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Fred T. Shoenfelt, Jr., 83, of Roaring Spring was escorted by angels to heaven March 4, 2023, to be with the Lord after a battle with diabetes, in the care of his daughter Janell, with whom he resided, with lots of tender loving care. He was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Fred T. “Chock” Shoenfelt, Sr. and Verna Irene “Bun” (Glass) Shoenfelt. He was twice married, first to, Janet Kauffman and then to, Doris Phillips. He is survived by five children: Craig Shoenfe...
Karol Deanna Kennedy, 78, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday morning March 7, 2023, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Ross and Mary (Stoner) Hoover. She married David Ray Kennedy Dec. 11, 1964, in the Holsinger Church of the Brethren and he died March 1, 1992. Karol is survived by six brothers: Gene (Lydia), Gary (Caroline), Glenn (Debbie), Dale (Polly), Max (Denise), and Myron (Karen) Hoover, all of Roaring Spring; and...
Christina M. Hammel, 66, of Claysburg, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born July 25, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Hammel) Stine. She is survived by three children: Jason Frederick and wife Kara of Altoona, Alicia Burket and husband Travis of Roaring Spring and Melony Butler of Roaring Spring; seven grandchildren: Blake, Tre, Trenton, Kendall, Carson, Mason, and Aria; and a great grandson, Hudson. She is also...
Ethel Marie Burket, 97, of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 11, 2023, at home. She was born March 3, 1926, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Harry E. and Esther (Pote) Keith. She married Wilbert D. “Minnie” Burket March 8, 1947, and he died April 1, 2008. She is survived by two children: Gerald E. Burket and wife Judy of Saxton and Linda B. Kichman and husband William of Hopewell; four grandchildren: Jeffrey Burket, Jamie Villa (Mike), Jarrad Burket (Cary), and Patrick Kichman (Chris); 10 great-grandchildren: Michaela,...
D. Bradley Krehl, DVM, 68, of rural Martinsburg was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 9, 1954 in Corunna, IN, son of the late Eugene Walter and Barbara Jean (Smith) Krehl. On May 19, 1979, he married Kendel J. Krueckeberg in Decatur, Indiana. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kendel of 43 years; three children: Elliot E. Krehl (Lynnae) of Roaring Spring, Kyle J. Stern (Scott) of Martinsburg and Noah B. Krehl (Abby) of Gibsonia; s...
Violet M. “Vi” Dennis, 89, of Roaring Spring, died Friday morning, March 10, 2023, at The Village at Morrisons Cove after an extended illness. She was born in Central City the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy Jean (Raymond) Custer. She married Kenneth F. Dennis Oct. 3, 1954, and he died Dec. 29, 2014. She is survived by two sons, Gary L. Dennis and wife Debra of Roaring Spring and John W. Dennis and wife Heidie of Martinsburg; a daughter-in-law, Pam Dennis of Roaring Spring; seven grandchildren: Brady (Maria), Wade (Jennie), Janelle (Mi...
Jeanne Marie Bolger, 95, a current guest at Homewood and lifelong resident of Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord peacefully Monday evening, March 13, 2023, at her apartment at Homewood. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Kenton R. and Miriam P. (Rearick) Miller. On December 24, 1949 she married John C. “Jack” Bolger in Martinsburg. Jack preceded her in death on June 15, 1996, following 46 years of marriage. Surviving are four children: Jackalyn M. Bolger (Randy Goc...
Carol M. Franklin, 78, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and listening to oldies on March 11, 2023 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born on August 19, 1944 in East Providence Township, Bedford County; daughter of the late Kenneth M. and Margaret A. (Fink) Miller. On December 9, 1968 in Cumberland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Charles V. Franklin; he preceded her in death on November 1, 2013. Carol was a graduate of Northern Bedford High School and Brethren in Christ in faith. She enjoyed fishing, g...
Cold, dark, drab, dreary, January is the longest month of the year. I realize that it has 31 days the same as March, May, July, August, October, and December, but it seems days longer. I am thankful that the Romans decided to shorten February. The long days leave us retired folks wanting for something to do. Puzzles are a good cure for our cabin fever. They were first created by John Spilsbury in 1766. Spilsbury, a cartographer and engraver, cut up maps with a marquetry saw to teach children...
Everyone knows the names Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin, but are you familiar with the name Dorothy Horstmann? Lynn Cullen’s new book takes us back to the 1940s, when public pools and parks were quiet during summer as families stayed home, trying to prevent their children from getting polio. Outbreaks across the United States were causing entire cities to be locked down. But there was a tiny glimmer of hope, as the best scientists from around the world were racing to find out how polio works, w...
