Roulette Man Arrested For Public Drunkenness
February 2023
Roulette Ambulance to White Chopin’ Road
At 6:05 PM on Sunday, Roulette ambulance has been dispatched to White Chopin’ Road for altered mental status.
RECALLED. Coudersport dispatched.
Cornelius elected to CRCF board, Benson named president, Kothari honorary director
OLEAN, N.Y., February 6, 2023 — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board recently elected Sean Cornelius to its board of directors and named its slate of Foundation officers for 2023, including the election of Lucy Benson as board president, while also naming Dr. Yogini Kothari an honorary board member.
The board also re-elected six current board members to another three-year term.
Cornelius is the president of Weed Ross Agency, an insurance agency with locations in Ellicottville, Randolph and East Aurora.
Cornelius has some 20-years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning with working in his father’s State Farm office in his native Erie, PA during summers home St. Bonaventure University.
Cornelius joined Weed Ross in 2014 and was named president in 2016.
Cornelius will serve on the Foundation’s grant allocations committee, which he first joined in 2022.
The board of directors also elected Lucy Benson as board president.
Benson joined the CRCF board in 2016 and has faithfully served in a number of roles on the board in her 7 years of service.
Benson has been the chair of the grant allocations committee since 2018, and has been an elected officer since 2018. She was first elected as secretary in 2018 and served as board vice president for two years prior to being named president.
The board also named Dr. Yogini Kothari an honorary CRCF board member in recognition of her outstanding service and dedication to the CRCF board and community.
The CRCF board of directors elects honorary board members in recognition of their dedication and service to the board and its mission. Honorary board members may continue to attend board meetings and events but do not vote.
Dr. Kothari served as a board member from 2005-2018. Through her board tenure she was a member of the Foundation’s scholarship committee, which she co-chaired for a number of years, as well as the grant allocations committee.
Shortly after joining the board, Dr. Kothari and her husband Dr. Ashok Kothari together established the Kothari Family Endowment Fund, which provides a number of annual grants including two Kothari Family Health Care Scholarships for aspiring health care professionals each year and annual grants to the Olean Food Pantry and other organizations.
Over the years the fund has made possible more than $30,000 in grants and scholarships. The fund has grown to now support two annual scholarships of a minimum of $1,000 each.
Dr. Kothari and her husband were honored as the Friends of the Foundation in 2022.
“The board could not think of another individual more deserving of honorary board member status,” said Lucy Benson. “It is rare to find an individual like Dr. Kothari who is eager to lend a hand and meet any need in the community. Dr. Kothari exemplifies the giving and selfless nature that makes a great board member and community volunteer.”
The board also elected all of its officers for 2023, including Mike Kasperski as vice president, Sharon Myers as 2nd vice president, Wendy Brand as treasurer and Audra Stevens as secretary.
Shabana Chauhdry, Tony Evans, Mary Freeman, Mike Higgins, Sharon Myers and Carol Stitt, all currently serving board members, were re-elected for a three-year term beginning in 2023.
“We are so pleased to welcome Sean Cornelius to the CRCF board of directors, as well as all of our re-elected board members and newly appointed board officers,” said CRCF Executive Director Karen Niemic Buchheit. “It is the guidance and leadership of the board that has made CRCF the supportive, trusted and responsive leader in philanthropy it is today, and I have no doubt that Sean and all of our board members will only continue to raise the standard for CRCF in the years to come.”
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email foundation@cattfoundation.org, or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).
Adda M. Brace, 86, of Bradford, formerly of Cyclone, PA
Smethport – Adda M. Brace, 86, of Bradford, formerly of Cyclone, PA passed away Thursday (February 23, 2023) at The Pavilion at BRMC, Bradford.
She was born February 12, 1937 in Olean, the daughter of Manley and Alma Wixon Brace.
Adda was a 1955 graduate of Smethport High School and worked in the offices of Graef Cutting & Co. of Buffalo, NY.
She was a former member of the Cyclone Free Methodist Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Lee E. and Ralph A. Brace, along with three sisters; Alta L. Kauffman, Audrey J. Brace and Phyllis M. Brace.
