I need help finding my grandfathers flag and case.
My mother had lost her storage unit here in Smethport last year and with the unit she lost everything including the flag. I could care less about anything else in the unit. But I would LOVE to have the flag back. It has a few of his medals in it. His name should still be on it Bernard B Smith.
Please if you know of anyone that may have it please let me know. 814-331-7758.
Thanks!!!
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Coudersport Dispatched For Search
At 6:33 PM on Saturday, Coudersport Fire Dept. has been dispatched to station for a possible land rescue/search in the Denton Hill area.
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Penn State high jumper, 20, falls to his death from ninth-floor balcony just eight months after his 15-year-old brother died
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Can Pennsylvania's Threatened and Endangered Species Survive House Bill 1576?
Rep. Greg Vitali explains the problems of HB 1576 at last week's press conference.
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| 11/16/2013 | 12:57 PM | FIRE / WILDFIRE | 1538 MARSH CREEK RD | SHIPPEN TWP |
STRUCTURE FIRE-RESIDENT SINGLE
Address: 359 S MOUNTAIN RD
City: SHIPPEN
REPORTS HOUSE FILLING WITH SMOKE
Agency: CAMERON CO 14 FD; EMPORIUM AMBULANCE
11/16/2013 12:12:40 PM
ON SCENE REPORT--NO FLAMES--SUSPECT CLOGGED CHIMNEY
12:31--ALL EMPORIUM UNITS RETURNING & AVAILABLE
The directors of the Keystone Rangerbred Association have successfully regained ownership of the club grounds (formerly Cowanesque Valley Saddle Club) located in Westfield on Rt. 249 adjacent to the River Valley Country Club. The group has reorganized as the Cowanesque Riding Club. The club met for its first annual meeting on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at the Methodist Center, Westfield, PA. A dish to pass dinner along with a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle were the highlights. 
President ~ Ron Moss
The new club will be promoting a safe family friendly environment providing good riding experiences and open shows in a safe local facility.
Clearfield and Elk County Streams to See
Increased Stocking after Water Quality Improves
HARRISBURG,
Pa. (Nov. 15) – The health of three streams in northcentral
Pennsylvania has improved to the point that the Pennsylvania Fish and
Boat Commission (PFBC) will increase stocking of adult trout in two of
them and has upgraded a third to Class A Wild Trout status.
Beginning
with the 2014 season, the PFBC will stock adult trout in the West
Branch Susquehanna River from the confluence with Anderson Creek in
Curwensville downstream to the SR 2024 crossing at Porters Bridge in
Clearfield County. The 2.8 mile section will receive trout during a
preseason stocking in late March or early April. The stocking will be in
addition to the reach between Hyde and Clearfield that is already
stocked.
The PFBC will also stock adult
trout in the Bennett Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek from the
Jay/Benezette Township line downstream to approximately 985 feet
downstream of the T-434 (Station Road) Bridge in Benezette, Elk County.
This will be a preseason stocking and will be in addition to the reach
between the confluence with South Branch Bennett Branch and the
confluence with Wilson Run in Penfield that is already stocked.
“This
is great news for anglers in this area,” said PFBC Commissioner Bill
Sabatose, who represents Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk,
Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. “Both of these waters had been
affected historically by acid mine drainage, but through remediation
efforts and habitat improvements, the water quality has improved to the
point that they can be stocked with trout.”
“We
couldn’t have reached this point without the help of all of our
partners, including the Bennett Branch Watershed Association and the
Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine
Reclamation,” he added. “This will definitely add more excitement and
opportunities to the opening day of trout season.”
PFBC cooperative nurseries and local groups will also stock the West Branch and Bennett Branch after trout season opens.
A
third stream, Rattlesnake Creek, has two popular sections which run
through Elk and Jefferson counties. During surveys this year, PFBC
biologists documented that a Class A wild brook trout population exists
in Section 01, which stretches approximately 4.28 miles from the
headwaters downstream to approximately one-third mile upstream of the
T-574 Bridge. The downstream section which extends for a distance of
3.97 miles from approximately one-third mile upstream of the T-574
Bridge downstream to the mouth will continue to be stocked with adult
brook and brown trout.
“Class A streams
represent the best of the Commonwealth’s naturally reproducing wild
trout populations,” said PFBC Executive Director John Arway. “This means
that the water quality and stream conditions are optimal for supporting
a long-term and rewarding sport fishery.”
