Carolyn A. Brow, PAHS Graduate

Carolyn A. Brow, 77, of, Port Allegany, died Sunday (May 12, 2013) in the Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.

She was born Sep 18, 1935 in Coudersport, a daughter of W. G. and the late Lela Maggie "Midge" Lane Rumsey, On Sept. 4 1963 in Reno, NV; she married Warren L. Brow, who died June 23, 1990.

Mrs. Brow was a graduate of Port Allegany High School.

Mrs. Brow was an Office Clerk, employed by Salts Tannery and Walti-Schilling slaughter house both in Santa Cruz, CA. Xerox in Rochester, NY and George Rapp Insurance in Port Allegany.

She is survived by
Two sisters: Peggy Joan Long of Victor, NY, Sister Margaret Rumsey of Tampa, FL
One brother: W. G. Rumsey, Jr. of Omaha, NE
Step Son, Jeffrey Brow of Carson City, NV; Step Daughter, Sharon Thomas of Elliston, MT.
9 Step Grandchildren and 4 Step Great Grandchildren
2 Nieces and 5 Nephews

Mrs. Brow was preceded in death by her parents and husband

There will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in the St Gabriel's Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials may be made to S.W. Smith Library, Port Allegany, PA 16743 or Port Allegany Ambulance Association, Port Allegany, PA 16743.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Port Allegany.

Has Your Church Joined?

Just over 13 weeks until this Festival Of Choirs USA holds their 5th Annual event. There is still plenty of time to register!!! For additional information on how you can help OR register to participate with your church, log on to www.festivalofchiorsusa.com and click on the Contact Us tab.

This Weekend: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Pam Fischer Photo

The Port Allegany Music and Drama Departments will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 with a curtain time of 8 p.m.  The production is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals.  Narrators MaKayla Ramahdan and Mary Rosenswie are pictured.  The show will include a youth choir comprised of students in grades 5-7.  Tickets are available now at the PASD office and will also be available at the door.

LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve To Host Open House Weekend

“Team LEEK”, a group of dedicated volunteers at Leek Hunting & Mountain Preserve will be hosting Open House weekend, May 10-12.

LEEK’s annual Open House provides donations and financial support for the Preserve, which is used to support the camp’s operating costs and the programs that provide recreational opportunities to wounded U.S. veterans such as guided hunting trips.

The live auction will take place at the preserve’s Open House weekend, during LEEK’s Warrior Dinner on Friday May 10 at 6 p.m.  Col Wilbur and his band will be playing live on Friday between 5-7PM.

LEEK’s Open House is open to the public and all will directly benefit the veteran programs offered at the Preserve. All events are open to the public and those who wish to attend LEEK’s Warrior Dinner Friday May 10, may purchase a ticket for $10 by contacting Ed Fisher at 410-322-4610, Richard Getchel 814-331-1251, your local representative or through the website (www.leekpreserve.org).

The schedule of events for LEEK’s Open House weekend begins Friday May 10 at 1 p.m. when the preserve opens to the public and those who wish to camp for the weekend are welcome to set up. Visitors will be able to meet and mingle with the group of “wounded warriors” who will be attending LEEK’s Spring Gobbler Hunt and Open House at 5 p.m., which will be followed by an Opening Ceremony and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets for Friday night’s dinner are only $10 and all proceeds benefit LEEK. Those interested in purchasing tickets can contact Ed Fisher at 410-322-4610. During and after dinner there will be a live auction featuring firearms, hunting gear, art, a charter fishing trip, handmade goods and much more.

Saturday morning’s activities will begin with a continental breakfast at the preserve, provided by the Boy Scouts of Millport Troop 558. Registration for a benefit motorcycle run sponsored by the American Eagles will also take place at the preserve from 9-11:30 a.m. at which time an Opening Ceremony will take place. At noon there will be a Wall of Heroes dedication and at 12:30 the motorcycle ride will begin. There is a $500 grand prize for the winner of the motorcycle run. From 1-3 p.m. LEEK will host an adult and youth turkey shoot ($10 registration fee and cash prizes), and other activities and games for the entire family. At 5:30 p.m. the camp will host a Closing Ceremony, evening awards and a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese Auction with dozens of items for outdoor sports, home décor, art, and handmade items.

The camp will remain open to the public throughout the day (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) on Saturday with vendor displays, food and refreshments so visitors can tour the facilities and show support of LEEK programs.

On Sunday May 12, LEEK will wrap up the weekend activities and fundraising event with a Sunrise Service at 9 a.m. sponsored by Faith Bible Church. The service is open to anyone who wishes to attend with LEEK staff, members of the volunteer community, and the Wounded Warriors who are participating in the Spring Gobbler Hunt.

This event is the largest and most significant fundraising event hosted by LEEK and provides a unique opportunity for the public to visit the Preserve and learn about the programs and meet the Wounded Warriors who benefit from all the Preserve offers.

Letters for Lloyd

Greetings Friends,

Two of my Dad's favorite past times these days are looking at scrapbooks with pictures and news clippings. He sits and reads things for hours and enjoys reliving old memories. The second of the two is actually quite similar…he loves to look through photos albums. On May 31st, God willing, Dad will celebrate his 90th birthday. I am hoping to create a Memory Book for him and fill it with 90 "Letters for Lloyd". The "letters" could be long and detailed or a simple line or two or a Happy Birthday, Lloyd!   To go with the "letters", I would like to have a picture of the person writing the letter, so he can put a face to the author.

