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Donald W. Pepple, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away May 3, 2022, at Altoona Hospital. He had been a resident at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home since July 2021. He was born June 21, 1933, in Woodbury, the son of the late Emmert and Dorothy (Over) Pepple. He was united in marriage to Patricia L. Pepple June 10, 1955, in Woodbury. His wife preceded him in death September 30, 2020. He is survived by three children: son Michael (Jennifer) Pepple, Hillsboro, Tenn.; daughters:...
Cheryl Scull, 75, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at home after a brief illness. She was born in Roaring Spring Aug. 28, 1946, to the late Clova and Elmer Hall. She is survived by her husband, Nathan; sisters: Margie Brumbaugh and Linda Suter and husband Bill and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Jonathan Scull and brother Donald Hall. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hos...
Members of the Blair County Antique Auto Club attended Martinsburg Borough Council’s monthly meeting to propose the idea of having a car show at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. They suggested the show coincide with Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Department’s annual ox roast. The representatives said they had a car show in Cresson and 145 cars showed up. The event made money for local businesses, according to the auto club. The council suggested that the club members leave the borough council meeting to attend the park’s meeting that was happe...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its May meeting on Thursday, May 5. Previous minutes were approved and read by Secretary Melanie Clapper. The treasurer report was given by Treasurer Amy Mellott and approved. Plow Days and the first tractor pull were held on April 16 with a “great turnout.” Jason Hileman reported there were 187 pulls despite the rain. Food sales are going well for the club at the kitchen. Clothing is available at all tractor pull events or from Melanie Clapper. New folding tables were purchased for events for clothing sal...
South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 3, at 9 a.m. in the Township building. All supervisors were present. Monthly bills and the treasurer’s report were reviewed and approved. The roadmaster reported tree trimming and snow plowing was done. An update was given on 2022 Golden Rule Drive culvert replacement project bids. All bids were rejected. The lowest bid did not meet prequalification. All other bids were too high. New bids will be submitted for the fall. A letter was sent to residents of 248 Chestnut St regarding p...
Herald columnist Joseph Walk and his wife Nancy are shown in front of the Altes Rathaus (old town hall) in Bonn, Germany. They recently traveled to the famous hometown of Beethoven and brought the Herald along....
To the Editor: Over the past few weeks there has been this candidate and that candidate who has either been featured in a local paper or has had letters to the editor written about them. One candidate stands out to me as being ignored and not receiving much if any news media attention and that would be Kimberly Capenos, who is running in the Democratic primary for the seat of Representative in the General Assembly. So now I have to say, who is Kimberly Capenos? Kim is one of my closest friends. Kim and I first met when managed care came into...
A seed library is a place where community members can get seeds for free. The Seed Library at Roaring Spring Community Library through the generosity of donations from many seed companies provides access to seeds, knowledge, and learning opportunities. The Seed Library is free and open to all, with or without a library card. Who can view the RSCL Seed Library and request seeds? All patrons of the Blair, Bedford, or Huntingdon County libraries may view and request seeds from the Roaring Spring Community Library’s Seed Library (RSCL Seed L...
May 17, 2022 is the Primary Election. Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote was May 2, 2022. The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot was May 10, 2022. Primary elections Primary elections in Pennsylvania are held on the third Tuesday of May in most years. In presidential years, the primary election is held on the fourth Tuesday of April. In a primary election, each political party selects its candidates to run for office during the general election. The candidates who get the highest...
The organization PA Humanities has announced its “If You Were In The Room,” a new virtual initiative encouraging Pennsylvania’s youth to re-imagine the United States Constitution if they were there at the time it was written. Open to ages 16-22, participants submit a video or other creative work, such as a photo, poem, or drawing, that addresses how different our governing document would be if they participated in its creation – if they were in the room where it happened. Ten entrants will be selected by PA Humanities to receive two free ti...
