HS-Loren B. Wright Band Festival

The Eighth Annual Loren B Wright Memorial Showcase of Bands will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Kane High School. This event is held to raise money for the Loren B Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Kane Area Music Boosters.

Twelve bands will be featured in this years show. They are Eisenhower, Youngsville, Warren, Elk County Catholic, Otto Eldred, Smethport, Port Allegany, Johnsonburg, Ridgway, Cameron County, St Marys and Kane. This is an exhibition show and no judging takes place. This  gives competing bands a chance to perform their show in front of an audience prior to an actual competition. It also allows non competing bands to perform their shows in front of a non football audience. Over 1000 students will be participating in this event.

 The Grey Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Johnsonburg will perform after all the bands. Last years performance was their first and they were an enjoyment to watch.

The show will start at 5 p.m. with the National Anthem. The first band will take the field at 5:15. Everyone is invited. There is an admission. Refreshments, a basket raffle, Buffalo Bills Ticket raffle and 50/50s will be available.

The show will be held in the auditorium if the rain continues.

Margie A Weaver

Margie A. Weaver, 65, of 568 Meadow Rd., Emporium died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium on Tuesday (September 4, 2012) evening.
She was born March 13, 1947 in Port Allegany a daughter of the late Millard and Annabelle Kinney Daugherty.
On December 21, 1974 in DuBois she married the late Thomas Weaver.

 

Mrs. Weaver graduated from Port Allegany High School in the class of 1965. She worked at Cameron Manufacturing for several years and was later self-employed as a housekeeper for many local families and businesses. She enjoyed playing cards and her trips to Salamanca, NY. She also enjoyed open "Mic" night on Tuesdays at the Aroma Cafe' and her morning coffee group get-togethers.

Surviving
Son: Victor J. Galentine and his wife LeeAnn, Meadville
Step-son: Thomas Weaver and his wife Christine, Reynoldsville
Step-daughter: Theresa M. Caruso and her husband Perry, Emporium Step-son: Michael E. Weaver and his wife Helen, Rockton
12 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Edith Roller, Port Allegany
Brother: Gary (Sue) Daugherty, Port Allegany
Brother: Harry Daugherty, Port Allegany
Sister: Sylvia Faulk, Gardeau
Brother: Dennis Daugherty, Port Allegany
Sister: Judy (Ron) Deitz, Port Allegany
Brother: Edward Daugherty, Bradford
Brother: Edwin (Cindy) Daugherty, Port Allegany
Sister: Bonnie Stake, Lakeland, FL
Brother: David (Sue) Daugherty, Lakeland, FL

Preceded in Death By
Parents: Millard and Annabelle Kinney Daugherty
Husband: Thomas Weaver who died June 20, 2004
Step-son: John Weaver
Step-daughter: Charlotte Thomas
3 Brothers: Donald, Howard and Larry Daugherty
2 Sisters: Shirley and Betty

 

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 4-6 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Saturday (September 8, 2012) at 10:00 AM with Pastor Tammy Claydon, officiating.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 or to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Tom Smith Captured Tonight

 

 

 

Fugitive Tom Smith has been apprehended.  He was picked up earlier tonight at the Allegany Pub in Emporium.

At this time  is unclear whether he was caught or whether he turned himself in.

He had been on the run for nearly a month after allegedly kidnapping an Emporium woman at gunpoint.

In the above  photo Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert Dayton and Police Officer Matt Siple assist Tom Smith as they prepare to leave Emporium tonight.
 

 

Customer Appreciation Day

Friday, August 24th was Customer Appreciation Day at our local Northwest Savings Bank.

  In this photo, employees are busy cooking hot dogs and setting up drinks and snacks for the public to enjoy.

Italy -Greece Tour Updates

 

Italy -Greece Tour Updates

 

Adults and students planning to participate in the Italy-Greece 2013 trip will be meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 pm in the meeting room at the Barbara Brown Memorial Library.  Discussions will include upcoming fundraising activities and Tour Coordinator, Melissa, will be available for a conference call at the meeting.

Three fundraisers are planned this fall. The 1st fundraiser will be the selling of the popular Sheetz coupon booklets, a $25 value, for $10. The 2nd fundraiser will be in October and this will be a hoagie sale.

 In December, Little Ceasers will be for sale with a planned delivery date of December 20th.

The deadline to sign up for the cruise trip is October 1st. Call 1-800-665-5364 to sign up for the 3 night Greek Island Cruise. The Web site is not cooperating,  www.eftours.com/1087943.

