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Bob Renfrew, of Nickleville, was actually out working ata telephone cell tower and was able to watch them beingformed in the middle of the night. He said, “the place wascrawling with them!” He was very excited about the factthat he had witnessed something he’s never seen before.He said, “the wind was creating these snow bales andthey were all over the ground. There were thousands ofthem in the field, and it was an awesome sight. It justlooked like an army coming at ya!”

Unfortunately they’ve all seemed to disappear already.Will it be another 60 years before this happens again?

Above photos were taken in the Emlenton area nearMariasville. See A-2 for a little more on the Snow Bales.

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A-2 – The Progress News -February 4, 2014

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For one thing, Father Joe—that’s how he was universallyknown—was loved. “He gaveus an education, food, wentto Mass with us,” said one or-phanage graduate at the fu-neral. “He would talk to usabout our future, that we hadto be well educated, so manythings. He showed us somuch affection.”

In the eyes of many, he’ssanctified already, the formalprocess aside. “A saint haslived among us and a saint hasdied among us,” said onepriest who knew him well.

Father Joe didn’t have to goto Latin America to learnabout poverty; as the ninthchild of immigrant parentsgrowing up in Grand Rapids,Michigan, he knew it first-hand. Even as a boy hehawked newspapers to helpthe family make ends meet.Ordained in 1950 for the Dio-cese of LaCrosse, he soon dis-covered he had a flair for mis-sion work. (Not so with lan-guages, however, as his one-time students laughingly re-called. He never got outsidethe present tense in Spanish,and to those who had diffi-culty with his name he had aready response. “Just call mePadre Whiskey,” he said.)

When Father Joe went toPeru it was to the barrio ofVilla El Salvador, where thefancy name masked ashantytown. One night, in arough section of Lima, he sawsomething move in a pile ofdirty newspapers, and itturned out to be a little boyand a girl preparing a placeto sleep. That sight, accord-ing to an Associated Pressstory, set him on a dream: aplace that abandoned chil-dren could call home.

The dream started to cometrue in 1985 when Father Joemet the visiting Pope JohnPaul II, who was so moved bythe priest’s story that he do-nated $50,000 to get theproject under way. That’show Casa Hogar Juan Pablo IIwas born, beginning with twochildren. Today, with 64 stu-dents living in eight familyunits, the orphanage standsas Father Joe’s legacy. “Manyof the children have neverknown a home,” he once toldan interviewer. “We’re tryingto give them the feeling theyhave a family.”

This year, on the Feast of St.Joseph, Bishop William P.Callahan of LaCrosse for-mally opened the canoniza-tion cause of Father JosephWalijewski, seven years afterhis death at the age of 82.Friends remembered manythings, then and now, butmost of all how his eyeswould light up when hetalked about his kids.

“If he hadn’t taken themon,” one of them recalled, “alot of them might not even bealive today. It was their home,and he was their father, andthey were all brothers and sis-ters.”

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Mike’s Commentary: Mike’s Commentary: Mike’s Commentary: Mike’s Commentary: Mike’s Commentary: Duke visited Peterson Events Cen-ter to take on Pitt last week in a good test to see where Pittstacks up with the ACC elite. While the game was tight wellinto the 2nd half, Duke pulled away for a 15 point victory.Duke shot lights out from the 3-point line and Pitt’s normalstaunch defense could not stop them. What I did see as Pitttransforms from the old rugged, physical style of the Big East,was a much more up-tempo Pitt offense. This will serve themwell in the future. But, as for now, it looks like Pitt may be astep below the play of the ACC powerhouses.

—In a nice touch prior to the Panthers/Blue Devils contest,Pitt and Duke honored Dick Groat. Groat played basketballand baseball at the University of Duke where he was a 2-timeAll-American in both sports and was the 1951 Helms Player ofthe year and the 1952 UPI National Player of the Year in bas-ketball. Dick had been inducted into NCAA basketball andbaseball hall of fames. Upon graduating from Duke, Groatwas signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played 16 years inthe majors with 4 teams. Groat was part of the 1960 Piratessquad that defeated the New York Yankees in the World Se-ries and he was named the National League MVP that year.Groat is a Western PA native, born in Wilkinsburg, and heattended Swissvale High School. He has been the color com-mentator for the Pittsburgh Panthers basketball radio teamfor the past several years.

