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Nearly $2-Million Monthly Social Security Benefits Paid In Clearfield County Social security benefits were being paid to residents of Clearfield county at a rate of $1,851,000 a'month at the close of 1973, Joseph Kfeczkowski, social security manager in DuBois, has reported. Of the social security beneficiaries living in Clearfield county, 7,990 are retired Workers and their dependents. Another 3,250 are receiving benefits as the survivors of workers who have died, and 1,765 are getting benefits as disabled workers or their dependents. Mr. Kreczkowski pointed out that although most social security beneficiaries are older people, about one out of every four is under age 60, In Clearfield county, 3,035 people under age 60 are collecting social security payments each month.

Nearly 1,500 are under age 18, receiving payments because a working father or mother has died or is getting social security disability or retirement benefits. Most of the 225 beneficiaries in Clearfield county between 18 and 22 years of age are getting student benefits under a provision in the social security law permitting the continuation of a child's benefits beyond his 18th birthday, and up to age 22, if the child is attending school full time. Also in this 18-22 age group are some other types of beneficiaries, illustrating the broad family protection that the social security program provides workers of all ages. Some are children of retired, disabled, or deceased workers who become disabled before they reached 22 and who will probably never be able to work and become self-supporting. The monthly benefit of these young people, severely handicapped by physical or mental disabilities, will continue indefinitely.

Benefits are also payable to the mother if the disabled son or daughter is in the mother's care. Another relatively small but significant group of youthful social security beneficiaries are those who are receiving benefits as disabled workers. Since December, 1973, social security benefits have increased 11 percent, with 7 percent of the amount payable in March 1974 and 4 percent in June 1974. Clearfield County Below State Average In Property Tax Rates Three Cited For 75 Years Service With State Police PUNXSUTAWNEY Three men with a total of 75 years service with the Pennsylvania State Police, including two formerly stationed at DuBois, were honored in a full-dress review ceremony in front of Troop Headquarters in Punxsutawney. Cited for 25 years service each to the State Police were Sgt.

Thomas Hillenbrand, Cpl. Peter Opachko and Thomas F. Parise, a civilian who serves as office manager of Troop Headquarters in Punxsutawney. Capt. Michael Honkus, commander of Troop Headquarters, read the citation of each man and presented them with 25-year pins.

The presentations took place in front of an assembled group of troopers representing each installation in the Troop area. Capt. Honkus told each man that this should be a proud moment for them and that he, the State Police and their families were all proud of their accomplishments. Sgt. Thomas J.

Hillenbrand enlisted in the State Police on June 17, 1949. 'llpoft; graduation from the Academy on 4 'Jahrl7; 1950, he was assigned to Troop in Punxsutawney. In 25 years he has been assigned to all Troop installations including Shippenville, Clearfield, DuBois, Kane, Ridgway and Tionesta. He was also assigned to the Criminal Investigation Unit, Departmental Headquarters, in Harrisburg for two years. At present he is assigned to the Patrol Unit at Punxsutawney.

Sgt. Hillenbrand was born in Geistown, Cambria County and lives now with his wife, Clara Ann, at Johnstown RD 2. He was promoted to corporal on Sept. 20, 1962, and to his present rank on Oct. 29, 1964.

Cpl. Pete Opachko enlisted in the State Police on June 16, 1949, and graduated from the Academy on Jan. 16,1950. He was first assigned to Troop A in Greensburg and was transferred to Troop in Punxsutawney on June 1, 1951, where he has been ever since. In Troop he has been assigned to posts in Shippenville, DuBois, Kane and Tionesta.

At present Cpl. Opachko is assigned with the Patrol Unit out of Punxsutawney. Cpl. Opachko was born in Oliver, Fayette County. He is married and lives with his wife, Helen, and only daughter, Cathy, at 117 N.

Main St. in Punxsutawney. He was promoted to corporal on May 7, 1970. Troop Office Manager Thomas F. Parise began his career with the State Police on June 1, 1949 as police clerk at Troop in Punxsutawney.

