February 2020 GreeneScene by GreeneScene Community Magazine / Direct Results

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

MEET THE TEAM

I LOVE THIS PLACE

GREENESCENE OF THE PAST

SHINING THE LIGHT

PUBLIC SERVICE PROFILE

SPORTS SHORTS

COOL AT SCHOOL

GREENE ARTIFACTS

BUSINESS SECTION

GOOD NEWS IN GREENE

MESSAGE BOARD

GOING GREENE

Welcome, Fayette neighbors!

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Hunters Sharing the Harvest

A snapshot of Greene County sports Do Good December at Carmichaels Elementary Caldwell’s 1867 Atlas of Greene County Featuring our Business Spotlights Awards & acknowledgements within our community Community announcements and opportunities The call of the wild... rabbit!

EXTRAS

COLOR THEM HAPPY

WINTER’S SWEET GOODBYE

LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

HUNTERS’ BRAG MAG 2020

Winners of the GreeneScene coloring contest Maple-sugaring timem is almost upon us Bobtown shows appreciation for local law officers Congratulations, Community Builders of 2019

Best Pizza in Greene County? SCOTTY’S PIZZA!

Congratulations to Jim Whipkey, owner of Scotty’s Pizza in Waynesburg. Scotty’s was voted “The Best Pizza in greene County” by the readers of GreeneScene Community Magazine! Scotty’s Pizza has been a part of the Greene County community for around 30 years. Jim is pictured here with his custom pizza peel trophy, designed by Direct Results.

This year’s entries are something to brag about!

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Let te r from the Ed i to r

WELCOME, FAYETTE NEIGHBORS!

he GreeneScene normally doesn’t include a letter from the editor in each issue, instead dedicating the space to one of the many interesting articles about our community. But with our recent expansion into the nearby towns of Fayette County, I am overjoyed to write this letter of welcome to our neighbors. With this recent expansion, the GreeneScene will now be delivered, not only to every town in Greene County and a few bordering Washington County towns, to five additional towns in Fayette County: Adah, Leckrone, Masontown, McClellandtown, and Ronco. We also began delivering to Point Marion mid-way through 2019 after our popular “I Love This Place” featuring the town. These towns in Fayette County lie close our Greene County border and have considerable shared history with Greene County. Ronco, which lies directly across the river from Nemacolin, once shared a ferry with the same town and part of the Ronco mine became the Robena mine in Greene. Adah, another patch town built to sup-

port a coal mine, and Masontown, founded in the late 1700s and originally known as Fort Mason, also lie along the curving line of the Monongahela River and share families and history with Greene County. Leckrone and McClellandtown, while a little farther away, are both close enough to our border to share neighborly interests. In the upcoming months, GreeneScene Community Magazine is looking to continue making improvements to our magazine. We strive to make each issue full of interesting and relevant information and stories that showcase the good in our communities. The addition of our Fayette County neighbors enables us to showcase even more fascinating stories about southwestern Pennsylvania. So, WELCOME Fayette County neighbors! For those of you that have never read our magazine, we are a direct-mailed, monthly magazine. Our magazine mails right to your home; you don’t have to search us out in stores or offices to read our stories – we bring them right to your door for free. We are 100% local with local content, local events,

and local businesses. We’re all about the GOOD in our communities – good feelings, good news, and community connections. The best part is that we are now direct mailed to nearly 25,000 homes in the Greene-Fayette-Washington area with approximately 50,000 readers. If you’re a business owner, there’s no better way to advertise. The GreeneScene is the only magazine that fully saturates Greene County and it’s bordering neighbors. No other media can offer that kind of coverage. Danielle Nyland, Editor February 2020

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Meet our Tea m

very month, our enthusiastic team of editors, writers, designers, and advertising specialists work behind the scenes to create each issue of GreeneScene Community Magazine. This passionate team is dedicated to creating a fascinating, optimistic, and relevant magazine that our readers love. Over the next year, we’ll be introducing you to our team, member by member, so that you can get to know the devoted crew that brings you the GreeneScene. This month, we’d like to introduce you to our editor, Danielle Nyland. Danielle Nyland is a local photographer, artist, and writer. She is a Greene County native and currently lives in Nemacolin with her husband, Daytona, two sons, Remington and Kylo, and an English bull terrier, Sparky. Danielle has a background in graphic design, web publishing, social media, management, and pho-

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tography. She graduated American Public University with an associate degree in web publishing and Bellevue University with a bachelor degree in graphic design. She has also attended the New York Institute of Photography. Before joining the team, she worked in retail and as an instructor at Laurel Business Institute. Outside of her work with the GreeneScene, she enjoys painting and drawing, photography, and loves reading books and watching movies – especially the scary ones!

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Danielle has been photographing and writing about local history and events since 2010 as part of the SWPA Rural Exploration team. She’s active in local community events and committees. She’s a board member with Flenniken Public Library and is on the committees for the Sheep & Fiber Festival, 50’s Fest & Car Cruise, and Light Up Night.

JUST FOR FUN Favorite Music: Alice Cooper Favorite Movie: My Bloody Valentine Favorite TV Show: Are You Being Served? & Flight of the Conchords Favorite Book: Christine (Stephen King), Jurassic Park (Michael Crichton) Favorite Hidden PA Gem: Fiddles in Brownsville Favorite Vacation Spot: Gettysburg Favorite Holiday: Halloween What’s a movie you can practically quote from start to finish? Army of Darkness If you could live in any period of history when would it be? The 70s – for the cars! What’s your dream car? Either a ‘71 Plymouth Hemi Cuda, ‘58 Plymouth Fury, or ‘67 Pontiac Firebird

I Love this P l a ce

The monumental maple tree in Kevin Wilson’s yard is said to mark the center of the county.

t seems that the words that historian Andrew H Waychoff saved from 1917 have come true: “The prospects for the future are that Clinton and Rogersville will ere unite – indications at present pointing that way owing to the new enterprises opening, both commercial and educational, and the amount of building that is going on.” Rogersville has done a good job keeping up with the times since its namesake John Rogers, postmaster of Clinton, bought a flourmill on Ten Mile Creek and made a name for himself for “improving the turbine.” As the frontier settled down and became America, hotels, stores and smithies began springing up along the road to serve those who travelled this shortest route from Wheeling to Waynesburg. The original town of Clinton, once part of the Rogers family farm, sat on the high ground above the

Tom Headlee, with his family’s sawmil. The sawmill is slowly returning to nature.

creek. It had been surveyed in 1796 and was determined to be the geographic center of the new County of Greene. The town was named after Governor George Clinton of New York, who laid the foundation for the common school system and 48 lots were surveyed in the high hopes that this acreage would become the county seat. A bidding war ensued between Clinton and the already established town of Jefferson as to which would have that honor. Legislative decree said that the seat must be within five miles of the center and Jefferson was too far east. But those in that more settled end of the county were in no mood to ride an extra five miles just to hit a geographic mark. Voters split the difference and 500 acres were bought and surveyed around Fort Jackson. Lots went up for sale, a log courthouse was hastily built and Waynesburg was in business. Tiny Clinton, with its 48 lots and nine dwellings, kept its chin up and continued to grow, offering what was needed to travellers and farm families as the wilderness got settled. Pioneer settler James Pipes opened the first store and one house in downtown Clinton became a hotel where mail was delivered and election votes were cast. Levi Shaw opened a hat shop in 1824 that was known for its silk stovepipe Abe Lincoln hats, which were all the rage. John Rogers “started the first post office in Clinton” but resigned in 1826 to buy Henry Craig’s flourmill on Ten Mile Creek. Businesses and houses gradually spread down to where the mill waters ran and in time Rogersville became its own town. The field in Clinton that once dreamed of having a courthouse became a fairground ringed with sugar maple trees and apple orchards. If you slow down as you pass the Center Township Fire Hall and look beyond the homes across the road you can see the monumental sugar maple tree in Kevin Wilson’s yard that is said to mark the center of the county. “When my kids were in third grade they were pretty excited about that tree! They wrote papers and I’ve been interviewed a couple of times about it,” Kevin tells me as I get him to stand beside it to show its size. Sugar maple trees can live for 250 years or more and this one is beginning to show its age. “When winds come through it

The historic Fergeson house sits along Sawmill Road.

ROGERSVILLE, PA

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sheds branches – big branches!” Kevin says, pointing to the circular scars in the trunk that soars above us. Looking down at the massive roots, I’d say this old tree is still keeping a tight grip on life. I’m out and about today with retired county recorder of deeds Tom Headlee - we’re here to see what remains of the past in these two old towns. Sawmill Road takes us to the maple tree, then through Clinton and the last house standing from the original settlement – the historic Ferguson house, now nicely clad in yellow siding with a fancy metal balcony above the front porch – before winding down to the creek to the Headlee family’s retired saw mill. I remember driving here to get boards when I first moved to West Greene in the 1970s. Tom remembers helping his dad set up the mill in 1960 after the sawmill they built in Delphene was struck by lightning and burned the summer before. Now the long wooden building is returning to nature, as are most of the old structures along the sycamore studded creek bank that is home to one of the largest heron rookeries in the area, behind Rogersville Community Bank. Yesterday’s Rogersville took the 19th century in stride – it had a wool mill, two flour mills, a carriage shop and the streets were lined with hotels and stores – even a tiny barbershop turned candy store that is still standing beside the funeral home. The town baseball team played at Throckmorton’s mill and made the news when they lost to Waynesburg 61-24 in 1886. The town got its own telephone company in 1889 and gas lines in 1895 but never got the railroad line that the powers that be promised year after year as the decades after the Civil War brought even more dreams of prosperity. Today’s Rogersville has the kind of anchor businesses that make it a destination for the West Greene community, including the bank, two churches, three stores if you count the tires and soft drinks at Buzz Walters’ Take Down Shop, Gloria’s Ceramics where local art is sold, a barber shop, Kesterson Funeral Home and Cornerstone Care Clinic next door to the Rogersville post office. A few days later I stop by Buzz Walters’ Take Down Shop because I know he has a wonderful collection of

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sports memorabilia and local history covering the walls and filling countless scrapbooks. There on the wall is a photo of the Center Township High School that shut its doors when the new high school was built on Hargus Creek in 1959. And tucked between paintings of covered bridges and photographs of West Greene athletes, is a great shot of John Roger’s old mill. Gene Rush’s home sits on the high bank where the mill once ground grain for local farm families and Gene has the millstone planted next to his flagpole. And somewhere back in the day Waychoff tells us with a twinkle in his historic eye, there was a distillery in Rogersville that produced some killer apple jack, thanks to the Catlin apples that many farmers planted in their orchards with every intention of making something besides pie and apple butter. Waychoff ’ shares with posterity the obviously oft told tale of “the effects of the products of the Rogersville distillery, especially of Taylor’s applejack” on Bill Galloway. During one of his “sprees in Rogersville he picked up a cat and held it over a hot fire.” When the cat struggled, it was “dropped into the fire and burned severely. This angered

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some women present, so much so that they threw him into the same fire and he was severely burned about the hands and wrists. Some say he quit drinking for years after this, some say he drank in Rogersville no more and was even afraid to come to town for fear of those women….” Something tells me that when prohibition ended in the 1930s and voters decided whether or not to sell liquor in their townships it was the daughters of those women who made sure Center Township stayed dry!

