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A man with a cabin in Ogdensburg admitted he was a methamphetamine dealer, but he is still trying to get back the four-wheelers seized by the state. Robert Harry Snyder, 56, Pottstown, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and one count of corrupt organizations. He was sentenced to 4-10 years in state prison and $3,939 restitution on Aug. 12, 2013, and is currently at the Laurel Highlands State Correctional Institution in Bucks County. On Sept. 29, 2014, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General petitioned the Tioga County Court of Common Pleas to allow it to sell some of the property seized in a 2011 search of file photo Snyder ’s robert c a b i n sNyder on Ogdensburg Road, Roaring Branch: a Yamaha Rhino ATV, a Suzuki King Quadmaster ATV, a Kawasaki Bayou fourwheeler, a Caterpillar skid steer, a hand truck, loading ramps, three safes, two stun guns, a Glock case and a scale. In a Nov. 14, 2014, response, Snyder said the state obtained those items in an “unlawful” manner. He claims the state violated his federal and state constitutional rights because the search warrant was issued without probable cause. Snyder, through his attorney Robert Goldman, demands the state prove those items “were used or intended to be used for drug violations or were obtained with drug proceeds.” The civil case was scheduled for pretrial in the Tioga County Court of Common Pleas on April 27, but the parties are negotiating a settlement according to court administrators. At press time, no further filings had been made. The attorney general announced criminal charges against Snyder and 26 others statewide as “Operation Blowout” in 2012. Investigators alleged that between 2007-11, Snyder organized

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County officials pose in the center of the new 9-1-1 call center in Charleston township (from left) Commissioner roger bunn, director dave Cohick, Commissioner erick Coolidge, eMa Coordinator dennis Colegrove and Commissioner Mark hamilton.

9-1-1 call center prepares to open June 3

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he finishing touches are going on for the 9-1-1 call center’s move to its new location on June 3. “Hopefully, the day we switch over, no one will even know,” said Tioga County Commissioner Mark Hamilton. The commissioners and emergency services staff gave the media a preview on May 8. Although roughly the same square footage, the new call center recycles a building that was standing unused and slowly deteriorating, said officials. “In essence, we took a building that was not functioning for many

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911 Quality assurance Coordinator Lisa b. rice demonstrates the capabilities of a new command center for director dave Cohick and eMa Coordinator dennis Colegrove.

Miller reopens nature trail by Natalie Kennedy

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It all began when Steve Hoover wanted to talk to the principal about emerald ash borer. Instead, he found himself planning to reopen a nature trail that had fallen into disuse. Thirteen years after it was first built, Warren L. Miller Elementary School reopened the nature trail with a ribbon cutting May 7. Karen Russell, owner of Keystone North which owns the property where the trail is located, snipped the yellow ribbon. Hoover went to the school to talk with Principal Patti White about the invasive insect and walked out with a plan to reopen the trail. “When Steve gets excited, it’s hard not to get excit-

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Karen russel cuts the yellow ribbon, held by Principal Patti White, to reopen the nature trail behind Warren L. Miller elementary school in Mansfield. ed with him,” said White. A few weeks later, a crew from the Bureau of Forestry came to the school to clear

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About 500 children in preschool through first grade from tioga County saw author/illustrator, Greg Pizzoli, the 2015 Pennsylvania one Book, Every Young Child selection during a program at the old Wellsboro Area High School on May 1. Attendees were given a copy of Mr. Pizzoli’s book, “Number one Sam,” funded by Jones Family Foundation, the Etner Foundation, and Eleanor Kantz Memorial Award from the tabor Foundation.

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FFA Chapter Vice President Ethan Aldinger explains to fourth graders how to safely approach a moving tractor.

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As Southern Tioga FFA Chapter Vice President Ethan Aldinger looked back from the seat of the tractor May 1, he saw where he was eight years ago. Aldinger, a senior at North Penn-Liberty High School, was teaching fourth graders about farm safety during ninth annual Living Off the Land. While Aldinger pretended to back the tractor, FFA Chapter President Tyler Zeafla walked around the tractor. “Can I see him,” Aldinger asked. The students said no, the right answer, and Aldinger then explained where to safely stand while signaling a tractor driver. Eight years ago, Aldinger and Zeafla were among the first fourth graders to go on the field trip and learn the value of and opportunities in agriculture. Aldinger went on to join FFA and has been a Living Off the Land

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presenter for three years. On April 7, he and other FFA members thanked the Southern Tioga School District board of directors for its ongoing support. “It is a great experience not only for the kids, but for the presenters as well, and the kids seem to really enjoy it,” Aldinger said. “In the FFA chapter, as an officer, I have learned that being involved in agricultural education and leadership means the very future of agriculture. We learn to be leaders personally and in our community.” Farm safety was one of 17 stations on the field trip. Organizers Mary Richart and Becky Hemling, STSD FFA alumni members, said that is the most stations ever. Bill Baker, who hosted the field trip at his Covington farm last year, said the field trip shows students where their food comes from and opportunities in agriculture, like Farm City Day did until 2007.

This is the first year that Living Off the Land has been at a school, North Penn-Liberty High School, instead of a farm. Baker was grateful that it went well in the new setting. “It is special to bring kids to the farm, a working farm,” he said. “But it’s also special to get kids to come to this.” Among the children there was Jacob Barnes from Blossburg elementary School. He learned that goats are “calm and nice and fluffy” and he learned to watch for power lines when moving a ladder. “The human body is an excellent conductor,” said presenter Mike Filer of Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative. Each booth paired an FFA member with a presenter. Coby Knipe helped farmer Jay Richart to teach a lesson he heard years ago. “I remember him teaching me about beef,” Knipe said.

STSD approves contracts, budget by Jason Przybycien jasonp@tiogapublishing.com

The Southern Tioga School District board of education met for 35 minutes on May 11. In that time, the board approved contracts with support staff, the superintendent and food management company The Nutrition Group. The board also unanimously approved a proposed 2015-16 budget, which drew the evening’s only public comment.

TIOGA COUNTY VOTERS I am asking that you vote for me, Roger Bunn, for a second term as Tioga County Commissioner on May 19. May 19th is Primary Election Day – The day when the two major parties select their candidates to be on the ballot in the November General Election. I am a fifth generation Tioga County resident, graduate of North Penn High School, and later earned a Master’s Degree in Business (MBA). I am a 23 year US Navy and Vietnam Veteran. I have over 25 years experience in managing personnel and working with large, multi-million dollar budgets. I served two years on Borough Council and I am in my fourth year as a County Commissioner. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have served as a County Commissioner during this my first term. During this time I have worked with many individuals and groups across the County, Region, and Commonwealth to maintain the high quality of life that we enjoy here in Tioga County. County taxes have been held constant, the size of county government reduced, and all the while county services have increased.

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Business, computer and information technology teacher Ann Kieser spoke against eliminating a business teaching position at North Penn-Mansfield High School. The position will be vacant in 2015-16 due to a retirement, and eliminating it helped to balance the budget, Superintendent Samuel Rotella Jr. said. Kieser said that business and computer skills are not included in standardized testing, and the classes have been marginalized. But, those classes teach exactly the skills students need for the future: creativity, attention to detail and familiarity with technology. “These are the real life skills that all students need here … eliminating a position that teaches all of those is harmful,” she said. Without comment, the board voted 8-0 to pass its consent agenda, which included eliminating: a Title I reading teacher at Blossburg Elementary School, a business teacher at NPMHS, a library aide at Blossburg Elementary and a paraprofessional at NPMHS. The board also approved six personnel transfers. After the meeting, Rotella said he had accomplished his goal not to furlough any current staff. However, he said any position elimina-

tion does affect students. “I think that there are very few cuts that we could make at this point that wouldn’t affect students,” he said. The budget will be on display until final approval June 15.

Contracts

After the consent agenda, the board approved multiple contracts. The board approved Rotella, who has been substitute superintendent since February 2014, as superintendent t h r o u g h RotEllA June 30, 2020, in an 8-0 vote. Rotella will receive $112,500 in 2015-16 and annual increases of 2.25-2.75 percent. The board voted 8-0 on a new contract with the Southern Tioga Education Support Professionals Association effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2017. The board voted 7-1 to appoint the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Foundation as custodian for all scholarship funds. Director Ivan Erway voted against because family scholarship boards were not asked about the change.

Corrections In last week’s edition of the Gazette, a letter to the editor written by Kaylee Dunham incorrectly listed her age. She is 8 years old, not 11. In the article on human trafficking, Judge Sortman’s first name is James. Last week’s print article about Debra Lockett stated that she was sentenced to 17 1/2 to 34 years and received credit from her Oct. 4, 2013, arrest. The sentence

on record is 17-34 years, with credit from April 16, 2014 to May 1, 2015, or 381 days. Also, the story mistakenly mentioned additional charges against the victim. All charges were against Lockett. Also, an April 15 article listing the Wellsboro Area School District director candidates accidentally shortened the last name of one Republican candidate, Blake Edward Alton Maxson.

LocaL News County will administer funds for stadium, medical office by Natalie Kennedy nkennedy@tiogapublishing.com

Tioga County Commissioners agreed to work on behalf of two groups to secure $3 million for county projects. At the May 12 meeting, the board agreed to execute a grant application and grant agreement on behalf of the Wellsboro Area Education Foundation. The county will serve as a public applicant to administer $1 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Those dollars will be used for an athletic complex for the Wellsboro Area School District. The county will serve as a pass-through for funds from the state to the school district. The county has no financial obligation, nor do its actions endorse the project, said commissioners. Similarly, the county also agreed to an agreement with the Tioga County Industrial Development Authority on behalf of Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital. The hospital was awarded a $2 million RACP grant to construct a medical office building in Mansfield. “That is $3 million being brought to Tioga County as an investment in our county,” said Commissioner Erick Coolidge.

Courthouse repairs

The board also adopted a resolution for emergency repairs to the cupola and dome on the Tioga County Courthouse. According to the resolu-

tion, read by Commissioner Roger Bunn, the cupola and dome are unstable and allowing water to enter the courthouse. The entire structure is moving in the wind, which is causing further deterioration. The problems were discovered during a design and field investigation for the project to build a new entrance for the courthouse. The project is unbudgeted, said the board. The resolution will allow the board to hire a contractor without going through the normal bidding process for projects costing more than $10,000. The board then hired Jesse L. Fiske Sr., LLC to perform the emergency repairs at a cost of $44,060. Fiske was also hired to repair the column bases at the entrance of the old courthouse at a cost of $8,480. Act 13 funds will be used to pay for both projects. Commissioners also amended the agreement with EADS Architects, Inc. for additional services for the courthouse addition. The county plans to construct a security entrance in front of the existing entrance. The stairs and ramp will be shifted closer to the sidewalk to provide room for the glass-enclosed security area. In other business, the county will hold its first “on-the-road” meeting at 7 p.m. May 26 at the Wellsboro Borough building. Municipalities must submit applications for County Aid by Aug. 3, said commissioners.

Richmond to buy backhoe, grader by Jason Przybycien jasonp@tiogapublishing.com

The Richmond Township supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, May 5, to purchase a $86,097.30 backhoe and $307,600 grader. Secretary Mary House said the backhoe will be purchased from Stephenson Equipment Inc. with Act 13 impact fees, leaving $170,257.45

in that account plus an upcoming disbursement for 2015. The township is still deciding how to pay for the John Deere grader, she said, but traded in the old grader to cover the first year of payments. The supervisors also adopted a new flood ordinance and new fees for various permits.

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New rules change even snacks by Jason Przybycien jasonp@tiogapublishing.com

In response to comments from parents, the Gazette asked Southern Tioga and Wellsboro Area school districts about their policies for prepackaged snacks and other a la carte items. Both districts set their own policies, although they have hired Nutrition Inc. to manage their food services.

For profit?

Nutrition Inc. and STSD Business Manager Kathy Ciaciulli reported in recent months that the district food services were turning a profit, partly due to a la carte sales. Ciaciulli explained that a little profit is helpful, since meal programs need to be selffunded and avoid taking money from the General Fund. But the state will not allow a district to hold more than three months operating expenses in reserve, Ciaciulli said. The meal program must run a balanced budget to meet its primary goal. “To serve food to kids in the community,” she said.

Extra food

While a la carte sales help a district to meet or exceed expenses, a la carte items range from extra portions of the scheduled meal to prepackaged snacks. That’s according to Ciaciulli and two Nutrition Inc. employees, STSD Food Service Director Tammy Stough and WASD Senior Food Service Director Katrina Doud. The scheduled meals and alternatives are reimbursable by the state and must meet federal nutritional guidelines such as the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act. Full-price meals cost students $2.25 in WASD and $2.35 in STSD. If students choose not to eat the recommended two servings each of fruits and vegetables, they pay $1.95 or $2 respectively for the entree a la carte. “The pricing is set up so a reimbursable meal is the best deal,” Doud said. Also available a la carte are prepackaged snacks, from Doritos chips to granola bars, and Slushie

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Prepackaged snacks beside the lunch counters in local schools are made specifically to meet federal dietary rules. For example, these Belly Bears are whole grain and these Cheetos contain 50 percent less fat. drinks. All food and drinks sold in schools: must be whole-grain rich; or have a fruit, vegetable, dairy or protein product as the first ingredient; or contain a minimum of 1/4 cup fruit/ vegetable; or provide 10 percent of the daily value of calcium, potassium, vitamin D or fiber. “Because we’re participating in the state’s food service program, they regulate what we can and cannot sell,” Ciaciulli said. Each item must also meet federal limits on calories, sodium fat and sugar. “The Doritos that we serve is in a one-ounce bag and it’s reduced fat,” Stough said. “You can’t find that in the store.” Each district allows parents to place a notice in the account, limiting the snacks a child can purchase. “Make sure you discuss it with your child first,” Stough said.

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A RidgeRunneR’s View by Gayle Morrow

What do we do when it’s gone?

fter several days of rain in the forecast it has, as I write this morning, finally arrived. The steady drizzle has been just enough to put the dust down and greenup the oaks a bit. Go out and dig in the dirt a little and you’ll see that it’s dry out there. No matter, as long as the trains run on time, right? Out in California, Governor Jerry Brown has implemented mandatory water use restrictions and the finger-pointing has escalated. Urban and suburban residents believe they already do their share to conserve. Monocropping agribusiness is on defensive – all growing things need water, they say, and crops like pistachios and almonds that need a lot of water are also big money makers. Meanwhile, private wells are going dry due, in part obviously, to the prolonged lack of precipitation/snow pack, but more so because that lack has led to huge amounts of water being removed from aquifers to support agribusiness. In some areas, though, business is burgeoning for those skilled at turning lawns into cactus gardens. Imagine using native plants for landscaping. What a concept. Back in early April, the Department of Environmental Protection announced that Tioga County was one of 27 in the state under a drought watch and suggested that residents reduce water use by 5 percent. Thank goodness, though, that situation reportedly will not have a negative impact on hy-

draulic fracturing of shale gas wells, as companies like Shell Appalachia stockpiled fresh water in various impoundments and have an “approach to water usage” that evidently precludes the possibility of running low. Perhaps they could share that “approach” with California. You’ve probably heard about the impracticality (some say insanity) of doing the same thing and expecting different results. Here we are, 100 years or so after the fact, trying to clean up various waterways and watersheds in Tioga County and the rest of the state after acid mine drainage, an end-product of coal mining, left streams and rivers sterile. We had to replant the woods, too, and import deer and elk after we decimated those populations. What will the residents around here be left with after this latest “resource harvest” and its corresponding “approach to water usage?” Who knows. Pope Francis said a while ago that we humans have a moral need to act on climate change. He said that “a Christian who does not protect creation is a Christian who does not care about the work of God.” You could substitute Jew, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist or “a person of any faith” for Christian and “your choice of deity” for God. The bottom line, though, is that there is no alternative to water. * * * Gayle Morrow wears several different hats, depending on the day and the need, but mostly she just thinks too much. She has been sharing her opinions in this space off and on since 1988.

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tO the editOr Many help look for missing dog To the editor: Animal Care Sanctuary in Wellsboro thanks the animal lovers in the Wellsboro community for all the aid received in searching for one of our dogs. Murphy, a young cairn terrier mix, arrived at the shelter as a stray with significant fear issues. He had been in foster care for only a couple of weeks to work on these issues when he went to an adoptive home in town. Unfortunately, he slipped his collar when he encountered a skateboard on his evening walk soon after. ACS immediately posted his disappearance on its FB page. The community response was fantastic! With daily sightings reported, his search was quickly concentrated in the Fellows/ Prospect Avenue area. Special thanks to Bob and Dixie McCarthy who allowed ACS to put a Have-a-Heart trap on their property. They then allowed staff and volunteers to come daily to check the trap and walk around their property calling for Murphy. It has been reported to the shelter that Murphy was picked up by a gentleman out on Ely Hill Road: quite a distance from his initial skateboard encounter. First, thanks to this gentleman, but second, could this good Samaritan contact the shelter and confirm this report? We would like to know if we should continue searching for this timid fellow. Murphy covered a great distance on his adventure and we could not have located him without the network of animal lovers who kept watch. Please consider following the shelter on FB so if the need ever arises again, we can have an even faster response and get missing dogs back to their homes. We encourage microchipping of pets. It is a very effective tool to reunite pets with their owners who have been separated. ACS StAff And volunteerS

Wellsboro still has room to grow

To the editor: In response to Anna Vail’s comments, I would very much like to dispute her remarks about the Wellsboro School district. I’ve not heard of a site called Nerdwallet.com. Interesting name. I would be the first to agree that WASD needs to improve its academics. Any board member that wouldn’t shouldn’t be on the board. Every decision made by past boards has contributed to what the district is today. Former board members should

keep this in mind when they slam what they perceive the district is. It takes time to change an academic climate. To that end, this last year the district received notice from the secretary of education for Pennsylvania that it ranked in the top five for most improved districts in the state. The superintendent was invited to Harrisburg to detail what measures are being taken to accomplish this. This might indicate that the district is heading in the right direction. US News does a review of all school districts in the country every year. Last year Wellsboro was awarded a bronze star for it’s academic offerings. US News is a left-leaning paper but at least it’s a known source of information. The details of the award can be found here: www.usnews. com/education/best-highschools/pennsylvania/ran kings?name=school+name &schooltypepublic=y&cou nty=WELLSBORO&state= pa. John PeroPAt Wellsboro

Didn’t attend because of wrong date To the editor: Having been given credit in a previous letter to the editor for not attending the Meet the Candidate Night. I would like to respond. As a candidate for Delmar Township supervisor I was invited by a registered letter dated March 23, to a Meet the Candidate Night being held on Thursday, April 29. Not feeling the need to actually look at a calendar when I received the letter weeks before the event, knowing that the 29 had to be the last week in April and knowing that Thursday comes after Wednesday, I was planning on the last Thursday of April to attend the event. I learned on Thursday that the event had been held the day before, Wednesday, April 29, and I missed it. I thought this event was important to my candidacy and to the residents of Delmar Township and I am sorry I missed it. Had I personally sent out five invitations to people

inviting them on the wrong day of the week, I would have contacted those five people directly to make sure they were aware of my mistake. To any Delmar residents not planning on voting for me, perhaps you will change your mind before you go vote on Wednesday May 19. The rest of you should go vote on Tuesday. ruSSell Gile Wellsboro

Writer believes U.S.A. is an unhealthy nation To the editor: The United States of America has become an unhealthy nation for more than seven years. The most serious sickness is when the president and congress prefer race over what is right and wrong. Like a cancer, accepting violent actions will destroy this great nation and its citizens. It is unhealthy when we accept those who destroy cities, kill cops, are in office and who have sold their soul for power and money. The reason these problems exist is because of the strong desire of being politically correct and not offend some of the citizens. Politicians, as well as federal and state district attorneys, seem to have sold their souls and make excuses for those who live in the past of more than 100 ago and have committed such recent violent actions. Have we become a dictatorship nation just like Cuba, China and many others who rule through violence when you do not agree with them? Sadly, to remain in office politicians need to receive money for their re-election campaigns They have sold their souls to become reelected and do not protect all citizens need to be impeached and never voted for ever again. Politicians as well as citizens seem to forget, “How you treat others, so you shall be treated.” May God bless America and may He give politicians and citizens the courage to do what is right no matter the gender, race,nationality, or color. idA temPle Mansfield

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To the editor: Last week, Steve Owlett was kind enough to let us know his opinion on matters. In doing so, he berated our District Attorney, Krista Deats, for the handling of the Lockett matter. Mr. Owlett, as an officer of the court, knows that his attack on Krista Deats and his attempt to politicize a negotiated plea agreement is simply outrageous. As noted in the Gazette’s article, this plea was fully endorsed by the family of the victims and it saved them from having to re-live the horrific facts in open court. Furthermore, this plea was carefully reviewed in a lengthy hearing and accepted by a Senior Judge. Apparently, Mr. Owlett would rather have put the victims’ family through the pain of a protracted trial rather than listen to their wishes. He further failed to mention that the defense was also appointed co-counsel and that for months Krista worked without an assistant DA. If a murder happens in Tioga County, other pending cases are not placed on hold. Although he has never worked with our district attorney, he claims that she has “limited experience.” For almost four years, Krista was our assistant district attorney and, since July of last year, she has been our district attorney. Krista has had a hand on every single criminal case in Tioga County during those years, be it at the investigation stage, preliminary hearings, suppression hearings, plea proceedings, bench trials, and jury trials (yes, Mr. Owlett, she is in fact an experienced trial attorney). I will end in saying to Mr. Owlett that during the past five years I have spent hundreds of hours in the courtroom with each of the three district attorney candidates, during which same time you have spent absolutely none and I fully support Krista Deats for the office of district attorney. Jeffrey S. loomiS, eSquire Mansfield

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“Mary Morris. I am appreciative of her experience and I am very happy with her reputation, Roger Bunn, I know him and I’ve talked to him, and Erick Coolidge.”

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Republican commissioner candidates square off Differing perspectives aired at Republican party event appeared on the ballot: Roger Bunn, Mark Hamilton, Pam English, William Neuhauser II and Erick Coolidge. Bunn, a Republican who ran a successful write-in campaign in 2011, said he considers himself a commissioner of the people. “Had it not been for the Democrats, I would not have been elected,” he said. Neuhauser, who ran in 2011, said he supported Bunn four years ago, but not today. “I sent Roger to be the voice of opposition; I don’t think that happened,” said Neuhauser.

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A Jefferson County judge running for state Supreme Court is making his way to every county in Pennsylvania before the May 19 primary election. John Foradora stopped at the Potter Leader-Enterprise office in Coudersport on Friday, May 8, before making his way to Sweden Valley Manor and then to the Mansfield Growers Market in Tioga County. “I’m just visiting every county, hearing people’s issues,” he said. “There isn’t much of a representation on the state courts for rural communities. That’s my biggest point.” Foradora is running against five other Democrats in the primary, with another six on the Republican ticket. Three from each party will advance to the November election, when the final three will be chosen. “This is the first time three positions have been open on the state court since 1722,” said Foradora. “So you’ll have three new individuals deciding the state’s most pressing judicial issues.” Foradora is currently serving his 14th year as president judge of Jefferson County. He was the first Democrat elected to that county’s bench in 200 years. When elected to his first term at age 35, he was the second youngest president judge ever elected in the state. “Because I’m the only judge in that county, I see everything from summary traffic appeals to death sentence murder trials. I handle medical malpractice suits, divorces, adoptions, everything. You name it, I see it. I also manage all the employees, which I’ve done at or under budget for the past 14 years.” Foradora was appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Committee in 2009 and again in 2013. He’s one of four state trial court judges on the Strategic Planning Workshop of the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission. Before becoming a judge, Foradora practiced as an attorney, handling cases in 20 different Pennsylvania courts, including Potter County. “I used to come fishing and hunting here,” he added. Born and raised in Brockway, Foradora attended Juniata College and Notre Dame Law School. He lives in Brockway with his wife Margaret and their 10-yearold son James. Find out more at www. voteforadora.com.

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The Meet the Candidate night on May 6 for Republican candidates for county office was a bit more lively than usual. It began early when candidate for district attorney, Thomas Walrath Jr., spoke against the plea deal where Debra Lockett pleaded no contest to the homicide of Edward Litzelman. “It was wrong what was done last week. They didn’t force her to say she was guilty; they allowed her to plead no contest,” said Walrath. For the next few questions, the candidates, Walrath, appointed incumbent Krista Deats and challenger Mary Morris, lauded their respective skills and experiences with murder trials. Morris noted three years of experience as assistant DA before being transferred to public defender. She has lived in Tioga County for 18 years and has taken part in 50 jury trials. Deats, who was appointed in July 2014, said she has prosecuted “hundreds, if not thousands of cases,” been involved in all aspects of building a case and has built relationships with the involved agencies.

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Polls are open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, for the Municipal Primary Election. The questions took another shift when Walrath, responding to a question asking each candidate why he or she is most qualified, shifted the conversation from murder to the heroin epidemic. His own experiences with addiction and 22 years in recovery make him uniquely qualified, he said. In response to a question about creating a drug court, Deats said the conversation is ongoing. It’s going to take money, a judge and possibly more probation officers, she said. Morris disagreed, noting that her involvement with an award-winning drug court in Lycoming County addresses cases over the lunch hour. It would be her top priority, she said. Tioga County Republican Committee Chair Don Yost said the committee is not endorsing any contested races until after the primary election. The committee will endorse the candidates selected by voters, he said.

With the motion by Councilman Steve Hazlett and second from Councilwoman Marybess Hazlett, Tioga Borough voted May 4 to share police services with Tioga Township. Initially, the township will receive six hours of police coverage each week. The township will pay the borough quarterly for the services. Mayor Cathie Button, providing an abbreviated police report, noting that there had been traffic stops, warnings, a DUI arrest and other peace-keeping activities performed by Chief Tom Smith. During the public hearing, Jason Wyble asked to replace a taxidermy sign with a photography sign. Code Enforcement Officer Brad Hackett checked, and the Residential-3 would allow this. Wyble also announced that he discovered a bag of

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D.J. Warriner suggested a fiberglass pool liner be used. Keith Preston asked if there were plans for pool fundraisers, while Burnside said the cost of chemicals (for the pool) keep going up. Will Hunt said the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the Flood Plain Management ordinance, the flood insurance study and related maps. The ordinance was approved by the council. Button said that the Boy Scouts wanted to do community service work for a merit badge and that the Neighborhood Watch group was still meeting.

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15 hypodermic needles at the ball field. Marlene Aker asked about bringing business into town. President Doreen Burnside said that would be discussed at an upcoming planning meeting. Aker also inquired about upgrading the borough’s lighting. Keith Preston said that the lights were controlled by Penelec. Upon learning that the Code Books are from 2003, Solicitor Jeffrey Loomis suggested that the books be reconstructed at a cost of $1,385.28. In other business, the Episcopal Church complained about debris remaining on the former Small Mall lot. Owner John Shypulefski told the borough that he hadn’t heard about the need to remove all remaining bricks. Steve Hazlett’s motion to sell the old patrol car’s equipment for $100, passed. Sharon Grosjean reported that tiles in the baby pool continue to pop off.

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ton said. The board has listened to the public, said Coolidge, noting the county is debt free and taxes have not increased in six years. “We’ve done a good job,” said Coolidge. “The board has been consistent in what has been presented. Quite frankly, I think all three of us should be back.” English, who is a certified nursing assistant, said she would work hard for residents. She asked voters to give her a chance to be part of the decision-making process.

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do it, I would not be looking at the possibility of a solar farm,” Neuhauser said. The incumbents responded by saying Neuhauser has provided few details to back his plans and, as one person on the three-member board, may not be able to put any plans into action. The commissioners, added Hamilton, are responsible for looking at all options before deciding what to do. “I think a major part of my job is looking into the future and looking at all the possibilities of what the county may need,” Hamil-

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Republican candidates for county commissioner pulled few punches as they responded to questions at a Meet the Candidate Night hosted by the Tioga County Republican Committee. The committee, said Chair Don Yost, is not endorsing candidates until after the May 19 primary. Each candidate had a three-minute introduction, then had 90 seconds to respond to audience questions at the May 6 event. Candidates answered in the order which their name

Neuhauser also advocated using Act 13 monies to reduce property taxes and said he would only serve two terms if elected. He said he would hold commissioner’s meetings at night at the courthouse rather than at different locations in the county and would use county-owned lawnmowers to cut the grass rather than contract out the work. He also took the board to task for its funding of the retirement account, for not increasing retirees’ pay and for looking into a solar farm. “Before I said no, I won’t

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JUDY ANN (ADRIANCE) DEMING

Judy Ann (Adriance) Deming, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, 72, of Lawrenceville, passed from this world to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She praised her Father God each day of her illness for the straight line she had to Him through Jesus his Son. Judy’s loving heart and beautiful contagious smile brightened the lives of all who knew her. Judy was born Dec. 10, 1942, in Tioga, to Harry and Ruth (Turner) Adriance. One of the highlights in her life was the trip she took to Israel with her East Lawrence Baptist Church family. Being a people person, Judy worked several part time jobs within the community while raising her children, taking care of her home and garden. Later years were spent enjoying a wonderful retirement with her husband of 54 years, John “Jack” Deming Jr. They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage on July 26. She is survived by Jack; two daughters, Jacqueline (Tim) Snyder of Painted Post, N.Y., Amy Deming of Saint James City, Fla.; two grandsons, Mario Trizzino, Jesse Horton; three sisters and a brother, Sheila (John) Kilmer, Linda (Lew) Brill, Cathy (Joe) Hamilton, Tim (Lorraine) Adriance; a sister and brother in-law Joanna (George) Stickler; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Jill

Ruth Ann Deming; father and mother, Harry and Ruth (Turner) Adriance; a sister, Nancy Barksdale; and her father and mother in-law John and Betty (Woodford) Deming. Family and friends were invited to call on Monday, May 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St, Mansfield. A memorial service in her honor was held immediately following calling hours at the funeral chapel at 7 p.m., with the Rev. G. Victor Perry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s name to the East Lawrence Baptist Church, East Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville, Pa. 16929 or the charity of one’s choice. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www. buckheitfcandcrematory. com

RUTH LORRAINE (REAMER) WETHERBEE

Ruth Lorraine (Reamer) Wetherbee, 88, of Wellsboro, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was born on Feb. 3, 1927, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Merrill and Anna (Francis) Reamer. She was the wife of the late William B. Wetherbee who died on Sept. 13, 2002. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro for 66 years and was a member of the Tioga County Historical Society. In the 1940’s she was employed by the Emergency Farm Labor Office and was a

Tioga County deputy prothonotary. In the 1950’s and 1960’s she worked as a secretary for Dr. John Prevost. Ruth is survived by a daughter, Julianne Wetherbee of Wellsboro; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Reamer of Wellsboro; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A private graveside service will be held at the Wellsboro Cemetery with the Rev. Val Rommel officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. www.carletonfh.com

NICHOLAS V. LUCIDI

Nicholas V. Lucidi, 79, of Westfield, formerly of Pottstown, died Monday, May 4, 2015. There will be no public visitation or service. Memorials may be made

to the Westfield Public Library, 147 Maple St., Westfield, Pa. 16950. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses.

LYDIA CONCETTA MILANO

Lydia Concetta Milano, 92, of Wellsboro, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. Born Dec. 1, 1922, in Ortona, Italy, Lydia emigrated as a young girl to Albany, N.Y., where she lived with her father Antonio, mother Louisa, and sister, Lucy, until meeting and marrying her husband of the past 66 years, Joseph L. Milano. Joseph and Lydia settled in Schenectady, N.Y., in a small brick bungalow next door to her sister and brother-in-law. There she and Joe made a comfortable home filled with laughter and the constant aroma of ethnic Italian cooking. Lydia and Joe raised two children, David J. Milano (married to Mary) now of Wellsboro, and Mary Ellen Rasnick (married to Ben), now of Ventura, Calif. Lydia was always busy, full of energy, and an enthusiastic adherent to the tenets of la dolce vita — the sweet life — which for her meant seizing every possible opportunity to enjoy family and friends, from porch visits to serving sprawling dinners to shared travel abroad. She loved gardening, bridge with the girls, and recipe sharing. She was an accomplished painter, seamstress, and cook, and displayed an almost magical talent for growing flowers, producing beautiful blooms in seemingly impossible places. Rarely a summer day went by when her house was not decorated with her own fresh flowers. She was blessed with a fine voice which she exercised often at home and also in the choir of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, where she was a faithful member. Lydia was also a well organized

PHYLLIS J. PRICE

Phyllis J. Price, 82, of Millerton, died Friday, May 8, 2015. Phyllis was born March 14, 1933, in Blossburg, a daughter of Gertrude (Clark) Kenyon. In keeping with Phyllis’s wishes, there will be no services. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

JEAN B. HOWE

Jean B. Howe, 92, of Walnut Creek, Calif., formerly of Mansfield and Ulysses, died Friday, May 8, 2015. Friends may call Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses. H. WALTERS Funeral services will be held Visitation will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. The in the Ulysses First Baptist service will follow at 1 Church. Burial will be in p.m. Arrangements are by Ulysses Cemetery. MemoTussey-Mosher Funeral rials may be made to the Home, Ltd., “A Life CelUlysses First Baptist Church, ebration Home,” 139 Main Ulysses, Pa. 16948 or your Street, Wellsboro. own local food bank. —— —The person who gets the farthest is usually the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore. — Dale Carnegie

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A memorial service for Benjamin H. Walters, 96, a lifelong resident of Oregon Hill, who passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015, will be held at the Morris Fire Hall, Morris, on Saturday, May 16.

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person and when the kids grew old enough to care for themselves she took a job as a school bookkeeper and secretary, working in that position for nearly 20 years until retiring in 1988. Lydia loved and doted on her family, encouraged them always and was unashamedly proud of them beyond what they deserved. Her later years were marred by Alzheimer’s disease, which seemed to her friends and family a particularly strange fate for a woman so determined to enjoy life. She is survived by her husband and children, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass in Lydia’s honor at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 47 Central Ave., Wellsboro, on Friday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to donate to the Katherine Brennan Medical Fund: http:// www.gofundme.com/ brennanbenefit. Local arrangements are by TusseyMosher Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro.

GEORGE L. ‘BUD’ BAKER

George L. “Bud” Baker, 78, of Roseville, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at home. He was born Feb. 19, 1937, in Cebolla, N.Mex., the son of Dwight and Dorothy May Bayne Baker. Bud had lived in New Mexico and Alaska, before moving to Roseville 19 years ago. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retired business owner and builder. He attended the Mainesburg United Methodist Church. Bud is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Linda Jo Harris; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas and Stephanie Baker of Columbus, Ga., Robert and Stephanie Baker of East Wenatchee, Wash., Eric Baker of Tennant, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Chris Sparkman of Beverly, Mass.; two brothers, James (Grace) Baker of Espanola, N.Mex., Clyde Baker of Cebolla, N.Mex.; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Shawn in 2013; four brothers, Russel, Ted, Joe, Glenn; and two sisters, Mary Baker Frost, and Doris Jean Baker. Friends are invited to call at the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, Friday, May 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michelle Bodle officiating. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Bud’s memory may be made to the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, Smith Road and Rt. 6 Mainesburg, Pa. 16932 or the Roseville United Methodist Church, 4118 Rt. 549, Mansfield, Pa. 16933. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Bud’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com

ALICE MARIE LAUFHUTTE

Alice Marie Laufhutte, 87, of Covington, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at the Samaritan House in Wellsboro, surrounded by her loving family and Tori. Alice was born Jan. 6, 1928, in Camden, N.J., a daughter of Dave and Rose (Moscarelli) Coffey. She is survived by her husband, Walter Laufhutte, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage. Alice worked for General Accident Insurance before she retired. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro for 23 years, loved gardening, playing the organ, and was an avid animal lover. Alice is survived by her husband, Walter; two daughters and a son in law, Debra and Dean Levin of Bridgewater, N.J., Denise Laufhutte of Parsippany, N.J.; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cathy Laufhutte of Glen Gardner, N.J.; five grandchildren, Joseph, Jacquelyn, Brittany, Christopher, Peter; two greatgrandchildren, Lucas and Paige. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, May 16, from noon to 2 p.m., for a prayer service at 2 p.m., with Reverend Chmil as celebrant. The service is to be held at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. www. buckheitfcandcrematory. com

ROBERT F. STRAVINSKY

Robert F. Stravinsky, 57, of Tioga, formerly of Chester, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. Robert was born May 19, 1957, in Chester, a son of William Sr. and Rose (Salvatore) Stravinsky. He was employed by WalMart in the produce department. Robert was an Eagles fan and enjoyed yardwork and spending time outdoors. Robert is survived by a brother, William “Bill” Stravinsky, Jr. of Tioga. He was predeceased by his parents and a twin sister, Cindy Stravinsky. In keeping with Robert’s wishes, there will be no services. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

BEULAH A. PALMER

Beulah A. Palmer, 92, formerly of Covington, passed peacefully away at Broad Acres in Wellsboro surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was the wife of the late Laurence Palmer. Beulah was born Jan. 27, 1923, in Covington, the daughter of the late Ransford and Laura (Cleveland) Carson. She attended Covington High School and graduated with the class of 1940. She was a member of the Covington Church of Christ. Beulah was a graduate of Rochester Hospital School of Nursing and later earned her BS in Education from Oneonta State University. As a Registered Nurse, Beulah was a 2nd Lt. in the Army; she served during War War II in the Army Nurse Corps. Beulah worked in many capacities as a nurse in hospitals, nursing homes and as a visiting nurse and school nurse-teacher in her long career as well as volunteering for the bloodmobile and respite care after her retirement. Beulah’s chosen profession of nursing carried over into her personal life and she was a loving and caring person who was fulfilled by caring for and serving other people. She was an avid crossword enthusiast and was very hard to beat at Scrabble. Beulah loved to travel and enjoyed many trips with the senior group and had many interests and activi-

ties such as cross country skiing, golf, playing bridge and she was a talented seamstress. She had a fine sense of humor and always knew how to bring a smile to anyone’s face. She will be greatly missed by her family and many wonderful and caring friends. Surviving are her sons, Richard C. Oliver (Diane) of Towanda, William Oliver of Syracuse, N.Y.; daughters, Barbara J. Cacciapaglia (Jerry Salvati) of Fishkill, N.Y., Judy Oliver of Syracuse, N.Y.; grandchildren, Pamela DiLiberto (Jimmy), Marilyn Oliver-Nez (Christopher), Rebecca Oliver (Tony), Ralph Cacciapaglia (Michelle), James Cacciapaglia; four great-grandchildren and wonderful and attentive nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Beulah was preceded in death by her brothers, Malcolm and Gordon Carson; two sisters, Harriet Higgins, Elaine Cutler, and her grandson, Richard Oliver. She also was preceded in death by her good friend and companion, Leonard English. Memorial service for Beulah will be held 11 a.m., on Friday, May 22, at Covington Church of Christ, N. Williamson Rd., Covington, Pa. 16917. Memorials in Beulah’s name may be made to the Covington Church of Christ, the Southern Care Hospice Services organization in Williamsport, or the charity of one’s choice. Local arrangements are by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., “A Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro.

JOHN J. STACHEL

John J. Stachel, 71, of Doylestown, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2015, in Gaines. Born on June 3, 1943, in Doylestown, he was the son of Alois and Caroline (Ertman) Stachel. In keeping with John’s wishes, there will be no formal services. To honor John’s memory, in lieu

of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of Borough Dam at Doylestown Borough Hall, 57 W. Court St., Doylestown, Pa. 18901. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St., Mansfield is assisting the family. www. buckheitfcandcrematory. com

KENNETH M. CRUM

Kenneth M. Crum, 74, of Morris Run, died Friday, May 8, 2015. He was born Jan. 16, 1941, in Bainbridge. In keeping with Kenneth’s wishes, there will be

no services. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

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OWEN ARTHUR CLARK Owen Arthur Clark, 87, of Troy, passed away quietly at his home on Friday, May 1, 2015. Married Nov. 22, 1950, to Marie (Card) Clark, he was the loving husband, father, and grandfather for 64 years. Owen was born May 8, 1927, in Philadelphia, son of the late William A. and Leona F. (Owen) Clark. He served his country in the United States Navy and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Education and Physics from Penn State University and his Master’s degree from Brown University. Owen was the Troy High School mathematics teacher from 19561966, and then Professor of Mathematics at Mansfield University from the fall of 1966 till his retirement in 1990. He was head of the Mathematics Department for several years and was also involved in the university math club. Owen was a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian

Church, the church’s choir, and served on the Presbyterian Session. He was a member of the grange and their barbershop quartet, and served on the Troy Area School District School Board for many years. A challenge to balance his devotion to teaching and farming, Owen always had time to encourage his children, especially in the area of swimming. His love of history inspired Owen and Marie to travel abroad to study the masters of art, music, and woodworking which he himself had as hobbies. Owen had the utmost respect for the farming community and loved the tranquility of the family farm with its wildlife, woodlots, and sheep. Owen is survived by his loving wife, Marie; his daughters, Cynthia (Steve) Litchfield of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Dorothy (Kim) Kinsman of Troy; his grandchildren, David and Elizabeth Litchfield, Chelsea (Matthias) Hess, Angela (Jeff) Jennings, Blair (Ashley) Kinsman, Leslie Kinsman; his great-grandsons, Clayton, Weston, Joel Jennings; his

brother, Donald (Doris) Clark of Laytonsville, Md.; a nephew and two nieces; his Tuesday card playing group, along with his loving care givers and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew; and his son, Thomas O. Clark. Family and friends are welcome to gather to celebrate Owen’s life from 3 to 5 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 1093 West Main St., Troy. Memorial contributions may be made in Owen’s memory to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 84, Sylvania, Pa. 16945. Send condolences at VickeryFuneralHome.com.

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When you’re responsible for four rural counties spanning more than 3,000 square miles, it is essential to have good help. And inspiring a team for such a large task requires diligence and hard work, of which Holly Irvine has both, and a statewide

award to prove it. Irvine, an APPRISE coordinator with the Bradford/ Susquehanna/Sullivan/ Tioga Area Agency on Aging, was recently presented a BRAVO Delta Award, because of improved performance measure scores.

