Birth Announcements
      Grace Alexandra Knox A daughter, Grace Alexandra Knox, was born June 23, 2008, in Cross Memorial Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. to Gregg and Jessica DeLozier Knox of Cicero, N.Y. Maternal grandparents are former Emporium residents Jack and Sandy DeLozier. Paternal grandparents are Myrna and Frank K...
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     General Electric plant manager Jonathan Stehle reviewed operations of Emporium's facility at last week's Rotary meeting. He was the guest of Mary "Meg" Whiting. The Port Allegany resident has been the manager for six months. GE took over the previous Motor Coil Plant in 2001. The local factory emplo...
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     Two Cameron County High School seniors attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, sponsored by Emporium Rotary. Tasha Smith (left) and Margaret Krellner traveled to Juniata College in Huntingdon to learn about the fundamentals of leadership; problem-solving and conflict management; how to build s...
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Coudersport swimming pool schedule
      Coudersport Swimming Pool will be open from noon to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the remainder of the summer season.
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Coudersport Fire department update
      A new firetruck acquired by the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department will soon be put into service. Bill Pekarski, a CVFD member, was guest speaker at last week's Coudersport Rotary meeting, held at the Laurelwood Inn.
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Strawberry Festival Saturday
      Coudersport New Century Club will once again hold its popular Strawberry Festival at the courthouse square on Saturday. Serving will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. Strawberry shortcake and sundaes will be available.
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Vets give scholarships
      Two Cameron County residents were recently awarded scholarships from the Vietnam Veterans of Elk and Cameron County (Bucktail Chapter). Recent high school graduate Vicky Lippert and sophomore college student Jamie Kempher were presented with cash awards.
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Walden earns scholarship
      Chelsey Walden of Austin, a nursing student at Gannon University, was presented the John O. Hanna Scholarship by Northwest Savings Bank. The financial award helps the children of Northwest employees further their education. Chelsey, a 2006 graduate of Austin Area School, is the daughter if Mich...
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Todd earns doctorate
      Coudersport native Abby J. Todd was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree in mathematics from the University if North Carolina. She is the daughter of Linda Todd of Coudersport and Thomas Todd. A 1995 graduate of Coudersport Area High School, Todd is an assistant professor in the mathematics depa...
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Summer art camp
      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. Camps will run each weekday from 10 am to 3 pm. For more info...
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Rotary picnic set Aug. 20
      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.
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Chamber 'mixer ' July 14
      Reservations are being taken for the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce social mixer, to be held Monday, July 14, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network office in Emporium. Financial advisors will be available to discuss insurance, retirement and investment planning. Appoi...
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Rev. Simpson salute July 27
      A community celebration will be held on Sunday, July 27, to honor Rev. Dwight Simpson, who retired earlier this year from his service at the Faith Baptist Church on Rich Valley Road in Emporium. Cameron County Ministerium Association is hosting the reception at 6 pm at the Emporium Firehall. Rev...
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Community day August 2
      A community day and family picnic is planned for Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Sinnemahoning playground. It starts at 11 am and is being sponsored by the Grove Township Recreation Board and Sinnemahoning Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call 546-2323.
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Rec Board meeting July 13
      Cameron County Recreation Board will meet at 7 pm Sunday, July 13, at Memorial Hall on South Chestnut Street in Emporium. For questions, call 486-8915.
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Annual picnic set July 12
      Annual Bucktail Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps picnic has been set for Saturday, July 12, at Sylvan Heights. For more information, call Joe Krieg at 486-1395.
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Bible School July 14-18
      Three Cameron County churches are teaming up to provide an amusement park themed Bible school during the week of July 14-18. St. Mark's Church, First United Methodist Church and Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will host sessions from 9 am to noon each day. Classes, open to students in pre-school to fo...
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Music Boosters to meet July 14
      Cameron County High School Music Boosters will meet at 7 pm Monday, July 14, in the high school band room. Parents are encouraged to attend.
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Summer reading program set
      A reading program will be held this summer, sponsored by the Cameron County Family Center. Sessions will be held from noon to 1:30 pm on Thursdays, from July 24 to Aug. 14. For details, call 486-1251.
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Bible school set July 21-25
      Down County Baptist Church will hold a Bible School from 9 am to noon July 21-25. For details, call 546-2048.
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Rabies clinics scheduled
      Pet owners in Potter County can obtain reduced-cost rabies shots for their animals this summer. Penn State Cooperative Extension is 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.
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'100-Mile Yard Sale' set
      Quehanna Industrial Development Corp. has completed plans for its 11th annual "100- Mile Yard Sale. For more information, email qidc@pennswoods.net or call 814-263-4418 or 814-263- 7321.
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Pre-school arts classes
      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.
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Class of '78 reunion
      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.
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