Progress News April 28 2015

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Knox Ambulance Company Inc.
to work with, it was the
only show in the area. They
did what they could. Then
Fred McIlhattan called Carol
& Russ one day, asked if he
could come by and talk. Fred
was a Clarion County Commissioner at that time and he
proposed a “how would you
like to start an ambulance service” idea to the Cataldos, and
the rest as they say is history.
Carol became the first president of the company, and
Russ was the first chief and
their only EMT. When I talked
with Russ & Carol they
stressed to me that MANY
good volunteers stepped up
at the time and helped with
this all. At first they operated
on CB radios out of their
kitchen, everyone had a CB
back then. They struggled
to find a place to park the
ambulance in the early
days, parking it in their back
yard much of the time, ‘till
Rimersburg United
Methodist Church
5th Annual
Car Cruise
The Rimersburg United
Methodist Church will sponsor its annual car cruise on
Saturday, May 9th at the
AJOR church located at 399 Main St.
Rimersburg. The cruise will
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those in the community
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who have needs such as
funeral expense, utility bills
or groceries.
Two door prizes will be
awarded to the registered car
owners. The cruise is held
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rain or shine. Call the church
Emlenton, PA
office at 473-6105 between 9
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Knox Borough Police
Chief, Jason Bowen, assisted by Emlenton Police,
made an arrest of a 47 year
old man from the Emlenton
area, for possession of stolen property on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
While examining the
crime scene, store owner,
Terry Kahle, a local Knox
retailer of heavy machinery
and power equipment, noticed a beer can that he preserved and reported to the
borough police. Local police
put the can of “Miller High
Life” into evidence. While
Knox Police Chief Bowen
was investigating the reported stolen goods, a local
woman reported seeing a
they moved up to the old
gas station at 342 Main
street. Russ credits Wes
Frye & Ted Tharan for removing all the car lifts and
cementing the floors in this
old gas station (no compensation) so they could park
the ambulances in there.
People stepped up and gave
a hand. Fred McIlhattan
helped them get grant monies to purchase the first ambulance. It was a community effort, all volunteers
serving in many different capacities. The cost of the first
tractor being driven on Rt.
208 late Saturday night,
April 18, 2015, which she
had to pass heading toward
Emlenton from Knox. Chief
Bowen then traveled along
route 208 with Emlenton
Patrolman, Cody Webster
and Chief Dan Siegel, and
noticed another “Miller
High Life” beer can that was
lying on the side of the road.
They retrieved the can noticing that the born-on date
was the same, so they entered it into evidence, and
proceeded along state route
208. They spotted yet another can of “Miller High
Life”, picked up that can as
well and continued on.
They retrieved a third and
Easter Meals Provided
Community Action, Inc. announced 187 families comprised
of 374 Clarion County residents gave thanks for their Easter
meals made possible by the generosity of Friends for Food
and local donors, including members of the Clarion Chamber
of Business & Industry (Food Stock), Immaculate Conception Church, First United Methodist Church, and many caring
individuals. Families received a food gift certificate or ham
and potatoes. For more information about Community Action, Inc. or to learn how you can help your neighbors, please
contact Susan K. Fusco, Community Services Director, at 814Continued on A-2 938-3302, extension 219.
fourth can of beer as well
that led them to within 100
yards of the stolen property.
They received permission
to enter the property and
questioned the owners
about the brand of beer and
yes indeed, the home owner
was a “Miller High Life” beer
drinker. Terry Kahle was
then called and he was able
to verify the stolen $15,000
tractor along with a host of
other machinery and power
equipment that was stolen
from his business within
the last year or so.
The Clarion State Police
were called along with the
PA State Auto Theft Task
Force. Together, with the
Knox and Emlenton Police,
charges will be filed. Knox
police have already filed
charges against the 47 year
old along with a co-conspirator; with Magisterial
District Judge Amy Turk,
Clarion County 18-3-03.
The Kahle’s expressed
their gratitude toward the
Knox and Emlenton Police
Departments along with the
PA State Police for the recovery of their property.
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Knox Mayor’s Report
For April of 2015, lets
swing the spotlight over to
342 Main Street, home of
the KNOX AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE COMPANY INC.
Often taken for granted,
the Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance Company provides a
vital service to our community. They have been there for
us 24/7/365 providing response to emergency calls for
years now in time sensitive
critical situations. NEVER has
it been said: “Lets have dinner,
then
we’ll
call
the
Ambulance”......Think about it
folks, you KNOW when you
are calling for an ambulance,
you want these people showing up ASAP. We have come
to trust these professional
highly trained people who
have a great legacy in our
area. They have “been there
and done that” for years now
and will continue doing the
same. Knox (and the surrounding areas) are fortunate
we have this vital company in
our community.
HISTORY.......... The Knox
Area Volunteer Ambulance
Company began operations
in Knox in 1978 over at 415
East Penn Avenue. They began working out the garage
there at Russ & Carol
Cataldo’s home. Russ had
been working with Bill
Rupert, Sr. for some time,
responding to emergency
calls with Bill and his (Funeral Home) “Flower Car”
which was nothing more
than a mid 70’s Chevy Suburban that had attachments
for a cart. Russ fondly remembers those days, he
tells me Bill was a good guy
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DOUBLE
DRIVEL
With Dick and Mike
Dick’s Thoughts - Congratulations to Coach Emily
Marron and Central Florida women’s golf team for capturing their first American Athletic Conference Championship. The Knights currently are ranked #26 in the
country with their next action coming at the NCAA regional tournament May 7–9.
The good news for the Pirates is that they are 5-1 against
the Brewers. The bad news is they don’t play the Brew
Crew again ‘till June.
Clint Hurdle doesn’t seem too worried about the drop in
speed of Mark Melancon’s fastball. The other night former
Bucco first baseman Ike Davis came into a game and
pitched the 9th inning of a blowout. Davis’ fastball topped
out at only 1.06 mph slower than what Melancon has
been serving up.
The new baseball commissioner has given the OK for
Pete Rose to participate in this year’s All Star game festivities. Hopefully this is the first step of getting Pete in the
Hall of Fame.
Former Bucco Gaby Sanchez is hitting .158 in Japan
this season.
The NFL draft is this week. With the Steelers losing both
Troy Polomalu and Ike Taylor you would think they have
to take a defensive back in the first round. I think they do
and don’t be surprised if their pick is cornerback Byron
Jones out of Connecticut. Jones is known to be a workout
wonder let’s just hope he can cover a good wide receiver.
The NFL schedule makers did the Steelers no favor in
setting up opponents for this year. After the Patriots
opener the Black and Gold get the 49ers, Rams, Ravens,
Chargers, Cardinals, Chiefs, and Bengals. Remember also
the Steelers will be without the services of LeVeon Bell for
the first 3 games due to his DUI suspension.
The Cavs-Bulls matchup should be tremendous.
Carl Murdick recently announced this will be his last
season racing at Lernerville Speedway. Carl is 77 years
old and this is his 57th season of driving a race car.
Thought of the week: Stars can’t shine without darkness.
Front Row: (Left to Right) E. Wetzel, A. Forsythe, O.
Boocks, K. Eaton, M. Dittman. 2nd Row: K. Merwin, C.
Hillwig, J. Rottman, E. Klingler, A. Perotti, K. King. 3rd
Row: C. Dittman, S. Schmidt, K. Terwilliger, S. Collins, B.
Brison, H. Farrington. 4th Row: A. Stewart, A. McCall,
C. Wyman, M. Page, A. Lewis.
Into The
Outdoors
By Chris Henderson
Well, another opening day of trout season has come and
gone. For me, it was not a very good experience. I was just
getting over pneumonia, and should probably have stayed
home. In a short time, I was leaning against a bridge, or
sitting along the bank, totally exhausted. Even worse, my
doctor says that I could be like this for a month or more,
especially due to my age. I can tell that I am getting stronger,
but I am still far from 100 percent.
Being an old guy with pneumonia gives you a lot of time to
read and to think. One of the things I have been thinking
about is the mentored youth fishing program. Under this
scheme, a kid, along with an adult mentor is allowed to fish in
trout streams before the opening of the season. The stated
purpose is to allow the kid a chance to fish free from the
maddening crowdedness of opening day. In itself, that is a
good idea. The problem is with the so-called mentors. Why
should they be allowed to keep two fish? They are there just
to help the kids, right? When my son was little, I didn’t expect
some sort of reward for taking him fishing, and I did not even
have the option of taking him fishing out of season. Recently,
I read a letter to the editor in an outdoor publication in which
the writer stated that he observed a so-called mentor fishing
while the little kid played along the bank. It’s time to get real.
These mentors should not even be allowed to bring their own
rod and reel. If they are caught fishing at all, they should be
ticketed.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I know that there are a lot of
mentors who genuinely want to introduce kids to fishing.
The question is whether or not a special program is needed.
There are countless panfish opportunities available for little
kids.
When my son was little, he expressed an interest in fishing.
I bought him a little lifejacket and took him out in my boat. I
realized that at the age of six, he was too little to fish along a
brushy trout stream. Nevertheless, he developed an interest
in fishing which he holds to this day. He had no special privileges. He had no special programs.
Then we have the mentored program when it comes to
hunting. In my opinion, this is even more ridiculous than the
mentored fishing programs. The same letter to which I referred earlier stated, sarcastically, that we’ll soon see deputy
game wardens handing out hunting permits in maternity
wards. Now, I do not consider myself a stupid man. Therefore, I am very skeptical about the notion of a pre kindergarten kid shooting a deer. One cannot help but wonder if some
so-called mentors see the program as a means to hunt free
from antler restrictions, etc. And that’s just in regards to deer.
