Monday, December 20, 2010

Spend New Year's Eve in Greensburg!

Looking for a way to kick off 2011? You can ring in 2011 with the Supper Club's First Annual New Years' Eve Gala, which also begins the celebration of the 100th Anniversay of the Historic Greensburg Train Station. Enjoy an elegant four course Prix Five dinner with live music from the Rick Struzzi Trio. Reservations are available from 5-9 p.m. and parties of 10 or more can be seated in a private dining area. The cost is $65 per person. Additionally, the New Year's Eve Party begins at 10 p.m. and will include a DJ, dancing, drink & food specials and a complimentary champagne toast at Midnight and a light fare buffet. The cost is $25 per person. If you'd like to attend both, the cost is $75 per person and reservations must be made by calling the Supper Club at 724-691-0536, ext. 2.
 
Four Point by Sheraton is also featuring  a "Ring in the New Year" overnight package including free dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine, free champagne toast, free midnight buffet, entrance to live entertainment, "METRO," and a New Year's Day brunch for 2 for $225 per night. Call 866-716-8144 and mention rate plan name LOCPKG1 to book this offer.
 
Looking to recover and relax on New Year's Day? The Rialto and J. Corks both have numerous football-viewing big screens and great lunch and dinner items.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Accepts & Sells Building Materials


Located in the Norwin Hills Shopping Center 
(behind Rite Aid)
8775 Norwin Ave.
Irwin, PA 15642
724-523-0308

The Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity ReStore, located  in Norwin Hills Shopping Center, is an ideal resource for contractors and commerical building developers. The store sells new and used building materials at 50-90% off retail price. Materials can include kitchen cabinets, lighting fixtures, sinks, toliets, windows, lumber, tiles, paint, piping, tools, and more - depending on what materials are donated.
Additionally, the store receives donated furniture and appliances such as electric stoves and microwaves - great for those individuals or landlords furnishing apartments in the area.
The ReStore relies solely on donations from individuals and contractors alike and is a great solution to landfilling materials.  Donations are sold in the store with proceeds benefitting the Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity projects, including home builds and home refurbishings. For larger donations, such as whole truck loads of building materials or large pieces of furniture, pick-up service is available.
The ReStore is currently open to the public to shop, donate, or volunteer, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., with plans to open on Fridays as well beginning in January.
For more information on which items are accepted for donation and sold, please visitwww.donatebuildingmaterials.com .

Renovation Project in Final Phase of Planning Process for Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Located at 221 North Main St.
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-1500
 
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays, Friday-Sunday
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is in the third and final phase of the planning process for the recently announced expansion and renovation project.  A significant amount of work has been completed by the Architectural Steering Committee since its formation in early 2010.  The committee developed the selection process for choosing the architect and compiled a list of regional and national architects to receive the RFQ. In addition to this administrative work, the committee made site visits to museums within the Northeastern region of the U.S. to learn the successes and challenges of their expansion project.  Recently, The Westmoreland distributed a request for qualifications (RFQ) to architectural firms. The Steering Committee hopes to announce the selection of an architect in June of 2011. 
Over the past fifteen years, a talented team of professionals have taken The Westmoreland from its roots as a good regional museum to a nationally-known institution recognized for its significant collection of American art, noteworthy temporary exhibitions, engaging community programs, and intrepid entrepreneurial spirit. It has become an invaluable community asset with an ever broadening geographic reach and a diverse audience. Today, the Museum has become a true cultural destination and a substantial component of the cultural scene of southwestern Pennsylvania. It is poised to expand and build on its successes.  
Expanded facilities are needed to meet their public commitment to effectively present the growing permanent collection, host popular historical and contemporary changing exhibitions, and engage our growing audiences in a conversation about American art.  Housing these facilities in a well-conceived, architecturally significant building designed for today’s museum goers is critical to The Westmoreland’s future. 

Free Holiday Parking

The City of Greensburg will be offering free holiday parking in the City’s parking lots, parking decks, and street metered locations within the Shopping and Cultural Districts for the month of December.  The Bell Parking Garage will remain the standard rates during the holiday season.
The free holiday parking will extend from today through the first weekend in January, ending Sunday, January 2nd, 2011.  Hours of free parking are weekdays after 1 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
The free holiday parking is to encourage residents and visitors to patronize the downtown businesses and to utilize the convenient parking to enjoy Greensburg's shopping, fine dining, and entertainment during the holiday season.  

