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Editor’s Note: Thank you to the reader who pointed out an error in the May 7 edition regarding the “up from” numbers in Blair and Bedford counties. We have revised our method of presenting this information to minimize errors. There was an error in this week’s tabulation. The correct information for the week of 5-7-2020 is presented below. Note that the number of confirmed cases was correct. The incorrect information was the number of cases from the previous week. – CORRECTED – AS OF 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Blair County • 25 cases confirmed,...
Council Meeting The Roaring Spring Borough Council Meeting is scheduled to meet on May 11, 2020, at 6:15 p.m. and although the building will be closed to the public, the meeting will be open for the public to attend remotely via teleconference call. Public participation is invited and directions for accessing the meeting can be obtained by calling the borough office at 224-4814 or by email request at rsboro@roaringspring.net. All requests must be made no later than 12:00 p.m., May 11, 2020. Lisa A. Peel Borough Manager Executrix Notice Estate...
It was ironic that I started this book right before the statewide order that shut down our public library along with so many other local businesses. The irony came from the fact that this thriller is based on a highly infectious pathogen that includes lots of rats woven within an intermittent parallel plot. There is an unidentified narrator who keeps those rats front and center until the conclusion of the book, when that character is finally exposed. The story takes our main character, Alexis,...
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'." Harsh? Maybe. But true nonetheless. That paragraph is a key excerpt from an essay penned by famed science fiction author Isaac Asimov. Published in a 1980 edition of Newsweek magazine, Asimov was...
Are We Trading Freedom for Security? To the Editor: In a republic government, the powers come from the people – directly or indirectly. Putting safety measures in place during a crisis makes sense in the short term, but using said crisis mandates long-term to transform America is overreach and tyranny. When we are no longer following the will of the people but instead making the people follow the will of the government, we are no longer a representative government. I urge our elected officials to keep our government limited, our markets f...
Herald of May 2, 1895 A bill prohibiting the killing of wild deer in the state for a period of five years passed the House in Harrisburg. The bill makes it a misdemeanor to transport, sell or have in possession any deer or deer meat during the period the law is in force. The spring term of the Martinsburg Normal School was to open May 6 at the Juniata Collegiate Institute Building. Prof. Kagarise was to be the instructor. Using his new Victor bicycle, David Burget traveled from Freedom to his home at Curry in 43 minutes. The Pennsylvania...
Herald of May 7, 1970 All is ready at the Blair County Airport for an air show Sunday that is expected to attract the biggest crowd since the terminal building dedication in 1960. Roaring Spring Borough Council is receiving bids for the paving of nine alleys and four streets, estimated to be approximately $12,000. Martinsburg Borough Council is planning to ban all heavy trucks from residential streets in the borough except for local deliveries. New complaints about heavy trucks, especially tractor-trailer rigs, parking along streets over...
Herald of May 7, 1920 The borough schools closed on Wednesday and the week was commencement week, starting with the baccalaureate services Sunday evening in the Lutheran church. The service was followed by Class Day exercises Tuesday evening on the campus of the old Seminary building. Commencement was held Wednesday. Daniel F. Bassler, well known sales crier of Woodbury, was a visitor in Martinsburg. He cried many sales during the spring and the total amount realized was over $87,000. On Monday evening, a surprise party was held at the home of...
Herald of May 4, 1995 The 96th Family Dollar store in Pennsylvania and the 2,362nd in the fast-growing North Carolina-based Discount store chain was scheduled to open in Roaring Spring on Wednesday, May 10. Food Lion was scheduled to cut the ribbon and officially open its new Roaring Spring supermarket on Wednesday, May 3. Barry Brown was the manager of the Roaring Spring store. Diehl’s Crossroads Church of the Brethren would celebrate its 140th anniversary on Sunday, May 7. The land for the first church was donated to the congregation by D...
Herald of May 10, 1945 The Seventh War Loan drive in Martinsburg will be headed by Mrs. Howard A. Kerr. She and her assistants plan a house-to-house canvas of the community. Every family will be urged to do their very best in aiding the campaign as it will require the cooperation of everyone to obtain the quota of $59,000, which has been set for Martinsburg. Plans are shaping up for the proper observance of Memorial Day in Martinsburg and vicinity. Personal and household treasures, cherished through the years by many generations of three...
