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Gloria A. Brumbaugh, 82, of Lititz, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 24, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Petersburg, Va., the only child of Owen and Mary Bolen Croy. She was the wife of Galen H. Brumbaugh for 55 years on July 2. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: David, husband of Leslie Brumbaugh, of Washington Boro, Gary Brumbaugh of Silver Springs, and Jeffrey, husband of Olivia Brumbaugh, of Lakeland, Fla.; and four grandsons: Michael, Conner,...
Summary Results Report Municipal Election November 2, 2021 Results shown are not official. Results are only official after being certified. If the election was contested, the apparent winner’s name is designated by asterisk. Write-in totals will not available until Friday, Nov. 5, or Monday, Nov. 8. Significant write-in votes are included in this summary. If no name was provided as a winner, it is not included in the results below. Herald results are incomplete. Full unofficial results can be found at http://www.blairco.org/...
Donald W. Fetter, 79, of Frosty Hollow, formerly of Loysburg, passed away Oct. 25, 2021, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1941, in Roaring Spring; son of the late John E. Fetter and L. Romaine Fetter-Shaw. On Dec. 13, 1963, in Yellow Creek, he was united in marriage to Eleanor A. (Hale) Fetter who survives. Surviving is his wife, Eleanor; son George W. Fetter; sister Joyce Wyles (Jay); sister Kay Gorsuch (Bill); sister Jean Eichelberger (Dale); and sister-in-law Nancy Porta. Donald was preceded in death by two infant children;...
Wayne W. Walter, 65, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday Oct. 30, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 1, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the son of Nevin and Margaret I. (Knisely) Walter. He is survived by four children: Heather D. Foster (Travis) of Martinsburg, Angie D. Smith (Brad) of Roaring Spring, Nevin “Richie” Walter (Shannon) of East Freedom, and Jesse W. Walter of Roaring Spring; 10 grandchildren: Ashlyn and Emily Foster, Isiah and Faith Smith, Zayne and Wyatt Walter, Alexan...
James Dale Hummel, 92, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully Monday Oct. 25, 2021, at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. He was born Jan. 13, 1929, in Shamokin, the son of the late James and Beatrice (Wilson) Hummel. He married Ann C. Custer on Sept. 18, 1954. He is survived by his wife; three children: John S. Hummel (Natalie) of St. Augustine, Fla., David L. Hummel (Cheryl) of Huntingdon, and Susan Caccimelio (Jim) of Chalk Hill, six grandchildren: Meghan Braxtan (Jack), Michael Hu...
Robert G. Black, 94, of Brooks Mills, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Fred and Rachel Black. He married Algie R. Shaw Sept. 6, 1952, and she passed away March 6, 2015. He is survived by two daughters: Jane (Black) Brehm of Hollidaysburg and Carol (Black) Shultz and husband Ken of Bellefonte; six grandchildren: Kim McGregor, Scott Black, Penny Nearhoof, Kristy Stroshine,...
Paulette Smith of Clermont, Fla., formerly from Roaring Spring passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. She was born May 7, 1943, in Roaring Spring, to Margaret and Paul Shade. In 1962, she married Ronald Smith in Roaring Spring. They spent fifty-nine wonderful years together. She is survived by her husband and three children: Lori Ritchea of Huntingdon, Eric Smith and spouse Teri Smith of Rosco and Randy Smith and spouse Jessica Smith of Johnstown. She is also survived by her five...
Phyllis Jean Dauberman, 91, of Roaring Spring, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 29, 2021, at The Middletown Home, Dauphin County. She was born June 3, 1930, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Raymond and Wilma (Guyer) Benner. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
Diana K. (Deeds) Ritchey, 67, of Saxton, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 31, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born May 1, 1954, in Hinton, W.V., daughter of the late Dewey J. and Hattie Lucille (Dickenson) Deeds. She is survived by two daughters: Lori E. Emeigh (Steve Yingling) of Claysburg and Lisa K. Ebersole (Jay) of rural Martinsburg; four grandchildren: Dylan W. Emeigh of Saxton, Taylor K. Emeigh of Bedford, Morgan K. Ebersole and...
