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Harassment
On July 18, state police stated that Jerald C. Decker, 23, Tyrone, was charged with harassment after throwing a piece of plastic and striking his wife, Angel M. Decker, 23, Tyrone, in the face. The incident occurred along Plummers Hollow Road in Snyder Township.
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Access Device Fraud
State police reported on July 25 that an unknown actor used a credit card belonging to Heidi Starr, 28, Tyrone and attempted to order a computer notebook.
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Burglary/Simple Assault/Domestic
On August 5, state police said an incident occurred along Back Vail Road, Snyder Township, where James Harrison Ansman, 28, Tyrone came to the residence of Miranda Rae Shaw and Jenny Lee Poullos, 45, Tyrone, and entered the home by force. While inside the residence, Ansman stole cash in the amount of $112. Ansman then slapped Poullos in the face and choked Shaw outside of the home. Shaw was also thrown to the ground and suffered minor injuries. Ansman then fled the area and has yet to be located. Charges were filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Fred B. Miller and a warrant exists for Ansman. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ansman is to contact PSP Hollidaysburg at 814-696-6100.
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Disorderly Conduct
State police reported on August 7 that a Penelec employee, Joyce Stodart, came to the RR 3, Tyrone Pike residence of Robert L. Miller, 44, and Diana Miller, 45, to disconnect the couple’s power. The Miller’s would not allow Stodart to leave. Both Miller’s were cited for disorderly conduct at the office of District Magistrate Fred B. Miller.
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Theft from a Motor Vehicle
On August 7, state police stated that someone stole a wallet belonging to Shonda J. Moon, 27, Tyrone from her parked and unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of Martin’s Food Store along SR 1001 in Antis Township. The wallet contained Moon’s driver’s license, check book, and approximately $23 in cash.
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Physical Altercation
State police reported on August 7 that a verbal argument between three people escalated into a physical altercation along SR 865. Dion Edwin Bonsell, 26, Tyrone and Jennifer Lynn Bonsell, 31, Tyrone were arguing, and when Jennifer Bonsell’s father, Chalmer Carl Breon, 67, Tyrone, arrived on the scene, he engaged in a physical altercation with his son-in-law, Dion Bonsell. All three were charged with harassment. Charges were filed at District Magistrate Fred B. Miller’s office.
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Hit Deer
On August 8, state police reported that Mark A. Wilson, 51, Tyrone was involved in a crash along Route 220 in Worth Township, Centre County. Wilson was traveling south when a deer entered the roadway. The front end of Wilson’s 1996 Toyota Corolla struck the deer on the roadway. Wilson was not injured and was wearing his seat belt.

Marie Adele Chronister, 87, of RR 3 Box 500, Altoona died Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Altoona Regional Health Systems following a brief illness.
She was born May 17, 1921 in Warriors Mark, a daughter of Merel Grazier and Forrest W. Eyer. She was married to David J. Chronister in 1944, who preceded her in death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Surviving is one daughter and two sons: Sallye Creamer of Altoona; David J. Chronister, Jr. of Tyrone; and Brent A. Chronister of Bald Eagle. Three grandchildren: Richard, Jason, and Wendy. Five great-grandchildren: Kaleb, Drew, Garrett, Lauren, and Alana.
Mrs. Chronister graduated from Warriors Mark High School in 1937, and then earned a Bachelors Degree from Indiana University and a Masters Degree from Penn State. She was employed by the Tyrone School District for 30-plus years teaching the Home Economics Department, where she became department head.
She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Tyrone. She enjoyed ballroom dancing and competing at International competitions after retiring to Florida.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home in Warriors Mark with the Reverend Peggy Bonsell officiating.
Burial is at Spring Mount Cemetery in Warriors Mark Township.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

