By Todd Berkey
tberkey@tribdem.com
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. â American Legion Post 294 can sell about 900 hot dogs and 300 pounds of French fries, along with drinks, during the cityâs annual Thunder in the Valley motorcycle rally.
So when the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced the rallyâs cancellation last June, the post lost what Commander Chuck Arnone called its economic âlifebloodâ â used to meet the needs of veterans, maintain its property and support local nonprofits.
The money-making bar on Main Street in Johnstown was also either closed or limited in capacity and hours due to Pennsylvania mitigation guidelines meant to slow the spread of the virus. Arnone said the pandemic âreduced our net worth by 75%,â which he described as a âharrowingâ situation.
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Buns & Bubbles, 162 Tacker Drive, has opened serving a Vietnamese- centric menu including bánh mì, bao buns, spring rolls, milk tea and Vietnamese coffee.
The cafe is owned by Halina and Bao Le. Recipes are courtesy of Halinaâs mom and grandmother. Her mom comes to the cafe to prepare many of the dishes several days a week. Halina bakes bread daily for the bánh mì, the star of the menu, with 13 combinations from which to choose.
Thereâs the classic Vietnamese-style combination bánh mì ($6.50), which has Vietnamese-style ham, sausage and barbecue pork topped with fresh and pickled veggies. There are several nonclassic offerings like a cheese steak bánh mì ($8.50) with lean beef tenderloin, grilled onion and bell peppers, topped with provolone cheese. We could not get enough of the house special, Bánh Mì Pho Dip ($8.30), which is a spin on a French dip.
Locomotive displayed in Colorado Springs for 77 years restored, returns to service Saturday
Locomotive displayed in Colorado Springs for 77 years restored, returns to service Saturday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) Locomotive #168 was a popular fixture at Antlers Park downtown from the end of the Great Depression until the steam engine was removed in the fall of 2015, but it returns to service this weekend after a four-year complete restoration.
Courtesy:
Colorado Springs Gazette
The narrow gauge locomotive was repaired and will be operated by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, south of Alamosa. We spent around $500,000 in grants and donations to get the engine running again, said Stathi Pappas, chief mechanical officer for the railroad. It ll pull several historic rail cars that have also been restored at a cost of $400,000 to $500,000. We really appreciate all of the rail enthusiasts who pitched in to help.