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Ordinance 336 Dangerous Structures was the topic of conversation at the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting last Monday evening, April 3. A house owned by Amy Morris on 1st Street was at the center. Morris had applied for Community Development Block Grant funding for renovations for her house. Upon inspection of the house, the floors were buckling and it was deemed that the foundation of the structure was not secure. A make-shift crawl space was made under the property that attributed to the issues. Tim Campbell of Stiffler-McGraw, who...
At last month’s Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting, issues with Cenveo and what they were dumping down their drains were discussed. Authority members wanted to meet with Cenveo personnel to discuss findings and ways for Cenveo to rectify their actions. Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh gave an update during last Tuesday’s meeting, March 14. Clabaugh said a site visit and tour of the property was made in early March. He said Cenveo did have some items in place to fix complaints. “The history between you (Authority) and Cenveo is lo...
During her superintendent’s report last Tuesday evening, March 21, Lisa Murgas pulled up the PVAS website to discuss test scores. The website offers scores and charts from both the Keystone Exams and PSSA scores over a typical five-year span. “This gives us an idea of where our students are,” Murgas said. The school district is meeting targets in math testing, and the charts showed exemplary growth in sixth grade. With English and language arts, most targets were met but there is work to be done. “We need to continuously target what we need to...
There will be a new food truck hitting the streets of Williamsburg and surrounding areas soon. Keep your eyes out for Tabbycakes Bakes LLC. Tabbycakes is the brain child of Williamsburg native Tabitha Clowson, who is combining her love of sugar and baking into a new, tasty food truck. "I'm just a girl from Williamsburg with a passion for sugar. I've had a sweet tooth for as long as I can remember," Clowson said. Clowson grew up in Williamsburg and went to Penn State. The name for her business...
Catharine Township Supervisors heard from Auditor Daryl Cole about the 2022 audit report during last Thursday evening’s meeting. Cole said that there were four new items on the audit report, but praised Secretary Heather Flaig for working hard for the township and having items organized. One of the biggest indiscretions of the audit was the capital reserve funds: $10,000 was used out of capital reserve during 2022. Part of the budget is supposed to have ways to replenish the capital reserve, and that was missing from the budget. Cole also e...
Williamsburg Borough Council discussed a proposed speed limit sign, much like the one in Hollidaysburg. “It’s a good thing for reminders,” Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise said. The borough wanted the public to know that it is 25 mph along most of the streets in town, “and that’s fast,” Council member Ed Patterson said. The council said they would look into this, and no further discussion was held. The borough received the USDA Grant. The grant is for $16,570 and was used for HVAC upgrades in both the borough offices and fire company. Th...
With Easter coming up in just a few short weeks, I thought it was time to kick this back up with some Gorsuch family Easter traditions. We were raised Russian Orthodox, and our old church is the current location of the River Valley Custom Apparel shop in Williamsburg (or what is considered to be Ganister.) Our Easter holiday doesn’t always fall with the Christian Easter holiday and is usually the week after. I have so many wonderful memories of Easter at the Orthodox Church. Waking up early, getting a fabulous Easter dress, and packing our b...
The Williamsburg Lions Club met on Monday, March 13, at the United Methodist Church, Williamsburg. The group discussed working in the community of Williamsburg and surrounding areas to better the communities involved. The Huntingdon PRIDE telethon will be this weekend, March 15 to 18. According to its website, "PRIDE is an all inclusive, nondiscriminatory organization for persons with disabilities caused by birth defects, injury, disease, learning and developmental disorders, again and other...
With the increase of land development in Woodbury Township, supervisors advised Solicitor Aimee Willett and Engineer Jim Young to work on an update of their SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance). The update will contain revisions and planning recommendations to make the land development process in the township easier. “It’s just consistent with what’s current,” Young said. The process will look into ordinances 509 and 511, which specifically work with stormwater management and sediment/erosion control. “We just want to streamlin...
Following Joe Detwiler’s resignation from the Williamsburg School Board, Jimmy Grager has taken the seat. “I see how much just this high school diploma did for me, and I’m hoping that it’ll give students a solid foundation to build upon as they grow,” Grager said. Both Grager and his wife Julie graduated from Williamsburg. Following graduation, Grager left to start his Air Force career in the Fall of 1998. After retiring in 2018 with 20 years in the military, Grager and wife moved back to the district. “The sense of community, the friendships...
