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Girl Running with Flag

2023 MAYFEST PARADE
" FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN!"
SPONSORED BY: FUN BANK, FRYBURG SPORTSMAN'S CLUB and UFP 



Grand Marshal Cathy Longacre
KIDS ARE IN HER HEART!  
 

Thanks to Dave Cyphert, Pro Point Media for the photos.

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Life time resident of the Venus/Fryburg area Cathy (Weaver) Longacre was chosen for her devotion to children throughout her life.   Cathy graduated from Villa Maria College in Erie, Pa in 1976 with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  Her summers were spent working at day care centers in Oil City and Franklin.  She received a master’s degree in Elementary Education in 1986 from Clarion University.  Cathy began her career at North Clarion Elementary School in 1976, teaching 25 years in first grade, 1 year in second grade, followed by 10 years in kindergarten.   She was greatly influenced to pursue education by her three aunts, especially Elizabeth Weaver who was also employed by North Clarion Elementary, (An interesting tidbit of information: There has been a “Miss Weaver” at North Clarion since the elementary building was constructed, (with Maggie Weaver Jordan being the present Weaver educator).  Education has always been a priority in the Weaver Family. Her daughter Carrie, her two sisters are also teachers along with numerous cousins and nieces.  Retiring in 2012 Cathy missed the children so she started babysitting and returns to N.C. Elementary school periodically for story times, that being her favorite part of the day when she was teaching. She also helps with Children’s Liturgy at Saint Michael Church.  Cathy and her husband Larry have three fantastic children, and six beautiful grandchildren.  She considers herself to be truly blessed with her children, grandchildren and students God has placed in her care throughout her life.  Cathy said, "It has been a wonderful journey working with children. It certainly permits me to continually Feel Like a Kid Again!” 

                     PARADE REGISTRATION

The parade Registration starts at 1:15 pm on Saturday May 27, 2023
To register please report to the beginning of the OLD FRYBURG ROAD Off of ROUTE 157.
Any questions please call

MARK BEICHNER AT 814-221-9043

PARADE STARTS AT 3:00 SHARP!

RULES

* ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS ON HORSEBACK, FOUR WHEELERS, MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.  

 

* IF YOUR ENTRY WOULD LIKE TO HAND OUT CANDY WE ARE REQUIRING THAT YOU "HAND" THE CANDY OUT WHILE WALKING AND NOT THROW IT FROM YOUR ENTRY.

~THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE SPECTATORS

*ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES     OR VULGAR LANGUAGE PERMITTED IN THE PARADE LINE UP OR PARADE ROUTE! 
No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be able to participate in the parade and will be BANNED from future parades!

*NO INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR PERMITTED.


 

                                 

                                2022 Winners

 

Best Appearing Commercial Float........Snyder's Auto Body

                                       2nd....Rustler's Sales and Service

                                       3rd......First United National Bank  

 Best Appearing Organizational Float

                                    1st..............Fryburg Sportsman Club

                                    2nd..................................FUN Bank

                                  3rd....Clarion/VenangoDairy Princess

Best Appearing Family Float....1st........Lander family Float

                                              2nd...........Krazy Kriley Grove

                                              3rd...Wendall Schwab Family

Best Appearing Pre 1970 Vehicle

                       1st..... PlacePaul Aaron, Willy's Pickup 1948

                        2nd..........................Bob Zacherl, 1967 D21

Best Appearing Vehicle

                     1st Place...................................J &S Trucking

                     2nd Place....Bennent Trucking and Transport

Best Appearing Horse Hitch.....................Misty Lane Farms

Best of Show Theme Entry ...Wolf's Corner's Youth and Ag.

Oldest Parade Entry..............................PA Gun Owner Car

Farthest Distance Traveled .................Ridiculous Nicholas

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