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On Friday, June 16, Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company once again held its annual ox roast. The group prepared 1,500 pounds of beef in one day and 1,000 on the other. The beef comes from Rhodes Meat Market. They begin cooking around 5:30 a.m. and finished around 10:30 a.m. Each day, beef and noodle soup and ox roast sandwiches are available for purchase. Also, there was homemade French fries, pies, ice cream and other items to be purchased. The food was sold from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday...
The Board of Supervisors of South Woodbury Township met on June 6, 2023, at the township building. Quorum was present. The township office will be closed July 4, 2023, for observance of Independence Day. The July 5, 2023, board meeting will include budget planning. Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2022 need to be reviewed. The secretary will contact Fire Company to see if someone could make the next township meeting to review. FY 2021 & 2022 Liquid Fuels Audit was completed on May 17, 2023. It was...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion met on June 8. The kitchen did very well at Mark Wisecarver’s Consignment Sale. Plow Day also went well. There were 237 hook-ups for the April tractor pull. The Texas Roadhouse fundraiser continues to be successful. Peanuts can be bought at each event and there is a coupon on each one for a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse. A speaker is in the process of being replaced at the track. Odd Short Line Tractors for the 2024 pull was passed. Mr. Hoover from Martinsburg’s Agricultural Parade Committee was pre...
Larry Violet is well known in the community and in the town of Williamsburg. He has been working as a van driver at the Village at Morrisons Cove, offering God’s word to some residents. On Thursday, May 26, Violet held his first service as chaplain at the Village. During his sermon, Violet talked about Jesus and his journey finding his disciples. Hymn signing was incorporated into his service and his wife Debbie accompanied him on the electric piano. He also incorporated a song about d...
The June 5 Woodbury Borough Council meeting was held in the Community Center Building at 7 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was called to order by President Shawn Claycomb. The secretary report from May was reviewed and approved with no changes. The treasurer’s report was also reviewed, and discussion took place on possibly taking out CDs in the future. Steps also are being taken to move accounts from Mid Penn Bank to Hometown Bank, as it is closer for the treasurer. Old business included discussion on Lower Alley storm drain r...
Thursday, May 25, Northern Bedford County High School hosted a mock accident sponsored by the Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company, the Southern Cove Ambulance Service, and the Northern Bedford County SADD Chapter. The purpose of this event was to make students think about drinking, driving, personal safety and the responsibility of mature decision-making when their lives and lives of others are involved. A simulated traffic accident was staged on the school grounds. Participants had theatrical...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion Award Banquet took place on the club grounds with about 200 folks attending. Weather was not a problem for the banquet, but quickly changed for the tractor pull, which had to be canceled due to rain and will be held Saturday, May 27, with weigh-in at 3 p.m. and start at 4 p.m. The awards, presented by President Fred Mellott, started with Distinguished Member of the Year, which went to Dennis Wiles. Steve Ayers was named Member of the Year. The Deceased Member of...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on May 2 at the township building. The building was closed on May 16 for the Municipal Primary Election. PSATS Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries was attended, and good information received. Township General Fund Audit for Fiscal Year 2022 was completed no deficiencies found. The Final Subdivision Plan for Lon Gates was approved. Sewage Management Program report was given. Seven regular inspections, one holding tank inspection and one permit were done. Community Yard Sale...
Woodbury Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023. The sidewalk in front of a home that had been torn down was damaged at that time. This situation remains ongoing, and contact will be initiated with the owner to see if anything can be done. Woodbury Community yard sale remains set for June 2 and 3. American Rescue Plan funds received will be used to fix a road on Lower Alley that has an area that is dipping. A bid was received by Russell Standard for tar and chipping the lower...
Cove Community Theater wowed the audience once again with its version of "Robin Hood the Musical." The diverse cast of children and adults kept the audience in stitches. These actors had a long day on Saturday, with a matinee and an evening show. The play and dinner lasted more than 4.5 hours. The setting of Sherwood Forest itself was amazing with the creation of the oak trees. Joshua Curry of Martinsburg played the role of Robin Hood (shown). He gave a lot of credit to the people behind the sce...
Bonnie Floyd, author of “Bound to a Promise,” was the speaker this year for Ladies Encounter on April 29, 2023. The event was held at Faith Assembly of God. Hundreds of women attended this event. The band Generations led the praise and worship. Their voices were a great inspiration to the audience. Floyd shared her testimony of love, murder, and redemption, including many miraculous updates on what her ministry is doing on the island of Barbuda. Floyd’s enthusiasm for what the ministry is doing...
