Somerset Magazine October 2016

SBGstill growing
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COOK OF THE MONTH: AUSTIN PRITTS
Fall picks for
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A note from the Publisher �� 5
Restaurant review �� 6
Fall picks for leaf lookers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
HISTORY:Cival War graves�� 13
SBG still growing after 77 years � � � � � � � � � � � � 14
59th Annual Springs Folk Festival�� 16
Falling head over heels
Ski season in Laurel Highlands
central to many relationships �� 20
Pasquerilla Performing Arts note 25 years
with a full schedule of concerts �� 22
Laurel Highlands Photo Club�� 26
Haunting realistically in
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Professional listings�� 36
Laurel Highlands Event Calendar�� 38
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o n t h e c o v e r :
This is Michelle Saylor's son in his Halloween costume.
They went to a rodeo and he just loves all things cowboy.
He was super excited to have whiskers like his dad.
See more childrens costumes on page 26.
Photo by Michelle Saylor, Rockwood
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8 Stacey Magda
14 Jeff Shaffer
32 Austin Pritts

As a member (barely) of the Baby Boomer Generation
I grew up knowing that if you saw something in print you
could likely believe it to be true. Most of the things I saw
in print were compiled by professional writers being paid
living wages by reputable publishers. The reputations
of those publishers were the single most important
asset they held and they guarded it accordingly. When
a mistake happened, they took it very seriously and
printed a correction or retraction as soon as possible.
Maybe because when I grew up the printed word was
exactly that…printed…with ink on paper. It had a kind
of permanence that required it be checked in advance
for accuracy because any mistake would be out there,
forever haunting the person that made the mistake.
Boy have times changed.Today,in our digitally driven
society many times it’s more important to be first than
accurate.Our business model in the news world requires
us to be much quicker to get the word out because our
readers demand it,and it does create more opportunities
for mistakes. Honestly, our readers understand this new
“fact of life” in the digital news gathering world and are
more forgiving of initial mistakes made online in the
rush to get you news quickly. While I never want any of
the folks that work on our teams to make mistakes like
this, I do understand and forgive them. I forgive them
because they are honest mistakes, made because we are
in a rush.There are however others out there in this new
digital media world, posing as legitimate Journalists, or
even “citizen Journalists” that are not making mistakes
at all…they are misleading you and they are doing it on
purpose.
Every time I scroll through my Facebook newsfeed
I will see at least one thing that one of my friends has
shared with all of their friends (he tells all his friends,
they tell all their friends…it spreads like wildfire) that is
false,or misleading and it drives me nuts.Many times the
thing they share looks just like a legitimate news story
complete with an organization name and byline for the
writer. But if you do a little digging into that familiar or
legitimate sounding organization name you’ll find out
it’s someone at the very least that just wants a lot of page
views (clickbait), or at the worst is purposefully trying to
mislead you into believing something (usually political)
that simply isn’t true. Twitter accounts are also faked all
the time,as was the case with the Steelers James Harrison
and his supposed tweet about the National Anthem.You
can find any number of Twitter “handles” out there that
would lead you to believe you are reading the words of
Donald Trump,trust me,many of them are NOT his friend.
Recently Facebook and Twitter joined forces to create
a coalition to combat fake stories appearing on their
platforms…and it’s about time.I wish them luck,because
it will be hard. The scammers are technically savvy and
very nimble in making changes,so this will be an ongoing
effort. What we as social media consumers can do is
think, maybe even do a little research online, before we
help spread these fake stories. If you see a story from an
organization you have never heard of before, no matter
how legitimate it sounds,please think before you share…
no matter how much you agree with what it says!
Andrew S.Bruns
Publisher of the Daily American and
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An extensive menu
for a corner diner
Corner Coffee
Shoppe
BelAir Plaza
810 ScalpAve,
Johnstown,PA15904
Hours:
Sun.-Thurs.6 a.m.to 7p.m.
Fri. Sat. 6 a.m.to 8 p.m.
include steak, grilled ham and cheese
or cold meatloaf just to name a few.
Sandwiches range in price from $1.99
to $7.79. Homemade soups change on
a regular basis and chili is always avail-
able. You can build your own burger,
made from fresh, not frozen ground
beef. Maryland-style crab cakes and
quesadillas are some new additions at
the Corner Coffee Shoppe.
There are daily luncheon specials
for $5.29, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
that include such items as cheese-
burgers, sloppy joes, soup and more.
Of course, there is the Healthy Choices
Menu we tried. It also includes grilled
chicken or grilled salmon salads and
vegan burgers, in addition to other
healthy choices. They range in price
from $4.99 to $10.99.
If you aren’t feeling so healthy,you
can check out the dessert menu with
ice cream, homemade pies, cakes and
apple dumplings. Whole pies are avail-
able to take home.
All of the above is just a sampling
of what is available at the Corner Cof-
fee Shop. The menu there is quite ex-
tensive and we are not sure how they
manage to offer such a selection.There
is sure to be something that appeals to
everyone in your group.
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s a little girl, I sometimes traveled with
my father who was a truck driver. This
always included a stop at the diners so
common back then for a meal. I was
always amazed by the lengthy menu and
friendliness of the wait staff.A trip to the Cor-
ner Coffee Shoppe in Johnstown reminded
me of those trips with my father right down
to the row of stools and the lunch counter.
There is always something appealing
about a restaurant that serves breakfast all
day long and a breakfast of scrambled eggs,
home fries and hotcakes had to be tried and
was one of our choices. We also decided to
order off the healthy portion of their menu
with grilled salmon over rice and vegetables.
A healthy menu usually wasn’t part of the
choices at your local diner of the past.
In a very short period of time, our food
was delivered hot to our table and with a
smile and a few kind words. Breakfast was
everything we expected and it was impos-
sible to finish both hotcakes that were the
same size as the plate. The grilled salmon
came with a glaze and was a good pick for
those watching their food choices carefully,
although we were wondering if we should
have thrown caution to the wind and just
tried the roast beef with gravy sandwich.
The Corner Coffee Shoppe is located
at 810 Scalp Ave. and is open every day at 6
a.m. and closes at 7 p.m., except Friday and
Saturday when they are open to 8 p.m. They
serve a multitude of diner-style foods and
the décor is reminiscent of traditional diners
of the 1970s. It’s a little trip back in time for
older folks or a taste of what once was for the
younger set.
Breakfast is available all day long and
includes all the traditional choices, such
as eggs, hotcakes, French toast and more.
Creamed chip beef on toast, sausage gravy
and scrapple are also found on the breakfast
menu. Prices range from a little over $2.55 to
$7.99 for breakfast.
The regular menu is quite extensive
with everything from seafood to hamburg-
ers.There are classics like roast beef or south-
ern fried chicken and dinners are reasonably
priced with nothing over $13.99.Sandwiches
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eople have been known to call the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
and ask, “When do the leaves turn color?”
Though the timing is not always 100 percent accurate, the fantastic
colors are usually best in late September to early October according to
Rachel Roehrig at the Visitors Bureau.
Beautiful fall foliage abounds in the scenic Laurel Highlands that
comprises Westmoreland, Somerset, and Fayette counties. The region offers
a spectacular show with color along scenic byways and historic routes. Fall
festivals and autumn’s harvests add to the delight of this colorful season.
A great way to enjoy the fall foliage is to
planyourdrive.Thiswayyou canplan anitiner-
ary along historic and scenic routes with stops
at shops, lodging and restaurants along the
way. Check out the “Discover Fall Scenic Driv-
ing Tour” on the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bu-
reau’s website which provides driving routes
through the Laurel Highlands that highlights
state parks and forests, scenic byways, pictur-
esque overlooks and charming communities.
A scenic route could have you traveling
along and nearby the Lincoln Highway (Route
30), with a plan to visit historic Ligonier. You
will find specialty shops and restaurants for
shopping and dining. There is historic Fort Li-
gonier, an on site restored reconstruction of
the 1758-1766 fort that was the turning point
of the French and Indian War. The sweeping
view on a commanding hilltop of the Laurel
Highlands is one of the best parts of your visit
to the Fort in the fall.
Three miles heading east from Ligonier on
Route 30, stop by the Compass Inn in Laugh-
lintown. Tour a restored stagecoach stop from
the early 1800’s that passengers traveled from
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.The Ligonier Coun-
try Inn and The Pie Shoppe are two stops, the
Inn for dining and The Pie Shop for bakery de-
lights as you pause on your fall foliage tour.
More colorful foliage can be found when
you hike the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking
Trail, which runs 70 miles from Ohiopyle to
near Johnstown. There are two ways to ac-
cess the Trail. Drive a half-mile heading east
on Route 30 passed Laurel Summit Road and
park at the parking area off to the right of
Route 30 and pick up the trail there. The oth-
er way is to reach the trail from Laurel Moun-
tain State Park/Laurel Summit Road. Park at
the area designated for hikers, bikers and
cross-country skiers. You will find multiple in-
tersections on the hiking trails to pick up the
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. “The best part
for fall foliage is near mile marker 13 at Cran-
berry Glade Lake,” said Stacey Magda, group
sales manager at the Visitors Bureau.
Along the way, there are eight comfort sta-
tions with Adirondack type shelters, water, cut
wood and tent pads for overnight stays along
the Trail. Maps are available at the Visitors Bu-
reau in Ligonier at 120 East Main St.
Along Route 30, it might be timely in Sep-
tember to visit the Flight 93 National Memori-
al at Shanksville. It is a tranquil spot to enjoy
the natural beauty and reflect at the Memo-
rial.
Pedal and peek at the blazing fall colors
along The Great Allegheny Passage. It is part
of the Rails to Trails, and spans 141 miles from
Pittsburgh to Cumberland. The Great Allegh-
eny Passage connects to the CO canal tow-
path that ends in the Georgetown district
of Washington, D.C., extending 334.5 miles.
Crushed limestone paths make the riding
fairly easy with an elevation no steeper than
1 percent since railroad tracks had a gentle
grade.
“For a day tripper, begin at Meyersdale
where there is a restored train station with a
wonderful train exhibit. If you start at Meyers-
dale and bike 16 miles heading southeast to
Frostburg, you will be crossing the Mason-Dix-
on Line,” said Ann Nemanic, vice-president
and partnership and business development at
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau.
Along the way, there are lodging facilities
of charming inns and bed and breakfasts,
restaurants and interesting shops as you pass
through communities such as West Newton,
Rockwood, Meyersdale, Connellsville, Conflu-
ence and Ohiopyle.
If you prefer a view of the vivid fall colors
Fall picks for
leaf lookersStory by CAROLE McCRAY
Somerset Magazine Correspondent
Photo by The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
The Big Savage Tunnel along the Great
Allegheny Passage, another colorful fall site.
Photo by Stacey Magda
Stacey Magda and her best hiking buddy Jonesy
at mile marker 22 of the Laurel Highlands Trail.
Cranberry Glade Lake is off mile marker 13 of the Laurel Highlands Trail.

