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Clarion Forestlenge activities. VNALet them offers know that it’s OK help to grieving children MONROE TWP. Clarion Forest Visiting They had a science to cry, feel sad or mad and Nurses Association is well- experiment in an attempt that adults feel that way known for the assistance to make slime. too. and `care` it provides to old- They watched the movie Be aware that chil- er residents throughout “Wonder” which taught dren may act out in the area, but did you know that kindness and under- response to their grief. Clarion Forest VNA offers standing are the right Help them find appropriate help to grieving children? choice, and that good ways to express their feel- One of the services pro- friends can make life so ings. vided through the Clarion much better. Give lots of hugs and Forest VNA Hospice pro- The day at camp ended support. gram is bereavement care with the release of a sky Mention the loved and counseling to surviv- lantern that had been one’s name often in conver- ing family and friends. signed by everyone who sations and share good Staff members and vol- attended as well as their memories. unteers on the hospice parent or guardian. Children learn how to team follow-up with the The lantern’s release grieve from observing the family after they lose their sent their messages sky- way the adults in their loved one. ward. lives grieve. So, when you There are programs VNA staff and volun- are grieving, it is important throughout the year for teers who assisted with to express your grief in grieving adults to attend. camp were: Sue Evans, healthy ways. Offered through the Gina Lutz, Randy Evans, A couple ways to help Submitted photo. VNA Hospice Bereavement Kristi Say, Pam Neal and your family communicate Campers at the Clarion Forest VNA’s 2018 Camp Hope had a good day remem- Department, they are open Judy Gerzina. emotions to each other: bering and sharing. There are programs throughout the year for grieving adults to to anyone to attend. Helping children Very young children attend. Children, who are grieving the loss of a loved one, have their own special Children, who are griev- with their grieve may need to be taught the camps and workshops. ing the loss of a loved one, Children of all ages words to describe the feel- the life of their loved one: children’s bereavement program as well as several have their own special grieve. Various ages ings they are experiencing. Draw a picture of a workshop, will be held in support groups to the com- camps and workshops. process loss in different Encourage them to draw happy memory shared with November 2018. munity. Camp Hope 2018 was ways, but here are some pictures of their day and that loved one. This workshop assists This is in addition to the held on June 14 at White- suggestions for helping then talk with them about Write a story of a children in learning to cope “routine” services including hall Camp & Conference it. children of all ages:  favorite time shared. with the death of their nursing, therapies (PT, OT Center in Emlenton. Tell the truth. Use Another tool is to cre- Place a flower or other loved one, especially & ST) and aide visits. The group this year had terms the child can under- ate a “feelings” chart to memento at the cemetery. through the holidays. Even in the face of children ages 6-14 in atten- stand to explain what encourage communication. Plant a tree or shrub For more information daunting challenges the dance. “dead” means. Don’t say Younger children can have in memory of the loved one. on Camp Holiday Hope VNA continues to provide They all enjoyed mak- things like the person a chart with simple faces Attach a message to a 2018 or grief support pro- quality home health and ing a drum with a secret “went to sleep” or “went and expressions to depict balloon and release it to grams for children and hospice service to the resi- message written to their away.” their feelings. Older chil- the sky. adults, please call Clarion dents of Clarion, Forest loved one tucked inside the Answer questions. dren may use more Cook a favorite food or Forest VNA Hospice at and parts of the surround- drum and then playing in a Keep answers simple and detailed terms to describe meal of the loved one and 814-297-8360. ing counties. drum circle to express vari- concise. Kids have lots of their emotions. share it together. The board of directors ous emotions of grief. Children love tangible Continuing services questions at different Create a scrapbook of The VNA continues to and staff also continue to They worked on trust, times during their grieving ways to remember their photos and memorabilia. be appreciative of the sup- relying on others for sup- loved one. Here are a few offer dietician services, process. Make a memory box. wound care, telehealth, port of the local community port and team building Be a good listener. ideas for kids (and adults) as the VNA strives to con- with some outdoor chal- to remember and celebrate Planning ahead Smart Care PERS, pallia- Talk about their feelings. Camp Holiday Hope, a tive care and a Mom/Baby tinue its mission.

Making a Difference… one visit… one patient… one family at a time…

To the Staff of Clarion Forest VNA:

My Mother…was a beautiful, strong woman, inside and out. Our family is heartbroken to have lost her, but her memory lives on each and every day in the family she created that continues to grow. Home Health Care, Hospice Care, Following her stroke, and given the prognosis by her doctor, we Adult Daily Living Center, contacted Clarion Forest VNA. It wasn’t long before our first introduction to someone on your team to help us through this difficult Companion and Personal Care Services time. Each person we came into contact with arrived with special emotional gifts, fitting for the timing and stages we were experiencing Clarion Forest VNA’s home health program and the multitude of emotions we were feeling… provides care in the patient’s home and in It is a time of reflection now. One of the moments that will always be in personal care and assisted living facilities. In my memory was when the aide gave my Mother a special bath several addition, Clarion Forest VNA’s hospice program days before she passed. She spent so much time with her; she was so has contracts with all our local nursing homes gentle and delicate and kind, and even washed between her toes. It was to provide hospice care to eligible residents. a Spa treatment like no other, and when she was finished, my Mother Home Health and Hospice are Medicare looked so peaceful and smelled so sweet in her clean bedsheets, in her Certified. All of our programs are licensed by pink nightgown, with her still-beautiful pink complexion. It was an the State of Pennsylvania. indelible moment in my mind, and I know that if she could have communicated with the aide at that point, she would have thanked her from her heart. She was a refined woman, a woman of grace, and the aide made her feel that way that day in light of all that was happening to her. I know I will forever treasure her kindness for what she did then and for giving me that lasting memory of my Mother’s beauty and of her being at peace that day.

truly Please know how much my family appreciates all that you havey doneou for us and for my Mother. We have requested that donations be made to Clarion Forest VNA in her memory and hope that whatever gifts you receive will in some way help you liv etos. carry on your great work for many e in so others. Youf eareren call so special and gifted at what you do, and a dif make nt patie ospice God bless you all. NA H rest V on Fo ly, Clari ncere s of a Si ghter g dau Lovin Serving Clarion County for more than 46 years. 271 Perkins Road, Clarion, PA • (814)297-8400 • www.cfvna.org O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 2 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018

Allegheny-ClarionThis project began at This projectValley is guaran- focusing on the future By Brett R. Whitling the end of the 2017-18 teed to provide savings to CLARION NEWS Writer school year and will be our district (and taxpayers) FOXBURG completed before the start of over $1.5 million over the Allegheny-Clarion Val- of the 2018-2019 school next twenty years. ley School District is year. “There are many focused on its future with A-C Valley Superinten- aspects to this project,” building renovations and dent David McDeavitt said McDeavitt said. “Although, increased security for its the Guaranteed Energy one part of this project that students. Services Program Title 62, will ensure a safer environ- The school board has Chapter 37, Subchapter E ment, are the safety recently approved an Act of Act 39 is the most effi- vestibules that will be 39 Guaranteed Energy cient and cost effective way located in the main Savings Project for the dis- for the district to complete entrance of both schools.” trict. needed upgrades. In addition to the safety vestibule, director of educa- tion Melissa Douglas has submitted a grant; if awarded, it will be used to Girl Scouts purchase metal detectors and a new identification scanner called the Raptor System which will do back- encourage every ground checks on outside guests. The general scope of the work for the construction Submitted photo. girl to take on includes: A-C Valley Softball team takes a celebratory photo after winning a playoff District Wide Lighting game. Upgrades;  newCLARION challenges – Girl children to interpret diffi- District Wide Building Envelope Upgrades; Scouts gives girls a sup- culty, not as a sign of High School Electrical portive space to take intellectual limitation but System Upgrades; chances, try new things, as the normal learning High School Roof Re- and learn to succeed outcome,” enhanced how Coating; through failure improving they tackled tough tasks High School Security all aspects of their lives. and lowered their nega- Vestibule; When girls are given a tive emotional response Elementary School safe and supportive envi- to these activities. Security Vestibule; ronment to take chances, From fizzy science Elementary School despite the potential for experiments to tree HVAC Upgrades; failure, they’re able to climbing at Camp High School HVAC experience the emotional Skymeadow in Avonmore, Upgrades; impact of risk without GSWPA offers a variety of Elementary School damaging consequences. programs to help keep Window Replacements; Girl Scouts is the premier girls of every age chal- High School Ceiling place to provide girls with lenged while having fun Tile replacements; and a safe environment for with friends. High School Science trying new things and Girl Scouts is open to Room Renovations. overcoming fears, making all girls from kinder- “Just like most of the them greater challenge- garten through grade 12. other school districts locat- seekers, more academical- The more adults step for- ed in Pennsylvania our biggest challenge is with ly proficient students, ward to volunteer, the balancing the district’s and, eventually, more suc- more girls will get the annual budget,” explained cessful adults. chance to be a Girl Scout. McDeavitt. Feeling empowered to Adults over age 18 may Besides the budget, take action is difficult for become volunteers; both McDeavitt is proud of the Submitted photo. girls, but experiencing girls and adults volun- staff throughout the dis- Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School held its prom April 28, at the Reminisce the benefits of girl-led teers can join at any time trict. Banquet Hall outside of Emlenton. The theme was “Under the Stars.” Vying for prom programming like Girl of the year. “Our teachers and sup- queen were (front, from left) Taylor Cooper, Hayden Defibaugh, Allison Sherman, Scouts can lead to signifi- Girl Scout volunteers port staff continually work Emma Fox and Treva Page. Candidates for prom king were (back row) Trent cant growth in girls’ lead- come from all walks of hard to create a learning Chalmers, Christian Pierotti, Brendon Price, Jeffrey Ginn and Brent McCall. ership skills and, accord- life; they are men, environment that is sup- for a rock garden that will starting in 2018-19.” great community support ing to the Girl Scout women, young profession- portive and nurturing beautify the flagpole seat- The elementary school over the years. It truly Research Institute, Girl als, retirees, college stu- despite the budgetary ing area outside the ele- was host many programs takes a community to grow. Scouts have more leader- dents and more. To join or struggles,” McDeavitt said. mentary school soon. Each involving community agen- “Our children and we ship experiences than volunteer, please visit: “The teachers and support day, sixth-grade students cies, including local fire are continually looking for other girls and boys. gswpa.org. staff at A-C Valley elemen- are responsible for lower- departments, the Red input in order to be more Of girls, 84 percent say About Girl Scouts tary demonstrate every day ing the flag and have been Cross, Clarion County effective,” said McDeavitt. their commitment to pro- taught how to handle it Sheriff’s Department and The A-C Valley commu- they learned or did new Western Pennsylva- things in Girl Scouts, and viding our students with all respectfully and fold it Passages, which both nity is very supportive of 80 percent reported that nia the tools they need to properly for storage for the entertained and informed the school’s students and Girl Scouts Western next day, so the rock gar- students about personal events. in Girl Scouts they were become dedicated learners Pennsylvania provides who work hard to achieve den will help students feel safety. “The positive relation- able to do things they nearly 21,000 girls from their goals. This is not an even more ownership and Douglas and elemen- ship between the school could not have done in 27 counties and many dif- easy task on any given day pride of the area. tary school principal, Lori and its stakeholders is other places. Through ferent backgrounds and and they make it look The high school Sherman, started a com- instrumental in teaching experiences like these, received a Positive Behav- munity Book Mobile that our students the impor- beliefs with the resources effortless.” girls become more active ior Intervention Support traveled to different parts tance of community,” said to become tomorrow’s McDeavitt and faculty and engaged learners, grant that focuses on of the ACV community to McDeavitt. leaders. And all of this is are proud of the student develop a positive sense changing school climate. deliver free books, note- A-C Valley’s high school made possible thanks to body for continually work- of self, and learn The highlight of PBIS is books, and snacks to ACV enrollment for 2017-18 was the dedication of more ing hard at creating a com- resourceful problem solv- that it implements a families. 322 and the elementary than 11,000 adult mem- munity of learners and reward system for good The Book Mobile will school was 378. ing. involved citizenry. bers, 100 full-time staff, behaviors instead of simply continue to operate The high school princi- Research shows “Our student body is 20 board members and disciplining for inappropri- through the summer pal is Bill Jordan and Sher- embracing failure as a continually looking for countless supporters, all ate behaviors. months. man is the elementary learning opportunity, ways to contribute in some believing in the power of This year, high school “We partnered with school principal. rather than viewing it as way to making a better teachers began by practic- Riverview Intermediate The school board con- girls. Girl Scouts builds a detractor from success, community,” McDeavitt ing on themselves. Unit to host a Bingo for sists of president Robert girls of courage, confi- improves all aspects of a said. “They kept an eye out Books Night for kinder- McGinnis, vice-president dence and character, who child’s life, particularly As part of our PBIS for teachers that were garten through sixth-grade Kelly Terwilliger, Jennifer make the world a better academics. The Girl Scout efforts, the elementary stu- doing great things, putting families and also partnered Feicht, Craig Ashbaugh, place. For more informa- dents have created posters Research Institute found in tickets, and each week with the FIRST program to Susan Marron, Glenn tion on how to join, volun- for the hallways to promote five people would be drawn host a Music and Literacy Gross, Lena Southworth, the variety of activities teer, reconnect or donate positive behaviors. and rewarded,” McDeavitt night for birth to age-five Leah Rapp, Mark Viertel offered through Girl to GSWPA, call (800) 248- Students have also just said. “We will begin our families,” said McDeavitt. and board secretary Tam- Scouts from planning and 3355 or visit gswpa.org. completed painting rocks program on the students “Our district has had my Thompson. leading projects to partic- ipating in community ser- vice and outdoor expedi- tions allows girls to gain Our Goal: skills and confidence that Rimersburg Lions also help them do well in school. Working Together for This Community “At Girl Scouts, we Club is very activity encourage every girl to take on new challenges, whether she’s climbing in community the rock wall for the first RIMERSBURG pates in the Rimersburg time or taking action to Rimersburg area Lions Cookie Daze parade. In address a community Club is quite active in the addition, the organization issue,” said Patricia A. community. They meet at sponsors the annual Hal- Burkart, chief executive 6:30 p.m. the second and loween Parade and partici- officer of Girl Scouts fourth Mondays of the pates in the Adopt-A-High- Western Pennsylvania. month at the Korner way program with the “Girl Scouts learn that Restaurant. state Department of Trans- while things may not Officers are Dan portation. George, president; Eric always work out the first The club also sponsors a Shick, first vice president; Student of the Month at time, their hard work, Greg Haws, second vice creative ideas and readi- Union High School Janu- president; Ord Randolph, ary-May. ness to take on challenges third vice president; Greg will bring them success.” The club provides year- Mortimer, secretary; Jim ly screenings for Union Children are resilient Kifer, treasurer; Jim School District kinder- and will problem solve McCullough, tail twister; until they master a chal- Rick Bond, lion tamer; Bud garten students for various lenging situation, bounc- Garver, membership com- eye disorders to prevent Wishing all the area athletes good luck. ing back if success isn’t mittee and Dick Kline and future eye problems. immediate. According to a Don Stemmerich, board of The group gives assis- Play hard and enjoy. new study published by directors. tance to local individuals in the American Psychologi- The group’s purpose is need of eyeglasses that cal Association, kids per- to help those less fortu- cannot afford them; they For More Information form better if they know nate, especially in the area also donate to Lions Club Clarion Hospital failure trying again when of sight conservation and eye projects, including such 814-226-1262 it doesn’t go as planned hearing impairments. causes as Beacon Lodge Foundation the first time is part of The group gives mone- Camp for the Blind, Leader the learning process. tary donations to local Dogs for the Blind, and the Research shows “helping organizations in the area. District/Governor’s Sight Clarion Hospital Foundation The Lions Club partici- Conservation Projects. Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition ❖ Life/Education ❖ CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK ❖ July 10-11, 2018 ❖ Page 3 C-L team wins academic medals C-L holds girls’ empowerment program STRATTANVILLE – and Interpersonal On Friday, May 11 nearly Strength. 30 fifth- and sixth-grade This event was made girls from Clarion-Lime- possible through generous stone Elementary partici- donations from parents pated in a 12-hour lock-in and local businesses such at the school to kickoff par- as Deb’s Diner, Sheetz, ticipation in a girls’ Clarion Dental Care, Park- empowerment program er Law Offices, and Loafin’ during the 2018-2019 Bakery. school year. Coming soon to Loafin’ During the event that Bakery in Brookville, a was planned and prepared special edition ROX pastry by the School Counselor for which all purchases will Erin Hockenberry and the go directly to provide schol- Elementary Principal arships for Clarion-Lime- Kristie Taylor, several fac- stone girls to participate in ulty members ran small the ROX program. group activities about self- Some quotes from staff esteem, building strong members who helped: “It relationships, and goal-set- was an awesome event, ting. where girls had the chance The plan for next school to bond, share, and encour- year is to have all sixth age others.” Stephanie grade girls experience a 20- Kalinowski said. week research-based cur- “It was great to work riculum called Ruling Our with the girls to help them Submitted photo. Experiences (ROX). understand that they can The Clarion-Limestone High School Academic Sport League team members who participated in The United This program’s founder, be whoever they want to be Stated Academic Decathlon in Frisco, Texas are: Row 1 (left to right) James Gunning, Mitchell Knepp, Andrew For- Lisa Hinkelman, is also the and nobody can take that rest, Greyson Knepp, Tre Haines, and Christian Smith; and Row 2 (left) Lindsay Shook, Katelyn Clover, Katharine Melch- author of Girls Without from them. I could see er, Reecie Boyles, Levi Orcutt, Lizzy Gruver, Sadie Mahle, and Charisma Ferringer; and Row 3 (left) Taylor Devey, Limits: Helping Girls some of their confidence Coach Lorna Ondrasik, and Ian McNaughton. Achieve Healthy Relation- levels rising in just one STRATTANVILLE – The ence, and social science. And, petition in Frisco. 8 out of 17 teams in Division ships, Academic Success night.” said Jolene Priest. Clarion-Limestone High at the exciting super quiz While there, the team IV. C-L scored 39,903 total School Academic Sports teams take turns solving the earned 10 medals. The team points leaving only 3,172 League competed in The most stimulating challenges also placed 26 out of 77 points between them and the Clarion County Farmers United Stated Academic of all from across every sub- schools at the competition. first place school from Cali- nd Decathlon in Frisco, Texas, ject studied while a live audi- All schools there are clas- fornia, earning 43,075 points. from April 19 - 21, 2018. ence cheers them on. sified as small, medium and The 10 medals were Market begins 32 year The United States Acade- Participants large. Not all schools partici- awarded to: CLARION – The Clarion nial plants, trees and mic Decathlon is a 10 event deliver speeches, one on a pating are public schools, as Reecie Boyles, gold medal County Farmers Market shrubs, fresh cut flowers, scholastic competition for topic of student choice and some are private, charter or in interview, honors division. opened for the season at a local maple syrup and hon- teams of high school stu- one on a topic the students magnet schools. Greyson Knepp scored a per- new starting time of 8 a.m., ey, home-canned goods, dents. have never seen before. Clarion-Limestone com- fect 1000 points to win a gold Saturday, May 12. The mar- handmade goats milk soap, Academic Decathlon isn’t Each high school enters a peted in Division IV, which is medal in interview, scholastic ket is in its 32nd year of olive oil, flavored vinegars, about mastering a single team of nine students: 3 “A” a collection of all second division. Christian Smith meeting on Main Street in and all natural products event, but ten different skills or honor students having a place schools from each state won a silver medal in inter- Clarion. made with essential oils. and disciplines. 3.75 to 4.0 grade point aver- represented. view, honors division. The market currently Up-to-date information can Students are required to age, 3 “B” or scholastic stu- This division is not com- Andrew Forest won a silver has over 17 members, pro- be found on the Clarion write an essay demonstrat- dents having a 3.0 to 3.749 piled by school size, but medal in music, a bronze viding customers with an Farmers Market Facebook ing not just what has been gpa, and 3 “C or below” varsi- rather by earning second medal in economics, scholas- abundant supply of popular page. The market is open learned but how to powerful- ty students having a 0 to place in each participating tic division and a bronze items, such as eggs, chicken, from 8 a.m. to noon every ly argue an idea. Participants 2.999 gpa. state. medal in science. pork, salad greens and Saturday, May 12 through are interviewed by judges Clarion-Limestone’s ASL That makes Division IV a Katharine Melcher won a home baked goods. Oct. 27, and is located in the asking thoughtful questions team, under the direction of difficult division because C-L gold medal in literature, a sil- In addition to the broad parking lot next to the Clar- about past experiences and Lorna Ondrasik, competed competed against all sizes ver medal in music, varsity range of produce and fruit ion County Courthouse on future goals. as a Division IV school as a and varieties of schools, as division, a silver medal in shoppers will find available Main Street, Clarion. The Students take challeng- result of placing second in well as some international social science, and a bronze this season, customers will market is open rain or ing exams in art, economics, the state for the first time to schools. medal in the overall Division also find annual and peren- shine. literature, math, music, sci- move on to the national com- Clarion-Limestone placed IV national competition. C-L strives for excellence CLARION TWP. – Accord- through rigorous curricula ✔Molly Greenawalt ing to its website, Clarion- and meaningful, effective — Millcreek Township, Union Limestone School District instruction; consequently Township, Corsica Borough. community is committed to demonstrating mastery on School board president. Term providing students with a high-quality assessments, ends: 2019. quality education in prepara- with all stakeholders being ✔Terry Leadbetter - Mill- tion for success in a diverse held accountable throughout creek Township, Union Town- world. the process. ship, Corsica Borough. School Therefore, the district “The Clarion-Limestone board vice-president. Term prides itself on creating a Board of Education is respon- ends: 2019. learning environment that sible for the hiring and super- ✔Kathy Henry - Lime- enriches background knowl- vision of the superintendent of stone Township, Strattanville edge with hands-on experi- schools, and setting district Borough. Term ends: 2021. For All Your Lumber & Building Supply Needs ences, which facilitate academ- policies. ✔Jamie Mahle - Clarion ic achievement and the sense “Each of the board mem- Township. Terms ends 2019. of self-worth and accomplish- bers is elected to a four-year ✔Mike Meals. —Lime- ment in every student. term and serves without com- stone Township, Strattanville Students view successes pensation. Borough. Term ends 2019. Also Now Offering: and failures as learning expe- “Board members choose to ✔Roger Powell - Millcreek riences and knowledge as pow- serve their school district as a Township, Union Township, er. result of their dedication to Corsica Borough. Term ends The district strives to instill education of children in a pub- 2021. Cetol® Log & Siding an attitude in every student lic setting, and the desire to ✔David Schirmer - Lime- that education is a continuous provide opportunities for all stone Township, Strattanville process that is essential to gain students to learn.” Borough. Term ends 2021. the knowledge, dispositions, The school board ✔Gary Sproul - Clarion and skills required to promote The Clarion-Limestone Township. Term ends 2021. leadership in the classroom School District Board of Direc- ✔Lee Stewart - Clarion and community. tors includes: Township. Term ends 2019. The district encourages Cetol® SRD creativity and optimal perfor- mance in all academic and Serving Children Birth extracurricular endeavors. In Lumber Hardware Tools addition to academics, its stu- to Age 5 through: • • dents have an opportunity to  Early Head Start participate in a wide array of studies: technical and business  Head Start Concrete • Roofing & Siding exploration, music, arts, health  Pre-K Counts and physical education. The district also provides Windows & Doors numerous clubs and activities to accommodate the interests ALL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS FREE TO of its students. ELIGIBLE FAMILIES The Clarion-Limestone Paint & Drywall Rentals High School thrives on out- THROUGHOUT CLARION AND • standing academic perfor- mance. 