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A few years ago he was a Little Leaguer

4/30/2021

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"After the moment of silence let us reflect on who Nathan was," Koben Parry said over the loud speaker at Miller-Sibley Friday night. Nathan Luzier died tragically Tuesday morning in a car accident. He was a Rocky Grove sophomore and played on the baseball team.
Friday night, he was remembered for his time playing third base on the major league field up on the hill above Franklin as a member of Ken Hamilton's Gardinier team. "Six years," Hamilton said choking back tears when asked how many years he coached Nathan.
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Nathan's parents Andrea Consla and Christopher Luzier were invited to attend the first game of the 2021 Little League season where they were presented with the number 12 Gardinier jersey that he wore.
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Cars lined the perimeter of the field for the kick-off . They were there to support the life affirming act of little people playing Little League ball while paying tribute to one of their own. 

There were tears. Lots of tears.

This community lost something it doesn't quite know how to deal with yet other than going on and hugging each other in their time of need.

​Here are a few photos from tonight's touching tribute and the first game of this 2021 season.
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There have been many tributes and acknowledgment's of Nathan's life and the loss this is not only to the family, but the entire community. Pastor Randy Powell sat down in grief and composed this heartfelt video post just hours after learning of Nathan's death. It is from a Christian preacher's perspective, but it rings true beyond religious belief. Well worth the listen. Click on the link below to hear his heartfelt words.
https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchOfFranklinPa/videos/2999236416962508/
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A funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Rocky Grove baseball field at Valley Grove Elementary school.

Koben Parry's thoughts Friday night shared over a solemn loud speaker resinated with all who were head down in deep thought and prayer. "On and off the field, Nathan was smart, hard working and above all else, a kind young man. For the duration that we were teammates, he helped me turn myself into, not only a great baseball player, but also to be a better person off the field. And I feel he had that affect on so many other people."
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A moment of silence for Nathan

4/28/2021

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Wednesday afternoon, the Franklin Knights baseball team took a moment in silence to honor the life of a fellow high school baseball player who died Tuesday morning. Nathan Luzier, a Rocky Grove sophomore passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident before school. 
His tragic death has left the community in shock and mourning.

Across town team Franklin, before taking on a top team from Erie, wanted to pay tribute to their fellow community athlete and young student. Sad day in Venango County.
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As a long-time community journalist this isn't the first tragic loss of a young life I've had to cover. I do not really know the young man who lost his life, yet I kinda do. When I was in high school we lost a lifelong friend, a senior good guy and incredible long-distance runner. I would watch his backside disappear over hills way up ahead of me for years. He got a motorcycle in his senior year and for reasons I don't know, he lost control of it one afternoon and died only a short distance from his home.

I have thouht about him many times over the last 38 years. I thought a great deal about him yesterday and today. And I thought a great deal about Nathan and his family. And the other two young people in the accident. Incredibly sad days for our community. It is hard enough losing a life long old friend, but losing a person before they have grown up is truly a tragedy, but thinking about my old friend who died in high school, I know his lif had meaning that will stay with us for a very long time.

The Franklin Knights went on to avenge and earlier season loss to Mercyhurst Prep with a 5-4 victory at home. Franklin's Luke Guth was pretty solid from the mount. "Luke's pretty strong today," said his catcher Cole Harmon after the first inning.
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Historical flavors of Franklin

4/26/2021

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Valerie Perry, a world explorer who grew up in the little ol' Tippery part of Cranberry Township, was forced home from her dream job a year ago thanks to a pandemic that shut down the industry that signed her paychecks.

So the 2003 Cranberry High School valedictorian decided to use experiences gleaned from traveling to places around the globe and combine that with her insatiable appetite for knowing the history and culture of a place to start a business in Franklin. Though she claims she really isn't a foodie, she wanted to showcase what Franklin had to offer for restaurants and shops while taking people around to several historic spots in town. She wanted to share her interests in learning about places with others.

"A Bite of History Tours" was formed with the help of an Oil Region Alliance "Get On The Trail" grant that is awarded to a small businesses that can illustrate a direct benefit the area's culture and tourism interests. 
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Perry knows how to entertain and direct people towards enjoying experiences. She worked at National Geographic for a few years on projects.
She then ended up taking a job on a cruise ship and recently was a cruise director  for the Holland America cruise lines.