Herald of May 6, 2010 The Williamsburg Community School Board is proposing a 3.25 mill increase on property tax when it gives preliminary approval to a 2010-11 budget next week. The final budget will be voted on in June. The 2010 Leon E. Kensinger Memorial Award Induction Ceremony honored Mrs. Groff, who passed away on Nov. 2, 2008. A district health and physical education teacher for 34-1/2 years, Mrs. Groff’s name will be placed on the bronze plaque at the memorial located in front of the Spring Cove Middle School. The Claysburg Area C...
DEATH RECORD BOWERS – Roger S., 96, Roaring Spring BUTLER – Shirley J. (Dodson), 83, Lakemont ENGLAND – Carl R., 80, Fanning Springs, Fla. LEIPERSOCK – Dorothy M., 96, resident at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Williamsburg... Full story
Roger S. Bowers, 96, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, of natural causes. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Charles and Malvina (Snyder) Bowers. He married Carmita J. "Mitzi" Johnson on June 5, 1948. She preceded him in death on July 17, 2014. Roger is survived by his son, Dwight Bowers and fiancee Cindy Dick of Imler; two grandchildren: Brian Bowers and wife Michele and Natasha Bowers, all of Roaring...
Shirley J. Butler, 83, of Lakemont, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 3, 1936, in East Freedom, the daughter of the late Orville and Margaret (Ruth) Weyandt. She married Harry C. Butler on March 17, 1988. She is survived by her husband; two sons: Ed Dodson of Blue Knob and Bob Dodson and wife Barbara of Claysburg; four grandchildren: Drew, MacKenzie, Tyler and Brandon; a great-granddaughter, Leona Lee; five stepchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren;...
The Herald has won four awards in the Pennsylvania NewsMedia's 2020 Keystone Media Awards. More than 2,700 entries were received from 122 news organizations in Pennsylvania. Entries – in 54 regular categories and eleven specialty categories across seven circulation and four broadcast divisions – were judged by journalists in Colorado. The Herald competes in a division for weekly newspapers under 6,000 in circulation. The Herald's winning entries were published in 2019. Awards were announced on...
Carl R. England, 80, of Fanning Springs, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. K.B. England. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Genevieve England; a daughter, Cathern House and husband Paul of Chiefland, Fla.; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Susan Hoover and husband Dale and sister-in-law, Gladys Heuston, all of Martinsburg; a...
Dorothy M. Leipersock, 96, a resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday morning, April 30, 2020, at the home. She was born on Dec. 24, 1923, in Ganister, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late John E. and Frances P. (Krameric) Leipersock. Surviving is a brother, Elwood A. Kozar of Pittsburgh. Dorothy was preceded in death by four sisters: Anna, Gladys, Pauline and Mary Belli; and four brothers: John and Edward Kozar, infant Michael and Charles Leipersock. She was a 1941 graduate of Williamsburg...
On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., residents and businesses in the Morrisons Cove region and surrounding communities are encouraged to show their appreciation for everyone who has been working tirelessly and unselfishly to provide for and support their families, friends, and neighbors during these challenging days. The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club is collaborating with its members, residents, the business community, municipalities, and fire companies, encouraging them to “Light Up the Cove” by turning on their indoor and outdoor lights, go...
Curryville Church will host a drive-thru event on Thursday, May 7, the National Day of Prayer. The event will run from 7 a..m to 8 p.m. When drivers pull into the parking lot, there will be stations that they will pull up to. Each station will be numbered and will have a topic and a prayer to pray. When attendees are finished praying they will move around the parking lot to each station. This will be completely touch free and will be done in the cars. The topics and prayers will also be posted at curryville.org so that individuals can...
An East Freedom man who led police on a high-speed chase in Martinsburg Borough and North Woodbury Township on Feb. 26 and was shot by a police officer will face trial in Blair County Court. During a preliminary hearing on April 16 at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger of Martinsburg forwarded the charges against Willis Truman Irvin Clark, 32, to county court. Following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Clark has...