from above the ground, then visit the Seven
Springs Ski Resort near Champion. Here you
can see autumn colors from atop a chairlift
ride at the resort. Every weekend in Octo-
ber at Seven Springs, enjoy the fall scenery
during their Autumnfest.
Sip and savor glorious autumn at Glades
Pike Winery, located along Route 31. Roll-
ing hills and fall scenery are viewed from
the Winery’s deck. Choose to enjoy the fall
colors and your favorite libation in their ga-
zebo.
The Historic National Road beckons for
fall’s scenic vistas. The Overlook at The Sum-
mit Inn at Farmington, Fayette County, of-
fers sweeping views of the Chestnut Ridges
from one of its grand porches.
The Summit Inn has a rich history dating
from 1907 and boasts Ford, Firestone and
Edison stayed there. Lodging and dining are
available as well as golf, a beautiful swim-
ming pool and even a tree house bungalow
for intimate dinner parties.
Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, the
homes designed by famous architect, Frank
Lloyd Wright are located near The Summit
Inn that offers packages to visit the homes
when guests stay at the Inn.
So many choices to enjoy the wide spec-
trum of fall’s colors. Whether you cycle a
scenic bike route, hike the trails and explore
nature or drive to view spectacular scenery,
you will find the ideal destination awaits you
in the Laurel Highlands.
For additional information on these and
other places to visit, contact the Laurel High-
lands Visitors Bureau at: 800-333-5661 or vis-
it their website at: www.laurelhighlands.org/
things-to-do/our-seasons/fall SM
Photo by The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
Enjoy biking in the peak of autumn color in the Laurel Highlands
Mile markers along the Laurel
Highlands Hiking Trail.
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t the east entrance to the Husband ceme-
tery in Somerset there is a small “parade
stand” made out of concrete blocks and
a cement slab. In years past it was probably
used for formal ceremonies held on holidays
like Memorial orVeterans day or other special
cemetery events. From the picture in this ar-
ticle, one can see how time has taken its toll
on the stand. The cement blocks heave up in
different directions, moss grows on the ce-
ment slab and the metal railing and flag pole
are rusting badly. A small plaque mounted at
the base of the flag pole states it was placed
there in memory of a presumed local citizen
named John A. Hastie.
Directly under the stand is what looks
to be a small granite gravestone. Upon clos-
er examination, the following words can be
seen on the stone:
“THESE MARKERS ARE DONATED TO THE
INDIGENT OF THE CIVAL WAR BY THE SON OF
A VETERAN.”
The “markers” that this stone references
are eleven granite gravestones neatly lined
up directly in front of the stand. Each stone
marker is the same size and lists the name of
a Civil war veteran, his birth and death date,
and the unit in which he served. Although it
is not unusual in Somerset County to come
across the gravestones of Civil war veterans, it
is unusual to see eleven of them lined up in a
row. Add to this unique situation the fact that
all of these men, who had served their coun-
try, were too poor to afford a proper burial.
An examination of the markers moving from
left to right reveals the burials spanned a 21-
year period, beginning with the first one in
1894 and the last one in 1915.
As I walked away from this spot, I couldn’t
help but think about the thousands of veter-
ans today who are indigent through no fault
of their own. I thank God for the benevolent
“son of a veteran”willing to see fit these men
had a marked gravestone above their final
resting place. SM
Civil War graves
John Harris is a social studies
teacher at the Somerset Area Senior
High School who teaches a class
called Hometown History. The class
examines the founding, influential
people, significant events and
development of the town of Somerset
and the county. Please send any
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information concerning local history
classes offered to adults, please send
a message to the email address or
the Facebook page called Hometown
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Jeff Shaffer,CEO of SBG
said the Shaffer family has
always owned the business.
“We actually broke off from the
Daniel Shaffer furniture store in
1960,”he explained.“They started to
sell propane and propane appliances in
1939 when people switched from wood and
coal to gas.”
Shaffer said the changeover to a larger
store was actually requested by their cus-
tomers.“The customers wanted a bigger se-
lection of products, so we kind of recognized
the need. We were not able to show a more
diverse selection of products with the space
that we had.”The old store, located in Shade
Township next to their plant,only had around
1,200 square feet.“We now have about 5,000
square feet. We purchased this building in
2014 knowing we were going to renovate it.”
Shaffer said they have 15 employees working
for them,so the larger facility has made things
a little easier. Before doing any work on the
building, Shaffer said they visited a number
of other dealers and gathered ideas that they
liked from different places.
Shaffer’s Bottled Gas in Hooversville has taken a big
step into the future. The company, which was first
started in 1939, purchased a former grocery store on Barn
Street,gutted it and turned it into a state of the art business
complete with two large showrooms.
By SANDY WOJCIK
SBGcontinues to expand
77 years and growing
Photo by Sandy Wojcik
Jeff Shaffer the CEO of Shaffer's Bottled
Gas stands in front of a pizza oven they
have on display at their new store in
Hooversville.