For family members unexpectedly taking care of a relative’s child during the opioid crisis, it can be difficult to navigate the legal waters of assuming custody. The process may be easier — and come with more support — if these caregivers have personal connections to local resource institutions, according to a study conducted by a Penn State faculty member. The researcher examined kinship care families — arrangements in which children are cared for primarily by relatives such as aunts and uncles, grandparents, siblings, and family friends...
Herald of March 17, 1898 A flag, 6 by 10 feet, was raised at Law’s School, a mile north of Curryville, on Saturday afternoon with a ceremony attended by a large number of people. Two musical organizations enlivened the program, the Martinsburg Drum Corps and the Henrietta Band taking turns in rendering selections. Prof. Henry S. Wertz, superintendent of schools attended, as did Major Alex Bobb, Civil War veteran from Martinsburg and George W. Patterson of Williamsburg, candidate for the state assembly, among others. Most of the speakers made r...
Herald of March 22, 1973 A. Lloyd Steele, Martinsburg plumbing and heating contractor, broke ground Wednesday for a new showroom-warehouse along S. Market St. opposite his present headquarters. The new building of Colonial style architecture is to be constructed by Greenleaf Builders of Martinsburg and is scheduled for completion by early summer. Teacher negotiations are scheduled to resume in the Spring Cove School District. A state mediator from Pittsburgh was scheduled to attend a meeting with representatives of the Spring Cove School Board...
Herald of March 23, 1923 Mrs. W. K. Loose, west of town, invited a number of her neighbors and friends to a quilting on Wednesday. A fine dinner was served, and the work accomplished was evidence of the speed and skill of these ladies who handled the needles. Those present were: Mrs. Jacob Greaser, Mrs. Jacob Tipton, Mrs. J. K. Brown, Mrs. E. O. Bonebreak, Mrs. B. Bowers, Mrs. H. A. Stoner,, Mrs. J. O. Mentzer, Mrs. J. F. Loose and son Billy, and Miss Evelyn Creig. A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Alexander Davis of New...
Herald of March 26, 1998 The Spring Cove School Board approved a policy requiring uniforms for custodial and maintenance employees. The school district would supply five uniforms to each employee through a service, but the employees would be responsible for laundering them. Linda Smith of Martinsburg was appointed Head Teacher of the Williamsburg Elementary School for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year. Former principal Janice Srock accepted a position with the Keystone Central School District in Lock Haven. The Martinsburg Municipal...
Herald of March 25, 1948 Dean S. Hoover, son of Rev. and Mrs. D. P. Hoover of New Enterprise, was awarded his doctor of medicine degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia on Thursday. Earlier this month his brother, Paul S. Hoover, was awarded a degree of doctor of medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The New Enterprise Church of the Brethren and the Cove Lions Club headed a cooperative effort to aid the three families who lost their possessions in the apartment fire that took the life of a New...
Herald of March 21, 2013 Taylor Steele of Hopewell finished fifth in the Willow Junior 100 Sled Dog Race with a total time of 9 hours, 48 minutes and 24 seconds. The race started and ended in Wasilla, Alaska, with 50 miles out and 50 miles back.. After a week’s rest, she entered the Junior Iditarod Sled Dog Race and finished 7th of 13. The Spring Cove School Board awarded a five year busing contract to Leidy/Carbaugh Transportation of Woodbury, beginning at the start of the 2013-14 school year. Gus McGinnis was presented with the Firefighter o...
It’s still winter. Mornings seem too dark, the wind is cold, the temperatures are not as good as I would like. I am so ready for spring! Like the people griping at Moses, it is easy to feel impatient and to complain. The imagery we hear in Numbers 21:1-9 seems potent here in our times. Our lives do include brokenness and sin, evil and darkness. But that is not the end of the story. While reading this text the thing that caught my attention was that God sent snakes to bite the Israelites, to g...
“My Brother’s Keeper”(MBK) will hold a promotional dinner in Fellowship Hall of Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 334 Son Rise Drive, on Cross Cove Road, just outside of Martinsburg, on the hill above Ritchey’s Dairy. Access to the Fellowship Hall is at the far end of the church, down the wheelchair ramp. There is no charge for the dinner but reservations are required and can be made by emailing: mbkreservations@yahoo.com. Or by texting Rachel at (717) 658-9711. Those interest...
