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Your Complete Guide to the
Events and Activities of the
Autumn Leaf Festival!
Supplement of the
Clarion News and Midweek
Wednesday
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Cultural Night
features Rev. Jones
CLARION — The third Jones has entertained and
Clarion University educated audiences of all
“Cultural Night” will take ages in schools, colleges,
place 7 p.m. Wednesday, libraries, union halls, pris-
Oct. 6, in front of the court- ons, churches and civil
house during the Autumn rights organizations. At
Leaf Festival. This night the heart of this message
will feature Rev. Robert is the belief that our cul-
Jones, Sr. tural diversity tells a story
Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. is that should celebrate not
a native Detroiter and an just tolerate.
inspirational storyteller Please bring along a
and musician celebrating non-perishable food item to
the history, humor and benefit the Clarion County
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
power of American Roots Community Bank
The Clarion Social Club and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority teamed up to build this float
music. His deep love for “FoodStock.”
for the 2009 ALF parade.
traditional African For more information,
American and American contact the Clarion Area
traditional music is shared Chamber at (814) 226-9161
in live performances that or info@clarionpa.com.
interweave timeless stories This event is sponsored
with original and tradi- in part by Farmers
tional songs. National Bank and Modern
Just in time for ALF!
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This edition highlights photos from
Store hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm;
2009 and 2011 Autumn Leaf Festival. Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; and Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
2021 Autumn Leaf Guide ❖ September 28 & 29, 2021 ❖ CLARION NEWS/ The MIDWEEK ❖ Page 3
Schedule of events for 2021 ALF
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CLARION — Following is a ✔Amusements rides by Memorial Park, across from Oct. 3. Oct. 9; Clarion Mall parking
schedule of Autumn Leaf McGinnis Amusements: courthouse and along Main 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, lot. Fresh and local foods and
Festival activities Oct. 2 Saturday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. Street. Wednesday, Oct. 6, and goods are available as well as
through Oct. 10, as provided by 10. Rides operate weather per- ✔Free wine tastings: 10 Thursday, Oct. 7. plants, trees, soaps, maple
the Clarion Area Chamber of mitting: a.m. to 9 p.m. Deer Creek 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, syrup, honey, baked goods,
Business and Industry: ●noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Winery, 3333 Soap Fat Road, Oct. 8 and Saturday Oct. 9. eggs, meat, fruit and vegeta-
Weeklong events Oct. 2, ($20 wristband) Shippenville. Along with wine Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct.
bles for purchasing.
✔Souvenirs and infor- ●6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. they also have food, beer, fla- 10.
mation: Available at the 2, (tickets) vored olive oils and vinegars. The hobby shop is open to Information: Facebook: Clarion
Clarion Area Chamber of ●Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Info: DeerCreekWine.com. the public. Admission is free. Farmers Market or clarionpa-
Business and Industry at 650 Oct. 3, ($20 wristband) ✔Contemporary model For more information farmersmarket@gmail.com.
Main Street or at the chamber ●5 to 10 p.m. Monday, Oct, and factory tour: 9 a.m.-3 please contact John Netzlof at ✔Clarion downtown
booth on the courthouse lawn. 4, Tuesday, Oct. 5 and p.m., Monday, Oct. 4 through (814) 541-0286, email at deals: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
✔Airplane rides: Clarion Thursday, Oct. 7 (tickets) Friday, Oct. 8, at Structural john.netzlof@gmail.com or Wednesday, Oct. 6 and
County Airport, 395 Airport ●5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Modulars Inc., 101 Southern view on Facebook. Thursday, Oct. 7; downtown
Rd., Shippenville. Airplane Oct. 6, ($20 wristband) Ave. Strattanville. Be sure to ✔Free live music week- Clarion.
rides require an appointment. ●11 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, stop by and check out “The ends: Thursday, Oct. 7 through ✔Fall at the mall craft
Information: (814) 226-9993. ($20 wristband) and 6 to close Essex,” and while you are visit- Sunday, Oct. 10 at Deer Creek and vendor show: 8 a.m. to
✔Clarion County Arts (tickets) Note: Rides close from ing SMI, they can show you Winery, 3333 Soap Fat Road, 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8 and 10
Council Art Show opening 5 to 6 p.m. for safety inspection how they design and construct Shippenville. Come out and
a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct.
reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, ●Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, so you can live in the home of enjoy some wine and food at
Oct. 1 at Main Street Center, Oct. 9, ($20 wristband) and 6 to your dreams. Information: Clarion’s biggest area winery 9; Clarion Mall. Variety of
516 Main Street in Clarion. close (tickets) Note: Rides close (814) 764-5555, info@smi- with lots of outside seating. crafters and vendors will be
Information: clarioncount- from 5 to 6 p.m. for safety homes.com or www.smi- Info: (814) 354-7392 and displaying items for sale.
yartscouncil@gmail.com or inspection homes.com. Facebook, Deer Creek Winery. Registration fee of $50 for
email tbanner226@gmail.com. ●Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, ✔Clarion Model ✔Clarion Farmers vendors. Register: vendorsi-
Thank You
✔Clarion County Arts Oct. 10, ($20 wristband) Railroad Club display: The Market: 8 a.m. to noon, marano@centurylink.net.
Council art show: Main Rides and games are locat- Clarion Model Railroad display Saturday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, See SCHEDULE, Page 5
Street Senior Center, 516 Main ed in the Clarion County is located in the basement of
Street. Art show hours: 4 to 8 Memorial Park and the court- the Clarion Masonic Lodge
p.m., Monday through Friday house parking lot. Building on Main Street,
and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday For more information, con- Clarion. Enter at the rear
and Sunday. The ALF Art tact the Clarion Area Chamber entrance to see the fascinating
Show is an exhibition of local of Business and Industry at set up.
Clarion County artists of all (814) 226-9161 or info@clarion- The display is open the fol-
ages. Information: clarion- pa.com. lowing days and times: The Clarion Area Chamber of Business &
countyartscouncil@gmail.com. ✔Food concessions: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Industry extends their thanks and appreciation
to our sponsors who make the International
Award Winning Allegheny Toyota
Autumn Leaf Festival™ possible!
Platinum - Allegheny Toyota
Diamond - Clarion University • Diamond - Kronospan, USA
Bronze - Butler Health System Clarion Hospital
Ruby - PNC Bank • Sapphire - Clarion County Community Bank
Sapphire - Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Sapphire - First Energy • Sapphire - First United National Bank
Sapphire - Structural Modulars, Inc.
