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I Love this P l ace

’m certainly not the first person to love Aleppo, either as a township or a laidback country village tucked along the South Fork of Wheeling Creek. For thousands of years this land of breathtaking ridge-top vistas offered abundant game to those who walked the Warrior Trail from Greensboro to the flint hills of Ohio to find chert to make arrows, knives and spear points.

Later, land speculators bought up this steep land along the West Virginia line, sight unseen, and tried to sell it to early settlers. But there was better farmland to be had by tomahawk claim or barter, so for decades it remained a hunting ground for frontiersmen and the tribes that still lingered or came to raid at the edge of the Ohio Territory. Bates History tells us that the notorious “Indian killer” Lewis Wetzel hunted here when he wasn’t taking lives, scalps and cash rewards. Judge Foster, who met Wetzel in 1789 when he was in irons for “having shot an Indian during terms of peace” described him as “26 years old, five feet ten, broad chested, dark skinned…” whose face was pitted deep with small pox and with hair “of which he was very careful, when combed, reaching to the calves of his legs.”

Aleppo became a township in 1821, with a sparse scattering of farming families including “Fletchers, Hinermans, Mitchells and Gullensteines.” These hardy folk were willing to take on the broken terrain that would one day produce a record amount of oil when wells were drilled in the early 1900s. Some struck it rich and others got jobs bringing in pipe and supplies and building wells that followed the creeks where the rock formations foretold where to drill.

But until those boom time arrived, the years before and after the Civil War were hard work, muddy roads and rural isolation. A newspaper article from 1859 re-

ports “the district is poor, land being but recently disposed of in parcels, consequently not much improved.”

Raising sheep was a safe bet - Caldwell’s Atlas of 1876 lists John Evan as having a wool factory, saw and gristmill on Wheeling Creek. Neighbors survived by farming, trapping, bartering and the occasional cash-paying job. Lives were greatly improved when gas and oil speculation ushered in the “progressive era.” By 1887 the township had ten schools, 448 students and the Aleppo Brethren Church brought its old church, along with its bell and organ, down from Fairview ridge and rebuilt it on Aleppo Road within sight of town. The 1890 census counted 28,938 people in Greene County -1,537 were in Aleppo Township. Census enumerator Mrs. Mary Parry was paid two cents for every live person, three cents for every death, fifty cents for every factory and a nickel for every war veteran or widow in the township.

G. Wayne Smith’s microfilm sleuthing tells us that in 1895 there were “many wells in Richhill, Center, Aleppo and Springhill townships.” The next year Dr. J. H. Miller was open for business in Aleppo. Standard Oil leased 12,938 acres in the township between 1897 and 1900 and the oil output between 1901 – 05 was “most successful in Aleppo, Richhill, Springhill, Jackson and Gilmore.” Standard Oil wasn’t the only player – Dunns Station Company had nine producing wells in the township and 2000 acres of coal rights were already sold. The future was coming on strong – Aleppo High School opened in 1912 and West Penn Lighting Company applied for a charter of incorporation the next year. By 1915 farmers were learning better farming practices through the state Farmers Institute and lobbying for better services through the Grange, a national organization whose mission is to improve life in rural America.

Pictured L-R: Bob & Kristin Wells, Nancy & Victor Antill, Becky & Jim Pettit and aworker from a nearby Marcellus pad.

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ALEPPO, PA

by Colleen Nelson

Economic stability was shaken when the Great Depression struck in 1929. Still, in 1931, Governor Pinchot managed to build State Route 3001, 20 glorious miles of paved road that connected Ned to Majorsville by way of Deep Valley, Windy Gap, Aleppo, Ryerson Station, Durban and Crabapple.

Aleppo High School’s football program had been suspended in 1933 after “officials concluded not enough boys were enrolled to warrant a team.” The community mourned its loss. Principal Duane Wood saved the day in 1939 when he helped organize Aleppo as the first six-man football team in Greene County. Aptly named the Pioneers, these hayfield hardened kids played “border league” teams on either side of the Mason-Dixon Line to wild community support until the school finally closed in 1947. The late Rex Galentine saved every clipping from these glory days and donated Scrapbook #3: “Football, baseball 1935-1950” to Cornerstone Genealogical Society in Waynesburg.

It’s a golden October afternoon and I’m in downtown Aleppo to take a photo of how things look today.

Neighbors I’ve known for years turn out - Victor and Nancy Antill live beside the post office, daughter Kristin Wells and husband Bob and Jim and Becky Pettit live across the road. We look at old photos of Aleppo that once hung in Jordan’s store before it closed, tell stories about what used to be here and what we were doing back in the day when Kristin and my daughter Elise were in the Community 4-H club that met in the community hall over there.

Kristin points to her house. “Alan Shipman told us there used to be a bar in the basement,” she says and everybody nods. “We used to find broken beer bottles when we mowed the bank,” Nancy says. Well it figures

An old photo of Aleppo, as seen when looking from the west.

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The first six-man football team was organized by Prinicpal Duane Wood in 1939.

- in 1935, after Prohibition was struck down, townships voted on whether to be wet or dry. In the western end all voted dry except Aleppo and Springhill who said yes to beer and whiskey sales. That might explain the pool table that used to be in the old store and why people came in after the Jordan family bought it, looking for beer. General stores, after all, are supposed to have everything you don’t want to drive to town to get!

As I step into the middle of the road to take the group photo, a worker from one of the Marcellus pads that are going in on the ridges around Aleppo slows his four-wheeler as he swings around us and I flag him in for the shot. With a grin he becomes part of our history.

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The Aleppo High School closed in 1947.

In the 1930s, Joe King owned the general store.

Heading home through the game lands of Jackson Township, to Higgins Cemetery Road, I drink in the beauty that is October. Chipmunks, squirrels and leaves scatter, deer are beginning to cluster, hawks and vultures soar. It’s hard for me to imagine a better place to be.

Taken in the 1890s, this photo shows Lough’s store.

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Military Musuem Raising Funds for Renovations

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he Greene County Legacy Association is in the process of renovating the old one-room schoolhouse adjacent to the Greene County Historical Society. The building will house a military museum that honors Greene County veterans. The renovated facility will become an integral tie-in to the Historical Society and the Rain Day Boys monument. The site will be used as an educational and civic gathering place for the Historical Society.

The group hopes to complete phase two of the project for next year’s Memorial Day ceremonies. They have already completed the interior renovation and placed a sidewalk to the building. Phase two includes reconnecting electric to the building and preparing the displays. Each war and conflict in the nation’s history will have its own display featuring artifacts and information about Greene County’s role in the campaign. A list of local men involved in each conflict has been obtained from the

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Veteran’s Administration. The displays will also feature archival footage and current documentaries as part of the historical experience.

The renovation of the building has been overseen by the Greene County Community Service Department. They will continue to work with county and the museum personnel to maintain the historical integrity and aesthetics of the building. The operational plan calls for collaboration with local veteran’s groups, high schools, the Greene County Career Technical Center and Waynesburg University to research and create exhibits that will enlighten future generations of the service and sacrifice of the county’s military heroes.

A cash bash fundraiser for the project will be held on November 2 at the Greene County Country Club. For ticket information or to become a sponsor, please contact Bret Moore at 724-998-0937 or Todd Moore at 724-255-3493.

By Colleen Nelson

hen my good friend Pete Zapadka and I pulled off the road beside Windy Gap Church last summer, it wasn’t to go in – it was to help a befuddled truck driver with a trailer load of pipe find his way to a well pad. He was from Ohio, his GPS wasn’t working and he was more than grateful for the map Pete gave him, along with cheerful country directions to the road he was looking for.

We stayed to admire the old cemetery and take some photos of God’s view of the hills and valleys that seem to go on forever under an endless sky. It was a day we won’t forget.

This quintessential country church sits on the Warrior Trail above Aleppo and the old cemetery across the road slopes upward to a place where the first log church once stood. Early farming families took to the teachings of the Church of God, an offshoot of Baptist doctrine shaped by revivals in Kentucky and Tennessee in the early 19th century.

Windy Gap organized in 1846 and the present church was built in 1871. Sometime in the late 1970s it became Independent and Evangelist W. Wilson Bowman held revivals and helped the new congregation find a pastor. By 1985 the congregation found their spiritual match with Rev. Clifton Light, who helped bring the church into the twentieth century. A full basement with a fellowship hall and classrooms was added in 1991 and when the 150th anniversary rolled around in 1996 the church was decked out with a sign in front celebrating its sesquicentennial year.

In writing about Aleppo, I meet longtime churchgoer Marcella Ross, who just turned 80 and she invites me to come with her to church and to Sunday School too. Windy Gap Church is small, high ceilinged and I’m delighted to see a baby grand piano beside the altar. A beaming Rev. Tom Singo, who makes it in “an hour and 20 minutes if the traffic’s

good” from Clarington, Ohio to preach, greets us. We shake hands then find ourselves hugging. The kids race downstairs for Sunday School and we turn to Corinthians 13 and are treated to Pastor Singo’s funny, folksy way of describing what Faith, Hope and Charity are all about.

These are the words we use at every Grange meeting, I realize. Add Fidelity and you have a Granger. I listen and realize how subtle Truth can be when parsed from ancient words. Charity is Love, which is greater than Faith and Hope and the root word here is Greek - Agape – the action of Love, not just its thought. These acts are the purest form of Love given through what we do for ourselves, for others, for the world.

It’s a great revelation to have on a Sunday morning, surrounded by folks who would drop everything to help a neighbor or a stranger.

More of the congregation begin to arrive, some families I’ve known for years. It’s time for church service, filled with singing in harmony and good voices not afraid to reach high. Pastor Tom’s sermon is practical, personal and leaves plenty of room for thought.

Afterwards we go downstairs for an ice cream social with all the fixings. Parts of my story about Aleppo that were missing get found. I hear enough stories about the goings on of those who call this place home and the Marcellus drilling that’s changing the face of these hills and rerouting traffic as the pads and pipelines get built to write a book. Somebody fills containers with soup and sandwich fixings and a donut for me to take to Helena Galentine over by Morford, I’m on my way to visit her next. But the stories and laughter keep coming and it’s hard to leave.

Filled with ice cream and good cheer we finally head outside for a group shot.

Come back soon!

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G reen e Sce n e of the Pa st

hen Pennsylvania Magazine ran a story with the catchy title “Greene Grocers” in its Spring 2011 issue, it featured 13 old time general stores scattered across the county. Writer Cindy Ross followed the trail laid out in Greene County Tourism’s Mail Pouch Barns and General Stores tour booklet, driving from Aleppo, New Freeport and Ned to Wind Ridge, Graysville, Nineveh and beyond to Rogersville, Warrior Road, Ruff Creek, Waynesburg, Mapletown, Bobtown and Crucible.

Only five of these historic stores are still doing business today, still serving neighbors who don’t feel like driving to town for a loaf of bread or whatnot. But for those that have closed up shop, like Jordan’s General Store in Aleppo did on December 31, 2016, memories live on in the stories told by those who shopped and schmoozed there, or kept the doors open as owners, seven days a week, rain, snowstorm or shine.

After the tourism tour guide and the ensuing article came out, outsiders began arriving, wide eyed at the sight of floor to ceiling merchandise, bags of feed to sit on, lunchmeat waiting to be sliced, coolers of pop, milk and butter, shelves of bread and cookies finding elbowroom with shovels, brooms and countless tools of country living. “That’s when we got postcards, T-shirts and coffee mugs,” postmaster Teri Jordon tells me with a grin when I stop by the Aleppo Post office just down the road where the general store building still stands. Jason Morris and his family live there now, kids toys

are parked out front and Halloween decorations flutter from the edge of the porch where old timers once loafed on stacked bags of feed. Teri’s father Louis became the owner in 1989, eager to live his dream of having his own store and the family moved from Carrick to become permanent transplants, cheerfully fitting in with the rugged geography and hardy pioneer spirit of the neighbors who came to shop and hang out at the store as neighbors had for a hundred years.

Long before the Jordans came to town, there was a store somewhere near where Coon Hill meets Aleppo Road. A postcard of Aleppo in the 1890s lists it as Jones Grocery. Tourism tells us that a store, owned and operated by Blanch Hinerman burned to the ground sometime in the 1920s. After sorting through a scramble of recollections from Teri and others, I learn that Joe King rebuilt closer to the post office in the late 1920s and put in a beautiful tin ceiling, a fancy upstairs porch and sold everything his neighbors might need. His granddaughter Joanne Moore of Herods Run, New Freeport helps me fill the gaps. She remembers being at her grandfather’s store as a kid in the 1930s, recalls the gravity fed gas pumps out front and is pretty sure he sold to Rex and Nellie Taylor sometime in the 1950s. By the early 1970s Ron Riffle tells me his mother Margaret Riffle owned it, then Fred McCracken, then Edwin “Edgie” and Barb Jones - from 1976 to 1986, Barb tells me over the phone. Then back to the King family – Joanne bought it from Edgie and Barb. Her daugh-

ter Becky Pettit moved in upstairs with her husband, Jim, and their kids. “I made candy, had ten different recipes mostly chocolate,” Joanne tells me. “It was something they’d never seen and I couldn’t keep up with the orders. I made molded Easter candy and we were so busy we had to hire a girl to help.”

When the Jordans bought the store from Joanne in 1989, they brought in their own girls to help – Teri , Bonni, and Gayle – and the extended family pitched in to make Jordan’s Store the place to buy whatever you didn’t want to go to town for.

I have my own memories of riding my horse to the store for supplies in the mid 1970s when I lived on Whipkey Ridge and had been snowed in without electricity for days. But my handful of fun visits back then didn’t make me

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a regular able to tell by the scrunch of a feed sack who had just arrived to sit down and hang out on the front porch.

