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To the Editor: I was very disappointed in hearing the Roaring Spring paper mill closed the business. I grew up in Roaring Spring during the 60s and 70s. It was a major employer for families living in the Cove and surrounding areas. The paper mill sponsored a Roaring Spring little league team called Local 422 and adult softball team for several years. The mill also donated to numerous charities and organizations through out the years The mill provided me a summer job which provided financial support which afforded me the opportunity to obtain a...
W. Gene Henry of Martinsburg has passed away. I interviewed him in 1997 for a personality profile and to respectfully ask about the source of his wealth. Henry made news that year by buying his former high school building. It is not many people who can claim to own their former seat of secondary learning, perhaps Gary Stern in the Brownstone building qualifies, but it is unusual that someone will buy a former classroom property.He bought the former Martinsburg High School, commonly called the...
Democracy needs input from citizens to thrive, but figuring out how to share your voice and have an impact on government can be challenging. Whether you are interested in federal, state, or local policy, you can interact directly with elected officials by writing, calling, or visiting your representatives. While testifying in person is the most effective way, we understand not everyone is comfortable in that setting. Other options include writing letters to the editor or sharing information on social media. Traveling to the capitol or to a...
To the Editor: Shortly after the article about my nomination of Martinsburg resident Frank Moore to the Penn State-Altoona sports Hall of Fame appeared in the Feb. 4 issue of the Herald, I received a letter from the chairman of the PSU-A athletic council informing that Frank was not selected for induction into this year’s inaugural class. The letter further advised that 12 nominations were considered and six were selected. Frank’s nomination will remain active for consideration for the next class. I was invited to submit additional jus...
MidAtlantic Farm Credit has announces a farm transition planning webinar on the legal aspects of the transition. The final webinar in a free four-part series on farm transition planning with PA Farm Link and AgChoice Farm Credit. “This webinar series is so important for the future of our region’s farm families,” said Tom Truitt, CEO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit. “Attendees will learn what they need to consider for farm succession, how to communicate with their family members, and how to put their plan into action.” Questions about legal imp...
Years ago, Robert Kennedy noted that progress is hard. “Progress is nice,” he said, “but its agent is change, and change has its enemies.” Kennedy’s recognition that gutsy, honest leadership is necessary to confront wealthy interests and advance the common good directly applies to one of the most important Cabinet appointments that Joe Biden will make: secretary of agriculture. This might surprise most people, because the media and all recent presidents have dismissed agriculture as a second-tier, low-visibility slot — one that is essentially...
"The Hollow Ones," a horror-fantasy-mystery novel, is the fourth book co-authored by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and novelist Chuck Hogan. The story follows a young FBI agent, Odessa Hardwicke and her investigation following the shooting of her partner, who was possessed by a shadowy presence. Though on desk leave after the shooting, she tumbles headlong into a growing supernatural mystery that spans generations when she's tasked with cleaning out the office of a retired agent, Earl Solomon....
Time and temperature don’t stop them. No matter the weather or the hour, when the whistle blows, they leave their beds, dinner tables, or jobs to race to the scene of an accident or fire. We sometimes take our volunteer fire companies for granted because they are always there. Reliable and dependable, a call never goes unanswered. The Cove has been blessed, and a bit spoiled, by a terrific group of volunteer fire companies. We know they will be there if we need them, but do we really know what makes their presence possible? The short answer i...
Kerri Arsenault grew up in Mexico, Maine, a small town neighboring Rumford. For over 100 years, most townspeople of Rumford worked for the local paper mill, including three generations of Arsenault's own family. The main employment hub for the town and surrounding areas, the mill provided livelihoods for nearly everyone, but also contributed to the destruction of the environment and the decline of the town's economic, physical, and emotional health. The area even earned the nickname "Cancer...
The Citizens Concerned for Human Life has announced 2021 regional student oratory contests. REGIONAL ORATORY CONTEST The Citizens Concerned for Human Life Regional Oratory Contest is open to all 9th through 12th grade students in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin and Somerset counties. Students must prepare a five- to seven-minute pro-life talk on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or embryonic stem cell research. Speeches must be from a pro-life perspective and delivered as written, but need not...
