Bigfoot Crossing Sign In The Area

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Bigfoot Crossing: Strange Signs In PA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you know of any unique signs in our region? We've been looking for them, and we tracked down the owner of one of the strangest signs you might ever see.

 

CLEARFIELD, MAY 12,2015(AP)------- - One of the most unique signs in our region does more than warn of a Bigfoot crossing.

The sign was dreamed up by Carol Turner and John Crissman. It brings a bit of life to Elliot's Park, along the banks of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Clearfield.

John Crissman and many others say they've seen a real Bigfoot around here over the years. So when he built Elliot's Park for the community,  he made it a kind of mascot, and got a costume. Eleven years ago, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he lost more than his jaw. Some kids were now afraid of him.  Carol, his loving partner of 25 years, says he got something back when he found the costume.

She says, "He just has a way about him with everybody, little kids, elderly, he knows how to talk to people and interact. He puts a Bigfoot costume on and it just elevates his likability."

John says when he puts the mask on, he feels uninhibited. He loves taking pictures with families and talking about the park's namesake, his chocolate lab Elliot, who died during his recovery. He doesn't like to dwell on the tough times, his eight percent chance of survival, or what he used to look like.  He says "Yeah, it's tough but you can't feel sorry. You just have to pull the bootstraps up, and go after it."

Clearfield's Mayor, James Schell, says his story, and his spirit, has had an impact on the town.

"John's gone through some tough medical times. He kinda threw himself into this. This park has become an attraction for this area and town. People visit. It's just one of those stories where one guy has truly made a big difference."

As you near Elliot's Park in Clearfield, you'll see this Bigfoot crossing sign, asking you to slow down, and pay attention. If you're not careful, you might miss the town's secret hero. A man who has learned how to love each day as if it was his last.

Visit Elliot's Park in Clearfield if you get the chance. Who knows? You might just see Bigfoot. You can share pictures of other interesting signs in the region on our WTAJ Facebook page.
 

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