In the Community

Photos from St. Al’s Golf Classic

July 30th, 2010

Hello Friends & Happy Friday!  Photos from the St. Aloysius Orphanage “Companies 4 Kids” Golf Classic are now posted for your viewing pleasure!  Check out the “In the Community” album under the “Gallery” tab, located on my home page.  HOPE YOU ENJOY…. and thanks again for those of you who supported this great event!

St. Aloysius Orphanage “Companies 4 Kids” Golf Classic

July 28th, 2010

Thank you to everyone who came out to Shaker Run Golf Course on Monday for the St. Aloysius “Companies 4 Kids” Golf Classic, especially the UC Bearcats, Bengals, and Olympic Gold Medalist and former Bearcart, Mary Wineberg. All proceeds from the day will benefit the children and families served by St. Aloysius.  For more information on how you can support …

Stars Head Home For the Hall

July 18th, 2010

July 18, 2010

Mike Mastovichmmastovich@tribdem.com

JOHNSTOWN — Six more inductees entered the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night during a ceremony that focused on family values, hometown pride and a will to succeed.

New additions included Jerry Davitch (football), Tammy Etienne (track and field), Artrell Hawkins Jr. (football), Mike Iuzzolino (basketball), Joe Popp (football) and Becky Siembak (basketball) during the hall’s 16th banquet, which was held at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center.

Davitch, a Johnstown High standout who went on …

Hawkins realized his dream

July 16th, 2010

The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA
Mike Mastovich

JOHNSTOWN — Like most young athletes, Artrell Hawkins Jr. spent plenty of time during his early years imagining what it would be like to compete at the highest level in his sport.

Breaking a long touchdown run.

Making the key interception or tackle.

Winning the big game.

In Hawkins’ case, he eventually lived out such scenarios at the major Division I college …

Downtown Johnstown trail project moving forward

June 18th, 2010

Football players Artrell Hawkins and LaRod Stephens-Howling — along with 100 of the area’s top high school football players — will help clear and prepare sections of the trail this week, paving the way for the project to be completed this summer.

Local athletes giving back

June 18th, 2010

From Tom Brady to Kurt Warner, Artrell Hawkins and LaRod Stephens-Howling have played alongside some of the the biggest names in NFL history. So working with some local high school players at a camp in their hometown should be no problem, right?

2010 Summer Youth Football Camp

May 19th, 2010

LaRod Stephens-Howling (Arizona Cardinals) and I are proud to present the first annual “2010 Summer Youth Football Camp” in our hometown, Johnstown, PA, June 17th – 19th.  This FREE 3-day camp will be held at Johnstown High School football stadium, where 100 students from nine local high schools will join us, along with other collegiate and professional football players and coaches, in sharpening their on the field skills …

New England Patriots and United Way Team Up for Hometown Huddle

October 10th, 2006

On Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006, players Ben Watson and Artrell Hawkins joinedPatriots Hall-of-Famer Andre Tippett, to spend the afternoon coaching Roxbury youth through football training basics as a part of United Way of Massachusetts Bay ’s annual Hometown Huddle. “We’re going to show you guys what the Patriots do,” the players had promised at the start of the event. This year’s Huddle took place at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury, a division of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.

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