The Board of Supervisors of South Woodbury Township met Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the township building. All supervisors were present. There were no public attendees. The office was closed on April 10 due to training and April 21 to 28 for a vacation day. Update on Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Financial Report for FY 2022 was to be given by a representative, but this has not happened as of yet. This will be ongoing to reach some clarification. The roadmaster reported brush had been cleared last month. Bids were opened for paving to be...
On April 8, the Southern Cove Power Reunion grounds were alive with items for sale and interested buyers. People brought their machinery, wire, animal pens, and tractors to be auctioned off. It was a beautiful day, and some attendees were there at 7 a.m. The auction did not end until 5 p.m. This auction takes place two times a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. It is a good time to get rid of items you do not need and sell to those who do. Mark Wisecarver rents the grounds for the...
On April 15, Plow Days and the first tractor pull of the year took place at the Southern Cove Power Reunion. The weather was unpredictable, but some plowing did manage to take place. Jim and Greg Clapper and Bob Reffner managed to do some plowing despite the off-and-on rain showers. Up until 12:30 p.m., it was unsure if the pull would take place, but the rain subsided enough to have it. People came from all over, anxious to participate and observe the pulls with the various sizes and makes of...
Southern Cove Power Reunion met on April 3 at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Fred Mellott. New business Bedford County Visitor Bureau reimbursed the club for 50 percent of the advertising for 2022. The sled has been repaired for events and will receive some paint this week. Gun raffle tickets are currently for sale by club members as well as raffle tickets to win a tractor at the fall events and some other prizes. Rodney and Allen Boyd will be donating the toy tractor for the event. They will also be donating a hay wagon....
Woodbury Borough had its April meeting on April 3 at 7 p.m. President Shawn Claycomb, Vice-President Tim Wentz, Ron Dibert, Secretary and Treasurer Barb Wilt, and Vince Heaton were present. Mayor Jordan Pabon was absent. Co-stars were contacted and 22 tons of salt were ordered. This will save the borough money. Tar/chip quotes from George Spinelli are being obtained and advertising will be done. This is for Lower Alley, Lodge, Grange and three small tributaries of Lower Alley. Community yard sale days are June 2 and 3. Woodbury Community Center...
On March 26, Faith United Methodist Church, located at 133 Main Street, Woodbury, held a spaghetti dinner. "We wanted to connect to the community by having this free meal," Pastor Josh Tobias said. "Since COVID, there have not been many community dinners and we wanted to change this and give folks a place to come, eat and socialize." Monetary donations are accepted, and the funds collected will be divided between Meals on Wheels and the Woodbury Food Bank. On Sunday, April 2, the church will...
Woodbury Borough Council met for its March meeting Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The borough still needs to contact G&R Excavating regarding the sidewalk where the Kauffman residence was demolished. Shawn Claycomb will be ordering one truckload of salt through Costars that will be delivered later in the year toward fall. The BCAM meeting will take place on March 22 and Ron Dibert will be attending. The borough will be putting out bids for some tar and chipping of several streets/alleys within the next couple months. The community yard sale will be...
South Woodbury Township Supervisors met on March 7 at 9 a.m. at the township building. Southern Volunteer Fire Company Financial Report for FY 2022 is waiting to be released after a representative attends a meeting to discuss. The International truck is still out for repairs. The Pa. Rural Water Association Conference is scheduled for March 27 through the 30. Southern Cove Fire Company Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS Awards Banquet is April 1 at 5 p.m. The supervisors trimmed trees this month that were close to or leaning on wires. The next meeting...
In the past month Martinsburg Mennonite Church had two events to help to increase socialization and to support community restaurants. On Wednesday, March 8, the group had lunch at 11:30 a.m. at La Fiesta Restaurant at the Blair County Airport with 16 in attendance. Each Sunday, the group gets together after church to eat dinner at another local restaurant. This past Sunday, they ate at the Spring House Grille (shown) in Roaring Spring. Nineteen attended this event. This small but mighty church...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held its monthly meeting on March 3, 2023, in the Clubhouse. Twenty-three members attended the meeting. There are now eight LED ceiling lights in the museum and an outside light in place. The tractor pull sled is getting repaired with a new pan for the upcoming season. A grader is being reviewed and repaired with new clutches. May 20 will be the club’s annual banquet on the grounds. Royal Rangers of Everett will be catering the meal. The club is having a gun raffle as a fundraiser. There are 1,200 tickets being sold....
