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On Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 veterans were awarded with Quilts of Valor. The ceremony took place at Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg. Local veterans honored at the Quilt of Valor ceremony were Robert L. Hampton, Sr. Air Force, 1962-90; Richard Brantner, Navy, 1964-70; and Robert Dickson, Army, 1968-70. Other veterans honored were Dominic DeRubus, Army, served 1964-66; John Divido, Army, 1968-69; Joseph DeRubis, Army, 1960-61; David Dahlin, Air Force, 1954-58; William Radebach, Army, 195...
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., hundreds of folks stood in lines for breakfast, doughnuts, pies, gobs, and other items. It did not take long before the many shelves of homemade baked goods were empty. Other food items for the day consisted of chicken, ice cream, fruit, French fries, hoagies, and homemade soft pretzels. There was a total of 23 quilts offered for sale, including quilt tops. The silent auction had many handcrafted items including a wooden table and chairs that sold for $1,500. There was a...
Sept. 7, 2021, the South Woodbury Township board of supervisors met. There were also two residents of New Enterprise at the meeting. The office will be closed Sept. 20 through Sept. 24, 2021, for vacation. A liquid fuels audit was done on Aug. 3. The balance was accurate and placed on file. Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported Memory Lane blacktop was reviewed and checked for a problem. Bridge #5, which is in located next to the Johnson property, was inspected on Aug. 6, and it was noted that concrete was coming off the sides. The concrete must...
Kristi Oberman, president of Woodbury Borough council, has resigned effective Sept. 7, 2021. A replacement is being sought. Those who have any interest in this position, please contact the borough. Paving at the Community Center was initiated by the township. A hearing was conducted on the Kauffman House with all parties. It will take at least 30 days for an outcome to be reached on what will be done with the blighted property, which is a danger to the community. Sharon Graybill has been appointed the new majority inspector. The mayor position...
Justin Garner (shown) and his family spoke out to those passing by in Claysburg on Saturday, Sept. 4. Garner, his spouse and children, held signs to oppose the mask mandate to affect Claysburg schools starting Sept. 7. According to Garner, he believes it is "an unlawful order of mandated masks on children. We are told it is law but it is not. The secretary of health for Pennsylvania issued the message. No one should be forced to do something against their will. Psychology tells you it hurts...
On Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., the 24th annual benefit auction and bake sale will be held. This will be held at Morrisons Cove Produce Auction, 4826 Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring, 16673. Those who have never been to this auction are missing out on a day of fun, bargains, and scrumptious food, all for the benefit of the Clinic for Special Children and Central PA Clinic. Local auctioneers, such as Mark Wisecarver, have volunteered their time to help this cause. Donations are needed for the auction. All donations will benefit the Clini...
Lisa Becker has known all her life what hard work is about. Becker grew up in Newry, the daughter of Bill Hite, who owned a farm. In 1979, while working on the farm, she learned various aspects of baking, decorating, dough making, and other jobs related to the baking business. To move on to a higher position, Becker had to have 1,000 hours in learning the job she wanted to do. While working at Jethro’s in Altoona, Becker paid attention to how the dessert area was handled. Little by little, s...
The WINGS (Women into Nurturing God’s Spirit) group of the Greenfield Charge of the United Church of Christ held a gift basket raffle at the Claysburg Community Days Celebration on Aug. 14 and 15. These ladies have been hosting the basket auction since the Claysburg bicentennial celebration in 2004. Each year the group has between 50-70 baskets containing a wide variety of items including back to school or college, pet, bath and body, handyman, cooking, and much more. Gift cards to local businesses are very popular as well. Baskets are d...
Todd Hall is no stranger to plays having been an actor himself, but he is a stranger to directing. Hall has been preparing since June of this year for "The Mousetrap." "The Mousetrap" is the longest running stage show in the world, written by Agatha Christie. According to Hall, this play began as a short radio play written as a birthday present for Queen Mary, the consort of George V. It was broadcast on May 30, 1947, under the name Three Blind Mice. Drawn from the real-life case of Dennis...
Kevin Mearkle of Mattie has been working on his unique book for close to four years. Mearkle, in cooperation with the Bedford County Historical Society, has done intense research to identify an accurate account of Bedford County Civil War soldiers and counties contributing to the war including residents who enlisted in other places. "Over 150 soldiers in Southern Bedford County enlisted in Maryland," said Mearkle. "Other county residents enlisted in surrounding counties like Harrisburg or Philad...
