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On the cover: The family of former Punxsutawney Area School District teacher and coach Barry Young devotes its efforts to finding a kidney donor for its patriarch.

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In back, from left, sons Eric and Craig, Barry Young, Karen Young, in front, from left, Sylvie the dog, grandson Dade Davenport, daughter-inlaw Christina Young with granddaughter Adria, and Amoreena Pauley all sporting their shirts showing support for Barry, and raising awareness of his need for a kidney. The shirts say “In This Family No One Fights Alone” Submitted photo.

Family in Search of Kidney Donor for Barry Young By Alex Nelson of the Courier Express reprinted by permission Punxsutawney family is doing all they can to find a living kidney donor for father and husband, Barry Young. Young was told he would need a kidney transplant, and was also told a living donor would be the best option. He was accepted to the waiting list for UPMC at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh in November after a lengthy evaluation. Young is on the UPMC waiting list for a transplant, but has much better odds finding someone on his own to donate a kidney to him. With this knowledge, his family set to spreading the word about his need for a kidney. They had T-shirts made they wear often which display the website to be tested as a possible donor. The back of them say “My friend Barry needs a kidney” with the link included. He was diagnosed with crescentic IGA nephropathy, which is an aggressive autoimmune disease that can affect the body’s ability to filter waste from the blood. The family learned this is something he was born with, and as a result of it the patient develops end stage renal disease and needs dialysis. Currently, Young is treating his condition with dialysis treatments every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for four hours starting at 6 a.m. He has been on dialysis

for a little more than a year, and says that it is very exhausting. In addition to the dialysis, Young’s fluid intake has to be closely monitored and a strict renal diet followed. Young and his wife, Karen, have been married for 43 years, which the pair agree feels like a lifetime. Young and his wife were both teachers at the Punxsutawney Area School District. He retired in 2012 after 37 years as a special education teacher. His favorite part was the students. “Just dealing with the students. Espe-

Support, Faith and Optimism By Jennifer Skarbek of Hometown magazine Many readers are familiar with Barry Young from his nearly fourdecade-long career as a special education teacher in the local school district and his years of continued dedication to school sports, coaching track and field, wrestling and football. Through both of these callings, teacher and coach, Barry has used his strong personal attributes to inspire students to always do their best despite the obstacles and challenges. Perhaps it is this same sense of determination and resilience, as well as a firm and unshakeable faith, that has allowed Barry to persevere through his own medical issues. Since being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that has caused severe renal disease, Barry has faced days of dialysis and now is in need of a kidney transplant. Regardless, Barry has retained a positive outlook on life, stating, “Everything will be fine; trust in the Lord! Always be joyful and happy.” According to Barry’s family, it is this positive attitude that has influenced his ability to be a supportive husband, father and grandfather, before - Continued on page 10

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illions of people across the globe donate to charities or volunteer as a means of bolstering their communities and helping the less fortunate. Such help is valuable no matter when it’s offered, but giving back in 2020 has proven to be an especially necessary endeavor. As a global pandemic took hold during the winter of 2019-20, millions of people found themselves battling a potentially deadly virus, while millions more found themselves out of work as the economy came crashing to a halt. Health care workers have been on the front lines in the

fight against the COVID-19 virus for months on end. Stressful working environments and concerns about bringing the virus home and potentially infecting their families have made the challenges of fighting the pandemic even tougher for health care workers. Supporting such workers in these uncertain times can be a great way for people to show just how much they appreciate the extraordinary efforts of doctors, nurses, EMTs, and others who continue to confront COVID-19 every day. • Keep it simple. Efforts to give back to health care workers need not be extraordi-

nary. Simple gestures like preparing a weeknight meal for health care workers and their families, offering to babysit on a weekend afternoon or tackle a few chores around the house can help exhausted health care workers catch their breath. • Donate more than just your time and effort. An actively engaged general public can reassure health care workers that they’re not alone in the fight against COVID-19 and other potentially deadly viruses and diseases. While blood is not used to treat COVID-19, various health organizations, including the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office, have expressed concerns that hospitals will not have enough blood on hand to treat accident victims and sick people who need blood to survive. Social distancing measures may be keeping potential blood donors away, but the

American Red Cross is urging people to continue donating blood so health care workers can meet the needs of patient care. • Support efforts to procure more funding for hospitals. Since the outbreak of COVID19, both the American Hospital Association and the American Nurses Association have expressed hospitals’ need for more financial support as they continue to battle the virus. By supporting such efforts and encouraging others to do the same, people looking to give back can send a message to health care workers that they’re supported and that their voices are being heard. Health care workers continue to confront the COVID-19 virus every day. Giving back to these valued members of the community is a great way to show just how much their efforts are appreciated. •••

