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      41 The price of a first-class postage stamp increases to 41 cents, effective May 14. Postal patrons can lock in the 41-cent rate by purchasing "forever stamps," which cost 41 cents and will be usable for first-class postage even after future rate increases.
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     Children at the Northern Tier Community Action Corp. Head Start program recently completed the "On Applebee Pond" social skills curriculum. The program effectively used a puppet show and other activities aimed at educating young children about self-esteem, social skills, and drugs and alcohol issues...
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Computer classes offered
      Potter County Education Council is offering evening classes on Internet usage, basic computer operation, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Publisher. The remainder of the schedule is as follows: Monday, April 16, Excel 1; Thursday, April 19, Excel 2; Monday, April 23, Publisher 1; and Thursday, ...
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Class of '82 plans reunion
      Cameron County High School Class of 1982 will hold an organizational meeting to make plans for the 25th class reunion at 7:30 Monday night, April 16, at the Pizza Palace in Emporium. Class spokesman Joe Holjencin said class members are encouraged to attend the meeting and provide mailing addresses...
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Regional news briefs
      Theft charges dismissed SMETHPORT - Theft charges against two McKean County women, stemming from the disappearance of thousands of dollars from First National Bank of Port Allegany, were dismissed after a lengthy preliminary hearing before District Judge Bill Todd.
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     Veteran real estate professional Stan Dynda (left) addressed Emporium Rotary Club members during a recent meeting. For more than 30 years, Dynda has watched local trends as a real estate agent and appraiser. According to Dynda, the real market is limited by the fact that Cameron County is 97% is for...
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Child care workshop set
      Parents and child care providers are invited to a workshop on Thursday, April 26, in Smethport, entitled, "How to Turn Good Play Into Great Play." Penn State Coop. Ext. is sponsoring the session at 7 p.m. in the McKean County Extension Office in Smethport.
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4-H Easter egg hunt
      About 30 children weren't deterred by the cold, wind and rain, as they turned out for the Stride for Stride 4-H Saddle Club Easter Egg Hunt at the Kersey Fairgrounds. After upwards of 400 eggs were collected, the children gathered at the 4-H building for the awarding of prizes.
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'Carnival Day' Saturday for Skate Park
      Supporters of the Emporium Skate Park are holding "Carnival Day" on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for their project. All of the activities will take place on Fourth Street. Highlight will be the piethrowing booth, featuring the candidates for Cameron County Commissioner as targets.
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Food distribution
      Cameron County Food Pantry will hold its next food distribution on Wednesday, April 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 135 West Fourth Street in Emporium.
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Austin's Treasure Chest store true 'labor of love'
      A steady stream of bargain hunters and well-wishers passed through the newest addition to downtown Austin all day Tuesday during an open house. Treasure Chest Mission Store, a project of the Austin United Methodist Church, is more than a store, according to Pastor John Baney.
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     Deb Baney (left) and Kelly Witmer look over some of the merchandise available at the Treasure Chest Mission Store in Austin during Tuesday's open house.
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Lyman Run dam nears completion
      One of the region's premier tourist attractions, the lake at Lyman Run State Park in Potter County, could be open by June. Last week, the state's top environmental official confirmed that the construction of a new dam is all but finished and the restoration of the lake will likely begin soon.
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CARP flooding: 'a basic fact of life'
      An island that has gradually formed in a shallow section of the Allegheny River, near Coudersport Area Recreation Park (CARP), "has to go." That's the word from Coudersport Borough officials, following another episode of extensive flooding at CARP.
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Frey seeks council seat
      Randy Frey has announced his candidacy for a seat on Emporium Borough Council, subject to the May 15 primary election. A lifelong resident of Cameron County, Frey has lived in the borough for the last 26 years. Randy is active in the community and is a 26- year employee of GE-Motor Coils.
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Parenting workshop
      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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      Pa. Sen. Joe Scarnati (second from left) looks on as Helen Nawrocki outlines the local group's hopes of building a facility along Rt. 6. Education Council Board President Doug Morley is at left.
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