McClintick Recognized as Democrat of the Year

DUNNSTOWN – A longstanding party member was recognized as the Clinton County Democrat of the Year at the party’s annual dinner Thursday night at the Dunnstown Fire Hall.

Elsie McClintick of Salona was overwhelmed when the announcement was made. McClintick, 92, has been a party member for 71 years. She has a long history of community involvement, including a stint on the Keystone Central School Board. She told party members to “keep working,” adding, “If we don’t work, where will we be?”

Candidates in the November election spoke. They included commissioner Paul Conklin, commissioner candidate Angela Harding, sheriff Kerry Stover, district attorney Dave Strouse, candidate for Lock Haven mayor Joel Long and city council candidates Bill Mincer and Richard Morris. Former mayor Rick Vilello spoke on behalf of his wife, prothonotary Marie Vilello, who was at a training session.