John R. “Jack” Reese, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA
John R. “Jack” Reese, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1939 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Rexford) Reese and was married for 62 years to Victorene “Vicky” (Thornton) Reese.
Jack was formerly employed by Taynton Freight System, Wellsboro, PA, for over 20 years and then worked at Ralph’s Ford in Mansfield, PA. He was a Charter member of the Ironheads Motorcycle Club and a member of Hillside Rod & Gun Club and the Arnot Sportsmen’s Club and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Livio J. Morelli, 91, of Ridgway, PA
Livio J. Morelli, 91, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
He was born on April 18, 1932, in Weedville, a son of the late Arturo and Secondina Flaim Morelli.
After attending Bennetts Valley Schools, he proudly served his country during the Korean conflict, after achieving the rank of sergeant, he was honorably discharged. He returned to Elk County and began a career as a skilled butcher, starting at Veronesi’s Market in Force, PA. He continued in the butcher business at The Center Market in Ridgway, where he met the love of his life Joan “Jennie” Viglione, who survives, their blessed marriage for 67 years. Together they successfully ran a prosperous business, Morelli’s Meat Market, serving the community for over 25 years.
Help Wednesday for Medicare Reviews at Smethport Senior Center
Kellie Rusciolelli the PA-Medi (Medicare) coordinator for the Cameron Elk McKean Office of Human Services will be at the Smethport Senior Center on Wednesday, October 25th to individually meet with those needing assistance during this annual review opportunity.
Spaces are limited and appointments are necessary.
Jill Simms-Yingling | Senior Center Director
Smethport Senior Center
119 West Main St | Smethport, PA 16749
P: 814-887-5630 | F: 814-568-2017 | E: jsimms-yingling@ohsaging.com
2024 and 2025 Collette Trips Planned!
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
- Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria: August 21 – August 30, 2024
- Southern Italy & Sicily: October 25 – November 6, 2024 (same trip that was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid)
- Tropical Costa Rica: November 4 – November 12, 2024
- Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights: February 24 – March 2, 2025
- British Landscapes (England, Scotland & Wales): April 27 – May 6, 2025
Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom Information Session scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. If you want to attend at home, use this link to register for the Information Session: https://tinyurl.com/PCEC2024TravelSeries. If you plan to attend at the Education Council, please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let us know if you plan to attend the presentation at the Education Council.
METCO PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Rodney Brennen, Metco President and Matt Liptak, Metco Plant Manager presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Receiving the check on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way is president Doug Gaffey, Jim Ryan, Vice-President; Bill Olson, Secretary; Jason Gabler, Corporate Campaign Chair; Doug Bauer, Payroll Campaign Chair; and board members Rob O’Leary, Leah Whiteman, Becky Piccolo, Jane Olson, and Bob Ordiway . Metco is a powdered metal manufacturer located on 1241 Brusselles Street, St. Marys. Metco employs over 200 employees and has been operating since 1982.
Penn State Extension offers Preserving Wild Game Class
Penn State Extension in Potter County will offer a class on Food Preservation of Wild Game on Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at their new office location in the Gunzburger Building, Room #216, Coudersport, PA.
The course will be taught by Food Safety Educator, Rick Kralj, and will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for preserving wild game while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning, freezing, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to enjoy the fruits of your hunt all year.
