Tuesday, June 19, 2018
The Potter County Honor Guard is looking for volunteers
Attention veterans and sons of veterans
The Potter County Honor Guard is looking for volunteers to help give honors to our fallen brothers and sisters. If you would like to join call Gordon Visseau at 585 928 1207 for information.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Roulette Ambulance To Main Street
LET'S GO FLY A KITE DAY AT LYMAN RUN
If the wind is blowing, the kites will be flying on the crest of the dam at Lyman Run on the 4th of July!
Join volunteers from the Friends of Lyman Run and bring your kite if you have one and spend a couple of hours letting it sail high above the lake. This is as much fun for adults as it is for kids There will be some kites available on a first come, first serve basis ( provided by Friends Business members Galeton Drug and Country Gifts). This program will be held if the weather permits. The program begins on Wednesday afternoon, on the 4th, at 1:00 pm. and is free of charge. The Friends of Lyman is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation and members are welcome to join anytime.
Mt. Jewett Dispatched For Tree Down On Rt. 219 South of Lantz Corners
Mt. Jewett Fire Dept. dispatched to Rt. 219, 4 to 5 miles south of Lantz Corners for a tree down blocking the roadway.
Genesee Dispatched For Tree Down With Fire
At 9:12 PM on Monday, Genesee Fire Department has been dispatched to the area of 2523 Hickox-Ulysses Road in Bingham Township for a tree down on wires with fire.
Hamlin Township Dispatched To Tree Down On Route 6
At 9:07 PM on Monday, Hamlin Township Fire Department dispatched to tree blocking Route 6 between Hazel Hurst and the roadside rest.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 8:30PM EDT until June 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 915 PM EDT..
* At 829 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southeast of Belfast to near Shinglehouse,
moving east at 50 mph. This replaces the previous warning in
effect for Allegany County.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Wellsville, Alfred, Whitesville, Friendship, Scio, Bolivar, Andover
and Belmont.
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This includes Interstate 86 between exits 30 and 31.
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Elk County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert:
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Elk County
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 842 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast
of Marienville, moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Downed trees and tree limbs are expected in some spots..
* Locations impacted include...
St. Marys, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Wilcox, James City, Force,
Benezette, Brandy Camp, East Branch Dam, Brockport, Medix Run,
Portland Mills, Hicks Run, Kersey and Weedville.
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
Instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Target Area:
Elk
St. Marys Dispatched To Possible House Fire On State Street
Portville Dispatched For Trees Down on Rt. 417 & Gleason Hollow road
At 8:33 PM on Monday, Portville Fire Dept. has been dispatched to Portville-Ceres Road and Gleason Hollow road for downed trees on the roadway.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
DESCRIPTION: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS AND ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 816 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cuba to near Rew to 6 miles northeast of Kinzua
Dam, moving east at 45 mph. The earlier brief tornado potential has
diminished.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Olean, Wellsville, Alfred, Allegany, Cuba, St. Bonaventure,
Whitesville and Weston Mills.
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
Hinsdale & Allegany Dispatched For House Fire On Oak Lane off Gile Hollow
Tankers requested from Westons Mills & Town of Olean
9:11--Bolivar Fire & Ambulance requested to standby at Westons Mills.
9:20 PM--Shinglehouse dispatched for standby at Bolivar.
House HIt By Lightning; Possible Structure Fire In Great Valley
Killbuck RECALLED by Great Valley Chief.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert:
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Warren County in north central Pennsylvania...
McKean County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 748 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ashford to 6 miles north of Scandia to near
Cambridge Springs, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Downed trees or tree limbs are expected in some spots.
* Locations impacted include...
Warren, Bradford, Kane, Port Allegany, Sheffield, Columbus,
Youngsville, Smethport, Wetmore, Russell, Shinglehouse, Betula,
Spring Creek, Rew, Crosby, Ludlow, Marshburg, Kinzua Bridge State
Park, Scandia and Lottsville.
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
Instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Target Area:
McKean
Warren
DESCRIPTION: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT
FOR CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHEASTERN CHAUTAUQUA AND ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 743 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ashford to 8 miles west of Allegany State Park
to near Lottsville, moving east at 60 mph. A brief tornado cannot be
ruled out along the leading edge of the line of thunderstorms.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Alfred, Ashford,
Allegany and Franklinville.
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
HEADLINE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 8:00PM EDT until June 18 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN CATTARAUGUS AND ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 759 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cuba to Bradford to near Scandia, moving east at
60 mph. A brief tornado remains possible along the leading edge of
the line of thunderstorms.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Alfred, Allegany,
Franklinville and Belfast.
