Cash Bash at the VFW

Cameron County Auxiliary to the VFW

Cash Bash is this weekend. 

If you didn’t get your tickets stop by the VFW before they are gone! 

See you Saturday 2-4:00 pm. JM will be entertaining us after!

PSA Now Hiring

Spring Bulb Fundraiser

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers! 

The District is holding a Spring bulb fundraiser. Check out the great deals on the link below. All proceeds go towards Environmental Education programs that are held with the District! Any questions, call the District at 814-486-2244. Thank You for your support!

http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign

Bingo @ the VFW

ATTENTION FRIENDS AND FAMILY: We are putting together a travel baseball team for 12-13 year olds. This is our first season and we have many expenses including uniforms, insurance, tournament fees and more.We will scrimmage nearby towns but tournaments are all over: St Mary’s, Olean, Mansfield, Sandusky, Oh.This is our first year and we have 11 kids on the team and we are doing 7 tournaments.

 The VFW has kindly and generously offered to sponsor a BINGO night on our behalf. Will you please join us? We have a Chinese auction planned with lots of goodies from local businesses for which we are so grateful!! We hope to see you there!

Paws and Claws Pet Shop

Paws and Claws Pet Shop is located in downtown Emporium. They offer a variety of products for your favorite dog, cat, small animal, or reptile. Can't make it to the store? Don't worry--we offer local delivery. Call 814-562-8460

Little League Sign Ups

Cameron County Little League will be holding sign-ups on Friday, March 2nd from 6-8 pm and Saturday, March 3rd from 11am-1 pm at Memorial Hall in the meeting room upstairs. There will also be sign-ups on Friday, March 9th from 6-8 pm and Saturday, March 10th from 11 am - 1 pm, also at Memorial Hall.

Pricing for sign-ups : 1 child $35, 2 children $50,  3 or more children $65
For anyone not willing to volunteer any time for Little League, the cost is $75 PER CHILD.

Please note: the sign-ups are open to Girls and Boys, league ages 5 to 16. Age requirements have changed a bit this year per Little League International. Please post any questions on this to our FB page.

New this year, all players are required to fill out insurance forms. Please bring your insurance information with you.

Also new this year, Cameron County Little League will no longer furnish the baseball pants for the players. We do have pants that we can sell to ballplayers for $10 a pair. If you are interested in buying a pair for your ballplayer(s), it would be best to bring them to sign-ups so that they can try them on. There are many sizes to choose from, some fit differently than others. This pertains to Little League boys and girls, ages 9-12 and Senior boys, ages 13-16. Senior girls, your pants are black, they must be purchased by you. Minor League and t-ball are not required to have them. But after all the players who need them have had a chance to buy a pair, we will be selling all remaining pants to anyone who may want them.

If you do choose to buy your own pants, please buy the plain grey pants with no stripes.

The League will be furnishing shirts and hats for the players. We will have sample shirts for you to look at or try on if need be. For all Junior League boys and girls and Senior boys and girls, we will have their favorite number printed on their shirt, so please have that information also at sign-ups.

There will be a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in coaching baseball or softball. If so, please add your name. We are always in need of umpires, let us know if that is something you could help out Little League with.

Please post any questions to our FB page, Cameron County Little League

Easter Eggs from the Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church

Ok folks, here is the order form. You may leave an order on here as a message if you would like, or private message me at Linda Burrows. I checked on shipping charges and they are out of this world. Flat rate medium box is 13.65! Really not worth shipping charges. We will be happy to work with you on any arrangements for pick up!

Sinnemahoning Wildlife Center Program

Native Americans of Potter County. 

 Wednesday, February 28, 2018. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center classroom.

Historian, David Castano, from the Potter County Historical Society, will discuss the Native American presence in Potter County and the Sinnemahoning Valley, and display artifacts recovered in Potter County that document the Native American culture and way of life before Europeans arrived in this area. In addition to the historical presentation, Bill May, from Sinnamahoning, will play music on a Native American flute.

