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On Aug. 20, Woodbury United Methodist Church held the last ice cream festival for the summer at the Woodbury Community Center. This was the third one for the summer and it was attended well. Pastor Josh Tobias stated they have about 100 folks turn out for each event and this one was no exception. Ritchey's Ice Cream was served with many toppings including sprinkles. The children enjoyed the ice cream but perhaps they enjoyed the fun associated with a bubble machine and making large bubbles from...
Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company had a lot to celebrate the weekend of Aug. 4. They have been serving their community for 75 years. Friday, Aug. 4, doors were opened for ox roast, noodles, hamburgers, French fries, and homemade apple dumplings. Jeff Boyd used his grandfather's recipe for the ox roast. According to Boyd's wife Beth, he used 900 pounds of meat. This process takes a lot of know-how and a lot of time cooking the meat down to achieve the product. Friday evening, the Fire Queen...
The August meeting of Southern Cove Power Reunion was called to order by President Fred Mellot. Club Secretary Melanie Clapper read the minutes and they were approved. Treasurer Amy Mellott read the treasurer report and it was approved as read. There were 221 hook ups at the last tractor pull. The kitchen will need help for the Aug. 19 pull. Please contact Barb Detwiler if you can attend. The new light came in for the track and will be replaced. Peanut sales have been doing well and will be available for the next tractor pull. Extra parking...
Little Miss Claysburg Queen was announced on Aug. 12, 2023, at the Claysburg Community Park. There were 22 contestants. The day was hot but beautiful and the girls did a wonderful job of parading around the gazebo for the audience and keeping their composure. There were beautiful dresses of all styles and colors, and all were equally beautiful. Judges for the pageant were M. Kirsten Leslie-Thomas, Cameron (Perry) Musselman and Eric Delozier. Assisting the judges was Barbara E. Leslie. Two...
The South Woodbury Township meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Secretary/Treasurer Rachel White. This was also approved as read. Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Financial Report for FY 2022 is still in review. Once correct information is obtained then funds will be released to the fire company. The roadmaster reported work on the Golden Rule Drive Culvert is almost complete. Crowsnest will install a pole or post behind the wastewater treatm...
A Prayer Walk is being held on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at Northern Bedford High School. Pastor Beth Pyle of Bedford Forge Church Hopewell provided information on this event. Pyle is a member of the Southern Cove and Yellow Creek Ministerium. The Southern Cove and Yellow Creek Ministerium work hand in hand throughout the year on various projects in addition supporting the school district. They meet regularly with the school district and the community. The prayer walk is important to the ministerium because it is the intersection of their belief in...
Duncansville's 42nd annual Community Days was held this year on July 21 and 22. Although there were no fireworks this year there were plenty of events, good food and music. The Hollidaysburg Drumline from Hollidaysburg Area High School entertained on Saturday. NOVA, an elite all-state group of cheerleaders (left photo) also performed. This group is under the leadership of Makayla Williams, and this is their fourth season. The girls range in age from three to 26. They live in Bellwood,...
The Bedford County Fair, which began on July 23, will run until July 29. Abygail Sweinhart is 7 years old and is the reigning Lil Dairy Miss. At the Bedford County Fair, she will assist in handing out ribbons and handing out pies at the pie auction. She has been working in Dairyland. She promotes dairy and has participated in four parades. Elias Sweinhart is a 4-H member and a member of Kountry Kids. Kountry Kids is under the leadership of Kaytee Tew and Shelby Over. He also enjoys attending the...
On July 15, the Southern Cove Power Reunion held its Antique Construction Equipment and Truck Show on Saturday, July 15, starting at 9 a.m. This show was great for history buffs and those who love old equipment and how it ran in the past. The group put on a show on the field grounds moving dirt with various pieces of equipment. There were many pieces on display such as a CAT 10 192 from a New Jersey Potato Farm and a 1939 Murphy Diesel owned by George Dell of Martinsburg. This activity drew a cr...
On Thursday, July 13, Allegheny Pullers held a tractor pull with garden tractors at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg during the Cove Carnival week. Jerry Sickles is the president of the group and explained how he and his wife helped develop this group years ago. At present there are 36 members in this group. This group is found on Facebook under Allegheny Pullers, Garden Tractor Pulling, Motorsports. Pulling classes included Off the Lawn/Clipper Class 1000, 12 HP Class 900 and 1000,...
