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Small-Town Roots, Values Anchor Super Lawyer’s Success

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California Super Lawyer James Blatt spent his formative years in Punxsutawney and credits his small-town roots for his big-city success. (photo by Vanessa Huey Photography)

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By Jennifer Skarbek of Hometown magazine hether an arborist or just an avid tree climber, most outdoors people know that healthy soil makes for healthy roots and healthy roots make for hardy trees. For “Super Lawyer” James Blatt, the symbiotic relationship that exists in nature between trees and earth can likewise apply to the success that he has achieved in his career and his beginnings in the small town of Punxsutawney. Blatt, who practices law at offices bearing his name in and around the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, left the Punxsutawney area fifty-two years ago; however, he professes that the solid foundation of his youth in this town, along with the values of perseverance and hard work that he learned growing up in such a closely-knit community, have catapulted him to the top of his field. Blatt explained that his connection to Punxsutawney goes way back, precisely to 1946. That year his parents relocated from Pittsburgh to the home of the groundhog in order to purchase and then operate the Punxsutawney Hotel. The Blatts entered into the business venture with a cousin of the family, Jack Grossman, and settled into their new surroundings, soon becoming an integral part of the town. Blatt recalls that as a boy he would visit the hotel every day to have breakfast before he went to school. Blatt said of his childhood, “Punxsutawney was a wonderful place to grow up. Life was simple; education was stressed.” The young boy and his family resided on East End’s Oakland Avenue, within walking distance to Mary A. Wilson where Blatt and his brothers attended elementary school. During his formative years of primary school, Blatt remembers that he was most impressed by teacher Jim Curry. This quality educator was what Blatt considers a “No-Nonsense Man” who taught with a firm disposition and who dressed with impeccable taste. Curry taught Blatt academics in the classroom, as well as sportsmanship on the baseball field. A particular episode that stands out to Blatt from these early years was a time when he had performed well during a couple of games. Blatt admits that even though he was not a

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Atty. James Blatt – here with Jeff Long, principal of Punxsutawney Area High School – moved with his family first to Tucson, Arizona, and then to California when he was sixteen years old and in the middle of his junior year at PAHS. Recently, he returned to Punxsutawney to rekindle old friendships and enjoy his high school class reunion. (photo by Vanessa Huey Photography)

star athlete, he thought that this effort would prompt Curry to advance him. “He told it like it was,” Blatt added. “Mr. Curry told me ‘just because you do well in one or two games doesn’t mean that you move up.’” Although Blatt thought at the time that these words were a harsh reality check from a coach to a kid, over the years Blatt has come to appreciate Curry’s honesty and character. He has come to understand Curry’s belief that success is not a one-time

deal. “I didn’t realize until much later the impression that man made on me,” Blatt confessed. “I emulate him now in how I dress and how I act.” Another influential person for Blatt while maturing was his godfather, Jack Grossman. Blatt commented that just like his name’s inherent allusion, Grossman was a big, strong guy but rather quiet. This gentle giant taught Blatt how to box while help-

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Kissing Summer Goodbye

By Mary Ellen Pollock-Raneri for Hometown magazine few weeks ago, I stood on the boardwalk in Bethany Beach. It was the day of the “Goodbye to Summer” celebration, a parade that is similar to a New Orleans funeral procession. Visitors and locals dressed in mourning shrouds, wept aloud, and dabbed their eyes as a Dixieland band played a jazzy version of “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” When I peeked in the coffin that pallbearers in dark glasses escorted down the boardwalk, I discovered “Summer,” a mannequin draped in flower garlands. I guess we all said our goodbyes that day to our favorite sunny days and celebrated the unofficial end of the season in a rather unconventional jazz funeral. As I stood there on the boardwalk, I felt overwhelmed by the sadness, the cool music, and the spectacle of a real New Orleans funeral procession. Even more, the smell of French fries, the sound of footsteps scuffling on the wooden walkway, the racket of squawking sea gulls, and the summer breeze jogged my memory. I was overcome with recollections of summers past and of vacations that I enjoyed as a kid. Where could you go on vacation when you were a kid growing up in Punxsutawney in the ’60s? People didn’t usually stay in condos like nowadays or go on “all-inclusive” trips. Most of my friends’ families drove a car (with no air conditioning) to their destination. And (shocker) we didn’t surf the Internet on Kayak, Expedia, Priceline, or Orbit for a great price on accommodations. We traveled to relatives’ homes or nearby recreational sites. Dad saved quarters in a glass canning jar to pay for our vacations – when he hit two hundred dollars, we piled into the old, blue Mercury station wagon and away we went. Once in a while, we traveled out of the state; however, regardless of where we went, everything just seemed simpler then. I recall a couple big trips that my parents and I enjoyed. Once, my dad drove us the whole way to Florida in about twenty-four hours. Mom always insisted that Dad just liked to drive, but, now, I figure it saved money on hotel rooms. It rained a lot when we got to the Sunshine State, and I don’t think we ever swam in the ocean. Mom always worried about sunburns. Nevertheless, we visited the Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine and stopped at an alligator farm. Little, out-of-the-way motels made great rest stops, and we picnicked the whole way down and back. I remember Dad’s old, green propane grill that he would set up at the end of a roadside picnic table. He would heat up some soup or raviolis out of a can, and I thought it was the best meal in the world. Then, after a few days, my father drove back to Pennsylvania – another marathon trip of twenty-four hours! We traded the hanging moss in the trees for the smoky views of mountains in the mist. Atlantic City was another memorable trip for me – a kid who grew up in a state that didn’t border the ocean. I had never seen the waves, the sand (except for my homemade sandbox in the backyard), or even a boardwalk. I can still remember where we stayed – an old hotel, the Edgewater/ Watergap Hotel, located in the