Sunday, Aug. 22, Woodbury Community Center came alive with laughter and socialization while enjoying free ice cream. Faith United Methodist held their third and last ice cream community event for the summer. This event was hosted by Bill and Paula Barnett. Ritchey’s ice cream was served to all who attended along with various ice cream toppings and snacks. The Barnetts expected to have a bigger crowd than the two previous events as each event showed more attendance. Games such as ladder ball, c...
On Aug. 14, at the 26th annual Little Miss Claysburg Pageant, Alaina Musselman won the title of Little Miss Claysburg Queen. She is the daughter of Terri and Christopher Musselman. Musselman enjoys cheerleading and dance. When asked by the judges what her wish would be, Musselman was quick to respond emphatically, her wish would be to get rid of COVID-19. Mallory Rose Dodson, the 2019-2020 25th Annual Silver Anniversary Queen, crowned the winner. Dodson is the daughter of Christa and Ryan...
Money from the Resolution on American Rescue Plan Act will provide the township with $109,508. This money has guidelines on what it can be spent on. The money must be appropriated toward something and completed by 2026. It cannot be used on roads or bridges. The roadmaster’s oral report was given by Rick Musselman. He reported mowing, a tree removed off the road, potholes patched, and Mulley Lane completed. With the Don and Dorothy Replogle Revocable Trust Agreement, the lot line is permitted to be enlarged to two acres. The rest of the g...
August meeting of the Southern Cove Power Reunion was held as usual. Meeting called to order by President Jason Hileman. Minutes from last month meeting were read by Melanie Clapper Club Secretary. Treasurer’s report given by Amy Mellott. The hometown checking account has a balance as of July 31 of $22,941. The hometown museum fund has a balance of $4,236. There were 138 hookups at the last tractor pull. There were no break downs. Pruning of some of the woods has been done. An updated water line is in process of being placed. There will be a...
Woodbury Borough’s July meeting took place at the Woodbury Area Community Center. The group discussed paying their portion of a bill to have the Community Center blacktopped. Usually, the bill is sent to the borough without anyone from the borough being included on how this amount was obtained and how the decision was made. The borough hopes to work with the township on these issues in the future. They would like to be included when large bills that affect their budget are requested. A letter will be sent to try to help the communication p...
Holiday Bowl in Altoona held the 13th Annual Blair County Strikes Back Bowling Bash on July 30, 2021. The bash raised money and awareness for families with autistic members in the community. Profits will be used to assist with needs of those in Blair County with an autism spectrum disorder. New programs will be developed, and direct support will go to families and individuals affected by autism through the efforts of Community Connection. Assistance will be given to Dreams Go On Therapeutic...
Are you searching for an activity to enjoy with friends, family, church groups etc.? Go to 2373 Cove Mountain Rd. in Martinsburg for a spectacular corn maze. This beautiful corn maze was done on five acres of farmland. Process and design were done by Philip Kulp of Kulp Family Farm. This is the farm's second year to have a corn maze. The maze is self-serve and is open all daylight hours. Sign a waiver, take a card and map, and find the matching hole punches throughout the maze. A donation is...
The Woodbury Borough Council met on July 6. Minutes were presented, reviewed and accepted. The borough has completed all the necessary paperwork to receive COVID-19 funds. This will amount to $27,000 being given to the borough over a two-year time. The council was concerned about the recent fire on Main Street and the loss of the town post office. They would like to recommend that the new post office is relocated to the Woodbury Area Community Center, which would bring revenue to the building, is handicap accessible, and has ample parking....
South Woodbury Township held their board of supervisors meeting July 6, at 9 a.m. John Hileman Jr. took the seat of Jeffrey Imler who resigned. The monthly bills and treasurers report was reviewed and approved. Total liabilities and equity is $2,275.898. Wastewater treatment facility has a balance of $104,559.31. Total liabilities and equity is $6,846,718. The Bedford County tax collection audit was received and there were no discrepancies. The wastewater account audit is being reviewed. The...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion meeting was called to order by Jason Hileman. Treasurer Amy Mellott gave the treasurer’s report. There is $4,236 in the Hometown Bank Museum Fund. In the Hometown Bank Checking Account, there is a balance of $19,567. At the last tractor pull, which was also the construction show, there were 126 hook ups. According to the club, the pull went very well and there were a lot of spectators for the construction show and the pull. The concession stand is open at all events. The Lions supplied food also at that show. The...
