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"Life is a Beautiful Ride" is the theme for this year's CORE (Center for Organ and Recovery Education) campaign. Each year the campaign is held at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring. Blue and Green Day was the title on Friday, April 12, and the employees wore these colors in support of CORE. Employees shared hand prints by using paint and putting their hand prints together on paper. Refreshments and education literature were given out, and a picture of Conemaugh employees was...
This week is Holy Week- the week leading up to Resurrection Sunday (commonly marked on the calendar as "Easter.") It's a special time in the life of churches and Christians, and though we may recognize it in different ways, we come together in unity on Resurrection Sunday with praise on our lips that, "He is risen!" (The common response when you hear that is to say, "He is risen, indeed!") We begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday. On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' triumphant entry at Jerusalem: "The...
We have no idea how long this Council lasted. I think we should not assume it lasted only a few minutes. Even a good Bible study can often last for a long time. This was serious business. The Council wanted to "get it right." Their ruling would affect lots of people for a long time. The letter written may not seem long. It wasn't. Sometimes, when we get a letter, we go to the bottom to see who sent it. We read a letter in a different way, depending on the author. This one is sent by apostles,...
A seminar designed for church treasurers, financial secretaries and pastors will discuss some of the tax laws and best financial practices for congregations. The seminar will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at the Clover Creek Church of the Brethren, rural Martinsburg. While churches are tax exempt, that exemption applies only in a limited manner. In addition, clergy continue to be faced with a plethora of tax and finance developments regarding their compensation and eligible deductions. The instructional time is to aide...
St John’s Reformed Church of Loysburg will hold an Easter egg hunt for all children in the community at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Children will gather in the fellowship hall for work on an Easter craft and a short Easter message. Children then will be released by age groups to search for candy-filled plastic eggs on the church and parsonage grounds. The afternoon will close with snacks. The youth group of the church is invited to come and help hide the eggs, and parents and guardians are invited to accompany their childr...
Children up to 12 years of age hunted for Easter eggs on Friday, April 12, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Eggs were filled with candy and one egg in each age group had a paper for a special prize in it. Children also had their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and a picture was given to the parents. At the arts and crafts table, children could make a necklace or make a bottle filled with various colors of sand. This Egg Hunt was a great success, and children were excited with...
Long's Outpost, with stores in Martinsburg and New Paris, hosted the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 13, for the first time. The store in New Paris had the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 41 children attended. The store in Martinsburg had the Easter Bunny from 2 until 4 p.m., and 71 children attended. Some children waved and hugged the Easter Bunny and a few were afraid and held onto their parents. Treat bags with chocolate in them were given to all. Sitting on the Easter Bunny's lap...
"You have wisdom all around you; gifts specifically designed for you," was Pastor Lori Lower's message to Williamsburg High School's National Honor Society students and scholarship students during April 8th's National Honor Society banquet. Lower, a 1984 graduate of Williamsburg, was the keynote speaker. Lower entertained audience with her hands-on approach to speaking, inviting her great-nephew Evan on stage to talk about the importance of wisdom over money and the message of "knowledge is...
Happy Easter from my family to yours! Easter is such a wonderful holiday – spending time with loved ones, enjoying a good meal and especially celebrating what Easter is all about. This week, I decided to take a look at Easter dinner and find two side dish recipes, and maybe 1 sneaky dessert that just may make it in time for your Easter table! Maple-Glazed Green Beans Ingredients: 3 cups cut fresh green beans 1 large onion, chopped 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper D...
After increasing by 11 cents last week, the average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is another 13 cents more expensive this week at $3.042 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. As the region sees gasoline stocks tighten on the week, a handful of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states saw significant increases at the pump, including Pennsylvania (+9 cents). Year-over-year, most states in the region have more expensive gas price averages. With a 3.2-million-barrel draw, the region saw the largest decrease in g...
Postponed Easter Egg Hunt The Grace Pointe Community Church of God postponed its Easter Egg Hunt until Sunday, April 28, due to inclement weather this past Sunday. The Egg Hunt will begin following the regular church services...
As the Everett Railroad Easter EGGSpress Steam Train approached Kladder Station on a spectacular Saturday morning, April 13, the families aboard were brimming with excitement. They weren't the only ones waiting for this train to arrive. Rail Fanners – including Penn State Altoona students Kevin Ackley from Lock Haven, a communications major, Andrew York from (state of) Indiana, rail security major, and Shawn Bickel from Kentucky, rail transportation major – like to take pictures of trains. Wit...
It is time again for the planning of the Bedford County Dairy Princess Pageant. The committee is looking for girls between the ages of 9 and 24 who would be interested in an experience to promote Dairy Products and also travel through out Bedford County and the state. Qualifications for entering the dairy princess contest are to live in Bedford County; be a daughter of one of the following: dairy farmer, dairy-farm manager or herdsman or someone employed in a dairy-related industry (dairy farm store, dairy cooperative, DHIA supervisor, dairy...
Three area residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 67th (Austin, Texas), 68th (Washington, D.C.), 69th (Indianapolis) and 70th (Orlando, Florida) commencement ceremonies last fall and earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of nearly 22,000 students from across the country. Earning degrees were: • Janet Ashurst of Hollidaysburg has earned her Master of Science, Nursing – Education (BSN to MSN) • Kendra Burkett of Imler has earned her Master of Science,...
For families – and everybody else for that matter – protecting skin should be a top summer priority. After all, there is no shortage of summer skin woes you'll want to avoid. From protecting skin from sun to repelling disease-carrying insects, here are some top insights that will help you and your family enjoy a safer, more comfortable summer. Sunscreen: Get it Right When it comes to sunscreen, it's important to understand and follow sun safety guidelines. Fewer than half of moms (48 per...
Do higher temperatures have to mean higher energy bills? The answer is no. There are numerous ways to keep your home cool and bills low in summer. After a few months of disuse, it is vital to check that your air conditioning system is still working in an efficient and optimal manner. If you have a central air conditioning system, for peace of mind, you might want to have your system checked by an HVACR professional. In order to save, be sure to shop around for special deals, which are not...
Blair County’s business community benefited from $358 million in travel spending during the year 2017. The information comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) 2017 Annual Economic Impact Report. The report was released March 27, 2019, by DCED’s manager of Tourism Research and Statistics. DCED contracted for the analysis with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company. The record-high amount represents a seven-percent increase, equating to a $23 million increase in travel spending for Blair...
* * * The Spring Cove Education Association (SCEA) would like to share updates of some of the many positive events that are taking place within the Spring Cove School District in which teachers are involved. In order to do so, the SCEA sponsors "Update" articles in the Morrisons Cove Herald. * * * On Saturday, March 23, 47 students from Central High School in Martinsburg competed at the Foreign Language Festival at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This event is sponsored annually by APPLES...
Attorney General Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of deceptive advertising by businesses posting “We Buy Homes” signs on street corners. The signs are often a scam – looking to take advantage of Pennsylvanians suffering from debt, job loss, or other significant life changes and looking to make some fast money. Businesses behind the “We Buy Houses” signs typically offer to purchase a consumer’s home for less than actual value, and the “Cash for Homes” scams can take two different forms. One targets those who are trying to avoid...
