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Lee and Maddie Phillips are shown in this photo taken in 1970.
One of the themes of Frank Capra’s 1946 film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” features what would the small town of Bedford Falls be without the life of the film’s main character, George Bailey, (Jimmy Stewart), a courageous, kind, husband, father and small businessman.
An angel, Clarence, shows George Bailey what life in Bedford Falls would be like without him. The town is less friendly, more tragic, increasingly selfish, dominated and manipulated by a greedy slum lord, Henry Potter, who manages to have the town’s name changed to Pottersville.
Drug possession in garage
JERSEY SHORE Travis Nichols, 36, of 314 Oak St., Jersey Shore allegedly had crystal meth and marijuana in the garage behind his home when Tiadaghton Valley Police searched it Jan. 19.
Justin Segura, a Tiadaghton Valley Police Officer, said police investigated the area after receiving calls about a woman allegedly banging on the garage doors and yelling about a man having meth and “doing stuff” in the garage.
The man, Nichols, allegedly denied having drugs in the garage, called the situation “bull (expletive) and crazy” and walked out of the garage.
“Based off my training and experience, I have learned that people tend to separate themselves from the narcotics, which I believe that this is what Travis was doing,” Segura wrote.
Senior Luncheon canceled
Due to the governor’s recommendation to curtail indoor dining, the Sugar Valley Senior Luncheon scheduled for today has been canceled. If restrictions are lifted, the next regular luncheon at the Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at noon.
Dunnstown Fire Co. NYE raffle
The Dunnstown Fire Company is already prepping to say good-bye to 2020 with a special raffle scheduled for Dec. 31. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased by contacting the fire company at (570) 748-7808. The raffle will be livestreamed on the fire company’s Facebook page on New Year’s Eve with five prizes starting at $1,000. Second place will win $500; third will win $250; fourth will win $100; and fifth will be $50. Money raised from the event will benefit the fire company.
Ronald Lee Rupert, 80, of Dunnstown passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.
Born July 3, 1940 in Beech Creek Twp., he was a son of the late Joshua and Edna (Lyons) Rupert.
Ron was a 1959 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School.
Ron served in the National Guard from 1956 until 1959.
On May 12, 1952, he married his love, the former Lois E. Shoemaker, with who he shared 58 years of marriage.
Ron was employed for many years at Champion Parts and then at Smith Furniture until his retirement.
He was a lifetime member of Dunnstown Fire Company as well as a member of the Clinton County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association.
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Representatives from the Castanea Fire Company, Nippenose Fire Company, Avis Fire Company, Woolrich Volunteer Fire Company and Dunnstown Fire Company alongside the Wayne Township Supervisors and township secretary are pictured after the supervisors provided them with $10,000 donations to each fire company at their meeting this week.
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