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THE DAILV HERAtD, Tyrone, PA, Saturday, January 18, 1997 Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Decker 116 Newry Street, Holliday- iburg announce the birth of a ton, Gregory Douglas, bom luary 6,1997 at Altoona Hospi- al. Maternal grandparents are vfr. and Mrs.

John D. Rice of Tyrone, and the paternal grand- sarents are Thomas Decker of Richmond, Indiana and Marianne Decker of Punxsutawney. Gregory was welcomed home uy sister Katherine Suzanne and cousins Lindsay, and twins, Lauren and Elizabeth Steffen of Halifax, PA. The Daily Herald Serving Bellwood, Antis and Warriors Mark Twp. Call 684-4000 and Subscribe Today! SHE'S FOUR Brooke Lee Wilson, daughter of Brenda and Jim Wilson of Glendale Year- round will observe her fourth birthday on Monday, January 20, 1997.

Her grandparents are Don and Deloris Betke and Jim and Betty Wilson, all of Bellwood. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEXICAN FESTIVE NIOHT January 18 4-10 p.m. Tin njiliiN, McMillan Chili, (lliimiclmnpN, liiii hiliuliis Frind Ice dream Old Rt. 220 (Vail) 684-5410 FIRST BIRTHDAY Zachary James Nevling, son of Jody and Barb Nevling of Warriors lark will observe his first birth- Jay Sunday, January 19, 1997. His grandparents are Ted and Betty Feller of Tyrone and Shirley Nevling of Bald Eagle.

A family party is being held today in Zack's honor at their home. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACHARYH! Cookie Sales Girl Scouts of Talus Rock Girl Scout Council in the Tyrone area are now taking orders for their 1997 cookie sales. To order please call 684-3084 or 632-9198 now through January 26th. ROUTE 220 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TYRONE EXPRESSWAY Ml NHTANTf EXPRESSWAY BLAIR Am CENTRE COUNTIES Army Corps of tnf NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (INCLUDES THE SECTION 4(f) EVALUATION AND SECTION 404 PERMIT APPLICATION) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and In cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States pared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Includes the Section 4(0 Evaluation and Section 404 Permit for the US Route 220 Improvements Project proposed between the Tyrone Expressway (1-99) at Bald Eagle Village In Blair County and the ML Nittany Expressway (US Route 322) in Centre County.

This document describes and evaluates alignment alternatives, interchange locations, and local road connections (or a new highway to serve the 18-mile length of US Routes 220 and 322 between the Tyrone Expressway near Bald Eagle Village to the ML Nittany Expressway. The components of project purpose and need are defined as: 1. Provide an acceptable level of service (LOS or better) along the mid-block sections and at Intersections and interchanges in the corridor; 2. Improve the level of safety for motorists traveling in the corridor; 3. Accommodate heavy truck traffic and projected traffic volumes and patterns; and 4.

Correct geometric deficiencies and Improve the roadway to meet Interstate design standards. The Final EIS will be made available beginning Friday, December 27. 1996, for review and comment for a period ending Monday, February 10, 1997. at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 2-0 office (1924-30 Daisy Street, Post Office Box 342, Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830) and the Federal Highway Administration office (Federal Building, 228 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) during regular business hours Copies of the Final EIS will also be available at Federal, State, and local municipal offices for review during normal working hours at Blair County Planning Commission, Court House, Highland Hall Annex, Hollidaysburg; Centre County Planning Commission, Willowbank Building, Bellefonte; Centre Regional Planning Commission, Fraser Plaza, Suite 5, State College; Centre Region Council of Governments, Fraser Plaza, Suite 4, State College; Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte; Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, 200 Shady Lane, Phllipsburg; Ration Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, State College; Snyder Township Municipal Building, Old Route 220, Vail; Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, 541 Fifty-Eighth Street, Altoona; United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 315 South Allen Street, State College; and United States Postal Service, 109 North High Street, Port Matilda. Copies will also be available for review during open hours at Pattee Library, The Pennsylvania State University, Curtin Road Avenue, University Park; Centre County Library, 203 N.

