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Courtesy photo As part of her senior project, Crystal Jasper, daughter of Ron and Jen Jasper of Coalport, assisted the Coalition for People Against Cancer in putting up a tree decorated in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness in October. The group is based in Coalport and raises funds to buy gift certificates for families with a member in active cancer treatment. The tree is currently placed in the Northwest Bank in Coalport. There are cards there to put on the tree for anyone affected by cancer: “In Memory of,” “In Honor of” or “I Am a Survivor!” No funds are collected in the bank during this project. For more information, contact Kay Balestino, chairwoman of the coalition, at 687-3296 or kbalestino1950@outlook.com.

Ice cream social, powerlifting event set

During October, Geeseytown Newry Evangelical Lutheran Parish, is raising $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in honor of three women in the parish who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

n From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14, the parish will host an ice cream social with a silent auction for all people — and families — who have been affected by breast cancer. It will be held at Newry Lutheran Church, 1030 Shamrock Lane, Newry. The silent auction will have baskets from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Altoona Curve, Home Depot and much more, with all the proceeds going directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This event is free to the community.

n On Nov. 4, Pastor John Telyea will be competing in a powerlifting competition where people can donate either a flat amount or by pounds lifted.

At this event, Pastor Telyea will be wearing a shirt that has the names of people from the parish who have breast cancer.

Catholic Daughters meeting Wednesday

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady of the Alleghenies Court No. 1755, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Hollidaysburg.

The court met Sept. 12, and the following new members were installed: Janet Bumbarger, St. Mary’s Church, Hollidaysburg; Diane Turcovsky, St. John the Evangelist Church, Lakemont; and Pattie Fromknecht, St. Rose of Lima Church, Altoona. Fromknecht is also a member of CDA, Prince Gallitzin Court No. 2625, and was received as a dual member.

A presentation on the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept. 14) was given by Toni Prough, who provided everyone with a small wooden cross as per the “I Carry A Cross in My Pocket” prayer card.

Ginny Harrington reported on the August yard sale. The excess children’s clothing was donated to Precious Life, and the leftover adult clothing was given to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

Gloria Kolonich led the group in praying a decade of the Rosary and then distributed numerous handouts to enhance spiritual life.

Patricia Gildea, Fritzie Durbin and Cecilia Hazenstab reported on their trip to the National CDA Conference in Sioux Falls, S.D. The theme was “Serve the Lord with Gladness.”

The Button Prayer Partner Program was initiated with individuals having matching buttons and praying for one another until the next meeting.

Make A Difference Day was held Sept. 22 at Garvey Manor. Members were asked to take scarves, jewelry, etc., to be given to the residents. Anyone wishing to donate these items can contact Toni Prough, regent, at 695-7033.

Membership co-chairs Anita Burket and Anita Turchanick arranged for a “New Members Mass,” induction and luncheon on Oct. 7 at St. Mary’s Church in Hollidaysburg.

Danielle Fitch announced the seventh Patriotic Rosary is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. Prayers will be offered for the Catholic Church and the nation.

For more information, contact Toni Prough.

PSU Altoona to host university laureate

The 2018-19 Penn State Laureate, John Champagne, will speak on campus from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Edith Davis Eve Chapel.

In his lecture, “Art and Politics: The Case of Corrado Cagli,” Champagne explores the problematic and contradictory relationship between the art of Italian painter, sculptor and muralist Corrado Cagli and the fascist government that supported him.

Champagne uses Cagli’s career as a starting point for engaging his audience in a discussion of art and the contemporary resurgence of fascism at home and abroad.

Champagne is a professor of English and chair of the Global Languages and Cultures program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

Champagne’s laureate presentation is an expansion of his research for his sixth book, an examination of artistic culture of the Italian fascist years of 1922-45 and the relationship of artistic works to the fascist regime.

The event is free and open to the public.

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