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WHO'S IN THE NEWS: ▫️Three children rescued after kidnapping in northeast Grand Island HASTINGS, Neb. - Police in Nebraska rescued three children under the age of 6 after they were reportedly kidnapped during a car theft. » https://www.1011now.com/2023/01/29/three-children-rescued-after-kidnapping-northeast-grand-island/ » https://www.kbtx.com/2023/01/30/3-kids-rescued-after-fathers-car-stolen-police-say/n » ▫️Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping Arrested by Fairfield Police The Fairfield Police Department announced a man has been arrested for the attempted kidnapping of a female student earlier this week was detained by Fairfield Police. 61-year-old Ronald McKinney of Vallejo is a high risk sex offender on parole and had a parole violation warrant outstanding at the time of his arrest. He is being transported to County Jail. https://contracosta.news/2023/01/30/suspect-in-attempted-kidnapping-arrested-by-fairfield-police/ ▫️Police: Dubuque man repeatedly sexually abused child Richard A. Wells, 57, of 1790 Asbury Road, was arrested today on charges of one count of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of second-degree sexual abuse. https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/police/article_3517d338-9f28-11ed-ba88-9fc674e16147.html ▫️Woman Accused Of Torturing, Sexually Abusing 4 Children For Years Now Faces More Than 200 Counts Chester, Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania woman accused of sexually abusing and torturing four children under the age of 13 over a two-year period has been arrested on more than 200 criminal counts. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced the arrest of 19-year-old Anais Munoz on Jan. 24, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. https://policetribune.com/woman-accused-of-torturing-sexually-abusing-4-children-for-years-now-faces-more-than-200-counts/ ▫️CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-officers-apprehend-fugitive-wanted-sexual-assault-child ▫️Former priest Frank Pavone, head of Priests for Life, faces sexual misconduct allegations Embattled former priest and pro-life activist Frank Pavone is facing accusations of sexual misconduct that took place prior to his laicization in November 2022. Pavone, national director of the nonprofit Priests for Life, was the subject of at least two reports sent to the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, “during or before 2010,” according to a Jan. 24 article in The Pillar, an online outlet that covers the Catholic Church. https://catholicreview.org/former-priest-frank-pavone-head-of-priests-for-life-faces-sexual-misconduct-allegations/ ▫️2 Indy men sentenced in federal child sexual exploitation case INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Ingram, 43, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child, conspiracy to sexually exploit children, and distribution and receipt of child sexual abuse material. Cameron Helm, 36, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to sexually exploit children, and distribution and receipt of child sexual abuse material. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indy-men-sentenced-in-federal-sexual-exploitation-of-child-case-michael-ingram-cameron-helm-indianapolis/531-c1c7b8b3-0952-458a-9174-8e6927dc0f18 ▫️Rhode Island assistant principal's email asks for help paying student's human trafficker An assistant principal at a Rhode Island high school sent out an email blast Thursday night asking for donations to help pay the human trafficker of a student who is thought to be in the country illegally. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/29/rhode-island-assistant-principals-email-asks-help-/ ▫️Former Northeast Kingdom police chief faces charge of sexual assault on underage girl Jeffrey Noyes, 54, of Bloomfield, was issued a citation Monday afternoon on a charge of sexual assault, according to a state police news release. The charge follows a yearlong investigation of the incident that was reported to police in February 2022, according to the release. A detective from outside the area was assigned to investigate, the release stated, with assistance from the Technology and Investigative Unit. https://vtdigger.org/2023/01/30/former-northeast-kingdom-police-chief-faces-charge-of-sexual-assault-on-underage-girl/ ▫️Man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls he met online NASHUA, N.H. - A former New Hampshire man is accused of sexually assaulting several underage girls, and prosecutors say he had help from other women. Prosecutors allege 43-year-old Jesse Reynolds had nearly 40 profiles on a dating site, through which he would message underage