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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Cameron County Longbeards NWTF Donate to Food Pantry

Cameron County Longbeards NWTF 
· Last week members of our committee presented a check to the Cameron County Food Pantry for $2,000 as a donation for them to be able to buy turkeys and other thanksgiving essentials for families in need. This is something that we look forward to being able to do every year and it's because of the support from great people here in our community and far away that help make this possible! 
Thank you!!! 
We hope that everyone had a happy, healthy and safe thanksgiving! 🦃 
 Also, Good luck to all PA deer hunters the next two weeks as well!

Friday, November 29, 2024

Smoke em’ if you got em’ Serving Shop Small Saturday

Smoke em’ if you got em’
TOMORROW 11/30/24 shop small Singers Auto
 Time: 11:00am 
Menu: Smoked beef tip noodles💥 $10
 Smoked pulled pork on a bun with two sides🔥 $11 

Loaded Nachos with pulled pork or brisket, cheese, salsa, baked beans,jalapeno, sour cream 😋 $13
 Our own pierogis classic smoked Gouda cheese 😍 Broccoli cheddar pierogis four for $6 

 Large smoked mac n cheese $5 or pulled pork +$2

 Sides include our own baked beans 
Double smoked bacon green beans 
Smoked Mac n cheese +$2 
Dessert: cream cheese brownies with peanut butter glaze $3 
We look forward to serving you

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Sylvan Heritage Council Calendars for Sale

The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly presents our sixth "Images from the Past" calendar -
this year, filled with photos of our beloved Cameron County from days gone by, curated from various collections of photographs generously contributed by private collections, including those of the Cameron County Historical Society. 
🌲A perfect Christmas gift, the calendars are on sale for just $15 
 🌲To order after that, please contact Michelle Clark via Facebook messenger, or by text/phone at 814-594-2469. 
 🌲We accept cash, checks made out to the Sylvan Heritage Council, and payments via Venmo @SylvanHeritage-Council. 
🌲Not in Emporium? We will ship – postage for one calendar is $8, for two $9, for three it's $10.45 flat rate. 
🌲All profits will be put directly to work on various beautification projects in our community.
 As always, thank you for your generous support of our organization!

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of November 30th

photo by Gary J. Hennen



Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of November 30th 
Listed are some activities occurring this weekend in Cameron County. 
If you have any you would like me to add, email me at cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com 
 Updates may be added closer to the weekend.


Black Friday @ the Hygrade Inn 
212 E. 4th Street, Emporium 
Sweets for you or treats for anyone on your list! 
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Emporium Fire Dept. Auxiliary Craft & Vendor Show 
Saturday, November 30th @ the Fire Hall 
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Customer Appreciation Day @ Flowers 'N Things
Saturday, November 30th, 9am-4 pm Cash & carry discounts, Door prizes, discount table 
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Shop Small in Cameron County 
 Stop in the Chamber, pick up a flier, spend at least $100 during the week. 
 Enter to win Chamber Bucks from C&N 
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A Christmas Time @ Sarah Janes Art Studio
5 East 4th Street, Emporium
Open for Shop Small Saturday for art purchases
Nov. 30th @ 11 am 
Stop in & cuddle with adorable Labrador puppies!
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Tubby's Tavern 
 One Last Breath - Saturday, Nov. 30th @ 9:00 
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Rich Valley Wines 
Adjusted hours at Rich Valley Wines for the Holiday Week 
 Shop with us on Saturday, kicking off Shop Small week in Cameron County. 
Rich Valley Wines is located at 400 East Allegheny Ave in Emporium 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Friday, Nov. 29th & Sat. Nov 30th 
 Meat Raffles @ 4pm
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The Little Museum in Sterling Run is closed as of Oct. 6th
Questions? Call the Historical Society and leave a message. 
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Sinnemahoning State Park Events
For the list of events at Sinnemahoning State Park, click on the link below. 
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Sizerville State Park 
 Follow the calendar of events for 2024 park activities. 



