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It’s no secret that a goood-looking lawn can entice buyers when selling a home, but homeowners may not realize just how much they can benefit from even the smallest investments of time and money in their home exteriors. According to the Top Agent Insights Q2 2019 Report from HomeLight, low-cost outdoor home improvements to a landscape provide sizable returns on investment. For example, the report found that a $268 investment in a lawn care service can lead to a $1,211 increase in home value at resale. Similarly, $340 worth of fresh mulch can i...
Many homeowners think they have to spend tons of green to get green in their landscape, but that isn't necessarily so. Homeowners can improve their landscapes without digging themselves into financial holes. These strategies can help anyone save some cash and still end up with attractive gardens and more. • Use stones or gravel for a walkway. If commercially installed pavers or cement walkways are not within your budget, there are some affordable alternatives. Flagstone or individually pur...
Mulches have become a standard element of most landscape plantings. Mulches are commonly used to enhance the beauty of landscapes, suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, and buffer plants from the damaging effects of traffic and lawn equipment. Proper mulching is one of the best ways to promote vigorous root growth and tree health. Mulching mimics the natural environment found in forests where leaves and branches blanket the soil surface, replenishing nutrients as they decompose and creating an ideal environment for root growth. However,...
Modern homes showcase many dazzling features, but perhaps none draw as much instant attention as floor-to-ceiling windows. Often seen in high-rise apartments that boast panoramic city views, floor-to-ceiling windows also are right at home in single-family dwellings. Homeowners considering floor-to-ceiling windows may have lots of questions. The following rundown can provide some basic information that can help homeowners decide if floor-to-ceiling windows are right for their homes. Cost Cost is...
Jaw-dropping features can sell a home in a heartbeat. A penthouse apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and a panoramic view of a city skyline likely won't prove a hard sell, nor will a home with an infinity pool overlooking a landscape of rolling hills. As awe-inspiring as such features can be, some more subtle components, such as authentic hardwood floors, also can do much to make a home more appealing to prospective buyers. Hardwood flooring is a sought-after commodity. Data from the...
The summer season is right around the corner and many of us are so excited for warm summer days lounging by the pool side or hosting cookouts for family and friends. It’s important for lawn care nuts to keep grass strong and healthy as the stressful heat of summer approaches. 1. Keep Up with Summer Mowing (and Reduce the Time Spent on This Chore) Summer mowing can seem like an exhausting task as temperatures start to get warmer. In some parts of the country, it starts to get outright hot as temperatures climb into the 90s. It can be even h...
The summer season is approaching and as all of us garden-lovers know, this could mean stress for your plants. Some heat resistant plants enjoy the heat, though. Regardless, it’s good to know what will ultimately help your garden flourish during the hottest part of the year. Read on for a list of summer garden maintenance tips. 1. Deadhead and Prune First, there’s a difference between deadheading and pruning. When you deadhead a plant, you’re removing dead leaves or blossoms. Pruning, on the other hand, means you’re removing any part of the pla...
Many of today’s adults grew up recycling bottles, cans and paper products. That’s made it easy to take the benefits of recycling for granted. • Residents of the United States discard 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Recycling just one ton of plastic bottles saves the same amount of energy as a single two-person household consumes in an entire year. • Recycling a single aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours. • Recycling paper is highly effective, as more than 37 percent of the fiber used to make new pap...
Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption. Though the months of July and August may not seem well-suited to cutting energy consumption, there are ways to conserve that don't require turning off the AC. • Reconsider the location of your thermostat. The Performance Bui...
By HARRY CAMPBELL, DOUG MYERS, JOSEPH WOOD There’s a good chance, if you use a gas-powered lawn mower, that maintaining your lawn is worse for the environment than your morning commute. In some cases, far worse. Running a typical gas mower for one hour creates roughly the same amount of smog-forming air pollution as driving a passenger car 300 miles, according to the California Air Resources Board. In the case of some gas-powered leaf blowers, an hour’s worth of use is equivalent to driving 1,100 miles. All told, say the authors of a 2021 stu...
