Need to Register by Thursday, 4/20, for Ruffed Grouse Society’s Wild Game Pot Luck at Rolfe Beagle Club, Johnsonburg, Pa., on Saturday, 4/22
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Want to share stories about your bird dog and your fall hunts? Prepare a meal of something you harvested from the wild and join fellow hunters and conservationists for a Wild Game Potluck on Saturday, 4/22, starting at 5:00 p.m. If you plan on attending, please register with Tommy Launer at tslauner@gmail.com. You must register to attend so we have enough silverware and drinks for all attendees.
The Upland Bird Hunt (UBH) Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is offering a Wild Game Pot Luck at the Rolfe Beagle Club on Saturday, 4/22, at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, Pa., 15845. Entry to the Wild Game Pot Luck is FREE with a wild game dish to share with others. If you do not have wild game to prepare and share, then please bring a vegetable dish, or a meat/cheese sampler. Come talk dogs, tell lies about our dogs, listen to other upland conservationists, and enjoy your favorite beverage around the fire pit.
“Based on last year’s success with the Birds ‘N’ Brews in Bradford, we wanted to try this wild game idea,” said Tommy Launer. “We invite you to join us for the evening. We will have some RGS and AWS (American Woodcock Society) items and memberships for attendees. We are looking for a laid-back evening of just enjoying our dogs and, hopefully, some of the food our dogs have helped us harvest. This evening is all about sharing our love for the upland life,” finished Launer.
Stay tuned to the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter by checking out the Facebook Group, RGS UBH St Marys PA Chapter, or get on the Ruffed Grouse Society email list for North Central PA by contacting wlhab9@gmail.com with your email. You will then be notified of all upcoming events the RGS has to offer in NC PA.
Mary L. BROOKS, 76, of Westfield, PA
Mary L. BROOKS, 76, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, April 14, 2023 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
Born October 11, 1946, in Cowanesque, she was the daughter of Charles Patrick and Martha May Brown McLaughlin. On August 28, 1971, in Wellsboro, she married Robert E. Brooks, who survives. A 1964 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was employed by various insurance companies in Rochester, NY. Returning to Pennsylvania, she was employed by Gridley Insurance in Westfield and Knoxville and last employed by First Citizens National Bank in Ulysses for many years. Mary was a member of the Harrison Township Ladies Auxiliary and bowling leagues in Westfield.
Surviving besides her husband, Bob, are: four sisters, Sandra (Robert) Barriault of Conway, NH, Theresia (James) Franklin of Sayre, Cynthia McLaughlin of Cowanesque, and Susan (Joseph) Homill of Endicott, NY; two brothers, John (Lynn) McLaughlin of Cheyenne, WY and Tom (Sonia) McLaughlin of Galveston, TX; a sister-in-law, Carol McLaughlin of Shamokin Dam; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda and Bruce Matis of Elkland; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, Rudy W. McLaughlin, Charles McLaughlin, and Frank McLaughlin.
Friends may call Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes and Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Westfield Public Library, 147 Maple Street, Westfield, PA 16950 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 7:40PM EDT until April 16 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Cattaraugus County in western New York…
Central Erie County in western New York…
Northeastern Chautauqua County in western New York…
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 739 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Silver Creek,
or 12 miles east of Dunkirk, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage
to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Buffalo, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, North Tonawanda, Lackawanna,
Kenmore, Depew, Tonawanda, Amherst and Dunkirk.
This includes Interstate 90 between exits 49 and 58.
HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.00 IN
WIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST…60 MPH
PITT-BRADFORD PRESIDENT HONORS WARNER
BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford honored Joelle Warner, director of donor relations and stewardship, during its Honors Convocation on Friday with the President’s Award for Excellence in Overall Performance from Richard T. Esch, Pitt-Bradford president.
“I am very happy to present this award to Joelle, who approaches her work with an exceptionally high level of professionalism,” said Richard T. Esch, Pitt-Bradford’s president. “She also cares deeply about our students, our faculty and staff, and our generous supporters.”
The President’s Award was created in 2016 to recognize a staff member who has demonstrated exemplary performance and outstanding individual contributions to the Pitt-Bradford campus.
Warner’s coworker, Christine Tyler, director of development and major gifts, nominated her for the award.