The small game program is also ripe for abuse. Whatever
happened to waiting until you are old enough to do something ? Recently, the Game Commission, in their brilliance,
decided that if you were going to mentor a kid younger than
seven, you had to give him or her one of your deer tags. So
what? This program is a classic example of a noble idea gone
horribly awry. It has turned into nothing more than a desperate attempt to secure license sales.
On another front, the recent attempt by the government to
ban certain types of ammo should be a wake up call to all of
us who value our Second Amendment rights. The antis may
be a bit dormant, but they have not gone away.
The A-C Valley 7th & 8th grade girls' volleyball teams
completed their 2015 season on Thursday, April 23.
Coach Samantha Kerlin and Coach Doug Knox taught
these girls the basics of the game; fundamental skills such
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September of 1985, she also is a Paramedic / EMT working out of the station daily. Donna puts in a lot of hours
there supported by a board of directors (12 total) with Bill
Henry – President, Nancy Reed - VP, Fran Taylor – Treasurer, and Donna Schreffler – Secretary. Other board
members include residents from the areas they serve,
Jack Schmader, Gerald McCall, Joanne Brothers, Lisa
Renfrew, Kevin Ashbaugh, Ed Britton, Diane Lewis, and
Wendy Smith.
The KAVAC is presently owned by the citizens of Knox
Borough, Beaver Township, Salem Township & Ashland
Township. The company relies on monies donated from
the areas they serve. Medicare & other compensation
from insurance does NOT cover the costs of the emergency calls, nor does it pay for new equipment. Presently
the company has been in a fund raising effort to purchase
a new ambulance and other state required equipment to
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keep the station updated. Next month they will be sending out the annual membership renewals. They have only
Thursday, May 7, 2015
been getting back less than one third of the 3000 mailings
they send out annually. We should all try and get the
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
annual dues paid this year.
This is a fantastic company providing services vital to
W. Sunbury Vol. Fire Dept.
our area. They have “had our backs” for years now providing life-saving efforts for many in our community, and
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will continue to do so. We need to “have their backs”
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now with support for their operation. Annual membership dues are vital for their operation. Lets all get those
returned this year!
I say THANKS from the entire community to the “Knox
Area Volunteer Ambulance Company” And THANKS to all
those great volunteers who stepped forward in those
early days.....We are blessed to have them in our commu111 Main St.,West Sunbury, PA
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Each of You Is A Hero To Someone
Jerry Costello for The Christophers
The note came straight from the heart.
It came after 30 years or so, but no question about it: the
note came straight from the heart. “You were my hero,” it
said, and the once-young woman who wrote it is now in her
middle years. It made you wonder what the man had done,
the man who inspired those words.
Actually he was a priest, and he was simply doing his job. An
important job, as it turns out: At the time Father Joe Breighner
did a nationally syndicated radio program called the Country
Road, and station WPOC carried it locally in Baltimore. That’s
where the writer of the note “found” Father Joe all those years
ago. He recalled the incident recently in his column, “Wit and
Wisdom,” in the Catholic Review, newspaper of the Baltimore Archdiocese.
The column was about the importance of gratitude, and
Father Joe quoted from the writer’s note to help drive home a
point:
“Still after all these years, I have the cassette tapes from
running your show back in the 1980s. I can honestly tell you
that I would not be writing this card had you not been in my
life to help me through my teenage years. My heart has always
had love and gratitude for you in my life. You were my hero
and through you I understood faith and love.”
The priest hastened to explain that he was quoting from the
note not to point at himself, but instead to point at his readers.
He went on to explain:
“Each of you reading this column is a hero to someone,
perhaps to many someones. As parents and grandparents, as
aunts and uncles, as brothers and sisters, as teachers and helpers, you have impacted others in ways you may never know
this side of heaven…a thank-you has power that we never
know.”
Proving his point, Father Joe referred to a second note he
had received at roughly the same time, and like the first it
mentioned an incident that had happened long, long ago.
Stationed then at a parish, he found his regular parking space
blocked and pulled into another, quite a distance away.
Then, walking to the church, he explained, “I met a wonderful young woman who needed to talk. She had just lost a
baby, and was in deep grief. In those few moments together I
was able to be of help to her. She never forgot it.” And, as you
may have guessed by now, it was that woman who wrote him
that note.
When we do touch someone else’s life as Father Breighner
did on those two occasions, it’s really God who is at work
through us. “I wasn’t aware that I was anyone’s hero, as in the
first note,” he said. “I wasn’t aware that someone needed to
talk at the precise moment that I parked in a different place.”
He added:
“God is living in us and through us at every moment, and all
we have to do is to surrender to God.”
Now couldn’t that incident that inspired the second note be
explained away by chance; couldn’t that regular parking spot
that was already taken be a matter of coincidence?
Father Joe had the answer for that one, too. Coincidence, he
said, happens when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Darned if that doesn’t make sense too.
For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, ANGELS:
MESSENGERS FROM GOD, write: The Christophers, 5
Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004; or e-mail:
mail@christophers.org
Views on
Dental Health
Dr. Domenick DeFRANCISIS
Why Fill A BabyTooth?
When your dentist presents a plan to restore your
child's mouth which has
been injured by cavities,
your reaction may be; why
shouldn't I just wait and let
nature replace these teeth?
Here are a few facts concerning the absolute necessity of taking care of a maturing mouth if we expect
the adult mouth to be
healthy:
(1) Cavities change the
baby tooth size — causing
permanents to come in
crowded and irregular. (2)
Untreated decay causes infection (and pain), which
can alter the formation of
the new teeth, cause systemic problems and adversely affect, mouth odor
and appearance.
Erupting
permanent
teeth are in the mouth up
to six years before all the
baby teeth are lost, soaking
in bacteria laden saliva
from any decayed baby
teeth. This causes the permanent teeth to decay also,
and affects the enamel
quality, strength, position
and appearance of the new
teeth. The care of baby
teeth can help insure a
healthy adult mouth and
eliminate problems before
they develop.
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“Meet Your Candidate Forum”
Allegheny Riverstone Center For The Arts
Welcomes Cabaret Singer
Extraordinaire
One of the preeminent
singers in the Pittsburgh jazz
and cabaret scene, Judi Figel
will share her extraordinary
voice
–
backed
by
superb musicians in her Jazz
Trio – to create an unforgettable evening of cabaret singing and dance music
in Lincoln Hall’s romantic
nightclub environment.
Known for her vocal technique and musicianship,
which take audiences on a
ride from the blues and jazz
standards to musical theater
and rock, Judi’s singing will
charm, soothe and rock your
soul. As has been said of Judi’s
artistry, “This singer has the
pipes!” For this intimate
evening at Lincoln Hall, her
trio will feature
David Crisci on piano,
Robbie Klein, sax and flute
and Tod Treganowan on
drumkit.
At home in front of an eighteen-piece band or at the piano, Judi’s singing is tasty, artistic, powerful and soulful.
You will not want to miss this
opportunity to hear Judi right
here in the Allegheny River
Valley in a romantic, candle lit
night of cabaret and dancing
in Lincoln Hall. Wine and
cheese are offered. To reserve a table or tickets for this
limited seating evening, call
724 659-3153. Adults $25,
ARCA Members $20
Judi Figel is a celebrated
singer in the jazz scene and
musical nightlife in the Pittsburgh area. A dynamite
singer and great pianist, Judi
performs a wide variety of
music styles. Her repertoire
includes pop, jazz, country,
light rock, Broadway and
standards. Her fun-loving personality along with strong vocals will surely captivate and
delight!
Moving gracefully from
performing as a solo singer/
pianist to fronting a big band,
Judi has performed with her
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countless public venues in the
Pittsburgh area and at private
venues with the dance
band “Starfire” for many
years. She has been the
warm-up act at the Post-Gazette Pavilion and the
Chevrolet Amphitheater for
Bobby Vinton, John Fogerty,
John Cougar Mellencamp,
Earth, Wind and Fire, Chicago
and Steely Dan.
A featured vocalist with the
Trinity Jazz Orchestra big
band, Judi has performed at
the Pittsburgh Three Rivers
Regatta and the Byham Theater. She is a much sought
after soloist for wedding ceremonies and receptions in
and around the Pittsburgh
area since 1980. Ms. Figel has
recorded as a vocalist on several local artists’ albums and
has done commercial spots.
She is currently in production
on her own solo CD project.
Originally from the West
Mifflin area, Judi now resides
in Monroeville. She earned a
Bachelor of Music degree at
Oberlin College as a piano
major/voice minor specializing in Music Education and a
Master of Music Education at
Duquesne University. Judi is a
retired music instructor from
the Plum Borough School
District.
Make your plans now for a
night on the town brought to
you by the Allegheny
RiverStone Center for the
Arts, the cultural jewel of the
region!
Scrubgrass Grange will be hosting a “Meet Your Candidate” public
forum on Thursday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. The forum will be held at
Scrubgrass Grange on Route 208, three miles east of Clintonville in
the village of Lisbon. (5104 Emlenton Clintonville Rd., Emlenton,
PA)
Venango County political office candidates have been invited to
participate in the forum. Commissioner candidates and Row Office
candidates have been invited to participate. Time will be allotted for
each Commissioner candidate to present his or her platform. All
other candidates will be introduced and permitted to give brief remarks. A short question and answer period will follow.