The
Fish and Boat Board of Commissioners approved the Class A designation
for Section 01 of Rattlesnake Creek at its Oct. 1 quarterly business
meeting in Erie and the change became effective Oct. 26. Because Class A
streams support a self-sustaining trout population, the PFBC does not
stock these waters.
“This is the only
stream in Jefferson County to obtain a Class A designation,” added
Commissioner Sabatose. “It’s a remarkable achievement for a waterway in
our county.”
Tractor Trailer Crash with Entrapment On I-86
At 9:30 AM on Saturday, Cuba and Friendship have been dispatched to I-86 between MM96 & MM95 for a tractor trailer accident in the westbound lane. On scene report tractor trailer into embankment , 1 injury with entrapment.
I-80 WB single lane at crash scene west of Route 15 in Union County this morning
Montoursville – Motorists traveling Interstate 80 westbound in Union County are advised to be alert to a lane closure around mile 203 at the scene of a tractor-trailer crash. The left lane is closed about seven miles west of Exit 210 (Route 15) in White Deer Township. Due to unusually heavy traffic volumes this morning motorists may encounter slow-moving or stopped traffic well ahead of the crash scene. Stay alert and plan extra time for your travels over into this afternoon if heading west on I-80 through Union County.
Cleanup operations are expected to take at least several more hours to complete.
PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check interstate traffic conditions before heading out.
Austin Volunteer Fire Department
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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/UNKNOWN STATUS
Address: 1001 S MICHAEL ST. NEAR AVERYVILLE ROAD
City: ST_MARYS
Cross Streets: AVERYVILLE RD * MCKENNEDY RD
REPORT VEHICLE INTO TREES--NO ENTRAPMENT
Agency: ELK COMPANY 1 FD; ST. MARYS AMBULANCE
11/15/2013 11:22:32 PM
REPORT MINOR INJURIES
Roulette Fire Dept. Announces New Officers For 2013-2014
Roulette Chemical Engine #1
2013-2014 Executive and Line Officers
President: Kent Dates
Vice President: Brad Tucker
2nd Vice President: Larry Commino
Secretary: Nita Spencer
Corresponding Secretary: Dawn Kent
Treasurer: Frank Kaziska
Board of Directors: Ron Dates, Justin Fillhart, Karen Johnson, Rich Dugan, Tim Spencer, Dave Lacher
Tri County Delegates: Rich Dugan, Josh Morey
2013-2014 Line Officers
Chief 46: Mikey Ingalls
Chief 46-10: Brad Tucker
Chief 46-20: Wade Sprankle
Chief 46-30: Tim Spencer
Captain 46: Justin Fillhart
Lieutenant 46-81: Dave Lacher
Lieutenant 46-82: Al Lacher
Safety Officer 46: Kent Dates
Ambulance Officers
Chief 46-60: Dawn Kent
Chief 46-70: Dan Reilly
Fire Police Officers
Captain 46-90: Rich Curfman
Lieutenant 46-91: Larry Commino
Lieutenant 46-92: Jon Huff
MCKEAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER NAMED AS NEW PACD BOARD MEMBER
Commissioner Lane Takes on NW Region Director Post for State Conservation Association
Anne Hallock-Wetzel
“beloved wife, mother and grandmother”
Anne Hallock-Wetzel, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.
Born April 19, 1943 in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of Raymond and Alberta Dickerson Lunn. She was married to Kenneth W. Hallock, who passed away on November 6, 1991. On May 31, 1994 in Wilmington, NC, she married David L. “Dave” Wetzel, who survives.
Anne was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was employed for many years at Wagner Ace Hardware in Coudersport until her retirement.
She attended the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse and was a social member of the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530.
She loved to read and play cards on her Kindle. Anne and Dave raised Border Collies. She adored her dogs. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren. Anne was always there for everyone.
