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By now you should be figuring out that Saul Alinsky was a guy that believed in winning his political battles at any cost. Alinskyites have no qualms about lying or cheating in order to achieve a desired end. Of course, it helps that they have the overwhelming majority of news media outlets solidly on their side, pushing the same agenda. In 2012, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stood in the Well of the Senate, where he knew he enjoyed the protections of immunity against any lawsuits, and...
By REP. RUSS DIAMOND (R-Lebanon) “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” – Evelyn Beatrice Hall, The Friends of Voltaire (1906) There is nothing that unites Americans of all political stripes quite so much as the right to free speech. It was critical in gaining our independence from tyranny. The founders enshrined it in the very First Amendment to the United States Constitution. It remains a modern-day sling by which contemporary Davids can hope to defeat Goliaths. From free speech, great ideas...
While social media has become a force in the world of advertising, it has also raised many concerns for those who spend their dollars through those channels. In 2005, only 5 percent of the U.S. population used social media, but in a little over a decade, that figure has increased to over 69 percent. The rise in popularity has come with an associated lift in advertising, driving $1 out of every $10 spent on advertising to a social channel (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). From major national brands to local retailers, advertisers h...
The Spring Cove School Board's initial 2019 meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, Jan. 14, was highlighted by the announcement that the long-running process of installing a new gymnasium at Central High School was finally completed. The CHS gymnasium project was completed on Thursday, Jan. 10, and the gym floor was cleaned the next day. The first home game on the new floor was played Friday Jan. 11. All physical education classes resumed in the new gym on Monday. "This project has tru...
It was a huge day on Monday, Jan. 14, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, as hospital officials ceremoniously cut the ribbon on a new cardiovascular catheterization (cath) lab in the presence of physicians, employees, government officials and community members on Monday morning, Jan. 14. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the public was invited to tour the new 2,400-square-foot lab, located just off the main entrance of the hospital. The hospital expected to begin treating...
Betty V. Fay, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2019, at her residence. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, January 17, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg. Father Dennis M. Kurdziel will be the celebrant. Interment will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Williamsburg RR. Betty was born on Dec. 3, 1924, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late, John R. and Elsie May (Kooken) Hoffner. She married Joseph A. Fay on May 28, 1948, in Williamsburg. He preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 199...
Larry A. Treese, 73, of Clappertown, Williamsburg RR, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2019, during a rehabilitation stay at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. A funeral was held Friday, Jan. 11, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Martinsburg. Chaplain Linda Banaszak officiated. Private interment was held at Royer Cemetery, Williamsburg RR. Larry was born on Aug. 11, 1945, in Williamsburg, son of the late C. Albert and Elsie (Novak) Treese. He married Barbara D. Gorsuch on June 4, 1966, in Newry....
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center ceremoniously cut the ribbon on a new cardiovascular catheterization (cath) lab in the presence of physicians, employees, government officials and community members today. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the public was invited to tour the new 2,400 square-foot lab, located just off the main entrance of the hospital. The hospital expects to begin treating patients in the new facility on January 15. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from left): Sherri...
Sue Stoudnour has taken over as the director for the Cove Community Chorus, replacing Tom Kunkle, who has retired from this position. Kunkle has become the executive producer. He has put together the spring show, entitled "Let There Be Music," and will assist Stoudnour in the production. Stoudnour is a graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in music education. Stoudnour has additional graduate credits in music education from Ohio State University...
The monthly Christian Singles fellowship will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at Pete and Carol Imler’s barn in Roaring Spring. Gospel music singer Tom Smith of Everett will provide music and a message following a covered-dish supper. “Come and bring a friend, a dish to share and look forward to a time of meeting new friends and sharing the love of Jesus through food, fellowship and fun. The Imlers reside at 1271 Spang St. Extension (on the road above Burger King). For more information, call (814) 505-9067 or (814) 934...
Sierra Belles of Claysburg was named to Bloomsburg University’s fall 2018 dean’s list. Belles, a social work major, is among more than 1,900 students named to the dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list at Bloomsburg University, a student must earn a quality point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester....
The Blair County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees is offering two Education Support Grants in the amount of $250 each to public school employees for innovative, creative projects for which they have no other funding. The deadline for the application is Friday, Feb. 1, with recipients of the award notified by Friday, Feb. 15. Applications can be obtained from the school principal or superintendent and are available to any public school employee regardless of the capacity with which he or she works with children. The...