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Wellsboro Area School District plans to use part of its savings from a planned bond restructuring to cover a shortfall in its 2015-16 budget. The board of directors, with a dissenting vote from Matt Feil, adopted the proposed budget at the May 12 meeting. The board must adopt next year’s budget by June 30. Board President Carl Chambers said the proposed budget has revenues of $24,418,899 and expenditures of $25,038,991, resulting in a $620,000 shortfall. Minutes earlier, administrator Patrick Hewitt announced that the district will have a $53,000 decrease in federal funding for the Title I reading program, increasing the deficit to $673,000. Because the amounts coming to the district continue to change and Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget has not passed, the final budget will be different than the one passed Tuesday,

APPRISE is the commonwealth’s State Health Insurance Program and ensures that Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers are educated and empowered to make informed choices about their insurance coverage options.

said Chambers. The budget does not include funding for the athletic complex, he added. It does, however, include a 2.4 percent real estate tax increase, which will raise the 17.41 mills to 17.87 mills. Originally, the district planned to cover an anticipated $353,000 shortfall using part of a $1.4 million reserve fund. Because of significant increases in special education funding and retirement, WASD will look at restructuring its debt to cover the shortfall. A bond refinancing was expected to save the district $600,000 the first year. With bids coming it, it now appears the district will save $993,000, which can be used instead. Feil asked administrators why the district is using Wolf’s budget numbers, which the Pennsylvania School Board Association recommends against. He questioned what the worst case scenario would be by doing

Irvine was honored for her willingness to work extra hours, travel frequently and celebrate her team of staff and volunteers for their hard work. The result, as PDA noted in presenting her the award at a recent APPRISE Annual Confer-

that. Director Lana Shabloski said legislators recommend that districts use the larger number to demonstrate that those funds are needed. The district did qualify for exceptions to increase taxes above the Act I index, said Chambers. Doing so would generate about $680,000, but that tax would remain after the 2015-16 budget year and any future tax increase would be figured on the larger base amount.

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Eric Darrow, owner of Darrow’s Motor Co. in Wellsboro, is pictured with his 1963 Chevy II. The car is powered by a 327-cubic inch Chevy powerplant with an Edelbrock competition cam and a 600 cfm 4-barrel carburetor. The car is kept in the showroom of the dealership.

327 V8 powers Darrow’s ’63 Chevy II EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series focusing on interesting automobiles owned by area residents.

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Eric Darrow built his ’63 Chevy II to be not a show car, but a daily driver. Even so, he says, he has shown it on more than one occasion and it has “done well” in that role. Darrow bought the car in August 1991 from Robert Packard in Gillett. The car at that time had no engine and “was kind of a basket case,” Darrow recalled. The owner of Darrow’s Motor Co., 10251 US-6 in Wellsboro, said he chose the car because he has always liked Chevy IIs and Novas. Back in Wellsboro, Darrow put a 327-cubic inch engine taken from a 1969 Impala in the Chevy II. The small block V8 is bored .30 over, has an Edelbrock competition cam and a 600 cfm four-barrel carburetor. The car’s transmission is a five-speed manual from a two-wheel drive S-10 pickup, and power is transferred to the back wheels by a 3.55 rear end. Darrow left the front suspension unchanged except that he installed front disc brakes from “a ’70 or ’71 Nova.” At the rear, he swapped the original leaf springs for custom springs from Posies in Hummelstown to give the car a more stable ride. Charley Sullivan was Darrow’s body man at the time, he said, and “did a lot of body work” on the car, not the least of which was the replacement of both rear

quarter panels, parts Darrow found in Connecticut. The original panels were rusted out, he said. A firm in Ithaca, N.Y., did the Chevy II’s interior, which is finished in dove gray velour. The original bench front seat was discarded in favor of bucket seats from a 1963 Chevy II. The cushions of the buckets were rebuilt to provide more support. The rear bench seat, except for being reupholstered, was left unchanged. Asked if the car is for sale, Darrow smiles and says, “Not today, no.” He said he has been offered $12,000 for it and has had several other offers. “I just tell them to leave their number and if I change my mind I’ll call them,” he said. “But I don’t know where any of those numbers are.” Darrow said he has not driven the car “in a couple of years.” “As the kids grew up and got involved in sports, the car kind of fell aside,” he said. He said he would like, one day, to “redo the car again.” But he also has a ’76 Chevy pickup he wants to work on with his son, and a ’38 Chevy coupe “that has been a work in progress for a long time. I bought it more than 20 years ago.” * * * David Sullens is editor and publisher of Tioga Publishing Co. “In a past life,” he wrote a weekly automotive review column for 18 years. That column was, at one point, published in newspapers in five states.

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Nelson woman appointed to Packer Foundation board Dr. Bonelyn Kyofski of Nelson has been appointed to the Horace B. Packer Foundation board of directors. The Packer Foundation is a private, non-profit, charitable foundation based in Wellsboro that awards grants to a variety of charities and non-profit groups in Tioga County. Kyofski is a professor emerita at Mansfield University, where she had worked for 18 years in the education department before retiring in 2004. Over the course of her 41-year career, Kyofski held a variety of faculty and administrative positions in colleges and public schools in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, including four years with Northern Tioga School District. The Nelson native is cofounder and former executive director of the Northern Tier Cultural Alliance, a non-profit organization es-

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continued from page 1-A sluice bridge, remove hazard trees and build rustic benches for students. Since then, students are spending lots of time out on the trail, said White. Art classes draw plants and scenery, science classes look at various plant life, students come out to visit the vernal pools and try to figure out why the water isn’t staying. The fourth grade class is working on QR codes that will help visitors identify vegetation and give information on the plants, White said. Students are taking photos of the plants in all seasons. In some cases, students helped reopen the path that their parents initially built 13 years earlier. “It’s neat to have kids whose parents made the original trail,” said fourth grade science teacher Julie Weaver. Students pointed out where leeks were growing and cautioned one another not to step on them. A shag bark hickory tree would be

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Students pose on one of the split log benches (from left) Nora Furry, Cody Hermansen, Andy Hermansen, Andrea Tumminello, Katie Burke, Ara Furry and Kaylynn Bolt. a perfect place for bats to use for shelter, youngsters noted. Among the chives and

wild trilliums, the volunteers built an outdoor classroom complete with split logs made from downed

trees, said Weaver. Students will be able to observe the changing seasons, she added.

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A handful of Bodine Street residents attended the May 11 Wellsboro council meeting to complain about the condition of the street. The street, which runs from Nichols Street in the borough out to Delmar Township, is rough, has poor drainage and vehicles speed on it, said the residents. Part of the problem, according to some, is that large trucks used by the gas industry are traveling on Bodine Street rather than up Horse Thief Run and into a nearby well pad. “The road is not built for the traffic it’s getting,” said Craig West. While West said the pick-up truck traffic has increased, other residents said they had seen water trucks, both full and unloaded, on Bodine Street. Because the construction season is only starting, some temporary repairs are planned until the Street Committee can meet on May 28, said Borough Manager Dan Strausser. The committee will decide which section of the street the borough can afford to improve. A section closer to Nichols Street was repaired most recently, with other sections planned in the future. The best option, said Strausser, is to have the street milled and 12-18 inches of stone

911… continued from page 1-A reasons and turned it into the most important facility we own,” said Commissioner Erick Coolidge. The building has been used by the First Tee golf program, ACES youth program and also the STAR program. Using $5.3 million in Act 13 funds, the new location removes equipment and personnel from the courthouse basement, which lies in a flood plain, said commissioners. Through organization and planning with architect EADS Group, the new communications center has six stations as compared to the five in the courthouse. An additional station is down the hall and used for training. Separate space is available for a group of HAM radio operators to set up, and a large conference room can convert to a command center with a flick of

added as a base beneath a surface. The borough can also install a stop sign at the intersection of Bodine, English and Ellis streets to slow traffic entering and exiting the borough, Strausser said. Police Chief Jim Bodine said the borough can also reduce the speed limit to 25 mph on the street, and can install Speed Sentry signs that will alert drivers going above the speed limit.

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By a 4-2 vote, council agreed to appoint Delmar Township Supervisor Dave Cleveland to the Grand Canyon Airport Authority. Mike Wood and Jennifer Mase Updyke cast the dissenting votes. Cleveland will fill the unexpired term of Dave Lamphier.

Pool feasibility study

In other business, council agreed to award the Packer Pool feasibility study to MKSD Architects of Allentown for $42,080. The study will determine if the pool can be repaired or replaced where it is, and what type of pool could be built there. The study is necessary for the borough to secure grants for any replacement or repairs, said Strausser. The study will be funded with a $5,000 grant from the Etner Foundation, a $5,000 grant from the Patterson Foundation, about $10,000 from the General Rainy Day Recreation Fund and about $22,000 from the General Fund.

a switch, said EMA Coordinator Dennis Colegrove. Emergency Services was also able to take its equipment and materials from rented garage space and store it in a garage just a few feet from the communications center. The garage contains a trailer, emergency response vehicle, hazardous material supplies, and backup equipment for the communications center. The new site also links all county properties through the network. Electric and communication lines are buried to protect them from downed trees or inclement weather. “We didn’t put the frills in, but we did put the technology in place so we can handle any emergency that comes before the group,” said Coolidge. The project began in March 2014. Chief Clerk Derek Williams and Marc Rice were involved with the project, along with EMS staff, said commissioners.

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Siconolfi named MU provost Steven Siconolfi has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Mansfield University. “Dr. Siconolfi comes to this role with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology from Kent State University and more than 20 years of experience in higher education in both faculty and administrative roles,” MU President Fran Hendricks said in making the announcement. “His prior experience as a dean, provost and vice president of academic affairs will be an important element in achieving the MU 2020 strategic plan goals.” Siconolfi was selected after a national search. He comes to Mansfield from Rockford College in Illinois, where he has served as vice president of academic affairs and provost the past three years. Prior to that, Siconolfi spent 14 years at Ithaca College in New York in a variety of academic administration roles. Siconolfi holds a Ph.D. from Kent State University in Ohio and master’s and bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts. He begins his duties at Mansfield on June 1.

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SGA Past President Victoria Malatesta (left) presented (from left) Michelle Schlegel, Glen Lattimer, Bruce Carpenter and Kevin Stark with this year’s graduation coin.

383 graduate at MU’s 150th commencement Three hundred eighty three students received degrees at Mansfield University’s 150th Commencement on May 9 at Karl Van Norman Field. MU President Fran Hendricks, a 1979 Mansfield graduate, told the graduates, “Your charge is to venture forth and boldly use your Mansfield education to open the doors of opportunity. Class of 2015, after you cross this stage you will be at the threshold of all that is possible. If you ever find yourself unsure of what to do, remember what a mentor of mine shared with me, leap and the net will appear. Opportunities and challenges will define your destiny. Be bold and daring as you chart your course.” Jim Reese, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) and a 1989 Mansfield graduate, was the speaker. Reese served in Delta Force, the U.S. elite counter-terrorist force. After retiring from the military, he founded TigerSwan, an international security and global stability firm. Reese talked to the graduates about transitions, using the ones he made during his military career and moving from the military to civilian entrepreneurship as examples. “Remember that tough times and tough transitions never last, but tough people always do,” he added. “Today is the beginning of everything you want. Graduation is an ending and a beginning, memories of the past and big drives for the future. Now go out there and amaze me.” Erin Ratliff of Spring Grove was named this year’s Outstanding Senior. She graduates with a BS in psychology, with concentrations in lifespan development and counseling, and a minor in biology with a GPA of 3.97. Ratliff completed the American Psycho-

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MU President Fran Hendricks presents Erin Ratliff with the Outstanding Senior Award. logical Association Summer Science Fellowship program at George Mason University in Virginia last summer. She also completed several research projects at MU and was also involved in Psi Chi national honor society and the Psychology Research Group. Ratliff plans on pursuing a doctorate in behavioral genetics. The Student Government Association presented a graduation coin to each graduate. Also, four faculty and staff members, representing the four tenets of the Mansfield Creed, were honored with the current year’s coin for their service to MU students: Bruce Carpenter, professor of history and political science; Glen Lattimer, facilities; Michelle Schlegel, associate professor of graphic design and Kevin Stark, Mountie Express driver.

MU honors outstanding advisors Professor Bob Maris, biology, and Assistant Professor Michele Whitecraft, education and special education, have been named Outstanding Academic Advisors for the 2014-15 academic year at Mansfield University. The awards are designed to recognize faculty for exemplary academic advising. Maris and Whitecraft were named by a selection committee, and approved by Interim Provost Roy Stewart, after a campuswide nomination process. The committee’s recommendation of Maris said, “Bob had an overwhelming level of backing with over 28 letters of support, from students and colleagues. It is clear that he will go to great lengths to support the academic advising of all students he serves and provides an exceptional level of advising.” Of Whitecraft the committee said, “Michelle has a deep and well-constructed philosophy of academic advising and she provided an outstanding level of evi-

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Professor Bob Maris (left) and Assistant Professor Michele Whitecraft (center) are congratulated by interim Provost Roy Stewart. dence that she puts this into practice for the benefit of her advisees. Additionally, she has a broad base of support across all constituencies on campus.” Also receiving nominations were Josephine Powley, academic and human development; John Kirby, biology; Lynn Pifer, English and modern languages; Jason Roscoe, academic and human development;

Gretchen Sechrist, psychology; Michelle Moore, education and special education; Jan Purk, sociology and social work; Justin Crowl, criminal justice administration; and Nancy Sidell, sociology and social work. Maris and Whitecraft will each receive a $500 award to be used for professional development.

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usty is out of town, shooting something no doubt. He called and asked me to run one of his old columns. Instead, I think I’ll let you know what it’s like to be married to someone like Rusty. Rusty was in the backyard working on his lawnmower, something he practices at least once a week, when he came into the house to grab something to stop the flow of blood. Whenever Rusty works on his lawnmower, there is always blood involved. “I need some paper towels and the Super Glue,” he said. Whenever Rusty asks for paper towels and Super Glue in the same sentence, I know he’s cut himself. “Come here,” I said. “Let me see it.” He walked over and removed the finger he had sticking in the hole in his arm. “Oh my gosh, Rusty!” I exclaimed. “That needs stitches.” “Stitches?” he said in a really bad Mexican accent. “I don’t need no stinkin’ stitches.” “Look at it,” I said. “It’s deep.” “Yeah,” he smiled. “I think I see guts in there.” “You need a shot, too.” “A shot? What for?” “You might get lockjaw,” I answered, and then I thought about it, “Although that doesn’t sound like a bad idea.” “Look,” he said. “I ain’t gettin’ no shot and I ain’t gettin’ no stitches.” “What if we are out of Super Glue?” I asked. “We got any J.B. Weld?” “I think you used it up on whatever you broke last week.” Rusty thinks J.B. Weld is the greatest invention since the wheel. “Well, look in my drawer,” he said. Rusty has his own drawer in the kitchen, or at least he did back when this happened. Since then, I’ve had the kitchen remodeled and I banned him having a “drawer.” He had so much stuff in that drawer that he usually had to put his foot on one side of it and pry it open with a screw driver that he left out just for that purpose. He had pulled the handle off years ago. “Here,” he said. “Put your finger in this hole in my arm while I get the drawer open.” “Yeah right,” I said. I tore off a paper towel. I folded the towel and placed it over the cut. “Now hurry up.” Rusty placed the screw driver into the crack between the drawer and the cabinet and started prying. Surprisingly, it opened. Well, it opened only about an inch, but that was enough for Rusty to get his fingers in it. After some bumping and shaking, he was able to get the thing open. “Now,” I said, “besides dumping everything out of the drawer, how do you expect to find anything?” Rusty pointed to his head. “Kidneys, man, kidneys.” he said. He has been making that gesture and statement for years, and it really wasn’t that funny the first time he did it. He grabbed the screwdriver that he used to pry the drawer open and started stirring the contents. “See here,” he said. “I’ll do this until what I want comes to the top, and

I’ll grab it.” “Pure genius,” I said, again sarcastically. “Whoo, Whoo!” Rusty exclaimed, as he grabbed something from the drawer. “Super Glue!” “That stuff is going to get in your bloodstream and stop up something,” I said. “That’s why they invented ExLax,” he came back. “You’re an idiot,” I said. “Ha,” he laughed. “Like I haven’t heard that before.” Then he looked at the package in his hand. “Good,” he said. “It’s new. That mean’s it’ll be sterile.” “Something that unfortunately, your dad wasn’t,” I mumbled. “What was that?” he asked. “Nothing,” I replied. “OK,” he said. “Open the glue, and I’ll hold the cut closed and you run a bead down it.” I opened the tube. “Now be careful with that stuff,” he said. “It’s sticky.” “Oh really? Is that why they call it glue?” “You know,” said Rusty. “Sarcasm is not attractive.” “And you standing here without a shirt, bleeding is attractive?” “Just squirt the juice,” he said. I slowly squeezed the contents of the tube between Rusty’s finger and thumb onto the cut. I finally finished. “How long until it cures?” I asked. “My cut or the glue?” “The glue, stupid.” “Couple of minutes,” he said. “Go on back to doing whatever it was you were doing. I can handle it from here.” I looked at him, shook my head, and left. After a minute Rusty yelled. “Janet! I’m stuck!” I walked back into the kitchen. “What do you mean you’re stuck?” “My fingers are stuck to my arm.” Not only was the cut sealed up, but Rusty’s finger and thumb were semi-permanently attached to his arm. “Now, what am I going to do?” he asked. “I guess you are just going to have to stay like that until it wears off.” “Well,” he said. “In that case I guess you better come with me.” “Where are we going?” “I’ve got to use the bathroom, and since I’m in this predicament, I’m going to need your assistance.” “What?” “You heard me,” he said. “Hold it,” I said. “Maybe there is something we could do.” “Like what?” “Like this,” I said and I grabbed his hand and jerked it.” The skin of his arm stretched out a good 10 or 12 inches before his fingers were finally torn away from his arm. “YEEEEOWWWW!” he yelled. “What’s the big idea?” “Look,” I said. “You’re free. Now, quit bothering me.” I turned to walk away, then stopped and turned back. “Oh yeah,” I smiled. “You better make sure that glue on your fingers is dry before you go to the bathroom.” * * * Rusty Mitchum lives in New Harmony, Texas, where he writes a regular column for The Lindale News and Times. He says the only reason he writes is to keep the voices away.

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The Masons of Bloss Lodge #350 gave $350 to Ambassador Girl Scout Anna Osborn on Monday, April 27. The money helps to fund her $4,000 Gold Award project to fill 100 backpacks with school supplies and deliver them to Nicaragua in January 2016. Osborn is the daughter of Jeffrey and Misty-Jo Osborn and a junior at Wellsboro Area High School. Her goal is to fill 100 backpacks at $20 and give them to families who make only $300-500 per year. Osborn also sold 310 barbecued chickens. To donate, contact her at annabean0914@yahoo.com.

Cookoff helps VIBE The Bear A Bar & Grille in Blossburg will host a Spring Barbecue Cook-Off to benefit Blossburg Visions in Business and Entertainment on Saturday, May 16. Organizer Shaun Donahue says cooks can enter for free and cook their choice of meat. Members of the public will be the judges. Those who wish to eat and judge will pay $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Dinner/judging will be from 4-6 p.m. The first through third place cooks will win $75, $50 and $25 respectively, plus trophies. For more information, call 315-289-7314.

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Girl Scout Anna Osborn (center) accepts $350 from Blossburg Masons to help children learn in Nicaragua. Also shown are (from left) Junior Deacon Luke Tanner, Master Roger Bunn, Junior Warden Shane Nickerson and Past Master Cubby Hodder.

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Doretta and Thurman Pattison donated this 1862 Tioga County map to the Elkland Library and for many years it was stored upstairs. Two years ago, through a Deerfield Charitable Trust, they sent the map to Philadelphia to be refurbished. The unveiling of the map was held April 18. Present for the unveiling was Rep. Matt Baker and County Commissioners, Erick Coolidge, Roger Bunn and Mark Hamilton and Doretta Pattisison.

HAVEN of Tioga County raised $836 with its May 9 fundraiser. Executive Director Karen Harvey said donors bought about 160 tickets for the duck race at up to $5 apiece. Ten vendors paid $5 for a spot at the event in Packer Park and HAVEN sold baked goods and hot dogs during the two-hour event. Board President Jeff Himes released the plastic ducks into Kelsey Creek at 1 p.m. “Number 100 is in the lead, followed closely by 36,” he said. Number 53 came from behind and was the first to the net, followed by 100 and then 156. Himes explained that the race winners cannot receive a prize due to state gaming laws. HAVEN awarded prizes through a random drawing: first, Julie VanNess; second Tom Walrath; and third, Pat Davis. Harvey said Davis donated her winnings back to HAVEN.

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Dawn Hull. She became aware of the technology during a recent $600 upgrade to the credit card reader at the chamber office. “The new credit card machines are drastically changing,” Hull said. Hull and Telep said that newer machines, instead of swiping a magnetic strip, can scan the embedded chip. Hull said the chip is faster than a magnetic reader and Telep said it creates a unique number for each transaction to prevent fraud. They advised all local businesses to learn more about the change and consider upgrading. Hull estimated the cost will be $250$700, depending on the age of the current machine. “Expect to be approached on this,” Telep said. “But you want to have it in place by Oct. 1.” They also said credit card processing fees are likely to increase, forcing businesses to charge more to consumers. For more information, call Telep at 570-662-2131. Also at the meeting: • Hull said reservations are due May 15 for the May 26 Citizen of the Year banquet honoring Dennis Miller. • The chamber is seeking hole sponsors, prizes and players for the June 19 golf tournament fundraiser. • The July 4th committee is selling $10 raffle tickets to support the fireworks display. This year’s July 4 parade will be at 2 p.m. For more information about chamber activities, call 570-662-3442 or visit www.mansfield.org.

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May marks Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and the Wellsboro Laurel Health Center will be hosting a free public health forum from 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, to educate interested community members about Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity. Healthcare professionals will be on hand to answer questions about gluten, the differences between gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity, symptoms and how to eat gluten-free in a rural community. Attendees can learn about nutritional needs, dining out, baking and trips to the grocery store when gluten-free. For more information, contact Margo Kimble at 570-724-0500 or mkimble@ laurelhs.org.

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The Friedens Lutheran Ladies Aid is sponsoring an Election Day Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Friedens Lutheran Church, 741 Brick Church Road, Liberty. The Garden Club will meet Monday, May 18, at Liberty Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. for plant exchange. Please bring all of your items potted in some kind of a container labeled with the plant. See Baiba (570324-6327) if you need small plastic pots. Plastic food containers can also be used. Liberty Blockhouse Festival Committee will be selling barbecue chicken on Memorial Day, May 25, starting at 10 a.m. Halves are $6 each, by pre-order only. Call Barb at 570-3245492 to order. Please pick up chicken at the ball park pavilion. NP-LHS musical group attended The Ray of Light Ceremony at the Commu-

nity Arts Center in Williamsport on Saturday, May 9. The group performed one number from their musical, “Grease.” Although they didn’t win any awards, Erin Shaeffer and Josh Adams (who was nominated for the lead male actor), both of Liberty, presented several of the awards. The highlight for all the students was the walk down the red carpet before entering the theater. Marlie and Diane Plank of Liberty have recently opened Tioga County Greens. They currently grow various types of hydroponic lettuce and greens, and plan to add tomatoes and cucumbers shortly. To purchase vegetables directly, stop by their place (front porch at 501 Plank Road) on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. or Saturday mornings between 8:30 11:30 a.m.

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We send our sympathy to Cathy Hamilton upon the recent death of her sister, Judy Deming. Word has been received of the death of Mason Hamilton in Huntsville, Ala. Mason was a former resident of the area many years ago. Ron Remy and Mike Crippen have placed a Civil War display in the Mansfield High School library for the month of May. On May 7 at the Mansfield High School Senior Band concert, Patrick Ross was given the award for the Outstanding Musical Senior. We send our congratulations to him. His parents are Francis and Laura Ross, and he is the grandson of Butch and Barbara Ross, all of Roseville. Mothers were honored at both morning worship services at Roseville United Methodist Church on Sunday. The oldest mothers there were Jean Kolb and Pat Carey. The youngest child was Delaney Marie Mattison, daughter of Heather and Kyle Mattison. Her maternal grandparents

are Rod and Pam Sherman of Gray Valley, and her great grandparents are Dick and Pat Brewer of Roseville. The paternal grandparents are Mike and Peggy Mattison and Dawn and Jeff Loomis. Congratulations to Ryan Dinger upon his graduation from MU this week. His parents are Bob and Kathy Dinger, and his grandmother is Barbara Seeley, all of Roseville. Norma Howland, 100, is very ill at this time. Ron Pazzaglia has returned home. Janice Sterling has been quite ill also. Bill Kittle was buried Sunday in a private ceremony in the Roseville Cemetery. Attending was his son, Jim, from Colorado Springs, and Jim’s daughter from Virginia. Roseville was awakened at 1 a.m. on Sunday with the arrival of fire trucks at the apartment house on Pumpkin Hill Road formerly owned by Bill Kittle. Thankfully, there were no injuries but one apartment was destroyed.

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The Williamson High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Eric Lavelle, performed for the Elkland Area Senior Citizens Club on Thursday, May 7.

Elkland SEnior CitizEnS Club The Elkland Area Senior Citizens Club held their luncheon meeting at the Elkland Fire Hall on May 7. Raymond Doan opened the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 50 members attending. Two new members joined, Mary Morris, a candidate for the office of Tioga County district attorney, and Verda Leach, the mother of Chris-

The Blossburg Memorial Library’s free spring preschool Story Hour program will be held on Thursdays through May 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and children ages up to five will socialize, listen to books, and be engaged in fun and educational activities. No preregistration necessary. The last Family Game Night for the school year will be held on Friday, May 15, from 5-7 p.m. in the library’s Community Room; new Family Game Nights will begin again in September. This free, family-friendly event is designed so that families can

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This free presentation will include a butterfly T-shirt activity – shirts will be provided. Every Hero Has A Story Summer Reading Program at the library will run on Tuesdays from June 23 through July 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. This free program for children ages 4-12 will include reading, fun and educational activities, and visits from everyday heroes in the community. The next Book Club

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• Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Rev. Ken Smith; 724-4154; 2291 Cherry Flats Rd., Mansfield, PA 16933.

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• Main St., Liberty; Worship 8:30 a.m., S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 324-6421. • Salem; (Nauvoo Road off 414); Worship 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 10:45 a.m.; 324-6421 • Friedens (Brick CHURCH OF CHRIST Church Road); S.S. 10 a.m., CANOE CAMP CHURCH OF CHRIST Worship, 11 a.m.; 324-6421. Rev. • Worship: 10:30 a.m.; Discussion Richard Adams. Group: 9:30 a.m.. TRINITY LUTHERAN • 53 West Ave., Wellsboro; WorCOVINGTON CHURCH OF ship 9:30 a.m.; Rev. Peter A. CHRIST (DISCIPLES) • Rte. 15, Covington; Worship DeVantier, 724-2316. 9:30 a.m.; S.S. 10:45 a.m.; 659MENNONITE 5629. Rev. Ira Hindman. CALVARY MENNONITE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP • Morris Run; 638-3080; S.S. HOLY CHILD CATHOLIC • 242 South Main St., Mansfield; 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; InterFather Jacek Bialkowski, (570) im Rev. Robert Martin, 638-2274. 662-3568. Weekend Masses: Sat. LIBERTY MENNONITE 4:00 PM, Sun. 9:00 AM, 11:15 • Nauvoo Rd. S.S. and Worship AM. Sacrament of Reconciliation: 9:30 a.m.; Prayer meeting 1st and Sat. 3:30 PM, Religious educa- 3rd Wednesday tion: Sun. 10:00 AM STONY FORK MENNONITE • Stony Fork; S.S. and Worship, ST. CATHERINE’S • 146 Lincoln St., Westfield; 9:30 a.m.; Rev. Kenneth Martin, Saturday Mass, 7 p.m.; Sunday 724-1729. Mass, 10:30 a.m.; Father John MORRIS MENNONITE BIBLE Kita; (814) 258-5121. FELLOWSHIP • Morris; Sun. Worship, 9:15 ST. JOHN NEUMANN PARISH • 138 St. Mary’s St., Blossburg; a.m.; SS 10:45 a.m.; Rev. John 570-638-3568; Mass: Sat., 6:30 Brodnicki at 570-353-2407 or p.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.; Confessions, mbfmail@epix.net Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Father Jacek Bialkowski

Famous Quotes Honoring Motherhood

The most common fallacy CLYMER BAPTIST CHURCH among women is that simply • Sabinsville; SS 10 am; Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; having children makes them a mother -- which is as absurd Wed. Prayer Meeting 6pm; as believing that having a Pastor Kyle Horton piano makes one a musician. COVINGTON BAPTIST • Main St., Covington; S.S. - Sidney J. Harris 11:15 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Fellowship, 11 a.m. Pastor Adam ST. MARY OF CzESTOCHOWA · 138 St. Marys Street, Blossburg, Pereira, 659-5495. PA. Weekend Mass: Sat. 6:30 PM, DEXTER BAPTIST • Rt. 660, W. of Wellsboro; S.S. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; 7:30 PM ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC Rev. James Truax, 724-2468. DRAPER BAPTIST (INDEPENDENT) • 47 Central Avenue, Wellsboro. • 7 mi. S. of Wellsboro, Kelsey Rd. Father John J. Chmil. 570-724Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.; Rev. 3371; Masses: Sat., 5 p.m.; Ronald Hagy; Biblical counsel- Sun., 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. ing www.DraperPastor@epix.net. www.stpeterswellsboro.org EAST LAWRENCE BAPTIST

• East Lawrence Road. Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m., Rev. G. Victor Perry. (570) 827-2642. ELKLAND BAPTIST

EPISCOPAL

• 2851 Route 328 Millerton, PA 16936; (570) 537-2512; Worship ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL 11 am; Evening 6 pm; Rev. Ben- • Main St., Tioga; Sunday 8:45 a.m.; Rev. Joseph MacNamara, jamin Lanning St. Andrews is a Biblical, OrthorLAWRENCEVILLE BAPTIST dox, Anglican parish. • 14 Academy Street, Lawrenceville, PA; Sr. Pastor Rev. Robert ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL Burket (607-329-2399); Assoc. • 30 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield; Pastors Dr. Joseph McNamara Rev. Rowena G. Gibbons, Worand Ivan Wheeler III. Sun. service ship and S.S., 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL 10am & Wed. Study 7pm. • Corner Church and Elm Sts., FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • N. Main and Sherwood Sts., Westfield; Sunday Worship SerMansfield; 9:45 a.m., SS; 11:00 vice and Sunday School, 10 a.m.; a.m., Worship; Interim Rev. Allen ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL • Pearl St., Wellsboro; Eucharist H. Goss. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. MARSH CREEK FELLOWSHIP and 10 a.m.; Rev. Gregory P. BAPTIST • Rt. 6, 4 mi. w. of Wellsboro; S.S. Hinton 724-4771. FRIENDS 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; 724-2954. Rev. Keith Williams. FRIENDS (QUAKER) MEETING • Worship every other Sun. 10:30 MIDDLEBURY BAPTIST • Holiday; S.S. 10 a.m., Worship a.m. at the Canoe Camp Church 11 a.m.; Wed., 7 p.m.; Rev. Calvin of Christ’s Fellowship Hall; Info: Cutting, 376-2571 or 376-2034. 324-2470 or 376-5176. MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST

FULL GOSPEL

• Rev. Douglas Cameron (570) ANSONIA FULL GOSPEL 724-2616; 802 Route 660, • Rte. 6 W., Ansonia; S.S. 10 Wellsboro, PA ; (570) 724-6113. ; a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.; Prayer Morning Service, 11 am/ Evening Wed., 7 p.m. 6 pm; Bible Study Wed, 7 pm MT. zION FULL GOSPEL PINE CREEK EMMANUEL • Rte. 6 E. on Mt. Zion Road; Wor• 26 Chestnut St., Watrous; ship 10:30 a.m.; 570-723-8826. Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Af- VALLEY CHRISTIAN ternoon Service, 2 p.m.; Rev. • 146 Maple St., Westfield; S.S. Scott Yager. School, 9:30 a.m.; Church SerSHORTSVILLE BAPTIST vice, 10:30 a.m.; Rev. P. Samuel • 6 Hughes Road, Middlebury Hahn, 814-367-5870. Center, S.S. 9:50 a.m., Worship INDEPENDENT 11 a.m., 1 p.m. STONY FORK BAPTIST

• Worship 11 a.m., Rev. Dorothy Densmore; 814-326-4381.

WELLSBORO BIBLE

570-724-4637

Tussey - Mosher 1442 South Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933

• Broad St., Tioga; Worship and S.S., 9:30 a.m.; Rev. Debbie Button. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

BLOSSBURG SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

BAKERBURG COMMUNITY

LYNN R. MADER

637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.

126 Main St., Wellsboro, PA 16901

HILLCREST SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

• Hibbard Road, Ext. N, Big Flats,NY,  Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.   IPhone: 607-562-3017 UNITED METHODIST

AUSTINBURG UNITED METHODIST

• Worship 9:15 a.m.; Pastor Cathy Dawes, 814-326-4160. BLOSSBURG UNITED METHODIST

• 108 N. Williamson Road., Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michele Somerville. CALVARY UNITED METHODIST

• 6 Franklin St., Lawrenceville; Worship Service 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sun. School All Ages 9:30 am; Sun. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m.; Pastor Mary Dotson, 570-827-2627. COOLIDGE HOLLOW UNITED METHODIST

• Rt. 287 S. of Wellsboro. Worship, Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Rev. Donna Vaux; 724-2802; email: dvaux@ susumc.org; COVINGTON UNITED METHODIST

• Rev. Michele Somerville; 9 a.m. Worship

DAGGETT UNITED METHODIST

• Worship 10:30 am. Pastor Lauren Bissonnette. 570-537-6087

• East Point (Liberty Charge); Worship, 10:15 a.m.; S.S., 9:15 a.m.; Rev. Tom Harmic.

LITTLE MARSH UNITED METHODIST

MANSFIELD FIRST UNITED METHODIST

Kear Building: Northern Tier Children’s Home in Harrison Valley. Worship 11 am.; Rev. David Brelo • 67 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield; 9:30 Sunday School, 10:30 am Worship; (814) 367-5518 Rev. Dr. Jonathan West; 662-2411; LIBERTY CHURCH email firumc@ptd.net; • Route 414 across from Liberty www.mansfieldmethodist.com. High School; 3 identical worship experiences: Sat. 5pm., Sun. 9am MIDDLE RIDGE CHURCH or 11am.; Rev. Lon Williams, 324- • 1 mi. from Harrison Lookout on 3513; www.mylibertychurch.com. Canyon Road; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m Rev. CLM Jane Montague, LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP 570-724-6544. • Spirit Filled Charismatic, Charleston Road; Sun. 10 a.m., MILLERTON UNITED METHODIST Wed., 7 p.m.; Rev. J. Robert • Worship 9:00 am. SS 10:00 am. Pastor Lauren Bissonnette. Vaughan, 724-3260. 570-537-6087 MORRIS/BLACKWELL UNITED

• Pastor Sandi Hemker; Sunday METHODIST worship at 9:30 a.m. • Worship, Sunday 11 a.m.; Rev. PENTECOSTAL REVIVAL CENTER Donna Vaux; 724-2802; email: • 584 Rt. 49, Westfield; Worship dvaux@susumc.org. 10 a.m.; Thursday, Collide, all ages MT. PLEASANT UNITED 7 p.m.; Rev. Ken Schoonover, Jr., METHODIST 367-5723 ext. 11. • Worship, Sunday 8 a.m.; Rev. RIVER OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP Donna Vaux; 724-2802; email: • 6 mi. E. of Wellsboro; midway dvaux@susumc.org. between Mansfield & Wellsboro; NILES VALLEY UNITED Sun., 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; METHODIST Wed., 7 p.m.; Rev. Keith Paris, • Rt 287, Niles Valley; Church 10:30 549-2074. a.m.; Rev. Kristi Webster 724-1455. OREGON HILL GRACE CHAPEL

PINE CREEK VALLEY UNITED

• 1 mi. past Ski Sawmill; Worship METHODIST service 9:30 am; Thurs. 6:30 p.m. • Rt. 6, between Gaines and Youth group at Three Springs; Galeton; S.S. 9:00 a.m.; Worship 324-LIFE. Rev. Randy Martin. 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Rob Anderson, UNITED CHURCH OF NELSON 814-435-1399. • Worship 8:45 a.m.; Rev. Dorothy ROSEVILLE UNITED METHODIST Densmore; 814-326-4381. Capi- • Roseville; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; Worship, tol Hill, Nelson. 11 a.m.; 7:45 a.m., New Horizons VINEYARD CHURCH OF Contemporary Worship Service; WELLSBORO 549-5181; Rev. Michelle Bodle. • 130 Main St., Wellsboro; (570) ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST 724-1025; Sun. Worship Service, • Nauvoo (Liberty Charge); Wor6 p.m.; Rev. Bob Morris; www. ship, 8:50 a.m.; S.S., 10 a.m.; Rev. wellsborovineyard.org. Tom Harmic. PRESBYTERIAN

• 45 East Ave., Wellsboro; Wor- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OF ARNOT • S.S. 10 a.m.; Church Service, ship 9:30 and 11:15, SS and • S.S. 11:15 a.m.; Worship, 10 11 a.m.; Rev. Dennis Crumb, Childrens Ministries during Wor- a.m. Pastor Ahin Chakraborty. 723-5057. ship; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OF SULLIVAN STATE 724-3741, website: www.wells- MANSFIELD ROAD BAPTIST borobible.com. Rev. TJ Freeman. • E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield; • Mainesburg; Sunday Service, 9 Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Adult LATTER DAY SAINTS a.m.; Rev. Sherri Butters Sunday School 10 a.m., (570) CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 662-3092. Rev. Stuart Hague, SUNDERLINVILLE BAPTIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS • Off Rte. 6, west of Gaines; Wor- • Brooklyn St., Mansfield; All CLP ship 11 a.m. with JR church; Rev. Sunday Meetings, 9:30 a.m. to FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OF Donald Bailey IV. 12:30 p.m., 662-7350; Chapel or WELLSBORO • 130 Main St., Wellsboro; (570) TABERNACLE BAPTIST 662-2455 Missionary. 724-3431; Worship 10:30 a.m.; • 9 Meadow St., Tioga, Pa. WorLUTHERAN Visit online at www.fpcwellsboro. ship: 8:45, SS 10a.m., Worship 11a.m.; Rev. Steven Neff, 570- NORTHERN TIER LUTHERAN org, Rev. Roger Wagner COOPERATIVE 835-5525. • Siloa - Morris Run; Wor., 9:30 GRACE FELLOWSHIP TIOGA FIRST BAPTIST a.m.; S.S., 10:30 a.m.; Rev. R. • Orthodox Presbyterian, 61 N. Main St., Mansfield; S.S. 9:30 • 16 Church St., Tioga; Worship, Mowery. 11 a.m.; Pastor Glenda Brooks • Gethsemane - Arnot, Worship 11 a.m., Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Rev. Joel Kershner, 662-2790 or 7130. Hammond; (570) 835-5252: (570) a.m., 1st and 3rd Sun.; 439-7173 Rev. R. Mowery.

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• Route 6 E.; Services, Saturday, 10 a.m.; Pastor Marvin Humbert.

• 69 West Ave., Wellsboro; S.S. 9:45 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; Rev. David Blowers, 376- • Worship 9:30, S.S. 10:30 Pastors: Rev. Carol Campbell and 3321. Ellen Bartholomew GOD’S FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 570-367-4236 • 249 Old Tioga St. Wellsboro, PA. Sunday School @ 9:30, Ser- MAINESBURG UNITED vice @ 10:30. Bible Study Tuesday METHODIST evening 6:30 at The Church. Rev. • Mainesburg; Worship, 9 a.m.; S.S. 10:15 a.m.; Rev. Michelle Joe Wagner; 717-602-5185. Bodle.

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• Rte. 6, 4 mi. E. of Mainesburg; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; ELKLAND UNITED METHODIST Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; • Rev. Sandi Hemker. Sunday 570-549-8129; Pastor Paul Binkley. Morning Service, 11 a.m.; S.S. 9:45 a.m. MOPS 3rd Tues 9-11.

COMMUNITY CHAPEL

570-662-3276

Buckheit Funeral Chapel & Crematory

(570) 724-2631

MARTIN’S

UNITED CHURCH OF NELSON

Office 570-376-2745 • Store 570-376-4411

• Brookfield: Worship 10 a.m.; Cowanesque: Worship 10 a.m.; Genesee: Worship 8:45 a.m.; Ulysses: Worship 10 a.m.: Westfield Worship 11:15; Pastor Chris Mastin

WHITNEYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

• 2411 Charleston Road, Mansfield; Worship, Sunday 11 a.m.; Rev. Donna Vaux; 570-724-2802; Email: dvaux@susumc.org;

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NESTOR’S SERVICE CENTER

Family Hair Styling

126 Hilboldt Rd., Wellsboro, PA 16901 (570) 724-4838

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Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical, Sheet Metal, Ventilation, Commercial Refrigeration 814-326-0234 Mon., Wed., Fri. by Apptmt. 24 Hour Emergency Service

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BENEDICT’S BUS SERVICE

78 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901 BUSINESS: (570) 724-5921 FAX (570) 724-8077 E-Mail c21wd@yahoo.com

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DARROW’S MOTOR COMPANY

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THE DEANE CENTER

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Family Owne d Since 1980

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BUILDINGS, INC. & SUR LOK STORAGE

Reservations: 1-800-626-5802

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The Painted Cupboard

Mark Germino Agency, Inc.

570-724-3424

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A Country Store • Country to Primitive Interior Design 15 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 Wendy Stambaugh, Owner

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Cummings

Jewelers

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WELLSBORO UNITED METHODIST

WESTFIELD PARISH OF UNITED METHODIST

15 West Wellsboro st. Mansfield, Pa 16933 (570) 662-3429

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• Worship, 8:45 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Rev. Dorothy Densmore; 814-326-4381.

