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On Monday, Oct. 3, the Woodbury Borough Council conducted its regular meeting at 7 p.m. President Shawn Claycomb opened the meeting with a Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and calling the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. This included the resignation of Shane Suter due to him moving to another municipality. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved. The second phase of COVID-19 assistance funds was received, which was $13,860. Volunteer Fire Relief money totaled $1,431 and will be sent to S...
The 25th Annual Public Benefit Auction and Bake Sale, held in support of the Clinic for Special Children and the Central PA Clinic, was a success. An interview with Kathy and Herman Nolt took place Oct. 3 and following is the outcome. Friday evening the rib dinners, which sold out in 45 minutes raised $6,600. This year, there were 300 dinners. Next year, organizers hope to make about 800. The organizers thank all who stood in line or were not able to get a dinner for being patient and...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held its Fall Festival and Tractor Show on Sept. 17, 18 and 19. Thousands attended this event, and many brought tractors – most John Deere – and many others for display. Friday many food vendors and crafters arrived with their displays and great food, including the Lions of Loysburg and Sipes Smokehouse BBQ. The SCPR kitchen had homemade bean soup, steak sandwiches, gobs, chicken baskets and much more. Royal Rangers of Everett, under the leadership of Dennis Dib...
Supervisors met on Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. The treasurer's report ending Aug. 31, 2022, was approved as read. The PennDOT liquid fuels audit was completed. A report upcoming. Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported he worked on roads for Texas Corner and Golden Rule Road. Keller Engineers was present to discuss a bid for the T-561 Golden Rule Drive culvert replacement project that was done in the spring. Qualifications were changed on the qualifications for bidding. This opens it up to new bidding being ad...
Sept. 6, 2022, at 7 p.m., Woodbury Borough Council met for its monthly meeting. The meeting called to order after the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Shawn Claycomb. Next month will be the monthly budget approval. Shane Suter turned in his resignation. He will be moving to New Enterprise so he can no longer serve on the board. The official resignation date for Suter is Oct. 1, 2022. Vince Heaton attended the meeting and may consider serving on the council. Grass is getting long where the Kauffman property was demolished. The council may...
Martinsburg Mennonite Church resumed its Ladies Book Club on Sept. 6. Women from many local churches came together to study a book and share thoughts with each other. The book they are reading now is entitled "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World." Joanna Weaver is the author of this book, which shows how to find intimacy with God in the busyness of life. The club is now 10 years old. To celebrate, the group is reading the first book they read when they first started. There is still room in...
The annual auction to support the Clinic for Special Children and the Central PA Clinic was held Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8:30 a.m. at the Morrisons Cove Produce Auction. This was the 25th anniversary of this auction. New this year was a rib dinner on Friday evening. Dinners were sold out in one hour, which was 300 dinners. Some were disappointed they were not able to purchase one. Herman Nolt, a committee member, said, “We feel for those who were unable to get a dinner. We know they were disappointed. Next year we will increase the number of d...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion met on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse. Election of officers took place, and with the following outcome: • President Fred Mellott • First Vice President John Hileman and Second Vice President Brett Fisher • Board of Directors is Roy Kegg and Jay Claycomb • Treasurer Amy Mellott • Secretary Melanie Clapper The Fall Show is located on the club grounds at 145 Cave Road, New Enterprise. It will take place on Sept. 16, 17 and 18. The feature tractor for 2022 is John Deere. Tickets are still available from club memb...
Pastor Chris Heinlein from Curryville Church of the Brethren, located on Curryville Road in Martinsburg, shared his tale on his two donkeys. Their names are Ted and Fred, and they are beautiful white donkeys who are brothers. The donkeys are about 5 or 6 years old according to Pastor Heinlein’s vet. These two donkeys live at Heinlein’s home on Cove Mountain Road and are cared for by his wife Kathy and himself. The donkeys were rescued from a farm in Somerset after the owners of the farm bec...
On Saturday Sept. 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Morrisons Cove Produce Auction Building, the 25th benefit auction will take place. This auction benefits the Clinic for Special Children and the Central PA clinic registered as a nonprofit. All contributions and 100 percent of the profit will go to the clinic. The clinic was established in 1989. Its mission was to provide comprehensive medical care, integrate science and clinical medicine and share all knowledge with other facilities to improve the health of children with genetic disorders....