The Blair County Commissioners were the guest speakers at the monthly Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club held at the Casino at Lakemont Park on Thursday, Jan. 10. Commissioners Terry Tomassetti and Bruce Erb and former Commissioner Donna Gority, sitting in for Ted Beam, who was unable to attend due to illness, answered pre-selected questions. Gority did not give her own opinion on the subjects discussed, but relayed Beam's prepared answers . The topic of home rule, a subject first...
Claysburg-Kimmel school directors named a familiar face to the board of directors on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Jeremy R. Knott was unanimously appointed to the board, replacing long-standing member Cathy Barnes. Barnes, who had served on the board since June 2000, retired in December due to health reasons. Knott previously served on the board for six full years (2012-2017), including two as president. "I am glad to be back on the board," Knott said. "I am passionate about the success of the district."...
Highway Safety Law Awareness Week runs from Feb. 17 to 23. PennDOT is reminding drivers of recent changes to Pennsylvania driving laws. Automated speed enforcement in work zones: Work Zone Safety Going more than 11 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in a work zone may result in the following: • First offense is a written warning • Second offense is a $75 fine • Third or subsequent offense is a $150 fine. Automated speed enforcement came to Pennsylvania in 2018, and may be used only when a work zone is active. ‘Steer Clear’ with u...
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Cross Cove Road and State Route 36/Woodbury Pike, claimed the life of a Claysburg woman on Monday, Jan. 14. Joyce M. Eicher, 70, of Claysburg, died when the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu she was driving collided with a 2002 Nissan Titan driven by Michael A. Walters, 31, of Hollidaysburg. State Police, Hollidaysburg, said Eicher was completely stopped at the westbound stop sign and blinking red light at Cross Cove Road when she pulled out to go north on Woodbury Pike. Eicher’s vehicle pulled into the path o...
Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are almost two cents more expensive this week at $2.469 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Pump prices across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states are making small jumps and decreases this week. In Pennsylvania, gasoline is about a cent higher this week at $2.48 per gallon. As demand remains low, gasoline stocks continued to grow this week adding 2.5 million barrels. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data shows stocks sit at a 7.6 million surplus year-over-year, which s...
Assault By Physical Menace Matthew Koontz, 27, of New Enterprise, was charged by state Police, Bedford, with assault by fear and physical menace for threatening a victim while holding a gun along Brumbaugh Road, South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, on Nov. 4 Criminal Mischief State Police, Hollidaysburg, are investigating a case of criminal mischief that occurred at 215 Plum Creek Road, Taylor Township, on Dec. 24. Police said someone slashed the left front and rear tires on a 2002 Dodge truck owned by a 51-year-old Roaring Spring man....
The Nason Foundation recently made funds available for the purchase of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) for community AED programs and purchased the first six devices. The foundation works with Southern Alleghenies EMS Council, to purchase and distribute devices and to assist with implementation of the community AED program. An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a battery-operated portable device that is used on people who are experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) to check...
In an effort to help produce growers comply with the new requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act, Penn State Extension has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on a new, voluntary program to conduct informal farm evaluations. The Produce Safety Rule, under the federal law that was signed in 2016 – often referred to as FSMA – mandates new farm food safety standards for growing, harvesting, packing and holding fresh produce. Supported by funding from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, extension educators wil...
Greenfield Township supervisors approved the purchase of an in-car computer system for a vehicle recently added to the police department’s fleet at their Jan. 7 meeting. The system will cost $3,670. The board discussed potential public relations activities and fundraisers for the police department. Participation at the annual community days, handing out stickers to children and selling T-shirts as a fundraiser were all proposed as potential ways to foster interaction between the police department and community. Prior to the monthly meeting, t...
State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) will host two open houses in his district offices in February to meet with local residents and showcase the many services he and his staff provide. The open houses will be held as follows: • Thursday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m., 135 Stadium Drive in Bellwood • Friday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 324 Allegheny St. in Hollidaysburg. The 80th Legislative District includes part of Blair County consisting of the townships of Allegheny, Antis, Blair, Catharine, Freedom, Frankstown, Greenfield, Huston, Juniata...
