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When the Mueller Report first came out, the haters were in total denial. After lying to the American people for over two years, they refused to believe that Mueller found no "collusion." They insisted that Mueller, despite his exhaustive investigation conducted by an entire team of Clinton-supporting lawyers, missed it. Their loyal minions, duped by Trump haters and blinded by their hate, still believe everything they're told. It brings to mind Aesop's fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," except in t...
By ABBY MARTIN In the year 2019, technology is at the apex of everything, from watching YouTube videos on how to make Christmas ornaments, to striving to have the most “likes” on a Facebook post. So, where does this leave the quaint community libraries of the world? Has technology eliminated any desire to sit down and simply read a book? Is there still a need for libraries? The answer is yes; there absolutely is a need, now more than ever before. According to the Washington Post, more than 50 percent of U.S. adults cannot read at an eig...
To the Editor: I just read Rick Boston's article, “A Cry for Help,” (Morrisons Cove Herald of Aug. 8, 2019, Page A-1). I thought it was really great. Well done. I’m sure the Tea Party would be interested in helping the family if they are trying to raise awareness as mentioned in the story. The state of the Veterans Administration (VA) has been an issue we’ve addressed in the past. Jason Gardner Vice President Blair County Tea Party Editor’s Note: Those from the Messner family interested contacting the Tea Party with this project may contact t...
To the Editor: A very nice article about [Robert S.] Mueller (Morrisons Cove Herald, Aug. 8, 2019, Page A-4). As director, [Mueller] came in at a time when our nation encountered devastation and tragedy with 911 as well as domestic and international terrorism. Mueller was able to make the necessary changes in the FBI to address terrorism to make our country safer. I worked as a FBI agent for Mueller during his tenure as FBI director. He was well respected, with his integrity never questioned. My career with the FBI – which spans almost 40 y...
Herald of Aug.15,1919 At a meeting of the local school board on Wednesday evening of last week, Prof. M. Elton Dean, of Altoona, was elected as principal of the Martinsburg High school for the coming term. Prof. Dean comes to us very highly recommended. He graduated from Altoona High school in the class of 1909, carries the degree of A. M. from Bucknell University, and holds a Pennsylvania College certificate. During the year 1913-14 he had charge of the English Academy, Denison University. For two years he was principal of a fourteen-roomed...
Recently my four siblings and our families had a 24-hour reunion trip to Pittsburgh. We took in some sights and did things most of us had never done, even though the majority of us live fairly close to the Steel City. We had a great time sharing old memories and creating new ones. One thing that was obvious was that everyone lives with deadlines. There was a checkout deadline. What time should we meet in the hotel lobby to start our adventure? She says 10 a.m. I offer 11 a.m. OK – 10:30 a.m. M...
If you were to watch the assembly of a present-day church, you would likely see babies being carried in and perhaps old people coming in with walkers, canes and wheel chairs. As it should be, the church is comprised of all age groups. In the same way there are people at all stages of spiritual development. Some need spiritual milk for they are babes in Christ. Some crave spiritual meat. They are hungry and eager for solid spiritual food. We can judge the natural age of church folk but we can...
Last year I came into possession of a very nice chicken coop. With it came some chickens. The "old ladies," as they became known, were very nice and well-mannered chickens. They laid big fat brown eggs. They were as tame and gentle as a chicken could be. Then we got the new group. The young ladies did not have quite the same mannerisms that the old ladies had. The new group fought. They peck each other to death. They sometimes break the eggs. They are tame and cordial to humans, but they are a n...
The score was tied. It was the bottom of the ninth inning. One man was on base. A good hitter was at the plate. Suddenly, there was a power outage. The TV went dark. The radio was dead. The game had been very exciting to that point, but it was not over. The next day, Apollos talked about what he knew, hoping someone would tell him how it all ended but nobody did. He was excited as he talked about what he knew, but the story was incomplete. That is a bit of what it was like for Apollos in Acts...
Now more than ever, public libraries are essential to a thriving community. The Roaring Spring Community Library, located on East Main Street, offers several facets to improving the community, creating a space where everyone can learn, share, and connect. 1. They offer free educational resources to everyone. “Public libraries in the United States play an essential role in providing safe, accessible, and 100 percent free educational resource centers for every member in communities across the country,” writer Sadie Trombetta said. At the RSCL, fr...
