Remembrance Service December 17th, At The Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home
NEWS
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Dept Elects Officers
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce and congratulate 2023 line officers.
President: Stephanie Scrivo
Vice President: Mackenzie Swanson
Secretary: Seth Groff
Social Secretary: Marissa Buccolini
Relief Association Treasurer: Kelly Kelley
Historian: Junior Fire Department
Board of Directors:
Bill Fargo
Michael J. Scrivo
Marissa Buccolini
Brian DiStasio
Chief: James Kelley
1st Assistant Chief: Michael J. Scrivo
2nd Assistant Chief: Stephanie Scrivo
3rd Assistant Chief: Tina Yohe
Fire Police Captain: Mike V. Scrivo
EMS officer: Sally Scrivo
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.
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
Colonel Evanchick Announces Recent PSP Promotions
12/07/2022
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police promoted 38 members to the rank of sergeant and 121 members to the rank of corporal during a ceremony at LCBC Manheim in Lancaster County on December 7, Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced. Two Bureau of Liquor Enforcement employees were also promoted to enforcement officer 3 during the ceremony.
Newly Promoted Sergeants…………
Adam S. Kirk, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, has been promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Sergeant Kirk enlisted in the state police in 2006 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.
Newly Promoted Corporals……….
Michael J. Flook, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop F, Emporium. Corporal Flook enlisted in the state police in 2007.
Daniel M. Henry, of DuBois, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, DuBois. Corporal Henry enlisted in the state police in 2016.
Ryan J. Maggs, of Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop F, Emporium. Corporal Maggs enlisted in the state police in 2014.
Andrew S. Mills, of Houtzdale, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, DuBois. Corporal Mills enlisted in the state police in 2014.
Nathan S. Owens, of Morrisdale, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Ridgway. Corporal Owens enlisted in the state police in 2009.
Ryan J. Salas, of Mansfield, Tioga County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Salas enlisted in the state police in September 2012.
Robert J. Southern Jr., of Houtzdale, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Southern enlisted in the state police in 2005.
Dennis W. Twigg, of Philipsburg, Centre County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Twigg enlisted in the state police in 2014.
Nicholas G. Wissinger, of Allport, Clearfield County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Wissinger enlisted in the state police in 2016.
Kyle R. Witmer, of Watsontown, Northumberland County, has been promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run. Corporal Witmer enlisted in the state police in 2016.
Newly Promoted Enforcement Officer 3
Ronald P. Beeler, of Ridgway, Elk County, has been promoted to enforcement officer 3 and assigned to the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, District Enforcement Office Number 4, Pittsburgh. EO3 Beeler enlisted in the state police in 2010.
CHERYL HEIN WALTERS TO PRESENT FREE GOLDEN AFTERNOONS PROGRAM “A HARP HOLIDAY” ON TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Get in the Christmas spirit with “A Harp Holiday,” a free Golden Afternoons program for people 55 years old and up at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the lobby at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Featured will be Cheryl Hein Walters (shown) performing festive harp music. Free light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
CITIZENS ASKED TO HELP WITH COWANESQUE CIRCLE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT ON SATURDAY, DEC. 17; SIGN UP BY DEC. 12
The Tiadaghton Audubon Society, a group of local birders based in Wellsboro, Pa. needs help with the Cowanesque Circle Christmas bird count in Tioga County, Pa. and New York on Saturday, Dec. 17. People who can help are asked to sign up by this coming Monday, Dec. 12.
It is not necessary to be a member of either the Tiadaghton or the National Audubon Society to participate.
The Cowanesque Circle has a diameter of 15 miles and is centered on Cowanesque Lake with a radius of 7.5 miles. It covers the following areas: North – Pinnacle State Park in N.Y.; South – Ives Run Campground; West – Osceola; and East – East Lawrence Road and Woodford Road.
“We would appreciate it if more people living in or outside the Cowanesque bird circle area who don’t want to leave their homes would get involved by counting the birds at their own bird feeders in their own backyards,” said Sean Minnick, coordinator.
“If backyard birders call or email me, I can tell them how to do a count and whether they are in the Cowanesque Circle area and should send the data to us. If they live outside our circle area, they will be referred to the appropriate place to report their bird data,” Minnick said.
“We also need people willing to go on the road to participate in the Cowanesque Circle bird count,” he said. At least 10 volunteers are needed. Each participant will count every bird they see as he/she/they follow their assigned routes.
People who have never participated before but are interested and comfortable with going out on their own are welcome to help,” Minnick said. “It might be fun for a family or people living in the same household to participate together.”
Those interested can sign up by emailing tasmember@yahoo.com or calling Minnick at 570-948-9052. “Anyone interested is welcome to call me for more information,” said Minnick.
Bird count volunteers will get their area assignments or confirmation of their participation from their own properties via email.
PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN FOR INTRO TO ICE FISHING PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN ONLY – FEMALES AGES 12 AND UP AND ADULTS – AND FOR INTRO TO ICE FISHING PROGRAMS FOR ANYONE – AGES 12 AND UP AND ADULTS –
Preregistration opens this Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. for the “Women’s Intro to Ice Fishing” program for adult women as well as girls and young women,12 and older and for the “Intro to Ice Fishing” program for any adult and youth ages 12 and up in January of 2023 by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in partnership with Wellsboro Tackle Shack. Slots will fill up fast based on what has happened in years past.
