NEWS
Coudersport ambulance was dispatched for difficulty breathing
At 7:46 Pm. On December 9, Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to Sweden Valley Manor For Difficulty Breathing
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department Elects Officers
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
At the Thursday regular meeting the 2023 elections were held. The positions are as follows,
President: Rob Mitchell,
Vice President: Chris Boser, Secretary: Jerry Ruhlman, Treasurer: Jerry Johnson Jr, Trustee 3yr: Cody Jordan,
2yr: Tom Baker,
3yr: Steve DiBernardo.
President: Don Fowler,
Vice President: Cody Jordan,
Secretary: Jerry Ruhlman,
Treasurer: Jerry. Johnson Jr,
Trustee 1yr: Steve DiBernardo,
2 yr: Cody Jordan
3yr. Theresa Bennett
Chief: Don Fowler
Asst. Chief: Rob Mitchell
Fire Police Captain: Jerry Johnson Jr.
Ask Anything
B.J. Knefley
Words, words, words, sometimes I wish there were no such thing. Why? Simply because words can be so easily misunderstood, misused, misapplied, and misinterpreted. Take for example the passage from John 14:14, “Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!” What does that mean exactly? Can I simply ask anything, and Jesus will do it? If I tag every request with “In Jesus name” will that be the clincher for an answered prayer? I think not!
The key to that phrase is found in “in my name”. What does that actually mean and what does it look like? Simply put it means within who Jesus is. That includes love, patient, obedient, gracious, forgiving, servant, committed, prayerful, gentle, meek, full of self-control, humble, and the list goes on. How often might we find ourselves operating in any one of those attributes? James said it this way, “And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” (James 4:3). In other words, we’re not asking within the character of who Jesus is but rather who we are.
Have you ever stopped to considered that most of our prayers, if not all, are directly related to what we want, even if we’re praying for someone else. How many times have we prayed for someone’s happiness of wellness because it was what we wanted for them. There may be nothing wrong with praying that way, but isn’t it more about us then them?
Have we ever considered ourselves in the light of God’s holiness? To that issue Paul states, “Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 7:24-25). If it’s that simple, then why don’t more follow Paul’s route?
Think about it.
THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 10 STARLITERS BIG BAND TO GIVE FREE PERFORMANCE OF 1940S MUSIC AT 7 P.M. IN THE COOLIDGE THEATRE AND KACY HAGAN TO ASSIST DANCERS AT THE SHOW AND GIVE FREE SWING DANCE LESSON AT 3 P.M. IN DEANE CENTER LOBBY
At 3 p.m. this Saturday Dec. 10, Kacy Hagan (shown), a professional dance instructor, is giving a free swing dance lesson in the lobby at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. “Swing is a fun dance and easy to learn. No experience is needed
Those that love listening to 1940s music and dancing or singing to it or want to give it a try are invited to a free performance by the 18-member Starliters Big Band at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The Starliters includes two singers and 16 musicians under the direction of Tom Kowalik. Three of the 16 – Rick Doganiero of Wellsboro, Brian Loher of Mansfield and Don Schauer of Westfield – are from Tioga County, Pa. and 13 are from the Canandaigua, Corning, Elmira and Rochester areas of New York.
Theband’stwo singers, husband and wife CoIIeen and Gary SchrickeI sang with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the 1980s and 1990s.
Based in Corning, New York, the Starliters will perform big band jazz classics from the swing era (1935 to 1945), such as “American Patrol,” “In the Mood,” “Satin Doll,” “Don’t Sleep Under the Apple Tree,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania Polka,” and others by the Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller orchestras.
The band will play holiday tunes from the 1940s, too. Among them are: “Let It Snow”, “Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.”
Those who take the free swing dance class with professional dance instructor Kacy Hagan of Wellsboro at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10 in the lobby at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro and attend the Starliters
free performance at 7 p.m. Saturday night can get additional free help with dancing because Kacy Hagan will be there.
Gift of Memory Program Brings Gifts To Potter County Kids
Kevin and Patty Dusenbury, of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are grateful for the extreme generosity of many donors to their Gift of Memory program. Toys and gifts were delivered to the Christmas House in Coudersport, marking the 22nd year of the program.
