Archive - Nov 2011
November 9th
Joseph A. Renaud, 84, of 506 Sheridan Ave., Ridgway, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2011, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie following a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 26, 1927, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph E. and Eva (Weis) Renaud.
He married Clementine M. Fabiano on Feb. 7, 1948 in St. Leo Catholic Church in Ridgway, and she preceded him in death on April 26, 1998.
November 8th
RIDGWAY – Republican Janis E. Kemmer reportedly defeated incumbent Democrat Ronald T. Beimel for the position of Elk County Commissioner in one of the few close races in Tuesday's general election. As of press time, with all precincts reporting, Kemmer earned a total of 3,099 votes, while Beimel netted 2,966. Fellow incumbents Republican Daniel R. Freeburg and Democrat June Heigel Sorg both retained their positions, earning 3,776 and 3,999 votes, respectively. There were also 30 write-in votes cast.
DUBOIS - Panelists from various backgrounds discussed an array of topics associated with Marcellus Shale drilling and the industry's impact on Pennsylvania during a special presentation hosted by the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.
On Tuesday morning, participants from throughout the area gathered at the DuBois Country Club for the "Marcellus Shale Forum: Opportunities and Answers for Pennsylvania" event, which was co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Educational Foundation.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that 53 of the 57 licensed elk hunters were successful during the 2011 elk seasons. Of that total, 19 were antlered elk and 34 were antlerless elk.
Once again, donations are being sought for the “Christmas in Kentucky” program, established by St. Marys resident Laura Kuntz.
For the past 16 years, Kuntz, a kindergarten teacher at St. Marys Catholic Elementary School, has been collecting Christmas gifts and making the 10-hour-trip to Beattyville, K.Y., in Lee County, where a local contact helps in distributing the donated gifts.
Each year, Kuntz and a Kentucky-based social worker compile wish lists for numerous needy families.
“This community works in spreading the joys of Christmas beyond the St. Marys area,” Kuntz said.
This year’s November and December performances by the Elk County Concert Choir will be showcasing a unique take on traditional Christmas carols.
Along with the expertise of Principal Director Gloria Almquist-Shull, fellow choir members Lois Sadley, Co-Director, and Rita Ordiway, Accompanist, strategically selected the "Tapestry of Light: a Celtic Christmas Celebration "for their upcoming Christmas season showings.
A memorial service for the late Clark A. Hawkins, Ph.D., will be held in the Toby United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Joni Williams officiating.
Burial will be in the Elkton Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Toby United Methodist Church, Kersey, PA 15846.
Blanche R. Whiteman, 82, of Phoenix, Ariz., and a former St. Marys resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 at the Coronado Health Center in Phoenix, Ariz., after a lengthy illness.
She was born May 4, 1929, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Fuller Eckert. On July 16, 1949, in the St. Mary's Church, she married Richard Whiteman, who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1989.
She attended St. Marys schools and was a former employee of Sylvania in Emporium.
Jason R. Warmbrodt, 37, of 202 1/2 Willow St., Johnsonburg, died Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2011, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 14, 1974 in Ridgway, son of Richard A. Warmbrodt and the late Darcy S. Robuck Warmbrodt Schneider.
He resided in Johnsonburg all his life, graduating from Johnsonburg Area High School in 1992.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Church. He was also employed by Eastern Sintered Alloys in St. Marys for the past 14 years.
Dennis M. Rakieski, 61, of 951 German Settlement Rd., Ridgway, died Monday, November 7, 2011 at Elk Regional Health Center as the result of a logging accident.
He was born June 14, 1950, in Ridgway, the son of Alex and Ida Schmiedel Rakieski. On August 21, 1971, he married Marcelyn Withrow, who survives.
Mr. Rakieski was a lifelong Ridgway resident. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Ridgway Sportsmen's Club. He graduated from Ridgway Area High School, Class of 1968, and from Williamsport Area Community College in 1970. He was a self-employed logger.
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This elk, shown being examined by PGC staff at the check station in Karthaus, was one of 19 bulls harvested in this year's week-long elk hunt.")
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St. Marys resident and Christmas in Kentucky program founder Laura Kuntz is shown with Sheila and Sarah Fox, beneficiaries of the program whom Kuntz worked with over the summer.")
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The Concert Choir of Elk County has a unique take on traditional Christmas carols for this year’s holiday concert series.")
