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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

October 18-19 Weekend Activities in Cameron County


Friday Oct. 18 Red Raiders vs Port Allegany at Emporium Game time is 7:00 pm

October 19 Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run Race begins at Broad Street behind Sheetz Saturday at 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Select your distance from a 50k, 25k, or 12k. This race takes you through the Elk State Forest showing off the PA Wilds.

October 19 Dos Hombres are returning to the Bear Den this Saturday Night. The smoker will be burnin' and Dos Hombres will be rockin'! Don't miss this show. 
This place is GRRRRR8! Saturday at 8 PM – 11 PM

October 19th Beer And Bacon Cash Bash The annual Beer and Bacon Cash Bash will be held on October 19th at the Emporium Fire hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., drawings at 7 p.m. $2500 in cash prizes. Tickets are $25 each and includes food, beverages and cash bash drawing. 
 For more information call 814-331-1074.

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NYC Christmas Tour


Travel with Off The Grid Travel Company on an overnight motor coach tour to New York City!

 We will be staying 1 Night at Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area. Departure will be at the Austin Area High School parking lot at 4am and the parking lot across from the legion in Coudersport at 4:30am on December 7th, 2019 and the approximate return time would be 6pm December 8th, 2019. For this event being there is so much to do, and not everyone is going to want to do the same things. I am offering to do customized itineraries for those interested in booking tours and shows. Just let me know what you want to experience and I’ll make it happen. If your looking at seeing the Radio City Christmas Spectacular let me know ASAP so I can reserve enough tickets. 🎄

Prices are as follows and include Transportation, accommodations and gratuities for the driver.

Single occupancy- $267.45
Double occupancy-$185.45 per person

If you can have any questions please contact Samantha at (814)647-1334 or Email: sfry@dreamvacations.com

To complete your reservation please complete the form at the link below!

 Off The Grid Travel Company LLC 
41 State Street
 Austin, PA 16720

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

IUP STUDENTS FROM CAMERON COUNTY NAMED PROVOST SCHOLARS AT IUP

Congratulations Cory Clinger!

 IUP STUDENTS FROM CAMERON COUNTY NAMED PROVOST SCHOLARS AT IUP Distribution Date: Oct. 9, 2019

INDIANA, Pa. – Students from Cameron County have been recognized as Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Provost Scholar status is achieved when students complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student's time of study at IUP.

A complete listing of Provost Scholars is available on IUP’s website: www.iup.edu

Provost Scholars from this area include: Emporium:
 Cory Ryan Clinger, South Wood Street, B.A. in Criminology

IUP is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education

Soup Sale November 1st

It’s time for C&N’s soup sale! 🍲
As always, all proceeds stay local - this year, we are supporting the Rides 4 Vets program. 
Eat in or take out. 
Hope to see you there!

Idea Wanted @ The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Libray

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Monday, October 14, 2019

Michael A. Mann

Michael A. Mann, 70, of Emporium and formerly of Lancaster, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, Friday morning (October 11, 2019). He was born September 14, 1949 in Columbia, a son of the late Melvin A. and Lois Welsh Mann, Sr. He married Peggy Harbold, who survives. Michael and Peggy were married over 46 years. He graduated from Columbia High School, Lancaster County, PA, in the class of 1967. After graduation he served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mike retired in 2012 from CenturyLink, in Elizabethtown, PA after over 45 years of service working as a outside facilities technician for the phone company. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion Olkosky-Jessop Post 194, Emporium and Miller-Raffaele Post 6221 VFW, Emporium, PA.

In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by a son, George Michael Mann and daughter, Heather Lynn Mann both of Columbia, PA; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Watson, Delaware; Karen Colin, Columbia and Brenda Gillham, Mount Joy.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin A. Mann, Jr., and a sister, Lois Haubert.

At his request there will be no visitation or service.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Pic of the Day


The fall colors are beautiful! 
This photo was taken on 5th street in front of Maple Street Apartments.

