#228 OCT 2019

H 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE H VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 H

Paid for by the Candidate, Carl Gotwald

1.

On the cover: Lovin’ it when a plan comes together.

Members of Cemetery Association celebrate completion of a project to place a new entrance stone at the Old Ebenezer Cemetery in Oliver Township. From left: Jean Combs—1st VP, LaDonna Rudolph—Secretary, Elmer Reed— Trustee and Peggy Brown—President. Other Association Officers: Kim Mekeal—2nd VP, Kelli Lott—Treasurer and Bonnie Farster, Leona Griffith, Carole Williams and Brayden Woodrow— Trustees. Photograph by Marty Armstrong.

-@H E@FD5HI%J/B6IFB5H 2D5D BAE F ?+6CB5/>F 4<#F F0==F8B5/>@F8E@EC,E;: ' ! '( %! ($ ' " & ( &(%! (&' "( ' " %& ( '( '$ ( (% (" '( % $ ($& ( $ '$( % ' ($& ( ! &' '

7J*BH3IHFCDFI0J*GC3@8DFGBHJ7 3.<44 F-?+BE@F? F !& !"$ &' ( % '"% & 2D5D BAEF DCEF ;BCE-> 2DB=E;F >?F /?2E@F BA )9A @9>D AE6F DA;F @9CC?9A;BA5F >? A@ DA;F DCED@.F 5B,BA5F ?9CF D;,EC>B@EC@F AEDC=6 <44 F -?,ECD5EF :F :F :F EF ;E=B,ECF >?F E,EC6 /?2EFDA;F$9@BAE@@ '3;7/.7,3; ;615;095( 01/74968;93;$:59 9:*; ;279/98-;78*;#5984( 98-;3474:2:843;7$79/7 /:+ ;

IJDCIJF#IJBH8% -@H E@FD5HI%7B5HI0J6I0GD

&18!3147.8:,;&561*; ; 663498-; 615; 62:46.8

-@ 8GE#IC (DC6F :F8?$EC>@ A0 ICFGEGH$ (DC6F :F8?$EC>@ "CD-E6F ?9A5

/B6IFB5HJ;FD J CGFICE EAAB ECF7 DC$E .F1;B>?C 7:F"/?2D@F 9CC6 7/BC=E6F7/DC+ =?CBDF ECC (DC>6F0C2@>C?A5

ACFJ GCI3FBC (E=B@@DF7D=@5B,EC CD #G3JACFGEFE (E=B@@DF7D=@5B,EC ?DAADF1C D=

0==F2D>ECBD=F@9$2B>>E;F$E-?2E@F>/EF+C?+EC>6F? !& !"$ &' ( % '"% & 2D5D BAE: (DC6F8?$EC>@ :::::::::::::::::::::::: 3<% F#'3 4'< "CD-E6F ?9A5 :::::::::::::::::::::::: 3<% F#'3 #43% &9CF& B-E:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 3<% F#'3 #<%< &9CF D :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 344 F ' %<<3 #B6IFB5H @H E@FD5HI%6D$D GHI23B6

(@CJ @EGHIEEJ6DG8GH$JD00CIEE < #F0@+EAF8;:.F)9A @9>D AE6.F)0FF<

GF#JB@CJB G3IJ8B3DFI0JGH 8DB=C?D;F 9B=;BA5.F79B>EF<44 *?C>/F)EAAF7>:.F)9A @9>D AE6.F)0FF<

IDC8%J;@ E3CG FGBHE J >1J J GCEFJ*8DEEJ DG8 5552 @H E@FD5HI%6D$D GHI23B6

2.

3.

4.

The Journey of the Stone

1.) Bill Vallies unearths in 2017 2.) Vallies moves through field 3.) Carl Cook hauls to cemetery 4.) Doug Craven maneuvers to upright position 5.) Don Adams sandblasts 6.) Vallies men stabilize 7.) Everett Botelho completes carving

The Legacies of Jacob and Susannah Walters Mauk 5.

J

6.

By Marty Armstrong for Hometown magazine

Their Beginnings

acob and Susannah, people of German descent, were born (1792 and 1798, respectively), raised and married (approximately 1815) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. They relocated to Jefferson County during the middle 1830s, at a time when many Germanspeaking families made similar decisions to move westward seeking land on which to build their futures. They are known to have had children with them when coming to Oliver Township in Jefferson County. Eventually, they had a total of seventeen children, only one of whom died as a young child. The others all married and added children to the family tree.

In the context of local family history research, the Mauks are typical: the man was a farmer and the family was one of the many families of German ancestry which settled in the townships surrounding Punxsutawney and the children were numerous. These factors alone make the Mauk family worthy of study. Investigation reveals many threads to their story.

Their Genealogy

A Mauk descendant, JoAnne Mottern Shively became interested in genealogy as a high school student in the 1960s. She pursued this interest into adulthood as a member of Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society and quickly

Bring the Whole Family!

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Neale Farm

Pumpkin

Sprankle Mills Rd. Punxsutawney

952-2417

OPEN NOW THRU OCT. 31

Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn & Much More

Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Punxsutawney Hometown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 2019 - Issue #228

7.

began to build an extensive family tree with the aid of specialized genealogy software for computers. She was meticulous in seeking documentation for each entry into her database and became interested in the entire subset of descendants of Jacob and Susannah. She put this material on line for family members, worked with other researchers and created an expanded database with extended family connections, eventually including information for many local families. Since JoAnneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 2017, her genealogical work has been taken up by Donald Sigwalt, president of the Mauk Family Re-

union Committee. He sees to the updating of the family database and has moved into the latest tool of genealogical research, DNA testing.

Their Final Resting Places

Many members of the Mauk extended family, over several generations, lie in the Old Ebenezer Cemetery, west of Punxsutawey and just off Route 536 in Oliver Township. Of course, as marriages and relocations took place, many were buried in cemeteries near and far. Nearby, Mauk descendants can be found at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, - Continued on page 4

Exploring More “Firsts” in Punxsutawney Area History

I

By S. Thomas Curry of Hometown magazine n history, everything once happened for the first time. Or, as it is ordinarily said, “There is a first time for everything.” In the “pioneer years” of the early 1800s, when in recorded history the Punxsutawney area was first settled by Europeans from eastern Pennsylvania, the first list of “Firsts” was begun.

Among the items listed, someone had to decide if the achievements were significant milestones and ground-breaking things, or trivial facts and details of which to lose track. Most of us know the really big stuff, like the first man on the moon.

There is plenty of small stuff, too, that might be fascinating to know, such as, “Who was the first female tattoo artist in the United States?”

Yes, human beings, throughout history, have done incredible things, some unique accomplishments for the world to recognize. Some things followed national trends and people broke ground in their fields in local or regional sections of the country. Examples of those “new beginnings” in Punxsutawney area history were the first public librarian, first playground supervisor, first public school music teacher, first automobile in Punxsutawney, etc.

Reasonably sure that the editors of The Punxsutawney Spirit in the past have printed news that was factual and truthful, the writer continues the exploration of its pages to discover personalities and events that have become “firsts” in Punx-

sutawney area history. Even a tiny detail can completely change our view of local history.

The first kindergarten school

Older readers of Hometown might be able to think back to their first day of school as walking into a kindergarten classroom. The concept of a “kindergarten school” for young children’s’ “socialization” experiences was years earlier in history. The schools then were not to help children achieve school success.

By 1900 in American history, the kindergarten movement became popular in neighborhoods effected by the industrialization of society with mass-production and mothers joining the workforce. Mothers began to choose organizations or private “schools” to care for their children.

Such “industrialization” was occurring in the Punxsutawney area in the 1890s through 1910. It was the period in Punxsutawney history that resulted in a building boom of three and four-story buildings in the downtown and massive mansions in nearby neighborhoods.

The September 25, 1901 edition of the weekly Spirit announced: “An effort is being made by some ladies of this town to establish a kindergarten school here. A good teacher has been secured, and just as soon as a sufficient number of pupils are obtained the school will be opened.”

The school was set up in the Corey building on East Mahoning Street on the plaza and facing the park. It was also “on the street car line and convenient for the

At the beginning of the 20th century in Punxsutawney, the concept of “kindergarten” for young children was introduced and the first kindergarten school was opened in early 1901. Later, the Peter Pan School was opened for pre-school children at 204 Greenwood Avenue. (photo by S. Thomas Curry)

little folks in bad weather,” announced the Spirit about the site. “Miss Steigerwald,” with experience in the Buffalo, New York area, was the hired teacher to greet children on the first day in early October.

Parents were also reminded that they had an opportunity that day to meet Miss Steigerwald and “become better acquainted with Kindergarten work.” With a successful opening, the Spirit editor promoted its future with his words, “It is the ideal method of teaching children, and should receive the support and encouragement of all having children of suitable age to begin to imbibe instruction.”

In November, the Kindergarten school was moved to a house on East Union Street between South Findley Street and South Jefferson Street, a short distance from the public park. [Note, this time in 1901 was before the Eberhart Building was built (1903), now the IUP Culinary Academy building, and the Presbyterian Church was built at the corner of South Findley and East Union Streets. (1904)].

The effort for that “first kindergarten” in 1901 paved the way for another private - Continued on page 10

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BOOK YOUR UPCOMING CHRISTMAS PARTY! Come see all we have to offer. Spots are filling up quickly, call Daggi to reserve your date today!

Dining Room & Bar

punxsutawney

country club pccdagmarkessler@gmail.com

814-938-8243 N. Main St., Punxsy

Family Dentistry 203 CLEARFIELD AVE., PUNXSY

938-8554 938-5800 New Patients Welcome!

Open Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. watch for fall hours

Great Food.

Great Service.

Need insurance?

We can help.

Call or e-mail us.

Jacque Perry Insurance jacque@jacqueperry.com

938-7110

Amy Peace Gigliotti, DMD ronald j. walker III, DMD

Punxsutawney Area Community Center 220 North Jefferson Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

December 22, 2019

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. • Show Time at 7:30 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS BY PHONE 814-938-9632 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

$45, $55 & $65

(administration/processing fees not included)

S1272G Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states.

Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information.

Look for TK Punxsy Productions on FACEBOOK for more concert updates

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 3

Former Ebenezer Evangelical Church, Oliver Township, located on north side of Route 536 at the intersection with St. John Road. Described on 1866 Pomeroy map of Jefferson County as an Albright Church. The building is no longer standing. Collection of PAHGS.

The Legacies of Continued from page 2

Grange and Perry cemeteries. Interestingly, Susannah, who died in 1854, was buried without a headstone at St. John’s as Ebenezer Church and Cemetery did not

yet exist. Two young grandchildren were buried there as well for the same reason.

Jacob died in 1866 and was buried at Ebenezer. His monument includes SuIn reviewing the sannah’s name.

Ebenezer listings in “Tombstone Hoppin’,” compiled in 1980 by Patricia Steele and a team of volunteers, the earliest dated Ebenezer monument is that of Rheuben Shafer, young son of S. and S. Shafer, who died June 5, 1862, at the age of 4 years, 26 days. Nearly all older cemeteries have stones which are now unreadable or even missing so that definitive first interments are difficult to document.

Their Connection to the Land

Section of 1866 Pomeroy map of Jefferson County indicating Albright (Ebenezer) and Lutheran (St. John’s) churches in Oliver and Perry Townships on north and south sides of what is now Route 536 which is not precisely in the same location as the old road shown on the map.

108 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney

814-618-5083

Ask about our Banquet Room

Records reveal that Jacob Mauk took up land in that area of Jefferson County where Oliver, Perry and Ringgold Townships border one another. In the 1830s, only Perry Township, settled in 1809, had yet been legally established (1817 according to McKnight, 1818 according to Scott); Ringgold and Oliver Townships, though settled in 1818 and 1822 respectively, would not be drawn from Perry until 1848 and 1851. In his compilation

Serving a Full Menu Daily 11 am - 2 pm & 5 - 9 pm

Mon. - Sun. 11 am - 2 am

SANDWICHES APPETIZERS • WINGS

DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO H VIDEO H PRINT SERVICES

The Ultimate Retirement Community One & Two Bedroom Luxury Apartments “55 & Older”

Call now for your tour and to experience the luxury you Deserve!