Herald of May 13, 1897 Rev. W. W. Dunmire of Altoona, “the speaking and singing patriot”, was scheduled to lecture at the Zion church in Martinsburg. The subject of the lecture was “Beware of Foreign Influence”. Rev. Dunmire was known for both his singing and lectures, and was greeted with some of the largest audiences in the state. Anna Mary Cora, aged 16 years, 7 months and 23 days, the only child of Aaron Z. and Clara Bulger of Martinsburg, died at the home of her parents. The deceased was stricken with the measles, but by care and good at...
Herald of May 18, 1972 William V. Shriver, 31, was killed in a construction accident at the site of the new Martinsburg Fire Hall. Shriver, who worked for New Enterprise Stone and Lime, trucked a 14-ton beam to the location and was watching as it was being hoisted into place. A shackle on the cable broke and the beam fell on Shriver, crushing his chest. Williamsburg doctor James C. Frye died at the age of 86. He was a general practitioner and practiced in the area for 58 years. He estimated that during his career he delivered 5,000 babies. A...
Herald of May 19, 1922 A group of citizens were starting a community band in Martinsburg. A fund was being established to raise money to hire a teacher for the band. Elmer Oakes and Irvin Closson of Piney Creek left on their bicycles for the state of Kansas where they expect to spend the summer with friends and relatives. Chief of Police Hely of Williamsburg was seen with his deputies on a business trip in the vicinity of Beavertown. Gifford Pinchot, former state forester, won the Republican nomination in the primary election. It was thought...
Herald of May 15, 1997 Guyer’s AG Store in Woodbury was set to close on May 31 after 53 years in business. The store owners, Wayne and Lyn Guyer, were the third generation to operate the store. Mr. Guyer explained that the wholesale grocery cooperative he worked with was eliminating smaller full-time grocery stores, and other options for the store were not viable. Students from Mr. Chonko’s history class at Central High School spent a day cleaning the grounds of the Dick Schoolhouse. They cleaned up brush and garbage, but were unable to do any...
Herald of May 15, 1947 Snow, ice and below freezing temperatures were to blame for what was being called “a total loss” by some fruit growers in the Cove. The large peach orchard at Ore Hill owned by Charles Packard was reported to be totally frozen, and a nearby apple orchard sustained losses around 80%. Some areas were harder hit than others. First Sgt. Michael W. Pitcher of Williamsburg, who was killed in action in Germany on March 22, 1945, was posthumously awarded the Military medal by the King of England in recognition of his ext...
Herald of May 17, 2012 Robert Vadella of State College was chosen as the new superintendent for the Spring Cove School District. Vadella was one of six applicants who interviewed with the board. Students at the Williamsburg Elementary School raised $2,508 for the American Heart Association. The Central High Double-Dutch team, coached by Deanie Cafferty, presented an assembly on jumping to kick off the fundraising event. The Leah Hoover Memorial Fund donated an off-road vehicle to the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company. The vehicle was to be...
Why is life so hard at times? Is there anything for us to learn when turmoil is all around us? It is heart breaking for me when people tell me bad test results they receive from their doctor or when another friend or former classmate passes from this life. Life is messy and difficult, and we are often left feeling uncertain and powerless. Psalm 38 is an ancient prayer for help amid anguished waiting. It is a plea of one who is both sick and penitent, abandoned by friends and taunted by enemies....
Joyce Bassler, chair for the Ladies Encounter, and her executive committee, comprised of Sharon Herr, Patricia David, Doris Miller, Karen Weaver and Linda Furry, did an outstanding job on the program entitled “Getting Good at Being You.” Many others were involved in hosting a table with favors and doing many other jobs. This was held at the Convention Center in Altoona on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 300 women attended this inspirational encounter. Due to COVID, this program had...
The Old Testament is about twice as large as the New. Yet, churches spend much more time in the study of the New. I am not negative about this necessarily but am concerned we begin to think the Old Testament is not important. It most certainly is. We can glean much knowledge about God and ourselves from it. I plan to spend some time in the Book of Judges. It was a challenging time. The dynamic heroes have passed on. Moses spent forty years leading Israel. There was great lament when he was...
Herald subscribers Chris and Dona Baughman took their Mother’s Day edition of the Herald on their trip to Topsail Island, N.C. This photo was taken on Mother’s Day....
