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Andrew Sturdevant A son was born to Gail Burrows and Mark Sturdevant of Austin on March 20, 2009, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Named Andrew River Sturdevant, the boy weighed six pounds, two ounces. He joins three sisters: Jennifer Ann, 22; Leah Autumn, 15, and Nekcole Amber, 9. More ... The Community Nurses Victorian Tea on Sunday, April 26 will feature a spring and summer fashion show by Fashion Bug of St. Marys. The event, which will benefit Community Nurses Hospice, will be held from 1 pm. to 3 pm. at The Red Fern in Kersey. More ... Andy Richnafsky (left) was honored for 60 years as a member of American Legion Post 194 of Emporium during a surprise presentation at the Aroma Bakery and Café. Presentation was made by Mick Fapore. Among those attending were fellow members of the "Aroma Gang," including Don Benedict, Ben Keller and Jerry Allman. More ... A new monthly support group for the obese will be held at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital's main conference room. Victorious Losers will support those who are at least 75 pounds overweight and who need to make life-altering decisions, such as weight loss surgery. Also participating will be those who have already undergone surgery, and their friends and family. More ... Next American Red Cross blood drive at the Emporium VFW will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Janet Lion, blood coordinator for the Elk-Cameron Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, thanked the many donors, volunteers and hosts who have made recent blood collections a success. More ... Representatives from the Cameron County Family Center's "Share the Love" program visited Charles Cole Memorial Hospital's Long-Term Care residents to deliver Easter cards. Program organizers Kris Fapore and Sissy Miller (center) deliver holiday cards throughout the year. They also visit residents at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Grove House, and Elk Regional Medical Center. Sissy was greeted by Phyllis Rude (left) and Ruth Lentz. More ... Coudersport Public Library and Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts are teaming up for a group discussion of the novel Heartwood, by P.J. Piccirillo, with the author appearing as a special guest on Monday, May 18, at 7 pm at the library. More ... Teri McDowell has been inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Collegiate Scholastic Honor Society at Clarion University. She is majoring in liberal studies with a concentration in library science through Clarion's Distance Education program. More ... A reunion of former Adelphia Communications Corp. employees and friends will be held on May 16 at American Legion Post 192 in Coudersport. Cost is $10.00 for a smorgasbord that will feature grilled barbecued pork loin and many other menu items. The reunion starts 1 pm. More ... Three Emporium residents have been named to the dean's list at Clarion University. Jenelle R. Hallowell, Shawn D. Hallowell and Brandon M. McCulla were recognized for their academic achievements during the fall semester. More ... Snow greeted the children in Austin School District's preschool class Wednesday when they roared outside to search for eggs as part of their class party. Keaton Shupe followed the Easter Bunny's tracks to this treat, but was careful to pick it up without grabbing a handful of snow. School districts around the area will enjoy several days off as they celebrate Easter. More ... Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering a daylong program, Enhancing Skills for Elder Care, on Wednesday, April 29, at the Community Education Council in St Marys. The session will focus on the impact of culture and diversity on communications, end-of-life decision-making and other topics. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm. Registration is required by April 17. More ... Cameron County Unit of the American Cancer Society is sponsoring "Creating A Cure" at Sizerville State Park on May 30 from 10 am to 4 pm. The day is designed to focus on individualized art, while raising money and awareness in the fight against cancer. There will be food, raffles, games and music. More ... Cool, wet weather did not dampen the spirits of those who attended the annual Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Festival on Saturday. Many of the activities were shifted to the county's Gunzburger Building because of the weather, where the Easter Bunny greeted visitors and posed for pictures with many of them, including Gary Walaski Jr. More ... Frosty Hollow Herb Guild will meet on Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm at Frosty Hollow Bed and Breakfast along Rt. 44, south of Sweden Valley. Seedling exchange will take place. Members are asked to contact Gail Ayers at 274-7419 and let her know whether or not they plan to attend. More ... Staff changes have been announced at the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Ridgway. Jessica Whitesell (front, left) has been hired as coordinator for the Strengthening Families program in Cameron and Elk counties. This program helps families with children ages 10-14 improve communication skills and increase school success. More ... Sweden Feedin' Club will hold a fund-raising chicken barbecue and bake sale on Friday, April 18, outside the Laurelwood Inn, off Rt. 6 just east of Coudersport. Chicken halves are available for $4.50. Serving starts at 10 am and continues until the supply is exhausted. Another one will be held the following week; same time, same place. More ... Seventh-grader Emily Brown from Cameron County loads a DNA sample into a gel during a fingerprinting experiement, under the direction of biology professor Dr. Lauren Yaich at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. More ... Railroad history will be the focus of Cameron County Historical Society's annual spring dinner on Tuesday, April 21. The program, which begins at 6 pm at the Emporium VFW on Third Street, features Patrick Morrison, educator from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania at Strasburg. More ... |
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