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
STRONG STORMS MOVING ACROSS THE AREA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:27PM EDT until June 18 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cattaraugus County in western New York...
Southeastern Chautauqua County in western New York...
Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 830 PM EDT..
* At 727 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles south of Gowanda to Falconer to near Clymer,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Alfred, Gowanda,
Ashford and Allegany.
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This includes Interstate 86 between exits 14 and 32.
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Canoe Place Fish and Game Club Meeting Tues., June 19th at 6:30pm
Canoe Place Fish and Game Club
Meeting Tues., June 19th at 6:30pm
Need members or interested parties to attend to keep our club going.
Artist Demonstrations Scheduled During Twelfth Annual Art in the Wilds
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| Geno Boni works on a bowl at the 2017 Art in the Wilds show |
A total of 40 artists showcase and sell their work in the following categories: acrylics, oils, watercolors, drawings, mixed media, pottery, photography, fiber, wood, leather, jewelry, glass and metal.
Over the weekend, several artists can be found demonstrating at their booths during the show including: Stacie Johnson-Leske throwing pots; Leslie Halaby-Moore creating chain maille jewelry; Peggy Houser beading jewelry; Pamela Bartl spinning raw wool into yarn; Gregg Kristophel carving wooden spoons; and Ellen Paquette painting mythical animals.
On Sunday, plan to be at the gazebo:
At 11 am Debbie Penley of Sugar Grove PA says, she will turn a handful of wool into a peaceful sleeping fawn. Debbie is a juried artist with the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania and is a fiber artist who creates whimsical animal portraitures and soft sculptures. Come to see how she makes them!
At 1 pm Michael Weishan of Cattaraugus, NY will demonstrate how to get proper exposures for photographs. He specializes in on-location landscape portraits and spends endless hours outdoors sorting out the patterns of nature and observing the interplay of wildlife. He will share his expertise with you. Feel free to ask questions.
At 2 pm Diane Castle-Babcock of Boonville, NY will tell you about the art of printmaking. She combines her love of the outdoors by creating impressionistic landscapes. She begins each print with a drawing and transfers it to linoleum. Using a variety of v-shaped gouges, she carves out and inks each layer (color) and then hand presses them onto Japanese rice paper for very fine compositions. She’ll show you how it’s done.
At 3 pm Connie Blair is a fiber artist from West Newton, PA who spent over 30 years teaching art. She creates one-of-a-kind fabric creations including hats, scarves and other accessories and will demonstrate the process of felting using the resist method. Layers of wool are wetted with warm water and soap and are agitated by rubbing and rolling. Come to see how she turns this into a hat. It’s fascinating!
Ask the demonstrators questions and involve them in discussions as you get the close-up opportunity to learn how they work. All of them sell their creative pieces at the show and you will have a better appreciation of the work that goes into each one.
Also, on Sunday at the food tent area: watch and listen to a young local high school student who really knows how to make a violin sing!
Under the direction of Janine Smith, Art in the Wilds will be featuring the student art exhibition and competition. High school students in districts from McKean, and five contiguous counties including Cameron, Elk, Forest, Potter and Warren have been invited to participate. Students submitted art pieces to their art teachers and those accepted pieces will be displayed at Art in the Wilds. Eight schools will be represented this year.
Art in the Wilds is made possible by many local sponsors including: UPMC Kane, Zook Motors, Northwest, CNB Bank and Highlander Energy Products, Inc. It has been supported by the Kane Community Development Foundation and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Partners include PA Wilds Artisan Trail, PA Route 6 Artisan Trail, Allegheny National Forest Visitor’s Bureau, Kane Area Development Center and ArtWorks.
House Approves Resolutions to Address Workplace Harassment, Misconduct
HARRISBURG – The House today approved two resolutions, authored by Reps. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery), Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), to further safeguard employees and any individual who works for government or at the state Capitol from sexual and workplace-related harassment.
“As part of the caucus leadership team, we want to ensure these important issues are dealt with through a thoughtful, deliberate approach, rather than an immediate response that may lack power and direction,” Toepel said. “By taking the time to listen to people representing all perspectives, we will be best equipped to improve the professional climate for Pennsylvanians.”
Toepel is the House Republican caucus chairman, and Oberlander is the caucus secretary. Throughout her professional life, Delozier has been extensively involved in victim advocacy issues, as a volunteer with YWCA, a counselor to rape victims and a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
The resolutions would review current laws and regulations and make suggestions for improvements.
