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COUNTDOWN TO PICNIC IN THE
PARK
Only days remain before the
much anticipated family event, "Picnic In The Park". Coordinators are
looking forward to the events being planned for Saturday and Sunday.
During a recent River Live Broadcast, we were joined by (back) Tony
Azzato representing St Marys Insurance Agency, a Zone Sponsor for Picnic
in the Park, Billie Jo Weyant from The River 98.9. In front, Cathy Lenze
and Hannah Brock, coordinators for Picnic in the Park.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
IN JAY TOWNSHIP
State
Police report that Daniel Cribbs, 40, of Kersey, was charged after he
stopped his vehicle on Route 255, put it in reverse and accelerated
rapidly causing the tires to squeal. Cribbs then exited the vehicle,
while it was still parked partially on the roadway, and proceeded to
yell loudly and use obscene language towards another individual. Cribbs
was charged with one count of summary disorderly conduct in District
Court.
FOOD BANK COLLECTION A
SUCCESS
Above, Gary Mitchell from The
River 98.9 and Jolene Weisner, Tour Guide at Straub Brewery. The give
give a "thumbs up" to the response to the Straub Food Bank Collection.
Yesterday, employees of the Straub Brewery raised a few hundred pounds
of non-perishable food items which will be donated to the Christian Food
Bank. Also, another "thumbs up" to Julie and the Straub
employees who
provided some tasty hot dogs during our visit. Thanks to all who made
donations!
COUNCIL LEARNS OF PENNDOT'S
REVISED PLAN
Above, Dean Ball, project manager for
PennDot. Ball discussed PennDot's revised plan for the construction on
Route 255 from Random Road to State Street. The original plan to make
the road a three lane highways has been dropped. The revised plan calls
for the road to be widened by four feet on each side to allow for four
11.5 foot lanes with three foot shoulders.
CLICK HERE to listen to Ball's
presentation (Presented by Stewarts Jewelers)
2010 ELK COUNTY FAIR
Above, the 2009 Elk County Fair Queen and
her court. From left are Elk County Fair Queen Rachel Deahl, Junior
Queen Kaitlin Quinn and Princess Jaylie Johnson.
Click Here for more on
the 2010 Elk County Fair.
POWER WHEELS CAR
CRUISE
Charge up those Power Wheels and cruise
throughout all of Memorial Park! The annual "Kids Power Wheels Car
Cruise" is scheduled to “ride” again this year at the 2010 Picnic in
the Park on Sunday, August 1st at 3:30. Registration will be
at 3:00 and there is no fee to participate. Each rider will receive a
special driver’s license and prizes. Children may also use feet powered
riding toys, tricycles, etc. Just enjoy showing off “your ride” and
watch the by-standers applaud as you go by! Has proved to be tons of
fun for the kids! Russ Hanes Tires Sales and Service is the proud
sponsor of this event! Also, don’t
forget about the other exciting characters that can be found throughout
the park on Sunday, August 1st. Wendy will be giving out
free Frosties, Vito’s Slush Puppy Dog will have prizes, and the First
United Methodist Church Clown Ministry will give out balloons and make
balloon animals. Punxsutawney Phil is scheduled to arrive at 12:30 p.m.
with photos and autographs, at 2 p.m. there is Storytime with “Clifford
the Big Red Dog” who will give out free books to the first 50 kids (ages
five and under), and Santa Claus arrives in the Splash Zone at 4:30
p.m.Enjoy a day filled with fun for the entire family! Visit
www.picnicintheparkonline.com for
updated schedule of events. Picnic in the Park is being brought to you
by the City of St. Marys Police Dept. , The River 98.9 and the St. Marys
Recreation Dept.
STRAUB BREWERY
PRESENTS PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL
The worlds most trusted forecaster will be
coming to St. Marys, August 1st, during Picnic in the Park, thanks to
the Straub Brewery. During a recent live broadcast at the brewery, Bill
Brock, President/CEO, (2nd from left) and Cathy Lenze, (4th from left)
from the Picnic in the Park Committee, announced that "Phil" will be in
attendance during the event. Also pictured above is Mason Catalone (The
River 98.9), Bill Brock, John E. Schlimm lll, Cathy Lenze and her
daughter, Alexia, and Johnny Marks from The River 98.9
BEST BURGER
CONTEST
Take part in the Best
Burger contest in conjunction with Picnic in the Park.
CLICK HERE for
details on where to pick up your contest cards and save a $1.00 on
burgers at participating restaurants.