Tyler noted that Warner’s consistent professionalism, organization and diligence were of immense benefit to the university as she planned the dedication of the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building and an annual luncheon for scholarship donors to meet their recipients.
During that time, Warner also arranged for donors to tour the new building and arranged for signage, including a new digital display, while also gathering thank you letters from donor recipients, tending to the needs of other donors and making each donor she works with feels valued.
“Joelle has made a tremendous impact on Pitt-Bradford’s ability to raise philanthropic funds and to acquire, cultivate and steward donors,” Tyler wrote. “She has assisted countless donors to establish scholarships at Pitt-Bradford [and] worked with corporate donors on in-kind donations. … The standard of excellence that our donors have come to expect from Pitt-Bradford’s advancement program can, in large part, be traced directly back to Joelle’s efforts.”
Tyler told a story to illustrate Warner’s individualized touch. “Last year one of our older donors, recently widowed, was not able to attend [an event] due to mobility issues. Joelle arranged to drive to the donor’s home a few days after the event to deliver a gift in person and spend some time visiting. Not because that falls under ‘other duties as assigned,’ but because that’s who Joelle is as a person.”
Warner and her husband, Kyle, live in Kane and enjoy traveling with their dog, Becca, snowmobiling and vintage motorcycle racing, and spending time outdoors and with their families.
Previous recipients of the award include Christina Marrone, registrar and director of enrollment services; Kim Masone, former conference services manager; and Richard Kahle, facilities director of the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center.
Rex C. Wells, age 67, of Elmira, formerly of Osceola, PA
Rex C. Wells, age 67, of Elmira, formerly of Osceola, PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born January 24, 1956 in Osceola, he was the son of the late Charles and Neva (King) Wells.
Rex graduated from Elkland High School and earned his Associates Degree in mechanics from Williamsport Area Community College. He served in the National Guard, retired from Dominion as a compressor station operator and worked part time at the GCP Discount Liquors in Horseheads, NY.
Rex was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting and fishing, tinkering in his garage and was always willing to help others and neighbors. Most of all he was a family man and took great care of them.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda M. Wells; daughter, Tanya (Dan Miller) Wells of Elmira; son, Brion Michael Wells of Elmira; two sisters, Charlotte Bitler of Lawrenceville and Mary Brian of Osceola and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde K. Wells and nephew, Ricky S. Wells.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, April 21st from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 6:00 PM with his nephew, Rev. David Bitler officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Rex’s honor to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Sherry Lynn Monroe, age 64, of Westfield, PA
Sherry Lynn Monroe, age 64, of Westfield, PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born September 25, 1958 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Van C. and Ella M. (Schueltz) Grenolds.
Sherry worked for K Magnetics in Galeton for many years until their closing and was still working for the Electri-Cord in Westfield. She enjoyed shopping and decorating the house.
She is survived by her loving husband, Alan J. Monroe; daughter, Nickie (Todd) Putman of Westfield; step son, Robert J. Tombs of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jaxon Putman, Angela Tombs and McKenna Putman; a brother, Randy Grenolds of Painted Post, NY; four sisters, Judy Cady of Westfield, Barbara Schmidt of Westfield, Linda Hand of Gaines and Vickie Campbell of Carlisle; her longtime best friend Joanne Monroe; many nieces, nephews and cousins and her extended Monroe family.
Sherry was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sarah Tombs.
A celebration of life will be held at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St, Westfield on Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Collis A. Blend, age 79, of Elkland, PA
Collis A. Blend, age 79, of Elkland, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 13, 1943 in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Ella (Faulkner) Blend. He retired from Carbaugh Tool Company, Horseheads, NY after 34 years of service. Collis married Cynthia I. Nelson and they shared 57 years together.
He attended Tuscarora Baptist Church, was a member of the Senior Citizens Club, a member and former Fire Chief and President of the Osceola Fire Company and a member and former President of the Osceola Ambulance Association, and member of the C.V. Rod & Gun Club.