The Cameron County Food Pantry


The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 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.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Sinnemahone Trail Run Participants Ready to Hit the Trail


Sinnemahone Trail Run Participants Ready to Hit the Trail

Participants in the Sinnemahone Trail Run have three options, tackle the 12K which includes a pipeline climb, a 25k climbing the Wylie Trail or the challenging 50k which includes the single track Rock Run trail. The yearly event is the final leg of the Sinnemahone Triple Crown. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce director, Tina Solak says 12 individuals are eligible to take home the first ever award. Three of them are from the same family. Saul Solveson, his wife Cristy and son Eastyn began in April with the Sinnemahone Paddle, biked in the Sinnemahone Gravel last month and are registered to run Saturday October 19. The triple crown is not the only item added this year. Solak says chip timing will be utilized.

Those tackling the race will have aid stations, where food, and water will be available. There are seven stations throughout the DCNR Elk State Forest manned by volunteers from ABATE, Mountaineer Search and Rescue, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, Emporium Volunteer Fire Department and others not affiliated with an organization. “More than 30 volunteers will be giving up their Saturday for the event plus the dozen or more who mark the trails,” says Solak emphasizing the event cannot be held without volunteers.

Each participant who pre-registered will receive a t-shirt and a drawstring goodie bag with other items donated by businesses and organizations. Participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to meet each other Friday night prior to the race during packet pickup at the chamber office. The public is welcome to attend.

The public is invited to spend time at the start finish line. Sherm Bloom will perform 11am-2pm. The award ceremony for top finishers will be held in the parking lot of B&R Tool & Die adjacent to the finish line on South Broad Street. The awards for 12K set for 11am, 25k at noon and 50k at 2pm. The Triple Crown awards will be presented following the 50k presentation.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Rotary News


K9 Novak and his handler, Officer Volker Kiefer were the guest attraction at the October 8th Rotary luncheon meeting. Novak was imported from Germany and had 6 weeks of pre-training at Shallow Creek Kennels, a privately owned and operated police service dog importing and training facility in western PA. K9 Detection is using specially trained dogs to detect any kind of substance. Novak is skilled I patrol work, article finding and tracking, but the biggest reason the department obtained Novak was for his drug detection skills. Officer Kiefer demonstrated Novak’s detection abilities by placing various drugs around the room and having the dog sniff them out. So far, Novak, has been used around 5 times during suspected crimes in the area.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

October 12 Events in Cameron County

There's  plenty to do this weekend in Cameron County !



The Elk Country Private Campground Fall Festival Music Friday and Saturday night.
 Saturday @ 4:30 - A chicken BBQ

The 7th Annual First Fork Festival will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Oct 12 Saturday
PA - Flaming Foliage Festival Parade
11 AM · Renovo, Pennsylvania

October 12
First Annual Fall Festival At Masons Farm
 Hosted by Mason's Farm  2-5 pm

Oldskool will be playing at The Vets Club this Saturday October 12th 9pm-1 a.m.

NYC Christmas Shopping Trip

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 The Rockettes can be added to trip if you so desire. Private message Mary Kay Mcklean on Facebook with any questions. 
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Salvation Army Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed in order to keep the Salvation army chapter in Cameron county.

 Please call me, Cindy Summerons, at 486-3446 or pm me if you can help. The Salvation Army helps in so many ways and the money raised stays right here. Something we can't afford to lose . So many families have been helped . We need people to help with taking over the bell ringer schedule and getting people to sign up to ring the bells. Please help us keep the salvation army here. 
We can't afford to lose this.

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library & Amazon


We are very excited to announce that the Friends of the Library group is now accessible through Amazon Smiles. You can help support your local library by choosing the Friends' group as your Amazon Smiles beneficiary. For every purchase you make, Amazon will donate a percentage to our friends group which we can use to bring you bigger, better programs and services.