407 East Mahoning Street Punxsutawney • (814) 938-5474

www.graystonecourt.com

H 3D Modeling H 4K Video H CAD Drawings H GIS Mapping

Industrial • Residential • Commercial Agricultural • Real Estate

• Property • Construction Area Served • Real Estate Mapping PA - OH - WV - NY • Timber Operations • Utility Line • Monitor Crops Fully Insured • Pipeline Inspections FAA Licensed • Golf Course Mapping Pilot

ROCK RUN ENTERPRISES, LLC Punxsutawney, PA H 814-938-8778 ROCKRUNENTERPRISES.COM

4 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

of local Caylor history, D.P. Caylor notes that, “Isaac Mauk owned most all of the land … which contained quite a few hundred acres; the last owner of the Lyman Mauk farm was Merle Coleman.” Various land records note that the Ebenezer Church and Cemetery were set on land owned by Coleman.

Nearby property owner, Bill Vallies, whose land was known to have been owned by Coleman, was preparing his field for the planting of Christmas trees in 2017 when he unearthed a very large fieldstone. His son, Brent, was there to snap a photograph. Bill pushed the stone to the side where it rested until 2019, little thinking what would become of it.

Their Faith

When early German-speaking peoples settled in Jefferson County, they often established churches that were shared by more than one denomination. As noted in early histories of the county, “Prior to 1853, the old German Reformed and Lutheran branches of the church (in Punxsutawney) worshipped together in harmony, agreeing to disagree on the doctrinal points which distinguished them.” Union churches outside of town followed the same pattern. “But in that same year came Rev. Mr. Brandt, a strict disciplinarian, who insisted on exact conformity with the Lutheran creed. This caused a disjunction, the Lutherans withdrawing and building a church of their own.” A similar split occurred in the Paradise area, “resulting in two churches close enough for intermarried couples to park a buggy at one church and walk to the second.”

County histories do not have much to say about the St. John’s Church in Perry Township on the south side of Route 536 or the Ebenezer Church diagonally across the road in Oliver Township. There is an Ebenezer Church mentioned in the county histories but the details described match another Ebenezer Church which once ex-

isted in the northern part of the county.

St. John’s congregation formed in 1835 and was known as a “Reformed Lutheran” congregation.

The 1866 Pomeroy map of Jefferson County has a segment for Perry and Oliver Townships which indicates two churches nearby one another, not by name but by denomination. The church and cemetery on the south side of what would later become Route 536 is described as “Lutheran.”

The church diagonally across the road is described as “Albright.”

Albright churches were established by followers of Jacob Albright (1759-1808), a Lutheran who, at one point in his life, experienced a personal crisis which his Lutheran faith could not assuage. He was drawn to the camp meetings of Methodism, found solace there and began to build a following.

During his lifetime, the churches of his followers were known as Albright churches; but, in 1816, they began to formally use the name “Evangelical Association.” Nevertheless, Albright as a denomination must have stayed in the minds of Jefferson County residents for it to appear on the 1866 Pomeroy map.

Early deeds pertaining to Ebenezer refer to it as a part of the Evangelical Association. Briefly stated, later consolidations led to the Evangelical United Brethren and, eventually, to what is now the United Methodist denomination. Tradition has it that Ebenezer was formed by persons who had once been members of St. John’s.

The year is not known at present. What is known is that in 1848, St. John’s congregation built the frame structure it now uses, leaving the log building it had been using for worship to be used as a school.

At least one account for Ebenezer indicates that its congregation had been worshipping in a log schoolhouse prior to building the frame structure it later occupied. It seems plausible that the schoolhouse references are one and the same.

The twentieth century brought many - Continued on page 6

The Spirit Building

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Customizable Executive Residences

Providing Quality Early Childhood Education Since 2011 • Free PreK Counts Scholarships available

• Before and After school care • Dept of education licensed Preschool, Infant and toddler care

814-938-3433

816 Airport Rd. Punxsutawney

• 1 & 2 bedroom • 55 & older Community • Tons of historical architectural detail • Tons of closet space • Off-street parking

724-541-1846

Pizza Town TRY OUR NEW FALL MENU

Featuring our New White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Pizza Pizza Town’s own white cheddar mac & cheese, smothered with mozarrella cheese, and topped with crumbled bacon, all baked on our Pizza Town traditional pizza crust.

PLUS ALL THE FAVORITES YOU LOVE! W. Mahoning St., Punxsy Plaza 938-2380 Sun.-Thurs. 11 to 11 • Fri & Sat 11 to Midnight

Hometown Community Happenings

F

By the staff of Hometown magazine rom the staff of Hometown magazine and the Community Calendar at Punxsutawney.com, here is a list of events coming up in our area: n Allison McKinstry of Erie won the September 15 Hometown Steelers Football Contest. She correctly guessed the Seahawks to win and the total score for the game, 54 points. She will redeem her certificate at Mcdonald's. n Sept. 25: Coffee & Coworking discussion group, noon, at Punxsutawney Memorial Library. Open to the public. n Sept. 25-27: Project Bundle Up applications at The Salvation Army, 9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 3 p.m. Call 814-938-5530 for information. n Sept. 26: Blood Drive, 1:30 to 6 p.m., at Grace UM Church, Sykesville. Benefits the American Red Cross. n Sept. 27: Punxsutawney Memorial Library closed for staff training. n Sept. 28: Bowdish Model Railroad display open, noon to 3 p.m., at Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. n Sept. 28-Oct. 6: 66th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion. n Oct. 1: First Tuesday Community Meal, 5 p.m., at Punxsutawney Presbyterian Church. Free & open to the public. n Oct. 3: Coffee & Coworking discussion group, 7 p.m., at Punxsutawney Memorial Library. Open to the public. n Oct. 3: “Meet the Candidates” event, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Opera House Café & Restaurant, Brookville. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Democrats. n Oct. 4-5: Grange’s Helping Hands, free clothing at Grange Church of God. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. n Oct. 5: Pizza & Prevention at Punxsy Pizza. Benefits the Punxsutawney Fire Dept. n Oct. 5: Christian Women’s Conference, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First Church of God. Visit punxsycwc.pressword.com for information. n Oct. 5: Gobbler’s Knob Wine Festival, 2 to 9 p.m. Tickets required. n Oct. 5: Fall Flea Market & Craft Fair, open at 8 a.m., at Heritage House, Brookville. n Oct. 5: Fall Trash & Treasure Sale, 9 a.m., at Ringgold Fire Co. Oct. 5: Yard Sale Mania at Mapleview Schoolhouse & Event Center. n Oct. 5: IUP Homecoming Parade, 10 a.m., Indiana. n Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Smicksburg Fall Festival, various locations in Smicksburg. n Oct. 5-6: Hazen Flea Market open, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Warsaw Township Fire Dept. grounds, near Brookville. n Oct. 7: Blood Drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., at First Church of God. Benefits American Red Cross. n Oct. 7-11: Fall clean-up & tree limb chipping by Punxsutawney Borough Public Works. n Oct. 10-13: The Wall That Heals at the Mack Park Fairgrounds, Indiana. Opens at 6 p.m. Thursday and closes at 3 p.m.

Sunday.

n Oct. 11: Community Meal, 5 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church. Free & open to the public. n Oct. 11: Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Benefits American Red Cross. n Oct. 11: Fall Harvest Weekend at Cook Forest State Park. n Oct. 12: Oktoberfest Luncheon, 11 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Features a performance by the Punxsutawney Citizens Band. n Oct. 12: 2019 Mahoning Shadow Shuffle, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Little League fields. Register at runsignup.com or visit the Mahoning Shadow Trail Facebook page for more information. n Oct. 12: Greater Big Run C.A.R.E.S. Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Big Run ballfield/playground. Includes a cornhole tournament. n Oct. 12: Boy Scout Environmental Science Merit Badge program, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Weather Discovery Center. $15 per scout. Pre-register by Oct. 7 at 9381000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org. n Oct. 12: Harvest Radio Auction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on WPXZ. Benefits The Salvation Army. n Oct. 12: Yard Sale Mania at Mapleview Schoolhouse & Event Center. n Oct. 13: Clergy Appreciation Day. Show your appreciation with a gift from one of Hometown’s advertisers. n Oct. 14: Columbus Day. Some businesses may be closed. n Oct. 15: Blood Drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., at SSCD Church. Benefits American Red Cross. n Oct. 15-17: The Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children Christmas sign ups, 9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 3 p.m. Gifts for children under 12 & holiday food bags.

Call 814-938-5530 for information. n Oct. 17-19: Coolspring Fall Exposition & Swap Meet, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Coolspring Power Museum. n Oct. 19: Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Big Run War Memorial. n Oct. 19: Punxsutawney Halloween Fest, noon to 4 p.m., at Nomadic Trading Company. Sponsored by Punxsutawney Dental Inc. and benefits Punxsutawney REACT. - Continued on page 7

PATRONS

a local company

MUTUAL FIRE

serving local people for

INSURANCE

since 1877 . . .

COMPANY

647 PHILADELPHIA ST. INDIANA, PA 15701

724-465-4922

toll free 1-800-326-0084 www.patronsmutualpa.com

AGING AGING SERVICES SERVICES,, INC. INC.

'Seniors Giving Back' Annual Food Drive to benefit ICCAP Monday, Oct. 21st - Thursday, Nov. 7th Donations accepted 9 am-3 pm Monday - Thursday FREE every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

FREE FITNESS CLASS

Join us as Instructor Carole Zicha leads us through our “Exercise For the Mind & Body.”

Mondays from 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Oct. 7 - French Toast & Sausage Oct. 14 - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes & Sausage Oct. 21 - Pumpkin Pancakes & Sausage Oct. 28 - Pancakes & Ham

BREAKFAST

Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 11 a.m. - $3.50 in Advance

OKTOBERFEST

Monday, Oct. 21st • 10 am - Noon

JAM SESSION

Thur., Oct. 24 - Come & enjoy fried bologna sandwiches & homemade vegetable soup.

Sign up in advance by calling the center!

NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY

Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.

PUMPKIN PAINTING

Thur., Oct. 3 - June Stewart from VNA will discuss "Understanding & Reducing Stress & Worry" at 11 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 10 - APPRISE Counselor, Lisa Gazda, at 11:30 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 22 - Chris from Alice Paul House will discuss "Healthy Relationship Tools" at 11 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 29 - Lori Parks from VNA at 11 a.m. will discuss "Grief"

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

Thur., Oct. 10 - Hymn Sing with Kay Young 11 a.m.

Thur., Oct. 17 - Bingo with Kim from Hillsdale 1 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Live the Life You’ve Been Missing

Over 25 Years Experience in Treating Varicose Veins

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE & BLOOD SUGAR

with Punxsutawney Home Health Tues., Oct. 8 & 22 at 11 a.m.

by ANEW Home Health Wed., Oct. 9th at 11 a.m.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. followed by lunch and "Spooky Music" at 1 p.m. by the Ghoulish Randy B! Don't Miss This!

HALLOWEEN PARTY

HAPPY FALL!

FREE Vein Screening Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

Appointments Fill Fast!

Call to Make Your Appointment TODAY!

724-349-6677

PREMIER VEIN SERVICES

Minimally Invasive Office Procedures: Venaseal (glue)

Vein Closure • Laser Closure Sclerotherapy (vein injection)

Hundreds of Satisfied Patients

YESHWANT G. PHADKE

M.D., F.A.C.S., ABVLM, RPhs

MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Certified by The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine; Certified General Surgeon; Member American College of Phlebology

1265 Wayne Ave. Suite 106, Indiana • 724.349.6677 CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE:

www.vein-doc.com

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 5

The Legacies of

Continued from page 4 changes to both churches; the mergers within Methodism described above, which affected Ebenezer, were matched by changes at St. John’s. At some point, St. John’s became simply “Reformed,” (a 1895 history of reformed churches in the area described St. John’s as a union church but with no Lutheran organization in practice) merging nationally in 1934 with the Evangelical Synod of North

Don Adams, as a young child, saw a quantity of wooden shakes with attached handles on a shelf inside the Ebenezer Church. Pasted on them were papers with songs and other worship aids, some in English, others not. He crafted this reproduction from memory so readers could visualize what he had seen.