SAVE THE DATES


Cameron County School District 
Sports schedules can be found here 
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Powder Keg Cornhole
 Mondays at Tubby's Tavern. 
 Tubby's Tavern will be the new site for this weekly event held every Monday. 
 REMEMBER: EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ANYONE CAN PLAY. 
 Come give it a try and join us for some fun. 
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Bingo @ the Cameron County Vets Club 
Resumes Sept. 2, 2024 . Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month through May
 Doors open @ 5pm. Calling starts @ 6:30. 427 E. 3rd Street, Emporium 
 Under new management 6/27/24
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
 Check out our Website for club events & memberships!
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Cameron County Food Pantry 2024 Distribution Dates
 New food pantry location!
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Christmas Tree Mini Paintings @ Sarah Janes Art Studio 
Friday, December 6th, 5-7 pm 
Class is $35, Choice of tree to paint
BYOB & snacks 
Call 910-467-1544 to register or msg via FB 
Afterwards watch the Christmas parade & downtown tree lighting! 
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Christmas Parade 
 Friday, December 6th @ 7 pm 
 Downtown Emporium
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30th Annual Christmas Benefit Dance 
Tickets available at the door
Auction only Friday December 6th @ the Emporium Firehall 
Saturday, December 7th Dance & Auction 
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Cameron County Christmas Tree Lighting 
Friday, December 6th @ 8 pm 
Right after the parade, the tree lighting will take place in the town square
Downtown Emporium 
photo by Eventide Light Photography
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Breakfast with Santa! 
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A Christmas Time @ Sarah Janes Art Studio 
5 East 4th Street, Emporium
Stop in to visit Santa on Dec. 7th, 14th, & 21st 
Paint & Sips will be held Dec 6th, 20th & 27th!
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Christmas in the Wilds 
Saturday, December 7th, 9am - 2 pm 
Downtown Emporium 
photo by M Clark 
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Elf Story Time 
Sunday, December 8th @ 2 pm 
Sarah Janes Art Studio, 5 E. 4th Str. Empoium
Bring the kids to enjoy a winter wonderland storytime w/ our local elf/ librarian.
Cozy blankets, pillows provided, hot cocoa too! 
This is a free event! 
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Christmas Caroling returns to RVW!
Friday Dec. 13th & Saturday Dec. 21st
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Children's Christmas Party 
Saturday, Dec 14th @ 11 am 
Signup sheet at the club to register your child prior to the party 
Adults registering must be a member of the club. 
Cutoff date is Nov. 25th. Please see link below for more details
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Cameron County Ambulance Service Bake War
Saturday, Dec. 14th @ 11 am 
5 different categories, cakes& cupcakes, cookies, pies, breads & others! 


Emporium Alliance Church Christmas Program 
Everyone is invited to the Children's Christmas Program
December 15th @ 10:30 am 
Coffee hour to follow 
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🎟️ Tickets are officially FOR SALE! 🎟️ 
Emporium Vol. Fire Dept. - Ladies Night Out, 2025
 $35 / Ticket! Make sure you get your tickets! 
 *** YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN *** 
Date - Saturday, March 1, 2025 
Time - Doors Open @ 4PM! 
We will have an Early Bird basket that will end at 4:45PM.
 Raffles & Games start at 5PM. 
Location - Emporium Vol. Fire Dept. 419 N. Broad St. Emporium, PA 15834 
This Event is for Adults ONLY, Nobody under the age of 21 will be permitted to enter. 
 We will take Table Reservations for parties of 6+! (No extra charge for Reservations) For Questions or to purchase Tickets, Please contact any of these Ladies; Maddie Tomaski-Uber - 814-594-0208 Staci Langley - 814-389-8070 Alex Olay - 814-335-7764 We can mail tickets as well! 
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The Community Dog Park is Open to the Public 
Please join the FB site for updates 
The dog park is located at the East end of Emporium, near the caboose.
If familiar with the Rails to Trails, it is at the trail head of the Rails to Trails in Emporium. 
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If you haven't followed this new CC Site, please do!
 Created by local resident Emily Costanzo, this sites mission in to reach as many people as possible & let them know what Cameron County businesses have to offer! We are trying to reach as many potential customers and visitors to our area as possible. Please share this group with a friend, even if they live elsewhere. We would love to have more visitors in CamCo and even if they don't stop by, many of our artisans will ship Business owners - don't forget that you are able to join and post in this group using your business page.
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Introducing Look Up Cameron County 
 To receive the Look Up Cameron County Newsletters, subscribe to the website here by entering your email address Click on this link and scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe 


If you would like your email address added to receive this weekend blog post, send it to me at cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com and I will send this post to your email every weekend that I have it online. Thanks for reading Cameron County PA Blog!
 Michelle
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Shout out to my friend Becca Peters! 
Dog Boarding Weekly and weekends available.