For the second consecutive year, Spring Cove Middle School, Roaring Spring, has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing access to learning opportunities for students through PLTW Gateway. Spring Cove Middle School is one of seven middle schools in Pennsylvania to receive this honor. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in more than 12,200 schools across the U.S. The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student...
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf on April 21 announced three actions including online sales of vehicles, which will be enabled by the signing of SB 841, restart of construction projects statewide starting Friday, May 8, and curbside pickup of wine and spirits at select Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board locations. Vehicle Sales May Be Conducted Online The governor will sign Senate Bill 841 later today that approves qualified Pennsylvania notaries public to perform remote online notarizations, which will allow auto dealerships to conduct limited car sales and...
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg will face a challenging summer season in 2020, with many of its annual activities still in doubt due to the coronavirus. Although things are still changing daily, the Board of Directors for Morrisons Cove Memorial Park is following Gov. Tom Wolf's orders regarding closures and potential openings very closely. COVID-19 was the main item of discussion on the electronic Zoom board meeting on both Monday, April 6, and May 4. Chuck Gojmerac, the park's exec...
Iron Masters Country Club near Roaring Spring joined the many golf courses in Pennsylvania on Friday, May 1, in opening for the 2020 season. Gov. Tom Wolf said he would reopen golf courses, private campgrounds, marinas and guided fishing trips that day. Above, Gwen Paden of Duncansville tees off on the first hole on Friday. She was playing a round at Iron Masters with her friend Kate Conway of Altoona. In the side photo, Bud Hetrick of Williamsburg is on his way to the clubhouse to begin a...
Por ALLAN J. BASSLER Editor El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus. La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. Hasta 8:30 a.m., miércoles, 6 de mayo Condado Blair (Blair County) 25 casos confirmados (el total fue 14 la semana anterior, así que hay 9 casos nuevos), 0 muertes Condado Bedford 26 casos confirmados (16 la semana anterior), 1 muerte Condados cercanos Cambria: 34 casos (20 la semana anterior); el número de muertes ha sido corregido desde 2...
David J. Moore, 33, of Martinsburg, is awaiting a preliminary hearing on felony charges of aggravated assault, strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child. At approximately 10:44 p.m., April 3, Martinsburg police were dispatched to Moore’s residence. According to the police criminal complaint, Moore allegedly assaulted his juvenile son in his home. During the altercation, Moore’s punched the 13-year-old in the mouth, pushed him into the corner of a television stand and put him in a choke-hold for approximately a minute. The victim fle...
After my son, Bob, tagged his big opening-day 2019 spring gobbler, he wanted to know if I wanted to keep hunting. "Nope," I replied. "With this wind howling, I don't think that we'll hear another bird." The following Monday, I heard a couple of gobblers hollering at dawn. However, they were across a deep hollow from me. When I was younger, I would have tried to relocate by crossing the gorge and then calling to them. However, at 69, I knew that I couldn't do that, so I went home for a nap...
The Altoona Curve, Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Altoona Blair County Development Corp. are teaming up with local elected officials to give Blair County residents the opportunity to tell Pennsylvania’s leaders that the county is ready to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through noon on Friday, May 8, a billboard provided by Lamar Advertising will be made available for the public to sign. The signed billboard will then be delivered to the Capitol in Harrisburg. The signing process will be single-file to adhere to social d...
Golfers were permitted to hit the links in Pennsylvania on Friday May 1, as Gov. Tom Wolf said he would reopen golf courses, private campgrounds, marinas and guided fishing trips that day. Above (from left), Josh Lynn of Roaring Spring, Zeke Koch of Hollidaysburg and Zachary Barner of Hollidaysburg play the fourth hole at Iron Masters Country Club near Roaring Spring on Friday. Due to COVID-19, residents must still practice social distancing and universal masking, and reopened businesses must...
The Central Pennsylvania Football Coaches met Wednesday evening, April 15, to discuss several events coming up in the spring. Leading the agenda was the Lezzer Lumber High School All-Star football game. With issues rising about the availability of the actual football field, the recent announcement by the PIAA and the order coming from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office, the CPFCA has announced the cancellation of this year’s Lezzer Lumber All-Star football game. Not only were these factors an issue with the game, but the coaches felt that the safety of...
The Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame committee has decided to postponed its 2020 induction ceremony and move it to the summer 2021. Many of the state and area’s events have been postponed due to the COVID-19, and the 2020 Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame is another casualty of the virus. It was scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 27. “We looked at all the events being postponed, and we knew that some people would be coming in from far away,” said Bedford County Hall of Fame President Sam Shuss. “Typically, we have many older people...
Pennsylvania’s statewide spring turkey season opened Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 30. Only bearded birds may be harvested. Each hunter is provided a spring turkey harvest tag with his or her general license, and each license buyer, prior to the start of the season, also may purchase a special spring turkey license that permits the harvest of a second bearded turkey. Special spring turkey licenses can be purchased from any license issuing agent, a list of which is available at www.pgc.pa.gov. Licenses also are available online, but t...
Tratando de equilibrar los beneficios económicos y los riesgos para la salud pública, el gobernador de Pensilvania Tom Wolf anunció el 1 de mayo la reapertura de 24 condados en las regiones noroeste y centro-norte del estado, trasladándolos de rojo a amarillo a partir de las 12:01 a.m., viernes 8 de mayo. “Durante los últimos dos meses, los pensilvanias en cada rincón de nuestra mancomunidad han actuado colectivamente para detener la propagación de COVID-19,” dijo el gobernador Wolf. “Hemos visto que nuestros nuevos números de casos se esta...
Dear April, Thank you for all the lovely gifts you gave to us and forgive us if we grumbled about all your chilly, cloudy days. Even though we don't usually burn wood for warmth in all your days, we did have wood to burn so we were thankful for our warm home. Forgive us for being so unappreciative of your swirling snow in windy skies as we scrambled to protect our seedlings. Your precipitation was also in the form of life-giving rain for millions of alfalfa seeds in our fields. We are thankful...
Gloria Blakely of Martinsburg has her first published novel. Blakely's first published fiction, featuring political intrigue, is titled "What Does It Profit?" "At the outset, I envisioned an easy-to-read, contemporary novel," Blakely said. "This fiction is not for the faint of heart. It is a thriller with the full array of action, colorful language and search for justice." Blakely said the synopsis of the book is as follows: "Gov. Malik Clinton-Fattah, the presidential candidate the people...
Two Martinsburg umpire and basketball officials have decided to hang up their cleats and whistles after several decades on the job. Don McClure (35 years) and Stan Risser (25 years), baseball and basketball PIAA officials since before the turn of the century, have announced they are retiring from officiating effective the end of the 2019-20 seasons. McClure, licensed since 1985, served the local chapters of Bedford, Altoona and Huntingdon for 35 seasons in both baseball and basketball, as well...
Hello, I am Denae Hershberger, and as the Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess, I want to share a delicious dinner option for you. Milk contains nine essential nutrients that assist in keeping the body working at full capacity. For instance, dairy is the number one source of calcium in the American diet; this calcium reduces the likelihood for stress fractures to occur and strengthens against osteoporosis development later in life! This dish includes several of the dairy products that you need...
At the April 21 meeting of the Trinity United Methodist Church Ad Council, members decided to open a food pantry. A Facebook post and word of mouth was all it took to get the ball rolling. By Thursday, April 23, the shelving was up and stocked with donated goods. Money donations have begun to flow in as well. “We are going to wait to see what is taken and then use the cash donations to buy more of what is needed,” Lisa Ebersole, administrative assistant at Trinity United, said. The food pantry is set up on the East Main Street side of the chu...
The Roaring Spring Food Pantry will re-open on May 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for current clients who were registered before the closing. According to Ron Glunt, food pantry organizer, a few volunteers stepped forward to help during the COVID-19 orders. “We have enough to last for about a month of distribution, but some things are very low,” Glunt said. The food pantry welcomes any food or monetary donations. Items in most need right now are pancake mix, canned fruits and tuna, au gratin potatoes, peanut butter and jelly. As soon as inventory is...