In keeping with Adda’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held in Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Virginia E. Canfield, 94, of Smethport, PA
Virginia E. Canfield, 94, of Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (February 25, 2023) in Smethport.
She was born March 10, 1928 in Clermont, PA, the daughter of Willard and Mary Rice Rounsville. On May 11, 1946, in Smethport, PA, she married Sherman E. Canfield, Jr., who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Canfield worked most of her life as a hired house cleaner, but ultimately was a home maker tending to the needs of her family.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Smethport.
She is survived by three daughters:
Bonnie D. Stringer of Smethport, Connie C. Ferris of Bradford, and Diana L. Ewing of Mt. Jewett
Three grandchildren and six great grandchildren
One brother: Richard Rounsville of Smethport
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library, 123 S. Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Roger D. Grover, 63, of Smethport, PA
Roger D. Grover, 63, of Smethport, PA passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Margaret J. “Peg” Salada, 88, of Shinglehouse, PA
“beloved mother and grandmother”
Margaret J. “Peg” Salada, 88, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, January 27, 1935 in Helvetia, she was a daughter of Andrew and Florence Reagle Sulin. On July 21, 1951 in Harborceeek, she married James L. Salada, who passed away on October 15, 2006.
Peg attended the Helvetia Company School in Helvetia. She was first employed on the John Gresh farm in Girard. In June of 1971, Peg along with her husband and family, moved to Shinglehouse, owning and operating a dairy farm, Salada Farms. They also ran a trucking company, Salada Farms Express in Shinglehouse.
Peg was a member of Grace Bible Independent Church in Shinglehouse. She was a member of the former Perry Highway Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed being around animals, taking care of the farm calves, bottle feeding and medicating them. She also enjoyed riding her tractor. Her greatest love was her family.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Bradley W. “Brad” Salada and Allen A. (Amber) Salada, both of Shinglehouse; three daughters, Gloria Jean (Robert) Boozer of Cochranton, Patricia Ann Salada of Bowman, SC, and Terri Lynn (Dave) Sliwinski of Stoneboro; seventeen grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward (Bobby Ann) Sulin of DuBois; and several nieces and nephews.
Peg was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 55 years; a son, James K. Salada; three grandchildren, Tyler Boozer, Mason Boozer, and Carrie Boozer; and a brother, Al Joe Sulin.
Family and friends may call from 10am to 12 noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coon Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon with Roger N. Hain, pastor emeritus of Black Creek Baptist Church, and Pastor Phil Seely of Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be next to her husband in the East Sharon Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peg’s name may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 475, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14203; or to Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coon Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16478.
Peg’s final arrangements have been entrusted 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 Peg, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
PERFORMANCES OF HAMILTON-GIBSON’S PRODUCTION OF “EXIT LAUGHING” ARE MARCH 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 AND 12
Photo by John Eaton
After breaking into the funeral home and “borrowing” their good friend’s ashes, the three remaining members of the card-playing group are sure that the police are at their door to arrest them and retrieve their urn-inhabiting friend, Mary. Pictured are: (from left to right): Natalie Kennedy as Leona, Robin Gaige as Millie and Deb Sawyer as Connie.
Performances of Hamilton-Gibson’s production of “Exit Laughing,” a laugh-out-loud, fun-filled story of three women who are all feeling lost due to the death of their friend, Mary, the fourth member of their bridge club.
One of the three has the bright (and illegal) idea of “borrowing” their friend’s ashes from the funeral home and bringing them to their weekly bridge night.
What ensues is a wild time as the three bare their hidden souls and explore a whole new way of approaching life—while they have it.
Add a distraught daughter who has been stood up by a boyfriend one too many times, a visit from the law and plenty of beverage therapy for a night none of them will ever forget.
Deb Sawyer plays Connie, owner of the house where the bridge group meets. The other bridge club members are: Robin Gaige as Millie and Natalie Kennedy as Leona. Amanda Fleming is Rachel, Connie’s daughter and Travis Twoey is the policeman.
Performances of this hilarious adult comedy will be in the Warehouse Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, March 3 and 4 and 10 and 11 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, March 5 and 12.
Admission is $16 for adults and $8 for youth 18 and under. Tickets are available online at hgp.booktix.com.
