Julie Shambarger presented Congressional Record entry for efforts with The Times Theater

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4:45 AM

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More than 50 people gathered at The Times Theater on Thursday afternoon to recognize matriarch of the theater Julie Shambarger.

Her efforts and decade-long commitment to reopening The Times Theater was highlighted by Congressman Rudy Yakym in a Congressional Record entry presentation.

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Originally thinking the gathering was made to celebrate artist Jim Scott, and Scott's efforts for beautifying the theater with his work, Shambarger was completely surprised by the presentation by Yakym.

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Humbled by the crowd and by the Congressional Record entry in her name, Shambarger said her efforts wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for the many other volunteers that helped her along the journey.

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