William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-03-01 / 3. szám
Branch 44 Akron, OH by Elizabeth Darago Thanks to all members who donated canned goods for the Holiday Baskets. I thought you would like to "meet" the recipients. Basket One went to a single mother who has a part-time job. She is in her mid-to-late 30's and has a 14-year-old autistic son. The son became ill in the fall of 2007 and spent 10 weeks in Akron Children's Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic. Currently, he is in rehab in Akron. During the time her son was in the hospital, our recipient was right there with him. She could not work. When given the William Penn Holiday Basket and Acme food gift cards, she broke down in tears. She thanks all who helped provide for her family. Basket Two went to a family with three children. The mother has a medical condition which creates excessive plaque in her blood. She suffered a stroke in the summer of 2007, which is when her condition was discovered. Her sister moved into the house to help care for the children. Just as it looked as if the sister would be able to move back to her own home and resume a more normal life, our recipient was hit by a second stroke. She remains in the hospital. Her sister remains with her children. Basket Three went to the Peace House, which provides food and shelter for new immigrants into the Akron community. It is operated by a Catholic lay sister. The Peace House is located in the downtown area of Akron. Three houses provide shelterone for women, one for men and one All articles and photos for the April 2008 issue of the William Penn Life are due in our office by March 10, 2008. Branch News for families. Each basket recipient received more than 54 cans and boxes of nonperishable foods donated by Branch 44 members during our Christmas brunch. Each also received gift cards to area grocery stores as well as money donated by the William Penn Home Office. Thanks to all members who participated. You did a world of good for people who really needed your help. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank St. Patrick's Day is on March 17. It is a day when everyone is Irish, and the wearing of green is appropriate. Here are some interesting St. Patrick's Day facts:- New York's St. Patrick's Day parade is the longest civilian parade in the world.- Chicago is famous for dying the Chicago River green on this day. This tradition began in 1962. Forty pounds of dye are used, and the effect lasts for several hours.- According to the United States Census Bureau, 34 million U.S. citizens claim Irish ancestry. Have an enjoyable day. Branch 800 sent a $500 donation to St. Dismas Parish at the prison in Huntingdon, Pa. This financial assistance is much needed and appreciated. It helps allow the prison's chaplain to continue his efforts to educate the prisoners about leading a spiritual life. Now, a special note to our branch members living in other states. Your branch officers hope you and your families are enjoying good health. You may have taken up residence far from central Pennsylvania, but you are not forgotten. You are remembered in our prayers and thought of often. The arrival of the spring season on March 20 is fast approaching. Soon, the trees and flowers will be proudly showing off their beauty as their buds begin bursting out. Even the animals in the woodlands will be happy because of the safety cover the foliage provides from predators. As the war on terrorism continues, we must also continue to pray for the safety of our men and women serving in the military. Your branch officers wish a blessed and happy Easter to all our members and their families. Call Bob Jones in Altoona at 814- 942-2661 for your life insurance and annuity needs. Remember, WPA annuities are available only to WPA life-benefit members. Please call Bob to learn more. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA __ by Noreen Fritz in Pittsburgh Easter and Spring = sunshine and flowers...finally Hooray! Students interested in applying for grants through the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation are reminded that now is the time to request an application. See inside the front cover of this issue for more information. Branch 8114 membership birthdays this month are: Roni Huefner, Doris Cherico, Kevin Rhoads, Ed and Mary Ann Groner, Amanda Beckwith, Nathan Beckwith, James Amato, Bridget Bagileo, William Schmader, John Gatesman, John Judy, Pete Chemicky, Lloyd Pontzer, Victor Cherico, William Hamacher, Patrick Aaron, Charles Gatesman, Marjorie Hargenrader, Maximilian Bagileo, Elizabeth Kindel and Vance Slike. Happy Birthday! Hope your birthday is filled with lots of cake and ice cream...mmmmmm! Do you own an old universal life insurance policy? Are you required to deposit more and more money into it? Are you tired of not having guarantees? This is a problem many people have. Call me for the solution. In addition, if you have questions on any life insurance policy, annuity, IRA or retirement plan, you may call me anytime at my direct business line in Pittsburgh at 412-821-1837. Or, you can write to me at P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-0060. My e-mail address is noreenbunny.fritz@verizon. net. 16 William Penn Life, March 2008
