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KINDERGARTEN Mr. Hartman: Brycen Bertram-Meese, Brianna Biddle, Lucas Dively, Cole Figard, Ashyr Hill, Bostyn Kawtoski, Keelin Keister, Kacie Lingenfelter, Pyper Morgan, Justin Mosser, Ryker Mulhollen, Anderson Musselman, Asher O’Neil, Zaylee Repko, Skyla Sell, Remington Sheeder, Aidan Tipton, Lavaeh Tressler, Levi Weyandt, Kaleb Wright Mrs. Brumbaugh: James Albright, Kensly Boller, Phoebe Boyer, Waylon Brown, Virgil Cluck, Greyson Cuff, Traxten Dodson, Winter Dodson, Lexi Feather, Holden Glass, Aubrey Hobaugh, Dawson Imler, Hudson Long, K...
Mon., Aug. 19, Tue., Aug. 20 Teacher In-Service Wed., Aug. 21 First Student Day Mon., Sept. 2 No School - Labor Day Fri., Sept 20 Early Dismissal/ P.M. In-Service Fri., Oct. 11 No School - Teacher In-Service Fri., Oct. 25 Early Dismissal/ P.M. In-Service Fri., Nov. 8 Early Dismissal/ P.M. In-Service Mon., Nov. 11 No School - Veterans Day Tue., Nov. 26 Early Dismissal/ P.M. In-Service Wed., Nov. 27 No School - Teacher In-Service Thur., Nov. 28 - Fri., Nov. 29 No School, Thanksgiving Break Mon., Dec. 2 - Tues., Dec. 3 No School - Thanksgiving...
Northern Bedford County Elementary School will be open for students on Aug. 21, 2024. The school day will start at 8:15 a.m. and will end at 2:55 p.m. The last day of classes will be May 29, 2025. There 418 students enrolled at NBCES this year. Regular lunch price is $2.55. Reduced lunch price is $0.40. Breakfast is free. Trevor M. Replogle is the principal. There are 35 teachers. Staff Members include Heidi Ake, Christa Albright, Amy Banaszak, Lisa Blackburn, Ashley Brennan, Staci Brockus, Pam Brown, Joe Brumbaugh, Madison Brumbaugh, Marin...
Mon., Aug. 19, Tue., Aug. 20 Teacher In-Service Wed., Aug. 21 First Student Day Mon., Sept. 2 No School - Labor Day Mon., Oct. 14 No School - Columbus Day Mon., Oct. 28 No School - Teacher In-Service Mon., Nov. 11 No School - Veterans Day Tue., Nov. 26 Two-Hour Early Dismissal (P.M. Conferences) Wed., Nov. 27 No School (A.M. Conferences) Thur., Nov. 28, Fri., Nov. 29 No School - Thanksgiving Break Mon., Dec. 2 No School - Buck Season Fri., Dec. 20 Two-Hour Early Dismissal Mon., Dec. 23 - Tue., Dec. 31 No School - Christmas Break Wed., Jan. 1...
KINDERGARTEN Kindergarten, Room 136 – Mrs. Veckov: These students will start on Thursday, August 22, 2024: Ryanna Becker, Ember Cisney, Anastasiya Flaig, Evan Gorsuch, Finn Lynch, Kayden McIntyre, Olivia Staines These students will start on Friday, August 23, 2024: Jayden Clark, Artrayus Hess, Kolton Kephart, Gabriel Labus, Jaxon Price, Leona Ray Kindergarten, Room 131 – Mrs. Totillo: These students will start on Thursday, August 22, 2024: Claire Byler, Luka Hoey, Dorian Jefferis, Chayse Norris, Bristol Sandoval, Nicholai Smith, Ashlyn Young, E...
Mon., Aug. 19 - Wed., Aug. 21 Teacher In-Service Thur., Aug. 22 First Student Day Thur., Aug. 22, Fri., Aug 23 Kindergarten Staggered Start Mon., Sept. 2 No School - Labor Day Fri., Sept. 27 No School - Teacher In-Service Fri., Oct. 11 No School - Teacher In-Service Thur., Oct. 24 End of First Marking Period Fri., Nov. 1 No School - Teacher In-Service Mon., Nov. 11 No School - Veterans Day Mon., Nov. 25 Evening Parent Conferences Tue., Nov. 26 Early Dismissal/ P.M. Parent Conferences Wed., Nov. 27 - Fri., Nov. 29 No School - Thanksgiving Break...
