Amanda Strittmatter, daughter of Bernie and Tess Strittmatter of Ebensburg, has been awarded the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society scholarship for the 2008-09 school year.
One student from each chapter was selected for the honor.
Strittmatter is a senior majoring in physical therapy at St. Francis University, Loretto, with minors in neuroscience and psychology.
She is the granddaughter of Ann Freidhof of Nicktown and John and Mary Strittmatter of St. Augustine.
Bishop Carroll grad heads to St. Vincent
Ross R. Agagliati, son of Rick and Chris Agagliati of Nanty Glo, has enrolled at St. Vincent College, Latrobe.
A 2008 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School, he was a member of the National Honor Society; Students Against Destructive Decisions; the Spanish, ski and pro-life clubs; Anti-Tobacco Coalition; and the health and wellness committee.
He also was a student ambassador and was named in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.”
He plans to major in pre-health.
He is a member of St. Mary’s church.
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Community theater | Cresson Lake Playhouse was one woman's vision
Every successful venture starts with a good idea. And Eleanor Lantzy, a native of Spangler, had a doozy.
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Nonprofit counts on donations | Sources of funding are difficult to find
Elaine Mastalski, executive director of Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, was hired for her background in business. She has been with the playhouse for 12 years and is a voting member of the board of directors.
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Quality, sustainability board's main focuses
Board members of Cresson Lake Playhouse love theater and want to preserve the amateur theatrical experience for future generations.
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'It's a nostalgic part of summer to come to Cresson Lake'
Tracey Ingold of Cresson has been onstage at Cresson Lake Playhouse as well as volunteering.
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Kick up your heels | Three-day Friendly City PolkaFest will offer different styles
The area’s ancestral music and ethnic food will be key components as the Friendly City PolkaFest returns to Johnstown’s Cambria City neighborhood.
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Religion in brief | First Lutheran pastor will speak from Acts
Pentecost will be celebrated at 5:30 tonight and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine St., Johnstown. The Rev. Eleanor Abarno, pastor, will focus on Acts 2. Communion will be served at both services.
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Events | What's on tap locally
“Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” opens the season at Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto.
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Hats take center stage at Art Works
Hat Ladies of Johnstown are about to strut their stuff again. The 15th annual Hat Show will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Art Works, 413 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
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Tribute group will have audience on 'Cloud Nine'
Members of the audience will be tempted to think it’s just their imagination that a top Motown act is onstage. The Legacy of The Temptations will bring the sounds of Motown to the area at 8 p.m. June 2 at Arcadia Theater, 1418 Graham Ave., Windber.
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Memorial Day services planned throughout area
Soldiers and sailors who served America will be honored during Memorial Day ceremonies.
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