The Woodbury Borough Council met on July 3. The treasurer’s report and secretary’s report were reviewed and approved. The Lower Alley storm drain project was completed by Claycomb Excavating using American Rescue Plan funds. Russell Standard expected to do tar/chipping July 10. The council asked that no cars be on the road including Lodge Road, Grange Road, Lower Alley and Mill Street. Terms of council members were discussed. Two members’ terms will be up this year and will be up for reelection. Bedford County Tax Collection Committee repor...
On June 19, the Southern Cove Power Reunion demonstrated a Hydra Unit, Unit Crane Shovel, a Tractor Dump Trailer and other items of interest. Folks enjoyed watching the demonstration and enjoyed the antique trucks on display. Lori Bagley from Little Rock Natural Remedies sold basket raffle tickets to help the Martinsburg and the Roaring Spring libraries and the Door Organization. The Door Organization is a center located in Bellwood where teens can go for help and socialization. Dave Taylor is...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting took place on July 5 at 9 a.m. Minutes from the Secretary and Treasurer Rachael White were reviewed and approved. 2024 Budget Planning was discussed. An oral report on roads was given. Last month, mowing and tile placement on Golden Rule Road took place. Blacktopping was set for Monday, July 10, with Grannis Brothers. Additional bids will be needed for more road work on Golden Rule Road later this year to be done next year. The bridge inspection report was reviewed. Bridge 3 on Old Mill...
On June 17, the Southern Cove Power Reunion held a tractor pull. Due to the rain the week before, the track became muddy when the pull first began. With a little brainstorming, this problem was worked out and the pull was off. The start was delayed a few hours, which made the ending time past 11 p.m. A new flag donated by State Representative Jesse Topper was flown. At the track, the student-led Classic Tractor Enthusiasts club had a new booth. This club is open to Northern Bedford Students in...
On Friday, June 16, Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company once again held its annual ox roast. The group prepared 1,500 pounds of beef in one day and 1,000 on the other. The beef comes from Rhodes Meat Market. They begin cooking around 5:30 a.m. and finished around 10:30 a.m. Each day, beef and noodle soup and ox roast sandwiches are available for purchase. Also, there was homemade French fries, pies, ice cream and other items to be purchased. The food was sold from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday...
The Board of Supervisors of South Woodbury Township met on June 6, 2023, at the township building. Quorum was present. The township office will be closed July 4, 2023, for observance of Independence Day. The July 5, 2023, board meeting will include budget planning. Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2022 need to be reviewed. The secretary will contact Fire Company to see if someone could make the next township meeting to review. FY 2021 & 2022 Liquid Fuels Audit was completed on May 17, 2023. It was...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion met on June 8. The kitchen did very well at Mark Wisecarver’s Consignment Sale. Plow Day also went well. There were 237 hook-ups for the April tractor pull. The Texas Roadhouse fundraiser continues to be successful. Peanuts can be bought at each event and there is a coupon on each one for a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse. A speaker is in the process of being replaced at the track. Odd Short Line Tractors for the 2024 pull was passed. Mr. Hoover from Martinsburg’s Agricultural Parade Committee was pre...
Larry Violet is well known in the community and in the town of Williamsburg. He has been working as a van driver at the Village at Morrisons Cove, offering God’s word to some residents. On Thursday, May 26, Violet held his first service as chaplain at the Village. During his sermon, Violet talked about Jesus and his journey finding his disciples. Hymn signing was incorporated into his service and his wife Debbie accompanied him on the electric piano. He also incorporated a song about d...
The June 5 Woodbury Borough Council meeting was held in the Community Center Building at 7 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was called to order by President Shawn Claycomb. The secretary report from May was reviewed and approved with no changes. The treasurer’s report was also reviewed, and discussion took place on possibly taking out CDs in the future. Steps also are being taken to move accounts from Mid Penn Bank to Hometown Bank, as it is closer for the treasurer. Old business included discussion on Lower Alley storm drain r...
