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Hebron Hosts Once in a Lifetime Event: 200th AnniversaryThe pews fill quickly to capacity. There is standing room only. Thegorgeous flowers, contributed by Janoski’s Farm and Greenhouse, adornthe pulpit and radiate beauty throughout the sanctuary. Six ministersproceed down the center aisle. “Six ministers,” you ask? Yes, six. Fourare former Hebron Church ministers, including Dr. Mary Lee Talbot, Dr.Andrew Purves, Dr. James Cramer, and Rev. Jim Karcher. The Rev. Dr.Carol Divens Roth represents the Pittsburgh Presbytery. The sixthminister is Hebron’s current interim pastor, Rev. George L. Leitze. TheCall to Worship begins, then all 150+ voices of the congregationresound in praise and gladness in singing the hymn, “Majesty.” And, oh,what a majestic day it is! How often do you get to attend a 200 thanniversary celebration? Your answer is once in a lifetime.Sunday, April 25, 2010 began and ended as a magnificent day filledwith sunshine, the sounds of laughter of friends, and good wishes fromfriends not seen in a long time. The 200 th Anniversary Committeeplanned the day with great detail. Members, family, and friends weretreated to a memorable slide show featuring photos of Hebron eventsfrom long ago up to the present day. From 3 to 4 p.m. friends and familyenjoyed what was advertised as a “Spectacular Concert,” and those inPet and Human Hair Needed to Aid Gulf Oil Spill EffortsThe oil spill tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico has generated a numberof efforts by businesses and residents to try and lend a hand whereverpossible.One such effort is being coordinated by Pammie’s Hair Rock Cafe inImperial Plaza. Pam Brosovic and her stylist, Amy Albrecht, arereaching out to fellow hair salons and now to the pet industry and thepublic to donate shorn hair. Amy explained that it does not matterhow much or what type of hair; just bring it in bags to their hair salonduring operating hours (they are closed Sunday and Monday).Pammie’s Hair Rock will pay for all costs to package and ship the hairto Matter of Trust (www.MatterofTrust.org).All salons, groomers, wool and alpaca fleece farmers, hairyindividuals, and pet owners can sign up at Matter of Trust to donatehair, fur, fleece, feathers, nylons and funding to aid with the oil spill.Human hair, dog hair, and old nylons (stockings) are needed.For more information about the local effort, call Pammie’s HairRock at (724) 695-2828.STORY AND PHOTO SUBMITTEDattendance were not disappointed. The concert featured favorite “Old TimeReligion” selections by the Hebron church choir, voice and instrumental solosby guest artists, and special songs sung by Hebron’s children’s choir.In the end, those who spent the day enjoying all the festivities agreed,“Let’s do it again but let’s not wait another 200 years!” Indeed, the life of achurch family and its service to God and community should be celebratedmore than just “once in a lifetime.”Matter of Trust is collaborborating with thousands of salons throughout the US and abrbroad,that t donate their hair clippings to soak up oil spills. Last year over 2,600 oil spillsoccurred in the wororld.Thehey y wererenen’t t all are e high profofileile, but most had an impact on theenvirvironment.Phil McCrorory, a hair stylist fromAlabama,firirst discoverered ed how hair can help.He was shampooing an oily y head of hair while watctchingTV covererage e on the 1989 ExxonValdealdez z oil spill. He noticed the fur on the Alaskan otters s completely y soaked with oil and itjust occurred to him. “We e shampoo because hair collects oil.” He began testing how mucuchpetroleum oil he could collect with the hair clippings from the floor of his salon. Phil theninvented the hairmamat t whichich h is made from purchased hair in China and felted in China. Forthe last ten yearears s Matter of Trust has partnertnered ed with Phil and Ottimat t to creaeate a NorthAmerican Naturtural Fiber Rececycling System in order to rekindle the textile manufufacturingsector and make e the mats along with making the booms. The United States tes has over300,000 hair salons and each h cuts an avererage e of a pound of hair per day. Groomeroomersusually y cut three pounds per day! Donors s generenerouslously y pay y out of pocket for postage e tosend their swept up hair clippings for emergencency y spills to the wararehouseehouse, wherherevolunteerolunteers s make e “booms” by y stuffing hair, fur, wasteastewool,and like e materials into donatedrececycled nylons nand mesh. Matter of Trust does fundraising and outreaceach h for thisInternanational Naturtural Fiber Rececycling System through posters s in participaticipating ting salons andwith the help of the pressess.June 2010 Allegheny West Magazine 57