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Hollywood Party at The Palace ‘10
From Beach Blanket Bingo to Woodstock, Hollywood Party
at The Palace will be a celebration of the music and movies
of the 1960s.
Greensburg Garden & Civic Center
Stark/James Building
Union Trust Building
The fifth annual Hollywood Party at The Palace, the Trust’s
signature event, is set to take you on a magical tour of
the 1960s for a lavish evening of fun, sumptuous food,
and entertainment. As always, this will be an evening to
remember, immersing you in the sights and sounds of the
1960s from the moment you, the star, walk down the red
carpet and into The Palace Theatre. Go back to the days of
go-go boots and the Twist as the Megan Suite is transformed
into the Peppermint Lounge. Aretha, Tina, Janis and the lads
from Liverpool will be there to entertain! And upstairs - it’s
a beach party! Frankie and Annette and the whole surfing
gang will be there to welcome you to the party. Or, if you
are looking for more refinement, visit the Casino Royale on
the Mezzanine and share a martini (shaken, not stirred) with
James Bond. Be sure to catch scenes from musicals of the
‘60s on the grand staircase - West Side Story, Mary Poppins,
and Hair, just to name a few.
Lamp Theatre
Greensburg Area Cultural Council
We gratefully
acknowledge The
Palace Performance
Sponsors and
Friends of the Trust
PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
EZ To Use Big Book
First Commonwealth Bank
The Palace Theatre
Union Trust Building
Greensburg Train Station
Greensburg Garden & Civic Center
Stark/James Building
Trib Total Media
Yellow Book
Fifth Annual
Holiday Fashion Fantasy
This year’s Holiday Fashion show, held on Thursday, November 5th at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, was
remarkable! More than 200 guests were greeted by Santa as they received a champagne welcome and were ushered
into the Laurel/Iris room. The hallway of the GG&CC was decorated by The Garden Club with greenery for the
Holidays, and a collection of unique Santas from the Fashion Show committee surrounded the room of delicious hors
d’oeuvres. A warm and cozy living room setting was created on stage for the formal fashion show. The spirit of the
holidays was everywhere you turned! The models were ready for the season with fall and holiday fashions from area
retailers including Beeghly & Company Jewelers, Beijo Handbags, Crossroads Boutique, Descendants- A Children’s
Boutique, Golf for Her, Lapel’s – A Fine Mens Clothier, MB Bride, Never Enough! Boutique, Personalized Colors,
Sabika Austrian Crystal Jewelry, Shalimar Bazaar, Silpada Designs Jewelry, The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue and
Tree House in Ligonier.
President, Mike Langer with committee
co-chairwomen, Jane Church & Mary Lou Hugus
Each guest received a gift bag filled with gifts and holiday discount coupons donated by several people and businesses in the area. WTAE personality Jennifer Miele
was the guest host and narrator once again. Each year she does a fabulous job interacting with the models and this year we had a surprise for her! Guest model
Michael Haynes, WTAE Meteorologist, modeled fashions from Lapels and surprised Jennifer when he walked out on stage! Men’s and women’s festive fashions
from casual to formal wear, from golf attire to furs, created the fantasy. Several children danced, waived and twirled their way across the stage in their holiday finest!
Following the stage modeling, guests were invited for coffee and desserts while several retailers offered early holiday shopping.
The fashion show committee, led by Jane Church and Mary Lou Hugus, left no detail unattended. A special thanks to Jane, Mary Lou and the Fashion Show Committee
members who made the event so spectacular: JoAnn Anderson, Joann Blair, Jill Briercheck, Mary Ann Calabrase, Candace Cassidy, Lori Ann Chaussinand, Peg
Colosimo, Mary Ann DeAngelo, Gerry Gomolak, Mary Lou Hacker, Kathy Hager, Diane Hartland, Lisa Hoffman, Phyllis Kluska, Mitzi Marricco, Diane Mitinger,
Karla Monsour, Marjorie Nelson, Jovanna Peterinelli, Connie Riley, Nancy Rogers, Karen Scanlan, Louise Smith, Joan Stairs and Jan Taylor.
The event’s generous sponsors included ABB Inc., Beeghly and Company Jewelers, Cassidy, Kotjarapoglus & Pohland, LLC, First Commonwealth Bank, First
National Bank, Francis R. Johns, M.D., Lane Center for Advanced Dentistry, McDowell Associates Insurance, Overly Manufacturing Company and S&T Bankcorp
& Charitable Foundation. The Holiday Fashion Fantasy was underwritten by The Center for Medical Imaging, Le Jardin Florals and Home Décor, and Never
Enough! Boutique. Proceeds raised at the fashion show will be used to support Westmoreland Cultural Trust programs: The Palace Theatre, Greensburg Garden and
Civic Center, Greensburg Area Cultural Council, Train Station at Greensburg, Union Trust and Stark/James Buildings and the Lamp Theater in Irwin.