• Main and Queen Sts.; Worship, 10:30 a.m..; Rev. Val Rommel, 724-1968. Email and website: umcow@epix.net and www.umcow.org

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TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN

• Tent services located at Rev. JACKSON CENTER UNITED Bob and Sonja Treats, follow METHODIST signs in Little Marsh. Bible study, • Worship 10:30 am; SS 11:30 Thursday, 7 p.m.; Worship, Sun- am. Pastor Lauren Bissonnette. days, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; 570-537-6087 ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE KEENEYVILLE UNITED • 111 First Street, Elkland; Sat. 570-376-2714. METHODIST Mass, 4 p.m.; Sun. Mass, 8:30 CHURCH OF CHRIST a.m.; Father John Kita; •Welsh Settlement, Wellsboro; • Worship 11 am, Adult (814) 258-5121 Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Worship S.S. 10 am; Pastors: Rev. CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY 10:30 a.m.; Rev. Darwin J. Cran- Carol Campbell and Ellen mer, 724-5843 (R) 724-5123 (O). Bartholomew ALLIANCE 570-367-4236

• 207 W. Main St., Elkland. Sunday Service 11 a.m.; Rev. Scott HOLIDAY CHRISTIAN Ball, 570-835-0259;elklandbap- MISSIONARY ALLIANCE tistchurch.org. • Holiday, 287 S. off North FIRST BAPTIST OF CEDAR RUN Road.; Worship 10 a.m.; Rev. • Worship 10 a.m.; Rev. Gary Erik J. Ferguson, 570-376Messinger; Services will con- 2881; hollidaycma@epix.net; tinue through the winter. (570) COMMUNITY OF GRACE 753-8488. • www.mansfieldalliance.org; FIRST BAPTIST OF WELLSBORO 4109 Lambs Creek Road, • 25 Central Ave., Wellsboro; 9 Mansfield. Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; a.m. Traditional Worship, 11:15 Rev. Guy Thompson, Pastor Contemporary Worship; Sr. Pas- 570-662-3279; tor, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary; VALLEY ALLIANCE CHURCH Assist. Pastor Drew Simcox; • 4864 Route 6, Wellsboro; Wor570-724-4681; ship, 10 a.m.; 570-724-4884; Rev. www.firstbaptistwellsboro.com. P. Samuel Hahn. JACKSON SUMMIT BAPTIST

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ChurCh News

Gazette, Wednesday, May 13, 2015

• 5-B

Blossburg church formed in 1867

Church history

First Baptist Church sits along Main Street at the center of town, beside the current borough building and near the Blossburg Memorial Library. The congregation began meeting in the mid-1860s and the American Baptist denomination formally recognized it in 1867. According to Tioga County History, published in 1897, the Baptists bought their first church from the Presbyterians. “After the rebuilding of the Presbyterian church in 1863, by James H. Gulick, and his controversy with the Presbyterian congregation, he offered the building to several denominations in Blossburg,” the book said. The Rev. N.L. Reynolds was the first pastor. Under the Rev. Eugene Riehl, the Baptists built the current building on the same site in 1889 for $5,000 and dedicated it in 1890. In 1897, the church had 125 Sunday

Pastor

John Shypulefski grew up in Wilkes-Barre and attended Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University) and Grace Theological Seminary. “I looked at it that God wanted me to communicate to others that what’s written in the Bible is true,” he said. At age 26, the Blossburg church called him to be its pastor. The Rev. Maurice Entwistle was retiring after serving for 25 years. The

photo by JASON PRZYBYCIEN

The Rev. John Shypulefski has been leading Blossburg First Baptist Church since 1968, when he was 26.

ChurCh FaCts • • • • •

Church: First Baptist Church Location: Blossburg Minister: The Rev. John Shypulefski Membership: 50 Worship: 9 a.m., Sunday school: 10:30 a.m., Bible Study: 7 p.m. Tuesday

Rev. Shypulefski also led the 11 a.m. service at Tioga First Baptist Church from 1970-2000 Shypulefski likes to make listeners think by exploring questions in his sermons, such as “How dead was Jesus when he died?” or “Is it true we will live for millions of years?” While he offers answers from the Bible, he feels it’s up the listeners to decide what they believe. “We want people to have

the opportunity to know and to understand and then, if possible, to believe the information that’s written in the Bible,” he said. “We’re not a rammer-jammer kind of church as far as theological issues.”

Services

He tries to keep the service to one hour. In addition to the sermon, each service includes both contemporary music and traditional

Ministerium hosts National Day of Prayer Every year in the U.S., the first Thursday of May, is National Day of Prayer. Many Christians celebrateby holding public prayer events. This year the Wellsboro Area Ministerium hosted the event on The Green in Wellsboro under the leadership of the Rev. Carl Linscott, ministerium president and senior pastor at Crossroads Family Worship Center. Against the fountain backdrop with its display of spring flowers, Rachel Linscott, minister of music at Crossroads Family Worship Center, opened the service with prayer for the 52 people attending. Students of The Northern Tier Christian School on Charlestown Road, Marais Muhlenbeck, Zaiden Sandlar, Dustin Eva, Mia Eva, Darian Short, Samson Short, and Brent Muhlenbeck, sang two musical selections, “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” and “Whisper a Prayer,” under the leadership of James Muhlenbeck, principal/teacher at TNTCS. After copies of this year’s presidential proclamation and a historical timeline of NDP were distributed to the crowd, attendees were invited to the podium to offer prayers. Suggestions for prayer focused on the 2015 NDP theme, “Lord, Hear our Cry.” The Rev. Jeffery McCleary of First

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Students from the Northern Tier Christian School (from left to right) Marais Muhlenbeck, Zaiden Sandlar, Dustin Eva, Mia Eva, Darian Short, Samson Short, and Brent Muhlenbeck take part in ceremonies on The Green in Wellsboro. Baptist Church, the Rev. Carl and Rachel Linscott, Pastor Marvin Humbert and six other community members responded with prayers concerning: national, state and local governments; present moral issues; violence in the country; the youth and families; drug and substance abuse;

Church Events Canoe Camp Church of Christ

Adult study group meets Sunday, May 10, from 9:30-10:15 for discussion at the Fellowship Hall. Discussion Over Coffee meets at the Fellowship Hall Sundays from 9:30-10:15. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call 570-662-7179.

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Sunday morning Bible Study is at 9:45 a.m.. worship is at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study is at 7 p.m. at Bette Chilson’s on Hilbolt Road. Nationwide radio program “In Search of the Lord’s Way” is every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on WLIH-FM 107.1, hosted by Phil Sanders. For more information, call 570-724-5123 or 570-724-5843.

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education; teaching the children about the intelligent design of creation; the

teachers; and the community-based programs and charities. The Rev. Carl Linscott closed the 40-minute celebration with prayer. “Our nation was founded on prayer and faith in God. The further we’ve strayed as a people and as a nation from these core values, the more unraveled our moral fabric has become. NDP celebrations such as ours refocus the attention of all in our communities on the importance of prayer and faith in God,” said Humbert, pastor of TNTCS and its constituency churches, Hillcrest and Blossburg Seventh-day Adventist Churches. “As we teach our children at TNTCS, prayer is simply talking to our Creator God as one would talk to a trusted friend and confident, whether silently or out loud. We should not worry about formality in prayer because God understands our hearts. The important thing is that we regularly talk to our God and our Creator.” For more information on NDP visit, nationaldayofprayer.org.

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hymns. Performers include an adult choir and occasional children’s and bell choirs. About 35-40 people attend each week and elementary boys act as ushers. The church hosts Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; Bible study Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; American Baptist Women’s Ministries the first Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m.; Men’s Fellowship the second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m.; and an annual Vacation Bible School. Child Evangelism Fellowship students meet there for release time and summer programs.

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school teachers and pupils. The pastor’s wife, Linda Shypulefski, has heard of several other fires, the last almost 90 years ago. “We had a couple fires because the building that’s there now is a 1900s building,” she said. The painting behind the pulpit has a history, as well. “It’s a picture of the Jordan River and it was painted by Dr. Will George Butler,” she said. “It’s a beautiful picture.” It was the eight-church Tioga Association of Baptists which first admitted First Baptist Church of Blossburg in 1867 and the church continues to fellowship with Baptist churches in the county. In the fall of 2009 and the spring of 2014, the First Baptist Churches of Mansfield, Wellsboro and Westfield, as well as Middlebury Baptist Church, held a joint service at the church in Blossburg.

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“We consider ourselves sort of a small family church and we are very in love with our children as well as our adults,” she said. “We use the children extensively as ushers and in the children’s choir. “Try us,” he said. “You might like us.” The church has no website but some members maintain First Baptist Church of Blossburg and BlossburgVBS pages on Facebook. The church has no phone but the Rev. John and Linda Shypulefski take calls at their home number, 570-638-2271.

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X Jillian Rupert Memorial Fifth Annual Scholarship Golf Tourney Returns

The Rupert family have established a scholarship fund that will provide scholarships to two deserving Wellsboro High School seniors that are continuing their education after high school graduation. To be considered, the two recipients will be required to fulfill established criteria and complete an application. One scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying student who will continue his or her education in the culinary arts field, while the other will be presented to a student/athlete continuing his or her education. A golf tournament was organized in 2011 to raise funds for the scholarships and returns again this year, with the fifth annual event being held at the Tyoga Country Club on May 22. It will be an 11 a.m. shotgun start with an entry fee of $400 per team, which includes a golf cart, lunch, dinner, prizes, oncourse prizes, refreshments, & gift pack. The tournament is limited to the first 36 teams with paid entries. $100 sponsor donations are being accepted and will get you listed in the tournament brochure the day of the event, along with a list inside the clubhouse and recognized in the local newspaper and at the dinner that evening. For more information visit online at www.jillrupert.org.

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Fugitive captured

Police arrested a New York State man for parole violations on May 11. According to police, Tommy John Causer, 43, of Addison, N.Y., was observed inside That Damn Bar in Tioga Township at 5:15 p.m. and was taken into custody.

One-car crashes

While traveling north on State Route 287 in Middlebury Township on May 3 shortly after midnight, Autumn M. Sausser, 19, of Westfield swerved to miss a porcupine. Police said she lost control of a 2002 Ford Focus, left the roadway and impacted a ditch, overturning the vehicle onto its side. Sausser was not injured, but was charged with roadways laned for traffic. Scott W. Reamsnyder, 41, of Linden received a minor injury in a one-vehicle accident on May 4 at 3:27 p.m. in Gaines Township. Police said Reamsnyder was traveling east on Route 6 when he steered a 2014 Ford F660 into a pull-off area. The truck went through the pull-off, crossed Elk Run Road, impacted a stop sign and then a tree. Reamsnyder was charged with driving on roadways landed for traffic. He was transported by Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital by Galeton emergency responders. A Wellsboro man was uninjured in a May 10 accident. Police said Walter L. Reese, 49, was traveling south on U.S. Route 15 in Tioga Township just before 1 a.m. when a bear ran into the roadway. Reese’s 2005 Chevrolet Malibu struck the bear, killing it. The vehicle was disabled.

A Blossburg woman was not injured in a one-vehicle accident in Lycoming County on May 11. Police said Jordyn K. HazeltonMohr, 23, was traveling north on U.S. Route 15 in Lewis Township at 7:48 a.m. when she fell asleep. The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox traveled into the grass median where Mohr attempted to overcorrect, at which time the vehicle traveled onto the shoulder and struck a concrete barrier, returned to the road and went back off again, impacting the same concrete barrier. Mohr was cited for careless driving. Three Millerton residents were uninjured in a one-vehicle accident on May 9 in Bradford County. Damien M. Avery, 27, was traveling west on Austinville Road in Columbia Township at 6 p.m. when he reportedly lost control of the 2003 Suzuki Aerio. The vehicle struck a ditch. Neither Avery nor his passengers, Amanda S. Avery, 21, or an infant girl were injured.

Stolen vehicle

Police are investigating the theft of a 2003 tan Chevrolet Cavalier. The vehicle was parked on Taft Avenue, Elkland, when it was taken between 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 6:30 a.m. May 11. The vehicle was unlocked and had a spare key in it. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 570-662-2151.

Hit and run

Police are looking for a driver who may have information on a May 8 accident on Marsh Creek Road in Delmar Township. Accord-

ing to police, an unknown vehicle was traveling west at 3 p.m. when it swerved off the road and struck the left rear corner of a 2007 Dodge Dakota parked at Tim’s Auto Repair. The impact pushed the vehicle forward, causing it to impact the left rear turn signal assembly of a 2000 Yamaha V-Star.

Theft

State police are seeking information on the theft of a black .40 caliber hi-point JCP with hi-point laser sights. The firearm was reportedly taken from a Delmar Township property between April 12 and 17. The firearm is believed to be loaded. A Wellsboro man reported that someone entered a storage unit in Richmond Township and removed tools sometime between March 12 and April 14. The victim later withdrew the complaint. A Mansfield couple was the victim of a theft sometime between 2013 and 2015. Police said someone entered the house on Route 6 in Richmond Township and removed approximately 20 vintage rifles and muskets, three handguns, two diamond wedding rings and a ruby necklace with a cross.

Harassment

Three county residents were charged with harassment for a May 5 incident that took place at the Lawrence Recreation Area in Lawrence Township, said police. Edward J. Cushing, 48, and Arlene R. Cushing, 41, both of Lawrenceville, were charged for allegedly pushing a 24-year-old Tio-

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The information contained in this bulletin is taken from public records. While every precaution is observed, no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions. The original public records are open to inspection, and should be consulted before taking any action based on the information contained herein. (April 13 - April 24). BlossBurg Borough Dane Johnathan Kurzejewski to Thomas & Sapphire Matczak conveys lot for $85,000. Bloss Township Reuben D. II & Debra E. Herr to Reuben D. II & Debra E. Herr conveys lot for $0. CharlesTon Township E. Jeanne Miller, by Agent to Jerold B. & Lisa N. Vanness conveys lot for $162,000. Barbara J. Gorda to Cynthia H. Keaton conveys lot for $1. Barbara J. & Phillip P. Gorda to Phillip P. Gorda conveys lot for $1. OGM Deed - Joseph S. Barbine to Joseph S. Barbine et al conveys mineral rights for $1. CharlesTon & Delmar Township OGM Deed - Joseph S. Barbine to Joseph S. Barbine et al conveys mineral rights for $1. ChaTham Township Dennis M. & Carol A. Stricker to Terry L. & Mariann Kreiser conveys lot for $139,000. Sharon & Willis E. Shantz to James E. & Mariah L. Wilkinson conveys lot for $1. Delmar Township Elizabeth V. Costanzo to Growth Resources of Wellsboro Foundation conveys lot for $1. John T. & Margaret A. Stefanko to Growth Resources of Wellsboro Foundation conveys lot for $1. FarmingTon Township (OGM Deed) Alice Doan Trust by Trustee to Terril A. Doan conveys mineral rights for $1. gaines Township Natalie J. Whetzel to Matthew J. & Heather L. Abernathy conveys lot for $125,000. Michael J. & Lynn Ricker et al to DB Adventures, LLC conveys lot for $20,000. hamilTon Township Dorothy F. Pecynski to David M. Pecynski et al conveys lot for $1. JaCkson Township Denise L. Morrell to William & Carla Westlake conveys lot for $130,000. OGM Deed - Ann N. Nickeson et al to Fime, LLC conveys mineral rights for $1. John W. Wheeler et al to Jeffrey & Kathleen L. Wheeler conveys lot for $1. lawrenCe Township Fred J. Sr. & Mary J. Robbins to Rebecca J. Snyder conveys lot for $87,500. liBerTy Borough Charles M. Huffman Estate by Co-Executors to Roy A. & Kay E. Schanbacher conveys lot for

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$90,000. miDDleBury Township Brian Davis et al to Eugene L. & Carol L. Davis conveys lot for $1. Nancy L. & Richard Clair Study to Richard Clair Study conveys for $1. morris Township Dolores J. & Richard D. Francis et al TO Steven & Rela Fisher conveys lot for $45,000. Wanda M. & Michael L. Graham to Michael L. Graham conveys lot for $1. Kathleen R. & Richard Phillips et al to Kathleen R. Phillips conveys lot for $1. Michael L. & Wanda M. Graham to Wanda M. Graham conveys lot for $1. osCeola Township Eugene E. Harkenrider Estate by Co-Executor et al to David J. Harkenrider conveys lot for $30,000. riChmonD Township Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006E by Trustee/Attorney to Daniel Beach conveys lot for $55,500. ruTlanD Township Louis M. & Barbara A. Altieri to Christopher A. Altieri et al conveys lot for $1. Mary L .Geiger to Robert C. & Eugina I. Seeley & Christopher R. Seeley conveys lot for $200,000. sullivan Township Monte & Kathi Pratt to Thomas

Brent Maxwell conveys lot for $349,900. Donald H. & Lugene Chamberlain to James Baptiste conveys lot for $73,000. Shirin Pourshariati to David L. Wells-Gardner conveys lot for $1. Curt H. & June Welch Smith to Paula J. & Steven B. Bennett conveys lot for $1. Tioga Borough Brady W. Hartman to Brenda Lou Burnside conveys lot for $70,000. Tioga Township Jacob Howe to Jehanna Gontarz conveys lot for $4,024.81. warD Township Blueberry Hill Hunting Camp, by Trustees et al to Blueberry Hill Hunting Camp, LLC conveys lot for $1. wellsBoro Borough Suzan K. Richar to Suzan K. Richar Revocable Trust conveys lot for $1. Rebecca L. Sistek n/k/a Rebecca K. Cook & Eric Cook to Jeffrey A. Booth & Lisa M. Sidoti conveys lot for $79,000. wesTFielD Borough Michael T. Lewis to Charles F. Jr. & Melissa M. Loudenslager conveys $110,000. Lou Ann Brown to Michael & Stephanie Johns conveys lot for $22,000.

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ga woman. Michael K. Mattison Jr., 34, of Middlebury Center was charged after allegedly stating he would cut a 48-year-old man’s throat. Mark P. Kirk, 19, of Tioga was charged with harassment after he reportedly slapped a 21-yearold Knoxville woman’s face on May 6 in Westfield Township.

Criminal trespass

Scott Odell of Tioga was charged with criminal trespass after he entered the premises of a a Tioga Township woman on May 3 at 8:40 p.m. and was asked to leave. Odell left, said police, but later returned.

Criminal mischief

An unknown person damaged a mailbox belonging to a 58-year-old Delmar Township resident on May 3 between 7 p.m. and 8:30.

Lost wallet

A Columbia Crossroads woman lost a brown woman’s wallet at the Mansfield Wal-Mart on May 10 between noon and 1 p.m. Anyone recovering the wallet should contact state police at Towanda by calling 570-265-2186.

DUI, resisting arrest

Philip Michael Weaver, 34, Wellsboro, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing May 12 on one count of driving under the influence, one count of resisting

arrest and two summary traffic violations. Wellsboro police stopped Weaver’s Jeep for erratic driving on May 7. Weaver allegedly refused field sobriety tests, approached the officer after being told repeatedly to stop, was immobilized with a Taser and refused further testing.

mansfIelD DIsTrICT CourT rePorT The following individuals have appeared or are scheduled to appear before Mansfield Magisterial District Judge James E. Carlson.

Child abuse

Clinton Shane Perdue, 33, Mansfield, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing

May 13 on two counts each of simple assault and summary harassment. Mansfield police said Perdue intentionally struck two children under the age of 10 and left visible marks. The incident took place in a Mansfield home in February, said police.

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Amy Driskell works in the preschool program where she was once a student.

education • Emilio Martinez who plans to attend Southwestern Christian University for sports management • John Parsell who plans to attend University of Pitt at Bradford for petroleum technology • Morgan-Jo Petrencsik who plans to attend Lock Haven University for communication with focus in journalism • Mykalia L. Reiter who plans to attend Mansfield University for music education • Latascia Breann Shadle who plans to attend Penn State Dubois for business administration • Gretchen Yonkin who plans to attend Lock Haven

University for pre-physician assistant program The Galeton Foundation started this scholarship program in 2013 for current high school seniors attending Galeton Area High School accepted by an accredited college, university or trade school. The scholarship awards may be used to help pay for tuition, books, and room and board charges and are paid directly to the college, university or school. The Galeton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and welcomes contributions to grow the fund to help assist charitable organizations in the Galeton area and to provide scholarships for Galeton Area High School seniors.

the Wellsboro Montessori Children’s Center. Said Driskell. “Montessori was where I originally fell in love with learning, so I’m thankful to teach there every day.” September will bring Driskell’s first school year at Montessori to a close, but she looks forward to the foreseeable future at Montessori. She hopes to continue her career at Montessori for the time being, equipping her students with confidence and preparing them for their future. The Wellsboro Montessori Children’s Center WMCC is a nonprofit, non-sectarian preschool and daycare that provides a loving and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full potential socially, emotionally, intellectually, and creatively. For more information, visit wellsboromontessorischool.com.

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Gale Foundation awards scholarships Nine Galeton High School students were awarded scholarships from The William and L. R. Gale Community Foundation. The 2015 scholarships totaled $45,000 with each student being awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients include: • Kaitlyn Akers who plans to attend University of Pitt at Bradford for radiological science • Kassandra L. Brown who plans to attend Lock Haven University for physical therapy/exercise science • Karissa Burrous who plans to attend Slippery Rock University for early childhood and special

The School Age Program includes children between the ages of six and 12 years that are in kindergarten through fourth grade. Activities such as science experiments, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation are held within the program. Driskell was quick to recognize the benefits of the Montessori curriculum within the School Age Program. “Students are able to work as a unit,” said Driskell. “Older students encourage the younger ones, and every child can grow as a leader in the classroom.” As Montessori’s lead teacher, Driskell hopes to provide an environment where students know the same sense of accomplishment that she did as a Montessori student. Driskell follows in the footsteps of her mother, Fay Driskell, who also taught at

The Wellsboro Montessori Children’s Center has many incredible teachers at their school, and teacher Amy Driskell is one example. Driskell attended the Wellsboro Montessori Children’s Center as a child, graduating from the Preschool/Pre-K Program in 1997, and is now serving as Montessori’s lead teacher for the School Age Program. Graduating from Susquehanna University with a degree in Spanish and Secondary Education (K-12), Driskell credits her return to Montessori to her own childhood Montessori teachers. “I want students to have a desire to learn every day, aspiring to achieve goals and set high standards,” said Driskell. “These were the stepping stones that were provided to me by my childhood Montessori teachers, and they were what enabled my success.”

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The Friends of the Mansfield Free Public Library said they couldn’t have had a successful book sale without the help of these young men and want to publicly acknowledge them. The Friends raised more $9,000 during a week-long book sale at the First Presbyterian Church in Mansfield. Brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity provide assistance every year, helping move the hundreds of boxes of books.

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On May 6, Knoxville landlord Bill Roosa spoke at the Pennsylvania Housing Alliance’s “Home Matters Day” at the State Capital Building in Harrisburg. According to a housing authority press release, he talked about his own experiences and how vital the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program has been to families who could not afford the rents asked of them as a result of the Marcellus Shale boom. “I witnessed single mothers with children begging to rent a shed to keep from being homeless,” said Roosa. “This program allows landlords to make necessary changes to their properties without raising rents and guarantees that the working poor will have rental options.” In 2012, Housing Authority Executive Director Kelley Cevette, with the support of both the Tioga and Bradford county commissioners, submitted a grant proposal to fund the pilot program through the PHARE Program. Once approved, each county received $275,000 to fund the program.

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Tioga/Bradford County Housing Authority Executive Director Kelley Cevette, landlord Bill Roosa and authority Capital Grants Manager Jason Sawyer stand together at “Home Matters Day” in Harrisburg. “These funds were used solely by landlords to improve existing properties that were rented to families who fell within the established income guidelines,” said Cevette. “Participating landlords had to make a commitment to rent to low-

income individuals or families for a minimum of seven years. Once a landlord and renter were determined eligible, our staff took care of the rest.” Cevette said final projects in both counties are currently in the construc-

tion phase as both grants have been depleted. “We wanted to focus on necessary repairs; nothing for cosmetic purposes,” said Cevette. “We wanted to making properties more energy-efficient and repair floors, ceilings, sidewalks, etc. We also worked on several heating systems.” In August of 2012, the Housing Authority sent letters of inquiry to 180 landlords who had previously participated in the Authority’s Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Over 90 percent of responding landlords were interested in participating in a rehabilitation program. One interested was Roosa. Housing Authority staff completed inspections, paperwork and payment to contractors. In Roosa’s case, the work done to his two buildings included rebuilding a roof, porch and installing new doors and windows. “The application process was not difficult and the Housing Authority staff were enjoyable to work with,” said Roosa. “The staff were on-site several times and always pleasant.”

Naturalized as U.S. citizen

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State Rep. Matt Baker presents Maria del Carmen Cummings with a Good Citizenship Award Pin on her being naturalized as a U.S. citizen on May 1 at the Federal Courthouse in Williamsport with another 35 citizens from 27 countries. She is the wife of Colonel Eldon Cummings (looking on) who has served this country with distinction and now resides in Tioga County. Third Circuit Federal Judge Matthew Brann spoke to all the newest U.S. citizens about “American Exceptionalism” and the importance of being a U.S. citizen before administering the naturalization oath for citizenship.

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4-H members visit Green Home photo by NATALIE KENNEDY

Members of the Supremely Odd 4-H Club visited The Green Home in Wellsboro and took some of their projects to meet the residents. The club brought in kid goats and a dog. Here, resident Ruby Ogden feeds ice cream to Roxy while owner Alexxis Whitney (center) looks on along with KK Judlin and her kid goat.

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Each time a customer opens a new loan, First Citizens Community Bank mails the customer a Customer Satisfaction Survey. For each returned survey, First Citizens Community Bank donates $5 to the customers’ local food banks. In 2014, First Citizens donated $800 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, thanks to loan customers participation in the program. Here, Randy Black (left), First Citizens CEO and president, presents the check to Jamie Caputo, development and community relations director for the food bank.

Relay team to hold yard sale June 6

The Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital and Laurel Health Centers Relay For Life team is sponsoring a Relay For Life Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under tents on the empty lot next to Advance Auto Parts on East Avenue in Wellsboro. The yard sale will be held rain or shine.

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF PENELEC WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY ACROSS THEIR PROPERTY

Penelec has contracted for the application of herbicide solutions on electric line rights-of-way in parts of Tioga County. Both the herbicide solution and the application method are specified by Penelec. The herbicides are registered and approved for this use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The application will be performed on electric line rights-of-way during the period commencing 14 days from the date of publication of this notice and extending to 45 days from the date of publication. Prior to the application, an attempt will be made to contact property owners residing on the property scheduled for treatment of woody vegetation. Additional information will be furnished during this contact. Requests for additional information should be directed to: Penelec 1-800–782-7066

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This Week in NTL SporTS

THURSDAY, MAY 14

VARSITY SOFTBALL Bucktail @ GALETON, 4:30 pm

FRIDAY, MAY 15

VARSITY SOFTBALL Sayre @ NP-LIBERTY, 4:30 pm Wellsboro @ S. WMSPT, 4:30 pm

VARSITY BASEBALL Wellsboro @ S. WMSPT, 4:30 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 16

VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD DISTRICTS @ Athens, 9:30 am

5K event

Coal Fest 5K set to take place May 23 The annual Coal Fest 5K, renamed the Giving Back 5K, is set for Saturday, May 23, with a 9 a.m. start time at Island Park, Blossburg. Registration is from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. for $15 per person. An online registration is available at www.coalfest5krace. com. The first 100 participants will receive a free T-shirt. Awards will be given to the top male and female finisher, along with the top three in each age category. Participants are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item, boxed or canned food, which will be donated to the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville. Proceeds from the 5K event will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and the Ronald McDonald House. For more information contact Susan Blackwell at 570-787-3490. SOCCeR CAMP

Soccer camp to be held at Rock L. Butler

Boys and girls in first through ninth grade are welcome to attend a soccer camp at Rock L. Butler Middle School June 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All campers will be divided by age and or ability. Wellsboro, the AU men’s soccer coach Matt Smith and AU women’s soccer coach Aileen Ascolese will bring their more than 20 years of camp directors experience. The camp is designed for youth soccer players trying to develop and improve the technical skills necessary to compete at the club youth, middle school or high school level. The cost of the clinic is $150 which will include a soccer ball, T-shirt and water bottle. For more information or to register call Matt Smith at 410-961-8014 or email smithma@alfred. edu.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

by robin E. palmer

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

VARSITY SOFTBALL

6-C ........................ Classifieds 7-C ........................ Classifieds 8-C ........................ Classifieds 9-C ........................ Classifieds 10-C .............................Legals 11-C .............................Legals 11-C ........................NTL Track

Galeton secures District team championship

ROBIN E. PALMER, Sports Editor

Austin @ GALETON, 4:30 pm NP-Lib @ STJ NEUMANN, 4:30 pm Williamson @ WELLSBORO, 4:30 pm

WHAT’S INSIDE . . . 1-C ................. Galeton at PIAA 1-C ........................ Reflections 1-C ........ H.S. Baseball/Softball 2-C ........ H.S. Softball/Baseball 3-C ............Wellsboro Baseball 4-C ............... Weekly Roundup 5-C ............Collegiate Athletics

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Branch Tennis Club on Tuesday, May 12, taking on District II’s champion, Scranton Prep. Galeton garnered the 3-2 victory with number one seed Tyler Dugan leading the way with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Pete Kazmierczak. Eli Trimbur faced off with Tony Kutz at the number two seed, suffering the 6-2, 6-4 loss, while Mitchell Smith rounded out the singles

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The Galeton tennis team has returned to the PIAA state tournament for it’s third consecutive season, after securing the District IV team championship on Thursday, May 7, at photo by TIM McBRIDE Bloomsburg, with a 4-1 victory over Mitchell Smith returns the serve during the District IV team competi- Lewisburg. The Tiger squad advanced into tion at Williamsport on Saturday, May 9, as teammate David Rigas (right) joins on the court as his doubles partner. The duo suffered a the first round of the PIAA Class AA team championship at West loss in the semi-finals to Lewisburg on Thursday, May 7.

See STATES on page 4-C

tRACK AnD FIeLD

Jackson lights up scoreboard at NTLs by robin E. palmer

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Several athletes captured NTL titles on Saturday, May 9, as they competed in Athens in a final effort to garner a district time or distance. Wellsboro senior Jada Jackson was one of them. Jackson not only captured one NTL title, but two of her own and aided her 4x1 relay team to the top honor, while also improving her 100 meter time to a second place, districtqualifying finish of 12.60 from 12.79. The senior standout was seeded with a best jump of 16-09.25 this season in the long jump and faced wellknown Breana Gambrell of the host site, Athens, seeded at 18-01. Jackson qualified for the finals and was still second to Gambrell with her second to final jump in the 17’s.

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Raisa Rogers clears the bar at the NTL championship meet in Athens on Saturday, May 9. Rogers finished with a third place finish of 4-09. Jackson showed excitement with her PR and returned to the runway for her final launch. Gambrell’s best was at 17-08.75. Jack-

son landed at 17-11 and claimed first. Next came the triple jump, once again facing the two rivals in a heated

competition on the runway, with only a two-inch seeded margin to start. Jackson garnered a first place distance of 36-02.75 ahead of

Gambrell’s 35-11. A two-time state competitor, Jackson is looking to repeat at Shippensburg

See TrACK on page 11-C

SportS reflectionS

Couch potato to athlete

hat has started as a way to improve his health, has become a way of life for Wellsboro’s Ted Sneshkoff, as he laces his running shoes and heads out for another run. Ted, who just turned 62, began walking due to bad cholesterol and high blood pressure in 2010, and within a year picked up his pace to running. “A great feeling of accomplishment,” is just how Ted describes the last five years. “I don’t think it is as much fun running, as it is having run.”

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began running. As he picked up running he also began researching proper techniques online and reading as much as he could. “It was just the Type A personality I have,” Ted said. “If I had pain in my knees I would research it. The more I learn, the more I would want to know. In February 2012, he decided to enter competition running with a family member on his wife’s side at the Critz Tybee Run in Georgia, where he ran not one race, but three. He

Ted began walking three miles a day, six days a week not really because he was in all that bad of shape, but because of the high cholesterol and high blood pressure. A year later his cholesterol had not changed and he was pretty sure he was not adding more hours to his day of walking, so he See rEFLECTIoNS on page 3-C

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Kaitlyn Sawyer connects on the pitch for the Lady Hornets as the team defeated North Penn-Liberty.

Tigers defeat Hornets

Wellsboro secures NTL title by robin E. palmer

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Playing host to North Penn-Mansfield on Friday, May 8, the Green Hornets suffered the 13-1 loss, while the Tigers improved to 9-51 overall for the season with the win. On the mound, Jarrod Burd struck out two, while allowing five hits and one run in the win, with relief

The Wellsboro varsity softball squad claimed the overall NTL large school title after defeating the North Penn-Liberty ladies on Friday night, May 8, with a 6-2 win. Freshman Alyssa Yungwirth scored off an RBI single from junior Sarah Ingerick as the Lady Hornets took a 1-0 lead in the first inning.

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See BASEBALL on page 2-C

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North Penn-Mansfield’s Carl Dinger stretches off third as Wellsboro’s Sam Moss attempts to slide under the tag on Friday, May 8.

As Darci Warriner rapped out a single in the second inning, Peyton Wilson scored, followed by Jordan Butters coming across homeplate. Baylea Lehman and Kaitlyn Sawyer added two more runs off a double by Yungwirth. Holding North PennLiberty scoreless, Wellsboro added one more in the fourth with Jenny Young crossing over homeplate on

See HorNETS on page 3-C

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The Gazette, Wednesday, May 13, 2015

North Penn-Liberty stretches to reach district playoffs SOFTBALL

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Kendra Colegrove jumps up from behind the plate and prepares to make the throw for the Lady Warriors.

Williamson splits action by ROBIN E. PALMER

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Friday night, May 8, the Williamson Lady Warriors traveled to Northeast Bradford, securing the 13-1 victory. Emma Durst struck out three from the mound, with Kendra Colegrove defending behind the plate. Sara Bates went 1-4 with a double and a walk, scoring twice and recording two RBIs, while Emma Durst went 1-5 with two runs and Colegrove went

2-4 with a triple, three runs and three RBIs. Sam Herrington went 2-3 at the plate with a double, two walks and three runs, while Makayla Butz recorded two singles and an RBI. Emily Hackett also 2-5 with a double and a run scored, while Hanna Fitzmartin posted a run socred and Megan Wyble went 2-4 at the plate with a run scored. The Lady Warriors

See WARRIORS on page 2-C

The North Penn-Liberty Lady Mounties are pushing forward as they reach 8-8 on Monday, May 11, with a 10-3 victory over Canton. North Penn-Liberty held only a 6-7 record a week ago and have been struggling to hit that .500 milestone to reach the district playoffs this season. The Lady Mounties have one game remaining on Wednesday, May 13, at St. John Neumann. Earning her seventh win of the season, senior Mariah Berguson held the mound with Jillian Berguson defending behind the plate. Berguson struck out two, while walking four and allowing five hits. While Canton led 2-1 after the first inning, the Lady Mounties answered back in the second with two for Kristina Buchanan races to snag the fly ball hit behind the 4-2 lead. North Pennat Wellsboro on Friday, May 8. Liberty rounded the bases with three in the fourth and fifth and one in the sixth en went 2-4 with an RBI, while with Kendra Colegrove deroute to the win, while Can- Jillian Berguson went 2-3 fending behind the plate. Sara Bates rapped out ton added only one more in with two RBIs and McKena triple, while Sam Herzie Payne, 1-3 with an RBI. the fifth. On Thursday, May 7, the rington went 3-4 with a Abby Heatley went 1-3 with a three-run inside the Lady Mounties traveled to double and a triple for the park homerun in the fifth Williamson, bringing home Lady Warriors. Makayla with three RBIs, while Lau- a 7-2 victory with the Ber- Butz went 1-3 with a double and an RBI. ren Smith went 2-4 at the guson duo as the battery. Emma Durst held the Emily Strange went 3-3 plate with an RBI. Berguson and Emily Strange each mound for Williamson with two RBIs for the Lady

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first base during the game Mounties, with Abby Heatley going 2-4 with a triple. Britta Berguson and McKenzie Payne each recorded an RBI, while Lauren Smith went 1-3 and Mariah Berguson went 1-3 with a triple and an RBI. Jillian Berguson also went 1-2 with two RBIs.

Baseball . . . continued from 1-C from Brendan Holleran in the final inning of action. The Tigers jumped out to a 6-0 lead over Wellsboro

starting with Burd and Bryce Zaparzynski each hitting a single to right field and scoring on a triple by JP Shaw. North Penn-Mans-

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North Penn-Mansfield’s Joel Whitteker snags the fly ball hit to right field on Friday, May 8, at Wellsboro.

field added four more in the first. The Tigers added five more across the plate in the third and two in each of the fourth and fifth innings for the win. Joe Allen singled in the fourth for the Hornets, advancing on a double by Larry Walters and scoring on an RBI by Caleb Tennis. Allen pitched 2.1 innings for the Hornets, striking out one, while walking three and allowing six hits and five runs. In relief, James Mundy struck out one, while walking one and allowing five hits and two runs in two innings of action. Bryce Zaparzynski led at the plate, going 4-5 with two runs, a double and four RBIs, along with Kipper Hillson going 3-5 with a double, a run and three RBIs and Joel Whittker added in with a double, going 2-3. JP Shaw went 2-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a double. For Wellsboro, Joe Allen went 1-2 with a run scored, while Larry Walters went 1-1 and Johnny Rowland went 1-2. Sam Moss went 1-1 and Alex Kozuhowski went 1-2.

Galeton qualifies for district play with win over Otto-Eldred SOFTBALL

by ROBIN E. PALMER

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With the 5-0 victory over Otto-Eldred on Monday, May 11, the Galeton Lady Tigers softball squad improved to 10-7 overall. Makaya Shadle held the mound with Ashley Cizek defending behind the plate. Shadle struck out 16 while walking four and allowing two hits in the seven innings of action. Latascia Shadle gained first on a solid hit, while stealing second and advancing to third and scoring on a single by Makaya for the Lady Tigers’ 1-0 lead in the first. Kassi Brown singled in the third, scoring on another single up the center for Galeton’s 2-0 lead. In the fifth, Brown gained first on a walk, scoring along with Makaya and Karissa Burrous from RBI

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Ashley Cizek connects on the pitch for the Lady Tigers on Monday, May 11, at Galeton. singles, leading 5-0 enroute to the win. Makaya led the Lady Tigers at the plate, going 2-3. Galeton is back in action for three more consecu-

tive games with Tuesday and Thursday at home, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday on the road to Austin with a start of 4:15 p.m.

photo by ROBIN E. PALMER

Williamson’s Chase Austin fires the ball back to Daltyn Confer at first base on the attempt for the tag as Sayre’s runner returns to the bag during the game on Wednesday, May 6.

Williamson falls 3-1 in week action

North Penn-Mansfield takes 15-0 win by Robin E. Palmer

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On the road to Williamson, the North Penn-Mansfield Tigers secured a 15-0 victory on Monday, May 11, with Carl Dinger on the mound, striking out four in the five inning shutout. North Penn-Mansfield scored two in the second inning off an RBI single by both Kipper Hillson and Brendon Hill for the 2-0 lead. Jarrod Burd scored in the third inning off a fielder’s choice, followed by a single by Dinger, scoring both Bryce Zaparzynski and JP Shaw for a 6-0 lead. A grounder scored Burd in the top of the fourth, adding one more run of the Tigers’ two in the fourth. North Penn-Mansfield added seven more in the sixth inning highlighted by Dinger’s single scoring Nathan Tice and Hill’s double scoring Zach Kriner. Hill went 3-3 at the plate. On the mound for Williamson, Chase Austin suffered the loss, striking out three while allowing eight runs. North Penn-Mansfield improve to 11-5-1 overall for the season and conclude their regular season at the Montoursville tournament this weekend. On Saturday, May 9, the Warriors were on the road to face Addison, bringing home a 19-7 victory and

BASEBALL improving to 5-13 for the season. Anthony Bastian pitched five innings, striking out two, while walking three and allowing six hits and six runs, before relief from Chase Austin, who struck out four and walked two, while allowing one hit and one run in two innings. Williamson scored two in the first, five in the second, one in the third and two in each of the fourth and fifth innings before closing out the sixth with one and sixth in the seventh. Hunter Sackett went -5 with four runs and two RBIs, while Jon Daley went 3-6 with two runs and an RBI. Anthony Bastian went 4-6 with four runs and three RBIs and matt Learn went 2-4 with a run scored, a double and three RBIs. Colin Heilbrun went 3-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Williamson dropped an 11-9 loss to Northeast Bradford on Friday, May 8 with Daltyn Confer on the mound, seeing relief from Matt Learn in the third and Ryan Sargent behind the plate. Confer walked four and allowed one hit and two runs, while Learn struck out five, walked five and allowed 11 hits and nine runs in four innings of play.

Williamson scored first in the top of the inning before Northeast put two on the board. Northeast returned in the third inning adding three more for the 5-1 lead and added two more in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings for the win. Colin Heilbrun went 3-3 with two runs and an RBI, while Jake Rice went 1-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI. Chase Austin went 1-1 with a run scored and two RBIs, while Matt Learn went 1-3 with a run and an RBI. Earlier in this week’s action for the Warriors, Williamson suffered the 10-1 loss to Sayre. Chase Austin held the mound for four innings, striking out four, while walking five, allowing seven hits and nine runs, before Anthony Bastian came on in relief for three innings, striking out one, while walking two and allowing three hits and one run. Sayre jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, while adding six in the third and one in the seventh. Williamson’s only run of the night came in the fourth after Daltyn Confer hit a double to left field, scoring on an error. Confer went 1-3 with a run scored, while Ryan Sargent, Jon Daley and Anthony Bastian each went 1-3 at the plate.

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The Gazette, Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Wellsboro drops three baseball

by ROBIN E. PALMER

palmer@tiogapublishing.com

photo by TIM McBRIDE

Williamson’s Kailee Shaefer slides safely under the tag and into second as the Lady Warriors played host to Sayre on Wednesday, May 6.

Warriors . . . continued from 2-C returned to action on Saturday, playing host to Addison, suffering the 12-9 loss. Bates recorded four strikeouts from the mound with Kendall Brown behind the plate. Bates went 2-4 at the plate with three

Hornets . . .

runs scored. Kendra Colegrove went 3-4 with an RBI and run scored and Sam Herrington went 2-4 with a double and two runs scored. Emily Hackett went 2-3 at the plate. The Lady Warriors travel to Wellsboro on Wednesday, May 13.

The Wellsboro Hornets dropped three in a row this week with losses to Athens, North Penn-Mansfield and Danville. Facing Athens on Wednesday, May 6, the Hornets suffered the 10-5 loss with Joe Allen starting on the mound, seeing relief from junior James Mundy in the first inning, followed by Dawson Prough and freshman Johnny Rowland. Combined, the pitchers allowed 14 walks in the loss. Dalton Prough went 2-4 at the plate with two runs scored, with Dawson Prough going 2-3 with a triple and Allen 1-3. Nick Tremper singled with two runs scored. On Monday, May 11, Wellsboro played host to

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Junior James Mundy lunges for the ball hit towards the away dugout during the game on Friday, May 8, as the Hornets played host to North Penn-Mansfield. Danville, dropping the 6-5 loss in the final. Sam Moss started on the mound for the Hornets, striking out one, with three walks, allowing six

continued from 1-C a passed ball. The Lady Mounties came alive in the sixth inning to score two. Kristina Buchanan started on the mound for North Penn-Liberty, with relief in the fourth by Emily Strange. Alyssa Yungwrith began on the mound for Wellsboro with relief from Alexa Singer in the fifth. Yungwirth struck out four while allowing one hit and two walks, while Singer struck out four and allowed two hits and two runs. Lauren Smith went 2-3 with a double and run scored for the Lady Mounties, with teammate Mariah Berguson going 1-3 at the plate with a double and an RBI. Alexa Singer went 1-2 with a double for Wellsboro, with Darci Warriner going 2-2 with an RBI. Yungwirth went 2-2 with a run scored and two RBIs. Sarah Ingerick went 1-3 with an RBI and Jordan Butters went 1-2 with a run scored. Wellsboro improved to 16-1 with their 15th consec-

competed in a 5K, a 10K and a beach run. “It was a learning experience for me,” he said. “I felt really good about the first two races and learned a lot about the start of races. I found out that I was faster than I thought I would be and people were actually in my way, but the beach run was more than I should have taken on. “It was a real sense of accomplishment and self confidence to run that first race. I didn’t place or receive any trophies. I was just able to run it.” He also learned about the fashion of running and learned that it wasn’t about being embarrased about the running clothes or the style of running. “I told my wife ‘It’s not about how good you run, it’s how good you look when you cross the finish line.’ Then I would end up asking her if my shoes would match my outfit. I wanted people to know that I was out there to mean business.” Ted started off slow in learning how to run. “You have to start off slow. I don’t worry about how far or how fast I went.I knew it would come to me as long as I stuck with it. Starting off walking was the smartest thing I ever did. It conditioned my legs and my ankles to accept a little more punishment later.” Ted walked three times around the Wellsboro Cemetery and then would run a couple hundred yards and then walk, then run a little, then walk, week after week until he could run the whole way around. After his first race Ted

third off runs scored by Dawson Prough and Kendrick, only to have Danville add two of their own in the top of the fourth and one in the fifth for the win. Dalton Prough went 1-4 with a run scored, as Dawson Prough went 2-4 with two runs scored. Nick Levindoski went 2-4 at the plate with Kendrick adding in 2-4 with three RBIs. Sam Moss went 1-2 with Johnny Rowland adding in a run scored. Wellsboro (11-7) returns to action on Wednesday, May 13, playing host to Williamson.

