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Roaring Spring Water, a fifth-generation family-owned company in Roaring Spring Borough, has been sold. Cott Corp., a provider of home and office bottled water delivery services in North America and Europe, announced last week that DS Services of America Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cott, acquired “substantially all” of the assets of Roaring Spring Water. Roaring Spring Water was founded in 1981 and provided bottled water delivery and coffee service to more than 30 counties in central Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and nor...
The Village Closet & Country Store at Townes Edge Exchange, just west of Martinsburg along State Route 164, has been demolished to make way for a new building. T.L. Long Excavating Inc., Martinsburg, on Jan. 28 began demolishing the store along with the unused portion of the west end of the building that featured former pizza and insurance businesses. Garman Brothers Construction LLC, Williamsburg, is the main contractor. According to Eugene Garman, the new building will have the same...
When familial relations fracture, it takes all sides to be willing to come together to heal the wounds. So, what happens if one of those sides passes away, taking any hope of reconciliation to the grave? For former Williamsburg resident and first-time author Patricia Moser, she found a way to forgive her father and bring closure to a relationship that for many reasons remained strained to the day he died. Her debut novel, "A Journey Through Heaven," provided Moser a unique way to connect with...
A mid-morning fire in Williamsburg on Thursday, Jan. 23, left one couple homeless and claimed the lives of two pets. Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ted Hyle said the alarm came in around 10:20 a.m. for a fire at 809 W. Second St. Crews from Roaring Spring, Hollidaysburg, Martinsburg, Geeseytown and Bellwood assisted Williamsburg. Alexandria manned the Williamsburg station on stand-by. Hyle said they had the fire under control in about 90 minutes but that the home appears to be a...
Members of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to 243 calls, including 218 emergency calls, during 2019, according to a report filed by Randy Acker, fire chief. The total loss from fires in 2019 was $554,000. In Martinsburg Borough, firefighters responded to 63 calls, including 54 emergency calls. The total loss of $342,000 was the result of three structure fires totaling $310,000 in loss and one vehicle (bus) fire (a $32,000 loss). Firefighters responded to 76 calls in North Woodbury Township, including 71 emergency calls. The...
No-till, cover crop and soil health advocates and those who want to learn more about these practices have been invited to join the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance to hear from a national speaker at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show Building, Williamsburg, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, to learn more about building productive no-till soils. All are invited to the free event, which will begin at 9 a.m., concluding with a pizza lunch. Jim Hoorman will speak at the event. Hoorman is a soil health specialist, recently retired from USDA NRCS. Encompassing a...
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.” You will notice that we have continued with the change we made last year to the mailing of our Christmas Cards this season. We hope you enjoy the updates that we are providing. The park has made a conscious decision to reinvest revenues from programs and donations from our patro...
I read with amusement the opinion of Rick Boston, staff writer, in the Jan. 16, 2020, edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald. Boston's column stressed the required cohesiveness of the Blair County Board of Commissioners moving forward and the need for unity. Although I enjoyed Boston's cleverly worded article, I must admit I got slightly dizzy from all the political spin. While I totally agree with the need for cohesiveness and unity, I also think the editorial would have been more complete if Boston had sprinkled in a little truth. I admit that...
Donated in memory of Delores "Dee" Verbonitz, this cookbook is all about gathering people together over food. Anyone who knew Dee, knew she was always cooking a big meal for her family. When she wasn't cooking for her large family, Dee was helping out with food for school functions, sports events, church meals, and community fundraisers. "Feed Your People" was written by Leslie Jonath with the help of 18 Reasons, a nonprofit organization seeking to "empower the community with confidence and...
Herald of Jan. 24, 1895 J.B. Skyles Esq. spent 10 days in Harrisburg and Carlisle on business connected with electric railway interests. He attended the inauguration of Daniel Hartman Hastings as governor on Jan. 15. Ex-Gov. Robert E. Pattison was nominated as the Democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia. The new governor appointed A.S. Landis of Hollidaysburg as one of the directors of the State Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Six two-horse sleds loaded with pupils of the schools of Roaring Spring passed through Martinsburg on...
