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Coudersport Rotary Club was very pleased to present a $200 check to Dalton Miller for his Eagle Project at their January 30, 2023, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Dalton will build a “Care Closet” at the Coudersport Jr/Sr High School for students who need personal hygiene items, non-perishable food, and clothing items. Pictured: Rotarian Courtney Cole, Dalton Miller, and Rotary President Lynne Ruffner

(St. Marys, PA)  If you haven’t heard yet, the Elk County Democratic Committee is keeping its 2022 Headquarters for the 2023 election cycle. This is the first time in the committee’s history that they have been able to have a headquarters in an odd year municipal election cycle through the generosity of a handful of key donors. The committee is marking this achievement by hosting a 2023 Grand Opening at their Headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in Downtown St. Marys on Friday, February 17th starting at 6:00pm. The event is open to Democrats from Elk and surrounding counties.

They will have light refreshments and drinks, and encourage all local and statewide Democratic candidates to join them and help celebrate. This will kick off the first weekend of the 3 week petition signing period so it is a great opportunity to stop in, meet candidates, and sign petitions to get them on the May primary ballot. In Elk County, all County row offices are on the ballot in 2023 along with numerous township, city, borough and school director (school board) positions.

Along with local races, there are also four statewide offices on the ballot – one vacancy on Commonwealth Court, two vacancies on Superior Court and one vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The Committee has petition forms for Elk, Cameron, Jefferson and Forest County Democrats to sign for several of the Democratic statewide candidates and they will be available to sign at the Grand Opening. 

In addition, the Committee is hosting a food drive for local charities and will be accepting non-perishable items. They did this in 2021 during Covid and collected hundreds of pounds of food to help local families and they hope to exceed that amount this year.

Following the Grand Opening, the Headquarters will be staffed several other days throughout the end of the Petition Signing Period which ends Tuesday March 7^th to allow Democrats that cannot make the Friday 17^th event to sign petitions.

For more information about the Committee, questions about running for office, or to find out when the Headquarters is open, visit their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ElkCoDC, email elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com or call/text (814) 636-1030.

Photo provided. The Tannahill Weavers ninth concert of their current USA tour is in Wellsboro.

This Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. the Tannahill Weavers will perform their fire-driven instrumentals, foot-stomping jigs and reels, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies on the Coolidge Theatre stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

They are known worldwide for their exuberant and humorous performances, harmony singing and acoustic instruments.

This premier Celtic band began their current 18-show USA tour on Feb. 8 in Minnesota. Their ninth concert is at the Deane Center on Sunday and their last in West Virginia on March 4.

Roy Gullane is the lead singer and plays guitar. Singing harmony are Phil Smillie on flute, bodhran and whistles; Malcolm Bushby on fiddle and bouzouki; and Iain MacGillivray on bagpipes, fiddle and whistles.

This concert is BYOB with audience members encouraged to bring their favorite snacks and beverages and sit at a table with family and friends.

Admission is $25. For tickets and to reserve a table, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220 or go to the website at deanecenter.com. 

            Hello, my name is Ashley Gledhill.  I am currently the Potter County, PA 1^st Deputy Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts.  I would like to announce my candidacy for Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts in the upcoming primary election on May 16, 2023.

 I am a lifelong resident of Potter County and graduated from Coudersport Jr/Sr High School in 2006.  Directly following graduation, I attended OBI majoring in paralegal studies.

 I was married in 2014 to my husband, Kristopher Gledhill.  We own a home and small piece of property in Austin, PA, and we have a 2 ½ year old lab named Axel. 

My journey working at the Potter County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office began in 2018 when I was hired as a 2^nd deputy, and I knew I had found my place, and I became very passionate about my position.  I served as a 2^nd Deputy for several years and was then promoted to 1^st Deputy. 

During my years of service, I have learned how to prepare court documents, bail, pleas sentences, restitution and more.  I have also had the opportunity to build a great working relationship with all involved in the judicial system, including Judges, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, Attorney General’s Office, local and out of town attorneys, and the public.  I believe this has played a significant role in preparing me for serving as the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts.  I have a total of 11 years of experience in the legal field and 14 years of office experience. 

I have developed a love for this office and the exceptionally hard-working staff that comes with it.  I am eager to serve Potter County with professionalism, kindness, and a fair and humble heart.  I am dedicated to the needs of the public and will look forward to serving the residents of Potter County.  I would greatly appreciate your support and vote on May 16, 2023, in the primary election.