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Wellsboro’s Kaitlyn Sawyer attempts to place the tag on North Penn-Liberty’s Mariah Berguson as she slides safely into second during the game Friday, May 8. utive victory. On Saturday, the Lady Hornets’ winning streak was halted with a 4-2 loss to Jersey Shore as they played host to the Bulldogs. Jersey Shore jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first inning and added the insur-

ance run in the sixth that held back the Lady Hornets. Wellsboro scored one in the first and one in the fifth. Alexa Singer held the mound allowing four runs and eight hits, while striking out two and allowing three walks.

Jordan Butters went 2-3 at the plate for the Lady Hornets, with Jenny Young going 3-4 with an RBI. Alyssa Yungwirth went 1-4 with a run scored and an RBI and a homerun. Paige Carr went 3-4 with an RBI and Baylea Lehman, 1-3.

Reflections . . . continued from 1-C

runs and seven hits. In relief, James Mundy allowed two hits in the final two innings. Danville took an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning, only to have Wellsboro respond with two of their own with brothers Dalton and Dawson Prough scoring on an RBI single from senior Brett Kendrick. Freshman Johnny Rowland tied the ballgame in the bottom of the third inning as he crossed homeplate, 3-3. Wellsboro added two more in the bottom the

decided to run the Laurel Festival 10K a few months later. It was a race that competitors ran right past his house year after year and he thought it was time he participated. Then everyone he worked with started telling him about the Wineglass Marathon in Corning, which would increase his distance competition to 25K. “I was shocked. I was shocked at how fast I could run the race,” he said. “I kept my focus on the techniques I had been reading about and built myself into a passion for running. “I like going out early in the morning and listening to the robins sing. It is better than listening to the TV, even though I am addicted to the TV,” said Ted. “I am a couch potato, but now I get out a lot more.” From 2012 until 2014, Ted competed in several races including returning to the Laurel 10K, the Wineglass Marathon and the Red Baron Marathon. He ran on his own until March 2014 when he found out about the local running club. Ted then decided he was going to train during the winter and find a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. He thought he would go back to Buffalo or try out the Grand Canyon one in Wellsboro. If he didn’t get a fast time at the Grand Canyon one he would go back to the Wineglass one and try there. The spare bedroom in his house is now the exercise room so he can train and get the muscle imbalances taken care of. After the Wineglass

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Ted Sneshkoff competed in the 2015 Boston Marathon. Marathon in 2013, he competed in the 25K Green Monster trail challenge in Asaph. “I bought a pair of trail shoes and submitted my registration,” he said. “I ran in the woods and couldn’t believe it. It was a learning experience. Out of the six people in my age group, I finished third with a time of three hours and 45 minutes. It was my first and last time.” In the spring 2014 Ted decided on a Thursday in late May that on the fol-

lowing Sunday he would head to Buffalo once again and improve his time from the year before. He wanted to aim for a time below five hours. “I took off running a lot slower than I wanted to,” he said. “Following my form and seeing how good my time was doing and seeing my time at the half way mark, I thinking if I keep this up I could qualify for Boston today. “At mile 16 I was still doing a good pace and was beating my qualifying time

photo by ROBIN E. PALMER

Joe Allen attempts to make the tag on a grounder hit back to the mound as Nathan Tice sprints to first.

by 10 minutes. All of the sudden I hear this tap, tap, tap, tap behind me. I think it is a runner trying to pass me, so I run a little faster. I still hear it, so I run a little faster yet. I still hear it, so I run a little faster. Finally, I look behind me and there is nobody there. I realize it is just the water in my bottle in my backpack sloshing around. “I was racing against myself and it ended up being my fastest mile of the marathon.” Ted wasn’t planning on running this race until three days before the race. He was only planning on a 17-mile training run, so for the first 17 miles, even 18-miles he was doing great. By mile 20, he hit the wall. Mile-22 he thought OK, maybe he wouldn’t qualify. He struggled the last four miles, but he kept going. He kept watching the time tick away, crossing the finish line with three minutes to spare. “It was still no guarantee I would get in. They only take the fastest runners. If all the slots are filled before they get to your time, you are out,” Ted said. He waited to submit an application for the Boston Marathon at the end of September and waited the month for a reply. The time was 1:02 below qualifying and he managed to get in. “Relief,” he explained. He began his training and researching online once again, setting up a 24week program for himself, running for five days a week, progressively adding more miles, along with

adding hill climbs, sprints, tempo runs, anything to work in endurance and even the long easy runs. He started before Christmas in 2014 and between Jan. 1 and the Boston Marathon, Ted logged 650-miles of training on pavement. “I was ready for Boston,” Ted said. “I was impressed. I was expecting people to be sick and tired of all the racers and all the questions, but they weren’t. They were all so helpful. The locals were helpful and telling you what or where you needed to go. Ted paced himself throughout the course, crossing the 5K area around :31.35 and the halfway mark around 1:56.48. He finished the 40K finish line at 3:50.11. He finished 19,853 overall, 11,691 for his gender and 549th in his division. “The training paid off. For me, I felt great. This can now be marked off my bucket list. It was goal for myself. “The best part of Boston was for the fans. I wouldn’t have finished as good as I did if it wouldn’t have been for them. I would have hit the wall in the last three miles if it would not have been for them cheering.” Ted’s next goal is competing in the North Pole Marathon “How many thousands of people have ran the Boston Marathon and how many people have ran the North Pole Marathon. I know I can do it. I know I can run the 26.2 miles on the frozen tundra. It is just the question of getting there.”

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The Gazette, Wednesday, May 13, 2015

weekly sports roUNDUp . . . tUesDAy, MAy 5 VARSITY BASEBALL Cowanesque Valley 16, Bucktail 4 at BUCKTAIL 0 8 3 0 5 -16 11 4 C. VALLEY BUCKTAIL 0 0 3 0 1 -4 4 5 COWANESQUE VALLEY —Chris Lingle, Nevin Stiles (4) and Brendon Bell; BUCKTAIL — T. Miller, J. Kanouff and K. Probst; COWANESQUE VALLEY TOP HITTERS — Caleb Fitzwater 2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Matt Freeman 1-3, 3 runs, 2 RBIs; Tyler Melko 2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Colton Vinluan 3-4, run, 4 RBIs; Brendon Bell 1-2, 2 runs; Nevin Stiles 1-2, run, RBI; Nick Vasco 1-4, run, 3 RBIs; TOP BUCKTAIL HITTERS — Ravasdorf 2-3, run, RBI; K. Probst 1-3, run, RBI; RECORDS — Cowanesque Valley 5-12;

weDNesDAy, MAy 6 VARSITY SOFTBALL Wellsboro 5, Athens 1 at ATHENS WELLSBORO 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 -5 X X ATHENS 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -1 X X WELLSBORO — Alexa Singer and Paige Carr; ATHENS — Aubrey Allen and Jensen Dunkling WELLSBORO TOP HITTERS — Alexa Singer 1-3, RBI; Sarah Ingerick 3-4, run, RBI, 2B; Jordan Butters 1-3, run; Jenny Young 1-4, run, 2B; Baylea Lehman 2-3, 2 RBIs; 3B; Alyssa Yungwirth 1-3, RBI; TOP ATHENS HITTERS — Jensen Dunkling 1-2; Reagan Lynch 1-2; RECORDS – Wellsboro 15-1 (121 NTL);

North Penn-Liberty 12, Towanda 8 at NORTH PENN-LIBERTY (Mansfield) TOWANDA 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 -8 7 4 NP-LIBERTY 4 0 3 1 3 1 0-12 10 3 TOWANDA — Hawley, Vargeson (1) and Terry; NORTH PENN-LIBERTY — Mariah Berguson, Kristina Buchanan (5) and Jillian Berguson; TOP TOWANDA HITTERS — S. Ritts 1-4, 2 RBIs; M. Ross 2-4; S. Hawley 2-3, 2B, 3 RBIs; K. Ruff 1-3, RBI; TOP NORTH PENN-LIBERTY HITTERS — Kristina Buchanan 2-4, 3B, 3 RBIs; Emma Koppenhaven 3-3, 3B, 2 RBIs; Lauren Smith 2-3, 3B; Abby Heatley 1-2, RBI; Emily Schrader 1-3, RBI; RECORDS — North Penn-Liberty 6-7;

VARSITY BASEBALL Sayre 10, Williamson 1 at WILLIAMSON SAYRE 3 0 6 0 0 0 1 -10 10 1 WILLIAMSON 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 5 3 SAYRE — Rogers, Murrelle and Harbst; WILLIAMSON — Chase Austin, Anthony Bastian and Ryan Sargent; TOP SAYRE HITTERS — J. Wheeler 1-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Sweet 2-3, 2 runs, RBI; Williams 2-3, run, RBI; S. Wheeler 1-3, run; Esposito 1-3, run; Felt 2-2, run; TOP WILLIAMSON HITTERS — Jon Daley 1-3; Daltyn Confer 1-3, run; Anthony Bastian 1-3; Matt Learn 1-3; Ryan Sargent 1-3;

North Penn-Mansfield 6, Towanda 0 at NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD TOWANDA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 1 1 NP-MANS 0 0 0 6 0 0 -6 11 2 TOWANDA — Place, Pierce (5) and James; NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD — JP Shaw and Steven Bohnert; TOP TOWANDA HITTERS — Place 1-3; TOP NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD HITTERS — Jarrod Burd 13, run, 2 RBIs; Bryce Zaparzynski 1-4, run, RBI; Nathan Tice 2-3, run; Zach Kriner 2-3, run, RBI; Carl Dinger 1-3, run; Kipper Hillson 2-2, RBI, 2B; RECORDS — North Penn-Mansfield 8-5-1;

tHUrsDAy, MAy 7 DISTRICT IV CLASS AA TEAM TENNIS at BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY SEMI FINALS — Lewisburg def. South Williamsport 4-1; Galeton def. Selinsgrove 4-0; FINALS — Galeton def. Lewisburg 4-1;

VARSITY SOFTBALL North Penn-Liberty 7, Williamson 2 at WILLIAMSON NP-LIBERTY 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 -7 X 1 WILLIAMSON -2 X X NORTH PENN-LIBERTY — Mariah Berguson and Jillian Berguson; WILLIAMSON — Emma Durst and Kendra Colegrove; NORTH PENN-LIBERTY — Emily Strange 3-3, 2 RBIs; Abby Heatley 2-4, 3B; Britta Berguson RBI; Lauren Smith 1-3; Marian Berguson 1-3, 3B, RBI; McKenzie Payne RBI; Jillian Berguson 1-2, 2 RBIs; WILLIAMSON — Sarah Bates 3B; Sam Herrington 3-4, 2B, 3B; Makayla Butz 1-3, 2B; RBI; RECORDS — North Penn-Liberty 7-7;

FrIDAy, MAy 8 VARSITY SOFTBALL Wellsboro 6, North Penn-Liberty 2 at WELLSBORO NP-LIBERTY 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 -2 X X WELLSBORO 1 4 0 1 0 0 X -6 X X NORTH PENN-LIBERTY — Kristina Buchanan, Emily Strange (4) and Lauren Smith; WELLSBORO — Alyssa Yungwirth, Alexa Singer (5) and Paige Carr; TOP NORTH PENN-LIBERTY HITTERS — Lauren Smith 2-3, 2B, run; Mariah Berguson 1-3, 2B, RBI; TOP WELLSBORO HITTERS — Alexa Singer 1-2, 2B; Darci Warriner 2-2, RBI; Alyssa Yungwirth 2-2, run, 2 RBIs, 2B; Sarah Ingerick 1-3, RBI; Jordan Butters 1-2, run; RECORDS — Wellsboro 16-1; North Penn-Liberty 7-8;

Cowanesque Valley 11, Canton 2 at COWANESQUE VALLEY CANTON 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 -2 3 5 C. VALLEY 1 1 3 2 1 3 -11 13 0

CANTON — Kelsey Griffen, Maggy Machmer (6) and Lauryn Watkins; COWANESQUE VALLEY — Taylor Hager and Jessi Prutsman; TOP CANTON HITTERS — Watkins 1-3, run; Shay 1-2; Wesneski 1-1; TOP COWANESQUE VALLEY HITTERS — Maddy Hatch 2-3, run; Becky Plummer 3-3, 2 runs, RBI; Jessi Prutsman 3-4, 2 runs, RBI; Whitney Earl 2-4, RBI; Julia Draper 1-1, RBI; RECORDS — Cowanesque Valley 8-7;

VARSITY BASEBALL Canton 12, Cowanesque Valley 1 at COWANESQUE VALLEY CANTON 3 6 1 0 2 -12 14 0 C. VALLEY 0 1 0 0 0 -1 3 4 CANTON — Tyler Cole, Clayton Tymeson (4) and T. Butcher; COWANESQUE VALLEY — Nevin Stiles, Matt Freeman (3) and Brendon Bell; TOP CANTON HITTERS — Travis Butcher 2-4, 2 runs; Mason Moore 2-4, 2 runs, RBI; Trevor Route 3-3, 2 runs, 5 RBIs; Tyler Cole 1-2, 2 runs; John Bowman 2-3, run, RBI; Robbins 2-3, 3 runs, RBI; TOP COWANESQUE VALLEY HITTERS — Matt Freeman 1-3; Jace Bieser 1-1, RBI; Chris Lingle 1-2; RECORDS — Cowanesque Valley 5-13;

North Penn-Mansfield 13, Wellsboro 1 at WELLSBORO NP-MANS 6 0 5 1 1 -13 16 2 WELLSBORO 0 0 0 1 0 -1 6 3 NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD — Jarrod Burd, Brandan Holleran (5) and Steven Bohnert; WELLSBORO — Joe Allen, James Mundy (3) and Nick Tremper; TOP NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD HITTERS — Joel Whitteker 2-3, 3 runs; Jarrod Burd 3-4, run, 2 RBIs; Bryce Zaparzynski 4-5, 2 runs, 4 RBIs; Brandon Hill 1-2, 2 runs, RBI; Kipper Hillson 3-5, run, 3 RBIs; TOP WELLSBORO HITTERS — Larry Walters 1-1, 2B; Kozuhowski 1-1; Dawson Prough 1-1; Joe Allen 1-1; Sam Moss 1-1; John Rowland 1-1; RECORDS — North Penn-Mansfield 9-5-1; Wellsboro 11-6;

Northeast Bradford 11, Williamson 9 at NORTHEAST BRADFORD WILLIAMSON 1 0 0 0 0 7 1 -9 10 3 NEB 2 0 3 2 2 2 -11 12 3 WILLIAMSON — Daltyn Confer, Matt Learn (3) and Ryan Sargent; NORTHEAST BRADFORD — Bryan Ford, Joby Leiser (6), Nate Chilson (6), Adam Ford (6); TOP WILLIAMSON HITTERS — Anthony Bastian 1-2; Chase Austin 1-1, run, 2 RBIs; Daltyn Confer 1-2; Matt Learn 1-3, run, RBI; Ryan Sargent 1-1; Colin Heilbrun 3-3, 2 runs, RBI; TOP NORTHEAST BRADFORD HITTERS — Brian Horton 3-3, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; David Ford 2-2, 2 runs; Garret Smith 2-3, run; Tyler Emick 2-4, run, 3 RBIs; Aaron Pifer 2-3, 2 runs, RBIs; RECORDS — Williamson 4-13;

sAtUrDAy, MAy 9 VARSITY GIRLS TRACK NTL CHAMPIONSHIPS at ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM SCORING — 1. Athens 176, Wellsboro 130; 3. Towanda 66; 4. Wyalusing 63.50; 5. Canton 67; 6. North Penn-Mansfield 52; 7. Northeast Bradford 60; 8. Sayre 41.75; 9. Troy 33.75; 10. Williamson 27; TOP 8 FINISHERS 100 METERS — 1. Breana Gambrell (At) 12.12; 2. Jada Jackson (We) 12.60; 3. Lauren Bleggi (We) 12.88; 4. Brooke Ward (Ca) 13.00; 5. Morgan Sutton (Wy) 13.09; 6. Lauren Risch (Tow) 13.30; 7. Naomi Lynnwood (Wya) 13.48; 8. Kelsey Bristol (Tr) DQ; 200 METERS — 1. Emily Lunger (At) 25.42; 2. Breana Gambrell (At) 26.92; 3. Lauren Bleggi (We) 27.12; 4. Morgan Sutton (Wy) 27.20; 5. Brooke Ward (Ca) 27.25; 6. Ally Tama (Tow) 27.57; 7. Lindsey Graver (We) 28.16; 8. Naomi Lynnwood (Wy) 28.18; 400 METERS — 1. Emily Lunger (At) 1:00.07; 2. Ryan Hughes (Wi) 1:01.77; 3. Shanell Baglini (At) 1:02.20; 4. Morgan Sutton (Wy) 1:02.50; 5. Brooke Ward (Ca) 1:04.99; 6. Sarah Cuno (At) 1:05.23; 7. Lyndsey Payne (NPM) 1:05.58; 8. Caitlynn Butler (We) 1:09.29; 800 METERS — 1. Shanell Baglini (At) 2:29.90; 2. Sydney Beeman (Sa) 2:36.85; 3. Camryn Keane (We) 2:37.63; 4. Logan Wilson (NPM) 2:38.57; 5. Lyndsey Payne (NPM) 2:40.31; 6. Brittany Weiskopff (NPM) 2:45.84; 7. Annie Sweeney (We) 2:47.95; 8. Veronica Morrison (Wy) 2:48.97; 1600 METERS — 1. Anna Bleggi (We) 5:32.84; 2. Randi Jennings (Ca) 5:50.16; 3. Brittany Weiskopff (NPM) 5:52.78; 4. Emily Madigan (At) 5:54.55; 5. Sydney Beeman (Sa) 6:00.92; 6. Karli Moyer (NEB) 6:04.53; 7. Courtney Case (Tr) 6:12.21; 8. Rachel Sparling (Ca) 6:22.19; 3200 METERS — 1. Randi Jennings (Ca) 13:06.01; 2. Karli Moyer (NEB) 13:25.86; 3. Janessa Davis (We) 13:27.98; 4. Courtney Case (Tr) 13:46.28; 5. Emily Madigan (At) 14:01.50; 6. Nikki Womer (Wi) 14:30.48; 7. Cheyanne Youse (Wi) 14:51.00; 8. Dani Belles (Sa) 14:57.51; 100 HURDLES — 1. Lydia Werner (NEB) 15.39; 2. Cassie McDonald (At) 16.24; 3. Jocelyn Burns (At) 17.01; 4. Haley Zuchowski (We) 17.11; 5. Missy Ciprich (Wy) 17.28; 6. Pearl Hess (Ca) 17.88; 7. Naomi Lynnwood (Wy) DQ; 300 HURDLES — 1. Lydia Werner (NEB) 48.12; 2. Cassie McDonald (At) 49.86; 3. Haley Zuchowski (We) 50.70; 4. Missy Ciprich (Wy) 54.18; 5. Pearl Hess (Ca) 54.60; 6. Caitlynn Butler (We) 55.34; 7. Abigail Thoman (At) 56.73; 8. Ashley VanHorn (Wy) 1:01.60; 4X100 RELAY — 1. Wellsboro (Lauren Bleggi, Raisa Rogers, Lindsey Graver, Jada Jackson) 50.85; 2. Towanda 53.23; 3. Canton 53.53; 4. Athens 54.66; 5. Sayre 55.13; 6. Troy 55.84; 7. Wyalusing 56.09; 8. Williamson 59.19; 4X400 RELAY — 1. Athens 4:18.08; 2. Towanda 4:22.69; 3. Sayre 4:32.65; 4. Wellsboro (Camryn Keane, Haley Zuchowski, Raisa Rogers, Annie Sweeney) 4:35.51; 5. Wyalusing 4:38.67; 6. North Penn-Mansfield (Alysa Davey-Bostic, Lyndsey Payne, Brittany Weiskopff, Logan Wilson) 4:44.39; 7. Williamson (Paige Swartz, Morgan Cady, Nikki Womer, Ryan Hughes) 4:52.12; 8. Troy 5:08.73; 4X800 RELAY — 1. Wellsboro (Camryn Keane, Caitlynn Butler, Janessa Davis, Annie Sweeney)

Special Olympians compete in the pool Tioga County Special Olympics held their annual swimming competition at Mansfield University’s swimming pool on May 3. In the shallow end of the pool, Stephanie Darby, Ray Witherow, Alli Jerzak and Theresa Button claimed first place in the 25 meter walk, while Janene Miller and Nicolas Pelonia garnered second. In the 25 meter freestyle, Theresa Button, Janene Miller and Ray Witherow took first place with Stephanie Darby and Alli Jerzak taking second place overall. Jerzak and Miller returned to action with a first place finish in the 25 meter backstroke, while Darby and Button claimed second in the event. In the full length of the pool action, Matt Sayres and Emily Preston garnered a first place in the 50 meter butterfly, while Jesse Monks, Billy Moore, Chris Swain, Kelsey Simmonds, Emily Preston, Catterina Ace, Matt Sayres and Kathi Moore posted a first place in the 50 meter freestyle. Ben Steffen and Mercedies Ace took second in the freestyle. Matt Sayers, Billy Moore, Kathi Moore and Catterina Ace claimed a first place in the 50 meter backstroke, while Emily Preston and Mercedies 10:59.59; 2. Canton 11:11.54; 3. Athens 11:22.25; 4. Wyalusing 12:05.78; 5. Sayre 12:08.61; 6. Northeast Bradford 13:04.28; 7. Williamson (Paige Swartz, Jane Hurd, Cheyanne Youse, Nikki Womer) 13:21.06; HIGH JUMP — 1. Emily Lunger (At) 5-03; 2. Lydia Werner (NEB) 4-11; 3. Raisa Rogers (We) 4-09; 4. Alysa Davey-Bostic (NPM) 4-09; 5. Morgan Cady (Wi) 4-07; 6. Mikayla Feil (We) 4-07; 7. Kelsey Bristol (Tr) 4-05; 7. Missy Ciprich (Wy) 4-05; 7. Madelyn Edsell (Wy) 4-05; 7. Madison Harding (Sa) 4-05; POLE VAULT — 1. Ally Tama (Tow) 8-08; 2. Reileigh Wilson (NPM) 8-08; 3. Joey Taft (We) 8-02; 4. Tiffany Newton (Wy) 7-08; 4. Adriana Vaskas (Wy) 7-008; 6. Matthea Robbins (Sa) 7-02; 7. Autumn McGrath (Wy) 7-02; 8. Melody Benner (We) 6-08; LONG JUMP — 1. Jada Jackson (We) 17-11; 2. Breana Gambrell (At) 17-08.75; 3. Lydia Werner (NEB) 16-02; 4. Alysa Davey-Bostic (NPM) 16-00.50; 5. Lindsey Graver (We) 15-11.50; 6. Shanelle Baglini (At) 1506.75; 7. Ryan Hughes (Wi) 15-05; 8. Madelyn Edsell (Wy) 14-08; TRIPLE JUMP — 1. Jada Jackson (We) 36-02.75; 2. Breana Gambrell (At) 35-11; 3. Alysa Davey-Bostic (NPM) 35-05.50; 4. Lauren Risch (Tow) 33-04; 5. Samantha Davenport (NPM) 32-05.25; 6. Cassidy Bellows (Ca) 32-02; 7. Lindsey Graver (We) 32-02; 8. Sarah Cuno (At) 32-01; SHOT PUT — 1. Jessica Tice (Tow) 34-02.75; 2. Jenn Shults (Tr) 3204; 3. Emily Garrity (Sa) 30-02; 4. Sarah Dawsey (Tow) 30-01.25; 5. Hannah Bennett (At) 29-06; 6. Marisa Voda (Wy) 28-07.50; 7. Katherine Shenot (At) 28-01.25; 8. Kaitlyn Garverick (NPM) 27-04; DISCUS — 1. Jenn Shults (Tr) 9809; 2. Suzanna Searles (At) 95-08; 3. Molly Ball (Sa) 83-08; 4. Jessica Tice (Tow) 81-10; 5. Breana Millard (Tr) 8103; 6. Sierra Gehringer (Wi) 80-10; 7. Emilee Allie (NEB) 80-05; 8. Jennica Rockwell (Ca) 78-01; JAVELIN — 1. Morgan Westbrook (At) 111-01; 2. Sarah Dawsey (Tow) 106-04.50; 3. Taylor Conrad (At) 9809; 4. Jordan Kerrick (At) 98-08; 5. Veronica Morrison (Wy) 97-01; 6. Megan McClelland (Wy) 94-04; 7. Samantha Spurgeon (We) 89-08.50; 8. Ally Koss (Tow) 88-03;

VARSITY BOYS TRACK NTL CHAMPIONSHIPS at ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM SCORING — 1. Northeast Bradford 110; 2. Wellsboro 96; 3. Athens 96; 4. Sayre 86; 5. Wyalusing 84; 6. Canton 77; 7. Towanda 73; 8. Williamson 33; 9. North Penn-Mansfield 27; 10. Troy 16; TOP 8 FINISHERS 100 METERS — 1. Kalen Keathley (At) 11.33; 2. Mike Pietropola (We) 11.40; 3. Noah Barnett (Ca) 11.44; 4. Cody Vanryn (Ca) 11.56; 5. Brieux Thibaut (We) 11.58; 6. Derek Frederick (Wy) 11.68; 7. Ethan Ace (Wy) 11.72; 8. Larry Nicholas (Tow) 11.73; 200 METERS — 1. Noah Barnett (Ca) 22.78; 2. Cody Vanryn (Ca) 22.80; 3. Kalen Keathley (At) 23.04; 4. Brieux Thibaut (We) 23.34; 5. Ethan Ace (Wy) 23.68; 6. Ben Vosburg (At) 23.79; 7. Dillon Ford (NPM) 23.85; 8. Kieron Smethers (We) 23.86; 400 METERS — 1. Noah Barnett (Ca) 50.95; 2. Kieron Smethers (We) 52.15; 3. Cody Vanryn (Ca) 52.54; 4. Dillon Ford (NPM) 52.99; 5. Griffin Sites (Tow) 53.02; 6. Ryan Segar (At) 53.49; 7. Breiux Thibaut (We) 53.95; 8. Jordan Schools (Wy) 54.29; 800 METERS — 1. Adam Moore (Sa) 2:01.33; 2. Simon Smith (Tow) 2:04.57; 3. Ryan Segar (At) 2:05.26; 4. Derek Allabaugh (NEB) 2:06.29; 5. Matt Woodruff (Wy) 2:08.46; 6. Nick Sweet (Sa) 2:09.20; 7. Levi Upham (NEB) 2:09.43; 8. Matt Dunkle (Tr) 2:10.55; 1600 METERS — 1. Simon Smith (Tow) 4:33.71; 2. Levi Upham (NEB) 4:39.20; 3. Nick Sweet (Sa) 4:40.97; 4. Gabe Herbst (At) 4:42.99; 5. Brennan Gleckner (Ca) 4:43.05; 6. Jacob Culkin (Tr) 4:51.83; 7. Nathan Bonham (Wi) 4:53.25; 8. Isaac Leach (We) 5:02.92; 3200 METERS — 1. Simon Smith (Tow) 10:18.37; 2. Levi Up-

rison) def. Muncy 1 (Josh Lloyd/ Justin Kramer) 6-3, 6-4; Montoursville 1 (Collin Payne/Nate Ripley) def. Hughesville 2 (Sean Thomas/Joe Leggeri) 6-4, 6-3; South Williamsport 1 (Logan Wein/Eric Reaser) def. Jersey Shore 2 (Evan Jenkins/Adam Kiess) 7-6, 6-1; Towanda 1 (Dawson Wright/ Matt McNeal) def. Shikellamy 2 (Noah Cooper/Mike Berry) 6-0, 6-0; Danville 2 (Jon Hauck/Andrew Tuchman) def. Wellsboro 1 (Tyler Kennedy/Cameron Berson) 6-3, 7-0; Selinsgrove 1 (Hareem Zain/Sam Bailey) def. Bloomsburg 2 (Cong Zheng/Jack Preston) 6-0, 6-2; Lewisburg 1 (Tyler Spinello/ Tim Sprunt) def. Central Columbia 2 (Avery Pruden/Josh Levitski) 6-0, 6-0; SECOND ROUND Hughesville 1 def. Central Columbia 1 (6-0, 6-0); Lewisburg 2 def. Galeton 2 (6-2, 7-5); Mifflinburg 1 def. Milton 1 (6-1, 6-0); Danville 1 def. Selinsgrove 2 (6-4, 6-3; Galeton 1 def. Loyalsock 2 (6-1, 6-4); Montoursville 1 def. South Williamsport 1 (7-5, 7-6; Towanda 1 def. Danville 2 (7-5, 6-0; Lewisburg 1 def. Selinsgrove 1 (6-0, 6-0; THIRD ROUND Hughesville 1 def. Lewisburg 2 (62, 6-4); Mifflinsburg 1 def. Danville 1 (6-2, 6-2); Galeton 1 def. Montoursville 1 (6-1, 6-0); Lewisburg 1 def. Towanda 1 (6-0, 6-2);

VARSITY BASEBALL Williamson 19, Addison 7 photo provided

Matt Sayres, Catterina Ace and Billy Moore (from left) are Tioga County Special Olympian swimmers chosen to compete at the State Games to be held at Penn State in June. Ace took second. Kelsey Simmonds, Jesse Monks and Chris Swain crossed the finish line with top honors in the 25 meter backstroke, while Ben Steffen followed in second place. Claiming first place in the 25 meter freestyle was Jesse Monks, Bill Moore and Chris Swain, while Ben Steffen and Kelsey Simmonds finished second. ham (NEB) 10:32.45; 3. Gabe Herbst (At) 10:40.18; 4. Austin Senn-Bishop (NEB) 10:47.96; 5. Keegan Beard (Tr) 10:49.38; 6. Brennan Gleckner (Ca) 11:06.58; 7. Jacob Culkin (Tr) 11:16.25; 8. Kale Weidner (Tr) 11:19.55; 110 HURDLES — 1. Devin Outman (Wi) 16.27; 2. Jack Chambers (We) 17.18; 3. Anthony Wells (At) 17.19; 4. Ben Williams (Wi) 17.64; 5. Mitchell Schools (Wy) 17.66; 6. Michael Williams (NEB) 17.67; 7. Marcos Velazques (Sa) 17.70; 8. Braden Priester (At) 18.53; 300 HURDLES — 1. Jack Chambers (We) 41.88; 2. Mitchell Schools (Wy) 43.11; 3. Sam Beers (NEB) 43.44; 4. Mike May (Ca) 44.11; 5. Michael Williams (NEB) 44.79; 6. Ben Williams (Wi) 44.88; 7. Justin Haley (Wy) 47.29; 8. Braden Priester (At) 47.30; 4X100 RELAY — 1. Wellsboro (Nick Marple, Kieron Smethers, Rich Tardieu, Mike Pietropola) 44.92; 2. Athens 45.05; 3. Wyalusing 45.44; 4. Towanda 45.73; 5. Northeast Bradford 47.31; 6. Sayre 47.94; 7. Williamson (George Reynolds, David Laurens, Allen Heckler, Ben Williams) 54.61; 8. Troy, DQ; 4X400 RELAY — 1. Canton 3:36.08; 2. Sayre 3:36.20; 3. Towanda 3:36.92; 4. Northeast Bradford 3:37.12; 5. Athens 3:45.94; 6. Wyalusing 3:49.00; 7. Williamson (Ben Williams, Ben Brubaker, Nate Bonham, Brandon Womer) 4:00.50; 8. Wellsboro (Jack Chambers, Jacob Singer, Devan Warner, Isaac Leach) 4:04.54; 4X800 RELAY — 1. Sayre 8:33.97; 2. Wyalusing 8:38.46; 3. Athens 8:48.74; 4. Northeast Bradford 8:54.72; 5. Towanda 9:22.20; 6. Williamson (Caleb Bieser, Madden Doud, Evan Miller, George Reynolds) 10:56.44; HIGH JUMP — 1. Nick Marple (We) 5-08; 2. Kieron Smethers (We) 5-08; 3. Rich Tardieu (We) 5-06; 4. Marcos Velazquez (Sa) 5-06; 5. Michael Davis (At) 5-06; 6. Terron Millard (Wy) 5-06; 7. Connor Hess (Ca) 5-06; 8. Joe Moyer (At) 5-04; POLE VAULT — 1. Tyler Solomon (At) 12-09; 2. Derek Frederick (Wy) 12-09; 3. Dan Nash (Sa) 11-03; 4. Todd Koss (Tow) 11-03; 5. Derek Nybeck (NPM) 11-03; 6. Jordan Buck (Sa) 10-03; 7. Trey Burlingame (Tow) 9-09; 8. Nick Shaffer (Wy) 9-09; LONG JUMP — 1. Joey Galizia (Sa) 20-10; 2. Marcos Velazquez (Sa) 19-05.50; 3. Malachi Washington (Ca) 19-05; 4. Ethan Ace (Wy) 19-05; 5. Steven Yates (Tow) 18-10.75; 6.

Kathi Moore, Emily Preston and Mercedies Ace garnered a first place finish in the 50 meter breaststroke, with Catterina Ace coming in second. The Tioga County Special Olympian committee was allotted three spots for the State Games to be held at Penn State in June. Those chosen from Tioga County were Matt Sayres, Catterina Ace and Billy Moore. Payton Lewis (At) 18-10.50; 7. Devin Outman (Wi) 18-10.25; 8. Brandon Womer (Wi) 18-08; TRIPLE JUMP — 1. Joey Galizia (Sa) 42-10.25; 2. Jordan Schools (Wy) 41-09; 3. Griffin Sites (Tow) 39-10; 4. Rich Tardieu (We) 39-08.50; 5. Brieux Thibaut (We) 39-04.75; 6. Kyle Robinson (Wy) 38-08.50; 7. Malachi Washington (Ca) 38-08.25; 8. Payton Lewis (At) 38-04; SHOT PUT — 1. Zach Darling (NEB) 49-06.50; 2. Dustin Voda (Wy) 44-11.50; 3. Jed Palfryman (Tow) 4409; 4. Alan Vough (NEB) 44-00; 5. Andy Seeley (NEB) 42-09.50; 6. Warner Mendoza (Wy) 41-02; 7. Emory Armitage (Tow) 39-09.50; 8. Jonas Benner (We) 39-05.75; DISCUS — 1. Derek Allabaugh (NEB) 137-05; 2. Zach Darling (NEB) 133-10; 3. Alan Vough (NEB) 122-08; 4. Layton Calkins (Tr) 121-02; 5. Ryan Turner (NPM) 116-09; 6. Jeremiah Whalen (Wi) 112-09; 7. Zachary Hatch (Sa) 106-03; 8. William Lupkowski (We) 104-03; JAVELIN — 1. Bo Burleigh (NPM) 168-00; 2. Andy Seeley (NEB) 16705; 3. Matt Bryan (At) 150-02; 4. Joe Moyer (At) 149-06; 5. Alec Morris (NEB) 141-11; 6. Brandon Lamphier (We) 137-05.50; 7. Derek Nybeck (NPM) 133-05; 8. Caden Williams (At) 132-03;

DISTRICT IV CLASS AA DOUBLES TENNIS at WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL FIRST ROUND Hughesville 1 (Mitchel Thomas/ Ian Hufnagel) def. Muncy 2 (Jeremy Lloyd/Chris Ross) 6-0, 6-0; Central Columbia 1 (Eric Fitzgerald/Derek Scatena) def. Jersey Shore 1 (Jacob Butzler/Todd Sanford) 6-2, 6-2; Galeton 2 (John Parsell/Jacob Batterson) def. Bloomsburg 1 (Joe Kurelja/Adam Kopitsky) 6-0, 6-4; Lewisburg 2 (Matt Still/Jack Schroeder) def. Montoursville 2 (Casey Haas/Zach Myers) 6-2, 6-0; Mifflinburg 1 (Matt Southerton/ Sam Beiler) def. South Williamsport 2 (Mason McClain/Bryce Brewer) 6-3, 6-1; Milton 1 (Steven Yordy/Alex Pace) def. Towanda 2 (Tyler Basse/ Anthony Vogel) 7-6, 6-2; Selinsgrove 2 (Thomas Lemons/Garrett Benner) def. Shikellamy 1 (Justin Eroh/Jake Miller) 6-3, 6-3; Danville 1 (Chris Zhang/Aiden Kennedy) def. Loyalsock 1 (Tommy Criswell/Bryan Patel) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; Galeton 1 (Mitchell Smith/David Rigas) def. Mifflinburg 2 (Ian Reish/Lucas Payson) 6-0, 6-0; Loyalsock 2 (Nikhil Sajja/Dan Har-

at ADDISON WILLIAMSON 2 5 1 2 2 1 6 -19 21 7 ADDISON 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 -7 7 4 WILLIAMSON — Anthony Bastian, Chase Austin (6) and Ryan Sargent; ADDISON — Erik Bruce, John Rayeski (5), Wade English (5) and G. Allen; TOP WILLIAMSON HITTERS — Jon Daley 3-6, 2 runs, RBI; Hunter Sackett 4-5, 4 runs, 2 RBIs; Anthony Bastian 4-6, 4 runs, 3 RBIs; Matt Learn 2-4, run, 3 RBIs; Carl Gorg 2-2, run; Colin Heilbrun 3-4, 3 runs, 2 RBIs; TOP ADDISON HITTERS — Ryan Madigan 2-3, 2 runs, RBI; Jared Baker 1-3, 2 runs, RBI; Gehrin Allen 1-4, 2 RBIs; Brion Markell 1-2; Nick Miller 1-1; RECORDS — Williamson 5-13;

MoNDAy, MAy 11 VARSITY SOFTBALL Jersey Shore 4, Wellsboro 2

at WELLSBORO JERSEY SHORE 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 -4 9 4 WELLSBORO 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 8 1 JERSEY SHORE — Rebecca Caputo and Jess Willetts; WELLSBORO — Alexa Singer and Paige Carr; TOP JERSEY SHORE HITTERS — Caputo 2-4, 2B; Kaite Cowfer 1-2, RBI; Brianna Stetts 1-2, RBI; Jess Willetts RBI; TOP WELLSBORO HITTERS — Jordan Butters 2-3; Jenny Young 3-4, RBI; Alyssa Yungwirth 1-4, run, RBI, HR; Paige Carr 3-4, RBI; Baylea Lehman 1-3; RECORDS — Wellsboro 16-2;

North Penn-Liberty 10, Canton 3

at CANTON NP-LIBERTY 1 2 0 3 3 1 0 -10 10 2 CANTON 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -3 7 6 NORTH PENN-LIBERTY — Maggy Machmer, Kelsey Griffen (6), Kayla Ward (7) and Caitlin McFall; NORTH PENN-LIBERTY — Mariah Berguson and Jillian Berguson; TOP CANTON HITTERS — Maggy Machmer 2-4; Evelyn Katona 1-2, RBI; Lauryn Watkins 1-3, 2 RBIs; TOP NORTH PENN-LIBERTY HITTERS — Abby Heatley 1-3, 3 run HR; Lauren Smith 2-4, RBI; Mariah Berguson 2-4, RBI; Emily Strange 2-4, RBI; Jillian Berguson 2-3, 2 RBIs; McKenzie Payne 1-3, RBI; RECORDS — North Penn-Liberty 8-8;

VARSITY BASEBALL Danville 6, Wellsboro 5

at WELLSBORO DANVILLE 3 0 0 2 1 0 -6 X X WELLSBORO 2 1 2 0 0 0 -5 X X DANVILLE — Fisher, Webb (4); WELLSBORO — Sam Moss, James Mundy and Nick Tremper; TOP DANVILLE HITTERS — n/a; TOP WELLSBORO HITTERS — Dalton Prough 1-4, run; Dawson Prough 2-4, 2 runs; Nick Levindoski 2-4; Brett Kendrick 2-4, 3 RBIs, run; Sam Moss 1-2; Johnny Rowland run; RECORDS — Wellsboro 11-7;

North Penn-Mansfield 15, Williamson 0

at WILLIAMSON NP-MANSFIELD 0 2 4 2 0 7 -15 15 1 WILLIAMSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 4 3 NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD — Carl Dinger and Steven Bohnert; WILLIAMSON — n/a; stats n/a; RECORDS — North Penn-Mansfield 11-5-1;

states . . . continued from 1-C action, adding to the Tigers’ tally with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Parquin McGurrin. In doubles action, David Rigas and John Parsell dropped the 7-5, 6-3 loss to Jimmy Tressler and Jack Habeb, while Jacob Batterson and Cooper Sunderlin wrapped up the action at the number two doubles with the 6-2, 6-1 win over Sahil Garg and Chris McGargh. “It is absolutely a blessing to be able to take these kids this far,” said coach Dan Brelo. “It is such a priviledge. They are so talented and every one of them is still so coachable.” This is the third consecutive year for junior Tyler Dugan to compete in the PIAA team championships, while Eli Trimbur, Mitchell Smith, David Rigas, John Parsell and Jacob Batterson return for their second sea-

teNNIs FACts PIAA CLASS AA SINGLES • FIRST ROUND & QUARTERFINALS May 22 @ Hershey Galeton’s Tyler Dugan and Eli Trimbur • SEMIS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS May 23 @ Hershey

son and Cooper Sunderlin enters his first season at the state level. Galeton advances in to the quarterfinals on Friday, May 15 with Sewickley Academy, District XII’s champion, after they secured the 5-0 victory over Bedford. The quarterfinals will take place at the Hershey Racquet Club, in Hershey at 6:30 p.m. The winner of the quarterfinals will advance to take on the winner of Holy Ghost (1-1) and Moravian Academy (11-1), at Hershey Racquet Club on Saturday, May 16, in the semi-finals

PIAA CLASS AA TEAM • FIRST ROUND Galeton 3-2 win over Scranton Prep • QUARTERFINALS Friday, May 15 @ Hershey • SEMIFINALS/FINALS Saturday, May 16

at 1:30, followed with the PIAA championships at 5:30 p.m. Mitchell Smith and David Rigas paired for the District IV Class AA doubles competition, advancing throug to the semifinals,where they suffered a loss to Lewisburg’s Tyler Spinello and Tim Sprunt with scores of 6-1 and 6-2. Galeton’s second set of doubles, John Parsell and Jacob Batterson were eliminated from the District IV Class AA doubles competition after a second round loss to Lewisburg’s Matt Still and Jack Schroeder.