He enjoyed playing guitar, loved helping his neighbors out mowing lawns, wood working and his animals. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; daughter, Christine and David Dunn of Cranberry Twp., PA; son, Craig and Ann Blend of Street, MD; loving granddaughter, Samantha Dunn of Brooklyn, NY; three sisters, Ella Kipferl of Pine City, NY, Wanda Jankowski of Addison, NY and Wilma and Joe Hirschfeld of Addison, NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, Collis was preceded in death by his brothers, Wellington, Samuel, Theodore and Martin Blend and his sisters, Edna Tunison, Vera Knowles, Dorothy Doland, Elma Hornbrook and Florence Edwards.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, April 17th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 18th, 2:00 PM at the Tuscarora Baptist Church, Addison, NY with Pastor Jamey Miller officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Collis’ honor to the Tuscarora Baptist Church, 441 Cook Rd., Addison, NY 14801 or to the Osceola Fire Department, 7654 State Route 49, Osceola, PA 16942. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Mary Marie Ross Baker, age 70, of Harrison Valley, PA
Mary Marie Ross Baker, age 70, of Harrison Valley, PA passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport.
Born July 7, 1952 in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford H. and Mabel M. (Counsil) Ross.
Mary graduated from Lock Haven High School. She married Keith L. Baker and they shared 50 years together until his passing on July 31, 2022.
Mary worked for Leather’s for many years, she worked at Knoxville Components and was the owner of Baker & Baker Appliance.
She played the guitar and sang in a band and led worship services at several area churches. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, cutting firewood, painting houses and stripping furniture but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her children, Angela and Kelly Swede and Terry Baker of Harrison Valley; grandchildren, Steven Baker and Darian Swede; three great grandchildren, Roseallena Smith, Alexandra Baker and Drake Baker and a brother, David (Jean) Ross of State College.
Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Karstetter, Emma Lou Rupert and Sylvia Johnson Lozier.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.
Philip J. Shefcyk, 73, of Kersey, PA
Philip J. Shefcyk, 73, of Kersey, PA passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 5, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard and Patricia McKay Shefcyk.
On December 26, 1966, he married his lifelong best friend and one true love, M. Carol Shefcyk, who survives. Together they shared more than 56 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Phil was a lifelong resident of Elk County and proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended college at Penn State DuBois. He retired from Airco Speer after many years of service and had also been employed at FireProof, PennDOT, and Molded Materials. He was a life member of the Ridgway American Legion and was also a member of the Ridgway Elks Club.
In his younger years, Phil was a dedicated Boy Scout who also served as a Junior Ranger, fighting forest fires during his freshman year of high school. He was also known for his love of hunting rattlesnakes. An avid outdoorsman, he could often be found fishing and hunting. Most of all, he was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his kindness and big heart.
In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by 4 children; Penny (Dwayne) Titchner of St. Marys, Catherine “Kate” (Brent) Cousins of Kersey, Wendy (Jim) Rickard of Ridgway, and Robin (Steve) Eckl of Highland; by six grandsons; Devin, Jonathon, Melvin, Aric, Richard, and Philip, any by three great-grandsons; Zaven, Melvin, and Dennis. He is also survived by a brother; Sam (Cindy) Shefcyk, a sister; Sari Reed, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a brother-in-law; Steve (Sue) Gibbs, and by a sister-in-law; Patty Greene.
A Memorial Service for Philip J. Shefcyk will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Fox Township Burial Detail.
Family and friends will be received at the Krise Funeral Home on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Elk County Rides 4 Vets.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Bradford Area Ministerium Day Of Prayer May 4th
The Bradford Area Ministerium will be hosting an event on Veteran’s Square on May 4th from 12-1pm for the National Day of Prayer. Attached is a flyer for the event.
This national event is an opportunity for communities all across America to join together to pray for our nation by praying for seven centers of influence: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family.
We invite you to attend representing your agencies and areas of leadership influence so that the community churches can pray together for you and your leadership. We are looking forward to this time of unified prayer as a community!
Grace M. LaBrozzi, 89, of Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, PA
Grace M. LaBrozzi, 89, of Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Friday night (April 14, 2023) following a brief illness.
She was born February 2, 1934 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Dorman and Margaret Swoyer Moore. On July 25, 1953 in Shinglehouse she married Edward LaBrozzi, who survives.
Years ago Grace lived in Ohio and worked for Reliance Electric as an executive secretary and after moving back to Emporium she worked with her husband running LaBrozzi Construction. Grace enjoyed bingo, dog racing and going to the casinos. She loved traveling with her daughters. She kept her family entertained by playing the organ and accordion.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Margaret “Peggi” Yeager, Weedville and Cheri Schillinger (Jeff), Emporium; two sons, Edward LaBrozzi, Jr, (Vicki), Emporium and Chet LaBrozzi (Cindy), Rock Hill, SC; three grandchildren: Howard Uber, Jr., Michelle Tremar and Paul Schillinger along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Adam Schillinger and Cole LaBrozzi; three brothers, Cyril “Sonny”, Dorman “Rip”, and Robert Moore.