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uch of 2020 has been dominated by newsmaking events that have made the year one few people will soon forget. Unprecedented and stressful circumstances can contribute to spirited debates and uncertainty about the future. Complicated situations can affect people in many ways, but the public may be wise to take some cues on how to navigate challenging situations from the professionals who routinely find themselves confronting adversity. Law enforcement officers who don the uniform each and every day routinely put others first in the name of public safety. According to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, there are now more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. Officers often step up to serve despite the risks associated with working in law enforcement. A total of 1,627 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty over the past 10 years. There were 135 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2019 alone. Law enforcement personnel serve many important roles in the communities they serve. Here’s a closer look at the integral roles of police and other law enforcement personnel. • Maintain law and order: The police force is made up of many different departments with the collective goal of maintaining law and order. Traffic police are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road and minimizing the chance of accidents. Other de-

partments canvas the streets ensuring that residents’ civil liberties are not being compromised. • Save lives: Whether they’re preventing a life-threatening crime or administering emergency medical care at a car accident until an ambulance can arrive, law enforcement officers save lives every day. • Assist in adverse situations and provide crisis support: Police officers often fill the role of counselor or friend to people who find themselves in difficult situations. An officer can play a part in helping people make better life choices in the future. Training in situational de-escalation also means police officers are capable of defusing difficult situations before they snowball into serious, potentially life-threatening confrontations. • Investigate crimes: Police are the first people to respond when crimes have been committed. These individuals investigate the situation and find the perpetrator. • Foster strong communities: Law enforcement officers share a unique solidarity with other officers, peers, community leaders, and even medical professionals, which helps to create a strong fabric for a community. Officers frequently have each other’s backs as well as the respect and support of the public for putting their lives on the line. Law enforcement is an essential component of orderly, safe and supportive communities. Recognizing and respecting the important role law enforcement officials play is a great way to show them how much their efforts and sacrifices are appreciated. •••

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Coal Memorial Tiles Tell History By Coal Memorial Committee for Hometown magazine

The Punxsutawney Area Coal Memorial tiles honoring those who worked in any aspect of the coal industry can be seen at the memorial located at 404 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA.

he tiles installed at the Punxsutawney Area Coal Memorial honor individuals who worked in the coal and related industries. Their stories reflect the progress of American labor and industry. Each tile represents individuals and reflects the labor policies that existed during their lifetime. Among the tiles which will be added to the Coal Memorial on September 5, 2021, is one that reflects the history of workers’ compensation. This tile is in memory of Lawson Kunselman, who is being honored by David Mitchell of Brookville. Lawson Kunselman was killed by a rock fall in the Keyser Mine on July 29, 1920. The mine, located near Knoxdale, was owned by the Jones Coal Company. Mr. Kunselman lived in Coolspring. His family had come to Coolspring as settlers and farmers. Mining provided an opportunity for earning additional income to support the family. Lawson was married to the former Verbina Catherine Wolfgang and had three small daughters, Dorothy, Myrna and Edith. The death of a wage earner was a tragedy that families of miners often faced. However, in Lawson Kunselman’s case, there was a ray of hope. The last paragraph in his

obituary published in the Brookville American on Saturday, August 5, 1920, was: “All the miners of the Jones Coal Company are protected by the State Workmen’s Compensation Fund and in addition to the sum that will be paid the wife each month there will be an amount paid to the mother for each child until it reaches the age of 16 years.” Looking at Kunselman’s situation through today’s view, it does not seem remarkable. It is a standard procedure to ensure that a wage earner’s family is provided for when an employee is injured or killed on the job. In Mr. Kunselman’s era, it was of sufficient importance that it was published as part of his obituary. In ancient times there were examples of early workers’ compensation provisions as early as 2050 B.C. Ancient Sumeria, Greece and China paid workers for their injuries. Ancient Arab Law prescribed compensation based on the nature of the injury. In the pre-revolutionary war era, the America Colonies also had a form of workers’ compensation. Privateers, commonly known as pirates, operated on the oceans and were considered allies of the government. They shared their spoils with governors of the colonies in return - Continued on next page

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for having safe ports from which to operate. Privateering was a dangerous occupation in which workers engaged in sea battles and hand-to-hand combat. The schedule of benefits provided payment in pieces of eight (Spanish dollar): Loss of an eye – 100 pieces of eight Loss of a finger – 100 pieces of eight Loss of left arm – 500 pieces of eight Loss of right arm – 600 pieces of eight Loss of left leg – 400 pieces of eight Loss of right leg – 500 pieces of eight The drawback to this benefit plan was that you had to live through the accident in order to collect the benefit. The only hope of compensation for other workers injured on the job was to sue their employer in order to receive compensation. The laws at that time allowed that the employer did not need to pay compensation 1) if the worker was in any way responsible for the injury, 2) if another worker caused the injury, or, 3) the worker accepted the risks by signing an application for the job. With these caveats, it was rare for an injured worker to receive compensation. Mrs. Kunselman and her daughters did not suffer the fate of Mrs. Henry Williams of Walston. According to the Punxsutawney News, Mrs. Williams’ husband was hurled into eternity by a mass of rock and coal falling upon him on the morning of September 14, 1887. Williams had immigrated to America from England in 1850. The family had moved to Walston in April 1880. Henry Williams left a widow, a son and daughter to mourn his sudden death. There was no mention of workers’ compensation for the Miller Family. The dire situation of many workers’ families led to the development of Fraternal Protective Lodges. These organizations met the need to have some benefits for members in the form of mutual insurance. There was rapid growth of fraternal orders in the Punxsutawney area throughout the first half of the 20th century. Insurance became a profitable business and lodges flourished. Workers who could afford to join a lodge participated in the benefits. Laird Spencer was a member of the Punxsutawney Branch of National Protective Legion when he had the misfortune to smash the forefinger on his right hand in

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From 1949 until 1969, families or friends loaded into automobiles in casual dress to enjoy movies under the stars at the Starlite Drive-in Theatre outside of Punxsutawney. It was the first outdoor theatre in the tri-county area. (Photo courtesy of Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society)