Specifically, House Resolution 828 would create a task force to investigate the laws, practices and procedures surrounding harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace. This comprehensive review would reveal any inadequacies in current laws, regulations and policies surrounding this subject, and produce a report to the General Assembly with its findings and recommendations. The task force – which would consist of attorneys, human resources professionals, employers, state agencies and victims’ service organizations – would provide legislators with a blueprint for potential legislation. It is largely based on the resolution that created the very successful Child Protection Task Force established in 2011 following the child abuse scandals in Pennsylvania.
“A one-size-fits-all solution may not be the most effective approach for every case, and that’s why we want a thorough examination. It is our responsibility to ensure that our laws reflect the best practices for both public and private sector workplaces, and that they are applied fairly,” said Oberlander. “A task force similar to the one we created for child protection will give us the ability to look at the issue from various viewpoints and consider the best avenue for legislative action.”
House Resolution 829 would review anti-harassment and discrimination laws and policies affecting Commonwealth employees. The Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) would be tasked with reviewing the number, types and results of workplace complaints in state government agencies and entities, and provide a comparison of workplace policies related to harassment and sexual misconduct.
“As a long-time victims’ advocate, both through my work in the community and as the author of various pieces of legislation, I understand the anger, frustration and fear victims face,” Delozier said. “We owe it to the victims to remove barriers and make sure the most appropriate and effective safeguards are in place. The best way to do this is to evaluate what we already have in place in order to learn how we can address deficiencies to make perpetrators powerless in the workplace.”
The Senate is working on its own companion resolution to put the task force in place.
Donald Lee Broughton, 89, of Tioga, PA
Donald Lee Broughton, 89, of Tioga, PA, died on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY.
He was born June 14, 1929 in Morris, PA, the son of the late Fred and Mabel Helen (Kohler) Broughton. Donald is survived by his wife, Sharon (GrosJean) Broughton. They shared over 30 years together.
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| Korean War Veteran |
Donald was U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War, where he was injured while driving tanks.
He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sayre. Donald attended church services at First Presbyterian Church in Tioga, PA. He was an avid bowler and fisherman and received many awards over the years for his skills.
Quiet, soft spoken, strong man, very kind and likeable, always willing to lend a hand, these are the qualities that Donald possessed. He was faithful to his family and taught all his children and grandchildren how to fish. His favorite meal of the day was his breakfast, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Sharon, are his sons, Tim Broughton of State College, PA; Kelly Broughton (Anita) of Encinitas, CA; and Todd Broughton of Vista, CA; step-son, Kevin (Peggy) Sears of Eugene, OR; grandchildren, Eryn, Gavin, Sarah, Dustin, Katie; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ken Broughton (Paula), Jackson Hole, WY; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by all his siblings, except his brother, Ken.
A receiving of family and friends will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 139 Main St. Wellsboro, PA. Donald’s funeral service to follow at 11:30 AM, with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery.
To share your fondest memories and sign Donald’s guestbook, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Friendship Dispatched For Rollover Crash On County Road 31
Spreading Oil & Gas “Brine” Waste On PA Roads Halted… For Now
by Melissa Troutman June 18, 2018
Earthworks Blog
For someone who doesn’t have an email account, Siri Lawson gets a lot done. In fact, she accomplishes more than most people who do use email.
After observing the use of oil and gas “brine” on her local roads and speaking with neighbors, Lawson realized that a decades-old common practice of spreading the drilling wastewater in her township was not only affecting the health of her community, it also seemed to be a violation of Pennsylvania law – despite being approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP).
Siri enlisted the help of attorneys at Fair Shake, an environmental law firm based in Pittsburgh, to appeal the state’s approval of oil and gas wastewater (called “brine” because of its extremely high salt and chemical content) to de-ice and suppress dust on dirt and gravel roads.
Though the appeal was determined moot by the PA Environmental Hearing Board, as approvals expired in December 2017, the PA DEP admitted that it should not have allowed the spreading of oil and gas “brine” waste on roads. Though DEP requires municipalities and companies to obtain a “certificate of analysis” that shows waste has been tested for toxins, the testing is very minimal and does not include dangerous oil and gas pollutants such as radium – a known carcinogen.
As a result of Siri’s appeal, the PA DEP has halted further approvals for road spreading of oil and gas wastewater.
However, a bill currently making its way through the Pennsylvania legislature would reinstate this dangerous practice of spreading oil and gas waste on roads. Read more......
Tim L. Kaylor, Jr., 58, of Port Allegany, formerly of Bradford, PA
Tim L. Kaylor, Jr., 58, of Port Allegany, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, peacefully, at UPMC Cole in Coudersport.