Saturday, Aug. 13, Peach Hill Market was alive with folks filling the parking lot. Peaches, fresh corn, cantaloupes, baked goods and much more filled their shopping carts. Outside, barbecue chicken dinners including homemade rolls, a free ear of cooked corn and homemade peach ice cream were given to guests. Peach Hill employees about 20 employees full and part time. Without the employees, this market would not be what it is. It takes a lot of help and knowledge from the employees to keep things going. On Saturday, many more employee family...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. in the township building. There were three residents attending the meeting. The land development plan for John I. Zimmerman was approved. Scott Baker swapped 0.869 acres of land with Zimmerman. Rebecca L. Nichols merged two pieces of land into one. Sewer management had six inspections in the month of July. A solar panel draft ordinance was discussed. John Hileman will investigate code definitions for personal and business differences. The ordinance was deferred until the...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its August meeting on Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. The secretary report by Melanie Clapper was read and approved. The treasurer report by Amy Mellott was also read and approved. The fall show will be held on the grounds on Sept. 17, 18 and 19. John Deere will be featured at this year's event. Tickets are available to win a John Deere tractor and other items. These can be purchases from any club member. Tickets will also be available at the tractor pull on Aug. 13 and at...
Saturday, Aug. 13, Peach Hill Orchard, located at 1086 Curryville Road, Martinsburg, will celebrate its 50th year with a Customer Appreciation Day. Chicken barbecue will be available for purchase. Chicken will be available around 10 a.m. until sold out with the store closing at 4 p.m. The rolls served with dinner are homemade by Peach Hill's own bakery. Each customer will also receive a free ear of corn on the cob and peach ice cream made with their very own peaches. This store and orchard got...
Woodbury Borough held its monthly meeting Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Woodbury Community Center. Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and then approved. Secretary and Treasurer Barb Wilt reviewed the expenditures, and they were approved by the council. Under old business, the Kauffman blighted property has been demolished and cleanup is proceeding by G & R Excavation and Demolition of Tyrone. President Shawn Claycomb will call Reed and Roadman regarding having three buildings owned by...
The July Southern Cove Power Reunion meeting was held on Thursday, July 7, at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Jason Hileman. Club Secretary Melanie Clapper read the minutes, which were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Amy Mellott and was also approved. The Antique Construction Equipment and Truck Show was held on June 18 and was to date the best attended show the club has had. The tractor pull on this day had 194 hook ups. The family of Noah Fox – a member of the club who was killed in an acc...
South Woodbury Township’s Board of Supervisors met on July 5, 2022, at 9 a.m. at the township office. All supervisors were in attendance as well as Secretary Rachel White. The meeting was called to order, and the monthly bills and treasurer’s report ending on June 30 were reviewed and approved. The application for County Aid-2021 Bridge Inspections was discussed. Reimbursement will be $2,368. The sewage management program had 14 inspections and two subdivision reviews. The board is working on a solar panel ordinance. A public meeting will be...
The Woodbury Borough meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance on July 5, 2022. Present were President Shawn Claycomb, Vice President Tim Wentz, Mayor Jordon Pabon, Shane Suter, and Ron Dibert. Minutes from June were reviewed and approved. The mayor reported he had given a couple notices out about grass cutting ordinances, and they were received well. Woodbury Area Community minutes were reviewed dated for April 2022. Stones were removed out of the front yard. Pat Snyder from the food bank attended with a request to purchase a freezer. An...
The annual Ox Roast was held on Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Even though the dates were moved this year, the ox roast proved to be very successful. Selling out on Friday and cooking 950 pounds of meat was a good indication. On Saturday, an additional 150 pounds of meat had to be purchased and everything sold out again. A total of 5,000 sandwiches were sold. The meat came from two local shops: Rhodes Meat Market in Martinsburg and Frederick's Meat in...
Cove Community Theater is doing a capital fund campaign by mopping yards. The first two yards mopped were Richard Sell along Route 36 and Garry Black in Woodbury. This is a fundraiser for the theater's building project. The sign left on the yard says "It's a Hard Knock Life! You've Been Mopped by Cove Community Theater" (as shown to the right). Money raised will go to the kitchen on the upper level of the Cove Community Theater building due to two instances of flooding this past year. There are...