On Oct. 1, 1959 he was elevated to troop office manager of the Punxsutawney Troop. Mr. Parise was born in Walston and graduated from the Punxsutawney High School in the Class of 1942. He is married and lives with his wife, Elinor, and his only son, Patrick at 1031 W.

Mahoning Punxsutawney. Ricky L. Carrier Receives Promotion GROTON, Conn. Marine Cpl. Ricky L.

Carrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max W. Carrier of Route 2, Brookville, was promoted to his present rank while serving at the Marine Barracks, New London Naval Submarine Base here. Clymer Watchmen Hit At Opry The Watchmen, Gospel Music's brightest star in the northeast, headquartered in Clymer (Indiana County) Pennsylvania, were a smash hit recently on stage at the famous Grand 'Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Opry program in which The Watchmen participated was broadcast "Live" nation-wide on radio out of Nashville. The Watchmen, performing before an audience representing listeners from nearly every state in the Union as well as many foreign countries, received thunderous ovations of applause from the Opry crowd. Stage manager of the Grand Ole Opry, Claude Lawrence, a man who has seen and heard nearly every top "country" and "gospel" music show in the country since joining the Opry staff, commented upon the Watchmen, saying, "These boys are welcome on my stage anytime. They have a fantastic sound and a unique way of communicating with the audience." Another Opry official commented, "I wish The Watchmen were back here every week. It would sure make my job a lot easier." According to John Abraham, manager of the group, The Watchmen will be returning to the Grand 'Ole Opry stage sometime in late summer or early faU.

"We were extended an open in. vitation to work the Opry program any time we are in Nashville," said Abraham, "but the earliest we can get back down there is September or October," Harrisburg Bureau HARRISBURG Clearfield County is below the state average in the percentage of assessed valuation of taxable real property to market value, the State Tax Equalization Board disclosed today. In its annual report covering market values of taxable real property for each of Pennsylvania's 505 school districts for the year 1973, the average percentage of assessed valuation to market value for Clearfield County stood at 35.2 percent as compared with the statewide average of 40.2 percent. (The market values that have just been certified will be used as the basis for computation of reimbursements to school districts for the school year 197475 with reimbursement payments payable during the school year 1975-76.) For Clearfield County, total market value is listed as $280,995,900 with assessed valuation placed at $98,905,992 and compares with a market value of $265,777,200 and assessed valuation of $94,517,382 recorded in 1972. Changes in the 1973 market value of individual school districts are restricted to properties going on or off the tax assessment rolls, since the law requires reassessment of properties only in even numbered years, according to the board.

This is the 1973 breakdown by school district within Clearfield County with market value change, market value, assessed valuation and percentage of assessed valuation following in that order: Clearfield Area up 36.6 percent; Curwensville Area up 37.0 percent; DuBois up 33.4 percent; Glendale up 45.4 percent; Harmony up 35.3 percent; Moshannon Valley up 36.9 percent; Philipsburg-Osceola Area up 34.5 percent; West Branch Area up 32.3 percent. JEFFERSON COUNTY In the case of Jefferson County, market value is listed as $123,031,300 with assessed valuation placed at $37,273,670 and compares with 1972 figures of a market value of $116,099,700 and assessed valuation of $35,629,090 The latest percentage of assessed valuation to market value stood at 30.3 25.4 percent; Brookville Area up i Fairs, Carnivals This Week In I Pennsylvania I By The Associated Press It will hard to miss the fairs, carnivals and exhibits coming up this week in Pennsylvania: They are everywhere. Here's a sample of events in Pennsylvania this week. July 15-20, the largest firemen's carnival in western Pennsylvania will be held in Saxonburg. There are also firemen's carnivals planned in Pringle from July 18-20 with a parade the last day, and in Tresckow July 19-21.

