Potter County Is Hiring Multiple Positions
Position Opening
Potter County Sheriff Department
Full Time Secretary/Clerk II
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk II in the Sheriff’s Department. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Sheriff’s web page: Potter County Pennsylvania …Sheriff (pottercountypa.net). Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023.
Position Opening
Potter County Treasurer Department
Part Time On-Call Secretary Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a part-time on-call Secretary/Clerk in the Treasurer Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Treasurer web page: Potter County Pennsylvania …Treasurer’s Office (pottercountypa.net). Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., December 29, 2023.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender Office
Full Time Administrative Assistant
The Potter County Public Defender will be accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant in the Public Defender’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Public Defender’s web page: Potter County Pennsylvania …Public Defender’s Office (pottercountypa.net). Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., December 29, 2023.
Position Opening
Potter County Public Defender’s Office
Full Time Secretary Clerk
The Commissioners of Potter County will be accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Clerk in the Public Defender’s Office. Job descriptions/applications can be obtained from Potter County CareerLink and/or on the Potter County Public Defender’s Office web page: https://pottercountypa.net . Completed resumes and applications can be emailed to Danielle Gietler at dgietler@pottercountypa.net . Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., December 29, 2023.
Potter County is an equal opportunity employer.
Potter County Commissioners
Nancy J. Grupp, Chair
Paul W. Heimel, Commissioner
Barry Hayman, Commissioner
Attest: Jessica M. Giebel, Chief Clerk
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Grace E. Smith, age 51 of Wellsville, following a Search Warrant that was conducted on Howard Street in the Village. As a result of the Search Warrant, Smith was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd (Class A Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (Class B Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th (Class D Felony), Criminal use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled person 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor). Smith was additionally charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th (Class D Felony), 2 Counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 5th (Class D Felony) for incidents that took place in January and February of 2023. Smith was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Smith was committed to the Allegany County Jail without bail. Smith is due back in Wellsville Village Court on January 16th at 4:30 pm.
Roulette Township Supervisors will be holding a special meeting
The Roulette Township Supervisors will be holding a special meeting
on December 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., concerning the passing of the
2024 budget. The Roulette Township Supervisors would like to
announce that they will be holding their annual organizational meeting
on January 2, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
The regular meeting for January will
be announced after the supervisors have designated at day and time.
It will be held at the township office, at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette PA.
This building is handicap accessible.
The Roulette Township Auditors will be hold their organizational meeting on January 3, 2024, at 6 p.m., at the Roulette Township office, at 80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA 16746
Steven L. “Cookie” Cook, 70, of 7557 Emerson Road., Wirt, NY
Husband, Father, Grandfather
Steven L. “Cookie” Cook, 70, of 7557 Emerson Road, Wirt, NY passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on December 29, 1952, in Olean, he was a son of Lawrence C. and Donna J. Peck Cook, Sr. On October 13, 2001, in Richburg, he married the former Marie A. Dunmire who survives.
He was a graduate of Richburg Central School Class of 1970. He then enlisted in the United States Army from August 8, 1972 until being honorably discharged on August 8, 1975. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Medal for both hand grenades and rifles.
Cookie worked at Dresser Rand with his father for a short period of time, but was a well-known in the logging industry, owning his own business Cooks Logging until his passing.
He was an excellent athlete and was extremely competitive. He still held several high school records. He was an avid golfer and played on the town softball league for many years. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all his family was the most important to him.
Steve was inducted in the Allegany County Sports Hall of Fame and bowled the first 300 game and first 800 series at Good Times in Olean. He also had 10/300 games in his bowling career.
Pamela Johnson Hankison, 73, of 1587 Spreading Oak Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, and formerly of Toby Valley
Pamela Johnson Hankison, 73, of 1587 Spreading Oak Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, and formerly of Toby Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 following a brief illness.
Arrangements for a private funeral are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Joanne E. Garbic, 77, formerly of Green Valley, AZ and Hickory Road, St. Marys, PA
Joanne E. Garbic, 77, formerly of Green Valley, AZ and Hickory Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the Casey House in Rockville, MD.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Bernice R. Welker Ralph, 85, formerly of Port Allegany, PA
Bernice R. Welker Ralph, 85, formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home in Challis, Idaho, on Dec. 18, 2023.
Born May 12, 1938, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Marcellus and Rose Mueller Welker. On Dec. 26, 1959, in Distant, she married Ralph R. Ralph, who died Jan. 6, 2017. They were married for 57 years.
Bernice was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem. She earned Bachelor of Science degrees in elementary education and library science from Clarion State Teachers College, and later returned to Clarion University where she earned a master’s degree.
Mrs. Ralph taught at Port Allegany Elementary School at various grade levels from 1964 until her retirement. The following year she returned to the school as a volunteer in the Accelerated Reading program, a position she held until 2014. She had a lifelong passion for books and for helping children develop a love of reading, which led her to also support programs such as Story Hour at the Port Allegany public library.
During her teaching career, Mrs. Ralph was active in PSEA and served for many years as a union representative. After retirement, she continued working on behalf of public educators as an active member of PSEA-Retired and PASR.
TRUDI DIBBLE TO PRESENT FREE GOLDEN AFTERNOONS PROGRAM ON TAI CHI ON TUESDAY, JAN. 9
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Trudi Dibble of Middlebury Township is presenting a free Golden Afternoons program on tai chi in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This free one-hour program is open to anyone 55 years of age or older. Light refreshments will be provided free.
“The style of tai chi that I teach is Sun style (pronounced “soon”). It employs gentle, curving motions and incorporates focused breathing and concentration, using both the left and right brain. Students get a better sense of their body and gain flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as an overall sense of relaxation,” said Dibble.
AUDITIONS FOR 3RD-9TH GRADERS FOR HAMILTON-GIBSON’S ELKLAND WINTER THEATRE ARTS CAMP TO BE AT NORTHERN TIOGA DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – R.B. WALTER ON MONDAY, JAN. 8, CLARK WOOD ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10 AND WESTFIELD ON THURSDAY, JAN. 11
Hamilton-Gibson’s Winter Theatre Arts Camps in Elkland is for third through ninth graders who reside in the Northern Tioga School District and attend public or private schools or who are home-schooled.
Offered free due to a generous grant from the Deerfield Charitable Trust, the camp will be at the Clark Wood Elementary School at 110 Addison Hill Road In Elkland for 12 days beginning Wednesday, Jan. 17, and continuing on selected dates through Thursday, Feb. 1 with Pay-What-You-Can performances for the public at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3.
Campers will present the musical “Junie B. Jones JR,” a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books created specifically for Broadway Junior performers.
HAMILTON-GIBSON PRODUCTIONS AND POP’S CULTURE SHOPPE TO PRESENT CRAFTING YOUR WIZARDING MAGIC ON FRIDAY, JAN. 12; PRE-REGISTER BY NEXT FRIDAY, JAN. 5
From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, Hamilton-Gibson Productions and Pop’s Culture Shoppe are presenting Crafting Your Wizarding Magic in the lobby at the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
This event is recommended for youngsters ages 6 and up and adults.
Pre-register by next Friday, Jan. 5 at hgp.booktix.com. or by calling 570-724-2079. Tickets will also be sold at the door on Jan. 12 but pre-registration is requested.
2024 STEP OUTDOORS WINTER OUTINGS SERIES TO BEGIN THIS MONDAY, JAN. 1 AND CONTINUE THIS THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, JAN. 4 AND 6
The 2024 Step Outdoors Winter Outings Series begins in Tioga and Potter counties this Monday, Jan. 1 with free First Day hikes at three state parks and continues with a free Thursday night run on Jan. 4 in Wellsboro and two free events Saturday, Jan. 6.
Three Free First Day Hikes Do Not Require Pre-registration
At Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901, will be a short, family oriented, slow-paced guided First Day Hike or snowshoe of less than 1.5 miles on Tauscher’s Trail and the 5K at 1 p.m. on Monday Jan. 1. At 12:45 p.m., runners and hikers will meet at the park’s beach parking area.
At Lyman Run State Park, 454 Lyman Run Road in Galeton, Potter County, meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1 at the parking lot near the Lower Campground for a First Day Hike to explore the Spurline and Rock Run Trails.
TIADAGHTON AUDUBON SOCIETY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT IS THIS MONDAY, JAN. 1, 2024; SATURDAY, DEC. 16 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED!
“Thirty-three people in 15 groups have signed up to participate in the Wellsboro/Mansfield Circle bird count this coming Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, and are assigned to specific areas in that circle,” said Sean Minnick. He and his wife Robin are members of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society based in Wellsboro.
The Wellsboro-Mansfield Circle is centered on the intersection of Whitneyville and Charleston roads with a radius of 7.5 miles, covering the following area: North – Ives Run Campground; South – Arnot and South Elk Road; West – Route 6 and Heise Run Road; and East – Mansfield University and everything in between. Each participant is expected to count every bird they see as he/she/they follow their assigned route.
WANT TO ATTEND ALL 17 ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERTS THIS SUMMER?
This Sunday, Dec. 31 is the last day those who want to attend all 17 Endless Mountain Music Festival concerts this summer will be able to purchase an early bird season pass for a $150.
Of the 17 concerts, two of the symphony orchestra concerts are free and six are $39 per person or $234 and two of the chamber concerts are free and seven are $30 per person or $210 for a total of $444.
