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Restricted Use Pesticides Pursuant to §128.85 of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Title 7 regulations, GROWMARK FS, LLC. hereby gives notice of ground application of "Restricted Use Pesticides" for the protection of agricultural crops in municipalities in Pennsylvania during the next 45 days. Residents of contiguous property to our application sites should contact your local GROWMARK FS, LLC. facility for additional information. Concerned Citizens should contact: Michael Layton, MGR. Safety & Environment, mlayton@growmarkfs.com GROWMA...
Katheryn Longenecker, 15, of Williamsburg, hoses down "Ashe" Monday morning, July 29, preparing to enter her in the Morrisons Cove Dairy Show competitions this week at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The dairy show runs through Friday, Aug. 2....
Carrie M. Mauk, 94, of Roaring Spring, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. A funeral was held Sunday, July 28, at St. John's Reformed Church in Loysburg. Pastor David Meckley officiated. Interment was in Holsinger Cemetery. Carrie was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Queen, daughter of the late Ross Adam and Artie Mae (Langham) Claycomb. She was united in marriage to George "Dick" Melvin Mauk Sept. 21, 1946, in Cumberland, Md. He p...
The Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service Inc. in 2018 organized an event to help raise money for its equipment fund and to give the community an opportunity to interact with first responders. The first Emergency Awareness Day was held Sept. 1, 2018, at Legion Park in Hollidaysburg. HALAS, which has a 24-hour station in Martinsburg, will hold its second annual Emergency Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the borough. The family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Doris J. Smith, 75, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 25, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. A funeral will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Ed Jelliff will officiate. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery. Doris was born March 20, 1944, in Greenfield Township, the daughter of the late Sherman C. and Margaret E. (Dodson)...
The Washington Post on July 19 reported county-level use of prescription pain pills in the United States from 2006 through 2012. According to the Post’s reporting, Blair County received 43.9 million prescription pain pills for that period, enough for 49 pills per person per year. In Bedford County, 11 million prescription pain pills were distributed, enough for 31 pills per person per year. The Washington Post states that, “The Post believes this is a critically important set of data, which is why we are making it public and accessible to rea...
Kenneth Paul Smith, 72, of Roaring Spring, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Friends will be received from 1:30 until 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 1, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., www.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com, Altoona. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Philip Waite officiating. A burial will take place at Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. Kenneth was born Oct. 26, 1946, in Roaring Spring, to Herbert A Smith and Marion Dodson Blazevich. He married Dolores J. Brooks Jan. 7, 1966, in Martinsburg. Along with his loving wife,...
J. Kenneth Stern Jr., 85, of Martinsburg, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. Funeral Services will be private and at the discretion of the family. Mr. Stern was born on Sept. 4, 1933, in Lancaster, son of the late J. Kenneth Sr. and Rhoda (Cowan) Stern. He spent his early years growing up in Long Meadow, Mass. He was united in marriage to Loa Joan (Packard) Stern June 12, 1955. Surviving are his wife, Joan; son Gregory Stern (Kathleen) of Point of Rocks,...
After an arrest, district court is the next step in the process through the criminal justice system. Whether a person is in front of a magisterial district judge for a civil dispute, a traffic violation or a criminal hearing, it is a place where emotions can run high. Witnesses and defendants called to appear are already on edge as attorneys and prosecutors try to persuade the judge to rule in their favor. If you go to any one of the county’s six magisterial courts on hearing day, you will usually see a packed waiting room as defendants and w...
Mount Aloysius College hosted the Claysburg Summer STEM & Arts Camp on its campus Monday, July 29. Students conducted science experiments, saw a drone tutorial and learned about video production. Sam Wagner (above), director of communications at Mount Aloysius College, explains the process of green screen filming and editing to a group of Claysburg campers. Jacob Heuston (bottom), of Roaring Spring, Pa., works with Dr. Penny O'Conner, associate professor and chair of science and mathematics at...
We're looking for a winner to claim FOUR tickets to see the Altoona Curve take on the Bowie Baysox at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug 16. Just leave a comment under this post. (No purchase necessary, but you must register to be able to comment. Click the "Free Trial" link to complete your registration.) The Herald will randomly select one lucky winner at noon on Thursday, Aug. 8. The winner must claim the tickets in person at the Herald office during regular business hours AND must show ID as proof....
We're looking for a winner to claim FOUR tickets to see the Altoona Curve take on the Bowie Baysox at 6 p.m. p.m. on Saturday, Aug 17. Just leave a comment under this post. (No purchase necessary, but you must register to be able to comment. Click the "Free Trial" link to complete your registration.) The Herald will randomly select one lucky winner at noon on Thursday, Aug. 8. The winner must claim the tickets in person at the Herald office during regular business hours AND must show ID as...
