Chip carving workshop
      Experienced carver Mahlon Davenport will present a fourclass chip carving workshop in Port Allegany. Chip carving is conducted on a flat or curved wood surface. Finished pieces can stand alone as a plaque or plate, or embellish a box, clock, mantle, frame, door or any woodwork.
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     Children from Northern Tier Community Action Corp. took advantage of Tuesday's spring-like conditions to walk through Emporium and enjoy the warm weather. They stopped along Fourth Street on their way to Guy and Mary Felt Manor to pose for this picture. Shown, front to back, are: Paige Maluchnik, Ra...
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Irish dinner & music in Austin
      Austin United Methodist Church will hold an Irish Dinner, complete with live music, on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17. Serving is from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30, followed by a performance by Confluence starting at 7:00. Cost of the dinner is by donation. Performers are Nadine Dyskant-Miller, and her mot...
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'Coffeehouse' music event set Sunday
      Cameron County Arts will sponsor "An Evening with Father Paul and Friends" at 6:30 Sunday, March 18. It's a coffeehouse-style music presentation with Father Paul Siebert and others, to be held at St. Marks O'Connell Hall. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be available.
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New on the shelves at the library
      Several new books have been added to the shelves of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. Among them: The Easy Way To Stop Smoking, by Allen Carr. Bird Flu: A virus of our own hatching, by Michael Greger MD, sharing how we can protect ourselves from the Avian flu.
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Art auction March 31
      An Art Auction to benefit the Alzheimer's Association will be held Saturday, March 31, at the Coudersport Consistory. The preview with wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres begins at 6:00 p.m. with the auction at 7:00 p.m. The auction features art in all media and price ranges. Tickets are $10, availabl...
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Group plans trip to former brick works
      A local group devoted to history and family research will be exploring the remains of a brick factory in Cameron County on Saturday, March 31. Cameron County Genealogy Club members will hike into the former location of Calder Brick Works. Group leader Wendy Davis invites others to join the adventu...
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On dean's list
      Cameron County High School graduate Nathan J. Wigfield has been named to the dean's list at Waynesburg College for the fall 2006 term. He is pursuing a business administration degree in finance.
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THANK YOU
      The family of Marlene (Ostrum) Rupp would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, food, memorials, phone calls, and any other acts of kindness during our bereavement over the loss of our sister.
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     Beth Malizia shared details of the St. Marks Day Care Center with members of Emporium Rotary. She said was approached by Lynne Grimm and Mimi Smith about starting a day care center. She then put out a survey through the school to see if there was a need. Since that time, committees have been formed,...
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Computer classes planned
      The Potter County Education Council is offering computer education classes in Coudersport on the basics in Microsoft Outlook. They take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the PCEC Coudersport office, 227 N. Main Street, as follows: March 19, Outlook 1; March 22, Outlook 2. Cost is $38 per three ...
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     State College Rotarians Mary Johnston and Deb Rowley stand before the Emporium Rotary Club banner after speaking at this week's meeting. They were promoting the May 10-13 district conference, "Building Bridges," to be held in Pittsburgh. In other news, Rotarians viewed a newspaper article supplied b...
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Church marking 150 years
      A celebration of 150 years of ministry and mission is being celebrated by Emporium's First United Methodist Church. Members of the community are welcome to join in the event on Sunday, March 18. It begins with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and ends with a musical program for the community starting at ...
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Donkey basketball game set
      Tickets are now on sale for the April 3 donkey basketball game at the Cameron County High School gym. Proceeds will benefit the school's Yearbook Fund. Tickets for all ages are $5.00 in advance or $6.00 at the door. They can be purchase at Lundberg's Pharmacy or at the high school and elementary s...
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     Jim Baker and his dog Buster stand next to the monstrous ice formation behind Baker's house on Gardeau Road. Baker sprays water from a spring every winter to make the sculpture, which always makes passersby hesitate.
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     Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department members Dave Reese (left) and Travis Osborne flip a rack of chicken halves during Saturday's barbecue outside the firehall. CVFD will be holding similar events in the coming weeks to raise money for training, equipment acquisition and other needs. Lugene Heimel ...
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pact since that time. Area Board of Education has Easter festival draws closer
      Coudersport's first-ever Easter Festival is nearing. Activities for the Saturday, March 31, event will be centered at the courthouse square. Area businesses are asked to donate items to be given away in the "World's Biggest Easter Basket" drawing. Starting March 26, customers will sign up by placi...
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'Leadership Potter County' to be offered
      people, staff, members of Applications are being non-profit organizations or accepted for "Leadership anyone who wants to make Potter County 2007.
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      One-half century has passed since the Coudersport Consistory Players and assorted volunteers first took to the stage to perform The Story of the Crucifixion. This year 's golden anniversary performances are set for 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the consistory auditorium. Ticket...
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Playing it with Passion!
      Bill Thompson remembers when he first stepped onto the stage to play the part of Jesus Christ in the The Story of the Crucifixion. "It was supposed to be a three-year run," recalled Thompson with a smile. "Well, that was 50 years ago!" April 15-16, 1957, to be exact, and the Passion Play remains ...
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     This was the scene during the first . performance of the Coudersport Consistory Players' "The Story of the Crucifixion." Bill Thompson, as Jesus Christ, washes the feet of one of his disciples. Photo by Randall F. Raup
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