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With the number of World War II veterans dying at the rate of more than 600 per day, it was a rare occasion to have two veterans of the conflict together in Chambersburg on Thursday. World War II veteran and best-selling author of “Hell's Guest,” Col. Glenn Frazier, 89, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting at The Orchards Restaurant. He shared his experiences of fighting a losing effort to save the Philippine Island of Luzon from the Japanese to the infamous six-day Bataan Death March and three years of torture in Japanese prisoner of war camps.

Pennsylvania State Police in Fulton County were seeking a man in connection with the Tuesday robbery of the F&M Trust Bank branch at the Penn's Village Shopping Center. An arrest warrant was issued for Aaron Lee Deneen, 27, of 380 Lions Park Drive, McConnellsburg, police said. Deneen had not been taken into custody as of Tuesday night, police said. Anyone who sees Deneen is advised to use caution  and call state police at 717-484-3131. Police said a man identified as Deneen entered the bank at 2:39 p.m. and gave a handwritten note to one of the tellers that read “give me what you have and you will not get hurt,” police said.

A McConnellsburg, Pa., woman was charged with cutting a man on the arm with a knife, Pennsylvania State Police said. Ella Bernice Spriggs, of 328 Heritage Drive, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering and harassment, according to a state police news release. Troopers said the incident was reported at 8:26 a.m. Friday in Todd Township, Pa., where  the man was cut during an argument, state police said. Spriggs was released Friday from the Franklin County Prison after posting a $10,000 bond, a records employee said. 

McConnellsburg volleys by JB By DAN KAUFFMAN / Staff Writer MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - It doesn't always matter how you win, as long as you win. Despite its 16-14, 15-6 victory over No. 10 James Buchanan on Monday, McConnellsburg volleyball coach Greg Hays knows his No. 6 Spartans weren't at full speed. continued "We played 16 games (in the Bellwood-Antis tournament) this weekend," Hays said. "I had the girls loosen up early ... I knew James Buchanan would come over the mountain and play strong.

PREP VOLLEYBALL McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. -- Hannah Young had five aces, 36 digs and 50 kills to lead Broadfording Christian Academy to its second McConnellsburg tournament championship. Broadfording finished second in pool play, losing to Greencastle, but defeated Fannett-Metal, Shippensburg and Milton Hershey to advance. In the semifinals, Broadfording beat James Buchanan 27-25, 25-12 before gaining revenge with a 25-22, 22-25, 15-11 win over Greencastle in the finals.

McConnellsburg woman dies in accident McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - A McConnellsburg woman died following a two-vehicle accident Sunday in Todd Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police in Fulton County. The police report said Louise G. Gordon, 73, was not wearing a seat belt in the 4:03 p.m. accident at U.S. 30 and Old U.S. 30. She was thrown from the 1991 Buick Century that she was driving westbound on U.S. 30. Police said Gordon tried to make a left turn onto Old U.S. 30 and pulled into the path of an eastbound 1992 Cadillac driven by Edward Knoft, 59, of Apopka, Fla. Gordon's car was hit on the driver's side.

PREP VOLLEYBALL McConnellsburg 3, Berlin 2 BOSWELL, Pa. -- A'leese Dickerson had 30 kills, 13 digs and four blocks to help McConnellsburg defeat Berlin 22-25, 25-15, 25-11, 22-25, 15-9 in a PIAA District 5-A first round match at North Star. Emily Watkins had 19 kills, Lisa DeShong had 50 assists and 18 digs, and Valerie Green had 16 digs for the Spartans. McConnellsburg will play North Star tonight at 6 at Shanksville. MEN'S SOCCER Two Hawks on Region XX team Hagerstown Community College players Brian Kukucka and Alex Manea were named to the 2009 All-Region XX team.

McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - After the Cumberland Valley Christian boys basketball team defeated McConnellsburg 50-44 at CVCS on Dec. 18, most people expected the rematch at McConnellsburg to be close on Monday. The Spartans had other ideas. Hunter Homistek nailed four first-half 3-pointers, McConnellsburg made nine 3s overall and the Blazers were ice cold on offense as the Spartans raced to a 30-13 halftime lead and cruised to a 59-36 victory. Homistek made two 3s in the final minutes of the first quarter, and hit his other two in the early stages of the second quarter as McConnellsburg (9-4)

GIRLS BASKETBALL SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. - Megan Gephart scored 17 points as Shippensburg won in double overtime 57-47 over McConnellsburg in the Lady Greyhound Holiday Tournament on Monday. MConnellsburg (1-5) came back from an 11-point third quarter deficit to force the overtime, led by 20 points from Jamie Morton and 15 from Kim Johnston. MCCONNELLSBURG (47) Johnston 15, Morton 20, Weller 4, Paruch 2, Culler 4, Evertts 2. Totals 20 2-3 47. SHIPPENSBURG (57)

bonnieb@herald-mail.com McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - The son of longtime McConnellsburg mayor Max Stenger will take over his father's seat. James H. Stenger, a Republican, won the mayoral race Tuesday with 164 votes to Peggy Sue Bailey's 44. Incumbent Rudy Mihilick was defeated in the May primary. The late Max Stenger had served as mayor of McConnellsburg for 42 years and was recognized as one of the oldest mayors in Pennsylvania. James H. Stenger, 61, owns The Toyer's Shop, a machine shop and engine manufacturing business in McConnellsburg.

McConnellsburg Elementary School children will have opportunities next academic year to take home produce and other nutritious food. Fulton County (Pa.) Food Basket Inc. will administer a Power Pack program to send food home with children on weekends and before school breaks. All students are eligible. The program is being conducted in cooperation with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. That organization and the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation both donated funding for the initiative.

With the number of World War II veterans dying at the rate of more than 600 per day, it was a rare occasion to have two veterans of the conflict together in Chambersburg on Thursday. World War II veteran and best-selling author of “Hell's Guest,” Col. Glenn Frazier, 89, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting at The Orchards Restaurant. He shared his experiences of fighting a losing effort to save the Philippine Island of Luzon from the Japanese to the infamous six-day Bataan Death March and three years of torture in Japanese prisoner of war camps.

Marian Park, 85, of the Fulton County Long Term Care Unit, and formerly of Burnt Cabins, Pa., died Thursday, May 2, 2013. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa. The service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Walter F. "Fred" Wakefield, 85, of Needmore, Pa., died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pa. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa. The service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Sideling Hill Christian Church, Needmore.

Edward A. Peffer, 83, of McConnellsburg, Pa., died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg. Visitation will be Thursday one hour before the service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg. The service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are by Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg.

Eugene C. Klevgard, 63, of McConnellsburg, Pa., died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at The Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville, Pa. Visitation will be one hour before the service Monday at Pleasant Ridge Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Pa. The service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg.

Esther E. Mellott, 78, of St. Thomas, Pa., died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Falling Spring Nursing Home in Chambersburg, Pa. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa. The service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Marie S. Shimer, 77, of McConnellsburg, Pa., died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Fulton County (Pa.) Medical Center. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg.

Lena P. Richards Bergstresser, 96, of McConnellsburg, Pa., died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Chambersburg, Pa. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg. The service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Cito United Methodist Church, McConnellsburg.