This free program will be held in the classroom of the Wildlife Center. For more information, please call the Park Office at 814-647-8401.

Happenings at the Emporium Senior Center

Upcoming Happenings @ the Emporium Senior Center: All are welcome to attend.

Monday, March 12th— Helpmates Day! FREE Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings from 11:30 to Noon.

Monday, March 12th— Club Meeting at 1pm. All members encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, March 13th— Senior Center St. Patrick’s Day Celebration—Wear Green! St. Patrick’s Style Pictionary Game @ Breakfast!

Wednesday, March 14th— ATA Program @10am. ATA Photo IDs available—Call ATA or the center for more information.

Tuesday March 20th —Community Nurse Day! FREE Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings from 11-11:30am with a short program about Calcium following.

Wednesday, March 21st— Bring yourself and your creativity @10am to make some Spring Art to celebrate the new season!

Wednesday, March 21st— Supper Club at 5pm! Please call the Senior Center by the week before to sign up!

Monday, March 26th— Join us for a Bee Program with Ryan Magaro from Rich Valley Apiary @10am!

Tuesday, March 27th— Easter Holiday Meal day! Meal will include: Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, & Cranberry Sauce. Our Activity for the day will be Bunny Boggle—and the refreshment will be Lemon Meringue Pie! If you would like to reserve a meal for this day, please call the center at 486-3707 before 1pm on Tues March 20th.

Safe Driving Course The Emporium Senior Center will be holding a Seniors for Safe Driving Course on Thursday, April 19th. The cost for the class is $15/AARP Members or $20/Non-Members. The class enables you to receive up to 5% off of your insurance payments for 3 years—Check with your insurance company to see if there are any special stipulations. If you are interested in taking part in this class, please call the senior center at 814-486-3707.

Home Brew Event

If your all about home brews, this even in nearby St. Marys might be right for you!

Bears & Bird Feeders

I took this photo a few years ago. This little fella was just finishing off the bird feed at a friends house in downtown Emporium. I've always thought he looked a bit sheepish sitting there!

Rotary News

Ryan Snyder , owner of RCS Motor Sports, was the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon meeting February 21st giving the club an overview of his new business located on 327 Portage Street in Emporium, (former E & G building). Ryan is a native of Emporium, attended the Seneca Highlands Vo-Tech in Port Allegany and also Jeff Tech in Dubois. RCS Motorsports can handle all small engine repairs including, tractors, push mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, pressure washers, snow blowers. Also contact Ryan for any on or off road motorcycle and ATV repairs. For your convenience, RCS also provides a pick up and drop off delivery service. For repairs, contact RCS at 814-486-0355 or rcsmotorsports@yahoo.com.

 Guests attending the luncheon meeting where Shawn & Vanessa Bidwell.

 Rotary would also like to thank everyone who purchased Wine &Cheese tickets for the event February 17th and to all those who donated auction items. Proceeds of the event fund the Rotary Scholarship Fund.

Annual Parade of Stars this Saturday, February 24

It is time for the Cameron County Fair Parade of Stars! 

This year's program will be dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Jan Hampton. It will be held on Saturday February 24 at the Cameron County High School. Local artists will be on stage to show off their talents! Anyone who wishes to participate should contact Pat Kempher at 486-1412. Proceeds will benefit the Cameron County Fair Scholarship and the 2018 Fair.

Scavenger Hunt Saturday Feb. 24

The forecast so far is looking like some rain Saturday. If it’s light rain we will still have the hunt but if it’s pouring we will only have the whitetail program with pizza after. Bring umbrellas!

Cameron County Food Pantry

Cameron County Food Pantry

 The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street in Emporium.

 Call 486-1161, ext. 269, with any questions.