Let’s start things off this week with a little news story. The Clarion County Bassmasters are holding a Kids’ Fish-ing Seminar on Saturday, March 15th, from 10 AM - 5 PMat the Parker Fire Hall. It is all free, and will featureeducation on fishing for different species, conservationand safety. There is also a free hot dog lunch, too! This isan excellent chance to introduce kids to the fun of fish-ing, with no cost. For more information, contact TomJackson at 724-290-3900. This is a great opportunity tointroduce a kid to fishing, and save yourself someteaching. Hats off to the Bassmasters for doing this eventfor no cost to the participants.

Well, as I mentioned last week, this is a truly cold win-ter. It’s the coldest it has been in many years. This year,however, there is a new phenomenon, and that is snowrollers. These rare naturally formed snowballs, the resultof the combining of heavy snow, bitter cold weather andhigh winds. They look like little snowballs with hollowcenters. I have included a photo from Faith Kaltenbach,who, with her husband, has a farm in Venus, PA. (Photoabove) The open fields allow for the rollers to get bigger. Anews report said that these have not been seenin Western Pennsylvania for over ten years. I am a babyboomer, and I have talked to a number of others in mygeneration, some of them older than I, and none of themever remember of ever seeing such a phenomenonbefore. Perhaps we saw them and just didn’t recognizethem for what they were. Regardless, they are a uniqueand neat phenomenon, even though they are the result ofmiserable weather.

You know, some say that there is nothing to do duringweather such as we have been having. Personally, I havefound a lot to do. I have plowed snow, shoveled snow,chipped ice, thawed frozen pipes, and a lot of otheractivities. It’s not that there is nothing to do. It’s just thatthere is nothing fun to do. I’ve found myself spending alot of time on the Internet checking out activities. So far,ice fishing is the only one I can seem to come across, andI am not up for that. I am, therefore, reduced to arrang-ing and rearranging my fishing tackle, cleaning my gunsand watching television outdoor people fishing and hunt-ing in warmer climes. I find myself staring wistfully at myfishing gear, longing for the time when I will once againput it to use.

On another front, I was talking to a farm owner theother day. He said that while on a short walk throughsome of the wooded part of his property, he noticed thatdeer have been eating a lot of pine. This is, in all likeli-hood, due to the brutal cold and heavy snow we havebeen experiencing. This could be an indicator of a reallytough winter for wildlife, and we may feel the effects nexthunting season.

To close, let’s look at the Game Commission’s pro-posed seasons for next time. While space does not permitprinting all of them, I can say that, to me at least, there areno changes which I deem significant. It sounds as thoughthey are sticking with their stupid antler restrictions fordeer, as they still appear to think that these are a goodidea. So, I guess we can look forward to another year ofthe same type of hunting we have had.

February will bring two great messages to the men and womenwho gather the FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of each month atthe Emlenton Plaza for the 6:30 AM Prayer Breakfast. This PrayerBreakfast is open to the public, and most gather before 6:00 AMto eat their breakfast and enjoy a period of fellowship. We aver-age fifteen participants, so obviously there is room for many more.

Our speaker for Feb. 5 is Brad Rapp of Emlenton who shall bringan informative message concerning the operation of the local Boys& Girls Club Along the Allegheny operating at the formerEmlenton High School. Brad and Dave Staab, as well as manyothers, provide activities, food, and a secure shelter for our youngfolk in a positive manner and lifestyle.

Feb. 19 will find Pastor Jacob Langdon of the Fellowship BaptistChurch at the podium bringing his enlightening, spiritual mes-sage. Pastor Langdon has been very supportive of the PrayerBreakfast in his tenure at Fellowship.

PLEASE come and hear these gentlemen, as well a have a timefor spiritual growth, in a very informal manner. For information,feel free to contact “Red” Davis, Lee Fisher, or Jack Buzard.

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Dick’s ThoughtsCongratulations to Karns City’s Tyler Kepple for recently

joining the 1,000 point club. Tyler became the 11th Gremlinboy to reach 1,000 points.

Great to see NASCAR changing the way their Champion-ship is going to be contested. WINS will matter. Not near asmuch emphasis on points and more importance for winningraces. When the championship comes down to the last raceratings should soar.

The Pirates team payroll was around $67 million last year.If the season started now the Bucs team payroll would bearound $70 million. The Pirates made 6-10 million last yearfrom being in the playoffs, got an increase in television rev-enue, and raised ticket prices. They went out and broughtback Clint Barmes and added Edinson Volquez, Chris Stewart,Jaff Decker, and some minor leaguers. They are putting a tonof hope in Jose Tabata and Andrew Lambo in the early seasonand then Gregory Polanco at midseason to fill the void at firstbase and right field. Let’s hope these players come through.