Shaffer's Bottled Gas in Hooversville has a number of gas fired inserts for your
fireplace on display at their new store on Barn Street. Photos by Sandy Wojcik
Shaffer's Bottled Gas in Hooversville has a number of stoves on display in their new store.
The new building has two show-
rooms. One features gas logs, space
heaters, stoves, while the other has out-
door living products.“We have grills, fire
tables, patio heaters for outdoor living.
Outdoor living is a growing segment,
even in our cold weather,” said Shaffer.
“Actually, you can enjoy the outdoors
longer in the season with these prod-
ucts, especially the heating products.”
Shaffer added that a customer could
start enjoying the outdoors earlier.
“They can have the season last longer,
especially for people who do a lot of
grilling out on their decks in all kinds of
weather.”
Shaffer said they have always car-
ried an array of different products.“We
have never been able to show what we
sell because of the space limitations.We
now have the fire tables, grills and the
pizza oven on display along with a pro-
pane run generator all on display.”
The business can serve you from
start to finish when you purchase a new
product. Shaffer said all you have to do
is pick out what you may want and they
will do a complete installation. That in-
cluding running gas lines and installing
a chimmey if needed.
The new business is located at 964
Barn Street, Hooversville. Their hours
are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday,Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday and on Wednes-
days 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays they are
open from 8 a.m.to noon. SM

This year's 59th Springs Folk Festival,
set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8, on the
grounds of the Springs Historical Society,
builds upon a decades-old, cumulative effort
of bringing back forgotten traditions.
We have had four generations at one
time demonstrating their craft at the Folk
Festival which may have otherwise been lost
if not for this event, reasoned Harriet Berg,
publicity chair of the festival. At the festival,
people can see actual items that were hand-
made from clothing to instruments to quilts
and the experience is both educational and
fun for young and old.
Berg pointed out that the experience is
like no other because the many demonstra-
tors show the labors of our forefathers and
will hopefully give others a sense of appreci-
ation for their working lifestyles. The festival
brings a village of cottage craftsmen togeth-
er for two days to keep these heritages alive.
See how our ancestors made everything
from the clothing they wore to the musical
instruments used to lighten their day, ex-
plained Berg. The lineup includes over 100
live demonstrations of days gone by.One-of-
a-kind handcrafts made as you watch by jur-
ied craftsmen is a shopping experience you
can't get anywhere else.
The list of quality handcrafted items in-
cludes paintings,baskets,wood crafted furni-
ture,quilts and dulcimers,among others.
These items are not the kinds of things
found at a discount or mall store but some-
thing unique made right before the shop-
per's eyes.
Then,the setting for the Springs Folk Fes-
tival couldn't be a better backdrop with that
of a museum boasting thousands of artifacts
of the Casselman Valley area.
The home, the shop, toys, the farm and
the trades of the early settlers of the Cassel-
man Valley (Northern Garrett County, MD,
and southern Somerset County) are attrac-
tively displayed in a large two-story building.
The Folk Addition includes farm equipment,
a Conestoga wagon,tools and much more.
The museum allows visitors to view first-
S pinning, weaving, threshing, blacksmithing, log splitting and bread
baking were just some of the necessary tasks practiced by our forefa-
thers.But,just imagine if those traditional arts were lost altogether be-
cause no one ever took an interest in preserving history.
By SANDRA LEPLEY
59TH
ANNUAL
Springs Folk Festival
brings back almost-lost
heritages
Photo by Sandra Lepley
Edgar Rembold has been a longtime Springs Folk Festival volunteer, as pictured
here during the threshing demonstration last year. The 59th festival is set for 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 on the grounds of the Springs Historical Museum.