Delivering the toys were Kevin and Patty and the Klesa family, who have graciously embraced the Gift of Memory program to honor their son and brother, Jon, having themselves brought 335 gifts and toys donated by their family and friends this year.
Dusenbury said, “We have donors from the first year that continue to donate and new donors every year. We had several donors who contributed very generous amounts of monies which allowed us to shop for specific needs to purchase items for the older children”.
Dusenbury, who is the owner and funeral director of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse and the Potter County Coroner stated, “we are once again amazed by the generosity of so many people. As we have done the last two years, we started collecting gifts early at the request of the Christmas House. We truly THANK each person who donated, assuring that many less fortunate individuals and families will have a brighter and happier Christmas. We wish everyone a beautiful, blessed and very Merry Christmas.”
Pictured with this year’s gifts are the Klesa family, volunteers from the Christmas House, and Kevin and Patty Dusenbury.
The following donated toys and gifts in memory of their loved ones:
In memory of Cindy Siebert and Heather Siebert Baker from Bonnie and Gary Bachand
In memory of Dave Brabham and Edwin and Virginia Sturdevant from the Bev Brabham family
In memory of Kay and John Press and Jean and Grant Wisel from John Press
In memory of Thomas and Gertrude Traska and Barbara Adams from Tami and Larry Adams
In memory of Russ Baker from Penny Baker and family
In memory of Gerald Sekoll from the Sekoll’s and Hackett’s
In memory of loved ones from Kevin Jr. and Nicole Dusenbury
In memory of Douglas Perry, Juanita Perry, Kenneth Perry, Myra Bledsoe and Harold Bledsoe from Paul and Pat Perry
In memory of Larry Bump and Keith Pratt from Deb Hadden
In memory of Theo Dickerson from the Dickerson Family
In memory of Heather Siebert Baker from Sandy Walmer
In memory of Cindy Siebert from Sandy Walmer
In memory of Janet Hoock and Brad Mason from Wayne and Brenda Varga
In memory of Clyde Eck, Jr. from Tina Rader
In memory of Clyde Eck, Jr. from Louise Setzer
In memory of Grace Peterson from Thomas Duell
In memory of Don Rader from Tina Rader
In memory of Robin Murray from Linda Skiver
In memory of Chuck Harris from Tina Harris
In memory of our loved ones we lost from Pam and Keith Learn
In memory of Arthur and Beulah Haynes and Rich and Yvonne Milliken from the Milliken Families
In memory of Laura and Bob Brewer from the Brewer Family
In memory of Jeannette Gross from Penny Thomas
In memory of Jeannette Gross from Jessica Rohrer
In memory of PeeWee Phillips from the Phillips Family
In memory of Richard Durst from Judy Durst and Family
In memory of Doug and Deloris Evingham from Jane, Connie, Kayle and Rubi Perkins
In memory of departed loved ones from Roger and Dee Prince
In memory of Bob and Betty Barger, Pat Raven, Bernice and Manford Dusenbury, and Jim and Gloria Taylor from Kathryn, Rob, Brody, and Gwynne Barger
In memory of Freda Reed from the Reed Family
In memory of Sandra Goodenough from the Goodenough Family
In memory of Larry Bump and Ann Meacham from Pat Clark
In memory of Mel Rathbun from Grandkids and Great-grandkids
In memory of Carol Karr from Kids and Grandkids
In memory of Dorothy Nelson from the Maxson’s
In memory of family from the Green’s
In memory of Jean A. Lewis from the Lewis Family
In memory of our family and friends from Bonita and Doug Estes, Megan and Aric Stewart, and Ashley Minderler and Matt Balthrop
In memory of Ron Worden from Clinton and Tracy Burrows
In memory of loved ones from Carolyn Slocum
In memory of Jason Quinn and Joey Holbrook from Laura Quinn
