Bark Peelers’ Festival July 6 & 7 at The PA Lumber Museum in Galeton, PA
Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be! 
Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, PA
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024,at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Bark Peelers’ Festival July 6 & 7 at The PA Lumber Museum in Galeton, PA
Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be!
Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!
Harold W Lewis, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Harold W Lewis, of Shinglehouse, was born, June 30, 1955, in Sellersville, PA. He was called home by his Heavenly Father on June 27, 2024, at the age of 68. He was surrounded by love as he was accepted into Jesus’ arms.
Graduating in 1973 from Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, PA. Harold was a lifelong entrepreneur and craftsman. He was known for his beautiful fiberglass and woodworking skills. He was a kind, carefree man, whose heart was as full as his lush greenhouse.
You would never find his home without a few ferns, a stacked bookshelf, and he never went too long without fish in his tank.
Evelyn H. Coast, 87, of 48 Bedford Street, Bradford, PA.
Evelyn H. Coast, 87, of 48 Bedford Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Frank J. DellaValle, 81, of 44 Harrisburg Run, Bradford, PA.
Frank J. DellaValle, 81, of 44 Harrisburg Run, Bradford, passed away, Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Born on December 3, 1942, in North Tonawanda, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Nardulli) DellaValle. He was a 1961 graduate at North Tonawanda High School.
Frank was employed at the Paper Plant in Grand Island, NY, and later at Harrison Radiator in Lockport, NY, for over 25 years.
He was a North Tonawanda Live Hose Volunteer Firefighter for 50 years and was also a volunteer firefighter at the Derrick City Fire Department.
Helen Joan Empey, 80, Formerly Of Bradford, PA
Helen Joan Empey, 80, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, formerly of Bradford, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Lexington Premier Nursing Home in Lexington KY.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of July 1
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of July 1. Crews will not work on Thursday in observance of the holiday. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Arthur J. Cianca, 73, of Ridgway, PA
Arthur J. Cianca, 73, of Ridgway, PA died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 5, 1950, in Ridgway, the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Susan Caggeso Cianca.
On August 12, 1988, he married Mary Theresa Judice, who survives.
Art was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church. A proud member of the Ridgway American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America Kersey Chapter 720, and the Ridgway Fire Department. Art devoted himself to serving his community and country with honor and integrity. Art had a special spot in his heart for his granddaughter, Sofia, spending time gardening and could often be found riding her around on his scooter.
Nikky’s Dance Studio – National Champions
Nikky’s Dance Studio Competition Team had an incredible week at Nexstar Nationals in Sandusky, Ohio. The team came home with 7 National Champion Titles, 4 Big Show Champions, numerous Overall scores, an Excellence in Choreography Award, an Excellence in Entertainment Award, Scholarships and multiple Judge’s Choice Awards. Eight dances were awarded the coveted honor to re-compete in The Big Show. We were thrilled to share the stage with some amazing talent and studios. The team trained hard this season and they were rewarded this past week. The team is still offering private auditions for their 2025 team, contact studio director Nikky Ewing – if interested. Recreational registration will be held on August 17th from 10-12pm at the studio in Smethport, PA.
THURSDAY, JULY 4TH IS A “FISH-FOR-FREE DAY” IN PENNSYLVANIA!
HARRISBURG, Pa (July 1) – On Independence Day, when many families and friends will be gathered to celebrate the holiday and spend time outdoors, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to offer a statewide Fish-for-Free Day!
From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, no fishing license is required to fish, however all other fishing regulations, including seasons and creel limits, apply. Complete fishing regulations can be viewed using the FishBoatPA mobile app or the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
During the extended Independence Day holiday weekend and throughout the remainder of the summer, the PFBC reminds anglers who will be fishing from boats to follow a basic safety checklist before and during each boating adventure. Boaters should always wear a life jacket, have a float plan to let others know when and where they’ll be boating, check the weather forecast, have proper registrations and launch permits, and never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Need to borrow a rod and reel? The PFBC offers a fishing tackle loaner program at dozens of locations across the Commonwealth, including many popular state parks. A map of fishing tackle loaner sites is available online.
Rhonda S. Nelson, 63, of Russell, PA
Rhonda S. Nelson, 63, of Russell, PA., died Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA. Rhonda was born November 9, 1960, in Salamanca, New York. She is the daughter of Eileen E. Koningisor Grover Akeley of Russell, PA. and the late James Richard Grover. She has resided in the Warren and Frewsburg, N.Y. areas most of her life. She was a 1978 graduate of Frewsburg High School. She was a longtime employee of Millers Grove Restaurant.
James Samuel Delhunty, 85, of Ridgway, PA
James Samuel Delhunty, 85, of Ridgway, PA passed away on June 29, 2024. He was lovingly known as “Sam” by his family and friends.
Sam was born on July 18, 1938 to Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty, who preceded him in death. He spent his early years in Portland Mills where he grew up in a large family.
Sam was a graduate of the Ridgway Area School District. Upon graduation, he was employed by IPM of Ridgway where he worked his way up to co-owner of the plant that later became Clarion Sintered Metals. He retired in 1996.
OGH graduates 18 in first-ever nurse residency program
OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH) celebrated it’s first-ever cohort of nurses to graduate from the OGH nurse residency program. The year-long program celebrated the graduation of 18 nurses at a pinning ceremony held on Wednesday, June 26.
Photo 1: (from left) Ashley Ameis, RN, nurse residency graduate is presented her certificate of completion from Suzanne Soltysik, DNP, RN-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, clinical nurse educator, and Jennifer Ruggles, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer, BRMC, OGH.
Photo 2: (from left) Alicea Nickerson, RN, and Jocelyn Huselstein, RN, presenting their evidence-based research project and certificate of completion.
The nurses that graduated from the residency program included Ashley Ameis, RN, Mackenzie Crowe, RN, Kaleigh Donavon, BS, RN, Jacqueline Farrell, RN, Jamie Higley, RN, Jocelyn Huselstein, RN, Morgan Kasprzyk, RN, Alyssah Lanworthy, RN, Ryan Malanowski, RN, Jennifer Minard, RN, Alicea Nickerson, RN, Logan Nolder, RN, Grace Norton, RN, Taneasha Schaeper, BS, RN, Rosey Thomas, BSN, RN, Mark Thornton, BSN, RN, Devin Washington, RN, and Lindsey Wind, RN.
RECALLS
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Four Awarded Chautauqua Cattaraugus Board of Realtors Scholarships
Four aspiring business students recently received the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Board of Realtors Scholarship at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Olean’s Caroline Carter and Allegany-Limestone’s Michael Frederick as well as Trey DeMink from Maple Grove and Kimberly Delcamp from Westfield each received the scholarship for $500.
The board of realtors scholarship provides two $500 scholarships each to students in good academic standing in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Preference is given to students pursuing a business-related degree.
Carter plans to attend St. Bonaventure University to study marketing. Frederick will attend Washington and Jefferson College to study business. Delcamp will attend University at Buffalo to major in business. DeMink plans to attend Penn State University to study business.
Donations can be made to the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Board of Realtors Scholarship Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union Street, Suite 203, or online at cattfoundation.org.
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email foundation@cattfoundation.org, or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).
UPMC Welcomes New Chief of Neurology in Harrisburg and Williamsport
Harrisburg, Pa., July 01, 2024 – UPMC has appointed Kerstin Bettermann, M.D., Ph.D., FANA, FAAN, to chief of neurology for UPMC Neurological Institute and hospital services in central and north central Pennsylvania. She will have clinical oversight of eight UPMC Neurological Institute locations serving Annville, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Spring Grove, and Williamsport.
“Our neurologists have a reputation of exceptional care, service, and innovation,” said Kim Rinehart, executive administrator, UPMC Neurological Institute, UPMC in Central Pa. “Dr. Bettermann has a track record of clinical excellence and proven leadership skills that make her an excellent choice to lead our neurology care teams in the region. With her guidance and expertise, we will continue to innovate and deliver life-changing medicine.”
Dr. Bettermann specializes in vascular neurology and the treatment of strokes. Her research and clinical interests center around how chronic diseases like diabetes and dementia influence stroke risk, treatment, and recovery. She is passionate about holistic health care, addressing health disparities, and understanding how partnerships with interdisciplinary care teams and community organizations can influence health outcomes.
Robin A. Kerr, 68, of Toms Lane in Kane, PA
Robin A. Kerr, 68, of Toms Lane in Kane, PA passed away Friday (June 28) at UPMC-Kane. Born July 2, 1955, in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Chester and Frances (McCauley) Peterson. On June 24, 1978, in Kane she married Thomas Kerr, who survives.
Robin was a life-long member of Tabor Lutheran church and a Sunday School teacher. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles and reading. Robin also had been a homeroom mother while her children were in school and volunteered for the Meals on Wheels program.
