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Claysburg-Kimmel's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter (CK FBLA) has received so much support from our community over the years, and our chapter wanted the chance to show our appreciation and give back to the community that has given so much to us. To aid our community in as many ways as possible, this year's Community Service Project team (Makeznie Ebersole, Levi Kennedy, and Launa Musselman) created Community Connections with the main goal of leaving a positive impact on our community....
The Arc Blair County Events: Wednesday - Every Wednesday at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Line Dance All are welcome. Thursdays - Every Thursday at 6 - 7 p.m. Bocce Rain or Shine All are welcome. Thursday, December 5 Food Distribution 9-11 a.m. Martinsburg Food Pantry 133 E. Allegheny St....
T’was the night before Thanksgiving and all through the place everyone was thinking about feeding their faces. The turkey was the focus - whether dark meat or white. The wish was that it would turn out just right. The family will be together and hope to get along well. They anticipate how amazing all that food will smell. There would be stuffing and gravy and mashed potatoes too. And though the noodles are not homemade, store-bought will do. Everyone will joke about eating too much. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or apple it is hard not to tou...
Please continue your worship and thanksgiving. No doubt, there are those who are missing some loved ones at this Thanksgiving Season. The thing is they had no idea last year this would happen. Death creeps up on us. We never expect it. I also hear of families who do not enjoy holiday-get-togethers because they involve arguments and often end in unhappiness and unpleasant memories. There is a Scriptural phrase that comes to mind regarding this: "My brethren, this ought not to be." I would echo...
This being a week of Thanksgiving, I’d like to propose that Christians give thanks that God has allowed us to participate in supernatural work He is doing in this world. There is great privilege and honor in being called to do His work. When I was a kid, we had a 1949 John Deere Model A. I was pretty young when I was taught to drive it. That was a great feeling. Being a little, skinny kid, there were things too big for me to lift, and I had to leave that to dad until I grew. But I could drive the tractor. Jesus said in Matthew 5:7, ...
Daniel Longwell Parents: Paul and Beth Longwell School Activities: marching band, Envirothon, ski club, foreign language club, mock trial, prom committee, American History Club. Hobbies/Interests: playing piano, boy scouts, spending time with family and friends, Redefined Community Church youth group and worship team, Camp Blue Diamond counselor-in-training. Honors/Awards Received: 1st Award 2024 PJAS State Competition Marching Band Commanding Officer Junior Award Recipient of the 2024...
The main lesson learned throughout Christina Brown's third-grade unit, "Every Vote Counts" is that only six out of ten Americans exercise their right to vote. The theme was to host a schoolwide election for the 2024 Presidential election, and each student in grades K-6 exercised their right to vote. According to Brown, the unit gives students an idea of the voting process to increase their likelihood of voting later. Equipped with glue, stars, and markers, the class created patriotic...
For many years, the Williamsburg Lady Pirate Volleyball team was led by a quiet coach who helped train many lady Pirates to become much better young women, leaders, and volleyball players. During the Williamsburg Community School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, the school board regretfully accepted the resignation of long-time head coach Marina Brubaker. “She did a really great job with the program, and really taught those girls a lot,” Board President Dr. Barry England said. “She definitely will be missed.” No further discussion was held on...
Move over Santa, there’s a new Christmas sheriff in town – the Grinch. The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be hosting Breakfast With The Grinch, this Saturday from 7-11 a.m. at the Farm Show Building, Williamsburg. “We are really looking forward to this event,” Farm Show Board Director Angie Walason said. The menu includes special green pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy – all you care to eat. All tickets will be sold at the door, with children six years and younger free....
Catharine Township supervisors voted for the purchase of two traffic signals, much like those purchased by the Williamsburg Borough during their meeting last Thursday evening, November 22. “I think you need a traffic signal (speed sign) at both ends of Robeson Extension,” Resident Dorrie Johnson said. Signs were purchased to try to combat speeding in the area. Vice Chairman Ken Brenneman made the motion to use ARPA funds to buy the traffic signals at $6,850 for both, with Ralph Rispoli seconding, the motion passed. Supervisors signed an agr...