Herald of Jan. 27, 1970 The Spring Cove Junior High School building will be formally presented to the school district by the architects during the dedication program to be held in the school’s auditorium. The dedication is the first public program scheduled in the auditorium, and school officials are hoping for a capacity audience to inaugurate its use. They have invited the public to attend. Two large-group instruction areas, normally closed off for classroom use, will be open to provide a total seating capacity of 848. “The YMCA doesn’t need...
Herald of Jan. 30, 1920 Opening an intensive army recruit drive in this county to extend over the present week, Sergeant Luther Jones, in charge of the Altoona recruiting station, received a squad of helpers from Harrisburg Monday morning and sent them out to establish temporary stations in Blair county towns during the drive period. Sergeant Tom Tullor is stationed at Claysburg, Corporal Agustus G. Goldstein has charge of the station at Williamsburg and Private First Class Henry R. Gray is in charge of the Martinsburg office. A jolly party of...
Herald of Jan. 26, 1995 Spring Cove school teachers would receive pay increases of $1,700 a year for the next four years under a contract approved last week by both the teachers and the school board. Peggy R. Shaffer, school board secretary, said the increase in salaries would cost the school district about $240,000 additional each year or nearly $1 million over the four years. The Martinsburg Brethren in Christ congregation consecrated Glenn D. Miller of Woodbury RD to a five-year term as a deacon in the congregation. Two local drivers were...
Herald of Feb. 1, 1945 With less than two tons of coal in the cellar, the 250 or more pupils of the Martinsburg schools were sent to their homes at 12:30 o’clock Wednesday noon and the building closed for the remainder of the day. A forenoon session was being held today, but it was announced that a full day session would be held Friday, and all of next week so far as known, as an additional supply of coal has been delivered. From 1/2 to 3/4 of a ton of coal is needed to keep the rooms warm when school is in session the full day. The Cove H...
Herald of Jan. 28 2010 It’s official: Roaring Spring Borough will purchase two properties owned by the Spring Cove School District. Voting at a brief special meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, the five council members who were present were unanimous in the decision to purchase the two parcels. The properties are the Roaring Spring Elementary School, formerly Roaring Spring High School, at 239 Poplar St., and the annex building and paved playground at 230 Poplar St. Each parcel will be purchased for $1. The borough will be responsible for $45,000 to c...
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP BLAIR COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PAW PAW ROAD CROSS PIPE REPLACEMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the cross-pipe replacement along Paw Paw Road in Freedom Township will be accepted until 10:00 AM prevailing time, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Freedom Township office, located at 131 Municipal Street, East Freedom, PA 16637. Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “FREEDOM TOWNSHIP – PAW PAW ROAD CROSS PIPE REPLACEMENT”. Proposals will then be publicly opened and read aloud...
BABB, Barbara, 81, New Paltz, N.Y. BRITTON, Dorothy M., 83, Woodbury HOOVER, Jennifer L. “Jenny,” 55, Martinsburg POTE, Daisy M., 92, Roaring Spring STEELE, Peggy G. (Myers), 89, Roaring Spring SVITANA, Paul E., 88, East Freedom... Full story
Barbara Babb, 81, of New Paltz, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Woodland Pond, New Paltz, N.Y., in the Great Room (assisted living section). An additional service for family and long-distance friends will be scheduled at a later date. Born on Sept. 11, 1938, in Roaring Spring, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Louis and Katherine (Bayer) Foster. She...
Dorothy M. Britton, 83, of Woodbury, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at Christ Church, in Roaring Spring. The Rev. Dr. Joel C. Kletzing officiated. Dorothy was born on Sept. 2, 1936, in Sherman Valley, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Warsing) Steele. Dorothy was united in marriage to William C. Britton in Portage. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 2011. Dorothy is survived by daughter...
Jennifer L. “Jenny” Hoover, 55, of Martinsburg, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at home, following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. Monsignor Allen Zeth will officiate. Inurnment will be made in Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury. Jenny was born on March 23, 1964, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Merle and Virginia (Garber) Hoover. She was raised in the home of the late Paul and Angeline Hoover. She is...
Daisy M. Pote, 92, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, following a brief illness. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring; . A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Pastor Charles Baughman will officiate. Inurnment will be made in Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit. Daisy was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in...