Cameron County Comprehensive Plan Open House


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 The Draft Cameron County Comprehensive Plan is now available for review and comment.
 A Cameron County Comprehensive Plan Open House will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 6:00p-7:30p in the Main Courtroom of the Cameron County Courthouse located at 20 E 5th Street, Emporium. Don't miss your opportunity to comment on the primary guide to decision making for the tri-county area for the next 10 years.

Kingdom Kids Bible Story


Emporium First United Methodist
 Church Kingdom Kid Families -- The kids will be having spaghetti for dinner tomorrow night and we're learning about Hannah and Samuel. 
We have six more weeks in our Favorite Bible Story series so if you'd like to sign you kiddo(s) up, call our church office at 486-0849.

CNA Class to be offered - Jobs Available @ Felt Manor


Guy and Mary Felt Manor will be starting a nurse aide training class in the near future. Interested applicants must complete an employment application. Applications can be picked up at the Manor or one can be mailed. Applications will be accepted until 10/23/19. Any questions call Karen Higgs, RN, Nurse Aide coordinator at 486-4810.

Guy and Mary Felt Manor has an immediate opening for a full time RN as an Infection Preventionist/Staff development coordinator. The facility will pay for necessary specialized training in infection prevention to enable certification. The Infection Control Preventionist will be responsible for the facility's infection prevention program as well as staff training and compliance. If interested, please call the director of nursing at 814-486-4802 or email a.arnett@windstream.net.

Guy and Mary Felt Manor is seeking a full time person in our housekeeping department. The position is for our second shift 11a-7pm. Interested applicants can stop in for an application or call and talk with Jerica, Housekeeping Supervisor at 486-3736.

Guy and Mary Felt Manor has an opening for a full time LPN on the day tour of duty. Interested applicants can call the director of nursing at 486-4802.

30 reports of animals poisoned in Ridgway

It's awful that anyone or any animal would have to worry about this. I am sharing this story from nearby Ridgway so animal owners can beware of anything out of the ordinary. I hope they catch whoever is responsible for this. 
 Be vigilant for your animals sake. 



30 reports of animals poisoned in Ridgway: RIDGWAY, ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)– From dogs to cats to even a chicken, the Ridgway Borough Animal Control is getting flooded with reports of animals getting sick and dying. Around 30 instances…

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Welcome to Driftwood Sign Project Complete

John Hosbach and crew





This past spring three Welcome to Driftwood signs were installed alongside Rt. 120 East & West and Rt 155 entering the Driftwood Borough area. The signs are there to provide people with a welcoming visual impression of Driftwood from all directions.

Local resident Randy Bailey has been hard at work on this project and it is now complete. This past weekend, the project received a generous donation from Mr John Hosbach Jr from Ridley Park Pa. Mr. Hosbach has a camp on Mix Run road and loves this area. This area has given him so much enjoyment over the years, he wanted to give something back in appreciation. Seven people planted 40 or more plantings and supplied the mulch to complete the landscaping around all three of the Welcome to Driftwood signs.

Funding was secured from the Driftwood Borough, the Sylvan Heritage Council, the Cameron County Commissioners and Randy Bailey. Sign design was by Action Graphics. Matt Andrews donated topsoil and cut stone while J & J service helped with sign installation.

They are a beautiful addition to the Driftwood area!

Monday, October 7, 2019

Emporium Fire Dept. Open House


This week is National Fire Prevention Week. 
 Tuesday evening, October 8, at 6 PM will be our open house. 
Please stop by and meet the members of EVFD.

First Annual Fall Festival @ Masons Farm


We are excited to announce that we will be having our first annual Fall Festival. Families can come to enjoy small games, apple bobbing, face painting, hayrides, cider and doughnuts. You may also purchase a pumpkin to paint. Our farm favorite , Maddy the fainting goat, will also be making her rounds to say hi. No charge except for the pumpkins. You may also purchase hay bales, and cornstalks for your fall decorating. You will also have a chance at winning a pumpkin. 

