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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of March 4


Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of March 4th 
Listed are some activities occurring this weekend in Cameron County. If you have any you would like me to add, email me at cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com 
 Updates may be added closer to the weekend.



The Midtowne 
Friday March 3rd
POSTPONED 
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Tubby's Tavern 
Friday, March 3 Karoke @ 9.
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VFW Auxiliary Cash Bash
 Saturday, March 4th
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Saturday March 4 – Winter Tree Identification 10AM – 12PM 
 Sinnemahoning State Park – Park Office & Wildlife Center. Learn to distinguish common local trees. Slow- paced, 1-mile walk over mostly level terrain. Binoculars and field guides available for use during the program. Program will begin indoors with an overview of tree identification, followed by a slow paced, 1-2 mile hike over uneven terrain to practice identifying live trees in the park. All skill levels welcome. No pre-registration required for this free program.
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Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center
 Sunday, March 5th Purse Bingo Doors Open @ Noon, Bingo @ 1pm 
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Sinnemahoning Tavern 
Closed Sunday, March 5th 
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Sinnemahoning State Park - Updated event list! 
 For a complete list of programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, visit the DCNR Calendar of Events at 
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SAVE THE DATES


Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap 
First Saturday of each month, from 12-2pm 
Questions or for more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011. 
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Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center
Cornhole every Monday night @ 6 pm.  All skill levels welcome. Details call (814) 486-0229 
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Cameron County School District
 11/30/22 to 03/31/23 - Community Walking Program 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
Winter Sport Schedule can be found here
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Bingo @ the CC Vets Club 
 Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month Doors open @ 5 pm 
Calling starts @ 6:30 427 E. 3rd Str. Emporium 
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Cameron County Food Pantry
2023 Distribution Dates 
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Rich Valley Wines
 Planning for the 2023 2nd Saturday Summer Concert Series has begun! 
 Mark the dates down now and plan to join us
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Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center
 Upcoming schedule 
Purse Bingo Mar 5
 St Patty's Day party Mar 17 
St Pattys Day after party with Old Skool Mar 18
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Driftwood Saloon 2023 Entertainment Schedule 
April 1st at 8pm - 11pm Dos Hombres 
 May 6th at 4pm - 8pm Melissa Sauers
 June 10th at 7pm - 11pm Billy Mac 
 July 15th at 8pm - 11pm Dos Hombres 
 Sept 3rd at 4pm - 8pm Melissa Sauers 
 Oct 28th at 7pm - 11pm Old Skool
 Nov 18th at 7pm - 11pm Old Skool 
 Dec 2nd at 8pm - 11pm Dos Hombres 
 Dec 31st at 8pm - midnight Melissa Sauers 
375 Driftwood Ave. Driftwood, PA 
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Smoker’s Insane Terrain Off-road Park 
 List of events for 2023
 May 20th.
 June 17th Mud race and bog small trucks 
 July 2nd Concert 
 Aug 5th Smash and Dash car race
 Sept 16th
 Super soaking summer bash, Mega trucks event 
 More details coming soon. 
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Beginner Gardner Program 
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
Thursday, March 9 @ 5 pm 
Register by calling the library @ 814-486-8011
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Father Daughter Dance 
Saturday, March 11, 6-8 pm 
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Tubby’s Tavern
 Saturday, March 11th, 9:30 pm-1:30am 
 Dressed to 'Kilt' 🍀Shows in March
 No Cover at Tubby’s Tavern in Emporium , courtesy of Tubbys on Mar 11th!
 Wear your green and wear your kilts! 
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Household Sale @ Jackie Marshalls 
Everything must go 
Friday & Saturday, March 17 & 18
317 E. Allegany Ave. 
Message via FB Karen Vogt Jiang for details
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Save the Date
 March 18 Parade of Stars 
Looking for performers, contact Pat Kempher 
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Emporium Moose 
Saturday, March 18 
Live Music by Sam's Crossfire 8-11 pm 
Open to the public 
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Rich Valley Wines 
Saturday, March 18 
Music by Adrianna & Iggy by Public Water Supply 
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Tubby's Tavern
Saturday, March 18 
tvBlond @ 9 pm.
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Emporium Country Club Restaurant 
The restaurant will be opening for the season March 24 at 4pm.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone. 
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2nd Annual Northern Tier Camp Cadet Cornhole Tournament 
Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 AM 
The 2nd Annual Northern Tier Camp Cadet Cornhole Tournament is currently being planned and additional details will be published on this page as plans are finalized. 
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Emporium CMA Church 
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for the family of Brian Heitzenrater
Saturday, March 25. 4:30-6:30 pm 
At Emporium Alliance Church on Sizerville Road
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Learn First Aid & CPR 
Sunday March 26 . 9 am, - 12 pm 
Call Monica @ 814-562-0261 to register
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The Passion of Christ Movie 
First Baptist Church
Saturday, April 1. 3-5 pm 
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Saturday, April 1
Breakfast & more at the Driftwood Senior Center 
https://www.facebook.com/driftwood.srcenter
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club Adult Easter Egg Hunt
 Saturday, April 1 at 2 pm $5 entry fee Must be 21 years old May preregister at the bar. 
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Sinnemahone Paddle Race 
April 8th is the Sinnemahone Paddle Race. Kayakers and canoers will take on the chilly waters in downriver paddle race. This is first leg on the 2023 Sinnemahone Triple Crown with a Gravel Race and an Ultra Trail run later in 2023.
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Cameron County Longbeards Banquet 
Saturday, April 8 @ the CC Vets Club 
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 Grove Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt 
 Join us at the Sinnemahoning Recreation Park on April 9,2023 for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Registration starts at 9:30 hunt starts at 10:00.  AGES 0-12years 
 There will be plenty of eggs to find. Meet the Easter bunny and have your photo taken with him. Baskets of goodies for each child There will be a drawing for a stuffed rabbit. If possible, please give Brandie an idea how many children and their ages may be attending. Either by leaving a message on her cell 814-512-8303 or on Facebook. 

