9 McKean County 4-H Horse Members Compete in PA 4-H State Horse Show in Harrisburg
This past weekend we had 9 McKean County 4-H Horse Members represent our county at the PA 4-H State Horse Show in Harrisburg! Everyone did a spectacular job and five placed in their classes. If you are interested in how individuals placed keep reading.
Jesse Gould– 1st Champion in EWD Grooming & Showmanship, 6th in EWD Trail (Min. Assistance), 6th EWD Walk Trot Equitation (Min. Assistance)
Reese Kinney- 3rd in Barrel Race Ponies, 4th in Pole Bending Ponies
Kaelyn Bonawitz– 5th in EWD Trail (Independent)
Claire Storer– 9th in Beginner Western Pleasure
Melissa Burton– 10th in English Grooming & Showmanship, 10th in Breed Type Hunter Under Saddle
Also represented McKean County 4-H: Braelyn Taylor, Adrianna Keesler, Chloe Knauer, Lacy LaChine
PITT-BRADFORD PLANS FALL ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSES
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold two open houses this month that offer the best opportunity for students and their families to meet faculty and staff, tour campus and talk with current students all in one afternoon.
Open Houses begin at 12:30 p.m. with a chance to meet many faculty and student-support staff and will be held on Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.
Students and families will also have a chance to attend a presentation about the admissions process and tour the campus and first-year residence halls with a student ambassador.
Students and families can also attend separate sessions with a student panel and a member of the faculty. On Nov. 5, the faculty presenter will be Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education.
“Open houses are a great opportunity to talk with members of the faculty,” said admissions counselor Katherine Moyer, adding that, if families cannot make it to an open house, there are many other options for visitation, including daily visitation at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a visitation days on Friday, Nov. 11, when many school districts are not in session.
Virtual open houses and tours are also available any time.
To register for an in-person event or tour online, visit upb.pitt.edu/visit-campus.
Galeton Weather report for October 2022
October 2022 was a very nice Fall month for Galeton. The foliage was the nicest in years. By mid month Indian Summer had arrived. The mornings for the most part were cool and many frosty mornings. I recorded a cold 22 degrees on the 30th. The first Fall frost was on the 10th with a 31 degree reading. West Pike had 30.6 on the 3rd.
Lawn mowing kept on full tilt all month. Perhaps it will continue until Thanksgiving or later. The average high temperature is 57 degrees and the average low is 37 degrees.
I measured 1.04″ of rain for the month. Last year the reading was 5.14″ Normal rainfall is 3.78″ This year was the lowest rainfall recorded in October since 1994. That year the amount was 0,93″.It is a very dry year thus far. Pine Creek is about the lowest in my memory. It will be quite some time before the lake will be full of water.
October 2022 was a very nice Fall month for Galeton. The foliage was the nicest in years. By mid month Indian Summer had arrived. The mornings for the most part were cool and many frosty mornings. I recorded a cold 22 degrees on the 30th. The first Fall frost was on the 10th with a 31 degree reading. West Pike had 30.6 on the 3rd. Lawn mowing kept on full tilt all month. Perhaps it will continue until Thanksgiving or later. The average high temperature is 57 degrees and the average low is 37 degrees.
I measured 1.04″ of rain for the month. Last year the reading was 5.14″ Normal rainfall is 3.78″ This year was the lowest rainfall recorded in October since 1994. That year the amount was 0,93″.It is a very dry year thus far. Pine Creek is about the lowest in my memory. It will be quite some time before the lake will be full of water.
We had seven foggy mornings. A few of those mornings the fog was very heavy.
Henry W. Lush
National Weather Service Observer
Otha D. Ginkle, 75, Corry, PA
Otha D. Ginkle, 75, passed away early Saturday morning (Oct. 29) at the Corry Manor, where she had resided for several years. She was born in Kane on April 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Percy and Otha (Snyder) Gadley.
Otha spent the majority of her life as a homemaker. She will be sadly missed by her children.
Surviving relatives include one daughter, Otha (Mick) McCormick of Bradford; two sons, Edward (Yoshiko) Ginkle of WA and Charles (Wendy) Ginkle of TX and two brothers.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in Redclyffe Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Elizabeth J.C. (Anderson) Savoia, 93, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue, Kane, PA
Elizabeth J.C. (Anderson) Savoia, 93, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue, Kane, PA passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 in Erie, PA.
She was born on August 1, 1929, in Kane, she was the daughter of Fred V. and Ruth M. (Engborg) Anderson. She was married to Samuel P. Savoia, also of Kane.
Liz worked at Summit Hospital, Kane Elementary School and Kane Jr. High School. She was a member of St. Callistus Roman Catholic Church.
Surviving her are sons David (Martha) of Marlton NJ, Michael of Providence RI., Edward (Sherry) of Waterford PA and Daniel (Jackie) of Union KY. Grandchildren; Kathleen Savoia Marino, Sam Savoia, Nick Savoia, Cody Savoia, Michael Savoia, Sarah Savoia, Laura Savoia. Also, Carrie Zook, Ryan (Roni) Swanson, Todd Swanson and son in law Terry Swanson all of Kane. Liz was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, took great pleasure in spending time with her many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
Liz is also survived by her brother Fred (Connie) Anderson of Kane. She was preceded in death by her daughter Susan (Terry) Swanson; brothers Harry Anderson, Paul Anderson, Carl Anderson and sisters Marie Gigliotti Ryder, Evelyn Miller, Genevieve Cooley, and Mildred Meyers.
Her many interests include travel (she loved Europe and Hawaii) and enjoyed visiting historical locations. She was a lifelong resident of Kane but spent her winters in her later years in Lake Worth, Florida. She excelled at gardening, had great appreciation for antiques, which she took pride in displaying in her home, and made the best pies. She was an avid beachcomber, often finding treasures that she crafted into gifts. She will rest alongside her husband Sam, in the St. Callistus cemetery.
