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Somerset. Pa. Daily American Thursday, April 5, 2001 Somerset County TUTT" Volunteers needed for TV program Is I 1 ifnTVfia 'if'' 1 11 I I nil fer Volunteers" for" the "television project; "Our Town: Somerset" are still needed according to WPSX-TV's executive producer for the project, Greg Petersen. "We have eight people currently signed up and we really need about 25 volunteers," says Petersen. "We want to ensure that we have enough footage and individual points-of-view to make a full one-hour production and past experience has shown that participation from about 25 volunteers is the key." 8 Bafjjlfi World War II video premiers Saturday in Somerset rV: I As Kick Butt Day Students at the Somerset County technology Center who signed a pledge not to use tobacco or tobacco products on Wednesday "Kick Butt Day" received lollipops, stickers, fake tattoos and anti-smoking literature.

Steve Mishler and Kerri Striner, who both also attend Somerset High School, sign pledges. Taking signatures are Nachole Paruch, North Star; i 'Hi "Our Townr Somerset will be iliD 9tR" production in the "Our Town" series produced by the public TV station. No experience is necessary to participate in the project and there are no age restrictions. All participants need, is their own camcorder and a willingness to join the project. There is no fee for participation.

To pre-register, volunteers can call the Somerset County Chamber, of Commerce at 445-6431, or Greg Peterson at 1-800- z43-yy. The Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County sponsored the documentation, organized by Barbara Black, curator. Eric Greisinger of Pittsburgh analyzed and compiled the information for the multi-phase-project. 1 The project coordinators are still compiling information and encourage veterans or families with informatipn about World War II to submit it to the Somerset Historical Center as soon as possible. The first phase of the project was to construct a computer database of all the infor Easter Cantata in Ursina The Ursina Church of God choir will present an Easter Cantata entitled "Rise Again" at 7 p.m.

April 14. Members are from left, front row: Jessie Conway, Loretta Thomas, Doris Younkin, Dorothy Rugg and Jodi Riddle; CarleerilTwombly Connie Rachel. Shaffer and Community band kicks off 13th season Providers receive multicultural training 'Pre-proUucfib7Pmeeiingfor the one-hour TV special which is scheduled to air in June of this year, are being held at 7 p.m. oii Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18 at The Inn at Georgian Place. Those who would like to sign-up for the project can come to one of the meetings and register there.

Volunteers only need to attend one of the meetings, which will last about 90 minutes. The date for the "day-in-the-lifp" videntanihp nf the Somerset area it currently set for April 28. mation collected from two days of documentation and numerous oral interviews since then. This summer the Historical Center will open an exclusive exhibit until April 2002. The final phase will be a book, which will give more comprehensive account in a long-lasting manner.

Those who need more information iibout the video premier or who would like to submit, World War II information, can call the Historical Center at 445-6077. Carrie Patton, and back: -Charlie Younkin, Elqise Conway and Kenneth "Rugg. Missing from photo is: Nancy Koontz, Pauline Bryner, Ben Harbaugh, Clifford Bryner, Roger Rugg and Karen MetZ. (Photo by Barbara Conn) -71 Ann Gudowski education coordinator Somerset County Head Start, used the theme "Everyone Is Special" to inform the group about parenting special needs children. Using the "Welcome to Holland" narrative as a way to sensitize providers to the joys and challenges of parenting a special needs child, she discussed the stages that many parents of special needs children experience and services available.

Penn State Cooperative Extension provides training forTocarchild care providers through the Better Kid Care program. The next training, "New Ways to Plan Activities" will be held Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 202 W. UniorTStreetr Somerset; Contact Cooperative Extension at 445-891 1 to register.

Registration deadline is April 6. France, Elks lecturer knight; Chuck Robb, representing the Fife and drum corps and Whiskey Rebellion; Doyle Paul, president of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department; and Herb Hornig, exhalted ruler of the Elks Lodge. (Staff photo by Scott Etris) erage you choose, flood insurance can cost just over SI 00 a yeaiv For more information on flood insurance, call your insurance company or agent or the NFIP at I-888-CALL-FLOOD. You can also visit the Federal Emergency -Management -Agency. (FEMA) online at www.fema.govnfip.

In addition, flood insurance information is available from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department Consumer Hotline at 1-877-881-6388. All area musicians are invited to join the Somerset County Community Band as the "members "beginrehearsals in preparation of the 13th season. The band, an affiliate of Laurel Arts, was organized in 1989 to give former school instrumentalists a chance to renew their musical interests. Members now range from high school students through grandparents. During spring and summer, the band performs at community events throughout Somerset County and the surrounding area.

They also host a series of lawn concerts on the outdoor stage at the Philip Center for the Arts in Somerset. In the fall, practice Trail Several area residents removed trees and other debris from the Allegheny Highlands Trail. From left, are Tony Marich, "The friendly residents of Markleton" and County Parks Board; Larry Adams, County Parks Board; Cliff Catterall of Somerset Office Supply; Bill Wilbearn, Casselman Seventy child care providers received six hours of training at the Better Kid Care Conference sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extensipn in Somerset County. -1-4 "It's OK To Be Different" addressed multicultural issues, special needs children, ethnic dance, and multicultural literature experiences. Karen Lindbergh, educational consultant for IU-08, discussed ways to incorporate multicultural activities into child care.

