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In the early ’60s, an open dialogue between teenagers and parents was about as common as a chitchat between David Duke and Malcolm X. In our home, this dialogue gap was widened still further. Mom and Dad were sneaky, and if they weren’t comfortable talking about a particular subject, they had a few tricks that they used over and over again to avoid having to explain things to the kids. The most common tactic was to just not talk about it, and hope that it would go away. Naturally this only worke...
Northern Bedford County High School's Engineering by Design class in December entered into the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. On Thursday, Jan. 3, the class was officially named as state champion for Pennsylvania. The contest is a nationwide competition that challenges students to inspire change in their local communities by developing solutions to complex issues using STEM skills. As a result of being named the state winner, the high school will receive $20,000 worth of free technology wit...
The new year has the Martinsburg Borough Council thinking of adopting a fireworks ordinance. Council initially discussed an ordinance regarding fireworks following the Fourth of July holiday last year, when borough residents were setting off fireworks days following July 4. The issue was brought forth again during the council’s first meeting of 2019 on Monday night, Jan. 7, primarily because of fireworks in the borough in the early-morning hours of New Year’s Day. Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover said he read in the Jan. 3 edition of the Mor...
Sixteen students from three area FFA chapters were honored with the prestigious Keystone State Degree during the 2019 Pennsylvania Mid-Winter Convention on Monday, Jan. 7, in the New Holland Arena of the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Northern Bedford FFA had 10 students who received their degrees, and Central Cove and Williamsburg had three each. Recipients from Northern Bedford were Hannah Bechtel, Jay Ebersole, Whitley Furry, Cameron Garman, Daisy Norris, Danielle Norris, Kyleigh Reasy, Abby Ritchey, Lily Stenning and McKenzie...
Paul F. "Junior" Brumbaugh, 89, of Williamsburg RR, went home to be with The Lord late Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. A funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 5, at Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RR. Pastors Thomas P. Hanks and Eric J. Fether officiated. Private interment was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Paul was born on Oct. 22, 1929, in Williamsburg RR, son of the late Paul A. and Ruth E. (Allison) Brumbaugh. After the passing of...
Leroy F. "Red" Detwiler, 79, of Williamsburg RR, passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, 2019, at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after battling several health issues A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 5, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Williamsburg. Private interment was held at Shellytown-Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg RR. Red was born on July 18, 1939, in Williamsburg, son of the late Evelyn O. Detwiler. Surviving are three daughters: Evelyn Weyant in...
Ramona G. Whitfield, 93 of Roaring Spring, formerly of Saxton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Friends may call at 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral today, Thursday, Jan. 10, at Akers Funeral Chapel, www.akersfuneralchapel.com, Saxton. Burial will be held privately at Yellow Creek Reformed Cemetery. Ramona was born on Sept. 19, 1925, in Broad Top, a daughter of the late William and Ida Mae (Lane) Fleck. She was united in marriage to Robert F. Whitfield. He preceded her in death on March 14,...
Janell E. Criswell, 89, a resident of The Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at the village. A funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 7, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Williamsburg. Pastor Betty J. Royer officiated. Private interment was held at Royer Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Janell was born on Aug. 6, 1929, in Hollidaysburg RR, daughter of the late Leroy and Wilda K. (Hoover) Chamberlain. She married Robert C. Criswell on May 5, 1949, in...
Janet Louise Wyles, 75, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at her home. A funeral was held on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren. Interment was at Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury. Janet was born on Aug. 25, 1943, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Gerald and Ada (Stiffler) Baker. She married Russell Wyles on Nov. 23, 1963, in New Enterprise. Surviving are her husband, Russell; son Shawn Wyles and wife Nicole (Childers) of New Enterprise; daughter Dawn Love and husband Jesse of New Enterprise; son...
Charles J Marvich, 72, of Sandhollow, Idaho, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Funeral Home: Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell, Idaho....
