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The Morrisons Cove Herald contacted Spring Cove School District Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker on Wednesday, Sept. 2, regarding circulating rumors that the district or one of its schools would be closing in the near future due to a COVID-19 outbreak. “That’s not accurate,” Dr. Baker said. “Obviously, we are in a pandemic, so we could be forced to shift to remote learning at any time if any situation would deem doing so to be the most appropriate action. “However, at this time, that is not the case. “We have no plans to close.” Dr. Baker sai...
In response to a rumor that a student at Spring Cove Middle School in Roaring Spring had tested positive to COVID-19 and that the school had to close for a period of time, Spring Cove Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker reached out to the Herald with the following response: “Now that we are back to school, the district continues to work closely with the Department of Health regarding contract tracing and quarantine recommendations, as we have since we reopened this summer. Families are notified regarding possible exposure and the need to q...
After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Friday, Aug. 21, declared a drought watch for 16 counties: Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Fayette, Huntingdon, Indiana, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, Perry and Potter. Residents are asked to reduce their individual water use 5 percent to 60 gallons per day, based on a statewide average of 62 gallons per person per day. “We’re asking residents in these 16 counties to use water wisely and follow sim...
Welcome back! Williamsburg Community High School Principal Mike Jones greets students at the entrance to the high school Monday morning, Aug. 24, on the first day of the school year. Williamsburg was the first school district in the Morrisons Cove Herald's coverage area to open for the 2020-21 school year. Spring Cove opened Tuesday, Aug. 25, while Claysburg-Kimmel welcomed students Wednesday, Aug. 26. Northern Bedford County will begin the school year Monday, Sept. 14....
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that as of 12 a.m., Aug. 25, there are 561 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 130,035 All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The number of tests administered within the last seven days between Aug. 18 and Aug. 24 is 157,763, with 4,630 positive cases. There were 20,852 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Aug. 24. These results represent the total number of tests...
The annual benefit auction and bake sale to support The Clinic for Special Children and the Central PA Clinic has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. The event was to be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Morrisons Cove Produce Auction, Roaring Spring RR. "Out of an abundance of caution and to comply with Pennsylvania's state regulations, the Blair County Auction Committee made the difficult decision to cancel this year's sale," Alvin Nolt, committee treasurer, said. Alvin Nolt said the...
Martinsburg Borough Council is expected to fill a vacancy in September. The council accepted the resignation of David L. Harker during the August meeting. Harker will be moving out of the borough. Richard Brantner Jr., borough manager, said the council hopes to appoint a new councilmember at the next meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. At that time the councilmember will be sworn in. Harker’s term expires in January 2022. Any person interested in serving on the council and who has lived in the borough for a minimum of one year and is a registered...
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Inc. Board of Directors voted Friday, Aug. 21, to permit fall sports to begin Monday, Aug. 24, based on local school decisions. The board agreed the decision to compete in athletics should be made locally allowing for each school entity to decide whether to proceed and which sports to sponsor. As the health and safety of students is paramount in moving forward with athletics, the board believes that through each member schools' adherence to...
From where we live, it is a quick trip into town via the southern end of I-99. I have been told the 1960s government of Pennsylvania ended the four-lane road in Bedford to prevent folks from taking business to Cumberland. Land was purchased to continue the four lanes at a future date and way back in 1965, that time was thought to be ten years or so in the future. I doubt that I will ever see it in my lifetime. Meanwhile, the two lanes to town are basically straight and usually smooth. About...
Do you have a little bit of time to share your talent? Think about becoming a library volunteer. Thousands of volunteer hours are performed at the library each year. You, too, can become a volunteer. You can make a difference in library services right in your community. In times of tight budgets volunteers are needed more than ever. Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless but because they are priceless. Volunteers enrich the Roaring Spring Community Library year-round. Volunteers work side by side with staff performing everyday...
