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By Jennifer Skarbek Smith him. The Dysons immediately accepted the invest in a traditional style adoption. In short, placement, and the baby was brought to their for Hometown magazine the Dysons’ hopes of expanding their family home when he was just days old. were slowly being extinguished. or Punxsutawney resident Linda Dyson, Linda said, “We fell in love with that first Linda, a fan of talk radio, remembers the day motherhood has not just been a daily baby that came in our door; it didn’t matter that her maternal desire was rekindled as she routine of caring for others; instead, it that he was not our biological child.” listened to a broadcast that spoke of the need has been a life-rewarding experience that The couple and their daughters welcomed for foster parents in New Jersey. Although she has allowed her to open her heart and home to the baby into their home and decided to call and Doug had never entertained the idea bechildren in need of love. him Jack. Linda and Doug could not comprefore, the message Linda heard that day on the Linda and her husband, Doug Dyson, are the hend how such a precious gift of life could not radio planted a seed within her that began to proud parents of eight children, two of whom be wanted or loved. are biological offspring and At Jack’s first appointment the other six having joined at the pediatrician’s office, the family through a foster the Dysons were presented child program and then with some startling news. adoption. Upon examination of the inLinda and Doug, who fant’s palms and other physstarted their relationship as ical markers, the doctor high-school sweethearts, diagnosed the baby with married and then started a Down Syndrome, meaning family in their hometown that Jack would have addiin New Jersey. The couple tional obstacles to battle in was blessed with two addition to his being abandaughters, Casey and doned by his biological Heather, born a year apart. mother. Regardless of this Even though Linda was new information, Linda and overjoyed and busy with Doug chose to fulfill their her new role as mother, she duty as foster parents and longed to have another raise Jack as if he were their child. Both Linda and own. Doug had come from large Linda said that she was disfamilies and wanted to turbed when she and Doug carry on that tradition. had to take Jack to visit his Therefore, she and Doug mother as part of the mandapursued a third pregnancy. tory requirements of the Having had no trouble in state. The mother held the conceiving the previous baby away from herself at times, the Dysons were arm’s length and said that baffled as months passed she did not want him, espewithout any luck. They decially if he had special cided to consult with docneeds. However, this medtors who found the couple ical condition did not deter optimal candidates for conthe Dysons. They cared for ception and could find no Jack until, at six months of medical explanation behind age, his natural aunt rethe problem. With time pressing on, Linda and Linda Dyson (back row, center) takes a "time out" from her busy motherly schedule to quested to be his guardian. Doug felt that their last enjoy the spring weather with seven of her eight children, including (front row, left to With this being the right) Evan, Daymon, Sammy, (back) Casey, Tyler, Chris and Shayne. Missing from photo Dysons’ first experience hope was to seek the ex- is Heather. Photo by Courtney Katherine Photography. with the system and not expertise of a fertility specialpecting such an outcome, they were distraught grow. The Dysons soon commenced the steps ist. when they had to part with Jack. necessary to become foster parents. Linda said, “The doctor wanted us to try in “We thought that we were going to keep “I didn’t know how I would feel about a vitro fertilization, but I was personally not him,” said Linda. “We were crushed.” child who was not mine,” Linda said. comfortable with that.” Wishing to avoid such heartache again and This hesitation was quickly relinquished Dyson also stated that this procedure comes hoping to receive a child on a permanent basis, when New Jersey’s Division of Youth and with a hefty price tag, which she, a waitress, Linda and Doug requested to become open for Family Services Office, or DYFS, contacted and her husband, a Methodist minister, could adopting, as well as fostering. the Dysons about a newborn boy whose not afford. Likewise, their financial circumNot long after saying goodbye to Jack, the mother, a drug addict, could not take care of stance at that point would not allow them to

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By Mary Ellen Raneri for Hometown magazine ary, you really should make a lemon cream pie. Uncle Nick loves lemon cream pie,” encouraged my mom, a Punxsutawney pie aficionado. She continued to offer instructions for the

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cream pie. It was one box of cream cheese. “Don’t forget,” warned my mother as she wrapped up the lengthy directions. “Slowly stir the cream cheese in the warm pudding or it will clump up. If it clumps up, you’re done; you’ll have to start all over. Maybe I need to come over and help you with it?” “Mom, I have to go,” I said, feigning urgency. I had to hang up. Maybe my mother would think there was a bubbling pot on my stove or that my cell phone ran out of battery time. Or, perhaps, she might think that I wanted to hurry to the store to buy cream cheese. At any rate, I had to do it. I suffered from lemon cream pie information overload. Besides, I would be just fine. After all, I was using Mom’s magic recipe (even though Betty Crocker’s could have been just as good). On the day my Uncle Nick and Aunt Josephine visited my home, the meal was fab-

their distant fruity relatives instead of about his usual tasty-looking sausage casseroles. Impatient, I sighed a little into the phone when my mom finally took a breath. “All right, Mom,” I conceded, grudgingly adding, “Actually, I was planning on making a lemon cream pie.” Slightly resentful, I stewed little deep down

ulous. Meticulously cleaning the house with a pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass, I challenged even the best housekeeper to find a speck of dust or grime. Newspapers and magazines were neatly stacked in the old mahogany magazine rack; the hardwood floors glistened with a fresh Murphy’s Oil Soap bath. Perfectly positioned on a light blue tablecloth, my good china with little bluebell flowers held their breath and waited to host the scrumptious feast. Good Housekeeping should have been there, snapping photos of me beaming over lightly breaded chicken, chilled bacon and broccoli salad, warm homemade rolls, and, yes, a shimmering lemon pie. Standing in high white lofty peaks—complete with Dairy Queen swirly doodads—even my meringue was the picture of shear perfection. Finally, at the end of our meal, I asked my - Continued on page 8

My mother, Lucy Pollock, and me in 1955 and 2014.

menu for my aunt and uncle’s first visit to my home. Determined to have her way, Mom was relentless. Her voice sounded anxious as she reminisced about her childhood: “I remember I baked the pies at home, and Nick would always ask me to make lemon cream. I would make eight to ten pies when I made ’em, and we used whole fresh milk. We even had a cow! Why, all the boys could each eat a pie himself!” While my mother jabbered on in her usual style about her pie-baking expertise, I thought she should have had a television show with Emeril Lagasse. I bet she could have taught him a thing or two about a thing or two. His whole show could be about lemon pies and

inside and thought, “You don’t have to tell me how to make the pie, okay? I have plenty of crispy, delightful books with wonderful pie recipes. I am armed with a Betty Crocker cookbook.” My feelings were of no avail for I knew my mother would present me with the hand-written, oil-splotched, dog-eared antique recipe she’d used since 1923. Always the dutiful daughter, though, I asked for my mom’s formula for the dessert project. I knew that if I didn’t use her instructions, she would consider my pie useless and tasteless, a wasted creature that would please no one. As enthusiastic as a chicken on a worm, Mom eagerly jumped at the opportunity to straighten out any misconceptions about my knowledge of lemon cream pie. “First, you start with the lemon box pudding,” she instructed, and her voice filled the phone line for what seemed like a marathon amount of time. Commenting on everything from the quality, texture, temperature, spoon choice, pot choice, and stirring procedure, my mother wrapped up the pie lesson with the one secret ingredient that put the lemon cream in the lemon