The 2023 LSA grant applications were acted upon, and unfortunately, the Williamsburg Municipal Authority’s grant application was denied. The authority decided to put up a small match in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of a new dump truck for the 2024 LSA grant application. Ed Patterson made the motion for the match by applying for a grant with Troy Everhart seconding, motion passed. Stiffler McGraw Engineer John Clabaugh said there had been some confusion with regard to the Cove Forge combined flow requirements. The designer of the p...
Brian Kelly, Corn Originator at Pennsylvania Grain Processing (PGP), emphasized the significant role of ethanol in the fuel industry during his address at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s 599th breakfast meeting. Held Thursday at The Casino at Lakemont Park, the event brought together business leaders and agricultural stakeholders to discuss ethanol’s impact on energy and agriculture. PGP, located in Clearfield, is Pennsylvania’s only ethanol plant. It grinds 40 million bushels of corn annually to produce 115 million gallons of ethan...
The Christmas Bazaar took place on Saturday, November 22 at the Cove Lions Club Community Building in Loysburg. Hopewell Homestead hosted the event with various items such as handmade soaps, and balms sold by different vendors. There will be vendors available at the Replogle School Building Craft Show on November 29....
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Miss Louise Wilson's Spanish IV class at Central High School (CHS) attended the first-ever Immersion Day, held at Juniata College (JC) in Huntingdon. Students made comiditas, or small foods, as a craft. They glued rice and tiny plastic fruits and vegetables into a small clay bowl. (See the picture.) Next, they learned about cacao and chocolate. They tasted the bitterness of the cacao beans and sampled some hot chocolate into which they were allowed to put various sp...
NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on December 09, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. the Borough Council of Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania will meet at the Municipal Building, 616 Spang Street, Roaring Spring PA, at which time it plans to adopt its 2025 Real Estate Tax Ordinance for the Borough of Roaring Spring as follows: 1. Re-enactment of all prior ordinances and resolutions authorizing the collection of the Roaring Spring Borough Per Capita, Local Services and Earned Income Taxes. 2. Assessment of the Real Estate Property Tax for 2024 shall...
A Bedford County dairy farm recently received a prestigious award for dedication to animal care, the environment, their community, and the high-quality milk that their cows produce. Bowman Brothers Farm in New Enterprise, Pa., has been recognized as the District One Producer of The Year by Maola Local Dairies. Brothers Chris and Rick Bowman established the farm in 1997 and credit their attention to cow care for their success. "The cows have to be first – they're the ones paying the bills," C...
Winter made its first visit to Pennsylvania including in the Cove before the official winter season on December 21. During an interview with Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Renee Duff, around 3 p.m. last Friday, the area had about three to five inches of snow depending on the elevation. The mountain areas received the heavier amounts of snow while the valleys were on the lower end of the accumulation amounts, she said. "It was snowing a lot and the roads were wet, but not much of a travel...
On Sunday November 17, The National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame held its Third Annual Mid-Atlantic Region Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Blair County Convention Center. Several players who are originally from the Cove or played for a team from the area were inducted. Twin brothers Brandon and Ryan Ickes from Claysburg along with team members from Thomas Chevrolet were inducted. The Thomas teammates were John Brouse, Duke Neatrour, Scooter Ronan and Chad Swogger. Ryan Ickes started playing baseball in high school alongside his twin bro...
Kurtz and Kurtz DDS is helping those in need on the Caribbean island of Barbuda by making sure those who live there get the dental care they need. This is part of the Bonnie Floyd Ministries that works closely with their church, Martinsburg Grace Brethren. Douglas Kurtz and his wife Jamie said they are working on creating a dental clinic within a medical facility that is already on the island. Douglas will be going on a mission trip to Barbuda for the first time in March to provide dental care to the residents. On the other hand, Pastor Brian...
For Pennsylvania hunters, the real action starts one day later, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, when the statewide firearms deer season begins. No other single point of the hunting calendar draws as much participation. Opening day, which falls on Nov. 30 this year, will put more than half a million hunters in the woods, all looking to bring home healthy venison to fill their freezers. It’s about more than just that, though. For many families – those who hunt from camps and those who hunt closer to home – the deer opener is an event, a cha...
Traditions are comforting, but sometimes you just have to improvise and make the best of things when spending holidays far from home. While serving as civilians at a military base in Bavaria in 1996, my eventual wife and I spent a long November weekend in Budapest with two other American couples. We hadn’t met them before, but mutual friends suggested we all had much in common. We boarded a train late Thanksgiving morning and began to get acquainted over a pre-packed spread of cold turkey, cranberry sauce, candied yams and pumpkin muffins j...