Looking for something different to do before school starts?
Why not have fun, and learn a little too, at Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks.
It’s a great place for both kids and adults alike to get out and enjoy nature.
The caves have been preserved and protected since they were first discovered in 1930 and 1941.
Visitors can explore winding passageways and splendid rooms containing massive flowstones, thousands of delicate stalactites, pure white calcite and sparkling crystals.
Located on US Rt. 22 (William Penn Highway), 3 miles west of Huntingdon, the caverns are easy to find and provide an entertaining and educational experience for all.
Besides touring the caverns, many other activities are offered to visitors.
Everyone is invited to pan for real gems in the sluice. Plan to allow some extra time at Lincoln Caverns for this new, exciting and educational activity. Panning is available mid-March through mid-November, separately or in combination with cavern tickets.
Also available is the newest attraction, the Kids Cave Crawl. This activity is just for children ages four to 12-years-old. Kids can suit up like a real spelunker with helmet and knee pads to crawl through Lincoln Caverns’ brand new simulated cave. This activity is available weather/staff permitting.
Visitors can also stop and discover Raystown Country’s Largest Souvenir and Gift Shop, featuring an extensive selection of Lincoln Caverns, Raystown Lake and Pennsylvania souvenirs, rocks and minerals, educational books and toys, PA Dutch gifts, Native American jewelry and gifts, as well as items for every age or occasion. The shop is located in the visitors’ center. Light snacks are available during the summer months and weekends in the spring and fall.
Lincoln Caverns also offers group tours which can be scheduled any day of the week, any day of the year, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Reservations must be made at least ten days in advance, giving number of persons and time of arrival.
Groups are divided into tours of 20-25 persons, with tours leaving at 15 minute intervals and lasting one to one and a half hours, depending on group size.
Constant temperature in the caverns is 52 degrees. A light jacket is suggested. Comfortable walking shoes with rubber soles and good treads are recommended. Cameras and video cameras are permitted, however tripods are not allowed on regular tours.
Also, picnic pavilions, nature trails and a meditation chapel are available for use free of charge to all those touring the caverns.
The caves also provide an excellent opportunity for scouts, youth groups and other organizations.
Besides touring the caverns, scouts can spend the night at Warrior Ridge Campgrounds, a private, secluded, primitive wooded campsite located three miles west of Huntingdon. The natural amphitheater setting provides incredible sound from the stage to the entire property. An ideal, private site, for the next camporee, reunion, church retreat or music event.
Lincoln Caverns was discovered in 1930 during the construction of US Route 22. In 1931 it was opened to the public as Hi-Way-May Caverns. After a change in ownership, the caverns became known as William Penn Caverns from 1932 to 1937. Following the end of his lease, Myron Dunlavy, Sr. purchased the business and decided to honor his favorite president, renaming the caves, Lincoln Caverns.
In 1941, Myron Dunlavy, Jr. was digging atop Warrior Ridge when he discovered Whisper Rocks.
Today, the caverns are managed by the family as Ann Dunlavy picked up where her father and grandfather left off.
Lincoln Caverns is open daily at 9 a.m. The last tour leaves at 6 p.m. through Labor Day. In September, October and November, the last tour leaves at 4 p.m. In December tours are given on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Call to make an appointment for tours in January and February.
Tickets should be purchased upon arrival as tours leave every few minutes during the summer months and approximately every half hour during the spring and fall. Tours are filled in the order tickets are sold and go on rain or shine.
The cost is $10.99 for adults, ages 12-years-old and over, $6.99 for children ages four to 12-years-old and $9.99 for seniors citizens age 65 and over, with ID. Children three-years-old and under are admitted for free.
A child combo ticket is also available for $10.99 which includes regular bag of mineral rough to pan for gems. This option is available mid-March through mid-November.
The caverns will be open extended hours during the annual Ghosts and Goblins haunted cave/natural cave family tours. The special hours will be Saturdays, October 11, 18 and 25 and November 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The haunted cave/haunted trail spooktacular adventure will be held Fridays and Saturdays, October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 and November 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.
For more information, call 643-0268; email info@lincolncaverns.com or visit the website at www.lincolncaverns.com.

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gray Field parking lot, Tyrone Football apparel will be on sale on Tuesday, August 12 and 14. Don’t miss out on a chance to get your Tyrone Football gear before the 2008 season starts. For more information, please call 632-9310 or 632-6640.

Tyrone FFA members participated in the Huntingdon County Fair held Aug. 2-9. Members entered many exhibits, including vegetables, woodworking projects, field crops, baked goods, and livestock, as well as participated in several contests throughout the week. Andrew Clark won grand champion for his dairy beef and first place for showmanship in his age group; Denis Thompson won reserve senior and grand champion for his Ayrshire dairy cows; Mark McMonagle won fifth place in his weight class for his market beef steer and fourth for his crossbreed heifer in his breeding beef class. He also won first place in the beef obstacle course for his age group and earned several first place ribbons for his vegetable and woodworking projects; Amanda Conrad served as a Pennsylvania Dairy Princess during the fair week as well as earned fourth place for her dairy beef weight class; Allison Conrad won third place in her weight class and also showed dairy cattle and Samantha Walls won seventh place in her dairy beef weight class. (Courtesy photo)