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Fear Factors Briana has a wild fear of bridges (gephyrophobia), which makes for some interesting travel in places like nearby Pittsburgh. I have been in the car with her many times as she chose to drive around for miles in order to avoid crossing a bridge. I have also experienced her panic attacks and shortness of breath from actually having no choice but to drive right through in the face of that fear when no alternative route was available. I am not a stranger to that “irrational” brand of anxiety and gripping terror. My personal phobic leviathan is ophidiophobia – the fear of snakes. All snakes, dead or alive, real or illustrated, three-dimensional or two. I can’t look at them in zoos, museums or on television. My children used to jokingly taunt me with school science books showing photographs of snakes just to see and hear me scream. When I was a child, I really wanted a pet mongoose like Rikki Tikki Tavi who could keep me safe from the venomous and deadly menace of snakes. And in 1981 I was delighted to learn that even Indiana Jones was also afraid of them. There are many theories about the fear of snakes. Christians use a snake as a symbol for leaving the safety and security of God and the Garden of Eden and venturing into the unknown world. Psychologist Carl Jung further defined snakes in dreams as a symbol of transcendence, a mediation between heaven and earth. Often we equate the side to side motion of the serpent with a struggle – the worrisome need to find resolution to a threatening issue or crisis. Our brain is telling us to start moving forward instead of wasting our
energy twisting in knotted circles or going sideways. Unfortunately we often tend to sidestep issues and choices in our
every bit as much as it promises a beginning. Bertrand Russell said, “Those who fear life are already three parts dead.” Suddenly the idea of living life mostly dead seems a lot worse than those hateful snakes who keep me from taking a walk in the deep, dark and opportunity-filled woods. A leap of faith, a bit of courage, and open eyes, might be all I need to get through so I can find out what is on the other side. Afterall, my worry and melodramatic angst might actually be more poisonous than the snakes.
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Fear is a flatline that crosses from side to side on the pages of our lives, telling no story. It can also be a “safety” bar that holds us back. Fear is a seed that can eventually grow into regret. Time never stops, and it only moves forward. We never know how much of it we each have left. A day can be an eternity. A day can last a lifetime. A day can feel like nothing . . . or it can mean everything. A day is what we choose to make it, for ourselves and others. This issue of the Laurel Mountain Post celebrates those who have found the courage to follow their dreams, change the lives of others, and face the future of endless possibilities no matter what coiling, hissing serpent might be lurking in the shadows ready to strike . . . or just trying its best to scare us.
adult lives. The garden of our known world is safe and familiar, and every decision has a ripple effect on many other things. Change is a risk, a threat that implies the death of something July/August 2007 - 3
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REPARTEE FOR TWO Barbara M. Neill
She’s Doin’ Fine: Smithton’s Shirley Jones When I began to plan this interview, I took a little stroll down my musical memory lane. As a pianist for the 1966 Derry Area High School production of Oklahoma!, I subconsciously memorized the lyrics and dialogue as I sat in rehearsals (I can still sing and spout lengthy passages that impress no one but me). Many song snippets from the show came to mind. But when I recalled the words “Your doin’ fine, Oklahoma…,” I knew I had my column title. The leading lady of that legendary 1955 film musical is “doin’ fine” and then some. At her birth on March 31, 1934, in Charleroi, Paul and Marjorie Williams Jones christened their daughter and only child Shirley Mae (Shirley for Miss Temple). As the granddaughter of William B. Jones, founder of the Jones Brewing Company and owner of The Jones Hotel, Shirley Mae grew up in neighboring Smithton and enjoyed an unfettered childhood. She was blessed with a lovely singing voice, and her parents faithfully took her to Pittsburgh vocal coach Ralph Lewando to cultivate her natural talent. Of course, dancing and acting lessons soon followed.
Pennsylvania’s indigenous glittering gems – Miss Shirley Jones. Ms. Jones recently received the ninth Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theater given by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera in conjunction with the families of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The award was presented by Rodgers’s daughter, Mary Rodgers Guettel, at the CLO Guild’s Pink Frolic Ball in early June 2007. We spoke shortly thereafter. LMP: Names fascinate me. Here’s a “Shirley Jones” trifecta: Have you ever met the person you were named for? Is there another “Mae” on the family tree? Did you find it
do that. I was also a big animal nut, and I wanted to be a veterinarian. I was an only child, you know, and animals were the loves of my life. They were my friends, and they were my sisters and brothers. They still are. I’ve often thought that had that casting situation in New York not happened as it did, I would have gone on to college and become a veterinarian. LMP: Recently, I talked with a brother and sister who attended your alma mater, South Huntingdon High School. Steve Seliy (’65) and Lois Seliy Rock (’75) remembered their music teacher as a wonderful person. What are your recollections of Phyllis Rocker? SJ: Phyllis was a wonderful woman. I count her as one of my mentors. She was the very first person who recognized that I had some kind of specific, special talent. She encouraged me always and stayed in touch over the years. When she died about two years ago, her family sent me a gorgeous plaque that I treasure.
LMP: Between the years of 1955 and 1962, you starred in three musical classics – After winning the title of Miss Shirley Jones and Repartee for Two columnist, Barbara M. Neill following a matinee cinema Oklahoma!, Carousel, and Miss Pittsburgh 1952, performance of the CLO’s recent production of Oklahoma! at the Benedum Center. The Music Man. Which placing first runner-up in filming experience was the most coincidental that your surname in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant, and enjoyable? your first movie role was Williams, apprenticing at the Pitt Playhouse, your Mother’s maiden name? Miss Jones decided to take a trip to SJ: They all had certain entertaining The Big Apple in the summer of 1953. aspects. I have to say the music of SJ: I have met Shirley Temple, but Richard Rodgers and Oscar Carousel is my favorite of all time. I not as a child. I met her just a few Hammerstein II were on the lookout adored singing that score, and I had years ago at a private premiere. My for a newcomer to play the starring Gordon McRae as my costar. The aunt, my mother’s sister, was Nellie role of Laurey Williams in the screen location of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Mae. I thought it was interesting and adaptation of their hit Broadway was quite beautiful. I stayed in a little remarkable that my last name was musical Oklahoma!. During a South cottage overlooking the water. I was Williams in Oklahoma!, and my Pacific chorus-replacement open call, pregnant with my middle child mother was thrilled! the songwriting duo found a diamond during The Music Man, and I wasn’t in the rough. The diamond they mined allowed to tell anyone. There was a LMP: Were you a child with a dream? that fateful day polished up quite nicely very funny situation toward the end and has endured for more than half a of the movie when I had to kiss Robert SJ: Yes, but I had a few of them. I century as one of southwestern Preston, and the baby kicked. He was always able to sing, so that was God-given. I thought everybody could 4 - July/August 2007
said, “What in the heck was that?” He found out quickly what “that” was! LMP: You received an Oscar for your portrayal of a fallen woman in Elmer Gantry with Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons. Wasn’t it great fun to play a character that was so random for you? SJ: It was great. In fact it changed the course of my career. They stopped making musical motion pictures because they were too expensive to produce, and the European market didn’t accept them at that time. My career was virtually over. Had I not gone into dramatic television, I don’t think I would have had the career that I have had. Burt Lancaster happened to see my performance on Playhouse 90, and that is how I got the role in Elmer Gantry. LMP: You have performed with your musically talented sons, Shaun and Patrick, and your son Ryan is a set designer. As members of The Partridge Family TV series you and stepson David achieved near cult status fame. [All four brothers are the sons of Jones’ first husband, the late actor Jack Cassidy.] Is it gratifying or horrifying to have your children involved in your profession? SJ: In the beginning I wished that they had gone on to college. I didn’t push show business on them because I really wanted them to have an education. But they were around people in the business – their mother, father, and stepfather – and it just happened. I didn’t get a college graduate, but I got three wonderful guys who are very successful at what they do, and I’m very proud of them. I also have eight grandchildren who live close by, and we have such fun. LMP: Television has provided you with any number of interesting roles, including several for which you were Emmy-nominated. Currently you are seen as Grace Foster on Lifetime TV’s telenovella Monarch Cove. I understand that Grace is suffering from a serious illness? Do you think
A Magazine from the Heart of Western Pennsylvania she will survive as family matriarchs are wont to do? SJ: No, she doesn’t. As a matter of fact, I had the very first death scene I have ever played on the screen in Monarch Cove. I’d often wondered what it would be like to play that kind of a scene. It was a very strange feeling considering my age now.
LMP: I think of my life as the experiences I have had with the people I have encountered. Along the way I usually knew who really “got” me. Who really “got” Shirley Jones during her lifetime to date?
