Vol. 10, Issue 7
DECEMBER 2013
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INDEX: Places To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Food & Shopping Guide . . . . . . 30 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Death Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Local Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Ginger Hill Grange Runs Benefit for Phillips Family By Paul Chasko
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nce again, the Ginger Hill Grange steps up to assist a family in need. Their most recent spaghetti dinner will benefit the Phillips family of Hazel Kirk, a small community in Carroll Twp. About a year ago David (Buddy) Phillips was involved in a very bad vehicle accident not too far from his home on Hazel Kirk Road. He suffered head and spinal injuries that have left him partially paralyzed and without speech. In fact his family calls him “the miracle,” as he was not expected to recover. When David does get up from bed, it’s for limited periods in his wheel chair, but he faces friends and visitors always with a smile on his face. His support group of family and friends is as strong as David’s determination. His mom has faith that he may be able to walk again someday with extensive rehabilitation. The accident has put a financial strain on the family. The medical bills plus the costs of converting their modest home to one that is now wheelchair-accessible with modified bathing facilities have been expensive. A much-needed handicapped van seems out of reach. The Ginger Hill Grange is doing their part with their fundraising efforts. This is the second spaghetti dinner they’ve hosted for David’s benefit. A benefit account has been set up at the First Federal Savings Bank in Monongahela. If able to donate, please contact the bank at 724-258-3200. Checks can be made payable to: The David Phillips Benefit Fund in care of: The First Federal Savings Bank, 235 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063
Pictured are (left to right): Cousin Colby Phillips, sister Kelly Phillips, David, and mom.