Friendship Police Department
On December 6th 2022, at approximately 9:00 AM the Friendship Police Department arrested Dennis N. Southwick (34 YO) of Friendship as a result of a drug sale investigation.
Southwick was charged with PL 220.31 CRIMINAL SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, a class D felony.
Southwick was processed at the Friendship Police Department and arraigned at the Friendship Town Court where he was released to appear at a later date. Southwick is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Loretta M. Marzucco, 88, formerly of 10 Main St., Lewis Run, PA
Loretta M. Marzucco, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, formerly of 10 Main St., Lewis Run, PA passed away, Friday, December 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s residence in Punxsutawney.
Born May 1, 1934, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Vern and Anna (Kriegsch) Yonker.
Loretta was a 1952 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On June 27, 1953. in St. Francis Church, she married Anthony P. Marzucco, who preceded her in death on February 11, 2011.
Loretta worked for Corning Glass for 31 years. She was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church.
After retirement Lorretta and her husband Tony were snowbirds to Naples, Fl. for 21 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Toni Marie (Bob) Henretta, of Punxsutawney and Mary (Mike) Manning, of Butler, three sons John (Linda) Marzucco, Mark Marzucco, and Joe (Mickey) Marzucco, all of Naples, FL, 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, five sisters, Dorothy Cooley, Gladys Jennings, Edith Middlebrough, Madeline Wilson, and Gloria Swanson, and four brothers, John Yonker, Raymond Yonker, Joseph Yonker, and James Yonker.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday December 12, 2022, at 1:00 pm in St. Francis Church with Fr. Jim Gutting as Celebrant. Committal services and entombment will follow in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Lewis Run volunteer Fire Department, 46 Main St., Lewis Run, PA 16738, or Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Ave., Dubois, PA 15801
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
John A. RILEY, 72, of Wellsville, NY,
John A. RILEY, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully Friday, December 9, 2022 in his home.
Arrangements will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
David S. RIVARD, 50, Wellsville, NY
David S. RIVARD, 50, Wellsville, NY, died Friday, December 2, 2022 in Niagara Falls, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Jerry M. Bacon, 73, of 350 Front Street and a former Bolivar resident
Jerry M. Bacon, 73, of 350 Front Street and a former Bolivar resident passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Jerry was born on October 6, 1949 in Wellsboro PA. He was the son of Fay and Emma May Tompkins Bacon.
Jerry was a graduate of the Addison Central School, class of 1967. He was a former self employed farmer, later owned a lawnmower repair business in Bath and along with his brothers owned a car salvage business. While living in Bolivar, area residents may not have known Jerry’s name, however all knew him as the man who walked his loving dog in a stroller many miles each day around Bolivar.
Surviving are one son, Kevin (Melissa Lipka) Bacon, Bolivar; two grandchildren, Kayley Putnam Bacon, Bolivar and Khloe Bacon, Bolivar; one brother, Joseph Bacon.
There will be no prior services. A celebration of life service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar.
Schaffner Funeral Home
Steven R. “Horse” Evens, 73, of Port Allegany, PA
Steven R. “Horse” Evens, 73, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Thursday (December 8, 2022) at his residence.
He was born September 11, 1949 in Port Allegany, the son of Mary Jane Evens. On January 15, 1976, in Austin, PA, he married Beverly J. Olmstead, who survives.
He was a 1968 graduate of Port Allegany High School and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Psychology.
Horse had worked as a quality technician at Temple-Inland of Mt. Jewett, PA, retiring in 2004.