Robert N. Uber

Robert N. Uber, 91, of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA formerly of 9311 Route 120, Emporium, PA died at Pinecrest Manor on Wednesday (February 21, 2018) morning. He was born March 29, 1926 in Shippen Township, PA a son of the late Edward and Ella Mae Beldin Uber. He married the late Hazel Housler. Mr. Uber served his country during WW II with the US Navy aboard the U.S.S. Cincinnati. He retired from Sylvania/North American Philips after over 42 years of employment. He later worked over 10 years for the Emporium Health Care Center. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball and played on many teams. His parents spent the last 15 years of their life living with Bob and his family. He loved his family. 

He is survived by four daughters, Frances (Glen) Holterback and Barb Pellam, both of Emporium; Holly (John) Dzemyan, Smethport and Sandra (John) Miller, Kersey; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by seven sisters, Ollie Spencer, Jessie Kriner, Ethel Bly, Ora Lewis, Edith Cato, June Sarick & Irene Lyon; three brothers, Claude, Hugh and Pete Uber, 

 Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (February 24, 2018) at 4:00 PM with Rev. James Eastman, officiating.

 A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. 

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Saturday from 3:30 PM until the service at 4:00 PM. Burial will be in the Moore Hill Cemetery, Emporium, PA 

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

 Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Hunter Ed Classes

The CameronCounty OutdoorYouth Activites has been asked about Hunter Ed classes for the Emporium area.

 Registration is now open for course at Woodland School March 24th. 

Register early it may fill up pretty quickly.

https://www.register-ed.com

CC Youth Wild Game Dinner

Tickets are going fast and only available through this link

https://www.eventbrite.com

Saturday, March 10 at 4 PM - 7 PM 

 Emporium Alliance Church 1284 Sizerville Rd, Emporium, Pennsylvania 15834 

 The Cameron County Longbeards NWTF, and the Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities are partnering to hold a Wild Game Dinner on March 10th, 2018 from 4pm-7pm with dinner served at 5pm. This event is to introduce our youth to our hunting heritage and the diverse tastes of wild game.

With the focus on youth from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and a limit of 125 attendees, we ask that adults that attend are bringing youth. The event will be free for youth and by donation for adults.

The evening agenda will include 4:00pm Doors Open

5:00pm Dinner Served

5:30pm Conservation Presentation

7:00pm Evening Concludes

Annual Chili Cook Off at the Driftwood Saloon & Grill

The Saloon is holding it's Annual Chili Cook-Off. 

Anyone interested in entering should have their Chili in a crock-pot and at the Saloon by 12:30. Everyone is welcome to sample and vote for their favorite. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Windfall Farms in Nearby St Marys Pa

Windfall farms has two spots available in our weekly lesson program which means we have openings for new clients! Come enjoy our indoor arena with a family atmosphere. Whether you want to show competitively or just hack around and everywhere in between, we have a trainer and a variety of safe lesson horses/ ponies for you! No pressure and lots of fun! Showing, leasing, lessons and so much more! Lesson packages available. Please call or text (814-335-4363 or email windfallfarms77@gmail.com . 

Windfall Farms offers Boarding,Training, Lessons, Short stays, Birthday parties.

 Don’t wait, spots will fill up!

 737 N Saint Marys 

St Saint Marys, Pennsylvania 15857 

 (814) 335-4363

CC Students Named to Fall 2017 Deans List @ IUP

INDIANA, Pa. - The following students from Cameron County have been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of fall 2017 dean’s list students is available at www.iup.edu/deanslist/2017-fall.

Dean’s List students, their hometowns, majors and degrees they are seeking are:

Emporium: Cory Ryan Clinger, South Wood Street, B.A. in Criminology; Skylar R. Galford, West Allegany Avenue, B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations; Alexys Renee Narby, South Cherry Street, B.A. in Psychology

Congratulations to these students from Cameron County!

