JACKSON TWP. NEWSJACKSON TWP. NEWS YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2014

HERITAGE FIESTfVAL CELIEBRATES 11'th ANINIVERSARY

Come ooe,, ;oome J I, .. • r :s lim.e, ti · lhe J!iicks.on Heritage Fe.s.tiva'11 This will be the f 1th ye r for tlle· Festival vthictl has eam€ld a r · · uta1ion 'for fl ,ovld ng great enlell'tailnment,, lot$ of wents and aC'!Nrt es. as. \,.rell a$ g~ tood and era s at f,arrnly .affottlable prices.-'1 These all'e .Jue,t 5ome of the reasons poop'le look forward 'fo ihis event

Th H · irag@ Feslirv.al will b@ lm©l'd iltlis year on Fridfity, Ju.iy 18, .sawrday~ July 19 and Sunday~ JuJy 20. Th . big w ekend wlll kl . off o.ni 1rlday. wm, lfile '1ffi Am1ual Oar ,Cn,is~n ~ . iIr11n1ing a · 6 pm .and last lltlroughout the evening, The fir.st 75

vehidles will irooeive f rve · ,cta-sh plaqu:es '" m their JHJrtioipation and all car shov.• parl!icip.ants will recaiv . other f ·. ·. goodies · us. chan,oes. l:o win scme great d»or prJze:s. Seve al r.oca.l car cl11J1bs will tie p:articipatil!ilQ but you don't have to b.e.1ong to 81 c:lub ·o jorn ilil lhe Iun! Thet·.,z is oo ctlarge so just brillg ini yoo be.sl. set of wheels to show o r to !he Cil'QW'd_ In the ~vent of b111dl westher-, a· "ram d8te'" h'as be.en :s.· · for Sunday~ J,uly 2.'0 ~'It' 1' pm., M uslc for F1rMa.y even-ng i d udes the ,Johnstown C!ass.w Re>.r::kers., a ,group of musici\ans from som~ of Johns.town's mos~ popular grou;,:is evar. Tine Classic Rocl<eil':S play mu5'ic fr,om the 50"1i1 U1ro1.t9h tile ,80'~. The,y are sohedu . firom 6:30 to 0:30. For . !he kids, SpJderman will be mal< n.g1 ai rllve apl)eairallilce from 7:00 -· 8;00 pmr Also -ppearin!j1 from 7:00 - a:oo pm . -11 be ,Cook~ . ·· ro:m S\•,oot Fir(ijJI.

The Johnstown Classic Rockers:

All of 1he food and era .. booths . II rti,e, op·· o OIITI Friday fr,om 16 to 9. Also open . -11 he the Livln,g' Tntasu.ms Pettln,g ZQi.O, Boll..lnce la.nl and ,otlt r children's ,games allild aotMl:ies. lni add- ion. J rry ,SrownJ, th · · .M'o-nhy Man rw · LancaSilar wJII lbe on llm d from 5:30 to 9:30 a J VIII tholtl a apeOia.l &hQ/iV f Ciiildlfen a.t 7:00. This c . sic n-. hit of ente ainmenti should he a fun and ente;rlainill.gl 111ay to icic:-off itle, F slwal weekend so coma and Invite yoLrr rriandls. to a great ·me.

Sarurda~,r will b@gin wiithi too 4th A1u:nial 6K Run I WaJN Ev,ent :sponsore- by 111le Jackson' T<tiJw-nsh'ip Ri c· · 'iion Commls Ion and lhia Ce.ntral Ca.mbrla sc1u - -rhn F'lfo •• -'tl -, : .. · l.... t".l · · ,. -11 .. ca __ Q _ yvl1\_ ,;l11;1v'1, ,,e nm\"" • ml .s, '

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beg in at Vel.erans IP a irk and go through severs si~ In I.he Virtc:o arrea !before re,tu m[ng back to Veterans Park. Regisltatiolll or · ev.errt 91 .m at 8. am. There is al5.o a Regis atioo Form in this, ne~sJattar you cafill cmnp ite. The Enuy Fe9 Is $20. There ·. ·11 be r.eiresb:ment 5.-tatf a-as along t e waiy and pr-tzs.s will be awarded ro iltie 11:0f!· 3 malB$ .aoo ferna!esi ill each of the 'following age, gr·O.llpij (14~· Under, 15,,19, 20~29, 30'-39, 40-49, :50.59 and 60+), For arJdJtlottaJ ,ntormarlo.n, c--oniract Trracey Heeney, Event Coonlinato,. at .J2W9,63.

Also oo 8-atu rday morning will b.€. u,0 3rd Anau· I ,Lance toy;a Free Ba-s·ketba.JI ·Clinlc h Cl .at M ilchell Park from 9 o am, The. C 1nic will tre led by l.tn~e Loy.a, Head Coadh at ML A oyslus Col ga and ,s. open 10 boys .and girihs ftom ages 8 1.0 15 and tlllere is 00 need to preeregis eJi ~ just !ilf HJ'flr up at Mitch€:D Par'k b€lfore 9 am an July 19th and IJ@ r~ to have funl At Noon on Saturnay, ttie Jackson: Town$hip Vol. Fira, C0mpa11y .,111 be sponSOfi -g Hle ·Gi!HY G'OJlgloff .& Aor,i:m Rusin Memorial Po~e.r Run, P oceed:s. ·from ~lila Poker Run Will i be on-ated to bene ,Eli Sender, a 20 montih o.: d ,child from Galli , n who, fYal l iillii:o a m pit whil0 carn_pjng viiimh his family. and s.ufftr Ing rro 1 sl, 21i1d and 3rd degree oorne from the ao • _ nt Artyoil'le who W,i;ifitt;; to l)e a part ,of this event mE!IY r~1sterfrom 6, to 9 on Frmiy, Jluly 18tt1 or fro 10:30 ·o oon on Sa~urday, Jul~ f

Beginn:ilillg a~ on Satun:fay wil be the 41h A111J1uaii Ja10kscn111 Heraage festvva~ P-arade. ILineu;p for U11e Para-de \ ·11 be at IR.ose ra11ch & Griffi~h A.venu€l b€lginn·ng at 110 .am, The Parade route. w II be 1-tosei !Branch S'~r@@t itO A.darns. Av0nu€l and linen down 'l'O';.~rds. Ve1:etans P'a k. Anry group, wishing o enter ,;3 nit in lne fla raitle is. vatcc:11na to

do so-. I yoll · rm of otlllers whose group maiy be tti sJQd, please pass th s inforrna · n a11ong to

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E.ntte- al.nman : on 8:aiurday ~viii begin from noon o 2 :00 with Tri • an l liis!h folk. music group f rcim Johnstown. Fo lowing TrH ·111 be ilhe· band, .,0.- ,11.- ... 0 , 11.1 - - - c·fM -.., - - &- .rivx-o"")- .t. -.,,., ·ti.. .... I'!! ' u,1-gy 1n<', II;!', (Ii ___ ,i,11QR ~i . ..:n 110, .. ! ti;:!

PiMsburgh area p ying ilheir style of country rnck as li'IO one e e ,can do. Tooy will be on itilEI stage fmm 2 co 4:30. -_ OMa.D as opened up for many ,or 'the rrnost popular country e111tertairers im:tudilng Bl"oo'ks, & !Dunn, Toby K,€liiltl and Ras-call Flail.ts andl won riis.t p _ e lo a bali!d corn tlon soonsom'ed lby Kenny Chesney and · rat p.laoo in a naliooal ban(ll competition sponsored by the so' · drink ·· ellow Ye low.

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They nave. .2 CD''s .and hav(I cllairted sev!lral singles. na-tio111al 'i and 1n'te'tiilelio.n.a'lly. ey always fllll oil'I a perro maooe Urm~ wi[I ke everyone errtertai ed :s.o you don't want to miss i

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From 5 lo 6:00 Jeff Vancl'-erh.off ·11 present ai

M r,Jr:. & Illusion Sbow· you W011 1t want to miss lhat will tie enj0cye<11 lby :,oung and old a i el s·· k, for a seco · d appooircmoo ·11 bB Spkmrm:an woo 'I. ·1100 at !he -estiva ,on S.alurd y rrotn 6:30 IO 1:30 pm.