Thursday, May 25, Northern Bedford County High School hosted a mock accident sponsored by the Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company, the Southern Cove Ambulance Service, and the Northern Bedford County SADD Chapter. The purpose of this event was to make students think about drinking, driving, personal safety and the responsibility of mature decision-making when their lives and lives of others are involved. A simulated traffic accident was staged on the school grounds. Participants had theatrical...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion Award Banquet took place on the club grounds with about 200 folks attending. Weather was not a problem for the banquet, but quickly changed for the tractor pull, which had to be canceled due to rain and will be held Saturday, May 27, with weigh-in at 3 p.m. and start at 4 p.m. The awards, presented by President Fred Mellott, started with Distinguished Member of the Year, which went to Dennis Wiles. Steve Ayers was named Member of the Year. The Deceased Member of...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on May 2 at the township building. The building was closed on May 16 for the Municipal Primary Election. PSATS Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries was attended, and good information received. Township General Fund Audit for Fiscal Year 2022 was completed no deficiencies found. The Final Subdivision Plan for Lon Gates was approved. Sewage Management Program report was given. Seven regular inspections, one holding tank inspection and one permit were done. Community Yard Sale...
Woodbury Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023. The sidewalk in front of a home that had been torn down was damaged at that time. This situation remains ongoing, and contact will be initiated with the owner to see if anything can be done. Woodbury Community yard sale remains set for June 2 and 3. American Rescue Plan funds received will be used to fix a road on Lower Alley that has an area that is dipping. A bid was received by Russell Standard for tar and chipping the lower...
Cove Community Theater wowed the audience once again with its version of "Robin Hood the Musical." The diverse cast of children and adults kept the audience in stitches. These actors had a long day on Saturday, with a matinee and an evening show. The play and dinner lasted more than 4.5 hours. The setting of Sherwood Forest itself was amazing with the creation of the oak trees. Joshua Curry of Martinsburg played the role of Robin Hood (shown). He gave a lot of credit to the people behind the sce...
Bonnie Floyd, author of “Bound to a Promise,” was the speaker this year for Ladies Encounter on April 29, 2023. The event was held at Faith Assembly of God. Hundreds of women attended this event. The band Generations led the praise and worship. Their voices were a great inspiration to the audience. Floyd shared her testimony of love, murder, and redemption, including many miraculous updates on what her ministry is doing on the island of Barbuda. Floyd’s enthusiasm for what the ministry is doing...
The Board of Supervisors of South Woodbury Township met Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the township building. All supervisors were present. There were no public attendees. The office was closed on April 10 due to training and April 21 to 28 for a vacation day. Update on Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Financial Report for FY 2022 was to be given by a representative, but this has not happened as of yet. This will be ongoing to reach some clarification. The roadmaster reported brush had been cleared last month. Bids were opened for paving to be...
On April 8, the Southern Cove Power Reunion grounds were alive with items for sale and interested buyers. People brought their machinery, wire, animal pens, and tractors to be auctioned off. It was a beautiful day, and some attendees were there at 7 a.m. The auction did not end until 5 p.m. This auction takes place two times a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. It is a good time to get rid of items you do not need and sell to those who do. Mark Wisecarver rents the grounds for the...
On April 15, Plow Days and the first tractor pull of the year took place at the Southern Cove Power Reunion. The weather was unpredictable, but some plowing did manage to take place. Jim and Greg Clapper and Bob Reffner managed to do some plowing despite the off-and-on rain showers. Up until 12:30 p.m., it was unsure if the pull would take place, but the rain subsided enough to have it. People came from all over, anxious to participate and observe the pulls with the various sizes and makes of...
Southern Cove Power Reunion met on April 3 at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Fred Mellott. New business Bedford County Visitor Bureau reimbursed the club for 50 percent of the advertising for 2022. The sled has been repaired for events and will receive some paint this week. Gun raffle tickets are currently for sale by club members as well as raffle tickets to win a tractor at the fall events and some other prizes. Rodney and Allen Boyd will be donating the toy tractor for the event. They will also be donating a hay wagon....
Woodbury Borough had its April meeting on April 3 at 7 p.m. President Shawn Claycomb, Vice-President Tim Wentz, Ron Dibert, Secretary and Treasurer Barb Wilt, and Vince Heaton were present. Mayor Jordan Pabon was absent. Co-stars were contacted and 22 tons of salt were ordered. This will save the borough money. Tar/chip quotes from George Spinelli are being obtained and advertising will be done. This is for Lower Alley, Lodge, Grange and three small tributaries of Lower Alley. Community yard sale days are June 2 and 3. Woodbury Community Center...