Cameron County Community Chest 2018 Fund Drive Feb. Update

Cameron County Community Chest 2018 Fund Drive Feb. Update

As of February 16th we have collected $11,391.50 toward our $20,100 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. We will keep the 2018 Fund Drive open until September 30, 2018.

This month’s featured organization will be the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross PA Heartland Chapter is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The chapter is responsible for hosting local blood drives each year that replenishes blood used at our local hospitals. The chapter also provides all emergency communications between the men and women of the armed forces and their local families. The PA Heartland Chapter covers all of Cameron and Jefferson counties and most of Elk and Clearfield counties. Contact the chapter at 1-800-REDCROSS, by email at info@arcpaheartland.org, or visit us at www.arcpaheartland.org

No donation/memorial is too small. Please send your tax-deductible contribution to: Cameron County Community Chest, PO Box 134, Emporium, PA. 15834, Attn: Judd Schager or go to our Face Book page and use the PayPal button. Help to support the Recreation Board, Community Nurses, Red Cross, Friends of the Library, Package Team, Garden Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sylvan Heritage, 4H, SPCA and Special Community Requests.

Pauline M. Moscato

Pauline M. Moscato, 93, of 35 Pioneer Rd., died Sunday evening (Feb. 18, 2018) at Guy and Mary Felt Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1924, in DuBois, a daughter of the late Anthony and Albina Prosper Moscato. Pauline graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1941. She retired in 1982 from Sylvania where she had worked since graduating from high school. She was a very active member of St. Mark Catholic Church and a member of the Sylvania Quarter Century Club, Sylvania Retiree Association and the VFW Auxillary. She was accomplished at many hobbies, which she enjoyed greatly and shared with others. Among her hobbies were sewing, quilting, painting, crocheting and knitting.

Pauline is survived by two brothers, Guy and William (Phyllis) Moscato, both of Emporium; nieces and nephews, Guy Moscato of York; Tony Moscato, David Brown, Nancy and Pete Fragale, Julie Brown, Steven and Staci Brown, Mike Moscato, Lori Moscato and Paul Moscato, all of Emporium. 

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Moscato Brown; a brother, Joseph Moscato and a nephew, Paul Moscato. 

Visitation with video tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2018) one hour prior to a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Paul S. Siebert, pastor, as celebrant. 

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834; or to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, Building Fund, 27 W. 4th St., PO Box 430, Emporium, PA 15834-0430; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dep’t 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

 Online condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Sarah C. DeLucia

Sarah C. DeLucia, 93, of 445 Ash St., Emporium, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Sunday morning. (February 18, 2018) She was born June 16, 1924 in Clermont, PA a daughter of the late Carmen A. and Mary Fablo Grillo. On May 24, 1952 in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, PA she married the late Marion DeLucia. He preceeded her in death in 1985. Mrs. DeLucia attended Clermont Schools and graduated, as valedictorian, from the former Mt. Jewett High School in the class of 1942. She worked at Sylvania in Emporium where she met her future husband Marion. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed her many visits with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and was a seventy-five year member of the C.D.of A. 

She is survived by daughter, Rose (Roy) True, Walsenburg, CO; son, Andrew DeLucia, Emporium; son, Joseph (Sherry) DeLucia, Emporium; daughter, Mary T. DeLucia, Hornell, NY; son, A. Pete DeLucia, Emporium; son, Christopher (Susan) DeLucia, Ottawa, OH; son, Martin DeLucia, St. Marys; daughter, Anne (Ted) Chen, Livingston, NY; daughter, Theresa (Dion) Zappe, Andover NJ; twenty-one grandchildren: Sarah, Rolin, Mark, Michael, Beth, Anne Marie, Kristen, Christina, Laura, Stephen, Adam, Melissa, Sarah, Isaac, Thomas, John Peter, Mary, David, Justin, Lillian &Clara; seven great grandchildren: Joelle, Eliana, Nora, Harrison, Lilah, Evie and Erica; brother, John (Frances) Grillo, Chrystal City, MO; sister, Theresa "Daisy" Smith, Emporium and many nieces & nephews.