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Keuka College Baseball Williamson Class of 2014

The Keuka College baseball team concluded the 2015 season splitting a nonconference doubleheader at Alfred State Tuesday, May 5. Senior Cameron Hood (Macedon, N.Y.) earned his first career win, allowing one run on four hits with three strikeouts over six innings as Keuka prevailed 4-1 in the opener. Seniors Conner Anderson (Missoula, Mont.) and Jon Borchert (Upper Arlington, Ohio) each went 2-for-4 with an RBI, while classmate Jake Burachalk (Binghamton, N.Y.) added an RBI in the win for the Wolfpack. In the season finale, Alfred State handed Keuka a 15-6 defeat as the two schools combined for 21 runs on 30 hits with seven errors. Four freshmen had RBI in the loss for the Wolfpack. John Rizzo (Auburn, N.Y.) was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, Alex Cerrone (Floral Park, N.Y.) was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, Joe Marasco (Queensbury, N.Y.) was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and Alec Bowie (Sparta, N.J.) was 2-for-3 with an RBI in the finale. With his single in the third, Burachalk equaled Borchert’s school-record for hits in a season (51). Alfred State scored nine runs in the first two innings before the Green and Gold pushed across an unearned run in the top of the third. Cerrone added an RBI double in the fourth, but the Pioneers struck for two runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to lead 15-2. The Wolfpack answered with four runs in the top of the seventh but were unable to complete the comeback. Marasco and Rizzo each had RBI doubles and Bowie hit an RBI single during the frame for Keuka.

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Alfred State Baseball Williamson Class of 2012

The Alfred State baseball team ended their 2015 campaign with a split vs. Keuka. The Wolfpack won the opener 4-1 but the Pioneers exploded for seven extra base hits in a 15-6 victory in the nightcap. In the opener, Keuka used a three run third inning and solid pitching from Cameron Hood to earn the victory. In the deciding third inning, the Wolfpack collected two-out doubles by Brett Fenton, Jake Burachalk, and Jon Borchert and a single by Conner Anderson to account for their scoring. Keuka added an unearned insurance run in the fourth and then wiggled out a bases loaded no-out threat in the bottom half of the inning allowing just one run on a David Zuber (Honeoye Falls Lima) RBI single. The Pioneers collected only four hits in the contest and stranded seven runners.

Hood went the first six innings to earn the victory while Dakota Skinner got the final three outs to earn the save. Borchert and Anderson were each 2-for-4 for Keuka. The Pioneers put the nightcap out of reach early with six run first inning. Cullen Franz (Cazenovia) had a RBI single and Dylan Lewis Ellison (Whitesvile) added a two-run single to key the inning. Jose Martinez (Queens/Newtown) had a RBI single, Zuber collected a RBI triple, and Lewis-Ellison had a RBI single in the second to increase the lead to 9-0. Keuka scored single runs in the third and fourth but the Pioneers answered with two runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth. Lewis-Ellison collected another RBI with a triple and came around to score on a Nick Smith (Arkport) RBI single in the fourth. Franz tripled home a run in the fifth and scored on a Zuber single and Jordan Wheaton (Wayland Cohocton) capped the scoring in the sixth when he lifted a two-run homer over the left field in his final collegiate at bat. Keuka batted around in the seventh and scored four runs but could not get any closer. Lewis-Ellison finished 4-for-4 with four RBI, Wheaton was 4-for-5 with two RBI, and Franz finished 3-for-5 with two RBI. Martinez, Zuber, and Smith all collected two hits as well. The Pioneers hit two doubles, four triples, and a homer in the contest. Matthew Nawrot (Clarence) pitched a solid five innings allowing seven hits and one earned run to earn the victory. John Rizzo was 3-for-4 with a RBI while Joe Marasco, Alex Cerrone, and Alec Bowie each collected two hits. Jordyn Confer (Tioga) went 0-1 at the plate in game one and 0-0 in game two. The Pioneers close out the season with a 14-25 record. They closed the season winning eight of their last 13 contests.

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Corning Community Softball Williamson Class of 2013

The CCC softball team hosted Monroe CC in the first round of the Region III Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, May 5. The Barons fell behind early 4-0 and never could climb out of that hole. Big four-run second and fourth innings led to a 9-6 Tribune win. At the end of three, Corning found themselves back in the ballgame with a 4-3 score but the four-run outburst of Monroe widened that gap. Corning would get one back in the bottom of the fourth to pull within three but MCC would add an insurance run in the top of the seventh. The Red Barons hit the ball well all day but couldn’t catch a break. The Monroe defense came up big several times squashing any hopes Corning had of a comeback. Becca Morgan was 3-for-4 while Miranda Keefe and Gabby Citriniti went two for 4. Diamond Villegashomered and collected 2 RBI’s. Jamie Cook (Tioga) went

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University of Niagara Baseball Elkland Class of 2011

The Niagara Purple Eagles took game one 3-2 before dropping game two to the Iona Gaels for the split of Saturday’s doubleheader at Bobo Field. In game one, the Purple Eagles led throughout the opener and Zachary Kolodziejski picked up his seventh win of the season in the 3-2 victory over the Gaels. Kolodziejski gave up two runs on six hits and struck out five through eight innings as he kept the Gaels from getting any momentum. He retired 12 of the first 13 batters he faced while retiring the side in order in three of the first four innings. Taylor HaCkeTT (Elkland) led the way at the plate with a 2-for-4 outing with an RBI. Niagara got on the board in its half of the first with Tanner Kirwer crossed the plate on a ball that stayed in the infield. HaCkeTT picked up an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth to double its lead to 2-0. A two-out RBI-single in the top of the fifth cut allowed Iona to cut the lead in half, 2-1. The game-winning run came in the bottom of the eighth. Thomas Rodrigues hit a lead-off single up the middle. Julian Gallup entered the game as a pinch runner, immediately stole second, then came around to score on a throwing error by the catcher. Matt McCuen came out of the bullpen to close the came out with runners on second and third. One run came across on a groundout to shortstop. A walk set up the double-play ball that ended the game and gave Niagara the 3-2 win. The save was McCuen’s second of the season. The Gales slowly built a lead five-run lead, with two runs coming unearned, on the way to a 5-0 win in game two. A RBI-single in the second gave Iona the 1-0 lead. A passed ball in the third inning extended the lead to 2-0. NU had a chance for a rally in the bottom half of the frame with it loaded the bases with one out after Rodrigues reached on a dropped third strike, Michael Fuhrman drew a walk, and HaCkeTT was hit by a pitch, but a fielder’s choice and a pop-out ended the inning. The Gales added single runs in each of the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings to come away with the 2-0 win. Daniel Procopio took the loss after pitching the first five innings. HaCkeTT went 2-4 at the plate for the Niagara squad, recording an RBI and a double. The Niagara Purple Eagles fell 12-2 on Sunday, May 10, to the Iona Gaels in the final home game of the 2015 season. The Gaels jumped out to an early lead with four runs in the top of the first. They added another in the fourth and five in the sixth to take a 10-0 lead. The Purple Eagles got on the board in

the sixth with back-to-back doubles from Michael Fuhrman and Anthony Firenzi. Thomas Rodrigues collected an RBI in the bottom of the seventh then his double brought Tanner Kirwer home and made it a 10-2 game. Iona scored another pair of runs on two hits in the top of the eighth to take its final 12-2 lead. Liam Stroud took the loss on the mound for Niagara. Firenzi went 2-for4 with a RBI while Rodrigues went 1-for-4 with a RBI. HaCkeTT went 1-2 at the plate.

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Penn State Main Campus Track and Field Wellsboro Class of 2013

Three Nittany Lion junior distance runners posted personal-best performances at the Payton Jordan Invitational Saturday. Robby Creese (Mount Airy, Md.), Tori Gerlach (Perkasie) and Brannon Kidder (Lancaster, Ohio) climbed the NCAA leaderboards with their times at the Cobb Track. After setting the school record in the 1,500-meter run last year at the Payton Jordan Invite, Kidder came close to breaking Casimir Loxsom’s school record time of 1:45.28 in the 800-meter run Saturday. Kidder posted an NCAA-leading, and No. 2 Penn State all-time performance, time of 1:45.58 en route to a second-place finish in the 800-meter run. Kidder bided his time near the back of the pack for the majority of the race and he made a strong move down the backstretch to put himself in contention for the win. Unfortunately, professional runner Boris Berian clocked in at 1:45.30 to hold off Kidder for the victory. With his time Saturday, Kidder jumps from eighth to second all-time at Penn State. Heading into the final lap of the 1,500-meter run, Creese made his move to take the lead, but was edged out by Oklahoma State’s Chad Noelle for the win (3:38.35). Down the homestrech, Creese held off Oklahoma State’s Kirubel Erassa (3:39.05) for the runner-up finish (3:39.02). Creese now has the No. 2 time in the NCAA this year and the No. 3 all-time performance in school history. Also competing at Stanford, redshirt freshmen Ean DiSilvio (Pittsburgh) and BoBBy Hill (Wellsboro) both posted fifth-place finishes with their personalbest times Saturday. DiSilvio clocked in at 9:07.10 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, while Hill posted a time of 3:49.30 in the 1,500-meter run.

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Houghton College Baseball Wellsboro Class of 2012

Houghton baseball couldn’t recover after giving up three runs in the bottom of the first and dropped a 4-2 decision to #2 seed Stevens Institute of Technology (28-13) on Day 1 of the inaugural Empire 8 Postseason Baseball Tournament hosted by Utica

College on Thursday, May 7. Enrico Sukhdeo and Bryan Hodge led the fifth-seeded Highlanders with two hits and an RBI each. Hodge also scored a run. Seth Cornell pitched a complete game, surrendering four earned runs on 10 hits. He struck out two and walked two. PaTriCk Parsons (Wellsboro) went 0-3 at the plate for Houghton. Houghton baseball lost its first game of Day 2 at the Empire 8 Tournament, 6-0, to SUNY Canton, but wrapped up their season later in the day with a 13-3 win over Utica College. The win gave the Highlanders a fifth place finish in the inaugural event being hosted by Utica College. Game 1: SUNY Canton 6, Houghton 0 Houghton was held to just three hits in their opener, as the Canton Roos put two runs across in the second and added solo tally in the third to go up 3-0. The Roos added two more in the fifth and another in the seventh to end the scoring. The Highlanders, who were plagued by five errors, never really threatened. They advanced a runner to second base on four occasions, but each time the next batter ended the inning with the final out. Tim Leathersich (double), Parsons and Enrico Sukhdeo produced the only Highlander hits. Sukhdeo also added two stolen bases. Houghton batters struck out 11 times. Ned Monthie pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs (two earned) on four hits. Joel Clabaugh pitched the final 4 2/3 and allowed one run on four hits. Game 2: Houghton 13, Utica 3 In the fifth place game against host Utica, the Highlander bats finally came

alive. After giving up the game’s first run in the top of the first, Houghton scored twice in the bottom half of the inning. Two singles put a runner into scoring position and Garret Kirkpatrick tripled to drive both runners home. The Pioneers regained the lead with two more runs in the top of the third, but that’s all the scoring Utica would get the rest of the afternoon. Michael Kerr doubled to get on in the third, and after advancing to third on a ground out, came home on a wild pitch. Four hits and four runs followed for the Highlanders in the fourth, highlighted by a Michael Knapp single that scored two Highlander runners. Houghton added another run in the fifth, before exploding for five runs on seven hits in the sixth. The inning was highlighted by freshman Tage Johnson’s second homer of the year that scored two runs. Johnson finished the game 4-for-4 with a double, home run, three RBI and three runs scored. Mike Kerr was 3-for-5 with a double and triple, while Brett Rapan, Mike Knapp, Garret Kirkpatrick and Chris McKay each registered two hits. Rapan scored three times. Jared Knowlton pitched five innings, allowing three runs on nine hits. Chad Muise allowed one hit and struck out two in one inning of work. Kyle Flemington pitched an inning and did not allow hit, and Alex Gowing closed it out with one hit in an inning of work, while striking out two Pioneers. Parsons went 1-3 at the plate with a walk in game one, and 0-1 in the game two. The Highlanders finish the season with a record of 18-22.

Bowen breaks Mansfield pole vault record at Oneonta Invite

Charlsie Bowen set a school record in the pole vault while hitting an NCAA provisional mark Saturday at Oneonta’s Last Chance Invitational. Bowen won the pole vault with an ECAC qualifying height of 3.70 meters which rebroke her own school record and placed the freshman on the NCAA provisional qualifying list. Bowen currently ranks 26th amongst Division II pole vaulters this season. Kelsey Carlsen topped the field in the javelin throw with her attempt of 41.28 meters. It was the fourth time this season that Carlsen hit an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Carlsen also ranks 26th in the country with her best throw of 43 meters this season. Kirsten Anderson won the 10,000-meter run with her PR time of 41:29.25. Quashaun Jaquay Willis finished third in the men’s 10K at 35.24.48. Allison Macon took sixth in the 1,500-meter run with a season-best time of 5:11.59.

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2 BEDROOM first floor apartment, available July 1st. Includes baseboard heat, washer/dryer, dishwasher, new refrigerator, self-cleaning range. Energy efficient - so low utilities. Walking distance to downtown Wellsboro. Pets are not allowed. This apartment is one of the finest in town. Rent is $795.00 per month plus security deposit. All utilities are separate. Call 570-723-3212 or 570-4394833 for information.

FOR RENT: Renovated Efficiency Apt. Nice Kitchen area, Full size bathroom, Great for One, Wellsboro area, No petsNo Smoking, Includes Heat, Water, Trash, $485.00 570-724-1988

APTS FOR RENT, Wellsboro boro, 1 bedroom, upstairs, off street parking, $485/mo; 2 bedroom downstairs, ramp, wash/dry $ 675/mo PLUS elec/gas/water. NO PETS/SMOKING call Kathy, Penn Oak Prop Mgmt 570-404-1900

FOR RENT: 2 or 3 bedroom country homes for rent. 570-404-4153

FOR RENT Townview Apts.-Comfortable 2-bedroom, just outside of Wellsboro. $750.00 per month INCLUDES heat, cooking gas, water, sewer and garbage. On-site coin-op laundry. No dogs. 570-916-5408.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW OUR GREAT VARIETY OF LISTINGS! For Rent

FOR RENT: *Wellsboro **1 Bedroom* Downstairs, storage room, porch, back yard. $500 plus utilities. 570-772-5728

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X 11564 Route 6 Wellsboro, PA 16901

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Rt. 287, Tioga

price Reduced!!

This Week's Featured Property

Nice home on 1+ acre with a garage large enough for your tractor trailer or RV! Remodeled from top to bottom with 3 bedrooms,1.75 baths and much more! Call today!

REF#11069 . . .$179,000

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48 Waln St., Wellsboro

This is a GORGEOUS Victorian, 4-5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home! Home boasts ample space, magnificent woodwork, pocket doors, fireplaces, and so much more!

REF#11123 . . .$285,000

• NEWLY LISTED PROPERTIES •

Brown Rd., Ward, nY

Gibson hill Rd., Lindley, nY

Center Rd., Schenevus, nY

This 38+ acre mostly wooded parcel has a combination of hardwoods and conifers. Picturesque, secluded and minutes to State Forest land and Wellsville. Call today!

Great piece of land for recreation, fantastic hunting or investment. Small cabin, pond, many trails, timber value, plus quiet and private. Call for information today!

This 95+ acren property has a mixture of open and wooded land plus an apple orchard. Stocked pond, stream, well and 2 septics. Fields currently leased for farming.

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, this 230+ acres features a mix of fields and woodlands. Excellent hunting, streams, plus an older charming home in need of TLC.

elm St., Westfield

Mount Tom north Lane, Wellsboro

n. Williamson Rd., Blossburg

Little Phoenix Rd., Sabinsville

REF#11142 . . .$70,900

This large 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a mudroom/laundry, a kitchen that is nice and homey, large living room and walk up attic that could easily be finished!

REF#11146 . . .$79,900

REF#11148 . . . $149,999

Cozy cottage on 6+ acres that is move in ready and has gorgeous views! Cabin comes with 2 generators and 50% of OGM's will transfer. Close to Canyon and Pine Creek.

REF#11144 . . .$89,000

REF#11147 . . .$174,999

Beautiful in-town home with numerous bedrooms for family and guests, beautiful updated kitchen with stainless appliances, easy commute to many places and more!

REF#11143 . . .$120,000

REF#11141 . . .$375,000

Beautiful home or camp close to State Lands for hunting and outdoor activity. Move in ready with 4 large bedrooms, updated kitchen, and 2 baths. Also has a 2 car garage.

REF#11158 . . .$133,900

Pumpkin hill Rd., Mansfield

Lower Germania St., Galeton

This 3 unit apartment complex includes a mobile home lot also. 2 apartments have large living areas, 1 is a small efficiency. Common area forlaundry. Plenty of parking.

This is a nice 3 story home, in town, bordering Pine Creek. Plenty of room for a family and close to amenities. Back yard is large enough for play and a garden! Call today!

Yahn Rd., Galeton

Connelly Mt. Rd., Mainesburg

REF#11157 . . .$89,900

2.98 acres with Pine Creek frontage, mature pine trees and a wonderfully appointed home perfect for living and entertaining. High ceilings, large bedrooms, and huge garage!

REF#11149 . . .$289,000

REF#11153 . . .$60,000

Gorgeous, breathtaking views await you from this Lindel cedar log home! Open floor plan, first floor master bedroom, large loft area. 2 garages, coal stove, and central Air.

REF#11150 . . .$349,839

Pine Creek Village Rd., Gaines

Completely furnished, updated camp close to Pine Creek and the PA. Grand Canyon. Everything is included-even the microwave,TV, beds and lawnmowers! Call today!

REF#11145 . . .$59,900

Leetonia Rd., Gaines

Looking for a GREAT get-a-way, rare find and total seclusion? This 2 story home has 75+ acres completely surrounded by over 41,000 acres of State Land! Call for info!

REF#11136 . . .$599,000

• COMMERCIAL LISTINGS •

e. Second St., Coudersport

EXCELLENT investment opportunity! 6 unit Apartment Building. Very well maintained operation with a low-turnover of tenants. All separate gas meters. Call for info!

REF#11021 . . .$223,000

LAND fOR SALE

Forestview Ave., elkland

Retail building available that could be used for retail again or offices or removed and built to suit for you business venture. Call our office for more information today!

REF#11039 . . .$225,000

Costello Rd., Austin

It's a great time to own your own business! This B&B has a steady & established clientele. Visit to this charming Victorian B&B, you may never want to leave. Call for info!

REF#10904 . . .$259,900

Stone Quarry Rd., Westfield

2 wooded acres with majestic pines overlooking the Cowanesque Valley. Privacy and seclusion but only 5 minutes to everything/ Electric and Gas are all available at the property.

REF#10940 . . .$15,200 Rt.660, Mansfield

Gently rolling land facing the sunrise and ready for you to build your dream home or business! Zoned commercial. No mobile homes. Call for info!

REF#10910 . . .$39,500

West St., Galeton

BIG REDUCTION!! The building is currently a successful Fox's Pizza, a office space, rental space that was previously a bakery, and has a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment upstairs.

REF#10882 . . .$319,000

Pleasant Valley Rd., harrison Valley

Looking for recreational land, good hunting or a site for your new home? This is it!! Mixture of open and wooded land. Seller will provide perc test. 25 + acres is pending a subdivision.

REF#11041 . . .$63,000

eleven Mile Rd., Shinglehouse

Nice Potter County building spot for that home or camp. 21 acre lot with well. Stream running through the property with 6+/- acres of woods for the outdoors-man.

REF#11067 . . .$59,500

east Ave., Wellsboro

This commercial building is lovely! Back office is currently leased by an accountant. Upstairs has a kitchenette, full bath and 3 bedrooms. Downstairs, a conference room and more!

REF#11065 . . .$398,900

old Tioga St., Wellsboro

Well established, money making Bar/Restaurant. Equipment included (inventory available separately). Bar area, tables, kitchen, dance floor and plenty of parking!

REF#10944 . . .$425,000

ellisburg Rd., Genesee

Want to have a home in the hills? A camp? Looking for a place to be close to nature? If you want a retreat from the rat race? This 24+ acre property with views is perfect for you!

REF#10525 . . .$63,900

Pleasant Valley Rd., harrison Valley

A very nice 39 acres in Potter County. Mostly wooded with Sugar Maple, Oak, Ash and Beech, A great place to hunt or will make a terrific homesite. Pending subdivision.

REF#11042 . . .$91,900

east Ave., Wellsboro

FOR LEASE! Commercial space for almost anything you could dream up. Great location and off street parking! Call for more info!

REF#11066 . . .$2000

Browntown Rd., Lindley nY

Designated FAA as PA17/Canaan Field Air Strip. Easy access to PA RT 15 / I-99 North & South Corridor. Private 2,000 foot plus landing strip,on 28+ acres, is every pilots dream.

REF#11059 . . .$149,900

n. Callahan Rd., Wellsboro

Nice piece of property, 41 + acres including open and wooded areas and owners willing to sub-divide. This is a great building site with beautiful views. Call for info!

REF#10939 . . .$229,000

• EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES •

Rt 49, osceola

Both units are spacious with downstairs unit having 3 bedrooms and split level unit having 4 bedrooms. Located in town, close to stores. Both units currently have tenants.

REF#10893 . . .$71,280

Church St., Westfield

Spacious Victorian home featuring a formal dining room with rich wood floor, beautiful kitchen woodworking, family room with stone fireplace, back stairway, and more!

REF#10962 . . .$99,900

Bailey & Bailey Rd., Westfield

Beautiful country home in a quiet setting sitting on a shared but private road. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a small stream, 2 covered decks, and much more!

REF#G6994 . . .$103,000

Barber Rd., Covington

Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath, double wide with open floor plan situated on a level 1 acre lot. Country kitchen, French doors onto the large deck and much more!

REF#11085 . . .$125,900

Kim hill Rd., Roulette

Sweet hunting/ fishing retreat. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath, home has a large loft for extra sleeping, nice oak kitchen, and plenty of living room. Covered porch looks out on the river.

REF#10997 . . .$159,900

Route 660, Wellsboro

Oak trees surround this home that has a great view of the countryside from the large rear deck. Many upgrades, new floor coverings, wood burning fireplace and more!

REF#11098 . . .189,500

Yamaha Lane, Galeton

Stone and Cedar Lodge with a panoramic view on a beautiful open and wooded 8+ acre lot. Spacious rooms, towering stone fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and more!

REF#10948 . . .$298,000

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X Classifieds

For Rent

Anniversaries

Pets

FOR RENT in Keeneyville Nice 3 bedroom House Nice Country setting with stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer and 1 car garage $900.00 a month plus Utilities Call 570-376-2066

NEWER HOUSE for rent on East Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath fully furnished. No pets. $1200 plus utilities. 570-724-2255

WELLSBORO MAIN Street (4E/2), Large 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath, Built in cabinets, pay WasherDryer on site, $650 + Gas & Elec (we pay Water/Sewer/trash), No Pets or Smoking. dz8190@aol.com or 570 723-3114 Avail Mar13

60TH ANNIVERSARY Open House & Card Shower for Paul & Gladys Starkey Saturday, June 6, 2015 From 2:00-4:00 First Baptist Church 579 Canton Street, Troy PA Cards may be sent to: Paul & Gladys Starkey 84 Starkey Lane Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914 No Gifts Please

***PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING***--Obedience and/or Security Protection. Located in Tioga. 443-350-5763

FOR RENT: Wellsboro Large 2 Bedroom Apt. Washer & Dryer included. $550.00 per month No Pets Security Deposit & References Required 507724-7110 FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apt. Beautiful new Apt. in Wellsboro, Super Energy Efficient, Offstreet Parking, Washer/Dryer, Call 607-7381068 FOR LEASE - Prime Commercial Office/Medical Space available 500' to 6000' in the Wellsboro Plaza. Please call for details 570-724-8032

MAIN ST Wellsboro Retail, Large 1st Floor Retail Unit & Basement. Retail or Food Service Commercial Rental unit. Approx; 20’ x 80’, PLUS mostly finished basement with Office and Storage. Flexible floorplan, Modern renovation with Many Upgrades, Handicap & additional Bathroom, 1st Fl walk-in no stairs. $1750+ Nets: dz8190@aol.com or 570 723-3114 WELLSBORO MAIN Street (4E/2), Large 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath, Built in cabinets, pay WasherDryer on site, $650 + Gas & Elec (we pay Water/Sewer/trash), No Pets or Smoking. dz8190@aol.com or 570 723-3114 Avail Mar13

FOR RENT: Small 1 Floor newly remodeled home; great for retired or downsizers. 1,2, or 3 bedroom, large kitchen, nice vegetable garden, in Blossburg on nice street. Lawn service, water, garbage, sewer included 570-439-6165 NO SMOKERS OFFICE OR Shop at Pearl & Waln St.; Private office with common area bathrooms, Rent $320/mo, plus Util. $90 (incl. Heat & Electric). Available March. ONE BEDROOM home, 1.5 miles from Wellsboro. Utilities included. $775.00 plus security. 570-7242201 anytime. VACATION RENTAL Condo Myrtle Beach 2BR 2 Ba pool fully furnished 570-724-5371

VACATION SUMMER RENTAL WANETA LAKE NYS FULLY FURNISHED DOCK PADDLEBOAT DISHTV INTERNET TELEPHONE FMI 570-724-3829 WELLSBORO MAIN St Loft style– Main Street (76/2), small 2 BR, LR, Kitchen, Bath, $550 + Utilities (Gas & Elec) Or, $650 including, No Pets or Smoking. dz8190@aol.com or 570 723-3114 Avail Mar 15

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JACOBS BROTHERS Concert, Friday, May 22, 6:30PM, Middle Ridge United Methodist Church, Wellsboro. (Follow 660W one mile before Animaland). Refreshments. Love offering.

JOE DRUETTO, a lifelong hunter AND a Democrat for County Commissioner. Paid by Tioga County Democratic Committee

LIFELONG FISHERMAN, Joe Druetto, is running for County Commissioner. Paid by Tioga County Democratic Committee ONLY DEMOCRAT running for Tioga County Commissioner, Joe Druetto. Paid by Tioga County Democratic Committee

MEET & GREET Joe Druetto, Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, Saturday, May 16 from Noon to 3 pm atWellsboro Senior Center,Queen Street. Paid by Tioga County Democratic Committee

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION: Notice is hereby given that Halteman's Farms intends to make ground applications of restricted use pesticides during the next 60 days for the protection of agricultural crops in many municipalities, in Pennsylvania including Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties. Pursuant to regulations made by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Individuals residing adjacent to fields on which these applications are to take place may request certain information including the proposed date and time of application and copies of labels of pesticides to be used. To obtain this information, first ask the farmer operating agricultural land next to your property, if restricted use pesticides will be applied, and if so, the name of pesticide and whether Halteman's will be making the application. With this information, call 570724-5465 or write HALTEMAN'S FARMS, 667 Kerr R o a d , W e l l s b o r o , PA 16901-7580 VOLUNTEERS COMMITTEE to elect Tom Walrath DA. Please call 570-7247337. Paid for by Candidate.

SPECIAL PRINTED book on Morris. 1976 by Rhoda Ladd My Home Town, hard-back. $75.00 570-724-8899

Events

HOMES FOR RENT

2 & 3 BEDROOMS Wellsboro School District Single HomeS on large lot • Country Living • Perfect For Gardening! • Room For Children To Play! 10 Miles From Town

Call 570.404.4153

TEACHER VACANCIES NOTICE

The Wellsboro Area School District is accepting immediate applications for the following teaching positions beginning the school year 2015-16: Elementary Teacher Positions High School General Science/Biology Teacher School Psychologist Speech & Language Therapist A complete application portfolio is required before interview and includes: letter of interest, resume, state standard teaching application, appropriate PA teaching certificate, original transcripts, three letters of reference and current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances. Candidates may apply to Linda Gamble, Secretary to the Superintendent, Wellsboro Area School District, 227 Nichols Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 (570) 724-0303 or by visiting www.wellsborosd.org. Deadline: May 20, 2015. The Wellsboro Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX, Title VI and Section 504.

RepoRTeR Needed

The Wellsboro Gazette seeks a full-time reporter who is passionate about community journalism, can spot trends and issues, tell a good story and has the skills necessary to maintain and update the company’s many online platforms. The successful applicant must be versatile enough to cover everything from breaking news, to feature stories, to local government happenings. Knowledge of AP style and local government helpful. Page design, photography, web experience preferred. A driver’s license and insured vehicle are required. To apply, email resume, writing samples and references to: nkennedy@tiogapublishing.com or call 570-724-2287.

14' STARCRAFT V Bottom Boat with like new 20 HP Mercury Outboard (5 Hrs. use) and 1980 Yarbrough Trl. Too many accessories to name $3995.00 Loaded 570376-2381

2007 KEYSTONE Everest Camper 33 foot Fifth Wheel, 2 slides, 3-4 season, large kitchen/living area, king bed, large storage, etc. $13000.00 OBO, 570-948-9105, cell 570-787-3153. Also available Dodge dual axle truck with hitch. FOR SALE: Paint Gelding, Bay Mare Trail Horses Call 570-835-4001

Automobiles

98 FORD Contour. Runs good. No rust. Needs muffler. 129,000. $800 or best offer. (585)593-3287

CAMPER FOR SALE: 2008 Dutchman 26 ft., slide-out, AC, heater, queen bed, sleeps 5 comfortably. Very good condition. $12,000 OBO. Call 570-724-5161.

FOR SALE 1987 IROC Z28 T-top Camero, 350 hp, V8 52,144 original miles, garage kept. 570662-7272

FOR SALE: 2008 SUBARU FORESTER SPORTS X PZEV, AWD, 2.5, 5 SPEED, 105,000 MILES, Great Condition, $8500.00 570-787-3206

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: 1997 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide. 26k miles. Lots of chrome, very clean, many extras. $6,500 OBO. Call 570724-5161.

Miscellaneous

FREE CUB CADET 4 Cycle Weedeater, straight or curved shaft. $289.99 value with the purchase of specially priced new 2013 Cub Cadet RZT50 Zero Turn with 50 inch cut. Save $800, yours for only $2,499.00 limited time. Moon's Farm-Yard Center, Ulysses,PA. 814-8489802. SAVE $700.00 and get a free Cub Cadet 4 cycle weedeater valued at $289.99 when you purchase a new 2014 Cub Cadet GT1054, 26HP Kohler V-Twin OHV 54 in. cut garden tractor only $2,599 limited time. Moon's Farm-Yard Center, Ulysses,PA. 814-8489802. PARTING OUT 800 Ford tractor, nice loader, pair 14-9 by 24" tires, mounted forklift, 5000 Ford select-o-speed transmission, paid 14-9 by 26" tires on 65 Ferguson rims, 585437-2796.

MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Board of Directors for the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will be held at the Area Agency on Aging Office, 220 Main Street, Unit 2, Towanda, PA, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, contact the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. at (570) 265-6121 (locally in Towanda) or 1-800982-4346 (toll-free).

YARD SALES

'YARD SALE' May 15 & 16 (9-5) 341 Dartt Settlement Road, Wellsboro Weight Equipment, Exercise Equipment, Snowblower, Dishes, Toys, Lots of movies, bikes, tires, Lots of kids clothes and ladies clothes, PLUS MUCH MORE!

BIG MOVING SALE: May 23rd - 25th Tools, Antiques, furniture, household items, 2 small refrigerators, freezer, utility trailer, rotor-tiller, 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 1984 BMW 80RT Motorcycle, camping & fishing supplies, display racks, Bunn coffee maker, books new & old, ATM, cash register, Crayola & Die-cast collectables, Empire Gas Heater, Fisher Wood Stove, 1 Horse Sleigh, Postal commemorative . Intersection Route 44/144 Carter Camp, Galeton, PA

QUALITY YARD Sale! Saturday May 16th, 8am4pm, rain/ shine. Antiques, jewelry, Depression glass, snowblower, housewares, collectibles: Star Wars, baseball, dolls, and much more! Part of sales supports Mansfield Kiwanis. 201 S. Main St., Mansfield.

YARD SALE May 16th Rain date 17th 21 Jackson St., Wellsboro. Antiques - no furniture, Men's - boys clothes, shoes, women's (some new), books, puzzles, fabric, and sewing notions, 4x4x8 posts, 32 English bone china cups and saucers.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED: Looking for someone to live in home with person with Parkinson's. Free Room and Board plus salary with flexible scheduling options 570-404-1084 CUSTOMER TRANSACTION SPECIALIST Citizens & Northern Bank is seeking a part-time with benefits Customer Transaction Specialist for our Port Allegany branch. 2029 hours/week and some Saturdays. Highschool diploma or GED and up to six months previous cash handling and/or customerservice experience is required. To apply for current opening include position & location and send letter of interest and resume to 1) Citizens & Northern Bank, Att: Human Resource Dept., 90 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or 2) email in Word or PDF format to cnhr@cnbankpa.com EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran

Southern Tioga School District

Supervisor of Special Education

The Southern Tioga School District is accepting applications for the position of Supervisor of Special Education to plan, implement, coordinate and supervise the delivery of educational services to students with special needs and gifted in order to ensure that the needs of each child are met and services are being implemented. Requirements: a Master’s degree in Special Education or related field and a PA Special Education Supervisory certificate. Interested parties should have knowledge of special education laws, disabilities, programmatic needs of students, and current trends in the techniques in the field. Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communications, and conflict mediation skills and be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, make judgments and work under a high level of stress. This is a 12-month Act 93 Administrative position with a minimum salary of $72,000 and full benefits. Send letter of interest, resume, state standard application, copy of PA Supervisor of Special Ed. certificate, transcripts, placement office credentials, letters of reference and current clearances to: Sandy Skolny, Exec. Asst. to the Superintendent, Southern Tioga School District, Boyanowski Administration Building, 241 Main Street, Blossburg PA 16912, sskolny@southerntioga.org, 570-638-2183 ext. 306. Equal opportunity education institution, as required by Title IX and Title VI of the PA statutes. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled If you have applied in the past year your application is still being considered with no further action required.

ADOPTION

ADOPT: A loving, financially secure, safe, joyfilled home and family awaits your baby to provide a lifetime of love. Tina and Steve 1-800418-1595. Expenses paid.

BUSINESS SERVICES

NATURE'S TOUCH Cold weather got you down? Homescaping is the answer; indoor faux rock, waterfalls, miniponds, and interior landscaping. Great for offices and waiting rooms too. Call for details! Also scheduling for 2015, water-features, landscaping, property services. Free estimates 570-4394840, Insured, website http://kevinfishburn.wix.com/ natures-touch. TRIPLE D FARMS * HORSE CAMPS Learn to be safe and comfortable RIDING, CARING for, and HANDLING horses. June 15-18, June 22-25, June 29-July 2. Each Camp is 4 days from 9:302:30. Ages 4 and up. 814-258-7690.......edavishorses@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING. PA State Certified Electrician. 30 years new construction and remodel experience. Home remodeling and repairs, suspended ceilings, drywall, kitchens, bathrooms, replacement windows & doors. One room or whole house. Siding, decks, handicap ramps, finish & trim carpentry, back-up generators installed. Reasonable rates. No job too small. Camp repair & maintenance. Photos and references available. Five Star Contractors Insurance. Home Improvement Contractor Registration # PA040490. All work guaranteed. John McAndrews 814-334-5093.

TROUBLE GETTING INTO YOUR TUB? If you have mobility issues we can help. Textbook Plumbing and Heating installs walk in tubs and curb free showers for ease of entry. Our rates are reasonable and we offer 24 hour emergency service. For a free estimate please call 814-2605647. Licensed and insured. PA077561.

ALLISON ASPHALT Seal Coating. Free estimates, crack filling, driveways, parking lots, etc. Call 570-478-1750

SERVE-U-SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE CLOSING COMPANY

Highest Quality Service For The Lowest Cost We Not Only Want To Meet Your Expectations, But To Exceed Them!

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This Call Can Save You Hundreds Of Dollars In A Traditional Closing Or Refinancing. No Hidden Costs!

570-724-9800

Free Estimate Only A Phone Call Away! 128 EAST AVENUE, WELLSBORO, PA 16901 www.serveusettlement.com • serveu@ptd.net THE REAL ESTATE CLOSING PROS (Over 60 Years Combined Experience)

FULL TIME ASSEMBLERS NEEDED

Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a leading manufacturer of vehicular safety lighting systems, is now accepting applications for Full-Time Assemblers at its Wellsboro Facility. Please apply in person at Truck-Lite Co., LLC, 11664 Route 6, Wellsboro We offer a competitive benefit package. E.O.E. M/F/V/D

HELP WANTED

Canton Borough is accepting applications for the positions of part-time police officers and full time police officer. These positions require Act 120 certification, a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. In addition, all applicants must be at least 21 years old. Applications are available at the Canton Borough Police Department at 4 North Center Street, Canton, PA 17724 or by calling (570) 673-5133 and speaking with Chief Seeley. Applications must be received by Friday, May 22, 2015. Canton Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

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REFUNDABLE. in the Tioga County ComCOUNTY OF TIOGA and A certified check, payable missioner's Office, Tioga the Bidder. to the COUNTY OF County Courthouse, 118 The successful Bidder will TIOGA, or a satisfactory Main Street, Wellsboro, be required to furnish satBid Bond executed by the PA 16901. The bids will isfactory Insurance CertiBidder and Surety Combe publicly opened and ficates and Performance pany, in an amount equal read aloud at that place and Payment Bonds and to ten percent (10%) of and time for the following Maintenance Bond. The the bid, shall be submitCONTRACT WORK COUNTY OF TIOGA reted with each bid. PROJECT: serves the right to accept There will be a mandatCOUNTY OF TIOGA or reject any or all bids. ory Pre-Bid Conference Work under this Contract TIOGA COUNTY regarding the Tioga is subject to the requireCOURTHOUSE County Courthouse of the Pennsylvania ADDITIONS AND IMBid Notices Bid NoticesAddi- mentsBid Notices tions and Improvements Prevailing Wage Act PROVEMENTS Project on May 21, 2015 PROJECT (1961 August 15, PL 987, at 11:00 a.m. The conferContract No. 2015-1 P.S. 165) and subence will occur at the General Construction sequent amendments. Tioga County Courthouse, Contract No. 2015-2 Work under this Contract 118 Main Street, WellsPlumbing Construction is subject to the requireboro, PA 16901. All bidContract No. 2015-3 ments of the Public Works ding contractors are reHVAC Construction Employment Verification quired to attend the PreContract No. 2015-4 Act (Act 127 or 2012). Bid Conference to be eliElectrical Construction THE COUNTY OF TIOGA gible to bid. is an EQUAL OPPORCopies of Contract ManuNo Bidder may withdraw a TUNITY EMPLOYER and al may be obtained at the bid within sixty (60) days does not discriminate office of EADS Archiafter the actual date of the against any applicant for tects, Inc., 450 Aberdeen opening thereof. Should employment, independDrive, Somerset, PA there be reasons why the ent contractor, or any oth15501-1749, upon deposContract cannot be awarer person because of it of two hundred fifty dolded within the specified race, color, religion, lars ($250.00), which price period, the time may be creed, ancestry, national includes 6% Pennsylvania extended by mutual origin, age or sex. Sales Tax, for each set. agreement between the COUNTY OF TIOGA DEPOSITS ARE NONCOUNTY OF TIOGA and REFUNDABLE. Derek D. Williams the Bidder. A certified check, payable Chief Clerk The successful Bidder will to the COUNTY OF BID NOTICE be required to furnish satTIOGA, or a satisfactory The Borough of Wellsisfactory Insurance CertiBid Bond executed by the boro (Borough) is seeking ficates and Performance Bidder and Surety Comsealed Bids to furnish and and Payment Bonds and pany, in an amount equal install water system modiMaintenance Bond. The to ten percent (10%) of fications as a result of a COUNTY OF TIOGA rethe bid, shall be submitpending highway improveserves the right to accept ted with each bid. ment project in Charleor reject any or all bids. There will be a mandatston Township. The Work under this Contract ory Pre-Bid Conference project consists of the reis subject to the requireregarding the Tioga moval of one fire hydrant, ments of the Pennsylvania County Courthouse Addithe relocation of four othPrevailing Wage Act tions and Improvements (1961 August 15, PL 987, er hydrants along with the Project on May 21, 2015 relocation of approximP.S. 165) and subat 11:00 a.m. The confersequent amendments. ately 200 lineal feet of 8" ence will occur at the and 12" water main. Bids Work under this Contract Tioga County Courthouse, will be received at the is subject to the require118 Main Street, WellsBorough Office, 14 ments of the Public Works boro, PA 16901. All bidCrafton Street, Wellsboro, Employment Verification ding contractors are rePA 16901 until Thursday, Act (Act 127 or 2012). quired to attend the PreMay 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. THE COUNTY OF TIOGA Bid Conference to be eliRegular, full-time position $16.02/hr. Operate and will be opened pubis an EQUAL OPPORgible to bid. licly. with back-hoe bucket, back-hoe bucket, TUNITY EMPLOYER and 24” Notractor/backhoe Bidder may withdraw a 12” Copies of the Bidding does not discriminate bid1-1/4 withincubic sixty (60) yarddays front bucket, and 7/8 yard rearDocuments bucket to excavate will be furany applicant for after actual steam date of the or the expose lines,against water lines, storm sewers, sanitary sewers,by nished electronically employment, independopening thereof. Should and electrical lines, and general excavation associated with providing an e-mailthe adent contractor, or any oththere be reasons why the dress to thewith Borough. Adconstruction ½ ton ofdump truck plow erOperate person 1 because Contract cannot beindustry. awardenda, if any, only be r a c tractor e , c o l oor r , track r e l i g i hoe o n , with ded withinbackhoe. the specified and/or Operate front endwill loader, issued to those person(s) creed, ancestry, national period, the time may be auger, jackhammer, aerator, rake and/or trailer. This position on record as having is oborigin, age or sex. extended by mutual listed as “essential” and will require candidate to work when Docuthe tained the Bidding COUNTY OF TIOGA agreement between the ments. A mandatory precampus closed due to facility Derek D.conditions. Williams COUNTY OFisTIOGA and bid will be held on Weddeadline: 5/21/15. Chief Clerk theApplication Bidder. nesday, May 20, 2015 at The successful Bidder will 10:00 at the procedure Borough Ofa complete jobsatdescription, qualifications, and application beFor required to furnish fice. visit: http://mansfield.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/. isfactory Insurance CertiA certified check or bank ficates and Performance Mansfield University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its employees and student body; in draft, payable to the order and Payment addition, hiring Bonds decisionsand are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications, past experience, of Borough, or a satisfactoverall performance and other employment-related criteria. Mansfield University provides equal Maintenance Bond. The opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of executed race, color,by ory Bid Bond COUNTY re- ancestry, national origin, age, sexual religion, OF sex, TIOGA disability, orientation, gender the Bidder and acceptidentity/expression, genetic background, or veteran status. serves the right to accept able surety, in an amount equalany opportunity/affirmative action employer complying with the requirements of Section 504 or An reject or all bids. equal to of ten (10%) perof the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972, and the Work under this Contract cent of the total bid must with Disabilities Act (Title 42, USC 1990). is Americans subject to the requirebe submitted with each The Title IX Coordinator (Dia Carleton) may be contacted at mholbein@mansfield.edu. ments of the Pennsylvania bid. Proposals must be Prevailing Wage Act upon the forms provided (1961 August 15, PL 987, within the Contract DocuP.S. 165) and subments and may not be sequent amendments. withdrawn for 60 days Work under this Contract from the date of opening. is subject to the requireSuccessful Bidder shall be ments of the Public Works required to execute the Employment Verification Agreement and provide Act (Act 127 or 2012). Community Building, 756 Arnot Rd., Arnot Pa Payment & Performance THE COUNTY OF TIOGA Bonds in the amount of is anFire EQUAL OPPORCompany, 324 Main St., Blossburg Pa 100% of the Contract TUNITY EMPLOYER and Price. does Township not discriminate Building, 2037 California Rd., Westfield Pa Attention is called to the against any applicant for fact that not less than Tioga County Fair Grounds, 2258 Charleston Rd., Wellsboro Pa the employment, independminimum salaries and ent contractor, or any othTown Hall, 1579ofBlair Creek Rd., Little Marsh wages, as set forth in the er person because Contract Documents, r a c e , Municipal c o l o r , r eBuilding, l i g i o n , 1105 Locust St., Sabinsville Pa be paid on this must creed, ancestry, national project. Borough of origin,Township age or sex. Office Building, 114 E. Hill Rd, Covington PaThereserves Wellsboro the COUNTY OF TIOGA right to reject any or all Knoxville Community Building, Glover Conference Room Derek D. Williams Bids and to waive any inChief Clerk formalities in the best in301 Main St. Knoxville Pa terests of the Borough. Coolidge Hollow Methodist Route 287 Wellsboro PaDaniel K. Strausser, Manager Township Building 610 N Lawton Rd, Wellsboro Pa. StonyofFork. Borough Wellsboro

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WATER TREATMENT Now serving Potter County in addition to Tioga and NY. Service for existing systems, sales, installations, support for DIYers. Certified testing. Goulds pumps & tanks. Honest recommendations at fair prices. Call Sue at Twin Lakes Water Testing & Treatment 570-8273075, cell 570-418-0549. SAULTER INSULATION House Cold? High Heating Bills? We install blown and sprayed cellulose insulation in all residential and commercial buildings. Increased Comfort and Savings compared to fiberglass. Free Consultations 814-274-9428 saulterinsulation.com

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HOARSENESS IN throat Lump in Throat Trouble Swallowing Gaining Weight IT COULD BE YOUR THYROID. Beverly C. Prince, MD,FACS Cole Memorial 814-274-5243 Coudersport,PA

FAY ASPHALT Paving Inc. Free Estimates 40 Years of Experience Black Top Paving, Tar & Chip, Sealing, Concrete Work Call 570-835-4001 CUSTOM GUNSMITH Build & Repair Diagonal to Morris Tire 1803 Route 287 Morris Monday-Friday 9am-7pm 570-404-6159 BLAK FORGE ARMOURY

Wm. P. Connolly Real Estate Co. 325 Connolly Lane, P.O. Box 24, Liberty, PA 570-324-3000 • fax 570-324-2119 www.connollyrealestate.com

Family Owned Business Serving Tioga County For Over 35 Years 1504 Ranch home — and detached 2 car garage at 831 Bloss Mountain Rd. in Liberty Twp. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, living room and foyer and finished basement with laundry area. Vinyl siding, thermopane windows, new steel roof, Large front deck, Natural gas forced hot air heat, 200 amp electric service, municipal sewer, and on-site well. Hardtop driveway. Easy access to Rt. 15. Southern Tioga School District.

