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MEDIA CONSULTANTS Terrie Crisi Julie Frampton Severance tax is the wrong approach Kathy Shriner Zac Cooney To the editor: program. Perhaps that is because he does experience a loss of jobs, less economic Chris Barkley not want citizens to pay much attention growth, higher consumer prices and ulti- As we begin a new year, Gov. Tom Wolf to the fact that he is proposing to borrow mately no local control over tax revenue money on their backs and to implement from an important industry in Pennsylva- 334 W. Main Street, will undoubtedly push once again for a severance tax. This time the governor will a severance tax that could lead to higher nia. P.O. Box 638, claim that a severance tax will help to fund energy prices for consumers. RestorePA may sound great until we Somerset, PA 15501 the RestorePA program he spent so much We must have a voice and say no to his read the fine print on how it is to be fund- time selling in recent months. borrowing and a severance tax. Pennsylva- ed. Phone: When the governor was traveling across nia has a severance tax called the impact Let’s say no to more borrowing and to a 800.452.0823 Pennsylvania touting the wonders of the tax that has provided billions in revenue severance tax. RestorePA program, he spent little to no to all 67 counties since 2013. Advertising Fax: Cecelia Houser of Ebensburg time explaining how he would pay for the If the governor and the legislature add 814.445.2935 an additional severance tax, we could Editorial Fax: 814.444-5966
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BRUCE SIWY Trigona a free pass for any lishment where acts of secretary that he did not a strip-mining dispute dict slips filled out by each [email protected] crimes he may have com- prostitution allegedly oc- want to participate in the involving one of Romani’s juror, were identical. This, mitted — in exchange for curred and it was reported discussion. companies. he said, was evidence that (Editor’s note: The testimony that could lead that the said judge partici- In addition, we con- And on Dec. 16, 1989 the decisions were unan- following is an excerpt to O’Kicki’s conviction. pated in activities with the tacted the law office of — after nearly 17 hours imous. Judge Richard from Episode III of “Jail- women who worked there. attorney Galloway in of deliberation — a jury Grifo agreed. ing the Judge,” a new — — — Further, it was alleged Greensburg. Galloway did found O’Kicki guilty on And so O’Kicki was podcast from Our Town that the same location had not return a phone call six of those 10 charges. He cooked. The man sworn in and the Daily Ameri- On March 31, 1989, been identified as a place after we left a voicemail was convicted of bribery, as the county’s president can. This five-part series state police filed a total of in which illegal drugs, seeking an interview. corruption and official judge less than two years documents the 1989 state 76 charges against Joseph including cocaine and Local attorney Tim oppression, and found not prior was now a con- police investigation of O’Kicki. marijuana, were sold.” Burns, however, remem- guilty of open lewdness. vict. He awaited his jail late Cambria County Many of the offenses These claims would be bered some of the pretrial Trigona’s claims regard- sentence — a maximum of President Judge Joseph dated back to 1976, more aggressively challenged publicity pretty vividly. ing the strip mining kick- 26 years — and would be F. O’Kicki, who later fled than a decade before by O’Kicki’s attorney. The He recalled an O’Kicki backs were also rejected stripped of his $80,000 the country and vowed O’Kicki’s indictment. defense would taunt the lookalike contest spon- by members of the jury. salary and pension. to write a tell-all mem- The suspended president prosecution to bring for- sored by the Johnstown According to the Morn- Strangely enough, oir about corruption in judge of Cambria Coun- ward the evidence of these Chiefs hockey team and ing Call, even the jury’s O’Kicki would never serve Pennsylvania. You can ty immediately posted brothel visits — evidence also a parody song of findings were not without even a day in jail. listen to this episode by the money to satisfy the that never surfaced. “Hey Mickey” by a local drama of their own. And Ernest Preate clicking the following $10,000 bail and began Later, O’Kicki ob- radio station. One of the jurors, hen — the attorney general link: https://www.daily- crafting his defense. tained an affidavit from Ultimately, the prose- asked to state his verdicts, whose office prosecuted american.com/entertain- Walt Komoroski — a the groundskeeper of cution brought forward said “not guilty” on some the judge — would end up ment/audio/our_town/ trooper with the state the infamous Rachel’s 10 total charges. These of the counts that the spending a year in federal jailing_the_judge/ police white-collar crime house of prostitution in included an allegation jury foreman said were prison. episode-iii-verdict/arti- unit — said they had used Johnstown. The Rachel’s from Trigona, O’Kicki’s unanimous. This led the Now online: Episode cle_29204c0c-2b24-11ea- a variety of methods to groundskeeper said he former tipstaff. defense to argue for a IV. “I’ll Be Home for 9790-c76e02a85b58. build a strong case against was familiar with who Trigona said that mistrial. Christmas.” html.) O’Kicki. O’Kicki was, but never the judge arranged for Prosecutor Lawrence [As she studies in Slove- Others weren’t saw him at the establish- kickbacks from convicted Claus disagreed with the nia on a Fulbright Schol- Anthony Trigona, tip- convinced. Westmont ment. cocaine trafficker Frank mistrial argument. He arship, the judge’s wife staff for Cambria County native Neil Price was a Sylvia Onusic, the J. Romani in exchange noted that the foreman’s — and young children — Judge Joseph O’Kicki practicing attorney who’d judge’s wife, pointed out for a favorable ruling in verdict slip, and the ver- host a surprising visitor.] is penning his resigna- met the judge, oddly that O’Kicki was never tion letter to the county enough, at a forum on the charged in relation to commissioners. Trigona JFK assassination held at alleged gambling, racket- would later say he re- the University of Pitts- eering and brothel visits. signed because, a month burgh at Johnstown in the Nonetheless, Judge earlier, O’Kicki asked him late 1970s. Grifo dismissed the lack to help move a bed from Price would later assist of jurisdiction objections. his home. O’Kicki’s first the judge in his legal The case proceeded to wife came outside crying. defense. He said the com- trial. Trigona claimed he had monwealth’s case seemed no idea that O’Kicki was thin from the outset. — — — having marital problems, Price described the but said that this was the investigators’ illegal gam- Jury selection began in ome Cookin last straw for him. As mu- bling suspicions as a false the fall of 1989 — and this H g tual friends of the couple, pretext. became another point of Sponsore� �� he could no longer work contention. Conzatt��� Italia� Mar�e� for the judge. — — — O’Kicki’s new attorneys, Trigona’s rift with Jim Yelovich and Richard O’Kicki would have long- In a brief, the attorney Galloway, argued that an term ramifications for the general’s office alleged in-county jury would be judge. 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He was also named Area Jaycees Holiday Bas- the tournament’s MVP for ketball Tournament. the second straight year The Cougars have now and was selected to the won the tournament All-Tournament team for championship in back- the third time. to-back years after their “We gave it our all 2018 victory ended a in this tournament,” 15-year drought without Zuchelli said. “I couldn’t a title. be prouder of the guys. “I think we’re making We all put in a lot of hard great progress,” North work, and I couldn’t have Star head coach Randy the success I do without Schrock said. “We’re just my teammates getting me trying to get better every open.” day. We had a good test The Cougars’ trio of from a good United team Zuchelli, Hunter Stevens tonight, and I liked how and Drew Lane, who Staff photo by Brad Rosemas we played. I thought we were also named to the North Star’s Andy Zuchelli (No. 10, white jersey) defends against United’s Aiden Ringler during the Dec. 28 boys cham- pionship at the Boswell Area Jaycees Holiday Basketball Tournament. played with a lot of heart.” All-Tournament team, North Star jumped out combined for another winning, so that’s what “I just try to do my in front of a home crowd. gars 16-14 in the third. to its second game-open- high amount of scoring, we’re going to do the rest part,” said Stevens, who It gives our team a spark The Cougars’ bench ing run in as