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Mr. Robert L. Dick, age 72, of 212 W. 10th Street, Tyrone, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 12:47 a.m. at the Tyrone Hospital. He was born November 18, 1935 in Hollidaysburg, the son of Harvey and Myra McGee Dick. On October 14, 1958 he was married to Pamela White who survives. Also surviving are three children: Robin Reese, Robert L. Jr. and fiancee Melissa, and David L. and wife Sherry, all of Tyrone; and three grandchildren – Carly and Cody Reese and Robbi Dick, and a step-grandson Mason, all of Tyrone. He was the last of his immediate family.
Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict. He had been employed as a truck loader in the Finishing Department at Westvaco, retiring in 1999 after 28 years service. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch with his dog Buddy and greeting his friends and family. Bob’s favorite expression was “Hang in there…20 years from now you’ll never know the difference.”
Private funeral service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family with Reverend Susan Halverstadt officiating. Interment will be in Bald Eagle Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1650 Clay Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686.

Mr. Wilmer G. “Mac” McManigal, age 75, of 543 W. 21st Street, Tyrone, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. at his residence. He was born October 15, 1932 in Three Springs, Huntingdon County and was twice married, first to Evelyn Ranck who died July 2, 1998 and secondly on March 31, 2000 to Emogene Kerlin Johnson who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters: Sharon L. (Rick) Grissinger, Three Springs; Karen Ann (O. Jay) Heaster, Mount Union and Angela R. (Roger) Evans, Tyrone and two sons: Brian G. (Jerilyn) McManigal, Tyrone and Brent A. (Bernadette) McManigal, Cherry Tree.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several step-children. Also surviving are four brothers: George (Kay) McManigal, Harrisburg; Sherman (Ruth Ann) McManigal, Pedricktown, NJ; Robert (Phylliss) McManigal, Lancaster and Bernard McManigal, Lancaster and six sisters: Betty (Harold) Bennett, Fayetteville; Sarah Evans, Lancaster; Joann Giles, Huntingdon; Nellie (Robert) Meister, Port Orange, FL; Janet Smalley, Yucipia, CA and Helen (Bob) Maskulyk, Mount Union.
Three brothers and one sister, Donald, Kenneth, Johnny and Thressa Williams, preceded him in death.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church where he served as an usher. He was a veteran of service with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of Howard Gardner Post No. 281 American Legion, a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the Blue Juniata Veterans Home Association of Mount Union, B.P.O.E. No. 212 of Tyrone, the United States Bowling Congress, a lifetime member of the National Bass Chapter Federation Inc.
He was an avid fisherman and bowler and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Mr. McManigal was the founder and retired owner of Mac’s Market on Columbia Avenue which he founded in 1974 and from which he retired in 1997. He was a graduate of Orbisonia High School.
Funeral services for Wilmer G. “Mac” McManigal will be held Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church with Reverend Bernard Bookhammer officiating.
Private interment will be made at the convenience of the family in Eastlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc. on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Ave. and 14th Street, Tyrone, Pa. 16686 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Country recording artists, Halfway to Hazard will perform two concerts at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park on Sunday, July 13 at 3 and 7 p.m.
According to information from the CMT website, “Halfway to Hazard is made up of Chad Warrix and David Tolliver, who were raised about 50 miles apart in an area near Hazard, Ky.
“Tolliver attended college in Kentucky, but Warrix moved to Nashville to study the music business at Belmont University. However, when Tolliver decided to pursue a music career, he moved to Nashville and eventually connected with Warrix. The phrase that became the name of the band is the opening lyric of ‘Cold,’ the first song they wrote together.
“After their own bands dissolved, they started performing together in Nashville clubs and attracted label attention, eventually signing with Mercury Nashville. Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore co-produced their first album, which will be released in August 2007.”
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is excited to welcome the duo to the stage this summer.
Other country artists who have performed at the park include American Idol contestant Josh Gracin, along with Jimmy Wayne, Mark Wills and Blake Shelton, to mention a few. Earlier this summer, James Otto took the stage for two shows.
Admission to the concert and parking are free to the public.
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and settle in for an exciting afternoon and evening of entertainment.
There’s even more music planned in the future as Matt Jenkins is set to perform August 3 and Ronnie McDowell is scheduled to take the stage during Harvestfest on September 28.
There is also a free Christian concert planned for Sunday, August 31 during Frontline Ministries Youthfest Weekend as Britt Nicole is set to perform at 3 p.m.
American Idol finalist Chris Sligh is also scheduled to perform at 7 p.m.
Other events planned for this summer include the Bellwood-Antis Community Picnic on July 18, the 11th annual Native American Pow Wow which is set for July 19 and 20 and Tyrone Community Day which will get things started for the month on August 1.
Also, the annual March of Dimes Rubber Duck Regatta is slated for August 10.
For a complete list of upcoming events, visit DelGrosso’s on the internet at www.delgrossos.com.

