CLARION, Pa. — An overview of the success of ALF.
Another year has closed on The Farmers National Bank Autumn Leaf Festival™. The 60th annual festival was a great success, and that is all thanks to the many sponsors, volunteers, patrons and participants! As a whole, Clarion could not have asked for better weather as we had consecutive days of warm weather and a lot of sunshine. A large part of every festival’s success is contingent upon the weather and this year it seemed that everything was in align.
Every year the festival seems to grow and develop in new and surprising ways. As events are brought the festival, it is exciting to see the engaging audience participation and to see the event as a whole actually occur. This year some of the new events like the Q102/ZDD/ZDB “Kick Off Night” was a great addition to the festival. The streamlining of the events, the Clarion Psychiatric Center “Cornhole Tournament” and the McDonald’s “Motorcycle Cruise In/Bike Night” and the band Leverage, really helped to make the night an enjoyable experience.
The incorporation of gentlemen into the Clarion Community Medicine – UPMC Scholarship Program turned out to be a hit. It is promising to see a measurable increased interest in the event as the total number of contestants noticeably rose. This year’s Clarion University and Community “Cultural Week” sponsored by Golden Living Center (Clarion and Shippenville) entertained some new and old talent, as several organizations and groups were welcomed back to the festival so were new ones.
The festival was happy to host the fan favorites like, Jill West and the Blues Attack, Clarion University International Students Association, Maidens IV Celtic Band as well as the new acts of The Keister Family Band and the Community Hymn Sing. The Northwest Savings Bank “Antique Tractor Show” also brought two new aspects of entertainment to the ALF™ as the Next O’Kin Country and Gospel band performed throughout the day and young tractor enthusiasts were able to patronize the Clarion County 4H by riding on the Berg USA, LLC Pedal Tractors and Bikes.
This year we were graced by the presence of two special men that culminated in a special event the last day of the festival. Don Stroup and George Wolf, two of the Chamber’s founding fathers and two men instrumental in creating and sustaining the Autumn Leaf Festival™, were able to join-in on the festivities especially for the cake cutting to commemorate this year’s significance.
Utensil Crocks are SOLD OUT! We are very happy that the commemorative utensil crocks were such a “hot-commodity” for this year’s festival. Still available at the Clarion Area Chamber office is the 2013 merchandise, including, t-shirts, sweatshirts, commemorative “Favorite Recipes” Cookbook, Coloring Books and Crayons, Tumblers, Steins and Shot Glasses.The cake cutting was held in front of the Courthouse on Sunday, September 29, 2013 and both men commented on the growth and development of the Chamber, the festival and of Clarion with very meaningful and heart-felt sentiments. All of the New Salem Stoneware Utensil Crocks are SOLD OUT! We are very happy that the commemorative utensil crocks were such a “hot-commodity” for this year’s festival. Still available at the Clarion Area Chamber office is the 2013 merchandise, including, t-shirts, sweatshirts, commemorative “Favorite Recipes” Cookbook, Coloring Books and Crayons, Tumblers, Steins and Shot Glasses.
Please contact the office at any time if you would like to purchase any of these items. The office can be reached at 814-226-9161, or you can stop into 21 North 6th Avenue, Clarion, PA across from the Goodwill. Despite the fact that we just ended the 2013 festival, it is time to being planning for the 2014 festival.
Please mark your calenders now. The 61st Annual Farmers National Bank Autumn Leaf Festival™ is scheduled for September 19 – September 28, 2014. If you missed any of the events this year or did not get a chance to see the media coverage of your favorite event, please see the following results and recap of the events.
Clarion Psychiatric Center “Cornhole Tournament” Results
Thank you to all of the participants who joined us for the second year of the Clarion Psychiatric Center “Cornhole Tournament.” This year we were fortunate enough to have 52 teams compete for one of four places that would take home a combined total of $1025.00 in prize money.