Tl\e Fa,b11loits Flastlbacn, a regu ar a e· Festirval will be returning · om 7 to 11 pm to pack itle house -wiitl Uilei 'famous ol\r:Ues. shmv. Rut on your dancJn' mogs an.di filnd .a spol Oii'I line orov.-<le(J dairtCe IQI.O · and move ar'iti ~roo.ve to the 0 1d·es! lo top off ~he ,ev r(ng, a. specm~tar 'II.reworks display is plarioed al 9:30 pm. ·

Suru1ay· wl I b . gin wl · -· Singer H:l.il Grace, Brethrer, Chun:h ,once again-h.o lding ttiei r regular 1momin;g1 church s~ll'Vio0 at 1 O: JO .am. Las! yaar toore were, S9V91',ail 1'1111.mdred a.1tal"id n incl~dlng a IOt of visitors arna festival goers. Pastor Dliew Waithe.r an.d the Sirnger Hill! congrega,tion ar@ looking forward oslll'lg ,s se .JCe a9ai111 . Everyor'le is. .velCorneE

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lhere will be plen y of' adi;vilies 'for childr n of all ages. The Cambria CouJ11ty Commur1ity Aris Ce,rter will b · .ftosting a Clllldnn s 1Cr-:11t. Ten1t 0111

Samull'day 'from 3 lo 7 and on S1.1 nd.a.y 'from 2 10 S. Tlhms. will be · or a.g~ 5 t ro!Jg'h 12. Children \vi'II ,enjoy ma ing llm€.i' own crafts und12r ·th giuh::lanCQ or Ute Commun·ty Arts Center staff. The ·Classit. CJ'own:s: will be n!ttumlng an Saturday lfrom 4-· 7 pm. The · \ II av-ei a de CteYI or· crO\vlils.. wflo, will create balloon a111ima 9', do raoo pain ·ng1 and mrng e · · h the Festival c.irO'Wds. lways a big hit is itle.· 001,Jinoe ·tent '-li'l1ch wlll be ft,om ·The· OIJthouse· ·thi5i year in th-e kmn a fire Hoose Bounce I Sl ide oombo. l he kids wi I love ii~

A.J. Devlini will' be giving· hayrides: on S:alul"dary from 5 to 8 and oni Sunda~· rrom 3:00 to 6:00. Jacksotr To~.ship Boy ScoUfs Troop 204' will provide , wldi · variety dgam s for the y-0ung .md young, al.-,haart .Another popular aura.ctloii'I Is too e · bo:ra~e modef train cli.$.plcty whic:h wm t;i,e, operating in Hle· Seri"or Center Bur ding.

Returning th Is- year 1s lhe lrV'lng rreasure,s Ar1imal Parle w · o w.il bring in Ulei r p ttin:-g· .iloo lflis yoor wh.ich will featur, I · mas. go ams, sheep, ducks,

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.J .CKS-ON h.urtles and a minrature horse or don ey.. They wi'II also b. brJrngi g mn S-0018 other unusual crdters so )'OU 08\!I .r ltOW W'fl - you'll see there. Over 'the years Hlere have been1 ailtigi,fors. un· ue loa ing [Pigs a otl er crlHers! ihls attr.actlci s free and If ,clfliJcJr'en ,.vish to lfe~ 'llhe .anirnats. H,ey can obtain feei;JJ for 25 cents · om a machine dlat wi'II be - ·ov-lded. .r;rw t Is year ·. Ill be Por,y Rktes· sponsarecd by '!!he ,S st of Friends gro p. The pony ir1de:s will be t:;ielnund the Fire. Hall and will ta. e place on FrJday ifrnm 6. io 9 pm, Saturday fl"Qffl 4 to 7 pm a111d S'L! 11d'ay -form 2 ro. 5 pm,

Returning will be Jerry SrownJ th · Monkey Man ·from Lan.caster. PA · . :ho II be - n ing llne en ·re vreekena at Hle Heritage Festival! On Friday, J€!rrry wili be ·~here from _ w, 9:30 w ~h a s.fl:Ow' at 7 pm il'il the Child ens area. On Salmday, . eriry . ·11 be toore from 2 to 9 pm~ t :shows. at 4 & 8 pm. On .sunelay, he'll be ba · -from noon t,o 5 willl a show at 2. \!Vith Jeirry Brow11. U,e ·g aMraclf.on Is a aJle IIU _ monkey · · me<! Django wlfilo will !Shake ha.ndls • . ake quarters,

give· mon ey kisses,, pos~ fm photos, play catch and do var"ous moo ,ey · lcl<s! When Ojan{l:o i5 on

real<, you will see Jerry do other things lf.k~ music, mag·c.. j u,ggli.n:91, sloli)'-te.lling, 1re-aa1in I a sOll-wal.king .

Once agaln th.ere w II be tne Kids Battle ,s.f the· Ssff\i I w be he:ld al h€: Jackson T'lllp. F re Hall on Sau.r day at 3 pm . Sign-ups.. ~ ·11 be held :at 2 :30 that same day_ On Sunday ihere will b@ a Kids Peddle Pow~ Tractor .PuJI at -3:0o pm wilfl sign~p at 2: 30. : I i,;iids a..re welcome ·10 j:oillil in the fun~! Bolh of thflse e,vents. a e spom;;oried by t e Jackson Township. Vol. Pire ,Comp ny.

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Battle of the ,Barrel

Basket Paa -r - are ve - ular ai'ld the .Jacitson Township Fire Company will b@· hosting a S'aslca<t Pan)' all weekend ong wilfl lots. of baskets fi lled li'iih l:Ots or goodies 10, h.Jy chances on,!

F · bingo love-rs, there ·11 be bingo at U,e Senlo, Ce.11ter · Satu · 'i & Sunday om 2 to 4. This year s-haring our ih.istory and heritag©. wi I be mhe Ja~sM To.Wltsh,p Historical Preservation -Committee. Anotoor booth will be SJ)Of\SOll'OO lb)' mhe ·Ge.~og,cat Society· ,of Penn:syiv.ania wliileire you wi I be able to learn about researching your f,:;:imily hismorry.

Also, r,etum iing U,is year is, 1 e Sith An-nuaJ Cui, st Baby Conte.sf'. This contes1 is highly popu r and Fes 1val goerrs have a dlance 10 vote for · e r c oice of !Irie outesl baby at the Jack.Son er~f age FesUvall To enter Ule contest. you need to submit ai 5 :l( 7 ('or ,cJosa lo lhal size), pt!oto of the baby you'a like to enter. Any otiil'dl 2 and under can be e.ligibl€1 l:o win oM oI ffive; prizes \iiJtldh ara Toys R U-s G ,n Caird:s ·to $100, $75, $50, $25 and $25,

Nevm " 2013· cutest Baby contest 1st Place W.f.nner

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YOt.111. C O.MMUNITI N EWS SOURCE SUMMER-FALL, 2014!

JACKSON TO SHIP EWS Food wi11 be pfemiful this year and no one

should go away ltut?gry as there, ls something for eve,yor,,eJ A sampling of some of tile food items this year wm ,n-cl,ude: A.w,le Dumpltn,g~. Baked G~s. BBQ Pulled Pork Sand·wiclles, BBQ Ribs, Cajun Shrim,p T aoos, Candioo Bacon On A Stic-t, C~1<e. Chicken Balls, ChiOken Sandwrch, Chicken Wraps, Chili Dogs, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream S!llrnfwiohes, Cotton Candy, Curly Fries, Frnsh Cut Fr,ench Fni~s. Fresh Frui! Cups, Fresh Squeezed LernonacJe, Frtedl Chieken, F1rie<ll V,eggies, frozen Smoothies, Funnel Gak&s. Gobs, Gravy Fne,s, Halushk~, Hamburgers, Homemade Jerky, Hornerned-e Root !Beer, Hot Dogs, Hot Saueage Sandwiches, •ce Dream. Ice Oream Sundaes. Kle1basa Sandwiches, Orangeade, Fapperoinl Rolls, Philly Cfleesesteak Sandwiches. Pierogies. Pies, Pigs In A Blanke I, Pizza, Potato Melt Sandwlo'h, P>Of af o Salad, Rai sin Cookies, Rool Beer Floats. Shaved Roast IBeef Sandwiches, Sloppy Joes, strawtierry Shortcake, stromooli , andl Wings. The Jackson Twp. Vo-1. Fire Company wlll also be hosling a Beer & Beverage Tent.

