Thursday, March 12, 2020
Shirley K. Black
Shirley K. Black, 82, of 51 Harding Avenue, Bradford, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born July 13, 1937 in Emporium, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester M. Bish and Mattie (Timblin) McLeod Bish. She was a 1955 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On November 12, 1955, in Bradford, she married Verlin L. Black, who survives.
Shirley worked as assistant manager at Northwest Savings Bank, until her retirement.
She was a member of Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, and the Eagles Club Auxiliary Club, and held various offices at both.
Surviving is her husband Verlin of 64 years, three daughters, Robyn (the late Tim) Phillips, Nanette (Jaye) Coates, and Barbara (Ron) Haas, all of Bradford, one grandson Christopher (Denice Butler) Phillips and two great grandchildren, Kylee and Konnor.
Friends are invited to call on Monday March 9, 2020, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, 372 East Main Street, at 1:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor of Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials if desired may be made to The Sue Ryan Hospice Fund or the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 44 Kennedy Street Bradford, PA 16701, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Jerome S. Guise
Jerome S. Guise, 34, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 while fighting a house fire in Monroe Township. He was born on February 15, 1986 in Carlisle, PA to Randy and Rebecca (Devinney) Guise of Driftwood, PA.
Jerome worked at DHL in the receiving department for over 10 years. He was a 17 year member of Citizen’s Fire Company #1 of Mt. Holly Springs, PA and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, Jerome is survived by his children, Kayla and Wyatt Guise and Zayden Sheaffer, all of Carlisle, PA; maternal grandparents, Carl Devinney of Spring Run, PA and Nancy Fox of Jacksonville, FL; and siblings, Jesica Skvarka of Dillsburg, PA and Tiffany Musgrave of Driftwood, PA.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the CEFC Church, 290 Petersburg, Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 with Rev. Kevin Hughes officiating. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Fire Company #1 of Mt. Holly Springs, 100 Chestnut St., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065 or to the Jerome Guise Memorial Fund, F&M Trust Bank, 3 E. First St., Boiling Springs, PA 17007.
Donations to the memorial fund may also be dropped off at any F&M Trust Bank location.
Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Please visit www.hollingerfuneralhome.com for condolences to the family.
Emporium Country Club Opens
The Emporium Country Club will open for golf Saturday, 14 March at 10 am.
Emporium Country Club Spring Clean Up
The Emporium Country Club will have a spring clean-up at ECC on
Saturday, March 21 from 9AM to?
Beverages and lunch will be provided. Please bring a rake.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Annual Parade of Stars this Weekend
Annual Parade of Stars Hosted by Cameron County Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Cameron County High School
It's time for the Annual Parade of Stars! A fun evening of entertainment which benefits the Cameron County Fair Scholarship and the 2020 Cameron County Fair. The committee is looking for entertainers, if you would like to perform, please contact Pat Kempher or send us a message! Keep watching for more information!
The Cameron County Fair will again be offering an opportunity for local businesses to run "ads" during the Parade of Stars. Cost for a 2 minute ad will be $10. If you would like fair board members to read the ad it will cost $15. To have the Fair board write (with information from the business) and read the ad the cost will be $20. Please contact me if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. the deadline is March 12.
March Public Programs @ Elk Country Visitor Center
March Public Programs: Join us at the Center for one of our upcoming free public programs:
Sunday, March 15th @ 2:00 – Antler Shed Hunting
Are you curious about how to find shed whitetail and elk antlers? Everyone has their own method when scouting the woods for sheds; join us here at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we discuss some of our most effective methods. Also learn why antlers drop each year and the difference between antlers and horns. After the presentation, test your new skills by trying to find some antlers we have hidden for practice.
Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00 – Moose, Elk, Caribou, Deer Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members.
Sunday, March 22nd @ 2:00 – Elk 101 Learn all about elk, how they are managed in PA, their behavior, anatomy, and biology and get the chance to ask any question about elk to the PA Game Commission’s Environmental Educator.
