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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.

Cute snowmen, elves, and Santa’s in Miss Darla’s class @ Sonny Days Preschool.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from The POMPEII'S

Hold onto your hat, folks! Guess who crashed into the Health Occupations classroom's Whoville Medical Center? You got it - the legendary Grinch and his trusty sidekick, Max! But hold onto your stockings, because it gets better! Mr. Grinch gave the Health Occupation students the green light to share his story far and wide! What brought him to the doctor's office, you ask? Well, apparently, he was feeling a bit off in the chest area. After a thorough examination, the doc had some incredible news: Mr. Grinch's heart ballooned THREE sizes in just one day! Who knew the little green guy even had a heart to begin with? The verdict? A hefty dose of holiday cheer and kindness! The students huddled around lab results, medical reports, and imaging like Christmas elves, determined to diagnose and treat Mr. Grinch's condition. >>> Merry Christmas from the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center

Leading up to the holidays, some of our residents at Dubois Nursing Home played a part in helping us "deck the halls" and using their artistic abilities to make our "cardinal" tree and make ornaments to hang around the halls... included is just some of the trees we have up for the residents to enjoy passing each day! > Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!

POTD (12-22-23) : Sunrise over downtown Clarion 🧡📸> Will Porter

Jingle all the way— at Loyalsock State Forest in Pa. > Overload Images

Gingerbread houses, cookies, and trees…Christmas cooking day! > Sonny Days Preschool

Staff from The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in DuBois shopped for 25 Salvation Army Angel Tree children, helping to make their Christmas a little happier. > Penn Highlands Healthcare

We warmed up on National Hot Cocoa Day at Dubois Nursing Home by bringing our residents down to our mobile hot cocoa bar! ☕️🍫🍩 We got to enjoy the homemade beverage with toppings of peanut butter cups, peppermint bark, and you can't forget the marshmallows, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup! All while sharing laughs and smiles with one another while enjoying some classic Christmas music! 💚❤️

Found the tree with the face in > Erie, PA > Barbara Arpin

I won't bore everyone with my Canadian Rockies and British Columbia pictures. On this trip a lot of the beauty was masked from the smoke from the Glacier National Park fires and other fires out west. > Moraine Lake > Tom Dorsey

This evening's visitor. This is Mom. Last evening it was Dad. Upper Bucks. > Judy Szela