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Solicitor Jennifer Dambeck at Monday’s night’s Spring Cove School board meeting announced a motion on the agenda to terminate a non-professional employee of the district would be tabled, as that employee has requested a school board hearing. The non-professional employee is thought to be Central varsity boys’ basketball coach Reggie Nevins, whose remarks to a local newspaper following the team’s loss to Huntingdon on Feb. 23 upset the District 6 committee and the Spring Cove School Board. Following the loss to Huntingdon in the Distric...
Fake hate crimes, committed by fake Trump supporters, began to roll in as soon as the election results were in. And they haven't stopped. On Nov. 10, 2016, a Muslim University of Louisiana student reported to police that two white men, one of with was wearing a "Trump hat" attacked her and ripped her hijab from her head. She later admitted to fabricating the story. Also, and probably not coincidentally, on Nov. 10, a San Diego State University student reported that she also was confronted by...
FLY GIRLS By Keith O'Brien Between the World Wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi-day events, and cities vied with one another to host them. The pilots themselves were hailed as dashing heroes who cheerfully stared death in the face. Well, the men were "those daring young men in their flying machines." But there were also those daring young women in their flying machines. These female pilots were more often than not...
To the Editor: Thanks to God’s guidance, this is the 45th year for our canning project. Though God’s grace and the love shown by so many people in central Pennsylvania, we still help to feed those who are hungry. We canned 34,000 pounds of turkey, which produced 21,340 cans of product. Since our beginning in 1974, the canning project has been able to can a total of 709,564 cans of meat with your help. May God bless and keep all who have supported, and received. We were again able to pay for the turkey, $41,820, on time, but we still need you...
Central High School is one of 14 high schools advancing to the 36th Annual Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, at the Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg. The team is comprised of seniors Neeley Ayers, Michaela Brown, Caden Hazenstab and Emily Sutton; juniors Clint Curfman, Dane Cross, Tyson Daughenbaugh, Lainie Heuston and Bobby Lape; sophomore Isabella Dalansky; and freshman Luke Knisely. Brad Heuston...
The school board members of Northern Bedford School District discussed many issues at their March 12 meeting. Ariel Reed, a senior at Northern Bedford, presented a proposal to the school board in relation to the parking permit fees. Reed had conducted a survey of her classmates focusing particularly on those who drove to school. She discussed how the current price of $25 quarterly or $75 annually was to expensive for most students and not in keeping with the socio-economic structure of the community in which they live. Reed proposed that the...
To the Editor: I agree with comments such as those made by Mr. William J. Kirsch of Roaring Spring in the March 14th edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald concerning the need for the United States of America to take control of its southern border. However, I respectively disagree with his comment that it is time we, as citizens must help our political leaders secure the border. The fact that we must face is that the majority of politicians in Congress do not want to secure the border. They have kicked the can of border security and fixing the...
Randall Gene Weitzel, 68, of Bedford, died on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 16, at New Enterprise Church of the Brethren. Pat Crawford officiated. Randy (Rudy to some of his friends) was born on Sept. 24, 1950, in Altoona, the son of the late Marjorie (Holland) Weitzel Bowser and the late Richard Weitzel. He was raised by Marjorie and the late Donald Bowser, whom Randy loved and admired....
Filomena M. Smith, 91, a resident at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly a resident at Graystone Court, Roaring Spring, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Friday evening, March 15, 2019, at The Village surrounded by family. A funeral was held on Tuesday, March 19, at Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church. Pastor Sean McGill officiated. Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Filomena was born on June 26, 1927, in Salerno, Italy, the daughter of the late Alfredo...
Ethel S. Musselman, 100, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at home. A funeral was held on Monday, March 18, at the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, Claysburg RR. Pastor David Maxwell officiated. Interment was at Upper Claar Cemetery. Ethel was born on Nov. 8, 1918, in Pavia, daughter of Lawrence Sr. and Kathryn (Berkey) Gardner and stepdaughter of Flora Gardner. Ethel is survived by sons Myrl Sr. (Carol) and Galen (Wanee); daughters Rosanna (Terry) Paul, Doris Jean...
