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Woodbury Borough has a new borough council member. Wayne Brumbaugh was sworn in on the Oct. 4 meeting by Vice President Shawn Claycomb. The council is still in need of a mayor and now a president, since Kristi Oberman resigned when moving out of the borough. In old business, a decision on what to do with the Kauffman house property is waiting on a judge ruling. Sharon Graybill has submitted interest to become the majority inspector. This will be reported on at next meeting. Lower Alley needs...
The American Cancer Society reports that the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined that were diagnosed between 2009 and 2015 was 67 percent. That's a noteworthy and encouraging statistic, though global figures compiled by Ourworldindata.org indicate that five-year survival rates following diagnosis are significantly lower in poorer countries. In addition, the road to recovery for cancer patients typically does not end when treatments are completed. The National Cancer Institute notes...
No two women are the same. But when it comes to breast cancer, women from all walks of life share various risk factors for a disease that the World Health Organization indicates is the most frequent cancer among women. Risk factors are anything that affects the likelihood that individuals will get a certain disease. In regard to breast cancer, the American Breast Cancer Foundation notes that various factors, some that result from lifestyle choices and others that are not changeable, can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer....
Fall is here! As we enjoy the season, we also need to take a moment to think about how we can all be more fire safe at home and during outdoor activities. Check Your Heating System October is perfect time to check your home’s heating system. After 6 or more months of disuse, you’ll want to make sure everything is in proper working order. There are a few things homeowners can do to ensure their heating systems are well maintained and safe to use: • Regularly replace furnace filters. • Keep areas around you furnace free of clutter and combustible...
Sunday, Oct. 3, kicked off Fire Prevention Week, a week-long effort by fire companies across the country to educate the public on the importance of fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Fire Prevention Week traces its roots back to 1925 when President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance, and with 2021 marking its 96th year, it is the longest running public health observance in America. With more than 27,000 fire departments listed with the...
Rosemary Z. (Ebersole) & John Merle Reiff of New Enterprise welcomed their first child, Kariana Nicole Reiff at 3:47 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2021, at their home. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 and a half inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Clair & Mabel Ebersole of Roaring Spring. Paternal grandparents are Nelson & Linda Reiff of New Enterprise. Maternal great-grandparents are Lawrence & Emma Zimmerman and Clair Ebersole Sr. & Shelly Humphreys. Paternal great-grandparents are the late John Weaver, Annetta We...
Did you see all of the delicious baked goods at the Claysburg Area Farm Show? The hometown bakers created extraordinary cakes, pies and cookies for competition in the Special Baking Contests. The winners of the contests are able to submit their baked goods to the State Fair in Harrisburg. Those competitions are held each January at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show. The winner of the Apple Pie contest this year was Jennifer Ebersole of Claysburg. She entered her unusual and delicious apple pie. Here is the recipe that won: Upside-Down Apple Pie...
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 16-31 • Bedford Bedford 10/18/2021: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Bedford Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 9391 Lincoln Highway Loysburg 10/22/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Northern Bedford High School, 152 NBC Drive • Blair Roaring Spring 10/18/2021: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Church of the Brethren, 901 Bloomfield Street Claysburg 10/21/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Claysburg Fire Hall, 13223 Dunnings Hwy Martinsburg 10/21/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Central High School, 718 Central High Road, RD 1 Box 420 Alt...
The Williamsburg High School Class of 1959 celebrated its 62nd reunion on Sept. 3 at Marzoni's Restaurant in Duncansville....
The Central High School Class of 1980 Reunion was held at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg on Aug. 21, 2021. The group had to cancel last year due to pandemic, so they referred to it as their "40ish reunion."...
Morrison Cove High School Class of 1956 held their 65th reunion on July 10, 2021, at Hoss's in Duncansville. Ten members were present, most from Pennsylvania and one from Florida. The group was please to be joined by Rose Marie Fisher Rose, along with her husband. Rose Marie's sister, Emma Jane, now departed, was a classmate. This was the class’s final get together do to distances and travel concerns....