There are fairs around the state. At the Pocono International Raceway, the Pocono State Fair runs from July 19 to 28. Through July 20, the Jefferson County Town and Country Fair in Sykesville will feature animal judging, country music, rock bands and a giant fireworks display. The Butler County Fair begins July 21 and the Lycoming County Fair runs through Sunday. Kemberton in Chester County will have a ten-day community fair beginning July 17.

The Penn Dutch Festival begins July 17 in Richfield in Juniata County and runs four days. It will feature traditional dutch cooking and a parade Saturday night. On July 16, at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh, Italian Day will be held. It is one of the largest Italian nationality outings in the country and features folk music, fireworks and dancing. At the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Meadville, there will be a three day exhibit by the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society beginning July 19.

Near Slippery Rock, the -Butler County Music and Arts Festival opens July 20 for two days, It features demonstrations of candlemaking, ceramics and metal sculpturing. There will be performing arts and its open to the public free of charge. Dystrophy Carnival On Evergreen St, Terry Guilyard, son of Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Guilyard of DuBois, will serve as Ringmaster for a Neighborhood Carnival Against Dystrophy on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17, at 111-113 Evergreen St. The Dystrophy Carnival begins at each evening, and will feature games and other events, All proceeds will go to aid the fight against dystrophy and related diseases affecting millions around the country.

The children were encouraged to stage the event by TV personality Paul Shannon who is promoting Dystrophy Neighborhood Carnivals on his popular daily program "Adventure Time." Last year 39,543 Dystrophy Carnivals were held by children, with over $1.1 million raised for muscular dystrophy research and patient service programs. Phone 371-7774 or 371-3588 for further information about the local carnival. nica uy percent for the county. A breakdown of 29.6 percent; i county school districts is as follows: Brockway Area up Punxsutawney Area up 33.6 percent. Tuesday, July 16,1974 Page Nine Clearfield County Cancer Society Unit Elects Officers Mrs.

Ellen Jean Riddle was elected President of the Clearfield County Unit, ACS at their annual meeting of members in Houtzdale. Mrs. Riddle is completing her first year as President and will serve until August 31, 1975. Elected with Mrs. Rishell are Theodore Rishell, DOS, First Vice President; Sam DeCasper, 2nd Vice President; Mrs.

Blair Hoover, Lanse, Secretary and Donald Haney, Clearfield, Treasurer. Delegates elected were Sandra Shaw and Evelyn Baker, delegate and alternate. Charles Manhart commended the Board and volunteers present on the fine job to date on the crusade. The goal is $27,600 and $22,800 has been deposited. A Radiothon with George Sayers.

Chairman and Swin-a-Thon with Half Clearfield County Has Been Soil Mapped The Clearfield County Field Office reports that almost 50 percent of the county has been soil mapped. A pamphlet on where the soil mapping has taken place and how soils information can be used has been printed for distribution by the County Conservation District. Paul Shogren, District Conservationist, explains that all soils information is available to anyone interested in such information. There is soil information available for farmers, land developers, contractors, real estate agents and zoning officers to name but a few. The Soil Conservation Service office is located at 207 Park Clearfield; P.O.

Box 89, Phone 765-7431. The Extension Service recently moved to Clearhaven, P.O. Box 628, phone 7657878. At both offices are personnel available to review soils information with interested citizens. Also, if a problem arises with soils there are personnel available to make on site visits if required.

A reminder to all those engaged in work with soils such as farmers and current Clean Streams Act regulations require an erosion and sedimentation control plan on any area where soil is being disturbed. Agricultural operators have until 1977 to develop an erosion control plan for their land. Technical assistance for developing erosion control plans is available from the Soil Conservation Service. Soils information plays an important part in the development of these plans. Goodwill In-Service Training Mr.

Richard Sell, Right to Education Specialist, for the Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Citizens, with headquarters in Harrisburg, will be the guest speaker and resource leader for an In-Service Training Program on the Right To Education Mandate. The program, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania, will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the United Electric Cooperative Building located on Route 255 near the 1-80 exit No. 17. Mr.

