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Mike Sackash, age 95 of Sykesville, PA died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 17,1928 in Hastings, PA, the son of the late Mike and Anna (Bodner) Sackash. On June 17, 1950, he married his wife of 64 years, Mary Lou (Crooks) Sackash. Mike was in the U.S. Navy, based in Banana River, Florida. After the Navy, he worked at L.B. Smith and Company in Sykesville until 1968 when he began working at Berg Electronics in Clearfield, PA. The company was purchased by DuPont and Mike continued working there until his retirement in 1991. Mike was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Sykesville. He was an active community member of the Sykesville Lion’s Club, a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader, a Little League Coach, and supported Teener and Federation Ball teams in the Sykesville Area. He managed the Sykesville Town Hall for many years. He was the Sykesville Man of the Year in 1977. Mike is survived by a son, Michael, of Houston, TX and granddaughters, Erin Sackash Duncan and her husband, Vincent Duncan (Dallas, TX) and Jill Sackash Maynard and her husband Richard Maynard (Richmond, TX). Great grandchildren Jake Maynard, Dax Maynard, Audrey Duncan, Catherine Duncan and Reese Duncan, one daughter, Marsha Sackash, of Boalsburg, PA, and son, Mark Sackash, and his wife, Lorraine (Sample) of DuBois, PA, grandsons, Mark J. Sackash, Jr. and wife Kendra of Katy, TX and Jed Sackash of DuBois, PA, great grandchildren Kaelyn and Kellyn Sackash, and his sisters, Catherine Butkewich of Sykesville and Lillian Gilga of Sykesville. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou, and nine of his siblings, Anna Foradori, Dorothy Rimer, Sophie Kennis, Verna Minns, George Sackash, Mary Gresock, Dolly Pindrock, Henry (Sonny) Sackash, and Eugene (Butch) Sackash. His passions in life were his family, the community, gardening, Penn State Football, golfing, church, hunting and fishing. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:00 am from the Grace United Methodist Church in Sykesville, PA with Pastor Jacob Penvose officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the Sykesville Town Hall. Although flowers are appreciated, the family would prefer that a memorial contribution be made to the Sykesville Ambulance Service at 215 West Liberty Street, Sykesville, PA 15865. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

One Thing, Jesus Christ - Article #6 - Fourth Series - May 15th, 2023 by Fr. Ben Daghir Editor's Note: This article is a summary from a homily preached by Fr. Ben Daghir at DuBois Central Catholic on September 21, 2022. The Mass celebrated the Feast of St. Matthew. Article: Could it be that Christianity is that simple? Jesus sees Matthew the tax collector and says to him, “Follow me.” Matthew immediately follows Him. Could Christianity be that simple? There are two dramas by which we can choose to live: the ego-drama and the theo-drama. The ego-drama is the story in which I am the author, the world revolves around me, the spotlights shine on me, I’m in control. The theo-drama, on the other hand, is a completely different story. The theo-drama is when God becomes the author and we play an important, yet small role in His great story. Quite honestly, the difference between an unhappy and a happy person is pretty simple: it all depends on which drama one chooses. The ego-drama is boring, uninteresting, and lacks excitement. The ego-drama is neither open to adventure nor mystery. A person in the theo-drama listens, seeks to serve, and is willing to humbly learn from others. The theo-drama is open to new adventure, opportunities, and to God’s mysterious and unique plan for each person. Matthew the tax collector was once in the ego-drama. He placed all the coins on the table before him. He calculated everything. He was in complete control as the coins rolled between his fingers. Suddenly, Jesus says to him, “Follow me!” The theo-drama rushed into his life. Matthew quickly noticed a new opportunity and adventure, something that he could neither calculate nor control. He saw that he had an important, yet small role in a much more exciting narrative. It’s called the theo-drama. Consider for a moment that our high schoolers sit across from our elementary school students during Mass. Our elementary students look up to you upperclassmen. They see you in the hallways. They see you in sports. They see you in theatrical performances. They see your picture in the newspapers. They want to grow up and be like you. What drama do they see when they look at you? Do they see the ego-drama - the story of serving oneself, it’s all about me? Or, do they see the theo-drama - a person who humbly serves and sacrifices for others, who also respects teachers, classmates, parents, teammates, coaches and friends? Could it be that Christianity is that simple? Jesus says, “Follow me” and we do it. There is nothing more exciting and motivating than the theo-drama. ======================== Fr. Ben Daghir is a priest for the Diocese of Erie. He is a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School in Saint Marys, Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, and St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland. He considers writing one of his favorite hobbies.

