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Brian Dale Lamborn, 56, of Woodbury, was called to the Lord Monday afternoon, July 25, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Sept. 9, 1965, in Roaring Spring, Blair County, son of the late Dale Vernon and Carol (Dively) Lamborn. He is survived by a sister, Gail Lamborn Smith and her husband Larry W.; niece, Michelle E. Crawford and her husband Jonathan N., and cousins. He attended Northern Bedford County High School, Williamsport Pennsylvania College of Technology and Drexel University of Philadelphia. He worked...
Stephen C. Ayers, 70, of Martinsburg, passed away, Monday morning, August 15, 2022, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. He was born Nov. 14, 1951, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Donald W. Ayers and Lois A. (Reneker) Ayers-Dick. He is survived by a sister, Beverly A. Phillips of Roaring Spring; a brother: Gary W. “Doc” Ayers (Kitrina) of Martinsburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry D. “Beak” and Jeffrey A. Ayers; and a sister, Linda D. Heverly. Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Central High School, Martins...
Clyde D. Claycomb, 94, of New Enterprise, passed away Aug. 13, 2022, at home. He was born Dec. 22, 1927, in New Enterprise; son of the late Thomas I. and Abi (Hitechew) Claycomb. On Jan. 12, 1946, in Cumberland, Md., he was united in marriage to Betty R. (Swartz) Claycomb; she preceded him in death Nov. 8, 2012. He is survived by a daughter, Carol J. Rugh of New Enterprise; son, Steve A. Claycomb of New Enterprise; granddaughter, Jessica Claycomb of Roaring Spring; three sisters: Norma Imler, Ida Hay, and Anna Mary Clapper; and many nieces and...
As the school year approaches, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants eligible veterans with children to know that financial assistance is available to those attending post-high school education or training at an approved institution in the commonwealth through its Educational Gratuity Program. “Every veteran has sacrificed in service to our nation, but some have sacrificed on a different level. This program is one way to show our gratitude while keeping our commitment of caring for their families,” said Brig. Gen. (PA...
The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, at the PA Military Museum auditorium, 51 Boal Avenue, in Boalsburg beginning at 7 p.m. Dr. Brian Luskey will speak on “Mercenaries or Patriots? Bounty Men in the Union Army.” This lecture is being sponsored by the Penn State Civil War Era Center and the Central PA Civil War Round Table. Citizens of the United States have tried to maintain the distinction between mercenaries and patriots during the Civil War when they enlisted in the Union Army, and the nefarious exploi...
Earlier this month a group of old time baseball players from the Blair County area gathered at DelGrosso’s park at Tipton to reminisce about their playing days decades ago. Most of those aging athletes played in the Altoona Greater City league, with perhaps a few from the long-gone Blair Twilight League that existed between 1947 and the 1960s. It is unlikely that any players from the Blair Baseball League, that played weekly Saturday games between 1919 and 1953, attended. In fact, with the r...
Aloysius Archer was in L.A. to ring in 1953 with his friend Liberty Callahan. Liberty is an aspiring actress in Hollywood. As they were eating at a swank restaurant, an acquaintance of Liberty, Eleanor Lamb greets them. Upon learning that Aloysius (Archer) is a private detective, she requests that he take on her case. Eleanor believes someone is trying to kill her. Archer goes right to work on her case. He finds her house in Malibu. It’s dark and Eleanor is nowhere to be found. Suddenly he t...
Herald of Aug. 19, 1897 There is something swell about a mosquito bite. Several Cove residents were riding a trolley car from Altoona to Hollidaysburg when the trolley left the wire and began pounding on the roof of the car. Electricity in sheets and zig-zag flashes played around the sides and rear platform of the car, severely shocking some passengers. Professor J. W. Hughes of Shippensburg was a visitor in Martinsburg. Thirty-five years ago, during exciting war times, Professor Hughes was in charge of Franklin High School of this place,...