The Claysburg Area Public Library is proud to be starting a Girls Who Code Club. Girls Who Code is a free after-school club which will work with facilitators to learn and/or improve their coding skills. The club will introduce girls in grades 6-12 to women who are currently making a difference by coding. The members will create their own website through teamwork with other members. The club will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and will last until 5 p.m. It will continue on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. All who are interested may call the...
Pennsylvania’s resident population grew to 12,807,060 as of July 1, 2018 according to the latest population estimates from the U.S Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program. This estimate marks a slight growth of just over 100,000 persons since 2010 when Pennsylvania’s population was 12,702,873 persons. Pennsylvania remains ranked fifth in terms of population size, having surpassed Illinois in 2017. Pennsylvania had the eighth-lowest rate of growth (0.8 percent), similar to other Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states like New York (0.8 perce...
According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a child will find a loaded gun in his home today and pick it up. That gun will discharge and either kill or seriously wound the child. The CDC estimates that in the United States, eight children per day are victims of what is known as “family fire,” an accidental shooting from an unsecured firearm in the home. According to the CDC, in 2016, the latest year data is available, imp...
The Whiting family recently posed for a four-generations photo. Shown are (front row, from left): Ava Whiting of Phoenix, 4 months; Donna (Snyder) Baker, great-grandmother, of Roaring Spring; (back row, from left): Cindy (Baker) Whiting, grandmother, Gibsonia, Pa.; Charlie Baker, great-grandfather, Roaring Spring; and Alex Whiting, father, of Phoenix. The photo was taken in October in Phoenix....
A Duncansville man faces a list of charges, including felony counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with minors and corruption of minors, after a state police investigation into the sexual assault of a girl beginning in 2017. Michael D. Lastra, 48, allegedly began molesting the girl in 2017 when she was 13 years old. Police charge that Lastra continued molesting the girl in 2018 when she was 14. According to the charges, state police were...
When Jim Gregory was sworn in to the Pennsylvania State Assembly on New Year's Day, the newly elected representative of the 80th District capped off a journey that began a year ago, when he announced his candidacy for the seat then held by Judy Ward. Gregory said his decision to run was based on his desire to maintain the district's conservative values while helping the district grow. "I am committed to ensuring that constituents receive the services they deserve as well as maintaining and...
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Attorney Dana Cooper Moss to serve as a Sarasota County Court Judge in Sarasota, Florida, beginning on Thursday, Jan. 3. Judge-elect Moss is a 1989 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg. She earned a B.A. in political science from Penn State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. An official investiture ceremony was held Friday, Jan. 11, in the Sarasota County Administration Chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota....
James Carolus Dunmore of Queen has been named to Eastern Mennonite University’s (Harrisonburg, Virginia) dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Students named to Eastern Mennonite University’s dean's list have achieved a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no withdrawn, incomplete, or failing grades for 12 semester hours of standard grades....
It was a tough week for the Central Lady Dragons as they dropped three non-league games and saw their record fall to 3-6 on the season. Marion Center 45, CHS 41 On Jan. 2, the team traveled to Marion Center and came up short 45-41. The game was close throughout with the hosts leading by two after one quarter and three at halftime. Central had an impressive third quarter (14-9) to lead by two entering the final frame but was outscored 12-6 in the final eight minutes to come up short. Kylie...
Tussey Mountain jumped out to a 17-7 first-quarter lead en route to a 61-30 thrashing of Northern Bedford last Wednesday evening, Jan. 2, in high school girls’ basketball action. The visiting Lady Titans held a 37-19 halftime lead against the Lady Panthers and were never challenged in the second half. “We had difficulty with their pressure defense,” Northern Bedford first-year head coach Jon Ewart said. Madison Cottle hit for four treys and 14 points to pace the Lady Panthers, now 1-7 overall. Tussey also took an exciting junior varsity conte...
For several years now, we have been bombarded with information about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and how it is negatively influencing Pennsylvania's deer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has told us that CWD is spread by small non-living particles called prions. Most scientists agree with this. However, Dr. Frank Bastian (MD) at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Department of Agriculture, School of Animal Sciences, has advanced an alternate theory about what causes CWD. His research...