SJ: Mr. Lewando was certainly one of them. He was responsible for my vocal training and so much of what happened to me. LMP: During your career There was also a minister at you have shared the stage my Methodist church in and screen with numerous Shirley Jones as Aunt Eller and Matt Bogart as Curly rehearse their roles in the CLO production of Oklahoma! Photo: Matt Polk. Smithton who told my leading men, including both parents, “There’s an angel husbands. What qualities in her eyes. Something great do you most admire in a coming up, and I saw several of the is going to happen to her.” There male costar? nominated shows. Grey Gardens is were directors, too. Fred a great musical and Christine Zinnemann was the director of SJ: I am always thrilled when they Ebersole is incredible in it. They’re Oklahoma!. He was known for are fine actors, and when they are still not doing many movie outstanding dramatic films, and he nice people. I truly have been so musicals. We are trying to get back was an actor’s director. To have him fortunate. I’ve worked with some of to them with shows like Phantom as a director in my very first film the greatest actors in the business of the Opera and last year’s helped me tremendously as an – Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda, Dreamgirls. I’m hoping that actress. Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra. I continues. never had a problem with any of LMP: You created several of your them, and I learned from most of LMP: Shirley Jones is not only most famous roles when you were them. It has been a joy. about show business. You sang the a girl in her twenties. If you could, National Anthem at the 1988 what advice would you give that LMP: What do you feel was your Republican Convention, and at the young lady today? biggest career misstep? request of President George W. Bush, you sang at the lighting of SJ: Pursue your dream. Don’t let SJ: Barbara, I don’t think I’ve had the 2003 National Christmas Tree other people influence you and do any. As a matter of fact, I felt that in Washington, D.C. Who do you what you have to do. Be as honest each thing I did was a step forward. foresee as the top opposing and true to yourself as you can. candidates in the 2008 Presidential LMP: There are countless “doom election? LMP: You have completed a full and gloomers” out there when it Pittsburgh ring, from Ralph comes to predicting the future of SJ: Actually, I have sung for six Lewando’s lessons to the CLO’s Broadway and motion picture presidents. As for the election, I’m Richard Rodgers Award. Would you musicals. What say you? not sure about the Democrats, but share your thoughts on that I want Guiliani to be the Republican rounded journey? SJ: Broadway is very successful candidate. as we speak. The Tony Awards are
SJ: I’ve been in this business for nearly fifty-five years. And, as you said, it all started here. It has been a long journey in more ways than one – through thirty motion pictures, a five-year television series, three children, two marriages, the loss of my parents, the loss of my first husband, and so on. But, it’s so marvelous to come back and be here at this stage in my life. Ms. Jones’s husband Marty Ingels has said that his wife “lives in a world of flowers and frenzy and sees only the flowers.” That seems a fitting mindset for the lady who once sang, “Don’t throw bouquets at me . . . people will say we’re in love,” to her Oklahoma! suitor. The Laurel Mountain Post tosses a bouquet to Shirley Jones today and hopes that she continues to see the flowers. We look forward to seeing her blossom – yet again.
Shirley Jones accepts her award with the Executive Producer of Pittsburgh CLO, Van Kaplan.
Pictured is Olive Fornear who was featured in the November/December edition of the LMP (Repartee for Two). She is seated next to the plaque presented to her by IUP at her recent 95th birthday celebration. It states in part:
To recognize Miss Fornear’s outstanding dedication as a teacher and to honor her long-standing devotion to the Department of Music and its faculty, staff and students, her family, friends and colleagues have created the Olive Mae Fornear Music Education Classroom within Cogswell Hall and the Department of Music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. July/August 2007 - 5
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Just Chubby or Dangerously Unhealthy? Fatty, Fatty two by four can’t fit though the kitchen door! A mean-spirited taunt from childhood directed at the “chubby” kids. Those who didn’t fit in to society’s concept of the ideal body type. Unfortunately, our kids (along with the rest of America) are getting heavier. In the last 30 years, the obesity rate for children 2-5 year-olds and 1219 year- olds has doubled and tripled for 6-11 year-olds. (PA Health Kids Compendium at www.state.pa.us) Why such a drastic increase? Is it programmed into our genes? Maybe a “fat gene” is the culprit? According to Dr. Goutham Rao, MD, Clinical Director of the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA “Heredity plays an important role, but it’s important to understand how. We inherit many things. Children inherit the environment created by their parents. They also inherit the mechanisms in the brain that control appetite. If a child’s mother or father (or both) have large appetites, unfortunately it means that the child will likely have a large appetite as well. However, just because heredity plays a role doesn’t mean that obesity is inevitable for some people. Bear in mind that what is typically inherited are eating habits, environment and appetite control. These are all things that can be improved with lots of work. There is no single gene that controls fat.” Eating habits, environment and appetite control? So, blame it on a world that provides easy access to high-fat, fast food (which we super-size) accompanied by sugar-laden soda–pop! Our children then spend hours in front of the computer, video game and/ or television where they are bombarded by advertisers prompting them to eat and drink even more fast food and soda. In January 2003, CBS News reported “ Every day, nearly onethird of U.S. children aged 4 to 19 eat fast food.” Add in a May 2006 report by the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness Council on School Health indicating that our kids are engaging in more sedentary activities and skipping organized physical activities and together it equals weight gain. Although, genes, metabolism, culture and socioeconomic status can compound the problem, diet choices and inactivity are the main contributors. Dr. Rao concurs “While a small number of patients have medical conditions that promote weight gain such as hypothyrpoidism (low thyroid hormone levels) or chronic use of medications that increase appetite and therefore weight gain (e.g. steroids, some psychiatric medications). The overwhelming majority of patients are obese due to poor eating and physical activity habits. So what exactly is obesity? Defined as an excess of body fat that frequently results in significant health impairment, obesity occurs when the size or number of fat cells in a person’s body increases. (A normal-sized person has between 30 and 35 billion fat cells.) When gaining weight, these fat cells first increase in size and later in number. When a person starts losing weight, the cells decrease in size, but the number of fat cells generally stays the same. It takes about 5 million fat cells to get just 1
ounce of fat. (Michael D. Myers, M.D from weight.com) Counting fat cells in the human body is rather impractical so scientists created a simple equation called the Body Mass Index (BMI = (Weight in Pounds)/ (Height in inches) x (Height in inches)) x 703). BMI is to be used as a screening tool in determining if a person is at risk for weight-related health problems. Although, the formula is the same for all, the criteria when applied to children (ages 2-19) must be age and sex specific. Referred to as BMI for age, the measurement is then plotted on a growth chart and reported in a percentile ranking (comparative to other children of the same age and sex). Pennsylvania in an effort to address the weight issue is expanding our schools health-screening program to include a BMI screening of all students K-12 for the 2007-08 school year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the agency responsible for keeping track of these statistics) identifies children at or above the 95th percentile as “overweight.” Notice the term obese is not mentioned. Used interchangeably by the general public, obesity is considered the upper-end of over weight. But due to the overall social stigma of the word, it is avoided in the medical community, as it serves no constructive purpose for a weight sensitive child. Over weight children may not be labeled obese but they still feel the sting of rejection and disapproval. Whether in gym struggling to keep up with the rest of the class or shopping at the mall for that perfect outfit that just doesn’t come in the right size, kids get the message loud and clear, “I’m fat!” People offering “helpful” weight oriented comments only serve to reinforce the concept. Victims of the last permissible prejudice, these children often feel socially awkward and isolated. They come to view their bodies and themselves with shame. This can lead to self-esteem issues, depression and eating disorders. Health-wise, carrying around those extra pounds opens up a Pandora’s box. Growing bones may not be strong enough to accommodate excess weight resulting in bowing, over growth of leg bones, hip and knee problems. Type 2 diabetes, asthma and hypertension, obesity-related diseases once considered rare in children are becoming more prevalent. Primary physicians and specialists who deal in these areas may refer their young patients to a weight management center in an effort to combat these issues. According to John Weidinger, Physician Assistant at Children’s Hospital Weight Management and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, “We have a multidisciplinary approach to treating the child. First, there is a medical assessment then a complete set of laboratory tests is run. Next, there is a physical exam, including BMI testing in the state-of-the-art Bod-Pod. The fourth step is a meeting with a Wellness Advisor/Nutritionist where they set goals together and sign a Healthy Lifestyles Goals Agreement. This is where the counseling comes in that teaches the child and their family about healthy eating and setting ACHIEVABLE exercise goals. The last step is a meeting with a psychologist, to help with the emotional issues that may arise for families and continued on page 22
