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JANUARY impression with art parties An outgoing assistant district attor- 31 - KAYLA PONGRAC ney has confirmed that he wants to be Our Town Correspondent Cambria County’s chief prosecutor. FEBRUARY Greg Neugebauer, a partner with bout three years ago, when Ellen the Ebensburg-based Neugebauer & 5, 2019 Mostoller began repurposing items Swope law firm, is seeking the Repub- such as wall hangings and vintage lican nomination for district attorney. suitcases, she thought it’d be fun to He has been an assistant district addA some colorful finishing touches to her “new” attorney in Cambria County the past household items. So, she purchased a large col- two-and-a-half years. lection of stencils and stenciling equipment. Jan. 25, Neugebauer said, was his “But every time I used those stencils,” last day in that position. SPORTS Mostoller said, “it was a huge disaster. I’m pretty The move may pit Neugebauer crafty, too, so I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t against Cambria County District able to do it.” Attorney Kelly Callihan, his former Around the time one such disaster occurred, supervisor. Callihan also confirmed a new business called Chalk Couture popped up on Mostoller’s Facebook feed. with Our Town that she will seek a “When I saw the ad for Chalk Couture, I said, third term. ‘Could that really be as easy as it looks?’ and Neugebauer, a Cresson native, lives in Ebensburg. He said he is married then, to be honest, I completely forgot about it Ellen Mostoller of Westmont poses for a photograph. and bought more stencils,” she said. and has two children. Then another project flopped. And then Asked for details regarding his cam- another. paign, he declined to elaborate. Stenciling just wasn’t working out. Both Neugebauer and Callihan said “Finally, I said, ‘This is crazy. I should take they will be releasing campaign details ATHLETE a look at Chalk Couture.’ So, I went on their in the near future. website and I was absolutely thrilled with OF THE everything I saw,” the Westmont resident It really is as easy as it looks. But let’s say WEEK: said. “I ended up donating all of my stencils to something goes wrong. Maybe too much paste Goodwill.” was used, or the person decides last-minute that In the months since, Mostoller has gone “all purple isn’t the color of the day. Mostoller can BROCK Staff photo by Kayla Pongrac Staff photo by Kayla Pongrac in” when it comes to Chalk Couture, a new direct The “before” image of a lift up the transfer, wipe the chalkboard clean The “after” image of this and . . . well, there you have it: a blank slate. MOORE sales company headquartered in Utah. She is Chalk Couture piece. Chalk Couture piece. Johnstown’s first “independent designer” with Let’s say the chalkboard transfer comes out so — B1 the company. well that the person never wants it to be erased. “You know when you find a good show on much guaranteed to be put on display due to the Sure thing. Mostoller can make the design Netflix and you start talking to everyone about nature of the craft. permanent with a special spray. The silk screen it? That’s how I feel about Chalk Couture,” she With Chalk Couture, Mostoller said, transfers are reusable and there are so many said. “I just feel like I need to share this. I just participants aren’t painting per se — they’re transfer designs from which to choose. FAMILY VALUES love it so much.” transferring a pre-made design to a product of Next month, Chalk Couture is releasing more Chalk Couture gives Mostoller and other their choice. than 120 new designs. These designs cover a independent designers opportunities to host Making a piece of art with Chalk Couture is wide range of interests, from sports to religion events that offer participants “experiences” that regarded as easy and, in some cases, fool-proof. to literature. If someone wants to make a winter are similar to guided art parties, which involve Take one of Mostoller’s chalkboard products, for scarf featuring a quote from and a silhouette painting on canvas with friends in a laid-back, instance. of Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s “Pride and friendly, judgement-free environment. No If someone wants to apply a Chalk Couture Prejudice,” that could be done. If someone artistic ability is necessary to participate in design to a 5x7 inch chalkboard, Mostoller wants to place a quote from the Bible on a piece these parties, and participants get to take their would instruct him or her select paste colors of furniture, no problem. artwork home with them at the end of the to use, and then he or she would place the silk The items to which Chalk Couture designs can evening. screen transfer on the chalkboard, dab the paste be applied are as wide-ranging as the transfers With guided art parties, Mostoller said, there’s intermittently across the transfer and, finally, themselves: picture frames, mirrors, pillows, CAIRNBROOK always a chance participants may not like their use a squeegee to spread the paste across it. T-shirts, blankets, mugs, bags, bibs and more. finished painting and therefore may not feel It’s so simple that even children as young as The transfers are also wood, metal and glass- NATIVE inclined to display it. Chalk Couture is a little bit 5 — with a parent or guardian present to assist friendly. LEADS different in that the finished product is pretty — could do it. (See MOSTOLLER, A3) MEDICAL RESEARCH AT PITT — C1

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SO-598215-1 F ax 814-539-0239 Our Town, Johnstown, Pa. Wednesday, January 30, 2019, A3 Mostoller (Continued from A1) in Cambria County, and again for those who wish she’s planning fundraisers to participate in “BYOT,” Every project, Mostoller for American Cancer which stands for “Bring said, can be as unique as the Society, Our Mothers of Your Own T-Shirt.” This person making it. Sorrows and a local Elks event is to be held from 6 to “People are just so thrilled group. 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Participants that they’re able to make She is available to host are welcome to select any something so beautiful with public events, private of Mostoller’s transfers and very little effort,” Mostoller parties, baby showers, any ink colors they’d like. Home Cooking said. “I love it when people wedding showers, Heat pressing is included. Sponsored by say, ‘I don’t have an artistic fundraisers, birthday Pre-registration is required Conz atti’s Italian Market bone in my body.’ Usually, parties, team-building by emailing Mostoller. they’re the first ones done events and more. “Actually, I Can . . . Sip and their finished products Three of Mostoller’s and Chalk” is to take place are gorgeous. Chalk Couture public events from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at “At my last event, I had are right around the corner. B&L Wine Cellars, located someone come up to me The first is “Chalk and at 900 Broad St. Pre- and say, ‘This was so much Chat,” which is to be held registration is required by fun. I really didn’t think I Feb. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. emailing Mostoller. could do it.’ I’ve also noticed inside Mostoller’s home in From mid-February Crab Mac ‘n Cheese that if indeed you have Johnstown. She’s inviting onward, Mostoller plans to some artistic ability, you people to stop by her craft have many new transfers by Teres a Mrozowski can really do some amazing room and see how to make just released by Chalk things.” Couture available for use. a piece of Chalk Couture art. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Mostoller said her They can even take a small Additional public events business “blew up” back in finished product home. Plus, throughout the community 2 sticks unsalted butter 1-2 tablespoons Old Bay November. she’ll give attendees a sneak will be announced on 1/2 cup fl our seasoning Her first public event was peek into the company’s Mostoller’s Facebook pages. 4 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce held at B&L Wine Cellars new spring collection. Pre- At Mostoller’s events, she 3/4 pound white American 1 pound Cavatappi pasta, cooked in Johnstown’s Cambria registration is required by has inks, pastes, transfers and drained City neighborhood. The first emailing Mostoller. and other Chalk Couture cheese, chunked or shredded event sold out, so she was From 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6, supplies available for 1/4 pound white Cheddar cheese, 1 large can of lump crabmeat asked to add a second one. Mostoller will be working purchase should anyone chunked or shredded “December was huge, in conjunction with wish to take home a bundle too,” she said. Community Arts Center and begin experimenting — DIRECTIONS It was the same with of Cambria County to host just like she did. Heat butter and fl our in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring often to January. and February is “Forget Love: I’d Rather Fall “For me, Chalk Couture make a light, loose roux (about 3 to 4 minutes). In a separate saucepan, fills a creative void,” she looking good as well. in Chocolate.” Participants heat the milk until it is medium hot, not scalding. Add the heated milk “There’s a ton of room will be making a sign with said. “I love finding new and different ways to use to the roux and whisk together, over medium heat, until it is thick and for growth within Chalk that humorous line on it. To it. Two weeks ago, I used smooth. Add the cheeses, seasoning and Worcestershire sauce to the Couture, so it’s an exciting register for this workshop, two transfers and paste on mixture and mix well. Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles, then stir time to be involved in this call 814-255-6515. Pre- an old dresser. It totally in the crabmeat. If desired, place mixture into a baking dish and place company,” Mostoller said. “I registration is required. All changed the dresser from under a broiler on high for 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top before love how there are so many profits are to benefit the arts something boring to a serving. different ways to run your center. statement piece, and it took business. It’s so versatile. Mostoller’s craft room in me about 10 minutes to I’ve sold my finished her home will be open once complete.” products, hosted events and have even been asked to Enter your recipe online at: make customized items.” Mostoller likes hosting www.fl avorsandfavorites.com events. Getting out into the community. Meeting and you people. Showing them how could win a easy it is to feel “artsy” with Chalk Couture. During the holiday $50 season, Mostoller said she enjoyed helping senior Whip • Banquet room up to Conzatti’s citizens make ornaments 100 people Dining at the Cambria County • Outside pond, Deck, BBQ, Tues. - Thurs. 