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Lester Edelstein was moving across Austria when he and his fellow soldiers in Gen. George Patton’s Army were assailed by a terrible stench. It was the smell of dead bodies. Then he saw the closed gates. After the soldiers opened them, what they saw defied belief. Several thousand people of all ages — all Submitted photo dressed in thin-striped pajamas — were Lester Edelstein, a Jewish soldier from Nanty gaunt and filthy. Their stomachs were Glo, liberated the Mauthausen Concentration ATHLETE distended from hunger. Mountains of Camp during his time in World War II. Edelstein’s experience there shaped his belief in supporting vermin-infested clothing lay about the area. his faith’s religious charities and organizations OF THE It was the Mauthausen-Gusen Concentration upon his return home. WEEK: Camp. “Those who could speak cheered us,” in America fought during World War II. Ten DEVIN Edelstein later revealed in a taped recording thousand were killed in action, according kept at the United States Holocaust to Gemma Birnbaum, the associate vice FOSTER Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. president of media and education at the Submitted photo “They knew we were coming because the — B1 National WWII Museum in New Orleans. A Wedding portrait of Lt. Lester and Carolyn Nazi guard of SS troops had left the day “That’s true of all the Allied countries. Edelstein in 1944. before wearing civilian clothes the prisoner There were disproportionately more people tailors had made for them.” fighting in the war than there were Jews in During the Holocaust, the Nazi regime the population,” Birnbaum said. “I think Rabbi Irving Ganz, of Rodef Sholom, murdered an estimated 6 million Jews as there were a significant number who were part of an effort to purify the country and the town’s first synagogue, spoke to the FAMILY VALUES drafted. But a lot of Jews knew what was Johnstown Rotary Club in 1942 about the all its occupied territories. Mauthausen was happening in Europe at the time. It was a one of the deadliest camps the Third Reich need to fight totalitarian states. Later in personal war for many Jews at the time. the year, he and the Beth Zion synagogue operated during that time. At least 90,000 They felt this kinship with the Jews who prisoners died of the 190,000 imprisoned members observed a worldwide day that were being murdered across Europe.” mourned the loss of Jews in Europe. there. In Johnstown, more than 200 Jewish men Edelstein, who died in 2009 at the age of “The voice of those who today gather and women served. That was 17 percent of in their synagogues to plead for divine 90, had a unique perspective as a Jewish the Jewish population in the community. soldier from Nanty Glo. He liberated intercession is the voice from the grave of a For the rest of the population, more than million martyred Jews,” he was quoted as prisoners who had been sent there to die for 16 million American men and women served having the same religious views as he did. saying in The Johnstown Tribune. “The voice in World War II. Online estimates peg that comes from the forests of eastern Europe- “Quite a number of prisoners were able to to be at around 12 percent of the overall speak English,” Edelstein said. “They found -stained with the blood of those ruthlessly population during that era. executed.” out that I was the only Jewish officer there During the war, Johnstown’s Jewish at the time. I was practically mobbed. They Synagogues throughout the country population followed the national trend in galvanized America to fight Hitler and wanted to shake my hand. 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The Jewish War Veterans Hall in Johnstown hosted civilian defense courses during the war. ome Cooking Several groups, H including the Johnstown Sponsore� �� Jewish Community Conzatt��� Ital�a� Mar�e� Council, lent their help in the early 1940s. Jewish women in the area helped to sell 385 bonds in one year, raising a total of $70,225, which would Photo part of public domain from US Army Signal Corps. Provided by Tomaz Jardim be worth more than $1 The trial at Mauthausen. million today. Red Cabbage Salad Though the story of Cambria County’s Jewish concrete pit. Hungry did a fairly good job �� Eleanor Davis-Fox community during the police dogs and at providing a judicial war is remarkable in dobermans proceeded to process on the way to and of itself, Edelstein’s come in and jump up and punishment given the INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped specific account stands bite the genitals of the massive number of 2 medium red cabbage heads into small pieces apart because he was both prisoners. criminals they had to try a direct witness to the At one end of the camp in a short period of time, 1-1/2 cups crumbled blue 1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard Holocaust and a savior was a stone quarry, a according to Jardim. cheese, divided of his own people. He steep wall and a small “One of the most 3-1/2 cups mayonnaise watched as bulldozers lake. Prisoners were positive outcomes of the helped Austrian civilians forced to carry a heavy Mauthausen trial or the move bodies into trenches rock up the steep slope. whole judicial process was DIRECTIONS as they watched the If they made it, they had the role of camp survivors aftermath of the final to repeat the task the in the process,” Jardim Remove outer cabbage leaves and reserve. Process or shred solution. He learned all next day and so on until said. “As I describe in remaining cabbage and place in a large bowl.Add 1 cup of cheese the horrible things of they fell to their death the book, what occurs and 1 cup of parsley to cabbage.In another bowl,mix together the which man was capable, in the lake. There were is you wind up with the mustard and mayonnaise. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss but also the strength hundreds of skeletons and liberation of Mauthausen, bodies in the lake. and Americans coming to combine. Refrigerate salad for 24 hours. To serve, line serving of the human spirit in bowl with reserved cabbage leaves, then spoon salad into bowl. surviving those evils. He went into the sitting across such a horrific After the outbreak of room in the infirmary. scene. They’re totally Garnish with remainder of blue cheese and parsley. war, people from across The victims were seated understaffed. and they (Note: Eleanor says the amount of parsley can be reduced if Europe were deported in chairs, lights were wind up ending up desired.) to Mauthausen, which turned on and they were dependent on camp gradually evolved into told to look at the camera. survivors to gather a system of several As it clicked, they were evidence. To me, it is a interconnected camps. shot in the back of the vital part in allowing the Enter your recipe online at: During this phase, head, Edelstein said on a survivors to emerge from Mauthausen and Gusen taped recording before his powerlessness.” ZZZÁDYRUVDQGIDYRULWHVFRP were the concentration death. Following the war, camps with the harshest The Mauthausen trial Edelstein returned home and you imprisonment conditions was among the most to his wife, Carolyn and the highest mortality, important of the Dachau (Shapiro). Edelstein spent could win a according to the camp’s trials, proceeding against his entire career with memorial website. 61 defendants, including one company, M. Glosser $50 Prisoners at the bottom camp personnel, prisoner & Sons, a scrap metal of the camp hierarchy functionaries and civilian brokerage and industrial Whip Conzatti’s had barely any chance workers implicated there. supply company in of surviving for long. Most of the the Holocaust Johnstown. Edelstein Gift Card Those who were ill or proceedings were held at worked there for 37 years, “useless” to the SS were the former concentration rising to the title of vice camp of Dachau between president and controller. Enterityour bestup!recipe for Main Entrées, Casseroles, in constant danger of losing their lives. In 1945 and 1949, according He was active in the Salads, Desserts, Appetizers, Side Dishes and More! 1941 the SS started to to “The Mauthausen Trial: community by supporting construct a gas chamber American Military Justice various philanthropic and other installations in Germany,” written by endeavors, and he helped Enter your recipe online at: at Mauthausen for the Tomaz Jardim. found a new synagogue in ZZZÀDYRUVDQGIDYRULWHVFRP systematic murder of American investigators Westmont. He had three Recipe Contest or mail to: Our Town Recipe Contest large groups of people. working at Mauthausen children, including Joyce 334 W. Main Street, Somerset, PA 15501 lacked resources and Edelstein. On May 5, 1945, the Recipe Name: ______U.S. Army reached Gusen sufficient staff and “I think his experience and Mauthausen. Some therefore came to in Mauthausen really Your Name: ______prisoners were in such a wholly rely on a group drove him to be so active Address: ______weakened state that many of survivors determined in the Jewish community City: ______State: ______Zip:______still died in the days and to play a role in bringing and in supporting Jewish weeks after liberation. their former captors to causes,” she said. “He Phone: ______Email: ______One of Mauthausen’s justice, Jardim wrote. didn’t really talk about prisoners, a Hungarian During the trial, that experience to us very Employees of Schurz Communications and Our Town are ineligible to win. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. The judges decision are final. By submitting a recipe, you are agreeing to the publication of your name Jew named Tibor Rubin, prosecutors used much. That’s common for and winning recipe. All entries become the property of Our Town and are subject to publication. Photographs of was taken from the the common defense some veterans.” completed dishes may also be submitted with your entry. Winners will be notified by telephone. barracks and moved to argument, which Before he died, Lester an Army field hospital was based on the Edelstein warned of 2 miles away from the belief that guards charismatic leaders camp. He was barely and administrators calling upon our worst conscious when Army unlawfully, willfully and hatreds. He referred Corpsmen brought him knowingly conspired to to the Holocaust as a in on a stretcher. The commit war crimes and singular event. It’s not attending physician and crimes against humanity. something that is outside nurse took emergency The trial produced more of history. It’s within it. measures to save his death sentences than any “It is part of us and will life. Upon recovering, other in American history. never leave us,” Edelstein   