I mention to Teri how spooky cool the old store looks now, as October gusts move the plastic ghosts under the eaves and she grins and says, “The store is haunted, you know. We heard lots of things - we lived upstairs – cooler doors opening after my dad died. He was always cheating on his diet. After Joe Riggs died, his regular seat on the feed sacks would sometimes make that noise and we’d say it’s just old Joe coming to check on us.”

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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Children also serve

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By Colonel Mike Belding, USMC (Retired)

t traditional retirement ceremonies, following the formal reading of the orders and presentation of end of service awards, the veteran and other family members offer farewell speeches. At my retirement ceremony, my wife Lisa, pointed out that children serve too. Using our family as an example, she explained that I had volunteered to join the United States Marine Corps.

As she and I dated, she grew to understand the significant sacrifices that lay ahead in continuing a relationship with a service member.

Then she drew a sharp contrast with our children.

As adults, each of us had chosen to be in the military or married to a service member, but our children were born into a military family - required to serve without volunteering. And with that, they grow up in a unique environment.

While we routinely acknowledge the sacrifices of our service members, we often overlook others whose lives have been affected by the constant changes, deployments and uncertainty of military service. While there are many positive elements of growing up in a military family, being a military kid means always having to adjust and adapt to an array of changes, and it’s not always easy.

Many service members make the commitment to serve our country as single, unmarried individuals. Throughout their years of service, soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen get married and raise a family. Just as service members make sacrifices serving our nation, so do their children As members of our armed services train, further their education, and participate in deployments, the time they spend away from home is also experienced by family members.

For most families in the United States, long separations between children and their parents are rare – unless you are a military family. Deployments make 6 to 12-month separations quite common. I was gone so much during our daughter’s early years that upon my return, she refused to let me even read to her. These separations bring a mix of complex emotions for everyone in the family and they are stressful, especially for the youngest members of our force – military children.

Military-related separations often come with a shift in family roles and responsibilities.

Tasks and responsibilities held by the servicemember parent must be delegated while they are deployed. Much of the time this means the home-front parents take on “double-duty” parenting. Additionally, school-aged and adolescent children often experience an increase in responsibility. They may have more household chores or more obligations in looking

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after their younger siblings.

Military life also means moving – A LOT. Anyone who has experienced a move knows how stressful it is. And, with each move comes many transitions. Moving not only means a new home but also new neighbors, new classmates, new teachers, new classrooms, new sports teams - the list goes on. Adapting to new people, places, and things is hard for everyone, and children can face various challenges as they work hard to adjust to their new surroundings.

Even at a young age, military children understand the dangers their deploying parent may encounter. Especially after 9/11 and our involvement in Afghanistan and then Iraq, it was not unusual to know a family directly affected by combat causality or loss.

Children are not immune to this information.

The knowledge of injuries and losses brings increased uncertainty as the service member is separated from his/her family, whether it be for training, education or an actual deployment.

While I was completing my second deployment to Iraq, our son discovered my ceremonial Mameluke Sword in the bedroom closet. He picked it up, ran to my wife and asked, “How is Daddy going to fight? He left without his sword!” Humorous now, but can you imagine the swashbuckling scenes that went through his mind and the very real fear and comprehension that I would be in harm’s way.

This Veterans Day, as we recognize the sacrifices of our service members, let us also appreciate the sacrifices of their families. Although the service member is often the one displaced, put in harm’s way and the focus of our appreciation, children also bear the burden of service.

Col Mike Belding, USMC (Ret), his wife Lisa and children W.D and Jessie upon his return from a deployment in August 2002.

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Raymond L. Rankin

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aving grown up in a military family, Susan Frye has a lot to be proud of.

Her father and two brothers have all honorably served our country. Knowing that he would presumably be drafted, Susan’s father, Raymond L. Rankin, enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a Boatswain’s Mate First Class aboard the USS Chester in the South Pacific during World

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War II. During his years in combat, Raymond was injured once while onboard the USS Chester. As he was lying on his top bunk, unaware of the events that laid ahead, torpedoes struck the ship and a pipe burst and fell on his head. Astonishingly, the ship’s crew were still able to steer the ship and make their way to dry land. Surviving his injury, he continued on to serve his remaining term in the Navy.

Raymond married Isabel M. Crowl on February 27, 1943, whom he met at a roller-skating rink while on leave. They settled down in Carmichaels and together celebrated over 65 years of marriage. They were blessed with a daughter, Susan and two sons, Bill and Robert. Susan recalls a few of her parents’ stories they would share while Raymond served in the Navy. “I remember a funny story about a train ride from Pennsylvania all the way to Riverside, California that my mother took to visit my dad,” says Susan. “His ship was being worked on and she was determined to bring him a sack of sugar at his request. Since there was no extra room in the baggage car of the train, my mother sat on the sack of sugar all the way to California!” Susan says, laughing.

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She adds that Raymond stayed in close contact with one of his crew members who lived in Virginia Beach and owned a World War II museum. Her dad gave him his uniform, where it was displayed in the museum for many years. The owner of the museum has since passed and the museum closed. After her father’s passing from a lengthy illness in 2008, Susan was determined to retrieve the uniform. However, after many unsuccessful attempts she has been unable to locate it and assumes it was put up for auction.

After the war, Raymond owned and operated Ray’s Tire Service in Fredericktown.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carmichaels, the United Methodist Men’s Group and a member of the USS Chester Association. Being a part of the Navy, marrying the love of his life and being a father was a true blessing. “My mother and father were also an active part of their grandchildren’s lives and played a special role in my daughter, Michelle’s, childhood,” says Susan.

“They were truly extraordinary people who are missed dearly.” Raymond L. Rankin was a remarkable man who lived life to its fullest. We are honored to include his story in

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Raymond and Isabel.

the GreeneScene and would like to thank his daughter, Susan, for sharing his story with us.

We salute you, Raymond.

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GreeneScene by Dan Stoneking

In Flanders Fields

by John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

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voking memories and emotions of war, the red poppy has been a symbol of the defense of freedom since the publication of a poem by Colonel John McCrae. The poem, “In Flander’s Field” was written by the Canadian McCrae about the fields of poppies growing among a World War I battlefield.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was the first veterans organization to adopt the poppy and develop a national distribution campaign. However, the campaign got its start across the Atlantic Ocean and was originally used to raise funds to assist the people of France, after World War I devastated their country. Madame E. Guerin, founder of the

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American and French Children’s League, was inspired by McCrae’s poem and in an effort to remind the world of its losses, decided that the poppy would be a fitting memorial flower.

She began to attend conventions and programs promoting the idea that every member – and their families – should wear a silk red poppy. Veterans organizations and their auxiliaries of France and other allies began selling the memorial poppies for the benefit of French children.

Madame Guerin arrived in the United States on other business, and while there she approached the American Legion and then the Veterans of Foreign Wars about sponsor-

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

stuck and was reging the poppy program. In May To you, from failing hands we throw istered in 1924.

1922, the VFW conducted the first The torch; be yours to hold it high. nationwide distribution of poppies Eventually, the If ye break faith with us who die in the United States and adopted We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, production of the In Flanders fields. the poppy as the official memorial poppies spread to other areas and flower in August 1922.

Due to difficulties obtaining poppies, they are currently assembled in VA hospitals the VFW developed a plan to pay disabled across the US. and needy American veterans to make the The VFW Buddy Poppy program propoppies. Once the plan was approved, a VFW vides compensation to the veterans who poppy factory was set up in Pittsburgh, Pa and assemble the poppies, provides financial asthe production of the poppies commenced. sistance in maintaining state and national These workers often spend time remember- veterans’ rehabilitation and service programs ing their war buddies that never came home, and partially supports the VFW National and eventually the name “Buddy Poppy” Home For Children. Photo courtesy VFW.

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Union Forever! A Family in the Civil War

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he border conflicts of western Pennsylvania are recounted in endless volumes published over the last two hundred years. These early years were defined by conflicts with the indigenous tribes and later the issue concerning the boundaries between Pennsylvania and Virginia. Then the MasonDixon line was drawn. A mere line on a map that intended to establish colonial governance over an entire region, the Mason-Dixon line has defined more than just random shapes on cartographer’s paper - it has in part defined us as a people.

Nearly a century after Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon began their infamous survey, the American Civil War occurred.

The Mason-Dixon line would play an integral role in that conflict.

The life and times of average people are often overlooked by recorded history. The experience of typical families and their lives often provide the most interesting and relatable stories. This is the story of one family in the Civil War. Joseph Cumberledge was likely born in England in the early 1740’s. He came to North America in one of the great waves of immigration of the 18th century. By 1777, he was living in Frederick County, Maryland and was listed in the rent roles as being a “Poor Man, no affects.”

Joseph saw the birth of the United States and the separation of ties with Great Britain.

When the Western frontier opened up for settlement, Joseph answered the call and, along with his wife and two of his three children, he braved the wilderness and established a small settlement near the village now known as Brave in Wayne Township.

It was tough living then and every waking hour was dedicated to survival - planting, tending and harvesting crops, hunting, fishing and making everything you needed to get by. With the constant threat of attack by the Indians, and it was very trying existence.

Joseph and his family were attacked on April 23, 1789, and the entire household was killed.

Joseph’s oldest son, George, remained in Maryland when the family left for the western frontier. By 1802, George had come to Greene County, also. Things had changed dramatically by then. The threat of Indian attack was nonexistent, the border disputes between Virginia and Pennsylvania were over, and civilization was in its infancy. George was here to stay. He reared a family of ten children in a simple cabin, likely on the same land where his parents and siblings were killed. He had a cow, a dog and a few horses.

On Christmas Day 1795, George’s wife Rachel gave birth to their first son, George

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Fielding Cumberledge. An older sister, Alice, was born in 1789, and the last child was born to this family in 1814. The last child was Daniel Cumberledge.

By 1836, George and Rachel had both passed, and George F. became head of the family. The younger George farmed his father’s land and became quite a prosperous farmer and father to sixteen children of his own. Many of George’s brothers and sisters lived nearby for the remainder of all their lives. Extended families were the key to survival in these early days. They lived together, worked together, and enjoyed the company of one another. These bonds of family and friendship were essential to survival.

Little changed for Cumberledge family for the first several decades of the 19th century. Crops were reaped and sowed and the cold winters were still a lean time, but mostly it was a peaceful time. That would all change in April 1861, when news of the attack at Fort Sumter reached George F. Cumberledge’s one room cabin on the waters of Dunkard Creek.

The American Civil War had begun!

“Union Forever!” George is recorded as shouting. His ancestors had helped to build and settle this nation. The concept of “These United States,” was something he clearly held sacred. Politics of the day would have had little influence over George’s feelings. He understood how fragile the peace of such a young nation could be. He was born into the aftermath of the Whiskey Insurrection and had lived through the “Second War of Independence” now known as the War of 1812.

George’s next door neighbor and close friend John Wiley had fought for Virginia in that war.

George insisted that all of his sons help to put this rebellion to rest. Eight of his sixteen children were boys and they all went off to fight in the war with the exception of the oldest son, John, who was born blind, and the youngest son, Henry, who was not yet of age to fight. All of these men would fight with Company K, of the 14th West Virginia Infantry. Two of George’s sons would die in the war; Mark would die of illness while on campaign and William, one of a set of twins who both fought in the 14th would die on October 31, 1862 from lung fever. Mark and William were buried side by side in the family cemetery, very near to William’s twin brother Simon. Simon survived the war and died in 1890. A medal posthumously presented to William Cumberledge still exists, and is held within the personal collection of the author.

George F.’s youngest brother Daniel would fight as well, along with many of his sons. Daniel, by the standards of the time, was

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an old man when he enlisted at the age of 47 in Blackville (West) Virginia on August 22, 1862.

Enlistment at such an age may have been a regrettable decision for Daniel, or Dan, as he is referred to in all the records.

By late 1863 his health was failing, and he was given a furlough because of illness and returned home, on the condition that after a month had passed he would return to his company. Dan’s illness, however, hadn’t improved and on December 23, 1863, he was arrested on the family farm and returned to duty without trial, on condition that he remain for the duration of his enlistment. This condition was met, and Dan was honorably discharged on June 27, 1865 in Cumberland, Maryland.

A l though w e d o n’t know what illness Dan was suffering from, it is likely a combination of rheumatism and aggravation of injuries received in his youth.

In the summer of 1851, when Dan was in his 30’s, he along with many of his cousins and brothers were passing the hours of a warm day by racing their horses on the new road that had just been created through the heart of the family farm. In the flurry of excitement, Dan lost control of his mount and crashed into an outcropping of rock near the road, severely injured his leg. After the war, when Dan was claiming his pension, this incident was recounted.

In mid 1863, while in Virginia during the War, Dan was on a bridge that collapsed and this old leg injury was aggravated. Dan also suffered an injury to his left eye from an ember while riding on flat car of a train that was transporting troops north.

These are brief glances at one family that lived through the Great American Civil War. George and his brother Dan lived out the rest of their days on the family farm that sat upon the border of Pennsylvania and the newly formed state of West Virginia. At one time this family considered themselves to be Virginians but after the war they were Ameri-

Above:Grave of Daniel Cumberledge.

Inset: Andrew J. Cumberledge, Son of George F., fought in the Civil War. Below: Civil War Medal awarded to William Cumberledge at Grave Site.

cans. The succeeding generations would fight in every conflict throughout American history, up to the present day.

Every family has a wealth of similar history, a symposium of very human stories that have shaped us into the people and communities we have become today. On this Veterans Day, let us not only give thanks to those alive who have continued this tradition of service down through the generations, but let us remember those generations who came before us that have instilled within us the values that are necessary to keep us moving forward.