America to form the Evangelical and Reformed Church (not the same Evangelical as mentioned earlier) and, in 1957, with the Congregational Christian Church (itself a merger of two denominations) to form the United Church of Christ. In 2006, the St. John’s congregation voted to become independent and has adopted the “Reformed” designation. In the meantime, Ebenezer membership had begun to decline in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Those who attended as children then believe the church was forced to close around 1945 or 1946. This is reasonable

as the Old Ebenezer Cemetery Association was incorporated as a separate entity in 1949 and took title to the land where church and cemetery were located from the Evangelical Conference of Pittsburgh.

Though the cemetery association no longer has the support of a church to maintain cemetery grounds, the Mauk Family Reunion Committee does provide support through contributions and fundraising projects. The church and its contents were sold by auction in 1975, the church salvaged for materials. Don Adams, whose twelve-year-old brother, Cleyo, was killed in a tractor accident in 1953, remembers his funeral and being inside the unused church building. Never having been electrified, the church sanctuary had a gas chandelier; he remembers a shelf holding a quantity of small hand lanterns or lamps. He also remembers another shelf stacked with wooden shakes; they had handles attached and paper glued to them with hymns and other worship aids, some recognizable, others not, possibly in German.

Their Connection to Community A community can be described as people with common characteristics, history or interests living in an area (or the area itself) or persons having common or professional interests scattered throughout a larger area. Both definitions can be applied to the 2019 Old Ebenezer Cemetery project. It’s been neighbors helping neighbors and a chain of men and their machines who know one another well.

Learning that the reunion committee hoped to install a fieldstone at the Ebenezer Cemetery, Bill Vallies (Sprankle Mills) offered for use the stone he had unearthed in 2017, loaded it on his steel sled and dragged and pushed it with heavy equipment through his fields to the Mauk Tunnel Road with the intention of hauling it to the cemetery site up the hill.

That plan proved to be unworkable as the ground was too soft to drag the stone offroad up the hill and the stone was too

heavy to drag it up Mauk Tunnel Road and St. John Road without risking damage to the roadways. A week later, Carl Cook (Five Points) arrived with his pullback recovery truck; the stone and sled were winched on board and, in a matter of minutes, hauled up to the cemetery site followed by a convoy of Mauk committee members’ vehicles. Waiting at the site was Doug Craven (Hamilton) who had dug the hole where the stone could be

Mauk Reunion Committee President Don Sigwalt assists researcher, Jean Heberling, at genealogy workshop Saturday, August 24.

placed in a vertical position. Craven handled that work with his track hoe and the assistance of Vallies and committee members, bracing the stone overnight with the track hoe. Craven estimated that the stone approximated ten tons in weight.

The next day, Vallies pushed soil around the stone, tamping it down later with a mechanical tamper. Subsequently, he power washed the stone, and Don Adams (Pheasant Hollow) did some needed sandblasting, revealing the stone’s beautiful and varied colors. The reddish-browns are due to iron content which surfaced ages ago when moisture within the stone, from the time when the land was underwater, evaporated. Stone-carving artist, Everett Botelho (New Bethlehem), recreated the image, from a photograph, of the Ebenezer Church in its later days. The iron content made carving the cemetery

name directly into the stone impractical, so he provided a granite slab which shows his crisp, precise lettering to advantage.

Their Reunions

Mauks began to hold family reunions as early as 1897, the first held at the Isaac Mauk homestead in Oliver Township.

Later reunions were held at the Ebenezer Church. For some years now, the reunion has become a two-day affair. The fourth Saturday of August is devoted to a genealogy workshop. Here, family members bring their laptops and tablets and get advice on how to access the family website and other online resources. Instruction is also provided to enable all family members to participate in the ongoing DNA project. Don Sigwalt also provides brief programs on various aspects of the family, such as military service during wartime, members who have passed away and new connections found. Saturday evening, those who wish eat together at a local restaurant. Sunday provides time for everyone to get together to take pictures, exchange information, visit cemeteries and hold the reunion committee’s annual meeting. Persons wishing to communicate with the Mauk Reunion Committee can do so by emailing Mauk.reunion@gmail.com

Their Military Service

For the 2016 reunion, Sigwalt described what was happening with the family during the Civil War. This included a detailed summary of family members as they appeared in 1860 Census records and specifics about fourteen men of the extended family who served. Of those fourteen men, Joseph Reed, Jacob Mauk and David Smith lost their lives, two others, Boaz Blose and John Kinter, each served two enlistments.

Individually, they served with the 105th, 135th, 148th, 82nd, 78th, 206th and 74th PA Volunteers, 57th PA Militia and 2nd Battalion Militia Infantry.

Two additional men drafted at war’s end were discharged.

- Continued on page 8

HORNER WILDLIFE

Taxidermy Studio LIVE BAIT OPEN 24 HOURS

%<3F B@/D F8?D;.F8E6A?=;@,B==E

Phone 814-653-8620 Cell 814-541-8309 hornerswildlife@comcast.net &'; 7!9*:52,;'3360+; :2 :5

BOB’S ARMY & NAVY Downtown Clearfield • 814-765-4652

#AXCM175CK

6 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

$

29999

Brian A. Smith

- President

(814) 939-8999

'<<F8>:F'<4.F8E6A?=;@,B==E

Fax: (814) 939-8990 Cell: (814) 591-5244 E-mail: brian@fastrakpa.com

PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA Historical and Genealogical Society , Inc.

Lattimer House 400 W. Mahoning St.

Mercenary 370

Crossbow Package

1 +E;B>EFDA;F"CDB=ECF ?D;F7EC,B-E@ /GCGH$J @D8G GI0J*8DEEJAJ CG ICE

Bennis House 401 W. Mahoning St. 1-4 p.m. Thurs. - Sun.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday & Saturday 1-4 p.m. Fri. & Sun.

938-2555

punxsyhistory@outlook.com www.punxsyhistory.org

Hometown Community Continued from page 5

(‘From Our Past,’ researched by S. Thomas Curry, features items of interest from past editions of Punxsutawney and area newspapers.)

September 5, 1906 — Mr. Burt, of the Barnes & Erb Co., manufacturers of laundry machinery, of Philadelphia, was in Punxsutawney Saturday and closed a deal with the Punxsutawney Laundry Company for an entire new line of ironing machinery.

The new machines iron by pressure, instead of friction, and therefore do not draw the garments out of shape or destroy the fiber as in the case of revolving irons. The Barnes & Erb type is in great demand and the Punxsutawney order cannot be filled before November 1. (Punxsutawney Spirit) September 14, 1887 — The pig-stys and standing pools of water in and around town now fill the air with nauseating perfume and scatter the germs of disease everywhere. (Punxsutawney News) September 23 1903 — The recent Findlay street fire uncovered a section that at one time was nothing but a swamp, and that was not very many years ago, either. The place has been filled up since, but even today the street is higher than the lots. This swamp was a section of a larger swamp that covered all that territory now occupied by the B, R. & P. yard and passenger station.

(Punxsutawney Spirit) September 25, 1889 — The steam riding

gallery of Kinsel & Law, or “merry go round,” has been removed from its location on the vacant lot, corner of Mahoning and Gilpin streets. It will be moved to Indiana to be ready for the fair on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October. There, the young people, and the old ones, too, can have a barrel or so of fun riding the flying horses. (Punxsutawney Spirit) [NOTE: After the fire of 1903, the Jefferson Theater was built, and a block of 3-story brick buildings, where once was the former Army & Navy Club.

Those buildings were demolished for the new ATA transportation terminal. The preserved and protected stone arch from the former Jefferson Theater remains as the only remnant from the past in that area.]

October 7, 1869 — The Indiana County Fair commenced in Indiana yesterday, to continue three days. Quite a number of persons from this place are attending. The Cornet Band left here yesterday morning to furnish music for the occasion. (Punxsutawney Plaindealer) October 15, 1890 — With hard practice and a determination to furnish nothing but first-class music, the Punxsutawney Cornet Band can now be placed among the very best country bands in this section of the state. With their sets of waltzes, fine selections, marches and quicksteps we have a band that is a credit to themselves as well as to the town. (Punxsutawney News) •••

n Oct. 19-20: Potter’s Tour, Smicksburg. n Oct. 21: Coping with Loss Support Group, 7 p.m., at First Church of God. Call 814-938-6670 for information. n Oct. 23: Powder Puff Football Game at PAHS stadium. Senior girls vs. junior girls. Benefits charity. n Oct. 26: Phil’s Trick or Trot 5K race.

Contact the Groundhog Club for information. n Oct. 26: Boy Scout Plant Science Merit Badge, 9 a.m. to noon, at Weather Discovery Center. $15 per scout. Pre-register by Oct. 21 at 814-938-1000 or info @weatherdiscovery.org n Oct. 26: Bowdish Model Railroad display open, noon to 3 p.m., at Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. n Oct. 27: Autumn in the Park Artisan & Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Reynlow Park, Reynoldsville. n Oct. 31: 2019 Senior Expo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Punxsutawney First Church of God. Presented by Rep. Cris Dush. n Oct. 31: Cathedral by Candlelight, 7 to 9 p.m., at Cook Forest State Park. n Oct. 31: Halloween! Parade on E. Union St. at 6 p.m., ends at Barclay Square.

Trick or treating from 6:30 to 8 p.m. n Crosstown Ministries will greet trick or treaters on the porch of Woodland Ave. UM Church from around 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n The Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society will hold a Family History Workshop series on Wednesdays in October at 7 p.m. The workshop series

has a fee of $25 for society members and $30 for non-members. Call 814-938-2555 or email punxsyhistory@outlook.com for information. n The Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society will hold Heritage Craft Ornament workshops in October with a Pennsylvania German theme. The cost is $4.50 for society members and $5 for non-members. The workshops will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings. Call 814-938-2555 or email punxsyhistory@outlook.com for information. n Leaf collection by Punxsutawney Borough Public Works should start around the end of October or the beginning of November. Leaves will need to be raked to the curb. n If you’d like to volunteer at the Jackson Theater, call the Punxsutawney Area Community Center at 814-938-1008. n The First Church of God offers a Celebrate Recovery program. Contact the church or visit its Facebook page for more information. n Jeff Tech offers several Adult Education classes. Visit www.jefftech.info for information on what courses are available and starting dates.

The First United Methodist Church holds a prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursdays. n The Punxsutawney Memorial Library offers several programs, including computer classes, Teen Club, ‘Tween Group, Book Club for adults, adult coloring and activities for children. n The Punxsutawney Area Community Center offers several programs. Check the website or call 814-938-1008 for program availability.

•••

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 7

Double Diamond Deer Ranch 12211 Rt. 36 Clarington, PA

AND Wildlife Museum BIG TRUCK PLAYGROUND Gift Shops

The Legacies of Continued from page 6

Open May-October 7 Days a Week, 10 am to dusk

814-752-6334

Just minutes from Cook Forest

TheDoubleDiamondDeerRanch.com

Jerry McGuire Pest Control LLC Show Me The Bugs!

1075 West Creek Rd. Rochester Mills, PA 15771

724-417-5370 412-862-7422

Your Small Hometown Attitude Company

WE hAVE EVERyThINg yOu NEED, INCLuDINg hARD TO FIND ITEMS, TO DO IT yOuRSELF!

Supplies for: Plumbing • Heating Well Water • Electrical YOUR HEATING HEADQUARTERS

Furnace & Boiler Parts for Trane, Reznor, Burnham, Beckett, Air Ease, American Standard, Rheem, Miller & More • Oil Nozzles & Filters • Duct, Duct Fittings & Registers

DAVE’S Lic.# BU13377

jerrymcguire37@gmail.com

www.jerrymcguirepestcontrol.com

724-397-8838 800-705-8838

or toll free

6791 Rt. 119, S. of Marion Center

www.keithspecialty.com

METAL ROOFING LLC

Manufacturer of Roofing & Accessories CONTRACTORS WELCOME

DELIVERIES AVAILABLE

• NOW OFFERING STANDING SEAMS! •

• 40 Year Warranty • 21 Colors Buy direct from the manufacturer, no middle man!

