Kai’s Legacy
INDIANA---Kai Paul Hrabovsky was smart, athletic, involved in activities and a young man taken far too soon. “The pain of losing our beloved son and the way in which he was killed will always be in the front of our…
A Musical Tribute
JOHNSTOWN---Krista Chverchko had a talent and passion for music. She used her love of the arts to help others: now her family has planned a musical tribute to carry on her legacy. “This is our tribute to Krista, who would…
Connecting Students & Businesses
CAMBRIA COUNTY---“Having a deserving student receive the scholarship each year,” said Bud Strandquest, benefactor. “That’s my favorite part.” Bud Strandquest is the reason the Strandquest-Simmons Program and Scholarship exists. “The scholarship was set up as a means for us to give…
A Scholarship to Honor Olivia
SOMERSET COUNTY---The expression here today and gone tomorrow is bittersweet for the Van Deusen family. “Be thankful for each day you have to share with family and friends,” said Rebecca Van Deusen. Her daughter, 17-year-old Olivia was killed last June…
Empowering a Community
CAMBRIA COUNTY---One Johnstown family is turning their personal loss into a movement to energize a younger generation with the creation of a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies to honor their loved one and a walk/run to…
Walking for Chris
SOMERSET COUNTY---“Promise me you will go on walks with me this summer? Even when it’s hot?” That was a voice memo on Christopher ‘Bub’ Ream’s computer, and the reason his mom decided to change a fundraiser for a scholarship fund…
Tomahawks Help Boost Memorial Game
CAMBRIA COUNTY---March 19, 2016, was the ninth year for the Brad Wess Memorial Hockey game. Each year the game is put on by the Forest Hills Hockey Boosters. Win or lose it’s not about winning for these hockey players. It…
Hometown Roots
SOMERSET COUNTY--- It’s a familiar story: a person grows up in a small town, goes to college, gets a job, and moves away. For Joe Harned, his story is similar. But he’s never forgotten where he’s from, even when he was…
Brad Wess Memorial Scholastic Showcase
On Saturday, March 19, family, friends, students, and the hockey community will come together to remember and honor Bradley Wess. The 16- year old died in an automobile accident on Oct. 19, 2007. He was a junior at Forest Hills…
Scholarships Assist Students Seeking Careers in Health Professions
BEDFORD --- According to The Association of American Medical Colleges, one third of the nation’s doctors are expected to retire in the next decade and 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. Our nation faces a shortage of more than…