To register and pay the $15 class fee, call the Extension Customer Service line at 877-345-0691 or go online at https://web.cvent.com/event/a66f3912-d394-468c-9c07-0c60dcd11dcd/summary.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, October 20, 2023 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. That’s a Wrap on This Year’s Senior Citizens Expos!  Thank you to everyone who came out for the Potter County Senior Citizens Expo last Friday in Roulette. We had a great turnout of seniors, their family members and caregivers, as well as exhibitors from a variety of state and local agencies and organizations. It is always a pleasure to see familiar faces and to welcome new ones! Thousands Participate in March for Life  I was honored to take part in the third annual Pennsylvania March for Life Monday. Thousands of people from across the Commonwealth descended on the state Capitol to take a stand for the unborn. It was a moving demonstration of our beliefs in the right to life. Happy 60th Anniversary!  Congratulations to Gene and Phyllis Thompson of Ulysses, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31! I was honored to sponsor a congratulatory citation from the House of Representatives marking this special celebration. The citation was presented to the Thompsons by my district legislative assistant Shelley Butler. Pictured from left: Karen Heyler, Diane Lewis, Shelley Butler, Phyllis and Gene Thompson, Donald Thompson, Michelle Cornell, and Michael Thompson. A Lifeline for EMS Companies Click here to view video. Emergency medical services (EMS) companies across the Commonwealth would see a significant and much-needed boost in reimbursement rates under legislation we passed in the House this week. House Bill 1351 would tie the state’s Medicaid reimbursement rates to federal Medicare rates, and pay whichever amount is higher. The bill would also ensure EMS agencies are reimbursed by Medicaid for 100% of the miles they travel with a patient on board receiving care or transport, finally removing the current exemption for the first 20 miles traveled. The exemption never made sense considering the cost of fuel and the cost of care start as soon as that ambulance pulls away and heads to the hospital! Medicare reimburses at a rate of more than $8 per mile in both urban and rural areas and $13 for the first 17 miles in super rural areas. Medicaid currently pays $4 per mile after the first 20 miles. This is great news for all Pennsylvanians, and especially for those of us living in rural communities where EMS agencies are really struggling to keep their doors open. The bill is pending the governor’s signature to become law, and he is expected to sign it. The increased reimbursement would take effect Jan. 1, 2024. Galeton Earns Grant for Wastewater Upgrades  The Galeton Borough Authority was awarded a $1.4 million grant this week for improvements to its wastewater treatment facilities. The funding will facilitate the installation of two new aerobic digesters and blowers, a new sludge pump, a new central clarifier and new on-site sewer lines. Combined with enhancements to the existing aeration tanks, these wastewater treatment upgrades will substantially improve the plant’s sludge handling capacity and ability to handle wet-weather flows. The funding was awarded through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Without the grant, the system’s customers could have seen their rates increase by more than 22%. PENNVEST is not supported by the state’s General Fund budget, which covers the daily operations and services of the Commonwealth. Financing is provided through the use of federal funding and prior bond issues by the state as well as proceeds from Act 13 of 2012, the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee. THIS THURSDAY! We’ll Help You Replace Your Unreadable License Plate for Free!  If you are dealing with an unreadable license plate on your vehicle, please join us on Thursday, Oct. 26, for an event to help you get that plate replaced at NO CHARGE. The event will be from 4-7 p.m. at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, 46 Main St., Lewis Run. State law requires PennDOT to replace license plates that are deemed illegible at no cost to the vehicle owner. A plate is considered illegible when one or more numbers or letters cannot be recognized from 50 feet away, typically due to blistering, peeling, discoloration, loss of reflectivity or other damage. The McKean County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to view driver’s plates, and if the plates are deemed illegible, paperwork to start the replacement process will be completed. Those who plan to attend should bring their vehicle with the affected plate attached, along with their unexpired PA driver’s license and current vehicle registration card. Registration is requested and may be completed online at www.RepCauser.com/Events or by calling the Bradford office at 814-362-4400. FCI McKean Job Fair THIS THURSDAY! Looking for work in the public safety sector? The CareerLink office in Bradford is hosting a job fair for positions at FCI McKean on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the flyer for details.  Update on 2024 Primary Election  You may have heard talk that the Legislature is moving next year’s primary election. I can assure you Pennsylvania’s Primary Election date will be Tuesday, April 23, 2024. After the House Democrat majority advanced a bill this week to move the 2024 Primary Election date by one week to April 16, leaders in the Pennsylvania Senate said they will not take up the legislation, leaving the date unchanged. Following weeks of debate on the issue, I am glad to see this result. County officials have said moving the date earlier this close to the 2024 Primary Election is unwise and unworkable. Given the recent issues many counties have had in administering elections, we should not be placing additional burdens on them so close to the election date. We Stand with Israel  The state House unanimously approved a resolution this week stating unequivocal support for the state of Israel in the face of recent terrorist attacks by Hamas. Thousands of innocent civilians have lost their lives in the conflict, while thousands more have been injured and an estimated 200 people, including American citizens, have been taken hostage.The resolution calls for justice and safety for both the Israeli and Palestinian people and condemns the violent actions of Hamas. Finally, we call on Congress to provide the state of Israel with the support it needs to ensure the safety and security of its people. To read the full resolution, click here. |
Shirley Frances Palmatier Crone, 96, lifelong resident of Eldred, PA
Shirley Frances Palmatier Crone, 96, life long resident of Eldred, passed away Thursday (October 19, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
She was born April 9, 1927 in Betula, PA, the daughter of Roy Palmatier and Ina Stiles Palmatier Ford. On December 12, 1957, in Eldred, PA, she married Mark Crone, who died October 8, 2004.
