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DASHER, Keith A., 51, Loysburg HOLSINGER, Beverly A. “Cindy,” 79, Hollidaysburg MCNALLY, Anne Y., 99, Roaring Spring SHOWALTER-WALLS, Marian E., 88, Williamsburg... Full story
Notice The Williamsburg Municipal Authority will meet on the following dates during 2020: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. Meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. at the municipal building except for in November. The November meeting will be at the Waste Water Treatment Plant at 826 Recreation Drive at 7 p.m. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to... Full story
Keith A. Dasher, 51, of Loysburg, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at home with his family by his side. Friends and family will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., Everett, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Friday, Dec. 20, at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren. Pastor John Wiley will officiate. Burial will be held at Salemville Cemetery. Keith was born Oct. 26, 1968, in Everett, a son of Frank and Deborah (Dodson) Dasher of New...
Beverly A. “Cindy” Holsinger, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Friends were received Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. She was born Feb. 3, 1939, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte Fite. She married Daniel R. Holsinger Sept. 22, 1990, in Duncannon. She is survived by her husband; three children: Helen Kinney and husband Dave of Duncannon, Richard Billman and wife Candy of Marysville and Bob Billman and wif...
Anne Y. McNally, 99, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at home, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral was held Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. Interment was made in Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. Anne was born Nov. 25, 1920, in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Yancy. She married Logan McNally Jr. Oct. 16, 1943, in Martinsburg. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 1983. Anne is survived by 2 children: Linda J....
Marian E. Showalter-Walls, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 13, 2019, at her home. A funeral was held Monday, Dec. 16, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Pastor Heather A. Wurst officiated. Private interment was held at Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg. Marian was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Ganister, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Fred Levi and Barbara Ann (McCauley) Guerin. Marian was twice married – first to Kenneth R. Showalter Sr., who preceded her in death April 10, 1992; and then to W. Martin Walls, w...
The festive nature of the holiday season makes it an ideal time to sing, especially in groups. Perhaps it's no surprise then that caroling, a tradition that dates back many centuries, ultimately collided with Christmas. Caroling and Christmas caroling are two different things. According to History.org, the origins of modern Christmas caroling can be traced to wassailing, a term that has evolved for more than a millenium. What started as a simple greeting gradually became part of a toast made...
Allegany College of Maryland’s Bedford County Campus will host New Student Orientation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Designed to introduce students enrolling in the spring semester to available services at the college, the orientation offers informative mini-sessions on financial aid, scholarships, computer services and college survival skills. Attendees will be introduced to the many programs within student services, including: career development, crisis counseling, disability services, support systems, the testing lab and t...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and i...
"At Christmas I no more desire a rose, Than wish a snow in May's newfangled shows, But like of each thing that in season grows," wrote William Shakespeare long ago. I "like of each thing that in season grows," too, although I'm not sure what is growing in season right now. Our outside world is gray and brown since all our leaves have died. The flowerbeds look like a dark-scabbed wound in our yard without flowers but beside my garden nook, three perennial ferns still wave their green fronds....
Let's review, shall we ... we were told that Donald J. Trump would never get the nomination, that he would never win the election, that the stock market would crash when he took office, that he colluded with Russia (Comrade Schiff even promised repeatedly that he would soon reveal the proof!), that Flynn-Papadopoulos-Cohen-Manafort-Stone were all going to testify against Trump, that he obstructed justice, that he committed crimes in the Southern District of New York, that a recession was...
The Line Between By Tosca Lee Wynter Roth was 7 years old when her mother took her and her sister, Jaclyn, to the New Earth Enclave. There they were required to give up all their worldly things. The New Earth cult was centered around their leader Magnus Theisen. Magnus started a company called TG+ Hybrids and sold it for $53 million. He later claimed that he heard God talking to him to abandon the GMOs and start the New Earth where they sell seeds produced from rare and ancient seeds. He is...
