Volunteer drivers are needed
Volunteer drivers are needed in the Bradford/Smethport areas to transport American Veterans to their doctoring needs/appointments.
Vehicles and gas are provided by the Erie VA Medical Center with minimal training.
Your cost is your volunteer time to transport the vets to appointments in Erie, Cleveland, Warren, Jamestown, Meadville, and the Pittsburgh VA Center.
Please call 814-460-2327 for further information if you would help do a service for our veterans who served us.
REGISTER BY OCT. 2 FOR THE REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM® COURSE
Register by Monday, Oct. 2 for the Refuse To Be A Victim® crime prevention and personal safety seminar being held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 in the multi-purpose room at Hickory Hall at 66 Morris Drive on the Mansfield University campus.
Senior Expo Monday at Coudersport Arboretum
There will be approx. 27 organizations/businesses that will be set up with info for older adults, as well as tables with information for veterans. Martin Causer is sponsoring a free lunch for those who attend. Many local businesses donated door prizes, which will be drawn throughout the day.
Gregory A. Farman, 59, of Tioga, PA
Gregory A. Farman, 59, of Tioga, PA passed away Thursday July 27, 2023 at the Corning Guthrie Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1963, in Wellsboro, to Stuart F. and Eugenia (Bentley) Farman, Jr.
Life Saving Devices Available in Austin Communities
Austin Volunteer Fire Department
As part of an on-going fire and EMS safety program with the Austin Volunteer Fire Company, department members Kathy Brooks and Andy Bothell have co-chaired the program to obtain funds to purchase three automated external defibrillators (AED) for placement in the Austin community.
Brooks stated “when a cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops abruptly with little or no warning.” Early recognition of cardiac arrest improves the person’s chance of survival and is key to starting the correct core of CPR and the appropriate use of the AED to restart the heart. CPR can help keep the heart pumping and blood flowing to vital organs until an electrical shock from an AED is available to restore the heart to a normal heart rhythm.
Bothell noted “many times cardiac arrests happen in public places and it is important to remember that as a bystander everyone’s actions can help.” Witnessing and responding to a cardiac arrest can be a very traumatic event. Having the right equipment available is much more reassuring to your community members in the event of an emergency. With today’s technology, an AED is very easy to use; anyone can operate it under any circumstance.
AED’s are intended for use by the general public—with or without specialized training.
Dennis L. Hostutler, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Derrick City, PA.
Dennis L. Hostutler, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Derrick City, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence.
Born on December 14, 1952, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Harold and Bonna (Chandler) Hostutler. He was a 1970 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On August 24, 1974, in Philadelphia, he married the love of his life, Angelina (DiBattista) Hostutler, who survives. Dennis worked as a butcher for Tops for over 35 years supporting his family.
Coudersport Area Soccer Association (CASA) In person registration will be held Monday July 31st
Sign up for fall soccer. For young people ages 5 to 12 (turning 5 or 12 this year 2023). Season begins September 9th through October 15th. Practices begin week of August 20th. Coudersport Area Soccer Association (CASA) registrations can be printed and mailed to PO Box 284 Coudersport PA 16915. In person registration will be held Monday July 31st from 5pm till 7pm @ Gazebo in Town Square- Coudersport.
WELLSBORO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION OFFERS SUBSCRIBERS “EARLY BIRD COMBO” TO ATTEND SIX CONCERTS PLUS TUSK DURING ITS 75TH
Opening WCCA’s 2023-2024 Season on Saturday, Sept. 9 is Rory Block, a formidable slide guitarist, talented songwriter, and one of the world’s top female blues performers.
Now until Monday, Aug. 14, Wellsboro Community Concert Association (WCCA) season subscribers can opt for an “Early Bird Combo” package for $100 that includes six concerts for $75 ($12.50 per concert) and a seventh concert on Wednesday, Sept. 13 by Tusk – the World’s Number One Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band for $25 ($14 off the $39 ticket price).
“Our subscribers have been asking us to bring Tusk back to Wellsboro ever since this band’s two sellout performances in 2019,” said Russ Dodson, WCCA president.
SECOND ANNUAL BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS FUNDRAISER CONCERT IS SATURDAY, AUG. 12 AT STONY FORK CREEK CAMPGROUND
Cast members from Broadway Under The Stars rehearse “Seize the Day” from “Newsies”. They are: (from left to right) Oliver Duterte of Wellsboro, Emily Weber of Mansfield, Anna Guillaume of Liberty; and Justin Gordon, Sylvia Duterte and June Roth, all of Wellsboro.
On Saturday, Aug. 12, Hamilton-Gibson Productions is hosting the Second Annual Broadway Under the Stars Fundraiser Concert at Stony Fork Creek Campground at 658 Stony Fork Creek Road, Wellsboro.
The 90-acre campground is in Delmar Township, about 10 miles south of Wellsboro in the heart of Pennsylvania Grand Canyon country.
The Sherwood Motel and Canyon Motel are sponsoring the event.
CRCF accepting Mental Wellness Fund, Wagner Family Fund grant applications
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Mental Wellness in Cattaraugus County Fund and Wagner Family Fund.
Applications for the Mental Wellness Fund will be due September 1. Applications for the Wagner Family Fund will be due September 30.
The online grant applications can be accessed at cattfoundation.org/grant-seekers/grant-opportunities/.
Grants from the Mental Wellness Fund support programs and services provided by nonprofits that support the mental wellbeing and mental health of residents in Cattaraugus County.
Grants from the fund typically range from $500 to $1,500, but up to $4,000 may be available for special projects, particularly those that impact vulnerable and/or disadvantaged populations.
Leon D. Sherwood, Sr., 62, of Smethport, PA.
Leon D. Sherwood, Sr., 62, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (July 29, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
A gathering celebrating Leon’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 1, from 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
A full obituary will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Dewey Drexel Leonard, 74, of Port Allegany, PA
We are sad to announce the passing of Dewey Drexel Leonard of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. He died at age 74 on July 28, 2023.
Dewey is survived by his wife, Lynne who he married on April 3rd, 1976. He is also survived by his siblings Curtis, Kimberly and Greg.
Dewey was predeceased by his parents Drexel and Lily and his brother Russell. He graduated from Port Allegany High School and Pennsylvania State University.
He worked for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 37 years and until his illness as a construction inspector.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no public services, and his arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East Street, Coudersport, PA. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