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Learning about the foster system as they encountered every new situation, one point that perplexed the Dysons was that some foster families viewed the opportunity to care for other people’s children as a task. This was not the case with Linda and Doug. They treated each child, whether short term or long term, as an equal member of the family, buying each the same amount of Christmas presents as their natural daughters and including each on family outings and vacations. Still hoping to be able to adopt a child, the Dysons felt themselves very lucky when the agency notified them that a newborn boy had been abandoned at birth and that they could accept the placement. Unsure if they could step up to the plate amidst an already full load, the Dysons prayed fervently about the matter. In fact, Linda said that she asked God for a sign. Linda and her husband decided that they were ready to accept the challenge and chose the name Evan Michael for the baby they had not yet seen, a name the couple had planned to use nine years prior if their second child would have been a male. To the couple’s astonishment, when they went to pick up the baby at the hospital they were greeted by a social worker, a nurse and a DYFS representative who informed the Dysons that since the baby was without a name they had been calling him Evan Michael. The trio picked Evan because the nurse had always liked it and Michael because the baby had been abandoned and the women felt that he needed the protection of St. Michael the archangel. For Linda, there could not have been a more divine sign that she and her husband were meant to intervene, saying, “God already showed us he (Evan) was ours.” The adoption process for Evan was only supposed to take a few months; however, Linda said that the event dragged on for almost two years. In addition to the foster system of New Jersey being inundated by numerous children due to the high crime and drug abuse rate in the state, the adoption program was in a similar dire situation. The Dysons had to continually make calls to the Adoption Resource Center, or ARC, to question the status of their file, only to receive such replies as it was misplaced or never received when transferred from one entity to the other. This was news that the couple did not want to hear. It was at this point in their lives that the Dysons received even more bad news. The caseworker from DYFS notified the family that the biological mother of Shayne and Tyler had requested that the boys be returned to her. Linda had not been anticipating such an event. In fact, the child placement review board had recently informed Linda and Doug that parental rights were being severed with the - Continued on page 6

Remembering One of the ‘Butterfly Girls’ By Melissa Salsgiver of Hometown magazine

Piercing Pagodas and Claire’s Jewelry stores nown to most as “Toots,” she was my at the mall didgrandma, my Mam-mam. I rememn’t exist yet, so ber giggling when, as a kid, I discovshe went to a ered her real name and began calling medical doctor her Josephine. who pierced her Mam-mam was a typical grandma in the ears with a neesense that she crocheted perfect afghans to dle. At first, she be donated, baked thousands of cookies to be didn’t think the eaten, and made the best roast turkey for holplacement was iday meals. For decades, she supplied loved right, judging ones with her ceramic creations—turtles and from other angels were her favorites. She loved the rose pierced ears she bushes that her husband, my Pap-pap, would had admired, so bring her. Their rainbow hues lined the she had the docgarage wall in their backyard, and she tended Mam-mam on her tor re-pierce to their perfect blooms while the deep sounds eightieth birthday. them. from her favorite pipe organ wind chimes When her husband, my Pap-pap, died in sang away. 1998, I got a tattoo in remembrance of him. She was a non-typical grandmother in other When my aunts found out, they told me to ways—working well into her eighties, never hide my tattoos missing an opfrom my grandma, portunity to sunwho, they assured bathe, and me, would not apdiscovering a prove. I didn’t love for tattoos in agree and rememher late seventies. bered that my PapAfter her work pap had two classic and the housegreen ink tattoos— work were coma ship and a “Kewplete, she’d spend pie” doll on his the afternoon on forearms—most one of her beach likely done while towels. Once, he was serving in after I joined her, the Coast Guard. she instructed me I didn’t follow my how to turn my aunts’ advice. I legs out to get the showed MamMam-mam, mom and I show our butterflies. proper tan. mam my tattoos She also loved and explained the bird of paradise tattoo that country line dancing and Zumba dance I got in memory of Pap-pap. She was more classes. She didn’t care what others thought. than pleased and supportive, as I found out She said, “You just have to move!” later while visiting relatives. I would describe her as stylish and on the As I was getting into a vehicle, “Uncle cutting edge. When I was eight years old, she Bob” noticed the tattoo and made a remark took me to the mall to get my ears pierced. that I’ve long since forgotten. Mam-mam While we were there, she had second holes piped up with praise for it and explained, done for herself. This was probably my first “She got that in memory of her Pap.” Not clue that she wasn’t just a typical grandma, only did she support my love of tattoos, but wearing a housecoat and a string of pearls a few years later she also began her own coland watching daily soap operas. lection. As a young woman, she was one of the first people in the area to get her ears pierced. - Continued on page 14

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Love Has No Limits Continued from page 4 birth parents and the couple could plan to adopt the brothers. Linda felt as if part of her family was being taken away; Shayne had lived with them for two years. Although devastated, the Dyson family remained thankful for the time they had spent with the boys. A few months after Shayne and Tyler had left the Dyson home, sadness still lingered in the air, but the family was once again surprised by an unexpected call. Linda said that she and her family were preparing to leave for vacation the next morning when a representative from the ARC phoned to say that an eight-monthold boy was available for adoption. The Dysons were ecstatic and two weeks later, Linda, her husband, and children welcomed Christopher to the family. Because Christopher was born to a mother who was a drug addict, he had already dealt with an excess of medical conditions prior to his arrival at the Dysons’ home. Regardless, Linda thought that Christopher was a beautiful baby and now her new son. Linda chuckles when she remembers these days of having children so close in age to each other. She said that when she and Doug took the children to the mall or to a restaurant, total strangers would feel no embarrassment in approaching them and asking, “Are they all yours?” to which the couple replied, “Yes, they are all ours.” As soon as the family adjusted to the dynamic of having a new member, circumstances were about to change again. Linda was at her part-time waitressing job at a pizza restaurant when she received a sudden call from her husband.

“It was Doug on the phone and he sounded like something was wrong,” Linda said, feeling alarmed that there was a problem with one of the children. Instead, her fears were put to rest and her emotions stirred as Doug told Linda that the ARC just notified him that Evan’s biological mother had given birth to a baby girl who she could not keep. Since the Dysons already were caring for Evan, they automatically had first chance at adopting his sister, the only stipulation being that the couple had merely twenty minutes to make a decision before other families would be contacted. Linda said that she asked Doug what Casey and Heather thought about getting a new sister. The girls began to laugh as they listened on an extension and offered their approval. Linda finished the conversation and gave the boss her two-week resignation notice. Two days later, Samantha joined the Dyson family. As it is with most pastoral positions, Doug received notice that he had been transferred to a different parish and that the family must move from Roebling, New Jersey, to Maplewood. The night before the moving trucks were to arrive, the family received a call saying that a child was going to be placed with them. To their amazement, it was a child who had already lived with the family before, Tyler. The Dysons were overjoyed by the event, never thinking that one day Tyler would come back to them. However, Linda was left wondering what had become of Shayne. Fortunately, a few months later, the DYFS worker was able to locate the older sibling who was then returned to the Dyson family as well. The family settled comfortably into their new home; which, being larger in size, accommodated its needs very well. Likewise, Linda continued to homeschool the children, a responsibility she had undertaken when her girls