 Saturday at 2 PM – 5 PM
 Mason's Farm 
106 Mason Run Road,
 Driftwood, PA 15832

2019 Mushroom Festival Update



Update on the 2019 Mushroom Festival held at the Driftwood Saloon on Saturday, October 5. 

 Our Mushroom Fest on Saturday turned out to be a fantastic day. The weather was perfect for the crowd of 137 people that attended! 
 Before piling into the bus to go look for wild mushrooms, Bill Russell, founder and past president of the Central Pennsylvania Mushroom Society, gave a presentation to educate everyone of the mushrooms that they may find and whether they are edible, non edible or poisonous. After the walk everyone came back to the Saloon to identify the mushrooms that were found. The cooks prepared some sheeps head and honey mushrooms and handed them out for everyone to sample. Following the identification there was a mushroom soup contest with 5 soups entered. 

First place soup was made by Lori Lupro and her sister Dawn Lingenfelter. Second place went to Jenice Bassinger. Congratulations ladies and thank you to all that participated. Kathy McGonnell, Dave Longenecker and Jason Bassinger. 
 We'd also like to thank Student Transportation of America for providing the bus.

Pic of the Day

Friends of the Library Chinese Auction


All these amazing children’s baskets are in the Friends of the Library Chinese Auction this year!
 Be sure to stop in at the library to put in your tickets for your favorites! 
Tickets are just 8 tickets for $5 and the drawing will sometime in November. 
Please share!

Schedule Announced for First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning


Schedule Announced for First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning

The 7th Annual First Fork Festival will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Sinnemahoning State Park. Local authors, artists and artisans will showcase their talents amidst a backdrop of full autumn color in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

The First Fork Festival provides a unique opportunity to shop for gifts, or pick up something special for yourself, while enjoying the beautiful fall weather in the First Fork Valley. High quality art, local handcrafted items and a variety of local foods will be available for sale. Scheduled demonstrations and hands-on interpretive activities throughout the day make this festival fun for the entire family.

Live demonstrations include blacksmithing and flintknapping with Robbie Ickes, 18th century fire building and toy building with Chris and Lori Haas, wood turning with Mahlon Davenport, the French and Indian War stories with Bill Roberston, as well as white-tailed deer and elk conservation, beekeeping, health with oils, and more. Visiting the First Fork Festival for the first time this year is the PA Woodmobile, a 34-foot long trailer filled with interactive exhibits about Pennsylvania forests the important products that come from the lumber and paper industries.

As a highlight of the festival, singer and songwriter, Jim Colbert, will take the stage from 1:00-3:00 PM in front of the Wildlife Center. Colbert, aka the Bellefonte Balladeer, will perform originals with subject matter ranging from playwright Eugene O'Neill, Centralia's mine fire, vintage Triumph motorcycles and old Buicks to a host of selections about his home town of Johnstown. A delight to the ear, Jim's award-winning songs offer a cross section of Americana seen through the eyes of a life-long Pennsylvanian. Following Jim's opening for Red Molly in Merrick, NY, critic Gene Frey said, "Jim Colbert entered a room full of strangers and left a room full of fans and friends, all won over by his engaging personality, warm voice, and a set of well-crafted, personal songs. See him wherever you can."

This community-focused admission-free event takes place at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center, just off Route 872 in Grove Township, Cameron County, 14 miles south of Austin, PA.

If you would like a copy of the First Fork Festival schedule or have questions about the festival or other programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please contact the park office at 814-647-8961 or SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov or visit the park's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sinnemahoningSP

Financial Aid Night @ CCHS


Financial Aid Night at the High School will be held on Wednesday, October 9th, at 5:30 p.m. Parents of seniors or juniors, who are planning to attend college, should plan on attending this very informative meeting!!