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www.WestmorelandFair.com From Route 30, take the Mount Pleasant Road exit south six miles to the fairgrounds! THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2007 4pm – 8pm All inside exhibits arrive (including flowers) FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007 CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY DAYOPENING DAY SPECIAL – ADMISSION $4.00 9am – 4pm Light Horses, Llamas, Breeding Sheep, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Guernsey Dairy Cattle, Breeding Beef, Breeding Goats, Breeding Swine are to arrive. 9am Judging all inside exhibits 4pm Fair, Rides, and Commercial Buildings open 5pm Family Living, Agricultural and 4-H Buildings open 7pm The Annual Westmoreland Fair Queen Contest – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena 8pm Motocross Racing, First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaAdults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $10 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2007 – SAM 107.1 AND CAT COUNTY 106.3 DAY 8am – 4pm Market Steers, Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Rabbits and Poultry arrive. 8am Westmoreland County 4-H Horse Show – 4-H Horse Arena 7pm Brothers Kelly – FREE ADMISSION – Show Arena 7:30pm Mud Bogging *NEW* - First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pitt Pass $10 8pm TBA SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2007 – COMCAST DAY 9am Judging 4-H Llama Showmanship, Halter and TrailFollowed by Open Class Llama Show – Show Arena 9am Judging Light Horses – 4-H Horse Arena 9am Judging Dairy Goat Showmanship and Breed – Kelly Livestock Building 10am Judging Rabbit Showmanship – Small Arena 10am Judging Open Miniature Horse – 4-H Horse Arena 11am Judging Carcass Lambs On Foot – Kelly Livestock Building 12pm Judging Carcass Hogs On Foot – Junior Livestock Barn 12pm Carcass Steer Sonogram Evaluation – Beef Barn 1pm Judging Rabbit Type – Small Arena 6pm Open Horse Show – 4-H Horse Arena 7pm Saddle Up – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena 7pm Demolition Derby and Bus Derby – First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaAdults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $10 12am Exit deadline for all carcass lambs and carcass hogs MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2007 – Y108 DAY 10am Judging Ayshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey Dairy Cattle – Show Arena 10am Judging Poultry and Poultry Showmanship – Poultry Tent 10am Judging Breeding Sheep – Kelly Livestock Building 4pm Judging Breeding Beef Cattle – Show Arena 6pm 4-H Pet Care Show – Small Arena 6pm 4-H Cat Grooming and Showmanship – Small Arena 6pm Judging 4-H Market Steers/Beef Showmanship – Show Arena 8pm BLAKE SHELTON – First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaAll Tickets – $15 TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007 – TRIB TOTAL MEDIA DAY 4-H & FFA MembersFree admission with Membership Card (does NOT include rides) 9am 4-H Model Rocket Flight Test – 4-H Horse Arena 10am Judging Breeding Hogs – Swine Building 12pm Judging Breeding Meat Goats – Small Arena 3pm Judging Market Goats and Market Goat Showmanship – Small Arena 6pm Judging Market Lambs/Sheep Showmanship – Small Arena 9pm POVERTYNECK HILLBILLIES – First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaOpening Act – Kiger Brannon Band – 7pmAll Tickets - $10 10pm Release Light Horses, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey Dairy Cattle
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007 – 1480 WCNS SENIOR DAY $3 per person age 55 and over 8am Exit Deadline for Light Horses, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey Dairy Cattle 9am Judging Market Hogs/Swine Showmanship – Small Arena 10am – 4pm Arrival of Draft Horses 11am – Noon Food Demonstration (Penn State Cooperative Extension Service Westmoreland County) – Show Arena Noon - 4pm Arrival of Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle 1pm - 3pm Seniors Bingo FREE ADMISSION! – sponsored by 1480 WCNS – Show Arena 3pm Spectacular Senior Show – Mon Valley Cloggers – FREE ADMISSION! – sponsored by 1480 WCNS – Show Arena 4pm 4-H & FFA Demonstration/Public Speaking Contest – Family Living Building 7pm Judging Market Hogs – Small Arena 7pm Junior Leadline Sheep/Wool Contest – Kelly Livestock Building 7pm Girlz in Black Hats – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007 – WTAE DAY 4-H and FFA Members Day Free admission with Membership Card (does NOT include rides) 9am Judging Draft Horse Halter Class – Show Arena 9am Judging Horse Show Hitch Classes – following Draft Horse Halter Classes – 4-H Horse Arena 9am Tractor Driving Contest – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena 9:30am Bicycle Rodeo – 4-H Horse Arena 11am All Breed Dairy Showmanship – Show Arena 1pm Skid Loader Rodeo Contest – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena 4pm 4-H Rifle Contest – Greensburg Sportsman’s Association Grounds 6pm 4-H Shot Gun Contest – Greensburg Sportsman’s Association Grounds 6pm 4-H Benefit Auction – Show Arena 7:30pm 4X4 Truck Pull – First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaAdults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $10 FRIDAY, 10am 10am 2:30pm 3:30pm 5pm 7pm 7:30pm
AUGUST 24, 2007 – TURNER’S DAIRY DAY Judging Holstein and Jersey Dairy Cattle – Show Arena Junior Livestock Judging Contest – Small Arena Supreme Dairy Animal Selection – Show Arena Animal Dressing Contest – Show Arena 4-H Dog Show – 4-H Horse Arena Premier Showmanship Contest – Show Arena Superstock 4X4 Truck, Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractors, Hot Rod Semi Trucks, Farm Stock Tractors, Road Semis and Tri Axles (sanctioned and nonsanctioned) – First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaAdults $5, Children 3 12 $3, Pit Pass $10
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2007 – PEPSI DAY 4-H and FFA MembersFree admission with Membership Card (does NOT include rides) 9am 4-H Archery Contest – 4-H Horse Arena 10am Junior Livestock Sale – Small Arena 11am Dog Agility Contest – 4-H Horse Arena 12pm Pedal Power Pull – Prizes for kids under 10 and women of all ages – Show Arena 12pm CHAMPIONSHIP Horse Pull – FREE ADMISSION! – First Commonwealth Grandstand Arena 1pm 4-H Air Rifle Contest – 4-H Horse Arena 7pm Broken Spoke – FREE ADMISSION! – Show Arena 7:30pm Powder Puff and Demolition Derby – First Commonwealth Grandstand ArenaAdults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Pit Pass $10 7:30 – 11pm 4-H Dance – Small Arena 12am Fair Closes. Release of all animals (EXCEPT MARKET) SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2007 8am Release of Market Animals 9:30am-12:30pm Release of Inside Exhibits – NO INSIDE EXHIBITS RELEASED BEFORE 9:30AM
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DERRY REMEMBRANCES Ruth Richardson
Summer Slumber Nat King Cole once sang about those “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer,” but I think Danny and Sandy of Grease knew better when they harmonized, “Ahhhhhhh, those su-u-mer ni-ghts!” I remember those nights – ushered in by vibrant sunsets filtering through the crabapple thicket that was next door to my house in West Derry. We liked to think of that thicket as our “forest,” and many dragons were slain there. It was also the battleground of the famous West Derry Cowboy and Indian Wars. After the supper table was “red off” and the dishes were “worshed,” dried, and put away (my brother and I took turns to earn our allowance), we would join our parents on the back porch. This is where they would take turns reading the two sections of the Latrobe Bulletin, and daddy would do the crossword puzzle. My mom and dad liked to sit on the back porch swing in the late afternoon after supper. Perhaps our sitting on the porch had more to do with having no air conditioning than with enjoying the twilight, but whatever the reason, we spent many summer evenings out there. A collection of mayonnaise or pickle jars always sat next to the Bergman’s milkbox on that back porch. Each jar had holes punched in its lid. As the brilliant colors faded from the sky and the first evening star made its appearance, we scoped out the yard, our jars at the ready, waiting for the first twinkle of a lightning bug – and the race was on! Our thought of how many we could catch was followed by the dilemma of what to do with them once they were caught. We came up with some pretty inventive and sometimes gory solutions. Don’t believe the stories about being able to catch enough to read by; at least, we were never successful at it. But they did cast enough light to allow me to “decorate” myself and look pretty glamorous. I won’t go into a lot of detail; suffice it to say I looked very bejeweled in the evening dusk of my backyard: from my glow-in-the-dark sparkling earrings to the bright gemstones that adorned my fingers! We would add sticks, grass, and two inches of water to the jars. That way we could see how lightning bugs behaved the next day in the sunlight since we could never find them during the daytime. Usually they were floating in the water come morning. During the afternoons, we used these same jars to catch fat, slow-moving bumble bees as they drifted from flower to flower. After I managed to catch five or six, I loved to hold the jar to my ear and feel the vibrations from those furious bees. 8 - July/August 2007
Mom would call out the door, “Don’t come crying to me when you get stung!” That warning probably triggered my cautious nature, and I would loosen the lid and toss the jar out into the grass. How those bees would spin and sputter angrily before taking off for the neighbor’s flowers.
would lie in the cool grass and try to identify the constellations or, even more exciting, try to catch a fleeting glimpse of Sputnik as it circled the globe. We were sure it had to pass over West Derry. I never managed to identify any constellations except the Big Dipper, and I still can’t to this day.
Around the Fourth of July, daddy would bring home skinny little boxes of sparklers. It didn’t occur to anyone that their temperature was hot enough to weld with. Mom just told us to be careful and not to touch the tip because it was hot. I don’t remember anyone I knew ever getting burned with
Sometimes, after the sun faded away, we would play “ghost.” Someone would drape one of mom’s old, white lace tablecloths over their head. The rest of us would walk around the yard until we got close to the ghost; then he would chase us to our “safe base” on the porch, screaming all the way in the darkness. We also played “light tag.” Whoever was “it” had a flashlight and closed his eyes at home-base and counted to 100 by fives while everyone else hid. I remember hiding by the huge honeysuckle vines that trailed up our front porch and how their perfume hung heavy in the night air. Whoever was “it” then searched for us. When he spotted someone, a beam of light rendered the person “out.” We kept searching until everyone was either caught or made it back “home free” by touching home-base. I remember racing across the yard in my bare feet through the cool, damp grass, then stepping onto the sidewalk and being surprised by the warmth of that afternoon’s sunshine still lingering there.
a sparkler. We loved them, especially when we ran through the yard in the dark, twirling them over our heads in circles. But they were not nearly as much fun as daddy’s cherry bombs; believe me, they were not the same tiny crackling cherry bombs you get today. When he lit the fuse and threw one of them out into the yard you could hear the echo from that boom over two ridges. They also left a nice-sized divot in the grass.
On those sweltering summer evenings we would often sleep out on the porch, sometimes the front porch and sometimes the back. We had no sleeping bags, just our pillows and blankets and maybe an outdoor cushion or two on which to spread our blankets. Lullabies sung to us by the tree frogs serenaded us to sleep. The “peepers,” as we called them, lived in the marsh across the street. When they harmonized with the crickets it created a most wonderful and soothing song. Most nights I wouldn’t last too long on the back porch. The adventure wore thin pretty quickly with the first howl of a neighbor’s dog or a rustling noise from the crabapple “forest.” At that hour my bedroom had cooled off enough, and I would run back in the house to where my mom was waiting to tuck me in.
Come twilight on those warm summer evenings, our yard seemed to attract a million fireflies, and they would blink out their secret codes in an everrising dance to the treetops. Just past those treetops the star-filled skies of summer majestically burst into view. We didn’t have street lights near our back yard so the starlight had no competition, and that Milky Way really went on forever. We
On some of those evenings, Bill Burns of KDKA Channel 2 would inform us that the weather forecast called for thundershowers. His weather bulletins would send us scurrying to set up our old tent in the back yard. On rare occasions, we would fall asleep and actually spend the whole night in that tent. By 8:00 a.m., under the broiling morning sun, it no longer seemed like such a great
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idea – we could have boiled eggs in there. Sleeping on the front porch wasn’t always a success either. The traffic at 7:00 a.m. that went up and down Fourth Avenue would also send us scurrying back to our beds for a few more hours sleep.
