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Notice Notice is hereby given that on November 14, 2019 at 6 p.m., the Board of Supervisors of North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA, will meet at the North Woodbury Township Municipal Building, 113 Cranberry Road, Martinsburg, PA, (which meeting will be held no less than seven (7) days nor more than sixty (60) days from the date of publication of notice) to consider for enactment an Ordinance (the AOrdinance@). The summary of this Ordinance is as follows: An ordinance regulating the display of any fireworks of any kind within the limits o...
Between the 1860s and 1930s, poor and orphaned children were sent to Canada as British Home Children. More than 118,000 were sent from England to Canada with the theory that they would receive training as farmers or house maids and have a better life. Some were successful. Some were not. Carrie Turansky introduces us to the McAlister family. Mr. McAlister was killed in a train accident. That left Mrs. McAlister, 21-year-old Laura, 14-year-old twins Katie and Garth and 7-year-old Grace. Mrs....
E pluribus unum. Even if you never studied Latin, that fairly simple phrase is probably very familiar. You may have only a passing interest in American history, but those words surely stand out. As one of the traditional mottos of the United States, it says so much about our nation. Directly translated, it means "Out of many, one." It represents the union that formed when the original thirteen colonies became a cohesive single nation. What e pluribus unum says to me is: we are all Americans. We...
By CHRIS SAINATO Pa. State Representative (D-Lawrence County) Our state is deep in a crisis that jeopardizes the safety of every Pennsylvanian. I do not make this claim lightly. It is a fact I have encountered each day of my nine years as Democratic Chairman of the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee in our state House of Representatives. The simple fact is that we do not have enough firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and other first responders to protect our lives and our property. The issues facing our first...
Herald of Nov. 1, 1894 The safe in the post office in Roaring Spring was blown open by burglars and $399 worth of stamps, a sum of money, a lot of jewelry and some valuable papers were stolen. Arrested and charged with the offense were Daniel Price, Abraham Myers and Frank and George Lear, who were held on $1,000 bail each for a hearing on Nov. 8 before U.S. Commissioner Graffius. John Myers was released on his own recognizance. G.W. Hagey offered a free site in Martinsburg for a large manufacturing establishment, and the McCauley Shops of...
Herald of Nov. 6, 1969 Martinsburg and Roaring Spring have been promised better cable television service within a month. At the borough council meetings of both communities Monday night, a representative of United Transmission Inc., explained the problems in cable service and promised that customers would see improvement. Both towns had registered formal complaints about poor service. The spokesman for the cable company was Ronald Amick, regional manager, who was in charge of the installation of the local system three years ago. He said an...
Herald of Oct. 3, 1919 Roaring Spring and Morrison Cove is agog with excited expectation of the splendid and unusual features of the Armistice Day celebration to be held on Tuesday, November 11th, plans and preparations for which have been completed. Undoubtedly the largest crowd of people ever seen within the confines of the Cove metropolis will tax all accommodations to the utmost. Mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sweethearts and friends will come from every nook and corner of Morrison Cove to see their soldier boys marching in the...
Herald of Nov. 3, 1994 An accident in McKee Gap early Monday knocked off a utility pole, interrupted electrical service to businesses and homes and forcing heavy traffic to be re-routed through Narrow Plum Creek roads. The mishap happed at 5:26 a.m. Power was restored at 4:06 p.m. The accident happened when the driver, Kenneth R. Butler, 42, of Martinsburg RD 1, attempted to avoid a deer on th road. He lost control of his semi truck, ran off the road and struck a utility pole. Precipitation during October totaled 1.06 inches. The month seemed...
Herald of Nov. 9, 1944 For the second time within a period of a little over a month, members of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire company were given a useless run when Saturday mid-night they were called to the mountain above Salemville only to find an old chestnut tree on fire. The burning tree was about 500 feet above the dwelling on the Neilson place, and some passerby seeing the blaze, evidently believed that the house was burning and sent in an alarm to the Martinsburg firemen. With Borough Officer Ralph Bowers driving and the truck pretty we...
