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March 2023
Gaines Township Supervisors Seek To Appoint Supervisor
Due to the passing of our good friend and long-time Supervisor, John Dingman, an unexpired term for Supervisor in Gaines Township is open. Supervisors are required to immediately fill an unexpired term by appointing a temporary replacement to complete the year. Upon appointment, the appointee will perform the duties of Supervisor until December 31st of 2023. The remaining 4 years of the unexpired term will be determined by the Voters in the November election, this position will not show in May on the Primary ballot. The position will be on the November ballot and open for Write-In Votes. Interested parties must reside in Gaines Township for a period of 12 months prior to appointment or running for office.
Anyone interested in the appointment should submit a letter of interest to Gaines Township, 1517 Route 6, Gaines PA, 16921, or by contacting the Gaines Township Municipal Office at 814-435-3563 no later than Friday, March 24, 2023.
Vote Ashley Gledhill For Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
Thank you to all of those who signed my Petition and thank you so much for your continued support, it means the absolute world to me. I will be listed as 2 on the ballot but hope to be number 1 in your hearts. It has been an honor and absolute privilege to serve as your Deputy Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts over the past five years.
During my years of service, I have had the rare opportunity of being trained on the job by our current Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts, Kathy Schroeder. I know the duties and responsibilities of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Court inside and out.
I am very well versed in criminal and civil procedure, which is a must for this position. I also have a deep passion for this job and working with the public.
Over the years I have had the opportunity to get to know a lot of you personally and professionally. I want to continue to serve the citizens of Potter County, without any disruption in service. There will be no growing pains or learning curves, as I currently assist our Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts on a daily basis.
I look forward to being your Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts and would appreciate your support and vote in the upcoming primary election. Vote experience; honesty and dedication. Vote Ashley Gledhill.
Endorsed by Kathy S. Schroeder, Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
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Coudersport Ambulance Dispatched To The Elementary School
On March 16 at 7:00 pm. Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to Coudersport Elementary School for a diabetic emergency
Roulette Ambulance to Port Allegany
At 4:21 PM on Thursday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to East Mill Street in Port Allegany for a psychiatric emergency.
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PennDOT Issues Update on Route 255/219 Safety Improvement Project
DuBois, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated drivers on its safety improvement project on Routes 255 and 219 between Treasure Lake and the Clearfield/Jefferson County line. The project will improve PennDOT’s ability to manage traffic flow through the corridor when it routes traffic off the Interstate due to traffic events.
Starting Monday, March 20, the contractor will begin installation of new traffic signal cabinets and controllers at the intersections along these routes. The existing signals must be disabled before installing the new ones. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control at these intersections while the contractor performs this work. Drivers should expect some delays during this work, but the contractor is timing the work so as not to interfere with school arrival and dismissal.
Overall work activity includes upgrading traffic signal controllers to include radar detection units and communications radios. It also includes installing closed-circuit televisions and dynamic message signs, guide rail installation, and miscellaneous construction.
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company of New Castle, PA, is the contractor on this $1.2 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in December, but all work is weather dependent.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
St. Marys Dispatched For One Vehicle Crash
At 4:14 PM on Thursday, St. Marys Fire Police have been dispatched to a one vehicle crash at the West Creek & Windfall Road intersection.
Michael P. Rachiele, 74, of Gaines, PA
Michael P. Rachiele, 74, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his home.
Born May 11, 1948 in Wurzburg, Germany, he was a son of the late Frank and Nora (Jordan) Rachiele. Mike was a 1967 Graduate of Galeton High School. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On April 13, 1974, he married the former Patricia Parker, who survives.
Mike worked as a machinist at St. Mary’s Carbon in Galeton. He was a member of the Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Ansonia, a member of the Galeton VFW and a member of the Gaines Game Feeders.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed trapping, loved hunting rattlesnakes, raccoons, deer and bear, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Patsy Rachiele of Gaines, he is survived by a son, Michael (Janae) Rachiele II, Naugatuck, CT; a daughter, Ricci (Brandon) Reed, Genesee, PA; four grandchildren, Elisha Rachiele, Grayson Reed, Oceana Rachiele and Daisy Rachiele; two sisters, Theresa Button, Galeton and Nancy Rachiele, New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mike was predeceased by four brothers, Benjamin, Kenneth, Lawrence and Daniel Rachiele.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at the family’s convenience. Military Honors will be accorded by the Tioga County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Irma Carol Geiser, 91, of Germania, PA
Irma Carol Geiser, 91, of Germania, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, PA.
Born March 10, 1932 in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Alma (Schnautz) Heuser. She was a 1950 Graduate of Galeton High School. Irma married Harold Geiser, who survives, they enjoyed 71 years together.