Allegheny Bellefonte. Schlow Memorial Library, 100 East Beaver Avenue, State College; and Tyrone-Snyder Public Library, 1019 Logan Avenue, Tyrone. This document will serve as further documentation for the application for a Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the proposed discharge of dredged, excavated, fill materials, jnto Waters of the United "States associated with the proposed highway. The decision whether to Issue the Section 404 Permit will be based on an of the probable Impacts Including cumulative impacts of the'proposed project on the public interest The decision will reflect the national concern for the protection and utilization of Important resources.

The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposed project must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposed project will be considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, and in general, the needs and welfare of the people. All comments received will become part of the formal project record. Written comments expressing concerns for aquatic resources may be submitted to: Mr. Richard Spencer U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers CENAB-OP-RX Post Office Box 1715 Baltimore, Maryland 21203-1715 Written comments concerning all Issues may be submitted to: PennDOT District 2-0 1924-30 Daisy Street Post Office Box 342 Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830 Attention: Mr. Robert Jaconski or Federal Highway Ad" 'istralion 228 Walnut Street, Hoom 558 Federal Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-1720 Attention: Mr. Daniel Johnson Following the comment period on the Final EIS, substantive comments will be addressed and a request for a Record of Decision will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration. This Final EIS has been circulated to persons and organizations who provided substantive comments on the Draft EIS at the project's Public Hearing (held on February 1 and 2, 1995) or in writing to PennDOT during the Draft EIS comment period (which extended from December 23,1994 to May If you want additional information or If you made substantive comments on the Draft EIS before the end of the Draft EIS comment period and did not receive a copy of the Final EIS, please contact Mr. Robert Jaconski Assistant Liaison Engineer Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 1924-30 Daisy Street Post Office Box 342 Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830 Hentay- FrJfty It To use a TOO, dial 1-800-654-5984 first to connect to PennDOT's relay center.

TAHS Drama Club Opens Bus Trip For New York Venture Members of the Tyrone Area High School Drama Club are sponsoring a trip to New York next month to see two Broadway shows and enjoy a day of shopping and sightseeing. The total cost of the bus trip, including tickets for the show and hotel accommodations is $195. At the present time, there are 10 seats open on the bus. The bus will leave early Sunday morning, February 16th and arrive in New York in time for the matinee performance of Grease. Tickets for the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic Phantom of the Opera are reserved for Monday.

Following this performance, theatre goers will leave New York for the trip home, arriving back at Tyrone High School around 6 a.m. Details of activities between the shows are tentative at this point because of the weather. According to Drama Club Advisor Denny Smith, is a key! "There are so many things to do in the city that are free (or next to free)," Smith said, "that we're just waiting to see what the weather is like." Being considered on the trip is some time for shopping or window shopping in New York including such stores as Sack's Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Tiffany's, or a trek up the Empire State Building, a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a trip to the Ed Sullivan Theater, or a visit to the Statue of Liberty. Even a trip to the Central Park Zoo is a possibility. "The hotel we're staying at (in New Jersey) has an indoor swimming pool and that's always an inviting idea," Smith said.

"The travel agent also tells me we're very close to some Outlet Shopping malls for those that live to shop!" Currently there are ten seats available on the bus, said Smith. Total cost, not including meals, is just $195. Anyone interested in going should contact Denny Smith at 684-5747. A deposit of $100 must accompany your reservations. Checks should be made out to the TAHS Drama Club.

The balance money be paid by January 27. Rep. Geist Heads Transportation For Second Year Rep. Rick Geist (R-Blair) announced that he has been designated by House Speaker Matthew Ryan (R-Delaware) to chair the House Transportation Committee for a second legislative term. "The Transportation Committee is one of the most active committees in the General Assembly," Geist noted.

"During the 1995-96 legislative session, we were successful in tightening up the state's DU1 law, establishing a Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, securing capital to repair roads and bridges after the January floods, and allowing self-service gasoline stations to use hold-open gasoline dispensing nozzles. "The Committee will hit the ground running in 1997 by reporting three capital budget bills early in the session, Geist said. "These bills include funding for highways, bridges, airports, railroads and mass transit. Several improvement projects in Altoona are included in this legislation. "We will also continue our efforts to assist the state government in lobbying Congress to reauthorize the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) which expires on September 30.