The public is invited to come and meet your candidates so you can
make an informed voting decision. You will also provide the candidates the opportunity to learn about you, the constituent, on a personal basis.
Monsanto representative Steve Slick presented the
check to the Salvation Army, who was selected by
Smith Incredible Farms.
TED THARAN
Butler Farmer Directs
Funds to Salvation Army
BUTLER, Penn.– The Salvation Army has received a
$2,500 donation from Butler County farmer Nancy
Smith and America’s Farmers Grow Communities,
sponsored by the Monsanto
Fund. The donation will
help the organization purchase supplies to support
their soup kitchen, which
serves 500 people a week.
“Funding like this keeps
us going,” said Administrative Assistant Amy Tebay.
“If it isn’t money, food and
time donations are extremely helpful. We cannot
thank our community
enough.”
For five years, America’s
Farmers Grow Communities has collaborated with
farmers to donate over
$16.5 million to over 7,300
community organizations
across rural America. This
year winning farmers will
direct another $3.3 million
to nonprofits to help fight
rural hunger, purchase life
saving fire and EMS equipment, support ag youth
leadership programs, buy
much needed classroom resources, and so much more.
America’s Farmers Grow
Communities is part of the
America’s Farmers initia-
tive. Since 2010, the
America’s Farmers campaign and programs have
advocated on behalf of farmers and their efforts to meet
society’s needs through agriculture. Today, consumers
are more interested than
ever in agriculture and how
food is grown. Consider
joining the conversation
and helping to raise awareness about agriculture.
Learn
more
at
FoodDialogues.com.
About America’s Farmers
The America’s Farmers
initiative celebrates U.S.
farmers and highlights the
importance of agriculture
through communications
and community outreach
programs. To learn more,
visit America’s Farmers at
www.americasfarmers
.com.
About the Monsanto Fund
The Monsanto Fund, the
philanthropic arm of the
Monsanto Company, is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the
farm communities where
farmers and Monsanto
Company employees live
and work. Visit the
Monsanto
Fund
at
www.monsanto fund.org.
For Clarion County
Commisoner
I am seeking the office of Commissioner of Clarion
County for the sole purpose of making Clarion County
a more prosperous place for its residents to live and
business to exist. I am funding my own campaign so l
will owe no political favors. At 60 years of age, I am
not climbing the ladder to seek a higher office, nor
am l seeking power or fame, they mean nothing. I do
not have a hidden agenda or an ax to grind. My desire
is to have our government function within its means
so our children and grandchildren have a future here
in this county.
What Clarion County currently faces is not a
democrat or republican issue, it is a genuine concern
of its citizens. We do not need an annex, we do not
need to tax our citizens any more; we do not need
more debt that must be paid back by residents in
future years; we do not need larger government; and
we do not need more regulations that stymie growth
and business.
What we do need is a business friendly
environment so business and industry can be
prosperous and create good, permanent, family
sustaining jobs. We need a drug free and educated
work force to hold these jobs.
If you have these same values and hold these same
visions for Clarion County as l do, then your choice is
perfectly clear . . . vote for me, Ted Tharan, on May
19th.
Vote May 19th
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Jarrod Ellenberger
Recieves Award at Y.S.U.
Announcing a $50,000 gift for the new Clarion County
YMCA from the Clarion Rotary Club are YMCA Director
Jesse Kelley, YMCA Campaign Co-Chairs Al Lander and
Milissa Bauer, and Rotarians Casey O’Toole, Scott Hauser,
and Mike Patton.
Clarion Rotary Donates $50,000
Towards Clarion County YMCA
CLARION-The Clarion
Rotary Club thinks the
people of Clarion County
deserve a new YMCA and
recently announced a
$50,000 gift to the campaign to build a new
Clarion County YMCA.
Rotary is the second major community grant to
pledge $50,000 in the last
week, following the lead
of the Clarion American
Legion.
“The folks in Clarion
County deserve a full service YMCA,” said Rotary
President Casey O’Toole.
“Rotarians believe in pro-
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moting goodwill and fellowship within the communities we serve and
that parallels the YMCA’s
mission in promoting a
healthier mind, body and
spirit for all residents in
the
communities
in
which they serve. It’s
more than physical fitness. It’s about developing sportsmanship, fundamentals and character in
our children. As president of Clarion Rotary, I’m
proud that our Club
stepped up to support the
YMCA in the amount of
$50,000. As I said, this
community deserves it.”
The campaign’s silent
phase has already raised
$5.4 million (almost 70
percent) from lead gifts
and commitments by a
small group of key individuals, including more
than $600,000 in pledges
from the local YMCA
Board. A community campaign for the remaining
$2.7 million is now being
launched.
Contributions also include pledges over three
to five years.
The $8.1 million full-service
Clarion
County
YMCA will be located near
Exit 62 of I-80 and the
Clarion Oaks Golf Course.
For more information
contact Campaign Communications Coordinator
Cindy Nave at 814-2269722.
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FOR THE PROGRESS NEWS
Rose Marie Dehner Studio
to Hold Piano Recital
Piano students from Rose Marie Dehner Studio in Knox will
perform solos in a recital on May 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church , Twin Church Road, Knox, PA. The
event is free and open to the public.
Movie selections from Frozen, Lego, and Wizard of Oz will
be played along with hymn tune arrangements, American
Folk and patriotic songs, and classical music.
Students who participated in studio events during the 20142015 year are: Kayla Aaron, Clara Beck, Eva Beck, Abigail
Best, Ava Best, Jenna Bruce, Kristina Buchwitz, Sarah
Buchwitz, Mason Burr, Ben and Owen Campbell.
Also participating: Abigail Gatesman, Taylor Gatesman,
Jonah Glass, Quinten Graham, Brady Guth, Kaitlyn Guth,
Calista Hannold, Kaden Kocjancic, Claire Kriebel, Monica
Linemank, Robert Lipnichan, Drew Martz, Gabe Martz, Morgan Minich and Grace Ochs.
Others include: Katelynne Ochs, Sarah Schettler, Maddie
Schill, Lydia Seaton, Lilly Shumaker, Brynn Siegel, Gwen Siegel,
Rowan Siegel, Emily Slaughenhaupt and Sarah Zona.
2015 CGT Greenways Awards
This region is known far
and wide for our outdoor recreation and trail systems. The
multi-use trail, most call it the
bike trail, is actually several
trails linked into a regional
system and open to biking,
hiking, horseback riding and
all two legged and four
legged powered movement.
There are also individual trails
as well as the parks and waterways attracting visitors
and making this a great place
to live. “The trails are free to
use but certainly are not free
or easy to build, operate and
maintain,” said Debra
Frawley, Greenways Coordinator.
The Council on Greenways
& Trails (CGT) would like to
recognize those in the region
that are realizing the value of
our natural and outdoor recreational resources and
partnering to protect and/or
develop those resources for
the benefit of our citizens and
visitors and increase the economic impact that they bring.
“Many of these are volunteers
that devote time, talent and
resources because they love it
so much. The impact they are
creating for this region is tremendous.”
This year the Council on
Greenways & Trails will be
presenting three awards.
Nominations will be accepted
through May 25. Contact
Debra Frawley or visit
www.nwpagreenways.org
for a nomination form.
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complish, whether it is in the
classroom, elsewhere on
campus or serving our community,”
said
Amy
Cossentino, assistant director
in the YSU Honors College.
“We are so pleased to offer
this ceremony as a means of
publicly recognizing all that
these students do.”
The Honors Program at
YSU began in 1977 and transformed into the Honors College in December 2014.
Membership in the Honors
College demonstrates a commitment to academic and
professional preparation focused on Engagement, Interdisciplinary Perspectives,
Leadership, Research and
Scholarship, and Global Citizenship. Upon completion of
the program requirements,
students are recognized with
the Honors diploma and a
special notation on their transcript.
Sawmill Center For The
Arts Hires New Leader
Cooksburg, Pa — The Sawmill Center for the Arts at
Cook Forest is pleased to announce a new addition to its
staff. Mr. Brian Hand has been
hired to serve as Executive
Director of the Sawmill. Arts
Center which includes; the
Verna Leith Theater and the
Sawmill Craft Market. Mr.
Hand will replace Cindy Ban
who retired at the end of last
season.
Mr. Hand is native of
DuBois who recently returned to the area after a wide
ranging professional career.
He brings extensive nonproût, fundraising and community theater experience to
the helm of the Sawmill. His
prior professional experience
includes positions at the University of Pennsylvania, the
Fund for Johns Hopkins
Medicine and Penn State’s College of Medicine. His community theater experience includes involvement with theater groups in} DuBois,
Clearûeld, Harrisburg and
Dover, Delaware. He is cur-
rently a member of the Cultural Resources, Inc. / Reitz
Theater board of directors in
DuBois.”We are delighted to
have Brian onboard at the
Sawmill,” said Joanne Vavrek,
president of the Sawmill
board. “His experience and
dedication to our mission is
exactly what we need at this
time of transition.”
For his part, Mr. Hand
seems equally excited... “It is
almost impossible to accurately express how pleased I
am to be able to use my professional expertise for my personal passion, theater and the
arts.”The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts is a
non-proût dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional arts and crafts through
classes, festivals and theatrical
productions. The Sawmill
houses the 180 seat Verna
Leith Theater and the 100+
vendor Sawmill Craft Market.