Herald of Nov. 5 2009 When D. Merl Tipton Post 43, Veterans of Foreign Wars, prepares a Veterans Day banquet for its members and guests, Sandra Showalter will have a finger in the pot. The McKee single mother of two has more than just military kitchen experience. For the first time in its 74-year history, the Martinsburg post has elected a female commander. Showalter is part of a select group. Of the 514 VFW posts in Pennsylvania, only six, including Martinsburg have women at the helm. Sandy Showalter was a senior airman with the U.S. Air...
By BILL CHAIN For the Bay Journal News Service Pennsylvania’s final watershed implementation plan to clean up the state’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and meet its commitments under the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint by 2025 is under review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Let’s be clear: The plan is inadequate in many ways. It doesn’t cut nitrogen pollution nearly enough, and there is a significant funding gap that legislators have not identified ways to fill. But for those who rightly worry about the state’s ability t...
BOGEL, Dorothy L., 69, Martinsburg BOWERS, Arletta Marie (Gabrielson), 89, Martinsburg FRYE, Marie C., 75, Potetown, rural Roaring Spring RUSSELL, Donald C., 88, Silver Creek, N.Y., formerly of the Cove SMITH, Jamey D. “Jim,” 60, Roaring Spring... Full story
Dorothy L. Bogel, 69, of Martinsburg, died Sunday evening, Nov. 3, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg, following a courageous battle with cancer. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Dorothy was born May 22, 1950, in Greenfield Township, the daughter of the late Sherman C. and Margaret E. (Dodson) Smith. She married William V. Bogel Dec. 24, 1967. Dorothy is survived by her husband of Martinsburg; two...
Arletta M. Bowers, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 31, 2019, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Arletta was born Aug. 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Oscar and Mabel (Miles) Gabrielson. She was married for 47 years to the late Richard G. "Dick" Bowers. Surviving are a daughter, Susan (Rydbom) Klotz of Alexandria; five grandchildren: Christine (Klotz) Roland (husband, Dave) of Alexandria,...
Marie C. Frye, 75, of Potetown, rural Roaring Spring, passed away late Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, following a lengthy illness. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. Marie was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Clappertown, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Elmer George and Blanche (Dixon) Helsley. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Terry Lee Frye; children: Neal D. Becker (Cathy Amick) of rural Roaring Spring, Mitchell B. (Cara)...
Donald C. Russell, 88, of Silver Creek, N.Y., died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at his residence, following a lengthy illness. A funeral was held Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville, N.Y. The Rev. Michael Leamon, pastor of Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church, officiated Private Interment was held in Sheridan Center Cemetery, Town of Sheridan. Donald was born March 9, 1931, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Cloyd and Pearl (Dilling) Russell. Mr. Russell worked as a Tool...
Jamey D. 'Jim' Smith, 60, of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. A funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 2, at Albright Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. Pastor Dan Hammel and Jerry Stern officiated. Interment was made in Albright Cemetery. Jamey was born Oct. 26, 1959, in Roaring Spring, the son of Tommy D. and Sandra M. (Mock) Smith. He married Nicole L. Klotz Feb. 12, 2000, in Tampa, Fla. Jamey is survived by parents of Roaring Spring; his wife; two children: Shayla N. Smith of Roaring Spring and Tyler C. Hoover of Alum...
On Sept. 17, Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society inducted two new members at Hoss's Steak and Sea House in Bedford. Yvonne Bowser (right), an educator for 17 years, has served at Northern Bedford County, Claysburg-Kimmel and Bedford Area school districts. She also coached track and volleyball. Jean Harclerode has taught for 21 years and is presently the seventh-grade learning support teacher for the Bedford Area School District. She is the 2016 recipient of the Dr. Lauretta...
Saint Patrick Catholic School in Newry hosted a lunch for area first-responders on Friday, Oct. 25. This is the third year the school has invited police, firefighters and EMTs to have lunch with the students, giving them insight to the jobs they do. Paramedic Amanda Ferguson of the Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service and first-grader Trygg Musselman enjoyed a few slices of pizza together before heading outside and touring the emergency vehicles and equipment the first-responders use...
Claysburg-Kimmel's Mackenzie Clemens sets up a teammate during District 6 playoff action Monday, Oct. 28, against Bishop McCort at Claysburg High School. The Lady Bulldogs swept the Crushers en route to a quarterfinal date with West Branch Oct. 29. West Branch knocked the Lady Bulldogs out of the playoffs en route to a four-set victory, 25-8, 25-27, 25-13, 25-18. Rebekah Claar served for 14 points to lead C-K. Megan Hartman added eight kills, while Harleigh Cavender dished out 14...