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Spo rt Sh o r t s

by Zack Zeigler

Waynesburg Central Boys Soccer Returns to WPIAL Class 2A Playoffs For the third consecutive season, the Waynesburg Central Boys soccer team is making a return to the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs. They come into this year’s tournament with a new attitude as they try to get past the quarterfinal round that has plagued them for each of the last two seasons.

The Red Raiders currently sit in a tie for second place in the Class 2A section three standings with Southmoreland, both teams are 9-6 in conference play. It has been an up and down year overall for Waynesburg Central but they have come back, winning three of their last five games to propel them into the playoffs.

Just making the playoffs is no longer good enough for the Red Raiders after setting the winning standard over the last two seasons. Last year, Waynesburg Central started the playoffs with a 6-2 win over Connellsville to advance to the quarterfinal round. That is when they met Deer Lakes, who knocked them off 4-0, ending their season.

The Red Raiders are a fairly young team, with three seniors leading the way as they look to get to the semifinal round for the first time in program history. That mix of veteran leadership and young talent should bode well for Waynesburg Central in this year’s playoff race.

Waynesburg Girls Soccer Poised for Playoff Spot After a rough start to the season, the Waynesburg Central High School girls’ soccer team got hot at the right time. They won four of their five games heading into their final game of the regular season and were tied for third place in a crowded WPIAL Class 2A Section 3 with a record of 9-6 and 6-5 in conference play.

The Red Raiders will make the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season and are looking for revenge after being knocked out in the first round a year ago. In 2018, they took on Avonworth and fell 1-0 knocking them out in the WPIAL Quarterfinals.

The offense has been a big part of the resurgence for Waynesburg Central as they have scored 26 goals in their last five games while allowing just seven over that same stretch.

Waynesburg Central is two years removed from a WPIAL Championship during the 2017 season. That year, they shut out both Avonworth and Freeport before winning the title with a 4-2 win over Freedom High School.

The Red Raiders will take on Brownsville in the season’s final regular season game and learn their playoff fate after the game.

Carmichaels Battles Geibel For Top Spot in 1A Section 2 Volleyball Looking at the WPIAL Class 1A Section 2 Volleyball standings, two teams separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Geibel Catholic sits atop the standings at 12-0 and right behind them is Carmichaels sitting at 11-1 in section play.

The Mighty Mikes have been playing their best volleyball of the season, winning six straight games dating back to September 19th. During that stretch they have won 18 of their 19 sets played and have dominated their competition.

They have already clinched a postseason playoff berth and will be looking to make a run in this year’s field. Of their 11 wins this

season, 10 of them have been 3-0 shutouts.

The Mighty Mikes have only lost four sets all year, three of which coming at the hands of Geibel Catholic.

With three games left during the regular season, the Mighty Mikes will focus on gaining momentum as they head towards the Class 1A playoffs.

With a fairly young team in place, Carmichaels is looking to sustain this success for seasons to come. Seniors Taylor Christopher, Katelyn Meadows, and Abigail Fordyce lead this year’s team and are trying to make a splash in their final season in the blue and gold.

West Greene All Alone Atop Tri-County South In 2018, the West Greene Football team shared the WPIAL Class 1A Tri-County South Conference title with Monessen. They were minus star running back Ben Jackson and fell in the first round of the playoffs exiting in the Quarterfinals with a 52-14 loss to Rochester.

Flash forward to 2019, and the Pioneers are all alone atop the conference, being crowned the 2019 Tri-County South Champions. Leading the charge has been a healthy Jackson who leads all WPIAL rushers with just over 1,800 yards heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.

Jackson carried the ball 96 times through the team’s first six games and led the team with 32 touchdowns during that stretch. Add to that his 30 receiving yards this season and he has been one of the most productive play-

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ers across the WPIAL. While the offense has been rolling, the defense has been stingy, allowing just seven points in three games heading into the teams week seven match-up. With both sides of the ball firing on all cylinders, the Pioneers are going to be a tough team to face in the playoffs.

However, despite their dominance in the conference, the Pioneers have been unable to get out of the first-round of the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. They are looking to make their first WPIAL title run since the 1990’s and will field one of their best teams in recent memories.

West Greene will take on Jefferson-Morgan and Union High School in their final two weeks of the season before making their run towards the WPIAL playoffs.

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Carmichaels’ Lohr Sisters Make WPIALs

by GreeneSports Staff Writer With the excitement of Friday night football saturating Greene County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and most of the country, it’s easy to not fully appreciate some of the impactful sports stories that occur off the gridiron. However, that’s not the case in Carmichaels, where a pair of standout sisters have taken the WPIAL golf world by storm, both on the girls and boys sides.

Delaney Lohr, a senior, and Remmey Lohr, a junior, have established themselves as two of the top high school golfers in western Pennsylvania. Both qualified for the WPIAL championships in September. However, they didn’t get the chance to play together at the District 7 Championships, because of the history Remmey made at Nemacolin Country Club on Sept. 16.

The younger of the sisters became the first female competitor to qualify for the WPIAL boy’s golf championships after firing a 78, which allowed her to collect medalist honors at the Section 8, 2-A qualifier. She beat Jefferson-Morgan standout Kyle Clayton for the victory.

Remmey Lohr was not allowed to compete alongside her sister in the girls postseason, because of a WPIAL Rule that states that if a school has females competing on a male team, only one female player may compete in the postseason for their gender. In the past, Remmey competed on the girl’s side, while Delaney did the same with the boys.

This year, Carmichaels head golf coach Dave Briggs decided to make the switch and it definitely paid off in the end.

Two days later, Delaney carded an 88 to qualify for the WPIAL girls championships, which were held at Butler’s Golf Course.

However, the sisters weren’t ready to see their respective seasons come to an end at the District Championships. With Remmey playing at the Boys AA Championship at Allegheny Country Club on Sept. 26, and Delaney teeing it up with the Girls AA Championship on Oct. 2 at Diamond Run Golf Club, there were plenty of travel plans to iron out for the Lohr family and Briggs.

The extra effort paid off for everyone, as both standouts advanced to the PIAA Western Regional Championships, which were scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Remmey carded an 11-over 81 at Allegheny C.C. , good for 13th place, while Delaney finished her round at Diamond Run with an 18over 90, which was good for a seventh-place

tie.

“They are both fiery competitors, but they also don’t get rattled out on the course,” Briggs said. “Delaney has great length off the tee and some of the softest hands I have ever seen around the green. Remmey is just a solid, consistent ball striker.”

Unfortunately, Delaney’s postseason run came to an end when she placed 15th in the 22-golfer field, with the top 11 advancing to the state championships. Remmey, on the other hand, played some of her best golf as a Mighty Mike. Not only did she finish in the top 22 of 44 competitors to make the cut, but she fired an even-par 72 to finish one stroke short of winning the title.

While Remmey still has one more year to fill up her trophy case as a high school player, this will be Delaney’s final run in Blue and Gold. However, Briggs said both siblings have been getting a lot more attention from collegiate programs since their notoriety has grown with the uniqueness of this year’s postseason run.

So, it looks like neither standout will be hanging up the clubs any time in the near future.

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Honoring Veterans DAILY

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efferson-Morgan honors their veterans each and every day. Along the main lobby of the school, photos of veterans and active military members have a special place in their “Wall of Honor.” The Jefferson-Morgan Wall of Honor was established in 2015, in a partnership with American Legion #954.

The wall was created with the intention of recognizing and honoring Jefferson-Morgan alumni who choose to serve our country.

With the assistance of the American Legion, the school has been able to reach out to past alumni for photos, which are then labeled,

framed, and placed on the wall. “It [the wall] provides a connection between our current students to those that came before them,” shares Joseph Orr, Jefferson-Morgan School District Superintendent.

There are currently 205 individuals on the Wall of Honor and it continues to grow.

Jefferson-Morgan’s students have taken great pride in the recognition of past students and their service. This pride has spread and evolved into a JROTC program (pictured below) through a partnership with Albert Gallatin School District.

The Rigby Family John M. Rigby • Edward Lee Rigby • Bernard L. Rigby • Robert Rigby • Michelle Genovese • Kimberly Keller • Lester Keller • Jerry Keller

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erving their country has become a family affair for John. M. Rigby and his descendants. Each feneration has continued to serve in various branches of the military.

John M. Rigby served as a Marine in World War II. Two of his sons , Edward Lee Rigby and Bernard L Rigby also served in the military. Edward joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969.

Bernard also became a Marine and spent time in Vietnam.

Edward’s son, Robert Rigby, joined the Marines and served from 1995 to 1999.

Another grandson of John Rigby, J.D. Nace joined the Army and has been stationed in Germany, Kansas, and Texas. John’s granddaughters, Michelle and Kimberly, have also had military careers.

Michelle Genovese graduated from Waynesburg Central High School in 1989.

She enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1990 to 1994. She was stationed in Norfolk, VA and served aboard the USS Shenandoah AD-44 as a Radioman 3rd Class.

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Michelle’s sister, Kimberly Rigby Keller, also graduated Waynesburg Central High School in 1989. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served from 1992 to 1996. She graduated basic training from Parris Island, SC and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. Kimberly’s husband, Lester Keller was also a member of the Marines and served from 1991 to 1996. He was stationed in IwaKuni, Japan and later Camp Lejeune. He then joined the U.S. Army Reserve from 2000 to 2006 and was with the 630th Transportation Company out of Washington, PA. During that time, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2003 to March 2005.

The Keller’s son and great-grandson to John Rigby, Jerry, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2005 and served until 2013. He graduated at Parris Island, SC and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. He did three tours in Afghanistan.

The GreeneScene joins with Esther in celebrating her family’s dedication to service.

Thank you all and we salute you!

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Get ting Better in Gre e ne Electronics Recycling Event a Success The Electronics Recycling event held recently at the Greene County Fairgrounds’ Rabbit Barn was a success, as a record-breaking number of vehicles visited the site to drop off old and/or broken electronic devices and appliances to be recycled.

The events are coordinated by the Greene County Commissioners and state Rep. Pam Snyder, who work with JVS Environmental of Friedens, Pa., the company responsible for the stacking, loading and removing of all collected items.

The recent event – which was the 14th one held in the county since 2016 – was the most successful one held so far.

Greene County Commissioner Blair Zimmerman said he and his fellow Commissioners are pleased that the collections are successful. “We are happy to be involved in coordinating these recycling collection events with Rep. Snyder, and we were more than pleased to see the large turnout for our most recent event,” he said.

Commissioner Dave Coder said the Commissioners “appreciate all of the hard work put forth by the JVS Environmental workers, Representative Snyder’s office, county employees and other volunteers in making this the most successful recycling event yet.”

Commissioner Archie Trader said there

are many factors that contribute to the event’s success.

“A lot of valuable, moving pieces help make these events possible,” he said. “There are many departments and individuals who work very hard to make these events run so smoothly.”

Mimi Ritenour, recycling coordinator for the county, strongly agreed with sentiment. She commended the Commissioners, Rep. Snyder’s staff, the county fairgrounds and JVS Environmental crews, the Sheriff ’s department and media outlets and agencies that helped the promote the event.

“I simply cannot thank them all enough for their parts in this very successful event,” she said. “It truly is the very definition of the term ‘Team Effort.’”

Commissioner Blair Zimmerman assists with the recycling event.

Caring 4-H Kids Clean Up Community On October 5, these sixteen 4-H Swine Club members, along with a few parents and a club leader, participated in collecting trash along Route 188 in Greene County. They spent their Saturday helping to make our community a better and safer place to stay.

They collected 32 bags of trash, some automobile parts, building supplies,and 1 gas grill.

The 4-H motto is “to make the best better” and that’s what these kids are doing for themselves and their community. The hard work and dedication instilled in these kids by their parents and club leaders will benefit them for years to come. Each 4-H club participates in some sort of service to our community. Some of those activities include vol-

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unteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Morgantown, WV, collecting non-perishable food items for the local food banks, making blankets and donating them to the local nursing homes and more. When you see these kids out collecting trash, wave to them, tell them ‘thank-you’ and watch the smiles light up on their faces! They love to know that their work is appreciated!

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Gre e ne Art ifacts

By Matthew Cumberledge, GCHS Executive Director

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rtifacts are about the stories they can tell and the preservation of history, from the greatest events to the smallest human stories.

Some artifacts can recall history to a larger extent than others. This artifact articulates the story of a whole generation and the war to end all wars, yet it is still a personal story and deeply emotional to those who once viewed it.

November 11th, 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the war to end all wars, World War I. In Greene County, that date also saw the dedication of a new monument, adjacent to the Greene County Historical Society Museum, which commemorates the fallen of Greene County in the Great War. Floyd T. Hickman was one of those men commemorated by the new monument. In the military exhibit room of the Greene County Historical Museum there is a simple white marble marker that bears the names and dates of this soldier, who gave his last full measure of devotion on the battlefields of France on July 29th, 1918.

Floyd was one of a number of men who lost their lives on that terrible July 29th. These men, forever remembered as “The Rain Day Boys” were killed in action on the date of Waynesburg’s unique Rain Day celebration.

Floyd fell victim to an artillery shell that landed near him while in a wheat field near Grimpette woods.

He was initially buried in a rough, but lovingly created battlefield grave, and then later moved to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France. Floyd didn’t return home until 1923, when he was interred for the final time on November 3rd, 1923 in Green Mount Cemetery.

It is thought that the marker for Floyd T. Hick-

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man held in the Greene County Historical Society Museum was perhaps a memorial marker placed in the family plot at Green Mount Cemetery by Floyd’s grieving family before he returned home for burial. It took some time to locate Floyd’s battlefield grave, and his family carried the burden of grieving for a lost son with no gravesite, memorial or location where they could express their grief and pay tribute to their heroic son.