Samuel E. Rhodes of Woodbury, who formerly worked in construction, collects ice cream freezers and lawn tractors. In his collection of ice cream freezers, Rhodes has 430 freezers the oldest dated from 1889. Among his many freezers, Rhodes has freezers in wagons, handheld small freezers that roll back and forth and large freezers that make 14 quarts. The freezers come from many different places, including auctions, flea markets and eBay. Considering how long ice cream has been around, one could s...
At the Southern Cove Power Reunion's construction show on June 19, some of the main attractions were the Hydra unit, Unit Crane shovel and a tractor dump trailer. Attendees enjoyed watching the demonstration and the antique trucks on display. Lori Bagley from Little Rock Natural Remedies sold basket raffle tickets to help the Martinsburg Library, the Roaring Spring Library and the Door Organization. The Door Organization is a center located in Bellwood where teens can go for help and socializati...
Woodbury Borough held its monthly meeting. The treasurer’s report was read. There is $104,409 in the general fund. There is currently no mayor. The members discussed the money they will get in the future from COVID-19. Nothing is for sure at this time, but some money may go to the water authority and sewer authority for improvements. Ron Dibert attended the Bedford County Association of Municipalities meeting and discussed concerns about ATVs on the public roads. Some federal and state laws are looking to allow ATVs on public roads. It was a...
Cove Community Theater group has been working hard to make improvements and develop entertainment for the community. The theatre is located at 5768 Church View Road, Loysburg. Mary Ellen Laird, proprietor of the company, said the group has been selling beef sticks and Gardners’ Peanut Butter Meltaways for a fundraising project. The theater has also been receiving sponsorship funds. The theater is planning on remodeling the kitchen in order to follow inspection guidelines. An elevator will be installed to help handicapped individuals go to t...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held their June meeting. The treasurer’s report, given by Amy Mellott, treasurer, showed $4,036 in Hometown Bank Museum Fund. The Hometown Bank checking account has a balance of $30,924. The payment for the concrete for the pavilion has not been paid as of this time. The May tractor pull 153 hook-ups. Members enjoyed the banquet in May and over 200 people attended. According to some members the corn was a huge success. The corn was cooked in the steam engine owned b...
Two longtime members of Martinsburg Mennonite Church have birthdays this month. The church honored these members with cards and balloons. This small but mighty church has been holding church services in the church parking lot for over a year via FM radio. Neighbors have commented positively, and the church has had some new attendees at the service. This month Paster Joe Furry plans to open the church once again. Although the church will be open, the parking lot will also remain open for those...
The Board of Supervisors have accepted the resignation of Jeffrey Imler as of June 1, 2021. Supervisor Rick Musselman and Jay Claycomb thanked Imler for his service and said, “It was a pleasure working with you and you will be missed.” Treasurer’s report was presented and accepted as read. Total Liabilities & Equity is $2,262,885. SWT Wastewater Treatment Facility has a balance as of 5/31/2021 of $88,502 as of May 31, 2021. As of May 31, 2021, Total Liabilities and Equity has a balance of $6,841,449. Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported he cut d...
The Bair Foundation of Blair County, located at 615 Howard Ave. in Altoona, held a celebration at Valley View Park on May 4. The Bair Foundation, founded in 1967, has said its mission is to “build strong children, strong families and strong communities” through foster care, adoption, kinship, family services and behavioral health. Jamie Fetter, program director, and Ashlee Long, permanency specialist, coordinated the program. Over 40 staff members attended the event. Fetter said, “Our goal...
April 28 started out as a day of work on my property at 103 Ott Road New Enterprise. This was a day of trying to make my small stream look better without breaking any rules for cleanup. Raking leaves and fallen walnuts and pulling items that were trapped in the muck, such as a rug and flowerpots, was quite the task. Wearing knee-high muck boots, I worked hard with a friend trying to make the little stream look more appealing. A man stopped by in a van asking for directions to a neighbor’s home. The neighbor, who was my mailman for years and a...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion met on May 6. Treasurer Amy Mellott reported that currently there is $4,036 dollars in the Hometown Bank Museum Fund. The checking account balance is $36,493. The pavilion was cemented by Valley View Builders and is ready for the Power Reunion banquet for members and their families by reservation only. This will be held on May 15 at noon. The Royal Rangers of Everett will be cooking and providing the meal with ice cream from Ritchey’s Dairy. The topic of having corn with the meal raised many questions: Is it p...