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Career Centercenter’s cooperative educa- students jump into employment By Brett R. Whitling tion program for third-year CLARION NEWS Writer students has been very suc- CLARION cessful as students are Students at the Clarion offered a position at a com- County Career Center pany related to their educa- aren’t just getting an educa- tion. tion, but are being prepared “It’s a great opportunity to enter a career field. for a senior to make money As a Career and Techni- for half-a-day and get real cal Education (CTE) facility, world experience instead of the Career Center educates sitting in a classroom,” students to be prepared for Atwood said. college and high-wage, The career center is also high-demand careers. preparing to expand its The career center’s new housing construction pro- director, Kirk Atwood, gram. reported a very successful Until now, the career year as 16 students received center has had one instruc- job offers for full-time tor per program. employment following their With the program’s graduation. growth, the career center is At Swartfager Welding, hiring an additional Corey Best, Quentin Best instructor with a different Submitted photo. and Curtis McKinney from background than its current The Clarion County Career Center senior students that were offered jobs from Swartfager Welding who par- Union High School and instructor, to diversify its ticipated in the “Letter of Intent Signing Day” on May 11 are: (left to right) Braiden Cochran, Quentin Best, Cur- Braiden Cochran from Key- teachings. tis McKinney, Ken Swartfager (from Swartfager Welding), Corey Best, Michael Fox, Zachary Whitling. Missing from stone High School were So far, the career center photo: Nicklas Bowser. offered positions from their has 57 students interested education in welding and in the program for next “I’m pretty happy with fabrication. year. our students,” Atwood said. Nicklas Bowser from “At one point this year “Everyone did a little bit to Union High School, Michael we had three businesses help out. It was a true com- Fox from Clarion Area and looking for co-op employ- munity effort in the build- Zachary Whitling from ment,” said Atwood. “There ing.” Allegheny-Clarion Valley is a real need in the commu- Funding were offered positions from nity.” While the career center their education in automo- Each teacher at the faces similar financial tive technology. career center comes from an struggles as most school dis- At Training Towards experienced background in tricts, they are in a more Self Reliance (TTSR), the field they are in and then unique situation as they Krista Greenawalt from are taught teaching skills. rely on the seven county Keystone and Alaina Stark Atwood said the students school districts for its fund- from Clarion-Limestone NOCTI scores were a big ing. High School were offered highlight for the year. The “Pension obligations are positions with their educa- state sets the bar for at least tough, we also have salary tion in allied health sci- 75 percent of students to be increases – but our differ- ences. found competent or ence is we are not a taxing At Seidle Chevrolet advanced. body,” Atwood said. “It is a Buick GMC, Mason Groner This year, 98 percent of challenge to do what we can from North Clarion High the students were found with what we have.” School was offered a posi- competent or advanced. The career center doesn’t tion with his education in Students also worked have any major renovations automotive technology. with Redbank Valley to or projects coming up with At Zacherl Motors, make bike racks and created the exception of replacing Keaton Minich from Red- bus sheds for C-L School Dis- the HVAC unit in the school. bank Valley High School trict. Atwood said they have was offered a position with “Coins for a cure” also started receiving dona- his education in diesel tech- October is traditionally tions from businesses to replace the sign located on nology. the month where the Submitted photo. At Armstrong County state Route 68. nation focuses on breast Atwood expressed his Construction technology student Seth Nellis securely sits on the roof of a partial- 9-1-1, Autumn Rapp from cancer research. Keystone was offered a posi- appreciation for those who ly made home sawing off excess wood. Construction technology students receive tion with her education in This past October, the have contributed. training in all aspects of the construction trades. police science. Career Center did their The new sign will be an At Quality Carwash “Coins for a Cure” cam- electronic sign which can be Systems, Blake Woolam paign and the focus was on changed from the building from Clarion Area was multiple types of cancer instead of letters on a mar- offered a position with his awareness. quee. education in welding and Each classroom was Letters of intent fabrication. provided a container and The Clarion County At JC Pennys Hair the students and staff were Career Center held its first Salon, Taylor Cooper from asked to donate their loose Career and Technical “Let- A-C Valley was offered a coins. ter of Intent Signing Day” position with her education Students are offered fun on Friday, May 11. in cosmetology styling acad- incentives as a way to The event allowed senior emy. encourage their efforts. students to ‘take a page out At RMI (security com- Many of the students of the playbook’ of high pany for AK Steel), Cody were very generous, also school athletes who sign let- Moore and Adam Perkins donating paper money. ters of intent to play college from North Clarion were During the last school sports. offered positions with their year, students donated over Students signed symbol- education in police science. $5,000. ic letters of intent indicating Atwood said the career they plan to accept employ- ment offers related to their field of study after gradua- tion. Canine Obedience Club: The letters were also signed by the employer/business repre- training dogs and their sentative and Kirk Atwood, Career Center director. owners since 1992 The idea for the ceremo- KNOX – Dogs are one this course, participants ny came from a Facebook of the most popular pets and their dogs are evalu- posting from Henrico Coun- Submitted photo. in the United States. A ated. Those who pass will ty Public Schools’ Career Welding and fabrication student Jessi Phillippi watches a computer cut through trained, well-behaved dog earn their Canine Good and Technical Education a piece of sheet metal. This program is designed to provide students with entry-lev- is a welcome and beloved Citizen certification. program, which was shared el skills in the field of welding and metal fabrication.  by Mike Rowe from Discov- member of almost any Therapy Dog Inter- ery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs.” ers who made job offers and 911); Blake Woolam (Quali- The career center’s family. But where can one national training pre- Mike wrote on his Face- were recognized at the ty Car Wash Systems); Tay- board is made up of two go to receive the proper pares you and your dog to book page “This is the way event: Ken Swartfager from lor Cooper (JC Penney members of county school training for their canine provide emotional support forward, no attempt to close Swartfager Welding; Mia Salon); Cody Moore and district board members. companion? to those in need by visit- the skills gap will ever suc- Stiller and Stacy Shaffer Adam Perkins (RMI). From A-C Valley are The answer is Clarion ing nursing homes, ceed, until or unless we cele- from Training Towards Self The Career Center looks Leah Rapp and Bob McGin- Canine Obedience Club in schools, senior living cen- brate those who are willing Reliance (TTSR); Tom Sei- forward to expanding this nis. Knox. Since 1992, CCOC ters, libraries and hospi- to learn a skill that’s in dle from Seidle Chevrolet event next year to include From Clarion Area are has been training dogs tals. The CCOC group of demand.” Buick GMC; Brian Jones not only the students and Todd Bauer and Hugh Hen- and their owners. We can CGC and TDI dogs also Kirk Atwood, director at from Armstrong County employers, but also parents, ry. the Career Center stated 911; Keith Woolam from special guests and members From C-L are Roger help to transform your participates in many of the media. bouncing, crazy puppy parades, fairs and dog “We are incredibly proud of Quality Car Wash Systems; Powell and Lee Stewart. the work that our students Zacherl Motors; JC Penney The event is a way to cel- From Keystone are Jim into a calm, vital part of safety demonstrations Salon; RMI (a security com- ebrate the students, the family. throughout the tri-county do every day. It is beyond Beary and Dwayne VanTas- satisfying to see that local pany for AK Steel). employers, local area jobs sel. CCOC is the only area. Sixteen students have and success of career and licensed American Kennel For those desiring to employers recognize that From North Clarion are the Career Center is produc- accepted offers of employ- technical education. Jill Foys and James Shaftic. Club organization in the further their training or ment after graduating: Some CCCC facts area that promotes participate in competi- ing top notch employees. From Redbank Valley Corey Best, Quentin Best, The career center had are Linda Ferrigner and responsible dog ownership tions with their four- “We have no greater goal Nicklas Bowser, Curtis 302 enrolled last year. Donald Nair. through training, educa- legged friends, becoming a than to ensure that our Clarion County students McKinney, Braiden Atwood anticipates over From Union are Terry tion and love of dogs. We member of CCOC offers a have the opportunity to Cochran, Michael Fox, 350 for the upcoming 2018- Rush and Adam Vogle. welcome all breeds of wealth of opportunities to stick around and become Zachary Whitling 19 school year. dogs, including all Ameri- learn more. Clarion County adults. The (Swartfager Welding); can mixed breeds. Club members can partnerships that these Krista Greenawalt and Alaina Stark (TTSR); CCOC offers the fol- take classes in more businesses and our school The Arc of Clarion and Venango Counties lowing classes to the pub- advanced obedience, rally, work to foster make certain Mason Groner (Seidle lic: utility and agility. CCOC that this goal can become a Chevrolet); Keaton Minich provides a variety of services and programs Puppy Kindergarten, holds two AKC-sanctioned reality.” (Zacherl Motors); Autumn designed to support people who a seven-week class which rally/obedience trials at There are eight employ- Rapp (Armstrong County focuses on obedience their home in Knox every experience disabilities. training and socialization year and also hosts four In-Home and Community Supports for puppies younger than AKC agility trials at five months old Countryside Agility in Short-Term Respite Beginner Obedience, Erie. These trials are open Companion Services an eight-week course to the public at no cost. which is designed to For more information Advocacy Support expand upon about CCOC, you can find Summer Day Camp commands and behaviors them online at The Arc advocates for the rights and full learned in Puppy Kinder- www.ccoc4dogs.org. Their participation of all children and adults garten and to help further website lists the many grow your bond with your training opportunities with intellectual disabilities. dog. available, as well as Expires 7.31.18 CN Canine Good Citizen, events CCOC participates a seven-week class focus- in. They encourage you to thearcclarion.org ing on helping your dog check them out and devel- become a well-behaved op a better life-long bond Clarion, Pa 16214 pet. Upon completion of with your dog. (814) 226-7033 O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O O Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Page 5 WIC celebrates 44 years Big Brothers Big Sisters group is

changingOIL CITY – Big Brothers with name our service delivery and Big Sisters of the Oil Region will allow us to operate more has been a positive force in efficiently for the families we the lives of children in our serve. area since 1994. Beginning July 1, Big After 24 years of serving Brothers Big Sisters of the the community as an affili- Oil Region will officially be ate of Brothers Big Sisters of known as Youth Connection. America (BBBSA), we have We will continue operat- decided to disaffiliate from ing as a program under the the National Association. umbrella of Family Service While we have enjoyed & Children’s Aid Society. our partnership with BBB- In 1994, FSCAS recog- SA over the years, and we nized the need for mentors have benefited in gaining in Venango and Forest Coun- knowledge and experience, ty and has since then we feel it is time to start a expanded the mentoring ser- Submitted photo. new venture on our own. vices to include Clarion and Shown here are the employees of the Woman, Infants, and Children Program in Pennsylvania: (left to right) The Governing Board of eastern Crawford Counties. Carrie Dinsmore, Community Health Services WIC director; Harmony Motter, breastfeeding peer counselor; Mor- Directors of Family Service To assist us in our new gan Pence, Clarion clinic manager; Alexis Perka, nutritionist; Dawn Venman, nutritionist; Cynthia Courtney, WIC & Children’s Aid Society venture, we will become a receptionist; Marissa McIntire, breastfeeding peer counselor; Lori Gallagher, breastfeeding peer counselor; Ash- (FSCAS) and staff have program partner of The ley Kenny, nutritionist; Nicole Johnson, breastfeeding peer counselor; Amanda Bruce, administrative specialist; decided to move forward Mentoring Partnership of Mary Ferguson, nutritionist; and Cynthia Sharrow, nutritionist. with implementing a new Southwest Pennsylvania, MEADVILLE – has administered the WIC gram to help improve the Pennsylvania WIC is mentoring model. which will allow us to receive While the name change support, training, and tech- Meadville Medical Center program in Crawford health of women, infants, funded by the United nical assistance on various announced that May 28, County since the program’s and children. States Department of Agri- will have minimal effect on th our community-based men- aspects of program develop- 2018, marked the 44 origin. WIC services are pro- culture. WIC is an equal ment and implementation. vided at no costs to fami- toring program, this is the anniversary of the Woman, In 1981, CHS began opportunity provider. most cost effective way to Jessica Walters, Program Infants, and Children Pro- administering the WIC lies. WIC offers advice for For more information, best fit the needs of our com- Director said “we are very gram in Pennsylvania. Program in both Clarion healthy eating, healthy or to apply for WIC, visit munity. excited about this new Community Health Ser- and Warren counties. foods, breastfeeding sup- their website at: www.paw- Adopting a new model opportunity to partner with vices, Inc., a subsidy of WIC is the Special Sup- port, and medical and com- ic.com. will give us greater control the Mentoring Partnership Meadville Medical Center, plemental Nutrition Pro- munity referrals. over the costs associated and feel this is going to be the best opportunity for our community to provide local youth with a screened, Clarion County Civil trained, and supervised UGI donates to IC mentor that they want and need.” With our new name, Air Patrol serves here Youth Connection, our vision will be “To help youth realize and reach their dreams through the guidance of a professionally supported mentoring relationship.” Our goal remains the same to provide a mentoring program that “connects” youth to a mentor who encourages self-confidence, good behavior, and enthusi- astic performance in school. We have enjoyed the established relationships that we have formed within the communities that we serve and look forward to continuing those and form- ing new relationships in the future. If you have any ques- Submitted photo. tions, please feel free to con- The senior member of the Civil Air Patrol Maj. Steve tact our office at (814) 676- Aaron of Clarion and Civil Air Patrol member Maj. Earl 9940 ext. 28. We welcome your comments and value Gardner both participated in the relay to transport the your continued support. “Total Force Partners” painting which was in hand and

CLARION NEWS photo by Jessica E. Funk. ready to be transported to the Pentagon. UGI Energy Services LLC recently presented a $5,000 scholarship to the Chil- CLARION – Civil Air 26,000 young people cur- dren’s Scholarship Fund of Pennsylvania. The contribution was facilitated through Patrol, the official auxiliary rently participating in the Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development Opportu- of the U.S. Air Force, is a CAP cadet programs which nity Scholarship Tax Credit program (OSTC). Receiving the check on Immaculate Hope nonprofit organization is open to all youth ages Conception School’s behalf is Bella Troese (sixth-grade), Jacob Daugherty (fifth- with 61,000 members 12-18. grade) and Kennedy Haggerty (fourth-grade). nationwide, operating a CAP received the World fleet of 550 aircraft. Peace Prize in 2011 and for your CAP, in its Air Force has been performing mis- auxiliary role, performs 90 sions for America for 71 Churches serve East Brady area percent of continental U.S. years. EAST BRADY Email: EastBradyS- open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Churches serving East [email protected] every Thursday and is inland search and rescue CAP also participates in futureRIMERSBURG — Hope Brady include: Facebook page: East- located at the rear of the missions as tasked by the Wreaths Across America, for Your Future, now in its BradySligoUMC church. Air Force Rescue Coordina- an initiative to remember, fifth year, is a non-profit orga- United Methodist tion Center and is credited First Presbyterian St. Eusebius honor and teach about the nization located in the P.O. Box 416 by the AFRCC with saving sacrifices of U.S. military Rimersburg area. Kelly’s Way, East Brady 102 Fourth Street, East Brady 301 E. Second St., East Brady an average of 80 lives Pastor: Rev. Lola Pastor: Rev. Raymond Administrator: the veterans. Shana Stevens is the pres- Turnbull Eichler Rev. William Kuba. annually. Its volunteers The Clarion County ident of Hope for Your Future. The organization was created Phone: (724) 526- Church has about 100 There are 90 member also perform homeland Civil Air Patrol meets at security, disaster relief and in the memory of Shana’s sis- 5646 active members. families. 6:30 p.m. weekly on Thurs- ter, Amy, who passed away The church is part of a All ages Sunday Masses: 4:30 p.m. Sat- drug interdiction missions day evenings at the Clarion at the request of federal, from the most aggressive two-church charge with school: 9:45 a.m. urday, and 8:30 a.m. Sun- County Airport, 395 Air- form of brain cancer that Sligo UMC. The church is Sunday worship ser- day. state and local agencies. port Road, Shippenville. The members play a exists. Since their creation, fully handicap accessible vice: 10:30 a.m. Religious education: For membership inquiries they have been able to help 33 leading role in aerospace Sunday school: 10 Women’s Association Home schooling, with or more information visit families in the Rimersburg, a.m. meets at 10 a.m. the first occasional meetings at education and serve as www.ClarionCAP.org. Sligo and East Brady areas. Sunday worship ser- Thursday of the month. the church. mentors to more than Every year, they host a vice: 11:15 a.m. Church building, con- Confessions before race event as a fundraiser at Allegheny Hills verted in 1929, was a for- all masses. Four to six the Rimersburg fairgrounds. Retirement Residence mer mansion. The church months advance notice This year, the fundraiser Bible study: 1:30 p.m., has one of three 19th cen- needed for weddings. For event will consist of a 5k/10k Wednesdays (Sept. tury Italian sculptures of baptisms, contact the pas- Rimersburg race, two-mile walk, kids’ through May) the Last Supper. tor. superhero race, Chinese auc- Food Pantry: 9 to The building is also St. Richards is the tion, 50/50 raffle, beef raffle 10:30 a.m. the third Tues- home to the East Brady Mission church for St. and Touch-a-Truck for the day of the month. Public Library which is Eusebius. Country Steppers RIMERSBURG — month at the community children. Clarion County has two building from 7:30 to This organization was cre- line dance groups. One 10:30 p.m., cost $6 per ated to assist people who group meets in Clarion at person. have been diagnosed with the Main Street Center Any age that is inter- cancer. Helpmates, Inc. (community building). The ested in dancing is wel- If you would like more nal background checks Helpmates, Inc. and its Caring for people at information about this completed. All caregivers divisions strive to bring the class is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. come to attend at either home since 1987 organization, you can email CLARION – For a little are thoroughly trained and best of home care and per- on Thursday nights. It is a class or dance. For more them at: hopeforyour- over 30 years Helpmates, receive specialized ongoing sonal care services to peo- more advanced line dance information call Jean at Inc. Home Care Agency has education in order to pro- ple of all ages in the com- class taught by Carol (814) 745-2128. [email protected]. specialized in providing vide care in a safe, secure fort of their own home. Cotherman. The cost is $2 non-medical services for and professional manner. This year the agency will per class, and is held in people to live independent- Helpmates, Inc. is a cer- mark over 30 years of pro- the lower level, with the ly and safely at home. The tified provider for the viding service to those in entrance in the rear. BERTEOTTI agency was one of the first Pennsylvania Department need and still remains They hold a dance from in the area to provide of Aging and work closely independently owned and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the exclusively the non-med- with the Area Agencies on operated. For more infor- second Friday of each INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ical services that are neces- Aging in the counties mation on services in Clar- SERVICES, INC. served. The agency also is a ion County please call the month, on the main level, sary for those in need to cost of $6 per person. remain at home. Services provider for the Veterans local office at 1-855-333- ® include, but are not limited Administration providing 7910. In Rimersburg, they Louis R. Berteotti, CLU, ChFC, CFP teach line dancing and to, personal care, house- services for our veterans For services in other Retirement • Investments • Estate Planning hold management services, and their spouses who counties please call toll couples dancing, from 7 to and respite care to name a qualify. All Helpmates, Inc. free 1-888-772-6850 for the 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday Individual or Group: Life • Health • Disability few. Services are available county office locations are office location nearest to nights at the community Long Term Care • Medicare Supplemental Insurance from one hour a day to 24 licensed by the Pa Dept. of building behind the fire you or visit www.help- (814) 226-4522 Toll free (877) 642-7526 hours a day; seven days a Health to provide home matesinc.com for a com- station. Taught by Herb & Advisory Services and Securities Offered Through week including holidays. care services. Helpmates, plete list of office locations Barb Horner, the cost is $1 Inc. currently has 18 office LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor • Member FINRA/SIPC Staff members are and other services provid- per class. locations which provide insured, bonded and care- ed by Helpmates, Inc. and They hold a dance the 21119 Paint Blvd • Shippenville fully screened with crimi- services to 38 counties third Friday night of each “Serving Your Financial Needs Since 1973” throughout Pennsylvania. its divisions. O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 6 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Wildflower Garden Club promote and beautifies the community LEEPER – In 1996, a Church. fessor of horticulture at At the forefront of the small group of women Along with a business Ohio University. Her many gardening beauti- from Leeper organized meeting, our Master presentation addressed fication responsibilities The Wildflower Garden Gardeners present a 5 to plants that would grow of WGC are the Cook Club. It became federat- 10 minute horticulture in our climate zone. 150 Forest Sawmill Center ed with the Garden Club lesson. There is also an attendees each planted a for the Arts Gardens and Federation of Pennsyl- educational program. large planter with tiny the Farmington Park vania, District VIII, in Some examples are: plants that will grow Blue Star Memorial. 