Services will be held Privately. There will be No Visitation.
Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium, PA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Attention public library Libby App users in McKean, Cameron, Elk, and Forrest Counties:
Due to our transition to a new Integrated-Library System (ILS), patrons who use the Libby App with Seneca Library District must sign out and then sign back in. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please follow these instructional videos on how to sign out and then sign back into Libby. Your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.
Sign Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkZY7oceGRQ
Sign Back in with PIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vlZ3q5kxx4
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your library or help@senecadistrictlibraries.org
Thank you for your cooperation!
Susan Marie Renaud, 71, of 5962 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, PA
Susan Marie Renaud, 71, of 5962 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, PA passed away at her residence peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday afternoon, April 13, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 2, 1951 in Ridgway a daughter to Veronica Gasbarre Burrs and the late James Burrs. On July 3, 1971 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married George A. Renaud and he survives.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Susan was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking and traveling to the casino to play bingo.
Susan had worked for Allegheny Coatings for 18 years and had previously worked at Exotic Metals for 6 years.
In addition to her husband George Renaud at home and her mother Veronica Burrs of Johnsonburg, Susan is survived by a son Jerry Renaud and his wife Nicki of Ridgway and their children Riley and Brayden. She is also survived by a sister Jeanine Allegretto and her husband Lawrence of Wilcox, 2 brothers Jim Burrs of Keating Summit and John Burrs and his companion Lynn Heibach of Erie and numerous nieces and nephews
In addition to her father, Susan is predeceased by her twin sister Sally Wilson and nephews Eric and Jason Cook.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Susan M. Renaud will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be private. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA.
Bruce D. “Bruno” Fuller, 72, of Hazel Hurst, PA
Smethport – Bruce D. “Bruno” Fuller, 72, of Hazel Hurst, PA passed away Friday (April 14, 2023).
He was born February 19, 1951 in Port Allegany, the son of William and Delores (Walton) Fuller . In the summer of 1997, he married Margaret J. Silvis, who survives.
Bruce attended Kane area schools and was employed by Metric Construction of Louisiana.
He enjoyed fishing and working on all his neighbors cars when they needed a hand.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
One son: Michael Causer of Hazel Hurst
Seven daughters: Amy (John) Guras of James City, Angela (Larry) Dinger, Candy (Todd) Jackson and Sonja Hillyard, all of Mt Jewett, Holly Prati of Lewis Run, April (Tony) Ray and Sarah (Duane) Erway, both of Kane
Many grandchildren and several great grandchildren
One brother: James Fuller of Kane
And several nieces and nephews, along with his furry companion, “Izzy” that he adored.
In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by a son, Mark Fuller, one brother, William Fuller and a sister, Paula Fuller.
At Bruce’s request, there will be a celebration of his life at a later date.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Dawn E. (Brott) Bell, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA
Dawn E. (Brott) Bell, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023.
She was born on October 5, 1938 in Elkland, PA, a daughter of the late Ernest W. and Nettie M. (Marcy) Brott and was married to the late Carvel P. Bell who passed away in 1993.
Dawn was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, PA and was a teacher’s aide for many years. She was a member of the Wellsboro Women’s Chorus, Women of the Moose, Wednesday Morning Musicales, Tioga County Historical Society, and the Red Hat Society.
She founded Grief to Hope, was a county fair talent judge, loved working in her flower gardens, baking cookies with her grandchildren, and hosting tea parties and always told her grandchildren that she loved them bushels and pecks.
Dawn is survived by a daughter: Denise Zaiss of Harleysville, PA, brother: Donald Brott of Tioga, PA, two grandchildren: Mitchell (Cara) Zaiss, Olivia (Josh) Wolf and a great grandson: William Wolf.
She was predeceased by a son: Mark A. Bell in 2022.
