Saturday Night’s celebration at Riverside Lanes began with Gary Peacock emcee for the evening with his DJ service and trivia contests. Gary kept the dance floor filled to capacity throughout the evening with great tunes. At midnight the winners of the costume contest were announced. The winners were: first place, Kristen Perkins who was dressed as Pretty Woman Julia Roberts, received $75 and second place went to Kevin McCallister who dressed as KISS, received $50. A great time was had by all attending.

20 Main’s celebration began with great musical entertainment by Shameless Strangers. Ghosts and goblins enjoyed all the fun there throughout the night.

Sunday night the streets were filled with lots of little trick or treaters having the time of their life. Jersey section and Palmer Street were two of the busiest sections in town and all the kids went home with lots of goodies.     

The second Spectacular Spooktacular held at Hollywood Theatre and hosted by AuSable Forks Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) on Oct. 23 was a huge success and very well attended. Children and adults both enjoyed a great variety of family friendly movies, face-painting, by Andrea Hoffman of Peru, and balloon animals by Merriloons from AuSable Acres and treats were given to all attending.

Raffles were held with a variety of wonderful items generously donated by various business’s and individuals, and a big screen TV was also raffled. The PTO was very happy to have raised approximately $1,600 from the day’s activities that lasted from noon to11 p.m. The profit will be used to provide school supplies for each student for  the 2011-2012 academic year. 

Thanks to the generosity of those attending 20 bags of non-perishable food was donated to the town of Jay food shelf.  The PTO wishes to thank all who attended, donated to this event in any way and extends a big thank you to Sierra and Cory Hauf for once again holding this event at the theater. Plans will be under way soon to plan next year’s third annual Spooktacular.     

Welcome to our world Thomas Finn Simonds, son of  LDCR Heather Morrison and LCDR Peter Simonds of Alexandria, Va. Thomas arrived at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. on Oct. 23. Thomas joins his big brother Noah who cherishes this new addition to his family. Grandparents are Don and Connie Morrison of Jay and George and Helen Simonds of Woburn, Mass., great-grandparents are Maurice and Bobbie Southmayd of Jay. Best wishes to the Simonds and their new bouncing baby boy.     

Birthdays this week

Nov. 1: Jean E. Mousseau and Kathy Nixon were our “birthday girls” 

Nov. 2: Linda Fournier, Amanda Goff, Shane Douglas, and Monica Bola all celebrated  

Nov. 3: Logan Cushon celebrated  

Nov. 4: Jennifer Manning is our “birthday girl” 

Nov. 5: Joan Pray and Dee Seguin get best wishes  

Nov. 6: Amy Votraw and Christina Santini celebrate  

Nov. 7: Cedar Fitzsimmons and Hunter Bola get cake and candles    

Happy anniversary wishes to Louis and Charlene Garso who celebrated on Nov. 1.   

Special thoughts and prayers to dearly departed resident, Ronald Seguin on Nov. 2.     

My condolences to the family of Robert McDowell, 69, of Upper Jay who passed away at CVPH Medical Center on Oct. 22 with his loving family at his side. Bob was born in Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 6, 1940. A gathering to celebrate his life will take place prior to Bob’s 70th birthday on the first weekend in December with details to follow. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. RIP Bob     

My condolences to the family of Iola E. Douglas, 79, of AuSable Forks who passed away at CVPH Medical Center on Oct. 26. Iola was born in Lake Placid on June 22, 1931, daughter of Harold and Lena (Bruce) Southmayd. A memorial Mass was held on Nov. 3 at the Holy Name Church in AuSable Forks. Burial followed in the Holy Name Cemetery. RIP Iola.     

The 34th annual Riverside Handicap Bowling Tournament is underway and will continue through Nov. 21. This tournament is USBC certfied and estimated first place for Men’s division is $1,200 and for women’s  division is estimated $450. Shifts are Saturday Nov. 6,13 and 20 at 3 and 6 pm and Sunday, Nov. 7, 14, and 21 at 1 and 4 p.m. There are still lots of openings.  For more information or to reserve a lane call Manager John McDonald at 647-9905.     

The AuSable Valley High School Dance Club will perform at the Whiteface Grange Hall in Wilmington on Nov. 6 as a fundraiser for E.M. Cooper Memorial Public Library and the Dance Club. The Dance Club has nine members who have been selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Cotton Bowl and Capital One Bowl. Tickets are $3 children 12 and under and $5 for those 13 and older. For more information, contact Samantha Baer at 946-7701.    

The AuSable Forks Free Library will host a Bag Sale on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. tonoon. For $2 you may fill a bag with books, audiobooks, cds, dvds, videotapes and audiotapes.     

The AuSable Forks Fire Department will host its All You Can Eat Firehouse Big Breakfast on Nov. 7 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The menu includes french toast, pancakes ( reg. and blueberry ), sausage gravy and biscuits, white or wheat toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, and mixed fruit. Beverages: coffee, tea, orange juice, or milk. Adults $7, seniors $6, and children $5. Eat in or take out.     

A flu shot clinic will be held at the town of Jay Community Center on Nov. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m.  Bring your Medicaid or Medicare card with you and wear short sleeves. For more information, call 873-3500.     

Special thoughts and prayers for our area ill residents

Jeff Brown, Margaret Trumbull, Jean Pulsifer, Janet Bombard, Jimmy Bombard, Michaela Bushey, Bobbi Vincent, Amy Drake, Geno Potter, Doris Gordon, Rick Nolan, Christopher Goheens, Debbie Spooner, Luke Randy Garcia, and his big brother Carson, Peggy Sue Hart, Jari Snow-Thwaits,Francis Gero, Althea Miller, Frank Lovely, Joan Pray, Lynda Denton, Walt Dubay, Gabby Lincoln, Bob Rondeau, John Santor, Karen Baker, Cindy Thomas, Linda Gilbert, Ann Aubin, Pauline Dumas, Bev Devost, Marvin Hildreth, Evie Dockum, Allison Crahan, Carol (Bombard) Quigley, Laura (Joyal) Razzano, Rikki Kane, Joe Dubay Jr., Walt Fournier Sr., Martha Frenia, Terry Nollette, Colleen Otis-Whisher, Charlie Cornick and anyone I may have forgotten.     

Till next time have a great week and “happy reading.”