1998. making a kokedama, and be cared for by the WGC members also The Wildflower Gar- conservation practices staff of C&A Trees until manage the concession den Club has members in Clarion County, early May when they are stand for several plays from Leeper, Lucinda, what’s budding in and taken home. at the Sawmill Theatre. Tylersburg, Cook Forest, around the yard, visits Several years ago, an Theatre goers are tempt- Shippenville, Strat- to a local mushroom after school program ed by home baked good- tanville, Clarion, Tiones- grower, a lavender grow- called “Little Sprouts” ies, snacks, coffee, soda ta, Marble, Marienville er, and an organic was organized at the and water. and Knox. farmer, attracting North Clarion Elemen- Twice a year club The club purpose is to monarch butterflies, and tary School. As many as members donate their promote gardening, edu- putting your garden to 40 enthusiastic children time to highway clean-up cate their members and bed for the winter. attend and learn horti- along a two mile section beautify the community. The Wildflower Gar- culture and a gardening of the Miola Road. The Meetings are held at den Club held its related craft. Often club also sponsors two Submitted photo. 6:00 p.m., the second eleventh successful there is a guest speaker. Red Cross blood drives The Wildflower Garden Club donated “The Saved Tuesday of each month Spring Ahead Event on WGC members will be held at the Good Shep- Seed” book by Brenda Moore to the Redbank Valley from February through March 3, 2018. assisting with the plant- herd United Methodist Public Library. Shown here are: (back row from left) November, at the Tylers- The guest speaker ing of the school garden Church in Tylersburg. Rosie Lawrence, Garden Club member, Jaylene Smith, burg United Methodist was Laura Deeter, a pro- this year. The club’s “Garden of library director, Carol Riffer, Garden Club member and (front row) Harley Jennings, a three year old holding the Month” recognition the donated book. The club has been donating chil- of flower gardens of non- dren’s books to different elementary schools and WGC members will con- libraries throughout Clarion County. tinue with a new garden Strattanville offers American chosen each month, Saved Seed,” a children’s and other points of March through October. book, to each elementary interest. Tickets are still The WGC Garden of the school library and each available. Legion,STRATTANVILLE auxiliary – organization is toand sup- 249 clubsof Strattanville has Month sign is proudly children’s library in The current officers Service organizations port the aims and pur- 65 members. Meetings displayed in each garden Clarion and Forest are: Judy Miller, presi- based in Strattanville poses of the American are not held in July or and a picture is in the Counties. dent; Rosie Lawrence, include: Legion. August. local newspaper. Each year WGC spon- vice-president; Patty The group was orga- The legion meets at 8 As part of the Nation- sors a bus trip. This Girt, secretary; and Legion Auxiliary nized in January 1927 p.m. the second Monday al Garden Clubs commu- year’s trip will be Sep- Kathy Yocca, treasurer. The Auxiliary to the with 26 charter members. of each month at the nity service “Plant Amer- tember 24-28 to Mack- New members are Richard C. Kirby Ameri- Membership is open to legion home. ica” theme, WGC is inac Island and welcome anytime. can Legion Post 249 in wives, mothers, daugh- The purpose of the donating a copy of “The Frankenmuth, Michigan Strattanville meets at 7 ters and granddaughters organization is to uphold p.m. the first Monday of of legion members or and defend the Constitu- the month in the post female veterans (veter- tion of the United States home. There is no meet- ans can belong to both of America. ing in January or July. the legion and auxiliary). Prospective post mem- The auxiliary meets The Nimble Thimbles The organization’s bers must have served with the legion at 8 p.m. activities include distrib- with the armed forces the second Monday in uting poppies on Memori- during World War I and September. al Day and participating II, Korean War, Vietnam Quilters donate goods Auxiliary officers for in Memorial Day cere- War or Gulf War and SHANNONDALE – Kennemuth, trip coordi- They have made bags, 2017 - 2018 are Patricia monies. The auxiliary have either an honorable The Nimble Thimbles nator. pillows and hats for can- Lewis, president; Joann assists with the Veterans or general discharge from Quilters organized in The club is open to cer patients and blan- Hartnett, first vice presi- Day dinner in November the service. 1993, meets at 10 a.m. people who like to sew kets for a local dent; Sandy Reed, second and holds a snack bar The post holds games Mondays at the United and quilt. Visitors may preschool. They also vice president; Alberta and sells games of chance for adults each Tuesday Methodist Church in attend two times before make items for local “Bert” Larson, secre- tickets for games night evening including Bingo Summerville. joining. organizations that assist tary/treasurer, Helen every Tuesday. at 7 p.m., a Veteran’s Day Officers are Nancy Activities include a with abused women and Williams, chaplain; Jane dinner in November, dec- Bish, president; Janice bus trips to the quilt children. Wenner, historian, and American Legion orates veterans’ graves in Martz, vice president; shows throughout the New members are Deanna Shpakoff , Formed in October May, and removes the Evelyn Kennemuth, sec- year. always welcome; contact sergeant at arms. 1927, the Richard C. Kir- flags from the graves in retary; Carol Alcorn, The group is very any member to find out The purpose of the by American Legion Post September. treasurer and Delores active in the community. how to join.

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Redbankright now Valley is limited and ing School Competition, 3rd in ing,District Madison, Porter, and planse v e rchanges . Eventually five ele- By Carli M. Meeker decreasing fiscal Elementary Linguistics, Redbank of both Clarion The entire Redbank mentary schools would CLARION NEWS Writer resources from the state,” 2nd in Elementary Equa- and Armstrong counties. Valley community has serve the area’s younger NEW BETHLEHEM said Drzewiecki. “The nd The two elementary ownership and pride in students. Porter Town- Starting in the 2018- tions, and 2 in the Pres- district received less than ident’s Competition. The schools in New Bethle- the school district. Their ship Elementary School 2019 school year, Red- one percent increase in hem and Hawthorn and commitment and support was the oldest construct- bank Valley School Dis- fifth and sixth grade Gift- state funding during the st the high school in New is evident. ed in 1935. Madison trict will start to undergo 2017-2018 school year,” ed students won 1 place Bethlehem are well District history Township and Mahoning changes to benefit stu- in the President’s Compe- he added. “With the cur- maintained, clean, and According to the dis- Township Elementary dents, teachers, and the rd rent proposed state bud- tition and 3 place in the present a pleasant educa- trict’s website: Redbank Schools were built in community. get representing a simi- Scrabble Competition. tional environment. Valley School District 1959. Redbank-Hawthorn “We will complete the lar increase in revenue Emily Truitt won the The students of Red- had its beginning in 1950 Elementary and New one-to-one computer tech from the state, additional American Legion Auxil- bank Valley have indicat- when a jointure was Bethlehem-South Bethle- project at the beginning state funding will not iary Essay contest on ed that they feel safe at formed and a Board of hem Elementary Schools of the 2018 school year,” even be close to covering th th school. The lack of graffi- Directors was organized. were built in 1960 and stated Redbank Valley Americanism at the 5 -6 the additional staff costs ti and vandalism is an The official name of 1962 respectively. Superintendent Michael grade local level. in salary, health care, indicator of the pride the Redbank Valley Joint Following a 1986 tor- Drzewiecki. “Each stu- When asked how the retirement and fixed con- students and community Schools was adopted. The nado, which caused a dent at the high school community impacts the tracted services.” have in their school. This area and its education great deal of damage to will have been assigned a school, and the students, With the troubles was cited in a recent system was going to expe- Madison Elementary, the chrome book, and profes- Drzewiecki said “The come the triumphs. At school safety survey. rience some major building was closed. sional development for community involvement the high school level stu- Graduates report that changes. The jointure Porter Township was also staff to ensure student at the high school level dents are taking the AP the education they would combine the nine closed in a reorganization learning objectives that has increased over the exams. In addition, stu- received has prepared separate school boards of plan, which spurred other teach applications is past year. Through the dents throughout the them for their post-sec- the area and many of the building renovations and ongoing.” civic engagement projects year have attended many ondary endeavors. The 17 rural community additions to accommo- When asked about the as well as our search for academic competitions, district curriculum and schools that each village date the school closings. intermediate and elemen- work day in the spring, driving competitions, and technology play an claimed. Several renovation pro- tary school, Drzewiecki and other activities business and Civic pro- important role in that In 1957 the newly jects continued for the responded, “The interme- inside classrooms, com- jects. success. built high school received next 10 years. diate students now have munity members have Sixth-grader Elliott The high school build- its first students. The For more information five after school clubs; been invited and have Rutkowski took first ing and athletic fields New Bethlehem High on Redbank Valley High Tech4s, GEMS, SAC, accepted the invite to be place at the GEO Bee at survived the four feet of School had been closed School, call (814)-275- Running Club, and Bike a part of the education in Clarion University. Fifth water in the 1996 flood. approximately two years 2424, Redbank Valley Club. The elementary our school.” graders Claire Hepler Mission statement No one will forget the earlier and students were Intermediate School, call school implemented a lab and Kira Bonannowon flood, but the district has (814)-365-5141, or Red- “The mission of the temporarily educated in approach so that each won the 2016-2017 Elk pulled together and bank Valley Primary Redbank Valley School the fire hall, the grade level teacher has County Alliance Home- moved forward, stronger School, call (814)-275- District community is to Stahlman Garage build- access to a full mobile lab work Challenge and were and more confident than 2680. instill the knowledge, ing and other facilities. for computer based learn- published in the “Tracks attitudes, and skills ing activities.” and Racks” magazine. needed for each student Currently, the Red- Sixth grader Noah to achieve at his or her bank Valley High School Schreckengost represent- highest potential while Five libraries serve Clarion County Track is being resur- ed RV in the Scripps providing a safe, disci- CLARION – The Clari- also offers a bi-monthly Monday, Tuesday and faced. The project is National Spelling Bee in plined, and inviting envi- on County Library System young adult book club and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. expected to be completed Pittsburgh. Ayden Adams ronment.” was established in 1961 adult book discussions. Wednesday and Friday by the beginning of the and Caleb Daniels, fifth and is comprised of five Meeting space is available and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur- 2018-2019 school year. graders, represented RV About the district libraries located in Clari- for individuals, businesses day (8 a.m. to noon Satur- The school’s security will at the Intermediate Unit According to informa- on, Rimersburg, Knox, and organizations at no day summer hours). They be upgraded with in the 24 Challenge Math tion from the district’s New Bethlehem and cost for non-profit purpos- are closed Sundays. The upgrades in camera mon- competition after win- website: Redbank Valley Foxburg. es. library is located at 720 itoring, door alarms, door ning at the Intermediate School District provides Daniel Parker is the The Secret Garden Broad Street in New Beth- glass and entry/exit con- Building. education services for the administrator for CCLS. Book Store located on the lehem. trol into each building The third and fourth 165 square mile area of All of the CCLS second floor is open all The library offers E- during the school day. New Bethlehem and grade Gifted students libraries offer public com- year and offers a wide Readers and Kindles and “The biggest challenge Hawthorn Boroughs, and won 3rd place in the Read- puters with internet variety of gently used passport services. in the school district the townships of Mahon- access, wireless internet books, audiobooks and Staff members include connection and fax ser- more. Jaylene Smith, director, vices. While each library Rachel Campbell is the Amy Toth, Vicki Hoffman has their own service area, director, Sherri Campbell and Debbie Troupe. Shippenville area churches all CCLS libraries will is the interlibrary loan They have a “tiny tots” freely serve any Clarion librarian, Linda Bowser is playgroup at 10:30 a.m. County resident. Ebooks, the circulation desk clerk Thursdays and a book club digital magazines, audio- and Ginger Rodgers is the meeting at 6 p.m. the first serveSHIPPENVILLE hundreds – p.m. the third Tuesday of of peoplegathering of nearly 400 books and many other programming and out- Thursday of the month. Churches serving the Ship- the month (except for Jan- and we continue to grow. electronic databases are reach coordinator. The Redbank Valley penville area include: uary) at the K-Mart We have added on to and available to residents who The library phone Public Library’s phone Manor UMC entrance of the Clarion completely remodeled our have a library card. number is (814) 473-3800 number is (814) 275-2870 Mall. Rada knives and primary building, and have Each CCLS library and the website is and their website is 9 Airport Road, Paint Town- brooms are also available plans to expand our cam- offers a variety of pro- www.youseemore.com/elm www.youseemore.com/new ship, Shippenville for purchase at the bake pus again with the addi- grams for children, teens l bethlehem. Pastor: the Rev. Carol sale or by contacting the tion of a brand new wor- Brown and adults throughout the Knox Public Foxburg Public church. If you have any ship center to get us all year and a special summer Part of the MCM Co-op, questions, please call the under one roof, and one Library Library a three-church cooperative quest program during the The Knox Public The Foxburg Free church at (814) 782-3202. service again. The new summer. parish consisting of Manor building project is well library is open from 9:30 Library is open from 10 UMC, Monroe Chapel and Holy Trinity Luther- underway. Clarion Free a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays Curllsville United an This is an exciting time Library Tuesday and Thursday; and Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 Methodist churches. 501 Main St., Shippenville at Cornerstone, and God’s Clarion Free Library is 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday p.m., Wednesdays and 10 Sunday worship: 9 The church has about blessings and energy are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, a.m. 128 baptized members. evident. Monday through Thurs- Saturday (9:30 a.m. to 2 Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday school: 10 Sunday worship: Cornerstone’s programs day; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday p.m. on Saturday from They are located at 31 a.m. 10:30 a.m. span the generations of our and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June to August); and is Main Street in Foxburg. Phone: 226-0220 Free breakfast: 8-10 family. From youth group, Saturday, and is located at located at 305 North Main Foxburg Free Library Fully handicapped a.m. last Saturday of the SHINE, high school Bible 644 Main Street in Clari- Street in Knox. They are offers MiFi rentals accessible church. month. instruction classes (BIC), on. closed on Wednesdays and The library has a book Shippenville UMC Craft circle: 9:30 a.m., to Wednesday night prayer, Daniel Parker is the Sundays. club that meets at 6 p.m. second Tuesday and Satur- Celebrate Recovery, director for the Clarion The library offers a on the third Tuesday of 123 Main Street, Shippenville day of the month. The Shippenville United Women’s Ministries, Grief- Free Library. snuggler’s story time at the month. group makes stuffed ani- Share, summer KidsCamp, Story time, Little 10:30 a.m. on the first Children’s story time is Methodist church is part of mals for the Clarion Hospi- vacation Bible school and Learners and a Fun Time Tuesday of the month for held at 11 a.m. on the sec- the Shippenville-Provi- tal. others, Cornerstone’s pro- playgroup are held weekly children age 1 to 2 years ond and last Wednesday dence United Methodist They also have special grams promote strong fel- for preschoolers, and Pup- old and a preschool story and Thursday of the Charge with the Provi- services during Holy Week. dence UMC in Knox. lowship and a deep py Dog Tales, after school time at 10:30 a.m. on the month. Sunday worship: 11 Cornerstone Church reliance on God’s presence program. third Tuesday of each There will be more pro- a.m. Junior church is also of Clarion in our lives, both corporate- Young adult programs, month for children ages 3 gramming coming this ly and individually. held at this time. 3655 East End Road, Ship- such as game nights, teen to 5. They also have a year, including Holidays We love welcoming new The Shippenville/Provi- penville events and movie nights block party (children play around the World on every dence Charge has com- Cornerstone Church of people into our family, so if are held as announced on with a variety of blocks) at second Tuesday of the bined services for Ash Clarion’s mission is to you’re new to the area or the calendar and adult 10:30 a.m. on the third month, Harry Potter’s Wednesday, Maundy “Live for MORE: Making just want to see how God is programs include a Travel Saturday of each month. birthday in July and many Thursday, and Christmas Disciples - Obeying God’s moving and growing us; and Leisure book club that For adults, an evening more. Eve. Word - Reaching the Lost - come grow with us. meets once a month, and book club is held on the There is also a local At Shippenville, Family Exalt Christ.” We are a Lead Pastor: John cultural programs fourth Monday of each history room open for visi- Day is held the first Sun- non-denominational, Green throughout the year as month. tors to explore the history day of each month, featur- vibrant, fun, loving, Associate Family Pas- announced. Roxanne Miller is the of Foxburg and the sur- ing the children’s choir. relaxed and casual church tor: Curtis Twigg The library also offers director; Erin Lloyd is the rounding areas. Breakfast is available at whose primary purpose is Worship services: 9 passport services and a children’s librarian and Tyler Manuel is the 10:30 a.m. prior to the ser- to love God and our com- a.m. and 10:45 a.m. meeting room available for Brenda Beikert is the director for the library vice on those days. munities with all our Sunday school: 9 a.m. public use. assistant director. and Caroll Timblin is the Shippenville UM coffers hearts. and 10:45 a.m. The Clarion Free The library’s phone assistant librarian. Their community support We are a church that is Kid’s Church: 10:45 Library’s phone number is number is (814) 797-1054 phone number is (724) through various outreach growing each and every a.m. (814) 226-7172 and their and the website is 659-3431 and their web- programs. Some of those week as we continue to Youth group: 5:30-7:30 web address is www.clari- www.youseemore.com/kno site is include a toy and clothing share the love of Jesus p.m. first and third Sunday onfreelibrary.org xpl. www.youseemore.com/foxb drive at Christmas to help with people and meet them each month. urg families in need, contribu- where they are in their BIC Teens Bible study: Eccles-Lesher Redbank Valley Memorial Library Public Library More information can tions to the local food bank walk. There are no perfect 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays. be found at each library’s Celebrate Recovery: 7 The Eccles-Lesher The Redbank Valley and sending packages to people at Cornerstone. We website, Facebook page or p.m. Tuesdays Memorial Library is locat- Public Library is open our troops overseas. are a family who seek to by contacting the library. Other events taking love more, learn more, and Prayer Fellowship: ed at 673 Main Street in from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. place at the church include lean more on Jesus as he 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Rimersburg. Their hours of an ice cream social in leads us, as he loves us, Vacation Bible School: operation are from 9 a.m. April, home and craft sale and as he continues to www.clarioncornerstone.co to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday during Shippenville Com- grow us. m/vbs and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 munity Days in June, vaca- At Cornerstone, you’ll Web address: p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 814-221-4467 tion Bible school during hear the Word of God www.clarioncornerstone.co p.m. Saturday. They are Certified Manufactured the summer, fall harvest preached and taught, and m closed Wednesdays, Sun- festival in October, enjoy a relaxed contempo- Email address: days and holidays. Home Installer Thanksgiving dinner in rary worship. [email protected] The library has a [email protected] November and a Sue Gar- Cornerstone Church m preschool aged Story Time ton hand bell concert in was born just about six Like us on Facebook: at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and - Roll on and Crane Sets onto Foundation December. years ago and started with www.facebook.com/Clari- a Wiggle Time program for - Modular Home Finish and Repair onCSChurch The church also holds a around 20 people. We are toddlers at 1 p.m. on - We Work on Modulars, Sectionals and Single Wide Homes bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 now a family with a weekly Follow us on Twitter: Thursdays. The library @ClarionCSChurch - General Construction O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 8 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018