girls, bring them to his home in Nashua and sexually assault them. He is facing a variety of charges related to the alleged assaults. » https://www.wcjb.com/2023/01/31/man-accused-sexually-assaulting-teenage-girls-he-met-online/ » https://www.21alivenews.com/2023/01/31/man-accused-sexually-assaulting-teenage-girls-he-met-online/ ▫️Man arrested, charged with 11 counts of human trafficking The Chaves County Sheriff's Office and federal officials are investigating the presence of several stash houses in the area, which are believed to be used to house undocumented migrants. Undersheriff Charles Yslas Monday declined to say where the houses are believed to be citing the ongoing nature of the investigation, but that it comes after 34-year-old Omar Quino-Teodoro, who was also in the country illegally, was found with 11 migrants inside his Chevy Suburban during a traffic stop. Quino-Teodoro was subsequently arrested on nine counts of human trafficking for commercial sex acts, and another two counts of human trafficking, involuntary servitude. https://www.rdrnews.com/news/local/man-arrested-charged-with-11-counts-of-human-trafficking/article_434cf138-a101-11ed-89c6-5b2768fa1383.html ▫️Biglaw Staff Member Arrested In Sting Operation By Vigilante ‘Creep Catching Unit’ Micael Barnum, a legal secretary at Morrison & Foerster’s Los Angeles office, was arrested on January 28 in Alhambra, California, in the wake of a vigilante sting by a group known as the Creep Catching Unit (CC Unit). https://abovethelaw.com/2023/01/biglaw-staff-member-arrested-in-sting-operation-by-vigilante-creep-catching-unit/ ▫️Del Rio Sector Agents Arrest Two Sex Offenders in Less Than Five Hours https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/del-rio-sector-agents-arrest-two-sex-offenders-less-five-hours ▫️CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-officers-apprehend-fugitive-wanted-sexual-assault-child ▫️North Liberty Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography Davenport, IA – Jacob John Preuschl, age 28, of North Liberty, was sentenced on January 25, 2023, to 300 months in prison for production of child pornography and transfer of obscene material to minors. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia/pr/north-liberty-man-sentenced-federal-prison-production-child-pornography

Pastor Bob Joyce Sermons Feed My Sheep (Sermon – 1-29-2023

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1,100 Scientists Proclaim “There Is No Climate Emergency” by James Murphy August 24, 2022 Over 1,100 scientists, including one Nobel laureate — Norwegian-American physicist Ivar Giaever — have signed a declaration stating that “there is no climate emergency.” The declaration was signed in late June and is already causing a fuss within the climate hysteria community. Among other things, the signatories declare that climate science, as it currently stands, has become far too politicized to take seriously and that climate change as currently posited is not an existential threat to humanity. “Climate science should be less political, while climate policies should be more scientific,” the declaration states. “Scientists should openly address uncertainties and exaggerations in their predictions of global warming, while politicians should dispassionately count the real costs as well as the imagined benefits of their policy measures.” The declaration clearly states that whatever climate change we may be seeing on Earth is driven by natural factors at least as much as by man-made factors. “The geological archive reveals that Earth’s climate has varied as long as the planet has existed, with natural cold and warm phases,” the signatories declare. “The Little Ice Age ended as recently as 1850. Therefore, it is no surprise that we now are experiencing a period of warming.” Signatories from nations as diverse as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, The Netherlands, France, and Indonesia have signed the document. Among America’s signatories are Dr. Richard Lindzen, professor emeritus of atmospheres, oceans, and climate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dr. William Happer, professor emeritus in the Department of Physics at Princeton University; and Dr. Willie Soon, an astrophysicist. The scientist signatories had harsh words for the woefully inadequate climate modeling that creates much of the panic surrounding global warming. “Climate models have many shortcomings and are not remotely plausible as policy tools,” the declaration states. “To believe the outcome of a climate model is to believe what the model makers have put in. This is precisely the problem of today’s climate discussion to which climate models are central. Climate science has degenerated into a discussion based