hand what an early school room, store and
church were like. Also see spinning wheels,
(including Joel B. Miller items) and looms
more than 200 years old. Military uniforms as
well as local sports displays are a more recent
addition. All back issues of the historical and
genealogical journals the Casselman Chroni-
cles are available to purchase.
According to Harriet Berg,the festival vol-
unteers work every corner of the festival and
plan all year for the two-day event. She said
this year,they have prepared a great lineup of
entertainment for those who simply want to
sit and relax and listen to music.
While many attend this festival for the
heritage,others also appreciate the music.
The Allegheny Ramblers of Bluefield, WV,
will get your foot a-tapping with oldtime
music and dance. From Dunbar, the Dunbar
Boys are always a lot of fun for Bluegrass
enthusiasts as well as the Windy Mountain
Bluegrass/Gospel band and the entertaining
instrumental and vocal group Dogwood.
Rich in textures and steeped in the tra-
ditions of West Virginia music, multi-instru-
mental Bob Shank is a sixth-generation West
Virginian. Bob began his musical journey at
age five with drums and piano and by age 13
he was firmly hooked on banjo — and then
guitar — and then hammered dulcimer. Bob
performed on NPR's internationally broad-
cast Mountain Stage and has been an invit-
ed guest at West Virginia University's annual
World Music Concert as well as a Master Artist
at the Augusta Heritage Center's Spring Dul-
cimer Week.
Straight A's will be returning to the fes-
tival from Goshen, IN, that includes Hannah
Livengood, granddaughter of Alvina Liven-
good,the Springs Folk Festival music director.
They will entertain with guitar,violin,mando-
lin,ukulele,fiddle,percussion and song.
The Mountain Anthems Chorus,an a cap-
pella group from the Mountain View Menno-
nite Church in Salisbury,has been performing
since 1960 and has produced a total of 18 re-
cordings. Since 1974 they have been booked
every other weekend from February to No-
vember and have performed in 25 states,
Canada, and Washington, D.C. The Mountain
View Chorus will perform at noon Saturday.
For a change of pace, Todd Johnson
'Ghost in the Head' will present programs
on the Woods Trail Stage. Todd has been ed-
ucating and presenting programs about the
eastern woodland Indians since 1999. He has
been a model for internationally known his-
torical artist Andrew Knez Jr.appears in many
demonstrations pertaining to the 18th Cen-
tury time period,and has received two letters
of recognition from the U.S. Congress for his
portrayal of Huron heritage.
New this year will include performances
from a local group the Goldman Family, fea-
turing song, instruments and even a wash
tub performance. First time on the stage will
be Black Diamond bluegrass band coming
from the mountains of Western Maryland
and Pennsylvania. Black Diamond brings en-
ergy to their performance by the way of tra-
ditional and contemporary songs with some
of their own compositions.
History and music make this festival spe-
cial but what would the experience be like
without the memorable foods, like home-
made pies, donuts and bread baked in the
outdoor bake oven? The traditional pan-
cake and sausage breakfast with Dutch fried
potatoes and the all-you-can-eat dinner is
available all day.No grounds admission fee is
needed for the dinner that is located in the
Folk Meeting House along Springs Road.
The older attendees love to experience
the work and play of their youth. And of
course — they can sample some of the foods
and smell the aroma of earlier cooking to
Making music is all part of the Springs Folk Festival, set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and
8 on the grounds of the Springs Historical Museum. Here, Olen Beitzel of Accident, Maryland,
and Ron Beitzel of Springs know how to entertain a crowd. Submitted photo.
Hat making, called haberdashery for men and millinery for women, was a fine art at the
turn of the 1900s and each town had busy shops to prove it. Here, at the Springs
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Apple fritters, kettle corn, homemade ice cream, Pennsylvania
Dutch pancake and sausage meals and bean soup - all reminiscent of
the diet of early German and Swiss Amish and Mennonite settlers of
the area - are all back on the menu. Watch the making of sauerkraut,
frying donuts and roasting peanuts. Also, a maple sugar camp guides
visitors through the process of creating maple candies and syrup.
In a way we have come full circle and met our goal, concluded
Berg.Alta Schrock,our late founder, wanted the arts and crafts of our
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We try to encourage keeping those traditions alive for future gen-
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By CODY McDEVITT
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Photo by Cody McDevitt
A view from Somerset's North
Face. With this as the backdrop,
many people have connected
on a more meaningful level to
friends and significant others.
Submitted photo
The Toth family enjoy skiing at the local resorts.
Skiing played a central role during Anne Toth's
courtship with her husband. They grew so fond
of it that they retired to Hidden Valley.
Submitted photo
Andy and Stephanie Bushmire
frequently travel up the turnpike to
ski at Seven Springs as a couple.
“Her teaching me to snowboard was one of my favorite
things I've ever done with her,”Andy said.“I never thought
I'd be good at it. It was good for us as a couple. I'm always
the one teaching her to do something. So having her teach
me to do something was awesome.”
Within a few short weeks, Somerset County's winter will
be in full swing. With that comes frosted trees, groomed
runs and crowds full of the best kinds of people. People of
all backgrounds and from all places converge upon the lo-
cal resorts — numbering three this year with the addition
of Laurel Mountain — to enjoy a day of skiing, snowboard-
ing, eating and possibly drinking at the Foggy Goggle. Ulti-
mately though, the importance of skiing in western Penn-
sylvania is its centrality to the relationships and friendships
forged while it's being done.
The Bushmires are not the first, last or only couple that
have ever fallen or stayed in love while whisking or strug-
gling down a bunny slope in the Laurel Highlands. Anne
Toth, who now resides in Somerset County, looks back
fondly at the time the love for her husband blossomed in
the deep of winter.
“I think my first experience at Hidden Valley when my
future husband taught me how to ski was one of my fa-
vorite memories,”Toth said.“And skiing with our daughters
was also great. When we retired, we moved permanently
to Hidden Valley.”
Patty McLaughlin, of Somerset, has two kids that she's
skied with for their entire life. She has spent her entire life
skiing in the area.
“I would say skiing with my kids was one of my favorite
things I've done. I learned to ski here in the Laurel High-
lands. So passing on that tradition was great. It was a great
thing to share with them.”
The last few winters haven't brought the best of mother
nature as far as skiers are concerned.The weather has been
warm and snowfall has been downright disappointing. But
the seasoned veterans of the local skiing community feel
this winter is going to be different. Craig Rosman, owner of
Route 31 Bike, Board Ski in Somerset, said that he thinks
we're in for a long, cold and snowy winter based on what
he's seen in his 30 years of living here.
“I hate to make a prediction,” Rosman said. “But every
summer we have a drought, the winter comes back in full
force. We will have lots of snow.”
If Rosman is right, and many hope he is, then everyone
who centers their life around hitting the slopes should be
ecstatic. Mike Wallace, of Bakersville, goes three to four
times a week.That seems like a lot of skiing to out-of-town-
ers. But for Somerseters, it's nothing out of the ordinary.
He's hoping for the once-in-a-decade winter this year.
“Deep snow with no crowds are some of my favorite
memories,” Wallace said. “That happens once every seven
to ten years. One can only hope it happens this year.”
Visiting Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and the Laurel
Highlands is as intricately woven into western Pennsylva-
nia's heritage and culture as watching the Steelers or eat-
ing at Primanti's while in Pittsburgh. And the people who
live around that city feel just as attached to the resorts as
the people who live within 20 minutes of them.
“You can't go wrong with Seven Springs,” Andy Bush-
mire said. “There's the same pride in that place as there is
for our city. It's Pittsburgh's place to getaway.”
Andy and his wife will be one of the many people who
will drive on the turnpike, get off at Donegal and make the
climb up that winding road that leads to Seven Springs. For
Stephanie Bushmire, it's nice to be able to do a physically
demanding activity with her athletic husband. It's the kind
of thing that keeps their love alive and well.
“He has always done things I couldn't do like boxing,”
she said.“And it's pretty sweet to have this. He always hated
the winter. And it was always my favorite season. So now,
he's like, 'Two more months until snow.'” SM
reat romances are maintained and cultivated by common inter-
ests, common passions and things you both look forward to. For
Stephanie and Andy Bushmire, of Pittsburgh, one of the things
they look forward to annually is making the drive up to Seven
Springs because of the shared passion they have for snowboarding.