Emerald - Burns & Burns Associates, Inc.
Pearl - Advanced Drainage Systems
Pearl - Butler Health System Women's Care Associates
Pearl - Butler Health System Pediatrics
Pearl - C93 Radio • Pearl - Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Pearl - Colony Homes • Pearl - Commodore Homes
Pearl - LeafFilter • Pearl - Northwest Bank
Pearl - McDonald's • Pearl - S & T Bank
Pearl - Sherwin-Williams • Pearl - UFC - Parker
Pearl - UPMC - Northwest • Pearl - Waste Management
Aquamarine - Farmers National Bank
Aquamarine - Modern Living Solutions
Opal - Aramark Dining • Opal - Clarion Psychiatric Center
Opal - DMS Printing • Opal - UPMC - Urgent Care
Peridot - BigFoot Country 102.1/101.3
Peridot -Clarion Moose Lodge #101 • Peridot -Motel 6
Peridot - Shippenville Healthcare & Rehabilitation
For a Schedule of activities taking place, please
contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business &
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
Industry at 814-226-9161, log onto
Zachary Kercheval, son of Chris and Valerie Kercheval of Clarion, celebrated his fifth
www.clarionpa.com or
birthday Oct. 2, 2011, at the Clarion County Airport’s annual Autumn Leaf Festival Fly-in
www.facebook.com/ClarionAreaChamber
breakfast with his grandfather, David Johnson, also of Clarion.
Schedule
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From page 4
✔ALF parking: all day, or info@uwclarionco.org. Homes and Kronospan U.S.A. onpa.com. School PTO. Information: (814)
Friday, Oct. 8 and 7 a.m. to ✔Clarion County Information: www.thomasmu- ✔Free flu shots for vet- 226-8433 ext. 105 or ceisen-
noon, Saturday, Oct. 9; Farmers’ Market: former sicstudio.com. erans: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., man@clarionichawks.net.
Immaculate Conception Gordman’s building at the ✔Waste Management American Legion Post 66, 530 ✔Autorama Cruise In
School parking lots. Clarion Mall; buy local pro- Touch a Truck: 10 a.m.-2 Main St., Clarion. No appoint- sponsored in part by First
Information: ceisenman@clar- duce, meats, eggs, plants, p.m., Clarion Mall. Children ment is needed, walk-ins wel- Energy: Noon-4 p.m., Avenue
ionichawks.net or call (814) trees, natural products, baked of all ages can get behind the come. For more information or on Main Street. Parking begins
226-8433, ext. 105. goods, herbs, honey, maple wheel of big rigs, emergency questions, call Ron Collett at at 9 a.m. Sponsored in part by
syrup, soaps and more. Check vehicles, tractors, construc- the Butler VA at (878) 271- Allegheny Toyota.
Saturday – Oct. 2 6677. ✔Universal Forest
✔United Way 5K /10K out Facebook for more infor- tion vehicles and more. Free
mation. family fun. Information: (814) ✔Advanced Drainage Products Motorcycle Show:
Race: Registration: 8 a.m.;
✔S&T Bank Old Time 226-9161 or System Cornhole Noon-4 p.m., downtown
race: 9 a.m.; Clarion
Fiddler’s contest: 9 a.m. infor@clarionpa.com. Tournament: 5 p.m.; down- Clarion.
University stadium. Cash town Clarion. ✔PNC Bank Junior
prizes awarded to top three (registration); 11 a.m. start, ✔Big Foot Country
First United Methodist 102.1/101.3 and Kids’ ✔UPMC Northwest Olympics: 1:30-3:30 p.m.,
male and females finishers in Classic Rock Concert: 7 to Clarion University stadium.
each race. To pre-register for Church, 600 Wood St. Carnival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Information: www.thomasmu- Clarion Mall; kids will enjoy 10 p.m., downtown Clarion. Open to Clarion County chil-
race, visit Featuring “Uptown Classic dren ages 5 to 12. Sponsored in
www.uwclarionco.org or sicstudio.com. Supporting free games, activities, clowns
sponsors for this event are and free fun. Information: Hits,” the event is free and part by Clarion University.
w w w. r u n h i g h . c o m open to all festival goers. For I n f o r m a t i o n :
Information: (814) 226-8760 Colony Homes, Commodore (814) 226-9161 or info@clari-
more information: (814) 226- pncgrowupgreat.com.
9161 or info@clarionpa.com. Monday – Oct. 4
Sunday – Oct. 3 ✔Clarion University
✔Bountiful Harvest pie Cultural Night sponsored
and bake sale: 8 a.m. to sell in part by Farmers
out, Immaculate Conception National Bank and Modern
School front parking lot, Main Living Solutions: 7 p.m. to
Street. Homemade pies and last act is over in front of the
baked goods; benefits I.C. See SCHEDULE, Page 6
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
Mark Huth of Tionesta brought his 1967 Honda 305 I
sport bike to the 2011 ALF motorcycle show.
Caring Heart Companions, Inc♥
NOW HIRING for Clarion County
Celebrating 9 Year Anniversary
♥ Personal Care ♥ Laundry ♥ Running Errands
♥ Meal Prep ♥ Light Housekeeping ♥ Medication Reminders
CaringHeartCompanions.com
“Caring Hearts, Helping Hands”
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
This float from the 2009 Autumn Leaf Festival parade was a crowd favorite. There have
been thousands of floats in the parade over the years. 814-764-5464
Schedule
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Clarion courthouse, intro- Cultural Night sponsored humor and power of soups, sandwiches, baked Engagement Office at (814)
ductions and remarks fol- in part by Farmers American Roots music. goods, snacks, pop is offered. 393-2572 or
lowed by Simple Gifts. National Bank and ✔Downtown Deal Days Information: ceisenman@clar- alimni@clarion.edu. Cost is
Tuesday – Oct. 5 Modern Living Solutions: sidewalk sales: 9 a.m.-5 ionichawks.net or (814) 226- $50 per person.
✔Clarion County 7 p.m. to last act is over in p.m.; downtown Clarion. 8433, ext. 105. ✔Brighton Pandora
Community Bank front of the Clarion court- Sherwin Williams ✔UPMC Northwest trunk show: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
Foodstock: Noon to 2 p.m., house, CU performances Karaoke Night: 8:30-10:30 Friday night concert: 7:30 F.L. Crooks and Co.