The goal is to reach 90 (or more) letters and photos.

If you would like to participate but have no photo of yourself or your family to attach, I'd be more than happy to take a picture of you. To help reach the goal of 90, please feel free to write separately instead of by couples or families. Drawings from younger kids would be appreciated as well.

If you can help with this special gift for my father, please send your letter/photo via email to pamdfischer@gmail.com asap.  Please pass the word along to anyone else...anyone except Lloyd!  It's a surprise!

-Pam Fischer

Branding & Building New Business in Port Allegany

How does Port Allegany become a destination for tourism, new residents and new industry? Join the Port Allegany Economic Development Committee on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM, at 45 West Maple Street, Port Allegany,  for a presentation by Linda Devlin, Executive Director of the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau on Branding & Building New Business in Port Allegany.

Branding is an important part of every destination. Everything has a brand-whether good or bad. Discover how residents and business owners can work together to develop optimum brand positing for Port Allegany. Discussions will include identifying the unique selling points for Port Allegany, and envisioning how Port Allegany can market and develop as a destination. Information will be presented on “trail towns”, including a possible “water trail” along the Allegany River for Port Allegany.

Devlin has been successfully partnering with communities and organizations during the last 15 years to create and promote new tourism product. Projects have included working with the community of Smethport to develop the Smethport Mansion District and walking tour brochure, the Mt. Jewett Heritage Mural in Mt. Jewett and most recently the Kinzua Sky Walk with the 50^th anniversary Kinzua Sky Walk brochure.

Bring your ideas, suggestions and comments as this promises to be a spirited discussion.

Jerry Boyd McDivitt, PAHS Class of 1963 & Service Center Owner

Jerry Boyd McDivitt, 68, of Lindenwood Drive, Emporium, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Shippen Township.

Born May 18, 1944 in Bradford he was the son of Jess and Ruth Heidrich McDivitt. He was the longtime companion of Frances Vermillion who survives.

Mr. McDivitt was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having attained the rank of Sergeant while serving during the Vietnam War.

A resident of Emporium since 2005, Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Port Allegany High School. Following his time in the marines he held several different jobs until opening a garage in Mountain View, Missouri. In 1992 he returned to Port Allegany where he opened Jerry’s Service Center which he owned & operated for 12 years. He eventually relocated to Emporium and for the past 8 years was employed by Gore’s Auto Service in Emporium.

Jerry was an avid bowler, hunter & fisherman and was a foster parent several times.

Surviving in addition to his companion, Fran, are: her two children, Ricky (Sonya) Vermillion and Crystal Vermillion both of Smethport,PA; her four grandchildren, Jacob, Noah, Melanie and Gordon; three brothers, Robert McDivitt of Augusta, Georgia, Otto McDivitt of Louisiana, and Elmer McDivitt of Eldred; five sisters, Mrs. Onalee Dieterle, Mrs. Connie (Eli) Schneider, and Grace McDivitt all of Eldred, Mrs. Iona (Richard) David of Arcadia, Florida, and Mrs. Cora (Richard) Darrin of Orion, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Visitations will be held in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. until Noon at which time Funeral & Committal Services will be held with the Rev. Bruce Burkness, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Emporium, officiating. Burial will be in Sanford Cemetery, Shippen Township.

Military honors will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sanford Cemetery Association.

Burglarized Combs Creek Location

Kane based state police have begun an investigation into stolen items from a Combs Creek location in Liberty Township, McKean County.

According to the barracks, an unknown actor or actors removed several items sometime between May 2^nd and 5^th by unknown means.  Investigating Trooper Milliard tells Port Allegany Online a 1920’s Penn Yan canoe, (4) Lexus car rims, (4) Bridgstone Brizzak tires, (4) 17" Privat Lexus rims, miscellaneous 1967 Jaguar parts and (4) car rims to a 1967 Jaguar were removed from property owned by Mark Carlson of Port Allegany.  Value of the stolen items is in excess of $900.00.

Those having information regarding this incident are asked to contact Trooper Milliard at (814) 778-5555 and reference incident C05-1124977.

REMINDER: Liberty Township Clean-up Day

Liberty Township supervisors have announced they will hold a cleanup day Saturday, May 18^th for township residents.  Hours will be 8:00am – 4:00pm at the township offices.  For a fee of $25.00 you can bring up to a “truck load” of the following items:  some demolition or building waste material, appliances and recyclables.  Electronics and tires will also be accepted.  Electronics will be handled separately and a small fee will be charged for tires.  Household garbage will not be accepted.

Congratulations Reva and Steven

Reva Marie Green and Steven Lee Crabb Jr. of Port Allegany, PA is pleased to announce the arrival of Thomas Lee Crabb who was born on April 30th at Cole Memorial. Thomas weighed 6lbs. and 4 ounces. He joins his sister Reva Lynn.

Maternal Grandparents: Rick and Tracy Cochran of Port Allegany, PA; Richard and Leslie Green of Roulette, PA.

Maternal Great-Grandparents: Katie Green of Roulette, PA; Dorothy Main of Port Allegany, PA.

Paternal Grandparents: Steven and Tracey Crabb of Bolivar, NY; Jim and Lori Reed of Eldred, PA.

Paternal Great- Grandparents: Craig and Carol Fair of Belfast, NY.