Endorsed by Kathy Schroeder, Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts

Snow Shoe Volunteer Fire Company

145 I80E (Just prior to the Rest Area entrance)

Snow Shoe Township

Feb. 17 at 11:54 AM

Fire-Vehicle Crash Unk Inj

UPGRADED to Fire-Vehicle Crash W/ Entrapment & Fire

**FATALITY**

Due: R6,ER6, TA6, AMB29-1, MEDIC24-2

At approximately 0531 this morning, 2/17/23, Company 6 was alerted for a vehicle accident with unknown injuries at the 145 mile marker in the East bound lanes of Interstate 80 just prior to the Rest Area entrance.

As units were dispatched and Chief 6 went responding, Centre County 911 advised that the call was going to be three (3) tractor trailers now with entrapment and fire. Upon additional information coming in, Chief 6 had 911 upgrade the response.

0542 – Chief 6, Fire Police 6 and Engine Rescue 6 arrived on scene and began assessing the scene. Chief 6 advised that there was negative entrapment and no fire with 2 patients injured, one with critical injuries and took Command. More info on Snow Shoe Fire Facebook page.

I, Jessica Herzing, am excited to announce my candidacy for the office of Cameron County Commissioner on the Republican Ballot.

You may know me from my time leading the Cameron County Project, as the staff accountant at Judd A. Schager CPA, or because I grew up in Emporium and my Dad is Clinton Weekley.

As project coordinator of the Cameron County Project, I championed the need for residents’ voices in local decision-making. I invited residents to re-engage with our communities and put your ideas and priorities into the hands of those who could make them a reality. I will continue seeking resident input and promoting our county’s need for active and engaged residents.

I bring eight years of accounting and business advisory experience to the position. I am well-versed in fund accounting and grant administration, budget preparation and audit process, and navigating local, state, and federal regulatory environments (and their red tape), making me a capable steward of our county’s resources and budget. I appreciate that Cameron County is unique in its size and economic struggles, and a one size fits all approach isn’t going to cut it. Our future success lies in collaboration, knowledge sharing, smart fiscal management, and greater transparency.

I graduated from CCHS in 2005. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration from IUP and another in accounting from Central Penn College. I moved back to Cameron County in 2011, and my husband, Toby, and I are raising our two kids here in Emporium.

I serve on the Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties and the Guy and Mary Felt Manor Board of Directors. I volunteer with local organizations like the Super Saturday Committee and Cameron County Community Chest and lead the Kingdom Kids children’s ministry at the Emporium First Methodist Church.

I’m a big-picture thinker, analytical, honest, and practical. I have a proven record of accomplishing what I set out to do for our community. I understand the dire need for economic and community development for Cameron County to thrive. I am passionate about ensuring a Cameron County residents can be proud to call home. I have what it takes to be an effective Commissioner. I would appreciate your support in the primaries this May.

Michael L. Mascho, owner of the Mascho Funeral Home, Bradford, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for McKean County Coroner in the May 16th primary.

He is a fourth generation native of McKean County who was born and raised in Bradford.  He is a 1995 graduate of the Bradford Area High School and he also attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford before finishing his education at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he earned his degree in 1999.  While attending college he had various training in Anatomy, Pathology, Microbiology and Psychology as well as many other aspects of deathcare.  After completing his education; he returned to Bradford to serve his internship and work at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes as a funeral director until 2006 when he had the chance to move to Cumberland County, furthering his experience with another funeral home.  In 2008 he took advantage of the opportunity to move back to his hometown and purchase the former Koch-Chatley-Gaeto Funeral Home.  In 2011 he earned his New York State Funeral Directors license in order to better serve the local community.  Michael is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, the Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Mascho said “Being the owner of a funeral home puts me the unique position to use my own equipment and facilities for the county’s benefit at no added cost to the taxpayers.”  “It is a benefit to the county when a funeral home owner is the coroner.  I have a job where I am already on call 24/7.  This is why the McKean County Coroner has been a funeral home owner for the past 40+ years.” “One may ask how can someone be expected to be the coroner while employed somewhere else?  If you hold another job where people count on you; how is one able to just up and leave if an emergency occurs when you are needed elsewhere?” 

“For the past 24 years I have worked hand in hand with the McKean County, Elk County, Potter County and Cameron County Coroner’s offices.  I gained a great rapport while working alongside several McKean County Fire Departments (whether it being the city or volunteer departments), the Pennsylvania State Police, Bradford City Police Department, Foster Township Police Department and the Bradford Township Police Department on many occasions when a tragedy occurred as well as countless members of the medical profession in determining cause of death and filing death certificates in Pennsylvania as well as New York State.”  “There is something to be said for having hands on experience versus not having real world experience.”  “On a multitude of occasions medical personnel have asked for my professional opinion for my thoughts on what a cause of death could be when someone had died unexpectedly.”

“Having been a funeral director for as long as I have; I know what it takes to work with a family during a tragedy.  It is something that takes years of experience to be able to deal with delicately.”  “There is nothing more important than family. I am able to provide the people of the county the type of compassion and empathy they need and deserve when they may unfortunately find themselves faced with these situations in their own family.”  “Also; with being a funeral director the public has access to me whenever they may have questions or concerns.  I have a publicly known phone number I personally answer and I am also readily available as I live right here at the funeral home.”

Currently the county does not have morgue for the deceased and when someone needs to be held until an investigation is completed or until a family has been located; the county uses a funeral home.  If elected Mascho would like to build a morgue for the county’s use without using any taxpayer money.  Mascho says “This is a thought that I have had for a few years now and if elected I would like to further pursue this idea.  It is something that I can use for my own business; so, if I could build this with my own funds for my funeral home’s use and let the county use it without any charge, saving the taxpayers any financial burdens why wouldn’t I?”  “Being a business owner since 2008 I have the intimate knowledge on keeping costs down by being as financially responsible as possible and yet still being able to perform effectively; this is a trait that I will bring to the coroner’s office with me when elected.”

Mascho who lives in his hometown of Bradford with his wife Olivia Dunn Mascho and their five-year old son Michael Jr., gratefully asks for your support in the upcoming primary and to also follow his campaign Facebook page (Michael L. Mascho for McKean County Coroner) to get up to date information about his campaign.

Aveanna Healthcare is offering Shift Differentials, competitive rates of pay, flexible scheduling and weekly pay. PRN work is available in all areas. Direct Care Workers, no experience needed, we provide all training! Must be 18 years old, and be vaccinated for covid or be willing to apply for a medical or religious exemption. RN/LPN Payrate based on acuity and experience Base rates start at $22-$30/ hour.  CNA base rate $14/ hour, School cases $17/hour. DCW base rate $12/hour

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Full time days available in St Mary’s, and Bradford.

Part time Days in Roulette, St Mary’s, Port Allegany  

Part time nights in Eldred, Port Allegany, Bradford, St Mary’s

Part time evenings in Emporium.

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School cases in Johnsonburg, Kane, Port Allegany, Coudersport, and Warren

Evenings Roulette

PRN in Port Allegany, Bradford, Kane, Eldred, Smethport, Ludlow, Lewis Run,  Rixford, Rew, and St Mary’s

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Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Josh Bizzak, predator hunter from Wilcox, Pa., is closing in on a record for fox harvests at any of Rolfe Beagle Club’s Predator Hunts, whether it be the 10-day hunt around Labor Day or the two weekend hunts in February of each year.  Josh entered a large, male coyote weighing 39.4# on Sunday, but it was his 10.8# female gray fox harvest that moved Josh into position to take the lead on fox harvests at the club.  That gray fox was harvested at 5:15 am and was Josh’s fourth registered fox so far in this two-weekend Hunt or Trap event.  The fox harvest record for any single hunter at the club is four, so Josh is in position to surpass that record with his next fox harvest. 

Josh harvested both the coyote and fox while hunting private lands in Elk County.  He was using an electronic call and shoots a .17 Hornet.  He harvested the coyote at 3:45 a.m. Sunday.  This coyote was unique in that it had no ears.  Josh was uncertain what might have caused the coyote to lose his ears, but it could have been a birth defect, or a loss while in the den.

Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this two-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/16.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

Aveanna Healthcare is offering Shift Differentials, competitive rates of pay, flexible scheduling and weekly pay. PRN work is available in all areas. Direct Care Workers, no experience needed, we provide all training! Must be 18 years old, and be vaccinated for covid or be willing to apply for a medical or religious exemption. RN/LPN Payrate based on acuity and experience Base rates start at $22-$30/ hour.  CNA base rate $14/ hour, School cases $17/hour. DCW base rate $12/hour

RN/LPN

Fulltime nights available in Bradford, Kane, and Rew.

Full time days available in St Mary’s, and Bradford.

Part time Days in Roulette, St Mary’s, Port Allegany  

Part time nights in Eldred, Port Allegany, Bradford, St Mary’s

Part time evenings in Emporium.

CNA

School cases in Johnsonburg, Kane, Port Allegany, Coudersport, and Warren

Evenings Roulette

PRN in Port Allegany, Bradford, Kane, Eldred, Smethport, Ludlow, Lewis Run,  Rixford, Rew, and St Mary’s

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