For more information visit
their
website
at:
www.sawmill.org.
The James E. Holden
Greenways Volunteer of the
Year Award is for having provided significant uncompensated hours and expertise. It
is named in honor of Jim
Holden, well known trail
champion in the region.
The
Thomas
Allen
Greenways Partner of the
Year is for having donated
support, resources, items,
and/or expertise. This year,
this award will be re-named
in honor of Tom Allen former
Director of the Franklin Industrial and Commercial Development Authority and a
tremendous supporter of the
CGT efforts.
The Greenways Neighbor
of the Year is for involvement
and assistance by a property
owner adjacent to a
greenway or trail segment.
Sponsorships are invited
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and has a direct economic
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May 1 - Open Mic Night at 5pm
local businesses. Help us to
May 2 - Max Schang & Rae Hanna
thank and honor those indiMay 3 - Acoustic Highway
viduals, groups and municiMay 9 - Angel Blue Band
May
palities that create and mainMay 10 - Don Schiebel
Weekend
tain these assets in our backMay 16 - Tyler Jenkins Trio
Entertainment
yard.
Schedule
May 17 - Terry Dach
Contact Debra Frawley,
On The Patio
May 23 - James Willaman
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May 24 - Gashouse Annie
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May 30 - Jam Band Jami
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YOUNGSTOWN, OH Jarrod Ellenberger of Karns
City, Pa., received the Freshman Certificate award at the
first Youngstown State University Honors College Recognition Ceremony this
spring. Ellenberger is majoring in Mechanical Engineering
at YSU.
More than 300 students,
faculty and alumni were recognized. The event celebrated students and mentors
for their accomplishments in
Honors at the university.
Those completing their first
year in the Honors College received a certificate of membership. Students completing
12 hours of honors credit received a pin. Graduating seniors earned a medallion
from the dean of their respective college.
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Meet the Artist Reception:
Sunday, April 26, 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Gallery Hours: Friday 2:00 to 6:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM,
Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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7th Annual Foxburg Nature Festival
Set For May 16th and 17th
FOXBURG-The seventh Annual Foxburg Nature Festival
will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, and feature a
full schedule of bird walks,
lectures, nature hikes, exhibits, a fishing tournament, a 5K
walk/run, and a canoe/Kayak
poker run.
The event is presented by
the Allegheny Clarion Valley
Development Corporation
Inc., in partnership with the
Foxburg Team, a group of
local businesses and nonprofit organizations serving
the area.
Three new events will be
held during the festival, including a fishing tournament
along the Allegheny River between Emlenton Foxburg and
Parker, May 16 & finish Sunday May 17 at 8:00 AM with
weigh-in. A canoe/kayak
poker run will be held Sunday, May 17 from Emlenton
to Parker on the Allegheny.
Registration is at 10:30 a.m.
at Otto’s Tavern. ($20 fee to
participate.)
Also new this year is a twoday open house at the
Foxburg Country Club with a
putting contest all day on Saturday.
And don’t miss the “Butterfly Tent” May 16th on Main
Street, it’s also a first for this
year’s festival.
Saturday concentrates on
popular nature activities,
starting with Birds and Brew,
a guided 2.5-mile hike from
RiverStone Farm to the
Clarion and Allegheny River
Valleys from 7:30 to 10:30
a.m. ($10 fee.)
A pancake breakfast will be
available from 8 a.m. to noon
at the Allegheny Grill.
A free Falconry Demonstration will be held from 11 a.m.
to noon at Lincoln Hall.
The annual Nature Tour
and Butterfly Release takes
place form 12:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Riverstone Farm
where participants can explore the plant life around the
grounds of the fabled
RiverStone Mansion led by local experts. ($5 fee.)
Herb Hike follows from
The Great Blue Heron
Blue Footed Booby
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Mineral
Springs in Emlenton. The
hike includes looking for illusive salamander hiding the
lush and beautiful hemlock
ravine. Renowned Herpetologist Dr. Kurt Register will
serve as guide. Free.
Pontoon float trips start at
1 p.m. The one-hour, nature
watching pontoon boat rides
and will focus on birds and
aquatic life along the Allegheny River, weather permitting. ($10 fee.)
Downtown Foxburg becomes the scene of a bonfire
and hot dog roast from 430
to 5:30 PM. (Free.)
Jeffrey Hall will give a lecture and slide show on the
Galapagos Islands at Lincoln
Hall. The 7 to 8:30 p.m. event
will include a catered meal.
He has given over 100 programs for birdie, nature, and
photography groups, and is
an instructor at the Institute
for learning in retirement at
slippery rock University. He
is a retired biology teacher
and lives in Franklin. (Adults,
$15; Children under 12, $5.)
An Own Prowl and hay
rides close the busy day of activities from 9 to 11 PM. Ride
through the Riverstone
woodlands and gates open at
8:30 p.m. ($5 fee.)
The “Take Flight 5K race
run/walk will be held Sunday,
May 17, with registration
starting at 9 AM followed by
the race start at 10 AM. Registration fee is $25 and pre-registration is $20. Pre-register
at www.simely miles.com.
A Chinese auction of birdhouses painted by A-C Valley
School District students will
be held May 17 following the
5K run/walk. The birdhouses
are on display at the Foxburg
pizza. You can vote for your
favorite birdhouse on line at
the Foxburg Hotel Facebook
page.
A vendors and exhibits tent
is also scheduled for Foxburg
and includes a new Butterfly
Tent.
More information is available
at
http://
foxburginn.wix.com/
naturefest2015 or http://
www.foxburginn.com. Online registration for events is
also available at goo.gl/
paHKPn. Registration can
also be made at the Foxburg
Hotel by calling 724-6593116 or tickets can be purchased at the information tent
downtown if the event is not
sold out.
The 2015 Foxburg nature
festival partners include the
Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
Visitors Bureau Clarion
County Hotel Tax Project
Committees, Farmers National bank, Central Electric
Cooperative, the Emlenton
Travel Center, H.B. Beels &
Son Inc., Knox Country Farm
Supply, and Swartfager
Welding, Inc.
Net proceeds will benefit
the following community activities: Foxburg Free Library,
Boys & Girls Club Along the
Allegheny, Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, A-C
Valley School District Scholarship Fund, Emlenton VFD,
Parker City VFD, St. Petersburg VFD, and the Allegheny
RiverStone Center for the
Arts.
Spring In
The Barn
The Red Barn is decorated
endorss Specialties
withover 70 Vendor
Weekend 1: May 1, 2, 3
Weekend 2: May 8, 9, 10
(Fri. - 12-8, Sat., & Sun., 10-5)
(Fri. - 12-8, Sat., & Sun., 10-5)
Country & Primitive Wood Products • Antiques • Candles
Furniture & Accessories • Quilt and Quilted Items • Rugs
Piks, Rusty Star, Fower & Berry Garland • Hanging Baskets
Americana • Dried Floral & Wreaths • Wrought Iron Items
Framed Art • Handspun Crafts • Crocks • Jewelry • Pottery
Deck, Porch and Patio Decorations • Hand Painted Items
Soaps • Jellies • Baked Goods • Gift Certificates and more!
For More Info. Call Julie Fiscus at 724-664-0077 • Free Parking & Admission
Cash or Checks only Please.
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The 2015 inductees to the Keystone High School chapter of the National Honor Society
are pictured in the above photo. The induction ceremony was held at the high school on
April 16, 2015.
Local Projects Receive
$12 Million in PENNVEST Funding
Knox Borough will receive
nearly $8 million in funding
from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to
Representative
Donna
Oberlander and Senator Scott
Hutchinson.
The borough was awarded
a $7,891,800 grant for its
sewage treatment plant
project. The work will replace the existing 260,000
gallon-per-day plant with a
502,000 gallon-per-day facility. The project is expected to
begin in September and last
about one year.
“This is certainly welcome
news for the Knox community,” said Representative
Oberlander, who serves on
the PENNVEST Board. “The
existing wastewater treatment plant was built in the
1930s and last updated more
than 40 years ago. It is seriously outdated and overloaded. I was pleased to support this application when it
came before the board for
consideration.”
“The new plant will improve the quality of life for the
community and curb the contamination from the current
system that is affecting Canoe
Creek,”
said
Senator
Hutchinson. “In addition, this
grant will substantially ease
the financial burden that
would have otherwise fallen
solely upon ratepayers.”
PENNVEST also awarded a
$2,835,596 grant and
$1,184,254 low-interest loan
to the Hawthorn Redbank
Redbank Municipal Authority
for a major waterline replacement project. The work,
which is expected to run
from September to April
2016, involves replacing
44,900 feet of waterlines, 345
service connections, water
meters, valves and fire hydrants.
“This will replace old asbestos cement pipes that were
installed in the 1960s,” said
Senator Hutchinson. “These
pipes are becoming brittle
with age and are difficult to
repair. They are prone to water breaks and cause serious
service disruptions. The
project will solve those problems and ensure customers
have safe and reliable water
service.”
PENNVEST awarded the
funds at its April 22 regular
board meeting. PENNVEST financing is provided through
the use of federal funding and
prior bond issues by the state.
It is not supported by the
state’s General Fund budget,
which covers the daily operations and services of the Commonwealth.
Causey
Insurance
Agency
431 Main St., St. Petersburg
Amanda Causey
- Owner / Agent
Open: Mon. - Fri.