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Exemplary Services Riverview Intermediate Unit RIU provides a wide vari- Our teachers, CeCe Hen- is one of 29 intermediate ry and Judi Kemp did a phe- ety of services including: pro- units in Pennsylvania that fessional development, cur- nomenal job this year teach- provides support programs, ing our students and riculum and instructional, training and therapy ser- technology, transportation, instilling Biblical principles vices to school districts, non- in the students. data processing, testing, public schools and outside assessment, special educa- We are excited to service agencies in its service announce our numbers are tion and other programs tra- territory. ditionally associated with growing for next year, and we The RIU has mission and are looking at 25 to 30 stu- central office administration. vision statements and they In addition, customized dents next year as well as are as follows: possibly two new teachers, a services to school districts The vision statement is: are available upon request. classroom aide, and volun- to be the regional leader in teers to assist in our pre-k Among the students creating and providing edu- served are those identified as classroom. cational services. We will also be adding needing assistance in the The mission statement areas of physical disabilities, grades three and four; possi- is: to provide educational bly fifth and sixth if there is emotional support autism services that ensure the suc- support, hearing, vision, enough interest. cess of those we serve. CCS will continue enroll- speech, language and life RIU serves as a bridge skills. ment throughout the sum- between the Pennsylvania mer. RIU student services Department of Education include social work, occupa- Clarion Christian School and local school districts and is a non-denominational, tional and physical therapy, also provides local school dis- speech, hearing, vision and non-affiliated school that is Submitted photo. tricts with technical assis- self-governing. psychiatric services. Students from Clarion Christian School pose in front of the Pittsburgh Zoo sign dur- tance and professional devel- The RIU classrooms are The school is located in ing an educational field trip. Heading into its second year, the school is looking to opment in support statewide divided into different cate- the education annex at Cor- expand and offer more grades. initiatives and improve the gories and include: early nerstone Church, 3665 East quality of teaching, instruc- intervention, preschool for ic excellence, training these very reasonable and there tarily and to the local busi- tion and learning. children ages 3 to school age, End Rd Shippenville. students to become good citi- are scholarships available to nesses who have participat- Quality Solutions life skills support, emotional CCS is an educational zens who impact the world most families interested in ed in the Educational support, multi-disabled sup- by living and serving the one sending their child to CCS. Improvement Tax Credit Riverview Intermediate institution committed to aca- Unit offers our regional port, autism support and a demic rigor, teaching critical true God. If you are interested in program. partial program to provide CCS School Director BJ learning more about CCS, If you would like to school systems high quality, thinking, and instilling in our cost-effective solutions to intense therapeutic support students a Biblical world- Whren said, “I feel as though please contact Wrhen at 814- donate to the school you can during the educational day CCS is an option for parents 221-4544, email bjwrhenclar- find a donate tab on our web- address functions that can view. be costly but are required for along with a setting to con- Clarion Christian School who wish to get their chil- [email protected] site. tinue the student’s educa- dren a strong educational m, or visit the website at If you are a business own- a successful operation. is a Christ-centered school Working in partnership tional program. whose mission is to equip stu- base as well as a solid biblical Clarionchristianschool.org. er who would like to learn foundation for their children The school would also more about the EITC pro- or a consortium results in School Districts dents, by partnering with economic savings for dis- parents, to become the next to build from as they move like to thank everyone in the gram please contact BJ The following school dis- forward in life.” community who has support- Wrhen at the above phone tricts and relief from addi- tricts and career and techni- generation of Godly leaders tional tax burdens for local through Biblical and academ- Tuition for grades K-6 is ed us through prayer, mone- number or email. cal schools that are associat- taxpayers as costs are ed with RIU include: shared among districts. Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Some of the solutions Brockway Area, Brookville include: Area, Clarion Area, Clarion- Strattanville area includes several churches GMulti-district special Limestone Area, Cranberry STRATTANVILLE – There are 155 church Interim Pastor: Rev. Christian Education: education classrooms Area, DuBois Area, Forest Churches serving the members. Colleen McFarland. 7:30 p.m., quarterly. GSpecial education Area, Franklin Area, Key- Strattanville area, Day and Sunday worship: 11 Average attendance is Summerville supervision services stone, North Clarion County, Kingsville include: a.m. 22-35. Church is located at 154 GLocalized and cus- Oil City Area, Punx- Sunday school: 9:45 Sunday worship: 9 W. Penn St., Summerville. New Hope Community tomized professional devel- sutawney Area, Redbank a.m. a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. opment opportunities Valley, Titusville Area, Held in Joe’s Gym Charge Bible study: 7 Choir practice: 7 p.m., Sunday school: 9:45 GRegional conferences Union, Valley Grove, Clarion Strattanville p.m., Wednesdays at Strat- Tuesdays. a.m. G Pastor: Colin Koch. Regional wide our net- County Career Center, Jeff tanville. Women’s Association: One-room school Sun- work connectivity Tech and Venango Technolo- New Hope Community Quilting: 9 a.m. Mon- noon the first Thursday of day school class: 9:45 G Church is an independent Outsourcing substitute gy Center. days. the month. a.m.; for children to grade 6. placement For more information on church. Asbury UMC is in Day, Quilters: 9 a.m. Tues- Bible study: 1 p.m., G Contemporary services Consortium purchasing RIU programs and services, along U.S. Route 322 five day, weather permitting. Wednesday. and cooperative purchasing visit the IU website at and casual dress. The miles east of Clarion. It has Session: 6:30 p.m. third Board meeting: 2 p.m., G church utilizes multimedia IU to IU and school dis- www.riu6.org or call (814) 90 members Wednesday second Wednesday. trict shared services 226-7103 or (800) 672-7123. and drama presentations. Sunday worship: 9:50 Fellowship: 9-10 a.m. a.m. Kingsville UMC Sunday. Sunday school: 8:45 Kingsville Sunday service: 10 a.m. The Kingsville United a.m. Kids service held dur- At Corsica UMC: Methodist Church is part of ing church. Corsica has approxi- a two-church charge, with Family fellowship held New Life Baptist Church mately 33 members. Summerville UMC. ST. PETERSBURG — able and was purchased to pews replaced the once or twice monthly. Worship service: 8:45 Kingsville UMC is in The New Life Baptist give extra area for outside unpadded wooden ones, Pray service: 6:30 p.m. a.m. Clarion County, located at Church of St. Petersburg is activities when weather new hymnals were pur- Tuesday Sunday school: 9:45 71 C-L School Road in Sum- located at 389 Emlenton permitted. chased and a heater for the Men’s, Ladies and a.m. merville. St. in St. Petersburg. A loan was secured baptistery was purchased. Couples groups: Held There are about 64 Founded in 1968, the from P. Bank and Trust Co. The church has monthly as announced. Pilgrim Holiness members. church is under the spiri- and the present church installed a new kitchen as For more information, Walnut and Washington streets Pastor: Rev. Bill Sax- tual leadership of Pastor construction began in well as a new sound sys- call the church at 814-316- man Michael Taylor. 1971. In 1972, the church tem. 6064. Strattanville Pastor: Jim Davis Sunday worship: 9 The New Life Baptist got its charter from the From the beginning, the Worship services: 11 a.m. Strattanville UM Church of St. Petersburg Commonwealth of Penn- church has given support a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school: 10:25 to several missionaries. Charge Sunday Bible study: a.m. was started by Rev. W. J. sylvania. Lamey in a house rented As money became avail- The church helps to sup- Corner of Washington & Jack- 10 a.m. Choir practice: 6:30 port four missionaries at Prayer services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. for $40 a month. able, the church installed a son streets As the church grew, furnace, air conditioner, the present time. Strattanville p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study: 5:30 p.m., Rev. Michael Taylor is Pastor: Jeff Foor For more information Wednesdays. land was purchased across carpeting, and pews. the street and a used trail- In May 1997, the used the pastor. Sunday school The Strattanville Unit- call 764-3430. United Methodist is at 10 a.m. and Sunday ed Methodist Charge Women: 10 a.m. first Tues- er was purchased to be trailer was replaced by a New Rehoboth- worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 serves three churches — day of month. used as the parsonage. doublewide home with a p.m. A prayer meeting is Strattanville, Asbury and Greenville Presby- Administrative Later, land adjoining small porch on the front. held at 6 p.m. on Wednes- Corsica. terian board: 7:45 p.m., quarterly. the property became avail- In 1998, new padded days. Strattanville UMC is located at the corner of 1419 Rehoboth Church Road, Washington and Jackson Clarion streets, Strattanville. Near exit 64 off Interstate 80 Greenville Pike - Clarion Kingsville Homemakers (814) 226-6657 www.kerletire.com has nine members KINGSVILLE – The The group takes short Areas Largest Selection of Tires Kingsville Homemakers trips, has produced three ATV • MOTORCYCLE • BOAT TRAILER • LAWN & GARDEN • PASSENGER • LIGHT TRUCK • TRUCK • FARM • CUSTOM WHEELS are in Clarion County. cookbooks over the years They meet at 10 a.m. the and does many craft activi- second Thursday of each ties. month, for the monthly Speakers at the organi- `pR=ddê~åÇ=qqçìêáåÖ aáëÅçîÉêÉê=^^qP=QQp meeting which is usually zation’s meetings give pre- Innovative technologies All-season tire with adaptive- followed by a luncheon. The sentations on such topics engineered for real-life TM group meets monthly from as health, women’s well- performance on real-life roads Traction Technology grips the March through December ness, food preparation, Long lasting ride comfort in a surface, rocky or smooth, under wide range of sizes to fit in the basement of safety and crafts. the most severe weather, most modern sedans, rain or shine. Kingsville United The Kingsville Home- SUVs and CUVs Methodist Church. makers supports the local $70 Mail in $70 Mail in The purpose of the orga- food bank and Clarion Rebate* Rebate* nization is to help partici- County Children and Youth pants become better mem- Services and Triple A Cri- bers of the community sis Center. through socializing, learn- Organized in 1960, the ing activities and commu- Kingsville Homemakers bîçäìíáçå=qçìê aáëÅçîÉêÉê=pou nity service projects. have met in a number of The Kingsville Home- locations. As their member- All-season tire that allows The SRX is designed to provide a long you to tackle the seasons tread life and maximize ride comfort makers, open to anyone, ship grew, the meetings with confidence and gives has nine members. Mem- moved to Limestone Town- you the smooth and for a wide range of CUVs and SUVs. bers are from Clarion and ship Fire Hall (then located comfortable ride you Clarion-Limestone Town- in Frogtown) and later to depend on. ships and Clarion Borough. the present meeting loca- $50 Mail in $70 Mail in Officers for the group tion. Rebate* Rebate* include Elaine Daugherty, New members are wel- head leader; Millie Farley come. For information secretary and treasurer about the organization, call and Mary Jane McCall, Elaine Daugherty at 379- assistant treasurer. 3438. *Rebates good July 1- July 31, 2018. For more information, go to coopertirerebate.com or call 1-888-288-0369. O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 10 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Keystone School District: Commitment to success By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor KNOX Keystone School Dis- trict is riding a wave of success – a wave built on commitment to pro- viding the best educa- tion possible to its stu- dents, safety, fiscal responsibility and smart management. Keystone High School was recently rec- ognized by U.S. News and World Reports as a Bronze Award recipient on a national level. “However, we were also recognized as one of the top 100 high schools in the Common- wealth of Pennsylva- nia,” said district super- intendent Shawn Algoe. Submitted photo. “We are proud of this Keystone High School students who competed in a safe driving competition are: recognition. Keystone Connor Exley, who had the highest score on the written test, Mason Burns, who took Elementary has second-place and is wearing his medal, Rachel Riley, with high scores on the test- received recognition in ing and is holding trophy that they won for their combined efforts in the competi- tion, and Brigette Rivers, the students driver’s education teacher was there for sup- the area of STEM. port. Recently, elementary CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman. school students earned Keystone Elementary School Principal Mike first-place in the RIU6 McCormick takes his annual end of the year dunking STEM completion and during the school’s fun day. Recently, elementary will be competing at the school students earned first-place in the RIU6 STEM state tournament in completion. Harrisburg.” have individuals will- And while students Challenges await Algoe said the ing to engage in that. are succeeding at com- unfunded, ill-conceived We currently offer A.P. petitions, attending the mandates created and Calculus, A.P. English, Clarion County Career passed by state legisla- A.P. World History and Center, participating in tors and the lack of sta- A.P. U.S. Government.” research presentations bility in state and fed- When combined with at Clarion University, eral funding for public the dual enrollment competing on the ath- education are a con- opportunities available letic fields, earning col- stant concern for not to students, it should lege credits while still only Keystone School be apparent a Keystone in high school and earn- District, but all public Junior-Senior High ing scholarships, dis- school districts. School student has trict administrators “Social media con- some unique and chal- and the school board cerns; frequent changes lenging educational are providing educa- to the educational opportunities available. tional opportunities in accountability blue- Community sup- a safe environment in print (i.e. School Per- port well-maintained facili- formance Profile, Every “Over the years, ties while holding the Student Succeeds Act); school districts in many line on real estate tax- managing/dealing with parts of the state and es. growing mental health country have stopped The 2018-19 school needs – are all issues being one of the main Submitted photo. year is the fifth consec- Keystone School District has been participating in the National Archery in the we are facing,” said ‘centers’ of a town,” utive year the district Schools Program for six years. There were 60 students who participated in the after- Algoe. said Algoe. “Unlike this has not had to resort to school program, and all students in fifth-grade participated during physical edu- trend, we believe the a tax increase to bal- Commitment and cation class. The Keystone fifth-grade students who won the archery tournament Keystone School Dis- are: (front – left) Noah (first-place), Chaz (second-place), and Aidan (third-place), ance its operating bud- dedication “Two things immedi- trict continues to play (back – left) Alexis (first-place), Kali (second-place), Gwyn (third-place). get. ately come to mind an important role in Nor will the district when talking about this the lives of many of our draw down from its district,” said Algoe. community members, cash reserves to bal- “The willingness of our students and parents. ance the budget. staff to do the work “It is exciting to see The district has necessary to offer our the crowds at our cul- about $4.5 million in students additional tural and sporting cash reserves. Approxi- academic opportunities; events and the support mately $1.5 million of and the willingness of the residents of Knox that total is unas- our students to do the and its surrounding signed. Approximately work necessary to townships provide to $2.5 million is consid- engage in those oppor- the students and staff ered “assigned” and tunities.” of Keystone School Dis- another $250,000 is Keystone students trict.” designed as “commit- can enroll in dual The community is ted.” enrollment classes extremely supportive of Algoe recently told through both Butler all of the programs held board members, “Over County Community at the district. the course of time, College (BC3) and Clar- Attendance at co- we’ve seen our stu- ion University of Penn- curricular and extra- dents’ scores improve, sylvania. curricular events is sig- we’ve maintained the As an example, Key- nificant, and it’s not programs that are Submitted photo. stone students have the limited to just students important to us such as The Keystone sixth-grade students who won the archery tournament and opportunity to take and their parents. music and art, we’ve received trophies are: (front – left) Morgan (first-place), Mia (second-place), Jade four three-credit BC3 “Community mem- kept those all intact.” (third-place), (back – left) Jonny (first-place), Drew (second-place), Brandon (third- courses (General Psy- bers continue to turn Over the past decade place). All sixth-graders participated during physical education class. A special chology, Principles of out for concerts, musi- thanks to Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, or so, the board, which Sociology, Recent Unit- cals, athletic events, and the Keystone administration for making the program possible. has seen very little ed States History, and etc., even after their turn-over, and district Elk, Licking, Salem) Twentieth-Century children are no longer administrators have set and boroughs boroughs World History) during enrolled,” said Algoe. up informal accounts (Callensburg, Knox, their high school “The stakeholders of for building and Shippenville). Love Your Locals... careers – but those stu- the Keystone School grounds projects, tech- The total number of dents must take them District continue to fill Shop Early, Shop Often, Shop Local! nology improvements, teachers and support on a three-days per them in support of our trimmed employment staff (teachers) is 81. week schedule between students.” through attrition and Support Staff (instruc- the hours of 6:25 and Special achieve- aggressively looked for tional) – 12. 7:15 a.m. ments cost-cutting opportuni- Enrollment at Key- “Instruction is deliv- What a list of Spe- ties in utilities and oth- stone Junior-Senior ered by a member of cial achievements this er operating expenses. High School – 471. past year by students our faculty, so faculty Principal: Mr. Brad Upgrades and or staff? repairs and students must com- Wagner. mit to this early morn- “Honestly, too many This summer, the Enrollment at Key- ing schedule,” said individual accomplish- district plans to com- stone Elementary Algoe. “They do, and in ments to list,” Algoe plete parking lot crack- School – 494. Principal: We strongly encourage you to make large numbers.” said with pleasure. “I filling and sealcoating; Mr. Michael Algoe continued, fear that we will surely your next purchase or do business construct a concrete McCormick. “There is also the afore- leave someone/some- javelin runway; install The members of the local and support your neighbor. mentioned A.P. Pro- thing out as the list is a new chair lift at the district school are: John gram here at the long and wide-ranging.” high school; the instal- Slagle, president; Gre- school. The teaching Some facts lation of new cabling gory Barrett, vice-presi- and taking of A.P. The total square Clarion Area Chamber of and wireless access dent; Stacey Thompson, courses requires a con- mileage of Keystone points at the elemen- treasurer; James Beary; Business & Industry siderable investment of School District is tary school to improve Randolph Burr; Trisha 650 Main Street additional time on the approximately 126 network accessibility; Dixon; Dustin part of both teachers square miles and is Clarion, PA 16214 and the replacement of Swartfager; Ken and students. comprised of five town- 814-226-9161 non-functioning inter- Swartfager; and “In both cases we ships (Ashland, Beaver, active whiteboards. Dwayne VanTassel. www.clarionpa.com O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O O Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Page 11

Union Schoolfootball, cross District county and ties andends talents. successful year, begins another By Rodney L. Sherman golf programs and a band “We set as our goal to CLARION NEWS Editor agreement.” meet those needs through RIMERSBURG Safety commitment personal attention, greater Union School District is “The 2018-2019 school course selection, and better making some changes over year brings additional understanding of student the summer months but excitement,” said individualities,” said the commitment to educa- McCleary. “Each and every Schlosser. “We continue to tion and community con- year brings the opportuni- incorporate new electives tinues to guide overall ty for school leaders, learn- (economics, speech and plans. ers and employees to start debate, anatomy, weight “The past school year, all over again with a new training) and offer inde- 2017-2018 brought at least school year. pendent study to students two personnel changes in “School safety is our top interested in deeper con- our school district, said priority. The most recent tent studies.” Jean McCleary, district tragedies have heightened Building improve- superintendent. “As of the focus on school safety ments April 2018, Ms. Megan even more.” Hepler was approved as The district planned to The district has replace exterior doors at the district business man- reviewed its crisis plan and ager and Ms. Kris Glosser Sligo Elementary School is looking for areas to and Union High School. was approved as the new improve for school and high school principal The door project was employee safety for the 18- expected to be completed beginning July 1, 2018. 19 school year and beyond. “Academic highlights by June 2018. from the 2017-2018 school Elementary news Paving and sealing pro- year include an increased The elementary staff jects will occur at Sligo focus on STEM and learner will be reading the book Elementary, Rimersburg focused decision making.” “Inevitable,” said Thomas Elementary and the High In 2017, Union High Minick, elementary schools School to prolong the School was awarded and principal. “We will be look- longevity of the building recognized as a Bronze sta- ing to progress from the parking lots. tus school for America’s Industrial Age model of Challenges ahead Best High Schools accord- schooling to the Informa- “As a district, we strive ing to “U.S. News and tional Age. to meet the academic, World Report.” “We are excited to share social and emotional needs In the area of school and begin building a of our students,” said Submitted photo. safety, A Mobile Emer- framework for our Perfor- McCleary. “However, each Union High School held its prom April 27, at the high school. The theme this year gency Response Plan mance Based System.” and every year it is becom- was Disney. Pictured are, (front, from left) prom queen candidates, Amy Henry, (MERP) was made and The system will focus ing increasingly difficult to Frankee Remmick, Taylor Boots, Hannah Atzeni and Lexi Flick, and (back row) king implemented for all school on four topics for learners: meet those needs as well as candidates, Lucas Bowser, Hunter Johnston, Isaac Yoder and Hobie Minick. Also leaders and employees. One — allow for student federal and state mandates vying for prom king but not pictured was Gabe Rupert. “MERP provides the pacing. Two — perfor- with limited or decreasing mance based grading revenues. existing programs we are School has been named as a chase of a web-based pro- opportunity for mass com- well prepared for these Bronze Award winner for gram will streamline track- munication to school lead- rubric system Three — “It appears with each Personalization Four — new state and federal man- additional measures. two years according to the ing of teacher lessons and ers and employees in the “We continued to see U.S. News and World student learning. event there is an emer- Learning life skills - grad- date that is required there ed rubric. is no additional funding students named to athletic Report ranking and the “In time, the content gency situation via their all-conference teams, place state Department of Educa- specific maps and lessons mobile device or PC,” “We are in discussions yet the school district is with Pre-K Counts and responsible to be in compli- in academic competitions, tion has recognized both will be available via the explained McCleary. “The and be named to leadership elementary schools as a school’s website. MERP system is in addi- hoping that we will be ance.” hosting the Pre-K Counts Schlosser added, “Like positions at the Clarion Title I Distinguished “One of the teacher’s tion to our PA call system, County Career Center.” School. recently made a comment: One Call Mass Communi- program in our Sligo Ele- many rural districts we mentary building,” said face challenges related to Teachers and staff The Niche report also ‘It’s about the kids.’ cation system and our identifies Union School “This summarizes the phone system.” Minick. declining enrollment, “We have dedicated and On the move increased need for support committed teachers and District at the top in Clari- dedication of the staff to On the topic of profes- on County for Safest the students. The support sional learning and Third-grade will be and agency services, and support staff,” said leaving Sligo Elementary limited funds. McCleary. “Over the course Schools, Best Places to staff often gets overlooked growth, the book “Growth Teach and the school dis- by the name “support”— Mindset” will be available and will be repositioned at “Though the high school of six years our employee Rimersburg Elementary. building is maintained retention rate is 98 per- trict with the Best Teachers they are as vital to the suc- for all employees, school in Clarion County. cess of our school as the leaders, board members, Grade configurations well, they continue to show cent. This is reinforced by will be K-2 at Sligo Ele- their age and require infra- the Niche report published “The teachers, staff, cen- teaching staff.” parents and community tral office staff and admin- members to read. mentary School and structure improvements.” on February 2018. Community involve- Grades 3-6 at Rimersburg “The 2018 Niche Best istration work extremely ment The book focuses on the Student achieve- hard in our school district difference from a fixed Elementary School. ments Schools Report, rated “We are holding five Union School District as demonstrated by their lev- community workshops next mindset to a growth mind- High school news Schlosser said the soon- els of commitment and ded- set. High school principal one of the Best School Dis- year to engage and bring to-be-implemented PA tricts in Clarion County ication,” said McCleary. Athletics Mark Schlosser said a focal Future Ready Index will the community into the ele- (number two of seven). “The board of directors and mentary schools,” said “An addition to our point for the 2017-2018 replace the single score administration foster pro- school year came from a “I pleased with the Minick. “This is to foster extracurricular programs School Performance Pro- recognition but not sur- fessional growth and devel- includes the girls’ softball quote attributed to Albert file. community and family prised by this recognition opment and has a deep engagement within our program which entered Einstein: “Everybody is a “A variety of categories commitment to our stu- genius. But if you judge a from the Niche Report.” schools and help the ele- into their first season dur- will mark how we are Over the course of six dents and staff while main- ing the 2017-2018 school fish by its ability to climb a doing as a school — one of mentary schools move into years the school district taining fiscal responsibility. the 21st century.” year,” said McCleary. “The tree it will live its whole which is Career Readi- “The percentage of life believing it is stupid.” has received positive acade- Schlosser added, “We school board approved ness,” said Schlosser. mic recognition by the state school district staff that are another two-year athletic Standardized tests and “Union has had in place for have used the slogan ‘It is Department of Education highly qualified is 100 per- good to be Union’ to pro- cooperative agreement in selective core standards a number of years, career cent.” fail to address the wide and the U.S. News and mote positive school cul- effect from 2018-2020 with courses for the high school. World Report. Union High District mission ACV school district for the spectrum of student abili- Because of these already ture. The mission of Union “At the heart of our mis- School District, in harmony sions lies two simple man- with its community, is to dates: Respect Self and educate and empower stu- Respect Others. dents to become continuous “Whether in the class- North Clarion marks Seuss birthday learners in an environment room or on the ball field we which ensures that each aspire to reach these goals. student gains knowledge “The community’s sup- and skills, self-motivation port by attending activities and related position atti- and programs speaks for tudes necessary to com- itself.” plete equitably with peers Multiple organizations locally and globally donate significant money, towards meaningful and either via the Union productive lives. Enhancement Foundation “Although our school or directly to student district has many chal- groups, for program devel- lenges accomplishing this opments. mission, given our district “Anyone who doubts the has the highest economical- mutual relationship ly disadvantaged percent- between the school and the age at 56.5 percent in Clar- community needs only to ion County, the dedication attend the annual prome- of the teachers, staff, nade — a highlight of fami- administration, board of ly, community and school,” directors and community said Minick. partners lends to the suc- The school board cess of the school district,” The Union School Board said McCleary. “This is includes: Brade Guntrum, demonstrated by low stu- ;resident; Terry Rush, vice- dent to teacher ratio at president; Jeffrey Kriebel; Submitted photo. 