Crafts thls year will fearure, Aerlal Photography, American Gkl Doll OloUnes, Animal Crafts, Aprons, IBaby Quilts, Barbie Clothes, Barn Wood D@COl, Basrtets, Barn & Body Products. Bencl"\e5, Bird Houses. Blacksmittl Items, Blankets, Campfire GrllJs. Candle Boxes, Candles, Chests. Cloth Books, Cool Collars. Covers, Orochotoo Items. Dog Oolf.ars & Scarives., Ool ls, D.eam Caloheio, Failric Crans, Fences, Flag Stands, FIB'ii'or,ed R.a\tlhides, Flora~ Airran9ern..ents, F ramed Tapestry, Frames, F'umlmlLlre, Gates. Glass Blocks, Glass Cases, Greeting ~rds, Hair Accessories, Hacrbands, Hats, Je lU0s & Jams, Jffiwlry, Kllchen Items, Larnps, Lanterrns, UgMed Glass Blocks, Lockets. Mar:shmarlow Blowers, Memory B@airs, Microwave Heating Pads. Napkins, N ighl Lights. Otganizafiona'I Items,-Omaments, Pillow Cases, Plastic Canvas, Pot ato Bags, Pot Holderrs. Primitive Crafts., Purses, Room Fresheners, Scooces, Screen Printed Shirts, Soashell Decor, SeaSOflaJ Lterns, $e'l.vn lten,,s, Shelves., St1epner<1 Hooks, Shoulder Bags, Signs, Sports Items, stuffed Animals. Su8de & Hand Tooled L,aalher, Sugar Setubs, Tissue tiolefers, Tote Sags, Tow,els, Tupperware, Tulus. Vinyl Decal Crafts, Wall Hangers, Wands, Wine Holders & Carousels, Wishing Wells, Wood Crafts. Wooden Decor, Wrooths and Wristlels.

Other exhibiiors wifl feature BaUlroom R.emodelln9, Chair Massages, Chikl'rens Crafts,

Chlldre11's Games, Family Histaty Research, Free Chikfrens or Medical ID"s. Free Spinal & Health Screenings, FundraJser Dra\vings, Gourmet Food tterns, Hrstorh:al nf erns., I nformalkm, Kids Novelties, Pholography, Sand Art, Sporting Goods, Sports F'ho,os andl Toy.s.

Area buslnessas and organizations flave been extTemeJy supporlive of me festival effort ,and \Jlithoud lhem, thrs event wou ld not be possible. Major sponsors that deserve speoial recognition are the Jactson f o,..,pship SupeNtsors, Amfire Mlnln.r,, Somerset Tnfst and Wasto Management. Other sponsors include Ameriserv, Askew,.Houser Funeraf .H.omes, Cltwmn. Comcast, 0olttn"s Weidlng & Steel. Espe Chiropractic Hearth' Center, 1st Summit 8a1dc1 Froggy 95 & 96 Key, Jack.son Townsb;p Senior Center, Jerry Gilk,ey Poofs~ KeJier En.ginfft$, Lather P, MiJJi;r Im:., MercJk"s Ideal Marke~ Naugle il'nsu'ranco Agenc_y and Ne:ighbol'S Who Care.

Others donating toi.vards t his evenl includ €1 Sames, Saly & Co., Cambria Care Center. Conemaugh Health Systems, Construction Equipment Sen1loe.s, Cooper Signs, C & R Service Center. CTC Foundatior,, Dr. Dorlald M. Leckey-Optome-trist,. Hager/ch Auto, SaJe.s, Hlghmark Slue Cross & Blue Sbio!d, Jacksor, Twp .. Communi ty Rod & ,Gun Club, Martin Marine,. Nanty Glo American PoJJsh CltJzens Club, R'ose Excavating, Thornton Oil Co-mpany, WarRn Oil~ Wix Pbc, Damin Prir1tmg a11d Marln-e Co,ps. i.eag.e.,e, Devil Dog Po-1.md # 229.

Without the support of tllese ge11erous busioosses, organizations and indi\!iduals. this festival \vould not be posslble. There am many e.xpenses including entertainment, fireworks, tent and chair rental, po.rta-Jolms, eteclric, adverns·ng, security, activities aoo more.

This l'S a gre~t opport'1.ttily to 1nvfte not onJy local but out-of-town friends, family, co-workers and guests to have a great time and showcase your co.mmunhy ln a ,f'posJtlve light". Come and enjoy the fun, food, free ,entertainment and fir--iewo1*$ and have a GREAT 'TIME at the J-acltson Heritage Festlv.all

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YOUR COMMUMTV NEWS SOOllCE SUMMEll-FALL, lO 14

JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS

~ ao.t.y, Dave Cobavgh • Jlltchell VogafMy

JACKSON TOWNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS The .JatObon Township Sdtolatshlp

CommiltN Ftmd is now in it's 9th year and cordfm..lll!lls 10 recognize excellence In studl!lnt8 from Jack80rl Townahip. Just tanned in 2006. 1he CommiltN was able to awam twc $500.00 schalanlhlpg to two desermg Central Cernbta Senior& from Jackson Township in ii& first yaar. The fund gn:rw through the generosity of focal organizations, buainenea and individuals and now the scholnhlps are $1.000 or more per SIUdent

The two highest ranking stu::lenls (1 boy &nd 1 girt) from Jackson Townahlp were SIivana Goalte), and MltcheH lH Vogmlcy. Each received $1,000 fn:lm the Scholal ship Fund made poeetie by the fOIIOWing generoua c:ontribulianm rnada by: ~ Mto c.an. SOIIMl'Nf Trust. Jerry 8llhy Paols1 Dr., ..-.:llr'.s ldNI ,,.,,_,_ Wix PIX and 0 & R &entice Cenlar.. The Jackson Township Sctiolarship Commltee THANKS these generous lllllillllbers of our oommunilyl N ,-,, or )'OD1' IHlaineu would"*- m patfk:lplltti m ,,._ pn,gram, pll11• comact Riel Fetnrat(B14} a,. 1512 or (114} l5IMJUI. Th• scholarship awards WIHII preanllld at the Central c,mbrla High School Annual Awards A.Gaem~ held on May 30, 2014.

SIi.,.,. GmlNly of Admiral PNJ'Y Hlghw9y Is the daughter of April & SNwn Goaltey, Sha eamed 111& claa rank cf Na. 2 cut of 129 sbJdan1s and had a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 4.09. Her S<:hod activltlBs Included being a member of the ln'9ntd Club~ a Manbx" in lhe Rfld Dtwll Duos Mm,tDnmJp PR>Qram, Peer Tuter. Officer of ttie Officere of Ceremonies ftw' 1118 Natlonal Honor Soclefy and

Junior Achlevemanl. Other community activities included working part-tims at n,,. lfNcknn and Ortrdoor Oclyaey. Her future plans are to attend Rabwt lfon1s UnlRIStty this upcoming fall to study business.

ltltdreR I.N \to,g,ltMy or Slmmoos Lane is lhe aon of Ro.non llml EllflM* Vo~. MitcheN earned a clan rank of No. 4 out of 129 ,mt had a GPA of -4.0793. His &ehool activitiet included being Preeklent and Treasurer of 1he Hatlonal Honor SOGlaf)'1 student Colmdl Vice President, RM Devil ow. ileldol1nfl Proc,ram, Junior Adrlffem-. SltlClufJ. &Nball. Tl'ack. Cn,a Coanl,y. Swimmlnt &nd Tille IX Commilbiliii Ailernber. Church l01d community actl¥ttles include baing a mamba.- of St Jahn w.nn., ClllhoNt: Cltun:h &nd working towan:la the Eagle rank wtlh JRaon Township Troop 204 Boy Scouls. Mlk:hell's future plans indude allemlng Gan.nan Univetslfy in Erie to major in angill8tlring.

