James W. Gleason, Sr., 77, of 60 Scott Drive Bradford, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, surrounded by his family while at home.
Born February 8, 1947, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Stanley M. and Bettie M. (Becker) Gleason, Jr.
He was a 1965 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. He attended St. Bonaventure until he was drafted on April 14, 1969, into the United States Army. He served until his honorable discharge on November 21, 1970.
On August 9, 1998, at the Jim Gleason Ball Field, he married Colleen M. (Gray) Gleason, who survives.
JoAnne A. Bigley, 71, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Pavilion at BRMC.
She was born on August 5, 1953 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Hassek Starkweather.
She was a 1971 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
She was employed by the former Bradford Electronics for close to thirty years. After they closed the Bradford location, she went on to work for the Zippo Manufacturing Co., for fifteen years; retiring in 2021.
K9S COME TO SMETHPORT 4TH GRADE (SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania: November 7, 2024): K9s LG and Nico visited children in Smethport earlier this week. The K9s, along with McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer and K9 handlers Bob and Vicki Rinfrette, were invited to visit fourth-graders at Smethport Elementary on November 4th. LG is trained to locate drugs and Nico is trained to locate explosives.
The visit was part of an educational program geared toward elementary-aged children. The students and visitors talked about the dangers of drugs and that police officers are their friend. They also talked about what police officers do to keep us safe, how the K9s help the police, and what to do if they are offered drugs. The students were left with pledge cards with LG’s picture that they can sign as a pledge to say “no” to drugs. Thank you for inviting us Mrs. Wertz! If you would like a presentation for your group, please contact the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312.
MEGA BRIDAL BLOWOUT SALE!! Over 100 Bridal Gowns, many NWT. Racks of $50, $100 and $150. Other 25% to 50% off. Sizes 0-30.. Sale dates November 1- December 20. Sew Much More 127 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5; Wednesday 9-3. Or by appointment. 814-335-8681 Hurry in for best selection.
Thomas E. Muroski, 83, of 405 Mill Street, Johnsonburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born September 27, 1941, in St. Marys, son of the late Wade J. and Anne M. Kazmierski Muroski. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1959. Following high school, he studied at Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and entered the workforce for Keystone Thermometrics, where he worked for forty-eight years before retiring.
On December 28, 1963, in Holy Rosary Church, Tom married Mary Ellen Griffin, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty years of marriage and were looking forward to celebrating their sixty-first anniversary next month.
46 year old Adele Pierce had her apartment searched Tuesday night at 317 N. 2nd St apartment #2 by the Street Crimes unit who had obtained a search warrant for drugs. Members of the Emergency response team entered the apartment at 9:30 p.m. . Investigators located and seized Fentanyl, Crack cocaine and Meth in the apartment. Pierce was charged with 2 counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felonies ) and Criminal use of drug paraphernalia ( A Misdemeanor ).
Pierce was also arrested on a outstanding indictment warrant for two counts of Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd degree ( B Felonies ) and two counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree ( B Felonies ). Pierce was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await arraignment. We were assisted by the Southern tier regional drug task force.
Nancy Lee Maze, 88, of Tonawanda and formerly of James City, passed away Thursday (Oct. 31) in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY. Born April 11, 1936 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Reed and Isabelle (Shatto) Lemmon. On Sept. 4, 1954 in Kane, she married Delbert Maze who preceded her in death on Jan 31, 2020.
Nancy had worked for many years in Quality Control at Stackpole. She also had worked for Houston Electronics and the Market Basket and was the auditor for Highland Township for many years. She was a member of the Kane Community Methodist Church, where she served on several church groups and was a member of the quilting group, the Red Hats and the 54 Huggers (her graduating class group).
Life is full of opportunities, but do we recognize them? Does an optimist see opportunities the same way a pessimist does? Does one see an obstacle while the other a door? Reality says we don’t see things the same way. I’ve said this before but perhaps we need to hear it again; for some, life happens to them, while others see life as happening for them. Perspective is always the deciding factor and for that we come down to choices.
In the Book of Acts, Peter saw his opportunity to speak to the crowd about the man that was now able to walk. Seeing the opportunity was only part of the response as he also had to go through the door that it provided. Choosing to address the people he explained what had happened and who’s power caused it. Because of Peter’s choice of utilizing the opportunity that was placed before him, the lives of over 3000 people were changed. Peter was used mightily in God’s redemptive plan.
How one addresses opportunities that present themselves has much to do with the heart. Judas saw an opportunity to betray Jesus. Peter saw an opportunity to share Jesus. Both seized upon an opportunity, but each had a different reason. Again, our response will always be led by the condition of our heart.
Many have heard or seen, “As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord.” some may even have it hanging in their homes. It comes from Joshua 24:15 and it describes a heart attitude about life and how it’s going to be lived. Perhaps it could be said that opportunities that come will be viewed through the lens of “service to the Lord.”
Finally, opportunities can be created by the adventurous. This past Saturday I called my youngest daughter and asked when breakfast was. To make the story short, that call resulted in 14 family members showing up for breakfast. It was a fabulous time of laughter and conversation that went on for three hours, just because we created the opportunity. Think about it.
All of November through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, November 9th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* There will be NO MARKET ON NOVEMBER 30 due to the Small Town Christmas celebration in Coudersport. Many of our vendors will be throughout the town.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker@hughes.net]
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market this week on Saturday in the Riley Gallery next to the Crittenden Hotel. I will have breads including cheese garlic bread by request, sweet treats, snacks and fresh brown eggs from our hen house. This is the beginning of the winter hours. Poster of dates are on our Facebook, Solomons Words and available for you to post at home. Requests help me alot to have what you are tasting. contact me at netrabaker2@gmail.com Cell for text 814-598-0649
JULIE BENNETT will be attending this week. I will have crochet stuffies, washcloths, dish scrubbies and various other crochet items. As well as earrings. I take cash.
ME & MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. We accept cash or card payments. If you are interested in any products any for Christmas gifts, please let us know so that can have them available.
QUIET ACRES will be a vendor this week and next week only, for the month of November. We have a huge selection of handmade aprons and zigzag braided items as well as rope creations. Commissioned orders are welcome- your choice of colors, sizes and style. We also have a full line of Haldeman Mills products that make great teachers gifts. We accept cash payments.
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel has selected Pat Frantz Cercone as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Career Achievement Chancellor’s Staff Award for the University of Pittsburgh.
Cercone is the executive director of communications and marketing at the university’s Bradford campus.
The Outstanding Career Achievement Award recognizes a staff member with more than 20 years of unparalleled service to the university who, throughout their career, has made exceptional contributions to the success of their department and Pitt; who has earned the respect of their peers; and whose efforts have defined what it means to be part of the university community.
Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball team will be looking to improve on last season’s six-win, 20-loss season when it begins its season this weekend.
Competing in the Chatham University Cougar Tip-Off Classic, the Wildcats open their fifth season under coach Britni Mohney at 7 p.m. Friday before facing Susquehanna University at noon on Saturday.
Rachel Teats of Middleburg, a 5-foot-9 guard, and Emily Pardee of Williamsport, a 5-9 forward, return for their senior seasons, and Lexi Troup of Huntingdon, a 5-6 guard, is back for her junior year. Teats led last year’s team with 310 points, Pardee scored 200 and Troup had 183. For their careers, Teats has 847 points, Pardee 366 and Troup 183. Teats, who was named to the UE second team for the second year in a row, also was last season’s leader in rebounds with 139 and assists with 60, while Pardee had 129 rebounds.
Herbert Dale Pfingstler, 85, of 216 Columbus Street and formerly of the Elk Towers, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Marjorie M. (King) Bergh, age 83, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
She was born on November 23, 1940, a daughter of the late Leland and Mary (Davis) King and was the wife of the late Mason Bergh. She was formerly employed by Mergenthaler and enjoyed playing golf and gardening.
She is survived by a son: Tom (Shelly) Gee of Middlebury Center, PA, brother: Gary King of Middlebury Center, PA, sister: Linda Cochran of Wellsboro, PA, 2 grandchildren: Megan Gee, Lane Gee and 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant son: Jamie Gee.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Wellsboro Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA
Marilou L. Filips “beloved sister, aunt and friend”
Marilou L. Filips, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Ceres, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long fought illness as her family surrounded her.
Born on June 13, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. “Baldy” and Erla Mae Robbins Herzog. She was affectionately known to many as “Toot” or “Red”.
Marilou married Richard Filips on July 7, 1978 who predeceased her in January of 2002. She later married Alex Nemeth on May 22, 2021, who recently passed away in July.
Job Announcement: Outreach and Communications Advisor
The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outreach and Communications Advisor. The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to oversee the general planning, development, and direction of all communications of the District. Coordinate programs, social media, news releases, and other forms or publication to build and sustain a positive image of the District in the public. The qualified applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain required clearances, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates are preferred to have a degree in an Environmental Field (Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, etc.), Communications, Public Relations, or another related field. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs.
The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or
national origin.
Contact the Potter County Conservation District for an employment application and full job description at 814-320-4012, or at j.childs@pottercd.com
Deadline for cover letter, application, and resume is November 30th, 2024. Please send a cover letter, application, and resume to:
PCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the PCCD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Break the Chains Coalition will be holding a Coffeehouse Fundraiser hosted by Beefeaters Restaurant located under the restaurant in the “Afterwards Club” located at 27 Congress Street in Bradford from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on SAturday, November 16th. All proceeds benefit Break the Chains Coalition and their fight against drug and alcohol addiction and self harm and suicide awareness and prevention. They will offer live entertainment, encouraging speakers, bake goods sale and soup lunch by donation as well as delicious coffee. More information about Break the Chains Coalition can be found at www.breakthechainscoalition.com. Contact Break the Chains at breakthechainsfestival@gmail.com Pictured: Macie Delahoy, Mandy Miles-Rudolph and Lynn Keck, Break the Chains Coalition board members.