The Cove Community Theater performed "A Murder at the Fire House" at Breezewood Firehall on March 4 and 5. The murder mystery was set within a fire company. The play This event started out with a musical production from Flint Chandler, the fire chief who was always known as a ladies man. He made his way around the room, flirting with the women and leaving a phone number with them. A murder took place and the janitor bounded into the room falling on the floor and yelling. The victim in this...
Woodcock Valley Lions once again sold its famous Swiss Steak Dinner, including noodles, corn, coleslaw, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Homemade cake was given for dessert. This was a takeout dinner only. This well-known dinner has been served by the Lions since 1985. COVID did stop the dinners for a while and they lost some members due to COVID. Deb McKnight is in charge of the kitchen and oversaw as well as packed the dinners to take out. The Lions will have meals to take out the first...
Osterburg has a new general mercantile store called O'Leary Creamery and Cafe. The store is located at 213 Heritage Road, Osterburg. This store was originally owned by Bobbie Hinton since 1983. Hinton passed away in 2022 soon after he sold his store. The new owners are Dennis and Laurie Diehl. Dennis grew up in Osterburg and his wife grew up nearby. Osterburg Creamery was one of the first creameries in Osterburg years ago. Laurie has always wanted a little cafe and her dream has become a...
On Friday, Feb. 25, Imler Fire Company opened the doors for its popular fish fry for the first time since 2020. Folks were there earlier than 3:30 p.m. waiting for the doors to open. The takeout line grew to more than 125 people and there were more than 100 people eating in. Folks were busy chatting and socializing with each other while they waited. Gary Baker and his wife Tonya spearhead this dinner and it takes a lot of volunteers to be able to make this event happen. This dinner consisted of...
On Sunday, Feb. 20, Kountry Kids 4H Club held its monthly meeting at the Southern Cove Power Reunion at 1 p.m. More than 20 children and leaders attended this event. Kountry Kids was brought to life once again after some time in October of 2022 with a meeting and the membership has been growing. The age group is 8-18. Kaytee Tew and Shelby Over are the leaders of this group. Goats, rabbits, lambs, dairy beef, pigs are just a few animals the children raise for this club. The meeting was called...
Ken Thompson (shown right) started catching Bluegills at the age of three when he could barely stand. At the age of 14, he started bass fishing. His love of bass fishing led him to a tournament in Leesburg, Fla., where he participated in the The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division season-opener at the Harris Chain of Lakes from Feb. 1 through 3. Thompson was one of 260 pro anglers and 260 co-anglers participating. The top 25 with the largest and heaviest bass were able to...
Woodbury Borough met on Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. The expenditures and treasurer report was given by Barbara Wilt. The next Bedford Co. Association of Municipalities (BCAM) meeting will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Legion. President Shawn Claycomb gave an update on tar and chipping that is to be done on Lower Alley, Lodge and Grange streets. Claycomb also discussed COSTARS, which is a co-op municipality group. He has applied to this on behalf of the borough. This will enable the borough to get salt or stone at...
On Feb. 7, South Woodbury Township held its Board of Supervisors meeting at 9 a.m. at the township building. All supervisors were present along with Keller Engineer, Guyer Brothers and Southern Cove Emergency Medical Service (SCEMS) representatives. SCEMS comments Public comments were made by SCEMS. They discussed a Mutual Aid Agreement with Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service (HALAS). This is not set in place as of yet, but the two are negotiating an agreement. This would mean that when a call is coded as needing an advanced life...
Woodbury Borough met on Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. The expenditures and treasurer report was given by Barbara Wilt. The next Bedford Co. Association of Municipalities (BCAM) meeting will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Legion. President Shawn Claycomb gave an update on tar and chipping that is to be done on Lower Alley, Lodge and Grange streets. Claycomb also discussed COSTARS, which is a co-op municipality group. He has applied to this on behalf of the borough. This will enable the borough to get salt or stone at...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion’s February meeting took place on Feb. 2 at the Club House. Over 20 members were in attendance. The secretary report was given by Melanie Clapper, club secretary. Minutes were accepted as read. Amy Mellott gave the treasurer report, and it was approved. In the discussion of old business, electricity was put in the museum building. The cost to do this was $1,600. More light will be added outside and inside of this building soon. Barb Detwiler, who oversees the kitchen, stressed that more help is needed for the even...
