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February 2023
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, February 24, 2023 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. Outreach Hours Set for March 2  To help ensure access to state government information and services, I will host monthly outreach office hours at the following locations on Thursday, March 2:• Emporium Borough Office – 9-10 a.m. • Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon. Services available include assistance with any state-related issues or concerns, driver license and vehicle registration applications, and applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug assistance programs. Veterans Services Available  Area veterans are invited to contact my office to schedule appointments to talk with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they are getting the services and support they need. Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet. Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule for March is as follows: • Coudersport office: Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment. • Bradford office: Wednesday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment. • Kane office: Wednesday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment. Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate. Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics Conclude Next Week  The last two clinics to assist with filing for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program will be held next week in Bradford and Austin.If you haven’t been able to attend any of the clinics, you are always welcome to stop by the offices in Bradford, Coudersport or Kane for help. There is no cost for assistance, and no appointments are needed. Just bring the necessary documentation. Next week’s schedule is as follows: Monday, Feb. 27 • Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford – 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 • Austin Borough Building, 21 Turner St., Austin – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are available by calling my office, or visit the Department of Revenue online here. Two Area School Districts Receive Grants for Cafeteria Upgrades  Grants were awarded to two area school districts this week to help with the purchase of needed cafeteria equipment. The Oswayo Valley School District was awarded more than $43,000, while the Smethport Area School District received more than $34,000. The grants come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are awarded to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Schools often use the grants to purchase items such as new refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers. Across the state, more than $2.7 million in funding was awarded to 130 schools. Bill to Bring Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Moving in House  We finally returned to voting session this week and worked on legislation that aims to bring justice for adult survivors of child sex abuse whose cases are beyond the statute of limitations.House Bill 1 of special session proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow such victims to take civil action against their alleged perpetrators, regardless of when the abuse occurred. The “window” to take such action would be opened for a period of two years. Amending the Constitution requires the passage of identical legislation in two consecutive sessions, as well as the approval of voters in a referendum. This legislation was previously approved twice and poised for placement on the ballot until the Wolf administration failed to properly advertise the question as required by law. House Bill 2 aims to provide the same opportunity to child sex abuse victims but through a regular statute rather than constitutional amendment. Many legislators believe the constitutional amendment is required because the change could otherwise be unconstitutional. As of this writing, the bills are pending final consideration in the House. It is unknown if the Senate will consider them. PA Tourism Office Releases Happy Traveler Guide  The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has released its 2023 Happy Traveler Guide, highlighting must-see attractions and exciting events for people of all ages. It’s a great resource for planning future getaways right here in PA!Sign up to receive a free hard copy of the guide or simply view it online at www.visitPA.com. Happy travelers also can sign up to receive Happy Thoughts, a digital newsletter, in their inbox each month. Additionally, happy travelers can always refer to visitPA’s social media channels to discover the latest hot spots and get inspired for their next getaway. Marking ‘America Saves Week’  Next week, Feb. 27 through March 3, marks “America Saves Week,” an initiative launched in 2007 to encourage Americans to take steps to grow their savings. To aid in that goal, the Pennsylvania Treasury is presenting three free webinars on important savings topics: • Protecting Your Savings: Tuesday, Feb. 28, at noon. Information about cybersecurity and safeguarding your financial information. • Covering College Costs: Wednesday, March 1, at noon. Covers affordable ways to save and pay for higher education. • Overview of Treasury’s Consumer Savings Programs: Thursday, March 2, at noon. Highlights the PA 529, Keystone Scholars, and PA ABLE programs. To register for one or more of these free webinars, visit www.pa529.com/webinars. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) will offer five new podcasts, releasing one each day of the week starting Monday. The topics include Saving Automatically, Saving for the Unexpected, Saving for Major Milestones, Paying Down Debt is Saving and Saving at Any Age. The podcasts can be found on iTunes, Spotify or anywhere listeners connect with their podcasts. The public can also listen at www.PHFA.org by clicking on the podcast icon at the top-left corner of the homepage. These special podcasts will be available under the “Master Your Money” podcast series produced by PHFA as an educational tool for consumers. Recognizing the Future of Agriculture  This week, Feb. 18-25, 2023, is National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, a time to recognize the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in agriculture. Founded in 1928, FFA was established to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. There are nearly 9,000 FFA chapters combined in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Pennsylvania FFA Association consists of more than 13,000 members from chapters across the Commonwealth. It is a student-led organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. |
Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Weekly Roundup
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  Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh and Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Market Development Cheryl Cook joined leadership from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Feeding Pennsylvania to highlight upcoming, significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that will take effect starting March 1, 2023.RecapSee More |
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 Ag Secretary Redding Hopes to Grow Pennsylvania Agriculture With Governor Shapiro The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of great conferences, kicking off with the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, and leading into the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention, the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit and Innovation Forum, and many other events. These wintertime meetings provide moments to come together and reflect on the year that has just passed, to be grateful and mindful of what agriculture, and the people who make this industry possible, bring to all of our tables.Read More |
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 Department of Agriculture Adds Six Counties to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine, Announces Grants and Actions to Help Slow the SpreadSecretary Redding announced that six counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest now includes 51 counties.Read More |
 Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms, 3,047 Acres in 21 Counties from Future Development The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more than $10 million in state, county, and local dollars preserves prime farmland for the future, helping Pennsylvania farms continue to feed our families and our economy.Read More |
 The Shapiro Administration Announces Expanded Funding To Grow Farm Businesses Secretary Redding announced that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center has boosted funding by $200,000 to meet demand for Farm Vitality Planning Grants. The PA Farm Bill grants fund strategic business planning to expand, diversify, or transition ownership of farms to the next generation. This new funding is the latest example of Governor Shapiro’s commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of the agricultural industry and rural communities in Pennsylvania.Read More |
| Agriculture Secretary Provides Update On Animal Health Concerns Following East Palestine Train Derailment Secretary Redding released the following statement on animal health concerns following the East Palestine train derailment.Read MoreOnline Train Derailment Dashboard |
 Shapiro Administration Awards School Food Equipment Grants to 130 Local Communities The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million in grant funding to 130 local education agencies (LEA) across the commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias.Read MoreFood Service Grant Awards |
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 Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro visited the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to bring awareness to upcoming federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and encourage continued support for Pennsylvania’s charitable food network from food banks to soup kitchens.See More |
 Secretary Redding spent Presidents Day in Adams County for the 2023 Winter Commercial Tree Fruit School. This event is the largest county-level training event for tree fruit producers in the state! Fruit growers are so important to the agriculture industry and hold plenty of opportunity for the future of our state. See More |
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 FREE Animal Care Workshops The Center for Dairy Excellence, the Professional Dairy Managers of PA, and the PA Beef Council are hosting five FREE animal care workshops in various counties during March and April. The workshops will help boost your skills and get certified in key animal welfare areas within the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program. A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Learn More |
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Fremer and Bizzak End Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Predator Hunt or Trap
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Joe Fremer tripled on coyotes this past weekend for Rolfe Beagle Club’s
Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap. Joe harvested a 32.0 female coyote Friday morning in
Jefferson County when he spotted the coyote in a field with his infrared scope. Joe switched to
Elk County Friday evening and harvested a 32.6# female coyote over bait at 7:30 p.m. On
Sunday, Joe harvested a 30.0# female coyote at 12:30 a.m. in Elk County that came in to an
electronic call. Joe shoots a .223 rifle.
Josh Bizzak was the last successful hunter to register his harvest on Day 6. Josh shot a 29.4#
female coyote in Jones Township, Elk County, shortly after midnight on Saturday. Josh used a
.17 Hornet and an electronic call. Josh started the weekend off by harvesting a female gray fox
weighing 11.6# on Saturday evening near 10:00 p.m.
Furthermore, Josh gave the spectators an “ooh and aah” moment when he brought out an
otter he had harvested earlier and frozen. Josh just knew the young folks watching the weigh-
in would appreciate seeing an otter. Well done, Josh!
Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be holding their 11 1h Annual, Statewide, 10-
Day Coyote and Crow Hunt from August 30 to September 9.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AMERICAN MARTENS
As the Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to explore the possibility of American marten reintroduction within Penn’s Woods, the agency will be providing opportunities to learn more.
Having disappeared from Pennsylvania more than 120 years ago, the American marten once was a common native species that inhabited forested areas within the state. The marten, belonging to the mustelid family, is the same size as the American mink having a similar length to a fox squirrel.
Martens are true omnivores eating a large diversity of mammals, plants, insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. The largest portion of their diet is made up of rodents, plant material and insects.