Remembering Another ‘First’ in Punxsutawney’s Entertainment By S. Thomas Curry of Hometown magazine n local, state and national news media, we are reminded many times about the historic significance of the “firsts” that occur. There are many to be recognized and cherished as memories of the “best of times” in our lives. Older Hometown readers should remember the Jefferson Theatre on North Findley Street in Punxsutawney, as the place where they saw movies on the big screen. But, perhaps they won’t remember that “the Jeff,” as it was

called by many, closed in the Fall of 1956, for a couple years and then reopened in 1958 for a few years of movies to be enjoyed. When Punxsutawney was at its most productive and profitable years as a commercial center it had a population nearing 10,000 people. As the 20th century began, Punxsutawney would be entertained with live, major stage productions at the Jefferson Theatre. Also, for entertainment, there were a few new “fivecent amusement houses,” to be known as nickelodeons, that showed silent movies. The Jefferson Theatre was built by the

The phenomenon of Drive-in movie theaters. After World War II ended in 1945, a generation of folk in the mid-20th century would experience a new phenomenon in motion pictures when the drive-in was introduced. Among many points, people would not need to dress up, not need to find baby-sitters for children or to find a place to park to see a movie. A family, or a couple, could - Continued on next page

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In early February of 1949, a 33-acre plot of land along PA Route 36, two-miles from downtown Punxsutawney, was cleared to accommodate 400 cars in parking spots facing a screen 50 feet high and 50 feet wide. When the Starlite Drive-in was closed, the land was sold in 1972 for a Jamesway Department Store. (Hometown files).

Remembering Another Continued from previous watch a movie comfortably from their parked car, so comfortably that children would often be dressed in their pajamas. Friends could talk among themselves without causing major disturbances among theatergoers. The “talking-pictures” of many years could now be heard from an in-car speaker placed in the car from a steel pole nearby the parking space. Later technology made it possible for each car to play the movie’s soundtrack through its FM radio. Typical of most drive-in movie theaters, one in the Punxsutawney area was built in a rural area. Punxsutawney people were introduced to the drive-in movie experience when the Starlite Drive-in Theater was opened on May 12, 1949, on land two miles from the downtown along Pa. Route 36 North, what was then generally known as the Punx’yBrookville Road. It would be the first drivein movie house in the immediate area. Its outdoor, natural setting would accommodate 400 cars from stalls that would face a 50 by 50-foot screen. A visit to the snack bar at the theater under the stars was popular for socializing while waiting for popcorn, drinks or sandwiches. Family pictures and musicals would be offered, rain or shine, by the owners. The drive-in theater owners advertised the experience in The Punxsutawney Spirit as a place where “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are.” For young adults who could legally drive, the experience was also an affordable date-night option. The local team of owners included Bert Fetterman, the manager, with many years of experience with movie theaters; Charles Stewart, local jeweler, and later to be manager after the death of Mr. Fetterman; John R. Grube, owner of the Punxsutawney Electric Repair Company and part-owner of BFG Plating Company; and Ralph Neal, owner of the P&N Coal Company. The owners named their project in enter-

With a ticket for 50 cents and children under 12 free, movie-goers enjoyed hot dogs, popcorn, hot coffee and other snacks from a concessions stand. Sound was provided through individual “in-car” speakers. (Copy of The Punxsutawney Spirit advertisement of April 22, 1949)

tainment the Starlite Drive-in Theater. “Starlite” was the most popular name around the country for drive-in theaters, with more than 50 drive-ins using the name (sometimes - Continued on page 20

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Family in Search of Continued from page 3 cially the troubled students… Just make life better for them,” Barry Young said. He also spent each of those years being a coach for various teams within the district, but said that track and field was his favorite. Young himself had been a pole vaulter, and it was the event that he taught the track and field team when he coached. He was also a wrestling and football coach while teaching at the school. “He spent so much of his life helping others, and now we are reaching out to others to find a donor that could save his life,” said Karen Young. The benefits to Young with a living donor is a longer life expectancy, less health complications, and being able to live a more active lifestyle following the transplant. According to Karen Young, on average a kidney from a deceased person lasts 14.7 years, and a living kidney lasts 26.6 years. A living kidney also cuts down on the long wait and reduces the length of hospitalization. A waitlist could take up to five years for Barry to get a kidney, all while his health continues to decline. “Something else I thought was really interesting… three out of 1,000 people who die, die in such a manner that their organs can be used,” Karen Young said. “And then not everyone is an organ donor, so you look at how those statistics go down, down, down. For those interested in being a possible donor, all the medical expenses for the procedure are paid for by the transplant recipient’s insurance. A social worker will work with the donor for possible assistance if the individual needs to take off work, and they may also be eligible for grants and other assistance. UPMC will evaluate the living donor for compatibility. Signing up to be tested as a possible donor can be a completely anonymous process. A donor can choose to be kept completely anonymous throughout the entire process if they wish. Karen Young is also open to being contacted if someone is interested and would like to talk to them about the process. For more information about being a living donor, visit UPMC.com/LivingDonorKidney. Those interested in being tested to see if they are a match for Young

can go to livingdonorreg.upmc.com and provide Barry Young as the intended recipient’s name. If donors aren’t a match for Young, they can still help him get a kidney by being a paired donor. Being a paired donor means that if someone doesn’t match Young, but is a match for someone else, they can still help get him a kidney. If someone is tested to be a match for someone else, but is a match for Young, and their intended recipient matches a donor for Young, they can essentially swap donors so each of the recipients get the kidney they need. “They’ll wait for someone else to match him, and then criss-cross the donors,” Karen Young said. The family is eagerly waiting to find that one match they need to change Barry Young’s life and give him a chance at a healthy and normal life. •••