Hydroponic farming is not new to Peach Hill. They have been growing tomatoes this way for 30 years. But over time updates are needed and in the winter of 2022, a new controlled environment greenhouse was built. Peach Hill owners looked to a company called Cropking of Ohio. Cropking has many customers in the United States and in more than 20 countries. After determining how big they wanted the greenhouse to be and working with the designing crew, this new adventure began. This system is far beyon...
On Monday, Jan. 9, Circle K Gifts in Woodbury and Denny Shoemaker (shown left) held a joint fundraiser for the Over's Christmas tree in Woodbury. Refreshments followed the presentation. This tree has been a tradition and an icon of Woodbury for many years. It has become very big, and the cost of electricity can be high especially since it is decorated with large bulb Christmas Lights. The tree is 97 years old now. For weeks leading up to the fundraiser, Shoemaker made postcards of places in the...
The first meeting of Southern Cove Power Reunion was held on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. in the club house. The secretary report was given by Melanie Clapper and approved. The treasury report and profit and loss comparison sheet were given by Amy Mellott and both were approved. Banners at the track were taken down for the winter and the kitchen and bathrooms were winterized. A budget had been set at last meeting to get electricity put into the new building and this process has been started. Also, a budget...
South Woodbury Township's monthly meeting featured nominations from supervisors and a change in positions. Rick Musselman will move to vice chair and John Hileman will move to chair. Rachael White will remain secretary/treasurer and Jay Claycomb will remain a supervisor. Ritchey, Ritchey and Koontz will remain the CPA Auditor. Wages and benefits were set. The laborer and secretary/treasurer wages are $16 an hour. There was an increase in vacation days from 8 to 12 for the secretary/treasurer....
Woodbury Borough held its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 in the Community Center. All members were present except for the mayor. The treasurer report was given by Secretary/Treasurer Barb Wilt and was approved. There is a balance of $187.523 in the General and State Aid accounts. The BCAM meeting will be held on March 22 at 7 p.m. at Bedford Legion. There are two meetings a year and each borough must attend one of the two meetings to get money reimbursement. The next meeting date is to be determined. Borough News magazines were...
Lori and Scott Douglas of New Enterprise have been blessing New Enterprise with homemade luminaries for the past five years. Lori had decided she wanted to try this for New Enterprise just to bring some Christmas spirit to the town. Luminaries are made from cutting plastic milk jugs, adding sand, and placing a 3-inch candle in the middle of the sand. The Douglases make their own candles by melting wax and pouring into the glass candle. These are reused each year as well as the plastic jugs....
Curryville Church of the Brethren, under Pastor Chris Heinlein, held a Christmas dinner made by the Sollenberger ladies on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Dennis Shoemaker (shown) of Woodbury, a well-known local photographer and wildlife lover, presented a series of photos. The program included Shoemaker’s experience in Wyoming at Jackson Hole and Yellowstone, as well as his time in Hanies, Alaska, with bald eagles in the Chilkat wilderness. Shoemaker also showed photos from Yosemite National Park, Phoenix, G...
On Dec. 9, Southern Cove Power Reunion started the Second Annual Country Christmas Light Show at 5:30 p.m. The grounds were filled with displays from area businesses, groups and families. Folks driving through the grounds could turn their FM radio to 90.1 to listen to a Christmas playlist. A stop at the clubhouse for a visit with Santa, hot chocolate, and cookies was a highlight of the exhibit. On Saturday night, Dec. 10, there was a two-horse drawn wagon families could ride in as they enjoyed...
The Inkwell writers group meets on Tuesdays at Manzoni's Brick Oven and Brewing in Duncansville at 6 p.m. Inkwell is open to anyone who is interested in writing and learning more about becoming an author. Included in this group are writers who have written poetry, books, and have published or are looking to be published. Beginners looking for advice or how to proceed or those looking for help finding an editor are encouraged to attend a meeting. This group will assist and give advice on how to...