Saturday, March 28th @ 2:00- Making Maple Syrup Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as St. Marys local, Mr. Mike Wittman takes us into the world of maple syrup. Learn how the process works, how to tap a tree and how our favorite pancake topping is made!
Sunday, March 29th @ 2:00- PA Elk Reintroduction The elk in Pennsylvania have an interesting history. The elk that we have today were not always the elk that inhabited the state thousands of years ago. Learn about the Eastern Woodland Elk, its extinction, and the reintroduction of elk in PA.
Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00 – Moose, Elk, Caribou, Deer Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members.
Sunday, March 22nd @ 2:00 – Elk 101 Learn all about elk, how they are managed in PA, their behavior, anatomy, and biology and get the chance to ask any question about elk to the PA Game Commission’s Environmental Educator.
Saturday, March 28th @ 2:00- Making Maple Syrup Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as St. Marys local, Mr. Mike Wittman takes us into the world of maple syrup. Learn how the process works, how to tap a tree and how our favorite pancake topping is made!
Sunday, March 29th @ 2:00- PA Elk Reintroduction The elk in Pennsylvania have an interesting history. The elk that we have today were not always the elk that inhabited the state thousands of years ago. Learn about the Eastern Woodland Elk, its extinction, and the reintroduction of elk in PA.
Mountain Paws Grooming - Pet Grooming for Dogs & Cats
For all your pet grooming needs, call Becca at Mountain Paws Grooming.
Follow her on her Facebook page
Mountain Paws Grooming is a small pet grooming shop in the beautiful mountains of Emporium Pa. We offer services for dogs and cats of all sizes.
Dog Sitting Service
Capri is listed through Rover.com.
Find her there for your dog or cat sitting needs.
Elk-Cameron Job Networking Fair – April 2
The DISCOVER Partnership is Seeking Local Companies to Inspire a New Generation!
Elk-Cameron Job Networking Fair April 2
Join the Elk-Cameron Job Networking Fair on April 2 at St. Marys Area High School. The mission of this event is to introduce high school students to local opportunities in the current workforce and provide a networking opportunnity for students to make connections with potential employers, mentors, and peers. Students from the various high schools will attend the program at the following times: 8:25 – 9:10AM, SMAHS; 9:15 – 10AM, JAHS, CCHS, SMAHS; 10:05 – 10:50AM, RAHS, ECC, SMAHS.
For more information, contact Amy Goode at 781-3437.
To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FWXYWSB
Guy & Mary Felt Manor Visiting Guidelines
To continue the safety of our residents, we ask that you refrain from visiting...
1. if you have signs or symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or sore throat, or
2. in the last 14 days, have had contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis or are under investigation for COVID-19 or
3. if you have traveled internationally within the last 14 days
Monday, March 9, 2020
Kathleen S. "Mickey" MacMillan
Kathleen S. "Mickey" MacMillan, 74, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA formerly of Driftwood, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Sunday morning (March 8, 2020). She was born March 3, 1946 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Joseph Fredrick and Margie Howlett Cradduck. She married the late James B. MacMillan.
Mrs. MacMillan retired from Motor Coil where she worked for many years. Years ago she enjoyed playing softball and bowling. She was a member of the Emporium Vets Club and the Moose Club. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Vicki Tressler (Rick Jones), Emporium and Valerie (Joseph) Stephens, Bishopville, SC; two sons, Robert MacMillan, Driftwood and Danny (Debra) MacMillan, Erie; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; one sister, Lucinda O'Brien, Reynoldsville.
In addition to her parents and husband she was was preceded in death by sister, Terry Lynn Cradduck; brother, Calvin James Lane, a niece, Tammy Sue.