Barton G. Blakeslee, Director of Rehabilitation and Program Development for Goodwill Industries, is encouraging all interested individuals to attend this program. This should be of particular interest to agencies, institutions, organizations, associations, and families involved with developmentally disabled or otherwise handicapped individuals. To register for this program please phone Goodwill Industries at 371-2821. There is no fee for attending.

The public is urged to participate. Lynn A. Hochrein Completes ROTC Field Training LOMPOC, Calif. Lynn A. Hochrein, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Edward A. Hochrein of 312 E. Second DuBois, recently completed a U.S. Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps field training encampment at Vandenberg AFB, Calif.

During the encampment, cadets received survival and small arms training and aircraft and aircrew indoctrination. They also had the opportunity to observe careers in which they might wish to serve as Air Force officers. The cadet is a student at Bowling Green (Ohio) State University. Cadet Hochrein is a 1972 graduate of DuBois Area High School. Doris Lininger, Chairman has been planned for July and August.

Mrs. Irene Rishell, dressing chairman, reported 27 patients received 9875 dressings and over 50 volunteers in three dressing stations made 12,050 dressings. Due to the high cost in cotton the station will be using old sheets and pillow slips to cover the dressings in place of gauze. A committee will be sent to civic organization asking for used sheets and white goods. Sandy Shaw, RN, Pap Chairman announced four nurses gave four days of pap tests.

Coalport had 114 tested, Ramey 90 and Morrisdale 118. There was one Class III and 33 Class II. Next year 1,000 pap tests are being planned. The members elected new board members, with terms to expire in 1977. Elected were Donna Carroll, LPN, Penfield; Betty Lou Carver, Clearfield; Martin Christy, Clearfield; F.

R. Gilmore. MD. Francis Hurlev. Clearfield; Charles Manhart, Clearfield; Ellen Jean Riddle, Curwensville; Theodore Rishell, DDS, Woodland; Rishell, Curwensville; Leonard Schickling, Clearfield; Carla Osborn, RN, Curwensville and George Sayers, Bigler.

Miss Eileen Anthony from the Department of Assistance spoke on the Homemakers Service for Clearfield County supplied by the agency. The need for the county was pointed out and the County organization was explained. The present budget has six homemakers for the County. The next meeting will be the Awards dinner in September in DuBois. Mrs.

James Henratty will be the dinner Chairman. Nature Programs At Parker Dam State Park The Nature Interpretation Programs at Parker Dam State Park are in full swing this Summer with guided walks scheduled several times every day of the week. Also, evening campfire programs are conducted by park naturalists every Friday and Saturday evenings at the amphitheater in the campground. The naturalists in charge of the programs this year are Jim Sunderland of Clearfield and Pat Hixon of Penfield. Any organization or group can make special arrangements to have either of these naturalists take their group on a tour of Parker Dam State Park explaining the history and ecology of the area.

A popular activity this year is a demonstration of the facts and fallacies of common snakes of this area, with the star attraction being a black and a yellow timber rattlesnake. This program is started at 1 p.m. every Sunday. Monday-Guided Walks, 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday Guided Walks, 2-4 and 7 p.m.

Wednesday Guided Walks, 2-4 and 7 p.m. Thursday Guided Walks, 4 and 7 p.m. Friday Guided Walks, 2-4 and 7 p.m. Evening Campfire Program, 9 p.m. Saturday Guided Walks, 9 a.m.

and 2-4-7 p.m. Evening Campfire Program. Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. Guided Walks, 10 a.m., and 2-4-7 p.m. Any questions concerning these programs can be directed to the park office by calling 765-5082.

Graduates From Recruit Training ll FOOD TIPS ll STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)-Buy Beef! That's the top food tip this week from the marketing department at Penn State. Beef continues to make the headlines in food advertising as retailers assist the beef industry to work off the extra heavy supply. Roasts and steaks from the chuck and round will be noted most often in the feature column. Wholesale pork prices are rising slightly as the slow season for hog marketing is at hand.