“My Dragon Books” by Steve Herman are a series of books written to help children ages 4 to 8 learn valuable social and emotional skills in a fun and relatable way. The series follows Drew and his pet dragon Diggory Doo through a series of adventures that help teach important life lessons. “A Dragon With His Mouth On Fire” helps children learn the importance of allowing others to speak without interrupting or talking over them and also emphasizes the value of taking turns. In the story, Diggory Doo the Dragon assumes what he has to say has mor...
Those of us who dabble in the occasional do-it-yourself project eventually learn a few "rules of the road," so to speak. We know that you should always "Measure twice, cut once" and "If it can't be fixed with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape." And then there's the one about the old man who explained to his grandson why he had so many tools: "If the women don't find you handsome, they'll at least find you handy." The key to a job well done is having the right tools and knowing how to...
I’m going to ask supporters of President Donald J. Trump to pause a moment in their admiration of the man and consider an unintended side effect of his presidency. I know that many Trump supporters (and some political independents) think that the whole “Trump is destroying democracy” argument is overplayed and is just hyperbole from the Democrats and Anti-Trumpers. But now that the Supreme Court has given Trump the go-ahead to do an end-run around congress and divert funds from the military to built an expensive wall, maybe some will be able...
Herald of July 30, 2009 These are “moving in days” at the newly constructed Spring Cove Elementary School in Roaring Spring. The building will open its doors to 500 students and 50-75 staff for the first day of class on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Spring Cove School District is preparing the building for the public to visit but especially for educating the students from the now-closed East Freedom Elementary School and Roaring Spring Elementary School. The $14,811,856 building is finished and families will be invited to get a preview of it by att...
Herald of July 28, 1994 Last fall Marjorie Ferry decided to give up driving. She was 88 years old then (89 now), and she had been driving for 71 years – the same car for the last 43 years. The 1929 Model A Ford that she bought for $175 in 1950 still worked. This summer she advertised her car for sale in the Herald. She sought sealed bids, and she sold the two-door to John H. Bush of Martinsburg RD 1. The Spring Cove School District is in the midst of the second year of its Chapter I summer reading and math program. Eighty-four students in k...
Herald of July 31, 1969 The sale of Combined Paper Mills, Inc., to National Cash Register Co. for approximately $36 million was approved Monday by shareholders of Combined Paper meeting in Combined Locks, Wis. The merger will be carried out through an exchange of stock. Each share of Combined stock will be exchanged for slightly more than half a share of NCR, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, had approved the purchase earlier. Combined Paper is expected to retain its name and continue to operate as separate company. It manufactured a wide variety...
Herald of August 3, 1944 Four Blair County young men, one from North Woodbury township, two from Roaring Spring and the other, formerly of Claysburg, went away to war together, trained together, went overseas together, and were in the French invasion. They were close friends and buddies for nearly two years. Three of them are dead. The one coming out alive is Private John H. Bassler, aged 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Bassler living a short distance east of the Martinsburg airport. The dead are: Private John Francis Keating, aged 22, of...
Herald of August 1, 1919 The home of Mrs. Lewis Davis was the scene of a happy gathering on Sunday, the occasion being in honor of her daughter Miss Mary Davis, a Red Cross nurse who arrived at her home here from oversea service, Thursday of last week. Miss Mary set sail for foreign duty in September 1917, since which time she was engaged in active service. Her brother, John R. Davis, who was with the engineers, arrived home on Sunday, July 13. Besides the brother and sister, Herbert Bolger and Albert Tipton, two of our boys who fought the...
Herald of July 26, 1894 A cold front brought cool temperatures and a long-awaited rain to the Cove region. The cooler temperatures were “greatly appreciated and refreshing” to Cove residents. The storm, however, brought thunder and lightning that had tragic results across the Cove. In the Waterside area, three men, Thomas Nole, William Bartram and Jacob Harlin, were hauling hay from a field when the storm approached. The men took the wagon to the barn, unhitched the horse and proceeded to unload the hay. Lightning struck the barn, killing Nol...
To the Editor: In the United States of America today, we hear vile criticism by many of our politicians and from nameless individuals on the internet of those others who have different ideas. Yet, we hear little of their ideas or a logical argument to convince others of their opinions. They continue to criticize and call those they oppose racists, sexists, and a variety of other “bad” names. The news media, press, radio and TV fill most of their news-space with violence and “bad” news. Rarely is there a story of kindness and individ...
To the Editor: In November 2018, I discovered I had a problem regarding an issue with the Pennsylvania government. I didn’t know where to turn for help but, fortunately, I was directed to state Senator Judy Ward's office. Sen. Ward didn't hesitate and helped me through eight months of resolving the problem. Her liaison officer Stacey Zimmerman and other office personnel kept me updated regarding any changes in the status of the problem. As promised, Sen. Ward and staff continued with guidance and help until the problem was resolved. My o...
To the Editor: After reading the opinion and your clarification (“What Happened in 1776 Did Not Stay There,” Page A-4 of the July 25, 2019 edition of the Herald), I thought you might want to clarify something else. Prosecutors do not “exonerate” Americans. Americans are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Mueller or any other prosecutor has never “exonerated” anyone. President Trump is not guilty of collusion and obstruction. Period. Please clarify this for your readers. Richard Plack Martinsburg...
Ali Feathers, a resident of Imler and a student at King's College, Wilkes-Barre, recently began her final year of study as part of the physician assistant master's degree program. Her final year of study will consist of a series of clinical rotations. A 12-week rotation in family medicine and separate six-week rotations in medical specialties including emergency medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry and general surgery will conclude with her graduation...
The Spring Cove Junior Legion baseball team finished second in the Oley Regional, coming up one game short of making the state playoffs, held in Homer City. Spring Cove lost two games to Lower Macungie, the Allentown area, on Wednesday, July 24, to end its season. Devon Boyles got the start in the final game, throwing four innings and giving up only three runs to collect the loss. The offense could not provide any support as it was able to only muster four hits against Lower Mac starter Tyler...
I do not spend a lot of time on the internet; but when I am online, I visit a couple of fly-fishing sites. One of these is paflyfish.com, where there is a forum that includes various sub-forums. On one sub-forum, visitors can post about nearly any topic. Two recent threads on this Off the Subject (of fly-fishing) sub-forum have involved rattlesnakes. Those posting their thoughts about rattlesnakes on both threads nearly all espoused the attitude that rattlesnakes are your friends. These...
Some hunters who bought their 2019-20 hunting licenses online have been slow to receive them, which in some cases might have impacted their submitting applications for antlerless deer licenses. The Pennsylvania Game Commission encourages hunters experiencing such problems to contact the agency for help. “We appreciate and care about every single one of our license buyers, and it’s unfortunate that some of those who bought licenses online have experienced problems this year,” Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans said. “We’v...
"Mom, I can't get the 'lapper' off," said Lyla about the husks on the ear of corn she held in her hands. At age 2, pronouncing the word 'wrapper' may yet be too difficult; it might not even be the proper word, but I was impressed with her efforts to help us husk sweet corn. Her voice sounded so cute and besides, since last year's corn day at our house, when walking by herself was a newly-acquired skill, she has come a long way. She soon lost interest and went to play with dolls and bags, but...
During its annual customer and community appreciation event, AgChoice Farm Credit's Martinsburg branch donated $250 to Bedford County Dairy Promotion. "As a cooperative, our mission is to inspire growth in our families, businesses and rural communities," Kristina McAllister, AgChoice regional lending manager said. "We're proud to partner with Bedford County Dairy Promotion and aid its support of local agriculture with this donation." AgChoice employees and directors hosted the event last week...
To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross through Aug. 29 will receive an Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give now by activating Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood drive,” or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calli...
The Blair County Chamber Breakfast Club program to be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at The Casino at Lakemont Park, Altoona, will feature State Sen. Judy Ward. In addition to updates on current legislation, Sen. Ward will speak from the Senate side on how state government avoided a budget stalemate. The cost to attend will include a full breakfast buffet. For more information or to make reservations, visit the Blair County Chamber on-line at www.blairchamber.com or call the office at 943-8151....
Years ago Art Linkletter had a hit show called "Kids Say the Darndest Things." The premise was simple. Film a child or a small group of them as you ask questions. Their answers were sometimes profound, perhaps embarrassing to their family, and almost always cute and funny. There is no doubt that kids say interesting things at an early age. We recognize how quickly their minds and bodies develop. It is no wonder that Jesus blessed the children and did not want them pushed aside! I wish there was...
Scriptures to Read Acts 18:18-23 I Corinthians 1:1-9 Ephesians 1:3-9 Ephesians 2:4-10 Deuteronomy 33:13-17 Judges 13:3-7 Judges 13:11-20 We come to section of Scripture that is a bit unusual. Paul has been very strong in his teaching that salvation is not through keeping The Law, though The Law has merit. Salvation comes through believing in Jesus Christ and what He has done on the Cross of Calvary. One of Paul's most frequently quoted passages of Scripture in our day and age is "For by grace...
The German Seventh Day Baptist Church of Salemville held a community picnic Sunday, July 21. More than 30 people – children, parents, grandparents and community people – socialized together. Vacation Bible School was held from July 15 until July 19 with 18 children attending. This year they studied the Life of Daniel and Babylon. This historical church built in the 1800s was made to look like a garden in Babylon. Walls of the church were covered with blue paper with animal figures on it. Chi...