Herald of Dec. 13, 1984 The Herald was selling the Mennonite Family Almanac for 1895 at 5 cents a copy for either the English or German language edition. Copies could be mailed for 6 cents. The Lutheran Sunday School in Martinsburg was planning an oyster, chicken and waffle supper in the Odd Fellows Hall over the holiday season. Proceeds were to go toward furnishing seals and lights for the Sunday School room of the new church. The Rev. L.T. Holsinger was holding protracted services of the German Baptist Church in Martinsburg for two weeks....
Herald of Dec.19, 1919 A large audience greeted the speakers of the Farmer’s Institute held at the college Friday. Much interest was manifested in the Dairy, Disease Control and Poultry discussions. The speakers representing the State Department of Agriculture and the State college, were experts and gave sane and helpful suggestions. The local speakers were enthusiastic and gave contagion of their enthusiasm to others as well. Mr. L. C. Honsaker has unbounded faith in thoroughbred stock and is showing what can be done on his own farm. He has v...
Herald of Dec. 21, 1944 The seven-inch snow which fell Monday afternoon and night gave the state, county and township highway workers additional worries as they wrestled with the snow drifts. Some highways in the Cove were opened up three different times, first following the big blizzard, second following Sunday’s drifting and third following this week’s snow. The late covering added to the foot or more of last week, in the woodlands and other places where there was no drifting, made a blanket of about eighteen inches, which is equivalent to...
Herald of Dec. 18, 1969 Paul Hetrick of East Freedom was elected president of the Spring Cove School Board for 1970 at a meeting of the board Monday night. Mr. Hetrick succeeds J. Calvin Lang III of Roaring Spring, who was elected vice president. Mr. Lang had served two years as president of the board. The reorganization of the board followed the seating of the three new directors elected last month to six-year terms, and a fourth who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Melvin McDowel, who resigned. “The football team had a perfect s...
Herald of Dec. 15, 1994 Samuel Beegle of Roaring Spring RD was presented with a certificate of appreciation from Habitat for Humanity of Blair County. Beegle was singled out as a distinguished volunteer. He had been an instrumental person in regard to the amount of time he had spent and the kind of knowledge he had given Habitat for Humanity. The Williamsburg Lady Pirates claimed the championship of the Cambria County War Memorial Tournament, ripping Westmont Hilltop, 85-36, and sliding by Penn Cambria, 50-44. Jill Tate was named Most Valuable...
Herald of Dec. 17 2009 After 22 years as Mayor of Roaring Spring, Paul Holsinger is retiring. Prior to becoming mayor, Holsinger served as a councilman for six four-year terms. Through it all he has adhered to one rule: when residents call with a question, get them an answer. Holsinger had been a constant presence at Roaring Spring Borough Council meetings for 46 years – an unofficial record in the annals of local public service. Those brave enough to go outside Sunday, Dec. 13, found an ice storm had turned the Cove into a skating rink. A t...
The employees at HH Brown Work & Outdoor group in Martinsburg put on a food drive the first two weeks of December and collected 1,022 items. The food items, household items, hats, and gloves were all donated to the Martinsburg Food Pantry on Monday, Dec. 16. Pictured above are (from left): Cody Johnson, Denise Knisely, Krista Hoover, Danielle Treece and Jeannette Matney....
The Morrisons Cove Herald collected 306 non-perishable food items during its annual holiday food drive. From Nov. 7 through Dec. 13, subscribers who brought six or more canned or boxed food items to the Herald office received $3 off any new, renewed or gift subscription to the Herald. Above, Herald correspondent Margaret Steinfurth and Publisher Allan J. Bassler stand next to some of the food items dropped off at the office. Steinfurth will distribute the food items to the Martinsburg and...
I am not one of those parents. For years proud parents have sent out Christmas letters (or posts) with updates on their family and all the accomplishments of their children. My sons are fine young men, but I know better than to brag about them. So I won't mention that my oldest son was one of the stars of his high school musical. Why would I even state that my younger son is one of the best players on his basketball team? Maybe I am a little like one of those parents. Imagine what Jesus'...
