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More activities than ever are on tap as the 57th annual Woodsmen's Show continues through the weekend at Cherry Springs State Park in central Potter County. Galeton Rotary Club operates the show each year, attracting thousands of people from several states. More ... High school students Mallory Rodich (left) of Cameron County and Bonnie Darrin of Coudersport were among those attending the Seneca Highlands IU9 Summer Academy at Pitt-Bradford. They joined Coudersport's Nina Birosh and Tyler Cole along with Steffanie Little of Austin in an art curriculum. Sheldon Carpenter of Coudersport and Jocelyn Dynda of Austin worked in television production. More ... Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce called out to the county for help in cleaning up downtown Coudersport. "It just looks terrible," said Stan Swank, Coudersport Jubilee Foods owner and president of the Chamber, of the condition of the sidewalks. More ... Austin Volunteer Fire Department Chief Darren Van- Why (right) and firefighters Joe Burgett man the controls as the departrment filled its new tanker truck in preparation for a test run earlier this week. The 2008 International, which cost over $200,000 was delivered Wednesday evening. Funds for the truck were realized through a large federal grant, and close to $20,000 in local matching funds. It took a team effort, including help from the former board of commissioners, to sedcure the grant. A complete story on the new truck will appear in a future editon of Endeavor News. More ... Next Songwriters Roundtable will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Ski Denton in Potter County. It starts with a songwriters' workshop from 3 pm to 4 pm, followed by the concert performances from 7 to 10. A catered dinner will be available starting at 6 pm. More ... 'Chain gangs' proposed SMETHPORT -- McKean County Sheriff Brad Mason is proposing supervised "chain gangs" consisting of county jail inmates to take care of maintenance projects. More ... Many new events are lined up for the second annual Weekend in the Wilds, set for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, in Emporium. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce has released a revised schedule of events. Local restaurants will compete in the Wild Wings Cook-off on Friday. Later, a movie will be shown outdoors at Memorial Hall. More ... Members of the public are encouraged to attend an open house Sunday afternoon at the newest Potter County Habitat for Humanity home. It's located on a hilltop lot at the corner of Hill and Fourth streets in Coudersport and will be open for tours from 2 to 4. Refreshments will be available and Habitat volunteers will be on hand to share information about the organization. More ... Plans are coming together for an emergency homeless shelter in Cameron County. Volunteers from Cameron and Elk counties will meet Tuesday at Aroma Cafe in Emporium to hammer out the specifics. A location is being sought for a shelter that could house about eight men for up to 30 days. More ... Family portraits will be taken for free on Thursday at the gazebo in Emporium. Sessions will run from 4 to 7 pm on Front Street. It's sponsored by the Cameron County Family Center, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and Family First Campaign. Rain date is set for August 14. More ... "Hawaiian Adventure" is the theme for the Bible school to be held Monday through Wednesday at the Abundant Life Tabernacle in Emporium. The event will run from 6 to 8 each night at the church on East Allegany Avenue. Activities include singing and sharing experiences. A special program set from 8 to 8:30 pm Wednesday is open to the public. More ... 1,200 While the U.S. is working to reduce its consumption of oil, China is consuming more every day. About 1,200 new cars roll onto the streets of Beijing every day. That city has addressed the growing congestion with a system of rationing road times based on odd or even license numbers. More ... A fifth year of competitive cheerleading is in the offing, as the Emporium Ultimate Cheer embarks on a new season. Kelly Doud and Marie Spangler are this year's coaches. Sign-ups run from 6 to 8 pm on Monday and Tuesday at the Woodland Elementary School playground. More ... South Mountain Holding Pen in Emporium continues to undergo improvements. Cameron County SPCA President George Sowers says the kennel soon will be equipped with a phone line, which is to be used for emergencies. Number is 486-0101. More ... An Emporium resident will see Senator Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination for President later this month. Zach Hause, who chairs the Cameron County Democratic Committee, will attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver Aug. 