4-9 Gift Card Foster Grandparents Fri. 4-10 • Sun. 8-7 Volleyball & Bocci Ball Closed Mondays Christmas party. Looking Enterit your bestup! recipe for Main Entrées, Casseroles, ahead, she’s hosting a Chalk P. O. 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SO-604116-1 MON. -FRI. 9-7; SAT. 8-5; CLOSED SUNDAY•PRICES VALID THROUGH FEB. 2, 2019 Our Town, Johnstown, Pa. Wednesday, January 30, 2019, B1 SPORTS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: BROCK MOORE BETH ANN MILLER things he’s going to do in bamiller@ourtownjohnstown. life are going to overshad- com ow everything he’s doing in wrestling or whatever.” n elementa- Moore also plays wide ry school, Brock receiver and defensive Moore would go to back in football for the watch the wrestlers Trojans. Mark Mosorjak, competeI at the University an assistant football coach of Pittsburgh at Johns- at Greater Johnstown and town Sports Center. the school’s new athletic On Jan. 17, Moore director, praised Moore became one of them. The for his dedication and Greater Johnstown High commitment to school School senior signed his and sports. National Letter of Intent “We’re here to cele- to attend Pitt-Johnstown brate a kid who’s exuded and wrestle for head pride and tradition from coach Pat Pecora and the the moment I met him,” two-time NCAA Division Mosorjak said. “He’s one II national champions of those kids I had the next year. opportunity to coach in “They’ve always been on football and I think he my list,” Moore said about plays (every position), considering the Moun- wherever we use him, be- tain Cats to continue his cause he knew everything athletic career. “I’m super and worked hard at excited. I love what the everything, every single program has done. I want day. to be the best me I can be “What a great day for and fulfill my potential — Brock and the Moore and exceed it.” family, and the whole The 17-year-old, who Johnstown community, Staff photo by Beth Miller currently wrestles at 145 because we get a chance Greater Johnstown senior wrestler Brock Moore (center), celebrates the signing of his National Letter of Intent on Jan. pounds, has also trained 17 with (left to right) his wrestling coach Will Harris, father Jake Moore, mother Marlena Moore and wrestling coach to keep one of our own for the last four years Carlton Haselrig. Moore has committed to wrestle for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown next fall. here at home. We can’t under the Trojans wres- wait to see what great tling coaches Will Harris including a personal goal things Brock does up the and Carlton Haselrig, to place at states this year. street at UPJ.” both successful former “The team’s doing well,” Moore thanked his par- Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers Moore said about the Tro- ents, Jake and Marlena in their own right. jan wrestlers. “We have a Moore of Riverside, and Harris said he’s lot of young guys, and it’s his coaches for all of their watched Moore grow up, cool that I’m kind of their guidance and support and he knows Moore will leader. I can show them over the years. be an asset to Pecora’s that anything is possible.” “A big thanks to every- program. Harris said that young one,” he said. “They’ve “I’ve been around him leaders are what makes all helped out so much, since he was about 4 or the school’s athletic pro- and my parents have been 5 years old, wrestling grams successful. behind me all the way.” through our elementary “That’s what we want In addition to sports, he program and our junior our program to be built is in the National Honor high program as well, now around, a kid that is Society, a senior repre- high school,” Harris said. working hard, a kid that sentative and is active in “Kids like this are hard just goes after it,” he said. the Pep Club at Greater to replace; a kid that’s a “(Moore’s) scrappy, a Johnstown. leader in the locker room straight-A student. It’s At graduation, he is to and in the wrestling room hard to find a kid doing receive both a diploma and on the school bus, all better than he does. and an associate’s in liber- of the types of things that “Most of our kids have al arts through the high coaches sometimes over- been wrestling together school’s dual enrollment look. A kid like this helps for years, since they wres- program with Pennsylva- you out. tled in elementary. This nia Highlands Communi- “I just wanted to let signing day is huge be- ty College. Staff photo by Beth Miller coach Pecora know — I cause they get to see that He plans to major Moore graduates from Greater Johnstown this year with both a high school diploma think he knows already his hard work has paid in computer science at and an associate’s from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College through the high — he’s getting a great kid. off. A lot of people want to school’s dual enrollment program. Pitt-Johnstown. We can talk about the look at the multiple time Before all of that, how- wrestling and the football state champs and all those Harris added: “I’m glad know it, he’s probably this program once he’s ever, there’s the remain- and all the other stuff, but guys, but you gotta look at he’s just going to UPJ so going to be here coaching out of college, he’s that der of his senior wrestling this is a great kid and the these kids, kids that make he can come back and my kid. type of kid. He’s a great season to concentrate on, programs do well.” help us out. Before we “He may be running kid.”

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The and critically important tion and mental health Below is the anticipated Preparation work for Force and Magellan trainings take place in opportunity to become a trainings at no cost to the schedule of sewer line construction is occurring Healthcare are sponsor- the first floor conference suicide-alert helper,” said community. work in the City of Johns- throughout the project ing two safeTALK suicide room of the Commerce Tracy Shultz, director of These training options town for the week of Jan. area. No traffic impacts alertness training sessions Center, 1003 Broad St. in operations for Magellan include Question Per- 28, according to Mayor are anticipated. Jan. 31 in Johnstown. Johnstown. Healthcare in Cambria suade and Refer, which Frank Janakovic. Broad Street – Liberoni The first session is The safeTALK training County. offers information on how Kernville – Snyder Envi- Preparation work for scheduled from 9 a.m. to teaches participants to Magellan Healthcare to recognize the warn- ronmental Services construction is occurring noon and the second is recognize signs of sui- provides behavioral ing signs of suicide and Preparation work for throughout the project scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. cidal ideation in others, health managed care to construction is occurring respond responsibly, and area. No traffic impacts The training is open to and offers ways to safely Cambria County Med- throughout the project are anticipated. Mental Health First Aid any interested community engage and connect those icaid recipients through area. No traffic impacts training, two separate member who is 15 years individuals with resources Behavioral Health of of age and older, and no trained in suicide inter- Cambria County. Both courses that teach how to formal preparation in the vention. The training of these organizations identify, understand and field is required. Both ses- stresses safety while chal- have been crucial to the respond to signs of mental sions are free, but partici- lenging taboos that inhibit creation of the Cambria illnesses and substance pants must pre-register by open talk about suicide. County Suicide Preven- use disorders in adults tion Task Force, which and youth. started in February 2018 For information on and includes more than future trainings, call the 25 member agencies and local Magellan Healthcare organizations. care management center In addition to safe- at 814-691-0700 or visit TALK, Magellan Health- magellanofpa.com. 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Story” is viewed by some as retroactive recognition for It also held the record for Oscar wins (with eight) not winning for this film. — including for Best Picture — until “Gigi” (1958) * “Ninotchka” (comedy), one of Greta Garbo’s final OUR TOWN CORRESPONDENT received nine and “Ben-Hur” (1959) received 11. That films, promoted with the slogan “Garbo laughs!” [email protected] record was matched by “Titanic” (1997) and “The Lord * “Of Mice and Men” (contemporary drama), an @mts_wrtr of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003). adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel. One of those Oscars — for Best Supporting Actress * “Stagecoach” (western), starring John Wayne in Being a classic film fan, I’m again counting down — went to Hattie McDaniel for her role of Mammy, his breakout role. Character actor Thomas Mitchell the days to Turner Classic Movies’ “31 Days of Oscar,” making her the first African-American to win an Acad- won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role, which launches Feb. 1 and concludes March 3. I’m emy Award. and also appeared in “Gone with the Wind” and “Mr. certain that films released in 1939 will be well-repre- Although “The Wizard of Oz” received only one Smith Goes to Washington.” sented. Oscar — for Best Original Music Score — it remains a * “Wuthering Heights” (adaptation of a classic), If the 1930s and 1940s were the Golden Age of Hol- beloved film for people of all ages. I agree with Hesse starring a brooding Laurence Olivier as Heathcliff in lywood, then 1939 was possibly filmdom’s most golden who asked, “Eighty years on, is there a single human his first American film. year. who has not, at some point, linked arms to skip down Consider also these top-grossing films not nomi- Films released 80 years ago include two enduring the sidewalk like they’re off to see the wizard?” nated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: “Jesse fan favorites: “Gone with the Wind” and “The Wizard Joining these as Best Picture Academy Award nomi- James,” “The Rains Came,” “Babes in Arms,” “Dodge of Oz.” Although some have suggested that, in light nees in 1940 were films representing varied genres: City,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Gunga Din,” of civil rights advances, the