Week of September 19, 2024
Week of September 19, 2024
Claysburg – Seven local home bakers created decadent cakes during the Claysburg Area Farm Show’s “Homemade Chocolate Cake” baking contest sponsored by Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF) on September 3. Scott Felix, from Alum Bank, took home top honors in the PSACF Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest with his Chocolate Cake. Second place winner was Apryl Smith of Duncansville. Third place winner was Seanna Berkheimer of Claysburg. Four entries were submitted for the Angel Food Cake Contest. The first-place winner was...
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Martinsburg, PA has once again joined in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2024. This is the second year that the cemetery will participate in this national program. Last year wreaths were placed at Mount Pleasant and Hickory Bottom Cemeteries. This year Burget, Brumbaugh, and Diehl’s Crossroads Cemeteries have joined the mission and will also be laying wreaths. The ceremony will take place at Mount Pleasant...
Northern Bedford County School District Superintendent Todd Beatty reported on cyber school finance reform at the Board of School Directors meeting last Monday. “After the dust has settled, what started as high hopes for cyber finance reform in Harrisburg has fizzled for Northern Bedford County,” he said. “The latest bill signed into law provides multiple formulas to determine if a district receives any relief on special education tuition. Unfortunately, it is of no benefit to NBC School District.” Beatty said the start of school this...
During their meeting last Tuesday morning, September 10, the Williamsburg Municipal Authority looked at current sewer rates as compared to surrounding areas. Currently, the sewer monthly rate is $60 a month. Authority members threw around ideas of a straight increase or incremental increases per year. Authority members wanted recommendations for the October meeting, as a decision needs to be made for the November meeting. No further discussion was held. The authority also discussed removing telechecks as a payment option. They were told that...
Over 200 people enjoyed the Wild Game dinner put on by the Williamsburg First Methodist Church and the Williamsburg Community Farm Show on Saturday, September 14. The dinner menu featured alligator, venison, crawfish, elk and other home-cooked sides made by volunteers. The Wild Game Dinner was the brainchild of First Methodist Church Pastor Matt Roberts and parishioners. "There hasn't been one of these locally for a while, and we just wanted to get the locals to come out and have something to...
For the first time in over two years, the Williamsburg Blue Pirates along with the Juniata Valley Hornets will host a home game in Williamsburg at Veteran's Field, tomorrow evening beginning at 7 p.m. The team will welcome West Branch. "We are excited to experience Friday night lights here in Williamsburg for the first time in two years," Williamsburg Athletic Director Jeff Detwiler said. "Having the opportunity to host a varsity game again will be special for our school and community." He gave...
According to Mayor Richard Brantner, Sr.’s report at the September Martinsburg Borough Council Meeting, on August 9, an individual from the borough complained about two individuals who came to her elderly father’s home claiming to be from the electric company and wanting to see electric bills. The resident who was at her father’s home when the incident occurred called the Martinsburg Borough Police Department who dealt with the problem and ordered them out of town. Police Chief Kerry Hoover said this is the only report they got about...
Central High School teacher Joe Logan gave his annual presentation once again on Wednesday, September 11 to his students on the events of 9/11 which changed the course of American history. He led a discussion with his 12th grade students from his Principles of Democracy and psychology classes, following the 38-minute PowerPoint presentation. Logan has been doing this since 2011, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, to offer students both a historical and personal look at the day. This presentation is...
In a display of community support, Central High School athletes are now taking to the field with enhanced protection, thanks to a $2,500 donation from the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7689. The funds were used to purchase much-needed safety helmets, ensuring that the school's athletes are better protected during sports activities. Spring Cove School District recognized the need for more proactive safety measures this year but found themselves without the budget to cover the...
Alexys Tomlinson, a freshman at Claysburg Kimmel, will become the first swimmer ever to represent the district in competitive meets. The board of directors approved the decision at their September meeting. Claysburg has never had a formal swim team. Tomlinson will swim for the district and wear the school swimsuit and cap. Her mother, Tiffany Tomlinson, was approved by the board to serve as a volunteer swim coach for independent swimmers. The suit should be in the $50-$80 range and cap $20. Tomlinson’s current swim times would qualify her...
The highlight of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors’ regular monthly meeting was the board’s decision to pass the new policy of attendance at meetings by electronic communications as opposed to in-person meeting attendance. The policy in the first reading, stated that a board member cannot miss more than three voting meetings and remain on the board. Also, notice of meeting absence must be given three days before a meeting so it can be determined whether there will be a quorum to be able to hold the meeting. Medical...
This past weekend, Long's Outpost marked a milestone, celebrating its 35th anniversary with two days of festivities that included giveaways, product demonstrations, and food for customers. The hardware store, which has been a staple in the community since its founding in 1989, remains family-owned and operated, with deep roots in Martinsburg and New Paris. Melody (Long) Robinson, who helps to run the business alongside her uncle, Mike Snyder, reflects on how far they've come. "The community has...