NOISE ORDINANCE NOTICE NOTICE is given that the Council of the Borough of Williamsburg will consider an Ordinance regulating noise within the Borough at its regular meeting to be held in the Municipal Building, 305 E. 2nd Street, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania on June 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., a summary of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILLIAMSBURG, BLAIR COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA HEREINAFTER KNOWN AS THE “WILLIAMSBURG BOROUGH NOISE ORDINANCE” PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF NOISES THAT MAY DISTURB THE PEACE; PENALTIES AND EFF...
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road. Jared Frederick, a current instructor of history at Altoona’s Penn State Campus, will present on his book “Dispatches of D-Day: A People’s History of the Normandy Invasion.” The culmination of nearly two years of research and writing, “Dispatches of D-Day,” conveys the deeply personal tales of the countless men and women who took part in the 1944 Normandy landing. It includes over a hundred acc...
Here are the April Students of the Month for NBC Middle School: Grade 8 – Alayna Dick, daughter of Amber Leach and Nicholas Dick; Connor Donaldson, son of David and Tisha Donaldson. Grade 7 – Mylee Mitchell, daughter of Craig and Terisha Mitchell; Isaiah Baker, son of Lucas and Kari Baker. Grade 6 – Myha Dixon, daughter of Tyler Dixon and Briana Dixon; Ethan Miller, son of Diane Berkheimer and Mitchell Miller....
Sara Walker, 5, is all smiles while Sarah Snyder paints a blue butterfly on her cheek during Foot of Ten Independent Bible Church's 70th anniversary celebration. The Duncansville church hosted a two-day community celebration on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, with indoor games, a dunk tank, horseback riding, a petting zoo and a community meal....
Few things can be as enjoyable on a warm day as spending some time on a boat. For many people, the sound of the water lapping beneath a boat and the feeling of a warm summer breeze blowing through their hair is the very essence of summer relaxation. Boating appeals to people with varying interests, and there are many ways one can enjoy a day spent traversing a nearby river, lake or ocean. Fishing Recreational fishing is wildly popular. According to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation,...
Warm weather entices people to enjoy long hours outside basking in the sun or relaxing on balmy evenings. Many of the activities people once reserved for indoors when temperatures were chilly, including dining, are moved outside as the weather warms. Even though outdoor dining can be quite enjoyable, certain factors need to be considered to ensure that each experience is as pleasurable as possible. This means focusing on comfort whenever meals are taken out-of-doors. Address insects Insects are equal opportunity invaders. Once they smell sweet...
Outdoor movie nights can be a great way to spend warm evenings with friends and loved ones. The guest list is only limited by the seating you have, and even then, movie watchers easily can sit on picnic blankets, making it simple to host a crowd. Movie nights outdoors may be different than those in a theater or living room, but certain must-have items are no less important. No movie night under the stars is complete without these essentials. Projector and screen A screen and a way to project...
Weekend getaways in the great outdoors can be a great way for families to break from the norm and spend some quality time together while getting some fresh air. Such trips are popular, as the U.S. Travel Association notes that nearly three out of four domestic trips are taken for leisure purposes. Families looking to get away from home on weekends often look for activities or locales that appeal to kids and parents alike while getting everyone out of the house. The following are a handful of outdoor getaway ideas the whole family can enjoy. • H...
Adults may see “staycations” as great opportunities to catch up on summer reading and finish projects around the house. Children, however, may not always approach time off at home with that same enthusiasm. Parents confronted with the challenge of keeping kids happy and engaged during staycations can try these kid-friendly ideas to ensure everyone enjoys their time off, even if the bulk of it is spent at home. • Hit the carnival circuit. Traveling carnivals are a staple of summer in many small communities. These special events feature rides...
Prior to having children, few adults would bat an eye at spontaneous weekend excursions or discounted red-eye travel deals that required little more than a hastily packed carry-on bag and passport in hand. Once adults make the decisions to expand their families, traveling even short distances often requires precise and detailed planning. Children add the element of surprise and the unexpected - not to mention extra gear - and parents must adapt accordingly when they travel with their little...