In Matthew’s gospel, Chapter 16, verses 13-19 Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter quickly answered, as he so often did, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (NIV) Jesus praises Peter and goes on to say, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of Heaven.” The image of keys ignited a whole line of thinking for me. When we lived in our old farm house when the boys were young, our house key was an ornate skeleton key. That key never worked quite right; you al...
Herald of Aug. 23, 2012 A bird in Martinsburg tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans had tested positive in the area. The DEP was spraying to reduce the number of mosquitos that carry the disease. A used book store called Read to Feed opened in the Woodbury Area Community Center. All proceeds from the sales would benefit the Northern Bedford Food Pantry. Loretta M. Fluke of Everett celebrated her 100th birthday. She liked to garden, crochet, and do puzzle books. Elise Fry, 5, won first place in the 10 and under group for the baby...
Herald of Aug. 21, 1947 Public opposition to the proposed reorganization of schools in the Central Cove area was becoming more vocal. School directors attributed the opposition to misinformation and rumor, and hoped a public to ease the confusion by holding a public meeting with County School superintendent J. E. Butts. The Blue Mountain Cannery in Martinsburg set a new record for corn canning. M. V. Bankert, superintendent, reported a one day production of 16,975 cases, or 407,300 cans. The state highway department was planning to rebuild the...
Herald of Aug. 21, 1997 Intensive block scheduling was implemented for the new school year at Williamsburg High School. Instead of eight class periods per day, students would have four: two in the morning and two in the afternoon. The airport’s Kitty Hawk restaurant was under new management. Gene and Vera Laratonda, who formerly operated the Capitol Hotel in Hollidaysburg, planned to keep the present employees and were looking into ways to bring more customers into the restaurant. Russell Wyles of Roaring Spring RD exhibited his registered h...
Herald of Aug. 25, 1922 The Rev, James D. Brumbaugh, an elder in the Church of the Brethren for many years, died at his home in West Martinsburg at the age of 72. Death came suddenly and was believed to due to a fall that he sustained the afternoon before while he was engaged in picking plums. He had fallen a distance of eight feet, but following the accident was able to walk about. Woodbury was the scene of one of the most unusual celebrations in its history on Monday afternoon when coal miners and their families from the Broad Top, numbering...
Herald of Aug. 24, 1972 Fred A. Hetrick, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ray Hetrick of Roaring Spring, joined the Peace Corps. He was leaving for Chad, Africa, where he would be teaching English to French speaking students in a high school. Juniata college announced it was raising fees by 3.3% for the 1973-74 school year. There would be no changes to the 1972-73 inclusive fee of $3,380. The Rev. Paul M. Roth, counseling pastor for Mennonite Broadcasts Inc., Harrisonburg, VA. was a guest speaker at the Martinsburg Mennonite Church. His son, the...
Child Evangelism Fellowship Proclamation Week in the City of Altoona is being celebrated from Aug. 14 to 20, 2022. All families are invited to attend the “Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ Celebration” as part of this week. The celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Baptist Church Field, 315 40th St., Altoona. Those with questions can contact the CEF office at (814) 942-5222. Register at cefsouthcentralpa.org. Attendees will listen to the Gospel message, as well as see puppets, a bounce house, cotto...
I did not plan to spend lots of time in any of the Old Testament Prophets/Books. But, already I have digressed. Last week’s “Thought” on “The Vineyard” gave us something to consider. I know these words are from God, through Isaiah, to Israel. But, we can always take God’s word, search it for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and/or for instruction in righteousness to help us be better equipped to serve God. Warren Wiersbe proposes that Isaiah has preached his sermon, or used his parable and now begins to act like a troubadour and to sing a...
Local churches’ softball teams played against each other during Clayburg’s Community Days last weekend. Players enjoyed highs in the low 80s....
Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support sessions at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 20 Sheraton Dr., Altoona (beside Outback Steakhouse). Groups will be held on Mondays from Sept. 12-Oct. 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. Family Hospice Social Worker Kelly Cherry is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. For everyone’s safety, all participants are required to wear a mask. There are no exceptions, and social distancing will be implemented. Space is limited. R...