Born July 16, 1959 in Bradford, he was a son of Tim L. Kaylor, Sr., of Eldred and the late Nancy (McCool) Kaylor. He attended Bradford schools.
Tim was employed in the food service at Burger King, Lighthouse, Perkins, and Erway's Market in Coudersport, now Kaytee's. He also was a contract carpenter local people. He was a member of the IAS Club.
Surviving is his father, Tim L. (Rita) Kaylor Sr. of Eldred, one daughter Tiffany L. (Ward) Tanner III, of Smethport, one son Mark (Amber Robson) Kaylor of Johnsonburg, three grandchildren Savanna, Dawn, and Ward Tanner IV, one brother Charles Kaylor of Bradford and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his mother, and one brother Keith Kaylor.
Family will be receiving friends on Friday June 22, 2018, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street, at 5:00pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
John W. Riggs, 86, of Bradford, previously of Derrick City, PA
John W. Riggs, 86, of Bradford, previously of Derrick City, PA, for 57 years, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, Marienville.
He was born on June 11, 1932 in Bradford, a son of the late Err and Verna Stull Riggs.
He attended Bradford Area Schools.
On February 4, 1950 in the First Free Methodist Manse, Bradford, he married Marilyn E. Price, who survives.
He was a member of the former East End Presbyterian Church; where he served as an Elder and the Head Usher. He enjoyed camping at Hidden Valley in Kianton, NY, spending the winters in Florida for eighteen years and travelling in his motor home for seven years.
He was a mechanic at the former Malone & Mader and Fairway Ford Dealerships; where he was known as the best “transmission man” in town. He was also the chief meter reader for Penelec until his retirement in June 1994.
In addition to his wife of 68 years, Marilyn Riggs of Bradford, he is also survived by three daughters, Jacqueline (William) Fargo of Derrick City, Ava (Thomas) McKittrick of Croydon and Rhonda (Rodney) Nesbit of Allen, TX; nine grandchildren, Melissia McKittrick, Brian (Amy) McKittrick, Kelly (James) Kelley, Jennifer (Lee) Mathieson, Scott (Jamie) Fargo, Eric (Rebekah) Nesbit, Adam Nesbit, Brian (Katie) Nesbit and Leslie (Clyde) Schnieder; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by eleven brothers and one sister.
A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the Windsor House at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, 156 Snyder Memorial Rd, Marienville, PA 16239 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Emily Frances Gee Holly, 78, formerly of Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA
Emily Frances Gee Holly, 78, formerly of Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA, passed away, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, while in the company of family members, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 9, 1940, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Noah Gee and Mary Elizabeth (Frantz) Gee-Hedlund.
On July 8, 1969 in Bradford she married William A. Holly who preceded her in death on January 5, 1998.
Emily had been employed for 44 years at Zippo Manufacturing Co. until her retirement in June of 2003.
Emily was a private person and liked spending time on her patio feeding and making friends with her many stray cats. She loved spending time with her two special nephews, Corey J. Black and Connor J. Wickett, her special niece, Erin (Joe Strotman) Black, and a special aunt, Barbara Frantz of Bradford.
Surviving are three sisters, Virginia A. Hedlund, of Bradford, Tammy (Bill) Black, and Mary Kay (Tim) Wickett all of Lafayette, one brother Gregory A. Hedlund, of Sturgis, SD, many nieces, nephews and cousins, two stepsons Michael Holly and Daniel Holly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-father, Gilbert C. Hedlund, a brother in law Gilbert L. Hedlund, a sister in law, Jacqueline Hedlund and a stepson David Holly.
At Emily's request there will be no visitation. Private services will be observed by family in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, or charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Donald B Naughton, 83, of 150 Lafferty Hollow Bradford, PA
Donald B Naughton, 83, of 150 Lafferty Hollow Bradford, PA, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, peacefully, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Donald was born in Rochester, NY on May 18, 1935, a son of the late John and Mayme (Beardsley) Naughton.
He was a 1953 graduate of Limestone High School.
On September 23, 1955 in Bradford, he married Joyce K (Karnes) Naughton.
Don had been employed at Zippo, Mfg. for 25 years. He taught shop class at Lee Driver School and later ventured out on his own and operated Naughton's Mini Backhoe Service until his retirement.
In 1956 he built a new home for he and his wife. He attended the Richard Petty Driving School and raced at various tracks around the country including, Indianapolis Speedway, Daytona Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Darlington Speedway. On November 16, 2004 he received his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying to various points of interest. He volunteered at Crook Farm and played acoustic guitar in the Crook Farm All Star Band.