Continued from page 3 and after his diagnosis. Barry’s wife, Karen, added, “He always wants to be the helper, as much as he can given his situation - and wants to make sure that everyone is taken care of. Even when he is tired and exhausted, he still is as witty as always.” A lifelong resident of Punxsutawney, Barry graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1973, before attending Slippery Rock University, where he majored in Elementary and Special Education and also competed as a pole vaulter as part of the track and field team. Barry enjoys fishing, reading, spending time with family and traveling with his wife. With visits to Italy and Sedona already crossed off their bucket lists, the couple is hoping to resume its travels if and when Barry makes it to the top of the wait list to receive a kidney. In addition to his being on the UPMC kidney transplant list and his family’s effort to spread the word, Barry is in the process of trying to gain acceptance on the list at the Cleveland Clinic so that his odds at finding a match will be increased. Karen said, “We have to do everything we can. In this family, no one fights alone.” •••

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William Henry Harrison Ninth President 1841 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He was the first president

John Tyler Tenth President 1841-1845 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): Loved to play the violin.

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Franklin Pierce Fourteenth President 1853-1857 State Represented: New Hampshire Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): Served in Mexican War.

James Buchanan Fifteenth President 1857-1861 State Represented: Pennsylvania Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was elected five times to the House of Representatives.

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Eighteenth President 1869-1877 State Represented: Illinois Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was a Civil War General. Fought in the Mexican War.

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George Bush Forty-First President 1989-1993 State Represented: Texas Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): When he was 18, he joined the armed forces. He represented Texas in Congress.

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hile the month of February guarantees Punxsutawney a moment of world-wide attention each year, the month of March has become an opportunity for Big Run to garner publicity with the emergence of the Big Run peepers. For many years, until his death in November 2012, John London had recorded the early peeps of the tiny frogs in the center of his beloved hometown. His ceremonial recording of the moment to announce spring was not widely known, not until 1993, anyway, when London’s particular way of weaving a story caught the attention of a reporter for an area newspaper. That printed story eventually went nationwide over the wires of The Associated Press. In Big Run, as with many small towns, residents’ lives were interwoven with nature and weather by the experiences of hunting, fishing and trapping. Stories of encounters and conquests would become legendary. As early as 1888, one particular story had appeared relating to “the wilds” of the area of Big Run, the quiet little settlement of about 1,000 residents. It was late September of 1888 when news stories were appearing about “some gigantic animal resembling a gorilla” reportedly running at large through the forests near Big Run.

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scribed them as “resembling in some degree a human footprint.” However, human footprints were discounted as these strange footprints had toes that were too long and “the foot too wide in front and too narrow behind.” Those who trailed the footprints in the nearby forest for weeks later reported seeing a strange creature walking along the woods “near the old Kramer oil well,” a “monster of hideous mien.” To one eyewitness, it appeared “to be a

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man” with long, shaggy hair all over his body, with “tremendous long arms, and an enormous mouth, filled with huge, white teeth.” This sighting was in broad daylight, the news story reported. The veracity of the witness never was questioned. The story stated, “Mr. Depp is a perfectly reliable young man, not given to exaggeration.” Later in October, George Schwem, proprietor of the McClure Hotel in Big Run reported a sighting, printed in the Big Run Commercial Gazette. His description was of a “form . . . tall and bent, his hair long and straggly, and he wore a sheep skin over his broad shoulders, with the wooly side out.” At that time, the creature was seen gathering chestnuts. In another incident, in the summer of 1918, a snake story emerged in the newspapers. Out of Big Run, Onondaga (now Robertsville) and that vicinity there began the report of a “monstrous reptile” in the Mahoning Creek. The snake was first sighted in late August 1918 in the water across from Alahoe Park (between Robertsville and Foxburg, adjacent to Big Run). There, it swam up and down the creek five or six times, the eyewitnesses reported. The news story described the sighted creature as “some sort of a snake or some such reptile, 30 or 40 feet long with a head the size of a man and a body as thick as a man’s trunk at its heaviest part.” In another sighting, a man claimed, “It has - Continued on next page

Known as chorus frogs or spring peepers, their formal name is Pseudacris crucifer. The peeping signals mating season. The peep sound is made when they close their nose and mouth and use their lungs to inflate the bubble under their mouth. Their maximum size is only 1 1/2 inches. They eat ants and small beetles. They have a dark X shape on their back.

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Judith R. Bloom of Punxsutawney June 3, 1945 - January 18, 2021 Judy was a school teacher for thirty-two years, having taught middle school and college classes. She was a graduate of Walla Walla College in College Place, WA, and went on to earn her master’s degree from Loma Linda University in California. Judy enjoyed scrapbooking and card making. She played the organ and piano at her church for several years. She is survived by three stepchildren, Douglas Grebenc, Ellen (Christopher) Dal Pra and Jessica (Hyung) Lim; a sister, Marilyn (Robert) Jackson; and a granddaughter, Maddy Lim; a niece, Katie (Trent) Russell and their son Kaden; and a nephew, Kennie (Brianna) Jackson and their three sons Lucas, Liam, and Logan. In addition to her parents, Ruth (Haas) and Henry Dimmig, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Grebenc, and her second husband, Robert R. Bloom; an infant brother; and a great-nephew, Noah Alexander Russell. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Robert Franklin Bronson of Punxsutawney, formerly of Latrobe December 30, 1960 - January 20, 2021 Robert was a 1979 graduate of Latrobe High School. He enjoyed working on farms, collecting trains and attending Native American festivals. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary I. (Daugherty) Bronson; three children, Marie Diane Bronson, Jeremiah Robert Bronson, Kimberly (Cherie) Bronson; six grandchildren, Kyra, Miah, Anna, Bentley, Gavin Bronson and Isiah Henry; a sister, Denise Bronson; and a brother, John Bronson. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com

