25 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 13, 1998

Fundraising events held in conjunction with Claysburg Area Community Days garnered $3,500 for the new park project. There was also a “Name the Park” contest. “The Claysburg Community Park” was the winner.

Amanda Sollenberger, daughter of Gerald and Jean Sollenberger of Curryville won first place in the 4-H Achievement Days Public Speaking competition held at Penn State University.Her speech was “There Is No Excuse”, which stresses the importance of milk in one’s diet. The Central High School senior was eligible to participate in the national competition.

The Williamsburg Community School District signed an agreement with Raystown Transportation Systems to provide transportation for its students. Williamsburg was the last district in the area that still owned buses and operated its own pupil transportation services.

Kelly Potchak was named the 1999 Bedford County Outstanding Young Woman.