A well-manicured lawn adds undeniable curb appeal to a property. Homeowners who take pride in their lawns should know that they can take that pride all the way to the bank, as investing in a pristine lawn can provide a significant return at resale. A 2019 report from the real estate experts at HomeLight found that a $268 investment in lawn care service can add $1,211 at resale. That's a 352 percent return on investment. Homeowners can capitalize on a pristine lawn even further by tending to...
Every homeowner has experienced an ant hill in their lawn at some point. If not, consider yourself one of the lucky few. Not only is an ant hill unappealing to look at, but the ants can bite or sting you, your family and your pets. One of the worst species of ants is the fire ant. Bright orange in color with a nasty combination of a bite AND a sting, a fire ant is one of the most awful insects. That said, fire ants can quickly turn an outdoor cookout or party into a nightmare. What are fire ants? The truth is that fire ants are an invasive...
An East Freedom man is behind bars after police said he distributed drugs at his workplace. According to charges filed by Greenfield Township police, on May 20, agents from Blair County Adult Parole and Probation requested police assistance after alleging that James B. Weir, 37, and another man were actively distributing control substances at a Claysburg manufacturer where both men were employed. According to police, both men were under the supervision of parole and probation office. Parole agents requested police assistance while they...
Martinsburg Borough Council's monthly meeting began early with a presentation from Cris Frederickson of the Blair County Emergency Management Agency. Frederickson attended to go over what is expected of municipalities during an emergency. She also informed the council of what the county can offer during emergencies. One topic of discussion was having mutual aid with other municipalities. Frederickson pointed out that if the borough doesn't have a multual aid agreement with North Woodbury...
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and I have been surrounded by wonderful men in my life. My dad, Rick, and my two grandfathers, Pete and Gene, have truly blessed my life. This inspired my question for the week – what is one of your favorite memories with your Dad and grandfather? Here is what a few had to say: Scott Bush: Sam Saylor was my Pap, I have so many great memories of him – I couldn’t just pick one. He was like a father to me when I was growing up. The last time I spoke to him was when I left for the Marine Corps. in 1986. He p...
The following students were recognized as Honor Roll recipients for the fourth marking Period at the Williamsburg High School: High Honors: 12th Grade: Cyrus Simmons, Alissa Walker 11th Grade: Abbie Merritts, Kendel Norris 10th Grade: Chloe England, Ayla Hileman, Kara Lansberry, Eliza Mock, Roger Royer III, and Brooke Stewart 9th Grade: Eleanor Brubaker, Samantha England, Alexis Feudale, Abigail James, Kacie Norris, Ethan O, Anastasia Ranalli, Damian Rispoli and Dylan Shawver 8th Grade: Mariah Good, Lillie Irvin, Kassie Mingle, Aaron O, Regan...
Ashley Brubaker, 2022 graduate, hugs her mom, Kendra, following commencement activities....
Shown are two best friends throughout high school: Alissa Walker and Ashlie Richardson. Their friendship was praised in Class President Caymen Hughes' speech....
During last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, member Daryl Cole wanted to know if there was any update on the CMA Church. For the last several months, the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Williamsburg has been coming to the authority meetings asking for assistance and guidance to deal with the Department of Environmental Protection questioning their water source. Borough Manager Joe Lansberry said that a “last-ditch” effort was being made for the CMA Church to be a shelter-in-place for Woodbury Towns...
Five roads in Greenfield Township are scheduled to be seal coated this summer. Supervisors accepted a bid of $86,606 from Russell Standard to sealcoat Lingenfelter Road, Burkett Hollow Road, Harker Road, Butler Hollow Road and Smith Corner Road. The lone bid came close to a PennDOT cost estimate, stated Jordan Oldham, board chairman. In total, the project will improve about 2.5 miles of road. The resurfacing is to be completed on or before Sept. 15. The board moved to donate $2,500 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Claysburg Ministerium to...
When you get to be my age (72), medical issues are constant. Among these is the buildup of cholesterol, which is known to us old-timers as "clogging the arteries" and is not a laughing matter as it can cause many health issues. We're supposed to watch our diets. We are to exercise, which is something I do by fishing, hunting, walking, and trying to play basketball. Many of us take medicine, including statin drugs, to mitigate this clogging. I have taken a statin for years. Anyhow, a recent...
Lil Focht's Daycare of Martinsburg recently recognized five graduates this year from preschool....
