WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:
2017
FAITH, FAMILY, And FREEDOM
PARADE
SPONSORED BY THE FRYBURG SPORTSMAN CLUB
THE 2017 "FAITH, FAMILY, And FREEDOM" PARADE BEGAN on THE OLD FRYBURG ROAD AND PROCEEDED THROUGH FRYBURG AND DOWN TO MARBLE/STROBELTON ROAD CONCLUDING AT GUTH'S GARAGE.
ANY GROUP, ORGANIZATION , FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL WAS WELCOME TO PUT AN ENTRY IN OUR PARADE. PREREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL THE DAY OF THE PARADE.
ANY GROUP, ORGANIZATION , FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL WAS WELCOME TO PUT AN ENTRY IN OUR PARADE. PREREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL THE DAY OF THE PARADE.
Registration
Registration will take place the day of the parade at 1:15 pm on Saturday May 27,207. 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!
* 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 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED IN THE PARADE! NO one participating in the parade will be allowed to have alcohol in their possession or in their vehicle. No one that is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be able to participate in the parade and will BE BANNNED FROM FUTURE PARADES!
* ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS ON HORSEBACK, FOUR WHEELERS, MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.
* PET SOCIAL IN THE AP WEAVER BALL FIELD STARTING AT 1:00 FOR ALL ANIMAL ENTRIES. THE ANIMALS WILL BE JUDGED AT THE BALL FIELD AT 2:00.
* FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CLASS ENTRIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION FILE at top
* ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS ON HORSEBACK, FOUR WHEELERS, MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.
* PET SOCIAL IN THE AP WEAVER BALL FIELD STARTING AT 1:00 FOR ALL ANIMAL ENTRIES. THE ANIMALS WILL BE JUDGED AT THE BALL FIELD AT 2:00.
* FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CLASS ENTRIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION FILE at top
2017 "Faith, Family, & Freedom"
Grand Marshal
Leonard "Sonny" Hoffman
Grand Marshal
Leonard "Sonny" Hoffman
Born in Marble in 1938, Leonard “Sonny” Hoffman has been a lifelong resident of Washington Township. After graduating from North Clarion High School in 1957, Sonny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in RECON until 1959. Upon his honorable discharge, Sonny worked for various trucking companies in the area including, Motter & Guth, and Amsler Coal Company.
Sonny joined the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1963. Since then, he has held various command and business office positions within the department including Captain, Secretary, President, and Department Fire Chief, a position that he held on 2 different occasions for multiple years. Sonny was instrumental in enacting regular training sessions within the department, getting the membership to attend state sanctioned fire schools, working to build relationships with multiple agencies across varying disciplines, and mentoring many firefighters as they began with the department. Sonny was one of the key personnel responsible for the move from the small station located on Old Fryburg Road to the departments modern day 6 bay, 6100 square foot station located along Route 208 between Fryburg and Strobleton.
Now holding Lifetime Membership status with the department, Sonny continues to serve on the Board of Directors and Truck Committee. He was recently recognized by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for being the Washington Township Forest Fire Warden for 50 years, beginning in 1967. At 78 years young, he can still be found regularly serving the community on fire scenes, at the fire station on training nights, and at department fund raisers.
In 1995, Sonny started Sandy Ridge Contracting, specializing in remodeling and building additions, continuing until 2003. At that time, he chose to become semi-retired and began working for the PA DCNR as a Fire Patrolman until officially retiring for good in 2014.
Sonny lives on Sandy Road in Marble with his wife, Verna, and dog, Toby. He has 3 children. Rhonda Massa of Corsica, PA, Shelly Titang of Boston, Mass, and Jason Hoffman of Venus, PA, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Sonny joined the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1963. Since then, he has held various command and business office positions within the department including Captain, Secretary, President, and Department Fire Chief, a position that he held on 2 different occasions for multiple years. Sonny was instrumental in enacting regular training sessions within the department, getting the membership to attend state sanctioned fire schools, working to build relationships with multiple agencies across varying disciplines, and mentoring many firefighters as they began with the department. Sonny was one of the key personnel responsible for the move from the small station located on Old Fryburg Road to the departments modern day 6 bay, 6100 square foot station located along Route 208 between Fryburg and Strobleton.
Now holding Lifetime Membership status with the department, Sonny continues to serve on the Board of Directors and Truck Committee. He was recently recognized by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for being the Washington Township Forest Fire Warden for 50 years, beginning in 1967. At 78 years young, he can still be found regularly serving the community on fire scenes, at the fire station on training nights, and at department fund raisers.
In 1995, Sonny started Sandy Ridge Contracting, specializing in remodeling and building additions, continuing until 2003. At that time, he chose to become semi-retired and began working for the PA DCNR as a Fire Patrolman until officially retiring for good in 2014.
Sonny lives on Sandy Road in Marble with his wife, Verna, and dog, Toby. He has 3 children. Rhonda Massa of Corsica, PA, Shelly Titang of Boston, Mass, and Jason Hoffman of Venus, PA, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Thanks, Bob Fitzimmons for the parade photos
