October 2024

    
Oswayo Valley School District is seeking qualified applicants for superintendent.  Appointment December 2024. Located in northern PA and encompassing over 125 square miles within parts of Potter and McKean counties, Oswayo Valley SD is a small, rural school district serving 365 students. OV is seeking a collaborative leader with excellent communication skills who will engage with students, staff, and the community. Knowledge of current trends in education and a commitment to fiscal responsibility required. Building level administrative experience preferred

Requirements:
-Cover Letter and Resume  
– PA Letter of Eligibility
– Transcripts
– Current clearances (Acts 34, 151, 114)
– Three reference letters  
Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024
This search is being facilitated by Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit. For additional  information, please contact Brock Benson, IU9 Executive Director, at 814-887-5512 or  bbenson@iu9.org
Applications should be submitted online at:  https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/IU9/opening/111210

Paid For By The Poter County Democratic Committee

At the Tenth Annual Benefit for Homeless Animals, the public can view the wide selection of items donated for the Chance Auction by regional and local businesses, such as gift cards, jewelry, toys, dishes, bakeware and more today Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Howard S. Lines Knoxville VFW Post 6753 at 703 Boatman Road, Knoxville, Pa. 16928. There will not be an admission or cover charge to attend.

During those times, auction tickets will be provided for people to place with the auction items they want to win. A numbered style of ticket that does not require people to write in their names is being used. 

There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

In addition, more than 25 handcrafted wood items made by Jerry Gaye will be sold at this year’s benefit. They will be available for purchase on Oct. 18 and 19 during the Yard Sale being held in conjunction with the Chance Auction with the funds to be donated too. Among the items are: a 68-inch long by 16-inch wide model of the American Civil War ironclad warship, the USS Monitor; bar stools, log furniture, a giant pine cone, planters, big stars, lanterns, birdhouses, beverage holders, charcuterie boards and more. 

Beginning at noon this Saturday bluegrass and old-time music will be playing and chili, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and other food will be available for purchase.

Drawings for the Chance Auction and raffle winners’ names will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Proceeds from this year’s benefit, being presented by Jerry and Helen Gaye of Osceola, will be donated to the Heading Home Center at 725 Gee Road, Tioga, PA 16946. It is operated by Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, Inc., a volunteer-based organization that was founded in 2001 in Tioga County. “The Heading Home Center has guaranteed that 100 percent of the funds we raise will be spent on the homeless dogs and cats in their care,” Jerry said.

In September of 2016, Second Chance opened its Heading Home Center in Middlebury Township. Since then, 914 cats and 802 dogs have been adopted and the center has reunited more than 225 dogs with their owners.

People are welcome to donate money, a bag of dog or cat food or cleaning supplies. Donations of any kind of dry or wet cat and dog foods are always appreciated. The animals at the center eat 200 pounds of Purina Pro or Victor dog food and 4Health cat food each month.

For more information about the benefit and the Chance Auction, call the Knoxville VFW at 814-326-4321.

Elk County – Horizon Technology, a local powder metal parts producer, along with its employees, proudly supports the 2024 St. Marys United Way campaign. Ken Wolfe, Tyler Cuneo, and Doug Bauer from Horizon Technology presented a check to Jim Ryan, President of the St. Marys Area United Way, along with Doug Bauer, Vice President of the United Way, Doug Gaffey, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair, and Jason Gabler, United Way board member.

Black Tie Groove will be singing and playing Motown, Soul and Funk from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. This is the second concert of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s 76th six-concert season. 

Known for their high-energy performances, this New Jersey-based group features seven talented musicians including lead vocalists Erin Kukla and Eric Delaney; Keith Kukla on lead guitar; Tony Chibaro on drums; Joe Gorgolione on bass guitar; Joe Andreacchi on keyboards; and Ricky Paetzell on saxophone. 

Among the songs Black Tie Groove will perform are the Temptations’ “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”; Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”; Patti LaBelle and the Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade”; Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”; Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”; and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’ “Oh What a Night”.

Seating is in individual, comfortable, theatre-style chairs. 

Tickets, if available, will be sold at the door Saturday night starting at 6:30 p.m.

The other four Saturday night 7:30 p.m. concerts being presented in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre during the Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s 2024-2025 season are: Nov. 16, The Gibson Brothers, Bluegrass at its Finest; Feb. 15, 2025, House of Hamill, Upcycled Celtic Folk and Vintage Vibes; March 15, 2025, Dàimh, award winning ‘Gaelic Super Group”; and April 5, 2025, The EG Kight Trio with EG Kight’s blend of “country flavored southern fried Blues.”

