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"Just Think." That's what Robert W. Service named his combination of rhyming words and Charles P. Hargrave gave the words a tune. Or maybe the tune came before the words. I don't know which came first but I do know 82 years later we sang the song together at my friend's house on Tuesday evening, Nov. 24. "Just think, some night the stars will gleam, Upon a cold, gray stone And trace a name with silver beam And lo, 'twill be your own. That night is speeding on to greet Your epitaphic rhyme, Your...
Pa. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Nov. 24 announced that the CARES Act-funded Dairy Indemnity Program has distributed $7.6 million in direct relief payments to 1,550 dairy farmers in the commonwealth. Any dairy farmer who experienced losses due to discarded or displaced milk during the COVID-19 pandemic was eligible to apply. “Early in the pandemic in Pennsylvania, many of our dairy farmers were forced to dump milk and faced extreme uncertainty due to rapidly changing markets,” Redding said. “In this season of thanks, we are grate...
The Martinsburg Boy Scout Troop 358 collected items for a food drive on Nov. 14. Items collected will benefit families in need in the local community. Pictured are (from left): Front row: Daniel Longwell, Laura Longwell and Caleb Eger (on knee). Middle row: Jordan Smith, Laurel Smith, Norah Kuster, Elsie King and Ethan Dilling. Back row: Jace King and Gavin Kuster....
The Martinsburg Community Fund has reached almost 90 percent of its campaign goal of $43,000. As of Nov. 27, $38,882 had been received from businesses and residents. The 2020 fund drive will support 15 charitable agencies that do work in the Martinsburg area. Residents and businesses in the Martinsburg area who have not received letters regarding the fund drive but wish to contribute may send monetary donations to the Martinsburg Area Community Fund, P.O. Box 240, Martinsburg, PA 16662....
I remember as a teen, hearing John Denver and the Muppets sing a song I had never heard before. It was sung in the round. Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do. If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you! On and on it went. I did not understand the song at the time but still enjoyed the tune. It turns out the song was based on a British nursery rhyme from the 19th century. I assume the goose...
Scriptures to Read: Daniel 8:15-17 & 26-27 Daniel 9:1-6 Daniel 9:7-14 Daniel 9:15-19 St. Luke 1:11-17 St. Luke 1:68-79 St. Luke 1:28-38 I AM WRITING THIS ON VETERANS DAY. Today evoked many memories. I prayed for a number of folks who served. Normally, I use the four weeks of December to think about the Christmas Story and those involved with major roles. This year I thought I might write about those who are important but not so much in the spotlight. I begin with the angel Gabriel. We often...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring served its annual Thanksgiving dinner to the community Thursday, Nov. 26. Meals were take-out only....
As the weather grows cold and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities nationwide, many people are spending more time at home. If that describes you, and you’re looking for new ways to fill the time and perhaps improve your mood, consider learning to play the piano. Playing piano may be beneficial to your wellness in a number of key ways. Here are a few insights into why now is the best time ever to learn – or hone – this skill: • It sharpens the mind: Playing piano helps improve cognitive function and memory. At a time when it’s...
If maintaining good health is top of mind these days, as it is for many, be sure to factor dental hygiene into the equation. Medical experts say that a healthy mouth is critical to whole-body health, and warn that during the COVID-19 pandemic, certain stress-related oral health concerns are on the rise. “Dental health and overall health are intrinsically linked. Beyond teeth and gums, the mouth serves as a window to the rest of the body, providing clues about health related issues that may be brewing,” says Dr. Alice Boghosian, American Den...
The Williamsburg Pharmacy is now up and running. Mayor Ted Hyle presented owners Dr. Tyler and Courtney Ruby with a certificate of recognition welcoming them to the community. Pharmacy hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Pictured above are (from left): Mayor Ted Hyle, Dr. Tyler Ruby, Courtney Ruby, Dr. Brandon Hunt and Harry Mullins....
The Herald is reminding readers of a community calendar that is free and easy to use. The Herald’s Cove Calendar has been completely revamped and is now easier to use. The entire Cove community is invited to make the calendar a central place to find out what’s going on in the Cove. There are no fees and no charge and the calendar is easy to use. “There is now one central calendar for the Cove community,” said Herald Publisher Allan J. Bassler. “We set up this new calendar to give the community one place to go for all the events happening in the...
