April 30 - Happy birthday, Earl McCracken!

Committee advances plans for summer picnic

Clockwise from left:  Suzy Sherkel Nagle, Joyce Moody Fletcher, Judi Rolley White, Bonnie Henchbarger Powell, Dennis Mollura, Herb Maney, Linda Smith Dale.

The CAHS Class of '59 planning committee met at the Clearfield Hospital conference room on Saturday, April 21, with the following class members and spouses attending:

-        Judi Rolley White

-        Joyce Moody Fletcher

-        Bonnie Henchbarger Powell and husband, Ed

-        Suzy Sherkel Nagle and husband, Karl

-        Herb Maney

-        Linda Smith Dale

-        Dennis Mollura

Dennis chaired the meeting in the absence of our esteemed chairman, Tom O’Day, who has been sidelined with a back issue.

Judi and Joyce reminded the group that this year’s summer event will be an old-fashion family picnic to be held Saturday, August 4, at Pavilion #2, at Parker Dam State Park. The pavilion is ours from 8 a.m. till sunset (for those with the desire and ability to stay late).

The picnic is a bring-your-own event, so plan on providing your own food, drinks, dessert, table and lawn chairs, cooler and ice, charcoal or propane grill, or anything else to enhance your comfort and enjoyment. The area around the pavilion is paved and restrooms are available.

This is the same date as the annual Golden Bison and Alumni Dinner and the last day of the Clearfield County Fair.  Those who wish to attend either or both of those events will have plenty of time to picnic with classmates and then head on to the Golden Bison event, which begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., or take in the final hours of the fair.

Joyce presented a draft of a planned  mailing to class members formally announcing the picnic and providing directions to the park.  Class members of sound mind and fond memories certainly “don’t need no stinkin’ directions.”  For those who do, the Parker Dam State Park is situated 17 miles north of Clearfield off PA Route 153. 

Other actions and discussions at Saturday’s meeting.

-        Members authorized the secretary-treasurer, Joyce Moody Fletcher, to purchase 250 U.S. postage stamps at 45 cents each (total of $112.50) to mail the picnic announcement to class members.

-        Bonnie Henchbarger Powell described the hazardous traffic situation which has developed at the entrance to the new CVS Drug Store on Bridge Street.  A new entrance has been created where Brewery Hill joins Bridge, which has resulted in a number of pile-ups, some serious.  If you are traveling on Bridge intending to make a left turn onto Brewery Hill, you must make a counter-intuitive move to the right lane before turning left.  Go figure.  Above all, be alert and be safe!  One three-vehicle accident resulted in a truck nearly crashing into the NAPA store. 

-        Dennis Mollura was elected group chairman for a one-year term beginning in October.

-        The next meeting of the group-(following the summer picnic) will be Saturday, October 13, at 1 p.m. the Clearfield Hospital conference room.  A special thanks to Herb Maney for turning us on to the hospital facility.  Penn State fans please note:  This is an open date for the Nittany Lions.

Bonnie and Ed Powell arrive at the meeting.

Herb keeps a watchful eye on the purse.  Dennis pretends not to notice.

"I can't make heads or tails of O'Day's agenda," says Judi Rolley White. Suzy Nagle and Joyce Moody Fletcher seem to agree.

 

"I give up!"

"I think I get it!"

Karl and Sue help flesh out O'Day's agenda.

"It's good to be the chairman.  I wonder if they missed me."

- Photos by Karl Nagle and Dennis Mollura

Proud moment for Doug and Herb Maney

My dad, Herb Maney, standing by my G-model in the Mack Trucks Historical Museum at Allentown, PA - A photo-op I never thought would be possible!  WOW!

We spent 3 1/2 years rebuilding the 1961 Mack G model and are very proud of it and its status in Mack. Very few were made and fewer survive. Mack wants our truck in the museum as a reminder of the model.

-  By Doug Maney

April 22 - Happy birthday, Joel Hoffman

Tanya Scoggins has died

We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Tanya Scoggins, daughter of our dear friend and classmate Willa Leggs Scoggins.

Rest in peace, Tanya.

Her obituary follows:
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Tanya F. Scoggins , 46, of West Decatur died on April 18, 2012.

She was born on July 10, 1965 in Clearfield, a daughter of Willa Mae (Leggs) Scoggins of Clearfield and the late Percy D. Scoggins, Jr.

Tanya was employed as a waitress at various eateries around the area, including the Clearfield Truck Stop. Her real profession, however, was as a homemaker where she will be remembered as being a ‘slammin’ cook and a special friend to everyone.

She was very active with Relay for Life, even placing first one year. Tanya loved watching football, particularly the Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State.

She grew up attending the St. John’s Baptist Church, Clearfield, and most recently was a member of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Philipsburg.

In addition to her mother, Tanya is survived by her lifelong companion of over 30 years Bart Condon of West Decatur; five children: Morgan Scoggins of Clearfield, Michael Scoggins of Clearfield, Matthew Scoggins of Clearfield, Macy Scoggins of West Decatur and Amanda Condon of Clearfield; five grandchildren:  Lauryn, Mailyn, Isaiah, Elijah and Leyla; a brother, Percy Scoggins III and wife Lisa of West Decatur; a sister, Melissa D. Toman and husband Peter of Clearfield; and three nieces and a nephew Tamiko, Brooke, Ashley and Bjorn.

Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor W. Dean Krause officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received at the funeral home today (Monday) from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home 113 N. Third Street, Clearfield.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.