In memory of Bernice and Manford Dusenbury and Jim and Gloria Taylor from Kevin and Patty Dusenbury
In memory of those we have served from Kevin and Patty Dusenbury, Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home
In memory of Jon Goerner from:
Air-Preheater Benevolent Club
Kenny, Susan, Lilly and Victoria Klesa
Georgia and David Goodwin
Jordan and Kat Leete and kids
Wanda Wright
Dawn Newton
Bob Long
Danielle Sloan
Casey Klesa
Carole and Nick Troupe
Penny and Jack Gavitt
Rick Harder
Sue and Ray Lawrence
The Burdick Family (Ron, Vicki, Devon, Dalton, Alyssa and kids)
Iris and Kevin Evingham
Bobbie and Al Gorg
Brandy, Garrett and Clara Lunger
Jim and Betty Plotts
Cheryl Gould
Bob and Kim Alexander
Scott and Amber Easton and kids
Kim Sheets and Family
Jon and Nicole Lampman and Family
Our friends at Howard Hannah Professionals
Leona and Tyler Lawrence
Megan, Adinn and Aurora Kellert
Mason Klesa
Jim and Dee Klesa (Mom and Dad)
STIFEL/ O’LEARY PICCOLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President, Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair, Jason Gabler, St. Marys United Way Corporate Campaign Chair and Don Fleming accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Stifel O’Leary Piccolo Wealth Management Group. Stifel is located on Brusselles Street in St. Marys and has been offering wealth management services in Elk County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Pictured in the photo are: (L-R) Doug Gaffey, United Way; Doug Bauer, United Way; Tommy Launer, Stifel; Don Fleming, United Way; John Piccolo, Stifel; Kindred Burdick, Stifel; Cathy Meholic, Stifel; Jason Gabler, United Way; Luke Hoffman, Stifel; and Rob O’Leary; Stifel and St. Marys Area United Way board member.
Stifel’s’ donation will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline will be December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
WELLSBORO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION’S 2022-2023 SEASON CONTINUES WITH CHARM CITY JUNCTION CONCERT AND SPECIAL GUEST KEN KOLODNER THIS FRIDAY DEC. 9
At 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 9, the Wellsboro Community Concert Association is presenting Charm City Junction and special guest Ken Kolodner, renowned hammered dulcimer player and old-time fiddler, in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
From dance inducing old-time rhythms to foot stomping Irish melodies and hard-driving bluegrass, this Baltimore-based quartet is blazing new trails in acoustic roots music while keeping an eye on tradition. Members are: Patrick McAvinue on fiddle, Brad Kolodner on clawhammer banjo, Sean McComiskey on button accordion and Alex Lacquement on upright bass.
Known for their high-energy, captivating and dynamic performances, these top-notch musicians not only draw on their separate musical backgrounds as a bluegrass fiddler, old-time banjo picker, Celtic accordionist and jazz bassist but have also found common ground on which to develop their own unique approach.
Called “phenomenal instrumentalists” and “excellent singers,” Charm City Junction will perform songs from their albums, including holiday tunes.
Their self-titled debut album released in the fall of 2015 is a mix of their styles along with traditional old-time classics and Irish tunes. Their second full-length album, “Duckpin” was released in the summer of 2018 and debuted at #6 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts. Their third album “Snowball” was released in 2019 and includes holiday favorites, such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “We Three Kings” and “Silent Night” along with “Jingle Bells/Breaking up Christmas.”
Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult are admitted free. Admission per student, 13 to 18, is $5 and $25 per adult.