on beliefs, not on sound self-critical science. Should not we free ourselves from the naive belief in immature climate models?” The scientists also went to bat for carbon dioxide, which many believe is being unfairly vilified as the “control knob” for climate change. “CO2 is not a pollutant. It is essential to all life on Earth. More CO2 is favorable for nature, greening our planet. Additional CO2 in the air has promoted growth in global plant biomass. It is also profitable for agriculture, increasing the yields of crops worldwide.” The signatories also find that hysterical media claims of increased natural disasters owing to man-made global warming are simply not occurring, and warn against carbon-capture technology. “There is no statistical evidence that global warming is intensifying hurricanes, floods, droughts and suchlike natural disasters, or making them more frequent,” the document declares. “However, there is ample evidence that CO2-mitigation measures are as damaging as they are costly.” As you might expect, climate alarmists are struggling to counter the declaration. Climate-alarm website Inside Climate News trumpeted that “experts” have already debunked the letter. “Despite its measured tone and its list of supporters with impressive-sounding titles like professor or doctor, the declaration isn’t what it appears to be,” according to writer Kristoffer Tigue. Michael Mann, who produced the largely debunked “hockey stick” graph that featured so prominently in Al Gore’s science-fiction film An Inconvenient Truth, called the declaration “irrelevant.” “It’s irrelevant to the actual conversation that is taking place today about the climate crisis,” Mann told Inside Climate News. “Republicans might try to prop up this latest desperate gambit. But the conversation has moved on, and this is really just a distraction and a sideshow.” Zeke Hausfather, who works with the climate-alarmist organization Berkeley Earth, chose to go after the signatories’ scientific bona fides. “Looking at the list of signatories, there are a lot of engineers, medical doctors, and petroleum geologists and almost no actual climate scientists,” Hausfather said. “There are millions of scientists worldwide, so I’m not sure getting 1,000 people to sign a petition is particularly meaningful,” Hausfather explained, “particularly when balanced against the massive scientific agreement around climate change, including the national academies of science in pretty much every major country.” A “scientist” such as Hausfather should know, however, that true science is not a matter of agreement — it’s a matter of what is observable and based on evidence. In the end, the signatories argue, even if climate change is some sort of future threat, any money spent on the issue should be used for adaptation, not for mitigation. “There is no climate emergency. Therefore, there is no cause for panic and alarm. We strongly oppose the harmful and unrealistic net-zero CO2 policy proposed for 2050. Go for adaptation instead of mitigation; adaptation works whatever the causes are,” the declaration states.

John Patrick Yablinsky, age 74 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home. Born on February 27, 1948 in Spangler, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Theresa (Bobby) Yablinsky. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Judith Ann (Davidson) Yablinsky. John was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. He graduated with an Associate Degree in drafting from Gateway Institute. He served as a foreman in highway construction for many years. John, along with his wife, was active in the Treasure Lake Church, a place that was very important to him. He especially enjoyed the men’s prayer breakfast. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, loved his country and loved his dog, Proverbs Promise. John is also survived by two sisters Christine and Kathy and one brother Edward. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10 AM from Treasure Lake Church with Pastor David Ginn officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Treasure Lake Church, 1327 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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Rockdale Falls, near Falls Creek, taken in November 1980 > Tom Bukousky

Cindy Williams, star of 1970’s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” dies at 75 Posted: January 30, 2023 Updated: 5:31 PM KUSI Newsroom SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Cindy Williams passed away at 75 on Jan. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. She was an American actress and producer who’s most famous works included her roles in “Laverne & Shirley”, “Happy Days”, and “American Graffiti”.

