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PHOTO CONTEST!

This contest is now on "Summer Vacation" and will be resumed. Meanwhile, we'll keep the past photos here for you to enjoy.

This was the Mystery Photo for July, 2006

We deliberately made it hard for you; otherwise everybody would guess right away. We will tell you that the thing at the very top, where we cut it off, is the bottom of a sign! Kim Williams was the winner whose name was drawn from all of the correct entries. She won the prize. This is the bottom part of the Crazy Mouse Ride at Del Grosso Park.

This was the one for June, 2006

Jeff Yothers was one of the many who identified this as an authentic tree carving of an eagle, in the front yard of Tom Getz of Tyrone. Isn't it astounding!

This was the Mystery Photo for May, 2006

Sonie Burket of Sinking Valley was the person whose correct entry was drawn, and she wins the prize for correctly identifying the rear of the "new" Tyrone Area Elementary School.

This was the Mystery Photo for April, 2006

What is it, and where? Did the sides blow away? Michelle Shaffer knew it's the shelter alongside the tennis courts at TAHS, and a few feet from Clay Avenue.

This was the Mystery Photo for March, 2006

J. Schopp correctly identified the photo as the goalposts at Sickler Field used for Youth Football/

This was the Mystery Photo for February, 2006

Kip Cherry was the lucky guesser who will be enjoying dinner for two at the Bullpen Restaurant. She guessed it is the bottom of the Doughboy Soldier Monument in Tyrone.

This was the Mystery Photo for January, 2006

We deliberately chose a dark, foggy day to snap this Mystery Photo, so you would have a hard time identifying it. In case you didn't know, it's DelGrosso Park from I-99. Recognize the Water Rides? Congratulations to Sunny Davis, whose entry was drawn. This photo drew the largest number of entries ever! Did we have you stumped?

This was the Mystery Photo for December, 2005

Did you recognize it?: It's the "windsock" at the MedEvac emergency helicopter landing pad of the Tyrone Hospital. And Deb Romano of Bald Eagle Avenue was the lucky winner whose entry was drawn on Monday, January 2nd. She'll enjoy the prize, and so will her guest..

This was the Mystery Photo forNovember, 2005

Hint: Did you ever drive from Tyrone to Northwood? Did you happen to look to the left? Guess what this shows! Out of the dozens of correct guesses, Jeffrey Yothers was the first to identify these as the spray nozzles of waste water at the paper mill. Enjoy your prize!

This was the Mystery Photo for October, 2005

This is the "wash" of big stones between the Youth Football Field and the road that goes through Sickler Athletic Park. Miltie and Katie Getz were the ones whose entry was drawn, and they'll each enjoy a delicious meal at the Bullpen Restaurant!

This was the September, 2005 Mystery Photo

It's Tyrone's own Stonehenge! But, can you identify where it is. Hint: ten inches below this is an oasis on a hot day when you're thirsty. Within a few feet is where hundreds of people look intently at a card with five letters at the top and numbers under them. And, for countless years, it was in front of the YMCA! Answer: It is the decoration above the drinking fountain at Reservoir Park next to Table #1. Winner drawn on October 3rd. Congratulations to Milton Getz, who'll be enjoying dinner with his wife at the Bullpen!

This was the August, 2005 Mystery Photo

Fred Fink was the lucky one whose correct entry was drawn. He'll enjoy a great meal. and so will his guest. The answer is that it is the right front corner of the YMCA Building, where part of the masonry gave away.

This was the July, 2005 Mystery Photo

There used to be three, but in 1954, two of them were replaced, and a few years ago, both ceased to exist. What is this? The answer, of course, is that this is the Washington School, now apartments. The winning entry was from Sally Swiderski, of Warriors Mark. She and "Ski" will enjoy a delicious dinner at the Bull Pen..

THIS WAS THE JUNE, 2005 MYSTERY PHOTO

The answer to this one is Bunting for the Patriotic Holidays on the City Hotel Facade at 10th and Penna. Avenue. The winner is Alice Branstetter of Tyrone. She wins dinner for two at the Bullpen Restaurant!

This was the Mystery Photo for May, 2005

Can you identify this location? Hint: Think of Walgreen. Think of Les and Mardell. Think of Bob McLanahan. Think of W. W. Hodgson. and the winner was Denise Weakland, and she won dinners for two at the Bull Pen Restaurant. It's the new Tyrone Snyder Public Library, where Fink's Drug Store was located for so many years, as part of the Jones Building at 10th and PA Avenue.

This was the Mystery Photo for April, 2005

Winner to be drawn on May 2, 2005.

Mystery Photo for March, 2005

Barbara Barlett's entry was drawn, so she wins the prize. Did you know the answer? Here were the hints: There are six of these in Tyrone, and four others nearby. They move, usually once a day. Or actually, they move counter-clockwise 90 degrees, and then in a while, they move clockwise 90 degrees. Sure, it's the crossing gates at the railroad on 12th, 13th, and 14th Streets, as well as several in other nearby areas.

