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Negotiations between the Wolf administra-tion and lawmakers will resume today after Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, vetoed Republican-backed budget legislation and bills to privatize the state-controlled system of li-quor and wine sales. A3
Fire hurt withillegal fireworks
Illegal fireworks were believed to have ignited fires that threatened homes and destroyed property in several loca-tions, as well as caused an explosion at a block party that sent at least five people to the hospital, au-thorities across California said Sunday as they as-sessed damages and inju-ries from the July Fourth celebration. B5
Lightning hurtssix people
West Louisiana offi-cials say lightning injured six people at an RV park near the Louisiana-Texas state line. B6
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By Julie Benamati
Special to The Courier Express
CLEARFIELD — Two former high-ranking administrators at Clearfi eld County Career & Technology Center have each been charged by Lawrence Township Police with two second-de-gree misdemeanors and one summary disorderly conduct charge in relation to numerous sexual misconduct incidents that occurred at the school in May.
William H. Weaver of Bellefonte, Centre County, and Cathy M. Thomas of Morrisdale were charged on Wednes-day at District Judge Richard A. Ire-land’s offi ce in Clearfi eld.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled July 29.
Additionally, a former substitute teacher who allegedly committed the acts while teaching classes at CCCTC was also charged by police Wednesday.
Darice J. Brady-McKee was charged with two third-degree felonies and 32 misdemeanor corruption of minors charges, also at Ireland’s offi ce. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for the same day.
Weaver and Thomas resigned from their positions in May after allegations surfaced regarding verbal sexual mis-conduct between Brady-McKee and stu-dents.
According to Lawrence Township Po-lice, a complaint was fi led May 1 about alleged verbal sexual misconduct by the substitute at CCCTC in the presence of several students.Specifi c details about the incidents were not immediately available at press time.Clearfi eld County District Attorney William Shaw Jr. could not immediate-ly be reached for comment.
Weaver and Thomas came under fi re when they neglected to contact the
Charges filed against twoformer CCCTCadministrators
By Nick Hoffman
DuBOIS — DuBois marked In-dependence Day Saturday by dedi-cating a memorial project to area veterans in all branches, living or dead.
The DuBois American Legion Sons of the American Legion spear-headed a “paver” project and erect-ed a memorial near the Legion hut in City Park off Liberty Boulevard.
The black granite pavers with white lettering are arranged around the howitzer, with one sec-tion dedicated to each of the George D. Montgomery Post 17 command-ers.
Pavers, which cost $100 each, are still available for sale.
Billie Jo Powers, Post 17 com-mander, called the project “some-thing we can all be proud of” dur-ing Saturday’s dedication, adding, “We made our Founding Fathers proud.
“This is a sacred place,” she said, one for “children to learn and
for those who follow to remember and be encouraged.”
23rd District Commander, Du-Bois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and past Post 17 and state Legion commander Richard Coc-cimiglio congratulated the SAL for making the project a reality.
“It is a lesson in history,” Coc-cimiglio said. “It is more than just names. Those names are family and friends, co-workers and neigh-bors.”
He extolled the sense of commu-nity that exists in DuBois and the surrounding area “amid the politi-cal correctness, crusades against our religious freedom and all the crazy things going on today.”
SAL Commander Mike Mowrey and project director Barry Abbott also spoke, with Mowrey acknowl-edging the support of donors, spon-sors and supporters including the City of DuBois, American Legion, SAL, Post 17 Riders, Legion band
and Director Jack Averill, the Du-Bois Volunteer Fire Department and Clearfi eld County commission-ers among others.
Abbott said the memorial “is a special place to remember and re-vere” and concluded by saying, “to all our veterans, thank you.”
Post Chaplain Francis Romeo offered the invocation and benedic-tion and 23rd District Command-er-elect and Army Navy Club Pres-ident John Fritz served as master of ceremonies.
The DuBois Honor Guard sup-plied a 21-gun salute, Dick Trud-gen played “Taps” and DuBois police Offi cer Lanny Prosper sang The National Anthem and “Proud to Be An American.”
Anyone interested in purchas-ing a paver can do so by making a check payable to Sons of the Ameri-can Legion Organization and send-ing it to Paver Project, DuBois American Legion Post 17, 315 Liberty Blvd., DuBois, PA, 15801. Abbott can be contacted at [email protected]
Memorial project dedicated
Allen Heberling, foreground, a member of the Legion Riders of Post 17, salutes along with scores of other veterans as the American Flag is raised during the unveiling of the Sons of the American Legion’s paver memorial project in DuBois Saturday. (Photo by Nick Hoffman)
DuBois
By Tim Pleacher
BROCKWAY — Satur-day the nation had a birth-day party and turned 239 years young.
Brockway celebrated in grand style with its 49th Annual Fourth of July Cel-ebration.
A week-long calendar of events culminated Satur-day with a parade and spec-tacular fi reworks. Estimates
placed the turnout for the entire week’s events at more than 10,000 patrons.
Saturday events included a 10K race, a 3 on 3 bas-ketball tournament, a bike race, fi shing contest, car show and stages fi lled with entertainment.
Events Chairman Jeff Gankosky said, “This is important to the commu-nity because it not only cel-ebrates the nation’s freedom, but it also marks 49 years
of tradition, patriotism and giving back to the communi-ty. I can’t say enough about the volunteers who make this happen. Our committee chairmen meet once a month all year long and they put themselves into this whole-heartedly.”
He said, “I know I speak for the committee in say-ing that this town is great. This is such a unique expe-rience. When we ask anyone in town for their support
they rise up to the occasion. We do this with a budget of around $50,000, $12,000 of which is for fi reworks alone. The Burnice Shepley Estate has always been supportive of the fi reworks. I also want to thank all of our sponsors and those who donate in any way. We are proud that we can keep this event “Old Fashioned.” There is no cost for admittance and the en-tertainment is all donated. We are family oriented and
we want to keep it that way.”He said many many peo-
ple go above and beyond and acknowledged Susan Freem-er, the chairperson of the entertainment committee, and local artist Kristy Fry for the drawing of the Na-tive American on the cover of the brochure. The theme at the museum was learning about the Iroquois Nation and Seneca tribe who lived in the area as long as 15,000
Brockway celebrates Independence Day, old fashion style
The Java Highlanders from Altoona entertained at the Brockway parade. More photos on Page A2. (Photo by Tim Pleacher)
The fireworks display was one of the highlights at the Brock-way Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. (Photo by Janelle Pleacher)
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