FRIENDS OF THE TRUST
Age-Craft Mfg., Inc.
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
Mr. Chip Bell
Cassidy, Kotjarapoglus & Pohland, LLC
Dominion Foundation
Instant Print
Laurel Foundation
Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation
Carmen Pedicone, County Controller
Robertshaw Charitable Foundation
J. Faye and Myles D. Sampson
Family Foundation
SIGN-A-RAMA
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Westmoreland County Tourism
Grant Program
724.836.1123
102 N.Main Street, Suite 232
Greensburg, PA 15601
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
Admission to this groovin’ good time is just $75! So come and join the party on Saturday, February 27th at 7pm at
The Palace Theatre. It will be far out!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… The Backstage Party. This exclusive pre-event from 6-7pm on the stage of
The Palace Theatre features hors d’ oeuvres, champagne, and entertainment by the Jersey Boys. Ticket price of $125
per person includes the backstage party, a framed professional photograph to be displayed in The Palace Theatre
lobby, special program listing, one ticket to the Stage Right! production of Guys and Dolls, and the main event
– Hollywood Party at The Palace - Groovin’ to the ‘60s!
A salute and heartfelt thank you to our Hollywood Party at The Palace sponsors! As you walk in front of The Palace
Theatre, you will see their names in the stars of our “Walk of Fame.” Please join us in thanking:
Excela Health * First Commonwealth Bank * Trib Total Media
Age-Craft Mfg. Inc. * Allegheny Energy, Inc. * AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company
East Otterman Chiropractic * First National Bank * Francis R. Johns, M.D. * Key Care Home Health Agency
McDowell Associates Insurance * The John M. Noble Family * S&T Bank * Smail Auto Group
Stage Right! * The Center for Medical Imaging * Westmoreland County Community College
Hollywood Party
A Very Special Silent Auction Item
ONE WINNER OF OVER $5,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES:
42” 1080p HDTV, Blu-Ray Disc Player, Fine Jewelry,
Greensburg Country Club Community Membership,
Cash and Much More!
A jersey signed by Pittsburgh Penguin star
Sidney Crosby has been generously donated by
Chip Bell, a friend of the Trust. This framed jersey
will be available for bidding before and during
Hollywood Party at The Palace. Bidding will
start at 9am on February 1, 2010 and close at
10pm on February 27, 2010.
SWEEPSTAKES
5 Numbers for 5 Dollars!
Proceeds Benefit
Programs of
Westmoreland Cultural Trust
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Call 724.83
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for tick s!
Winning number will be the first number drawn on the
7PM PA Big 4 Lottery on Monday, March 1, 2010
Call the Trust office at 724-836-1123 to place
your bid on this fabulous item! The minimum
bid is a steal at $500 with $25 increments.
The value of this jersey is $1,500!
THE PALACE THEATRE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Through May 2010
Jan 10 Sun 2PM Westmoreland Cultural Trust presents
Duquesne University Tamburitzans *
Feb 5 Fri 7:30PM WCT presents Jungle Jack Hanna *
Feb 12 Fri 8PM Elko Concerts presents Wayne Newton *
Feb 13 Sat 8PM Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra:
Winter Interlude #
Feb 14 Sun 7PM Latshaw Productions presents
Jay and The Americans and
The Associations *
Feb 21 Sun 7:30PM Cirque EOS presents Imaginaire *
Feb 27 Sat 7PM Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s
Hollywood Party at The Palace *
Mar 6 Sat 8PM River City Brass Band:
Appalachian Spring +
Mar 10 Wed 7:30PM WCT presents Gaelic Storm *
Mar 13 Sat 8PM WSO: Kudos, Markou! #
Mar 19 Fri 7:30PM WCT presents
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’
Pirates of Penzance *
Mar 26 Fri 8PM Stage Right’s Guys and Dolls *
Mar 27 Sat 8PM Stage Right’s Guys and Dolls *
Mar 28 Sun 2PM Stage Right’s Guys and Dolls *
Apr 2 Fri 8PM WCT presents STOMP *
Apr 3 Sat 2&8PM WCT presents STOMP *
Apr 10 Sat 8PM RCBB: Close Enough for Jazz +
Apr 14 Wed 7PM Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s
Karaoke On Stage! *
Apr 17 Sat 8PM WSO: Springtime Treasures #
Apr 22 Thu 8PM Latshaw Productions presents
Kenny Vance and The Planotones,
Eddie Holman, Johnny Angel
and The Halos *
Apr 29 Thu 7PM Stage Right’s Sweeney Todd *
Apr 30 Fri 7PM Stage Right’s Sweeney Todd *
May 1 Sat 7PM Stage Right’s Sweeney Todd *
May 5 Wed 6:45PM John Noble’s 14th Annual
Westmoreland Night of the Stars
May 8 Sat 8PM RCBB: Cirque du Brass Band +
May 14 Fri 2PM Latshaw Productions presents
The Charlie Prose Show *
* Tickets through The Palace Theatre Box Office
724-836-8000 or online: www.thepalacetheatre.org
# Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra: 724-837-1850
+ River City Brass Band: 1-800-292-7222
Duquesne University
Tamburitzans
Sunday, January 10 at 2pm - The Palace Theatre
The Duquesne University Tamburitzans is the longest-running
American folk ensemble dedicated to the artistic performance and
preservation of Eastern European music, song, and dance. Colorful
and spellbinding, it’s the best of culture and tradition brought to life
on stage by some of the world’s most talented young folk artists.