many nights totaling 64 of North Star’s of the season.” also threw down two and gets everybody going. then entered for the in the first quarter, 77 points, after scoring 60 Stevens was tasked of dunks to help excite the We have to keep playing fourth, as a 17-6 advan- gaining a 22-10 advantage on Friday night (Dec. 27). matching against Unit- North Star bench. “I fol- the way we are and not tage over the last eight after one frame that was Stevens and Lane each ed’s best guard in junior low our coach’s game plan take any team lightly. minutes set the final in helped by 14 points from netted 18 points in Satur- Austin Kovalcik. Despite the best I can. I’m usually We’re a very good team. North Star’s favor by 35. senior Andy Zuchelli in day’s championship win. Kovalcik scoring 19 guarding the other team’s If we play our best, we’re North Star improved the first eight minutes. “We’re leaders,” points, Stevens record- best player, and I try to very hard to compete to 7-1 as it moves into the Zuchelli scored the Zuchelli said of himself ed five steals and four shut him down as much with.” second half of its sea- game’s first basket, and his two teammates. blocked shots on Kovalcik as I can. I know that even North Star carried its son, which started Jan. then hit back-to-back “We keep everyone ac- and other Lions. Koval- if I get beat, my team is hot shooting into the sec- 3 against Conemaugh three-pointers to give countable and make sure cik was the only United always there for help. ond quarter, as Zuchelli Valley. North Star a 12-4 lead everyone plays up to the player with more than six “On offense, it’s nice to hit another three to start “We’re going into the just three minutes in and expectation that we have. points. be able to dunk, especially the frame. After the teams north now,” Schrock said. forcing an early United Our expectation now is traded baskets, the Cou- “We’ve got tough match- gars went on a 13-0 run ups with Portage (Jan. 9) to push the lead to 42-16, and Conemaugh Town- and carried a 46-20 lead ship (Jan. 10) coming up. into the half. We’re going to go hard in United began to match practice to get ready, and North Star shot-for-shot I feel good about what’s in the third quarter, as the ahead.” Lions outscored the Cou- “We gave it our all in this tournament. I couldn’t be prouder of the guys. We all put in a lot of hard work, and I couldn’t have the success I do without my teammates getting Staff photo by Brad Rosemas Zuchelli, a senior, was named the tournament’s MVP for the second straight year, and was selected to the All-Tourna- ment team for the third time. me open.” Sitting Bulls to host Northeast Sled Hockey League competition OUR TOWN Ave. in Altoona. This is Somerset and Indiana the only local opportunity County areas. Sled hockey Five adult intermediate this season to watch the athletes use a special sled teams in the Northeast Sitting Bulls adult inter- and two shortened hockey Sled Hockey League’s mediate team compete sticks with stainless steel Metropolitan Division in Metropolitan Division picks on one end to dig are competing locally this play, as the remainder of into and move around weekend. the team’s season sched- on the ice. Game play is The Johnstown Sitting ule takes place out of the essentially the same as in Bulls sled hockey organi- area. stand-up ice hockey, with zation is hosting the Ben- The Sitting Bulls spon- hard checking, raised- nett Blazers, Columbus sor both a novice youth puck shooting and penalty Blue Jackets, Philadelphia and an adult interme- killing as a standard part Flyers and USA Warriors diate sled hockey team, of the sport. in regional league play made up of physically Hockey fans and phys- Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 at challenged athletes from ically challenged athletes Galactic Ice, 750 Park the Johnstown, Altoona, who are interested in Bennett Blazers. Bulls vs. Columbus Blue There is no cost to playing sled hockey are 3:30 p.m., Columbus Jackets. attend any of the games, invited to watch the team Blue Jackets vs. USA 10 a.m., Bennett Blazers although donations play in competition. The Warriors. vs. USA Warriors. toward the Sitting Bulls schedule of games is as 5 p.m., Sitting Bulls vs. 11:30 a.m., Columbus sled hockey program are follows: Philadelphia Flyers. Blue Jackets vs. Philadel- welcome. Saturday, Jan. 11: 6:30 p.m., Bennett phia Flyers. Potential athletes are 9:30 a.m., USA War- Blazers vs. Columbus Blue 4 p.m., Bennett Blazers also welcome to attend a riors vs. Philadelphia Jackets. vs. Philadelphia Flyers. team practice. Flyers. Sunday, Jan. 12: 5:30 p.m., Sitting Bulls For more information 2 p.m., Sitting Bulls vs. 8:30 a.m., Sitting vs. USA Warriors. call 814-244-1729. B2 Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Our Town, Johnstown, Pa. Team MMA offering martial arts scholarship OUR TOWN The scholarship is open “Martial Arts has given it as well.” to anyone who is not a me so many great op- Those interested in the Miller’s Martial Arts current student, and it portunities and has help scholarship should con- in Johnstown is offering covers everything the stu- mold me into the person tact Team MMA through one person a full-year dent needs for one year of I am,” Christopher Miller, its website, teammma.org, scholarship opportunity training: tuition, uniform, chief instructor, said in a for an application form. for martial arts training at weapons, sparring gear written statement. “We Applications must be Team MMA. and testing fees. want others to experience returned by Jan. 15. BOWLING SCORES Wed. Rollers Brittany Burkett; Scratch Series: 435 John Deshner, 435 Mark Brown; 125 Roger Koch; Scratch Series: 630 Coll, 181 Stephen Lodolinski, 166 Schlosser; Handicap Series: 647 Men Scratch Game: 218 Gary Karen Buzzard, 297 Brittany Burkett; Women Scratch Game: 177 Maryann Bob Bassett, 627 Gerry Strittmatter, Ryan Jacobs; Scratch Series: 455 Betty Krause, 625 Diane Boerstler, Kentes, 210 Derek Yoder, 205 Ben Handicap Game: 220 Karen Buzzard, Burkhart, 172 Barb Shark, 153 Janet 567 Earl Crissman, 397 Mick Carl Foust, 446 Stephen Lodolinski, 613 Jancie Miles Mostoller; Scratch Series: 589 Dave 184 Brittany Burkett; Handicap Kulish; Scratch Series: 499 Maryann Yingling, 320 Roger Koch; Women 443 Lucas Hammers; Girls Scratch Sat. Nite Sandbaggers Gelormino, 545 Ben Mostoller, 537 Series: 597 Karen Buzzard, 531 Burkhart, 441 Barb Shark, 424 Patty Scratch Game: 170 Jane Strittmatter, Game: 124 Morgan Bennett, 118 Men Scratch Game: 194 Rick Mike Hammers; Handicap Game: 248 Brittany Burkett Murphy 123 Dollie Kelley, 99 Erma Yingling; Gabrielle Riffe, 97 Savanna Burkhart; Russell, 191 Brendan Golby, 187 Gary Kentes, 232 Derek Yoder, 230 Wednesday Niters Mixed Hi Priority Scratch Series: 476 Jane Strittmatter, Scratch Series: 362 Morgan Bennett, Paul Freeman; Scratch Series: 514 John Saloka; Handicap Series: 633 Men Scratch Game: 178 Mark Scratch Game: 255 George Pipon, 321 Dollie Kelley, 282 Erma Yingling 319 Gabrielle Riffe, 230 Savanna Scott Keyser, 510 Paul Freeman, John Saloka, 631 Dave Gelormino, Brown, 165 Dick Sabo, 165 George 247 Allan Ashby, 245 Ted Barndt; Swinging Housewives Burkhart 506 Brendan Golby; Women Scratch 622 Gary Kentes; Women Scratch Kogut, 162 Jerry Deyarmin; Scratch Scratch Series: 710 George Pipon, High game: Judy Beneigh 229, Maria Sunday Nite Mutts Game: 179 JoCarol Naugle, 146 Julia Game: 166 Karen Buzzard, 106 Series: 469 Jerry Deyarmin, 439 670 Allan Ashby, 653 Luke Kornprobst Burnosky 178, Carrie Owens 161; Men Scratch Game: 225 Lynn Russell, 127 Sheri Conant; Scratch Teachers High Series: Judy Beneigh 549, Hagerich, 211 Derek Yoder, 211 Series: 453 JoCarol Naugle, 420 Julia Scratch Game: 277 Jake Krisko, 266 Carrie Owens 463, Maria Burnosky Bryan Kline; Scratch Series: 588 Russell, 364 Heather Raihl Jim Cooper, 261 Brett Walat; Scratch 457 Bryan Kline, 586 Lynn Hagerich, Sunday Nite Mutts Series: 692 Jake Krisko, 661 Brett Friday Night Mens 528 Derek Yoder; Women Scratch Men Scratch Game: 234 Bryan Walat, 653 Jim Cooper Scratch Game: 258 Matt Edmiston, Game: 172 Maureen Taylor, 169 Kline, 213 Derek Yoder, 190 Dennis Shamrocks 255 Larry Beamer Jr., 255 Bob Brown Arlene Stephens, 161 Janet Chippie; Beers, 190 Phil Wise; Scratch Men Scratch Game: 199 Ken Bristor, Jr.; Scratch Series: 682 Bob Brown Scratch Series: 464 Arlene Stephens, Series: 604 Bryan Kline, 527 Derek 194 Shawn Sherer, 183 Bob Gaylor; Jr., 681 Larry Beamer Jr., 652 Brett 435 Janet Chippie, 432 Maureen Yoder, 514 Dennis Beers; Women Scratch Series: 565 Ken Bristor, 465 Thomas Taylor Scratch Game: 158 Janet Chippie, Bob Gaylor, 455 Shawn Sherer; I.B.E.W. Sunday Mixers 137 Margaret Holmes, 130 Amanda Handicap Game: 234 Shawn Sherer, Scratch Game: 224 Tom Mihalic, Men Scratch