Horse was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He loved to be in the outdoors. He was well known and loved by everyone. He was a generous and kind soul, a great father, grandfather and great grandfather. His greatest joy was his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Two daughters: Rhonda (John) Pantuso of Lewis Run and Shannon (Terry) Roys of Port Allegany
One son: Nathaniel (Rebecca) Evens of Port Allegany
Grandchildren: Brittany Green, Shanna (Jeff) Eckenroad, Shayna (Dillon) Ruediger, Hayley Green, Karli Neff, Nicholas (Jennifer) Evens, Brianna (Zakk) Niles, Brooke Roys, Brianna Roys, Nick Pantuso and Alex Pantuso
Great grandchildren: Liam Green, Kade and Rayna Lannager, Braxton, Brenna and Brynlee Eckenroad, Elaina Niles, Emma and Adalynn Mucci, Alexzandria Evens, and Leia Gradias
One sister: Judy L. Evens of Port Allegany
Mother in law: Stella Olmstead of Shinglehouse
Sister in law: Donna (Denny) O’Rourke of Smethport
Two brother in laws: Albert Olmstead, Jr. and DeWayne Olmstead, both of Shinglehouse
And several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2-4 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany, where funeral services will begin, with the Rev. Matt Howe, officiating.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Mila Howard, 84, of Howard Lane in Mt. Jewett, PA
Mila Howard, 84, of Howard Lane in Mt. Jewett, PA passed away Wednesday (Dec. 7) at her residence.
She was born on January 20, 1938 in Kane, the daughter of the late Clayton and Erma “LaRue” (Keys) Colson. On Oct. 26, 1957, in Mt. Jewett, she married Edmund Howard, who preceded her in death.
Mila was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cooking and baking and raising her chickens. She also loved her dog and when she was younger, enjoyed cross country skiing.
She is survived by three daughters, Joyce (Donald) McClelland of Bradford, Judy (Chip) Saf of Mt. Jewett and Linda (Hugh) Coudriet of Kane; one son, Ted (Kathy Donovan) Howard of Mt. Jewett; eight grandchildren, David McClelland, Jennifer Oknefski, Heather Boylan, Michele Swanson, Brianna Howard, Brayden Howard, Brynn Howard and Brant Howard; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice “Snookie” (Dave) Malone of Mt. Jewett and several nieces and nephews
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Carrow and one brother Harold “Sonny” Colson
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Saturday (Dec. 10) at the Cummings Funeral Home in Kane, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Carol Sharp officiating.
Burial will be in Bridgeview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701 or the PennBrad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com
John Cooper, 78, of Hacker St. in Kane, PA
John Cooper, 78, of Hacker St. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Dec. 6) at UPMC-Kane.
He was born on Oct. 5, 1944 in Columbus, OH, the son of the late John and Vera (VanWuyckhuyse ) Cooper. On Aug. 23, 1975, in Webster, NY, he married Beth Pearce, who survives.
Mr. Cooper had worked as a nurse for several years and had also been employed by Tops Market. He served in the Coast Guard and was a member of the DAV. John enjoyed his morning crossword puzzles and reading. He was a history and sports buff and was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert (Leslie) Cooper of Palatka, FL; two granddaughters, Jasmine Lydic and Sadie Cooper; a grandson Liam Cooper and one sister, Laurie (Bruce) Yanz of Webster, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Lindy Cristin Lydic and one brother Todd Cooper.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1159 Shelby Summit Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701 or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Thomas Eddinger, 76, of New Jersey Ave. in James City, PA
Thomas Eddinger, 76, of New Jersey Ave. in James City, PA passed away Tuesday (Dec. 6) at UPMC-Kane. He was born on June 30, 1946 in James City, the son of the late Fred and Doris (Oyler) Edinger. On July 12, 1969 in Grove City, he married Cheri Lutes, who survives.
Tom had worked for several area sawmills, including Kane Dimensions, Zuzeks and Bennetts. He also worked for Highland Township for many years. He was a prior chief of the Highland Township Fire Department and was also a founding member of the department. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren and his great-grandson.
Surviving relatives include, two sons Bill (Misty) Edinger of James City and Roy (Crystal) Edinger of Kane; one daughter, Betsy (Terry) Lupole of Kane; two granddaughters, Ashley (John) Burritt and Kayla Lupole; one grandson, Allen Edinger; a step granddaughter, Haylee Swanson; three step grandsons ,Krichtain Swanson, Shane Swanson and Dylan Swanson; a great-grandson Dallas Lupole; one sister, Deborah Holmes of Mt. Jewett and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Edinger and three sisters, Donna Hulings, Gabby Morris and Ellen Hulings.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Dec. 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Township Fire Dept.
Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Township Fire Dept. P.O. Box 111, James City, PA 16734 or to the family through the funeral home website to help offset final expenses.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Michael Blauser, 72, of Greeves St. in Kane, PA
Michael Blauser, 72, of Greeves St. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Dec. 6) at Warren General Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1950 in Kane, the son of the late William and Hazel (Slagle) Blauser.
Mr. Blauser had served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He had worked as a painter at Affiliated Industries and also as a cook for the Peppermill Restaurant in Warren.. He was a member of the Ludlow American Legion Post 489.
He is survived by on son Michael Blauser Jr. of FL; a stepdaughter, Jamie Moore of Johnsonburg; one brother Bill (Darlene) Blauser of Ludlow; two sisters, Kelly (Donald) Bush and Christine (Richard) Dilley, both of Kane; a sister-in-law, Amy Blauser of Kane; a brother-in-law, Alan Lindemuth of Kane and two step grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Miranda and Jawayne Blauser; two brothers, Joseph and Don Blauser; a sister, Abby Lindemuth; his stepfather Richard Blauser and a stepbrother, John Blauser.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday (Dec. 11) at the Cummings Funeral Home, from Noon until 2:00 p.m., at which time a service will be conducted with the Rev. Chad Troup
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department Elects Officers
Lafayette Twp. Vol. Fire/Rescue Department
At the Thursday regular meeting the 2023 elections were held. The positions are as follows,
President: Rob Mitchell,
Vice President: Chris Boser, Secretary: Jerry Ruhlman, Treasurer: Jerry Johnson Jr, Trustee 3yr: Cody Jordan,
2yr: Tom Baker,
3yr: Steve DiBernardo.
President: Don Fowler,
Vice President: Cody Jordan,
Secretary: Jerry Ruhlman,
Treasurer: Jerry. Johnson Jr,
Trustee 1yr: Steve DiBernardo,
2 yr: Cody Jordan
3yr. Theresa Bennett
Chief: Don Fowler
Asst. Chief: Rob Mitchell
Fire Police Captain: Jerry Johnson Jr.
Ask Anything
B.J. Knefley
Words, words, words, sometimes I wish there were no such thing. Why? Simply because words can be so easily misunderstood, misused, misapplied, and misinterpreted. Take for example the passage from John 14:14, “Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!” What does that mean exactly? Can I simply ask anything, and Jesus will do it? If I tag every request with “In Jesus name” will that be the clincher for an answered prayer? I think not!
The key to that phrase is found in “in my name”. What does that actually mean and what does it look like? Simply put it means within who Jesus is. That includes love, patient, obedient, gracious, forgiving, servant, committed, prayerful, gentle, meek, full of self-control, humble, and the list goes on. How often might we find ourselves operating in any one of those attributes? James said it this way, “And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” (James 4:3). In other words, we’re not asking within the character of who Jesus is but rather who we are.
Have you ever stopped to considered that most of our prayers, if not all, are directly related to what we want, even if we’re praying for someone else. How many times have we prayed for someone’s happiness of wellness because it was what we wanted for them. There may be nothing wrong with praying that way, but isn’t it more about us then them?
Have we ever considered ourselves in the light of God’s holiness? To that issue Paul states, “Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 7:24-25). If it’s that simple, then why don’t more follow Paul’s route?
Think about it.
THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 10 STARLITERS BIG BAND TO GIVE FREE PERFORMANCE OF 1940S MUSIC AT 7 P.M. IN THE COOLIDGE THEATRE AND KACY HAGAN TO ASSIST DANCERS AT THE SHOW AND GIVE FREE SWING DANCE LESSON AT 3 P.M. IN DEANE CENTER LOBBY
At 3 p.m. this Saturday Dec. 10, Kacy Hagan (shown), a professional dance instructor, is giving a free swing dance lesson in the lobby at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. “Swing is a fun dance and easy to learn. No experience is needed
Those that love listening to 1940s music and dancing or singing to it or want to give it a try are invited to a free performance by the 18-member Starliters Big Band at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The Starliters includes two singers and 16 musicians under the direction of Tom Kowalik. Three of the 16 – Rick Doganiero of Wellsboro, Brian Loher of Mansfield and Don Schauer of Westfield – are from Tioga County, Pa. and 13 are from the Canandaigua, Corning, Elmira and Rochester areas of New York.