Pasquerilla Performing
Arts note with a full schedule
of concerts
By SANDY WOJCIK
Musical duo Walt Churchey
and Jackie Copco
he Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of the University
of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, has a schedule of events for the 2016-2017 season
that will appeal to everyone who enjoys outstanding entertainment.

Michael J. Bodolosky who has served as
the executive director of the theater for the
past 10 years said that in addition to a num-
ber of great shows,this year is PPAC’s 25th an-
niversary.“We will be celebrating our anniver-
sary with a concert on Nov. 3, with the music
of Steve Lippia.”
Bodolosky said, Lippia has been at PPAC
once before and does an incredible concert
showcasing the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony
Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Sammy
Davis Jr. and many more. “He presents the
kind of music that draws a large audience,
people who like that genre of vintage mu-
sic.”
Before the Frank Lippa show,which starts
at 7:30 there will be a pre-show reception to
celebrate the anniversary.“All those who buy
a ticket to the show will be able to attend the
anniversary celebration.”
A portion of the proceeds from the ticket
sales that evening will be given to the Black-
ington Endowment for the Arts, which sup-
ports artists along with arts and entertain-
ment on campus.“We then reap the benefits
of the endowment in our future endeavors,
principal wise. We get something now and
then we get something in the future.”
Bodolosky says in planning his enter-
tainment schedule, he tries to book shows
that appeal to the people of the community.
“Broadway is our biggest seller, followed by
concerts and then standup comedy.”He feels
his musical background and years in show
business have helped him to fine-tune the
PPAC schedule. “I look at the demographics
and the clientele we have here and figure in
our finances before booking a show. I also
have to think if people will want to come to
see the show.”
Bodolosky likes to feature local talent as
he is doing with a Walt and Jackie Christmas
show at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7.“The University
of Pittsburgh is here so it does a really good
outreach to feature local talent.”The musical
duo Walt Churchey and Jackie Copco will
appear along with “many of their friends in-
cluding Santa Claus.”
The River City Brass Band will be making
the first of two appearances at PPAC at 3 p.m.
on Dec. 11.“We used to feature their whole
season but that wasn’t cost effective to them
so now we have them here twice a year,”said
Bodolosky. “Their Christmas Brasstacular is
just fabulous.”Songs from The Polar Express,
The Snowman and White Christmas will be
part of the show.
“We then have them back on March 5,for
their Emerald Isle show featuring Irish Music
along with the Carnegie Mellon University’s
Pipes and Drums.”This show is at 3 p.m.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia per-
forms one of the most popular and timeless
rags-to-riches fairy tales, Cinderella on Jan.
25 at 7:30 p.m.“This is really a great touring
company that comes through and even of-
fers a master ballet class for students. The
tickets are probably half of what you would
pay in Pittsburgh or New York. They start
their tour in California and then come across
the country.” Bodolosky added,“The quality
of the Russians is just phenomenal.”
Neil Simons' Last of the Red Hot Lovers,
what Bodolosky calls a “regular play” will
take to the stage at 7:30 p.m.on Feb.15.“It is
a really funny Neil Simon play.Walnut Street
Theater is very good in it so it just happened
we were able to put it together and offer a
terrific show.” Bodolosky said, if you are not
familiar with Neil Simon or the play “just be
assured it will be 'really dicey' and a great
way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Broadway is our biggest seller, followed by con-
certs and then standup comedy. I look at the
demographics and the clientele we have here and
figure in our finances before booking a show. I also have
to think if people will want to come to see the show.”
Steve Lippia will be part of
the 25th anniversary events.
Cinderella

Hummable Broadway! Is a show featur-
ing Johnstown native Kathy Voytko, from the
original cast of Tuck Everlasting and the 2014
Tony Award-winning musical A Gentlemen’s
Guide to Love and Murder, and her talented
husband, acclaimed Broadway Tenor John
Cudia, from the Phantom of the Opera and
Les Miserables.“The two of them with a back-
up group will be doing a number of Broadway
tunes.”March 16 at 7:30 p.m.is the show time.
Artrageous is an interactive art and music
experience,said Bodolosky.It features master-
ful artwork, captivating vocals and mesmeriz-
ing choreography all in one show for audienc-
es of all ages. The show is scheduled at 7:30
p.m. for April 20.“It is a show where art meets
music. It is really interesting, something that
hasn’t been done in this area.”
Mutts Gone Nuts is another show on what
Bodolosky calls “the cutting edge”. The show,
at 3 p.m.on April 23,is one for the whole fami-
ly.Expect the unexpected,said Bodolosky.The
presentation includes incredible highflying
Frisbee dogs, tight wire dogs, dancing dogs,
magic dogs and one talking dog,Sammie.
The season ends at PPAC on May 5, at
7:30 p.m. with Jukebox Heroes Live!“They are
great impersonators. They impersonate ev-
eryone from the Beatles, to Neil Diamond to
Billy Joel, to most everyone,” said Bodolosky.
“This show was here five years ago but it was
requested to make a return by E-Map who is
sponsoring it.”
Tickets can be purchased at the boxoffice
by calling 814-269-7200 or 1-800-847-2787 or
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Photo by Pam Hammer, Hollsopple
One tired pumpkin! Trick or treating is very tiring. All this candy and she
is too tired to eat it.
Photo by Carol Saylor, Meyersdale
Lilly Dunmeyer was so happy to don this princess costume for
Halloween which made her feel like a real princess.
Photo by Michelle Saylor, Rockwood
This is my little guy Gage in his Halloween costume. We went to a rodeo and he just loves all things cowboy. He
was super excited to have whiskers like dad.
Members of the Laurel Highlands
Photography Club are sharing some
of their best work with Somerset
Magazine. The theme for this
month is Halloween costumes. For more
information about the club, see
www.laurelhighlandsphotoclub.com.
This is a large lobster who is all smiles — my grandson Luke. He is
enjoying all his candy!

A little fairy coming out on a mild October
looking for treats.
Here is a little Piggy costume worn by my
granddaughter, Izzy. She is not impressed with
pictures, just give her candy!!
Photo taken by Connie Weyant, Somerset
Meet Norman. Norman comes to visit each year about the third week of September. He
graces the front yard of our home, and attracts a lot of attention. Many people stop to take a
photo, others try to figure out how we put him together. He has visited with us the last five
years. I am sure he will attract the same attention this year.
Photo by Carol Saylor, Meyersdale
These mannequins were dressed to the nines in very scary attire for Halloween. They
greeted customers at the Asylum Restaurant in Jerome, Arizona.
Photo by Chuck Wagner, Shanksville
Jayne Wagner enjoys getting into the Halloween mode to welcome her grandkids for trick or
treat. As you can see Garrett and Gracie Wagner arrived to check out the treats!
Photo by Wendy Hampe, Meyersdale
My husband Mike dressed like a zombie for his
sister Naomi's Halloween party.

