Tonight, crews loaded up and headed to Kightlingers Salvage for the Fall vehicle extrication company training. Members continued to gain proficiency and expand on their skills extricating trapped victims from vehicle accidents.
Thank you to the members for spending their night in the pouring rain for training, and thank you to Kightlingers for once again use of their facility.
Suhag Patel, PA-C
Neurology, UPMC
Headache disorders are the most prevalent neurological disorders, affecting more than 90% of all Americans. Most headaches are primary headaches, while a small percentage are secondary headaches, which are headaches resulting from some other issue, such as head trauma.
As of 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 3% of all annual emergency department visits in the United States are due to complaints of headaches. While most headaches are not the result of a serious illness, they still can interfere with your overall quality of life.
Types of Headaches
There are three main types of headaches:
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a member campus of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), is bringing some holiday cheer to the patients who cannot be home with their families on November 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
For those who will be patients at BRMC as well as residents at the Pavilion on Thanksgiving Day, the hospital will offer a festive holiday meal. In addition, patients also receive a complimentary meal for an invited guest to dine with them on Thanksgiving Day. Additional guests may purchase a holiday dinner for $5.40.
Rosetta Learn, aged 72, of Elkland, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born on April 3, 1951, in Elmira, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late John Bachert and Mabel (Miles) Rosky.
Rosetta’s life was a tapestry of love, commitment, and hard work. She shared many beautiful years with her beloved husband, Terrance “Terry” Learn, creating a home filled with warmth and joy.
Rosetta’s professional life was varied and fulfilling. She contributed her skills at Five Star Busy Mart, served with a smile as a waitress at the Green Shingles, and was a valued team member at Martin’s car dealership.
Her talents extended beyond her professional endeavors. Rosetta was an avid crocheter and an exceptional baker. She found great joy in teaching her granddaughters the art of baking, passing on family recipes and the warmth of her kitchen.
Mary Delores Wood, age 90, of Elkland, PA passed away at her home on November 18, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family. Mary has gone home to be with Jesus.
Born on October 31, 1933 in Troy, PA, she was a daughter to the late John and Mildred (Peters) Wills. Mary married Charles Wood and they spent several loving years before his passing in May 2011.
She worked at American LA France for a handful of years while raising her family alongside her husband.
Gertrude May Dailey, age 72, of Tioga, PA passed away at her home on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Born May 14, 1951 in Tioga, she was the daughter of the late Fay and Irma (Tompkins) Bacon.
Frances J. Williams, 84, of Cyclone, PA passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at her son’s residence in Bradford.
Born December 19, 1938 in East Otto, NY, she was a daughter of the late Willard Marshal and Doris Mae (Harvey) Frank. She attended school in Salamanca and Cattaraugus NY.
On July 28, 1956 in Salamanca, NY, she married James E. Williams, who passed away July 12, 2017.
Fran was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, cooking and was famous for her homemade breads. She enjoyed camping, campfires and singing Gospel and Bluegrass music. Her greatest joy was playing Bingo.
Reverend David Everette Blowers, 95, of Wellsboro, Pa. crossed over to his new eternal home on Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 8, 1927, the son of Everette P and Evelyn M (Janowsky) Blowers, in West Falls, NY.
He was married to Elizabeth G (Garwood) Blowers in 1949 for 53 years and they had five children.
David (and Dolly) of Triadelphia, West Virginia, Paul (deceased) and Barb of Belington, West Virginia, Ruth ZumMullen of Payson, Arizona, Daniel (and Ada) Blowers of Wauchula, Florida, Deborah (and Steve) Goodrich of Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania.
After the passing of his wife Elizabeth (Betty) in 2002 he has been married to Beatrice Faith Gulnac for the past 20 years.
He has 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren with whom he loved to spend as much time as possible and enjoyed during his long life.
David pastored his first church in Elkland, Pa. in 1949, later assisted his father at Community Chapel of Wellsboro where he became senior Pastor in 1989.
Lewis “Leo” R. Haight, 66, of 5 Iroquois Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born September 18, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Henry Jackson and Rose (Zimbicki) Haight.
He was a 1975 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On August 4, 2012, in Bradford, he married Toni L. (Lundy) Haight who survives.
After high school Leo worked several jobs in the construction trade, he spent a number of years working concrete precast work and as a construction laborer for Kessel Construction. After an injury from a 27’ fall, he transitioned to a job at Case Cutlery. Over the 27 years he spent at Case, Leo hand-finished thousands of knives and eventually retired from running the wash tanks.