Bikers for Barkers Central Pennsylvania Humane Society Bikers for Barkers Ride Coordinators mapped out the 113-mile route for this year’s event scheduled  for Sunday, July 6. Pictured, from left is Bill Caputo, Joe Figliola, Russ Geiner, Dave McManus, Roe Zonfrilli, Ron Gray, Peggy Bodoli, Sharree Ritchey and Tracy Saylor. In back is Jim Kaufman, Gary Zonfrilli and Steve Baylor. (Courtesy photo)

Motorcycle enthusiasts throughout Central Pennsylvania are going to be “ridin’ good and eatin’ good” at the 2008 “Bikers for Barkers” dice run to benefit homeless animals at the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. The traditional July 4 weekend event will be held on Sunday, July 6 this year and will begin and end at the Heidelberg Country Club, Frankstown Road, Altoona.
“We have some exciting new changes this year. We are delighted to be meeting at the Heidelberg Country Club and we have a great new ride route,” says Debbie Pierce, CPHS Director of Marketing.  “The folks at the Heidelberg have teamed up with Clem’s Barbecue to offer up a great meal and our ‘route selection committee’ has mapped out an all-new beautiful ride on some of Central Pennsylvania’s most scenic roads.”
The event will also feature entertainment at the Heidelberg by “Felix and the Hurricanes” as well as some fun “biker games” held on the premises.
As always, riders will get a “limited edition” Bikers for Barkers T-shirt, and be eligible for cash prizes and be invited to bid on “top-end” donated items such as overnight hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, biker gear, etc.
Registration for the ride is $20 per rider. CPHS officials suggest riders register early to expedite check-in procedures on the day of the event. Those who pre-register before the event will greatly speed-up the sign-up procedure on ride day.
As a main part of the “dice run” riders will roll dice at the beginning, middle and end of the run and have their scores recorded. Cash prizes will be awarded to the high and low rollers.
Check-in registration at  the Heidelberg is from 9 a.m. until noon. A delicious breakfast is available at the Heidelberg at $5.50 per person. The ride begins at noon and features one mandatory stop.
Last year’s event raised $10,000 for CPHS and drew over 500 riders. For the latest details on this years ride, call Sharree Ritchey at 696-2706 or CPHS’s Deb Pierce at 942-2477, or pick-up registration forms at area motorcycle dealers and shops, Heidelberg Country Club, or the shelter. All the funds raised at the event go towards helping the homeless animals at the shelter.

Get out your coloring utensils because it’s time to learn how to be a cartoonist.
This Tuesday, July 1, the Tyrone-Snyder Public Library will be hosting “Cartooning with Cory,” a cartooning program for children presented by Cory Geishauser (also known as Steamer, the Mascot of the Altoona Curve).
The session is only an hour long, but it is guaranteed to be a great time! This is a one time offer where kids can meet up with Geishauser (Steamer) and get a chance to explore their artistic abilities.
Geishauser will teach those who attend how to draw different types of cartoons and what techniques may be used to accomplish certain details. Cartoonists are known for their quick ability to draw pictures and to have the pictures move around page to page.
Although the cartoon industry has evolved dramatically, most cartoonists still use the sketch pad and draw up their favorite characters. But now, those characters are then are placed into the computer where it takes over all of the motions.
Geishauser’s work can be located at http://cory-ographics.blogspot.com along with his rates and dates for different presentations around the area.
He plans to visit every library in Blair County through the summer to show off some of his skills in the cartooning industry.
Everyone is invited to test out their cartoonist skills. Children of all ages may attend and should bring coloring utensils.
Also, there is a Create-a-Bug T-shirt night tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Kids of all ages may bring an old shirt and will be able to decorate their shirts with various insects.
Come down to the Tyrone Library for these exciting events on Friday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. for a portion of the events that are going to take place there. Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Tyrone Area Library.
For more information, please contact Jessica at the library at 684-1133 extension three. There are summer program forms down at the Library for the communities use, so get out to the Library and try something different this summer.