This was the Mystery Photo for February, 2005

This young Park Avenue resident was on a tour of downtown Tyrone with her Mommy, and is somewhere where thousands of Tyroners come every day. We wanted to know where she is. Sonie Burket was the lucky person whose entry was drawn, and she had the correct identity as the steps of the Tyrone Post Office. She and John will enjoy a dinner at the Bull Pen!

This was the Mystery Photo for January, 2005

This is a most unusual building. It has never been used! It was built and equipped, but never used at all! Bill Harshman knew it is the state Emissions Measurement building along Old Route 220 near the Grazierville Bridge. He wins the prize!

This was the Mystery Photo for December, 2004

Winner of this one was Jim Bywater, who identified it as the sentiments on the west wall of the Anderson-Denny Post 4559 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He wins the prize from the Bull Pen Restaurant.

This was the Mystery Photo for November, 2004

Don Stringer of Tyrone was one of the entrants, and his guess was the one drawn. This is the new YMCA Location, the former Penelec Building along Old Route 220. He wins the prize of delicious meals for himself and a guest, at the Bullpen Restaurant in Tyrone. Congratulations!.

This was the Mystery Photo for October, 2004

This, of course, is the gazebo at Epworth Manor, which is seen by thousands of drivers, out of the corner of their eye, as they pass. Catina Moore was the winner; from all of the correct emails, hers was drawn. The wins the prize from the BullPen!

This was the September Mystery Photo. Did you know it?

Did you recognize the location of the flagpole and the light pole? Jeff McNelis was the lucky winner whose name was drawn from all of the right answers. He wins dinner for two at the Bullpen Restaurant.

Mystery Photo for August, 2004

Paul Reese was the winner; his email entry was correct, and it was drawn from all of the entries. He has won dinner for two from the Bullpen Restaurant. Did you recognize this place? One of the hints was: "Think of what you might see if you go out a door with an ice cream cone in your hand." And, that of course, referred to Gardner's Ice Cream Store, and if you looked across the Municipal Parking Lot, you would see.....the fire escape on the YMCA. Congratulations, Paul.

This was the Mystery Photo for July, 2004

Can you identify this place? No, it isn't along the Janesville Pike! Guess again. Hint: The paved highway and sidewalk are just about 30 years old Another Hint: Directly behind where this photo was snapped are some things that are green, red and yellow, and there are only four places in Tyrone where you will find them.

And the answer is that it is the On-Ramp of I-99 looking from the Corner at Pennsylvania Avenue. The stoplight is behind the camera, as is the Community Christmas Tree. You can't quite see the turn to head for Altoona on I-99. Cngratulations to Mat Wirtner who won, and who takes a guest to the Bull Pen!

This was the Mystery Photo for June, 2004

Did you recognize it as the Tyrone Senior Citizens Center, located along Third Street, adjacent to the Tyrone Shopping Center? The winner this month is Marjorie Kobuck, Tyrone, PA 16686

This was the Mystery Photo for May, 2004

Obviously, it's a parking lot. But, we wanted to know what once was located here. It drew tens of thousands of people for a very special reason. And, the correct answer was that this place is where the famed Villa Restaurant once stood. Shelly Morrissey correctly identified the location.

This was the Mystery Photo for April, 2004.

We put this on the site: "In just a few weeks, you won't be able to see it for six months, so look around quickly." True. Now, you can barely see it. But, the correct guess is that it is the giant water tank on Laurel Ridge, at the head of Tenth Street. Congratulations to Alice Branstetter, whose correct guess was drawn from all those who entered. She's heading for the Bull Pen for a meal for herself and a guest.

This was the March, 2004 Photo:

Of course, it is the familiar Tourist Attraction, The Pig Hole. People come from far and wide just to have the pleasure of walking under the tracks and, for one brief moment, feeling how the people in the Sewers of Paris live. Doug and Sunny Davis were the lucky winners of the Dinner for Two at the Bull Pen Restaurant; their correct entry was chosen during the random drawing on Saturday, April 3rd.

This was the February,2004 photo

Thanks to Gloria Catich who correctly identified the photo for Febbruary, 2004. (Thanks, also to Ed Kuhstos for reminding us we had a typo in the text. Sorry wee gooffed, Edd)

The answer is the birdbath and fountain at the new City Hotel Park.

This was the January, 2004 Toughie.

Marjorie Kobuck, of 6th Street in Tyrone was the first entry drawn with the right answer; the metal fire escape which is all that's left of the Ward House, near the railroad tracks in downtown Tyrone. She wins the prize.

