English court west of the Allegheny Mountains.
It is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Those interested in volunteering at the
site should contact Joanna Moyar, education
coordinator, at 724.532.1935, x212 for more
information and to register for training. Visit
the website at WestmorelandHistory.org.
WESTMORELAND SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA CONCLUDED ITS
45TH CLASSICAL SEASON WITH
VIOLINIST BELLA HRISTOVA
The concert on April 26 began with Arvo Part’s Fratres,
a composition that has been used in several cinematic
productions, including the 2013 film, “The Place Beyond
the Pines” and the Academy Award-winning film, “There
Will Be Blood.”
Guest artist, Bella Hristova, a native of Bulgaria,
performed Samuel Barber’s “Violin Concerto in F.”
Hristova has performed all over the world, including
notable performances at Lincoln Center, the City
of London Sinfonia and with Garrison Keillor on
National Public Radio. She received First Prize in the
2009 Young Concert Artists Invitational Auditions
and was also awarded First Prize in the 2007 Michael
Hill International Violin Competition held in New
Zealand.
Artistic Director Daniel Meyer conducted the
evening’s performance.
The impressive repertoire concluded with Johannes
Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2 in D Major.”
If you would like some inspiration to declutter your closets, the shelter accepts toys
and books for kids, books for adults, family
appropriate DVDs, cleaning products and
toiletries, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes,
mouthwash, hair brushes and shampoo.
Due to a limited amount of storage space,
the shelter cannot accept clothing, however
there is a need for new, with tags on, socks and
underwear. Non-perishable food items are also
welcome.
Monetary donations are extremely helpful,
allowing the shelter to pay essential operating
expenses, such as utilities.
For more information on the Welcome
Home Shelter and its needs, please call Melissa
Gedeon at 724.838.9133 or email her at
[email protected]. (There is no website for
the shelter at this time.)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT
HISTORIC HANNA’S TOWN
The Westmoreland County Historical Society
is seeking volunteers to serve as tour guides
and gift shop personnel for the 2014 season at
Historic Hanna’s Town. Potential volunteers
must be 17 years of age in order to volunteer.
Historic Hanna’s Town, one of Westmoreland
County’s most significant historical sites,
attracts numerous schoolchildren, tourists and
history buffs who are interested in southwestern
Pennsylvania’s early American history. From
May through October, the society provides
interpretive educational programs related to life
on the Pennsylvania frontier during the late 18th
century.
Hanna’s Town, founded in 1773, served as
the first seat of government and site of the first
SOME TIPS FOR SIMPLER,
GREENER LIVING
We all want to take better care of our
planet. Here are some easy, practically
painless strategies for simplifying your life
while helping the environment.
• For short trips within a few blocks,
consider walking or riding your bike. You’ll
save gas and mileage on your car that can add
up over time, and meet your neighbors in the
process.
• Consider using a push mower instead of
a jet-propelled gas mower. No need to have
to transport messy gas cans back and forth to
the gas station for filling, and a push mower is
better exercise.
• If you have a balcony, courtyard or
other secure area, consider hanging your
clothes outside, rather than using the dryer
in warmer months. It’s estimated that the
dryer makes up between 10% and 20% of
your electric bill. Hanging clothes outside
will make them fresher
and sunshine can help
eliminate dust mites.
Check your borough or
township website for any
laws prohibiting the use
of a clothesline.
• Recycle, recycle,
recycle. Did we mention
recycle?
• Did you know that
it’s estimated you can
save about $90 per year
on your electric bill by shutting off your
computer when not in use? Good for you,
good for the environment.
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