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HUNTER MURO in 63 1/3 innings pitched. [email protected] He tossed five complete game shutouts in his 12 t was no surprise appearances. The south- to Conemaugh paw also struck out 136 Township senior out of the 259 batters he Devin Foster or faced while holding his ConemaughI Township opponent’s batting aver- head coach Sam Zam- age to a mere .134. banini when the Indians Foster did just as much played up to the high ex- damage at the plate pectations they set before hitting out of the No. 3 their 2019 season began. hole with a .479 batting The player-coach duo average while leading was a prime factor in the Indians in hits (35), guiding the Indians to a RBI (44), doubles (7) and school record 22 wins, the home runs (5). school’s first WestPAC “He’s very deserving of Championship since 2010 the award,” said Zam- and its third consecutive banini. “In my eyes, Devin District 5 Class 2A title. was head and shoulders Now they can chalk up above the other players in two postseason acco- the county. He’s had a re- lades after the Somerset ally great career for us. He All-County baseball team had a phenomenal year was released on June 28, last year and he backed it with Foster being selected up with another one this as the 2019 All-County year. I’m real proud of Most Valuable Player and Devin and we’re just hap- Zambanini being chosen py he was on our club.” as the Coach of the Year. Foster, a California “It’s something I’ve University of Pennsylva- worked towards for the nia baseball commit, was past year after getting part of a special group Photo by Joe Isenman turned down from it last of seniors that assisted year,” said Foster on Conemaugh Township’s Devin Foster delivers in a PIAA first round matchup against Coudersport in this Daily Ameri- in getting the Indian can file photo from June 3. his goal coming into the baseball program back to season. “I really made it its winning ways over the coming up through West a point to prove myself course of the past four Suburban together, they ALL-SOMERSET COUNTY HIGH to every team and try years. were a great combination to push my team to get “My career at in the middle. We all SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM accomplishments this Conemaugh Township connected so well and we year too. We have a lot of has been amazing,” Foster did everything together, The 2019 All-Somerset County High School Baseball Team guys on first and second said. “All of the guys whether it was running team and even honorable have been playing with Most Valuable Player: Devin Foster, Conemaugh Township. up to Quaker Steak on mention this year, which each other forever. Coach Tuesdays to just hanging proves what coach Zam- Zambanini really saw the Coach of the Year: Sam Zambanini, Conemaugh Township. out after practice or to banini has done with him connection with all of us win districts three years being Coach of the Year.” and played it well. First Team in a row — it is absolutely On the mound, Foster “With Jordan (Poznan- amazing.” Devin Foster, Conemaugh Township; Tim Abraham, Salisbury; was 9-0 with a 0.55 ERA ski) and Bailey (Kist), Matt Addleman, Shanksville; Matt Blubaugh, Meyersdale; Troy Emert, Rockwood; Devin Kretchman, Meyersdale; Jordan “It’s something I’ve Poznanski, Conemaugh Township; Luke Schrock, North Star; Dawson Snyder, Shanksville; Will Spochart, Berlin; Alec Supan- worked towards for the ick, North Star; Chase Vargo, Windber and Andy Zuchelli, North Star. past year after getting Second Team Rhett Pletcher, Rockwood; Jackson Byer, Conemaugh Township; turned down from it Brycen Sechler, Meyersdale; Reese Kennell, Meyersdale; Gar- rett Weaver, Rockwood; Connor Adams, Conemaugh Township; Jeremy Layton, Windber; Keith Berkebile, North Star; Ryan last year. I really made Heinlein, Conemaugh Township; Brady Boborchuk, Berlin; Cy Brant, Shanksville; Tanner Colflesh, Turkeyfoot and CJ Salsgiv- it a point to prove er, Shanksville. Honorable Mention myself to every team Andrew Weaver, Rockwood; Jack Pletcher, Rockwood; Eli Brougher, North Star; Austin Suder, North Star; Shaun Berzon- and try to push my team ski, Conemaugh Township; Bailey Kist, Conemaugh Township; Ethan Leasure, Conemaugh Township; Mahlon Reese, Meyers- to get accomplishments dale; Jeff Haer, Meyersdale; Logan Mckenzie, Meyersdale; Kirk Eberly, Meyersdale; Nate Horner, Windber; Logan Short, Salis- this year too.” bury; Gabe Manthey, Shanksville and Austin Fogle, Shade.

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OUR TOWN Jessica to Johnstown and led the two-year project look forward to a long and to plan the production, Jessica Satava has been highly productive rela- which became the public hired as executive director tionship for the benefit of face of Peabody’s strategic of the Johnstown Sym- the entire community.” plan and the culmination phony Orchestra after Satava was most re- of its vision to strengthen a year-long, nationwide cently concert operations community partnerships search. Her position with supervisor at the Pea- and identify new constit- the orchestra starts on body Institute of Johns uents. Aug. 1. Hopkins University in In 2018, she was man- Clyde Thomas, pres- Baltimore. In 2016, she ager of the Aspen Cham- Orchestras’ Essentials of nities of Johnstown that who have the potential to ident of the orchestra’s was appointed to produce ber Symphony at the Orchestra Management will inspire our musicians become executive direc- board of trustees, said the largest performance Aspen Music Festival and 2019 course this month, and audiences all year tors of the highest caliber. that Satava was the search event in the Peabody’s School and worked with hosted by the USC Thorn- long. I can’t wait to begin I believe that the JSO committee’s unanimous 161-year history — Bern- international soloists, ton School of Music in Los our work together to build has hired someone who choice. stein’s MASS — which conductors and principal Angeles. on the orchestra’s strong is able to not only have a “Throughout the mul- was conducted by Marin musicians from top or- “I’m elated to partner position in the region significant impact on this ti-stage search process, Alsop, music director of chestras across the United with the visionary artistic as a leader in classical community and help to she stood out not only for the Baltimore Symphony States and Europe. leadership of the Johns- music, arts education, lead our orchestra into her abundant experience and São Paulo Symphony Satava has a master’s town Symphony: Music community engagement a new era, but that she in the field and direct orchestras. The perfor- degree from the Peabody Director James Blachly, and economic growth. My will prove to be one of the working relationships mance was staged in a Institute, a bachelor’s Jeffrey Webb, David husband Joe and I are great executive directors with some of the most community church and degree from Bethel Anderson, Kim Rauch, eager to get to town and of her generation. I am renowned professionals, featured 530 performers University and a certif- Elizabeth Pile, the excel- get involved!” thrilled for us to work but also because of the of various ages and neigh- icate in management lent musicians and the Blachly, who is now in together over the coming admiration and respect borhoods in Baltimore, development from Johns dedicated board of trus- his fourth season as the years as we continue the shown by all of those who including school children, Hopkins’ Carey Business tees and staff,” she said. Johnstown Symphony great tradition of this recommended her and conservatory students, School. “James has programmed Orchestra’s music direc- orchestra, bringing great who have worked with senior citizens and singers She has also been a phenomenal season to tor, said: “Within the field orchestral music to this her,” Thomas said. “We from churches and com- selected to attend the highlight the proud herit- of professional orchestras, city and region.” are thrilled to welcome munity centers. Satava League of American age and vibrant commu- there are a select few Gramling Winning lottery ticket sold locally named PSAB OUR TOWN games print on-demand Players can review lottery office. from a lottery sales the ticket, scan it at a Prizes must be claimed A Lucky Numbers tick- terminal or self-service lottery retailer or use the and tickets validated president et worth $267,087 was touch-screen vending ticket checker feature on before winners can be purchased June 9 at the terminal. 