Christian Homeschoolers in the Cove will offer a watercolor class this quarter on Wednesdays at the Saxton Community Library. The classes will be open to all ages, children to adults. Participants do not need to be homeschoolers. Classes will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20 and March 6. Materials will be provided in the fee, or you are welcome to bring your own. The library is located at 315 Front St., Saxton. To register, please text or call Maria Barnett at (814) 907-2775 or Amy Keith at (814)...
Shannon Weaver of Martinsburg has been named to the Fall 2018 dean’s list at Kutztown University. More than 1,740 students have been named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the dean’s list, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade-point average of 3.60....
Northern Bedford held its annual Free-Throw Contest Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Northern Bedford County Elementary School. There were 50 participants for the competition. There were boys and girls divisions for ages 9 through 14 years of age. Winners in each of the categories were as follows: Girls Division: 9 years old – Abigail Detwiler (first) 10 years old – Emily Bowser (first), Mylee Mitchell (second), Amberly Detterline (third) 11 years old – Bryanna Amick (first), Alyssa Yeatts (seco...
Northern Bedford took an early lead and held on throughout to get their first win of the season, a 60-59 home victory over McConnellsburg on Monday night. NB took the lead in the first half and led 48-42 entering the fourth period. NB held off McConnellsburg throughout the 4th period and a Spartan 3-pointer in the final seconds cut the lead to one point. NB held on in the final seconds to secure the win. Dalton Smith (19), Hayden Foor (17), and Caleb Diehl (15) hit for double figures for the Panthers. Smith and Diehl also had double digit...
The Central Dragon basketball team raised its record to 10-1 on the season with a pair of Mountain League wins last week. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, the Dragons defeated Philipsburg-Osceola and on Friday, Jan. 11, Clearfield. Both games were on the road. Central will play its next five games at home, which started Tuesday, Jan. 15, against league rival Tyrone. CHS 53, P-O 46 The Dragons came out on fire against P-O, taking a 21-8 advantage after one quarter. Central connected on four early 3-pointers, with Braden Kitt accounting for 10...
Northern Bedford fought from behind the entire game in dropping a close 44-40 decision at McConnellsburg last Tuesday evening. The Lady Panthers, trailing by single digits throughout, tied the game at 39-all on two Ariel Reed free throws. McConnellsburg answered with a trey and maintained the lead down the stretch to drop the Lady Panthers to 1-8 overall. Ariel Reed scored 14 points to pace Northern Bedford and Cam Pressel added 11. “Girls fought hard throughout the game and played with some good determination. We just werent able to put t...
The Northern Bedford High School wrestling team managed just five victories during its 40-28 loss to visiting West Branch on Jan. 8. Ian Sherlock, Austin Mowry and Jay Ebersole earned falls at 145, 170 and 220 pounds, respectively, for the Black Panthers. Brady Clark won by major decision at 152 for NB, while Luke Welsh was awarded a victory by forfeit at 195 pounds. There was a double forfeit at 106 pounds....
The Central wrestling team hosted a powerful Huntingdon squad last Thursday, Jan. 10, and came up short 60-15. Four Dragons recorded victories which included three decisions and one fall. Alex Bowman got the Dragons off to a great start at 113 pounds with a fall in 5:10. Later Brandon Holsinger (132) recorded a 3-2 decision. Logan Marko won 4-2 at 160 pounds and Jaxon Matthews finished the contest with a 5-4 decision at 106. “Huntingdon has a solid team and gave us all we could handle,” Central coach Dave Marko said. “Alex got things going...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team outscored Glendale 59-28 on Friday, Jan. 11, for its sixth consecutive victory. Host C-K (8-1) stormed out to a 26-7 lead after one quarter and stretched it to 36-10 at halftime. The Lady Bulldogs won the second-half scoring 23-18. Megan Hartman drained three 3-pointers and finished with 18 points to lead the Lady Bulldogs. Emily Claar tossed in 10 points during the victory....
A retired teacher, I occasionally run into former students. Sometimes one of them might say to me, “Well, Tate, you look the same. You don’t look any older.” I often reply, “Thank you, but that probably means I looked pretty bad when I had you in class,” which might be closer to the truth. Recently, the editor of an outdoor publication I sometimes write for told me that he thought I was “aging gracefully.” I took this as a compliment, but it caused me to reflect about myself. I’m going to turn 70 this year, and I would like to think that I am a...