25-28. More ... Charles Cole Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of Patricia Thum, MSN, CRNP, to its staff. Thum, who brings over two decades of experience, is assisting pediatricians Dr. Mary Ann Rigas and Dr. Marlene Wust-Smith in Coudersport, as well as Dr. Amit Khanna at the Northern Potter Health Center. More ... Cameron County High School Music Boosters will meet at 7 pm on Monday, Aug. 11, in the band room. Parents are encouraged to attend. More ... New or transfer students at Cameron County Junior-Senior High School should register at the school on Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm Parents should bring the each student's' birth certificate and social security card. The parent and child will also set a time for course scheduling. More ... Plans are set for the fourth annual Harvey Gribble Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, set for Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Cameron County Fairgrounds, starting at 8:30. Participants can enter for a small fee. Prizes will be awarded to top three finishers in men's single, men's double, women's single, women's double, and mixed double. More ... Cookbooks containing more than 200 recipes are available at Guy and Mary Felt Manor in Emporium. They're $10. Proceeds will be used for recreation programs at the manor. Additional details are available by calling 486-3736. More ... Cameron County Historical Society's Wendy Davis paints the sign at the Little Museum in Sterling Run on Sunday. The museum is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm and is staffed by volunteers. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Among popular exhibits are cowboy/ movie star Tom Mix, world heavyweight boxing championship contender Jack Dorval and four-star military general Joseph T. McNarney. More ... Air Force Airman Kyle R. Eckert has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The son of Rodger and Lori Eckert of Emporium, he is a 2003 graduate of Cameron County High School and holds an associate degree from Wyoming Technical Institute of Blairsville. More ... More than 80 items will be showcased in the annual Chinese auction during this year's Cameron County Fair. Among items include a fishing pole, outdoor videos, as well as gift certificates from area businesses. Winners will be announced on Friday. Fair gets underway on Sunday and continues through Saturday. More ... Potter County Human Services will hold this year's Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the fairgrounds in Millport from 11 am to 2 pm. Games, exhibits and fun events will be available free of charge to families from throughout Potter County. There is no admission fee. For additional information, call 544-7315. More ... Thousands stolen State police from Denton Hill were summoned to a Roulette Township home this week to investigate a burglary and theft. Troopers said the owner, Cheryl Card, reported the theft of $22,800 in cash from her Railroad Avenue home. More ... Registration is being taken for Vacation Bible School at the Coudersport Alliance Church, set for Monday through Friday. This year's theme is "Rain Forest Adventures." Classes run from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Sign ups for children ages five through sixth-grade is available online at coudycma.org. More ... Coudersport Area High School freshman Steven Forney is among those learning about state police operations this week in Hershey. Camp Cadet is being held at the State Police Academy. A graduation ceremony is set for Saturday. Curriculum spans criminal investigations, police skills, and other law-enforcement topics. More ... Eight musical groups will face off during the third annual Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. Admission fee is $5. Proceeds benefit the Cameron County SPCA. Volunteers are also needed to supervise, set up and clean. Additional details are available from Teresa Gennocro at 486-0141. More ... Pet owners in Potter County can still obtain reduced-cost rabies shots for their animals. Penn State Cooperative Extension has been teaming with a local veterinarian, Dr. Ronnie Schenkein, to provide the shots on Saturdays (1 pm to 4 pm) in several locations across the county. More ... Registration for "Music and More" creative arts classes for pre-school children, is now open for the 2008-2009 school year. Classes will be held on Thursdays from September through May, 10 am to 11 am, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Emporium. More ... Kettle Creek Ambulance Association will hold its eighth annual Kettle Creek Music Festival over the Aug. 8-10 weekend at Quiet Oaks Campground in Cross Fork. Friday's performers are the Moore Brothers (Friday, 5-7 pm) and Burnin' Hills Band (Friday, 8-11). More ... About 35 students attended a construction themed Bible School this week at the First Baptist Church in Emporium. Here, seven-year-old Madison Melott (above, left) paints. while Jason Yoder (right), also seven, assembles a huge puzzle. An offering was taken to help with the construction of a Habitat For Humanity home in Blair County. Alex Davis photos More ... Carter Camp Lodge and Store is holding the second annual Country Market on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am until 5 pm each day. It's located at the intersection of Rts. 44 and 144 in the village of Carter Camp, between Germania and Cherry Springs State Park. More ... Tickets are on sale for the annual Emporium Rotary Picnic, to be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club along Rt. 155 near Emporium. The tradition starts at 1 pm and is open to those 21 years and older. Deadline to register is Aug. 11. More ... Two free "Senior Expos" are being planned - on Friday, Aug. 8, in Bradford and Oct. 10 at the Roulette Firehall. Another will be held later this year in Coudersport. They're sponsored by State Rep. Martin Causer. The event at the Pitt-Bradford Sports and Fitness Building gymnasium will be held from 9 am to 2 pm. Lunch will be provided. More ... Cameron County High School Class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion starting at 3 pm on Sept. 13 at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club, outside of Emporium. For more information, contact Bill Hopwood at 486-2782 or Carl Mitchell at 486-0849. More ... A grand opening celebration for the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center is scheduled from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, Aug. 14. It's open to Chamber members. That organization moved into the former Lundberg Pharmacy and Gift building along Fourth Street in Emporium last week. More ... Plans are being set for the third annual Jeep Poker Run in Sterling Run on Saturday, Sept. 6, as a benefit for the Sinnemahoning Volunteer Fire Department. Cost is $10 per vehicle; additional riders may participate for $5.00. More ... Coudersport's annual Town-wide sales are being planned for Saturday, Aug. 30, as part of Labor Day weekend. Residents and others are encouraged to participate. Vendor space for out-of-towners is available at courthouse square. More ... More than 200 friends and family saluted one of Cameron County's revered public servants last weekend. The Rev. Dwight Simpson, who retired after 25 years, and his wife, Anna Marie, were escorted to a reception at the Emporium Firehall by a fleet of emergency vehicles and motorcycles. More ... Cameron County High School Class of 1983 is planning for its 25th class reunion. Organizers are seeking contact information for these class members: Karen Ambruch, Rosemary Daugherty, Ray Flaugh, Teri Galford, Linda Gee, Mike Hilgefort, Robert Husted, Troy Johnson, Amy Kerner, John McDowell, Deb Olay, Edmund Pearsall, Charlene Russell, Jeff Shaner, Scott Stone, Kim Sweet, More ... A meeting to organize community support for military veterans is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, in Coudersport. A project of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the meeting will be held at the Potter County Education Council office at Main and Third streets starting at 7 pm. The public is welcome and refreshments will be available. More ... Another summer season of Saturdays on the Square at the courthouse square in Coudersport will conclude on Aug. 16. Vendors will set up around the square, offering snacks, crafts, farm-fresh foods and other products. More ... A Coudersport business is once again offering a Summer Art Camp. Olga's Art Studio has set this year's camp for Aug. 11- 15. Budding artists ages six through 16 will participate in a wide range of activities focusing on the visual arts. More ... Members of the Cameron County Board of Education are considering their options for repair or replacement of the high school roof. Any remedy will be costly, directors acknowledge. More ... Artist Judy Yaggie brings to life one of the children who will be listening to stories of Coudersport's past on the giant Community Mural. Workers are painting the Third Street side of the Penn-York Building, the home of the Potter County Education Council. The lower portion of the mural will be comprised of tiles, reflecting Coudersport, while the upper half will showcase history. More ... The sound of arrows driving into foam could be heard all weekend long at Ski Denton during the 19th annual Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous. What makes this archery festival different from the others is that it has built its success through lack of competition, explained Mike Knefley, who started the event. More ... |
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