center of town. Since we rarely stayed in hotels back then, I was delighted with room, albeit small and cramped. I just loved the little wrapped soaps on the bathroom sink and the ice machine in the hall. We didn’t spend money on fancy rides on the boardwalk’s amusement park or dine at elaborate restaurants. We just ate stuff at the little stands – food like hot dogs, French fries, and hamburgers. Our entertainment included watching a wiryarmed, skinny man beat fudge with a big wooden paddle as we stared at him from the window of a candy store near the ocean. I especially liked shaking Mr. Peanut’s whitegloved hand – a man dressed as a giant peanut – in front of the Planter’s store on the boardwalk. Dad held my hand as we jumped the waves, and Mom set up our compound on an old blanket on the beach. There, under the August sun, I could hear the ice cream man bark, “Get your Fudgy-Wudgies,” and I remember our little transistor radio playing “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb. Life was good. Relatives’ homes made great vacation destinations too! Aunt Rose and Uncle Randy lived in Michigan, and we traveled there one summer to visit them. I read a Flintstones comic book that Dad bought for me at Joe Haag’s

store the whole way to their house. Then, my mom treated my car sickness from reading with little wax bottles of a syrupy, penny candy drink. This particular journey included a stop at the old Bob’s Big Boy hamburger restaurant for a snack. I guess Dad must have saved extra quarters so we could eat out. My favorite aunt and uncle lived in Saginaw, near Lake Michigan. It was the first time I had ever seen one of the Great Lakes, and I was delighted that it had sea shells – I dug one out of the sand with my toe! Entertainment included family meals and munching on ice cream bars with my aunt and uncle on their back porch. Most of the time, though, my family’s summer trips were short excursions to places kind of near Punxsutawney. One of my dad’s favorite places was Cook’s Forest. Sometimes we made a stop at a place with a swimming pool – Alcoa Park – on the way to Cook’s. I always knew that we were bound for that great picnic destination when my father pulled out the old, big, red metal thermos, and Mom boiled water to make homemade iced tea.

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ing the youth find unshakable confidence. When Blatt was just sixteen-years-old, in the midst of his junior year at Punxsutawney Area High School, his parents decided to move the family to Tucson, Arizona, and then to California. It was difficult for Blatt to leave his friends, his school, and his hometown and branch out across the country. He appreciated all that Punxsutawney had taught him and the solid values it instilled in him. In retrospect, Blatt said, “I feel so fortunate to have grown up in Punxsy.” Despite his melancholia about moving away from his boyhood home, Blatt said that he was amazed by the multitude of great opportunities that California provided, especially for the average, middle class family. “California had low-cost college programs,” Blatt interjected. “It offered the chance to have an excellent life while being debt free,” a circumstance not usually associated with earning a degree. Blatt immediately seized the opportunity to enroll in a junior college near his home following high school graduation. Soon after, Blatt transferred to UCLA to continue his studies while also joining the ROTC program. He participated in this U.S. Army program until 1971, when injuries from a motorcycle accident forced him to resign. He did, however, continue with college and work part time to defer the costs. In fact, a job that he took as a journalist led to his decision to become a trial lawyer. Blatt explained that, at twenty years of age, he was hired as a journalist in the district attorney’s office of public relations. It just so happened that the D.A. was covering the Charles Manson Case at the time, meaning that Blatt was able to watch the notorious trial and witness the excitement of being a lawyer in a courtroom. Thus, he entered law school, taking night classes yet maintaining his daytime employment. Blatt said, “I got lucky. I already had a relationship with this office, which helped me to gain entrance in to law school, even without outstanding grades.” About this same period in his life, Blatt took the ultimate leap of faith, getting mar-

ried to his girlfriend and starting a family. The couple welcomed two baby boys by the time that Blatt had finished law school at the tender age of twenty-three. Then, in 1973, Blatt took on the role of deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County, a daunting task for anyone of that young age but not a deterrent for Blatt. After serving the people of the county in this position for three years, Blatt went out on a limb and opened his own private practice in Century City. The move was a good one; for over forty years later, Blatt is still practicing law out of this office, as well as at a couple of satellite offices in the San Fernando Valley area. Over the decades that Blatt has practiced law, he has racked up some high-profile cases with quite notable outcomes. For example, Blatt represented psychic Etta Smith, who was arrested after she reported to police a vision that she had that led her to discover the body of a murdered woman in Lopez Canyon. As reported on the website for Blatt’s law firm: (During the trial) Mr. Blatt first convinced the Court to find the police did not have probable cause to arrest Ms. Smith simply because she had a vision. Blatt won the case, leading to Smith’s ability to then sue the city of Los Angeles for an unlawful arrest. “It’s an awesome feeling to hear the words ‘not guilty,’” Blatt remarked. Next on the docket of high-profile cases was Blatt’s defense of Moosa Hanoukai against his 1994 charge of murdering his wife. Blatt’s website reports: During trial, Mr. Blatt convinced the Judge to modify the “heat of passion” law and allow special jury instructions to be read to the jury. Based on the new “cultural defense” theory, the jury found that Mrs. Hanoukai’s actions were “adequate legal provocation” for the killing. The jury reduced the crime from murder to manslaughter. The novel cultural defense was covered in a story by Time magazine. According to Blatt, this defense is now recognized both nationally and internationally, even being taught in a course at the University of South Carolina. Another significant moment in his career occurred when Blatt was retained for the 2009 trial of the Jesse James Hollywood murder case that rocked Santa Barbara. - Continued on page 6

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Continued from page 4 Hollywood was the youngest person on the FBI’s most-wanted list for the kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz. In fact, the case is the basis for the movie, Alpha Dog, starring Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, and Sharon Stone. But perhaps Blatt’s most substantial accomplishment in his legal career was the opportunity he had to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. “This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime chance,” Blatt said of the event. Blatt said that in 1998 he received a phone call from Professor Lawrence Tribe at Harvard asking the California lawyer to represent Mr. Joe Bajakajian, who was arrested and charged in the Central District of California with failing to declare he was traveling outside the United States with $10,000 or more, a federal felony offense. The case had already been ruled upon and appealed when the United States Department of Justice petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the case. Blatt agreed to the request from Tribe and thus presented the case to the court, the first time in history that the Eighth Amendment clause of what constitutes an excessive fine was challenged. The court ruled in Bajakajian’s favor with the order that his money be returned to him. “This was an important ruling,” Blatt admitted. Of his work in the courtroom, Blatt remarked, “You have to be able to think on your feet. You need ability and instinct. You have to know when to ask a question or take on a judge or challenge a jury. They don’t teach that in law school; you either have it or you don’t.” With the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in mind: “Into each life some rain must fall,” Blatt then experienced a life-altering event in the midst of all his professional success. According to Blatt, when he was forty-five years old, he awoke at about 5 a.m. one morning to a deafening

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quick getaway. At that time, Anita had its own little picnic grove, complete with a swimming pool. That yellowish colored brick that lined the pool was one of a kind; you could gradually walk into the water, inch by inch, until you were immersed. I also remember how I thought I could swim like a champ – I wanted to show off for everyone – and my father had to rescue me from a couple feet of water that overwhelmed me. All in all, I think the best summer vacations, though, were the ones that I spent in my own backyard – right there in Fairview on the outskirts of Punxsy. There was surely nothing better than splashing in a blowup pool, hopping around a sprinkler, or drinking out of a gushing garden hose. The old, rusty charcoal grill with tripod legs got quite a workout when Dad grilled burgers and hot dogs. And, nothing could top riding bikes down the little hill that led to Circle Hill Cemetery with my best friends or playing camp in the woods. Sometimes, we played on our back porch with Barbies or we helped my mom snap beans from the garden. As I got older, my friends and I traded Barbies for a bottle of baby lotion, and we “laid out” in the backyard and toasted ourselves in the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Evenings were filled with Bob Prince and Pirate baseball on the radio or television while a big, metal door fan cooled the house. So, now it is time to kiss summer goodbye again for another year. Here’s a fond farewell to grilled processed meats and those ultraviolet rays that are so good but so bad. See you later swimming pools, long car trips, and beach vacations. Ta-ta to lightning bugs, Dad’s old grill, long days, bike rides, and back porches decorated with flowers – and to my mom’s summer doodads. See you later picnics, amusement parks, and boardwalk shops. Parting is such sweet sorrow. But we never really leave those summers behind – they are always there shining in our memories. Those backyards, beaches, old red coolers, warm days, and people you loved – and continue to love – are only a thought away. •••

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A portion of the 1895 Fowler Map of Lindsey, housed at the Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society, shows the Carmalt farm as owned by the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company. The Carmalt farmhouse and buildings are located near the center of the picture. Just below and to the right of the farm buildings is the village of Columbus. The Rodgers Brick Yard was located near where the smoke is coming from the chimney. what appears to be a train running along the bottom of the hill is actually the coke ovens with dinkeys on the top of the coke ovens and cars to haul the coke alongside them. The dip in the land between the farm buildings and the houses on the left side of the picture is where the water drained from the spring on the farm, and is now a pond on the golf course. At the far right is the village of walston. (photo courtesy of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.)

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would continue to have access to the clay bank By the Coal Memorial Committee on the land for the purpose of making bricks, for Hometown magazine with royalties to be paid to the company. he Punxsutawney Country Club can The company expanded its operation to the trace its beginnings directly to the coal Carmalt Farm. The Punxsutawney News reindustry, which began with the opening ported on April 20, 1887, that a new town was of Walston Mine. The land upon which the being built on the Carmalt farm. The houses Country Club is situated had been purchased would be for the miners and cokers of Walin 1822 by Isaac Carmalt from Paul Busti, ston and would belong to the Rochester Coal agent for H. Leroy and J. Linklein, commonly Company. In the May 4 edition, the Punxreferred to as the “Holland Company.” The land was situated in the southeast corner of Warrant Number 3054. Isaac Carmalt had come to Punxsutawney shortly after the arrival of John Jenks and David Barclay in 1818. Here he met and married Hannah Gaskill, sister of Charles Gaskill, also a land agent for the Holland Company. They carved a farm out of the virgin forest on the land. In 1855, the Carmalts sold the farm land to their son, William Carmalt, who took over the farming operation when his father retired. Unlike many of his neighbors, William Carmalt did not sell his farm and coal rights to Herbert P. Brown, brother of Walston H. Brown, in 1881. Brown had opened the first railroad and was the first to export Another view of the walston coke ovens shows a dinkey enPunxsutawney coal commer- gine and cars on the Carmalt farm. (photo courtesy of the cially to markets in New York Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.) and Canada. In 1882, Walston sutawney News reported: “The Rochester Mine and the accompanying coke works Coal Company are still blocking out and began operating along Saw Mill Run, a small building more coke ovens at Walston Mines. creek at the bottom of the hill upon which the The west line of ovens is being extended and Carmalt farm was situated. will reach to the rear of Rodger’s brick yard, By 1885, after thirty years of operating the north of Clayville. A double line of ovens will farm and three years of observing the mining soon be blocked out running parallel with operations next to his farm, William Carmalt those already built, and when completed will and his family decided it was in their best inmake about one thousand for Walston.” By terest to sell the land and the coal. Adrien June 29, 1887, the coke ovens, built out past Iselin, who had taken over operation of the the brickyard, were ready to be fired. An item Walston Mine, which was then being operated in the News opined, “Four years ago this was as the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron nothing but woods and very useless woods at Company, purchased the Carmalt land. On that.” December 24, 1885, ownership of the land The Punxsutawney Spirit on September 28, transferred to the coal company, with the caveat that W.S. Rodgers and G.W. Kanarr - Continued on page 12

Punxsutawney Concert Association to Present “Futuristic Illusionist”

he Punxsutawney Concert Association will present the first show of its 2016-17 season to subscribers and the public on Monday, October 24, with the appearance of Adam Trent at the Punxsutawney Area Senior High School. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

performing at birthday parties at age nine and at corporate events as a teen, before attending college in the Los Angeles area. Graduating with a degree in finance and entertainment marketing, he also took courses in music and comedy. The result

is his fast-paced, entertaining show of tricks and illusions that will have the audience feeling differently than they had expected to feel about “magic.” His style is a combination of magician’s illusion and dancing, singing, and comedy. “Local Punxsutawney Concert Association subscribers will have the special opportunity to see how magic, as demonstrated by the talented and witty Adam Trent, has changed,” stated Curry near the conclusion of the association’s subscription campaign. The concert association’s season of performances is supported by annual subscribers and a core of patrons and benefactors. Admission to the concerts is by a subscription card purchased from the Punxsutawney Concert Association. Before the evening of October 24, sub-

scriptions to the association’s full season of three events are still available. The remaining concerts include pianist Jim Witter and his tribute to the music of Barry Manilow (March 26, 2017) and Tenore, a trio of tenors from Canada (May 2, 2017). A local subscription also makes available, at no additional cost, the four concerts offered by the DuBois Concert Association. The general public, however, can witness the innovative illusions and entertainment of Adam Trent through tickets purchased at the door at $20 per adult and $5 per student accompanied by an adult. For more information about subscriptions and the October show, please contact S. Thomas Curry by telephone at 938-8628 or by e-mail at currytk@comcast.net. •••

The Punxsutawney Concert Association will present Adam Trent, a young and talented illusionist, at the Punxsutawney Area High School at 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 24. (submitted photo)

The performance of the young, talented Adam Trent is touted “a new wave of magic.” As a magician, the thirty-oneyear-old prefers to known as a “futuristic illusionist.” In a review of his performances, Yahoo! Entertainment dubs him as the “next big thing in magic.” Trent was one of the stars of the hit Broadway show The Illusionists, which shattered box office records during its 2014-15 run. He has also appeared on America’s Got Talent, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, as well as on the Disney Channel, Syfy, the Travel Channel, VH1, and others. He is one of the most in demand illusionists working today, performing more than 300 live shows each year. “His nationwide tour schedule this year includes a stop in Punxsutawney,” said S. Thomas Curry, association president, upon the announcement of the upcoming show. “From my review of his shows on TV and through YouTube videos, his ninetyminute stage performance will be a long way from the hocus-pocus magic of birthday party and festival magicians we all remember from the past.” Self-taught as a magician, Trent began

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In telling their family histories, genealogists with artistic impulses often create family trees that are both informative and beautiful to behold. The Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society has two such works of art – the Means and north family trees – hanging in the Tibby Library, located in the Lattimer House at 400 w. Mahoning Street. To encourage family historians to tell their stories, the Society will offer the two-part workshop, “writing Your Story,” at Lattimer House on Saturday, October 1, and Saturday, October 15. Both sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. (photos courtesy of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.)

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1887, reported: “The new town being built on what was known as the Carmalt farm by the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company is steadily assuming the proportions of a good sized village with all modern conveniences. It has been christened ‘Columbus,’ why so named we cannot tell, unless it is in honor of a gentleman by that name as a little girl once said ‘discovered the world.’ We think ‘Carmalt’ would have been a more appropriate and suggestive name of the place, and would have been and enduring monument to the name of one who settled on that farm when this place was a howling wilderness.” About 1898, the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company employed George Bartholomew as a mining engineer. Sidney Smith, in his “I Remember” column in the Spirit on May 12, 1953, recalled when George Bartholomew came to town as mining engineer for the R. & P. Coal & Iron Co. He was a good-sized man, a great lover of sports and played golf. During his stay here, he got others interested in the game, and they played on the Carmalt Farm, a veritable pasture, which he used as a primitive golf course. Gradually a golf course was laid out in the pasture – three holes at a time – over a three-

year period, 1899, 1900, and 1901. The course consisted of pasture fairways, sand for greens, and tin cans for the holes. As the men continued to play on their primitive golf course, interest in having a country club with a more polished golf course was generated. On July 13, 1904, the Spirit published the following: Country Club Organized The Carmalt Farm at Lindsey to be Fitted up with Golf Links, Etc. “The members of the newly formed Country Club met and organized Monday evening. The Club starts out with about fifty members and with the prospect of as many more soon. They will have the use of the Carmalt farm north of Clayville belonging to the R. & P. Coal and Iron Co., and will establish golf links, tennis courts, shooting range, etc., and will fit up the house as a club house, with lockers, baths and social rooms. The officers elected are President, J.A. Whiteman; Secretary, Earl Snyder; Treasurer, B.M. Clark; Managers, George P. Bartholomew, H.G. Bowers, E.W. Robinson, W.W. Winslow, B.M. Clark. A committee on Rules and a Field Committee were appointed and the work of preparing the property will proceed rapidly. The charter will be kept open for a period of thirty days, during which time those desiring to become members may submit their names to a committee for approval or rejection. The following members partici-

Golfers prepare to play the Country Club’s Piedmont Hole, circa 1906, with Columbus Village at the right of the picture below the hill. (photo courtesy of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.

pated in the organization: H.G. Bowers, E.W. Robinson, Dr. T.R. Williams, H.J. Loeb, D.H. McIntyre, Eugene H. Winslow, E.S. Swartz, J.B. Phalen, Jno. W. Kennedy, Ed. A. Murray, Lon Pantall, Dr. J.A. Walters, J.A. Brennan, Geo. G. Burkett, S.A. Rinn, J.L. Fisher, T.E. Bennis, E.C. McKibbon, Jno. H. Kennedy, W.H. Tyson, E.E. Shaffer, G.L. Glenn, Dr. C.G. Hughes, W.W. Winslow, Dr. J.M. Grube, H.W. Mundorf, Jno. W. Brown, B.M. Clark, J.A. Whiteman, G.P. Bartholomew, Montrose Barnard, F.C. Lang, W.O. Smith, W.S. Dinsmore, Earl Snyder, E.E. Taylor, Dr. W.S. Blaisdell, John P. Wilson, Barclay Preston, C.J. Carpenter, W.V. Whiteman, A.W. Calloway, T.R. Johns, C.M. Means, Geo. D. Post, H.C. Rudolph, Wm. J. Brown.” Many of these individuals were directly con-

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f you are like most people, you could use more hours to get things done. But while the day isn’t getting any longer, there are plenty of ways to supercharge your routine and boost productivity, say lifestyle experts. “I’m a busy full-time working mom so anything that requires too much effort and time will not fly with me,” says Janise Burrafato, the “Mama in Heels” blogger, who recently participated in the #MyWalgreensApp campaign. “Mobile apps keep me organized and ahead of schedule, and believe it or not, having just one less task to tackle really does make a difference.” Here are a few ways to make life easier from the palm of your hand. • Make shopping simple: You can ignore all those coupon mailers that arrive at home. Drop the scissors and spend some time with your family instead. Now you can virtually and quickly “clip” coupons through mobile apps like the Walgreens mobile app. You can use the app when you shop in-store to access your coupons, which can be seamlessly applied at checkout when you use your Balance Rewards card, and pay for items directly from your smartphone. • Sync calendars: Get the entire family up-to-speed on upcoming events, commitments and projects. A synced calendar system can alleviate anxiety and ensure everyone knows who is where, when. • Permanent records: Making family memories last is easier than ever. Create prints, photo cards, wood panels and other personalized photo products by ordering these items through the Walgreens mobile app directly from Facebook, Instagram or your smartphone. “No more fussing with trying to print photos myself, which rarely works,” says Seri Kertzner blogger at “Little Miss Party Planner.” “This app saves me time and money!” • Stay fit: When juggling work responsibilities with family life, it’s easy to forget your own health and wellness. Schedule time to work out and stick to these commitments as you would any

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other appointment. It’s helpful if you have an app that tracks your progress and offers friendly reminders to hit the gym. Many fitness apps sync with other programs to offer you discounts on other products and services when you meet benchmarks. • Automate: Automating certain to-do’s can free your time and energy for other more creative tasks. For example, these days, you can program apps to make automatic payments on credit card balances and utility bills. Likewise, refilling prescriptions is no longer a matter of waiting on hold or in line at the store. Now you can do it with the touch of a button your phone. For more information or to download the app, visit the Walgreens website. “The right apps on your phone can be almost like having a personal assistant,” says Burrafato. Don’t get overwhelmed. These days, there are high-tech tools to help you strategically plan your day and organize your life. (StatePoint) •••

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f at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s the spirit Americans are embracing in pursuit of their own progress. A new survey for Citi’s #StandForProgress campaign shows nine in 10 Americans are optimistic about making progress in their lives in the next year. Just as many Americans agree that progress comes from within (93 percent) and that it’s the small steps every day that lead to success (94 percent). More than half of the Americans surveyed by Toluna, the online insights platform, also believe that the road to progress passes through the lessons you learn from setbacks. “You can spend your life either focused on your limitations or work hard to overcome them and reach your full potential,” said Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist who will be competing at the Games for the fourth time. Garcia-Tolson, who is participating in the Citi campaign, added: “I’m inspired by encouraging others to take on a challenge. I love to prove people wrong.”

Better Health, More Money Asked to identify the three areas where they most wanted to make progress over the next year, Americans listed better health (59 percent), more money (47 percent) and better family relationships (44 percent). And while many Americans say the economy needs to improve before they can make real progress, or that they don’t know how to go about it, other respondents say that tracking progress, planning and organizing and celebrating the milestones all contribute to success. More than half of Americans agree that progress is hard to achieve alone. Men and women, meanwhile, see progress differently. Nearly eight in 10 men (78 percent) say they are satisfied with their progress in life, against fewer than seven in 10 women (67 percent). Women are also more likely than men to say that people close to them are making more progress than they are. Some 75 percent of men said they were doing better than their spouse or partner and friends, against 62 percent of women.

Sharing Progress #StandforProgress is designed to inspire people across America to celebrate personal achievement. Members of the public can set goals for themselves alongside the nation’s elite athletes. The campaign invites Americans to use #StandForProgress to share the small or big steps they want to take this year or recognize others who support and inspire their efforts – from finding a new job to saving for a vacation, buying a home or starting a business. Readers can follow #StandForProgress and see video content @Citi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit citi.com/progress. While everyone has their own idea of what success and progress look like, you can get inspired by those around you — from world class athletes to the people in your life. (StatePoint) •••

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Come autumn, many foods seem to take on a unique flavor exclusive to the season. That’s thanks to the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” which each fall is a specially featured ingredient in everything from cream cheese to marshmallows. Naturally, pumpkin spice is also a key ingredient when preparing pumpkin pie. But just what does pumpkin spice contain? Pumpkin spice is a combination of several different ground spices. It typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. It also may include allspice. Pumpkin spice is the name given to the blend in the United States. In the United Kingdom, pumpkin spice is known as “mixed spice,” which is a similar but not exact blend as that used to create pumpkin spice. Both feature cinnamon as the dominant flavor. •••

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aster prevention and introduces local volunteer firefighters to the pizza-eating public. During the event, “the Chief” – a behemoth pepperoni pizza featuring eighteen huge slices and measuring two square feet – will be available for $9.11, plus tax. In addition, a firefighter can deliver the

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Continued from page 10 follows. The others that I have challenged myself to write are slowly getting done. This one I was able to complete with the participation of my parents. Others storytellers may choose to focus on a single one of their family lines or a single span of time. I know I will continue to tell the stories of individuals. C.M. (Cyril Miller) Stoops 1878-1965 I’m told he had bright red hair. I remember the pure white of his later years, repeated, one by one, on my aunts, my father and cousin Jimmy. Having attended the Covode Academy, he was a schoolteacher by age 18. Later, Grandpa drove a horse-drawn streetcar in Punxsutawney before joining the postal service. Many people remember him as the hardworking postmaster at Lindsey Station (the Clayville PO had to select an alternate name) in what is now Punxsutawney’s West End. At night, he baked bread for the family bakery located in the business block now occupied by the Civic Center. I remember the work of his retirement, the carpentry and vegetable gardening done around the house (now mine) and the cross stitch embroidery he learned from fancy work experts, Grandma and Pearl, collaborating with them on a variety of projects and producing his own creations. I’ve heard he was a finicky eater, claiming to know when a perfectly clean utensil had ever touched an onion and bringing has own waffle iron for Sunday breakfast when visiting from town in the 1920s. I remember him sitting in the kitchen for hours, slicing parboiled corn from the cob to help put up package after package to freeze for winter. Sunday School records show that he worked tirelessly to promote Sunday School attendance, serving enthusiastically as an officer in the Jefferson County

pizza and check the pizza-buyer’s smoke detector – what a great three-for-one deal! Patrons may also stop by the pizzeria in person to pick up their pizza pies. Coupon cards will also be available for purchase for those who want to support the cause, but want to enjoy their pizza at a later date. Punxsy Pizza & Prevention is proudly supported by the Punxsutawney Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Kengersky Insurance Agency, which, during the event, will supply a free smoke detector and batteries to any home that needs one. (There is a limit of one smoke detector per household that needs one.) An added bonus to supporters of the event this year is “Dinner with a Fireman.” Persons purchasing fifteen or more coupon cards will get a free dinner with the fireman of their choice. Punxsy Pizza will donate 100 percent of the profits from Pizza & Prevention to the Punxsutawney Fire Department. For additional information about the event, please call Punxsy Pizza at (814) 938-9132 or visit www.PizzaAndPrevention.com. •••

Sunday School Association. I remember a time when his unsteady gait took him to the podium one Sunday morning, filling in as the morning’s superintendent when no one else would volunteer. Church records shown his family’s membership at the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney when he and Grandma lived in town and at St. John’s in Perry Township when they moved to Grange No. 2 to keep house for Grandma’s widowed mother, Martha Ann (Shilling) Anthony. I remember the daily morning Bible reading done by Grandma, Grandpa and Pearl and getting in Grandpa’s car, a 1950 two-tone Nash, to ride along with him to church. My parents, Bill and Martha Stoops, recall Grandpa’s generosity to his family, welcoming Grandma’s many siblings and their families for extended stays and plentiful meals and making a permanent home for Grandma’s widowed cousin, Pearl Graham, to the benefit of us all. I remember the beautiful black fur coats worn by Grandma and Pearl to church, Pearl’s a long, full length, Grandma’s a shorter, swing style suitable for her height and build. My cousins and I all remember Grandpa Stoops but the number of those who remember him from Lindsey Station or from St. John’s is dwindling. We have our photographs, a Bible with several entries in his handwriting and some of the trees he planted on first coming to Grange in 1934, though those are dwindling as well. One thing of permanence he brought to Grange was his name, unique for our area. The house Grandma’s father, Alpheus Anthony, built on her grandfather Michael Shilling’s property, now is mapped for 911 purposes on “Stoops Road.” Marty (Martha Ann Stoops) Armstrong is a member of the Collections Committee of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. •••

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out the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations. The fundraiser not only helps the Weather Discovery Center, but also helps people in impoverished nations. Funds2Orgs helps disadvantaged people start, maintain, and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras, and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe, and house families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school. “We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Jim Cassidy, chairman of the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center’s board of directors. “We know that most peo-

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10 Fun Facts in Time for Fall

utumn is a season of many changes, with some of the most notable including the dramatic multicolored displays that occur just prior to trees shedding their leaves. It’s also a time of year when many people feel reenergized by cooler temperatures and spend many hours outdoors enjoying all that fall has to offer. Whether one is collecting leaves, picking apples, exploring corn mazes, or driving the countryside enjoying the foliage, autumn is full of fun facts that can make the season that much more enjoyable. 1. Autumn begins on the autumnal equinox, which occurs on or near September 22 in the northern hemisphere. This year, September 22 is the day when the sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward. When the equinox occurs, there are an equal number of daylight and nighttime hours. 2. Since ancient times, autumn has been an important time of year for many civilizations. Autumn is a main harvesting time in many areas, and a successful harvest was once necessary for survival. Many steps are, and have long been, taken to ensure a bountiful autumn harvest. 3. Fall is a time when trees and other plants prepare for dormancy during winter. As autumn progresses and the hours of daylight gradually decrease, trees begin to close down their food production systems and reduce the amount of chlorophyll in leaves. Chlorophyll is the chemical that makes tree leaves green, and as it declines, other chemicals become more prominent and shine through in the leaves. That is why leaves change color. 4. Some scientists believe that global climate change can impact autumn colors, such as delaying the change in trees. Also, red pigments may start to decline as trees use sugary fuel to grow new twigs rather than to cause red leaf displays. 5. Americans more readily refer to this time of year as “fall,” while the British use “autumn.” Both terms date back to around the 16th century. Prior to this period, autumn was known as “harvest.” 6. Much of the United States bids farewell to monarch butterflies in the fall. Each autumn, monarch butterflies migrate from the United States to Mexico and some parts of Southern California. They fly at speeds ranging between 12 and 25 miles per hour. 7. A study of U.S. centenarians born between 1880 to 1895 published in the Journal of Aging Research, found that babies born during autumn months are more likely to live to age 100 than those born during the rest of the year. Thirty percent of the centenarians

followed were born during the fall. 8. Squash, pumpkins and other gourds are prominent in the fall. The largest squash grown on record belonged to Joel Jarvis of Ontario, and his huge winner weighed in at 1,486.6 pounds in 2011. 9. The many-colored leaves are not the only display one might see during the fall. The autumn equinox signals the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights. Besides the lengthening of nights and cool evening weather, which are great for stargazers, autumn is “aurora season,” according to NASA. That’s because, during the fall, geomagnetic storms are about twice as frequent as the annual average. 10. Full moons are named for the month or season in which they rise. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. •••

Creative Uses for Fallen Leaves

Millions of leaves fall from tree boughs each fall. Homeowners and landscaping professionals will spend countless hours removing leaves from lawns and driveways so they can be collected and ultimately added to compost piles or removed by local governments. But leaves do not necessarily have to meet with the same fate each year. In fact, there are many creative ways to use leaves gathered from lawns and gardens. • Scarecrow: Gather a decent pile of leaves and the makings of a scarecrow, which include hay, old clothing, string, and canvas. Use the leaves to help stuff the body of the scarecrow and make him a bit more plump. • Vases: Fill an empty flower vase with different leaves that you have gathered. This makes for an engaging centerpiece when entertaining. • Pressings: Press leaves between two pieces of paper to make a leaf silhouette. Some of the pigment will transfer to the paper, and these natural pieces of artwork can be displayed or shared. • Laminate: Laminate leaves so they can be used as place cards when hosting guests for holiday feasts. Put these ideas to the test to make fallen leaves part of your unique home decor. •••

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he 3rd Annual Gobbler’s Knob Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, October 1, at Gobbler’s Knob. There will be two sessions: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each session will feature an appearance by Punxsutawney Phil and live acoustic music. The regular ticket price is $25, and the

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designated driver ticket is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s website (www.groundhog.org)

or at the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce, 102 W. Mahoning Street. Appetizers are included with the purchase of either ticket. Festival-goers will receive a wine glass and wine opener only with the purchase of a regular ticket. The Club thanks Standard Pennant, S&T Bank, and The Burrow for sponsoring the glasses and openers. There will be nine wineries and four vendors will be present. The wineries include the Winery at Wilcox, Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Shadow Vineyard & Winery, Bee Kind Winery, Woody Lodge Winery, Wapiti Ridge Wine Cellars, Country Winery & Vineyards, My Garden Wine, and Groundhog Winery; and the vendors are Clay’s Woodworking, River Road Pottery, Capture & Create, and the Soapy Goat Soap Works. Punxsutawney Philsner will also be present and will offer samples. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older and bring a valid form of identification. If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club at 200 W. Mahoning Street, Suite 1, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, by telephone at (814) 618-5591, or by email at director@ghogclub.com. •••

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2. Pay bills on time. Your payment history makes up approximately 35 percent of your credit score, so making timely payments is important. One way to stay on top of your bills is to prioritize and schedule monthly payments, and to pay at least the minimum balance every

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3. Keep track of your credit balances. Always try to stay on top of how much you’ve borrowed against your credit and make sure to stay within your budget and credit limits. One way to manage your balances is to use online banking to view your monthly statements.

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By the staff of Hometown magazine rom the staff of Hometown magazine and the Community Calendar at Punxsutawney.com, here is a list of events coming up in our area: n Sept. 29: Punxsy Memorial Library closed for staff training. n Sept. 30: Last day to register for the 2016 Punxsy Christian Women’s Conference on Oct. 8 at First Church of God. “Abide with Me” will feature speaker Donna Gassett. $25 registration. Opens at 8:30 a.m. Visit punxsycwc.blogspot.com for more information. n Sept. 30: Fall Turkey Shoot, 7 p.m., at Rochester Mills Rod & Gun Club. n Sept. 30: PAHS Homecoming Queen’s Court, 7 p.m., at Chucks football game at Jack F. LaMarca Stadium. n Oct. 1: Pizza & Prevention, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Punxsy Pizza. Chief pepperoni pizza $9.11. 100% of the profits go to the Punxsy Fire Department. n Oct. 1 & 15: Writing Family History Workshops, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Reschini Room of Lattimer House. Workshop leader is Jane Murphy, retired librarian, teacher and Fellow of the Northern Virginia Writing Project. Workshop held by the Genealogy Dept. of the Punxsutawney Historical & Genealogical Society. Call 938-2555 for more information. n Oct. 1: Gobbler’s Knob Wine Festival, 2 to 5 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m., at Gobbler’s Knob. Ticket price is $25. See www.groundhog.org for information. n Oct. 1 & 2: Hazen Flea Market open.

n Oct. 3: Fall Reading Program begins at Punxsy Memorial Library. n Oct. 4: Punxsy Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Country Club, sponsored by the 1904 Steakhouse. n Oct. 4: First Tuesday Community Meal, 5 p.m., at Punxsy Presbyterian Church. Free & open to the public. n Oct. 7: Fall Turkey Shoot, 7 p.m., at Rochester Mills Rod & Gun Club. n Oct. 7, 8 & 9: Smicksburg Fall Festival. n Oct. 8: Fall Fest, 1 to 6 p.m., at Winebark Park, Rossiter. n Oct. 8: Mahoning Shadow Shuffle, 9 a.m., at Punxsy Little League fields. Benefits the Mahoning Shadow Trail. For more information, visit www.mahoningshadowtrail.org or Runsignup.com. n Oct. 8: Harvest Benefit Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Albion Heights United Methodist Church. Benefits newborns at Punxsy Area Hospital. n Oct. 8: Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Matt Minich, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Big Run Fire Hall. n Oct. 10: Meet the New PASD Superintendent, 4 to 6 p.m., at PAHS stadium, weather permitting. This even will be moved to the PAHS cafeteria in the event of rain. n Oct. 13, 14 & 15: Coolspring Power Museum 2016 Exposition and Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is an admission charge. n Oct. 13: Legislative breakfast with the Jefferson County Commissioners, sponsored by the Punxsy Chamber of - Continued on page 26

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ple go to great lengths to conserve at home, but similar efforts at the office can lead to even greater savings. Rather than printing documents, email PDFs so you are not wasting paper and contributing to the emissions necessary to produce that paper. If you must print documents, use your office printer’s double-sided printing feature so you use as little paper as possible. Employers can purchase only those office products made of recycled materials. When replacing equipment, donate old items to local schools or charities rather than throwing the items away. • Sponsor or encourage carpooling programs. Employers can sponsor or encourage company carpooling programs that can greatly reduce emissions from automobiles workers use to get to the office. Carpooling reduces fuel consumption and even encourages a greater sense of family within a company. In addition to promoting carpooling, employers can look for offices within walking distance of public transportation so fewer employees feel they need to drive to work. ••• own health to maintain the constant vigilance they need for their own safety. These steps can put workers on the right track. • Form a support network in which each responder looks out for one another. Knowing support is available can be a big help. • Take frequent breaks to clear the mind and rest the body. Try to take breaks away from a work area. • Accept what cannot be changed, such as chain of command or long hours. • Take advantage of mental health support services when they are made available. Recognize that it is not indicative of weakness to discuss difficult emotions. • Maintain a healthy eating pattern and try to get adequate sleep. • Exercise, which can reduce feelings of stress and be a healthy way to clear the mind and strengthen the body. Recognizing that emergency responders are not invincible and may need some emotional support can be the first step in getting these workers the help they need and deserve. •••

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a pattern of naming mining towns after family members of mine owners. It was named for Columbus O’Donnell, son of Adrian Iselin. Other mining towns named in that manner included Adrian (Delancey), Eleanora, Florence, Anita, and Horatio.]

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

September 22, 1897 — Last night when some of the Big Run boys who played ball with DuBois were leaving town, some shallow-brained, diabolical wretches threw eggs at them and be-spattered one or two of them. Such an act is a disgrace to the town. In defense of the good name and hospitality of the town the officials here ought to spare no pains to discover and punish the culprits. The Big Run boys had conducted themselves in an entirely proper manner both on and off the baseball grounds. (Punxsutawney Spirit)

September 28, 1887 — The new town being built on what was known as the Carmalt farm by the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron Company is steadily assuming the proportions of a good-sized village with all modern conveniences. It has been christened “Columbus;” why so named we cannot tell, unless it is in honor of a gentleman by that name who, as a little girl once said, “discovered the world.” We think “Carmalt” would have been more appropriate and suggestive of the place and would have been an enduring monument to the name of one who settled on that farm when this place was a howling wilderness. (Punxsutawney News) [Note: The new mining town on the Carmalt farm was named Columbus, following

October 1, 1868 — FLOOD – The continual rains of last week raised the Mahoning considerable, affording our lumbermen an opportunity to run quite an amount of their lumber to market. As there has been but little rain here during the spring and summer, most of the lumber was lying in the creek, and a flood was much needed. (Punxsutawney Plaindealer)

October 1, 1890 — When the circus parade was passing along our streets the other day, a little boy ran into his home exclaiming: “Oh, come and see the great big thing with a curly leg!” He had seen the elephant. The Ringling Bros. show was pitched so near the school house that it was necessary to close school for the day. The noise made by the band and the wild animals would have been too much excitement for the school children and very little interest would have been taken in the lessons. (Punxsutawney News) [Note: The “school house” was the East End Elementary School, built in 1889 after the East End section was annexed as a part of the Borough of Punxsutawney. The school was named the Mary A. Wilson Elementary School in 1913.]

October 14, 1903 — Some of our citizens have established water filtering plants in their houses and others are contemplating doing so. We believe water consumers generally would appreciate it if the water company would put in a filtering plant for all purposes so that those who cannot afford the luxury of a water filter at home would have the water filtered as it comes to them from the hydrants or faucets. There is no copyright on this idea and the company may use it without paying royalty. (Punxsutawney Spirit) •••

Community Happenings

Continued from page 24 Commerce. Check the chamber website (www.punxsutawney.com) for time and place. n Oct. 14: Community Dinner, 5 p.m., at First United Methodist Church. Free & open to the public. n Oct. 14: Fall Turkey Shoot, 7 p.m., at Rochester Mills Rod & Gun Club. n Oct. 15: Fall Harvest Radio Auction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., benefits Salvation Army. n Oct. 15: Chicken BBQ at SSCD parking lot, benefits Knights of Columbus. n Oct. 15 & 16: Potter’s Tour, in Smicksburg. n Oct. 18: Punxsy Chamber of Commerce mixer at Weather Discovery Center, sponsored by the First Commonwealth Bank. n Oct. 18: Blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., at SSCD Church, benefits American Red Cross. n Oct. 21: Blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m., at Punxsy Christian School, benefits American Red Cross. n Oct. 21: Fall Turkey Shoot, 7 p.m., at Rochester Mills Rod & Gun Club. n Oct. 21 & 22: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” 7:30 p.m. at Punxsy Area Middle School. Performed by the Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild. Tickets available at door. n Oct. 22: Weathercize: Fit N Fun, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., ages 5 to 10, at Punxsy Weather Discovery Center, $6 admission, walk-ins welcome. Call 9381000 for information. n Oct. 26: Winter Coat & Blanket give-away, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Salvation Army. No sign-up needed. Free & open to the public. n Oct. 28: Fall Turkey Shoot, 7 p.m., at Rochester Mills Rod & Gun Club. n Oct. 28 & 29: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” 7:30 p.m., at Punxsy

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Cheddar Bacon Onion Quarter Pounder

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE FULL MENU • PIZZA HOMEMADE FOOD FRESH BAKED GOODS

HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-9 pm • Closed Sundays

206 Elk Run Ave. Punx’y

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Pizza Town GREAT QUALITY LARGE PORTIONS REASONABLE PRICES We treat you like one of the family with fast, friendly service. W. Mahoning St., Punxsy Plaza

938-2380

There’s More To Life at Christ The King Manor

Hometown magazine ‘Steelers Football Contest’:

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

’s o k e N FAMILY RESTAURANT 938-0338

7:10 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 1 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 1 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

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

• Neurological Rehab • Daily Living Activities • Chronic Pulmonary Rehab • Home Evaluations • Cardiac Rehab • Orthopedic Rehab • Comprehensive Wound Care • Balance & Fall Prevention One of the fastest growing needs among seniors today is the desire to maintain mobility and involvement in activities. Our Christ The King Manor specialists in physical therapy work diligently to improve daily living mobility and lessen pain. Individualized programs and specialist teamwork pays dividends in rehabilitation and returns the patient to active lifestyles as quickly as possible. Some of the treatments are:

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• Neurological Rehab • Chronic Pulmonary Rehab • Cardiac Rehab • Comprehensive Wound Care

1100 West

• Daily Living Activities • Home Evaluations • Orthopedic Rehab • Balance & Fall Long Prevention Ave • DuBois,

Pennsylvania

1100 West Long Ave • DuBois, Pennsylvania

814-371-3180814-371-3180

Call Christ The King Manor today at 814-371-3180 for an appointment.

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BRING THE FAMILY to the new Anchor Inn

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A Menu to Serve Every Taste

FRESH, DELICIOUS PIZZA & WINGS route 310, Elk run Ave. DOWNTOWN PUNXSY OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT

available for a limited time.

938-8060

Punxsy’s Family Favorite Always Was, Always Will Be! OPEn 7 DAYS A WEEk

Punxsutawney Hometown – October 2016 - Issue #192 – 27

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