EDITORIAL: War Memorial deal a victory for all parties -- including local veterans
Tribune-DemocratSep 03, 2017
What a great moment for our community and the venerable building that dates back to the 1950s -- and which got new life with the
The home of the movie "Slap Shot" and an enduring hockey legacy, and the center erected to salute area veterans, is now known as 1st
That's a mouthful, but we like the way it sounds -- and the remarkable show of collaboration the moniker represents.
--Gave the
--Provided 1st Summit with a strong marketing vehicle for growing its business.
--Maintained the building's objective of honoring the service of local military veterans.
1st Summit will pay
Signage at the facility should be in place by the time the Johnstown Tomahawks hockey team -- the arena's top tenant -- hits the ice for its home opener on
"The veterans, the bank, the authority, the commissioners have been more than easy to work with," St. John said. "We got this process into motion.
"Everybody worked together to get it done."
Veterans were front and center throughout that process, those involved said.
"People come to the War Memorial -- whether they come to a hockey game, a rock concert, or an event -- but primarily to do that they are honoring veterans," Kuhar said. "That's why we're here. And with this new partnership of 1st Summit, we are so lucky because we can continue this mission."
The promotion through
Even more in local funds were added as the building was prepared for an NHL preseason game in
Now, his company is making a long-term commitment through the building that now bears its name.
"We believe that it will be great to market with the arena, our name," Laslo said. "There are just so many synergies that we can do as a bank with all the people in the community that attend different events. That's why we did it. I think it's great name recognition for us throughout the five-county area that we're located."
We urge residents to support 1st Summit and the War Memorial to ensure that this marriage benefits all involved.
Cambria President Commissioner
We agree.
This deal is a winner for all involved -- especially veterans, whose place was preserved -- even as 1st
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