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Every year, the Keystone Division of the March of Dimes holds the annual Rubber Duck Regatta at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton Waterworks.
This marks the 11th year for the regatta which will be held Sunday, August 10 at 3 p.m. at the park.
In preparation for the event, the March of Dimes is currently seeking individuals and organizations interested in becoming rubber duck vendors.
As a duck vendor, organizations will be provided with souvenir rubber ducks, tickets and posters by the March of Dimes to promote the regatta.
Each ticket sold will correspond to a number on a matching “floater” duck that will be entered into the race down Tipton Waterworks.
Five ducks will be chosen by a March of Dimes ambassador child, and those five winners will receive one of the valuable packages donated by local businesses, with the grand prize being a $1,000 Wolf Furniture Shopping Spree.
To become a March of Dimes Rubber Duck Regatta vendor, or to receive more information about the event, contact Kimberly Tweedy by phone at: (814) 330-8601 or by email at: ktweedy@marchofdimes.com.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services education and advocacy to save babies.
With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works hard to improve the health of babies.
For more information, individuals can call the March of Dimes office at 696-9691 or 1-800-258-4159.
For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

This year’s annual Tyrone Area Community Day scheduled on Friday, August 1 at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, has potential to be the best community picnic yet.
There will be special events and prizes for all Tyrone area residents to win, and all of Tyrone area youth are invited to ride and slide for free. This includes all pre-school, elementary, junior and senior high school youth (through 2008 graduates) in the Tyrone area.
The special events throughout the day will include: a Tyrone Talent Search, chicken barbecue, Tyrone community raffle and a mini-golf tournament.
The Joshua House looks to kick things off this year with a Champion Mini-golf Tournament at 10 a.m., which is open to youth in Kindergarten through 12th grades.
There are three different age groups for the tournament: K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grades.
From 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., Albemarle will present the ride pass distribution. This includes all day ride and slide passes to Tyrone’s youth. Residents may find the stand at the Red and White Tent adjoining Pavilion No. 3.
At 2 p.m., the children will have a chance to compete for prizes in Pavilion No. 3. Kids will see how long they can last in the hula-hoop contest and see how smelly their feet are in the smelly sneaker contest. There will be many more games at the pavilion, so don’t forget to bring your children down for some fun and games.
From 4 to 4:30 p.m., Status dance team will perform at Midway by Murf’s Kitchen.
Dance Fusion will pick up the second half of the dancing from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., as they will perform on the main stage beside the pavilions.
Things will settle down a bit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. as residents are invited to a chicken barbecue. Advance tickets will be available at the Tyrone Chamber, Daily Herald and Gardners Candies July 7. Don’t miss out on the great meal!
Have a special talent? Show off your tricks or talents at the Tyrone Talent Search around 6 p.m. A special prize will be given to the winner of the show.
The divisions for the show are: Pre-school-4 grade, 5-8 grade, 9-12 grade, adult-39 and 40 and over.
Prize money for the top three spots are: $100, $75 and $50. There are a few special rules for the talent search as follows:
1) Each act will be limited to three minutes and thirty seconds.
2) Each act must participate in one division based on grade level completed in June 2008.
3) All members of an act must qualify for the division chosen. You may only participate in one division.
4) All participants must live in – or be an alumni of – Tyrone Area High School.
5) Prize money is awarded to the act regardless of how many people are in the act.
6) Presentation must be in good taste and suitable for audiences of all ages.
7) Microphones will be provided. All other props or musical instruments must be provided by the act.
An attitude of friendly competition and community celebration will be expected of all
contestants.
9) The decision of the judges is final.
10) Only one stage appearance per person permitted either as a single act or as a member
of a group.
For more questions on the talent search, contact Jess Knowlden at (814) 684-2032, or at TyroneTalent@gmail.com.
At the conclusion of the Tyrone talent search, the Community Raffle will take place.
Also residents are invited to share their memories with a vintage photo or memorabilia from the early years of Tyrone or DelGrosso’s Amusement Park by bringing them to Shed No. 2 to have them displayed.
“For more than 150 years, Tyrone has been a community thriving on the collaboration of citizens. Our annual picnic celebration is our way of thanking and recognizing the hard work and efforts of all of you. We are looking forward to spending a wonderful day of summer fun, delicious foods, and entertainment, but mostly fun with you all,” added all the members of the 2008 TACP Committee.

The annual Tyrone Area High School All-Sports Senior Recognition Night was held on Tuesday, May 27, at the Tyrone High School cafeteria. Special recognition was given to senior members of the varsity athletic teams.