Roulette ambulance was dispatched for altered level of consciousness
On February 24 at 7:36 pm. Roulette ambulance was dispatched to Trout Brook Rd. for altered level of consciousness
Roulette Ambulance to Burleson Avenue
At 6:43 PM on Friday, Roulette ambulance has been dispatched to Burleson Avenue for difficulty breathing.
Cellular Phone Number Listed For Coroner’s Office or Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home
Frontier long distance lines not working in Shinglehouse. If you need us at the Funeral Home or at the Coroner’s Office, please call our cell,
716-378-5090.
Thank you,
Kevin & Patty Dusenbury
Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse
Potter County Coroner’s Office
SMETHPORT MAN ACCUSED OF POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
(SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania) (February 24, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that charges have been filed against a Smethport man accusing him of viewing and/or possessing hundreds of images of child pornography.
Daniel MERRICK (age 64) was charged by the Computer Crimes Unit of the Pennsylvania State Police with more than 800 images or videos of child pornography. Additionally, MERRICK was charged with Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (using an electronic device to commit the crimes). The complaint alleges the crimes occurred between July 6, 2022 and February 10, 2023.
MERRICK was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $20,000 straight and was scheduled to appear for central court at the McKean County Courthouse on March 9. He was remanded to the McKean County Jail.
Source: McKean County District Attorney’s Office
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/smethport-man-accused-possessing-child-pornography
Austin Ambulance to Costello Avenue
At 3:52 PM on Friday, Austin Ambulance dispatched to Costello Avenue for a person ill.
Louise Smith, 95, of Covington, PA
Louise Smith, 95, of Covington, PA passed away peacefully with loving care and family by her side at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA on February 23, 2023.
Louise was born June 30, 1927, in Leroy, PA to the late Ivaldia ”Val” and Helen Turner. She graduated from Covington High School where she met the love of her life, Chester H. Smith, to whom she was married from 1945 until his passing in December 2012.
Surviving daughters are Linda (James) Crosby, Lynchburg, VA; Barbara Smith (Kathleen Carico), Covington, PA; and Marilyn (Charles) Carlton, Verona, VA. Surviving brother is Jack (Mary) Turner of Covington.
She was preceded in death by two daughters: Connie Lee Smith in 1950; and Elaine (Thomas) Hazelton in 2018; and by a great-grandson, Dawson Clay in 2010; a sister Marie, and two brothers, Jim and Bob.
The 16 grandchildren are Scott, Michelle, Shaun, Lindsay, Lauren, Allison (Crosby); Brian, Julie, Matthew, Mark, Amanda (Hazelton); and Nathan, Jared, Justin, Will, and Logan (Carlton). She is also survived by many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved and served them all with tirelessness and grace, leaving them and her friends with many happy memories.
Louise loved serving her Lord at both the Covington Baptist and Bakerburg Community Churches, playing organ for church services and numerous weddings and funerals for at least 65 years, a particularly special accomplishment not just for the length of time but because she was also self-taught and much requested.
Louise took over her father’s insurance business in the late 1960s when he was no longer able, and successfully ran it until she sold it and worked for that agency in Blossburg. Later, as township secretary she learned computing to do payroll and kept learning. Alongside all of that she created a warm home and assisted Chet with the auto business, horses, and beef cattle. Her community service included election board duty and running a notary public service from her home for many years.
Calling hours will be Saturday March 4, 2023, from 4 to 6 pm at Tussey-Moser Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Memorial Service service will be on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with Louise and Chet’s former pastor, Dave Dressler, officiating.
Interment will be at Gray Cemetery in Covington.
To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Bradford Firefighters Dispatched For Possible Commercial Fire
At 2:51 PM on Friday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched to a possible commercial structure fire at 24 South Center Street. Residents evacuated. Fire on first floor.
NEW ALBUM RELEASE SHOW FOR POCONO JONES & THE BEAR IS THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 25
A release show for “Live at Cambridge Sound Studios,” the first album by Pocono Jones & The Bear is this Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The Bear is folk/blues artist Paul Wilkinson who lives in the Philadelphia area, but is originally from Westfield and Pocono Jones is Brad Hinton.
Wilkinson and Hinton have been performing as a duo for about five years. This is the first album the two have done together. They met about 15 years ago through bands they both played in around the Philadelphia area.