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(Editor’s note: This will be a weekly feature WINNERS: JIM BURCH OF NANTY GLO, LOURENE SERBALL OF FERNDALE, CHRIS GUTSHALL, CARM showcasing Johnstown of yesteryear. MEIKLEJOHN OF RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, JO MIHALAKI OF RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, DUCK SOLTIS OF Send your answers — and old-time photographs — GEISTOWN, CAROL STREILEIN OF WESTMONT, BRYCIN DIXON OF ROXBURY, SUE KIMMEL OF to [email protected].) JOHNSTOWN AND DIANNE O’SHEA OF EAST TAYLOR TOWNSHIP. Lady Dirtbags team Kmecak sent to prison OUR TOWN of the Oakhurst Homes in Assistant U.S. Attorney Johnstown, was sen- Stephanie L. Haines pros- scores $5K grant A Cambria County tenced by U.S. District ecuted the case on behalf resident is going to spend Judge Kim R. Gibson to of the federal government. OUR TOWN Lady Dirtbags, it is required for nearly two years in prison serve 21 months in prison The Laurel Highlands each player to participate in service for violating federal nar- and another three years of Resident Agency of the The Lady Dirtbag Softball Club, projects.” cotics laws, according to supervised release. Federal Bureau of Inves- based in Johnstown, received a Energy Transfer made the local a press release from U.S. According to infor- tigation and the Cambria $5,000 grant on June 25 from grant presentation as part of its Attorney Scott W. Brady mation presented to County Drug Task Force Energy Transfer, which owns and community outreach efforts, in of the Western District the court, on March 15, participated in the inves- operates one of the largest portfo- which it has awarded $150,000 to of Pennsylvania, Depart- 2018, Kmecak possessed tigation that led to the lios of energy assets in the United youth baseball and softball pro- ment of Justice. a quantity of heroin with prosecution of Kmecak. States. grams in Pennsylvania. Shawn R. Kmecak, 37, the intent to distribute. The softball club provides “At Energy Transfer, we are supervised 10U, 12U and 14U committed to investing and partici- travel softball for girls in Cambria pating in the communities in which County. They plan to use the grant we live and work,” said Chris Koop, to pay for new supplies, uniforms public affairs lead. “The Lady CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE and travel assistance for the teams, Dirtbag softball program is a great as well as expand the club’s budget organization that gives back to oth- www. to help others in need, according to ers, and we are proud to support Matt Hoffman, league president. their efforts.” “This generous donation from In addition to supporting local JOHNSTOWN.COM Energy Transfer will have a big youth baseball and softball organ- impact, not only for our kids but izations, Energy Transfer has also also for the greater Johnstown donated $450,000 over a three- community,” Hoffman said. “This year period to Special Olympics

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Previously, it had been or parents, now is the time to do it. It housed at the Windber Public Library. is so much easier to talk to them and Members are constantly adding to them tell you information than to try to the materials housed there. Some of recreate that information after they’ve the highlights include family histories, passed away. Because they could have all newspaper clippings and microfilm from the names of uncles, cousins, nieces and old publications including the Johnstown nephews. They can give you dates. They Democrat. All the services are free and can give you places. That kind of oral open to the public. history is invaluable when you’re starting Zaborowski took some time to answer genealogy.” our questions about what kind of things to Q: What’s the most enjoyable aspect of expect when researching your ancestors genealogical research? here. Staff photo by Cody McDevitt A: “Finding that person you couldn’t Q: How much has genealogical research Librarian Barbara A. Zaborowski stands at the genealogical research room at find for the longest time. When you can’t changed since you’ve been involved? Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. find someone that you’ve looked for for A: “An incredible amount. There’s stuff a long time. Then all of a sudden you that is digitized and put online everyday. find that.’ There’s one particular ancestor putting them online every day. Penn have that epiphany where you’ve found When we talk to genealogists, they get they’ve been looking for a long time. We State University has a database that holds that information and connected them frustrated. ‘Oh I can’t find this’ or ‘I can’t tell them to be diligent because the Library newspapers for the state of Pennsylvania. somehow. That’s the most exciting part.” of Congress is digitizing newspapers and We’re adding to it every day. Dale Borough’s history to be celebrated on July 13 OUR TOWN followed by a question and answer session. Novelli-Blasko has a studio at The Bottle Residents, former residents and anyone Works and The Habitorium research interested in being part of creating a project is housed there. She and Ensley comprehensive history of Dale Borough previously worked together on a similar is invited to attend “For the Love of Dale: photographic project titled ‘For the Love A History Making Project,” which is of Johnstown’ at the Inclined to Read taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July bookstore. 13 at the Bottle Works Tulip building, 411 People are also invited to share stories Third Ave. in Johnstown’s Cambria City about life in Dale Borough with local neighborhood. librarian and genealogist Joyce Homan at ‘For the Love of Dale’ is part of this the event. year’s Third Avenue Arts Fest, a summer “We really want to get the word out arts festival in Cambria City on July 12 and about For the Love of Dale,” said Helen 13 that features work by local artists, art Fisher, another event organizer and Dale demonstrations, live music and food. native. “We want to hear from anyone who An exhibition of historical photographs, has lived here, or with relatives who have models of landmark buildings and lived here. Lots of people have meaningful other Dale artifacts has been prepared, connections to our little strip of town. The according to Mardy Harbaugh-Huss, people who come from Dale have a special director of the Dale Valley Arts Center kinship; maybe it’s because we have been and part of the group that is organizing through so much.” the project. Their objective is to create a Dale Borough History, Facts and Memories Facebook page The borough endured three major history of Dale Borough through research An exhibition of photographs and other artifacts from Dale Borough’s history — hardships in as many decades: In 1958, and archival documentation, which including the Dale Theatre, pictured above — are going on display at ‘For the Love of Dale Borough lost part of its identity includes an effort to collect yearbooks Dale’ on July 13 at the Bottle Works Tulip building in Cambria City. when the Dale School District merged from every graduating class of the Dale with the Ferndale Area School District; High School. Borough community since 1910, plans on to display at the event. The Dale Valley more than 100 homes in the borough were “We have two rooms full of Dale to share records of the store’s history Arts Center is loaning a large map of the demolished to build the Route 56 bypass (artifacts),” Huss said. “Brian Ensley from their archives. An exhibit of several borough created by children who visited and 10 Dale residents died during the 1977 took more than 100 photographs of to-scale wooden models of landmark the center. Johnstown Flood. Dale buildings for us and they will be on buildings created by Charles Pfeil is also At 1 p.m., Jo Novelli-Blasko is going A Dale Borough History, Facts and continuous loop in the Tulip building’s planned, including a model of the former to interview Brian Ensley about his Memories page on Facebook has more theater.” Dale Theater that Pfeil has been working photography project experience in Dale, than 500 active members. Bantly Hardware, part of the Dale Local Girl Scouts among region’s latest Gold Award recipients

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Three Cambria County women are among 71 Girl Scouts in western Pennsylvania who recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Lily Dudash and LeeAnn Kuhn, both of Johnstown, and Kelsey Josephson of Salix completed numerous community service hours and at least 80 hours of work on her Gold Award project. Dudash and Kuhn graduated June 7 from Westmont Hilltop High School and Josephson starts her senior year at Forest Hills High School this fall. Dudash has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and was a member of Troop 40021. For her Gold Award project, she created a club at the school where special needs Submitted photo Submitted photo Submitted photo students could become involved, socialize Lily Dudash LeeAnn Kuhn Kelsey Josephson and make friends with other students. “My school was lacking opportunities for social interaction for the special needs college this fall and study biology and Halloween safety.” an idiopathic kidney disease. Nephrotic students, and it needed fixed,” she said. microbiology. Kuhn was also the drum major for the syndrome causes too much protein to leave “Every high schooler wants the same Kuhn has also been a Girl Scout for 12 Westmont Hilltop High School marching the body, resulting in painful swelling. things: to have friends, to have fun and to years and was a member of Troop 40021. band. She plans to attend Seton Hill She was declared nephrotic syndrome free be accepted by their peers.” She decided to promote awareness in her University this fall. at age 14, and chose her project to thank At Westmont Hilltop, she served as community about trick-or-treat safety Josephson has been a Girl Scout for 12 the staff of the Children’s Hospital of student council secretary and was an as her Gold Award project. She collected years and is a member of Troop 40947. Pittsburgh. executive board member of the National Halloween costumes and distributed them For her Gold Award project, Josephson “From this project, I learned that I’m Honor Society and the World Language for free at her local library, passed out a sewed 300 pillowcases, knitted 100 hats capable of doing a lot more than I thought I Club. She was supported in her Gold safety flyer and glow sticks to children, and donated two bookcases and four crates was,” she said. “I learned that I can make a Award project by Carol Battaglia, the started a Twitter account with safety tips full of books to patients at the Children’s difference in someone else’s life, which was faculty of her school’s life skills and and posted a safety video on YouTube Hospital of Pittsburgh. the main goal of my project — to make a multiple disabilities classrooms, students to benefit other communities and their “My project addressed the fear that difference in the life of a child.” at Westmont Hilltop High School, her families. She was supported in her Gold children experience when they spend long Josephson was supported in her Gold fellow Girl Scouts and her troop leader, Award project by the Cambria County amounts of time in the hospital,” she said. Award project by her family, friends, the Theresa Hochfield. Library. “I know from personal experience that the Trinity Lutheran Church, Women of the Dudash thanked her little sister, Sarah “(My project) is special to me because hospital — no matter how amazing the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America — the inspiration for her project — for it handled a unique issue in my area,” staff is — is somewhere that no child wants in Sidman, her Girl Scout troop and many teaching her many lessons, including the Kuhn said. “The most successful part was to be.” local businesses and organizations. She value of having compassion and empathy the costume giveaway. There was a great At two years of age, Josephson was plans to attend college for health care for others. Lily Dudash plans to enter turnout, and I got to spread the word about diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, management. C2 Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Our Town, Johnstown, Pa. Bridge work continues in Hooversville OUR TOWN bridge structure near the ball field on Route 403 in The first two structures are proceeding on schedule. Hooversville. A temporary signal has been installed The bridge near the Family Dollar was expected to Work is starting this week on the third bridge to direct traffic in that area for approximately the next have signals removed the first week of July and the of a three-bridge replacement contract in Shade month and a half, with minor delays possible as the second structure is to be finished around mid-July. Township and Hooversville Borough in Somerset signal cycles. Milling and paving work will take place at all three County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Overall work on all three bridges includes replacing structures after the signals are removed under daylight Transportation. the existing structures with a precast reinforced box traffic control. Prime contractor Charles J. 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In addition, the 2nd OUR TOWN is going to discuss The Allegheny Portage Railroad A variety of activities are Pennsylvania, Company B Pennsylvania Railroad National Historic Site is hosting planned, including games and American Highlanders from the “The Pennsylvania operations on May 31, its annual Living History Day projects for children to do to earn Mexican War (1846 to 1848) are Railroad and the 1889, as well as the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July a Junior Ranger badge; guided going to tell their stories and do Johnstown Flood of deteriorating conditions 13 at the park, located at 110 tours of the Lemon House; stone black powder demonstrations at 1889” is the topic of of the railroad mainline Federal Park Road in Gallitzin. cutting, log hewing, rope making, designated points throughout the the next Evening on on that historic date. His The family-friendly event is farm-to-factory and other day. the Lake program, presentation is also going sponsored by the Friends to cover the rebuilding of of the Johnstown Flood the mainline in the days National Memorial. and months after the The program is disaster. Hoganas plant in Johnstown scheduled for 7 p.m. For more information, July 9 at the South Fork contact the Johnstown Fishing and Hunting Flood National Memorial to expand, add jobs Clubhouse in St. Michael. at 814-886-6170 or OUR TOWN provide support to North The event is free and visit the Friends of American Höganäs High open to the public, no the Johnstown Flood North American Alloys as the company reservations required. National Memorial page Höganäs High Alloys expands their operations Volunteer-In-Park on Facebook. LLC, a manufacturer of in the City of Johnstown,” member Brandon Sliko powdered metal products, said Linda R. 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These area students were named to the dean’s building and purchase Staff photo by Beth Miller new manufacturing new machinery to support list for the 2019 spring semester at their respec- North American Hoganas plans to add additive manufac- age. We appreciate the tive universities: additive manufacturing, turing, also known as 3-D printing, and other technologies continuation of the proud Seton Hill University: Adam Bobak, Ashville; also known as 3-D to the production capability of its Johnstown plant on Cen- Cambria County tradition Samantha Garlesky and Kelsey Hunsberger, printing, and other tral Avenue. of leading the way for Hollsopple; Jordan Barzensky, Mackenzie technologies. The project is said Dean Howard, credits for the company’s innovation and we thank Lavely, Helaina Kaschalk and Caitlin Osborne, expected to create 25 full- president of Höganäs. investment in a designated the Wolf Administration Johnstown; Michael Bryja, Portage; Sidney time jobs and retain 135 Höganäs received a distressed area. for their continuous Kakabar, Salix and Courtney Cecere and Ryan existing jobs over the next funding proposal from The project was support.” Statler, Windber. three years. the state Department coordinated by the Founded in 1797 in Mount Aloysius College: Dennis James Link “This exciting of Community and Governor’s Action Team, Sweden, Höganäs is the and MacKenzie Margaret Sherry, Ashville. investment, with the Economic Development, an experienced group of world’s largest producer of greatly appreciated which included a $75,000 economic development iron and metal powders, support from the Pennsylvania First grant, professionals who report with a yearly capacity Governor’s Action Team a $19,600 workforce directly to Gov. Tom Wolf of 500,000 tons. They and JARI, will help development grant to and work with businesses develop solutions for Höganäs continue to help the company train that are considering automotive components, grow in Pennsylvania workers, up to $50,000 in locating or expanding brazing, electrical motors, Be sure to visit our website, and provide innovative tax credits to be distributed in Pennsylvania, with additive manufacturing ourtownjohnstown.com. products for our customers upon the creation of new additional coordination and water treatment. in several quickly jobs and up to $500,000 provided through JARI. Höganäs entered the North developing market areas,” in Enterprise Zone tax “JARI is pleased to American market in 1950. Intensive Care Nursery plans anniversary ‘baby shower’ OUR TOWN present are invited to visit with Conemaugh’s Conemaugh NICU team, play baby NEED A SERVICE DONE? CALL ONE OF THESE PROFESSIONALS… Memorial Medical shower games and Center is hosting participate in children’s FLOORING a community baby activities. Refreshments

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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 oaklandonline.org healinghospitals.com RANDY BAIN Collateral damage Focus on your blessings The sun is shining resulting exodus from If anything is excellent if anything is excellent your minds in Christ your heart and mind. overhead, leaves are countries like Honduras or praiseworthy—think or praiseworthy—think Jesus” (4:6-7). Rather “Thank you, Lord. I gently rustling beside me is out of fear and of a about such things. — about such things” than worry, let us pray needed to be reminded. and the sky is as blue as desire to allow those little Philippians 4:8 (Philippians 4:8). with thanksgiving. Thank you for all Your a summer Pennsylvania children to have a better Officials estimated that Just as we are If you must drive, blessings in my life.” sky can be. But I as I life. more than 41 million easily distracted while stay focused on the road (The Rev. Randy Bain sit here, I feel a sense There is an old Jewish drivers traveled over the driving, we can be easily ahead and your car will is the senior pastor of uneasiness that can saying that you are only July 4 weekend this year, distracted in everyday stay in the proper lane. of Oakland United only be attributed to the as happy as your least about 2 million more life. Disappointment If you live in this life, Methodist Church at knowledge that people are happy child, and that is than last year. I must comes easily to many. stay focused on the good, 1504 Bedford St. He can suffering. so very true. The term remind myself (actually When emergency after lovely and praiseworthy be reached through the Ever since the images collateral damage is one my wife, Darlene, will emergency takes the things in your life, and church’s website, www. began to appear on that I can’t get out of my remind me) to keep my place of a long-needed God’s peace will guard oaklandonline.org.) television, in social mind because there’s that focus on the road while day off, it is normal media and in newspapers as well, collateral damage. I drive. Whatever I’m to become frustrated. and magazines of little When a parent suffers, the looking at while driving When hours, days and children being separated children suffer, and the is usually the direction weeks of labor do not from their loved ones, my human damage and toll my car will go. produce the expected old heart has been aching. is real. If I look to the left results, disappointment Okay, sure, there are At a time when we need at some billboard or may wait just around kids suffering all over the to be wrapped up in the animal, my car will drift the corner. If we focus world, and the cynics will laughter and joy of the across the center line on disappointments What is a Subluxation? gladly point out to me that summer, we are watching into oncoming traffic. If and frustrations, we will is the human condition. life transitions that are I look at some beautiful become frustrated and Kenneth – Tire Hill As a parent, there is only wrought with collateral scene or commotion to disappointed people. one thing I’m sure of, and damage that will impact A subluxation is a misalignment of the joints of the spine that the right, my car will Backing up a couple stresses the functions of the central nervous system (brain and spinal that’s the unconditional not only this generation inevitably drift across verses in Philippians cord).That stress; which can be direct stretch or pressure on nerves, love I have felt for my own but many generations to the fog line onto those 4, we find Paul giving a change in the fluid dynamics within and around nerves, or changes kids since they were born. come. in the activity of nerves, has a negative impact on the normal functions alert strips. Oh yes, the inspired instruction on Maybe my heartache The circle of life can of the body because it is the brain and spinal cord that ultimately white line along the God’s peace and mental is due to