With spring and summer approaching, Woodbury Borough Council will send out a reminder of ordinances that are common for this time of year. To see the entire ordinance, contact Secretary Barb Wilt at (814) 766-3111. The Nuisance Ordinance discusses accumulation of garbage and rubbish, burning of such and storage of abandoned or junked automobiles. The Bonfire and Outdoor Rubbish Fires Ordinance covers burning of trash, leaves or small branches with an adult in attendance. Time set for burning is 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. There is no burning on...
Plow Days was held at the Southern Cove Power Reunion Grounds on Saturday, April 17. This was an opportunity for attendees to participate in the plowing of about 25 acres of ground. Many years ago, plowing was not as easy as it is today. The ground was tilled with equipment such as a 1929 Cletrac Crawler, as shown in the picture with owner Cy Mellott. The Crawler is track driven. Plow Days has been going on for about 15 years. This year's started at 10 a.m. The first tractor pull started at 4...
The Spring Country Store Tour was held April 15-17. The event was socially distanced. Roots in the Cove featured many gift ideas including flags, gnomes and landscaping items. The Village Closet & Country Store now features a large boutique with clothing and shoes, along with a new toy department. Allen and Eugene Garman also have wooden furniture for purchase in the store. The Village Closet & Country Store featured two main attractions for the Spring Country Store Tour. Joan Bush, who resides...
How did Blair Bassmasters come to be? It started with B.A.S.S. in 1967. Ray Scott launched the concept of competitive bass fishing by forming Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. In 1981-82, six to eight sportsmen got together and decided to start a bass club and create a format to fish bass tournaments. During this time, clubs had to become part of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. Clubs have their own competitive tournaments each year and the individual members compete for points, trying to be in the top six places in their club. These six...
The April regular meeting of South Woodbury Township was held on April 6 and lasted one and a half hours due to many items on the agenda. The treasurer’s report showed $2,115,387 in total liabilities and equity. Wastewater Treatment Facility total liabilities and equity is $6,836,350 as of March 31, 2021. Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Payment of $102,127 was received by the township. Bids were opened for a road project which is Mulley Lane in New Enterprise. Russell Standard, which has an office in Chambersburg, won the bid at $38,776. Work should b...
Saturday April 3, more than 300 folks showed up for a Southern Cove Power Reunion auction. Mark Wisecarver, auctioneer, handled a lively auction with many items to be auctioned. Wisecarver conducted the auction from the back of his pickup truck, as he usually does. Auctioned items included tractors, a buggy, bikes, all types of tools and machinery. Also, a new chicken coop, file cabinets, fencing, swings, fishing rods, buckets of nails, assorted dog cages, ice cream makers and many other items....
Flowers, including yellow dahlias, pink petunias and coleus, along with potatoes and mushrooms, were a few of the items auctioned off on March 30 at the Southern Cove produce auction. Folks gathered in anticipation of buying the first of the season's hanging baskets, pots and flats. Aaron Martin, owner of the auction building at 1428 Woodbury Pike, was at the auction Tuesday. Martin explained that the produce auction started in 1996. "We are farmers," he said, "and we need more growers. We...
Joan L (Replogle) Ritchey, 77, of Martinsburg formerly of Woodbury, passed Feb. 24, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Center. She was the daughter of Jesse L. and Sara Kathyrn (Honsaker) Replogle and married Herbert Lee Ritchey June 18, 2000. Ritchey was the secretary of Martinsburg Mennonite Church for 34 years. According to her brother Roger, she attended this church all her life. Sons are Eric L. Ritchey wife Tina, Lincoln P. Ritchey wife Jeana and Patrick Richey. Grandchildren Tyler Ritchey wife...
The Woodbury Borough Council met for its regular session on March 1, 2021, at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. All members were present. President Kristi Oberman opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Expenditures were reviewed and the treasury report was given. The total amount in the general and state aid account is $92,396.73. The mayor position remains open and the majority leader position. Those interested in serving are asked to please contact the council. The Lower Alley work is on hold until the spring. The...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held a meeting on March 4 at 6 p.m. for the directors and a second meeting at 7 p.m. for the members. The club grounds are located one mile west of New Enterprise at 145 Cave Road. The group’s phone number is (814) 766-2100. Board of Directors for 2021 are: President: Jason Hileman Vice President: Fred Mellott Secretary: Melanie Clapper Treasurer: Amy Mellott Past President: Jessica Bothell Upcoming Events Mark Wisecarver’s Spring Consignment Sale will be held at the club grounds on April 3, 2021. Contact Wis...
