Published: July 10, 2008 10:28 pm      

In brief: DUI task force will be out this weekend

ALTOONA – The Blair County DUI Task Force will continue increased enforcement of the drunken-driving law this weekend.

This past weekend, the Task Force conducted roving patrols with 49 motorists being stopped for violations, he said.

Traffic citations and warnings were issued, said Christopher Cohn, operations coordinator for the Task Force.. In addition, three motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

Lithograph sale

to help YWCA

A limited edition lithograph depicting an historic Kernville home will go on sale today, with proceeds helping pay for revitalization of the YWCA and other endangered structures in Johnstown.

The lithograph, by artist Robert Hunt, is of the Daniel Judy house at 308 Haynes St., which was built in 1902 for the general superintendent of Cambria Iron Works. It was designed by Johnstown architect Walter Myton.

The fundraiser is a joint effort of the YWCA, the law offices of Abood, Russell, Pappas & Rozich, and the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies.

Of the 200 original lithographs signed by the artist, the remaining 180 will be sold for $150 each. More information: 536-3519.

Conemaugh Twp. polling place moves

EBENSBURG – Conemaugh Township’s polling location at its township building is being changed to the Southwestern Cambria County Water Authority, 79 Vogel St., Johnstown.

County commissioners approved the change recently and will pay $50 in rent, plus a $25 janitorial fee.

Conservation group to hold bike fundraiser

MEYERSDALE – Conservation leaders around the country are pedaling to raise money for the National Association of Conversation Districts.

Local conservation leaders will bike 258 miles in five days beginning Monday in Ohiopyle and ending in Washington, D.C., to raise $280,000 to renovate the NACD Headquarters Office in Washington.

Somerset Conservation District officials will present a check to the bikers at 9 a.m. Monday at the Meyersdale Train Station.

Curve hosting

home run derby

ALTOONA – It’s time to break out the cleats and head to the ballpark.

The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers are bringing a home run derby to each of the 11 minor league baseball stadiums across the state. These events, taking place throughout July, will not only raise funds for the PBCC but will raise awareness of the disease.

The derby for the Altoona Curve will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20 at Blair County Ballpark.

Teams of four may participate at the reduced “Friends of the PBCC” rate of $500 per team. Each team receives hats, jerseys, commemorative baseballs, and a souvenir team photo. Points will be based on where the ball lands.

For more details or to sign up, visit the home run derby Web site pahomerunderby.org or call PBCC Executive Director Heather Hibshman at (800) 377-8828, ext. 102.

IUP hosting

addiction program

INDIANA – The Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute will host its 20th annual summer school from Monday through July 18 at IUP.

The theme for the year’s school is “High-Risk Children, Families and Behavioral Health.”

The programs will include the latest information on addiction, addressing minority youth issues, working with adolescents, sex assault, adult recovery strategies, building resiliency in children and the family and other topics. Credits will be offered to attendees.

Information: (724) 357-2227 or (800) 640-7421.