Madalyn C. “Collie” Couser of Punxsutawney December 12, 1940 - January 22, 2021 Collie was a strong believer in the Lord. She studied the Bible on her own and lead Bible studies, particularly on the books of Revelations and Daniel. She served as a Past President of the Women Aglow Christian organization. She was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School, attended Flight Attendant School and worked as a Stewardess for Eastern Airlines. Collie loved quilting, teaching quilting to others, traveling and her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Dyrk J. Couser, she is survived by three children, Billy Gaffney, Melissa Constant and Brian Gaffney; four step-children, Kelli (Tony) Tolle, Marci (Bryan) Crymes, Brendan (Sherri) Couser and Valri (John) Acosta; nineteen grandchildren, Nicholas and Kevin Constant, Brett (Vanessa) Gaffney, Alex Gaffney, Cassi and Matthew Tolle, Ryan (Emily) Crymes, Katie (Eric) Prentice, Nicholas (Kaitlyn) Crymes, Kristi (Shawn) Ford, Jarred (Emily) Crymes, Jordan Crymes, Ashley (John) Wirgnoivcz, Austin, Dustin, Crystal, and Kendall Couser, and Alyssa and Jonny Acosta; thirteen greatgrandchildren and one on the way; a brother, Eric (Vickie) Amundson; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Amundson. In addition to her first husband, William J. Gaffney, Jr. and her parents, Eleanor M. (McCullough) and Frank B. Amundson, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Sean McConnaughey and a brother, Frank M. Amundson. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Alan James Hewitt of Mahaffey June 19, 1969 - January 20, 2021 Many of his friends also knew him as “Big Al” and “Brother Al.” Alan was born on June 19, 1969 to the late Charles Hewitt and Jacqueline Hewitt in Clearfield. He graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1987. Alan spent 27 years of his life in Orlando, FL, doing the things he loved - driving trucks and heavy equipment and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles – before returning to Banner Ridge in Mahaffey. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hewitt. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Hewitt; son, Alan (“A.J.”) Hewitt; grandsons, Rylan and Kanon; brother, David (Jeanne) Hewitt; sister, Mary Boyer; brother, Thomas (Amber) Hewitt; and nephews, Riley, Brae, Remy and Cash. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com

Sylvia Mae (Lingenfelter) Wertz of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware formerly of Punxsutawney September 12, 1933 - January 26, 2021 Sylvia is survived by her three children, Kristina Mae (Robert) Santilla, Erik Lee (Pamela) Wertz and Victor Karsten Wertz (Lisa Stevens); one brother, Richard Henry (Judy) Lingenfelter; and two grandchildren, Anna Caroline Wertz and Luke Erskine Wertz. Additional family members include Gaylene (Giuseppe) Crisafulli, their children Francesco and Alessia, also Ryan (Gislaine) Santilla and son Benicio. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Norris and Verna Belle (Payne) Lingenfelter and three brothers, John Francis Lingenfelter, Kenneth Boyd (Joan) Lingenfelter and Thomas Payne (Beverly) Lingenfelter. Sylvia was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. In her early career, she proudly served the FBI as an administrative assistant. She was equally proud of her four years as president of the Greater Washington Area Mercedes Benz club. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com

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Dorothy E. Smith of LaJose January 6, 1931 - January 29, 2021 Dorothy was a lifelong resident of LaJose. She attended the United Methodist Church where she played the piano for over 50 years. She loved growing flowers and could identify each by their botanical names and was very knowledgeable about the local bird species. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting and walking on a regular basis. She is survived by two sons, Richard (Debbie) Smith and James (LuAnn) Smith; three grandchildren, Michael (Dee) Smith, Neal (Crystal) Smith and Bethany (Jason) Spahn; seven greatgrandchildren, Joey Smith, Julia Smith, Lincoln Beck, Brody Beck, Nathan Beck, Olivia Smith and Lucy Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Ethel (Michaels) Beam; her husband, James W. Smith; two brothers, Woodrow Beam and Richard “Dick” Beam; and a sister, Mary (Beam) Painter. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com u

Andrew M. Lefcowitz of Punxsutawney September 22, 1953 - February 2, 2021 Andrew grew up in Washington, D.C., and moved to Pittsburgh in 1970. He moved to the Punxsutawney area nineteen years ago when he acquired a position with The Punxsutawney Spirit as its Marketing Director. Andy worked in sales and also as a chef. He was a member of the BPOE Elks 301, a charter president of the Kiwanis and president of the Monroe County American Heart Association. He was a member and Lay Speaker of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. He was very passionate about the Crosstown Food Pantry, where he served as the minister. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved his grandchildren and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois (Bleichfeld) and M. Jack Lefcowitz. In addition to his wife, Susan L. (Brown) Lefcowitz, he is survived by four children, Adam (Melissa) Lefcowitz, Joshua (Jennifer) Lefcowitz, Tamara Lefcowitz and Steve Mescan and Tiffany (Rick) Gottsbleben; siblings, Mark (Cheryl) Lefcowitz, Jules Lefcowitz and Ellen Banta; and nine grandchildren, Alycia, Meaghan, Stephen, Jeremiah, Ruth, Joscelyn, Judah, Aviella and Teya. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Douglas M. Shaffer of Punxsutawney June 14, 1962 - February 3, 2021 Doug was a lifelong resident of Punxsutawney, graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. Doug spent his career in banking, the majority of which he spent as a bank manager with CNB Bank. He was a dedicated

