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Editor’s Note: This column by Linda Williams is running one week later than usual. Number one on my list for this column is an apology to Mary Ellen Laird, whom I called Mary Ann Laird. It is Mary Ellen and her husband Colin who purchased the Methodist Church in Loysburg and are hopefully going to be having some dinner theaters in the near future. So, my sincere apology to Mary Ellen. I had a senior moment. Second is “congratulations” to Alan Frederick on being appointed Bedford County commissioner by Judge Travis Livengood. Frederick is a far...
To the Editor: In December of 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy finalized two new rules to roll back water efficiency standards. These new rules loosened water regulations on shower heads, washers and dryers. Andrew deLaski, executive director of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, says these rules actually negatively affect consumer experience. The new standards call for shower heads that use so much water that families could run out of hot water in as little as ten minutes. Also, more water usage equals higher water utility bills....
The Northern Bedford and Southern Cove areas lost an extraordinary member of our community last Monday with the passing of Wayne Corle. (See obituary in this week’s Herald, Page A-3.) Perhaps you knew Wayne as a talented body shop owner like few others who could repair a crashed vehicle and make it appear brand-new. Or maybe you'll long remember his ear-to-ear grin as he ribbed you or joked about something, to which you could only smile in return. Like a stand-up comic with a well-rehearsed routine, Wayne would spout off five or six jokes in a...
The Martinsburg Community Library recently acquired an amazing addition to our children's collection. With the purchase of the "We Both Read" series, we are hoping to assist in the literacy and fluency development of our youngest readers. Studies have shown that reading with an adult is one of the most important activities to help children become successful, happy readers and will result in significant gains in children's reading achievement. Research consistently shows that shared reading...
Herald of Feb. 27, 1896 A flag-raising at the Stoner School, about a half-mile north of Martinsburg, marked Washington’s Birthday. H.H. Lykens prepared the program with Matthew M. Marrow of Altoona speaking on the Father of Our Country and Maj. Alexander A. Bobb giving a patriotic and emotional address on the true meaning of the Flag. Blair County Commissioners ordered a soldiers’ monument that was to consist of a 33-foot-tall shaft of Vermont granite with bronze figures of an artilleryman and a cavalryman on each side. People in Mar...
Herald of March 4, 1971 The Roaring Spring Borough Council accepted a $20,188 bid for the installation of a rubber liner in the borough water tank. That bid, the only one received, was made by Globe Linings, Inc., of California. The council earlier anticipated the cost and installation of the liner at $20,000 but provided $24,000 for the liner expenditure in its 1971 budget. The pumps at the new Martinsburg wells will be switched on today and will be tested over the next several weeks. The water from the two deep wells drilled three years ago w...
Herald of March 4, 1921 The history of the Dick School located a mile south of Roaring Spring was written by Miss Mattie Slick and her father S.H. Slick. The Pennsylvania Department of Education was collecting information about old time schools. The Dick School, known earlier as the Stone School House, was bought on Jan. 2,1921 from Dr. Clyde McGinnis of Chicago. The school was purchased for $125 by the Dick Historical Society. The Gettman-Johnson Motor Co. Of Altoona, Ford dealer, announced that a tractor clinic would be held in the new...
Herald of Feb. 29, 1996 Souvenir booklets on the Flood of ’96 published by the Morrisons Cove Herald were nearly sold out. Demand for the books was greater than anticipated, and many customers had to make a second or third trip to the Herald office or one of the dealers in order to secure a copy. The Herald was attempting to fill out all mail orders that were postmarked no later than Feb. 28. The Williamsburg Ministerium and the Aid Association for Lutherans, Branch 5284, raised $2,800 with a benefit concert for flood relief on Feb. 18 at t...
Herald of Feb. 28, 1946 Bernard O. Snider of New Enterprise was injured while escaping from a burning poultry house on his parent’s farm. Mr. Snider was making the poultry house ready for 2,000 chicks. While he was starting the third of three brooder stoves, one exploded. The burning stove was near the door. To get out of the building Mr. Snider had to go through the flames. The building was destroyed. The loss was estimated at $1,500. Cottage owners at Cypher Beach, Bedford County, were opposed to a proposal that Broad Top Township take over t...
Herald of March 3, 2011 State Rep. Jerry Stern sponsored a bill that was approved unanimously by the House Judiciary Committee and is making its way to the House floor for final consideration. The bill would add three synthetic drugs to the controlled substances list and make it illegal for anyone to sell, possess or consume any of those substances in Pennsylvania. The bill follows suit with efforts in other states across the country that are experiencing similar problems. The drugs included in the bill are K2 or Spice, a marijuana substitute;...