South Woodbury Township Board of Directors met on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 9 a.m. in the township building. All members were present with an attendee from the public, Laura Jackson, present. Judith Ott, representing the Morrisons Cove Herald, was also present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was done after the call to order by Supervisor Rick Musselman. It was announced the workers compensation audit will be conducted March 2 at 1:30 p.m. The treasurer’s report was given, with total of monthly bills for February reviewed. Total liabiliti...
Would you like to make a difference in the life of someone who resides in a nursing home? Valentine’s Day is coming, and you could help create joy for someone. Help Long’s Outpost and WFGY-98.1 F.M. (Froggy 98.1) send a little love to area seniors who have not been able to visit with family and friends in recent months. Long’s Outpost and Froggy are working together to sponsor a valentine event. Before Feb. 9 persons may drop off items at the following sponsors: Evergreen Manor Inc., Long’s Outpost, McCoy’s Lawn & Garden and Dutch Hill Choc...
In October, Mike Lightner, activites direstor at The Village at Morrisons Cove in Martinsburg, and Chaplain Beth Pyles sent letters to groups and churches. In this letter they provided visitation and the continued restricted visiting policy due to COVID-19 and thanked them for all they have done for their residents. At that time churches were invited to participate in collecting various items needed for a Christmas bag for each resident. More than 40 letters were sent out, and the result was "ph...
Woodbury Borough Council met Monday, Dec. 7, at the Woodbury Area Community Center. Councilmembers passed two ordinances – one dealing with sidewalks and one with boilers. Sidewalk Ordinance The new sidewalk ordinance will take effect Jan. 1, 2021. The ordinance is No. 2020-1, and the council found it is in the best interests of health, welfare and safety for the borough and its citizenry to amend its prior ordinance. The owner, occupant, or tenant of every property fronting upon or alongside any sidewalk in the borough is required to remove o...
LifePoint Health held a ceremony Nov. 17 honoring Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. This event was held with the pandemic restrictions in mind. Forty attendees were in a tent at any given time and chairs were spaced a part with each chair holding a tube of hand sanitizer. Temperatures were taken as each person entered the tent and hand sanitizer was provided while everyone wore a mask. LifePoint Health named Conemaugh Nason Medical Center a National Quality Leader. This...
A new business opened in August at 2673 Woodbury Pike, Woodbury. "The Garage" is a mixture of authentic, rustic, classic and chic. This business is a combination of two businesses in one. It is home to "The Rusted J" owned by Lisa Jay and "Walnut Tree Lane" owned by Marcy Smith. This mother and daughter team has opened a shopping space for the community. According to Jay, the items are unique and one of a kind. There is a waiting list of vendors who would like a space in their business. Each...
Spring Cove Elementary and Martinsburg Elementary schools held a safe fun event for their students Oct. 27 at the SCES in Roaring Spring. Principles and reading specialists from both schools wanted to do something fun, safe and educational for their students who have been unable to have many activities. Staff members from both buildings wore costumes and decorated their vehicle trunks after a book theme or name of a book...for example, "Charlotte's Web," "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ba...
The Woodbury Community Center was the place to be on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. A wonderful uplifting trick or treat event was done by members of Faith United Methodist Church with social distancing in cars and people wearing masks. Woodbury traffic was slowed down with the assistance of two fire trucks from Southern Cove Volunteer fire company and its members. A truck was placed at either end of the main street and signage to slow down was provided. Woodbury Café was lit up with lights which also...
Woodbury Borough Council met Nov. 2, at the Woodbury Area Community Center. The council tentatively adopted the 2021 budget, which would include a real estate property tax increase from 1 mill to 1.5 mills. For the average homeowner, this would cost approximately $20 more a month and provide about $6,000 a year to the borough. A raise has not been initiated for about 10 years. The budget is available for review at the Woodbury Post Office. The council will adopt the 2021 budget at a later meeting. The council discussed two new ordinances that...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met Monday, Nov. 2, at the township building. The supervisors are genuinely concerned with the amount of paper that is coming through the sewage system. They said they are finding buildup of materials that lead to function problems of the system. Mop strings, paper products such as flushable wipes, disinfectant wipes, disposable undergarments and even tampons are clogging the system. Although many labels say they are flushable, supervisors said...