Kids look forward to summer vacation every year. The last day of school gives way to less structured days when kids can spend more time outdoors and less time cracking the books. Summer vacation can be a dilemma for parents, especially in households where both parents work full-time. A pandemic-related increase in remote working has made that problem somewhat more manageable, but even parents working from home must find fun way for kids to stay occupied until the new school year begins. No two...
Spring Extravaganza The Williamsburg Community Farm Show’s Spring Extravaganza will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with a cruise-in for the Blair County Auto Club. The extravaganza was originally scheduled for last Saturday, but due to rain, was rescheduled until this week. Please go out and support the more than 80 vendors....
The Williamsburg Christian Missionary Alliance Church has been meeting with the Williamsburg Municipal Authority for the last several months on a potential water project for the church. During last week’s meeting on May 3, “one last effort” was discussed. First, Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh sent down some estimates that the authority requested at last month’s meeting about the cost of a water line extension. The first estimate included a waterline extension to the church and Potted Memories Greenhouse at an estimated cost of $1 mill...
Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to thank fathers and other men who have stepped into the role of father. Father’s Day didn’t become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States until 1972, when President Richard Nixon signed Joint Resolution 187. Father’s Day in 2022 is celebrated on Sunday, June 19. Many thank Sonora Smart Dodd for making Father’s Day happen. In 1909, while attending a Mother’s Day sermon in church, Dodd felt fathers were equally deserving of praise. To honor her own father, a Civil War veteran and widow...
Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers don’t get celebrated enough or thanked enough. A lot of teachers can really influence a young person’s life and leave a lasting imprint on whom a student become sas a person. This thought inspiried this week’s question – Which teacher made the biggest impact on your life? Here is what a few residents had to say: Blair Saylor: Mr. Cramer Randilyn Peck: Mrs. Houtz (Natalie Appleman) John Jones: Miss Miller Linda Lemin: Mr. Ron Leidy, and Mr. Cowher – they were my favorites. Anna Gibb...
"There's nothing like Mom's cooking." This quote has often been spoken, but two Clappertown sisters, are really hoping to change that quote to, "There's nothing like Sisters' Country Cooking." The self-proclaimed "Negley Girls" – Sondra Wisecarver and Sue Negley-Martz – recently opened their food truck, Sisters' Country Cookin', in the middle of March, and the pair have been rolling ever since. The venture began when the pair's cousin got married and they were asked to cater the event. The...
Paving bids were opened during last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting on May 5. The paving bids were for the project that involves paving Royer Road and part of Lower Clover Creek Road. Two bids were received – one from Grannas Bros., and one from New Enterprise Stone & Lime. Grannas Bros. came in at $376,337.50 and New Enterprise came in at $392, 896.35. “We are willing to get this project done,” Vice Chairman Ed Clark said to other supervisors, who were all surprised at the cost of the project. the supervisors thought the project...
Warm weather means more time to relax outdoors. For those homeowners lucky enough to have entertaining spaces outside, spring and summer provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air under the sun or stars. Over the last few years, families have become especially familiar with what works about their yards and where there is room for improvement. Pandemic-related travel restrictions and early stay-at-home mandates resulted in plenty of time spent in backyards on staycations. Even though many such restrictions have been lifted, homeowners...
It had been a while since Sandy Davis thought about her days scampering around Musselman's Grove in Klahr, but mention of the place brought a laugh from this Martinsburg-area woman and a flood of sweet memories. "Oh I remember Musselman's Grove, I used to go there all the time," she said. "I lived in East Freedom and my grandparents lived in Klahr and I'd stay with them on weekends." The entertainment history and the nostalgic memories linked to Musselman's Grove as time passes have prompted a...
Woodbury Borough Council met on May 2 at the Community Center. All council members were present. Community Yard Sale Days will be June 3 and 4. Residents are reminded to have their yards and homes “esthetically ready” so yard sellers will have a good image of Woodbury. There is more information on the borough website. An ad will also be placed in the Morrisons Cove Herald. A Kaufman House update was given by Shawn Claycomb. The bank is in process of changing the deed with the judge. A land development ordinance is being developed and fur...