444 Rt. 410, Punxsutawney

814-427-2921

Mon.-Fri. 6 am-5 pm • Sat. 7 am-12 pm

Asphalt Paving s Grading Line Painting s Topsoil & Compost s Sealcoating Chip Sealing s Crack Filling FREE Estimates!

Phone: 849-8838 or Toll-Free (877) 4-Paving www.jeffersonpaving.com

Quality, Integrity and Professionalism...

Making life smoother.

30 East Main St., Brookville

#1 Hotline 1-800-927-6167 or 814-849-8313

MIDTOWN AUTO PARTS PA# 012900

938-6363

www.brookvillegmdealer.com

• Parts • Paint • Hoses • & much more

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED. YOUR MONEY STAYS HERE!

110 SOUTH GILPIN STREET • PUNXSUTAWNEY

8 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

Mauk Reunion Committee members Adarsh Khalsa and Elmer Reed on the way to the Mauk Tunnel once used by the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad. Built in 1910, the tunnel cuts under the hill on which the Old Ebenezer Cemetery is located. Photograph by Don Sigwalt.

At the 2018 reunion, the Saturday workshop focused on service during WWI. Research into military records uncovered 53 WWI servicemen, 30 of whom served overseas. Frank Bowman and Oral Kunselman, both of Punxsutawney, are noted as having been wounded. Two men, Neigh Carrier and Ezra Thompson, were registered for the draft late in the war but succumbed to “influenza pneumonia” before there were able to serve. A third man, Lester L. Mohney, was killed in 1917, just one week after he had registered for the draft. According to newspaper reporting, Mohney, twenty-two-year-old son of J.W. Mohney of Grange, was killed in Michigan when a large block of cement fell upon him.

Brought back to Grange, funeral services and interment took place at Ebenezer Church and Cemetery. The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Grange, of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body. A total of 255 Mauk descendants are known to have registered for the draft.

Ebenezer Cemetery, like most others, proudly displays flags at veteran gravesites. These flags are provided by the Veterans’ Administration and are placed in time for Memorial Day each spring. Cemetery Association president, Peggy Brown, maintains a list of flags placed and, of the thirty-three placed for 2019, there are veterans from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam and periods between.

In recent years, the reunion committee has organized recognition graveside ceremonies for Civil War veterans. These include ceremonies at the Grange Church of God Cemetery and the Perry Memorial Cemetery (off the Hamilton-Markton Road between Frostburg and Grange).

Their Livelihoods

WWI draft registrations list the occupations of registrants. Farming and mining accounted for about 25 and 20 percent, respectively. Nearly 10 percent worked for a railroad company in some capacity. The rest listed a variety of occupations which included workmen and professional men of all types, including two ministers. The subject for 2019’s presentation was data drawn from the 1880 Census. Occupations listed for descendants and spouses that year include farmers and farm workers (52%), laborers (17%), carpenters,

mill workers and lumbermen (12%), and several domestics, blacksmiths, merchants, teachers and skilled craftsmen.

Their Locales

Two hundred years after Jacob and Susannah married, their known descendants and descendants’ spouses number into the thousands, many of whom have out-migrated great distances. According to census records from 1860, descendants were living in what are now Rose, Knox, McCalmont, Oliver, Perry, Young Beaver and Clover Townships in Jefferson County and Indiana, Canoe and West Mahoning Townships in Indiana County. The 1880 Census shows 240 descendants in Pennsylvania, ten in Michigan*, seventeen in Kansas and three each in Iowa and Wyoming. The WWI draft registrants came from 22 states. Sigwalt notes that although two-thirds lived in Pennsylvania, about 40 lived west of the Mississippi and a handful lived south of the MasonDixon Line. Of the Pennsylvania residents, most were living in Jefferson County but the surrounding counties show one or more households. *In the Mauk Family website, there is an entertaining account of Lyman Mauk (18641926) traveling to work at Isaac Mauk’s Michigan lumber camp. Many details of his time there are recorded and include the men’s spear-fishing activities.

Modern-day descendant Adarsh Khalsa traveled to the reunion this year from Arizona. She grew up in Erie but was curious to learn something about the Mauk Tunnel which runs under the hill on which both Ebenezer and St. John’s are located.

She and others visited the cemetery a few days before the reunion where she got a guided tour (by ATV) of the path down to the abandoned tunnel, 1,989 feet in length, constructed in 1910 for the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad. This line hauled coal north from Kittanning and nearby communities. Local persons wanting to attend high school in Kittanning rode in the final car nicknamed the “doodlebug.” Khalsa recently compiled a pictorial history, “Mauk Tribe History

by Tombstone,” which the reunion committee is using as a fundraiser to support Old Ebenezer Cemetery.

Their Connections to Other Families

When Jacob and Susanna came to Jefferson County, they were part of a larger movement of families of German descent to western Pennsylvania. These may have included Swartz, Mundorf, Dobson, Kuhn/Coon, Nicely/Knisely and Ickes/Eikes families as these surnames are recognizable in Bedford County in the 1830 Census and in Jefferson County after the Mauks arrived. Lingenfelters almost certainly traveled from Bedford to Jefferson at the same time. Over time, marriages took place among these and other families so that connections exist, creating a web of relationships. The reunion committee, following up on their own DNA testing and research, has begun a new and related project, Jefferson County, PA DNA project, to which interested persons can link, submit DNA testing and untangle these intermingled connections. The committee hopes to draw in people who have taken any of the genealogy DNA tests currently available (autosomal, mitochondrial or yDNA) and who have ancestors from Jefferson County. This will include as many de- Continued on next page

Phil Vassar and Lonestar Holiday & Hits Concert Set for December 22

Ted’s

Meat Market Package Deals Large Selection Available

• Party Trays • Meat & Cheese • Fresh & Lean Meat • Our Own Old-Fashioned Sugar-Cured Hickory Smoked Semi-Boneless Ham Owned & Operated by Ted Palumbo & Sons Hours: Mon-Wed 8 to 5; Thurs 8 to 6 Fri 8 to 8; Sat 8 to Noon

Located 1 1/4 mile East of Reynoldsville on 4th St. or 6 miles West of DuBois on Wayne Road

653-2147

P

hil Vassar and Lonestar will perform December 22 at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center.

Tickets are available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday. by calling 814-938-9632. The cost is $45, $55 and $65.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Phil Vassar's reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including “Carlene,” “ Just Another Day in Paradise,” “ Six-Pack Summer,” “When I Love You” and many more.

Vassar was racking up hits on the radio long before he even began his own recording career - one that has seen the release of nine albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and sold-out shows across the country. Vassar's songwriting career blossomed in the mid-’90s when he landed a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for Collin Raye (“Little Red Rodeo”), Alan Jackson (“Right on the Money”), Tim McGraw (“My Next Thirty Years,” “For a Little While”), Jo Dee Messina (“Bye Bye,” “Alright”) and Blackhawk (“Postmarked Birmingham”). He signed a record deal of his own with Arista in 1998 and was named ASCAP's Country Songwriter of the Year in 1999 and 2001. 2019-2020 marks 20 years of hits for Vassar and, to celebrate, he is hitting the road playing fan-favorite tunes across the country on his "Hitsteria Tour." Phil also hosts a wine-infused series of conversations and music with hit artists, song-writers, athletes, and entertainers, entitled “Songs from the Cellar.”

Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar-- Richie McDonald (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar & backing vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Dean Sams (keyboards & backing vocals)--has amassed RIAA-certified sales in excess of ten million album units since their national launch in 1995, and has achieved ten #1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed” (which was also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first record since 1983’s “Islands in the Stream” to top both charts).

The band’s awards include ACM Single

@D8GF%J,BB GH$J;GH3IJ4<= 2

of The Year for “Amazed” (the song also won the Song of the Year award) and CMA Vocal Group of the Year, as well as a 2017 People’s Choice Award nomination for best country group. With over 100 dates worldwide per year, they are celebrating over 25 years together. This year, Lonestar commemorates the 20th anniversary of the album “Lonely Grill” with their new show featuring all of your favorites and much, much more!

•••

The Legacies of

Continued from previous page scendants of Jacob and Susannah Mauk as can be recruited but also other people with Jefferson County connections.

Their Support of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society

Beginning with JoAnne Shively, Jacob and Sushanna Mauk researchers have worked closely with PAHGS. They have donated family histories; when a reunion committee fundraiser project includes a book, a copy is donated. This includes the pictorial history compiled this year by Adarsh Khalsa and a 2006 fundraiser cookbook with plenty of interesting recipes, including rhubarb pie.

In 2007, the Phyllis Reichenbach Fund was established at PAHGS with donations from reunion committee members which were designated for acquisitions for genealogy reference materials for the Society’s Matthew R. and Anna M. Ayers Tibby Library. Phyllis was the wife of Mauk descendant Ben Reichenbach but was the genealogist of the family. When Phyllis died in 2007, the fund was named in her honor.

In addition, a copy of the Mauk family database and computer were provided to PAHGS for use by Society researchers.

Sigwalt maintains the original of this database and updates the copy held by the Society as needed.

Officers and members of the Mauk Family Reunion Committee and the Old Ebenezer Cemetery Association do what needs to be done to keep the legacies of Jacob and Susannah alive for future generations.

•••

938-9520 • Punxsutawney dunkelroofing.com

We’ll even help you to the car!

53 Taylor St., Brookville 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

849-8395

www.mikessupermarket.com

Quality products at everyday low prices!

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!SES FULL SERVICE OPTICAL & COMPLETE

LINE OF CONTACT LEN

Dr. Nathan Stebbins COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE

200 S. FINDLEY ST. PUNXSUTAWNEY

814-938-5920

MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED

Mon., Tues., Wed., 8 to 5:30 • Thurs. 7:30 to 2 Fri. 8 to 5 • Wed. Evenings & Sat., by Appt.

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 9

In the United States, the fascination with the conquest of air with airplanes began in the early 1900s with the Wright brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk, NC in 1903. In the Punxsutawney area, it was Brookville’s famed pilot Earl Sandt who flew his first airplane into Punxsutawney in July 1912, to be witnessed by a crowd of 3,000 people, young and old. Left to right, Wright brothers landing at Kitty Hawk, Earl Sandt, center, with his biplane in Brookville, crowd at Sandt’s landing in Punxsutawney.

Continued from page 3 “kindergarten” school to open in 1935.

The advertisement for the Peter Pan School listed its purpose as “pre-school training” for children at age five and “kindergarten work” for three and fouryear-old children.

The Peter Pan School opened for classes on September 10, 1935, on Greenwood Avenue. Twenty children were enrolled for classes that promised “project work, rhythm, mannerisms, folk dancing, handwork, organized play and outdoor activity” for the two age groups.

Mrs. Marguerite Hormel was the teacher in an eight-month term during those early years of pre-school experiences that were otherwise provided by stay-at-home mothers in normal home-life experiences in various neighborhoods.

A kindergarten year at the Peter Pan School provided numerous things for learning by experience. A report about an end-of-the-year program in May 1936 listed the following activities demonstrated by the students: group singing; duets; recitations; rhythm exhibited by a toy orchestra and a playlet with the children dressed as mice. Citizens of Punxsutawney began to accept what can be accomplished among youngsters between the ages of three and five under expert guidance.

It would be several years later that the kindergarten concept was accepted into the public schools of Punxsutawney and

All ads run in

FULL COLOR!

PLACEMATS ENUS &M red in Many Local Featu

1509 Oklahoma Salem Rd. DuBois 814-583-7197 3230 Mendenhall Rd. Brookville 814-849-7197

www.dunlaplawnandgarden.com

Among the crowds who witnessed air flights in Punxsutawney in 1912 was a young teenager, William Smith. When he was older, he learned to fly and bought a World War I era biplane sold by the government. The 1918 “Canuck” biplane is seen in the photo above. Bill Smith was recognized as Punxsutawney’s first “aviation pilot.”

landscape of our countryside began to grow in the early 1900s after Orville and Wilbur Wright flew their first powered, heavier-than-air plane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903.

