Clarion Hospital Foundation

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Building Projects at Clarion University

Paul Bylaska, Clarion University vice president for finance and administration, and Rick Taylor, the university's new director of facilities planning and management talk with host Ron Wilshire about campus building projects, including the Tippin Gymnasium/Natatorium project.

Bill Hubauer's musical journey by way of the Vogues, Leftoverture, and apologetix

Local musician and computer programmer Bill Hubauer is my guest for this episode of Clarion Connection. Just in time for the season, we talk about a Christmas album by one of his groups (Ten point Ten) and his work as a member of the Vogues, national Chrisitan music group ApolgetiX, and Kansas tribute band, Leftoverture.

Clarion County Economic Development Corporation

Clarion Rotary Club Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary

Attacking the heart of music

Jack Giering back at the Keyboards

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Even a series of heart attacks can’t stop the music of Jack Giering.  On the mend, Jack talks about his various music projects, including team up with the legendary Glass Harp.  And even managed to write and record a song about the Clarion institutions, Trading Post.  Enjoy.


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Voice of the Spirit: Jack Giering and the Clarion Presbyterian Choir

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Voice of the Spirt is the latest CD from local musician Jack Giering, and Phil Keaggy and John Sferra.  The Clarion Presbyterian Choir also joined the production and Pastor Scott Hauser explains during the podcast that the CD is also being used as a fundraiser to help finance the church’s mission trip to Uganda. Listen

Courthouse Security: Check those guns at the door

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Both Clarion and Jefferson Counties have security stations in both courthouses that require visitors to pass through a metal detector.  If the search finds any guns or other weapons, they must be checked at the door and are returned when the visitor leaves the courthouse.  Sheriffs Munsee and Gotwald talk about the security arrangement.

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Safe Teenage Driver Competition

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Jefferson and Clarion Counties have established a Safe Teen Driving Competition Program and will hold this year’s event on April 14.  Jefferson County Sheriff Carl Gotwald and Clarion County Sheriff Rex Munsee talk about the program and what it offers, including a $1,000 scholarship for the winner.

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Mindy Gatesman: Clarion County Senior Wellness Council

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Mindy Gatesman, chair of the Clarion County Senior Wellness Council, says that one of the keys in promoting wellness is changing the way you do things.  In this episode of Clarion Connection Mindy explains some of the background in the creation of the Wellness Council and how people can promote their own health.

The mission of the Senior Wellness Council is to provide educational, social, health and spiritual experiences for the aging population of Clarion County and neighboring communities.

Checks may be made payable to the Senior Wellness Council and mailed c/o the Clarion Hospital Foundation, One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214. If you wish to discuss becoming involved with the Council, please call Melinda Gatesman at (814) 745-2031 or email mgatesman@extendicare.com.  Listen to radio program.

Joe Sestak Marches On

Joe Sestak from an earlier visit to Clarion.

Joe Sestak is the moderator for tonight’s forum at Clarion University concerning Marcellus Shale and joined Clarion Connection to talk with Ron Wilshire about the forum, civility, and his work after the November election.  Show is a great focus on western Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, and the nation.

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Dana Troese: Daddy's a window on Main Street

Dana Troese joins Clarion Connection to talk about business along Main Street, including his restaurant, Daddy’s.  Like most of the businesses along Main Street, Daddy’s is a good place to pick up on what people are talking about these days.  Some of his food brings back memories of previous Clarion fare from Emerson’s or Eddy Dogs.  Marcellus Shale was even part of the discussion.  Listen to the podcast here.

Clarion wusses and bleacher butt?

Clarion University President Karen Whitney is asked if she is turning Clarion into a bunch of wusses and her hopes to eliminate bleacher butt in a "new" Tippin Gymnasium.

Clarion University President's 500 Day Plan

Clarion University President Karen Whitney talks about her 500 day plan and its priorities.

Hartwell Road: A journey through hunting, writing, painting and photography.

Reg Darling--writer, painter, photographer, and hunter--talks to Ron Wilshire about his book "Hartwell Road" and other works and projects.  He also looks back at his days as a student at Clarion University.

Student judiciary and mediation services at Clarion University

Matt Shaffer, coordinator of Clarion University judiciary and medication
services, talks about the student judicial system. Also, in light of the
recent Arizona shooting, Matt looks at Clarion's efforts to keep track of
students that may exhibit at risk behaviors.

Heroin: Impact on Clarion County

DA Mark Aaron, Sheriff Rex Munsee, and CNET's Bill Peck talk with Ron Wilshire about the growth of heroin use in Clarion County and the impact of the drug on people and the community. At $15 to $25, the initial price may be cheap, but the highly addictive drug leaves a crushing cost and damage in its path.

Brenda DeDe on Martin Luther King Celebration and growing up black

Clarion University's Breda DeDe talks about plans for the annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration and some of her experiences growing up black in Texas.

Visitor from Finland: Santeri Jolkkonen and Allison Wilshire

Clarion Connection welcomes Santeri Jolkkonen from Finland Sateri was a
host brother for Allison Wilshire when she was an exchange student in
Finland and is visiting the US over his holiday break. Host Ron Wilshire
talks with him about his impressions of the U.S.

Stan Denski looks back at the Clarion music scene in the 1970s

Stan Denski looks back at the music scene in Clarion during the 1970s, including the Ross, the musicians, and the bands.  Recording starts already in progress with Stan talking about two of the coffeehouses he started at Clarion.