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PROTREE & SCAPES Landscape Services: clean cut bed edges, shrub trimming, mulching, complete removal and replanting, new bed installation. Also, tree removal, stump grinding and lawn mowing. Free estimates. 570-439-8246 COWBOY UP at Triple D Farms Arena and trail RIDING, LESSONS,TRAINING, and HORSE CAMPS Short-term and Regular BOARDING 1411 French Hill RD, Middlebury Center 814-258-7690 ...jdavishorses@gmail.com

GENESKI HOME Construction. Skilled in all home construction, specializing in drywall repair and painting. Highly qualified, detail oriented, neat and meticulous. Call Gabe. 570-439-1697

LAWN MOWING with professional detail for the Wellsboro area. Also providing tree care, stump grinding, landscaping and more. Call ProTree & Scapes for free estimates. 570-439-8246

ROOF'S ROOF'S Need a new roof? We do quality work at reasonable rates Free Estimates. Call 607346-4677

CORNING INCORPORATED MACHINIST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Corning Incorporated offers a generous Benefits package; including 12 Paid Holidays, comprehensive health benefits, 401k, pension plan and goal sharing bonus plan. Qualified candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age. Machinist requirements — Class “A” status OR have a 2 year (AAS) Machine Tool degree with 2 years’ experience OR have at least 4 years of applicable Machine Shop experience or military equivalent. Need to know how to set up and operate straight vertical milling machine, drill presses, surface grinders, straight lathe, CNC mills and CNC lathes. REFERENCE JOB ID # 177513 Those wishing to be considered for our various Corning, NY plants; can do so by applying online at: www.corning.com/careers select United States / Production and Maintenance and use the reference number provided above to apply. A current resume is a REQUIRED part of the application, and should include: • Name, address, telephone number and email address • Detailed work history to include all work experience, dates of employment and education Resumes will not be accepted in person at Corning Incorporated. Background checks and drug screens will be processed on all applicants.

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WIVELL'S FENCING. Hi-Tensile, Wovenwire, Horse fence, new & repairs. (570) 6595286. SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Portable toilet rentals, riser installation, tank location. $5 off with this ad. Leslie's Septic Service. 814-435-6374. Ask about our neighbor discount.

METZLER CONSTRUCTION. New Homes • Additions • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Plumbing • Electric. FREE Estimates (570) 376-2943. Gerald Metzler. PA # 003013.

ALL TRADES; kitchen, bath, tile, carpentry. Walter Langsford 814-6422914. 60 INCH Rototiller for Hire $50.00 Hour 1 Hour minimum 570-337-2072 All Calls Returned

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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Irene M. Spencer, late of Union Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, who died March 27, 2015, having been granted the undersigned, notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all persons having claims against it must present them duly authenticated for settlement. Duane L. Taylor 280 Taylor Road Canton, PA 17724 Executor Brann, Williams, Caldwell & Sheetz Attorneys at Law 1090 West Main Street Troy, PA 16947

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BID NOTICE The Endless Mountains Transportation Authority is offering for sale by sealed bid; 1 - 1993 Ford F-250 service truck. This vehicle has 85,000 miles on it and was used for road side repairs and snow plowing. EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled Minimum bid on this vehicle is $2,000.00. The vehicle is available for inspection Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Athens Facility. No phone calls accepted. Bids will be accepted from The Wellsboro Area School District is currently accepting 4/28/15 until 05/12/15 at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be applications for a Director of Buildings and Grounds. This opened at 9:00 a.m. on is a 12-month full-time position with a school system of Wednesday the 13th of approximately 1600 students and 5 buildings. Responsible May 2015. Send Sealed Bids to the Endless Mounfor maintenance of sites, buildings and equipment; direction tains Transportation Auand supervision of maintenance-custodial and cleaning thority, 27824 Route 220, personnel. Required qualifications: strong leadership, Athens, PA 18810, ATTN: Sealed Bid. For bid resorganizational, communication and problem-solving skills; ults send a self adexperience with bidding, purchasing and maintenance of dressed stamped envelope. Terms of sale: Cash buildings and grounds equipment; thorough knowledge or Certified check. of HVAC, ATC, water treatment, electrical, plumbing, Vehicles are to be paid for building systems, construction, custodial and maintenance and removed from EMTA property within 48 hours functions required; Associates Degree in Facilities of notification. Vehicles Management or equivalent combination of training and will have the title transferred to the winning bidexperience preferred. der on the day of pick up. Failure to pay for and pick Interested person may send Support Staff Application, up vehicle in time will resletter of interest, resume, Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances, ult in loss of bid award. All transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to Linda sales are final and vehicles are sold in "AS Gamble, Secretary to the Superintendent, 227 Nichols IS" condition with no warStreet, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Call (570) 724-0303 for ranty. The purchaser releases Endless Mounapplication or visit www.wellsborosd.org (Job Postings) tains Transportation AuDeadline: Open until filled. The Wellsboro Area School thority from liability conDistrict is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance nected to the transportation or use of these with Title IX,Tioga TitleSchool VI and Section 504.applications for the following positions: The Southern District is seeking vehicles.

VACANCY NOTICE FOR DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Southern Tioga Vacancies Southern Tioga Vacancies The Southern Tioga School District is seeking applications for the following positions: Southern Tioga Vacancies The Southern Tioga School District is seeking applications for the following positions: Professional Staff Vacancies for the 2015/16 School Year Southern Tioga Vacancies

Southern Biology/Chemistry Biology AND Chemistryfor teaching certifications required The Tioga SchoolTeacher, District seeking applications Professional Staff Vacancies for isthe 2015/16 School Yearthe following positions:  myCyber Campus/Teacher/Learning Support, Special Ed. and Elementary Ed. teaching  Biology/Chemistry Teacher, Biology AND Chemistry teaching certifications required Professional Staff Vacancies certifications required for the 2015/16 School Year  myCyber Campus/Teacher/Learning Support, Special Ed. andcertifications Elementary Ed. teaching Teacher, Biology AND Chemistry teaching required  Biology/Chemistry Agriculture Teacher, Agriculture teaching Professional StaffTechnology Vacancies for the 2015/16 School Yearcertification required certifications required  myCyber Campus/Teacher/Learning Support, Special Ed. and and Language Elementary Ed. teaching Speech/Language Pathologist, Special Education/Speech Impaired  Biology/Chemistry Teacher, Biology AND Chemistry teaching certifications required Agriculture Technology certifications required Teacher, Agriculture teaching certification required certification required  myCyber Campus/Teacher/Learning Support, Special Ed. and Elementary Ed. teaching Pathologist, Special Education/Speech and Language Impaired  Speech/Language Agriculture Technology Teacher, Agriculture teaching certification required certifications required certification required  Speech/Language Pathologist, Special Education/Speech and Language Impaired  Agriculture Technology Teacher, Agriculture teaching certification required certification required Support Staff Vacancies-beginning immediately  Speech/Language Pathologist, Special Education/Speech and Language Impaired  Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Administration certification required Support Staff Vacancies-beginning immediately Office, Blossburg – minimum salary $21,000 – full time position plus benefits  Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Administration Support Staff Vacancies-beginning immediately  Part-Time Multi/Support Secretary, W.L. Miller Elementary School – hours: 7:30 – 11:30 Office, Blossburg – minimum salary $21,000 – full time position plus benefits  Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Administration AM, Monday – Friday - $12/hour - no benefits Support Staff Vacancies-beginning immediately  Office, Part-Time Multi/Support Secretary, W.L. Miller Elementary School –benefits hours: 7:30 – 11:30 Blossburg – minimum salary $21,000 – full time position plus ANTICIPATED FullDirector Time Head Custodian,Instruction W.L. Miller and Elementary SchoolAdministration  Secretary to the of Curriculum, Assessment, AM, Monday – Friday - $12/hour - noW.L. benefits  Part-Time Multi/Support Secretary, Miller Elementary School – hours: 7:30 – 11:30 Blossburg –Time minimum $21,000 – full time position plus benefits  Office, ANTICIPATED Headsalary Custodian, W.L. Miller Elementary School AM, Monday –Full Friday - $12/hour - no benefits  Part-Time Multi/Support Secretary, W.L. Miller Elementary School – hours: 7:30 – 11:30 ANTICIPATED Full Time Head W.L. Miller Elementary School For application materials please visit Custodian, our-website at www.southerntioga.org (Human AM, Monday – Friday - $12/hour no benefits Resources/Employment Opportunities) or contact Sandy Skolny, Exec. Asst. to the Superintendent, ANTICIPATED Full Time Miller Elementary School For application materials pleaseHead visit Custodian, our websiteW.L. at www.southerntioga.org (Human Southern Tioga School District, 241 Main Street, Blossburg PA 16912, sskolny@southerntioga.org, Resources/Employment Opportunities) or contact Sandy Skolny, Exec. Asst. to the Superintendent, For applicationext. materials 570-638-2183 306. please visit our website at www.southerntioga.org (Human Southern Tioga School District, 241 Main Street, Blossburg PA 16912, sskolny@southerntioga.org, Resources/Employment Opportunities) Skolny, Exec. the Equal opportunity education institution,or ascontact requiredSandy by Title IX and TitleAsst. VI ofto the PASuperintendent, statutes. For applicationext. materials please visit our website at www.southerntioga.org (Human 570-638-2183 306.District, Southern Tioga School 241 will MainbeStreet, Blossburg PA 16912, Applications accepted until positions aresskolny@southerntioga.org, filled Resources/Employment Opportunities) Skolny, Exec. the Equal opportunity institution,or ascontact requiredSandy by Title IX and TitleAsst. VI ofto the PASuperintendent, statutes. 570-638-2183 ext. education 306. Southern Tioga SchoolApplications District, 241 will MainbeStreet, Blossburg PA 16912, sskolny@southerntioga.org, accepted until positions are filled Equal opportunity education institution, as required by Title IX and Title VI of the PA statutes. 570-638-2183 ext. 306. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled

BID NOTICE The Endless Mountains Transportation Authority is offering for sale by sealed bid: 4 - 275/70 18 truck tires. The minimum bid for these tires is $200.00. They are available for inspection Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Athens Facility. No phone calls accepted. Bids will be accepted from 04/30/15 until 05/14/15 at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on Friday the 15th of May 2015. Send Sealed Bids to the Endless Mountains Transportation Authority, 27824 Route 220, Athens, PA 18810, ATTN: Sealed Bid. For bid results send a self addressed stamped envelope. Terms of sale: Cash or Certified check. Vehicles are to be paid for and removed from EMTA property within 48 hours of notification. Vehicles will have the title transferred to the winning bidder on the day of pick up. Failure to pay for and pick up vehicle in time will result in loss of bid award. All sales are final and vehicles are sold in "AS IS" condition with no warranty. The purchaser released the Endless Mountains Transportation Authority from liability connected to the transportation or use of these vehicles.

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BID NOTICE ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: Sealed Bids, which must be clearly marked "Sealed Bid," will be received by the COUNTY OF TIOGA, on or before June 4, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in the Tioga County Commissioner's Office, Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that place and time for the following CONTRACT WORK PROJECT: COUNTY OF TIOGA TIOGA COUNTY COURTHOUSE ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Contract No. 2015-1 General Construction Contract No. 2015-2 Plumbing Construction Contract No. 2015-3 HVAC Construction No. 2015-4 1.Contract Bloss Township Electrical Construction 2. Blossburg Borough Copies of Contract Manual may be obtained at the 3. Brookfield Twp. office of EADS Architects, Inc., 450 Aberdeen 4. Charleston Twp Drive, Somerset, PA 15501-1749, upon depos5. Chatham Township it of two hundred fifty dol6. Clymer Township lars ($250.00), which price includes 6% Pennsylvania 7. Covington Township Sales Tax, for each set. DEPOSITS ARE NON8. Deerfield Township REFUNDABLE. A certified check, payable to the COUNTY OF 9. Delmar North TIOGA, or a Twp. satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the 10. Delmar Twp.ComSouth Bidder and Surety pany, in an amount equal 11. Duncan Township to ten percent (10%) of the be submit12.bid, Elkshall Township ted with each bid. 13. Elkland There will be aBorough mandatory Pre-Bid Conference 14. Farmington r e g a r d i n g t h e TTownship ioga County Courthouse Addi15. Gaines Township tions and Improvements Project on May 21, 2015 16. Hamilton Township at 11:00 a.m. The conference will occur at the 17. Jackson Township Tioga County Courthouse, 18.Main Knoxville 118 Street,Borough Wellsboro, PA 16901. All bidding contractors are required to attend the Pre19. Lawrence Township Bid Conference to be eligible bid. 20. to Lawrenceville Borough No Bidder may withdraw a 21.within Liberty bid sixtyTownship (60) days after the actual date of the 22. Liberty Borough opening thereof. Should there be reasons Borough why the 23. Mansfield Contract cannot be awarded the specified 24.within Middlebury Township period, the time may be e 25. x t e nMorris d e d bTownship y mutual agreement between the 26. Nelson Township COUNTY OF TIOGA and the Bidder. 27. Osceola Township The successful Bidder will be28. required to furnish satPutnam Township isfactory Insurance Certi29. Richmond Township ficates and Performance and Payment Bonds and 30. Roseville Borough Maintenance Bond. The COUNTY OF TIOGA re31. Rutland Township serves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Work under this Contract is32. subject to theTownship requireShippen ments of the Pennsylvania P33. r e v aSullivan i l i n g WTownship age Act (1961 August 15, PL 987, P34. . S . Tioga 1 6 5 ) Township and subsequent amendments. 35. Tioga Borough Work under this Contract is36. subject to Township the require-North Union ments of the Public Works 37. Union Township Employment VerificationSouth Act (Act 127 or 2012). 38.COUNTY Ward Township THE OF TIOGA is39. an Wellsboro EQUAL OPPORBoro Ward 1 TUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate 40. Wellsboro Boro Ward 2 against any applicant for 41. Westfield Township employment, independent contractor, or any othWestfield Borough er42. person because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age or sex. COUNTY OF TIOGA Derek D. Williams Chief Clerk

Tioga CounTy Polling PlaCes MuniCiPal PriMary eleCTion May 19, 2015

Township Building 42 Duncan Twp Rd, Wellsboro Pa In Antrim. Township Building 20 E. Shambaker Rd, Gaines Pa Borough Council Chambers, 105 Parkhurst St. Elkland Pa Township Building 19 Elkhorn Rd. Lawrenceville Pa Township Building 1942 Route 6 Gaines Pa Township Building 16 Tioga St Morris Run Pa Garrett Miller Center 37 Back St Millerton. Pa Knoxville Community Building, Gymnasium 301 Main St. Knoxville Pa Township Building 1038 Buckwheat Hollow Rd, Lawrenceville Pa Fireman’s Hall 13 Mechanic St, Lawrenceville Pa Grange Hall 1065 Bloss Mountain Rd, Liberty Pa In Sebring. Borough Building 7 W. Hill St, Liberty Pa. Mansfield Fire Station 381 S. Main St., Mansfield Pa Middlebury Fire Company 11747 Route 287 Middlebury Center Pa Social Hall 1993 Route 287 Morris Pa Community Building 111 Village Dr. Nelson Pa Presbyterian Church 104 Church St. Osceola Pa Community Center, 2150 N. Williamson Rd, Covington. Township Building 563 Valley Rd., Mansfield, Pa Community Center Building 114 Roseville Ave. Mansfield Pa Roseville United Methodist Church Anx 4118 Route 549 Mansfield Pa Township Building 68 Asaph Run Rd. Wellsboro Pa Community Building 103 Williams Rd Mainesburg Pa Township Building 50 Coleman St. Tioga Pa Borough Building at 18 N Main St. Tioga Pa Christian Church Fellowship Hall 15520 Route 414 Canton, Pa Newelltown United Methodist Church Hall 3790 Route. 14 Ward United Methodist Church 58 Church Rd Canton Pa Hospitality House 3 Queen St. Wellsboro Pa Masonic Temple 8 Kelsey St. Wellsboro Pa Westfield Township Building 528 Mill St, Westfield Pa Community Building at 429 E Main St. Westfield. Pa Tioga County Board of Elections Derek D. Williams, Chairman Janice E. Chamberlain Kevin Witmer

bid will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:00 at the Borough Office. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Borough, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and acceptable surety, in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid must be submitted with each bid. Proposals must be uponBid the forms provided Notices within the Contract Documents and may not be withdrawn for 60 days from the date of opening. Successful Bidder shall be required to execute the Agreement and provide Payment & Performance Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages, as set forth in the Contract Documents, must be paid on this project. The Borough of Wellsboro reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities in the best interests of the Borough. Daniel K. Strausser, Manager Borough of Wellsboro

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. AYERS Letters of Testamentary on the Estate of Beverly J. Ayers, deceased, of Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of said County, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said Estate to pay the Notices same at once and all persons having claims against said Estate are requested to present the same to the undersigned. Kimberly J. Sampson 100 Meadow Street Lot 1 Mansfield, PA 16933 Or Lawrence B. Mansfield, Esquire 9 East Main Street Post Office Box 294 Mansfield, PA 16933 (570) 662-2272

sumptive use of water for drilling and development of natural gas well(s) on the Greenwood Hunting Lodge 427 drilling pad, located in McIntyre Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. The peak day consumptive water use for drilling and development at the above drilling pad would not exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day (gpd). SWEPI LP has proposed to utilize water obNotices tained from approved sources which can be viewed at www.srbc.net. Comments referring to the NOI number above should be submitted to the attention of: Glenda Miller; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788; telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1227; fax: (717) 9090468; e-mail: gmiller@srbc.net. Comments also may be submitted on SRBC’s website through the Water Resource Portal at http://www.srbc.net/wrp/. Please include the above NOI number on any correspondence

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The Gazette, Wednesday, May 13, 2015

BID NOTICE The Borough of Wellsboro (Borough) is seeking sealed Bids to furnish and install water system modifications as a result of a pending highway improvement project in Charleston Township. The project consists of the removal of one fire hydrant, Bid Notices the relocation of four other hydrants along with the relocation of approximately 200 lineal feet of 8" and 12" water main. Bids will be received at the Borough Office, 14 Crafton Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 until Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. and will be opened publicly. Copies of the Bidding Documents will be furnished electronically by providing an e-mail address to the Borough. Addenda, if any, will only be issued to those person(s) on record as having obtained the Bidding Documents. A mandatory prebid will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:00 at the Borough Office. A certified check or bank BID NOTICE draft, payable to the order Wellsboro Area School of Borough, or a satisfactDistrict is soliciting proory Bid Bond executed by posals for the sale of a the Bidder and acceptGreenhouse at Rock L. able surety, in an amount Butler Middle School, 7 equal to ten (10%) perNichols Street, Wellsboro, cent of the total bid must PA. Sealed bids marked be submitted with each "Greenhouse" are due bid. Proposals must be Monday, May 18, 2015 at upon the forms provided 11:00 a.m. at the Busiwithin the Contract Docuness Office, 227 Nichols ments and may not be Street, Wellsboro, PA. withdrawn for 60 days from the date of opening. This will be sold on an "as is" basis with no guaranSuccessful Bidder shall be tees or warranties. The required to execute the greenhouse can be inAgreement and provide spected on Wednesday, Payment & Performance May 13, 2015 from 2:15 Bonds in theCharleston amount of Township p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rock 100% ContractTownship From:of the Charleston Hall 9 L. ButlerGrange Middle School, Price. Nichols Street, Wellsboro, Round Top Rd Attention is called to the PA 16901. Bid forms and fact that notWellsboro, less than thePA 16901 pictures are available on minimum salaries and t h e Grounds district website, To: as set Tioga wages, forthCounty in the Fair C o n t r a c t Charleston D o c u m e n t sRd. , www.wellsborosd.org or by contacting the Busimust be paid on this ness Office, 227 Nichols Wellsboro, project. The Borough ofPA 16901 Street, Wellsboro, PA Wellsboro reservesTioga the County Board of Elections 16901, 570-724-4424. right to reject any or all

Notice Of Polling Place Change Municipal Primary Election May 19, 2015

Derek Williams, Chairperson

Bids and to waive any in- Chamberlain Janice formalities in the best inKevin Witmer terests of the Borough. Daniel K. Strausser, Manager Borough of Wellsboro

BID NOTICE Wellsboro Area School District is soliciting proposals for the sale of a Greenhouse at Rock L. Butler Middle School, 7 Nichols Street, Wellsboro, PA. Sealed bids marked "Greenhouse" are due Monday, 18, 2015 at BidMay Notices 11:00 a.m. at the Business Office, 227 Nichols Street, Wellsboro, PA. This will be sold on an "as is" basis with no guarantees or warranties. The greenhouse can be inspected on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rock L. Butler Middle School, 9 Nichols Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Bid forms and pictures are available on the district website, www.wellsborosd.org or by contacting the Business Office, 227 Nichols Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, 570-724-4424.

Meetings

MEETING NOTICE The annual meeting of the Jacob Miller Cemetery Association will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 9:00 until noon, at the cemetery in Jackson Township, Millerton, PA for the purpose of election of officers and a board of trustees and to conduct the annual work bee. By order of the President. Evelyn Arnold Secretary

NOTICE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Mansfield University Mansfield, Pennsylvania A meeting of the Council of Trustees of Mansfield Un ive rsi ty, Mansfiel d, Pennsylvania, has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in North Hall 6th Floor Community Room. Committee meetings are scheduled from 12:302:00 p.m. in North Hall 6th Floor Community Room. Ralph H. Meyer Chairman Council of Trustees

Miscellaneous

Food Service directory vacancy

The Galeton Area School District is seeking applicants for a Food Service Director to provide daily management of a quality public school food service program for 350 students as per National School Lunch Program, USDA and state requirements. Job duties include, bot not limited to, menu planning, food productions, sanitation, marketing, point of sale system, procurement, inventory, commodities, managing cafeteria staff, various administrative work including annual budget and daily/monthly/annual record keeping, and staying current with public school food service requirements, wellness policy, and student special diets, etc. Candidates will hold an Associate’s Degree in quantity foods/like area OR hold a high school diploma/equivalent plus 5 years of quantity foods experience, hold current ServSafe prior to start date, and commit to 15 hours of annual continuing education/training. This is a 10 month position with full benefits.

APPLICATION FOR FICTITIOUS NAME Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Fictitious Names Act, 54 Pa. C.S. Section 311, that an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name was filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 1, 2015, for the following name: Spook-E Publishing, with the principal place of business at 33 Muck Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The name and address of the party to this registration is Sandra M. Webster, 33 Muck Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

Notices

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. AYERS Letters of Testamentary on the Estate of Beverly J. Ayers, deceased, of Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania , having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of said County, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said Estate to pay the same at once and all persons having claims against said Estate are requested to present the same to the undersigned. Kimberly J. Sampson 100 Meadow Street Lot 1 Mansfield, PA 16933 Or Lawrence B. Mansfield, Esquire 9 East Main Street Post Office Box 294 Practical NursesPA (LPN) and Mansfield, 16933 (570) 662-2272 our long-term care facility,

Persons interested should submit a letter of interest, resume, transcript or proof of quantity foods experience, letters of reference and current clearances to: Laureen Cochran, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Galeton Area School District, 27 Bridge Street, Galeton, PA 16922. Questions may be directed to Penny Crowell, Business Manager, at 814-435-6571 or pcrowell@gasd.net. The Galeton Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution as required by Title IX and Title VI of the PA Statutes. APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 15, 2015

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPN) & CERTIFIED NURSE AIDES (CNA)

Susquehanna Health is seeking Licensed Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) to work at The Green Home, located in Wellsboro, PA. The LPN has responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care, medication administration under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, performing treatments, wound care and other nursing services as assigned. The LPN is responsible to assist the Nursing Supervisor in recognizing and interpreting symptoms, reporting changes on the residents’ condition to the Nursing Supervisor and the physicians as appropriate. The LPN renders nursing care and assists in supervising non-professional nursing personnel. Education: Graduate from an Accredited School of Practical Nursing. Licensure: Current Pennsylvania Practical Nursing license is required. Experience: One year Geriatric Nursing experience preferred. We will consider a new graduate with an interest in geriatric nursing. The CNA provides resident patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. The CNA will assists residents with activities of daily living, provide for personal care, comfort, and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. Education: High School graduate or GED preferred. Satisfactory completion of a recognized formal program for nursing assistant or must be currently participating in an accredited nursing program. Licensure: Current Pennsylvania Nursing Aide certification is required. Experience: Previous experience in assisting with activities of daily living. Experience with nursing documentation preferred.

Please apply online at www.susquehannahealth.org/careers. For more information contact: Henry Cupely HR Business Partner Susquehanna Health 32-36 Central Avenue Wellsboro, PA 16901 Phone: 570.723.0330 hcupely@susquehannahealth.org http://susquehannahealth.org SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ELOISE M. O'DELL In the Estate of ELOISE M. O'DELL, deceased, late of MANSFIELD BOROUGH, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned in the above estate. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate settlement and those having claims against said Estate should present them duly authenticated for settlement without delay. EXECUTRIX Donna K. King 2 Garside Street Mansfield, PA 16933 LOOMIS/KOERNIG Fourteen South Main St., Suite 201 Mansfield, PA 16933 (570) 662-2157

NOTICE OF INTENT Notice is hereby given that on May 7, 2015, SWEPI LP has filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) (NOI2015-0387) with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) seeking Approval by Rule (ABR) pursuant to 18 CFR §806.22(f) for the consumptive use of water for drilling and development of natural gas well(s) on the Parker 727 drilling pad, located in Liberty Twp., Tioga Co., PA. The peak day consumptive water use for drilling and development at the above drilling pad would not exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day (gpd). SWEPI LP has proposed to utilize water obtained from approved sources which can be viewed at www.srbc.net. Comments referring to the NOI number above should be submitted to the attention of: Glenda Miller; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788; telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1227; fax: (717) 9090468; e-mail: gmiller@srbc.net. Comments also may be submitted on SRBC’s website through the Water Resource Portal at http://www.srbc.net/wrp/. Please include the above NOI number on any correspondence

NOTICE OF INTENT Notice is hereby given that on May 7, 2015, SWEPI LP has filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) (NOI2015-0390) with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) seeking Approval by Rule (ABR) pursuant to 18 CFR §806.22(f) for the consumptive use of water for drilling and development of natural gas well(s) on the Simonetti 817 (rev) drilling pad, located in Gaines Twp., Tioga Co., PA. The peak day consumptive water use for drilling and development at the above drilling pad would not exceed 4,990,000 gallons per day (gpd). SWEPI LP has proposed to utilize water obtained from approved sources which can be viewed at www.srbc.net. Comments referring to the NOI number above should be submitted to the attention of: Glenda Miller; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788; telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1227; fax: (717) 9090468; e-mail: gmiller@srbc.net. Comments also may be submitted on SRBC’s website through the Water Resource Portal at http://www.srbc.net/wrp/. Please include the above NOI number on any correspondence

NOTICE OF INTENT Notice is hereby given that on May 7, 2015, SWEPI LP has filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) (NOI2015-0391) with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) seeking Approval by Rule (ABR) pursuant to 18 CFR §806.22(f) for the consumptive use of water for drilling and development of natural gas well(s) on the Breon 492 drilling pad, located in Sullivan Twp., Tioga Co., PA. The peak day consumptive water use for drilling and development at the above drilling pad would not exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day (gpd). SWEPI LP has proposed to utilize water obtained from approved sources which can be viewed at www.srbc.net. Comments referring to the NOI number above should be submitted to the attention of: Glenda Miller; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788; telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1227; fax: (717) 9090468; e-mail: gmiller@srbc.net. Comments also may be submitted on SRBC’s website through the Water Resource Portal at http://www.srbc.net/wrp/. Please include the above NOI number on any correspondence

NOTICE OF INTENT Notice is hereby given that on May 7, 2015, SWEPI LP has filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) (NOI2015-0389) with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) seeking Approval by Rule (ABR) pursuant to 18 CFR §806.22(f) for the consumptive use of water for drilling and development of natural gas well(s) on the Greenwood Hunting Lodge 427 drilling pad, located in McIntyre Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. The peak day consumptive water use for drilling and development at the above drilling pad would not exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day (gpd). SWEPI LP has proposed to utilize water obtained from approved sources which can be viewed at www.srbc.net. Comments referring to the NOI number above should be submitted to the attention of: Glenda Miller; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, On17110-1788; May 4, 2015, PA tele- the Galeton Area phone: (717) 238-0423, School Board adopted the 2015ext. 1227; fax: (717) 9090468; e-mail: gmiller@sr- Final Budget for 2016 Proposed bc.net. Comments also thebeGeneral Fund may submitted on SR- in the amount of BC’s website through the budget is available $6,860,112. Said Water Resource Portal at for public inspection from May 5, http://www.srbc.net/wrp/. Please above 8, 2015, Monday 2015,include to the June NOI number on any corthrough Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM respondence

PUBLIC NOTICE OF GALETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-2016 BUDGET

at the District Administration Office, Galeton Area School District, 27 Bridge Street, Galeton, PA. The budget is also available for review at the Galeton public library. The School Board also gives notice of intent to adopt the Final Budget on June 8, 2015, at 6:30 PM during the Regular Board Meeting to be held in the Music Room, Galeton Area School District, 27 Bridge Street, Galeton, PA. The budget may be amended by the school board before final adoption.

Notices

NOTICE Effective July 16th, 2015 the (FIS) Flood Insurance Study and (FIRM) Flood Insurance Rate Map will become effective in Tioga County. Listed below is the municipality's names and phone no. of the membership that belongs to Upper Pine Creek Council of Governments. If anyone would like to look at (FIS) or (FIRM) or Local Flood Plain Ordiances you can call to make an appointment to view these articles during normal business hours. Brookfield Township 814-367-5704 Clymer Township - 814628-3931 Chatham Township 570-376-5521 Charleston Township 570-724-5353 Covington Township 570-659-5439 Deerfield Township 814-326-4930 Delmar Township - 570724-5482 Duncan Township - 570353-7532 Elk Township - 814-4358837 Farmington Township 570-827-3016 Gaines Township - 814435-6471 Lawrence Township 570-827-2254 Morris Township - 570353-2222 Nelson Township - 570827-7892 Shippen Township - 570724-7390 Tioga Township - 570835-5483 Westfield Township 814-367-5688 Blossburg Borough 570-638-2452 Elkland Borough - 814258-7322 Tioga Borough - 570835-5226 Wellsboro Borough 570-724-3186 Westfield Borough - 814367-2632 Thank You Jeffrey Van Dusen Secretary/Treasurer

NOTICE The Borough Council of Tioga, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, intends to renew a Cable Television Franchise Agreement by and between the Borough of Tioga and Time Warner Cable at the Borough's regular monthly meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015, at the Borough Office, 18 North Main Street, Tioga, Pennsylvania. Any residents wishing to be heard on this matter may attend this meeting. A copy of the proposed Cable Franchise Agreement is available for public inspection at the Borough Office during regular business hours. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact Tina Roe at (570) 835-5226 to discuss how Tioga Borough may best accommodate your needs.

For the latest news, articles and more visit www.tiogapublishing.com

Invitation for Bids

Sealed proposals will be received by Shippen Township, of Tioga County, at 68 Asaph Run Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901 until 7:30 pm on Monday June 1st, 2015 for the following: Year 2015 Shippen Township Stone Bid: Item #1: 2000 tons of 2RC Gravel To be tailgate spread on various township roads, or delivered to the stock pile. Performance Bonds in the amount of 10% of the contract as well as proof of worker's comp. insurance will be required within 20 days of receiving notice of being awarded the bid. All material must meet current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Form 405 and its supplements. Shippen Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Shippen Township Cheryl Confer Township Secretary 570-724-1790 (Township Building)

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Ward Manufacturing LLC is seeking applicants interested in acceptance to a PA State Certified Journeyman Electrical Apprenticeship Program. A minimum of two years education within Electrical Technologies; recent electrical maintenance experience within an industrial setting; or any combination of the two, will be given priority consideration. Initial placement in the apprenticeship program will also include a review and possible credit for any recent electrical experience/education described above.

Qualified Applicants Should Send A Resume To:

Ward Manufacturing LLC P.O. Box 9 Blossburg, PA 16912 Attn: Human Resources

PAYROLL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Citizens & Northern Bank is seeking a Payroll Systems Specialist based in our Wellsboro Administration building. This position processes payroll on a bi-weekly basis, including balancing and submission of report and payments to vendors and/or taxing authorities. Also administers HRIS and time keeping systems and runs/creates extraction reports for data as required. Applicants should have ability to understand payroll and payroll taxes and general accounting concepts. Knowledge in Human Resources and strong computer and analytical skills required, report creation (Cognos, Crystal) preferred. Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Experience: 1-2 years of previous related experience or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience. To apply for current opening include position & location and send letter of interest and resume to 1) Citizens & Northern Bank, Att: Human Resource Dept., 90 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or 2) email in Word or PDF format to cnhr@cnbankpa.com.

NOTICE OF MIDDLEBURY TOWNSHIP'S PROPOSED FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of Middlebury Township of the intention to act upon the following proposed ordinance: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCES REQUIRING ALL PERSONS, PARTNERSHIPS, BUSINESSES, AND EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran CORPORATIONS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH PERMITS; SETTING FORTH CERTAIN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN AREAS OF THE [NAME OF MUNICIPALITY] WHICH ARE SUBJECT TOtoFLOODReporting the VP for Finance & Administration, this position will ING; AND ESTABLISHprovide department ING PENALTIES FOR supervision to a staff of professional and technical employees ANY PERSONS WHO who maintain complex accounting records FAIL, REFUSErelated TO and OR prepare reports for the University’s accounting COMPLY WITH,consisting THE RE- of unrestricted, restricted, plant, and agency operations QUIREMENTS OR PROfunds. OF ThisTHIS roleORis responsible for accounts payable, accounts VISIONS receivable, grant accounting, budget, purchasing, contract DINANCE. The full text of the proadministration, mailroom, print shop, student accounts, travel posed Floodplain Ordinmanagement, fixed assets and Perkins loans. A bachelor’s degree ance is available for pubaccounting and 10 years’ experience in higher education or licin inspection by appointpublic accounting ment by calling 570-376-is required. Application review will begin on 2232. May 18, 2015. The Board of Supervisors plans its reFor toa consider complete job description and application procedure visit: spective Floodplain Manhttp://mansfield.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/. agement Ordinance at its ~~~ regular monthly meeting Mansfield University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its employees and scheduled on June 1st at hiring decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s student body; in addition, qualifications, past overall performance and other employment-related 7:00 PM located at experience, 130 criteria. Mansfield University provides equal opportunities for employment and Route 249, Middlebury advancement for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, Center, PA 16935. in- age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic ancestry, nationalAny origin, terested partiesormay sub-status. background, veteran mit at this An comments equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complying with the requirements of Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education M iSection d d l e b u 504 r y Tof o wthe n s hRehabilitation ip Amendments of 1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title 42, USC 1990). me eting. The Title IX Coordinator (Dia Carleton) may be contacted at mholbein@mansfield.edu.

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Track . . . continued from 1-C this season with her marks. State qualifying in the the long jump is 16-11, and triple at 35-06. Jackson also posted a second place, district-qualifying time of 12.60, behind Gambrell (12.12), with teammate Lauren Bleggi placing third (12.88) in the 100 meters. Jackson and Bleggi teamed up with Lindsey Graver and Raisa Rogers in the four-member 4x1 relay squad, claiming first overall in the nine-team race with a finish time of 50.85. The squad will need a state qualifying time of 50.80 this weekend to earn a trip to Shippensburg. Their best time of the season is 49.30. Wellsboro’s Anna Bleggi earned an NTL title in the 1600 meters, crossing the line 17.5 seconds ahead of Canton’s Randi Jennings with a first place, districtqualifying time of 5:32.84. State qualifying is 5:18.30. Williamson’s Devin Out-

TRACK FACTS

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Williamson’s Ben Williams and Wellsboro’s Jack Chambers focus on the finish as they clear the hurdles in the 110 meters on Saturday, May 9, in Athens. man earned an NTL title as he cleared the 110-meter hurdles with top honors in a district-qualifying time of 16.27. State qualifying is 15.35. In the 300 meter hurdles, Wellsboro’s Jack Chambers earned the NTL title with a first place, district-qualifying time of 41.88. State qualifying in the 300 meters

NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD DISTRICT QUALIFIERS Cooper Baumgartner (100) Bo Burleigh (javelin) Samantha Davenport (triple jump) Alysa Davey-Bostic (high jump / triple) Dillon Ford (400 / 200) Derek Nybeck (pole vault / javelin) Jonah Paulhamus (javelin / long jump) Ryan Turner (discus) Reileigh Wilson (pole vault) Kyle Wood (100) WELLSBORO DISTRICT QUALIFIERS 4x100 Relay (Nick Marple, Kieron Smethers, Rich Tardieu, Mike Pietropola) 4x100 Relay (Lauren Bleggi, Raisa Rogers, Lindsey Graver, Jada Jackson) Anna Bleggi (1600 / 3200) Lauren Bleggi (100 / 200 / long jump) Jack Chambers (110 and 300 hurdles) Mikayla Feil (high jump) Lindsey Graver (long jump / triple jump) Jada Jackson (100 / long and triple jump) Nick Marple (high jump) Mike Pietropola (100) Raisa Rogers (high jump) Kieron Smethers (200 / 400 / high jump) Rich Tardieu (100 / high jump / triple) Brieux Thibaut (100 / 200 / triple jump) Haley Zuchowski (100 and 300 hurdles) WILLIAMSON DISTRICT QUALIFIERS Nathan Bonham (800) Dakota Corwin (long jump / high jump) Ryan Hughes (triple and long jump / 400) Ethan Mead (long jump / high jump / 100 / 200) Devin Outman (100 / 110 hurdles) Andrea Sheive (shot put) Lindsey NOTICE OF Ben Williams (300 hurdles)

is 40.80. The 4x100 meter team of Nick Marple, Kieron Smethers, Rich Tardieu and Mike Pietropola garnered top honors for the NTL title with a personal best time of 44.92. The state qualifying time for the 4x100 relay is 44.31. Marple also earned the NTL top honor in the high

jump, clearing the bar at a district-qualifying height of 5-08, followed by teammates Kieron Smethers and Rich Tardieu, respectively at 5-08 and 5-06. State qualifying in the high jump is 6-04. North Penn-Mansfield senior Bo Burleigh garnered the NTL title in the javelin event with a top distance of 168 feet. State qualifying is 176 feet. Those athletes qualifying for the district event will return to Athens this Saturday, May 16, with their only

photo by ROBIN E. PALMER

Senior Bo Burleigh claimed top honors in the NTL district meet with a distance of 168-feet in the javelin event at Athens. opportunity to advance to the PIAA championships with qualifying times or distances, or the top two finishes in his or her individual event. Events at the district

meet will begin at 9:30 a.m. Athletes advancing to the PIAA championships will travel to Shippensburg to compete on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23.