She travels and hass experienced a lot of different places

Though she didn't really know who Julie McCoy was when she became a cruise director, she said she eventually had to look up the famed television character from the popular 70s and 80s show "The Love Boat." 

"I get called Julie all the time," said Perry with a laugh. She's learned to enmbrace the comparison. "Yup, that's what I do."

Though she doesn't know when she will be called back to the ship, she is hoping her tours will become a part of the area for sometime to come whether she offers them when she comes home between sails or has a replacement ready to guide the tours.

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"Franklin has always been a beautiful downtown," she said. "The geography is good for a walking experience and everything is concentrated in a small area." She came up with the idea while visiting a friend in Frederick, Maryland, who had two tickets for a food tour. She had never heard of a food tour before, but about a half-hour in she was already thinking "Franklin needs a food tour."

So she began to research and research. how to get one started and, more importantly, about the area. She has written travel guides so she knew what sort of things to look for. She wants to keep learning and extend the breadth of her tours, but has already learned a lot of little known nuggets of interest. She said the tours are good for locals as well as visitors from other places.

"I've yet to have a guest say they knew it all at the end," she said. Her three-hour tours include stopping at eight different shops for food samples and conversation. They are little breaks from the several historic site stops. She talks about Monarch Park that was one quite an amusement destination back in the day, but is now the Izaak Walton Society Park off Deep Hallow Road. Not a trace of the park really remains there. She utilizes an old alley mural that depicts a streetcar with Monarch written on its side. The trolley would run folks out to the park from Franklin and Oil City.

​She discusses assassins, presidential visits, a hidden little cemetery where the original settler sent west by George Washington lies, and even the famed pop-up city of Pithole. "I love hosting events," she said.

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Currently she is booking tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $47. To learn more and to book a tour visit her website here.

She also said to like the page on Facebook for even more updates and other events happening around the area. 
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I was a teacher once!

4/25/2021

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Today I visited the Allegheny College art galleries to view their juried student art show. When I taught at Allegheny I really encouraged my students to enter this show each year because it is important for artists to at least experience the act of being professional, even though it has nothing to being an artist overall. As painful as it can be, showing teaches you something.

I had students in my photo 1 class do very well in these shows. Several got awards. The assignments I gave were good, but it took the student to take those assignments places. And they often did.

It was fun today to see the work being done. As with the way of the world now, it was heavier on the digital end of producing, but I was impressed with a few drawings I saw. It was a good show and it was a shame it was only up for a few days and the public couldn't go see it. 

Next up is the Junior seminar show followed by the senior comp show. Gallery director Paula Burliegh  said to keep an eye on social media for updates and to see some of the work. The best thing they have done is keep on with shows and promoting the students as best they can.

​To view more check out their instagram or Facebook.
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Trying to keep my eye on the ball

4/24/2021

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A showcase of talent at Rocky Grove High School

4/23/2021

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During this pandemic, going to see live entertainment has not been in high abundance. Rocky Grove High School found a way to get their talented kids on stage by providing two night's of sketch comedy, plenty of singing and stand-up. Socially distancing, they kept the auditorium to 25% capacity and put on two quality shows.

The premise was a break-in to put on a late night style show and they got caught, but not until the audience got a chance to laugh a lot and hear some very fine vocalists perform.
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Chamber director draws strength from her past to help guide her future

4/22/2021

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"When I was deep in poverty, you taught me how to give." 
-Bob Dylan
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"Yeah, I have a degree, it's called life,"  Jodi Baker Lewis, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, said with a bit of an acknowledging chuckle. She does not say this lightly however, in fact it is actually what drives her the most.

The mother of three adult children didn't always have it easy. She remembers lean times for sure. "I've always had at least two jobs," she said. Scanning her resume' it is hard pressed to find a job  she hasn't done. In looking over everything she has done it is hard pressed to find something she hasn't tried. And in chatting with her it is hard pressed to find any thing she isn’t willing to give a try. 