They will perform ten selections from their live acoustic album recorded during the pandemic in a back-to-the-basics folk music session. Most are familiar songs and four are originals.
Wilkinson was born and raised in Westfield. “My dad and brother both played guitar. I started playing guitar when I was 12,” he said. “I jammed with friends in high school.” In 2001, he graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School.
“I have been living in Chester County, Pa. for almost 20 years,” Wilkinson said. “I was more serious about music in West Chester Pa. where I performed at open mics and made new friends. Mason Porter was the first band I played with that released albums – about five. Since then, I have released my own album ‘400 Bears.’”
Asked why they had decided to release their new album in Wellsboro, Wilkinson said, “We have toured up to Wellsboro before and played at the Roost. It is always great to come back to my home area. And the Deane Center seemed like a great opportunity to celebrate our new record.”
The release show is BYOB with audience members encouraged to bring their favorite beverages and snacks.
Admission is $20. To purchase tickets and reserve a table, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.
FIRE IN THE GLEN CONCERT IS THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 24
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This Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., clap, sing and dance to blistering fiddle tunes, mug-thumping pub songs and a few soulful ballads and airs performed by Fire in the Glen (shown) along with the band’s own brand of “Celtic eclectic” at the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Playing and singing a blend of traditional Irish, Scottish and maritime tunes will be Tom Knapp on fiddle and bódhran drum, Amanda Wells on guitar, and Rod Nevin on pennywhistle, ukulele and Scottish smallpipes. This concert is BYOB with audience members encouraged to bring their favorite beverages and snacks. To purchase tickets and reserve a table, call 570-724-6220. Admission is $30.
Daniel E. Hasney, 87, of Old Kane Rd. in Wilcox, PA
Daniel E. Hasney, 87, of Old Kane Rd. in Wilcox, PA passed away Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 22) at his residence.
He was born Aug. 6, 1935, in Wilcox, the son of the late John and Anna (Adams) Hasney. On April 30, 1960, in Wilcox, he married Donna Rolfe, who survives.
Mr. Hasney had worked at Penn Tech in Johnsonburg for 40 years. He then worked as a consultant for Asten Johnson for 18 years. He was a life long member of the Wilcox Sportsman Club and also the Wilcox American Legion where he currently was serving as 2nd Vice Commander. He was an avid outdoorsman and gardener and he truly loved spending time at his camp.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Valerie (Carl “Scott”) Cook of Ridgway and Vicky (Bryan) Punk of James City; one son Lance Hasney of Wilcox; three granddaughters, Lisa (Jeffery) Jacobs, Amy (Patrick) Pistner and Alison (Michael) Matula; a step grandson, Michael (Hannah) Punk; a step granddaughter, Melissa (Ryan) Smith; a great-granddaughter, Sidney Pistner; a great-grandson, Remy Pistner; a step great-granddaughter, Kenna Punk; a step great-grandson, Nolan Punk, and a great great-granddaughter, Addison Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Joseph, Lawrence and Francis Hasney.
Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will take place on March 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St Anne’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Wilson, as celebrant. Burial with military honor’s will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc . is in charge of services.
June F. GRAY, 93, of Ulysses, PA
June F. GRAY, 93, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, February 23, 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.
Richard D. “Rick” Ingerick, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA
Richard D. “Rick” Ingerick, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
He was born on October 21, 1955 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Richard M. and Pauline (Whitney) Ingerick and was the husband of Linda (Douglas) Ingerick.
Rick was a machinist working in the aircraft industry for many years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Linda D. (Douglas) Ingerick, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA
Linda D. (Douglas) Ingerick, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
She was born on June 25, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Tompkins) Douglas and was the wife of Richard “Rick” Ingerick.
Linda was formerly employed by Wundies, Wellsboro, PA and Truck-Lite of Wellsboro, PA.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm at the Niles Valley Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA with Pastor Bob Treat officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets
Unleash your productivity and take control of your data with our Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets class! Th
one-hour evening session is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills in managing and organizing
information. With our experienced instructor, you will learn the basics of creating, editing, and formatting Excel
spreadsheets, as well as using basic formulas and functions. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your
professional skills and make a positive impact on your work. Register now and join us for this engaging and
informative class!
This class, taught by Brent Bryant, Networking and Security Instructor at the Seneca Highlands CTC, is
scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office.
