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The Deane Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the special pairing of two award-winning blues artists. Gabe Stillman with his hard stompin’ blues and Kat Riggins with her powerful, soulful vocals are meeting again for must-see performances at 7 p.m. next Friday, Oct. 28 and at 7 p.m. next Saturday, Oct. 29 on the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre stage.

Stillman will demonstrate his guitar prowess, the maturity of his vocals, and the telling of universal life stories with his clever and thoughtful self-penned songs.

After receiving the Gibson Guitar Award at the Memphis Tennessee-based International Blues Challenge in 2019, Stillman’s career immediately took off. His third release, “Just Say the Word,” was his first full-length project with a generous 15 tracks, including 13 originals. It received international acclaim and debut charted at #10 on Billboard Blues. 

The blues music industry continues to take notice of Stillman’s work as a performer, musician and songwriter honoring him with multiple key nominations, including a Blues Music Award nomination for Best Emerging Artist Album.

He recently received two nominations for a Blues Blast Award and six for the Independent Music Awards. The Central Pa. Music Awards honored Stillman’s band as the Best PA Blues Band. Touring has taken him throughout the mid-west and to Denmark. He has also been recognized for opening for Robert Cray and ZZ Top.

Florida-based Kat Riggins is riding high with her new release on Gulf Coast Records, “Progeny.” Often compared to Etta James, Tina Turner and KoKo Taylor, Riggin’s voice and her tasteful infusion of vocal nuances have set her apart. Her songs are delivered with passion and purpose. Riggins mission is to connect with her audience from her first step onto the stage. 

A frequent international performer, Riggins takes her “Blues Revival” message around the globe; preaching, in her own way, the need to honor and perpetuate the blues art form.

She has received Blues Music Award nominations for Best Contemporary Blues Album and Best Female Soul Blues Artist. Riggins was the recipient of the 2021 Independent Blues Awards for Best Contemporary Blues Band and Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Tickets are $25 per person to attend either night, Oct. 28 or 29. Reserve a table, bring beverages and snacks and enjoy the music with family and friends at these two BYOB concerts. For tickets and a table or individual seating, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com. Tickets, if available will also be sold in the Coolidge Theatre lobby beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29. 

The  date for the Port Allegany Rotary Club Designer Purse Bingo event has been announced by the club.  The Designer Purse Bingo will be held Sunday, December 4th at the VMI (Veterans Memorial, Inc.), located at 4743 on Route 155.  Friends, food, games, door prizes, raffle table, 50/50 and more are on the agenda.  Special games will remain a surprise.  Doors will open at noon and games will begin at 1 p.m.  Tickets are $30 and available from any Rotarian.  Your ticket stub will be entered in an early bird drawing if purchased  before November 13. 

HILLSBORO, NH:   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, Darrell Roy Learn, on October 17, 2022.

Darrell was born in Shinglehouse, PA on May 26^t, 1943, to the late Clair and Mildred (Kshir) Learn. His siblings include Dorothy Druso, Keith Learn, and the late Allen ‘Bud’ Learn.

After high school, Darrell worked a variety of jobs including logging with his father, factory work and after some time, moved to NH for work in water well drilling. Prior to being drafted, Darrell enlisted in the US Army and was attached to the HHC, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor as a 05B20 Radio Operator.  Dad spoke of his time overseas with his vehicle that carried the radio equipment. Traveling ahead of the aircraft alone to discover a high vantage point that he then could communicate the target coordinates for the joint forces would navigate to. It was a large amount of responsibility for such a young man.

Darrell met his future wife, Terry, in Shinglehouse and the two were rarely separated after that. Married in 1967, they moved to NH in 1969 and lived in Hillsboro for the next 31 years, happily married, until her passing in 2003. He would not ever meet anyone else as she was his soulmate. 

Darrell worked for over 40 years as a commercial water well driller for Layne covering all the New England states and finished his career as the Drilling Superintendent. After retirement he spent his summers in the woodlot, cutting and splitting firewood. This was truly an enjoyable and productive pastime for him.