HAUNTING
REALISTICALLY
IN SOMERSET COUNTY
alloween attractions are popular events at the
Haunted Hayloft and Huston's Haunted Hollow.
Joel Hoover, manager of the Haunted Hayloft,
now at 3487 Copper Kettle Highway, Rockwood, said
that attraction is loosely based on local history of
the Nicely Brothers. It is called Vengeance.
Story by VICKI ROCK
vickir@dailyamerican.com
Photos by DOUG HUSTON

In 1889, brothers Joseph and David
Nicely were convicted of murdering Her-
man Umberger, a prominent Jennerstown
farmer. They were executed. Their hangings
were the last in Somerset County. In 2004,
William Doncaster, who recounted the story
in his book Legends from the Frosty Sons of
Thunder, gave lectures and said that David,
the younger brother, wrote a confession but
didn't say that his brother Joseph was there.
From that, the Haunted Hayloft fictionalized
the story to state that the brothers were
innocent and their ghosts are seeking re-
venge.
We have a potential surprise that we
hope to add this year, Hoover said. It's very
unique to this area. I can't say more or it
would reveal the surprise.
The Haunted Hayloft has a house, barn
and corn maze attraction that takes about
40 minutes to an hour to complete. Be-
tween 20 and 30 actors participate. A paint-
ball shooting range has been added this
year, but a hayride isn't being held this year.
The attraction is open from 7 to 11 p.m.
every Friday and Saturday beginning Sept.
30 and going through October. People in
the attraction at 11 p.m. are allowed to fin-
ish. Parents are advised to decide if young
children should go through it.
We've had some 5-year-olds go through
it better than some adults, Hoover said.
If any children are apprehensive, we give
them a light-up pumpkin sword. That lets
the actors know to back off from them and
gives the kids more courage.
This is the 10th year for Haunted Hayloft,
and the third in its new location. Hoover
started working on this year's attraction in
May. They change at least half of the haunts
each year.
Doug Huston, Mark Huston and their
families own Huston's Haunted Hollow, 126
Woodland Road, Rockwood.
We think of it as a passage — a passage
through the dark, confined hallways of the
Haunted Boarding House, a twisted, warped
passage through the Twister Barn in 4D, a
foreboding passage on the Haunted Hayride
and through the Toxic Swamp and finally, a
confined, claustrophobic passage through
the Dead End Cornfield, Doug Huston said.
The new part this year is Terror in the
Walls, where a housemistress drags her vic-
tims into the boarding house walls.
The attraction takes about an hour or
more to get through. It is open from 6 p.m.
to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday begin-

ning Sept. 30 and going through October.
People in line to go through at 10 p.m. may
finish. Parents are advised to consider if their
children are old enough, but it is not recom-
mended for children under 6.
Sometimes toddlers go through and
they are fine, but teenagers are not, Huston
said. If your children are too young to make
the distinction between fact and fiction
then they are probably too young to come.
This is the attraction's 20th year. Huston
jokes that he has been scaring people longer
than the younger cast members have been
alive. There are 70 cast and staff members.
Special promotions will be held to cele-
brate the anniversary.
What makes us different is the remote
location — it is dark and creepy, he said.
This is not Hollywood special effects, this
is not a shopping mall haunt with a pho-
ny-looking facade.This is a real environment
that serves as a perfect backdrop and setup
for the interaction with our cast of demons,
zombies and assorted terrifying characters.
The appeal of a good scare and adrenalin
rush that it creates never dies — so to speak.
SM

ustin Pritts grew up cooking in Somerset County.A native of Berlin,
you could often find him helping to prepare family holiday meals
or just making lunch for his little sister. In fact, his sister often re-
lates the story of how much she missed his mashed potatoes at
holiday meals after he moved to Florida.She could often be heard saying,
“Austin always makes the best mashed potatoes.”
Through the years and several moves to different states finally lead-
ing to South Dakota, Austin can be found cooking for his own family.
Although living in different regions has influenced his cooking, he still
enjoys cooking the basic foods he grew up with here in Somerset Coun-
ty. His wife, Jenna, who he met in Florida, has often never heard of what
we consider just basic foods here. We had to chuckle one afternoon as
Austin was cooking a big pot of ham,green beans and potatoes and she
was peering in the pot wondering just what he was up to with all her
green beans. Jenna is basically a vegetarian so they don’t always agree
in the kitchen.
Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida for several years, Austin learned
to make fresh seafood part of his cooking repertoire. Holiday meals
could include a batch of steamed crab legs, as well as mashed potatoes.
However, I suspect his children’s favorite is still the banana pancakes
he makes for breakfast. Cooking pancakes began as a special weekend
morning pastime for him and his oldest daughter, Leila, and is still a tra-
dition with the addition of his younger children, Alana and Sawyer.“It is
a good way of spending time with my kids after working all week.”When
visiting Austin, you can oftentimes wake up to hearing him shouting,
“Who wants banana pancakes?”
Austin doesn’t really consider himself a cook. “It’s just something I
do.”However, family visits usually include a trip to the grocery store and
you can find everyone in the kitchen sharing in cooking a meal,just as it
was as he was growing up here in Somerset County. During one family
visit,he and his sister cooked an entire Thanksgiving feast while the rest
of us took the older girls to a movie.We came home to the aroma of tur-
key and of course,Austin’s now famous mashed potatoes.We still haven’t
figured out why his taste better than Grandma’s.
Austin enjoys learning to cook new foods and finds himself more of
an experimental cook. He does not use recipes, just trial and error in the
kitchen.“I just experiment with different ingredients until I have some-
thing I like.”That is how he created his version of a spicy ranch wing sauce
tastier than what is served in most restaurants known for their wings.
Austin’s recent move to South Dakota and starting his own business
has affected the amount of time he has to spend in the kitchen and he
finds himself relying on those basic meals he has perfected in the past.
As he gets more time, he looks forward to learning more about some
local foods and incorporating them in his own cooking. Sharing in the
preparation of meals was always a family tradition and Austin looks for-
ward to sharing that tradition and his Somerset County roots with his
own children. SM
COOKING –
'It’s just something I do'
– Austin Pritts
A
By LORETTA COLEMAN
Austin's birthday - Leila, Alana, Austin and Sawyer Pritts.
Austin's wife, Jenna, is the baker of the family.
South Dakota - From left to right are Jenna,
Alana, Leila, Austin Sawyer Pritts.