Holidays are special to everyone for different reasons. The Thanksgiving season typically brings about reflection of the things we are grateful for – family, friends, our homes, and good health. I have a neighbor down the road who posts a daily “thankful for…” on social media every day from November first to Thanksgiving, and I always enjoy following along as she lists her blessings. Thanksgiving (and every other holiday) in the Bigelow household starts with morning barn work at the farm. My dad and brother make up the second and third generat...
For most of my life, I've had a short attention span in art museums. Things have often felt too abstract or the art practice too specialized to feel digestible. It's only been within the past decade that I discovered sculpture parks and honed in on art that I found exciting - larger than life forms that stirred curiosity and imagination in me. So I'm not sure what I was expecting when I walked into the Art Gallery of Ontario last week, but whatever it was - what I got was better. I spent over...
Herald of Dec. 1, 1899 From Dec. 1, 1949 Edition James Lyons of Salemville died the previous Friday, aged almost 74. He was the first postmaster at Salemville and has been appointed by three presidents. His children included Benjamin, Esther, John, Emma, James, Mary and Amanda. Roaring Spring reported two cases of scarlet fever in the borough. In the report of Morrisons Cove Bank appeared the names of John B. Skyles, president; J.C. Sanders, vice president; Charles O. Spillman, cashier; and the directors were John B. Skyles, J.C. Sanders, H.S....
Herald of Nov. 28, 1924 From Nov. 26, 1974 and Dec. 2, 1999 Editions “Health Christmas in 1924” were the words on the tuberculosis seal that would decorate letters and packages during the holidays. The double-barred red cross was a rallying symbol in the world fight against tuberculosis since its appearance in 1902. Local schools and churches set aside special days for seal sale that meant health and life to thousands. The agriculture classes of Cove high visited the Harry Metzler farm on Piney Creek to see his cattle herd and the champion sir...
Herald of Dec. 1, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Musselman, whose home in North Woodbury township was burned to the ground last Wednesday, are staying for the present at the home of Mrs. Musselman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stonerook of Woodbury, but are hoping to secure a place to reside near their former home soon, as soon as they have 27 head of cattle, 200 chickens and a number of hogs to care for on the farm. Congressman James E. Van Zandt was a visitor to the Martinsburg High School Tuesday morning, and gave a very interesting talk to a g...
Herald of Nov. 26, 1974 The Curryville Water Association has awarded a contract to Fred D. Albright of Altoona for the drilling of a well and testing it. If the tests prove successful, the well will be used as the water system that is to be built for the town. A national awards program for teachers in the field of environmental education will be conducted during the coming year in the Blair County Conservation District, according to Donald Gearhart, district chairman. Thirty persons are registered to take part in the Cove Fellowship of Fasting...
Herald of Dec. 2, 1999 As one new convenience store in Roaring Spring nears the end of its first month in operation, another one prepares to open its doors. LC’s Quick Shop began welcoming customers on Nov. 8. LC’s grand opening celebration is planned for Friday, Dec. 10. Meanwhile, the new Turkey Hill convenience store is set to open the very next day. Blair County’s annual Senior High All-County Chorus concert was held Nov. 18 at the Central High Auditorium. Approximately 200 students from nine high schools performed under the direc...
Herald of Nov. 26, 2014 The Williamsburg Community School District held its fall sports award ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the high school auditorium. Varsity volleyball players and the junior high and varsity football players were honored for their hard work and dedication for the 2014 season. Approximately 20 citizens attended the Northern Bedford School Board Tuesday night, Nov. 18. A majority of those in attendance were there to hear the recommendation of the board’s transportation committee on a new bus contract. John S. Burket of B...
According to Head Coach Dave Marko, the Central Scarlet Dragon wrestling squad is ready to tackle the 2024 season. In his 11th season as head coach and 29th season overall, he says the team is looking to qualify for District Duals and send as many individuals deep into the postseason as possible. Senior Thaide Mickel and junior Kaden Horn will be the team captains. Marko said they have several wrestlers who had success last season and are looking to build on a strong foundation. "We have a nice...