A small crowd and a signed petition highlighted the Catharine Township meeting, on Thursday, Feb. 16. The small crowd was made up of neighbors and residents in and around the Oak Alley area of the township, all signing a petition and airing their complaints about a resident on Oak Alley. Complaints stemmed from working late at night to tearing up the alley with equipment. Solicitor Nathan Karn was in attendance at the meeting, and he said he would look into next steps as to how to pursue the situation. The township would like to take over...
It's been said that a good pastor can make or break a church, and for the last five years, the Grace Pointe Community Church of God has had a phenomenal pastor in Jim Spivey. It was announced earlier this month that Spivey had taken on a new church in Danville, Va. Feb. 26 was his last official service at the church. For Spivey, this goodbye is nothing short of bittersweet. "We loved being here - my family came together here," Spivey said. Spivey and his wife Ondria finalized the adoption of...
Three borough residents — Cassie Roberts, Jimmy Grager, and Jenny O — all were interviewed by the Williamsburg Community School Board during last Tuesday evening’s meeting. The empty seat comes from the resignation of Joe Detwiler who was moving out of the borough. Following interviews, Board did a straw poll just to see what the results could be. At first, it was 4 (O), 3 (Grager) and 1 (Roberts). Another poll was conducted again where the vote was 4-4 — each for Grager and O. In the middle of the meeting, Dr. Carlee Ranalli made a motion...
Spring is less than a month away; can you believe that? For a winter lover as myself, I still am wishing and hoping for one big snow storm, but I do love that it is closer to warmer weather and time to be outside with my preschoolers and my dog. This inspired my question for the week – what is your favorite part of spring? Here is what a few residents had to say: Cheryl Teeters: Knowing that winter is finally over. Sheryl Wagner: The smell of freshly cut grass Polly Eastep: Warmer temperatures Cindy Blontz: Bunnies, birds, and flowers S...
Beginning in 2014, “IF: Gathering” was launched in Dallas, TX. It was an all-female event talking about their beliefs in God and how to be a good disciple. The Williamsburg United Methodist Church is bringing the “IF: Gathering” to Williamsburg. Organizer Cassie Roberts talked about the event and remarked how it changed her life when she watched it with her daughter Haley last year. The event in Dallas for this year sold out in mere hours, and Roberts was left wondering: how can we bring this event to Williamsburg? Enter the world of virtual...
“It’s up to you. It’s a matter of policy,” Stiffler McGraw Engineer John Clabaugh said as he addressed the Williamsburg Municipal Authority during its meeting last Tuesday morning. Clabaugh said there has been questionable discharge coming from Cenveo again – hand towels, syringes, and commercial-grade adhesive has all been found. “This has got to stop,”authority member Harry Mullins said. Clabaugh said Cenveo has been consistently better since the authority’s last meeting. The authority discussed contacting Solicitor Nathan Karn about a dr...
Love is in the air! Can't you feel it? I love the "season of love," which is what I call it to my preschoolers. On Feb. 13, we celebrated our "Season of Love" party and talked about all the things we love – our dog, our families, McDonald's and of course, their beloved teacher Miss Natalie. Continuing on with our theme about love, I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg: what do you love most about your significant other? Here is what a few had to say: Marge Troxell: He takes good care o...
Williamsburg graduate Abigail Allison-Peace presented to the Williamsburg Lions Club during their general meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, at the United Methodist Church. Allison-Peace talked to Lions Club members about what she does in the community: running In-Tune Mental Health on 2nd Street. Allison-Peace grew up in Williamsburg and moved back after her children graduated from Hollidaysburg. Allison-Peace and President Mary Ann Beccera talked about how "heartbreaking" the state of Williamsburg wa...
Pastor Matthew Roberts attended the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting last Monday evening, Feb. 6, to talk about storm drain installation at the United Methodist Church corner. The church recently installed an accessible entrance in the basement. Roberts explained that if it rains hard and the door is open, the water will definitely get in. Roberts, along with other council members, discussed a drain installation to help prevent run off and draining concerns. Jim Foreso made the motion to...
Speaking of Buffalo Chicken Dip, I am always asked to bring this to parties, so I thought I’d share my secret recipe with all of you. Ingredients: 3 cups shredded chicken breast 3 Tbsp. Chicken broth 2 packages cream cheese softened 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, plus 1 cup for topping Directions: Fry chicken until cooked in skillet with olive oil. Take chicken out when no longer pink, and shred with a knife. Using the same pot, add in...