The CommlltN I& ilillready plannlng for next yea­BIid will be eollciting donations fn:m lhe btlelness oommunity, organizations and from successM graduales from Central C8mbr1a who wish to give IOffl81:hing back to ttie School District and Jackson Township students. The Sctmlarshlp Commlltae contista o1 aw. Cobaargl,1 11ary Dtwlln~ rllNI Roa. DMnna DH:taclNtand Pntor DNw ...,,,,.,, The Jacffson Township ~ CommlUHn••dsyac,rhfllpl Eachyurth& Cormnl1IH awards two outstanding etuclents from Vie To,,,mahip wilh a achol&lW!ip for their outalanding academic work. MIii the "8lp of flle Township b.n1nuHs and lndMduals - hwa,,...,,,,,,..., aWffll ovv '11,000 In flN nine..,..,_ atnce our ~ Wa al recognize the importance of higher education artd your help wil aaalat focal students ec11reve u. .. aspirations. Thank rou ftw' any amount you may wlah to contribute. Your donations sa tax daduclible.

II ,ou or ,our basin- J/lllah to donate tonrdl Ote.JKbon Township Scholarshlp A.....,. tor I015, mah yolff' clref:lc,.,,.,,,. m the c..o-at camlwla Educaflon Founcfaf:lon and mail your tax dedl.lCtible contribution to; Jackaon Township Scholarship CommHIH_ Ql'o Cenlral cambda Education Foundation. P. o. Box 624. Ebensburg, PA 115931. All dondans tram lndlvldlla&, .b11MH1n• or~ .,. fP'NtlY.,,,,,..,.,,

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YOUP. COMMUNIT'f NEWS SOUR.cE 81.JMMER·F ALL. 2014

JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS

9th ANNUAL FISHING A FUN-FILLED EVENT FOR ALL

The Bth Annual Jackson Town9hip Fishing Darby was held on Saturday, Mey 3rd and was an overwhelming 11rcceea accudtng to Nick Greah. Presidant cf 1h• JlldcsGn Township Commcmlly Rod & Gun CAtbwho co-&porl8Dred the 8ll8flt will, ltie Jacbon Township RflcrNtlon Oomminlon and hdtw, Town.st,lp Sirptu'vlsols. The wealber wae great and there waa a record tumout of 116 kids, not to mantJon oUier fan,ly members wt1o a000mpanled them. Special IIOphiea and acccmpanying prizas wwe awarded • foHows: leeec Laughard -1 et Trout caught. Skylar 8'oom • 1st to Catch 5 Tmut um. Madison Haninger • Longest Trout caught {18 % lr'IChee) and Kollen SzymLlliak - 2nd Longell: Trout caught (16 incheii). No Palamino Tmut was caught at 1h18 ,,_.,. Derby.

The Derby nOW" In Its 9th year Is gaining a f81Xlbalion of betng a ft.11 ana well organized event and ga1ning rsepect as one of 1M best Flslilng Oerblea In ltie area. The Derby 1hia y&&r was anca again held at Woodland Park Cernpground Just off of Route 22 acroea lhe Jackaon Township lne.

FIRE COMPANY NEWS & EVENTS The Fire Company and Audiary wouk:I like to

lttank eve,yone In 'lbe community for al of 1helr OlllllinLIBd suppart and Qlilll8l"DIJS donations for the Fuid Orive. Just a reminder that Ambulance ~ are coming out In Mid-August.

The Jadtsan Township Valuntear Fnt ~ has several upcoming events they would Ike to announce a fcllOwa:

Fri.-Sun. July 18tt1·20til Saturda1 Sept 20th Saturday Oct 41h

Oclobev Sab.m:lay Nov.22nd

As ahvaya. Bingo ia apanaored by ltie Auxllary and is hald 8'V8l'Y 8'nlay avenlng at 6:30 sharp. Turnout has been very good for Bingo and they are hoping 1hat wil cantinue. Jackson Tcwnahip Vol. Fire Company will also be hoelfl~ an Open Howe an Wednesday. Octobar eu, as part of National Fire PrevenUon Week and once again partldpeli,g In Tttalr ar TnNd. For flcbm AC lfldl#p.nlll lnlmfflaflop oa I# ot ,,,,_ IOPCI- coatm #Jt Rn: ComalYII RJ..3155.

This year1 Iha Fire Coo,pany wil ooce again be participating In 'lbe Jacbon Heritage Festival wlh several events ~ncluding a Bufc-.t Party in 1hB Fire Hall garage bay. If anyone WOtlld 11h ,o donate a t,,a.stet ,o, the B&stet Party.,,,_.. eon&,cr ,._ Finl HIIII at UJ-3111. 01.her 8V8nlB will indud& the ~~ Rusin .lfamofMI PolrerRun. Kim Battle of the Banal and a Kim Peddlt,

Power Tractor Pull. The Fire Company wit alao be hoelfl~ a hw and...,.,.... ram 1hroughout the weekend.

As In the past. the Jackson Township Fin, Company and Auxilary woukl like 10 eJIX8M their slaicere tlMnb 811d gralftude for 1ne :slrQng SUt'IIXll1 received from 1he Community for their recent rundraistus incruding 1h11 recent Oun and Jewelry Raffles.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS The Center is buzzing wflh many 8clMtiaB and

eventa. Tha Center received \IIIOl"d lttat the Qrmbna County~ Apncy wll be at the Center 10 ls:eue Farm9ls Mimi voochers from 10 am lo 12 noon on Wedneeday, Jub,- 24th. Baaed on l8lt yeefa information )'01.1 muat ba a residen1 of Cambia

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YOUR COMMUNITY N EWS SOURCE SUMMIEK-FALL 2014

JACKSO, TOWNSfflP NEWS County, 60 years ,of age or more and financially el igib2e ar:oording to income guidel ines.

ltiere wlll be free Adult Hearing Screenings conduct~d by Margaret V. Tarsovich, Board Certified Heariing Instrument Specialist from Be/tone, Hearing Aid Crenter ir"I Johnslown on Thursoay, August 14th from 1 O am to Noon.

The Center wlll be sponsor,hng a ''55 Alive" driv,er's classes for Seniors age 55 and o ldGJr. The class is a one day cfass fo r lhose that prevlw:sly completed an AARP Matiurre Driving Course during the pas1 three years. The class Is. :scheduled for Thursday, Octotier 30lh Jrnm 9 am to 1 pm. To be etlg1ble for a discount on your car ~nsiurance you need to tak0 th€! course Olle@ every 3 y©ars. JIii ,Gary will be o,e rnstinrclor. Cost rs $ 15.00 for AARP members and S,20.00 for non-memb@rs. If you arn1 a customer of Some,set Tr-ust Company, the bank. will pay the cost for you to lake 1Jhe class. You stwuld check ,\lith )'OtJr Insurance, Company to Y'E!rlfy any d iscoufill before signing up for the olass.

A Vet~ns: Diay Ceremony is scheoule<l for Tuesday, Novembgir 11 , 2014 at 111~00 am folf V'etetans Fl-ark. No ctetails on participants. are know,n at mhis time.

lihe s·tro-ng .Bones People crass continues to meel every Monday at 8:4 5 am and lasls 45 rni11utes, The Center Knitting Club meets ev,ery Tuesday at 10:00 am to knit / crochet hats, mill-.:ms & scarves lo be gtiven to d'le needy children and ooull5o.

For more Information on any ot the above even,ts, con.tact the Senior Center at· 322-3327.

The Z.013 Ta,c Preparatirm Season al Ille Cenler Is over. ,Faye Kuhne arld Jotrn Aaams prepared over 600 Federal. State and Local TaJ< Ret urns ancl Prop,erty Ta:ic Rebates for ft ee of cl-large. About 98% were oompleted online over oompt1ters at the Senior CentM mo speed up Mie process. The C€lntor has been offe 111.91 th Is :servioe since 2000 a ndl we !hope Uiat Faye and John will be able to help o u~ again nmxt ymar. w ·e can't thank them enough for thei r ded,c-i:!ted oommunily servicel

The Center is prnmo~i_ng several Programs that may be tlelpru, to Seniors induding the Senior Communhy EmploymQm Prog,r:am whteh hel1>s mo place Seniors age 55 or o lder wiU, income guidelines into 'livork pJaces. To inqu[re about 1tlis pto9ra m, contact Girn1 .Felice c;1t the Natior,al Council on, Aging .• Senior Commanily Service in Johnstown at 536-0691 . Anolti'!er popul,ar program is Etie Cambria County He-aJ'th lnsuranco .Apprise

Program lhal helps Seniors witfl U,eir tieatth insurance q uestio.ns or probfems_ for more infoirmation yoo may oontad Unie Cambria County Office on Aging· al 539-5595.