Northern Bedford took on the Everett Warriors at Panther Community Stadium where they won with a score of 36-6. Players of the Game: Ben Clark and Aaron Bowers Clark had 18 attempts for 107 rushing yards, 21 receiving yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown. Bowers had four catches for 69 yards and one touchdown. Play of the Game: Vaughn Schleinkofer's pass to Ben Clark for an eight-yard touchdown pass before the end of the half. Unsung Hero of the Game: Wyatt, who had seven...
Many of us pass recipes through generations with our own family cookbooks. Max Miller has taken recipes from ancient texts and passed them onto us all by modernizing them to fit today's world. The author takes us through not only the history of the recipes and flavors of the world, but his journey into baking as well. After a friend's illness led to an all-day baking show binge instead of vacation sight-seeing, he was hooked. Miller believes food has the power to bring humanity closer together....
Most of us who were fortunate enough to have both parents present while growing up, probably remember Dad more so than Mom as the chief disciplinarian in the family. Not always so in the Potchak household – If Dad was working second or third shift, Mom was fully capable of handling the family and any mischief her boys may have encountered. And… As we grow older, there are countless times when we all have asked ourselves, “What was I thinking?” or “Why did I do that?” Such was the case again, here. Come to think of it, maybe I...
Kenneth R. Hostetter, 91, of Martinsburg, passed away late Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born Aug. 26, 1933, in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late John Neff and Nellie Mae (Orren) Hostetter. On July 16, 1955, he married Eunice Joanne Feather and she preceded him in death Nov. 23, 2015, after 60 years of marriage. He is survived by two children: Debra Mobley of Leesburg, Va. and Steven Hostetter (Rhonda) of Dickson, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;...
Joseph Douglas "Mav" Marek, 67, of Martinsburg, passed peacefully Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, 2024, after a battle with liver cancer. He was born April 20, 1957, in Somerset, the eldest son of the late Joseph and Olive Joan (Dwire) Marek. Joe grew up in Moon Township, near Pittsburgh, until he met and married his wife, Kelley B. Royer, on Nov. 25, 2000, at Salem Reformed Church, rural Martinsburg. Joe is survived by his wife of almost 24 years, Kelley B. (Royer) Marek; two fur babies: Molly and...
R. Evelyn (Bechtel) Guyer, 102, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Sept. 9, 2024, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born June 9, 1922, in Woodbury, daughter of the late Alvan and Elnora (Baker) Bechtel. On Dec. 21, 1940, she was united in marriage to Chester P. "Ted" Guyer; he preceded her in death on June 2, 2006. She is survived by a daughter, Joanne Stern (Dale, dec.) of Martinsburg; son, Chester Guyer (Susan) of Ridgefield, Wash.; son, Joel Guyer (Dolly) of Richmond, Va.;...
Dr. Barry Brooks Moore, 82, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Barry was surrounded by three generations of his loving family in his final days. An eminent and respected neurosurgeon in Central Pennsylvania, Dr. Moore's career spanned five decades, leaving an enduring legacy in the greater Harrisburg medical community. He founded Neurological Surgery, Ltd. in 1973, practicing at Polyclinic, Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Holy Spirit hospitals....
Perhaps you have been or are going through a period of affliction. (I remind you a meaning for affliction is: physical or mental pain or suffering testing a person’s ability to function) Affliction can have benefits: One of these is found in Romans 5:3; “…Tribulation (affliction) works toward giving patience.” It can be dangerous to pray for patience because God might just use affliction or tribulation to bring patience into your life. Other benefits are found in Psalm 119:67 where the...
I read that Kurt Cobain, lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Nirvana committed suicide in 1994. But I have since learned that the exact nature of his death is contested. The album Nevermind by Nirvana sold ten million copies, surpassing Michael Jackson on the charts back in the day. Nirvana is a Buddhist term for salvation through a person’s extinction, losing all individuality into nothingness or emptiness. This sounds to me like a flight from the fact that God has spoken. God spoke and the world came into existence. God spoke and...
Now and then objects start appearing and we may wonder where in the world they come from and who is responsible. I am not talking about UFOs. Several years ago, little painted rocks started showing up on curbs, porches, and doorsteps. In recent weeks I have seen simple signs with a red heart posted on trees and poles. Two words appear on the small placards. BE KIND. Seems like that is one message that should not cause controversy. That is assuming that permission was granted to place the signs where they did. Kindness is something that can go...
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF WOODBURY TOWNSHIP-BLAIR CO. The Supervisors are hereby notifying residents of Woodbury Township – Blair Co. that any damage in the township right-of-way, mail box, or paper box incurred due to snow removal is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESIDENT AND NOT THE TOWNSHIP. Residents are further advised that snow removal from private property is NOT to be left on public roads. Woodbury Township-Blair Co. Board of Supervisors Help Wanted Woodbury Township (Blair County) is accepting applications for Full-Time and/or Part-time...
