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A well-known Coudersport area man was the victim of an accidental drowning on a fishing trip in Canada. Ontario Provincial Police confirmed over the weekend that the victim was 76-yearold Harland Bergstrom of Hebron Township, north of Coudersport. More ... Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pa. recently held a blood donation drive at Austin Area School. Among the donors who led by example was School Superintendent Matt Hutcheson. Dan Desrochers, the director of marketing and community relations for Community Blood Bank of Northwestern Pa., looks on. Twenty-four units were collected from 28 donors (10 students) in what was an extremely successful blood drive. Marylee Lux Photo More ... Work is expected to resume later this month on the Driftwood Bridge in southern Cameron County. State officials halted the project several months ago when workers unearthed contaminated soil that emitted strong odors. Two men who were exposed to the vapors were taken to a hospital as a precaution and released the same day. More ... An "all you care to eat" spaghetti and meatballs dinner will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, in Coudersport to help the Northern Tier Mission Team raise money for a working trip to Nicaragua. Serving will be from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and North Main streets. More ... Fatal car crash SMETHPORT -- Residents of the Tioga County community of Elkland are mourning the loss of a long-time community leader in a car crash occurring Sunday morning in Smethport. State police from Kane identifi ed the victim as 70-year-old Donald Carman, who was borough manager at Elkland and active in economic development and political circles for many years. More ... Coudersport Volunteer Firefighters Heidi Reese, Dean Predmore and Dave Reese talked to children in Coudersport CMA church's daycare about fire safety as part of fire prevention week last week. Here, Dave Reese shows the children the fire truck and the equipment on it. More ... With rate caps on the state's electricity services set to expire in the next two years, State Assemblyman Martin Causer is cosponsoring legislation that would provide price stability and predictability. Pennsylvania's electric industry was deregulated in the mid-1990s to bring competition to the electricity generation market. At that time, rates were capped at 1997 levels. More ... Last year, the Emporium chapter of Rotary International chose the Pa. Autism Support Group as beneficiary of a club project for children. Group president Mary Lee Uber said the local chapter could use a hammock swing at the playground. Club members obtained a district grant covering half the cost and purchased the swing. Shown with it are Nicholas Martuccio, Brian Uber, Hannah Uber, Isaac Uber, Sydnee Shupe and Mary Lee Uber. More ... Penn State Cooperative Extension is again partnering with the IRS to provide free federal and state income tax preparation to families earning $40,000 or less. Volunteers are needed to help increase the success of this project in Cameron, Potter, Elk and McKean counties. More ... 100 Area volunteer emergency responders could be eligible for a tax credit worth up to $100 on their 2008 state income tax return. More ... Dozens of area children got a chance to see fire trucks and equipment during the annual Emporium Volunteer Fire Department's open house Tuesday. FAR LEFT: Jakob Narby, 2, and his grandfather ring the bell on the front of the fire truck. ABOVE: Smokey Bear greets Barb Ryan, Billie Rae Berry and Laura Narby. LEFT: Hillary Skillman helps her daughter Laila Artman decorate a cookie. ABOVE: Also last week, Northern Tier Community Action Corporation Headstart took a field trip the Emporium Firehall during National Fire Prevention Week. Children were taught when to dial 911 as well as when to 'stop, drop and roll' in an event of a fire. In the photo, firefighter Chad Olay helps young Shawn Tucker try on fire fighter gear during. Misty Travis photo More ... With America's fiscal crisis deepening, many people are growing more concerned about their retirement savings. Among those are current and former employees of Potter County, who have paid into the county's pension fund and are counting on that money to see them through their retirement. More ... A special person was remembered in a special way last week with a lasting memorial at the Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport. Cemetery Association offi cers summoned members of the late Kathleen Sallade's family for the planting of a memorial tree to recall her life and community contributions, including her dedicated service to that association as secretary. More ... A forest fire in October 1938 claimed the lives of eight Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) members as they attempted to extinguish the extensive blaze. A few climbed onto a large sloping rock to escape flames. The landmark at the summit of Pepper Hill, known as "Survivor Rock," will be the site of memorial services planned for Saturday, Oct.18, as part of a 75th anniversary celebration of the CCC. Tour buses will leave the courthouse in Emporium from 10 to 10:30 am. Bus tours will later take place at Sinnemahoning State Park, the Little Museum at Sterling Run and the CCC camp at Hunts Run. A service and wreath placement will be held at Memorial Springs at 4 pm. Cameron County Historical Society is sponsoring next weekend's observance. On Sunday, there will be a memorial mass at 10:30 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Dinner will follow at 2 pm at the Emporium VFW, following a 1930s CCC menu. After the meal, a documentary will be shown. Curt Weinhold photos More ... Cameron County Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for this year's Christmas in the Wilds, set for Dec. 13-14. Sponsors are looking for groups and businesses interested in participating. The weekend will begin with Santa's Breakfast, hosted by the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. More ... Friends of the Judy Bolton book series are in Potter County this weekend. This year the group is focusing on the ninth book in the series, The Mysterious Half Cat, published in 1936. A tour visiting various Potter County sites that were used as the basis for the Judy Bolton stories will leave from the Westgate Inn at 9 am Saturday and return to Coudersport at about 4 pm. More ... Three area businesses have been approved for state-supported loans totaling more than $300,000. The three area projects were among more than 60 accepted for low-interest agricultural and tourism loans across the state through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. More ... Leases with two new tenants of the F. W. Gunzburger County Office Building were approved by the Potter County Commissioners on Thursday. A contract with the Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine covers 1,357 square feet of the building at $6,831 for a one-year period, retroactive to Aug. 20. More ... Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center has been awarded a $1,800 grant from the Pa. Council on the Arts to help cover the cost of workshops. Workshops in the planning stage include beading, stained glass, painting on ball ornaments and walking sticks as art. More information will be made available on the Chamber website, cameroncountychamber. org. More ... A state police fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of a blaze that swept through a mobile home in the small community of Oswayo Wednesday afternoon. A spokesman said the structure was owned by the Martin family. It was engulfed in flames by the time volunteers arrived and was described by officials as a total loss. Initially, there were some tense moments as volunteers were informed that a handicapped individual may have been trapped inside the burning home. The alarm was sounded at about 1 pm, just as Shinglehouse volunteers were gearing up for fire prevention programs at both the elementary and high schools in Shinglehouse. Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department was also summoned. More ... Emporium Mayor Bruno Carnovale announces that "Trick or Treat" night will be Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6-8. Those residents who are welcoming children should leave their porch lights on. Drivers are encouraged to be cautious. More ... For the past several years, the Holiday Home Tour has been a popular tradition of the Cameron County Antique Seekers. This year's tour is set for Sunday, Dec. 14. Attendees will view five Emporium area homes decorated for the holiday season and will also have the option of enjoying a buffet at the Aroma Cafe. More ... Cameron County Fair Association will hold its monthly board meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 pm at the fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend and volunteers are always welcome. More ... Emporium Borough has announced changes for this year's Fall Clean-up Days. Free curbside pickup of unwanted items will take place starting on Monday, Oct. 20, and continuing through Nov. 15. More ... First United Methodist Church will hold a fall festival on the church lawn Friday, Oct. 17, from 10 am until 5 pm and Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 am until 2 pm. Homemade crafts, fresh cider, baked goods will be featured along with a luncheon from 11 to 1 each day. More ... Cameron County High School Music Boosters will meet on Monday at 7 pm in the band room. Parents of musicians and band front members are encouraged to attend to discuss several agenda items. For additional information, contact Kim Pennington. More ... Twin uncertainties -- economics and politics - surround the industrial wind turbine controversy in Potter County as two separate developers plot their strategies while elected officials consider regulations. More ... Many of the people who played a role in development of a massive mural on the side of a prominent building in downtown Coudersport gathered on Saturday to dedicate that unique artwork. Sarah Curry and Judy Johnston Yaggie spearheaded the project, with help from artists and art students, donors, community volunteers and others. It depicts a storytelling scene in which an older man shares memories or tales of yesteryear with a diverse group of children. The mural is located on the Penn-York Building at North Main and Third streets, across from the Coudersport Post Office. More ... Sizerville's annual Autumn Fest was another big success with hundreds of people turning out to visit the dozens of demonstration stations. The event celebrates old time skills and methods of doing things. Here, Renee Narby assists her son Jake in making a pinecone bird feeder. Eight-year-old Ally Narby is at right working on one of her own. More ... A pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday, from 8 am to 1 pm, at the Maple Tree Restaurant in downtown Coudersport to raise money for this year's "Festival of Lights." Breakfast includes pancakes and sausage for a $5.00 donation. More ... Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will hold prepared childbirth classes from 7-9 pm on Wednesdays, Oct. 15 through Nov. 19, at the hospital's Wellness Center in Coudersport. For more information, call 274-5470. More ... Cole Memorial Hospital has a new website: charlescolehospital. com. It is a resource for patients and families as well as health care professionals. The site also includes news and events sections. More ... Last Saturday's parade through downtown Coudersport celebrated both the Falling Leaves Festival and the Coudersport Area High School homecoming. Retired educators and athletic coaches Earl Brown (left) and Paul Simcoe were chose as the parade's grand marshals. At upper right is Sydney Darrin, one of the five homecoming queen finalists. Lou Karija, a familiar face at any area festivals with his kettle corn concession, prepared another batch. The Zem-Zem Shriners were a popular parade entry with their miniature "roadrunner" car routines. Travis Moshier photos More ... |
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