Roaring Spring Food Bank was started in 2010 at Saint Luke's Lutheran Church located at 401 E. Main Street Roaring Spring. The Minister for this church is Amanda McCaffery. Ron Glunt had the idea for the food bank and got assistance from Mark and Sue Haliday. Saint Luke's Lutheran Church was the place that was willing to help with this much-needed endeavor. The food bank is located behind the church where there is a red door and signage. To sign up for this free service, go to the food bank on a...
Nine veterans received handmade patriotic quilts made by local members of the Patriotic Piecemakers of PA. This group known as the local Quilts of Valor group made this presentation at Serena House in the Marion Heights Community located in Hollidaysburg. This was the first ceremony held in this beautiful building overlooking the Allegheny Mountains. This community is part of self-care cottages ages 62 and up of Garvey Manor & Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence. Nine veterans received quilts during this service. John Letscher a resident in...
The Robert P. Smith Alumni Luncheon was held at The Cove Lions Community Building in Loysburg on June 18, 2022. This school was founded in 1930 when Smith was just 35 years of age after graduating from George Washington Law School. The first class graduated in 1934 and the last class graduated in 1957. Smith recognized the need for education and assured the resources were added to accomplish that and more. A cafeteria, library, and outside gardening classes were just a few of the amenities this school added. The school existed from 1930 to...
The June meeting for South Woodbury Township was held June 7 by the Board of Supervisors. All supervisors were present, as well as the secretary/treasurer. June 10 and 11 were New Enterprise Community Yard Sale Days for the first time. The minutes for May were approved as read. The May monthly bills and treasurer’s report ending May 30 were given. Funds were approved for engraving on the Memorial Wall at the township building, which came to $600. Articles for incorporation were received. The roadmaster gave his report for May, which c...
Woodbury held its annual yard sales on June 3 and 4. This small town was alive with folks walking yard to yard to see what treasures they could find. Carol and Sophie Snyder were enjoying the morning outside with their goods. Carol had a beautiful display of wooden items she had hand painted and were for sale. Circle K Gifts now located in the former Woodbury Church of God is a new business. This will be a gift shop with hours to be determined owned by Beth and Joe Kelly. This beautiful setting had table after table of new items available for...
Franklin Lamca is a local author now living in Bedford County but grew up in Blair County. He has just had his second book published entitled “The Devil Hound: In Search of Family.” This is a sequel to his first book called “Gypsies and the Blood Hound,” which he wrote from the years 2005-2012. Lamca loved to tell stories as a child. His mind was always busy coming up with new ideas and they came easy to him. His inspiration for his first book came as he was on an international mission in Germ...
Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m., a beautiful ceremony to honor veterans was conducted at Union Cemetery. Hundreds of attendees brought their chairs and watched as the Claysburg American Legion Band, under the direction of Dan Crist, played “Onward Christian Soldiers” and “Sounds of America.” The invocation was given by Claysburg Legion Chaplain Ray Glass. Diana G. Walter Dively represented Claysburg Legion Ladies Auxiliary and did a reading. Patriotic Music was sung by the Claysburg Communi...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held its monthly meeting June 2. Jason Hileman called the meeting to order. After the flag salute, prayer was given by George Dell. Minutes were read by Melanie Clapper and the treasurer’s report was given by Amy Mellott. Plow Days and the tractor pull on April 16 went well with 187 hook ups. The annual banquet was a success with over 200 folks attending. The tractor pulls on the same day had 174 hook ups despite the heat. Pillars are in the process of being poured for a swing set and cement will be poured in the m...
Woodbury Borough Council met Monday, June 7, at the Woodbury Community Center. Present were President Shawn Claycomb, Vice President Tim Wentz, Shane Suter, Wayne Brumbaugh, and Secretary Barb Wilt. Absent were Ron Dibert and Mayor Jordon Pabon. After the pledge to the flag, the meeting was called to order. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Expenditures for May were $3,954.73. June expenditures were $2,255.56. Total balance in general fund is $145,265.94. Total balance in General & State Aid is $157,063.06. The mayor had...
On Saturday, May 21, about 240 members of Southern Cove Power Reunion and their families attended the annual awards banquet on the Power Reunion grounds. It was a beautiful sunny day with the temperature reaching 90 degrees, but nobody seemed to care as it was a beautiful setting. As the group was arriving, club members were setting up last-minute touches. Fred Mellott, Whitley Furry and David Perrin were husking corn to be cooked with Mellott's steam engine for the dinner. Melanie Clapper,...
Blair County Garden Club had an abundance of attendees at its annual plant sale in Altoona at the Jaggard Street Church on Friday, May 20. Folks from Homewood and New Enterprise attend this great sale every year. Plants of all varieties, such as bleeding hearts, cactus, poppies, raspberry bushes, and lilies, were available for purchase. Despite the rain, people were buying large quantities and asking gardening questions. The mission of the Blair Garden Club is to further the education of its...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its May meeting on Thursday, May 5. Previous minutes were approved and read by Secretary Melanie Clapper. The treasurer report was given by Treasurer Amy Mellott and approved. Plow Days and the first tractor pull were held on April 16 with a “great turnout.” Jason Hileman reported there were 187 pulls despite the rain. Food sales are going well for the club at the kitchen. Clothing is available at all tractor pull events or from Melanie Clapper. New folding tables were purchased for events for clothing sal...
South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 3, at 9 a.m. in the Township building. All supervisors were present. Monthly bills and the treasurer’s report were reviewed and approved. The roadmaster reported tree trimming and snow plowing was done. An update was given on 2022 Golden Rule Drive culvert replacement project bids. All bids were rejected. The lowest bid did not meet prequalification. All other bids were too high. New bids will be submitted for the fall. A letter was sent to residents of 248 Chestnut St regarding p...
Joyce Bassler, chair for the Ladies Encounter, and her executive committee, comprised of Sharon Herr, Patricia David, Doris Miller, Karen Weaver and Linda Furry, did an outstanding job on the program entitled “Getting Good at Being You.” Many others were involved in hosting a table with favors and doing many other jobs. This was held at the Convention Center in Altoona on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 300 women attended this inspirational encounter. Due to COVID, this program had...
Woodbury Borough Council met on May 2 at the Community Center. All council members were present. Community Yard Sale Days will be June 3 and 4. Residents are reminded to have their yards and homes “esthetically ready” so yard sellers will have a good image of Woodbury. There is more information on the borough website. An ad will also be placed in the Morrisons Cove Herald. A Kaufman House update was given by Shawn Claycomb. The bank is in process of changing the deed with the judge. A land development ordinance is being developed and fur...
New to the area is Garman Seafood, located south of Woodbury on PA-36. “I want to concentrate on fresh wild caught Atlantic seafood,” said owner Elvin Garman. “This seafood comes out of Maryland.” Garman said that he carefully chose a company that believed in God being the provider. There is no other place in this part of the Cove to buy fresh seafood, he said. Garman said that he will provide seafood items such as grouper, flounder, salmon, lobster, snow crabs and oysters. For those who need ideas on how to cook something, Garman’s wife or s...
Curryville Church, located at 1535 Curryville Road, held a service on May 1 to bless the tractors and farmers. Pastor Chris Heinlein is the pastor of this beautiful church. He will be installed on Sunday, May 15. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. The video “God Made a Farmer”, narrated by Paul Harvey, was the prelude to the service. The message by Pastor Heinlein was on “Keepers of Creation.” He emphasized that we all need to take care of what the Lord has given us. He also st...
Denny Shoemaker is a lifetime resident of Woodbury and very well known throughout the Cove. He worked for New Enterprise Stone and Lime for over 20 years, but he is best known for his love of eagles and wildlife and his great photography. When Shoemaker was in Portugal in 1974 for the military, he found donkeys and carts being used for garbage trucks to be very picturesque. According to Shoemaker, it was like going back two hundred years. If he had been a photographer then, he would have snapped...
Southern Cove Power Reunion started its 2022 season off with Plow Days and a tractor pull on Saturday, April 16. Attendees came out to watch various men plow the fields at the Power Reunion grounds. Some of the men have plowed at their own farms for years. Other men wanted to help and just enjoyed plowing up the ground on tractors they have. Fred Mellott, Brett Fisher and others used the sawmill. They demonstrated removing bark and making boards from the tree selected. The kitchen was open with...
On Saturday March 26, 2022, in Frostburg, Md., four baseball players were formally inducted into the Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame. The hall's headquarters is in Evansville, In. Gene Decker was inducted from the Pen-Mar League in 2018. Dave Hoenstine, Denny Cowher and Reggie Nevins were inducted in 2020 from the Greater City Baseball League (GCBH)Altoona. According to Decker, at the banquet, many friendships and rivalries were renewed, memories and games were replayed. Decker described his...