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) has released its preliminary report and recommendations outlining county priorities for further Election Code reforms, and strongly urged the General Assembly and administration to work together closely with counties to create positive, effective election policy. “Despite the challenges of 2020 – including implementation of Act 77 and administering elections in the middle of a global pandemic – counties continued to uphold their responsibility to deliver fair, secure and succe...
Reading this book not only reveals helpful advice to parents of all types, but also helps the reader set their worries aside. "The Power of Showing Up" tells us don't worry about messing up: Be Present. As a parent, ever wonder "How can I make sure my kids are ready for the world? How can I do a good job as a parent?" According to authors Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D. the answer is simple: "Show up for your kids." In the remaining pages, they explain what they mean by that...
The Value Added Producer Grant program, one of the few U.S. Department of Agriculture grant programs available directly to farmers and ranchers, is now open. The grants help farmers and ranchers offset costs of developing or expanding their added-value products. USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for the Value Added program, which offers two types of grants, through March 22. Planning grants of up to $75,000 help pay for feasibility studies and business plans that support future financing and business development. Working Capital...
WISE Women of Blair County has announced that it is seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021. The completed applications must be received by email or U.S. Postal Service mail to WISE Women at PO Box 134, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 or via email to [email protected]. Scholarships are available to Blair County resident females 21 years of age or older who have overcome adversity or...
Herald of Feb. 4, 1971 Members of Martinsburg Borough Council agreed Monday night to give up the fight for a change of location for the new post office. The Borough of Martinsburg has been notified that it may be sued for damages caused when a loose manhole cover tilted under a vehicle and caused it to wreck last September on South Market Street. Stockholders of the Morrison Cove Industrial Development Corporation heard a report on plans for modernizing transportation in Blair County which may involve a complete relocation of the mountain...
In his first book, local author Eric Shields tells the stories of Blair County natives who've achieved notability in their lives. Shields examines the personal and professional accomplishments of more than 31 individuals from Blair County, past and present, from commonly known local celebrities such as Charles M. Schwab and Wilmer Stultz to others that many Blair County residents may not realize are from the area. MMA Fighter Charlie Brenneman, famous gossip columnist and actress Hedda Hopper,...
Christmas certainly had a different flavor this year. All the activities I have loved so long were cancelled or we used our better judgement and did not go. There was one day we so much enjoyed. It was two weeks prior to Christmas and the weather was a total gift from God, a beautiful blue-sky day in December. Joy was extended and we grabbed it. We loaded up the bicycles, packed a picnic and headed for the great biking/hiking trail in Williamsburg. It was a beautiful winter day, not too hot nor...
To the Editor: The last couple of weeks of scenes of the U.S. Capitol Building brought back memories of my visits to that building 53 years ago. In May of 1962 my good friend Denny Heisey and I graduated from Central High School. That fall Denny went off to Elizabethtown College, Pa. I went south to Bridgewater College, Va. One late Saturday afternoon in either February or March 1963, Denny showed up at my dorm room. After a couple of hours of hanging out there with no action, Denny came up with one of his many adventurous ideas. He had the...
To the Editor: The week of January 25th is National School Choice Week. The majority of Americans believe it is immoral to force children into schools as a function of their street address. Sure, some families can afford to send their kids to private schools. These families have real options if they are willing to pay for education twice: once through their taxes and a second time through voluntary, additional tuition payments. Some families can home-school or participate in a cyber-charter school if a family member is available to be at home...
July 12, 2012. That was the day that the first Society and Politics In Wayne’s World (SAPIWW) column graced the pages of the Morrisons Cove Herald. From the comments I’ve received in person, via email and even the occasional letter, it seems to have been received well. Not everyone liked it, though. There were a few subscription cancellations, cancellation of business ads, gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands and the occasional uncomplimentary letter to the editor from as far away as New Jer...