The ensemble encapsulates the joys of life and the beauty of the cultures which
it artistically represents. Wherever the Tamburitzans perform, their stage becomes a kaleidoscope
of sight and sound. Songs are sung in many languages and dialects, footwork is articulated in
hundreds of styles, and folk instruments are plucked, picked, bowed and hammered. During the
course of a single performance, 400+ original and authentically reproduced costumes are worn by
the performers. The result is a carousel of style and color from the first note to the final stomp.
Jungle Jack Hanna
Friday, February 5 at 7:30pm - The Palace Theatre
Recognized around the country as America’s favorite zookeeper,
Jungle Jack took his infectious energy to the airwaves by creating
two of his own nationally syndicated television programs, Jack
Hanna’s Animal Adventures and most recently Jack Hanna’s Into
the Wild. Into the Wild is unscripted and action-packed as Jack
and his family explore the corners of the globe and discover
amazing animals and cultures. In its first season, Into the Wild won an
Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Series.
Jungle Jack’s live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and
humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world. Everyone from the youngest
child to the oldest adult is entertained and inspired.
Gaelic Storm
Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30pm
The Palace Theatre
Gaelic Storm continues to broaden the musical horizons
of the Celtic music genre by creating compelling originals
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and fresh arrangements steeped in Irish traditional melody
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and acoustic instrumentation. Their illustrious career
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now spans over a decade with highlights that include a mini-documentary on
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Cinemax, six Billboard Chart topping albums, a DVD, a song placement on two EA Sports Games
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and an appearance in the movie Titanic. Gaelic Storm released their seventh album titled What’s
The Rumpus? in July 2008. The album captures the contagious energy of Gaelic Storm’s renowned
live performances. It channels the rowdy communal feel of an Irish pub with raucous sing-alongs, driving pipe sets, and spirited fiddle tunes. Gaelic Storm’s dynamic stage
show features rousing, upbeat vocals, energetic dance tunes, haunted Celtic ballads and infectious madcap humor.
Friday, March 19 at 7:30pm - The Palace Theatre
Pirates of Penzance
This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates. Join the band of swashbuckling
buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, and frolicsome Victorian maidens, for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This
exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in
its original format. The rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists resonate with classic elegance and power while the
company’s vibrancy, energy and contemporary sense of humor keep the show alive and exciting to a modern audience. The Pirates of
Penzance - they’ll steal your heart away!
STOMP
Friday, April 2 at 8pm; Saturday, April 3 at 2pm & 8pm
The Palace Theatre (Easter Weekend)
BACK
WITH NEW
SURPRISES!
The high-enrgy, dynamic celebration of sound and movement returns with updated sections and new routines! Ordinary objects create
extraordinary rhythms in a percussive symphony played entirely on unconventional instruments such as garbage can lids, buckets,
brooms and sticks. The changes that can now be seen in the tour of STOMP are the biggest since the late 1990s. From its beginnings
as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past fourteen years, having performed
in more than 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide. STOMP continues its phenomenal run with the ongoing sell-out Off-Broadway production at
New York’s Orpheum Theatre, a North American tour, and two productions overseas - a London company and a European tour. Don’t miss the triumphant return of STOMP!