What a great idea for the NFL to have Jerry Rice and DeonSanders drafting Pro Bowl team. That certainly made thegame better and I can only imagine the excitement of seeing ifTeam Rice can win again next year. Another exciting part ofthe game was watching Kansas City’s Derrick Johnson crush-ing his own teammate Jamaal Charles who suffered a concus-sion in his last playoff game. Imagine how much fun it wouldbe to see Lawrence Timmons destroy Ben Rothleisberger nextseason and end his career? This game needs to go away.

Great win by the Penn State basketball team over Ohio Statethe other night in overtime. The mighty Buckeyes fell to 3-5 inthe conference and were once ranked as #3 in the country.The Nits improved to 2-6 with the win.

Kevin Durant has been going wild scoring over 30 points in12 straight games and averaging 31.3 per game this season.Wilt Chamberlin averaged 30.1 points per game for his ca-reer and in 1961-1962 he averaged 50.4 points per game and25.7 rebounds.

Though of the week: There are many trails up a mountain,but in time they all reach the top.

Laken Lewis, aLevel 8 Gymnastfrom Leap of FaithGymnastics inClarion, competedat the Butler Hy-Fly-ers 21st AnnualToon Town Invita-tional, Sunday,January 26, 2014,placing 1st onFloor with a scoreof 9.45.

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February is the shortestmonth of the year, but manypeople have no idea why that is.February is the only month tohave fewer than 30 days, butthere is no scientific reason be-hind that distinction, thoughthere have been variouschanges to the calendarthroughout the centuries, andeventually February becamewhat it is today.

The Romans developed a 10month calendar that began withthe Spring equinox in Marchand ended in December. Thereis belief that what is now Febru-ary was overlooked when thiscalendar was created, as winterweather had little to do with theharvest in the northern hemi-sphere, where Rome is located.Romans essentially consideredthe winter a period of time withno distinctive months.

When the second king ofRome, Numa Pompilius, tookto the throne in 713 BC, he hadplans to make the calendarmore accurate by synchronizingit with the actual lunar year,which is roughly 354 days long.

– Fun Facts About February –Thus, two new months, Januaryand February, were added to theend of the calendar. Both Janu-ary and February had 28 days.

At the time, even numberswere considered bad luck, andthese months were not lookedupon favorably by the king. Sohe decided to make changesonce more and added a day toJanuary to make it 29 days long.February was left untouched,remaining an "unlucky" monthand one devoted to honoringthe dead and performing rites ofpurification, as the word Febru-ary comes from februare, whichmeans "to purify." February re-mained the last month of theyear for roughly 200 years untilthe calendar was reevaluatedand February was reassigned asthe second month, with Januarybeing the start of the new year.

This new 355-day calendarsimply could not stay in syncwith the seasons because it didnot account for the amount oftime it takes the Earth to orbitthe sun. Therefore, an extra"month" of 27 days was addedafter February 23 each year toplay catch-up. Sometimes thisextra month was overlooked ornot scheduled in time, continu-

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February starts on the sameday of the week as March andNovember in common years,and on the same day of the weekas August on leap years. Febru-ary ends on the same day of theweek as October every year. Inleap years, it is the only monththat begins and ends on thesame weekday.

People born on a leap yeartechnically celebrate theirbirthday only once every fouryears, but most observe it onthe 28th. Celebrities born onFebruary 29 include TonyRobbins, Antonio Sabato, Jr.,Mervyn Warren, and DennisFarina.

Despite its status as theshortest month, February ispacked with many events, in-cluding Valentine's Day andGroundhog's Day. Americanscelebrate the birth of two presi-dents in February, as well asBlack History Month. Mexicanscelebrate Flag Day in February,while residents of St. Lucia cel-ebrate their Independence Day.February is also a time for fami-lies, especially in Canada, whereFamily Day is celebrated on thethird Monday of the month inmany provinces.

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Scott Henry. At the end of theday the following boys werepresented certificates for theiraccomplishments and will re-ceive their trophies at thePack’s Blue & Gold Dinner inMarch.

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We would like to thank thejudges for giving their time tothe Cub Scouts and a bigthank you to the parents whotook the time to work withtheir boys.

If you are interested in be-ing involved in the Cub ScoutProgram in the KeystoneSchool District, please feelfree to contact Marty English,Cubmaster at 814-797-1907for more information aboutregistering.