The conquest of air by early aviators was brought to Punxsutawney in April of 1912, with five big days of flying during what was advertised as “Aviation Week.”

On another day, June 25, 1912, the famed Brookville aviator Earl Sandt was scheduled to fly his airplane into Punxsutawney from Brookville to arrive at the fairgrounds (now the Armory grounds) for an exhibition of air flights. However, he wrecked his “air machine” at take-off in Brookville.

After his plane was repaired, the exhibition was rescheduled for June 29. The whistle at the Punxsutawney Iron Furnace

OR • FULL C OL

OR

of DuBois & Brookville

First Air Pilot in Punxsutawney

The fascination with seeing the world by air and flying above the firm and sure

OL

Dunlap Lawn & Garden

would be supported by taxpayers and state funding as a part of the elementary school system.

In June 1944, a headline in The Punxsutawney Spirit read: “Kindergarten for Public Schools Here Approved.” It was reported in the story that the idea of having kindergarten as a part of the public school system in Punxsutawney was introduced to the school board in May and “found instant favor.”

Long gone was the sentiment that kindergarten was a wasted expense and even detrimental to learning without a set curriculum for standards in the classes.

Hired to be the “first kindergarten teacher” in the Punxsutawney school system was Mrs. Virginia Shick. A graduate of Clarion State Teachers College in 1942, she married Bill Shick in May 1944. Mr. Shick was also a teacher in the local school system.

At age 25, with a few years previous experience elsewhere, Virginia Shick began her career in September 1944 as a kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Shick died in November 2004. Her obituary recognized her significance in local history as, “the first kindergarten teacher hired in the Punxsutawney public schools.” Her former students didn’t know that, though she is remembered by many Punxsutawney residents, and former residents, as their friendly, caring kindergarten teacher at Mary A. Wilson Elementary School.

FULL C

Exploring More “Firsts”

Restaurants

Your Business Ad Can Run On Our Full-Color Restaurant Placemats & Menus

Call Mary 938-0312 or Tracey 938-9084

Schedule Your Ad in Area Restaurants!

10 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

DRIVERS WANTED APPLY TODAY!

814-938-5250

www.RideSTA.com

signaled to Punxsutawney residents his departure from Brookville. He arrived at the fairground at 3:20 to a crowd of people eager to see “the young birdman” circle the field and land. In reporting the event, a news story in The Punxsutawney Spirit began, “Punxsutawney is aviation mad.”

A year after Earl Sandt’s appearance in Punxsutawney, he died as a result of a flight accident. He was 25-years-old at the time of his death in 1913.

Among the crowds who witnessed the Punxsutawney exhibitions of air flight in 1912 was 13-year-old William “Bill” Smith. As a young, observant teen, he developed a keen interest in aviation that later became his passion for life. Over time, he learned to fly an airplane and he and his brother Tom bought a 1918 - Continued on page 16

1936 Homecoming at Anita

T

By The Coal Memorial Committee for Hometown magazine he Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society receives donations from children and grandchildren of persons who lived in the area in the 19th and 20th centuries. Among these donations are old photograph albums containing pictures which help to tell about the people who owned them. In a box received from a descendant of the Gus and Sarah Segalson Anderson Family of Anita, were

Berwind-White Company opened their first area mine at Horatio in 1887 and purchased land along Elk Run, including the Luhring farm, where they planned to open a new mine. This would be the site of the new coal town of Anita.

Anita mines were opened in 1890, and a typical mine patch community was developed. There were the â&#x20AC;&#x153;blocks,â&#x20AC;? as the company housing was known, and owner-occupied housing. There was the company store and private businesses.

About the same time Anita was developing, the United States established quotas which limited immigrants from southern European countries. This quota system enabled a larger number of northern Europeans to enter the country. A large percentage of the people who came to work in the Anita Coal Mines were from Scandinavian countries.

The family of Gus and Sarah Segalson Anderson emigrated from Sweden to the PunxThe Gus & Sara Anderson children, circa l935, l-r Carl, Omar, Esther, sutawney area in 1890.

Agnes (Andi), John and Axel. Their brother Emil died in 1929. This family was among those who came to the Anita area and made it their They settled near the newly opened Anita home.

Mines. The Andersons pictures and other papers, including a Sou- brought their four young sons, Axel, venir Program for the 1936 Anita Home- Charles, also known as Carl, John and coming. A careful review of the program Emil with them. While they lived at Anita, they added daughters, Esther and Agnes, revealed some interesting information.

In 1936, residents of Anita came together and a son Oscar to their family.

The Berwind-White Company operated to plan a community homecoming for Independence Day. Anita was typical of min- the mines at Anita for about 15 years, from ing communities which emerged in the 1890 to about 1905. The company, seeing rural areas around a mining enterprise. The greater opportunity in Cambria County, first settlers in the Anita area were German began to divest themselves of their Jefferimmigrants who established themselves as son County holdings. Local coal operators farmers in 1848. The population in the area purchased the Berwind-White Coal Lands did not increase much until after the Buf- and Mines in the Anita Area. The local coal falo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad operators continued to work the mines at reached Punxsutawney and opened the Anita and the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Walston Mine in 1883. This was quickly and Iron Company opened their Florence followed by mine openings at Adrian and mine nearby. These mines continued to provide employment for many workers.

Eleanora.

By the late 1880s, land in the area was The communities of Sprucedale and Flobeing gobbled up by speculators. It was rence developed near Anita. At the peak of eventually purchased by coal operators the mining operations, the population in who opened more coal mines. The - Continued on next page

Drop Anchor At the new Anchor Inn î &#x201A;e Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Family rî&#x201A;˛taurant FEATURING ITALIAN AMERICAN CUISINE

;

A. !?"J A*:+:":?

A A:+A +?

?A"J:.J(, "A ?J(!"

,B@FIJ>49 J?8 J,@HJA I2

=><7<9 9

!' # ( ' # ( ! #( ($# #( ( ( # #( #( ( $"#( ($# #( ( ( # # NOW OPEN SUNDAYS

Welcome To The Pharmacy Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Still Close By.

or order & pay from our kiosks and have your meal delivered to your table

With five pharmacists ready to serve you: â&#x20AC;˘ Michael horner, R. Ph. â&#x20AC;˘ Kim horner, R. Ph. â&#x20AC;˘ Jennifer Moore, R. Ph. â&#x20AC;˘ Joe Presloid, R. Ph. â&#x20AC;˘ Matt Kunselman, R. Ph.

2 PUNXSUTAWNEY LOCATIONS:

132 West Mahoning St.

938-3077

Mon.- Fri 9 to 7, Sat. 9 to 2

Visit our website:

200 Prushnok Dr.

618-5957

DRIVE UP WINDOW TO BETTER SERVE YOU Mon.- Thur 8 to 6, Fri 8-4

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT

VISIT OUR DRAMATICALLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN PUNXSUTAWNEY LOCATION!

www.medicineshoppe.com/1094

"/:;J;-A*?J:;J A A:+A +?J (,J ,??

07//; 75,;65; 570:,;74; )% ; % ";65;)% ;) ;65;:279/; 62:46.8 #18!3147.8:,27-7 98:+062

GRICE GUN SHOP LCP

LCR

380 ACP

â&#x20AC;˘ 2.75â&#x20AC;? barrel â&#x20AC;˘ 6+1 â&#x20AC;˘ 9.6 oz â&#x20AC;˘ Checkered grip frame

R.D. BRO OWN W MEMORIALLS Carved in Ston ne

314 N. Findley S St. Punxsutawney, PA A 15 5767

814-938-2100

Monday-F Friday 9 a.m.-5 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.--1 p.m.

Other hours by y appoin pp intm ment

Celebrating 30 Years in Business

We ebsite: www.rdbrrownmemorials.com Email: rdbrownme em@comcast.ne @comcast.net

Sale

RUG3701

$

18999 Was $279.95

SR22

38SPL+P RUG5401

Reg.

42995

$

$

3 4 99 9 22LR

PISTOL

â&#x20AC;˘ 2-Interchangeable Rubberized Grips â&#x20AC;˘ Adj. Rear Sight â&#x20AC;˘ Picatinny Rail â&#x20AC;˘ Rev. Rear Sight Blade, Black or Two Dot â&#x20AC;˘ Lightweight Aluminum Slide â&#x20AC;˘ Ambidextrous Thumb Safe Decocker & Mag Release

814-765-9273

sales@gricegunshop.com 216 Reed St., Clearfield, PA

31995 Shop Online!

RUG3600

Blued

$

www.GriceGunShop.com

Punxsutawney Hometown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 2019 - Issue #228 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11

1936 Homecoming

Continued from previous page the Anita area reached about 5,000.

As each of the Anderson boys came of age, they went to work in the mines. By the time they were comfortably situated, the employment situation experienced a significant change. Two forces had an impact on the mining communities: 1) the reduction in the demand for coal as it was replaced by petroleum and gas as the fuel for industry and transportation, and 2) the need for labor in other parts of the country as the demand for automobiles, appliances and other manufactured goods soared. As the mining slowed, many of the children and grandchildren of the first miners migrated to Michigan, New York, Ohio and other states where they readily found employment.

The Anderson family followed this trend and most of the children found work in other areas. Axel continued to live in the Anita Area. Carl and Oscar found factory work at Jamestown, New York. John found work in Minnesota, while Emil moved to the newer Sagamore Mine. Edith married Ellis Diehl, who worked as a brakeman on the railroad and moved to Pittsburgh.

Agnes, also known as Andi, married Theodore Bleich, who worked in the automobile business in Pontiac, Michigan.

By 1935, the population of the Anita area had dropped to about 1,200. Many of the children of the first settlers had moved on to other places. For them, the Anita area community transitioned from being their â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? to becoming â&#x20AC;&#x153;their home place.â&#x20AC;?

It was the place where they had formed their first attachments to family and friends, to church and school, and to their community.

With almost four decades of history, the Anita community planned a homecoming for July 4, 1936. This homecoming had three committees, one for Anita, a second in Youngstown, Ohio, and the third in Jamestown, New York. The latter two communities each had large contingents of former Anita residents as the second and third generation members of the Anita Community had migrated to those communities.

The Punxsutawney Spirit reported that about 8,000 persons, including 450 from Youngstown and over 300 from Jamestown, participated in the two-day homecoming which began on Saturday, July 4, 1936. The dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities began with a parade which assembled on No. 10 Mine Road at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock and marched through the town to the school grounds.

There, they held a Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Service to honor the seventy-four men - Continued on next page

These long cherished photographs provide insight into the lives of those who came to the Punxsutawney Area, found work in the coal industry, and raised families who have fond memories of their home.

During the homecoming and family reunions the people would reminisce about Sunday walks on Number 10 Mine Road.

The men talked about their days at the Florence Mine. They remembered when the new power house was built to provide electricity to operate equipment at the mine.

The new tipple at Florence had an Upper level crew. Note the electric wires.

/(- :.; &/12 98- ; :7498-; ;'95; 68*9496898-; 6 ;&18!3147.8:, Certified in Testing & Installation of Backflow Prevention Assembly

<4& J=><7=)91JBCJ <4& J=>=7==== -A 9>=' >

12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Punxsutawney Hometown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 2019 - Issue #228

They remembered the days when the main power in the mine was the mule.

The Lower Level Crew is sitting on a railroad coal car. Note the young workers.

LUNDY & LUNDY Law Firm of

Jeffrey Lundy & Jay P. Lundy

Over 50 Years of Combined Real Estate Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Buying or selling a home, farm or land â&#x20AC;˘ Closings, title searches, title insurance â&#x20AC;˘ Right of ways â&#x20AC;˘ Property disputes â&#x20AC;˘ Subdivisions â&#x20AC;˘ Coal, Oil and Gas

Punxsutawney â&#x20AC;˘ 938-8110 â&#x20AC;˘ www.lundylawpa.com

1936 Homecoming Continued from previous page

They recalled the building of the new tipple with its modern electric haulage system.

They remembered the first houses which seemed to cling to the hillside.

Later they would visit familiar places. The photo above titled “Four Friends ” was taken at an abandoned mine opening in the Anita area. The young man on the right, with a camera in his hand, might be Axel Anderson whose hobby was photography.

