AUGUST 2018
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H o a r p o p b e s nings l l e
No. 25 - Issued Quarterly
WELLSBORO HAPPENINGS • 1
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
August 2018
DeLosa Retires...Welcome Cook CONGRATULATE OFFICER SAM DELOSA ON HIS RETIREMENT!
A little bit about Sam: Sam joined a police explorer post through the Boy Scouts at 16. This program had regular meetings and was similar to the current Ride Along program, but more intensive. Within fifteen minutes of his ride along with the state police, young Sam knew that was what he wanted as a career. While attending college in the criminal justice program, Sam worked for the Mansfield Police Department. He has also worked for the Sheriff’s Department, for Shippen Township, part time, and Wellsboro Police Department, part time. He has now retired from the Wellsboro Police Department after serving 31 years! Sam has really enjoyed his career. It’s been really good for him and he hopes he’s made a positive impact for those in town. The most rewarding part of the job has been helping people, fixing bike seats and chains for kids, unlocking cars and helping people get on with their day; simple things that make people feel good. But there are also the more serious aspects of being a police officer. If someone calls 911, its important to them. Responding, you never know what you are getting into. Sam has helped people with bats in their house and has changed batteries in the smoke detector, but sometimes it is really intense and dangerous, where someone has broken into a house to steal or just to damage things. Those homeowners are terrified. It can be a balancing act to enforce and protect. To a young person thinking about becoming a police officer
Sam recommends: “Do good in school, stay out of trouble, and talk to local police wherever you are. Join in a ride along program or other involvement where available. It’s one of the best jobs you could ever have, where you have the opportunity to help people every day”. The police fight what we all fear. Everything from a barking dog to a homicide. Police do that every day. We thank you and wish you well Sam!
WELCOME OFFICER JEREMY COOK TO THE WELLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Officer Cook started with the Department in September, 2017, after working part time in Lawrenceville as a police officer and full time as a Sherriff’s Deputy for the County. A lifelong resident of Tioga County, Jeremy Cook started out in the banking field. When he and his wife decided to have a family, he decided to make a career change. He took that opportunity to do something that makes a difference. He then went through the Police Academy to embark on his new career. His commitment to community and service comes as no surprise, as his Dad served in the Air Force and Jeremy grew up with the mindset of service to community and country. Officer Cook loves the interaction with the community, and the opportunity to influence children in a positive way. He strives to instill in our young people that the police are their friends. There are a lot of events in this community that have a great turn out. He is looking forward to more opportunities to meet with the residents and businesses. Welcome Officer Cook!
ON THE INSIDE...
Parking Kiosk Pilot Program..................Page 3 Fall Yard Sale Dates..................................Page 3 When Extreme Heat Hits.......................Page 4 Heat Wave Terminology.........................Page 4 Police Dept. Grant....................................Page 4
New Veterinary Clinic..............................Page 5 Halloween in Wellsboro..........................Page 5 Yard Mulch Available...............................Page 6 New Tractor..............................................Page 6 Recent Road Work in the Borough.......Page 7