Peggy G. (Myers) Steele, 89, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness. A funeral was held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring. The Rev. Kevin Locker officiated. Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Peggy was born on Aug. 13, 1930, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Orville and Margaret (Blattenberger) Myers. She married Donald E. Steele on Oct. 12, 1951....
Paul E. Svitana, 88, of East Freedom, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. A funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Newry. Father Allen P. Zeth officiated. Committal was at Old St. Patrick Cemetery, Newry. Paul was born on Jan. 1, 1932, in Six Mile Run, a son of the late Andy and Elizabeth (Majoros) Svitana. He married Bernice A. Elder. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 2014....
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar on Jan. 22 reminded Pennsylvania high school students that they still have time to participate in the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (GCEA) program by registering their eligible peers to vote in the April 28 primary. “This is an ideal time for high school students to organize voter registration drives as interest in the 2020 presidential election ramps up,” Secretary Boockvar said. “They can also help educate voters about new election reforms that will make voting in the commonwealth easier...
Megan Hartman scored her 1,000th career point during Claysburg-Kimmel's 66-46 setback to visiting Juniata Valley on Jan. 22. Juniata Valley led 28-20 at halftime before closing the game with a 38-26 run. Hartman drained five 3-pointers on the night. She became the 13th Lady Bulldog to score at least 1,000 points during their high school career. Bailey Garver and Rebekah Claar each added 10 points in the setback. C-K 51, West Branch 17 At C-K on Jan. 24, the Lady Bulldogs raced to a 21-1 lead...
It was three up and three opponents down for the Central Lady Dragon hoopsters as they raised their record to 12-4 on the season. CHS scored wins over Tussey Mountain, Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte. CHS 43, Tussey 41 On Jan. 20, the team traveled over the mountain to battle a tough Tussey Mountain squad and returned with a hard-fought 43-41 victory. Kylie Metzger exploded for 25 points, including an impressive 13 of 14 at the foul line. Madison Eicher added eight points and Bailey Heuston five. The game was tied at 41 with 13 seconds...
The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team fell to visiting Claysburg-Kimmel on Jan. 20, 54-35. C-K turned a 15-13 lead after one quarter into an 11-point halftime lead following a 13-4 run in the second quarter. The Lady Bulldogs controlled the second half 26-18. Megan Hartman scored a game-high 18 points, including two 3-pointers, to lead C-K. Bailey Garver scored 12 points, and Rebekah Claar nailed three 3-pointers and finished with nine points. Kendel Norris paced Williamsburg with 16 points. Teammate Jayla Woodruff added 13 p...
The Northern Bedford girls’ basketball team took the lead early and hung on for a 36-30 win on the road at Forbes Road on Jan. 21. The Lady Panthers improved a three-point halftime lead to 27-20 by the end of the third period and with continued strong defense held off any hopes of a Lady Cardinal comeback. “We did some things very well defensively tonight,” NB coach Jon Ewart said. “We are still struggling offensively, but our defense definitely won us this game.” Madison Johnson scored 14 points and Makayla Hall added 10 to lead the Lady Panth...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys’ basketball team suffered a 59-46 loss at West Branch on Jan. 22. Leading 16-9 after the first quarter, the Bulldogs were outscored 50-30 during the final three quarters, including 37-19 in the second half. Kyle Glass led C-K with a game-high 22 points, including four of the team’s eight 3-pointers. Corey Chamberlain and Parker Dibert (three 3-pointers) each added nine points for the Bulldogs....
The Claysburg-Kimmel wrestling team was forced to forfeit five matches during a 39-24 setback to visiting Juniata Valley on Jan. 21. The Bulldogs scored their team points on the strength of falls by Cade Keithley (138 pounds) and Kobe Harr (160) and a forfeit win by Cole Claycomb (132). There was no match at 285, 106 and 113 pounds. Mo Valley 22, C-K 21 Three forfeits and one major decision helped visiting Moshannon Valley nudge past C-K 22-21 on Jan. 23. The match had six bouts that were double forfeits. C-K scored its team points via falls...