 In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucy Ann in infancy; great granddaughter, Avery Elizabeth; two brothers, Joseph and Anthony "Tony" Grillo. 

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:30-7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Thursday (February 22, 2018) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant. 

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA.

 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.

Shippen Township Closed on President's Day

Shippen Township will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of President’s Day. 

Monday’s refuse collection will be on Tuesday, February 20th. 

 All other collections will remain the same. 

 Thank you!

Wine & Cheese Rotary Fundraiser Tonight!

Tickets still available at the Chamber of Commerce

 

GKN confirms plans for sale of Powder Metallurgy business

GKN confirms plans for sale of Powder Metallurgy business: GKN confirms plans for sale of Powder Metallurgy business. GKN plc has confirmed that it will look to divest GKN Powder Metallurgy, comprising GKN Sinter Metals and Hoeganaes, within the next 12-18 months as part of its new business strategy to transform the company...

I am ART

We Need Your Help.

 Over the past months, TEAM Cameron County has discussed several art oriented projects for our community. One of those projects, the Cameron County mural project is already underway and will include a large outdoor mural made of recycled materials along the Rails-to-Trails path. That project is a long-term endeavor inspired by a very talented local artist Sarah Nolan. A second project in the beginning level of planning is an art co-op that would include woodworking and pottery equipment, painting and art supplies, and classes for the community. The co-op would be open to the public. We originally looked at these projects as individual achievements. Each is a project in itself. After reviewing what other communities have achieved, we feel it may be more advantageous to manage these projects as a whole, and not individually. We are now in search of 6-7 art loving individuals who feel the need to serve on a committee to help establish an art non-profit similar to the Elk County Council of the Arts. By establishing a non-profit, it would allow the organization access to a number of grants and other areas of financial support. An art co-op would be another large draw that our community deserves. We urge everyone to get involved. If you would like to get involved, want to volunteer some time, and would like to discuss being part of this group, please direct message us. No commitment. We are only beginning our trip and not sure where it will head. See if you’re the one to make this happen!

Access Team Cameron County via FB

Cole Memoral Hospital Updates Visitation Policy

COUDERSPORT, PA-- A recent Pennsylvania Department of Health Advisory has determined that this influenza (flu) season has seen the highest number of flu cases reported per week since the 2009 pandemic. As a result, Cole Memorial Hospital is temporarily restricting visitations. The restriction will protect patients, visitors and staff from unnecessary exposure to the highly contagious flu virus.

Effective immediately, Cole Memorial is requesting that visitors postpone any visits to a hospitalized patient if they are experiencing signs or symptoms such as: • Runny nose • Fever • Cough • Vomiting, nausea or diarrhea.

In addition, visitors must be at least 18 years old during this temporary restriction (except siblings who are not exhibiting flu symptoms will be allowed to visit new babies in the Maternity Department).

As a reminder, Cole Memorial encourages these strategies to prevent spreading the flu: • Avoid close contact. • Stay at home when you are sick. • Clean your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, and practice other good health habits. • Get a flu shot—it’s not too late.

Cole Memorial employees are dedicated to receiving an annual flu vaccine to protect patients and staff. Anyone who has not received a flu vaccine can still benefit from its protection. Flu shots are still accessible. To locate a Cole Memorial Medical Group primary care provider, visit www.colememorial.org.

Richard M. Stolz

Richard M. Stolz, 75, of Huckleberry Circle, Emporium, PA died at his residence on Sunday morning. (February 11, 2018) He was born June 14, 1942 in Springdale, PA a son of the late Michael and Margaret Lechner Stolz. He married Harriet Brewer Stolz, who survives

 Mr. Stolz was a retired school teacher, having worked at Cameron County High School for many years. He enjoyed photography, cooking, camping and traveling with his wife Harriet. 