Southern Cove Power Reunion’s meeting was called to order by President Jason Hileman. The Board of Directors previously voted to combine the monthly board meeting and the club meeting into one meeting. This is the first night of this new time. The board will make any financial decisions. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and given by Amy Mellott. Melanie Clapper gave the minutes from the last meeting, and both were approved as read. The apple dumpling sale made $500. Steve Ayers had contacted a contractor for the pavilion ceiling. The ceiling...
Ladies Encounter will be held on Sunday April 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona. Tickets will be available at local businesses and on the website. Mary Southerland is the founder of Journey Ministry and Co-Founder of Girlfriends in God, a non-denominational ministry that crosses many boundaries. Mary will share “Getting Good at Being You! No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” Learning how to live and finding out God’s plan was a game-changer for Mary. Gwen Smith, co-fo...
Woodbury Borough Council met for its April meeting. All members were present, except for the mayor. Four community members were present. The meeting was called to order by President Shawn Claycomb. The Woodbury Area Community Center minutes were passed around for review. Ceiling tiles will be obtained to replace water damage. The center is reviewing getting a water hook-up near pavilions. Mulch will be placed underneath the sign on the front of the property. Mini splits for heat/AC will be revisited in the bookstore and other rooms to help...
On April 5, the South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met for their monthly meeting at 9 a.m. The monthly bills and treasurer report were reviewed and approved by supervisors. A liquid fuel payment was received and was less than expected. The amount of $98,646 was received on March 2. The roadmaster report was given by Rick Musselman. Cinders were applied. Trees had to be cut. Bids were opened for the 2022 Golden Rule Drive Culvert Replacement Project. Five bids were opened, and it was awarded to the lowest bidder. The bid went for...
In March of 2021 Darin and Michelle Helsel opened their beautiful farm to the public. Michelle felt the presence of God on the land. They both wanted to share this place with the community and give back to others. One way of giving back was Helsel Harvester Homestead, a monthly event that provides an opportunity for vendors or those who want to start a small business to get started with a space. This also benefits shoppers who are looking for a day to get away and maybe find something they...
How do bus companies come up with locations for enjoyable trips? Tour guides who take trips for Freedom Excursions and some frequent riders were invited to attend the PBA (Pennsylvania Bus Association) Marketplace on March 22. The marketplace, held in Williamsport, had vendors from many counties and states. Those in attendance had the opportunity to walk through the show and talk with the vendors to see which trips had potential. Some of these places were Ocean City, Bedford County, Lancaster...
Southern Cove Rod and Gun Club in New Enterprise held a benefit shotgun shoot on April 3. This was to help a member who had been a victim of COVID with complications. There were 128 shooters in this event and many more family and friends who were not shooting supported this event. Prizes were given such as baskets, a small handgun and a small refrigerator. Games of chance were well loved, as was the 50/50 that was worth over $250. A total of $7,500 was raised by this benefit. The club would like to give a special thanks to all club members...
The Morrisons Cove Produce Auction officially opened March 29. It is located at 4826 Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring. Though it was a cold, brisk day, contributers bought a variety of flowers such as pansies, phlox, and some herbs such as basil. Mark Wisecarver is the auctioneer and will have the next auction on Tuesday, April 5, at 9 a.m. There is a food vendor selling breakfast sandwiches, cookies and homemade doughnuts. Though the sides on the building are put down to help with the cold,...
Sometimes the world we live in makes you sad, depressed, feel like just giving up and question your own existence and plan for your life. So many live alone and have nobody to help them or share their sorrows, problems or even their triumphs. I felt the need to share this story with you today to help shed light on a devastating illness that was turned around because of Linda’s strong will, belief in God and great family support. In Linda’s words, “Sometimes life takes you in a direction you n...
On Friday evening at the Lutheran Church in Duncansville, 11 veterans received quilts made by the local members of Patriotic Piecemakers of PA. These quilts serve a tangible reminder of appreciation and gratitude for service members. They are wrapped around the veteran when presented to bring comfort. There were seven Army veterans, one Marine, one Navy, and two Air Force in this group of veterans. The group receiving quilts included Ronald Putorek, Dale Felice, Donald B. Miller, Eugene Biddle,...
