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Put me on the side of those who prefer the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — should have been sung as part of the program.The song had quite a history and legacy. Ideally, every church in the Cove will include this hymn in their worship to promote inclusion of everyone in our society. Jim Glunt Martinsburg...
Bri Tucker was recently hired as a fire investigator. Ironically, she was called to investigate the fire at Les Kavanaugh’s house. It seemed ironic that Mr. Kavanaugh, a retired fire investigator, would die in a house fire. ATF was called in to help Bri, not that she needed the help. Marc Davis from ATF arrived at the scene. Marc had recently moved to St. Louis to care for his grandmother who had cancer. Bri was determined to keep their investigation strictly professional in spite of the fact that Marc was a very attractive young man. Marc c...
I do not know Dr. Betsy Baker. I have never spoken with her, been introduced to her or even know what she looks like. I have no children in the district and never have. I do, however, have a daughter who is just beginning her career as an educator and have learned from her that people do not get into education for anything other than the love of children and learning. From where I stand Dr. Baker still has that love that led her to education back at the beginning of her career. I can’t imagine fighting an uphill battle EVERY DAY unless you t...
You’re probably familiar with the noticeable physical effects after someone has a stroke. But personality and behavioral changes after stroke are common, too. It’s not surprising: A stroke is a significant medical event that disrupts blood flow to the brain — the seat of our emotions and behaviors. These personality and behavioral changes can vary quite a bit from one person to the next, depending on which part of the brain the stroke affected. A stroke on one side or portion of the brain will cause different problems than a stroke on the o...
Wallace has made two wise choices. First off, he doesn’t begin with information about World War II and nuclear energy physics. Instead, he starts with Harry Truman and the enormous, unexpected responsibility Truman must take on in the wake of FDR’s passing. Of course, part of that duty is to decide whether or not to use the atomic bomb, which raises numerous moral, military, and geopolitical issues. Even the hazy future of our life on Earth is revealed in this research. Wallace drew me into the...
I side with Mr. Hershberger. This was a very poor decision on the part of the Spring Cove School District Superintendent and the Middle School Principal to not let the Middle School Choir perform the song, ”Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Mr. Hershberger had a much better approach. This type of decision is why the public school system in our country and now in the cove is in such a mess. It was said this was all done in the spirit of inclusion and to avoid controversy and conflict. What a Crock! No Controversy? How did that work out!! We no lon...
What a welcome sight are the beautiful flowers in planters at the Square and the corner of Allegheny and Walnut Street in Martinsburg! We would like to thank these greenhouses for their donations of all the plants: Brubakers, Piney Creek, and Spring Farm. Also, thanks to those that planted, and those who will water and care for these plants all summer, and those businesses, Leidy’s and Garman’s that will provide the water! It is very much appreciated! Linda K. Smith Martinsburg Flower Committee...
Reading NO EXIT makes you feel as though you’re riding a roller coaster. It begins out slowly, but after you get through the first obvious twist, it quickly picks up speed and there is no way out until the very end. No Exit has all the elements of a successful thriller film: a clever setup, a few unnerving characters, and engaging storytelling that will keep you guessing right up until the very end. When you think you have everything worked out, something will change. The turns are precisely t...
When it comes to garments and fashion - what’s in style and what attire is best for different situations - I admit that I am a total moron. The only exception to my insufficient vesture knowledge is my underwear. I wrote the book when it comes to a man’s underclothing and I am an expert regarding what choice a man should make when it comes to donning a particular style. Jockey briefs From my early childhood years through my forties, I’d always worn jockey briefs. I guess my mom purchased those for me when I was a kid and I just never quest...
Alyson The universe surrounding the characters in Noel’s novel is vividly described, and boy, what a great world it is! For me, this book has been fantastic. Although it was a pleasant surprise, I still don’t know who Damen is since at the time I was completely unaware of the series’ true purpose. Being in the dark has been a lovely surprise. I only realized he was immortal because of the series’ name, which makes sense given that it is about immortals. Ever has been one of my favorite people,...