All of the programs are free and include both a required virtual session and an on-ice session.
For the virtual session, participants, from the comfort of their own homes and using their own computers, will join instructors online to begin their ice fishing journey. This session will introduce participants to ice fishing equipment, ice safety, baits, lures, layering, planning a trip, ice fishing locations and important details about the on-ice session of the program.
The on-ice session will be at Nessmuk Lake, Wellsboro, PA 16901. It includes a brief review of information from the virtual session, skills instruction and hands-on ice fishing. Participants will learn more about ice augers, shelters, heaters and techniques. This session also includes a fish filleting and cooking demonstration. Samples will be available.
A fishing license is not required.
PFBC instructors will not only provide free instruction, both virtually and in-person, but also ice fishing gear and bait for the on-ice session. Participants will also have a chance to win random door prizes provided by Wellsboro Tackle Shack.
To preregister for one of these programs go to www.fishandboat.com “Calendar of Events” or to www.register-ed.com/programs/pennsylvania/191-sport-fishing on Friday, Dec. 9.
Thefour dates and times the on-ice session of the Women’s Intro to Ice Fishing Program are being offered are: Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Select only one.
The three dates and times the on-ice session of the Intro to Ice Fishing Program are being offered are: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Select only one.
Participants who register for one on-ice session will automatically be registered for the virtual session, which is being held on one day only, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of the virtual program as a reminder. The virtual session link will be sent to registrants one week in advance.
Wrestler, women’s basketball in Penn College spotlight
WildcatWeeklyHighlights2022-23
During a week in which the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball and wrestling teams were off, one wrestler made national headlines, and the women’s basketball squad hit the court twice.
FLASHBACK
Wrestling
Isaac Cory, a freshman from Montoursville who is 10-0 this season, made program history when he became the first nationally-ranked Wildcat, garnering the No. 11 spot at 184 pounds in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III rankings. Cory, who won the PIAA Class AA 189-pound championship earlier this year, also is ranked No. 2 in the Mideast Region.
“It’s well-earned recognition,” coach Pankil Chander said. “This is the first time a Penn College wrestler has been ranked nationally and may be the first time a PCT athlete or program is represented in any top 15 national category ever, so it’s an excellent milestone for a great young man.
“At the end of the day, matches are won and lost on the mat and rankings change every other week — Isaac’s work ethic and mindset will remain consistent regardless. He knows that is what will propel him to new heights.”
Women’s basketball
A 17-8 first quarter gave Penn College the early advantage at home in nonconference play on Friday before Penn State Altoona held the upper hand over the following three periods in a 55-47 Lions win, their second over the Wildcats in 10 days. Kayleigh Miller, of Sayre, came off the bench to lead Penn College in scoring with 13 points, while Rachael Teats, of Middleburg, tallied 10.
Back in action on Saturday, hosting once-beaten Houghton College, the visitors opened a 30-12 halftime lead and went on for a 66-43 nonconference win that dropped the Wildcat to 1-7 overall. Miller, Teats and Ja’Quela Dyer, of Dover, Delaware, each scored eight points to pace Penn College and Dyer led the team with eight rebounds.
The Wildcats now are idle until the last week of the month when they compete in the CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament at Lehman College in Bronx, New York.
SCHEDULES/RECORDS
Women’s basketball
Overall: 1-7
UE: 0-1
Friday, Dec. 9 — host Penn State Altoona, L, 55-47
Saturday, Dec. 10 — host Houghton College, L, 66-43
Wednesday, Dec. 28 — CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer at Lehman College, Bronx, NY: Penn College vs. Lehman College, 2 p.m. (Neumann vs. William Paterson, noon)
Thursday, Dec. 29 — CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer at Lehman College, Bronx, NY: Consolation, noon; Championship, 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 — host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 5 p.m.
Men’s basketball
Overall: 4-4
UE: 0-1
Monday, Dec. 12 — at King’s College, 4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 2 — at Centenary University, 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 — host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 7 p.m.
Wrestling
Overall: 1-1
ECWC: 0-0
Monday, Dec. 19 — at King’s College Quad Match with New Jersey City University, King’s College and Pitt-Bradford, 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 22 — at Wilkes University Open, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7 — at 11th Waynesburg University Invitational, 10 a.m.
Esports
Collegiate iRacing League Premier Series
Tuesday, Dec. 6 — Michigan, 11 of 34
For more about the United East, visit the conference website.
For additional information, visit the Wildcats Athletics website.
Lane Restriction on Route 15 SB in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction on Route 15 southbound in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted near the Route 973 interchange (Cogan Station /Perryville).
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA,
Ridgway Fire Department Elects Officers
Here are the officers of the Ridgway Fire Department for 2023:
President–Curt Dahler
1st Vice President–Rich Decker
2nd Vice President–Kevin Anstrom
Treasurer–Dave Parsons
Chief–Scott Pontious
Deputy Chief–Steve Neureiter
Assistant Chief–Jeff Yeager
A special thank you to long time Deputy and Assistant Chiefs Joe Gasbarre and Ray Imhof who decided it was time to hand off the white helmets to someone new.