my God-given sometimes be much control everything. Subluxation affects every aspect of one’s life, right side of the road is health as it relates to which can cause pain, weakness, numbness, digestive problems, ability to project a more damaging than just called a fog line. A state thanksgiving and prayer. headaches, cloudy thinking, irritability, sleeplessness, anxiety, and parent’s hurt into my tail chasing. It can be a trooper instructed me Verse 4 begins with the countless other symptoms and can even hinder your immune own, but as a human history that repeats itself. system. Chiropractors are unique in that we are the only health about them late one exhortation to “Rejoice being, I can’t stop As human beings we are professionals trained in the arts of examining the nervous system Thanksgiving night in the Lord always.” thinking about how constantly faced with the for these phenomena and providing safe and effective solutions for when I was driving He then repeats, “I will their correction. In time the body adapts around a subluxation by horrible life must have realities of our mortality, home. It appears if you say it again: Rejoice!” a degenerative process we know as arthritis, which of course has been for those thousands and most of us believe drift across the fog line It is almost impossible its’ own aches and pains. Children with uncorrected subluxations of parents to have caused it’s either one-and-done may develop permanent postural and structural problems that follow a couple times late at to be frustrated and them to walk thousands or one and some type of them into adulthood as their bones grow and solidify. Chiropractic night, the police will pull disappointed if we of miles through Central heaven-like post-mortem can help restore the body’s normal functions, stop this degenerative you over and inquire continually focus on process, and promote growth and health. When you consider how America and Mexico just bliss. But that bliss comes about what is really in praising and giving much subluxation costs you in time, resources, and productivity for a chance to request at a price that we must your Mountain Dew thanks to God. Rejoicing (and everything we take for granted in life) you begin to see that asylum in the United pay as caring, loving chiropractic is more than one of the greatest values in healthcare, bottle. may be a cure for States. human beings. it is an investment in yourself. What is true about frustration. There is an amazing We want children, focus in driving may It is almost impossible nun, Sister Laurinda, and we bring them into also be true for life. If to simply stop worrying. I had a lower back fusion who started a school and this world without their we focus on hurt, loss But we can pray with hospital in Honduras back permission. Once they surgery a few years ago but it and frustration, we may thanksgiving, and God in the 1990s when I was are here, however, our struggle with anger, can supernaturally keep working at Conemaugh. parental instincts kick in started hurting again, is it safe depression and despair. our lives centered on His She asked me to help to help them, to nurture Paul urged the believers peace. for me to see a chiropractor? her get supplies and and to teach them. We at Philippi to focus on “Do not be anxious money to assist the want to protect them good and praiseworthy about anything, but Samantha – East Conemaugh impoverished people of and to shelter them from things. in every situation, by that country, a country harm. We want them to Yes. Chiropractors are trained to modify their analysis and adjusting “Finally, brothers prayer and petition, with techniques to maximize patient safety and accommodate complex that had previously have a better life than our and sisters, whatever thanksgiving, present cases such as yours. You should always inform your chiropractor been ravished by multi- own, and the last thing is true, whatever is your requests to God. if you have had any type of surgery; and should have with you any national companies who we want is for them to be diagnostic imaging (x-ray, CT, MRI) and reports. Depending on the noble, whatever is And the peace of God, destroyed the water exposed to or killed by type of surgery you have had, your chiropractor may choose to avoid right, whatever is pure, which transcends all table and abandoned the violence. adjusting the site of surgery (eg. spinal fusion), however the rest of whatever is lovely, understanding, will the spine can have subluxations and deserves to be checked and natives with no work and I don’t care about your whatever is admirable— guard your hearts and kept clear of interference from such structural misalignments and little hope for a better life. politics. We are human shifts. In many cases of spinal fusion the areas above and below We raised enough money beings, and separating the fusion become hypermobile and more prone to eventual injury. to build a school and kids and placing them Your posture may be putting a great deal of stress on the area that clinic and took volunteer in camps is wrong. This ATTENTION was operated on. Chiropractic care can help stabilize those areas physicians and dentists is the United States and improve posture naturally. Often times, chiropractic care is successful even when pain persists or is worse after surgery. there every year to help of America. We are BUSINESSES, those suffering people. all the descendants If you have a life changing problem, you need a life changing Now, with little or no of immigrants, and ORGANIZATIONS, solution. Pain, weakness, numbness, sleeplessness, depression, U.S. aid going there, endorsing this action TEAMS & COACHES fatigue, headaches, breathing problems, arthritis, infertility, ADHD, and drug gangs running makes us complicit. Fix autism, MS? The list goes on. We can help. E-mail your questions rampant in a failing state, the broken system, but SEND US to [email protected], or call (814) 467-5528. the lives of the people stop hurting the kids. The questions and answers are not necessarily the views of Our Town. 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A culinary picnic called ‘Summer on the Square’

Tables and chairs will be set up along Gazebo Park for guests’ convenience By KAYLA PONGRAC and comfort. Our Town Correspondent “There is a very reasonable reservation price to attend, and then the chef specials This summer, people will have an are priced affordably,” Pawlowski said. opportunity to dine “al fresco” (outside) “Since the chefs are preparing only two when “Sunday on the Square” comes to dishes each, it’ll be neat to see what they downtown Johnstown. consider to be their specialties.” “Sunday on the Square” is scheduled to Band of Brothers Shakespeare Compa- take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 on Ga- ny actors and actresses will be on-site, as zebo Park, the street off of Locust Street will local musicians Jill Gontkovic, Leah that runs behind Johnstown’s Central Gontkovic and Sean McCool. Park gazebo. The street will be closed to Children are welcome to attend. A traffic during the event. bounce house will be set up, and local This “culinary picnic” is serving as caricaturist Duane Webb will be accept- a fundraiser for Gallery on Gazebo, a ing commissions. non-profit art gallery that opened a few In addition, Pawlowski said that a months ago under the same roof as a “large, eclectic selection” of art will be loose-leaf tea shoppe called Art of Tea at for sale. 140 Gazebo Park. “We wanted to sell reasonably-priced Rosemary Pawlowski, Gallery on artwork during ‘Sunday on the Square’,” Gazebo Site Coordinator and Vision 2025 she said, “so people have a chance to take Central Park Square Capture Team Direc- something unique home with them when tor, described this upcoming fundraiser the event is over. We’ll have a couple as “extremely important.” people on-site explaining the pieces be- “Our downtown area is undergoing so cause there are a lot of different genres of many transformations, and this event is artwork included in the sale.” going to demonstrate what it’s like to be For more information about the out on the street, celebrating downtown event, or to purchase tickets, visit www. and all its beauty,” she said. classy.org/event/sunday-on-the-square/ Ten regional chefs are participating. e231319. Each chef will prepare two specialty food The nominal entrance fee does not cov- items, making for a total of 20 unique er the purchase of food and drinks. Exterior of Gallery on Gazebo dishes available for purchase. Attend- Both Gallery on Gazebo’s and Art of ees will have the option to purchase the Tea’s doors will be open during “Sunday ble by support from various Gallery on place. So, dishes that most appeal to them. The on the Square.” Attendees are invited to Gazebo volunteers and sponsors, plus there are a chefs will be representing the following stop by for some tea (including samples) Community Foundation for the Alleghe- lot of reasons to be excited about ‘Sunday restaurants: Lazarus Café; The Fat Squir- and to check out the latest exhibit at Gal- nies and Vision 2025. on the Square.’” rel; PRESS Bistro; Balance Restaurant; lery on Gazebo, “Tutti Fiori.” “We want to get as many people Pawlowski added that if the event is Marie’s Nutcracker Sweet, Inc.; Sunne- For more information about “Sunday downtown that afternoon and evening well-received, she and her fellow organiz- hanna Country Club; Rayne’s Backyard on the Square,” call 814-539-4345. as we can,” Pawlowski said. “Some of the er, Rebecca Brubaker-Roberts, would like Barbeque; Asiago’s; Stone Bridge Brewing Proceeds from “Sunday on the Square” businesses in Central Park are going to be to see it become an annual event. Company; Scott’s By Dam; and will be used to help with future program- open for business, including Lambcakes “I think a unique, fun event like this Faranda’s Farm. ming, interactive workshops and exhibits Bakery. Central Park is very relaxing. merits repetition,” she said, “so I hope Wine, spirits and beer can also be pur- at Gallery on Gazebo. There are very few downtowns that have this inaugural event clicks for a lot of chased. The event is BYOB as well. This fundraiser is being made possi- as beautiful a park, or a park in the first people as much as it clicked for us.”