LEGAL NOTICES Estate of Anna M. Vilani, late of 529 South Market Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662, deceased. Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will present them without delay. Executrix Kathleen A. Moran 603 Newry Lane Duncansville, PA 16635 Attorney Shawn P. Sullivan, Esq. Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP 133 E. Allegheny Street Martinsburg, PA 16662 Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and...
WISE Women of Blair County is pleased to announce that they are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. These completed applications must be received by email or U.S. Postal mail to WISE Women at our address of P. O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, or you may submit your application to our email address of info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. WISE Women has one special scholarship to award this...
I was thrilled to find the five monarch caterpillars on milkweed plants in my garden. The caterpillars are in the second stage in the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. These caterpillars hatched from eggs laid on the milkweed leaves by the adult butterfly. These caterpillars will eat for three or five days before spinning a silk pod and turning into a chrysalis. Then after two weeks, the adult butterfly emerges. The monarch butterfly has recently been designated as endangered by the...
The Cove Cause for Cancer Committee would like to invite everyone to join them on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg for the third annual community fundraising event. This “Party in the Park” event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Most activities will take place under or near the cattle barns at the upper end of the park grounds. There will be food vendors, craft vendors, raffle baskets, a silent auction, concerts by local bands, a talent show, and a cornhole tournament. Kids activities planned include a b...
nsport hosted a ceremony to honor the 2021 Driver of the Year, Michael "Top Gun" Fields and his wife, Kim. Fields started his professional driving career with Smith Transport in April 1996 after being referred to the company by his mentor, Bob Raley. Fields has had many roles over the last 26 years and was specifically chosen to create and establish a dedicated lane for a service sensitive customer and was immediately recognized for his professionalism and dedication to both safety and service....
At last month's meeting of the Roaring Spring Borough Council, neighbors of an unoccupied house along East Main Street asked the council for help in dealing with a dilapidated structure that they said has attracted rodents and other wildlife. While the council agreed that something should be done about the eyesore and promised to take action, neighbors of a property in another part of town were dealing with another unoccupied house that they said is causing a dangerous situation for them and...
Helpful, kind and outgoing – that's how Lillian Anderson would describe herself using three adjectives. Anderson, 18, is one of three young women vying for the title of Williamsburg Community Farm Show Queen. Lillian is the daughter of Lacie Anderson and Chris Semple and she has two brothers, Iaian and Hunter Semple. Anderson has shown dairy cattle previously in dairy shows and now works with sheep on a hobby farm. Following graduation, she is planning on going to school for laparoscopic A.I. A...
Run by Amanda Biddle, with the help of Micah and Azriela Clouse, Naomi’s Nursery Blessings is a non-profit children’s pantry in Williamsburg. Naomi’s Nursery Blessings provides free children’s items to anyone and everyone with no questions asked. Naomi was Biddle’s daughter who was born sleeping at 33 weeks gestation. “The pantry is something we do in her memory by helping others in need. It’s been our way of finding good in what was the worst time of our lives. We just want to bless as many babies, children and families as possible in h...
Two Williamsburg girls will be competing for the second annual Williamsburg Community Farm Show Little Miss title. The contestants are Davanee Bem and Elizabeth Dively. Elizabeth Mary Jo Dively is the daughter of John and Edna Dively. Elizabeth resides in Williamsburg. She wants to be a barrel racer when she grows up. She is involved in her church and loves to play with horses and cows. Her favorite part of the Williamsburg Farm Show is auction day, spending time with her friends and the...
Every August, the residents of Williamsburg get ready for one thing – the Williamsburg Community Farm Show. Not only is it Blair County's largest fair, it's been called the "Big Time" since the '70s/'80s. This year's fair is promising to keep up with fairs of the past with a slew of new features for this year. "We are really excited for the changes and new categories," Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason said. Walason, along with the other board members have been busy prepping the farm s...