Fri., Aug. 16 Mon., Aug. 19 Tue., Aug. 20 Teacher In-Service Wed., Aug. 21 First Student Day Mon., Sept. 2 No School - Labor Day Mon., Nov. 4 Evening Parent Conferences Tue., Nov. 5 No School - Teacher In-Service Mon., Nov. 11 No School - Veterans Day Tue., Nov. 26 Early Dismissal ½ Act 80 Day Afternoon & Evening Parent Conferences Wed., Nov. 27 - Fri., Nov. 29 No School - Thanksgiving Break Mon., Dec. 2 No School - Thanksgiving Break Wed., Dec. 4 - Wed., Dec. 18 Keystone Exams Window Mon., Dec. 23 - Tue., Dec. 31 No School - Christmas Break We...
The first day of school is on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. If your child’s name is missing from the list, call the school office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call Martinsburg Elementary at 814-501-6111, or Spring Cove Elementary at 814-224-2311. Meet the teacher night for Spring Cove Elementary is Monday 19 at 5:30 p.m. for first grade and at 7 p.m. for second grade. Martinsburg Elementary’s meet the teacher night is Tuesday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m. for third grade, 6:30 p.m. for fourth grade, 7:30 p.m. for fifth grade. SPRING COVE ELEMENTARY SCH...
The Arc Blair County Events: Wednesday - Every Wednesday at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Line Dance All are welcome. Thursdays - Every Thursday at 6 - 7 p.m. Bocce Rain or Shine All are welcome. Little Rock Natural Remedies Holds FREE Classes every Thursday at 6 pm at 16821 Dunnings Highway, Duncansville. 814-695-0624 Friday, August 9 CHS Class of 64 Meeting Marzoni’s Duncansville at Noon Saturday, August 10 Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will host their monthly Manna on Main Street on August 10th from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM. The menu will c...
Cora Mae Frye, a daughter born to Mikayla (Marlett) and Mitchell Frye, Roaring Spring at, UPMC Altoona at 11:38 a.m. on July 8, 2024. Cora weighed 9 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are James and Danielle Marlett of Woodbury, and Christine and Thomas Heltzel of Osterburg. Paternal grandparents are Charles and Patricia Frye of Williamsburg. Cora has a big brother Raiden, 4....
Morrisons Cove Little Miss winners are Alexis Morningstar and Candace Heuston....
The 30th Annual Little Miss Claysburg Pageant will be held on Saturday, August 10, at 11:45 a.m. in conjuction with the Claysburg Area Community Days. Two Rounds of Competition: Introduction of Contestants (Collective Judging) Interview of Contestants (Collective Judging) There will be six runner-ups. Little Miss Claysburg Queen 2023 Ava Weyant will crown the winner for 2024. The director and hostess is Diana G. Walter-Dively. Judging consists of appearance, modeling, showmanship and poise, and interview/speaking Stage Attendants: Arianna Latti...
Storage Sale Due to non payment of storage rent and fees, all property of Lisa Levison, 2730 6th Ave., Apt. 2, Altoona, PA stored at Freedom Junction Self Storage, East Freedom, PA, will be sold on August 20th, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Freedom Junction, East Freedom, PA. Storage Sale Due to non payment of storage rent and fees, all property of Jay Garver. 2321 Curryville Road, Martinsburg, PA, stored at Freedom Junction Self Storage, East Freedom, PA, will be sold on August 20th, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Freedom Junction, East Freedom,...
The 2024 Morrisons Cove Dairy Show was the place to find cows, fair exhibits, goats, and a pie and ice cream festival for its 73rd year last week, which ran from July 29-August 2. "We had a really good show this year," said Jason Bechtel, president of the 2024 Dairy Show Board of Directors. "There were 209 head of cattle registered for the show, but the thing that was so exciting for us was the uptick in participation that we saw from first-year youth exhibitors." According to Bechtel, there...
Claysburg-Kimmel School District's staff have been preparing for the return of their students all summer long including some new additions to the buildings. Brannan Raptosh, assistant to the superintendent and director of special services, said summers are jammed packed with things to do such as cyber school preparations. This involves figuring out the curriculum and technology needs, scheduling, and more to make sure their students can get the most out of the cyber school. "It is not new to us,...
Another successful weekend for the Roaring Spring Dam Days has passed. Although the weather was uncertain, every event turned out great. Friday kicked off the fun with yard sales that residents hosted. Numerous people throughout the community sold items ranging from clothes to appliances. On Saturday, a free community picnic was held, which offered food from Frederick's Meat Market. Hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni and potato salad, and baked beans were available for everyone to eat. "It's a nice...