My name is J. Patrick McGill and I am a music teacher in Washington County. I am also married to Bethany Mingle, a 2001 graduate of Central High School. We met in Pittsburgh where both of us have had successful careers as singers with the most prestigious organizations in the city, including the Pittsburgh Opera, Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, and Resonance Works Pittsburgh, in addition to her work as a physician assistant and mine as a teacher. We are both appalled at the hasty removal of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” from the Spr...
I’m writing in reference to the decision that was made by members of our Spring Cove School District administration to exclude the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” from the Spring Concert performed at the Middle School on May 7, 2024. As a parent, I am saddened by this decision as it directly affected my son who is a chorus member. The excluded song was his favorite song that they had learned for this concert and the one he looked forward most to performing. As a person who values education, I am enraged by this instance of censorship. How do w...
On Thursday, May 9 while driving a blue Jeep, I was very rude to you in the Ollie’s parking lot located in Duncansville. It was early afternoon when the incident happened . It was raining and a very sweet gentleman had pulled up to the exit door so he could assist his dear wife get into their car. While the gentleman was putting their packages in the trunk, I rushed from the store to my Jeep and began backing out of my parking space. I tried to squeeze out and rush off, but because of the way the Buick was positioned, I was blocked in. The gent...
Many years ago, President Eisenhower drove through the Cove. He named it “The Land of Milk and Honey.” Sadly, if a dignitary visited the area today, he or she would call it “The Land of the Silenced.” Over the last year I have seen numerous efforts by some citizens to silence anyone who is different than they are. For example, several months ago a church in the Cove used the bulk of their endowment so in order to disaffiliate from their national church organization, and in that way, they could keep people they didn’t like or judged out of th...
Did you ever do something so ridiculous, you just had to laugh at yourself? I seem to have a knack for that sort of thing. For instance, we have a red Subaru, so in my mind every red Subaru, actually, every red car is ours. I jumped in a red car with a church family one Sunday morning. They laughed and said, sure, I could go home with them. I am constantly peering into red cars as I hit the unlock button before I realize it is not our red car. But the worst was the day my husband dropped me off for a doctor’s appointment in Altoona then went t...
With new discoveries and technologies developing at lightning speed, our fast-paced world is becoming increasingly interdependent. What happens in one region can have an almost instantaneous impact a world away. And it’s not just global events that can have this effect. Business productivity and global economies are increasingly tied together. What’s happening in one industry can have significant ramifications on another. The ripple effects are ongoing. One current example is the Biden administration’s pause on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
By Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-2) Rep. Jessica Benham (D-36) Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-44) It’s hard to believe that right now, in the 21st Century, countless Pennsylvanians are losing access to affordable prescription drugs. But that’s exactly what’s happening as more and more community pharmacies are being forced to close their doors due to the little-known role pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play in our health care system. Because of PBMs, our commonwealth’s community pharmacies are faced with Medicaid reimbur...
The writers make it plain right away that they are not conspiracy theorists, but they do provide evidence for those hypotheses in their sections on JFK’s formidable foes who would have been ready and able to carry out the assassination. This chapter about his family’s ascent to prominence includes information about his family’s connections to Mafia leaders and associates, including Frank Sinatra. JFK’s bond with Martin Luther King, Jr. and their shared distaste for Vice President Johnson...
On April 4, my husband of almost 65 years turned 90. It was certainly cause for celebration, but what kind and how big? We remembered our son, Edwin, will be turning 60 in May so possibly, a double party? But wait, there is my brother, Jay, who will turn 80 in November and our grandson, Cory, who will be 40 in October. Calling in the family squad plus a few assorted friends, we planned a party for the birthday boys in June. It will be a four-day event in Virginia. They are the most loved men in my life and all of them have at least a slight...
In the book Blind Side, a homeless teenager is taken in by a married couple who see him on the side of the road and give him a place to live. He develops a close bond with them while he is with them, and when he starts going to a luxury event where many white Americans attend, he only has a few pairs of clothes. Although he doesn’t have the best grades in the world and is only beginning to play football, security is his top priority. As a result of his adoptive parents taking advantage of t...
To the Editor: The primary election for the 80th District state representative race is being watched across the Commonwealth. Rep. Jim Gregory has served since 2018 and has campaigned as being a conservative standing up for our community and our values. How conservative is it for our representative to nominate and vote in favor of a far-left liberal democrat to be speaker of the House when the Republicans have a slim majority? How conservative is it to continue to vote to fund the University of Pittsburgh in light of its abhorrent conduct with...