The SIJver Soeake.rs Program jn it's 801 year am ttie Ce11ler is ~lill goill"lg s.trol'lg with over 50 individuals taking advantage of the program. An yor1e who Is a Medlcare-ellglhle member of Highmark or Blue Cross-Brue Shiela c..an participa,e. In addition ttm C@nmr has ai room full of 11 state-of­ttie~art e.x,eTCise machines lhal ar,e available for­membell' US€! during regular hours \vllictl ar,e Mlon.dary al 10 am. Tuesday at 1 pm and 2:15 pm at1d Thursdays at 10 am. In addition a Yoga Class. is hetd on Thursdays at 1 pm. For·more information,. con1aet the Senf or C.enter (Jt 32243.21.

Tha Center has many special weelcly el'l"ents fo r Una mernber'Slhi,p lndl1,,11ding1 h.1nch 3 tlme:s a "i.veek, parties, bingo, kniHing, line danci1191, ~ ly Pinochle party, speakers and @vents on healttl issues eonce-rnrng ti-le aged popultitlon, monO'lly blood pr€lssure screenir1gs, ceramics and computer use wi~h high-,speed internet ooooss.. In addition there are monthly CamTram bus trips ~o diffe.renl shopping areas: in We.slmorel:and, lndia1111a, Blair, Som0rset and Gambria Counlin.

Anyone interested in vishirrg or talfing .a q..uick tour of the, C-e;,rer is Invited to stop In. Memberah ip offered f o I hose age 50 and old et is consta.n'liy growing and is only $ 10.00 a year. The

JJ I" Ii S H val O CB ,

opep_ It's a great plaoe to mee1 all"ld s.ociallze. Jf ¥ 0-U are lntsMste:d in being a member or lf,olun,teerlng, please oontBCt the Center at 322~ 3327. T

INFORMATllON NEl!D UPDATED? If you received this newsletter and your name or address information is. ineotrecl, or If you knoiN of any resident of Jackson Township who d idn't receive it, please call Ehe TowlliShfp Offic~ at 749· 0725.

UPCOMING RECREATION EVENTS Li steel below are aome of the upcoming eveinls

and activities scheduled in Jackson TO\\!llship lhmugh the @nd of ~his year:

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Hallowaen Parade & Trrck or Ire:af A arlovteen Parrade and Trick. or Trnai wiJI rake pla.oe In Jack.$on iow ,sh . De~ils to b . annol!lnood at a jater date.

Jackson Township will b@ hosting ifs 9Uh Annual lghl Up . igflt at Veterans Par"k om Suada,y,

November 30.rh 'from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. The evenin . ·11 ilildluae lhe l1ghUng of l he park, Festival o Trees compeli ·on, caroling, min . ture illratn . 1~ . lay., re-fresnmernls a.nd of course· Ule special guest of hooo • Santa Claus himself!

Oame,w:, Kuch lk ftnd Troop ,i 04 ~ lnrln9 th. . ·onif&y ftars

KASCHAJLK.'S EAGLE: SCOUT IPROJECJ' IHEllPS, LE DY' PARK

Cameron KaschaUl: . Son of Mike and Mary. Ann IKaechalk of Springhouse Lane. JaokSOJ1 l ownsflip recently comple. :ed an IEag1le Seoul Piloject at L,eldy Park · 1-h ch nvo . ed pa1nthng a11d i11stalli ng1 new :5Vlil"lg5-, 11)1;!,inling and refurbishing il:he mon ©'f oo s and :3 lbem::h~s. In al l ttie rojed. trwollv d aboul 88 hoo rs of 'W'Otk, The prroJeci is jus.t one of many Iha

ttiave belilefitted Ja. . so. 'fowlil .. . p ove lhe year,s.

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Jactson Townsh p. In an, e fforil: itO sava, money on poffiage and become more environmentally friendly ,. ·111 loo ri:ilS!abl shing an email list f'O lhose . o wi~h to eooive oopies of the Ja-ck.sorn Township !News @ · ctronically rather iltlan a hard copy d'im ~Ima mall . We h.oipe this. ~ist wil I contiruue to grow o'.'er time. Im :addition cqpies \Viii be publJsfled 2 times a year insl€lad of 4. wsletters wlll nOW' ba p. b ls!hed In F,ebi\ia andl J1.1ly.

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JACKsoi:· Cam - :a County Velerans.'' !Hall of Fame. Olherr

1r;::::=======;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~:::::::;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~-~-11 1p&rtiC' - - nts i:n ~'he ee11e.mor'ily ind ·the. JAC:KSON TOWNSHIP PHONE DIRE,CTO·RY J 'o-hnstown VFW Post· 165 Honor Guam, Jackstin·

J ekson Town h Ip Mun. Bldg. 749-0725 Ja.cks:0111 Townsh;ip Ftre CQlil1[P,llilll)' 322~315!5, J ekson Town Jfi p P'04k: - -p ' 149--00.51 Jackson Tgwnsihip Se111iw Cef!Jter 322-3327 J ck -n1 • Ea ·1t T !flor S - _ r Auth. il22-3444-Jackso:ri Township W'ater Allfihority. 3-22~1262 P,_:uleue B~kei , T x Co I it.tor 322-1863 G .. Otf;- Bill - -- y Zoiii:ililg Officer 3.22-4109 Barry Rouzer;, C.onia-~bli;t -3l2"'4'9V

Town-.smp, Tl"®p 20:f Soy· Sc.outs & Cub Sc,ililuts., Rev. A1:u1-t:ew Stank,o, o ' St J-obn VJannay CathaNc Ch . ..irc-h and Ule Summi t 1Cbapel iUait.e.d Me:ttro-clfst.· ,Churrr::h Men's. Choir vt o pro,videa ~he spec J imwiic. Spec.al lhao ' 5' go · to Dale Wicks of Wix Pix Prod'uctl.ons for priovfil ing and op rating Hle s-ournl sysl.em and especially to Fam~: S'ingei who spel'lt much If - · organJ:zmg lhe eve -t a -d also acted as Master of Ce ,emO!ilres. Frao lias tieel'! -Mlrnmenral -n 1planning and organizing every

-- amoii'lall Day & Veterans Day ce remmn . slnoo the wry beg inning and for t'hait we comme1rnd him ro his -=====:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~;;lliiiiiiii~~ afforts-

JJUINIK 'VEHICLE R.EMOVAL If you have a u n'l(ed ve'h lo1e lhal ll'!eeds removed

· mm you~ prope ,y and you're not sure hOW' to, go aboul. it, pe:maps th ·fol ov,irng nforma -on ;ii I help. Al Gi11m w1'io operates ,a licensed jur; yard along Adams Avenue has agreed to tow arty junked w · c M I ham you woo Id like to have retoo'!Jed TO

your prnpe.rly, Ac,r;,ording to Mr:. Gillin, ir, mo.st cases ther-e w:111 be no charge .to ,any Towns.hip· .resident for thls sewk-e, L.ml8$s. ~here is great di ulty getting to ttie vehicle ro 111ict. it up. JJ_you wish ta nav.e ju·nff.ed v.eh'icles. removed {RJm y.ou,­pmpe.rty; y..ou may ccu,ta.a:t Mr. ·Glllin ar. 322-4366 to see if y;ou quality for· this .free seJVic ·.

Res donts Cashing Im Orn1 ,Scrap M taE Many reslden~ are getting top ddlla 011 scr

meta1. Tth is i eludes autorn ·1e:s tha~ ma)r be si · ·ng oo your -operty. EMF mdustnes of IFiran lin Borough ace p s old whJdles andl 1pays for the, saap metal var!Je wt(oo has beel"il up dramaUcally lnis ye,ar_ The phone, number f:or EMP r-s- 536--5047.