Executrix Notice Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Blair County, Pennsylvania, upon the Estate of William J. Kirsch, late of Taylor Township, Blair County, PA, deceased. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the estate shall present them without delay to Executrix June H. Kirsch 322 Oak Ridge Drive Roaring Spring, PA 16673 Attorney Kathy J. Mauk, Esq. Evey Black Attorneys LLC. 902 E. Main Street PO Box 5 R... Full story
AYERS – Gail G., 86, Martinsburg BOOSE – The Rev. Raymond R., 98, The Village at Morrisons Cove BOTTEICHER – Lori J. (Hubbard), 73, Hollidaysburg BURCHFIELD – David E. Sr., 78, Duncansville CLOUSE – Elva E. (Brumbaugh), 93, Martinsburg CORLE – K. Wayne, 78, New Enterprise CORLE – Mary M., 93, Homewood at Martinsburg FRAZIER – Annabelle S., 88, Martinsburg HALL – Mary Lou Traugh, 90, Roaring Spring REFFNER – Clair R. “Pete,” 90, Dillsburg RITCHEY – Joan L. (Replogle), 77, Martinsburg SOLLENBERGER – Karen Jean, 71, Village at Morrisons Cove,... Full story
Gail G. Ayers, 86, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, Feb. 28, 2021, at her home. She was born May 4, 1934, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Albert and Hannah (Stoudnour) Grimes. On April 7, 1952, she married Robert E. Ayers in Henrietta. He preceded her in death May 21, 1989. Surviving are three sons: Robert W. Ayers of Martinsburg, Gregg A. Ayers of Pittsburgh and Joe L. Ayers of Lemoyne; a granddaughter, Jennifer Amber Heath (David) of Pittsburgh; two great-grand...
The Rev. Raymond R. Boose, 98, a cottage resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning, Feb. 26, 2021, at The Village, following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 26, 1922, in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, son of the late Walter R. and Bertha M. (Hermess) Boose. He married Mary E. Stauffer on Dec. 30, 1946, in Baltimore, Md. He is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years; a son, Ronald R. Boose (Mary) of...
Lori J. (Hubbard) Botteicher, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday. Feb. 21, 2021, peacefully at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 22, 1947, in Mount Penn, daughter of the late Robert and Jane (Mahan) Hubbard. She married Richard F. "Hank" Botteicher in 1970. She is survived by her husband of 50 years; a daughter, Julie Hollobaugh (Matthew) of State College; a son, Richard B. "Bo" (Melissa) in Colorado.; four grandchildren: Owen, Mia, Ella, and Louisa; and a sister, Diane An...
David E. Burchfield Sr., 78, of Duncansville, passed away peacefully at home Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 7, 1942, at home in Altoona, the son of the late Theodore D. and Audrey G. (Wissinger) Burchfield. He married Linda L. Park on April 10, 1965. He is survived by his wife; four children: David E. Burchfield Jr. and fiancee Nicole, Tina M. Moore and husband Lewis, Richard E. Burchfield and wife Robin and Jodi E....
Elva E. (Brumbaugh) Clouse, 93, of Martinsburg, passed away Feb. 22, 2021. She was born June 3, 1927, in rural Williamsburg; daughter of the late John and Ida (Endres) Brumbaugh. She married George W. Clouse on Jan. 31, 1945. He preceded her in death April 16, 2004. She is survived by daughter Janet Clouse of Martinsburg; son Ron Clouse (Roberta) of Cross Junction, Va.; daughter Dorothy Gesalman (Jack) of Greensburg; daughter Joyce Earhart (Larry) of Stephens City, Va.; daughter Mary Manges...
K. Wayne Corle came into the world on March 24, 1942, son of Frank Perrin Corle and Mary Fleda (Brumbaugh) Corle. He has numerous brothers and sisters and he enjoyed tormenting all of them. Wayne married Shirley Jean (Musselman) Corle Nov. 4, 1966, after a brief courtship. Wayne and Shirley welcomed their only child, Theresa Ann Corle (Weist) on Jan. 21 1970, during a severe snowstorm. Wayne had many hobbies and was always available to help anyone in need. He especially enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews and family friends. He...
Mary M. Corle, 93, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Clover Creek, rural Martinsburg, passed away late Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at the home. She was born May 18, 1927, in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late George Joseph and Violet Mae (Baughman) Eger. She married Joseph E. Corle, Sept. 25, 1948, in Martinsburg. He preceded her in death June 4, 2007, after 59 years of marriage. She is survived by five children: Garry Corle, Evelyn Cowan and Paula Buell (Eddie), all of rural Martinsburg, Beryl Croft (Kirby) of West Newton and...