Red Cross Blood Drive 
 Vets Club Thursday, April 13. 11:30 am-5:30 pm 
 427 East 3rd Street Emporium, PA 15834 
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Tubby's Tavern 
Saturday, April 15 Live Music by Hell Bent
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You Matter Fun Run 
Saturday, April 22
5k/2mile walk for Renee Earle's Senior Project 
Help raise mental health awareness.
1 W. 4th Street, Emporium, PA. 15834
To sign up / view details click on the link below
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Cameron County Historical Society 
CC Story Hour 
"We know things we have been dying to tell you"
Saturday, April 22. Begins at 2 pm at the VFW 
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3rd annual Cameron County Mud Run Event by Smoker’s Insane Terrain Off-road Park
 Saturday, May 20, 23 at 12pm. 89 Sizer Run Rd. Emporium PA 15834 
Head-to-head timed race around the course and mud bog. Suvs, trucks, Jeeps are all welcomed, after races track will be open to have fun. Mega trucks are welcome to come play also. Cost for admission is $10 spectators kids 10 and under are free and $15 for drivers. 
 Food & beverages available for purchase. 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 2023 Golf Outing
 Saturday, May 20 8am - 3 pm The 2023 SSA Golf Outing, four-man team scramble, is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Emporium Country Club, with an 8 a.m. sign-up and 9 a.m. Tee-Time. Full details at this link https://www.facebook.com/events/721604016208717
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9th Annual DDPA Hunt on May 20th & 21st 2023
 Location is Emporium, PA at the Cameron County Fairgrounds Via Facebook, reach out to Kent or Wendy Reid Davis for signups & details 
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Gibson Township Clean Up Dates
 May 20-21st and August 26-27
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Kids Fishing Derby 
@ May Hollow Sportsmen's Club
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club Snake Hunt 
Saturday June 10 & Sunday June 11
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Cameron County Longbeards Cornhole Tournament 
Saturday, June 17 @ the Emporium Firehall 

