For the Record – Aug. 27, 2015
by Barbara Mastriania
Ripley’s Believe it or not …
The work continues at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Renovo where a new roof is being installed. The church is widely known because as one of the largest and perhaps the largest structure without supporting beams. I’m told the church is mentioned in Ripley’s Believe It or Not for that reason. I was also told Renovo is in Ripley’s because Renovo is not an island yet you cannot get into or out of the town without crossing a bridge.
Long-time Reader …
The Record has received a letter from Dolores O’Connor of Primos, PA, a long time reader of The Record who is 100 years old and still reading the paper. She requested a copy of the words to the song the Green, Green Grass of Home that Bud and the Dynamics have recorded on bother their record years ago and the more recent CD. Dolores writes: “I remember the song from years back and it was a great song. I was born and raised in Farwell and Renovo and there will never be a place like all of its beautiful surroundings. It brings back memories. I have been a subscriber to The Record for many years and l look forward to receiving it each week.” Dolores’ friends can write to her at 748 Primas Ave., Promos, PA 19018.
Music Fest begins at 11 a.m. Saturday …
The Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park Music Fest is just days away. The day-long event includes musicians from the Central PA area. It is expected to be the largest assembly of diverse musicians in concert in Western Clinton County in many years. The event is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bud & The Dynamics. Admission is free to all, including vendors. Weather permitting, it should be a great time for a picnic and a day of good music. Bring your own chairs or blanket. Some food and drink will be available for sale. Cindy Coleman and Connie Linberg, are expected to be on hand with sandwiches, etc.
Musicians slated to appear include: The Back Porch String Band from the Howard area; Bill and Gro Fatula, well-known brass players from the SOS band of the State College area; Molly Corman of the State College area, who teaches music in the State College areas; and Renovo area musicians: Mitch Gavlock, guitarist and vocalist who is a regular at the Black Forest Inn, Last Man Standing, Captain Ken, Drocton Hill, and Revelation.
Also slated are Brad & Brittany, owners of Lanning Music in Lock Haven; sax player Duane Eberhart and his group, Midnight Passage of the State College area; Phil Reeder and the Lockport Drifters with Bluegrass, folk and old time favorites – featuring Reeder, Dale Haines and Phil Ponish; Damn Dawgs, a five piece band and vocals; Jinx Bratton of the Renovo area; Phase II, North Bend musician Gordy Scrimshaw and others.
You Rock Mitch …
Speaking of Mitch Gavlock – as in item above – I’ve been hearing all kinds of good things about this talented young man, and that he’s making quite a name as a vocalist/guitarist. Way to go Mitch! This may get me strangled, but I remember when he just a kid in school, and I remember seeing him perform on the drums at Bucktail High School. Of course, as his fame progresses he will have to deal more and more with home-town followers who remember when …