Transportation can be easily
overlooked when couples plan their
weddings. Couples may recognize
they may have to hire a car or limou-
sine to get them to their ceremonies
and then their receptions, but what
happens when the limousine calls it
a night?
While some couples immediate-
ly depart for their honeymoons after
saying good-bye to their wedding
guests, many build a day in between
the wedding and honeymoon, giv-
ing them a chance to rest, take stock
of their wedding gifts and finish
packing. That leaves the question of
how a couple will return home from
the reception or get to the airport.
The best man may offer to drive
the bride and groom where they
need to go. But if the best man is
from out of town, he may not have a
chariot awaiting to escort the newly
christened husband and wife to the
airport.
As a result, all members of the
wedding party should discuss their
post-wedding travel plans in ad-
vance. Any person who will be arriv-
ing in a hired car will need to make
arrangements to have their own
vehicle available at the end of the
wedding or be able to call a taxi or
car service to get a safe ride home.
Some wedding party members
may decide to park a car at the re-
ception site or a hotel the day prior
to the wedding so they will have a
return ride. It's also a good idea to
ask friends or family members who
are not in the bridal party for a ride
home.
Safety is an utmost concern after
the wedding. Even if wedding party
members have a car available, no
one should drive when intoxicated.
Couples may want to include the
phone number of a local taxi service
in their hotel gift bags just to be safe.
eddings are special days in couples'
lives. No wedding would be com-
plete without the witnesses, includ-
ing the happy friends and family mem-
bers who are anxious to celebrate the
special day.
While weddings are largely about the couple
tying the knot, it's important the couples do not
overlook the comfort of all of the well-wishers at
the ceremony and reception. Every effort should
be made to ensure guests are comfortable and
feel welcomed at the event.
· Plan for inclement weather. The weather is
unpredictable, so establish a backup plan should
the weather not cooperate on your big day. Out-
door weddings in warm, sunny locations can get
hot quickly, so make sure there is shade available.
Ask ushers to hand out sunscreen so guests don't
burn in the sun. If there's a chance for rain, have
umbrellas or a tent available to keep guests dry.
· Choose a venue that can support your guest
list. Guest comfort can be compromised if ev-
eryone is packed into a reception room that is
much too small. Everyone should be able to sit
and move around freely. This notion also applies
to the dance floor. Be certain guests can dance
comfortably and have a good time.
· Verify basic needs can be met. When se-
lecting venues or ceremony sites, investigate
whether guests will have an easy time getting
to and from the room. Are paths easily accessi-
ble for those with mobility issues? Are restrooms
located close enough to seating areas so elderly
guests won't have to walk far to use the bath-
room? Put yourself in your guests' shoes and fig-
ure out solutions to any potential obstacles that
might affect your guests.
· Offer welcome drinks and snacks. A cocktail
hour might be on the horizon, but guests may
arrive with an appetite. Make a few light refresh-
ments available, such as crackers, chips, pretzels,
and some soft drinks. Ice-cold water or lemonade
can make an outdoor ceremony more comfort-
able in the heat. Conversely, hot chocolate or cof-
fee warms up a body in chilly weather.
· Consider ice-breaker games. Little games
can help guests who have never met get to know
one another. Games also may help pass the time
until the reception begins.
· Provide a program of events. Clue guests
into what will happen and when. This way they
can adjust their schedules around the wedding. If
photos of the bridal party will take place immedi-
ately following the ceremony, mention it on the
program. Guests will appreciate knowing what to
expect and when to expect it.
· Provide other creature comforts. Stock extra
toiletries in the restrooms, and consider making
inexpensive sandals available for guests with
sore dancing feet.
Weddings may focus on the couple tying the
knot, but guests play a key role in the festivities
as well. Keeping them happy and comfortable is
a benefit to all.
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hile summer and fall are the
most popular times of year to
get married, couples can tie the
knot whenever they choose, in-
cluding on holidays.
Holiday weddings tend to stray from
the norm, and that can make for a mem-
orable night for couples and their guests.
For example, couples who choose to get
married on Halloween may encourage their
guests to arrive and celebrate in costume,
making for a unique experience for all in at-
tendance. But planning weddings that take
place on a holiday or holiday weekend may
require a little extra effort.
• Research venues before finalizing the
date. Couples who have their eyes set on
certain venues to host their ceremonies
and receptions should research the avail-
ability of those venues on holidays or hol-
iday weekends before finalizing
their wedding date. Some venues
may have preexisting agreements
with local community organiza-
tions that may prohibit them from
hosting weddings or limit their
available time slots. Confirm the
availability of your ideal venues
before making your date official.
• Allow for a longer engage-
ment. Regardless of which holiday
you choose, keep in mind that
many people make plans well in
advance of a holiday. Holidays
tend to be accompanied by long
weekends, and your guests may
already have plans for that time
off from the office. In addition,
families often travel to visit rela-
tives during the holiday season at the end
of the calendar year. If you plan to wed on
a holiday or holiday weekend, allow for a
longer engagement so your guests won't
have to cancel existing plans or miss the
wedding because they already have travel
plans that weekend. Let guests know your
holiday-wedding intentions as soon as you
finalize the date.
• Start looking for vendors as soon as
possible. Vendors, including caterers and
photographers, tend to be busy on holiday
weekends, so start looking as early as possi-
ble. It's important to comparison shop, but
couples who wait too long to sign contracts
with vendors might find themselves paying
more and/or choosing whoever is available
as opposed to their top choices.
• Plan to pay a little more. As noted,
vendors tend to be busy on holidays and
during holiday weekends, and their prices
may reflect the high demand for their ser-
vices. Budget-conscious couples should an-
ticipate paying more on holidays than they
might pay on other weekends.
• Expect some declined invitations.While
anextendedholidayweekendmayseemlike
the perfect time to tie the knot, guests may
not share that perspective. Many would-be
guests likely cherish their existing holiday
traditions and may be unwilling to abandon
those traditions to attend a wedding. Every
couple has at least a few friends or family
members decline their wedding invitations,
but those numbers may be more substan-
tial for couples hosting holiday weddings.
Holiday weddings can make for some
great memories, but couples must be espe-
cially diligent when planning weddings on
holidays or holiday weekends.
How to
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wedding
around a
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ouples planning their weddings re-
alize pretty quickly just how expen-
sive weddings can be. Depending
on where couples tie the knot, the
costs can stretch into the tens of thousands
of dollars, leaving many young men and
women to scramble to find ways to trim
costs without trimming quality.
Many couples look for ways to cut wed-
ding costs, and couples facing that very di-
lemma should know that there are several
ways to save money but still host the wed-
ding of their dreams.
GUEST LIST
Guest lists can consume a significant