Anticipated School Nurse Job Opening


School Nurse (anticipated) 
 The Cameron County School District is accepting applications for Certified School Nurse (to begin January 2020). Send cover letter, resume, Standard PA application, certification, transcripts, current Acts 31, 34, 151, 168, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Keith Wolfe, Superintendent, Cameron County School District, 601 Woodland Avenue, Emporium, PA 15834 by Friday, November 8, 2019, no later than 3:00 p.m. Previous experience preferred. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment drug testing. EOE

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Update Cameron County Website


The new website, http://www.cameroncountypa.com, is up and running.

Suggestions are encouraged as the website is still under construction.

Sponsor a Winter Coat Program


Emporium First United Church is once again collecting winter coats for the children of Woodland Elementary School (99). Please stop by and get a tag , sign the clipboard and return the new coat with the tag attached by October 23rd. However, most importantly pray for the children. 

 Emporium First United Church 
306 S. Spruce Street 
Emporium, PA. 15834 
814-486-0849 

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Cameron County Community Chest 2020 Fund Drive

Cameron County Community Chest 2020 Fund Drive

The 2020 Cameron County Community Chest Fund Drive is underway. The Fund Drive Committee has sent letters to the active businesses, clubs and individuals of the community. To be part of this worthy community event send your tax-deductible contribution today to: Cameron County Community Chest, P O Box 134, Emporium, PA 15834, Attn: Judd Schager, Treasurer. Or, find us on Facebook at Cameron County Community Chest. We have added pay-pal for your convenience. Once your contribution is received you will be added to the list of the Community Contributors. Don’t wait and be last on the long list, contribute now.

The Cameron County Community Chest is your Community organization. Like the United Way, your contributions to several organizations can be made with just one contribution to the Community Chest Fund Drive. Contributions to the drive benefit: the Recreation Board, Community Nurses, Red Cross, Friends of the Library, the Package Team, the Emporium Garden Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, Sylvan Heritage, SPCA and Special Community Requests. These organizations serve Cameron County and help make Cameron County a better place to live.

Each year the Cameron County Community Chest Board of Directors, a group of volunteers, meets to review requests and to establish the Community’s Goal. This year the goal is $19,000.

The Campaign runs all year round with an emphasis on the campaign between October 1 and December 31. Please consider a contribution to theses Community worthy organizations.

The Cameron County Community Chest Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the individuals, clubs and businesses that donated time, money and services to the 2019 Fund Drive.

Friday, October 4, 2019

Rotary News


Swan Stull (left), Rotary District 7360 Governor, visited the Emporium Rotary Club’s luncheon meeting October 2nd. Swan was born in Forty Fort, PA and prior to retiring was the Chief Anesthetist at Geisinger in Danville, PA. In 2011 she joined the Rotary Club of Lewisburg (Sunrise) and quickly fell in love with Rotary. She spoke of the impressive Rotary club our small town has and all the good works we do in the community and internationally.

JOB OPENING: Executive Director


JOB OPENING: Executive Director—Part-Time POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The Part-time Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization following the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The Part-time Executive Director is under the direct supervision of the Board of Directors. The Part-time Executive Director will have direct supervision of the EMS Supervisor and Administrative Assistant. • Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of the department and operations including personnel, budgeting, planning, and general administration. Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Provides clear direction and expectations to subordinate leaders.

• Ensures operations are customer focused and patient care is provided with exceptional clinical performance.

• Develops a positive team environment, where employees are proud of being a member and are supportive of one another through open communication, standards and recognition including recruitment and retention opportunities.

• Assesses department operations, staffing levels, facilities, and equipment. Analyzes budgetary and resource needs, makes recommendations for improvements, and implements changes. Monitors operational costs and makes recommendations for increasing efficiency.

• Prepares and presents annual budget request, administers departmental budget, and ensures that the authorized budgetary and purchasing procedures are properly used.

• Assigns or delegates responsibility for assignment of work, directs personnel, evaluates performance of all employees and assures compliance of necessary training and professional development. Takes disciplinary action according to established procedures.

