Cameron County Echo

In  “The Word For You Today” by Bob Gass Ministries, a recent daily devotional titled Always Do What’s Right says, “Someone wrote: (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

  If you have a child between the ages of 10-18, you really should think about having a heart-to-heart with your child about bullying. Especially if you have girls, because they seem to be the cruelest and the most easily hurt.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

The train in the photo reminds our family of some history and stories told to our children by their grandfather, George F. Kempher.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

(1950-2013) Greta M. Erickson, 63, of Guy and Mary Felt Manor,  formerly of Sunrise Acres, died Sunday evening (Oct. 20, 2013) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.  

(1949-2013) Ronald L. Rupert Sr., 64, of Lower Portage Road, Port Allegany, passed away Monday (Oct. 21, 2013) at his home.  

(1929-2013) Salvatore (Sam) Fapore, 84, passed away peacefully on (Oct. 1, 2013) due to natural causes.

  Participants in the Sinnemahone 50K Ultra Marathon run past the Emporium Visitors Center on East Allegheny Avenue at just after 7:30 on Saturday morning. Sixty-five people from across the U.S. and Canada completed either the 25K or 50K course within the 10-hour time limit.

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The first Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Run was held this past Saturday just outside of Emporium and featured runners from Cameron County and across the United States and Canada. Sixty-five people ranging in age from 16 years old into their 70s competed in the 50 kilometer–or just […]

    by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo Commissioners announced that program manager Cliff Clark of the county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority is seeking five or six properties to participate in this year’s HOME program, which uses federal funding to rehabilitate homes for seniors and disabled residents. Applicants must live in Cameron County, be 62 […]

by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Congress has ended the shutdown; The Debt Ceiling Crisis has been averted. But, it is likely none of that will last very long. A deal struck in the eleventh hour to extend the current budget through January 15, just after the end of the holiday shopping season, and the […]

    Local organizations, including the CCHS Band, SPCA, Cameron County Little League, Chamber of Commerce and Prospect Park Playground Assoc. are sponsoring “Admit One, Have Fun – Just Clowning Around,” a Scary Fun House across from Fox’s Pizza. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

    Unemployment, wage and other statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labor and Industry are delayed for the months of September and October due to the 60-day federal government shutdown beginning October 1. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s website, “Due to the federal government shutdown that took place October 1-16, […]

    Come to Sinnemahoning State Park for a BOO-tiful evening! Stop at the Wildlife Center along Park Road and start your haunted adventure along the Lowlands Trail! Watch for ghosts, ghouls and goblins, and some scary native critters, too! Bring a flashlight to help light your way.   (Full story in the Cameron County […]

Local residents should be aware that there is no charge to file a state Property Tax/Rent Rebate form and they shouldn’t fall prey to companies offering to submit the forms for a fee, warned Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25). “Recently, I was alerted that a company is contacting Pennsylvania senior citizens offering to file state Property […]

  The 2014 Cameron County Community Chest Fund Drive is underway.  The Fund Drive Committee has sent letters to the active businesses, clubs and individuals of the community. To be part of this worthy community event send your tax-deductible contribution today to: Cameron County Community Chest, P O Box 134, Emporium, PA  15834, attn: Judd […]

  Plans are underway again for the 4th annual Senior (Old Geezer) Pheasant Hunt scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31st. Seniors ages 70 and older and have a Pennsylvania hunting license are eligible. The event will take place 1 ¼ miles north of Emporium just off Route 155 at the Andrews farm at the bottom of […]

  Hometown Mentors, Inc. is honored and pleased to announce the 2013 – 2014 President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Hometown Mentors, Incorporated, Dr. Sharon Melzer. Sharon is an assistant professor of criminal justice at the State University of New York (SUNY) – Plattsburgh. Her parents are Bob and Mary Melzer (CCHS […]

  The Drug Enforcement Agency is once again sponsoring a National Unwanted Medication Collection Program on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All unwanted prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, and veterinarian drugs will be accepted. Locally, the Emporium State Police Barracks will be the host site.   (Full story in the […]

  Come to Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 26th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to have some fall fun! Paint pumpkins, bob for apples, have a snack. Everything is free. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

The Cameron County High School Outdoor Club kicked off their first field trip of the year recently. Sticking with tradition the last several years, the students took an evening to go Elk viewing. Ten students participated in the event. They were accompanied by Advisors, Lee Sines, Tom Gelnett and Don Bickford, Director of Cameron County […]

Ellen Olivett was  program chair at the October 15th Rotary luncheon meeting. Her guest speakers were Dan Sensenig, CCHS Band Director, and Carol Caldwell (right) from the Music Boosters. Mr. Sensenig explained that our band was chosen to play in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade by a member of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade selection […]

  Penn State Cooperative Extension in Cameron County would like to invite the community to their 93rd Annual Dinner to be held on Wednesday, November 6 at 6 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall.  The meal is being catered by Valley Meats. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  St. Mark will hold its Annual Remembrance Service at the 9 a.m. mass on All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity football team traveled to Port Allegany for their night contest under the Gators’ newly installed lights but were turned back by the home team, 16-14. CCHS was able to score on their opening drive and then with under a minute to […]

