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“Why settle for average when together we can be great?” That is the challenge Library Director Jessica Ford Cameron offered to all residents of the Tyrone Snyder Township community in her recent letter. Specific goals for improvement include establishing a space within the library for teenaged patrons, upgrading the public computer lab and other technological equipment, improving the audiovisual collection, and offering more programs and services to patrons. She explains that although the annual concerts are quite successful with raising funds for the mortgage, donations to the library operating fund are needed to help the library provide better service to the community.
Like the owner of the magic lamp, the library has some wishes it would like to have granted. Unlike the magic lamp, the library has no genie; only 6,410 registered patrons of all ages who can contribute their magic by granting some of our wishes: a big screen television (ideal for video games and for showing movies) for the community room, a color printer for the computer lab, a larger showcase, and a new or nearly new copier. We urge members of the community who value the public library to contribute to the current fund drive. If you have not received a letter, stop by the library to make your contribution. Or you can also contribute online via Paypal by visiting www.tyronelibrary.org and clicking on the Donations link on the left side. You may specify that your contribution go toward a specific “wish”.
In our effort to reach all of our patrons, the Library is hosting the following programs:
• For those interested in tracking down their ancestors, The Blair County Historical Society will give a talk on Genealogical Research in the Community Room from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5.
• For the gardeners among you, the library is holding a plant sale on Saturday, June 7.
• For the armchair travelers Rick Stonebraker will be giving a talk on his trip to Dubai from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9.
This week, the library begins a new permanent schedule to be compliant with state requirements. The new schedule adds seven hours weekly and provides additional time in the morning and in the evening. We hope these changes make the library more compatible with your busy schedules. Perhaps this new schedule will allow you to combine your errands and save gas. The following is the schedule effective as of June 2:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (3 additional hours)
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (2 additional hours)
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (2 additional hours)
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Challenges, wishes, dreams… all part of achieving goals. We hope you’ll take up the challenge and help the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library reach its goal of excellent service for all our patrons. Hope to see you at the library soon.

Albert E. “Whitey” Werdal, 82, of Clearfield passed away at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
Born April 12, 1926 in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Gunvor (Matheson) Werdal.
On October 30, 1948 he married the former Helen Lytle at the West Side United Methodist Church, who preceded him in death on February 26, 2002.
He is survived by three children: Terry Lynne and her husband Terry M. Collins of Clearfield; Kristina “Tina” and her husband Gregory Murray of RD Tyrone; and Ted L. Werdal and his companion Mary Aiello of Centre Hall. He is survived by three grandchildren: Thomas M. Collins of Clearfield; Amy B. Bloom and husband Dennis of State College; Mathew James Murray of RD Tyrone; two great-grandsons, Patrick Thomas Collins and Brett Michael Collins both of Hyde; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Mae Bloom of State College.
He is also survived by two brothers Obert “Ted” Werdal and his wife Audrey of Greenville, NC, Rudolph Werdal and his wife Ann of the Bronx, NY, and three sister-in-laws Evelyn Werdal of Rye, NY, Eleanor Kester and Ethel Mayhew both of Clearfield, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant brother Arvid in 1929, a sister Gloria Grimes of Purdys, NY in 1996, and a brother George in 2005.
He came to Clearfield in 1947 with Western Electric. Upon his departure from Western Electric he was employed by Penelec and Krogers. He retired from Kurtz Brothers in 1991 after 35 years of service.
“Whitey” belonged to many organizations including: B.P.O.E. Elks, Masonic Lodge, Eagles, American Legion, VFW, and Clearfield Fire Co. No. 3, and the West Side United Methodist Church.
He served in the US Navy during World War II on LST 376 in the Pacific Theater.
He was a stamp collector from World War II until his residence at Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He loved music, especially Big Band, Jazz, and Classical. A lover of sports, particularly baseball and football in which he participated in during his high school years. Last, but not least, he was an excellent trivia and card player.
Memorial Services for Mr. Werdal will be held at the West Side United Methodist, Nichols St., Clearfield on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Jay E. Jones. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, PA. Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Joint Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the Shaw Public Library or the charity of the donors choice.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Frederick E. Bartlebaugh, age 75, of 1360 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. at his residence. He was born October 23, 1932 in Snyder Township, the son of Thomas Gray and Isabel Bartlebaugh. He was married to Anna Hatch who preceded him in death March 17, 1994. He is survived by two sons, Gary Bartlebaugh and Kevin Bartlebaugh; and one daughter, Anna Bartlebaugh, all of Tyrone. Also surviving are five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters – Jean Miller and Alberta, both of Tyrone, and Irene of Bellwood. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul and a daughter, Betty.
He had been employed prior to retirement as a caretaker at Grandview Cemetery. He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company.
Private service and interment in Grandview Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc.