• Recommends all department fee structures and ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Maintains knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security/health care operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Negotiates contracts with suppliers, vendors, state and federal agencies, or other public safety agencies, consistent with the County Purchasing Policy.

• Participates in community and county agencies, and other government organizations to promote department image and programs and to coordinate related services. Establishes and maintains effective systems of communication and represents the organization with major customers, the medical community, and the public.

• Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as directed. QUALIFICATIONS • Five years of progressively more responsible experience in business operations including demonstrated skill in departmental and personnel management.

• The Cameron County Ambulance Service, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field (preferred, not required)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED • Thorough knowledge of the professional public management techniques involved in budgeting, personnel administration, and resource management, and the ability to identify and implement new best practices.

• Knowledge of insurance program policies, Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations.

• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and apply policies and procedures, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• Skill in assembling and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and accurate reports, and formulating policy and service recommendations.

• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and making presentations in public forums.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, contractors, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.

• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines.

• Skill in the use of office equipment, Microsoft Office applications and specialized communications software, databases and equipment.

• Ability to attend meetings scheduled at times other than normal business hours.

• Ability to respond to emergencies or service needs after hours as needed Send Resume to: ccems@windstream.net OR CCAS, c/o Board of Directors, 299 East Second St, Emporium, PA 15834

Junior Squirrel Hunt


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019
. • AGE GROUPS: MENTOR - 12 YRS. (Prize 20 ga. shotgun)
 13 YRS. - 17 YRS. (Prize 12 ga. Shotgun) 
• NO REGISTRATION FEE 

You must be registered by Friday, October 4 @ 11:59 pm.
 Weigh-in is 3pm - 5 p.m, October 5 at the educational building. 
 The heaviest bag of squirrels takes the prize.
 To break a tie, the heaviest squirrel will be taken from the bag and weighed. 
FOLLOW THE PA GAME LAWS. NO RED SQUIRRELS

Historic Walk through Saint Marks Cemetery



Cameron County Historical Society is hosting a Historic Walk through Saint Marks Cemetery on October 5th at 10 am. Wendy Davis will guide the walk through the grounds to tell stories of some of the heros, historic lives, and amazing people of Cameron County. The event will last about 1 hour and should be an easy walk. There will be some uneven, grassy terrain so appropriate walking shoes should be worn. The lives of many interesting people will be showcased and walkers will have the opportunity to tell some of their own stories. 

 This no-cost hike is sponsored by Cameron County Historical Society and is open to the public. We graciously accept donations to help support Historical Society expenses, if desired.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Updates Continue @ Aroma Cafe



It's been a month of our new hours at the Aroma Cafe! 

We took the time to enjoy our family and a slower pace outside the cafe. Thank you all so much for understanding! But.. It's back to work. We are starting to get the store side up and running.. Things are coming along quickly. We want to be able to serve the community to the best of our ability. We need your help!!!!!! Please stop in and fill out a comment card and give us your ideas. There will be cards on the bakery case. I'd greatly appreciate if you could stop in to fill out a card so we would have a copy to reflect on while we get inventory together. 

Thanks so much! We can't wait to hear from you.

 Aroma Cafe 51 E 4th St Emporium, PA 15834 (814) 486-7662

The Down County Basket !


CHECK OUT THE DOWN COUNTY BASKET! 

The response has been overwhelming and the The Down County Basket is filled with such great prizes and all from "Down County" Check out the list and all the wonderful prizes offered by our wonderful local businesses!!! Gift certificates, Cash, Lottery Tickets, Wine and even a two night's stay at the Bed & Breakfast!!

 Come on everyone get to the center or the Courthouse and purchase some raffle tickets while contributing to a great cause! The Driftwood Sr. Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 -2. Come and get some tickets today!!! 
The winner will be drawn October 31 at the Cameron County Courthouse.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Dona M. Gee


Dona M. Gee, 83, died Friday, September 27, 2019 at her home in Clear Creek. Born March 29, 1936 in North Tonawanda, she was the daughter of William and Lorena Priest-Donahue. On February 5, 1955 in Rich Valley, she married Stephen H. Gee who died May 25, 2017.