The Headlee family sawmill in Clinton.

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G reen e Sce n e of the Pa st

hen Dollar General built a store on the hill above Rogersville it looked like the 21st century had finally arrived in the western reaches of Greene County. “I love it,” Thelma Jean “TJ” Savely tells me when I stop by her house to talk about all things West Greene. “When I go to church I can grab what I need without running to town.” Nice to have that convenience back, I agree. A hundred years ago there were little general stores in every village that did just that, but they’ve all but disappeared. Lucky for Rogersville, there’s also still a place in town that does what Dollar General can’t do – be a place to gather, country store style. It used to be Rush Grocery – it’s called Michelle’s Place now, but you can still come in and pour your own coffee, read the paper and talk to neighbors after church. Kids and their parents spill in after school for ice cream, snacks and a hoagie to take home on game night; pipe liners and drillers show up at every hour for something to eat, drink, smoke or chew. Lions Club brooms and garbage bags are for sale behind the counter and that great old photograph of Rogersville still hangs on the fireplace, watching over the tables where friends and neighbors come to eat. When I stop by on Sunday after church I find former owner Gene Rush sitting at a table with his wife and neighbors, ready to tell me all about it. The buildings in the foreground are no more and the road was cut to round the corner when the new bridge was put in. Some of the curves that once ran through the town of Clinton were removed from State Rt. 21 later, but for this photograph, according to Gene, blown up from an old postcard, that new road has yet to come. The year is 1907 and the steeple on the left is the newly built Rogersville Methodist Church. The steeple on the right is the Christian Church (1890 - 1923) that was removed sometime after this photograph was taken and rebuilt on the curve on the western end of town. It’s

now called the Place of Grace. That right hand steeple is where Michelle’s Place is now. You can get your own copy of this historic photograph if you purchase the 2020 Greene Connections Calendar. This year’s edition is full of wonderful moments in time, from Rogersville, Waynesburg and West

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Union to the hill above Old Town Carmichaels where kids are sledding. Every image is well worth framing. For more information contact Glenn Toothman at 412559-0537.

If you have an interesting old photo from the area you’d like to share, just send it to: GreeneScene of the Past, 185 Wade Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Or email to: info@greenescene.com with GreeneScene Past in subject line.

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Color Them Happy!

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ine Greene County children recently won prizes as part of the annual GreeneScene Christmas coloring contest, sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County. First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County hosted an award presentation and reception for all the winners during their annual Customer Appreciation Day on December 13th. Three winners were selected in each of three age categories, with 1st place winners receiving $50 each, 2nd place receiving $40

each, and 3rd place receiving $30 each. Pictured with their winning entries and First Federal of Greene County President Judi Goodwin Tanner and CEO/Secretary Charles W. Trump, Jr., are, from L-R, Harper Shaffer, first place, Sylis Illar, third place, and Lydia Juliano, second place, ages 4 & 5; Adalynn Mankey, second place, and Levi Sisler, third place, ages 6 & 7; Lauren Rossiter, second place, ages 8 & 9; Payton Duncan, first place, ages 6 & 7; and Addison Cowell, first place, and Brooklyn Chambers, third place, ages 8 & 9.

’m very familiar with the basement of the Rogersville Methodist Church – I spent ten years attending monthly board meetings there, helping make the Pioneer Festival (1997 – 2007) at West Greene High School a happy reality. Reverend Bruce Judy was a large part of this jolly band of neighbors, county workers and anyone else who wanted to help make this end of the county a destination for visitors and a point of historic pride for those who live here. It was Rev. Judy’s flock of hard working farm families that put the muscle into setting up a two-day festival in rainy mid-June, year after year. Now it’s Sunday, the year is 2020 and I’m back to finally take a peek at what’s going on upstairs, ready to reconnect with neighbors who have become more like family the longer I live here. Rev. Judy is retired and Cynthia Grimes Deter is the pastor. There’s an electronic sign by the road with some very clever messages about letting faith break up the logjam of personal conundrums that life has to offer. Community dinners and seasonal celebrations are still happening, no longer in the basement, but in the new gathering hall next door. The history of the church and the families who have stained glass windows dedicated in their honor in the sanctuary was gathered for the175th anniversary in 2015, along with the back-story of the faith that came from Great Britain to America in the 1700s. Methodism arrived in Rogersville in 1840 when a “great quarterly meeting was held” in Henry Church’s barn. Many neighboring ministers came, many people were baptized and a new church was launched. It took a

By Colleen Nelson generation of meeting in schoolhouses before the first wooden church was built in town in 1874. A fire that started in A. L. Barnart’s store in the wee hours of a July 1903 morning destroyed the store, the hotel next door and then the church. With no insurance, parishioners would worship in the Rogersville Grange until $10,000 was raised to build again, this time with brick. The church you see today opened its doors on May 21, 1905. At Rogersville Methodist, past and present are just words to describe the good work that is always being done by those who believe “We are told that nothing is permanent except change. But God has endowed us with a capacity to face the new and untried because change is part of His creative plan and purpose. ...This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Sunday service begins at 11 a.m.

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Public Service Profile By Jessica Price

HUNTERS SHARING THE HARVEST

s hunters across Greene County pursued and harvested their deer this season, a group of hunters were also sharing their harvest. Approximately 90 deer - roughly 2,300 pounds of meat -have been donated through the Hungarian Smokehouse in Carmichaels to the Corner Cupboard Food Bank. The venison will be distributed to food pantries across Greene County. This is part of a larger, state wide, program called Hunters Sharing the Harvest. Founded in 1991, Hunters Sharing the Harvest coordinates the processing and distribution of donated game from hunters and municipal herd reduction sources to those in Pennsylvania suffering from food insecurity. Over the past 28 years this organization has created an integrated network of approved deer processors and food banks in every county in the state. These locations help surplus venison meat get to those people who are in need of food. They are a nonprofit organization that relies solely on donors to complete their mission. In Greene County, hunters can donate the whole deer or parts of deer, through the Hungarian Smokehouse. Once the donation is made, the Smokehouse processes the meat and packages it into one-pound packages of frozen ground meat. The packaged meat is then given to the Corner Cupboard food bank. The food bank works in our county to get food to those who need it through their food pantries. This year the Hungarian Smokehouse has processed their largest number of donated deer since joining the organization in 2013. In their first year they processed and donated 27 deer, in 2018 50 deer were donated, and so far for the 2019 season, they have processed and donated 90 deer with all meat going to the patrons of the Corner Cupboard food bank. They have packaged and sent a total of 2,300 frozen, one-

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pound packages to date. Donations come from all over the county and from all types of hunters. Some come from hunters who like the sport of hunting but do not eat the meat, others only keep the cuts of meat that they like from their deer and donate the rest. As word of this organization continues to grow, the Hungarian Smokehouse hopes to continue to increase the number of donations each year. Venison is low fat and high protein food that is sought out by food distribution organizations due to the low protein content of most other donated foods. One donated deer can provide as many as 200 meals therefore one donation can have a great impact on the larger community. Since 1991 the organization has gathered more than 1.5 million pounds of meat and given it at no cost to food banks, soup kitchens, and mission outreach centers throughout the state. Families and individuals can then access these services to provide meals for themselves. For more information on how to donate you can reach out to the Hungarian Smokehouse in Carmichaels or check out www.sharedeer.org.

Aaron Weaver with some of the processed and donated venison.

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Spo rt Sh o r t s by Zack Zeigler

Waynesburg University Wrestling Competes in Virginia Duals The Waynesburg University wrestling team got a chance to shine while competing on the national stage when they took part in the Virginia Duals, running weekends from January 11th – January 18th. The Yellow Jackets were competing in the American College Division Bracket. Waynesburg faces some of the top wrestling programs across NCAA Division III as it prepares for Presidents’ Athletic Conference play to start back up on January 23rd. Waynesburg showed how strong their team is on the first day of the event when they upset the number three seeded Emmauel College with a 24-19 win. The Yellow Jackets found themselves in a hole early in the match, but wins by junior Josh Kuslock (149 lbs), senior Zack Mackall (165 lbs), and senior Dan Verhovsek (184 lbs.) got the Yellow Jackets back in the match. They would pull off the upset

win when freshman Rocky McGeary (Heavyweight) closed out the match with a 6-0 win scoring a second period escape, a four-point turn from the top position, and a riding point. The Yellow Jackets finished the tournament taking on the second seeded Ferrum University. With a little under a month until the PAC Championships on February 15th, Waynesburg is trying to keep their tradition of winning going strong. Photo provided by Waynesburg University.

