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Community Life June 21, 2008  RSS feed

Golden Anniversary
      One of Emporium's most well-known couples, John and Linda Reid, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last weekend. Family and friends held a surprise 50th anniversary party at the Emporium Firehall Saturday. John and Linda Reid tied the knot on June 14, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Emporium.
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58 pints donated
      Blood donors from in and around Cameron County came through for the American Red Cross last week during a bloodmobile stop in Emporium. Some 58 pints of blood were collected, exceeding the blood drive's quota.
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Fair announces poster winners
      Cameron County Fair Association announces winners for its annual poster contest. Fifth- and sixth-grade students at Woodland Elementary School participated during the school year. Ruth Ann Phillips won first place. Her drawing will appear on the cover of the fair premium book. Runners-up were Elise Grovanz and Cassidy Smith.
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Shirey honored, retires from Hospice
      Members of the Potter County Hospital Authority paid tribute to Burton R. Shirey of Coudersport upon his retirement from the organization. Shirey volunteered his time as an authority member for approximately eight years. He was also active for many years as a member of the hospital's board of directors.
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Harford on dean's list at Bucknell
      Brian Harford of Emporium has been named to the dean's list at Bucknell University. A 2005 graduate of Cameron County High School, he is the son of Catherine Harford of Emporium and Arthur Harford of Winchester, Va.
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Gaberseck graduates from Alvernia
      Holly Ann Gaberseck of Coudersport was recently awarded a bachelors degree in forensic science during commencement exercises at Alvernia College. She is the daughter of Max and Cindy Gaberseck.
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Swimming lessons set
      Coudersport Community Pool has announced its swimming lesson schedule for the week of June 23-27 as follows: Preschool (11 am to noon): Andrew Redmond and Kohen Pratt. Level 1 (10 am to 11 am): Brandon Stimaker, Trent Jones, Clay Brock, Bella Butler, Vanessa VanWhy, Nash Delp and Breanna Sallade.
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Photo
     Emporium Rotarian Dr. Joe Blackburn (right) examines James "Nick" Guisto during the annual Community Health Screening held Saturday at the firehall. Rotary teamed with Elk Regional Health Center of St. Marys to give area residents an opportunity to be checked for a wide variety of potential health problems.
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Grom earns doctorate
      Michael Grom of Erie received a doctor of pharmacy degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy on June 1 at the Louis J. Tullio Arena in Erie. The son of Michael and Mary Lou Grom of Emporium, Dr. Grom is a 2002 graduate of Cameron County High School. He has accepted a position with CVS Pharmacy in Erie.
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Birth Announcements
      Baby girl Earle A daughter was born to Crystal and Dustin Earle of Emporium on Monday, June 16, 2008. Preston L. Brown A son was born June 3, 2008, to Chris and Tara Harris Brown of Van Buren, Ar. The little boy was named Preston Lee Brown. Paternal grandparents are Irvan and Helen Brown of Coudersport.
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