Our seniors have attended many practices, events and participations over the past six years to get to this point. Now they are getting ready for their futures, whatever and wherever that may be.
They have endured hot and cold, wet and dry, sunlight and shadow. Some have stood on the victory platform and had their efforts and performances heralded by the media and fans, while others have stood apart from the limelight and seldom had their names mentioned. Each one has given his or her all and gone beyond. Each had weathered personal storms as well as individual aches and pains. We owe to each of our senior athletes much more than an adoring public. They are our children, our neighbors, our heroes and most importantly, the future. They should be measured not by their statistics, or amount of wins, but by their hearts. By their willingness to block, or pass or hand off to those whose names we shout is the measure. In the still quiet sound following a loss, every bit as much as the roar after a victory or for those, who sat on the bench and didn¹t quite make it into the game. These young men and young women we salute with awards and scholarships and recognition are what high school athletics are all about. Rest assured the Class of 2008 Scholar/athletes have done their absolute best to add to the lure and history, to be included in the Honor Roll of Golden Eagles who have gone before, and those who will follow.
All seniors who had participated for three years in a varsity sport and lettered one year were presented with senior watch awards.
The George ³Bud² Wilson award, which is presented each year to the outstanding senior male athlete, was presented to John Franco. Franco also was the recipient of the Mike Hample Family Track and Field Award, presented to the outstanding senior boy in track and the Gordon L. Norris Memorial Scholarship Award presented to the outstanding graduating senior boy, who has excelled both athletically as well as academically, with special emphasis in the field of mathematics.
Franco was also one of nine award winners, (up from just five for the Class of 2007) to receive an Tri-Athlete Award for those seniors who have lettered in three varsity sports in one year anytime during their high school career. This award, made possible through the Monogram Club went to Franco (football, basketball, track), Shayne Tate (football, wrestling, track), Amber Miller (volleyball, cheerleading, softball), Ethan Nulton (soccer, swimming, track), Brittany Detwiler (soccer, cheerleading, softball), Kayla DeSoto (tennis, soccer, softball), Matt Brooks (golf, basketball, baseball), Brandon Gehret (football, basketball, track), and Lindsay Christine (volleyball, basketball, softball).
The senior girl who was the recipient of the Gordon L. Norris Award was Chelsea Brockett.
The winner of the Levine Award, presented to the outstanding senior female athlete for 2008 was Sarah Halter, who was also the recipient of the DelGrosso TAHS Track and Field Award, presented to the outstanding girl in track.
Lindsay Christine was presented with the Class of Œ57 Basketball Award chosen for the outstanding female basketball player, as judged by coaches, high school principal and guidance office, plus the writing of an essay. Christine was selected to receive the William H. Baker Tri-Athlete Scholarship Award for a senior who is continuing their education. She also was honored with the Volleyball Booster Award for the outstanding volleyball player.
The BILO Award presented to the outstanding senior girls basketball player went to Kayla Corle.
Steve Catich was presented the Alumni Award, which goes to the outstanding senior male basketball player.
The male recipient of the Class of Œ57 Basketball Award was received by Brandon Gehret. Gehret was honored with the James (Bud) Anderson Memorial Award presented to a senior boy for outstanding but unrecognized contribution to the Tyrone Area High School athletic program.
The Tom Templeton Outstanding Athlete Scholarship Award goes to Josh Bradley. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has been accepted at a four-year college. The applicant should have participated in the varsity football or boys/girls basketball programs, both junior and senior years. He/she must also demonstrate outstanding character, scholarship, and leadership abilities, while exhibiting and spreading team spirit in a varsity sports program. Bradley was presented the DelGrosso Tyrone Area High School Track and Field Award for the outstanding male in field events.
The Albert F. ³Teet² Snyder Memorial Football Scholarship presented annually to a graduating senior of the Tyrone Area football team who has excelled both athletically and academically, is of strong moral character and exemplifies what a coach looks for in a true ³team player² was also presented to Bradley.
Finally, Bradley also received the George Curry Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by the Monogram Club to an athlete who possessed winning attitude, dedication at practice, loyalty to his teammates, and respect toward his coaches.
Shayne Tate was honored as the David J. Kirk Award winner, presented to the outstanding senior football player. Tate was also the recipient of the Ellenberger Scholarship Award presented to a member of the senior class who has been accepted at a post-secondary school. The method of selection includes: Academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, number of years on the football team, sportsmanship and personality. Tate was the male recipient of the William H. Baker Tri-Ahlete Award.
Tate and Anthony Romano shared one award and received the other solely, both related to wrestling.