Saturday, Aug. 13, Peach Hill Market was alive with folks filling the parking lot. Peaches, fresh corn, cantaloupes, baked goods and much more filled their shopping carts. Outside, barbecue chicken dinners including homemade rolls, a free ear of cooked corn and homemade peach ice cream were given to guests. Peach Hill employees about 20 employees full and part time. Without the employees, this market would not be what it is. It takes a lot of help and knowledge from the employees to keep things going. On Saturday, many more employee family...
A half century before the world was available through a touch to a keyboard, someone, somewhere heard that farmers in Morrisons Cove where pretty good at using their prime farmland to grow topnotch sweet, juicy corn, opening the door to a commercial cannery that helped feed the nation. A Giant corn op The Blue Mountain Cannery, a division of Green Giant foods, processed its first season of Cove corn in 1937 just as the United States was emerging from the Great Depression. For the next 20 years the seasonal processing facility provided revenue t...
Every year, the teachers and staff members of the Spring Cove Education Association (SCEA) donate thousands of dollars to help community members in need. In the past five years, SCEA has contributed nearly $37,000 to the students, families, needs, and causes of the Spring Cove School District (SCSD) where they serve. SCEA holds regular and special dress-down days during which participants pay to dress in jeans to come to work. Then, the organization uses that money to assist in so many ways. Here is a list of some of the contributions that...
This year's summer reading program, entitled Oceans of Possibilities, ended on Aug. 12, 2022, with the annual ice cream and awards celebration. A total of 36 children in preschool through eighth grade completed the program, reading for a total of 39,299 minutes. All participants were awarded pencils, book markers, stickers, ocean-themed trinkets, McDonald's coupons, and Martinsburg Pizza wooden dollars. Six participants who met the challenge of reading ten books from a special Challenge Reader...
Beginning in mid-June and ending with the beginning of rifle deer season, Donna; Sage, her small dog; and I set out nearly every evening on drives sometime following the 6:30 news. Sage initiates these drives by sitting up and giving Donna "the look," telling Donna to get me ready to go. There are only a few roads out of Williamsburg. I usually take whichever one Donna decides she wants to travel. We take her car when we're riding on well-maintained macadam roads; my 12-year-old Ranger when we'r...
Central Dragon Nick Baum (left) placed first in the Central Counties Junior Championship at Park Hills Golf Club, shooting a 75 on Aug. 1, 2022. Dragon teammate Griffin Snowberger (right) placed third with a 79. On Aug. 3, 2022, the Iron Masters Ridge Runner tournament took place at Iron Masters Country Club. Snowberger took home his personal best round shooting a 69 to win it, while Baum shot a 72, taking second place....
Claysburg Community Park was filled with attractions and vendors during Claysburg Community Days. Above, attendees enjoyed a petting zoo. Below, dancers from Shining Starz Twirl and Dance Academy warm up. Gayle Claycomb is the owner and instructor....
Hues of ivory, Claysburg blue, lavender and pink donned the yards of the Claysburg Park this past Saturday for the annual Little Miss Claysburg pageant – one of the highlights of the Claysburg Community Days. Following ceremonies, Trinity Grayce Weyandt, daughter of Mindy Weyandt and Garrett Weyandt, came out the new Little Miss Claysburg. Judges for the event included 2010 Little Miss Claysburg Eden Eicher, State Representative Jim Gregory of the 80th District and Tame Your Mane hairstylist L...
The Blair/Bedford 4-H/FFA Junior Dairy Show hit the stage at the Morrisons Cove Dairy Show Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1 and 2, at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Sniders Rebel Adelee, a 4-year-old Guernsey owned and showed by Bella Gable of New Enterprise, took home the senior supreme champion honor. Aaron Gable is the breeder. Sniders Challenge Rebel is the sire. The senior reserve supreme champion went to Rexlea Joel Emblem, a junior 3-year-old Jersey owned and showed by Bo Pheasant of...