It is with some hesitancy I admit that at 71 years of age, I have never mowed a lawn. Dad and the boys did it when I was a kid and no grass came with the patch when I moved out on my own. Hubs, who hated cooking, said he would do the outside maintenance if I would cook, proving to be a pact that worked well for us. He took great pride in mowing. He loved timing himself to see how quickly he could get it done. This plan was never challenged until about a decade ago when he had an ankle surgery that included doctors orders of no weight for six...
James A Bulger Sr. Born Oct. 7, 1950 and passed away June 9, 2022. Born in Saxton, the son of Mark H. Bulger Jr. and Rosalind (Furry) Bulger. Jim was married to Pamela Masood Bulger on Aug. 31, 1975. Pam preceded him in death May 1, 2008. He is survived by a son James A. Bulger Jr. and girlfriend Marcy Lemin, both of Saxton. Also, a sister Kathy Bulger Stryk, wife of Donald Stryk (deceased) of Mathis, Texas. Jim graduated from Tussey Mountain High School in 1968. In 1969 he graduated from the...
Peggy Lou Metz, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, June 10, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born January 1, 1944, in Altoona, daughter of the late Leroy Monroe Sr. and Verna Mae (Horton) Waite. She is survived by three children: Donald W. Metz of Hollidaysburg, Cathy M. Evans (Bud) of rural Williamsburg and Dennis A. “Chip” Metz (Amy) of Plum Creek; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters: Donna Mae Treese of Quarryville and Eve...
George John Camaroto Jr., 72, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, June 5, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. He was born June 25, 1949, in Williamsburg, son of the late George John and Frances Patricia (Lockawich) Camaroto. He is survived by his loving fiancée, Dorothy Reigh; four daughters: Tammy Sue Lehman (Mike), Aimee Sue Harstrom (Victor), Sybil Kaye McDowell (Jared), and Tori Jorge Combs (Gary); a brother: Francis Camaroto (Susan), three sisters: Georgeann Mayhue, Dona Gorsuch (John), Joyce...
Robert Ellis Burket Jr., 59, of Portage, passed away June 12, 2022, at home. He was born June 7, 1963, in Roaring Spring, the son of Robert Burket Sr. and Shirley Albright. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents: Mahlon and Elizabeth Burket and Edna and John Causer. He is survived by his mother, daughter Eva Wissinger and granddaughter Devine Wissinger of Altoona; fiance Paula Miller and her son Bryce Miller; brothers Ryan Burket, and Jason Burket; sisters Pat Schafer and Robin Flanagan. Also survived by numerous nieces and...
Penn State Extension invites dairy, livestock and horse owners, as well as agriculture industries, to the Pasture Walk with Extension from 10 a.m. to noon, June 22 at the Larry Lohr Farm in Hooversville. This pasture walk is designed to help farmers who graze their animals learn tips to improve their pasture quality. Topics to be covered at the event include how to collect a soil sample, tips to evaluate pastures, and strategies for pasture management and renovation. Larry Lohr will share his pasture management strategies and then Penn State...
Franklin Lamca is a local author now living in Bedford County but grew up in Blair County. He has just had his second book published entitled “The Devil Hound: In Search of Family.” This is a sequel to his first book called “Gypsies and the Blood Hound,” which he wrote from the years 2005-2012. Lamca loved to tell stories as a child. His mind was always busy coming up with new ideas and they came easy to him. His inspiration for his first book came as he was on an international mission in Germ...
At the May meeting of the Martinsburg Community Library Friends, it was decided to display the quilt as soon as possible. Chances will soon be sold and the winner will be drawn at the Bash at the Bistro which will be held on Oct. 8. Tickets for the event will also be sold at the library for $25 a piece. The preschool story hour was a success with an average of 15-20 children attending each Friday. The summer program entitled “Oceans of Possibilities” will start on June 13. Betsy Baker is the coordinator. An audit of the Friend’s treasury will...
With a $500 loan from his father in 1975, Barry F. Smith of Roaring Spring invested in the first of what turned out to be a vast fleet of trucks and trailers that was worth $50 million in 1998 and was just sold to Heartland Express of Iowa for $170 million. Smith Transport and Heartland Express emphasized that the sale will not affect the workforce or operations by the Roaring Spring company. There will be no layoffs and business will continue as usual. Smith, 75, the second of five children...