In addition to his wife he is survived by a brother, Edward (Carole) Stolz, Saxonburg.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Stolz, 

There will be No Visitation.

 Services are pending at this time.

Vivian Helena MacDonald

Vivian Helena MacDonald, 101, died on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St. Mary’s PA after a brief illness. She was born in 1916 in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, PA a daughter of the late Allan J. and Mabel Burlingame Johnston. Mrs. MacDonald spent her youth and attendant schools in Clearfield County before moving to Emporium, where she married the late Alfred “Ackie” MacDonald on June 10, 1942. She was a full-time devoted wife and mother for several years before joining her husband in the operation of his local business. She was dedicated to compassionate care of her husband and parents in their later years. Mrs. MacDonald was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Emporium. She enjoyed her flowers, reading her Bible, cooking, piecing homemade quilts, going for car rides, playing rummy, spending time with family and being at the family cottage in Clearfield County.

 Surviving are a son Robert A. MacDonald of Clarion PA; A daughter, Linda Kay Lewis, of Emporium, PA; two granddaughters: Rebecca L. Lewis (Damion Pisacane), Belchertown, MA and Suzanne Lewis-Johnson (Charles) of Massillon, OH; four granddaughters: Josie, Katie, Emma & Jenna Johnson and several nieces & nephews.

She preceded in death by her parents; her husband "Ackie" in 1996; and brothers, Donald, Kenneth, Lester & Dale Johnston.

There will be No Visitation. 

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 424 N. Broad Street, Emporium, PA at a later date.

 Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA.

 Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 424 N. Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

 BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Free Mammogram Screenings

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Evelyn Hockenberry

Evelyn Hockenberry, 93, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA formerly of 4787 Rich Valley Rd., Emporium died at the Manor on Sunday (February 11, 2018) morning following a lengthy illness.

She was born April 24, 1924 in Wallis, Texas a daughter of the late Ignac and Julia Jochec Fojtik. On May 16, 1944 in Richmond, TX she married the late Earl B. Hockenberry. He died July 23, 2006. Mrs. Hockenberry was born and raised in Texas, the youngest of six daughters. Her family had a farm, and she often talked about helping in the fields, picking cotton by hand. She also loved going to dances. It was when she was a waitress that she met Earl Hockenberry, who was an airplane mechanic stationed at Foster Field, Texas. After they were married Earl brought her to live in Cameron County when he was discharged from the Army. Evelyn worked at Sylvania for a few years, and Earl started a sawmill with his partner Gerald Lewis. Years ago she enjoyed working in her flowerbeds, painting ceramics and doing embroidery. More recently, she liked sitting on her swing and when she lived in assisted living, coloring pictures of flowers and butterflies.

 She is survived by a son, Dariel (Cheryl) Hockenberry, Emporium; two grandchildren: Scott Hockenberry and his son Chase; Laura (Jake) Sorg and their daughter Kiley, and a great grandson is due in June; along with several nieces and nephews.

 In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by five sisters, Ollie Dorsey, Lenora Pyka, Elsie Brdecka, Wilma Gaddis and Valista Fojtik.

There will be No Visitation

. A Memorial Service will be held in april and will be announced at a later date.

 Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium, PA 

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Lasagna Dinner this Thursday

Emporium First United Methodist Church

Thursday February 15th First UMC will be holding a lasagna dinner.

Seatings will be at 4:30 and 6:30 PM.

Tickets are available at the church office or at the State Farm office.

 If you have questions or need tickets you can call 486.0849

 We look forward to seeing you there!

Coyote Hunt @ Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club

February 16 – February 18 Feb 16 at 2 PM to Feb 18 at 12 PM 

 Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club PO Box 9,

 Driftwood, Pennsylvania 15832

• Each participant must be a 2018 member of the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association. If you are not a member now, you can apply for a membership when you register for the hunt.