Perhaps it was this that led to the inscription on this marker bearing the incorrect death date of July 30th, 1918 in lieu of July 29th. It’s possible that his family may not have known all of the details at that time.

When Floyd was finally laid to rest in Green Mount Cemetery, a new marker was provided that would provide the pattern for other markers in the family plot.

The men of Greene County who lost their lives on that fateful date of July 29th belong to one of the saddest chapters in our history, yet for as long as we willing to remember them, they will live through us forever.

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Salvation Army Welcomes New Director & Prepares for 2019 Red Kettle Run

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he Greene County Salvation Army is hosting its annual Red Kettle Run (RKR), 5K Walk, Run, and Kids’ Mile Fun Run at the Waynesburg Central High School on December 7th. The money raised from the RKR will impact individuals that live in Greene County. All proceeds will be used to help elderly and less fortunate individuals by assisting with utility bill payments, providing jackets and warm clothing, and sending children to Camp Allegheny.

All registrants are guaranteed an RKR long sleeve shirt (if preregistered), patch, reusable bag, and pancake breakfast. Awards will be given to the overall top male and female finishers competing in the 5K run. Medals will be given to the top three male and female runners in each age group competing in the 5K run and the Kids’ Mile Fun Run. Medals will also be awarded to the top two male and female walkers in each group competing in the 5K walk.

The cost to register for the 5K run/walk is $20 by Nov.15th and $25 after that date. The cost to register for the Kids’ Mile Fun Run is $15 by Nov. 15th and $20 after that. Registration starts at 7:30am. The Kids’ Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30am and the 5K run/walk begins at 9am. To register online, visit salvationarmywpa.org/5k.

“We have been working really hard to create and plan this community event where everyone feels welcomed to attend,” says Ryan Smith, race director. “This event is for walkers and runners wanting to participate in a 5K Race. It’s also for families looking to participate in a local inexpensive event prior to Greene County’s Annual Christmas Parade.”

Following the race, a pancake breakfast with Santa and his elves will be held from 9:30am until 11:30am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice.

Cost is $6 for non-race participants.

The race is just one of the ways Salvation Army works to serve those in Greene County. The yearly Red Kettle campaign, Project Bundle Up, and many more programs offer assistance to those that need it.

Leading the way for these programs is the Salvation Army of Greene County’s new director, Carla Hughes.

Carla has been with the SA for 9 ½ years, starting in Uniontown as a caseworker. She stayed in that position until she moved to Greene County as the director in July, taking over for Sister Audrey Quinn after her retirement. As a caseworker, she assisted those needing financial help, worked with Project Bundle Up, and assisted with the other programs of-

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fered.

The SA provides assistance is many ways to those in our area – often providing services that people don’t realize are available.

They can assist financially with rent, lodging, utilities, prescriptions, glasses, food and burials. In addition to all of those services, the Salvation Army can help with emergency supplies like diapers, coupon exchange, disaster services, back-to-school clothes, Treasures for Children, Kids’ Birthday Club, prom attire and Camp Allegheny.

The SA also partners with WTAE for Project Bundle-Up, to provide winter coats, shoes, hats, and gloves to children and seniors. Applications for Project Bundle Up began in October. The program is open to newborn to 18 years and 62 and older.

To assist with Christmas needs for area children, the Treasures for Children and Christmas Assistance programs help ensure that everyone gets to feel some of the special joy surrounding the Christmas season. Signups for Christmas Assistance were held on October 15 – 18, but two make up dates are available on November 4 & 5 from 9am-1pm.

The program is open to newborns to age 12.

The biggest part of all these programs is YOU. Without caring volunteers these programs, can’t be successful. The Salvation Army is currently looking for volunteers to assist with the Red Kettle Campaign, starting November 29, Treasures for Children, Christmas Assistance, Adopt-A-Family and more. If you’re interested in volunteering or your business would like to sponsor a program, contact 724-852-1479 or email carla.hughes@use.salvationarmy.org. To stay up to date with info, visit facebook.com/greenesalvationarmy. FMI on the Red Kettle Run, contact Ryan Smith at 740.359.4467 or at rsmith@waynesburg.edu.

Carla Hughes has taken over as the new Director for the Salvation Army of Greene County.

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Robert Rankin

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nlisting in the Armed Forces takes great courage and strength, knowing that above all else, service before self.

Our brothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors risk their lives every day to serve and protect our freedom. When the ultimate sacrifice is paid no words can heed comfort to the families in mourning. Susan Frye of Carmichaels shares an emotional story of her brother, Robert R. Rankin, who served in the United States Army.

Robert attended the ROTC program at West Virginia University and enlisted in

Robert and his daughter.

the Army as an officer, holding the position of a Second Lieutenant. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam. On December 6, 1973 while on a training mission navigating a plane called the Mohawk, the plane’s engine blew up in midair and was headed directly towards a church filled with children. Robert was able to divert the plane and crashed nearby, saving many young lives.

Robert’s family was notified that he was missing in action. “Shortly after the crash, the dreadful knock on our door from a military officer came, notifying us that Robert’s remains had been found,” says Susan. “His draped casket arrived back in the United States the day before Christmas.”

Robert was only 25 years old and left behind a four-year-old daughter and a wife. His family was presented with the flag from his casket and the Purple Heart Medal was awarded for his ultimate sacrifice. A statue stands near the crash site in honor of Robert in remembrance of all the lives he saved on that

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tragic day.

We salute Robert Rankin, and thank him for his selfless sacrifice and bravery.

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Veterans Day Parade Accepting Applications

he Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, November 9th at 10:45 a.m.

The event will be held rain or shine.

The parade theme is “Celebrating 65 Years of Veterans Day”. The fighting in World War I ended in 1918 on November 11th, thanks to an armistice agreement, at 11am. Fighting ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th a commemoration of the war, writing, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations.”

After World War II and the Korean War happened, Congress amended the commemoration by changing the word “armistice” to “veterans” so the day would honor American veterans of all wars.

All units must be pre-registered by November 1st in order to participate.

Line –up will begin at 9am and all units must be in place by 10:25am. The parade will

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step off at 10:45am. All units will be notified in advance of their line-up number and location by email. Placement in the parade will be determined by the order in which the applications are received. The parade will begin at the corner of Morris and High Streets near PNC Bank and continue east to the corner of Morgan and High. Traffic will be restricted on High Street beginning at 10:20 am until noon. Detour traffic will follow Franklin Street to Richhill. High and Franklin Street will be posted for no parking between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the VFW. on East Lincoln Street.

All are welcome to attend. FMI, call 724627-6915 or 724-833-5845. Photo courtesy

Jeanine Henry.

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Clarence E. Burghy Sr.

taff Sergeant Clarence E. Burghy Sr. served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1958. During his service, Clarence fought in the Korean War. He was badly injured, with his face and hair burnt from a flamethrower. He was hospitalized for several months and then returned to service. He also had his fingers and feet frozen and received shrapnel in his leg while serving. Clarence was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for being injured in combat.

Clarence always said he was glad he was able to serve his country. Clarence passed on October 5, 2013. He was married to Shirley Burghy. He had ten children by previous wives and three stepchildren with Shirley.

GreeneScene Community Magazine is proud to join with the family of Staff Sergeant Clarence Burghy Sr to thank him for his service and dedication to preserving the rights of Americans and other people around the world. We appreciate and thank you!

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taff Sergeant David O. Blue enlisted in the United States Air Force in September 1952. He completed his basic training at Sampson Air Force base in Seneca, NY. He was initally stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, and later was stationed in Korea, Japan, and Nebraska.

He was a flight engineer with more than 1200 hours flying time. In Korea, he was assigned to the 90th Bomb Squad from 1954-1955. He received the Korean Serving Medal Air Crew Member Badge, Good Conduct Medal, United Nation Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

He was discharged in 1957. When he returned home, he attended California University, earning a degree in Education.

He taught school at Central Greene School District for 34 years and retired in 1988.

David also had two brothers and one sister that were in the armed forces.

His brother, Bob, was in the Navy during World War II, brother Jim was in Korea and his sister, Sheila, was in Vietnam. GreeneScene Community Magazine

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joins Staff Sergeant Blue’s family in saluting his determination and dedication during his military service. Thank you for helping to preserve our freedoms and our way of life. We salute you and appreciate you.

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Senior Monday, 5 Author Book Talk

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Bagged Lunch Book Club, 21 Movie Night

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Supermarket Sweep, 22 Produce to the People, Senior Day, Crafternoon, Makerspace, Warrior Trail Assoc. Meeting,

Knitting Club, 15 Crafternoon, Makerspace,

Crafternoon, 8 Makerspace, Superhero Fun Day

TOPS, Lego Brick Masters,

TOPS, Turkey Trot, WG Holiday Vendor Show, Skate

Multiphasic Blood Testing, Christmas Cricut Class, TOPS, Lego Brick Masters, Chili Cookoff, Skate, Sips ‘n Giggles Comedy Show

Fall Vendor Show, TOPS, Christmas Craft Show, Veterans Day Parade, Skate

SSL Holiday Craft Show, TOPS, Annual Holiday Vendor Show, Camp Cornerstone Saturday, Lego Brick Masters, Skate

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Pie & Bingo, 23 Skate & Dance

After Hours: Turkey Edition, 16 Kids Night Out, Christmas Extravaganza, Skate & Dance

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Evan Williams II of Carmichaels photographed this scenic railway scene near Jefferson.

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Produce to the People 10a – 12pm @ Greene County Fairgrounds.

Senior Day 12- 2pm @ Community Senior Center in Greensboro. Activity and light lunch. FMI 724-9433721.

Christmas Craft Show 10am – 4pm @Greene Academy of Art. FMI, call 724-231-6671.

Veterans Day Parade 10:45am @ Downtown Waynesburg.

Camp Cornerstone Saturday 10am – 3pm @ Camp Cornerstone in Jefferson. Grades 2 – 6. Lunch is included. Cost is $7.

FMI, call 724-966-9157.

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

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Superhero Fun Day 5 – 7pm @ Greene County Fairgrounds. Dress as your favorite superhero and join us for activi-

6 - 7pm @ Bowlby Library. 2nd Monday. New members are always welcome! To see book

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Sips ‘n Giggles Comedy Show 8 – 10pm @ Thistlethwaite Vineyards. Comedians Derrick Knopsnyder and Mike Travers, plus wine and appetizers. $20/person. Pre-Paid Reservations Only 728-883-3372 .

Crafternoon 3:30 - 4:45pm @ Flenniken Library. Drop in after school for a weekly craft. FMI: call 724-9665263.

Christmas Cricut Class 9 – 11am @ EQT REC Center. Learn how to apply heat transfer and iron-vinyl. Must provide own Cricut. Member $34, non-member $45. FMI, call 724-627-2739.

Multiphasic Blood Testing 7 – 10am @ WHS Greene. See Message Board FMI.

Christmas Extravaganza 6 – 8pm @ Waynesburg Central Elementary School. $12 for admission and dinner. Chinese auction, 50/50, Christmas Tree raffle, and more.

Movie Night 6pm @ Bowlby Library. Every Wednesday. Free popcorn and beverage. FMI: call 724-627-9776.

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After Hours Turkey Edition 4 - 8pm @ Bowlby Library. FMI: call 724-627-9776.

Kids Night Out 5 – 9pm @ EQT REC Center. Ages 3 – 14, Members $10, non-member $15. Snacks, drinks, entertainment, and activities provided.

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

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7 - 8pm at the Cornerstone Genealogy Society Library. Open to the public. Contact CGS library at 724-627-5653 FMI.

Chili Cookoff 5 – 8pm @ Wbg. First Church of the Nazarene. Competitor fee is $10. Entry fee is $5/person and $20/family, including all you can eat chili and fry/potato bar. FMI, text 208-867-6821.

Essentials Education 6:30pm @ Flenniken Library. 1st Tuesday of every month, on the uses of essential oils, plus 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

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 5pm @ Bowlby Library. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come to the library and hang out! Bring a friend! FMI: call 724-627-9776.

Election Day Food 8am @ Center Township Fire Hall. 8 am – Breakfast; Lunch - 11:30; Dinner - 4pm.

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

Author Book Talk 6pm @ Bowlby Library. featuring Janice Lane Palko sharing from her book, Most Highly Favored Daughter. Please call the library to RSVP at 724.627.9776.

Senior Monday 11am – 12pm@ Bowlby Library. For ages 55 & up.Craft, light lunch. FMI: call 724-627-9776.

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

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8am @ Giant Eagle. For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact MaChal at 724-8521009 or mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org.

Fall Vendor Show 8am – 3pm @EQT REC Center. Event is free. FMI, call 724-627-2739.

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Annual Holiday Vendor Show 10am – 3pm @ Carmichaels VFW. Vendors, silent auction, 50/50, food and more.

Square Dance 7 – 10pm @ Center Township Fire Hall. 50/50, cake walk. Refreshments. $10/couple, $7/single, $6/6-12 years.

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3 – 7pm @ GCHS Museum. Decorations, activities, food and drink. Free admission. FMI call 724-627-3204.

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Greene Co. Photo Club 7 - 8pm @ Waynesburg Bible Chapel. Meets every 4th Tuesday. Meetings features a photo challenge and presentation. FMI, visit www.greenecountyphotoclub.org.

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

5:30 - 7:30pm @ Flenniken Library. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Ages 10 to 16. Kids will learn the fundamentals of EV3 Robot construction and basic engineering skills. A light snack will be provided.

FMI: call 724-966-5263.

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6pm @ Bowlby Library. Try new recipes and meet new friends! FMI: call 724-627-9776.

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WG Holiday Vendor Show 10am – 3pm @ Rush’s Country Store.