Elk County- Alex Gasbarre, CEO and Mark Saline, President of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems presented a $7,000 donation to the St. Marys Area United Way.
St. Marys is home to Gasbarre’s new 150,000 sqft. furnace manufacturing facility with offices in Lovonia, MI and Cranston, RI that provide sales, service, and engineering support to regional customers.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/17/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-17 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/17/2023 to XTO ENERGY INC in Chapman Township, Clinton county. 78a81(a)3 – CASING AND CEMENTING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Operator conducted casing and cementing activities that failed to prevent pollution or diminution of fresh groundwater. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-11-17 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
“Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”
Scott D. Vaughn, 38, of 1391 Route 446, Hinsdale, NY passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Scott was born August 19, 1985 in Jamestown and was the son of Robert and Bonnie Hess Vaughn.
Scott attended Hinsdale Central School and Olean High School. He worked at Alley Catt and T+ M as a cab driver for a period of time. Scott started working in construction as a roofer and a mechanic for cab companies.
Please join us to celebrate the memory of Patricia Ann (Plotts) Erway who died at Bradford County Manor on May 27, 2023. Patricia grew up in Watsontown and was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Ruth E. Plotts.
First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro Pennsylvania.
The address is 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
11:00. Reception
12:00. Memorial service
1:00. Lunch and Refreshments
Burial at Raymond Cemetery
The address is 3118 State Rte 49 W
Genesee, PA 16923
11:00 am. We will also lay to rest the ashes of our Kevin (died 3/10/97) beside the remains of his mother and father, Patricia and Preston.
Our best wishes to all and we hope we may see you.
Brian Erway, Kathy Heck, Jill Erway
OBITUARY
St. Bibiana Catholic Church will be closing its doors effective November 25th. With the church closing this also means the Galeton Senior Center’s last day will be November 22nd.
Effective Wednesday, November 29, 2023, all meals will be grab-and-go meals. Mae’s Kountry Griddle Restaurant at 75 Germania Street, Galeton has graciously allowed us to provide the meals from their kitchen with a pick-up time at 11 am.
All meals will continue to be the same rules as before – order the day prior and Friday for Wednesday. Please call the Area Agency on Aging office at 814-544-7315 option 3 – ask for Sharon or Dottie and we will sign you up. All meal costs will be the same as prior, $3.00 donation for age 60 and over.
We hope to have a new home soon. Locations are being sought and decisions will be made as soon as possible. As you know with rules and regulations it takes some time. Please bear with us as we all adjust to this change.
Sharon Prentice – Senior Center Director
Potter County Area Agency on Aging – 814-544-7315
Katie Anne Harvey, age 41, of Johnsonburg, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long, enduring battle with cancer, at Shadyside Hospital of Pittsburgh.
She is a daughter of the late John C. Harvey and Kristene “Tena” (Belin) Harvey of Wilcox.
Katie had worked at Walmart, Helpmates, and the Elks Club of Ridgway. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, the Elks, the Moose, Central Hose, the Eagles and the Piedmont Club.
Millerton FD was dispatched slightly after midnight on Nov. 21st to a MVA in Jackson TWP. and within minutes both Rescue 12-8 and Rescue 12-8 responded, shortly after, Engine 12-2.
2 injuries were reported and transported by Erway Ambulance. Thank you Millerton members for the quick and strong response, early this morning.
With the holiday season on us, Millerton FD urges everyone to “Please be safe!”
Regular firearms Bear season is quickly winding down here in the Northcentral Region! 
The regular firearms bear hunting season runs from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Tuesday, Nov. 21 statewide.
In the Northcentral Region, we have three Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) that offer an extended firearms bear season run from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 2: WMUs 3A, 3B, and 4E.
As a reminder, all harvested bears must be checked within 24 hours of harvest at either a bear check station or checked in the field by a State Game Warden.
Some check stations are open limited hours during the extended seasons, you can find check station information here: https://bit.ly/3ummGSV.
Outside of open check station hours, hunters can call the Game Commission’s Centralized Dispatch Center at 1-833-PGC-HUNT to make arrangements for their bear to be checked.
Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 3:42AM EST until November 21 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Higher winds in Chautauqua & Erie Counties.
* WHERE…Wyoming and Cattaraugus counties. The strongest gusts will be on ridgetops and near north facing slopes.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
