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Kimberly Sue Stern, 58, of Elkridge, Maryland, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center at MedStar Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, MD after an extended illness. She was born March 9, 1965, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late E. Roy and Peggy Sue (Shanafelt) Stern. She is survived by her aunts, Mary E. Hinish of Curryville, Ethel M. Lingenfelter and husband, Donald, of Bellwood, Marcia K. Reffner and husband Harry, of Bedford, Linda...
On Nov. 12, 2023, Louise, 96, passed away after an extended illness. Louise was born Jan. 9, 1927, at Piney Creek to Roy and Agnes H. (Grove) Shoenfelt. She had five siblings who preceded her in death: Blair, Charles, Dorothy, Emma, and Ralph. When Louise was 3 months old the family moved to Altoona, then to Antis, where Louise spent her time growing up and attended Bellwood Antis School. In April of 1941, Louise moved with her parents to Loysburg, graduating from Replogle High School in 1944. I...
Evelyn Kay Kephart, 80, went home to be with the Lord Sept. 15, 2023. Kay was born Jan. 6, 1943, in East Sharpsburg, a daughter of the late John and Betty (Mock) Berkey. She was preceded in death by her husband David Kephart Sr., and a brother Robert Berkey. She is survived by two children: Sheri Koelle of Wimauma, Fla. and David Kephart, Jr., of Hollidaysburg; two grandsons: Ian Koelle (Cassidy) and Colby Koelle, all of Fla.; two sisters: Pat Dick and Barb Mattern, both of Roaring Spring; a...
Ronald C. Smith of Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 10 2023, with his family by his side. Ron was born July 13, 1943, in Altoona, to Eugene L. and Mabel Hartman Smith who proceeded him in death along with three sisters: Linda, Sandy and Pam and one brother Larry. He is survived by three children: Lori Ritchea, Eric (Theresa) Smith and Randy (Jess) Smith; five grandchildren: Zack and Nick Smith, Cassandra Zekir, Lucy and Stanley Smith and two great-grandchildren: Damien and Sereia Smith. Also surviving is his loving sister Rita...
The Benefit Auction was held on Sept. 7 at the Morrison Cove Produce Auction. The auction committee met and analyzed the auction results. This year the auction succeeded in increasing its goal. Total raised was $181,000, which is around $16,000 more than last year. On Friday evening of the auction, 800 rib dinners were made. This will remain the same amount for next year’s auction. If they are not all sold, they will be auctioned off on Saturday. But very few were left this year. This year this dinner raised $15,100. Auction blocks raised $...
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeer collected 275 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair, and Somerset counties through the Healing Patch and Nurse Family Partnership (Home Nursing Agency), and through Dauntless Fire Company for comfort during emergency situations. Lap blankets will also brighten the days of residents at Maple Heights Nursing Home/Assisted Living, Cambridge Assisted Living, and John Paul Manor. They have been active on campus...
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “Our Leapfrog Hospital Safety A grade reflects the tireless dedication of our medical staff and employees in en...
Cassandra doesn’t react well to change. Cassandra is autistic. Change is a big deal. Yet, as we begin to follow Cassandra’s story, every aspect of her life is changing. Her job is ending; her relationship is ending; she’s even looking for a new place to live. She knows the problem must be her, since people don’t seem to stick around. She was always the last picked in school; no one wanted her on their team then either. Sometimes she feels like a broken building block that no other pieces can connect to. Cassandra doesn’t understand why other...
My family moved to Martinsburg in August of 1950. My dad, who was a pharmacist, purchased the local drugstore from the family of Dr. C. N. Johnson, who had recently passed away. Martinsburg has changed in many ways since that time. Perhaps the biggest difference is that Martinsburg, like many small towns all across America, was at that time a complete and thriving economic unit; meaning that you could obtain most of what you needed for daily life right there if you lived in town or nearby. For...
Herald of Nov. 24, 1898 Our readers should be on the lookout for a swindler who comes to clean their sewing machine. He is doing several sections of the state and is said to be a swindler of the rankest kind. The gramophone entertainment given by Henry Nothaft on Saturday evening was largely attended, considering the inclemency of the weather, and highly appreciated by all. Mr. Roy Carpenter of Bedford is in our midst, displaying some of his fine paintings and disposing of some of them to our citizens. Roy Laufer of Williamsburg is lying very...
Herald of Nov. 29, 1973 Martinsburg Cub Scout Pack 58 held a “Genius Night” competition that challenged the boys, with the help of their parents, to make something out of nothing. The scouts received a kit of odds and ends and were challenged to make something out of it. Carl Bloom, Brian Neff and Dwight Smith were the winners. William C. Royer, 32, of Roaring Spring died at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a power line construction accident nearly eight weeks prior. Mr. Royer had been working a job in New Hampshire for H....