Free Holiday Parking

The City of Greensburg will be offering free holiday parking in the City’s parking lots, parking decks, and street metered locations within the Shopping and Cultural Districts for the month of December.  The Bell Parking Garage will remain the standard rates during the holiday season.
The free holiday parking will extend from today through the first weekend in January, ending Sunday, January 2nd, 2011.  Hours of free parking are weekdays after 1 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
The free holiday parking is to encourage residents and visitors to patronize the downtown businesses and to utilize the convenient parking to enjoy Greensburg's shopping, fine dining, and entertainment during the holiday season.  

Monday, December 13, 2010

GCDC Elects New Board Members, Names 2011 Executive Committee

John M. Ranker, Esquire, of John M. Ranker & Associates, P.C. established his general civil practice law firm in 1996. The firm focuses on areas of business and corporate law, real estate, civil litigation, contracts, personal injury, estate planning and administration, family law, workers’ compensation and school law. Ranker currently serves as the solicitor for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and is a partner and has previously served on the board of directors for Laurel Legal Services and Lawyers Abstract Company. He lives in Hempfield Township with his wife and four daughters.


John Kline is Vice President of Middle Market Lending for First Commonwealth Bank, which has 17 retail locations in Westmoreland County with a tradition of supporting worthy community programs, local charities and community-based organizations.  In addition to his new role with GCDC, Kline currently holds committee and board positions with several religious and civil organizations.  Kline is also a volunteer with March of Dimes and a member of Rotary International. He resides in Hempfield Township with his wife Gretchen and their two daughters, Olivia and Paige.

David McNichol holds the position of Vice President, Business Banking III for PNC Bank and. is responsible for business development, retaining and growing existing relationships and supporting other local branch offices.  Prior to joining PNC Bank in 2005, he previously held business development and branch management positions with other regional banks. McNichol has held leadership positions with Latrobe Rotary International, Blairsville Improvement Group, Barb Thompson Early Literacy Center and the Greater Latrobe School District Grant Allocation Committee. He resides in Derry Township with his wife, Lisa and their twin sons, Cameron and Bryce.


Sue Nelson has been working in the First Commonwealth Bank Trust Department since 1983, now holding the title of Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Executive.  With years of experience in Trust Administration and Regional Management, Sue is the head of the Trust Division of Wealth. In addition, Nelson is a member of the National Association of Female Executives and serves on the First Commonwealth for Women Committee. Nelson also serves on the board of The American Red Cross in Indiana County as well as the Salvation Army of Westmoreland County.  Shelives in Sewickley with her new husband, Mike Bock, partner in the law firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal and Lewis, LLP.

Ronald Ott has held the title of Hospital President for nineteen years, most recently with Westmoreland and Frick Hospitals of Excela Heath, which he began in 2009. Previously he worked in several positions at McKeesport hospital since 1980, achieving the title of President in 1991. Ott is responsible for successfully consolidating the Jeannette facility into Westmoreland Hospital and successful recruitment of many new primary care and specialty care physicians to Excela Health. Additionally, Ott is a board member of Penn State Greater Allegheny campus and Auberle and formerly held positions on the McKeesport Hospital Foundation, Mon-Yough Community Services, and Select Specialty Hospital boards of directors.  He resides in Murrysville with his family.


Regina Beatty is a Private Wealth Advisor with Mosaic Consulting and is one of only 69 financial planners in the U.S. selected to join Sagemark Consulting Private Wealth Services, which focuses on clients in the very high net worth category.  Her practice also specializes in the financial needs of senior executives, business owners and professional women. She is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and an active member of the Financial Planning Association and a Rotarian (Greensburg Chapter). She and her husband Darren enjoy spending time with their children and families, traveling and playing golf.

GCDC would like to thank the following members for their work and dedication during their time as board members: Charles Seamens, Tyler Courtney, Joe Brennan, Kim Hollon, Charles Nevins II and Jack Robertshaw.