The Loysburg Reformed Church is inviting the public to attend its Christmas Eve service, starting at 9 p.m. On Dec. 24. the Rev. Dr. David M. Meckley, pastor, will lead the service of lessons and carols and offer a meditation. Special music will be presented by Kendy Gable, a professional singer who attended St. John's of Loysburg while growing up, and her husband, Claudio Donzelli. David Snyder will serve as organist. The service will conclude as the congregation forms a circle around the sanctuary for individual candle lighting and the...
Christian Singles will meet together at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Pete and Carol Imler’s barn in Roaring Spring for their annual Christmas party. Special guest will be Pastor David McClanahan of Smith Corner Church, East Freedom. The evening will begin with a covered-dish meal, followed by music, message and a gift exchange. The Imlers reside at 1271 Spang St. Extension, behind Burger King in Roaring Spring. For more information, call (814) 505-9067 or (814) 934-3192....
People of all religions can choose to rekindle or fully embrace their respective faiths and make them a priority this time of year. The following are just a few ways to be more faithful this holiday season. • Attend a religious service one or more times during the holiday season. • Choose a favorite piece of scripture and share with others why it is so meaningful to you. • Get a head start on the Christmas season by rediscovering Biblical passages that refer to the birth of Jesus Christ. • Visit services with a member of a different relig...
Scriptures to Read: St. Luke 1:26-38 St. Luke 1:39-45 St. Luke 1:46-56 Isaiah 7:14 & 9:2-7 St. Matthew 1:18-25 Philippians 2:5-11 St. Luke 2:25-38 Our second couple is not yet married when we meet them. They are what we might call "engaged." The Israelite system differs from ours in a number of ways. We might call theirs an "arranged marriage." Many times the couple did not do the choosing of each other, parents did. As simply as I can: There is the engagement when first agreements are made....
The Williamsburg High School boys' basketball team earned its first victory Dec. 9, defeating Claysburg-Kimmel in Inter-County Conference action, 69-41. Williamsburg jumped out to a 19-7 lead after one quarter and pushed it to 36-19 at the break. Adam Uplinger hit two 3-pointers and scored 13 points to pace Williamsburg. Shane Brantner added 11 points in the victory. Lambert Palmer hauled down 14 rebounds and collected six steals in the victory. Claysburg-Kimmel's Kyle Glass poured in a...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ team earned its first win of the season Dec. 10, defeating Williamsburg, 58-32. The host Lady Bulldogs raced to a 52-20 lead through three quarters. The squad drained 10 3-pointers, including three by Megan Hartman and two each from Bailey Garver and Kalei Carson. At West Branch Dec. 11, C-K evened its record at 2-2 with a 68-26 victory. Ahead 13-10 after one quarter, C-K broke the game open with a 19-9 surge in the second quarter. C-K outscored West Branch 36-7 in the final two quarters. Bailey Garver d...
Northern Bedford’s boys’ basketball squad earned its first win of the season Dec. 9 with a 51-24 win at Forbes Road. The Panthers jumped out to a commanding 39-9 halftime lead. “We got after them early,” NB coach Randy Meck said of his squad’s first-half barrage that ended any doubt as to who would win the contest. The first-year NB Coach was able to give his bench much quality time in the second half as the Panthers cruised to victory. Dalton Smith and Hayden Foor had 14 points each to lead the Panthers. Mason Detterline’s 13 points pace...
Northern Bedford’s girls’ basketball squad could not overcome offensive struggles in a 49-29 home loss to Forbes Road Dec. 9. Forbes Road took a slight lead early in the game and benefitted from a scoreless Lady Panther second quarter to take an 18-10 halftime lead. The Lady Panthers made a run in the third period and closed the gap on several occasions but could never get closer than four points. Madison Johnson, who paced the Lady Panthers with seven points, fouled out early in the fourth period. “The effort is there but we are strug...