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raider football team traveled to Duke Center last Thursday afternoon and defeated the Terrors 48-0. It was the third straight shutout for the Raiders, who previously beat Curwensville 14-0 and Bucktail 50-0. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on […]

The Cameron County High School Red Raider junior varsity football team took on Ridgway last Monday night in Emporium and shut out the Elkers by a score of 21-0. CCHS got two first quarter touchdown runs by Caleb Burnside and then held off the visitors for the win.   (Full story in the Cameron County […]

    The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity volleyball team traveled to Austin Area High School last Thursday but was turned back by the Lady Panthers, 25-9, 33-31, 25-17. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raider volleyball team had a single game last week at Austin. The Lady Raider seventh grade team was beaten by the Lady Panthers 10-25 and 7-25. Leading Cameron County was Kelsee Reid with six passes, an ace, two spikes […]

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo Austin Area senior Kade Logue and Cameron County junior Paul Etchepare were PIAA Class AA Western Regional qualifiers and competed for the Cameron County High School Red Raiders at Tom’s Run Golf Course at the Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort in Blairsville last Wednesday. (Full story in the […]

    I rarely respond to letters from the editor because everyone is entitled to their opinion, which is what I do in this column. But since injuries to athletes, specifically the Red Raider football team, has been addressed in a recent letter by Judy Lewis, I think it is time to express my point […]

by Phil Burkhouse Last Tuesday Cora came galloping into the house with the usual news, “Got another woolly bear!”  The unusual aspect was she then added, “It’s all black.”  I glanced over toward her and sure enough, wrapped around one of her fingers was an all black woolly. Apparently woollies, being true weather prognosticators, have […]

  by WilliamCrisp   It was a Friday during late October circa 1985, I wanted to hunt but I had to finish work first. My boss at my first job needed some tasks done before the weekend and I had promised a homeowner on my side job that he’d be able to have his party […]

Pennsylvania’s official all-time ranking of trophy big-game animals has been updated for 2013 and is available for sale from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The new edition of the Pennsylvania Big Game Records book includes nearly 200 new entries. And to make them easier to identify, and to show where they stack up historically, entries from […]

Over the weekend there was a knock at my door. It was an 8th grade member of the CCHS Band selling fruit to raise money for their trip to Hawaii. Most of you are probably thinking, “So, what’s so great about that”? (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

Kent: I noticed you picked up the story about my 98-year-old mother faithfully reading the Echo. I wanted to update this info; she will be 99 this Sunday, Oct. 27th — Marguerite E. Munsell (born 10/27/1914 in St. Marys). (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Kent, In response to your column in the October 2, 2013 edition of the ECHO, I took this from the 100th anniversary edition of THE RAIDER yearbook published by CCHS Class of 1989. It  provides a pretty comprehensive history of music educators at Cameron County High School.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]

Hi Kent, I know Bruno Carnovale has been Mayor of Emporium for a long time.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

(1941-2013) Paul John O’Keefe, of Chesapeake, VA, 72, died at home on Sunday (Oct. 13, 2013) after a long illness. He was at peace and surrounded by his loving family.  

(1950-2013) Barbara Lee Streich, 62, loving wife, mother and grandmother, of Coudersport, passed away peacefully on Sunday (Oct. 13, 2013) at Cole Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends.  

(1923-2013) Margaret L. Shoup, 90, of 759 Johnsonburg Road, Apt. 14, St. Marys and formerly of Filmore Road, died on Sunday  (Oct. 20, 2013) at Elk Regional Health Center.    

Clarice P. Bacot passed away at home in Manassas, Virginia on (Oct. 16, 2013) after a lengthy illness. She was 87 years old.  

(1940-2013) Gary W. Brown, 73, of Beechwood Road, died Sunday (Oct. 20, 2013) at Elk Haven Nursing Home.  

  A beautiful, unseasonably warm day brought a record number of visitors to Saturday’s annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville State Park.

A beautiful, unseasonably warm day brought a record number of visitors to Saturday’s annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville State Park. There was something for everyone, young and old; exhibits, hands-on crafts, demonstrations, and lots and lots of good food, including hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soups, kettle korn, apple dippers with caramel, […]

  by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Last week, approximately 30 community members gathered for an informational meeting called Straight Talk for Parents that discussed the burgeoning problem of substance abuse and addiction in Cameron County. Though the problem is prevalent in this area, it is becoming a larger issue across the state of Pennsylvania […]

by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The federal government has been shutdown for a week as of the Echo’s deadline on Monday evening, and there is no end in sight according to reports out of Washington, D.C. Congress seems to be divided mostly along party lines as to how to proceed.   (Full story in […]

Changes to Emporium’s commercial zoning ordinances are currently on the table, and a public hearing held prior to Borough Council’s regular meeting on Monday night drew about a dozen business owners to discuss concerns over new regulations. No official action was taken during the meeting, though a long executive session was held to discuss concerns […]