Mary Teresa Zappia, age 100, of DuBois, PA died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Christ the King Manor. Born on February 17, 1922 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances “Fannie”(Kinner) Zappia, founders of the Zappia Bakery in DuBois, PA. Mary Teresa was a graduate of DuBois High School and had been a co-owner of the Zappia Bakery. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, a member of Christ the King Auxiliary, the DuBois Hospital Auxiliary and also served as a volunteer at the hospital. She enjoyed listening to music. Mary Teresa was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by one nephew; Dr. Charles Zappia & his wife Mary Jane of San Diego, CA; a niece in law Marlene Zappia of DuBois, PA; one great nephew Joseph Zappia, III, of DuBois, PA three great nieces; Dr. Gina Amrhein & her husband Justin of Oakdale, PA, and Angela Zappia and Gabriela Zappia of San Diego, CA; a great-great niece Adeline, and a great-great nephew Colton. Mary Teresa was preceded in death by one sister Cora Latessa, four brothers; Lewis, Nunzio, Francis and Joseph Zappia Sr., and one nephew Joseph C. Zappia, Jr. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

One Thing, Jesus Christ. Fr. Ben Daghir Will Post Weekly Articles HERE Every Monday! Article 7 - Second Series - January 30th, 2023 by Fr. Ben Daghir Article: I graduated from Elk County Catholic High School in 2011. Eleven years later, I was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood for the Diocese of Erie by Bishop Lawrence T. Persico on May 27, 2022. I have often asked myself, “Why am I on this path as opposed to another?” With that question in mind, I will now share part of my vocation story. I do not have a Saint Paul type of story in which my whole world was instantly turned upside down and my worldview was radically changed. Instead, my vocation story is much more even keel and is filled with thousands of moments which gently directed me to the priesthood. It took me a while to notice the trajectory of my life, but once I did - I never looked back. I grew up playing sports, hunting, fishing, and doing various other activities. I dated in high school and, as a result, had my eyes set on being a husband and a father as I walked out of Elk County Catholic High School and dreamed of the future. I then went to college and found myself interested in academics (such as the field of education, philosophy, theology, languages, and various other disciplines). Most importantly, I found myself talking with Christ in a very honest, real, and personal way. Sometimes, I thought about sainthood, especially the virtues of the saints. I also found myself incredibly happy as a single man which somewhat startled me once I realized the obvious. There is a spiritual principle that is worth sharing at this moment: the obvious is always most important. Most people, when discerning their respective vocations (or considering a serious life decision) look for the complex and even mysterious while trying to connect the dots that are not always visible. Instead, we should always state the obvious even if it startles us. Here was the obvious for me toward the end of my four years at Saint Vincent College: I was happy being a single man, I fell in love with the core disciplines which one finds in seminary, nothing interested me more than the field of education, I knew that I loved people, and I found myself actually thinking about the priesthood. I also was intellectually introduced to Pope St. John Paul II who helped to form my worldview. Again, these were “obvious things” that I had to recognize and accept. My whole life was pointing toward the priesthood which became even more obvious once I entered the seminary. I was able to reflect back and see the gentle and consistent call to be a priest throughout various aspects of my life: family, friendships, hobbies, experiences, passions, failures, setbacks, fears, academics, interests, goals, and much more. Of course, the journey has not been perfect. I am a sinner. My worldview needs to constantly be improved and renewed with the Gospel. I have often missed the obvious and even ignored it in my life (sin always seeks to have us confuse, ignore, and avoid the obvious). Also, the priesthood, although widely accepted in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, is not as enthusiastically received within other circles. As a result, there were several moments while on the journey to the priesthood in which I had to step back and pray, “God, please help me to come to know the Cross and to accept it.” I am also well aware of the mass exodus of individuals leaving the Catholic Church in our Pennsylvania region. While many people are walking away from the Church, I find myself walking into it as a priest. It occurred to me several years ago that I was heading in a direction that was (and still is) against the cultural grain. In many ways, my priesthood is oriented toward the obvious within our part of the world - people are leaving the Church and something must be done about it. The most important thing is that we need to connect with people in a profound, compelling, and authentic manner. I couldn’t think of a more challenging and obvious mission for our time. Again, the obvious is always the most important. Fr. Ben Daghir ======================== 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.