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Have the winter blues?Think it’s too cold or wet toplay outside? Bring the kidsfor a day of fun at the WinterCarnival on Saturday, Febru-ary 8th at the Keystone El-ementary school.

From 11:00 a.m. till 3:00p.m. children will enjoy lowcost carnival styles games andcrafts while parents can alsoparticipate in a Chinese Auc-tion (11-2). Admission is$1.00 for adults and school-aged children. Admission andgame costs can be exchangedfor Box Tops for Education.Food is also available for a lowcost. Come and go as youplease, Chinese Auction win-ners will be announced at 3:00p.m.

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The 22nd of Janu-ary marked the 41styear of the life-alter-ing ruling from theRoe v Wade, the de-cision made by theUnited States Su-preme Court thatguaranteed womenthe certain “freedom”of choosing whetherto allow life withinthem to flourish ornot. In a temperatureof 7 degrees and awind-chill below 0,protestors sought toappeal to the politi-cians of WashingtonD.C. Saint Michael’sof Emlenton sent sev-eral parishioners toadd their voices to thefray of objectors.

St. Michael’s mem-bers attended theMass that opened theMarch for Life at theNational Shrine at theBasilica of the Im-maculate Conceptionin D.C. on Tuesdaynight. This NationalPrayer Vigil for Life,offered for all thoseaffected by abortion,began 35 years ago.The Mass’s procession tookover forty minutes, as 300priests, 500 seminarians, 50Bishops, three Archbishopsand deacons made theirway to the altar. CardinalSean O’Malley, archbishopof Boston and chairman ofthe Bishops’ Committee onPro-Life Activities, presidedand shared a homily on thecatastrophe of abortion.Christians from several reli-gious sects crowded intothe massive church to listento Cardinal O’Malley’s mes-sage, and to pray for a re-turn of dignity and value inAmerica for unborn chil-dren and their mothers.

The majority of thosepresent at the Mass onTuesday took part in theMarch for Life the followingday on the National Mall.On this sorrowful anniver-sary, hundreds of thou-sands of Americans con-verged at the capitol in pro-testation to one of the mostunconstitutional rulings theU.S. has ever seen. Withover 650,000 people in at-tendance at the 2013 Marchfor Life—more people thanthe entire population ofWyoming and more thantwice the population ofPittsburgh — the 2014March drew thousandsmore from across theUnited States, along withtravelers from around theworld, including Canada,Ireland and Australia.

Marching on Washingtonby Samantha Beal

Beginning on the Na-tional Mall, marchers madetheir way through the cityto end upon the steps of theSupreme Court, carryingsigns that read, “EqualRights for UnbornWomen,” “Secular Pro-Life:Because the EmbryologyTextbook Tells Me So,” “Ifthe Aborted Fetus is Gay,Does that Mean You’re Ho-mophobic?” and “We AreAbortion Abolitionists.” Thewide variety of messages is-suing from such signs ex-press that the pro-life stand-point is not reserved forthose with religious viewsonly, though thousands ofAmerican citizens fromchurches and other faithfulorganizations attended therally.

Because the Constitutionof America promises to allAmericans, born and un-born, rights to life and lib-erty, one must questionwhy unborn children are

Group from St. Michael’s Parish of Emlenton who attendedthe Pro-Life rally in Washington DC.

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It was for this reason thatso many defied the weatherto march on Washingtonthis harsh January day.

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$10 of meal ticket money will be refunded at door for attending!

First Dinner Ticket $10.Additional Dinner Tickets $20 each

Must also purchase a dinner ticket to attend

10 Various Other prizes!50/50s and various

other raffles all night!!!

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Saturday, Feb. 22ndKnox Fire Hall

Doors Open at 5:00 PMDinner at 6:00 PM

To purchase ticket see any Knox Fireman or mail this ad to:Knox Fire Dept., PO Box 106, Knox PA 16232

Parker

Is held EveryTuesday evening at the

204 S. Wayne Avenue, Parker, PA

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40 Main Street • Foxburg, PA

Specials ServedFeb. 14, 15, & 16th

- Valentine Dessert Special -Chocolate Addiction Cake - Flourless Chocolate Cake with a raspberry puree

drizzle and warm fudge sauce, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.........$6.49

- Valentine Speciality Drinks -Peppermint Kiss - Rumpleminze, Hot Chocolate & Whipped ToppingStrawberry Shortcake - Fresh Strawberry puree, sliced strawberries & vanilla vodka

