Pechin's robbery goes awry

So, a guy tried to rob Pechin's and got stuck on the roof.



As someone on Facebook noted, if he'd have tried this at the old Pechin's building, he probably would've just fallen through a hole. Instead, he got stuck trying to break through an air-conditioning vent, and an employee called police when she saw his legs hanging from the vent. She should be glad he's not one Eugene Victor Tooms.

When arrested, the man claimed he'd been up there sleeping. It's a pretty good excuse, but not as good as the guy who said he was "adjusting himself" when he got caught masturbating in the middle of Sheetz.

Events

Updated 11/7 to include even more activities!

In case you don't already, make sure you like my Facebook page for more frequent and up-to-date posts about local events. But in case you're not on Facebook...

• The State Theatre is holding a benefit concert featuring Moriah Peters with special guest DJ Sean Nice on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Lillian's Legacy Fund.
• Abundant Life Church will be hosting a free creamed turkey and biscuit dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 12:30 to 5:00 at the Uniontown Adult Recreational Building. The meal will also include green beans, mashed potatoes, a cookie, and a drink.
• A former Cherokee chief will speak at Penn State Fayette on Nov. 9. The event is free and open to the public.
• Santa will be at the Uniontown Mall on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m., because Christmas is a commercialized joke and no one can wait until Thanksgiving is over to do this shit.
• Not strictly Fayette County, but neighboring Westmoreland that could benefit Fayette Countians, too--First Energy will pay for tuition, books, and lab fees for qualified students who attend WCCC for a two-year degree in Electric Utility Technology. Visit WCCC on Nov. 14 between 10 a.m. and noon to learn more, or call 1-800-829-6801.
• Also on Saturday, Nov. 14, check out Dean Martin Night at the Perryopolis Sons and Daughters of Italy. Doors open at 6:15, show is from 7 to 9. A DJ will follow. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and also include appetizers and one free bar beverage. For tickets, call 412-760-8518.
• There will be a fire-prevention class for the deaf and hard-of-hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Perry Township Fire Hall. RSVP to Sharon at 412-281-1375 by Nov. 13. The first 40 people to RSVP will receive a free flashing smoke detector, limited to one per family. The event is also open to residents of Westmoreland County, so spread the word!
• A little more reasonably timed, celebrate Christmas at the Connellsville train station on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature tons of activities, including snacks, a Chinese auction, and a visit from "Frozen" princesses Ana and Elsa.

Have an event you'd like to spread the word about? Pass it my way!

Oh, by the way, this blog has officially passed 100,000 views.

The Nam on Facebook: Pole workers parking

On first glance, one might think that Laurel Highlands Middle School has parking just for strippers--well, that and maybe that this is Photoshopped, but I've had confirmation that it's actually not. It's actually designating where poll workers should park. You know, the people out working yesterday, Election Day, not strippers.

It's not quite as good, but it should definitely go down in the same infamy as the Super Bowel.

I had the great pleasure of seeing this one in person, though I did not take this picture.

Kids, the next time you make fun of that bookworm in school or someone studying English in college, remember that we (usually) don't make these mistakes. And as a bonus? "Workers" needs an apostrophe at the end.

If anyone needs a copyeditor, I'm available. Please, don't all offer me jobs at once.

The Nam on Tumblr: View from the top

While I was scrolling through my Tumblr feed, I happened across a really neat picture of Pittsburgh taken from the mountains. Turns out it is by Jon Dawson.

Photo by Jon Dawson

I love this. It's an older shot from December 2008, but with November having just rolled in, this is such a great shot that captures the season and the view from the mountain.

Check out Dawson's Flickr page, including more from around Fayette County.

A PSA of sorts

It may shock you to learn that keeping this blog isn't exactly a positive, enjoy experience most of the time. It's why updates have become somewhat infrequent--yes, overtime at work is a factor, but sourcing content to post is just...not enjoyable. Not everything that happens here is bad, but it's disheartening to be scrolling through news items and see articles about child abuse, for example.

Almost none of us need reminding of the numerous problem plaguing Fayette County. We see it every day. Some of us live it. Others don't and are fortunate enough to have come from good, loving homes free from issues like drug addiction, abuse, or poverty.

I'm not perfect, but I try not to make fun or pass judgment beyond specific incidents. I don't think it's right or appropriate, and that attitude isn't limited to my own words and actions--I believe all people deserve respect and should be mature enough to show it. I believe one of the county's major problems is the inability to do so paired with the attitude that some people in the county are better than others.

I expect people who comment on posts on my Facebook page (and here, but let's be honest, Facebook is a cesspool), to be respectful. I was disgusted by a comment left on a news article I shared, and I immediately deleted it--and then I immediately regretted it, only because it meant I didn't have it preserved verbatim to discuss it now.

The comment was on an article about a spay and neuter clinic for pets. Someone who thought they were clever--and this is paraphrased, of course--said they hoped the clinic was for women who had children to multiple fathers to get welfare money. I can't say for sure because this was over a week or so ago now, but I believe the actual word used was "whores."

Let me be clear, just in case I haven't already--I absolutely will not tolerate anyone saying such things on my page. I don't think it's ever okay to call a woman a "whore," for starters, or any variation of that word, and it's especially disgusting to compare women to animals and to suggest some should be sterilized, especially when that's a very real thing done to women around the world. I don't think it's ever okay to make assumptions about a woman's children, their father(s), or why those children were brought into this world, especially if you're trying to suggest a woman is intentionally procreating to get more money from the government. If you don't know someone, it's not your place to comment.

You think you're somehow above people on welfare? You're wrong. You think you're above people who are struggling? You're wrong. You think making these statements doesn't make you part of Fayette County's problems? You're wrong.

The Nam on Twitter: Jackson Farms

I swear I tweet about Jackson Farms every time I buy their milk. Whatever.

When bae tells you he's picking up Jackson Farms milk on his way home #JustFayetteCountyThings

— Janelle Sheetz (@LittleJanelle) October 25, 2015

Unfortunately, he only bought a quart. It's just barely made it through 24 hours in this apartment.

Also, that tweet went vastly under-appreciated.

The Nam on Facebook: Sonic

I once ordered a sub at Sheetz as an MTO that was supposed to be an Italian sub, but I added extra cheese and Italian dressing. Apparently, the employee thought that meant I only wanted cheese and Italian dressing, so I essentially got a cheese sandwich on a six-inch sub. So this problem isn't unique to Sonic.

That said, it's also highly likely that the employee was erring on the side of caution, because we all know there are people out there who would order a bacon cheeseburger but without bacon and cheese and pickles only. I mean, I'm a vegetarian who's known to go to restaurants that serve, say, chicken alfredo and ask for it without the chicken.

But the real star here is Benjamin. He knows what's up.