Music teacher is listed in Who’s Who
Carolyn Herdman-Fisher, daughter of Paul and Barb Herdman of Southmont, has been listed in the 50th edition of Who’s Who of America’s Outstanding Women.
She also is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in American Education.
Herdman-Fisher is a 1998 graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School and a 2002 graduate of Clarion University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in music education.
She is attending the University of Maryland, where she is pursuing a degree in instructional technology.
Herdman-Fisher received a kindermusik certification in 2004.
She is music teacher and choral director at Mary H. Matula Elementary School in LaPlata, Md.
Herdman-Fisher is an active clinician and adjudicator for bands and choirs in Maryland.
She has an active teaching license in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
She serves as building representative for the Education Association of Charles County, and secretary and on the board of directors of the Turkey Hill Water Co.
Herdman-Fisher is a member and active musician at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, American Federation of Musicians, EACC and National Education Association.
She also has a private music studio, where she teaches private clarinet, flute, saxophone and piano lessons.
She resides in LaPlata with her husband, Tom, and daughter, Mary.
Stoystown resident receives scholarship
Rose M. Goodwin, daughter of Dr. Michael and Nancy Nosko of Stoystown and William Goodwin of Somerset, has received a Presidential Scholarship and had been accepted under the early admittance program at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
Goodwin also received a Merit Scholarship from Temple School of Podiatric Medicine.
She will graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2009. She is on the dean’s list and is a provost scholar.
Goodwin was a member of Delta Epsilon Iota, Sigma Alpha Lambda and National Scholars Honor Society.
She is a 2005 graduate of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School.
Johnstown Ski Club elects officers
Annette J. Kamzik of Johnstown has been elected president of the Greater Johnstown Athletic Ski Club.
Other officers are Vicki Snoby, vice president; Susan Eget, secretary; Kevin Clark, treasurer; Annette Ballow, communications director; Cindy Cummings, financial director; Barbara Visnovsky, past president; and Paul Balint, Matt Cashdollar, Bill Mailman and Anthony Stumpo, all trustees.
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All things afield at annual sportsmen's show
Folks who crave the great outdoors will have the chance to get a jump on their adventures by attending the 27th annual Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show at the Monroeville Convention Center. The show, which runs from Feb. 15-19, is the only western Pennsylvania show dedicated to hunting, fishing and camping. It offers hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of live demonstrations and many seminars presented by experts in their fields of interest.
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Venue of Merging Arts to host Slovak Mardi Gras
Slovak heritage will be the center of attention at an upcoming party. A Slovak Mardi Gras, or Fasiangy, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Venue of Merging Arts, 305 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
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Go jump in a lake | Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge at Que to raise funds for Special Olympics
It takes a hearty soul to jump into a freezing Pennsylvania lake in February and pay money to do it. But that’s what organizers of the first official Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge are counting on. On Saturday, if people donate to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, they can go jump in a lake.
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Westmont Hilltop High School has reached theatrical milestone
“The Pirates of Penzance” will mark Westmont Hilltop High School’s 50th year of presenting musical theater.
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Curtains rising | Students acting out roles in spring productions
A variety of performances that promise to be entertaining are scheduled for area high school stages.
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Tribute band to play best of Pink Floyd at War Memorial
This arena show will bring the lights and sounds of Pink Floyd. Brit Floyd, billed as the world’s greatest Pink Floyd show, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown.
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Religion in brief | Holy Trinity sets worship services
Worship services for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Main St., Berlin, will be held at 5:30 tonight and 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10:15.
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Events | Slippery slide
The 36th annual World Championship Ice Racing Series will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown.
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