Surviving in addition to his wife Joyce of 62 years are two daughters, Deborah (Bob Hilton) Naughton, of Charlotte, NC, Denise (Rich) Battaglia, of Raleigh, NC, one son, Bruce (Christine) Naughton, of Cary, NC, and one son-in-law Joseph M. (the late LInda Naughton) Bird, of Pittsboro, NC, Katie Naughton, Taylor Naughton and, Elizabeth Yaros.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Linda Bird who died in 2015.
At Don's request there will be no public viewing. Friends will be invited to attend a celebration of his life at a later date and time to be announced.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Crook Farm, 476 Seaward Avenue Bradford, PA 16701.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
PRESS RELEASE CONCERNING SHOOTING OF DOG BY OLEAN POLICE OFFICER
On Friday, the 15th of June, at 10:10 am, the City of Olean Police Department received a call to assist the Cattaraugus County SPCA at 128 East Henley Street in the City of Olean.
Two officers responded to assist the SPCA. Upon arrival the officers were informed by the SPCA personnel that they had been called to pick up a loose dog. The dog was very aggressive with them and they were unable to catch it with their catch pole. The second officer on scene was going to attempt to Taser the animal, but was unable to get into a position to do so safely and efficiently.
Several calls were made to various Agencies in an effort to locate a longer catch pole. The Department of Environmental Conservation was contacted and responded to the scene with a longer pole. At this time, the dog was on the porch of the residence, and several attempts were made to try to catch the dog with the pole. There were two SPCA personnel as well as the DEC officer on scene, working together in an attempt to get the dog in a position to capture it using the catch pole.
We were unsuccessful in our attempts to catch the dog using these means.
The dog had been on the porch of the house up to this point. When the dog left the porch, and the officers no longer had the ability to control the dog’s movement, the decision was made to put the dog down.
This event lasted just under two hours. We, as well as the SPCA, made every effort to safely capture the animal. There were many people in the area that would be in danger if the dog was allowed to run loose.
While on the scene, more than one person reported to officers that the dog had bitten people previously. Our records indicate that there are two reports on file regarding this dog. One where it had bit another dog, as well as the most recent report where it had attacked its owner at the above residence; during this event, the dog was stabbed by the owner in self defense during the attack.
I am making this information available due to the abundance of misinformation being put out by people who do not know the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Unfortunately, we would have been criticized regardless of our actions.
We chose to protect the public from a dangerous dog who, if allowed to run free, could have easily attacked someone in a populated residential neighborhood. We stand by our decision.
Richard L. Whiteman, 61, of 493 Harrisburg Run, Bradford, PA
Richard L. Whiteman, 61, of 493 Harrisburg Run, Bradford, PA, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Mosquito Spraying Set for McKean County for Tuesday June 19, 2018
Meadville, PA -- The Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will conduct a mosquito
control operation to reduce high populations of mosquitoes on Tuesday,
June 19, 2018, in portions of Keating and Eldred Townships, as well as
Eldred Borough, McKean County.
Truck mounted ULV spray equipment will be utilized and the product used will be Duet applied at a rate of .67 oz/acre. This product is designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitoes. The control work will begin late in the evening.
Weather conditions and other unexpected events (such as lowered mosquito populations) could delay or cancel this spray operation. The rain date for this application is Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Certain mosquito species carry the West Nile virus, which can cause humans to contract West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis.
Individuals can take a number of precautionary measures around their homes to help eliminate mosquito-breeding areas, including:
• Dispose of cans, buckets, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar containers that hold water.
• Properly dispose of discarded tires that can collect water. Stagnant water is where most mosquitoes breed.
• Drill holes in the bottom of outdoor recycling containers.
• Have clogged roof gutters cleaned every year as the leaves from surrounding trees have a tendency to plug drains.
• Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use.
• Turn over wheelbarrows and don't let water stagnate in birdbaths.
• Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools not in use and remove any water that may collect on pool covers.
If a resident has stagnant pools of water on their property, they can buy Bti products at lawn and garden, outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores. This naturally occurring bacterium kills mosquito larvae, but is safe for people, pets, aquatic life and plants.
Additionally, these simple precautions can prevent mosquito bites, particularly for people who are most at risk:
• Make sure screens fit tightly over doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out of homes.
• Consider wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors, particularly when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, or in areas known for having large numbers of mosquitoes.
• When possible, reduce outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk during peak mosquito periods, usually April through October.
• Use insect repellents according to the manufacturer's instructions. An effective repellent will contain DEET, picardin, or lemon eucalyptus oil. Consult with a pediatrician or family physician for questions about the use of repellent on children, as repellent is not recommended for children under the age of two months.
