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No. 35 - Issued Quarterly
FEBRUARY 2021
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
Susan L. Keck Retires
Born and raised near the Wellsboro Junction on a small dairy farm, Sue dreamed of joining the military and seeing the World like other members of her family, and that is exactly what she did. Sue joined the U.S. Navy in 1977, serving on active duty and then with the Navy Reserves, retiring in 2004. The Navy was like a second family; it gave her a sense of pride in knowing she was part of defending our country’s freedoms. After release from active duty, Sue lived in Florida for a time, then moved back to Laurel, Maryland, near Fort Meade where she had been stationed. Taking college classes in accounting and finance lead to work in Medical Billing and Property Management. However, she always felt pulled back to these mountains that gave her a true sense of home. When her son Alex was born, she and her small family moved back to Wellsboro. As luck would have it, the Borough Secretary position was advertised soon after, and Sue was hired in December of 1996. She was with the Reserves when 911 happened and was deployed for 7 months, then remained with the Reserves until retiring in April 2004. Upon retiring from the Borough, it is the people she says she will miss most. Like missing her Wellsboro Women’s Chorus friends due to the Corona Virus, Sue will miss the daily contact with those here at the Borough Office. A mother’s greatest joy is her children, and Sue takes much pride and joy in her son, Alexander. Alex is serving proudly, in his 6th year in the United States Air Force. Retirement plans include doing more motorcycle riding and more visiting with her friends and family. Sue hopes to enjoy more of the outdoors doing the things she loves, which include gardening, camping, and kayaking. We wish her farewell and smooth sailing!
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New Police Vehicle............................................................ Page 3 Low Volume Road Grant.................................................. Page 3 In Remembrance................................................................ Page 3 A Career Highlight............................................................ Page 4 Larry’s Legacy.................................................................... Page 4
February 2021
Welcome Amy Kane Perry
Amy comes from a large, Tioga County family. Raised here in Wellsboro, she now resides with her family in Middlebury Center. She and her husband, Tom have two children. Their son, Aidan is enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and lives with his wife, Ellie in Goldsboro, NC. Daughter, Ana is a sophomore at Wellsboro Area High School. As a family, they love to travel and spend time together. Their favorite places to visit are National Parks or any unique attraction that catches their eye. Amy has many interests, including acting as Treasurer for Little Hickory Productions, which holds an annual music festival and other fundraisers for the American Cancer Society and awards musical scholarships. Volunteering with members of her family, she enjoys giving back to the community and knowing that even the smallest of gestures can make a difference in the world. Amy didn’t always know she wanted to work in the accounting field. After High School, she earned a degree in Veterinary Technology and graduated from Harcum College in 1999. She then moved back to Wellsboro to start her family. Over the next several years she found herself working as a counselor, a tax clerk and finally found herself in the position of Tioga County Auditor. There she found her love for numbers and for solving problems. The position allowed her the opportunity to go back to school and in 2015 she graduated from Mansfield University with her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with an accounting focus. When the job notice was posted in the newspaper for the borough position, Amy thought it was kismet. She could use her accounting background and combine it with the pride she has in her community. She considers herself lucky to live in our unique, small town and is excited to be part of its future. She will have some pretty big shoes to fill as Susan retires, but looks forward to each and every new day.
Borough Snow & Ice Removal Regulations......... Page 6 What NOT to Flush!............................................... Page 6 Paperless Billing!...................................................... Page 6 Woodland Park Update......................................... Page 7