Good morning, Readers!
Eloise is writing to you
from a rare Saturday morning.
The Lamp Posters had a late night
because Sam played in the Save An Eye Game.
Sam was honored to be a selected player.
The night was perfect for a June football game
on the Paul Weitz field at Harbor Creek High School.
The annual High School All-Star Game
known commonly as the City-County Game,
or in the past East-West Game,
is made up of
the County All-Stars
versus the Metro All-Stars.
Harbor Creek and a few other County teams
played on the Metro Team.
The game is the second oldest in the nation!
See the bottom of the blog for a Reading the Fine Print challenge!
How does Eloise know such a fact?
It's because I read the fine print!
Eloise is a program reader.
I read them cover to cover--every game,
every school play,
every event.
I love ways information is conveyed to people.
High School sports programs are my favorite reading material.
I would like to reinvent the Sports Programs for Harbor Creek
beginning in the fall,
and I'm looking for a few interested Questies to help me.
Sports programs typically have roster lists,
jersey numbers,
sometimes school records.
Tonight's program included player photos.
Page after page of tough looking boys--
....here's Sam...
the kid just can't look mean.
The attractive program opened with a letter from Bob Sensor, Jr,
President of the Erie Lions Club,
the organizers of Erie's cherished tradition.
The money helps preschoolers receive crucial free,
comprehensive vision screenings.
It is the necessary first step
when learning to read and write.
Also note that it makes the Envision Blind Sports Camp
happen at Penn State Behrend each year.
I am interested in learning more about this camp
and volunteering.
Another key point that my parents
and many of their octogenarian friends--
the Lions Club and the Sight Center
"can access safe, escorted rides
to critical eye care appointments
in Erie, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh."
The cause hits home for the Lamp Posters.
If you recall,
Two summers ago,
Grandma developed a hole in her eye
and needed surgery to restore her eyesight.
The procedure was not as difficult as the healing process.
My nibby mother had to keep her head facing down
for a week!
It was a very long week for all of us,
but we are happy to say she healed completely.
Eye problems develop with age,
and the support that comes from this event,
helps people that may not have the means to drive to and from
the many appointments eye care requires.
Consider supporting the Sight Center.
If you missed the game,
Erie Gives Day on August 12th is a great way to do that.
Thank you to all the sponsors.
My parents and sister were Sam's personal game sponsors.
Thank you to the many businesses and organizations
who placed a program ad.
Who reads those ads in programs?
I do!
I always try to support those businesses,
and when I'm there,
I mention the advertisement.
This former Yearbook Editor
appreciates that type of thing.
Heck,
I even placed an ad myself!
You can find lots of interesting things
if you read the fine print.
Info on the coaching staff,
rules of the game,
(we teachers like our clearly displayed rules)
The program had interesting information on
past players who went onto be selected for the NFL/AFL.
Game stats are always a fan favorite.
This 1987 game stat was among our favorite.
Mr. Lamp Post played in that game in 1987!
He had something to do with all of Eric Mikovich's passing yards.
Louie scored the winning touchdown in that game
giving the County a victory!
Natalie is wearing her Dad's game jersey
from 1987!
It's been hanging in our basement's Wall of Fame!
Father and Son
celebrated the Metro victory last night on our Home Field.
Sam wearing a red Metro Jersey
and Louie wearing his blue,
County Team hat from 1987.
It was great to see our guys play one more time
for such an important cause.
They were announced and ran through a giant pair
of eyeglasses to enter the field.
Eloise must admit,
that as thrilling as it was to Sam play
one more time,
I was nervous.
Eloise smiled with relief
when Sam announced upon his return home,
Mom, my football career is complete,
and I was never injured in a game
from Littler Gridders in second grade
through the Save an Eye.
And that, Dear Readers,
is all a Momma truly hopes for.
The numbers worked in our favor, too--
even though Natalie did NOT win the 50-50.
Louie played in 1987
and Sam played in the 87th annual game.
Cool!
Thanks to the Lions Club
and the wonderful banquet the day prior.
Here is a framed pic of Young Sam
wearing his Dad's jersey,
setting a goal for himself
to play in the game one day himself!
Check back next week
for a few upcoming summer events
at the Lamp Post!
We will have a Book Club date
and a new project for anyone who
enjoys yarn art--
crochet or knitting.
Grab a hook and or needles
and come to the Lamp Post
for our first Cro-slay event!
Ellen Louise and I aren't experts by any means,
but we can teach you the basics!
If you are an expert,
please come and show us your craft!
I also am kicking around the idea of starting a Walking Club.
If anyone is interested,
message me!
If the Erie Lions Club Save an Eye Game is the second oldest in the nation,
what is the oldest High School All-Star Game in the nation?
Eloise