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were small. The Dysons believe that this method of education agrees best with their religious beliefs in addition to offering the ideal environment for kids of such differing backgrounds and ethnic diversities. With life beginning to run smoothly, the Dysons soon encountered another bump in the road. At the start of the twenty-first century, a new law was implemented in many states that required that children up to age eight or eighty pounds ride in a booster seat. Perhaps this mandate did not affect the average family with inconveniences or difficulties. But for the Dysons, it would be impossible to fit so many boosters into a standard size vehicle. Therefore, Linda said that she and her husband had to purchase a fifteen-passenger van just to accommodate their growing family. And grow they did. Shortly after Samantha’s adoption was finalized, the Dysons had the opportunity to adopt child number eight. According to Linda, several babies were being kept in a nearby hospital as “boarder babies.” In short, this means that the state will pay a hospital to keep unwanted babies until a foster family is found. The agency was in urgent need of temporary care and wanted the Dysons to take one of the newborns. Even though Linda was thinking that her family and friends would question her sanity at taking on another child, she said “yes” and got the baby items ready one last time for a male baby named Daymon. As they brought the new addition home from the hospital, Linda said that her husband joyously commented, “God is answering ALL of yours prayers,” referring to the years his wife had spent praying for a baby. In 2002, Doug was offered a position as the youth pastor at The Salvation Army in Punxsutawney. Although the family would be leaving their native state and extended family if he

accepted the job, they were optimistic about the chance for a change. The only factor hindering the Dysons’ decision was whether or not the foster children would be allowed to cross state lines. Luckily, the authorities approved the request, allowing the Dysons to move to Pennsylvania. Life in a small town was novel for Linda, Doug, and their children, who were used to more urban areas in New Jersey. Linda worried how her diverse family would be accepted into the community, but was relieved that the people were really friendly. Four years after the Dysons became a part of Punxsutawney, the family received word that the adoption paperwork for Shayne, Tyler, and Daymon had finally been processed. Linda, Doug, and their children traveled to the courthouse for the official hearing. She said that she was so surprised by how much the process in Pennsylvania differed from that in New Jersey. In their previous state hundreds of adoptions would take place on a single day; whereas, in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, only a handful would be processed every year. Following the hearing, Linda said, “We met the judge downstairs for pictures with the whole family.” After going through so many ups and downs with the foster program in New Jersey, Linda felt inclined to take some form of action with hopes of improving the lives of other foster children still in the system. Thus, she began a mission of reaching out to several state officials in order to share her story and make a change. Also, five years ago, Linda wrote and published a book, Yes, They are All Mine, that tells about the experiences she, Doug, and their children endured on their journey to becoming a family. Twelve years after moving to Punxsutawney, - Continued on page 8

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Continued from page 3 uncle if he was ready for dessert, knowing that his passion was lemon cream pie. Smiling, Uncle Nick leaned back in his chair and put his arms behind his head, half bracing his neck in a relaxed sort of satisfied manner. He winked at me. I could see my mom look up. She, on the other hand, leaned forward in her chair in anticipation of her favorite brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response. I could see the anxiety on her face as she waited for his answer. It was almost as though she had made the pie that morning. Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she know that I stirred that lemon pudding over a slow boil while all the time making sure that the eggs did not clump or curdle? Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she know that I added the cream cheese, just like she instructed? Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she realize that I even beat the egg whites into a meringue that superseded all heights of meringue-ness! Surely my mom understood how hard I slaved over my masterpiece; she would not dare take the credit for my pie! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cut me a small slice, please,â&#x20AC;? Uncle Nick said in a half whisper, still smiling. And I did. It sat on his plate, glistening, shiny, and highâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; thick yellow custard with puffs and waves and crests of white, just like a perfect, billowy cloud on a golden sea. It was spectacular. Still annoyed, I just bet my mom felt proud of herself and my pie that she thought was her creation. I waited for her to claim authorship of the pie, but she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say a word. No one did. Uncle Nick took his fork in his hand, positioned it in mid-air, and swooped it down into the dessert. As he took his first bite, I watched his face break into a huge grin and that quiet acknowledgement said it all. My pie was a success. Just then, as we all relished the dessert during a silent moment, broken only by the occasional fork ting on a plate, Mom interrupted the quiet and addressed us all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary sure made a great pie!â&#x20AC;? she announced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good little cook.â&#x20AC;? Mom absolutely beamed a huge, radiant smile and if

â&#x20AC;&#x153;proud as a peacockâ&#x20AC;? really could happen, her flamboyant feathers just about filled the kitchen. Right then, I felt kind of ashamed of myself. Pride is one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven Deadlies,â&#x20AC;? and I had just swallowed a big gulp of it along with the dessert. All of a sudden, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter to me who had made the pie. All that mattered was my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big smile and her pride in me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom helped me make it,â&#x20AC;? I murmured, and Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smile broadened even more as she heard my words. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has a great recipe,â&#x20AC;? I added, choking back some guilty tears. Later that summer day, after my aunt and uncle left our house filled with good food and memories, Mom and I wrapped up the chicken leftovers in aluminum foil and popped some stray bites of broccoli salad in a small Tupperware container. Empty dessert dishes and forks smeared with remnants of lemon cream and pie crust crumbs still cluttered the table. As she put food in the fridge, my mother chattered on and on about the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events and the good meal. At the sink, my hands deep in hot sudsy water, I just smiled, basking in the success of my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lemon cream pie. You see, moms teach us many lessons that we daughters donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always appreciate. The pie would never have been baked if not for my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tattered, time-worn recipe. In fact, I never would have been able to cook that meal, sew my seventh-grade skirt project, clean the house, play the piano, paint a picture, learn to read by memorizing Hansel and Gretel, do my homework or even write my stories if it hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been for Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouragement and help throughout the years. She was the master chef who taught me so much! She gave me the recipes for a good life, hard work, success, and happiness. By the way, my mom was also the secret ingredient that made me who I am today. This Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, I think I will go to the grocery store and buy a box of cream cheese. Then, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to ask Mom to help me make something special for dessertâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a lemon cream pie created from her favorite old recipe. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

Love Has No Limits Continued from page 6

Linda and her family are preparing to celebrate another Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The Dysons are happy to be a part of the community, which is evidenced through the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in several activities. Linda said that Shayne and Chris are part of the Punxsutawney Area High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheerleading Squad as well as volunteers in the gymnastics program at the community center; Samantha and Tyler are members of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art club; and Tyler, Chris, and Evan participate in track and field through the local school district. Linda remains busy keeping up with the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schooling and jam-packed activities calendar. Doug is working toward his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, driving for Krise Transportation and serving as minister to St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church and Uniontown United Methodist Church, both located in Northern Cambria. Linda recalls that her childhood dream was to grow up to be a wife and mother. Although she might not have been able to predict the means by which she would reach her goal, she is satisfied in knowing that her dream in now a reality. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was lucky to get this chance. They all turned out so amazing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

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Sale-ing Away and Other Flea-ting Moments

