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The Tyrone Community Players are anticipating the next big production, as auditions have been announced for Lionel Bart’s “Oliver”.
The classic story of a young boy searching for his family and place in this world, adapted from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, will be performed by the Tyrone Community Players on June 20 and 21 in the auditorium of the Tyrone Area High School.
Under the direction of Cindy Bennett, with music direction by Karen Mayhew, “Oliver” has a large cast comprised of adults and children of all ages. It’s a warm-hearted tale which includes such memorable musical treats as “Food, Glorious Food”, “Where Is Love” and “Consider Yourself”.
Auditions for “Oliver” are scheduled for Sunday and Monday, April 6 and 7 at “the Building”, home of TCP, located at 1019 Logan Ave., Tyrone, starting at 7 p.m.
According to TCP, “‘Oliver’ is sure to be a smash hit with a huge audience appeal. Join the TCP on the dark and often seedy streets of London in the late 1800s as we present a classic of live theater.”
The principle cast for the TCP’s presentation of “Oliver” includes: Oliver Twist: A workhouse boy between the ages of 10 and 14; Mr. Bumble: A pompous man of middle age; Widow Corney: A sharp-tongued widow – the workhouse mistress; Noah Claypole: The undertaker’s assistant; Mr. Sowerberry: The undertaker; Mrs. Sowerberry: His overseer; Charlotte: The Sowerberry’s young daughter; The Artful Dodger: Fagin’s brightest pupil – a teenage boy; Fagin: A middle aged man running an academy for young pickpockets; Nancy: A graduate of Fagin’s academy (young 20-30); Charles Bates: A boy in Fagin’s establishment; Bet: A young teenage girl in Fagin’s establishment; Old Sally: A pauper; Bill Sykes: A villain in his prime; Mrs. Bedwin: The Brownlow’s housekeeper and Mr. Brownlow: An old gentleman of wealth and breeding.
There is also a need for an indeterminate cast of orphans both male and female, numerous secondary speaking roles and a large chorus of orphans, workhouse assistants, Bow Street runners, street vendors and townspeople.
If anyone has questions or would like to speak to a director, phone the ArtsLine at 684-ART2.

Members of the Tyrone Elks Lodge recently held their installation banquet, where they handed out several awards of recognition.

Exalted Ruler Maureen Sneath presented Rose Black with the “Elk Citizen of the Year” award, Daniel Ashcroft was named “Elk of the Year”.(The Daily Herald/Christina Pryor)	Treasurer Jay Young was recognized as “Officer of the Year”. On behalf of the officers and members of the Elks, Secretary Steve Lucas presented a “Past Exalted Ruler” plaque to Outgoing Exalted Ruler, Maureen Sneath.
Elks 2008-09 officers The Tyrone Elks recognized officers for the 2008-09 year at an installation banquet held recently. Front row, from left: Connie McCahan, Lecturing; Lamoine Zimmerman, Tiler; Maureen Sneath, Outgoing Exalted Ruler; Cris Lewis, Incoming Exalted Ruler; Jay Herrington, Installing Officer from Philipsburg; Sam Lewis, Leading Knight; Robert Light, Trustee and Darla Cannistraci, Chaplain. Back: Jay Young, Treasurer; Dan Ashcroft, Trustee; Ron Zimmerman, Esquire; James Otto, Loyal Knight; Robert Adams, Trustee, Richard Turner, Inner Guard; Steve Lucas, Secretary; Dave McCahan, Trustee and Bill Phillips, Trustee. (The Daily Herald/Christina Pryor)

Drug paraphernalia found
State police reported on March 17 that a bag containing drug paraphernalia was found along I-99, near the Plank Road northbound acceleration ramp in Logan Twp. Any person with any information or wishing to claim the items is asked to contact state police.
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Attempted burglary
On March 24, state police reported that an unknown actor attempted to gain entry into a building owned by Hostler’s Auto Body, Inc., along SR 1001 near the intersection with Stadium Dr. in Antis Twp. The actor broke the handle on the door while trying to gain entry. Estimated damage was $50. Any person with information is asked to contact state police.
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Crash
State police reported on March 29 a two car crash that occurred along I-99 north at the Grazierville Exit. The crash occurred as the Chevrolet Blazer driven by Craig Steven Brandt of Tyrone was traveling south in the northbound lanes of I-99, and struck a Ford Mustang being operated by Dianne Havirilla of Gibsonia head on, as Havirilla was traveling north in the northbound lane. After impact, the Mustang traveled approximately 45 feet north, coming to rest in the median facing west. The Blazer continued to travel south for approximately 66 feet, rolled onto its roof, and slid an additional 32 feet, coming to rest along the west shoulder facing east. Both drivers were transported from the scene by AMED ambulance to the Altoona Hospital, where they were treated for moderate injuries sustained in the crash. Both drivers were wearing safety belts. The crash is under investigation.
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Indecent assault
On March 29, state police reported an indecent assault in the Tipton area when Timothy Warren Albright, 42, Tyrone kissed a known 20-year-old female victim on the neck while she was sitting down. As the female victim stood up, Albright grabbed her and shoved his hand down her shirt, consequently touching her breast. Charges were filed at District Court 24-3-01.

Bitter enemies for much of their time on the basketball court, in the annual Backyard Brawls between Tyrone and Bellwood-Antis, B-A senior Alan Wertz (left) and Tyrone teammates Steve Catich (middle) and Matt Brooks (right) played together as part of the Blair County All-Star squad at St. Francis University’s DeGol Arean in the Maurice Stokes Fieldhouse on Friday night. Catich scored 24 points and was selected the MVP in the boys’ 88-83 victory. (The Daily Herald/Bob Miller)

Sophomore nationals Tyrone 10th grader A. J. Schopp has his hand raised in victory, during the long NHSCA Sophomore Nationals held this weekend, at Virginia Beach’s Convention Center. Schopp went 6-2 and placed fourth. (The Daily Herald/Courtesy Photo)

A.J Schopp went 6-2 and placed fourth at the Sophomore Nationals in the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) All-American Tournament this past weekend. The tournament was wrestled in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the Virginia Beech Convention Center.
In all, there were 18 states represented at the 112-pound weight class.
Schopp won his first two matches by fall, pinning Harrison Rosenbaum from North Carolina, in just 25 seconds and Codey Carter of Alabama, in 1:37 in the second round. In the preliminary round, A. J. defeated Sean Silva from California, by major decision 14-6. Falling to the consolation bracket with a tough 4-1 loss to Nick Arujau, a one-time state champ, one-time runner-up from New Jersey, Schopp proceeded to win three more matches to wrestle in the third/fourth place consolation final.
Schopp edged Shane McGough of Arizona, 6-5, shut out Bryan Grubbs from California 4-0 and decisioned Sean Dolan, a two-time state champion from New Jersey, 5-1.
In the consolation finals, Schopp again faced Arujau. After a 1-1 draw in regulation, Schopp fell to Arujau 3-1 in overtime for fourth place.