This year our fourth place team who received $75.00 was John Reed and Dave Feltenberger. This year our third place team who received $150.00 was Scott DeSanto and Trent Bowersox. This year our second place team who received $300.00 was Jesse Polite and George Davis. This year our first place team who received $500.00 was Robert Youtz and George Hoffman.
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank for your continued participation. A special thank you to the Clarion Psychiatric Center for being able to sponsor this event for a second year in a row! The date for the 2014 festival is not yet scheduled, please watch the Clarion Area Chamber’s website, www.clarionpa.com, for the most up-to-date information regarding the festival and all events.
Suzan Hahnfeldt State Farm Insurance “PA State Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest” Results
Thank you to all of the participants who joined us for yet again another year of fiddlers, banjos, guitars and mandolins! Without the involvement of Suzan Hahnfeldt, our sponsor, as well as Kim Thomas who coordinates a large majority of the event, we would not be able to make the event possible.
This year we are happy to congratulate the following winners. In the Championship Divison, in second place and the winner of $250.00 was Jared Thomas of Sigel, PA and in first place and the winner of $300.00 was Bob Sink of Corsica, PA. For more information regarding additional fiddle events please contact Kim Thomas at Thomas Music Studio, at www.thomasmusicstudio.com. The date for the fiddle contest in 2014 is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014.
Clarion Community Medicine – UPMC “Miss and Mr. Junior Teen and Miss and Mr. Teen ALF™ Scholarship Program” Results
Thank you to all of the participants and audience members who filled the Clarion Area High School Auditorium and who joined us for yet again another year of amazing talent, beautiful young ladies and dapper young gentlemen. Without the continued support of our sponsors the Miss and Mr. Junior Teen and Miss and Mr. Teen ALF™ Scholarship Program event would not have been possible.
This year we were fortunate enough to have 14 contestants enter the event and participate in the rehearsals and compete in the program. Of those 14, seven of them took home a combined total of $3,900.00 in scholarship. It is and always has been the mission of the Clarion Area Chamber to work to improve the quality of life in Clarion. It is our belief that this event serves that very purpose for our teen population in our county; for that we are grateful.
Receiving the honors of being crown the first Mr. Junior Teen ALF™ was Michael LeFay of Clarion, PA. Michael also was awarded $500.00 for first place, Mr. Photogenic (tie with Traeson Douglas), and $150.00 for being the Essay award winner. Traeson Douglas of Tionesta, PA received the awards of Mr. Congeniality, Mr. Photogenic (tie with Michael LeFay), and $150.00 for being the Interview award winner.
Receiving the Miss Junior Teen ALF™ scholarship and awards are the following. The recipient of the Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic was Larissa Lauer of Shippenville, PA. First Runner-Up and winner of $250.00 as well as $150.00 for being the Interview award winner and $150.00 for being the Essay award winner was Alessandra Troese of Leeper, PA.
Your 2013 title holder for the Miss Junior Teen ALF™ is Maddie McNamara of Sligo, PA who will receive $500.00 in scholarship. Receiving the Miss Teen ALF™ scholarship and awards were, Second Runner-Up and the winner of $250.00 and the award of being Miss Photogenic was Kathryn Crawford of New Bethlehem, PA, First Runner-Up and the winner of $500.00 and the award of being Miss Congeniality was Chelsey Shaner of Knox, PA.
Your 2013 title holder of Miss Teen ALF™ and recipient of $1,000.00 in scholarship is Paige Schwabenbauer of Leeper, PA. Paige will also receive $150.00 for being the Interview award winner and $150.00 for being the Essay award winner along with a $300.00 scholarship from Clarion University. A special thank you to our title sponsor, Clarion Community Medicine – UPMC and our other supporting sponsors, Clarion University Foundation, Clarion Pharmacy, Kate’s Hair Studio, Primary Health Network, Applebee’s, James Jewelers, Leap of Faith Gymnastics, Advanced Disposal Services, C. Shirey Sanitation, Clarion County Community Bank, Delta Contractors & Design, Inc., Freedom Wireless, Verizon, Glenn Redi-Mix, “POGO” Pre-Owned Goods Outlet by Gallagher, Apel Electric, Inc. and Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins. The date for the 2014 scholarship program is scheduled for September 20, 2014.