12:1, enhanced technology Mike Graham; Melissa Students in Erin Frederick’s pre-kindergarten classroom at North Clarion Elementary recently celebrated Dr. throughout the district, Ford; Eric Shick; Mark Seuss’s birthday. The students participated in a variety of literacy themed lessons including creating their own integration with one-to-one Rummel; Jeff Shirey; and Cat in the Hat hats and then decorating them with an illustration from their favorite book. devices, exceptional stu- Adam Vogle. dent support services and the ability to keep a safe th environment for learning from student transporta- Arts council begins 26 year here tion to updated surveil- CLARION – The Clar- anyone possessing talent Many CCAC-spon- able audience. lance equipment.” WET BASEMENT? ion County Arts Council searching for an outlet or sored shows are juried CCAC collaborates on McCleary continued, “I enters its 26th year of for anyone needing an shows, judged by experi- many projects with Art- have been an administrator or Dirt Crawl Space? existence, building on a outlet and willing to enced artists and provide funkle, 623 Main Street, with the school district for Waterproofing Specialties 12 years and can attest to strong foundation of explore art as a means of cash prizes to winning Clarion and maintains Permanently Remove Water visual art shows, chil- creative self-expression. entrants. an active and ongoing the passion and commit- ment our district has for No Exterior Digging dren’s programming, spo- Visual art shows are Poetry and fiction relationship with Clarion our staff, students, parents Cracked Wall Reinforcing ken-word performances exhibited each month at readings at Michelle’s University and Clarion and the community. Our and live music events. Michelle’s Café at 611 Café and at Artfunkle, County elementary and school district may be small Guaranteed Work Supported by a strong Main Street, Clarion. The 623 Main Street, Clarion, high schools. but we are mighty. As the Free Written Estimates membership base supple- shows are free and open give aspiring and experi- For more information infamous Ancient Greek FREE Inspections mented by a grant from to the public. enced writers an oppor- about art council activi- author Aeschylus stated, the Pennsylvania Part- An Autumn Leaf Fes- tunity to hear nationally ties, to volunteer or for ‘From a small seed a Authorized Dealer of: nership on the Arts, and tival show is held each and internationally information regarding mighty trunk may grow.’” assisted by the generous year during ALF week renowned literary figures membership check out The future support of local business- and a high school student read their original work. their website at Clari- “The high school has es, the CCAC has suc- show in May. A junior Open microphone ses- onArtsCouncil.com, call been engaged in a multi- ceeded in turning the high school show is host- sions allow community John Miller at 221-8818 year curriculum mapping small idyllic town of ed during the year and a members to express or stop by Artfunkle (623 project to ensure alignment Info & Referrals @ www.waterproofyourhome.com Clarion into a veritable coffee mug show is exhib- themselves before an Main Street, Clarion). to the state standards,” artistic emporium for ited in December. attentive and knowledge- said Schlosser. “The pur- 814-772-9291 O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 12 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 CUP honoring the past, planning the future CLARION Clarion University con- tinues to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniver- sary, honoring the institu- tion’s history and planning for the future. As the yearlong com- memoration closes in Sep- tember, a new president will be at the helm, guiding the university into the next 150 years. The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Educa- tion announced May 30 the selection of Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson as the 17th presi- Aubrey Monte Peter Fackler Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson Debra Sobina Jacob Beckey dent of Clarion University, effective July 1. Pehrsson comes to Clar- ion after serving as dean of Central Michigan Universi- ty’s College of Education and Human Services. Through much of the sesquicentennial, the uni- versity has been led by interim President Peter Fackler, who was appointed to the position last fall after the State System asked for- mer President Karen Whit- ney to serve as interim chancellor. Fackler had previously been interim vice president for finance and administra- Karen Whitney Rod Raehsler Todd Pfannestiel Tony Vega Valentine James tion at Clarion. Fackler named Pam In addition, the project level education certifica- mental biology major, School.” sylvania AIDS Alliance, Gent, associate provost, as is designed to achieve the tions and endorsements, in placed first for his poster Alexandra Elias, which will provide instruc- interim provost, pending LEED Silver level of sus- addition to their degrees: showing research on senior secondary education tional training and sup- the conclusion of a search tainability under the US Online instruction “Development of a Fish IBI (social studies) major from port. for the position. She fills a Green Building Council’s endorsement; to Evaluate the Biological Cranberry Township: “How The tuition assistance post open since spring LEED 2009 for New Con- Reading specialist Integrity of the Shenango American Beliefs Affected will benefit a minimum of 2016. struction and Major Reno- certification; River.” American Immigration.” 30 workers/trainees in Gent, who most recently vations. Autism spectrum dis- Tanner Harris and Tyler Hilbert, senior Clarion, Crawford, Erie, was associate provost, was Contractors awarded orders endorsement; and Sierra Andres, both of Oil secondary education (Eng- Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, recruited to come to Clari- the project include the Gifted endorsement City and junior environ- lish and social studies) Venango and Warren coun- on in 1988 as an assistant Mascaro Construction Student success. mental biology majors, major from Callensburg: ties. professor of special educa- Company, Renick Brothers Jacob Beckey, a May placed second for their “So You Want to Start a The opioid treatment tion and moved up the Mechanical Contractors 2018 graduate of Clarion poster showing research on Revolution: Teaching specialist certificate pro- ranks to full professor. She (HVAC), Shipley Brothers University with bachelor’s “Predicting the Conse- Rebellion via Media Liter- vides advanced informa- served as chair of the Construction, Inc. and degrees in math and quences of Removing Mul- acy.” tion on opioid abuse and its department of special edu- Westmoreland Electric Ser- physics, has been awarded tiple Dams from a Small August Kraus, senior prevention, education and cation and rehabilitative vices, LLC. DLA+ will over- a Fulbright scholarship Watershed.” history major from Sum- treatment. sciences for six years. see all aspects of architec- through which he will Alicia Ramsey, merville: “Keeping ‘Yule’ in Faculty success Gent assumed the posi- ture and design. spend a year at University Brookville, a December ‘Yuletide’: The Origins of Rod Raehsler, professor tion of interim associate of Birmingham (England). 2017 graduate with a Our Holidays.” of economics at Clarion New programs  vice president of academic At May commencement, There, he will earn a Mas- degree in biology, placed Mallory Piercy, senior University, will serve a affairs in 2014 and was 21 students comprising the ter of Research degree in third for her poster show- secondary education (Eng- two-year term as a vice appointed associate vice first Bachelor of Science in quantum technology. ing research on “Temporal lish) major from Seneca: president on the national president of academic Nursing class graduated. Before traveling to Attenuation of Abandoned “Political Lessons in Harry board of directors for Omi- affairs in 2015. They were led by Robin Birmingham later this Mine Drainage within the Potter.” cron Delta Epsilon, the She has served as the Bilan, professor. summer, he will complete Mill Creek Watershed.” Clarion University international honor society accreditation liaison and Bilan is the first person an internship with Quan- Seven Clarion Universi- graduate students Erin for economics. has shepherded seven new to climb every rung on tum Information Science ty students presented their Neely of Mars and Aubrey As a national officer, he degree programs through Clarion’s ladder of nursing Group, Oak Ridge National research at the National Monte of Beaver, both joins Nobel Prize econo- the State System. credentials, culminating Lab in Tennessee. Council for Social Studies intervention specialist mists Robert Lucas, Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, with completion of the Doc- May 2018 graduate Conference Nov. 16 to 19 in majors, were awarded Thomas Sargent and dean of the College of Arts, tor of Nursing Practice Logan Chernicky won the San Francisco. Pennsylvania Council on Robert Solow, as well as Education and Sciences, degree this year. They were $10,000 first place prize in “This professional Exceptional Children’s internationally known had served as interim among 1,023 degrees con- the seventh-annual Stu- learning opportunity, prestigious George O’Neill economists William Bau- provost since 2016. ferred this spring. dent Business Plan Com- which my students have Memorial Scholarship. mol, Paul Romer, Alvin After 22 years at Clari- The Board of Governors petition sponsored by taken part in over the past The award recognizes Roth and Richard Thaler. on University, Pfannestiel, of Pennsylvania State Sys- Pennsylvania’s State Sys- four years, separates the student members whose Dr. Anthony Vega, Clar- a longtime history profes- tem of Higher Education tem of Higher Education. social studies education involvement in special edu- ion University professor of sor before moving into approved a new, three-year Chernicky, who gradu- program at Clarion Uni- cation was judged to be biology and geosciences, administration, has taken a Bachelor of Science degree ated with geology and envi- versity from others exemplary and who have recently published the provost position at Utica in respiratory care. ronmental geology degrees, throughout the state, and achieved the highest fourth edition of his text- College in New York. The degree was devel- developed Enhanced Visu- even the country,” said Dr. degree of professional book, “Climatology,” co- Debra D. Sobina of Oil oped in response to ongoing al, a system that allows Jesse Haight, associate excellence and advanced written with Robert V. City was appointed director advancement in health construction site managers professor of education and the education of exception- Rohli. of Clarion University – care and the respiratory to track the progress of the students’ advisor. “The al children. The fourth edition fea- Venango. therapist’s expanding scope their projects using drones impact on my students is In addition to the schol- tures a completely revised, In this role, she will of professional practice. and specialized computer immense. arship award, Neely and full-color art program that oversee administrative The bachelor’s degree software. “They learn the ‘nuts Monte will receive a one- enhances clarity and gra- functions for Venango cam- will replace the existing Undergraduate and bolts’ of conference year CEC student mem- dation of all maps, climo- pus and West Penn School associate degree in respira- research is one of the high- presenting. They learn how bership. graphs and images to help of Nursing in Pittsburgh. tory care. impact practices Clarion to write and submit a pro- Opioid treatment readers better understand Tippin renovation The state system also encourages for students, posal. They learn how to Gov. Tom Wolf declared the diversity of climate Clarion University host- approved the creation of regardless of major. research and to properly the opioid epidemic a within varying climate ed alumni, students, facul- the M.S. in athletic train- Dr. Kurt Regester, pro- articulate their research.” statewide public health types. ty, staff and local officials ing. fessor of biology, and nine A small number of emergency in January, and The text covers the May 4 to celebrate the offi- This brings a new cre- undergraduate biology undergraduate students Clarion continues to basics of atmospheric sci- cial groundbreaking for the dential that meets regional majors attended the state- were among the 3,300 con- respond. ence in the early chapters $42.7 million Tippin Gym- and national employment level annual conference of ference attendees, and After developing the and provides the breadth nasium Renovation Project. demands. In addition, it The Wildlife Society March even fewer were selected to opioid treatment specialist and depth of topics to chal- lenge the more experienced The highly anticipated addresses a significant stu- 23 and 24 in State College. present, Haight said. certificate in 2017, this project will result in a Taylor Braunagel of Of the more than 900 spring Clarion hosted reader. dent demand in the area. Dr. Valentine James’ state-of-the-art facility that With subsequent Milford won first place for presentations, six were giv- “Communities in Crisis – her poster on “Skele- en by Clarion undergradu- PA Opioid Epidemic.” Dr. book, “Capacity Building will serve as a hub for on- accreditation, this new for Sustainable Develop- campus fitness and recre- tochronology of the East- ates: Rachel Levine, acting sec- master’s program will pre-  ment,” is now available. ation focused on student sent opportunities for stu- ern Hellbender: Age Struc- Antonio Cercone, retary of health for Penn- ture and Management sophomore secondary edu- Capacity building is a topic health and wellness and dents in our current bache- sylvania, was keynote of intense focus in many will help to attract future lor’s degree in nutrition Implications for Pennsyl- cation (social studies) speaker. vania’s State Amphibian. major from Trafford: industrialized countries. students and student ath- and fitness, as well as other The university was The book explores the letes. disciplines, to further their Clarion students swept “Satire to Serious, Comedy awarded a $50,000 grant theoretical underpinnings “I am so excited for the professional skills. the poster category at Key- to Consequential, History from Appalachian Regional of capacity building to sus- changes coming to Clarion stone Coldwater Confer- in Pop Culture.” Commission for its Opioid Clarion developed Skills  tain natural, cultural and athletics, as this project is a for Teacher Leaders ence Feb. 23 and 24 in Ashley Deen, senior Treatment Specialist Cer- human resources of com- commitment to our pro- Endorsement Program, the State College. secondary education tificate Tuition Assistance munities. gram, our institution and first such program to be Four Clarion students (social studies) major from Project. The book reviews the our community,” said approved by Pennsylvania presented three posters Titusville, and Lauryn The project total of extensive literature on Wendy Snodgrass, director Department of Education. outlining their research in Tyler, junior secondary $100,000 includes a capacity building strate- of intercollegiate athletics. stream ecology: education (English) major $30,000 match by Clarion gies and policies and exam- This endorsement pro-  “We are going to be here for gram, offered online, builds Sean Harlan of New from Freeport: “LGBTQ: University and a $20,000 ines the implications of Castle, a junior environ- Always Here, Finally in match by Northwest Penn- another 150 years, and our on the expertise teachers See CUP, Page 13 athletic programs are going already have, adding the to thrive as a result of this knowledge and skills that investment.” embody effective leader- A total renovation of the ship, specifically for teach- existing gym will include a ers. new entrance/lobby to the Graduate-level educa- facility, complete overhaul tion degree opportunities of the basketball courts and have broadened with the seating, natatorium over- addition of the Master of haul with a new combina- Science in Special Educa- tion swimming/diving pool, tion. The program is offered expanded areas for online. wrestling, new weight Other Master of Educa- room, new locker rooms tion degree programs and a new auxiliary gym- include the M.Ed. with spe- nasium. cial education concentra- Tippin Gymnasium will tion and M.Ed. pre-K-8/7- also receive new restrooms, 12 with reading HVAC system replacement concentration. and new LED lighting fix- Students are also now tures throughout. able to earn new master’s- O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O O Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Page 13

St. Josephdonate to missions School to help entries. adding to its curriculum By Carli M. Meeker the students in other coun- Students in kinder- CLARION NEWS Writer tries. garten through second- LUCINDA Currently, more than 65 grade compete in the man- Throughout the past students are enrolled for uscript handwriting year, students and teachers the fall semester. That is category, while students in of St. Joseph School in up from the 2017-2018 third through eighth-grade Lucinda have been busy enrollment number of 58 compete in the cursive adding more programs into students. With more kids, handwriting category. their curriculum. entering preschool the Participating schools, According to Principal number was expected to which all use Zaner-Bloser Betsy Ochs, the school rise. To enter preschool, handwriting materials, added more STEM to their children must be three held their own handwrit- already existing program, years old by Aug. 1. Poten- ing contests and chose a including things such as tial kindergarteners must winning student from each robotics, a sphero, and Pin- be five years old. grade to compete at the box 3000. School days run from state level in the Zaner- “Our robotics program 8:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition Bloser National Handwrit- has been very successful,” assistance are available ing Contest. said Ochs. “We will add a through the Children’s A student in each grade, second robotics class for the Scholarship Fund, and one from a public school incoming fourth graders interested parties should and one from a private and the fifth- and sixth- visit www.csfofpa.org. school, is chosen as the grade students will Prospective students and state grade-level winner. advance in the program.” parents are encouraged Kaitlyn and Lily, like In the upcoming school and welcome to make other state-level winners, year, another new program appointments to visit the will compete in the nation- will be implemented. It will school. al competition, vying with be an afterschool program The main office will be other state winners in the that will run from 3 to 5:30 open this summer from 9 same grade at both public p.m. daily. Community a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the and private schools to earn members and teachers will week, except in July. Par- the title of national grade- staff it. ents are encouraged to call level semifinalist or grand Of all the new things 226-8018 at any time. national champion. being added to St. Joseph Handwriting champs Zaner-Bloser awarded a Submitted photo. students have been able to Students at St. Joseph medallion to Kaitlyn and St. Joseph School student, Kaitlyn Guth (left) one of the winners of the 2018 Zan- compete and show their School, Kaitlyn Guth and Lily, an etched glass dia- er-Bloser National Handwriting Contest, Mr. Steudler, (center) the winners’ teacher, skills in many areas. Lily Bell, have been named mond award to Kaitlyn and Lily Bell,(right) the other contest winner are standing in front of a poster creat- In the past school year, Pennsylvania’s grade-level and Lily’s teacher, Mr. ed by the students of the school. The poster supports the creativity found within six students represented winners in the 2018 Zaner- Steudler, and a $200 Zan- each of the winners of the contest. St. Joseph in the Challenge Bloser National Handwrit- er-Bloser gift certificate to winners, and a student handwriting skills, and we and writing skills.” 24 competition, three of ing Contest. St. Joseph School. being named grand nation- applaud their schools, Educators are rediscov- which won silver medals, Now in its 27th year, the St. Joseph School has al champion for two con- which continue to recog- ering the important role and a fifth and a sixth stu- Zaner-Bloser National entered its students in the secutive years. nize the importance of handwriting plays in dent won the Zaner-Bloser Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest gives These accomplishments handwriting instruction,” developing literacy skills. State Handwriting Compe- students in kindergarten Handwriting Contest over are a result of the hard said Lisa Carmona, presi- Many states are revis- tition. through eighth-grade the the past several years. dent of Zaner-Bloser. work and dedication of our ing their standards and When asked about the chance to showcase and We proudly acknowl- students and Mr. “Research on handwrit- community support, Ochs receive recognition for edge the accomplishments Steudler’s hard work and ing shows that it not only curricula to include explic- stated, “We have a very their handwriting skills in of our students. dedication to his students. helps children develop fin- it handwriting instruction supportive local community manuscript or cursive. With over 280,000 stu- “We applaud the win- ger dexterity, fine motor in elementary and middle as well as the support of Contest judges use the dents participating nation- ning students for the dedi- skills and eye-hand coordi- school classrooms, much the Diocese of Erie. Our Zaner-Bloser “ wide, we have had 13 cation it took to demon- nation, but it also creates a to the delight of teachers, local community has been Keys to Legi- Pennsylvania state level bility: Size, Shape, Spacing strate such outstanding foundation for literacy students and families. very instrumental in sup- and Slant” to evaluate the winners, two national level manuscript and cursive that strengthens reading porting the school though prayer, volunteering, dona- tions, and fundraising. It is so important to us to know From page 12 that we can always count CUP on our local community to sustainable development puses hosted events to hon- be so supportive.” in communities around the or those who have served When describing the world. our country. teachers and staff who The book’s approach is Service work for the school Ochs both theoretical and Since 2014, the com- said, “They are excellent.” applied. It offers methods bined service of Clarion One thing St. Joseph of operationalizing sustain- students has garnered the likes to do is to raise money able development and sus- university a place on the for schools other countries. tainability theories and President’s Higher Educa- This past school year, the explores capacity-building tion Community Service students, teachers, and methods at different levels Honor Roll, the highest fed- families raised $650 to of government. eral recognition an institu- tion of higher education can Military Friendly receive for its community Clarion University has service work. been designated a Military Students made a differ- Leeper Friendly School for the ence locally in a myriad of ninth consecutive year. ways. The Military Friendly Each fall and spring the Women’s Schools designation pro- Center for Leadership and vides service members and Engagement hosts Commu- their families with trans- nity Service Day during Club parent, data-driven ratings which students help with about post-military educa- projects in and around tion and career opportuni- Clarion. ties. Tasks have included serves Military Times named painting, weeding, cleaning Clarion University one of and sorting. Clarion stu- the top five, four-year uni- dents regularly volunteer the area versities in Pennsylvania as tutors for area school- for military students. LEEPER children and in local ani- Submitted photo. The GFWC Leeper For information about mal rescue facilities. After nearly a decade of waiting, Clarion University’s Tippin Gymnasium is receiv- Women’s Club meets at how Clarion assists veter- Students continued the ing a much-anticipated renovation. A 3D rendering was created to show what Tip- noon the second Wednesday ans, visit fall tradition of donating a pin will look like when completed in 2019. of each month at Scotch clarion.edu/admissions/vet board meal to Eagle Hill Methodist Church with erans-and-military. advisor of SEED Club, SBDC will work together to ion University SBDC is to Ambassadors’ Donate-a- accompanied seven mem- occasional meetings at local Seifert Series Meal campaign. develop educational pro- promote economic