International Christmas for Children
Inclement weather did not curtail the enthusiasm for our fourth annual International Christmas for Children. What a wonderful
way to usher in the Christmas season! More than 80 children from across Westmoreland County enjoyed storytelling, songs
and crafts related to the cultures of Brazil, Finland, France, Italy and Norway. We enjoyed seeing all of the smiles that
International Christmas brought to their faces!
Warm weather was the topic of discussion in Brazil and kids made Christmas palm trees from paper bags. Traveling to
Finland, we listened to a Christmas story by a Finnish author and decorated gingerbread cookies shaped like crescents and
stars. In France, children learned about the traditional Yule log and decorated their very own homemade craft version. In
Italy, children learned of the antics of “Jingle the Christmas Clown,” a story by Tomie de Paola, and made their own jingling
door hanger. And finally, a stop in Norway added a touch of reindeer fantasy including cone-shaped, red-nosed candy
holders. And as always, everyone had their picture taken with Santa!
We would like to thank all of our “tour guides,” storytellers, craft helpers and
Santa for making this a special occasion for the kids: Martha Brinker, Nicolina
DeFlavio Kelly, Sandee Farrell, Judy Fidazzo, Dick and Barbara Flock, Fran
Giron, Diane Hartland, John Herrmann, Denise and Matthew Horchar, Liz
Hoyson, Kitty Hricenak, Mary Lou Hugus, Pam Jennings, Philomena Lillie, Gene and Rachel Maselli, Karla Monsour,
Jan Musingo, Marjorie Nelson, Donna Orange, Alexa Pastor, Kelly and Katie Pedder, Keli Pennesi, Kassi Robosky,
Dawna Saunders, Jake, Sam and Teresa Shaffer, Kaylee Shepherd, Hanna Spinella, Jan Taylor and Kelli Yant.
Thank you to our Guests. Check the gallery of photos online at www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org. Thank you to
Trust Volunteers and Members, Chick-fil-A, First Commonwealth Bank, First National Bank, Keith Gjebre, DMD,
Hempfield Giant Eagle, McDowell Associates Insurance and the Delmont and Greensburg WalMart locations for their sponsorship and/or donations of stickers,
ribbon, cookie decorations, craft supplies, and so much more, all adding to the excitement.
WCT and Social Media
Finally taking the leap, Westmoreland Cultural Trust and The Palace Theatre
have jumped on the social media bandwagon, launching an active Facebook
site in November and now in our fifth month on Twitter. In that relatively
short time and as we go to press, we have about 975 Palace Facebook
fans, 250 WCT Facebook fans, and more than 50 Twitter followers.
If this sounds foreign to you, Facebook is an interactive ‘social’ website
(www.Facebook.com) for individuals and, more recently, organizations
and businesses. Founded on the campus of Harvard University in 2004,
Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the
world more open and connected. Though started as a tool for college-age
users, its fastest growing demographic is among internet users age 45+,
and it boasts more than 350 million users worldwide. Individuals’ pages
enlist ‘Friends’ whereas organizations and businesses acquire ‘Fans.’ Both
Friends and Fans refer to those who want to follow news and messages
posted on a specific Facebook account. Postings are much shorter than our
Palace emails, messages can be sent more frequently than our newsletters
and at no cost, and it is more engaging by its nature. Photos and video links
can be shared as well. We have one Facebook account for Westmoreland
Cultural Trust and one Facebook account for The Palace Theatre. Our Fans
can post their own messages and provide comments to ours on a ‘Wall’ or
message board, check out and RSVP to coming Events. The ‘Wall’ can be
viewed by all Fans on the site, hence the interactivity and fun of it all!
Twitter is accessible by internet or cell phone text messaging with posts
limited to 140 characters. Posts can include links to photos, video, and
websites. You can access our messages online without registering for
your own Twitter account at www.twitter.com/PalacePA. Creating your
own account, however, will allow you to easily follow multiple people or
organizations; in fact, you can see who we’re following, too!
We use Twitter and Facebook for postings a couple times each week (or
more) with relevant information, occasional behind the scenes info, and
content generally in a more casual format than Palace emails. We invite
you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! To those already following us,
THANK YOU, and we look forward to hearing from you online!
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Thank Goodness It’s Summer!
Back for a 6th Season! June 3 - September 2!
T.G.I.S. is a weekly, summer get together for anyone and
everyone. The Megan Suite and Courtyard at
The Palace will be open for evenings of relaxation
and music from 6pm to 9:30pm.
Check out this summer’s schedule of entertainment at
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org, to be posted
in the coming months.
The “Bartender Challenge” is on!
Anyone interested in guest bartending,
call the Trust office at 724.836.1123
Karaoke On Stage!