Robert “Bob” Bruce Yoder, 82, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 27, 2021, at his home. He was born March 2, 1939, in Mattawana, Mifflin County, son of the late Milo Mark and Mary Kathryn (King) Yoder. On April 4, 1964, he married Wilma M. King in Atglen, Pa. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years; three children: R. Bruce Yoder (Nancy Frey) of Listowel, Ontario, Cindy L. Sauder (Kurtis) of Lyndhurst, Va. and Michael K. Yoder of Martinsburg; five gra...
By DR. BETSY BAKER For the Herald In the October 28, 2021, edition of the Herald, an article was published which called into question “the board’s decision [on October 18] to add three more online programs to the curriculum”, the rationale behind them, security/accessibility concerns, the selection process, etc. To clarify, the Board did not approve any new online programs or courses on October 18. The Spring Cove School District does offer a cyber education program, called Spring Cove Cyber, for families who elect to enroll in a full-...
J.D. Barker has teamed up with James Patterson in this most deranged of murder plots. You think you have it figured out and then another twist is introduced. In Los Angeles, long-haul truck driver, Michael, comes home to find a dead woman lying in his bathtub. He immediately calls 911. LAPD Detective Garrett Hobbs and FBI Special Agent Jessica Gimble, appear to have a solid case with a suspect who has a weak alibi. Michael insists he is innocent but there is evidence that links him to the victim. Also, his clothes are in the home of the dead...
We had a room off our living room that we called the music room. In that special room was a pump organ which mother had played in the Smithfield Church of the Brethren when she was young. I often wondered who purchased that organ when mom and dad had a sale before they moved to Harrisburg. I was in Arizona at my Brethren Volunteer Service project. Mother played the most beautiful pieces on the organ and our piano. Dad loved to sing while she played. It was to be that in their later years when...
Herald of Nov. 5, 1896 The big news of the week--indeed the year--was McKinley’s overwhelming defeat of William Jennings Bryan. Shortly before 9:00 p.m, news of the Republican victory was telephoned into Martinsburg. “Immediately a great shout arose and enthusiasm was unbounded on the streets. A number of young Republicans from Clappertown and Royer came up on horseback and after riding over town halted in front of the residence of Major Bobb and demanded a speech from the Major who nobly responded.” Many persons were predicting a long cold...
Herald of Nov. 4, 1971 Two prominent Morrisons Cove businessmen and their wives were killed in a fiery crash of a light airplane near Boalsburg, Centre County on Oct. 31. The victims were pilot David Showalter, 58 and his wife Gladys, 60, of Martinsburg RD1, and Merrill Raugh, 57 and his wife Geraldine, 56, of Roaring Spring. The plane, a single-engine Piper Cherokee owned by Mr. Showalter, came down at 2:50 p.m. along Rt. 45 and burst into flames. The couples had left from the Blair County airport at Martinsburg to go to Johnstown for dinner...
Herald of Nov. 11, 1921 James Ebersole was arrested and reportedly confessed to committing “one of the most dastardly crimes in the history of Bedford County. On Sunday evening Harry Kenneth Brandt, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brandt, residing about three miles northwest of New Enterprise, was cruelly murdered and the body placed in an old abandoned well, at an isolated spot on the Brandt farm.” The body was found by Elmer Baker on Monday morning. The boy had not returned after leaving home to bring the cows from pasture. Ebe...
Herald of Oct. 31, 1996 Cove residents, along with the rest of the country, were preparing to vote in the presidential election on Nov. 5. The Republican Candidates were Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. The Democratic Candidates were Bill Clinton and Al Gore. Ross Perot was running on the Reform ballot. The Blair County Airport Authority dedicated the new $5 million dollar terminal. Many local dignitaries, including Representative Bud Shuster and Senator Robert Jubelirer attended. Harold “Howdy” Ellenberger, a former member of the airport aut...
Herald of Aug. 15, 1946 Mrs. Edward Detwiler of Clover Creek suffered multiple injuries when her car overturned on the Martinsburg-Roaring Spring highway in front of the Simon Yingling farm. Mrs. Detwiler was passing a Pennsy shopmen’s bus when the left front wheel of her car slid into mud. The car rolled over on its side, her left wrist was pinned between the door and frame. Bystanders freed Mrs. Detwiler and took her to the office of Dr. J. W. Hershberger where she was treated. Heirs of Bernadette Redding were accepting sealed bids for the R...