portion of couples' wedding budgets.
When compiling the guest list, couples
should keep in mind that guests will need
save-the-date cards, invitations, catered
meals (including cocktail hour, dinner and
dessert), drinks, and gifts (including hotel
gift bags and wedding favors). So the cost
per guest will be more than just the per per-
son cost of the meal couples negotiate with
their caterer. Couples who can pare their
guests lists down to just family and close
friends can save a substantial amount of
money without affecting their ceremonies.
RECEPTION
A couple's wedding reception also will
chew up a lot of their wedding budgets.
But there are ways to reduce the costs of re-
ceptions, too. Couples planning on having
a morning wedding can shift their recep-
tions from the evening to the afternoon,
when the cost per meal will be consider-
ably less. Afternoon receptions also can
be alcohol-free, saving couples even more
money. If a nighttime reception is a must-
have, choose a limited cash bar instead of
an open bar. Limited cash bars often pro-
vide guests with free beer and house wine
while guests who prefer liquor or mixed
drinks must pay for their own libations. If
you are planning an outdoor wedding re-
ception, you may even be able to provide
your own alcohol, which can save consider-
able amounts of money.
Couples also can trim reception costs by
choosing the least expensive meal package.
Packages often differ greatly in price but are
not always so different with regard to their
menus. If you find the packages offered by
your venue are similar, choose the least ex-
pensive option.
ARRANGEMENTS
Floral arrangements are a big and po-
tentially expensive part of many couples'
weddings. The bride needs her bouquet, as
do her bridesmaids. In addition, many cou-
ples decorate their ceremony space with
flowers, and of course reception table cen-
terpieces typically include flowers as well.
When working with your florist, request
in-season flowers, which will cost consid-
erably less than exotic flowers that are out
of season. In addition, let your florist know
your budget and ask that he or she recom-
mend flowers that won't break the bank.
GIFTS
While it's become customary to prepare
gift bags for guests staying in hotels, cou-
ples should not go overboard with such
gifts. Gift bags need not include more than
a snack, a bottle of water and a homemade
thank-you card. Couples also should not
break the bank with regard to reception
gifts, which have also become a standard
offering. Keep such gifts simple and inex-
pensive, even opting for homemade gifts if
you and your future spouse are skilled with
crafts.
Wedding costs can be eye-opening for
couples preparing to walk down the aisle.
Fortunately, there are many ways to cut
costs without cutting quality
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OCTOBER
2016
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER
Haunted Hayloft
This attraction includes a Corn Maze of
Carnage, Paintball Hayride, Horrors of Hell
and Historic Haunt. The last tells the story
of Joseph and David Nicely, brothers who
murdered a wealthy Jennerstown farmer and
were hanged for the crime in 1891.
Haunted Hayloft, 3487 Copper Kettle Highway,
Rockwood
814-233-9820
www.hauntedhayloft.com
Time: 7 to 10:30 p.m.
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER
Huston's Haunted Hollow
The Hollow, which bills itself as “Western
Pennsylvania’s Premier Haunted Attraction,”
features the Haunted Boarding House, Twisted
Barn 4D, Haunted Hayride Toxic Swamp
Walk, Dead End Cornfield and more.
126 Woodland Road, Rockwood
814-926-3133
www.hauntedhollow.net
Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER
Hillbilly Harvest Extravaganza
Activities include a 5-acre corn maze, 120-foot
slide, bounce house, hay rides, peddle go-karts,
tennis ball slingshot, corn pit and train ride for
kids, along with lots of food.
North Ridge Baptist Church,
651 Blackburn Road, Friedens
814-443-1417
www.northridgebc.com
Time: 1 to 7 p.m.
OCT. 1
Windber Oktoberfest
This annual event includes Oktoberfest games
(keg toss, stein race), live entertainment, a
large selection of seasonal and craft beers,
and an authentic Hofbrauhaus-style meal
from 2 to 5 p.m.
Windber Recreation Park,
160 Recreation Road, Windber
814-467-7111
www.windberfire.com
Time: Noon to 11 p.m.
OCT. 1
2nd Annual Hillbilly 5K
Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion
of this race, which benefits Pulse Student
Ministries. Participants receive free admission
to the Hillbilly Harvest Corn Maze.
North Ridge Baptist Church,
651 Blackburn Road, Friedens
814-443-1417
www.northridgebc.com
Time: 10 a.m.
OCT. 1 AND BEYOND
Somerset County Farmers’ Market
This producer-only tailgate market offers
fresh, high-quality goods produced on farms
in Somerset County and surrounding areas.
The market has 25 vendors. Open Saturdays
through Nov. 19.
800 Georgian Place, Somerset
814-279-5620
www.somersetcountyfarmersmarket.com
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays
OCT. 4-16
Cowgirls
This musical tells the story of a Kansas saloon
owner who books the Cow-girl Trio to play a
honky-tonk performance to raise money to
save Hiram Hall. When the classical Coghill
Trio shows up instead, the female group must
find their “inner twang” to save the saloon
from foreclosure. This is the theater’s 2016
season finale.
Mountain Playhouse,
7690 Somerset Pike, Jennerstown
814-629-9220
www.mountainplayhouse.org
OCT. 7 AND 8
59th Annual Springs Folk Festival
More than 100 juried artisans demonstrate
their crafts. The festival also includes
live music, Pennsylvania Dutch food and
homemade ice cream.
1711 Springs Road, Springs
814-442-4594
www.springspa.org
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OCT. 8
Everything Apple!
Learn about the different varieties of applies
and their best uses. See demonstrations of
apple drying using old Pennsylvania German
dehydrators and modern electric dryers.
Make tree ornaments from dried apples and
cinnamon apple sauce to take home.
Somerset Historical Center,
10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset
814-445-6077
www.somersethistoricalcenter.org
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OCT. 11
Family Game Night
Play board games or color pictures with the
family. Free refreshments will be provided.
Curtis Grammy, 103 Center St., Meyersdale
814-634-5463
Time: 3:30 to 8 p.m.
OCT. 14
Johnny Counterfit
Impressionist, comedian, singer and occasional
political commentator Johnny Counterfit
performs.
Rockwood Mill Shoppes Opera House, 450
Main St., Rockwood
814-926-4546
www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com
Time: Noon and 6:30 p.m.
OCT. 14
Mountain Mysteries
Myths, legends, oddities — come explore the
unique stories that surround the Forbes at
this family friendly campfire program. S’mores
will be provided. Meet at the Laurel Mountain
warming hut. Registration is required and
can be done by contacting Rachael Mahony,
Forbes State Forest environmental education
specialist, at 724-259-2201.
Forbes State Forest • Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
OCT. 20
The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
will honor its 2016 award winners during a
special reception. Reservations are required
by Oct. 14 and can be made by contacting the
chamber at 814-445-6431.
Somerset Country Club,
416 Plank Road, Somerset
www.somersetpa.net • Time: 5 p.m.
OCT. 22
Dress to the Nines
Proceeds from this annual breast cancer
awareness event benefit the Somerset
Oncology Center.
814-442-0588
Stoystown American Legion,
359 N. Club Road, Stoystown
Time: 5:30 p.m.
OCT. 29
Murder Mystery
Mystery’s Most Wanted, which has been
performing murder mystery dinner theater in
the Pittsburgh area for more than 20 years,
performs two days before Halloween.
Rockwood Mill Shoppes Opera House, 450
Main St., Rockwood
814-926-4546
www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com • Time: 6 p.m.
OCT. 29
Eyes of Alice
An Alice Cooper tribute.
Arcadia Theater, 1418 Graham Ave., Windber
814-467-9070
www.arcadiatheaterwindber.com
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