The members of Women Who Care awarded $45,300 in grants to 13 local organizations at their 2023 annual business meeting held at the Johnsonburg Firehall. Grant recipients were presented with checks by members of the Women Who Care Steering Committee. Front: Leslie Bauer, Elk Co. Humane Society; Women Who Care Steering Committee Members, June Sorg, Kris Kronenwetter, Barb Duffy, Diane Colgan, and Paula Micale; Elizabeth Mader, Faithful Quilters. Middle Harriet Stahli and Gloria Molella from Helping Hands Food Pantry; Kathy Ford, Neighbors Feeding Neighbors; Chi Catalone, PSU Suicide Prevention; Laura Funaki, Friends of Twin Lakes. Back: Elizabeth Erich, Humane Society; Sean Rockmore, Cen-Clear; Joe Jacob, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys; Nick Burdick, St. Marys Ambulance Association; Bob Asti and Bill Kraus, Crystal Fire Department.
Grant recipients missing from photo were Special Olympics, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services and Tri-county Rails to Trails.
Women Who Care awards $45,300 in grants at Annual Meeting
Women Who Care (WWC) awarded $45,300 in grants to local nonprofit organizations after 190 members of WWC cast their votes for their favorite projects at the Annual Meeting in October. Women Who Care brings women from diverse backgrounds together to combine their philanthropic leadership and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving.
The 2023 annual meeting was held at the Johnsonburg Firehall. Attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner, grant presentations and voting, entertainment by the Allegheny Harmonizers, the awarding of grants, and a delightful social evening with members and guests.
A new scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford was created to memorialize Thomas Sheeley, a longtime member of the facilities staff who died last year.
The Thomas J. Sheeley Memorial Scholarship will benefit a Pitt-Bradford upperclass student making progress toward their degree.
Born in Kane, Sheeley was a 1965 graduate of Bradford High School and served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he served in the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, D Company “Wolfhounds” from Sept. 1, 1966, until June 13, 1968. His service included the January 1968 counteroffensive of the Viet Cong’s surprise Tet attack against the South Vietnamese and their American allies.
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This evening around 17:20 we were dispatched to Daggett Hollow road for a reported car into a utility pole with wires across the roadway. Rescue 46, Em-202, Ut-257 and all chiefs responded. Once on scene crews evaluated both occupants of the vehicle and both refused transport. Daggett Hollow was shut down for approx 2 hours and 45 minutes while crews waited for RG&E to arrive on scene to take care of the broken pole and downed wires. We were assisted with the road closure by Bolivar Fire Department. All units were back in service around 20:30
Shirley May Campbell, age 76, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Corning Hospital.
She was born July 18, 1947 in Osceola, PA and was a daughter to the late Austin “Dutch” and Gladys (Mortimer) Heitzenrater.
Shirley worked at a few different jobs throughout her life; she started at her parent’s store – Dress Factory, went to Electric-Cord for a while, then she was a cook at Cuda’s Restaurant, following that she cleaned at the Penn York Hotel and lastly she was a cook at Prestons Market.
Steven A. Buck, 72, of Ridgway, PA passed away at his residence, Ridgway, PA on Thursday, November 9, 2023 morning following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 26, 1951 in Ridgway, PA a son of Alice Marie “Allie” Lindgren Buck, Ridgway and the late Teddy Buck. On April 16, 1982 in St. Leo Catholic Church he married Marjorie A. Kennedy, who survives.
Steve graduated from Ridgway Area High School in 1969 and served with the US Army from 1971 through 1973. He worked for the B & O Railroad several years, Allegany Color over 22 years and at the age of 56 he graduated from Pitt at Bradford with an associate degree in nursing. He worked for 11 years at Warren State Hospital before retiring. After retirement, he was a bus driver for Ridgway School District. Steve enjoyed golfing and fishing and loved spending time with his family.
Notice is hereby given that the Canvassing and Computing Board will meet in the Gunzburger Annex, 1 N. Main St, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at 9:00 am, on Friday, November
10, 2023. The Canvassing and Computing Board scheduled to reconvene during this meeting, at 9:00 am, on Monday November 13, 2023, for the purpose of canvassing and computing, the
returns of the General Election which was held on November 7, 2023.
William F. “Bill” Hetrick, 70, of 110 Mason Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor.
He was born March 8, 1953 in St. Marys, son of the late Charles “Charlie” and Monica Weisner Hetrick. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1971, and was a former owner of The Wizard as well as Bill’s Auto Body, where he truly enjoyed working on cars and the customers in which he considered his friends.
This Veterans Day we recognize the beginning of the God’s Country Military Food Share program. The food is made available through the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and is distributed through the God’s Country Ministries Church. The program is free to any veteran or their widow(er) without regard to income. It is just to say thank you for your service. Any document that shows proof of military service is needed to sign up to receive food. Distribution is the second Tuesday of every month between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each veteran receives 3 boxes each month. The first container is of shelf stable items, such as canned goods. Another contains fresh produce. The third includes frozen meat, eggs, milk and a possible variety of items that the food bank has to offer month to month. It is the equivalent of over $100 of food products, and it doesn’t cost the veterans a thing.
Penn State Extension in Potter County will offer a class on Food Preservation of Wild Game on Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at their new office location in the Gunzburger Building, Room #216, Coudersport, PA.
The course will be taught by Food Safety Educator, Rick Kralj, and will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for preserving wild game while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning, freezing, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to enjoy the fruits of your hunt all year.