Clarion-Ford-Chrysler-Dodge- immediately followed by p.m. in front of the court- to 10 p.m. on the courthouse
Russian music and dancing
Saturday – Oct. 9
Jeep-RAM. Help RAM up the house. sidewalk, music by Legends. ✔Clarion Walk to end
food banks. Information: (814) by Barynya. Thursday – Oct. 7 ✔Clarion University Alzheimer’s: 8 to 11 a.m.,
226-9161 or Wednesday – Oct. 6 ✔Downtown Deal Days distinguished awards: 6 Clarion Co. Courthouse lawn.
info@clarionpa.com. ✔Clarion University sidewalk sales: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Gemmell Multi-Purpose The world’s largest event to
✔Butler Health System Cultural Night sponsored p.m.; downtown Clarion. Room. To purchase tickets, raise awareness and funds for
See SCHEDULE, Page 7
Women’s Care Associates in part by Farmers ✔Clarion University contact the Alumni
and Butler Health System National Bank and Cultural homecoming
Pediatrics “Kiddies Modern Living Solutions: “Pep Rally”: 7 to 9 p.m. in
Parade” – Lineup begins at 6 7 p.m. to last act is over in front of the Clarion court-
p.m. at Immaculate front of the Clarion court- house. Homecoming court will
Conception Church parking house, CU performances fol- be announced and crowd will
lot parade travels Seventh lowed immediately by Rev. be introduced to various uni-
Ave. to Fifth Avenue. Rain Robert Jones, Sr., an inspira- versity groups and athletic
date is Wednesday, Oct. 6. tional storyteller and musi- teams. Information:
✔Clarion University cian celebrating the history, uab@clarion.edu.
✔Clarion University
“Cultural Night”: 7 p.m. to
last act is over; in front of
courthouse. Clarion
University performance fol-
lowed by Djangophonique,
Friday – Oct. 8
✔Kronospan USA
Farmers and Crafters Day:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., on Main Street
from Second to Eighth
Avenue.
✔I.C. PTO arts and
craft show: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Immaculate Conception
Parish Event Center and
front lawn, Main Street.
Information: (814) 226-8433
CLARION NEWS file photo by Tom DiStefano.
Many floats had a “Wizard of Oz” theme in 2009, and
(ext. 105) or ceisenman@clari-
this young lady in her spider car is supposed to be one of
onichawks.net.
✔I.C. concession stand:
7 a.m.-3 p.m. or sold out, I.C. the witches, but we can’t believe Ahlea Hornung, 3, was
School cafeteria. Homemade all that wicked.
Any 2 for $6
Pumpkin Spice is back
in Hot & Iced Lattes,
and Iced Coffee!
Any flavor
Medium Iced
Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Coffee is just
Filet-O-Fish, 10-pc. Chicken McNuggets
$1.29 everyday!
MCDONALD’S OF CLARION
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Clarion University Marching Band fired up the 2009 707 Main Street & 136 Perkins Rd.
parade audience with a number of lively tunes.
2011 ALF royalty Concert features
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‘Legends’
CLARION — Make your Food and beverages will
way to downtown Clarion as be available for purchase
the Chamber brings back from food concessions
the Friday night concert fea- throughout the evening.
turing “Legends.” The con- Make sure to bring your
cert will be held beginning lawn chair and settle in for
at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 an evening of great music
in front of the Clarion and fun.
County Courthouse. This Although this is a free
event is free for all to event, remember to bring a
attend. non-perishable food item to
Legends started out as a benefit the Clarion County
Clarion-Limestone faculty Community Bank
band and have evolved into “FoodStock.” For more infor-
a band that plays commer- mation, contact the Clarion
cial ventures and fundrais- Area Chamber at (814) 226-
ing benefits. They play clas- 9161 or info@clarionpa.com.
Don’t miss the parade
sic rock from the 1960’s to This event is sponsored
the present. by UPMC Northwest.
CLARION NEWS file photo by Pam Huffman.
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry held its 2011 Miss Teen and Junior
Miss Teen Autumn Leaf Festival Scholarship Program in the Clarion Area High School audi-
torium. Sponsored by Clarion Community Medicine-UPMC (Randy Kreider, David
Zlotnicki and Stephen Mitrosksy), 10 young ladies kicked off the 58th annual Autumn Leaf
CLARION — Join the Clarion County Community
Festival with grace and style. Hannah Allen, (left) a student at Clarion Area High School,
Autumn Leaf Festival, spon- Bank “FoodStock.”
was crowned Miss Teen ALF 2011. Allen received a $1,100 scholarship bond and a $300
sored by Allegheny Toyota, Sponsors for this event
Schedule
Clarion University scholarship. Aislinn Slaugenhaupt, home-school, was crowned Miss
as it celebrates all Clarion are Burns and Burns
Junior Teen 2011. Slaugenhaupt received a $650 savings bond.
has to be proud of during Associates Inc. (novelty
the Butler Health System – groups), Aramark Dining
Clarion Hospital (VIP brunch) Clarion
“Tournament of Leaves” Psychiatric Center (drill
From page 6 parade. The parade steps off team), Colony Homes
at noon on Saturday, Oct. 9, (marching units),
Alzheimer’s care, support Animals Show: 4 p.m., in KOOL at 103.3 FM; Mega on Main Street in Clarion. Commodore Homes (march-
and research. Information: front of the courthouse. Rock at 105.5/100.5 FM;
jbbrownlee@alz.org or free- ✔First United National WCUC at 91,7 FM and Big The event will showcase ing units), McDonald’s
act.alz.org/clarionpa. Bank oldies concert: 5:30 Foot Country at 102,1 FM. marching bands, floats, and (marching units), Motel 6
✔Eggs with Ernie: 10 p.m., in front of the court- At ALF First aid stations organizations of the grand- and Studio 6 (colorguard)
a.m.-noon, Walter Hart house. are located at: est kind. Shippenville Healthcare
Chapel parking lot. Celebrate Sunday – Oct. 10 Sunday, Oct. 3; “Autorama Reserved seats are avail- and Rehabilitation Center
homecoming 2021 with fun, ✔Central Electric Cruise In” – Ambulance will
family-friendly activities, Cooperative Inc. Antique be located at the intersection able for purchase at the (non-profit groups), and
and a mid-morning breakfast Tractor Show: Noon-5 p.m., of Fifth Avenue and Main Clarion Area Chamber of Structural Modulars Inc.
