AREA STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK WORKSHOPS
BRADFORD, Pa. – Colorado’s Watson Institute is in Bradford this week teaching students at Bradford Area High School and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford about social entrepreneurship as part of the Bradford Area Alliance’s Entrepreneurship Week.
The week began and will end with sessions for students underwritten by the Halloran Foundation. Thursday featured the Alliance’s Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition pitch event.
Earlier this week, Watson facilitator Marte Siebenhar led a workshop of juniors and seniors at BAHS. Siebenhar told students that entrepreneurship means finding a need and filling it and that it does not necessarily mean inventing something or starting a business, although, of course, it can.
Using that definition, Siebenhar walked through exercises to see how they already act in entrepreneurial ways, what a societal need is that concerns them and how interconnected those problems can be.
“This work is very layered and very nuanced,” Siebenhar said. She also talked with students about developing their natural talents and passions to find career success.
Over the weekend, Watson Institute will work with Pitt-Bradford students to model entrepreneurial processes. Thirty students will spend the weekend alongside mentors who are Pitt-Bradford alumni and members of the Bradford business community.
On Friday, Pitt-Bradford students visited America Refining Group to ask questions about its business model before discussing the types of problems they see in the community, conducting a Root Cause analysis and proposing a prototype solution.
Throughout the weekend, students will learn about business models, craft a mock pitch, workshop their ideas with local mentors, and hear from Pitt-Bradford alumnus Kamron Khodjaev ’12-’15, co-founder of KOOP Technologies, an insurance technology company for autonomous vehicles and robotics based in Pittsburgh.
This is the second year Pitt-Bradford has hosted the Watson Institute. It is the first year for the high school portion of the visit, both sponsored by the Halloran Foundation. Many of those serving as mentors have returned from last year.
The weekend ends Sunday with a pitch competition and the awarding of $150 gift cards for members of the winning team.
Recalls
Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., a Xenia, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue rubber
Robert George Burdick, 95, Cuba, NY
Robert George Burdick died on Oct. 20, 2022.
Born at home in South Bolivar, N.Y., on July 19, 1937, the son of William R. Burdick and Doris Lena Carpenter Burdick who predeceased him.
Survived by spouse, Sandra Kay (Reitzel) Burdick, whom he married Aug. 21, 1958, in Wellsville, N.Y.
Predeceased by sister, Marie Ball; and brothers: Donald Burdick and William “Bub” Burdick Jr.
Survived by daughter, Julie Burdick (Michael Nosal) of Jamestown, N.Y.; son, Blair N. (Nancy) Burdick, Cuba, N.Y.; grandchildren: Elizabeth L. Raible (Sean Raible), Warren, Pa,, Rosalie Annette Hewitt (Lynn Schaffer) Dewittville, N.Y., Madison R. Burdick, Nathan B. Burdick, Cuba, N..; great-grandsons: Owen R. Tipton, Sean Robert Raible, Connor Michael Raible and Colin James Raible of Warren, Pa.; brothers: Charles Burdick of Bolivar, N.Y., and Larry Burdick of Kentucky; and sister, Dora DeYoe of Florida.
Denied the opportunity to finish school, he obtained a GED and became a lifelong self-learner. He was employed by Acme Electric, Inc., Di Pizio Construction, Cuba Memorial Hospital, and Cuba Cheese Inc. and in later years by Wayne Paving and Gravel of Ceres, Pennsylvania and Boehmer Trucking of Machias, N.Y.
He was a survivor of the polio epidemics of the 1940s and his strong will and determination enabled him to overcome paralysis and walk again. He never let the pain and disability that persisted through his life keep him from accomplishing his goals. He was known for his strong work ethic and was working on his property daily until his final illness.
His interests in retirement included Harley Davidson motorcycles, refinishing furniture, hunting, and maintaining his acreage. He was a devoted son-in-law to Wilma Reitzel until her death in 1994.
Memorial service to be held at a later date. Private internment at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements under the direction of Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast, N.Y.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www treusdellfuneralhome.com.
One Vehicle Crash On Route 6 Near Mt. Jewett
Mt.Jewett Volunteer Fire Department
The Mt. Jewett Fire department and Hamlin Twp. fire department were called to a one car vehicle accident on Friday 10/21/22 around 7:00 pm.
Upon arrival at the scene, rescue 10 personnel found the driver was out of the vehicle.. ambulance 10 personnel took the patient to Kane hospital ( the driver of the vehicle was not hurt ). Route six was shut down to one lane of traffic ’till the vehicle was removed from the field … Chief 10-10 had Route six command.. Kane station 5 assisted.
Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 2 Fl. Oz./59 mL Bottles of Ready-to-Feed Liquid Products; Recall Is Not Expected to Impact U.S. Infant Formula Supply
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children, including the brands Similac® Pro-Total ComfortTM, Similac® 360 Total Care®, Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive, Similac® Special Care® 24, Similac Stage 1, Similac® NeoSure®, Similac Water (Sterilized) and Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution. The products included in the recall were manufactured at our Columbus, Ohio, manufacturing facility.
These products are being recalled because a small percentage of bottles (less than 1%) in the recalled lots have bottle caps that may not have sealed completely, which could result in spoilage. If spoiled product is consumed, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may occur.
Sarah C. BRUBAKER, 81, of Westfield, PA
Sarah C. BRUBAKER
Sarah C. BRUBAKER, 81, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, October 21, 2022 in UPMC Wellsboro, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Elizabeth E. JOHNSON, 96, of Wellsville, NY
Elizabeth E. JOHNSON
Elizabeth E. JOHNSON, 96, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 21, 2022 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born February 7, 1926, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of John and Ruth Hann Baldwin. In 1944, in Wellsville, she married William H. Johnson, who predeceased her on January 1, 1985. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed as a housekeeper by the Wellsville Motel. Betty also owned and operated a ceramic shop in her home in the 1970’s.
Surviving are: two children, Deborah Hardwick of Wellsville and William (Theresa) Johnson of Gorham; four grandchildren, Brenda, Monica, Morgan, and Ethan; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Boekell of Wellsville; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by an eight-year old brother.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Arrangements are entrusted to OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Larry E. Shine, 79, of Keane Lane, Bradford,
Larry E. Shine
Larry E. Shine, 79, of Keane Lane, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Richard W. “Dick” Luther Sr., 93, of 14 Williams Street, Bradford, PA.
Richard W. Luther Sr.
Richard W. “Dick” Luther Sr., 93, of 14 Williams Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 30,1929, in Patton, Dick was the son of the late Leroy and Alma Dunnegan Luther.
He was a 1948 graduate of Patton High School. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army, and served as a military policeman during the Korean War.
He attended Brevard College, in Brevard, NC and Mt. Saint Mary’s College, in Emmitsburg, MD.
On April 26,1956 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Westminster, MD, he married Bettie Lee (Cromwell) Luther who died March 21, 2015.
Dick sold insurance as an AFLC agent for over 50 years. For the last 26 years he along with his son, Rich, owned and operated Luther Excavating Services. He was affectionately known as Mr. Slate at various work sites,
He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, McKean County Republican Party and Patton Volunteer Fire Department. He served on the board and was treasurer for the Bradford City Water Authority since its inception in 1980.
Dick held a special place in his heart for animals and volunteered for many years at the McKean County SPCA. He also assisted in the Bradford Central Christian High School Ramblers / Bradford Area High School Owls recycling program. He was a volunteer for the United Way of the Bradford Area and many local organizations. Also eager to help, Dick came with a smile, a hard work ethic and a few jokes to make everyone feel at ease.
Surviving are two daughters, Melanie (Tom) Shay, of Bradford, and Michele (Bruce) Kesting of Littlestown; two sons: Richard (Kristen Tate) Luther, of Bradford, and Timothy Luther of Hanover, “Pappy” to four grandchildren, Tiffanie Luther, Kathleen Shay, Lauren Luther and William Luther; one sister, Ruth Semonich, of Patton, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, wife Bettie Lee of 58 years, three brothers, his twin, Robert, Howard and James Luther.
Family will receive friends Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Fr. John Jacquel, Pastor, as celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded by members of the American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard in St. Bernard Cemetery following the mass.
Memorial contribution if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