By Judy Freed the Andy Griffith show. for Hometown magazine A two-foot-high ceramic owl was brought home and placed in the garden to scare away f a nationwide poll were taken of men hungry rabbits. The rabbits were amused. who drive with a female in the car, I The five-inch portable television works only wonder how many would actually say if we are in a big city. they respond in a positive way when We found a real deal on the eight packs of they hear her say, “Turn around!” ultimate lithium batteries—real bargains at Without a doubt, I know one male who only two dollars a pack—and they seem to would look for the first available spot to do last forever. We couldn’t pass up several bia ring-around-the-rosy. The reason? Like a cycles priced at five dollars each or others good boy, he always has his eyes on the road that were free for the taking. while driving, and he apOur shed not only stores preciates being told that he all the second-hand outtotally missed seeing a door wooden furniture, garage sale or flea market. but also tools—lots of More importantly, his motools. toring skills have to be Birdfeeders, birdhouses, more acute since we are and birdbaths of all usually towing a camper, shapes and sizes have and he needs sufficient made their way into our room to perform this turnflower gardens and conaround maneuver. tinue to please our feath“There is no better way ered friends. to find a good deal,” the Unfortunately, a huge Bargain Hunter says, proslightly used outdoor claiming that “you don’t camping rug still hasn’t know you need it until you been used by us. see it.” A sale along the highWhile criss-crossing the way near Shipshewana, countryside, our sharp Indiana, beckoned us to eyes are always on the stop and browse. There lookout for sales, and one was no doubt in our thing in particular disturbs minds where that threethe Bargain Hunter: “No foot-high wooden carving signs! Why don’t they put of a woman’s head would up signs? They should be be placed to greet our vishalf a mile down the road. itors. It speaks volumes Geesh!” We turn about our warped personaround—again and again. Sandy Eggo watches over alities. And sometimes we don’t the Freed property. While sorting through turn around at all—serves mountains of purchasing possibilities, the them right! Bargain Hunter has maintained an important After perusing tables and tables piled high stance: If prices are too high, it’s time to with junque, we have usually walked away enter dickering mode. “Do they want to sell with someone else’s junque. Now, however, it or not?” he innocently asks. it is our junque. As we walked up and down the aisles at On one particular occasion, we purchased numerous flea markets, we couldn’t help but a set of folding snack trays from a woman notice signs next to decorated boxes, invitwe had known for quite some time. We ing everyone to fill out a form and win a found the perfect spot for them on our porch. great prize. Imagine our surprise when we Unfortunately, her husband was unaware received the phone call informing us that we that she had sold them. One day, when he had won the bicycle in Ohio. We had only stopped by our house for a chat and noticed been home a few days, so we reluctantly the trays, he said, “Gee, we have a set just drove back to pick it up, a round trip of a like that at home.” The Bargain Hunter mere 400 miles. When we discovered that quickly responded, “Uh, no you don’t!” the cycle’s gears didn’t work, we paid to After further investigation, our friend dishave them fixed. We really don’t want it covered that his wife sold quite a few of his now. belongings without his knowledge—easy Who hasn’t stopped at festival booths to come; easy go. watch someone peel, chop, dice, grind, and Other “valuable” items, purchased over the charm his way into ladies’ hearts with a fanyears in practically every state in the tastic new kitchen gadget? I think we manUnion—from huge flea markets in Florida aged to fall for that gimmick only and garage sales in the state of Washingonce—well, maybe twice. ton—have also made their way into our It’s embarrassing to admit that when we home. We constantly carted home some of pulled into our driveway one time, our vethe most unusual stuff that we knew we hicle was packed so high with treasures that couldn’t possibly do without. we actually resembled the Beverly HillbilThe five-pound antique telephone purlies. Hopefully, the neighbors weren’t chased somewhere in Iowa sits next to our watching as the Clampetts unloaded their computer and has never rung. “It could be purchases. worth a fortune someday,” we assured each The year 2013 was our big “Let’s Clean the other. It was a “fill a bag for a dollar” sale. House” project. It resulted in box after box Remarkably, the phone fit in a bag. It has a being filled with some of the most useful hand crank and no numbers. Granted, the and wonderful pieces of expensive stuff wires had been snipped—details, details! I believe we saw it one time on an episode of - Continued on page 16

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Remembering Moms on Mother’s Day

By PRIDE for Hometown magazine t was 100 years ago, in 1914, that U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially set aside the second Sunday in May as Mothers’ Day. The concept for Mothers’ Day had begun sixty years earlier. In the 1850s, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a woman’s organizer in West Virginia, began organizing Mothers’ Day work clubs in an effort to lower infant mortality by improving sanitary conditions, fighting disease, and preventing milk contamination. Before it was officially designated “Mothers’ Day,” the day had been referred to in the singular as Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day work clubs became known nationally when they provided care for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. After the war, Jarvis was active in seeking to help heal the nation by bringing Union and Confederate loyalists together for Mother’s Friendship Day picnics and other events calling women to take an active political role in promoting peace. When Ann Reeves Jarvis died in 1905, her daughter, Anna Jarvis, began a movement to have an annual observance of Mother’s Day—a day on which people would honor their mother and thank her for all she did for them. The symbol of this honoring would be the wearing of a white carnation. On May 10, 1908, the first Mother’s Day was observed Grafton, West Virginia, the

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that time and will include favorites by John Denver. In November, Rob Verdi, formerly of the “Side Street Strutters Jazz Band,” will return to the area. The veteran saxophonist will share his talent in a unique stage arrangement. With the cooperation of Mr. Kurt Cessna, high school band director, Verdi will be accompanied by student members of the Punxsutawney Area High School Jazz Band. A concert with “Good Company” will conclude the season in April 2015. With a belief that “music is a bond that brings people together for harmony of souls,” the group of performers and songwriters will present a show titled “Great American Music for the 21st century.” The Punxsutawney Concert Association books its concerts through the production company of Live On Stage, Inc., which helps coordinate performers for a network of concert associations nationwide. The first season of community concerts supported by annual memberships and the support of patrons, benefactors, and area businesses began in Punxsutawney in 1937. “Over the years things have really changed, in costs and what appeals to people as an audience,” said association president S. Thomas Curry. “For that first season of three concerts the annual cost was less than $1,000,” he continued. “Even though one of the first seasons, in the mid-1940s, had the Von Trapp Family Singers on the schedule, most of the groups were what would be considered ‘classical performers.’” - Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 10 no class of men living whose mothers were as patriotic, loyal and heroic as your mothers from ’61 to ’65. No mothers ever made such sacrifices as your mothers did, and the commander-in-chief requests you, on the second Sunday in May, to wear on your coat a white carnation to honor the memory of your mother, if deceased, or in reverence for her if she is living.” This order was printed in the Reynoldsville Star, April 28, 1909, and Punxsutawney Spirit, May 4, 1909. At least one Reynoldsville mother, Mrs. John S. Smith, was honored with a letter from her son, Leonard D. Smith, who lived in Lynchburg, Virginia. The letter was shared with the public as a TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS and printed in the Reynoldsville Star on June 2, 1909. “Dear Mother: This is “Mothers’ Day and I must devote a part of it to you. That one day in every year should be set apart to mothers was the most sublime benedictions that could be poured from a nation’s heart. And if each son and daughter would give but a rose to mother on that day the fragrance from the Altar of Motherhood will perfume the heart of the world. “To think of mother one day and give your heart to her that day will purify the landscape of future events so much that no one will dare to aught offensive to her. This little tribute to mother will purify our lives and will bring back to us vividly the noble self-sacrificing devotion that has made all mothers dear to us. “The recollection of mother is probably the first and last thought engraved on the memory of man, and a day set apart for her should be sacred to every instinct of human life. And a prayer for mother on that day will go to the Great White Throne with all the eloquence of human language.