James Dunmore of Queen, a student at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., completed a cross cultural experience in Washington Community Scholars' Center during the spring 2020 semester. Twenty students completed cross cultural study in Guatemala and Colombia and WCSC during the spring 2020 semester. Each semester program includes 15 semester hours of credit taken as five (three SH) courses. The experience integrates course content through analysis and experiential learning. Semester programs include locations abroad and in...
The Bedford County Historical Society has announced the “Historian of the Year” award for 2019. David and Amy Snyder will be recognized for their renovation of the “Loy Mansion” and research on the history of the village of Loysburg as it relates to the patriarch Martin Loy. The annual History Banquet was scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob (second floor of the BCHS) 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, but was postponed until further notice. David Snyder is publisher emeritus of the Morrisons Cove Herald....
Mount Aloysius College student John Price will be awarded the 2020 Student Veteran Leadership Award from G.I. Jobs magazine. The award is given to 48 veteran students across the United States who show exemplary leadership and involvement in their community. Price, of Williamsburg, is a 2020 graduate of the college's physical therapy assistant program and is working to complete a bachelor's in natural science. He also serves as the president of the on-campus Military Social Club and is highly...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced April 30 that prime contractor Plum Contracting Inc., of Greensburg, will resume work on the Route 22 Canoe Creek Improvements Project in Frankstown Township, Blair County. Beginning May 4, the contractor will be completing final grading, seeding, line painting and any other miscellaneous project items. This will be done under daylight flagging operations and delays are possible. Motorists are advised to allow extra time. Overall work on this project consists of intersection...
Happy Mother’s Day! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate one of the most important women in our lives. I know that Julie and I have been blessed with such an extraordinary mom. This week, I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What do you love most about your mother? Here is what a few had to say: Todd Shatzer: She has a big heart, would do anything for anyone and has never held grudges or judges anyone. Marge Troxell: My Mom was the best. She wasn’t just my mom, she was my best friend. She made our childhood so fun. She was kind an...
The students at Williamsburg School District got a treat when picking up lunches at the school district on Monday, May 4. Some of the cafeteria staff dressed as characters from Star Wars (May the force be with you). Danielle McCall was Chewbacca and Head of Nutrition Pamela Sharp was Darth Vader....
Trina Illig, Blair County grants coordinator for Community Development, was present at the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting via conference call to give an update on the 424-26 W. First St. property. For the past years, the borough has taken control of the 424 W. First St. property and has worked with Illig to funnel grants into managing the property. Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been used to remove the 424 W. First St. part of the duplex and restructure the 426 W. First St. side. Stiffler-McGraw gave an...
Some mothers may want flowers, candy, jewelry or some other expensive gift – not my mom. My mom wants a good, home-cooked meal. This year, she asked us to splurge on some delicious filet mignon and scallops. Here are two recipes that will be making our mom’s Mother’s Day that much more delicious! Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter Let me preface by saying that if you want to take your steak to the next level, I suggest making this garlic butter to top any steak. Ingredients: 4 – 10 oz. thick tenderloin beef filets 2-3 Tbsp. butter...
I must admit that I do not feel like writing this column today. I really did not feel like writing it yesterday either. However, you obviously feel like reading it; so I will press ahead. Think of many times since you were a small child that you have not felt like doing something. Children do not have to be taught to disobey. Sometimes they simply do not feel like obeying because they would rather not do the responsibility or task at hand. Clean your room. Share. Don't pull your sister's hair....
Scriptures to Read: Suggested Scriptures: Isaiah 35:1-7 Isaiah 35:8-10 Read these Scriptures over and over from various translations Today, Thursday, May 7, 2020, is scheduled to be the National Day of Prayer. I have no idea if it will involve corporate meetings of Christians for prayer or not. As I write, we are still observing measures of quarantine and social distancing. I have not said much to you about the coronavirus and the stress it has brought to our world. But I do want to focus on...
Martinsburg area churches were asked to ring their bells Sunday evening at 7 o'clock for three minutes as an act of faith and solidarity against the coronavirus. St. John United Church of Christ on East Julian Street in Martinsburg was a participant. The church bell, struck in 1859, had not rung in more than three decades. Parishioners tested the bell the day before, only to have the rope break. Earl Springer (right), St. John's consistory president, rings the bell....
