D.J. Studios Karate

Friday, July 8th - The Philipsburg Journal

Community Awards to be presented at Vespers Service
by G. Kerry Webster
The Heritage Days 2011 celebration in downtown Philispburg will kick off with the popular Vespers Services and Community Awards celebration on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Presqueisle Street.

Vesper Services, which are sponsored by Geisinger, allows the community to give thanks for the ability to host such an event as Heritage Days.

"The Vesper Services open Heritage Days each year," said Jim Pollock, Heritage Days committee chairman. "The community as a whole give thanks for the many blessings the community has received over the years and prays for continued guidance and blessings."

Immediately following the Vesper Services, the Heritage Days committee will present its community awards to several local business and organizations that have, or are, withstanding the tests of time. The community awards are sponsored by Clearfield Hospital.

Among those being honored are Trinity United Methodist Church, 180 years; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 100 years; Philipsburg VFW, 75 years; Goody's, 40 years; Sarina's, 25 years; and D.J. Studios 25 years. The Philipsburg-Osceola varsity softball team will also receive a community award for taking home the PIAA Class AA gold medal after a 25-1 season.

Jim Pollock, chairman of the Philipsburg Heritage Days committee, will also make special presentations to individuals who have made significant contributions and impacted the quality of life in Philipsburg.

"Philipsburg has a reputation of accepting adversity and turning it into a positive," Pollock said. "We hope that spirit never dies."

The late Bob Mitchell will receive a Chairman's Award posthumously for his dedication to the community. Also, Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School senior Allison Patrick will receive a Chairman's Special Award for her gold medal she earned in track & field.

"The Vesper Services and awards ceremony has become a favorite part of the Heritage Days celebration," said Pollock. "We know a lot of people look forward to the awards, and we as a committee look forward to honoring people in the community. It's not a long ceremony, but there's a lot of emotion that goes with it. Heritage Days wouldn't be the same without it."

Tuesday, July 5th - The Progress

Pint-sized sparring - These little ones did a quick demonstration of their martial arts skills with Master Josefik at yesterday's Osceola Mills parade. The kids ended their routine with a bow and a quick grin for the judges. (Photo by Wendy B. Lynn)

Friday, May 31st - The Philipsburg Journal

On Thursday, March 31st, students of D.J. Studios Karate hosted a Kick-A-Thon to raise money for the Relay For Life Organization. Each student acquired donations from sponsors, who pledged to pay a certain amount for each kick that was performed. The students then performed 1,000 kicks in 35 minutes. The event, which was held at the Philips Hotel, drew in over 60 kickers, and over 100 spectators. At the end of the event, the students of D.J. Studios rose $5,100.00 for the cause! Sponsors for this event include: Golden Dragon Family Training Center, Tom's Auto Repair, T.L. Bainey, Inc., Lorie's Beauty Salon, Haney Building & Remodeling, Navasky Foundation, Wreck Center, Snappy's, HFL Corporation, Country Convenience, HC Hoodco, Inc., Tim Way Construction, Decatur Distributing, Keystone Garage, Hamer's Garage, G & R Excavating, Bill's Garage, Bionol Clearfield LLC, Champions Choice Sports, Leslie's Razors Edge Salon, McCracken Tire and Auto, Pick Chiropractic Center, Pick Research Solutions, and Christoff Mitchel Petroleum, Inc.

D.J. Studios would like to thank all students who participated in this event, all of our sponsors who contributed donations for this cause, and the Philips Hotel for sponsoring this event. For more information, or to see highlights from the event, please visit www.djstudioskarate.com, or call at (814) 342-6927.