This was the December, 2003 Mystery Photo:

Do you know what it shows? Obviously, it is the Public Address Speaker Horns at Gray Veterans Memorial Field in Tyrone. They are very powerful and enable everyone of the thousands of people to hear the information they need to know. Jeff Henry of Pennington Road was the winner! Congratulations, Jeff.

This was the November, 2003 Photo

Jim Cushion was one of the many who correctly identified this as a scene before most of these buildings were demolished for the 11th Street Off-Ramp and Burger King. From left, the Sully's Sweet Shop, Portage Dry Cleaners, George DelBaggio's Barber Shop, Wilson Theatre, The El Patio Theatre, and on the corner, Williams Appliance, and across the street, on the corner, the space which had just been vacated a few weeks earlier by Morris Levine, who relocated four doors down Pennsylvania Avenue to where the "Shoes" sign is located. This tells us almost exactly when this photo was taken, since the theatres and the wooden building in the center were torn down in the mid-70s to make way for the Tyrone By-Pass. Before that, the wooden building in which Morris' store was originally located also housed Mrs. Kienzle's Children's Shop and John Mangino's Shoe Repair. Morris moved into the location formerly used by Kienzle Bakery, and Getz Market was at the right of the photo.

This was the October, 2003 Mystery Photo

It is, of course, the Grazierville Bridge's superstructure. From all of the many entries, Kim Romano's was drawn, and she wins the prize!

And this was September, 2003

Michelle Shaffer has a real record! She has been the winning entry drawn three times this year. She told us that these green monsters are the recycling bins near the District Justice's office in Tyrone.

This was the August, 2003 Mystery Photo.

Did you identify this Mystery Photo? Hint: Look between a place where everybody wears a badge and a place where everybody is over 65. Think of a street with the Roman Numerals XI. It's the design in the stucco building between the Police Station and the High Rise. And it is on llth Street. Winner was Jack Brantner.

This was the July, 2003 Photo

We really stumped you this time. Only one entry. This is the new "pop machine" at Sickler Athletic Park, visible only to those coming down from the fields to the Concession Stand. We made it too hard, since the whole complex was dedicated only in the month of July. Congratulations to Marilyn Hosko, who was the only one with an answer, which was correct. Enjoy your prize, Marilyn.

Did you identify this Mystery Photo for June, 2003?

This was the photo of the Dedicatory Monument at the entrance to the Harry K. Sickler, Jr. Athletic Park, which was covered before the dedication.

Michelle Shaffer of Tyrone RD was winner of both June and May~ How about that!

And, (Drum Roll) the location is the Concession Stand at the Little League Baseball Field at Washington Avenue and First Street

This was the April, 2003 Mystery Photo

Jeff McNelis identified this as Lincoln Avenue, looking up the street from Tenth.

This was the March, 2003 Photo

Speaking of people with good luck, Vicki Supenia, who won the February Mystery Photo Drawing, also had her name drawn for the March Drawing, and correctly had identified the Trinity Episcopal Church.

This was the February, 2003 Photo:

From the many correct entries, the one drawn at random was from Vicki Supenia of Warriors Mark. She wins dinner for two at the Bull Pen Restaurant. The answer is that this photo is of the fountain at the new City Hotel Park, with a snowy cap.

This was the January, 2003 Mystery Photo, which was of the decorative vent on the northern end of the new Tyrone Elementary School. Congratulations to the winner, who passes this every day on the way to work at Epworth Manor.

Marilyn Hosko correctly identified the DECEMBER, 2002 Mystery Photo.

This is the area of stone on the side of the Bald Eagle Ridge just above 11th Street. It is high above the place where little Melody Curtis was found after having been brutally murdered. There used to be a message here. It said "I (Heartshape) Love U"

This was the November Mystery Photo

This was the hint: "Thousands pass below it daily." From all of the correct entries, Jack Brantner's was drawn. He correctly identified it as the windows over the main entrance to the new Tyrone Area Elementary School on Clay Avenue.

October,2002 - The Phillips Family Knew It!

Here's what they said: "This is the new playground at Park Ave...... We play there all the time....Why you ask? We have a six year old who can see it from his back yard. Donna and Jeff Phillips. And Shawn too!" They win the prize!

Here's the one for September, 2002

Carol Fetters of Warriors Mark was the winner drawn from all of the correct entries. She identified the soccer nets at the Athletic Field, all together at the side of the field.

August, 2002 Mystery Photo:

This one for August, 2002 was hard for many, since it's been there only a short time. But, Kim Romano's guess was the first correct winner drawn from all of those who guessed. She wins the prize.

Well, obviously, this one is too difficult, because it is too closely cropped all around it. In 5 days we had absolutely no no guesses. The photo is at the new Railroad Park at the head of Pennsylvania Avenue in Tyrone. Congratulations to Kim for being the winner.

Did you recognize the steeple of Trinity Episcopal Church?