Get your chance in the spotlight!
Sign up to sing beginning March 15. Karaoke fans,
cheer on the region’s talent in this judged competition.
April 14 7pm
Admission $5
Sponsors: East Otterman Chiropractic, S&T Bank
Refreshments available by Turtletree Fine Foods
Westmoreland Cultural Trust Membership
DIAMOND ($10,000-$24,999)
First Commonwealth Bank
EMERALD ($5,000-$9,999)
McDowell Associates Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Robertshaw, Jr.
S&T Bank
RUBY ($2,500-$4,999)
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
Artisan Plastic Surgery
Sean Cassidy
The Center for Medical Imaging
East Otterman Chiropractic, Dr. Patrick Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferraccio
First National Bank
Terry and Sandy Jacobs
Lane Center for Advanced Dentistry
Regis and Jamie McHugh
Overly Door Company
Mrs. John D. Reese
Mr. and Mrs. T. Terrance Reese
Ted and Kathleen Sarniak
Smail Auto Group
PEARL ($1,000-$2,499)
Charles and Nancy Anderson
David and Linda Assard
*Janie Belden
Daniels and Miller, Inc.
Dollar Bank
Karl and Carmen Eisaman
Bill Friedlander
* **Summer and H. Duffy Friedlander
Gregg and Kim Goldstrohm
**Richard and Nancy Kacin
**Scott and Pam Kroh
* **Barbara H. Nakles
John M. Noble Family
Margot Perot
David and Andrea Raimondo
David and Marjorie Reese
John J. Scanlan
GOLD COIN ($500-$999)
Ethel B. Bail
Chapman-Koury Real Estate
Gary and Barbara Dinsel
Larry and Jan Garlock
Keith Gjebre, DMD
Thomas and Karen Godlewski
Mr. and Mrs. Terence L. Graft
Bill and Janny Jameson
Rob and Edina Jones
TJ and Andrea Kravits
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Langer
Le Jardin Florals & Home Décor
Amy and Amanda McDivitt
Charles H. McDowell
Jane and John Mika
Dr. and Mrs. Martin A. Murcek
*Dr. Janet Nigrelli
Spectrum Metal Solutions, LLC
Becky and Bill Thorne
Michael Vesely
Walworth Medical Center:
Karen Lazzaro, MD
Matt D’Onofrio, MD
Suzana Stepanek, MD
Mrs. Harry Wilcox
SueAnn Zippi, Personal Consultant,
Sabika Austrian Crystal Jewelry
SILVER COIN ($100-$499)
The Hon. and Mrs. Daniel J. Ackerman
Hon. James Albert Your District Judge
ALKAB Contract Manufacturing, Inc.
Jeanne M. Allen
Anonymous
Prof. Mark Andrews, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Aromatorio
Arbor Industrial Supplies Inc.
Ken and Jill Artman
Linda and George Austin
Barbara L. Bacha
Ned Bair
Jill Bellicini
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bendel
Jim and Linda Bennett
Dan and LuAnn Berkley
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Blake
John and Janice Bolha
Patty Bomberger
Eric and Michele Bononi
Charles H. Booth, Jr.
Rev. and Mrs. Mont Bowser
Ginger and Ted Brant
Breeze Hill Garden Apartments, John Plischke
Joe and Margaret Brennan
Glenn and Jill Briercheck
Michael and Veronica Brighton
*Scott and Gretchen Brown
Ken and Shirley Buchsbaum
Judith Cavalier Busch
Drs. Paula and Patrick Caffrey
Gloria M. Calderazzo
Carson’s Premier Catering
William M. Charley
Richard and Lori Ann Chaussinand
John and Barb Ciampini, In Honor of Catherine J. Ciampini
Dennis and Carol Clawson
Michael and Dana Cluss
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Cole II
* ***Mr. and Mrs. Pete Colosimo
Commonwealth Credit Services, Inc.,
Donald Waxter, Mary Waxter
Patrick Condo and Jan Taylor
Jeanne M. Cook
Mr. Kenneth Cooper
William B. and Elizabeth Courtney
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Cribbs
Jane Croushore
Jill Croushore
Dennis and Debi Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Dahlmann
Terry and Nina Daughenbaugh
Carol Davis and Len Jackson
**James and Marilyn Davis
David and Debbie Delisi
Dr. Angelo and Pamela DeMezza
Mr. and Mrs. James DeMuth
Tony D. DeNunzio, Sr.