Annabelle S. Frazier, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 28, 2021, at her apartment at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Aug. 10, 1932, in Crystal Spring, Fulton County, daughter of the late Wilbur A. and Marian (Walters) Shaw. On Dec. 5, 1953, she married John G. Frazier at Quantico Marine Corps Chapel. He preceded her in death April 11, 2002, after 48 years of marriage. Surviving are a sister, Dolly S. Bowser of New Enterprise; and numerous nieces and a nephew. She was pr...
Mary Lou Traugh Hall passed away peacefully due to complications of COVID-19 Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Pa., surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born July 24, 1930, in Berwick, Pa. the daughter of Carl E. Traugh and Geneva (Schott) Traugh. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Claude of New Oxford, and children: Tamara Hogan (Joseph) of Lancaster, Jonathan Hall (Cassandra) of Stephenson, Va., and Melanie Wallace (Sean) of Sidney, Maine. She is also survived by...
On the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, Clair "Pete" R Reffner of Dillsburg died peacefully at his home, at the age of 90. He was born to Chester and Gertrude in Roaring Spring in 1930. He was a member of the Air Force from 1951 through 1955 and a proud veteran of the Korean War. Pete was an accomplished, self-taught organist even though he could not read music. He played for the Sunday services at the Mount Pleasant Church of God where he was a member. He also liked tending to his garden,...
Joan L. (Replogle) Ritchey, 77, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born April 12, 1943, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Jesse L. and Sara Kathryn (Honsaker) Replogle. She was united in marriage Aug. 8, 1964, to Herbert Lee Ritchey. He preceded her in death June 18, 2000, after 36 years of marriage. Joan was secretary at Northern Bedford High School and enjoyed family-time, gardening, golf-...
Karen Jean Sollenberger, 71, a resident at the cottages at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 2021, at home. She was born June 21, 1949, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late D. Frank “Pat” and Doris (Dick) Imler. She married Ken Sollenberger on July 8, 1968. She is survived by her husband; two children: D. Michelle Davis and husband David of Boca Raton, Fla., and Bryan K. Sollenberger and wife Bobbi Jo of Bakers Summit; seven grandchildren: Ryan Hillegass and fiancee Carlene Swif...
The Williamsburg High School girls' basketball team cruised to a 57-32 win over visiting Glendale on Feb. 22. The Lady Pirates turned a 12-5 first-quarter lead into a 28-16 advantage at halftime. WHS outscored Glendale 29-16 in the second half. Junior Kendel Norris tossed in 13 points to lead Williamsburg. Freshman Megan Palmer hit two 3-pointers and added 12 points. Freshman Ayla Hileman contributed nine points. • B-A 55, WHS 40: Bellwood-Antis captured the Inter-County Conference North Div...
Northern Bedford’s girls’ basketball squad dug themselves a deep hole in the first quarter of the Feb. 22 home game versus Southern Huntingdon. The Rockets’ pressure defense created numerous turnovers and easy opportunities as they blasted off to a 21-2 first-quarter lead. From that point forward the Panthers played evenly with the Rockets and cut the lead, at one point, to 23-13 in the middle of the second period. The Rockets, sparked by a strong third quarter would increase that lead and go on to win 78-60. The Panthers fall to 2-9 overa...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team earned a 44-40 win at Juniata Valley on Feb. 22. With the game tied at 10-10 at the end of the first quarter, the Lady Bulldogs pulled ahead 18-12 at halftime. Juniata Valley rallied to tie the game at 28-28 through three quarters. C-K pulled out the victory with a 16-12 scoring advantage in the final eight minutes. Juniors Rebekah Claar and Bailey Garver (two 3-pointers) led C-K with 15 and 14 points, respectively. Senior Kalei Carson added two 3-pointers and finished with eight p...
Central’s winning streak reach eight games following a 40-24 home victory against Bellefonte in high school girls’ basketball action Feb. 24. Central turned a 16-11 halftime lead into a 31-14 advantage through three quarters. Junior Leah Johnston scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Lady Dragons. Junior teammate Bailey Heuston added 12 points. • Central 49, Huntingdon 34: The streak reached nine in a row as Central scored a 49-34 victory over visiting Huntingdon on Feb. 26. Leading 31-29 through three quarters, the Lady Dragons broke t...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys’ basketball team fell behind 37-16 at halftime en route to a 52-34 setback to visiting Bellwood-Antis on Feb. 22. Senior Nathan Maslanik paced C-K with seven points. •Glendale 71, C-K 57: Host Glendale defeated Claysburg-Kimmel 71-57 Feb. 24. The Vikings led 36-26 at halftime and outscored C-K 35-31 in the second half. Senior Parker Dibert tossed in 18 points for the Bulldogs. Senior Owen Bradley added 12 points and junior Wyatt Buell contributed 11. • Glendale 67, C-K 62: At C-K on Feb. 25, Glendal...