Surviving besides her husband are four children, Tracy L. (Susie) Smith of Benson, NC, Sally A. (Jeff) Gleason of Coudersport, Kenneth W. (Deanna) Hallock, Jr., of Oswayo, and Nicole L. (Eric) Dame of Montoursville; five grandchildren, Zachary J. Good, Dustin R. (Kristy) Good, Taylor L. Graham-Hallock, Kennedy S. Hallock, and Kenneth J. “Buster” Hallock; two great-grandchildren, Makenzie Good and Mason Good; a sister, Patty Gard of Forestville, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and first husband, Anne was predeceased by a sister Nancy Phillips.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined and will be provided by the family. Memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530 Building Fund, PO Box 25, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
To express condolences or to share a fond memory of Anne, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Coudersport Library Dinner
On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, the Coudersport Public Library hosted the 28th annual "Boks Unlimited" Gala Charity Auction ( otherwise known as the Library Dinner). Although ticket sales were down this year, only reaching 179, the attendees were very generous with their bidding.
As of today the unofficial total profit is in the neighborhood of 16,500. As noted before, this annual event is the basis of funds for the actual running of the Library. The item bringing the most money on the Verbal Auction was an unusual Secretary donated by the Library Trustees which brought $500.00. The most excitement of the evening occurred with the bidding competition for the giant, plush Panda donated by Lawson Wetzel.
Thank yous go out to everyone who helped in any way possible to make this event successful and enjoyable including: those who donated items and cash, those who bought tickets and spent money at the auction, the committee members and families who worked hard to get everything ready, those who decorated tables the Coudersport Consistory for the proper venue, all the staff who made things go smoothly, Appalachian Basin Land Resources for display space, Daniel Carter for another fine job as auctioneer and a very special thank-you to Terri Shaffer for once again handling the job of Emcee in such a superb manner.
Transportation Funding – On the House Agenda Next Week
A live web stream of House session and the majority of committee meetings is available at PAHouseGOP.com. Important information and events may also be viewed by visiting Facebook.com/PAHouseGOP.
The problem and the solution…?
Maintaining the highways, bridges and roads in our communities is a key factor in ensuring the safety of residents, which is why transportation funding is a priority to legislators. Equally important is ensuring Pennsylvanians are provided accessible, reliable and affordable public transportation.
Pennsylvania currently spends nearly $7 billion on transportation, of which approximately $4 billion is spent on roads and bridges.
Pennsylvania has 31,717 bridges, of which 25,321 are state and 6,396 are local bridges. Of those bridges, 6,536 are considered “structurally deficient,” 4,293 state and 2,243 local. There are 2,528 bridges which are weight restricted and 256 closed bridges.
Members of the House have been working on the transportation funding issue for quite some time, but finding consensus has been and continues to be difficult. As the members debate and discuss transportation funding, they will be mindful the money they are talking about comes from hard-working Pennsylvanians.
House Bill 106 (Rep. Mike Carroll, D-Luzerne and Monroe counties) to allow biennial vehicle registration renewals for passenger vehicles and light trucks is scheduled for a vote next week. Transportation funding amendments are attached to this bill as well.
The Weekly Schedule
Identified by bill number, the sponsors and summaries for bills scheduled to be considered in committee or on the House floor are posted below. More information regarding these bills can be found at PAHouseGOP.com by clicking on the “Research Bills” tab. Click here for more
CHS Interact Club’s Annual Soup Lunch
The Coudersport High School Interact Club is in its third year and they are currently planning a Harvest Soup Lunch on Saturday, November 23rd from 12-2pm at Coudersport High School. This is right before the 2pm performance of the high school musical Grease. Lunch will include your choice of a soup/stew/chili, roll/crackers, beverage and a dessert. The cost is a donation and the proceeds from this year’s soup lunch will go to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
What is an Interact Club? Interact stands for INTERnational ACTions. Interact Clubs around the world are sponsored by their local Rotary. The first Interact Club was formed at Melbourne High School in Melbourne, FL in 1962. Today there are Interact Clubs in over 120 countries. The mission of each Interact Club is to carry out a minimum of two community service projects a year, including one that furthers international understanding and goodwill.
At Coudersport High School, the Interact Club has undertaken many service projects since its inception. Last year the club sponsored blood drives by the Community Blood Bank and collaborated with A Way Out to promote Teen Dating Violence Awareness during the month of February. They have raised money to support two previous international service projects, one in India and one in the Philippines. The club also works together with Rotary on projects. Currently, the Interact Club has three major fundraisers during the year: the annual soup lunch, selling baked goods at the Maple Festival and selling bags of coffee.