The warm and sunny weather adds life to Tyrone, bringing many visitors to the downtown area. Now is a great time to get out and enjoy the warm weather and perhaps visit a shop or two in town. (The Daily Herald/Virgie Werner)

Area Korean War veterans were recently honored at a service held at Christ United Methodist Church.
State Rep. Jerry Stern presented medals and certificates to over 100 veterans throughout this area, or a member of their family, as a way of saying, “Thank you for your service to our country.”
The service included patriotic music and a salute to all branches of the Armed Forces.
Those honored by Rep. Jerry Stern included:
ARMY: Margaret W. Forrest, John W. Gorman, Robert J. Monahan, Donald M. McCahan, Russell David Ball, John H. Nearhoof, Charles DeArment, Joseph J. Scordo, Warren H. Wilson, Robert J. Larson, James L. Williams, Cloyd Anderson, Fred LeCrone, Dalton D. Dobbins, Wilmer G. McManigal, C. Elton Crider, William E. Delozier, Bruce R. Gwin, Grant E. Russell, Charles S. Fleck, Charles Curtis Hoover, Walter Morris, George Stever, E. Jackson Sleeth, Charles Nulton, Harry S. Dillon Sr., Francis Gurekovich Sr., Daniel McMonagle, Leonard M. Miller Sr., Daniel Thomas, Charles G. Ofiesh, Sherwood A. Burger, George P. Papas, Everett W. Slagle, Paul E. Rickard, Charles A. Dobbins, Samuel D. Waite, Frederick X. Steele, Ernest E. Keller, Jack W. Hoover, Sidney N. Hamer, Donald R. Dillon, Clarence Edwin Mills Jr., Wilmer R. Frye, Thomas R. Muir, Ray Fasick, Joseph C. Stouffer, Joseph F. Croyle, Joseph C. Diehl, Donald Kimberling, Thomas J. Tingle, Ray E. Clark, Gary I. Crownover, Daniel P. Wyles, David B. Wyland, James C. Dengler, Vincent J. Frank, Frank Friedenberger, Harry E. Bennett, Cloyd L. Smith, Kenneth L. Black, James R. Feathers, Frank P. Ferrara, James Andrew Fisher, Ray J. Funicelli, Charles B. Hauser, James M. Schmidt, Wilson D. Catherman, Ronald P. Schreiber, Herbert S. Taylor, Nelson R. Catherman, Dennis Patton, Ronald McCleary, Robert Erb, Donald Blazier
ARMY AIRBORNE: Kenneth D. Kurtz
AIR FORCE: William R. Lewis, Raymond Amato, George Frederick, Henry Schirmacher, Michael Macovitch, George J. Gill, Andrew M. MacMillan, Robert R. Rajnish, Joyce Amato, Anne Sukala, Homer E. Leaper, Bernard J. Bookhammer, Arthur T. Colyer, William L. Gilliland, Gordon Cox, Frank M. Laird, John E. Morder, James A Calvert, Richard C. Brown
NAVY: Robert D. Grazier, William Hunter, Thomas L. Bookhammer, Dolores Greenawalt, Walter E. Chihon, Kenneth Edward Wilkinson, Samuel W. Lewis Jr., Leon Collins, David L. Cowher, Donna J. Nearhoof, Thomas J. Sault II, R.J. “Jack” Sloey, Ronald Zimmerman, Budd I. Lucas Jr., Herbert Carn, Richard J. Allen, Donnie W. Bonsell, Richard E. Hewel
NAVY AIR FORCE: Donald A. Ruggery Sr., Calvin W. Miller Sr.
MARINES: George E. Lehman, Walter Edwards, Daniel V. Altiero, Richard Lightner, Alfred E. Woomer, Thomas R. Price.