I will miss you!

John “Shorty” Clark, 61 passed away on September 2, 2010 from an automobile accident. Born in Fort Valley, GA, on November 24, 1948. He was the son of George Clark Sr. and the late Mary Clark. John was the most precious gift of life and best friend to his wife Elizabeth Clark. They were childhood sweethearts and the love of each others lives. He was and always will be a hero to his two daughters, Candice and Noél. He was the most loving, fun Pop-Pop to his special little girl, Mikayla. John’s face would light up whenever he would lay eyes on her.

He was a distinguished award winning reporter for The Morning Call for 13 years. In [1983], he ran for State Representative 132 District & Candidate for the General Assembly. He was a respected adjunct instructor  in the Communications Department of Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg Colleges since the fall of 1981. In 1992 he began working for the Pennsylvania Department of Education as the Chief media consultant & chief spokesperson for the Secretary of Education.
In 1993 he began work for PSEA. He served the Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, and Montgomeryville regions for over 17 years. As an award-winning Communications Specialist/Organizing Program Specialist, John was an inspiration to the community and to all of those who worked with him.Survivors: Wife, Elizabeth Clark; Granddaughter Mikayla Stone, Daughters, Candice Clark-Johnson, Noél Clark all of Salisbury Township.
and Genail Pugh and Son, Dwayne Getz of Allentown. Father; George Clark Sr. and Step-Mother Charlie Mae Whitehead of Allentown; Brothers, George Clark, Allen Clark, Willie Clark, Edward Whitehead, Thomas Joseph Whitehead; Sisters, Betty Clark, Marie Clark, Theresa Whitehead, Stephanie Ali, Jeanette Whitehead and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Services: Viewing Thursday September, 9 from 6-8pm and Friday September, 10 from 9-11am. With service starting at 11am. At St. Paul Baptist Church located at 925 East Goepp Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions be made to camp compass Academy, 1221 Sumner Ave. Allentown, PA 18104.

spending time with camp graduate Illiana at the Oneface.me video shoot

 EMediaWorks, a local educational media company received a regional Emmy nomination in the Children/Youth/Teen program category from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) – Mid-Atlantic Chapter.  ONEFACE. ME  was a project that i’m proud to say I was a part of.

On my way home!

I have been traveling extensively and wanted to take a minute to thank all of my old and new family members for their words of encouragement and blessings.  camp compass has grown because of  the support of so many and it is very humbling to think that we (me and the kids) are on the radar of so many caring people. I will be home tomorrow and can’t wait to share the news with my Academy volunteers and kids.  It looks like with the fundraising help of so many –especially from boo weekley’s event that we will be open for another year!  THANKS TO ALL FOR BELIEVING!

I LOVE MY FAMILY!

This post is to honor  the most inspiring woman to me on the planet, my wife Annette.  She has given me 15 wonderful years of mariage and has been without a doubt there for me when the nights get long and the days beat me up.  Thank you Annette for loving me and Happy Anniversary!

Tuesday morning found me presenting to the Kiwanis Club of Allentown at the Allentown golf course BREW WORKS.  The day started a bit bumpy but after watching a golfer duff his first tee shot it all was in perspective.  Thanks to the Kiwanis Club for taking the time to learn more.

Russelloutdoors.com

Just confirmed I will be on the Radio WDJX with T. Logan Russell.  Monday’s air time is 11:30 am EST 10:30 Central.  Hope you’ll tune in!

http://www.wjdx.com/pages/insideoutdoors.html

Congrats Landon and Frankie!

Both Landon and Frankie Guida were selected to reperesent the Full force Trojan team in this year’s all star game.  Both boys have another year in the league so look out  other teams.  Playoffs start tomorrow–Good luck Full Force

Click Picture to watch the speech (5 mins.)

              Click link to watch John’s speech

CJ EARNED HIS UA SHIRT!

The book signing at Cleveland Elementary was great.  I went through over 100 turkey wing and tail feathers in under 45 minutes.  I saw former colleagues that I haven’t seen in years and friends that I grew up with. 

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