Marilyn K. Dolbin, 71, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Monday evening, March 11, 2019, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 16, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Martinsburg. Pastor Chris Garretson officiated. Private inurnment was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Marilyn was born on April 26, 1947, in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Elsie Fern (Longenecker) Helsel. Surviving are a daughter, Roberta...
Don Snyder, 94, of East Freedom, passed away on Thursday evening, March 7, 2019, at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona. A funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Pastor Lawrence Martin will officiate. Interment will be made in Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit. Don was born on Aug. 25, 1924, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Walter and Annie (Brown) Snyder. He married Audrey J. Burger on Feb. 11, 1948. She preceded him in death on Sept. 2, 1991. Don is survived by four children: Bob Snyder and wife Rosella of...
South Hills School of Business & Technology’s Altoona Campus will host a spring open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3. Potential students and guests are invited to enjoy a line-up of ongoing demonstrations, presentations, and hands-on activities while learning about South Hills’ Specialized Associate Degree programs in Healthcare, Business, Technology and Criminal Justice. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, and speak with career services, financial aid, and admissions representatives. High sch...
Daryl Joan "Diddy" Runk, 63, of Six Mile Run, Bedford County, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center, Windber. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Saturday, March 23, at Akers Funeral Home Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the chapel at Akers Funeral Home Inc. Pastor Mark Lingenfelter will officiate. Burial will be held at Yellow Creek Reformed Cemetery. Diddy was born on Dec. 1, 1...
Joel Michael Shultz, 74, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019, at his home, following a lengthy illness. At the request of the deceased there will be no public service. Private interment will be held at Royer Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Joel was born on Dec. 1, 1944, in Altoona, son of the late James W. and Helen E. (Gibboney) Shultz. Surviving are two nieces: Susan Burket of Hollidaysburg and Sharon Lonsdale of Lake Tapps, Washington; a nephew, James Shultz of Loveland, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Beverly Shultz of...
The Martinsburg Police Department is alerting the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills – featuring Chinese writing on the front and back – that are circulating the area. Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover said his department was notified of a counterfeit $10 bill that was discovered locally this week. "We would like to make everyone aware that these bills are being used in the area and they are easy to recognize," Chief Hoover said. Chief Hoover said it is the understanding of loc...
The Gov. Tom Wolf Administration announced March 12 that funding is now available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protections from wildfires. Grant applications must be electronically submitted through DCNR’s grant website by 4 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019. To expedite application and decision-making processes, DCNR is accepting only online applications. Applicants should visit www.dcnr.pa.gov and click on “Communities,” then “Grants.” “Spring’s warming temperatures, sunny days, and strong winds all combine to usher in wildfi...
The Altoona Community Theatre (ACT) Board of Directors has announced the Steven C. Helsel Legacy Scholarship. It will be awarded in 2019 for the first time to a high school senior who has been involved with ACT. This award recognizes Helsel’s legacy of talent and generosity of spirit which affected his friends, collaborators, audience members and the community. The award of $1,000 is open to any high school senior entering any field of study at any accredited post-secondary institution who has been active in some capacity with ACT. The student...
Author’s Note: On Thursday, March 14, I joined a bipartisan majority in the United States Senate in voting to terminate the president's national emergency declaration. I explained my thinking on the vote in this op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper. “Illegal immigration is wrong, plain and simple. Until the American people are convinced that we will stop future flows of illegal immigration, we will make no progress on dealing with the millions of illegal immigrants who are here now, and on rationalizing our system of legal imm...
Operation Our Town was the focus of the 54th meeting of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club meeting held at the Casino at Lakemont Park on Thursday morning, March 14. Operation Our Town was formed in 2006 as a partnership between concerned citizens and law enforcement to combat drug activity and the crimes associated with it. Operation Our Town President Michael Fiore said there has been a "drug crisis" in this area for more than 20 years, and that it does not discriminate in...