0 'IER JA,CKS1O1N TWP~ NEWS -Many Tum Out 'fo. lfono.r v ·ets

The vteath.er aooperat&dl for a 111 loo tu nnoul of moii'E!i t l\an 11·00 people for Iha 11 U'I Annual Memorial D.ay Ceremon}I l'ilel:d at V~t@rallS Park in Vinco,_ · -· t. Air F,;,r,ce Colon-el. Karen A . Esa<ias, wflo, had a .27 ~y€l~H car r - -- h th Ai · Fora _ was. ith& sp9aker_ She served as u,e 11--st · emale V ioe Commander of th@ ·r ore@ O Ctil· of S1p&cial lmt6Sligations an:d was. a g aduata of Una Uiil!lverslty -or Prttsbur _ h at Joh ns~own aoo .also a 20 2 i:nd'udee· into the

-8th Annual Eastier IEgg1 H'unt lhe w@a011@r cooperated and several lhu nd ecd

ehL -ren urned! out - ltie 8th ArmuaJ &$r.e,r Sgg Hunt lliletd at IM'itohelll Park. Ov r 2,000 eggis -were: er --~ in o 3 age group, categories! wo c:ial priZ1ls. ($215 gift cards i:o Toys R Us} .wr@ hiddoo in bvo o · me eggs. in &a~h age category. Winne-rs of ill& sp cial prizo:s in th 4 and Urmdm Category were Jo.Mh Hoffm aoo Luke Ha nas. hn lhe 5-8 Category. OJivia Ray wn both~ Winners irn !h@ 9-12 ca,egoriy were Alyss.a Link and Ira -Slol<re,s_ A soo-clal app€!ar.ane©· vas mad€\ by ~he .E· sf_ r Bunny n~elfl Time ev-e-m was s.p,oi'ieoreoJ 1:.iy the Jaclt.s,on Township Rie.cnation Commfssfon· ato:n9 · h t ll.e Jw.;k.:;v-,, Towmflip Supervisors.

... Somerset Tru .t Hos.ts ~iHoriz.on -50"'' C stcmer Apprreceiation lluincheon tll1l!l1ri·ng Heritag - f ,estivail

Some.-sat Tr1u:cS, wm ho.sl It _ 5th Anpual Customer Appreci tloo Luncheon on Friday,

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SUMMER-FALL. 2014

JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS .July fllh at the Jacaon TOWMll:lp FIN Hall durtng Ha1tage Feettval WHkend. Last year over 285 ·Horizon m- checking account customers and their gueets attended a fully catGnKI lunchaoo oornpl&t& with antertainment. Thf& year the luncheoo will be catared by Goldan c.i.nn, and the Bob BNIZ FamllJt 'Will be providing 1he enterlainm&fll

-SHI Coat Bid Awarded SUJt,.,ICofe had the low bid aubmittecl for Hie

201-4 Seal Coaling or '"tar & chip• Projad:li scheduled for Jacksoo Township. Tl'le bid was awarded by the Supervleore at their May 81h Meeting. Suit-Kotn bid came in at $ 89, 127.ati bea1lng out Cottle1a Asphalt, New Enterprise Stone & Limei Russell Standard & Quaker Sales. Str8ets being Mel coated thla year Include Btackbtlm Road. Fords Comer Road, Kepple Road. Loraine Road~ Pb Raad, Snyder Raad and Turkey Path Road.

"""lecellaneous Materials Bids Tne Board of Supesvlsors awarded con1racia for

ltlecellaneoaa...,,.,. at thair May 2Sttl M88ting. New EnttlpllN Stone & Lime came in aa ttie low bidder en 1hl PA-2A Subbasa, # B~ # 1, # 3 stone and anll&kid wtiile arann. BroflNn: was taw on #67 alone. For Iha lhrH types of mlsceUaneoua p8Ylng materials, Qr,abrSIIINwaa Iha low blddar. At their April 24th Meeting. ttiey awarded a contract to the Jew bidder for HNlln/l OIi and DINfll Fl1fll to Lutltw' P. MIiier.

'"""'andatory Eleclronfce RecycHna Wllh 1he paaaaga of 1hl ban on elL.:bonics going

into ou- landfills. nJcydlng Is the beet op11011 for your old equipment Eledronica often oontain hazardou& ITiilterials 'Which can harm our environment A common televfelon or computer monitor canlilinl lead, mera.ary. and cadmium - al greet environmental off8ndars. Recydlng 1h11 equipment is h best way to en11Jre lhat ft ii handled aafaly.

The~ Counfy Bolld Wute Aaltodty accepts etectronlcs ()lated at rlgh1) for recycling duri'lg our bu8iD888 boors • Mandaf through Friday. 9 am-4 pm_ After-hour& drop-offs can not be accepted and llAi considEtrad ii~ dumping. punishable by lines. Thay can not pick up meteriala nor can 1heJ accept them at ttia bin sltag_ The Solid w..ee Auffto111y,. lot:illed at ,07 Ataoar DrM, 1n ElaMmulg nuf ta 1h11 Qlmlu1a Can, Centw (fof'menylaatelClutlftno,j.

lflms #av wllf mcp lnoluda: Answering machines, Camcorders and dlglta1 carneraa. CD and DVD playera. Copiera (large offica), D.lplicators1 E19c1Jic typewriters. Fax machines. I aptope. Malnlrame computer equipment. Mobile phone&, Modams, Paga s, Personal computers. Printers. Printed circuit boerd1, Radi01, RElfrlOte Controls. Sc&rimin1 staraoe. Tape players, Tela\lillms, Teetlng equlpmenE. Traneparenqr makerl, Uninten-upted power supply syatarns, VCRs, Word Proceuors and Microwave&.

It you INw Bny ~ ,ua can call...,. at lfU7J-.2f09 or Toll FIN: 1-IT1-J.DltOP-IT-ol'I (171-231-17.,J. Yoo can also go to their website at hllD;{lw;ww,QJmbrjarecycles,grgl

-Bamee 9aly CompletM 2013 Twp. Audit Bemea. Saly & Company compl&l.&d ttie 2013

Jackson Township. Aoc:udlng to Teny Shook, CPA. the Aud'd resulted in a clean apinioo en tba financial slatements 'Wl1h no major findings. llde W'8I the 12th 00n&8CUtiYe year that Bamea Saly a performed the Audit for Jackaon Township.

-()pen Burning LaWI In PA Many r,eopre often wonder what ttiey can or can't

bum in Pennsylvania. Bumfng is permitted lftha walte i1 Iha reeu1t of normal hartMhold ~- 1Nms11Mtrou.,.nat:N-... rm-llf:md .... -co btfflr lm;lvdt demalition wasbt, heme insulation. Bhlngre.. 1Feated wood, paint. painted or starned objects. fwniture. drel. box apringa, metal insu1ati'lg n.tJbar" coating on copper wire, old tala\llllon sets. applances, automobllsa. automotive parta and D818"8&. AU of lie itams mentioned muB1 bB disposed of accorrJlng to solld-waa1e regula1lona. AIU, ,,,. ~ st.te Samlnf Laws p,ohlbll any COllUIMU'C'8I Nlabllahm.,. from bumlng ,__ olanyldmt

The PaDEP encourages ev&l}'0rle to be oonsidarate of your neighbors by not allowlng smoke, embers Clf ash to 1ravel onto others properties. Jackson Township also has many options for n,cycRnr, varloua nf8tfals and reaid8nla are encouraged to tak& advantage of ttioee opportuntues. Everyone aleo need& to pay attention to ..,..,,,_,.Gandftians" and net to bum when rs extremely dry «windy. In thefal. this la particulady dangeroua u thant &111 lots of dry l1ta\f8!1 an tt,a ground and one flaming en1>er could set a foreet on fire. For addlllonttl lnfomradon on opa,,

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS bumln(I laws In Panm,yl-,Mla you can go to the mlJgwlr,g websfte: www.deD,§1i11erpa,ua and click on "open buming11• You may also oaH the DEP'& Bureau of Air Quality at (717) 787-9702 and request copiea of Ima infonnation.

-Pedestrian• & Motorlata Urged To I.Jae CautiGt1

The Towlllihip has recaivBd numerous cornm9II a on PEDESTRIANS walking - at night and not being \l1d)1e due to wearing dark ootct&d dothlng with no 'llashlfghts. e1e. The Jacbon Townahip Polic.a Department is advising that those out welklng after dark along the ab'eet9 wur light ooknd or raflacilve cfoO'ling er carry a ftashlfght with them. Thel8 common aenae practices wil b& banaficial fer tile safety cf padHtrlal • and motorists alike.

...nogOont? Just a friendly nifflindllr that H )"OI.I' dog Is

missing, please check with ttie Jat:bon ToWfWllp Pallce ~ by stopping In or callng 1-. 0051 first. Jack9on Police are in charge of dog compeln1& and If a klote dog ii reported and lhere is no war of identifying its OWT1!111'", the dog will be brought back to the Township and houeed temporarily. If noone contacls the Police about a nusing dog, I wlll then be taken to the Humane Soclely In Johnatown by tll18 of the Offlcan!l.