and doting father and went above and beyond for his family, community and anyone in need. He loved spending time with family, especially playing board games and having movie nights together with lots of snacks. Doug is survived by two daughters: Karly (Tyler) Geist and Alexa (Joshua) Bridge; three brothers: Thomas (Cheryl) Shaffer, Greg Shaffer, and Bryan Shaffer; two sisters: Laura German and Debra Byerly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Margaret (Roy) Shaffer, and his wife, Marianne (Bowser) Shaffer, and one brother, Dennis Randall Shaffer. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com u

Victor J. Miller of Punxsutawney October 31, 1951 - February 5, 2021 Vic was a veteran of the Army National Guard Reserve Unit. He loved his family and his country. Vic was Methodist by faith. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for multiple coal and reclamation companies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, playing Santa, his many trips to Fort Walton Beach, FL, and camping, especially at Parker Dam and the Goat Farm. He also enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, by blood and by love. In addition to his wife, Connie S. (Dobson) Miller, he is survived by two children: Christopher Jack Miller and Veronica Sue Trunzo; two granddaughters; two brothers, John “Dick” (Jacki) Miller and Bill (Chastity) Miller; a sister: Lou Ann Heitzenrater; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia J. (Reed) and Frederick Jack Miller, and an infant brother, Richard Miller. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Therman C. Brickell of Rossiter July 10, 1951 - February 8, 2021 In addition to his wife, Becky A. (Bishop). Mr. Brickell is survived by two daughters, Alicia (Steve) White and Alyson (Michael) Janocha; three grandchildren, Owen, Gregory, and Lucy; two brothers, David Brickell and Dean Brickell; two sisters, Darlene Brown and Doris (Russ) Gotwald; two brothers-inlaw, Jeff Bishop and Kenny (Shelly) Bishop; two sisters-in-law, Kae (John) Shiock and Kim (Doug) Stiver; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Therman C. Brickell and Bertha (Haag) Brickell, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Pearl Brickell, one brother-in-law, Lee Brown and two sisters-in-law, Ronna Brickell and Sue Brickell. - Continued on next page

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He was a member of the American Legion of Rossiter Post #582 and the Punxsutawney Eagles. Therman was also an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, loving to watch the Steelers and Penguins games. He especially loved sitting outside listening to the Pirates on the radio. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Cleora Green Bolam March 25, 1929 - February 9, 2021 Cleora graduated as valedictorian of Sandy High School, class of 1946. She retired in 1991 as a ware tester at Brockway Glass, one of the first women to be hired in this position. Cleora was a talented seamstress, creating quilts and clothes for herself and her daughter. She also enjoyed crocheting and art projects. Her family history research resulted in many volumes of information about her family. She loved to travel, and she visited many states with her companion, Jim Kilmer, who passed away in 2013. She and Jim were active members of the Coachmen Club and the Hickory Grange. She also enjoyed attending Bible studies and loved having her family visit at the family retreat known as the Mountain. Cleora is survived by her children: Kathy (Jim), Chuck (Elena), Ken, and daughterin-law, Darlene (Mike) Ward. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Andrea (Marc) Kaelin, Meggan (Jack) Matson, Stacy (Allen) Wessel, Sidney (Brendan) Bolam King, Michael Bolam, Kari (Howard) Zeigler, Lauren Bolam and Jordan Woodburn. She was the very proud GeeGee of Sophie, Grace, Charlotte, A.J., Liddy, Theo and Violet. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and David Welty, sister-in law, Shirley Bolam, and brother-in-law, Richard (Mary Ann) Bolam. She was the proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. In addition to a son, her husband, Charles W. Bolam, who passed away in 1991, and her parents, Hannah and Calvin Green, Cleora was preceeded in death by her sister, Decima Henry and brothers, Arthur Lavere McCallister, Walter Green and Calvin Green. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Jefferson Court for their many years of kindness and devotion to our mother. We appreciate all that you did for her. Thank you to the Brookville Hospital staff and the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Hospice for their support and kindness. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Lula Bessie Alabran of Trade City April 8, 1949 - February 10, 2021 Bessie started working at the age of 16 at the Shoe Factory in Big Run. She had also been employed at Sportswear in Punxsutawney. In the past, she enjoyed volunteer work teaching senior citizens basic computer skills at the Punxsutawney Area

Senior Center. Bessie loved reading, quilting, and putting puzzles together. Bessie was known to all who loved her for her kindness, generosity, abounding love for others, and her strength in the face of long-term debilitative illness. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Alabran a daughter Beth (Troy) Frederick, and their son Ethan, a sister Terry (David) Orange. She was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Evelyn (Meckley) Manto and an infant daughter Shannon Alabran. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com u