former hasn’t aged well, * “Dark Victory” (melodrama), starring Bette Davis “The Women,” “Another Thin Man,” “Destry Rides it’s believed to be the most successful film in cinema in one of her most memorable performances as a Again” and “Drums Along the Mohawk.” history. young heiress with terminal cancer. “The Women” was perhaps the most revolutionary As Monica Hesse wrote in The Washington Post: * “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” (period drama), starring film of the year. Featuring an all-star cast of Hol- “There’s no denying that the Technicolor melodra- Robert Donat in the title role, for which he received lywood actresses (including Joan Crawford, Joan ma introduced generations of filmmakers and ticket the Best Actor award over Clark Gable in “Gone with Fontaine, Paulette Goddard, Rosalind Russell and buyers to the concept of a sweeping historical epic. the Wind.” Norma Shearer), the film was adapted from the play Without ‘Gone with the Wind,’ would there have been * “Love Affair” (romance), featuring Charles Boyer by Clare Boothe Luce and had no speaking parts for ‘Titanic’?” and Irene Dunne in a story remade with Cary Grant male actors. “Gone with the Wind” has grossed nearly $400 and Deborah Kerr in 1957 in “An Affair to Remember,” I’ve seen most of these films multiple times — and million globally at the box office. In 2007, Turner a film often referenced in “Sleepless in Seattle.” look forward to catching them again — during “31 Entertainment estimated the gross to be equivalent to * “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (contemporary Days of Oscar.” approximately $3.3 billion when adjusted for inflation, drama), starring Jimmy Stewart in his breakout role; Pass the popcorn, please. Friends, colleagues mourn the loss of Somerset County offi cial MICHELLE GANASSI John was both a to his family and to our school district, the North a great job in the class- I send out my heartfelt [email protected] dedicated public servant Democratic party. Our Star School District and room,” he said. “When I sympathy to his wife and and a wonderful man. He thoughts and prayers are the county in general,” he became the superinten- his family.” — former Somerset County Com- will be missed by all.” — with Janet and her fami- said. dent I would visit every Democratic state Sen. missioner John Vatavuk State Rep. Carl Walker ly.” — Somerset Coun- “I believe as a commis- classroom and was always Rich Kasunic. will be remembered as a Metzgar. ty Treasurer Donna sioner, Commissioner happy to go into John’s. Terlingo said the county selfless community leader Vatavuk announced in Matsko Schmitt Vatavuk was very dedi- He made learning fun for lost a good person. who worked tirelessly to November that he would Somerset County Com- cated to Somerset County the kids.” “He will be missed,” improve the county. not seek a fourth term in missioner Pat Terlingo and I know for a fact he “Somerset County lost Terlingo said. “He is Those who knew office. worked with Vatavuk both enjoyed coming to work a really good friend and a appreciated and I just Vatavuk were saddened Vatavuk was a teach- in the North Star School every day. I know he was person who was dedicated feel so sad. Sadness for Sunday with the news that er with the North Star District and as the ap- dedicated to his job as to the progress of Som- myself and sadness for his he had lost his battle with School District. He served pointed commissioner to a commissioner and I erset County. That was family.” cancer about three weeks 16 years as a Windber finished James T. Yoder’s am sure that he will be number 1 in his heart, his “Alice and I are deeply after he was diagnosed school board member. term. missed.” — Somerset soul and his mind. John saddened by passing of with stage 4 lung cancer. “I knew John somewhat “I’ve always found County Clerk of Courts will be sadly missed by his Commissioner Vatavuk. The cancer had metasta- when he was a teacher. I him to be honorable, a Rose Svonavec. friends, his neighbors and In his decades of public sized to his brain, spine really got to know John hard worker who wanted Terlingo said he worked his constituents. Person- service, he was always and the lymph nodes of in the 1980s when he ran to help people and do closely with Vatavuk ally my sympathy is with willing to work across his abdomen. He passed for state representative. anything he could for during his tenure as a his wife Janet. You’ll nev- party lines and put the away Sunday afternoon. He was very dedicated to Somerset County, which teacher. er find a more dedicated, community first.” - U.S. He was 69. teaching, to the county, includes the Windber “In my opinion he did hard-working individual. Rep. John Joyce.

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I’ve enjoyed the beenH the focal point of Di- and running.” zone like I did,” she said. ride, and I hope it’s a ana Lynn Pakstis’s nursing Her responsibilities “Take the values you got longer ride yet.” and administrative career. grew as the program grew, For more than 20 years, and eventually she was Pakstis has worked in the named administrative di- field of clinical research, rector for the Division of where health care pro- Infectious Diseases’ entire Sewing volunteers sought fessionals study how to research program. She better diagnose, treat and OUR TOWN them life again. I never also earned a master’s in prevent disease. During meet the families, but it’s business administration the last 14 years she has The Home Nursing like I help them to receive in 2009 from the Univer- been the administrative Agency’s Healing Patch a gift from their loved sity of Pittsburgh’s Katz leader of research efforts program is looking for one.” Business School. to prevent and treat in- volunteers whose sewing Janice Snowberger of The division’s efforts in fectious diseases, espe- skills can help provide Duncansville chose to medical research, Pakstis cially in organ transplant comfort to a grieving join the sewing volun- said, have saved lives. patients, at the University child. teers more than eight “We offer treatments of Pittsburgh Department Sewing volunteers years ago, when quilting that are sometimes not of Medicine. create memory bears friends shared about tor’s office, and I realized hospital’s cardiovascular available in smaller On Jan. 8, Pakstis was and pillows for children the projects they were by being a nurse, I could research unit as a senior community facilities,” promoted to associate enrolled in the Heal- working on for children do much more to help clinical research nurse she said. “That gives our division administrator for ing Patch: A Program participating in the people,” she said. “I went coordinator. patients a step up. We’ve endocrinology, geriatrics for Loss and Hope for Healing Patch. She takes back (to school), got (my In 2000 she was hired been able to save lives . . . and infectious diseases. Grieving Children and special care with the nursing degree) and never by the University of people have walked out of Her administrative lead- Their Families, as well materials provided by looked back.” Pittsburgh to manage this hospital that I never ership is going to include as some children signif- the family and gives each Pakstis earned an asso- the daily operations of thought were going to. the university’s medical icantly impacted by the bear or pillow its own ciate’s in nursing in 1992 its Institutional Review “I wanted to make an research in the endo- passing of patients in the personality. from the Community Col- Board, which oversees impact on people, and crinology and geriatrics Family Hospice program. “I thought this would lege of Allegheny County the work of all research I think we’ve done that divisions as well. The bears and pillows are be a good way for me to and a bachelor’s in nurs- projects being done at the here.” She is also one of five created from personal help children deal with ing in 1998 from Carlow. university. In addition to her Carlow University alumni items that belonged to their loss,” she said. “My contributions as a med- who received the 2018 the child’s departed loved favorite part is trying to “I was working in a doctor’s ical professional, Paks- Carlow Laureate award one, including T-shirts, make the bear unique in tis is a volunteer in the for distinguished alumni office, and I realized by being sweatshirts, blankets and some way for the child.” Pittsburgh community last May. even a military jacket Anyone interested in a nurse, I could do much more for Project Bundle-Up, The Cairnbrook native “It’s something they sharing their time and Toys for Tots and the U.S. said her Somerset County to help people,” she said. “I can hold and hug to find sewing abilities to give Transplant Games. upbringing provided a comfort in and be able to grieving children a tan- went back (to school), got (my She also enjoys trave- solid background for her heal,” said volunteer Ja- gible link to their loved ling. Her journeys have future success. nursing degree) and never net Smith of Ebensburg, ones can contact Melody taken her to Europe “Back home, if someone who chose to become Ray, Healing Patch Vol- several times, and she is needed help, there was looked back.” involved after personally unteer Coordinator/Grief taking a trip to Jamaica experiencing the support always someone willing to Specialist, at mray@ this year for her birthday. of hospice for her dad homenursingagency.com help,” she said. “It taught After working four years She moved to the Divi- She also wants to take a and father-in-law. “I pray or 814-947-7200. More me a strong work ethic, as an intensive care nurse sion of Infectious Diseas- “dream vacation” to Aus- over the materials when I information is available spirituality and hones- at Allegheny General es in 2004 to organize tralia someday. get them and ask God to online at homenursin- ty . . . it helped me stay Hospital, she joined the a translational research These and other oppor- guide my hands as I give gagency.com. grounded and maintained my foundation. (Moving away) it’s easy to get lost and lose your way, but I had a solid foundation and people who influ- enced me. I took those values and held on to winner!!! them.” FURNITURE –CARPET –DRAPERIES Parents Stanley J. and Diana Pakstis instilled 2450 Bedford Street •Johnstown, PA 15904 those values in the young- In the Geistown Cloverleaf er Diana, her four broth- ers and two sisters. 