A Woodbury man is in jail after being found with various drugs and drug paraphernalia at the Turkey Hill in Roaring Spring. Roaring Spring police were called to the Turkey Hill on the night of March 12 for a report of a male slumped in the driver's seat of his car at the gas pumps with his foot on the brakes, causing concern that the car could cause an accident if his foot came off the pedal. Police arrived to find Robert C. Franklin, 42, of Woodbury, leaning back in his seat and playing on his...
A probation check on a Freedom Township man led to the discovery of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Dustin Scott Hallet, 24, was arrested after agents from Blair County Adult Probation and Parole visited his home along Poet Lane, Hollidaysburg, on March 8, to meet with him. Upon entering the residence, probation officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana, and called Freedom Township police to the scene for assistance. A search of Hallet's home turned up six baggies of marijuana weighing 2.7...
Jackson Jeffries (left) and Christopher Bush (right) of Central High School swam at the PIAA Swimming Championships held March 13-16 at Bucknell University. Even though they did not receive any medals, the local swimmers learned a lot from their experience. During their visit to Bucknell, the swimmers were greeted by Dick Guyer, a 1964 graduate of Central High School. Guyer is the swim coach for York Suburban High School and has been to the high school state meet for the past 28 years. He was...
Dragon wrestlers competed on March 10 at the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling (PJW) Championships Area II Tournament at Philipsburg. The top two in each age group and weight class advanced to the PJW State Tournament in Pittsburgh at the Peterson Event Center on March 16 and 17. Above (from left) are the local wrestlers who placed in the top two of their respective age group and weight class: Ty Matthews, 50 pounds 8-and-under, first place; Ayden Soler, 60 pounds 8-and-under, second place; Jacob...
Brock Biddle, a redshirt freshman at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, placed fourth at 184 pounds at the 2019 NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships on Saturday, March 9, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Biddle finished this season with a 28-4 record. Biddle, the son of Brian and Carrie Biddle of Martinsburg, was a four-year letterman at Central High School. He finished his high school career with a record of 134-26. He holds the school record for wins (134) and falls...
By the end of the first week of March, I had a terrible case of the "shack nasties." The miserable weather had marooned me for weeks. Any little thing set me off into a paroxysm of screaming. I was slyly plotting a way to sneak off to Punxsutawney where I would get rid of Phil, that lying groundhog. However, the weather began to moderate a little, and I've begun to get out of the house to do some things I enjoy. If the weather continues to improve, Donna won't have to put up with me hanging...
Pennsylvania hunters posted their highest overall deer harvest in 14 years when they took 374,690 deer during the state’s 2018-19 hunting seasons, which closed in January, the Pennsylvania Game Commission reported on Tuesday, March 19. The 2018-19 deer harvest topped the previous year’s harvest of 367,159 by about 10 percent. The last time the total deer harvest exceeded this season’s total was in 2004-05. After four years of successive annual increases in buck harvests, hunters posted a buck harvest of 147,750, which placed fourth overa...
On Friday, March 15, 2019, officers of the Blair DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 58 individual contacts • 44 citations or warnings issued for vehicular violations • 2 impaired driving arrests • 4 underage consumption violations • 4 ordinance violations • 1 public intoxication...
Northern Bedford High School senior Austin Mowry competed in the 170-pound weight class at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships held March 7-9 at Hershey's Giant Center. Mowry won one of his three bouts in the tournament, finishing his senior year with a 29-9 record. Mowry placed second at 170 pounds at the District 5 tournament on Feb. 16. He then placed fifth at the Southwest Regional Tournament on Feb. 22-23 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania....
The turtle was huge. To the little boys that came with their mothers to help knot comforters last week, the 2-foot-long, brown reptile looked quite frightening. But being shown that it was lifeless and soft, like a teddy, they were reassured of its harmlessness, despite its big brown eyes. It wasn't until after our birthday lunch, however, that the turtle was conquered. With a piece of yarn around his neck, the little victors dragged him over to us, showing off their defeated enemy. I was so...