Three Dog Night - Black and White

Good morning. I’m so envious of you folks who are having wonderful skies…we have another grey one this morning. So….when you don’t have a pretty picture, you post the farm that’s just up the hill from my house, here in Wellsboro. It’s a pretty enough photo in color, but I think the black and white rendition really shows off why you chose black and white for a photo. One of our photo club members says you don’t just turn any photo black and white, you turn only those who have the prerequisites, black and white..….so here it is… in all its glory. Hope you enjoy! Have a good day! > Linda Stager > in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

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Nicole Diane Shaffer, Age 40 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her home. Born on December 25, 1982 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of Barry A. Shaffer and Brenda J. (Kear) Mangus. Her parents survive and live in DuBois, PA. Nikki was a daughter, sister, wife and mother. Her mother Brenda was her best friend, her confidant. They spent countless hours together. There was comfort, support, and laughter in those hours that meant the world to Nikki. She told her mother she was so very proud and blessed to have had her as a mother. Her dad Barry, Brenda and her stepmother Amy will always remember their daughter’s brilliant blue eyes that sparkled, her smile that lit up the room, and her contagious laughter that was like a song from her heart, as will her husband, children, and all that have known her. Nikki battled severe chronic pain for many, many years. The last three years continued to get immensely worse. She went to many doctors over the years, hoping that there would be a solution or that she could receive something to help with the abhorrent pain that plagued her body for so many years. Nikki pushed and fought for all those years to do her best to live a normal life for her husband, children, and mom. She gave all of herself to her family, sacrificing her own comfort so others could enjoy the life she could not have herself due to her health complications. “I was blessed to have such a beautiful, caring person as my wife. She will forever be in my heart. I will love her forever and always,” her husband David said. Nikki was so proud of the husband, son and man her first born Gavin had become. She told him that he made her realize as a young mother how strong she was. Nikki was proud of her twin child Sage for being who they truly are, full of love and compassion for others. “Keep fighting for everything you believe in and stand for. You’ll do amazing things in your life, you’ve got it in you. You went from my 4lb 4oz preemie to an amazing adult and human being. I’m sorry I won’t be here physically to watch you grow and change, but I will still be watching over you,” Nikki wrote in one of many letters to her loved ones. Nikki was proud of the amazing young woman her other twin daughter Skyla had become. “Keep being a sweet, kind, caring girl and keep that big heart of yours full of love. I love you, my sweet, beautiful, blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty.” “I love you more than anything in this world. I tried to stay but can’t take this pain anymore. I’m tired. It has beaten me. I am sorry for how this will affect all of you, my intent isn’t to hurt others. I just want to be pain free. Please never forget how much I love all of you. I am sorry, really sorry. This is not the fault of any of you. I will see you all again someday. Love you, forever and always,” she closed off. Nikki was not selfish in her decision, she fought as hard and as long as she could through her pain that not only ravaged her body physically, but also broke her mind and spirit. She researched endlessly for answers. She did everything she could to advocate not only for herself but many others who suffered daily like her. Due to the Opioid Epidemic, there was no door that opened that would let her get the relief she so desperately wanted and deserved. After years of struggling, living with her chronic pain, and losing hope that someone would ever take her pain seriously enough to fight alongside her for a solution, her body and soul were broken beyond repair, resulting in her decision to end her life, to end the suffering. She could no longer fight her chronic pain without the medication needed to help ease it so she could continue being the amazing daughter, wife, and mother she so loved being. So, I ask you, where are the advocates for those who cannot go on another minute due to their excruciating pain and the doctors that will take them seriously? She is survived by her husband of 23 years, David Lingenfelter, Jr.; a son, Gavin Lingenfelter & his wife Haley of Glen Campbell, PA; twin daughters, Skyla & Sage Lingenfelter of DuBois, PA; a brother , Chad Shaffer & his wife Julie of State College, PA; a sister, Kasey Reed & her husband Ray of DuBois, PA; a step mother, Amy S. Shaffer of DuBois, PA; and step brothers, Chad Vroble of Punxsutawney, PA, and Lee Vroble & his wife Vanessa of DuBois, PA. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harry & Audrey Shaffer, and maternal grandparents, Yvonne & Burt Kear. There will be no public visitation and all services are private. Although flowers are appreciated, memorial contributions can be made to the family. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