Judith A. Rifle

Judith A. Rifle, 81, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (November 27, 2024). She was born October 4, 1943, in Montpelier, Vermont a daughter of the late Reginald A. and Doris Clark Merrifield. On October 9, 1976, she married William Rifle, who survives. Judy was a nurse's aide for over 35 years working at Seana-Kean Manor, Guy and Mary Felt Manor and also with the Community Nurses.

In addition to her husband William, she is survived by a daughter, Star Copeland (Doug), Pittsburgh; daughter, Allison Robb (Steve), Turney, MO; son, Ryan Brown (Judy), Emporium; daughter, Leslie Brown (Monica), Crosby; son, Chuck Brown, Crosby; son, Andy Rifle, Port Allegany; daughter, BillieJo Rifle (Erick Lapolt), Emporium; ten grandchildren: Shaun, Josh, Michael, Brittany, Justin, Omar, Annicka, Spence, Karlye and Shiana, nine great grandchildren.

She loved her miniature dachshunds, baking, watching Christmas movies, enjoyed crafting, playing bingo, and watching her hummingbirds and orioles on her back deck.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Robert Merrifield.

There will be No Visitation. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Penn Highland Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Sinnemahoning Tavern Thanksgiving Hours


 

Gloria Jean McDowell

 

Gloria Jean McDowell, age 75, of Freedom, PA, (formerly of Port Allegany, PA) passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late William H. & Irene V. (Kotula) Clark, Gloria was born on February 27, 1949, in St. Mary’s, PA. She graduated from Cameron County High School in 1967. On May 11, 1968, she married the love of her life, Philip G. “Squeak” McDowell at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Emporium, PA.

 Gloria is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, son Scott (Jennifer) McDowell of Pittsburgh, PA and daughter Marcie (Troy) Shall of Clarion, PA; a brother, William (Debbie) Clark of Coudersport, PA along with several nieces and nephews. 
Though Gloria loved her yard sales, thrift store shopping, and being a social butterfly, her favorite role was being Grammie to her four grandchildren Riley, Cooper, Zachary and Andrew. She treasured her time with them and was their biggest supporter and cheerleader. Her grandkids always knew she was in the stands with her famous “whoop-whoop!” 
Gloria was a waitress for Ron’s Place in Port Allegany, PA for 16 years. She always welcomed the customers with a smile and made many lifelong friends. In 1994, she joined Adelphia Cable in Coudersport, PA, as a telemarketer, where she could put her gift of gab to the test. She finished out her “working years” at the Hong Kong Dollar in Port Allegany. She had a soft spot for her furry friends, treating each pet like a member of her family. She loved and spoiled her dogs Brandy, Jazzy and Layla and cats Smokey, Alex, Zoey and Pumpkin. Gloria was an active member of the Port Allegany Red Hat Society, Port Allegany Woman’s Club, and the First Church of God in Eldred, PA. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Mary I. Kitchen. 
Gloria was the life of the party, and her smile could light up the room. 
She will always be remembered for her generosity, giving spirit, her laughter, and her love of decorating her home for each season and holiday! 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Freedom, PA and Port Allegany, PA. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gloria’s memory to The Humane Society or Allegheny Health Network Home Hospice Care.

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours

 

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours 
State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the following locations: 
 Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon. 

Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
 People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. 

Causer Announces School Safety, Mental Health Grants

 

PA State Rep. Martin Causer 
More than $1.6 million in state funding has been awarded locally to support school safety and mental health. The grants were from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and its School Safety and Security Committee.
 The grants were awarded as follows:
 ➡️Austin Area School District – $102,638
. ➡️Bradford Area School District – $143,679. 
➡️Cameron County School District – $110,212. 
➡️Coudersport Area School District – $112,784. 
➡️Galeton Area School District – $106,303. 
➡️Hebron Center Christian School – $37,500. 
➡️Kane Area School District – $118,592.
 ➡️Keystone Central School District – $173,618. 
➡️Northern Potter School District – $109,403. 
➡️Oswayo Valley School District – $107,425.
 ➡️Otto-Eldred School District – $109,620. 
➡️Port Allegany School District – $116,442. 
➡️Senaca Highlands Career and Technical Center – $70,000. 
➡️Seneca Highlands IU 9 – $70,000.
 ➡️Smethport Area School District – $113,281.

