Mitch Lewis retires from GE

  Mitch Lewis recently retired from GE Transportation (Motor Coils). Mitch had over 35 years service with the company, and was presented with an appreciation watch from IUE-CWA Local 88607 President James Clancy.

William H. Hopwood, Jr., 77, of 234 Sunrise Acres Rd., Emporium, PA formerly of Philadelphia

William H. Hopwood, Jr., 77, of 234 Sunrise Acres Rd., Emporium, PA formerly of Philadelphia died at his residence, Emporium on Friday night. (July 26, 2013)

He was born September 10, 1935 in Philadelphia a son of the late William H. and Frances Hopwood, Sr.

On October 4, 1958 in Philadelphia he married Norma Waters Hopwood, who Survives.
Mr. Hopwood served with the US Navy for four years during the Korean War. He worked for the City of Philadelphia Police Department, as a homicide detective for many years before moving to Emporium in 1975. Bill retired from Pennsylvania Pressed Metals where he worked for several years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Emporium Council #990, Fraternal Order of Police, National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America.

Surviving
In addition to Norma Waters Hopwood
Son: William H. Hopwood, III, Emporium
Son: Dwayne M. Hopwood and his wife Danielle, Emporium
9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death By
Parents: William and Frances Hopwood, Sr.
Brother: John Hopwood
Sister: Elva Etley

There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Barnett Funeral Home 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Monday (July 29, 2013) at 11:00 AM with Father Matt Ryan, Rector, of Emmanuel Episcopal Church officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, 

Pennsylvania Memorial Contributions may be made to Cameron County SPCA, P.O. BOX 132, Emporium, PA 15834 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Emporium Man

Leah Kirstein - WTAJ Your News Leader

The Emporium Borough Police Department reported that as a result of their investigation into the sexual assault of a 13 year old girl that occurred three times between the end of June 2013 and July 17th 2013 at 349 E. 5th Street Extension, Emporium, they obtained an arrest warrant for 

Anthony William ECKENROAD, age 21, of Emporium, PA. 

Anyone who knows where Eckenroad is, is asked to call police.

Local Girls compete in Savannah, Ga

Kamme Guisto (left) and Cassie Frey traveled to Savannah, Ga. this past week to compete at the 2013 YMCA National Gymnastics Championships. Both competed at Level 7, where Cassie placed 7th on vault with a score of 9.025 and Kamme placed 9th on vault with a score of 8.975. The local girls went as part of the 20 participants of the Bradford Flames gymnastics team. The event was held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Both girls would like to thank everyone in the Cameron County and Bradford communities for all of their support in their gymnastics activities.

Emporium Gymnasts traveling to Nationals

The photo is of the 20 girls on the YMCA Bradford Flames gymnastics team that have qualified for Nationals. These girls will be leaving this week for Savannah, Ga where this year's event will be held. The event consists of a 3 day competition, and an Olympic style Opening Ceremony. The competition will take place at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center June 26th-29th, 2013. Opening Ceremonies will be held at Forsyth Park and will consist of dinner, carnival games, fireworks, and additional activities to be enjoyed by the gymnasts and their families. Cassie Frey and Kamme Guisto, of Emporium, will both be competing at Level 7.

 The Olean/ Bradford YMCA Gymnastics team, under the guidance of Head Coach Michelle Feldman, has grown rapidly to over 200 girls and has become one of the most competitive and award winning teams in the Northeast US.

DREAM MAKERS FOR MAKE-A-WISH MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RUN AND AUCTION

DREAM MAKERS FOR MAKE-A-WISH®
MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RUN AND AUCTION
JULY 13TH, 2013
(You Can Help Make Wishes Come True!)
All proceeds go to MAKE-A-WISH®
RAIN OR SHINE
REGISTRATION: 10:30 to 12:00 at the Emporium Vets Club, 427 East 3rd Street. Emporium

$10 per person and $10 for t-shirt

PLEASE JOIN THE DREAM MAKERS OF CAMERON AND POTTER COUNTIES ON A FUN FILLED MOTORCYCLE RIDE THROUGH CAMERON, MCKEAN, ELK AND POTTER COUNTIES. THIS RIDE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH AN AREA THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL IT HAS BEEN LABELED “GOD’S COUNTRY” & “LAND OF THE ENDLESS MOUNTAINS”

FOOD WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE RUN PROVIDED BY THE VFW

AUCTION AT THE EMPORIUM VETS CLUB FOLLOWING THE RUN
“There is no greater gift than the gift of your time and there is no one more deserving then the children”
***All Street Legal Vehicles Are Welcome***

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The First United Methodist Church and the St. Mark's 

Catholic Church will be holding Vacation Bible School on July 

8th thru 12th from 6 to 8:30 P.M. for all children Pre K thru 

6th grade and there will also be an Adult level class offered.

For more information contact the First United Methodist 

Church at 486-0849.