DeNunzio’s Italian Restaurant
Rob DePasquale
Lou and Joan DeRose
Logan and Ann Dickerson
Vere W. Diehl
Bernie Dodds
*Linda Earnest, The Earnest Gourmet
*Mr. and Mrs. Amos A. Eckel, Sr.
Carolyn S. Falcon
Drs. Robert H. Ferguson, Nawaf I. Nseir,
and Theodore B. Stem, Jr., In Memory of Nathan A. Bacharach
Orlie S. Ferretti, In Memory of Mario J. Ferretti
John and Miriam Finfrock
Sandra Fisher
Richard and Barbara Flock
Fotorecord Print Center, Paul Nickoloff
Rosalyn Garman
Garry and Sylvia Garrison
H. Kenneth Gehr
General Carbide, Mona Pappafava-Ray
Healthy Thoughts, Better Life, Helen Keegan-Geroux
Richard P. Gibson
Steve Gifford, Gbg. Community Development
Elinor Giovannini, In Honor of Louis Giovannini
Janet I. Glevanik
Donald and Mary Lou Hacker
Ed and Kathy Hager
Raymond and Elizabeth Hanley
The Rev. and Mrs. John P. Harman
John M. Hauser, III
Gary and Linda Hayden
***Jacquelyn B. Hebrank
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hendricks
Henninger Accounting Services P.C., Martha Henninger
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis I. Henry
Jeff and Mary Himler
Horner, Wible & Terek, PC
Judge and Mrs. Joseph A. Hudock
David Iwinski Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jachimowicz
Nancy B. Jamison
Richard & Agnes Kay
*Jody and Michael Keating
John and Barbara Kita
Marylou R. Klus
Judy Knapp and Richard Heil
Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Kramer
Clayton and Alyssa Kunselman
Ann and Fred Lantz
Ron and Kathi Lenart
Mary M. Levy, In Memory of Alfred J. Levy
Henry and Hilda Lewis
Ralph and Donna Liberatore
Nick and Anne Liparulo
Thomas R. Lobb
Dr. Larry Long
Luehm Candy Company
Bernard J. Lynch
Rose D. Mack
Annaliese P. Masser
Ruth E. McDonald
Ed and Sue Meadows
Ms. Catherine Mechling
***Marlene Meffe
Frank and Lisa Mensch
Jan Merlino and Michele Belak
Rae Ann Miller
Dr. Ross S. Miller D.D.S., In Honor of Martha B. Miller
Charles M. Mills Insurance Agency
Dr. Ralph and Billie Ann Miranda
Don Missenda, County Roofing & Heating Inc.,
In Honor of Rick Crystaloski
Hilaire and Sally Modic
Ronald and Carol Mondock
Geoffrey B. Monsour, M.D., In Honor of John Martino
Marlonna and William Moore
Michael C. and Jill Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Myers
Mike and Rose Noppe
Alan L. Obley
*Kevin and Judy O’Toole
Dr. and Mrs. Wylie L. Overly
Shirley C. Ovitsky
Ron A. Palarino, In Honor of Richelle Palarino
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold D. Palmer
Nick and Linda Parise
Dr. and Mrs. Gerard Penta
Perfido, Weiskopf, Wagstaff + Goettel
Emil and Jovanna Peterinelli
Bob and Mary Lou Price
Paul and Laurie Puleo
JoAnn Ragan
Reginella Construction Company, Inc.
Carl and Charleen Ringler,
In Memory of our son Rick Ringler
Philip D. and Melissa C. Rodgers
Harry and Gail Rohrbacher
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Romboski
Kaye Rowe
William and Mary Rudolph
George and Barbara Rutter
Ms. Edwardine Saul
Craig and Dawna Saunders
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Sauter
Joan and John Scales
Chris Scherer, Sheriff
Vince and Sharon Schiavoni
John and Marie Schietroma
Lisa Sebastiani, In Honor of Flora Sebastiani
Dr. Nick and Mary Senuta
Simon Management Group, Mr. Jack Simon
Ted Skepanski Services Inc.
John and Nita Skiavo
Joan E. Smith
Louise P. Smith
Marquis McE. Smith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snyder
John Springer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Springer
Jess and Joan Stairs
Barbara and Lou Steiner
Ben Stephens
George and Nancy Stewart
Mariellen and Bill Stickel
Andy and Mikette Stinebiser
Patricia Swank, In Memory of Olga M. Stankay
Don Swauger, In Memory of Ruth Elliott
Mr. and Mrs. Regis J. Synan
Diane Szabo
Lucinda Szalankiewicz
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor
Teeter & Associates Inc.
