Congratulations to all the successful members of the 4-H, FFA and the community citizens and organizations that participated in Westmoreland Fair's annual 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sale. Commissioner Tom Ceraso was an active participant, and his winning bids purchased Grace Painter’s Reserve Grand Champion Rabbits and Karlee Rubright’s Champion Chicken Meat Pen cage of chickens. Those have to be the happiest rabbits and chickens in the county - what will Tom do with them now that he owns them?Read the whole story - 4-H animals net big money at auction
Bocce benefits TrustBy Dawn LawFOR THE TRIBUNE-REVIEWMonday, August 27, 2007
What a way to spend the waning days of summer: Tossing the pallino with good friends at Bocce nel Giardino.
The sixth-annual bocce tournament to benefit Westmoreland Cultural Trust was held Saturday at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.
Defending champs Bill and Karen Thompson defeated challengers John Amundson and Bruce Leonard, 11-6.
But really there was no way to lose.
Off-court, there was a fabulous feast by Elegant Tents and Catering, plus relaxing to the sound of Tony DeNunzio and the Selections.
And proceeds will support Trust endeavors to stimulate regional economic and cultural development while promoting the performing arts.
Event co-chairwomen were Jan Taylor and Phyllis Kluska. .
Seen at bocce: Westmoreland County Commissioner Tom Ceraso with Dana, Greensburg Mayor Karl Eisaman and Carmen, Joan Stairs, Trust president Mike Langer, Trust chairman Terry Reese and Debbie, Terry and Jeanne Graft, Mud Kluska, Pat Condo, Dr. Jan Nigrelli, Chuck and Nancy Anderson, George Shaner and Michael Philopena, Doug and Val Wood, Doug Ramm, Bill and Becky Thorne, Dr. George and Linda Austin, Don and Mary Lou Hacker, Mona Pappafava, Rebecca Sexton, Rick and Lisa Hoffman, Barry and Marian DeBone, Duffy and Summer Friedlander, David and Linda Assard, Janie Belden, Sean and Candace Cassidy, Mike and Jody Keating and Pete and Peg Colosimo.
Keys for a CureIt's the little things that put a smile on the faces of those suffering from cancer, like a get-well card, a plate of homemade cookies or a visit from an old friend. And it was the little things that made the American Cancer Society's Keys For A Cure gala so special in the eyes of the 100 people who attended Saturday night.
When guests arrived at Latrobe Country Club, each was given a candle to light in honor of someone who had battled cancer. The table in the ballroom looked gorgeous with dozens of flames representing the burning desire to find a cure.
As they dined, the crowd was entertained by pianist Brandon Bilsky, whose keys were the first of many for the evening. Dozens of guests paid $10 for a key that may have opened a glass box containing a glamorous diamond and sapphire ring donated by Jennifer's Jewelers, of Ligonier; Lara Provance was the lucky winner.
The gala is a yearly event, but income development specialist Leigh Ann George says the "keys" theme is new this year. So was the swing dance band, Neon Swing X-perience, who kept the crowd on their feet for hours after dinner.
Volunteers Dave Baird, Lisa Benson, Marie Christy, Megan Danilko, Stacey Droske, Jackie Hansen, Denise Martin, Provance and Arlene Seily helped to raise nearly $20,000 for cancer research and education. .
Seen at the event were Dr. Brian Stairs, cancer society staff members Nancy Tilley and Leslie Harrah, Bryan and Nancy Werner, Dave Bellis, Barbie Panazzi, Cecelia Pokins, Ed and Debbie Kincheloe, Rick and Carol Borland, Irene Brooks, Mary Kay Plank, Bill and Brenda Mise and Lisa McVay.
-- Jennifer Miele, WTAE
Congratulations to all the successful members of the 4-H, FFA and the community citizens and organizations that participated in Westmoreland Fair's annual 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sale. Commissioner Tom Ceraso was an active participant, and his winning bids purchased Grace Painter’s Reserve Grand Champion Rabbits and Karlee Rubright’s Champion Chicken Meat Pen cage of chickens. Those have to be the happiest rabbits and chickens in the county - what will Tom do with them now that he owns them?