growth The 2017-2018 Mary L. bers of Clarion University – grams on reducing work- in western Pennsylvania by restaurants. Students were invited to Venango’s SEED Club on a The group welcomed Seifert Cultural Series, donate their Nov. 17 board place hazards in construc- providing entrepreneurs themed “Work and the service trip to Camp tion and general industry, with the education, infor- two new members recently meal to the campaign. Restore, New Orleans, dur- and approximately 10 American Dream,” fea- This year, 592 students provide information at mation and tools necessary tured events, including lit- ing spring break. women regularly attend donated those meals, the workforce education to build successful busi- erary readings, lectures, cash value of which was The purpose of the trip events, and promote free nesses. their meetings. films and a photography was to engage in a different Officers for the group $1,272. Additional mone- safety and health services Since its inception in exhibit, that focused on tary donations of $20 from culture, serve others, gain a provided by the Pennsylva- 1980, the Clarion Universi- are Gail Hollenbaugh, pres- issues surrounding the deeper understanding of ident; Vivian Greenawalt, students and $200 from nia OSHA Consultation ty SBDC has consulted myriad ways in which Clarion University Alumni the world and learn how Service, an alliance co-sign- with thousands of pre-ven- vice president, Diane Americans conceive their restoration of a major city Muffie, secretary and Mar- Association Board of Direc- er. ture and existing business ideas of work within the tors and an anonymous after a natural disaster “This alliance truly clients in its 10-county garet Leech, treasurer. framework of larger cultur- donor were collected. The takes perseverance and the The purpose of the al limitations and opportu- strengthens our ability to region. donations were used to pur- effort of the entire commu- further enhance the deliv- This region in Pennsyl- women’s club is to serve nities. chase 77 turkeys, which nity. and help to improve the This year’s series ery of information and vania includes the follow- were donated to families in The group baked cookies resources to businesses in ing counties: Armstrong, community. brought autism activist need. Chartwells, the uni- and bread for a nursing Formed in 1940, the club Temple Grandin, who pre- the region,” said Cindy Nel- Cameron, Clarion, versity’s dining service, co- home, interviewed patients lis, director of Clarion Uni- Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Jef- serves the communities of sented to a capacity audi- sponsors the drive. ence in Marwick-Boyd to record their life stories, versity SBDC. ferson, McKean, Potter, and Leeper and Tylersburg. Any Members of Clarion served food pantry clients, interested woman in the auditorium. Other guests University’s Brothers and The mission of the Clar- Venango. included author Tawni sorted beads and novelty area is qualified to become Sisters in Christ spent items from Mardi Gras, and a member. O’Dell, poet Martin Espa- their spring break on a mis- da, Appalachian American organized donations and The club sponsors many sion trip to Puerto Rico. materials at a shelter for organizations locally, photographer Roger May, BASIC partnered with attorney Caroline victims of violence. including the Farmington CalU’s New Life organiza- Participating students Fredrickson and profes- tion and SendRelief, a dis- Township Fire Co., Chari- sional shoe shiner Kevin were: Taylor Berger, Houtz- table Deeds and Services, aster relief organization, to Tuohy. distribute food to communi- dale; Jennifer Drda, Mer- Shingles Vaccine the Sawmill Center for the The series also included cer; Jenna Paratore (club Arts, and the fishing pond. ties in need and to replace a panel discussion, roofs on houses. president), Johnstown; Jes- for adults 50 and over. The group also supports “Automation & the Future sica Veshifinsky, Indiana; the Visiting Nurses Associ- BASIC is a Christian of Work in America,” as ministry group that is Kayla Weismantle, Slippery ation and the local food well as films supporting devoted to spreading the Rock; Jocelyn Whitman, pantry. the theme. gospel and serving the cam- Franklin; and Autumn Walk-ins welcome! They also help under Discussions pus. Young, Blanchard. provided by: privileged children at The same issues that Clarion students who SBDC North Clarion Schools. were on the minds of the participated are: Nadia The U.S. Department of The group has donated a American public this year Pitts, Brooke Shaulis, Labor’s Occupational Safe- bench for Farmington were also on the minds of Damodica Robinson, Dasia ty and Health Administra- Township Park and collects the Clarion University Jackson, Scott Underhill, tion and the Clarion Uni- for the local food bank community. Anthony Servette, Chelsea versity Small Business twice a year. The university hosted Arrington, Zhane Steele, Development Center me^oj^`v events that promoted con- The Leeper club is part Vinia McClendon, Quinlin formed an alliance to edu- 100 Liberty Street • Clarion, PA 16214 of the GFWC Pennsylvania versations about domestic Lambert, Justin Torres and violence, sexual assault, cate small businesses in and GFWC Northwestern Sonny Jones. Shaulis and Pennsylvania on workplace 814-226-9310 racial equality and gun Underhill are campus min- District. safety and health hazards. John & Cindy Slagle, Owners For club information, control, among others. Vet- isters. erans organizations at both Casey McVay, assistant During this two-year See store for details. call Margaret Leech at 744- alliance, OSHA and the 8449. Clarion and Venango cam- director of admissions and Visit our website: www.clarionpharmacy.com O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 14 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Clarion Area improving security, strengthening education By Brett R. Whitling CLARION NEWS Writer CLARION With the district’s ele- mentary school renovation well underway and nearing completion, Clarion Area has maintained its focus on the students’ education. Superintendent Michael Stahlman said being ahead of schedule was helpful as far as the project goes but made things tricky for mov- ing classrooms around – especially during Pennsyl- vania System of School Assessments. But with an empty school, the workers have made strides in their progress including the major renovation of the cafeteria. Stahlman reported the renovation has been not only ahead of schedule, but has remained under budget as well. CLARION NEWS photo by Brett R. Whitling. “We anticipate finishing Clarion Area Robotics Team poses with this year’s in August and are ready to robot and their awards received. The team traveled to move forward,” Stahlman North Dakota for the second year in a row and com- said. peted with 30 teams from six states. A main driver for the named valedictorian and fied for states as a team. education at the elemen- Madeline McNamara was Zachary Lavin quali- tary school has been on the Submitted photo. named Salutatorian. fied for state band. Clarion Area High School students Zachary Lavin (left) with the baritone saxo- Multi-tiered System of Wardlaw also received Kiera Vinson placed Support which identifies phone and Greer Wardlaw (right) with the French horn were selected as members first-chair for French horn fourth chair soprano at of the 2018 Pennsylvania All-State Band, part of the Pennsylvania Music Educators the educational needs of at states and was a fea- District III Choir. independent students.  Association Annual In-Service Conference held in Lancaster from April 19 to 21. The tured soloist with the Sarah Touster Clarion Area bands are under the direction of Chris Curry. Elementary school prin- Venango Chamber Orches- received a Carson Scholar- cipal Roger Walter has tra. ship. group of students. special education superin- presented to all students. reported the MTSS pro- Clarion Robotics trav- Also, Maya Thornton Clarion Area has dealt tendent back into the dis- Tier II: The school gram has been working eled to Fargo, North Dako- and Alexis Constantino with a very transient popu- trict which will add consis- provides supplemental very well and he has seen a ta, competed with 30 other were all state athletes for lation which has been a dif- tency and continuity to the instructional support, usu- positive change in the stu- teams from six states and volleyball; Zak Bauer, ficult challenge to create education programs. ally in small groups, to stu- dents’ education and antici- received several awards. Spencer Miller and consistency within the Elementary pilots dents who need additional pates a long-term impact as Junior High Science Thomas Wurster were all classroom. new ed program support. well. Olympiad placed fifth at state athletes for football. The finances have also This allows for opportu- “The students are doing Clarion Area Elemen- the Northwest Regional Clarion Area also issued to be a challenge nity to provide support to a an outstanding job prepar- over the past several years tary School is piloting a Competition at Penn State received the highest over- curriculum and remediate ing for college and the but Stahlman said the dis- program which maximizes Behrend. all SAT scores in Clarion or enrich all students in a world of work,” Stahlman  trict is beginning to settle students’ learning capabili- Brendan Zerfoss County. ties. small setting. said. placed fifth at states in the With ties to the commu- in a rather stable position. Beginning last year, the Tier III: Intense He reported students 200-meter and 400-meter. nity through the students, “It’s not great but it’s winning awards at the  getting better – we are school district received instructional support is Thomas Wurster athletics, booster clubs and provided to students with Clarion County Career placed fourth at wrestling other extracurricular activ- moving in the right direc- training from the state for the greatest needs, with Center as well as many regionals and qualified for ities such as the robotics tion,” said Stahlman. Multi-Tiered System of acceptances to colleges. states. club, Stahlman expressed Clarion Area does not Support. frequent progress model- “The details of every- Clarion Area Varsity he would like to see more have any teacher retire- The MTSS system ing. one’s success would be Football made it to state community members at ments this year but have a believes all students This student centered rather long but the stu- quarter final match and meetings to gain their few support staff retiring. should receive core instruc- planning gives additional dents are proving that they were undefeated during input. The district is also not tion. support provided to reme- are making the most of the regular season. While the students’ reducing or increasing its “The needs of instruc- diate skills. their education and we are They were KSAC education is on the staff in any way this year. tion vary for all kids com- The program was proud of them for it,” Champions and District upswing, Stahlman has Stahlman said there ing into school,” Clarion offered by the state as a Stahlman said. Champions. been persistent on meeting could be minor internal Area’s Supervisor of Spe- pilot program. This year: Cross-country quali- the needs of a diverse changes like bringing the cial Education Brandon In an ambitious move, Greer Wardlaw was Maines said. “MTSS really Clarion Area jumped in shows the needs and helps with both feet and decided kids achieve to their high- to offer the program to est potential regardless of kindergarten through Rimersburg area is home to many churches any disability. sixth-grade. “MTSS has helped pro- Even though it is cur- RIMERSBURG streetchurch.com. 40 members. ing.com/join/159409445. Churches serving the Sunday worship: 9 vide special education rently not offered at the Rimersburg area include: Rimersburg United a.m. St. Richard Church learning on their level. It’s high school, teachers are Methodist Purity Avenue, Rimers- receiving training. Clarion Church of God Sunday school: 10 for all kids – even the more 399 Main St., Rimersburg a.m. burg advance kids. It addresses Area Elementary School 160 Veterans St., Rimersburg Lawsonham UMC In care of St. Eusebius Church, all students.” Principal Roger Walter Non-denominational. Rimersburg Presby- nd It was reported the expects it to be at the Pastor: John Milliron Between Rimersburg and Wid- 301 East 2 Street, East Brady. noon terian Administrator: the MTSS program could help school in the next year or Average attendance is Two-church charge, Rev. William Kuba. two. 279 Main St., Rimersburg identify a student with a 80. Rimersburg UM Charge. The church serves 90 Walter said although Sunday services: Moderator: Rev. Jay learning disability; per- Pastor: Rev. Dennis Montgomery. Rex Munsee families. haps it is not a learning taking the step was hard to 10:30 a.m. Fetter Religious education: Sunday school: 9:30 also fills the pulpit every disability, but that the stu- implement, he has seen a Rimersburg UMC has Home schooling, with occa- a.m. other Sunday. dent learns differently great deal of growth within 334 members with average Women’s Bible study: Rimersburg Presbyter- sional meetings at the than others. students. 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays at attendance of 80 to 100. ian has 50 members. church. The program works in Clarion Area’s high the church. At Rimersburg: Sunday services: 11 Sunday mass: 10:30 three tiers: school and elementary Junior and senior Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. a.m. Confessions before Tier I: All students school enrollment were high youth groups: 6:30 a.m. The church has Christ- mass. Four to six months receive high-quality cur- both around 390 this year. – 8 p.m. Sunday from Sunday service: 10:45 mas candlelight services advance notice needed for riculum and instruction in The high school princi- Labor Day through Memo- a.m. on Dec. 24, Maundy Thurs- weddings. For baptisms, the general education pal is John Kimmel and rial Day. King’s Kids: (preschool day service and has an contact the pastor. classroom. The teacher Walter is the elementary Adult Bible study: 6 through grades 6) 2:30- adult choir that sings peri- assists all students. school principal. p.m. Sunday from Labor 4:30 p.m., Thursdays odically throughout the Mount Hope With this, all students School board members Day through Memorial (Sept.-April). Also have a year. Conneration are explicitly taught posi- include Hugh Henry, presi- Pastor: the Rev. David Day. children’s support ministry tive behavioral expecta- dent; Missy Anderson, vice Stough. Kid’s Closet: The for these children following Carwick Wesleyan tions. Teachers use a con- president; Julie Hartley, Three miles off State church hosts a kid’s cloth- at 4:40 p.m. to help with sistent approach to Todd Bauer, Dave Estadt, Carwick Road, Rimersburg Route 68. ing give-away three to four homework and other Pastor: the Rev. Gary discipline. Julie McCormick, Shane times a year, with one held Mount Hope of Conner- issues. Guntrum. This is the core instruc- Kriebel, Zachary Sheckell close to the opening of the ation is nondenomination- Youth Group: For kids Average attendance is tion and curriculum as it is and Braxton White. school year. The dates of in sixth to ninth grade 60. al. these give-away events are meets from 5:30 to 7:30 Sunday school: 10 The church serves 13 announced in the local p.m. the first and third a.m. families. newspaper and are depen- Sundays of every month. Sunday services: 11 Sunday school: 9 a.m. dent on donations of gently Choir practice: 7 p.m., a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10 used and new clothing. Tuesdays, September Follow them on Face- a.m. Call the church at 473- The church holds a 3655 for more information. through May. book. Life Supports Group: yearly Easter sunrise ser- The church now oper- Reformed Presbyter- vice at 8 a.m., followed ates a day care from 6 a.m. meets quarterly. with a breakfast. They also to 5:30 p.m., Monday Ladies Bible study: ian hold a Sunday school pic- through Friday at the 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Sep- North Main Street, Rimersburg church. For more informa- tember through May Pastor: Rev. John Mon- nic in July. tion on the day care facili- Celebrate Recovery ger New faces are always FROM OUR FOREST ty, call 473-3482. support group: 7 p.m., Serves a small congre- welcome. The church participates Thursdays. gation. New Athens Church with the Community Bible Ladies’ quilting: 9 Sunday worship: 11 of God of Prophecy TO YOUR School for children age 3 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. a.m. FLOOR years to sixth grade held The church holds Phone Number: (814) 24 Traister Road, Rimersburg (New Athens) Sustainably harvested in western PA, during the summer. This Christmas Eve Candle- 229-9670. Pastor: Rev. Dale Gal- year’s VBS will be at 6-8 light services, and holds lo family owned and operated to ensure the p.m. from June 25 to 29, at Maundy Thursday ser- Jerusalem United Located two miles west highest quality flooring for your home Baker Street Church of vices, Ash Wednesday Ser- Church of Christ of Rimersburg along State God. vices and “The Blooming Route 68. They also have Face- 527 Main St., Rimersburg The average atten- of the Cross” every year. Interim pastor: the book pages for the church: dance is 75. They also share in the Rev. Dr. John W. Gareis. Education classes: Baker Street Church of community vacation Bible God; youth: Baker Street The Jerusalem UCC 9:30 a.m. school with the Baker has 100 members. Sunday worship: Church of God Youth and Street Church of God. Sunday school: 9:45 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Closet: Kids’ Closet, This year Baker Street Bible study and Rimersburg. Church of God will host a.m. Prayer meeting: 6 p.m. For more information the program which will be Sunday service: 11 Thursday. about the church call 473- held June 25 through 29. a.m. For more information 3655 or visit their website At Lawsonham: Join in person or online or to check on meeting at www.baker- Lawsonham UMC has at http://global.gotomeet- times, call the church at 501 Main St., Emlenton, PA 16373 800.867.9441 473-6453. www.hickmanwoods.com O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O O Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Page 15 Numerous churches serve Clarion area CLARION — Among service: 7 p.m. Wednes- Sunday Services: capped accessible. gregation officially moved Prayer Cords and the churches serving the day. Worship: 11 a.m. Sep- Children are encour- into their new church on Children’s Ministry: 6 Clarion area are: Youth group: 6:30 tember through May; 10 aged and welcome at wor- Easter Sunday, March 27, p.m., Wednesdays p.m. Sunday during school a.m. June through August. ship services. A nursery is 2016. Bible study: 11 a.m. First United year and special events Sunday school (all available. Specially crafted Senior Pastor: Rev. Thursdays Methodist during the summer. ages): 9:45 a.m. (Septem- worship aids are available Bruce Wilson Blanket Ministry: 6 600 Wood St., Clarion The focus of the church ber through May) Every- for preschoolers. Associate Pastor: Rev. p.m. Tuesdays (usually (814) 226-6660 is open hearts, open minds, one is invited to join us as The church is active in Matt Snedden twice a month, date www.fumc-clarion.org open doors. we learn together how to the “Food for Friends” pro- Sunday school: 9 a.m. varies). They make blan- Senior Pastor: the The church is a Stephen worship, grow, and serve. gram. Sunday worship: 10 kets for nursing homes, Rev. Kevin Haley Ministry church. Weekly worship ser- Bible studies are avail- a.m. those in need and soldiers. Pastor Emeritus: the vices are a time to gather able throughout the year. A children’s church Food Pantry: 9-11 Rev. Arnold Rhodes The River together, to learn and lis- Grace is a safe place to “Sonshine Club,” for ages a.m., the first and third Administrative assis- 11133 Route 322, Clarion River ten, to give thanks, and explore one’s spirituality in three years through third Tuesday tant: Mary Jo Ford Hill serve. On a typical Sunday, the context of the church’s grade, is held during Sun- Clothing Ministry: 2 Director of Christian Pastor: the Rev. Terry you can expect to see peo- ancient and rich liturgical day worship services. to 5 p.m. Thursdays. They education: Marlene Jacobs. ple of all ages and walks of tradition of rites and ritu- Nursery is also provided. accept clothing from infant Steiner Youth Sunday school life. Families are encour- als. Diversity in expres- Men’s and Women’s to adult sizes. There are no Director of communi- and Café: 8:30 a.m. aged to worship together. sion is welcomed and cele- Group: 7 p.m., Mondays at fees involved. If you are in cations and technolo- Sunday worship: 10 Nursery care is also pro- brated. the church. need of clothes or if you gy: Darren Mackenzie a.m., nursery provided. vided for small children. Youth Group: 6-8 p.m., would like to donate cloth- Director of Men’s and women’s Music is an important Jehovah’s Witnesses Sundays. ing, you can contact the youth: Shelly Rhoades small groups: 6:30 p.m., part of our service and State Route 322, River Hill God’s Squad: 6-8 p.m. church. Director of College Monday. includes traditional organ There are 130 people in Sundays for children in Operation Christmas Outreach: Sarah Matson Prayer and Bible and piano music, singing of the congregation. grades 4 through 6. Child program: 6 p.m., Director of the mes- Study: 6:30 p.m., Wednes- hymns by everyone and Christian Life and The church stages a live last Thursday of the month sengers: Zachary Coving- day. selections by the choir. Ministry Meeting: 7-8:45 Nativity the first weekend they gather for a project ton Immaculate Con- Special music by children’s p.m. Wednesday. in December at the church. night to make items for gift Music director: ception choirs, soloists, bell choirs, Talk and Watchtower The church holds spe- boxes. Randy Bowser and guest musicians com- study: 9:30-11:15 a.m. cial services for Christmas, Vacation Bible 715 Main St., Clarion Sunday. Organist: Mary Brooks Pastor: Rev. Monty pliment services through- Maundy Thursday and school: 6 p.m., July 16 to Nursery coordinator: Sayers out the year. Alpha Assembly of Easter seasons. July 20. Cathy Chuculate Children’s Sunday The church has a W e b s i t e : Parish Office: 720 God Church treasurer: Liberty Street (226-8433). school classes and activi- staffed Christian counsel- fbcclarion.com Visit for Karen Vandermeer Parish Website: ties center on active learn- 499 Grand Avenue Extension, ing center with one full- webcasts and calendar of Financial secretary: www.icclarion.org ing with songs, interactive Clarion time and one part-time events. David Hauser lessons, and crafts. Pastor: Rev. Dennis counselor, for information, E m a i l : Inviting people to Frketich. Property manager: Christ Christian education for call 226-8669. [email protected] Randy Stewart adults is taught through About 50 attend Alpha Vacation Bible School is Facebook: Clarion Uniting people with Assembly of God. Custodian: Amy Sny- Christ thoughtful sermons, Sun- held in June at the church. FBC der day school classes, and fel- Sunday personal The church is handicap Igniting people for prayer: 8 a.m. Epicenter Choir practice: 6:30 Christ lowship groups. accessible. p.m. Thursdays. All in the community Sunday school: 9:15 Oakwood Drive and Greenville For more information Masses: 4 p.m. Satur- a.m. There are approximate- day and at 8:30 a.m. and are encouraged to join us Avenue, Clarion call 226-8233. Sunday services: Pastor: Ozy Alvarado ly 700 members and an 11 a.m. Sunday. Holy Days: for our annual fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship ser- Hope Rising Church average of more than 255 call the parish office. and outreach events Sunday question and vice: 10:45 a.m. people attending worship Immaculate Concep- including a strawberry 240 Liberty Street, Clarion answer forum: 2:30 p.m. Sunday school: 9:30 Pastor: Harry and on Sunday. tion School, a parochial social, an old-fashioned Wednesday Bible a.m. Maura Hoff Sunday worship ser- school for children in Thanksgiving, Pirates Study: 7 p.m. Small groups: 6:30 Sunday service: 10:30 vices: 8:30 and 11 a.m.; preschool through grade baseball outing, and our Children’s church: p.m., Tuesdays (Leeper) & a.m. also a contemporary ser- six. For school information annual church picnic. 10:30 a.m., every Sunday. Wednesdays (Clarion). The church provides vice at 9:45 a.m. call Principal Lori Cratty Information about the Phone: 226-6448 separate services for chil- Nursery is provided for the at 226-8433 ext. 105. church, its ministries and Trinity Point Web site: yourepicen- dren. 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Faith Formation Pro- activities is available on Church of God ter.org “HopeKids” is a pro- Singing Angels prac- gram: for preschool our website, www.clarion- gram for children infant tice: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; for through grade eleven presby.org and on our face- 180 West, Trinity Drive, Clarion Trinity Point Church of First Baptist through four years old. children in preschool available. For more infor- book page. God is affiliated with the Church Children will learn and through fourth grade. mation, contact Faith For- Church of God Anderson, hear about Jesus. Bell and chimes: 9 mation Director Teresa Grace Lutheran 649 Main Street, P.O. Box 651, Ind. “Generations” is a pro- a.m. Sunday. Frederick at (814) 226- Clarion 417 Madison Rd., Clarion The church has approx- Pastor: Jason Hunter gram for children between Pathfinders: 8:30 a.m. 8433, ext. 103. Pastors: the Rev. Sunday. Harold “Jake” Jacobson imately 350 members. There are 125 members the ages of 5 and 12. Children’s choir: 9 First Presbyterian and Rev. Deborah Jacob- The church began con- in the congregation, with If you would like addi- a.m. Sunday son. struction of a new church approximately 120 attend- tional information, contact Sunday school for all 700 Wood Street Sunday services: 8:30 facility, The Trinity Point ing services. the church at (412) 945- ages: 9:45 a.m. Nursery is Clarion, PA and 11 a.m. Church of God in the sum- Sunday worship: 7473 or check out their provided during Sunday 226-8145 Holy Communion: mer of 2012. Located at the 10:30 a.m. website at www.hoperis- school. Pastor: Rev. Dr. every Sunday. Trinity Point Development Sunday school: 9:30 ingcc.com. Midweek worship Jonathan T. Scanlon Sanctuary is handi- by the interstate. The con- a.m.