planned at St. Benedict’s St. Benedict Church The 86th an- grateful for everyone who supports this event.” Sunday’s final drawing is to win $500. nual St. Benedict The live entertainment schedule is as follows (but is A basket raffle will also take place, as will 50/50 By KAYLA PONGRAC Parish Reunion subject to change): Friday: The Boomers from 5 to 7 drawings. Our Town Correspondent Festival is sched- p.m. and Felix and the Hurricanes from 7 to 10 p.m.; The Bingo tent will be open throughout the festival’s uled to take place Saturday: Tom Katz from 5 to 7 p.m.; Ole 97 Johnny duration, as will a flea market. July 12-14 on Cash and June Carter Tribute Band from 7 to 10 p.m.; A free shuttle will arrive/depart Geistown Fire Hall on the church’s grounds, located at 2310 Bedford Street in Sunday: Hardrock, Coco and Jo from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Lamberd Avenue and the former St. Benedict Gift Shop Johnstown. LeDance Academie from 2 to 3 p.m. and Three of Hearts from 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. This free, family friendly festival will feature a variety from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. of events, entertainment and activities. Hours are 5 p.m. Food options include (but are not limited to): French For more information about this year’s St. Benedict to 10 p.m. Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 fries, wings, homemade haluski, homemade Italian Parish Reunion Festival, call 814-266-9718 or visit www. p.m. Sunday. sausage, homemade pierogies, hamburgers, cheeseburg- stbenedictchurch.org. The festival’s official Facebook “This festival is all about the people,” said Dave ers, hot dogs, pizza, calzones, and sweet treats such as page can be found by searching for “Benedict Reunion Johnson, a member of the festival’s organizing commit- snow-cones, cotton candy, ice cream, root beer floats (Johnstown).” tee. “We have a great organizing committee and a huge and funnel cakes. “There is something for all ages, from entertainment, amount of volunteers who work very hard to put on a Johnson called the chicken and waffle dinners “the to food, to games and prizes,” Johnson said of the festi- great festival . . . from entertainment to games for all staple of the reunion.” Over 2,000 dinners are sold each val’s broad appeal. “This is a good opportunity to come ages to the food that we serve. People from out of town year, he mentioned. and hang out with family and friends, including some come back every year to spend time with family and The festival’s famous chicken and waffle dinner that maybe you haven’t seen in a while.” friends at the reunion. It is a tradition, for sure. We are will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to Proceeds from the 86th Annual St. Benedict Parish 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The meal includes chicken, waffles, Reunion Festival will benefit St. Benedict Church. mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, pepper slaw “I like to always think that when I volunteer for the and dessert. Reunion activities, I am working to raise funds for the In addition to the chicken and waffle dinner, this festi- wonderful ministries that our parish provides both spiri- val is also known for its grand prizes. tually and financially,” Johnson said. “We are very blessed that a generous parishioner has once again donated a brand-new vehicle for us to chance off this year,” Johnson said, adding that this is the sixth year in a row that this anonymous parishioner has made this grand prize possible. “The vehicle is a 2019 Ford Es- cape with an MSRP of $27,495. All proceeds (from raffle ticket sales) benefit the parish from the first ticket sold to the last. The winner need not be present. Last year, we sold 3,900 tickets. There is a lot of anticipation when Father Peles, our pastor, reaches in to grab the winning ticket, and it is exciting when he contacts the winner. “If the winner does not want the vehicle, there is an A Salute to American Bandstand $18,000 cash prize option. In addition, this year, we Saturday July 27, 2019 at 7:30 had another generous parishioner donate two beautiful SO-700760-1 Tickets: $38, $34, $30 hand-stitched quilts to chance off and, last but not least, Sponsored by: Anonymous Donor we will be chancing off an autographed Mario Lemieux jersey. There are also chances on $500 gift cards to Call the Box Office Giant Eagle and Walmart.” (814) 467-9070 The grand prize drawings are to take place Sunday M-F, 10 am to 4 pm beginning at 6 p.m. Order online – www.arcadiawindber.com Cash prize drawings of $100 will take place every Tickets - $35, $37, $39 St. Benedict Church Reunion Festival hour on the hour Friday through Sunday. The winner of Great Seats Are Available...... But Going Quickly!

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Cymbeline NORTHERN COMING TO STACKHOUSE PARK CAMBRIA

“Look out,” Gordon said. “Muneer will knock your socks off. He’s just so bril- By KAYLA PONGRAC liant.” Our Town Correspondent She raved about other company mem- bers as well, including Nick Baron as Laura Gordon, artistic director of Band Cloten, Kate Davis as the wicked step- of Brothers Shakespeare Co., said she mother and Don Evanisko as Cymbeline, couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce King of Britain. Festival audiences to “Cymbeline” this summer. “Rehearsals have been going so well,” “It’s one of Shakespeare’s final plays,” Gordon said. “The momentum is build- Gordon said, noting that the play is said ing. I applaud all the actors and our to have been written around the year 1613 production crew. This is a volunteer effort (Shakespeare died in 1616). “It’s just fun through and through.” to watch. And since it is a largely un- In total, there are 25 actors and ac- known play, it has been a real discovery tresses performing in “Cymbeline,” and process for all of us, which I love.” they’ve been rehearsing since mid-May. Band of Brothers Shakespeare Compa- In addition to the company members ny will present seven total performanc- already mentioned, “Cymbeline” stars es of “Cymbeline.” The performance Dominic Dalton, Hailey Giuffre, Logan schedule is July 18-20 and July 24-27, LaMaster, Cheyenne Maize, Jennifer Yo- with all performances to begin at 7 p.m. der, Declan Cullen, Hannah Bailey, Robb in Stackhouse Park, which is located in Miller, Madison Eppley, Kieran Cullen, Johnstown’s Westmont neighborhood. Shannon Ayres, Ben Berkibile, Jarod As in years past, attendees are in- Shark, Natalie Kurchak, Jennifer Giuffre, vited to park their vehicles in or near Brandon Gindlesperger, Lisa Paolillo, Westmont Hilltop Elementary School’s Hannah Bailey, Julia Borish, Mary Swank parking lot. Stackhouse Park’s Luzerne and Danielle Boyer. The production crew Street entrance is located across from consists of Jacob Anderson and Seth said school. People will be shuttled into Barrick. and out of the park in shuttle limousines This performance marks the 29th year that are being sponsored by AmeriServ. that Band of Brothers has presented a Food and beverages will be available Shakespeare play in Stackhouse Park. The Northern Cambria County Regional Heritage Festival. for purchase. Attendees are also welcome Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company Submitted photos to bring their own beverages and/or was formed in 1991 by Gordon and her picnics, as well as blankets and folding husband, Brad. The Company was known describe the scavenger hunt as a “fun chairs. The point is to get comfortable as Stackhouse Park Players until 2002. and interactive way to explore Northern and get ready to experience a rather rare Band of Brothers Shakespeare Compa- By KAYLA PONGRAC Cambria, Carrolltown, Hastings, Patton Shakespeare play, Gordon said. ny’s vision is to “recreate Shakespeare’s Our Town Correspondent and the surrounding areas.” “Cymbeline” takes place during the genius and influence, reminding both Fifteen food vendors will be selling Roman Occupation. The play has been player and audience of the dignity in The fourth annual Northern Cambria foods such as wings, loaded baked pota- adapted for the screen; most recently, in language and life,” according to the Com- County Regional Heritage Festival is toes, hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, piero- 2014, Ethan Hawke starred in a movie of pany’s official website, www.bandofbroth- scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 p.m. gies, homemade ice cream and more. the same name, but it received a relatively ersshakespeare.org. July 12 and 11 a.m. to midnight July 13. A 15-minute fireworks show by Starfire low rating on the movie review website The Gordons estimate that the The festival, which is being spon- Corporation is to begin at 9:45 p.m. Shal- Rotten Tomatoes. non-profit theatre group has performed sored by