Jodi Baker Lewis is always ready to go. Always ready to help. Always ready for adventure.

That might be her motto.

To say she loves Franklin would be an understatement. She’ll make scones just to help a local business out. She'll dream up something a little more special to do during Applefest that showcases the town. She believes Franklin has what living a good life needs, but if, for some reason it doesn't, she is looking for ways to remedy that situation.

Always.

This isn't something new to her, nor is it something she does simply because she is the chamber director. This has been a lifelong dedication.
She ran for city council to serve this town, hell she was even once its mayor. She believes that through good team work small towns like Franklin can do more than survive, they can thrive.

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“I never did anything by myself,” she humbly explains. “There is no I in team." She credits an old boss who pushed her to run for city council. She credits her support system of friends and family who helped her have what she needed to be mayor and to then work at the county level at Two-Mile Run County Park. Folks even convinced her to run Debence for a little while. 

See, just try to find a job she hasn't done.

When she thinks about this past year with a global pandemic wreaking havoc everywhere, she remembers times being tight raising her kids. “I knew how to make the most out of a bag of groceries,” she said. But also said she could never do it alone. Her kids helped, her friends helped, her parents help as she just kept plugging away. She tells a story of someone giving her groceries once that just made her cry and be so thankful.

This history and understanding could be what helped her during the difficult 2020 year where COVID-19 changed so many things.
Drawing from the strength she obtained receiving that simple bag of groceries years ago, she took on the shutdowns and pandemic head on with an extended hand to help. She kept the chamber open and has let it become a center where help radiates from. She has helped area businesses deliver last minute holiday shopping gifts and food when businesses had to remain closed and people socially distanced. She help hand out hand sanitizer and organize simple things like mini-parades to keep a sense of community alive.and out hand sanitizer.

The chamber office was often filled with items for donation or when someone needed a little temporary storage. Whatever was needed.

Baker Lewis doesn’t lament. Her past experiences inform and fuel her present. She does plan, any chamber worth their salt has to plan, but she lives the present as well as anyone can. Leading by example she uses her social media to spread thoughts of the day and often photographs of her adventures.
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And adventure is a big part of her life. Some days, at work, her adventure might be a simple walk across the street for a cold-brew coffee. She inevitably runs across someone she knows and she knows everyone.
So a five minute errand usually turns into a half hour or more. But she comes back with connections she can make and stories to help her do her job.

Recently she had a meeting with the out-of-town owner of the historic The Franklin building. The owner bought the building because it interested him and it was historic, but didn't know what he wanted to do with it yet. After the meeting as she walked back to her office a light bulb went off. She had given temporary office space to a local teacher who was taking his Pennsylvania Rural Robotics Initiative the next level. He was looking for a home for his institute.

Within a couple hours the new owner of the building was onboard and excited about this project and the teacher was beyond excited. And this still looks like it is going work out a couple month later.

Baker Lewis and the chamber board is currently planning Applefest, one of northwest Pennsylvania's biggest festivals. It draws tens of thousands of people to the downtown. It could not be safely done last year and regrettably had to be cancelled. So what should’ve been the 39th annual this year is only the 38th. “They won’t let me say its the 39th” Baker Lewis joked about the committee not letting COVID make them miss out on anything.

What started simply as a pie baking contest, has grown into a three day festival that really a week long event if you take into account the set-up and  and a year-long event in the planning. Yearly over three-hundred crafters, artisans and service organizations show their wares among the multiple stages for entertainment and seemingly endless food vendors. This is all coordinated through the chamber and its committee.
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There is no "I" in team," she repeats.

“People of this community have always had the ability to sit down at a table to discuss things and end up walking out of the room with whatever is best for the community,” she said. She says her role is to be a voice to showcase the community and what it has to offer though the chamber.

"I admit, I’m a bit partial when it comes to Franklin.”
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The obligatory snow on spring flower photos

4/21/2021

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I can, indeed, be a sucker for the cliche'. I do like beautiful things and I do like the resilience of nature. Around here, this is a pretty typical time to have a snow storm. So each year, we all go out into our gardens and make a few frames of the flowers, that seemed happy a day earlier, looking a bit sad. We, of course, place those feeling on the plants who are just surviving how they know best and if this cold and snow persists, they will simply just move on to the next phase of their life. In some cases, like the peach blossoms below, it might mean no fruit this year - but that is life. The bulbs will be fine, they will just keep on splitting and multiplying under foot and show up again next year.