Denise and Wallie Tobin
Tollari, John & Sherri
Tom and Anita Toth
Tom Tridico
Bill and Valarie Trimarchi
Magdelyn and David Vale
Kay Wagenblast
Mary Jo and Tim Welty
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Whigham
Kristopher and Sunshine Wilkins
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Williams
Robert and Linda Winter
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Mr. and Mrs. William F. Benton
Bernard H. Cobetto
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Conrad
Michael and Kay Deise
Dr. Annamarie Denis
Olga F. DiFlorio
Stan and Linda Dobies
Mr. and Mrs. James Fascetti
Margaret J. Fedele
Dianna and John Ficco
Bill and Sandra Finley
Frances Folino
Richard and Barbara Fox
Rudy and Pam Frank
George and Lisa Frederick
Mary Z. Fry
Larry and Carole Galley
Daniel Gehring
Gary L. Gelfo
Paula Heming
Harold Henning
Joanne Hershberger
William B. Heubel
Blaine Howenstine
Pamela S. Jennings
Amy Jobes
Dave and Stephanie Karr
Francis and Rosanne Kirk
Robert T. and Judith A. Koveleskie
Paula Kramer and Earl Jones
Milt and Jeanette Lendl
Dan and Cindy Maloney
Anthony and Joan Marcocci
John Marcolini Jr.
David and Dianna Markiewicz
Robert and Kathleen McBride
Maryann McCoy
Don and Patty McCracken
Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDonel
Jill Merrill
Trudy and Don Metzger
David and Helen Meyer
Scott Minster, In Honor of Kathleen Minster
Jerome Octave
John and Diana O’Donnell
Ron and Theresa Painter
Ron and Leslie Pierce
Jon and Mary Pletcher
Rose M. Prutz
Canice and Vic Rabbits
Joann/Joseph Ragan
Robert J. Rinefierd
Russell and Judy Sager
Jim and Rosanne Sandolfini
Mike and Rebecca Sexton
Pauline Shermar
**Bud and Ellen Smail
Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Smith
John and Lavonne Staney
Chester and Christina Tacka
Marilyn J. Tallant
Bob and Ann Thomas
Bob Tupper
Carole J. Turnshek
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Vallozzi
Eileen Van Fleet
Shirley Vitale
Carla Wilson
Katharine Wilson
Vince and Julie Wisyanski
Aleta Wojtaszek
Margery Zajicek
*Donations in Memory of Reg Belden
**Donations in Memory of Doug Wood
***Donations in Memory of Jean Wilcox
Membership Update December 16, 2009
To Our Members: We make every effort to ensure that
this membership list is correct. Please call the Trust
office if a correction needs to be made. We apologize
in advance for any oversight on our part.
Please Support Our Business Members!
Let Them Know You Appreciate Their Support of the Trust
Member Spotlight
McDowell Associates Insurance
We at McDowell Associates Inc. are celebrating our 110th
year in business serving the insurance needs of the
Westmoreland County area. We are committed to providing
our clientele with prompt, professional service. Our goal is to
offer optimum business and personal insurance protection at
competitive costs.
As independent insurance agents, we enjoy business
relationships with more than a dozen companies. This enables
our firm to tailor your business and personal insurance needs
with several carriers, always remember that we work for our
clients.
Our staff assures a continuation of the courteous and
professional service that you have come to expect. If you
are our insured, thank you! If not, we would appreciate the
opportunity to quote on your home, auto or business.
McDowell Associates Insurance
231 South Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-2350
www.mcdowellinsurance.com
510 Pellis Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724)832-2255 FAX: (724)832-9456
www.kidsdent.com
East Otterman Chiropractic
125 E.Otterman St. Greensburg, PA 15601 • 724-838-7700
Dr. Patrick J. Kelly
Stop in to get free samples of our
patented anti-inflammatory pain cream
10% off lotion or supplement with mention of this ad
Check out Dr. Kelly’s EFAC Promotional Video Interview by going to
www.viddler.com/explore/pennchiro/videos/16/
Please Support Our Business Members!
Let Them Know You Appreciate Their Support of the Trust
Member Spotlight
Keith Gjebre, DMD
Keith Gjebre, DMD has been serving the dental needs of
children in Westmoreland County and surrounding areas
since 1986. He is a native to Greensburg where he lives
with his family. Skilled in all aspects of traditional preventive
pediatric dentistry, Dr. Gjebre continues to pursue excellence
in his very busy practice. The staff is cordial and professional,
and the hours are convenient. Located on Pellis Road, one
of Greensburg’s premier locations for health providers, Dr.