A Season Subscription for adults 19 and older represents a 50 percent savings over the individual ticket price for each of the five remaining WCCA concerts. There is a student subscription for ages 13 to 18 for the concert series. Youngsters ages 12 and under are admitted free to the concert series when accompanied by a paying adult. Please reserve a seat for any child attending for free. 

Credit card purchases for all WCCA shows or Season Subscriptions can only be made online at wellsborocca.org. WCCA concert tickets for each show or a Season Subscription can be purchased in cash or by check (no credit cards) at the Deane Center office between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 

For more information visit wellsborocca.org or call 570-404-0411.

Next Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Deane Little Beans is gearing up for its much-anticipated Fall Fest in the lobby and the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.  

Patti L. Gougler, 66, of Shinglehouse passed away Monday (Oct. 14, 2024) at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Arrangements are under direction of Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

On October 18 at 10:34 pm Port Allegany Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Skinner Rd. for a cardiac emergency

RIDGWAY, Pa (October 16, 2024)– Every year, Dickinson Center’s Employment Support Services recognizes local businesses that support hiring disabled individuals during their National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebration. NDEAM focuses on the skills and abilities that disabled individuals can contribute to the workforce. This year’s event continues to spotlight employers that promote vocational goals through the #InclusiveEmployers campaign.

Dickinson is extremely proud to name this year’s recipient of the Employment Support Services Business of the Year award for 2024 as Elk County Foods. Elk County Foods has set the bar high as an example to other employers with their inclusive business standards. Elk County Foods has allowed numerous individuals in the Elk County area to work towards independence by fulfilling their vocational goals. By promoting inclusion in the workplace, Elk County Foods has afforded employment opportunities to numerous individuals by helping them to increase their financial independence. This is why we want to take a minute to thank ECF for all that they do for our individuals and also for the community.

Do you already use Excel to manage sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, it is time to go beyond the program’s basic functions and take a deeper dive into Excel’s capabilities.

In Intermediate Excel (Excel II) learn about data analysis tools and how to create macros that allow the manipulation of data and eliminate repetitive tasks. If you use Excel regularly and want to learn more advanced functions in this powerful software, this class is for you.

This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, is scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s office at 5 Water Street, Coudersport. The cost is $59 per person. Registration is required; register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.

Get Your State and Federal Government Questions Answered on Wednesday, Oct. 30

SMETHPORT – Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-15) are pleased to announce their upcoming Cameron County area satellite office hours for October 2024.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, team members from both offices will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Driftwood Senior Center, 7806 Bridge Street, Driftwood, PA 15832.

Dush’s staff will be available to assist with any state government-related issues and available legislative services. These include helping Cameron County area residents deal with problems involving state laws, state government or state agencies; assisting residents with PennDOT paperwork, driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals; handicap placards and dead tags (plates); information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs; state tax forms; and many others.

Thompson’s staff will be available to meet with residents who need assistance from federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the IRS.

No appointments are necessary. For further information, Dush’s Smethport district office can be reached by calling (814)-734-2785.

Ninety-five percent of the Associate of Science in Nursing students at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and its program at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville who took their licensing exam in the last year passed.

Dr. Jean Truman, associate professor of nursing and director of the nursing program, received the news earlier this week that 20 graduates had passed the National Council Licensure Exam for registered nurses, commonly known as the NCLEX-RN.

(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 17, 2024):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that Tuesday HALE, formerly of Bradford, was sentenced to state prison at a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse this afternoon.  HALE was charged by Officer Joshua Frederoski of City of Bradford Police after a man reported that he had received a message that his girlfriend had been kidnapped and ransom was demanded in the form of controlled substances. 

Following investigation, HALE and a co-defendant were charged.  HALE was convicted at a jury trial of Attempted Acquisition of a Controlled Substance (Felony); Solicitation to Commit Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony); Conspiracy Terroristic Threats (Misdemeanor ); and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (Felony 3).  Assistant District Attorney Casey Graffius prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. In a separate case filed by Officer Matthew Gustin, HALE pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance -Cocaine (Misdemeanor). The Judge sentenced HALE to a term of incarceration of 3 ½ years to 7 years, drug and alcohol treatment, submit a DNA sample, and additional terms. She is not eligible for any early parole program.