Garden Club of Clarion County

The Garden Club of Clarion County held its last meeting of the year at Zack’s in New Bethlehem on October 14, 2025. The meeting was hosted by Pam Kahle and Jacque Nuss from the Shippenville group; thirty-two members were in attendance.

The business meeting commenced after lunch with President Lee Ann Ishman presiding.

Kay John from East Brady was presented the district-wide, prestigious Exceptional Horticulturist Award.

Members will be assisting C & A Trees in November for C & A’s make it and take it event, painting lighted gingerbread men. The club will hold a Chinese auction with proceeds funding their annual $1,000 scholarship. The club will decorate a patriotic themed Christmas tree which will be on display at the Clarion County Veteran’s Park from November 24 until the first part of January. Club members will assist the Western PA Conservancy each spring and fall to plant and clean flower beds at the intersections of Routes 66 and 322 in Shippenville.

New officers for 2026-2027 were installed: Darlene Hartle, President; Deanne Wieszczyk, Vice-President; Pam Kahle, Secretary; and Lorie Kropp, Treasurer.

Members are planning a trip to the PA Mushroom Company in Lucinda on October 30. After the business meeting, the members enjoyed a purse auction. Regular meetings will resume in April 2026.