Friends may call on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Interment will be in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Anna J. Anderson, 75, of Birch St. in Kane, PA
Anna J. Anderson, 75, of Birch St. in Kane, PA passed away Friday (April 14) at the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born June 2, 1947 in Kane, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Gregory) Niklas. On Nov. 18, 1963, she married Thomas Anderson, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Anderson and her late husband, owned and operated Anderson Sawmill in Kane. In Annie’s spare time, she enjoyed reading, sitting on her porch, and playing card and dice games with her grandchildren, their friends and her children’s friends.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary (Rob) Bernhard of Kane; two sons, Thomas (Lori) Anderson and Hilding (Ann) Anderson, both of Kane; two sisters, Mary Ostrander of Port Allegany and Theresa Gustafson; both of Kane; one brother Peter Niklas of James City; eight grandchildren, Dewey, Richie and John Anderson, Joey, Richie and Robbie Bernhard and Mia and Evan Anderson and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Richard Anderson; two sisters, Dorothy Thiry and Dody Johnson; five brothers, Pill, Slip, Jake, Jerry and Leo Niklas and one infant grandson Reed Anderson.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Thursday (April 20) at the Gathering Space at St. Callistus Church from 9:30-11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately after at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends’ Memorial Public Library, 230 Chase St. Kane, PA 16735.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
FINAL 2023-24 HUNTING & TRAPPING SEASONS APPROVED
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to the 2023-24 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits.
Modifications adopted for the 2023-24 seasons include:
· For black bear, Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 1B, 2C, 4A, 4B and 4D were removed from the extended firearms black bear season because of declining nuisance complaints in these units.
· For elk, the archery season will be a week later than in 2022-23 to provide additional time between the license drawing and the beginning of the season.
· For furbearers, WMUs 3B and 4E have been opened to river otter trapping because habitat and population data indicate these units can support sustainable otter harvest.
· For small game, there has been a significant expansion of opportunity for put-and-take hunting of captive-reared bobwhite quail in most of Pennsylvania, achieved through an earlier season opening date, later season closing date and removal of the daily bag limit. Also, adjustments to crow season dates and addition of Thursdays as hunting days were approved to shift hunting opportunity from the peak breeding season to the fall and winter months.
· For falconry, an expansion of falconry opportunities, to include the period of overlap with the regular firearms deer season and the authorization of falconers to take certain furbearers were approved.
· No substantive changes were made to white-tailed deer or wild turkey seasons, although the 2024 youth and regular spring turkey seasons will open five days later than in 2023 due to normal calendar fluctuation and the wild turkey management plan guideline of opening the regular season the Saturday closest to May 1. The seasons and bag limits adopted by the board would continue with a Saturday opener to the firearms deer season. License data demonstrates a positive change following the implementation of the Saturday opener. In particular, data shows the move to a Saturday opener was followed by increased license sales by hunters ages 18 to 34 and female hunters. The board also approved a measure that makes all mentored hunters, including mentored adults, eligible to participate in the October special firearms season for antlerless deer and bears.
The Game Commission also announced 1,095,000 antlerless deer licenses will be allocated statewide for 2023-24, which is up from the 948,000 licenses allocated for 2022-23.
HAMILTON-GIBSON WOMEN’S PROJECT PRODUCTION OF “THE MOONS OF JUPITER” IS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
Earth Day weekend at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro, the Women’s Project is presenting “The Moons of Jupiter” by Jessica Litwak, a leader in the field of creative activism and socially engaged theater.
The play takes place in the future. The global water shortage has sucked the earth dry. Water is only available through black market traffickers at impossible prices. The only thing left is vodka.
A female astrophysicist, celebrating her birthday in a bar, tries to buy a glass of water. She has been working on an instrument that retrieves water from space.
Climate change can be a tough subject to address, but it’s never been as entertaining as it is in “The Moons of Jupiter,” as the Greek gods try to sort it all out.
Zeus has a plan to abandon earth entirely, but his three daughters, Aphrodite, Athena and Artemis make a pact to help the female astrophysicist save it.
Athena provides four scientists (Galileo, Newton, Darwin and Einstein) to help. Artemis and Aphrodite try other techniques, but nothing works.
Mythology, sci-fi and rap songs are woven throughout the play. “There is zany humor and dark intensity, too, as the history of science, the future of planetary travel, and the courage and necessity of looking toward the unknown for solutions are explored in this play,” said Director Lilace Guignard.
Tickets for “The Moons of Jupiter” are $16 for adults and $8 for youth 18 and under.