It was really informative for individuals who are addicted to the thrill rush that war can be entirely rewarding in more ways than just conflict. It was an extremely intriguing book to read. The author was one of these men; when offered a promotion to an office job as a planner, he declined it because what he really wanted to do was be in the thick of the action with a gun and his friends. He was willing to put up with all manner of hardship and danger in addition to declining a pay raise to do this. Kyle has many amusing tales to tell about...
Ever wonder why we have “April Fool’s Day”? Why not May Fool or August Fool? The practice of telling someone their shoelace is untied when it is not or sending someone on a foolish errand is pretty much observed all over the world. In many countries, according to Britannica Online, newspapers or radio stations might observe this special event with false headlines or stories. When I worked at the Bedford Gazette it was an annual fun time to think up something to fool the readers. One was a picture of a submarine that had supposedly subme...
It is a well-written, gripping work of historical fiction set during World War II and an espionage thriller. The story moves quickly and includes an endearing heroine, suspense, intrigue, turns, and twists. The author’s remarks are fascinating and helpful, and readers will value them considerably. It was jam-packed with all kinds of drama involving the French fighter network that never ought to have occurred but did. She was crucial in the case of an engineer who had passed away, but she had l...
A letter to the editor from Wayne Bush published on Page A-4 in the April 4, 2024, edition of the Herald neglected to include Mr. Bush’s place of residence. Mr. Bush’s residence should have appeared as Roaring Spring. Editor’s Note: We want to get it right! If you spot an error in the Herald’s pages, please contact us. We will print a correction or explanation as soon as we can. Send corrections to news@mcheraldonline.com or call 793-2144. Thank you for keeping the Herald accurate and reliable....
To the Editor: Why did I abandon my previous support for Jim Gregory? Because he abandoned us with his nominating and voting for Mark Rozzi, a liberal, pro-abortion Democrat for speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania in January 2023. When I decide who I’m going to support and vote for each election, I make sure the candidate I support is pro-life. Jim Gregory is pro-life too, according to the PA Pro-Life Federation. If that is the case, how come he didn’t vote pro-life for speaker of the House as my state representative? The...
To the Editor: As chief of the Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Department, I encourage all voters in the 80th District to cast their votes for Jim Gregory for state representative. Jim has been more than a friend to the volunteer fire service and he has been a reliable source of much needed funding. Volunteer fire companies rely on fundraisers and donations, but it is not enough. Jim recognizes that and has helped secure grant money and pointed us in the direction of other funding sources. When the fire whistle blows, it is important to know...
To the Editor: I hope the residents of Blair County realize how fortunate they are to have a weekly newspaper. Weeklies are the perfect inexpensive way to unite communities, families, military veterans serving far away, and generations that are separated by years, decades and even centuries. I just read the April 4 edition. The Herald commented on April 6, 1899, that April 1 was moving day. There was another name for “moving day” and that was “Flitting Day.” When I first learned about Flitting Day, it was from a weekly newspaper. I asked m...
If you’re a baby boomer, you might recall a television show back in the day entitled “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” The show’s host was Art Linkletter, a well-known TV and radio personality at the time. He would present clips of the funniest things that kids said during his on-air interviews with them. I can testify that his presentations were authentic, because they definitely hit home on many occasions. My phone interview Early in my teaching career, I noticed an ad in the local paper for a job opening in the pharmaceutical sales field....
To the Editor: On March 26, the Blair County Tea Party held an open public meeting to introduce the Republican candidates running for state representative of the 80th District, Jim Gregory, the incumbent, and Scott Barger the challenger. The event was to allow the public to hear both candidates express their views on a variety of subjects. Jim Gregory chose NOT to attend. In January, Jim Gregory was invited by the Tea Party and asked if the February or March meeting best fit his schedule. His response was neither. Additional contacts were made...
