POTTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES INVITED TO SPEAK WITH LOCAL VOTERS AT TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00 PM GALETON, PA; MOOSE LODGE, 5 EAST MAIN STREET, GALETON, PA
All Republican Candidates-both primary winners and write in candidates are invited to speak at this event which is being sponsored with FREE Admission to all by Potter county FREE PA Chapter. We invite all candidates-including incumbents and those running un-opposed to come out for the event for a chance to get to know the area voters and hear their concerns before the November 7th election.
This meeting is directed towards the candidates representing Potter County Magisterial District 55-4-03. Candidates for these Townships and Boros will be featured; Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Ulysses, Ulysses Boro, Bingham, Harrison, Stewardson and both Galeton wards. Don Kudrick, Potter county’s Republican Party Chairman will be on hand to speak and to introduce countywide candidates who are in attendance.
On-site Voter Registration assistance will also available- so if you have been considering registering (deadline to register is October 23’rd) to vote-please show up and be ready to vote this November! Each voter present will be permitted one question per candidate and will be able to follow up pertaining to the response from the candidate.
We would like to extend an invitation for all school board candidates to attend-as parents have valid concerns and would like to know where the candidates stand on important issues such as forced masking, potential forced vaccinations for their children and their stance on male trans-genders using the girls restrooms or locker rooms.
FREE PA Potter County will be serving complimentary soups, snacks and desserts as well as an ice cream social at the meeting…so stop by after work, we hope everyone can attend and share their concerns and comments with the candidates participating to help with their decision on who to vote for in November.
We would also like to Thank the Candidates who care enough to attend, hear and respond to the voter’s questions’
lf you are a candidate who would like to participate as a speaker, or a candidate wishing to attend to meet and greet the voters please contact any of these FREEPA members: Kim Goodenough @814.558-4893; Lilian Cowburn @814.558.1975 or Cheryl Main @814-435-6548
Dr. Wilson was awarded the Golden Stethoscope
Bradford, PA / Olean, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), presented the second 2023 Golden Stethoscope Award to Christian Wilson, MD, MBA. Dr. Wilson is currently a hospitalist at OGH but started in the role at BRMC in 2019.
The Golden Stethoscope Award is a result of nominations from employees and is presented semi-annually to a physician who exhibits an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork in caring for patients and families, as well as interacting with hospital staff members and fellow physicians.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Wellsville Police arrested Devin M. Frisicaro, age 28 of Randolph, NY, charging him with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd (Class D Felony) and AUO 2nd (Unclassified Misdemeanor).
The charges stem from an incident that took place on West Pearl Street in the Village. Frisicaro was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Frisicaro was committed to the Allegany County Jail without bail. Frisicaro is due back in Wellsville Village Court on October 21st at 4:30 pm.
Coudersport Rotary
At our September 25, 2023 meeting, District Governor Herb Smith gave an inspirational speech about what Rotary means to him. This year’s theme is Create Hope in the World. “Hope is being able to see light despite all the darkness.” ~ Desmond Tutu.
Herb says he serves with the motto, “You can have fun and still get a lot done to help the world.”
He noted that Rotarian Paul Herzig has been a member for over 40 years and Rotary Sergeant-At-Arms Jim Plotts for 56 years.
In February Herb will jump in the Susquehanna River as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to eradicate Polio. Last year they raised $27,000.
Bonnie Jean Riffel, 67, of Mt. Vernon, MO
Bonnie Jean Riffel, 67, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at her home. She was born Oct. 14, 1955, in Covina, Calif., the daughter of Joseph Liues and Jean Ardelle (Shafer) Frongello.
She was a 1974 graduate of Saint Marys High School in St. Marys, Penn. She worked at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon, as a CNA and doing office work and helping with the activities. At the time of her passing, she was working in maintenance at the Ozark Travel Center in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was a member of Mt. Vernon American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Aurora, the (N.R.A.) National Rifle Association and B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse).
On March 12, 1985, she married George James “Pappy” Riffel, in Clarion, Penn., they were married 38 years before he passed away on May 3, 2023.
She is survived by her mother, Jean Ardell Herzing, of Coudersport, Penn.; two sons, Joe Forsythe and his fiancée, Lisa Powel, of Riverview, Fla. and Jake (Bonnie Joe) Forsythe of Penn Yan, N.Y.; two sisters, Joellen (Michael) Standard of Woodstock, Ill. and Julie (Jim) Neffe of Mt. Holly Springs, Penn.; one brother, George Herzing of Austin, Penn. and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, Leo Herzing; husband, George “Pappy” Riffel and one brother, Gary Herzing.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 18896 Lawrence 2185 in Aurora.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to the Mt. Vernon Veterans Assistance League for their activities fund, in care of the funeral home.
Pennsylvania House GOP Leaders Condemn Violence in Israel, Call for America’s Support
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican leaders are standing in solidarity with the Israeli people as civilian violence by Hamas, which began on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, continues to escalate.
“We strongly condemn terrorism against America’s closest ally, the nation of Israel. As terrorists have invaded their sovereign borders, taken hostages, and launched offensive weapons that have killed more than 900 innocent Israelis and injured thousands more, Israel deserves America’s strong support.
WELLSBORO GROWERS MARKET TO BE OPEN THIS THURSDAY OCT. 12 AND NEXT THURSDAY, OCT. 19
Vendors from the Keeney Farm, Bakery 303, New View Farm, Staggering Unicorn and Yorkshire Meadows are pictured at the Oct. 5 Wellsboro Growers Market.
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open two more Thursdays, weather permitting – this Thursday Oct. 12 and next Thursday, Oct. 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library.
Among those who will be at the Oct. 12 and 19 markets are Liz McLelland of Yorkshire Meadows, Linda Sweely of New View Farm, Kathy Siegrist of Bakery 303, known as “the pound cake lady,” Staggering Unicorn, which specializes in fruit wines and a variety of wine slushies, and Gary and Cheryl Keeney with fresh produce.
Bruce K. Freeman, 76, formerly of 67 Oxford Street, Bradford, PA.
Bruce K. Freeman, 76, formerly of 67 Oxford Street, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Bruce was born in Bradford, on November 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Kenneth W. and Marion H. (Hosack) Freeman. He was a 1964 Graduate of Bradford High School, and achieved his Eagle Scout Award while in high school.
Bruce earned a Bachlors of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Pittsburgh. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 20, 1968, he was honorably discharged on March 19, 1977. He was a civilian for the next 10 years and earned an additional degree in Business Management before joining the United States Army. Bruce served his country for an additional 10 more years before retiring to Bradford. While retired he worked at Walmart for five years. For the last four years he resided at the Bradford Manor.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and the Bradford YMCA. He volunteered at BRMC.
Wayne F. MacKENZIE, 72, of Coudersport, PA
Wayne F. MacKENZIE, 72, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport following a brief illness.
Born July 27, 1951, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Daniel N. MacKenzie and Patricia Kaziska MacKenzie O’Toole. A 1970 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.
Mt. Jewett Earns Grant for Main Street Park Project, Causer Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today a $179,200 grant has been awarded to Mt. Jewett Borough for its ongoing work to create the Main Street Plaza Pocket Park.
Mary Jane Ayers, 93, of Warren, Pa.
Mary Jane Ayers, 93, of Warren, Pa., died Monday evening, October 9, 2023, at Kinzua Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA. She was born May 24, 1930 in Warren, PA., and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Antoinette Gigliotti Salerno. She was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1948 graduate of Warren High School. Mary Jane was employed with the former Central Nursing Home as the office manager and with the Area Agency on Aging as office receptionist. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and Sweet Adeline’s.
Mary Jane is survived by her 5 Children – David F. Ayers and wife, Deborah of Bloomfield, CO., Rebecca A. Culbertson and husband, Gary of Warren, PA., Linda M. Eng and husband, Nelson of Alvin, TX., Pamela E. Hartman and husband, Earl, Lucinda A. Nuhfer and husband, Phillip all of Warren, PA., 1 Brother–Leroy Salerno and wife, Mary Anne of Sunnyvale, CA., 8 Grandchildren – Tron Valentine (Caitlin), Melissa Culbertson, Lindsey Abplanalp (Matt), Diane Mayhew (Cody), Kevin Ayers (Haley), Timothy Ayers (Erin), Vanessa Eng (T.J.), Nathan Eng, 4 Great Grandchildren – Chanel, Dominick, Cason, Jayden, Josie and baby girl due in November, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dr. Charles Salerno and Joseph Salerno.
Donald R. Pistner, N3ELI, 86, of East Main Street, Bradford, PA.
Donald R. Pistner, N3ELI, 86, of East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Jaiden Thomas Named Student of the Week
The student of the week will be Jaiden Thomas. He is a sophomore at Smethport High School and a first-year health assistant student at Seneca Highlands IU9 CTC. Jaiden is an exemplary student who is attentive to detail, compassionate, and helpful. His courage to try new things in class has inspired others to do the same. In his spare time, Jaiden enjoys playing guitar.
Working House Fire In Ridgway, PA
At 12:12 PM on Tuesday, Ridgway Fire Dept. dispatched to a fully involved structure fire with possible entrapment at 1163 North Broad Street in Ridgway. Route 219 is CLOSED at that location. Johnsonburg dispatched mutual aid. St. Marys engine requested to scene. Wilcox dispatched to the Brickyard in Johnsonburg to fill tankers.
