Lawrence E. Kelley,

Port Allegany -- Lawrence E. Kelley, 24, of East Mill Street, passed away Monday (Nov. 29, 2010) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born Nov. 4, 1986, in Coudersport, he was a son of John M. and Mary E. Dinch Kelley. On June 27, 2008, in Coudersport he married Janelle E. Franklin, who survives.
Staff Sergeant Lawrence Kelley was a U.S. Army National Guard Recruiter, serving with the Company C- 1-112th INF (SBCT). He served one tour in Iraq.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, Class of 2005, where he was active on the wrestling and football teams. He also attended Seneca Highlands Area Vocational Technical School, Port Allegany, 2002-2005, for heavy equipment.
He was a member of the Roulette Fire Department and Roulette Alumni Association.

Surviving in addition to his parents, John and Mary Kelley; maternal grandmother, Betty J. Gideon of New Caney, Texas; and wife Janelle; are a son, Nathaniel A. Pelton, and daughter Ariana E. Kelley, both of Port Allegany; two brothers, Jeffrey S. (Cindy) Kelley of Bradford, and John M. (Erika) Kelley of Turtlepoint; four sisters, Brenda L. Haggard of Roulette, Kristi E. (Allan) Moore of Mesa, Ariz., Amanda J. (Karl) Renner and Carrie L. Kelley of Roulette; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with Chaplin Richard J. Allen officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

A military service will be conducted at the graveside following the funeral, by Company C- 1-112th INF (SBCT).
Memorials can be made to the Roulette Fire Department

Fatal Crash on Rt 120 East

Pennsylvania State Police at Emporium are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday afternoon at 3:25 pm on Route 120, 2/10 mile east of Memorial Springs in Portage Township, Cameron County.

A known operator was driving a 1994 Dodge Truck west on Route 120 when the operator lost control of the truck, crossing into the eastbound lane of travel, and impacting a deep culvert, causing the truck to roll over several times.
The dispatch reported entrapment.
Troopers said the truck was severely damaged and had airbag deployment. The driver was wearing a seat belt. They are withholding the name of the operator who was killed until next of kin is notified. The investigation is continuing.

Angela R. Loncosky

OLEAN, NY- Angela R. Loncosky of School St., formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Monday (Nov. 29, 2010) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born January 20, 1980, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Michael E. and Kathleen A. McNealis Loncosky.
Ms. Loncosky was a customer service representative for Time Warner in Olean, NY.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1998, where she was a co-captain on the cheerleading squad, and member of the school choir, marching band, and concert band. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who among High School Students, a Tandy Technology Scholar, and Big 30 Cheerleader.   She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6391, Port Allegany.

Surviving in addition to her mother, Kathleen and father, Michael, are her maternal grandparents, Jean (Larry Coughlin) Hopkins; two sisters, Amanda M. Loncosky of Olean, NY, and Tina Loncosky of Erie, PA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 4, 2010) in the First Baptist Church of Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor, officiating.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany

Fibromyalgia Support Group Seeks Interest

A new support group is expected to start at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in January.


Terri Cooney hopes to offer a fibromyalgia support group, based on interest, that would provide support and education to patients and caregivers. She also hopes the group will provide coping strategies and moral support as well as boost awareness about the illness. Since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2005, she has researched the illness extensively, including various treatment options.

Cooney is a retired high school English teacher with 16 years of experience. She is also a Reiki master and teacher and is experienced in a number of mind/body therapies such as meditation, biofeedback, yoga and hypnosis.
To express interest in the group or for more information, contact Cooney at fibrofog@mail.com or 814/225-4400.

Rain, Rain, And More Rain

Many areas of Cameron County, as well as neighboring counties, felt the wrath of heavy rain, snow, sleet and falling temperatures. Schools, roads and several businesses closed and there is flooding in many areas.  At noon today, the water was still bridge high at the East end of town and quite a bit of debris clung to the scaffolding underneath this bridge.