All modes of transportation are vital to continued economic development within our state. Eac'. deserves an equal portion of federal and state funding," Geist said. The Blair County legislator also expressed his aim to secure a stable and predictable sorce of highway funding for Pennsylvania. "Our highways need help," Geist said.

'TTie revenue in the Motor License Fund is simply not sufficient to give our roads the serious attention they need." Geist cited toll roads and a phased-in increase in the state's gasoline tax as possible additional revenue sources for funding highway improvements. "The strength of this Commonwealth is dependent upon the quality of its infrastructure and our ability to use all forms of transportation, from bicycles to airplanes," Geist noted. "1 will continue to work wilft the members of the Transportation Committee and the House of Representatives to make Pennsylvania a leader in these areas." AREA MENUS Tyrone Breakfast Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day No School. Tuesday, January 21 Teacher-m-Service No School. Wednesday, January 22 Waffle sticks or toasted English muffin peanut butter.

Thursday, January 23 Cheese toast or choice of cereal Friday, January 24 Chocolate donut or Ultra donut. Most breakfasts served with fruit or milk. Tyrone Lunch Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day No School. St. Matthew's: Martin Luther King Day No School.

Tuesday, January 21 Teacher-In-Service No School. St. Matthew's: Sloppy Joes, chips, corn, fruit. Wednesday, January 22 Macaroni cheese or fish patty on a bun, celery sticks fresh fruit, milk. St.

Matthew's: Baked ham, macaroni peas, fruit, roll. Thursday, January 23 Bacon cheeseburger on a bun, BBQ chipped ham on a bun, crispy fries, fruited gelatin, milk. St. Matthew's: Beef noodle soup, carrot strips, fruit, roll. Friday, January 24 Spaghetti or Deli hoagie, tossed salad dressing, apple crisp, milk.

St. Matthew's: Hot dogs, tator tots, celery strips, dessert. Bellwood Breakfast Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day No School. Tuesday, January 21 Waffle, syrup, sausage pattie. Wednesday, January 22 Egg McMuffin, juice.

Thursday, January 23 Hash brown, sausage pattte, toast. Friday, January 24 Assorted cereal, cinnamon toast Most breakfasts served with fruit or milk lull VJL Bellwood-Antis Lunch Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day No School. Tuesday, January 21 Chicken pattie on roll, lettuce mayonnaise, healthy fries, applesauce, cookie, milk. Wednesday, January 22 Steak hoagie on roll, lettuce tomato, golden fries, fruit, cinnamon roll, milk. Thursday, January 23 Chuck wagon steak, mashed potatoes fresh vegetables.

H.S.: B.A. Steak Salad, Twix Bar, milk. Friday, January 24 Macaroni cheese, chicken nuggets, school baked roll, seasoned peas, fresh fruit, milk. Blair Senior Services Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day Center Closed. Tuesday, January 21 Chili Con Carne, buttered rice cheese, com bread, tossed salad, Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, January 22 mashed potatoes, brussefs cheese sauce, Thursday, January 23 National Pie Day Ham salad sandwich, homemade beef barley soup, pepper slaw, chocolate cream pie. Friday, January 24 Breaded fish lemon, AuGratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail. TNT Holsum BUTTER-KRUST BAKERS Mark of Freshness 944-6131 Tyrone Milling Tyco Bird Food Ibs. Thistle Seeds for Finches Only Ib. Rt.

M-F 8-5; Sat. 8-3 684-3400 Tyrone Area YMCA Morning Water Aerobics Beginning Jan. 22 10 11 a.m. Mon. Wed.

at Tyrone High School I instructor: Deb Moore I Call 684-2740 For More Info. usi come into main entrance ol'high school) BD'S RESTAURANT SUNDAY SPECIAL IP HF Stuffed Chicken Dinners Include Potatoes, Fi 0 Vegetables, Roll Butter, Soda or Coffee and Dessert we utUVeH a.m.- 1 p.m. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. 6 p.m.

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