This was the Mystery Photo for July, 2002

This was the one for July, 2002, and was identified by many people. The one drawn on July 1st was Marilyn Hosko of New Pig Corporation. Congratulations! Several old-timers were wrong because they identified it as the fountain at Soldiers or Memorial Park. It used to be there! Now it is in Reservoir Park.

This was the Mystery Photo for June, 2002

Can you tell us where this place is? Lots of correct guesses. It's the Handicapped Accessible Elevator at the Tyrone Borough Building. The Lucky Winner drawn on Monday, July 1 was Justin Stringer. We need his address so we can send his certificate. If you know Justin, please tell him..

Mystery Photo for May, 2002

One of Tyrone's most famous tourist attractions!

This is one of two known places in the world with the name we want you to give us. The other place is on the river near Dartmouth, United Kingdom, where motor boat races known around the world are held, sometimes attended by the Queen of England.. This important Tyrone tourist attraction draws people from as far away as Vail or Honesttown, who flock to see it. It's the envy of people who live in places such as Beverly Hills, Sun Valley, Palm Beach, or Hilton Head, none of which can boast of having one. What is the name of this famous place? The answer, of course, is "The Pighole". From all of the entries, the entry of Jack Brantner of Tyrone was the one drawn during the Morning Local Newscast on June 3rd. He wins dinner for two at the BullPen Restaurant in Tyrone. This contest continues to grow in response each month.

This was the Mystery Photo for April, 2002

The answer: The new Smith Trucking Terminal and Warehouse at the Robert C. Jubilirer Industrial Park in Olivia. .

March, 2002 photo:

From all of the correct entries, Judith Grove of Tyrone was the one drawn at random. She gets to take a guest to the Bullpen for a complimentary meal, with our congratulations.

FEBRUARY, 2002 Mystery Photo

Susan Hunter was the lucky winner drawn from all of the many correct guesses for February. She identified the granite gargoyle atop the Jones Building standing for First National Bank. This symbol has not disappeared, just as the bank did many years ago. Thanks for playing the game for February, 2002?

Drawing for winner of January, 2002:

Please forgive our forgetfulness. We forgot to post the name of the winner. And it was very appropriate, since Chris Hammond, an active member of the Citizens Fire Company correctly guessed, and was drawn from all of the entries. So, he received a prize of a dinner for two at the Bullpen Restaurant in Tyrone, as our guests.

THE ANSWER: IT IS THE TYRONE FIRE POLICE'S BUILDING

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Mark Fink, of Georgia was the winner of the Mystery Photo contest for December,2001

It is the new "faux painting" on the windows of the City Hotel Park Scape.

This is the December Mystery Photo. It is something that wasn't there a month ago.

November, 2001 Mystery Photo

November Mystery Photo. Kim Wiliams knew the answer. This was the wall of the City Hotel against the adjacent buildings before the City Hotel Park was built. The "wallpaper" showed different rooms in the hotel. Congratulations to the winner who'll take a guest to dinner at the Bullpen. And, thanks to all the others, and everyone but two entrants had the right answer. One said it was the Steel Drug Store Building and another said it was the Pennsylvania Hotel.

OCTOBER 2001 MYSTERY PHOTO

This is one of the highest structures in the area. The four pigeons perched atop it have a fabulous vista arrayed below them. Can you guess what business used to be there? No it was not a pet store that sold pigeons. Nor a training academy for carrier pigeons.

Jim Sheckler knew exactly where the"Pigeon Hotel" is located, right on top of the former location of Flavored Nuts, Gardner Importing, etc. on the southeast side of Logan Avenue, near 14th Street. He wins the prize for the October Photo.

SEPTEMBER MYSTERY PHOTO

We fooled some of you, but lots of people figured it out. Tilt your head and you'll see the High Rise in downtown Tyrone! Lisa Kirkpatrick of Adams Avenue in Tyrone was the lucky winner. Her correct answer was drawn from the dozens of entries.

We received a guess that was just a bit afield. One person guessed that it was the inside windings of a giant power transformer made by GE and Westinghouse at their plant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts during World War 2. Slightly off. But, loads of fun.

The August winner was Kim Hunter, who identified the Mystery Photo as the rear of the new Tyrone Elementary School.

The July contest winner, chosen by random drawing from all of the correct entries, was Virgie Werner of 14th Street, Tyrone, who correctly identified the Mystery Photo as The Villa Restaurant, for years the most popular eating place within 50 miles. Congratulations, Virgie. You and your family will enjoy dinner at the Bullpen. Thanks to everyone who participated. Now, try your hand at the newest Mystery Photo.

Pix Around Town

No Mystery here. It's Cubs with Phillip Kreckel, one of their leaders

Scenic Beauty at Reservoir Park. (2002)

We feel that Reservoir Park is one of the greatest community assets of "this place we call home"