Walter E. Gaul, Jr. of Trade City November 2, 1935 - February 11, 2021 He served in the United States Army and enjoyed traveling, camping and hunting. He was a member of John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge. Walter worked as an inspector for PennDOT out of Indiana County. In addition to his wife, Sara B. (Beck) Gaul, he is survived by three children, Dwight L. Gaul, Shawn (Carolyn) R. Gaul and Eileen A. Minich; and four grandchildren, Erich, Amanda, Matthew and Carly. In addition to his parents, Erma (Bennett) and Walter E. Gaul, Sr., he was preceded in death by a son Alan D. “Snips” Gaul, an infant sister, Mildred Gaul, and a son-inlaw, John D. Minich. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

Barbara J. “Barbie” Snair of Punxsutawney June 14, 1939 - February 14, 2021 She was a member of Dora Evangelical Church and loved baking, she would often give most of her baked goods away to her friends and family. She also loved sewing, horses, gardening, and shopping. She is survived by four children, son Jeff (Christine) Snair, daughter Lori Kuntz, daughter Traci Peters, and son Monty (Jamie) Snair; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Edward (Vicki) Garret, and Lonny (Barbara) Garrett; a sister Jane Buffone; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Burt C. Snair and her parents, Esther (Shodd) and Edward C. Garrett she was preceded in death by a daughter Kelly J. Leasure, and a sister Nancy Beohm. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u

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We hung all the clothes outside in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter or bad weather, we hung everything to dry in the basement — on a plastic clothesline that stretched under the rafters. Yes, my mom uniformly suspended about 10 straight lines of clothesline on one side of our cellar. This was the designated drying area. Clothespins were permitted to remain on this indoor basement line all the time (they couldn’t blow away), unlike the pins on the line outside. Outdoors, Lucy kept the unused ones in a green clothespin bag that she designed and sewed. The bag looked like a little kid’s dress with a flouncy beige skirt. It had a big hole in the front (where you deposited the clothespins), and the “shoulders” were attached to a wooden coat hanger for easy hanging on the outside line. My mother suspended all the clean wash with wooden clothespins. Her favorite pins were the ones with a little metal spring that you squeezed and clamped on the damp laundry. In our backyard, we had a double line that stretched from the black walnut trees at one end of the backyard to another big metal clothes pole near our garden. Flapping, brilliantly white sheets danced in the breeze. Dad’s shirts swayed there, too, as well as his trousers that were carefully placed on these metal trouser creasers. Lucy snapped the whole pants’ contraption on the clothesline up in the shade of the walnut trees so the metal frame wouldn’t get too hot under the summer sun. Lucy was so picky about the proper way to hang everything. Pillowcases were hung on the short end with three pins. Sheets were doubled into a perfect, wrinkleless rectangle and stretched with about six to eight pins. Now, underpants and bras: They were a different story. I remember, as a novice hanging assistant, I stretched Mom’s underpants and bras out - from stem to stern - in their full glory. They fluttered in the summer wind there for about one minute until Lucy spied the improper underwear suspension and repositioned them into a more modest dangling posture. When we “picked clothes,” my mom was equally fussy. Shirts, pants, shorts, underwear, sheets and pillow cases were precisely folded as they went into the basket. Towels were creased twice and then folded into squares – the same with pillow cases. Socks were rolled together in some “Lucy” process. Everything had a method. We only deviated from this folding rule if it started to rain. Then, we made a mad dash to the clothesline and frantically grabbed the laundry in armfuls, lest our hard dry work would get wet from a summer shower. No matter the way, how it was hung or how it was picked, the smell of the fresh laundry was the best ever. The fragrance just filled the house! It is one of the best memories ever. I think, from now on, I will hang just a few articles of clothing on my little makeshift outdoor line on my back porch here in Suburbia, PA. I want to use my mom’s old wooden clothespins too; I still have them, and I store them in that clothespin bag she made so long ago. You know,

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Reynoldsville American Legion. Benefits American Red Cross. n March 18: Blood Drive, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sykesville Town Hall. Benefits American Red Cross. n March 20: First Day of Spring! n March 26: Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alliance Church, Punxsutawney. Benefits American Red Cross. n March 27: Boy Scout Weather Merit Badge program, 9 a.m. to noon, at Weather Discovery Center, $20. Pre-register by March 22 at 814-938-1000 or email info@weatherdiscovery.org. n March 27: Easter Eggstravaganza Family Fun, noon, First United Methodist Church, Punxsutawney. Check with the church for more information. n March 28: Palm Sunday. Begins Holy Week leading to Easter. Check your local churches for Holy Week services. n March 29: Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Benefits American Red Cross. n Fishing season opens in April. Fishing licenses may be obtained at local merchants and online. Visit www.fishandboat.com for more information. n Sponsors are being sought for the 2021 Festival in the Park, scheduled for June 26 – July 3, sponsored by the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce. Contact the Chamber at 814-938-7700, ext. 2 or email chamber@punxsutawney.com for more information. n Dog licenses for 2021 are available at local merchants and online. Visit www.agriculture.pa.gov for more information. n Email your hometown community happenings items to hometown@punxsutawneymagazine.com. •••