Herald of Nov. 23, 1923 To E. S. Furry of New Enterprise goes the distinction of being the first Bedford county farmer to be eligible for the Pennsylvania 400 bu. Potato Club. This organization, started last year, has for its membership requirements, the ability to raise 400 or more bushels of potatoes from a measured acre, a requirement not reached by many men. Miss Alice Lecrone of near Beavertown, entered the Home as a guest last Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs. Showalter, of near Hollidaysburg, moved to that institution Monday. The trustees met...
Herald of Nov. 25, 1998 The Williamsburg Community School Board has awarded $2.1 million in contracts for elementary school renovations and construction of a new library. School officials were pleased that the bids came in 16 percent below the architect’s estimate. The Blair County Conservation District presented the 1998 Outstanding Conservation Farmer Award to the Fred and Mary Bechtel Family for their Cove View Farm near Curryville. They were chosen for the award because of their demonstration of sound soil, water, and nutrient c...
Herald of Nov. 23, 1948 The Roaring Spring High School’s undefeated Yellow Jacket football squad came through a mud battle Friday night with its colors smeared but its record upheld. The game between the Jackets and Cambria County’s Richland High School ended in a 6-6 tie, the conference title divided between the two teams. A miniature Johnstown Flood turned the Point Stadium into a sea of mud with both teams struggling to pass and run. Dr. John R. Beery, son of Rev. C.O. Beery of Martinsburg and former high school teacher here, presented a c...
Herald of Nov. 21, 2013 The Spring Cove School District extended the contract of superintendent Dr. Robert Vadella through June 30, 2017. The vote by the board to extend was unanimous, but members of the public expressed concerns about Vadella’s management of the district. The Roaring Spring Borough Council planned a public hearing on new ordinances that will forbid keeping farm animals in the borough. Several members in the community were asking that they be permitted to raise chickens within the borough limits, but council members d...
It occurred to me a few days ago that in less than two months I will turn 61. Turning 60 wasn’t a big deal, but 61 will put me in my early 60s! Hopefully when the time comes, I’ll handle it well. I know some of my readers are well over that age. Perhaps you are like me in that you’re recognizing changes in your life as you get older. There is no mistaking some of the physical changes and declines that occur. I see something else that is happening. As I get older, I feel like I am putting things in better perspective than I used to. I also think...
Our Sunday School Class has begun a study from the Book of Daniel. One of my favorite verses was highlighted: Daniel 1:8 “Daniel resolved not to defile himself…” Remember the story of Daniel. He was taken captive, likely as a teen-aged boy, and carried off to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar’s conquering army. There he was among those chosen to be schooled in the culture of the Babylonians to be useful to the king. There was undoubtedly a lot of pressure on Daniel to ‘fit in’. The expression:...
On Friday, Nov. 10, six folks from Martinsburg Mennonite Church traveled to Sight and Sound Theaters in Lancaster. They traveled with Freedom Excursions from Altoona, a Christian-based bus line owned by Bill and Debra Scully. This was the start of the Christmas Story depicting the birth of Jesus. Shown in the photo was Ron Putorek, Fred Myers, Judy Lohr, Mary Ann Kulp and Linda Strobert....
Leamersville Grace Fellowship, a beautiful newly renovated church located at 14 Brethren Lane, Leamersville, held a variety-packed bazaar on Nov. 11. Vendors from various areas came to set up and displayed their Christmas items for sale. Judy Schirfacher, who is 93, had a beautiful booth with towels, dishcloths, scrubbies, sparkling hats and scarfs and numerous other brightly colored items for sale. Schirfacher said she has been doing crafts since she was 11 years old. Her mother taught her to...
Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Matthew Filer, 113 Creekside Drive, Tyrone, PA 16686, stored at Freedom Junction Self-Storage, East Freedom, PA will be sold on November 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Freedom Junction, East Freedom, PA. Storage Sale Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of April Schroeder, 1226 3rd Avenue, Altoona PA, stored at Pine Heights Storage, Unit 309, Roaring Spring PA 16602, will be sold on December 15, 2023 at 9 a.m., at Pine Heights Storage, 7467...
The Greenfield Township board of supervisors reviewed a proposal to create a butterfly garden at the Claysburg Community Park during their Nov. 8 meeting. Rich Allison would like to develop the project in memory of his wife, Sandy Allison. The donated garden would include three benches, flower plantings and information about butterflies. Allison suggested the garden be located near the recently installed music garden. Supervisors were supportive of the plan. Jordan Oldham, board chair and road foreman, planned to meet with Allison to discuss...
AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year's Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3 percent over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively. "Many Americans look forward to traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday so they can spend time with family and friends," said Bevi Powell, senior vice...
The Central High School Future Teachers' Club attended the "Teach the Future" Conference at Fred Rogers Center on the campus of St. Vincent College on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The morning started off with a keynote address by the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Raff speaking on the idea of "set the stage to engage." Students then moved onto the first two breakout sessions covering a variety of education related topics. Students then had a boxed lunch together with more than 175...
During last Monday evening’s meeting, the Williamsburg Borough decided to raise its millage by 1 mill. The council cited an increase of $4,000 in health insurance costs, along with an unknown increase anticipated with worker’s compensation. Council member Ed Patterson, who is on the personnel and finance committee for the borough, said that it was the “recommendation” of the committee to increase the millage. Paula Hamilton made motion to advertise the budget with a millage increase and Bruce Hamilton seconded. The motion carried. Borough Manag...
When you think of the Thanksgiving meal, you’re often thinking of the main course and the sides – who is thinking about dessert? Typically, one is too full to think of dessert, and in most cases, it’s pumpkin pie. So what happens if you don’t like pumpkin pie? Enter your trusty Williamsburg correspondent and her love for her sister. My sister, Julie is obsessed with Oreos and I am responsible for this Thanksgiving to bring dessert. Add those two together, and you get this tasty Oreo treat for dessert. Easy Oreo Dessert Ingredients: 1 – 14.3...
Grace Pointe Community Church of God hosted its annual veterans service this past Sunday, Nov. 12. Pastor Josh Kirksey welcomed the packed church to the ceremony. "We pray for our vets and are so very thankful for them, not just today, but everyday," Kirksey said. Kirksey then introduced a slideshow put on by church member and Martinsburg Mayor Rich Brantner Sr. with military church members. Each branch – the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Air Force - was recognized. Veterans who a...
Marian Grassmyer and Mary Nelson from Homewood cottages in Martinsburg toured Spain, Portugal, the Rock of Gibraltar and Morroco for two weeks. They traveled with Globus through the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, and the Herald tagged along....
One’s final resting place — often well-thought-out and viewed with respect and reverence — is overshadowed for a small number of Morrisons Cove residents by what was once a highly prized landmark that played a huge role in the growth of southern Blair and northern Bedford counties. About six dozen people, young and old, are interred in a makeshift cemetery under the shadow of the Rebecca Furnace at the edge of a remote corn field three miles east of Martinsburg. The cemetery, known by older locals for some time, began getting a little atten...
The Borough of Hollidaysburg will be making spirits bright with its annual WinterFest parade and soup sampling/light up night later this month. The Winterfest parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. and the Light Up Night and Soup Sampling will take place on Friday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Families, friends and neighbors are invited to attend both events. Both events are free to attend; soup sampling participation requires a ticket. Local bands, choruses, cheer squads, marching units, student clubs, businesses and organizations are...
On Nov. 6, Woodbury Borough had its monthly council meeting at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. Southern Cove EMS Coordinator Keven Brumbaugh was present at the meeting to discuss the Southern Cove Ambulance and the Hollidaysburg Ambulance new agreement. Hollidaysburg will work with Southern Cove on calls, especially ones that need an EMS when a crew is not available in Southern Cove. Hollidaysburg will honor Southern Cove Ambulance subscriptions. Cards come in the mail from Southern Cove to join. If you do not receive one, please call t...
Altoona held its annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11. Two marching bands in Blair County participate in this parade: Central High School and Altoona High School. Members of the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home came out in two van loads for the parade. One said this was the highlight of the year. Better than Christmas, he said, because the veterans do not leave the home for Christmas. The Central Marching Band performed at Central's District 6 Championship game the night before and...
Returning to the District 6 AAA championship game for the fourth year in a row, the Central Scarlet Dragon Football team faced the Penn Cambria Panthers for a third consecutive year. After blowing out their opponents in years past, a much tighter game left the Dragons one score ahead at the final buzzer, earning a quadfecta for their season: four-time champions with a perfect season to match it. The Dragons received to open the game, working their way downfield to take the lead via a one-yard...
The Lady Dragon Soccer team faced Shady Side Academy for a 2-0, season-ending loss. Overall, the Dragons had impeccable defensive strategy and effort, but when the offensive opportunities showed themselves, fell just short. The Dragons' 14-8 season tied the school record for the farthest the girls' soccer team has gone. Despite the devastating loss, the future is bright for the team, losing only one Senior: Goalkeeper Lacey Ripka. Some very big shoes of an important position are open to be...