Area wrestlers participated in an individual tournament on Jan. 4 at Louisville, Kentucky. Pictured in the top photo (from left) are: Blair Miller, third place (Spring Cove); James Fisher, seventh place (Bedford); Cody Clapper, fifth place (Spring Cove); Ty Matthews, third place (Spring Cove); Thaide Mickel, fourth place (Spring Cove); and Jacob Fisher, third place (Bedford). In the side photo, Spring Cove Elementary wrestlers represented Team Pennsylvania at Mat Mayhem Jan. 4-6 at Louisville....
The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team won its fourth game of the season on Jan. 8, edging visiting Glendale 43-39. Williamsburg led 11-4 after the first quarter, only to see Glendale pull to within 20-19 at halftime. The Lady Pirates had a 34-30 advantage heading into the final eight minutes, where each team scored nine points. Alexi McMonagle poured in a game-high 17 points for Williamsburg. St. Joseph’s 34, WHS 19 Despite not scoring any points in the second quarter, visiting St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy rallied for a 34-19...
Playing without their starting point guard – Jenna Mock – then Central Lady Dragons managed to split a pair of Mountain League contests. Central defeated Philipsburg (now 5-4) but fell to Clearfield. Last Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Philipsburg-Osceola, the Lady Dragons jumped ahead 15-4 after one quarter and lead 27-13 at intermission. P-O cut one point from its deficit in the third frame before the Dragons finished strong, taking the final quarter 18-15. The 56-40 victory raised the team’s record to 4-6 on the season. Maddi Metzler scored a seaso...
A 38-point second quarter propelled St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy to a 76-42 victory over visiting Williamsburg on Jan. 9. Josiah Dowey led Williamsburg with 13 points. Lambert Palmer added 11 points and six rebounds. Shane Brantner had eight rebounds and two assists for the Blue Pirates. Dowey, Jared McCall and Adam Uplinger each had two steals in the loss. Mount Union 73, WHS 59 Visiting Mount Union controlled the first and fourth quarters en route to a 73-59 win against Williamsburg on Jan. 10. The Trojans outscored the Blue Pirates 20-14 in...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys’ basketball team rode a 36-17 second-half run to a 67-42 victory over visiting Northern Bedford on Jan. 9. Four players scored in double figures for C-K, led by Kyle Glass (two 3-pointers) and Landan Bauman with 16 apiece. Alex Kulick and Dominic Francona added 12 and 10 points, respectively, for the Bulldogs. Dalton Smith paced Northern Bedford with 13 points. Hayden Foor scored nine points, while Caleb Diehl added eight points, including two 3-pointers. Thad Leidy and Diehl each grabbed six rebounds. F...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School wrestling team was forced to forfeit six weight classes during a 54-26 loss at Tussey Mountain on Jan. 8. The Titans also earned three falls in the victory. Hunter Dively and Zach Claycomb earned falls at 126 and 132 pounds, respectively, for C-K. Cade Keithley and Levi Brown scored back-to-back major decisions at 145 and 152 pounds, respectively. Kobe Harr won by forfeit at 160 pounds. Glendale 66, C-K 12 Visiting Glendale took advantage of seven C-K forfeits en route to a 66-12 victory on Jan. 10. Zach...
The rotary cutter in my hand stopped rolling along the square patch of fabric as I held it suspended in mid-air. What was I hearing? Was our neighbor scraping his lane? But the sound grew louder. The flapping and banging of metal intensified and I surmised that a flat tire (or something similar) wasn’t stopping a traveler on Piney Creek road. My quick move to open the window to peer into the dark evening was too late. Whoever was obliviously running a wheel to the rim was past our farm, but the sound was still here. The heifers stampeded out o...
The Claysburg-Kimmel School District will host representatives from Rachel’s Challenge on Wednesday, Jan. 23. In 1999, Rachel Scott became the first student killed in the Columbine (Colorado) High School shooting. Following her death, Rachel’s parents discovered several journals which gave an account of her secret mission of kindness and compassion toward her schoolmates. Inspired by her choices, Rachel’s family and friends eventually started Rachel’s Challenge, a non-profit organization which has impacted more than 25 million student...
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. The following area students made the dean’s list: Claysburg – Kayla Breanne Fluke Duncansville – Todd Andrew Beard, Aaron Logan Cook, Kaitlin Darlene McKee, Lyndzi Michele Vaughn, Dylan Matthew Zeiders Hollidaysburg – David B. Bailey Hopewell – Maryah Faith Lingenfelter, Gregory Thomas Lynn Imler – Sarah Nicole Allison Martinsburg – Samantha Jean Burket Roaring Spring – Abby Lynn Carder, Alec Bryce Madden, Thaddeus Bruce Willey Williamsburg – No...
Months ago when the Steelers were playing well (remember that?) I was in a nursing home where they were raffling off two tickets to the final home game. The money went to a good cause and I thought that would be a big game and the tickets would be very valuable. They had a system where you just bought the raffle tickets and placed them in a bag. When I peeked in I liked my chances. So I bought 20 tickets for a $10 donation. On the day of the drawing I waited for my phone to ring informing me that I was a winner. I was a month away from going...
Twenty percent of North American non-Christians do not even know a Christian while the number of those who call themselves Christians dwindles. Winds of hostility toward Christian faith are strengthening. In the meantime, the American family continues to fracture as poverty grows all around us. Nancy E. Head of Altoona once knew poverty. Written in an easy to understand, conversational style, "Restoring the Shattered" is an account of her family's journey through single-motherhood and material...
The Christians in Antioch have consecrated Barnabas and Saul to go spread the Good News of the Gospel to the Gentile world. They leave from the port city, Selucia, of Antioch and sail westward toward the island of Cyprus. Cyprus is the home of Barnabas and a fitting place to start. The journey is something over 100 miles. They arrive at Salmis, port city and commercial hub of the island. Immediately they begin to preach in the Jewish synagogue. At this point I need to touch on the two names of t...
During the first week of January, local faith and community leaders visited the State College Ford dealership and delivered a petition that calls on the Ford Motor Company to publicly stand by national clean car standards, without compliance loopholes, which could erode its strongest benefits for those who are impacted most by climate change and air pollution. “Pollution from cars disproportionately harms the most vulnerable among us: children, the elderly, the sick and the poor,” said Greg Wil...
Anita Terchanik, 54, of Hollidaysburg announced her candidacy seeking the Republican nomination for Blair County Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds. Terchanik made her announcement on Friday, Jan. 11, at the Capitol Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Terchanik has extensive experience as a real estate paralegal for more than three decades in Blair, Bedford, Cambria and Huntingdon counties. She began her career as a real estate paralegal with Goodman & Notopoulos, Altoona, in 1983. In 1992, she took a...
Roundhouse Harley Davidson in Duncansville has been operated by the Burgmeier Hauling family since 2017. With the recent acquisition of Steve Seltzer Powersports in Pinecroft, the Burgmeiers are expanding their recreational vehicle line, renaming it Roundhouse Powersports. "We believe we represent the best brands in the business." Burgmeier Vice President Matt Burgmeier said. "By bringing them together we will be able to provide an experience for our customers that no other dealership in our...
Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise said during the regular Williamsburg borough council meeting on Jan. 7 that there were three people who were issued a peddler’s permit but whose background information did not “check out.” Chief Kagarise said the people were from an energy company. Council urged residents not to give out their personal information to door-to-door peddlers. Councilmember Don Zimmerman said that borough employees should call the provided telephone numbers to verify information before a peddler permit is granted. During the meeti...
Former supervisors Chairman Ed Clark made a motion during the regular Jan. 7 meeting to appoint Joseph Lansberry as the new chairman for Woodbury Township. Supervisor Ed Clark was named vice chairman. The supervisors voted to keep on the three roadworkers currently employed by the township. Vice Chairman Clark made a motion for a 3 percent wage increase for workers with Supervisor Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. Chairman Lansberry made a motion to give four hours of holiday-rate pay on Christmas Eve. Veteran’s Day was added to list of h...
According to Stiffler-McGraw engineer John Clabaugh, an “oversight” on behalf of the state Dept. of Environmental Protection will push back application for Pennvest funding for the upcoming Williamsburg Municipal Authority projects. Pennvest is a state authority that provides grants for infrastructure projects. During the regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, engineer Clabaugh asked for permission from the authority board to resend a grant application by Feb. 6 to arrive in time for consideration at the April Pennvest meeting. Boardmember Dav...
