Back row, from left: Char Parish Zuback, Dorothy Davis Spellenberg, George Spellenberg, and Elizabeth Salter Spellenberg Front row, from left: Robert Spellenberg Sr. and James McAdams. They are from Emporium, Cameron County, PA.
Blame it on gas prices, bargain shopping or that most people don’t buy a new computer every year. Whatever the reason, parents in the Northeast aren’t spending as much on back-to-school shopping this year as the rest of the United States, a recent study by the National Retail Federation found.
An incident near Driftwood has drawn the attention of State Troopers. Burglars broke into the A Frame Camp along Route 120, making off with a stainless steel Beretta with a Crimson Trace Sight from a gun safe int he camp. A Dark Green Honda Four Trax Rancher ATV was also stolen from a storage shed at the camp as well.
Floor Mats were stolen from a car Wash on Sizerville Road Tuesday. State Police say that the four floormats, belonging to Tammy Coronel of Clark Summit were taken from the far left stall, where she had them hanging, while she was outside cleaning her car.
State Police say Laura Androlia of Driftwood was not injured when her westboung Chevy Cavalier crashed on Sterling Run Road.
According to troopers, she lost control on the gravel roadway, and struck an embankment on the opposite side of the road. Her 16 year old passenger was not injured either.
Residents seeking up-to-date information on follow-up activities related to the June 30 Norfolk Southern train derailment and spill that affected Sinnemahoning-Portage Creek can now log on to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Web site. “A number of McKean and Cameron county residents have reported to us that the derailment has had a profound affect on their lives and that they would like to know more about ongoing activities,” DEP Northwest Regional Director Kelly Burch said. “We’ve issued several news releases regarding follow-up activities at the derailment site and established a public document repository at the Cameron County Conservation District Office to keep the public informed,” Burch said. “The Web site is one more tool for residents to stay current with all the accident-related activities.” The Web information includes a brief history of the derailment, its environmental consequences and actions that Norfolk Southern will have to take to restore the health of the watershed. There also is a link to all DEP news releases, so when new information becomes available, residents will have immediate access. To view the information, go to www.depweb.state.pa.us. On the left side of that homepage, click on “Northwest” or “Northcentral,” then “Community Involvement” and then “Norfolk Southern Train Derailment.” On Aug. 14, DEP issued a notice of violation to Norfolk Southern. An NOV is a formal notice to the company that its actions violated numerous state environmental regulations. Under state law, the company could be subject to penalties of up to $35,000 per day, starting from the date of the original spill and continuing until the violations cease. The NOV cites the railroad for the ongoing discharge of pollution and encroachments into commonwealth waters, the unpermitted disposal of wastes, and release of hazardous substances. About 44,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda or lye, spilled when 28 railroad cars derailed. Some of the sodium hydroxide entered Sinnemahoning-Portage Creek and wiped out aquatic life and fish from the accident site near the McKean County village of Gardeau to a point 7.5 miles downstream at the mouth of Fourmile Run near Emporium in Cameron County. An unknown amount of sodium hydroxide also soaked into the ground in and around the derailment site, and this residual material must be addressed to ensure a complete recovery of Sinnemahoning-Portage Creek. For more information on water quality, visit DEP’s Web site at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us , Keyword: “Water Quality.”
Environmental Education Programs For Weekend Of August 25, 2006
Come join us at Sizerville State Park as we explore the outdoors. The following programs will be offered this week:
Friday, August 25, 2006 6:00 PM Snakes with the PA Fish and Boat Commission Join us for a live presentation at the campground amphitheater. Waterways Conservation Officer Bill Crisp of the PA Fish and Boat Commission will present a special program on the Snakes of Pennsylvania. The program will include the venomous species of our state, with special focus on the Timber Rattlesnake. Live snakes will be on hand. Dont miss this one!
Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:30 PM WILDTHINGS - Come out and visit Sizerville State Park. Relax, cool off and take a dip in the pool. At 3:30 p.m., during the adult swim, ages 18 and up, meet the Park Naturalist at the Environmental Education Building, across the parking lot from the pool, and investigate what animals live right here in the Park. We will be searching for salamanders, frogs, toads, butterflies and more! If you are interested in participating in the program, bring shoes, bug spray, sunscreen lotion and water. We will be hiking through sunny fields, or in the woods.
8:30 PM MAMMALS - What is a Mammal? Do mammals hop, swim, trot, or fly? Come out and meet some of the mammals that can be found in the Pennsylvania Wilds! Meet the naturalist at the Campground Amphitheater.
Sunday, August 27, 2006 11:00 AM TRACKS AND TRACES, MORNING HIKE - Many times the only signs of wildlife we ever see are the traces they leave behind tracks, scat, etc. Join the park naturalist for a short hike and learn how to identify some common tracks, traces and discuss outdoor ethics. Meet the naturalist at the Campground Amphitheater. Mosquitoes and other biting bugs are abundant, so remember to bring your bug spray. Additionally, we suggest that you would wear long pants.
Evening programs will be held at the Campground Amphitheater, if the weather is NOT cooperating, programs will be held in the Environmental Education Building (across the road from the park office). Dress accordingly for the weather; Sizerville can be damp and chilly, even through the duration of the summer. Insect repellant is also recommended.
Causer, Scarnati Announce Museum Grants Awarded to Potter,
McKean and Cameron Counties
RepHARRISBURG - Rep. Marty Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Sen. Joe Scarnati
(R-Brockway) today announced grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The grant money is being allocated in the following amounts:
· Potter County - Potter County Commissioners, archives and records
Management, $6,186.
· McKean County - Eldred World War II Museum, $7,700.
McKean County Historical Society, $10,000.
· Cameron County - Cameron County Historical Society, $1,000.
Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, public history
and education $5,000.
"I have been a long-time supporter of the Historical and Museum Commission's grant program, and I'm pleased that the commission's peer review panel selected local organizations for recognition and funding this year," said Causer.
The commission's grant programs help to fund a broad range of historic activities, which are supported by state appropriations each fiscal year.
"These museums do an excellent job of preserving and portraying the rich history of the region," said Scarnati. "Certainly our area will continue to benefit from these museums' valuable work."
Battle of the Bands Raises Money For Cancer Research
Teresa Gennocro am hosting the battle of the bands in Emporium at the Cameron County fairgrounds on August 26th. The event is geared as a fundraiser for the Miracle Walkers team, for Relay for Life.
There will be a $2 cover for the event. Gates will open at 5 and the first of 5 bands will start between 6 and 6:30 pm.
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