For more information, call Hamilton-Gibson Productions at 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.
EMMF CABIN FEVER JAZZ CONCERT WITH BRAM WIJNANDS IS SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Photo provided..Bram Wijnands
The Penn Wells Hotel at 62 Main Street in Wellsboro will be jumping and jiving with hot jazz as Bram Wijnands from Kansas City, Missouri takes over the piano during the Endless Mountain Music Festival Cabin Fever Jazz Concert.
On Saturday night, March 4, the doors at the Penn Wells Dining Room will open for ticketholders at 6:45 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show and dancing. Wijnands will play the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and the barrelhouse blues.
He brings his joyful exuberance and showmanship to all of his concerts. They are personal, intimate and keep people coming back for more. He lures his audience in, sharing information about each piece he is about to play punctuated by his sense of humor and insights. His technical skill, dexterity and knowledge bring each tune to life.
Saturday night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be a pre-show dinner in the Penn Wells Dining Room followed by Wijnands’ performance. The pre-show dinner is $30 per person plus tax. Concert tickets are $30 per person.
For Saturday night concert ticket information, call the Endless Mountain Music Festival at 570-787-7800 orvisit endlessmountain.net. For reservations for the Saturday night dinner, call the Penn Wells Hotel at 570-724-2111.
National Country Act to be at this year’s July 4th Celebration in Mansfield
This summer, there will be a free concert with country star John Berry at Tioga County’s 4th of July celebration in Mansfield.
KC101 Hometown Country, a local radio station, is working with the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce and the Mansfield Lions Club to offer the free concert.
“KC101 is proud to provide much of the funding for the concert from the $50,000 that we have pledged to give back to our community in 2023,” said Kevin Thomas, owner of KC101.
John Berry has had 11 hit songs. Among them are: “Your Love Amazes Me, “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye”, “I Think About It All The Time”, “She’s Taken A Shine” and “Give Me Back My America.”
The show will be in Straughn Auditorium at 7 p.m. on July 4th and will end in time for everyone to see the spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., which will be launched from Mansfield University.
There will be vendors set up outside Straughn Auditorium both before and after the concert, including a beer booth for those over 21.
For vendor information, contact the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce at 570-662-3442.
Cameron County Children and Youth Services is seeking full-time County Caseworker position
CASEWORKER 1 VACANCY
Cameron County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker position. Caseworkers provide a range of case management services to children and families to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Salary: $37,000 (with a $2,000 increase upon completion of training and promotion to Caseworker 2)
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree which includes, or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR a combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Qualified applicants must apply for the position at www.employment.pa.gov.
Clearances and a valid driver’s license will be required.
Education Opportunity: Caseworkers with a bachelor’s degree, who are employed by Children and Youth Services for a minimum of two years, may be eligible for the CWEL program, which provides substantial financial support, including tuition and other expenses, to a caseworker in completing a graduate level degree. Individuals enrolled in this program would enter into a contract with the agency to continue employment following their studies for a period of time.
For further information, please contact Children and Youth Services at (814) 486-9351 or email hfarren@cameroncountypa.com.
YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair
YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24 and Monday, February 27 at its Administrative Office located at 24 West Corydon Street in Bradford, PA. The job fair will feature both full-time and part-time positions currently open at YWCA Bradford.
YWCA Bradford is seeking candidates who want to make a difference in someone’s life! Open positions include Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Program Staff and Sexual Assault Advocate.
YWCA Bradford offers full-time employees competitive pay, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick days/bereavement leave, AFLAC, Colonial Life and YW Retirement.
Those interested must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and must be at least 18 years old. Applicants should provide a copy of their resume. For more
information, contact ywcaadmin@ywcabradford.org
Aveanna Healthcare Is Hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs and DCWs
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FOURTH THROUGH TENTH GRADERS LIVING IN GALETON, SOUTHERN TIOGA AND WELLSBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITIES CAN REGISTER BEGINNING THIS COMING MONDAY, FEB. 27 FOR HAMILTON-GIBSON’S FREE “CATS” WINTER THEATRE ARTS CAMP IN WELLSBORO
Fourth through tenth graders who live in Galeton, Southern Tioga or Wellsboro Area School District communities and attend public or private schools or are home schooled are invited to participate in Hamilton-Gibson’s “CATS” Winter Theatre Arts Camp.
The camp is free. Each camper will receive the script, printed materials, a T-shirt and instruction in theatre arts.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 27, the invitation to participate and the registration form for the camp being held in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro will be available on the Hamilton-Gibson website at hamiltongibson.org or can be requested by calling HG at 570-724-2079 or emailing hamgib@gmail.com.
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, March 2, at the following locations:
- Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.
People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.
CRCF Community Fund grant applications due April 21
OLEAN, N.Y., February 23, 2023 — The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 21.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support nonprofit projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
Margaret J. “Peg” Salada, 88, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Margaret J. “Peg” Salada, 88, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a long illness.
Family and friends may call from 10am to 12 noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coon Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon.
A complete will follow.
Peg’s final arrangements have been entrusted to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
June F. GRAY, 93, of Ulysses, PA
June F. GRAY, 93, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 in her home.
Born June 29, 1929, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Henry Jacob and Violet June Lambert Fox. She was married to Wilbur L. Gray, who predeceased her on August 28, 1991. June was employed in the cafeteria by the Northern Potter School District for 25 years. She was a 40-year member of the First Baptist Church of Ulysses, current member of the Gold Church, Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, Ulysses Library volunteer, and served as a Potter County Hospice volunteer for 25 years. June was honored as Ulysses Citizen of the Year.
Surviving are: five children, Robert L. (Joann) Gray of Camp Hill, John A. (Mary) Gray of Hornell, NY, Wilbur H. (Sue) Gray of Middletown, Darlene Thompson of Ulysses, and Sandra (Hal) Dibble of Westfield; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald H. Fox of New Stanton; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a grandson, Joshua Dibble.
Friends may call at Gold Church, 2402 SR 49 W, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 5:00 PM. Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gold Church, 2402 SR 49 W, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Hulda V. McCUTCHEON, 95, of North Bingham, PA
Hulda V. McCUTCHEON, 95, of North Bingham, PA, died Saturday, February 25, 2023 in her home. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
F. Bruce Whitman, of Emporium, PA
F. Bruce Whitman, of Emporium, PA, sadly passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 83.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Goyt and Leroy Whitman and his daughter Missy Peterson.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wertz Keeney Whitman also of Emporium, PA. He leaves behind his children, Michele (Faron) Clouser of Mechanicsburg, PA, Diane (Timothy) Williamson of Summerville, SC, David Keeney of Emporium, PA, Joseph (Heather) Whitman of Elizabethtown, PA, and Michael (Kelly) Whitman of Camp Hill, PA.
He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Cassandra Reigle, Bryan Williamson, Alex Williamson, Zachary Whitman, Elizabeth Cossaboon, Ashley Williamson, Meghan Keeney, Lexi Whitman and Tyler Whitman as well as five great-grandchildren, Jenalyse, Emerson, Briella, Xander and Millie and another on the way.
Bruce was born on May 11, 1939, in Carlisle, PA and was a member of the 1957 graduating class from Alexis DuPont High School in Delaware.
One of Bruce’s many talents was being blessed with the ability to put pen to paper and eloquently express anything and everything and as such enjoyed a successful career as a sportswriter for the Patriot News for thirty-three years. He was well known as an outdoors enthusiast and retired after 15 years serving as Assistant Director for the Information & Education Bureau of the Pennsylvania State Game Commission.
After officially retiring, he continued his love for the outdoors and writing when he relocated to Cameron County, PA and fulfilled his dream when he began writing for the Cameron County Echo, a position he held until his passing.
Bruce was a member of the Sinnemahoning Sportsman Club, American Legion, and the VFW.
In addition to his love for sports and the outdoors, he taught himself how to play bass guitar after retiring and became a member of a band.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the K.M. Knight Funeral Home, 31 Second Street, Highspire, PA. A visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life following the service at the Penn Harris Gun Club, of which Bruce was a lifetime member, located at 201 Richardson Rd., Middletown, PA 17057.