The Faith Baptist Church of Altoona will be hosting its Annual Missions Conference Saturday, March 25 through Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The theme of the conference is “Here-There-Everywhere” taken from Acts 1:8. Conference guests include the following: • Kevin Callahan with International Partnership Ministries Administration • Keith & Jamie Davidson with Seedline International • Dr. Satish & Saroja David with Christian International Embassy • Nehemiah & Anila Paul with Forgotten Missionaries International Conference sessions include the followi...
If we were to look for a verse that summed up the challenge of the Book of Judges, It would likely be 17:6, 18:1, 19:1 and 21:25. Now they are not exactly alike but they could and should be: “…everyone did as he pleased (or as he saw fit in his own eyes).” The fact (or fiction) that they had no king figures in as well. Actually Israel did have a king, someone to make decisions for them, rule over them, to lead them. That someone, that King, was God. They should have remembered, God did deliv...
Form of Advertisement Sealed proposals will be received by the North Woodbury Township, of Blair County, at 113 Cranberry Road, Martinsburg, PA 16662, until 9 a.m., on April 6, 2023, for the following. Item 1, 2,203 S.Y., Double Sealcoat with RS-2PM (E-2M)/CRS-2PM (E-3M) Item 2, 33,172 S.Y., Single Sealcoat with RS-2PM (E-2M)/CRS-2PM (E-3M) Item 3, 1LS, Street Sweeping of Sealcoated Roadways. Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $975.00 per calendar day. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. For third class cities... Full story
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an ancient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the springtime feast of Passover. The house is scoured to remove any yeast br...
Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and tend to be go-to gathering spots on holiday get-togethers and during other events when homeowners host family and friends. With so much time spent in the kitchen, it’s easy to see how homeowners might grow a little bored by these rooms. The cost of a kitchen remodel won’t be cheap, as the home improvement resource Angi.com notes that the typical cost of such a project in the United States is between $13,000 and $38,000. Angi.com estimates eve...
Many homeowners express interest in creating fewer barriers between the interior and exterior of their homes. Some may have backyards built for entertaining and want to facilitate the transition between the inside of the residence and the outside when guests arrive. In other instances, homes may back to a nature preserve that homeowners want to enjoy more readily. Whatever the reason for bringing the outside in, all-season rooms can serve as a welcoming bridge between indoor and outdoor spaces. What is an all-season room? Also known as a...
Exterior renovations consistently top the list of projects that offer maximum return on investment, according to Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Siding replacement is a popular exterior renovation and one that can completely transform the look of a home. Siding comes in a variety of materials, and homeowners can explore the pros, cons and affordability of each to make the most informed decision when replacing their existing siding. Factors to consider apart from price include durability, maintenance and aesthetics. Vinyl...
Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace the latest exterior design trends. Trends come and go, but recognition of the current fashions can help homeowners create that highly sought-after wow factor. The following are some recent trends in home exteriors that have helped homeowners set their properties apart. Wood Natural wood has undeniable appeal, and it hasn’t only found newfound dev...
Renovating a home is a great way to impart personality indoors and out. Improvements can make spaces more livable and address safety issues. Home renovations often take residents' lifestyles into account, and changes can be customized to accommodate a growing family or an empty nest. No matter the job, home improvements tend to be costly. According to the financial resource SoFi, on average, the cost to renovate or remodel a whole house runs between $10 and $60 per square foot. Certain rooms dem...
The home improvement industry has been booming for years, but forecasters are projecting a deceleration in 2023 and perhaps beyond. Estimates from the Home Improvement Research Institute, which is the leading market research resource for the home and building products industry, indicate that growth in the home improvement products market is expected to decelerate from 7.2 percent in 2022 to 1.5 percent in 2023. Inflation continues to affect consumer spending, and homeowners may be looking to...
Home renovations provide a host of benefits. Such projects can increase resale value and improve on the safety, aesthetics and functionality of a home. Some homeowners may employ the mantra “go big or go home” when they embark on home improvements, thinking that only the largest renovations produce noticeable change. But that’s not the case. Various smaller renovations can provide a lot of bang for homeowners’ bucks as well. · Countertops (and hardware): A complete kitchen overhaul may stretch some homeowners’ budgets. However, changing a...
Time DIY projects are a major drain on free time. Homeowners taking the DIY route typically work on weekends or after work. Few people can take off and devote their undivided attention to a remodel like a contractor can. Time is a valuable resource that is not renewable. Mistakes Many resources are available to help DIY enthusiasts work on a project, but there are still tricks and techniques learned after years on the job. DIYers may damage their homes by taking shortcuts or not understanding how to do a job properly. Fines Permits are...