* Ask Your Server for a complete Dessert Menu

TemptationsShrimp Cocktail .................................................. $9.99Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms ................................ $7.99Maryland Crab Cakes ......................................... $10.99Warm Asiago, Spinach & Artichoke Dip ............. $10.99Stuffed Fresh Banana Peppers ............................. $9.99Fresh Mozarella & Tomatoes................................ $9.99

Soup & SaladNew England Clam Chowder ..................... $3.99 / $4.99French Onion ........................................... $3.99 / $4.99House Salad ........................................... $3.99 / $4.99Spring Mix Salad ................................................. $4.99

EntreesPrime Rib of Beef Au Jus ..................... $23.99 / $27.99Fire Grilled Salmon ........................................... $18.99New York Strip Steak ........................................ $24.99

Beef Tenderloin Medallions .............................. $25.99

Add Garlic Parmesan Shrimp for $7.99

Haddock Sircusa ................................................ $19.99Snow Crab Legs ................................................. $24.99Stuffed Shrimp Ravioli ...................................... $19.99Penne Alfredo ................................................... $14.99

Sub bleu cheese for demi-glace for $2

With Chicken - $17.99; With Shrimp - $21.99

Add a Crab Cluster to Any Meal for $10.99

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Cup Bowl

Donald L. Morris, 79, ofPittsville Rd., Kennerdell,passed away Thursday morn-ing, January 30, 2014 at hisresidence while surroundedby his loving family.

Born in Warren on August18, 1934, Donald was the sonof the late Albert and BeatriceLutz Morris.

Donald was a 1953 gradu-ate of Oil City High School.He was married in Parker onFebruary 19, 1955 to theformer Rose Marie Hughes.She preceded him in death onAugust 14, 2003.

He founded D.M. Machine& Tool in Kennerdell in 1979.Don was an award winningmachinest and operated themachine shop for more thanthirty five years.

Don was an avid hunter andfisherman and was a longtime member of the ClarionBass Masters. He also en-joyed golfing, gambling,skeet shooting, and the com-pany of his cat Tom.

Surviving are two daugh-ters, Susan Collingwood andher husband, Tom, ofKennerdell, and Cindy McCoyof Knox; his grandchildren,Matt McCoy and his wife,Amy of Kennerdell, David

McCoy and his wife, Lauren ofKnox, Kristin Hurrelbrink andher husband, Brad, ofEmlenton ; four great grand-children, Kendra, Merissa,Madison, and Allison.

Friends were received at theHile Funeral Home Inc., 1204Kerr Ave., Emlenton on Fri-day, January 31, 2014. A fu-neral service was held fromthe funeral home at 11 AMSaturday, February 1, 2014with the Rev. Linda Deeter,officiating. Interment fol-lowed in the Eau Claire Cem-etery. To send a condolence,please visit www.hilefh.com.

Donald L. Morris

Donald L. Morris

Gary Miller, 46, of Bruin,Pa., passed away Mondayevening at the West PennHospital after a courageousbattle with Leukemia. Bornon July 23, 1967 he was theson of the late Albert G. Millerwho passed away in 2006,and Dorothy “Toots” EilerMiller who survives.

Gary was a former em-ployee at Heckett manufac-turing. Gary’s true passionwere his Dogs. He trained,raised and hunted with CoonDogs. An experiencedtrainer, Gary belonged to theWestern PA Coon and FoxHunting Club where he alsoserved as a judge. He was anavid outdoorsmen who en-joyed hunting and especiallyfishing. He belonged to theNorth American FishingClub. When Gary wasn’t out-side he could be found bowl-ing. An excellent bowler, hewas on the Bruin Bowling

Lanes, Monday Night Men’sLeague.

In addition to his motherDorothy “Toots”, he is sur-vived by three sisters: Kathy(Jim) Goldinger ofWorthington, Pa.; Linda (Ken)Malinak of Petrolia; and Karen(Bruce) Jones of WestSunbury; three brothers,Glenn (Judy) Miller of WestSunbury; Albert (Karla) Millerof Hooker; and Kevin (Barb)Miller of Ford City; as well asnumerous nieces and neph-ews.

Friends were received at theH. Jack Buzard FuneralHomes, 201 S. Wayne St.,Parker, PA. Funeral Serviceswere held at the FuneralHome. Interment was at theAllegheny Cemetery nearParker.

To send/view condolences/flowers/sympathy cardsvisit buzardfuneralhomes.com.

Gary Miller

Gary Miller

OBITUARIES

Joan Collier Hemphill, age87, of Chicora, died peace-fully at 2:50 a.m. Sunday,January 26, 2014 in VNA In-patient Hospice, Butler, PA.