Belinda S. Leach, 66, of James Creek, passed away Aug. 4, 2024, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1958, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Conrad and Telethia (Bair) Smuda. On Oct. 25, 1975 in New Enterprise, she was united in marriage to Darryl Leach, who survives. She is survived by her husband, Darryl Leach; daughters: Mandi Sosak and Amber Leach; son, Jeffrey Oakes; grandchildren: Isaiah, Alayna, and Claire; brothers, Roy Smuda (Ruth) and Ed Smuda (Peggy); and sister,...
Ruth G. Crumrine, age 96 of Oakmont, Pa, passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2024. She was formerly of Wooster, Ohio; Roaring Spring and Martinsburg, Troy, Ohio; and several other communities. Born Aug. 20, 1927, Ruth spent her nearly 97 years creating a meaningful life. In her early twenties, she entered Church of the Brethren's Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS). As a part of Unit 5, she was assigned to work on service projects in New Windsor, Md. She was secretary to the administrative director of...
Mason Andrew Weidig, 30, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday evening, July 29, 2024, in Bellwood following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born Dec. 30, 1993, in Altoona, son of Scott A. and Christine G. (Kensinger) Weidig. He is survived by his parents of Williamsburg; a brother, Garrett A. Weidig of Williamsburg; grandparents: Garry and Mary Kensinger of rural Williamsburg and John Hileman of Williamsburg; aunts and uncle: Lori Harclerode (Don), Tammy Detwiler (Tony),...
Open Red & White and Holstein Show Open Red & White Red and White Senor (Fall) Yearlings: Red and White Junior Champion: Winter Calf - Ron Wyles Red and White Reserve Jr. Champion: Fall Calf- Ava Snider Red and White Jr. Best Three Females: Rylee Stultz Red and White Senior Champion: Senior, 3-year-old - Rylee Stultz Red and White Reserve Senior Champion: Senior, 2-year- old - Ava Snider Red and White Grand Champion: Rylee Stultz Red and White Reserve Grand Champion: Ava Snider Red and White Pro...
Starling House by Alix E Harrow, is a modern gothic fairy tale, complete with a heroine, a magic house and an evil villain. The heroine: Opal is a street smart twenty-something who has been taking care of her brother, Jasper, since their mother died. She works whatever jobs she can get to save money to get Jasper into a better school. She isn’t likable right away, but throughout the story you learn what melded her into the person she is and respect her tenacity and bravery. The house and caretaker: Arthur Starling is the reclusive caretaker o...
Every Sunday evening from early May through mid-October, cars full of “Barlick” groupies arrive at the Shawnee State Park Historic & Interpretive Center. The folks are there to learn from the lectures of Park Ranger Ron Barlick of Roaring Spring. Ron was a science teacher at Hollidaysburg when he joined Shawnee and has been presenting the programs to the public for many years. Programs begin at 7 but if you want a good seat, be there by 6:30. While it is mostly gray heads in the audience, there are some younger children with families. It is...
Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2024, will mark the 48th Claysburg Community Days. Saturday’s events kick off at 10:30 a.m. and will continue to 10 p.m. Sunday’s events begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue to 6:00 p.m. There will be food, games, crafts and entertainment on both days. Saturday, August 10, line-up of special entertainment is: 11:45 – Little Miss Claysburg Pageant; 1:00 - 5:00 – Petting Zoo (sponsored by West Central Equipment/John Deere); 1:30 – FREE Children’s Games, Ages 1-6 & 7-12 (sponsored by Central States Manufacturi...
Herald of Aug. 7, 2014 New banners will be going up on 22 utility poles in Martinsburg. The banners should be arriving in the borough soon and could be put up. The banners will be replaced with the snowflakes for the holiday season and will go up again in the spring. The 39th Annual Pennsylvania State Singing Convention begins today, Aug. 7 and will continue through the weekend, ending on Sunday, Aug. 10. As it has been since its inception, the convention will be held at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The event, spanning nearly...
Herald of Aug. 12, 1999 The Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Board passed a motion Monday night to have a topographical survey made of all land owned by the park. Blair County Crime Solvers is seeking help from the public solving a theft in Taylor Township. Many areas of Pennsylvania are experiencing drought or drought-like conditions. The diary of a Civil War soldier from Altoona has been published by Daisy Publishing, operated by Judy Gowan of Martinsburg, her husband Hugh and their son Joseph Campbell of Altoona. The Spring Cove School District...
Herald of Aug. 8, 1974 The owners of Stone Manor Mobile Home Park in Martinsburg have threatened to take the borough to court for refusing to honor an agreement regarding sewer and water service for an expansion of the trailer park. The buildings at the Mount Etna iron furnace plantation near Williamsburg are to be provided with modern sanitation facilities. A special pamphlet on methods of conserving agricultural fuel has been issued for this region by the Federal Energy Administration. A state highway paving crew this week is resurfacing the...