814.266.6513 “My father often said, Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9to7,Fri. 9to5 ‘When you look in the mirror, you better like what you’re seeing,’” Pakstis said, meaning that personal integrity is more important than physical appearance. She has taken GRANDPRIZE! CONGRATULATIONS that advice to heart in her own life and career. “I always treat my patients like (they are) a FLEXSTEEL family member who was DEBBIE sick,” she said. Pakstis graduated from RECLINER Shade High School in 1984, then moved to Pitts- GAYMAN burgh to study business at Carlow College, now Car- low University, where she graduated in 1988 with a bachelor’s in business management. “It was a wonderful ex- CONGRATULATIONS perience,” she said. “They really promoted women to our weekly TABLELAMP and made me believe in myself. The biggest thing I winners: took from that (time) was that as a woman, you can Week #1John Concannon Week #4 Melanie Devico be a leader. Carlow pro- vided me with the foun- Week #2Elaine Utzler Week #5 Michael Stosky dation that allowed me to Week #3Tom Salvia excel in my career. “I was a small-town girl that came to the city for the first time, and Carlow The staff at Young American Furniture were helped shape who I am pleased with the results of the contest. They today. It was a wonderful received alot of entries and saw many new place to go to school, and faces in their store. Debbie recently retired it was wonderful what and returned to her hometown of Johnstown. they were able to do for me.” She was thrilled that she won the chair and is After graduation, she veryexcited to sit in her new chair and relax! worked for about a year as a business analyst until Debbie Gayman, Grand Prize Winner,and Thank you, verymuch, to all of you that participated! she decided to change Molly Unger,the newest Young American careers. family member to join the sales team. “I was working in a doc- SO-614849-1 C2 Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Our Town, Johnstown, Pa. 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HEART An electrocardiogram (ECG) could be recommended if you are suffering from arrhythmia, chest pains, or palpitations. This test checks for problems EYES by measuring the heart’s electrical activity. EARS Adults aged 20 to TEETH ABDOMEN Anyone who is suspected of 39 years old should Visits to the dentist BREASTS Among other things, the doctor should check for suffering hearing loss or an undergo an eye exam- for a dental exam and A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast tissue) is the most efficient method hypertrophy of the spleen and liver. ear problem will be referred ination every two to cleaning are recom- of detecting breast cancer. It is recommended that women aged between 50 to an audiologist for an eval- three years. For people mended for every six and 69 years of age have a mammogram every two years. The advantage INTESTINES uation. Hearing loss can be aged 40 to 64 years months, but dentists of having regular mammograms for women in other age groups is uncertain. Consult your doctor if you have unusual symp- caused by aging, genes, old, every two years could modify the fre- toms, abdominal pain, suffer from constipation or ear infections, ear disease, is recommended, and quency of these visits. CHEST diarrhea, or if you have unexpectedly lost weight. or exposure to high noise those 65 and older When women become The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to your heart and lungs. He or Several tests could be recommended. levels. should have their eyes pregnant they should she will ensure that your heart rate is normal. examined on an annual inform their dentist and basis. pay particular attention to their oral health. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM It is important for women to under- go regular pelvic examinations (also known as gynecological examinations). A pelvic examination could also be necessary if there are unusual vaginal secretions or bleeding or if pelvic pain is present.

SKIN Brown marks, lesions, bumps, skin rashes, and beauty spots that have changed colour or size should be pointed out to your doctor.

BONES BLOOD FEET Osteoporosis is detected by means of a THYROID GLAND VACCINATIONS Ideally, blood pressure should be checked once If you’re at risk of diabetes bone density test or DEXA scan; the tech- If you think that your thyroid gland is not Some childhood vaccinations, a year. You can ask your doctor for a complete (family history, obesity, and nology used is called quantitative com- functioning properly, take note of your such as tetanus, do not provide blood evaluation, which involves an analysis high blood pressure) your doc- puted tomography. Who should undergo symptoms (weight gain, depression, loss life-long protection. Adults require of a blood sample to evaluate the number and tor can check if there has been this test? Everyone over 65; those aged of concentration, weight loss, excess repeat doses in order to maintain quality of red blood cells, white blood cells, any loss of feeling in certain between 50 and 64 who are at risk of energy, hot flashes, heart palpitations, their immunity. Seasonal flu shots and blood platelets. Lastly, keep in mind that areas of the foot. fractures; and those younger than 50 who or trembling) and consult your doctor. A should be administered every year it is your age, health, and family history of car- suffer from a disease related to bone loss thyroid disorder can be detected with a to those at risk. diovascular disease that determine how often or who have low bone density. simple blood test. you should have your blood cholesterol levels checked.

Get the most out of your annual checkup Helping Far too many of us only think about taking experience. With a bit of preparation, it is gender. Talk to him or her about how often Seniors care of our health after all the other daily possible to have a rewarding doctor-patient you should have checkups. AgeWell chores are done. Even if we know that the relationship that is based on solid informa- Above all, remember that you are in charge early diagnosis of many health problems tion and self-knowledge. of your own body. If you have health wor- can lead to quick and successful treatments, First of all, listen to your body. That is the ries, you can insist on being told all the facts. it is all too tempting to put off a visit to the best way to know when it’s time to see Here are a few ways to take control of your doctor for fear of hearing bad news or hav- your healthcare professional. How often you health. ing to discuss intimate details. But an annual schedule a consultation with your doctor

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Nick Jacobs of Windber is the international director for SunStone Management Resources and author of the blog Oakland UM Church Pastor healinghospitals.com RANDY BAIN oaklandonline.org More on setting the bar Throughout my life I’ve The Holy Spirit is relevant It included dropping had the bar set for me in weight (which I’ve done In the last days, God through Jesus Christ. God, Peter directly an- One in the grave, referred ways that were unmovable. almost as many times as says, “I will pour out my The sermon on the swered that question. to Jesus and not David. If you wanted to get I’ve gained it back), getting Spirit on all people.” — day of Pentecost was the After explaining what Now, that’s relevant into the band, you had another master’s, doubling Acts 2:17 first Spirit-empowered was happening as a fulfill- teaching. to complete four method my salary, putting some One criticism to the sermon without Jesus on ment of Joel’s prophecy What about you and church today is that we books. If you wanted to get money away for retirement, the Earth, and it was as of God’s promise to send me? What are our greatest have lost our relevance in relevant as it was power- the Holy Spirit upon all needs? We do not need a into the National Honor becoming president of a society. ful. When the Holy Spirit believers, Peter began to preacher to tell us to do Society, you had to main- hospital and dozens of “Who cares about descended upon the 120 proclaim Jesus to them. better. We need an inner tain a certain GPA. If you other things. church?” people say. “The believers in the Upper Peter used the prophecies power to set us free from wanted to get into a specific The moral of the story church does not address Room, they burst out of of Psalm 16 to explain bondage, hatred and college, you had to have a was that I accomplished the issues of our day.” locked doors and began to the resurrection of Jesus despair. The promise of more than acceptable set every one of those goals I But I would disagree. proclaim the glories of God from the grave: “Because Joel 2 is that God will pour of college board scores, a had listed. It’s my belief I believe the church has in Jesus Christ. you will not abandon me out the Holy Spirit upon certain GPA, and an inordi- that these accomplishments exactly what this world As the disciples spoke, to the realm of the dead, all who will call upon the nate amount of school and occurred primarily because needs. everyone heard the mes- you will not let your holy Lord. The Holy Spirit is a community activities. If of two main things. The 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, sage in their own language. one see decay” (Acts 2:17). Spirit of love, power and you wanted to be a teacher first was persistence, but “We have not been given a It caused such a commo- He went on to explain that self-control. and then wanted to stay in the second was that very Spirit of fear, but of power, tion the crowd made fun this could not refer to King As the song goes, “What teaching, you had to take few people knew what I was love, and self-control” of them saying they were David because David died, the world needs now is 24 additional post graduate trying to do. Consequently, (paraphrased). drunk. Peter began his was buried and his tomb love, sweet love, No, not credits and now, pass the they couldn’t interfere with As I look at the divisions sermon by addressing was there among them. just for some but for every- teaching exam. my efforts. Re-read that and hatred within families, their immediate and very Peter’s reference to one.” between nations and even relevant question: “What David’s tomb is relevant God promises His Holy You get the picture. part again. between political posi- was going on?” because many tourists and Spirit to everyone who will When I decided to get Sometimes it’s good to tions, how we need God’s Acts 2:15-17 records, pilgrims would have been believe. Not just love, but into hospital administra- play things close to the vest Holy Spirit of love. We “These people are not in Jerusalem for the Feast the power and self-control tion, a master’s in educa- so you don’t have to admit continually hear of sexual drunk, as you suppose. It’s of Pentecost. and more that can transform each of tion wasn’t enough. I had if you didn’t reach one of abuse, drug abuse and only nine in the morning! so because King’s David’s us and our world. to get the other tickets, and your goals. Not telling a lot violence. God’s Spirit gives No, this is what was spo- tomb is in the Mt. Zion (The Rev. Randy Bain is those tickets seemed nev- of people makes it harder us power and self-control ken by the prophet Joel: section of the city, right the senior pastor of Oak- er-ending. Besides expe- for them to interfere with to live above sin, addiction ‘In the last days, God says, beside the Upper Room. land UM Church at 1504 rience, there was a second your chances of success. and violence. I will pour out my Spirit on Many of the crowd would Bedford St., Johnstown, master’s in public manage- Truthfully, I wasn’t too Today, many say they all people.’” have been visiting David’s PA 15902. You may reach ment/health systems, certi- good at that vest thing, but cannot help themselves{&- The people had a very Tomb, and Peter explained him through the church fications in planned giving, 30-plus years later, I still semispace}but with God’s pointed question and, how the promise of Psalm website, www.oaklandon- grant writing and health think it’s a great idea. Spirit, we can do all things filled with the Spirit of 16, to not let God’s Holy line.org.) systems management, and Another tip that I learned then a fellowship in health over the years was to systems management. always try to find a way for After a lifetime of people to save face. In fact, Additional dean’s list announcements near-misses and almost with a divided government, OUR TOWN and Cassidy Zemrose, all Dividock and Lakin Kalin- Grove City College: getting the job, et cetera, I it would be good if someone of Ebensburg; Madison oski, both of Portage; Sabra Stephanie Hamilton and decided on my last go- from Washington would The following students Kline and Jessica Sodmont, Mayancsik, Strongstown; Clint Sparling, both of round that I’d do some- read this column. You can’t from Cambria and Somer- both of Hastings; Michelle and Jacob Dryzal, Emilee Johnstown. thing different. It was a find the middle ground of set counties were named Adamson, Courtney Cole- Leydig, Jacob Podrasky, Mansfield University: clear decision on my part any argument if you haven’t to the dean’s list for the man, Alexis Glena, Maura Nikolas Shank, Danielle Lindsey Dona, Johnstown. that was intended to help thought about finding a fall 2018 semester at the Glennon, Jessie Halapia, Soyka and Ashton White, St. Vincent College: keep the naysayers, the way to give your opponent following colleges and Zachary Knopsnyder, all of Windber. Jamie Witham, Ebensburg; negative energy, the jealous a way to save face. universities. Samantha Kuhne, Zachary Chatham Univer- Adrianne Kuhar, Molly and the haters out of my Finally, and these are Becker College, Massa- Maser, Tavis Price, Tracy sity School of Health Massimo, Blake Wade and business. I told as few the words of one of my chusetts: Corey Schafer, Rhodes, Amanda Slezak Sciences: Michael Lam- Logan Wade, all of Johns- Johnstown. and Matthew Young, all of ison, Alexis Obarsky and town; Erin Choby, Saman- people as possible what my mentors, John Gunter: California Univer- Johnstown; Miche’ Burkett, Claire Wess, all of Johns- tha Hilyer and Patrick personal goals were. “You can’t take things too sity of Pennsylvania: Lilly; Nicole Weakland, town. Hoover, all of Patton; Libby Back in the ‘90s and personally.” Jordan Hurt, Cairnbrook; Loretto; Skylar Brown, East Stroudsburg Fyock, Stoystown; Teresa early 2000s, when one at- That’s actually not how Gretchen Swinger, Dunlo; Mineral Point; Rubidia University: Samantha Yuhas, Summerhill; and tended a major health-care he described that particular Vincent Byrne, Alex Koe- Salley, Northern Cambria; Dietz, Johnstown. Joseph Choby, Windber. business conference, it was piece of philosophy to me, nigsberg, Jocelyn Simmers Cori James, Patton; Luke not uncommon to receive but it kinda summed things a faux or sometimes, de- up in a G-rated way. Face pending on how expensive it, we’re all on the same the registration cost was, train. We just get off at dif- a real leather binder as the ferent stops, and if we can takeaway. lighten up a little and not When I retired from let our ego run everything, running hospitals, I cleared life can be much more out an entire bookshelf of enjoyable. these binders. One of them Washington should read slipped out of my hand that line, too. and fell to the floor. When (Nick Jacobs of Wind- I opened up that binder, I ber is a principal with found a list of my personal SunStone Management goals, goals that I shared Resources and author of with only the people closest the blog healinghospitals. NEED A SERVICE DONE? CALL ONE OF THESE PROFESSIONALS… to me. com.) ADVERTISING

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BRING BACK THE OLDIES VOMA AT And where they are now is ... well, the best phrase to guitarist and keyboardist Harvey “Harv” Rawlins. By KAYLA PONGRAC describe it is “officially reunited.” Though times have changed, their setlist hasn’t; the band He admitted that when the band first got back together, Our Town Correspondent will be playing oldies songs from the 1950s and 1960s. it took a while for them to find their groove. That includes music by The Beatles, Elvis, Dion, The Everly “Throughout the years, I think a lot of the guys enjoyed Brothers, The Drifters, Chubby Checker and more. Back in the 1960s, a group of teenagers from playing music on the side for our own enjoyment,” he said. Basically, they’re playing sing-along, get-up-and- Johnstown’s Cambria City neighborhood formed a band, “What we found out when we first got back together was dance music. and they called themselves The Renegades. that we were pretty rusty. You’re talking a 50-year hiatus. “We enjoy getting the audience involved,” Evans said. “Back in the 60s, well, that’s when The Beatles hit, and It took some time, but everyone was dedicated to getting “We have them sing certain parts of the songs and we invite that’s probably what stirred us up,” said Joe Evans, one of back to as good as we could possibly get.” them to get up and dance. They seem to have a good time, the band’s original members. The Renegades performed their first “reunion show” at and, of course, we feed off of that.” The Renegades consisted of the following six members: Venue of Merging Arts a few years ago, and they’ve played Evans said they have enjoyed playing at VOMA, and Jim Brown, Joe Evans, Ed Solecki, Daniel Nagy, Daniel here-and-there around the Johnstown area ever since. they’re glad to be back. Tomak and Jerry Mihaly. Len Pasturak also played with “We got a pretty good response from that first show at “What’s nice about VOMA is it’s very accommodating,” them at one point. VOMA,” Evans said, noting that they’ve played there one he said. “The people running the place are really wonderful “We played at local colleges, at weddings, and on additional time since then. “It has all been great. We get folks who are determined to make sure everyone has a makeshift stages at Westwood Plaza,” Evans said. “We also to see the same guys and the same girls who used to come played in some clubs around town, including The Brown see us play way back in the 1960s and, holy man, we can’t good time. We know we’re in capable hands when they put Derby in Cambria City.” believe that. We had a pretty big audience at those VOMA a show together for us.” The band played together for a year or two. shows, and we’re hoping for the same on Feb. 2.” Their Feb. 2 show at VOMA is currently the only gig The “Life eventually took over,” Evans said. “We went to The band’s upcoming show at the church-turned-arts- Renegades have booked at this time, but Evans said there work, to college, got married, had kids, all that stuff.” venue in Johnstown’s Cambria City neighborhood is are “other shows in the works.” The band is also interested Many times throughout the years, band members would scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. that evening. It’s a BYOB, in playing at a festival or two in the future. run into each other and say, “We ought to get back together.” all-ages show, and tickets can be purchased at the door. “We’re not looking to play every week,” Evans said, “One day a few years ago,” Evans said, “we finally did The band’s current line-up includes original jokingly adding, “I don’t know if all of us could stay awake. get together. And that led to another meeting and another members Evans (vocals and saxophone), Solecki But, you know ... VOMA, Ohio Street Lounge, house parties meeting and another meeting and so on. That brings us to (guitar and keys) and Brown (percussion). The band and other shows will help us keep it going. It’s looking where we are now.” is rounded out by bassist Darrin Reese and rhythm promising for us.” HAIRBALL & FIREHOUSE CONCERTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Hairball pays homage to iconic rock ‘n roll bands such inside the Train Station Stage. Both concerts are free and By KAYLA PONGRAC as KISS, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Queen and Journey. For open to the public, but Premium Viewing Area vouchers Our Town Correspondent 19 years, the members of Hairball have been entertaining are now available for purchase. These vouchers provide a audiences with a two-hour show that includes pyrotechnics standing-room only view directly in front of the stage, plus This year’s “Thunder in the Valley® Motorcycle Rally” and props. entry to a private restroom and access to a bar. To purchase headlining acts have been announced. “I encourage everybody to check out their videos online,” a voucher, visit www.2019thunder.eventbrite.com. Performing at the 22nd annual “Thunder in the Valley® Korenoski said. “This is a band that is at Sturgis (Rally) Korenoski said that now that the two headliners have Motorcycle Rally” on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June every year. They do some of the top motorcycle rallies in been booked and announced, she is working on booking 22, are Hairball and FireHouse, respectively. the country and their show is just phenomenal. The lights, other bands for the weekend’s entertainment line-up. “What it comes down to is getting the best entertainment the sound, the smoke, the fire ... and then there are the “We have four stages that are full of entertainment within the constraints of my budget,” said Jayne fans, who just get so into it because the band plays such during the entire weekend,” she said, noting that she likes Korenoski, Thunder event coordinator on behalf of Greater familiar, good songs.” filling up those remaining slots with local and regional Johnstown/Cambria County Convention and Visitors FireHouse, meanwhile, released their debut album in bands. Additional musical acts will be announced in a Bureau. Korenoski said she couldn’t be more thrilled that 1990. Their records have been certified gold, platinum and future edition of “Our Town.” this year’s budget has allowed Hairball and FireHouse to multi-platinum, and have included Top Ten hits such as For more information about this year’s “Thunder in come to Johnstown. When it comes to Hairball, Korenoski “Don’t Treat Me Bad” and “Love of a Lifetime.” the Valley,” contact Greater Johnstown/Cambria County mentioned that she has been trying to book them for years. “I really like FireHouse because all but one member is an Convention and Visitors Bureau by calling 814-536-7993 or original member of the band,” she said. “You don’t see that visit www.visitjohnstownpa.com online. Therewillbe too often nowadays.” Updates will also be posted on Twitter (@ “GoodVibrations” at the Weather permitting, both concerts are to take place Arcadia Theater ThunderITVally) and on the Facebook Fan Page: Thunder in the Valley

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discrimination case in which the victim was a man. The By CARL SCHULTZ case successfully proved “invidious discrimination” against Moritz, and marked the beginning of Bader Ginsburg’s “Glass” Distributed by Universal Pictures, 129 mission to challenge every law that demonstrated Minutes, Rated PG-13, Released Jan. 18: inequality on the basis of gender. Few filmmakers are as polarizing as M. Night Shyamalan. “On the Basis of Sex” is anchored by a carefully-shaded People seem to either love his pictures or hate ‘em. characterization by actress Felicity Jones as Ruth Bader Shyamalan entered the realm of universal success and Ginsburg. Born in England, educated at Oxford, and acclaim at age 29 as both the writer and director of 1999’s probably best known to date for her performance as “The Sixth Sense.” For those too young to remember, “The Jane Hawking, the wife of physicist Stephen Hawking, in Sixth Sense” was a moderately-budgeted supernatural 2014’s Academy Award-nominated biographical film “The horror picture with an elegant and clever surprise ending Theory of Everything.” Jones also performed the leading virtually nobody saw coming, a touch almost unknown since role of Jyn Erso in the 2016 “Star Wars Anthology” the days of Rod Serling and television’s “The Twilight Zone.” picture “Rogue One.” A story about a psychologist treating a troubled child The actress’s superb and spot-on inhabitation of who claims to be able to perceive the spirits of recently the current Supreme Court Justice as a young woman deceased people, “The Sixth Sense” seemingly came out balancing her responsibilities as a wife and mother with a of nowhere, ended up selling an estimated 57.5 million tireless devotion to law and equality is inspiring, but also tickets in the United States alone, and earned nearly helps to humanize and demystify the legendary jurist. In $673 million in global box office receipts. The picture a way, Jones’ emphatic but warm-hearted performance also resuscitated the career of fading star Bruce Willis makes the viewer able to better appreciate just how and made a temporary celebrity of child actor Haley Joel affectionate are comic Kate McKinnon’s occasional Osment, who spoke the picture’s most enduring line of parodies of Bader Ginsburg on television’s “Saturday Night dialogue, “I see dead people,” a flat statement Live.” of fact in the picture, which quickly become a sort of Actor Armie Hammer has managed to rebound from not international catchphrase. one but two roles in expensive, high-profile megabombs, Shyamalan followed the astonishing success of “The which for a lesser talent might well have been career- Sixth Sense” with “Unbreakable” in 2000 and “Signs” in ending fiascoes: Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” in 2013, a 2002, two pictures, which helped to earn the filmmaker an event, which is relentlessly teased but never occurs. $250 million disappointment, which was effectively DOA comparisons with Alfred Hitchcock himself, as well as a It’s not that “Glass” is a bad picture — it’s not. The at the box office, and 2015’s “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” widespread expectation that Shyamalan was a successor to narrative just suffers from too much talk and too little a reboot of the beloved 1960s television classic, which Steven Spielberg as the most successful fantasy filmmaker action. It’s a quality, which wouldn’t be too much of a teamed Hammer as Soviet sidekick Illya Kuryakin with of his generation. problem in a drama. But in a picture that’s being peddled Henry Cavill’s wooden superspy Napoleon Solo, and 2000’s “Unbreakable” again featured Bruce Willis, this to audiences as a superhero thriller, it’s deadly. And managed to sabotage little more than the picture’s $100.8 time as a security guard whose life takes an unexpected turn to a viewer who hasn’t seen both “Unbreakable” and million budget. when he survives unscathed the crash of a commuter train, “Split,” “Glass” is likely incomprehensible. Hammer resuscitated his career mostly by seeking an accident, which claims the lives of all the other passengers. An unlikely collaboration of Universal Pictures, Disney’s supporting roles in small-budget, edgy, low-key Shyamalan’s more financially-successful “Signs” in 2002 Buena Vista International, and Jason Blum’s low-budget independent films such as Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a featured then-superstar Mel Gibson as a disillusioned former horror film factory Blumhouse Productions, “Glass” is Nation” in 2016, Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me by Your minister who finds new inspiration while protecting his family receiving reviews as widely varied as any Shyamalan Name” in 2017, and Boots Riley’s frenetic and controversial from an alien invasion of the Earth. picture. The average approval rating from Rotten Toatoes “Sorry to Bother You” from 2018. After “Signs,” Shyamalan’s career faltered. The is 35 percent, while Metacritic reports a baseline of 42 In “On the Basis of Sex,” Hammer might actually have filmmaker’s next seven pictures, from 2004’s “The percent. The Canadian entertainment magazine “Exclaim!” the showier of the picture’s two main roles. With his gently Village” to 2015’s “The Visit,” remained popular notes with some accuracy that “by virtue of being a bemused countenance as tax law expert Martin Ginsburg, among Shyamalan’s legions of fans but earned either followup to two films that have very little to do with each Hammer’s handed a “Camille”-like near-death scene disappointing or mixed reviews from critics and failed other, ‘Glass’ struggles the most when it tries to be an during the movie’s first half in the late 1950s, but survives to match the box office bonanzas of the director’s earlier effective finale to a trilogy we never realized was one.” in time to become an equal partner in his wife’s crusade for films. The director’s high profile failure “The Last Released to 3,841 theaters across North America, “Glass” equality in the 1960s ... and also to remind their rebellious Airbender” from 2010 actually appeared on a few lists of is expected by distributor Universal Pictures to earn as teenage daughter during the turbulent 1970s that when the worst films ever made. much as $75 million in box office revenues over its four- your mom is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, even Gloria Steinem Shyamalan’s disappointing run at the box office day opening weekend. The picture brought in $16 million takes a back seat. seemingly changed in early 2017 with the release of “Split.” by the end of its opening day alone, including $3.7 million In fact, the only false note in this genuinely compelling That picture featured a bravura performance by the from Thursday night previews, marking the best opening in film is during the very end, when RBG herself makes a British actor James McAvoy as a psychologically disturbed Shyamalan’s filmmaking career. brief cameo appearance, presumably to deliver an implicit man harboring 23 different personalities as a result of “Glass” is rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language stamp of approval on the picture and in the meantime give dissociative identity disorder, and his kidnapping and concerns and some surprisingly bloodless violence. the audience an opportunity to gawk at the remarkable imprisonment of three teenage girls. “Split” became the “On the Basis of Sex” Distributed by Focus Features, resemblance achieved by Jones and the cosmetics most profitable film of 2017, earning over $278 million 120 Minutes, Rated PG-13, Released Dec. 25: department. The appearance of the associate Supreme in box office receipts on a budget of $9 million, a profit Part of the enjoyment of the new movie “On the Basis Court Justice herself is clearly meant to be an inspiring margin of some 2,000 percent. of Sex” comes from seeing otherwise intelligent and moment, a casual stroll into celluloid immortality. But even “Split” was also popular with critics: Rotten Tomatoes respectable people interacting during a fairly recent past by Hollywood Ending standards, the moment is more than in awarding the picture an average critical approval rating with social customs unthinkable during modern times a little ... well, cheesy. of 76 percent noted that the film “finds writer-director M. — casually and seemingly naturally mouthing sexist Written and directed with obvious affection by both Night Shyamalan returning resoundingly to thrilling form.” platitudes and practicing gender discrimination, which Stiepleman and Leder, “On the Basis of Sex” isn’t as stylish Shyamalan’s new picture “Glass,” a sequel to both would render them pariahs in the PC-correct, post-#MeToo as the similarly-themed “Marshall” from 2017, which 2000’s “Unbreakable” and 2017’s “Split,” features Bruce New Millennium. effectively turned the young Thurgood Marshall into a Willis returning as his “Unbreakable” character David Bringing these laughably antiquated and inappropriate smooth and smokin’ young Civil Rights lawyer played by Dunn. Now roaming the mean streets of Philadelphia customs into sharper focus are the interactions of “Black Panther” superstar Chadwick Boseman. But the two as a self-styled vigilante superhero, Dunn is captured by the Ginsburg family. Shown at home practicing such pictures are decidedly in the same ballpark. Biographical authorities and sent to a psychiatric hospital, where he’s contemporary courtesies as openness, sharing and mutual pictures as entertaining as these make history fun. confined to a room near that of his one-time rival, Mr. support and encouragement as early as 1958, when the Also featuring performances by an effective Justin Glass. The manipulative Glass is played by Samuel L. story begins, makes the Ginsburgs seem markedly out Theroux as a sympathetic ACLU attorney and former Jackson, also returning from the 2000 picture. Close by is of place during the Eisenhower era, as conspicuously classmate of Bader Ginsburg, Cailee Spaeny as the the room of Kevin Crumb, the multi-personality kidnapper futuristic as the cartoon Jetsons. Ginsburgs’ strong-minded teenage daughter, and Kathy from “Split,” again played by James McAvoy. Knowing the Ginsburgs are going to be instrumental in Bates in a small, showcase role as civil liberties pioneer All three patients are being treated by Dr. Ellie Kemper, changing America’s tradition of gender inequality brings Dorothy Kenyon, “On the Basis of Sex” is performing fairly a psychiatrist specializing in delusions of grandeur. Played a smile of anticipation to the expressions of audiences. well with both the nation’s critics and moviegoing audiences: by actress Sarah Paulson, Dr. Kemper is researching the Indeed, when we see the young Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 71 phenomenon of patients believing they’re superhuman patiently enduring the slights and insults of the good ol’ percent for “On the Basis of Sex,” against an average beings. The psychiatrist is determined that the three boys network, which formulated laws and balanced society score of 60 percent from Metacritic. Exit audiences polled patients can be successfully treated by persuading them during that era, viewers very much experience a sense of, by CinemaScore awarded the picture a grade of A. The they suffer from mental illness rather than superhuman “Hey, try that in 25 years, buddy.” picture opened on Christmas Day in a limited release to powers. Willis’ David Dunn is equally determined that he In that way, “On the Basis of Sex” sometimes becomes only 33 theaters nationwide, but expanded its release into needs to escape his hospital confinement before McAvoy’s something like an intellectual “Rocky,” a movie in which 1,957 theaters on Jan. 11, earning $6.2 million during that genuinely disturbed Kevin Crumb manages to get loose and the heroes throw words instead of punches, compete in weekend and finishing sixth in Box Office Mojo’s Top Ten. wreak more havoc. ideas instead of rounds, and work out with books instead “On the Basis of Sex” is rated PG-13 for thematic More reminiscent in its battle-of-the-titans vibe to of barbells. In its overall feel-good ambiance, it seems elements, language concerns and some suggestive Universal’s “Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man” from 1943 no accident that the unmistakable fingerprints of the content. Check it out if you get a chance. than any of Shyamalan’s earlier pictures, “Glass’ has an legendary populist filmmaker Steven Spielberg appear interesting premise and an intriguing first hour, but fails discreetly among the picture’s closing credits. to deliver on its early promise. A battle of words rather Written by Bader Ginsburg’s nephew Daniel Stiepleman than an action thriller, “Glass” seemingly seeks to explore and directed by Mimi Leder, “On the Basis of Sex” details the notion of superheroes among us, a concept, which has the Harvard Law School education and early legal career of already been examined at length in other, better pictures ... current Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The including nine “X-Men” pictures to date and more on the picture examines specifically the young jurist’s involvement way, some of which also star with the Moritz v. Commissioner lawsuit. Moritz v. James McAvoy. Commissioner was a landmark 1972 case, which challenged As a writer, Shyamalan is able to explain well enough a decision of the U.S. Tax Court that a Denver man, to the audience the film’s complicated setup, and then Charles Moritz, was ineligible for tax deductions for the appropriately relies on his actors to inhabit the characters expenses he accumulated in the care of his invalid mother, and make the setup persuasive. But the picture’s major essentially because he was not a woman. disappointment is that during the second hour Shyamalan Although the case involved tax law and Bader Ginsburg’s as the director allows his plot to become unnecessarily specialty was gender discrimination, the young lawyer contrived and complicated, with all signs pointing to accepted the challenge at the urging of her husband a “Superman II” — like superhero smackdown atop because she believed an appellate court composed entirely

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Trouper.” For tickets, contact The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000 Catch a glimpse of the master carvers of DiMartino Ice sculpting blocks or order online at www.thepalacetheatre.org unless otherwise noted. of ice into works of art, take a chilly ride on the carved ice slide, shake it Masters of Illusion — Believe the Impossible includes grand illusions, up at the Snowfall Ball, watch as local community members are dunked FEB. 8 during the Polar Dunk Plunge and taste test chili at the famous Chili HONEY TASTING PARTY levitating women, escapologists, comedy magic, sleight of hand and Cook-off. Summer Smiles Honey beautiful dancers. No camera tricks, no computer graphics — just 939 Horner Church Road, Stoystown amazing illusions in real time in front of a live audience. COFFEE HOUSE FEATURING MARSHALL FIKE 6 to 8 p.m. Christian Family & Children’s Center Four courses of various, local honey, local wine, local cheese and vast BRIDAL GALA 1076 King’s Way, Donegal array of other foods. Limited seating. Feb. 22, March 8, March 22, April 5, Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department 6 p.m. and April 19. All Fridays. Send a message on the Summer Smiles Honey Banquet Hall Facility, 1321 Scalp Ave. Music of local Christian artist Marshall Fike who hails from fb page, call or text Darci 814-525-0306, or Amanda 814-483-0491. Johnstown Uniontown, and is the worship director at Cherry Tree Alliance. Doors open at noon. Visit with local wedding related businesses and His debut CD, “My Next Step” is the culmination of 10 God inspired 20TH ANNUAL DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CONTEST AND vendors to help make your special day more memorable until 3 p.m. tracks that speak to the lost and saved alike. AUCTION Vendors include those with floral, tuxedos, DJs, caterers, hotels, Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library photographers and more. Purchase advance tickets and be entered for Amity United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall ARTWORK OF LANDSCAPE MURALS AND ROBERT SLENKER the exclusive grand prize. Tickets available at 631 Lamberd Ave., 11 a.m. Community Arts Center’s Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center 315 Center St., Meyersdale to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown 814-634-0512 Slenker & Seasons, an exhibition featuring Robert Slenker’s iconic 7 p.m. industrial assemblages and a nine-panel seasonal mural. A free Judging will be in three categories: cakes and pies, cookies and bars, FEB. 19 opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. The late and candy. Entries may be taken to the church hall between 10 a.m. DANCE WITH SWING CITY Robert E. Slenker was a local fixture in the art community of western and 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Judging will be based on appearance, intensity of St. John’s Hall Pennsylvania for many years. He is best known for his unique creations, chocolate and taste. Cash prizes will be awarded. The best in show which he called “assemblages,” that were made from a variety of found receives an additional prize. Judging begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the 35 Main St., East Conemaugh objects assembled into wooden, framed works of art. The nine-panel public. The auction follows the judging. Baked goods, including non- 7 to 10 p.m. Seasons Mural was discovered in an undisturbed area of storage in the chocolate items, that are being submitted for the bake sale and not Sponsored by St John’s building. After the panels were brought out of storage, it was revealed for judging may be taken to the Meyersdale Public Library, 210 Center that the panels were one continuous mural that followed a progression St., from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 or from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 8. The baked goods will be on sale Friday and Saturday until sold out. Label any FEB. 20 of all four seasons. The mural is believed to be part of the annual artwork commissioned for the Bethlehem Steel winter gathering. It containers that must be returned. Proceeds benefit the Meyersdale is thought that this artwork was displayed with framing to appear as Public Library. LEGALLY BLONDE — THE MUSICAL though onlookers would imagine they were looking out a window to see Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center a beautiful landscape. Slenker & Seasons will be on display from Jan. 28 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown through Feb. 23. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and FEB. 9 814-269-7200 or 1-800-846-2787 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY www.upjarts.org Johnstown Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center The fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown FEB. 1 Legally Blonde — The Musical, is the ultimate tribute to Girl Power. 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown BURGERS IN BEDFORD CHALLENGE The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles Historic Downtown Bedford 814-269-7200 124 Juliana St., Bedford 7:30 p.m. stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. 