For centuries, humankind has wrongly constructed borders between the animals and us. When we think of the very word, ‘animal’, it conjures up images of inferior beasts, far different and vastly unintelligent in comparison to our species. The book “The Soul of an Octopus” by Sy Montgomery seeks to banish the line that separates us from our animal brethren while simultaneously exploring the wonder of consciousness. A National Book Award finalist, “The Soul of an Octopus” introduces the reader...
To the Editor: As with many events, the Pennsylvania Farm Show was forced to go virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a bright spot. Online programs such as the PDA Listening Session, the Agriculture Law Forum, the Grange Broadband Panel, and a host of farmer education webinars on best practices led by Penn State Extension attracted many who normally cannot or would not have traveled to Harrisburg to attend the PA Farm Show in person. The success of these virtual programs also underscores the importance of universal access to...
Father in heaven, we Your children stand before You helpless to fix our broken society. We cannot create unity in our country, but we offer our weak selves to You so that You may teach us and supply grace for us to love as Jesus loved. We cannot rid our neighbors of error, but we ask You to remove error from our lives, grant us humble hearts and lead us into truth so that we may live that truth before others, and we ask You to make our witness fruitful. We cannot fix the wrongs that others have done, but we ask You to forgive our own wrongs...
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Jesus said this in Mark 12:31. What does this mean as we face COVID-19? Does this verse mean wearing a mask? Does it mean shutting down small businesses and possibly bringing an end to the economy as a result? Does widespread mask use save lives? A study I read recently shows no significant difference in spreading the virus between mask use and no mask use. So some people are certain that they work and some do not believe. It is up to you as an individual citizen on which information you chose to believe. Do yo...
I’ve always believed, maybe more so now than ever, that being a law enforcement officer is the single most difficult profession, bar none. We ask members of law enforcement to do the impossible on a daily basis and then judge them harshly if a mistake is made during the split-second allowed which could determine whether they go home to their loved ones at the end of their shift. Yet we rarely learn about or praise law enforcement for the good and courageous acts they perform every day when no one is looking. In today’s climate, society is qui...
In spring 2020, we heard terrible stories of overburdened hospitals leading to preventable deaths in Italy. Soon after, these stories started to hit closer to home – New York City. Now, as COVID-19 surges to a new peak, these shortages have even reached rural areas, where hospital systems are already often under-resourced and understaffed. Across the country, rural communities are seeing record numbers of hospitalizations. As of last week, in the region surrounding Platte County, Neb., there was only one available intensive care unit (ICU) bed....
"If It Bleeds" contains four short stories to keep horror fans up at night. Never before published, these novellas will have the reader turning the page, asking for more. "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" and "Rat" are classic King tales reminiscent of his definitive style of horror story-telling. Like something right out of "Creepshow," though updated for the times, "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" is a classic ghost story complete with revenge from beyond the grave. The true terror in this tale may not be the...
"Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World" is a non-fiction book about a special cat named Dewey who was discovered in a library book drop box. He was a stray kitten who was related to many other stray cats near the Spencer Public Library located in Spencer, Iowa. This book was written by Vicki Myron in 2008. If you tend to be a cat lover or just an animal lover in general, reading this book would be highly recommended! It is a well written story which is also very touching at...
I don't believe in lashing out recklessly ... and I don't think that's what you'll find here. Instead, my opinions are based on facts and I'm not afraid to express my opposition to those who seek to distort reality. That paragraph was part of my introduction, published in the first chapter of this column 6-1/2 years ago. I did my best to keep the car running between the lines while others did their darndest to reroute traffic into the ditch. But now, the time has come to forge a slightly new...
To the Editor: We, at the Martinsburg Food Pantry, want to express our thanks and gratitude to our community for the outpouring of kindness, especially at this pandemic year and over the holidays! Thank you so much for the many food drives, individuals, churches and businesses food and monetary donations! Our pantry shelves are full, ready to serve families needing help. We are open at 133 E. Allegheny St. on the first and third Thursdays from 9 until 11 a.m. Masks are worn and safety measures taken. All volunteer help has been greatly...
