Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from June 7-14
Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review
J.J. Novotny, 2, helps his mother, Elizabeth, and father, Josh, create a sawdust carpet to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi at Our Lady of Victory Church in Springdale Township on June 12. The centuries-old practice of creating the colorful sawdust carpets was picked up in 1943 at the former Holy Martyrs Church in West Tarentum. After the building was closed last year as part of a merger that created Our Lady of Angels Parish, the celebration was moved to the church in Springdale.
Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review
The centuries-old practice of creating colorful sawdust carpets to mark the annual Feast of Corpus Christi was picked up in 1943 at the former Holy Martyrs Church in West Tarentum. After the building was closed last year as part of a merger that created Our Lady of Angels Parish, the celebration was moved to Our Lady of Victory Church in Springdale Township, which is part of the parish. Families gathered at the church on June 12 to keep the colorful tradition going.
Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review
The brightly colored sawdust carpets created to mark the Feast of Corpus Christi at Our Lady of Victory Church in Springdale Township take shape after the concept drawing is transferred onto the pavement with chalk and the sections are filled in with colored sawdust.
Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review
Volunteers create brightly colored temporary icons using colored sawdust, a centuries-old practice to mark the annual Feast of Corpus Christi. Local residents began creating the pieces in 1943 at the former Holy Martyrs Church in West Tarentum. After the building was closed last year as part of a merger that created Our Lady of Angels Parish, the celebration was moved to Our Lady of Victory Church in Springdale Township, which is part of the parish.
Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review
Nobody can recall a year since 1943 when rain washed out the annual tradition at Holy Martyrs Church in West Tarentum of marking the Feast of Corpus Christi by creating sawdust carpets. To prevent wind from causing havoc on the temporary art installations, water is sprinkled on the designs throughout the day to keep it from shifting with the winds. The annual celebration was moved to Lady of Victory Church in Springdale Township after Holy Martyrs was closed last year to create Our Lady of Angels Parish.
Joyce Hanz | Tribune-Review
New co-owners Jason Fitzpatrick and Thomas Murphy pose inside the Enchanted Abbey area of a former church, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, at the Old Parsonage Bed & Breakfast in Leechburg. The couple purchased the business and recently relocated from Chicago to Leechburg.
Joyce Hanz | Tribune-Review
Fifth-generation farmer Ralph Myers, 85, drives a tractor planting corn Sunday at his family farm in Gilpin.
Courtesy of Mike Werries
Members of the Springdale Veterans Association conducted a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday for Flag Day. Pat Murray and Jeff Davis place the first flag on the fire as the assembled veterans salute while it burns.
Courtesy of Mike Werries
Members of the Springdale Veterans Association conducted a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday for Flag Day. The assembled veterans salute while the flags burn.
Courtesy of Mike Werries
Members of the Springdale Veterans Association conducted a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday for Flag Day. The proper way of disposing of worn out flags is by burning them following a solemn ceremony reflecting on the history and respect to be shown to the nation’s colors.
Courtesy of Mike Werries
Members of the Springdale Veterans Association conducted a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday for Flag Day. The proper way of disposing of worn out flags is by burning them following a solemn ceremony reflecting on the history and respect to be shown to the nation’s colors.
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley.
From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard.
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