It is still a happy spring.
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If you like photos of nature, or dog playing, goats eating things they shouldn't and just fun informative writing please visit our The Nature of Things blog where our good friend Anna Stover Applegate takes us with her on her journeys each week.
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"STEM"ming the tide

4/13/2021

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Back in the beginning of February we learned that the historic "The Franklin" building would be the new home of state of the art robotics education. This was interesting news for the city of Franklin and the education partnerships in the surrounding areas. 

The 19th century building will become a place of innovation in the 21st century.

​Today  the Pennsylvania department of education allocated 10.8 million dollars to help expand Science, Technology,  Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives across the state.

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Part of Governor Wolf's PA Smart initiative, money will be distributed  to several areas to help expand access to computer science and STEM education. 
​Franklin will see $350 shy of a half a million dollars to put toward developing programs for education in schools throughout Northwest Pennsylvania.

PA Rural Robotics Initiative director Tim Heffernan hopes to draw the best and the brightest to the new opportunity zone style classroom in Franklin, but also put money into the classrooms. "We have 25 school districts currently," Heffernan said.

This grant money will be used to help teach teachers, provide opportunities to students  and facilitate learning through competitions and collaborations.

​Though, as Heffernan has said, it might seem odd that this level of technology will be developed in Northwest Pa., technology and robotics is huge in agriculture and the environment that directly affect this region.
Plus smart kids grow up everywhere, he said citing several of his past students. This initiative gives this area opportunities to play on the global stage.

Heffernan said that developing summer programming, after school opportunities and training for educators are the top of the priority list.

“The PAsmart initiative has established Pennsylvania as a nationwide leader in computer science and STEM learning,” said Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega. 

“While the pandemic placed a temporary halt in the distribution of PAsmart resources, we are pleased to announce that we are now able to provide these grant funds to schools that are doing great work to advance STEM programs in the commonwealth. The Wolf administration has continued to ensure our students are college ready as evidenced through the success of the PAsmart Advancing Grants.”
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​This announcement today was huge for the region and for STEM eduction in this corner of Pennsylvania,

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See more about the program's future from a story we did in February here: /8and322.weebly.com/eight--322/a-historic-future
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Lots of folks been posting

4/12/2021

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Facebook has been all-a-flutter tonight with rainbow photos. Apparently the conditions were ripe for a little magic this evening. Celestially speaking at least. Rainbow photos are as cliche' as they come, but I'll be damned if I don't still get excited to try making a photo. A few years ago I made a rainbow photo with a cross that may very well be the most viral photo I ever made. 

This rainbow tonight was waning a tad, but in my backyard I made a little document of it with a spring flower. Other photos I've seen from tonight show this sucker spread right across the sky.

Anyone who wants to share their photos in comments below please do. Whether it's simple science or something we can't explain, rainbows are almost magical to witness and make us stop for a minute and realize what.a cool place we have to live.
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Music in the air

4/12/2021

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Last week a bunch of laborers from Titusville Concrete put on a concert of shovels, cement mixers and trowels smoothing concrete outside the Oil City Library. They were helping with the construction of a music garden, a multi-year in the planning project that came together through a grant from the PNC Foundation.

The giant musical instrument will now be a permanent fixture along the W. Front Street ramp entrance to be used by library patrons and for library programs in the future. Library director Dan Flaherty said the project came about through shared interests "We had heard of the idea[for a music garden] from some catalogues, conferences and other experiences before," he said. in 2019 Flaherty had head about the PNC's interest in funding community projects. With the help of Bridge Builders the library and PNC began a dialogue that has culminated in a new addition to the library offerings.

"PNC believes it’s never too early to invest in a child’s future,” said Jim Stevenson, regional president for PNC in Northwest Pa. “Since its inception in 2004, a core mission of our signature philanthropic initiative PNC Grow Up Great® has been to foster early learning by providing tools and resources that help develop curious young minds. The music garden at the Oil City Library will do just that, bringing a unique and effective educational opportunity to children in this region.”