Mike Peters of Road To Glory Enterprises, LLC, grew up in New Castle, but moved to the Cove in May 2000 to take care of his grandparents, the late McKnight and Margaret Peters of Woodbury. Upon coming to the area, Peters worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, car salesman and a few other jobs. In 2007, Peters started his own construction company, Road To Glory Enterprises. "I was doing a lot of siding, decks and roofs. A lot of outside stuff. I've always kept my pricing fair and word...
By SEN. JUDY WARD and REP. CLINT OWLETT With the start of the school year fast approaching, everyone from parents and students to teachers and school administrators is likely feeling anxious about what lies ahead. So many kids want and need to go back to the classroom, and our school district officials across the state are working hard to make that happen safely. But whether a student chooses to return to the school building or to learn at home, that student deserves the very best education possible. When schools were closed last spring, our...
Herald of Aug. 22, 1895 Roy, the five-year-old son of Henry Paul, of Huston Township, was hurt in a runoff accident. Mr. Paul had come to town with his large two-horse wagon and left his team near the railroad, temporarily in charge of the boy. The horses became frightened at the cars and started up East Allegheny Street at a rapid gait, throwing the little fellow off the seat. The wagon passed over him. The horses were soon stopped and the boy was carried to Dr. Eldon’s office, where it was found that he had received a large cut to his head an...
Herald of Aug. 27, 1970 Williamsburg was one of the main targets for the rain storm which covered Blair County Aug. 19, although other county areas reported some damage. Williamsburg will celebrate Old Home Week next week, beginning with a 50-unit parade arranged by the Williamsburg Jaycees. Last Saturday 65 members of Melvin Van Orman’s Black Panther Band traveled to Kennywood Park for an evening parade. Just as the parade was to begin, the skies opened and a downpour sent members of six other bands running for cover. Doing their best to i...
Herald of Aug. 27, 1920 Mathias Glass, former Henrietta resident, was instatly killed on the railroad near the brick plant west of the Three Culverts, Saturday morning, while on his way to work. George W. Patterson, chairman of the Blair county Republican committee, issued a notice directing attention to the fact that as a result of the recent action taken by the legislature of Tennessee the rquired number of states had ratified the amendment to the United States constitution giving women of the country the right to vote. He instructed all...
Herald of Aug. 24, 1995 The Blair Count Airport Authority learned Monday night that Jetstream Airlines, the airport’s commuter carrier, would be leaving the airport. Martha Disney, airport manager, announced that Chatauqua Airlines, a private corporation originally based in Jamestown, N.Y., would be taking over the commuter operation. The schedule was tentatively scheduled to take place in January 1996, Mrs. Disney said. Water rates in Roaring Spring would be going up 132 percent, according to a vote of the Roaring Spring Municipal Authority o...
Herald of Aug. 20, 1945 T4 Richard A. McGraw, aged 24, field artilleryman and a member of the 76th Division of Patton’s Army, is spending a 30-day furlough with his wife and little son and his parents of Martinsburg. Quite a serious accident occurred last week at the farm of Charles Baker of New Enterprise, when a tractor overturned and fell off the barn bridge, and the big wheel crushed the leg of John Richard Corle. New Rhodes Store in Martinsburg opens next week. The new store is located in the former Deford theatre building on N. Market S...
Herald of Aug. 26, 2010 The James and Carol Biddle family, who own and operate Mill Hill Farm and Mill Hill Farm Supply in Williamsburg, were recently awarded the Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Farm Award. Six experienced showmen in the Blair County Junior Livestock Round-up were the recipients of $4,500 in scholarships on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The 2010 USBA Summer Biathlon National Championships concluded Aug. 21 in Seattle, with mass start races for both the men and women. Doug Hoover of Williamsburg finished third in the mass start race and wrapped...
By LOIS M. KANESHIKI The answer is, there is no one correct answer, because all children are different. School districts, again, are having to make impossible choices that affect thousands of students. It is literally impossible to make the “correct” choice when the decision will apply to ALL students. Do you have children? Are they all the same? Then how can you expect your school boards to make the correct decisions for thousands of children, when you know even in your own family, you have to make decisions separately for each of your chi...