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased eight cents on the week to reach $3.27. This is the highest price since October 2014. According to new EIA data, total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 3.3 million barrels to 225.1 million barrels last week. Gasoline demand also increased slightly from 9.40 million barrels per day to 9.44 million barrels per day. This increase in gas demand aided in the national average’s rise. Meanwhile, an Oct. 1 breach and spill in a key pipeline supplying fuel to parts of the southeastern U.S. l...
Ken Stone of Williamsburg is in the process of building a new heifer barn. Stone came to the Woodbury Township meeting last Thursday evening with the final details. Of his stormwater management plan, he asked for four waivers: exterior boundaries, boundary markers, PennDOT highway permit and township road permit. All waivers were approved with a motion made by Ed Clark, which seconded by Craig Hamilton and passed unanimously. Clark and Hamilton also made the motion and seconded for both the developer’s agreement and approval; both motions p...
It’s fair time again! Last weekend has always been a special weekend at our house and it happens to be my mom, Suzanne’s, favorite day of the year – Hartslog Day. The Hartslog Festival is in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, and my mother loves going to it every year. This got me thinking of all the fall fairs going on in our area this weekend and of course, all the delicious fair foods. Just in case you couldn’t make it to a festival this weekend, I have two easy fair recipes that will surely transport you to a festival in spirit. No-Fry Fried I...
When my sister and I moved in together three years ago, we brought together two cats, and in the meantime, have adopted another one together. Since then, I have been begging and begging for a dog as our parents have two of the best dogs on the planet. Finally after years of begging, my sister finally agreed and over the weekend, we adopted Cooper – a full bred Golden Retriever. This inspired my question for the week – what was the best pet you ever had? Here is what a few residents had to say...
When brainstorming ideas for a civics class project, most eighth graders in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, wanted to clean up parks. Laura Bronson had a different idea. Her mother, Lynne, closely follows the Williamsburg Then, Williamsburg Now Facebook page, and she told Laura about the Hometown Heroes project. Laura came to visit her grandparents in Williamsburg, and she knew that would be her project. “She saw all of the banners, and got very interested,” said Laura’s grandmother, Sue Brubaker. Laura’s teacher was thrilled with the idea. She hel...
Belly Busters Food Truck and Catering will be holding its first Fall Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Williamsburg Community Center, from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will be a vendor/craft show. There will also be face painters, a bounce house, some Halloween activities, a basket raffle, and a 50/50 raffle. On top of all of that, there will also be an indoor trick-or-treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with a costume contest and handing out candy to the children. All of the proceeds of this event are going back to support the Williamsburg Youth...
The billing system the Williamsburg Municipal Authority uses for water and sewer is set to expire soon. At last Tuesday evening’s meeting, David Myers made a motion to purchase an upgrade for the VUB (Visual Utility Billing) system. With Harry Mullins seconding, the motion passed. Mullins made a motion to advertise for bids for contract labor and equipment rates from independent contractors. This would be emergency response for water and sewer repairs and emergencies on an as-needed basis. Daryl Cole seconded the motion, and it passed. The 2...
On Oct. 6, prior to their match vs. St. Joseph's, which ended in the first Lady Pirates victory of the season, six seniors were honored with their parents....
The Pennsylvania Giant Pumpkin Growers Association held their 26th annual "Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off" on Oct. 2 at Leighty's Farm Market in Newry. The event brought together growers from throughout Pennsylvania and several neighboring states. Competition classes included pumpkin, squash, long gourd, tomato, watermelon, field pumpkin, bushel gourd, and marrow....
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is encouraging Pennsylvanians and tourists to support Pennsylvania farmers through trips to the farm this fall. “Pennsylvania farmers are entrepreneurs finding innovative ways to strengthen on-farm competitiveness. Agritourism is a great example of on-farm diversification that increases financial resiliency,” said Secretary Redding. “Agritourism also tells the story of Pennsylvania agriculture. Farms are living classrooms that agritourism brings to life.” Agritourism strengthens business diversi...
The Stuckey/Lloyd family traveled to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sept. 18, and they brought the Herald with them.The family snapped a picture outside the museum with the Herald....