There are many ways you can support the Roaring Spring Community Library. Adoption is a unique way to contribute to the library and make an impact on the community. ADOPT an Author The Adopt an Author program allows you to not only be first in line to read your favorite author’s newest release, but it also helps expand and diversify the Library’s collection. Here is how it works: Let us know whom you want to “adopt.” It can be any author you want to share your love of. Please keep in mind that some authors are already adopted but there are man...
An interesting aspect of advocating for home care in Pennsylvania is that everyone agrees with you. Legislators and the administration unanimously agree that individuals strongly prefer receiving care in their homes and that increased funds are necessary to hire enough caregivers to provide the necessary care. Unfortunately, when it comes to budget time, all too often, necessary funds are not allocated to home care. Again and again, over the last decade, home care providers have watched as funds go to others on the healthcare continuum. To be...
Parents and families of infants who rely on baby formula for their nutritional needs are scrambling due to the nationwide shortage. Ongoing supply chain issues from the pandemic, coupled with a recall on formula by Abbott Nutrition and the shuttering of their manufacturing plant in Michigan, have significantly impacted the scarcity. By talking to their pediatrician, parents can work to find solutions while production of formula increases in the coming weeks. Abbott reached an agreement with the FDA to reopen its plant and will start production...
Herald of June 17, 1897 The thermometer and calendar have forgotten their old grudge and are now back together again. The primaries on Saturday passed off without any special excitement, although there seemed to be a little sport on the horizon, just enough to bring the workers to the front. But the moon came up as before. Brother Whitman, like Sampson, has been shorn of his locks. That beard has departed and now he wears a big, round, smooth face. Our Lutheran brethren will hold a social on Friday and Saturday evenings. On Saturday evening...
Herald of June 22, 1972 A strike called by employees of the Claysburg plant of Champion Homes shut down production. The plant was completely closed, affecting 81 employees. Ground breaking ceremonies were held for the new church and rectory complex being built by St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish in Williamsburg. St. Joseph’s was one of the oldest parishes in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese. Miss Martha Horton of Martinsburg RD visited the island of Jamaica in the West Indies as part of a group of students from the Indiana University of Pen...
Herald of June 23, 1922 Rev. Dr. Edmund J. Gwynn, a retired Presbyterian minister, died at the age of 65. He was best known in this area for raising funds to build a large brownstone building to be used as a college. He abandoned his plans due to lack of funds and Prof. Edward Byers took over the building that became the Morrisons Cove Vocational school. Harry Slep, founder of the Altoona Mirror and president of the Mirror Printing Company, passed away at his residence at 1015 Howard Avenue, Altoona. He was 85 years old at his passing and was...
Herald of June 19, 1997 The Spring Cove School Board approved a three year contract with Channel One Network to supply news and programming to the Spring Cove Middle School. Channel One would install the equipment needed as part of the deal. The Cove Community Chorus under the direction of Jack Shaffer, was planning a spring concert in the chapel of Homewood Retirement Center. Jackie (Bolger) Smith of Roaring Spring was accompanist. John W. Reilly was sworn in as chief of the newly formed Freedom Township Police Department in a ceremony at the...
Herald of June 19, 1947 In a business session marked by sharp debate, the Martinsburg Boosters voted to proceed with the street marking and house numbering without waiting for borough council to provide funds. The group also voted to sponsor a rat eradication campaign in cooperation with the borough council. The newly built section of the Woodbury Pike, from Woodbury to Logue’s Corner, was opened for traffic, but contractor Paul Detwiler of New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company said it might be a few weeks until the full length of the r...
Herald of June 21, 2012 Giuseppe and Rosa Amato opened the Original Italian Pizza restaurant in Woodbury. It was believed to be the first Italian restaurant operated in Woodbury. Todd Dishong, principal at Williamsburg High School, submitted his resignation. Claysburg-Kimmel School District named Mrs. Laurie Criswell as the new elementary school principal. She was replacing Mark Loucks who took a position as superintendent at Forbes Road. Plans were being finalized for the 11th Cove Relay for Life Event, to be held at the Roaring Spring...