S & T Bank “Autorama Cruise In”
Thank you to all of the participants and audience members who enjoyed the first Sunday of the Autumn Leaf Festival™ for the S& T Bank “Autorama Cruise In.”
The winner of this year’s Chairperson Award was Bob and Sue Darney of Leetonia, OH.
Bob and Sue. The winner of the Best 1953 Model was Howard Clark of Franklin, PA. The date for the 2014 Autorama Cruise In is scheduled for September 21, 2014.
Women’s Healthcare of Clarion “Kiddies Parade”
Thank you to all of the participants, young and old, and audience members who enjoyed another great year of children’s floats, wagons, wheelers and costumes on a beautiful Fall day.
The Best Float trophies were awarded to, Third Place – Clarion Students Education Young Children, Second Place – Revoluntion Gymnastics, First Place – The Bradybaugh Family.
The Best Costume trophies were awarded to, Third Place – The Thompson/Brewer Children, Second Place – Simon Klingensmith, First Place – The Bradybaugh Family.
The Best Decorated Wagon trophies were awarded to Third Place – Theodore Sweet, Second Place – The Thompson/Brewer Children, First Place – Girl Scout Troop #20339.
The Best Decorated Wheeler trophies were awarded to Second Place – Aydan Hillliard, First Place – Simon Klingensmith. The date for the 2014 Kiddies Parade is scheduled for September 23, 2014.
Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves Parade”
Thank you to all of the units and their participants and audience members who enjoyed the Clarion Hospital “Tournament of Leaves Parade.” We would like to thank our title sponsor Clarion Hospital and all of our category sponsors that help to make the parade a reality every year and they are, Burns and Burns Associates, Inc., Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Dr. Marc Maslov (Ear, Nose and Throat Associates), Holiday Inn, Kriebel Wells, The Commodore Corp., Structural Modulars, Inc., and WRC Senior Services.
In the Community Float Division, Fourth Place was awarded to Hearts for Uganda, Third Place was awarded to Revolution Gymnastics, Second Place was awarded to The Bradybaugh Family and First Place was awarded to the Clarion County Career Center.
In the University Float Division, Fourth Place was awarded to Sigma Sigma Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon, Third Place was awarded to Delta Phi Epsilon and Student Council for Exceptional Children, Second Place was awarded to Alpha Sigma Tau, Phi Mu Alpha and Theta Xi, and First Place was awarded to Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Zeta. The Best of Parade Float went to the Clarion County Career Center.
In the Marching Units – Class A Division, Third Place was awarded to Redbank Valley Marching Band, Second Place was awarded to Dubois High School Marching Band, First Place was awarded to Clarion Limestone High School Marching Band.
In the Marching Units – Class AA Divison, Third Place was awarded to Keystone High School Marching Band, Second Place was awarded to Apollo Ridge High School Marching Band, First Place was awarded to Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School Falcon Marching Band. In the Marching Units – Class AAA Division, Third Place was awarded to Clarion Area High School Marching Band, Second Place was awarded to Brookville Area High School Raider Marching Band, First Place was awarded to Oil City Oiler High School Marching Band.
In the Best Colorguard Division, Third Place was awarded to DuBois Area High School, Second Place was awarded to Apollo Ridge High School, First Place was awarded to Clarion Area High School.
In the Best Drum Major Division, Third Place was awarded to Redbank Valley High School, Second Place was awarded to Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School Marching Band, First Place was awarded to Oil City High School Marching Band.