Marian A. Whiting

Marian A. Whiting, 84, of St. Marys, formerly of Emporium, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, in Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.  Born April 19, 1926 in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Roland and Grace Coon.
On September 30, 1940 in Selingsgrove, she married James Whiting who survives. This past September Marian and Jim celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

A longtime resident of Emporium, Mrs. Whiting was a 1944 graduate of Emporium High School. She was employed briefly by Sylvania Electric in Emporium and was later employed as a clerk by several local businesses.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Emporium and the Order of Eastern Star Emporium Chapter #101.

In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Beverly (Richard) Cool of Emporium; and many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Mrs. Whiting was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters.

Visitations with Memorial Tribute will be held Friday, December 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, where Funeral &

Committal Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Atkinson, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.

An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

CCHS Art Show & Christmas Concert

The Cameron County High Schools annual Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 7th at 7 p.m. in the CCHS auditorium.  The Junior and Senior concert bands will perform "Christmas at the Movies", selections from "The Polar Express", "Nightmare Before Christmas," "White Christmas," and other favorite holiday movies.

The CCHS Art Department will have student artwork on display in the gymnasium. Stop in early to browse through the CCHS Winter Art show.

15th Annual Christmas Benefit Dance

Cameron Counties 15th Annual Christmas Benefit Dance will be held this Saturday, December 4th, from 8 - 10 p.m. at the VFW club in Emporium.  This dance benefits a local family, so bring a friend along for an evening of fun.  Couples $25. Singles $20.00.  Admission price includes snacks, beer, soda & music by Carl Mitchell.  Contact Connie Garrigan @ 486-9445 or Carrie Saline @ 486-3458 to donate items for the Chinese Auction.

Gift Tree Benefit

The staff and residents of the Guy & Mary Felt Manor will be sponsoring a Gift Tree to benefit St. Marks Day Care. The following items have been suggested: puzzles, board books, pre-school games, hats, mittens and scarves. Please drop off items at the manor from 12/3 thru 12/21/10. The items may be left unwrapped. Any questions call Pat at the Manor.

Shane Ellsworth Lathrop

Shane Ellsworth Lathrop, 39, of Port Allegany, died unexpectedly Monday (November 22, 2010) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.


He was born Oct 12, 1971 in Olean, NY, a son of Andrew (Anne) and Ellie Berg Lathrop. On July 3, 2004, in Niagara Falls, NY, he married Kelly Flint, who survives.

Mr. Lathrop was a 1989 graduate of Smethport Area Jr./Sr. High School and had worked as a quality manager at PSM Brownco of Emporium, PA.  He was a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Port Allegany, the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, and was social member of the VFW #212 of Bradford, PA.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by four sons: Andrew, Blaine, and Sean Lathrop, all of Emporium, PA, and Jack Lathrop of Port Allegany one brother: Sean (Laurie) Lathrop of Port Allegany.
Two  step brothers: Frank (Sandy) Mason of Eldred and Greg (Stephanie) Mason of Statesville, NC

Five  nieces: Rebecca, Allison, and Hannah Lathrop, Lila and Gillian Ruff and one nephew Grayson Ruff
One sister in law: Tonya (Eric) Ruff of Buffalo, NY
Two brother in laws: Anthony and Craig Flint of Charlotte, NC
Father and Mother in law: Martin A. “Tony” and Susan Flint of Port Allegany.

Shane was preceded in death by one step brother, Todd Mason.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Saturday, at 10 A.M., at St. Mary’s Sartwell with the Rev. Charles R. Schmitt as celebrant. Committal will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Sartwell.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Port Allegany Ambulance Association, PO Box 223, Port Allegany S.W. Smith Library building fund, 22 Church St, Port Allegany, and the Epilepsy Foundation, 1501 Reedsdale St. #3002 Pittsburgh, PA 15233-2310.

Robert "Rob" B. Colwell, Jr

Robert "Rob" B. Colwell, Jr., 60, of 113 W. 4th Street, Emporium, PA died at his residence, Emporium on Saturday morning following a lengthy illness. (November 20, 2010)  He was born May 27, 1950 in Port Allegany a son of Angeline Fapore Colwell, Port Allegany and the late Robert B. Colwell, Sr.