Irma played the organ at the Germania Lutheran Church for many years before it closed. She enjoyed baking, watching deer and other animals, working in her flower garden, helping others who were in need, and most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Harold Geiser, are two sons, Lynn (Marie) Geiser, Coudersport, PA and Lowell (Virginia) Geiser, Germania; a daughter, Michelle (Steve) Piaquadio, Germania; six grandchildren, Talia (Bill) Robertson, Valerie Geiser, Carolyn (Adam) Rohrer, Lauren (Peter) Grace, Braden (Kaiti) Piaquadio and Nathan (Elizabeth) Geiser; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00-11:00am at the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00am. The Rev. Rick Lehman and Pastor Lynn Geiser will co-officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to any animal shelter. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
HAMILTON-GIBSON CONCERT “LET IT BE: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES” IS THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 18 & 19
The Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs and local vocalists Penny Eckman and Houston Baker and his band are presenting “Let It Be: The Music of The Beatles” this Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and again this Sunday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This event is a fundraiser for the HG Choirs’ Spring Performance Tour to the Flight 93 Memorial and the Pittsburgh area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 12, 13 and 14.
Among the Beatles’ tunes being performed are: “Eleanor Rigby”, “Yesterday”, “Blackbird”, “Hey Jude”, “Yellow Submarine”, “Octopus’s Garden”, “Here Comes The Sun”, “Imagine”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, and “Back in the U.S.S.R.”
Choir members commented on which of the songs was their favorite to sing. Justin Gordon and Renae Casson, both of Wellsboro, chose “Let It Be.” “It’s a powerful song and has universal meanings,” Justin said. “It’s really inspiring and motivating,” said Renae “and definitely sticks with you.”
Gracie Bishop of Liberty and Rachel and Kiah James of Millerton chose “Eleanor Rigby.” “It really expresses a tragic story using a great combination of words and music,” Gracie said. “I really like the story it tells,” said Kiah. I connect with that. Our parents were Beatles fans so we’ve listened to Beatles’ music all our lives.” Rachel said, “I love Eleanor Rigby. I can relate to some of the descriptions of these lonely people, like ‘wearing a face that she leaves at the door.’”
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.
WINTER OUTINGS SERIES CONTINUES THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 18 & 19 WITH MAPLE WEEKEND
The Step Outdoors Winter Outings Series continues this Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Potter-Tioga Maple Producers 19th Annual Maple Weekend, including the Maple Weekend Open House at Hills Creek State Park this Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maple Weekend Open House at Hills Creek is This Saturday, March 18
Bring the whole family to Hills Creek State Park between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Saturday, March 18 for the Maple Weekend Open House. Free and open to the public, the one-day open house is being held in conjunction with the Potter-Tioga Maple Producers 19th Annual Maple Weekend. The park is in Charleston Township, seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Tioga County. The park’s address is 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
At Hills Creek, plan to spend 45 minutes to experience what each maple station has to offer. At the park’s sugarhouse, located near the beach parking area and large pavilion, visitors can find out how to ‘tap’ into this natural resource in their own backyards, see how pure maple syrup is processed from tree to table and taste the finished product.
Learn how to identify maple trees, how to tap them and collect sap, how the finished product is made and about the history of maple syrup making.
Large groups should contact the park by calling 570-724-4246 weekdays to schedule a private tour either on Maple Weekend or on a different date in-season as schedules and Mother Nature allows.
For more information about the open house, call Hills Creek State Park at 570-724-4246.
19th Annual Maple Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday, March 18 & 19
The Potter-Tioga Maple Producers 19th Annual Maple Weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19. The 23 participating maple producers in Tioga and Potter counties will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. To download the 19th Annual Maple Weekend brochure, which includes directions to each producer’s location and the type of maple products they will have available for purchase, visit www.pamaple.com.
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To learn more about all Winter Outings events or for updates, trail conditions, directions and more, visit https://www.stepoutdoors.org. Snow and ice updates are also posted on Facebook at Step Outdoors Tioga County PA.
Rose Marie (Torres) Jirgensons, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA
Rose Marie (Torres) Jirgensons, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was born on September 21, 1943 in SanJuan, Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Carlos and Albertina (Rosario) Torres and was the wife of the late Udo Jirgensons.
Rose was a flight attendant for American Airlines for 45 years, a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and loved her cats and traveling.
She is survived by a brother: Jose Torres of Miami, FL, two sisters: Luz Swontek and Santa Maria (Kenny) Swinnich both of Wellsboro, PA.
A viewing will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 10 to 11 am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.
Firefighters Dispatched To Possible Building Fire At Well Now Medical Facility in Bradford
At 2:15 PM on Thursday, Bradford & Derrick City firefighters have been dispatched to Well Now Urgent Care for a possible building fire.
Limestone dispatched with engine to scene on Bolivar Drive.
According to WESB, the fire was in x-ray equipment which was extinguished with damage limited to the lab area.
Delores “Dee” Walaski Taylor, 91, Carlisle, PA
“beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend”
CARLISLE, Pa.—Delores “Dee” Walaski Taylor, 91, born on November 9, 1931 in Coudersport, to Joseph and Gladys Davey Walaski, passed away just how she wanted and doing the things she enjoyed with loving friend and her extended family by her side Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle.