LUCINDA — ChurchesNorthernShiloh Presbyterian JuneClarion 11-15. CountyMen’s breakfast: 8churchesnot held during the sum- Saturday at St. Ann. serving the Fisher, Fry- a.m. the last Saturday of mer months and are Miola St. Michael Church burg, Lucinda and Venus The church has no pas- the month. attended by members of all St. Joseph Church areas of Clarion County 18765 Route 208, Fryburg Dorcas Circle: 9 a.m., three churches. 112 Rectory Lane tor at this time, supply pas- Pastor: Rev. Joseph include: tors are being used. Tuesdays. UMC Women’s group: State Route 66, Lucinda Czarkowski Lydia Ladies: 6:30 pm. meets on Mondays (time, Pastor: the Rev. Joseph Millcreek Presbyter- Located three miles There are approximate- R. Czarkowski north of Clarion along the the first and third Monday date and place varies). ian ly 860 members, in the of every month. Women from all three The parish includes Miola Road (State Route parish. about 400 families (house- Fisher 1005) toward Cook Cor- The church has a youth churches attend. Mass: 4 p.m. Saturdays Helen Furnace: holds). The church has 63 mem- ners. group, and Bible study at 7 Weekend Masses: 4 bers. in Jan., March and Nov.; 5 p.m. Monday nights; times (Asbury Chapel UMC): There are about 11 p.m. Saturdays in May, Miola Road, nine miles p.m. Saturdays in Feb., The church has no pas- active members. vary, contact the church for Oct. and Dec.; 5 p.m. Satur- tor at this time, supply pas- July and Sept. 10 a.m. Sun- more information. north of Clarion and 3.5 Sunday worship: 11 day; also and noon week- miles south of State Route days in April, June and tors are being used. a.m. An annual fall bazaar August and 7:30 a.m. Sun- Sunday worship: 9:30 day. Weekday mass: 8 a.m. and Trunk and Treat is 36. Average attendance is Sunday school: 9:45 between 15 and 20 people. day. a.m. Wednesday and Friday. some of the church’s activi- Weekday Masses: 7:45 a.m. Note: all mass times are Sunday school: 9 a.m. Sunday school for all Thanksgiving family ties. Sunday worship: 9:45 a.m. Mondays and 8:30 ages: 10:30 a.m. (Septem- subject to change, check The church holds sever- a.m. Tuesdays. night supper: Date varies the church bulletin or web- a.m. ber through May). according to holiday date. al blood drives throughout Scotch Hill: UMC: one- Note: all mass times are Annual Pentecost and site for more. the year. subject to change, check Confessions: an hour half mile south of State Christmas Eve Candlelight Pilgrim Holiness Boy Scouts meet at 7 Route 36 along Miola Road. the church bulletin or web- before mass and anytime site for more. services are held. The Venus p.m. Tuesday and Girl Average attendance is 20- church holds Vacation Bible Pastor: The Rev. Joshua by appointment. Scouts meet at various 25. Holy Day Masses: Are School each summer. The Peck. Religious education times. Sunday worship: announced in the church church also holds various Member of the Pilgrim takes place from Septem- Contact informa- 10:45 a.m. bulletin and on the church fellowship dinners Holiness Churches of New ber to May following 10 tion: Anne Bell, phone Sunday school: 10 website. throughout the year. York. a.m. Sunday Mass. They 744-8142; email: a.m. Confession: An hour before mass. Fisher Homecoming is Average Sunday atten- host a Labor Day festival [email protected] held the first Saturday in and Octoberfest. St. Mary Church Religious Education: dance is 15-20 people. after the 7:30 a.m. Mass. August on the church Sunday services: Good Shepherd Tylersburg UM Crown Pastor: the Rev. The church has a parish grounds. Events include a 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. UMC Charge chicken dinner at 11 a.m., Christopher M. Barnes school, St. Joseph School, Sunday school: 9:45 9870 Route 36 Tylersburg, Helen Furnace, There are 275 families crafts and concession a.m. for preschool through sixth Frills Corners Scotch Hill registered in St. Mary and grade. stand. Midweek: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Pastor: Rev. Andy Bly- St. Ann Mission in Annual public events Wednesday. Jonathan Bell stone Marienville. include the spring quilt Formed in 1986 when Associate pastor: Rev. St. Mary: United Evangelical Leeper Covenant, Lick- Melissa Kraus Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11 show/dinners; the July 4 Stitch and 113 Route 157, Venus ingville and Washington Tylersburg: State a.m. Sunday. festival and the fall quilt Pastor: the Rev. United Methodist churches Route 36, 15 miles north of Confessions: 10:15 show/dinners; and a fish Chatter Club Richard A. Kightlinger. merged. Clarion. Average atten- a.m. the first Sunday of the fry, every Friday during Average Sunday atten- Located east of Frills dance is 20-25. month. Lent. They also host the meets dance at the interdenomi- Corners along State Route Sunday worship: 8:30 St. Ann: Trout Unlimited and alum- national church is approxi- 36 or 2.5 miles west of the a.m. Mass: 5 p.m. Saturday ni dinners yearly. mately 95. intersection of State Sunday school: 9:30 mass. A sportsman’s raffle is monthly Sunday service: 9 a.m. Routes 36 and 66 near a.m. Confessions: 4:15 p.m. held in the spring and fall. MIOLA — The Stitch Sunday school: 10:15 North Clarion School. Bible studies: 6 p.m., and Chatter Club was a.m. The church has 500 Wednesday, at Tylersburg; organized in 1951.The Youth: 11:30 a.m. Sun- members. and 3 p.m., Wednesday, at group meets at 7:30 p.m. day. Sunday worship: 10 different members of the once a month at the Children’s church: a.m. Helen Furnace church. homes of its members. (age 4-second grade) held Sunday school: 9 a.m. Bible studies are held Sep- There are seven mem- during morning service. tember through May only; bers. Bible study: 10:30 a.m. Officers are Darcy and 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fitzgerald, president; Andrea Larson, vice pres- 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the ident; Barb Krupnik, sec- church. retary and Ginny Stiglitz, AWANA Club (open to Mechanical Repairs and Services treasurer. children ages 3 to 18): 7 The purpose of the club p.m. Wednesday. Free Estimates, Kitchen Design, Blueprint Takeoffs, Wheel Alignments • State Inspections is to provide a social gath- Men’s Night Out and all your Building, Plumbing and HVAC Needs Oil Changes • Collision Repairs ering of neighborhood men’s group: 6:30 p.m., women. first Sunday of the month. Call any of our Sales Associates Family Owned and Operated The club sends cards to A nursery for babies and or Stop in Today! the shut-ins and retirees NOW HIRING • CALL FOR DETAILS toddlers is available during Phone: 814-764-5196 • Fax: 814-764-3511 in the Miola community [email protected] • www.carterlumber.com and also donates to vari- Sunday worship. ous charitable needs. Vacation Bible school: 731 Main St., Strattanville, PA 16258 226-9468 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 to 5, Sat. 7 to 2, Sun. Closed Along Route 66 in Lucinda O O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O Page 16 Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018

NumerousNEW BETHLEHEM — a.m., second churches Thursday. during the year.servewith southern other area churches. op is Clarion made up of seven Putneyville. County Among the churches serv- Participates in the Red- St. Nicholas — Mass: They have an adult choir churches, New Bethlehem, Worship: 9:45 a.m. ing the residents of south- bank Valley Church Associ- 9 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. that sings every Sunday. Hawthorn Calvary, Oak Sunday school: 10:50 ern Clarion County are: ation Vacation Bible School. Sunday. Confessions heard Everyone is welcome. Ridge, Fairmount City, Lea- a.m. This year’s VBS was held in Sunday before mass or by sure Run, Putneyville and New Salem: First Baptist July at the First United appointment. Church of the New Salem Methodist New Salem UMC is Limestone Methodist Church. The church participates Nazarene Churches. located near Mayport. Pastor and Youth Pas- Cub Scouts and Boy with St. Charles the com- 1142 Chestnut Street, Hawthorn Senior pastor: Bud Worship: 8:30 a.m. tor: Wayne Burchwell Scouts Pack 403: Cub munity Lenten services. The church is located at Davis Zion Lutheran First Baptist Church is Scouts meet at 7 p.m., Mon- The church has an 1142 Chestnut Street in Associate Pastor: Church an independent, fundamen- days; Boy Scouts meet at 7 active Rosary Society. Hawthorn. Cindy Duffee tal Baptist church. p.m., Tuesdays. Pastor: Rev. Lois First United Shannondale, off Route 28 Sunday school: 10 Other activities First Church of God Moranville Methodist half-way between Summerville a.m. throughout the year 418 Brian Lane, New Bethle- Sunday school: 9:30 and Mayport. Sunday services: 11 234 Penn St., New Bethlehem About 40-50 attend wor- include a summer worship hem a.m. There are 270 members. ship service and about 15 a.m. and 6 p.m. service June 25 at Lock 9 in State Route 861, Porter Twp. Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sunday school: 9:30- Bible and Prayer Located one mile east of attend Sunday school. Rimer, with Tidal Presby- Contact: Phone, 365- 10:15 a.m. Sunday school for all meeting: 7 p.m. Wednes- terian Church. New Bethlehem. 5424; email: hawthorn- Sunday worship ser- day. There are 200 people in ages: 9:45 a.m. Redbank Valley Trail [email protected]; website: vice: 11 a.m. Sunday worship ser- Ladies Bible and Association meeting: 7 the congregation. hawthornnazarene.com. Bible study: 7 p.m. Prayer meeting: 7-8:30 Associate Pastor: vice: 11 a.m. (Memorial p.m., first Monday of even Monday. Day through Labor Day 8 p.m., first Thursday of the month. Randy Hopper Leatherwood Chancel (adult) month. Sunday school: 9 a.m. Church a.m. and 11 a.m.) Redbank Valley His- Choir: 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choirs: bell – practice torical Society meeting: Sunday services: 10 889 Church Road, New Bethle- Handbell choir: 8 p.m. Wesleyan Methodist a.m. is usually held 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m., first Tuesday of the hem Wednesday. Wednesday. St. Route 66 and Champion Rd, month. Bible study: 7 p.m. (Porter Township) Dollar dinner: The Wednesday. Located off State Route Soup in Shannon- three miles north of New Beth- New Bethlehem Civic church has a $1 dinner dale: A free soup lunch lehem Club meeting: 7 p.m., first Youth group (grades 66 along Olean Trail from 4-6 p.m. the third Pastor: the Rev. Daniel 7-12): 7 p.m. Wednesday. between Frogtown and (Soup in Shannondale) is Tuesday of the month Thursday of each month. held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. R. Clyde. (don’t meet in June, July, Children’s classes: 7 New Bethlehem. Vacation Bible Youth Leader: Gabriel p.m. Wednesday. Approximately 100 to each month – usually the August or December). School: Church is affiliat- first Saturday of the Clyde Men’s and Women’s 125 attend Sunday ser- ed with Community Vaca- Three miles north of First Baptist Church Bible studies held periodi- vices. month. tion Bible School held by “Community Stretch- New Bethlehem at the cor- cally. Pastor: Rev. Doug Hen- the Redbank Valley Church ner of State Route 66 and 249 Broad St. ry ers” exercise group: 10 New Bethlehem Association. This year’s a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Champion Road. Interim Pastor: the Grace Baptist Sunday school: 9:30 VBS was held at 10 a.m. to Approximately 40 fami- Rev. Dan George a.m. A Care Giving Ministry 605 East Washington Street noon on July 16-20 at the for the congregation and lies are members of the con- Average attendance is New Bethlehem Sunday worship: First United Methodist gregation. 50. Pastor: the Rev. Robert 10:30 a.m. community began in Febru- Church. ary 1998. There are 15-20 Sunday school: 10 Sunday school: 9:30 Ryver. Bible study: 6 p.m., Hawthorn Calvary: a.m. a.m. Affiliated with Conserv- every first and third members. Sunday worship ser- Worship service: 10:30 ative Baptist Association. Wednesday of the month, 4012 Main St., Hawthorn “Mary Circle” Worship service: 11 women’s circle: 10 a.m. vice: 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. a.m. Average Sunday atten- with prayer meeting at 6 a.m. Children’s Ministries at 11 Bible study: 7 p.m. dance is 140 people. p.m. every fourth Wednes- the second Thursday of Oak Ridge: each month. a.m. Youth service: 6 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday school: 9:30 day of the month. Sunday service: 8:30 Sunday. Church is affiliated with a.m. Home groups: 6 p.m., Weekly Bible Studies: a.m. 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Prayer meeting: 7:30 Community Vacation Bible Sunday services: every second Wednesday of Bible study: 7 p.m. p.m. Wednesday. School held by the Redbank 10:45 a.m. the month. Vacation Bible Wednesdays. School – The church will Missionary Service: Valley Church Association. Youth group (grades Youth group: 6 p.m., Dollar Dinner: The Third Wednesday of the Church also is a mem- 7-12) and Godsprints 6th Sundays. hold Bible school during church as a $1 dinner from the summer month. ber of Redbank Valley grade and younger: 6:30 Church is affiliated with 4-6 p.m. the first Monday of . Bible School and other Church Association. p.m. Wednesdays. Community Vacation Bible For additional informa- the month. tion or exact times, call the activities are held during Bible Studies: Men’s School held by the Redbank Fairmount City: the summer. St. Charles Catholic and Women’s Bible Studies Valley Church Association. church at 856-2022 or Contact information: – 6:30 p.m. every other This year’s VBS was held at Doverspike Street, State Route e m a i l 201 Washington St., New Beth- 28 [email protected] 275-1469 (Parsonage). lehem Thursday. the Methodist Church in Fairmount City United Phone: (814) 275-4090 New Bethlehem. m N.B. Presbyterian St. Nicholas Methodist Charge, Website: gracebaptist- Nevin Memorial Approximately 76 peo- Living Church 403 Penn St., New Bethlehem Catholic online.com Pastor: No pastor at United Church of ple attend Fairmount City Crates and 36 attend Leasure Summerville this time, supply pastors Pastor: the Rev. Samuel Hawthorn Presby- Christ Senior Pastors: David are being used; Ray Eichler Run. and Emily Shay Bungo. terian Off State Route 66, Frogtown Sunday school: 9:30 is the moderator. St. Charles has 200 Heights Approximately 80 peo- There are 65 members. Hawthorn a.m. ple attend the Living households. St. Nicholas The church has 50 mem- (Olean Trail Road) Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday school: 10:45 has 70 households. bers. Pastor: Samuel Swick. Church International. a.m. The church has 35-40 Leasure Run: Sunday school: 9:30 St. Charles — Masses: Moderator: Rev. R. Leasure Run UMC, Sunday service: 9:30 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. James Dietrich members. a.m. a.m. Sunday school: 10 located along State Route Sunday worship ser- Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday, Pastors: Rex Munsee, 66 between Clarion and Prayer service: 7 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. supply pastors and mem- a.m. vice: 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sunday worship ser- New Bethlehem. Phone: 856-3500 Confessions: 4 p.m., prior to bers of congregation. Worship: 11 a.m. Wonderful Wednes- mass on Saturday or by Sunday worship: 9:30 vice: 11 a.m. Living Church has a days: 6 p.m., Wednesdays The church is handi- Coffee and Fellow- w e b s i t e : appointment. a.m. ship: 10 a.m.-noon, the at the church; all ages. The church has an The church conducts capped accessible. livingchurch.family Women’s prayer break- third Wednesday of each The church has a school, active Rosary Society and special worship services at New Bethlehem area month. fast: 8 a.m., first Thursday Knights of Columbus that Easter and Christmas Eve Christ’s Dominion Acade- of the month. UMC Co-op Putneyville: my, for kindergarten meets monthly. They also (Sunday before Christmas) Located in the village of Women’s Circle: 10:30 hold several fundraisers and community services The New Bethlehem Co- through grade 12. Churches serve Sligo, Reidsburg, Curllsville and Monroe Township areas SLIGO Sunday service: 11 Wednesdays. site, www.gcccurllsville.org Jesus to live out the mis- ministries please visit Churches serving the a.m. Community grief for more information. sion with passion and www.zionlife.com. You are welcome to call the main Sligo, Reidsburg, Phone: 745-2260 support group: held on Bethel Baptist urgency. Curllsville and Monroe Fully handicapped second Saturday of every Zion recognizes the dif- office at 745-2814. Township areas include: 16817 Route 68, Sligo ferent stages of growth in a accessible church. month and is open to Pastor: the Rev. Rob Williamsburg Com- Monroe Chapel has a everyone. disciples life…from spiritu- MCM Co-op Hranicky. al infancy to spiritual munity Bible Facebook page: Vacation Bible school Located along State Church The MCM Co-op is a https://www/facebook.com/ was held from 6 to 8:30 childhood to spiritual three-church cooperative Route 68 West, 5.4 miles young adults to spiritual State Route 68, Williamsburg pages/Monroe-Chapel- p.m. July 9-12, for south of the intersection of Pastor: Tom Young. parish consisting of Manor United-Methodist- prekindergarten through parenthood and has a plan Interstate 80 and State to help disciples in each Located along State United Methodist Church/113936461971509 grade 6. Route 68, one mile south of Curllsville United Route 68, across from the stage of growth. The Co-op has a Face- SPC is a lively group of Church of God (former Clarion Mall. Methodist, and Monroe book Page: people who enjoy their We dream of helping Murphy Grange building). more people move through The Williamsburg Com- Chapel United Methodist https://www.facebook.com/ faith journey with About 30 people attend munity Bible Church of churches. Pastor Carol the stages of growth so the pages/MCM-Co-Operative- Jesus. Follow “Sligo Pres- the church. Kingdom of God can grow God has about 30 members. Brown leads the congrega- Parish/186616797801 byterian Church” on Face- Sunday school: 10 Sunday school: 9 a.m. tions. Pastor’s phone: throughout our region. We book for information on our a.m. dream of sending out disci- Sunday worship: 10 mobile: 724-316-2798 United Methodist latest