I’ve always believed, maybe more so now than ever, that being a law enforcement officer is the single most difficult profession, bar none. We ask members of law enforcement to do the impossible on a daily basis and then judge them harshly if a mistake is made during the split second time allowed which could determine whether they go home to their loved ones at the end of their shift. Yet, we rarely learn about or praise law enforcement for the good and courageous acts they preform every day when no one is looking. In today’s climate, soc...
As usual, social media is getting it wrong, so I want to be clear about a recent change at the Herald. The Herald is not ending any of our local columns. All three of our current columnists have been told that they may continue writing and continue to have their work published in the pages and website of the Morrisons Cove Herald. What has changed is that the Herald is changing its policy on opinion content to match its policy on news content. That’s all. Wayne Bush, Dave Scott and Linda Williams have all been told that they may continue to w...
"The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" is a very heart-warming children's story about a magical creature called a Ziz. As described in the story, the Ziz is a giant yellow bird with enormous red wings who learns about the joy of sharing. I recommend this book because it teaches a valuable lesson: "sharing is caring." In the Ziz's town, it got darker and darker every day so that it was hard to find food or basically anything by evening! The Ziz found a way to see for himself, but how could he help...
Do we really live in an “only me” society? This is a question that, thought about long enough, has the potential to shake someone to the core. And naturally, one’s first reaction to this would be, “Me? Of course not!” For decades, the signs were all pointing in the “only me” direction but I couldn’t put my finger on what it really was. “It” was resulting in decreased involvement in fraternal organizations, church congregations receding to the point where closure is the only option, usage of social media platforms (where a person can exercise th...
This collection of heart-warming stories was chosen as a memorial for one of our treasured patrons, Charles “Charlie” Hauser. Known for his kindness, ability to spin a tale, and especially for his many years of service as the town’s barber, Charlie also loved to read. He supported the library for quite a few years and quite enjoyed reading stories involving the Amish community. The “Amish Christmas Miracles Collection” contains 14 short stories by various authors including Jennifer Beckstran...
I’m letting readers, advertisers and contributors to know that there has been an important change in the Herald’s policy regarding political content. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the Herald will no longer publish any opinions regarding political matters beyond what is immediately local. This policy affects any commentary on any state, national or international political issues unless there is an unambiguous, clear, direct and definable effect on Morrisons Cove. General musings or opinions about national politics will not be published, in accordance wit...
Facebook and various news sources have quoted some experts as saying we should skip Christmas this year. That made me snort my tea! Skip Christmas! Do these medical geniuses have even a clue what Christmas is all about? It certainly is not all office parties and bar gatherings. No, Christmas is about the birth of Christ. Jesus is the reason for the season! There are two times in one's life when Christmas reaches a pinnacle. One is when you are a child and expecting Santa Claus with lots of...
To the Editor: This is a response to the letter by Wayne Bush published in the Dec. 3 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald (Page A-5). There comes a time when thinking people need to face the truth and admit defeat for the future of the democracy we all want to see continue to exist. It’s not the name-calling that bothers me because at my age I’ve been called worse than “comrade.” It’s the complete disregard of reality and facts that are proven day after day and that explains the blind devotion to a man who has been the most dishonest...
By WAYNE CAMPBELL President, Pa. State Grange While there are many advantages of living in rural Pennsylvania, we also face unique healthcare challenges, especially when it comes to chronic pain management. There is an obvious connection between chronic pain and opioid abuse. Treating chronic pain means that often used medicines lose their effectiveness. This drives patients to other sources of relief. Even though Pennsylvania, like the rest of America, is reeling because of the massive spike in COVID-19, neither the medical profession nor...
The Williamsburg Public Library is thankful to receive a yearly donation from the Lion's Sight Conservation of Blair County. This generous donation makes it possible to purchase large print books through a monthly subscription service for our collection. "The Christmas Table," by Donna VanLiere, is one of the newest additions to our large print shelf, just in time for the holidays. This heartfelt tale brings family, love, joy, hope, faith, and even (or especially!) cooking into an enjoyable...