In the Drill Team, Dance and Gymnastics Division, Third Place was awarded to Dancer’s Studio, Second Place was awarded to Revolution Gymnastics, First Place was awarded to Clarion University Hip Hop Dance Team. The date for the 2014 Tournament of Leaves Parade is scheduled for September 27, 2014.
PNC Bank “Junior Olympics”
Thank you to all of the participants and audience members who enjoyed the Junior Olympics event.The winners of the DASH events are:
GIRLS – Age 5
1st Jadyn Reisinger
2nd Kelsey Best
3rd Ranae Burgess
BOYS – Age 5
1st Mason Burford
2nd Hudson Irwin
3rd Nathan Frederick
GIRLS – Age 6
1st Ashlee Albright
2nd Addison Siegel
3rd Ashlyn Steele
BOYS – Age 6
1st Noah Harrison
2nd Mason Gourley
3rd Derek Smail
GIRLS – Age 7
1st Abigail Sell
2nd Emily Troese and Maya Wilshire
3rd Taylor Alston
BOYS – Age 7
1st Bryce Brinkley
2nd Logan Lutz
3rd Drew Slaugenhaupt and Dawson Smail
GIRLS – Age 8
1st Nicole Fair
2nd Leah Exley
3rd Evelyn Bliss
BOYS – Age 8
1st Tyler Albright
2nd Zeelan Hargenrader
3rd Gabe Simko
GIRLS – Age 9
1st Jordan Best
2nd Josie Bates
3rd Ruby Smith
BOYS – Age 9
1st Christian Simko
2nd Cameron Lapinto
3rd Ryan Alston
GIRLS – Age 10
1st Emily Lauer
2nd Sarah Clark
3rd Emma Smith
BOYS – Age 10
1st Noah DiTullio
2nd Ethan Burford and Brock Weigle
3rd n/a
GIRLS – Age 11/12
1st Carly Best
2nd Trinity Thompson
3rd Tessa Weaver
BOYS – Age 11/12
1st Brody Coleman
2nd Gavin Brinkley
3rd Skylar Rhoades
The winners of the LONG JUMP events are:
GIRLS – Age 5
1st Jadyn Reisinger
2nd Kelsey Best
3rd Ranae Burgess
BOYS – Age 5
1st Seth Slaugenhaupt
2nd Nathan Frederick
3rd Jonas Wilshire
GIRLS – Age 6
1st Ashlee Albright
2nd Lilly Shumaker
3rd Addison Siegel
BOYS – Age 6
1st Noah Harrison
2nd Mason Gourley
3rd Derek Smail
GIRLS – Age 7
1st Maya Wilshire
2nd Taylor Alston
3rd Abigail Sell
BOYS – Age 7
1st Tanner Miller
2nd Luke Wilson
3rd Hayden Weber
GIRLS – Age 8
1st Abi Frederick
2nd Nicole Fair
3rd Kennedy Kaye
BOYS – Age 8
1st Zeelan Hargenrader
2nd Tyler Albright
3rd Bailey Crissman
GIRLS – Age 9
1st Josie Bates
2nd Kendall Dunn
3rd Jordan Best
BOYS – Age 9
1st Brock Smith
2nd Cameron Lapinto
3rd Christian Simko
GIRLS – Age 10
1st Sarah Clark
2nd Emma Smith
3rd Emily Lauer
BOYS – Age 10
1st Ethan Burford
2nd Brock Weigle
3rd Noah DiTullio
GIRLS – Age 11/12
1st Tessa Weaver
2nd Tara Hinderliter
3rd Carly Best
BOYS – Age 11/12
1st Brody Coleman
2nd Gaven Brinkley
3rd Logan Sell
GIRLS – Age 5
1st Jadyn Reisinger
2nd Kelsey Best
3rd Jasmine Thompson
BOYS – Age 5
1st Hudson Irwin
2nd Nathan Frederick
3rd Seth Slaugenhaupt
GIRLS – Age 6
1st Ashlee Albright
2nd Jenna Dunn
3rd Addison Siegel
BOYS – Age 6
1st Mason Gourley
2nd Trent Fleming
3rd Matt Alston
GIRLS – Age 7
1st Abigail Sell
