25 Years Ago

Herald of Feb. 18, 1999

The Altoona Curve and Morrisons Cove Home sponsored a fundraising event called “Step Up to the Plate” that benefited the home and filled Blair County Ballpark at the same time. The Curve gave the Home 2,000 tickets to sell for Opening Day, May 1.

James C. O’Harrow, Claysburg-Kimmel superintendent, took first place in the annual Camp One-Horn Outdoorsman Competition in McKean County. The events measured skill in shooting, logging and chopping wood and navigation.

Dr.Paul Manuel of New Enterprise, a fifth degree black belt, offered instruction in karate and tai chi at the Northern Bedford Elementary School.

Elizabeth Biddle and Sarah Biddle were elected president and vice president of the Blair County 4-H Lamb Chops.

Misty Heuston and Bethany Snavely, gymnasts from Garver Memorial YMCA in Roaring Spring, qualified for the state gymnastics competition at the Altoona Field House. The girls were juniors at Central High School.