For more information about West Nile virus and the state's surveillance and control program, please visit www.westnile.state.pa.us.
WEST CREEK ROAD IN ST. MARYS AREA IS CLOSED DUE TO POWER LINES DOWN
Ridgway Dispatched To Tree & Wires Down
At 2:47 PM on Monday, Ridgway Fire Department has been dispatched to the area of 7582 Laurel Mill Road for a tree and wires down on the roadway.
Coudersport Ambulance To Ferd Drive
HILLS CREEK AND CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK FREE PROGRAMS ON JUNE 22 & 23
Free programs and activities are being offered at Hills Creek and Cherry Springs State parks on Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23.
At Hills Creek State Park
WELLSBORO—Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road.
Family Fishing Day Tournament is June 23
On Saturday, June 23, between 12:01 a.m. and 8 p.m. will be the Family Fishing Day Tournament at Hills Creek Lake. One-hour weigh-ins will be at the beach area near the shore of the lake from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. No registration is required prior to the weigh-ins. After the 7-8 p.m. weigh-in, medallions will be presented to the winners in five categories. They are: largest perch, largest bluegill, largest bass, largest crappie, and largest stringer of game fish by weight, one angler’s legal limit of game fish for the day. A one-ounce bonus will be awarded for game fish that are caught and released. All fish must be caught by legal means. This is a no cull contest (no replacing a smaller fish with a heavier fish on the stringer). In the event of a tie, the fish weighed the earliest will win. Spectators are welcome to watch the fish being weighed for the tournament.
FMI:
Call the park office at 570-724-4246 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information.
At Cherry Springs State Park
COUDERSPORT—Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport is 12 miles from Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44. All stargazing and other programs will be cancelled if it rains or thunders.
Anyone may observe the night sky at Cherry Springs on his or her own without attending a stargazing program. All visitors should arrive before dark. Search for the Clear Sky Chart online for 48-hour forecasts about viewing conditions.
Lunar Viewing to be on June 22 & 23
From 9:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, Lunar Viewing is being offered free in the Night Sky Viewing Area. Join park staff to take a journey to the moon to explore some of its fascinating features from highlands to volcanic plains and to see where lunar landings took place. Afterwards, take an up close look at the moon using park telescopes. Pre-registration is required.
Park Welcome & Walking Tour is June 23
Planning to see the Saturday, June 23 Lunar Viewing program at the Night Sky Viewing Area? Arrive early and join park staff on Saturday from 8 to 8:45 p.m. for a short, guided walk to learn about the past, present and future of park facilities. Meet at the information kiosk near the restroom in the visitor parking area on the north side of Route 44. The walk is less than a mile on mostly level terrain. Registration is NOT required.
Picnic in the Park
People are welcome to bring a picnic supper and make use of the park's picnic tables and charcoal grills near the Night Sky Viewing Area. Pre-registration is NOT required.
To pre-register for the Lunar Viewing program or to learn more about other free programs, visit http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park. If there is a problem with registering online, call (814) 435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.
Jones Township & Johnsonburg Dispatched To ATV Crash
1:20 PM--Second ambulance dispatched.
A helicopter has been requested to the scene.
Partially Treated Sewage Disposal Into Chemung River At Painted Post Reported
New York Sewage Pollution Right to Know
Issued: 06-18-2018, 12:14:10
Affects: New York - Steuben - Painted Post
The Painted Post (V) STP NY0025712, NY0025712 is issuing this notification.
Discharge location: 138 Kane St., Painted Post, NY
Location details: Village of Painted Post STP
Waterbody affected: Chemung RIver
Discharge description: partially treated sewage with primary and secondary clarification, no tertiary treatment or nutrient removal.
Potentially impacted public areas: Fishing Area - Fishing accesses
Discharge date and time: 06-19-2018 at 12:00:00
Discharge duration: 120 Hours
Discharge reason: Unknown - Total replacement of MARD/GARD
Steps taken to contain discharge: Replacement of MARD/GARD with a new unit
Volume/rate of discharge: 130 Gallons per Minute Actual
Treated state of discharge: Partially Treated without Disinfection
River Bugs Topic of Tuesday's Summer Reading Series
Coudersport Public Library's Summer Reading weekly activity series will continue Tuesday (June 19) with programs entitled "What's Crawling Under the River Rocks" -- on Macroinvertebrates -- for preschool and elementary age children.
The preschool-age program will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the elementary program starting at 1:00 p.m. Both hour-long programs will feature some hands-on, outdoor activities. All are invited to attend these free programs; if you haven't yet signed your child up for the Summer Reading series, call the Library at 274-9382 or stop in. Weekly activities continue through July 18.