Game: 260 Taylor Holby, Dutko; Scratch Series: 428 Janet 223 Ken Bristor, 219 Ben Balog, 219 201 Gary Zankey, 182 Zach Zankey; 202 Craig Kuyat, 201 Len Findley; Chippie, 404 Margaret Holmes, 343 Bob Gaylor; Handicap Series: 637 Scratch Series: 583 Tom Mihalic, Scratch Series: 621 Taylor Holby, Vanessa Reese Ken Bristor, 608 Keith Gehlman, 597 561 Gary Zankey, 487 Zach Zankey; 532 Craig Kuyat, 513 Len Findley; Sunday Mixers Ben Balog; Women Scratch Game: Handicap Game: 257 Tom Mihalic, Women Scratch Game: 179 Cathy Men Scratch Game: 210 Craig Kuyat, 172 Vicky Emeigh, 159 Linda Lear, 225 Gary Zankey, 217 John Zankey Burkhart, 162 Jeanette Yurasko, 158 196 Taylor Holby, 191 Stan Mickolick; 143 Linda Shriver; Scratch Series: Jr.; Handicap Series: 682 Tom Beth Mishler; Scratch Series: 504 Scratch Series: 554 Craig Kuyat, 515 435 Vicky Emeigh, 418 Linda Lear, Mihalic, 633 Gary Zankey, 621 John Cathy Burkhart, 440 Beth Mishler, Stan Mickolick, 495 Taylor Holby; 352 Linda Shriver; Handicap Game: Zankey Jr. 414 Dee Locher Women Scratch Game: 179 Diane 230 Vicky Emeigh, 213 Linda Shriver, Pin Blasters Winter Seniors Mickolick, 178 Karen Buzzard, 159 212 Linda Lear; Handicap Series: 609 Men Scratch Game: 258 Ted Barndt, Men Scratch Game: 235 Bob Karen Vinglish; Scratch Series: 435 Vicky Emeigh, 577 Linda Lear, 564 255 Zane Lint, 254 Craig Cicon; Demchak; Scratch Series: 580 Bob Karen Buzzard, 429 Theresa Arena, Mary Gehlman Scratch Series: 728 Craig Cicon, Demchak; Handicap Game: 259 418 Karen Vinglish Sportsmans 700 Zane Lint, 649 Barrett Wagner; Bob Demchak; Handicap Series: Alley Cats Scratch Game: 264 Gary Bigam, Women Scratch Game: 189 Beth 652 Bob Demchak; Women Scratch Scratch Game: 234 Emily Boxler, 172 245 Craig Cicon, 244 Dave Ferchalk; Buzzard, 170 Rebecca Burns, 165 Game: 196 Judy Beneigh, 188 Maria Linda McCormick, 172 Allison Wilson, Scratch Series: 658 Gary Bigam, 650 Karen Buzzard; Scratch Series: 500 Burnosky, 167 Lucille Terebus, 167 163 Jacque Martinage; Scratch Craig Cicon, 616 Bill Freiwald, 616 Beth Buzzard, 424 Karen Buzzard, Faye Lear; Scratch Series: 525 Maria Series: 527 Emily Boxler, 468 Linda Dave Ferchalk 396 Kelly Kornprobst Burnosky, 519 Judy Beneigh, 433 McCormick, 438 Allison Wilson Thursday Night Mixed Saturday Night Specials Faye Lear; Handicap Game: 252 Domestic Engineers Men Scratch Game: 214 Ryan Men Scratch Game: 237 Jason Clark, Maria Burnosky, 250 Judy Beneigh, Scratch Game: 165 Shirley Dickert, with President Rick Bouchard Miller, 200 Bruce Thomas, 196 John 236 Tom Mihalic, 204 Budd Brilhart; 240 Faye Lear; Handicap Series: 717 158 Judy Blackburn, 152 Becky Shrift Sr.; Scratch Series: 529 Bruce Scratch Series: 642 Jason Clark, Maria Burnosky, 681 Judy Beneigh, Sarver; Scratch Series: 481 Shirley Thomas, 525 Tom Grumbling, 517 570 Denny Miles, 562 Gene Paul; 652 Faye Lear Dickert, 400 Becky Sarver, 394 Judy Jeff from Southmont asks: “Is your John Shrift Jr.; Handicap Game: 244 Handicap Game: 256 Tom Mihalic, Friday Night Mens Blackburn John Shrift Sr., 238 Ryan Miller, 230 244 Ron Boerstler, 237 Jason Clark, Scratch Game: 268 Brett Thomas, Gals and Guys team affiliated with an NHL team?” Bruce Thomas; Handicap Series: 237 Budd Brilhart; Handicap Series: 258 Eric Kirchner, 254 Jason Men Scratch Game: 266 Mark 645 Tom Grumbling, 619 Bruce 657 Denny Miles, 642 Jason Clark, Edmiston; Scratch Series: 672 Brett Lodolinski, 164 Tim Lovejoy; Scratch Thomas, 617 Joe Guydo; Women 636 Les Brilhart; Women Scratch Thomas, 641 Eric Kirchner, 616 Series: 488 Stephen Lodolinski; Answer: “We are not affiliated with any Scratch Game: 185 Missy Steinbach, Game: 201 Mary Lou Antolik, 171 Jason Edmiston Women Scratch Game: 167 Joan 177 Eileen Potts, 171 Jackie Debbie Paul, 170 Diane Boerstler; Middle of the Road Fabina, 159 Keri Rhoades, 154 NHL team. Our league is the NAHL, Burkhart; Scratch Series: 478 Missy Scratch Series: 521 Mary Lou Men Scratch Game: 236 Bruce Joyce Fabina; Scratch Series: 428 Jill Steinbach, 473 Eileen Potts, 414 Antolik, 500 Diane Boerstler, 476 Valari, 199 Bobby Antesberger, 198 Ream, 417 Gayle Shrader North American Hockey League. We Jane Strittmatter; Handicap Game: Debbie Paul; Handicap Game: Michael McClain; Scratch Series: Teachers 234 Paula Thomas, 230 Eileen Potts, 225 Mary Lou Antolik, 217 Diane 574 Bruce Valari, 557 Michael Scratch Game: 247 Jerry Thomas, are the top junior league in the US and 228 Missy Steinbach; Handicap Boerstler, 212 Debbie Paul, 212 McClain, 533 Kenny Meier; Women 234 Glenn Strandquest, 225 Jesse Series: 632 Eileen Potts, 607 Missy Jancie Miles; Handicap Series: 641 Scratch Game: 182 Teresa Meier, Cooper, 225 Jake Krisko; Scratch nicknamed the “League of Opportuni- Steinbach, 593 Paula Thomas Diane Boerstler, 609 Jancie Miles, 175 Christina Lehman, 161 Audrey Series: 688 Jerry Thomas, 630 Jesse Steelworkers 599 Debbie Paul Vantroba; Scratch Series: 507 Teresa Cooper, 623 Jake Krisko ty.” Many of our players leave John- Scratch Game: 266 Larry Parks, 235 Sat. Nite Sandbaggers Meier, 467 Christina Lehman, 450 Sportsmans Tom Tanaka, 229 Bruce Struniak; Men Scratch Game: 217 Zach Rita Klayko Scratch Game: 270 Craig Cicon, 246 stown to pursue collegiate and profes- Scratch Series: 739 Larry Parks, 641 Hauger, 211 Tony Naugle, 210 Paul I.B.E.W. Tom Kormanik, 244 Curtis McClain, Mark Lodolinski, 629 Tom Tanaka; Freeman; Scratch Series: 597 Paul Scratch Game: 228 Gary Zankey, 208 244 Gary Bigam; Scratch Series: 722 sional hockey careers, but we do not Handicap Game: 266 Larry Parks, Freeman, 546 Tony Naugle, 534 Zach Tom Mihalic, 179 Ray Rose; Scratch Craig Cicon, 661 Gary Bigam, 619 243 Denny Miles, 237 Budd Brilhart; Hauger; Women Scratch Game: 163 Series: 583 Gary Zankey, 516 Tom Mark Chiappeta have any direct NHL affiliation” Handicap Series: 739 Larry Parks, Julia Russell, 140 JoCarol Naugle, Mihalic, 484 John Zankey; Handicap Junior-Senior Division 652 Derek Yoder, 644 Denny Miles 139 Mandy McKinnis; Scratch Series: Game: 251 Gary Zankey, 239 Tom Boys Scratch Game: 212 Jarrett Thursday Seniors 396 Julia Russell, 389 JoCarol Mihalic, 225 Matt Bodziak; Handicap McCullough Jr., 187 Dylan Shaffer, Men Scratch Game: 232 Gerry Naugle, 354 Heather Raihl Series: 653 John Zankey Jr., 652 187 Zach Grove; Scratch Series: Tara from Johnstown asks: “Is there Strittmatter, 230 Bob Bassett, 205 Junior-Senior Division Gary Zankey, 609 Tom Mihalic 568 Jarrett McCullough Jr., 479 Earl Crissman, 164 Mick Yingling, Boys Scratch Game: 183 David Pin Blasters Zach Grove, 461 Dylan Shaffer; always a giveaway at every game?” Men Scratch Game: 269 Jim Rager, Girls Scratch Game: 130 Gabrielle 266 Luke Kornprobst, 254 Barrett Riffe, 111 Savanna Burkhart, 74 Wagner; Scratch Series: 735 Luke Cheyenne Cooper; Scratch Series: Kornprobst, 670 Barrett Wagner, 651 340 Gabrielle Riffe, 279 Savanna Answer: “While not every game has Jim Rager; Women Scratch Game: Burkhart, 180 Cheyenne Cooper 174 Mary Lou Murray, 168 Beth Sunnestars a giveaway, most all games have a Buzzard, 158 Valarie Easterbrook; Scratch Game: 159 Pat Sleek, Scratch Series: 478 Mary Lou Murray, 157 Tammy McPherson, 156 Sue theme that we promote. We have our 456 Beth Buzzard, 449 Rebecca Minchau; Scratch Series: 446 Tammy Burns McPherson, 416 Pat Sleek, 381 Grace annual nights like the upcoming Faith Saturday Night Specials Grumbling; Handicap Game: 159 Pat Men Scratch Game: 236 Jason Clark, Sleek, 157 Tammy McPherson, 156 and Family on Friday 1/31, Pucks and 224 Tom Mihalic, 196 Budd Brilhart; Sue Minchau; Handicap Series: 446 Scratch Series: 638 Jason Clark, Tammy McPherson, 416 Pat Sleek, Paws on Tuesday March 3 where fans 594 Tom Mihalic, 548 Budd Brilhart; 381 Grace Grumbling Handicap Game: 244 Tom Mihalic, Thursday Seniors are welcome to bring their dogs to the 236 Jason Clark, 228 Budd Brilhart; Men Scratch Game: 170 Earl WEEK #17 WINNER! Handicap Series: 654 Tom Mihalic, Crissman, 168 Gerry Strittmatter, 132 game for a $5 donation to the Humane 644 Budd Brilhart, 638 Jason Clark; Bob Bassett, 121 George Mostoller, Women Scratch Game: 191 Diane 93 Roger Koch; Scratch Series: 450 Society, and many others. We do have Boerstler, 165 Mary Lou Antolik, Gerry Strittmatter, 427 Earl Crissman, Tony Hunko 160 Jancie Miles; Scratch Series: 360 Bob Bassett, 338 George giveaways throughout the season, and 487 Diane Boerstler, 470 Mary Lou Mostoller, 250 Roger Koch; Women Johnstown, PA Antolik, 439 Jancie Miles; Handicap Scratch Game: 138 Jane Strittmatter, our next one is a Charlie Johnson bob- Game: 237 Diane Boerstler, 222 Betty 92 Dollie Kelley; Scratch Series: 318 Krause, 218 Jancie Miles, 218 Julie Jane Strittmatter, 255 Dollie Kelley blehead on Friday January 17th. The (103 pts.) first 1,000 fans will receive a Charlie bobblehead and it should be a great night for all!”
