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Jeff Adams was at the Tyrone History Museum on Sunday afternoon signing his book Images of America: Tyrone as many old friends and others came to say “hello” and get a book autographed. The museum was really busy Sunday afternoon with the activities scheduled there for Irish Heritage Week. Around Jeff and the book signing, from left: Robbie Wooten, Mike Riggin, Jane Fink and to the far right, Bob Smith. (The Daily Herald/Virgie Werner)

Children and adults alike enjoyed the Children’s Theatre Project of Tyrone Community Players’ rendition of ‘The Perfect Nest’, performed in the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library Saturday in conjunction with Tyrone Irish Heritage Week. Participating in the delightful rendition of a favorite children’s book were Nancy Sloss (in the center) as Jack the Cat, and to the left: Megan Wagner as the duck, Karen Mayhew as the goose, Darcy Wilson as the chicken and to the far right, Cindy Bennett, with the help of Jolene the puppet, as the storyteller. (The Daily Herald/Virgie Werner)

It was a wealth of information for the McGovern family as Paula Zitzler, research specialist and founder of America’s Stories Inc., enlightens Gary and Lori, with son Sean, of their Irish heritage. Both Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Zitzler participated in Heritage Week at the Tyrone History Museum, helping folks learn more about the origin and meaning for their names. McGovern said they not only learned more about that name but the background of the Arnolds (his wife’s maiden name) and Murrays. The event was well attended. (The Daily Herald/Virgie Werner)

Playing the bagpipes, Keith Beisel opened and closed the Spiritual Irish Heritage Service held Sunday evening at Tyrone Area High School, bringing to a close a week of the town’s celebration. The program also included a solo, ‘You Raise Me Up’, by Ron Hildebrand, and musical selections by the Allegheny Chorale. Also participating in the program, from left were the Rev. Peggy Bonsell of the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church who brought the message including interesting history bits of the community, the Rev. Norman Huff as master of ceremonies, Rachael Eardly who played two selections on the Celtic Harp and Keith Beisel. (The Daily Herald/Virgie Werner)

Pat Rose, Diabetes Nurse Educator from Altoona Regional Health System, will be at the Pennsylvania House, 2 W. 11th Street, on Tuesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. to discuss the importance of diabetes management.
If you or a loved one has diabetes please make it a point to attend and have your questions answered.
Please use on street parking.
This program is being presented for educational/ informational purposes only.
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