Lois K. Owen, 87, Greenville; Taught Art in Port Allegany & Austin Schools
Lois K. Owen, 87, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at St. Paul’s assisted living facility in Greenville.
Lois was a retired art teacher, teaching at the Port Allegany and Austin school systems in Pennsylvania. Lois enjoyed gardening, painting, reading, and quiet walks with her husband of 63 years.
Lois was born on July 10, 1935, in Pittsburgh to the late John R. Krampert and Gladys (Williams) Krampert. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ken Krampert.
Surviving are her sister, Patricia K. Hamilton of Smethport, Pa.; and her children, Roy Owen of Mingoville, Pa., and Nancy (Don) Snider of Belmont, Ohio; and grandchildren, Benjamin and Rachael Owen and Aubrey Snider.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to The Alzheimer’s
Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. Make sure your vote counts
Dear Pennsylvania Voter,
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. To make sure your vote counts, it is important to make a plan and stick to it. How do you plan to vote?
In person:
- Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you are voting in person, make sure you know where to go. If you need help getting there, secure transportation in advance.
- If this is your first time voting at your polling location, you will need to show a form of identification. There are both photo and non-photo options for identification that are permitted.
By mail ballot and have received your ballot:
- You must sign and write the date on the declaration envelope for your ballot to count. (If you already returned your ballot and forgot to sign and/or date, contact your county board of electionsas soon as possible.)
- Your ballot must be received by your county board of elections by 8 p.m. Nov. 8 to be counted. Ballots postmarked by that time but not received by the county board of elections by then do not count.
- If you have not yet mailed your ballot, you should hand-deliver your ballot to your county board of elections. You can also submit your mail ballot to a county-designated drop box or satellite office. You cannot submit your voted mail ballot at your polling place, unless you intend to surrender it to the judge of elections and vote in-person.
- You are the only person permitted to return your ballot unless you have a disability and have designated an agent in writing to return your ballot using this form.
By mail ballot but have not yet received your ballot:
- Voters who requested a mail ballot and did not receive it or do not have it to surrender may vote by provisional ballot at their polling place.
By mail ballot but cannot return it before the deadline:
- If you cannot return your mail ballot before the deadline, you may bring your unvoted mail ballot and the outer declaration envelope with you to your polling place to be voided. After you surrender your ballot packet and sign a declaration, you can then vote a regular ballot.
If you have an emergency and missed the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot:
- If you have an emergency (such as an unexpected illness or disability or last-minute absence from your municipality) you can apply for an emergency absentee ballot after the deadline. Requests for emergency absentee ballots can be submitted starting at 5 p.m. on November 1 and up to 8 p.m. on November 8 (Election Day).
If you have any questions about how to vote, please contact 1-877-VOTESPA or your county board of elections.
Forward this email to a friend and spread the word! Help us ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballot Nov. 8. Thank you for being an informed and prepared voter.
Sincerely,
Leigh M. Chapman
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth
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DID YOU KNOW? Pennsylvania will likely not have results on Elections Day, as reviewing all ballots from all registered voters, including remote military voters, takes time.
Lillie J. Tornatore, 83, of 1007 Windfall Road, St. Marys, PA.
Lillie J. Tornatore, 83, of 1007 Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at her home, in her comfy chair, following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 3, 1939, in Curwensville, daughter of the late Arthur and Violet Craddock Winters, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Curwensville schools, and enjoyed her time as caretaker of The Pines for many years.
She is survived by six daughters: Susan Strandberg of Treasure Lake, Josie Hill (Gary) of Pasadena, MD, Sheryl Smith of St. Marys, Katie Tornatore of St. Marys, Lorie “Chip” Hayes (Chris) of Kersey, and Lisa Merat (Bob) of St. Marys; two sons: Robert Tornatore, Jr. of St. Marys and Tom Tornatore of Lakeside, CA; her 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Lillie was preceded in death by a grandson, Jesse Denio in 2013; her siblings: Arthur Winters, Jr., Twila Briskar, Joy Rickard, and Donny Winters in infancy. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Lillie was an avid reader and enjoyed watching her Pittsburgh Steelers and Nittany Lions. The house came to a stand-still on Steeler Sunday and those closest to Lillie knew not to call the house when the game was on. She enjoyed her work, took pride in her community, and cherished each day with her family and friends. She will be missed.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM the Rev. Scott Wiest, officiating.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
WELLSBORO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION’S 2022-2023 SEASON CONTINUES WITH PHILADELPHIA BRASS THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 4
The Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s 2022-2023 season continues with a performance by the Philadelphia Brassthis Friday, Nov. 4at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The Philadelphia Brass is composed of some this country’s leading brass professionals. Members are: Anthony Cecere of New Jersey on French horn; Robert Gale on trombone and Steven Heitzer and Brian Kuszyk, both on trumpet with all three from in and around the Philadelphia area; and Scott Mendoker of Massachusetts on tuba.
Cecere has been a member of Philadelphia Brass for almost 20 years and Kuszyk for the past 30 years.