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SO-784685-1 Our Town, Johnstown, Pa. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, B3 Gallagher commits to Sacred Heart Key underclassmen set to enter NFL draft USA TODAY
December and January is decision time for the best college football players in the country. Players who have been in school for three or four seasons and still have eli- gibility remaining must weigh the positives and negatives of returning to continue their college careers or turning professional. Some will announce their plans before the bowl games. Others will announce after they complete their season. Below is list of notable underclassmen who have already declared their intentions to enter the 2020 NFL draft. The deadline for college players to make their decision is Jan. 17. The draft will held between April 23-25 in Las Vegas. 2020 NFL draft first-round order:Bengals have top pick; Redskins and Lions in top three. Salvon Ahmed, RB, Washington Cam Akers, RB, Florida State Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA Trajan Bandy, CB, Miami (Fla.) Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State Nick Coe, DE, Auburn Trystan Colon-Castillo, OT, Missouri Kamren Curl, S, Arkansas DeeJay Dallas, RB, Miami (Fla.) Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State Gabriel Davis, WR, Central Florida Photo credit: Phil Andraychak/JOHNSTOWN TOMAHAWKS Quartney Davis, WR, Texas A&M A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College Johnstown Tomahawks forward Carson Gallagher has announced his commitment to play Division I hockey at J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State Sacred Heart University in Bridgeport Connecticut. He is now the sixth active Tomahawk to make a Division I com- mitment. The Courtice, Ontario native has made a significant impact on the ice this season, earning 13 goals and Jacob Eason, QB, Washington eight assists for 21 total points (based on statistics sourced Nov. 12 from the Tomahawks website). The Sacred Jordan Elliott, , DT, Missouri Heart Pioneers play in the NCAA’s Northeast Conference and the Atlantic Hockey Association, where they reached Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State the conference championship game in 2004 and 2010. The team is coached by C.J. Marottola, who was named Jonathan Garvin, DE, Miami (Fla.) the 2010 Atlantic Hockey Coach of the Year during his first season with the Pioneers. Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame (See COLLEGE, B4)
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Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State stretch of dominance is over Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah NANCY ARMOUR Maybe he doesn’t have the deep the doubts about his future in New KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State USA TODAY threats he once did, but with the England. Harrison Hand, CB, Temple Patriots pinned to their own 1 and Brady is a first-ballot Hall of CJ Henderson, CB, Florida Tom Brady believed himself to be Matt Hennessy, C, Temple only 15 seconds left, he threw to Famer. If he says he wants to keep Kylin Hill, RB, Mississippi State invincible, as close to immortal as a Mohamed Sanu, who was at the 7-, playing, someone will throw money Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State professional athlete can get. maybe 8-yard line. at him. The Carolina Panthers or Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA With his exacting workout regimen It’s been like that all season. Chicago Bears, perhaps? Maybe the Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn and even more exacting diet, the Brady’s 24 touchdowns were his Los Angeles Chargers or Tampa Bay Keith Ismael, C, San Diego State 42-year-old had found a way to de- fewest since 2006. His 60.8% Buccaneers. Trishton Jackson, WR, Syracuse feat Father Time, the same way he’d completion rate was his worst since The Patriots don’t have a great Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama defeated everybody else in the NFL. 2013. His numbers took a precipitous backup plan if Brady leaves. But Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah Three of his six Super Bowl rings drop after he injured his elbow in the whether coach Bill Belichick and Tony Jones Jr., RB, Notre Dame were won in the last six years, at an game against the Dallas Cowboys, as owner Robert Kraft will be willing to Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame age where most quarterbacks are CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma did the Patriots’ results. pay an aging quarterback, whose de- Javon Leake, RB, Maryland relegated to clipboard duty, if they’re New England lost three of its last cline they can recognize better than Terrell Lewis, LB, Alabama still in the league at all. five games in the regular-season, anyone, isn’t so certain. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State But when the end comes, it comes including a stunning upset by the Mi- Belichick’s answer about Brady’s Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M fast. ami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium last future was hardly assuring — even by Kyle Markway, TE, South Carolina And rarely is it kind. weekend that relegated the Patriots Belichickian standards. Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland In what might be his last pass in a to the wild-card round for the first “Right now, we just finished the Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama New England uniform, Brady threw time since 2009. game,” he said. “We’re focused on Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma a pick-six as the Patriots made their “I wish we would have won to- this game, OK?” Netani Muti, OG, Florida State earliest playoff exit in a decade Satur- night. I wish we’d done a lot of things So not onto the offseason … Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State day night. Though he repeatedly said Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri better over the course of the season,” There is a harshness to sports, to Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford after the 20-13 loss to the Tennessee Brady said. life really, that takes the script we’ve James Pierre, CB, Florida Atlantic Titans that he doesn’t know what his At 42, Brady still wants to play and written for ourselves and flips it Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan future holds, the somberness with has said he’d like to do it until he’s upside down. Or, more often, shreds Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU which he spoke, the care with which 45. Asked directly after the game if it into tiny pieces. Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech he chose his words, told a different he’ll consider retirement, he said it Brady is not the quarterback he Cezar Ruiz, C, Michigan story. would be “unlikely.” once was and, at 42, he never will be Stanford Samuels III, CB, Florida State This was an ending, and not just So now what? again. There is finally an opponent Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State for this season. The Patriots dy- It seemed apropos – or maybe om- that he cannot beat. Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado nasty, the dominance that is unlike inous, depending on how you want to This is not to diminish Brady’s run, D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia anything seen in the modern era of J.J. Taylor, RB, Arizona look at it – that Gillette Stadium was however. What he and Belichick and Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin professional sports, is over. shrouded in fog for most of the night, the Patriots did together is a marvel, a Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia It’s true that Brady has been given the questions that have hung feat that is unlikely to be duplicated. Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami (Fla.) playing behind a porous offensive over Brady and the Patriots all year. “Playing for Mr. Kraft all these Josh Uche, LB, Michigan line this season. The running game His contract is set to void at the years and coach Belichick, there’s Quez Watkins, WR, Southern Miss has been inconsistent, at best. His conclusion of the league year, and nobody that’s had a better career I Curtis Weaver, LB, Boise State options in the passing game, beyond it includes a provision that New would say than me, just being with Ty’Son Williams, RB, BYU just the absence of Rob Gronkowski, England cannot place the franchise them,” he said. “I’m very blessed.” Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama have been severely limited. or transition tag on him. Brady and He’s also human. Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia But it’s also true that Brady has his wife also have put their Bos- And after two decades, we’re final- David Woodward, LB, Utah State slipped. That pick-six, for example. Chase Young, DL, Ohio State ton-area house up for sale, adding to ly seeing it.
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Submitted photo Residents and visitors alike enjoyed the return of the Christmas Town Railroad Display at Arbutus Park Retirement Community in Richland Township over the holiday season. The display opened Nov. 29 in Arbutus Park’s Community Room and it closed for the season on Jan. 1. Portage Interact Club supports food drive Library extends evening hours
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Submitted photo Students from Portage Area High School’s Interact Club pack some of the 1,353 food items the school collected in support of state Rep. Frank Burns’s annual collection drive for the Dorothy Day Outreach Center at St. Francis University in Loretto. Burns collected food donations at his offi ces in Ebensburg, Lower Yoder Township, Patton and Portage and delivered three carloads — more than 2,500 food items — on Dec. 12 to the Dorothy Day Center. In addition to Portage High School, Burns said students at Cambria County Christian School and Saint Benedict School in Carrolltown also contributed to the effort.