of the pajama party and casually stroll by the house, completely by accident. I remember our screams of laughter and how we ran from room to room, peeking through the curtains to see just who all was out there. All it took was the party hostess’s dad opening the front door to send In junior high school, my girlfriends and I would those boys scurrying back to their own sleephave midsummer “pajama parties.” My first one overs; that sent us into even louder fits of giggles. was at Judy Sylvester’s house on Second Avenue, From what my husband tells me, the boys’ sleepjust up the street from the Catholic church and outs consisted of running around town until all Second Ward School; it was 1962. We would hours and raiding poor unsuspecting souls’ pack up our blankets, pillows, 45 r.p.m. records, beautiful vegetable gardens. Usually Chief and hair rollers stored Ritenour and in our cute little Kurler Lieutenant Goblinger Kaddies. One of our were very busy during dads would go around the summer evenings the neighborhood keeping track of all the picking us all up and little hooligans. dropping us off at the Ritenour would patrol designated hostess’s Derry’s streets in the house. We would all police cruiser so he put on our baby-doll was pretty easy to pajamas, dance to our avoid. Goblinger (and records, and giggle and later, Snakes laugh until our sides Anderson) would ached. After the sometimes go on foot parents went to bed, pursuit down the we would make prank alleys in Derry, phone calls or, even determined to catch worse, the most one of the veggieforbidden calls of pilferers just to set an all...to BOYS!! None of example. Luckily, us was ever allowed to those boys knew all Ritenour and Goblinger: “What’s a penny made of???” (that’s what we used to yell when they drove past us. The answer, of course, is ‘dirty call a boy on the the shortcuts, the copper!’ Get it . . . .dirty cop-per!!! We were very rebelious, huh? phone. That would holes in the fences, make us appear too and backyard hiding forward and seem like we were chasing him; our places. From what I hear, they did a fairly good moms told us that everyone knew boys HATED job of avoiding all law enforcement. that. After all, we didn’t want to get a “fast” reputation, did we? We didn’t want people to In high school, the pajama party evolved into think we were “boy-crazy,” did we? This was one more of a strategic planning session. Some of of the lectures we got from our moms all the my girlfriends and I were forbidden to go to the time, and these lectures were endured silently drive-in while other ones, the lucky ones, had by us. Although we did perfect the eye-rolling, no such restrictions. We would sometimes sighing persona that had our moms calling, schedule said pajama parties on Mondays. This “Don’t you give ME that look!” Sometimes the was the famous $1.00 per car night at the Hiboys would miraculously find out the location continued on page 10
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Way Drive In. Our dad’s would, once again, drop us off with all our gear, seemingly oblivious to the subterfuge afoot. After doing our makeup, complete with black eyeliner and a coat of Yardley Slicker lipstick, out the door we would march in our madras Bermuda and penny loafer uniforms, hair teased and flipped to perfection. Those drive-in nights were fabulous, even if sometimes we had to head home at 11:45 p.m. if our driver had a junior license. The rest of the night’s adventure still stretched out before us, and we were anxious to get to it. I remember sneaking a cigarette from one of our dad’s packs and passing it around to fits of coughing and laughing, all while being reprimanded by the hostess who feared that her parents would wake up and smell smoke and think the house was on fire. We would bake cookies, call boys, and share our love-life tribulations. We felt very grown-up and worldly. We talked about all of us sharing an apartment together after we graduated and how much fun we would have. We would all move to a big city, kick the dust of crummy little Derry off our heels, lead exciting and famous lives, and stay best friends forever. Soon, the witching hour would be upon us, and we would drag out the Ouija Board and ask it questions about whom we would marry and how many kids we would have. We would play “Light as a Feather – Stiff as a Board” and try to lift up a
“hypnotized” victim using only one finger per girl. After doing each other’s hair and nails and telling all the details of our innermost secrets (and taking blood oaths to never betray those secrets!), we would each drift off to sleep. Woe to the poor girl who fell asleep first, though – she always took the brunt of all the awful pranks we loved to pull: shaving cream on the face, dipping the hand in warm water, that sort of thing. I never really got a lot of sleep on my girlfriends’ living room floors. I was always glad to get home the next morning and jump into my own comfy bed in my own little room and catch up on at least a couple of hours sleep. Those long and languid summer nights on that old wooden back porch eventually came to an end, too, as I have learned most things do. The cricket songs would give way to the bird songs as they serenaded the awakening sun. It would peek over the Derry Ridge, sending its bright rays into our slumbering eyes. Daddy would be leaving for work and would tell us he would see us at supper time. We would stumble, tousle-haired and yawning, into the house where mom was making breakfast. We never took very long to fully awaken. We knew that we had heard another dragon in the forest last night...or was it Geronimo? Whatever it was, we knew there would always be dragons to slay and battles to win. The great playground of our lives was just out the back door and down the steps – next door – in the enchanted forest that was our childhood.
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the edge of the water with a netted off area that contained a slew of fish, gentlemen in waders with nets stood in the lake ready to introduce the fish to the hook. In this way each child is assured a catch. There was nothing like those squeals of delight as the kids reeled their fish in. I knew I was hooked. I can only marvel at the amount of work this must have taken to put together. Harry credits the dedication and efforts of many: the volunteers, the invaluable help of the staff at Keystone, Laidlaw Educational Services (for busing the kids to the boat), Dick’s Sporting Goods (for their donations) and Holtzers (for catering food) to mention a few. After enjoying a companionable picnic lunch and watching the kids play, I figured I better get going. As I walked wearily to my car, I heard a child cry “But, I don’t want to go home!” That’s when I knew the day was a smashing success! (And yes Harry, I will see you next year.) – By Jennifer Smoker
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Hannah was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis on July 4, 2002 and she was 11 months old. First described in the 1880s, tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), also known as Bourneville’s Disease, is a genetic disease that affects multiple organs. It can cause tumors in the skin, kidneys, brain, heart, eyes, lungs, teeth as well as other organ systems. The true prevalence of TSC is unknown, but its incidence has recently been estimated to be 1 in 6,000 live births. This means approximately 50,000 individuals in the United States and more than 1 million worldwide have TSC. It occurs in both sexes and in all races and ethnic groups. Because TSC is a genetic disorder, it is not contagious. It is the result of a genetic mutation over which a parent has no control. It is often first recognized in children who have two neurological symptoms—epileptic seizures and/or varying degrees of mental handicap. Hannah is affected with brain tumors, cysts on both kidneys, seizures, mild developmental delays and a heart murmur. Her pediatrician, Dr. Dwayne Shuhart and one of his office staff, Yvonne Earhart, were the people who nominated Hannah for a wish. For so long, it was assumed that Make-A-Wish was only for kids who are dying. It used to be, but they realized that every sick child needs a break from their illness, so now they grant wishes for terminal and chronic illness. She falls into the category of chronic, because she will have this all her life. When we got the notice in the mail that they were starting the wish process, Hannah was at a point were she was not talking very much and was going through speech therapy. Make-A-Wish (MAW) had a volunteer contact us to set up an interview
and meeting with Hannah and her family. I found out the volunteers assigned to Hannah were 2 women that I worked with at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Their names are Julie Rado and Lauren Malek. They came to our house and talked to Hannah and me and her dad about what she likes and what she would be able to do. As much as we wanted to take a trip to Disney World, the rides were not something Hannah could do at the time because her seizures were so frequent. She likes to swim, so we thought about a swimming pool, but we didn’t think we had a really good place for one in our yard (the yard kind of slopes to one side and the ground prep would be our expense and we just couldn’t afford it). Then we thought about a swing set. Swinging was and still is one of her favorite things in the world. She will sit there for hours if someone will push her. She tilts her head b ack and just watches the sky. So, she got a beautiful cedar playset from CedarWorks. They delivered it to our house, had someone to set it up and everything. It has a tower to climb, a slide and 3 swings. She got her playset in September of 2004 and when we moved to Maryland, it came with us. We are thinking of adding on to it this summer. Hannah had brain surgery in August 2006 and wasn’t allowed to do anything for a while after that. The first thing she did when she was allowed to play outside was climb to the top of the tower and just sit there. Then she wanted on the swing and then down the slide, and over and over again. – written by Hannah’s mom, Andrea Coming in our September-October issue: meet a couple who have granted over 200 wishes for the Make-A-Wish program of Western Pennsylvania!
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A Birthday Gift To Remember By Melissa Pandolph The phone rang, it was 4:30 a.m. and I knew it was my parents calling. Was this going to be “a go” for my Dad? “Mom, what’s going on?” I asked. “The hospital called and they have another heart,” she responded. This was the third call in 5 days. The first call was on a Thursday. That day, my parents went to the hospital and waited; only to be sent home – a “no go” as Dad called it. The second call came the next day. He made it all the way to the operating room that time. He waited while they started to “prep” him for surgery. The donor heart was enlarged, and not going to be a match for him. The doctors sent him home again – a “no go”. The thoughts going through his mind were endless. He couldn’t believe that he was called so soon, but was he really ready for this surgery? Our family was hoping that there would
not be a long wait between calls for a new donor heart. The waiting, the phone calls, trips to Pittsburgh, and false alarms were agonizing. My Dad was being very courageous; we new that he was scared on the inside but being brave on the outside. He knew that he did not have any other choices. His declining health began in November of 2004. My Dad, Mike Kelly, is a man who does not like to sit still. When he stops for the evening, it usually means that he is eating dinner or sleeping. On that particular day in November, he was working using his backhoe and he felt some pressure in his chest. He did not think it was anything to worry about because he did not feel “really bad”. That evening, he told my Mom that he felt something was wrong and that he was driving himself to the emergency room. (Sounds crazy!)