The Northern Bedford High wrestling team earned six falls en route to a 61-12 victory against visiting Everett Dec. 10. Picking up falls for the Black Panthers were Brady Clark (152 pounds), Kyler States (160), Colby Imler (170), Dakota Korzec (182), Kainen Brown (195), Kolin McNamara (220) and Tristin Pepple (126). NB’s Ian Sherlock earned a major decision at 138 pounds, while Lucas Heck won by decision at 132. Ryan Imler and Griffin Keller won by forfeit at 113 and 120 pounds, respectively....
The Central Lady Dragons began Mountain League play last week and swept a pair of games. The Dragons raised their record to 3-1 after defeating Penns Valley and Bald Eagle Area. On Dec. 11 the Lady Dragons jumped ahead 11-7 after one quarter and extended their advantage to 28-19 at halftime. After winning the third quarter 11-6 the teams played evenly in the final frame to set the score at 53-40. Madison Eicher paced the offense with 14 points and also corralled seven rebounds. Kylie Metzger...
It was a busy and highly productive week for the Central Dragon basketball team as they swept three games including two in the Mountain League to raise their record to 4-0 on the season. On Monday the team opened league play, hosting Penns Valley. The Dragons controlled the game throughout, leading 10-5 after one quarter and 25-14 at the break. While the Rams were connecting on just 1 of 8 free throws in the second quarter, Central connected on three shots from long range to open up their lead. The second half was all Dragons as they outscored...
The Central grapplers hosted Mountain League opponent Penns Valley last Wednesday and recorded a hard-fought 40-34 victory. The Dragons won the opening four bouts to lead 22-0. Tyler Biesinger (113) and Luke Knisely (132) won by forfeits. Ian Crouch (120) won 13-3 while Alex Bowman (126) registered a fall in 1:28. Penns Valley rallied by winning the next five weight classes, taking a 28-22 advantage. Ethan Eicher’s forfeit win (182) knotted the score before Michael Fowkes (195) put the Dragons ahead with an 8-2 decision. After the Dragons f...
The detection of chronic wasting disease in wild deer in several parts of Pennsylvania has some deer hunters wondering whether they should continue with their fall traditions, but a food safety specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences urges them to carry on – but to take precautions. “They can continue to enjoy deer hunting and be safe if they follow guidelines set by the Pennsylvania Game Commission,” said Martin Bucknavage, senior extension associate in food science, who teaches food safety strategies to industry profe...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School wrestling team suffered a 42-22 lost at West Branch Dec. 10. C-K’s Hunter Knisely (126 pounds), Levi Brown (160) and Kobe Harr (170) earned falls. Cole Claycomb scored a major decision at 138. On Dec. 12, C-K lost at Southern Huntingdon, 53-14. C-K’s Hunter Knisely won by fall at 126 pounds, while Cole Claycomb earned a technical fall at 138 pounds ands Levi Brown added a decision at 160 pounds....
Ryan Zimmerman, 6, of New Enterprise, is the Morrisons Cove Herald's first-place winner for ages 5 to 7 in the annual Shades of Joy coloring contest. Ryan will receive a prize for his efforts....
Rosalie Zimmerman, 10, of New Enterprise, is the Morrisons Cove Herald's first-place winner for ages 8 to 11 in the annual Shades of Joy coloring contest. Rosalie will receive a prize for her efforts....
These drawings appear in the Herald's annual Christmas edition....
These drawings appear in the Herald's annual Christmas edition....
Kendra Newswanger, 5, of Williamsburg, is the Morrisons Cove Herald's second-place winner for ages 5 to 7 in the annual Shades of Joy coloring contest. Kendra will receive a prize for her efforts....
Twylene Nolt, 10, of Woodbury, is the Morrisons Cove Herald's second-place winner for ages 8 to 11 in the annual Shades of Joy coloring contest. Twylene will receive a prize for her efforts....