Central freshman Andrew McMonagle has qualified for the inaugural West Super Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 6, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. McMonagle qualified for the super regionals by placing fifth at the South West Class 2A Regional held Feb. 27 at IUP. McMonagle split his four matches. "Andrew put together an incredibly gutsy performance over the weekend, competing in a weight with two of the top three-ranked wrestlers in the state and being less than 100%," Central coach...
Northern Bedford traveled to Southern Huntingdon for a key ICC South boys’ basketball game Feb. 23. The Rockets took a 71-56 victory over the Panthers, and sole possession of first place in the Southern Division. Northern led early and had a 14-11 lead after one quarter. A disastrous second period, however, turned the tide. SH outscored NB and rolled to a 30-24 halftime lead. “We were never able to recover from that and were unsuccessful at playing catchup the rest of the game,” NB coach Randy Meck said. The Rockets lead trickled to doubl...
The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team stormed out to a 23-point halftime lead at Glendale on Feb. 22 en route to a 66-38 victory. WHS extended its 42-19 halftime lead into a 57-26 advantage through three quarters. “We used a strong first half of defense that led to some easy transition baskets to pull away,” WHS coach Brock Anders said. “We attacked the basket well and made it to the free-throw line 16 times, making 12 throughout that first-half flurry.” Junior Lambert Palmer tossed in 20 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and added thr...
Central used a balanced scoring attack to score a 55-34 victory over visiting Bellefonte on Feb. 23. The Dragons led 22-13 after one quarter and cruised from there. Their defense limited the visitors to single-digit scoring in each of the final three quarters. Senior Lleyton Kling paced Central with 12 points, including two 3-pointers. Senior Hunter Klotz, junior Devon Boyles and sophomore Eli Lingenfelter each added 11 points. • Central 62, Philipsburg-Osceola 43: A 29-8 run turned a Dragons’ 20-19 halftime lead into a 49-27 cushion throu...
Ritchey's Dairy has sold collectible milk bottles every five years for its anniversary. The Martinsburg company has generously donated the proceeds to the three area FFA chapters (Williamsburg, Northern Bedford and Central Cove). Ritchey's Dairy will celebrate its 81st anniversary in August. Above, accepting the $2,000 checks for each chapter from Andrew Ritchey (left), general manager at Ritchey's are Branson Heeter, Williamsburg; Keller Metzker, Central Cove, and Brooke Gochnour (Northern...
There was no definite change of weather when February handed the reins over to March. She did it all herself before her days were over. With balmy temps, she started to melt away her mounds of snow and brought out patches of bare fields and lawns. The snow shovel fell over without its support of snow on the patio. Killdeers flew in to cry over the muddy meadow. The mushy, icy snow took away the speed from our sledding attempts on a Fair Valley hill where four of my grandchildren and I tried the...
Central High School Rotary "Students of the Month" for February and March have been announced. Jabon Butler Jabon Butler, son of Jason and Jennifer Butler, is February's "Student of the Month." His school activities include National Honor Society, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council and the bocce team. His honors and awards received include President's Volunteer Service Award, vice president of the senior class, Community Service Challenge Award, high honor roll...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture said Feb. 24 that it has been “deputized” to enforce public health orders stemming from the pandemic as restaurants and other establishments flout operating restrictions. As such, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said the department has responded to nearly 9,800 complaints related to COVID-19 orders, out of which 11 establishments have faced civil penalties and another 149 were closed by order of the Department of Health. “We’ve been sort of deputized by the Department of Health,” he said duri...
It's because of the cream cheese. I love cream cheese. I love it in cheese danish, in icing, in dips, on cheese steak sandwiches, on bagels with or without jelly and on crackers. I love it in, on, or around anything. Cream cheese is my Achilles heel. To be completely honest, all foods are a terrible temptation for me. If you put me in a room alone with a million dollars and a piece of cheese danish, I can guarantee you that when you return, every cent will still be there untouched and...
Scriptures to Read: Isaiah 6:8-13 St. Matthew 13:9-16 & 34-35 Psalm 78:1-7 St. Mark 4:9-12 St. Luke 8:8d-10 St. Mark 4:33-41 Revelation 2:1-7 I would like us to look at some of the parables of Jesus. We will not attempt all of them since there are 30 or more. They are varied in a number of ways and of course each is important but we will only look at a few during this effort. First, we should ask some questions: What is a parable? Why did Jesus use them so often? First, the word parable is a...