NTL Champs!

NOTICE OF photo by ROBIN E. PALMER

HEARING Graver stretches out for morePUBLIC distance in the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE girls’ long jump event, claiming fifth place overall with that a public hearing will MIDDLEBURY a distance of 15-11.50 feet. be held by the Township TOWNSHIP'S

of Middlebury, Tioga PROPOSED County, Pennsylvania (the FLOODPLAIN "Township") on Monday, ORDINANCE June 1, 2015, beginning Notice is hereby given by at 7:00 p.m., at the the Board of Supervisors Middlebury Township of Middlebury Township of Building, located at 130 the intention to act upon Route 249, Middlebury the following proposed orCenter, Pennsylvania, dinance: concerning the proposed FLOODPLAIN MANAGEissuance of a tax-exempt MENT ORDINANCES volunteer fire company REQUIRING ALL PERnote by the Middlebury SONS, PARTNERSHIPS, Township Volunteer Fire BUSINESSES, AND Department, in the maxCORPORATIONS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR imum principal amount of ANY CONSTRUCTION $269,000, to provide longOR DEVELOPMENT; term financing and refinPROVIDING FOR THE ancing for the purchase of ISSUANCE OF SUCH a rescue truck, tanker PERMITS; SETTING truck and fire engine to be FORTH CERTAIN MINIMused in connection with providing firefighting serUM REQUIREMENTS vices, and to pay related FOR NEW CONSTRUCNOTICE OF costs and expenses of TION AND DEVELOPMIDDLEBURY such financing. MENT WITHIN AREAS TOWNSHIP'S At such public hearing a OF THE [NAME OF MUNOTICE OF PROPOSED more detailed description NICIPALITY] WHICH ARE PUBLIC HEARING FLOODPLAIN of the nature of the project SUBJECT TO FLOODPLEASE TAKE NOTICE ORDINANCE and the proposed plan of ING; AND ESTABLISHthat a public hearing will Notice is hereby given by ING PENALTIES FOR financing will be presenbe held by the Township the Board of Supervisors ANY PERSONS WHO ted. The purpose of this of Middlebury, Tioga of Middlebury Township of FAIL, OR REFUSE TO hearing receive pubCounty, Pennsylvania (the photois byto ROBIN E. PALMER the intention to act upon COMPLY WITH, THE RElic comment regarding the "Township") on to Monday, (above) Cheyenna Gehringer connects on the handoff Paige Swartz in the 4x100 the following proposed or- QUIREMENTS OR PROissuance of the note as a June 1, 2015, beginning meter MayOF 9 during the aNTL VISIONS THIS ORtax-exempt obligation undinance: relay on Saturday, t 7 : 0championships. 0 p.m., at the der Section 150(e) of the Middlebury Township FLOODPLAIN MANAGE- DINANCE. Internal Revenue Code of Building, located at 130 M E N T O R D I N A N C E S The full text of the pro1986, as amended (the Route 249, Middlebury REQUIRING ALL PER- posed Floodplain Ordin"Code"), for the aboveCenter, Pennsylvania, SONS, PARTNERSHIPS, ance is available for public inspection by appointstated purposes. Any and concerning the proposed BUSINESSES, AND ment by calling 570-376all persons in attendance issuance of a tax-exempt C O R P O R A T I O N S T O 2232. will be afforded an opporvolunteer fire company OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR The Board of Supervisors tunity to comment orally or note by the Middlebury ANY CONSTRUCTION plans to consider its rein writing. Additional inTownship Volunteer Fire OR DE V E L O P M E N T ; spectiveNotices formation can be obFloodplain ManDepartment, in the maxNotices Notices Notices PROVIDING FOR THE agement Ordinance at its tained through the Townimum principal amount of ship, by contacting Julie $269,000, to provide longISSUANCE OF SUCH regular monthly meeting Owlett, Secretary of the term financing and refinP E R M I T S ; S E T T I N G scheduled on June 1st at Township, at (570) 376ancing for the purchase of FORTH CERTAIN MINIM- 7:00 PM located at 130 5261. a rescue truck, tanker U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S Route 249, Middlebury The public hearing is betruck and fire engine to be FOR NEW CONSTRUC- Center, PA 16935. Any interested parties may subing held by the Board of used in connection with TION AND DEVELOP- mit comments at this Supervisors of the Townproviding firefighting serMENT WITHIN AREAS M i d d l e b u r y T o w n s h i p ship in accordance with vices, and to pay related OF THE [NAME OF MU- m e e t i n g . requirements of Section costs and expenses of NICIPALITY] WHICH ARE 147(f) of the Code. such financing. NOTICE OF SUBJECT TO FLOODBY ORDER OF THE At such public hearing a PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ING; AND ESTABLISHmore detailed description SUPERVISORS OF THE of the nature of the project ING PENALTIES FOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will TOWNSHIP and the proposed plan of ANY PERSONS WHO be held by the Township OF MIDDLEBURY, financing will be presenFAIL, OR REFUSE TO o f M i d d l e b u r y , T i o g a TIOGA COUNTY, ted. The purpose of this COMPLY WITH, THE RE- County, Pennsylvania (the PENNSYLVANIA QUIREMENTS OR PRO- "Township") on Monday, hearing is to receive pubRhoads & Sinon LLP lic comment regarding the VISIONS OF THIS OR- June 1, 2015, beginning Note Counsel issuance of the note as a at 7:00 p.m., at the DINANCE. tax-exempt obligation unPUBLIC NOTICE The full text of the pro- M i d d l e b u r y T o w n s h i p der Section 150(e) of the Pursuant to the "Noncoal posed Floodplain Ordin- Building, located at 130 Internal Revenue Code of Surface Mining Conservaance is available for pub- Route 249, Middlebury 1986, as amended (the lic inspection by appoint- Center, Pennsylvania, "Code"), for the above- tion and Reclamation Act" and the "Clean Streams concerning the proposed stated purposes. Any and ment by calling 570-376Law," notice is hereby givissuance of a tax-exempt all persons in attendance 2232. en that Glenn O. Hawvolunteer fire company will be afforded an opporThe Board of Supervisors note by the Middlebury baker, Inc. (GOH), 1952 tunity to comment orally or plans to consider its re- Township Volunteer Fire Waddle Road, Suite 203, in writing. Additional inspective Floodplain Man- Department, in the maxState College, PA 16803 formation can be obagement Ordinance at its imum principal amount of has made application to tained through the Townthe Pennsylvania Departregular monthly meeting $269,000, to provide longship, by contacting Julie ment of Environmental scheduled on June 1st at term financing and refinOwlett, Secretary of the Protection (DEP) to re7:00 PM located at 130 ancing for the purchase of Township, at (570) 376-

photos by ROBIN E. PALMER

The Wellsboro Lady Hornets secured the NTL overall championship on Friday, May 8, after defeating North Penn-Liberty 6-2. This year’s members are (front row, from left) Jordan Butters, Kaitlyn Sawyer,PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the "Noncoal Baylea Lehman; (middle Surface Mining Conservarow, from left) Sydney tion and Reclamation Act" Tremper, Brianne Keane, and the "Clean Streams Alyssa Yungwirth, Kailee Law," notice is hereby givClymer, Jenny Young; en that Glenn O. Haw(standing, from left) baker, as- Inc. (GOH), 1952 sistant coach Ed Waddle Mc- Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803 Nett, Paige Carr, assishas made application to tant coach Aaron Singer, the Pennsylvania DepartPeyton Wilson, Lauren ment of Environmental Bleggi, head coach Greg Protection (DEP) to reCarr, Alexa Singer, Darci new Individual National Warriner, Sarah Ingerick, Pollutant Discharge Elimassistant coach Michelle ination System (NPDES) McNett. (photo at right) permit #PA0256170. The Coach Carr was presentNPDES permit is associed a commemorativeated batwith the EWR East and poses with his Gravel se- Pit Surface Nonoal Mining Permit nior members (from cleft) #59050301 and is located Peyton Wilson, Baylea in Lawrence Township, Lehman, Jordan Butters, Tioga County. The receivPaige Carr, Kaitlyn Sawing stream for this permit yer and Lauren Bleggi. area is Mutton Lane Coach Carr was honored Creek and the Tioga River with the commemorative beforebythe which bat is designated the game began for garnering his 100th career Pa Code Chapter 93 claswin this season. His record currently stands at 111-51. He captured his 100th vicsification warm water tory with the 4-1 victory overasAthens on Saturday, April 18. PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the "Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act" and the "Clean Streams Law," notice is hereby given that Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (GOH), 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803 Notices has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to renew Individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit #PA0256170. The NPDES permit is associated with the EWR East Gravel Pit Surface Noncoal Mining Permit #59050301 and is located in Lawrence Township, Tioga County. The receiving stream for this permit area is Mutton Lane Creek and the Tioga River which is designated by the Pa Code Chapter 93 classification as warm water fishes (WWF). The mine permit area is 44.59 acres and is situated with its entrance on Bradshaw Road (TR778) approximately 450 feet south of PA 287/TR 778 intersection in Tioga Junction as shown on the Lawrence, PA, U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map. All storm water is directed to constructed sediment

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fishes (WWF). The mine permit area is 44.59 acres and is situated with its entrance on Bradshaw Road (TR778) approximately 450 feet south of PA 287/TR 778 intersection in Tioga Junction as shown on the Lawrence, PA, U.S. GeoNotices logical Survey 7.5 minute topographic map. All storm water is directed to constructed sediment traps within the mine permit site with infiltration into the sites gravel deposit. A copy of the application is available for pubic inspection at the Tioga County Conservation District office located at 50 Plaza Lane, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Written comments, objections, or a request for informal conference or public hearing may be submitted to the DEP, Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, within 30 days of the final (4th) publication of this notice and must include the person's name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s).

Family Based Case Manager CONCERN seeks a Family Based Case Manager for its Wellsboro office. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human service field with 1 year experience. Position is responsible for co-facilitating individual and family therapy, case management of caseload, and collaborating with clients’ treatment team members. This position is Part-Time with benefits.

Interested Applicants Can Apply Online At: www.concern4kids.org Or Send resume To: Joelle Young 62 Plaza Lane, Wellsboro, PA 16901 Or Fax To 570-724-6771 EOE

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Jackson residents collect township’s history Although it’s known for its rural atmosphere, Jackson Township has several unique stories. Phyllis Curren and five other people have compiled those stories in a 300-page book of Jackson Township’s history for the bicentennial celebration. The book covers the years from the township’s first settlers Garrett Miller moving his family from Orange County, N.Y., in 1793 and Reuben Daggett who arrived in 1797 to present day projects like the sewer and an Eagle Scout project that enhanced safety for park visitors. “I hope everyone is excited about it,” said Curren. “People have had bits and pieces of the history here and there and this way it will be all in one concise place.” At one time, Daggett was larger than Millerton, today the township’s largest village. That changed in 1867 when the Tioga Division of the Erie Railroad laid tracks through Millerton. The town became less populated when the railroad left in 1942, said Curren. Jackson Township was never an industrial township, although in the 1800s there were numerous sawmills and grist mills that sprang up as the result of clearing forests for farming. And it wasn’t always peaceful. Curren and the committee discovered two murders and a foiled kidnapping in their research. “Another exciting thing was we had a Congressional Medal of Honor winner and he’s buried in Daggett Cemetery,” Curren said. During the Civil War at the battle of Fredericksburg, Md., the township man went to the front line to carry the battalion’s colors. Unable to hold both the flag and his rifle, he too action to insure his weapon didn’t end up in enemy hands. “He couldn’t carry the colors and gun at same time, so he put the flagpole in the ground, broke his rifle on the railroad tracks, then picked up the colors and retreated,” she said. The book has sections on lumbering, farming, entertainment, cemeteries and church, utilities, weather, wildlife and prehistoric bones. The book costs $30 and can be pre-ordered by contacting Jackson Township Secretary Mary Cogswell at 570537-6367 or purchased during the bicentennial. Visitors to the bicentennial can take a selfguided tour to some of the historical areas, said Curren.

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Old and new mix on Millerton’s main street, State Route 328. Millerton will be the center of activities planned for Jackson Township’s 200th anniversary of incorporation.

Jackson to celebrate 200th

by Natalie Kennedy

Schedule of Events

nkennedy@tiogapublishing.com

t’s been 200 years since Jackson Township was incorporated, and residents are planning a big celebration to mark the anniversary. Mary Cogswell and Jeannine Stone are co-chairs of the bicentennial committee. With the help of several others, they have assembled activities for Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. It began five years ago when a supervisor raised the impending bicentennial. “I said if somebody will be there with me, I’ll do it,” said Stone. Cogswell, who is the township secretary, agreed to help. These days, the township office is starting to fill with bicentennial objects: lighted bottles from the senior center, fliers and schedules, and the raffle items: a patriotic Hopscotchpatterned quilt, etched plates and painted slate tiles. Although records indicate the township was incorporated in September, a May celebration was chosen to coincide with the existing Memorial Day parade, said Cogswell. So far, the two women put together a number of activities that continue to grow as the event nears. There will be sporting events, music, displays, parades, a car show, vendors, games and several contests. There’s a petting zoo, dunking booth, cake wheel, tractor pull, miniature farm display and historical rooms. Most of the activities take place at the old Millerton school building. Chair Susan Wales is collecting objects dating back to 1815 to present and will create vignettes: school room, living room, kitchen and other scenes. One local family has created an exhibit of the family farm - an old-time version and a modernday version. The old-time version will be on display at the school. Most activities are free. Of course, there are fundraisers including the raffles along with commemorative mugs, T-shirts and historical books to purchase. The organizers hope that people from outside Millerton come to join the party. “I’m in charge of the gates. We have them on both ends of town. Once you get in, we’re not letting you out,” joked Stone. With 875 residents, Jackson Township remains a rural, agricultural community. Once home to several small villages, today Jackson Township has four: Millerton, Daggett, Jackson Summit and Jobs Corners. “It doesn’t change that much and that’s the beauty of it,” said Stone.

Sunday, May 24 • 8 a.m. Registration for Fun Run-Walk, township Building, Back Street. 9 a.m. start time • 1 p.m. Church Service • 2 p.m. Rep. matt Baker will present a House Citation to Supervisors Walter Barnes, Frank VanDelinder and David Winterstein • 2:30 p.m. Baseball game with former players • 3 p.m. tin miss and mr., little miss and mr., Junior miss and mr. contests. Enter by may 16 by calling Jeannine Stone at 570-537-6513 • 4:30 p.m. Williamson High School Jazz Band performs • 5:15 p.m. miss Bicentennial Queen Contest (For teenage girls, age 13 to 12th grade). to enter, contact Jeannine Stone at rocks2@npacc.net • 6 p.m. Harold Benjamin and the Country Boys performs • 6:30 p.m. Beard and Period Dress Contest • 7 p.m. Contest winners announced

Monday, May 25

From top: A wagon team waits to be loaded in front of the Red & White store (see top photo, left building). Center: Mary Cogswell (left) and Jeannine Stone are spearheading planning for the Jackson Township bicentennial. Bottom: Workers wait on the platform of the old Erie Railroad depot.

• 9:30 a.m. Pet Parade and Decorated Wheels • Noon - memorial Day Parade • 1:30 p.m. - memorial Day ceremony • 2 p.m. Classic Car Cruise-In, Firemen’s Games, Eye testing for children, Crystal Chords performs • 2:30 p.m. karate Demo, mud trucks, Band competition • 3:30 p.m. Sam Palette Band performs • 6 p.m. Ron meinstereifel Band performs • 9:15 p.m. - Chinese lantern display

Both days

• Vendors, crafters, exhibits, face painting, raffles, food, cake wheel, tractor pulls, historical display, miniature farm display - all in Old millerton School

Lost 30 years, MU bench to return by Jason Przybycien

jasonp@tiogapublishing.com

Histories will meet at Mansfield University on June 13. A white marble bench will return on the 100th anniversary of its installation and couples who married after “popping the question” on that bench plan to sit on it and renew their vows. The Delphic bench used to sit where Memorial Hall is today, said MU alumnus Larry Mansfield. He thought the bench, donated by the Delphic fraternity in 1915, had been destroyed for 30 years. He was an MU student and member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity in 1982, when the brothers bought a white marble bench to replace it. During renovations in the 1990s, that bench was reportedly destroyed, too.

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This image from the Mansfield University archives shows how the Delphic bench appeared more than 30 years ago, before it was lost and found. But the Delphic bench wasn’t gone after all. “For years, it was just laying against the wall at the Brooks Maintenance building and no one knew where it was,” Mansfield said. This year, MU mainte-

nance worker and historian Steve Warner brought the bench up in a conversation with MU Foundation Executive Director Mindy Engel. “They were looking for ideas for the major donor dinner. We talked about

historical items,” he said. “I told Mindy the Delphic bench is sitting in a heap over in the bushes.” Warner suspects a large group of students got onto the Delphic bench, which is already top heavy, and broke it accidentally. Larry Mansfield decided it needed to be fixed, and asked the current Greek organizations for help. He didn’t ask the Delphics themselves. Warner says in 1914-15, new MU President William Straughn ordered the Delphic and Philalethean groups for men, and the Clionian and Agonian groups for women, to disband. They weren’t known for having wild parties, but organized plays, costume parties and sporting events. They also planted many of the trees on campus.

“I’m not sure what Straughn’s beef was,” Warner said. The Delphics purchased the bench in 1915 and continued having reunions until the 1970s. The cost to repair the bench is $3,300, Mansfield said. He put in the first $500 himself, and fraternities started emptying their accounts. They had $1,900 in the first 10 days, and the bench is currently being repaired in Troy. “I’m proud of them for actually doing it and for following through on it,” Mansfield said. Engel said 13 percent of MU alumni married other alumni, making 1,800 couples. She invited all of them to sit on the bench - but not all at once - at 3 p.m. June 13. She’s received “quite a good response.”

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Living, Wednesday, May 13, 2015

May 15 - May 24 Friday, May 15

tueSday, May 19

Geneva sheet sale - Bed linens, throws, pillows and more on sale at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. FMI 570-723-0191.

Primary Election - Voting in each township/borough from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Goodies For Our Troops Packaging at 87 Main and Crafton in Wellsboro from 1-5 p.m. Donations and volunteers accepted. FMI: 570-662-5601. Contra dance - At the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre in Wellsboro at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, under 12 free. FMI: 570-724-6220. Mutt Strut - Fundraiser for Animal Care Sanctuary’s 5K from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Sayre. FMI: 570-596-2200. Training for suppliers - Hosted by the Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission from 1-2:30 p.m. at their location on Main Street in Towanda. FMI: 570-265-1538. Non-profit institute - Day-long workshop hosted by the Pennsylvania Association of Non-profit Organizations and Potter County Education Council at the Coudersport office from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $15. FMI: 814-274-4877.

Saturday, May 16 “Dancin’ in the Streets” - Performance by Michelle’s Studio of Tap at the Wellsboro High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets sold at door. Springfest - At Hills Creek State Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FMI: www. stepoutdoors.org. Goodies For Our Troops - See May 15 listing. Upper Pine Creek Trout tournament - Between Mill Street Bridge, Galeton and Ansonia Bridge on Pine Creek. Fishing hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Must have a license. FMI: 570-724-7417. Kids Fishing Derby - For ages 14 and under at Lyman Run State Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free lunch for kids. FMI: 814-435-5010. Rabies Clinic - At the Northern Tier Veterinary Clinic in Knoxville from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8. FMI: 814-326-4145. Chicken barbecue - At the Mansfield Walmart parking lot hosted by the Local Chapter D of the Philanthropic Education Organization. Cost is $8 dinner, $6.50 half. Community dinner - At Williamson High School hosted by the students. Tickets are $20, childcare is $5. FMI: 570-827-3019.

Sunday, May 17 “Dancin’ in the Streets” - See May 16 listing. Time for today is 5 p.m. Blossburg Community Garden work bee - At 2 p.m. at the Community Garden in Blossburg. Hosted by VIBE. Prepare to plant. FMI: 570-638-2005.

Golden Afternoons - Songs and dance performed by students at the 1 p.m. program at the Deane Center in Wellsboro. FMI: 570-724-6220. CPR lessons - See May 18 listing. Lawrenceville from 6-8 p.m., Middlebury from 5-7 p.m.

WedneSday, May 20 P i z z a and wings night - At the Osceola Fire Station from 5 p.m. until gone. Cost is $7.50 for wings, $10-12 for pizza. Dine in or take out. Preorder: 607-857-1438. Coping with Cancer - Meeting at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro at 6:30 p.m. Check lobby for location. FMI: 570-723-0485. CPR lessons - See May 18 listing. Wellsboro from 6-8 p.m., Morris at the Morris Firehouse Social Hall from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Sabinsville from 6-8 p.m.

thurSday, May 21 Better Breather’s Club - Meeting at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro in the board room at 630 p.m. FMI: 570-723-0485. Endless Mountains Arts Cooperative meeting - At 6 p.m. at the Mansfield Public Library for artists and art lovers. Discuss shares studio and selling arrangements in the area. “Visions of Teaoga” - Jim Remsen book discussion at the Bradford County Library at 7 p.m. FMI: 570-297-2436. Blood drive - At the Masonic Lodge in Wellsboro from 1-6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. FMI: 800-733-2767. Guys and Dolls - At the Community Arts Center in Williamsport at 7:30 p.m. FMI: 570-326-2424.

Friday, May 22 Blood drive - At the Blossburg UMC from noon to 5 p.m. FMI: 877-842-0631. Elton John tribute band - At 7:30 p.m., Bennie and the Jets will be at the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre in Wellsboro. Admission is $20. FMI: 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.

Saturday, May 23 Native American Powwow Hosted by Wolf Creek Park in Trout Run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free. FMI: 570-995-5177. H-G Reunion - Hosted by Hamilton-Gibson at the Wellsboro High School auditorium for members who sang between Jan. 1196 to now. Rehearsal is 9:30 a.m. to noon. Bring your own lunch. FMI: 570-724-2079.

Saturday morning bird walks - At Hills Creek State Park every Saturday morning in April and May. FMI: 570-724-4246 Free chair yoga - For valley seniors over 60 beginning May 7 through June 4 from 10-11 a.m. at the Westfield Senior Center. FMI: 800-982-4346. Family Game Night - Every Friday at Pop’s Culture Shoppe in Wellsboro from 6 p.m. until late. Free. FMI: 570-723-4263. Dragon Ball-Z - Every Tuesday at Pop’s Culture Shoppe in Wellsboro from 4-6 p.m. FMI: 570-723-4263. Pop’s Chess Club - Every Tuesday at Pop’s Culture Shoppe in Wellsboro at 3:30 p.m. FMI: 570-723-4263. Coffee and Cards - Card games and more at Pop’s Culture Shoppe in Wellsboro every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. FMI: 570-723-4263. YMCA Power Circuit – Tuesday nights from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the YMCA. This class introduces basic barbell movements and fundamentals of strength training. FMI: 570662-2999 or veronican@rvrymca. org. Tioga Country Branch YMCA’s Silver Sneakers – Program to get seniors active both mentally and physically runs Monday and Wednesday, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the YMCA in Mansfield. FMI: 570-6622999 or veronican@rvrymca.org. YMCA Aerobics – Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the Tioga Country Branch YMCA, Mansfield. FMI: 570-662-2999 or veronican@rvrymca.org. Grief Connection—Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Champion Orthopedics & Sports Medicine meeting room at Cole Memorial in Coudersport. FMI: 814-647-8616.

Monthly MeetingS MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers meets every third Tuesday at the Elkland United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. Free child care provided. FMI: 814-258-5651. Adult Book Club – Meets 6:30 p.m. at the Green Free Library every third Tuesday, Wellsboro. Free. FMI: 570-724-4876. Quilt Guild - Meets every third Monday at the Gmeiner in Wellsboro at 7 p.m. A board meeting will be for committee chair at 5:45 p.m. FMI: 607-523-6691. Tioga County Bass Anglers Meets every third Tuesday of every month at the Tioga Fire Hall. Look Good, Feel Better - 1 to 3 p.m., third Monday of the month at Cole Memorial’s Patterson Cancer Care Center, Route 6 East, Coudersport. For details, call 814-260-5555. A Hope 4 Lyme, Inc. – Meets monthly. FMI: 570-537-6616, 607329-1849 or ahope4lyme@yahoo. com.

Goodies For Our Troops - See May 15 listing.

Alumni banquet - Hosted by CV High School. Social hour from 5-6 p.m. Dinner to follow. Cost is $17 per person, $13 for 2015 seniors. Reservations made by May 15 to Donna Platz. FMI: 814-367-2095.

Monday, May 18

Sunday, May 24

NAMI, The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – Meets first, second, third and fifth Wednesdays at Wellsboro’s Presbyterian Church. Business meeting at 7 p.m., Support Group at 8 p.m. Meets on fourth Wednesday at St. James Complex in Mansfield, drop in center building B second Floor-at 8 p.m. FMI: namitioga@gmail.com.

Native American Powwow See May 23 listing.

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Jackson Township bicentennial - Events all day today and for Memorial Day in the township. See the front of this paper. FMI: 570-537-6367.

Soil, Plows and Flowers - Exhibit of silicone polymer artwork by Chad Andrews on display at the Gmeiner in Wellsboro every day from 2-5 p.m. until May 24. FMI: 570-724-1917.

Upper Pine Creek Trout tournament - See May 16 listing. Time for fishing today is 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Veterans Outreach - Hosted by United Christian Ministries at their location in Osceola from noon to 5 p.m. Free hot dogs, popcorn and beverages. FMI: 570-827-3171. CPR lessons - From 6-8 p.m. at Blossburg Elementary School. Car seat checks also available. FMI: 570-723-0441. Blood drive - At Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport from noon to 5 p.m. FMI: 877-842-0631.

H-G Reunion concert - At 2:30 p.m. at the Wellsboro High School auditorium. Admission is $8 at the door. FMI: 570-724-2079.

daily/Weekly Car Cruise In - Hosted by the Tyoga County Motor Club every Thursday night until October at First Citizens Bank in Mansfield from 6-8:30 p.m. No entry fee. FMI: 570376-4159.

CoMing Soon BeST Transit - Public advisory meetings on May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Mansfield Borough Hall. Second meeting is May 28 at 10 a.m. at the suite board room at the Progress Building in Towanda. Be Heart Smart - On June 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the Deane Center in Wellsboro. Hosted by the Susquehanna Health’s Spirit of Women. Register: 877-883-4791.

Tractor show - At Canton’s Fireman’s Field on June 5, 6 and 7. Events listed at www.ematmassoc. com. Yard sale - Hosted by the Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital Relay For Life team on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under tents in the Advance Auto Parts parking lot in Wellsboro. FMI: 570-439-2493. Golf tournament - At Tyoga Country Club in Wellsboro to benefit Relay For Life Keystone Kops and the American Cancer Society on June 24 beginning at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $85 per player. Register by June 10 at 570-724-1580. Golf tournament - Hosted by the Castaways Relay For Life team at Indian Hills Golf Club in Painted Post, N.Y. on June 27 beginning at 8 a.m. Cost is $260 per team. FMI: 570-772-8286. Rail Trail Relay Rally - On June 27 hosted by the Katiebugs Relay For Life team beginning at 9:15 a.m. Minimum donation is $20 per adult. FMI: 814-367-5826.

FarMerS MarketS Wellsboro Grower’s Market Every Thursday through October in front of Wellsboro’s First Presbyterian Church on Main Street from 3-6 p.m. FMI: growersmarket@ gmail.com. Mansfield Grower’s Market - Every Friday until Thanksgiving from 3-6 p.m. in front of St. James Episcopal Church in Mansfield. FMI: www.facebook. com/mansfieldgrowersmarket.

Food PantrieS Blossburg UMC Food Pantry - Every third Monday at 10 a.m. to noon, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Blossburg UMC on Williamson Road. FMI 570-638-3046. CSFP/Senior Share Food distribution - Every fourth Tuesday, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at The Compassion Center, Route 49 West, one mile on right, past CV High School. For those who have been pre-registered. FMI: 814-367-2221. Mansfield Area Food Pantry - 771 Lamb’s Creek Road, Mansfield. Open every Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-noon. Millerton Food Pantry – Every third Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., at the Millerton UMC, Route 328, Millerton. FMI: 570-537-2444 or leopar@ npacc.net. Wellsboro Food Pantry - Open second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pantry is located in the lower level of the United Methodist Church on Main Street. FMI: 570-998-4018. Food Pantry for Westfield - Every second Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon at The Compassion Center, Route 49 West, one mile on right past CV High School. FMI: 814-367-2221.

narCotiCS anonyMouS FMI: 570-404-8335 Every Monday – 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, Wellsboro; Every Monday, 6 p.m., Open meeting at Millerton Wesleyan Church, Millerton. FMI: 570-537-3028.

Every Wednesday – 8 p.m. at the Harbor Counseling Annex in Wellsboro.

Every Tuesday – 8 p.m. at the Blossburg United Methodist Church.

naranon FMI: 215-237-8473, hcutler56@gmail.com or 570-439-1417 pso976@hotmail.com Every Tuesday – at 6 p.m., First Methodist Church, Blossburg.

alCoholiCS anonyMouS FMI: www.aa46.org Every Saturday – 8 a.m., Open Meeting at Covington United Methodist Church, Covington; 8 p.m., closed meeting at Senior Center in Wellsboro; 8 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield.

The community calendar is a public service for free and low-cost events offered by local clubs, non-profits and charitable organizations. Individuals and businesses offering a “for profit” event may have it included for a $5 weekly fee, pa able in advance.

Every Sunday – 7:30 a.m., Women’s Meeting, Covington United Methodist Church, Covington; 7 p.m., Morris Fire Hall; 9 a.m., Harbor Counseling Annex, Wellsboro. Every Sunday – at 9 a.m. at the 11th Step Meditation Harbor Counseling Annex in Wellsboro. Serenity Starts Here - Every Sunday, 7 p.m., open meeting at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville. Every Monday – Noon, Harbor Counseling Annex, Wellsboro; 8 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Blossburg; 8 p.m., Masonic Hall, Westfield. Every Tuesday – Noon, Harbor Counseling Annex; 8 p.m., St. Peters Catholic Church, Wellsboro; 8 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mainesburg. Every Wednesday – Noon, Harbor Counseling Annex; 7:30 p.m., speaker meeting, Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro; 8 p.m., St. James Episcopal Parish Hall, Mansfield. Every Thursday – Noon, Harbor Counseling Annex; 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville; 7 p.m., Harvest Family Fellowship, Liberty; 8 p.m., Doug’s Clean Machine, Wellsboro; 8 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, Mansfield. Every Friday – Noon, Harbor Counseling Annex, Wellsboro; 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, Wellsboro; 6-8 p.m., Masonic Hall, Westfield.

al anon FMI: 1-800-359-1008 www.cpaafg.org. Every Saturday – 11 a.m., Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital, Room 41, Wellsboro. Every Sunday – 7 p.m., Morris Fire Hall Social Hall. Every Tuesday – 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro.

over eaterS anonyMouS Over Eaters Anonymous – Every Sunday at 7 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Mansfield. FMI: 570-404-7570.

Weight loSS Weight Watchers in Mansfield – Saturday, 8 a.m. Weigh in, 8:30 a.m. Meeting. United Methodist Church: 67 East Wellsboro St., Mansfield. FMI: 570-724-7572 or drubin@ptd.net Leader: Deb Rubin Weight Watchers – Mondays, 5:15 p.m. weigh-in, 5:45 p.m. meeting, United Methodist Church, Wellsboro. FMI: 570-724-7572 or drubin@ptd.net. Weight Watchers – Wednesdays, 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting, Galeton First Presbyterian Church. FMI: 570-724-7572 or drubin@ptd.net. TOPS #797, Wellsboro – Mondays, 8:45-9:15 a.m. weigh-in, meeting follows, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. FMI: 570-376-3451 or 570-723-1871. TOPS #608 Westfield – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in, 5 p.m. meeting, St. Catherine Center, Lincoln St., Westfield. FMI 814-367-5124. TOPS #768, Mansfield – Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m. weigh-in, 5:45 p.m. meeting, First Citizens Operations Center next to Wal-mart, Mansfield. FMI: 570-549-2331 or 570-662-3265. TOPS #929 – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Elkland United Methodist Church, 120 North Buffalo Street in Elkland. FMI: 814-326-4237 or 814-258-7569. TOPS #1205, Stony Fork – Tuesdays, 8 a.m. weigh-in, meeting follows, Stony Fork Baptist Church. FMI: 570-724-2719 or 570-724-1647. TOPS #919, Covington – Tuesdays, 8:45-9:15 a.m. weigh-in, meeting follows, Covington Baptist Church. FMI: 570-662-1311 or 570-723-1363.

no Meeting Fibromyalgia Support Group – No meeting, support network. FMI: 814-367-5875. Christian Universalism discussion group - informal meeting over coffee bi-monthly in the Mansfield area. FMI: scruffino@verizon.net.

CONTACT US: The Community Reminders is a listing of events and meetings taking place from this weekend to next. To have your event or meeting listed, send the name of the group, date, time and place of meeting, along with a contact and number, to rheitzenrater@tiogapublishing.com, fax 570-724-2278 or write “Community Calendar,” The Wellsboro Gazette, PO Box 118, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

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On Saturday, May 16, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Local Chapter D of the Philanthropic Education Organization is holding a chicken barbecue and bake sale at the Mansfield WalMart parking lot. There will be 300 barbecued chicken halves available for sale on a first come, first serve basis. An $8 dinner includes a chicken half, macaroni salad and beans. A barbecued

chicken half is $6.50. Baked goods will also be on sale. Chapter D’s members are from Tioga and Bradford counties. PEO provides women with opportunities for higher education by supporting Cottey College, an accredited liberal arts and sciences college for women in Nevada, Mo. PEO also awards loans and scholarships to women to pursue graduate and undergraduate studies.

27 attend Bradford Mishmosh farm tour The Bradford County Conservation District conducted a farm “Mishmosh Tour” on April 16 with approximately 27 farmers and agency people in attendance. Three farms were showcased as examples of best management practices, or BMPs, that received support through the conservation district and Natural Resources Conservation Service. The goal of hosting this tour is to spread knowledge of conservation practices that benefit the environment as well as the overall functionality of the farm or operation. Giving farmers the opportunity to discuss with one another

their reasons for installing conservation practices helps promote these practices through informal education. Attendees observed pasture improvements with the installment of roofed animal heavy use areas and manure storage options on both beef and dairy operations. Representatives from area agencies included the Bradford County Conservation District, NRCS and Farm Service Agency. Funding was provided by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection under the Clean Water Act.

overheard: “I love peanut butter,” “This is cool” or “Look at mine.”

Children plant seeds, watch them grow The Wellsboro afternoon class of Bradford Tioga Head Start spent time in April learning about green things, plant parts and what a plant needs to grow. The children planted peas, lettuce, radishes, onions and carrots and placed the containers in a special greenhouse where they could watch seeds burst from the soil and get bigger. They also planted grass seed in cups with their faces on it. “As the grass grows, it will seem like the child’s hair is growing,” said teacher Kelly Shaffer. “And the children can even give it a trim when it gets too long.”

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Children in the Wellsboro afternoon class of Bradford Tioga Head Start show off some of the many plants they planted. Bradford-Tioga Head Start, Inc. is a program offering state- and federally-

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easements. Non-point source pollution was the theme interspersed throughout the day’s topics. Speakers at the event included Jay Myer, Soil Secret, AgChoice Farm Credit; Chris Firestone, DCNR; and Ann Lo Pinto. Lunch was provided by AgChoice Farm Credit. The Tioga County Conservation District thanks participants, speakers and sponsors who made this event a success.

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girls participate in activities of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and spend at least 50 hours working on a community service project that provides a positive lasting impact on their community. Area girls earning the Girl Scout Silver Award this year are: Katie Coole, Hilary Fernandes and Ashley Jo Hall of Mansfield; Rebecca Harding and Kayla Sherant of Blossburg; Gionni Lewis and Katrina Toth-Penner of Mainesburg; Jennifer Somers of Gillett. The Bronze Award is the highest award girls in fourth and fifth grades can earn. Girls can work within their troops to earn the award. To earn the award girls participate in activities of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and spend at least 20 hours working on a community service project that makes a positive impact on their community. Local Girl Scout troops earning the Bronze Award this year are: Troop 41244 of Mansfield and Troop 41313 of Westfield. For more information on Girl Scouting, contact the Horseheads Service Center at 607-796-6202, visit www. gsnypenn.org or become a fan at facebook.com/ GSNYPENN.

Because young children explore the world around them, teaching activities that allow them to absorb knowledge through play, by using their senses or by observing adults and other children is key. So it makes sense that connecting letter recognition and writing to preparing a snack gives young children a meaningful experience that is essential to learning. During a recent Elkland morning snack time, Miss Margie, the center lunch aide, invited the children to make their own snack. They used rice cakes, peanut butter and raisins for a cooking activity. Each child took one rice cake and spread peanut butter on it. Just before taking a bite, Miss Margie instructed the children to look at their name card on the table and

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Local Girl Scouts are among the more than 800 in a 26-county area who have received the Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. The Gold Award is the highest achievement girls can earn in Girl Scouting. This award challenges girls to change the world – or at least their corner of it – and be eligible for college scholarships. To earn the award girls participate in activities of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and spend 80 hours working on a community service project that has a sustainable impact on their communities. Ten girls, including Wellsboro resident Arynn Cooper, are among those in the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways who earned the award this year. They will be recognized at the Young Women of Distinction ceremony following the council’s annual meeting on May 30 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y. Girls who have earned the Silver and Bronze awards will be recognized at a reception on June 6 in Corning, N.Y. The Silver Award is the highest award girls in sixth through eighth grades can earn. To earn the award,

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When a Loved one has CanCer

your mobile phone can help you keep track of appointments and treatments. Keep medication lists, insurance cards, emergency contacts and “do not resuscitate” orders accessible. Know that it is common for cancer patients to worry that they may die. If they have children, they will be concerned about missing important milestones in their lives. If they are working, they may be concerned about losing their job and their income as well as how that might impact the family. Be available to listen and help find resources and brainstorm solutions. By Tabatha Brown You may not be comfortable Social Worker talking to your loved one about Soldiers + Sailors Memorial your feelings and concerns, but Hospital it is important to find an outlet. If someone you care about has Pastors or social workers are cancer or another potentially good resources with experience life-threatening diagnosis, you in helping caregivers cope with may struggle with what to their numerous challenges and do. Amid feelings of sadness, concerns. disappointment and even anger, Many people are reluctant to there’s also a desire to say and do ask for help, but the support of the right things to bring comfort friends, neighbors, co-workers and hope to your loved one. and your church to provide meals, As the patient’s main support transportation and assistance with person, your most important light housekeeping can help you role is to be an advocate. Listen handle the added responsibilities and learn what physical, medical of caregiving. If you are using and emotional needs your loved outside agencies for help, read one has or may develop during carefully which services are treatment and consider the covered by insurance or available resources available to help you on a sliding scale fee basis and which need to be paid for out-ofmeet them. pocket. Now more Your best resource is your lovedthan ever, Listen you needNot everyone is physically one’s medical team. and emotionally equipped to someone to help carefully to what they tell you and through. take notes if it helps youyou keep track be a caregiver. It is better to of details. Ask questions, and if acknowledge your strengths Making final arrangements you want to do your own research, and ask for support to shore up for a loved one isn’t easy. request recommendations for your That’s why compassion goes weaknesses than to become into everything we do. completely overwhelmed. Other sources of reliable information. We are prepared to arrange Be wary of Internet research. The family, friends and neighbors also any special requests you need to feel needed, and you can information on some websites might have. can be inaccurate, and because none of fill that need by assigning them tasks. the information is tailored to yourServices Traditional loved one’s case, what Cremation you findServices Your health is also incredibly may create unnecessary concern important, so take care of yourself! Prearrangement and anxiety. Stay hydrated and rested to the Planning A calendar with large blocks of best of your ability. Eat healthfully space or an appointment app on and take deep breaths. Focus on

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EMS offers free CPR lessons

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Local best friends Kim Johnson (left) and Wendy Anderson are sharing the story of how Johnson saved Anderson’s life through kidney donation to show that organ donation is for living donors, too.

Living donors give Gift of Life and a little luck later, Anderson and Johnson were confirmed as a successful match. In October 2009, the women prepared to undergo the procedure. As the transplant team wheeled them from their respective rooms, the women saw each other in the hall. Nine hours later, one of Johnson’s kidneys had been removed and successfully implanted in Anderson. “The first thing out of my mouth when I woke up was ‘how’s Wendy?’” and my surgical team came in smiling, announcing that the procedure had gone beautifully,” Johnson says with a smile. “As soon as we had permission to see each other, I came down to watch ‘Ugly Betty’ with her.” “It’s so important to understand that you can be a living donor for many things and that in many cases, a living, non-related donor can provide the best match,” explains Anderson. “If you’ve ever pondered becoming an organ donor, I’d highly recommend you find out more about the Gift of Life program. There is no financial cost to the donor— it’s all covered.” Becoming a donor takes less than a minute, and can save up to 50 lives. For more information, contact Henry Brooks or Andy Tom at 570-723-0440 or hdbrooks@susquehannahealth.org and atom@ susquehannahealth.org.

Session gives info on practical nursing program Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Outreach Practical Nursing Program, located in the Wellsboro Area School District, will host an information session for those interested in nursing as a career. The session will be 4 p.m. Monday, June 22, in the former music room of the school district’s administration building. Natalie O. DeLeonardis, coordinator of the program, will discuss the admission requirements, application process, tuition and financial aid process, as well as licensure and the job outlook for graduates. There will be time for participants to ask questions following the presentation. The next practical nursing class is scheduled to begin Jan. 4, 2016. The campus will begin pre-admission

testing and accepting applications for the next class in July. All applicants must complete pre-entrance requirements by Oct. 1 to be considered for admission into the January 2016 class. Classes for the 12-month, full-time practical nursing program are held at Wellsboro Senior High School with clinical experiences at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, the Green Home, and Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, as well as other local facilities. The practical nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. This is a clockhour program, eligible for Pell grants and Stafford loans. For more detailed information, call 570-724-7703 or visit www.pct.edu/north.

Heart Smart is June 3 The average heart beats 100,000 times and pumps 2,000 gallons of blood every day, making it incredibly important to take good care of it. Susquehanna Health’s Spirit of Women invites women to boost their “heart smarts” with a free Be Heart Smart event on Wednesday, June 3, 5–7 p.m. at The Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Bering and interventional cardiologist Dr. Leslie Webb from the SH Heart & Vascular Institute will discuss the best ways to take care of your heart to keep it functioning at its best.