To the Editor: National Library Week 2024 will be celebrated Sunday, April 7, through Saturday, April 13. This is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries, librarians, library workers and to promote library use and support. This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” Libraries offer all kinds of activities besides offering books to borrow and reference material. Libraries have computers, photocopiers and fax machines. There are many fun and educational programs scheduled for children and adults including story times, book discussions and art...
To the Editor, Sometimes the conspicuous is not-so-conspicuous until it’s pointed out. In politics, it’s acceptable – expected – for sitting politicians to support each other for re-election. It’s not so acceptable to publicly support a primary challenger. The party sees it as distasteful. Does Jim Gregory enjoy the public support of any of his General Assembly peers for re-election? No, no he does not. But, former state Sen. Eichelberger and former state Rep. McGinnis, free from unwritten party rules, are publicly supporting Gregory’s...
Homewood Residents Learn About Cove History To the Editor: Homewood at Martinsburg’s Library Committee hosted a “Meet the Author” event on Tuesday, March 19, featuring Martinsburg’s own author Randy K. Stoltz. Randy is the author of “Civil War and the Hearts of Morrisons Cove,” a book that delves into the stories of veterans from the Cove and their contributions to the war. During the event, Randy showcased memorabilia from the Cove, including a booklet on the dedication of the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in 1934. He also shared insights in...
If you check the Herald’s website regularly, you might have noticed a problem recently. For technical reasons that are still not clear, we were not able to upload the content of the March 21, 2024, edition of the Herald to the website. Please accept our apologies. We’re still not sure what happened but we have managed to (at least temporarily) regain access to the site. We will be uploading the contents of the March 21 edition and this week’s edition as soon as we can – probably by Thursday of this week (March 28). Not being able to upload...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for preventing respiratory virus diseases. The CDC has included COVID-19 in the new guidance because effective vaccines, treatments, and widespread immunity to SARS-CoV-2 have contributed to lower rates of severe disease and death. COVID-19 also shares risk factors and prevention strategies with other respiratory virus diseases. The new guidance recommends that people ill with COVID-19 stay home and isolate from others until they have been fever-free for at least 24...
Because illegible license plates are required by state law to be replaced, Rep. Jim Gregory will host two events in which motorists can start the process to get replacement plates. License plates that are blistered, peeling or discolored can be replaced for free if a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or law enforcement officer deems them illegible. An officer will be present from: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the guest services building at the main entrance of DelGrosso’s Park on the waterpark side of t...
Because illegible license plates are required by state law to be replaced, Rep. Jim Gregory will host two events in which motorists can start the process to get replacement plates. License plates that are blistered, peeling or discolored can be replaced for free if a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or law enforcement officer deems them illegible. An officer will be present from: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the guest services building at the main entrance of DelGrosso’s Park on the waterpark side of t...
The Roaring Spring Ministerium and the Roaring Spring ARCH planned a food repackaging program for Saturday, April 6 at the ARCH building 714 Rockingham Ave. Roaring Spring PA. They have partnered with a humanitarian aid group UNTO out of Mount Joy PA. The ministerium and the ARCH have a vision of uniting their churches and communities through the love of Jesus as they meet the needs of those in poverty and oppression. They will be repackaging 50-pound bags of beans and rice and putting them into family size packages for CRU preciously called Ca...
Why I will be voting for Jim Gregory To the Editor: Unlike some candidates, Jim Gregory doesn’t pretend to know it all. He doesn’t wake up every morning looking for conflict with targeted constituencies just to polish his bona fides with certain core groups. Instead, he approaches each day with one goal in mind: to serve the residents of the 80th District. Sometimes this involves helping residents cut through the red tape of government; sometimes it involves supporting legislation that helps our communities; sometimes it just involves listening...
The plot of Marley & Me is that of a dog and his owner, which is both predictable and rather cliché. You’ve come to the correct place if you pick up this book hoping to read a heartwarming yet incredibly entertaining novel about owning a dog. This book chronicles Marley’s life with the Grogan family from his early years as a puppy to his final moments. If you’ve ever lived with a dog, you’ll be able to relate to the humorous tales of how difficult dogs can be to live with and how much we mourn...