Kayak launch dedication supported by Potter County Conservation District
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| Alan Kerkeslager, Genesee River Wilds co-founder, cuts the ceremonial launch ribbon with Genesee Headwaters Watershed Association president, Steve Richard |
The launch lies near the back of the park and features a kiosk provided for by Genesee River Wilds, a non-profit group working to provide more river access, boost interest in outdoor recreation, and conservation. Co-founder of the organization, Alan Kerkeslager, had the honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon.
Steve Richard, Genesee Headwaters Watershed Association president, said “our mission as a community volunteer group is to minimize stream bank erosion and monitor water quality through sampling of macro invertebrate life. It is through our group’s application, assisted by the Potter County Conservation District, that we received the funding through the Western Pa. Conservancy to build the kayak and canoe launch.” The Conservation district also assisted in incorporating fish and wildlife habitat and bank stabilization structures.
The purpose of this new launch goes beyond recreational use. The project benefits both visitors and wildlife, and is a vital tool in creating appreciation for our waterways. “The headwaters area of the Genesee is unique, difficult to traverse and intimate,” Richard said. “If you are lost in the headwaters area, just find and follow a spring run, a bubbling brook or one of the branches and you will always end up in this park. The waters will guide you and the hillsides and hollows will cradle you, and you will be surprised at what you find on your journey.”
The project was made possible by Genesee River Wilds, the Genesee Township Park Council, the Western Pa. Conservancy, the Heavy Equipment Operations and Carpentry students from Alfred State College, the Potter County Conservation District, Dominion Gas and Jack Jones & Sons and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which oversees that WAG Trail that runs from Wellsville to Genesee, Pa.
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| Genesee Headwaters Watershed Association president, Steve Richard, speaks at dedication ceremony |
Ridgway Dispatched To Structure Fire At Allegheny Coatings
Drilling Started; Permits Issued
ROCKDALE MARCELLUS LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township
ROCKDALE MARCELLUS LLC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site WESNESKI 724 4H in Union Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
ROCKDALE MARCELLUS LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Union Twp Township
ROCKDALE MARCELLUS LLC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site WESNESKI 724 2H in Union Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
JKLM ENERGY LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Summit Twp Township
JKLM ENERGY LLC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site SWEDEN VALLEY 104-5HU in Summit Twp township, Potter countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
JKLM ENERGY LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Summit Twp Township
JKLM ENERGY LLC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site SWEDEN VALLEY 104-1HU in Summit Twp township, Potter countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Hamilton Twp Township
PENNHILLS RESOURCES LLC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site WT 5573 WEST W202 in Hamilton Twp township, McKean countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, oil
XTO ENERGY INC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Chapman Twp Township
XTO ENERGY INC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site PA TRACT A 9H in Chapman Twp township, Clinton countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
XTO ENERGY INC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Chapman Twp Township
XTO ENERGY INC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site PA TRACT A 8H in Chapman Twp township, Clinton countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
XTO ENERGY INC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Chapman Twp Township
XTO ENERGY INC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site PA TRACT A 7H in Chapman Twp township, Clinton countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
XTO ENERGY INC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Chapman Twp Township
XTO ENERGY INC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site PA TRACT A 6H in Chapman Twp township, Clinton countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
XTO ENERGY INC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Chapman Twp Township
XTO ENERGY INC reports drilling started on 2018-06-18 00:00:00 at site PA TRACT A 5H in Chapman Twp township, Clinton countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Jones Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2018-06-13 00:00:00 to SENECA RESOURCES CORP for site SGL WT 2587 198HU 52653 in Jones Twp township, Elk countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
Larry R. Tilburg, 75, of Costello, PA
“beloved husband, father and Pop Pop”
COSTELLO----Larry R. Tilburg, 75, of Costello, PA, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on January 28, 1943 in Sizerville, he was a son of Robert Tilburg and Jennie Haynes Tilburg Ludwig. On June 28, 1986 in Costello, he married Joan M. Glover, who survives.
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| US Navy Veteran |
Larry attended school in Emporium. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a state inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Clearfield, retiring after 44 years of service.