On August 8, 1981 in St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Port Allegany he married Tracy Boschert Colwell, who Survives.  Mr. Colwell graduated from Port Allegany High School in the class of 1968 and then from Alfred State University. He was employed for over 30 years at Northern Tier Community Action and Director of Head Start for the past 20 years. He was one of the co-founders of the County Food Pantry in Emporium. He was also a Grant writer for many projects in the County. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church

Surviving in addition to his mother Angeline Fapore Colwell and his wife Tracy Boschert Colwell
are sons Matthew and Timothy Colwell of Emporium.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert B. Colwell, Sr. who died Aug. 22, 2007.

Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday from 5-8 PM
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

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

Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Now You See It, Now You Don't

Toby Nelsons demolition and removal of the former Judy's clothing store took less than two weeks.

Local Resident Discusses Rails To Trails Project

Jeff Ream, an engineer for Gannett Fleming, Inc., discussed some of the design aspects for the proposed West Creek Recreational Trail during a public meeting held Wednesday evening at city hall.


The final public meeting regarding the master site plan for the West Creek Recreational Trail, a planned Rails-to-Trails corridor between St. Marys and Emporium, was held Wednesday evening at St. Marys City Hall. The final plan will now be sent to the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for review.

According to Michelle A. Brummer, environmental planner for Gannett Fleming, Inc., the proposal is for a trail along an abandoned 19-mile segment of railroad that is now owned by the West Creek Recreational Trail Association, Inc.

"It runs from Emporium to St. Marys along West Creek and there are portions of it along Route 120," Brummer said. "The uses proposed for this are walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the appropriate seasons."

ATV use will not be permitted on the trail.

Brummer explained that the development process for the master site plan included meetings with the West Creek Recreational Trail Association, Inc., as well as two informational sessions that were held last fall in St. Marys and Emporium.

A feasibility study was also conducted for the project, and Brummer said it indicated that there is a need for safe, accessible recreational trails in St. Marys and Emporium.

"As far as close-to-home recreational facilities, there are some parks. There are actually several parks here in St. Marys and just a couple parks in Emporium, but they really focus on playgrounds and sports fields. It doesn't do anything for fitness walking, walking for health, walking to observe nature, or study of nature, which are also recreational activities," Brummer said.

At the same time, there are still a number of challenges that still need to be addressed, she noted.

"We do have potential conflicts. We've got a number of highway and street crossings, so [we've had to address] how we manage trail crossings of those highways and roadways. We still need to permit emergency vehicle access, so it's not like we can block those entrances altogether. We need to have access for ambulance or police to be able to get onto the trail if necessary and we've got some bridges that are not in ready-to-use condition," Brummer said.

Jeff Ream, an engineer for Gannett Fleming, Inc., explained that items considered in the study included potential trail surfaces and necessary safety upgrades to bridges along the trail.

"This study was not a full-blown engineering study," Ream said. "This isn't final design. We looked into these engineering aspects to the level that we needed to in order to develop a good budgetary cost estimate for future funding. That future funding then will address final design and construction of the project."