The coal cars entered the tipple on the upper level and after being weighed they were dumped into the railroad cars below

And they recalled the sweet honey that was made by the bees at the farm.

Before their homecoming visit was over they would have looked at pictures, talked about their school days, recalled church services, told their stories of Old Man Jacobson, the Wandering Swede, and remembered the year of the really big Christmas tree.

THE PLACE WHERE GREAT MEALS BEGIN

from Anita who had served in the World War, four of whom had been killed in action. The homecoming visitors then moved on to the picnic at the Reunion Grounds at Henry’s Orchard. Baseball games were played throughout the day with the Anita team first playing Punxs’y No. 5 and then Jamestown at the ball field in the morning.

In the afternoon, the Jamestown team played a game of softball with the Youngstown team on the Reunion Grounds at Henry’s Orchard. The afternoon was filled with games for children of all ages and a demonstration by Lloyd “Posey” Morgan and his Acrobatic Tumblers from Punxsutawney. In the early evening, a musical program featured groups from Anita and Youngstown. The day closed with the traditional fireworks display which attracted nearly 10,000 observers.

Sunday, July 5, the homecoming attendees went to their respective church services and spent time reminiscing with family and friends. Among the older attendees at the homecoming, there were folks who told stories of “Old Man Jacobson,” whom they dubbed the “Wandering Swede.” Gust Jacobson, was born in Sweden in 1841 and came to the United States in 1883 at the age of 41 years. He worked in the mines at Anita. In his later years, Jacobson was a memorable figure in the community. As the families and friends gathered on Sunday afternoon, they brought out their old photograph albums, looked at the pictures and reminisced.

This article has been prepared by the Coal Memorial Committee of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. Comments on this article may be directed to PAHGS, P.O. Box 286, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Individuals desiring to honor a coal or coal related industry worker in 2019 are encouraged to purchase their tile by June 30, 2020. A Coal Memorial tile may honor persons who worked in any aspect of the coal industry including railroads and ancillary services. Additional information and forms may be found online at www.punxsyhistory.org or may be picked up at the Lattimer House, 400 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney. Forms may also be requested by e-mailing: punxsyhistory@outlook.com, or calling 814-938-2555.

••• Please note the following correction to the article “Coal Memorial Committee Prepares for the 2019 Dedication of Memorial Tiles” in Issue 227, September 2019 of Hometown Magazine. Paul Gileot parents were born at Anita, his grandparents were born in Italy.

JACOB'S OUTDOOR POWER Sales - Service - Parts

Specializing in the finest quality Beef, Pork, Chicken & Smoked Meats

• PACKAGE DEALS AVAILABLE • DAILY SPECIALS We accept Visa, Mastercard and Access Card

427-2363 New Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 to 5; 6036 Rt. 119, Punxsy Fri. 8 to 7; Sat. 8 to 4 Closed Sun., & Mon. North of Big Run John Biggie, Jr.

PICKUP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE

WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS OF OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

END OF SUMMER SALE up to $1,000 off of select riding mowers In Stock ONLY!

1167 Paradise Rd., Punxsutawney • 1 mile North of Big Run Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7 to 6; FINANCING Sat. 7 to 2; Closed Sun. AVAILABLE

814-427-2838

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 13

EVER RY RI RIDE DE COUNT TS

Pizza and Prevention: Preparations are Underway for Saturday, Oct. 5 Event

F

Have you tried A AT TA lately?

You’d be surprised how h easy it is.

Call RideA AT TA - 1-866-282-4968 1--866-282-4968 or T TALK ALK to customer serviice on rideata.com EVERYY RIDE COUNTS is a campaign p of thhe National Agingg and Disability Transportation Center, funded f through g a cooper c ative agreement off Easterseals, the National Association off Arrea Agencies on Aging, and the U.S D Department t t off Transportation, t ti Feder d all Transit a it Administr Ad i i t ation, ti with ith guidance id from the U.S. Department of Health and Human H Services, Administration for Community Living. ww ww.nadtc.org

To our Punx’y & area businesses...

Take the

HOMETOWN MAGAZINE

Challenge!

‘When driving down the road...

COUNT THE NUMBER OF MAILBOXES.’

HOMETOWN MAGAZINE

is delivered to all of them!

We deliver to every mailbox ... not just a small number of tubes. You can see the difference! every MailBox receives a copy of your ad in Hometown magazine... not just a tiny Fraction! put your business message in all the homes with us! Reach all of the Homes, not just a few!

HOMETOWN 100% of the homes MAGAZINE 938-0312

14 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

By Jennifer Skarbek of the observation of Fire Prevention of Hometown magazine Week at the beginning of the month and or the 18th consecutive year, Punxsy October’s being National Pizza Month.

Pizza is preparing to host its annual Pizza and Prevention is a day when “Pizza and Prevention,” a well-loved local firemen take on all of the duties of and anticipated community benefit that the staff of Punxsy Pizza, including anoffers discount pizza prices, raises muchswering the phones, making pizzas and needed monies for the local fire departperforming deliveries. Fire Department ments and promotes fire safety for local Chief Bryan Smith, who also serves as residents while commemorating the 9/11 kitchen chief for the day, said that there terror attacks on the U.S., the people are about 90 people assisting in various whose lives were lost because of that tragedy and the emergency workers who, day in and day out, lay their lives on the line in order to ensure the safety of others. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, at the North Findley Street business, with 100% percent of the profits, including delivery tips, going to the Central, Lindsey and Elk Run Fire Companies in Punxsutawney. Once again, Punxsy Pizza will be featuring its specialty “The Chief,” for only $9.11. Customers may stop in or call ahead to order the one-topping, two-square-feet pizza for pick-up or delivery or may purchase coupons for future re- Pizza and Prevention is an annual event when funds are raised to help local fire companies with their operating demption.

This year's fundraiser is set for the first Saturday in According to Punxsy Pizza costs.

October. On hand to start the planning are (left to right) owner Scott Anthony, the initial Scott Depp, Chief of Lindsey Fire Company, Ken Bishop of fundraiser in 2002 was a joint Lindsey, the pizza mascot and Bryan Smith, Chief of Punxeffort of his and the president of sutawney Fire Departments. Submitted photo the fire department at that time, the late Tony Gianvito. Anthony, an acaspects in order to get ready for Pizza and tive supporter of local causes, was aware Prevention. This includes completing that the volunteer fire departments in preparations the week before like schedPunxsy had huge operating costs but lituling shifts, folding pizza boxes and tle resources. Thus, he wanted to use his readying the dough. In fact, after 18 years talents and business as a means of raising of practice, Smith commented that all of money that could help offset the fire the volunteers know their jobs so well, companies’ expenses. This fact, coupled which allows for the success of the event. with the desire to honor the efforts of During the deliveries, the firemen test emergency workers in light of the firstexisting smoke detectors in homes upon year anniversary of 9/11, prompted Anrequest to be sure that they are in proper thony and Gianvito to create the “Pizza working order and will even change the and Prevention” event. batteries if needed. Fireman Scott Depp Anthony, a native of Johnstown – a believes that this gives the public the perplace not far from the Shanksville Flight fect opportunity to meet the fire volun93 National Memorial – said that the teers and to promote fire safety. He proximity of the disaster made him realremarked, “It is a time to meet us when ize that all of these things happened so you don’t need us.” close to home and that the local volunAdditionally, through donations from teers put their lives at risk without payKengersky Insurance Agency, new smoke ment or recognition. He added, “You detectors will be made available to anyrealize the sacrifices they make and you one who purchases a 9/11 special and is try to help where you can.” in need of a detector in his or her home.

The fundraiser was originally held on “Over the past 18 years we have September 11; however, the date wasn’t equipped most of Punxsy with detectors,” always convenient in the years that folAnthony stated. “That’s a big part of dislowed that initial event. Anthony exaster prevention.” plained that since the firemen are Anthony proclaimed that it’s this type of volunteers, they all have regular jobs durparticipation from local businesses that ing the week. Therefore, it was more readds to the longevity of the fundraiser. alistic to have the event on a Saturday He stated that so many join forces to when many could offer their time and efmake the day happen, including donaforts. The first Saturday in October was tions from The Punxsutawney Eagles to chosen, a date that is significant because - Continued on page 16

Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Meat Market

BRING THE FAMILY to the new Anchor Inn

Package Deals Large Selection Available

new

A Menu to Serve Every Taste

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 7:30 a.m. - Noon

Indiana Street, Punxsy

FRESH, DELICIOUS PIZZA & WINGS ,B@FIJ>49 J?8 J,@HJA I2

OWNER

=><7<9 9

LESA WALKER

Punxsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Favorite Always Was, Always Will Be! (-?.J1J A ; A ??

Total Discount Foods

09/08 09/15 09/22 09/30 10/06 10/13 10/28 11/02 11/10 11/14 11/24 12/01 12/08 12/15 12/22 12/29

FuLLâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;SERVICE SuPER MARKET

938-2821

groundhog Plaza, Punxsy

Fresh Bakery, Deli & Fruits We Sell Only u.S.D.A. Choice Beef, Pork, Lamb and Veal

OPEN DAILY 6AM-10PM CONTEST RULES

1. Complete the coupon on this page.

2. Guess the winning team and the total number of points you think will be scored in the Steelers vs.

Ravens Game and enter the guesses in the spaces provided on the coupon.

3. Enter one of the participating advertisers on this page in the space provided to redeem your coupon should you be the contest winner.

4. Clip and forward the coupon to:â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Steelers Football Contest,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; c/o Hometown magazine, 129 Aspen Road, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. PLEASE MARK YOUR TEAM PICK & TOTAL POINTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE.

!

Home of the Big Daddy

! "

" Have a

( %&( (' &#$

GREAT

( (

Festival %#$' ' &#$ % HOURS: Mon.-Thur. 10:30-9 Fri. & Sat. 10:30-10; Sun. 11-9

938-9584

588 W. Mahoning St. Punxsutawney

CARULLI AUTO SALES & SERVICE

Let us take care of your vehicle We offer a full line of

Auto Repairs

WE'VE GOT TIRES!

Hours: Mon-Wed 8 to 5; Thurs 8 to 6 Fri 8 to 8; Sat 8 to Noon

Located 1 1/4 mile East of Reynoldsville on 4th St. or 6 miles West of DuBois on Wayne Road

653-2147

STEELERS 2019 SCHEDULE

PUNXSY

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

â&#x20AC;¢ Party Trays â&#x20AC;¢ Meat & Cheese â&#x20AC;¢ Fresh & Lean Meat â&#x20AC;¢ Our Own Old-Fashioned Sugar-Cured Hickory Smoked Semi-Boneless Ham Owned & Operated by Ted Palumbo & Sons

5. All entries must be received by 4 p.m. Thursday, October 3.

6. No purchase necessary to participate. All entries must be original magazine coupon (no photocopies).

7. In the event two or more contestants correctly pick the winning team and total number of points, one winner will be randomly selected and awarded the winning prize.

In event two or more contestants tie for closest to the total score, one winner will be randomly selected to win the $20 certificate. Each issue we will give one $20 certificate.

8. Hometown magazine retains the right to make any final decisions regarding the contest, and by submitting an entry, contestants agree to abide by the rules of the contest.

at Patriots SEAHAWKS at 49ers BENGALS RAVENS at Chargers DOLPHINS COLTS RAMS at Browns at Bengals BROWNS at Cardinals BILLS at Jets at Ravens

8:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

8:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

4:25 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Steelers vs. Ravens Sunday, Oct. 6 â&#x20AC;¢ 1 p.m.

Hometown magazine â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Steelers Football Contestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;:

Complete, Clip, Drop off or Mail to: Steelers Football Contest c/o Hometown magazine, 129 Aspen Road, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ Zip __________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Coupon for Game of Sun., Oct. 6 Step 1: Guess the Winning Team: __ Steelers vs. __ Ravens Step 2: Guess the Total Points that will be Scored in that Game: _______ Total Points Step 3: Should I win, I would like to redeem my merchandise certificate at: (List business from this page) _____________________

SPICY BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH AND W NE GLAZED TENDERS DOWNTOWN PUNXSY

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT

Full Menu â&#x20AC;¢ New Menu Catering â&#x20AC;¢ Six Packs to Go â&#x20AC;¢ Remodeled Dining Room

Mon.-Thur. 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Fri. 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Sat. 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

119 South, Punxsy (Next to Dairy Queen)

=><7)'19

*& F71 !* "!817

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re In ...Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Out WE DO IT RIGHT!