To buy tickets for the show on April 21, 22 or 23, go to hgp.booktix.org.
For more information, call 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.
WELLSBORO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION’S 2022-2023 SEASON TO CONTINUE WITH MATTHEW BALL – THE BOOGIE WOOGIE KID ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Matthew Ball -The Boogie Woogie Kid, a pianist, singer and songwriter, will perform in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This is the fifth in the Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s six-concert series.
“I was unhappily practicing law,” said Ball. “A short time later, I attended a hometown Boogie Woogie festival in Michigan. It inspired me to pursue my passion. Now I am known as the attorney turned musician who became a performing artist and YouTube sensation.”
Join Ball, the piano and song man with 5 million YouTube views, for a family concert of New Orleans song, Boogie-woogie piano, and Swing Era favorites from the Great American Songbook. He has been called “the fastest fingers in the Mid-west.”
He presents an upbeat program of arrangements of classic American songs like “It Had to be You”, “In the Mood”, “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”, “That’s The Glory of Love”, “Basin Street Blues”, “Bumble Boogie”, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out”, “What a Wonderful World”, and more.
His performances are described as “Awesome!” “Crushing!” “Fantastic!”
In 2020 he became a CAFE grant award winner in recognition of his “family-friendly” music contributions to the community.
Don’t miss this toe-tappin’ evening of music fun. For a preview visit Matthew on Facebook or online as “The Boogie Woogie Kid.”
Adults with a season pass can attend with children 12 and under admitted free.
The ticket price for the Matthew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid concert on April 22 is $20 per adult with children 12 and under admitted free. A student who is 13 to 18 will be admitted for $5 per concert.
Last in the series is The Revelers concert on Friday, May 19.
Information about and tickets for individual concerts are available by visiting www.wellsborocca.org or by calling the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.
BURNS SUPPER BENEFITS WELLSBORO AREA FOOD PANTRY
Charlie Messina (left) and Jim Tutak (right) present three checks that total $891.24 to Wellsboro Area Food Pantry President Bill Yacovissi (center) who devotes his time and expertise to the Pantry’s operation. One check was for $341.24, the net proceeds of this year’s Burns Supper, another was for $50 on behalf of Gerard P. Doran, the piper (not shown) and the third was a personal donation of $500 made by Messina.
In 2011 Charlie Messina, Pat Davis, Larry Biddison, Jerry Tutak and Jim Tutak began what has become an annual tradition in Wellsboro: The Robbie Burns Supper and Poetry Slam.
The Tutak brothers had participated in several Burns Suppers in New Jersey. When Jim migrated to Wellsboro he saw the need for a major Hibernian cultural and social event, especially in the dreary month of January. The five organizers held their first Burns Supper that year with copious amounts of haggis and single-malt whiskey, not as an antidote to the haggis as some would say, but to facilitate fellowship. It was agreed that the proceeds over and above costs would be contributed to the Wellsboro Area Food Pantry.
Since then the event has been held annually on the Sunday in January nearest to the January 25 birthday of Robbie Burns, Scotland’s celebrated poet. Along with the haggis and whiskey there was a piper, Scottish music, the “Address to the Haggis” and recitations of poetry, old and new. With the exception of a suspension in 2021 and 2022 due to Covid, the event had continued to grow and is now indisputably the foremost celebration of Scottish culture in Tioga County.
For the first time since the pandemic had begun, the supper was held on January 23 of this year at Timeless Destination, a Wellsboro restaurant. The piper who generously provided his talents in exchange for a $50 donation to the Wellsboro Area Food Pantry was Gerard P. Doran of Wellsboro, who is available for weddings, funerals and bar mitzvahs. The expertly prepared haggis is from Stewart’s Scottish Butchers in Kearny, New Jersey and side dishes by Timeless Destination staff. Kathy Tutak, Jim’s wife, prepared an authentic Tipsy Laird dessert, an epic feat in itself.
A splendid time was had by all and the Wellsboro Area Food Pantry received $341.24, the net proceeds of this year’s Burns Supper plus the $50 bagpiper Gerard P. Doran was to be paid for piping in the haggis but instead requested that it be donated bringing the total to $391.24.
Plans are already underway for the next Robbie Burns Supper and Poetry Slam, which will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. Save the date. For more information, contact Jim Tutak at legaltak@aol.com.