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Submitted photo Mount Aloysius College students, faculty and staff bought gifts for more than 100 children from six local school districts during this holiday season. Pictured with some of the gifts are, from left to right: Alyson Corey of Williamsport, Corrin Dagostin of Sugarloaf, Noah Ports of Portage, Stephanie Spacht of Colver, Nathan Smith of Bradford and Shakari Jones of Frenchville. Each year, the college sponsors an Angel Tree and a St. Nicholas I have x-rays from a recent hospital Market to provide an opportunity for students and employees to donate toys for area children. The college’s tradition goes back Hello, mom’s readers named Grammy who lives visit, can these help you find out more than 20 years. . . . with us, “No more treats. Once again, it’s Galla, She’s not getting enough what is wrong with my back? the rescue dog, filling exercise to get more in for my mom as she treats.” Jerry - Stoystown recovers from being sick. Grammy has trouble X-rays are often a necessary part of a chiropractic examination. She keeps sneezing and walking, so I keep out of The x-rays taken at a hospital are different than those in a chiropractic coughing, sometimes 10 her way, but since she’s office.A chiropractor takes x-rays to see the anatomy and, especially, or more times in a row. lived with us, I see that the alignment of the spine. Standing or seated xrays are taken to Even with my good dog she is more likely to give see the effect of gravity on the spine and ensure that the edge of the hearing, some days I can me treats than mom. And picture is even with the floor so spinal balance can be judged.At the barely hear what she is I love treats, lots of treats hospital they are taken to rule out or rule in a disease or pathology saying. I know I can sleep . . . so yummy. that is causing pain or may have been caused by trauma (broken Baughmans in a lot of positions, but I I think Grammy is bones, infections, tissue calcification, etc) and are often taken lying down for convenience and comfort. As such the alignment of the celebrate 62nd don’t know how mom can older than mom because picture is of little concern in a hospital setting. They are useful for sleep sitting up. Doesn’t Grammy’s hair is almost determining the need for medical attention, but not as useful for anniversary seem comfy at all. all gray. Mom sometimes determining the need for chiropractic attention.The x-rays taken at At least mom finished says how gray my fur is the hospital may show a chiropractor what is wrong with someone’s Bill and Barbara Baughman of Johnstown putting up our Christ- getting, so I guess getting back, but I usually find I need to take a few additional views to see celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary mas trees, decorating the gray means getting older. how to specifically adjust one’s back and to achieve a balanced house and baking cook- Then again, the roots of spine and nervous system. For more information on the use of Jan. 4. ies before she got sick. mom’s hair get gray, then x-rays in chiropractic practice visit www.pccrp.com and check out When she’s busy deco- for a few days they’re dark their x-ray guideline recommendations. rating, I hide under the again. It’s so confusing. I play a lot of sports, can chiropractic table because I don’t like Anyway, Grammy gives Gautier Steel receives the fuss with boxes and me a treat every morning. care keep me in line and help my moving things. I have to Most days I find it waiting $289K for rail say though that the house for me after mom and I performance on the court? looks so pretty. return home from our improvement A couple weeks ago I walk. I gobble it up then Kayleigh- Westmont OUR TOWN “Investing in our ex- ate something I shouldn’t keep circling from the Yes, absolutely. Athletes depend on strength, balance, and tensive rail freight system have (ahem) and kept living room to the kitchen coordination to be at their peak performance level. Training and A Cambria County increases mobility options throwing up. Mom kept to the dining room and competition can take its toll on the body and wear down those changing my blankets and back to the living room. I qualities. Chiropractic focuses on maximizing the functions of the project was among 26 and improves the efficien- recipients of rail freight cy of freight travel,” Wolf bedding then washing keep hoping that Grammy brain and nervous system so that what coordinates movements and them so they smell nice might forget that she al- gives strength, balance, and awareness to the body is working at improvement grants said. “These investments again. She also cooked me ready gave me a treat. No its best. Athletes like Jerry Rice, Lance Armstrong, the New York awarded Dec. 13 from underscore our continued Yankees, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Olympic medalists and countless the state Department of commitment to building a something she called rice luck so far . . . but I keep others rely on their chiropractor to help them achieve their best Transportation, according world-class infrastructure to help settle my tummy. hoping! on the field. It was a chiropractor who was able to help Sidney to an announcement from system that supports the She came next to me on On behalf of mom and Crosby recover from his concussion a few seasons ago. Whether Gov. Tom Wolf’s office. business community and the rug and I ate out of Grammy, I’m also hoping you are looking for an edge on your competition, or are looking to Gautier Steel in the creation of new jobs.” her hand. How good my you’re having a wonderful safeguard your health and prevent injuries, chiropractic care can mom is to me! I feel so holiday season and will be your secret weapon. Johnstown is receiving Pennsylvania has 65 $289,343 to complete the operating railroads, more bad I can’t help her back. enjoy an even better new If you have a life changing problem, you need a life final phase of a rehabili- than any other state in the Because mom hasn’t year! changing solution. We can help. E-mail your questions to tation project to rebuild country. PennDOT works felt well, she’s not taken [email protected], or call (814) 467-5528. approximately 1.5 miles with private rail operators me for a walk for sev- The questions and answers are not necessarily the views of Our Town. The information provided eral days. I miss those was from our readers and answered by the professionals at Windber Chiropractic Clinic. If you of track. The work, when and rail-served businesses would like your questions answered, please mail them to Our Town, 500 Galleria Drive, Suite 198 finished, is expected to walks and enjoying the Johnstown, PA 15904 or visit us online at www.ourtownjohnstown.com to construct new rail lines result in more efficient and improve the roughly smells around me . . . and rail operations and better 5,600 miles of freight meeting other doggies . . Like us on access within the plant. lines in the state. . and eating snow . . . and WINDBER rolling in the grass when facebook it’s not snowing. 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Nick Jacobs of Windber is the international director for SunStone Management Oakland UM Church Pastor Resources and author of the blog healinghospitals.com RANDY BAIN oaklandonline.org End the hatred Complete salvation Can we show more love, less affluent immigrants And Jesus said to him, born again, we do make should walk in them.” happy serving the Lord. respect and kindness to would use their new “Today salvation has a decision to follow Jesus The transforming pow- This happiness, peace each other in 2020? voting rights to encourage come to this house.” — and try to do better, but er of the gift of salvation and joy comes from the During a conversation more socialism. Luke 19:9 salvation is so much can be seen in the life of Holy Spirit as we live in with a good friend who When we ran out of the more. It’s about receiving Zacchaeus, the chief tax a relationship with God has deep knowledge of land in the West, Theo- The original movie forgiveness and eternal collector from Jericho. who loves us more than the economy, he sug- dore Roosevelt began to “Shrek” came out in life as a gift by faith. When Jesus walked we love ourselves. gested that our putrid build an unacknowledged 2001, and I guess has Others, who do un- through his town, Zac- Jesus commented economic growth rate of empire. become a classic that has derstand salvation as a chaeus, who had gotten about Zacchaeus’s life: 2% is because we’re in the Daniel Limmerwahr, been played repeatedly gift, may stop short at an rich by working for the “Today salvation has midst of a revolution, an the author of “How to on television. “Shrek” is outer layer of salvation, Roman government and come to this house, unnamed revolution that Hide an Empire,” ex- an animated movie about and accept salvation overtaxing his own peo- because he also is a son is not dissimilar to the plained that in 1888-89, an ogre who rescues a simply as being forgiven ple, received Jesus into of Abraham; for the Son agricultural or industrial we engaged Spain in war princess from a castle of their sins so they get to his heart, life and home. of Man has come to seek revolution. and took over Puerto only to find out that she, go to heaven when they When people complained and to save that which It’s an information Rico, Guam, and later too, is an ogre at heart. die. The German theolo- that Jesus was going to was lost” (Luke 19:9-10). revolution, and because Hawaii and American Sa- In the movie, the ogre, gian Dietrich Bonhoeffer the home of this notori- Jesus, also, came to we’ve been providing moa. We also had a very Shrek, explains to his called this “cheap grace.” ous sinner, Zacchaeus re- seek and to save you and all of the raw material bloody war for possession sidekick, Donkey, how John Wesley, found- plied: “Look, Lord, I give me. Can Jesus say that to those in charge for of the Philippines where ogres are misunderstood er of the Methodist half of my goods to the salvation has come to free through apps such more than 1.5 million and are multi-layered, movement, understood poor{&semispace}and if I your house, too? Have as Facebook, Google, Filipinos were killed. The like an onion. Shrek says: salvation as receiving a have taken anything from you accepted God’s gift Snapchat and Instagram, borders of the United “There’s a lot more to life-transforming gift. anyone by false accusa- of salvation? Have you we collectively have not States of America’s lower ogres than people think . Ephesians 2 teaches us: tion, I restore fourfold” allowed God’s grace to personally benefitted 48 States only lasted for . . Ogres are like onions.” “For by grace you have (Luke 19:8). transform your life? economically from it. The three years before we To which Donkey re- been saved through Zacchaeus had received Call upon the Lord bottom line is millions expanded. plies, “They stink? They faith, and that not of the gift of salvation, today. May the joy of of Americans are hurting Our political leaders make you cry?” yourselves; it is the gift which included forgive- Jesus Christ rule your economically, and that’s were very careful, howev- “No!” Shrek answers. of God, not of works, lest ness and the assurance of heart and life today and when things get stirred er, in that the non-white “Layers. Onions have lay- anyone should boast” eternity in heaven, but he throughout the coming up. residents of the major- ers. Ogres have layers.” (vss. 8-9). was also transformed by New Year. The Unite the Right ral- ity of these conquered As a Christian and a We must not stop God’s grace. ly in Charlottesville was a islands were given only pastor, I feel salvation reading at verse 9. There Some of the deeper lay- ( e Rev. Randy Bain symptom that comes from limited rights by the Unit- is also multilayered and are still deeper layers to ers of true salvation are: is the senior pastor of Oakland UM Church at economic suppression ed States government. We often misunderstood. salvation. Verse 10 goes it is offered to everyone; Some folks mistakenly 1504 Bedford St., John- or depression. One other now had a country that on to say: “For we are His everyone has sinned and stown, PA 15902. You thing about this move- was an empire, ruled by believe that salvation is workmanship, created needs salvation; we can may reach him through ment appears to be clear: white people, but not a just a decision on a per- in Christ Jesus for good be forgiven; we can re- the church website, It seems to be based on country ruled by repre- son’s part to follow Jesus works, which God pre- ceive a new transformed www.oaklandonline. fear, not scaredy-cat fear, sentative government. and try to do better. The pared beforehand that we life; and we can be truly org.) but actual deep-seated Our leaders didn’t want truth is that when we are fear of economic insecu- the new residents to have rity and loss of power. voting privileges. The Hence the distressing acknowledgment of white chant, “They will not supremacy was quietly replace us.” brushed under the rug, Concealed carry seminar scheduled Every time this move- and the people who lived ment has pulsated, it’s in the territories were and OUR TOWN advance at 814-536-9818. Hot dogs, chips, soda, water and coffee are to be been during economi- still are relegated to the cally challenging times. shadows. State Rep. Jim Rigby’s No matter how well the The hopeful news about office is hosting a free stock market and unem- all of this is we are seeing concealed carry semi- Career in a Year!