WHO'S IN THE NEWS: ▫️Police say man gave child water bottle that made her dizzy at Cobb park, sexually assaulted her (VIDEO) Police said the suspect, identified as Douglas Darch, gave the child what she thought was a sealed bottle of water and drank it. Soon after, she started to get dizzy. Darch has been charged with aggravated assault, child molestation, cruelty to children and terroristic threats. » https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/police-arrest-man-they-say-sexually-assaulted-child-cobb-county-park/XE5OWGMXVBGD7D65XS36KLAJTI/ » https://news.yahoo.com/police-man-gave-child-drugged-214715832.html ▫️Four men have been charged with possession of child pornography after ongoing investigations conducted by the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-over-40-counts-of-child-pornography-among-4-arrested-in-etowah-county/ ▫️Former police recruit found guilty of child sexual assault BELVIDERE, Ill. — Brian Sample, 41, of Poplar Grove, a former Byron Police recruit already serving time for the sexual assault of a female trainee, was found guilty this week of charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. According to the Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office, a public school student disclosed the offenses after a presentation on Erin’s Law, a child sex abuse program required in Illinois schools. https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/former-police-recruit-found-guilty-of-child-sexual-assault/ ▫️Ex-police officer charged with sexual abuse of girl LAMAR, Mo. — The Barton County prosecutor has filed child sexual abuse charges against a former Carl Junction police officer convicted 10 years ago of possessing child pornography. Seth P. Wilkins, 39, of Jasper, was charged Jan. 18 with first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse of a 9-year-old girl. https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/ex-police-officer-charged-with-sexual-abuse-of-girl/article_98eecdfa-9dc8-11ed-8585-9f59e2a37e04.html ▫️Alleged child predator, Putnam City Schools worker, arrested after sting operation OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Police Department detained 44-year-old Robert Brian Davis after the group Predator Poachers set up a sting operation. https://ktul.com/news/local/alleged-child-predator-putnam-city-schools-worker-arrested-after-sting-operation-robert-brian-davis-oklahoma-police-department-predator-poachers-district-rumble-alex-rosen-sodexo-potential-pedophile-arrest-sw-43rd-st ▫️Cops hunt Oregon torture suspect jailed in Vegas kidnap case SALEM, Ore. — Police in southern Oregon were searching Thursday for a man accused of torturing a woman he held captive, less than two years after he was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity for weeks before the victim managed to escape. Grants Pass Police Chief Warren Hensman said in a telephone interview that he finds it “extremely troubling” that the felon is wanted in an attempted murder instead of still being behind bars for the Nevada crimes. Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, is now charged in Oregon with attempted murder, kidnapping and assault. https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/police-oregon-fugitive-kidnapped-woman-like-2019-17744979.php ▫️Warrant served for Cumberland County child sex abuse suspect LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Lower Allen Township Police Department says a warrant has been served for a child sex abuse suspect. Lower Allen Township Police says a 10-year-old victim reported the abuse on May 3, 2019, saying there were multiple alleged instances of physical and sexual abuse. Police say following a “lengthy investigation,” an arrest warrant was issued for 41-year-old Roscoe Roy Jr. on December 27. A warrant was served on January 27. Roy Jr. has been charged with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault, and strangulation, according to the Police Department. https://www.abc27.com/local-news/warrant-issued-after-child-reported-sexual-physical-abuse/ ▫️Man charged with kidnapping teen from Hawaii beach appears in court (VIDEO) KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Duncan Mahi, the man charged with kidnapping a Big Island teenager in September, appeared in court on Thursday morning. Court documents, released after Mahi’s arrest, told of the frightening 22 hours that the teen was held captive. https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/alleged-big-island-kidnapper-appears-in-kona-court/ ▫️23-Year-Old Man Gets 16 Life Sentences For Raping And Sodomizing Minors ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Convicted serial rapist Dominic Yocco learned Thursday that he’s going to prison for the remainder of his life. A St. Louis County judge sentenced him to 16 consecutive life sentences. Extra court security was at the sentencing hearing to keep the peace between the victims’ families and Yocco’s family. A jury convicted Yocco in September 2022 on 16 counts of rape and sodomy of girls between 14 and 16 years of age. » https://illicitdeeds.com/2023/01/23-year-old-man-gets-16-life-sentences-for-raping-and-sodomizing-minors/ » https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/23-year-old-serial-rapist-not-eligible-for-parole-until-106/ ▫️2 Dale County residents sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child DOTHAN, Ala. - Two Dale County residents have been sentenced for federal sexual exploitation of a child charges. 