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Endless Mountains Adventure Race 
June 26 @ 9 am - July 1 @ 9 am 
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Weekend in the Wilds 
June 30 - July 1
Downtown Emporium
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2nd Annual Cruise in @ the Willows Bar & Restaurant
Saturday, July 15. Noon till 6 pm  

2023 100 Mile yard Sale 
  100 Mile Yard Sale through Elk and Cameron Counties in July 21st & 22nd. 
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Super Saturday 
August 25-27
Downtown Emporium 

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Shout out to my friend Becca Peters
 Dog Boarding Weekly and weekends available
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Cameron County Farmer's Market Intoduces D's Queen Bees!



 Cameron County Farmer's Market 

The next vendors to sign on for this year’s market season are returning favorites from last year, Dylan & Ashley Major with D's Queen Bees! 

Dylan & Ashley are the proud owners of a very busy apiary in Port Allegany that they have been running for the past 8 years. They went into this last winter with about 166 hives, each housing an average of 60,000 bees. If you do the math that’s close to 10 million bees producing delicious honey, wow! There is a lot of work and many skills involved in running an apiary of this size so they divide and conquer, with Dylan taking care of the bees and bottling the honey while Ashley makes a variety of beeswax products.

 For those of you that enjoyed shopping at their stall last summer, you will be excited to know that they will be offering not only the same selection of spiced honeys, lip balms, soaps and wax melts that they had last year but they will also have a new range of products. Their Cinnamon Flavored Creamed Honey sounds especially tasty, as does the Lemon and Cinnamon Honey Candy. If you like a bit of spice in your honey try the Reaper Honey or the Hot Garlic Honey (my favorite!). They will also be offering a new Beeswax & Honey Salve as well as a Wood Polish. 

If you’re looking for something delicious to eat or something all natural to add to your beauty routine they have you covered!

 And if you just can’t wait until our market season starts up again in May then head over to Port Allegany and you can find their products for sale in the local Shop ’n Save as well as the Port Allegany Pharmacy. If you’re near Smethport you can pop into Costas Supermarket and in Portville, NY you will find them in For Crafts Sake.

 We are thrilled to welcome Dylan and Ashley back to the market again this year! If you are also interested in joining our wonderful team of vendors then click on the link below to access our application form. 

We are looking for growers, bakers, artisans and producers of any home-grown or home-made products! 
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Larry Lee von Arx

Larry Lee von Arx, age 75, of Sears Hollow, Austin, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on the morning of Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born in Ridgway on May 11, 1947, a son of the late Glen “Jack” and Ida (Bevins) von Arx. On May 19, 1973, he married Mary E. Belsole, who survives.

Larry followed many varying career paths throughout his life. He was a certified respiratory therapy technician, earned an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, was a certified private investigator, attended the Lincoln Chiropractic College, and worked at Pennsylvania Pressed Metals, where he served as a final inspector for many years. He was active in the Saint Mark Folk Group and participated in the Parade of Stars.

Larry had a love for music and passion for playing the guitar dating back to his high school days. His first band was named the Rogue's. They played at the American folk festival near Philadelphia and many famous coffee shops there in the 1960s. His last band "Sailcat" produced two albums (Looney 2-NS and Arm and Axe - Blister Power) all recorded and mixed at Blue Shed Studios. He played the guitar and taught music his entire life.

In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his children: Dawn, David, Christian, Larry, Chantelle, Susan, Laura, and Steven; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, John von Arx.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Ida (Bevins) von Arx.

There will be no visitation. Services will be held privately for the family. Burial will be in Portage Cemetery in Gardeau.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Cameron County School District Band Boosters, 427 Woodland Avenue, Emporium, PA 15834.