Northern Cambria Community low 9 will perform both before and after Gordon is both proud and confident of for over 50,000 people over the nearly 30 Development Corporation (NCCDC) and the show. the unique “spin” she put on the script. years they’ve been offering Shakespeare PRIDE of Cambria County North, will Each year, middle school and high “I’ve taken a fairy tale angle,” Gordon in the Park. Gordon also mentioned that take place along Route 219 in downtown school students from two local pub- said, “because this play has everything Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company’s Northern Cambria Borough. The festival lic school districts and middle school from a wicked stepmother and ghosts to Shakespeare in the Park appeals to not “hub” is located on Philadelphia Avenue. students from two local Catholic schools magic potions and a beautiful princess only locals, but also out-of-towners. Admission and parking are free. The are invited to submit posters or essays who is wronged.” “People drive from all over the East festival will be held rain or shine. that focus on some aspect of the Northern In addition to the fairy tale angle, Coast to join us,” Gordon said, “and one “The Festival has grown each year Cambria area. The top three poster and Gordon said she thinks Band of Brothers couple even flies in from Britain every since its inception,” said Kathy Lamont, essay winners are awarded cash prizes, Shakespeare Company’s performance of year. Everyone’s support is amazing.” Community Development Coordinator for and their work is displayed at the Festi- “Cymbeline” will be well-received thanks Tickets for “Cymbeline” can be pur- NCCDC. “Thousands of people attend the val’s hub. in large part to the talents of the company chased in advance online by visiting www. event. People who have moved away from This year’s essay and poster winners members. bandofbrothersshakespeare.org. Tickets the area use this weekend as ‘homecom- are: Braden Thomas, Courtney Sunseri, This year’s cast will feature familiar can also be purchased in Stackhouse Park ing.’” Margaret Wallen, Ethan Miller, Cooper faces and favorites, as well as new actors prior to showtime. A car cruise-in, sponsored by Hope Fire Eckenrode, Lilly Bendis, Karin Johnson, and actresses. Gordon joked that Muneer “‘Cymbeline’ is full of enchanting Company, will take place the evening of Abbey McCann, Zack Marshal, Evelyn Al Basaidi, a University of Pittsburgh at moments,” Gordon said, “and I’m looking July 12. Live musical entertainment will Warner, Noah Farabaugh, Gina Lane, Johnstown student who is portraying forward to the audience’s reaction. I just be provided by the band Night Train. Mackensie Mulraney, Maddison Lentz, Posthumus Leonatus, might very well can’t wait. We want to put Shakespeare Saturday’s schedule is full of family Cory Franceschini, Kaitlyn Ludwig and have “fan clubs” popping up in the area in everyone’s hearts. Shakespeare’s work friendly events and activities. Greta Krumenacker. after people see him perform in “Cymbe- can enrich you and make you a better Festival-goers can shop for items such For more information about the line.” person.” as jewelry, handmade rugs, honey, soap festival, call 814-948-4444 or visit www. and candles from craft vendors. facebook.com/ncheritagefest. Representatives from local business- This year’s festival sponsors are es and civic organizations will operate Rouse’s Flower Shop, Mike Springer State JULY 9 - 21 informational booths; others will have Farm Insurance, Bonatesta’s Bar and raffles, giveaways and items for sale Grill, Marion Center Bank, Kollar Plumb- (such as Northern Cambria Colts football ing and Heating and J. Dennis Previte, clothing). Esquire. Children’s activities include a bounce Lamont said she hopes people enjoy house, obstacle course, games and a Bat- the fourth annual Northern Cambria tle of the Barrel Contest. County Regional Heritage Festival and Fire equipment and EMS displays, its ability to bring people together in the Farce courtesy of the local fire departments, will summertime. Written by be on display. “This is an opportunity to build Marc Camoletti Saturday’s entertainment features community the ‘old-fashioned’ way—by Bernard is hoping to entertain his chic Parisian mistress for the music by DJ Tommy Gunnz; dancing taking to the streets, talking face to face weekend. He is sending his wife off to visit her mother, has a gourmet by Dance Den and Penns Manor High and building connections,” Lamont said. chef coming to cook and his best friend is going to provide an alibi. Well, suppose the best friend doesn’t know why he’s there and he’s School Majorettes; and live musical secretly the wife’s lover? And the cook is mistaken for the mistress? And performances by Jerry Carnicella and the the mistress can’t cook? It’s the perfect recipe for hilarious confusion. White Shadow Band, Michael Christo- Tickets make The Mountain Playhouse is Pennsylvania’s Oldest Professional pher and Shallow 9. wonderful gifts! Stock Theater and one of only eight professional summer stock Northern Cambria Subscriptions, theaters remaining in the United States. Public Library is hosting Minis, Flex-Passes Come to enjoy our Broadway-Quality Shows. a scavenger hunt be- and Gift Certificates We have a seat saved for you! ginning at noon. Those Available! who wish to partici- Our Anniversary Hardcover book is pate (maximum of five available at the box office or online for people per team) must $ pay a nominal fee and ONLY 20 (tax included) register at the library no later than 11 a.m. Digital Call or Go Online cameras or smartphones To Purchase Tickets COMING are required. Organizers MountainPlayhouse.org 814.629.9220 Ext. 100 JULY 23-AUG. 4

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JULY 10 ing its annual Fireman’s Picnic. There will be plenty WALT & JACKIE PRESENT “LEGENDS” CONCERTS ON THE GREEN of kids games, Bouncy house, Games of Chance, Beer Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House Community Arts Center of Cambria County Tent (ID Required) and live music all day long. Music 450 Main St, Rockwood 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown will include: Jeff Perigo (Classic Rock) 1 - 2 p.m. Suzie 814-926-4546 814-255-6515, www.caccc.org Walker on the Ukelele 2 - 2:30 p.m., Glory Days (Gos- 6 p.m. 7 p.m. pel) 2:30 - 4 p.m., Brian Furman and Justin Berchick Powerful vocalists and musicians in their own right, The 40th annual free summer concert series are held (Classic Rock) 4 - 5 p.m., Stan Supranowics (Folk) 5 these two solo artists struck the perfect chord when on the Community Arts Center’s grounds through -6p.m. and Even The Odds 7-11 p.m. Kitchen will be they blended Jackie’s melodic range and soaring Aug. 14. The concerts are in conjunction with the open from 1 to 7 p.m. style with Walt’s raw passion and bold cadence for an Civic Band and organized by member Paul Rhoades. unexpectedly original sound. The duo has built an en- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to listen to these con- JULY 14 thusiastic following across western Pennsylvania. In certs which take place in front of the Goldhaber-Fend SS PETER AND PAUL BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Legends, their thoughtfully chosen cover songs and Fine Arts Center and Log House. July 10: Civic Band; ANNUAL ETHNIC FESTIVAL selections of original compositions highlight both July 17: Satrycon; July 24: Civic Band July 31: De- Munster Road (Route 164), Portage performers’ celebrated talents and versatility — with nise Baldwin; Aug. 7: Civic Band; and Aug. 14: Walt Noon to 8 p.m. pacing and variety that keeps audiences entranced Churchey. Civic Band: The late Sam Signarino was 814-736-9780 from the first song to the last. Walt and Jackie deliver director of the Civic Band for numerous years, then Music, The Hallmarks Polka Band (noon to 3:30 p.m.) an experience that is exciting, poignant and deeply transitioned to president. Signarino passed away last also Full Kilt Celtic Rock (4 to 8 p.m.). Ethnic food, satisfying in one unforgettable show. year. Dick Gardenhour has served as director of the drinks, bake sale/gobs, cash and basket raffles, bin- Civic Band for the last few years and continues. Civic go, games of chance, children’s games and activities. LAUREL HILL ADVENTURE RACE Band contains approximately 50 members. They’ve Laurel Hill State Park been playing at the Community Arts Center of Cam- SOMERSET COMMUNITY BAND 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road, Somerset bria County for 39 years. They perform everyone’s PENNSYLVANIA CONSORT SERIES 9 a.m. favorite music throughout the years. Public Square, Bedford Kayak, bike, run, triathlon. To register visit main. 814-285-0182 acsevents.org/laurelhilladventurerace. STONE BRIDGE PLAYERS 2 p.m. Johnstown Flood Museum All concerts are free. Bring your own chair. In case of JULY 23 304 Washington St., Johnstown rain, concerts will be held in the Presbyterian Church RECITAL & LUNCHEONS www.jaha.org, 814-539-1889 on the Square. First Lutheran Church On July 10-13, The Johnstown Area Heritage As- 415 Vine St., Johnstown sociation and The Stone Bridge Players will pres- JENNERSTOWN SUMMER FESTIVAL 814-536-7521 ent two British plays, “It Runs in the Family” and Jennerstown Community Park Noon “Quartermaine’s Terms,” in repertory at the historic 102 Saylor St., Jennerstown Johnstown Brassworks. Classics, jazz and pops. Johnstown Flood Museum. All proceeds benefit the 11 a.m. Luncheon follows recital. Johnstown Area Heritage Association. Ray Cooney’s Barbecue chicken, food vendors, games, bounce madcap British farce, “It Runs in the Family,” is house and car cruise. JULY 24 a large production with 12 actors set in a British CONCERTS ON THE GREEN hospital, filled with accidents, chases and mistaken JULY 15 Community Arts Center of Cambria County identities, in and out of doors and windows. Simon ANNIE JR. 