52-year-old Jason Hason Bright of Ozark was sentenced on January 25 to 40 years in prison for the sexual exploitation charge as well as a charge of receipt of child pornography. Bright’s co-defendant, 34-year-old Tiffany Diane Hughes of Ozark, was sentenced back on December 4 to 20 years for just the sexual exploitation charge. https://www.wsfa.com/2023/01/26/2-dale-county-residents-sentenced-sexual-exploitation-child/ ▫️Scientology's leader goes missing as lawyers try to serve him with human trafficking suit Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige is allegedly trying to dodge lawyers who are trying to serve him in a trafficking lawsuit, the lawyers say. TMZ reports that Miscavige "eluded process servers a whopping 27 times" at Scientology offices in Los Angeles, California, and Clearwater, Florida. Staffer at both locations reportedly keep refusing to accept the suit, saying they have no idea where Miscavige is. The suit is brought by three former members of Scientology's Sea Org, alleging that they were forced into the church as kids and forced to work into adulthood for low wages. "What's weird about Miscavige's alleged disappearance is that some people believe his wife, Shelly, has also vanished. She was reported missing in 2013 by ex-Scientologist Leah Remini, who is one of the org's chief critics," TMZ's report stated. https://www.rawstory.com/scientology-lawsuit/ ▫️Fayetteville prostitution sting results in nine arrests » https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/9-people-arrested-in-prostitution-ring-at-motel-on-skibo-road-police-say,26097 » https://www.yahoo.com/news/fayetteville-prostitution-sting-results-nine-215722701.html ▫️HSI San Juan Arrests 3 Men on Child Exploitation Charges SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents with the support of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau arrested three men charged with production of child pornography, transportation of minors to engage in sexual criminal acts, coercion and enticement of minors and possession of child pornography, respectively. https://www.justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/hsi-san-juan-arrests-3-men-child-exploitation-charges ▫️Schuyler man arrested for human trafficking four children SCHUYLER - According to the Colfax County Attorney’s Office, 24-year-old Celvin Lopez Cabrera was arrested for sex trafficking of a minor, sexual assault, pandering, child pornography, visually explicit depiction and enticement of a child, and solicitation involving four children aged 14 to 17-years-old. https://www.norfolkneradio.com/news/schuyler-man-arrested-for-human-trafficking/article_e8633578-9e82-11ed-bdf5-e765dd3b84f8.html ▫️Mayville Man Charged With Sex Trafficking Of A Minor BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that William A. Quinones, 48, of Mayville, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sex trafficking of a minor. » https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/mayville-man-charged-sex-trafficking-minor » https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/chautauqua-county-man-accused-of-sex-trafficking-a-minor ▫️Man arrested in connection with teen trafficked from Mavs game On Jan. 26, 2023, Dallas Police said officers with the US Marshal Task Force arrested Emmanuel Cartagena for the sexual assault of a child. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/emmanuel-cartagena-man-arrested-after-teen-girl-trafficked-from-dallas-mavs-game/287-a3258316-859f-4e5e-9221-594a2c73d1cd ▫️4 Smith County men accused of seeking sex with minor arrested in undercover operation Four Smith County men accused of seeking sex online with a minor were arrested following an undercover law enforcement operation, police documents show. Matthew Blake Organ, 44, of Whitehouse, James Amos, 54, of Flint, Delano Roosevelt Phelps, 89, of Tyler, Jose Ernesto Hernandez, 37, of Tyler, were all charged with solicitation of prostitution of a person under 18. » ▫️Juvenile facility employee arrested, charged with child sexual abuse Wesley Allen, 40, was arrested in Logan on Jan. 26 on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, several counts of forcible sexual abuse, object rape, and obstruction of justice. https://www.abc4.com/news/northern-utah/juvenile-facility-employee-arrested-charged-with-child-sexual-abuse/ ▫️NYPD files kidnapping, sex-trafficking charges in connection with Staten Island emergency response Justin Dixon of Carrol Street was charged by police with child sex trafficking and kidnapping, according to the police statement. Police were informed that Dixon allegedly forced a minor to engage in prostitution. https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2023/01/nypd-files-kidnapping-sex-trafficking-charges-in-connection-with-staten-island-emergency-response.html ▫️Cumberland County man raped child, duct-taped her to punching bag: Police Roscoe Roy, 42, who most recently has been living in the Harrisburg area, was charged Friday in Cumberland County with three felonies: with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, strangulation; and two misdemeanors: indecent exposure and indecent assault; for abusing the child in 2018. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/01/cumberland-county-man-raped-child-duct-taped-her-to-punching-bag-police.html . ▫️Former Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputy commits suicide after child sexual abuse arrest Alexander Nicholson, 46, was recently arrested after an investigation of sexual allegations regarding a minor. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/former-onondaga-county-sheriffs-deputy-commits-suicide-after-child-sexual-abuse-arrest ▫️Ex-cop charged with sexual abuse of 9-year-old girl A former Carl Junction, MO police officer who was convicted 10 years ago of possessing child pornography faces new charges of sexual abuse against a nine-year-old girl. On Jan. 18, Prosecutors in Barton County charged 39-year-old Seth P. Wilkins with first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse of a victim less than 12 years old, according to electronic records from the Barton County Circuit Court. https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/01/27/ex-cop-charged-with-sexual-abuse-of-9-year-old-girl/ ▫️Blackfoot man who compared young girls to pizza convicted on child porn charges POCATELLO — After a three-day trial, a federal jury has found a 41-year-old Blackfoot man guilty of distribution and possession of child pornography. In testimony and evidence presented at trial, Hornof used the Kik messenger app to talk with an undercover officer in North Carolina. Hornof shared videos and images of child pornography with the officer. In a previous story EastIdahoNews.com reported, the North Carolina detective’s case file said Hornof mentioned he’d had sexual contact with young girls. Hornof would refer to the girls as pizza and would refer to their age by how aged the cheese was. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/01/blackfoot-man-who-compared-young-girls-to-pizza-convicted-on-child-porn-charges/

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Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Live 1981: Escape Tour - 2022 HD Remaster)

Fun morning with our DuBois JV and Varsity players coaching future DUBOIS Beavers ballers at Little Dribblers!!

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Maurice E. “Mo” Simmons, Age 78 of DuBois, PA died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on March 25, 1944 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Maurice O. and Kathryn (Pinchock) Simmons. On August 6, 1971, he married his wife of 51 years, Marsha (Parry) Simmons. She survives. Mo was a member of the first graduating class of DuBois Central Catholic High School in 1962. He attended Penn State University graduating with degrees in Engineering Technology and Education. He was a life member of the Penn state Alumni Association. Mo retired after a 30-year career with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. He later worked for Hormel Foods, DuFast Transit, and Cegedem. He was active in the community having served on numerous school and civic committees and boards. Mo was a life member of the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department and the Goodwill Hose Company #5 and held numerous offices in those organizations. He was the editor of the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary Commemorative Book. He was also a member of Friendship Hose Company and the Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church where he was instrumental in helping Fr. Ernest Daily establish the first parish council. He also served as a money counter, eucharistic minister, and cemetery board member. In his earlier years, he enjoyed softball, bowling, golf, and shooting. Mo was a member of the Handgunners, Inc. For many years, Mo was a youth baseball coach in the DuBois Little League and DuBois Central Catholic, and, for a time, was an associate scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed following the lives of the young men who had played for him and remained in contact with many of them over the years. Mo was an avid fan of Notre Dame, Penn State, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians. His favorite activity was spending time with his wife and family. In addition to his wife Marsha, he is survived by a son Michael Simmons & his wife Amy of Manheim, PA; a son Matthew Simmons & his companion Lauren Judge of DuBois, PA; a brother, Robert Simmons & his wife Sandy of Jackson, TN; grandsons, Benjamin& Jacob; as well as nieces and a nephew, Steve Simmons. Mo was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Simmons. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box, 567, and/or the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 408, and/or St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 South State St., all of DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be mad to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence