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2012-2013 Dynamic Dance Competition Company 

January 16, 2013

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The Dynamic Dance Competition Company of April School of Dance in St. Marys is excited to begin their competition season this weekend. The team, directed by Jennifer Blankenship, will travel to Pittsburgh to attend Dancemakers, Inc. where they will spend the weekend taking class with dance professionals from Los Angeles and will compete their eight group dances, two duets, and nine solos they have been working on since September. DDCC is made up of 19 dancers from Wilcox, Ridgway, Kersey, and St. Marys. They range from 10 to 18 years of age.

How nice to skate on the ice

January 14, 2013

Kiley Pesce, 7, left, and Sydney Smith, 6, right, enjoy ice skating at Kaulmont Park over the weekend. Photo submitted.

Coaches vs. Cancer nets more than $800 at Holiday Tournament

December 31, 2012

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Becky Polaski

Attendees at this year's Holiday Tournament made donations for an opportunity to win basketballs autographed by members of all the girls' and boys' teams, and also made donations to vote for their favorite boys' and girls' basketball coaches. Shown manning the Coaches vs. Cancer table in the foyer outside of the St. Marys Area High School gymnasium on Saturday afternoon are, from left, Scott Krellner, Harley Thompson, Darren Simons, and Tyler Herzing.

ECCHS demonstrates iPad initiative for Rep. Gabler

December 29, 2012

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Christmas lights brighten up the night

December 29, 2012

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E'Dee Schneider

The Schneider home on Jackson Road glows with Christmas welcome.

Cheery snowman on Jackson Road

December 29, 2012

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E'Dee Schneider

This cheery little snowman greets visitors at the Schneider home on Jackson Road.

Christmas geese

December 29, 2012

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E'Dee Schneider

Christmas geese at the Schneider home on Jackson Road.

Manger scene on Margaret Road

December 29, 2012

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Becky Polaski

A visit from Santa

December 26, 2012

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Becky Polaski

Will Wortman receives a candy cane from Santa Claus prior to the start of the varsity boys' basketball game at Elk County Catholic High School on Saturday night. Santa made his annual appearance at the team's final home contest before Christmas and visited with a number of youngsters to hear their last-minute gift requests.

Daily Press Kids' Calendar contest winner

December 22, 2012

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Patty McLaughlin

The Daily Press recently concluded its Kids' Calendar contest. Twelve youngsters were chosen by votes from the community to each represent a month in the calendar. Area residents sent in $1 to vote for the child of their choice, with a portion of the proceeds going to Project Gifts for Elk County.

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