2005 Peterbilt Conventional 387 Truck
For Sale by Sealed Bid
The Tyranny of the Urgent
In about five weeks I will be taking a 300-mile bicycle trip. My plan was that when I went to Georgia in March, I would start the training. The weather in Georgia wasn’t as conducive to riding as I would have hoped, but I did get in some good mileage and returned home in April ready to hit the road. It is now approaching the end of May and I’m up against a deadline. I’m not near where I’d like to be in the training schedule. I would have made it, but the tyranny of the urgent seems to take precedence every time.
For example, I knew the weekend would be shot as I had already planned events for both Saturday and Sunday. For sure Monday would happen, or so I thought. Plan as you may, plan as you might, Murphy’s Law will always seem to find a way to sneak in. A bent mower blade added another 2-3 hours on my mowing plans. The contractor showed up to do some work in my house, which again postponed the mowing another 5 hours. Phone calls, packing for a trip, and just taking time to eat filled the rest of my day, and I’m exhausted. Ride today? Nah, maybe tomorrow.
Through all of this I am learning things. One of the things I’m learning is the value of plans. For me, these plans are lists. When I’m faithfully doing this, the tyranny of the urgent doesn’t seem to distract me, but if I don’t make the plans, urgency always wins out.
Another reason that plans are so important is that I’m one of those people that can be working on one project and get distracted and start another. Like today, I stopped mowing to dig out a shrub that needed moved, and then went back to mowing. I stopped again and moved my truck. All of these could have waited, but I got distracted.
God says that I’m made in his image. That being the case, I should learn from his example. Everything that he has done and will do is always related to a plan. Even the life of Christ, including his death and resurrection, happened according to plan. Yes, we all could learn something if we took the time to plan. Think about it.
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Commercial Fire Alarm In Bradford
At 11:44 PM on Thursday, Bradford City and Bradford Township are responding to a commercial fire alarm at 2 Bushnell Street in the City.
RECALLED--FALSE ALARM
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Man Shot In Leg
EMS from Belfast & Amity are responding to 9114 West Hill Road in the Town of Allen where a 32 year old male has reported a gunshot to the upper leg.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/ 2 FATALITIES
Address: ROUTE 66 and ROUTE 948
City: HIGHLAND
Cross Streets: ROUTES 66 948
Agency: ELK COMPANY 8 FD; ELK COMPANY 6 FD; KANE MEDIC 5, KANE RESCUE; RIDGWAY AMBULANCE; STAT ON STANDBY
5/23/2013 9:09:17 PM
REPORTING 2 PATIENTS, AUTOMOBILE UPSIDE DOWN IN THE DITCH WITH ENTRAPMENT; ELK COUNTY CORONER REQUESTED TO SCENE
ARRIVING EQUIPMENT ADVISED TO USE CAUTION DUE TO SPILLED DIESEL FUEL ON ROADWAY
12:20 AM--ZOOK MOTORS REQUESTED TO SCENE WITH FLATBED
LIVE SCANNER
Lawrence G. “Doc” Page
“Memorial Service Slated”
COUDERSPORT, PA---A memorial service for Lawrence G. “Doc” Page, 87, of Coudersport, formerly of Austin, will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Austin United Methodist Church, Austin.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Jamie Richard Papinchak, 38, of 45 Walker Ave., Bradford, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Elkins, West Virginia.
Born February 19, 1975, in Windber, he was a son of Richard Stephen and Diana Lynn (Ott) Papinchak of Windber, who survive.
On November 1, 1998, in the Emanuel Lutheran Church he married Rebecca L. (Zawacki) Papinchak, who survives.
Jamie was a 1993 graduate of Forest Hills High School and graduated in 1997 from Mercyhurst College with a degree in Archeology. He was employed by Skelly & Loy Inc. as an archeologist.