In a few days I have a unique and special opportunity. I will officiate the outdoor wedding of one of my nephews and his fiancé. I admit that I am a bit nervous about it. It is not because I have not done a lot of weddings (though I performed one for a hospice patient), nor is it that fact that family members will be present. My biggest concern is one of a baser nature. I mentioned that it will be an outdoor service. It is basically in a field somewhere. What worries me most is the fact the rest...
The Day of Pentecost was fully come. The Jews had been celebrating Pentecost for centuries. It was a time of great celebration. It marked the time the grain harvests were completed. God had promised their ancestor Abraham He would bring his descendants into a Land that was rich and prosperous. It was a Land that flowed with milk and honey. Of course failure of the Jews to fully obey God resulted in lots of failures. The land was rich and when Israel was obedient, the harvest was plentiful....
The Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren celebrated a milestone on Feb. 27 with a special service of ordination for its pastor, Rev. Dr. David Crumrine. Crumrine has served as Director of Ministry for the church since January of 2018. He had been taking classes through the Denominations Training in the Ministry Program at Bethany Seminary, Richmond, Ind. Crumrine recently completed all requirements for this step of ordination. Middle Pennsylvania District Executive David Banaszak con...
The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet on Tuesday evening, July 5, at the PA Military Museum auditorium, 51 Boal Road, in Boalsburg beginning at 7 p.m. Nicholas Picerno will speak on “The Controversial Wounding of General Joseph Mansfield at Antietam.” Picerno has researched this controversy thoroughly and will have a PowerPoint presentation and unpublished photographs and letters on this subject which he will share with all attendees. This Sept. 17 marks the 160th anniversary of the great Battle of Antietam, Maryland, in which Gen...
Executrix Notice Estate of Eugene F. McKinney, late of North Woodbury Township. Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will present them without delay. Executrix Rebecca Lou Bryson 306 Oakdale Road Martinsburg, PA 16662 Attorney Shawn P. Sullivan, Esq. Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP 133 E. Allegheny Street Martinsburg, PA 16662 Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of...
The further they advance in the playoffs, the more teams the Dragons dominate on their way to a state title. The Dragons faced the Mohawk Warriors defeating them in a 13-3, five-inning game, followed by a 7-1 victory over the Fairview Tigers. Against Fairview, Devon Boyles picked up the win on the mound, striking out eight while only giving up one run. To start the game at bat, the Dragons used a multitude of walks and Fairview errors to muster up an early lead. Hoenstine had an RBI single to drive in Kling for the first run. Ty Helsel then...
Central High School star baseball player Paxton Kling is excited for what the future holds, but he is also focused on bringing home a state championship, something the Dragons haven't won since 2017. The senior's life has been filled with many accomplishments, including six games with the U.S. national under-18 team, commitment to Louisiana State University (LSU), and MLB draft buzz. Playing in the majors was always a dream for Kling, but he never thought he had a shot until his sophomore year....
The Central Dragons got one step closer to a State Championship on Monday as they defeated the Punxsutawney Chucks 6-5 in a game that was filled with offensive firepower and back-and-forth action. In the bottom of the first, it was time for the Dragons to go to work. Paxton Kling roped a pitch into left field, rounded first and slid into second for a leadoff double. Punxy's Jake Sikora then plunked Jeff Hoenstine two quick pitches and two on for the Dragons. The Dragons then executed a double...
Thirty-two students received their diplomas during Williamsburg High School commencement on Friday, May 27, at the high school gym. Class Secretary Morgan Webb welcomed the packed audience to the graduation ceremony. Webb will be heading to UPJ for softball. She introduced Principal Michael Jones, who was participating in his last graduation ceremony for the district. Jones is heading for a new career in community outreach and ministry. Jones joked with the crowd that this group of seniors made...
Central High School wished the Class of 2022 good luck as 149 seniors graduated June 2. Taking place at the Spring Cove Varsity Football Field, family and friends gathered to commemorate the achievements the seniors have completed over their time with the Spring Cove School District. When describing the class, Principal Stephanie Thompson used three words: "Grit, game and greatness." "All of these students transpired in the world over the past few years," she said. "Even when times were tough,...