Herald of Nov. 3, 2011 Williamsburg Borough manager Dennis “Perry” Clapper was one of 25 people chosen to receive the John Campanius Holm Award from the National Weather Service. The award was presented to Clapper for his diligence as a weather observer since 1974. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service surprised Clapper with the award. The Altoona-Blair County Airport Authority advertised for interested parties or individuals to lease the restaurant equipment at the airport. The authority said they were not dissatisfied with the cur...
Sometimes in life we find that we are lacking the very thing we need at any given time. Last week I was well down the road on my way to work and already thinking about lunch when I realized I had forgotten my wallet. Thankfully, I had enough change in the car that I did not go hungry. I did have to limit myself, however. Today, I wanted to glue an old pair of my son’s tennis shoes that he wears for work. I found a bottle and tube of adhesive. They were both hard as a brick. I was lacking what I...
One more “Thought” about Daniel, my hero. He is living under the reign of King Darius. He is now an old man. He has been a faithful servant to God and to the king who was sovereign in the land. Several times and in various ways he has helped his kings. He is doing so again. The king has appointed 120 men to serve as overseers in his kingdom. These men were charged with doing whatever would be good for the king and kingdom, to protect it and him from harm and danger. Over these 120, three men...
On Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church held its annual Trunk or Treat. Scooby Doo with his Mystery Machine, Mrs. Claus, Day of the Dead, and Frozen were just a few of the themes the group came up with. The children walked from car to car and enjoyed getting treats from everyone. Weather was a plus, though it was a little windy. Everyone was enthusiastic and enjoying the event....
Introduction to Article and Statement of Claim The Spring Cove Education Association (SCEA) would like to bring you updates of some of the many positive events that are taking place within our school district with which teachers are involved. In order to do so, we would like to sponsor this periodic article in The Morrison's Cove Herald in order to help you to be aware of these positive events. This column is sponsored by the SCEA. The elementary teachers from both Spring Cove Elementary School...
Meeting Special budget meeting to be held November 8, 2021, at 5 p.m. at the Catharine Township Municipal Building. Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the Estate of the following decedent to the representatives named who request all persons having claims against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same to them or their attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment to them without delay. In the matter of the estate of Crystal Marie Wyland, late of Woodbury Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania....
The Bedford County DRC, located on the lower level of the Bedford Fire Department, 248 West Penn Street, Bedford, will close on Nov. 10, 2021. The DRC is intended for residents and businesses who were affected by Tropical Storm Ida to apply to FEMA and speak with representatives of state and federal agencies, directly. Agencies from both state and federal government will be available to assist residents of Bedford County. Pa. Department of Environmental Protection, Crisis Counseling, Human Services, Small Business Administration, and Disaster...
Summary Results Report Municipal Election November 2, 2021 Results shown are not official. Results are only official after being certified. If the election was contested, the apparent winner’s name is designated by asterisk. Write-in totals are not currently available. If no name was provided as a winner, it is not included in the results below. Herald results are incomplete. Full unofficial results can be found at http://www.blairco.org/Dept/Elections/Pages/Election-Results.aspx. Statistics Total votes - 9,465 Registered voters - 32,647 T...
With the 2021 hunting season underway in Pa., the Department of Agriculture released recommended best management practices to help protect hunters and their families against Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The following best management practices are recommended to be adopted by Pennsylvania’s hunters and processors: • Do not shoot, handle or eat meat from wild deer or elk that look sick, are acting strangely or are found dead. However, keep in mind that most CWD-infected deer might not look or act sick. • Report any sightings of sick or abnorm...
Kenneth A. Feathers II is back at the Bistro. Chef Feathers brings his unique touch to the menu at the Bistro at the Village Green at 403 Village Way in Martinsburg. His food and presentation are delicious and appealing. From cranberry chicken wraps to full meals, you will not be disappointed. Feathers is employed by the Compass Group, which is known for its work with nursing homes, colleges, and Academy Awards. His title is director of dining service for the Village. Feathers said after 42 year...
