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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Blair Dickinson is the Student of the Week. She is in the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Blair is a Junior enrolled at Smethport High School. Upon graduation, Blair would like to work with children in a school setting.
Blair is a hard worker and finishes her work ahead of the timetable established for the course. She wrote many of her lesson plans ahead and completed her workbook in literally 2 months. With the time she freed up, she worked diligently towards the SkillsUSA District 10 competition. She represented the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center for Early Childhood Education on January 13th in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Blair holds two jobs currently. She works at Fox’s Pizza Den in Smethport and works after school for the YMCA program at Smethport Elementary. Blair is currently volunteering at Port Allegany Elementary and helps in Ms. Burr’s room.
She enjoys reading in free time, as well as spending time with her younger brothers. Last year, Blair won the Hamlin Bank Work Ethic Award on the Career and Technical Center’s Award Day for her math skills. We look forward to her efforts paying off as she strives to attain her Child Development Associate credential in the near future.
At 3:00 PM on Friday, Eldred Township Fire Dept & EMS have been dispatched to West Eldred Road & Prentissvale Road for a two vehicle crash. Port Allegany ambulance dispatched.
New partnership with states will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement
Penn College has scheduled three clock-hour Practical Nursing Programs for 2023 – two full-time programs in Wellsboro and Coudersport, and a part-time program in Wellsboro only. The first full-time program will start March 14, 2023, and the second full-time program begins September 11, 2023. Students will graduate approximately one year from the start of the program. The part-time program begins June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.
Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices.
Information Sessions to acquaint prospective students with the program are scheduled on Thursday, February 2; and Wednesday, February 15. Sessions will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, and will be available live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Learn how this Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! Registration is required. For more information, or to register for the Information Sessions, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703.
PA Forest Carbon Programs: The North Central Forest Landowners Association is sponsoring a free online workshop about Forest Carbon programs in Pennsylvania. This webinar will be provided by Penn State Extension Natural Resources staff Melissa Kreye and Calvin Norman and will be held live Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm.
This meeting will give an introduction to carbon sequestration in forests and markets. It is for forest owners and land managers, offering an introduction to how forests store carbon, carbon markets, and opportunities in Pennsylvania. Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session where invited speakers answer participant’s questions.
Melissa Kreye is an Assistant Professor of Forest Resource Management and she heads the Forest Benefits and Values Lab.
Calvin Norman is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Forestry.
To participate on Zoom, use the website below at 7 pm on Feb. 23rd. (Mark your calendar and save the link!) Or you can email ncfla2@gmail.com to receive an email with the link.
Rescue 48-8, Engine 48-3 responded and provided hazard mitigation and traffic control ’til the vehicle was removed from a small creek.
Upon arrival of Chief Phelps the operator was still in the vehicle but self extricated with no injuries, CVAA/Medic assessed the Pt – they refused treatment.
The crash was investigated by PSP Cdspt and the vehicle was removed by Kightlinger motors. In all 21 personnel responded to the scene or stood by at the station.
On January 27 at 11:09 am Port Allegany, Smethport, Eldred, and Otto Fire Depts were dispatched for a second alarm commercial fire on Rt. 446 at the Eldred American Legion. Bradford tower one was also dispatched. The fire has been upgraded to a 3rd alarm fire with Olean and Portville being dispatched. Coudersport & Roulette have also been dispatched to the scene. Route 446 is closed.
Can I ask again? Where are you? I’m asking more for myself than others as I had it come up in my reading today. Sitting here at my desk I’m wondering how to answer that. Where am I in life? Where am I in this journey? Is it where I want to be? What direction am I heading? So many ways to answer the question of where one is.
Recently I submitted two resignation letters. Ironically, they weren’t my first, but maybe my last. I’m retiring for the umptieth time. Someone asked if I’d get it right this time. I didn’t know I’d messed it up the first time. I just keep finding things to do, things I like doing. Afterall, it’s my life’s calling, not to retire but to help others. Essentially, it’s a life of service, and as long as I’m breathing, I suppose I’ll continue to do it. But to the question, “Where are you”, I’m not sure how to answer that. I guess I’m between assignments. I just don’t know what the next assignment is or even what it’s supposed to look like. Maybe I’ll write a book. Afterall, it’s something I’ve contemplated for the past 30 years, so maybe it’s time. But will that be enough to satisfy my soul?
It’s good to take stock of where we are in life. To ask some hard questions and to look within for answers. Sometimes we will find that we’re in a place that we don’t want to be. How we got there may not be our fault, but it will be if we don’t find a path out of that place. Sometimes people find a way to blame their situation on others and things. They don’t take responsibility for the events or the changes that need to happen. Sad when you think that some will choose to be a victim their entire life. Their blight in life becomes the fault of others. But is it? To ask introspective questions about life and our position in life is how we move forward into change. Taking responsibility to where you are is the first step in being where you’d like to be. Many don’t take it.
The challenge for each of us to is to ask the question, “Where do I want to be this time next year”. Then simply plot a course to reach that destination. Remember, a goal without a plan is only a wish. Think about it.
Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Allegany Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Austin Borough
Mayor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote not more than Four Councilman – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Bingham Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Clara Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Coudersport Borough, First Ward Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for Two
Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Coudersport Borough, Second Ward Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Eulalia Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Galeton Borough First Ward Mayor – 2 yr term – Vote for One (combined with Second Ward) Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Galeton Borough Second Ward Mayor – 2 yr term – Vote for One (combined with First Ward) Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for Two Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Genesee Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term -Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Harrison Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Hebron Township
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Hector Township
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Homer Township
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Keating Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Oswayo Borough Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for not more than Three Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Tax Collector – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Oswayo Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Pike Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Pleasant Valley Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Portage Township
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Roulette Township
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Sharon Township
Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Shinglehouse Borough Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for not more than Four Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Stewardson Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Tax Collector – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Summit Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Sweden Township
Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Sylvania Township Supervisor –6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Ulysses Borough Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for not more than Four Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Ulysses Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
West Branch Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Wharton Township
Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
County offices and terms on the ballot for May 16, 2023
COUNTY WIDE Commissioners- 4-year term- Vote for not more than Two Register and Recorder- 4-year term- Vote for One Prothonotary- 4-year term- Vote for One Treasurer- 4-year term- Vote for One Sheriff- 4-year term- Vote for One County Auditors- 4-year term- Vote for not more than Two DISTRICT Magisterial District Judges- 6-year term- Vote for One 55-4-03: Galeton B, Bingham, Harrison, Ulysses B, Ulysses T, Hector, Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Stewardson 55-3-01: Coudersport B, Eulalia, Sweden, Keating, Homer, Summit, Wharton, Portage, Sylvania, Austin B 55-4-01: Shinglehouse B, Sharon, Oswayo B, Oswayo T, Genesee, Pleasant Valley, Clara, Allegany, Roulette, Hebron
School Directors offices and terms on the ballot for May 16, 2023 AUSTIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Austin Borough only) Region I – 2 yr term – Vote for One (Austin Borough only) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Keating & Sylvania Twps) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Portage & Wharton Twps) COUDERSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (First Ward & Eulalia) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Second Ward only) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Allegany, Hebron, Homer, Summit & Sweden Twps)
GALETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Second Ward only) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (First Ward, Gaines, & Elk Twps – Tioga Co) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Abbott, Hector, Pike & West Branch Twps) NORTHERN POTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Allegany, Ulysses Boro & Ulysses Twp) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Bingham & Genesee Twps) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Harrison & Hector Twps)
OSWAYO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (North Sharon & Ceres Twp – McKean Co) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Shinglehouse Boro only) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Oswayo Boro, Oswayo Twp, South Sharon & Clara Twp)
PORT ALLEGANY SCHOOL DISTRICT At Large: 4 yr term – Vote for Four (Roulette & Pleasant Valley Twp/Annin, Liberty & Port Allegany Boro – McKean Co
On January 26, at 7:19 pm Lafayette Fire Dept. and Bradford Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 219 in the area of Kennedy Springs for a one car crash vehicle is off the roadway on its side with unknown entrapment and injuries
January 28–Winter in the Lumber Camp and Pennsylvania Elk Presentation: Outdoor fun in the snow with sledding, snow men, and snow art activities. Try your hand at cross-country skis, snowshoes, and ice skates (conditions permitting) with the help of equipment provided by PA DCNR and volunteer instructors. At 1pm go inside to join Jeremy Banfield, elk biologist for the PA Game Commission’s Deer and Elk Section, for an engaging overview of the Commonwealth’s elk management program.
Barbara Ellen Gervais, 70, of Bradford, PA passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, peacefully at her residence.
Born November 7, 1952, in Olean, NY, she was a beloved daughter of the late Louise A. “Peg” (Albaugh) Trumbull.
On August 6, 1999 she married Charles Joseph “Shawn” Gervais who preceded her in death on December 4, 2015.
She attended Bradford Area High School and went on to work at Spears, Corning Glass and retired from Zippo Manufacturing.
Barbara enjoyed spending her time with family and her hobbies of making occasion cakes, cooking and crafting.
Barbara was well-known for her quick-witted sense of humor and her love of music.
Surviving are three daughters, Lori Chase, of Smethport, Christie (John) Pirovitz, of Apex, NC, and Lisa (Shelbey) Brown, of Eldred, a sister, Sandy Roulo, of Lewis Run, two brothers, David Trumbull, of Bradford and Donny (Karen) Trumbull, of Moriarty, NM, 10 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her brother, Paul “Butch” Trumbull.
Private services will be held at the convenience of family.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the SPCA.
Diane J. Stenta, 76, of Toby, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born on November 17, 1946 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Russell and Helen Garbic Lowe.
On October 11, 1969, at Queen of the World Church, she married the late Frank W. “Bill” Stenta, who preceded her in death in 2007.
Diane was an exuberant child who attended Catholic schools and graduated from Elk County Christian High School, class of 1965. She worked briefly at Stackpole Carbon Company, where she met and married her husband. She then worked for many years at St. Boniface School in the library, deepening her love of reading while helping children grow in their love of books. She was a talented artist and crafter who loved books, movies, and reading. A true lover of animals, she raised and cherished many animals over the years, including peacocks, pheasants, a donkey, and many cats.
She is survived by 2 children; Sharon (Paul Glatt) Stenta of Kersey, and William (Lisa) Stenta of Ridgway; and by her 2 grandchildren; Alura and Sebastian. She is also survived by a sister; Linda (Richard) Sexton of Kersey, a brother; Wayne Lowe of Wilcox, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Diane J. Stenta will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Saint Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 with Fr. Kevin Holland, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the St. Boniface Church Gathering Space on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 12:30 PM until the time of the Mass.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, Ridgway Animal Haven, or to a animal rescue of choice.
Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