814-623-0048 Hollywood comes to Johnstown as the JSO features scores from some This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. of your favorite movie composers such as James Horner (Titanic), memorable songs and explosive dances. DBI challenges you to eat all the burgers in Bedford. Contest runs from Michael Giacchino (Up), Henry Mancini (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) and Feb. 1 through April 30. Stop at each restaurant on the punch card and Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings). purchase their featured burger. Present the card to server so they can FEB. 22 mark it, verifying your purchase. You have from Jan. 2 until March 31, to ‘SOUND-BYTE SATURDAYS’ OPEN MIC AND COFFEE HOUSE MEN’S NIGHT OUT visit each restaurant. Fill out your completed card and turn it in to any Off Pitt Street Productions Historic Downtown Bedford of the participating restaurants or the DBI office no later than March 31 Inside Locality Gallery, 110 West Pitt St., STE 2, Bedford 124 Juliana St., Bedford for a chance to win. Facebook @OffPittStreetTheater, 814-310-1987 814-623-0048 7 to 11 p.m. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. PIROHI, HOLUPKI AND SOUP SALE Musicians, bands, spoken word artists, comedians, poets, storytellers, A ticket to Men’s Night Out gets you a buffet of man food — pizza, wings, Saint John’s Hall and fans are invited. This program is for all ages. Doors open at 7 p.m. snacks, and other party foods, along with two beers and a ticket into 35 Main St., East Conemaugh Performers can choose a time-slot on a first-come, first-served basis. the grand prize drawing. This DBI fundraiser will feature hunting, 814 539-8841 or 814 539-8613 All genres welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will be available for fishing, sports, auto and many other great baskets of products from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. purchase. Patrons 21 years and older may choose to bring a beverage. our downtown Bedford merchants and business members. Stock up for the Super Bowl game. Pirohi four varieties. ID will be checked at the door. All proceeds benefit the Bedford Arts Cooperative. MOVIE NIGHT Christian Family & Children’s Center FEB. 2 HAM POT PIE DINNER 9TH ANNUAL BEGINNINGS INC. DANCING LIKE A STAR Boswell Volunteer Fire Department 1076 King’s Way, Donegal BENEFIT Grove (bingo hall 6 p.m. Pasquerilla Conference Center 4 p.m. Showing of the new movie Indivisible. This movie is suitable for ages 301 Napoleon St., Johnstown Eat in dinner and take out quarts. 13+. Fresh out of the seminary and basic training, Army chaplain Darren www.beginningsinc.org Turner receives orders to deploy to Iraq, leaving his wife behind to care Benefit has new name, new look and a new focus, celebrating the for their three young children. The harsh realities of war soon take youngest among us as they strive to give all children the best start a FEB. 12 their toll on Turner and his battalion, making it hard to stay connected child can have. Doors open and cash bar at 5:30 p.m. Dinner buffet at DANCE WITH SWING CITY to his beloved family. When Darren finally comes home, the Senior Center 6 pm. Competition and awards 7:30 to 9 p.m. DJ and dancing from 9 Turners must decide if they’re willing to face one more battle to 11 p.m. Basket raffle throughout the night. “Fan Favorite Mirror Ball 550 Main Street, Johnstown Trophy” competition. 7 to 10 p.m. — the fight to save their marriage. There will be an alternate Sponsored by Senior Activity Center movie playing that evening for younger children. EXHIBIT A Ace’s Banquet and Catering 19TH ANNUAL MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER 316 Chestnut St., Johnstown FEB. 13

7 p.m. UNDER WATER BUBBLE SHOW PRODUCTION The Palace Theatre Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Fully stocked cash bar plus non-alcoholic Meyersdale Community Players 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg beverages and snacks available for purchase. Dancers, musicians and Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department 724-836-8000. thepalacetheatre.org every day characters collaborating and presenting ideas in movement, 7 p.m. 222 Main St, Meyersdale prose and music. The exhibition began with a small group of dance 6:30 p.m. artists desiring to bring their ideas to life. The participants cover an Visually spectacular family show rich in stage effects, dance, mime, age range and come from various professions including an art teacher, puppetry, juggling, magic, contortionism and millions of bubbles. Feb. 22-23 ICU nurse, business owner and freelance teachers of dance and yoga. Taking cues from Cirque du Soleil, the visually spectacular show This year’s presentation is “Circus of the Dead” by Joh Mann. incorporates the latest in stage technology. Lasers, low ground smoke and flying foam simulate waves and the underwater atmosphere. A retirement home is a place where people go to live out their CHOCOLATE WALK twilight years and rest from years of hard work. The Big Top Historic Downtown Bedford 124 Juliana St., Bedford Rest Home is a special place for former circus performers. FEB. 14 A new retiree tries to convince them that their retirement 814-623-0048 TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Palace Theatre has come too early, but the motley group of patients, in a Downtown Bedford is sweet but on Feb. 2 it’s really going to be sweet! 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 hilarious collision of determination, decide that retirement is Meander through town around the umpa lumpas and you might even 8 p.m. just the thing. When one of them dies. Was it at the hands of spot Willy Wonka himself. Will you be the one who finds the golden For tickets, contact The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000 ticket? Visit all participating locations where you will receive a chocolate a serial killer or was it an accident? A two meat buffet dinner or order online at www.thepalacetheatre.org unless otherwise noted. will be prepared by the Meyersdale firemen. Reservations themed giveaway or experience. Be sure to start at 11 a.m. or close to “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Hanky Panky,” that time so you can make your way to all participating businesses. A “Crimson & Clover,” “Draggin’ the Line,” “Mony Mony” and “Sweet are required. Call Paula Kretchman at 634-8775 or Britta Golden Ticket is hiding somewhere in one of the businesses’ giveaways. Cherry Wine” are just a few of the many hits from Tommy James. Mitchell at 634-8584 for tickets. This is a fundraiser for the Tommy has accumulated 23 gold records, nine platinum albums and VOMA PRESENTS: THE RENEGADES (OLDIES SHOW) Meyersdale Drama/Musical Boosters who help sponsor the more than 100 million records sold worldwide. In addition to his 32 high school musical every November. Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA) Billboard Hot 100 charting hits, of which many have been covered by 305 Chestnut St., Johnstown’s Cambria City neighborhood artists around the world, his music is heard in 40 motion pictures to 7:30 p.m. date and numerous tv shows and commercials. The original Renegades were a band made up of Cambria City musicians. FEB. 23 The majority of the original members have gotten back together and ORIGINAL LOVE POEMS & SONGS SLAM CONTEST Dream Concert of the 60s will be playing some old time rock and roll by artists from the 1950s Off Pitt Street Theater Company Arcadia Theater and 1960s. Members of the band are: Jim Brown, Joe Evans, Ed Solecki, 110 West Pitt St., STE 2, downtown Bedford, (behind Bedford OIP Pizza 1418 Graham Ave., Windber Harv Rawlins and Darrin Reese. Doors are to open at 7 p.m. that evening, Shop, inside Locality Gallery) and BYOB is welcome with proper I.D. For more information, visit www. 7:30 p.m. 814-310-1987, [email protected] 814-467-9070 thevoma.com. 7 p.m. First Original Love Poems & Songs SLAM! Work must be original and Frankie Valli, The Monkees, & The Beach Boys. The Dream FEB. 3 unpublished. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Concert of the 60s combines the east coast sound of New SUPER BOWL SUNDAY BINGO Love Poem: first and second place (adult division 18+); Best Love Poem: Jersey and the Four Seasons, the west coast sound of Kiwanis Club of Somerset first and second place (Junior division 8-17); Best Love Song: first and California and that of the Beach Boys and finally a rare tribute Somerset Borough Building second place (Adult division 18+); Best Love Song: first and second place (Junior division 8-17). Contestants should arrive at 6:30 p.m. to sign up concert to The Monkees. The Jersey Seasons, Beach Party 347 West Union St., Somerset Boys and the Daydream Believers will transform themselves Annette Isgan 814-445-4985, or Pat Miller 814-443-3914 for a time-slot. Fans can arrive at 7 p.m. Admission is charged. The event Doors open at 11 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Door prizes will be given is BYOB for 21+. Find them on Facebook or Google Maps. from one group to another in the same evening and perform away. $1,000 giveaway in jackpots. Game payouts, regular $100. 20 the greatest hits of each group beginning with The Four games on admission package. Lunch will be available. FEB. 16 Seasons, the Beach Boys, then finally with the Monkees. SEASONS OF LOVE, BROADWAY REVUE FEB. 5 FEATURING ADAM PASCAL OF RENT DANCE WITH SWING CITY Richland Performing Arts Center FEB. 26 Saint John’s Hall 1 Academic Avenue, Richland DANCE WITH SWING CITY 35 Main St., East Conemaugh www.thetamburitzans.org, www.richlandpac.com Senior Center 7 to 10 p.m. 814-269-0300 550 Main St., Johnstown Sponsored by Saint John’s with an emphasis on Chinese New Year activities 7 p.m. 7 to 10 p.m.

HONEY TASTING PARTY Sponsored by the Senior Activity Center FEB. 7 Summer Smiles Honey ABBA MANIA 939 Horner Church Road, Stoystown Events can be submitted to the The Palace Theatre 6 to 8 p.m. What’s Nxt 219 calendar by email to 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601 Four courses of various, local honey, local wine, local cheese and vast [email protected] 7:30 PM array of other foods. Limited seating. March 8, March 22, April 5, and Events must be submitted at least two weeks before they are to occur. For tickets, contact The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000 April 19. All Fridays. Send a message on the Summer Smiles Honey fb Please include the time, date, location and a summary of the event. or order online at www.thepalacetheatre.org unless otherwise noted. page, call or text Darci 814-525-0306, or Amanda 814-483-0491.

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