Marie C. LaBrozzi

Marie C. LaBrozzi, 83, of House of Loreto, 2812 Harvard Ave., NW, Canton, Ohio formerly of Meadow Rd., Emporium, PA died at her residence in Canton on Sunday (November 14, 2010) night where she was living the past month.She was born June 12, 1927 in Lumber City, PA a daughter of the late Lawrence V. and Catherine M. Hornung Caldwell.On May 15, 1944 in St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium, she married the late Francis "Tim" LaBrozzi.Many years ago Mrs. LaBrozzi worked at McCrorys and Sylvania and retired from Motor Coil in 1989 where she worked for many year a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Rosary Society and the VFW Auxilary. She enjoyed Baking bread, sharing it with others, crocheting and reading.SurvivingDaughter: Cathy Schlotzhauer, Homestead, FLDaughter: Sr. Judith LaBrozzi, Sisters of the Congregation of the Divine Spirit, Canton, OHDaughter: Victoria Holloway and her husband Richard, Nashville, TNDaughter: Lorraine Smith and her husband Stephen, Pittsburgh6 Grandchildren and 6 Great GrandchildrenSister: Lucille Caggeso and her husband Daniel, RidgwayBrother: Fred Caldwell and his wife Edna, EmporiumBrother: Joe Caldwell and his wife Beatrice, EmporiumPreceded in Death ByParents: Lawrence V. and Catherine M. Hornung CaldwellHusband: Francis "Tim" LaBrozzi who died April 28, 19942 Sisters: Clara Caldwell Rinehuls and Dorothy Jean BerryBrother: Lawrence "Bill" CaldwellVisitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM where a Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 PM.Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PAMemorial Contributions may be made to Congregation of the Divine Spirit, 2812 Harvard Ave., Canton, OH 44709 or to the American Heart Assoc., 501 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16601
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Kathryn M. "Katie" Zoschg, 94, of 3033 Cameron Rd., Emporium died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor in Emporium on Friday evening. (November 12, 2010)She was born November 25, 1915 in Rathbun, PA a daughter of the late George F. and Rose Balaban Mahovlich.On July 14, 1941 in Winchester, VA she married the late Matthew A. Zoschg, Sr.Mrs. Zoschg was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time around her home most especially gardening. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church.SurvivingDaughter: Carol, Mrs. Edward Uzdale, EmporiumDaughter: Margaret Burnside, EmporiumDaughter: Mary, Mrs. Philip Burkhouse, EmporiumDaughter: Sandra, Mrs. Donald Bickford, EmporiumDaughter: Kathryn, Mrs. Mark Johnson, DriftwoodSon: Matthew Zoschg Jr. and his wife Nancy, EmporiumSon: Stephen Zoschg and his wife Laura, EmporiumSon: James Zoschg and his wife Susan, Emporium31 Grandchildren and 21 Great GrandchildrenSister: Margaret Shoup, St. MarysSister: Helen Goodman, FreeportBrother: Frank Mahovlich and his wife Rose Ann, St. MarysBrother: Joseph R. Mahovlich and his wife Margaret, RathbunPreceded in Death By:Parents: George F. and Rose Balaban MahovlichHusband: Matthew A. Zoschg, Sr. who died Dec. 18, 2003Infant daughter: Theresa Marie ZoschgBrothers: George, Ivan and Steven MahovichSisters: Barb Reed, and Anna ParopacicSeveral Siblings: in infancyThe Zoschg family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday morning from 9:45-10:45 AM.Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Monday (November 15, 2010) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, as Celebrant.Burial will be in the Gilmore Cemetery, Austin, PAIf desired, Memorials may be made to to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, or to Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 W. 4th St., PO Box 430, Emporium, PA 15834-0430 or to the charity of your choice.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements

Work Continues

With the weather on their side, workers continue with the demolition of one Main street building and the restoration of another. The former 'Sylvias" or "Judy's" store is almost completely torn down. Across the street, the former "Big G" is receiving a complete makeover of the store front as well as siding for the building. Gone are the large glass windows that stretched across the store front. Smaller windows have replaced them and a stone wall creates a whole new look.

Building Demolition

Emporium will lose another building beginning Wed, Nov 10th. While the former "Judy's" store is being removed, traffic thru the alley between the vacant stores of Jasper Harris & Sons & Judy's will be closed to through traffic. Residents that need to access the road behind the buildings may do so by using the Chestnut street entrance.
The Jasper Harris store is rumored to be next on the demolition block.

Paul F. "Freddie" Lewis, Jr.,

Paul F. "Freddie" Lewis, Jr., 76, of 71 Pine Glen Rd., Emporium, PA died at his residence on Monday (November 8, 2010) morning. He was born May 30, 1934 in Emporium a son of the late Paul F. and Viola Bennett Lewis, Sr.

On December 12, 1953 in Emporium he married Dorothy Donahue Lewis, who Survives.
Mr. Lewis retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation where he worked for over 40 years. He was a member of the Emporium County Club. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving:
In addition to Dorothy Donahue Lewis
Daughter: Deborah Divincenzo, Camp Hill, PA
Son: Richie Lewis and his finance Karen, Emporium
Daughter: Karen, Mrs. Michael Ramsey, Emporium
Daughter: Judy VanZile, Lakeland, FL
Daughter: Gina, Mrs. William Clark, Lititz, PA
8 Grandchildren Christina Divincenzo, Matthew and Adam Ramsey, Nathen & Vanesa VanZile, Mariel, Nataly & Anthony Clark
1 Brother: Russell "Rusty" Lewis and his wife Kathy, Emporium
1 Sister: Carole, Mrs. Fred Smith, Emporium
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: Paul F. and Viola Bennett Lewis, Sr.
Three Sisters and One Half sister

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 205 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday (November 10, 2010) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Philip W. Sanders, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium


Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Edward L. Horning

Edward L. Horning, Sr., 82, of Midland Rd., Emporium, died Thursday, November 4, 2010, in Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.

Born May 16, 1928 in Emporium, he was the son of the late Byron H. Horning, Sr. and Lola Schwab Horning.

On April 30, 1949 in Emporium, he married Harriet Kennedy who died May 3, 2000. On December 27, 2005 in Emporium, he married Jane Mullens who survives.

A lifelong resident of Emporium, Mr. Horning was a 1946 graduate of Emporium High School. From 1959 until 1973 he operated the Esso station on West Fourth Street in Emporium. He then opened Ed Horning’s Fuel Oil in Emporium and in the following years was also awarded many trash removal contracts in the surrounding townships. In 1994 he opened Store All Rentals in Emporium and for many years was employed as a school bus driver for the Cameron County School District. Mr. Horning also served as Cameron County commissioner for four years.

Mr. Horning was a member of the First Baptist Church in Emporium where he was a former deacon. He was a member of Emporium Lodge 382 F&AM, the local ATV Association, Bucktail Rod & Gun Club, and was a long time member and past president of the Tom Mix Rangers. He was also a former 4-H Leader and for years was the Chamber Santa making annual visits to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor. His passions were his family, four-wheeling and hunting.

Surviving in addition to his wife Jane and his loving dog, Duchess, are: five sons, Rick Horning and Chris (Annetta) Horning both of Emporium, Edward (Lyn) Horning of Bellefonte, John Horning of Mansfield and Larry (Beth) Horning of Ridgway; one daughter, Deborah (Roger) Long of Galeton; twelve grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one brother, Byron Horning of Emporium; and also nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, Sunday, November 7 from 3-5 p.m. at which time a Masonic Memorial Service will be held. Funeral & Committal Services will follow with the Rev. Russell Horning of Shinglehouse, officiating.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Cameron County High School Alumni Association Harriet and Edward Horning Scholarship Fund c/o Northwest Savings Bank, 2 East Fourth Street, Emporium.

Northwest Savings Bank

The local Northwest Savings bank recieved it's own fall cleanup this week.

Sled Dog Races In Sinnemahoning Nov. 6th

Bring the family and enjoy the fun!
"The Sinnemahoning State Park will host its fifth annual Canadian-American Sledders Dry-land race event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the 40 Maples Day – Use Area. Races are also scheduled to resume the next day.
Event day will include Canine-Cross, Bike-Joring and Cart Races as well as GPS/Geo-caching and winter bird-feeding and craft programs and much more. All will be accompanied by lots of barking and tail-wagging.
In addition, check out the area displays of the rescue organizations and the new Sinnemahoning State Park Visitor Center, which is set to open next spring!.
Hot food and refreshments will be available to keep away the chill. Spectator areas will be open along the trails and staging area.
Races will continue on Sunday, Nov. 7, but additional programs will not be available.
For more information on this or other programs, call the park office at 814-647-8401".

MVA on Rt 46

At 11:16 pm on Tuesday, Emporium Company 14 and Emporium ambulance is responding to a one car motor vehicle accident at 306 Route 46 in Shippen Township. No entrapment is noted, but there is a reported head injury. The vehicle is reported in the ditch.

At 11:35 pm, the paramedic on scene requested a stat helicopter be put airborne to the Cameron County High School Field. Stat 9 has landed at 12:00.

The helicopter is airborne at 12:35.

4 PM Crash Closes Rt 120

Allegheny Power & Windstream Telephone crews are making progress on replacing two poles and getting electric and telephone distribution wires back in the air on Route 120 between Emporium and Driftwood near the Mason Run Intersection.

A truck hit a utility pole at 4:00 pm, breaking off two poles and dropping live electric wires on the roadway closing both lanes of traffic. Emporium and Sinnemahoning fire police were re-dispatched to continue to stop traffic at about 10:00 pm at the request of PennDOT.

The Utility companies are close to completing their work. Route 120 has been closed since the 4:00 pm crash.

A spokesman for State Police in Emporium said that the road can not be re-opened yet as the live electric wires shorting through the blacktop caused the road to burn and superheat, and it is too hot for traffic to travel on.

They are estimating it may be midnight before the road can re-open. Fire Police were stopping traffic at Driftwood and in the area of Mason Run Road on the Emporium side.

Sinnemahoning

Vote on November 2nd, 2010

The numerous signs around the county are a local reminder that Tuesday, November 2nd is the day to cast your vote. If you have questions relating to your polling place, when or where an election will be held and other election-related information, contact Brenda G. Munz, Secretary to the Commissioners at the Cameron Co. Courthouse, (814) 486-2315 or brenda@cameroncountypa.com.

Bridge Facelift

For those of you out of town, this is the bridge at the East end of town. Most of the work equipment is down, but I don't believe they are done with either bridge yet. The bridges were worked on 24 hours a day during the initial sandblasting and repainting.

Emporium Branch Manager Recieves Service Award

Charles H. Updegraff, Jr., C&N chairman, president and CEO, presented October service awards to, from left, Kimberlea Whiting, Dawn Shoemaker, Nola Gross and Denise Mattison.

WELLSBORO, PA - Four Citizens & Northern Bank employees have been recognized for a combined 70 years of service to the financial institution.

Recognized during the October service awards luncheon were:

Nola Gross, operations manager for the Coudersport branch office, 35 years.

Denise Mattison, Account Services representative, Wellsboro, 10 years.

Dawn Shoemaker, teller in the Dushore office, 10 years.

Kimberlea Whiting, Emporium Branch manager, 15 years.

Service awards luncheons are held regularly and hosted by C&N Chairman, President and CEO Charles H. Updegraff, Jr. C&N will recognize 43 employees for a total of 700 years of service to Citizens & Northern in 2010.

Citizens & Northern Bank is a local, independent community bank providing complete financial, investment and insurance services through 26 full service offices throughout Cameron, Potter, McKean, Tioga, Bradford, Sullivan and Lycoming counties in Pennsylvania and in Canisteo and Hornell, NY in Steuben County. C&N can be found on the worldwide web at www.cnbankpa.com. The Company’s stock is listed on NASDAQ Capital Market Securities under the symbol CZNC.

Wildlife causes crash

An Emporium man was unhurt on Saturday at 3:15 pm when his vehicle crashed into a road sign after hitting 2 foxes that entered the roadway in front of his vehicle on Route 120 in Shippen Township, Cameron County.

Michael W. Roberto, 27, of Emporium, PA, was driving a 2005 Toyota Prius westbound on Route 120 when 4 foxes entered the roadway from the south. Roberto's vehicle struck two of the foxes, causing his vehicle to go into gravel on the right berm where it then struck a road sign.

Roberto was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured. His Toyota was disabled and had to be towed by Ramsey's Towing. State Police filed no charges.

CHRISTMAS IN THE WILDS FEATURES STAINED GLASS

Christmas in the Wilds set for the weekend of December 10 and 11. New this year will be a walking tour of the stained glass windows adorning the churches in Emporium. “This idea was given to me during the summer, and I decided to add it to the Christmas in the Wilds events,” explained Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Johns Lorson.

