The Newsletter: August 2018

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WHAT’S INSIDE Banana Split 4th of July Parade Float — pg. 4 Golf Classic Supports Education Programs — pg. 10 Art Center Welcomes New Director — pg. 14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Fourth of July - Banana Split Style

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Steelers Fest at Latrobe Schedule

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Banana Split Celebration Events

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Golf Classic Wrap Up

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Around the Neighborhood News

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CHAMBER STAFF Briana Tomack - President

Hannah Kahn - Membership Coordinator

Mike Dudurich - Media Writer Alexandra Kornides - Intern

Caroline Brophy - Intern Sharon Nincke - Intern

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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN

Lindsay Fennell

Jerry Supko

Kennametal Inc.

Commerical Bank and Trust of PA

Jeff Minkovich

VICE CHAIRMAN

Community Options

Andrea Cuda

Don Orlando

TREASURER

Maryann White

Gary Siegel

KelLy, Sparber, White and Associates, LLC

Latrobe Bulletin

SECRETARY

Madalyn Kalning

MarryAnn Singley

Melissa Blystone

Judy Swigart

Gutchess Hardwoods

Excela Health

Valley Dairy Restaurants

Greater Latrobe School District

Brian Edmiston

Cheryl Walters

TSI Titanium

Derry Area School District

Eric Huttenlocher

Todd Weimer

Carpenter Latrobe Specialty Metals

Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center

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GLLV Chamber Presents Float in the Annual Latrobe Fourth of July Parade

This year’s Fourth of July was in the middle of record heat—but that didn’t stop attendees of all ages from lining the city streets to watch the annual parade!

This

showcased

year,

the

the

Chamber

upcoming

Great

American Banana Split Celebration by creating an enormous replica of the local delight, but don’t worry, it didn’t melt in the sun! This float—adorned with pastel blue, pink, and yellow tulle—was assembled from fabric and took many hands to put together. To match

the

theme

of

the

parade

“Through the Decades” - the staff dressed in white shirts, jeans, and keds while some of the biggest hits of 1950s and 60s played through the parade route. This

harkened on the 50s

nostalgia of a old fashioned soda fountain, just like the one where the banana split found its first home. It was

an all-American celebration for independence day.

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Steeler Fest: Schedule of Events

12 PM

Open!

Face painting, Exhibitors & food vendors, game tent

(win Steelers merchandise!), Pittsburgh Steel Drum Line, Steelers branded Ford F150 truck, Pepsi’s Stubborn Soda root beer floats, Rivendale Farms ice cream 12 PM

Lombardi Trophies on display

12:30 PM

Outdoor Sports Arena opens

Climbing Walls and Inflatables

2018 Steelers Fest at Latrobe

3:00-5:00 PM Gatorade Youth Training Camp at Legion Keener Park Steelers Alumni Autograph Signing

Free to the Public

4:00-5:00 PM Will Allen

Friday August 3rd — 12pm to 6pm Latrobe Memorial Stadium 131 Irving Avenue, Latrobe PA 15650

5:00-6:00 PM Tunch Ilkin 6:45-7:00 PM Steelers Autograph Session Inside Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Ticket required.

7:00-9:00 PM Steelers Night Practice Inside Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Ticket required.

9:15 PM

Zambelli Fireworks Display

presented by FedEx Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for senior citizens 65 and older and for students under 18. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge.

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Schedule Announced for Annual Celebration Friday, August 24th 12:00 - 8:00

Vendors Open

12:00 - 8:00

Activities Open

1:30 - 2:30

Barefoot Neighbors

3:00 - 4:00

East Creek Road

4:30 - 6:00

Technimark Friday Night Pep Rally

4:30 - 6:00

Lovebettie

7:00 PM

Latrobe v. Derry Football Game

Saturday, August 25th 7:30 - 9:00

5K Banana Split Run Registration

9:00 - 10:30

5K Gutchess Hardwoods 5K Banana

Run presented by Excela Health 10:00 - 8:00

Vendors Open

10:00 - 10:45

HighKix Martial Arts

10:00 - 11:30

Laurel Valley Academy of Dance

10:00 - 2:00

State Farm Agent Sarah Crispin-

Thomas Car Cruise benefitting Relay for Life 12:00 - 1:00

Scott Hall “The One Man Band”

1:30 - 2:00

Eat ‘n Park Pie Eating Contest

2:15 - 3:00

TGZ Cheer

3:00 - 4:00

Joe Golden & Jane West

4:30 - 6:00

American Idol Contestant Aubrey

Burchell 7:00 - 9:30

Grand Canyon University presents

Vertigo Red 9:45

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Great American Fireworks

Interested in volunteering for this year’s Great American Banana Split Celebration?

Check out www.greatamericanbananasplitcelebration.volunteerlocal.com

Sunday, August 26th 10:00 - 4:00

Vendors Open

10:00 - 5:00

Activities Open

10:00 - 4:00

Steel City Gamerz

11:00 - 11:30

The Dance Factory

12:00 - 2:00

Monkey Business Fun Run

12:00 - 2:00

The Joe Porembka Orchestra Tribute Band

2:30 - 3:30

Alan Getto

Visit bananasplitfest.com for the latest schedule

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29th Annual Golf Classic Supports Local Education Programs The 29th Annual Golf Classic presented by Xcoal Energy and Resources took place in early July at Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club. As the sun shined throughout the day, the foursomes completed the course before dinner time. Bob Ford, the long-time former head golf professional at Oakmont Country club, was present as the honorary chair of the event. There were various silent auction items raffled off to attendees, with the most popular live auction item being a round of golf at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

This year, the golf classic raised $7,500 for the Greater Latrobe Partners in Education Foundation.

The foundation support academic, art, and athletic programs in the Greater Latrobe School District. The check was presented to Jessica Urbanik, president of the foundation. The GLLV Chamber’s golf classic will be celebrating 30 years in 2019, so make sure you have your foursome ready to join us!

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Around the Neighborhood News Latrobe Art Center Announces New Director The Latrobe Art Center recently announced Lauren Buches as the new Executive

Director on June 18th. Lauren comes from a position working as the Marketing Coordinator for Westmoreland Heritage. A meet-and-greet was held on July 19 for community members and business partners to get to know the new director.

During the reception, a Paint Pour class was held. This artistic method creates multicolored abstract pieces of art. Ms.

Buches is working to create long-term

Photo Credit to the Tribune Review

plans for the center to make it a pillar of culture in the Latrobe community.

AT&T Hosts Summer Block Party On July 18th, the Latrobe AT&T hosted a Ribbon Cutting Event and Block Party. This party included raffles, vendors, games , a corn hole tournament, as well as prizes from Samsung, LG, and Sports Clips. Congratulations, AT&T Latrobe.

The store offers AT&T cellular service, devices for their network, and the latest accessories for your mobile devices.

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Authentic Banana Split Recipe We love Banana Splits—who doesn’t? This delicious dessert makes your taste buds dance with the mixture of cold ice cream, sweet bananas, and crunchy toppings. As Latrobe gears up for the upcoming Banana Split Celebration, one question arises: How do you make an authentic banana split? You can’t beat this summertime classic sundae, and there are many variations of this sweet treat. Use the recipe to guide you to recreate Dr. Strickler’s masterpiece!

Ingredients: 

1 perfectly ripe banana

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1 scoop of each flavor of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry

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Sliced strawberry topping

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Crushed pineapple topping

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Chocolate syrup

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Whipped cream

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Crushed peanuts

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Two Maraschino cherries

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Cut banana length-wise, and place side-by-side in the banana dish—you can purchase these dishes specifically made for banana splits!

2.

Scoop one scoop of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream on top of the banana.

3.

Top the vanilla ice cream with pineapple, chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup, and strawberry ice cream with strawberries.

4.

Spoon the peanuts over all three scoops of ice cream.

5.

Put a dollop of whipped cream on all three scoops of ice cream.

6.

Finalize the masterpiece with a cherry on chocolate and the strawberry ice cream.

Enjoy the authentic and classic sweet treat that was created in 1904! Join the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce for one sweet weekend at the Great American Banana Split Celebration - August 24th through 26th, in downtown Latrobe.

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EVENTS

Great American Banana Split Celebration

This free and public event includes the Steelers

Save the date for the return of Latrobe’s sweetest festival! Activities include the Great American Pie Eating Contest, the 5K Banana Run, Monkey Business Fun Run and musical performances by Lovebettie on Friday and Vertigo Red on Saturday.

Mark your calendars!

Experience, autograph signings, live music and

August 24th - 26th, Downtown Latrobe

much, much more! Later on, watch the Steelers

Bananasplitfest.com

Steelers Fest at Latrobe Steelers Fest at Latrobe is fun for the whole family!

Night Practice and enjoy a fireworks display.

August 3rd, Latrobe Memorial Stadium

Chamber Events Calendar Online!

Submit your organization’s activities to be posted on the chamber’s even page. The latest events listing is online.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings Blackout Tinting Grand Opening—August 5th, 2018

CALENDAR www.latrobelaurelvalley.org/events

12:00 PM– 6:00 PM 5797 Route 981, Latrobe PA 15650

GREATER LATROBE - LAUREL VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERECE info@gllv.org PO Box 463 - Latrobe, PA 15650٠724-537-2671٠www.gllv.org Visitor & Information Center is located on Route 30 West beneath Sharky’s

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