Adults or students still interested in joining the 2013 tour may call tour leader Tom Glosek at 486-3817.

L&M PRO Lumber Awards

I would like to send out congratulations to Mike and Linda Songer on being chosen as the 2011 Bostwick-Braun Pro Hardware Retailer of the Year! PRO Hardware is also recognizing L&M PRO Lumber in Emporium, Pa., as the 2012 Paul L. Cosgrave Memorial award finalist.

Mike and Linda are longtime residents of Cameron County and share the history and growth of their business in the link below.
We would also like to thank L & M Lumber for being a sponsor of this site!

 

Watch their video by clicking on the link below

 

L & M Lumber Retailer of the Year 2011

Les Haas Memorial Trail Challenge 16K run & 5K run/walk

 

Sign up now for the 1st annual Les Haas Memorial Trail Challenge 16K run & 5K run/walk. The event will take place on Saturday, September 22 at the Laurel Mill Ski Trail in the Allegheny National Forest.

All proceeds benefit environmental education programs.

 

Phone: (814) 776-5373 or Email: sputt@countyofelkpa.com
Additional information is also available online at www.co.elk.pa.us/conservation

 Registration forms can be picked up at Country Squirrel Outfitters, or printed out online at

http://www.co.elk.pa.us/conservation/TrailRace/default.html 

 

Les was a US Army veteran and served as a Waterways Conservation Officer with the PA Fish & Boat Commission for 20 years. He  served on the Board of Directors of the Elk County Conservation District for 8 years. Les was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of the NRA, PA Federation of Sportsmen, St. Marys Sportsmens Club, B.A.S.S., Buckmaster Whitetail Deer Hunting Association, National Trappers Association and Christian Sportsman Fellowship. Les devoted his life to conservation efforts and was actively involved in many Conservation District activities, including the annual Elk County Envirothon. Les passed unexpectedly on February 24, 2012. In Les’s honor, proceeds from this event will be used for environmental education efforts within Elk County.

Lester R Vallimont

Lester R. Vallimont, 93, of Punxsutawney,formerly of Emporium, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012, in the AltoonaRegional Health System.

Born July 28, 1919, in Clearfield,he was the son of Rudy and Iva Miller Vallimont. On June 19, 1968, he marriedRuth Waddington who died July 26, 2007.

He was a veteran of WWII having served with the US Army and had previouslyworked in the CC Camps building roads & camps. He relocated to Emporiumwhere he was employed by Sylvania Electric and worked as a carpenter doing homerepairs and also building many homes.

Mr. Vallimont attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Emporium and was amember of the American Legion and the VFW in Emporium and Clearfield.

Survivors include: one son, Lester Vallimont and wife Cher of LasVegas, Nevada; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren also of LasVegas; one step daughter, Jean Reitmyer and husband James of Wyandotte,Michigan and a grand dog, Max; two sisters, Juanita Lewis and Peggy Beck bothof Eustis, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Vallimont was predeceased by 4 sisters,Elsie Sweet, Betty O’Hara, Deloris McDermott and Helen Simar.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Vallimont will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,September 1, 2012 in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium with Fr.Matthew Ryan, pastor of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, officiating. Military honorswill be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.

Burial will be in NewtonCemetery, Emporium.

Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish, Punxsutawneyc/o The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant St.,37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916or the Cameron County Memorial Detail c/o Cameron County Vets Club, 427 E. Third St., Emporium, PA 15834,Attn: Barry Sarick.

School Begins for Students at CCHS

Today was the 1st day of the fall school year for Cameron County students. There are a few changes for the students this year.  In the high school, the daily schedule has been changed and students now eat lunches in two time periods, not three as before.  The students are required to begin their day at 8 am and announcements have been moved to midday, not in the morning. Mr Ryan Neal is now the new math teacher for Geometry and probably some other Secondary Mathematic courses. I am sure there are many other new things in store for the students as they begin the 2012 school year.  I hope it's a good year for everyone! 

Clyde Oliver "Lew" Lewis

Clyde Oliver "Lew" Lewis, 70, of 26 W. Garden St., Emporium died at his residence on Wednesday (August 22, 2012) evening after a brief battle with bone cancer.
He was born December 13, 1941 a son of the late Gerald and Bernice Bates Lewis.

Mr. Lewis graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1960. He was educated in mechanic drafting at Williamsport Technical Institute. He then served in the US Air Force as a military police officer. He lived in several locations throughout the US and worked at a variety of occupations before returning to Emporium where he retired as a self-employed contractor. Clyde was an adventurous spirit who enjoyed skiing, flying, boating, camping, hunting and long-range shooting.

Surviving
long-time Companian: Lori Thomas, Emporium
Daughter: Melissa, Mrs. Bill Shepherd
2 Grandsons Kyle Brown and Zach Shepherd
Sister: Geri, Mrs. Ed Krott, Rixford, PA
Sister: Jacque, Mrs. David Anderson, Amity, PA
Brother: Jake Lewis and his wife Daawn, Emporium
Several: Nieces and nephews,
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Gerald and Bernice Bates Lewis
Brother: Richard "Dick" Lewis

There will be No Visitation.
Private Memorial Service at the convenience of the family.

 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

James S Hornung

James S. Hornung, 78, of 109 W 5th St, Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys, Wednesday afternoon (August 22, 2012) after a very long courageous fight with cancer and his family by his side.
He was born July 16, 1934 in Emporium a son of the late Simon and Matilda Oswald Hornung.
On May 21, 1955 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Sandra Wegelman Hornung, who Survives.

Mr. Hornung graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1952. He retired from Sylvania where he worked in sales for over 33 years. After retirement he started JSH Enterprises in 1993 and continued to operate the company until April of this year. Years ago he owned the former Little Shopper for 7 years. He loved spending time with his family especially his children and grandchildren. He loved all local athletics and was a member of the sport clubs and attended most high school sports. Jim loved the Pirated and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends on Wednesday evenings. He was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church.

Surviving
In addition to Sandra Wegelman Hornung
Son: Denny Hornung and his wife Mary, Emporium
Son: Vince Hornung, Emporium
Son: Paul Hornung, Emporium
Daughter: Karen Czekai, Durham, NC
Daughter: Julie Koolick, Harrisburg, PA
Daughter: Amy Thwing and her husband Rick, Mansfield, PA
17 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Jane Soban and her husband Edward, Kensington, MD
Brother: Edward Hornung and his wife Cly, St. Marys
Brother: Bernard Hornung, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Simon and Matilda "Tillie" Oswald Hornung
Son: Blair Hornung
Grandson: Joshua Paul Hornung
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church
235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Saturday (August 25, 2012) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Blair Hornung Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens and Northern Bank, 135 E. 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

7th Annual David Hutton Memorial 5k Run & 2-Mile Walk

It was a beautiful morning to hold the 7th Annual David Hutton Memorial 5k Run & 2-Mile Walk. 

 The runners and walkers began the course at 9 am. 

It was a great to see so many participants at this event !

Karen and Mattie Flament finishing up the 2 Mile Walk

Cameron County Food Pantry Advertisement

The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 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.

Memorial Service for Russell J. "Butch" Andrews

Russell J. "Butch" Andrews, 73, of 174 Valley View Rd, Emporium died at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie on Wednesday (August 1, 2012) morning.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Sizerville Road on Saturday, (August 18, 2012) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Mark Conklin, Pastor, officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834

Night Swim at CCHS Pool

The Junior Class of 2014 will be having a Night Swim to fundraise for Prom

 Music, Food, and Games are included!

Thursday, August 9, 7:00pm until 10:00pm

Eugene E. Rebo

Eugene E. Rebo, 78, of 196 Arch Drive, Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Tuesday (August 7, 2012) morning.

He was born August 27, 1933 in Tyler, PA a son of the late Stephen and Suzanne Balent Rebo.

In Clearfield, PA he married Joyce Weisner, who Survives

.

Mr. Rebo graduated from the former Penfield High School in the class of 1951. He served with the US Army during the Korean War from 1953-1955. He retired from GKN where he worked for many years and was a member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, bowling and especially loved gardening and giving produce away.

 

Surviving

In addition to his wife Joyce Weisner

Daughter: Jaci Rebo, Connecticut

Daughter: Tracy VanThof, Rochester, NY

Daughter: Lisa Chmelar, Emporium

8 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Stephen and Suzanne Balent Rebo

Daughter: Susan Rebo

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Thursday from 6-8 PM.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church

235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Friday (August 10, 2012) 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.

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Cameron Unit, P.O. Box 62, 135 W. Fourth St., Emporium, PA 15834

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Edward R. Segee

Edward R. Segee, age 97, of Poplar  Street, Danville, PA, formerly of Emporium, passed awaySaturday, August 4, 2012, in his home.

Born June 14, 1915, in Emporium, he was the son of John and Goldie Prentiss Segee. In 1935, inEmporium, he married Kathryn Neidlinger who died in 1995. He is survived bytheir two children, Beverly A. Segee of Durham, NC, and John E. Segee, and wife Joyce, of Mebane, NC;three grandchildren, Kathy Palmer and husband, John;Patricia Medlock, and husband Scott; and JohnnySegee; and three great granddaughters.

On July 11, 1998, in Durham,Ed married Patricia F. Stallings who survives. Ed has been a loving friend toPatricia’s children, Welthy Silva and husband, Rogerio, Bethany Stallingsand partner, Eliana, and Harry Stallings, III, and wife, Mary Carter, and toPatricia’s three grandchildren. He also cherished his two godchildren.

Ed was predeceased by his brother, Jim, and sister, Ethel.

Ed was a 1933 graduate of EmporiumHigh School, where heenjoyed sports, playing basketball and baseball. Upon graduation, he was hiredby Sylvania with the understanding that inaddition to his mail room duties, he would join Sylvania’s baseball team. He continuedhis love of sports, playing golf weekly until the age of 92.

While employed by Sylvaniain Emporium, he embarked on a career in accounting. He later continued inaccounting with Holgate Toy and retired in 1978, as president of Globe Tool andEngineering in Dayton, OH.

Ed was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Emporiumwhere he served as an elder. While living away from Emporium, he served invarious capacities in other Presbyterian churches.

Visitations will be private.

Funeral and Committal Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in theFirst Presbyterian Church, Emporium, with the Rev. Philip Sanders, pastor,officiating. Burial will be in NewtonCemetery, Emporium.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Moscato BrownMemorial Library, 27 West Fourth  Street, Emporium, PA 15834or The Humane Society of the United  States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Clark Travels with Mansfield Marching Band

On Monday, August 1st, The Spirit & Pride of Pennsylvania Mansfield University Marching Band traveled to London and Paris. The band will be performing in London during the 2012 Summer Olympics.  Trevor Clark, a Sophomore and member of the MUB, will travel with them.  Trevor plays the snare drum and this is his second year in the MSU band.

One hundred and forty students will offer a marching unit, concert band, brass band, jazz combo and a Dixieland group during their tour Aug.2 to 9th.  The Spirit & Pride of Pennsylvania MUB is directed by Dr. Adam Brennan. Dr.Brennan has served as Director of Bands and Professor of Percussion Studies at Mansfield University since 1995

On their trip, the Mansfield Band will perform at a number of events and venues, including Olympic Park in London, the Mayor of London’s Olympic Celebration in Victoria Park, a memorial performance and wreath laying ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial and a performance at Parc Montsouris 14th District in Paris.

The Mansfield Band will also have several sightseeing and educational opportunities and the chance to attend an Olympic event. For many of the students, this is their first time traveling abroad and a once in a life-time opportunity for them.

Trevor is a 2011 Cameron County graduate and he was a member of the CCHS marching band throughout his high school years. He is the son of Michelle and Rick Clark of Emporium.

Eleanor A. Pearson

Eleanor A. Pearson, 86, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, formerly of Maple Street died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor on Friday (August 3, 2012) evening.

She was born March 15, 1926 in Byrnedale, PA a daughter of the late George and Mabel Kellogg Russell.

She married the late John Pearson. Her first husband was the late James Everingham. Mrs. Pearson was known in Emporium as a seamstress and worked many yeras at Pearsons Dry Cleaning. She also enjoyed quilting.

 

Surviving

Daughter: Diane Brown, Emporium

2 Grandchildren: Yvonne Friga and her husband Mike, Rochester

Carl Brown, II and wife Erika, Emporium

4 Great Grandchildren: Joe, Josh, Ryder and Camden

Sister: Anita Bowersox, Geneseo, NY

 

Preceded in Death By

Parents: George and Mabel Kellogg Russell

First husband: James Everingham

Second Husband: John Pearson

5 Sister: Rita Mae Ross,Christine Ayers, Aileen Thompson, Lucille Miglicio & Gertrude Gardner

4 Brothers: George, David, John and Willis Russell

 

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday from 5-7 PM.

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

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium.

 

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

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Russell J "Butch" Andrews

Russell J. "Butch" Andrews, 73, of 174 Valley View Rd, Emporium died at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie on Wednesday (August 1, 2012) morning.
He was born April 20, 1939 in Hughesville, PA a son of the late Russell and Ruby Brown Andrews.
On September 22, 1960 he married S. Jane Fackender Andrews, who Survives.

Mr. Andrews graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1957 and then  served with the US Navy from 1957 to 1963. He retired from Norfolk Southern railroad, in 2004, where he was a foreman for many years. He was president of the Russell Hollow Hunting Club. He was the cook for many years at the Drum and Henry Fishing Derby, and helped extensively with many of the programs put on by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, especially the programs held at Andrews farm. He was a member of the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club, National Rifle Association and Quality Deer Management. He was also a member of the VFW in Emporium. Butch was a avid hunter and enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors. He mostly enjoyed spending his time outdoors in the Salt Run area where he grew up on the family farm and learned to hunt and fish.

Surviving
In addition to his wife Jane Fackender Andrews
Daughter: Shelley Slottje and her husband Peter, Emporium
Daughter: Heather Kite and her husband Brian, Emporium
Son: Randy Andrews, Emporium
5 Grandchildren Amandy Dempsey, Daniel Slottje, Nicholas & Amber Thwing & Blake Andrews
1 Great Grandson: Hunter Dempsey
Sister: Donna Loncosky and her husband Ardell, Seneca Falls, NY
Brother: Ronald Andrews and his wife Kay Ann, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Russell and Ruby Brown Andrews

There will be No Visitation.
Memorial Service will be announced at a later date

Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Victor F. Lagonia,Jr

Victor F. Lagonia, Jr., 89, of Emporium died peacefuly at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport on Saturday (July 28, 2012) morning.

He was born May 31, 1923 in Austin, PA a son of the late Victor and Mary Cappelano Lagonia.

He married the late Lillian Thomas Lagonia.

Mr. Lagonia was a graduate of Austin Area High School. He was a Sgt. in the Army Air Force, serving in Africa, during World War II. He played in a pick-up band in the military with a member of Tommy Dorsie's Band. He also played in the Joe Walker Band in Austin and Emporium. Victor retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad where he worked for many years. He was a representative of the Union of the Pennsylvania Rail Road and was a member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221 VFW.

 

 Surviving

Loving Companion of 20 years: Patricia Campbell, Emporium

Sister: Lucille Colvin, Bethel Park

2 Step-Children: Grace Torrey, Florida and William Thomas, Florida

Several: Nieces and nephews

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Victor and Mary Cappelano Lagonia

Wife: Lillian Thomas Lagonia

Sister: Katherine Civarella

Sister: Florence "Minnie" Leete

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Tuesday (July 31, 2012) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

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

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday from 6-9 PM.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium.

 

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to American Lung Associaltion, 3001 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to the charity of the donors choice.

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

JCP Salon - Free kids haircuts in August

             JC Penney will give any kid (K-6th) a free haircut all August at every JC Penney salon across the USA.

First come, first serve.

Appointments are available while they last.
Call 855-JCP-KIDS or visit your local JCP salon to schedule an appointment.

JCP will donate $1 for every free cut ( up to 50,000) to the Boys & Girls clubs of America and 4-H.

Storm Hits County In Late Afternoon

Cameron County was in the line of storms that swept over Northwest Pa this afternoon. 

Darkened skies, racing clouds, sheets of rain and strong winds hit everywhere. 

Cameron County Fair Royalty Contest

Applications are now available online at cameroncountyfair.org or by contacting Jami Kempher, 486-1412, for the 2012 Fair Royalty

Rules:
Prince/Princess:
Open to all Cameron County boys and girls ages 7 through 10 (Must be 7 on or before August 4 and no older than 10 by August 4). Contestants will meet with out-of-town judges the week before the Fair. Judging will be on appearance (party dress clothes for girls, dress shirt and pants for boys), response to judges' questions, vocal quality; poise and ove...rall impression.
Applications must be returned to Jami by July 30

Jr. Miss:
Contest is open to girls ages 11 through 15 who are residents of Cameron County.(Must be 11 on or before August 4 and no older than 15 by August 4) Applicants will be judged on poise, appearance, vocal quality, response to judges' questions and on overall impression.
Applicants will be asked to submit a short essay (one paragraph) on "Why I would like to be Junior Miss Cameron County". Judging will be done the week before the fair by out-of-town judges.
Deadline for submitting applications is July 30

Queen:
Each Fair Queen contestant must
1. Be a resident of Cameron County
2. Be at least age 16, but no older than 20, years of age as of June 1.
3. Not hold any other title for any other commodity group or pageant during her reign.
4. Have her parent(s)' or guardian(s)' consent to enter the competition.
5. Be single, have never been married, have not been pregnant nor given birth to a child.
6. Act in accordance with the PA Fair Queen “Behavior Policy”
7. Meet all time commitments, Queen obligations and Dress Code

Applicants will be asked to submit an essay on "What My Fair Means to the Community". Judging will be done by out-of-town judges. Applicants will be judged on poise, appearance, vocal quality, self confidence, ability to converse, school and community involvement.
Deadline for submitting applications is July 25th.

Queen contestants will also be required to create a poster of their life from the past year. Pictures, ribbons, etc can be used. Must be 1 piece of poster board. Poster will be judged and added to score. Poster will be due by August 4th.

There will be a mandatory meeting for Queen contestants to discuss requirements. Date is TBA

***no late applications will be accepted***

Judging will be August 1st, time TBA

Mary Catherine Doud

Mary Catherine Doud, 69, of 275 Telescope Rd., Ulysses, PA  formerly of Emporium

 died at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport on Thursday (July 19,  2012) afternoon.

 She was born September 30, 1942 in Painted Post, New York a daughter of the  late George and Clara McFall Bobinko.

 On December 16, 1989 in Galeton, she married the late James LeRoy  Doud.

 Mrs. graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1960. She  worked as a cook for many local restaurants but mostly the Coffe Shop  "Duby's" and the Homestead Hotel. She was a member of the Women  of the Moose, Chapter #264

Surviving

 Daughter: Becky, Mrs. Garth Clark, Coudersport

 Daughter: Jen Lyon, Emporium

 Daughter: Molly Cowley, Emporium

 Step-daughter: Rhonda, Mrs. Norman Reed, Emporium

 Step-daughter: Rita, Mrs. Bruce Stuckey, Emporium

 Step-son: Craig Doud and his wife Kelly, Emporium

 Step-son: Glenn Doud and his wife Kari, Emporium
 Numerous Grandchildren

 Numerous Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death By

 Parents: George and Clara McFall Bobinko

 Husband: James LeRoy Doud

 Step-son: Les Doud :

 There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are  invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering  at  the Emporium Fire Hall, 419 North Broad Street on Sunday (July 22,  2012) at 1:00 PM.  A procession will start at 1:00 PM in front of the  Barnett Funeral Home and continue to the fire hall for a time of memory  sharing.

 Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to  Cameron County SPCA, P.O. BOX 132, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Make-a-Wish  Foundation, 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor! Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916

 
 BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Florence G Howlett

Florence G. Howlett, 95, of 20563 Ccc Memorial Hwy., Emporium, died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Tuesday (July 17, 2012) evening.
She was born July 23, 1916 in Karthas, PA a daughter of the late Alfred Smith.
She married the late William Howlett.
Mrs. Howlett worked at several local retail stores for many years.

Surviving
Son: Guy Howlett, Cameron
Son: John Howlett and wife Jeanne, Cameron
1 Grandson Jim (Jill) Howlett
1 Great Grandson Noah
Preceded in Death By
Father: Alfred Smith
Aunt who raised her: Cora Hicks
Husband: William Howlett
Son: Eugene Howlett
2 Brothers: Jack and Earl Smith
Half Brother: Lou Smith

There will be No Visitation.
Private Memorial Service at the convenience of the family

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.

Gary L Crosby

Gary L. Crosby, 69, of 11453 Rt. 120, Emporium, died at his residence on Monday (July 16, 2012) night surrounded by his family.
He was born September 30, 1942 in St. Marys  a son of Lillian Nordberg Crosby, Emporium and the late Ivan Crosby.
On December 19, 1970 in Emporium he married Linda Taylor Crosby, who Survives.
Mr. Crosby graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1961. He served with the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He owned and operated Crosby Contracting for many years. He was a member of the Loyal Order Of Moose Lodge #368, Emporium, the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221 VFW, the Sinnamahoning and May Hollow Sportsmans Clubs. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, hunting and camping in his RV.

Surviving
In addition to his mother Lillian and wife Linda
Daughter: Lori, Mrs. Brian Gillette, Emporium
Son: Dean Crosby and his fiance Theresa, Emporium
Daughter: Lisa Neely and Bill, Pittsburgh
11 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Lynn Crosby, Emporium
Sister: Diane Kuchenbecker and John, Mentor, OH
Sister: Delores, Mrs. William Burlingame, Truman
Several: Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death By
Father: Ivan Crosby
3 Brothers: Paul, Harlow and Allan Crosby

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Friday (July 20, 2012) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joseph Short, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.

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

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Two Month Detour Begins July 30th

Two-Month Detour Coming for Bridge Work in Elk County

St Marys –Work to repair a bridge on Route 1008 (West Creek Road) in Elk County will get underway Monday, July 30 and detours will be in place. The bridge spans West Creek on Route 1008, just west of the Elk/Cameron county line.

Repairing the bridge will allow PennDOT to remove it from Elk County’s list of structurally deficient bridges and keep it in service for years to come. The bridge was built in 1963, is 63 feet long and carries an average of 150 vehicles per day.

In order to make the repairs, the road near the bridge will be closed and detours will be in place. From the St Marys side of the bridge, drivers will use Route 1008 to Route 1003 (Washington Street) to North Michael Street to Route 120. On the Emporium side of the bridge, drivers will use Route 1008 into Cameron County, Route 4002 (Beechwood Road) to Route 120.

R.L. Johnson Construction Co. of Kittanning is the contractor on this $264,000 job, which is expected to last through Oct. 4. Work includes removal and replacement of the current deck surface, beam repair, guide rail updates, and slope and embankment improvements. All work is weather dependent.

Drivers are reminded to follow official detour signs, obey posted speed limits and always buckle up.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAStateCOLL.

Kool Cat

This cat wasn't budging an inch, but she was keeping one eye on me

Cameron County Food Pantry

The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 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

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Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ

Come out and support one of your local fire and ambulance services. 

 The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a chicken BBQ on July 21, 2012 at their fire hall starting at 11:00 am.  The dinner will include a ½ chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, dinner roll and a drink for $10.00. 

The Ladies Auxiliary will be also holding a bake sale. 

 Any questions call Brandie 546-9117

Martha(Marty) Ryan

Martha (Marty) Thomas Ryan, 87, of East Second Street, Emporium, passed awayWednesday, July 11, 2012 at ElkRegional MedicalCenter, St. Marys after a brief illness.

She was born July 13, 1924 on Whittimore Hill, just outside ofEmporium, the fourth youngest of 12 children, of Jackson & Clara Thomas.

On May 24, 1947 in Emporium she married Joseph G. Ryan, Jr., who died June 5, 1988.

She was a graduate of Emporium High School and was a veteran of WWII having served as a Paymaster Sergeant in the US Marine Corps.

Marty was employed as a Senior Accountant by Sylvania Electric in Emporium. In addition to working as an Accountant in the private sector, she was both a Supervisory Accountant and a Systems Accountant for the US Navy. For the last 15 years of her working career, she owned and operated Timber Rock Farms on Whittimore Hill, a commercial greenhouse specializing in herbs and dried flowers.

Marty was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Emporium, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star Emporium Chapter #101, the Business Women's Association, and the American Society of Military Comptrollers. As an Army wife, she lived in many areas of the United States and Europe.

She is survived by her son, Fr. Matthew W. Ryan and his wife Barbara of Emporium; three grandchildren, Maggie (Dan) Sensenig of St. Marys, Kaity (Josh)Parslow of Emporium and Mike Ryan of Emporium; one great grandson, Jackson Sensenig at home; one sister, Pauline Bollinger of Emporium, and several niecesand nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters,Elida, Helen, and Beulah and  seven brothers, Bill, Leon,Fennii, Harry, Jackson, Jr., Oliver and Paul.

Visitations with video tribute will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.Friday, July 13, in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Fr. Matt Ryan officiating. Interment will be inthe Thomas-Ryan Family Cemeteryon Whittimore Hill where full military honors will be accorded by the CameronCounty Memorial Detail.

An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in theFuneral Home.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cameron CountyAmbulance Service, Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, or Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library

Arlene H Zidar

Arlene H. Zidar, 90, of 423 Woodland Ave., Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Monday (July 9, 2012) morning.
She was born December 26, 1921 in Warren, PA a daughter of the late Merle and Jennie Gross Hull.
On June 11, 1945 in Emporium she married the late Joseph Zidar.
Mrs. Zidar graduated from Bradford High School in the class of 1941. She worked for the Cameron County School District for over 25 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Emporium Chapter #101 and the Emporium Senior Center.

Surviving
Son: James Zidar and his wife Dona, Norcross, GA
Daughter: Phyllis, Mrs. Bob Ferris, Weirton, WV
3 Grandchildren Joe, Mark & Mike
1 Sister: Phyllis, Mrs. Frank Hubbell, Winter Park, FL
1 Brother: Dr. Gerald Hull and his wife Beverly, Bradford
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Merle and Jennie Gross Hull
Husband: Joseph Zidar who died in 1983
Brother: Jack Hull

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-8 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday (July 11, 2012) at 1:00 PM with Rev. Joseph Short, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce Street., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Dream Makers for Make-A-Wish of Cameron, McKean and Potter counties Motorcycle Dice Run and Auction

Lady Raider Night Swim @CCHS Pool

On Monday, July 9th from 7 pm - 10 pm, there will be a Lady Raider Night Swim @CCHS Pool.

There will be games, food, and music.

This will  benefit the Lady Raider Basketball Team. 

It's $2 a person, $5 a family.

Hope to see you there!

Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Cameron County Public Library will hold their annual used book sale during the Cameron County Art Fest ~ Weekend in the Wilds on Saturday, July 7th.
The used book sale will be held from 9 am to 6 pm on Thursday,July 5th, and Friday, July 6th. It will be held until 1pm on Saturday, July7th.

The Friends of the Cameron County Public Library is a local support group which was formed in 1989 to raise funds for the construction of a new library building. Through their efforts, as well as generous gifts and memorials from many local residents and organizations the new library (The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library) was opened in January of 2002.

If you are interested in joining the Friends group you may call the Library at 486-8011 or Mrs. Nancy Zoschg at 486-3198 for more information.

Memberships are available as Single $5, Joint $10, Family $20, and Lifetime $100

The Friends of the Library continue their ongoing financial support of the Library with its annual used book sale and annual membership drive.

http://www.emporiumlibrary.org

2013 Photo Calendar Contest Rules and Entry Form

Citizens & Northern Bank is looking for images that capture the beauty of its market area of Bradford, Cameron, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania and the Canisteo-Hornell region of Steuben County in New York. Photos from all four seasons are needed. A panel of judges will select the winning photos, which will be published in the 2013 C&N calendar on a non-exclusive basis. A total of 13 photos will be selected - one for each month - and the Grand Prize winner, which will be published on the calendar's cover. The C&N calendar is widely anticipated each year and is distributed through our 26 offices in Pennsylvania and Canisteo and Hornell, NY. Each winner will receive a cash prize.

Only amateur photographers are eligible to enter our contest.

Entry forms and rules are available at all Citizens & Northern Corporation offices and on our website’s Blog: http://blog.cnbankpa.com.

7th Annual David Hutton Memorial 5k Run & 2-Mile Walk

Hello Everyone!

Its that time of the year again. The 7th Annual David Hutton Memorial 5k Run & 2-Mile Walk will be held August 18th 2012 in Emporium PA.

You can register at www.davidhuttonmemorial.org .

  Online registration is easy and free so we encourage you to register online!

We hope to see all of you this year and best of luck in your preparation!

Happy training,

Jeff Hutton, Committee Memeber

 

 

David M. "Dude" Williams

David M. “Dude” Williams, 57, of Sizerville Road, Emporium,died Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born April 15, 1955 in Ridgway, he was the son of Millard Jr. and GraceFrederick Williams.

A lifelong Cameron County resident, David was a 1974 graduate of Cameron County High School.

He had been employed by Emporium Specialties in Austin and Mallory Lumber in Emporium.

He was a member of the Portage Township Emergency Management Team, theBucktail Rod & Gun Club, and was an avid four-wheeler and stock car racefan.

Survivors in addition to his mother in Emporium are four sisters, DianeWilliams and Brenda Williams both of Emporium, Carol Lentz of Austin, andJeanne (Sylvia) Barber of Cambridge Springs; and two nieces and one nephew.

 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, in the Gardeau Church with the Rev. Jason Claydonofficiating.

Burial will be in PortageCemetery, Sizerville.

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

Robert T. Condon

Robert T. Condon, 62, of Penn Hills (Pittsburgh)formerly of Verona, Oakmont and Florida, died Monday,June 25, 2012, in his home, following a brief illness.

Born October 7, 1949 in Pittsburgh,he was the son of James F. and Mary Catherine O’Neill Condon.

Robert was a hair stylist and was employed by several salons in Florida and Pittsburgh,currently by Profiles Plus on Saltsburg  Road.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast and through the years had personallybuilt several show quality bikes.

Survivors include: his brother, James M. Condon and wife Shirley ofEmporium; one nephew, Thomas “TJ” Condon of Pittsburgh; two aunts,Cecilia Condon and Lillian Condon, and an uncle, Thomas Condon, all of Verona;many cousins; and his lifelong best friend, Albert Sepalyak of Verona.

Visitations with video tribute were held Thursday, June 28 from 2-4& 7-9 p.m. in the Soxman Funeral Home/Roth Chapel, Penn Hills. Funeral Services were held privately.

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

Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home.