“To mother, the great heart of mother, the prime mover of all our fine feelings, the well of generosity, love, of hope, and our inspiration here and hereafter. “To mother, God bless her, “Your affectionate son, Len” By May 1910, Mother’s Day was well on its way to becoming an annual observance in the United States and in the churches of the area. The Reynoldsville Star reported on May 11 that “Sunday was Mothers’ Day. White carnations were conspicuous.” The Punxsutawney Spirit on the same day gave detailed description of the service at the Railroad Y.M.C.A which was similar to the 1909 program with about thirty minutes of music, a presentation and carnations for the ladies. It also gave a synopsis of the sermons in each of the Punxsutawney Churches: “The White Carnation” was the Rev. Madtes’s topic at the Baptist Church. He spoke on the white carnation as symbolizing virtues and characteristics to be revered. At the Central Presbyterian Church, Dr. Eakins’s homily, “Home, Sweet Home,” focused on the characteristics of old-fashioned motherhood. The United Brethren congregation heard the Rev. Wilson declare that true motherhood was “The Nation’s Asset”—an asset that was shaping future generations. At the Episcopal Church, the Rev. Charnock spoke on “The Duty of the Child” and conversely the responsibility of the mother. The Rev. Clark at the first Presbyterian Church delivered a message, “The Picture Beautiful,” that referred to the line, “Of all the beautiful pictures that hang on memory’s wall that of Mother seemeth best of all.” And at the Methodist Church, Dr. Miner chose Proverbs 27:8—“As a bird wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his home”—as the basis for his address on the modern problems of the home and expressed hope that these would soon be corrected. - Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 3 Her first tattoo was a rose in bloom on her chest. She said that this first one was a test to determine whether she could tolerate it. She obviously could, judging from the dozen or so tattoos that followed. She never said so, but maybe, in her own way, this rose was to remember Pap-pap, too. She got most of her tattoos where the “church ladies” couldn’t see them, but they were hard to miss. Ink would peak out of her neckline, and the angels on her ankles were always visible; however, I don’t really think she cared what the “church ladies” thought. Just like the ceramic figurines she choose, Mam-mam had several angel tattoos and a turtle tattoo with the name of her beloved town, Turtle Creek, below it. My mom and Mam-mam met me one summer day in Punxsutawney, ten years after Pap-pap passed, and we all got a butterfly tattoo. It was the same design, but we picked out different colors. Mam-mam picked rainbow colors, like her roses; my mom chose her favorite blue and brown color combination; and I went with burnt orange and burgundy colors. Mam-mam actively volunteered at the senior center across the street from the high rise apartment building she moved into after she retired. She helped with events and activities for senior citizens much younger than she, although you wouldn’t have known her age by her appearance or energy. She retired as a crossing guard after decades of “crossing kids” whom she always managed to keep in line. She wore a pressed uniform and took her job quite seriously although we would sometimes joke about her “working on the corner.” Along with another friend, Mam-mam shaved off her hair to support a friend who was losing hers from cancer treatments. Sadly, not long afterward, she herself was diagnosed with cancer. Eventually, when her cancer had advanced, and a tumor broke a vertebra in her neck, Mam-mam’s only wish was to get well enough to return to her apartment and see her many friends. A week shy of her eighty-eighth birthday, Mam-mam died peacefully, while sunbathing in the courtyard of the apartment building with warm rays of sun pouring down on her and the sounds her beloved Turtle Creek in the distance. At her funeral, one of her friends came up to me with a smile and a knowing look. “You’re one of the ‘butterfly girls,’ aren’t you?” she asked. •••

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“A few years ago our group of volunteers decided we need to appeal to those of a different variety of music,” Curry added. “Now we try to include some that perform country music, and ‘pops’ music, jazz, Broadway, and, when possible, the big band sound that older members remember.” In recent years, through the extended years of a depressed economy, the annual budget for a series of three live performances has been between $17,000 and $19,000. “We keep our local operating expenses—for site rental fees, insurance, promotion, and hospitality—as low as possible, so we can dedicate the subscription revenue to the concert offerings,” said Bessie Depp, subscription chairperson for the association. “As community support for the concert series continues, the PCA will continue its outreach in an appeal to young audiences,” Curry said. “At times, that has been a daring adventure, knowing that an older audience might have a different interpretation of the word ‘concert.’’ “I’m happy to say that because of local community support, for the new season of 20142015, we will be able to provide two concerts to the student body of the Punxsutawney Area High School as assembly programs,” Curry added. The subscription campaign in the spring is handled in two phases, with Phase I as the “Early Bird Special” for annual subscriptions. This is a limited-time promotion period until June 1 to provide an opportunity for persons to enjoy a season of three concerts for $40. After June 1, annual adult memberships are $45 for the season. The early discount offer is possible because generous subscribers support at the level of patrons, benefactors, and donors, as well as the support of local business, which supplement individual memberships, thus ensuring the season’s success and guaranteeing the full year of concerts. A local adult membership includes free admission for students when they are accompanied by an adult concert-subscribing member. An additional benefit to Punxsutawney membership is the reciprocal agreement with the DuBois Concert Association that permits attendance at their five concerts for no additional cost. For more information about the 2014-15 concert season, please contact Bessie Depp, subscription chairperson, at 938-5333 or the association president at 938-8628. Brochures with applications are also available at Trailhead Gallery in downtown Punxsutawney. •••

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Punxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;y Christian School. Call 938-2295 for information. Tickets are $20.00. Call 814938-2295 or www.punxsutawneychristianschool.com. n June 14: Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;atâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;theâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Knob, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features the Groundhog Knob Trail ribbon-cutting, nonprofit showcase, and Groundhog Games. n June 17: Bloodâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Drive, noon to 6 p.m., SSCD Church, Punxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;y, American Red Cross. n June 21 & 22: SS.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; &â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Paul Byzantineâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Festival. Saturday, worship at 4 p.m. & festival opens at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, activities 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. n T-Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;&â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Pitchâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;programs are available at the Punxsy Area Community Center. These teach basic skills and fundamentals. Parents can register their children at the PACC. n The Snowflakeâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Campaignâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;is underway. The Punxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;y Chamber of Commerce is seeking financial donations to refurbish the snowflake lights that adorn the town during the holiday season each year. Donation jars can be found at local businesses. For information, call the chamber at 938-7700. n The Weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Discoveryâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;Center offers lots of fun activities through the month. Call 938-1000 for information. n The Punxsutawneyâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Library has several on-going programs for readers of all ages. Call 938-5020 for information or visit the library. n Cyclingâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; are ongoing at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. Other programs include Zumba, batting cage, virtual golf, kettle blast, cycling, AM menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball, Pilates/Yoga, gymnastics, Senior Strength, SilverSneakers, and open gym time. For information regarding class times and fees, call 983-1008. Volunteers are needed to visit and advocate

