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Good morning fellow Pennsylvanians! Today's shot is from a trip I took to the cloud factory in Limerick, Montgomery County. This facility supplies clouds for most of the Limerick/Pottstown region. Have a great day! > Ted Nelson > (A 360 cam on a 4' selfie stick and the software deletes the stick automatically.)

Commodores - Sail On

One of my many trips to Gettysburg National Battlefield. On this day, at Little Round Top there were about 20 photographers there waiting for sunset. When the sun went behind the clouds all but two of us remained. When this appeared before us I turned to the other guy and said, "Only God could paint something this beautiful." He replied, "Amen." I knew instantly what the title of this shot would be since so many lives were there lost. "He Paints for the Dearly Departed." > Daniel J. DiBernardo

Today's Pileated woodpecker - usually I have trouble catching these with their quick erratic flight, but this one turned out ok. Photo taken at Crooked Creek, Armstrong County, PA > Mark Palmer

My daily visitor in Upper Bucks Pa. She eats out of my hand, I give her corn. > Jeffrey Diedrich

The DuBois Beavers placed 1st in the Co-ed division at yesterdays District IX Competitive Spirit Championship at Keystone High School in Knox Pa. Congratulations to DuBois as they will be heading to States at the end of the month. > > Thank you for having me DJ & MC your CHEER Competition - DJ Steve

Sunrise yesterday morning in Big Valley, Central Pennsylvania!! > Bill Sisson

Marsh Creek State Park - Jan 2024 > Ed Harding

The Continuum proudly announces our January 2024 GEM: Sherri Gourley, DuBois Village Personal Care Med-Tech. Sherri continues to be an exemplary example. She goes the extra mile in every aspect of her job. Thanks so much, Sherri for all you do for our community and for our residents. >> Congrats Sherri!

Not sure how the deer got in the bird feeder. Hope he can figure a way to get out. 😆 > Vicki Holderman Blazer

Jeanne and I were down the river today looking for Otters but they weren't cooperating, so we headed to Cooks Forest and took a nice hike on the Longfellow Trail. It was a beautiful day until we headed toward home on River Road. Then it began to get real misty and we had a fine drizzle or sleet. We spotted this mature Eagle but he was a pretty good distance away and the mist made it hard to get a decent picture. You can see the mist in the picture. > Tom Dorsey

The Haines Shoe House. Hellam, PA. June 2015 The (then) new owners, and close friends of mine, asked me to take some photos of the beloved Shoe for use in advertising. This was one of the shots I got while the Crown Vetch was blooming in the neighboring field. Sadly, the wife passed unexpectedly in 2019, the house sold a little over a year ago, and is now an Air B&B. > Bradley Bull

Penn Highlands DuBois Welcomes First Baby of the New Year >>> Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomed the first baby of 2024 born at Penn Highlands DuBois. Paisley Maze Stormer arrived January 2, 2024 at 7:46 PM. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Paisley was delivered by Kristy Brownlee, CNM, a certified nurse midwife with Penn Highlands Life’s Journey OB/GYN. Her proud parents, Kendra Overly and Jamey Stormer, are anxious to take their New Year’s baby home to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

One of the snowflakes I got this morning, picked it up using a paint brush and another snowflake. > Rich and Cheryl Shaffer

Epiphany: 3 Kings Day surprises for our students @ Sonny Days Preschool.

Evening time from The Rose Garden of Allentown, Pa. > Joe Dragotta

Cuttalossa Farm – New Hope Pa > Michael Brooks

Mrs. Lewis's 4th grade class proudly displayed their gingerbread houses during Christmas Spirit Week at DCC. Our students did a wonderful job this year decorating the school and spreading Christmas cheer!

Who loves our wild elk? I do! Taken in Elk County. > Linda Stager

Christmas is about so very much more that the gifts or tree.....Charlie Brown's tree is fine when surrounded by the people I love and the love that changed the world. > Wildlife Journey Photography - Dave Bowser