9 am to 5 pm
724-290-3146
RHEA BUILDING SUPPLY
Knox, PA 16232
Fax: 814-797-0033
814-797-1178
Parker City Volunteer Fire Department’s
Sportsmen’s
Night
25 GunRaffle
1. RUGER 10-22
2. REMINGTON 870 12 GA.
3. SAVAGE MARK II 22
4. WEATHERBY PA 08 12 GA.
5. RUGER AMERICAN 7MM08
6. WINCHESTER SXP 12 GA .
7. REMINGTON 700 7MM MAG.
8. MOSSBERG 500 LADIES 20 GA.
9. T/C VENTURE 270
10. SAVAGE AXIS 308
11. ESCORT PUMP 12 GA.
12. SAVAGE 320 PUMP 12 GA.
13. RUGER BLACK HAWK 44 MAG.
14. H/R HANDIRIFLE W / SCOPE 45/70
15. MARLIN XL 7 30.06
16. STOGER P350 PUMP 12 GA.
17. REMINGTON 870 PUMP 20 GA.
18. WEATHERBY VANGUARD 270
19. BROWNING A-BOLT III 30.06
20. REMINGTON 783 - 308
21. MOSSBERG 4X4 243
22. BAI KAL DOUBLE BARREL 12 GA.
23. S & W SHIELD 9 MM
24. HENRY BIG BOY 44 MAG.
25.TEN POINT
CROSSBOW
Guns Supplied
by Mauer’s
Trading Post,
Franklin, PA
814-437-9570
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 7:00 PM to ??
Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Must Have Ticket for Admission
– No One Under 21 Admitted –
FREE DELIVERY* FREE SET-UP* - FREE REMOVAL*
Proper ID May Be Required
*on mattress sets of $599 or more
within a 30 mile radius of Bear's.
Continuous
Sporting Good Raffles
Winner Need Not Be Present
Monte Carlo Games
Winner Must Meet State & Federal
Requirements
Food &
Beverage Provided
– While Supplies Last –
Stock Only !
*(While Supplies Last) Limited Quantities!
Out with the old and in with the new!
Bear’s Mattress
80 Regina Drive
Cranberry, PA 16319
Across from WalMart in the Cranberry Plaza
814-677-1200
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 AM to 7 PM
Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM
www.bearsfurniture.com
Front: Kayla Bennett, Mackenzie Caun, Olivia Bearfield, Lexi Callander. Middle: Kara
Daugherty, Madison Harle, Emily Byers, Katelyn Rhoads, Emily Slaugenhaupt, Danielle
Larrow. Back: Calen Heeter, Brayden Shick, Austin Chambers, Jonathan Hall
“ You Just Can’t Beat Bear’s! ”
Tickets Available at the Door $20.00 each
Mail In Application - It’s That Easy to Get Tickets
TO PURCHASE TICKETS AT $20.00 - COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION.
MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO “PARKER VFD”
Name______________StreetAddress________________BoxNo.____
City________________State______Zip________PH:___________
No. of Tickets:________
Mail To: Parker VFD
P.O. Box 141, Parker, PA 16049
or call 724-399-2800, Ext. 5
The Progress News
Page B-2
R.W. Hovis
Auto Sales
5079 Emlenton-Clintonville Rd.
Emlenton, PA 16373
724-867-0380
‘02 Ford Escape, AWD. ... $2499
‘03 Chevy Malibu, 4 Dr.. .. $2799
‘02 Saturn SL2 .................. $2999
‘03 Hyuandai Elantra GT . $2999
‘03 Chevy 1500 Pick Up, 4x4 ...... $2999
‘03 Chevy Cavalier, 4dr ... $2999
‘03 PT Cruiser ................... $3799
03 Nissan Sentra, ............ $3999
‘03 Mustang Convertible$4,999
‘05 Chevy Cavalier, 2dr ... $4999
‘06 Dodge Caravan “Stow & Go” .... $4999
‘08 Hyundai Accent, 4dr . $5299
‘06 Kia Spectra, 5 Spd ...... $5799
‘08 Harley Davidson Sportster,
Low Rider ....................... $6999
HERBERT HOVIS
AUTO
Rt. 208 at Lisbon
5089 Emlenton-Clintonville Rd.
Emlenton, PA 16373
(724) 867-2342
AUTOS
‘00 CHEVY MALIBU SDN (AS IS)
V6, AUTO, HIGH MILES .... $995
‘02 SATURN 4 DR SDN,
4 CYL, AUTO .............. $2,495
‘01 CHEVY BLAZER, 4X4, SW
V-6, AUTO .................. $2,795
‘04 BUICK CENTURY SDN,
V-6, AUTO .................. $2,795
‘03 CHEVY CAVALIER SDN,
4 CYL,, AUTO, 91K ..... $2,995
‘04 CHRYSLER SEBRING, SDN
4 CYL., AUTO, ............ $3,295
‘03 CHEVY MALIBU, SEDAN
V-6, AUTO, 94K .......... $3,295
‘02 OLDS ALERO, SEDAN
4 CYL., AUTO, 34K ..... $3,595
TRUCKS – VANS
&
4x4’s
‘04 CHEVY BLAZER, 4X4, S.W.,
V-6, AUTO ..................... $3,295
‘05 DODGE CARAVAN SXT
V-6, AUTO, 34K .......... $3,595
‘05 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER, 4X4,
S.W., V-6, AUTO .............. $3,995
Seidle
Chevrolet
Buick-GMC
1141 E. Main St.
Clarion, PA
New Chevy Spark - Only......$11,779
New Chevy Sonic LT, Nicely Equipped,
Only ................................... $14,848
New Chevy Equinox, AWD, .............
“REDUCED” Only ............. $23,073
2014 Impala LT, Sunroof, Low Miles,
Only ................................... $15,490
2008 Jeep Wrangler, 4 Dr., Unlimited,
55k ..................................... $21,750
(15) Cruze’s, All GM Certified,
All As Low As ......................... $11,990
L&J
Automotive
Located on Rt. 208/38
3 miles North of Emlenton
724-867-0730
FAST FRIENDLY, DEPENDABLE
SERVICE ON ALL YOUR GENERAL
AUTO REPAIR AND
STATE INSPECTION NEEDS.
MINOR COLLISION REPAIR!
DON
814-797-1025
Poor Credit? Stop By!
Exit 53 • I-80
★ EVENTS ★
Estate Sale at 206 Lincoln
St., Parker, PA on Friday, May
8th from 9 am to 3 pm and on
Saturday, May 9th from 9 am
to 1 pm. Property for Sale 724-399-2331.
5/4
Rummage Sale at the
Chicora Masonic Temple 2196 Chicora Road, Chicora,
PA on Friday, May 1, 2015
from 10 am to 4 pm and on
Saturday, May 2nd from 10
am to 1 pm. Saturday is $1.00
Bag Day.
Charitable Deeds - All You
Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner on
Saturday, May 16, 2015. Dinner Time: 3:30 to 7:00 pm.
Take-Outs Available. At the
Wolf’s Den, 308 Timberwolf
Run, Knox, PA 16232. Cost:
$8 Adults, Children 10 and
Under is $5.00 and Children
2 and under is Free. 100% of
Proceeds benefit the Poor
and Needy in the Community
with their Utilities. For info. call
814-797-0286.
Large Multi-Family Garage
Sale at 830 West Home Rd.,
Emlenton on Friday, May 1st
thru Sunday, May 3rd from 9
am to 4 pm. Girl’s Junior
Clothes, Pond Kit, Antique
School Desk, McCoy Pottery
and Household items. Too
much to list. Something for
everyone.
★ FOR RENT ★
★ FOR RENT ★
★ HELP WANTED ★
★ REAL ESTATE ★
1 Bedroom Apt. in Emlenton.
Close to Bank, Pharmacy,
Post Office and Bike Trail. No
Smoking, No HUD. No Pets!.
All utilities included except
cable. $550.00. 1st Months
rent and Security Deposit.
Semi Furnished. Call 724867-0955.
St.Petersburg - Nice 2 Br.,
Apt. No Pets! Call 724-6594991 or 814-229-4781. TFN
Drivers: CDL-A 1yr exp.
Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed Home time. Excellent
Benefits & Bonuses. 100%
No-Touch, 70% D&H 855842-8498.
5/4
Elementary Teaching Position: Position Available for
the 2015-2016 school year.
Elementary Certification Required. Send letter of interest,
Resume, PA Standard Application, Transcripts, copy of
Certificate, clearances (Act
34, Act 151 and Act 114)
three letters of recommendation dated within the last year
and supporting documentation in writing to Mr. David
McDeavitt, Superintendent,
A-C Valley School District,
Box 100, Foxburg, PA 16036.
Deadline for application is
Noon, May 8, 2015. EOE. TB
Test and Physical required
prior to employment.
5/4
VILLAGE ACRES
MOBILE HOME PARK
CLINTONVILLE
Just in: 3br 1 ba 14x70 with a
large awning and big covered back porch with a shed.
Vinyl siding and shingle roof.
$3,000 down $500 per month
rent to own. Call or text 814221-1360.
2br 1.5ba needs some floor
work. Both homes are available immediately
TFN
1+ Acre & Wooded Home
Sites in Knox area. Municipal
Water and Sewage. Call 814227-7386.
4/28
Mobile Home - 1.6 Acres in
Venango
Twp.,
Butler
County. Call for details. 724791-3331.
For Rent: Petrolia - 2-3 Bedroom Trailer. Private Property. $475 plus water. 724923-5799.
★ FOR SALE ★
Kawasaki Ninja 250 - Only
770 miles. Call 724-6593082 or Cell at 724-4968555.
Picnic Tables: Hemlock or
Pressure treated. Various
Sizes and Styles Available.
Paul Kauffman. 1675 Route Help wanted: The Allegheny
368, Parker, PA 16049. 5/4
Grille in Foxburg is looking for
2008 Tryc Honda Goldwing servers, line cooks, dish
1800, V-6, Black Cherry. Cus- washers and bussers. If you
tom Built, New Condition. are qualified and interested,
24,000 miles. It is a Beaut! please stop in at the Allegheny Grille at 40 Main St., Box
Call 814-797-1297.
341, Foxburg, Pa. 16036 and
1991 5 Ton Dump F-700. fill out an application, or send
★ EVENTS ★
New Brake Lines, New Gas a resume
to James Marron at
Lines, New Distributor, New that address.
Coil Plugs, Wire and Rotor, Chicora Moose accepting
New Radiator, 2 New Steer applications for employment.
Tires and Wheels, 2 Spare Must have experience in hosTires on Wheels. Like New pitality, be at least 18 and
Ready to Go! 814-797-1297. available to work evenings.
Boat - 20 Ft. Century was Ski Interested person may fill out
Boat converted to nice Fish- an application at the Chicora
ing Boat. Inboard, 4 Cyl., En- Moose lodge 117 W. Slippery
gine, Lots of Extras. Real Rock St. Chicora or Call 724
Rood Shape. Enjoy your 496 7121.
Fishing in style. 814-797★ LEGAL NOTICE ★
1297.
Executrix Notice
★ HELP WANTED ★ Estate of Chester C.
Elementary IST / Literacy Grossman a/k/a Chester
Coach Position: Position Grossman, late of Irwin
Available for the 2015-2016 Townshipk, Pennsylvanai,
school year. Reading Spe- Deceased.
cialist Certification Required. Letters Testamentary upon
Special Education back- the above-named estate havground preferred. Send letter ing been granted to the unof interest, Resume, PA Stan- dersigned, all persons havdard Application, Transcripts, ing claims against the same
copy of Certificate, clear- will present them for payances (Act 34, Act 151 and ment, duly authenticated; and
Act 114) three letters of rec- those indebted thereto, will
ommendation dated within please make immediate paythe last year and supporting ment to:
documentation in writing to Kimberly Wheeler
Mr. David McDeavitt, Super- 208 Cranberry Road
intendent, A-C Valley School Grove City, PA 16127.
District, Box 100, Foxburg, PA
16036. Deadline for applica- Ronald W. Coyer, Esquire
tion is Noon, May 8, 2015. S.R. Law, LLC
EOE. TB Test and Physical 631 Kelly Blvd., P.O. Box 67
required prior to employment. Slippery Rock, PA 16057 5/4
HOUSE FOR RENT - 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Washer &
Dryer. Perryville. $600 month
5/4
plus security deposit. Utilities Head Junior High Football
not included. 724-968-6245. Coach: Employment shall be
5/11 on the basis of related experiSmall Cottage for Rent: Liv- ences, organizational and
ing Room/Kitchen, Bedroom human relation skills, and
& Bath. $450 month plus successful personal experiPrices Good Thru 4/30/15
$450 Security Deposit. Utili- ences working with people.
Photos & More Info at:
ties included, except phone Send letter of interest, Rewww.seidlechevy.com
and cable. 4071 Kittanning sume, clearances (Act 34, Act
or call: 1-800-242-7544
Pike, about 1/2 mile from 151 and Act 114) to Mr. David
Emlenton Bridge towards McDeavitt, Superintendent,
Foxburg. No Pets! Ph: 724- A-C Valley School District,
867-6571.
4/28 Box 100, Foxburg, PA 16036.
3 Bedroom Mobile Home in Accepting applications until
Parker. $495.00 and a 2 Bed- Noon, May 8, 2015. EOE. TB
814-226-8300
room Apt. - $475.00. Prices in- Test and Physical required
5/4
1141 E. Main St.
clude water and sewer. No prior to employment.
Clarion, PA 16214
Pets. Storage Opening - Athletic Trainer: Position
www.seidlechevy.com
$55.00. 724-399-2313.
available for the 2015-2016
school year. NATA Certification required, as well as PA
City of Parker 2014 Audit
State Trainer’s License. Send
letter of intent, resume, copy
General Fund
of Certification, clearances
(Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114),
three
letters
of
Jan. 1 2014
$133,383.95
reccomendation dated within
the last year and supporting
RECEIPTS
161,773.38
documentation in writing to
195,157.33
Mr. David McDeavitt, Superintendent, A-C Valley School
Disbursements
142,769.71
District, Box 100, Foxburg, PA
Dec. 31 2014
$152,387.62
16036. Deadline for application is Noon, May 8, 2015.
EOE. TB Test and Physical reState Road Fund
quired prior to employment.
Seidle
Chevrolet
Buick-GMC
5/4
Jan. 1 2014
RECEIPTS
Disbursements
Dec. 31 2014
$149,190.37
21,598.40
70,788.77
15,564.70
$155,224.07
Auditors: Sandy Delair, Carol Bowser, and Lisa Bartley
April 28, 2015
DRIVERS: Home Daily!
Great Benefits/401K. SignOn Bonus! 1yr experience
r e q u i r e d . A p p l y :
www.maalt.com or 855-3462258.
4/28
Backwood Cafe - Hiring All
Positions. 107 Butler St.,
Clintonville. 814-385-6268
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
316 West Third Street, Oil City, PA 16301
Thursday, April 30, 2015 • 6:00 PM
Directions: From Oil City Southside take West First Street to Innis Street, turn left
onto Innis. Turn right onto West Third Street, follow to auction.
Real Estate Info.: Do it yourselfers, investors, flippers, or just someone wanting to
put in some sweat equity and have their home their way, this is for you. Newer items
include furnace, and hot water tank. Property is in need of someone to take it back
to its former beauty. Parcel ID: 16,022.-220. Taxes approx. $1293. Showing Info.:
Contact auctioneer at 814-671-1978 to view property. Terms: $5000 cash or PA
check, non-refundable down payment day of auction, balance due within 30 days at
closing. Auctioneer’s Note: Property owners intend to sell, very motivated. The
bank has foreclosed on the property.
Bill Bellis, Jr
Jr.. • 814-671-1978
PAA, CAGA ~ AU003805-L
Any auctioneer can sell at auction,
but doing it right is what we do best.
www.BBA411.com
★ WANTED TO BUY ★
Buying Junk Cars, towable
or not. 724-290-4750.
TFN
Wanted to Buy - Used Mobile Homes - We Move Them!
814-221-1360.
TFN
Wanted To Buy - Antique
Guns, Knives or Game Calls
or Ammunition. Call 724-8670380.
TFN
★ WORK WANTED ★
LESSNER TREE SERVICE,
Free Estimates on removals,
trimming and stump grinding.
Insured. Call anytime: 724753-2724 / Cell 724-9913800.
TFN
Hamilton’s Lawn Care &
Landscape - Mowing, Mulching, Seeding, Pruning &
More. Call 724-756-2333 or
724-841-5490.
4/28
Spring Cleaning? Will haul
away scrap, wood, junk, you
name it. Call Rich after 3:00
pm. 724-290-5389.
5/18
A-C Valley
Autism
Classroom
Raising Funds
for Autism
Speaks Walk
At AC Valley Elementary
School there's a classroom
filled with outstanding kids
that are all living on the Autism Spectrum. On June 14,
2015 in Pittsburgh, their
mothers, fathers, teachers,
aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and grandparents will be
walking with pride to raise
awareness and funds for Autism research.
The team
which is led by Ms. Ashley
Miller, the teacher of the class,
is proudly named the
UNSTOPPABLES!! Which
let's face it those kids are a
100% UNSTOPPABLE!!
If anyone is interested in donating to team UNSTOPPABLES please visit
http://goo.gl/5MJ0lB. You
can also mail donations to
Ashley Miller - AC Valley Elementary School 776 Rt. 58
Foxburg PA 16036. Please
make checks payable to Autism Speaks.
★ WORK WANTED ★
In Home Personal Care Don’t want to place your
loved one in a facility? Try this
option. Dependable, Caring
Christian with over 25 years
experience to care for your
loved one. CPR and Insulin
Certified. PCH Administrative
License. Call Linda at 724996-1074.
Monday BINGO
RIMERSBURG HOSE COMPANY
RIMERSBURG, PA 16248
Every Monday
★ NOTICE ★
Rimersburg Community Building
Meeting Notice - Big Bend
Cemetery Association Meeting will be held on May 5th at
7:00 PM at the Big Bend
Church. All lot owners are
encouraged to attend.
Annual Meeting Notice of the
Monroe Cemetery Association will be held at 7:00 pm on
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at
512 Main St., Knox, PA.
Public Auction - 1994
Mercurcy
Sdn.,
VIN#
3MARM10J5RR626716.
Hovis Truck Service on April
29th at 8:00 am.
Super Bingo
Sunday, May 3rd
Emlenton Bingo Hall
20 Reg. Games
2 Guaranteed Jackpots
Advance Tickets - $50
$
60 at the Door
No Bingo
Sat. May 2nd
For Tickets or info.
Call 814-229-2743
7 Game Early Bird Package
20 Game Regular Bingo
and Special Game Package
Jackpot and Magic # & Pull Tab Tickets
For Info. Call 814-473-3350
Sponsored by: Rimersburg Hose Co.
Real Estate Auction
Saturday, May 9th - 11:00 AM
619 S. Main St., Knox, PA 16232
REAL ESTATE 2-Story, 3/BR, 1¼ Bath home w/ GHW
heat, New windows & Oak kitchen cabinets on 90’x148’
residential city lot. All City Utilities. Detached 2-stall garage
w/ basement workshop. TERMS: $5,000.00 Non-Refundable Deposit w/ Balance at Closing. VIEWING/INFO: Gary
814-764-3502. Note: Auction Begins at 10 AM w/Collectibles, Household & Chevy Tahoe.
RANKIN AUCTION SERVICE
814-764-3502 or 379-9862
GARY 2418L – DAN 3604L
www.AuctionZip.com ID# 1585
RON McHENRY
FARM EQUIPMENT
SURPLUS AUCTION
1034 RON McHENRY ROAD.
KNOX, PA 16232 – CLARION CO.
Friday Evening May 1, 2015 – 6PM
ALL SELLS ON THE FARM LOCATED: Approx. 3 miles West of Knox, PA on Rt. 208 to
Ron McHenry Road. Follow BEICHNER auction signs 1 mile to farm.
SELLING EXCESS FARM EQUIPMENT
NOT NEEDED IN DAIRY OPERATIONS.
TRACTORS: Allis Chalmers D19, Diesel, Wfe, 500hrs. on new engine; Case SC, nfe,
gas, nice to Restore.
FARM MACHINERY: Patz 290 TMR Mixer Cart w/Scales; Miller Pro 2175 3 Beater
Forage Wagon w/Roof on Knowles 12 ton Tandem Gears; Knight 8018 Pro Twin Slinger
Tandem Manure Spreader – good; Gehl 1260 Auto Max Tandem Chopper w/Grass
Head; Gehl 1250 Tandem Chopper w/3 Row Corn Head; New Idea 5212 12’ Disc Bine;
Gehl DC2350 10’ Disc Bine; New Holland 258 Hay Rake; H&S BF12HC 12 Wheel BiFold Hay Rake; Gehl 1580 Silo Blower; (2) New Holland 27 Silo Blowers; Calumet
S4500 Tandem Axle Liquid Manure Spreader; AC 7’ Sickle Bar Mower; Cattle Tilt Table
& Cart; Tebben WackATrac; Small Feed Conveyor.
CAR:1997 Buick Le Sabre 4 door, automatic, 96K miles – good.
MISC: Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler; Suzuki TS400 Motorcycle; Metal Cutting Band Saw;
SELLING FOR NEIGHBORS: JD 335 Round Baler - good; NH 315 Square Baler w/hyd.
Kicker; New Holland 355 Grinder Mixer; New Holland 144 Windrow Inverter; JD 500
Round Baler; Woods 3pt. 5' Brush Hog. 5 ton Mobility Tandem Fertilizer Spreader.
NOTE: Ron is Selling Surplus Equipment No Longer Needed in His Farming Operation.
Some Neighbors Consignments Will Sell. NO SMALL ITEMS! BE ON TIME, SHORT
SALE. – Additional Consignments may be Added – Watch Website for Updates!
TERMS: Cash or Check w/Proper ID. Restrooms. NO LUNCH
OWNERS: Mr. and Mrs. Ron McHenry and Others.
Todd E. Beichner Auctioneer Inc.
Professional Auctioneers of Pennsylvania
AU-002818-L
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WWW.TODDBEICHNERAUCTIONEER.COM
Tionesta, PA
814-354-2290
Visit our three locations for even more great deals:
Rt. 338 Knox
Mon-Sat 7 AM–9 PM
Main St. Rimersburg
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM
Broad St. New Bethlehem
April 28, 2015
Page B-3
– The Progress News –
Emclaire Financial Corp Holds Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
William Marsh, (R), President, CEO and Chairman of the Board with now retired
board members, George W. Freeman, (L) and Ronald L. Ashbaugh (Middle).
Marsh announced their retirements at the annual shareholders meeting.
At the annual meeting of
shareholders of Emclaire Financial Corp, Tuesday,
April 21, 2015, the Chairman of the board, President
and Chief Executive Officer,
William Marsh was pleased
to announce that the company earned a record $4.0
million before preferred
dividends in 2014, which
was a 5.5% increase over
the $3.8 million reported in
2013.
Emclaire Financial Corp is
the parent company of the
Farmers National Bank of
Emlenton.
At the meeting Marsh also
announced the retirement
of two long standing board
members, George Freeman
and Ronald Ashbaugh. He
said, “It is with a combina-
Foxburg Country Club
369 Harvey Rd., Foxburg, PA - 724-659-3196
Visit our Website at www.foxburggolf.com
Hickory Stick Pub
Domestic
Bottled Beer
$
00
2
Kentucky Derby Party
Sat., May 2, 2015 • 3:00 PM
Featuring Favorite Derby Hat Contest
$
5.00 Buffet & Bring Favorite Appetizer
Everyone Welcome To Join The Fun
Race Begins at 6:24 PM
Well Drinks
only....
$
00
3
Turkey Dinner
St. Petersburg United Methodist Church
Saturday, May 9th
Take Outs: 4:00 PM
Serving: 5:00 PM
Adults: $8.50 • Children 6-12 - $3.50
Children under 6 is FREE
tion of gratitude and regret
that I announce the retirement of George W. Freeman and that of Ronald L.
Ashbaugh from our Board.
These gentlemen have been
respected colleagues, and
their contributions and
combined 100-plus years of
service to our bank will be
missed.”
He was also pleased to
announce and welcome
Nicholas D. Varischetti,
Milissa S. Bauer and Robert
W. Freeman as new members of the Board of Directors, and look forward to
working with them in the
years to come. The three
were formerly elected to the
board at the annual meeting by the stockholders
Nicholas Varischetti, is an
attorney at Burns White in
Pittsburgh; Milissa Bauer is
the Executive Vice President
of the Kriebel Companies in
Clarion; and Robert W.
Freeman is a partner in
Beaconfield
Consulting
Group LLC in Lancaster, PA.
Freeman is also the son of
George W. Freeman.
The retirement of Board
of Director member, George
Freeman, was effective December 31, 2014. Mr. Freeman served 58 years in the
banking industry, beginning his career at The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton in 1956 as an Assistant
Cashier. Mr. Freeman
served on the Board of Directors at the Bank and the
Corporation since 1964 and
1989, respectively.
The retirement of Board
of Director member, Ronald
L. Ashbaugh, was effective
April 21, 2015. Mr.
Ashbaugh has served 56
years in the banking industry, beginning his career at
The Farmers National Bank
of Emlenton in 1959. He
served as President of the
Bank from 1972 to 1996.
Mr. Ashbaugh has served
on the Board of Directors at
the Bank and the Corporation since 1971 and 1989,
respectively.
Emclaire’s annual reports
can be downloaded at:
emclairefinancial.com/
annuals.cfm
Newly elected board members for Emclaire
Financial Corp are L-R: Nicholas Varischetti,
Milissa Bauer and Robert Freeman.
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Free Career Development
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provide training in: computer
skills; career assessment and
exploration; job search and
readiness; stress reduction and
time management; development of self-esteem and confidence; establish goals, resume
preparation, and interview
skills. Graduates may be eligible
for financial assistance for further education and training.
Workshops are forming at
Community Action, Inc., 30A
South Sheridan Road, Clarion,
PA. For more information and
to register, call (814) 2264785, toll free at 1-800-9977661, or via email at
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Thanks for all the help and patience during
the loss of my business during the Mill Fire.
I look forward to serving you all again.
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Tues. thru Sat.: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM • Sun.: 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM
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ASIAGO, SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Diced tomatoes, parmesan crust &
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STUFFED FRESH BANANA PEPPERS
Spicy Italian sausage, marinara sauce & melted
mozzarella served with a toasted baguette – $9.99
PRIME RIB OF BEEF AU JUS
STEAMED MUSSELS
White wine, garlic, red pepper flakes
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Hanging Baskets
HOURS:
Mon. – Fri.: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat. 8 AM to 3 PM
- Mothers Day Only 9 AM to 2 PM
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West Slippery Rock Street
Chicora, PA 16025
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, fresh basil
vinaigrette, toasted baguette rounds,
balsamic glaze – $7.99
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Drizzled with wasabi aioli, served on
a bed of Asian slaw – $10.99
A tour of the Allegheny Grille with
a taste from all points for our dinner menu
plus more!! – $21.99
Redskin mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
… queen $24.99 ...king $27.99
BEEF TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS
Cabernet demi-glace, redskin mashed
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NEW YORK STRIP STEAK - Roasted garlic butter,
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STUFFED HADDOCK
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TERIYAKI SALMON
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HOUSE SALAD - Iceburg lettuce, red onions,
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fresh basil vinaigrette, balsamic syrup, seasonal
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– The Progress News -
Mary Joan Stevens, 92, of
Karns City, a well-known
retired area school teacher
and former Chicora co-business owner, passed away
Sunday evening, April 19,
2015 under hospice care at
Kane Nursing Home in
Pittsburgh.
Joan was born in Karns
City on September 30,
1922. She was the daughter of the late Robert Donald
and Mary O’Hara Foss.
She was a graduate of
Karns City Fairview Twp.
High School and graduated
in 1943 from Slippery Rock
State Teacher’s College.