He cherished his girls and was a devoted husband to Rebecca.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by three daughters, Lillian Katrina Papinchak, Violet Elizabeth Papinchak, and Penelope Jean Papinchak, all at home; two sisters; Krista Papinchak, wife of Vincent Grattan, Sara Papinchak, wife of Joshua Rearick; a brother, David Papinchak, husband of Melinda Kime Papinchak; paternal grandmother Ann Papinchak; maternal grandmother, Ann Ott; his in laws, Jim and Nancy Zawacki of Bradford; brother in law, Brian and Jennifer Zawacki; sister in law, Katrina and Christopher Winsor and several nieces and nephews, Victoria Grattan, Natalie Grattan, Brycen Rearick, Noah Grattan, Colby Rearick, Mason Papinchak and Joshua Zawacki.
Mr. Papinchak was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Michael B. Papinchak; maternal grandfather Roy Ott; two uncles and one cousin.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Emanuel Lutheran Evangelical Church where funeral and committal services will be held at 3:00pm with Rev. Thomas Pierotti, pastor and Rev. Ray Streets pastor Emmanuel Baptist Church co officiating officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Jamie Papinchak Memorial Fund.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Dearest Family and Friends,
I want to humbly thank you for the awesome 90th birthday party. You will never know how much it has blessed me. I want to express my appreciation to all the wonderful family and friends who helped make it all possible.
Also, I want to thank the gals and guys for the wonderful night at Spragues Restaurant and also the “girls” for the surprise breakfast at my home.
God has blessed me with wonderful, precious family and friends who do so much for me. You are all loved, special and always dear to my heart. God bless each of you as He has blessed me. God is so good!
Much love always,
Eva Robinson
Bolivar Respoonding To Tree Down on Wires On County Road 33
At 6:25 Bolivar Fire Dept. has been called to the 1200 block of County Road 33 for a tree down on live electric wires.
Bradford Ambulance Responding To Assault
At 5:46 PM on Thursday, Bradford Police & Ambulance have responded to assist an assault victim at the intersection of Davis & Jackson Ave.
Bolivar/Richburg Called To Fire On MIller Hollow Road
At 5:04 PM on Thursday, Bolivar And Richburg Fire Depts. have been dispatched to 7557 Miller Hollow Road for an unknown type fire across from the Thomas residence.
CHIEF 501 REPORTS TREE DOWN ON HOUSE
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
southern Allegany County in western New York
* until 545 PM EDT
* at 441 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail... and
damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located 17
miles southwest of Wellsville... or 10 miles southeast of Olean...
and moving east at 30 mph.
* Some locations in the warning include...
Little Genesee...
Stannards...
Alma...
Wellsville...
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
In addition to large hail and damaging winds... continuous cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately! Lightning is one of natures number one killers.
Remember... if you can hear thunder... you are close enough to be
struck by lightning.
... A strong thunderstorm will affect east Central Potter and northern Tioga counties...
At 423 PM EDT... a strong thunderstorm was near Galeton... moving
northeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts to 40 mph and small hail are possible with this storm.
This storm will affect Leonard Harrison State Park... Westfield...
Wellsboro... Keeneyville and Tioga.
This will impact the following major roads... Route 6... Route 15.
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MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0778
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
0957 AM CDT THU MAY 23 2013
AREAS AFFECTED...WRN/CNTRL/NRN PORTIONS OF NY/PA
CONCERNING...SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE
VALID 231457Z - 231730Z
PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...60 PERCENT
SUMMARY...MONITORING FOR AN INCREASING DAMAGING WIND/MARGINAL SEVERE
HAIL HAZARD TODAY WITH INITIAL CONVECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OCCURRING WRN
NY INTO NWRN PA. A WW ISSUANCE MAY BECOME NECESSARY WHEN GREATER
CLUSTER/LINEAR ORGANIZATION IS APPARENT.
DISCUSSION...AN INCREASE IN CONVECTIVE DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN NOTED IN
RADAR/VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM NEAR ROC SWWD TO FKL. AS
CONVECTIVE TEMPERATURES OFF THE 12Z BUF/PIT RAOBS HAVE BEEN
BREACHED. RELATIVELY ABUNDANT LOW CLOUD COVERAGE REMAINS DOWNSTREAM
OF THIS WHICH IS RETARDING SURFACE HEATING...BUT GRADUAL
DESTABILIZATION AMIDST THE PRESENCE OF 10-12 G/KG MEAN MIXING RATIOS
MAY YIELD POCKETS OF MLCAPE FROM 500-1000 J/KG. MODERATELY STRONG
UNIDIRECTIONAL SWLY WIND PROFILES WITHIN THE RIGHT ENTRANCE REGION
OF A FAST UPPER-LEVEL JET SHOULD PROMOTE ADDITIONAL CONVECTION WHICH
MAY ORGANIZE INTO CLUSTERS AND SHORT-LINE SEGMENTS.