My least favorite quirks of man and nature are happening in 2024. I detest Easter coming in March. I know, this beautiful religious event occurs on the first Sunday after the first full moon of the vernal equinox. I have to blame the moon for what will probably be a cold and chilly day with few spring flowers emerging from the cold ground. Growing up I remember the excitement of a new Easter outfit. With a frilly dress, patent leather shoes, and a light weight “topper”, I would fret over the anticipated weather. If it were to be cold and sno...
The Martinsburg Food Pantry provides food for our community with the help of local churches, businesses and individuals, along with many volunteers, working together to help their neighbors through difficult times. The Food Pantry has been blessed with many food and monetary gifts these past several months after the holidays. Our shelves are looking amazingly well stocked of food. The local need has continued to increase, and all who have given to the Food Pantry, has enabled the Pantry to...
One of God’s greatest blessings is our two great-granddaughters. Our only complaint is we don’t see them often enough. The oldest, Chloe, 8, is sweet, sociable, and has so much love and empathy. The three-year-old, Landyn, is strong-willed and misses nothing. Ask her where her neurons are, and she will quickly tell you “In my brain”. Her “neurons” are busy day and night. Her personality has led to what our grandson calls, FOMO, or “fear of missing out”. It is a term adapted by the internet and social media in 2004. Those who have FOMO might...
Most of us are familiar with the story of Willy Wonka, thanks to the 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and its multiple movie retellings. But what do we really know about Wonka himself? Yes, we know he is the world’s greatest chocolatier. But how did he get that way? In Wonka, inspired by the screenplay of the recent movie by the same name, we get a glimpse into the past. As a young boy, Willy and his mother lived on a small boat. For someone who always dreamed of m...
Pennsylvania’s total tax burden has gotten worse relative to other states, keeping residents more tax-burdened than the average American. A report from the Independent Fiscal Office found that Pennsylvania’s total taxes per capita ranked 19th overall at $6,710. While Pennsylvania fares better than New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware, it lags behind Ohio and West Virginia in total state and local taxes per capita. The mix is a slight decline from last year when Pennsylvania ranked 21st overall. The majority of taxes hit residents in...
How many times have you heard that you cannot judge a book by the cover? Diane Hanks has proven this phrase with her historical fiction story about First Lieutenant Anne Fox. Anne was the first female nurse to ever receive a military purple heart. What an honor for Fox to be recognized for her sacrifices, strength, courage and love towards her colleagues and servicemen. Pearl Harbor became the focal point of WWII, creating horrific times for those stationed there December 7, 1941. Although...
I’m writing to provide an update on the Herald’s request to its readers and supporters for help with our printing costs. Since the last update on Jan. 22, we’ve had 27 donations to help the Herald. The running total is $6,236 toward our goal of $50,000. $3,680 came in since my last update. We’re at 12.5 percent of our goal. I must admit that I’m heartened by the response. When Karen and I decided to ask the Cove for help, we weren’t sure what the response would be. I’m very happy not only that we’ve received the donations but that the commen...
Author’s Note: Because of the recent passing of actor Carl Weathers, this story came to mind. My wife and son were with me in the car and I was somewhat distraught, to say the least. We were on our way home from visiting my dad in a Johnstown hospital and the outlook for him was not good. I pulled into a local Sheetz store on Route 56 in the East Hills section of the city to purchase some gas and waited with patience in line, but I allowed enough room for the driver of the car in front of me to maneuver and pull out when he was finished pumping...
Imagine living in the Soviet Union during the Cold War under an oppressive, increasingly paranoid government. Expressing ideas and opinions in public could result in arrest or worse. The KGB could bug your home or follow you as you go about your day. You are exposed to government propaganda daily through radio broadcasts and newspapers. Ingrid and Anya spend much of their lives living under these conditions. In 1958, the United States and Soviet Union signed a Cultural Exchange Agreement, allowing for the cultural exchange of knowledge and...
Amid debate over legalizing adult-use marijuana, lawmakers say Pennsylvania’s medical program needs some improvements – and call on the governor to lead the way. The medical program grinds against federal law: every cardholder faces the loss of their Second Amendment rights. That tradeoff was made clear in January when Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene announced that he obtained a medical marijuana card — and the law required the county sheriff to confiscate his license to carry a firearm. Phantom impairment, too, complicates the m...