The Southern Cove Power Reunion’s October meeting was called to order by Jason Hileman. The treasurer’s report was given by Amy Mellott. The Hometown Bank museum fund has a balance of $4,236. The bank checking balance is $33,189. The fall show was discussed in detail and the following amounts of money was taken in. • Tractor Pulls: $2,989 • Membership $1,321 • Clothing: $7,113 • Basket Raffle $4,655 • Kitchen $9,023 • Demonstration $90 • Vendors $3,567 • Flea/Camping $460 Money still needs to come in from three vendors and Forever Media and...
As in the story of Benjamin Lyons, it is important to put into writing the interesting facets of his son, James H. – how he met his wife, his work in the community, and large family of 16 children. If their story is not told, this family disappears, and their unique place in Bedford County history is lost forever. More is known about James H., the son of former-slave Benjamin and Mary (Heck) Lyons of Salemville, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, than the other four siblings (Mary, Catherine, Richard and Elizabeth). Born in 1826, he continued to l...
Lee Frederick Yerty of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Lincoln, NE after a battle with COVID while on vacation out west with his girlfriend. He was born Feb. 22, 1953, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Donald Eugene and Margaret Romaine (Ritchey) Yerty. He was previously married to Pauline (Replogle) Ceprish of Bellefonte. He is survived by three children: Jessica Brubaker of Altoona, Tonya Yerty and husband Frank Zgoda of Bellefonte, and Kyle Yerty and wife Emily...
Edna G. Smeltzer, 91, formerly of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening Oct. 9, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ida M. (Walter) Smeltzer. She is survived by six nephews: David W. Lingenfelter (Lou) of Etters, Pa., K. Ronald Shaw (Mitzie) of St. Peters, MO, Carl S. Pote (Nancy) of New Bloomfield, Pa., John A. Walter (Brenda) of Plant City, Fla., Joseph W. Walter (Lynette) of...
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid reminded Pennsylvanians that they can vote now in person by mail ballot at their county election office or satellite election office, one of three voting options available to them for the Nov. 2 municipal election. “Voting in person by mail ballot before Election Day is an easy and convenient option for voters who do not want to return their ballot by mail and who cannot or do not want to go to the polls on Election Day,” Secretary Degraffenreid said. “But before heading to their county elect...
The Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education launched the fifth annual Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (GCEA) Program, which promotes student-led voter registration efforts, on Sept. 28, which was National Voter Registration Day. “The GCEA program is a creative way to encourage civic education and engagement among Pennsylvania’s high school students and cultivate the lifelong habit of voting. Our youngest voters are the future of our democracy,” Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid said. “I urge educators to enroll th...
Each week, the small but determined staff of the Morrisons Cove Herald works to provide a fresh, new edition to thousands of readers. We reach all parts of The Cove, sure, but our subscribers can be found in 44 states plus the District of Columbia. (Which six states are we missing? More on that later.) Every subscriber to the print edition of the Herald receives the newspaper in the mail, and that's where things can get tricky. You may have heard that the U.S. Postal Service has implemented the...
Kim Ji-hae was born in January 1980 in Hyesan, North Korea. Her mother had married a man that her grandmother had picked for her. Unfortunately, she was in love with another man, so the marriage ended in divorce. Her mother’s husband took her as his own daughter and her name was changed to Min-young. This secret was kept from her for many years when her grandmother told her, Min-young resented her stepfather. She had a younger brother named Min-Ho. There were three classes, or “sungbun,” in North Korea. They were classified as loyal, waver...
Farm records provide data that will help you monitor the business over time. Your records tell your farm story and help your accountant complete your tax return, make financial decisions with you and plan for your business’ future. Records are any informational documents that will help you understand where you’re spending your money by tracking items that are directly involved with your business. To follow are a few of our top farm record keeping tips. Top Tips Know what a farm-related expense is and is not. • All items that directly pertain...
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and has now been introduced in the U.S. Senate – and if passed, will benefit every member of our community. Unlike many issues in Washington, D.C., this legislation has bipartisan support and is focused on delivering benefits to local communities across the U.S. by sustaining local news organizations, including this newspaper, the Morrisons Cove Herald. Newspapers are facing significant challenges due to technological disruption, i...