GROUNDHOG Instant Lube and Oil

*&F0))&!*"(1*" *1 17708 F &8F&! F 0* 17 7>D>EF!A@+E->B?AF (E-/DAB-F ?C F$6F0++?BA>2EA>

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to noon

938-3449

Rt. 36 S. in Cloe, 2 Miles South of Punxsy

Pizza Town Fresh Homemade Dough & Sauce Made Onsite Daily For All Our Dinners & Pizza!

GREAT QUALITY LARGE PORTIONS REASONABLE PRICES We treat you like one of the family with fast, friendly service.

W. Mahoning St., Punxsy Plaza

938-2380

Punxsutawney Hometown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 2019 - Issue #228 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15

Exploring More “Firsts” Continued from page 10

At the age of 33, William D. Smith’s aviation career ended in an accident while he was a flight instructor in Youngstown, Ohio. With a young student at the controls for flight training, Bill was killed in an accident in July 1930. He is buried in Circle Hill Cemetery. (Photos by S. Thomas Curry)

“Canuck” airplane, a World War I airplane discarded by the U. S. Government after the war.

Smith operated the plane from local farm fields taking up passengers, doing aerial advertising, and becoming an instructor pilot. Around Punxsutawney, the Bargerstock and the O. P. Grube farms were used for take-offs and landings of “flying aircraft,” as they were regularly referred. [Note-The 120 acre O. P. Grube farm in Bell Township was purchased in 1945 for the newly formed Punxsutawney

Municipal Airport.]

One of Bill Smith’s local flights of interest was the delivery in his airplane of 100 pounds of ice and a ten gallon freezer of ice cream to the aviation field at Brookville. The products, from the Mahoning Ice Cream Co., were loaded into the plane at the Bargerstock “aviation field.” Sixteen minutes later, the load arrived at the Brookville field, to be used by Smith in the refreshment stand he operated. The delivery on Sunday, August 1, 1926, is considered to be “the first aerial delivery of ice cream” in Punxsutawney history (August 2, 1926, Punxsutawney Spirit).

As a side note in Punxsutawney history: The Mahoning Ice Cream Company, with its popular Mahoning Maid brand of ice

cream products, was formed in 1924 when three smaller companies that made and sold ice cream were consolidated.

“Bill” Smith was admired in Punxsutawney as the city’s “first aviation enthusiast and pilot.” By 1926, he was recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s toplevel commercial aviators.

A week later, after the ice cream delivery flight, Smith married a young Punxsutawney woman. The wedding was held in Wellsburg, West Virginia. In his airplane, the couple flew from a field near Brookville, stopped at Bridgeville, PA, for a reception by fellow aviators, and continued on to the West Virginia town with four planes accompanying them.

After the wedding, the couple left for its honeymoon, with a stop at Latrobe and a flight over Indiana, before returning to Punxsutawney. Over Indiana and Punxsutawney, pilot Bill Smith dropped tiny parachutes carrying cigars and candy. The unusual honeymoon experience was recognized in the area as Punxsutawney’s and Jefferson County’s “first aerial honeymoon.”

Punxsutawney’s Bill Smith further gained aviation fame, no doubt, when he took his infant baby, named Roddy, for a spin in his airplane. Was this the “youngest child to take to the air?”

Smith’s early enthusiasm for aviation when he was a youngster and his highly credited career as a professional air pilot came to an end in an accident on the evening of July 28, 1930. Smith’s 1918 “Canuck,” Punxsutawney’s “first” airplane, used for the “first aerial honeymoon” in Jefferson County, was in its “first accident” in 13 years of flying.

At the age of 33, Smith was killed in the accident near Youngstown, Ohio. As the instructor pilot, he wasn’t at the controls when it happened. Experienced pilots thought that in his fright the student pilot with him “froze” the controls and that Smith was unable to grab them from him.

GRICE GUN SHOP AR-556

RUG8500

Reg. $649.95

WOW... $ 95

53 9

• Adjustable Sights with Fold-Down Rear • 6-Position Collapsible Stock • Dust Cover • 16” Barrel • 1:8” Twist • Forward Bolt Assist • 30rd Magpul PMAG • Chambered in 5.56

Americanprreidfalteor • Threaded Barrel • 22” Barrel • Scope Rail • Moss Green Syn. Stock

8 1 4 -7 6 5 -9 2 7 3

sales@gricegunshop.com 216 Reed St., Clearfield, PA

RUG6973

Reg. $429.95

6.5CREEDMOOR

$

38995

Shop Online!

www.GriceGunShop.com

16 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

814-765-9273

sales@gricegunshop.com

216 Reed St., Clearfield, PA

Smith’s wife and small son were at the field and saw the fatal crash.

He was buried with military honors in Circle Hill Cemetery. During the service, fellow pilots circled overhead in planes.

At the conclusion of the service, the pilots lowered their planes to drop flowers upon the grave.

•••

Pizza and Prevention

Continued from page 14 cover expenses, advertising from Shop ‘n Save and storage space from Stello Foods, as well as assistance with parking and traffic flow from the borough and surrounding businesses.

“A lot of people come together to get the word out,” Anthony stated. “That’s a big help.”

The pizza shop owner proudly said that even past employees come back to lend their services. Likewise, it is the public’s steadfast dedication to the event that has allowed Pizza and Prevention to raise totals each year that surpass those of years past. Anthony alluded to the fact that many customers purchase the coupons to give as gifts and stocking stuffers or just to keep on hand for use throughout the year.

With all of these people and businesses taking part in Pizza and Prevention it is no wonder that the event has consistently proven to be an effective way to raise funds for the three local fire companies.

In fact, previous years’ profits have gone toward buying a utility truck, fire gear for the volunteers and communication devices, all of which the companies appreciate beyond words.

“It’s a fundraiser someone is doing for us,” Depp said. “All three companies come together and work great. It’s like a homecoming.”

•••

Sports Photos

by K&Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Photography Not responsible for typographical errors.

VARSITy ChEERLEADINg (front row, from left) Nicole McAfee, Jillian Petroff, Courtney Ohler, (middle row) Holly Hartman, Ivy Fisher, Korinne Anderson, Amber Little, (back row) Madison Wulfert, Victoria Peffer, Mackenzie Shaffer, Emma Dale, Brookelyn Rowles and Laura Rittenhouse.

A Commitment of Spirit, Pride and Service in Our Community

Good Luck to All Teams!

0 1F)188 F !*7 80* 1 â&#x20AC;¢ Auto â&#x20AC;¢ Home â&#x20AC;¢ Business â&#x20AC;¢ Life

31 Universal Drive Punxsutawney

( % '"% &( $& ( %! $&( %!&"(%&(#(#(#( %" "% $ ($& ( &(" '( !"! '

www.marioncenterbank.com

: ,!. <4&2&)12)9'4 -!. ; <4&2=><29)14 MEMBER FDIC

938-7110

www.erieinsurance.com

Punxsutawney Hometown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 2019 - Issue #228 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17

HAWK CONSTRUCTION 814.938.2565 814.590.3459

● New Construction ● Additions ● general Remodeling ● Ditchwich & Bobcat

Services

● Roofing, Siding,

Soffit/Fascia

Bill Hawk, Owner PA# 017948

2#654:*; ; 62:3490; 753; :#795:*

:H$#D6J J;BHE

CRW Home Center

Cabinetry for any room in your house

313 Martha St., Punxsy =><7><'9 www.crw.doitbest.com • 68+;(; 59+; ( ; 74+; ("

'1462649$:; :5$90:3 21920 Rt. 119 Punxsutawney

:5$98-;4 : 75:7;3980:; ) ' 3F8>:F<<# !A;BDADF B==

)% ( ")

gIRLS’ TENNIS (front row, from left) Jadyn McMahan, Chloe Aul, (middle row) Allison Doverspike, Madi Lorelli, Julia Smoker, Liz Stello, Bailee Stello, (back row) Coach Lori Gigliotti, Allie Meko, Hailey Smith, Abby Gigliotti, Taegan Ludwig, Camden Emhoff, Hannah Pearce, Chloe Presloid, Riley Presloid and Head Coach Mike Emhoff.

gIRLS’ SOCCER (front row, from left) Jolena Wintermyer, Eliana Wintermyer, Madysen Eweing, Mackenzie Matthews, (middle row) Olivia Bish, Isabella Lester, Megan Sherry, Brynn Stang, Lily Davie, (back row) Coach Missy Mattis, Kayla Latta, Kaitlyn Bair, Rache Houser, Emma Booher and Coach Bridget Rheaume.

Nicholas Gianvito Attorney at Law

314 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney

Good Luck Chucks!

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Home of the Big Daddy

207 N. Hampton Ave., Punxsutawney

814-938-1776

www.nglawoffice.com

814-618-5653

ORDER ONLINE: www.FoxsPizzaPunxsy.com

HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 10:30-9, Fri. & Sat. 10:30-10 & Sun.11-9

18 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

CASH paid for

USED GUNS NO MILITARY OR OBSOLETE

GRICE GUN SHOP 216 Reed St., CLEARFIELD

814-765-9273

H&H

SUPPLY, INC. CHECK US OUT: 3 Plumbing 3 Heating 3 Electrical 3 Hardware Supplies

938-4489

Route 36 Punxsutawney

411 1/2 W. Mahoning St. Punxsutawney

More than the care you expect, the care you DESERVE!

938-6020

MIDTOWN AUTO PARTS

• Parts • Paint • Hoses • & much more

938-6363

110 SOUTH GILPIN STREET • PUNXSUTAWNEY

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED. YOUR MONEY STAYS HERE!

MIDDLE SChOOL SOCCER (front row, from left) Owen Conrad, Layla Fyock, Taylor Weaver, Dannika Brocious, Mary Grusky, Lydia Miller, Ethan Booher, (back row) Coach Ben White, Aidan West, Griffin White, Aiden Shaffer, Austin Humble, Garrett Bartlebaugh and Coach Ed Bartlebaugh. Missing from the photo are Isabella Gigliotti, Alex Deppen and Michelle Covey.

JuNIOR hIgh FOOTBALL (front row, from left) Davin Iannacchione, Caleb Verdill, Cooper Hallman, Ean Wazelle, Owen Stauffer, Kolton Koppenhaver, Aidan Price, Jakoby Reinhart, Brett Dean, (middle row) David Kunselman, Clayton Wooten, Noah Weaver, Ryan Kanouff, Anthony Gould, Andrew Smith, Harry Yoder, Gage Gresock, Kaden Heigley, Damon Snyder, (back row) Coach Alan Nichol, Coach Jason Grusky, Kyle Varner, Landon Martz, Matthew Grusky, Jack Rentko, Nick Wisnesky, Logan Ellenberger, Mason Nesbitt, Sawyer Hall, Landon Nilles, Coach Joel Martin and Coach Jeremy Moore.

Dr. Nathan C. Stebbins

Full Service Optical & Complete Line of Contact Lens Options for the Enitre Family • Contact Specialist • Pediatrics • Infant Eye Care • Special Needs Patients • Ocular Disease • Emergencies

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

938-5920

Mon., Tues., Wed. 8 to 5:30 Thurs. 7:30 to 2 Fri. 8 to 5 Wed. Evenings & Sat., by Appt

200 S. Findley St. Downtown Punxsutawney

Insurances: Medicare, Blue Cross/Shield, VBA, NVA, VSP, Gateway and more.

Carry Out & DELIVERY

DRIVERS WANTED

1056 Valier Dr.,Valier, PA

814-938-4349

• Whole Jumbo Wings • Fresh Dough Pizza • Toasted Subs • Angus Chuck Steak Burgers • Oven Baked Hoagies • Delicious Ice Cream featuring top quality products!