The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday (March 11, 2020) from 2-3 PM followed by the memorial service at 3:00 PM with David Hockey, Pastor, Free Methodist Church, officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Driftwood Senior Center, PO Box 99, Driftwood, PA 15832
https://www.barnettfuneralhome.net/obituary/Kathleen-MacMillan
https://www.barnettfuneralhome.net/obituary/Kathleen-MacMillan
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares at Aroma Cafe
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We are selling Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares through Aroma this year. $300 for half share and $500 for a full share. Growing season is right around the corner. We have a limited amount of shares available so get in quick. Last year we filled these in 2 weeks. You can pick up/drop off applications at Aroma or print the application from the attached photo. Payments are due at the time of handing in the application. We look forward to supporting the community!
Regina "Jean" Streich
Regina "Jean" Streich, 91, of 40 W. Fifth Street, Emporium, PA
died at her residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (March 8, 2020).
She was born September 23, 1928 in Austin, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Eva Mativiecz Norek. On June 11, 1949 in Austin, PA she married the late Herbert Russell Streich.
Jean graduated from Austin Area Schools in 1947. She retired from GTE Sylvania where she worked for many years. She was an active member of the St. Mark Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the C. D. of A. and Rosary Society.
Jean is survived by a son, Russell 'Rusty" Streich, Coudersport; daughter-in-law, Kathi Snyder Streich, St. Marys ; three grandchildren: Jason Streich, Hilary Streich Andel and Ricky Streich; seven great grandchildren: Tod, Chelsey, Brady, Reilly,
Kelby, Kolby Andel, Zachary and one great great grandson, Wesley; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by
A son, Richard Anthony Streich; daughter-in-law, Barbara McWilliams Streich; granddaughter, Renee L. Streich; three brothers, Michael, John and Stanley Norek; five sisters, Frances Dujenski, Betty Ludwig, Mary Ours, Helen Hardes, and Agnes Martin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (March 14, 2020) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant. The family will receive friends at St. Mark Catholic Church on Saturday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau, PA
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Cameron County Boys Advance to Second Round of 2020 PIAA Basketball Playoffs
Cameron County Boys Advance to Second Round of 2020 PIAA Basketball Playoffs
Read the complete article here via D9sports
CAMERON COUNTY 61, WILLIAMSBURG 38
ST. MARYS, Pa. – Behind a double-double effort from Caden Beldin, District 9 second-place Cameron County cruised to a 61-38 victory over District 6 runner up Williamsburg in the first round of the PIAA Class 1A playoffs at St. Marys High School.
Beldin had a game-high 25 points and completed the double-double by hauling in 15 rebounds.
Along with Beldin’s offensive performance, Dylan Guisto, Gavin Morton and Jon Good all made offensive contributions to put the Red Raiders, who won a PIAA game for the first time since 2015, up 23-10 at the end of the first quarter.
Good knocked down a pair of 3-pointers while Morton and Guisto each had one.
But Hayden Brown responded by knocking down a 3-pointer and Beldin added five more tallies as the Red Raiders finished the last two minutes on an 8-0 run and a 35-21 halftime lead.
Cameron County started putting Williamsburg away in the third quarter limiting the Blue Pirates to six points with two being free-throws.
Beldin netted nine points in the third quarter and Morton added his second 3-pointer.
Guisto finished with nine points for the Red Raiders and Morton and Good each netted eight points apiece.
Cameron County will move on to the second round of the PIAA Class 1A Playoffs and face Bishop Canevin, the fourth-place team out of the WPIAL, Tuesday, March 10, at a site and time to be determined. Bishop Canevin knocked off Commodore Perry, 87-35.
Cameron County postseason information is brought you by: Team Minard • Potter County Family Campground • Close’s Lumber Company • Rhonda Ramsey Hair Salon in Emporium • E& G Auto Plus, Inc. in Coudersport
Rich Valley Wines - Open Today!
It's Saturday! Stop by Rich Valley Wines in Emporium.
We are open Saturdays from 4pm until 9pm
Cameron County Historical Society to receive $4000!
Pennsylvania’s museum and historical societies are receiving a financial boost from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The group has awarded nearly $2 million in grants 153 museums and historical societies in 58 different counties.
The amount given to each organization varied from $4,000 to $40,000.
PHMC is the official history agency of Pennsylvania. You can learn more about it and what it does at phmc.pa.gov.
