Donald D. “Don” Torrey

Donald D. “Don” Torrey “beloved husband and father”

AUSTIN, PA---Donald D. “Don” Torrey, 72, of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on August 8, 1943 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Wayne L. and Cora M. “Bonnie” Stilson Torrey. On May 25, 1991 in Marshall, Virginia, he married Kathy A. Miller, who survives.

He was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. Don honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. He was a self-employed carpenter.

Don was a member of Tom Mix Rangers. He loved to hunt and fish. His greatest love was his family.

Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Melissa D. Crown of Pittsburg, Texas; two sons, Duane L. (Lisa) Torrey of Pittsburg, Texas and Darin (Tina Arliss) Torrey of Pine Grove; “Kathy’s daughter”, Julie L. (Joel) Predmore of Elizabeth, Colorado; his stepson, John R. (Joan) Bacot of Warrenton, Virginia; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Craig (Joan) Torrey of Andrews Settlement, Dave (Mary Kay) Torrey of Shinglehouse, Karl (Gay) Torrey of Coneville, and Phil (Carol) Torrey of North Rose, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Shirley.

In keeping with Don’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on a date and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tom Mix Rangers, c/o Jeannie Frailey, 1091 Parks Road, Irvona, PA 16656.

Don’s family has entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Don, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Weekend in the Wilds

Weekend in the Wilds

 

Ice cream social Friday at Presbyterian Church 4-6 p.m. Start Saturday with a hunt for Big Foot at sunrise-1 p.m.! Great prizes (gift certificates, money). Bigfoot calling contest. Artists and vendors line the streets. Bring the kids for crayfish races, dunk tank, art for kids. Student art show and over 21 vote for the best wings! Fireworks as dusk falls. The echo off the mountains make you wish you had brought ear plugs!

 

For more information call (814) 486-4314, email cameroncountychamber@windstream.net or visit http://www.cameroncountychamber.org.

Kenneth E. LaBrozzi

 

Kenneth E. LaBrozzi, 63, of 124 N Saint Marys St., St. Marys, PA formerly of Emporium died at his residence on Tuesday, (June 28,2016) afternoon.

He was born October 15, 1952 in St. Marys, PA a son of Joseph LaBrozzi, Emporium, PA and the late Adeline Gentile LaBrozzi. Ken graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1971. He then served with the US Army during Vietnam Era from which he was honorably discharged from on January 10, 1974. He was a caring and compassionate gentleman who enjoyed reading, electronics and gardening.

He is survived by three sisters, Carol Ann (Robert) Ives, Russell; Diane Marie (Lee) Pesch, Phoenix, AZ; Anita Louise (Anthony) Pellegrino, Warren; three brothers, Lawrence J. (Sandra) LaBrozzi, Bradford; Vincent P. (Karen) LaBrozzi, Glendale, AZ; Joseph F. (Nancy) LaBrozzi, Cypress, TX and several, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline "Della" Gentile LaBrozzi, and a niece, Toni Lynn LaBrozzi. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday (July 6, 2016) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

There will be no visitation. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail at the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery following Mass.

 

 Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements

USED BOOK SALE!!

USED BOOK SALE!! 

June 28th-July 2nd

Friends of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library would like to announce the USED BOOK SALE begins on Wednesday, June 28 at the Barbara Moscato Brown Public Library.

27 W 4th Street Emporium, PA (814) 486-8011

 http://www.emporiumlibrary.org

Brothers

Brothers Nick Malizia and Ernie Malizie

Sylvan Heritage Military Banners

As scheduled, Round 2 of the Sylvan Heritage Military Banners were hung up this morning. Time ran out today, but the remaining banners will go up tomorrow. . It's wonderful watching and speaking to family members as these go up. A huge thank you to the borough crew for hanging each banner so perfectly. Town pride!

Paul A. "Sonny" Abriatis

 

Paul A. "Sonny" Abriatis, 74, of 49 Huckleberry Circle, Emporium, PA died at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA on Tuesday (June 21, 2016) morning. He was born December 18, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Paul "Pete" Abriatis and Mildred Greiner Renton Abriatis Elder

On December 28, 1963 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Donna Gillette Abriatis, who survives. Sonny attended elementary school at St. Ann's Catholic School in Pittsburgh and later at East Forest High School in Marienville where he graduated in 1960. He moved to Emporium and began working with his father in the construction business which he did for over 50 years, until poor health and economy forced him to quit. Together they built most of the industrial buildings in Cameron County. Sonny was a 4th° knight of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium.