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With Mother’s Day clearly on its way to becoming an annual national observance, a movement was soon afoot to create another national observance as reported this article from the September 21, 1910, edition of Reynoldsville Star. “GIVE OLD “DAD” A CHANCE “Following Beautiful Custom of “Mothers’ Day,” Father is going to Have One. “The song, ‘Everybody works at our house but our old man.’ Struck the popular fancy, yet in reality no one about the house works so hard as “dad,” unless in some instances, the mother. On June 19, “Fathers’ Day” was instituted by the Ministerial alliance and the Y.M.C.A. of Spokane, Wash., and churches everywhere are called upon to take up the observance. For years we have had Children’s day, rightly considered one of the best of our Sunday school customs. Within the last few years has arisen the beautiful custom of Mothers’ day, when sons and daughters wear the white carnation in token of filial love and honor, when mother is remembered by letters from the children at a distance and when her influence in the home and her contributions to the nation in the development of its future citizens are the theme of sermons. This suggested the idea of Fathers’ day also, signalizing by a rose and by an observance similar to that of Mothers’ day. We hear much and rightly of the mother’s place in the home and in the training of the children, but the father’s strong hand is required as much as the gentle touch of the mother. The observance of Fathers’ day could be made to mean much for the home, for religion and for patriotism. The proper place of the father as the head of the household, his part in the discipline and training of the children, especially the boys, who need the firmness of a man’s guidance and the influence of a masculine example, the safeguarding of the marriage tie and the protection of womanhood and childhood should all be emphasized.” As Mothers’ Day 2014 approaches, think about someone who has been a mother to you. Take a little time to write and tuck a letter into the card you send to say how much you appreciate her. Honor the memory of mothers who are no longer with us by telling the next generation what it meant to have a mother to care for and guide you. And, in June do the same for fathers. In this way we share with the next generations what it is to be a mother and a father. (Editor’s Note: The resources used in the preparation of this article are available the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, the

Reynoldsville Public Library the Jefferson County Historical Society, the Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society and online at accesspadr.org and the Library of Congress. Photographs courtesy of the Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society. This article has been prepared by PRIDE—Punxsutawney Revitalization: Investing, Developing, Enhancing. PRIDE is a nonprofit organization which brings together residents, business people, community leaders and civic organizations, to improve the business districts in Punxsutawney. PRIDE is working to develop a Coal Memorial and Welcome Center for the Punxsutawney Area. Comments on this article may be directed to PRIDE, P.O. Box 298, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.) •••

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Continued from page 9 ever. With garage sale season looming on the horizon, we have decided that we are going to part with numerous fantastic items at our own sale this year. It will be advertised in advance, and signs will be posted within a five-mile radius. Town criers will be shouting from every street corner; airplanes with banners will fly overhead. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people to own something that actually belonged to us. The Bargain Hunter will be in heightened dickering mode. Customers might even have the chance to sign up and win a bicycle. I just hope I can resist buying my own stuff back. •••

Around Town Continued from previous page

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epartment of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Ellen Ferretti today announced the release of the department’s first Shale Gas Monitoring Report that outlines its efforts to track, detect and report on the impacts of gas development on Pennsylvania’s state forest lands. The 265-page document is available on the DCNR website at www.dcnr.state.pa.us, choose “Forestry” under “Quick Links” and then “Shale Gas Monitoring Report.” “People may have different perspectives on how monitoring is defined, but they want to know that staff is on the ground observing and managing gas development activity that is occurring in our state forests,” Ferretti said. “The breadth and depth of this report demonstrates that shale gas production on state forests is being carefully managed.” Ferretti noted scientists define monitoring as repeated measurements over time to determine trends or patterns, and that trends inform management decisions. “Monitoring does not necessarily give you answers – it gives you data to be used for decision-making,” Ferretti said. “We already have and continue to make adjustments based on our observations, and our management guidelines will continually be updated as more information is brought forth.” Information in the document represents a snapshot in time through 2012. DCNR is asking its Natural Gas Advisory Committee at a meeting in State College today to provide some insight into how and when monitoring data and information should be communicated going forward. DCNR’s program monitors for a broad set of values, including: water; wildlife; plants; invasive species; incidents; air; landscapes; soils; revenue; energy; recreation; community engagement; forest health; timber products; and infrastructure. “The intent of the report is to present information in as objective a manner as possible. Oftentimes trends or effects are not evident for years or decades. Despite that, there are some findings that can be gleaned from this initial report,” Acting Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry Dan Devlin said. Some insights included in the preface to the report: n Water is the resource that most people cite when expressing their concerns about shale gas production. Although incidents have occurred, the monitoring data shows that water quality has not been affected due to this activity.

n Approximately 1,486 acres of forest has been converted through 2012 to facilitate gas development; a number that is lower as a result of a management decision to place this activity within or adjacent to existing infrastructure or existing disturbances where it is more noticeable to the public, but requires less forest disturbance. n Invasive species are a concern as areas of disturbance tend to create conditions conducive to invasion unwanted plant species or pests. The report clearly shows that invasive species need to be carefully managed and controlled. DCNR leases require that companies address invasives. n Recreational experiences and expectations vary by user. Some recreationists prefer solitude and a more wildernesstype experience whereas others such as motorized vehicle enthusiasts are happy with a less primitive and more developed experience. The monitoring data shows a trend from the more remote experience to a semi-primitive experience. This bears close scrutiny to ensure that a wide variety of recreational experiences are available on the state forests in the future. DCNR also is collecting observations about the report through an online survey available with the report on the website landing page. DCNR’s shale gas monitoring program began full implementation in 2011 after Governor Corbett approved the hiring of a 15-member dedicated monitoring team and the department met with advisory committees, began developing monitoring protocols and building a variety of tools such as tracking and mapping databases. Data collection and field implementation started in earnest in 2012. The department began compiling the report in 2013, with data collection ongoing today and into the future. Oil and gas development has been a part of state forest management since 1947. Of the state’s 2.2-million acre system, there are approximately 700,000 acres of state forest land available for gas development either through DCNRissued leases or on areas where the commonwealth does not own the subsurface rights. For more information about gas development on state forest lands, visit the DCNR website at www.dcnr.state.pa.us, and choose “Gas Drilling on State Forests” under “Quick Links.” Media contact: Christina Novak, 717772-9101 •••

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one in eight moms who use mobile electronic devices and have an on-the-go lifestyle say they lose or misplace their smartphone “very often” or “often,” according to a 2014 Essentials for Mobile Life Survey. But replacing a smartphone is expensive, time-consuming and stressful. Moreover, mom’s smartphone is often a “keeper” of a tremendous amount of personal, confidential and work-related information. New technology is making it possible to keep track of your phone, as well as other essential appendages, like backpacks, keys and handbags. For example, a new Proximo app made by Kensington includes a fob for your keys and up to four tags on other items to alert you when you’re leaving behind something valuable. It can also help locate the misplaced item with the touch of a button, saving you time and money. More information can be found at www.MyProximo.com.