The students in the fourth-grade classes at Martinsburg Elementary penned acrostic poems. MRS. BARBARINI’S CLASS Christ Hot Chocolate Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer Icicles Snowman, Frosty the Snowman Toys Mrs. Claus A family is nice to have on Christmas Day Snow Dylan A. Cookie and Milk Ho-ho-ho Reindeer Icicles Santa Claus Toys and Presents Mrs. Claus Angel Snow Kori G. Carols Hanukah Rudolph I love snow! Santa’s sleigh is getting washed. Trees full of ornaments Merry Christmas Arctic Ocean Santa’s Suit Mason D. Cookies Happy family Red N...
The fourth-grade classes at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School wrote acrostics for the holidays. MRS. CAMPBELL CLASS Santa North Pole Ornaments Winter Mistletoe Abominable Nutcracker Westen Benton Carols Ham Rudolph Ice skating Sledding Tree Mistletoe Antlers Snow outside Arianna Weyandt Reindeer Us Dasher Ornaments Legs Prancer Horn Adam Auty Cookies – sugar cookies Holly happy Rudolph Ice Snow Toys Merry Christmas Antlers Santa Riley Murtagh Cookies Happy Reindeer Ice Saint Nicholas Toys Milk Antlers Stokings Elle Jae Larson Red nose U...
The students in fourth grade at Williamsburg Elementary School penned cinquain and haikus poems. A cinquain consists of five lines. Line 1: one word (subject or noun). Line 2: two words (adjectives) that describe Line 1. Line 3: three words (action verbs) that relate to Line 1. Line 4: four words (feelings or a complete sentence) that relates to Line 1. Line 5: one word (synonym of Line 1 or a word that sums it up). Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of three lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have five...
On Saturday, Dec. 7, children were found whispering, laughing and, yes, even crying at Long's Outpost in Martinsburg and New Paris. Excitement was in the air with the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The Clauses welcomed children with open arms. Santa Claus talked with each child – he discussed if they had been doing their chores but also if they knew why we celebrated Christmas. Most children were able to communicate very well, and they also told Santa Jesus was born on this day and it w...
Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board on Dec. 12 announced that it had added the Lillie M. Negley Farm, a 160-acre crop farm in Huston Township, to the 2,763 additional acres on 30 farms in 16 counties preserved through the state’s farmland preservation program. The state board, in partnership with county boards, ended the year by preserving 210 farms, 17,817 acres, the highest number of farms in a decade. The 30 farms preserved today are in Adams, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Chester, Dauphin, Erie, Lancaster, Lehigh, Nor...
Mile Level Physical Therapy (MLPT) has announced that it will be expanding its service to Claysburg and surrounding areas starting January 2, 2020. Since 2004, MLPT has been providing physical therapy to Bedford, Blair, and Cambria counties. The company states that "participating in our prospective communities has been an integral part of the MLPT philosophy. Connecting with each community has and always will be a primary goal." The company attempts to buy locally. "From buying supplies from...
Central High School Rotary "Students of the Month" for September through December have been announced. Clint Curfman Clint Curfman, son of Craig and Diane Curfman, is September's "Student of the Month." His school activities include track and field, chorus, National Honor Society and Student Council. Clint's honors and awards received include first place in the Rotary's 4-Way Speech Contest at the regional level and president of the Class of 2020. His hobbies and interests include singing,...
PennDOT announced on Dec. 12 the approval of 26 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 390 jobs across Pennsylvania. Included in the list is the Everett Railroad of Blair County, which was awarded $232,554 to upgrade three miles track to facilitate service to a new cement transload terminal. The Everett Railroad handles transloading bulk commodities between rail and highway trailers along the I-99 corridor. This state funding will allow the Everett Railroad to rehabilitate...
Ian Sherlock (upper photo) is headed to Shippensburg University for cross-country and track and field. Seated with Ian are his mother, Denise Thomas, and father, Wayne Sherlock (also NB's cross-country coach). Standing are Jeff Batzel (athletic director/track coach) and Joe Over (distance running coach). Madison Johnson (lower photo) is headed to Mount Aloysius College to play volleyball. She is pictured with her mother, Terisha Mitchell (mother and NB Volleyball Coach), and father, Craig...