CALL ABOUT

FUNDRAISERS

APPLY TODAY!

814-938-5250 www.RideSTA.com

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 19

Fresh Homemade Dough & Sauce Made Onsite Daily For All Our Dinners & Pizza!

American College of Surgeons

FREE DELIVERY EVERY DAY Sun.-Thurs., 5 to 10:30 Fri. & Sat. 4 to 11:30 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 to 11 Fri & Sat 11 to Midnight

GREAT QUALITY • LARGE PORTIONS REASONABLE PRICES

Pizza Pizza Town Town

We treat you like one of the family with fast, friendly service.

W. Mahoning St., Punxsy Plaza

938-2380

When confronted with serious surgical illness, you deserve the highest quality of surgical care as set by national standards. You deserve the experience of a skilled professional.

Call Brad 814-541-4983 or Trevor at 814-952-4675 1696 Big Run Prescottville Rd., Reynoldsville www.peacekitchens.com #PA002689

Kyle Lingenfelter, MD FACS Board-Certified General Surgeon

Providing the highest standards of surgical care.

20+ years of experience.

814-938-4121

81 Hillcrest Drive Suite 2200 Punxsutawney, PA 15767

American Board of Surgery

VARSITy FOOTBALL (front row, from left) Andrew Yoder, Brandon Morrow, Jaden Layne, Logan Jacoby, Cooper Ritchey, Justin Miller, Gabe Kengersky, Landon Peterson, Zeke Bennett, Alexander Phillips, Seth Moore, Peyton Hetrick, (second row) Shane Knox, Anthony Luke, Deegan Smith, Caleb Kinney, Jonathan Kapusta, Alex Martin, Austin Martin, Derek Ishman, Micah Kriebel, Max London, Sam Shepler, Jacob Bellerillo, Josh Bellerillo, (third row) Head Coach Brad Wright, Coach Jeremy Hospodar, Logan Gotwald, Brendan Heitzenrater, Daniel Billick, Rylan McDonald, Emanuel Yoder, Kaleb Braunns, Griffin Barrick, Jessie Blair, Gage Bair, Jeffrey Callendar, Colin Hoover, Gabe Rowan, Coach Fred Barilar, Coach Brandon Snyder, (back row) Coach Todd Heigley, Gavyn Hales, Hunter Harris, Ryen Heigley, Kameron Falgout, Brandon Ishman, Quinton Voelkel, Josh Miller, Gary Latta, Brock Siple and Coach Tim Reagle. Missing from the photo is Jeremy Harris.

MAHONING

PHYSICAL THERAPY TWOLICK VALLEY P.T. AQUATIC THERAPY

MEDICARE CERTIFIED

Office Hours By Appointment

MAHONING PHYSICAL THERAPY MEDICAL CENTER Marion Center, PA

(724) 397-9100

405 Franklin St., Clymer, PA

(724) 254-1010

DARLENE STUCHELL • Tax Practitioner • Electronic Filing • Notary Public • Bookkeeping & Accounting

TEMPORARY TAGS AVAILABLE

PATRONS

• Home & Industry • Reverse Osmosis • Salt Delivery Service • FREE Water Analysis • Culligan Preferred Credit

114 Horatio St., Punxsy

We Offer Year-round Service

938-2240 or 1-800-828-4267

76 Harvest Lane, Punxsy

Sales Rental Service

Please call for an appointment 938-7070 Fax: 939-7070

20 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

a local company

MUTUAL FIRE

serving local people

INSURANCE

since 1877 . . .

COMPANY

647 PHILADELPHIA ST. INDIANA, PA 15701

724-465-4922

toll free 1-800-326-0084 www.patronsmutualpa.com

Full Menu • New Menu Catering • Six Packs to Go • Remodeled Dining Room

Mon.-Thur. 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Fri. 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sat. 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

119 South, Punxsy (Next to Dairy Queen)

=><7)'19

BOyS’ gOLF (front row, from left) Joel Mehalic, Ashton Stonbraker, Logan Smelko, Jake Sikora, Kyle Poling, John Crago, (back row) Graham McFarland, Kyle Nesbitt, Sean Deeley, Jackson Fezell, Donnie Neese, Ryan Roberts, Zack VanLeer and Coach Josh Conrad.

gIRLS’ gOLF (front row , from left) Brianna Hoov stin Riley, Lizzy Sikora er, Kier, Mave Hanley, Nevaeh Parente, Bella Martino and Coac h Brad Constantino.

gIRLS’ CROSS COuNTRy (front row, from left) Jordann Hicks, Olivia Bish, Laura Rittenhouse, Madison Stonbraker, Libby Gianvito, Abbey Stello, Nikita Shumaker, (back row) Elizabeth Long, Olivia Roberts, Amy Poole, Riley Franklin, Ella Newcome and Hannah Fetterman. Missing from the photo is Kaylin Smith.

PROUD OF OUR

AVAILABLE HOT OR ICED

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE IS BACK — NEWLY RENOVATED —

DOWNTOWN PUNXSY

OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT

PAHS GOLF TEAMS...

Punxsutawney

Country Club Pro Shop Dan Pisarchick - golf Professional

938-9760

Stop and see our fully stocked Pro Shop Offering Private Lessons @D8GF%J,BB GH$J;GH3IJ4<= 2

938-9520 Punxsy GAF Master Elite Contractor

for all your waste and recycling needs,

give us a call– let’s talk trash.

• Residential • Commercial • Senior Citizen Rates Available • Customer Referral Discounts

(800) 338-8971

AdvancedDisposal.com

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228 – 21

7Th gRADE gIRLS’ BASKETBALL (front row, from left) Brynn Hergert, Milaydi Hilliard, (middle row) Emily Wisnesky, Samantha Griebel, Brynn Hicks, (back row) Maddi Kriebel, Megan Edney, Brooke Young and Becca Martin.

Missing from the photo is Avary Powell.

from left) Eve SKETBALL (front row, 8Th gRADE gIRLS’ BA (middle row) Breanna Delarme, han, ley DoverBennett, Emily McMa Smith, (back row) Ri by Ab el, ieb Gr Burkett.

Danielle ivia Ol d an Emily Dobbins o, rtin Ma lyn de Ma , spike

Something to Smile About

Amy Peace Gigliotti, DMD ronald j. walker III, DMD

Family Dentistry

938-8554 •938-5800 203 Clearfield Avenue Punx’y

Welcome To The Pharmacy That’s Still Close By.

With five pharmacists ready to serve you: • Michael horner, R. Ph. • Kim horner, R. Ph. • Jennifer Moore, R. Ph. • Joe Presloid, R. Ph. • Matt Kunselman, R. Ph.

2 PUNXSUTAWNEY 200 Prushnok Dr. LOCATIONS: 618-5957

132 West Mahoning St. DRIVE UP WINDOW

938-3077

Mon.- Fri 9 to 7, Sat. 9 to 2

TO BETTER SERVE YOU Mon.- Thur 8 to 6, Fri 8-4

Visit our website:

www.medicine shoppe.com/1094

22 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

P&N Coal 240 W. Mahoning St. Punxsutawney

Hampton Avenue • 814.938.1101 Mahoning • 814.938.1125 • stbank.com

Best of Luck to all our Local Athletes!

427-2821

"Serving the community we live in."

Alex J. Park

Owner, Funeral Director Supervisor William C. Deeley Funeral Director Douglas A. Deeley Funeral Director

33 Hillcrest Dr. Punxsutawney

(814) 938-5400

Serving the Drilling Industry Always Looking for Welders & Machinists Mitchell Ave. Big Run, PA 15715

(814) 427-2555

GOOD LUCK TEAMS!

Family Dentistry

Jon J. Johnston, DMD 106 W. Mahoning St. Punxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;y, PA

938-4210 PDA Member

Supporting Local Sporting Events

GOOD LUCK CHUCKS!

? .?,J J .?;; :HE@CDH3IJ :H IEF6IHFE

%4 F7:F(DBAF7>CEE>.F 9 ?B@ John Kness, Agent

<4&7>147 1'

...+ *8:5 8:33+062

A!"( /( ? +: ? /?A+"/ !;:.?;;

15; 729/, #564:0498,6153 3980:; )%"

BOySâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SOCCER (front row, from left) Grant Miller, Angelo Pape, Jacob Ebel, Zachary Wymer, Evan Reitz, (middle row) Andrew Young, Brayden Robicheau, Preston Martz, Alex Momyer, Andrew Wehrle, Cameron Powell, (back row) Ethan Presloid, Ethan Watt, Nick Humble, Jaugar McDivitt, Zachary Reitz, Graham Lott and Garrett Eddy. Missing from the photo are Vincent Gigliotti, Ben Gigliotti, John Mizerock and Billy Humble.

consists of EERLEADINg squad MIDDLE SChOOL Ch er, (second Haskins, Mischa Shaff (from left) Cheyenne Ruffaner, ira Ke Audrey Johnson, Haught, row) Rylee Agnello, a Kir , ely ) Madelyn Ne row ck (ba el, Elb a ss Aly Smith and dison Rudolph, Zoie Makenzie Clontz, Ma Leanne Zampini.

JuNIOR hIgh CROSS COuNTRy (front row, from left) Taylor Bair, Paiden Trayer, Addason Wachob, Briannia McQuown, Claire Skarbek, (middle row) Emily Bussard, Coleton Yoder, Aiden Cameron, Gregory Poole, Evan Mohney, Greg Doty, Ava Bodenhorn, (back row) Hannah Surkala, Michael Setree, Madison Rudolph, Kahli Reddinger, Jael Miller, Madison Momyer, Jasmine Clinger, Cody Pifer and Abby McAdoo.

Punxsutawney Hometown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 2019 - Issue #228 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 23

SEE PAgES 17 ThROugh 24 FOR ALL PAhS TEAM PhOTOS TRy (front row, from BOyS’ CROSS COuN el Rodgers, Evan mu left) Eric Surkala, Sa ff, Aiden McLaughlin, rno Ba w dre An e, Groc , mieson, Bryce Horne (back row) Emmet Ja ss Mi e. hrl We Andrew Owen Bartlebaugh and Isaac Greenblatt and are oto ph the ing from Corbin Heitzenrater.

VARSITy VOLLEyBALL (front row, from left) Lexi Poole, Hannah Galando, Haley Maines, Grace Hall, Bella McDivitt, Chloe Sproull, (middle row) Brooke Skarbek, Sydney Hoffman, Alyssa Campbell, Maisie Eberhart, Kaitlyn Lowmaster, Emma Galando, Maizee Hockinson, Kaylee Guidice, Karli Young, (back row) Coach Rachel Humble, Mady Fye, Morgan Riggie, Murphy White, Rachael Edney, Lizzie Neal, Elliott Ferrent, Katelyn Griebel, Trinity Edney, Head Coach Heather Good and Coach Sydney Weaver.

ACME MACHINE

& Welding Co. 46 Anchor Inn Rd. Punx’y

938-6702

Let’s Go Chucks!

BK SMITH

CLOE

• More than 30 Years Experience • Fast, Friendly Service • All Claims Welcome • We work with all Insurance Companies • Alignments • Dent Repair • Rust Repair • Environmentally Friendly Paint by Sikkens • State of the Art Down Draft Paint Booth • Frame Straightening and Swaps • I-Car Certified Technicians

COMPANY

AUTO BODY, INC.

Give us a call or visit our shop today!

Rt. 119 S., Punxsy 938-1095 Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5

24 – Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2019 - Issue #228

LUMBER

Casteel Chiropractic

DR. IAN CASTEEL

Great quality materials & customer satisfaction guaranteed!

To restore function you need to restore posture.

814-938-5220

Our job is to keep your spine in line for a better, healthier you!

www.cloelumber.com Fax: 814-938-9484

1785 Cloe Rossiter Rd., Punxsy Mon. thru Fri. 7 am to 5 pm Sat. 7 am to Noon

gary A. huey Jr.

410 East Mahoning St.

938-4400

"We address the cause, not the symptom" NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS X-Rays (on your first visit) Accepts Most Insurance HOURS: MON., WED. & FRI. 8:30-1 & 2:30-7 CLOSED TUE. & THUR.