The Central Dragon basketball team recorded three wins, two in the Mountain League, to improve its record to 13-5 on the season. CHS 71, Forest Hills 52 On Jan. 20, the Dragons hosted Forest Hills (2-12) and won decisively 71-52. Central led 20-13 after one quarter and 41-26 at the half. After a huge third frame (22-10), Central was able to play a variety of players in the final quarter. Hunter Klotz had 21 points, Braden Kitt 15 and Jacob Eberlin 12. CHS 65, BEA 44 On Jan. 21, the team...
Northern Bedford’s boys’ basketball team rode some hot shooting to a 76-50 win at Glendale in an inter-divisional contest on Jan. 22. The Panthers got out to a 40-25 lead by halftime and cruised to the victory. “We played pretty well and it was good to get a second consecutive win,” NB coach Randy Meck said. Caleb Diehl, Haden Foor and Thad Leidy each had 17 points for the Panthers, while Dakota Claar chipped in with 12. “We had good balanced scoring and played better on the defensive end than we have been,” Meck continued. Tussey 91, NB 86 N...
In response to requests from hunters, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners on Jan. 25 directed agency wildlife-management staff to examine the potential biological impacts of extending the archery deer season to the start of the statewide general bear season, and opening the raccoon hunting season earlier in October. There was extensive public testimony at today’s meeting in support of creating a longer archery season that would allow bowhunters to hunt deeper into the whitetail rut, and at least one suggestion that raccoon season s...
If you watch television, you know there are various groups that reward various types of performers with awards. You can watch the Emmys, the Grammys, the ESPYs, and other award shows. Individuals and groups receiving these awards appear to be appreciative of their recognition. With that in mind, I have decided that I want to propose some awards for local groups who have done positive things for sportsmen. I am calling these awards "The Rich Tate Awards," nicknamed "The Outsiders." Recipients of...
The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team raced to a 21-point halftime lead against Saint Joseph Catholic Academy on Jan. 21 and cruised to a 74-51 victory. The Blue Pirates led 17-6 after one quarter and pushed it to 36-15 at the break. WHS had the scoring edge in the second half 38-36. Shane Brantner led Williamsburg with 18 points and added 13 rebounds. Lambert Palmer scored 14 points to go along with 18 rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Drew Hileman added 12 points, including two 3-pointers. Josiah Dowey handed out f...
Hunters with multiple deer tags might soon be free of the restriction to tag the first deer they harvest before attempting to harvest a second. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners on Jan. 25 voted preliminarily to approve a measure that would make effective statewide the tagging requirements that currently apply in the state’s Special Regulations Areas, where hunters possessing multiple tags may attempt to fill them without first tagging a harvested deer. The commissioners said lifting the restriction would benefit deer hunters with m...
The Central Dragon wrestlers battled a pair of Mountain League foes last week and also participated in the Thomas Chevrolet Tournament over the weekend. Clearfield 56, CHS 14 On Jan. 21, the Dragons welcomed Clearfield and were defeated 56-14. Ian Couch, wrestling at 126, registered a fall in 2:58. Ethan Eicher won by decision (5-2) at 195. Tyler Biesinger (113) had a close 9-8 decision victory. Lane Kocher won by a 7-3 decision at 160. Bellefonte 66, CHS 9 On Jan. 23, the team traveled to Bellefonte and fell 66-9. Again, Ian Couch had a fall...
Glendale earned seven falls during a 58-24 victory in high school wrestling action on Jan. 21 at Northern Bedford. The Vikings also won one match by major decision and were awarded two victories by forfeit. Northern Bedford’s Colby Imler and Reyan Imler won by fall at 170 and 106 pounds, respectively. Ian Sherlock (138 pounds) and Kyler States (160) each won by forfeit. Thomas Chevrolet Tournament The Panthers placed 12th in the 29-team field at the Thomas Chevrolet Tournament on Jan. 24-25 at Bedford High School with 80.5 points. Ian S...
When the Pennsylvania Game Commission last year opted to move the opening day of the firearms deer season to Saturday, the decision was based in part on the conclusion it would enable more hunters to participate, and it was the best thing to do for the future of Pennsylvania hunting. Today, about six weeks after that Saturday-opening season closed, Game Commission staff presented the Board of Game Commissioners with findings that indicate the change hit those marks. While final 2019-20 hunting-license sales figures won’t be available until t...