Poultry is being specialed a little more frequently as July is a "peak demand" month for fryer chicken and the cold storage supply of turkey is the highest on record. Turkey Add a new dimension to your summer cooking with turkey. It will be a help to your food budget and a delight to your taste. Turkeys continue to be advertised just about every week at prices one- third to one-half the going price for birds last Thanksgiving. A medium- sized turkey will yield about 50 per cent edible meat from ready-cook-weight.

At 49 cents a pound, edible meat will cost about a $1.00 a pound which is hard to beat at today's meat prices. Pork Pork may be just the ineat you're looking for to change the menu in outdoor cooking. Pork chops, spare ribs and shoulder steaks are ideally suited for grilling. The oversupply of beef and turkey has put a strain on featuring pork but if you watch the specials you may find feature prices on various kinds of pork loin chops somewhere. Although shoulder steaks may not be featured, regular retail prices are always considerably lower than regular loin chop prices.

Shoulder steaks are similar in flavor, texture and cooking methods. If you have never tried pork on a charcoal grill, you have missed some good eating. Imitations The word imitation may have a certain meaning for you but in the supermarket it may mean something entirely different than what you thought. A good example are low-calorie diet margarines that are marked imitation. At first thought you might suppose the product is made from synthetics to imitate margarine.

But in the supermarket products that do not meet certain food standards are marked imitation. Food standards require margarine to have 80 per cent fat. Since diet margarines have about half that amount they are required by law to be labeled "imitation." Buying for the freezer This is the time of year when most people wish they had a freezer and those who do are beginning to store that just picked flavor of home-grown produce. There are many good reasons for buying a freezer and many people assume they can pay for a freezer from the food they buy to save. It takes skillful buying to pay for a freezer.

The savings made on the original cost of the food to be stored usually just offsets the cost of operating the freezer. For lowest cost storage per pound the freezer should be filled and used about three times a year. Navy Fireman Randell M. Hess, son of Mrs. Madeline Hess of Route 1, Grampian, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Fla.

He received nine weeks of intensive instruction in seamanship, small arms training, fire fighting, close order drill, first aid and Naval history. He will now report to a formal school for specialty training or to a ship or shore station for on-the-job training. Kelege Graduates From Coast Guard Dental School Peter Martin Kelege, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kelege of 634 South Main DuBois, graduated from the U.

S. Coast Guard Dental Technician School, located at the U. S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. Upon completion of his twenty-two (22) days of leave in DuBois, Seaman Dental Technician Kelege will be assigned to dental duties at the U.S.

Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Seaman Dental Technician Kelege is a 1973 graduate of DuBois Area Senior High School. Prior to enlistment in the U.S. Coast Guard, he was employed by McDowell Manufacturing of DuBois and the DuBois Hospital. Spot Gasoline Shortages Won't Affect Tourists HARRISBURG (AP) Spot gasoline shortages may develop in some vacation areas of the state but not to the extent that tourists should stay away, the Department of Community Affairs says.

Portions of the Poconos and the Gettysburg and Wyoming Valley areas may experience conditions where gasoline stations will limit hours, Anthony J. Carbello, assistant state fuel allocation officer, said Wednesday. Part of the problem is due to the allocation system, he said. For the purposes of figuring an area's allocation, it uses 1972 as a base time when some areas of the state were innundated by tropical storm Agnes. Driving habits were curtailed and gasoline use dropped.

A percentage of that lower-than-usual consumption is what determines the current allocation, However, Carabello said, the Department of Community Affairs has commissioned three studies to show that the areas are being shortchanged. The studies, being done under contract, will concentrate on Pike, Wayne, Monroe and Carbon counties, which comprise the Poconos, and the Wyoming Valley. The third will encompass the entire state. The results of the Pocono and Wyoming Valley studies have been turned over to Federal Energy Administration which is expected to revise the allocations, Carabello The Wyoming Valley alone may get an additional 400,000 gallons a month, he said..