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Update for Northern Route 255 Project in Saint Marys, Week of May 27
Saint Marys – Work to improve a northern section of Route 255 in the city of Saint Marys is continuing. The project stretches from the Tractor Supply Co. intersection to Route 120/State Street in Saint Marys. Work this year will concentrate on the section between Wendy’s and Satterlee & Sons.
Once the project completes in late summer 2014, travel along this section of Route 255 will be smoother and more efficient. PennDOT will issue regular updates on this project.
Activity the week of May 27 will include:
• The contractor will be working 24 hours per day starting on Monday night at 9:00 p.m. and finishing Friday at 4:00 p.m. This change is being made this week only due to the Memorial Day holiday.
• MOTORIST ALERT: On Tuesday night between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, Route 255 will be restricted to one lane near the Random Road intersection for the installation of a sanitary sewer line. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.
• The current traffic pattern, starting at the intersection at Tractor Supply and extending to the Iron Run Road intersection, restricts traffic to one lane northbound and one lane southbound with a center turning lane. This traffic pattern will remain in effect until further notice. The center turn lane is for turning movements only.
• The contractor will be installing new storm drainage within the work area.
• Access to businesses within the work zone will be maintained during normal business hours.
All work is weather and schedule dependent. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving and stopped vehicles through the entire work zone. Motorists are advised to be cautious when traveling through the work zone and should obey the posted speed limit.
Overall work includes pavement repair, drainage improvements, addition of a right-turn lane for Route 255 northbound traffic at Vine Street, re-alignment of the Arch Street intersection, a right turn lane on Route 120 east for traffic heading south on Route 255, and other construction items. Dave Gutelius Excavating Inc. of Mifflinburg is the contractor on this $12.8 million project.
About a one-mile section of roadway separates this project from PennDOT’s other Route 255 project that stretches from north of Greenbriar Drive to just south of the Kersey/Route 948 intersection.
RT. 59 TO BE CLOSED AT RANGER STATION
At 12:02 PM on Thursday, Fire police have been requested to close Rt. 59 at the Ranger Station and divert westbound traffic to Rt. 321 at the request of Warren County.
REPORT PENNDOT IS DOING A SLIDE REPAIR, IT IS UNKNOWN HOW LONG THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED
Update for Work at the Intersection of Routes 119 and 322 in Sandy Township
DuBois – Work to improve the Route 119/322 “Blinker Parkway” intersection in Sandy Township is continuing, with an update noted below. When work completes late this year, area drivers will be able to travel through a wider intersection with improved visibility and enhanced safety.
For the week of May 27, area drivers can expect:
• In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, no work will take place Saturday through Monday, May 25 through 27.
• Installation of concrete curbing at various locations.
• Roadway widening, excavation and drainage work will continue.
• Temporary signals are operational and old signals have been removed.
• Utility relocation work will continue.
No traffic pattern changes are in place at this time, although short travel delays are possible. PennDOT reminds drivers to be cautious, watch for slow moving and stopped vehicles through the work zone, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.
Overall work will include construction of turning lanes, roadway widening, slight roadway re-alignment, drainage improvements, new curbing and sidewalk, curb ramps, and traffic signal upgrades
All work is weather and schedule dependent. Work is scheduled to end by early December of this year. H.R. I. Inc of State College is the contractor on this $1.3 million project.
PennDOT Maintenance Work Schedule for May 28 – May 31, 2013
Potter /Cameron PENNDOT, Potter/Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 28 – May 31, weather permitting.
Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Potter County 0260:
Sign Crew:
• State Route: 0155, 3002, 0607 (Austin Area) Sign Repairs
Bridge Crew:
• State Route: 4013 (North Hollow Road) Bridge Repair
Pipe Crew:
● State Route: 4014 (Plank Road) Pipe Replacement 5/28 & 5/29-Road Closure, Detour In Place
● State Route: 1001 (Brookland Road) Pipe Replacement 5/30 & 5/31-Road Closure, Detour In Place
Tail Ditching:
● State Route: 2002 (West Branch Road) Ditching & Pipe Replacement
East Patching:
● State Route: 0049 (Gold Area) Patching
West Patching:
• State Route: 4009 (Baker Creek) Patching – Tuesday-Wednesday
● State Route: 4023 (Eleven Mile) Patch Pipe Crossings-Thursday-Friday
Shoulder Cutting:
● State Route: 4023 (Eleven Mile Road) Shoulder Cutting/Inlet Cleaning- Tuesday
● State Route: 4005 (Whitney Creek) Shoulder Cutting/Inlet Cleaning-
Wednesday-Friday
Mowing Crew:
● State Route: 3003 (Prouty Area) Mowing
Cameron County 0240:
• State Route: 3001 Patch Pipe Crossings
• State Route: 0120 & 0155 Mowing and Sweeping
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
• Dolomite: State Route 44 (Shinglehouse) Bridge Repair (approx. end
07/26/2013)
• L C Whitford: State Route 49 (Harrison Valley) Bridge Repair
• Glenn O Hawbaker: State Route 872 (Potter & Cameron) Drainage Improvements and Road Repairs
Cooking for Crowds in Coudersport
Non-profit, volunteer-run groups that prepare food to be served or sold to the public must be sure that the food is safe and of high quality. Participants in this workshop will learn up-to-date methods for safely handling and preparing food for large groups. The workshop is appropriate for non-profit food providers such as churches, fire companies, and civic groups. This class is being held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the PCEC’s Coudersport office. For more information or to register, call 814-274-4877 or visit our website at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org.
AUSTIN MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
will start at 11am. On Monday 27, 2013 with:
*Greeting and Invocation by Pastor Steven Small,. Jr.
*National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance- by all
*Remarks by Major Phillip Van Why.
*Speaker: Mike Fowler
Graduate of AHS- 1967; Former Chief Petty Officer US Navy, Greaduate
of Indiana University of Pa; B.S. Business Education, Retired from
the Commonwealth of Pa.
*America the Beautiful- by all
*Raising of the Flag by the Austin Boy Scouts Troop# 524
*Veteran's Program
*Placing the wreathes
*Gun Salute
*Benediction by Pastor Small, Jr.
*Taps
*End of Program (Luncheon to follow at the Austin Fire Hall sponsored by various organizations
and individuals)
The Headwaters Conservation Partnership
(HCP) is pleased to announce that Atlas Resource Partners L.P., an E&P (Exploration & Production) subsidiary of Atlas Energy, has once again supported the efforts of Headwaters regional conservation efforts. Atlas, one of Headwaters’ first industry partners, provided a special donation to be used towards the matching funds required for two major Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection grants in the field of acid rain remediation.
HCP Program Director Dale Fox explained, “It was gratifying to have one of our first conservation partners respond immediately with additional funding when we explained the significance of these projects”. The Atlas Resource Partners donation will be utilized in support of the Clarion River Headwaters and the Smith Run Growing Greener acid rain projects in Elk County that were approved in February by the Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP provided $354,000 in grant funding with a required match of $65,000.
“Finding sources of match funding is always a tough job that can make or break a major grant submission. Since we anticipate that the initial DEP funded projects will be followed by many additional acid rain remediation construction projects, the participation of private industry provides us with vital financial flexibility through the use of matching funding on complex water quality efforts such as this.”, explained Headwaters Charitable Trust Executive Director Jane French.
The Headwaters Conservation Partnership invites all corporations, small businesses and individuals active in the Headwaters region of Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties to join the Conservation Partnership. See www.headwaterspa.org for more information.
Lawn Maintenance In Coudersport Boro
The Coudersport Borough has been receiving complaints regarding several lawns that have not been mowed or trimmed, if this is not done now some could be fined and we wish to avoid this action so please get your lawns taken care of.