By THOMAS SCHMITT For the Herald The regular meeting of the Spring Cove School District School Board on Aug. 17, began with Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker reemphasizing that the district is moving forward with their plans to fully reopen for the school year, with in-person instruction, five days per week. “We are really excited to see our teachers and students back on campus and feel that we have a solid Health and Safety Plan in place, which will enable us to remain open if we all work together as a team and follow the established plan,” Baker...
BEACH – Pastor James L., 79, Roaring Spring CLAPPER JR. – Joseph H., 93, Hopewell FREDERICK – Brenda L., 73, Martinsburg KLEPSER – John L., 58, rural Imler LINDSEY – Melvin W., 96, Indiana, Pa. SNYDER – Dale Emmert, 78, New Enterprise SUMMERS – John R., 88, Palmyra...
Pastor James L. Beach, 79, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Martinsburg, son of the late Robert and Grace (Hampton) Beach. He married Naomi Sheterom in 1959. Surviving are: his wife of 61 years; five daughters: Brenda Worley of Martinsburg, Susan Mohr and husband Scott of Bakers Summit, Debra Meade and husband Timothy of Roaring Spring, Mary Grace Vinson in Maryland and Melody Messersmith of Everett; 12 grandchildren and six...
Joseph H. Clapper Jr., 93, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Pennknoll Village in Everett. He was born May 14, 1927, in Hopewell Township, son of the late Joseph H. Sr. and Bertha (Creps) Clapper. On May 5, 1950, in Winchester, Va., he was united in marriage to Dolores Batzel. Joseph was a Class of 1945 graduate of the Robert P. Smith School and completed coursework in Agricultural Science at Penn State University. He was a member and past deacon of the Yellow Creek Church of...
Brenda L. Frederick, 73, of Martinsburg, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Aug. 20, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Jannet (Butler) Frederick and the late Dean W. Frederick. She is survived by her mother, of Martinsburg; a sister, Barb Elliott of Martinsburg; many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and an uncle. She was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Miller. Brenda had been a member of Woodbury Church of God. She was a 1964 graduate of Central High...
John L. Klepser, 58, of rural Imler, Bedford County, passed peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 24, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1961, in Altoona, son of Anna E. (Chamberlain) Klepser and the late John E. “Jack” Klepser. Surviving are his mother of Martinsburg; long-time friend and companion of 28 years, Donna I. Litzenberger; three daughters: Lydia R. Litzenberger (Nick Ritchey) of Roaring Spring, Karla D. Younker of Imler and Jennifer D. “Munch” Klepser (Jud Bussard) of Imler; four grandchildren: Abbigale Ritchey, Austin Ritchey...
Melvin W. Lindsey, 96, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indiana, Pa., after a short illness. Melvin resided in Roaring Spring for many years. He was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Lakemont, the son of the late William Morrison and Ruby (Reed) Lindsey. He married Constance L. McKnight on June 1, 1949. She preceded him in death Jan, 1, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl D. Lindsey, who passed away July 11, 2012. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Melvin was a member of Bare Memorial Church of God, Roaring...
Dale Emmert Snyder, 78, of New Enterprise, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. He was born July 21, 1942, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Jacob and Jennie (Stone) Snyder. On Aug. 4, 1963, in Woodbury, he was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Guyer. She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 2018. Dale was employed by PennDOT as a bridge foreman, but his passion was the family farm. He was a member of the Woodbury Church of the Brethren, Farmer's Union, AFS and the Fresh Air Fund....
John R. Summers, 88, of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Born Feb. 14, 1932, in Martinsburg, he was a son of the late Melvin and Kathryn R. (Graybill) Summers. He was also preceded in death by son James David Baker and two brothers. Retired from the former Palmyra Industries, he was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Palmyra, Brownstone Lodge No. 666 F. & A. M., Hershey Shriners, Scottish Rite, and Palmyra Lions. John was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, Penn State...