CCSD Job Opening - Science Teacher

 

Cameron County School District
Job Opening Science Teacher 
 The Cameron County School District is seeking applications for Science Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Preferred area is Biology, will consider General Science, Middle Level Science, or Math certification. Send cover letter, resume, Standard PA application, certification, transcripts, current Acts 31, 34, 151, 168, and three current letters of reference to: Mrs. Ronna Rebo, Superintendent, Cameron County School District, 601 Woodland Avenue, Emporium, PA 15834 by December 18, 2024, or until position is filled. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment drug testing. EOE

CC Community Food Pantry Shares Upcoming Events

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Cameron County Community Food Pantry 
 As we enter the holiday season, there are SO MANY events happening in our communities. 
Here is a list of just some of those activities. 
Do you know of an event not listed here? Add it in the comments! 
*Northern Tier Community Action is not sponsoring any of these events. 
This post is for informational purposes only. Any questions about the events or requests for tickets should be directed to the sponsoring organization.

Gingerbread House Giveaway

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. 
We would love to see pictures when you’re finished.
 Share in the FB comments your finished creations.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Emporium Borough Thanksgiving Hours

 

Emporium Borough 
Borough Garbage Pickup Changes for Thanksgiving 2024:
 Thursday (11/28) pickup will be Friday (11/29). 
Monday (12/2) pickup will be Tuesday (12/3). 

The Borough Offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and will reopen for business on Tuesday, December 3. Happy Thanksgiving!

FLOWERS 'N THINGS Thanksgiving Hours

 

FLOWERS 'N THINGS 
 Store hours for 11/25 thru 11/30
 Mon. 9a-5p 
Tue. 9a-6p 
Wed. 10a-3p 
Thur. HAPPY THANKSGIVING 
Fri. 9a-7p 
Sat. 9a-4p
 We are wishing all of our customers, family and friends a wonderful Turkey Day!

Lost Item

 

On November 13 I lost a round Celtic pin while walking between Aroma restaurant and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. If found, please call me at 486-1223. Thanks.
N. Couchman 

St. Marys Resale Shop

St. Marys Resale Shop 
Resale Shop will open Friday Morning at 7:00 with Black Friday Sales 

 The St. Marys Resale Shop is located at 18 Erie Ave in Downtown St Marys 
with hours Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00

The St Marys Resale Shop donates a portion of their sales to our Cameron County Ambulance Service

Rick Alan Hammersley

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Rick Alan Hammersley passed away peacefully at 65 years old. 

Beloved husband of Linda Hammersley, loving father of Joshua Hammersley (Leah), Amanda Hammersley (Jim), and Ashley Moorehouse (Bryant); Step Daughter, Christina Coleman; devoted grandfather of Haiden Varick, Brooklynn Hammersley, Simon Sindric, Jacob Hammersley, Jocelyn Hammersley, Madison Moorehouse, Easton Sindric; Step Grandkids, Jessica Coleman, Helena Smith, and Johnathan Smith; dear brother of Lynne Grimm. 

 Rick was a proud resident of Indianapolis and a Graduate of Greenwood High School. 
Avid Colts, Pacers, IU and Indy Car Fan, Rick was always the life of the party. 
He was an excellent chef and devoted to his loving family. 

 Family and friends are invited to gather from 11:00-1:00 pm at Singleton & St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory on Saturday, November 30. 
A funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.

Thanksgiving Hours @ Cameron County Nutrition

Cameron County Nutrition
 Our hours for 🦃Thanksgiving 🦃 week! 
 Not much has changed except us being closed on Thanksgiving Day! 
✨ We will have a limited selection of Togos! 
 Stay tuned and watch our page for all of our exciting updates moving forward! 
Our BLACK FRIDAY DEAL has been posted early. 
 Add $100.00 to your club credit receive $25.00 ON US! 
stop in to check this out!

Cameron County Nutrition is Moving

Cameron County Nutrition 

We have some BIG NEWS! 
We are MOVING (one last time😂) locations!
 Our new location is 12 E. 4th Street (2 doors down)
 Our first day in our NEW location will be Tuesday, December 3rd. 
🎄 With that being said, let’s do a G•I•V•E•A•W•A•Y•! 
 To enter: 1. Like this post! 2. Share this post! 3. Comment what your latest tea obsession has been! Winner will be picked for a free loaded & a Cameron County Nutrition T-shirt!

Rich Valley Wines Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Rich Valley Wines 
 Adjusted hours at Rich Valley Wines for the Holiday Week 🦃 
Stop by Wednesday evening and grab a bottle of wine for Thanksgiving Dinner 
Shop with us on Saturday, kicking off Shop Small week in Cameron County. 
 Rich Valley Wines is located at 400 East Allegheny Ave in Emporium