  A brief meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Cameron County Courthouse for commissioners to take action on a number of regular business items. An Engagement Letter was approved with Sharkey, Piccirillo, Keen & Hanzley, LLP in the amount of $26,000 for the 2013 Independent Audit. Commissioners reported that the 2012 Audit was […]

  Elise Paige Grovanz will be representing Cameron County this year at the 65th Annual Flaming Foliage Festival in Renovo. Elise has actively participated in the CCHS Marching Band for six years, where she currently serves as drum major. Elise has been trumpet section leader for two years. She also actively participates in the concert […]

  Students and staff at the Cameron County School District (CCSD) will participate in a Parent Reunification Drill on Friday afternoon as part of an ongoing effort to increase safety protocols at local schools. Parents of students attending CCSD received a letter last week detailing the exercise and the reasons for implementing such a drill. […]

  by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo Shippen Township Supervisors moved forward with plans to assist the St. Marys Snowmobile Association to open Straight Creek Road in Rich Valley, Shippen Township, with snowmobile trails in Elk County. Representatives of the snowmobile association attended Tuesday night’s meeting to voice their support and deliver signs that would […]

Celebrate all that is special about the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley at the First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center on Saturday, October 12th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by Sinnemahoning State Park and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, the festival features local authors, artists and artisans showcasing […]

  The Pennsylvania Game Commission invites you to join us in celebrating 100 years of restoring the elk population in Pennsylvania. The remarkable resurgence of Pennsylvania’s elk certainly is something to celebrate. And in 2013, the 100th anniversary of the first efforts to restore the state’s depleted elk herd, there are plenty of celebrations taking place. (Full story […]

Sinnemahoning State Park is offering a variety of environmental programs and activities in October. First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park – Saturday, Oct. 12th, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

New on the Library Shelves A Tapping Solution: A revolutionary system for stress-free living, by Nick Ortner Living the Good Long Life: A practical guide to caring for yourself and others, by Martha Stewart The Millionaire Dropout: Fire your boss, do what you love, reclaim your life! By Vince Stanzione (Full story in the Cameron […]

  The following book was donated in honor of Margaret Harris and “all the Petite Flora” by Harriet Stolz: Wood-Bird Song- a love story, by Carol Ann Holland The following book was donated in memory of Hicky Jackson (My Partner & Favorite Fishing Buddy) by Jack Kepler: Hatteras Island: Keeper of the Outer Banks, by […]

Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for September: William J. Grippo conveyed property in Emporium Borough to Neddie A. Olivett for $78,500. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

The Firequacker 2014 duck derby will be held in conjunction with the Sinnemahone 50K Race and Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 19.  Rubber ducks can be adopted for $2.00 a piece or a six-quack for $10.00. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

  Saturday, October 12, Prospect Park Area Association is planning a work day, starting about 1 p.m., to complete the toddler lot (putting down mulch) or clean up the community building. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  The Cameron County Conservation District, in partnership with Sizerville State Park, is hosting a free Composting Workshop, October 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center at Sizerville State Park. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  Carol Harlos, known as the Herb Lady, will be at the Emporium Garden Club meeting Saturday, October 26, at  the parish hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church.  Harlos enjoys turning her garden into food  and going beyond canning. The food for the meeting will be prepared using Harlos recipes! (Full story in the Cameron […]

  Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Open House on Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity football team traveled to Coudersport to take on the Falcons last Friday and led at the intermission but could not hold off the home team in a 26-19 defeat. At a foggy Coudersport Area Recreation Park, the Red Raiders took a […]

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo With the varsity Cameron County Storm team electing not to enter the 2013 Central Pennsylvania Youth Football League playoffs, the JV team was the only one in action on Saturday. In the opening round played in DuBois, Cameron County bowed out with a 32-12 loss to Reynoldsville. (Full story […]

  by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The District 9 Class AA girl’s golf championships were held at the Coudersport Country Club last Monday and Cameron County High School senior Delaney Lewis had a fine showing, shooting a 101, good for eighth place in the district. CCHS senior Capri Clark also competed for the Lady […]

  by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo Playing shorthanded with only four golfers, the Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider golf team completed their season last Tuesday in a dual match with Bradford and Port Allegany. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raiders had three matches last week. On Saturday they hosted Coudersport, on Monday they entertained Port Allegany and on Thursday they traveled to Coudersport for a rematch with the Lady Falcons. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the […]

  by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider volleyball team had three matches last week and fell in all three contests. The Lady Red Raiders lost at home to Coudersport last Saturday and then dropped a home match to Port Allegany on Tuesday and a road match at […]

by Rich Summers   The nice weather outside has made me feel a little guilty about the amount of time I have spent in front of the television, but with the great viewing it is impossible for me to avoid my chair in front of the screen. I put off mowing this weekend in hopes […]

The Woolly Bear by Phil Burkhouse I suppose in some parts of the world if you asked a child what critter roams their area that has stripes with a black/rust color combination, the answer might be a Bengal Tiger, but in our area the answer would probably be a Woolly Bear. Woolly Bears are one […]