The Pittsburgh Pirates meant everything to me while growing up in Central Pennsylvania in the late '50s and early '60s. I knew the team inside and out – the lineup, the coaches, the announcers, even the advertisers on the TV and radio commercials. I had most of the Pirate statistics memorized, including the then-current batting averages of Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, their RBIs, home runs, walks and on-base percentages. I could tell you the number of times Clemente stole a base and t...
I’d like to offer a different perspective on the recent appearance of Robert Mueller before the U.S. House of Representatives in late July. Millions of words have been exchanged about Mueller and his famous report, but that’s not what I want to discuss. I want to discuss Mueller the man. I believe that both political parties shamelessly used Mueller and tried to get him to carry their water. I believe that both of them insulted his honor and integrity and neither had the standing to do so. Were I forced to chose someone to guard my house or man...
Postponement of the home rule referendum effort has become necessary for two primary reasons. One is that other duties and primarily the time needed for completion of the courthouse restoration project before the end of this year have limited the time needed to devote to the home-rule issue. The second reason is the significant media campaign anticipated for the General Election for the Blair County commissioner positions. There is a realistic concern that the Home Rule issue would be swallowed up in the deluge of political advertising and...
“My Dragon Books” by Steve Herman are a series of books written to help children ages 4 to 8 learn valuable social and emotional skills in a fun and relatable way. The series follows Drew and his pet dragon Diggory Doo through a series of adventures that help teach important life lessons. “A Dragon With His Mouth On Fire” helps children learn the importance of allowing others to speak without interrupting or talking over them and also emphasizes the value of taking turns. In the story, Diggory Doo the Dragon assumes what he has to say has mor...
Those of us who dabble in the occasional do-it-yourself project eventually learn a few "rules of the road," so to speak. We know that you should always "Measure twice, cut once" and "If it can't be fixed with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape." And then there's the one about the old man who explained to his grandson why he had so many tools: "If the women don't find you handsome, they'll at least find you handy." The key to a job well done is having the right tools and knowing how to...
I’m going to ask supporters of President Donald J. Trump to pause a moment in their admiration of the man and consider an unintended side effect of his presidency. I know that many Trump supporters (and some political independents) think that the whole “Trump is destroying democracy” argument is overplayed and is just hyperbole from the Democrats and Anti-Trumpers. But now that the Supreme Court has given Trump the go-ahead to do an end-run around congress and divert funds from the military to built an expensive wall, maybe some will be able...
To the Editor: In the United States of America today, we hear vile criticism by many of our politicians and from nameless individuals on the internet of those others who have different ideas. Yet, we hear little of their ideas or a logical argument to convince others of their opinions. They continue to criticize and call those they oppose racists, sexists, and a variety of other “bad” names. The news media, press, radio and TV fill most of their news-space with violence and “bad” news. Rarely is there a story of kindness and individ...
To the Editor: In November 2018, I discovered I had a problem regarding an issue with the Pennsylvania government. I didn’t know where to turn for help but, fortunately, I was directed to state Senator Judy Ward's office. Sen. Ward didn't hesitate and helped me through eight months of resolving the problem. Her liaison officer Stacey Zimmerman and other office personnel kept me updated regarding any changes in the status of the problem. As promised, Sen. Ward and staff continued with guidance and help until the problem was resolved. My o...
To the Editor: After reading the opinion and your clarification (“What Happened in 1776 Did Not Stay There,” Page A-4 of the July 25, 2019 edition of the Herald), I thought you might want to clarify something else. Prosecutors do not “exonerate” Americans. Americans are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Mueller or any other prosecutor has never “exonerated” anyone. President Trump is not guilty of collusion and obstruction. Period. Please clarify this for your readers. Richard Plack Martinsburg...
Years ago Art Linkletter had a hit show called "Kids Say the Darndest Things." The premise was simple. Film a child or a small group of them as you ask questions. Their answers were sometimes profound, perhaps embarrassing to their family, and almost always cute and funny. There is no doubt that kids say interesting things at an early age. We recognize how quickly their minds and bodies develop. It is no wonder that Jesus blessed the children and did not want them pushed aside! I wish there was...