Prime contractor Cottles Asphalt Maintenance Inc., Everett, resumed work on Monday, March 18, on the Route 22/36 intersection improvement project in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County. Overall work on the project consists of improvements at the Route 22/36 intersection in Hollidaysburg which includes improving the turning radius of the intersection along with improved pedestrian access to crosswalks. A pipe replacement on Route 36 (Charger Highway) is also included as a part of this project. All work is weather dependent. All work on this...
"I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip –he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber not sleep. The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and g...
Paul has been stoned to death in Lystra. Is that the "wind-up" of the story? No. He rises from the pile of stones that killed him and goes right back into the city. Now, it is easy to wonder why he was not attacked again. Remember, the people here had seen a miracle and were ready to worship this man until some opponents from out of town persuaded them to kill him. The fear of punishment from the Roman government might have fallen on them. The sight of this bruised and battered man walking with...
The community is invited to hear Jim Hocking, founder and CEO of Water for Good, a water-drilling ministry in the Central African Republic (CAR), on Sunday, March 24, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church. Hocking will speak during the ABF hour from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room (old sanctuary). At noon, everyone is invited to a carry-in dinner in the same location. An informal question-and-answer session will follow. Hocking grew up in the Central African Republic, the son of...
Brandon and Abigail (Ott) McClain of New Enterprise are the parents of a son, Keegan Patrick, who was born at 12:24 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. The infant weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Keegan has two siblings: Ava Noel, 3; and Blaze Eric, 1. Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Peggy Ott of Woodbury. Paternal grandparents are Shawn and Jody McClain of Martinsburg. Maternal great-grandmother is Joyce Ott...
Northern Bedford High School performed a spectacular rendition of "Your a Good Man, Charlie Brown" March 14-16. If you missed this event you missed a very entertaining evening. Each character was brought to life in a stunning way. Lucy was bossy and head-strong. Charlie Brown was awkward and unsure. Linus carried his faithful blanket while being remarkably wise for someone his age. Sally was her precocious little sister self. Schroder was in love with all things Beethoven and music, and Snoopy...
The Claysburg Education Foundation has announced a 12-day “STEM and the Arts 2019 Program” for students. The times and dates will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10-13, July 15-18 and July 29-31 and Aug. 1 at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. This project will be coordinated by Claysburg-Kimmel School District with parents of Claysburg-Kimmel providing support services. Funding will be provided by the Claysburg Education Foundation with volunteer support from the Claysburg area community. Registration online is now open to Claysburg-Kimmel stu...
The Claysburg Education Foundation has announced evening technology classes for students in Grades 9-12 and adults will be taught at Claysburg-Kimmel High School as a means of helping them to become more proficient in the use of computers. Classes covering Email and Microsoft Word will be held for a two-day period for 1-1/2 hours per evening on April 2 and 4. Another class of the same information will be held on May 9 and 11. Classes covering Email and Microsoft Excel will be held for a two-day period for 1-1/2 hours per evening on April 16...
United Way of Blair County and program sponsor, McQuaide Blasko Attorneys-at-Law want all kids in Blair County to enter school with the skills they need to experience success as they progress through graduation and beyond. This is why they are introducing the Raising Readers program, a book drive and distribution of books to low-income families throughout the County. The book drive runs from Monday, March 25 through Saturday, April 6. New and like new books for children 0 to 5 years old are being collected at the following locations: Altoona...
The Blair County Dairy Promotion Committee is seeking individuals between the ages of 9 and 24 with an interest in promoting the dairy industry. Girls ages 9 to 11 will serve as Dairy Misses, girls ages 12 to 16 will be Dairy Maids, boys ages 9 to 16 will be Dairy Ambassadors, and young ladies who are 16 to 24 years of age are eligible for the title of Blair County Dairy Princess or Alternate Dairy Princess. To be eligible, the interested applicant must have a connection to the dairy industry. The individual or a close family member must work...