Sue Menser, state president for Keystone State Reading Association, gave examples of books featuring multicultural themes while focusing on the topic of eggs in her presentationr-She also provided a book for each participant through the Reading. Excellent Act. The Somerset Historical Center will highlight its World War II project by pre-miering the video "A World Away, But Close to Home," at 3 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of Somerset High School. This video Incorporates stories of local World War II veterans and civilians, who tell about their experiences of war in their own words.

Copies of the video will be available for sale at the opening and afterwards for $10 plus tax. Profits from the video will help fund the project. This 1 -year-old male collie mix is only one of the many pets availalble at the Humane Society of Somerset County. (Staff photo by Mike O'Brien) Pets need homes The Humane Society has the following animals available for adoption. Chow mix, 3- years, male, black and white.

Collie mix, 1 -year, male, black and brown. Labradorcollie, 6 months, female, black and white. 1 Terrier mix, 1-year, male, black, brown and white. Rottweiler, 2-years, female, black and rust. Labrador retriever mix, 7-months, male, black and white.

Dalmatian mix, 6-months, female, black and gray. Beagle mix, female, 2-years, tan and white. Beagle jmix, female, 8-months, black, brown and white. Chow mix, 1-year, female, brown. Also a selection of cats.

For more information call 443-2121. Artist to have exhibit Somerset County artist Shirley Tataleba, who creates watercolor paintings and pen-and-ink drawings of flowers, animals and scenery, is exhibiting her art from April 2 through May 25 in Allegany College of Maryland's Hazen Gallery. The Cumberland-campus show can be seen from to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 4:30 p.m. Fridays.

She'll make a personal appearance in the College Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in conjunction with AC's campus-wide fourth annuaEopen house. Bastian encourages Flooding causes billions of dollars in properjy damage each year, and losses due to flooding are not covered under most homeowners policies. Flood insurance is available, however, to protect your home or business and their contents, said Rep.

Bob Bastian (R-69) of Somerset. Due to its numerous rivers and streams Pennsylvania one of the most flood-prone states in the nation. Flood insurance policies protect against damages due to the partial or complete flooding of normally dry land from the and Krystle Yuschick, Rockwood. The SADD club was the sponsor of the event. Jill Sanzi, adviser, said on Monday, students who turn in T-shirts, caps or other items promoting tobacco will receive a free T-shirt which they may tie-dye.

Those, who submit the correct answers to tobacco questions are eligible to win prizes, (staff photo by. Vicki Rock) begins for their Christmas season. A highlight of the 2001 season will be an Andrew Lloyd Webber show performed with the North Star High School band and guest vocalists-There will be a dinner-concert at 5 p.m. Saturday at North Star, and a matinee concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Meyersdale High School.

The band rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.' in the Somerset junior High School band room. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit the band's website at www.SomersetCounty.comband, or contact Dave Breen at 443-3055. House ji fan i 1 Hi .4 Enterprises; Lindsay Shawver, trail volunteer; and Jean Atchison, Atchison Electric (seated in truck.) Missing from the photo are Lynn Sannec, Rockwood Trail House; Jim Moses, Somerset County Meg Moses, County Parks Board. Transportation "Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful" program with the assistance of "PACleanways" and 'The friendly residents of Markleton" neighborhood cleanup group.

Another litter clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 21. Anyone interested in helping or supplying refreshments should contact Tony at clean-ups planned The reservoir, owned by Somerset-LCambria Water Authority, has been trespassed, and littered on for years. Subsequently, the scenic roadways and shorelines surrounding the reservoir have littered with trash. The joint county acquisition has opened the reservoir and surrounding area for public use. Local groups, organizations and citizens eager to explore the vast recreational opportunities the area will offer.

In order to it an enjoyable place to recreate, groups have decided that a major cleanup is in order. Any groups or citizens interested in cleaning up the Quemahoning Reservoir and adopting a section of roadway or trail should contact the local PA CleanWays chapter at 444-9299. J. -Willi MM fS Oh- ifL Volunteers make trail improvements A 1 1 Elks donate to five programs As part of 'the "Elks Care, Elks Share" campaign, the Meyersdale Elks Lodge 1951, presented checks for $400 to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, Berlin Yearbook, Berlin Fife and Drum Whiskey Rebellion committee and the "King and play production at the Berlin School. From left are: Bill Community Business leaders joined with the County Parks Board volunteers for a day of clearing fallen trees and litter from along the Allegheny Highlands Trail and state bicycle routes between Rockwood and Fort Hill.

Wood cut during the cleanup is saved for use at next winter's Fire and Ice Festival in Somerset and litter is disposed of through the State Department of Quemahoning reservoir Two more local groups have, volunteered to do clean-ups at the Quemahoning Reservoir 1 through the Somerset County Chapter of PA CleanWays. Mountain Laurel Chapter of Trout Unlimited is doing a cleanup and trail adoption on April 7 along the Quemahorilhg Creek. The ASFCME Local 471, which includes Somerset County employees, is doing a cleanup and road adoption along' Birdman Road on April 28. Tw.o other groups previously adopted adjoining sections of Old Dam Road hich surrounds the reservoic This is part of an ongoing cleanup of the entire Quemahoning Reservoir area being planned by the Somerset County Chapter of PA CleanWays been are make local flood insurance for property owners overflow of inland or tidal waters; unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source; mud slides caused by flood; and the collapse or destabiliza-tion of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water, resulting from erosion, the effect of waves, or water currents exceeding normal cyclical waves. The average cost of a- flood-insurance policy is $353 per year for approximately 5100.000 coverage, according to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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