PITT-BRADFORD HOSPITALITY STUDENTS TO HOLD TASTING EVENT FUNDRAISER
BRADFORD, Pa. – Students in the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s hospitality management program will hold a tasting event fundraiser next week featuring recipes from alumnus John Schlimm’s critically acclaimed new cookbook, “The Cheesy Vegan.”
The event, “The Big Cheese” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the KOA Speer Electronics Lobby of Blaisdell Hall. Tickets are $25 and include a copy of the cookbook. Proceeds benefit the hospitality management program.
Students from classes in Food Preparation, Professionalism in Hospitality and Food Management planned and organized the event in conjunction with Schlimm, a prolific author with nine food- and drink-related books to his name, including “Grilling Vegan Style” and “The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Cookbook.”
The Food Preparation class chose and prepared hors d’oevres for the event. The Food Service Management class marketed, designed invitations and determined the evening’s schedule, timeline and budget. Members of the Professionalism in Hospitality class also helped with invitations and will act as hosts of the event.
“The learning process for the students has been a series of successes and challenges,” said Jennifer Forney, instructor of hospitality management. “The students have had real-life, hands-on experience applying skills like planning, leadership, marketing, time management, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork.”
Schlimm, named one of the “Vegan Men We Love” by VegNews magazine, is an activist, educator, artist, and an international award-winning author. He is a member of one of the oldest brewing families in the United States (Straub Brewery) and the son of a former butcher and meat-processing business owner.
Schlimm’s cookbooks and appearances have been heralded by the vegan and mainstream media and readers alike, including The New York Times, NPR’s “The Splendid Table,” Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food and Publishers Weekly. Most recently, he delivered the keynote address at the Congressional Vegetarian Staff Caucus on Capitol Hill.
“It has been such a thrill for me to work with these talented Pitt-Bradford students, who built this great tasting event from the ground up,” Schlimm said. Any time we can bring real-world experience into the classroom through partnerships like this, the world moves ahead in a positive and fun direction.”
Reservations can be made at www.upbalumni.org/BigCheese.
For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or clh71@pitt.edu.
Charlotte Maine-Howard Bundy
“former longtime resident of Austin, PA”
Charlotte Maine-Howard Bundy, 72, of Hazel Hurst, formerly of Austin,PA, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Kane Community Hospital, Kane, PA after a short illness.
Born January 12, 1941 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Milford L. and Erma B. Wheeler Howard.
Charlotte was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. She had been employed as a nurse’s aide at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport and had later been employed by Emporium Specialties in Austin.
She loved to play bingo and fish. Her greatest love was her family.
Surviving are eight children, Roberta B. Loveless of Port Allegany, Donald N. Kontz of Pennsylvania, Robert L. (Sharon) Kontz of Eldred, Eugene A. Kontz of Hazel Hurst, Patricia F. (Ronald) Falk of Port Allegany, Charles E. Kontz of Clarion, Anne M. Free of Hinsdale, NY, and Sandra L. (Mickey) Majot of Millport; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Charlotte was predeceased by a son, Christopher F. Kontz.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA where funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jerry L. Stauffer, pastor of Grace Chapel Fellowship, Farmers Valley, will officiate. Burial will be in Odin Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, PO Box 97, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 to assist with expenses.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Charlotte, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Leadership Potter County 2014 Now Accepting Applications
Every day we are presented with opportunities to have an impact on the communities where we live and work. Whether it’s coaching Little League, serving on a non-profit board, or being part of an organization or committee, one of the most critical needs in the county is strong leadership. Leadership Potter County 2014 (LPC) will help you expand your personal leadership skills, introduce you to key issues currently facing your region, and provide you with an understanding of future trends that may impact your community.
Here’s how LPC graduate Michelle Filer (’08), described her experience in the program: “It was an eye opening experience for me. I have lived in Potter County all my life, and this class gave me a better appreciation of what we have here! I often wondered why we couldn’t keep jobs in our area. LPC helped me understand the necessary factors to improve jobs in our area, how to retain young workers and how to do a small business plan. I now have the resources needed to reach out confidently to a visitor or new business owner moving to this area. The business contacts I have made - from my classmates, presenters and local government officials - have been invaluable. If I ever have a question they are just a phone call or email away. LPC gave me the leadership skills I needed to communicate these things with others.”
The deadline to submit applications for Leadership Potter County 2014 is January 15, 2014. Applications are available online at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org. To have an application mailed to you and for more information, call 814-274-4877.