Known to most as Dee but best known by her family as wife, mom, mother dear, gram, grandma Dee Dee, aunt Dee and sister. Dee graduated Coudersport High School in 1949 and on June 24, 1950 she married her one true love, J. James “Jim” Taylor. She was a devout catholic and member of St Theresa’s Parish in Shinglehouse, where she joyfully sang with the choir. Dee enjoyed a few jobs early in life, working at the Coudersport Movie Theater and the Toy Factory, but none were greater than 71 years being a mother. Together Jim and Dee raised five children in Shinglehouse, Patricia, RoxAnn, Terry, Sheila and Jay.
Dee’s lived a long and at times adventurous life. She spent many of those years as a devoted at home wife of a pipeline operator. When the time came she traveled with Jim to those endeavors until his retirement when they became snow birds traveling from Shinglehouse to Florida. After Jim passed away Dee continued to travel the east coast and an occasional safari with her sister Rose Marie and daughter Dorrie including a trips to Las Vegas and Hawaii.
When traveling was no longer an option, Dee became a volunteer ombudsman with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. That strong advocacy made her an easy choice to become the Thornwald Home Resident Council President after she moved there for her home comfort and care. The Thornwald staff were all amazing people who loved Dee and provided outstanding care. Dee thrived there because of that love and compassion and made it a point to call each of them by name.
Her time at Thornwald was always brightened when her sister Jean and husband Don Grom would stop for a visit. The stakes were high during these visits because Dee is formidable card shark and a game of Skip-bo would be afoot.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Patricia & Robert Danforth of Onfallen, IL, RoxAnn & Daniel Dibble of Iron Station, NC, Terry & Judy Taylor of Cheyenne, WY, Sheila & Glenn Parsons of Midwest City, OK and Jay & Dorrie Taylor of Mechanicsburg; her sisters, Jean (Don) Grom of Bethlehem, Shirley Zebracki of Fredonia, NY; a brother Gary (Sue) Walaski of Coudersport; a sister-in-law, Soledad Walaski of Dallas, TX; 10 grandchildren, Todd, Erin, Jennifer, Riann, Korrie, Ann Marie, Kimberly, Scott, Daniel, and Joshua, 15 great-grandchildren, Shane, Logan, Payton, Kaleb, Kypton, Kindall, Keegan, Taylor, Carter, Elvis, Annalisa, Thadious, Elizabeth, Abigayle, Auroraa a great-granddaughter, Alayna Jo; and countless nieces, nephews and cousins all who loved her dearly!
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Gladys Walaski and John and Marie Taylor; husband, Jim; brothers, James and Bill Walaski; sisters, Nancy Walaski (Tom) Chitister, and Rose Marie Taylor (Bob) Sereno; bother-in-law, Pete (Marilyn) Taylor.
Family and friends may call from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm on Sunday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. Parish prayers will be recited at 2:30pm in the funeral home on Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, March 20, 2023, in St. Theresa Catholic Church, Puritan Street, Shinglehouse, with the Rev. Thomas E. Brown, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the activities department at the Thornwald Home, 442 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Dee entrusted her care to 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 Dee, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Elaine Mary Margaret Bell of Coudersport, PA
“beloved mother, sister, aunt, wife, artist, and friend to all”
Elaine Mary Margaret Bell of Coudersport, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born in Worcester, MA to Gordon A and Mary R (Philbin) Bell, she was raised in Shrewsbury, MA, graduating from Shrewsbury High School in 1967. After high school she lived in a wide variety of locations including Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, VA; Narragansett and Providence, RI; Worcester, Northborough, Boston, Cambridge and Somerville , MA; Windsor, West Hartford, Collinsville and Newington, CT and finally Coudersport, PA.
She holds a BA in Philosophy from Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, VA and a Masters in Creative Writing from Brown University in Providence, RI.
Elaine earned her living as a Technical Writer both independently and for a number of firms throughout the Northeast but her life passion was for her personal writing. Her prolific output of over 60 years includes plays, short stories, song lyrics and above all, her poetry. She was a loved member of every community she was a part of.
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Jesse Jane Bell of Richmond, VA; her husband, Jason Krug of Connecticut; her brother, Scott, his wife Pat and nephews, Ian and Evin Bell also of Connecticut; a cousin, Suzanne Gilrein of Massachusetts; and close friends and long term supporters, Linda Argenti and her wife Pat of Maine and Florida.
A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Elaine’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Elaine’s family 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 Elaine, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Black Forest Falcons Start With A Win
The Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team started their season with a 175-159 win over Smethport. It was an exceptionally cold and windy night which made shooting difficult for both teams. The Top 8 Black Forest Falcons:
Carl Bryant – 23
Lucas Risser – 23
Caine Wright- 22
Owen Daniels – 22
Blake Risser – 22
Tyler Boyd – 21
Cale DeLong – 21
Owen Gill – 21Their next match will be home against Oswayo Valley on March 28th at 430pm.
