Democrats Collecting for Newly Established Food Pantry in Shongo
Angelica, NY – When the Allegany County Democrats gather for their next “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, November 14th in Alfred, they’ll be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated Allegany County’s newest food pantry, located at the Shongo Country Chapel in Shongo, NY.
“The need for help with food and other necessities never seems to diminish. One glaring consequence of this dismal economy is increasing food insecurity. Families are struggling more than ever before to put enough food on the table. We’re so grateful to the congregation and leadership of the Shongo Country Chapel for helping to address this need, and we’re eager to help support this effort.”
The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Alfred Union University Church Center, corner of Church and W. Main Streets. The event is open to all registered Democrats and friends of Democrats. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend and don’t forget your pantry donation. If you can’t attend but would like to drop off donations, contact us at info@acdcny.org
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Dale Arlyne Turner Hunsinger, 78, of Austin
Dale Arlyne Turner Hunsinger April 26, 1948 – November 3, 2026
AUSTIN, PA—Dale Arlyne Turner Hunsinger, 78, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at UPMC Cole in Coudersport after an extended illness, with her cherished family by her side.
Dale was born April 26, 1948, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Willis and Ruth Hooftallen Turner. She attended Austin Area School, graduating in 1966. On June 24, 1967, she married Jerry Hunsinger in the Austin United Methodist Church.
After working at Sylvania and at Emporium Specialties Co., where her mother also worked for 25 years, Dale stayed home to raise her children, Aarron and Ashley. She later cared for children in her home for 17 years, helping raise many of the Austin area’s kids and loving every one of them as her own. She was a member of the former Austin United Methodist Church and was a member and past president of the Austin Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
In October 2000, Dale gave her sister Phyllis one of her kidneys – a selfless gift of love that gave Phyllis 25 more years of life.
When her mother, Ruth, spent her final years in long-term care at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Dale and her sister Peggy visited several times a week and soon became adopted “room daughters” to many of the other residents. After Ruth passed, Dale kept going. She called bingo, snuck in treats (not always the healthiest), and showed up with little luxuries like sweet-smelling body wash so her friends could feel pampered. When long-term care at Charles Cole closed, Dale followed her friends to Sweden Valley Manor and kept right on spreading cheer.
A lifelong resident of Austin, Dale grew up in the very house she and Jerry bought from her father four years after they married. She took great pride in that home and taught her children to care for and appreciate everything they had. Her lawn was meticulous, never a blade of grass or a flower out of place, and her landscaping was admired by all who passed by. In fact, Jerry was never allowed to touch any part of the yard that people could see. Her green thumb lives on in her son, Aarron. She also loved decorating for every holiday, no matter the occasion. With blow molds, lights and yard decorations at every turn, her house could always be counted on to be lit up and celebrating, a tradition her daughter, Ashley, proudly carries on.
Dale is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry; her son, Aarron Hunsinger, and his husband, Christian Maher, of Meadville; her daughter, Ashley Schneider, and her husband, Curtis, of Muncy; her grandchildren, Greyson Lee Kerstetter, Lukas James Kerstetter, Corbin Schneider and Dennis Schneider; her sister, Peggy Dow; her brother-in-law, Donald Hunsinger; her nieces, Jennifer (Bill) Betts, Deanna (Benjamin) Brent, Kimberly (Dennis) Cooney, Laura Dow, Tracey Dow, Judith (Gerald) Meyers and Holly (Nick) Modock; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; her eight beloved granddogs; and her faithful lap companion, Rizzo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Ruth; her sister, Phyllis Dow; her brothers-in-law, Douglas Dow and Duane Dow; and her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hunsinger.
Family and friends may gather from 10am to 11am on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Austin Fire Hall. A celebration of life will follow promptly at 11am. Her cousin, Penny Bennett, and Pastor Donald Caskey, will lead a time of remembrance, with an opportunity for others to share their memories. A luncheon and a time to fellowship will follow. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Austin Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Association, PO Box 328, Austin, PA 16720.
Dale’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Dale, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Betty J. Ruth Kulp, 81, of Roulette
Betty J. Kulp “beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend”
ROULETTE, PA—Betty J. Ruth Kulp, 81, of Roulette, passed away peacefully with her loving son and daughter by her side on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Born on October 26, 1945, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Israel Willard and Evelyn Schueck Ruth.
Betty grew up in the Harleysville and Souderton area and was a proud 1963 graduate of Souderton High School. Shortly after marrying her beloved husband, “Butch,” on November 28, 1964 in Telford, PA, the couple relocated to Roulette, where they built their life and raised their family.
A woman of immense heart, dedication, and care, Betty spent her life serving her family, her faith, and her community. She was a dedicated member of the Fishing Creek Methodist Church. For many years, she poured her energy into her home as a devoted stay-at-home mom and ran a welcoming home daycare, providing a safe, nurturing environment for local children. Later in life, she brought her warmth and dependable nature to the roads, working for several years as a local school bus driver. She ultimately transitioned to a role as a transport service person for Potter County Human Services, eventually retiring from the same place as her husband, marking the end of a long and dedicated career for them both.
Outside of work, Betty shared a deep and beautiful bond with her husband. Together, they found great joy in the outdoors, sharing a love for hunting, fishing, and spending cherished time at their camp at Lamoka Lake. Whether raising her family, caring for the children in her neighborhood, or enjoying her retirement, her life was defined by her kindness, her work ethic, and her unwavering devotion to those she loved.
She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband of over 50 years, Andrew L. “Butch” Kulp, Sr., who passed away in 2015.
She is survived by her devoted children, Andrew L. “Andy” Kulp, Jr. of Roulette, and Tanya D. (George Steckel) Drabert of Bethlehem; and her two cherished grandsons, Ronald Drabert and Nick Steckel. She is also survived by her brother, Jay Ruth and his wife Kathleen, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In keeping with Betty’s wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Betty entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Betty, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Pitt-Bradford Unveils Roadmap to Sustainability
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford convened community stakeholders, students, faculty and staff, as well as representatives from the University of Pittsburgh to announce a new campus sustainability plan during an event Nov. 6.
The gathering highlighted the university’s vision for sustainability and its commitment to building a more sustainable campus and community through practical initiatives, education, innovation and collaboration. The plan emphasizes everyday actions, responsible use of resources, and opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community partners to work together to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
From the Office of: Glenn “GT” Thompson
The Good
Brews to Barns Act: American brewers generate nearly five million metric tons of spent grain each year, and many of them donate this by-product to local farmers and ranchers. To incentivize this relationship between agriculture and small businesses, I recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish an excise tax credit for brewers who donate their spent grain for local agricultural use. The Brews to Barns Act will help reduce input costs for our country’s producers, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies. I’m pleased to lead this legislation to provide relief to small breweries and farms across Pennsylvania.
Free Golden Afternoons Program to Feature Brandy Hirsh
Free Golden Afternoons Program to Feature Brandy Hirsh Teaching Chair Yoga Exercises on Tuesday, Nov. 17
At 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Deane Center lobby at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro, the free one-hour Golden Afternoons program, open to men and women ages 65 and older, will feature Brandy Hirsh, instructor at the Seasons Yoga Room, teaching chair yoga exercises for seniors.
“I’m particularly drawn to gentle and restorative styles of yoga. In this fast-paced world I want to spread the message that rest isn’t something you earn, it’s something you practice,” says Hirsh.
“I began practicing yoga in 2009 and started working towards being a certified yoga teacher in 2018. I received my RYT 200 in 2019. This is the foundational 200-hour yoga teacher training credential recognized by organizations like Yoga Alliance. It is the baseline requirement to teach group and private yoga lessons. In 2021, I received an additional certification in Yoga for Mental Health with instructor Cindy Beers.”
Hirsh opened the Seasons Yoga Room at the Deane Center in September of this year. It is located on the third floor and accessible by elevator. She holds classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. and on Tuesday afternoons at 3:45 p.m. for $10 per class.
Chair yoga modifies standard yoga poses to be performed while sitting in a chair and/or using a chair to provide support while participants stand to do some of the exercises. Goals include building strength, reducing back pain and improving balance.
A typical class focuses on breathing, mobility, gentle strength, and relaxation and improving flexibility and lower-leg circulation.
Among the common chair yoga exercises and poses are: Centering and Warm-Ups, Seated Mountain Pose, Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing), Neck Rolls and Shoulder Circles, Seated Cat–Cow and Seated Side Stretch, Seated Spinal Twist, Seated Forward Bend, Seated Triangle/Extended Side Angle, Seated Leg Lifts and Extensions, Ankle Circles and Foot Flexes, Seated Figure-Four/Pigeon Variation, Chair-Supported Warrior Poses (Warrior I or II), Seated Tree Pose and Seated Shavasana.
Free light refreshments will be provided.
Golden Afternoons is sponsored in part by the Wellsboro Electric Company, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Hodrick Realty and La Pulga Tequila.
Those planning to attend Hirsh’s free Golden Afternoons program are asked to RSVP (preregister) by visiting the Deane Center’s website at deanecenter.com. For more information about Golden Afternoons, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat and Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE), meat and poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels. In addition, the beef product contains Worcestershire sauce that contains anchovy (fish), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
Crafters and Vendors are Invited to Participate in the Tioga County Cat Project’s Meowy & Bright Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 12
Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in the Tioga County Cat Project’s Meowy & Bright Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Covington Community Center, 2150 North Williamson Road in Covington, PA. There is no setup fee, but it is requested that each vendor or crafter donate a raffle item to benefit this 501c3 non-profit organization.
Crafters sell items they make by hand, such as hand-knitted apparel, custom woodwork, or poured candles, while vendors sell anything from commercial goods to factory-made products, pre-packaged foods, vintage finds, or multi-level marketing/direct-sales merchandise like Tupperware or jewelry.