The Farmers to Families Food Box program, a staple of food lines across America, is coming to the Morrisons Cove area. The program was launched in May 2020 to support struggling farmers and feed jobless Americans battered by the pandemic. It was supposed to provide food support through the end of the year, but has been extended through this April. Included in each box are fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk and meat products, among other items. Other than milk, which is included in each box, the exact contents vary. There are no income gu...
St. Patrick's Day, which is often referred to as "Patty's Day" or "Paddy's Day," is a wildly popular holiday. Though the holiday honors the life of the patron saint of Ireland and has become a way for people from all backgrounds to celebrate Irish culture, celebrants may be surprised to learn that St. Patrick was not really named "Patrick" and he also was not Irish. Historians are uncertain about the actual date of St. Patrick's birth, but many believe he was born in Roman Britain in the 5th...
Routine health checkups are a key part of staying healthy. Older adults may feel like they're always visiting one doctor or another. But what is an acceptable frequency for doctor appointments? The answer isn't always so cut and dry, and many health professionals have mixed feelings even among themselves over the magic number. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults over the age of 65 visit the doctor more than twice as often as 18- to 44-year-olds. According to Paul...
Health screenings are a vital component of preventative health care. Specific screenings for older adults can help them stay healthy. Healthline and WebMD recommend older adults schedule these routine tests. The frequency of the screenings may depend on individuals’ health histories, so each test should be discussed with a physician during adults’ annual checkups. • Blood pressure check • Blood test to check cholesterol and triglyceride levels • Colorectal cancer exam starting at age 50 • Weight screening to check for gains or losses • Prostat...
As an enthusiastic reader and former English teacher, I like to think I have a solid vocabulary. I can often decipher sesquipedalian terms (long words) from the context clues in the sentences where I find them. In a recent issue of "National Wildlife" magazine, I encountered two words I had not previously run into. The first of these was "zoonotic." Zoonotic refers to a disease that humans contract that was caused by a pathogen that originally lived in animals. Examples of these include MERS,...
The Blair County Republican Women elected new officers for the 2021-23 term at their Feb. 25 meeting. Officers are (from left): Patricia Haight, president; Babette Gottshall, treasurer; Cathy Schimminger, vice president; and Pamela Simpson, secretary. The mission of the Blair County Republican Women is to strengthen the Republican Party, to advance women in political knowledge and political activity, and to promote honest government and unselfish patriotism. The next meeting will be held at 7...
The Blair County Sports Hall of Fame has again postponed its 19th induction ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. A decision will come this spring on a new date. The induction was originally scheduled for May 2, 2020, and then postponed until Jan. 23, 2021, and then again until May 22, 2021. The Blair County Convention Center can accommodate 300 at this point. The Hall dinner typically draws between 800 and 1,000. Set for induction are John Hayes (football), John Lingenfelter (auto racing), Eric Malone (watercraft sports), Eddie Miller...
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking a qualified candidate to represent District 4 on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of directors. District 4 includes the counties of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset. The district is currently represented with distinction by Commissioner Tim Layton, whose term expires June 29, 2021. Commissioner Layton can continue to serve for six months after his term expires, or until his replacement is named, whichever occurs first. “The Gover...
The announcement that Appvion plans to close its Spring Mill plant in Roaring Spring by the end of March ends what has been a turbulent ride for employees since they purchased the company in 2001. Then known as Appleton Papers, employees agreed to give up a portion of their retirement savings to purchase stock in the company. More than 90 percent of employees participated in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), contributing more than $100 million in retirement savings as a down payment on...
The announced closing of the Appvion paper mill in Roaring Spring must have workers scratching their heads and wondering what the future holds. The excellent Opinion article in last week’s Herald (“The Time for Action on the Mill is Now,” Herald of Feb. 25, 2021) outlined steps that the Cove community, elected leaders and others can take to keep the jobs local. In a perfect world, good jobs would be found at New Enterprise Stone and Lime, the shoe factory in Martinsburg, the paper mill at Tyrone and other local businesses. But the world is no...
T.L. Long Excavating Inc., Martinsburg, is in the process of tearing down the former apartment building at the corner of South Market and Penn streets in Martinsburg. The excavating company is razing the building in preparation for the addition of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company's fire hall. The addition will include three apparatus bays, an office and new locker rooms for firefighters' gear. Fire company officials hope to take occupancy of the new building by fall or...