Scriptures to Read Acts 18:18-23 I Corinthians 1:1-9 Ephesians 1:3-9 Ephesians 2:4-10 Deuteronomy 33:13-17 Judges 13:3-7 Judges 13:11-20 We come to section of Scripture that is a bit unusual. Paul has been very strong in his teaching that salvation is not through keeping The Law, though The Law has merit. Salvation comes through believing in Jesus Christ and what He has done on the Cross of Calvary. One of Paul's most frequently quoted passages of Scripture in our day and age is "For by grace...
July 4 was a hot and humid day. It was the kind of weather that old people are supposed to avoid by staying in the air conditioning. So, we obliged as we waited for the cool of the evening to partake of fireworks which were spectacular this year. Fireworks went off everywhere and continued throughout the weekend. It was a great celebration of our country's birthday of declaring independence from Great Britain. To keep in step with the day, we watched the musical "1776" written by Sherman...
There are many ways you can support the Roaring Spring Community Library. Adoption is a unique way to contribute to the library and make an impact on the community. Adopt an Author The Adopt an Author program allows you to not only be first in line to read your favorite author’s newest release, but it also helps expand and diversify the library’s collection. Here is how it works: • Let us know whom you want to “adopt.” • Let us know the format – regular print, large print, or audio book. • We order the new titles as they are published. • When...
We have been told over and over that we cannot get rid of Common Core at the school district level. These standards were adopted “voluntarily” by the states and nailed in by federal reporting standards. However, several events have transpired that have eroded this impossible web. So I introduced the idea at the July 17, 2019, meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area School District school board meeting. (Editor’s Note: Lois Kaneshiki serves on the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors with a term expiring December 2019.) I said, “Let’s...
The other night I had occasion to walk outside after dark to take care of a few things. There have been many nights that I've gazed up at the moon, but this was the first time I saw colors around it. It was well after sunset and the initial moonrise, but there was still an aura of pinks and purples surrounding the moon. There was no choice but to stand there in my driveway and allow myself to be captivated by it. It was bright enough to cast a shadow, which is always fascinating in the dark. The...
This next small section in the Book of Acts will hopefully be interesting to you as it is to me. As we look at it, hopefully we will be able to decide what is God's will in the whole thing. When we decide that we can work on what is God's will for us. I have said it multiple times. Paul started preaching in the Jewish synagogue. He frequently had some success. Often, before long, opposition was organized against him. Once that happened, hostility solidified and persecution began. Paul was often...
I read "Dave Scott, Jr.'s" "Nonfiction Section" in the July 5, 2019, Herald and, as usual, some of his information sounds ... well, fictional. But "Dave" doesn't site the source for his numbers. Communists – er, excuse me, "Progressives" seldom do. (Editor's Note: the opinion column by Dave Scott, Jr., appeared on Page A-4 of the July 5, 2019 edition of the Herald.) I searched for "business refuses service to African American" and "business refuses service to Jew" and "business refuses service t...
When people ask me what I do for a living and I respond with “I work at the Roaring Spring Community Library,” I almost always get the same reaction. If I had a dollar for every time someone hinted that my job and the place where I work are no longer relevant this day in age, I would be able to fully fund every library in the tristate area. Many people are under the assumption that public libraries are no longer needed because of the internet. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it is because of the internet that public lib...
In last week’s Herald, I wrote an article about the incident in Claysburg where a pit bull attacked a family of three. In that article I pointed out that this was the second serious pit bull attack in our area in the last 14 months as a 6-year-old Lakemont boy was killed when attacked by his family’s pit bull. This article also cited statistics on pit-bull related incidents across the country and examples of places where this breed is banned. I pointed out that this breed has been labeled a “dangerous breed” by many city officials and organizat...
To the Editor: I'm a Roaring Spring native, 1995 graduate of Central High School and a Penn State architecture Class of 2000 grad now residing in San Diego, California. Our families continue to reside in Roaring Spring, Martinsburg, and Williamsburg. Recently, I've had an amazing cross-country collaboration with my Penn State college friend, Michael J. Snyder. We submitted a design for an international competition, The People's Notre-Dame Design Competition, and have had a wonderful response,...