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown Log ArTHEATRE Academy Gray’s gentle comedy, “Quartermaine’s Terms” is set 814-255-6515, www.caccc.org Westmont Hilltop Elementary School in a British school, focusing on a fascinating group 7 p.m. 827 Diamond Blvd., Johnstown of teachers. The “mishaps” here are engrossing The 40th annual free summer concert series are held 814-255-6751 and psychological, with a generous dollop of humor. on the Community Arts Center’s grounds through July 15-19. Final performance at 6 p.m. July 19. Rodney Eatman is the director, and David Ward is the Aug. 14. The concerts are in conjunction with the Auditions held at CAC’s Log House 2 to 5:30 p.m. July producer of this local theatre group. The complete Civic Band and organized by member Paul Rhoad- 10 and July 11. Five day camp at Westmont Hilltop Ele- performance schedule is as follows: “It Runs in the es. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to listen to these mentary School where campers rehearse on stage all Family”: July 5, 12 and 13; “Quartermaine’s Terms:” concerts which take place in front of the Gold- week. Production is written for multiple grade levels. July 6, 10, 11. haber-Fend Fine Arts Center and Log House. July 24:

Civic Band; July 31: Denise Baldwin; Aug. 7: Civic Band FIRST FRIDAY FOOD FEST and Aug. 14: Walt Churchey. Civic Band: The late Sam JULY 12 Somerset Historical Center Signarino was director of the Civic Band for numer- FESTIVAL KICK-OFF PARTY: ALL AMERICAN PICNIC AND 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset ous years, then transitioned to president. Signarino LIVE MUSIC 814-445-6077 passed away last year. Dick Gardenhour has served Bottle Works — Arts on Third Avenue The Somerset Historical Center continues its summer as director of the Civic Band for the last few years 411 Third Ave., Johnstown’s Cambria City neighbor- of family-friendly events with First Friday Food Fest. and continues. Civic Band contains approximately 50 hood This is the second of three monthly Friday evening members. They’ve been playing at the Community 814-535-2020. Tickets must be purchased in ad- gatherings, with live music, tractor-trailer rides vance. and food available for purchase. Enjoy the beautiful Arts Center of Cambria County for 39 years. They 6 to 9 p.m. outdoors in a warm, casual setting with friends and perform everyone’s favorite music throughout the The Third Avenue Arts Festival kicks off at Bottle loved ones. Admission is free. Parking is $2 per car. years. Works with a good ol’ fashion All-American Picnic, continuing the Ethnic Dinner series. Come to the JULY 16 JULY 25 party hungry, ready to enjoy a selection of picnic RECITAL & LUNCHEONS 45TH ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC style foods. As with all Ethnic Dinners, the volunteer First Lutheran Church Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County community cooks will provide a wide array of favorite 415 Vine St., Johnstown Event Barn at Highland Farms in Somerset dishes to complete this summer spread. No picnic 814-536-7521 2165 Highland Farms Drive, Somerset would be complete without proper beverages. A Noon 814-443-2681 tempting selection of domestic and craft beer will be Bruce Schettig, voice and classical guitar. Tunes that Tickets may be purchased at any county Senior Com- available for sale. This is not a BYOB event, however; lighten your spirits. Luncheon follows the recital. munity Center or at the Area Agency on Aging ser- there will be a cash bar available. The dinner begins vices complex, 1338 South Edgewood Ave., Somerset. at 6 p.m. and the concert at 7:30 p.m. Members JULY 17 This event will be held July 25. Ticket sales are on a of SongWorks — Sam Coco, Barry Poglein, Monica CONCERTS ON THE GREEN first-come, first-serve basis, until all available tickets Shabella, Malcolm Crittenden, Scott Hoover and Judy Community Arts Center of Cambria County are sold. Because of the high interest for the event, Deangelo — are scheduled to perform both original 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown Agency officials are encouraging county seniors to and cover songs as part of the “Primary Colors” con- 814-255-6515, www.caccc.org purchase their tickets as soon as possible. This year’s cert. There is a concert only ticket available as well. 7 p.m. picnic will be built around a Down on the Farm theme, The 40th annual free summer concert series are held with musical entertainment, 4-H demonstrations and COMMUNITY SALES on the Community Arts Center’s grounds through activities, photos, prizes and a traditional themed July 12-13 Aug. 14. The concerts are in conjunction with the dinner with all the fixings. Attendees are encouraged Eight miles of yard sales in the communities of Civic Band and organized by member Paul Rhoades. to dress in their favorite farm appropriate attire. Boswell, Jenners, Jenners Crossroads, Jennerstown, Bring a lawn chair or blanket to listen to these con- Gray and Sipesville. certs which take place in front of the Goldhaber-Fend JULY 26 Fine Arts Center and Log House. July 17: Satrycon; COFFEE HOUSE SERIES FEATURING BRADLEY WILLIAM JULY 13 July 24: Civic Band; July 31: Denise Baldwin; Aug. 7: LADIK LIVING HISTORY DAY 2019 Civic Band and Aug. 14: Walt Churchey. Civic Band: Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site The late Sam Signarino was director of the Civic Band Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for numerous years, then transitioned to president. 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown’s Westmont The event is free and no reservations are required. Signarino passed away last year. Dick Gardenhour neighborhood This all day, family-friendly, living history event has has served as director of the Civic Band for the last 7 to 8:30 p.m. lots to offer people of all ages. The event schedule in- few years and continues. Satrycon- Larry Foust is This event is offered with free admission and open cludes: -Children’s activities and games all day; earn a Johnstown native. He sings and plays multiple to the public. Bradley William Ladik made his stage your Junior Ranger badge. -Guided tours of the Lem- keyboards. He performs everyone’s favorite music debut in the kindergarten play “Pinocchio” as Pinoc- on House. -Stone-cutting, log-hewing, rope-making, throughout the years. chio. Fast forward years later, Brad played in the local farm-to-factory and other demonstrations during Pittsburgh band Salt of the Earth. Highlights of their the day. -The 2nd Pennsylvania, Company B-American JULY 20 more than 10 years playing together included open- Highlanders-from the Mexican War (1846-1848) will A GARDEN WALK ing for the Dave Matthews Band and the legendary tell their stories and perform black powder demon- Johnstown Symphony Auxiliary Robby Krieger of The Doors. After the band broke up, strations at designated points throughout the day. 10 a.m. Brad worked on refining his craft and trying to write A tour of four dazzling gardens with transportation songs. He worked with various talented Pittsburgh JULY 13 provided from the Community Arts Center, 1217 musicians. B-Rad and the Best of the West Playas BOSWELL FIREMAN’S PICNIC Menoher Blvd. Bus departures at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. was created to combine the songs he was writing and Boswell Fireman’s Grove Light luncheon included. Chances on four baskets. creating with diverse Pittsburgh talent. The evening 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets available at the symphony office in the Galle- also includes coffee and variety of pastries for pur- The Boswell Volunteer Fire Department will be hold- ria, 814-535-6738 and from auxiliary members. chase from CACCC.

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