Monday, Dec. 5, Woodbury Borough Council met at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. All members present as well as resident Doug Miller. The treasurer report was given with the balance in the general and state aid fund as $184,768. The sidewalk in front of the Kauffman residence that has been demolished and will need replaced. Applications were sent to Bedford County Commissioners to claim leftover County Aid money, which is about $190. Meeting dates were reviewed for 2023 and will be advertised. The budget was adopted for 2023. Water...
South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Dec. 6, 2022. The time of meeting was changed due to deer season. The office will be closed on Dec. 26 and 28, 2022, and open on Dec. 30. Auditors will meet on Jan. 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The treasurer report given including monthly bills. Total liabilities and equity is $2,542,769. The South Woodbury Township Wastewater Treatment Facility has a balance of $72,745. There was an update on the Mid-State Trail pedestrian bridge replacement. The engineers are working to determine the best way to...
On Nov. 19 and 20, Cove Community Chorus performed once again at Spring Cove Middle School Auditorium. "Sing! Salute! Celebrate!" was the title of the program under the direction of Sue Stoudnour. Stoudnour graduated from Central High School in 1964. Stoudnour said, "It's great to be back with the chorus. Tom Kunkle had invited me to direct this group in 2018 for the spring concert. Kunkle has resigned and when asked for this year, I committed with much joy and expectation." In 2012, Roaring...
On Nov. 7, Woodbury Borough met in the community center at 7 p.m. Expenditures were reviewed and showed the total balance in General, and State Aid is $184, 675. The council is in the middle of transferring all funds to Hometown Bank. Woodbury Area Community Center forwarded minutes to the borough to review. This report stated that Jeff Hite is looking at running new wiring from the main panel to the food bank to safely operate a new freezer. Mini splits are being considered for several areas in the WACC to help lower fuel costs. The kitchen...
Grace Community Church formerly Woodbury Cafe opened its doors to adults and children as part of an "All Halloween Eve" celebration, according to Pastor Brad Reed. This was the first Halloween celebration to be held in the church. Pastors Brad and Marlene Reed and members of the congregation dressed in Toy Story costumes to welcome attendees. Brad said the church wanted to serve God in a safe and welcoming place for neighbors. Also in Woodbury, a drive-through Trick or Treat was held by Faith...
On Oct. 20, 14 members and friends of Martinsburg Mennonite Church traveled to Chambersburg to Cumberland Valley Relief Center. The center, sponsored by the Peace Churches of Cumberland Valley, works with the Mennonite Central Committee to provide hunger relief and material aid in the name of Christ. Volunteers weave rugs, quilt, sew patches for comforters, cube tallow for soap, wrap bars of soap, do meat canning, make newborn kits, make sewing kits, health kits, and many other services. Twice...
On Oct. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Homewood in Martinsburg held its Annual Fall Bazaar in Givler Cultural Center. Everything was set up in the hallways and in the cultural center. Jeff’s Jams & Salsas was in attendance. Handmade pottery from Jone Bush was in the center. Jone is well known for her pottery and has done demonstrations. JoAnn Sorge had many homemade garden flags of all patterns. Susan Metzler had wreaths, door decor and table decorations. Attendees could not pass Debbie S...
On Oct. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Homewood in Martinsburg held its Annual Fall Bazaar in Givler Cultural Center. Everything was set up in the hallways and in the cultural center. Jeff's Jams & Salsas was in attendance. Handmade pottery from Jone Bush was in the center. Jone is well known for her pottery and has done demonstrations. JoAnn Sorge had many homemade garden flags of all patterns. Susan Metzler had wreaths, door decor and table decorations. Attendees could not pass Debbie Schlom...
The regular Southern Cove Power Reunion (SCPR) meeting was held Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Fred Mellott. Minutes were read by Melanie Clapper, club secretary, and accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Amy Mellott, which was accepted as provided. It was reported that the SCPR fall show was “very successful,” possibly the biggest show yet. Many positive comments were given by the public. Club members were thanked for all the hard work they did for the show. There were 388 hook ups for the fall...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Sept. 6. During the public comments part of the meeting, Hollidaysburg Ambulance (HALAS) EMS Director Rob Craig, who has been a paramedic for 25 years and was raised in this area, discussed a situation. Craig stated that the competing ambulance service AMED has been coming to small municipalities, hoping to become the official ambulance company for the municipality. Craig said that Hollidaysburg EMS has been working well with Southern Cove EMS and would like to partner more with them....