Shirley was a graduate of Eldred High School and was the dental assistant for Dr. John Welch, DDS in Eldred for many, many years.
Virginia Grace Wynick, age 88 of Westfield, PA.
Virginia Grace Wynick, age 88 of Westfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport.
Born December 31, 1934, she was the only child of Frank and Anna (Gursky) Warmus. She married Kenneth J. “Sarge” Wynick in 1956 and they shared 60 years together until his passing on March 10, 2016.
Virginia liked to crochet, knit and sew and in her younger years, she was an avid bowler. She was a member of the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and the TOPS Weight loss group.
2024 Wellsboro Comic Con will be Free to All
Wellsboro, PA. The annual Wellsboro Comic Con has announced that the 2024 event, taking place Saturday, August 10th, will now be free and open to the public throughout all venues. These venues are the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, The Warehouse Theatre, The Deane Center Lawn, and Central Ave between Main Street and Water Street.
Julian Stam, owner of Pop’s Culture Shoppe and founder of the Wellsboro Comic Con, explained the elimination of ticket sales, saying, “We’re really proud to be able to promote the arts and creativity through comic writing, art, and design, and now in a way that is accessible to everyone. Being able to make this a free event that continues to draw world-class creators is a strong testament to our town and the many people who have helped build the Wellsboro Comic Con since year one.”
Along with several creators returning from past years, new creators joining the show this year include Stephanie Williams, whose writing credits include “Wakanda #1,” “Nubia and the Amazons,” “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll,” and many more Marvel, DC, and independent projects, as well as Zadra, a seasoned Cosplayer who has appeared at Katsucon, MAGfest, Replay FX, Setsucon, Geekout-HCA, and more. The vendor scavenger hunt will also be returning, along with the highly-anticipated cosplay contest, with prizes provided by Pop’s Culture Shoppe and Comic Con guests.
Attendees looking for additional entertainment throughout the weekend can enjoy Hamilton-Gibson’s production of “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,” which will be performed in the Warehouse Theatre at 12pm and 7:30pm on the day of the convention, as well as Friday August 9th at 7:30pm and Sunday August 11th at 2:00pm. For more information and updates for the 2024 Wellsboro Comic Con, as well as a full list of guests, visit www.WellsboroComicCon.com.
Anthony (Tony) Paul Mihalko, 63, of Tiona, PA.
Anthony (Tony) Paul Mihalko, 63, of Tiona, PA., died peacefully with his family at his side, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
He was born February 21, 1960. He was the son of the late Sandra Jordan Mihalko Reynolds and Anthony J. Mihalko of Cherry Creek, New York. Tony was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being out in the woods. He spent many years working on his home and land, creating a peaceful place to call home. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and taught them both how to fish. He enjoyed spending time at home with his dog, Casey, listening to his stereo at full blast.