Following some complaints about the recently adopted noise ordinance, Woodbury supervisors reiterated that agricultural vehicles are exempt from the ordinance. Woodbury Township is still looking for road-workers – part-time and full-time; if you are interested in a position for the Township, please contact the Township. Woodbury Secretary Kelsie Lego asked about the budget and if checks could be mailed with regard to donations. Supervisors said that was permissible, and that the donations to both the library ($200) and to the Ambulance S...
We are going to take a step back on the love this week and talk about the Super Bowl! Although my team isn’t playing in it, I can still watch the big game with the best snacks. I am always trying to come up with some different snacks and I cannot wait to cook. The Veteran’s Memorial Center is also hosting their first “Super Wing Night” before the big game beginning at 4 p.m. Fresh cut wings with eight flavors and fries will be sold. All this food inspired my question for the week. What is your go-to Super Bowl party food? Here is what a few r...
"We want to be known for more than just a week out of the year," Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason said of the Farm Show. The Farm Show has now expanded into many different events throughout the year including spring and fall craft shows, the benefit auction, and cattle shows. "We want to be accessible for the community to hold events, and give back," Secretary Angie Walason said. One of the goals for the Farm Show is to bring back the benefit auction, which will be held on Saturday, March...
I recently went to Zmac’s Riverside Grill in Hollidaysburg with my mom and my friends to celebrate a friend’s birthday. On the menu, they had Barney sandwiches. For those of you who don’t speak fluent Williamsburg – Barneys are roast beef sandwiches with melted provolone cheese served in a garlic bread blanket. Barney sandwiches were made famous by a number of Williamsburg residents – most notably, Louis Sotille of Louie’s Coral Lounge. This lounge is where Suzanne, the lovely waitress, was serving these tasty sandwiches up to quite a han...
This basketball season, two Lady Pirate players – Jayla Woodruff and Ayla Hileman – were welcomed to the hallowed halls of the 1,000-Point Club. Jayla Woodruff Woodruff is a senior at Williamsburg High School, and credits her father and coach Amy Hileman as her mentors for basketball. When asked who her favorite all-time teammates are, Woodruff said, "I love playing with my whole team. I grew up with most of this team my whole life and I'm glad I got to go through my high school basketball car...
“I see no issues,” Catharine Township Supervisor Heather Flaig said of the proposed Red Kitchen remodel presented to supervisors during last Thursday evening’s meeting. Shawn Brubaker, on behalf of the Farm Show, presented three different options of the remodel to the Farm Show’s Red Kitchen that has shown need for a new facelift. Brubaker told supervisors that the first option, which included more of an L-shape kitchen was preferred by the Farm Show Board. Flaig explained that the Farm Show would need both a demolition and a building permit,...
The Williamsburg Community School Board is down one director following last Tuesday evening's meeting. Joe Detwiler, elected in 2021, resigned as director during the meeting, due to moving out of the borough district. Detwiler and his family will be moving to Woodbury Township and will seek a Woodbury Township director seat in the upcoming election. Detwiler's tenure, although short, proved to be an inspiration for some other directors. Adam Hileman said of Detwiler, "It has been an absolute...
Mike and Britt Biddle recently bought the former First National Bank building to turn it into a permanent home of Biddle's Brewing. "We are just super fortunate," Britt said. The bank building is right beside the current home of the coffee trailer. For that space, Britt explains that they want to use that as a "green space" for food trucks and festivals - "basically a hub for the community." The Biddles are looking to expand their menus by having more drink choices and "to-go breakfasts,"...
More often than not, we are blessed with the people we have and know in our lives. We often don’t realize how much of an impact they’ve had on our lives until they are gone and we can’t tell them. This sad but truthful notion inspired my very popular question this week: If you had a chance to have an hour-long conversation with someone, dead or alive, celebrity or not – who would it be and why? Here is what a few had to say: Zena Saylor: My son Joey – because we miss and love him so much. Polly Eastep: My first husband Ron to tell him I’m o...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority opened its first meeting of 2023 on the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 9 a.m. The first order of business was to elect new officers – Chet Bingham made the motion to keep the same officers as 2022 with Stan Grove seconding, motion passed. Stiffler-McGraw engineer John Clabaugh sent his report – all grants applied for by the municipal authority were submitted. Clabaugh explained that the authority wouldn’t hear back about those grants until June or July of this year. It was reiterated to authority m...