Last fall, my son, Bob, and I did not get to hunt together during the autumn turkey season. Because of the heavy rain that occurred on the first day, I did not hunt. Bob, like our friend "Scout," spent a fruitless day hunting in the inclement weather. During the couple of evenings he got out during the first week, he was unable to run down any turkeys. On the Saturday ending the first week of the season, Bob made a long-hike hunt on one of his favorite game lands. "I didn't even see a scratch,"...
Passing the state House of Representatives Oct. 29 by a 144-54 vote, legislation that would provide expanded Sunday hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania appears likely to become law soon. But the Pennsylvania Game Commission wants hunters to know Senate Bill 147 has not been passed in final form yet, and even if it passes the state Senate a second time and is signed into law, it will not take effect until 90 days after passage. That means the bill, which would permit hunting on three Sundays – one within the archery deer season, one within t...
Northern Bedford sandwiched a game-clinching touchdown run around two crucial turnovers in the final two minutes of the game to clinch a spot in the District 5 Classs 1A championship game with a 28-14 home semifinal win over Windber Nov. 2. Up just 21-14 and with Windber putting on a last-ditch effort, Lucas Heck fell on a Windber fumble at midfield and Colby Imler followed that up with a 50-yard dive up the middle that turned into a sprint to the endzone to clinch the win. Imler intercepted a...
The Claysburg-Kimmel football team ran for 212 yards and five touchdowns during its 45-8 District 6 Class 1A opening-round playoff victory against visiting Penns Manor on Nov. 1. The fifth-seeded Bulldogs ran their winning streak to three and improved their overall record to 8-3. The Comets, seeded 12th, closed their season with a 3-8 record. Five different C-K players scored touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 32-8 lead into the lockerrooms at halftime. The Bulldogs tacked on a touchdown...
Northern Bedford High School junior Ian Zimmerman placed fifth in the PIAA Cross-Country Class 1A boys' Championship on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Hershey. Zimmerman ran the course in 16 minutes, 37 seconds. Teammate Ian Sherlock finished in 36th place with a time of 17:31. Also competing for the NB boys' team were Connor Laird (115th, 18:28), Josh Strayer (166th, 19:10), Justin Grine (184th, 19:34), Hunter Horton (189th, 19:37) and Kaiden O'Neal, 191st, 19:47). Northern Bedford's Harley Socie...
The 2019 football season came to a close last Friday night, Nov. 1, for the Central Scarlet Dragons, but not before the Dragons gave top-seeded Bald Eagle Area all they could handle. Playing at BEA’s home field, Central, seeded fourth, led early in the contest and was in position to pull the upset in the final minutes before falling short 21-19. The loss ended the Dragons’ season with a 4-7 record. After playing most of the opening quarter scoreless, the Dragons scored on an 8-yard pass play from Jeff Hoenstine to Hunter Klotz. The PAT fai...
Cam Norris, a graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg, is in his junior year at St. Vincent College, Latrobe. Norris, a member of the Bearcats' football team, made the transition from defensive end to outside linebacker last season and now finds himself in a starting role. Norris currently is leading the Bearcats with 47 tackles (32 solo, 15 assists, 8.5 tackles for loss), 3.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and two pass break-ups. He's been named team defensive player of the...
Duncansville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8724 hosted its 10th annual golf scramble on Aug. 17 at the Sylvan Hills Golf Course, Altoona. A meal followed the tournament, catered by the Duncansville VFW Post 8724. A total of 48 participants raised $1,000 for the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Activities Fund. The check presentation was held Sept. 22. Shown here are (from left): Deputies Ella Conigy and Anne Johnston; Gail Blattenberger, Department Representative of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home; and...
It was this past springtime when my little greenhouse was all empty that I noticed some purple wandering jew vines still growing under the table, without pots. I yanked them loose and threw them in a bare spot in my garden, knowing they would forgive my carelessness and keep on growing. But in that same spot, some bubble gum petunias sprouted from last year's seeds and so began the race for space. The two aggressive growers tried to outdo each other all summer. The wandering jew vines provided...