After a heart catheterization, the doctor’s words; he had a heart attack and has a lot of damage, were not what we wanted to hear. He had a pace maker/diffibulator inserted into his chest, and was sent home. At the end of December that year, my parents traveled to Wichita, Kansas to consult with son-in-law & cardiologist Dr. Michael Lloyd. While in Kansas, Dad had bypass surgery. Even after surgery though, his heart was only working at 15-20% of its normal function. After recovering, Dad traveled back home. Mike Kelly is an unstoppable person. When you would take a walk with him, you would have trouble keeping up with him. But he knew that his quality of life was deteriorating when he could no longer climb the flight of steps to go to bed without having to stop to catch his
breath. What next? After some persuading, my sister had my parents go back to the hospital in Kansas to learn what his choices were. The only choice now was a heart transplant. Getting that news made my dad feel really low. “Would I make it through the surgery?” “Was this the end?” “How do I take care of my wife when I’m gone?” “What if I never see my daughters or grandchildren again?” After going over some of the many questions that arose, the evaluation process for a heart transplant began in Kansas. Dad was determined to have his surgery closer to home than Kansas, so he opted for surgery at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. After countless doctor visits, testing, and more testing, he was put on the Donor list. He was #7. “Wow!” we continued on page 15
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Young Poets Abound at Barnes & Noble From John Roebuck’s Chicken Soup to Justin Johnson’s A Moment and everything in between the audience at Greensburg’s Barnes and Noble was thoroughly entertained as the winners of the Ligonier Valley Writers 16th Annual School Poetry Contest showcased their award-winning work. The group met on Saturday, May 12, 2007 to receive prizes, a booklet containing all the winning poems and overall acknowledgment of their outstanding composition. Open to all students (grades 4 to 12) throughout Southwestern PA, participants submitted their best original, unpublished poetic endeavor to the Ligonier Valley Writers. Pouring through hundreds and hundreds of entries, judges based their decision on
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thought. He is number 7. We thought that he would be #145 or something. But we soon learned that #7 on the list still means a waiting period. For him, it was only 5 months. When that third phone call came, it happened to be Dad’s birthday; Monday, March 5, 2007. We usually celebrate with a DQ cake, but today there would be no cake. Instead we waited by his hospital bed while the doctors determined whether the heart transplant could take place. From the time the phone rang early that Monday morning; my parents had been waiting, waiting to see if the hospital would have a “perfect match donor heart”. Throughout that morning, Dr. Christian Bermudez (the heart transplant doctor) came to Dad’s bed and talked to him about the donor heart. He also answered the questions that my parents had, trying to ease the anxiety of the surgery. One visit that my Dad will never forget was when Dr. Bermudez came to “size” him. “He looked at me from every angle,” Dad said. “It made me feel like a side of beef.” There was some concern about the
heart because the donor weighed a little more than Dad, but after looking him over, the doctor felt that the heart would fit. Finally at 4:30 pm he was taken to the operating room. This was a very emotional moment for all of us. My family and I all gave him our strength and love. So many things went through our minds. Just the thought that this could have been the last time that we told him that we loved him was heart wrenching. We all wanted to cry, but we held back our tears. We had to be strong for him. We all knew it in OUR hearts that he would be okay. He had to be. He still had a lot of living to do. He still had purpose in life. This could not be the day that his purpose ended. He knew that his grandchildren wanted “Pappy to get a new heart, so that he could feel better”. Although the grandchildren had a heart transplant played out like a trip through the McDonald’s drive through; nonetheless, they knew that there was something serious about getting a new heart, and that Pappy needed one. As we waited in the hospital waiting room, we cried, laughed, and decided to keep a journal for Dad. Approximately 1 hour after the
nurses took him to the operating room, we learned that the surgery had actually begun. The task of removing his heart from his chest, the thought was overwhelming. At one point the anesthesiologist came to the waiting room and told us that “his heart is out, and the donor heart has landed at the airport”. No words can describe what you feel after hearing that. At 11:30 that night, the doctors came to give us the news. He made it through the surgery, but there was a complication. The doctors and nurses were trying to stabilize him. As soon as he was stable, we could see him. No matter what you think, YOU ARE NEVER prepared to see a loved one connected to all of those tubes after a major surgery. When we finally got in to see him, he looked good. He was still “our Dad”. And we were so grateful
that he was given this gift, a chance to have his quality of life again. A heart transplant has many hurdles that the patient must get over, but just to be given a chance at life again is a blessing and a miracle. There were many people who cared for him, prayed for him, and sent cards; and we appreciated all of the support. Thank you! Dad is currently healing and trying to get back into a normal routine. He is very happy to be able to do so many things that he was restricted from doing before his heart transplant (simple things like eating and drinking normal foods without having to measure everything). He is finally allowed by the doctors to drive again, and of course he enjoyed a piece of DQ cake. Next year’s birthday gift will be hard to top, but we will definitely have a reason to celebrate. July/August 2007 - 15
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It hardly seems possible that the Pittsburgh CLO Mini Stars have been performing full-scale, high-voltage, stellar-quality revues long enough to have reached a silver anniversary. I purchased the first of my annual CLO subscriptions in 1981, and I have looked on as the professional performance troupe created 25 seasons of song-and-dance stardust. Specializing in toe-tapping medleys of Broadway’s most memorable moments, the talented young artists range in age from 10 to 17 years old. Over the years the Mini Stars have been featured at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center and locally at Gemini Theater, Prime Stage, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Performing Arts Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. A number of Mini Star alumni have pursued performing careers on Broadway in such shows as 42nd Street, Contact, Swing, Gypsy, and Bombay Dreams.
LMP: Could you summarize your musical background? Alyssa: At age three I started playing the violin and took Kindermusik Classes. I attended classes at Apple Hill Playhouse, Larry Cervi’s School of Musical Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, Laurel Ballet Theatre; and I studied voice, piano and violin privately. I was a child vocalist for the CD “Time to Sing!” [a project of The Pittsburgh Center for Creative Play], which received several awards including the Parents’ Gold Choice Award. In 2004, I recorded a voice-over for a McDonald’s Happy Meal radio commercial. I have performed at The Theatre Factory, with Laurel Ballet Theatre, and in numerous productions at Apple Hill Playhouse. Felicia: Tap classes began at the age of three and jazz and ballet were added two years later. I danced at Jean Cooke Dance Studio for ten years before moving on to the pre-professional dance classes at the CLO Academy. In elementary school I studied with the Westmoreland Apprentice Chorus at Seton Hill University. I enrolled in a group voice class at the CLO Academy in 2003 before beginning my private voice instruction there. I studied piano briefly and hope to return to lessons at some time in the future.
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing two of the Mini Stars. Alyssa Smouse is a Franklin Regional student who will be entering the ninth grade this fall. She has been a member of the group for four seasons. Felicia Freger is performing in her second season and will attend Greensburg Central Catholic as a sophomore. They are Westmoreland County residents who regularly and gladly make the journey Westmoreland County CLO Mini Stars, Felicia Freger (left) (aided by their loving, car- and Alyssa Smouse flash their show-stopping smiles. LMP: How rigorous and pooling parents) to time-consuming is your practice and Pittsburgh to participate in rehearsals and performance schedule? performances for an elite ensemble “that does the city proud.” Alyssa: The CLO Academy is like my second home. An average week is about 17 hours of LMP: Describe your personality. dance including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, pointe, and voice training. When rehearsing for Alyssa: Bubbly, determined, humorous, a show like Disney’s High School Musical, it can organized, focused and mature. be up to 100 hours of rehearsal before the show. The Mini Star performing schedule is busiest Felicia: My friends and teachers describe me during the summer and the winter holiday as very focused, energetic, compassionate, and season. Our summer show promotes the songs dedicated to my passion – training to become a from the CLO’s summer mainstage Broadway star! performances. [This summer their 45-minute
A Magazine from the Heart of Western Pennsylvania revue includes tunes and turns celebrating Disney’s High School Musical, Oklahoma!, Camelot, Cats, White Christmas, and The Full Monty.] We spend up to 30 hours rehearsing choreography and vocals for each new season.
Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, or have my own entertainment talk show. “Alyssa and Felicia are terrific young performers,” says Patty Maloney. “I look forward to seeing their growth as both young women and developing artists. The girls have the discipline and talent needed to make a successful career.”
LMP: The CLO Mini Stars performed at Governor Ed Rendell’s Inaugural Bash —Celebrating the Arts. What was that experience like? Felicia: Performing in Harrisburg on January 16th was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Fourteen Mini Stars [accompanied by Patty Maloney, Mini Star Company Manager and CLO Academy Principal, and Roseanna Irwin, Mini Star Musical Director] departed by bus from Pittsburgh at dawn. Arriving early, we enjoyed a tour of the city. The George M. Cohan Medley of Patriotic Music [choreographed by Kiesha LalamaWhite, CLO Academy Education Director] was performed for about 50 guests, including Governor Rendell and his family, in a private auditorium. The Mini Stars were photographed with the Governor who greatly appreciated our performance and said he hoped to see us again.
Miss Smouse is correct in her assessment of the musical entertainment business today. Gone are the days when many musical stars, and even the occasional composer, couldn’t read music. Rarely is there a separate chorus and dance ensemble. Is there any outstanding stage or screen thespian that neither sings nor dances? As for that triple threat – these CLO Mini Stars don’t seem the least bit intimidated! – By Barbara M. Neill
LMP: In which CLO productions have you participated? Any favorites? Alyssa: Since becoming a Mini Star, I have performed in The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Grease, and 42 nd Street, and my favorite — Disney’s High School Musical. [Alyssa performed in the Teen Chorus of DHSM in the first CLO production of the summer season.] Felicia: I have participated in two summer camps at the CLO Academy, Grease and Footloose, and enjoyed both experiences very much. LMP: Define your educational goals for the next 6 years. Alyssa: I have to balance my extra-curricular dance activities with my school studies at Franklin Regional and continue to maintain Highest Honors with Distinction grades. I would like to attend Carnegie Mellon University and study theater because I would eventually like to work in the film industry as an actress. Felicia: I hope to continue maintaining High Honors at GCCHS. My goal for college is to attend Point Park University, Seton Hill University, or New York University where I would like to major in journalism and minor in musical theater. But,
Alyssa Smouse I do not know what God has planned for me, so my plans may change. LMP: Do you have a burning desire to see your name in lights on “The Great White Way,” or do you have other career aspirations? Alyssa: It would be fun to see my name in lights on Broadway, but I think I would like to act in front of the camera in Hollywood. Most actresses are multitalented. You have to be great at everything to make it big in this business – dancing, singing, and acting…the triple threat! All experience will be super! Felicia: I do have a burning desire to see my name in lights! The role I really would like to play is Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. But I know making it on Broadway is tough. That is why I would like to be an entertainment reporter. My journalistic goal would be to work for Good
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Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries – Preferably Pitted For me, one of the first things that comes to mind when July arrives is cherries. When I was growing up there were several huge Bing cherry trees at my Aunt Rose’s. Almost every time we passed them, my brother and several cousins and I would sit in the crooks of the trees pulling branches to us like orangutans so we didn’t have to lean out to pick and eat them. Those trees have long since died from some sort of blight that always destroys my favorite fruit trees. Paul’s Damson plum trees have also recently met their demise, as did my peach tree from Chambersburg. Few things compare to picking a perfectly ripe piece of any fruit off of the tree or vine, but the cherries that I’ve been finding at the market lately have been quite delicious, albeit small in size. Moreover, the farther into the season we progress, the less obscene the price becomes and the fruit gets larger and even better. Cherries are also one of my favorite fruits to pair with chocolate – I’m a sucker for almost anything Black Forest. Some of my other favorite recipes for cherries are a chilled Bing cherry soup and, of course, Cherries Jubilee. The soup takes a bit of time, but the Jubilee is nearly ready the moment I’m finished pitting the cherries. I think the widespread and often staining mess that comes with pitting cherries is the reason
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most folks just eat them right out of the bowl. Pitting cherries is a chore I don’t think anyone relishes, but it is a necessary evil. The sour cherries are a dream to pit since a special machine that secures to any counter will pit them – the design hasn’t really changed in over 100 years. Bing cherries and perhaps the best cherry on the planet, Rainer cherries, require oneon-one attention, however. A variety of cherry pitters is available. I prefer a spring action hand-held rather than a scissorstyle model, but my favorite cherry pitting tool is actually an Italian-made olive pitter. Sur la Table is currently featuring an OXO model cherry pitter for $12.95 that has a removable splatter shield, is dishwasher safe, and also does olives. Not surprisingly, August Escoffier is credited with creating Cherries Jubilee. In his book Memories of My Life he notes that it was created to celebrate the 50th year of Queen Victoria’s reign, or Golden Jubilee, which was in 1887. In the original version there is no ice cream. Although I’ve heard of no proof, the ice cream was probably introduced at her Diamond Jubilee ten years later in 1897.
