Continental 1

The Continental 1 community mourns the passing of Jim Phillips, a C1 Board member for as long as any of us can remember, who sadly passed away late last week. Jim added his influence and knowledge to the discussion to complete Route 219, resulting in the transformative extension at Springville that opened in 2010, and has been the go-to person for CanAm trade in our region for three decades. Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him.

The gentleman with "219" written on his forehead is Henry Cook, Continental 1 Chairman. Congratulations to Henry for his retirement this past week as President & CEO of Somerset Trust Company, where he's been an institution for 50 years. Thanks to Henry for his passionate leadership in the community, and to #Complete219!

Continental 1 Group Sets 2020 Advocacy Agenda http://continental1.org//continental-1-group-sets-2020-adv

Very pleased to see John Vatavuk recognized by TGCC. John's leadership truly paved the way for the new 11-mile highway on US219 to be completed! https://www.dailyamerican.com//article_2d86c293-42c9-578f-

When, after 40 years, we opened the brand new 11-mile section of US219 in Somerset County, PA in November, someone asked the question, "How is a project that people have been talking about for 40 years to complete still important?" The easy answer is this: "The reason people are still talking about it 40 years later is because it's THAT important." Check out the 219 news from 50 years ago today (thanks to the Olean Times Herald for the history!) http://www.oleantimesherald.com//article_7cf63e18-0fdc-528

Outstanding to see such great progress in MD on #Complete219! Now, let's get Somerset connected to the MD project!!! https://www.wvnews.com//video_9d3ee5f4-e656-5aaf-8bb6-2636

We do! #Complete219 supporters - cast a vote on this poll today! https://www.bizjournals.com//do-you-think-route-2/21459508

https://gantdaily.com//wolf-administration-previews-2019-/

As we set our sites on the southernmost portion of US 219 in Pennsylvania, it was great to see such a strong turnout from the community at Tuesday evening's public meeting. #Complete219 https://www.tribdem.com//article_d7d43b60-55bd-11e9-8b9d-4

#Complete219 supporters in Somerset County!!! Please attend the Public Officials Meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at Salisbury Volunteer Fire Hall to show your support as PennDOT kicks off its 219 corridor study. Let's send a loud message of support!!!! http://continental1.org//public-meeting-on-219-corridor-st

Can't do much better in the PR department than having your organization's Board chairman on the front page of the newspaper with your agenda written on his forehead in magic marker!!! Let's get it done! #Complete219

https://www.ajot.com//poll-shows-strong-bipartisan-support

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our friend and colleague John Vatavuk, who passed away on Sunday following a brief battle with cancer. For three decades, John has been perhaps the most avid champion for the completion of Route 219, and it was with great joy and emotion that he delivered remarks at the recent ribbon-cutting for the new highway connecting Meyersdale and Somerset. His impact on Continental 1's efforts and Somerset County will be long-remembered, as will his beautiful persona and giving spirit. Please join us in remembering John.

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