Brittney Corson, daughter of Pastor Ken Jr. and Karen Corson of Salix, has been inducted into Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
She is majoring in liberal arts/general studies.
6 named graduates of IUP’s culinary arts
Six residents have been named graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts:
Kristie Breyer, daughter of Davis and Sandra Breyer of Summerhill, is a 2007 graduate of Forest Hills High School. She will complete the baking and pastry arts program in the fall.
David M. Commons, son of David and Julie Commons of Hastings, is a 2007 graduate of Cambria Heights High School, Patton. He will complete his final externship at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sheena Endress, daughter of Susan Cooper and Jim Endress Jr. of Windber, is a 2007 graduate of Windber Area High School. She will complete her final externship at the Broadmoor.
Shawn McGough, son of Ray Toney and Betty McGough of Mineral Point, is a 2007 graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School. He will complete his final externship at the Broadmoor.
Heather Mondi, daughter of Michael and Joyce Mondi of Carrolltown, is a 2007 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School. She will complete her final externship at the Broadmoor.
Megan Tataliba, daughter of John and Cathy Tataliba of Stoystown, is a 2006 graduate of North Star High School, Boswell. She will complete her final externship at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla.
Sixth-grader is listed in Who’s Who Registry
Sarah Hess, a sixth-grader at Greater Johnstown Middle School, has been honored by Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence for outstanding academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Her name will appear in the edition of Who’s Who Among Registry of Academic Excellence.
Dickinson student studies abroad
Stacie Marie Smeal, daughter of Dr. William Smeal and Kathleen Steffish of Windber, has participated in Dickinson College’s study abroad program in Málaga, Spain.
She is a senior international business and management major at Dickinson.
Fire police association installs new officers
The Somerset Cambria County Fire Police Association has installed its new officers for 2009:
David L. Thomas of Oakland Volunteer Fire Department will serve as president and Ronald L. Gindlesperger Sr. of Conemaugh Township, vice president.
Leach Insurance Agency presented the annual Fire Police of the Year Award to Terry D. Phillips of Scalp Level Volunteer Fire Department.
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SUCCESS STORIES | Beta Epsilon Omega inducts student
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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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