For tickets, visit www.wellsborocca.org or call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220. If available, tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7 p.m.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 Facebook Website Bio Latest News State Forms Photo Gallery Contact Capitol Update Friday, December 9, 2022 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. REAL ID Deadline Now Extended to 2025  Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending the REAL ID enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025.As of May 7, 2025, you will need to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a military ID. REAL ID is not mandatory. PennDOT continues to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs. Full enforcement of the law has been delayed, in part, due to the lingering impacts of the pandemic, which was hindering efforts to process REAL ID applications across the country. DHS said it will also use this time to implement innovations to make the process of obtaining a REAL ID more efficient and accessible. To learn more about REAL ID, the cost and how to obtain one, visit www.penndot.gov/REALID. Tis the Season…for Holiday Scams  It is everyone’s favorite time of the year, especially scammers who seek to capitalize on people’s general goodwill and the influx of online shopping during this time.The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is warning consumers to be on the lookout for the following holiday scams: • The Bait and Switch: Take retailers’ advertisements to the store with you. Unscrupulous retailers may advertise goods at low prices, but when you get to the store the price may be higher than advertised or the product might not be there at all. • Skimming Devices: During the holidays last year, police were called to a retailer at the King of Prussia mall to remove a skimming device from one store’s register. Sometimes skimming devices are placed on gas pumps or ATMs to capture data from the magnetic stripe on the back of credit and debit cards. If something looks out of place or easily wiggles, use a different ATM, gas pump or register. • “Cybersquatting” Sites: Crooks try to impersonate well-known websites by inverting characters or slightly altering the name of a well-known website. The copycat sites may look similar to the real website – and they can steal your credit information. Carefully read website addresses to ensure you are shopping on a legitimate website. • Copycat and Fraudulent Websites: Fake websites set up by scammers target online shoppers during the holiday season. Sometimes appearing as ad results in online searches, these sites may contain malware or steal inputted credit card data. Avoid making purchases from untrustworthy sites. • Security Certificates: To ensure you are shopping on a secure website, make sure the website begins with “https” and has a small padlock icon next to the webpage address. Keep your computer, tablet or smartphone up-to-date and install security software. • Retailers Who Request Payment through Wire Transfer: Legitimate online businesses will not use wire transfer to collect payment for purchases. This is a sure sign of a scam. Consumers should also be aware that although gift cards can be a versatile and practical holiday gift, they are also often used by scammers. Remember, no government agency will ever ask you to pay a fine, fee or penalty with a gift card. If you receive a call telling you to pay a debt or some other cost via gift card, that is a red flag of a scam. Hang up immediately. Once a scammer has the codes and pins from a gift card, it is extremely difficult to recover any funds. Pennsylvanians who believe they have been victims of a holiday scam can file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555, or scams@attorneygeneral.gov. To receive scam alerts from the Office of Attorney General, click here. 2023 PA Fishing Licenses, Permits, Gift Vouchers on Sale  Looking for the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the angler in your life? Fishing licenses, permits and vouchers for the 2023 season are on sale now through the HuntFishPA online portal, on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website, on your smartphone using the FishBoatPA mobile app, or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents. All 2023 licenses, permits, a unique collectible license button, and vouchers purchased now are valid immediately for up to 13 months, from Dec. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023. As a reminder, the 2023 Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day is March 25, and the 2023 Opening Day of Trout Season is April 1. To learn more, click here. O Christmas Tree!  |
A Christmas tree with all the trimmings is once again gracing the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg!
The 20-foot Douglas fir was donated by Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County, and is decorated with handmade ornaments from Pennsylvania senior citizens and preschoolers and lit with nearly 1,000 LED lights. A metal-fabricated star made by employees at the state Department of General Services is placed on top.
To watch the tree lighting ceremony, which took place Dec. 5, click here.
Penn College to Offer Three Practical Nursing Courses in 2023
Penn College has scheduled three clock-hour Practical Nursing Programs for 2023 – two full-time programs in Wellsboro and Coudersport, and a part-time program in Wellsboro only. The first full-time program will start March 14, 2023, and the second full-time program begins September 11, 2023. Students will graduate approximately one year from the start of the program. The part-time program, offered only in Wellsboro, begins June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.
Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices.
To acquaint prospective students with the course, an Information Session is scheduled on Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street. The session will also be available live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Learn how this Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! Registration is required. For more information, or to register for the Information Sessions, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703.