On May 4, the Bedford County Elections Office was made aware that duplicate ballots were mailed in error to approximately 60 registered voters who had applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot. This was verified through communication with the Pennsylvania Department of State who confirmed the error. The elections office is attempting to contact the voters affected. Voters who received duplicate ballots may also contact the election office for further instruction at (814) 623-4807. Procedures are in place to assure that only one ballot can be...
Sportsmen know that Pennsylvania's flock of wild turkeys has been declining steadily for quite a few years now. Following the advice of its wild turkey biologist, Mary Jo Casalena, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has adopted a set of rules to minimize the harvest of turkeys during the traditional autumn turkey hunting season, including shortening the season – to one week in our area. In addition, rifles have been banned for autumn turkey hunting because Casalena believes that rifle hunters a...
The Northern Bedford Panthers went 0-2 this week, dropping games to both Tussey and Everett. They are now 5-8 on the season, going 2-8 over their last ten games. To begin, the team lost a game to Tussey at home on Tuesday. It was a tied game at two before the Panthers made four straight errors in the sixth inning, allowing Tussey to score the two runs needed to win the game by a score of 4-2. For the Titans, Matt Watkins threw a complete game gem. Then, they played at Everett on Thursday. In this game, Everett pounded the ball, scoring...
They're a class act on the field, in the classroom and in our community. Morrisons Cove Memorial Park offered a big "thank you" to the Central High School Scarlet Dragons Baseball Team and coaches for coming to assist the park in moving and spreading the new playground mulch in Acorn Cove. Also assisting with spreading of the mulch during the first two weeks of May were volunteers from Leadership Blair County and the Martinsburg Boy Scouts. The mulch was donated by the Martinsburg Boosters...
Northern Bedford's Emily Green (left), Lydia Ritchey (middle) and catcher Deerin Davis talk during a time out during play against Claysburg Monday at Northern Bedford High School....
After an amazing 2021 season, Central High School student Parker Gregg earned an all-state selection in football. He is the first player in PIAA history to gain 1,000 rushing and receiving yards. He has lettered in football, track, basketball and baseball. Gregg is in the top 50 of his graduating class with a 95 grade-point average (GPA). "I am in both the regular National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society," Gregg said. He is also an innovator. With the sudden passing of his...
Williamsburg's Jeremiah Ross (12) runs in a pack in the 3200-meter race Monday during the ICC League Championship Monday at Northern Bedford High School....
The Central Dragon Baseball team faced the Bishop Carroll Huskies and the Penn Cambria Panthers, defeating them both 15-0 and 14-4 respectively, while also facing a double-header against the Bedford Bisons, winning the first game 10-0 and the second 20-0. In the Bishop Carroll game, the Dragons took control of the game in the first inning, scoring four to start. The Dragons brought in six more in the second and five more in the third to end the game in three swift innings. Tyler Oakes threw a three-inning, one-hit shutout, striking out five....
The Central volleyball team faced and defeated both the Dubois Beavers and the West Shamokin Wolves this past week. Against the Beavers, the Dragons won the match in just three sets, winning 25-10, 25-17, and 25-13. Eli Lingenfelter and Cayden Wright led with 11 service points each. Zeb Wyant added eight, while Zach Gahagan added seven. Luke Weber had six and Zach Wyant had five. Zeb Wyant led with 10 kills and Lingenfelter had six blocks. Weber contributed 12 assists, while Zach Wyant had eight assists, seven kills and five blocks. The...
The Lady Dragon softball team defeated the Bishop Carroll Lady Huskies 14-3, and the Bedford Lady Bisons 18-1. Against the Lady Huskies, the Lady Dragons started the game by bringing in two runs in the first inning, followed by another run in both the second and third. The Lady Dragons brought in one more run in the fifth inning before scoring nine runs in the sixth to end the game with a victory. Madison Daugherty picked up the pitching victory, striking out 12 and giving up only two hits in five innings of work. Lacey Lynn led the Lady...