™ ployment percentages what we had complacently nar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. are doing, people are still overlooked in the past and Jan. 29 at the Richland GREATERJOHNSTOWNCAREER hurting. are beginning to address Township Volunteer Fire Maybe a look back at some of the root causes of Department Banquet &TECHNOLOGYCENTER the history of our coun- this fear and hatred. Some Hall, located at 1321 Scalp try from the podcast “On have described the cur- Ave. in Johnstown. the Media” will put some rent situation as similar As more than 1 million things in more perspec- to a supernova in that this concealed carry permits 10 Month tive. University of Chicago approach to governing is have been issued to Penn- professor Kathleen Belew shining brightly before it sylvania citizens, Rigby Program explained that partici- burns out. said he wants to make pants in the white power Someday we might fi- sure these permit holders • Training in Hair, are aware of their respon- Adult School of movement see numerous nally become a country of, Nails, Makeup issues as threats to their by and for the people of sibilities. power, threats to white all races, religions, creeds “There are a number Cosmetology & Skin Care reproduction which, in and countries of origin. of misconceptions about their minds, will result A personal note: I had concealed carry,” he said. • PA State Board in their loss of even more one grandfather who, in “The event I’m holding Accredited economic control. his youth, was a member will answer permit hold- Interestingly, none of of the Ku Klux Klan and ers’ questions, as well as • State of the Art this is new. The expansion the Shrine, and another those of anyone who is Facility of our country into the who was a repressed Ital- considering applying for a western frontier in the ian immigrant. Pick one. permit.” late 1800s was said to be I’m just trying to figure Stonycreek Township part of a post-Civil War out where all of this ha- Police Officer Tom Owens Johnstown is to lead the seminar, effort to deal with both tred and fear lives to try to Classes start: new immigrants and freed make things better for my which also includes a slaves. It was thought to grandchildren. question-and-answer Feb. 17, 2020 have been done to keep (Nick Jacobs of Wind- session with Cambria the non-white population ber is a principal with County Sheriff Bob Kolar from taking control of the SunStone Management and Greg Neugebauer, Resources and author of Practical Nursing Program former slave states. There the county’s new district the blog healinghospitals. attorney. 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“I need to get all my ducks in a row before this pond freezes over again!” — Beth Young
“I thought this tour guide knew the way to the South.” — Joann Janidlo
“Now we know how penguins feel!” — Dean Coyle
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“He was pretty naïve about people. He really trusted in people and the goodness of people, even to the very “It was a no-brainer that it should have been an out-of-county jury. Period.” end.” “He (claimed he) was the victim Lawrence Claus, AG Prosecutor of a conspiracy. The only problem was the evidence (against him) was Walt Komoroski, Retired PSP rather overwhelming.” George Fattman, Former News Editor
“It sticks in my mind that there may have been as many as 76 counts that were handed down by the grand jury.” “If you’re going to throw arrows at the Neil Price, Former O’kicki Associate king, make sure you kill the king.”
“He was in a dangerous position vis a vis the Outlaw gang.”
“It’s peculiar that the police would rely on that (evidence) as being the lynchpin to start a grand jury.” WHAT’S NXT 219...Arts & Entertainment Youth orchestra presents winter concert By KAYLA PONGRAC Our Town Correspondent
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Or- chestra (JSYO) will present their winter concert Jan. 12 at the Arcadia Theater in Windber. The hour-long program will feature JSYO’s young musicians performing works from the Broadway production “Hamilton,” plus Gi- useppe Verdi’s opera “Aida” and Arturo Mar- quez’s “Danzón No. 2.” The orchestra consists of approximately 30 students representing a dozen schools in and around Johnstown. David Anderson, JSYO’s conductor, said that he has a remarkable group of young musicians who are both exceptionally talented, and who work extremely hard. The JSYO String Quartet and the JSYO Brass Quartet will make their debut performances of the season as well. Tickets for this concert will be available at the JSO Youth Orchestra. door. Submitted photo For more information about JSYO, visit www. students and examples of the best of Johnstown. sitions, from ancient to modern, as well as songs johnstownsymphony.org or call 814-535-6738. The concert should be terrific.” from around the world. Any student musician who would like to audi- In other news, rehearsals will begin this Inclined to Sing is open to children ages 5 tion for the JSYO is welcome to do so. Appoint- month for the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra’s through 15. The group has sung for the John- ments can be scheduled by calling the aforemen- children’s chorus program, Inclined to Sing. stown community at concerts, for civic events tioned telephone number. Children in the Johnstown area who enjoy and at Johnstown Symphony Orchestra sub- “The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is singing are welcome to join the program, which scription concerts. committed to supporting area school music is directed by Kim Rauch. Rauch founded In the spring of 2020, Inclined to Sing will programs, and we continue to work with educa- Inclined to Sing approximately 20 years ago. present a concert at Pasquerilla Performing Arts tors in our area to lift up the importance of the He believes in a child-centered approach to Center on the University of Pittsburgh at John- arts in education and in our community,” said music-making, which gives young singers an op- stown campus. They are also scheduled to sing Orchestra Manager Beth Pile. “Students from portunity to discover their voices and grow their the National Anthem at a Johnstown Toma- many school districts in the region come togeth- love of music. hawks game and at an Altoona Curve game. er in our Youth Orchestra to learn about and The music that Inclined to Sing members per- For more information about Inclined to Sing, make music. They are fine musicians, terrific form ranges from game songs to famous compo- call 814-535-6738. SCHULTZ REVIEWS: Award-winning ‘BOMBSHELL’ AND ARTIST’S ‘LITTLE WOMEN’ As the fictional rookie EXHIBIT By CARL SCHULTZ Fox News employee Kayla opens soon Pospisil, Margot Robbie “Bombshell” Distributed crafts another vividly by Lionsgate Pictures, 108 effective characterization Minutes, Rated R, Re- in a career, which already leased Dec. 13: has ranged in scope from Strong performances roles as diverse as Queen By KAYLA PONGRAC and a sharp, incisive script Elizabeth I in 2018’s “Mary Our Town Correspondent by “The Big Short” co-writ- Queen of Scots,” actress er Charles Randolph are among the strengths of Sharon Tate in Quentin A new exhibition, The Gift of Color, marks “Bombshell,” a mostly-fac- Tarantino’s “Once Upon the first exhibition of 2020 at Community Arts tual account of the genesis a Time in Hollywood” Center of Cambria County (CACCC). of the #MeToo Movement, earlier this year, and an The Gift of Color features oil paintings created turning what might’ve over-the-top turn as comic by Heather Davis, an award-winning sculptor become a lurid, routine book villain Harley Quinn and oil painter who currently resides in Bedford and forgettable docudra- in 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” County. ma into intelligent and During the heartbreaking The exhibit is scheduled to open Jan. 25. A compelling motion picture scene when Robbie’s Kayla free opening reception will be held from 1 to entertainment. is forced to stand before 3 p.m. that afternoon inside CACCC’s Gold- It’s 2016, and life at the the smarmy Ailes and haber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery. The recep- partisan and controversial lift the hem of her skirt tion is to include free refreshments and a Q&A Fox News Channel is any- as a means of promoting with the artist. thing but tranquil. En- Davis grew up in Newtown Square. She earned her onscreen television gaged in a war of attrition their own accounts of gen- career, any viewer who’s a bachelor of fine arts in painting at Rhode Is- with leading GOP presidential der-based mistreatment at the not simultaneously sickened, land School of Design. She worked in the build- candidate Donald Trump, network. outraged and deeply offended ing trades for many years and even opened her fighting the larger and more own design/build contracting firm, which gave Briskly directed by Jay Roach, must be devoid of a soul. balanced news networks for a “Bombshell” scores a bullseye her an opportunity to create sculptures, murals, share of the national audience, Buried in mountains of by explaining to its audience mosaics and other artwork throughout Philadel- the “nostalgia machine for prosthetic makeup and a the nuances of a transformative phia and the Main Line area. lost America” fires its premier fat suit as Roger Ailes, John era in history. She now paints full-time. She specializes in newscaster, former Miss Amer- Lithgow contributes the most In the pivotal role of Gretch- plein air and studio work, concentrating mostly ica Gretchen Carlson, for being uncharacteristic performance en Carlson, the Academy on the people and places in the Allegheny Moun- out of step with the channel’s of his career. Usually cast as tains. ultra-conservative agenda and Award-winning Nicole Kidman the sunniest personality in 10 opts away from performing “Heather is such an interesting individual,” practices. counties, Lithgow portrays an impersonation of the well- said Angela Godin, CACCC executive director. Prohibited by her contract Ailes as a subhuman oil slick, a “I first met her when she came to the Commu- known author and television from filing a lawsuit against the loathsome slug unburdened by nity Arts Center to see our facility and then journalist, electing instead to network, Carlson instead sues morality or conscience. At one mentioned she herself was an artist. Once she portray her in more human Fox News chairman and CEO point, Lithgow’s Ailes tells an showed us her work, I knew we had to feature terms as a professional woman Roger Ailes for sexual harass- employee he’s been unfavorably her. Her work is exceptional and so far past the in a modern workplace, juggling ment — enduring Ailes’ swinish compared with Jabba the Hutt, concept of an oil painting. Heather’s art is living abuse is practically a profes- career responsibilities with but in reality Lithgow’s char- breathing pieces.” sional rite of passage for female a personal life as a wife and acterization is closer in spirit The Gift of Color remains on display until Feb. employees at the network. But mother. In filing the lawsuit to Charles Laughton’s perfor- 28. the success of Carlson’s lawsuit against Ailes, Kidman’s perfor- CACCC’s gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. depends on the courage of other mance illustrates clearly that mance in 1935’s “Mutiny on the Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fox News employees, including the payoff is not career prestige Bounty,” a Captain Bligh with Saturdays. There is no cost to view the exhibit, rising star Megyn Kelly, to place or a megabucks payoff, but the kinks in his cable. but donations will be accepted. their own professional careers look of approval and pride in SCHULTZ For more information about Davis and her at stake by coming forward with her young daughter’s eyes. continues on page 3 work, visit her website at heatherdavisart.com.