PA Permit Violations Issued to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/07/2022 to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 302(A) – DISPOSAL, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person disposed, processed, stored, or permitted the disposal, processing or storage of residual waste in a manner which is contrary to the rules and regulations of DEP or to any permit or to the terms or conditions of any permit or any order issued by DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-07 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/07/2022 to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 610(1) – UNLAWFUL CONDUCT – Person dumped or deposited, or permitted the dumping or depositing, of solid waste onto the surface of the ground or underground or into the waters of the Commonwealth, without a permit for the dumping of such solid wastes from DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-07 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/07/2022 to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 78.54 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Operator failed to control and dispose of fluids, residual waste and drill cuttings, including tophole water, brines, drilling fluids, drilling muds, stimulation fluids, well servicing fluids, oil, and production fluids in a manner that prevents pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-07 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/07/2022 to BULL RUN RESOURCES LLC in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-07 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Do You Recognize This Kitty?
Does anyone recognize this Kitty…in the Hester/ Railroad Ave area. Please call or text 331-5167..
Roulette Township: Boil Water Still In Effect, Bottled Water at Township Office
Roulette Township
The Roulette Township supervisors have moved the cases of bottled water to the township office. If anyone who is still in need of bottled water you may come to the office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. We will be only give out one case at a time to be sure that everyone in need gets some.
When this batch is gone we will be ending the bottled water giveaway.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation, thank you.
Lost Hunter in Hicks Run
Last night, (Dec.7) Mountaineer was called out at 5pm, to assist DCNR District #13 with a search for a lost hunter in the Hicks Run area. Members met at our station and headed to the area placing some on confinement right away and others ready to hit the woods. About the time the command truck pulled into the location picked to set up the subject walked out at a gate down in Hicks Run and was picked up by DCNR personal in Great shape just a little tired, Everyone was out of the woods by 6:30 pm and back in quarters by 7pm ready to roll on the next one…..
LIVE REINDEER, SANTA CLAUS MAGICAL LIGHTS PARADE, HISTORIC GLASS ORNAMENT DISPLAYS AND SO MANY OTHER FUN THINGS TO SEE AND DO DURING WELLSBORO’S CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET THURSDAY, DEC. 8 THROUGH THIS SUNDAY, DEC. 11
A young girl meets a reindeer during a recent Christmas On Main Street.
There will be lots to see and do during Wellsboro’s 7th Annual Christmas On Main Street tonight, Thursday, Dec. 8 through this Sunday, Dec. 8-11.
The kickoff will be a free reception for the public and all former glass factory employees tonight, Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center at 134 Main Street. Members of the Wellsboro Glass
Historical Association will share stories about how their collection of glass artifacts came to be and the vision for a future museum in Wellsboro to house the collection and the ribbon machines.
The finale will be the Santa Claus Magical Lights Parade beginning this Sunday at 5 p.m. on Central Avenue near The Native Bagel and traveling on Main Street, turning onto Queen Street and ending at Packer Park.
From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 9-11, local glass artist Greg Hoke will demonstrate the art of lampworking – shaping glass over an open flame – outdoors in the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center parking lot, weather permitting. He will have glass snowmen, ornaments and a few surprises available for purchase.
On Friday, Saturday or Sunday go on an historic walking tour to learn about some of the people who helped make Wellsboro what it is today from Fannie Dunham to Larry Woodin and Leonard Harrison.
Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, youngsters and adults can visit two live reindeer, Twinkle and her daughter Little Star in the parking lot on Main Street between the United Methodist Church and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store. They can take pictures from outside the reindeers’ enclosure of themselves with the reindeer in the background. Or, visitors can opt for a $10 session to sit or stand with a reindeer up close and personal and take a photo of themselves with a reindeer or ask a friend to use a cell phone or a regular camera to take a photo of that magical moment. Or, upon request one of the reindeer handlers will take the camera or cell phone and take the photo.
Or, on Saturday, see the film “Arthur Christmas” for $1, ride in a horse drawn wagon, attend the craft show, spend $1 for a candy cane sundae, or enjoy free hot chocolate or a free swing dance lesson followed by a free big band performance.
And there is so much more to do this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For a schedule of all events, visit www.wellsborochristmasonmainstreet.com.