The Cameron County Historical Society will receive $4,000! Wonderful news!
Cameron County Historical Society
PO Box 433
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-0334
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CamCoHistoricalSociety
https://cameroncohistorical.wixsite.com/cameroncohistorysoc
https://cameroncohistorical.wixsite.com/cameroncohistorysoc
State/Local Internship Program (SLIP) Summer Internships
The Northcentral Workforce Development Board, which serves Clearfield and Elk counties, has received a more than $323,000 grant to provide summer internships in our area through the State/Local Internship Program (SLIP). SLIP is 100 percent funded through federal money made available from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Statewide, SLIP distributed funding to 21 Local Workforce Development Boards that submitted proposals.
The program will operate this year for an eight-week period between May 1 and Aug. 28 for young adults between ages 16 and 24.
Please call the board at 814-245-1835 for more information
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
October Woodworks and Gifts
I love to share news about Cameron County and its residents. My latest find is October Woodworks. Nicholas Cressley is the man behind all the action and this article he is allowing me to share describes what he does.
I love this sign Nick has made!
Follow Nick on his Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/octoberwoodworks
My name is Nicholas Cressley and I am the man behind the creations at October Woodworks.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Art from IUP in Indiana PA where I currently reside with my wife, dog, and cat.
I started woodworking when my dad gave me a few saws and clamps because I kept complaining about wanting to build things and not having the tools to build them. This led to the creation of a few projects for around my house (some of which are for sale in the shop today) and eventually led to the creation of October Woodworks.
I struggled to come up with a good name for my little side business and eventually decided to name it October because that is the month that I met and married my wife, who has given me many ideas and inspirations.
If you didn’t know, I come from a family of woodworkers, my dad (The Half- Assed Carpenter) my uncle Abby, and my brother all have fully operational wood shops in Emporium PA where I was born and raised.
I’m still learning, with guidance from my dad (and YouTube), different techniques and tools and I try to utilize these skills with each project that I make.
Woodworking is a side gig for me and I do it out of enjoyment not to make a fortune which is why I try to make the items that I put up for sale very reasonably priced. It feels awesome to be able to see someone smile when they receive something that I created in my shop and I look forward to seeing what’s to come for October.
Woodworking is a side gig for me and I do it out of enjoyment not to make a fortune which is why I try to make the items that I put up for sale very reasonably priced. It feels awesome to be able to see someone smile when they receive something that I created in my shop and I look forward to seeing what’s to come for October.
Nate Sestina
Photo credit -Leanne Cooney
If you haven't been following the amazing basketball journey of Cameron County native Nate Sestina, this is the article to read.
Pictured in the photo is the Cooney family from Emporium.
They and others from Emporium have traveled to Kentucky to watch Nate play.
Janet L. Kelly
Janet L. Kelly 65, of Emporium died Thursday Feb. 6, 2020 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Latrobe.
She was born on August 1, 1954 in St. Mary’s the daughter of Lloyd and Barbara (Schnee) McGraw. On June 25, 2005 she married Andrew T. Kelly.
Janet was a 1972 graduate of Cameron County High School, she furthered her education to DuBois Business College.
Janet worked for GKN, Market Basket and Guy & Mary Felt Manor as a CNA.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Emporium and the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included puzzles and music.
Janet is survived by her father Lloyd McGraw of Emporium; her husband of fourteen years Andrew T. Kelly of Emporium; two sons: Patrick and Lloyd Rairden and two daughters: Alysia and Lori Rairden; fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a brother Larry McGraw.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11am on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Emporium. Burial will be at Newton Cemetery in Emporium.
Family and Friends may light a memorial candle, leave an online condolence, order flowers, or obtain additional information at www.furlongfuneralhome.com
Youth Workshop ~ Easter Gnomes Now March 25th
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Please sign up by March 23rd. Space is limited.
Note Change of Date - Now March 25th!
Note Change of Date - Now March 25th!