A proposal by New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc., of New Enterprise, to expand its existing operation on State Game Lands 79 in Jackson Township, Cambria County, failed to garner a motion for approval at today's Board of Game Commissioners meeting. New Enterprise had requested a 25-year agreement that would have expanded its operation by another 233 acres. The company had offered to convey three properties totaling 1,620 acres in exchange for the agreement....
By JILL BRUBAKER REIGH Hollidaysburg Correspondent Hollidaysburg native Max Rothrauff began his professional career in banking, yet his strong family-fueled entrepreneurial spark led him through the challenges of starting his own business this past year. Today, at the age of 25, Max is a business owner, one of a growing number of his generation that have chosen to stay in their hometown rather than relocate in search of a successful career. While others search for a particular entrepreneurial...
"Heart Song" My heart sings at the falling snow, a photograph from long ago, a simple bowl of soup, some bread, a river rock, the color red. My heart sings at an open book, your sweater hanging from a hook, a fire lit, my woolen socks, and mail stuffed in our letter box. My heart sings at unplanned fun, a sleeping cat, the dishes done, a kitchen dance, a paper star, a single daisy in a jar – but most of all the glimmer of a world relearning how to love. I enjoyed this little poem by Eileen S...
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va., is pleased to recognize students who were named to the fall 2019 dean’s list. The dean’s list, compiled at the end of each term, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no withdrawn, incomplete, or failing grades for 12 semester hours of standard grades. Named to the dean’s list was James Dunmore, a liberal arts major, from Queen....
The other day I preached from 1 John 3 and was reminded of a verse that is so easily overlooked and a truth taken so lightly. It may be because the first verse of the chapter contains the "L" word. In our world the word "love" is probably one of the most used, overused and misused word in our vocabulary. People love pizza, pets, pals, politics, partners and a plethora of other things. But so many people do not love God because they do not know or accept His love for them. My next few columns...
Scriptures to Read: Acts 22:24-25 Acts 22:26-29 Acts 23:1-3 Acts 23:4-5 Acts 23:6-9 Acts 23:10 Acts 23:11 The Roman Commander, Claudius Lysias, is doing everything in his power to understand what is happening, so he might be able to bring a charge against someone in these circumstances. Paul clearly has in mind a desire that he might become all things to all men that by all means, he might save some (see I Corinthians 9:22). The Jews are angry they almost succeeded in killing Paul twice but...
American households waste, on average, almost a third of the food they acquire, according to economists, who say this wasted food has an estimated aggregate value of $240 billion annually. Divided among the nearly 128.6 million U.S. households, this waste could be costing the average household about $1,866 per year. This inefficiency in the food economy has implications for health, food security, food marketing and climate change, noted Edward Jaenicke, professor of agricultural economics in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State....
Homewood at Martinsburg has announced Lynnette DeLozier as its new Countryside Unit manager. DeLozier is a graduate of Allegany College of Maryland earning degrees in nursing, psychology and education and brings more than 35 years of experience to the position. DeLozier began her career as a CNA working in long-term care and home health settings. She became an LPN in 1996 and continued to work full time as she pursued her education. After earning her degrees, DeLozier worked for Homewood as an...
Taxes are an unavoidable fact of life. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat overwhelming, which can cause people to put the task off and miss the deadline. Use these tips for a stress-free tax season: Get It Over With The sooner you get your taxes filed, the sooner you can stop worrying about them. Early filing also means an earlier refund – if you're due one – or time to plan to prepare to pay any owed taxes. To ensure it all happens on time, actually block out time in your calendar to sit dow...
At the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian. Almost three out of four consumers surveyed are motivated to improve their finances. To reach their New Year goals, survey respondents say they’ll spend less money to improve their credit score (59 percent) and pay off credit card debt (58 percent). To help get you started, Experian Boost ambassador, act...
As Pennsylvania’s tax filing season opened Monday, Jan. 27, the Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that they can electronically file their personal income tax returns. The filing deadline to submit 2019 tax returns is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. “Pennsylvanians who file their state tax returns electronically benefit from faster processing and receive their refunds sooner,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said. “We encourage all Pennsylvania taxpayers to take advantage of easy-to-use electronic filing options.” Padirectfile Padirectf...