Surviving in addition to his wife Donna Gillette Abriatis, of over 52 years are four sons, Paul (Nicole) Abriatis, Emporium;

 Michael (Beth) Abriatis, Pittsburgh;

Jon Abriatis, Emporium;

Mark (Jen) Abriatis, Emporium.

Ten Grandchildren: Ian, Haley, Autumn, Emily, Joe, Molly, Sarah, Maggie, Noah & Zach.

Brother, Robert "Bob" (Roseann) Abriatis, Mesa, AZ;

 Sister, Aloma Jean Rudolph, Emporium;

 Special Friends, Mary Jo Fiore & Joan Price.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul "Pete" and Mildred Greiner Renton Abriatis Elder; Two Brothers, James and Ron Abriatis.

 

 Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (June 25, 2016) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 5-7 PM. Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA

 

 Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834 or the charity of the donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

The Sylvan Heritage Pork & Cork Scholarship Fundraiser

The Sylvan Heritage Pork & Cork Scholarship Fundraiser 

Thank you so much to all 200+ people who came out and attended our first annual scholarship event. We are completely overwhelmed with your compliments and generosity. We could not be happier with how it all came together. ❤️🐷.

 A beautiful day, a gorgeous location, delicious food, friends, family, townspeople, and all the others that traveled to the Andrews farm. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make this wonderful day possible!

The mission of the Sylvan Heritage Council is to pursue sustainable economic growth through the beautification, revitalization, and historic preservation of our community in such a way that capitalizes on our area’s abundant natural resources and maintains our proud local history. 

 The Sylvan Heritage Council, a group of Cameron County residents with diverse backgrounds, is committed to the betterment of our community through positive energy and action. We intend to continue to be a driving force behind that cause.

Ear Plugs Needed

Ear Plugs Needed

Cameron County will blast off Saturday July 2! Fireworks will light the sky starting at 9:30pm. “What makes this display unique is the loud explosions,” says Cameron County Chamber of Commerce executive director Tina Solak. Ear protection is advised according to Solak!

The non-stop 30 minute show draws an audience from as far away as Maine, Florida, and throughout the state. Many families plan reunions around the event and camp owners mark the date on the calendar. The gates to the Cameron County High School Football stadium opens at 7pm. The home bleachers provide up close safe viewing. The fireworks committee sells food at the concession stand.

The chamber staff coordinates the display in conjunction with Weekend in the Wilds which begins Friday July 1 with a quilt show, ice cream social and music.

Big Foot Calling and Hunting

Big Foot Calling and Hunting

Saturday July 2 Cameron County hunters will take to the trails and look for Big Foot. New this year will be a Big Foot calling contest. Licenses now on sale for the annual Big Foot Hunt which benefits Mountaineer Search & Rescue.

Tombob Outdoors will film the hunt and calling contest to air at a later date. “We are excited for the exposure Tombob Outdoors will give this contest, which is one of our largest fundraisers,” says Steve Bajor from Mountaineer Search & Rescue.

Hunters must possess a $5.00 license to hunt July 2. The hunting season opens at sunrise and continues until 1:00pm. At 2:00pm the calling contest begins and prizes awarded at 2:30pm.

Licenses are available at Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, Bears Den, Driftwood Saloon and Grill, Sinnemahoning Tavern, South Park Supply, and Tombob Outdoors.

The hunt and calling contest are held in conjunction with Weekend in the Wilds in Emporium which concludes with fireworks Saturday at 9:30pm.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

 JUNE 27TH – JUNE 30TH, 9:00AM – 11:30AM, AT ST. MARK’S THIS YEAR!

 THE THEME THIS YEAR IS ‘CAVE QUEST’. 

ANYONE WANTING TO HELP OUT, SIGN UP OR MAKE DONATIONS, PLEASE CALL JEN ABRIATIS AT THE REL. ED. CENTER 486-0784 or 486-0569.