bites with your favorite Second to Fifth Avenues on Street. Business and Industry (University floats).
eagle, Ernie. Information: Main Street. Live music pro- Friday, Oct. 8; Kronospan located at 650 Main Street For more information,
www,clarion.edu/homecom- vided by “The Route 8 Band.” U.S.A. “Farmers and Crafters for $9 each. contact the Clarion Area
ing. Emergency informa- Day” – Medical emergency
Although a free event, Chamber at (814) 226-9161
✔Butler Health System tion personnel will be located at
Clarion Hospital During the Autumn Leaf Main Street Center, 516 please bring a non-perish- or email
“Tournament of Leaves” Festival, fairgoers in need of Main Street, Clarion. able item to benefit the info@clarionpa.com.
Parade: noon to 2 p.m.; emergency assistance by Saturday, Oct. 9; Clarion
We’re Your
downtown Clarion. EMS, fire and police should Hospital “Tournament of
HOME APPLIANCES
Refrigerators • Washers • Dryers • Freezers One-Stop Home
✔Eagle end zone alum- call 9-1-1. Leaves parade” – Medical
Microwave Hoods • Dishwashers • Ranges Appliance
ni party: 1 p.m., Clarion Severe weather informa- emergency personnel will be
Store!
University Memorial tion during the Autumn Leaf located at Main Street
Stadium. Cheer the Golden Festival will be provided by Center, 516 Main Street,
Eagles to victory. Cost is $15 local law enforcement, festi- Clarion.
includes game ticket. val personnel and volunteers For more on the 68th
Information: (814) 393-2572. if necessary. annual Allegheny Toyota
✔Clarion University For emergency informa- Autumn Leaf Festival, call
H ET R I C K ’ S FA R M S U P P LY, I N C .
Homecoming football tion attendees can also tune Clarion Area Chamber of
game: Memorial Stadium. into the following local radio Business and Industry at
Golden Eagles take on the stations: C-93 at 92.7 FM; (814) 226-9161, info@clarion-
772 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem • 814-275-3507
IUP’s Crimson Hawks. WWCH Radio 13 at 1300 pa.com or
✔Wild World of AM; Froggy at 98.5 FM; www.clarionpa.com.
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Opening Cultural
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Tempest Drill Team served as “saving the best for last” as they helped wind up the 2011 Autumn Leaf Festival parade. The group has been part
of the parade for years and works hard to provide a top-notch performance.
Night features
Simple Gifts
CLARION — The opening forget to bring along a non-
Clarion University “Cultural perishable food item to bene-
Night” will take place 7 p.m., fit the Clarion County
Monday, Oct. 4, in front of the Community Bank
Clarion County Courthouse “FoodStock.”
during Autumn Leaf Festival. The event is sponsored in
Cultural Night will begin part by Farmer National
with introductions and
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
Bank and Modern Living
The Zem Zem Shrine Clarion County Trykes, shown here in 2011, is a fine group perform-
remarks immediately fol- Solutions.
ing a series of intricate maneuvers for the pleasure of parade audiences. The unit formed
‘Wild World of Animals’ show
lowed by the performance of
in June of 1977. The members of the group live in Clarion and neighboring counties.
Simple Gifts.
Simple Gifts is made up of
two women. Drawing on an
impressive variety of ethnic
folk styles, this award-win-
ning duo plays everything
from lively Irish jigs and
CLARION — The “Wild snapping turtle, albino mon- While the show is free, down-home American reels to
• Free Wine Tasting
World of Animals Show,” ocle cobra, European eagle please bring a non-perish- hard-driving Klezmer
• Antique Tool Museum
sponsored in part by the owl, blue and gold macaw, able item to benefit the frailachs and haunting Gypsy
• Large Gift Shop • Picnic Pavilion
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge opossum, binturong, spot- Clarion County Community melodies, spicing the mix
101 and Clarion Psychiatric nose guenon monkey, African Bank “FoodStock.” with the distinctive rhythms
Center will be held at 4 p.m. spotted leopard, or maybe, a For more information con- of Balkan dance music, the 19th Annual Cider Pressing
Saturday, Oct. 9, in front of hyena. tact the Clarion Area lush sounds of Scandinavian Demo and Tasting
the Clarion County Don’t miss this family Chamber of Business and twin fiddling and original SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 NOON-4PM
compositions written in a tra-
Between DuBois
Courthouse. event; it’s educational enter- Industry at (814) 226-9161 Octoberfest Foods and Music
& Brockway
The show features a vari- tainment. or info@clarionpa.com. ditional style.
From Exit 97 of 1-80
ety of animals, such as rep- For more information con- This event is sponsored in For more information,
(814) 371-2217
tiles, birds, and mammals. cerning this show, visit their part by Loyal Order of Moose contact the Clarion Area
www.laurelwines.com
Spectators may see an website at www.wildworldo- Lodge 101 and Clarion Chamber at (814) 226-9161
American alligator, alligator fanimals.org. Psychiatric Center. or info@clarionpa.com. Don’t
Get your ALF souvenirs and information
2021 Autumn Leaf Guide ❖ September 28 & 29, 2021 ❖ CLARION NEWS/ The MIDWEEK ❖ Page 9
CLARION - Souvenirs festival tumbler glasses for Show” sponsored by Autumn Leaf Festival, con- Chamber is located at 650
and information for the sale. Clarion Moose Lodge 101 tact the Clarion Area Main Street with hours
68 th annual Allegheny Young festival-goers can and Clarion Psychiatric Chamber of Business and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Toyota Autumn Leaf also receive free custom- Center on Oct. 9, and the Industry by phone at (814) Monday through Friday.