9 am at the Bowlby Library Gazebo. Children’s Fun Run begins 9AM, 5K Walk/Run at 9:15.

Childcare available. FMI: cmhart@windstream.net.

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6-9pm @Bowlby Library. Play bingo, win prizes and enjoy some pizza and pie! FMI: call 724627-9776.

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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

21 Supermarket Sweep

12-1pm @ Bowlby Library. Bring your lunch; book discussion takes place during the hour. FMI: call 724-627-9776

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

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

selection for the month, visit www.evakbowlby.org.

Makerspace 5:30 - 6:30pm @ Flenniken Library. Build and create with Blake, 3rd grade and up. FMI: call 724-966-5263.

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ties and a photo booth!

SSL Holiday Craft Show 9am – 3pm @ Waynesburg Central Elementary School. $2 admission. Refreshments, vendors, and free activities.

Christmas Open House

Skate and Dance - Friday 7 – 11pm at Mon View Roller Rink. $5. FMI, 724-852-5323.

Greene Co. Photo Club Meeting

Area Observances for Veterans Day JEFFERSON - AMERICAN LEGION CEREMONY ON NOV. 12 - The Filer-Sadlek Post 954, Jefferson will hold a program in the Stanley Fowler auditorium at the Jefferson-Morgan Jr. Sr. High School beginning at approximately 11:00am on Monday, November 12. The JeffersonMorgan High School band will perform. Featured Speaker is James McGrath, a Veteran of the United States Navy (1990-1993), and currently serves as an Officer in the United States Coast Guard Reserves. Following the program, a Post Everlasting Ceremony will be performed, memorializing the three members of Post 954 who have passed away since November 11, 2018.

WAYNESBURG - VETERANS DAY PARADE ON NOV. 9 - A Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 9, 2019 in Waynesburg, PA. The community is invited to come out to thank our veterans past and present who have sacrificed their lives for our great nation. The Parade Marshalls are Veterans of World War II. All Veterans in the County of Greene will be recognized for their service & dedication. The parade will start at 10:45am. The parade will proceed down High Street to the Greene County Courthouse, where a program will be presented with Master of Ceremony and guest speaker to be announced. James L. Farrell Post 330 American Legion along with the Waynesburg VFW Post 4793 and Carmichaels VFW Post 3491 and Greene County Honor Guard will serve as Honor Guards. Immediately following the program, a ceremony will be held at the VFW on East Lincoln Street, for all veterans and the public.

CARMICHAELS - AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM ON NOV. 8 - Post 400 in Carmichaels will hold an educational program on November 8, 2019 at 9:30am the Carmichaels Area High School Auditorium. The American Legion Post 400 and Post 400 Band, along with the Carmichaels High School Band and students will participate. This special educational program will feature participation from the students and will include the presentation of the MIA and POW Table, along with the folding of the American Flag and the meaning of the flag’s 13 folds.

Presentation of the Quilt of Valor. All veterans are invited to attend and will be recognized for their service, with a luncheon to follow.

GRAYSVILLE – HARVEYS-ALEPPO GRANGE VETERANS PROGRAM ON NOV. 12 - Harveys-Aleppo Grange Hall in Graysville, PA will be hosting a Veterans’ Appreciation Evening to honor veterans of all of the U.S. Armed Forces on November 12, beginning at 7pm. All veterans in attendance (whose names have been submitted by Oct. 31) will be presented with a certificate; with respect, honor & gratitude to all. Representive Pam Snyder and other dignitaries will be present. All veterans from all branches, war time or peace time, are encouraged to attend, and advance notice is appreciated, though not necessary. Veterans names and contact information should be provided to Mary Jane Kent 476 W. Roy Furman Hwy., Wind Ridge, PA 15380 or kentmaryjane@yahoo.com.

CARMICHAELS – VFW VETERANS PROGRAM ON NOV. 12 - Carmichaels VFW Post 3491 will present a program for the students of Trinity High School in the high school auditorium.

The program will feature folding of the American Flag and the meaning of the flag’s 13 folds.

BOBTOWN – VFW VETERANS CEREMONY ON NOV. 10 - Bobtown Veterans Day Program will be held at Bobtown Honor Roll at 4pm. The program will feature guest speaker Mike Belding. The Greene County Honor Guard will take part in the ceremony. There is a dinner to follow.

WAYNESBURG CENTRAL ELEMENTARY VETERANS PROGRAM ON NOV. 5 - The children of WCES will honor all veterans at a special program held at the high school auditorium, at 9am on Nov. 5. The many veterans who attend this special program each year are treated to a wide array of patriotic activities conducted by the elementary students, including the Pledge of Allegiance, class presentations, numerous patriotic sing- alongs, the folding of the American flag and more. All veterans are encouraged to attend and the public is welcome.

CARMICHAELS - AMERICAN LEGION CEREMONY ON NOV. 11 - Carmichaels American Legion Post 400 will have a 21 Gun Salute with the Post 400 Honor Guard at their post at 11am.

WEST GREENE ELEMENTARY VETERANS PROGRAM ON NOV. 6 - The West Greene Elementary School Veterans Day Program will be held on November 6 at 9 am in the West Greene High School auditorium. There will be a reception at 8:30 am to welcome the veterans and their guests. The Honorable H. Terry Grimes, retired Greene County Judge, will be the guest speaker. The program will include a video tribute to our veterans, and performances by the students of the West Greene School District.

ROGERSVILLE – VETERANS SERVICE NOV. 10 - The Rogersville United Methodist Church, located at 102 Church Street in Rogersville, will hold a special service for Veterans Day. This program, which will serve as the Sunday morning worship service presented by Pastor Cynthia Deter, will feature a message by Don Martin. Also, during this service there will be a

BOBTOWN ELEMENTARY VETERANS PROGRAM - Bobtown Elementary will hold a Veteran’s Day Breakfast for friends and family of its students. This will be the 4th year for the event. Each year, several teachers volunteer to make the event a success and each year, more veterans participate.

CARMICHAELS - AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST ON NOV. 10 - Rep. Pam Snyder will be hosting a Veterans Breakfast at the Carmichaels American Legion from 11am - 1pm.

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Who has the best pizza in Greene County?

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he GreeneScene is holding it’s first ever contest to see who has the BEST PIZZA in GREENE COUNTY! For the next three months, this ballot will appear in the GreeneScene and you can vote on who YOU think has the best pizza!

Each month of the contest one random winner will win a $25 gift certificate to one of our advertisers! Only one ballot per person each month. To vote, just mark your favorite pizza (only check one!) and

mail it in. This month’s ballot entry must be received by 11-04-19.

The contest will continue through our November and Holiday I issues and the Best Pizza in Greene will be announced in our Holiday II issue, mailing in December.

And while you’re at it, try something new from one of our pizza advertisers below!

Scotty’s GreeneScene by Shera Hoy

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Carl Hoy Jr.

arl Hoy Jr. served in World War II during the conflict with Japan. He was inducted into the US Army when he reached eighteen years old, during his senior year at Waynesburg High School. He received his GED after being discharged from the Army.

T. Sgt. Hoy was a member of Company C, Army Construction Engineers. He was stationed in the Philippine Islands during much of his Army tenure.

At he end of the war, he was transferred to Japan, where he helped build airfields for US planes.

He remembers the Japanese people being friendly and glad to have the Americans rebuild their country.

Herschel F. Matthews Sr.

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erschel F. Mathews, Sr. was born in Taylortown at his family’s farm February 1, 1934 to Harry and Leona Mathews. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Herschel stayed lifelong friends with Jim Bowers, his company commander in Korea.

Herschel married the love of his life Marlene (Fox) Mathews on Christmas Day in 1956.

He worked in the coal mines for 15 years, and then established his own seeding and reclamation business, known as Mathews Farms, in 1964.

He spent his entire life on the farm, raising Black Angus cattle and farming the land. Anytime you saw him, he was probably on a John Deere.

Hershel was also an avid hunter who enjoyed many hunting trips with his son and friends. He loved entertaining family and friends in his game room, but his biggest passion in life was his farm.

Herschel passed away on September 24, 2019. He was interred at Fairview Cemetery in Dilliner, with full military honors by the Point Marion Veterans Posts. His flag draped coffin proceeded to the cemetery in a style that Herschel would have loved, traveling on a flatbed truck under the large metal arms of farm machinery, and past the farm he so dearly loved.

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GreeneScene Community Magazine joins with Herschel’s family to honor him for his dedication to serving his country and the American people. We thank you, Herschel Mathews, and salute you for your service.

Carl resides in Waynesburg. He will observe his ninety-fifth birthday in February 2020.

GreeneScene Community Magazine would like to join Carl’s family in thanking him for his service and dedication to preserving the freedoms of Americans and those across the world. We salute you, T. Sgt. Carl Hoy Jr. and we thank you for your service.

Trick or Treat Times

Aleppo Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Carmichaels Borough parade at 2pm, trick or treat to follow Oct 27th Center Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 7pm Oct. 31st Clarksville Borough trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct.31st Cumberland Twp. parade at 2pm, trick or treat to follow Oct. 27th Dunkard Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Franklin Twp. trick or treat from 4 to 6pm Oct. 24th Freeport Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st* Gilmore Twp. trick or treat 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st* Gray Twp. Halloween party 3 to 5pm Oct. 26th Greene Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Greensboro Borough trick or treat from 5 to 7pm Oct. 31st Jackson Twp. trick or treat from 5 to 7pm Oct. 31st Jefferson Borough & Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Monongahela Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Morgan Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Morris Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 7pm Oct.31st Perry Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 26th Rices Landing Borough Parade at 1pm Oct. 27th trick or treat follow 2 to 4pm Richhill Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 7pm Oct. 31st Springhill Twp. Trunk or Treat at 6pm Oct 26th Washington Twp. trunk or treat from 5 to 7pm at the Twp Park Oct. 31st Wayne Twp. trick or treat from 6 to 8pm Oct. 31st Waynesburg trick or treat from 4 to 6pm, parade to follow Oct. 24th Whitely Twp. no events *Times were unable to be verified.

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HAUNTED HILLS ESTATE

TICKET WINNERS Congratulations to Cheryl & Greg Switalski. They won 4 tickets to Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park!

Congratulations to Lisa Gould. She won 4 tickets to Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park!

Congratulations to Nicole Higginbotham. She won 4 tickets to Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park!

Congratulations to Tina Hanlan. She won 4 tickets to Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park!

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irect Results’ Sign Shop offers a variety of products that can provide your business with effective marketing materials. Vehicle wraps and decals, banners, perforated window films, heat press, dibond and aluminum signs, engraving, and so much more are available with a single call to Direct Results.

When considering different marketing techniques, vehicle graphics might not be the first thing that comes to your mind. If so, you’re missing out on a perfect marketing opportunity. Vehicle wrapping is one of the most effective and efficient forms of outdoor advertising because it reaches more customers at a lower cost per thousand impressions than almost any other form of advertising. It generates more attention than a static billboard, and according to RYP & Becker Group, these “mobile billboards” have a 97% recall rate.

Perforated vinyl window films and window decals are another way to draw interest to your business. Think past just informational applications and you can utilize these decals to establish your brand and grab the at-

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tention of anyone that drives past your business. Perforated window films are the perfect way to completely wrap your windows and still be able to see outside, and they decrease visible light and UV radiation. Because they allow people on the inside to see out, but people on the outside cannot see inside, they provide security to your business or school.

Sign Shop Manager Taylor Frost is passionate about assisting you with your marketing needs and makes the most of each day. “We know it’s important for our clients to receive their items quickly, so we continuously improve our processes and routines to reduce waste and production time,” says Taylor. That means grouping multiple jobs, making sure that the printers are always producing, and table work is being completed while other jobs are printing. Each job is carefully checked for quality before heading out to the clients.

Taylor graduated with a degree

in graphic design from California University and began working at Direct Results in 2018.

She’s a Brownsville native with a passion for dance – she’s been dancing for 20 years and has taught dance at the Cheryl Frost Dance Studio for six years. Taylor enjoys nature and likes to be outside hiking, walking, and exploring the woods. She also enjoys drawing.

FMI about the Direct Results Sign Shop, call 724-627-2040, visit directresults.us or visit on

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BEST PIZZA IN GREENE

WINNER #1

Congratulations to Jason Kowalczyk.

He won a $25 gift certificate to Scotty’s Pizza!

SPIRITS OF THE NIGHT

WINNER

Congratulations to Gary Shriver. He won 2 tickets to Spirits of the Night!

MOVIE & POPCORN

WINNERS

Congratulations to Darlene Linderman. She won a copy of Night Zero and movie snacks!

Congratulations to Kathy Nicholson.

She won a copy of Night Zero and movie snacks!

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Turkey Tom’Foot’ery: The Turkey Trot Returns

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By Rochelle McCracken

Public Library. The library is a focal point for the community and offers a wide variety of services.

The idea for the Turkey Trot first came about through children’s books written by Steve Metzger about turkeys. Steve is a children’s book author from New York with over 70 books written for children. His books on turkeys such as The Great Turkey Race, The Silly Turkey Party, and The Turkey Train became the inspiration behind the event. The books are filled with joyous rhymes and humorous illustrations on the many turkey adventures.

This year’s event will be filled with activities for all. The Wobble Gobble 1K is open to children 12 and under. All registered children will receive a copy of a Thanksgiving themed book and a shirt. There are additional children’s activities that are free and include arts and crafts, a book reading, Dress the Turkey Like Farmer Joe, a Turkey Hunt, Turkey Bowling, Pumpkin Tick Tack Toe, and Stuffing Toss. They have a phantom runner series called the “Pardon Turkey” and a Stuffed Turkey plush activity for those that cannot Children participating in the Wobble Gobble 1K. participate in the walk/run but would

owlby’s annual Turkey Trot is fast approaching. The 3rd Annual Wobble Gobble 1K and Turkey Trot Run/Walk 5K to benefit the Eva K. Bowlby Library will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019. This event was created by Kelly Hardie, past board member for the library, to bring the community together for a day of fun and raise money for Waynesburg’s Bowlby Library.