​The grant was actually awarded last year, but due to problems with COVID-19, early cold spells in the fall and some positioning issues with prexisitng gas lines etc...the project was stalled.But Flaherty said that perhaps is for the best, "now it can be immediately enjoyed instead of waiting for the snow to thaw."

Flaherty added "the instruments are all playable and the one xylophone even comes with a song book with 8 pre-selected songs to guide users. We plan to incorporate some of our programming, especially for younger users, to drive up interest and use in the space."

They also hope anyone to come use the space safely and create beautiful sounds in the city.

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As Frosty would say....Happy Birthday!

4/11/2021

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On April 11, 1871 a group of folks got together at the spot where little Oil Creek and the mighty Allegheny River came together and decided it was high time to make this chunk of oil soaked land a real city.
A hundred years later, that city celebrated their century mark showcasing their pride of being a game changing world-wide influence as the center of the industrialized world. That same year a young man grew a mustache.
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Sunday, on the city's 150th birthday, we learned much about Oil City during a two hour celebration in Justus Park. 

Mayor Bill Moon spent his time at the mic boasting about the city's rich history and sprinkling some of the quirky little known facts about the area. Apparently thousands of pounds of duck were raised and packaged here for folks all over the country, the emperor of Brazil swung by for a visit once and the famed Liberty Bell stopped here on tour, twice,
Who knew?

But perhaps the least known fact of the day wasn't shared by Moon, but rather by state representative R. Lee James who reminisced about Oil City's 100th year celebration that he attended as a youngster. It turned out, that year he decided something that would become a trademark look for him. 
He told the crowd of several hundred that in 1971  he grew his mustache. And he has had it ever since. "It wasn't always gray," he said with a laugh.
He has contemplated shaving it off recently, but his wife, Maureen, isn't quite sure about this move. "I've never seen him without it," she said.
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Saturday's event was full of great little stories like this. State senator Scott Hutchinson also recalled being a young boy scout who participated in the 100th year celebration.

​He told a tale of big flashlights and learning a lesson that bigger isn't always better. Apparently the giant flash lights he and his brother carried during the rehearsal were too much for some folks who asked that  the "Hutchinson boys" be given smaller flash lights.
Scott said they obliged.
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The event went on and young Scott grew up to serve his community and be invited back as a dignitary at the sesquicentennial.

This was something that flashed through our mind on Saturday. Of the young people here, who will be back in 50 years for the bicentennial, who among them will be a dignitary. One could be president by then. and here they are at this event and perhaps signing their name to a keepsake banner.
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One of the overriding themes of the day was celebrating the quirky. From legends of coal oil Johnny and the pride of being the greatest producer of industrial lubricants at one point. The timber that floated down the rivers and how at one point the richest of the rich came to this little valley town split in two by a river.

​Even the items uncovered from a time capsule had a certain quirk to them. In 1971 they didn't quite understand the power of nature and time. Water had gotten into the vault and severely damaged the contents. But what remains were on display in their altered state.

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When long time Derrick reporter Judy Etzel took to the mic to give a look at the early days of the city she brought us up to speed of why this area is called" the valley that changed the world." Etzel, a fine reporter, a greater historian, has devoted her life to this place and telling its stories. Read her full remarks here if you want to truly know this little city. 
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She spoke of President Ulysses S. Grant visiting shortly after the city incorporated and told of the incredible rise of the city due to its oil and gas deposits. And how what we see now as little Oil City was once known all around the world.
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The Venango County commissioners also jumped to the microphone to praise 150. Sam Breene, who didn't seem optimistic that he will have 50 more years in him to make it to the Bicentennial, said he'll still be here anyway. He said he is an Oil City lifer and plans to be resting here for eternity. Though he's certainly young enough to be here in person in 2071. Maybe he'll give another speech as an elder statesman then?

Breen also added to the quirky fun facts speaking how the city played an important environmental role for ocean dwelling giants. Petroleum found in the oil region played an important role in minimizing the necessity of hunting the oil rich fats in whales to fuel combustibles. "You're welcome world, you're welcome whales," Breene told the crowd.