Herald of Aug. 11, 1949 Tomato shipping from Martinsburg to the H.J. Heinz company is scheduled to begin today, according to Miles C. Whetstone, field man for the company. Martinsburg will get its greatest “face lifting” in its 117 years this fall, when a town wide tree planting is scheduled, according to final reports at a Shade Tree Committee meeting, Tuesday night. Morrisons Cove’s most spectacular air show will be held at the Blair County Airport, Martinsburg, Saturday and Sunday, as the grand finale of Altoona’s Centennial Celebra...
Herald of Aug. 8, 1924 Ratification by 35 states was necessary for the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Constitution to prohibit child labor. It was calculated in the 1920 census that a total of one million children between the ages of 10 and 15 were being employed in work ranging from agriculture and mining to clerks and newsboys. At a surprise birthday celebration for Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Smith of Curryville a unique feature of the event was the presence of all the men and women who had ever been hired at the farm during the previous...
Herald of Aug. 11, 1899 Some big capitalists of Pittsburgh and Greensburg were in the vicinity of Bakers Summit leasing farms. They expected to prospect for gold and silver. There was much public criticism of the Roaring Spring School Board for setting such an early date as Aug. 28 for the opening of school. Prof. I.D. Metzger of New Enterprise spent a week at Chautauqua, N.Y. The Sylvan Ganister Co. and the Blair Limestone Co. were the names of the two latest combinations of capital that were contributing to the industrial boom along the...
This summer my wife decided she wanted to plant some vegetables. This was a red flag for me simply because I lacked experience and we do not have the ideal setting or soil to become green giants. I recall helping my parents and grandmother with large gardens about 50 years ago. As an adult, I have always enjoyed maintaining a flowerbed and several potted flowers. I would usually grow a tomato plant or two in a pot. Dealing with flowers all summer always makes me think of my mother. She did an amazing job with flowers and plants. But in early Ju...
Among the most sobering places I have visited was a specialized neuro-ICU. The lights were dimmed. Everyone spoke in whispers. Patients lay mostly motionless. You got the impression that the ward was filled with intense suffering. I did not want to imagine what life was like for the patients. No wonder when Jesus launched His ministry in Galilee with healing that He drew international attention. Matthew 4:23 says, “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of s...
A weary, soul-stressed, woman comes to Jesus with a desperate need and pleads with Him for help. What will our kind, loving, gentle Jesus do? He will ignore her. At the encouragement of His disciples, He may tell her He has nothing for her and send her away. “Say it isn’t so!” But it is. The story is found in St. Mark 7:24-30. There is more to the story. We eventually see her needs are met. But what can we learn from this story? I would like to paint a different scenario: A young couple returns home with their young son. The wife walks by the l...
Winner of the Bob Hetrick Memorial Award for best breed/own in the Blair County 4-H show. From left, Rylee Stultz and judge Curtis Reichard....
When the first Sunday of August rolls around, it can only mean one thing – time for the annual Keller Reformed Church's annual homecoming. The homecoming has taken place since the historic church's closure in 1926, and it's nearing its almost 100th anniversary. "We just want to recreate the type of service they would have had back then," Board of Trustee President Rev. David Donnelly said to the congregation. The church opens its doors twice a year – once for the Memorial Day service in May and...
A resident phoned in and asked about living in an RV (recreational vehicle) while improvements were being made to their home. This topic was discussed at last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting. Supervisors agreed that they wanted to maintain consistency for this issue and granted homeowners six months from the time the RV is hooked up to sewer and water to finish the project. Supervisors also wanted a developer’s agreement, written by township Solicitor Aimee Willett, to be signed and completed before the start of RV living. Rich Eas...
In previous columns I have noted that Aiden Dively, 14, of East Freedom, has placed highly in national turkey calling championships. He recently struck gold in his first US Open Turkey Calling Championship in Louisiana. Dively participated in several competitions. On Friday, the first day of the event, Aiden and his father, Jake, made the finals in the friction-calling championship. They were a part of making history by being one of the only two father-son duos to make the finals on Friday. On Saturday, Aiden participated in three events: the...
From left, Freddie Stanek, 7, Dakota Johnson, 6, Killian Johnson, 7 and Mae Stanek, 5, spend part of their afternoon Friday enjoying the play structures at Martinsburg's Memorial Park. The kids are from Duncansville and McKee....
Brothers: J.J. Moushlian, 15 (left) and Lincoln, 9, get some fishing in Friday afternoon at Henry's Pond in Martinsburg....