On March 26, Faith United Methodist Church, located at 133 Main Street, Woodbury, held a spaghetti dinner. "We wanted to connect to the community by having this free meal," Pastor Josh Tobias said. "Since COVID, there have not been many community dinners and we wanted to change this and give folks a place to come, eat and socialize." Monetary donations are accepted, and the funds collected will be divided between Meals on Wheels and the Woodbury Food Bank. On Sunday, April 2, the church will...
Woodbury Borough Council met for its March meeting Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The borough still needs to contact G&R Excavating regarding the sidewalk where the Kauffman residence was demolished. Shawn Claycomb will be ordering one truckload of salt through Costars that will be delivered later in the year toward fall. The BCAM meeting will take place on March 22 and Ron Dibert will be attending. The borough will be putting out bids for some tar and chipping of several streets/alleys within the next couple months. The community yard sale will be...
South Woodbury Township Supervisors met on March 7 at 9 a.m. at the township building. Southern Volunteer Fire Company Financial Report for FY 2022 is waiting to be released after a representative attends a meeting to discuss. The International truck is still out for repairs. The Pa. Rural Water Association Conference is scheduled for March 27 through the 30. Southern Cove Fire Company Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS Awards Banquet is April 1 at 5 p.m. The supervisors trimmed trees this month that were close to or leaning on wires. The next meeting...
In the past month Martinsburg Mennonite Church had two events to help to increase socialization and to support community restaurants. On Wednesday, March 8, the group had lunch at 11:30 a.m. at La Fiesta Restaurant at the Blair County Airport with 16 in attendance. Each Sunday, the group gets together after church to eat dinner at another local restaurant. This past Sunday, they ate at the Spring House Grille (shown) in Roaring Spring. Nineteen attended this event. This small but mighty church...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held its monthly meeting on March 3, 2023, in the Clubhouse. Twenty-three members attended the meeting. There are now eight LED ceiling lights in the museum and an outside light in place. The tractor pull sled is getting repaired with a new pan for the upcoming season. A grader is being reviewed and repaired with new clutches. May 20 will be the club’s annual banquet on the grounds. Royal Rangers of Everett will be catering the meal. The club is having a gun raffle as a fundraiser. There are 1,200 tickets being sold....
The Cove Community Theater performed "A Murder at the Fire House" at Breezewood Firehall on March 4 and 5. The murder mystery was set within a fire company. The play This event started out with a musical production from Flint Chandler, the fire chief who was always known as a ladies man. He made his way around the room, flirting with the women and leaving a phone number with them. A murder took place and the janitor bounded into the room falling on the floor and yelling. The victim in this...
Woodcock Valley Lions once again sold its famous Swiss Steak Dinner, including noodles, corn, coleslaw, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Homemade cake was given for dessert. This was a takeout dinner only. This well-known dinner has been served by the Lions since 1985. COVID did stop the dinners for a while and they lost some members due to COVID. Deb McKnight is in charge of the kitchen and oversaw as well as packed the dinners to take out. The Lions will have meals to take out the first...
Osterburg has a new general mercantile store called O'Leary Creamery and Cafe. The store is located at 213 Heritage Road, Osterburg. This store was originally owned by Bobbie Hinton since 1983. Hinton passed away in 2022 soon after he sold his store. The new owners are Dennis and Laurie Diehl. Dennis grew up in Osterburg and his wife grew up nearby. Osterburg Creamery was one of the first creameries in Osterburg years ago. Laurie has always wanted a little cafe and her dream has become a...
On Friday, Feb. 25, Imler Fire Company opened the doors for its popular fish fry for the first time since 2020. Folks were there earlier than 3:30 p.m. waiting for the doors to open. The takeout line grew to more than 125 people and there were more than 100 people eating in. Folks were busy chatting and socializing with each other while they waited. Gary Baker and his wife Tonya spearhead this dinner and it takes a lot of volunteers to be able to make this event happen. This dinner consisted of...
On Sunday, Feb. 20, Kountry Kids 4H Club held its monthly meeting at the Southern Cove Power Reunion at 1 p.m. More than 20 children and leaders attended this event. Kountry Kids was brought to life once again after some time in October of 2022 with a meeting and the membership has been growing. The age group is 8-18. Kaytee Tew and Shelby Over are the leaders of this group. Goats, rabbits, lambs, dairy beef, pigs are just a few animals the children raise for this club. The meeting was called...