The Monday Mixed League standings for the week of Dec. 10 are: W L Custom Works 173.5 60.5 James Drug Store 165.5 68.5 Hometown Mar. 141 93 Over's 131 103 Hinish & Assoc. 122 112 Aquaman 120 114 Snipe Hunt. Soc. 83 151 High scores: Team three: James Drug Store 2156 Team single: James Drug Store 804 Men's three: Clair Banks 597 Men's single: Jeff Hinish 225 Men's average: Clair Banks 201 Women's three: Crystal Burns 612 Women's single: Crystal Burns 224 Women's average: Jen Beard 186 ********...
The Central Dragons improved their record to a stellar 8-1 with a solid non-league win over Tussey Mountain at Penn State Altoona on Jan. 2. The Dragons returned to Mountain League action on Jan. 9 with a trip to Philipsburg-Osceola followed by a trek to Clearfield on Jan. 11. Central hopes to play its first game in the school’s renovated gymnasium the following Tuesday, Jan. 15, against Tyrone. Against Tussey Mountain, the Dragons took a 12-10 first quarter lead and led 28-20 at intermission. Central’s Braden Kitt scored 11 of his tea...
Northern Bedford played some of its best basketball of the year but unfortunately it was only for a half last Friday night, Jan. 4, at Tussey Mountain in boys’ action. A big second half elevated Tussey to a 77-48 Inter-County Conference South win. The Panthers came out strong and traded leads early with the Titans before TM took a 15-14 lead after one period. Tussey went on a big run early in the second period, but two Caleb Diehl treys cut the lead to 29-23 midway through the second. Down 40-31 at the half, Northern Bedford again whittled t...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team is off to a 7-1 start following victories over Mount Union and Marion Center during the past week. C-K 58, Mount Union 34 At Claysburg-Kimmel on Jan. 4, the Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 28-14 lead at halftime and cruised to a 58-34 victory over Mount Union. C-K outscored its visitors 30-20 in the second half. C-K’s Megan Hartman drained five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points. Emily Claar added 10 points in the victory. C-K 67, Marion Center 57 A 28-11 run in the third quarter pro...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School wrestling team earned five falls and two victories via forfeit en route to a 42-24 win against visiting United on Jan. 3. Bulldogs who had falls during the victory were Hunter Dively (126), Zach Claycomb (132), Cade Keithley (145), Levi Brown (152) and Cooper Lingenfelter (195). Kobe Harr and Logan McDonald were awarded victories by forfeit at 170 and 285 pounds, respectively. United was awarded three victories by forfeit and earned one fall. There were double forfeits at 182, 106 and 113 pou...
Juniata Valley scored at least 20 points in each of the four quarters during its 91-49 victory at Williamsburg on Jan. 3 in high school boys’ basketball action. The Green Hornets led 21-15 after one quarter and 41-30 at the break. Juniata Valley outscored Williamsburg 50-19 in the second half, including 25-4 in the final eight minutes. Adam Uplinger’s 11 points led three Williamsburg players in double digits. Jared McCall and Shane Brantner each added 10 points. Lambert Palmer added seven points, seven rebounds and four assists for the Blu...
The Northern Bedford High School wrestling team dropped a 58-18 decision to visiting Tussey Mountain on Jan. 3. The Titans earned six falls, won three via forfeit and one by major decision. NB’s Austin Mowry (170) and Alex Fouse (195) pinned their opponents. Kyle Guyer (285) and Ian Sherlock (138) earned falls for the Black Panthers....
The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team slipped to 3-5 on the season following an 76-21 setback at Juniata Valley on Jan. 4. Juniata Valley held Williamsburg to single-digit scoring in all four quarters while rolling up 31 points in the first half and 45 points in final 16 minutes en route to the victory Anna Ward scored a team-high nine points to lead Williamsburg....