The 71st Annual Morrisons Cove Dairy Show ran Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5, at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Rexlea Joel Emblem, a junior 3-year-old Jersey owned and shown by Bo Pheasant of Williamsburg, was named senior supreme champion. Rexlea Jerseys, Inc. is the breeder. Guimo Joel-ET is the sire. The junior supreme champion was C-Cove Doe Luvbug, a Holstein fall calf owned and showed by Beth Clark of New Paris. Tyler Cessna is the breeder. Woodcrest King Doc is the sire. The...
The officers of the Blair DUI Task Force will make their presence known on area roadways in one or more fashions (check point, roving patrol, or mobile awareness) to ensure Blair County roadways are as safe as possible. • Avoid drunk driving altogether and don’t drink and drive. • Before drinking, designate a sober (non-drinking) driver. • If you’re impaired, use a taxi or Uber, call a sober friend or family member to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 911. • If you know someone who is about...
Among other projects, Northern Bedford County High school's auditorium had a complete renovation during the summer. According to Superintendent Todd Beatty, the renovations started with the maintenance and custodial staff painting the stage black (instead of wooden) to be more like the standard stage. Pittsburgh Stage came in to redo the rigging and curtains, as well as the lighting. The seats in the auditorium were removed, and the concrete was sanded and sealed. Also in the house, the ceiling...
Northern Bedford County High School graduates from the classes of 1958 through 1962 will be receiving letters soon regarding the second annual reunion. Set for Saturday, Oct. 8, at the former Replogle Elementary building in New Enterprise, it will begin with socializing at 11:15 a.m. This will be followed by a fried chicken dinner catered by Kountry Kettle. Cost is $20 per person. Dues of $10 per alumnus to help with other expenses would be appreciated. Invitations will be mailed to graduates of Northern Bedford through the class of 1962 as...
Summer is winding down, but people in the Cove are still finding ways to enjoy the heat. Above, Britani Figard's German shepherd Jett was able to keep cool chasing after the spray from Figard's garden hose along Athletic Field Drive near Claysburg-Kimmel High School. Below (from left), Desmond Quary, 6; Darien Quary, 11; Braydyn Wenerick, 9; Douglas Quary, 5; Karma Quary, 9; and Colten Wenerick, 10 enjoy playing with water and buckets....
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) addressed members of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club on Thursday, Aug. 11, and talked about some of the main issues facing the commonwealth and what Harrisburg is doing about them. Ward said the recently passed 2022-23 state budget was a bipartisan effort that will help the state stay on solid financial ground. "We were able to put our fiscal house in order in a way we haven't seen in decades. It's a win for taxpayers," she said. Ward said better...
Nearly a year later, Northern Bedford High School quarterback Eion Snider still reflects on what the Black Panthers accomplished last season with amazement and pride. "It was a dream, basically," Snider said. Snider and his teammates regrouped after a 1-3 start to win eight straight games and make it all the way to the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinals before falling to eventual state runner-up Redbank Valley, 21-14. Now Northern Bedford, with a stable full of proven skill players and a line filled...
(From left) Amelia Hanlon, 9; Jocelyn Hanlon, 10, of Tyrone; Kinlee Thompson, 5; and Charlie Doyle, 4, of Bellwood, watch as the rabbits they entered in the market rabbit category of the Blair County Jr. Livestock Show are judged by Wes Planthaber Monday morning at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park during the Blair Jr. Livestock Show and Sale....
Aug. 8, 2022 The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors met in a combined committee of the whole and regular Meeting on Monday, Aug. 8, with much of the focus being on personnel and staffing issues. Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker reported, "Staffing continues to be a challenge. We are working on filling our final teacher vacancies, which will require a few emergency permits in order to cover every position. Filling support staff positions remains a challenge with our vacancies currently...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the Altoona-Blair County Airport’s entry into the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AEAS) and can begin daily passenger flights to Philadelphia through Contour Airlines. The airport applied for entry into the AEAS, which differs from the Essential Air Service (EAS) by paying the subsidies directly to the eligible community. The EAS pays the subsidy to the air carrier to provide a minimal level of air service to a major hub airport with twin-engine aircraft. The approval of C...