• A registration fee of $ 10.00 plus a $ 2.00 administration fee for a total of $12.00 must be paid with the registration. There is a $ 5.00 additional fee to enter for the heaviest female coyote and an additional $ 5.00 for the heaviest fox.

• No registrations are taken on the days of the hunt. The last day to register may be done at the club on Thursday, February 15, 2018 until 12:00 midnight. If you are registered, you can start to hunt at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018. The hunt will end on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at noon.

PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB FOR A REGISTRATION FORM AND HUNT RULES IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED ONE WITH YOUR FALL NEWSLETTER.

Donate Blood February 15

Busy B's Cleaning Service

We have a new business in town! 

 Congratulations Bonnie, I am sure you will be busy.

Emporium Zumba

Emporium Zumba is held downstairs in the Cameron County Recreation Center
 300 S Chestnut St, Emporium

CC Ambulance Bingo This Sunday February 11

Come out and enjoy some fun this Sunday and support our ambulance! 

Opportunity for Cameron County Businesses

Opportunity for Cameron County Businesses

When the Cameron County Fair Parade of Stars takes the stage Saturday February 24 businesses and organizations can share the spotlight. This year advertising opportunities exist. The Cameron County Fair Association hopes to raise awareness of the businesses and organizations in the county by offering two minutes of commercial time between performances.

Susan Lyon from the Cameron County Fair Association says a table will be provided at the entrance where fliers promoting advertisers can be distributed and the front of the stage will provide a backdrop for signage. The cost is $10 if someone from the organization reads the ad, or $15 if a performer or member of the fair association reads the information.

Businesses or organizations wanting more information can contact Susan at slyon1995@gmail.com.

 Saturday, February 24 at 7 PM - 9:30 PM 

 Cameron County High School 

601 Woodland Ave,

 Emporium, Pennsylvania 15834

 It is time for the Cameron County Fair Parade of Stars! This year's program will be dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Jan Hampton. It will be held on Saturday February 24 at the Cameron County High School. Local artists will be on stage to show off their talents!

 Anyone who wishes to participate should contact Pat Kempher at 486-1412.

 Proceeds will benefit the Cameron County Fair Scholarship and the 2018 Fair.

WE ARE CHANGING OUR NAME!

WE ARE CHANGING OUR NAME!

 At our monthly meeting last night, it was decided that we would change the name of our group from Cameron County Community Action Partnership to Team Cameron County. The name change will occur as of today. Because there has been a lot of confusion lately between our group and the The Cameron County Project, we took this step so each group can clearly communicate their targeted goals to a shared audience. This change should dispel any confusion. The name was chosen to reflect the fact that this Team Cameron County is a group effort and that there is no "i" in team! 

We encourage forward thinking individuals, as well as other organizations that feel the efforts of others will help their cause, to join. The membership of our steering committee continues to grow! Thanks to all of our members!

 Reference our Facebook page - Team Cameron County

Kenneth M. Kelso

Kenneth M. Kelso, 82, of 131 Driftwood Ave., Driftwood, PA, formerly of Canonsburg, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Tuesday afternoon. (December 26, 2017).

 He was born November 7, 1935 in Canonsburg, PA a son of the late Kenneth C. and Clara Mae Plance Kelso. Mr. Kelso graduated from Cecil Township High School in the class of 1953. He served with the US Army from 1954 to 1955. He was employed with Bell Telephone Co. from 1957 until his retirement in 1996. His job title at that time was a Systems Technician in Washington, PA . After retirement, he moved to Driftwood. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #368, Christabelle Club, Cameron County VFW and the American Legion all in Emporium. He was also a member of the Sinnamahoning Sportmans Club where he had served as past president, the May Hollow Sportsmans Club, and the Sterling Run Sportsmans.

 At his request there will be No Services 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Sinnamahoning Sportsman Association, P.O. Box 102, Sinnamahoning, PA 15861.

 Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Elk County Ammo & Arms

Elk County Ammo & Arms wants to buy your guns! 