Here is an update on BEST
BURGER CONTEST, CLICK HERE
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LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT IN
EMPORIUM
State Little League
tournament action is underway at the Cameron County Little League Field.
Listen to 1250 WLEM for all the information.
VOLUNTEERS REPAIR SPRING ON
HICKS RUN ROAD
Members of the Glass City
Camp on the East Branch of Hicks Run in Elk State Forest near Emporium
recently dismantled and re-built the spring along Hicks Run Road.
Members of the Glass City Camp, as state forest volunteers, dismantled
the stonework for the spring, cleaned out the water reservoir, cleaned
the pipes and constructed new stone walls at the spring.
CAMERON COUNTY PARADE
DEADLINE
Anyone interested in
participating in the Cameron County 150th anniversary parade should
contact the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce by August 16th. The
parade will be held at noon on September 4th.
BAVARIAN FALL FESTIVAL
PLANNED
The festival will be a
celebration of the area's proud German heritage, featuring beer, wine,
food & music all set within the countryside of St. Marys. A variety of
events have already been planned at various locations throughout the
community, with the hub of activity being focused in the downtown
business district. We anticipate having a full schedule to satisfy all
festival attendees, and hope to attract those visitors here for the fall
foliage and the nearby elk herd.
We hope you will consider being a part of this new
St. Marys tradition! If you'd like to participate as a crafter/vendor,
click here for the Crafter/Vendor Booth Registration Form.
BUTTERFLY RELEASE
The 2nd
annual butterfly Release, sponsored by the Community Nurses, will be
held on August 8th at 2 p.m. at the Serenity Garden at Elk Regional
Health Center. Butterflies can be purchase by individuals in honor or,
or in memory of a loved one. Proceeds will benefit the Community Nurses
Hospice program.
REPUBLICAN SUMMER
PICNIC PLANNED
The Elk
County Republicans Summer Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, July 31st at
hte Elk Mountain Homestead in Benezette. Happy Hour is at 4 p.m., dinner
will be served at 5:30 p.m. Dave Parsons, from The River 98.9, will be
the MC, Rawley Cogan, President and CEO of the keystone Elk Country
Alliance and Mike Turzai, Minority Whip, PA House of Representatives,
will be the featured speakers. The Public is welcome. There will be
horse-drawn wagon rides through prime elk habitat to the new Elk
Visitors Center. For tickets, call 834-3464.
WOMEN WHO CARE
GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline for Women Who
Care grant applications has been extended. Organizations interested in
applying for the grant should call the Elk County Community foundation
office by July 30th for more information. Eligible awards will be
limited to nonprofit organizations with current 501 (c) (3) status,
schools or municipalities who serve the residents of Elk County
COUNCIL APPROVES
EVENT PARKING
City
Council approved two requests for special events in the city.
CLICK HERE (Presented by STEWARTS
JEWELERS)
CHRISTIAN FOOD
BANK TO BENEFIT FROM PICNIC IN THE PARK
The
St. Marys Christian Food Bank is pleased to partake in activities during
this summer’s fun-filled festival Picnic in the Park. The community is
encouraged to support this community-wide project by bringing
non-perishable food items or make a monetary contribution at the Food
Bank’s vendor booth at the Park Side Café zone on Sunday, August 1st,
2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park Side Café will also feature
local vendors selling great varieties of food. Come Hungry!
SPLASH ZONE AT COMMUNITY POOL
The Splash Zone is sure to
be a popular location at this years Picnic in the Park. This week, The
River 98.9 was on hand at the Community Pool to promote Picnic in the
Park and the splash zone, sponsored by Newell Plumbing, Heating and Air
Conditioning. Above, left to right, Jason Schreiber, St. Marys
Recreation Department, Chief Todd Caltagerone, Shirley Newell, Newell
Plumbing, Cathy Lenze, Picnic in the Park, Denny Posteraro, St. Marys
Recreation Department
STOLTZ "FORD
TOUGH" ZONE AT PICNIC IN THE PARK
There are a variety of
activities at Picnic in the Park in August, including a fun competition
at the Stoltz "Ford Tough" Zone!
CLICK HERE for more
details on this event and others at Picnic in the Park, Sunday, August
1st at Memorial Park
FIRST-ENERGY MAKES
PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL
City
Council listened to a presentation from Timothy Wachter, an attorney
with Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett P.C. in Erie about a proposal
from FirstEnergy Solutions. Listen to the presentation,
CLICK HERE
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