Mike Dulaley was more optimistic about his longevity telling the crowd he hoped to be here for the city's bicentennial.  Though a conversation with him after the event revealed his love of warm weather, which isn't common in this area (at least six months of the year.)  Maybe global warming will keep him here? 

​Irony!
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As with all great small town celebrations, the high school band played and the chorus sang.Celebrating the past while showcasing its future. Another little quirk was also on display, Venango Catholic High School has a very unique offering. Led by teacher Mary Beth Hutchinson, the Bell Choir performed several times during the ceremony. In the distance the church bells were also ringing to start the celebration.
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As the event went on Rebekeh Deal very enthusiastically spoke about the importance of the now. She said Oil City needs to focus on what is nexty. No town survives on its past. It can only grow, or whither. The final speaker, Kat Thompson backed up Deal with showcasing the young professionals who are becoming the new generation of movers and shakers as Oil City begins to redefine itself from its long oil soaked history.

At the event a banner was displayed for people to sign. This banner will be placed in a time capsule this fall with hopes it will be opened on the city's bicentennial.
"We will put items in a vacuums seal," Mayor Moon told the crowd, He was adamant that the efforts of this time and place will be preserved and won't suffer a similar fate to the items left in 1971.
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Many other events are scheduled for this year. We are beginning to get a sense of "normal" back. Betsy Kellner, of the Venango Museum said she is hopeful that a full schedule of events can take place. She said as many events as possible will be moved outside, but others can still be safely held indoors with proper precautions.

Saturday's' celebrations culminated with a reception at the Venango Museum with live piano music and the many oil region celebratory exhibits.
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The banner will be available to sign at several other events this summer and folks are encouraged to think about items that could be placed in the capsule. One event scheduled is "munchies with the mayor" on May 10, at a site to be determined. 
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Perhaps in 50 years someone will recognize a father or grandfather's name, or a historical figure? Perhaps one of the young people who sign the banner will become famous or do something the world takes note of? Perhaps these names will  give a glimpse into knowing us now. Whatever the case, people in fifty years might know a little more about themselves because, today we cared to say something about ourselves.
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And as the speakers emphasized, who we are is hugely important. That the past shaped the present, but isn't going to take us into the future. They emphasized the need to realize this. Thoughts now shape things to come.
​Embrace those.
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After the event in the park many ventured to the Venango Museum for several displays and a piano concert. An cupcakes. Many spoke of the cupcakes.
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Sunday's celebration was what small town community is all about. It was neighbors meeting neighbors and saying "thanks for still being here." A town doesn't celebrate itself. The people do.

Happy birthday to the little city that truly changed the world.
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Resistance is futile

4/4/2021

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On Friday I was fortunate enough to get my second dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. I took a photo of the injection and posted it on social media as all important life moments must. I admit I got a little snarky as I had fun playing with conspiracy theories.

I wrote "Tr
acking devices in. Now they can know where I am at all times. Hopefully being a pawn in their game will help the world be a safer place. Bwahahaha."

All tongue-in cheek of course.

Well, let's say, a day later, I think the government, if the theorists are correct, didn't much care for this humor.

Because they then activated the devices they injected into me to attack.

And attack they did.

Possible side effects include flu-like symptoms that include fever, body aches and tiredness.

The government turned up the dials on all of these all because I decided to be a wise-ass.

It reminded me of the Star Trek characters The Borg. They assimilate cultures into their collective by injecting nano probes into their bloodstream and fixing them with cyber implants.

It made me realize that this was perhaps the Trekkies way of addressing pandemics. This helped me somehow feel less ill, but not entirely.

Let m go back a bit. Three weeks ago I received my first shot and everything went fine. A sore spot on my arm for a few days. Maybe a bit tuckered more than usual. 
So I entered Friday morning rather hopeful.

Uggh! The worst part about immunity is not feeling like you're going to make it.

But I did. I made it! I lived and now, maybe I can go places and wear a mask when I feel like I should, not because it's kinda sorta mandated!

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I think it is important that we seek wisdom over self-righteousness. That's all!

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