Bowlby Library is housed in a beautiful mansion, bequeathed to the community

by Mrs. Eva K. Bowlby for use as the Children’s Library. In 1967 the library expanded its services to include an adult collection and the name was changed to the Eva K. Bowlby

love to donate to the library. Non-participants are encouraged to check out the Chinese and Silent Auction items that will be on display in the library. The adult 5 K will award the top 3 walker/runners in each category. There are 7 categories, 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. The cost for the children’s 1K is $15.00 and for the adult walk/run is $25.00. Everyone is encouraged to fill out a registration form and submit it by 10/31/19 to guarantee a t-shirt. Registration begins at 8:15am that day. The award ceremony will be held at 10:30 am near the gazebo. Come join the rest of the turkeys and support the wonderful services our local library provides!

Steve Metzger’s books about turkeys have served as inspiration for the annual Turkey Trot.

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Jack Bradmon

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By Michelle Church

ack Bradmon was a tender-hearted warrior. He took great pride in defending his country and he is remembered by his family for both his kindness and his strength.

He joined the Army at age nineteen and served for the next eight years. It was a surprise to his family when he came home one day and announced that he was joining. His training took him to Missouri. He obtained the rank of Staff Sargent. He later traveled to Germany and served in Southeast Asia, Kuwait and a peacetime Gulf.

“Warriorship is so tender, without skin, without tissue, naked and raw. It is soft and gentle,” according to the article “Awakening the True Heart of Bravery”. This seems a perfect description of Jack Bradmon. A relative of his fondly remembers him as a little boy.

They went together to see a movie and Jack was devastated when he thought that the good guy was about to die. That loving little child had already seen the need to protect the good in the world. The heart of the warrior may have come to life that day.

Jack’s mother, Sara Bradmon, said he was a “good model soldier.” He was honored

multiple ways throughout his years of service.

He received many awards, including an Outstanding Service Award and an Overseas Service Award. In a truly unique honor, Jack was featured on an army recruitment poster.

Jack was immensely proud of his time in the Army. He was honored to serve his country and to be a soldier. Having found yet another way to help others; Jack was in charge of a branch of the Toys for Tots program while enrolled.

When Jack came home from the Army, he went on to study and graduate from Waynesburg University under the GI Bill. He was studying for his Doctorate of Psychology at California University when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

The Army continued to be an important part of Jack’s life; the Veterans Administration was able to help with his health issues. The Veterans Association helped with remodeling expenses to make his home more accessible and they also helped him with acquiring a wheel chair.

Sara Bradmon mentioned that some of Jack’s best qualities were his “great memory,”

how ornery he could be and his positivity.

Jack passed away on Christmas Day in 2008 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis; he was only 48 years old. He is remembered for his fighting spirit, his positivity, his intellect and his kind heart.

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself,” said writer Joseph Campbell. Jack Bradmon was a hero to his family and his country.

Above all, Sara would want Jack to know “his mother was so proud of him.”

GreeneScene Community Magazine would like to join Jack’s family in thanking him for his service and dedication to preserving the freedoms of Americans and those across the world. Thank you for your service.

Rodman. W Stewart Ruff Creek native Rodman Stewart is pictured here at Camp New Amsterdam in the Netherlands, receiving a ride with Colonel Bell (call sign “Taco”) in an F-15 Fighter for receiving “Maintainer of the Year” award at Soesterberg AFB in 1992. Tech Sgt. Stewart was stationed at Camp New Amsterdam in the Netherlands and was deployed in Incirlik Air Base in Turkey during the first Gulf War in 1991. He was an aircraft mechanic serving the plane used in missions launched from Incirlik AFB. Your service and dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you.

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blocked out the war, and that he didn’t hear about it much while growing up. “He didn’t talk about it,” Kerry shares. “Only recently has he started telling us things.” Unfortunately, Mark has been diagnosed with dementia, but he remembers his service during World War II very well... even down to knowing his Army serial number.

One such tale occurred shortly after arriving in France (at this time he was Sergeant Clipper). He was in his tent writing to Genevieve when another soldier challenged him to a boxing match. Not only is boxing his favorite sport, but he had been trained in boxing at Georgetown University. Sgt. Clipper laid down his pen, and, without speaking a word, easily defeated his challenger. He then went back to finish his letter. Years later, after the war, he received an invitation to that very same soldier’s wedding.

Mark served in the 102nd Infantry under Montgomery in the German Campaign of the European Theater. “He was in the thick of it,” states Kerry. “He saw lots of action.”

They would travel from town to town in Germany, “taking” towns, such as Aachen, as they went. Mark was injured in one such battle when he was hit with shrapnel from a hand grenade. Pieces went into his hand, which are still there today, and another piece went through his canteen and into his side. He hadn’t realized he was injured until his lieutenant tagged him to be taken to the aid station. Mark removed the tag and kept fighting. He switched to a carbine from an M1 which was easier for him to handle with his injury. He continued to fight until his lieutenant forced him to go to the aid station.

While on the mend at the hospital in Belgium, a bomb accidentally hit the hospital. Mark escaped the incident withA shadowbox of Mark’s WWII mementos. out a single scratch. He helped others who

hen first meeting Mark Clipper, you would never guess that he is 96 years old; he appears much younger. He is such a polite, kind, and a very pleasant man that you’d also never guess that he was once a “rough and tumble” soldier “who thought he could win the war by himself.” That is how his wife, Genevieve describes him. And she should know - they’ve been married for almost 77 years.

While attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Mark was told that the army needed officers, so he volunteered. His date of voluntary induction was in January 1943, and he entered into active service in February 1943. Prior to his induction, Mark married Genevieve on December 26, 1942.

They were still newlyweds when he shipped out to Europe. The last thing he remembers seeing is the Statue of Liberty.

Mark has many tales to tell, although they are just now starting to come to the surface. His son, Kerry, says that his father

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were injured. He was then picked up to be transported to another facility.

The Jeep he was riding in was hit by a bomb. This time Mark was seriously injured. He woke up two weeks later at a hospital in England. During his time in England, he chose to pass on a knife he had acquired to the only man who was returning to the war. He was then transferred to Wakeman Hospital Center at Camp Atterbury in Indiana where he spent 5 1/2 months recovering from a skull fracture.

Mark spoke of other things that happened during his time with the overseas. Sometimes he would go a couple of days without eating if their rations were cheese. “I don’t like cheese,” he says with a smile.

Wintertime in Germany was very cold. According to Mr. Clipper, temperatures would fall down below 0 degrees, and they would encounter German soldiers who were frozen solid. During the night, one of his duties was to set up concertinas (coiled barbed or razor wire) and lay mines between the Allies and German lines.

Mark also remembers losing a couple of good friends. “One died in my arms,” he says. “His name was Eugene, and he was from Indiana.”

After returning home on the ship Queen Elizabeth, Mark traveled to Indiana to offer his condolences to his friend’s family.

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Genevieve and Mark Clipper in the early 1940s.

Mark Clipper received a Purple Heart, Good Conduct ribbon, European Theater ribbon, a Battle Star for the German Campaign, and an Expert Infantryman badge. He was honorably discharged on May 31, 1945.

Mark and Genevieve Clipper had six children (the oldest passed away a few years ago). His first job after leaving the army was serving as a tax collector. Later on, he began a career in interior decorating and furniture selling. The couple used to love to go dancing, but now they spend their time entertaining their grandchildren, enjoying the company of their two dogs, and loving life in their home near Carmichaels.

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GreeneScene by Rhetta Byham

Greene County Veterans Memorial Park Salutes All Veterans More than three years ago, Rick Black, veteran of the Vietnam War and an active member of VFW Post No. 4793, spearheaded an effort to bring the Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall to Greene County. Rick turned to other like-minded individuals and together the group formed a committee (Greene County Salute to Veterans) in early 2016 and began the arduous task of bringing the traveling wall to Waynesburg.

After a year and a half of fundraising and planning, the committee was successful in their endeavor and the wall traveled to Greene County in September 2017. “It was like nothing I had ever seen,” says Connie Hart, committee member. “The people poured to the fairgrounds” for the event, dressed patriotically, bringing donations, and volunteering their time to assist with the event however needed. An estimated 10,000 people came through the fairgrounds during the four days the memorial was available and monetary donations continued to pour in. “We were blown away,” Connie adds.

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thought to donate it to a veteran organization, but someone suggested a veterans memorial park. “People really care about their veterans, and the turn out for the wall reflected that,” says Connie. “We decided that creating the Greene County Veterans Park would give people a needed outlet to show their support and gratitude.”

A representative from the committee went to the commissioners and asked for a place to build the park. The commissioners offered a spot near the county’s tennis courts, just a short distance from the Greene County Historical Society Museum and new WWI memorial.

To design the park, the committee spent a lot of time looking at other memorial parks around the United States. The park will have a circular layout, with a podium in the middle for ceremonies. Behind the podium will be the main memorial, carved from black granite. Arranged in a circle from the main memorial will be the large, gray granite markers bearing veterans’ names on both sides and messages from loved ones carved into its surface. Each monument holds 160 names. Benches will also be spaced around the circle to allow for

quiet contemplations. The nearby WWI memorial will connect to the memorial park by sidewalk. The open design of the park allows for future expansions, also.

The park is not just for Greene County veterans, but for all veterans;, alive or deceased. If you would like to remember and honor a veteran, names will always be available for purchase. Those names or ‘bricks’ that are purchased before the end of 2019 can make special requests in regards to placement. Bricks cost $200 for the interior and $150 for the exterior of the gray granite memorials. Granite benches can be purchased and engraved for the cost of $2,500.

The committee is also looking for sponsors that would like to assist with other costs related to the park. “The park is an expensive endeavor,” shares Connie. “But we’ve had a lot of volunteers and sponsors that have helped us.”

The park is scheduled to be dedicated on Memorial Day 2020 and is currently on-target to reach that goal. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, donate, or purchase a brick, please contact Connie Hart at 724-8521252 or cmhart@windstream.net.

Greene County Salute to Veterans Committee receive a check from Chevron. L-R Mike Belding, Cindy & Donnie Martin, Brent Robinson (Chevron), Rick Black, Connie Hart, Karen & Don Keller and JoAnne Marshall.

Thousands of visitors attended the Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall exhibit at the fairgrounds in 2017.

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oseph J. Zetti, age 96, son of Domenick and Mary Zetti, is originally from Clarksville (Pitt Gas). He graduated from Jefferson High School. He served in WWII as a medic on the battlefields of Italy.

In 1944, Joseph was captured and became a prisoner of war in Germany for 15 months. Joseph is, and always has been, extremely proud to have served his country and has received commendation medals such as the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Medical Combat Badge, POW Medal and the Presidential Citation Ribbon.

Joe is still active and currently living in Akron, OH. He attends monthly veterans meetings and can be seen riding in may parades, proudly waving the U.S. flag.

Joe still keeps up on Greene County news and would love to hear from any Greene County residents. GreeneScene Community Magazine joins with Joe’s family to honor him for his dedication to

serving his country and the American people.

We thank you and salute you for your service.

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allace H. Mays of Point Marion enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He spent two years in the Philippines during the war. Wallace celebrated his 99th birthday on September 27, 2019.

GreeneScene Community Magazine is pleased to join Brenda Sapp in honoring her father Wallace H. Mays Sr. Thank you for service in protecting the freedoms of the United States. We salute you.

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Jump and Move at WCES!

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lbert Einstein felt that “play is the highest form of research.” At Waynesburg Central Elementary School, the Jump and Move program gives students a chance to learn and get exercise while playing.

Kellie-Ann Maute, 4th grade teacher at WCES and Wellness committee member, leads the Jump and Move program. “We’re very focused on the health and wellness of the students within Central Greene School District,” says Kellie-Ann. The Jump and Move playground “was created in hopes that it would lead to increased physical activity for the students,” she adds.

The playground, painted in August, was made possible by a donation from the Social Service League. Sixty-three stencils were purchased and used to create the playground.

The playground is open to those from Pre-K through fifth grade. It’s used by the students during recess; teachers sometimes utilize it during physical education courses as well.

Different stations have been established for different types of activities. Students are able to do the following skills: skier jumps,

skipping, galloping, criss-cross, zig-zag, jumping jacks, and running lightning bolts.

They are also able to do a “Copy Me” activity where the leader makes a move and three others follow their movements.

Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasize the importance of recess. The CDC recommends at least twenty minutes of recess per school day.

Having the advantage of play and physical activity benefits students in many ways. Students are more attentive in the class room, which also leads to better productivity. “Playtime can also help students improve communication skills, problem-solving skills and cooperation”, says Kellie-Ann. These benefits are felt not only in school but in family life as well.

According to a study by Harvard Health there are six important ways that playing outside helps children: Sunshine: sunshine plays an important role in supporting a child’s immune system and promotes sleep and good temperament.

Exercise: being outdoors makes active play more appealing for children.

Executive Function: children need free time in order to learn life skills.

Taking Risks-to quote the Harvard study

American Education Week November 18-22, 2019

The Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Celebrate Our School Communities

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or 98 years, American Education Week has celebrated the hard-working men and women who make a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. This year we elevate and champion the outstanding work and contributions of teachers, bus drivers, instructional aides, cafeteria workers, school nurses, school secretaries, maintenance workers, administrators, and custodians-plus countless others! Original sponsors of the event were the National Education Association and the American Legion.