To view the new Cove Calendar – 1. Go to Herald website, www.mcheraldonline.com. 2. Click on the Calendar tab on the right of the screen. 3. Click on “Cove Calendar” in the drop-down box. 4. You can view the calendar in three different ways, “Pinboard,” “Agenda,” or “Monthly.” You can select which you view you want by clicking on the arrow at the top right of the calendar. 5. Click on an event to find more information about it. To search the new Cove Calendar – 1. Use the calendar search bar, which will look for keywords of the event. 2. Usin...
Governor Tom Wolf and Director of Testing and Contact Tracing Michael Huff announced on Tuesday, Dec. 1, the extension of the Department of Health’s contract with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI) to provide COVID-19 testing in five regions across Pennsylvania to help contain local spread of COVID-19. “Every day COVID continues to spread in the commonwealth, every day our numbers continue to rise, and that puts our health care system and our health care workers at greater risk,” Gov. Wolf said. “To help stop the spread, we are announc...
Juniata College's Mock Trial team earned first place at the Carnegie Mellon University Swear Me In Scotty Invitational Tournament this weekend. Hosted by the Carnegie Mellon University Mock Trial Team, the tournament was held in a virtual format Nov. 14-15 over Zoom. "I am extremely proud of our team that has once again established itself as a national power in Collegiate Mock Trial," said the team's coach Dave Andrews '74. "These students work so hard. They eat and breathe mock trial and...
The first time that I came to the United States in 1945, I was surprised at the variety of holidays observed here. I was intrigued to learn about Halloween - the COSTUME party at school, beggars’ night, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, etc. Our teacher made a point to explain all about it when she realized that I had never heard of it. Among other things she said, she mentioned that Halloween came before All Saints’ Day. That gave me a link with one of our holidays in Puerto Rico. All Saints’ Day is celebrated there by the Roman Catho...
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today highlighted the importance of routine HIV testing for Pennsylvanians who are sexually active, as nearly 40 percent of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who do not know they have the virus, and emphasized treatment as a prevention tool to decrease the prevalence of HIV. “Early detection and treatment of HIV can control the virus and make it undetectable, leading to a person living a long, healthy life,” Dr. Levine said. “The latest science shows that people living with HIV who t...
Travis Shambaugh, an employee with Hollidaysburg-based Laret Sign Works, intstalls new signage on the Wenger Feeds mill in Martinsburg on Nov. 16....
The Central Youth Football League wrapped up the 2020 season with its uniform collection, pizza party and dodgeball tournament at the Roaring Spring Legion Gym on Saturday, Nov. 7. This season, the coaches asked each player to donate at least one non-perishable food item to the Martinsburg Food Bank. Morrisons Cove Memorial Park was host to all practices and home games, and the league leaders thought it was a great idea to pay the favor forward by donating to a worthy cause. Roughly 200 items...
No matter the name – profit team, management team, succession team, troubleshooting team – the team approach to investigating and solving farm problems has many benefits. Advantages remain whether the team includes external trusted advisors, internal farm members or a combination of both. A team approach brings multiple ideas and voices to the table. Team member selection inherently places expertise at the table. Are you dealing with a crop issue? Your crop consultant will be a key player. Do...
Pa. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale on Nov. 24 announced the release of an audit report for Williamsburg’s volunteer firefighters’ relief association (VFRA). The audit of Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Company’s Relief Association had no findings. “My oversight of relief associations helps to make sure volunteer firefighters have the resources they need to protect our citizens and communities,” DePasquale said. “State aid must be used efficiently and effectively to help purchase life-saving equipment, training and insurance for thousands o...
State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has announced his intentions to introduce a bill that would repeal the previous expansion of mail-in voting in Pennsylvania. "My office has been flooded with calls and emails from constituents who had issues with mail-in ballots, including those who received them without submitting a request." Gregory said in a statement. "Additionally, in November, we witnessed an extreme amount of irregularities regarding mail-in ballots. The irregularities that existed from...
It’s time for Christmas! My mom, Suzanne, just asked me the other day when we are going to start our annual Christmas cookie day making. She jokes that although I like to get up early to start making the cookie dough, my energy soon fades after about the first three hours. Here are two delicious cookie recipes. Pecan Roll-Ups Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups flour 1 – 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided 1/4 tsp. salt 96 pecan halves Directions: In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and salt until smoot...
Editor's Note: The following was sent to the Herald from the Bedford County Commissioner's Office. It is presented here without editing. The Bedford County Commissioners [on Nov. 30, 2020] suspended Bedford County Correctional Facility (BCCF) Warden Troy Nelson and Deputy Warden Bernazzoli with pay, pending an assessment of prison operations by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. "Based on information we received, we believed it was in the best interest of the county and BCCF employees and inmates that Warden Nelson and Deputy Warden...