A gathering of five generations recently met at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Pictured to the left are Maxine (Holsinger) Lockett, holding her great-great-granddaughter Lucille Englehart. Next to the great-great-grandmother are Jared and Geena Englehart, Lucille's parents. In the back row are Nicole Englehart, grandmother, and Gary Lockett, great-grandfather. The photo below pictures Jared as the baby....
By ASHLEY HICKS AgChoice Loan Officer Are you young and beginning in your career? Whether you're a first generation dairyman, farming in the evening after your day job, or working in industry – here are some tips to help you be successful! Find a mentor A mentor serves as a trusted advisor. Someone who you can bounce new ideas off of and share your struggles with, and who is invested in seeing you succeed. Your mentor can be a family member, an individual from your community, an industry profess...
PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards recently announced that hundreds of construction contracts for highway, bridge, and other improvement projects have been issued this year. Through June 30, PennDOT crews have improved more than 800 miles of roadway and rehabilitated or replaced 27 bridges statewide this year. In the same timeframe, 372 construction contracts for highway, bridge, and other improvement projects were issued statewide to PennDOT’s private-sector partners. “We and our partners are making improvements to our large, old system in...
The Bedford County Historical Society is seeking Bedford Countians who attended school in the 1950s and 1960s. A yThe Bedford County Historical Society is seeking Bedford Countians who attended school in the 1950s and 1960s. A young lady, Allyson Ritchey, from Northern Bedford High School will be conducting interviews for her senior project to find out what life in Bedford County was like in the 1950s and 1960s. If you are interested in participating, contact Allyson Ritchey at (814) 276-3118 or email allyson.m.ritchey@gmail.com. The...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zane R. Grimes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Grimes is the son...
In his distinguished career, actor Ted Danson has played many iconic roles, including a cantankerous but caring doctor. In real life, the 70-year-old says good relationships with health care providers are critical for healthy aging. "I like the personal relationship with a fellow human being who has compassion, and offers a solid plan to fix whatever is going on with both body and mind," says Danson. "If something is going on with me, or I'm afraid something is, usually just knowing the facts...
When you think about exercise, you likely envision using the treadmill or lifting weights. But every bit as important to your long-term health and wellness are activities that keep your mind sharp and your cognitive abilities strong and limber. Here are several things you can do to help keep your mind sharp: • Solve a Crossword Puzzle: A crossword puzzle asks you to reach into your long-term memory bank to solve clues. You may be filling in boxes, but well-constructed crossword puzzles will req...
The Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the St. Rose of Lima social hall, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona. Permethrin treated socks, which have tick repellent protection lasting up to 70 washings, tick removers and cedar oil repellant spray will be available. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. The support group is the Altoona Region of the PA Lyme Resource Network, www.palyme.org. For more information, contact Amber Altiero at (814) 934-7403 or Lisa Worrell at...
Nature is the first name of this amazing new Hollidaysburg park owned by the Blair County Conservation District (BCCD). Located beside the big red barn on Bedford Street just below Route 36, NatureWorks Park is home to a myriad of wildlife species and agricultural features. Beth Futrick, BCCD PA Agricultural Ombudsman program manager, invited the Herald on a tour of the approximately 13.5-acre NatureWorks Park to see Phase I of the project. This Environmental Education Park plan includes a...
The 95th annual Allison Reunion of the Samuel S. Allison clan was held on an oppressive and excessive heated day on Sunday, July 21, at the Williamsburg C&MA Community Life Center, rather than at the Williamsburg Riverside Park, as previously scheduled. With concerns of the heat advisory of 95 degrees with a heat index more than 100 degrees, the secretary made arrangements to change the location with the approval and help of several family members, and made notifications a day prior to the event, making contacts via email, text, phone calls...
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the availability of $1 million in grant funding to Pennsylvania small businesses and farmers for energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection projects through the Small Business Advantage grant program. New to the program this year is the opportunity for small business owners to install solar hot water systems for their business operations. “Pennsylvania is committed to assisting those small business owners who want to become energy efficient, i...
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award. This award will be presented at the annual Farm-City Dinner held in the fall. Those who wish to make a nomination are requested to complete an official nomination form and return it to the Blair County Chamber of Commerce by the deadline. A brief bio of a nominee must be included with the nomination form. The Deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 16. Nomination forms should be sent to: The Blair County Chamber, 3900...
An officer-involved shooting in Roaring Spring last Friday evening that left one man dead has raised questions about the effectiveness of the mental health care system. At approximately 4:16 on Friday afternoon, July 26, police were called to the parking lot on the area of the Dollar General store in Roaring Spring after the Blair County 911 Center received multiple calls of a man acting erratically. An officer from the Roaring Spring Police Department arrived on the scene to find Todd Messner,...