ministry, mission Sunday services: 11 a.m. At Manor UMC: ples to engage our commu- P.O. Box 127 and outreach news. a.m. and 6 p.m. nities, region and world Prayer service: 6 p.m., 9 Airport Road, Paint Township, 506 Penn St., Sligo Call the church office at Bible study and with the gospel of Jesus Wednesdays. Shippenville Pastor: Rev. Lola Turn- 745-2771 for prayer prayer meeting: 7 p.m. Sunday services: 9 Christ. We dream of being The Church of God bull requests or more informa- Wednesday. the church that God had in a.m. Phone: 745-2231 tion on the church activi- Soul winning: 10 a.m. Former Murphy Grange build- Phone: 226-0220 mind 2000 years ago. If The church is a part of a ties. Saturday. this is your heart, you will ing Fully handicapped two-church charge with Teens and youth attend feel welcome at Zion. State Route 68 West accessible church. East Brady UMC. The Church of the church camp in June, in Clarion campus Between Clarion and Sligo At Curllsville UMC: Pastor: Mike Piper church is fully handicap Nazarene Mt. Salem, W. Va. meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday worship accessible. Every year in August Curllsville 313 Madison St., Sligo Petroleum Valley Sabbath service: 10:30 Sunday service: 10 Sunday school: 8:45 The church has an aver- the church celebrates their Campus meets at 10:30 a.m. - noon a.m. a.m. age attendance of 50. anniversary with the “Big a.m. Saturday Sabbath Fully handicapped Sunday service: 9:30 Pastor: Gene Hill Day” event. Brookville campus teaching: 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 accessible church. a.m. Sunday school: 9 a.m. Zion Church meets at 10:30 a.m. a.m. At Monroe Chapel: Bible study: 10 a.m. 114 Zion Road, Clarion Zion gathers on Sunday Wednesday services: Sunday services: 10 Zion Church is commit- 17995 Route 68, Sligo Thursdays. a.m. mornings and scatters 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Email: EastBradyS- ted to helping people far throughout the week in The church holds din- Bible Study: Time and from God discover life in [email protected] place varies, contact a homes throughout the ners regularly throughout Facebook page: East- Jesus. Zion has multiple region. Zion is committed the year. church member or the pas- church locations in Clari- BradySligoUMC tor for more information at to partnering with parents The Church of God was on, the Petroleum Valley, to raise godly children built established January 2001. Trinity Head Start program is 724-487-4389. and Brookville. up in a godly home. All our To learn more about the held Monday through Fri- Zion believes it is the day during the school year Grace Community children and youth gather- church, visit their website call of every disciple of ings help prepare them to www.thechurchofgodclari- at the church. Curllsville Jesus to fulfill his mission E.C. Lead and youth pas- live out the same core val- on.org Sligo Presbyterian to “Go, make disciples.” We ues our adults learn. tor: Tom Switzer. focus our energy and 403 Colerain St., Sligo The church is non- To learn more about resources on training and Zion, gathering times and The church is located at denominational. encouraging followers of ChurchFERN – Fern Trinity the corner of State Routes locations, the pastors, and The church has an aver- Evangelical Congregation- 68 and 58. age attendance of 130. al Church is located at 699 Pastor: Rev. Stephanie Sunday worship: 9:30 Golf Course Road, Kossuth Weaver a.m. off U.S. Route 322 near Hi- Sunday school for all Sunday school: 11:15 Level Golf Course. ages: 9 a.m., September - a.m. “Your backyard leisure solutions” The pastor of the Fern May Bible study: 7 p.m. FEATURING church is the Rev. Shawn Sunday worship ser- Wednesday. Morgan. vices: 10 a.m. with an Ladies Prayer and Sunday worship: 9:30 average worship atten- Praise group: 10 a.m., a.m. dance of 85. Tuesdays. Sunday school: 10:45 Casual dress welcome Intercessory Prayer: Swimming pool sales a.m. year round. The church is 8:30 a.m. Sundays. installation• service & supplies, The church has a prayer air-conditioned. The church hosts spe- Excavating, lite construction •concrete block, work & stone, meeting at 7 p.m. every The worship service is cial concerts throughout roofing plumbing, & lawn care, Wednesday. blended with new and old the year. They also support C, ALL JOHN AT For more information songs and a large screen is multiple missions and min- 814-227-3554 contact Pastor Morgan at used to project the service. 814-764-3237 istries. 814-227-7767 797- 5035. Bible study: 11 a.m. Visit the church’s web- PA#090607 O O CLARION NEWS/MIDWEEK O O Clarion County Today, 29th Annual Edition Life/Education July 10-11, 2018 Page 17

ChurchesKNOX — Churches of the servemonth. Knox-St.walks are also held by the Petersburg-SalemVBS online at their web- Aid. They also hold Bible The areas church has served serving residents of the Church council: 7 church. site. school in July. the area for more than Knox-St. Petersburg- p.m., third Tuesday of the Men’s basketball: 7 100 years. The church is Salem area include: month. St. Mark UCC p.m. Thursdays for men Memorial Church part of the Fertigs UM Sunday school 131 Monroe Church Road, 18 years and older. of Our Father Epis- Charge. Knox United board: 7 p.m., 4th Tues- P.O. Box 637, Knox Junior Choir: 6 p.m., copal Worship service: 11 Methodist day of the month. Pastor: Nancy Flick Wednesdays during a.m. Dunmire. 110 Church Road, Foxburg State Route 338, Knox Stewardship: 3 p.m., school year for grade Vicar: Geoffrey Wild Rouseville Pastor: the Rev. Wade fourth Tuesday of the Sunday school: 9 kindergarten through Memorial Church of Rouseville Barto. month. a.m. with classes for all grade 6. Our Father has 50 mem- Worship: 9 a.m. There are 450 mem- Quilters: 9 a.m., ages. For more information bers. Meets for various bers and an average Tuesdays. Sunday worship: 10 on their activities visit Sunday services: meetings and events with a.m. Junior church is also attendance of 210. Youth group: Meets their web site at 10:30 a.m. Holy other churches in the held at this time. Services: 8:15 a.m. every month and is com- www.knox-graceec.org. Eucharist two Sundays charge. Choir: rehearsal at 1 (traditional) and 10:45 bined with Salem Luther- and lay reader two Sun- The church is part of p.m. Thursdays. Bethany-Crossroads a.m. (contemporary) Sun- an youth. days. with music and ser- the Fertigs UM Charge. Organist: Shirley day. Alcoholics Anony- ECC mon. Communion held Ziegler Edenburg Presby- Sunday school: 9:30 mous: 6:30 p.m., Tues- 721 Crossroads Church Drive, the second and third Sun- Bible studies are held terian a.m. days. Emlenton day. at various times during Youth group (grades Bible studies: 7 p.m. (between Nickleville and Church organist: Main and Railroad streets, nd th the week. 6-12): 6 p.m. Sunday. 2 and 4 Wednesday of State Route 208 at corner of Susan Steffee Knox Fellowship: 10 a.m., Minister: Reverend Bible study: 10 a.m. the month. Nickleville and Crossroads Sunday school: 9:30 Thursday; lunch. The Brian Hauser and 6:30 p.m. on Wednes- Yoga group meets at Church Drive) a.m. group makes snuggle Founded in 1877 days. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Thurs- Pastor: the Rev. Chris Holy Days services as blankets for nursing Congregation of the Blankets of Love days. Lewis. announced are held homes, school bags for Presbyterian Church, Ministry: 1 p.m. Mon- There are 40 mem- throughout the year. days. Men and women Providence UMC Church World Service bers; attendance is U.S.A., and part of the Holds craft workshops Presbytery of Kiskiminetas knot blankets; given to Church Road, Knox and other projects. Men approximately 45. from noon to 5 p.m. Fri- Pastor: the Rev. Keith and the Synod of the Trini- those who are sick or and women are welcome. Sunday worship: day’s at the parish house Diehl The church is involved ty. injured. 9:30 a.m. beside the church. All are Providence UMC is in making Health Kits, Social time: 10:30 a.m. The church partici- Sunday school: 10:45 welcome to attend. part of the Shippenville- School kits, emergency Sunday worship: 11 pates in a Community a.m. Fundamental Bap- Vacation Bible School (in Providence United kits for disaster areas a.m. conjunction with Eden- Methodist Charge with distributed through Salem Lutheran tist Christian education burg Presbyterian Shippenville UMC. Church World Service. 2057 State Route 208, Lamar- 389 Emlenton St., St. classes for all ages: 9:45 Church). Sunday service: 9:30 The Samaritan’s purse tine Petersburg a.m. (no Sunday school Small groups: Men’s a.m. Shoebox ministry is gath- A v e r a g e Church has about 15 June-August). Church and women’s groups meet Sunday school: 10:45 ered each year. They also attendance is 55 members and 30 people school available during at various times through- a.m. support Wounded Warrior Pastor: Rev. Karen D. regularly attend. service. out the year. United Methodist Project. Parsh Pastor: Michael Tay- Youth group: Meet The church also has Women: 1 p.m. once The first Sunday of Worship service: 9 lor biweekly 6:30 p.m. Wednes- an active missions pro- every three months. each month an ingather- a.m. Sunday school: 10 days at Edenburg. gram. Bible study: 7 p.m., ing of food in held for the Sunday school: 10:15 a.m. Church membership is Wednesdays at Provi- Knox Caring Cupboard as a.m. Sunday worship about 65, with an average Mount Joy UMC dence. well as at the Harvest Council meeting: 7 services: 11 a.m. and 6 attendance of 33 at p.m., third Thursday of p.m. worship services. 159 Mount Joy Road, Knox The church holds Home celebration. the month. Prayer meeting: 6 Social and service activ- Beaver Township vacation Bible school dur- A veteran’s brunch is Church is located one- ing the summer, usually held in November. All Women’s Bible study p.m. Wednesday. ities for women available half mile south of Inter- in June. They also facili- veterans are welcome. and service group: Fertigs UMC through fellowship of Pres- state 80 at exit 53. Part of time varies, first Wednes- byterian Women. tate their youth who Fertugs a three-church charge, want to attend Cherry Ind. Assembly of day of the month The Fertigs Charge is The church plays host along with Foxburg and Run Camp during the God made up of the Fertigs, to numerous community- St. Peter Lutheran focused groups and St. Petersburg United summer. State Route 208, Beaver Twp. Pine City, Rouseville and Methodist churches. They hold an Easter Independent Assembly 860 Main St., St. Petersburg Ashland United ministries, such as the Pastor: Douglas Brink sunrise service at 7:30 of God is located one mile Pastor: The Rev. Deb- Methodist Churches. Knox Civic Club and has There are 125 mem- a.m. yearly and hold east of Knox. orah Jacobson. Pastor: Rev. Dan been active in theatre, din- bers with an average wor- Christmas candlelight Pastor: Rev. Lila Kulp She is part-time at Grimes ners, and community func- ship attendance of 52. services, rotating with Secretary/treasurer: Grace Lutheran Church Worship: 7 p.m. Sat- tions. Sunday service: 11 Shippenville UMC. Glenn Potter and Carol in Clarion also. urday We are the host church a.m. with simultaneous At Christmas the Hawk. Lay Pastor: The Rev. Monthly dinner: 4-6 for the Knox Caring Cup- board (food pantry “youth church” church collects money Head Deacon: Glenn Kim Raybuck p.m., third Saturday of Sunday school: 9:30 Potter sponsored by Knox Minis- and uses it to purchase Part of the two-church the month; donations tak- a.m. gifts for local needy chil- Approximately 20 peo- en. terium). charge including St. Bible study: 7 p.m. dren. They also provide a ple attend the church. Men’s breakfast: 8 The church participated Tuesday. meal for each family and Sunday services: 11 Peter Evangelical a.m., first Saturday at in a Community Vacation Other activities give them a Bible. a.m. Lutheran Church in St. Montana’s café. Men from Bible School (in conjunc- include February’s annu- The church as several New faces are always Petersburg and St. John all four churches gather tion with Knox United al buck wheat pancake fundraisers during the welcome. Evangelical Lutheran (with friends) for fellow- Methodist Church). and sausage breakfast year including a rum- Church in Emlenton. ship. Edenburg is yoked with with bulk meat sale mage sale and dinners. Faith Church of St. Peter: serves 50 Covenant Prayer the Concord Presbyterian Blanket Ladies min- They also make a the Nazarene members. Group: 9 a.m. Wednes- Church. For more information go istry 9 a.m., Tuesday morn- monthly donation to U.S. Route 322, near Kossuth Sunday worship: 10 days, Valley Dairy. Mem- Pastor: Bob Thomas to their website, ing. Charitable Deeds and a.m. Communion is held bers from all four church- Choir practice: 6:30 Faith Church of the www.edenburgpresbyter- Services as well as local weekly. es meet for prayer and p.m. missions and missions Nazarene has 26 mem- discussion. ian.org, call the church Tuesday St. John: (510 Kerr Foxburg UMC abroad. They also partici- bers. Pine City UMC office at 797-1167 or visit pate in “Flood Bucket” by Sunday school: 9:30 Ave.) serves 10 members. Facebook. South Palmer Avenue, collecting sponges, clean- a.m. Coffee and fellow- Pine City Foxburg Pastor: Dan Grimes Nickleville Presby- Part of a three-church ing cloths and cleaning Sunday services: ship: 8:15 a.m. Sunday worship: 10 terian charge with the St. supplies for flood and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday worship: a.m. Nickleville Petersburg and Mount other disaster areas. Music: David Weible, service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday school: 9 Pastor: Rev. Darrell Joy United Methodist Pastor Diehl provides pianist. The church has Bible a.m. (for all ages). Knopp. churches. counseling to those in Prayer and Bible studies periodically and Midweek services: Congregation of Presby- Pastor: Douglas need, holding sessions study: 6 p.m. Wednesday. participated in joint Bible 5:30 p.m. (meal) and 6:30 terian Church, U.S.A. and Brink once a week at Ship- Grace ECC school. p.m. worship, Wednes- part of Presbytery of Lake Foxburg: there are 55 penville UMC. days; rotates weekly with Erie and Synod of the Trin- members, and attendance 2561 Grace Church Road, Salem Reformed Fertigs, Rouseville and ity. St. Paul UCC Knox (Ninevah) is approximately 30. Pastor: the Rev. UCC Ashland UMC. Sunday worship ser- Sunday school: 9:30 Wentlings Corners Group of all ages vice: 9:30 a.m. St. Paul United Richard Osberg Jr. a.m. Lamartine meeting: Meets during All ages Sunday Church of Christ along Associate Pastor: Pastor: Rev. Chris Sunday worship midweek service time. school: 10:45 a.m. Twin Church Road, Knox Lewis Bennett. Lewis service: 8:30 a.m. Blanket Ministry: 6 Church membership is (Wentlings Corners), has Church secretary: Breakfast is offered at Located on Turkey p.m. Tuesdays, meet with 75, with an average atten- about 30-40 active mem- Jennifer Runyan. Office 8:30 a.m. the fifth Sun- City Road, Lamartine Rouseville UMC to make dance of 25 to 30 at wor- bers. hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., day of month The church has 80 blankets for those in ship service. Interim Pastor: Ken Monday through Friday. God’s Dogs hotdog cart members, with average need. Youth group: 4-6 p.m., Tack There are 188 mem- Friday and Saturday at attendance of 60 per Sun- The church is part of twice yearly, in the spring Sunday worship: bers of Grace Evangelical Foxburg Plaza when the day. the Fertigs UM Charge. and fall; for preschool to 9:30 a.m. Congregational Church. weather is warm. Church members are very grade 6. Bible study: 10:45 Attendance averages 220. Sunday services: They hold soup, meat active in community life, The church has an a.m. Average attendance for 10:30 a.m. and doughnut sales at holding various dinners adult choir, and a prayer Organist: Leann Sunday school is 150. Sunday school: 9:15 various times throughout and programs throughout blanket ministry. They also Haun Sunday worship a.m. the year with several free the year. participate in the Emlen- The church is active in services: 9 a.m. Services Woman’s study group: community breakfasts ton food pantry and hold the community, support- available online (pod- Ashland UMC St. Petersburg: there 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesdays. community dinners occa- ing the local food cup- cast), updated weekly. are 45 members, and The church has a Camp Coffman Road, sionally throughout the board the first Sunday of Sunday school: 10:15 senior choir and Ladies Ashland Twp. attendance is approxi- a.m. Pastor: Dan Grimes year. mately 25. the month. They make Men’s Prayer Break- Sunday worship and send greeting cards fast: 8 a.m. the third Sat- service: 9:45 a.m. to church and community urday of the month. Men Sunday school: 9 members and also to local planning to attend should a.m. soldiers. Children’s Sunday They support Opera- RSVP the church to school: 11 a.m. tion Christmas Child and insure enough food is pre- Turkey dinners held missionaries through the pared. in spring and fall of each St. Paul Church, Prayer meeting: 7 year. Hoagie sales and a Greenville. p.m. Wednesday during monthly ladies tea during At 2 p.m. the first Sun- the school year. spring through fall day of the month, they Kkidz Club (toddlers months are held. hold a worship service up to sixth grade): 7 p.m. and hymn sing at High- Wednesdays during the St. Paul Lutheran land Oaks nursing home. school year. The Bon-Ton, Dunham’s Sports, They hold a Thanks- 1051 Twin Church Road, ENGAGE: A commu- giving dinner yearly, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, The Movies at Cranberry, & more! Knox nity wide youth group extending an invitation (Wentlings Corners) that meets at 7 p.m. Sun- Pastor: Rev. Karen D. to members of neighbor- day nights at the church. ing St. Paul Lutheran Parsh The church holds a Church. They also hold a Average attendance is Harvest Festival at 6 90. Christmas candlelight p.m., Oct. 31. Sunday service: service and hold a “Festi- They held their 2018 10:45 a.m. val of Family” yearly, in Vacation Bible School Sunday school: 9:30 mid-May. a.m. adults and youth. Fundraising events from 9 a.m. to 12:30 Naomi Women’s Cir- and dinners such as ice p.m., June 11 to 15. 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