Residents of the Borough of Coudersport are reminded that there is an ordinance in place that requires that lawns are maintained grass is to be cut to a height of 4 inches or less and at no time during the mowing season can the grass grow in excess of 8 inches on the property. Weeds brush or other vegetation are also included and must be properly removed or cut.
The maintenance of lawns is important to help keep Coudersport a beautiful town we are asking for your cooperation.
SENIORS SPEND A DAY IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Oswayo Valley Senior Center and Covered Wagon Tours enjoyed a wonderful trip down memory lane on Saturday, May 18, when they visited the Lucille Ball Museum in Jamestown, NY. Fifty members enjoyed a continental breakfast, games of chance and lively interactive tour.
They glided past her burial site, commencing down Lucy Lane viewing her childhood home arriving at the front door of the museum around 10:30 Saturday morning. The gracious tour guide gave us carte blanche access of the original television stage sets, hologram pathways and a luxurious view of the Copacabana (Desi Arnezs’ fictional nightclub). Lunch was enjoyed at Friendly’s with a shopping stop at Viddlers 5 & 10 in East Aurora, N.Y. The tour finished up with popcorn and the movie “Letters For Juliet”. The Center has plans for a follow up trip in the fall to another local venue.
We want to thank all the local businesses and folk that live in the area that supported our Beef-on-Weck luncheon on Voting Day, May 22, we sold and delivered 182 meals. We will offer this again in the fall. Their famous pancake breakfast will be offered on June 29; 7-10 am at the Senior Center during the Summer Fun Fest.
The Oswayo Valley Senior Center is open Monday thru Wednesday weekly. Reservations for lunch can be made at 814-697-7178. The Oswayo Valley Center is the only center locally owned in the whole of Potter County.
Written by: Monica Thomas
At 10:40 PM on Wednesday, Coudersport Ambulance & Medic 6 have been called to Peet Street for a medical emergency.
PennDOT Encourages Pennsylvanians to Sign Up for Free Life-Saving Programs During Emergency Medical Services Week
Harrisburg – In recognition of national Emergency Medical Services Week, which runs through May 25, PennDOT today encouraged Pennsylvanians to sign up for two free programs aimed at saving lives in emergency situations – the Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information (ECI) programs.
“Emergency responders need as much information as possible as quickly as possible when victims are in a crash or emergency situation,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. “These programs provide vital information on victims when they can’t speak for themselves.”
Participants in the Yellow Dot program fill out the program form with their emergency contact, medical contact and medical information, insert it in the program’s folder and then place it in their vehicle’s glove compartment. Participants then place a yellow dot sticker on their vehicle’s rear window. This sticker alerts emergency responders to check a vehicle’s glove compartment for the folder, helping emergency responders provide specific care to participants after a crash.
The ECI program offers Pennsylvania driver’s license and PennDOT-issued ID holders the opportunity to log into a secure database and list two emergency contacts. Customers can update the information as needed, but only law enforcement officials can view their information in the system. In emergencies, law enforcement can use participants’ ID to find their emergency contact information.
While the Yellow Dot program is used only in vehicle crashes, the ECI program is usable in other emergencies as well as crashes.
Since Governor Tom Corbett announced the programs in November 2012, nearly 100,000 Yellow Dot kits have been distributed and 12,400 people have registered for the ECI program.
To learn more about the Yellow Dot program or to sign up for a program folder, visit www.YellowDot.pa.gov. To sign up for the ECI program, visit www.dmv.state.pa.us and click on the program icon.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Potter County.
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Interstate 80 WB rest area project starts June 3
A $2.9 million reconstruction project at the Interstate 80 westbound rest area at mile 246 near Mifflinville in Columbia County is set to begin June 3.
At that time, prime contractor Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. will begin work to widen and place a new concrete pavement in the truck parking area, provide new concrete sidewalks and handicap ramps, mill and pave the car parking area, install new lighting and plant various trees and shrubs.
Starting June 3, the truck parking area will be closed and message boards will be placed along I-80 westbound in advance of the work to inform truckers that the rest area will be closed to truck traffic.