South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Nov. 1, due to election day being on their regular meeting day. Minutes and the treasurer were approved as read as well as the Treasurer report. In the General Fund total liabilities and Equity there is $2,386,096. In the Wastewater Treatment Facility there is a balance of $68,072. Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported 90 percent of grading has been done this past month. Bridges 3 and 5 are being repaired this month. The HOP or (Highway Occupancy Permit) has been obtained by Steven and Pamela...
Saturday, Oct. 30, Martinsburg Fire Company held a special Dutch Meal selling 275 tickets for the event. This event takes place two times a year and is very successful. This was the 14th Dutch Meal made and served at the fire company. Irene Martin and Sister Luella Martin's daughters, family and many volunteers take pride in making this homemade meal. Included in this meal were ham balls, potatoes, noodles, corn, chocolate cakes, and strawberry jello salad. This dinner was served family style...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminded Pennsylvanians of the importance of vigilance against the Spotted Lanternfly as the bugs begin laying eggs on flat surfaces to overwinter and hatch in the spring. "Every Spotted Lanternfly egg mass not scraped and destroyed now is up to 50 more of these invasive, destructive bugs we can expect to hatch next spring," said Redding. "We need every Pennsylvanian to hunt for egg masses this fall and winter and destroy them – or we're in for a scary sprin...
Blair County Dog Park held a "Howl-O-Ween" event on Oct. 31. Members and non-members were welcome to bring their dogs to try out the play areas of the park and wear costumes for the Howl-O-Ween parade. "It was cold, windy, and a little wet, but everyone had a great time," said Roseanne Conrad, president of the dog park. The Blair County Dog Park is located at 200 Colinkay Court (off Agway Road) in Martinsburg. The park is members only. Learn more at the website www.blaircount...
Faith United Methodist Church held a drive-through Trick or Treat on Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. This was held at Woodbury Community Center. This safe, fun way of trick-or-treating was a success. Many cars were seen going through and everyone in and out of the cars were smiling. Southern Cove Fire Company had two trucks, one at the beginning and end of Main Street, to help make it a safe night. Signage was also in place to let motorists know to slow down. Children were also seen scurrying to and...
Southern Cove Fire Company held a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. The weather was chilly, but there was no rain. Many children attended this event. New Enterprise Church of the Brethren also held a Trunk or Treat on Sunday at the same time. This was planned so children could go to both events, which were within a block of each other. Southern Cove Fire Company provided signage, lighting and a fire truck to assure motorists went slow and all children were safe. The church had...
Long overlooked, childhood bereavement is a critical issue and an increasingly important national priority. Based on the 2020 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM), one in 12 children in Pennsylvania will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. Join the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program in showing support of these often “forgotten mourners” on Children’s Grief Awareness Day, observed Nov. 18. Prevalence rates of childhood grief vary across the country. In Cambria County, the CBEM approximates one in 12 childre...
In the fall, clocks are fixed on standard time, while in the spring they're moved forward one hour to daylight saving time, or DST. The rationale behind DST has long been based on energy savings, as the demand for electricity to light homes is related to the times when people go to bed at night and rise in the morning. Studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 1975 determined that moving clocks ahead one hour could save a small amount of energy each day. Research suggests...
With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. In fact, the current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has seen this time of year in more than a decade. Since declaring an emergency need for donors last month, thousands of people have come to Red Cross blood drives across the country to roll up a sleeve and h...
Round two, or week two for that matter, for Thanksgiving dishes. For the past couple of years, my mom, Suzanne, would always have to work for Thanksgiving and I would cook the meal. This year I finally get a break and my Mom gets to do some of her delicious cooking. This week, I am concentrating on two of the most important sides – the potatoes. I mean, it is everyone’s favorite part – right? Fancy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 4-5 large potatoes 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. chopped chives 3/4 tsp. onion salt 1/4 t...
The Williamsburg volleyball team’s season ended Oct. 21 with a loss against Bellwood. Bellwood won in three sets. The team finished with a 0-8 record in the league, and a 0-11 record overall....
For the past four Veterans Days, Pastor Jim Spivey and the members of the Grace Pointe Community Church of God have been putting on their annual veterans service, and this year is no different. On Sunday, Nov. 7, starting at 10 a.m., the church will put on its annual service to honor “those who have served and those that kept the home fires burning,” according to Spivey. The special musical guest will be Southern Gospel icon Janet Paschal, most notably of Gaither fame, and the speaker will be Rev. Rob Bailey – the International Director of Yo...