Shayne and Anthony were selected for the Tony and Virginia Maisano Scholarship Award, two $100 scholarships for seniors who will further their education at a post secondary school, and who fostered the most team spirit and leadership among wrestlers, and Romano also received the Kimberling Award, presented annually to the outstanding senior wrestler.
Alexis Murray was also a double award winner, receiving the James (Bud) Anderson Memorial Award, presented to the senior girl for outstanding but unrecognized contribution to the Tyrone Area High School athletic program, and was the DelGrosso Tyrone Area High School Track and Field Outstanding girl in field events winner.
Matt Brooks was the recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award presented in memory of Scott Strong to an outstanding senior baseball player.
The Scott Strong Memorial Golf Award presented to the outstanding senior golf participant who demonstrates perseverance, dedication and outstanding character, went to Ryan Ruscio.    Ryan also received the Jimmy Gillam Memorial Scholarship award for the outstanding senior in golf.
Brittany Hosband
Kelly Pearson and Ethan Nulton received the Dr. Norman Miller Memorial Swimming Awards.
The Tennis Award was presented to Brittany Hosband.
The recipient of the Karen Cowher Memorial Award for Cheerleading was presented to Jessica Markel.
AYSO Soccer Awards were received by Jonathon Hampton and Nicole Moore
There were 17 seniors who received the Scholar/Athletes.
To be eligible for the award, a senior must have a 3.75 Grade point Average on a 4.0 scale, must carry at least five credits during his/her senior year, must letter in a sport, must have the recommendation of all his/her teachers, must have the recommendation of his/her coaches, and must have a record that is free of disciplinary action (requires approval of principal/disciplinarian).
The list of 2008 Scholar/Athlete recipients includes: Sarah Halter, Alexis Murray, Michael Moore, Chelsea Brockett, Jessica Markel, John Franco, Chelsey Markel, Ethan Nulton, Nicole Moore, Joshua Bradley, Aaron Cunningham, Brandon Gehret, Randy Hoover, Kayla DeSoto, Alan Swann, Shayne Tate, and Brittany Hosband.

Tyrone juniors Kyle Updyke (left) and Ben Ingle returned home from Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University with PIAA state track and field medals last weekend. Updyke was seventh in the high jump field with a jump of 6-2, and Ingle placed sixth in the 1600 with a time of 4:23.68, which set a new school record. (The Daily Herald/Courtesy Photo)

At 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday, June 1, Tyrone Presbyterians will receive three young adults as new members with a pastoral message, choir and congregational music, and joyous moments of food and fellowship after the service of confirmation. The young adults scheduled for confirmation in this the 151st year of Tyrone Presbyterian Church include Megan Hewett, Ryan Sessaman, and Simon Wilson.
Epworth Chaplain and Presbyterian preaching Pastor Mark Liller will deliver a confirmation message encouraging new church members and old church members to build their lives on the solid foundation of the Son of God – Jesus Christ, and the word of God – the Bible.
The Westminster Choir will sing John Ylvisaker’s new confirmation anthem, “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry.” As the three young adults walk to the altar for confirmation into Tyrone Presbyterian Church, this song will offer these reassuring words: “I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be there when you are old/I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold/When you heard the wonder of the word, I was there to cheer you on/You were raised to praise the living Lord, to whom you now belong.”
The three congregational hymns will reinforce the theme of Reverend Liller’s homily about Christ as “the foundation rock” for human life and will include such titles as “How Firm A Foundation, You Saints Of The Lord”, “Jesus Is A Rock In A Weary Land” and “On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand.”
The hymns of the day will draw on the theme of chapter seven in Matthew’s gospel. At the end of chapter seven, Christ encouraged his followers to imitate the householder who built his home on solid rock, instead of on sinking sand. Like a careful contractor, Christ cautioned his disciples that only a house (or a life) built on solid rock will stand when struck by the storms of life.
At the close of this confirmation service, the Christian Education Committee will host a moment of food and fellowship in the Sunday school hallway for new members Hewett, Sessamen, and Wilson. There, long-time Presbyterians will welcome these new members into the fellowship of this 151-year-old Tyrone Church.
While the season of Pentecost and growth unfolds, why not join Tyrone Presbyterians at 10:30 this Sunday, June 1 as they seek to build their lives on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ, especially when they recite this prayer of confession at the opening of this confirmation service: “Let us build a church where love can dwell, and all can safely live/A place where saints and children tell, how hearts learn to forgive/Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith, and vault of grace/Here the love of Christ shall end division/All are welcome in this place.”