There will also be a 21-day closure to car traffic later in the project. Access to cars will be maintained over the Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day holiday periods. An update will be provided prior to the start of the closure for car traffic.
The project completion date is October 31.
At 6:40 PM Shinglehouse has been dispatched for wires down on Stevens Street.
BOARD OF GAME COMMISSIONERS APPROVES TWO RESOLUTIONS
Both were drafted in response to bills under consideration by state legislators.
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners at a board working group meeting Monday drafted and approved two resolutions in response to legislation that would change the way the agency conducts business.
The first resolution confirms the Board of Game Commissioners’ opposition to any attempt to merge the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and notes it’s a message the board wished to convey to the chairmen of both the state House and Senate Game and Fisheries committees.
The Board of Game Commissioners noted the Pennsylvania Game Commission is an independent agency charged with regulating and protecting wildlife within the state’s borders and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is an independent agency charged with regulating and protecting the state’s fisheries. “We affirm our commitment to the status of the two independent agencies and that they remain independent with their ability to focus on their primary responsibilities,” the resolution stated.
The second resolution announced the Board of Game Commissioners’ opposition to reducing the term of game commissioners from eight to four years. The Board of Game Commissioners is comprised of eight commissioners who serve a single eight-year term.
The resolution noted a majority of commissioners believe it “takes a new Commissioner several years to understand the broad scope of this complex agency.” Consequently, the commissioners do not support the reduction in the term of commissioners. The Board of Game Commissioners also wished to convey this message to the chairmen of the House and Senate Game and Fisheries committees.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
620 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTHERN POTTER COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
* UNTIL 715 PM EDT
* AT 617 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS. THESE SEVERE STORMS EXTENDED FROM
SHINGLEHOUSE TO ROULETTE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH. THESE
STORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60
MPH.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDED THE WARNING...
GENESEE AND HARRISON VALLEY.
THIS WILL IMPACT THE FOLLOWING MAJOR ROADS...ROUTE 6...STATE ROAD
449.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CREATE WINDS OF MORE THAN 57 MPH...OR HAIL ONE
INCH OR LARGER. DAMAGE WAS REPORTED IN NORTHERN MCKEAN COUNTY WITH
THIS LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS.
PLEASE REPORT HAIL...STRONG WINDS OR WIND DAMAGE TO THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE THROUGH TWITTER OR FACEBOOK.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.
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LAT...LON 4201 7761 4193 7761 4175 7812 4186 7821
4200 7821
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 236DEG 35KT 4204 7821 4185 7807
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Lines Down in Eldred, PA
Eldred--6:16 PM--King Street--Electric Lines down in roadway.
Port Allegany Dispatched To Tree Down On Skinner Creek
At 6:13 PM on Wednesday, Port Allegany Fire Dept. responding to tree down in the area of 294 Skinner Creek Road. Another report of tree down on Comes Creek Road at end of blacktop.
Tree/Electric Wires Down In Rixford
At 6:09 PM on Wednesday, Firefighters have been dispatched to the intersection of Columbia Hill Road and Looker Mountain Trail for a tree down with electric wires.
PennDOT Honors Star of Excellence Recipients
Agency Recognizes 30 Employees across Pennsylvania
Clearfield – PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch today recognized 30 PennDOT employees for their outstanding performance with the Star of Excellence Award, PennDOT’s highest recognition. Two employees from PennDOT’s District 2, which represents Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter counties were among the honorees.
“I am honored to present the Star of Excellence Award to our employees who embody the drive and dedication that are so vital to keeping PennDOT moving,” Schoch said. “While they work in every area of the department, they have the common goal of achieving excellence and are an example for the rest of us.”
Local winners Kristen Smeal and Brian Brosius were honored this afternoon at an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
“Kristen and Brian are fine examples of employees who are giving their all in the name of customer service and productivity,” said District 2 Executive Kevin Kline.
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Merle J. Sherwood
Merle J. Sherwood, 85, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born January1, 1928 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of Burdette and Sara Dickerson Sherwood.
Merle was employed as a farm hand by Jack Jones in Coudersport for many years.
He loved farming, fishing, digging ginseng and riding his bicycle.
Surviving is his sister, Ann B. Sherwood of Coudersport.