He will always be remembered for his strength, kind heart, and the jokes he told that always had everyone laughing until tears rolled down their faces.
Think About It
Letting Go
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Life, as you’ve probably noticed is not always easy. It’s full of choices and we don’t always make the best ones. We have to live with people, and people are not the easiest to live with. Sometimes we seem to think that if everyone were like us the world would be a much better place. The fact is, not everyone is like us. We are each driven by our own stuff, our belief systems, life experiences, family dynamics and a host of other things help to form and frame who we are. Our lives and our responses to what happens to us are all reflected in our behavior today. That’s part of the reason that letting go is so hard.
Have you ever wondered why a Bulldog’s face is shaped the way it is? It is so it can latch on to something and still breathe. You and I are not made the same way. When we latch on to something, we still have to breathe, but we latch on anyway and it sucks the life right out from us. Perhaps it’s an old hurt, something someone has done to us, some unforgiven act, or just plain anger and resentment. Whatever the situation, we’re hanging on and not letting go like it was some treasured moment or memory. In the meantime, it’s consuming our energy, thoughts and even influences our behavior. We don’t let go for a variety of reasons all of which are taking their toll on our joy, peace, and even our health. So, what’s the answer?
Perhaps the place to start is to remember that judgement belongs to God. No matter the act or offense, we can never exact enough judgment to satisfy our needs. The only solution is forgiveness and forgiveness is simply removing the punishment that is due. Easy? Not at all. It is never easy, but in order to live and be free, one must do this. Whether we realize it or not the one that we are so angry with is going about their life without much thought about us. So, let it go! Sadly, when we allow situations or people to control us, we become slaves to that thing or person. They haven’t put us there; we’ve done it to ourselves. It all comes down to one simple word and I use it a lot, CHOICE. We have the CHOICE to stay in an unhealthy place or not. It’s always up to us. We have the power to move on. Think about it.
Get your Halloween-on at our Spooky Lantern Tours event; happening at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum this Saturday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, October 20th
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 20th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* 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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
MOUNTAIN VIEW SHEEP FARM will be attending the market this week (WEATHER PERMITTING). We will have a beautiful variety of Handwoven Shawls, Scarf’s, and Baby Blankets, as well as handspun Shetland and Merino yarn and drop spindles. All our items can be custom made to your liking, if you’re unable to attend the market, you can follow/contact us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mountainviewsheepfarm. We accept, cash or cards
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market on October 20th. I will have artisan breads, sweet breads, and sweet treats. Banana bread with walnuts, pumpkin bread and sunflower seed bread, light whole wheat and cinnamon bread and pepperoni bread have been requested. See you at the market. netrabaker@hughes.net. 814-544-7313
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with beautiful, organically grown local fresh produce. We will have Red Swiss Chard, Red and Candy Onions, Sweet Peppers, Garlic, Thai Hot Peppers, Salsa Verde boxes with tomatillos, Spahetti Squash, Delicata Squash, Baby Butternut Squash, Carnival Acorn Squash and Fresh Young Ginger! We accept cash, checks and credit cards. FMNP checks. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308
QUIET ACRES will be at market October 20th (weather permitting) our last week for this season, with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) and buckwheat flour for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes as well as Brinser’s Best Cornmeal. On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes as well as aprons- kids, adults, mommy/daddy and me. Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments. You can contact us at quietacresportallegany@gmail.com.
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, lip balm, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. Weather Permitting! We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
United Way Soup Lunch Slated for November 17th
The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. will be hosting its Annual Soup Lunch on Friday, November 17th at the First Presbyterian Church.
This year, the UWBA will be offering: Broccoli Cheese, Italian Wedding, and Stuffed Pepper. Each soup is available for pick-up or delivery between 11am and 1pm at a cost of $7 for a 12oz bowl or $10 for a 16oz bowl and includes crackers, utensils, and a dessert.