Theband’stwo singers, husband and wife CoIIeen and Gary SchrickeI sang with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the 1980s and 1990s.
Based in Corning, New York, the Starliters will perform big band jazz classics from the swing era (1935 to 1945), such as “American Patrol,” “In the Mood,” “Satin Doll,” “Don’t Sleep Under the Apple Tree,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania Polka,” and others by the Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller orchestras.
The band will play holiday tunes from the 1940s, too. Among them are: “Let It Snow”, “Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.”
Those who take the free swing dance class with professional dance instructor Kacy Hagan of Wellsboro at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10 in the lobby at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro and attend the Starliters
free performance at 7 p.m. Saturday night can get additional free help with dancing because Kacy Hagan will be there.
Gift of Memory Program Brings Gifts To Potter County Kids
Kevin and Patty Dusenbury, of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are grateful for the extreme generosity of many donors to their Gift of Memory program. Toys and gifts were delivered to the Christmas House in Coudersport, marking the 22nd year of the program.
Delivering the toys were Kevin and Patty and the Klesa family, who have graciously embraced the Gift of Memory program to honor their son and brother, Jon, having themselves brought 335 gifts and toys donated by their family and friends this year.
Dusenbury said, “We have donors from the first year that continue to donate and new donors every year. We had several donors who contributed very generous amounts of monies which allowed us to shop for specific needs to purchase items for the older children”.
Dusenbury, who is the owner and funeral director of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse and the Potter County Coroner stated, “we are once again amazed by the generosity of so many people. As we have done the last two years, we started collecting gifts early at the request of the Christmas House. We truly THANK each person who donated, assuring that many less fortunate individuals and families will have a brighter and happier Christmas. We wish everyone a beautiful, blessed and very Merry Christmas.”
Pictured with this year’s gifts are the Klesa family, volunteers from the Christmas House, and Kevin and Patty Dusenbury.
The following donated toys and gifts in memory of their loved ones:
In memory of Cindy Siebert and Heather Siebert Baker from Bonnie and Gary Bachand
In memory of Dave Brabham and Edwin and Virginia Sturdevant from the Bev Brabham family
In memory of Kay and John Press and Jean and Grant Wisel from John Press
In memory of Thomas and Gertrude Traska and Barbara Adams from Tami and Larry Adams
In memory of Russ Baker from Penny Baker and family
In memory of Gerald Sekoll from the Sekoll’s and Hackett’s
In memory of loved ones from Kevin Jr. and Nicole Dusenbury
In memory of Douglas Perry, Juanita Perry, Kenneth Perry, Myra Bledsoe and Harold Bledsoe from Paul and Pat Perry
In memory of Larry Bump and Keith Pratt from Deb Hadden
In memory of Theo Dickerson from the Dickerson Family
In memory of Heather Siebert Baker from Sandy Walmer
In memory of Cindy Siebert from Sandy Walmer
In memory of Janet Hoock and Brad Mason from Wayne and Brenda Varga
In memory of Clyde Eck, Jr. from Tina Rader
In memory of Clyde Eck, Jr. from Louise Setzer
In memory of Grace Peterson from Thomas Duell
In memory of Don Rader from Tina Rader
In memory of Robin Murray from Linda Skiver
In memory of Chuck Harris from Tina Harris
In memory of our loved ones we lost from Pam and Keith Learn
In memory of Arthur and Beulah Haynes and Rich and Yvonne Milliken from the Milliken Families
In memory of Laura and Bob Brewer from the Brewer Family
In memory of Jeannette Gross from Penny Thomas
In memory of Jeannette Gross from Jessica Rohrer
In memory of PeeWee Phillips from the Phillips Family
In memory of Richard Durst from Judy Durst and Family