2nd Bella Black
3rd Maya Wilshire
BOYS – Age 7
1st Dawson Smail
2nd Luke Wilson
3rd Jack Craig
GIRLS – Age 8
1st Jenna Pierce
2nd Leah Exley
3rd Kennedy Kay
BOYS – Age 8
1st Zeelan Hargenrader
2nd Devon Lauer
3rd Trey Fleming
GIRLS – Age 9
1st Jordan Best
2nd Jozee Weaver
3rd Kaylee Baumcratz
BOYS – Age 9
1st Christian Simko
2nd Ryan Alston
3rd Alex Preston
GIRLS – Age 10
1st Keira Croyle
2nd Emily Lauer
3rd Gabby Klein
BOYS – Age 10
1st Ethan Burford
2nd Brock Weigle
3rd Jesse Lewis
GIRLS – Age 11/12
1st Trinity Thompson
2nd McKenna Kaye
3rd Carly Best
BOYS – Age 11/12
1st Max Thompson
2nd Gavin Brinkley
3rd Skylar Rhoades
The winners of the BASEBALL/SOFTBALL THROW events are:
GIRLS – Age 5
1st Jadyn Reisinger
2nd Kelsey Best
3rd Ranae Burgess
BOYS – Age 5
1st Jonas Wilshire
2nd Hudson Bliss
3rd Hudson Irwin
GIRLS – Age 6
1st Ashlee Albight
2nd Addison Siegel
3rd Lily Shumaker
BOYS – Age 6
1st Derek Smail
2nd Mason Gourley
3rd Trent Fleming
GIRLS – Age 7
1st Abigail Sell
2nd Bella Black
3rd Taylor Alston and Maya Wilshire
BOYS – Age 7
1st Bryce Brinkley
2nd Dawson Smail
3rd Drew Slaugenhaupt and Logan Lutz
GIRLS – Age 8
1st Jenna Pierce
2nd Evelyn Bliss
3rd Kennedy Kaye
BOYS – Age 8
1st Tyler Albright
2nd Ryan Hummel
3rd Zeelan Hargenrader
GIRLS – Age 9
1st Jordan Best
2nd Kendall Dunn
3rd Jozee Weaver
BOYS – Age 9
1st Alex Preston
2nd Christian Simko
3rd Ryan Alston
GIRLS – Age 10
1st Emily Lauer
2nd Sarah Clark
3rd Keira Crolye
BOYS – Age 10
1st Noah DiTullio
2nd Ethan Burford
3rd Brock Weigle
GIRLS – Age 11/12
1st Carly Best
2nd Tessa Weaver
3rd Trinity Thompson
BOYS – Age 11/12
1st Skylar Rhoades
2nd Kylar Culbertson
3rd Garret Schruers
The date for the 2014 Junior Olympics is scheduled for September 28, 2014. Please watch the Clarion Area Chamber’s website, www.clarionpa.com, for the most up-to-date information regarding the festival and all events.
Northwest Savings Bank “Antique Tractor Show”
Thank you to all of the participants and audience members who enjoyed all of the events throughout ten days of the festival and still came out to the last day to enjoy the Antique Tractor Show! The winner of the Best in Show category sponsored by Terry W. Kahle/Kubota was awarded to Dave Kahle for the Kahle’s Kitchen Train.
The winners of the Best Allis Chalmer category sponsored by Swartfager Welding were awarded to Second Place – Edward Roberts of Stoneboro, PA for his 1938 Allis Chalmer B and First Place – Daryl Heffernan of Cochranton, PA for his 1941 Allis Chalmer RC. The winners of the Best John Deere category sponsored by Maple Mountain Equipment were awarded to Second Place – John Corna of Vandergrift, PA for his 1937 John Deere B and First Place – Corey Defoor of Punsutawney, PA for his 1941 John Deere H.
The winners of the Best Ford-Case category sponsored by Kahle’s Kitchen were awarded to Second Place – Walt Schattenberg for his 1955 Ford 962 and First Place – Carl and Peg Smith of East Brady, PA for their 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee. The winners of the Best International category sponsored by Hetrick’s Farm Supply, Inc. were awarded to Second Place – Calvin McCleary for his 1949 Farmall M and First Place – Ridgeview Farms of Templeton, PA for their 1960 Farmall 560.
The winners of the Best Oliver category sponsored by Ridgeview Farms were awarded to Second Place – Dale Hilliard of Sarver, PA with his 1947 Row Crop 70 and First Place – Ridgeview Farms of Templeton for their 1960 Farmall 560. The winners of the Best Minneapolis Moline category sponsored by Tom’s Sales & Service were awarded to Second Place – Ed Kline of Knox, PA for his 1950 Minneapolis Moline R and First Place – Dale and Debbie Elder of Clarks Mills, PA for their 1968 Minneapolis Moline. The winners of the 1900-1939 category sponsored by All American Awards and Engraving we awarded to Skip Harringer of Brookville, PA for his 1938 Thieman Row Crop and First Place – John Corna of Vandergrift, PA for his 1937 John Deere B. The winners of the 1940-1950 category sponsored J&J Feeds & Needs were awarded to Second Place – Don Mills of Tionesta, PA for his 1948 Allis Chalmer G and First Place – Ed Kauffman of New Bethlehem for his 1941 Tractor.
The winners of the 1951-1959 category sponsored by Terry W. Kahle/Kabuta were awarded to Second Place – Steve Beck of Clarion, PA for his 1954 International Harvester Super MTA and First Place – Earl Muth of DuBois, PA for his 1957 John Deere 620 Standard. The winners of the 1960-1969 category sponsored by C&A Tress Unlimited, Inc. were awarded to Second Place – Keith Schmader of Lucinda, PA for this 1960 Springfield Lawn Tractor and First Place – Ridgeview Farms of Templeton, PA for their Farmall 560.
The winners of the 1970-1986 category sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. were awarded to Cody Bussard of New Bethlehem for his 1974 Massy Ferguson Garden Tractor and First Place- Paul Winters of Franklin, PA for his 1985 John Deere Racer. The winners of the Best Field Dress category sponsored by Country Farm Supply were awarded to Charlie Simpson of Summerville, PA for his 1966 John Deere 3020 and First Place – Kyle Smith of Shippenville, PA for his 1978 John Deere 4430. The winners of the Best Pedal – Pulling Tractor category sponsored by C&A Trees Unlimited, Inc. we awarded to Second Place -Issac Allio of Tionesta, PA for this International Harvester and First Place – Jacob Allio of Tionesta, PA for his John Deere.
The winners of the Best Garden Tractor category sponsored by Swartfager Welding were awarded to Second Place – Jack Heckendorn of Valier, PA for his Copar Panzer and First Place – Nate Kaltenbach of Clarion, PA for his 1961 Buckeye. The winners of the Best Hit and Miss category we awarded to Second Place Mark Mohnev and First Place – Richard Dechant of Corsica, PA.
The winners of the Best Display category sponsored by Terry W. Kahle/Kubota we awarded to Second Place – Dale and Deb Elder of Clarks Mills, PA and First Place – Gary Little of Hermitage, PA.The date for the 2014 Antique Tractor Show is scheduled for September 28, 2014. Please watch the Clarion Area Chamber’s website, www.clarionpa.com, for the most up-to-date information regarding the festival and all events information regarding the festival and all events.
Photo by Isaiah Dunham.
Photo by Joshua Byers.
Photo by Joshua Byers.
Photo by Joshua Byers.