Larry was a life member of VFW Post 7810 in Austin. He loved mowing his lawn, gardening, and recycling bottles. He enjoyed going to the Coffee Club at Big Mike’s. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Tammy (Matt) Muisiner of Emporium and Paula (Bill) McCoy of Trout Run; a stepdaughter, Amber (Josh) Roeske of Austin; a stepson, Tim (Annette) Glover of Coudersport; six grandchildren, Zac, Dallas, Ty, Keigan, Treigh, and Jase; a great-grandson, Cole Thomas Tucker; a sister, Jean (Hugh)Crosby of Austin; six brothers-in-law, Richard (Nancy) Glover, Tom (Penny) Glover, Albie Glover, Joe (Vida) Glover, and Rick (Sheri) Glover, all of Austin, and Bruce Glover of Emporium; a sister-in-law, Cindy Glover of Austin; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lea Ann McCoy; two nephews, Tom Crosby and Jason Glover; a brother-in-law, Chuck Glover; a sister-in-law, Anna Glover; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Austin United Methodist Church, Turner Street, Austin, with the Rev. Donald R. Caskey, family member and pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Coudersport, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Larry’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Larry, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
The 111th commencement of the Oswayo Valley Middle/High School
The 111th commencement of the Oswayo Valley Middle/High School was held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Thirty-four seniors received diplomas during the ceremony.
The presentation of medals was made by District Superintendent, Dr. Michele Hartzell. The Welcome Address was presented by Shayla Bickel, the recipient of the Third Honors Award. She is the daughter of Chris and Amy Bickel of Shinglehouse, PA. Miss Bickel will attend Pennsylvania College of Technology and major in Physical Therapist Assistant.
The Commencement Address was given by Dustin Taylor, class valedictorian, son of John and Jennifer Taylor of Shinglehouse, PA. Mr. Taylor will attend Pennsylvania College of Technology and major in Physician Assistant Studies.
Also giving a Commencement Address was class salutatorian, Jacob Karr, son of Kris and Denise Karr of Shinglehouse, PA. Mr. Karr will attend St. John Fisher College and major in Pre-pharmaceutical Studies.
Presentation of the class was made by Principal, Mr. Douglas Dickerson and diplomas were given to the students by Board of Education President, Mr. Don Leilous.
Closing remarks were given by Kaleb Keech, Class Secretary, and son of Kelly Rice.
Music was provided by Mrs. Natalie Seely.
Awards and scholarships were announced by Jane Perkins, Guidance Counselor. Over $200,000 in scholarships sponsored by local organizations were made available to Oswayo Valley graduates.
The following students were awarded diplomas:
Emilee M. Andress
Gage M. Babcock
Shayla M. Bickel
Garren H. Black
Taige A. Bryant
Makenzie R. Carr
Lindsey A. Chappell
Mason R. Estes
Alex J. Goss
Ryan J. Graves
Dakota R. Hadden
Austin C. Hartzell
Aidan K. Healy
Theodore M. Henry
Noah M. Howard
Johnathan T. Jackson
Brelynn S. Jobe
Zachary R. Jones
Jacob K. Karr
Kaleb A. Keech
Mackenzie D. Knowlton
Madison K. Miller
Dylan C. Pesock
Nathan M. Prouty
Shawn P. Radigan
William A. Russell
Brooke L. Siebert
Paige A. Smith
Jayden A. Snyder
Reanne M. Stannard
Devon M. Stickles
Dustin M. Taylor
Payton M. Tilley
Maverick W. Waterman
First Citizens Community Bank Troy Office Donates Books To The Allen F. Pierce Library.
Every month the First Citizens Community Bank Troy office does something for their local community. May was “Get Caught Reading” month, so they recycled old books to donate at the Allen F. Pierce Free Library right across the street from the branch. They had 9 full bags to donate to the Library and 1 bag to donate to a local day care called Leaps and Bounds.
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| Sue Wolfe is the head Librarian and Olivia Leonard, FCCB Troy employee. |
John T Howard, III, 85, of 8327 Rt. 155, Port Allegany, PA
John T Howard, III, 85, of 8327 Rt. 155, Port Allegany, PA died at his residence on Monday morning (June 18, 2018) following a brief illness.
He was born October 30, 1932 in Washington, D.C. a son of the late John T. and Ellen Foster Howard.
On June 30, 1989 in Bryn Mawr, PA he married Janet Litka Howard, who survives.
John retired from Philadelphia Electric Company, as a foreman, after over 40 years of employment. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting. John always enjoyed raising animals and as a younger man raised Arabian horses.
After moving to McKean County in 1991 he and his wife enjoyed life on the farm. They raised sheep and alpacas on Thorn Apple Farm and truly loved the life they made.
In addition to his wife Janet he is survived by two sons, John (LuAnn) Howard, Barto, PA; and Mark Howard, Lancaster, PA and a daughter Kathy Howard, Pottstown, PA; brother, Alan (Rhonda) Howard, Philadelphia, PA and a sister, Phyllis (Francis) Burke, Drexel Hill, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Thursday at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert as Celebrant.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
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