In memory of Doug and Deloris Evingham from Jane, Connie, Kayle and Rubi Perkins
In memory of departed loved ones from Roger and Dee Prince
In memory of Bob and Betty Barger, Pat Raven, Bernice and Manford Dusenbury, and Jim and Gloria Taylor from Kathryn, Rob, Brody, and Gwynne Barger
In memory of Freda Reed from the Reed Family
In memory of Sandra Goodenough from the Goodenough Family
In memory of Larry Bump and Ann Meacham from Pat Clark
In memory of Mel Rathbun from Grandkids and Great-grandkids
In memory of Carol Karr from Kids and Grandkids
In memory of Dorothy Nelson from the Maxson’s
In memory of family from the Green’s
In memory of Jean A. Lewis from the Lewis Family
In memory of our family and friends from Bonita and Doug Estes, Megan and Aric Stewart, and Ashley Minderler and Matt Balthrop
In memory of Ron Worden from Clinton and Tracy Burrows
In memory of loved ones from Carolyn Slocum
In memory of Jason Quinn and Joey Holbrook from Laura Quinn
In memory of Bernice and Manford Dusenbury and Jim and Gloria Taylor from Kevin and Patty Dusenbury
In memory of those we have served from Kevin and Patty Dusenbury, Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home
In memory of Jon Goerner from:
Air-Preheater Benevolent Club
Kenny, Susan, Lilly and Victoria Klesa
Georgia and David Goodwin
Jordan and Kat Leete and kids
Wanda Wright
Dawn Newton
Bob Long
Danielle Sloan
Casey Klesa
Carole and Nick Troupe
Penny and Jack Gavitt
Rick Harder
Sue and Ray Lawrence
The Burdick Family (Ron, Vicki, Devon, Dalton, Alyssa and kids)
Iris and Kevin Evingham
Bobbie and Al Gorg
Brandy, Garrett and Clara Lunger
Jim and Betty Plotts
Cheryl Gould
Bob and Kim Alexander
Scott and Amber Easton and kids
Kim Sheets and Family
Jon and Nicole Lampman and Family
Our friends at Howard Hannah Professionals
Leona and Tyler Lawrence
Megan, Adinn and Aurora Kellert
Mason Klesa
Jim and Dee Klesa (Mom and Dad)
STIFEL/ O’LEARY PICCOLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President, Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair, Jason Gabler, St. Marys United Way Corporate Campaign Chair and Don Fleming accepted a generous donation on behalf of the United Way from Stifel O’Leary Piccolo Wealth Management Group. Stifel is located on Brusselles Street in St. Marys and has been offering wealth management services in Elk County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Pictured in the photo are: (L-R) Doug Gaffey, United Way; Doug Bauer, United Way; Tommy Launer, Stifel; Don Fleming, United Way; John Piccolo, Stifel; Kindred Burdick, Stifel; Cathy Meholic, Stifel; Jason Gabler, United Way; Luke Hoffman, Stifel; and Rob O’Leary; Stifel and St. Marys Area United Way board member.
Stifel’s’ donation will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline will be December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
WELLSBORO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION’S 2022-2023 SEASON CONTINUES WITH CHARM CITY JUNCTION CONCERT AND SPECIAL GUEST KEN KOLODNER THIS FRIDAY DEC. 9
At 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 9, the Wellsboro Community Concert Association is presenting Charm City Junction and special guest Ken Kolodner, renowned hammered dulcimer player and old-time fiddler, in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
From dance inducing old-time rhythms to foot stomping Irish melodies and hard-driving bluegrass, this Baltimore-based quartet is blazing new trails in acoustic roots music while keeping an eye on tradition. Members are: Patrick McAvinue on fiddle, Brad Kolodner on clawhammer banjo, Sean McComiskey on button accordion and Alex Lacquement on upright bass.
Known for their high-energy, captivating and dynamic performances, these top-notch musicians not only draw on their separate musical backgrounds as a bluegrass fiddler, old-time banjo picker, Celtic accordionist and jazz bassist but have also found common ground on which to develop their own unique approach.
Called “phenomenal instrumentalists” and “excellent singers,” Charm City Junction will perform songs from their albums, including holiday tunes.