Festival can be obtained at designed commemorative coloring books sponsored 226-9161 or e-mail The community can tune
the Clarion Area Chamber coloring books and crayons, by UPMC Urgent Care will info@clarionpa.com. into C-93 FM, Big Foot
of Business and Industry at sponsored by UPMC also be available at the Information can also be Country 102.1/101.3, Kool
650 Main Street or at the Urgent Care, at the follow- Chamber merchandise found by logging onto 103.3 FM and Froggy
Chamber merchandise ing family events: “Bigfoot trailer. www.clarionpa.com, or by 98.5/95.5 FM for updates
Kiddies parade is fun for all
trailer which will be set up Country 102.1/101.3 Kids’ For questions or infor- visiting the festival’s about events and live
throughout the week on the Carnival” and “Waste mation about the 68 th Facebook page. remote broadcasts through-
Clarion County Courthouse Management Touch-A- annual Allegheny Toyota The Clarion Area out the festival.
lawn. Truck” on Oct. 2, “PNC
Festival tumbler glass- Bank Junior Olympics” on
es, shot glasses, coffee Oct. 3, “Butler Health
mugs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, System Women’s Care
and Clarion-opoly games Associates and Butler CLARION — Bring the To register for the parade contact the Clarion Area
are available for purchase. Health System Pediatrics little ones to the Butler visit www.clarionpa.com. Chamber of Business and
The chamber will also have Kiddies Parade” on Oct. 5, Health System Women’s Although a free event, please Industry at (814) 226-9161
limited quantities of past “Wild World of Animals Care Associates and Butler bring a non-perishable item or info@clarionpa.com.
Health System Pediatrics to benefit the Clarion County The event is sponsored by
“Kiddies Parade” which Community Bank BHS Women’s Care
steps off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, “FoodStock.” Associates and Butler
Oct. 5, during Autumn Leaf
For more information, Health System Pediatrics.
Festival.
This event is a favorite
for kids of all ages. The
parade travels down Main
Street to Fifth Avenue and
ends at the courthouse.
Awards will be given imme-
diately following the parade,
in front of the courthouse.
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L.
Sherman.
Noah Lingwall (at that
time a sophomore in 2010)
beat out more than 24,000
other participants for the top
prize in America’s largest high
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
school essay contest con-
The Clarion University cheerleaders are always a popu- ducted by the Bill of Rights
lar participant in the Autumn Leaf Festival parade as Institute. He also earned a
shown in this 2009 photo. spot in the 2011 ALF parade.
ALF thanks new
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2021 sponsors
CLARION — The Clarion sponsored in part by First
Area Chamber of Business Energy;
and Industry would like to Modern Living Solutions
acknowledge this year’s new is a sponsor for the Clarion
sponsors for the Autumn University Cultural Week
Leaf Festival. events and beautification
They include: sponsor;
Advanced Drainage UPMC Northwest will be
System is the new title spon- sponsoring the Saturday, Oct.
sor for the Corn Hole 2 concert featuring “Uptown
Tournament; Classic Hits” and the concert
Clarview Nursing and on Friday, Oct. 8 featuring
Rehabilitation Center for “Legends.”
sponsoring the commemora- For more information con-
tive pins (currently on sale tact the Clarion Area
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Clarion Area Bobcat Marching band drew cheers as the hometown band for the
now); Chamber office at (814) 226-
2009 parade.
The Autorama Cruise-In 9161 or tracy@clarionpa.com.
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Clarion University Reserve Officer Training Corp.
marched near the front of the 2009 ALF parade.
21108 Paint Blvd.
Route 66
Shippenville
(814) 226-7013
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TUESDAY Traditional Lasagna served with fresh baked bread & small sweet basil salad $13.00
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THURSDAY Pasta Night
Choice of 5 different sauces plus fresh baked bread & small sweet basil salad $13.75
FRIDAY Fish Fry
Battered of Baked Haddock - Includes French Fries, Coleslaw, or Side Salad $13.00
SATURDAY 12 oz. Prime Rib with Potato and Salad Market Price
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The College Republicans followed the county’s GOP slate of candidates during the Hours: Mon- Sat: 11:00am - 9:00pm • Sunday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
2009 ALF parade. Catering Available!Cultural Night Tuesday
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features Barynya
CLARION — Night two presents Russian, of America in Washington,
of the Clarion University Cossack, Ukrainian, D.C., the United Nations
“Cultural Night” spon- Jewish and Gypsy Roma in New York, and the
sored by Farmers National traditional dancing, music, Russian Embassy in
Bank and Modern Living songs and virtuoso per- Washington, D.C.
Solutions will feature formances on instruments Don’t forget to bring
Barynya (Russian including the balalaika, along a non-perishable
dancers) 7 p.m. Tuesday, garmoshka (Russian folk food item to benefit the
Oct. 5, in front of the button accordion) and bal- Clarion County
courthouse. alaika contrabass. Community Bank
The Russian music, Barynya has been invit- “FoodStock.”
dance and song ensemble ed to perform at some of For more information
Barynya established in the most prestigious cul- about this event, please
1991 in New York City is a tural venues in the United contact the Clarion Area
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Adrenaline Drill Team participated in the ALF
world renowned group States, including Carnegie Chamber at (814) 226-
parade for the second time in 2011. Adrenaline teaches
United Way annual
that enjoys exalting Hall in New York, the 9161. This event is spon-
kids team work and respect.
stature as the premier National Constitution sored in part by Farmers
Russian folk ensemble Center in Philadelphia, National Bank and
outside of Russia. Barynya the Smithsonian Institute Modern Living Solutions.
5k and 10k race
CLARION - The annual Cash prizes will be award-
Clarion County United Way ed to the top three male and
5K and 10K Race takes place female finishers in each race.
on Saturday, Oct. 2. The To pre-register for the race,
course begins at Clarion visit www.uwclarionco.org, or
University Memorial Stadium
and runs along the beautiful www.runhigh.com. For more
streets of downtown Clarion. information, contact the
Registration begins at 8 United Way of Clarion County
a.m. with the race starting at at (814) 226-8760 or
9 a.m. uwrace@verzion.net.
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Truck
and kids’
carnival
CLARION – Two fun
favorites of area tikes, the
“Bigfoot Country 102.1/101.3
Kids’ Carnival” and “Waste
Management Touch-A-
Truck” will be held from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
2, in the parking lot in front
of the Family Farm and
Home (formerly JC Penney)
at the Clarion Mall.
Clarion County Community
CLARION NEWS file photo by Tom DiStefano.
The kids’ carnival will
There’s gold among those autumn leaves, and the kids in 2009 were finding plenty on this kiddies parade float spon- feature free games and activ-
sored by Seidle Chevrolet and James Jewelers.
Enjoy live
ities sponsored by local busi-
nesses and organizations.
Bank ‘Foodstock’ effort
Children will also have a
music at
chance to explore big rigs,
cars, tractors, construction
vehicles and more during the
Deer Creek
Waste Management “Touch-
A-Truck” event.
Rub elbows with home-
Winery
town heroes, and get behind
A great goal and a Chiropractic, Burford and Rimersburg locations) and
Henry Real Estate Services, Zacherl Motor Truck Sales. the wheels of fire trucks,
great cause police cars, and ambulances.
CLARION – Join the Butler Health Systems Donations can also be
Clarion Area Chamber of Pediatrics, Butler Health dropped off at the Clarion These free events are great
Business and Industry and System Women’s Care Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep family fun for everyone.
the 68th annual Allegheny Associates, CarMate Trailers, RAM who is also once again SHIPPENVILLE - Join Don’t forget to bring a
Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival Clarion Area Chamber, providing the RAM trucks for Deer Creek Winery during the non-perishable food item to
Clarion County 4H – Penn delivery, pickup and on-loca-
for the Clarion County
tion collections throughout 68th annual Allegheny Toyota help “Ram up the food
Community Bank “Foodstock,” State Extension, Clarion Autumn Leaf Festival, for wine banks” with the Clarion
a countywide food drive that County Community Bank (all “Foodstock Month” as well as
during the entire week of the and food at Clarion’s biggest County Community Bank
collects non-perishable, non- branch locations), Clarion “Foodstock” For more infor-
County YMCA, Clarion Forest 68th annual Allegheny Toyota area winery.
expired food items as well as There is plenty of outdoor mation, contact the Clarion
cash donations, benefiting Visiting Nurses Association, Autumn Leaf Festival.
Clarion, Ford, Chrysler, During the last week of seating available. Deer Creek Area Chamber of Business
local food banks.
Dodge, Jeep and RAM, September, several groups will Winery is located just 15 min- and Industry at (814) 226-
By proclamation of the
Clarion Free Library, Colony be distributing food collection utes from Clarion at 3333 Soap 9161 or info@clarionpa.com.
Clarion County bags in the Clarion, Knox,
Commissioners, September is Homes, Dancer’s Studio, Fat Road in Shippenville. The kids’ carnival is
Faller’s Furniture, Family Marianne, Fryburg, Leeper, For more information con- sponsored by Bigfoot
officially “FoodStock” month in Lickingville, Lucinda, Marble,
Clarion County. The Mayors of Healthcare of Clarion, tact the winery at (814) 354- Country 102.1/101.3. “Touch-
Farmers National Bank New Bethlehem, Rimersburg, 7392 or visit
Clarion, Knox, and Shippenville, Sligo, A-Truck” is sponsored by
Strattanville have also (Clarion), Foxburg Free www.DeerCreekWine.com. Waste Management.
Snydersburg, Strattanville
OPEN FOR THE 2021 SEASON
declared September as Library, Foxburg Pizza and and Tylersburg areas. Watch
“FoodStock” Month in their Country Store, Gates and for them beginning Sept. 21.
respective boroughs. For the Burns, Holiday Financial, The bags will have tags on
entire month, businesses will Kriebel Group, Marianne them letting you know who
provide drop off locations for Family Practice, PJ’s Country your volunteer group is and
the non-expired, non-perish- Market, Palmer’s Country when they will be back around
able canned and boxed food Store, Phoenix Rehabilitation, to collect the filled bags.
items donated by the commu- and Ramada by Wyndham. For more information on
nity. Containers can also be the Clarion County
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Collection containers will found at S & T Bank, Siegel’s Community Bank “FoodStock”
270 Seneca St. Oil City
be available at the following Insurance, Smather’s and other ways to donate, con-
Visit the museum and see
814-676-2007
businesses throughout the Insurance, Strattanville tact CACBI at (814) 226-9161
how the discovery of oil
Borough, Structural
www.venangomusuem.org
month of September: or info@clarionpa.com.This
still effects our lives today!
Allegheny Grille, Applewood Modulars, Tom’s Riverside event is sponsored by Clarion
(Knox, New Bethlehem and County Community Bank.Junior Olympics — go for the gold
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CLARION — The PNC will receive a ribbon. supervise the day’s events. ister a child, or how to volun- non-perishable food item to
Bank Junior Olympics Refreshments will be pro- Pre-registration is avail- teer to help with this event, benefit the Clarion County
returns for Autumn Leaf vided for all participants. Do able online at www.clarion- contact the Clarion Area Community Bank
Festival. not miss this chance to make pa.com at $3 per child. They Chamber of Business and “FoodStock.”
The games will be held “Junior Olympics” dreams are also looking for parent Industry at (814) 226-9161 Junior Olympics is spon-
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. come true. Members of volunteers to assist with the or info@clarionpa.com. sored by PNC Bank and the
Collecting, preserving and mounting leaves
Sunday, Oct. 3 at the Clarion Allegheny Toyota and other event. For more information While the event is free for coordinating sponsor is
University Memorial community volunteers will about the event, how to reg- attendees, please bring a Clarion University.
Stadium with sign-in begin-
ning at 12:30 p.m.
Children between the
ages of 5 and 12 who live in
or attend school in Clarion According to information damaged by insects, dis- between 2 layers of paper (6) If time permits,
County are invited to go for posted on the Internet by eases or the sun. towels. (Paper towels is used change the paper towels on
Robert Spauding, county (3) Always collect more to absorb the moisture from the leaves after the first two
the gold in this fun event.
extension agent at Clemson than one leaf. Collect a the leaves.) days of pressing.
Participants will compete University, there are several small branch full. That way, (3) Then press the leaf or The whole idea about
against each other within different methods to collect you will be sure to get a good leaves and paper towels in a pressing is to remove the
the same age and gender and preserve leaves for a representative of the tree. large book. moisture, and to keep the
groups. Each child will par- leaf collection. (4) Press the leaves with- (4) After all the leaves
leaves from curling.
ticipate in four events; Collecting leaves in an hour after collecting or have been placed in the
Mounting leaves
standing long jump, dash, (1) Only collect leaves on before they dry out. books, place all the books on
a sunny day and after dew Pressing leaves top off each other, for addi- (1) Place the leaves in a
softball throw, and the modi- photo album or between
fied javelin throw. has dried. (1) Do not fold the leaf. tional weight.
(2) Collect good leaves, (2) Place an individual (5) Allow 7-10 days for acetate or cellophane sheets.
The top three performers leaves that have not been leaf, or several leaves pressing. (2) Identify the leaves.
in each event (for the age
Greenville Pike - Clarion
and gender category) will
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CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L.
Sherman.
Then Clarion University
President Joe Grunenwald
and wife Janice rode in the
parade Oct. 2, 2009, along
Main Street in Clarion.
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Stars drill team of Rimersburg, shown here in 2011, has won numerous first and second places throughout the
ALF brings back McGinnis Amusements
years. The team has appeared in may ALF parades.
CLARION - Feel like a them to serve their events permitting. located around the Clarion
kid again with McGinnis for more than 20 years. The schedule is as fol- County Memorial Park and
Amusements, and enjoy Family owned and operated lows: From noon to 5 p.m. the Clarion County
rides and games that appeal since 1947, McGinnis Saturday, Oct. 2 ($20 wrist- Courthouse parking lot. For
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L.
to all ages. Based out of Amusements strives to band available) and 6 p.m. to more information, contact
Sherman.
Al Jacks of Clarion served
Strongsville, Ohio, McGinnis maintain a modern, safe and 11 p.m. (tickets available) the Clarion Area Chamber of
as the grand marshal for the
Amusements has been pro- well-maintained carnival for rides close from 5 p.m. to 6 Business and Industry at
2009 Autumn Leaf Festival
viding rides and amuse- all to enjoy. p.m. for safety inspection; (814) 226-9161 or info@clari-
parade in Clarion.
ments at festivals, fairs, and The carnival rides are From noon to 8 p.m. onpa.com.
other carnival events, some open from Saturday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 3 ($20 wrist-
of which have been using Sunday, Oct. 10, weather band);
From 5 to 10 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 4, Tuesday,
Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 7
(tickets);
From 5 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 ($20
wristband);
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 8 ($20 wrist-
band) and 6 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 8 (tickets) rides
close from 5 to 6 p.m. for
safety inspection;
From noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9 ($20 wrist-
band) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(tickets) rides close from 5 to
6 p.m. for safety inspection;
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
From noon to 6 p.m.
The Libertarian Party of Clarion County reminded the Sunday, Oct. 10 ($20 wrist-
2009 parade audience there is a third party in politics and band)
it is active. All rides and games areFind something tasty at
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the food concessions
CLARION – Guests should bread bowls, apple dumplings,
bring their appetites for the Italian sausage, steak sand-
food concession stands at the wiches and more. This year,
68th annual Autumn Leaf new vendors are added to the
Festival sponsored by line-up offering “Firehouse
Allegheny Toyota. There are a Subs” as well as flavored
wide variety of foods sure to lemonade, cider and hot choco-
please everyone, so prepare late drinks
those taste buds and try them These tempting morsels
all. can be found in the Clarion
Look for favorites such as County Memorial Park and
cinnamon rolls, fried veggies, along Main Street. Picnic
gyros, pizza, Stromboli rolls, tables are located throughout
wraps, taffy, Amish donuts, the park to sit and enjoy the
barbecue, fresh cut fries, wings, food and the atmosphere.
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
Arts Council hosts art
Clarion PAWS participated in the 2011 with these two characters which drew a lot of CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
attention from the audience along Main Street in Clarion. The College Republicans followed the county’s GOP
slate of candidates during the 2009 ALF parade.
show and reception FLU S HOTS
Walk-ins welcome!
CLARION - The public is artwork must be received by able online at their Facebook
invited to the 62nd annual
TIONESTA
Sept. 18 and the fee is $15 for page, via email, and via regu-
Clarion County Arts Council first entry and $10 for the lar mail upon request and
Reception and Art Show to be second entry. also at the Clarion Area
held Oct, 2 through Oct. 9 in There is a limit of two Chamber of Business and
the Main Street Center. entries. After Sept. 18, Industry office.
The hours of operation for entries will be accepted from For more information or
the show are 4 to 8 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Main Street to download the art show 100 Liberty Street • Clarion, PA 16214 340 Tionesta Plaza • Tionesta, PA 16353
Monday through Friday and Center on Saturday, Sept. 25. entry form, please contact
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and Sunday. artwork must be received Clarioncountyartscouncil@g
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Friday, Oct. 1 at the Main
Street Center, 516 Main
ond entry, limit of two
entries.
Clarion County Arts Council
provides art exposure and
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Early bird registration is
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By Rodney L. Sherman The family had no
Clarion News Editor
Pumpkin Zilla out of tunity to make one last
I’m not proud of it and
small children so no lit-
tle hearts were broken
but that doesn’t justify
SHERMAN’S the car and John was
screaming from the
incredible bounce. It was a
scene directly out of The
MARCH
I’m bragging, but I was a pain of balancing the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
teenage pumpkin thief. It’s what we did. tremendously heavy We swerved slightly left
been 30 years since the night I had three accom- pumpkin on one leg. as Pumpkin Zilla passed
of my only crime spree and plices that night in the The car was speeding overhead, disappearing into
it’s time to come clean from fall of 1981. They were down the road and rap- the darkness of the lower
the pumpkin guts-stained Martin, who drove the By Rodney Sherman idly approaching down- roadside.
guilt. getaway car, John, who town Turkey City. I went home and endured
I thought about saying was sitting in the back I got myself up on a long night of nightmares
“Pumpkin Zilla” belonged to of the car with me and my knees on the back which featured giant pump-
a mean old man who shout- Kevin, who rode shot- seat and gave kins flying through the air.
ed at small children and gun had cased the Pumpkin Zilla a The next day, Allegheny-
scene. I jammed the pumpkin mighty push and he rolled Clarion Valley High School
kicked puppies so that it
might be seen as some sort Kevin said the pumpkin through the car door and out of the car. hosted a football game
of cosmic justice for a cranky was huge. It was so big, he onto John’s lap. I fell across John’s lap against Keystone.
said, that it would take two We were speeding back and ended up hanging half I was sitting in the stands
old coot who deserved it, but toward Wentings Corners.
the truth is the pumpkin in us to carry it. way out of the car. John and I overheard a fellow
We cruised past the John was turning a nice quickly grabbed a hold on about my age talking to his
question was snatched from
the well porch of a family house several times, check- shade of red under the me. There was a lot of shout- friend.
ing the approach and get- weight of the giant pumpkin. ing. “… and then this big
Clarion
home along what is now We had successfully
named Canoe Ripple Road in away route, scoping the yard I looked back toward the %*&#$@ pumpkin came
for obstacles and plotting grabbed Pumpkin Zilla and rear of the car and there was smashing into the side of the
Licking Township. escaped but we had given no
where to park the car. Pumpkin Zilla, rolling and porch and exploded,” I heard
Model
“Pumpkin Zilla” was sit- thought as what to do with bouncing along at whatever him say.
ting on the well porch, about him. speed we were traveling. He I could feel my ears turn-
50 to 75 feet back from the We lacked the nerve to was not disintegrating. ing red and I was sure he
road and just out of the light smash his guts on the main
Railroad
Not only was Pumpkin would figure out I had some-
shining from the house street of Knox. None of us Zilla not smashing into little thing to do with Pumpkin
porch. could take him home and orange pieces, but he Zilla slamming into his
And he was as big as face explaining where he
Club train
appeared to be gaining on home.
Kevin had said. came from. the car. There was a lot of I made a quick exit and
The car was parked Pumpkin Zilla had to be shouting and now some never looked back. I had
around the bend from the dumped and since I had to be screaming. committed theft and that
displays
house. Martin stayed behind home by 11 p.m., he had to I was soon back in the car was bad enough, but I also
the wheel and the rest of us be dumped fast. and both John and I watched had committed criminal mis-
tiptoed up the road. As we headed down the through the back window as chief in damaging someone’s
We ran to the well porch hill into Turkey City, the Pumpkin Zilla continued to home.
and in classic Three Stooges decision was made to roll bounce higher and longer as I never stole another
form, we all bent over at the Pumpkin Zilla out of the car. he gained ground on the car. pumpkin.
CLARION - The Clarion same time to grab Pumpkin Martin swerved into the There was a lot more shout- But ever now and then,
Model Railroad Club exhibit Zilla. The collision of heads left lane and John opened ing and screaming. when the autumn moon
is open on the following days left us all seeing stars and his door. I reached over and The whole “incident” out- shines bright and the wind
and times during the annual we fumbled to get a grip on tried to roll Pumpkin Zilla side Turkey City couldn’t carries sound just right over
Allegheny Toyota Autumn Pumpkin Zilla. out the door. I managed to have lasted more than a few the ridge to my home, I can
Leaf Festival: from 10 a.m. to Two of us could have car- get the pumpkin rolled up seconds but it was unfolding hear the echoes of four
4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, Friday, ried the giant pumpkin to onto John’s right leg but in slow motion as we lived it. teenage boys screaming like
Oct. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 9; the car faster, but being the lacked the leverage to shove Martin had to slow down little girls as the ghost of
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, inexperienced criminals we the danged thing out the to make the slight curve and Pumpkin Zilla chases them
Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, were, we all tried to hold on door. Pumpkin Zilla – somehow into Turkey City.■
Thursday, Oct. 7 and from to a corner of a round pump- Martin and Kevin were still in one huge and menac- The author is the edi-
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. kin while running down a shouting at me to get
10. The hobby shop is open to ing piece — used the oppor- tor of the Clarion News.
pitch-dark road.
the public.
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Fairgoers can enter at the into a ditch. Se rvice Competitive starting hourly wages ($12.00/hr. - $14.00/hr.) All shifts available, especially
rear entrance of the building We “rassled” Pumpkin Dan and Gary • Clarion, PA night and weekend shifts! Open Availability greatly appreciated!
Benefit Package Available! Paid Vacation! Opportunity for advancement in the company!
to see the fascinating display Zilla out of the ditch while We are a restraint and restriction free agency. Interested individuals must be
of various scale railroad lay- Martin yelled at us to get in able to obtain a criminal background check free of certain serious violations,
the car. With Pumpkin Zilla child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and possess a valid
outs drivers license and a reliable, registered, insured vehicle.
For more information, out of the ditch, John Phone (814) 379-9862 All interested individuals may contact the HR Dept. at New Light, Inc
please contact (814) 541- jumped into the passenger and (814) 764-3502 PO Box 761, Clarion, PA 16214 @ 814-226-6444 x103
www.auctionzip.com or email hmche@newlightnewlife.net
0286. side rear seat and Kevin and New Light, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Antique tractor show
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isn’t just for farmers
CLARION — Are you a several classes.
tractor and farm equipment There is plenty for every-
enthusiast? Then make one to enjoy at this year’s
plans to attend the Central show. This year the crowd
Electric Cooperative Inc. will be entertained by The
antique tractor show during Route 8 Band, playing a mix
the Autumn Leaf Festival. of country, rock and blues
This year’s show will take appealing to a variety of
place from noon to 5 p.m. audiences. There will also be
Sunday, Oct. 10, on Main free barrel train rides for
Street in Clarion. children.
All farm-related displays Although a free event,
are welcome including farm please bring a non-perish-
tractors, garden and lawn able item to benefit the
implement, hit and miss Clarion County Community
engines, toys, hit and miss Bank “FoodStock.” For more
engines and more. information, contact the
Registration is available Clarion Area Chamber at
online at www.clarionpa.com (814) 226-9161.
or on the day of the event. The event is sponsored by
There is no fee to register. Central Electric
IC PTO arts and craft show
Trophies will be awarded in Cooperative, Inc.
CLARION — The Parish Event Centre during
Immaculate Conception Autumn Leaf Festival.
Ladies Guild Arts and Craft For more information,
show will be held from 7 a.m. email ceisenman@clari-
to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 in onichawks.net. or call 814-
the Immaculate Conception 226-8433, ext. 105.
CLARION NEWS photo by Rodney L. Sherman.
The Rising Stars of Clarion served as honorary grand marshals for the 2009 ALF parade
down Main Street in Clarion.
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Vent-Free & Wood Stoves
Vented Heaters Pellet Stoves
• Log Sets • Free Standing
• Fireplaces • Inserts
CLARION NEWS file photo by Tom DiStefano. • Wall Units Electric Heaters
Many floats had a “Wizard of Oz” theme in 2009, and
this young lady in her spider car is supposed to be one of SHIPPENVILLE TIONESTA
the witches, but we can’t believe Ahlea Hornung, 3, was 226-5040 755-3561
all that wicked. www.tionestabuilders.us • tbs@penn.comYou can also read