The four-day rifle season for bear hunting begins on Saturday (Nov. 18). Although the PGC has de-emphasized the importance of this traditional hunting season by establishing various other bear-hunting seasons, the four-day hunt is still anticipated by numerous groups of enthusiastic bear hunters. Last year only 1,051 of the total harvest of 3,170 bears were killed during the four-day hunt. Archery and muzzleloader/special rifle seasons prior to the regular season accounted for 1,451 bruins. The extended rifle season during deer season...
Central was pushed to the limit last week, the Scarlet Dragons needing Jacob Benton’s 15-yard touchdown pass from Eli Muthler with 32 seconds left to get past Penn Cambria for the Scarlet Dragons’ fourth District 6 Class 3A football championship in a row. Coach Dave Baker and the Dragons are thinking that just might have been the perfect tune-up for what’s to come, though, as they’ll now get a rematch with Clearfield in the District 5-6-9 Class 3A finals on Friday night at E.J. Mansell Stadium in DuBois. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. “It brin...
Between a first-game injury and just not playing much because his Northern Bedford High School football team was getting so far out in front in winning all of its games, Black Panther senior running back Adam Johnson hasn't had a lot of opportunities to get untracked and pile up a lot of rushing yards this season before he broke loose for 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns in last week's 27-7 District 5 Class 1A championship win over Windber. It only took Johnson 14 carries as he surpassed the 1...
The Holiday Season begins this Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Claysburg Community Park. The festivities begin with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year, due to the bridge on Bedford Street being under construction, the parade will start on Bedford Street at McCabe Trucking and continue to Community Park Road. Santa and his workers are scheduled for visits with children immediately following the parade until approximately 4:45 p.m. Children may also leave a letter for Santa. The park will...
Central High School Dragons' Kickoff Rally was held last Monday. Varsity/JV, junior high and elementary players were introduced. The event included team court time and "dress your senior," where participants relayed adding clothing to a senior player. The boys and girls competed to see which team could collect the most non-perishable items for local food banks. They also had a shoot out. Due to the generosity of those in attendance, 868 items were collected to fill the empty shelves of local...
Members of BSA Troop 358 and Cub Scout Pack 358 of Martinsburg helped collect food donations for the Martinsburg Food Bank on Saturday, Nov. 4. Canned goods and other nonperishable items were donated by borough residents and collected as part of the Scouting For Food program. Shown (from left) are Rose Haberkern, Linda Smith, William Haberkern, Daniel Longwell, Gavin Kuster, Jace King, William Kirby, Brandon Reynolds and Henry Kirby Free flu and COVID shots will be available between 9 to 10...
Summary Results Report Primary Election Nov. 7, 2023 Results shown are not official. Results are only official after being certified. If no name was provided as a winner, it is not included in the results below. All candidates who were on the ballot are featured in these results, including those who were not elected. Herald results are incomplete. Full unofficial results can be found at http://www.blairco.org/Dept/Elections/Pages/Election-Results.aspx. STATISTICS Election Day Precincts Reporting - 93 of 93 Ballots Cast - 26,260 Registered...
Roaring Spring Borough Council approved a tentative 2024 budget with no tax increase but a significant jump in its contribution to the fire department at its Monday, Nov. 13, meeting. Earlier this year the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company asked council to include a 1-mill tax increase in its 2024 budget, citing rising costs, dwindling public contributions, and equipment that will soon need to be replaced. Fire company officials told council that they needed a steadier, more reliable stream of revenue to meet recurring costs like fuel,...
The Spring Cove School Board will have a decidedly different makeup with four new members set to take a seat at the table and two current members departing. Unofficial results from last Tuesday’s general election show first-time candidate Gretchen Stern-Bettwy, who cross-filed, the leading vote getter with 2,386. Stern-Bettwy joins Republicans Andrea Moses, Misti Fisher, and Kevin Smith as newly elected school directors with Troy Wright the only incumbent to retain his seat. Current board members Brian Gahagan and Samantha Snowberger came up s...
Two Cove teams fought for champion crowns this weekend and came out on top. Northern Bedford defeated Windber at Somerset for the District 5 Champion title on Nov. 9. The Panthers (below) remain undefeated at a 12-0 record. Central won its fourth District 6 championship against Penn Cambria on Friday, Nov. 10. The Dragons also maintained a perfect record this season. Above, with the score tied at 28, Penn Cambria's Carter McDermott attempts to strip the ball away from Central's Jacob Benton in...