A 60-year resident of Clear Creek, Mrs. Gee was an active member of the Rich Valley Wesleyan Church and enjoyed volunteering at the church by doing projects including re-doing the basement, donating song books and participating in Sunday School and other activities. Dona's relationship with God and the church community was incomparable. Dona was employed by the Guy &  Mary Felt Manor in Emporium as a Certified Nurses Aid, and helped many by giving In-Home Care. Dona cared for everyone in her life as family, and would do anything to help a friend, family member, or stranger in need. She was also an avid vegetable and flower gardener, enjoyed putting on holiday parties and picnics, cooking and baking, doing crafts, going to yard sales and spending as much time as possible with her family. Dona had a love for animals, especially orange cats.

Survivors include: one son, Stephen (Amanda) Gee of Braidwood, Illinois; two daughters, Shirley (Frank) LaPolt of Emporium and Linda Gee of Stewartstown; two sisters, Dorothy Lewis of Emporium and Janey (John) McCallen of Derry; eight grandchildren, Matthew Wright of South Carolina, Christopher Wright of New York, Erick (Deb) LaPolt, Desiree Partington and Kimberly Partington all of Emporium, Jeffrey Mann of St. Marys, and Marshall and Emmett Gee both of Illinois; four great grandchildren, Avery and Amelia Smith and Aurora Partington all of Emporium, and Kayleigh Fye of Snow Shoe; one great-great grandson, Lincoln Kiser of Emporium; and also nieces and nephews including Brad and Paul McCallen of Derry.

In addition to her husband Stephen and her parents she was predeceased by her oldest daughter, Diana Gee.

Funeral and Committal Services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Faith Baptist Church, Emporium with Robert Spaeth, officiating. Burial will be in Sanford Cemetery, Emporium. 
Arrangements are under the direction of the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.

Dorothy B. Lewis


Dorothy B. Lewis, 96, died Thursday, September 26, 2019, in her home. Born November 8, 1922 in Shippen Township, she was the daughter of Floyd and Anna May Moon Barton. On December 20, 1943 in Shippen Township, she married Jay Marion Lewis who died December 7, 1994.

 A lifelong Rich Valley resident, Mrs. Lewis was the valedictorian of Emporium High School class of 1939 and went on to graduate from Penn State in 1942. She was employed for a time in the parts department of Sylvania Electric in Emporium, was a Cameron County elementary teacher for 30 years and eventually retired in 2016 from Lewis & Hockenberry in Shippen Township where she worked in the office since 1984. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Rich Valley Wesleyan Church, the Free Methodist Church in Emporium, and also attended the Baptist Church in Emporium and at all three was very active with the youth programs.

 Survivors include: one son, David J. (Marti) Lewis of Emporium; two daughters, Elaine M. Lewis of Emporium and Linda (Timothy) Deeks of Lockport, NY; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and also two nieces and one nephew.

 In addition to her husband, Mrs. Lewis was predeceased by a son, Dale Lewis, two brothers and one sister. 

Friends were received at the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, Saturday, September 28 from 5-8 p.m. where Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Timothy Deeks, officiating. 

Burial will be in Rich Valley Cemetery, Shippen Township.

Shippen Township Columbus Day Hours

Shippen Township will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day.

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

Thank you!

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Wreaths Across America

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The Allegheny Mountain Chapter has taken on a large mission. This year, we are a sponsor for Wreaths Across America. 

We have the goal of placing a wreath on every veteran grave in Cameron County. We can use all the help we can get for this cause. Feel free to contact our President, Michael Spaeth, at theengineer.nkmc@gmail.com or phone or text 814-512-8034.. The link to our page is below. Follow it and click the red "Sponsor Wreaths" button.
 Feel free to share this post outside of this group. This is a huge deal to our small area. Thank you.