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Students present musical ‘Frozen, Jr.’
music and some new songs for the stage, too.” elements of the show come together.” By KAYLA PONGRAC In this musical, audience members can watch “Frozen, Jr.” is being produced by Easler and Elsa and Anna interact in their magical home of directed by Jayme St. Clair, with music direc- Our Town Correspondent Arendelle. It will feature some of the most well- tion by Eric Tedjeske with assistance from Casey loved songs from the original movie, including Williams. The choreography is by Kaitlin Easler, This month, students at Richland School “Let It Go” and “For the First Time in Forever,” technical design by Leigh Lucero with assistance District will present “Frozen, Jr.” at Richland plus five brand new songs written exclusively for from Jim Lucero, lighting by Wesley Layton and Performing Arts Center (RPAC), located at 1 Aca- the musical. costumes by Theresa Arena. demic Ave. in Johnstown. Easler said the students have been rehearsing Tickets for this show are on sale now. They can “Frozen, Jr.” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 10 and for this production since the end of October. be purchased online at www.richlandpac.com or 11 and 2 p.m. Jan. 12. The running time is one “They are wonderful,” he said of the actors and by calling the box office at 814-269-0300. hour, plus a 15-minute intermission. actresses. “We actually posted a video to social This show is part of RPAC’s Gold Card Member This production is recommended for children media of a clip of the opening song after the first program. Senior citizens age 62 and over who re- ages 8 and up. The junior actors (students in grades six to rehearsal because they sounded so great. This has side in Richland Township are eligible to receive nine) who are part of this performance will bring been a great cast to work with and we are very free tickets for this show. to life the beloved characters from the Disney excited to see the students again following our “Frozen, Jr.” is being presented through spe- movie, “Frozen.” The production is based on the winter break to put the finishing touches on the cial arrangement with Music Theatre Internation- 2018 Broadway musical of the same name, and show.” al (MTI). it features music and lyrics by Kristen Ander- Easler said the students are having a lot of fun, “We are lucky to have such an amazing facility son-Lopez and Robert Lopez. and are looking forward to opening night. to call home and to put on shows at Richland,” “‘Frozen’ has the feel-good nature of most Dis- “I think they have been enjoying all aspects Easler said. “We want to be able to share this with ney shows but breaks the typical princess mold,” of the show,” he said. “This show is a favorite of our community and always hope for great audi- said RPAC Director Ben Easler. “‘Frozen’ centers many, so most of them knew all about the show ences that will come out and support the arts. around the power of family and love in that way before we began and already knew how to act in Musicals are such a wonderful art form and we rather than the typical boy-girl story we are used their roles so they were able to really grow into take pride in offering high quality shows that we to hearing. ‘Frozen’ has always been very popu- their characters and enjoy all of the challenges of hope will be enjoyed by all. This is a title that we lar, but with the sequel just coming out, it is even putting the dance, acting and music together on think everyone will enjoy and we hope to pack the more popular right now. The stage version of the stage. As we roll into our tech rehearsals after our house for our young actors. They have been work- show is really fantastic and has all the great film winter break, we will all enjoy seeing all of the ing very hard and deserve to have a great crowd.”
SCHULTZ first thought an unusual choice of Dashwood, Jo’s publisher, during continued from page 2 material for writer/director Greta the scenes which frame the pic- But Charlize Theron’s per- Gerwig, generally acknowledged ture’s main narrative. formance as Fox News’ rising as the vanguard of modern inde- But if there’s a breakout star of star Megyn Kelly goes beyond pendent film, especially since the this “Little Women,” it’s Florence acting and solidly into territory cutting-edge “Lady Bird” in 2017 Pugh. A solid and dependable usually described with the word established her firmly on the map presence in international film “alchemy.” To say Theron nails of mainstream popular culture. since her performance in “Lady the characterization is insuf- But Louisa May Alcott’s original Macbeth” put her on the map in ficient praise. Aided by pros- novel was considered radical and 2016, Pugh enjoyed a formative thetic makeup that’s nothing revolutionary when it was first year in 2019 with breakout per- short of astonishing, Theron published shortly after the Ameri- formances as WWE professional inhabits Kelly so fully that by all can Civil War, and has influenced wrestler Saraya “Paige” Bevis in appearances the actual televi- and inspired entire generations of the delightful “Fighting With My sion personality is onscreen, young people. “Little Women” has Family” and as the troubled Dani playing herself. One small crit- never been out of print. Writers Ardor in Ari Aster’s controversial icism: Does Megyn Kelly really who cite Alcott’s novel as a major and polarizing horror film “Mid- speak that way all the time? influence on their careers include sommar.” As the temperamental Employing her “news voice” Simone de Beauvoir, J.K. Rowling, and artistic sister Amy in “Little when she’s at home with her performance artist Patti Smith and Women,” Pugh consolidates her family becomes a distraction in Gerwig herself. success and confirms her place as an otherwise brilliant perfor- A brilliant Saoirse Ronan stands a premier character actor of this mance, more reminiscent of a out in the picture as the definitive generation. Look for this perfor- drill sergeant barking orders to Josephine “Jo” March — char- mance in particular to be promi- a platoon of Marine recruits. ismatic, passionately impulsive, nently mentioned during awards playing within the expectations of “Bombshell” is earning re- the era of the American Civil War season. contemporary society but firmly spectable but disappointing reviews while their father’s away support- Equal parts poignant, happy, pursuing her own path just the from the critics, including an ap- ing Mr. Lincoln’s Republic as a heartbreaking, funny and always same. Jo is necessarily the tale’s proval rating of 67% from Rotten member of the Union Army. But moving, to call “Little Women” a main character – it’s her reminis- Tomatoes, against a similar weighted during a time when a woman’s sta- labor of love for Gerwig tells only cences which form the narrative average of 65% from Metacritic. The tion in life is determined by how part of the story. Alcott’s brilliant consensus at Rotten Tomatoes reads foundation of the story. But in well she marries, the headstrong novel is as vivid and timely as ever that the picture “benefits from a Gerwig’s retelling, all the sisters and obstinate Jo wants to accom- when read in 2019. And the high- terrific cast and a worthy subject, but have more or less equal parts ... plish the unthinkable — to forge est praise for Gerwig’s brilliant its impact is muffled by a frustrat- and equal opportunities to shine an independent path in life and new film version is not that the ing inability to go deeper than the for the performers playing them. establish a career ... as a writer. picture is one of the best movies of sensationalistic surface.” The actual Emma Watson and Eliza Scanlen The eighth film version of Louisa the year and the definitive motion Megyn Kelly following a private are just as persuasive as Ronan in May Alcott’s seminal 1868 novel screening acknowledged that view- the less-showy roles as Meg and picture version of the classic tale, is arguably the best, with strong ing the picture was “an emotional Beth, as is Laura Dern in the key but that it’s among the very best performances from a veritable experience,” but noted some inaccu- supporting role as their wise, lov- American films of all time, and racies. who’s who of the best and bright- ing, and patient mother, affection- deserves a place on the bookshelf With cameo appearances by est talent currently working in ately called Marmee. alongside Alcott’s novel. Malcolm McDowell as media mogul American film. Besides strong and Among the men in their lives, Meryl Streep contributes a Rupert Murdoch, familiar comedy imaginative direction from Greta the fey Timothee Chalamet is customarily studied character actor Richard Kind as a toadying Gerwig and a cast which is practi- equal parts loyal, indolent and performance to the film as the Rudolph Giuliani, and an unrecog- cally perfect, the picture benefits noble as Teddy “Laurie” Laurence, girls’ Aunt March. She’s as bril- nizable Allison Janney as author and from realistically overlapping the spoiled rich kid conduct- liant as always, but her presence legal scholar Susan Estrich, “Bomb- dialogue, a sweeping musical score ing an unconventional romance here feels more like a blessing shell” is rated R for sexual material by Alexandre Desplat, and an un- with the reluctant Jo. A bemused over the project than a real char- and language throughout. conventional narrative structure Bob Odenkirk appears late in acterization. Beautifully filmed by “Little Women” Distributed by which augments the emotional the tale as the girls’ father, and French cinematographer Yorick Sony Pictures Releasing, 135 Min- impact of formative moments in a kindly and crinkly-eyed Chris Le Saux on authentic locations in utes, Rated PG, Released Dec. 25: the lives of the sisters by switching Cooper seems to be channeling Concord, Boston, and Harvard, The March sisters — Meg, Jo, back and forth between scenes Mark Twain as Laurie’s megarich Massachusetts, with Harvard’s Amy and Beth — are closer than depicting them as children living curmudgeonly uncle, who lives Arnold Arboretum standing in for most sisters, living with their together and seven years later, as next door to the Marches. Actor Paris, “Little Women” is rated PG sensitive and supportive Marmee adults living apart. and playwright Tracy Letts is also for adult situations and thematic in 1860’s New England during “Little Women” might seem at caustically funny as the jaded Mr. elements.