Herald of Oct. 15, 1896 Robert C. McNamara of Bedford, free-silver candidate for Congress, gave a 90-minute speech in Roaring Spring Town Hall, first warning his audience that he would not tolerate any groans or hissing such as he had heard during the preceding address by Mr. Martin, the senatorial nominee from Johnstown. The paper mill resumed business after a short shutdown. Typhoid fever was generally prevalent. The McKee correspondent noted that some of the Bedford County hucksters on their return trips from Altoona “behave very badly w...
Herald of Oct. 14, 1971 Squirrels attacked and bit Ray Smith and Paul Emeigh of Roaring Spring near the Roaring Spring Blank Book Co. The squirrels were shot and were tested for rabies, and game commission officers placed traps to catch the aggressive squirrels. Over 150 hogs on Irvin Zimmerman farm in Huston Township were destroyed when it was learned they had been exposed to hog cholera. A quarantine was placed on all Huston Township farms to guard against the spread of the disease. Inmates at the Huntingdon Correctional Institution raised...
Herald of Oct. 14, 1921 The annual report of Mrs. E.G. Bobb, president of the Ladies’ Association of Nason Hospital, showed a year of much activity. Painting, inside and out, and repairs to the building, new furniture at the nurses’ home for 20 more students, building porches and cemented driveway, cost $4,576. Housekeeping and advertising suppliers made a total expense of $6,000 for the year. In gathering from baseball games, tag day, holiday bazaars, Week of Prayer offering and dues of $200 totaled $4,155. Thirty-two new members were add...
Herald of Oct. 10, 1996 The Williamsburg Blue Pirates’ football team snapped a 27-game losing streak with a 20-8 victory over Turkeyfoot Valley. The last time WHS won was Oct. 15, 1993, when it toppled Tussey Mountain 22-6. Karen Greenwood and Sandra Greenleaf were installed as copresidents of the Spring Cove Women’s Club. Ann Chonko of Martinsburg RR 1, a member and former president of the Classic Ribbons 4-H Horse Club, qualified to go to the State 4-H Horse Show at Harrisburg. Miss Chonko and her Arabian horse placed first in the ple...
Herald of Oct. 17, 1946 Gene Samuels, Donald Kauffman and David Slagenweit, young men of Martinsburg area, served as sea-going cowboys on ships carrying horses and cattle to Poland through Church World Service. John Hoover greatly surprised his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Jason Hoover of Waterdside, and his wife, a student nurse at the Winber Hospital, by unexpectedly returning home from Manila in time to see his wife graduate. Children and adults were invited to compete for cash prizes in the Mummers Parade in Martinsburg. Benny A. Heuston,...
Herald of Oct. 13, 2011 St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Williamsburg celebrated its 150th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 9, 150 years to the day the church was originally blessed and dedicated in 1861. On hand to help St. Joseph Parish celebrate its anniversary was the Rev. Mark Leonard Bartchak, who is the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown which the church operates under. This was his first visit to Williamsburg. St. Joseph’s Parish was first established in 1860 with the erection of a small church on Canal Street. The church w...
An old piano was given to us many years ago. It was a Cable Nelson Upright Grand. Although I am not musically gifted, nor had I been taught to play the piano, I thought it might be fun to learn. That never materialized the way I envisioned, but it is now possible for my right hand to stammer through a song if there are not many sharps or flats. My left hand continues to not know what it’s doing. It took three strong men to move the piano into our house. Pianos are quite heavy. This piano has been around since 1945, possibly a bit longer. Its f...
Children’s Disaster Services is offering a workshop to train volunteers in Roaring Spring on Nov. 5 and 6. The workshop will be held at Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren. Kristine Shunk is the local coordinator (814) 643-0601. The Middle PA District Disaster Response Team is hosting this event to help encourage and train persons to help with the children when a disaster occurs. Children’s Disaster Services has been meeting the needs of children since 1980, working cooperatively with FEMA and the American Red Cross to provide care for...
I want to look at another of my heroes. First we look at three others. I take them as a group because it is impossible to separate them. They are Hananiah, Mischael, and Azariah. You may not know them, at least not by their Hebrew names. If I told you they were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego you might recognize them better. Actually, their Hebrew names are used more often in their introduction than their Babylonian names but for some reason, the Babylonian names are more familiar. They were...