The cost is $20/person. The registration deadline is Monday, February 27 th . To register, call (814) 274-4877 or
go to www.pottercountyedcouncil.org .
OV Cafeteria Receives Food Service Equipment Grant
Oswayo Valley School District
We are excited to announce that the OV Cafeteria received a Food Service Equipment Grant in the amount of $43,460 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant monies will be used to purchase a new dishwasher and stationary kettle. The USDA awarded over $2.7 million dollars to 130 school districts across the state, including Oswayo Valley.
ELK COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF POETRY OUT LOUD CONTEST
[RIDGWAY, PA]
The Elk County Council on the Arts is proud to announce the winners of the regional contest of Poetry Out Loud. The student winners are Caitlin Blessel from St. Marys High School with Sean McKean of Oswayo Valley High School as the runner up.
Poetry Out Loud – presented in partnership with Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA), the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Poetry Foundation – is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. Since the program began in 2005, more than 4.1 million students across the country have participated in Poetry Out Loud.
Ruth Katherine Thompson, 100, of Coudersport, PA
Ruth Katherine Thompson, 100, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Cole Manor in Coudersport.
Funeral arrangements, being conducted by Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Port Allegany Ambulance to Benson Hollow Road
At 10:24 AM on Friday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been called to Benson Hollow Road for difficulty breathing.
Tena M. MANNY, 57, of Mills, PA
Tena M. MANNY, 57, of Mills, PA, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.
Born January 25, 1966, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Fay Hand Meise. She was married to Reuben John Manny, who survives. Tena attended Northern Potter High School and was employed by K&W in Westfield for many years.
Surviving besides her husband, Reuben, are: three children, Sherry (Jeff) Dennis of Westfield, Reuben Manny of Elmira, NY, and Cathy Thompson of Ulysses; five grandchildren, Aspyn Dennis, Brittani Thompson, Aeyona Dennis, Courtney Thompson, and Azaria Dennis; three brothers, Charles (Joanne) Wright of Knoxville, Terry (Cindy) Wright of Galeton, and Jason Meise of Westfield; three sisters, Joanie Caane of Duke Center, Lisa K. Wright of Westfield, and Kelly (Dave) Erhard of Ulysses; uncles; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 6:00 PM. Rev. Sean Grossman will officiate. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to U.S. Renal Care Wellsboro, 70 Plaza Lane, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Think About It
Secret Place
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Do you have a secret place, a place that you can be alone? It’s not that it’s actually secret but it’s your go to place when you want peace and quiet. For some oddly enough it’s the bathroom. For others it might just be a chair where they can curl up with a hot beverage and a book. I actually have a couple. In the house I have the basement, “Cave”. Although not finished, it is complete with a couch, comfortable chairs and a fireplace. Soft lighting sets it off into a quiet and cozy nook. I also have the Sunroom. It’s heated and filled with windows. Finally, on the hill behind my house is a swing. Even in the winter, I can find time to escape to that spot for quiet reflection and solitude. One of my granddaughters, after being out of breath from walking up the hill, asked me why I had put the swing so far up the hill. I replied that it keeps people away, she replied, “It works”.
The reality is we all need a quiet place to reflect and think. We need alone time, or down time as some call it. It’s healthy and rejuvenating at the same time. It’s a place to destress. Hopefully it’s a place that others will let you be without interruption. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes there’s a Martha in our lives. If you’re not familiar with Mary and Martha, you can read about them in Luke 10:38-42. The Martha’s in our life believe that “idle hands are the devil’s workshop”. In other words, you should be doing something other than sitting around. Growing up it might have been said like this, “If you can’t find something to do I’ll find something for you”. Sadly, there are many who feel guilty for taking down time. They feel that they need to be doing something and if they’re not then somehow that makes them bad or less valuable.
Even though I have my secret places I still struggle with being idle for too long. Consequently, I really don’t rest. But if I’m going to live like Jesus lived then I need to learn to be okay with solitude. I don’t need to be busy all the time and even though I can hear the voice of my father telling me that he’ll find something for me to do, I have to remember that being quiet is okay. Quieting the accusing voice isn’t that easy is it? Thank about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
North Central Supply will be closed this week.
We will be closed for a family medical reason that will not allow us to be there.
Thank you for your understanding.
We will reopen Thursday 3-1-23
John
NCS