-Jackson Twp. on Facabook ht:lrson Taw,,shlp has HV8f81 pages on

Facebook. There Is a Township page with over 840 members where-~ photos and lrnporblnt news can be shaved. Another group wtlh over 800 members is calad "ThoN who Nw or have lived In Jacaon Township., where p80pla can share rnamorlas cf days goae by. The Jacbon Township Pom:e DeparlnJanf has a page wHh nearly 1,200 membet's where they share lmportanl safety meeaagee and even infonnation oo accidanlB • well as wanllld and arrasted c.:rimlnals \Vl1h the reaklents. The ht:lrson Township VolumNr Fh Depatfm,ent has a page wllh over 900 members wnere they share upcoming 8'11'8rds and other new&. The Jackson Townaltlp ~ Commiaalon l'lae a new page where they will communicate upa,ming raautfon events and activltlas and a group called • ..lackaon Fownshlp Hlslonnl PnlnwafSon•was established where people can

share old pho10& and memortes of the past history of not only Jacbon Townahlp but lhe entire region. Thfa group ha over e.100 members and folowers and over s.ooo photo& In nearly 300 pholo albums. All of lhase groups are open to anyona who wisll• to join ao friende and famly members from an around the United Sl&teil and Die work:I can join who have or have had oonnacticns to Jacksoo Township_

To find a page or group mentioned above go to www.tiH:aabGok.cam and then search for Iha group name. In acldlllon 10 the Jackon Townahip alee. many alh• bUBinauas, groups, sctlools, d'wrch8S and organlzaltonl In Jackson Town&Np also have pages JOU may wilh to check out

....PnNt 911 HOUH Numbers Available Tlia Jacbon Township Suparvlsors in a

cooperative effort or ttie Police Deparunent & Flre Comp&11y Wint every horn& and businHII in tile TrJWrlll11p to have their 911 address number pt"Omrnendy displayed. In lime& of emergency, 8'11'8fY mim.dB is alical and Ii& important that emergency per10nt1&I be &IN 10 find you. HrPWC ,,.,.,.. "no, numbtil4 ..... ,roo",,,, lownshlp &dldlng at513 l'llra Road_,_ har,"" nwttfNn WI AIR ffil l'PRr Thi TOWflship also has mounting platn availabla If you need one. Numbere are avaUable In black or white. tfyou are notable to atop by the Townlhip Bulding balwe8n 8 AM & 4 PM1 lBave a phone message at 749-0725 with your name. addreu and telephone number whara you can ba reachad in ord• that we can get the numbera to you.

-V•hh:I• Battery Drop-0ff EVllfY wonder how to dspose of any old baflerle&

from cara, trucka. lawn mowel'9. trac10ra. etc. lhat: you may have laying around your property? Thay are conslaeftKI hazardoue so you cannot put lhem out with your garbaga You ~ lrawnw dlop them off at Nau.,.. AulO & Tmclr ,.,_ he of

charpl llffNIAt Irey"""·· Mat - ant property proce1Nd for dlllpot,,d ar ncycllnfl. Naugras Auto & Truck Sales Is located at 3309 Wllam Penn Avenue nBBr Mundys Comllr. lfyaa lnln any qr,etdlons concemlng Nll8ly dlaposat,,,.... confRt Em:,,._ .i ff9-7429

-crime and Vandalism Jackson Township ii a n1ratively safe place to

llvB but no community is immune to crime. This ls a reminder to keep a watch over your neighborhood

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a11d your neighbo, s in general. 11·yoo see anything .suspfcto.1ts, bo sure to contact· the J ctkson Township Paliee· Deparlmem at 749 005.t. 1J no offJ,e,er .Is a, :the PoJic,e Station· you will be ,r, felled to the· Cambria Co1.mty· 91'1 Non Emergency Une ;md' :they C-a'1 have the officer o'1 ,d-uty c,oat8Cit you.

-Hee d m Sign Up, For N _ w Oarbag._ Se,vice? - Jao}:;son T o-w11Ship's geairtage aorrtrad provide-s 'for nlimitedl cwnrb'srde garti:age· p· - -up as vrelm ais ai!lly

large, · ems you1 hcav!!! 10 dispose of "th a rew e:iroepUons (i.e. - hezarrdous items. Freon, tires, e c.J ll'you a~ int,en;t;ted ln $ign{ttg up for. ga.rb;;ge, :servic,e you need to, c:1tl-l 1-8'00-677-488.4.. Th€! coot rmr 20t 4. Is $39.36 par qua er.

www.j cksonitw , · a .·com Ja-ckson TO"tvnship has a varua'.ble sou roe of

inro.rrnalian to heJp ~ ·· you info,rmad. If you haveri checked out U,e Township Web~ite. please faal fraa to vis' 1t1.\!w.l.acksont!l1ppa. cat"I) The website 1is oonstan 'I updated with nev1 ilflf ormatiolil. As sfv,ays, you can reaa me monffil:,' approved .minures of ltie Board of Supervisors, Plannit1g C-ommis-sion, Eas~ iaiyloc -Jadkso:n .sev.rer Aiuthority at1d ..Jackson Towlfllship Wal:er Auil'io i1.y. Tio s--ee .some· of the ps-ges that h·ave been updated .Mcently , ctldt on .. What$ New'' i)l1 Ute hCime, page·. rrr yo have arr11y slJQlQ'res · ns of wtia you " oo like Lo· see on the .Jackson T'-vp·. W . lte·, please call Dave i ko a 74!-9 0725 o email to orr,c.e@1ae so~'llwppa.p.lfi"l

PLANNING A BU IILD1IN1G PROJE,CT If you .am p ;;mning 011 ai ltmilrl ing pmj ct b8 :sur,e

to, vlsll or cau ,aL ~e · Uilla Jackson iow · hi Of roe a t 749· 0725 oli Georrg,e Bun ey, Zon·nu o --roeli at ,322 4 709'. Your projflci could i1r1v0Jve ~oning, stonmwakir Om" plarirung. Also with the Pe-o n,s~'faoia. Slala Buildill!J Coda, ln·spectf ons may be required a.s wel . Be 5'U re to, allow plenty of i ime. to g:et any neoessary perm•ts prior to building. By doing tihjs., your p oject can be· :add essecl in - ency of time befo: -~ yo actually b@gin construction. Just a li'aml de · lha• al OJntractots p,e ormlng Offle remoaerng must now- be registered •with the Slate o IPenllS~n- . This law was enacted in .20 O for the - · ofaC1lion ,or r&Sldenu; 'frmTl l'impula a ,contta11::t"01s. :a11d home remor;JelinQ J repa:ili scams.

'UdMER-FALL, 20 1 •

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dri'tf.e\vay, a drfv·. way p rmit is requir,ed. R·oa ma 1a-s. B uce Bak arid John Wal 't sa d d'iat driveway [Permits are no·t ·fo inconveri"ence resi:de11ts bl.!II al'8 ~ssarit 10 ma · · sme there 1ls a S\1/a e or pipe to d re<:f s,tmmwa-feli. They .aliSQ make St!r-e ·~hat drive'Nays are not higher- llm;!H'il itie road so snow plo,i.v · n'• c:.aiteh ~he edge, of e, ~8!1'a'J- 'V!hierri a dr~ve-vay enters onto .a TO'Wflship road. a safe· sigllt distatleta · also V8 . importatl't. Pan111DOT riBquirns permits. tfo dniveways entering o:nto. State roads wimhin tihe l ownsl11p.

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Enjoyable :S111n•er1!

H'onor ,Roll for Veter,1u1s ,onee· ioca.fed ill Mu11dys Com~

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Dedicatkm of Leidy l.8110 Playground In 1'982

Enjayin.g ,a meal af M rio s· Resta-urant in Mund"ys Gomer 1'n1 the early 1960"s-

,Gseorge Boring standing on f.roDte 2'2 (Pile R·oad tada_y)

Fmru:hy~ Esso Gr.~nd Opening ,on R-outie 2'2 in the 1958'8.