The event is free and will take place Friday December 10 from 7-9pm. This will allow the walkers the opportunity to see the windows lit at night. The churches participating will have a guide explaining the story behind the windows and also an event. Not all the plans have been confirmed with each of the churches. Currently planned at First United Methodist Church, bell choir will perform, First Baptist Church will feature a reading of “The Christmas Story” and serve hot drinks, and at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Emporium Garden Club will host a flower show. Tickets are required to control the flow of visitors through each church. The free tickets can be reserved at the chamber office (814-486-4314).

Benefit Concert Saturday Oct 23rd

Where: Cameron County Fairgounds (Inside)

Time: Saturday, October 23 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Concert to benefit local family & charity to raise awareness for our YOUTH...
Admission: $5 Ea.

Bands Performing:
Almost Practical (See Picture)
On the Run
(possibly others...)

There will be "Walking Tacos" and drinks for Sale as well as T-Shirts.
All proceeds to the Family and Charity mentioned above.

Thank you so much for your support:

In LOVING Memory of Courtney Standeven

Franklin E. Crissy III

Franklin E. Crissy, III, 89, of Greenfield Assisted Living, Strasburg, Virginia formerly of Emporium, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia.
He was born September 11, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA a son of the late Franklin E., II and Myrtle Mertz Crissy.
In St. James Catholic Church in Driftwood he married the late Teresa "Tess" Kennedy Crissy.

Mr. Crissy was a WW II veteran having served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps 614th squadron, 401st bomb group from 1942-1945. He graduated from Penn State University where he received a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Frank was a lifelong Nittany Lions fan. He met his beloved wife Tess of almost 50 years while attending Penn State. Mr. Crissy was member of Theta Chi fraternity at PSU, a member of the VFW, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as well as being a licensed profession engineer. He retired from Sylvania/ Philips Electronics where he had worked as an engineer for many years. He was a longtime member of St. Marks Catholic Church, a wonderful father and family man. Frank loved music, appreciated nature, enjoyed hiking and keeping company with his unusually talented parrot, Jake. He was an avid reader who kept on top of world affairs. One of his particular gifts was that he could explain almost anything in a clear understandable way... a natural born teacher. He had a great intelligence and a wonderfully dry sense of humor. We will all miss him a great deal.

Surviving are daughters Nancy Crissy and Kenny of Star Tannery, VA, Jeanne Crissy and Evan, Stephens City, VA, Terry "TC", Mrs. Steve Dixon, Venetia, PA,and Dr. Kathy Crissy, State College, PA. Two sons, Harry Crissy, Charleston, SC and Dr. Franklin E. Crissy, IV and his wife Beth Anne, Bellingham, WA and 2 Grandsons Sean Crissy & Matt Dixon.

Mr. Chrissy was preceded in death by his parents Franklin E., II and Myrtle Mertz Crissy, wife Teresa "Tess" Kennedy Crissy who passed away in 1997 and a daughter Peggy Crissy who passed away in 1997, and one sister Myrtle Mast.

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Sunday from 6-8 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Monday (October 25, 2010) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA

iPhone apps.available for Northwest banking customers

Northwest Savings Bank is joining other financial institutions which already have their iPhone apps. The bank’s free to download application serves as a fancy interface to Northwest’s Mobile Banking platform, taking advantage of the iPhone’s built-in GPS and Google Maps to not only give customers an overview of branches and ATMs in their area, but also precise directions to and contact information for the location of their choice. Moreover, there’s an easy way to call the bank’s toll-free Bankline telephone banking number with a tap of a button…

And that’s about it. Nothing to add here. It’s yet another mobile banking app which you should definitely grab if you’re an iPhone-ownin’ Northwest’s customer. And in order to experience everything the app offers, you should enroll in Northwest Savings Bank’s Mobile Banking program. You can do that from the bank’s website.

Accident on Rt 120 East

An Emporium woman suffered a minor injury on Sunday at 3:23 pm when her car rolled on Route 120, 2 miles west of Beechwood Road in Shippen Township, Cameron County.

Samantha J. Lopez, 23, of Emporium, PA, was driving East on Rt. 120, attempting to negotiate a left hand curve, when an animal entered the roadway. She lost control of her 2004 Dodge Neon, traveled across the westbound lane and struck a dirt embankment causing the Neon to roll onto it's roof.