Darrell was among the founding members of the Hillsboro Night Riders snowmobile organization and along with other members built and ran the snowmobile themed carnival game at the fair for several years. He and our mother enjoyed riding snowmobiles together and participating in club activities. He also enjoyed target shooting, hunting, and trout fishing. In the springtime, you could find him navigating Beards Brook with his two boys at their favorite spots.

On holidays or any special occasion Darrell embraced being surrounded by his close family and never missed a chance to spoil his grandkids. Members of his family include his son, Dana and wife Christy, their sons Daniel and Aidan, Darrell’s youngest son Daniel, his wife Kelly, and their children Kayla, Justin, and Jacob, and additionally, his one great grandchild, Griffin Geary.

He is predeceased by his wife Terry (Hawley) Learn.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Hillsboro, NH is assisting the family.

In lieu of donations or flowers, Darrell would ask that you enjoy quality time with family and friends.

On October 22, at 9:42 Smethport Fire Dept. and Mt. Jewett Ambulance were dispatched 15400 Rt. 6 for a one car crash vehicle vs. deer.

BRADFORD, Pa. – You must admit, there is something foreboding about an old Victorian mansion. In America, it has become the standard for the quintessential haunted house. Simply say the words “haunted house” and most Americans will conjure up an image of a mansard roof, gabled porches, and spiked wrought-iron gates. But have you ever wondered how Victorian mansions, which once were the happy family homes of many Americans, became associated with stories of ghosts and Halloween?

On October 31, Matthew Hileman, director of the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, and adjunct instructor of art history at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will explore the history of American Victorian architecture and how it became the model home for ghostly residents. “Haunted Mansions: How the Victorian Home Became America’s Favorite Haunt” is a free illustrated lecture presented in partnership with Pitt-Bradford’s Division of Communication and the Arts. The presentation will look at the customs of our 19th-century forebears and how their superstitious and sometimes macabre beliefs would forever tie Victorian architecture to our image of the “spooky old house.” The lecture will also look at how Hollywood and popular culture in the 20th century would put the final nail in the coffin of the Victorian home.

The lecture will take place in the Bromeley Family Theater. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. Doors will open at 11:30 and the presentation will begin at noon. Historical photographs of seances and ghost photography will be included, along with sound effects and film clips. This presentation may not be for you if you are easily frightened or disturbed by loud noises and images of a supernatural nature.
For more information, contact the Marilyn Horne Museum at infor@marilynhorne.org or call 814-362- 7990.

Michael E. Farman, age 69 of Tioga, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Corning Hospital.

Born June 21, 1953 in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Stuart and Eugenia (Bentley) Farman.

Michael retired from Corning, Inc., was the Knoxville Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief for 21 years and enjoyed trout fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen (Paris) Farman; two sons, Shawn (Jennifer) Farman of Marysville, CA and Chad (Deanna) Farman of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Justin, Abbigail and Joseph Farman, Renee (Will) Shantz, Jessy (Jamie Colvin) Farman and Amber Farman; 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Jonita Jedid; three brothers, Jim, Gene and Greg Farman and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lynette Farman.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 4:00 PM with his brother in law, Pastor Keith Paris officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Knoxville Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company, 107 Case St., Knoxville, PA 16928.

At 5:37 PM on Saturday, Blossburg & Liberty Fire Depts. dispatched to 618 Hollow Lane in Ward Township for a large wildfire in the woods. Second alarm for Mansfield & Liberty full response. ATV’s needed. Canton also dispatched 3rd alarm. Notify DCNR.

At 5:15 PM on Saturday, Ulysses Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 380 Cinder Hill Road for a wildfire. Genesee also dispatched to assist.

At 4:25 PM on Saturday, Smethport Fire & Priotity ambulance dispatched to 69 Railroad Avenue behind Nittany for a possible crash reported by alarm company.