Dogs, particularly puppies, can be full of boundless energy. Channeling that energy into exercise with long walks or play sessions can help stem dogs' propensity to get into trouble around the house as they burn off extra adrenaline. Pets who don't have an energy outlet may chew off-limits objects or get into other mischief. According to the American Kennel Club, the amount of exercise a dog needs depends on the animal's age and breed. For example, border collies or Siberian huskies may require...
Expecting parents realize that as their child grows and becomes mobile, certain safety precautions must be made around the house. The term “baby-proofing” refers to making modifications that prevent little ones from getting into trouble and causing injury. Measures include bolting tall furniture to walls, using special inserts to make outlets inaccessible, installing locks to prevent cabinet access, and using gates to block access to dangerous rooms or areas. Even though pets may not require the same level of home modification, some measure of...
"Something about" their historic home in downtown Hollidaysburg continues to draw Matt and Annie Davis back. The couple, who are junior-high sweethearts and Hollidaysburg natives, purchased the home in 2018 and have been working on renovations ever since. "The House on Allegheny," as they've coined it on social media, was built in 1877 and sits in the heart of historic Hollidaysburg. The couple was first introduced to the house as junior-high schoolers when they babysat for its previous owners....
The Saint Francis University School of STEAM was recently awarded a grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation to offer professional development opportunities for middle and high school science teachers with enhanced learning opportunities for their students at no cost. The workshop series aligns with one of the Foundation’s top priorities - “empowering our communities’ workforce development and educational initiatives.” During the project, teachers from school districts throughout Blair County will partner with STEAM faculty from Saint Francis...
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...
A large vocal group of Williamsburg fans attended Saturday's girls game against Saint Joseph Saturday at Claysburg-Kimmel High School....
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...
Following a wind storm on Saturday, March 4, a large pine tree limb broke off pulling a wire down with it at Ott Precious Memory Memorial Park in New Enterprise....
Pvt. Bradley Lester Buchart, 18, of New Enterprise graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on Feb. 24, 2023. Pvt. Buchart successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training as one of 54 recruits in Training Platoon 4006. While in recruit training Pvt. Buchart accomplished the following: expert rifle, was a series guide flag holder for a period of time and graduated as a squad leader and a platoon artist. Buchart surprised his...
State Representative Jim Gregory (above) and Blair County Commissioner Bruce Erb (below) read to the preschoolers at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, Roaring Spring, in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday week. Correspondent Natalie Gorsuch works at this center....
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...
Mike Keith and Anita Baker never imagined that they'd be opening a brewery, let alone one that has become a part of its town's history. Spring Dam Brewing Company opened for customers in January 2021, on the 101st anniversary of prohibition, as the first Roaring Spring business to serve alcohol in more than 100 years. After prohibition ended in the United States in 1933, the borough voted to keep the sale of alcohol illegal - that is, until a 2019 ballot referendum voted 65/35 to approve its...
It popped up unexpectedly on the Facebook feed a couple weeks ago. A young man by the name of Wilber Holsinger was trapped in a railroad car among tons of potatoes. The month was June, the year was 1975, according to the photo out of the Blair Press of Roaring Spring, showing a rail car topped off with potatoes and a group of unidentifiable men standing in the background. I had been living in Morrisons Cove five years by that time and should have remembered it, but I have no recall of the...
Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford and Fulton) announced that copies of this year’s Pennsylvania trout stocking schedule are now available in his district offices in Bedford and McConnellsburg. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) plans to once again stock approximately 3.2 million trout in 697 streams and 126 lakes open to public angling. “When the waterways are stocked with trout, spring, and its accompanying warmer weather, is not far behind,” Topper said. “This time of the year is always a great time to get outside to enjoy nature...
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave preliminary approval to the 2023-24 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits. Modifications proposed for the 2023-24 seasons include: • For black bear, WMUs 1B, 2C, 4A, 4B and 4D would be removed from the extended firearms black bear season because of declining nuisance complaints in these units. • For elk, the proposed archery season would be a week later than in 2022-23 to provide additional time between the license drawing and the beginning of the season. • For furbearers,...
Spring sports practices have begun, and Cove teams are already working hard for the upcoming season. The Herald's Spring Sports Preview will be in next week's edition. See what you can expect from your favorite teams this spring by picking up a copy....
Cole Claycomb of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and Eli Lingenfelter of Central High School both signed their intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level on Friday, March 10. Claycomb will play football at Juniata College. He will major in kinesiology and is considering a minor in business. Claycomb also wrestled during his time at C-K. Former Coach Mike Bilchak said that he knew Cole was special from the beginning. "I saw the something extra in Cole," Bilchak said. "He...