Lopez's passenger, a 3 year old female child was safely secured and was not injured. Lopez was wearing a safety belt.

Emporium emergency services responded but Lopez was not transported to a medical facility

Geocaching Keeps Many Seeking

The Sesquicentennial Geocaching Trail opened October 16 and 17. More than 100 cachers spent the weekend seeking the 33 items hidden throughout Cameron County. The caches will remain in place for three months and according to organizers telephone calls for passport reservations continue to keep the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce staff busy. The passports have been limited to 300 and only 60 remain.

Numerous businesses reported brisk sales during the weekend. Many of those offered discounts to geocachers who showed their passports. “This was the first event coordinated county-wide,” Tina Johns Lorson, executive director explained. Cachers from New York, Ohio and Florida have come to Cameron County.

A few caches prove very difficult to find and listing the caches on the popular geocaching.com website has been a learning experience, according to Johns Lorson. “I urge anyone wishing to create a trail, to attend the upcoming geocaching seminar November 5 at the Emporium Country Club. I have learned so much by trial and error; instead, take advantage of learning from those who have successfully launched trails.” The fee for the seminar is $25.00. You can register by calling 814-486-0213.

Overlooking Driftwood

What a beautiful view !!!

Flaming Foliage Festival

Flaming Foliage Festival ~ Renova PA.

Dorothy L. "Dot" Shelley

Dorothy L. "Dot" Shelley, 85, of 570 West Allegany Ave., Emporium, died at Presbyterian-Univ. Hosp. UPMC, in Pittsburgh on Friday (October 8, 2010) night.
She was born Aug. 12, 1925 in DuBois a daughter of the late John and Stephanie Kuzniar Scepanik.
In St. Michael Catholic Church, DuBois she married the late Francis Shelley.
Mrs. Shelley graduated from DuBois High School. She worked for many years, as a waitress, in numerous restaurants in Emporium. She was an active member of St. Marks Catholic Church, she made a cursillo and was a member of the Rosary Society and the C.D. of A. She enjoyed and her cats and dogs.


Surviving are two sons, Terrance Shelley and his wife Valerie, Emporium and Shaun Shelley and his wife Eydie, Bloomfield, NY, 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren,
and a brother: Regis Scepanik and his wife Karla of DuBois, PA.
She was preceded in Death by her parents John and Stephanie Kuzniar Scepanik and
husband Francis Shelley who died in1990.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Tuesday (October 12, 2010) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday from 5-8 PM.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania


Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to St. Mark Catholic Church, Rosary Society, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Emporium Golf Course

Betty C. Scanlon

Betty C. Scanlon, age 76, of Painted Post, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at home with her family by her side. Betty was born on January 19, 1934 in Campbell, NY, the daughter of Gilbert and Catherine (Burley) Quick. She married Robert F. Scanlon on December 30, 1951 in Campbell.

Betty is survived by her husband: Robert F. Scanlon; two sons: Gerald (Elaine) Scanlon of Jacksonville, FL, Randall Scanlon of Corning; three daughters: Barbara (Thomas) Darmstadt of Caton, Joan Scanlon of Bath, Kimberly Scanlon-Fenton of Dundee; ten grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her son, Kenneth Scanlon, and by sisters, Mary Lou Clark and Shirley Pierson.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street in Corning from 2:00pm-4:00pm. A funeral service will be held there immediately after calling hours at 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896, or to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.

William D. Milton

William D. Milton, 75, of Maple Street Apt.,40 W. 5th St., Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center on Saturday night. (October 2, 2010)
He was born Nov 5, 1934 in Emporium a son of the late Thomas and Olive Brown Milton.
Mr. Milton was employed as an accountant since 1957. He had been a member of the Loyal Order Of Moose Lodge #368, Emporium a Miller-Raffaele Post 6221 VFW.
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Thomas and Olive Brown Milton
2 Brothers: Ronald and Thomas Milton
There will be No Visitation.
Funeral service will be Private at the convenience of the family.

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

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements