Cameron County Echo

The Cameron County High School Marching Band  (above) represents the USS Pennsylvania in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii

    Members of the Cameron County High School Band recently returned from a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii which has been described as “amazing” and “life-changing” by attendees. “It was a great trip; it went very well,” said CCHS Band Director Dan Sensenig. “The kids were wonderful, and they met and exceeded our expectations by […]

          by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A renewed push for a formula that would fund public schools per student rather than maintaining prior levels of state money is circulating in Harrisburg. A recent release by the Commonwealth Foundation shows a huge disparity in funding between growing and shrinking school districts, […]

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Christmas in the Wilds was held this past weekend in Emporium, and crowds flocked to visit stores, restaurants and attractions in town as part of the event. A first this year was the House Decorating Competition, with prizes given to the first, second and third place winners. […]

    The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the Emporium VFW Rooms on Thursday, December 11th. Although “the weather outside was frightful,” it didn’t keep our dedicated donors from coming to donate! The goal for the day was 30 and we wondered if we could meet that goal. We not only met […]

    It’s not too early to make a 2015 resolution to improve your health. Would you like to increase your muscle mass, strength, and bone density?  Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering the Strong Women: Growing Stronger program in Cameron, Elk and McKean counties.    

    Mark Saline, Rotarian, was the speaker at the Rotary luncheon December 9th, giving the Club an overview of GKN (Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds),  and the manufacturing industry in our area. In 1986, Mark started his career in the PM industry at PA Pressed Metals and is currently the Plant Manager of GKN  Cameron […]

    The Gibson Township Christmas Party will be on December 20th beginning at 5 p.m. Santa will arrive at 6:00 and the band will start at 6:30.  

    Approximately forty-five students, teachers and school counselors from Cameron County, ECC, Johnsonburg and Ridgway schools recently participated in a regional “Engineering Day.” The Community Education Center’s DISCOVER Partnership, ECC school counselors and engineers from GKN Sinter Metals and Abbott Furnace Company coordinated this event to promote the many aspects of engineering to the […]

    St. Mark Catholic Church will hold Christmas Masses  as follows: Wednesday, December 24 at 5 p.m. Christmas Vigil – Music Ministry with the Children’s Choir    

    Winter road conditions on the state forest are wonderful if you like to ice skate or snowmobile, but if you are interested in trying to access an area by way of a licensed motorized vehicle, you may have some difficulty. Old Man Winter has delivered his holiday gift early, so the roads are […]

    All alone? No one to share Christmas with? Homebound? Maybe you are none of the above, but would like to just spend Christmas day with friends. Gather with us and share a meal, music and more… This is your invitation to join us and/or invite those in your sphere of influence and neighborhood […]

    All alone? No one to share Christmas with? Homebound? Maybe you are none of the above, but would like to just spend Christmas day with friends. Gather with us and share a meal, music and more… This is your invitation to join us and/or invite those in your sphere of influence and neighborhood […]

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County Birders will participate in the 115th annual Christmas Bird Count, organized by the Audubon Society this Sunday, December 21. The Audubon Society count is the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, providing critical data on population trends for a wide variety of bird […]

    We are ten weeks into the 2015 Community Chest fund drive.  We have had a great start.  Through Dec. 8th, we collected $9,354 toward our $21,500 goal.  Thanks to all who have contributed.  This drive will run through September 30, 2015. Watch for our monthly updates.  Each month we will feature a write-up […]

  In the 12/3/14 Echo you mentioned Jim Kornish had called you and reminded you that Art Baldwin’s wife worked at the jewelry store.  

  Dear Echo, Regarding jewelry stores, I believe Metzgers was known as the “House of Metzger.”  At what point it became Bowens’ Jewelry I do not know.  

  (1922-2014) Doreen Galeotti, 92, of Austin, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 9, 2014) at Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a brief illness.    

  The Winterquist family is mourning the loss of their patriarch, Paul Arthur Winterquist. Paul slipped peacefully into the arms of our Lord Savior on (Dec. 7, 2014).  

  (1930-2014) Marilyn L. Bennett, 84, of Newell Creek Rd., Eldred passed away Tuesday (Dec. 9, 2014) at home following a lengthy illness..  

  (1932-2014) Helen Schauer 82, of Greensburg, formerly of Hunker, died Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2014) in Nature Park Commons, Greensburg  

  (1923-2014) Rosalee E. Coppock, 91, of Guy and Mary Felt Manor,  went home to be with the Lord while at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, on Tuesday night (Dec. 9, 2014).  

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team played a pair of non-league games last week and split the contests. On Monday they were defeated at Ridgway and on Wednesday they beat Punxsutawney in the home opener. At Ridgway, Cameron County played a nip and […]

    by Rich Summers The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider basketball team made a snowy trip to Bradford last Thursday night for their season opener but made the drive worthwhile by upsetting the Class AAA Lady Owls 44-42. Madi Guisto hit the game winning put-back as time expired to provide the margin […]

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team had a pair of Allegheny Mountain Wrestling League matches last week and finished the week 1-1. On Monday the Bagubas won at Johnsonburg but on Thursday were beaten by St. Marys.  

    Prior to the first home Baguba wrestling match against St. Marys, the Baguba Club honored Jim Baker with the first ever Lifetime of Dedication Award. Mr. Baker coached the Bagubas from 1968-1974. During that time his teams compiled a 44-38 record, with his best season in 1974.  

    While hunting is often challenging, bagging the perfect gift for the hunters in your life is as easy as placing a phone call or logging onto the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website. Among other gifts available this holiday season, the Game Commission is offering two new books that already are selling briskly and being […]

  by William Crisp   One of the most melancholy days of the year for me is the last day of deer camp, as you have to wait 50 weeks each year for one of the most joyous days of the year; the first Monday after Thanksgiving. You wait all year anticipating the excitement of […]

  Jim’s Wildcat Escapade by Phil Burkhouse   Several weeks ago I shared with you one of my favorite Jim Harrison stories concerning the cub bear in the trap adventure.  These are the types of incidents you occasionally encounter in your Big Woods adventures if you belong to the tribe that has outdoor blood pulsing […]

  “EARLY BUCK” – Jared Whiting took this 9-point, 150-pound,  “early” buck on a special hunt with his grandfather, Jay Edel on Wednesday, Nov. 19th. Send your hunting photos to the Echo for publication [email protected]    

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Charges have been filed against a Cameron County resident found to be in possession of multiple drug-related items and paraphernalia during a search by Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Gary Paul Boyer, age 59, of Mulhollan Drive in Shippen Township, has been charged with one felony count each […]

    Sinnemahoning State Park kicks off the month of December with a “Holiday Open House” event. On Saturday, December 6th, Sinnemahoning State Park will host a “Holiday Open House” from noon to 4 p.m. in the Park Office and Wildlife Center. The Holiday Open House presents an opportunity for the community to view the […]

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Shoppers were ousted from the St. Marys Walmart Supercenter due to a bomb threat phoned in at the height of Black Friday activities. Ridgway-based Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that an unidentified caller contacted the store at around 1:55 p.m. on Friday, prompting officials to clear the […]

    Chances for Potter County’s Denton Hill Ski Area reopening are looking better, following a recent announcement by officials, and members of Denton’s Ski Patrol, who have renewed their certifications in anticipation of the season. According to Potter County Commissioner Susan Kefover, an independent contractor, Aramark, known for working with a wide range of […]

  In answer to Glenn Thomas’ question concerning The Reservation; I believe the booundaries were Cherry St. to the East, the Sylvania Complex to the West; the Railroad Tracks to the North, and the River to the South.    

  Hi Kent, In the Nov. 12, 2014, edition of the Echo you asked about jewelry stores in Emporium. I do remember a few.  

  In answer to the trivia question about the dealership that was in the building next to the former Cameron Mfg.    

  I agree with Margaret O’Malley that the writing system was the Peterson system and I remember Mr. Morgan just as she did, a very portly man and I looked forward to his class each time he came.    

  (1956-2014) Victoria “Vicki” Burlingame, 58, of Byrnedale, died Tuesday (Nov. 25, 2014) at UPMC Montefiore after a lengthy illness.    

  (1919-2014) Ellmont Lavern Burlingame, resident of the Cypress Cove Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on (Nov. 10, 2014), after a brief illness.    

  Russell W. Coletti Sr. died at age 92 in Orange Park, Florida on (Nov. 24, 2014).  

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A dedication will be held in Coudersport on Tuesday, December 2 to honor a Potter County soldier who was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War. Private Edwin Franklin Tubbs, known as Eddie by family and friends, lost his life less than five weeks […]

    The Emporium Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their Annual Craft Show at the firehall on December 6th. All interested crafters are welcome. Cost is $10 per table. If you are interested in a table or tables, please contact Bev Farren at 486-0936, Bev Stewart at 486-2039, or Gen Aikens at 486-0396. […]

    The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party will be on Wednesday, Dec. 10th beginning at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:00. Please bring a dish to pass; the meat will be provided. Bring a gift for the Dirty Bingo game and a food gift for the Food Pantry.    

    The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Rooms on Thursday, Dec. 11th, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please consider giving your blood donation, if at all possible. Everyone is invited and encouraged to be a donor. No appointments are necessary, walk-ins and First Time Donors […]

    The Cameron County Recreation Center office will be closed the following dates during the holidays: December 3rd and 4th and December 22nd through January 2nd. The game room will remain open with regular hours except December 24th, 25th and 31st and January 1st.    

    It’s that time of year again! Show off your children and grandchildren this Christmas by sending their photos to the Cameron County Echo for publication in our December 24th issue, where you will also find Letters to Santa, Christmas greetings from local businesses, and a whole lot more of “everything Christmas.”    

    Tina Solak welcomed everyone to the Cameron County Collaborative Board Meeting. Eva Meisel approved the October minutes and Betty Walter seconded. Heidi Aikens reported for The Family Center.  The Positive Parenting Workshop was very successful with 27 parents attending.    

    Once again the Emporium Wellness Center and Emporium Physical Therapy are collecting donations of winter items such as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, boots or blankets, for the 9th Annual Project Hat Tree, which benefits children of Cameron County. Homemade items are always welcome.      

    Mountain Melodies, a musical group from Cameron County, will perform at noon during the Make-A-Wish fund-raiser at Farmers National Bank in St. Marys on Friday, December 5. Members of Mountain Melodies are: Barb Yothers playing recorder; Brandi Burgoon playing guitar; Diane Pyle playing bagpipes and Irish drum; Gladys Schultz playing keyboard; Harriet Stolz […]

    Marsha Hendrickson introduced her guest speaker, Richard Drukker, III, and his wife, Susie at the Rotary luncheon meeting November 25th. Richard is a member of the Ringtown Rotary Club and has been a Rotarian for 40 years. He has served Rotary International on several committees, and the Rotary Foundation as Permanent Fund National […]

    The Cameron County Community Chest is six weeks into the 2015 fund drive, and over 200 letters have gone out to local individuals, businesses and organizations. We have had a great start. Through November 14th, we have collected $8,351.50 toward our $21,500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. This drive will run […]

    The Boys’ Hoop Club will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. in the High School cafeteria.      

  by Rich Summers   In reading the season preview information that was provided to me from the winter season sports coaches at CCHS, I can’t help but get excited for the coming seasons. All three teams should be extremely competitive and fun to watch, but the memories the season brings of chasing my kids […]

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The 2014-15 Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling season will get underway on Saturday at the St. Marys Kickoff Classic. Under the direction of new Head Coach Terry Schwab, the Bagubas will try to bring home their first ever Allegheny Mountain Wrestling League title. […]

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team is hard at work preparing for the 2014-15 season, which will begin with a road game at Bradford on December 11th and will continue with the home opener against Johnsonburg on December 15th. The Lady Raiders […]

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team will begin their 2014-15 season on Monday when they travel to Ridgway. The Raiders were to open at home on Friday against the Kane Wolves but the game was postponed. Kane’s football team just finished up their […]

  An Original Jim’s Big Woods Adventure by Phil Burkhouse   As most of you know, my very dear friend, Jim Harrison, passed on earlier this year at 91 years young.  Jim made the most of his time on earth and was still actively hunting, fishing, and trapping at age 91.  Of the big three […]

  by William Crips   The first week of deer season is during the wrong week. I am definitely not in shape for hunting by the time the first Monday after Thanksgiving rolls around. In fact, it is the worst week of the year for me physically. First, there is Halloween, then Thanksgiving with leftovers […]

    Hunters harvested 417 bears during the second day of Pennsylvania’s statewide bear season, increasing the total harvest to 2,040 over the season’s first two days, according to preliminary totals released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Archery and other early bear season harvest data still is being entered into the Game Commission’s database, […]