25 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 22, 1998

Willard and Nancy Campbell, owners of Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, were presented with the 1998 ACE Award at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Farm-City Dinner held at Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The award is given annually to an outstanding farm family, agribusiness or individual for Agricultural Community Excellence.

WTAJ-TV 10 weatherman Tom Casey went to the Larry Kulp farm in Fredericksburg to milk cows as part of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s job exchange program. The program allows those with urban jobs to switch positions with those in agriculture. In keeping with the trade, Philip Kulp went to WTAJ’s studio to help Casey with the on-air weather report.

Mrs. Jeanne Bolger entertained at the 76th convention of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican women in Harrisburg. Mrs. Michelle Ridge, Pennsylvania’s first lady, was in attendance.