The Philadelphia Brass appeals to audiences of all ages. “We play classical to user-friendly contemporary to big band jazz,” said Mendoker. “Most of our big band jazz arrangements were written specifically for us,” he said.
Critics and the public have praised the diversity of the group’s repertoire, technical virtuosity, superb musicality and humorous and informative educational dialogue from the stage.
The Philadelphia Brass was formed 34 years ago in 1988 with a mission to perform the best of brass quintet literature from all periods and styles.
The group has produced five CDs and is featured in two pieces on the Summit Records CD, “David Sampson – Notes from Far Away Places”.
Individually, Philadelphia Brass members have performed with the world’s top musical ensembles. Among them are the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.
The Philadelphia Brass has toured extensively throughout the United States and the United Kingdom and has completed two tours to Bolivia.
A season pass to attend the five remaining concerts is $75 for one adult accompanied by minor children, 12 and under and represents a saving of $45 versus paying a total of $120 for five individual tickets. All five start at 7:30 p.m. and will be in the Coolidge Theatre.
A season pass for a student, 13 to 18, is $25 or $5 for each of the five remaining concerts.
Admission to each of four of the concerts is $25 per adult. The $25 concerts are: Philadelphia Brass on Friday, Nov. 4; Charm City Junction on Friday, Dec. 9; Lunasa on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 and The Revelers on Friday, May 19, 2023.
The concert with Matthew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid on Saturday, April 22, 2023 is $20 for an adult. Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult are admitted free.
Information, season tickets and tickets for individual concerts are available by visiting www.wellsborocca.org or by calling the Deane Center at 570-724-6220 or can be purchased at the door on Nov. 4 beginning at 7 p.m.
FOR LOVE OF GOD AND COUNTRY CONCERT IS THIS SUNDAY, NOV. 6
This Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, the 38-member Wellsboro Women’s Chorus directed by Diana Frazier and Suzanne Niles with piano accompaniment by Judy Smithgall, and the 32-member Wednesday Morning Musicales directed by Frazier with accompaniment by Marian Miller will present their “For Love of God and Country” concert featuring 19 inspirational and patriotic songs being sung in celebration of Veterans Day.
The concert will open with the audience and choruses singing “The Pledge of Allegiance” and conclude with “A Tribute to the Armed Services”.
Veterans and present-day military men and women are invited to attend and wear their uniforms or something that represents their armed service branch.
A dessert social will follow at the church. The concert and dessert social are open to the public.
There is no admission fee for the concert. There will be a free will offering.
Owlett Announces $440,000 Grant for Emergency Response, Law Enforcement Training Initiative
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the importance of public safety training in the Commonwealth, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced a $440,000 grant has been awarded to the Emergency Response Training and Certification Association (ERTCA).
“Whether it’s a small town, big city or something in between, our communities are increasingly faced with a shortage of both law enforcement officers and first responders,” Owlett said. “This grant is an important investment in our communities, our citizens and our safety.”
Since 2019, ERTCA and the Mansfield University Public Safety Training Institute have worked in partnership to create the first credentialed and integrated public/private law enforcement cadet and workforce education and training program and facility.
The funding will be used for completing the integration of educational and in-service programs developed and delivered in partnership with ERTCA’s more than 40 members, partners and sponsors. It would allow for the completion of upgrades to cadet classrooms and workforce training facilities at The Coolidge Center.
In addition, ERTCA has plans to expand virtual reality (VR) labs and develop Mobile VR Experience (MVRE) labs for the Pennsylvania law enforcement workforce and Act 120 cadet training and credentialing throughout Pennsylvania. Additionally, ERTCA will launch a digital literacy and communications lab for law enforcement, in-service programs and Act 120 cadet education and training.
ERTCA is a Pennsylvania-based 501c6 nonprofit that works with corporations, academic institutions, and state and federal granting organizations to transform law enforcement education, training and innovation. ERTCA’s free workforce education programming is conducted both in-person and via distance learning in an effort to standardize educational outcomes that produce more reliable data that reduce the overall risks to public safety.
The funding was awarded through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), a Commonwealth grant program that supports the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. All RACP projects require a 50% match of funds from the grant recipient.
Free Pressure Canner Gauge Testing – Nov. 9th
Penn State Extension – Elk County, located on the second floor in the Elk County Courthouse ANNEX at 300 Center St., Ridgway – 814-776-5331, will be offering a FREE pressure canner gauge testing session on Nov. 9, 2022 from 10:00am – Noon.
If you are unable to attend during these hours, please drop off your lid and gauge prior to Nov. 9th. You will be notified after testing has been completed.
CARE for Children Receives Grant from Renodin Foundation
Bradford, PA – The Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, a Ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, has donated $3,000 to CARE for Children/Safe Kids Pennsylvania – McKean County Partnership to purchase mini cribs, mattresses and crib sheets to ensure a safe sleep environment for young children.
The mini cribs are specifically for children over 30 pounds and/or one year of age and up who do not meet the guidelines for the McKean County Cribs for Kids program (birth to 11 months old and under 30 pounds). The new mini cribs will be distributed through the Home Safety Program, which provides childproofing and home safety items for local families in need.
