Worshipers attend the inaugural mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Sandino, Cuba on Jan. 26, 2019. | PHOTO: DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG
Authorities in the city of Santiago de Cuba demolished a church that has long been a target of the communist regime and arrested a pastor who streamed the demolition live on social media, a human rights group has reported.
According to the London-based nonprofit Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Cuban State Security brought heavy machinery and bulldozers to the Assemblies of God Church in the Abel Santamaria neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba last Friday and destroyed the church.
CSW added that the church has been under threat since 2015 even though the denomination is one of the largest religious groups in Cuba and is legally recognized by the government.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 23
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Mardi Gras Parade
The Krewe de Yak’s 7th Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be held Jan. 23 on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Spring. The Street fair and Car Show will begin at 11 a.m. and GrasFest will once again be the place to be for food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment celebrating the Carnival season. The Grand Parade will roll at 3 p.m. For more information, call 850-419-5977 or emailtkrewedeyak@gmail.com.
ECTC: Florida Girls
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Florida Girls at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 28-30 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at ECTC’s space upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. Purchase tickets at https://tickets.vendini.com.
Jan 14, 2021
William F. Lodanosky, 82, of Lewistown, passed away at his home on January 11, 2021. The second of four sons, he was born on October 14, 1938, to Joseph and Frances Lodanosky, of Mahanoy City, Pa.
Raised in Mahanoy City, Bill graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1956. He took great pride in the fact that he had attended all eleven class reunions.
In high school, Bill was a member of the Navy Reserve, then from 1956 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Gatling. Following his service time, he was employed by Western Electric, did a stint in the Merchant Marines, and then worked at Bethlehem Steel and Merck, Sharp and Dohme.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 16
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Camp Helen Virtual Americana Music at the Lodge
American Music at the Lodge is the 2021 series of unique concerts featuring American roots musicians performing in the lodge at Camp Helen State Park from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 16 with Rupert Wates. With this new year comes new rules, but still great music in the safest environment.. Camp Helen State Park will provide, free of charge, music videos of their performers this season. Sit back in the comfort of your home and listen to some of the finest music in America today. Concerts will be available online at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfCampHelenStatePark. For more information, call 850-233-5059, visit www.friendsofcamphelen.org, like on Facebook, or email camphelenfriends@gmail.com.
Michael S. Force, 62, of Lewistown, passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
Born June 24, 1958 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Edward R. Force and Ann L. (Shull) Wilson. Survived by stepfather Garfield Wilson, of NJ.
Michael is survived by his children: Troy Force and wife Leslie, of Lewistown, Tine Helton and husband Perry, of Chattanooga, TN, Alex Knoth, of Lewistown, Carrie-Ann Force, of Chattanooga, TN; siblings, Marci Green and husband Robert, of NJ, John Force and wife Danielle, of Lewistown, Jill Force, of NJ, Raeanne Fowler and husband Jim, of NJ, Sean, Justin and Kevin Force, all of Philadelphia and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his fiance Theresa Bottorf, of Lewistown, and her daughters Christina Bottorf, of Marysville, and Samantha Bottorf, of Baltimore, MD.