"If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed." ― Mark Twain In the weeks before the Nov. 3 election, the New York Post broke a story about a laptop computer abandoned at a Delaware computer shop in 2019 by Hunter Biden, son of supposed president-elect Comrade Joe Biden. Twitter and Facebook banned any mention – no posting and no sharing or retweeting – of the story with Twitter going so far as to lock the New York Post account without explan...
Season’s Greetings from Morrisons Cove Memorial Park: In our annual Christmas letter to the Cove, we would like to take a moment to look back at our accomplishments this past year and let our community know our plans going forward for the “Hidden Treasure of the Cove.” There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenge to operate for many small businesses in our area due to COVID-19. With assistance from our community, we were able to keep our doors open for most of the year. The park has made a conscious decision to reinvest revenues from progr...
It is time again to kick off the 2020 Claysburg Salvation Army Service Unit Campaign. Unfortunately we are faced with a COVID-19 pandemic that is getting worse. If there is any bellringing this year, it will be limited, and that has been the main source of our income. Let us get to the point. We need everyone’s help. The newest and easiest is on-line donating if you have access. Make your donation from $1 up to any amount at the following website location (it is safe and secure): https://give.salvationarmy.org/campaign/use-wpa-kettle-2020-clays...
It’s that time of year again. The Book Wish Tree is up and decorated at the Williamsburg Public Library! Many of our patrons’ favorite best-selling authors grace the tree this year as well as some new additions for our collection. What is the Book Wish Tree? Every year at this time, one of our trees is decorated just a little differently than the others. This tree has hand-made decorations created by staff and helpers. The ornaments have books added to them from our library’s wish list. Patrons can choose from these book ornaments and donat...
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." – John 8:31-32, NIV If it has passed you by all these years, let me be clear: I choose to deal with truth, common sense, and reality. I named this column The Nonfiction Section as a way of expressing that this is not the place for distortions, fantasies, and blatant lies. You can find that in plenty of other politically focused n...
Due to recent circumstances, beginning Monday, Nov. 30, our Williamsburg Public Library will be providing contactless service as well as offering appointments for computer use and browsing for books, movies and audiobooks. We also offer faxing and copying; appointments can be made for these services as well. Contactless services include The Little Porch Library, our Bag a Book Program and the Parking lot WiFi. With The Little Porch Library, patrons can still have access to books during all...
To the Editor: Thank you for printing all the information about mask wearing, and especially the article about Doug and Jo Ellen Mingle. COVID-19 is for real and is very deadly (Herald of Nov. 25, 2020, Page A-1). Don and I were very faithful about wearing our masks, but Don, being out among people who shun wearing masks, brought the virus home. After severe coughing for two weeks, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was able to recover at home from bilateral pneumonia. I was only terribly tired with no fever or no other symptoms, but on Oct....
By GWEN BLACK Is there anything that is worth believing about Trump? Did he really have the COVID-19 virus? People just do not check themselves out of a hospital with this virus. How is it that he was allowed to leave? It makes us all wonder if he was using this to make the public believe that he is invincible, the virus is not that serious or was it all a campaign ploy? So many people had fallen into believing his campaign commercials that they failed to see the truth. He used old campaign video clips that had been taken out of context and he...
To the Editor: What a coincidence that Glen Dick’s letter to the editor, coming all the way from the People’s Democratic Republic of California, appeared on the opposite page from my column in the Nov. 19, 2020, edition of the Herald (Page A-5). I wanted to take the time to thank him for highlighting my points perfectly. I wonder if Mr. Dick realizes his mammoth hypocrisy when he whines about President Trump following the legal process for challenging election results while his party has spent the last four years calling Trump an “il...
The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these. – Mark 12:31 This is the time of year when we like to remind ourselves what we're thankful for. It is a good time of year to take stock and reflect – How did my year go? Am I doing what I want to be doing? What I should be doing? Part of any attempt to do a little reflection should include considering how we're treating others. One of the great characteristics of Morrisons Cove is th... Full story