After a tough Mountain League loss to visiting Bellefonte on Jan. 3, the Central High grapplers defeated three of their five opponents at the Bloody Run Duals at Everett on Jan. 5. Michael Fowkes, wrestling at 182 pounds, started the Jan. 3 action with a fall in just 63 seconds. Alex Bowman (113) later had a decisive 16-4 decision before Logan Marko (160) pinned his man at 5:19. On Jan. 5, the Dragons defeated Johnstown (42-37), United (69-12) and Juniata Valley (60-18). Central fell short against Forest Hills (62-7) and Tussey Mountain...
While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The 2019 seedling order form is available online, and sales were set to begin Jan. 7. The Howard Nursery grows tree and shrub seedlings for state game lands, participating Hunter Access cooperators, the Seedlings for Schools program and the Game Commission’s conservation partners. Any remaining surplus is available to Pennsylvania residen...
The first drops of rain on Monday forenoon, Dec. 31, splashed into my face when I was biking home with a box full of groceries. I was thankful to be home before the showers poured down but not surprised that it rained. It only seemed right for the last day of 2018 to have rain. Since then the new year has been trying to buck the trend and bring us sunshine, but it seems hard to accomplish. Mud still prevails as do the mild temperatures. But "I care not today what the morrow may bring, if shadow...
The Martinsburg Area Community Fund has received a total of $40,263 through Friday, Jan. 4. The amount received is $2,737 short of the goal of $43,000. Residents and businesses in the Martinsburg and surrounding sarea who did not receive letters regarding the fund drive but wish to contribute may send monetary donations to the Martinsburg Area Community Fund, P.O. Box 240, Martinsburg, PA 16662. The annual fund drive will support 15 charitable agencies that do work in the Martinsburg area....
Oh the beautiful blank palette of a new year. The possibilities are endless. Will this be the year we get in tip-top shape? Will this be the year I become independently wealthy and finally employ the house staff of my dreams? Will this be the year we finally eradicate all the weeds from the garden and flower beds? Perhaps if independent wealth has been achieved, a gardener could be hired – even better! You just never know what a year will hold. Sometimes it brings good changes and sometimes i...
Back on Nov. 29, we suspended our study of the Book of Acts. We saw the Church had consecrated Barnabas and Saul for a new work God had ordained. It was a work to reach out to Gentiles (non-Jews) and bring them to Himself. We spent the following weeks looking at God's Plan of Salvation. I hope those weeks were helpful to you and you responded as God invited you to respond. Today, I plan to resume our study in the Book of Acts. Of course there will be digressions, because they are needed from...
Two music artists played bluegrass, country and rock and roll on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Woodbury Cafe. Glen Roub (left) and Don Claycomb, both from Altoona, entertained the audience for more than two hours The artists played songs such as Crystal Chandeliers,” “Have you Seen the Rain?” and “Devil Woman.” Roub has played professionally for many years in California and New York. Recently he was playing with the Jaffa Shrine String Band and has been featured on WTAJ-TV 10. He will be seen on W...
Rehearsals for the Cove Community Chorus’ spring concert are underway. The chorus group practices at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the sanctuary of Bare Memorial Church of God, Roaring Spring. The spring concert, entitled “Listen to the Music,” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Spring Cove Middle School auditorium, Roaring Spring. All are welcome to join the chorus. No auditions are required. The church is located at 508 E. Main St....
Bill Imler of Everett is hoping to keep music alive in the Morrisons Cove area. Imler is managing a new endeavor that will bring music entertainment to the Woodbury Area Community Center. Two musical groups will perform from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the WACC. There will be a cover charge and food will be available for purchase. There will be a 50/50 and karaoke. Grimm’s Family and Friends will perform. The group is comprised of Renee Primal, Jerry Woods, Don Claycomb and David Grimm. Midnight Cowboys will also play at the c...
The American Red Cross encourages people to help meet the urgent need for blood and platelets by resolving to give blood this January – National Blood Donor Month. The critical role of blood and platelet donors has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years during National Blood Donor Month, which coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. Busy holiday schedules, extreme winter weather and seasonal illnesses often impact donor turnout this time of year. Make an appointment to d...