What is one of your favorite meals of the day? One of the most important, doctors tell us, is breakfast and that happens to be one of my favorite meals of the day. Who doesn’t love getting up on the weekends and going to one of the many Cove eateries for a delicious breakfast? Or, you can stay in with your loved ones and cook a tasty meal at home. If you choose the latter, I have two of the best breakfast recipes for you this week. Amish Breakfast Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb. bacon, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 2...
The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be holding its annual benefit auction at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30. This auction will feature new and good used items. There will also be gift certificates and items from celebrities to bid on. Donations are needed to raise money for the Farm Show in August. If you are interested in donating items to the auction, please contact Karen Loomis at 407-4024 to make pick-up arrangements. Violet’s Auction will continue its auction at the Williamsburg Farm Show on Thursdays. Upcoming dates are Thursdays, M...
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board’s first meeting of 2019 set a tone for success throughout the coming year, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. The board on Feb. 21 preserved 35 farms covering 3,333 acres across 19 counties. No farms in Blair or Bedford counties were preserved in this round. The 35 farms preserved are in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Greene, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northampton, Washington, Westmoreland, and York counties. S...
Industrial hemp, the opioid crisis and the future of the Farm Show Complex were among the disparate issues Pennsylvania lawmakers recently discussed with the head of the commonwealth’s Department of Agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding went before the Senate Appropriations Committee March 6 and fielded a range of questions as the legislators are combing through Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal. State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., R-Rochester, asked Redding to weigh in on industrial hemp and its future as federal restrictions have bee...
With our ever-changing weather, people say, “I’d rather live someplace sunny and warm.” I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Polly Smith: Williamsburg – I feel safe here and I love it here. Cynthia Kolodziej: Philippines Tamara Hansen: I have been thinking about that recently. I really like Europe. Maureen England: Australia or New Zealand Ruth Hoffner: South Carolina to be with my son, Kreg Huston Godwin: New England Donna Gibson: On my own island with lots of f...
The 10th annual Engineers Fight to CAN Hunger food drive began on Feb. 1 and ran through National Engineer's Week; Feb. 17-23. This is a local competition in which engineering firms in Blair County compete to raise the most funds through employee/company contributions. Donations raised go directly to area food banks, including The American Rescue Workers, in Hollidaysburg and the Altoona Food Bank. In years past, the competition included donating canned goods, but this year monetary donations...
Know a Pennsylvania farmer or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2019 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Sand County Foundation, the nation’s leading voice for conservation of private land, presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 13 states for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. In Pennsylvania, the $10,000 award is presented with Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Heinz Endowments. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo L...
At its regular monthly meeting on March 4, the Duncansville Community Days Committee made official the entertainment and activities schedule for this year’s event. The dates will be Thursday, July 18, through Saturday, July 20, at the Memorial Park in the borough, which will undergo a major renovation in the spring. Hours of the event will be 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Also this year, Community Days will collaborate with the borough’s volunteer fire company in celebrating its 125th anniversary. Events...
Tony Rice, a senior agribusiness management student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, studied “meat” made in the lab and not from animals, and grew increasingly committed to understanding its potential to enhance agricultural production. The innovation holds some potential to augment livestock production in the long term, provided that scaled production costs are able to compete with traditionally produced beef, Rice concluded. As more people move into the middle class in developing nations, global meat demand is expected to gr...
PennDOT has announced that the Blair County Maintenance crew will close Route 2012 (Newry Lane) at the intersection of Cedarcrest Drive for one day today, Thursday, March 21, in Blair Township, Blair County. Today the crew will close the roadway beginning at 7 a.m. to replace a failed cross pipe in the roadway. Work is expected to be completed that day and the detour lifted by 5 p.m. This detour will utilize the red arrow detour which consists of Forsht Drive, Route 22 and Newry Lane. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by...