She later earned her
Master’s Degree in English
at the University of Pittsburgh.
Joan was married on September 25, 1951 to Robert
S. Stevens. Mr. Stevens preceded her in death in October of 2001.
Mrs. Stevens was a
teacher at Beaver Falls high
school, the Chicora High
School, and a well-known
substitute teacher in the
Karns City School District
for many years. Along with
her husband, Robert, Joan
managed and co-owned
R.S. Stevens Jewelry Store,
formerly of Chicora.
Joan was an active member of the Slippery Rock
Alumnae Association, The
Karns City United Methodist Church, and served as a
councilwoman for Karns
City Borough for many
years. She was an avid
golfer and sports aficionado.
Surviving is a daughter,
Helen Sellers Blauser
Mary Joan Stevens
Juliann Stevens McConnell
and her husband, James, of
Pittsburgh; a sister, Gloria
Barrett of Bethesda, MD; two
nieces, Elizabeth Stevens and
Debra Pincek of Butler, PA; a
nephew, Jack Barrett of
Bethesda, MD, and a brotherin-law, Calvin Stevens of
Karns City. She is also survived by three great nephews, two step-daughters and
a step-grandson.
In addition to her parents
and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Foss Stevens
and Patricia Foss.
Private visitation and a funeral service officiated by
the Rev. Glenn Kohlhepp,
a retired pastor of the Karns
City United Methodist
Church, were held Wednesday, April 22, at the Hile
Funeral Home of Chicora,
339 Chicora Fenelton Rd.,
Chicora. Interment took
place at Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.
For additional information or to send a condolence
please visit: www.hilefh.
com.
Memorial Service To Be Held
A memorial service will be
held in the Emlenton Cemetery at 2pm on Saturday,
May 2, 2015 for Agnes
Brosnahan Dunning.
Mrs. Dunning passed away
September 23, 2014. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral
Home in Emlenton. www.
hilefh.com.
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BLAUSER, 87, of Allegheny
Twp., Parker, Pa. passed
away at 10:47 PM Saturday
evening, April 18, 2015 at
Good Samaritan Hospice in
Cabot, Pa. following an illness.
Born in Eau Claire, Butler
Co. on Sept. 13, 1927, she
was the daughter of the late
Russell and Lyda Mae
Layton Sellers.
She was married on May
15, 1948 to Pershing W.
“Deacon” Blauser who
passed away Dec. 5, 1987.
Helen was a member of
the Six Points Church of
God of Prophecy at Six
Points (near Eau Claire).
She was employed as a
waitress at the former
Cherry Valley Delight (restaurant) for many years,
and then cared for shut-in
seniors in their homes for
many years.
Helen enjoyed crocheting
and quilting, baking and
cooking, and was an avid
Steelers fan until her last
days.
Surviving are four daughters: Judy (Jack) Karnes,
Tammy (Greg) Cooper, and
Marlene (Kevin) Stalker, all
of Parker, and Brenda (Ken)
Suttle of Lenexa, KS.; three
sons: Paul “Pud” (Barb)
Blauser of Chicora and
Ricky Lee and James (Lori)
Blauser all of Parker; a
daughter-in-law,
Jean
(Jeanie) Blauser of Parker;
twenty grandchildren and
2015 Spring Trail
Town Summit
Spring has arrived and the
Trail Town Program® has
planned another Trail
Town Summit. The summit
is meant to bring together
business owners, trail partners, and community members to learn more about the
trail and the benefits on
their communities. These
summits are held in communities along the Great Allegheny Passage and Erieto-Pittsburgh Trail.
The next Trail Town Summit will be held on May 4,
2015 in Franklin, PA at
DeBence Antique Music
World. This summit is featuring information regarding business financing and
grant opportunities. The
panel will include representatives from PA Department
of Community and Economic Development, USDA
Rural Development, and
Farmers National Bank.
This summit will begin will
be from 3 to 4:30PM. Following the summit will be
the Get on the Trail Competition Kick-Off. Reservations will be taken until April
30th.
For more information or
to submit your reservation
please contact Courtney
Mahronich at cmahronich
@progressfund.org or 724216-9160 Ext. 316.
Mother’s Day
Buffet
Sunday, May 10th ~ 11 am - 7 pm
Adults
Ham and Raisin Sauce
With
$
13.95
Chicken Cordon Bleu Salad Bar &
Children
7 - 10
Chopped Steak
$
Breadsticks
8.95
Baked Fish
Children 6 &Under
Green Beans with Mushroom Sauce
Corn
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- FREE Assorted Desserts including
Strawberry Short Cake
First 200 Mothers
Receive a Free Carnation
Plaza
Restaurant
Reservations
Accepted!
Exit 42 off I-80 / Rt. 38/208 • Emlenton, PA 16373 • 724-867-9171
(330) 729-1300
April 28, 2015
James R. Daley, of Butler County, says he’ll
focus on hunter recruitment, retention.
OBITUARIES
Mary Joan Stevens
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Helen Sellers Blauser
sixteen great-grandchildren
s u r v i v e . O n e
brother Ronald Blauser of
New York survives along
with many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents
and husband, Helen was
preceded in death by a
grandson, Cody Lee Stalker,
two
sisters: Gladys
Sontheimer and Betty Ross,
and two brothers: William
R. and James Sellers.
Friends called on Monday, April 20, 2015 at H.
Jack Buzard Funeral Home,
201 So. Washington St., Eau
Claire, and at the church for
an hour preceding the service. Funeral services were
held at 11:00 AM Tuesday
at the Six Points Church of
God of Prophecy, Route 58
east of Eau Claire with Pastor
Brent
McMasters,
church pastor, officiating.
Burial
followed
at
Scrubgrass Cemetery.
To view/send condolences, sympathy cards,
flowers, visit: www.buzard
funeral homes.com.
Knox Senior
Center Events
The Knox Senior Center welcomes seniors
Tuesday, April 28th starting at 8:30 AM with a
cup of fresh coffee.
Cards are available to
jump right into while
drinking that cup of coffee. At 11:00 we will enjoy a Tea Party. Bring
your own tea cup to try
different teas and enjoy a
little sandwich. Lunch
will be served at noon,
consisting of spaghetti
and meatballs.
On Tuesday, May 5th,
we welcome seniors
again for coffee at 8:30
AM. A Chinese Auction
will be open for tickets
at 10:30 with the drawing at 11:00. Shortly following will be a council
meeting. During this
meeting seniors can give
suggestions for upcoming events. Lunch will be
Sausage Sandwich with
peppers and onions.
Make your reservations
by calling 226-4640 or
319-5310.
Newly Appointed
Game Commissioner
Looks To Future
James R. Daley, of Cranberry Township in Butler County,
has been appointed to fill the position left vacant when former
commissioner Ralph Martone’s term on the board expired.
Daley represents Region 1, which includes Erie, Crawford,
Mercer, Lawrence, Warren, Venango, Butler, Forest and
Clarion counties.
Like many Pennsylvanians, Daley got his first hunting license
at age 12. Few of them, however, have dedicated as much
time to sustaining and expanding Pennsylvania’s rich hunting
heritage.
Daley has volunteered as a Hunter-Trapper Education instructor since 1978, teaching about seven or eight courses a
year since then. With his classes averaging about 55 students
each, he figures to have helped more than 14,000 youth begin their hunting careers.
Daley is the recipient of several district-level Outstanding
Instructor awards. Twice he was named Outstanding Instructor in the Northwest Region, and in 2009, he was selected as
Pennsylvania’s Instructor of the Year.
In addition to basic Hunter-Trapper Education, Daley actively has taught the remedial hunter-education course and
the Successful Turkey Hunting course.
Speaking about his appointment, Daley said his desire to
represent the Game Commission runs deep. In college, he
said, he dreamed about becoming a Wildlife Conservation
Officer (then called a Game Protector), but his eyesight was
too poor. He chose instead to serve as a volunteer instructor,
by working for the Butler County Conservation District and,
later, through a career in environmental and engineering consulting.
Daley currently works as director of environmental services
for Novel Geo-Environmental LLC, an environmental and
geotechnical consulting firm. He has worked at multiple firms
that are members of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, and he was
instrumental in developing recommended practices for
project site planning, development and restoration, with a
focus on minimizing impacts and employing restoration
practices that benefit wildlife.
As commissioner, Daley said he will focus on hunter recruitment and retention as a way to ensure Pennsylvania’s hunting
heritage endures. In doing so, there is a need to adapt, he said.
For instance, Daley said that over the many years he’s taught
Hunter-Trapper Education, there’s been a significant increase
in the number of female students in each class.
“Most classes today are about 25 percent female, but I’ve
seen classes with 50 percent,” Daley said. “Meanwhile, the
percentage of female instructors who would serve as good
role models for these students is low.
“It’s something I will work to improve,” he said.
Memorial Day Parade
May 25, 2015 - 10 AM
We would like to invite owners of antique
cars, trucks, group floats, and marching units to
attend the Memorial Day Parade in Chicora. Line
up will start at 8 am. If you are interested in placing and ad in our program, please call Bob Ripper at 724-445-2957 or Fred Callihan at 724-4962880 prior to April 29th. To make a donation
send to American Legion Post 642, P.O. Box 43,
Chicora, PA 16025.
If interesed in being in the parade, please RSVP
to Rick Craig at P.O. Box 169, Chicora, PA
16025.
Deadline to enter is May 4, 2015
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