Ken Thompson (shown right) started catching Bluegills at the age of three when he could barely stand. At the age of 14, he started bass fishing. His love of bass fishing led him to a tournament in Leesburg, Fla., where he participated in the The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division season-opener at the Harris Chain of Lakes from Feb. 1 through 3. Thompson was one of 260 pro anglers and 260 co-anglers participating. The top 25 with the largest and heaviest bass were able to...
Woodbury Borough met on Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. The expenditures and treasurer report was given by Barbara Wilt. The next Bedford Co. Association of Municipalities (BCAM) meeting will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Legion. President Shawn Claycomb gave an update on tar and chipping that is to be done on Lower Alley, Lodge and Grange streets. Claycomb also discussed COSTARS, which is a co-op municipality group. He has applied to this on behalf of the borough. This will enable the borough to get salt or stone at...
On Feb. 7, South Woodbury Township held its Board of Supervisors meeting at 9 a.m. at the township building. All supervisors were present along with Keller Engineer, Guyer Brothers and Southern Cove Emergency Medical Service (SCEMS) representatives. SCEMS comments Public comments were made by SCEMS. They discussed a Mutual Aid Agreement with Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service (HALAS). This is not set in place as of yet, but the two are negotiating an agreement. This would mean that when a call is coded as needing an advanced life...
Woodbury Borough met on Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. The expenditures and treasurer report was given by Barbara Wilt. The next Bedford Co. Association of Municipalities (BCAM) meeting will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Legion. President Shawn Claycomb gave an update on tar and chipping that is to be done on Lower Alley, Lodge and Grange streets. Claycomb also discussed COSTARS, which is a co-op municipality group. He has applied to this on behalf of the borough. This will enable the borough to get salt or stone at...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion’s February meeting took place on Feb. 2 at the Club House. Over 20 members were in attendance. The secretary report was given by Melanie Clapper, club secretary. Minutes were accepted as read. Amy Mellott gave the treasurer report, and it was approved. In the discussion of old business, electricity was put in the museum building. The cost to do this was $1,600. More light will be added outside and inside of this building soon. Barb Detwiler, who oversees the kitchen, stressed that more help is needed for the even...
Hydroponic farming is not new to Peach Hill. They have been growing tomatoes this way for 30 years. But over time updates are needed and in the winter of 2022, a new controlled environment greenhouse was built. Peach Hill owners looked to a company called Cropking of Ohio. Cropking has many customers in the United States and in more than 20 countries. After determining how big they wanted the greenhouse to be and working with the designing crew, this new adventure began. This system is far beyon...
On Monday, Jan. 9, Circle K Gifts in Woodbury and Denny Shoemaker (shown left) held a joint fundraiser for the Over's Christmas tree in Woodbury. Refreshments followed the presentation. This tree has been a tradition and an icon of Woodbury for many years. It has become very big, and the cost of electricity can be high especially since it is decorated with large bulb Christmas Lights. The tree is 97 years old now. For weeks leading up to the fundraiser, Shoemaker made postcards of places in the...
The first meeting of Southern Cove Power Reunion was held on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. in the club house. The secretary report was given by Melanie Clapper and approved. The treasury report and profit and loss comparison sheet were given by Amy Mellott and both were approved. Banners at the track were taken down for the winter and the kitchen and bathrooms were winterized. A budget had been set at last meeting to get electricity put into the new building and this process has been started. Also, a budget...
South Woodbury Township's monthly meeting featured nominations from supervisors and a change in positions. Rick Musselman will move to vice chair and John Hileman will move to chair. Rachael White will remain secretary/treasurer and Jay Claycomb will remain a supervisor. Ritchey, Ritchey and Koontz will remain the CPA Auditor. Wages and benefits were set. The laborer and secretary/treasurer wages are $16 an hour. There was an increase in vacation days from 8 to 12 for the secretary/treasurer....
Woodbury Borough held its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 in the Community Center. All members were present except for the mayor. The treasurer report was given by Secretary/Treasurer Barb Wilt and was approved. There is a balance of $187.523 in the General and State Aid accounts. The BCAM meeting will be held on March 22 at 7 p.m. at Bedford Legion. There are two meetings a year and each borough must attend one of the two meetings to get money reimbursement. The next meeting date is to be determined. Borough News magazines were...