Online condolences can be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net.
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Fox 8 Announces Launch of News Magazine Show

 

FOX 8 ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEWS MAGAZINE SHOW

 JOHNSTOWN – FOX 8 is excited to announce the launching of Fox 8 News Now, a half-hour news and lifestyle show that will feature local stories that matter to viewers and highlight events and positive happenings in West-Central Pennsylvania.

 “Fox 8 News Now will complete our 10:35 PM programming on FOX 8, following FOX 8 News at Ten Monday through Thursday,” said station manager, Jim Pastore. “It will complement our local sports show, The Zone with Referee Rich, that airs Friday nights at 10:35 PM.” 

 Fox 8 News Now will also air on FOX 8 at noon Monday through Thursday, with The Zone airing on Fridays in the time slot, offering a refreshing alternative to hard news at noon.

 Pastore said each episode of Fox 8 News Now will provide viewers with an inside look of local happenings, businesses, and people around the Alleghenies with popular, local personality KC O’Day serving as the host. 

 “We are extremely excited to have KC O’Day back as the host of Fox 8 News Now,” Pastore enthused. “She’s one of the most recognizable personalities in Central Pennsylvania.” 

 Fox 8 News Now will be produced and edited by Tom Concannon. The show will debut with four episodes featuring the station’s Uncork the Alleghenies event, now in its 12th year, in early March before becoming a regular in the FOX 8 programming on March 27.

 “I'm so excited to help showcase our local talent, civic organizations and businesses,” said O’Day. “We live in a gem of a community, with so much diversity and creativity! I'm proud to say this is my home, I grew up here. And the opportunity to share people's stories and experiences on FOX 8 News Now is a dream come true!” 

 Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation’s WWCP FOX 8 is the FOX affiliate serving the Johnstown/Altoona/State College, Pennsylvania area. 
Segments from the show will be available on the station’s website at fox8tv.com.
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Mary “Mert” Dillon

Mary “Mert” Dillon, 66, of Emporium, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Elk Hospital on Monday, February 28, 2023 following a brief illness.

Mert was born October 21, 1956, in Saint Marys to the late Jack and Anna “Nunny” (Gennocro) Guisto. She graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1974, and married Dennis Dillon on May 5, 1990. They made their home on Spring Street in the Emporium Borough.

For years, she managed the Crescent Hotel, the family business, and later the Cameron County Vets Club until her retirement in 2011.

Mert was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was well-loved by her large family and numerous friends. She will be greatly missed by many people in the community. She enjoyed playing cards with her sisters and taking trips to the casino. Most recently, she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Anna.

Mert is survived by her husband, Dennis, her daughters, Justine (Kristine Hughes) Dillon, of Jamestown, New York, and Denise Dillon, and granddaughter, Annalise Dillon of Bradford, PA; sisters Connie (Dick) Jones, of Sanborn, New York, Bev (Joe) Jones, of Emporium, Sandy (Tom) Kossman, of Emporium, Deb (John) Cummings, of Emporium, Mitzi (Scott) Austin, of Emporium, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Anna and Jack Guisto, and two brothers, Jack Guisto and Larry Harlan.

Services will be held March 4, 2023, at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium from 2-4 pm followed by a luncheon at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department from 4-6 pm. Mert’s ashes will be spread at her family homestead in Rich Valley at the convenience of the family.

Memorials can be made to the Cameron County SPCA at 678 South Mountain Road, Emporium, PA.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Rick's Services Will Close March 15th-17th

 

Rick's Services
 We will be closed March 15th-17th. for installation of some new equipment!
11545 Rt. 120, Emporium, PA 

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Boys 1A Semifinals Tonight!

photo by JB Graphics

Boys 1A Semifinals tonight!!
 (1) Elk County Catholic (24-2) takes on (5) Cameron County (17-6) in the 1A Semifinals with a chance to advance to the title game🏀 
 Winner will play the DCC/Union winner on Saturday for the 1A crown.
Game is at the St. Mary's High School 

Live coverage of the game - click on the link below 
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New Hours @ JB Salon

 


JB Salon 
 💓 N E W H O U R S 💓
 37 E 4th St, Emporium, PA.
 (814) 486-9977
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Rebel Strength Co. Starting Point Class Beginning in April

Rebel Strength Co.
SIGN UP NOW!
 Our Starting Point class will be a 4-week April series specifically designed for beginners looking to gain strength and fitness confidence. 

