William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-08-01 / 8. szám
Branch News Branch 8036 held a bake sale to raise funds for the family of Ligonier Township Police Lt. Eric Eslary (pictured above), who was killed in a car accident while on duty. His K-9 partner, Blek, survived the crash. August. Remember to watch out for those little ones who will be walking either to school or to their bus stop. August is also the month that college students start back. Best of luck to all of the recipients of a William Penn scholarship for a successful year. Once again, Branch 352 members planted flowers at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society on the North Side of Pittsburgh as part of the annual Join Hands Day event. The weather was overcast, but we all had a great time enjoying fraternalism at its finest. Remember to let me know if you participate in any type of charity event or volunteer anywhere so that we can report it in William Penn Life and can all applaud your willingness to give of yourself to help others. Happy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday this month! May you have many more, and may all of them be healthy. Our condolences to those who have lost a loved one. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time. If you have any questions or need assistance with any of your insurance needs, please contact me at 412-932-3170 or e-mail at dmckinsey@ hotmail.com. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Dave Greiner The dog days of August are upon us. It's hot, humid and just plain summerlike. We are getting ready for our annual summer picnic, which will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Highland Park starting at 6:00 p.m. It's not too late to make that last minute reservation. Please call Vince at 814-695-0213. This is a catered event featuring lots of great picnic favorites. All in attendance will go home with a prize. You can't beat those odds! Let's show our support of Branch 800 and enjoy an evening of relaxation and fraternalism. August is a month for all of us to enjoy outdoor activities. Locally, you can attend an Altoona Curve Double AA baseball game at a beautiful stadium. Or, you can travel to Pittsburgh's PNC Park to see the Pirates as they chase down a playoff berth. If you like amusement parks, we have two close by: Delgrosso's and Lakemont. The Pittsburgh area features Kennywood. Visiting any of these three parks would be a wonderful way to spend family time before getting your children ready for the new school year. We can't forget that Steelers training camp is in full swing with exhibition games starting soon. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the 38th General Convention, Oct. 10 to 12, in Washington, Pa. Our branch is enjoying a summer recess, but you can still call Bob Jones anytime for answers to your questions about WPA life insurance and annuities. Call Bob at 814-942- 2661. We wish nothing but the best to all members celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month. One final note: Let's not forget to take a moment to remember the feast of King St. Stephen of Hungary, who led his country to embrace the Christian faith. His feast can be celebrated twice: on Aug. 16 when the Catholic church celebrates his day; and on Aug. 20 when Hungarians celebrate St. Stephen's Day. Until next month, let's go Bucs! Branch 8036 Scottdale, PA by Jerry Hauser Branch 8036 held a "Bakeless Bake Sale" fundraiser in order to raise funds for the family of Lt. Eric Eslary. Lt. Eslary, a local police officer from Ligonier, Pa., was tragically killed in a car accident while on duty. He founded Ligonier's K-9 unit in 2000. His partner, Blek, was also injured in the crash but survived. Lt. Eslary, 40, was on routine patrol, when a van heading in the wrong direction slammed head-on into his patrol vehicle. He had served 17 years on the police force, and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to bow hunt and fish. This heartbreaking incident has left a great void in the lives of all who knew him. Our sympathies to his wife, six children, family and friends. We thank all contributors to our fundraising efforts. Because of you, we were able to donate $500 to this worthy cause. With limited resources, our branch can still make a difference, no matter how small, in the lives of those in need. All articles and photographs for the September issue of William Penn Life are due in our office by August 10*2015. William Penn Life 0 August 2015 0 23