Where to Get Free Map of Schedule of Events and More
The free Christmas On Main Street map that includes the schedule of events, geographic locations of participating businesses and ornament displays and other pertinent information about Christmas On Main Street is available at the Penn Wells Hotel at 62 Main Street, Pop’s Culture Shoppe at 25 Main Street, Wild Asaph Outfitters at 71 Main Street and the Farmer’s Daughters at 11719 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Also available at those four locations are the Christmas on Main Street guidebook and passport. The guidebook titled “The Town that Saved Christmas: A History of Creativity” tells the history behind the ornament displays at the 30 participating locations. Get the passport stamped at 10 or more of those 30 locations to be entered in the raffle for a chance to win lots of gift cards.
Potter County—Efforts Launched To Resurrect Arts Council
Resurrection of the Potter County Arts Council was among the goals established during a brainstorming session held recently at the Gunzburger Building. Last week, with support from the Potter County Commissioners, a steering committee applied to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts for a grant to help make it happen. Funding, if approved, would also be used for an arts-in-education project involving Potter County schools and, potentially, a local performance by award-winning musicians sitting side-by-side with local students.
Earlier this year, Potter County was one of six locations in the nation chosen for a yearlong pilot project to create a vibrant arts culture that can support community and economic development. The “Creative Counties Placemaking Challenge: Arts & Culture as an Economic Driver” initiative is sponsored by the Americans for the Arts (AFA). Potter County’s project involves the use of schools, libraries, artisans, local leaders, businesses, galleries/museums and volunteers.
About 25 invited guests participated in the local brainstorming session, representing businesses, libraries, schools, tourist marketing, historic preservation, county government, arts/culture centers and multiple forms of the arts — music, theater, fiber arts, artisan crafts and others. Here’s a summary of Potter County’s strategic plan:
Potter County’s overarching goals
- to reverse population loss and rising median age;
- to make Potter County more appealing to those who live here, those who are looking to relocate to a rural community, and those who left Potter County and might consider returning;
- to use the arts as part of a broader strategy for community and economic development.
So what’s happened so far?
- A steering committee has been developed to draft and implement a work plan.
- Potential partners and advisors have been contacted to apprise them of the mission.
- Steps are being taken to resurrect the Potter County Arts Council.
- Collaboration continues with the Americans for the Arts and project partners to fully maximize Potter County’s engagement.
- Communication tools have been developed to apprise and engage potential partners and volunteers.
What’s next?
- Investigate potential sources of funding, technical assistance/consulting and locations.
- Continue research into best practices/successful rural models.
- Lay groundwork for a countywide arts-in-education project.
- Survey local school students and young adults to learn more of their expectations or preferences to make local communities more appealing.
Teams from the other five national pilot projects are working on other strategies that could also benefit Potter County. These include:
- Greenbriar County, W. Va., using the arts to promote rehabilitation, healing and recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
- Puna Community, Hawaii, employing the arts to address poverty and strengthen a sense of community and appreciation for the local culture and environment.
- LaCrosse County, Wisc., integrating the arts with other activities to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on rural communities.
- Perry County, Ohio, using the arts to deepen appreciation for, and protection of, outdoor recreation and the environment.
- Van Buren County, Mich., addressing mental illness and physical well-being with the arts, involving the court system, local governments and other partners.
Old Fashioned Christmas this Saturday
The American Caroling Company and Artisan Market return to Marilyn Horne Hall located at 2 Marilyn Horne Way in historic downtown Bradford, Pennsylvania, this Saturday, December 10.
The museum will have complimentary gingerbread cookies and warm cider for visitors, and costumed carolers will roam the event intermittently from noon until 3 p.m.
This holiday celebration is free and open to everyone.
In addition to the artisan market, the museum shop will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Library offers free used books through end of year
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library used book sales are done for the year and they have been able to raise a decent amount thanks to the generosity of patrons. As a “Thank You” to the community, the Library Board had decided to make all remaining used books left on the carts in our Multipurpose room 100% FREE now through December 31, 2022.
There are plenty of empty boxes to load up and books in every category! Monetary donations are still (and always) welcomed.
Come stock up and save these books from being recycled today!
Please note, the library is not currently accepting physical donations of any kind.
For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011.