The Blair County Health and Welfare Council will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at The Arc of Blair County. The guest speaker will be Denise Adams from the Family Resource Center. Adams will speak about the center’s program called Families In Recovery, Strengthening Connections One Day at a Time. In case of inclement weather, the council will follow the Altoona Area School District’s schedule. If the AASD delays or cancels school, the meeting will be cancelled. The Blair County Health and Welfare Council provides education and...
Heather Flaig made the motion Monday evening, Jan. 7, to nominate Ken Brenneman as chairman of Catharine Township during the supervisors’ reorganizational meeting; Ralph Rispoli seconded the motion. The motion passed. Rispoli then nominated Flaig as vice chairman, with Chairman Brenneman seconding. The motion passed. Rispoli was then named supervisor. Rick Smith was asked to continue position as road worker, with Chairman Brenneman making the motion and Flaig seconding. The motion passed. Chairman Brenneman made the motion to continue M...
In a small town like Williamsburg, people often ask, “what even happens there?” For 2018, we saw a lot of highs and some lows in our little town. Some of the highs include: then-Rep. Judy Ward announcing her candidacy for state senator at the Williamsburg Community Center, Williamsburg Elementary and High School getting air conditioning, the completion of the CMA Church’s New Life Center and the renovations completed by the fire company to the Williamsburg Community Center. Some of the negatives included the tragic plane crash that claimed two...
There will be a flea market/yard sale/soup sale on Saturday, Jan. 26. Tables will be available for a fee. The food kitchen will also be open. For more information, contact Judith Schnarrs on Facebook....
Last week, my family lost an integral part of our family – my dear aunt, Annie Bauer. For those who knew her, it was hard not to love her. I was honored to speak at her funeral and I wanted to share my words about her with you, my readers. Aunt Annie, as we lovingly referred her, was a wonderful cook, and here are two special recipes that will always remind me of her. More often than not, we are brought into contact with people every day – and it’s up to us what type of legacy they are going to leave on our lives once they are no longer with...
Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are almost 2 cents cheaper this week at $2.446 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. On the week, gas prices dropped 3 to 5 cents across all Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states (Pennsylvania, 4 cents). The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) data shows gasoline stocks built by 724,000 barrels in the region. Analysts speculate this was a low and partially due to low import rates on the week. Total stocks now sit at 61 million barrels. This week’s average prices: Western Pen...
Pennsylvania dairy producers are invited to apply for the Dairy of Distinction award from the Pennsylvania Dairy of Distinction Program. Applications must be submitted by April 15. The award is based on the concept that attractive farmsteads enhance consumer confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales and public support for the industry. Dairies receiving the highest scores in each of 10 Pennsylvania districts will receive an 18-inch-by-24-inch Dairy of Distinction sign to display in front of their farm. “This program is c...
The amount and composition of milk produced by dairy cows appears to be more regulated by internal, annual biological rhythms than by environmental factors such as heat and humidity, according to Penn State researchers who studied more than a decade of production records from herds across the country. Although researchers have long recognized an annual pattern of milk composition in dairy cattle – with higher milk fat and protein concentrations observed during the winter and lower levels occurring in the summer – the rhythms of milk yield and...
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encourages Pennsylvanians to start off the new year by conducting a simple test of their homes for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Winter is a good time to test in the Commonwealth because doors and windows are closed, providing more accurate results. “Because of our geology, nearly every county in the commonwealth has locations of high radon levels, putting Pennsylvanians at risk of exposure,” DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell sai...
The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires that at least one supervisor or responsible party for a farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curricula recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration. The Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course is one way to fulfill this requirement. Approximately seven hours of instruction time will be spent on the following modules: Introduction to Produce Safety; Worker Health, Hygiene and Training;...
Lost Creek Golf Club in Juniata County is unusual because a high-quality, extremely productive wild-trout stream runs through it, and Penn State turfgrass scientists recently developed a nutrient management plan for the course to protect the creek. The innovative – believed to be the first comprehensive nutrient management plan created for a Pennsylvania golf course – was funded by the Chesapeake Bay program and was part of the Juniata County Conservation District's restoration of the Lost Creek watershed. State environmental officials hop...