Anthony George Pitrone, age 89 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Christ the King Manor surrounded by his family. Born on April 22, 1934, in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Griegori “Sam” and Mary (Adams) Pitrone. Tony was a 1953 graduate of Saints Cosmas & Damian School. He met his future wife, Beatrice, in Punxsy. They were married at Saints Cosmas and Damian Church on January 22, 1955. Bea survives. Tony served his country for nearly three decades as a United States Army Reserves member, rising to Master Sergeant. He most recently “retired” at 85 years old from his role as a consultant for engineering firms across Pennsylvania and beyond. Before going into business for himself, Tony enjoyed his role as PennDOT’s Chief of Surveys for the Indiana District. People recognized his talent all over Pennsylvania; many friends and family recalled being asked, “Do you know Tony Pitrone?” in any corner of the state and everywhere in between. While with PennDOT, he was awarded a Secretary’s Excellence Award during a special ceremony in Harrisburg. Previously, Tony was the Vice President in Charge of Construction for DuBrook, Inc. for nearly 20 years, overseeing highway construction projects throughout the United States. Tony felt called to share his skills in service to the DuBois community and his church, St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Tony was a trusted expert in construction management and was frequently called upon by residents, business people, the DuBois Catholic Schools, and his church to determine the feasibility of building projects all over the area. He felt compelled to live out his faith through countless acts of church service. He served as a Grand Knight of the Punxsutawney Knights of Columbus, as a coordinator and teacher for St. Catherine of Siena’s Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program, and served on numerous church committees, including parish council and the St. Catherine of Siena Cemetery Association. He also served as a Eucharistic Minister for decades. Tony and Bea were also instrumental in developing St. Catherine’s Nazareth in the Woods outreach center. In 2010, Bea and Tony received the Bishop’s Commemoration Award, acknowledging decades of service and support of the Catholic Diocese of Erie. Tony worked alongside Bea to serve thousands of dishes of their beloved spaghetti and meatballs during DuBois Central Catholic’s Palm Sunday dinners. He enjoyed teaching Catechism classes for many years. Tony and Bea were awarded a Central Catholic High School Golden Key in recognition of their decades-long support of Catholic education in the DuBois area. He enjoyed lots of sports, most especially his golf. But, being with family was his most cherished time. Tony is survived by his children Marianne Wymer & husband, Bob of Avon, IN; Kathleen Puleo & husband, Bob of Oil City, PA; Anthony, Jr. & wife, Christine of Marietta, GA; Gregory & wife, Marla of Glen Allen, VA; and Andrew & wife, Jennifer of Erie, PA. As was generally the case, Bea and Tony’s friends became family, especially their bonus son (John Baltrus & wife Júrate) of Pittsburgh, PA. Tony’s grandchildren and great-granddaughter cherished their “Pup.” In turn, he anxiously awaited their visits. He loved serving them Sunday dinners, often rolling the meatballs and taste-testing Bea’s sauce. His grandchildren include Lesly (Bobby) & Christopher Wymer; Gionna, Vincent, & Nicholas Pitrone; Danielle, Rosemary, & Julia Pitrone; Noah, Josh, & Sam Puleo; Lauren (Jacob)Van Scoyoc; and great-granddaughter Amelia-Rose. His brother, Dick, survives as well as his daughter in law Susan Pitrone. Tony was preceded in death by his dear son Bernie, and his sisters, Minnie Ruggiero, Virginia Forcucci, & Theresa Barletta. The Pitrone family wishes to thank the Christ the King Manor staff in DuBois for their dedication to Tony’s health and comfort. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 4 – 7:30 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11 AM from the chapel at Christ the King Manor with Msgr. Richard Siefer, Msgr. Charles Kaza and Fr. Matias Quimno con-celebrating. Burial will take place in St. Catherine Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to DuBois Catholic Schools, PO Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be made to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence We’ve witnessed Tony & Bea’s remarkable love story, which spans eight decades after meeting at a YMCA teen dance in the 50s. Let’s celebrate Tony’s life while acknowledging the bond he and Bea shared. Please keep Bea in your thoughts and prayers as she waits to meet Tony again on the dance floor.

There was a time when my back yard had teapots hanging on shepherds hooks and they made great birdfeeders. They also provided "props" for lots of interesting pictures. This is one of a little black capped chickadee who was a frequent visitor. (Brookville, Jefferson County) > Judy Buzard Schwab

Last week concluded a seven-stop December Tour for the St. Marys Area High School Choir as they spread joy and Christmas cheer around Elk County. > Photo credit: Emma Shaffer and Jillian Kline.

Residents of Penn Highlands Elk Pinecrest Manor enjoyed Christmas songs sung by the St. Marys Catholic Elementary School students.