The 80s: A Pop Culture Special

Pastor Bob Joyce Sermons Love Shall Cover (Sermon 5/21/2023)

Oriole Love ........ North Park, PA. > David Woten

George T. Neilson, Age 91 of DuBois, PA died Friday, May 19, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Born on August 11, 1931 in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Peter H. & Lena A. (Gearhart) Neilson. On February 20, 1960, he married Laurinda J. Schmuck Neilson. She preceded him in death on , March 30, 2015. George was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Brockway Glass Company in 1996 and previous to that had worked at Osburn Machine Shop for 18 years. George was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Brookville. He enjoyed reading his bible and above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. George is survived by his children; Callie Alta Lynch and her husband, Patrick of Smyrna, GA, Jorja Yasovsky of DuBois, PA and Paul E. Neilson and his wife, Yvonne of Ridgway, PA; 8 grandchildren; Malorie, Corey, Brandon, Stephanie, Caitlyn, Andrew, Abby, and Erin; & three great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Milo and Luna. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Heidi Marie Holtz, a granddaughter, Cynthia Neilson, two sisters, and six brothers. There will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made to Jehovah’s Witnesses Brookville Kingdom Hall, 610 PA-28, Brookville, PA 15825. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Congratulations to Kylie (Marsh) and my son Phil Pompeii who were married yesterday at the Lake View Lodge in Treasure Lake. After the ceremony they hosted a beautiful reception at the Luthersburg Community Center. Best of luck to the Newlyweds!!

Hey You (LIVE) - Bachman-Turner Overdrive

I pass this Northampton County farm almost every day since it is along one of the country roads leading to my home. I have wanted to get a picture for a while now but there is no shoulder along this road and no other place to park. This morning, however, I was on my motorcycle, saw this beautiful sunrise, and pulled off into the weeds. I may print this one out and gift it to the owner. > John Munson

James W. “Jim” Wilbert, age 82 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Christ the King Manor. Born on May 25, 1940 in Cabot, PA, he was the son of the late Earl J. and Catherine (McGee) Wilbert. On November 5, 1994 he married Barbara J. Tubbs Hanes Wilbert. She survives. Jim retired in 1981 from Pullman Standard in Butler, PA after 19 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. Jim was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 519, a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post #17 , and the James J. Patterson Post # 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jim belonged to the Pulaski Club and the Olympic Athletic Club as well as several other clubs in our area. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler. He is survived by his children (James “Wil” Wilbert of Sarasota, FL, Julie Wilbert of Butler, PA, and Jackie Johnson of Kingsport, TN), step children (Deneen M. Hanes and her husband John of DuBois, PA, John F. Hanes and his wife Rhonda of Winston-Salem, NC and Diane McMahon and her husband Tom of DuBois, PA), four grandchildren (Helen Marie, Alisa, Amber and Anna), six step grandchildren (Dylan, Erin, MacKenzie, Elle, Shae and Rafael), four great grandchildren, two sisters( Dorothy Duffy and Carolyn McGrady), and two brothers (Tom and Denny Wilbert). He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 4 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10 AM from St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church. Burial will take place in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Christ the King Manor 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church 118 S State Street, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Boy Meets Girl Waiting For A Star To Fall

FBI Whistleblowers Speak Out: 'I Sacrificed My Dream Job To Share This With The American People'

Painted Lady Butterfly release at DuBois Central Catholic Kindergarten 🦋

Kenneth R. Bill, Sr. age 82 of Falls Creek, PA, formerly of Saddle Brook, NJ, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at Knickerbocker Villa. Born on July 13, 1940 in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Maurice and Catherine (Crean) Bill. On June 4, 1960 he married Rosemarie (Carlino) Bill. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2014. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked as a butcher for Shop Rite in Rochelle Park, NJ for many years. Kenneth enjoyed riding motorcycles and woodworking, but above all, he was dedicated to his family. He is survived by three sons (Dr. Kenneth R. Bill, Jr. and his wife Dr. Joan Lee of Falls Creek, PA, Robert J. Bill of Queen Creek, AZ, and David R. Bill and his wife Kameron of Ivoryton, CT), and three grandchildren (Ashley, Ryan and Michael Bill). He was also preceded in death by one brother (Maurice Theodore Bill). There will be no public visitation. A service will be held at the convenience of the family. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to The Morris Animal Foundation, 720 S. Colorado Blve., Suite 174A, Denver, CO 80246 and/or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

God Bless Faith!!

BOMBSHELL Testimony at Kari Lake Election Trial!!!

LIVE: Kari Lake returns to court to challenge election results - May 17, 2023

Eleanor C. “Cloe” Haky, age 80 of Sykesville, PA died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on June 18, 1942 in Sykesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Kulick) Mehok. On August 24, 1963 she married Leo James Haky. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2017. Eleanor retired after 45 years of service as an Administrative Assistant with the Law Firm of Hanak, Guido and Taladay. She was a member of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church and served on the Sykesville Library Board of Directors. She loved to read books, and she loved to put puzzles together with her friends Betty and Dee. Eleanor enjoyed her Monday Mahjong game with Judy, Patty and Olga and her Wednesday exercise class. She especially loved going to the casino. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and being “Gigi” to her great grandchildren. Eleanor is survived by her children (Shannon Shaffer and her husband Brian of DuBois, PA and Michael Haky and his wife Karen of Cranberry Township, PA), six grandchildren (Briana Carr, Josh Krach, Isaac Haky, Ben Shaffer, Sarah Daltorio and Megan Switzer), four great grandchildren (Khloe and Delilah and Kyle and Jamie), one brother (Robert Mehok and his wife Carol Jean of Sykesville, PA), and one sister (Martha Zimmerman and her husband Doug of State College, PA) and many nieces and nephews that she cared deeply for and was referred to as “Aunt” by many. She was preceded in death by her daughter (Marcia Haky Snyder on May 7, 2023) and two brothers (John Mehok and his wife Bainie and James Mekok and his wife Donna). Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 3 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10 AM from Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church in Sykesville, PA with Father Vasyl Banyk as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery. Although flowers are appreciated, the family requests memorial donations be made to Sykesville Library, 21 East Main Street, Sykesville, PA 15865 and/or Scrubmasters, 1280 Behringer Highway, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Yusuf / Cat Stevens – Peace Train (live, Yusuf’s Café Session, 2007)

4th grade finished reading "Charlottes Web" and created their own pig pen, a word for Wilbur made from "spider silk" and animals. That is some creativity, kids! > @ DuBois Central Catholic School

Billy Joel - Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) (from Old Grey Whistle Test)

Penn Highlands McKinley Health Center Director of Nursing (DON), Deanna and Administrator Tony decorating and cooking for the staff for National Nursing Home Week!

John Durham releases final report, concludes FBI had no verified intel when it opened probe on Trump The FBI has long defended its conduct in probe, but Durham said his probe provided a "sobering" look at misconduct. By John Solomon https://justthenews.com/accountability/russia-and-ukraine-scandals/john-durham-releases-final-report-concluding-fbi-had-no Special Counsel John Durham released a damning final report Monday after more than three years investigating the Russia collusion probe, declaring the FBI had no verified intelligence or evidence when it opened the Crossfire Hurricane probe of President Donald Trump's campaign in the summer of 2016. The prosecutor, however, recommended no new criminal charges. "Neither U.S. law enforcement nor the Intelligence Community appears to have possessed any actual evidence of collusion in their holdings at the commencement of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation," Durham wrote in a 300-plus page report sent to Congress and others and obtained by Just the News. DOJ was slated to make the report public later Monday. The prosecutor faulted the department and the FBI for failing to follow their own standards and allowing a probe to persist, including the surveillance of an American citizen, without basis under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. "Based on the review of Crossfire Hurricane and related intelligence activities, we concluded the Department and the FBI failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law in connection with certain events and activities described in this report," Durham wrote. "The FBI personnel also repeatedly disregarded important requirements when they continued to seek renewals of that FISA surveillance while acknowledging – then and in hindsight – that they did not genuinely believe there was probably cause to believe that the target was knowingly engaged in clandestine intelligence activities on behalf of foreign power." You can read the full report here: >>>>> https://justthenews.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/durhamreport.pdf The report's release touched off instant outrage and impact on Capitol Hill, where House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan tweeted he planned to summon Durham for testimony next week. The FBI immediately reacted, saying Durham's findings justified the changes that current Director Christopher Wray made after taking over from fired Director James Comey. "The conduct in 2016 and 2017 that Special Counsel Durham examined was the reason that current FBI leadership already implemented dozens of corrective actions, which have now been in place for some time. Had those reforms been in place in 2016, the missteps identified in the report could have been prevented," the FBI said. "This report reinforces the importance of ensuring the FBI continues to do its work with the rigor, objectivity, and professionalism the American people deserve and rightly expect." Durham specifically faulted the FBI for relying on evidence from the campaign of 2016 Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, including the now-discredited Steele dossier, saying leadership lacked the necessary distrust of politically motivated allegations. "Our investigation also revealed that senior FBI personnel displayed a serious lack of analytical rigor towards the information that they received, especially information received from politically affiliated persons and entities," he wrote. "This information in part triggered and sustained Crossfire Hurricane and contributed to the subsequent need for Special Counsel Mueller's investigation." "In particular, there was significant reliance on investigative leads provided or funded (directly or indirectly) by Trump's political opponents. The Department did not adequately examine or question these materials and the motivations of those providing them, even when at about the same time the Director of the FBI and others learned of significant and potentially contrary intelligence." The special prosecutor pointedly highlighted what he portrayed as a dual system of justice, noting the FBI never opened a counterintelligence probe of Clinton's campaign, despite receiving intelligence she had authorized a dirty trick to paint Trump as a stooge for Russian President Vladimir Putin to impact the outcome of the election. "The FBl's actions with respect to other highly significant intelligence it received from a trusted foreign source pointing to a Clinton campaign plan to vilify Trump by tying him to Vladimir Putin so as to divert attention from her own concerns relating to her use of a private email server," the report concluded. "Unlike the FBI's opening of a full investigation of unknown members of the Trump campaign based on raw, uncorroborated information, in this separate matter involving a purported Clinton campaign plan, the FBI never opened any type of inquiry, issued any taskings, employed any analytical personnel, or produced any analytical products in connection with the information. "This lack of action was despite the fact that the significance of the Clinton plan intelligence was such as to have prompted the Director of the CIA to brief the President, Vice President, Attorney General, Director of the FBI, and other senior government officials about its content within days of its receipt," Durham also wrote. "It was also of enough importance for the CIA to send a formal written referral memorandum to Director Corney and the Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division, Peter Strzok, for their consideration and action." Durham also laid out significant evidence that Strzok, who led the Crossfire Hurricane team but was fired from the FBI, worked with FBI lawyer Lisa Page, with whom he was having an affair, to go around the counterintelligence chief of the FBI, Bill Priestap, his boss, to keep the investigation going by getting the approval of then FBI-Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who also was later fired. The report quoted Priestap as identifying "instances when Strzok shared information directly with McCabe before Priestap could provide the information to McCabe himself. Priestap said these actions drove him 'insane.' He also told the Office that Strzok was the worst offender in this regard and that these events occurred mostly when he (Priestap) wanted to go in one direction and they (Page and Strzok) disagreed and thus went around him." The report also divulged that the handling agent who first was contacted July 5, 2016, by ex-MI6 agent Christopher Steele, the author of the infamous dossier funded by Hillary Clinton's campaign, appeared to be aware that Clinton's campaign was connected to his work, including the notation "HC" in his notes. That agent said his initial reaction to Steele's allegations of Trump-Russia collusion was one of "disbelief" and that Steele was "politically motivated" but he passed the allegations up the FBI chain anyway. "Notwithstanding his skepticism about the reporting, Handling Agent-I deemed the allegations to be something he could not arbitrarily discount, " the report said.

From Penn Highlands Creative Spot Articles: How to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis One in four adults is diagnosed with arthritis, which is nearly 60 million Americans. While there are more than 100 types of arthritis-related conditions, osteoarthritis is by far the most common. In fact, more than half of adults with arthritis suffer from osteoarthritis. It is a painful condition, and even though there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are steps you can take that may slow down the progression. What is osteoarthritis? “Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease,” said Ajay K. Mathur, MD, FACP, a board-certified rheumatologist at Penn Highlands Rheumatology in Monongahela. “It is also known as wear-and-tear arthritis because it causes the cartilage within a joint to gradually break down, leading to changes in the underlying bone as well as causing inflammation.” Over time, these changes worsen, causing pain, stiffness and swelling. In severe cases, osteoarthritis can also result in reduced function and range of motion, making it difficult to perform daily tasks. Although osteoarthritis can affect any joint, it most commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, lower back and neck. Symptoms usually appear more frequently in individuals over the age of 50, but it can also affect younger people, especially those with previous joint injuries, such as a torn ACL or meniscus. Osteoarthritis usually develops slowly over time, but some patients may experience a rapid progression after suffering an injury. How can I reduce my risk and slow down the progression? “At one time, we thought that osteoarthritis was simply an unavoidable part of living a long and active life,” said Dr. Mathur. “But, research has revealed that it is a complex process caused by multiple factors, some of which can be delayed or even prevented. And while most older individuals develop osteoarthritis, it is not an inevitable fact of aging. Many can stay symptom-free and live an active lifestyle.” Dr. Mathur shared the following tips to lessen the chances of developing osteoarthritis. Tip 1: Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight is a significant contributing factor to osteoarthritis, as it places additional pressure on weight-bearing joints. Each pound of body weight results in nearly four pounds of added stress on the knees and six pounds on the hips. This excess pressure can gradually break down the protective cartilage surrounding the joints, leading to further deterioration over time. Even a small amount of weight loss can have a significant impact on reducing joint stress and inflammation. Tip 2: Keep your blood sugar under control. Certain molecules make cartilage stiffer and more sensitive to stress. Type 2 diabetes can accelerate cartilage deterioration in the joints possibly due to low-grade, chronic inflammation caused by high blood sugar and insulin resistance. More than half of people diagnosed with diabetes also suffer from arthritis, and this connection may help explain this fact. By managing blood sugar levels through lifestyle modifications and medication, you can potentially reduce your risk of developing or worsening osteoarthritis. Tip 3: Stay active. It may seem like exercising would be worse for stiff joints, but it is actually one of the best things you can do. Exercise improves muscle strength, flexibility and balance, which helps better support and protect the joints. Additionally, improved flexibility can help joints move more easily while enhancing balance and preventing falls. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times per week can help keep your joints flexible and your muscles strong. Before beginning an exercise routine, be sure to consult your doctor. If you experience inflammation, swelling or pain in your joints, you may need to consult with a rheumatologist. Penn Highlands Healthcare offers comprehensive care for all types of joint conditions, including osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis. For more information, visit www.phhealthcare.org.