We will focus on the introduction of basic strength exercises, practicing quality movement patterns, as well as the foundational structure of every Rebel class. 
 The goal is for you to complete the series with the knowledge to take home and use in your own fitness program or to gain the confidence to join other beginners in our regular Wednesday or Thursday night classes. 
*Classes will be Tuesday nights in April at 6PM. (April 4, 11, 18, 25) *

Sign up on our Facebook page for your guaranteed spot in all 4 classes.
 (Attendance is limited to 10 participants.) 
Series costs $40 per person. 

 A small town fitness company specializing in group classes for all fitness levels. Emporium, PA
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Introducing Gerberz Gold

Introducing Gerberz Gold

 Recently opened, we have skilled machines, pool, and several other games for your enjoyment.
 Free refreshments.
Located at 6 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA. 15834
 Hours open are 9am - 4am
Everyone is welcome to come and play our 'pay' to play games.
Must be 18 to play the skill games. 
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LENTEN LUNCH Today @ St Mark Catholic Church

 

St Mark Catholic Church 
 LENTEN LUNCH 
Today, Wed. March 1st @ 12:05 PM 

Only $4.00 for delicious homemade soups and sandwiches. 

Event open to public! 

Come down to O'Connell Hall (basement of St. Mark Church) to enjoy a great meal and wonderful fellowship. 
Guest Speaker: Fr. Paul Siebert
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Grove Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Grove Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt

 Join us at the Sinnemahoning Recreation Park on April 9,2023. April 9, 23 for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt

 Registration starts at 9:30 hunt starts at 10:00 
AGES 0-12years 
 There will be plenty of eggs to find. Meet the Easter bunny and have your photo taken with him.
Baskets of goodies for each child There will be a drawing for a stuffed rabbit. 
If possible, please give Brandie an idea how many children and their ages may be attending. 
 Either by leaving a message on her cell 814-512-8303 or on Facebook.

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Winner of our Blind Date with a Book

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
We are pleased to congratulate Cathy Wolfanger who is the winner of our Blind Date with a Book prize basket. Congratulations Cathy, we hope you enjoy your goodies! And we hope everyone who participated in the program enjoyed their blind date.
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Food Market March Madness

 
Store owner Scott McCann and Taylon Tucker

Food Market March Madness
For the second year in a row, Scott McCann the owner of Emporium Food Market giving away a $250 shopping spree to the person who can pick the winners from the 68 teams selected for the Men’s College Basketball March Madness competition. 

 Teams will be selected on Sunday March 12. 

 Brackets must be turned into Emporium Food Market by March 16 before the first-round games begin.

 Last year Cameron County school student Taylon Tucker beat out more than 12 adults in selecting Kansas as the winner. 
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Opening Day of Trout @ the Driftwood Senior Center

click on photo to enlarge view 

https://www.facebook.com/driftwood.srcenter

 

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Sinnemahoning Church Easter Eggs Available for Order

It is once again time for the Sinnemahoning United Women in Faith and other members of the church and community to make the traditional personalized Easter Eggs. 

Eggs are available in Peanut Butter, Vanilla and Coconut Cream. 
 They remain $ 3.00 each and names can be put on them to make them special. 

The egg making starts on Monday, March 6th.
 If you would like to lend a hand, come on down to the church. 

 If you would like to place an order, please call either Diana Ball at 546.2021, Linda Burrows at 546.2312 or the church at 546.2623.

 The Chocolate Easter Eggs will be available for sale at The Driftwood Sr. Center and at the Bake Sale in front of the Masonic hall the day before Easter if they are still available. 
 Once again, we "Thank You" for your support.
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