Cherries Jubilee (Original Version) Ingredients: Bing cherries; simple syrup; Kirschwasser; cornstarch or arrowroot.
Simmer pitted cherries with enough simple syrup* to cover. Simmer until syrup is darkcolored and the cherries are cooked through but not mushy. Approximately 10 min. Transfer the cherries to little silver, fireproof porcelain or glass ovenproof dishes. Reduce the syrup by nearly half then add to it a little cornstarch or arrowroot diluted with cold water. Only add enough to thicken the sauce enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour the sauce over cherries and top with at least a tablespoon of warmed Kirschwasser and set flame to it. Serve immediately! * Simple syrup is nothing more than equal parts of sugar and water boiled together until the sugar crystals dissolve. You can tell you’re in a good café or coffee shop if they have it available to sweeten chilled drinks. I prefer the more modern version with the addition of vanilla ice cream. I always offer both vanilla and chocolate ice creams — this is a particularly fun conversation starter if there’s a devout vanilla fan at the table and everyone else is having chocolate. A slice of angel food or pound cake under the ice cream to absorb the liquid is also a pleasant addition. Of course, almost any dessert is a hit when it arrives at the table on fire. Something as simple as chunks of pineapple with a coating of brown sugar pushed through a strainer and doused with warm rum is an elegant and simple way to enhance a bar-be-que. One cautionary note regarding cherries: sometimes it can be difficult to ensure that every seed has been pitted, especially if you’re pitting a large amount of cherries; therefore, always bite down gently. That way your next stop after dinner will be the dance floor and not the dentist.
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The 2007 Saint Vincent College Commencement Ceremony By Barbara M. Neill
May 11, 2007 seemed destined to be a day filled with drama for our hometown. The long-range weather forecast evoked shades of Edgar Allan Poe, but the morning that dawned was worthy of Henry David Thoreau’s approval. As a budding journalist, I was anxiously anticipating my first major media experience – the Commencement Ceremony of the 2007 Senior Class of Saint Vincent College.
of Herbert W. Boyer, a Derry native and member of the SVC Class of ‘58, and his recognition as a renowned expert in the field of genetic engineering. Mr Boyer was further distinguished by the announcement that The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing had been created in his honor at the college. Next, SVC President James H. Towey provided remarks and introduced the The pre-event media commencement speaker. hype surrounding PresThe Honorable George W. ident George W. Bush’s Bush, President of the acceptance of the President George W. Bush addresses the graduates and invited guests United States, gave a at the 2007 Commencement Ceremony in May. invitation to give the graduation address that institution’s commencement address threatened was wise and witty, avoided contentious topics, and to eclipse the glory of the graduates. Partisan was extremely well-received by those present. political rhetoric reared its ugly head. The pros and cons of the speaker choice were debated by After the media departed and Marine One, the young and old, publicly and privately. Not knowing Presidential helicopter, headed skyward, we quite what to expect, I was determined to stay out learned of the small aircraft that had flown into of the crossfire and to keep an open mind. Always restricted airspace and that the number of a good choice in controversial situations. protestors on Route 30 grew from the six we had seen earlier to approximately 150. My fellow Laurel Mountain Post Drama does have two faces. representative, Briana Dwire Tomack, and I were shuttled to the Ashlee Ann Erny, daughter of Jim SVC campus with staff, various and Jan Erny of the Lawson Heights guests, and fellow media members. section of Latrobe, received her B.S. After going through security degree in Marketing with the SVC clearance, we were presented with Class of 2007. Miss Erny initially our White House Press Pool Passes. had mixed feelings about the choice Fortuitously seated in the front row of her Alma Mater’s graduation of the local media area (complete speaker, but she feels that “99% of with Secret Service detail), our view the President’s speech was not of the proceedings was expansive. political at all. He did a very good Since we were required to be present job with that. He wasn’t the one several hours in advance, we had in the end who made it political. ample time to observe the final event It was the members of the arrangements and converse with community who insisted on press colleagues and their crews. emphasizing that George Bush Obviously, a great deal of planning was visiting over the fact that this and organization had been skillfully was our commencement.” Graduate Ashlee Ann Erny managed during the months leading up to this day. Live feed hookups, As a student in the Alex G. the positioning of cameras, microphone checks, McKenna School of Business, Economics, and and brief musical rehearsals took place as the Government and as a member of the Global parents and invited guests filtered into the building Experience Club, Erny spent her collegiate days in an orderly and steady flow. traveling between the SVC campus and locales as diverse as Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, and WTAE reporter and SVC alumna Jennifer Miele Taiwan. The week after completing her acted as Mistress of Ceremonies. The Archbishop undergraduate career, she joined a group of SVC of Washington, D.C., Donald W. Wuerl, gave the students on a journey to India to volunteer with invocation, and SVC Archabbot and Chancellor Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in their Douglas R. Nowicki welcomed the assembled work with the orphaned, impoverished, sick, and crowd. The ceremony started with the introduction terminally ill. Enthusiastic, ambitious, goal20 - July/August 2007
oriented, and conversant in German, Polish, and Chinese, Erny eventually hopes to find a position “working overseas in a job that ultimately helps others in a business that would allow [her] to promote international travel and cross-cultural communication.” Perhaps not so coincidentally, President Bush encouraged the seniors to spend their lives aiding those less fortunate than themselves in his graduation comments. At the end of the day, it certainly wasn’t all about President Bush. It wasn’t all about Latrobe’s Saint Vincent College. It wasn’t even all about the graduates. It was about all of these things and more — the future and the promise that it holds. And isn’t that what commencing is all about?
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To Honor and Remember! By J.B. Rossi On Saturday, June 2nd, over 400 Youngstown residents united to honor and remember those from their community who have served in the armed forces. Participants were treated to a grand day of celebration including a parade, gourmet specialties, and a moving ceremony to dedicate the new Brody Memorial Park and Monument located in the center of town. The man responsible for reigniting Youngstown’s pride is longtime resident, Donald J. Rossi, who purchased the park property and donated it and the new memorial obelisk to the town. Beginning at noon, the streets of Youngstown were closed to all traffic as the parade which included Latrobe High School Marching Band, and the Fire Departments from Latrobe, Greensburg, and Youngstown, kicked off the celebration. Next, Youngstown Mayor James B. Yazvec welcomed the crowd and Reverend Aaron Buzzelli, OSB, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, led the opening invocation. The ceremony then continued with speeches from George Love, commander of VFW Post 3414 and commandant of the Marine Corps League, Rolling Rock Detachment, and John E. Spisso, Civilian Aide Emeritus to the Secretary of the Army. Spisso quoted passages from the Gettysburg Address as he praised the men and women from Youngstown who gave their lives for our freedom. “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” He thanked the Rossi family for their kind generosity and asked the Youngstown residents to continue to “support and pray for them.” Bagpipe solos by Chuck McDowell, patriotic songs by the Greater Latrobe Marching Band, and a rendition of “Taps” were also included as the memorial was unveiled. The beautiful 15-foot-tall obelisk which is made from Pennsylvania black stone sits on a pentagonal base which honors all five branches of the armed services. “Erected in honor of the men and women of the Youngstown Community who faithfully served in the Armed services of the United States, local firefighters, and military militia” is inscribed on the front of the memorial. Near the top is the image of the American flag draped across the right side of the peak. Rossi, a Coast Guard veteran and owner of Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research in Youngstown, was quoted as saying that the memorial was donated in gratitude to the town that has “been good to us.” He personally
thanked everyone who was involved in making this day so special including the residents of Youngstown, Gabe Monzo, Tami Roach, Attorney Rich Ferguson, Bob Bauer, Jim Amendola, Jason Gallagher, John Hess and Todd Kimmick and his crew. Tents were set up along the streets and “A Taste of Youngstown” culinary delights were offered at no charge for one hour following the dedication ceremony. All the food was supplied by Youngstown merchants and included 6" subs from Mekic’s, tacos from Pedro’s, pizza from the Rainbow Inn, grilled hamburgers from Chef Dato at the Tin Lizzi, and wings from the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department. Soft drinks were also provided. The Youngstown Social Club was also opened to the public for this special occasion. The crowd was then entertained by a Polka Band and DJ Rick. The pentagonal Memorial Obelisk honors all five branches of the armed forces including Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard , and Marine Corps, the local fire fighters and Military Militia. No greater sacrifice can be made, nor love of community shown, than to lay down one’s life in the performance of duty. With the erection of the Youngstown Memorial in Brody Park, the residents continue to grow in pride. Named for the Young family of pioneers, Youngstown has been a haven of family values and an excellent example of strength and pride in community. Over 200 years ago, Alexander Young envisioned a service plaza to serve the needs of passing travelers along the state road. He purchased a portion of the “The Hermitage” tract of property and helped set up taverns, blacksmiths, wagon makers, harness shops and a variety of other merchants to create his “onestop-shopping” plan. An instant success, Young’s town petitioned to become a borough in 1830. Among Youngstown famous residents include a Governor of Pennsylvania, William Freame Johnston, General George Washington, and Sallie, the brindled bull terrier who gave her life in the Civil War along side the men of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment. Youngstown also includes in her heritage living Golf legend, Arnold Palmer. Through brainstorming, teamwork, and true dedication, Youngstown now has a beautiful park and fabulous monument to honor all service men and women. This memorial celebration day marks a true community highlight which will be remembered for years to come.