A reorganizational meeting was held on Monday, Jan. 3, for Woodbury Township. Joe Lansberry was once again voted chairman with Ed Clark as vice chairman and Craig Hamilton as supervisor. Kelsie Lego was reappointed as the township’s secretary/treasurer. The current roadworkers were reappointed: Keith Carper and Roadmaster Craig Hamilton. Clark made a motion to give each employee a 3-percent raise with Lansberry seconding. The motion passed. For 38 years, Glenn Speacht was Woodbury’s representative on the Williamsburg Fire Commission. Unf...
During its Jan. 3 meeting the Williamsburg Borough made some administrative reappointments. These included retaining Evey Black Law Offices as the solicitor for the borough, the borough manager/secretary/treasurer, and all current borough employees. The borough also introduced its agreement with CCIS for rental/building code enforcement. Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise praised borough employees for their “excellent plow job” over the last few snow storms. Mayor Ted Hyle reiterated that appreciation for borough plowing. Hyle explained that res...
Catharine Township Supervisors met last Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, for their annual reorganizational meeting. Ralph Rispoli made the motion to reappoint Chairman Heather Flaig. The vice chairman for the township will be Ralph Rispoli and the supervisor will be Ken Brenneman. The following reappointments were made: Heather Flaig as the township secretary, Ken Brenneman as the township treasurer, roadworkers Shawn Zimmerman and Troy Richardson, laborer Lisa Imler and Roadmaster Michael Fay. The following auditors were appointed: Daryl Cole with a 6...
Many of us can’t wait to say goodbye to the previous year and hello to this “new year, new me” mentality. However, for some, 2022 had lots of great moments, and that’s what inspired my question for this week – what was your favorite or best moment of 2022? Here is what a few had to say: Suzanne Gorsuch: Retirement Sarah Dean: Buying our house in Williamsburg Jill Stone: When our 10th grandson was born – one of many blessings! Polly Eastep: Celebrated Mom’s 98th birthday Patrick Detwiler: Going to the Westmoreland Airshow with my Aunt and Uncl...
It's often been said that someone's trash is another person's treasure. For Williamsburg resident Judy Hanna, this couldn't be more true. The self-proclaimed "dumpster diver" enjoys turning someone else's trash into new and unique treasures. "I just hate throwing stuff away," Hanna said. "There's a lot of stuff you can do with junk." For Hanna, buying items at auctions and other sales is in her blood. She enjoys buying items and revamping them into something new. One of her favorite crafting...
6 is almost done. I just feel like the whole year flew by. Each year, I do a year in review of Williamsburg. I just can’t be anything but optimistic for the things ahead for Williamsburg in 2023. Williamsburg has potential; we all know that. We have a community that continues to support each other. Attending the meetings of the Penn State students with their hopes for our town brought me much hope for what Williamsburg can be – a thriving town. We have the building blocks for quite a comeback for Williamsburg. Taking the tours with Cat...
During its meeting, rescheduled for last Thursday, Dec. 22, Catharine Township Supervisors passed the 2023 budget, with another increase in the millage. Chairman Heather Flaig made the motion to adopt the budget with Ken Brenneman seconding. The motion passed. A complaint was made about a property in the Edgewood Drive section of Catharine Township about junk cars. Flaig made mention that following a drive-by inspection of the property there were “a lot of vehicles” on the property. Flaig made a motion to send a letter to homeowners regarding t...
For many years, the question always arises – what was your favorite holiday memory or your favorite gift? For me, I always have the same answer. It is my honor to share this wonderful memory with all you readers this holiday season. Back in 1997 when the famous Titanic movie came to theaters, one of the hottest ticket items was that infamous necklace that Rose donned in the movie. When Avon was popular, my mom would bring the Avon book home after work and ask if there was anything I’d like in it. Christmas of 1998, I was adamant. There was onl...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority voted during its Tuesday evening meeting to continue contracts with both Stiffler-McGraw and Young, Oakes and Brown for another year. Borough Manager Joe Lansberry discussed a service contract with Kuntze, who repairs equipment at the well site. The service program, which includes the probes the authority uses, is $6,000 yearly and gives the authority a lifetime warranty on parts. The motion passed. Williamsburg Municipal Authority meetings will now be held the second Tuesday of each month at 9...
‘Tis the season for Christmas movies. Typically, on the weekends, you can find me watching my favorite show, Dateline, watching my Baltimore Ravens or finding a sappy, romance movie on either Hallmark or Lifetime. This inspired my question for the week – what is your favorite Christmas movie or special? Here is what a few residents had to say: Rebecca Miller: White Christmas Don Zimmerman: Roadhouse Christina Hatch: It’s a Wonderful Life Holly Hamilton: Elf – Buddy is like an autistic kid and I connect to that. James Flaig: Walton’s Christmas A...
Borough Resident John Dixon attended the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting to ask about rental inspectors. Dixon claimed he had a bad experience with the current rental inspector the borough has and said his inspection for his rental properties was coming up and he refuses to let the inspector see or come onto his property. Solicitor Nathan Karn said if the inspector was unable to do the inspection, Dixon would lose his certificate to rent in that complex. “If you want to evict 15 families, that’s on you,” Dixon said to the council. Borou...
Voting was critical during last Tuesday evening’s Williamsburg School Board meeting when Dr. Barry England pulled a 5-4 vote to continue his tenure as school board president; the other 4 votes were for Patricia Kensinger. Following the vote, Dr. England praised the school district and administration. “We are very blessed here — great administration,” England said. “We do a good job here.” England went on to say that many people approach him and express their surprise that a school as little as Williamsburg is still around. “Although w...
Every year, I’ve willed myself to make a new cookie to try and bake. Last year, I made snickerdoodles. Growing up, we were raised on the standard — sugar, chocolate chip and peanut butter blossoms, so I never got to experience what a snickerdoodle was. Now, I get to share the recipe with all of you. Snickerdoodles Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 3/4 cup flour 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 1 1/2...
“We are satisfied with it,” Woodbury Township supervisors said about the 2023 budget that was passed during last Thursday night’s township meeting. The budget has no millage ordinance, and is similar to last year’s. Lansberry made the motion to adopt the budget with Craig Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. Following the purchase of the F600 truck, the township said the tires on it would not be suitable for snow plowing. Supervisors discussed either selling or trading the tires. Lansberry made the motion to sell or trade the tires, which p...
When we think of giving for the holiday season, items such as monetary donations come to mind, but for one Williamsburg woman, socks are the best thing to give. For six years, Tabitha Clowson has been collecting socks throughout Williamsburg for the holiday season. "New socks are the least donated items of clothing, yet one of the most needed items in shelters. Socks keep feet dry, free from disease and warm," Clowson said. "Living on the street, many unsheltered people rarely take their shoes...
This time of year, we often think of Christmas songs playing in the background. Whether we are at church or out shopping, Christmas songs are always ready to put you in the holiday spirit. This inspired my question this week: what is your favorite Christmas song/carol? Here is what a few residents had to say: Kim Lester: “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Judy Garland Charlie Webb, Sr.: “Little Drummer Boy” Bonnie Good: “Silver Bells” Amy Holencik: “The Coventry Carol” Marianne Nicholas: “Silent Night” Diana Barroner: “The Firs...
It’s been some time since I’ve shared a recipe, and I think that I should drum it back up for the holiday season. This month will be all about sweets, mainly cookies. I learned to bake from my mom, Suzanne at a young age and that love of cooking and baking remains with me still to this day. I love to cook and bake for the people I love. This week will be one of my favorite cookies – Peanut Butter Blossoms. Peanut Butter Blossoms Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 c...
Williamsburg is coming together to make sure the Christmas spirit is shown throughout the town. There are many events leading up to the Christmas tree lighting and the shop local event. Toy drives and donations Belly Busters Food Truck and Catering is once again sponsoring its annual Christmas Drive. Currently, there are donation boxes set up at Williamsburg stores and businesses. Belly Busters is looking for donations of toys, winter clothes, and other items to make sure Christmas is great for...
At the Nov. 15 Williamsburg Community School Board's meeting, Elementary Principal Jennifer Metzler spoke on many activities taking place at the elementary school: • Parent-teacher conferences took place Nov. 21 and 22. • The elementary student council members are also organizing a sock drive to collect socks for the homeless shelter. • Mrs. Laughlin, the district's social worker, and members of the Kindness Club planned activities for World Kindness Week. Each day, a new kindness challenge i...
Happy Thanksgiving! This year, though it has flown by, has given us a lot to be thankful for. This inspired my question this week: what are you thankful for this year? Here is what some residents had to say: Polly Eastep: That I have my 98 year old mother to celebrate with me. Dawn Mattern: My children, the two new grandchildren and the new family formed from having the grandchildren – very thankful and blessed. Dotty Herd: Salvation Melissa Wilson: My people Chris Weidig: My family Elizabeth S...