I had the opportunity last week to perform the wedding ceremony for a young woman who had been in my youth group. I saw her grow up. Her future husband and I last summer bonded over our love of baseball. It was a privilege to do their pre-marital counseling and then officiate the outdoor wedding at a horse farm in Roaring Spring. One thing stuck me leading up to the big event. Weddings are wonderful...and weird. I wish I could remember my own special day better, but it was 20 years ago. I would...
Scriptures to Read Acts 18:1-11 Genesis 15:1-4 Genesis 26:22-25 Exodus 14:13-16 Joshua 8:1 & 10:8 & 25 St. Luke 1:30-35 St. Luke 2:10-14 "Fear Not." These are some of the most wonderful words ever spoken by God or His Son Jesus Christ. They are usually spoken when the human heart seems to have so much to fear. God does not want His children to live in the fear that can be likened to terror. Of course there are times when this terror is just the right thing; if we are faced with great danger, it...
If you are a reader who enjoys unique, even quirky characters; think "A Man Called Ove"; you will enjoy the novel, "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine." As you begin reading this novel, you will quickly pose the question, is Eleanor fine? Eleanor routinely tries to convince herself and the reader that she is fine, even though, she ends each work week with a frozen pizza, a bottle of Chianti, two bottles of vodka and drinks and sleeps the weekend away. "Everything is fine," Eleanor tells her...
In 1971 Neil Young began his search for a "Heart of Gold." Had his quest continued for another dozen years or so, he surely would have discovered one in a baby girl, born in the northern part of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in 1983. And it didn't take long for those associated with the proprietor of this heart of gold to realize that the young lady possessed something not only vast in size, but rare and precious, too. A young witness At about 3 years of age, this same little preschooler apprehe...
As a young boy growing up next to Fairview Cemetery, I always looked forward to the Memorial Day Parade and the ceremonies that were held at the cemetery to remember those who served our country. The three-volley salute followed by the playing of the taps, for me, was the highlight of the ceremonial event. After all had left, I’d carefully look through the grass for any shell casings that the soldiers may have left behind. I never found one, but it was fun searching. Days prior to Memorial Day, my brother and sister, along with our friends, w...
By LEE H. HAMILTON A few months ago, the federal debt we have accumulated over the past decades crossed the $22 trillion mark. That’s a record. And it’s surely not going to be the last. According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, annual federal deficits over the next decade – the deficit is the annual figure for how much more Congress and the president opt to spend than the government takes in as revenue – are expected to average $1.2 trillion. Overall, the debt held by the public amounts to about 78 percent of our gross domesti...
Recently, we celebrated the anniversary of the 75th year since D-Day, when the Allied forces began to take back the countries over run by Hitler and his third Reich. The Nazi occupation was fueled by Hitler and his belief and acceptance of evolution as well as his lust for power; and thus their determination to preserve the favored race and eliminate all others. The beginning of his favor with the people of Germany began with financial problems. Germany was left destitute from the First World War and Hitler promised to make them wealthy again...
"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." ~Proverbs 4:7 (NIV) I can still remember the first time I ever read from the book of Proverbs. We were sitting in Youth Group and my cousin, a few years my senior, bumped me on the leg and pointed to her Bible. There I read "Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife" (Proverbs 21:9, NIV). We snickered and then instead of paying attention to whatever the Youth Pastor...
Paul has completed his effort in Athens. I am certainly not one to rate his success or failure. Every Evangelist would like to reach more people. But every soul that comes to Christ is a great victory. Paul goes on to Corinth. Corinth was a large city of some 200,000 at that time. It was known for its wickedness. It is not a city for the fainthearted to preach in. Paul began as usual with ministry and preaching in the synagogue. There are some interesting sidelights: First he made early contact...
By GEORGE DEMPSIE As people of faith, we vote our values, and our values include caring for creation and the most vulnerable among us. It is our poor, our young and our afflicted brothers and sisters that suffer most from air pollution and environmental degradation. This is why we are calling on our leaders to fight for life-saving federal clean car standards that reduce the impacts of pollution that harm our health and our planet. In Pennsylvania, transportation is a major source of dangerous smog and climate-warming emissions. In Blair County...
