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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
MARCH FOR PARKS
The Murrysville March for Parks was
held on Saturday, Mar. 19, at Sportzone on
School Road South. It was a fun morning to
raise funds for the Turtle Creek Extension
of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, which
included many indoor activities, an optional
short hike and lunch. Strong participation
in these marches has been a big help for
Westmoreland County to secure government
and foundation grant funding for purchase of
the rail corridor and construction of the trail.
More information about the trail project is
available at murrysvilletrails.org/tc.htm.
WESTMORELAND
COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
A SUCCESS
The 2016 Westmoreland County Senior
Games took place May 3 through 13 at
Mammoth Park and several other central
Westmoreland area locations. Any person 50
years of age or older was eligible to participate
in any of the 32 events. Westmoreland County
residency is not required. All pre-registered
participants received a Senior Games T-shirt,
and a free picnic lunch was provided for
athletes at Mammoth Park on Thursday, May
5, and Monday, May 9.
A few of the events included high- and lowimpact activities including bocce, bowling,
canoeing, cycling, darts, golf, horseshoes,
running, shuffleboard and swimming.
Many of the events divided athletes into age
brackets: 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and 90
plus. Medals were awarded to the top three
finishers in each event and age bracket. An
Awards Ceremony took place on Friday,
May 13, honoring this year’s sportsmen and
women.
For more information, visit
co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.
BRITSBURGH!
One of the largest British festivals in the
country will take place Sept. 6 through 11 at
various venues all over the Pittsburgh region.
This six-day festival offers events for all age
groups and budgets, with an emphasis on fun,
in celebration of over 200
years of historic ties between
Pittsburgh and Great Britain.
From great British music
to the fine art of English tea,
Britsburgh will offer something for everyone
to enjoy. The British Film Festival will
also feature critically acclaimed works and
celebrated stars of the big screen from across
the pond.
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Britsburgh’s partners, including the
Carnegie Museum of Art, Hartwood Acres,
Duquesne University, The Frick Art and
Historical Center, and the Arcade Comedy
Theater, will all have exciting events planned
with a touch of the British Isles in mind.
Sponsorship opportunities exist at
several different levels for businesses and
nonprofit entities. For more information, visit
Britsburgh.com.
SUMMER FUN IN
DELMONT
Delmont Borough will be hosting several
reoccurring events throughout the summer
months for residents and visitors to enjoy. Be
sure to check out the community Farmers
Market held every Saturday through Labor
Day from 9 a.m. to noon in the parklet outside
the borough building beginning June 11. The
borough will also be hosting Summer Fridays:
Movies in the Park throughout the summer
months. The movies will begin at dusk and
will be shown on a large screen in Newhouse
Park. Be sure to check Delmont Recreation’s
Facebook page for the summer movie
schedule. For more information and other
community events, visit delmontboro.com.
THE MURRYSVILLEEXPORT ROTARY CLUB
WELCOMES GUEST
SPEAKERS
Pictured (L to R) are Honor Fagan, Susan Feudale,
Bill Ferri, Alison Crowther, Rebekah Stankowski
and Rotary Club President Tony Pauly (back row).
Photo by Mike Silvert.
The Murrysville-Export Rotary Club
was honored to have guest speakers Alison
Crowther and Honor Fagan, mother and
sister of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther (“The
Man in the Red Bandanna”) speak at the
Apr. 27 meeting. The Red Bandanna Project
was created in memory of Crowther, who
sacrificed his life to save others, and the group
strives to carry on his mission. Murrysville
businessman Bill Ferri facilitated Crowther
and Fagan’s visit to the Rotary Club. For
more information, contact Mike Silvert at
412.287.6474. n