Keep Track There’s no doubt about it. Technology is playing an increasing role in parenting, from keeping in touch with the kids to using organizational apps. Unfortunately,

Chore Chart Why do all the work yourself? A chore wheel can help you remember what tasks need to be completed weekly. By involving everyone, you can make each member

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he onset of spring brings with it more than mild weather, it’s the season for spring cleaning, fresh fruits and renewal. And there are many seasonal opportunities for family fun. Here are some ways your family can make spring fun and even educational: Take a Spring Hike After a long winter most kids have cabin fever, along with their parents! Take advantage of the season to head out for fresh air. Take a nature hike at a nearby park or even in your own backyard, if your children are too little for longer treks. Prepare in advance by learning about trees and plants together by reading a library book or surfing age-appropriate sites online. Then have kids identify local greenery along your route. And collect a few rocks or flowers to bring home as keepsakes. Spring Into Learning It’s never too soon to start preparing small children to make the next jump into the classroom and learning. Consider a kid-friendly tablet, such as VTech’s InnoTab 3S and additional fun, ageappropriate software cartridges that allow a

child to progressively learn key subjects such as math, reading and science in steady stages. With all their favorite characters from Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Jake & the Neverland Pirates and more, they’ll have so much fun they won’t even realize they are learning! Or opt for action toys that can promote motor skill development, like VTech’s new Switch & Go Dinos Turbo and Go! Go! Smart Wheels electronic vehicles. More ideas for fun, educational toys and games can be found at www.VTechKids.com. Fresh Fruits and Veggie Fun From asparagus to strawberries, many fruits and vegetables are at their peak during the spring. It’s a great time to pack the kids into the car for a trip to a pick-your-own fruit farm, local farmer’s market, or even the supermarket, to stock-up on colorful, healthful ingredients. Take your bounty home and hit the kitchen together. Cooking with kids is a great way to teach them about everything from math to nutrition, as you follow recipes together and plan your meals. Out With the Old Make spring cleaning a fun family affair by - Continued on next page

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ith Mother’s Day around the corner, you may be thinking of ways to show your appreciation for mom. If you’re on a budget, you’re in luck. The discount experts at Dollar General are sharing helpful advice. • Breakfast in Bed: Every mom deserves some time to relax. Why not begin Mother’s Day by pampering her with breakfast in bed? Don’t forget to make the meal complete with a card and a cup of coffee. • Watch it Grow: Spend Mother’s afternoon Day making memories with Mom and see your love grow all spring and summer. Pick out a beautiful new planter with gardening tools, soil and seeds. Work together to plant something beautiful. As the plants grow, she will be reminded of you! • Bake and Make: Update and brighten Mom’s kitchen without over-spending. At a discount retailer such as Dollar General, colorful new oven mitts and kitchen towels are available for $1 dollar each. Look for her favorite colors or the ones that best complement her kitchen. Give Mom an opportunity to use her new gifts by packaging them together

with an easy cupcake or brownie mix and kitchen utensils. Baking together is a great way to spend quality time while providing yummy treats to celebrate the big day! • Tell the Birds: Get Mom a themed birdhouse with bird seeds, or consider making a birdhouse together as an afternoon arts and crafts project. Either way, you can help her find the best place in the yard to enjoy the colorful and beautiful birds that will soon be frequent visitors.

They’ll be singing all season! Everything from lawn and garden items to birdhouses, as well as great recipes and mixes to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day can be found at more than 11,000 Dollar General stores or online at www.DollarGeneral.com. This Mother’s Day, show Mom how much you care and make memories you can cherish for years to come. •••

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of the family feels their contributions are important. Assign age-appropriate tasks to each member of the family and rotate jobs from week to week. Even the youngest children can learn to pick up their own toys or help with simple tasks in the kitchen. Post the chore wheel in a centralized location, such as on the refrigerator at a height everyone can see.

giving children a bin to fill. Whoever fills the bin with the most stuff or the quickest gets to pick a family treat like eating at their favorite restaurant or a movie. Teach kids the rewards of giving by donating gently used items to a local charity. One perk of cleaning and donating is it makes room for new things. And you can breathe new life into old toys by purchasing new accessories for dolls and action figures, or new software for electronic games. For example, a range of educational cartridges are available for VTech’s InnoTab, including such kid-favorites as Monster’s University which includes nine games, an e-book and other diversions. “Spring is a great time for parents to take a fresh approach to learning, incorporating themes of nature and renewal into children's toys and activities,” says Dr. Lise Eliot, early childhood development expert who consults for VTech, a leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for kids. Spring is a season for fresh air and renewal, so renew your family’s minds and spirit along with your home. •••

Make Extra When you get home after a long day, leftovers can be a blessing if you’re too tired to cook. Sure you can order in, but even that will get old. Plus, the food you cook at home is often healthier and less expensive to prepare. Save yourself the hassle of making dinner nightly by cooking more than you need and freezing or storing some for later. Being a mom means juggling many different things at once. But don’t stress. Find ways to make life easier for yourself instead. •••

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Audiological & Speech Associates offers better hearing, speech, life (Editor’s Note: ‘From Our Past,’ researched by S. Thomas Curry, features items of interest from past editions of Punxsutawney and area newspapers.) April 12, 1905 — Two hundred of the average small boys of Punxsutawney and Lindsey should go to Freas’ Cyclery & Electrical Supply House on Saturday, April 15, between two and three o’clock. At that time 200 5/8 inch ball bearing (the big steel shooters) will be given away. There will also be one grand “commy” scramble at the same time. (Punxsutawney News) April 20, 1871 — CONCERT AT RINGGOLD - A singing class under the direction of Mr. Stacy B. Williams, will give a musical entertainment in the M. E. Church, at Ringgold, Jefferson County, next Saturday evening, April 22nd. (Punxsutawney Plaindealer) May 5, 1886 — The pound has been built on Thad Campbell’s lot just back of Griers’ stable and now it behoveth the owners of cows to see that the animals are shut in their own lots else the pound will have occupants and the usual charges will have to be paid before the animal is given up. (Valley News) May 6, 1891 — The air is filled with odor of burning rubbish and the smell of soap suds is mingled with the zephyrs and the dust from the beaten carpet is being inhaled by the beater. All these signs indicate that spring has come with all her accompanying trials and pleasures. (Punxsutawney Spirit) May 6, 1869 — OUR TOWN IN THE FUTURE. - To let the world know that our town still continues to thrive, we will say a few words in regard to a number of new buildings which will be erected the coming summer. Mr. George W. Zeitler intends to erect a large frame building on the corner of Mahoning and Jefferson street, opposite the new Jennings’ Hotel, two and one-half stories high . . . On the first floor will be a store-room 32x80 feet, with a ceiling fourteen feet high. This store-room will equal, if not surpass, any room for this branch of business in the State. Adjoining the store-room will be a wareroom 40x32 feet. The second floor is intended for a Town Hall, 32x80 feet. Mr. Zeitler will spare neither time nor money to have a handsome structure - one that will be an ornament to any borough or city. [Note: The building was located where is now a parking lot opposite the Pantall Hotel on E. Mahoning St.] (Punxsutawney Plaindealer) •••