Health and human services agencies, at-home visitors, Children and Youth Services, and early childhood programs are also encouraged to make referrals to both the Home Safety and McKean County Cribs for Kids Programs. Families may also contact CARE directly at 814-362-4621 or visit www.careforchildren.info/child-safety/ for more information.
CARE for Children is a non-profit organization which provides child safety and injury prevention initiatives through its leadership of the Safe Kids Pennsylvania—McKean County Partnership. The partnership aims to promote the prevention of accidental child injuries through education, collaboration and advocacy. CARE also provides pediatric therapy services, early learning programs, and community outreach services for children of all abilities in the region.
The Renodin Foundation provides grants for programs and projects serving people in the Allegany/Cattaraugus Counties of New York and McKean County, Pennsylvania whose public charitable purposes are carried out in a manner consistent with the tradition of the Franciscan Sisters. Grant awards show a connection to the mission of the Foundation and assist the needy, underprivileged, elderly, developmentally disabled, handicapped, or economically disadvantaged.
Photo Caption: From left, CARE for Children Social Worker and Safe Sleep Educator, Joy Haney, MSW, LSW and Renodin Foundation President, Laura Whitford are shown with a new mini crib available through CARE’s Home Safety Program.
Elk County Democrats Announce “Election Eve Weekend of Action”
The Elk County Democratic Committee is excited to announce that State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) will be joining them this Saturday November 5th at 10:00am to help us kick off their “Election Eve Weekend of Action” at the Committee’s 2022 Headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in Downtown Saint Marys. Malcolm has been travelling across the state throughout the summer and fall speaking on behalf of John Fetterman for the United States Senate and Democrats up and down the ballot.
As the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color and one of the youngest members elected to the PA General Assembly in 2018, Kenyatta is deeply committed to creating an equitable and inclusive society. As a legislator, he has championed proposals to address generational poverty, raise the minimum wage, protect workers’ rights, increase access to mental healthcare, stem the rise of gun violence, and protect our digital infrastructure.
Kenyatta will be joined by Erica Vogt, candidate for Representative in the General Assembly – 75th District which covers all of Elk County and the northwest portion of Clearfield County A strong believer in public education, and as a public educator herself, Erica knows that our schools need and deserve more funding. Our teachers warrant the recognition for the job they do. With aging parents, Erica understands the importance of providing the care to seniors that they need. As an environmentalist, Erica will work to increase the environmental sustainability in our area. A small business owner, Erica wants to see small businesses flourish. She understands they are key to our rural economy.
The Committee’s “Election Eve Weekend of Action” will feature phone banking to local voters, canvassing of neighborhoods across the county, ballot chasing, and other voter engagement activities. All area Democrats are encouraged to come and meet the special guests and stick around and help engage and energize fellow voters.
For more information about the Committee or the event, call or text (814) 636-1030.
UPMC Welcomes Endocrinologist to Coudersport
COUDERSPORT, Pa., November 2, 2022 – UPMC Cole welcomes Ashima Mittal, M.D., endocrinology specialist, to Coudersport.
“The addition of Dr. Mittal also means the addition of Endocrinology Services to UPMC Cole,” says Lori Gross, director, Operations, UPMC Cole. “Endocrinologists like Dr. Mittal use diagnostic tests, such as thyroid ultrasound and biopsy, nuclear medicine scans, bone density tests and an extensive array of laboratory tests to evaluate, monitor and manage hormone disorders. We are excited to be able to now provide the community of Coudersport with access to in-person endocrine care, previously only accessible via telehealth with UPMC providers in Pittsburgh.”
Ashima Mittal, M.D., sees patients at 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport, and 45 Pine St., Port Allegany. To make an appointment with Dr. Mittal, call 814-642-5072. To learn more about UPMC Endocrinology services, go to UPMC.com/EndocrinologyNCPA.
Elk County Council on the Arts Rosters New Local Artist
The Elk County Council on the Arts, partnered with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, is happy to announce the addition of Janet VanEerden to the Arts in Education program as their newest teaching artist.
The Arts in Education program enriches arts experiences in our community through classes led by professional teaching artists. Classes provide the opportunity for participants to spark their creativity, offer education and insight into an artist’s craft, and provide hands on experiences in arts creation. Arts in Education is meant for everyone of all ages and abilities to learn new skills or elevate existing talents.
Janet is a self-taught watercolorist who has found a calling to teach others introductory and intermediate watercolor techniques to better aid them on what she hopes is their own journey into the medium. She has been a teaching artist associated with Gallery 29 in Saint
Marys, as well as teaching for private events and adjusted to virtual classes in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Janet, a resident of Saint Marys, will continue educating others through the Arts in Education program, and will partner with the Elk County Council on the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to further promote excellent art education in our region. If any school or business in the region is interested in hosting a residency with Janet or anyone of our artists, please visit http://www.eccota.com/aie-
residencies or call at (814) 772-7051