"It was an amazing opportunity for school students to get involved in the community, and I think it is something that should be continued," Williamsburg High School senior Morgan Reighard said of the high school's first Community Service Day. The idea started a couple years ago between High School Principal Michael Jones and community member Dave Cadle, who brainstormed service ideas that high school students could do to be an active part of the community. "When COVID-19 hit, all of the plans...
Macy Walason from the Chestnut Ridge FFA Chapter was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo. The award was given on Oct. 30, 2021, during the American FFA Degree Ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana. The attendance at this year's convention was over 58,000 FFA members and guests. Walason is the third generation in her family to receive this award. First awarded to her grandfather, Galen McDonald; then her mother, Angelique McDonald Walason; her aunts Melissa and...
As told in the previous story of James H. and Sarah Lyons of Salemville, they were the parents of 16 children, born between 1847 and 1876. James continued work as a farmer, store keeper and postmaster of Salemville for many years until his death in 1899. From census records we know the names of their children, but they “come to life” when discovered on family trees on Ancestry.com. It was unexpected to find descendants of some of the children tracing their ancestors; sharing documents, photos, death certificates and places of burial on Fin...
April E. Ressler, president of Teeter Group, Altoona was recently honored by Certified Risk Managers (CRM) for leadership and professionalism in the field of risk management. Ressler was awarded a certificate of achievement recognizing ten consecutive years of active affiliation with Certified Risk Managers. The CRM designation requires an annual continuing education update ensuring that her education is always up-to-date and relevant. April’s ten-year accomplishment signifies an active commitment to advanced knowledge, finely honed skills a...
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open. LIHEAP helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of cash grants. To qualify for assistance you must meet income requirements. You do not need to be on public assistance or have unpaid heating bills. The program is open to both homeowners and renters. Households in immediate danger of being without heat might also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on...
Ken Ott, manager of the Woodbury Community Center, was present. Ott announced he will be resigning from this position as of the Dec. 15 meeting with the township. Jeremy Hershberger will take over this position as of Jan. 1. Minutes were reviewed and approved as read. Shane Suter presented the treasurer report in absence of Barb Wilt, secretary/treasurer. There is $122,029 in the General Fund which includes two CDs. The balance in the State Aid Fund is $10,942, which leaves a total of $132,972 in the Treasury. There has been no further...
Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met on Oct. 14, 2021, at Spring House Estates in Everett, Pa. Linda Clapper, projects chair, reported that 69 fleece blankets were made and donated to local institutions. Also, the members collected more food items for backpack programs at local schools. Linda McElroy announced the development and approval process for the new Teacher Enrichment Grants that will provide funds for classroom projects. Three local teachers will receive funds...
Fall hunting seasons have begun in Pennsylvania. Which means for hunters and non-hunters alike, if you’re out in the woods, you should be wearing a significant amount of blaze orange to keep yourself safe. The first the hunting public ever heard of the color was in 1960 when Field & Stream magazine ran an article entitled “Hunter Orange – Your Shield for Safety” by the writer Frank Woolner. Subsequently, the practice of wearing blaze orange began in Massachusetts in 1961. Now forty-three out of fifty states in the U.S. require hunters to wear b...
Last fall's turkey hunt did not begin well for me. The evening prior to the season, when scouting with my son, Bob, I took a terrible fall on the wet leaves. I fell forward, crashing onto a pile of rocks. I hurt my right thigh so badly that I feared I had broken it. I hobbled back to Bob's truck and told him what had happened. "You'd better hunt by yourself tomorrow," I said. However, at dawn I managed to limp a short distance into the woods and heard a couple of birds yelping. I also heard...
Northern Bedford racked up 367 yards of offense on Senior night to finish the regular season at 7-3 with a 37-15 victory over visiting Mount Union last Friday night. Senior Brooks Snider caught two TD passes to highlight the Panther offense. The offense was an effective mix of passing and rushing with Eion Snider passing for 129 yards and Adam Johnson rushing for 55 to lead the team in both categories. The defense was equally effective yielding just 132 total yards and not giving up a defensive TD until there were less than 4 minutes left to pl...