Join them for heart healthy education, important wellness screenings, shopping with business rewards partners and a light dinner. Seating is limited, and registration is required (even for Spirit of Women members). Joining Spirit of Women is required to attend, but membership is free and open to women of all ages. In addition to fun, educational presentations on hot health topics throughout the year, members also receive free wellness screenings, invitations to Spirit events and discounts from participating businesses. To register, call 1-877-883-4791.

training in five-minute increments to celebrate EMS Week. Hands-only CPR uses chest compression without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is an easy-to-remember option that empowers bystanders to take action because they are confident they can remember and perform the steps. It can be utilized as effectively as conventional CPR in many situations, particularly in adults and teens. All outreach will be per-

formed at the corresponding location’s ambulance station unless an alternate location is noted; mark your calendar for the location closest to you: May 14 – Liberty, 4–6 p.m. at Harvest Family Fellowship May 18 – Blossburg, 6–8 p.m.; free car seat checks also performed May 18 – Tioga, 6–8 p.m. May 19 – Lawrenceville, 6–8 p.m. May 19 – Middlebury, 5–7 p.m. at Middlebury

Fire House May 20 – Wellsboro, 6–8 p.m. May 20 – Morris, 6:30– 8:30 p.m. at Morris Firehouse Social Hall May 20 – Sabinsville, 6–8 p.m. Mansfield Ambulance Association will be providing outreach at local Elementary schools. For more information, call Andy Tom, paramedic clinical coordinator, at (570) 723-0441.

Auxiliary raises $28,000 for cancer center At some point in life, cancer touches everyone. They will watch a friend, a relative or a co-worker battle cancer, or even battle it themselves. Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital is committed to helping patients win that fight. Last fall, the hospital opened the Susquehanna Health Cancer Center to provide treatment services to care for the physical and emotional needs of patients from diagnosis to survivorship in Tioga County. The launch of a brand-new cancer center requires support, particularly in the form of initial funds, which is why the SSMH Auxiliary has spent the past two years campaigning to raise funds for the new center. To date, they have raised $28,911, exceeding their original goal of $25,000. The funds were raised through a number of events, including the Holiday Shopping Soiree, SSMH Dinner Dance and vendor shows. Knowing hair loss is a common side effect of treatment, auxiliary members also hand-crocheted hats to keep patients warm and comfortable during the winter months. “So many people are

Give blood, get chance to win Chesney tickets Donors of all blood types are invited to donate blood and enter to win a pair of tickets to see Kenny Chesney when his Big Revival Tour stops at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on May 30. Donors will have nine chances to win from May 11 to May 27, each winner will receive two tickets. Those interested in entering can do so by donating at one of three blood drives: Cole Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 18, from noon to 5 p.m. in the IMAC Connector; on Tuesday, May 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Austin High School thanks to a community service project of the Austin High School National Honor Society; or at Blossburg United Methodist Church on Friday, May 22, from noon to 5 p.m. In addition to being able to win Kenny Chesney tickets, all donors who donate two whole blood donations or one double-red cell donation from May 14-Sept. 19 will automatically receive 1,000 points on their second donation in that time frame – enough for a $10 gift card from the Community Blood Bank online point store. Donors can choose from a variety of $10 gift cards, or save their points for a bigger prize! No appointment is needed to save a life, however those interested are welcome to schedule an appointment online by logging in to their donor portal, accessible at www. fourhearts.org. Walk-ins are always welcome. For additional information, parental consent forms or to find other upcoming blood drives, visit www.fourhearts.org. Donors who have questions about their eligibility to give blood can call a Community Blood Bank nurse toll-free at 1-877-842-0631.

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Lee Mentzer, president of SSMH Auxiliary (left), and Faith Preston, SSMH Auxiliary/ Volunteer coordinator (right), present a $28,911 donation to Michelle Gaida, executive director of SH Cancer Center, for the SH Cancer Center at SSMH. touched by cancer, so this project was very near and dear to the hearts of our auxiliary, employees and the community,” says Lee Mentzer, president of SSMH Auxiliary. “Local support is so important, and we’re proud to say all of the funds raised will stay right here to give back through the Tioga Cancer Center.” Faith Preston, SSMH auxiliary/volunteer coor-

dinator, adds, “Today, there are so many great causes vying for funds that people can feel spread too thin, making it extra challenging to raise funds in a small community. We are amazed at the response we’ve received.” “We always focus on how we can better our patient care and comfort to provide them the very best treatment experience possible,” explains Michelle

Gaida, executive director of SH Cancer Center. “These great donations are how we make those differences, and they are incredibly important to our mission.” For more information on the SSMH Auxiliary or becoming a volunteer, call 570-723-0191. For more information on the Cancer Center at SSMH, call 570723-2855. To donate to the Cancer Center, call the SH Foundation at 570-723-0506.

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Best friends Wendy Anderson and Kim Johnson share everything with each other—inside jokes, long walks, favorite movies and a kidney. After years of struggling with elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, Anderson was diagnosed with IGA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Six years into her diagnosis, her health took a turn for the worse. Explains Anderson, “I had reached a critical point in my health, and there was so much information. I met with a ton of people to talk about everything from types of dialysis to equipment and routines to transplant surgery and recovery. As I sat there trying to absorb it all, I looked at my options. Watching the dialysis process, I felt I personally couldn’t do that and turned toward transplant.” Transplants require a healthy matching donor. When explaining her decision to her best friend Kim Johnson, the reply was “well, if they took living donors, I’d donate.” It was then that Anderson shared that organ donation is for living donors, too. “As soon as I realized I had a real chance to save my friend, I was so excited that everything became an adventure—the exhaustive testing for a match, the surgery, all of it,” Johnson said. Twenty-four vials of blood, a battery of tests

Interested in learning CPR, but worried about performing mouth-tomouth? Take advantage of special hands-only CPR events during National EMS Week at local ambulance stations throughout the area. Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital’s advanced life support/paramedic team and local ambulance associations throughout the area will be offering the American Heart Association’s Hands-only CPR

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Ten trees planted in Wellsboro for Arbor Day

Whirlwind tour stirs appreciation

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First grade students in Mrs. Lohr’s class at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, Wellsboro, pose for a photo after a tree planting for Arbor Day. Wellsboro was recognized for 19 years of being a Tree City USA. The Shade Tree Commission planted 10 trees this year, six in front of the school including this tree lilac. The remaining trees were planted on Charles Street and at the Charleston Street ball fields. Assisting with the project were Shade Tree Commission members Howard Rutledge, Vicki Fox, Parks & Recreation Director Pete Herres, Wellsboro Borough Manager Dan Strausser, Wellsboro Council President Joan Hart, Bob McCarthy from Wellsboro Electric Company, and Steve Hoover from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Goodies packing event is this weekend Goodies For Our Troops will be holding its packaging event for Independence Day care packages for the troops from 1 until 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 15, 16 and 17, at 87 Main at Crafton Street, Wellsboro. May is Military Appreciation Month, and May 16 is Armed Forces Day. This month, there is a special need for eye drops; foot aid products such as foam insoles and foot powder and creams; “To Go” drink straws used to flavor water; non-aerosol bug re-

pellent; travel-size Skin-SoSoft and body wash; travelsize wet wipes; granola and power bars; and individual servings of trail mix. During the summer months, milk chocolate candy bars do not ship well but homemade chocolate chip cookies do, and the troops enjoy homemade fudge, cookies without nuts, raisins or icing, and marshmallow treats as well as drawings, cards, and letters from kids and adults. Precious Lowe recently posted on Facebook: “Words cannot express how

grateful we are for our box we received today! Thank you to everyone. It really made our week. Blessings to this organization and all the contributors. We will never forget this and from the bottom of our hearts appreciate the love and support! Thanks again!” Goodies For Our Troops is a nonprofit organization so all donations of funds for postage and supplies as well as goodies should be tax deductible. There is no government funding, and there are no paid employees.

Donations of funds can be mailed to Goodies For Our Troops, PO Box 383, Wellsboro PA 16901. To add troops to the monthly care package list, email name and address to Goodies@ptd.net or snail mail to the above address. A few seats are still available for the spring fundraiser, a Benedict’s Bus Day Tour to Yuengling’s, Cabela’s and Shade Mountain Winery on May 30. Cost is $75 per person. Call 570-662-5601 or email Goodies@ptd.net to make a reservation.

my and I, along with my sister, recently completed a whirlwind tour of sorts, covering 22 states in 25 days; more than 7,800 miles with three major national park tours. We also visited 11 relatives including our two-week-old granddaughter. Actually we missed the major whirlwinds (tornados); that hit near Longview, Texas, a week before our arrival, and near Wichita, Kansas, a week after we passed through that area. We did, however, see dozens of dust devils also know as whirlwinds, dancing devils, sand augers, dust whirls, dust dervishes and more. Dust devils form in generally mild, clear weather while tornados are typically spawned from super cell thunderstorms. Warm air rises through a pocket of cold air and other air rushes into the vacuum, picking up dust or occasionally larger debris such as leaves, tumbleweeds and litter. As it moves the momentum increases and with it the length of the column and the size of the hole or pocket. As the hot air rises into cooler atmosphere it cools and loses its “lift.” The now cooler airs drops back down around the outside of the funnel and somewhat stabilizes the column. Eventually this cooler airs gets sucked in or the dust devil moves across an area of cooler ground air. When the cool air is sucked into the funnel, the collapse of the column is nearly instantaneous, with either a poof of widespread dusty air or a simple complete disappearance. Although we drove

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through several other national parks, we specifically toured the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and both Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park in Utah. This is the second road trip Amy and I have taken to the west in the last three years. The mountains are majestic, the canyons, cliffs and rock formations massive and colorful, the vegetation varied from Spanish moss to sage, live oaks to saguaro cactus, and grasslands to conifers. The highlights have to be time spent with family, especially a new granddaughter, a cousin I haven’t seen in 25 years, and nieces and nephews I see only every three or four years. Beyond that, I am often impressed with how quickly the terrain or vegetation transitions from one type to another. Yet, what intrigues me most is the vastness and expansiveness of this land with vistas that stretch from 30 to more than a hundred miles. When I remember that our country is not the largest piece of rock and dirt on this earth it is truly humbling, but more on that another time. * * * Dale Miller is a lifelong outdoor person and hunter who has been writing about the outdoors for more than 30 years. Contact him at targets@epix.net.

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Lyman Run’s kid’s fishing derby is this Saturday

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Olivia Krout holds a crappie caught at Hammond Lake.

Don Kelly’s weekly report on where the fish are biting

he crappies are biting. This string of warm weather turned the crappies on and pushed them in shore for the spawn. Anglers are doing well using live minnows and various small jigs. Each day the bite has continued to get better and better on all the lakes. So far, the best reports are coming from Hammond, Tioga and Hills Creek. Everyone this year has raved about the size of the fish coming from the Corps lakes. We’re seeing lots of 12-14 inchers right now, and many more over 10 inches. If you like crappies, now is prime time. This bite will only last two to three weeks and likely the peak of the bite will come in right around the time this publishes, assuming the weather cooperates. Anywhere you can a rocky shoreline or some timber, you should find crappies. On Hammond some good places to try include the campground boat launch, the shoreline around Pine Camp, and the shoreline along Foute 287. I like areas with plenty of spawning habitat, plus access to deeper water. We’ll see fish cycling in and out of the spawning grounds these next few weeks and that deeper water will often hold the pre-spawn and post-spawn fish. Similarly over on Tioga, areas with timber and rocks will fish well. Anglers are catching them in the sticks between the no wake zone and Mill Cove, as well as around the dam

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of Angling by Don Kelly and connecting channel. On Cowanesque, areas around the dam and the south shore standing timber are good places to start. Experiment with different depths and retrieves until you find what’s working. At this time of the year, crappies could be as shallow as 10 inches of water or holding out in 15-20 feet. Most will stay in that 5-15 foot range. I like to use a live minnow or small tube jig under a bobber. The float helps maintain the right depth and it keeps the bait in the strike zone longer. Various colors and various styles of jigs are working, but the most popular include white and chartreuse twister tails and similarly-colored tube baits and shad-shaped plastics. Other popular colors include purple, brown, black and yellow. Right now, smaller offerings seem to be key. As things warm up a little more, a lot of the slightly larger baits will work well, too. Good luck out there! Enjoy this bite while it lasts. * * * Don is the owner of Tackle Shack, 9683 Route 287, Wellsboro. He can be reached at tackleshack@frontiernet.net or 570-724-5138.

Powwow will be at historic campsite by Jason Przybycien jasonp@tiogapublishing.com

Wolf Creek Park in Trout Run will host a Native American powwow and reenactment May 23-25 on the ground where Col. Thomas Hartley camped in 1778. The powwow will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day and admission is free. Hartley left Fort Muncy, near the present Lycoming Mall, and traveled north on the Sheshequin Path during the Revolutionary War. Hartley’s expedition ran into native scouts, skirmished and retreated. But the militia had widened the road into New York, which helped settlers to enter the area. Robert “Stray Wolf” Hostetter is organizing this year’s reenactment, which will occur on all three days. “This is the honest to goodness first place he camped and the camp will be set up as close as possible

to how he did it,” Hostetter said. The First American Church of the Allegheny Band of the Pennsylvania Shawnee sponsors the event and Lycoming County’s Lewis Township owns the park. The event will include vendors and a tomahawk throwing contest for all ages, no experience necessary. Reenactors will dance each day at noon and all children are invited to join the “candy dance.” The powwow also includes a traditional wedding at 5 p.m. Saturday and a Memorial Day ceremony at noon Monday for veterans, Hostetter said. “Bring your family down, at least for one of the three days. You’ll have a good time,” he said. To reach Wolf Creek Park, take the Trout Run exit from Route 15 and follow Old Route 14. For more information, call 570-995-5177.

The Friends of Lyman Run and Lyman Run State Park will hold the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. This year the age limit has been changed to 14 years old and under. Registration begins at 9:30. A free lunch will be provided for all registered contestants and lunch for others is also available for a donation. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish overall in any age category. Part of the big prize will be a free taxidermy mount of the winning fish by Rick Hartley of Endless Mountain Taxidermy, Galeton. Other prizes will be awarded to the first kid to reach the limit of five trout, and the longest fish in ages 4–7, 8–10, 11–12, and 13–14. The derby fishing area will be from the spillway pool below the dam to the fence that will be placed to keep the stocked fish in the area. This area will be open for children age 14 and under from 8 a.m. May 15 to 6 a.m. May 18. Any others caught fishing there will be fined. Adults do not have to have a fishing license for this event but their actions and limited to those permitted by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations during the derby. Violation will disqualify any fish entered into the derby. In the event of severe weather the derby may be postponed. Contact the Lyman Run State Park office at 814-435-5010 for more information.

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Springfest features outdoor, family-oriented activities by Natalie Kennedy nkennedy@tiogapublishing.com

Whether the weather is rain or sun, Step Outdoors’ ninth annual Springfest will go on as planned. Springfest is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 16, at Hills Creek State Park in Charleston Township. According to Tim Morey, an event organization, Springfest normally draws 300 to 500 people. “The park and the volunteers and organizations involved enjoy the high numbers that come to this well-attended event,” he said. “But it’s not about the numbers. We love seeing families spending time together, having a great day

out. It’s all free unless they want to have an ice cream at the concession stand.” There are many activities to try. Equipment is available for children, age 8 and up, to try kayaking, canoeing, standing paddle board, fishing and fly tying. Guided hikes are available, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., although families can also stroll through the park on their own, said Morey. The Audubon Society will hold a birding walk at 8 a.m. before Springfest officially begins for those who want to arrive early. “The water paddling element is the main focus of the event, however, I will say the fish are biting,” said Morey.

Children age 15 and under can use free tackle and free bait provided by Tackle Shack to fish the lake. Licenses are required for those age 16 and up. For younger family members, Smokey Bear is scheduled to make a guest appearance. There’s also a kid’s craft area. “For the youngest members of the family, there is our always popular kids craft area,” said Morey. “Carolyn Haines will lead that station again and she always has something great for little kids. But really, our main thing is free family fun.” For more information call Hills Creek State Park at 570-724-4246.

Hike, bike or drive to benefit Relay for Life Tioga County The 10th Annual Rail Trail Relay Rally is Saturday, June 27. Hosting the event is Team Katiebugs, a Tioga County Relay For Life team. For a minimum donation of $20 per adult age 13 and older, $10 for youth age 6 to 12, or $50 for a family of up to four, participants can participate in a noncompetitive hike or choose to bike the Rail Trail and receive a T-shirt and a picnic lunch. Children under 6 can take part for free. Those who pre-register for the Relay Rally by Friday, June 12, can select the size T-shirt they want.

Those who register after June 12 are not guaranteed a T-shirt. On June 27, registration and sign in will be from 9:15 to 10 a.m. at Darling Run. Those who choose not to hike or bike, may drive to the Colton Point for the lunch. At 10 a.m., hikers and bikers will leave from the Darling Run parking area and walk or bike to the Turkey Path on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. At the Turkey Path, hikers can either walk back to Darling Run, a total distance of six miles, or cross Pine Creek (weather permitting) and hike up

to the Colton Point picnic area, a total distance of five miles. From 12:45 to 3 p.m. at Colton Point State Park, a picnic lunch will be provided to everyone who has registered for the Rail Trail Relay Rally. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Tioga County Relay For Life. Registration forms are available now through Friday, June 26, at Wild Asaph Outfitters, 71 Main Street, Wellsboro. Or, register by contacting Henry and Linda Berkowitz at 1-814-3675826 or hlemc@verizon.net.

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Constitution Party offers cash prizes for essay contest The Constitution Party of Tioga County is offering cash prizes to the high school students writing the best essays in the 2015 Essay Contest. The first place essay author will win $100, with $75 going to second and $50 to third. This year’s essay topic asks students to select a Founding Father, describe this individual’s contribution to the nation and the qualities for which this Founding Father is known. The contest is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, in Tioga County. Essay entries must be at least 750 words and no more than 1,500 words. Typewritten essays are preferred, but not required. All essays must have a cover page containing: the essay topic/title, student’s name, address, telephone num-

ber and email address; and the parent or guardian’s name. The topic/title must appear on the first page of the essay, as well as the cover page. Essays shall be judged on: content as it pertains to essay topic, originality, accuracy and proper English structure. Any material that is not original must be cited and included in a bibliography and that includes publication, volume, page, date, publisher and author. Essays must be turned in to the school guidance office or school representative no later than Friday, May 29. Judges will be members of the Constitution Party selected by the Tioga County Committee. For more information contact Brian Tevlin at btevlin@live.com.

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Above: Mrs. Cooper’s ninth grade biology students at North PennLiberty High School(from left) Tanner Zeafla, Madison Miller and Marnie Kyle designed an 84-minute class with a full microscope lab. On April 8, they taught the class how to identify producer and consumer cells, and related it back to the ecosystems around them. Learning about photosynthesis, chemosynthesis and Powerpoint for the project was fun, said Miller and Kyle. Right: Issac Weaver draws the microscopic organisms he saw through the microscope in a studentled lesson.

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First grade students in Mrs. Lohr’s classroom at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, Wellsboro, recently created posters to display the life cycle of a frog from the egg to a tadpole, metamorph to a full-grown frog. Shown with their illustrated posters are (front row, from left) Jordan Pierce, Cole Knapp, Lucas Trescott; (back row, from left) Kira Carbajai, Kieleigh Barrido-Hoover and Mea Cole.

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Tyler Heverly is the new title holder in the R.B. Walter Elementary School’s tallest paper contest. He poses with his paper, measuring 75.25 inches, and his certificate.

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Liberty Elementary School sixth graders in Mrs. Kreger’s class recorded April weather with homemade anemometers, barometers, rain gauges and wind vanes. Shown with their weather instruments are (front, from left): Blaze Deitrick, Hunter Bennett, Blake Schleh; (back) Breanna Sponenberg, Savannah Cooper, Lydia Paulhamus and Ryann Upham.

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Waiting for the sunshine and spring to stay with them for recess outside, students in Mrs. Lightner’s K-1 classroom have been waiting for their plants and tadpoles to grow. The students have been learning how the seeds germinate and what they need to grow, while watching the eggs hatch. Shown with their plants and jar of frog eggs are (from left) Ayden Yocum, Asher Davenport, Emilee Reese, Lauren Kosek and Gavin Carson.

Mrs. Morris recently helped her class at Don Gill Elementary School, Wellsboro, keep a positive environment while preparing for the PSSA tests April 20-24, with colored flowers on the wall. Shown with a few petals are (front row, from left) Hannah Robinson, Savannah Slaymaker; (back row, from left) Emma Baldwin, Jordan Vega, Levi Marmara and Taynton Krystoff.

R.B. Walter crowns new record holder of tallest paper Sixth grader Tyler Heverly is the new record holder at the R.B. Walter Elementary School. For the past eight years, art teacher Mr. McKee has challenged students to build the tallest paper tower. Students have one class period to construct a freestanding sculpture using one 8.5- by 11-inch piece of printer paper and glue. The finished sculpture has to stand for three seconds. The task requires students to think and plan, said Mr. McKee. Students must use problem-solving skills, be meticulous in the cutting and gluing, and keep the standing requirement in mind. The previous record holder was 70 inches. Tyler’s finished freestanding sculpture measured 75.25 inches.

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Students in both Mrs. Shaw’s and Mrs. Dunkleberger’s classroom at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, Wellsboro, learned different approaches on how to heal the earth. Each student then created an individual poster with their ideas of ways to help in that process. Blake Eckart (front row, from left) suggested planting more fruit. Ellie Largey had an idea of turning off the water when it is not in use. Xander Fleming thought more recycling could be done; (back row, from left) Candace Ellison gave an idea of picking up the trash outside, while Wyatt Davenport agreed about picking up more trash and turning off the water for a few ideas.

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Congressman accepting service academy nominations

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Mrs. Kosek’s third grade class at R.B. Walter Elementary School, Tioga Junction, performed “The Great Birch Tree” for other students on April 24. Set in North America, the play has an environmental theme. Students selected animal characters, created puppets and wrote lines about why their character wanted the birch tree to remain standing.

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Mrs. Ostrom’s students at Liberty Elementary School recently wrote reviews of books that they read while learning to state an opinion and back it up with opinionated evidence. Shown (from left) are Brenna Zeafla, Monana Mase, Isaac Nearhoof and Tucker Edler. For example, Isaac said “Here Comes Santa Claus” was “great” and “funny.” Montana said “I Want to Be an Astronaut” was “boring” and had “no facts.”

Congressman Tom Marino’s congressional office is now accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies. Nominations are available to the following: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.; the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.; and the Merchant Marine Academy in Great Neck, N.Y. Applicants to U.S. Service Academies must be nominated by their congressional representative and complete all application requirements and submit before Oct. 5. All prospective nominees are also invited to attend two Academy Day events where they can preview and meet representatives from each academy. One will be hosted at the Williamsport Area High School on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second at Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information on academy applications and nominations please contact Ryan Barton at 570-3223961 or email at ryan.barton@mail.house.gov. All applications should be mailed to Congressman Marino’s Williamsport office.

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During the PSSA testing week, students in Miss. Farrer’s fourth grade classroom at Don Gill Elementary School, Wellsboro, were learning the difference between the revolving and rotation of the earth, sun and moon in science class. They constructed individual projects of how the moon rotates around the earth, while the earth revolves around the sun. Shown with their models of the earth, sun and moon are (front row, from left) Abby McIntyre, Ella Reifer; (back row, from left) Conner Adams, Andrew Merriman, Blake Levindoski and Kaleb McElrath.

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Mrs. Kreger’s class at Liberty Elementary School has been building and programming Lego Mindstorms taskbots to avoid audio obstacles and follow lines. Shown with the ‘bots are (front, from left) Colton Litzelman, Jon Harding, Patriot June; (back) Eva Rice, Zoie McDermott and Katherine Nealen.

Third grade students in Mrs. McElrath’s class at R.B. Walter Elementary School, Tioga Junction, hold the puppets they created for their theatrical performance of “The Great Kapok Tree.” Set in the Amazon rain forest, the animal characters tell woodcutters not to cut the tree because the tree is their home. Students made the scenery, props and wrote the script and performed the play, along with singing a song and reciting a poem, on April 24.

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Left: Mr. Boyce and Mrs. Rhone were recently teaching their students at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, Wellsboro, about the life cycle of a plant. The students were learning what plants need to grow from sunlight or no sunlight, to water and soil. Shown with some of their sunflowers in a variation of elements are (front row, from left) Taylor Beckman, Jennie West, Cohen Mosher, Jordan Boccellari; (back row, from left) Lucas Schrauder, Jerricho Grandal-Stroud, Bailee Confer and Landon Andrews.

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Students at R.B. Walter Elementary School in Tioga Junction are hatching eggs in an incubator. Fourth and second grade students will hatch two rare chicken breeds: Delaware and speckled Sussex. In 21 days, the eggs should hatch. The eggs were provided by Rebecca Warner (left), who with her daughter Hailey Warner, helps Tattan Cole, Isabella Snyder and Gavin Stage place the eggs in an incubator. The chicks will be returned to the farms.

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MU cuts waste with new technology

MU celebrates graduates Mansfield University’s newest graduates started their last week as honored guests at the annual Graduation Celebration on May 8. Rob Kathcart, who holds two bachelor’s degrees (’95 and ’99) and a master’s (’02) from MU, was the guest speaker. He is the student activities director and a junior high social studies teacher at North Penn-Liberty High School. As he recalled his experiences and decisions he’s made, Kathcart told the Class of 2015 to “play hard and do well.” “Enjoy your successes and failures, take chances, do wise things and do some dumb things, too,” Kathcart said. “Learn not to take yourself too seriously but know when it’s important for others to take you seriously and be willing to venture off into the unknown. And don’t forget, play hard and do well.” The Graduation Celebration brings together graduates and university administration, faculty and staff. Special recognition is given to the candidates for outstanding senior. President Fran Hendricks and Associate Professor Jeffrey Bosworth, chair of the Outstanding Senior Committee, presented each candidate with a certificate. The Outstanding Senior Award was presented at

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Professors Kathy and Lee Wright, ’82, served as emcees.

Commencement on May 9 at Karl Van Norman Field. The event is made possible by the support of Professors Lee and Kathy Wright ’82, who met at the Graduation Celebration, the MU Alumni Association, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Finance & Administration, Association of Pennsylvania State College & photo provided/mansfielde University University Faculties, and the American Federation of Rob Kathcart, ’95 ’99 M’02, State, County & Municipal was the Graduation Celebration guest speaker. Workers.

There’s a new mantra on the Mansfield University campus. At the end of every meal, students “feed ORCA.” And ORCA is always hungry. ORCA is a cutting edge piece of equipment that turns food into organic refuse. Its full name is Organic Refuse Conversion Alternative. “Anything you can eat, it can eat,” said Mansfield University/Sodexo Food Services Director Drew Robinson. He became aware of the machine when students and faculty returned from a conference excited about it. He contacted the Canadian company, Totally Green, and installed it in March, becoming the third college in Pennsylvania to use it. “We were sending 400 pounds of food waste a day to the landfill,” he said. That adds up to 18 tons a semester. “Our goal is to have zero waste going to the landfill.” Using a process called “aerobic digestion,” the machine uses a process of ORCA’s proprietary, natural microorganism solution, water and recycled bio chips to break down waste. The resulting gray water goes directly into a sanitary drain. This process eliminates the production of methane gas, reduces emissions related to the transportation of waste and provides a safe work environment. The process means an extra step for diners who have to scrape their plates into an “ORCA bin.” “I’m really proud of the students,” Robinson said. “They understand recycling

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MU/Sodexo Food Services Director Drew Robinson feeds the ORCA. and sustainability. Their participation is helping the program succeed. I thank them very much.” Robinson said he and his staff had to work a bit to create a feeding schedule. “ORCA converts about 25 pounds of food an hour so we have to be careful not to overload it.” Robinson said food waste comes from three areas. There is about 50 pounds of pre-production waste. Another 50 pounds comes from the retail food outlets on the first floor of Manser Hall. The main dining area gener-

ates 300 pounds of waste a day. While ORCA is new on the market, MU is in good company. Intercontinental Toronto Centre, Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium, Waldorf Astoria are also feeding ORCA. Others will be joining. Beginning July 1, New York City will require hotels with 100 or more sleeping rooms to dispose of food waste through composting, aerobic or anaerobic digestion or other approved methods of diverting food waste from landfills.

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Professor Scott A. Davis and Marc Kiessling in front of his winning poster.

MU student has ‘Best Poster’ at chemistry society meeting Marc Kiessling, a Mansfield University senior with majors in chemistry and computer science and minors in mathematics and philosophy, had the “Best Poster” at the Scholes Lecture and Poster Program at the Corning Sectional Meeting of the American Chemical Society on April 28. The Annual Scholes Lecture Poster Program was held at Alfred Univer-

sity, N.Y. This annual event presents research posters from science students in the northern tier of Pennsylvania and the southern tier of New York, including Mansfield University, Elmira College and Alfred University. Kiessling’s poster, “The Effect of the Polarizability of the Chemical Environment on the 4f-4f Electronic Transitions of Holmium,”

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advised by Chemistry Professor Scott A. Davis, was judged by attendees including chemistry faculty and industrial chemists. In addition to the poster session, the evening featured awards for the top students from each of the represented schools. Each college or university selected one student to be the recipient of a book award. Kiessling, from Mansfield, was honored at this portion of the meeting as well, as the Outstanding Senior from the Department of Chemistry at MU. To learn more about studying chemistry at MU, go to mansfield.edu/ chemistry-physics.

Mansfield University is ranked among the top 15 most affordable small colleges in the northeast by bestvalueschools.com. MU is ranked 95th nationally out of 700 schools that met the definition of small college, which is less than 4,000 students. According to bestvalueschools.com, affordability is determined by net cost of attendance, the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses as determined by College Navigator, a component of the National Center for Education Statistics. “We work very hard to provide an educational experience that is of the highest quality and is affordable,” MU President Fran Hendricks said. “It is gratifying to receive validation from an impartial

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tors at a reception on April 27. They were recognized by MU’s outstanding senior nominees for being a positive influence on them with and have mentored them as a student and future professional. Each honoree received a certificate and a copy of the nominating letter from the student. The honorees and the students who nominated them are: Jeffrey Bosworth, history, philosophy and political science, nominated by Colton M. Long Christopher Bridges, student affairs, nominated by Colton M. Long Bruce Carpenter, business and economics, nominated by Jacob J. Flock Jannis Floyd, education and special education, nominated by Erin L. Harrison Mary Daly, social work, sociology and anthropology, nominated by Sarah C. Rava Matthew Haner, mathematics and computer science, nominated by Matthew J. Kiessling Anthony Kiessling, chemistry and physics,

nominated by Marc A. Kiessling John Kirby, biology, nominated by Donald J. Benkendorf Christopher Kopf, geosciences, nominated by Scott M. Morgan Gopalan Kutty, business and economics, nominated by Elisabeth J. Andrews Alissa Rose, music, nominated by Amanda J. Coughenour Michelle Schlegel, art, nominated by Ashley L. Ranck Louise Sullivan-Blum, English and modern languages, nominated by Courtney Wark Karri Verno, psychology, nominated by Erin L. Ratliff Carmen Wood, human resources, nominated by Kayla L. Grunza K. Sue Young, communication, nominated by Anthony Renz The event was sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Provost. The Outstanding Senior Award was presented at Commencement on May 9.

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Wellsboro Town Band seeks performers

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Michelle’s Studio of Tap dancers and voice students will perform in “Dancin’ in the Streets” on Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 17, at 5 p.m. at the Wellsboro Area High School Auditorium. The production will feature performances by ballet, jazz and pointe workshop students, tap dancers, and voice students. Tickets will be sold at the door.

The “Almost World Famous” Wellsboro Town Band is inviting musicians to participate in this summer’s concert series. The band is open to all interested instrumentalists of any age. Because there is a concert every other week, band members need only commit to one, two-week segment at a time. It is not necessary to play the entire eight-week season. Concerts are scheduled every other Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. on The Green. Dates are June 17, July 1, July 15 and July 29. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Wellsboro High School Auditorium. Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. in the old music room located in the Wellsboro Area School District Administration Office at 227 Nich-

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religion sections among major North American newspapers. Since his retirement from newspaper work, Remsen has pursued his interest in history with a focus on underappreciated aspects of the nation’s local history. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 570297-2436 or email bclibrary@bradfordco.org. The Bradford County Library is located one mile west of the town of Burlington.

Concert association announces new season The Wellsboro Community Concert Association announces its upcoming season. Formed in 1947, the WCCA has been bringing live music and the arts to Wellsboro for 68 years. For the 2015-16 season that mission continues. The season gets underway on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the Dali String Quartet. This quartet combines Latin classical sounds into music that is both traditional and vibrant, says a press release. The next show scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, is Scarborough Fair, A Simon and Garfunkel Experience performed by the Guthrie Brothers of Wisconsin. This brother duo combines the music and harmonies with trivia and stories of Simon and Garfunkel. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, enjoy the storytelling of Donald Davis, who has performed in the past at Mansfield University. For Donald Davis, storytelling is a way of giving and living life, his website says. He was born

in the southern Appalachian mountains, an area rich in storytelling, according to his site. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” he says. February will bring an evening of bluegrass to Wellsboro. The specific show is still being finalized. Finally, March 26 will bring a bit of Celtic to Wellsboro with the Kevin McKrell band. These veteran musicians have toured across the country with their music and storytelling. McKrell was a founding member of the Celtic folk band Donnybrook Fair. All the shows will be performed at the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center in the heart of downtown Wellsboro. Show times are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and more information regarding subscription amounts and individual ticket prices will be available soon. Season subscribers will get the best value.

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High school students are reminded that as members of the band, they will be awarded scholarships should they decide to attend any summer music camp. All that is required is that students participate in the band during the time they are not at music camp. In addition, the Town Band also makes donations to local school music programs through donations of the concert-goers. For more information, contact Director Adam Brennan at drmarimba@gmail.com or 570-724-3256.

Rotary seeks musical acts

Author to discuss ‘Visions of Teaoga’ The Bradford County Library presents author Jim Remsen, discussing his historical novel “Visions of Teaoga” on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. “Visions of Teaoga” takes place in Tioga, northern Pennsylvania, where a ‘tween girl visits a seemingly out-of-theway town on a summer vacation and has close encounters with its past. This saga blends history, suspense and a comingof-age journey. Remsen spent most of his career in journalism at The Philadelphia Inquirer. There he worked initially as a copy editor then became the founding editor of the Inquirer’s FaithLife religion pages, was a religion writer and ultimately served as the newspaper’s religion editor. He edited countless articles on religion, both hard news pieces and intimate lifestyle stories. Remsen and his reporters won national awards during his tenure, with the Religion Newswriters Association honoring FaithLife as one of the top two

ols Street in Wellsboro. Rehearsal dates are June 8, 10 and 15 for the June 17 concert; June 22, 24 and 29 for the July 1 concert; July 6, 8 and 13 for the July 15 concert; and July 20, 22 and 27 for the July 29 concert.

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Dancers from Michelle’s Studio of Tap’s Footwork and Junior Footwork competitive dance teams will perform for the May 19 Golden Afternoons program. They are: (front row, from left) Alexandra Jenkins, Faith Harold and Ella Roslund; (standing, from left) Audrey Becker, Alexis Banik, Maddy Kyle, Zoe Iseri, Maddy Hepp, Anna Bleggi and Kyla Madigan.

Golden Afternoons offers song, dance Songs and tap, jazz and ballet dances will be performed by students from Michelle’s Studio of Tap for the Golden Afternoons program at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Golden Afternoons gives adults, 55 and over, an opportunity to socialize and have a good time, according to a press release. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.

Singing on May 19 will be Kara Bowen. She is taking voice lessons from Jason Auman of Binghamton, N.Y., through Michelle’s Studio of Tap. Nine members of Michelle’s Studio of Tap’s Footwork and Junior Footwork competitive dance teams will dance on May 19. Through the studio, some of the dancers are also taking ballet, jazz and pointe lessons on weekends with Theresa Byers of Baltimore, Md.

Dancers chosen for Michelle’s Footwork and Junior Footwork teams compete in tap and jazz dancing at regional contests in Pennsylvania and New York and have earned first place trophies and gold, high gold and platinum awards. In addition, the Footwork team will perform in nationals this summer in Ocean City, Md. For more information about Golden Afternoons programs, call 570-724-6220.

Coudersport Rotary Club is searching for volunteer musical acts to showcase their talents during the upcoming Music on the Square series. Music on the Square features local musicians and bands coming together for free weekly community concerts on the Courthouse Square in Coudersport. The committee is looking for any and all types of acts, from rock to bluegrass to church choirs to square dancing groups. Open mic nights may be also offered. All concerts are at the Courthouse Square, unless otherwise noted, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8 (at Arboretum), July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12 (at Arboretum), Aug. 19 and Aug. 26. If interested in performing at Music on the Square, contact Janine Morley at 814-274-4877. Tell her a preferred date, genre of music, name of act and whether the act is equipped with its own sound system. Local vendors or nonprofit organizations can also sign up to sell food during each concert. All proceeds made stay in the pockets of the vendors. If interested in selling food, contact Walt Baker at the Maple Tree at 814-274-0704.

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Elton John tribute show coming to Deane Center

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Greg Ransom performs on stage as Elton John.

Greg Ransom, leader of the “Premier Elton John Tribute Band” called Bennie and the Jets, will perform at the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre next week on Friday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. In big sunglasses and a straw boater hat playing a baby grand piano and belting out Elton John tunes, Ransom looks and sounds like the real deal on stage, according to a press release. Accompanying him are Dan Moraski on guitar, Steve Lawton on drums

and Mike Gibbs on bass. Moraski and Lawton sing backup vocals. The 90-minute show at the Deane Center will include two costume changes and 17 to 21 Elton John hits, like his 1972 “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.” Elton John has been performing for five decades, since the 1960s. Ransom said. “Because he is still touring and doing newer music, we focus on his earlier hits, from 1970 to 1991. We do a blend of his songs, both his big hits and the ones you don’t hear as of-

ten. We frequently perform ‘Rocket Man’ and usually save ‘Crocodile Rock’ until the end of a concert.” The weekend before their Wellsboro performance, the band will be on stage in Chicago. Ransom said, “We play all over the United States and internationally. We have played in Iraq and Kuwait to entertain the troops, in Canada, Mexico, Korea…” For more information or tickets, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.

Hamilton-Gibson choir alumni invited to reunion Everyone who has sung in the Hamilton-Gibson Community Choral Arts Program’s Children and Youth Choirs between January 1996 and May 2015 is invited to attend the 20th Season Reunion on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 and 24. “We’re hoping that many of the former singers from past years can join us for our 20th season celebration,” said Thomas Putnam. He has served as choir

director for all 20 seasons. “It would be helpful for returning singers to let us know they plan to attend so we can have enough music ready,” he continued. The rehearsal for the Reunion Concert will be Saturday, May 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wellsboro High School auditorium at 227 Nichols Street in Wellsboro. All of the former singers are invited to get together at the Warehouse Theatre

on Central Avenue in Wellsboro immediately following the rehearsal. Each individual singer should bring his or her own lunch. The Reunion Concert will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Wellsboro High School auditorium. Favorite songs from the 20 seasons will be sung at the concert. More than 350 former choir members were invited to participate. Being celebrated at the

20th Season Reunion will be the choirs’ 20th anniversary and completion of the H-G choirs’ 67 Initiative. From April 26-28, 46 fourth through twelfth graders sang in each of the remaining nine counties to achieve the initiative goal to sing in all 67 counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On April 29, they sang in the Rotunda at the state capitol in Harrisburg where the initiative started in 2008.

In January 1996, the Hamilton-Gibson choral program began with one choir and 18 singers in grades 4-8. This year, there are four choirs and more than 60 singers in grades 2-12. Admission at the door for adults is $8 and free for children and students. This event is sponsored in part by Partners in Progress. For more information, call 570724-2079 or email hamgib@ gmail.com.

Quilt guild to host appraiser

The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild will meet May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Gmeiner Arts and Culture Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro. After the business meeting, announcements, and raffle basket will be a Show and Tell by members. The guest for the evening is Mary Kerr. She is an American Quilt Society-certified appraiser and awardwinning quilter. Her lecture, “Saving Our Treasures,” includes a trunk show. Audience members are invited to bring vintage quilts to share and discuss as time permits. There is open sewing May 11 and 18 at the Gmeiner from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Happy Hour sewing is May 20 from 5-8 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Emanuel Luthern Church, 149 William Street, Corning, N.Y. Members are still at work on the MLQG Banner and mystery quilt challenge. A Modern Quilt Exhibit is planned for September. New members and guests are welcome at meetings. Visit www.mountainlaurelquiltguild.org or call Kate at 570-724-4939 for more information.

LocaL nEws Chili cooking for critters

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Winners of the eighth annual Chili Cookoff to benefit Second Chance Animal Sanctuary pose April 25 in front of the big tent. Greg and Carissa Martuccio (far left) took the most popular vote and second place out of 13 chili recipes with “Black Angus Venison, Ghost Pepper and Leek Chili.” Top honors went to Jim Howe (back, right) with his “Home Brew” recipe, which included some of his son’s home brewed beer and topped with horseradish, sea salt sour cream mixture. Eloise Caseman (seated, right) of Sullivan County came in third with “Ellie’s Chili.”

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SSG Jason Welch, the individual who raised the most money for the National Allince for the Mentally Ill in Tioga County, stands with members of the other top two teams. In second place was The Change Agents consisting of the MU students and professor Welch and The Brosters consisting of Sam Oliver and his two younger brothers. Pictured are (front row, from left) Kaleb and Drew Oliver, (back row) Sam Oliver, Jessica Knapp, Tiffany Welch, Brittany Behm, Bianca Gordon, Jenson Goodrich, SSG Jason Welch.

NAMI walk raises $1,400

On May 2, more than 70 people raised awareness of mental illness and more money than ever for education and advocacy. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Tioga County sponsored the walk, which raised more than $1,400, the highest amount ever raised at a NAMI walk in Tioga County. The funds

will be used to provide more educational programs, increase awareness through outreach and further advocacy and support for those in need both here in Tioga County and the extended geographical area. Four senior Mansfield University social work students, Jessica Knapp, Jenson Goodrich, Brittany Behm

and Bianca Gordon, worked with social work professor, Tiffany Welch, to organize this year’s annual walk. The top fundraiser, bringing in more than $500, was SSG Jason Welch of Tioga, who walked wearing his ACU’s and carrying his rucksack in support of all veterans who have been lost to suicide as well as those who are living with a mental illness. SSG Welch said, “After learning recently that approximately 22 veterans are lost to suicide a day in this country, I decided it was important to take the opportunity to walk to raise awareness and help reduce the stigma.” In addition, six others provided testimonials on topics such as hope, healing and recovery. One of the strongest statements made was “I am an individual, not my disorder.” Another said, “It is great to feel like I am part of a community.” Professor Welch said, “The best part of the whole day is that we were all able to come together as a community to bring awareness to mental illness and help ‘Stomp out Stigma!’” The walk began at the St. James Complex in Mansfield and ended across town approximately 30 minutes later at Veterans Memorial Park. Once at the park, participants had lunch, a chance to win door prizes, and were able to share testimonials with the community.