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Mrs. Lois Ann McFarland, age 68, of Warriors Mark, died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Epworth Manor. She was born July 20, 1939 in Philipsburg to the late Lorena Detwiler and Raymond Nearhoof. She was married to Donald E. McFarland on July 24, 1959 in Cumberland, MD. Mr. McFarland passed away on May 11, 2007.
Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia and husband John Sarver of Warriors Mark and one sister, Debora Meenan of Carlisle, PA.
Mrs. McFarland was a graduate of Tyrone High School, Class of 1957.
She was a member of Spring Mount Church of the Brethren. She retired from Penn State as an administrative assistant following 37 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, and volunteering at the Warriors Mark Vol. Fire Co. where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid Tyrone Golden Eagle and Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark.

Kathy Liebal, Dietary Coordinator at the Colonial Courtyard, will be at the Pennsylvania House on Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m. to present a program about food labels and their importance as a tool in maintaining healthy eating habits.
Please use on street parking. This program is being presented for educational/informational purposes only.
The Pennsylvania House does not endorse any organization, product or service.

On Sunday, July 13, there will be a “Party at the Park” at Soldiers Park.
This event will take place at 7 p.m. and a live band will perform.
Everyone is welcome to come and should bring a lawn chair or blanket.
For more information, please call 684-3882.

By AMANDA GOLDEN
Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again when everyone begins to look forward to the opening game of football season.
While it’s still summer vacation for school students, the opening match-up between Tyrone and Bellwood-Antis  is just around the corner.
The younger kids in the area are also looking forward to their own season. Those who have yet to sign up, still have a chance to participate in Pee Wee and Youth football this season.
Final registration for the 2008 youth football season will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15 and 16 at the Joshua House, located on 10th Street in Tyrone from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The registration fee is $30. For families with two children, the fee is $40. This must be paid at the time of registration.
There are several registration requirements to keep in mind.
For Pee Wee football players:
• Must be seven years old as of 9/1/2008;
• May not be 10 years old as of 9/1/2008 and
• Must weigh less than 130 pounds. at tryouts, which will be held in August.
Players who weigh over 130 pounds may elect to play youth football.
Registration requirements for youth football are as follows:
• May not be 14 as of 9/1/2008 or entering the 8th grade.
There is no weight limit for youth football.
Due to insurance purposes, there will be absolutely no exceptions to these requirements.
Anyone with questions or wishing to receive more information can contact Tom Getz at 684-7232 or Stephanie Snyder at 684-5911.

As summer begins so does the concert season in Tyrone. Celebrating its twenty-third year, the Tyrone Regional Arts Council announces seven concerts for area residents to enjoy.
The original series, Summer Sundays at Reservoir Park’s amphitheater, consists of seven concerts that will feature the music of the big bands, Dixieland, bluegrass, Irish, gospel, and country. AS occurred last year the series will run through Labor Day.
Beginning on July 13 classic and contemporary country music will be offered by Silver Creek. Tyrone’s Irish heritage will be features on July 20 as the Michael O’Brian Band brings a piece of the homeland to the Park. Bluegrass and gospel favorites will be served up on July 27 by Cup O Joe.
August ushers in the consummate performer Zupe who will entertain on August 3 with his special stage show. The seventeen-piece Big Band Sound, Inc will bring back the glory days of the forties with that incomparable big band sound on August 10.
August 17 the energetic music of Dixieland, Ragtime and the Blues will continue the series as the Summit City Saints Dixieland Band performs.
And finally, from Johnstown by way of New York City and Las Vegas, the one and only Lou Stein Band will feature musicians from across the country performing big band standards and vocal favorites on August 24. Summer Sunday concerts begin at 6 p.m. and in the event of rain will be held at the Lutheran Church on Logan Avenue.
This summer’s series almost did not materialize due to drastic cut in funding. According the Tyrone Arts Council President, Steve Stoner, the grant request made of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts was cut by two-thirds, as were all grants requests. “The Tyrone Borough is only obligated to match the grant provided by the Council on the Arts. With that budget the best we could have done was offer several concerts on Sunday evenings since many of the larger bands cost over $500 dollars per performance. The Borough Council, in an exceptional act of support for its residents, provided the Arts Council the total monies budgeted by the Borough for the original matching grant application. This generosity allowed us to schedule seven concerts at reservoir Park as well as three youth concerts o be held this summer, support the presentation of children’s theater, one movie night, exhibition of local artists at the Gallery, and children’s art camps.”
This summer’s concert series is made possible by a grant from the PA Council on the Arts, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and Tyrone Borough. Family Fun Movie Nights are made possible by a partnership with the Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Youth Concerts in conjunction with Joshua House.
For additional information contact the Arts Line Office at 684-ART2.
Tyrone Summer Concert Schedule by Date: July 13 – Silver Creek (Country) at Reservoir Park at 6 p.m.; July 20 – Michael O’Brian Band (Irish) at Reservoir Park  at 6 p.m.; July 27 – Cup O Joe (Bluegrass) at Reservoir Park at  6 p.m.; August  3 – Zupe (Big Band, Broadway, Oldies, Contemporary) at Reservoir Park  at 6 p.m.; August 10 – Big Band Sound, Inc (17 piece Big Band) at Reservoir Park  at 6 p.m.; August 17 – Summit City Saints Dixieland Band at Reservoir Park at 6 p.m. and August 24 – Lou Stein Band (Jazz & Big Band) at Reservoir Park  at 6 p.m.