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A Healthy Lifestyle For Your Family “Do I have to eat these Mom/ Dad??”, “I don’t like vegetables!”, “This looks yucky!”, “How many more bites?”, “What about dessert?”…….As a parent with young children, do you hear those words? Do you struggle to get your child to eat nutritious meals? “After this show is over”, “This is my favorite part”, “Just a few more minutes!” Do you hear these rebuttals from your child when trying to get them to leave the TV behind? Hopefully, with the resources below, you will have easier, more enjoyable and healthier mealtimes. Because nutrition and exercise go hand in hand, I will also give you information about children and physical fitness. As you help your child to eat well and exercise, remember that you are a great role model! Since children learn their eating habits at a young age, good nutrition is critical. Numerous government agencies and health associations such as the USDA and the American Association of Pediatrics routinely publish important information for all parents to aid us in managing our children’s eating habits, these include: Replacing juice drinks with water – • 60% of 1 year olds drink 11.5oz per day, twice the amount the AAP recommends as a daily allowance for children up to 6 years of age. • The 60% represents a 57% increase in juice consumption for the same age group decade ago • Juice in fact is worse than soda for calories – a 12oz grape soda has 159 calories and a similar size package of unsweetened grape juice represents 228 calories Reducing TV time and removing the TV from all meals –
• TV by itself reduces time spent reading, exercising and spending time outdoors • The average child spends more time watching TV than in school over the course of a year • Children who spend 4 or more hours watching TV are more likely to be overweight • Eating in front of the TV leads to snacking and exposes children to ads promoting unhealthy snacks and soft drinks • Research has shown that families who eat together tend to eat more nutritious meals than families who eat separately. Make eating together a priority and schedule in family meals at least two to three times a week. The USDA provides guidelines and a food pyramid suggesting daily intake of each food group for your child dependent upon their age, sex and weight. Their chart may be viewed at www.mypyramid.gov. The USDA suggests that a girl or boy, ages 2-3, daily needs 5 oz. of grain, 1.5 cups of vegetables, 1.5 cups of fruits, 2 cups of milk and 4 oz. of meat/beans. In the 4-8 age groups, a girl requires 1,800 calories a day compared to 2,000 for a boy. The USDA recommends giving children a variety of foods. To help children understand portion sizes, the USDA encourages parents to read nutrition labels with your child. Another government source is www.fruitsandveggies matter.gov. In addition to our government and medical societies, celebrities and former Presidents are also trying to help families raise healthy children. Recently, Rachel Ray, a television cook, formed a charity called “YUMO”. The charity serves to educate families in developing healthy relationships with food and cooking. (Other components of her charity are feeding hungry children and funding cooking education.) A
couple of cooking tips from YUMO: let children use kitchen scissors (be sure they have rounded edges) to cut ingredients such as herbs, lettuce, celery, green peppers, etc., and let children taste what you are cooking and ask them if you need more or less of an ingredient. YUMO suggests using a master recipe then having the leftovers to create a new dish!! For example, by first cooking turkey Bolognese, you can serve 3 delicious, healthy meals: spaghetti (whole wheat!) w/ turkey Bolognese, turkey tomato soup, and turkey vegetable chili. The Clinton Foundation, along with The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and The American Heart Association has created the “Go Healthy Challenge”. Children may www.nick.com/ register at letsjustplay. To take charge of one’s health, they want to instruct children about a proper diet, exercise and good decisions. Another health and wellness initiative called NBA Fit may be found on www.igohugo.org. Proper eating and exercise information is offered. The American Heart Association also teamed up with National Football League at www.whatmovesU.com. You will find great ideas for getting your children active. At the Association’s website, www.americanheart.org, a fact sheet on kids’ physical activity is supplied and suggestions for fun games to play. Lastly, and most importantly, The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrote Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. They recommend that children and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week, preferable daily. My boys like team sports and have joined local baseball, soccer and basketball programs. If your child does not want to play team sports, you may
try riding bikes, swimming, bowling, skating, dancing, or martial arts. Anything to get them up and going!! A good family activity that we enjoy is hiking. Western PA is a wonderful place to explore together! Zero to Three, a National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, notes that feeding is one of a parent’s most important jobs. To inform parents, they wrote “Healthy from the Start”. The booklet was sponsored by MetLife Foundation and may be viewed at www.zerotothree.org. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers a free, online magazine entitled “Healthy Children”. The magazine provides nutrition and fitness recommendations and is written quarterly. You may read current and past issues on www.aap.org. A good resource if you have an infant is www.verybestbaby.com. You will find recipes (nutritional facts included) and weekly menus. Rachel Ray’s charity provides a plethora of recipes on the website, www.yum-o.org. The recipes are designed for families to cook together, they are simple to prepare and use healthy ingredients. I chose the following recipe because my family loves pasta and I need assistance in providing different ways to feed veggies to my boys! Rachel Ray calls the recipe “Pasta and Trees” and it will serve four. Enjoy!! INGREDIENTS: • 1 lb broccoli tops • 1 lb pasta, such as penne, cavatappi, elbows or medium shells • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter, cut up • 1 cup grated parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano or Romano cheese
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Patriotic Party 230PM, Unity Library, Latrobe, PA; (724) 5321840 www.adamslib.org Registration required
July 1-7
Showcase of Stars The best of the area’s talented young performers combine to present a variety of musical revues on the Hillside Theatre, Idlewild Park, Ligonier, PA; 724-238-3666 www.idlewildpark.com
Thru July 21 St. Vincent Summer Theatre Presents “Leading Ladies” (724) 532-6600 www.stvincent.edu/theatre July 2
Harry Potter Celebration 1030AM Adams Memorial Library Latrobe, PA (724) 537-4383 www.adamslib.org
July 8-14
Derry Ag Fair Derry Agricultural Fairgrounds, Route 982, Derry, PA; 724-694-5619 derrytwpagfair@yahoo.com www.derrytwpagfair.com
July 3-15
White Christmas Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-456-6666 www.pgharts.org
Megan Suite of the Palace Theater Greensburg, Pa 15601 Daily Noon to 5....Thursdays till 9 pm July 15 July 16
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July 21
“Christmas in July” 12-6PM, Derry Outdoor Pool, Derry PA (724) 694-1416 www.darb.org Strongland Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Golf Outing Willowbrook Country Club in Apollo www.strongland.org 724-845-5426 “A Story Book Christmas In July” Idlewild Park, Ligonier, PA; 724-238-3666 www.idlewildpark.com Camelot Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-456-6666 www.pgharts.org Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-642-1800 www.mellonarena.com Movies in the Park At dusk, Legion Keener Park 724-537-4331 www.latroberecreation.org 12 Annual Ice Cream Blast Hosted by ParentWISE, Inc Noon-4 Kirk Nevin Arena, Lynch Field in Greensburg www.co.westmoreland.pa.us “The Saddle Up Band” 930PM, Mutual VFD, Mutual, PA; 724-5374331 www.latroberecreation.org
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Doobie Brothers 7:30 pm Grey Rocks Amphitheatre, Champion, PA 866-703-ROCK (7625 www.7springs.com
Aug 31-Sep 2 AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest One of the nation’s best free music festivals; presented at Johnstown’s festival park, 814539-1889 www.johnstownfolkfest.org Aug 1
Elko Concerts presents “Social Distortion” 7:30 PM Palace Theatre, Greensburg, PA 724836-8000 www.thepalacetheatre.org
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Derry Great Garage Sale Derry, PA 724-694-2030 www.derryborough.org
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Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge 8PM, Arcadia Theater, Windber, PA; 814-4679070 www.arcadiatheater.net
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Valley Players of Ligonier presents Little Shop of Horrors 8PM, Ligonier Theatre, Ligonier, PA; 724-2386514 x2, vpltheater@wpa.net
Aug 3-5
53rd Annual Health & Wellness Conference Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Monroeville, PA 412373-7300 www.pghexpomart.com
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Josh Groban Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-642-1800 www.mellonarena.com
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9th Annual Rogers-McFeely Sprint Triathlon 9AM, Rogers-McFeely Memorial Pool & Latrobe Memorial Stadium 724-537-4331 www.latroberecreation.org registration reqd
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Celebrate the Lotus 1-3PM, Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, PA; 724-837-1500 www.wmuseumaa.org registration required, $50 per person
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New York State of Mind 8PM, Ligonier Theatre, Ligonier, PA; 724238-6514 x2, vpltheater@wpa.net