In addition to his parents, Merle was predeceased by two sisters, Elberta J. Sherwood and Betty L. Welliver.
Graveside burial services were held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sweden Valley Manor Patient Activity Fund, 1028 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
A fond memory of Merle may be expressed at www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
GAME COMMISSION RENEWS EFFORT TO PROTECT NESTING COLONY OF GREAT EGRETS AND BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS ON WADE ISLAND
Cull of cormorants necessary to protect unique nesting area of two endangered species
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that they, along with officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, have renewed a program to sustain and protect a historic nesting colony of great egrets and black-crowned night-herons – two state endangered species – on Wade Island, a three-acre isle near Harrisburg in the Susquehanna River. This effort includes the limited culling of double-crested cormorants increasingly dominating the canopy space on this relatively unique nesting site. Culling was first used in 2006, and again in 2011 and 2012.
“Wade Island is home to the state’s largest nesting colony of black-crowned night-herons and great egrets, both of which are on Pennsylvania’s endangered species list,” said Dan Brauning, Game Commission Wildlife Diversity Section supervisor. “It isn’t clear what brings these colony nesting birds to Wade Island. Perhaps it is good food resources in the Susquehanna River or its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay. Whatever the reason, no other egret/night-heron nesting colony in the state comes close to matching Wade Island. It is by far the state’s largest and probably its most vital.
“Unfortunately, double-crested cormorants – also colony nesters – have pushed their way into the night-heron and egret nesting area, and the nesting activity of the cormorants has increasingly become a concern. While cormorants were at one time rare in Pennsylvania, populations have steadily increased. In fact, populations of double-crested cormorants have been increasing rapidly in many parts of the U.S. since the mid-1970s, and their abundance has led to increased conflicts with various biological and socioeconomic resources, including recreational fisheries, other birds, vegetation, and fish hatchery and commercial aquaculture production.”
In the latest survey, conducted on May 2, the number of great egret nests decreased slightly from 185 to 181, and the number of black-crowned night-heron nests dropped from 67 to 48, compared to the survey conducted in May 2012. This is the second-lowest number of night-heron nests in the 28 years of nest surveys on Wade Island.
Brauning noted that extreme care is taken to not disturb the endangered species nesting on the island. Culling efforts will be stopped immediately if it is perceived that activities are threatening the nesting of egrets or herons.
For more information on great egrets or black-crowned night-herons, please visit the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), click on “Wildlife,” then choose “Endangered and Threatened Species,” and then choose either “Great Egret” or “Black-crowned Night-heron” in the “Endangered Species” section.
Vacation Bible School
Galeton area daily vacation bible school "Art with a Heart" will be held July 15 through July 19 in the John J. Collins Memorial Park in Galeton, 9:30am to 11:30am children ages K through 6th grades. St Paul Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church both in Galeton are the sponsors. This is just a "heads up" watch for more details.
Two-month Detour Coming for Bridge Repair on First Fork Road in Potter County
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No new trial for murder convict
By Kimberley Hoak
Potter Leader-Enterprise
Convicted murderer Kaylynn Benson, 16, formerly of Coudersport, is not entitled to a new sentence according to a recent ruling handed down by Potter County Judge Stephen Minor.
Benson, along with two others, pled guilty to her involvement in the murder of Sam Miller, 18, of Eldred, who was shot and killed near Prouty Park just a few days after he graduated high school in 2011. Read more...
Emporium Responding To Vehicle Crash With Injuries On Sizerville Road
At 2:24 PM on Wednesday, Emporium Fire & Ambulance are responding to a vehicle accident at Sizerville Road and Park Street. The call is from Onstar and reports 2 people injured.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/INJURIES
Address: SIZERVILLE RD and PARK RD
City: PORTAGE
Cross Streets: GARDEAU RD * CROOKED RUN RD
Agency: EMPORIUM AMBULANCE
5/22/2013 2:20:30 PM
2:45 PM--EMPORIUM UNITS RETURNED TO STATION
LIVE SCANNER
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Memorial Day Marks First Fish-for-Free Day
HARRISBURG,
Pa. (May 22) – Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular
outdoor spots this holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing,
thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27
– marks the first of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth.
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone – residents and non-residents – to
legally fish in Pennsylvania. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on both days, no fishing license is needed to fish in Pennsylvania's waterways. All other fishing regulations apply.
The second Fish-for-Free Day is Independence Day – Thursday, July 4.
“Fish-for-Free
days are an easy way to introduce friends and family to the sport of
fishing,” said PFBC Executive Director John Arway. “Many families spend
the day at lakes and parks throughout the state. Now they can try
fishing at no cost. We know that once people try it, particularly kids,
they will see that fishing is a great recreational activity and they
will want to do it more.”
In advance of the July 4
free fishing day, families can learn basic skills by attending a free
Family Fishing Festival. The PFBC will host three events at these
locations:
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Travel Advisory
05/22/2013
Route 15 SB lane restriction in place this afternoon for emergency bridge repair
A lane restriction is expected to be put in place today on Route 15 southbound between the Fourth Street off ramp and Route 220 southbound off ramp in Williamsport, Lycoming County. Traffic will be routed through the area in the passing lane. All on and off ramps will be accessible.
The restriction, which is expected to go into effect by early this afternoon, will allow PennDOT to perform emergency repairs to the Route 15 southbound bridge spanning Fourth Street. The repairs are expected to be completed today. The lane restriction will be lifted at that time.
MEMORIAL DAY in WELLSBORO - MAY 27
Parade assembling on The Green 10 AM, step off 10:30 AM to the cemetery for 11 AM Memorial Service.
Transportation via cars & Tony's Trolley provided for veterans who can't march.
Hoping Wellsboro folks will line Main, Queen, & Nichols Streets and then fall in at end of parade to walk to the cemetery for the Memorial Service to honor and memorialize our active military, veterans, and those who have passed on.
Summer Youth Programs Set for June at Penn State DuBois
DuBois – The nationally recognized and award winning summer youth program, Kids in College (KIC) and the Art, Science and Technology Institute (AST) will return to Penn State DuBois this summer.
Since 1985, summer programs at Penn State DuBois have provided fun learning opportunities in reading, science, art, and more for thousands of youngsters from infants through high school aged kids. The main objectives of the programs are to increase students' interest and knowledge in the arts, science, and technology, and to provide challenging experiences which are not part of the regular school curriculum.
Classes this year include, Robotics with LEGO, Rainforest Ramble, Birds and Bats, and much more.
KIC programs are for youth from age four, through grade six. Art, Science, and Technology Institute programs are for youth grades 7-12. AST programs contain enrichment classes specially designed for middle and high school students. Their grade level is determined by the grade the student will enter in the fall.
Sessions are scheduled for June 17-20, and June 24-27. Classes run from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
A full list of courses and an online registration form can be found at www.dubois.psu.edu/youth
For more information, contact Rebecca Colletti at 814-375-4772 or rjm32@psu.edu
Strings & Things Concert
Thursday May 23, 2013
7pm
Christ Episcopal Church
601 N Main St, Coudersport, PA
Music students of Mrs. Carol Williams will
be performing various types of music on
stringed instruments.
ServSafe Food Safety Course in Coudersport
ServSafe is a 15-hour certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. This course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis). This 2-day class is being held on Tuesdays, June 20 and 27, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the PCEC’s Coudersport office. The cost is $175 and includes book, study guide and exam. For more information or to register, call 877-489-7398 or go to www.extension.psu.edu.
INSTANT CURRENT RADAR
Wheaton's Private Care Home has an opening
For Sale Custom Built Split -Level Home
House For Sale On North Hollow--Coudersport
For Sale: 7.4 Acres-Coudersport
Cemetery Lots For Sale In Card Creek
Miniature Schnauzers for sale--Ready May 7th
Must Sell: Husqvarna Zero-Turn Mower
Personal Care Attendant seeks position
1984 Cadillac Fleetwood--$5,500.
For Sale Matching Davenport, Chair and Recliner
FOR SALE :::::::GENERAC PORTABLE GENERATOR
For Sale: Pro 3 Aluminum Brake $600.
Child Care For Disabled Children