With recent rains reducing the threat of wildfire, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is lifting the temporary ban on building fires on state game lands. While camping on state game lands is prohibited, regulations allow game lands users to build small fires for cooking or warming purposes. However, with much of the state under drought conditions and wildfires popping up, the Game Commission on Nov. 5 enacted a temporary ban on game lands campfires. Conditions have improved since, allowing for the ban to be lifted. The state Department of...
Although I have tagged a number of bucks during my 60-plus years of hunting, I have failed to take some of the ones that presented good shots. These bucks would have been downed by nearly every other deer hunter I know. The most recent of the bucks that got by me was one that ambled by me on a crossing that my friend Brady had advised me to watch. It was about 10:00 on a sunny opening morning of deer season. I heard crunching in the leaves and saw a buck with a big rack easing toward some laurel behind me. I swiveled around as the buck...
K. Joanne Defibaugh, 75, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 22, 2024, at her home. She was born Nov. 9, 1949, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Melvin H. and Kathryn R. (Graybill) Summers. She is survived by a daughter, Sheri L. Defibaugh of Martinsburg; a son, Scott M. Defibaugh (Nicole Sottile) of New Enterprise; two grandsons, Marshal D. Leach (Keirsten) and Bradan S. Defibaugh; three great-grandchildren: Oaklynn, Irelynn and Rahlee; four brothers: Wayne Summers (Nancy),...
Betty L. Horner, 91, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday Nov. 19, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born Aug. 8, 1933, in King, daughter of the late Charles D. and Pearl K. (Manges) Feather. She was twice married, first to George Ball, who passed away Sept. 16, 1961, and then to Richard Horner, who passed away Feb.4, 1985. She is survived by four children: Charlie Ball and wife Joanna, and Lucinda Ball, all of Roaring Spring, Pastor Richard Horner and wife Bettie Mae of Galveston, Ind. and...
Sherman Alton Croft, 95, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 22, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Frank and Nellie (McGee) Croft. On Aug. 11, 1950, he married Bette Louise Showalter at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bette of 74 years; three sons: Kirby R. Croft (Beryl) of Elizabeth, Kent L. Croft (Maria) of Asbury Park, NJ, and Kraig A. Croft (Yasuko) of Cibolo,...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Patricia A. Johnson, who passed away Nov. 22, 2024, at the age of 65. Patty, as she was fondly known, was born Aug. 16, 1959, in Bedford, the daughter of James and Helen (Lesh) Johnson. She grew up in New Enterprise alongside her siblings, Paul and Kevin, and graduated from Northern Bedford County High School in 1977. Patty was a loving daughter, sister, and friend. Her warm personality, infectious smile,...
As Brian would say, the Jesus bus finally stopped for him in the early morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Brian was surrounded with love by his children. He fought the hardest fight with colon cancer the last 11 years while being a faithful husband, father, brother, and friend. Brian Clair Heeter was born April 30, 1971, in Roaring Spring. Brian was the son of late Betty and Rex Heeter. He married his wife, Amy Aug. 14, 1999. He is survived by his wife Amy, children: Kaleb (Megan),...
Ruth V. Lloyd, 94, of Clearfield, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield. She was born June 9, 1930, in Morris Township, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Towner W. and Kathryn P. (Fink) Oberlander. On July 3, 1950, she married Donald Eugene Lloyd in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death March 7, 2018 following 67 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Lombardo (Sam) of Clearfield; two grandsons: Patrick Lomb...
Lillian R. (Smith) Musselman, 95, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday Nov. 21, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Roaring Spring. She married Malen D. Musselman Dec. 21, 1946. She is survived by her children, Anna Jane Mentzer of Claysburg, Galen P. Musselman (Darlene) of Altoona, Linda Yingling of New Enterprise, Malen D. Musselman Jr. (Nancy) of Altoona, and Blair Musselman (Dollie) of Roaring Spring, 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 15...
Bernard Phillip Greer passed away during a nursing home excursion to a river park, yet he is still a patient at Wattle River Nursing Home. How did that happen? Through a comedy of errors involving mistaken identity and disbelief caused by dementia, another gentleman, 82-year-old Frederick Fife, takes his place at the facility. Frederick is faced with a decision: to continue the bluff or come clean and admit he is not Bernard Greer. He chooses to become Bernard. This sets up a series of which...