She worked at the SpadeShirt Factory in Butler for sev-eral years. She was a memberof Mater Dolorosa RomanCatholic Church and the AltarRosary Society of the church.

She was born in Chiocora,January 4, 1927 the daughterof Ross and Mae Iman Collier.

She married RichardHemphill, Sr. on July 20, 1946,he died on August 16, 2009

She is survived by herdaughter Janie and TomTurk; and two sons, Richard,Jr. and Linda Hemphill,Chicora and Denny and CathyHemphill, Butler.

She is also survived by eightgrandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren a sister, BettyHemphill, Chicora, a sister-in-law, Ellen Collier, Chicora andseveral nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in deathby her parents, husband andtwo brothers, William Collierand Robert Collier.

At the request of JoanHemphill, there was no pub-lic visitation.

The Funeral Mass was cel-ebrated by Reverend HarryBielewicz on Tuesday, Janu-ary 27, 2014 at 10 a.m. atSaint Paul R.C. Church, 128 N.McKean Street, Butler, Penn-sylvania.

Burial was in HemphillCemetery, Chicora, PA.

In lieu flowers, the familysuggest donations be madeto: VNA Inpatient Hospice,115 Technology Drive, But-ler, PA. 16001

To leave condolences forthe family go to: www.steighnerfuneralhome.com.

Joan Collier Hemphill

Joan Collier Hemphill

ElectrotechsWork on “Aerial Assist”

Hello everyone we arepleased to inform you that the4-H ELECTROTECHS arecoming along very well withthis year’s build. This year’stask is called "Aerial Assist".

The object of the game is tohave the robot throw a bigyoga ball across a 54’ long by24’ wide field. In the center ofthe field, there is a 5 foot high24 foot long truss. Teams canaccumulate points by throw-ing the ball over the truss.Other ways to score pointsare by passing the ball to an-other robot, catching the balland scoring into 11 foot highgoals.

For more informationabout the game and our ro-

Electrotech team members fine tune thier robotto perfrom certain tasks.

bot please visit us at theCrawford center on the topfloor room 305 on Tuesdays,Thursdays from 6-9 or Satur-days from 9-12.

Read The Progress News forour next update.

Pottery Classes -Handbuilds and PotteryWheel - 2.5 hr. class willbe held from 6 to 8:30 pmon Wednesdays startingFebruary 19th thru March26th. (Six Week Class)

Classes are $15.00 andinclude materials. Theclasses will be held at theA-C Valley High School ArtRoom.

For info. please callAnita Allen at 724-867-0212or the school at 724-659-4661 before February13th.

The classes will start onFebruary 19th with snowmake-up classes available.

A-C ValleyArt Program toHold Fundraiser

We have tax forms in! Wedo not have any state or localforms in yet, but we do havemost of the federal ones. Ourhours are Mondays and Tues-days: 10-7, Wednesdays: 10-4, and Thursdays, Fridays,and Saturdays: 10-5.

If the ACV School Districtcloses for winter weather, wewill also be closed that day.Delays do not affect us, how-ever, we may choose to closeearly if the weather turns un-safe. We will keep our an-swering machine message,Facebook page, and websiteup to date regarding closures.

Foxburg Free Library News

Jonathan D. Rogers ofDempsey Town was namedto the Dean’s List for his thirdfall semester at WestminsterCollege, New Wilmington,where he is participating inthe Physics Program and ma-joring in engineering.

Rogers graduated from OilCity High School, class of2011. He is a member of theWestminster Concert Choir,and was returned from nineday tour in Washington, D.C.,Virginia and Maryland, wherethey sang at six PresbyterianChurches and the NationalCathedral in Washington D.C.

For Jonathan’s remaining 2years of college, he has beenaccepted at Geneva College,where he will again play foot-ball and finish his degree.

He is the son of Douglas andDonna Rogers of

Named To Deans Listat Westminster College

Dempseytown and grandsonof Janet Rogers and the lateFred Rogers ofDempseytown and Donaldand Dorothy Sloan ofEmlenton, PA.

Jonathan D. Rogers

We are now selling theFoxburg Area InformationCenter cookbooks! They are$5.00 each. Stop in and pickup one-they have a lot of greatrecipes in them!

Spaghetti DinnerBenefit

For MoniteauBaseball TeamSunday, Feb. 9th

12 to 4 PMNorth Washington

Social HallRt. 38, NorthWashington

Adults - $8;Children 12 and Under - $5