Bethlehem Mine 31 ~· Leidy Portal aJ L _ ldy Lane· & B'iracken Street

Mf-5 .. R'odgerS, .2nd ,Grad C'mss at the Vin,co s ·chool ir1 1964~196'5

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* Once agafll we wm be ~'19 the htgh~ popular a,,u; Baby ,Conttst at the JG~n1

Klritqe. FutMd. Fer G quGrt.r a, van yc,um N f ,t. Judge .f1f on GiTGY of chlldrcn und'&r th&

age of 2. YOill'O be obit: to vote as many tJrn•s ,u yau wifh ffln!Ughourt the Pfflllval

weekend (Jut!,\' 1,8- 20th) 4ftd '"* 1Mmert will be aMD!.:lnccd • Stn:fa.y ,oftt:moon ,ot 5 pin. The mc,st

t~ ·part of tkls event WIIII be th11 portictpam$1

whiC:1:1 we are: looking fr rJ'.;kt now. Thfflk you bow 1he cutat b4ay ot the Heritge lfestlvaf? Prove ffll

&ndl Q ~ x 6 or ffllolter color pt,o,o of a. chlld, Z yeat"S Gt" ~r. Witih the pd'ctuN lndude

the chHd"s "QIIM and' CiliC . the porents · names, -oddr-ess and a CGntact 111:11nber. If YC1!lil hew-~ qumions:., please co11toi:1r t he JGtkmn T8*mhip

crffi~ Gt 749-0725. tf's up 1'0 VaJ to 1ti'd tllw! ~rhs:it baby. FIii out and Sllnd r11 the #arm

b•law by Wednesday; Jtdy 17tn.

J st Place WINS $100 Toys R 1us Gift cardt 2nd Pfoce WINS $ 75 Toys R Us &ift Cardi 3rd Place W'INS $,50 Toys R Us Giff card' 4th Place WINS $ 25 Toys R Us Giff Card! 5th Plllee ''WINS $2~ Toys R Us Gif-t Cordi

MAIL ENTRifS OR. ,CROP OFF TO~ Jackson H4iritoge F•sttval -Cutest 8aby c:ontut

!HS Pike Road .J~hnnow:n~ PA 15909

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Bring your Antique, Classic or Street Rod

Frida ,Jul 18,2014 Rain Date: Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 1 :00 • 5:00 (Registration from 12 Noon)

Registration from 4:30 pm /Cruise-In - 6:00 pm - ? First 75 cars receive a dash plaque

Come early for high visibility parking!

Music by: <f lte Joltn~town f.la~~i.c <fl.gcl<e'C.~ 6:30-10:30 pm

Heritage Festival booths open! Veterans Park, 200 Adams Avenue,

Mineral Point, PA 15942 {Vinco) For more information: (814) 749-0725

www.jacksontwppa.com/festival

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4th Annual 5kRun /Walk

W hem: Sawrday. Jtily 19, 2014 9 ;oo AM stan ( Registratiom1/Chedr-~n starts at 8; oo AM)

Wlher,e: Jackson Iownship Senior Center, 220 Adanus Ave. Jt.fineral Point, PA l5942

Wlhat: 5K Run t " 'a1k - Boeh events on same course - Professmomal Timrng provided.

Cost: Entry fee is S 15.00 ifrec-e ived by 1Ulfy I \.Vhich guarantees a T -Shill Entry fue is $20.00 if rocehred after July 1 ( 110 guarantee of'f-Shilrt)

1£ tra : Refreshments sL.ations wiU be avai lable

Hosted By: The Jackson T mrnsh ip Heritage Festival a!Ltd the Central CanJbria Education Foundation

Award : Top 3 male & fema fe in the follo; ing ag,e gmups: 14 Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50--59. 6o+ wiH receive a linedaJ Top 3 male & fema]e 0\.1en.ll win rece ive a tmphy and prize.

Return registrat~on & fee to: Check Payable to: Jackson To"'lJlship, SK Race. Jackson I "''P· 5 K Race, Attn: l raccy Heeney 51 J P lkc Rd., J ohnsto"vn PA L 5909

QuesL ions· Ema~ I· I heeney@cceduc-atlon founda1 moo ocg

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Stnr1 Size: YM 'YL AS A M Al AXL AXXl

l for myself. my heiJs, execu1ors and a.dministraLors, 111:,.,.-e read aud a.coopt Lhe coodiuons of 1his entry form min.d rdcasc- :md w:1ive a]I rights :iad dalms. for damascs. E may have :ns,.'l in!it 1hc Cmtral C:unhrm .Edt1ent1on FolfJ'ldatio111, Jackson To,.vr1s.hip Recreation Com1111j55io11, J.aclson Townsh1ip, the race spo1150rs., \'olulllce:rs and organizers of tlais race for any injuries. illlless.es or .a-ctions ,wich may result through my pa.rticipatiol'l iu the Jad.,;so.a To..,,,mnip. Heri~-e Fcst1va] SK Ruu/WH1k Evt'a'L E attest tfllat I ::11111 pltysi cal ly (i~ and suflkicntl )' trained to f~nish Ibis rncc. My ph )'Sical coodHiOll has been ~-erifted b)' a liceDsedl medic.-11 professfoLtaL I also gra.nL fun re]ea.se to ;c1J I parlies ofthis event 10 use my mum: and photogntpb for med111 CDVCrlllJ:!l.C mid pu bhcll)' purposes..

Si£n!Uure: _________________ Date: _________ _ (Parem1'011mtdian if under I )

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Catch Lt. cs LIDft't FR66 YOUTH

BASKETBALL CLINIC (*In e~juct1?0V\ witJ-l tne JacksoVL Heritage. Festiva.0

Coo.ch Lavu:e Loya$ popwl~r 901Atfi­b,~.sketbalt dil'\iC5 4re cot'Vli~9 ,fMck a90.in to JqcksDn TowY1.Sht'p!

a~ s~t~rd-ay, JL1lg :r.q ... .201-4, t"'e: cur-r-e.t\t ntt:td coach at M,ou...-.t Afo!:Jsi~~ tolle.ge aV\.d his, staff wrll conduet a fr·e,e ~out~ ctlri..~·c fr-owi. q - :J,.;1. tlW\ Ol-\ the ba~ktto(ji.U court5' at MitcAtll Pa.irk, i" coaj,.u:tiovi. witl-ii the. Jackso vi. He....-itage Fe-stiva.f .

The clit('l.r·c rs optn to ,boys and girts a9e.s s -.:LS ... ,~ t"ld wit t iVlcl tM:I. e iVtstructiovi.. on dr-ifJbf ln9.1 sJ.,,.ootin9.1 ~r,..d passiV"1.9 ... a5 weir as nt.4 Mtrous 9a.mes a.nd coVtte.rts.

No VLtt.d to prt-r-t9J'ste.Y, just show up a.t ti-,e courts r-e.a.dy to ho.ve Fu~!

ATURIDAY,, J 1CI LV 19, 2014 MIT CHELL PARK - V 'INCO, PA

FOR BOYS & GIRL AGES 8-14 9 - 1 1 AM

For More Information: www.coachlloya.com

1or1 c::a 111 Da1ve Hirko (814) 749-0725

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July t ZOI.4 The Jackson T owncShlp Vo1I ,....,.11a1 ... fi re Company ts h ting the·

annual Gary G,ongloff & Aaron "_ U , Memod al Poker to !benefit Elli Bender, a 20 mofllh old ch Id · Gall itzJ n who fel I i· to a flre pit while camping with bis fam rny,n _ sutterlhg from 1•\ 2nd and 3rd

rle,gree bums frQ · · e accident.

Pre-sRegistration starts o · day n~ghrt @ 6 p·m at dle Fire Hall alORg with a Car C uise &

The John,s town Cfass le Rockers playl g f'rom 6 :31> 1 O: 30~

Registration atso on Sat:urday @ 111 ltm e Flire -Hal I with1 the ride $bitting at 12 noo

Cost is $15 per rider and $10 for passenger- MeaID Included. Suggested route Is approx~imately 120 mri1e,s.

The ride starts and ends at the Jackson Townshi, F ire Hall.

www.jacksontwppa.com/festival

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Sunday Moming ·dl111tch at the BC.··. ·kstJ·/ ... -··-»· ····: H1e·-n·· ---t-ag··: -e: :· F_. es:·-.·.· :a-·v· ·_ .. ai·--·

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