As the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the beginning of World War II, the Bedford County Historical Society will host a new traveling exhibition, We Can Do It! WWII, sponsored by Erie Insurance, The Eberly Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The 500-square foot exhibit, created by the Senator John Heinz History Center for its Affiliate Program members, will be on display from Nov. 26 through Jan. 28, 2020, at the historical society, 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford. The We Can Do It! WWII traveling...
The Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the St. Rose of Lima social hall, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona. Permethrin treated socks, which have tick repellent protection lasting up to 70 washings, tick removers and cedar oil repellant spray will be available. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. The support group is the Altoona Region of the PA Lyme Resource Network, www.palyme.org. For more information about the support group, contact Amber Altiero at (814)...
It's beginning to look a lot like...Election Day. While some local elections just concluded the election I am talking about what takes place in one year. It is hard to believe but the countdown to the presidential election has begun. Are you ready? It is said that religion and politics don't mix. What about faith and politics? It is an important matter to consider as we are about to be inundated with messages and the murky waters of an important race that currently involves a long list of...
Scriptures to Read: Acts 21:17-26 Galatians 4:4-11 Romans 4:1-4 Romans 4:5-12 Romans 4:13-19 Romans 4:20-15:2 I Corinthians 9:19-23 Paul has arrived at Jerusalem at long last. His first days were delightful. He was able to give reports to the Church Leaders in Jerusalem of the wonderful works God has been doing through Paul and his traveling companions. They in turn spoke of the thousands that were now part of the Church from Jewish heritage and still here in the Jerusalem/Judea area. But a...
St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Martinsburg will welcome Adam Smith as the new accompanist for its worship services on Sunday, Nov. 10. Smith is currently on the music staff of Penn State University in State College. He has had years of experience as a worship accompanist in a variety of congregations mostly in Texas. St. Matthew is rebuilding its adult choir program with the intent to incorporate early 20th-century gospel music with 21st century Christian music. To that end the church recently hired its former pastor, Ed Harshbarger, to lead th...
Everyone is welcome to attend a Fall Prayer & Praise event from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Grace Fellowship Activity Center, Leamersville Campus, Duncansville. Attendees will pray for churches, pastors and leaders, communities, schools and teachers and the nation. Joyful Noise (above) will lead the praise and worship service. There is no admission charge. Light refreshments will be provided....
Sonja King of Huntingdon retired on Sept. 20 as a commercial lines fast-track underwriter with Mutual Benefit Group following a 29-year career in insurance. A graduate of Altoona School of Commerce with an associate degree in management, King earned the following professional designations during her career with Mutual Benefit Group: Associate in Insurance Services, Certificate in General Insurance, Certified Insurance Service Representative. Prior to joining Mutual Benefit Group, King was first...
Northern Bedford County Middle School has announced its Students of the Month for September and October. September Ian Bithell, sixth grade, son of Liz and Dave Bithell Justina Thomas, sixth grade, daughter of Lorraine Thomas, participates in wrestling, softball, band, and Envirothon Avery Aungst, seventh grade, daughter of Kellie and Jennifer Aungst, participates in cheer, volleyball, band, chorus and Reading Competition. Xander Clark, seventh grade, son of Christopher and Jamie Clark, participates in basketball. Nate Blackburn, eighth grade,...
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 21, at the Roller-Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, PA. The speaker this November will be Dr. Julie L Decker, assistant teaching professor of nursing at Penn State Altoona. Decker will present “The Battling' Belles of Bataan and Corregidor.” When the Japanese invaded the Philippine Islands in December 1941, more than 100 Army and Navy Nurses were stationed at military bases throughout the nation. Decker’s “The Battling' Belles of Bataan...
Less than 10 months after opening a new cardiovascular catheterization (cath) lab, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, completed its 500th cardiac catheterization on Oct. 28, 2019. The 2,400 square-foot lab was officially opened on Jan. 15, 2019. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel problems. A tiny tube called a catheter is placed into a blood vessel so that imaging dyes and small equipment can be passed through. Catheterization...
Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman reminded Pennsylvanians that open enrollment for 2020 individual health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) started Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15. Financial assistance is available for Pennsylvanians who shop on the marketplace at healthcare.gov. Depending on the income of their household, many consumers qualify for subsidies to reduce their monthly premiums and some also qualify for assistance that lowers their out-of-pocket costs like co-pays and deductibles. About 80 percent of...
Students at Northern Bedford County High School were recently introduced to The Challenge Program Inc. during a kick-off assembly at their school. The assembly theme was "Future Influencers: #WhyNotMe." This fun assembly featuring a powerful video outlining how the Program works, reveals to students the positive outcomes to the important choices they make every day for career-readiness and success both in and beyond the classroom and how to earn cash incentives. During the assembly, students in...
Macy Walason (third from left), 19, of Alum Bank, was honored by the Pennsylvania State Fair Association on Oct. 24, with the Junior Fair Person Award for Zone 3. There are 24 fairs represented in Zone 3. The state is made up of four zones representing fairs in the state. The purpose of the award is to honor a youth for their outstanding efforts and achievements, and for making a difference at their fair. One Zone Junior Fair Person Award is presented at each of the four Pennsylvania State...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police, on Oct. 30 announced the implementation of a statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program to reduce work zone speeds, change driver behavior, and improve work zone safety for workers and motorists. “The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program isn’t about issuing violations, it’s about saving lives,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “Last year, 23 motorists were kill...
With the arrival of archery season and the approach of rifle season, many people will be heading out to enjoy nature in the woods of Pennsylvania with hopes of bagging a nice buck. Hunting public property provides many opportunities for you to hunt and to find your own hot spot. The greatest challenge is to find land not being utilized by other hunters. Hunting private properties is another option but usually you need to secure permission from the landowner. Land ownership/public land access can provide an amazing perspective of your hunting...
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) has been appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. “In the 21st century, cybersecurity is a critical component of our national security strategy,” Rep. Joyce said in a prepared statement. “As our nation is increasingly targeted by bad actors, it is an honor to join this group of members who are committed to identifying, preventing, and combating threats to our nation’s cyber infrastructure. As a physician, I am particularly...
The Blair County Board of Commissioners is going to have a new look as two new faces will join a familiar one in steering county government for the next four years. Unofficial results show newcomer Republican Amy Webster the leading vote getter with 14,524 while incumbent Bruce Erb retaining his seat by garnering 13,803 votes. On the Democratic side, Laura Burke, making her first bid for commissioner, wrestled the set away from two-term incumbent Ted Beam. Unofficial totals show Burke pulling in...
Bedford County returned two incumbents to the commissioner's office while electing one new face. Unofficial results show Republican incumbents Josh Lang and Barry Dallara as the top vote getters with Lang garnering 8,440 votes while Dallara received 6,503. Democrat Deb Baughman, making her first run for a commissioner's seat pulled in 3,092 votes. Democrat Candi Bussard received 1,240 votes. In the race for Bedford County Sheriff, Everett Police Chief Wayne Emerick Jr., running on the...
Borough employees Dusty Russell (in bucket) and Brian Miller take advantage of the dry weather to install Christmas decorations along North Market Street in Martinsburg on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Decorations will also adorn South Market Street and Allegheny Street throughout the holiday season...
Blair County’s Democratic Commissioner Ted Beam Jr. has apparently lost his bid for re-election, falling to challenger Democrat Laura Burke. Beam received 5,944 votes and Burke received 6,963. In Bedford County, the top story was in the race for sheriff, where Republican Wayne Emerick Jr. defeated Democrat Diane Nelson. Emerick earned 7,092 votes to Nelson’s 3,721. In the Blair County commissioner race, the top vote getter was Republican Amy Webster, with 14,524 votes. Incumbent Commissioner Bruce Erb won 13,803 votes. In Pa., on the general el...
Northern Bedford and Claysburg-Kimmel both survived the first weekend of postseason action Nov. 1 and 2. The second-seeded Black Panthers (8-3) have their sights fixed on their first District 5 Class 1A title since 2017, and second since 1995, when they travel to Hollidaysburg on Friday, Nov. 8, to tackle rival and top-seeded Tussey Mountain (10-1). Kickoff at Tiger Stadium is set for 7 p.m. The Bulldogs (8-3), meanwhile, seeded fifth, will travel to fourth-seeded Saltsburg (7-3) for a District...