Holiday Open House Returns to Sinnemahoning State Park
The staff at Sinnemahoning State Park invite the local community to join them on Saturday, December 17th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, for the park’s annual Holiday Open House.
View the Wildlife Center, all decked out in eye-catching holiday decorations, while enjoying a cookie and cocoa by the fire. Or make holiday ornaments with pinecones and other natural materials while listening to live music in the classroom.
All ages are welcome to join us for this relaxing holiday event. Light refreshments will be offered. The park gift shop will be open.
No pre-registration is required for this FREE seasonal program. For more information, please call the Park Office at 814-647-8401, or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.
Port Allegany Ambulance to North Main Street
At 4:56 PM on Saturday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been dispatched to North Main Street for a possible overdose.
“MESSIAH”: A COMMUNITY SING IS THIS SUNDAY, DEC. 11
Hamilton-Gibson Productions is presenting the 18th Annual “Messiah”: A Community Sing this Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Pearl Street in Wellsboro. It will last about an hour.
The “Messiah,” composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741, is the signal work of the Christmas season for millions of people around the world, mainly because of the “Hallelujah” chorus.
The music is beautiful and Handel took text from the Bible to tell the Christmas story.
Everyone is welcome to come and sing the five choruses or listen.
Audience members who want to sing the choruses are encouraged to sit in the soprano, alto, tenor and bass vocal sections this Sunday. Musical scores will be provided or participants can bring their own.
There will be plenty of room for audience members who choose to listen to all of the music but not sing.
Conducting is Lindsay Kate Brown, a Mansfield University graduate who studied both Music Education and Vocal Performance from August 2008 to December 2012. While attending MU, Ms. Brown sang the solo “O thou that tellest” for the H-G Messiah Community Sing. Currently living in Upstate N.Y., she travels to all of her professional appearances.
Mansfield University students singing the solos are: sopranos, Madison Felpel of Lititz, Pa. and Rachael Karwowski of Lock Haven, both seniors; mezzo-soprano Taylor Stevens of Waynesboro, Pa., a junior; and baritones, Andrew Clark of Owego, N.Y., a senior, and Cody Ranck of Harrisburg, a sophomore. Tenor soloist is MU faculty member Jordan Schreiner.
Father Edward K. Erb will perform on harpsichord. Also featured will be a string quartet including Kenneth Sarch and Jared Vamvakias, both on violin; Alex Knauth on viola and Ruth Stokes on cello.
Bob and Marsha Chesko are sponsors of this event. Admission at the door is Pay-What-You-Can. Proceeds will benefit the Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs. No reservations are required.
PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increase by National Fuel Gas
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to investigate a rate increase request filed by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel), which provides natural gas distribution services to approximately 214,000 customers in northwest Pennsylvania.
The Commission voted 5-0 to investigate the request, which was filed on October 28, 2022.
The changes proposed by National Fuel would produce an annual overall revenue increase of approximately $28.1 million (9.2%). National Fuel is also proposing a three-year Energy Efficiency pilot program that would recover an additional $1.2 million from residential customers annually. The program would offer residential customers rebate incentives to install high-efficiency space heating appliances in place of standard equipment.
National Fuel’s proposals would result in the total monthly bill for a residential customer, using 84 ccf per month, increasing from $99.93 to $109.67 (about 9.7%). In its filing, National Fuel is also proposing increasing its monthly residential customer charge from $12 to $18.
Today’s action by the Commission suspends the rate increase request for up to seven months and the c…
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Oswayo Valley Historical Society Annual Christmas get together on Monday
Oswayo Valley Historical Society will hold their annual Christmas get together on Monday, December 12, 2022 @ 7 PM in the History Room at the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library.
ALLEGANY COUNTY, NYS REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES
Belmont, N.Y. – The Allegany County Administrator and the Office of Economic Development is
requesting proposals for a consultant to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to achieve
workforce development, economic growth and job retention and expansion in Allegany County.
Proposals Due By: 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Proposal Submission Instructions and Due Date: Proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope
addressed or hand delivered to County Administrator Carissa M. Knapp, 7 Court Street, Rm 213, Belmont,
NY 14813 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023. In addition, applicants are required to email a pdf scan
of their complete proposal to County Administrator Carissa M. Knapp at Carissa.knapp@alleganyco.gov
by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023.
• For More Information: The complete RFP packet is listed on the County’s website
www.alleganyco.gov. To request a hard copy of the application, call the County Administrator’s
Office at 585-268-9217 or email jodi.adams@alleganyco.gov.
• Questions & Answers: Questions can be submitted in writing to Carissa.Knapp@alleganyco.gov
and responses will be provided until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13. Please be advised that no
questions will be accepted or responded to after this date.
Allegany County in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and New York
State Labor Law; Article 8 – Public Work, Section 220e hereby notifies all contractors that it will
affirmatively ensure that any contracts awarded as a result of this proposal solicitation will be awarded
without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex or natural origin.