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JAN. 9 JAN. 11 JAN. 25 “DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT” THE NEW YORK BEE GEES CRYSTAL SOIREE 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial The Palace Theatre Bedford County Humane Society and the Southern 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg Alleghenies Museum of Art Omni Bedford Springs Resort 7 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 8 p.m. 814-589-3020, www.crystalsoiree.com 11; and 1 p.m. Jan. 12 The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show is comprised of 5:30 to 11 p.m. Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Dis- some of Long Island, New York’s most versatile and This year’s theme, The Black & White Masked Ball, is ney stories at “Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment.” exceptionally talented players. The band includes present or former members of well-known, world-re- the one-of-a-kind Soiree’s hallmark of the area’s most Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, important charity events raising funds for these two nowned acts including The Alan Parsons Project, Mater and the crew of Disney-Pixar’s “Cars” race significant community organizations. Music from The Happy Together Tour, Meatloaf, Queen, Blue Oyster across the ice! Dive into adventure with Ariel and “The Josh Squared band. Serafina Faces will be there to Cult, Riot, Herman’s Hermits, Enrique Iglesias, The Little Mermaid’s” undersea kingdom. The toys are back paint your face with a customized mask for a small fee Rippingtons and more. Based in New York, the show in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, that benefits both organizations. Proceeds from the has played to sell-out shows at The Paramount Theater Jessie and the “Toy Story” gang escape from Sunny- event benefit SAMA Bedford and the Bedford County and B.B. King NYC. Performances are held regularly at side Daycare and race for home in their most daring Humane Society. Sponsorship and advertising oppor- The NYCB Theater at Westbury, Resorts World Casino, adventure. Plus, enter the wintry world of Arendelle tunities are available. Special room rates for Omni Empire Casino, and The Suffolk Theater. For more Bedford Springs Resort are also available. with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff information about this performance or to purchase from Disney’s “Frozen” as they learn that true love tickets, visit www.thepalacetheatre.org or call 724- TAMBURITZANS comes from within. From wheels to waves, icy won- 836-8000. Richland Performing Arts Center derlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s favorite One Academic Ave., Johnstown Disney moments come to life at “Disney On Ice: Worlds JAN. 16 814-269-0300 of Enchantment.” For more information, visit www.1st- “PAINTER’S CHOICE” 7 p.m. summitarena.com/events/. Tickets can be purchased Bedford Arts Cooperative Guest artists via Ticketmaster. 110 West Pitt St., Suite 2, Bedford 814-310-1987, [email protected] CASH UNCHAINED. THE ULTIMATE JOHNNY CASH JAN. 10 6 to 8 p.m. TRIBUTE “FROZEN JR.” “Flying Pig,” paint parties with Linda – next event The Palace Theatre Richland Performing Arts Center “Painter’s Choice.” Guests must preregister and select 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg 8 p.m. One Academic Ave., Johnstown their choice to either paint on a wood pallet or an an- From the early days with Sam Philips at Sun Records 814-269-0300 tique window. There will be several designs to choose to the later years with Rick Rubin and American Re- Jan. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m., Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. from. All materials are provided. This event is BYOB for 21+ with id. Located behind OIP pizza shop, inside Lo- cordings, Cash Unchained delivers a complete catalog “Frozen Jr.” is based on the 2018 Broadway musical of of breathtaking music from one of the greatest country cality Gallery. Sign up at www.OffPittStreet.com, call/ the same name. It brings Elsa, Anna and the magical artists of all time. James Tamelcoff captures Cash’s text: 814-310-1987 or email: [email protected] land of Arendelle to life onstage. The show features all trademark baritone voice, while his band delivers the of the memorable songs from the animated film, with infectious, driving rhythm of The Tennessee Three. For JAN. 17 music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert tickets, contact The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724- GET THE LED OUT Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway 836-8000 or order online at www.thepalacetheatre.org The Palace Theatre production. A story of true love and acceptance be- unless otherwise noted. 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg tween sisters, “Frozen Jr.” expands upon the emotional Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. “ATOMIC RADIO” relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Get the Led Out returns to bring the studio recordings Off Pitt Street Theater Company Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their of “the mighty Zep” to life on the concert stage. They 110 West Pitt St., Ste 2, Bedford hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. are not an impersonator act; they are Led Zeppelin 7 p.m. This performance is being presented through special fans striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands Off Pitt Street Productions and the Bedford Arts Coop- arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). in rock history. With a varying set each night, the erative present another evening of the widely popular This show is recommended for children ages 8 and band plays hits and deep-cuts spanning the career of “Atomic Radio” — Live Performance Radio Show. up. The running time is 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute the legendary group. For tickets, contact The Palace Based upon the famous radio shows of the 1940s and intermission. For more information or to purchase tick- Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000 or order online at 50s, the audience will enjoy a theatrical presentation ets, call 814-269-0300 or visit www.richlandpac.com. www.thepalacetheatre.org unless otherwise noted. of three highly engaging radio broadcasts complete with costumes, lighting and live Foley sound effects. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE JAN. 18 This “Atomic Radio” features three famous Science Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE Fiction stories: “First Contact,” by Murray Leinster; “Meteor Man” by Arch Oboler, and “Student Body,” by 1217 Menoher Boulevard in Johnstown’s Cambria City Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) F. L. Wallace. To reserve, call or text 814-310-1987, or neighborhood 1217 Menoher Boulevard in Johnstown’s Cambria City tickets may be purchased online at www.offpittstreet. 6 p.m. neighborhood com. Light refreshments are available for purchase. The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is 6 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m. For The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is celebrating its fifth anniversary of the annual Murder more information, e-mail [email protected]. celebrating its fifth anniversary of the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre with a dynamic new perfor- Mystery Dinner Theatre with a dynamic new perfor- mance company, The Iron Bridge Theatre. Doors open JAN. 29 mance company, The Iron Bridge Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The evening’s mystery is “The Golden Girls NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE OF ODESSA, UKRAINE at 5:30 p.m. The evening’s mystery is “The Golden Girls Birthday Bash.” This event is an interactive perform- PRESENTS SWAN LAKE Birthday Bash.” This event is an interactive perform- ing arts experience. It includes a wine for purchase The Palace Theatre ing arts experience. It includes a wine for purchase from B&L Winery, a 50/50 raffle, dinner, a mystery with 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg from B&L Winery, a 50/50 raffle, dinner, a mystery with 7:30 p.m. audience participation, and the opportunity for all audience participation, and the opportunity for all This full-scale production, set to the music of Pyotr attendees to solve “The Golden Girls Birthday Bash.” attendees to solve “The Golden Girls Birthday Bash.” Tchaikovsky and based on German legend, follows a Tickets are available now. The event is projected to Tickets are available now. The event is projected to heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful sell out. Anyone interested in attending should phone sell out. Anyone interested in attending should phone swan maiden from an evil spell. The Legendary Nation- CACCC at 814-255-6515, or visit the Community Arts CACCC at 814-255-6515, or visit the Community Arts al Ballet Theatre of Odessa with 55 Ukrainian talented Center’s website (www.caccc.org) for more information Center’s website (www.caccc.org) for more information ballet stars brings this romantic tale of true love to and to purchase tickets. The deadline to purchase and to purchase tickets. The deadline to purchase glorious life. For tickets, contact The Palace Theatre tickets is Jan. 14. Proceeds from this fundraising event tickets is Jan. 14. Proceeds from this fundraising event Box Office at 724-836-8000 or order online at www. benefit the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. benefit the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. thepalacetheatre.org unless otherwise noted.
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