Representatives of these organizations met in 1919 to seek ways to generate public support for education. Although the original education week took place in December, 1921 it is now always celebrated the week before Thanksgiving. 2019’s theme will be reflected in special observances each day of the celebration: • Monday, November 18, 2019: Kickoff Day • Tuesday, November 19, 2019: Parents Day • Wednesday, November 20, 2019: Education Support Professionals Day • Thursday, November 21, 2019: Educator for a Day • Friday, November 22, 2019: Substitute Educators Day

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directly “the lessons we learn from failure are as just as important as those we learn from success”.

Socialization: playing together teaches children how to make friends, how to treat others, how to get along and how to share.

Appreciation of Nature: the simple act of being outside makes children appreciate nature more.

The importance of playtime cannot be overstated. The idea of making physical activity extra fun for students is inspirational.

While students of Waynesburg Central Elementary are staying fit, they are also having fun.

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saac Newton Dreamer, a largely unknown farmer who died in 1935, has been nearly lost to history. A quick search of records housed within the county will turn up little. If you want to learn more about this elusive figure in Greene County’s past, you have to dig deep. Isaac was a man of vision, of dreams. As such, he left us one of the most scenic monuments in the county.

Off the beaten path, along Day Road in the most northwestern part of Richhill Township in Greene County is the Dreamer Family Cemetery and Memorial Park. The location has a commanding view of the scenic valley below and was undoubtedly chosen for this very reason. This land was once part of the Dreamer farm.

Isaac spent his life as a bachelor, having been born to Rosanna Dreamer on April 7th, 1859. His only other close relative was his sister Rebecca. Rebecca also chose to remain single throughout the duration of her life and died on March 5th, 1935 of pneumonia with complications from cancer. Not long after Rebecca’s death, Isaac died from pneumonia on March 24th, 1935. From what we can see, Isaac and Rebecca spent their lives with their mother until her death in 1898.

In his will, Isaac saw to it that his small family would be remembered by a large monument in a new family cemetery, but he also wished to commemorate ALL individuals who have served their country with a large memorial monument.

His will provided for he and his sister to be buried on an acre of ground that had been set aside for a cemetery. He requested that his mother Roseanna, who had been buried elsewhere, be reinterred in the new family cemetery. Ten thousand dollars was set aside to purchase two markers. One marker was dedicated to Isaac, his sister and his mother, and a second marker was in memory of the armed services.

This second monument was a grand statement. It is an obelisk, over 35 feet tall, and topped with a granite carved eagle whose wingspan measures over five feet. The whole monument is reputed to weigh over 55,000 pounds. At the base an inscription reads: “Erected in their memory by I. N. Dreamer..

Inscriptions are carved on each of its four faces:

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1775 – 1781 The Revolutionary War bravely they fought and founded a nation.

• 1861 – 1865 The Civil War fulfilled their purpose to free the slaves and preserve the union of the state • 1898 Spanish-American War theirs a successful war to help an oppressed people • 1917 – 1918 The World War on land, air and sea at home and abroad they served heroically.

The plot that this magnificent eagle-topped obelisk sits on is marked at the corners by four small granite blocks each bearing a single word: Nurses, Sailors, Soldiers, and Marines.

Nearby is a large, well-dressed block of granite with three small stones behind it that bear the names and dates of birth and death for Isaac N. Dreamer, his mother Roseanna, and his sister Rebecca.

Dreamer also specified for a 25 acre park to be created around the monument to provide a place for reflection, and to ensure that anyone in the area who may not be able to afford a burial plot elsewhere would have the ability to have a proper burial there.

However, Dreamers’ will was not followed completely.

He had provided that a organization for the care and upkeep of the park and cemetery be established, and allocated funds to provide for these measures. The organization wasn’t established in his lifetime and it was determined that the funds be dispersed to the other heirs of his estate. The park sat vacant and uncared for until 1978 when the county instated it as the Dreamer Memorial Park that it was always intended to be.

It’s fair to say that every community in the county has a small veterans memorial of some sort, and there are several large veterans memorials scattered throughout the county, some in large cemeteries, and others, like the Jesse Taylor Memorial in Jollytown, stand on their own as a testament to the brave men and women from Greene County who gave their all to defend their nation.

New monuments are still being built around the county. In 2018, a new World War I Memorial was dedicated on the land behind the tennis court on Rolling Meadows Road, just outside of Waynesburg and a new veterans monument is being planned in the same location. But nothing can compare to the solitary location and serene landscape around the Dreamer Memorial Park.

Why Isaac N. Dreamer chose to allow for such a park and monument in his will is as much a mystery as the man himself. Research has been able to uncover little information on Dreamer and his life and family. Perhaps there are clues out there still waiting to be uncovered, and the details of this man and his desire to monumentally commemorate the military history of this county and nation will be revealed. If you ever find yourself in need of a quite place to reflect or are just taking a scenic fall drive, take the time to make the trip into the high rolling hills of Richhill Township, and trace the ridges and valleys until you find Day The Dreamer family plot also resides in Dreamer Memorial Road and experience the serenity of this largely Park. unknown local monument.

The Veterans Memorial at Dreamer Memorial Park commemorates all veterans.

This eagle sits upon the top of the Veterans Memorial.

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Public Service Profile

by Lauren Bertovich

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ovember has arrived, the weather is have to struggle to buy gifts and even helped cool and our hearts are warm. This with groceries and other items throughout is the time of year when we show the year. Kathy and Renee also work with loour gratitude for all the wonderful people cal elementary schools to collect food, blanin our lives. It is important to think about kets, and send letters and colored pictures to our freedoms and the opportunities made veterans in hospitals. available to us. It’s easy to become so busy Kathy describes their list of services as that even the little things are often taken ultimately limitless. The will do anything in for granted. Before we become preoccupied their power to help a veterans with teir iswith the holiday season, let us take the time sues. She speaks passionately about the times to recognize the men and women who have they must help the families when a veteran made the ultimate sacrifice so that every passes away. “It really can be a lot for a famAmerican citizen may live in this country ily to deal with. We try to do as much as we with unlimited possibilities. It is time to give can to make this process easier for a grieving thanks and praise to our veterans. family. Sometimes that means making sure When a young woman or man enters all documentation is in order, contacting futhe military, the life and person they have neral homes, and so on. Being able to offer always known will be forever changed. Be- any type of help is comforting to a family in coming a soldier means becoming a defend- bereavement, it is an inexplicable feeling.” er and it finds unknown discipline within Make sure you come out to support each person. It can be unfortunate that no these wonderful women and all of the vetmatter the strength or determination, inju- erans they represent this month at the Veterries do happen. Whether they’re mental or ans Day Parade. It will be featuring different physical, it is vital to know help is available organizations from Greene county includto our veterans in need. ing different Boy and Girl Scout Troops, Kathy Cipcic is the Director of Vet- pageant queens and marching bands from eran’s Affairs and also a State and National various school districts. The Veteran’s Day Certified Veteran’s Officer. She works closely Parade will begin approximately 10:00am on with her administrative assistant, Renee Im- Monday November 11th, 2019. If you are hoff, also a State Certified Veteran’s Officer, or know a veteran and are in need of service to ensure that our local veterans receive the or any type of assistance, please contact the benefits, services and assistance they need to Greene County Office of Veteran’s Affairs live a fulfilling life. This can include but is not located on 93 East High Street, Room B2, limited to, obtaining specific documentation Waynesburg, Pa, 15370, 724-852-5275. and certifications to transporting veterans to medical appointments and facilities.

When a veteran is in need of mental health treatment, the office will contact the appropriate agencies and help the veteran receive the appropriate treatment.

The office assisted a single mother veteran who was having financial difficulties during the holidays. Employees from SCI Greene went above and beyond The American Legion Auxiliary marches at Waynesburg to ensure she would not Veterans Parade in 2018. Photo courtest Jeanine Henry.

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GCASR Awards Local Community Members and Educators

WHS Breast Cancer Patients Receive Comforting Donation On Monday Oct 7th, 2019, Washington Health System Women’s Center was blessed when local women owned business donated a number of care baskets for women who are

battling breast cancer.

The donor, 84 Lumber, hand delivered the baskets to staff at the WHS Women’s Center and explained how they were honored to stand with countless others this month in raising awareness of this disease and supporting efforts to find a cure. In doing so, they wanted to support local women that are currently battling breast cancer.

The baskets included various items, including a blanket, lotion, slipper socks, a hat, a T-shirt, and a water bottle. The baskets will be given to some of the patients at L-R: Ashley Macik, Kate Recupero, Alice Murphy, Nicole WHS during their breast cancer Goodwin, Michelle McIlvaine, and Amy Smiley. journey.

WU Challenges Students to Make “Something from Nothing” Waynesburg University’s Entrepreneurial Hub for Innovative Ventures and Endeavors (eHIVE) hosted the “Something from Nothing” Innovation Challenge Thursday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium.

The goal of the challenge was to transform an ordinary item - plastic bags - into something of value. Interested students formed teams of up to four people and for the first time, high school students were invited to participate.

The challenge kicked off Sept. 26 in the eHIVE when teams registered and received the revealed item. The teams then had one week to complete the challenge.

All innovations were on display for voting on Oct. 3 and cash prizes were awarded

in three categories: high school, artistic/social impact and economic impact.

First, second and third place cash prizes were awarded in all three categories, with each top-place team receiving $100 per team member and $100 for the affiliated organization. The “Something from Nothing” challenge was supported by the EQT Foundation.

Congratulations to Carmichaels Area HS Team, who swept the competition with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 1st place: Lucas Swartz, Jacob Smith, and Jason McAfee with “Label Man”. 2nd place: Kiara Brozik, Garrett Dice, Scott Adams, and Nick Juliani with “Hand Made Jewelry”. 3rd place: Caleb Gallagher, Alicia Johnston, Mason Faddis, and Zack Gamble with “Mighty Kite”.

L-R: Kiara Brozik, Zack Gamble, Caleb Gallagher, Mason Faddis, Alicia Johnston, Lucas Swartz, Jacob Smith, and Jason McAfee

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The Greene County Association of School Retirees honored community members and teachers with multiple awards and grants at their 2019 fall luncheon. A primary goal of PASR [Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees] is the support of public education.

2019 Lauretta Woodson Award: PASR’s educational support committee has developed the Lauretta Woodson Award program to help showcase our public schools in a positive manner. The purpose of the Lauretta Woodson Recognition Program is to honor educators and support professionals for doing an outstanding job within a district or school.

Chapters select the award recipients and they are presented with a medallion, certificate, and PASR pin.

The local chapter, Greene County Association of School Retirees, presented the 2019 award to Kevin Willis of Carmichaels.

Pictured with Kevin are his parents, Tom and Karen Willis, both educators. GCASR President, Lori Greene, presented the award at the association’s fall luncheon.

2019 John J. Dillon PASR Service Award: The John J. Dillon PASR Service Award has been developed in an effort to recognize individuals that give tremendous service to GCASR [Greene County Association of School Retirees]. This recognition award is for persons who contribute outstanding service to the association and its members. A listing of each year’s honorees is framed and displayed at the PASR headquarters building in Mechanicsburg, PA in the John J. Dillon Hall of Fame.

The 2019 service award recipient is Colleen Valosen. Past award winners from GCASR are : Juanita Pecjak, Martha W. McMillen, Forest ‘Bud’ Cottle, Margaret Cipcic, Frances Hardy, Linda McCracken, M. Patricia Jones, Alberta Jones, and Alice Souders.

Education Support School Grants: The GCASR honored the county ed support win-

Colleen Valosen, winner of John J. Dillion PASR Service Award, is pictured with GCASR President Lori Greene.

ners at their 2019 fall luncheon with school grants of $500 each. The grants are awarded annually to current school employees based on applications.

Carmichaels Area – Meghan Patton – Purchase Lego Mindstorm Robotics Kit to be used to create a robot, using the engineersing design process, coding, and problem solving.

Central Greene – Kelsey Tate – Purchase 2 HP Chromebooks to be used by students to work on college application, scholarship applications, and career readiness projects.

Greene County CTC – Natalie Goodwin – Create a maker space with heat press, and vinyl transfer items.

Jefferson-Morgan – Danielle Shrader – Purchase 2 iPad minis to use with coding wands and teaching coding.

Southeastern Greene – Jeremy Reed – Purchase the Prestan Professional Adult CPRAED Training Manikin to include CPR and First Aid Certification in the Drivers Education Program, The equipment with meet the new American Heart Association requirements.

West Greene – Jessica Wassil – Purchase Lakeshore educational products [manipulatives] and two Fire HD 8 kids edition tablets with cases.

Kevin Willis received the Lauretta Woodson Award. Kevin is pictured withhis parents, Tom and Karen Willis, both educators.

L-R: Danielle Shrader [Jefferson Morgan] Kelsey Tate [Central Greene] Jessica Wassil [West Greene], back Megan Patton [Carmichaels] Natalie Goodwin [GCCTC] and Jeremy Reed [Southeastern Greene].

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Knights of Columbus Donates to Charity

Deputy Grand Knight Patrick Fitch and Catholic Charities Director Gary Yaquinto.

The Knights of Columbus’ Pro-Life Baby Bottle Campaign is a fund-raising activity to collect monies to support culture of life initiatives at the local level. Empty baby bottles are distributed after Mass to parishioners, who return the baby bottles after a few weeks filled with change, paper money and checks.

The $1,006 raised was donated to Catholic Charities for use in their Pro-Life programs. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, CT. The Knights of Columbus for St. Matthias Parish, St. Ann Council 12703, District 111 are: John Jacobs, Grand Knight; Patrick Fitch, Deputy Grand Knight; Brian Kirby, Chancellor; Keith Davin, Treasurer; Barry Nelson, Financial Secretary; Sam Cario, Recorder; and, Father Albin McGinnis, Chaplin.

