The family of Marlene Rupp would like to thank all Marlene's friends who helped her or offered prayers and cards during her illness. We would also like to thank everyone for the words of comfort and sympathy when we needed it the most. Friends like you have really helped us through this difficult ...
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     Mr. and Mrs. Ron Horning announce the engagement of their daughter, Gabrielle Corinn Horning, to Kevin James Vasalinda, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vasalinda of Williamsport. Gabrielle and Kevin are both 2004 graduates of Slippery Rock University and currently reside in North Carolina. A summer 2008 w...
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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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'Leadership Potter County' training offered
      Applications are being accepted for "Leadership Potter County 2007." This leadership development program kicks off on April 21 and meets one Friday per month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It's open to anyone living or working in Potter County.
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Plan April wedding
      Juston Davis and Aletha Kondrla have announced their plans to wed on April 14. Aletha is the daughter of Cindy Kondrla of Emporium. She's a graduate of the Culinary Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an associates degree in pastry arts.
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Basketball on asses coming
      Tickets are 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. The game, which starts at 7:00 p.m., pits the seniors against the juniors.
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     Students at Woodland Elementary School recently had their names drawn from the "Good Bin" for the month of March. These students are: (front, left to right) Scott Cokely, Katrina Conner, Nicky Belkowski, Jade McKeirnan, Nekcole Herbstritt and Marissa Umble, (middle) Sydnee Shupe, Alexis Foust, Amily...
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Easter egg hunt April 7
      Emporium VFW, Moose and K of C will team up to sponsor the annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 2:00 p.m. at the Cameron County Little League Field. Please call one of the sponsoring organizations to sign up. In the event of rain, candy will be distributed from the pavilions at t...
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Lenton luncheon series continues
      St. Mark Church in Emporium will conclude its Lenten Luncheon series on Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. in O'Connell Hall. Speaker will be the Rev. Gary Atkinson. Donation is $3.00.
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Workshop on parenting planned
      Young children can try their parents' patience. A workshop to help parents cope will be held on April 30 in St. Marys. "Setting Limits for Children" is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Education Council office, 4 Erie Ave. To register or learn more, contact Val Kelly at 772-8...
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Church hosting Friendship Sunday
      First Baptist Church of Emporium will host its annual Friendship Sunday services and luncheon on Sunday. Sunday School begins at 9:15 and the worship service begins at 10:45. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served following the worship service. This year's theme is "Tsunami: A Wave of Caring." E...
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High tunnel workshop offered
      A workshop on "high tunnels" is being held on Tuesday, March 27, in Ulysses. A high tunnel is a metalframed, dome-shaped structure covered with clear plastic. It is a simple growing system used to enhance crop growth, yield and quality. High tunnels are can help producers extend the growing season...
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Class of '62 plans reunion
      Cameron County High School Class of 1962 is planning for a 45-year reunion later this year. A planning session for the reunion will be held on Thursday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m. at Pizza Palace Plus in Emporium. Suggestions are welcome. For more information, call Inez Jordan, 486-0600.
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     Guitarist Pat Barry is a member of Navar, a band that will headline the April 14 Teen Tinnitus event at the Coudersport Consistory. It's a project of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, supported by the county, area schools and Judge John Leete.
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'Easter Festival' only a week away!
      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 on Monday, customers will sign up by plac...
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Trail Club sets anniversary hikes
      Susquehannock Trail Club celebrates its 40th year with a series of weekend hikes on the 85-mile Susquehannock Trail System. Dubbed "Seven Sallies on the STS," the series takes hikers around Potter County's most famous trail in three weekends and an additional day.
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Bingo fundraiser set Tuesday
      A bingo fund-raiser will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at Potato City Country Inn to support the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the games starting at 6:30. There will be 15 games and 15 different vendor prizes. There will also be a 50/50, an Easter basket ...
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A 'sweet' weekend arrives in Potter County
      A dozen area maple syrup producers are opening their doors to the public Saturday and Sunday during the third annual "Maple Weekend." Among the more visible good will ambassadors for the local maple producers is Bryan Ianson, a retired postmaster whose Brydonson Farm, on Ayers Hill Road between Co...
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Sweet facts about Mother Nature's nectar
      Here are some sweet facts about maple syrup: + Maple sap is 98 percent water and two percent sugar. Typical maple syrup is about two-thirds sugar and one-third water. + Weather conditions affect sap output, but under normal conditions the average tap can yield upwards of 10 gallons of sap in a se...
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