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Entries from April 2008

Borough Bobble Head Celebrates Windmill Boondoggle

April 25th, 2008 · 20 Comments

When the going gets tough, the tough get bobbling.
Spanish wind conglomerate Gamesa announced it’s issuing commemorative Tyrone Borough Council Bobble Heads. The bobble heads are shaped in the exacting likeness of Tyrone borough council members from the gape-mouths to the constantly-agreeing head action.
Gamesa Spokesperson Ellen Marcellus Espinoza stated that these bobble heads will only shake […]

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Tags: Local Politics · Tyrone

Welfare Moms Celebrate ‘Keep Kids Away from Work Day’

April 24th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Welfare moms and kids unite to explore non-traditional occupations.
“What’s that?” asked little Johnson Benson as he stared in wild-eyed amazement at the streams of cars traveling on I-99 toward State College.
“They’re called commuters and they’re going to work,” replies his mother, Madine Selkers.
“Work? What’s that mommy?” Johnson said, raising his eyebrows.
“It’s a way for other […]

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Tags: Bellefonte · Tyrone · Welfare

Shaner to Test Waters for County Dog-Catcher Bid

April 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments

Perpetual candidate looks to fight for canine control officer.
After an unsuccessful bid at Congress, perennial candidate Matt Shaner may be exploring a run at the office of Centre County Dog-Catcher.
Sources close to the Shaner campaign are suggesting that an exploratory committee will be formed and funds are already being raised. The committee already has $8 […]

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Tags: State College · State Politics