... are condemned to repeat it." – George Santayana Buckle up, buttercup. Let's talk about those who hate. Now, you may not be comfortable using that term to describe those around you (or yourself), but you might recognize a few things in the following paragraphs. And what you discover may make you squirm in your seat. That's okay: self-realization isn't a bad thing, especially if you work to change. Now, you're probably not among the worst and you may not be actively pursuing a life of hate, s...
THE CIRCLE SERIES BY TED DEKKER "The Circle Series" is a fiction series for young adults. Young adult fiction is written for readers from ages 12 to 18. While the genre is geared to teenagers, approximately half of young adult readers are adults. "The Circle Series" was formerly known as the "Circle Trilogy" until the novel "Green" was released. This series includes: • "Black: The Birth of Evil" • "Red: The Heroic Rescue" • "White: The Great Pursuit" • "Green: The Beginning and the End" "The Cir...
To the Editor: How refreshing it is to read that two top 2019 graduates of my alma mater have at least some introductory Spanish language in their portfolios. The bios of Valedictorian Rachel L. McCready and Class President Caden T. Hazenstab published in the Herald of June 20, 2019, remind me how shortsighted my generation was. Besides two years of Latin at Morrison Cove High and an excellent year of French in the first graduating class at Central High, I went on to minor in French at Catawba College, not once – way back then – con...
To the Editor: I certainly don’t know about the rest of you out there, but I am really getting disgusted with all the garbage out there in the political arena. What has happened to the people in this country? You cannot give everything to everyone; it must be earned to be appreciated. The greed of our elected officials is appalling. They care nothing about the people, only about filling their own pockets. Back in the 1930s, my grandfather was chairman of the Blair County Democratic Party. When FDR started the give-away program with the New D...
Pennsylvania state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30th) issued the following statement today in reaction to passage of the 2019-20 state budget, which meets the core responsibilities of government without a tax increase: One of the highest responsibilities of lawmakers is to spend taxpayer dollars wisely, so I am thankful that we were able to pass a balanced budget that does not raise taxes and deposits money in the state’s Rainy Day Fund. I am optimistic that this fiscally responsible approach will put us in a good position going forward. A number of i...
Senator Judy Ward (R-30) released the following statement June 26 regarding her vote on Sunday hunting in the Pennsylvania legislature: As senator of the 30th District, I often face difficult votes with passionate advocates on each side of an issue. One of those difficult votes came ... on Sunday hunting. No matter how the vote ended, I am deeply appreciative of the feedback I received from community residents on this issue. The original version of Senate Bill 147 called for allowing hunting on 14 Sundays a year, which drew a great deal of...
It was a beautiful late autumn day. I was probably 12 or 13 years old. My younger brother was 9 or 10. My parents were not home and I am not sure where my older brother and sister (Jack and Jill) were. My brother and I decided to go outside late that afternoon and burn stuff near our house. There was a large field on the hillside where we lived that separated our property from another house. Before long whatever we were burning caught the high grass on fire. I decided we should get a shovel...
I try to write these "Thoughts" some weeks ahead of the time they are printed. Today, I read The Herald for May 23, 2019. It contained the headline, "All Cove Area Alcohol Referendums Get Enough Votes to Pass." I lamented to my wife how different things were 30-plus years ago when the ballot question concerned both North Woodbury Township and Taylor Township. North Woodbury responded to the ballot question with seven "no" votes for each 'yes' vote. Taylor Township's response was something like 5...
"Daisy Jones & The Six" By Taylor Jenkins Reid If you are of a certain age, or are a follower of the '70s music scene, you will love this book. The author, Taylor Jenkins Reid, is a fan of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, and the novel is loosely based on the band and others of the period. This book is written in an unusual format and reads like a Netflix documentary with interviews of all the characters – band members, spouses, producers. It doesn't take long for the format to become familiar t...
Social media has given people the power to voice their opinions on any subject they choose. Politics, restaurants, the car spotted making a turn without using its signal – nothing and nobody is immune to finding their way onto somebody’s Facebook page when the mood strikes to publicly call them out. While we all have a right to voice an opinion, the growing trend is to attack before the facts, complaining about things that have no effect on our personal lives, or worse yet, complaining about something that hasn’t even happened yet. The latest v...