A celebration of life and memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey James BROWN, 59, of Harrison Valley, PA
Jeffrey James BROWN, 59, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, October 28, 2022 in UPMC Wellsboro, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.
Born August 24, 1963, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Leahr K. and Arlene P. Huck Brown, Jr. On February 14, 1987, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Tammy L. Freeborn, who predeceased him on October 8, 2018.
A 1981 graduate of Wellsboro High School, he was employed by Ron Baltzley Hardwoods, Inc., Covington.
Jeff loved racing RC cars, building model cars, collecting trains, fishing, and most importantly, he loved his “girls.”
Surviving are: his mother, Arlene Brown of Wellsboro; a daughter, Jessica Brown of Ulysses; a granddaughter, Rory; his girlfriend, Amy Taft of Westfield; three brothers, Kelly (Beth) Brown, Rick (Deb) Brown, and Alvin (Cyndy) Brown, all of Wellsboro; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his father. Friends may call Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Burial will be in Whites Corners Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Leslie M. SPADE, 62, of Wellsville, NY
Leslie M. SPADE, 62, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 27, 2022 in her home.
Born February 28, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Donald T Sr. and Barbara Lee Hill Murphy.
Surviving are: a daughter, Kimberlee (Michael) Guciardo of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Aubrey Guciardo, Lilliana Guciardo, Paisley Guciardo, and Carter Guciardo; a sister-in-Law, Robin Murphy; two nieces, Heather Murphy and Ashley Myers; a nephew, Donald T Murphy lll; many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
She was loved by her many friends and extended family in Wellsville.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Donald T. Murphy Jr.
Arrangements are entrusted to OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
McKean County Fair Association Seeks Race Promoter to Lease Track
The Race Must Go On
McKean County Fair Association Seeks Race Promoter to Lease Track
Smethport, Pennsylvania – The annual fair has been a long-standing tradition in McKean County, dating
back to 1905 when a group of individuals banded together, raised funds by selling stock, and
constructed the first buildings on the fairgrounds. In addition to the structures where farmers could
display their produce and animals at the fair, a racetrack was also built during this time. In October of
that year, the first ever race took place on the newly constructed track, drawing in numerous spectators.
While so much has changed over the last 117 years, one thing has remained the same- the racetrack
located at the McKean County Fairgrounds is a popular venue among drivers and spectators alike.
However, in 2022, the track sat empty with no races being held.
“As a group, we are extremely disappointed that we were not able to secure a lease contract this year,”
said Tanya Okerlund, McKean County Fair Association President. She continued, “With the amount of
support that the races receive, we know that the community is disappointed as well.” The last race
season was run by J&K Motorsport Promotions in 2021, who chose not to renew their lease.
The Association acknowledges the need for improvements to the facility and has been actively seeking
grant funds over the last year without success. Christy Burkhouse, Treasurer for the Association noted,
“We are continuing to apply for any qualifying grants that are available to us but are also in the
beginning stages of planning a capital campaign to raise funds. This will obviously take an extended
amount of time and we hate seeing the track sit empty.”
The Association is now searching for a new race promoter to lease the track for the upcoming race
season. All interested parties are encouraged to contact the Association via phone at 814-887-5361,
email at mckeancountyfair@gmail.com or reach out to Okerlund directly at 814-598-2919.
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The McKean County Fair Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the rural community
in which it’s located by bringing people of all ages together to learn and experience agriculture. The association
is governed by a 30-person volunteer-only board of directors. Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of
each month, beginning at 7:30PM at the 911 Call Center in Smethport, PA. Committee and special meetings are
held as needed. All meetings are open to the public and any interested parties are welcome to attend
Mary Ann Middleton, age 74, of Westfield, PA
Mary Ann Middleton, age 74, of Westfield, PA passed peacefully away at her home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
She was born on January 2, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of Salvatore and Julia (Capana) Bongiorno. Mary Ann was married to Craig Middleton, Sr. with whom she shared 52 years of matrimony.
She worked as school bus driver in New Jersey and was a member of the Eastern Star in Ocean City, NJ. She enjoyed shopping on QVC.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Craig, Sr.; son Craig Middleton, Jr. of Westfield, PA; daughter-in-law, Amy Middleton of Wellsboro, PA; granddaughter, Morgan Middleton of Wellsboro, PA; brothers, Anthony (Rebecca) and Michael Bongiorno of Philadelphia, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Christopher.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
Robert L. Tunno, 71, of Eldred, formerly of Smethport, PA
Robert L. Tunno, 71, of Eldred, formerly of Smethport, PA passed away Sunday (October 30, 2022) at his residence.
He was born January 10, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA, the son of Joseph and Sereta (Quillen) Tunno . On July 24, 1982, in Eldred, he married Sandra L. Brown, who survives.
Bob was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. He was a Union Laborer working under the local Construction Union until he became disabled.
Bob loved hunting and spending time at camp. He was a “real sports nut” and was an avid follower of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Of all things Bob loved, it was spending time with his grandchildren that ranked #1.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
One son: Robert Brown of Eldred
Two daughters: Lisha Latscha and Bobbi Jean Howard, both of Columbus, OH
Numerous grandchildren, several great grandchildren
Three brothers: Richard, Joseph and Jimmy Tunno
Four sisters: Louise Dunham, Sarah Elia, Sereta Keister and Cheryl Anastasio
And many nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one son, Ryan Tunno, one brother, Gene and a sister, Yvonne.
At Bob’s request, there will be no visitation or services.
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., Smethport.