The Imlers of Roaring Spring are inviting all those who love music, prayers, food and fellowship to come to their home on Friday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. for all that and more. Tom and Jo Ann Smith of Everett will be present to share music and previous experiences of how God touches lives in so many ways. A buffet of snacks, desserts and special treats will be available as we spend an evening together as part of God’s family. It was a suggestion for all to wear a “funny hat” to add to the joy of a beautiful evening. The Imlers reside at 1271...
Ladies Encounter sponsored the “Truth of the Matter” on Oct. 5, at Faith Assembly of God in Roaring Spring. Praise and Worship was led by Generations band. The mission of Ladies Encounter is to impact the ladies of the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The purpose is to present the Gospel message and to encourage unity in Christ. Through this educational and thought-provoking performance, Gutschick’s goal was to reach across generations and touch lives. By the expressions on the faces...
Special Budget Meeting Notice The Board of Supervisors of Woodbury Township, Bedford County, has scheduled a special joint meeting to be held on October 21, 2021, immediately following the Woodbury Township Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Area Community Center Large Meeting Room for the purpose of preparing the proposed 2022 Woodbury Township Budget and any other business that may come before the Board of Supervisors and be added to the agenda by amendment. Woodbury Township Denise L. Ott, Secretary Invitation to bid The... Full story
Child abuse deaths in Pennsylvania skyrocketed during the pandemic, according to a new report, which is driving calls for more reforms to the state’s troubled child welfare system. The report, released by state Department of Human Services last week, found child abuse deaths increased by 43 percent from 2019 to 2020, with at least 73 children dying and 115 children nearly dying as a result of abuse. A majority of the children died from “a violent act” but many others died or nearly died from ingesting prescription drugs or illegal narco...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time nationally dedicated to raising public awareness about domestic violence and educating communities on how to prevent it. In America, 1 in 4 females and 1 in 10 males, roughly 10 million individuals, experience some form of domestic violence annually (National Network to End Domestic Violence). Anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual identity or orientation, or socio-economic status, can experience domestic violence. This year Family...
Claysburg-Kimmel defeated Northern Bedford in three sets on Oct. 6. The match was held at Claysburg-Kimmel....
– Oct. 5, 2021 – Windber CC Central - 208 Baum - 40 J. Snowberger- 41 T. Oakes - 41 Z. Oakes - 42 Brumbaugh - 44 Richland - 228 Huss - 39 Artim- 43 Farkas- 45 Colbert - 50 Pollino- 51 Forest Hills - 242 Shrift - 45 Cruley - 46 Gould - 50 Sorchilla - 50 Morrison - 51 The 2 wins gave Central the best record in the Laurel Highlands Conference this season....
BOYS – Oct. 6, 2021 – Forest Hills 3 2 5 Central 1 3 4 1st half: FH- Gavin Ickes (Nick Singer) 4:50; C- Zach Gahagan (unassisted) 23:00; FH- Nick Singer (Toby Wilt) 31:49; FH- Nick Singer (unassisted) 38:55 2nd half: FH-Mikel Grey (unassisted) 70:03; C- Ben Theys (unassisted) 73:29; C- Ben Theys (Jon Imler) 75:01; FH- Nick Singer ( unassisted) 75:36; C- Jon Imler (Drew Laufle) 78:32 Records Forest Hills 2-7-1 Central 5-7-1 GIRLS – Oct. 12, 2021 – Somerset, PA FINAL SCORE: Central 1, Somerset 0 Score By Halves Central 1 0 1 Somerset 0 0 0 1st H...
Date: Oct. 9, 2021 Leader Board MEN Game Adam Hetrick 279 Mike Burns 276 Joe Over 267 Series Mike Burns 718 Adam Hetrick 702 Marty Clouse 686 WOMEN Game Liz Rhodes 223 Anita Bolinger 214 Crystal Burns 212 Series Crystal Burns 610 Anita Bolinger 573 Liz Rhodes 563 HIGH GAME Men Adam Hetrick 278 Joe Over 267 Dalton Nicewonger 246 Women Liz Rhodes 223 Anita Bolinger 214 Crystal Burns 212 HIGH SERIES Men Marty Clouse 686 Adam Hetrick 674 Joe Over 668 Women Crystal Burns 610 Anita Bolinger 573 Liz Rhodes 563...