Gjebre practices in a new modern office building in which
he participates as an owner. Having expertise gained
at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of
Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Gjebre can set your
mind at ease while accommodating the appropriate dental
needs of your children. In an environment which includes a
basketball court in the waiting room, children cannot help but
have fun while visiting.
If you want progressive, upbeat, but conservative dental care
for your children, come meet our professional staff. We can’t
help but think it will be an experience that will be worthwhile
and rewarding for your child’s dental future.
Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 1pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8am - 1pm (Twice per month)
A Message from the President
Happy New Year!
New year…new look to our newsletter…new offices…
But first and foremost, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to all of our members, volunteers, vendors and
Trust friends who, through their collective efforts, ensured the continued success of the Trust. Whether through your
membership, annual and year-end donations, much needed volunteer hours, or attendance at fundraisers and special
events, you have been an important supporter of the Trust.
And that is exactly why we have changed the name of our newsletter to Membership Matters. Our “members”
consist of all those who support the Trust whether financially or through time, talent, goods and services. We are so very
appreciative that you believe in what we do, understand our mission and want to be a part of our success. We hope to
create a newsletter just for you…to give you the information that you feel is important, that creates continued excitement
in what the Trust offers, to keep you abreast of our endeavors and the responsibility we feel to our members.
Trust activities and events have provided our County seat, community and the surrounding region with enhanced
economic and cultural growth. There is no better example of this than our most aspiring asset, The Palace Theatre. The
economic benefit includes the significant financial impact derived from the operations of The Palace Theatre. Mullin &
Lonergan Associates recently completed an Economic Impact Study demonstrating the value of The Palace Theatre to
Westmoreland County. The Study determined the positive yearly return to be $7.1 million! We believe this to be the
second largest tourism contribution in the county (behind only Idlewild Park) and the county’s largest cultural tourism
attraction.
Please visit us in our new offices. We have actually only moved to the 2nd floor of the Union Trust Building…102 N
Main St., Suite 232. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region needed a downtown presence and preferred a street
level location. We are pleased that we were able to help yet another non-profit find a new home to satisfy their needs!
As we do every year at this time, we are in the process of visiting our long-term strategic plan and reviewing our
current programs to ensure that we are on the right path for our growing company. Please feel free to call me with any
insights or thoughts you would like to share. I would love to hear them!
Again, we thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing and working with you in a year filled with an
abundance of good health, wealth and happiness. Visit us on line at www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org Find us on
Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Save the Date!
Sunday, January 10
Duquesne University
Tamburitzans
The Palace Theatre
Friday, February 5
Jungle Jack Hanna
The Palace Theatre
Saturday, February 27
Hollywood Party at The Palace
The Palace Theatre
Wednesday, March 10
Gaelic Storm
The Palace Theatre
Friday, March 19
New York Gilbert
& Sullivan Players’
Pirates of Penzance
The Palace Theatre
Thursday, March 25
Cherries & Chocolate
Volunteer Celebration
Greensburg Garden & Civic Center
Friday, April 2 & Saturday, April 3
Best regards and Happy New Year,
STOMP
The Palace Theatre
Wednesday, April 14
Karaoke On Stage!
The Palace Theatre
Find out why everybody is talking about The Kid’s Dentist!
Westmoreland Cultural Trust
Board of Directors:
T. Terrance Reese, Chairman
A. Richard Kacin, Vice Chairman
Sean Cassidy, Treasurer
Jamie McHugh, Secretary
510 Pellis Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724)832-2255 FAX: (724)832-9456
www.kidsdent.com
East Otterman Chiropractic
125 E.Otterman St. Greensburg, PA 15601 • 724-838-7700
Cheers To Our Volunteers!
Dr. Patrick J. Kelly
Cherries & Chocolate Volunteer Celebration
Stop in to get free samples of our
patented anti-inflammatory pain cream
Celebrate our volunteers and their success! Meet and greet new
Trust members! Enjoy good friends and good food!
10% off lotion or supplement with mention of this ad
Check out Dr. Kelly’s EFAC Promotional Video Interview by going to
www.viddler.com/explore/pennchiro/videos/16/
Thursday, March 25 5:30pm
Greensburg Garden & Civic Center
David G. Assard
James Bendel
David Dahlmann
Tony D. DeNunzio, Sr.
Carmen T. Eisaman
Joseph J. Ferraccio
H. Duffy Friedlander
David Iwinski
Rob Jones
Barbara Nakles
Mona Pappafava
Emil Peterinelli
John A. Robertshaw, Jr.
John Scanlan
Bruce M. Sedlock
John Skiavo
Michael Vesely
Visit our website at:
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org