New, used, antique, damaged or otherwise we will buy them all! 

From a single firearm to an entire collection we are paying CASH for anything and everything!

(Thursday, Feb. 8th 10AM-4PM) 

Emporium Volunteer Fire Department 

419 N Broad St,

 Emporium, PA 15834

Unfortunately we cannot make offers over the phone on your firearms, you must either bring them to our set-up that day or our retail store in St. Marys

Questions, comments or concerns?. Call the number below and ask for Greg or Aaron

Elk County Ammo &Arms

246 Brusselles St.

 St. Marys, PA 15857 

(814)-834-9318

SNOW-MOBILITY WEEKEND IS FEB. 9-11

 

 On Saturday, Feb. 10, at 9 a.m., Curt Weinhold will lead a cross-country ski excursion on mostly downhill cross-country ski trails on Denton Hill to the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum at 5660 Route 6 in Ulysses Township. Shown are cross-country skiers on museum property.

PRESS RELEASE: The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is hosting Snow-Mobility Weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9, 10 and 11 from 9 .m. to 5 p.m. each day. The museum is 10 miles west of Galeton and 10 miles east of Coudersport at 5660 Route 6 in Ulysses Township.

For this weekend only, if there is enough snow, the museum will work with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to create a special 5-mile route for snowmobilers that starts at Thompson Road, south of Route 6 in the Susquehannock State Forest and ends on museum property. Way-finding signs and instructions will be placed along the route. Snowmobilers are urged to use extreme caution and watch for oncoming traffic when crossing Route 6 to get to the museum.

On Saturday, Feb. 10, Curt Weinhold, a museum board member, will lead a free, 4.5-mile cross-country skiing excursion. It will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at the trailhead near the DCNR Bureau of Forestry District 15 Office located at the top of Denton Hill (GPS address: 3150 2nd Street, Coudersport). Interested skiers should meet at the District 15 office at 8:45 a.m. The mostly downhill route will include Denton Hill cross-country ski trails and end at the museum.

Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10 and 11, the museum will show a variety of documentary films on a continuous basis for free. Among the documentaries are: “The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), A Peaceful Revolution;” “The Last Raft, a Story of Courage and Tragedy on the Susquehanna;” “Gifford Pinchot’s Conservation Legacy;” “Mira Lloyd Dock: A Beautiful Crusade;” “Straight Talk: the Ralph Abele Story;” “Voices of Pine Creek: An Oral History (Vols. 1 & 2)” and “America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment."

All visitors, including snowmobilers and cross-country skiers, are welcome to warm up in the museum with free hot beverages available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. On Saturday only between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. will be an all-you-can-eat pancake brunch for $8 per person with all proceeds to benefit the museum and its educational programs. The brunch also includes two sausage patties and a choice of coffee, tea or cocoa.

Regular admission rates apply for entry into museum exhibits but there is no cost to enter for food purchases or to see the documentaries. Admission rates are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older and $5 for youth ages 3 to 11.

For more information or to verify snow conditions, call the museum at 1-814-435-2652.

Rotary News

Cameron County Youth Outdoor Activities (CCYOA) Director, Don Bickford, presented a slideshow presentation along with an update on the organizations activities at the Rotary luncheon meeting January 30th. CCOYA is a 501c3 organization based at the Andrews Farm, 174 Nickler Road, Emporium, providing area youth with the opportunity to experience the outdoors through collaboration partnerships with many organizations and volunteers.

Some of the educational activities and projects include environmental education, third grade Woodland Elementary trout in the classroom, Outdoor Club, service projects, shooting sports, river clean up, wildlife management, astronomy, honey bees, aquatics & wetland education, archery program, Monarch butterfly, reptile and birding programs, water craft safety, canoeing & kayaking and ice fishing. Students have also attended the Great American Outdoor Show and experienced a field trip to the Farm Show. For further information you can contact Don Bickford or check them out on Facebook.