Their self-titled debut album released in the fall of 2015 is a mix of their styles along with traditional old-time classics and Irish tunes. Their second full-length album, “Duckpin” was released in the summer of 2018 and debuted at #6 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts. Their third album “Snowball” was released in 2019 and includes holiday favorites, such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “We Three Kings” and “Silent Night” along with “Jingle Bells/Breaking up Christmas.”
Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult are admitted free. Admission per student, 13 to 18, is $5 and $25 per adult.
For tickets, visit www.wellsborocca.org or call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220. If available, tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7 p.m.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 Facebook Website Bio Latest News State Forms Photo Gallery Contact Capitol Update Friday, December 9, 2022 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. REAL ID Deadline Now Extended to 2025  Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending the REAL ID enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025.As of May 7, 2025, you will need to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a military ID. REAL ID is not mandatory. PennDOT continues to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs. Full enforcement of the law has been delayed, in part, due to the lingering impacts of the pandemic, which was hindering efforts to process REAL ID applications across the country. DHS said it will also use this time to implement innovations to make the process of obtaining a REAL ID more efficient and accessible. To learn more about REAL ID, the cost and how to obtain one, visit www.penndot.gov/REALID. Tis the Season…for Holiday Scams  It is everyone’s favorite time of the year, especially scammers who seek to capitalize on people’s general goodwill and the influx of online shopping during this time.The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is warning consumers to be on the lookout for the following holiday scams: • The Bait and Switch: Take retailers’ advertisements to the store with you. Unscrupulous retailers may advertise goods at low prices, but when you get to the store the price may be higher than advertised or the product might not be there at all. • Skimming Devices: During the holidays last year, police were called to a retailer at the King of Prussia mall to remove a skimming device from one store’s register. Sometimes skimming devices are placed on gas pumps or ATMs to capture data from the magnetic stripe on the back of credit and debit cards. If something looks out of place or easily wiggles, use a different ATM, gas pump or register. • “Cybersquatting” Sites: Crooks try to impersonate well-known websites by inverting characters or slightly altering the name of a well-known website. The copycat sites may look similar to the real website – and they can steal your credit information. Carefully read website addresses to ensure you are shopping on a legitimate website. • Copycat and Fraudulent Websites: Fake websites set up by scammers target online shoppers during the holiday season. Sometimes appearing as ad results in online searches, these sites may contain malware or steal inputted credit card data. Avoid making purchases from untrustworthy sites. • Security Certificates: To ensure you are shopping on a secure website, make sure the website begins with “https” and has a small padlock icon next to the webpage address. Keep your computer, tablet or smartphone up-to-date and install security software. • Retailers Who Request Payment through Wire Transfer: Legitimate online businesses will not use wire transfer to collect payment for purchases. This is a sure sign of a scam. Consumers should also be aware that although gift cards can be a versatile and practical holiday gift, they are also often used by scammers. Remember, no government agency will ever ask you to pay a fine, fee or penalty with a gift card. If you receive a call telling you to pay a debt or some other cost via gift card, that is a red flag of a scam. Hang up immediately. Once a scammer has the codes and pins from a gift card, it is extremely difficult to recover any funds. Pennsylvanians who believe they have been victims of a holiday scam can file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555, or scams@attorneygeneral.gov. To receive scam alerts from the Office of Attorney General, click here. 2023 PA Fishing Licenses, Permits, Gift Vouchers on Sale  Looking for the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the angler in your life? Fishing licenses, permits and vouchers for the 2023 season are on sale now through the HuntFishPA online portal, on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website, on your smartphone using the FishBoatPA mobile app, or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents. All 2023 licenses, permits, a unique collectible license button, and vouchers purchased now are valid immediately for up to 13 months, from Dec. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023. As a reminder, the 2023 Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day is March 25, and the 2023 Opening Day of Trout Season is April 1. To learn more, click here. O Christmas Tree!  |
A Christmas tree with all the trimmings is once again gracing the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg!
The 20-foot Douglas fir was donated by Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County, and is decorated with handmade ornaments from Pennsylvania senior citizens and preschoolers and lit with nearly 1,000 LED lights. A metal-fabricated star made by employees at the state Department of General Services is placed on top.
To watch the tree lighting ceremony, which took place Dec. 5, click here.