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 Coast Guard veteran Don Shaw and current member of the Clearfield County Veterans Advisory Committee was one several of the featured speakers at the Armed Forces Awareness Day ceremony held at the Clearfield County Driving Park. Other speakers included, Rep. Camille "Bud" George, D-74, of Houtzdale; Betina Nicklas, director of Clearfield County Veterans Affairs, and Mike Millwood, chief executive officer of Tomorrow's Hope, of Coalport, an organization that assists homeless veterans. The Jack Avery and George D. Montgomery Post No. 17 American Legion Concert Band of DuBois provided the music for the ceremony; the Rev. John White performed the invocation and the benediction and Ed Hullihen and Steve Koval were the hosts of the ceremony. (Photo by Jeff Corcino) |
Armed Forces Day celebrated in Philipsburg
Monday, May 21, 2012
By Wendy Lynn Brion Staff Writer
PHILIPSBURG - "Democracy is not a spectator sport."
Those words were a call to action by guest speaker John Biedrzycki, past state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars during Saturday's Armed Forces Day celebration and Veterans Memorial Dedication in Philipsburg.
He began by asking everyone to join in celebrating the lives of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. He said no other nation has sacrificed more for freedom for others and said an estimated 1 million men and women have given their lives since the nation was founded.
Biedrzycki said those who serve embody the spirit of service and find meaning in something greater than themselves, but added that we are all responsible for America's future. He said America does not want wars, but understands evil lives in the world. more...
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 Five teams of boats sprint off from the starting line at the Clearfield Revitalization Corp.'s annual Anything that Floats Regatta held on Saturday. The Sweet Art Bakery Team in the longboat had the early lead but they were quickly overtaken by the "It Takes Two" team in the paddleboat. This year, the boats started at Lower Witmer Park and raced back and forth across the river. (Photo by Jeff Corcino) |
Forest Summit 2012 conducted Saturday at S.B. Elliott park
Monday, May 21, 2012
By Dianne Byers Staff Writer
PENFIELD - Saturday's Forest Summit 2012 at S.B. Elliott State Park was designed to make people more aware of the impact to the commonwealth's wooded and natural areas created by Marcellus shale gas extraction, ground water issues and climate change.
The event was attended by approximately 25 people and was sponsored by Nature Abounds of Clearfield - an organization that engages more than 2,600 volunteers in efforts that monitor the environment.
Those attending had an opportunity to meet and hear from John Hecker, a district forester who is the new manager of the Moshannon State Forest district. Hecker, whose background is in care and cultivation of forest trees and timber management, spoke about the health of the Moshannon State Forest. more...
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Old Home Week ends with parade
Monday, May 21, 2012
By Terry Whetstone Staff Writer
IRVONA - A mixed bag of weather throughout last week hindered the crowds at the Irvona Fire Co.-sponsored Old Home Week carnival. But, when the week was over, the outcome was still successful.
The weather Saturday was just what the doctor ordered as the parade went off without the threat of rain, with fire apparatus, floats, horses and more in the lineup.
"With the high gas prices today, we really appreciate all of the support from those who entered the parade," Terry Collins Sr., fire chief and parade co-chairman said. "We also appreciate everyone who helped make the parade a success." more...
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