Penn State Fayette Women’s Basketball Ranked Top 10 in USCAA

After falling in the quarterfinal round from three-point range, ranking second in the of the United States Collegiate Athletic Asso- PSUAC shooting 39.6% from beyond the arc. PSU-Fayette opens the second half of ciation National Championship tournament a year ago, the Penn State Fayette women’s bas- their season with six straight conference ketball team has their sights set on returning games as they jockey for position in the standings. It all comes down to a big conferto the tournament in 2020. The Nittany Lions have gotten off to a ence showdown when they take on conferhot start to the 2019-2020 season and for their ence leader PSU-Beaver on the final day of efforts they cracked the USCAA top 10 for the the regular season. PSU-Fayette will host the 2020 USCAA first time this season ranking #10 in the nation. PSU-Fayette ended the first-half of their National Tournament for the seventh conseason sitting at 8-3 overall and 5-1 in Penn secutive season and the Nittany Lions are State University Athletic Conference play. looking to earn their way to home court adAfter sweeping PSU-Wilkes Barre and vantage. PSU-Scranton in the conference’s first weekend of play, PSU-Fayette would suffer their first conference loss falling to PSU-Beaver 87-63. However, they came back to pick up three straight conference wins and enter the second half of the year in second place in the PSUAC West Division. PSU-Fayette is led by Freshman Dae-Lin Burnsworth who averaged 11.0 points per game in her first 11 games and shot 34.4% from Penn State Fayette women’s basketball has their sights set the field. Burnsworth has been able on the USCAA National Tournament. to score her offensive opportunities

Strong Start has West Greene Boys Basketball in Playoff Hunt Basketball is a game of runs and, for the West Greene boys basketball team, they are hitting their run at the right time. The Pioneers have won four of their last five games putting themselves in strong position for a run at the WPIAL Class 1A Playoffs. West Greene has gone 3-1 in Class 1A section 2 play during their latest run and moved into second place in the section. After sneaking into the playoffs last season at 5-7 in section play, West Greene is looking to prove to other teams in the section that they belong in the postseason picture.

Their three conference victories to start the year came over Geibel Catholic, Avella, and Mapletown in their second game back from the winter break. However, the second half of the season presents some challenges for the Pioneers as they are set to host two of the top three teams in the section, Monessen and Bishop Canevin, over the final month and a half of the season. West Greene was eliminated in the first round of last year’s WPIAL Class 1A playoffs and are looking to continue to grow as a program and take that next step in 2020.

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WG Pioneers Still Dominating the Court

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or four years, the trio of Kaitlyn Rizor, The amount of youthful scoring prowMcKenna Lampe and Madison Lampe ess previously mentioned is indicative of the was the driving force behind unprec- makeup of this year’s roster, which features edented runs of success for the West Greene exactly zero seniors and just four juniors. softball and girls basketball teams. While of- What does that mean for the rest of the WPIten overshadowed by the two state titles that AL? came in the spring, the Pioneer girls hoopDon’t expect to see West Greene fallsters provided some pretty dominant num- ing out of the upper echelon of District 7’s bers of their own. From 2015 to 2019, head elite anytime soon. Future opponents better coach Jordan Watson’s squad went 79-21 with continue to do all they can to prepare for the a 42-4 section record, two WPIAL silver med- Pioneers’ trademark press defense that has als and three trips to the PIAA state playoffs. brought them dozens of victories and one of But, like all good things, the Rizor/ the more notable nicknames in the area. Lampe regime came to an end as Kaitlyn en“We told our team on day one of practice rolled at West Virginia Wesleyan College and that PRESS Greene isn’t dead! A lot of people the twins signed up to attend Carlow Uni- may think it is, but we are blessed with girls versity, all three doing so with the intent of who can run, trap and want to play defense,” leaving the gymnasium behind, but continu- Watson said. “I think we are a top-four team ing their exploits on the diamond. But, what in the WPIAL. We hope to be healthy heading about the winter program they left behind? into the postseason, make a deep WPIAL run Apparently, no one told West Greene and qualify for states again.” they were supposed to be in decline. Only time will tell if this year’s Pioneers As of Jan. 13, the Pioneers were not will continue to build on the legacy left by only avoiding a major decline in success, but their well- known predecessors. If the first were just as dominant as ever. Following a five weeks of the 2019-20 season are any inhard-fought 44-40 victory over a strong Ellis dication, however, it certainly looks School program, West Greene sported a 12-0 like this year’s squad will make their overall record that included a 5-0 mark in now-graduated former teamSection 2-1A competition. mates, as well as the program’s “We graduated three 1,000-point scor- fans, very proud. ers and around 5,000 points overall. We knew coming into the season that we lost a lot of talent, but we also knew had a lot of talent coming back to us,” Watson said. “Between open gym and playing in 23 games this summer, all of the girls got a lot better.” One thing about West Greene that makes it so hard to deal with is the balanced offensive attack it employs against the opposition. As of mid-January, five players were averaging at least 10 points per game. Sophomore Katie Lampe, the younger sister of McKenna and Madison, is putting up 10.5 per contest, which is just behind the 11.3 averaged by classmate Brooke Barner. Junior Elizabeth Brudnock was tallying 13.3 per contest, while sophomore Anna Durbin was dropping in 13.9 per game. Leading the quintet of impact scorers was junior Jersey Wise, a budding star in her own right, was putting up an impressive 19.1 Anna Durbin is one of the leading scorers for West Greene. markers per victory.

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Winter’s Sweet Goodbye C old, freezing nights followed by warmer days indicates that it’s the perfect time to start the maple-sugaring season. This sweet treat is immensely popular and hobbyists around Greene, like Bernie Kurincak and Kevin Pagac have found the process to be an interesting pastime. Bernie Kurincak of Carmichaels has been collecting sap and creating maple syrup for around 20 years. “I love the outdoors and it’s a hobby that gets me out of the house during a time when there’s not much else to do.” His interest in the hobby was sparked when he purchased his current property; the property has many sugar maples and he’s heard that there may have even been a sugar shack on the property in its past. The stories of natives harvesting sap had also inspired him. His wife Donna and his son Joey also take part in maple-sugaring. Kevin Pagac of Pine Bank fell into the hobby by accident two seasons ago. He has a hobby sawmill and while harvesting a hickory tree from his property, it ended up breaking some branches on a maple tree. “I realized the maple tree was raining on me, so I ran and got a piece of PVC pipe and a bucket and quickly tapped it. The sap came out like a faucet. I was hooked!” Sap was harvested long before European settlers arrived on North America. It is believed that natives collected the sap and created a sweet liquid although there are few written records. The Chippewas and Ottawas of Michigan both share the legend of NenawBozhoo, who cast a spell on the sugar maple that turned the pure syrup into sap. He did so because his people were indulging in the sap frequently and he didn’t want them to become slothful. After that, the sap would require work to become syrup. There are a variety of methods accredited to natives for the process; using bark vessels with the sap left out to freeze, boiling the sap with hot stones and natives using clay pots to boil the sap. Maple-sugaring season typically starts in the middle of February and lasts until the early development of buds on the trees. This is about four to eight weeks, depending on the weather. Warm sunny days around 40° and cold nights around 20° are best for sap flow. But why does it work that way?

Bernie Kurincak hammers in a tap on a large maple tree, after previously drilling a hole into the sapwood.

by Danielle Nyland

While it’s warm, pressure develops in the tree; this positive pressure causes the sap to flow through the tap hole. During the cooler nights, suction develops and draws water into the tree through the roots. The sap is replenished with the water and the process starts over. If temperatures remain too low or too warm during the season, the sap flow is reduced and this results in a lower amount of maple syrup produced. Pennsylvania is in the top ten producers of syrup, thanks to the state’s abundance of sugar maple (Acer Maple syrup comes in a variety of shades, from golden to very dark. Each shade has its own distinct flavor. saccharum) and red maple (Acer rubrum) trees. Silver maples (Acer saccharinum) Techniques differ on the details of tapping trees and coland black maples (Acer nigrum), also found in Pennsylvania, lecting syrup, but the basic premise is the same – a hole is can also be used in the harvesting of sap. But it’s the sugar drilled into the tree and a tap is placed in the hole. “I use PVC maple that’s the best for maple-sugaring. pipe cut down and with one ended rounded to make it easier Compared to other trees, the sap in the sugar maple con- to hammer in,” shares Bernie. After placing the tap in the tree, tains a high concentration of sugar. The sap is about 2% sugar Bernie secures a plastic or metal bucket with a lid over the tap. on average; other hardwoods’ sap, like birch, have sugar conOthers, like Kevin, use tubing placed in the tree. “I tents that are about .5% - 1% sugar. To make the same amount bought tubing and cut it to size and placed it in the holes,” of syrup from one of these trees instead of a maple would take says Kevin. “This way I’m able to place my jugs for collection two to four times the amount sap collected to make the same on the ground.” Others use longer tubes that they run from amount of syrup. The sugar maple also produces a higher vol- the trees to larger collectors. ume of sap thanks to carbon dioxide instead of water in its Make sure if you decide to start harvesting your own sap sapwood. At night the carbon dioxide contracts; in the morn- that you avoid damaged or unhealthy trees. When drilling ing it expands and pushes the sap out the tap hole. into the sapwood, look for shavings that are lightly colored; Don’t despair if you don’t have a lot of maple trees around. dark shavings are the sign of an unhealthy tree. The size of the Birch, box elders, hickory and walnut trees can all be tapped tree will determine the number of taps; avoid tapping trees to harvest syrup. It will just take a little – or a lot - more work! with a diameter of 10” or less.

Bernie’s son Joey assists with maple-sugaring season.

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This maple tree has two taps pouting into a plastic jug on the ground.

When producers follow tapping guideline, and tap only healthy trees, no damage to the tree results. It has been estimated that tapping removes only 10% or less of the tree’s sugar, an amount too small to hurt a healthy tree under normal environmental conditions. Once the trees are tapped and begin flowing, the collectors are checked frequently and changed. During high sap flow, the buckets may need to be checked and changed frequently. The sap should be collected and processed as quickly as possible to ensure a higher quality product and minimize bacterial growth. After the sap is collected, it needs to be filtered to remove debris. It takes approximately 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup, so large amounts of sap must be gathered to make the syrup. Sap becomes syrup once it has reached 6667% sugar content. To get the water to evaporate and reach this number, the sap is heated to 7.25° above boiling temp – in Greene County that’s just under 218°. Because of the large amounts of water evaporated, most boiling should be done outside the home. Some hobbyists use a sugar shack for this, but some like Bernie and Kevin use other methods. Kevin currently uses a block fire pit that burns wood; grates cover the top of the pit. He uses 6-gallon steam pans placed on top to boil down his sap. “One thing to definitely do is to make sure you have the ability to cover your setup in case of rain,” Kevin suggests. Bernie’s setup uses a two-burner camp stove with large, stainless steel pots to process his sap. He started with propane,

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Kevin uses a wood burning block fire pit to begin processing the sap he’s collected.

but eventually converted the stove to natural gas. The area is also covered with a tent. It’s important to watch the sap carefully – as it nears the end the temperature will rise quickly. Once it’s reached the right temperature, it’s important to remove it from heat, give it a final filter, and begin canning. If you would like to make maple candies, continue boiling until 32° above boiling – around 242° in Greene County. Because of the higher temperature required, making maple candies is a great way to use the sap that you may have left boiling too long, as Kevin found out. “I was using a laser point thermometer and the sap wasn’t reaching the right temp, so I kept boiling and checking the temp. It got to the point that I knew it had to be past the temp, so I stopped boiling it. I thought it was ruined, so I poured it into a container off to the side. As it dried, I realized it was getting lighter and drying and it turned into candy – a little crumbly, but still good!” He laughs. The taste of maple syrup is based on multiple things. Syrup is graded by the USDA based on the percentage of light transmittance. Grades range from golden, which has a delicate taste, to amber (rich taste), dark (robust taste) and very dark (strong taste). “The sap collected in the beginning of the season is the lightest and the closer it gets to the end of the season, the darker it gets,” says Bernie. The light syrup is often said to have a buttery flavor and is the most expensive; the very darkest has more of a caramel flavor. The medium colored syrup has the most typi-

Bernie’s begins the sap processing outside on his natural gas camp stove setup.

The syrup is taken upstairs for the last few minutes to be bottled.

cal ‘maple’ flavor. A last word of advice from Kevin – “Don’t be afraid to do it. If you can boil water and pay attention, you can do this.” He adds with another laugh, “But make sure you’re really paying attention – especially at the end!”

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he holidays have passed and the New Year is upon us. But before the old year concluded, one local schoolteacher decided to end 2019 in a positive way that will hopefully set the tone for what will optimistically be an inspiring new decade. Brittney Bell teaches fourth grade at Carmichaels Area Elementary School in Greene County, Pa. One day last fall, while spending some time on social media, Bell came across other teachers putting a twist on what we traditionally call an advent calendar. She decided to challenge her students to do the same and what she observed in the process was incredible. This was the time of year when children are often reminded that Santa Clause is watching and need no motivation to be on their best behavior. As the holidays grew closer and closer, Miss Bell challenged her students to complete a kind gesture or good deed every day in December. “I was very happy with the way the children responded,” Miss Bell says when asked about the results of the school project. “The moment I entered the classroom, before I

even took roll, the students would be probing me to find out what good deed or kind gesture was assigned for the day. They looked forward to it that much,” she adds. The kind gestures went beyond holding the door for a fellow student and remembering his or her manners. Some days the students made thank you cards for nursing home patients, collected and donated Toys for Tots, and did extra chores for mom and dad without being asked. They even wrote kind letters to someone who had inspired them in their life. Bell recalls one student’s letter of kindness bringing tears to the principal’s eyes. The general atmosphere of the school and morale of the students improved immensely throughout the project. Miss Bell is looking forward to expanding her project next year and is hoping for school wide participation. It is hard to imagine a world without kindness and any volunteer will agree that there is something special, something immeasurable, in the experience that comes with helping others. Miss Bell is instilling this in her students at a young age in hopes it will carry on throughout the upcoming months

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Miss Bell’s class made thank you cards nursing home patients.

and years of their lives. She has seen a difference in how the students interact with one another, how they speak to their peers and superiors, and how they carry themselves day to day. Life can present many challenges and difficulties, especially for young people. How we react dictates the rest and being positive

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outweighs being negative. Everyone has been in a place when the tough gets tougher, and often all it takes is the smile or help from a friend to make things brighter. Next time you react, react with kindness.

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in SEGSD

ou might be surprised to know that when a little child dreams of growing up to be a police officer, it is not necessarily the sirens and flashing lights that appeal to them. After attending the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Bobtown Elementary, it is clear that what the children value about the officers is the safety and protection they provide. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is celebrated throughout the country on January 9th each year. At Bobtown Elementary, the day began with the arrival and welcoming of the officers. The officers were then treated to lunch in the school library, followed by two assemblies. Students’ questions were read to the officers during the assemblies. During the event, you could feel the family pride for the officers. One student, Reed Caldwell, showed his pride by dressing as an officer. His family has a history in law enforcement - his brother, Chris Caldwell, is an officer on the Morgantown Police Department, his uncle is an officer on the Cumberland Township Police Department and Reed’s mother, Amy Caldwell, is one of the organizers of the event. The event was organized by Principal Rick Menear, School Secretary Tony Hal-

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bert and teachers Amy Caldwell, Lori Sagosky, Bobby Newman, Dena Ferek, Heather Conway, Ellen Heagy and emceed by Tracy Williams. “There’s so many more people behind the event as well, students, custodians, other teachers and cafeteria workers,” shared Amy Caldwell. The students Officers answer student’s questions during the assembly. got to meet K-9 ofminds us to “Look for the helpers. You will alficers Dagen from the Greene County Sheriff ’s office and K-9 officer ways find people who are helping.” One thing, Rocko from Lone Pine Fire Department. K-9 repeated often between both the students and officers are trained with a special set of skills the police officers was the importance of proto preform their duties. Both dogs are able to tection and safety. When the students asked recognize English, German and hand signals. their questions to the officers, they asked what Dagen’s handler is Sergeant Amanda Stauffer was their favorite part of the job. “Helping my and his specialty is apprehension. Dan Hal- community and protecting everybody,” said liday is a firefighter and the K-9 handler who Chief Ryan Smith. When the students were works with Rocko; he told the audience about asked what they most valued about the ofRocko’s training for search and rescue. All the ficers, they thanked them for keeping them officers were treated to “thank you” baskets safe in their school and their community. The organizers would like to thank the during the event; the K-9 baskets were filled sponsors. The event was largely funded by with treats and toys. An oft-quoted line of Mister Rogers re- donations. “Two Rivers Campground and

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Sergeant Amanda Stauffer and Dagan from the Greene County Sheriff ’s office.

Marina donated all the food for the luncheon. We also received donations from Carmichaels Shop ‘n Save, Sons of American Legion #705, Accurate Excavating and Bam Door Boutique,” said Amy.

Gre e ne Art ifacts By Matthew Cumberledge, GCHS Executive Director

CALDWELL’S 1876 ATLAS OF GREENE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA

nyone who has researched any area of Greene County, Pennsylvania’s history is likely very familiar with Calldwell’s Illustrated Combination Centennial Atlas of Greene County Pennsylvania that hit thepPress in 1876 to celebrate the nation’s Centennial. Originally sold by subscription, locals had the option to pay to have their homes and properties featured throughout the pages of the atlas in wonderfully done and beautiful lithographs. Many of the original editions were broken down and individual images cut out of the pages and framed either for sale or display, thus making original copies quite rare. The township maps located throughout the volume show the names of every landowner in Greene County and the number of acres that represented their holdings. The maps also show streams, schools, businesses, churches, cemeteries and a wide array of other data that is of prime interest to historians and genealogical researchers. Also throughout the atlas are vintage 19th century advertisings including a broadside for the “Great Panhandle Route,” a line of railroads that traveled throughout the Ohio Valley. The Atlas also shows the locations of the earliest forms of the Waynesburg and Washington Railroad as it found its way from Waynesburg to the Washington County line. The latter section of the book contains a business directory of the county, organized

by township, that gives an amazing look into what was going on in Greene County on the 100th anniversary of the independence of the United States, and the 80th year since the establishment of Greene County in 1796. Most viewers have only beheld the black and white reprints of the atlas. While reprints of the atlas are lovely, the atlas is best experienced in a first edition. As opposed the black and white reprints, original copies have dozens upon dozens of wonderful hand colored lithographs of farms, homes, businesses and establishments hailing from every corner of Greene County. Shown here is the map of Gilmore Township, and on the facing page are views from near Carmichaels, Oak Forest and Brave. These are stunningly beautiful. The specific atlas featured here, part of the Greene County Historical Society collection, is exceptionally special. Not only does it have the original hand colored lithographs - the original owner has inscribed events of local history and their own families history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries throughout the blank pages in the atlas. This specific atlas, and several others can be viewed in the collections of the Greene County Historical Society Museum, and modern reprints are available from Cornerstone Genealogical Society in Waynesburg. The importance of this atlas cannot be underestimated to the serious local historian.

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Community Builders 2019

raduates of the 2019 Community Builders of Greene County leadership program were honored at a ceremony held at The Foundation Room of the Community Foundation of Greene County on Monday, December 9, 2019. Six individuals received the Community Builders Nonprofit Leadership certification for completing the course on management and leadership of nonprofit organizations. At this Achievement Program, each graduate received a framed certificate, a lapel pin, a chocolate hammer (made by Sarris Candies), and a symbolic (plastic) hard hat to show that there is still work to be done by all in building the capacity of our nonprofits and their leadership. The six individuals who earned the Nonprofit Leadership certification were as follows: Danielle Deery—CASA of Greene County; Sue Fowler—CASA of Greene County; Christina Oravetz—Cornerstone Care; Melissa Patterson—Community member interested in helping with recovery programs; Thelma Szarell—CASA of Greene County; and Melissa Wood—Blueprints. Melissa Patterson was nominated by her classmates as the 2019 Community Builder of the Year—an award that recognizes the participant who contributed significantly to the discussion and/or showed progress in leadership and participation throughout the program. Community Builders provides training for persons interested in volunteering their time and talents to support Greene County’s nonprofit organizations. This nonprofit leadership program explores leadership, nonprofit governance and boards of directors, finan-

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cial management, communication and team work, strategic planning, public relations, grant writing, fundraising and volunteer engagement. This series is geared toward helping citizens become better volunteers with non-profit organizations in the community, whether it be through activities such as serving on non-profit boards, volunteering on fundraising committees, or providing volunteer services. Instructors for the program are local and regional experts in each of the following topics: Introduction to Leadership was led by Kathy Saesan, owner of AVA (Adding Value Always); Financial Management was led by Thomas G. Milinovich, CPA, CFP, Milinovich & Company; Marketing for Nonprofits was led by Alan Laick, owner, Laick Design; Developing Nonprofit Resources was led by Bettie Stammerjohn, Executive Director, CFGC; Introduction to Nonprofit Governance was led by Darlene Bigler, CEO, Blueprints; Nonprofit Board Panel was led by Kim Grimes, Vice Chair of CFGC Board, Stacey Brodak of Blueprints, and Deborah Takach of Blueprints; Volunteer Engagement was led by Nancy Riggle, Greene County Coordinator, Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging; and Strategic Planning was led by Darlene Bigler and Bettie Stammerjohn. Local leaders serving on the Community Builders steering committee in 2019 were Karen Bennett, Director, Greene County Department of Human Services; Darlene Bigler, CEO, Blueprints; Jack Burt, CB of the Year 2017; Allan Crouse, CB of the Year 2018; Kim Grimes, Vice Chair, CFGC Board; Sally Johnson, CFGC Board; Bettie Stammerjohn, Executive Director, CFGC; and Barbara Wise, prior CFGC Board member. The 2020 series of Community Builders of Greene County will begin Monday, August 31, 2020. The program will meet every other Monday through December 7, 2020 from 5:30-8:30 each session. Registration will open in June. For more information on Community Builders of Greene County or to be placed on the list, call 724-627-2010 (M-F, 8:30-4:30) or email cfgcpa@gmail. com.

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MONDAY Christmas Tree Extravaganza, Senior Monday

WVU Block & Bridle 24

Flea Market, 5 Flenniken Book Club, Essentials Education

Movie Night 6

Cookbook Club 25

Flea Market, 26 Robotics & Engineering, Afterstroke Meeting,

Flea Market, 19 Adult Coloring Club

THURSDAY

Writer’s Workshop, 27 TAG, Movie Night,

Movie Night 20

Crafternoon, 28 Knitting Club

Computer Literacy Class, 21 Senior Day, Crafternoon Warrior Trail Assoc. Meeting

Toddler Valentine’s Day Story 14 Class, Crafternoon, Knitting Club

Crafternoon, 7 Drop Of History Lecture

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WVU Block & Bridle, TOPS, SAT Prep Class, Lego Brick Masters, Writer’s Workshop, Skate

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CPR Class, TOPS, Lego Brick Masters, Valentine’s Day Box Boot Camp, Skate

TOPS, WG Night at the Races, Angry Johnny Stangry Band

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Pie & Bingo, 29 Miss Tri-County, Skate & Dance TOPS, Augmented Reality Discovery Day,

Skate & Dance 22

Valentine’s Day Escape Room, 15 Skate & Dance

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Bowlby Book Club 11

Me & My Special Guy Dance 10

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WG Night at the Races 6pm@ Buddy’s. Dinner at 6pm, races start at 7pm. Super Bowl squares, Chinese Auction and 50/50 will also be available. Tickets $25. See WG softball booster for tix.

Writer’s Workshop 1-3pm @ Flenniken Library. Write On! Contest workshop. FMI, call 724-627-9776.

5pm @ Bowlby Library Call 724-627-9776 to register.

Valentine’s Day Escape Room 5 - 8pm @ Bowlby Library. Bring your special Valentine to the Bowlby Library for a fun & sweet escape! FMI call the library at 724-627-9776.

14 15 Puzzle Contest

Cricut Class 6 – 8pm @ EQT REC Center. Learn how to cut and apply vinyl. Participants will need to provide their own Cricut equipment. Cost: $35/members, $45/nonmembers. FMI 723-627-2739. Drop of History Lecture 7pm @ GCHS Museum. Learn about Pittsburgh’s role in the Civil War. FMI: 724-627-3204.

Valentine’s Day Box Boot Camp 11am - 1pm @ Flenniken Library. Create a Valentine’s Day Box to take to school with provided supplies and boxes. There will be Valentine’s Day shows and pizza! Free and for Pre-K to 5th grade. Reserve your spot! 724-966-5263.

CPR/AED Class 8 – 9pm @ EQT REC Center. earn how to perform CPR on adults and children through a combination of online and hands-on training. The online portion must be completed prior to participating in the hands-on portion of the class. Cost: $80. FMI 723-627-2739.

Skate and Dance 7 – 11pm @ Mon View Roller Rink. $8. FMI, 724-852-5323.

Knitting Club 5pm @ Bowlby Library. All skill levels welcome.

Crafternoon 3:30 - 4:45pm @ Flenniken Library. Drop in after school for a weekly craft. FMI: call 724-966-5263.

Adult Coloring Group 5:30pm @ Flenniken Library. 3rd Tuesday each month. FMI: flenniken.org or 724-966-5263.

10am – 3pm @ Bowlby Library. STEM/STEAM activities, $10 fee. FMI: 724-627-9776.

Quick Exit 9pm – 1am @ Old Station Bar & Grill. $5 cover charge.

Augmented Reality Discovery Day 11am - 1pm @ Flenniken Library. Lego Hidden Side sets, VR headsets, Augmented Reality Teddy Bear, Books, and more! FMI, call 724-627-9776.

Blended Reality 9pm – 1am @ Old Station Bar & Grill. $5 cover charge.

17 Pop-Up STEM/STEAM Day

10am – 2pm @ Hampton Inn, Waynesburg. No entries after Feb 14. Tickets are $5. FMI, email Misstricounty1@gmail.com.

29 Miss Tri-County

6 – 8pm @ Bowlby Library. Library will supply all items including prizes. Register: 724-627-9776.

28 Pie & Bingo

5pm @ Bowlby Library. Write On! Contest workshop. FMI, call 724-627-9776.

26 Writer’s Workshop

Greene Co. Photo Club 7 - 8pm @ Waynesburg Bible Chapel. Meets every 4th Tuesday.

Afterstroke Meeting 5:30 – 7:30pm @ Faith United Presbyterian Church. Stroke support group meets every 4th Tuesday. FMI call 724-470-9187.

5:30pm @ Flenniken Library. This group is open to ages 10 to 16. Kids will learn the fundamentals of EV3 Robot construction and basic engineering skills. Call 724-966-5263 to register.

25 Robotics & Engineering Club

6pm @ Bowlby Library. Try new recipes and make new friends. FMI, call 724-627-9776.

Cash Bash 3 - 7pm @ Pt. Marion VFD. Tickets $20.

12:30 – 3:30pm @ Bowlby Library. Are you a great puzzle solver? Invite a friend and register as a team for our upcoming Puzzle Contest! Register by 2/8. FMI call the library at 724-627-9776.

13 Toddler Valentine’s Day Story Class 10:30am @ Bowlby Library Call 724-627-9776 to register.

B.R.A.I.N. Campaign 6:30pm @ Bowlby Library. Come spend time with your peers, enjoy snacks, learn healthy habits, engage in conversation & participte in activities!

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) 5:30pm @ Bowlby Library. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come to the library and hang out! Bring a friend!

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SAT Prep Class 10am – 2pm @ Bowlby Library. Huntington Learning Center will be conducting this 4 hour program. Cost is $99. FMI, call 724-627-9776.

Cornerstone Genealogy Society Meeting 7 - 8pm @ Cornerstone Genealogy Society Library. Open to the public. FMI 724-627-5653.

12 Valentine’s Day Stories Under the Moon

8am @ Greene County Fairgrounds. Hours vary each day. Find event on Facebook.

22 WVU Block & Bridle Bonanza

Warrior Trail Assoc. Meeting 6:30 - 7:30pm @ the Warrior Trail Headquarters in Fordyce. Meetings are 3rd Thursday of the month. FMI: 304-534-2213

Senior Day 12- 2pm @ Community Senior Center in Greensboro. Activity & light lunch. FMI 724-943-3721.

11am - 12pm @ Flenniken Library. Learn the basics of operating a computer w/ our technology assistant in this free class. FMI, call 724-627-9776.

20 Computer Literacy Class

Skate, Quick Exit

10:30am @ Bowlby Library Call 724-627-9776 to register.

11 Pre-K Valentine’s Day Story Class

Movie Night 6pm @ Bowlby Library. Every Wednesday. Free popcorn and beverage. Visit evakbowlby.org/events for film titles. FMI: call 724-627-9776.

Essentials Education 6:30pm @ Flenniken Library. Join us the first Tuesday of every month for a class on the uses of essential oils. Participants also have the option of a make and take item. FMI: 724-966-5263

Flenniken Book Club 6 - 7pm @ Flenniken Library. 1st Tuesday of each month. FMI: flenniken.org or 724-966-5263

Flea Market 7am – 2pm @ Greene Co. Fairgrounds. Every Tuesday.

Motorcycle Swap Meet 9am - 3pm @ Greene County Fairgrounds. New and used motorcycle parts and accessories will be available, motorcycles for sale, as well as clothing, jewelry, refreshments, 50/50 and more.

Angry Johnny Stangry Band 9pm – 1am @ Old Station Bar & Grill. $5 cover charge.

Me & My Special Guy Dance 3 – 5pm @ Waynesburg University. Male figures are invited to bring their little girls for an afternoon of dancing & games.Benefits the American Cancer Society. FMI: 724-834-5116 ext.65283.

Skate 7 – 10pm @ Mon View Roller Rink. $5. FMI, 724-852-5323.

6 - 7pm @ Bowlby Library. 2nd Monday. New members are always welcome! To see book selection for the month, visit www.evakbowlby.org.

Lego Brick Masters 11am @ Bowlby Library. FMI: call 724-627-9776.

B.R.A.I.N. Campaign

TOPS 9:30 – 11:30 am @Bowlby Library. Weight loss management. FMI: call 724-627-9776.

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rack cards, brochures, and flyers to greeting cards, copies, invitations, event tickets, and even tags produced on permanent paper. Even though it’s not brand new to the market, permanent or synthetic paper is, among the publishing industry, the “new kid” in class. The quality of synthetic paper makes it hard to distinguish from a sheet of “real” paper, as it looks and feels the same. However, the unique characteristics that set the synthetic paper apart are strength and durability. Synthetic paper is tear-, water-, chemical- and grease-resistant, as well as UV stable. Vicky Hughes, our print shop manager, utilizes two large machines. The printer copies, collates, staples, and folds while the other machine trims, cuts, and creases printed material to make sure your printing needs are met efficiently. Every product that she prints is inspected for color match, bleed, design, and more to confirm that the printed product matches the original vision. “I love that we take an idea and make it a reality,” says Vicky about her job. “I really love that we are able to make connections with our clients, customer to customer and business to business. It’s a great networking center,” she adds, in reference to Direct Results business card connection wall. In addition to serving as our print shop

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manager, Vicky is also the office manager and CFO for Direct Results. She’s a “Greene County gal” and has lived most of her life in the county; her family has deep Greene roots. She graduated from West Greene High School and Waynesburg University, and received her master’s degree from California University. She has worked part-time for Behm’s Auction & Real Estate Services for more than 25 years. Before coming to Direct Results, she worked as a nurse and office manager for the former SRMC Healthcare Group and was a Clinical Systems Analyst for Washington Health System. She is a member of the Wind Ridge Christian Church, and has two adult children, Emily and Alex. Your business needs to stand out among the rest! Create an impact with current and potential customers by allowing Direct Results to create printed marketing material that is creative and on brand. Our team of talented graphic designers, production specialists, and sales representatives are ready to work for you!

Vicky Hughes is excited to assist you with any of your printing needs.

Yingling Insurance Agency

ow do you know when your insurance company is the right one for you? Many times we don’t always know until a claim is made and you find out the quality of their service. Whether processing claims, providing quotes or relying on their honesty and integrity to provide the best customer service we all want to know we’re covered by our insurance company when it’s needed. Yingling is a company built on a reputation of honesty and people-oriented direct claims service. Yingling Insurance is an independent insurance company with locations in Waynesburg and Carmichaels, PA. Brenda and Curtis Yingling, and their staff, have made meeting the insurance needs of their Greene County neighbors their life’s work since 2000. This dedication to their customers has aided ERIE insurance, their main carrier, in being presented the JD Powers award for the highest customer satisfaction with auto insurance for 7 years in a row. As a representative of ERIE Insurance, Yingling delivers insurance solutions for your auto, home, business and life. Great customer service is key to the insured. You should be able to reach your insurance company through multiple modes of communication. Yingling Insurance strives to provide you with that quality of service whenever you want. In today’s world we communicate many ways; we can email, text, web chat and pick up the phone to make a call. This convenience has enhanced our lives many ways. However, when it comes to insurance questions and finding answers nothing may be as effective as picking up the phone and directly speaking to an insurance agent because it provides the customer with an immediate response. If you’re looking for that personal touch with someone that understands the community and how to best meet those insurance needs, Yingling Insurance can provide you that direct service. Their direct service claims adjusting quickly puts you in contact with a representative to procure solutions for your needs. Part of what they do best involves finding you the right

insurance management solution for your insurance requirements. They know their community and provide consistent, fair rates with a tailor-made approach. They partner with carriers like ERIE, AIC, AEGIS, The Farmers Fire Insurance, Foremost, Progressive, Travelers, Wright Flood and American Modern. Having a diverse portfolio of insurance carriers to meet your needs ensures they find the best insurance product for you at the most affordable rate. Their many years of experience in the insurance industry coupled with their knowledge and development keeps them current with policy changes and regulations, and creating a very skilled management team. This is a team that is dedicated to meeting your expectations of finding the best insurance coverage. A good and sustainable insurance company is built on reputation and financial stability. Yingling Insurance is a licensed insurer with a long standing in the community. An insurance company that can stand the test of time will provide you with the right claim’s coverage for you when it’s crucial. Brenda and Curtis have been active members of the community through school, and the Chamber of Commerce, for both Waynesburg and Carmichaels. As involved members of their community they understand what their customers value most. That provides them with the valuable insight needed to grow with your increasing insurance needs as your life evolves. Not all insurance companies can provide you with this service. You may only need car insurance starting out in life, but the future may have you looking for a homeowner’s policy or business insurance coverage and a life policy to protect the ones you love. Many insurance discounts are the result of bundling your insurance coverage essentials. Insurable events are always unpredictable. That unpredictability can test your insurance company’s financial stability. Many claims within a short period of time can put an insurance company out of business. With ERIE as their main carrier, you can rest easy in the knowledge that your claims will be paid. ERIE was built on the vision of two men who

Pam Whyel and Marilyn Kurilko can assist you at Yingling Insurance’s Carmichaels location.

believed that customer service was the most important aspect to their business. These founding fathers of ERIE insurance direct customer service policies have made them the insurance giant they are today. ERIE is a fortune 500 company with over 5 million policies serving their customers. ERIE raises the letters for ERIE in the word service in its infamous tag line, “The ERIE is above all in service,” emphasizing how important customer service is to their company. To quote H.O. Hirt, founder of ERIE Insurance, their mission was, “To provide our policyholders with as near perfect protection, as near perfect service, as is humanly possible, and to do so at the lowest possible cost.” Yingling Insurance prides itself in that same principle mission and service directed philosophy. That philosophy and dedication to customer service it was what has made ERIE a J.D. Powers service award winner for the past 7 years. This award is based on customer satisfaction and the importance it carries is in identifying a company that delivers a high-ranking product or service. Yingling Insurance is all about their customers and believes “Our best business comes from our customers” shares Brenda. They also believe in giving back to their customers and potential customers. If you give them a call for a quote you will get the choice of a coupon for a Scotty’s one topping pizza or a Sheetz $10 gift card. Provide them with a referral and you will get the same coupon offer and a chance to receive a $200 dollar Visa gift card. It’s their way of saying ‘thank you’ for your business. Yingling Insurance Agency can be found at 150 Stewart Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, phone: 724-852-2770, or 211 S. Vine Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320, phone: 724-966-5073. Stop by, send them an email or give them a call. They’d be glad to talk with you about your insurance needs and will strive to provide you with the best insurance coverage at the most affordable price. More can be found out about the Yingling Insurance Agency by visiting their website at www.yinglinginsurance.com.

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Haunted Hills Estate

ovebirds looking for something more intense than dinner and a movie will have a much scarier option this February. Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park in Uniontown will be opening “Valentine’s Fear Fest”, an immersive and unique Haunted Valentine’s Event, for 2 Nights this February. The Park previously presented a Haunted Christmas event, which was named by The Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Scariest Christmas Haunted Houses in the Country. Following the yuletide terrors, the Park has outfitted 2 of its Haunted Houses with outrageous Valentine’s decor and new, fearful creatures. This promises to be a new type of experience for the area, complete with a Killer Cupid, a Dark Angel, Vampires, and many

more dark characters. “Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park has quickly gained a reputation for offering unique Haunted House experiences,” says Aidan Finnegan, the event’s Marketing Director. “Many of our fans have expressed interest in Horror Events outside of the Halloween season, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to meet that demand with eccentric and memorable events.”

The event features two individual Valentines-themed Haunted Houses; one being a two - floor “Mansion” of scenes and scenarios, where visitors must survive encounters with a family of Vampires. Across the park’s Midway area, visitors 18 and over can also explore “Cupid’s Love Den”, a haven of debauchery run by a demented version of the mythological trouble maker.

Detailed sets, strategic lighting, chilling sound effects and terrifying costumes further set the stage before live actors strike for the kill. “Everyone knows the stereotype of taking your date to a horror movie, we’re taking it a step further and actually immersing people in the story,” says Finnegan. “Saving your partner from a chainsaw killer or vampire is an awesome first date.” Valentine’s Fear Fest will be open February 14th and 15th. Admission to the event starts at $15 per person, and tickets can be purchased either at the event or via their website, HauntedHillsEstate.com Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park is located at 236 Rolling Hills Estate Road, Uniontown, Pa., 15401.

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burgh for their Spring Flower Show (March 26); a chance to shop ‘til you drop at the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale in Indiana (April 18 – 19); a cruise to Bermuda on Norwegian’s newest ship – Encore (June 7-14); a visit to the Canadian Rockies and all its beauty (August 13-20); a cruise up the New England coast to Halifax, St. John, Portland, and Boston (September 20-27); and a visit to the land of fire and ice – Iceland (September 30 – October 6). UNIGLOBE has also started to plan their Holiday tours for 2020 including trips to New York and Nashville as well as their 2021 travel. Next year, visit the Bahamas, Alaska,

Danube River Valley, and the West Coast with UNIGLOBE Group Tours. Whether it is a UNIGLOBE Group Tour or your own individual vacation, our agency is happy to help you book your next trip of a lifetime. See all the world has to offer by booking your next vacation package with UNIGLOBE Ohio Valley Travel. For more information about our agency, group trips, or personalized vacation packages, you can visit www. uniglobeohiovalleytravel.com or find UNIGLOBE Ohio Valley Travel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Waynesburg to Host Hiring Our Heroes Fellow Memories Made Possible by the Community Foundation of Greene County In November, Waynesburg Central Elementary School was awarded a nearly $500 Community Grant from the Community Foundation of Greene County. The grant was used to fund the “Once Upon A STEAM Night” family engagement activity held on December 4. At this event elementary students and family members created LED Christmas cards for their family and for a local Rehabilitation and Care Center with the help of elementary staff volunteers and high school student volunteers. Students and their families also participated in STEAM stations that revolved around fairytales. Through the

use of Ozobots, BeeBots and STEM Tales students retold the fairytales and created objects to help the characters solve their problems, such as a bed for Goldilocks and a bridge for the Billy Goats in Three Billy Goats Gruff. On December 18, the 5th grade chorus delivered the LED Christmas Cards and ornaments to the Waynesburg Rehabilitation and Care Center, along with singing Christmas Carols for the residents and staff. Special thanks to the Community Foundation of Greene County for the grant to make these events possible. Memories were made by all this holiday season thanks to the CFGC!

WCES Students Keep Warm this Winter Thanks to Lagonda Homemakers Club The Lagonda Homemakers Club bestowed their talents and gifts upon Waynesburg Central Elementary School’s Angel Tree. Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Laura Hilverding, a Central Greene School District employee, many students will keep warm this winter with the homemade blankets, crocheted hats, and school supplies that were donated to the school’s Angel Tree. Over 55 blankets were created and donated to Waynesburg Central Elementary Students. The Lagonda Homemakers Club’s mission is to help others by using their skills and talents. If you would like to donate fabric for future

projects, Waynesburg Central Elementary School will be collecting fabric (2 yards per blanket). Donations can be delivered to the WCES Guidance Office.

Waynesburg University has been chosen to host a fellow as part of the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. The fellowship, sponsored by the United States Chamber of Commerce, will begin Jan. 13 for Master Sergeant (MSG) Jeffrey Ladisic, director of the Office of Military Families and Veterans. “We are thrilled that MSG Ladisic chose Waynesburg as the host site for his fellowship,” said Dr. Shari Payne, vice president for enrollment. “With his talent and experience, he is the right person to help create a center at Waynesburg University for veteran students and their families.” During his fellowship, MSG Ladisic will create an office at Waynesburg that will specialize in assisting, recruiting and retaining veterans, active duty and reserve service

members and their dependents. MSG Ladisic will seek grant funding from a variety of sources to help establish a center that will accomplish these goals. He will also be trained to assist the Office of Admissions with veterans who seek out educational opportunities at the University. The Corporate Fellowship Program is an innovative program that provides transitioning service members with professional training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce, ultimately preparing candidates for a smooth transition into meaningful civilian careers. Fellowship candidates are carefully matched with participating companies based on the specific skills of the candidate and preferences of both parties. To learn more, contact Ladisic at jladisic@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3423.

First Federal S&L Employees Donate Winnings to Corner Cupboard Employees of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County recently donated their prize winnings from the Waynesburg Light-Up Night Window Decorating Contest to Corner Cupboard Food Bank. The window, featuring a rustic country Christmas scene, placed second in the judging competition and first in the Community Choice competition on Facebook. The Window Decorating Contest is organized by Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful as part of the annual Light-Up Night and Holiday Open House in Downtown Waynesburg. Pictured with the winning window are First Federal employees Kelly

Graham (left) and Jenny Coss (right) with Candace Webster (center), executive director of Corner Cupboard Food Bank, who accepted the $200 donation.

EQT & Operation Warm Team in Greene

EQT and Operation Warm teamed up to make sure that the Carmichaels Area Elementary Preschool students will be warm and cozy this winter. Miss Ritz and Miss Angel’s students were excited and grateful for their

new coats. EQT has donated approximately 295 total coats through Operation Warm, which will be provided to numerous students within the Carmichaels Area School District.

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Overspent on Christmas?

Resolve to get financially fit this year and open a Christmas Club savings account with First Federal of Greene County. You decide how much to save and how often. Receive the balance of your account in October, just in time for shopping! Visit a branch today to start!

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New York, New York! Join Nathanael Greene CDC on their annual 3 day trip to New York City on May 14th – 17th. Stay on Times Square and enjoy all the city has to offer. Pick up is in Greensboro, Carmichaels, Waynesburg and Morgantown starting at 5:30 AM on May 14th. FMI, contact Mary Shine at shine201027@yahoo.com or call 724-943-4462.

Warm Nights in Greene County Greene County Warm Nights is a FREE overnight shelter providing a warm, safe place to stay on extremely cold winter nights. It’s open when temps are 25 degrees and below December through March. Guests can stay from 7pm to 7am and may arrive for the night between 7pm and 10pm. Located at the Greene County Fairgrounds,

cots and bedding are provided. Hot showers are also available. No pets are allowed. The Greene County Humane Society will house animals overnight at no cost upon request. Must call to register by 4pm pm that day. No walk-ins are permitted. To register call 1-800-417-9460 or dial 211.

Greene County Photography Club The Greene County Photography Club is looking for new members! Memberships run January through January, so it’s a perfect time to join. The GCPC holds monthly meetings with a photography challenge and programs to help you grow your photographic skills. To join, visit http:// www.greenecountyphotoclub.org/ or email greenephotoclub@gmail.com.

Photographic challenges for the upcoming year include: January - Extreme Close Up; February – Yesteryear; March Mess; April - Picture In Picture; May – Instruments; June – Pollinators; July – Statue; August - Night Photography; September – Roads; October - Happy Fall Y’All; and November - Transportation

Waynesburg Lions Club Nut Sale The Waynesburg Lions Club has been selling Koeze nuts during the holidays. A limited supply is still available. If you would still like to purchase nuts from the Waynesburg Lions Club, contact Eleanor Chapman at 724-627-5284 or Russ Hall at 724-627-5042. The Koeze nut sales profits support Lions Club charities.

Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary Lifelong Greene County residents Jim and Nancy Bellis of Bobtown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 14. Family and dear friends celebrated on December 13 at the Polish American Citizens Club in Bobtown. Nancy, a retired bus driver and Jim, retired UMWA and US Marine, would like to thank everyone for coming and all the good wishes they received.

Info Needed in New Freeport

Lorri Allen recently purchased the old Grandview Church on Renner Creek in New Freeport and is the process of converting it into a home. She’s interested in any and all info about the church – pictures, history, stories, etc… If you have any information available, please call Lorri at 304-775-4059 or email us at info@greenescenemagazine and we’ll pass it along.

Myrtle Beach Show Trip Waynesburg Senior Travelers presents 6 day, 5 night trip with 3 consecutive nights in the Myrtle Beach area from April 27 to May 2. You’ll see 3 evening shows: Legends in Concert, Carolina Opry, and Alabama Theatre’s ‘One The Show’ as well as the Pure Magic Show and the Man of a Thou-

sand Voices. There will be a visit to Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and promenade, a trip to the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, and a visit to Barefoot Landing. FMI contact Betty Grove at 724-627-8832 or email betty. grove@gmail.com.

Produce to the People 2020 Produce to the People is held the 4th Thursday of every month at the Greene County Fairgrounds from 10am to noon. Bring a box, cart, or bags that can carry approximate 3050 pounds of food. If interested in a pass card, you will need a bill/license with name and current address. 2020 dates are: January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 19, and December 17.

Scholarship Information Seminar Greene County high school students and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about local scholarship opportunities that can help with the costs of attending college or technical schools. The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC) and the Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation (GCMHF) are partnering to hold a Scholarship Information Seminar on Thursday, February 20th from 6-8PM. Dave Jones, Executive Director of GCMHF, will host the program in the community room at the EQT REC Center, 400 EverGreene Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370. The seminar is open to all Greene County students and their parents, especially for graduating high school seniors, to learn about local scholarship opportunities. Organizations who offer scholarships for Greene County students are invited and encouraged to come and provide information about their scholarships and guidelines. Last year Greene County students heard about scholarship opportunities available through GCMHF, CFGC, Greene County Chamber of Commerce, Greene County Association of School Retirees, Ro-

tary Club of Waynesburg, Central Greene Scholarship Trust, Ralph K. Bell Bird Club, Town & Country Garden Club, Maxwell Scholarship, and several scholarships available for Greene County students through the Washington County Community Foundation. Organizers hope to add even more opportunities this year. Organizations who would like to share their scholarship information should contact the CFGC office at 724-627-2010 to be included on the agenda and should plan to bring copies of guidelines and/or application forms to handout. According to Bettie Stammerjohn, Executive Director of CFGC, there are many opportunities for students in Greene County to secure scholarships. Not all scholarships are for students with the top grades, nor just for students with the highest financial need. While many scholarships may only have one or two awards to give out, one thing is important to remember: If you don’t apply, you won’t receive an award. For more information about the scholarship program, please contact the CFGC office at 724-627-2010.

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THE CALL OF THE WILD... RABBIT!

unrise illuminates the glistening frost coating the landscape in a blanket of beauty, the crisp, cool air is invigorating and it’s time to go! Where are we going? We’re going rabbit hunting! Rabbit hunting is a delightful pastime that is a very popular sport here in good ol’ Greene County and has been so throughout history. It’s a family-friendly group sport and it even has a place for one of the most beloved animals, the beagle! Our little friend the beagle can trace his genetic history back to England in the 1830’s, when the breed was developed from the Talbot hound, the North Country beagle, the Southern hound and possibly the harrier. Beagles have been around in a less standard form for much longer. Beagles can be found in stories and paintings going back as far as the reign of Elizabeth I of England (1558 – 1603). Beagles may even predate the Norman conquest of England in 1066; small hounds that resemble beagles are mentioned in the Forest Laws of King Canute in 1016 that exempts them from an act requiring all hounds capable of running down a stag to have one foot mutilated. By the 1840’s beagles had arrived in the United States, and by the 1870’s the breed was being refined to the standard beagle that we all recognize today, with the breed finally being recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. In the earliest years of “beagling,” (the term used to describe hunting with beagles) they were used primarily for hunting rabbits to supplement food sources. As time progressed however, “beagling” became more of a sport and recreational activity. By the early 1900’, beagle clubs started popping up all over the United States. Here in Greene County several clubs existed in the first quarter of the 20th century and currently the Waynesburg Beagle Club schedules events for beaglers from all over. The beagles small size, good temperament and friendly nature y make them excellent hounds for the sportsman, and in recent decades they have become very popular pets. It’s not uncommon to see a sportsman traveling with a beagle in the

passenger seat of his truck while out looking for game. A beagle hunt often begins in the early hours of daylight during the late fall and early winter, when a group of people get together with their pack of hounds and find a place to hunt. Beagles tend to hunt best in packs - they prefer to do almost everything as a group. The experience of rabbit hunting with beagles is vastly different from most other forms of hunting with man’s best friend. In most styles of hunting, the hounds will act independently of one another even when hunting in groups, but with beagles, one dog’s strengths often make up for another’s weaknesses and vice versa. The best locations to take beagles to track their game are in areas with brushy overgrowth with small clear sections. The game lands in Greene County are ideally suited for this purpose. Once the pack of hounds is cut loose they will soon find their way into the brush and use their exceptional scent and tracking abilities to find cottontail rabbits. Excitement is quickly forthcoming. The Beagle sounds the “Barroo!” (Barroo is a common expression that emulates the bark made by the beagle when he finds the scent of a rabbit, this expression can even be seen in popular internet memes that circulate among rabbit hunting groups on social media.) The chase is on; rabbits can be challenging opponents, their quick movements and familiarity with their natural habitat can pose difficulty for younger and inexperienced beagles, so it typically takes a group to affectively stay on the track and run the trail to completion. Some older and more experienced beagles, however, are extremely good at their craft and will often keep the track moving on their own, affording the younger hounds the opportunity to hone their craft by following the more experienced hound and learning from his example. Rabbit chases can last for varying amounts of time, and the length is largely dependent on what the specific goal of the hunt is. If you are out for a kill, perhaps in preparation for some delicious rabbit stew, the chase only lasts long enough so that a shot can be safely made to get the rabbit. If you are hunting for sport, many times the track may be run until the beagles are outwitted by the rabbit at a sharp turn or a den, or

Jesse Carpenter and family of Pine Bank and his rabbit dogs circa 1927.

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occasionally the dogs are called off the track to be released elsewhere to begin another hunt. Rabbits will typically move in generally straight lines through the brush, however, one of the rascally rabbit’s favorite trick is to abruptly make a sharp right hand turn, called a check, that beagles will often run past, thus losing the track. More experienced beagles will be able to get past this check quicker than others. This requires them to search, or check, for the direction in which the rabbit went on the track, and gives the rabbit much needed time to find his way to safety. In many cases this check can be successful, with the rabbit finding his way to a den or hole or out of the area all together and the beagles being unable to locate him. The importance of hunting in brushy areas where clear pathways and areas are present is to give the sportsman a place where he can see the rabbit. When the rabbit is seen exiting the brush and crossing one of these clearings it is called a line. In kill hunts, these clearings can provide the means for the hunter to make a clear shot. In recreational hunts, these lines allow the sportsman to see the beagles work. In competition hunts, these lines are also part of the scoring process. Points are determined based on the accuracy of the beagle working the line and the beagle that makes it to the line first. Hunters will often continue their adventure well into the latter parts of the day, often enjoying witty conversations and experiencing the fun of being in the outdoors while listening to the hounds run, and waiting for the exciting moment when the rabbit is seen in a line! In fact, the excitement shown by the lucky person who first sees the line is overwhelming! Whether hunting for a kill, or just hunting for a sport, rabbit hunting has been an integral part of Greene County’s rural heritage for many years, and undoubtedly for many years to come. Perhaps you are a rabbit hunter yourself or someone who just loves beagles. Either way, rabbit hunting is a sport that everyone can enjoy! Please see the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx for more information on hunting seasons, laws and bag limits.

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We are pleased to share pictures of a few of our Greene County area hunters who have earned the right to

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Cadence Phillips

10 Point Buck

Nathan Fox

8 Point Buck

Proud aunt Amy Hopkins submitted this photo of her nephew, Nathan Fox. Nathan, from Waynesburg, got this 8 pt. buck while hunting in Perry Townsship on November 11. Congratulations, Nathan!

Jeff Sholtis

12 Point Buck

Jeff Sholtis of Mather got this 12 point buck on November 4th. He harvested the buck with a crossbow in the Garards Fort area. Brag it up, Jeff! You’ve earned it!

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Cadence Phillips, age 10, of Waynesburg shot her first deer, a 10 pt., on Monday Dec. 2. This is Cadence’s first year to hunt. She got the buck with one shot from a rifle while hunting on the property of relatives in Wayne Township.

Nancy McIntire

10 Point Buck

Nancy McIntire of Greensboro shot this 10 point buck while hunting on the McIntire Farm in Monongahela Township. Nancy, also known as The Cookie Momma, took the deer on November 30th “while hunting over a Deadly Dozen food plot,” shared her husband Doug McIntire. Way to go, Nancy!

Christopher Davey Daniel Lagaza

7 Bucks in 7 Years

Daniel Lagaza, while hunting with his father John A Lagaza, shot his final buck as a mentor hunter. Daniel harvested the buck at 7:20 am in Whitely Township. During his time as a mentor hunter, Daniel shot 7 buck in 7 years. His family is very proud of his accomplishment! Way to go, Daniel, Great job!

Double Shot

Christopher and his father Don Davey were hunting from ground blinds in the early afternoons when three large does came into the clearing. Christopher and his dad pulled back and let their arrows fly simultaneously, resulting in double lung shots on both deer. This was Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first deer with a bow, shot in Deemston Borough.

Alex Moore

First Buck

Alex Moore of Chambersburg shot this buck on the first day of the 2019 buck season. His proud grandparents, Lee and Cristy Wise, submitted this photo of 9 year old Alex with his first deer, which he got with just one shot in Graysville. Great job on your first buck, Alex!

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Kory Taylor

Mother & Son

On December 2, Kory Taylor, age 12, of Waynesburg, shot this 8 pt. buck on his family farm in Washington Township. Kory has been hunting under the mentor program since he was 6 years old. This was his first year as a Junior Licensed Hunter. He also shot 2 does on December 7 and 1 doe on December 13. He was happy to finally be able to purchase his own doe tags and that he “tagged out”. “It was an extra special day on December 7th for me because not only did my son shoot 2 does, but I shot an 8 pt. buck and a doe while hunting with him and my husband,” shares Jackie. “It’s a moment I will always cherish. It was definitely another successful year at the Taylor Farm…well, except for my husband. Good thing he’d rather see us get one then himself!” Congratulations, Kory and Jackie. Great shooting!

BRAG MAG WINNER Congratulations to Kory Taylor. He won $50 cash and a camo GreeneScene hat!

Jackie Taylor

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Bacon Wrapped Venison Tenderloin with Garlic Cream Sauce Ingredients 6 thick slices bacon 2 (3/4 pound) venison tenderloin roasts 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, divided kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or more to taste 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, or more to taste 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Family Event

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bacon on a slotted baking pan. Bake bacon in the preheated oven until partially cooked but still flexible, 6 to 8 minutes. Brush venison tenderloins with olive oil and season with onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Place tenderloin roasts side by side and wrap them together in strips of partially cooked bacon. Place into a roasting pan. Roast until bacon is browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tenderloin reads at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 1 hour. Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic in hot butter until mushrooms are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir green onion into mushroom mixture; pour in cream. Cook, stirring often, until sauce is heated through.

Justin, Owen & Jason Madich

On December 2, Justin, Owen, and Jason Madich of Rices Landing did a first in years of hunting. They all took bucks on the same day, together, while hunting in the Ruff Creek area. From L-R: Justin’s 7 pt., Jason’s 8 pt, and Owen’s 8 pt. Congratulations, guys!

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Erin Richardson

Gabby Lemley

8 Point Buck

Erin Richardson of Rices Landing shot this 8 pt. buck on November 18 in Ethel, Missouri on a hunting trip with her father, Denny McIntire. The photo was submitted by her proud mother, Nancy. Great job, Erin!

Grant Hathaway

9 Point Buck

Grant Hathaway shot this 9 pt. buck on the family farm in Clarksville. Proud mother Gretchen Brandstetter shared that he shot the buck at 37 yards with his compound bow on October 7th. It was his first archery kill. Way to go, Grant!

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8 Point Buck

Gabby Lemley got this 8 point buck while hunting with her father and a friend, Putsy Rowan. They were hunting on Pappy Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property on Big Shannon Run. She got the shot with a 243 rifle. Congratulations, Gabby!

Tate Long

8 Point Buck

Courtney Long submitted this photo of her son, Tate Long of Jefferson. Tate took down this 8 pt. buck with a crossbow in the Jefferson area. Congratulations, Tate!

Stone Morgan

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Caleb Delansky

8 Point Buck

Proud father Frank Morgan submitted this photo of his son Stone Morgan of Waynesburg. Stone got this 8 pt. buck on a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm in Greene County on October 26th. This was his second buck with a crossbow. Brag big, Stone!

Bobby Delansky

Aiden Delansky

Like Father, Like Sons

The Delansky family of Dilliner had a great hunting season. Father and sons were all fortunate to get a nice buck for 2019. Father Bobby Delansky got this 11 pt. with a bow, Caleb Delansky, age 16, got this 8 point with a bow, and Aidan Delansky, age 14, got this 8 pt. with a rifle. Way to go, guys! Great work!

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Sydney Hopkins

Morgan Kendall

8 Point Buck

Proud aunt Amy Hopkins submitted this photo of her niece Sydney of Waynesburg. Sydney, age 13, got this 8 pt. buck with her cross bow on October 12 in Mt. Morris. Way to go, Sydney!

Cindy Tennant

8 Point Buck

Cindy Tennant of Riff Creek shot this 8 pt. buck on October 23 with a crossbow. She harvested the deer on the family farm located in the Ruff Creek area. Congratulations, Cindy!

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8 Point Buck

Morgan Kendall of Waynesburg got her buck On October 14th. She harvested the 8 pt. buck with a compound bow in Lone Pine. Congratulations, Morgan!

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