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side Clearfield, along US. Route 322, is the Super 322 Drive-in (1950). Outside Indiana is the Palace Gardens Drive-in (since 1950 along Indian Springs Road). While those of another time of the past might have had memories of the wonders of the old opera house as entertainment, or a nickelodeon, and silent movies, many of this generation will rediscover in their minds the option of an evening of movies at a drive-in theater, entertainment through the splendor and uniqueness of the “drive-in.” What are your memories? Perhaps they will be shared on Facebook as a comment on “You might be from Punxsutawney, PA.” It will be remembered that during this COVID-19 period in 2020 some area drive-in theaters were useful for providing groups a site where space was available to “distance” large numbers of people for gatherings according to state guidelines, such as for worship services. In those circumstances a new generation experienced drive-in theatres for the first time. Paved parking lots of malls and shopping centers were also used to show movies outdoors, with safe social distancing. Old was “new” again. The generation of the 1950s, with outdoor drive-in theatres and television, might say that decade was the best decade of all to grow up in. However, younger readers of the sixties or seventies might think otherwise as to the best decades of life for their youthful vibrancy. •••

Continued from page 8 spelled Starlight). The popularity of the drive-in reached its heyday in the late 1950s to mid-60s. In the Punxsutawney area, drive-ins could only show movies during certain times of the year and were dependent on having decent weather. Slowly, drive-ins began to lose their appeal and many closed as land landowners sold their land to developers for multipurpose buildings. In the late 1960s through the 1970s, a number of factors combined to bring about the closing of many drive-ins. Among them were TV, the development of the VCR to make it more appealing and cheaper to stay at home and watch movies, smaller fuel-economy cars, and air-conditioned mall theaters in nearby cities. After 23 years, in May 1972, the land on which the Starlite Drive-in was sitting was sold to a developer to build a store of the Jamesway Department Store chain. The drive-in era for Punxsutawney came to an end, only to exist as fond memories years later for grandparents to tell their nostalgic stories. Among older drive-in theaters still open in Pennsylvania is the Moonlight Drive-in (begun in 1952) in nearby Brookville. Out-

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(‘From Our Past,’ researched by S. Thomas Curry, features items of interest from past editions of Punxsutawney and area newspapers.) February 15, 1871 — ST. VALENTINE’S DAY on February 14th, came on Tuesday this year. No doubt it was only observed by love-sick swans and lasses. How about valentines now-a-days? Miserable caricatures, obscene pictures and nasty ryme (sic) make up the bulk that receive the name of Valentine. (Punxsutawney Plaindealer) March 4, 1911 — The Adams Express Company agency here has received a new horse. The new steed is a high class looking animal but is troubled with deafness. Paul Gray, who has been driving the animal, wore his voice out the day the beast arrived before he discovered it was deaf. (The Punxsutawney Spirit) March 16, 1887 — At a point near Hudson, about 1,000 Hungarians are now working on the Bell’s Gap railroad to this place. William Steffy has the contract for slashing on the Bell’s Gap route from his place to Clayville. There will probably be a flag station on the Bell’s Gap near the mouth of Canoe. (Valley News) [Note: Hudson was located south of Punxsutawney in Gaskill Twp. Reference to “mouth of Canoe” would be to the village of Cloe.] March 16, 1898 — Since the Walston coalwasher has got down to active business the water in the Mahoning Creek below Clayville, is a beautiful jet black, and some enterprising capitalists from Oliveburg are contemplating the purchase of the glass plant with a view to making bottles, bottling Mahoning water, and selling it for ink. They think there are millions in it. (The Punxsutawney Spirit) [Note: This is obviously an example of editor W.O. Smith’s humor at the time.] March 22, 1898 — The Hungarian members of the Greek Society held an anniversary celebration in the fairgrounds last Saturday afternoon and evening, which was attended by several hundred of their countrymen. Dancing and refreshments constituted the chief features of the program. (The Punxsutawney Spirit) [Note: In the early 1900s, Walston and Adrian were mining towns where Hungarians settled.]

March 27, 1889 — Gap & Clearfield & Jefferson Railroad (C. & J. RR) will change its name to Pennsylvania and Northwestern on January 1, 1890. (Punxsutawney News) [This railroad line, originally the Bell’s Gap Railroad that entered Punxsutawney’s East End section in late 1887, became the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in 1902. The rail line is now the Mahoning Shadow Trail.] ••• JEFFERSON MACHINE COMPANY On October 1, 1939, Thomas I. Gaffney Sr. John J. Gaffney, Wm. J. Gaffney, John M. Phillips, and Kenneth E. Phillips formed a partnership known as the Jefferson Machine Company, located at 129 Tiona Street. Thomas Gaffney, the president of the company, came from DuBois to Punxsutawney in November, 1905. When he first came to Punxsutawney, he employed by the Punxsutawney Foundry and Machine Company. After working one year, he promoted to the job of foreman of the company’s West End shop, now occupied by Amundson Brothers' Machine Repair Company. In 1907 he was foreman of the East End shop, a position that held until 1912 when he was promoted to the foremanship of both shops. In 1922 he was promoted to superintendent. He held this position until the of E. W. Robinson in May, 1926, when he was made general manager, a position he held until resigning in September, 1939, to become a partner in the Jefferson Machine Company. In his 53 years as a machinist he taught the machinist trade to many of this section's leading chinists. John L. Gaffney, vice persident of the company, was employed by the Punxsutawney Foundry & Machine Company prior to the time the Jefferson Machine Company was formed. He started to work as a machinist apprentice; but, with the advent to electric welding, he became the first electric welder in Punxsutawney, a job that he has held for the 25 years. William J. Gaffney, secretary-treasurer, began the machinist trade at the Punxsutawney Foundry & Machine Company in November, 1933, under the supervision of his father, Thomas Gaffney. He held this job until September, 1939, when the Jefferson Machine Company was formed. (1949 Punxsutawney Centennial Book) •••

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