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Living History Weekend Compass Inn, Laughlintown, PA; 724-2384983 www.compassinn.com
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Johnstown Film & Wine Festival A three-day presentation of new short films at the Johnstown Flood Museum & Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown; 814-539-1889 www.johnstownfilmfest.org
July 23-27
Old Fashioned Days Hand crafts, classic and antique vehicles in the nightly car parade. Idlewild Park, Ligonier, PA; 724-238-3666 www.idlewildpark.com
Aug 10-11
Valley Players of Ligonier presents Little Shop of Horrors 8PM, Ligonier Theatre, Ligonier, PA; 724-2386514 x2, vpltheater@wpa.net
July 13
“The Shooters Band” 6PM, Mutual VFD, Mutual, PA 724-537-4331 www.latroberecreation.org
July 24-29
Cats Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-456-6666 www.pgharts.org
Aug 10
Hippyfest 7pm Grey Rocks Amphitheatre, Champion, PA 866-703-ROCK (7625) www.7springs.com
July 13
Comedian Craig Ferguson 8PM, Palace Theatre, Greensburg, PA 724836-8000 www.thepalacetheatre.org
Jul 26-Aug19 St. Vincent Summer Theatre Presents “Opal’s Baby” (724) 532-6600 www.stvincent.edu/theatre
Aug 11
“The Shooters Band” 930PM, Mutual VFD, Mutual, PA 724-5374331 www.latroberecreation.org
July 13
5th Annual Car Cruise 5PM, Mutual VFD, Mutual, PA 724-537-4331 www.latroberecreation.org
July 27
The Wiggles Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-642-1800 www.mellonarena.com
Aug 11-18
Washington County Agricultural Fair 2151 N. Main Street in Washington www.washingtonfair.org, 724-225-7718
July 14-15
Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Monroeville, PA 412-373-7300 www.pghexpomart.com
July 28
Aug 12
Antiques and Collectibles Sale 7AM, Hanna’s Town, Forbes Road, Greensburg;724-836-1800
July 14-15
10th Annual Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race At the North Shore Riverfront Park; (412) 400-6844 stanzilli@sportslegendsgroup.com
7th Annual Five Star Trail Poker Run 830AM-Noon Lynch Field in Greensburg, PA 724.830.3950 Choose a four-mile walk or a twelve-mile bike ride www.co.westmoreland.pa.us registration reqd
Aug 12
Valley Players of Ligonier presents Little Shop of Horrors 230PM, Ligonier Theatre, Ligonier, PA; 238-6514 x2, vpltheater@wpa.net
July 14-15
St. Benedict Parish Festival Outdoor Mass at 5PM Sat, Festival6-11PM Sat, Noon- 10PM Sun, Entertainment, Food, Family, Fun. Marguertite, PA; 724-834-5120
July 15 - Aug 3
The Five County Arts Assoc. Inc. presents its Western Pennslyvania Open Juried Art Exhibition
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July 28
The Johnstown Classic Rockers 8PM, Arcadia Theater, Windber, PA; 814-4679070 www.arcadiatheater.net
Summer in Ligonier Arts & Crafts On the Diamond, Ligonier, PA 724-238-4200 www.ligonier.com
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August Fun Fest 11-7 pm Cedar Creek Park Rostraver Township off Route 51, one-quarter mile north of I-70. 724.830.3950 www.co.westmoreland.pa.us
Aug 14
Elko Concerts presents Jonas Brothers 7:30 PM Palace Theatre, Greensburg, PA 724-836-8000 www.thepalacetheatre.org
July 28-29 Steel City Con (Toy, Comic & Childhood Collectible Show) Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Monroeville, PA 412373-7300 www.pghexpomart.com Jul 31-Aug 5The Full Monty Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-456-6666 www.pgharts.org
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Movies in the Park At dusk, Legion Keener Park 724-537-4331 www.latroberecreation.org
Aug 17-19
Blairsville Diamond Days 238 E Market St. Blairsville, PA 724-459-6252 www.blairsvillepa.net
Greensburg Summer Concert Series Friday Nights thru Labor Day , 7PMSt. Clair Park, Greensburg, PA; 724-838-4323 www.summersounds.com MCG Jazz 2007-2008 Concert Series www.mcgjazz.org
Aug 17-24
Westmoreland County Fair Westmoreland Fair Grounds, Pleasant Unity,PA 724-423-5005 www.westmorelandfair.com
Aug 18-19
Living History Weekend Compass Inn, Laughlintown, PA 724-238-4983 www.compassinn.com
First Friday Wine Tastings The first Friday of each month, 6-8PM, Green Gables Restaurant, Jennerstown, PA 814-629-9201, www.GreenGablesRestaurant.com
Aug 19
“Surf & Turf” Caribbean Party 12-6 pm Derry Outdoor Pool, Derry PA (724) 694-1416 http://www.darb.org
Thursday Evenings at the Westmoreland Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 7PM, FREE Program
Aug 19-25
Somerset County Fair Somerset County Fairgrounds, Mount Davis Road, Meyersdale, PA 814-267-3294
Aug 21
Hotel California 8PM, Arcadia Theater, Windber, PA; 814-4679070 www.arcadiatheater.net
Greensburg Toastmasters Club We enable people to improve their communication and leadership skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Meets Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Greensburg Court House, Main Street, Greensburg. For more information call Mike at 724 537 7966
Aug 22
American Idols LIVE! Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-642-1800 www.mellonarena.com
Aug 25
“The Saddle Up Band” 930PM, Mutual VFD, Mutual, PA 724-5374331www.latroberecreation.org
Aug 25
Twilight Tour at Fallingwater Rt. 381 S. Mill Run, PA 724-329-8501 www.fallingwater.org
Aug 25-26
Wine & Food Festival Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA 814-352-7777 www.7springs.com
Aug 31-Sept 2 Johnstown FolkFest New Festival Park, Johnstown, PA 814-5391889 www.johnstownfolkfest.org Aug 31-Sept 3 PA Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival Westmoreland County Fairgrounds, Greensburg, PA 724-863-4577 www.familyfestivals.com Sept 8-9
Sept 28-30
NATIONAL CITY’S TOUR DE STRONGLAND BIKE RACE Saturday Off-Road Races at Roaring Run near Apollo—Sunday, as part of the Fort Hand Festival in Kunkle Park, Washington Twp… 9 races with 6 categories each… cash awards and prizes. Registration forms at the Strongland Chamber office in July. www.strongland.org 724-845-5426 Willliamsburg & Jamestown, VA First Baptist Church, 201 S. Sixth St., West Newton, Pa has two trips planned Double occupancy $282. Reservations until July 31, 2007 Contact Monica Maleski 724-872-5626 for flyers
Recurring Activities around the area . . . American Red Cross Blood Drives Please call for locations and times 724-837-3671 Barnes & Noble-Our children’s storytime Every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 10:00 AM and Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. The last Wednesday morning of each month at 10:00 AM we have a Signing Storytime with a storyteller from Amer Sign Lang Assoc,
Farmers Markets www.buylocalpa.org
Sunday Evening Band Concerts May 27-Aug 26 Each Sunday Evening at 7PM on the Diamond in Ligonier 724-238-4200 www.ligonier.com
Duquesne Light Summer Jazz Series presents MCG Jazz Nights at Tusca Tapa Restaurant in the Southside Works 7 and 830PM, JULY 4, 11, 18, 25 and AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 www.manchesterbidwell.org Meet the Scientists Carnegie Museum of Natural History On two Saturdays this month, meet a different Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientist in one of our permanent exhibit halls for an informal discussion of the Museum’s collections and on-going research. Free with museum admission, registration is not required. www.carnegiemnh.org Steam Train Excursions at Steamtown, Scranton to MoscowStation Weekly through September 1st 888-693-9391 or 570-340-5206, www.nps.gov/stea Free Family Activities Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Saturdays and Sundays Explore selected exhibits with hands-on materials, examine natural history specimens and artifacts at our Discover Carts, experience the thrill of digging in Bonehunters Quarry, and more! For available activities on the day of your visit, be sure to pick up a TODAY sheet at any information desk. Free with Museum admission, no registration required. www.carnegiemnh.org ARTventures: Family Art-making in the Galleries Carnegie Museum of Art Free w/ museum admission. Sat. and Sun., 12:30–4:30 pm Join us every Saturday and Sunday for a fun exploration of artists and their work in our collection. With the guidance of ARTventures staff, set off together to discover something new in a museum location. A new destination each month! Stay as long as you like, and enhance your museum visit by looking and thinking in a hands-on way.www.cmoa.org 412-622-3131 Good Fridays Andy Warhol Museum Friday Nights-, 5-10PM, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-237-8300; www.warhol.org The Weekend Factory, Andy Warhol Museum Every Sat and Sun, 12-4PM, Open studio workshop provides opportunities for visitors of all ages to experiment with materials, techniques and themes used by Warhol. 412-237-8300; www.warhol.org
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Chesterfields Restaurant Farmers’ Market Route 30 East, North Huntington Saturday 9 –Noon Contact Paul Sarver 724-834-2334 Greensburg Community Market Lynchfield Park & Aerobic Center, Rt. 819 Saturday 9 –Noon Contact Paul Sarver 724-834-2334 Greensburg Downtown Farmers’ Market Behind City Hall, Main Street Tuesday 3-6 p.m. Contact Paul Sarver 724-834-2334 Indiana Downtown Farmers’ Market 8th & Church Streets Wed 4-6 ; Sat 9:45 – noon; July 5- Sept. 30 Contact Jane Dorr 724-463-9170 Ligonier Country Market Springer Road between Quik G’s gas station and the Senior High School Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Contact Jim Mikula (724) 238-6702 Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market Levin’s parking lot off Main St. Wednesday 4-7 Sarver Hill Route 66 Farmers’ Market Exit 9, Toll Route 66 North, Greensburg Thursday 3-6 Contact Paul Sarver 724-834-2334 Scottdale Farmers’ Market Rite Aid Parking Lot Rt.819 South Sunday 4-7 p.m Contact Tom Bailey 724-887-0952 Somerset County Farmers’ Market Georgian Place north parking lot Wednesday 3-6 July 11- Sept. 26 Contact Larry Cogan 814-445-7420 Springs Farmers Market Saturdays through Sept. 15th: 8AM-2PM Route 669 in Springs, PA; 3 miles north of Grantsville, MD; 4 miles south of Salisbury, PA 814-662-4366
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