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exposure, often the most effective way to improve the ability to hear is through a rehaplan bilitation that may include sound enhancement or hearing assistance. In these cases, Thomas will work with an individual to obtain the best possible sound enhance-

udiological & Speech Associates (ASA)—located in Punxsutawney at Station Square, 1464 North Main Street, Suite No. 10—provides a variety of valuable services for people experiencing changes in their ability to hear. According to licensed audiologist Thomas D. Todd, the company’s primary services include diagnostic testing, hearing evaluation, hearing aids, and speech therapy. ASA’s motto is “Better Hearing! Better Speech! Better Life!” Thomas Todd, a 1993 graduate of Clarion University Audiologist Thomas D. Todd adjusts a hearing aid for a grandmother and of Pennsylvania with witnesses the wonderful expression on her face at hearing sounds again at a degree in audiola mission in Pietras Negras, Mexico. ogy and a Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology, provides hearing services in ASA’s Punxsutawney office weekly on Tuesday and Thursday. The phone is answered Monday through Friday for scheduling appointments. Services are also provided Monday through Friday at Todd, licensed audiologist at AudioASA’s Indiana of- Thomas logical & Speech Associates, assists individufice, located at 270 als to understand the results of their Philadelphia Street. evaluation and to make the most appropriate Audiological & Speech Associates Office is conveniently located at Suite 10, Station Square, 1464 North Main Street, Punxsutawney. ASA’s Punx- choice for better hearing. sutawney office was the voice of a grandchild—or a child ment through custom-fitted hearing aids. established by Thomas’s sister, Cynthia hear a bird sing—for the first time is According to Thomas, most people wait T. Kisiday, in 1985, when ASA partnered among life’s most precious moments,” too long to seek assistance for hearing with the Punxsutawney Easter Seal SoThomas said. difficulties. On average, it takes seven ciety to provide speech and hearing servHe was recently able to witness many years of experiencing hearing problems ices to the community. Since 1987, ASA such miracles on a mission to Mexico, before an individual makes an effort to has been providing speech therapy to pawhere he was part of a team that prodo something about hearing loss. “Usutients at the Punxsutawney Area Hospivided hearing assistance to about 900 ally, it is through the urging of family tal. The original hearing-service office children and adults. “The people who that a person contacts us for an evaluawas on Gilpin Street, but, in later years, came to the clinics were so polite,” tion. We would encourage people to the practice moved to Station Square. Thomas said. “They came early and come to us sooner,” he said. “The earlier Cynthia, a speech pathologist and audiwaited patiently for their time with us. we see person with hearing loss, the easologist, remains active in the practice. They were so appreciative for what we ier it is to help. Hearing aids are only one Hearing loss has many causes. “About were able to do for them.” part of what we do. We often counsel paeighty-five percent of the people who “Without the mission, most of these tients about ways to improve their comcome to us for help have experienced people would have never been able to munication difficulties, or suggest gradual hearing loss,” Thomas said. have hearing services or sound enhancehearing protection.” “The most common causes of hearing ment,” he concluded. “I am so grateful “Today’s technology is amazing,” loss are aging and extended exposure to to have had the opportunity to participate Thomas continued. “Wireless systems to ‘noise’ at work or home.” In order to dein this mission.” assist with hearing the television, teletermine the most appropriate approach to If you experience any loss in your hearphone and during meetings are improvhelping a person to hear better, Thomas ing, Thomas encourages you to make an ing the quality of life for many first conducts a thorough evaluation in a appointment at your earliest convenience individuals.” sound-treated room with specialized by calling (814) 938-7565. ASA is a He feels that the greatest reward he reequipment. If the problem is deemed provider for all major insurance compaceives is the expression on the faces of medical, the patient is referred to the apnies. people who have not heard for some time propriate medical specialist. If the rea••• when they begin to hear sounds they son for the loss of hearing is aging or have missed. “To see a grandparent hear

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Day at the Knob will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Gobbler’s Knob. The day will mark the official opening of the Gobbler’s Knob Trail and will commemorate the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In addition, the day will include groundhog games and a scavenger hunt—free games and activities for youngsters twelve years of age and younger. A nonprofit showcase will also be part of the day, and folks are invited to come and learn how to become involved in

local nonprofit groups. The showcase will offer a calendar of upcoming events. Nonprofit groups interested in setting up a table at the showcase are asked to please contact the Groundhog Club by telephone at (814) 618-5591 or by email at director@ghogclub.com by May 31. There is no entrance fee to a Day at the Knob—that’s right, it’s free! Food and drinks will be available for purchase at a concession stand. All proceeds from the concession stand will go toward the Trail Maintenance Fund. •••

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The birdhouses/birdfeeders entered in the contest will be become an exhibition at PWDC when the contest concludes. In addition, entrants may choose to donate their birdhouse/birdfeeder to be auctioned to raise funds for the Weather Discovery Center. The deadline to submit a contest entry form is June 7 with birdhouses/birdfeeders being submitted no later than June 21. The birdhouses and birdfeeders exhibit will open on June 30. People’s Choice voting will run from June 30 through noon on July 5. The announcement of the winners and the auction will happen at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. Get the complete contest rules and information at Weatherdiscovery.org, by calling 814938-1000, by e-mailing info@weatherdiscovery.org, or by stopping at the Weather Discovery Center at 201 N. Findley St. in Punxsutawney. •••

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Rt. 310 • Elk Ave. Punx’y 938-8060

We Have All Your Favorite Treats!

Daily Specials • Hot Sandwiches Combo Meals • Side Orders Shakes • Floats • Cones • Beverages Ice Cream Cakes & More!

• Bread • Rolls • Cakes • Candy • Chips • Drink Mix • Much More

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bakery outlet

800-849-4599 • www.stellofoods.com

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STroehmann

Take OuT availaBle full Menu • Pizza HOMeMaDe fOOD fresH BakeD GOODs HoURs: mon-Sat 11am-9 pm • Closed Sundays

938-0338 206 Elk run ave. Punx’y

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Ted’s

Meat Market Package Deals Large Selection Available

• Party Trays • Meat & Cheese • Fresh & Lean Meat • Our Own Old-Fashioned Sugar-Cured Hickory Smoked Semi-Boneless Ham Owned & Operated by Ted Palumbo & Sons Hours: Mon-Wed 8 to 5; Thurs 8 to 6 Fri 8 to 8; Sat 8 to Noon Located 1 1/4 mile East of Reynoldsville on 4th St. or 6 miles West of DuBois on Wayne Road

Brighten your home this Spring with new carpet from

CArOL’S

CArPeT W rLd

Featuring: HomeCrest Cabinets Hardwood Floors • Vinyl • Laminate Mohawk • ceramic Tile

D.a. Schaffron, Proprietor JuneAu Mon.-Fri. 9-8

938-8687

Sat. 9-1

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Your Choice of Style & Color

Good $

279 sq. ft.

Better $

329 sq. ft.

Best

369 sq. ft.

*Window Treatments Falls Creek only.

www.millerbrothersfurniture.com

133 W. Mahoning St. Exit 97 I-80 (Behind Sheetz) FALLS CREEK DOWNTOWN PUNXSUTAWNEY

814-938-0850

814-371-5920

Shaffer Road, DuBois

DUBOIS MALL

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Our warehouse allows us to display full rolls. You’ll find a wide variety of styles, colors, prices and qualities. Samples of the rolls are available to take home at no charge so you know whether the carpet is right for you.

We offer “ROOM PACKAGeS” — carpet, pad and installation in 40sq. packages for $698, $798, $898, and $998.

Bring your measurements and we’ll give you a no-charge estimate!