Emporium Moose March & April Events
We have a lot going on at our club in the next few weeks!!
March 14: Moose Olympics( you do not need to be a member to join)
Sign up with your buddy for only $10
April 4: Pub Crawl.. for $20 you can jump on a bus starting at the moose and go around the loop come back to the moose enjoy some food and prizes!!
April 10: Adult Easter Egg Hunt at dusk members only can participate in our annual Easter egg hunt at the club
April 11: We have Staplehead and The Wrecking Crew playing!
This band fills the house so you don’t want to miss them!!
Rotary News - Mountain Melodies
Mountain Melodies entertained Rotarians at the March 3rd luncheon meeting, by performing some
of their tunes.
The group includes Bob Graham, Walt Holly, Mary Gelnett, Diane Pyle, Nany Couchman
and Rose Haas
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sinnemahoning Tavern 1 Year Anniversary This Friday!
Save the date
Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary with live acoustic by Chris Lee on
Friday, March 6 from 8 - 12.
10th Annual Bunny Hop 5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
10th Annual Bunny Hop 5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
Benzinger Park
133 Fleming Road
St. Mary's, PA 15857
The Bunny Hop event supports the Brain Aneurysm Foundation with the funds to continue to create education and awareness materials, run support groups nationwide, and enables the brightest minds in the neurological field to continue their vital research. The generosity of participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers of this event, contribute to our mission to help save lives and improve outcomes for survivors.
The Bunny Hop story...
Over the past 10 years our tight-knit community has lost many loved ones due to brain aneurysm ruptures. Families of these people have teamed up in order to raise awareness about brain aneurysms as well as provide support and love to one another during a difficult time. Every Easter weekend, over 500 people crowd the park and help raise money and walk or run to show their belief in prevention or someday a cure. We hope to continue this event for many years to come, and to continue educating the community on signs and symptoms of aneurysms. Please join us!
When a brain aneurysm ruptures, it can happen to anyone, anywhere.
This event in nearby Saint Mary's is a great way to show your support !
Spring Flag Football Signups
Last day of signups for spring flag.
Open to boys and girls ages 5-12.
Can not turn 13 years old May 27, 2020.
$25 registration fee
$10 per additional child.
Friday, March 6 from 5 PM – 7 PM at the Cameron County Recreation Center
Monday, March 2, 2020
CCHS Red Raider Basketball this Friday
Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Basketball team for an exciting and outstanding season!
They played hard and with great sportsmanship in the District IX Championship game on Saturday against ECC. Unfortunately, it wasn't our day. CCHS wants to wish the Elk County Catholic Crusaders and Coach Straub all the best as they move forward in the playoffs. We'll be rooting for you!
Our season isn't over yet though....the Raiders will play again this Friday at 6:00 PM in St. Marys as they take on the Williamsburg Blue Pirates. Advance tickets are available in the CCHS Main Office.
Advanced sale tickets are available for the Boy's Basketball first round state playoff game on Friday, March 6, in St. Mary's. Student tickets are $4 and Adults $8. They will be higher at the door. Stop in the High School front office.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
VFW Easter Egg Hunt
Stop down and sign your kids up for the Easter egg hunt on April 11th @ 1pm.
Please do not call.
Cameron County Vets Club
427 East 3rd Street
Emporium, Pa 15834
State Rep. Martin Causer to Visit Emporium
State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) or one of his representatives will hold office hours on Thursday, March 5, at the following locations: Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Vote for Cameron County!
Make sure you vote for Cameron County!
The annual contests excite students across Pennsylvania to explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies. Each contest features an online vote for its Viewers Choice Award. The contest format also has been adopted more than a dozen additional states. The North Central PA contest features teams from Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties and is produced by Workforce Solutions for North Central PA in Kersey, PA. #WhatsSoCoolAboutManufacturing? #WSCM #NorthCentralPA
Rich Valley Wines Open on Sundays
Didn't make it Saturday night? That's ok.
We're open Sunday too!
Stop by from 1pm-6pm and enjoy the sunshine
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