With neighboring school districts practicing different back-to-school options this year, AAA East Central advises motorists to take extra caution when driving through residential areas where students could be commuting. AAA East Central also offers the following advice for motorists to keep children safe as they navigate their way through school zones: • Plan ahead. Leave early for your destination and build in extra time for congestion. This will cut down on stress from running late. • Ditch distractions. Research shows that taking your ey...
Metzler Bros. Transportation Inc. won the Spring Cove Youth Baseball League minor division championship on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a 7-2 victory over Keith Electrical Services. Metzler Bros. finished the season with a record of 16 wins, two losses and one tie. Metzler Bros. Transportation Inc. also gathered more than 2,000 food items, which lead all minor division teams, in the collection of league's canned food drive for the Roaring Spring Food Pantry. Between the Major and Minor divisions,...
Although it seems odd to me, Pennsylvania's autumn hunting seasons open next Tuesday, Sept. 1. One of the hunting targets will be mourning doves, which may be hunted from one-half hour before sunrise till one-half hour after sunset. The season runs till Nov.27 and then resumes from Dec. 18 until Jan. 2. When my son was young, we tried hunting for doves several times; and unlike me Bob could hit them. I have never harvested a dove. The limit is 15 per day, with a possession limit of 45 birds. Ano...
On Saturday, July 25, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners reviewed and approved the newest form of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Chronic Wasting Disease response plan. Following the initial review period of September 2019 through February 2020, the Game Commission issued a revised response plan in the spring of 2020 for a second round of public review. All told, the Commission received 885 comments on the plan from the public, agencies and organizations. These were incorporated into the final version of the plan. “Development of...
The Board of Game Commissioners will hold its quarterly meeting Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26. Details of the meeting will follow at a later date. The agenda for the meeting will be available here roughly two weeks prior to the meeting. The board encourages people who wish to make comments to the Board to send them via email to pgccomments@pa.gov....
Time seemed to stand still as I stood inside the screened door of our front porch. Having recognized the call from the bluebird parents for their fledglings to try their wings for the first time, I had turned from my duties to watch and wait for a rare nature show. In fact, I never saw three bluebirds take turns to fly from the birdhouse on the grape arbor. As the crickets sang and gentle breezes touched me, I let the golden moment sink into my heart before it sped by on summer wings. But if it...
Students in the Williamsburg Community School District returned to the classroom Monday morning, Aug. 24. The district was the first in the Morrisons Cove Herald's coverage area to start the 2020-21 school year....
As the unique summer of 2020 winds down, I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to contribute to this space for over three years. It is challenging to me that it cannot be more of a conversation. I have no way of knowing if my readers number a handful or hundreds. No matter, I will keep thinking and writing if you keep reading...whoever you are! In the paragraphs ahead I will continue with the series on Proverbs as I examine and reflect on random ones that the Lord impresses me with. We...
Scriptures to Read: Exodus 20:1-7 & 23 Deuteronomy 13:1-5 I Corinthians 6:9-11 Acts 17:16-23 Acts 17:24-34 I Kings 14:21-30 Jeremiah 30:1-10 I know we have been looking at Israel's relationship with God. God made His promises to Solomon, the third king of Israel. We have tried to claim some of that legacy by understanding that as the people of God, God continues to relate to His people as He always has. You have likely heard, "History repeats itself." We either learn the lessons history wants...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring wrapped up its annual free summer lunch program Friday, Aug. 21. Lunch was served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday since June. Meals were free for all children under the ages of 18. Adults were charged a cost per meal. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the program celebrated a milestone, as it served its 10,000th take-out meal for the summer. Houston Herbaugh (above) of Roaring Spring was the lunch program's 10,000th customer this summer. He...
The Altoona Symphony Orchestra is currently working diligently to navigate the ongoing pandemic situation and what this will mean for live performances in the foreseeable future. “As we work to reinvent the possibilities, we do feel confident we have something valuable to offer the community in this time of crisis,” Pamela Snyder Etters, executive director, said. “Our outreach programming can provide a bit of calm amidst the storm. We will be able to present a program to families in the community that will get them out of their homes while...