Peggy Lou Manning Maynard, 91, of Park Ave., Eldred, PA passed away on Tuesday (November 7th, 2023) at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on December 22, 1931 she was the daughter of Benjamin and Vivian Weaver Manning. On August 17, 1952 in West Clarksville, N.Y., she married Orton E. Maynard who preceded her in death on May 14, 2023.
Peggy was a graduate of Olean High School. Before retiring, she was formerly employed at the Otto Eldred Elementary School in the cafeteria.
At 12:00 PM on Friday, Otto Township Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 644 Main Street in Duke Center for an outside fire with a building involved. Knapp Creek Fire Dept. dispatched full response, changed to Stand-by at station.
UPDATE: PA man arrested in arson at Tioga Downs Casino complex
09 November 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Lucas M. Shuta Troop C Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Update:
On November 9, 2023, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Boyd H. Fenton, age 32 of Athens, P.A. after a fire at a barn structure at the Tioga Downs Casino complex. Over two-dozen racehorses died in the fire.
Fenton has been charged with:
Arson in the third degree, class “C” felony
Burglary in the third degree, class “D” felony
Criminal Mischief in the second, class “D” felony
Assault in the second degree, class “D” felony
An investigation revealed that Fenton entered the barn and intentionally set a fire, causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.
One person who entered the burning barn in an attempt to save horses suffered second degree burns and was transported to Robert Packer Hospital for treatment.
Fenton was arraigned before a judge this afternoon and remanded to the Tioga County Correctional Facility.
Troopers on scene were assisted by Nichols Fire and multiple mutual aid agencies including: Tioga Center Fire Dept, Waverly-Barton Fire Dept, Pennsylvania Fire Departments including Wyndham Township, Athens Fire and Athens Borough Fire, Greater Valley EMS, Bradford County Rehab trailer. Other responding and assisting agencies include Tioga County Emergency Services, Tioga County Fire Investigation, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and New York State Police.
The investigation is ongoing.
The New York State Police would like to offer condolences to affected individuals and families that lost their beloved animals during this tragic incident.
NY State Police Seeking public assistance on stolen dirt bikes
09 November 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Eugene J. Staniszewski Troop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity are seeking public assistance on a burglary complaint involving dirt bikes that occurred at R&K Marina in Caneadea, N.Y.
Between October 26, 2023, and October 31, 2023, two dirt bikes were stolen from R&K Marina. The stolen dirt bikes: red, white, and blue 2000 Yamaha YZF 426 with decals, and a blue and white 2001 WR Yamaha 250F with headlight/taillight.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200. Reference SJS#11690934.
Which do you prefer, authentic products or knockoffs? Probably most of us want the real deal especially if we can get it at a knockoff price. But it doesn’t work that way does it? We often can’t tell the difference between the real deal or the authentic from the knockoff. That’s why they do it. Make things so that they resemble the authentic for a fraction of the cost so that a bigger profit can be gained. The problem is it’s deceptive and dishonest, yet we buy into it all the time.
Read the news and you will find story after story of someone who swindled multitudes of people out of lifesavings and investments. Offering high yields and seemingly authentic merchandise, scores of people flock to the promise of a deal. Yeah, we all know how that ends don’t we. Even employers have been duped into hiring people who presented work histories and education certificates that were bogus. It makes me wonder how old is this game that is played on unsuspecting people? Is it as old as time?
It is said that the great deceiver is Satan himself. More cunning than any other, it is also said he roams the earth looking for whom he can devour, (I Peter 5:8). Why? Is it about power and position? What causes a person to seek after the counterfeit rather than the authentic. It happens everywhere. Business, government, families, relationships and yes, even in the Church. Perhaps that’s where the biggest problem lays. In the places that are sacred we trust that we won’t be swindled, that we’ll be led in a way that’s good and not evil. But it still happens.
Following Christ seems simple enough. Love your neighbor as yourself, seek first His Kingdom, love God with all your heart, mind, and soul. Instead, we go after other things like money, prestige, position, and significance. We sell our soul to things rather than the God of all things. We reject the authentic and embrace the knockoff. Like Adam and Eve, we buy into what we think is better just because we don’t listen. When will we ever learn? Think about it.
Coudersport Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to assist with day-to-day operations.
Essential duties include:
• Assisting patrons with locating Library materials
• Recommending Library materials to patrons of all ages
• Circulation and shelving of materials
• Issuing Library cards
• Processing Interlibrary Loan requests
• Cataloging and processing new materials
• Answering telephone, internet and in-person inquiries
• Assisting patrons with basic technology-related issues
• Performing light housekeeping tasks as necessary
• Assisting at Library events during regular hours and after hours
• Carrying out cleaning and disinfecting protocols
• Presenting a positive, professional and pleasant demeanor
• Performing other duties as directed
Applicants should possess, at minimum, a high school diploma or GED; basic clerical skills and the ability to process information effectively using a computer; some knowledge of literature and willingness to discuss/recommend materials for all age groups; physical strength and dexterity to handle books and boxes, move loaded book carts and to place items on high and low shelves. This position involves daytime and evening hours, with weekend hours on a rotating basis. The successful applicant must possess, or upon notice of hire immediately obtain, current PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
Interested persons may obtain an application at the Library, or submit resume, letter of interest and three references to Teri McDowell, Director, Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915. Please direct inquiries to the Library Director at 814-274-9382, or email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com.
Wellsville Police arrested David A. Stowe Sr, age 46 of Wellsville, charging him with Menacing 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor) and Disorderly Conduct (Violation). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Trapping Brook Road. Stowe was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Stowe is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on December 5th at 4:30 pm.
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