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Greene Connections 2020 Calendar Enjoy 12 months with unique, historical photographs of Greene County, Pennsylvania, hand-picked by the Greene Connections team of volunteer archivists and researchers with the Greene Connections Calendar 2020. Proceeds from the online

sale will benefit GreeneConnections.com and keep the local history project free of charge. Calendars come in 8.5”x11” for $20 or 11”x14” for $25 and may be purchased via createphotocalendars.com by searching for “Greene Connections”.

Christmas Parade Volunteers Needed The Chamber of Commerce organizes and hosts the Annual Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade each year. This year’s parade is set for Saturday, December 7th beginning at 2:00 p.m. Each year it takes a team of at least 40 volunteers to get the parade lined up, down the street and disbanded. We are looking for volunteers who

Supermarket Sweep Greene County United Way is excited to announce their first Supermarket Sweep - just in time for Thanksgiving!

This timed run through the grocery store let’s you fill your cart with as many groceries as possible before time is up all at no cost to you. You fill the cart and get it in and GCUW pays the bill!

The timed run will take place at Giant Eagle in Waynesburg on Nov. 21 at 8 am. Winners will be notified by phone after the raffle drawing on Nov. 14.

FMI or to purchase a ticket (cost $10), contact MaChal at 724-852-1009 or mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org.

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The Graysville American Legion Post 416 is changing its name to the West Greene American Legion Post 416. “Since approcimately 90% of the Graysville Post are veterans who attended West Greene school, it was felt that changing the name to be more inclusive of the area was appropriate,” says Commander Buzz Walters.

The Post meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Harveys Grange at 7pm. Anyone interested in joining can contact Buzz Walters 724499-5332 or Bill Pulkownik at 724-428-3951.

might be interested in serving a few hours to help make this annual tradition a success.

Volunteers are needed for line up from noon to 3:30 and disbandment from 2pm to 4pm.

The parade is underwritten this year by First Rolling Meadows Nursing and RehaEnergy. If you would like to participate, bilitation will be hosting a Halloween party please contact melody@greenechamber.org on October 30. The event will kick-off with or 724-627-5926. entertainment at 4pm for the residents and from 5 - 6pm Trick or Treat for the commu-

Halloween at Rolling Meadows

Holiday Benefit/Vendor Show & Children’s Christmas Party Carmichaels VFW Auxiliary Post 3491 presentstheir Annual Holiday Benefit/Auction Vendor Show on Nov. 2 and 3 from 10am - 3pm at the Carmichaels VFW social hall. Various vendors will be in attendance, inlcuding: Pampered Chef, Vantel Pearls Avon, quilts, essential oils, Paparazzi, Mary Kay, Younique, 31, Scentsy, LulaRoe, Hempwork CBD oil tinctures, Damsel in Defense,

Graysville American Legion Changing Its Name

nity, staff and resident families to join in the fun. The residents look forward to seeing everyone dressed up in their best costume.

Hope to see you there!

Afterstroke Support Group

Seeking Answers Together. Stroke sup- Street, Washington). For more information, Color Street, etc.... Also a Chinese auction, port group meets on the 4th Tuesday of ev- contact Shelly Anderson at 724-470-9187. food sales, and 50/50. Free admission. ery month from 5:30-7:30 pm starting Sep- This group is open to people of Greene, The Carmichaels VFW Auxiliary also tember 24. Meetings are held at the Faith Washington and Fayette County. will be holding a Kids Christmas Party on United Presbyterian Church (900 E. Beau Dec. 7, starting at 1pm. They are asking for volunteers for entertainment such as face painting, balloon twisting artists, magic acts, etc.....Contact Faye Pratt, 724-966Holiday Craft Blast will be held on December 8th at the Greene County Fairgrounds 5965. from 10 am-4 pm. Vendors are needed for this event. If interested contact shine201027@ yahoo.com

Vendors Needed for Craft Blast

Touch-A-Truck Love

Christopher Pace loves TouchA-Truck so much his mom, Kelly, says he insisted on wearing all 3 shirts the Monday after the event because he couldn’t pick just one, he loved them all.

Kelly says he will probably wear all 4 shirts next year!

Pot of Gold & Gift Card Raffle Get a chance to win $1500 in cash and over $1000 in gift cards and certificates.

Tickets are based on the Pennsylvania Lottery Pick 3 number. The winning number

will be the number drawn on March 14, 2020. Each $10 ticket has two numbers on it. Tickets were donated by Behm’s Funeral.

To purchase tickets, call 724-627-6366.

Multiphasic Blood Testing Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 7:00 am - 10:00 am at Washington Health System Greene. Sponsored by Waynesburg Rotary Club. Blood Testing includes: Multiphasic./Wellness Blood Test ($45), Test Results ($5), Urine Test ($10), Iron Panel ($20), Magnesium ($10), Thyroid Profile ($45), PSA Test ($30), C-Reactive Protein

($25), Vitamin B12 & Folate ($40), Vitamin D 25 OH ($40), Homocysteine ($40), HGB A1C ($25), Testosterone ($25), Hepatitis C ($50), Lymes Blood Test ($50). Super Spcials Available. For best results a 10 hour fast from food is required and no alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing.

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2019 winners of the Distinguished Service Award and McCracken Legacy Award

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he Greene County Chamber of Commerce hosted their 32nd annual Membership Banquet and presentation of the Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, October 19th on the Waynesburg University Campus in the Benedum Dining Hall.

The Distinguished Service Awards are bestowed based on lasting contributions to community welfare, participation in civic organizations, evidence of leadership ability, success in vocation, personal and/or business progress, and cooperation with other individuals and organizations. The award has no relation to work performed for the Chamber of Commerce. Jack McCracken was the first individual recipient in 1988. Special awards have been presented from time to time over the years as well as posthumous awards. The Organizational Distinguished Service Award was presented from 2004 to 2015. In 2016 the McCracken Legacy Award was presented for the first time to First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County.

Receiving the 2019 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is John “Buzz” Walters.

Mr. Walters is a graduate of Mapletown High School and a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He began a teaching career in 1960 at West Greene High School where his love of sports also turning into coaching. He coached football for 8 years and wrestling for 32 years. He also coached at two other high schools in the area.

He is recognized throughout southwestern Pennsylvania as a crusader of worthy causes, particulary those with military or community roots. He frequently leads the Pledge of Allegiance at county commissioner meetings and when the courts convene. If you see him out and about, he will most likely be on his way to a meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Greene County United Way, the 40-8, the Veteran’s Council of Greene County, Knights of Pythias, Marine Corps League, Retired Coaches Association, United Methodist Church, Loyal Order of the Moose, American Legion, or to one of the many other worthy causes that lie deep in his heart.

In 2017, he received the John C. “Ace” Mann Blue Cap of the Year Award by the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania during a special convention held in Harrisburg. The award is designed to recognize a member of the American Legion, or Legionnaire, who exemplifies the goals and ojbectives set forth by the American Legion.

Over the years, he has served his community in many ways and has received many honors, awards and titles for his efforts. In addition to being a teacher and coach, he has been an active volunteer and a businessman. His endless passion for local worthy causes he has been a tireless volunteer for many organizations throughout the county and state. But honors and awards is not why he has served and touched the lives of so many. His service comes from within and from a heart the size of Texas.

The first thing that generally comes to mind when folks hear his name is his passion for the annual Leatherneck’s Christmas toy drive “Toys for Tots”. This is a project that he is passionate about, but just one of many. The project reaches 500 plus children each year making the Holiday a little brighter for families facing tough times.

He spearheaded the restoration of the landmark Crouse School on route 21 West just before the village of Rogersville. As a member of the Greene County Historical Society, he worked to secure funding to help with the repairs, donations of materials and volunteer to help with the work.

He serves on many non-profit boards in the county and is a Masonic Chaplin, member of the American Legion where he served as Commander of the Mt. Morris Legion for 30 years before moving to the same position in the West Greene Legion. His volunteer service does not end with local organizations. In his place of business,

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Walters Takedown Tire Shop located in Rogersville, houses a wide collection of military, sports and local historical memorabilia. The shop is worth a visit and guests will leave with a better understanding of the man behind the counter, the place that he calls home and the importance of serving others with a grateful heart.

The 2019 POSTHUMOUS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD will be presented in memory of former Greene County Sheriff, Brian Tennant to his family. Mr. Tennant was a lifelong resident of Greene County and a 2001 graduate of Waynesburg Central High School. After graduation he entered into public service by joining the Waynesburg/ Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company earning Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Vehicle Rescue Technician certifications.

Brian broadened his public service efforts by earning his EMT certification and began employment with EMS Southwest where he worked for a number of years.

Tennent entered law enforcement in 2007 after graduating from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Training Academy as a patrolman for the Waynesburg Borough Police Department.

During his time there, he received numerous awards for service including; The Pennsylvania Fireman’s, Earl Dundore Humanitarian Service Award, the Western Pennsylvania Fireman’s Association Award for Valor, an Award and Medal for Meritorious Service and Lifesaving from Waynesburg Borough, and a Citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for his courageous actions during a house fire while on duty as a Police Officer.

Shortly thereafter in 2010, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Folliwng extensive treatment and recovery, Brian successfully ran for public office becoming the youngest Sheriff in Pennsylvania in 2013 at the age of 30. As the first Greene County Sheriff to graduate from the National Sheriff ’s Institue, Brian had many notable accomplishments during his first term. In addition to the solicitation and receiving of thousands of dollars for the improvement of the Sheriff ’s Office he greatly expanded community outreach efforts and presence. There was also significant expansion of the Sheriff ’s Office through the addition of security forces, broadening access to gun permits, “drug take-back drives”, an internship program with Waynesburg University Criminal Justice Department, and county-wide initiatives for institution of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program into all five school districts in the county.

Tennant won re-election in 2017 and led the Sheriff ’s Office to assist the limited law enforcement resources within the county facilitating joint training and efforts among agencies.

Mr. Tennant was a Paul Harris Fellow and held memberships in many organizations including; Rotary Club of Waynesburg, First Baptist Church, the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #153, Greene County Chamber of Commerce, the NRA, Firearm Owners Against Crime, Pennsylvania Narcotics Officer Association, North American Police Work Dog Association, Pennsylvania Sheriff ’s Association and The Pennsylvania Society.

He was a supporter of many local programs including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. He participated in fund raising efforts in addition to sharing his personal experiences as a cancer patient and public servant with others. Mr. Tennant is survived by his wife, Jessica and four sons.

The McCracken Legacy Award is awarded to a business or organization, having an operating presence in Greene County who has demonstrated ambition, profitability, growth, sound business planning, customer satisfaction and management of people; a commitment to social responsibility and exemplary community involve-

ment; demonstrated a positive social and/or economic impact on the community and exemplary civic community leadership.

Receiving the 2019 MCCRACKEN LEGACY AWARD is Fox Ford. Fox Ford opened its doors on July 18, 1921, when L.L. Long founded the Mt. Morris Motor Company in Mt. Morris, Pa. The

company sold new and used vehicles, as well as Ford tractors and equipment. The following month, the United Sates officially ended World War I with a peace treaty signed with the Germans and Warren Harding was President of the United States.

On January 1, 1929, three brothers-in-laws, Ollie J. Fox, Raymond L. Fox, Willis E. Fox and Mr. Long purchased the Mt. Morris Motor Company. Remarkably, through the hard work and dedication of the Fox’s, the business managed to survive the Great Depression, which began only 11 months following the change of leadership.

The brothers decided to purchase real estate in Waynesburg and on March 1, 1941, the Fox Motor Company was opened in conjunction with the Mt. Morris Motor Company. Due to the ban on all new vehicle production following Pearl Harbor and during WWII, nine months after the opening of the new store, the Fox brothers had to look to other options to keep both dealerships open. The stores relied on used car sales, fabrication of auto parts, selling gasoline, and a trucking business hauling Red Dog and stone.

Ollie’s son, Robert W. Fox, joined the Fox Motor Company’s team in June of 1946 as a mechanic and went on to grow the business while continuing the Fox legacy of great service to both his customers and the local community.

The Ford tractor business was sold in 1953 to employee Charles VanDruff, the Mt. Morris property was sold to Jeanie Russell, and a new body shop was built near the Waynesburg store.

Raymond retired on November 1, 1064 and sold his share of the Fox Motor Company to Robert W. Fox. Prior to his date, the business was a partnership but became a corporation, Fox Auto Sales, Inc., with three owners. Following Ollie’s death in December of 1965, Robert and Willis took over the corporation as the owners.

The two men acquired land immediately East of the dealership and expanded the used car operation. A few years later in 1974 and 1975, Robert’s two eldest sons, Ronald B. Fox and David R. Fox joined the corporation as a salesman and detailers. Willis stepped down from his role as President of the corporation and retired in August of 1978, leaving Robert as the sole owner of Fox Auto Sales, Inc. With Robert as President of Fox Auto Sales, Inc. and three of his sons on his team, ground was broken for a new dealership in August of 1996. The construction site was on the opposite end of the car lot. The new building was opened for business in April of 1997, and with a new name, Fox Ford Mercury, Inc. In 2004, the owners purchased a former BP station and renovated it to become their used car dealership. In 2011, the building was renovated again and is now the dealership’s five-bay Quick Lane business.

President Robert W. Fox passed in May of 2012, leaving his three sons to continue the business and legacy. Mark E. Fox became President of Fox Ford, Inc. on April 1, 2013. Mark, Ron and David continue to serve the community as volunteer fire fighters, and community leaders. Mark serves as a board member of a local bank and is active on the board of Waynesburg University. The Fox’s have always believed strongly in delivering exceptional service to their customers and look forward to serving client needs for years to come.

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