Pa. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on July 31 announced the availability of $10 million in tax credits to Pennsylvania farmers for measures to improve soil and water quality. Tax credits are available through Pennsylvania’s nationally recognized Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP), which was expanded under the 2019 PA Farm Bill. REAP is a Pennsylvania tax credit program for agricultural producers who implement best management practices (BMP) or purchase equipment that reduces nutrient and sediment runoff, enhancing soil an...
On Monday, Aug, 17, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced the approval of 13 agricultural projects, including four in the Morrisons Cove area, being funded through the First Industries Fund (FIF). These projects, located in five counties, will help existing farms expand their operations, bring in additional revenue, and transition agribusinesses to the next generation of farmers. “While Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry helps power our economy, it was not immune to the challenges posed by the COV...
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is dedicating approximately $20 million to help 678 local education agencies, including school districts, to provide education services for students with disabilities who may have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts and may face additional challenges through the new academic year. The funding includes $15 million from Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $5 million from the Department of Education’s (PDE) federal funding through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (ID...
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham recently provided updates to its operational plans including hiring employees to accelerate the delivery of data by the December 31, 2020 deadline. Census takers will begin to interview households in select areas that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau has started following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Based on the current self-response rate of 63.3 percent, the Census Bureau estimates it will need to visit about 56...
The Blair/Bedford Dairy Show was held Aug. 3 and 4 at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg. Kicking off the event was the Blair/Bedford Youth Showmanship Contest on Aug. 3. Joe Stitt of Belleville was responsible for judging the five classes: first year, beginner, junior, intermediate and senior. At the end of the night, intermediate winner Molly Cessna of Bedford earned the show's top prize, the Bernard Bailey Memorial Master Showman Award. The award is named after Bailey, due to his...
The Bedford County Historical Society is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mask must be worn and if attendees plan on doing research, gloves also must be worn. The historical society will not furnish these supplies. The facility is only open for research at this time. None of the exhibits are open. For more information, call 623-2011....
Bedford Cancels 2020 Quilt Show The Bedford County Historical Society’s annual Quilt Show has been cancelled for the 2020 season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, society officials said they are unable to meet the states requirements for this year. Regarding the Quilt Challenge for 2021 it is still undecided, officials said. For more information, visit www.bedfordpahistory.com....
Blair County Farm Bureau President Gary Long proclaimed, "Blair County is special," noting the range of agriculture in the area during the Blair County Farm Bureau Legislative Farm/Agribusiness Tour on Aug. 21. The event featured a tour of the farm of the Brubaker brothers, Daren and Randy. Hemlock Lane Farms of Catharine Township demonstrates a range of technology from horse-and-buggy to "regular" farming, and advanced technology. All were presented during the tour. Daren Brubaker owns and...
For Abigail Allison-Peace, Williamsburg has always been home. Now, she's bringing new business to her hometown. Peace, 48, grew up in Williamsburg along Lower Clover Creek, graduating from Williamsburg High School in 1989. Pence met her husband and raised two children in Hollidaysburg. Following both of her children graduating from high school, "we moved back to Williamsburg," Peace said, "and we just saw a change in the community. Buildings didn't look the same. It wasn't the same town I grew u...
At last month’s regular Catharine Township meeting, residents of Overlook Drive attended to ask the township supervisors for assistance in getting their road improved. At the regular August meeting, the supervisors were able to announce that they could help. The supervisors told the concerned residents during the meeting on Aug. 20 that there is an estimated $50,000 in liquid fuels money that could be used for township roads and the supervisors agreed to solicit bids for improving Overlook Drive. Liquid Fuels Standards The Pa. Municipal L...
Stories of jobs lost and businesses closing have been in the headlines for months but if you look closely you'll find a few that are bucking the trend. The Herald has a new neighbor. RJ's Consignments has just moved in to 106 W. Allegheny Street. Mike Peters of Roaring Spring is the owner of the new store which he hopes will have new inventory on a regular basis. Peters' company, Road To Glory Enterprises, is in the business of construction, re-modeling and house clean-outs, which all led to...
