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For 99 years the Beatty family of Eau Claire has been in the retail furniture business. "J.M." Beatty started, Joseph Martin Beatty Merchandise, and was located in Barkeyville, Pa. and offered a variety of products including furniture. It was the hub commerce for local farmers and businessmen. It was a family run business with the Beatty’s six siblings helping out as soon as they were old enough to work including, Jim, Merle, Jean, Harry, Josephine, and Cecil.

On June 8, 2013 Emlenton High School Alumni Association (EHSAA) held their annual banquet at the Reminisce Banquet Hall just off I-80 Exit 45 and Rt. 38 in Emlenton. The social hour began at 5:00 PM. Alumni and guests in attendance numbered 80. The tables were set-up according to the year the alumni members had graduated. A buffet meal was enjoyed that had been prepared by Rod & Cindy Morrison of A La Carte Catering.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sugarcreek Elementary Playground Project was held last Thursday, June 6, 2013. Due to the weather, the ceremony was held indoors. The ceremony started with Pastor Ray Eichler blessing the playground and the safety of the children, followed by the children cutting the ribbon. The list of donors were read and those how were present came forward to shake hands project chair, Farrah McKinney, of the Sugarcreek PTO. Everyone was then treated to cake and refreshments. The rain did stop long enough to allow the donors to check out at the playground.

On Saturday, June 8th Parker held another successful event to raise money for the Parker Community Days and for the Parker Fireworks by sponsoring a 80’s Block Party. The gorgeous spring day and the amazing sounds of the band Glitz brought dancers to the streets that day in support of the great cause.

Who doesn’t collect something they love? We all have some special affection for an item or items that conjure up something from our past or make us feel good.

 The Brady’s Bend American Legion Bishop-Madden Post 488 held an essay contest named The Jennifer Hogan-Hicks Essay Contest. Sixth grade students were asked to write an essay on three life changes they would have to make if they found out today that they had Juvenile diabetes, also known as type 1 diabetes. Jennifer Hogan-Hicks was a resident of East Brady and was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at 7 years old where it eventually took her life at the young age of 34.

Lanae Mortimer is the 2013 North Washington Rodeo Queen. She lives in Portersville, PA with her mother and father, Bob and Leslie Mortimer and her two older siblings.
She belongs to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Prospect, PA. She is 17 years old and enjoys barrel racing at local horse shows and rodeos in the summer, and competing in western pleasure on the IEA team of Butler during the winter months. She is actively involved in Butler County 4H. She is a member of Renfrew Riders Equine Club and a representative for Youth Council.

The Allegheny-Clarion Valley Class of 2013, held their graduation in the gymnasium at the high school in Foxburg on Friday, May 31, 2013. Seventy students participated in graduation activities with parents, family, and friends in attendance. Jessica Leigh Bailey was the 2013 Valedictorian, with Clarissa Jean Miller as the Salutatorian. Mr. Joshua P. Blair as the keynote speaker.

The Old Bank Deli & Coffee Shop, located at 323 Kelly’s Way in East Brady, holds a very special distinction. It not only joins a growing list of businesses to open a Village Post Office (VPO) in the Western PA District, it further holds the honor of becoming the 300th VPO in the nation. The Village Post Office is part of the Postal Service’s initiative to provide communities with expanded access to postal products.