Enjoy This Beautiful Day!

Shippen Township Refuse Dates

Shippen Township will be closed on Monday, July 4th for Independence Day.  

Monday’s refuse pick-up will be on Tuesday. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday’s refuse collections will remain the same.

 Have a Happy & safe Fourth of July!

The Sylvan Heritage Pork & Cork Event

The Sylvan Heritage Council's Pork & Cork event is tomorrow! We are all working very, very hard to ensure a great time for everyone in one of the most beautiful locations in Emporium! We will be doing 5 great basket raffles (think moonshine, yoga, golf, honey/beeswax, and, of course, wine!), a 50/50, and 4 cash prizes throughout the night - so make sure you bring your wallets! 

We have local home brewers and winemakers in addition to a wide variety of north central Pennsylvania wines and beers. Dinner is by Jill and her staff at the Cabin Kitchen and music will be provided by Two Guys Drinking Beer.

 Tickets are sold out -THANK YOU!! - and we are so excited we can't sleep! See you all Saturday at 5:00 pm. Ps - We will have parking attendants to guide you, but if it's at all practical, please try to carpool.

Annual Snake Hunt This Weekend!

Northern Tier Landscape Project Complete

The Sylvan Heritage Council, in conjunction with the Northern Tier Community Action Corporation, recently applied for and received a grant to landscape the front and west-facing sides of the beautiful and historic Northern Tier Community Action Corporation building. The project was financed in part by the PA Wilds Planning Team, with a C2P2 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. Kane Lawn & Garden, of Kane, PA completed the work at the end of May.

 Shown in the photo are, left to right: Randy Metcalf, Deputy Director NTCAC; Jan Hampton, PA Wilds Planning Team; Lori Reed, Cameron County Commissioner; Chrissy Slusarick, Sylvan Heritage Council President; and David Greene, Executive Director NTCAC.

 Stop by and take a look if you haven’t already!

Afghan Raffle

Penn Highlands Community Pharmacy

Emporium Borough Council talks levee issues with Eldred Borough officials

Emporium Borough Council talks levee issues with Eldred Borough officials: EMPORIUM — Members of Emporium Borough Council are in contact with Eldred Borough officials to share information on levee issues.

Celebrating 50 Years

The District is celebrating 50 years of conservation in 2016. 

The District will be hosting a celebration at the Andrew's Farm on June 11th from 1-5 pm. Join us for a fun afternoon with live music, a live Birds of Prey program, kid crafts and a picnic to follow.

Time Running Out

Time Running Out

PA Wilds Juried Artist Julie Mader offering a two night scarf painting class at Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center. Students of all ages welcome, but the class size is limited to 10. Mader will teach a technique called gutta which allows the scarf to painted rather than tie dyed.

The class will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 20 and 21 6-8pm. The cost is $27.00 and includes all materials. Registration is available online at www.cameroncountychamber.org or by 

phoning 814-486-4314.

LOUD

LOUD

A couple from Maine, with family living in Emporium issuing a challenge to businesses and individuals that love the July fireworks. Erik and Mary Jo van der Kaay live in Kennebunk Maine, but travel for the Zito family reunion each July, which coincides with the fireworks. The family is willing to match up to $1000.00 in donations received between now and July 2.

“I am at a loss for words,” says Tina Johns Solak, a member of the Cameron County Fireworks Committee. “The generosity is overwhelming.” If more than the $5500.00 is raised before July 2, the show can be expanded.

Donations can be accepted at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office or by mail at Cameron County Fireworks, 34 East Fourth Street, Emporium PA 15834.

Cameron County Food Bank

Cameron County Food Bank

The second Sunday of every month is Food Pantry Collection Sunday. Please bring a nonperishable food item and drop them in the designated location of the church. If you would prefer a monetary donation, please place an envelope in the collection that is labeled “Food Bank”. Thank you so very much for your help to provide food to individuals and families of Cameron County. Cameron County Community Food Pantry is a ministry provided by the Cameron County

Ministerial Association.k you so very much for your help to provide food to individuals and families of Cameron County. Cameron County Community Food Pantry is a ministry provided by the Cameron County

Ministerial Association.