Brooklyn James Alias Bobbie Brooklyn Duell-McBride Releases New Video
Jolie Blonde, is the title track off the album Jolie Blonde, which serves as the original music soundtrack to the novel by the same name. Jolie Blonde - the novel - releases December 2013. It's another one of those The Boots My Mother Gave Me-type book and music soundtrack compilations.
The song is a remake of the Cajun National Anthem, Jole Blon, made famous by Jo-El Sonnier, Doug Kershaw and Bruce Springsteen (my personal fave rendition). The novel is grounded in New Orleans, so this was the perfect song and title for the book. Jolie Blonde, the novel, is actually the Vigilare prequel and stand alone romantic suspense/coming of age.
Tree Down On Rt. 6
At 2:54 PM on Friday--Port Allegany Fire Dept. dispatched to tree down on Rt. 6 West of town.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/NO INJURY
Address: JOHNSONBURG ELEM
City: RIDGWAY_T
Cross Streets: CUMMINGS DR * MEFFERTS RUN RD
Agency: ELK COMPANY 2 FD
11/15/2013 2:27:21 PM
2 Vehicle Crash On Bolivar Drive
At 2:29 PM on Friday, Derrick City Fire Sept. and Bradford Ambulance have been dispatched to the area of 469 Bolivar Drive for a 2 vehicle crash.
Police Investigating Car/Pedestrian Accident
Coudersport Borough Police Chief Lee Gross tells Black Forest Broadcasting News his department is continuing to investigate a car/pedestrian accident last night at the intersection of Main and Second Streets.
Authorities report Michael Osborne of Coudersport, who was traveling north on North Main Street, did not see fellow residents Katrina Kern and her 12 year old son when he turned left onto West Second Street and struck both pedestrians who were in the cross walk. Read more....
At 1:07 PM on Friday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Sweden Valley Manor for a transport to Cole Memorial.
Rushford Dispatched To A Combine Fire
At 12:57 PM on Friday, Rushford Fire Dept. has been dispatched to a farm equipment fire at 9020 Taylor Hill Road.
1:28 PM--MORE MANPOWER REQUESTED
EPA Recognizes Ahold USA and GIANT Food Stores for Hunger Relief and Food Recovery Accomplishments
Harrisburg, Pa., (November 15, 2013) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Ahold USA the parent company of GIANT Food Stores and three other grocery banners for outstanding contributions to EPA's s Food Recovery Challenge. The Food Recovery Challenge encourages organizations to donate and divert as much of their excess food as possible. Organizations that join EPA's challenge find that they not only save money, but they also feed the needy, and help protect the environment at the same time.
"The Food Recovery Challenge benefits families in need, helps grocers reduce costs, supplies badly needed donations to organizations like the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and helps to create green jobs," said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin. "Today is America Recycles Day, and with Thanksgiving just a week away, this is an excellent time to raise awareness of this important issue."
Food is the largest waste category in the U.S. going into municipal landfills. In 2011, 36 million tons of food waste was generated. When excess food, leftover food, and food scraps are disposed of in a landfill, they decompose rapidly and become a significant source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
During 2012, Ahold USA provided food donations equivalent to more than12 million meals served based on conversion factors used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food not suitable for donation in the amount of 19,000 tons was diverted into composting instead of being sent to landfills. That represents approximately 3,820 tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions.
"Ahold USA and our retail divisions like GIANT are committed to reducing waste and minimizing our impact on the environment while at the same time maximizing food donations to regional food banks," said Tracy Pawelski, vice president, external communications and community relations, Ahold USA. "The EPA Food Recovery Challenge not only makes good business sense by lowering costs, but can be a game changer for local hunger relief efforts, especially during these times of need."
“The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is proud to play a part in the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge,” said Joe Arthur, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank executive director. “The number of people needing food assistance is at an all-time high, so by proactively searching for new methods to conserve food and resources everyone can play a pivotal role in furthering the Food Bank’s mission of fighting hunger, improving lives and strengthening communities.”
Founded in 1981, the The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has been dedicated to ending hunger for more than 30 years. Serving 27 counties, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is the largest non-profit food distribution organization in central Pa. The Food Bank partners with 800 agencies to directly serve people struggling with hunger. The Food Banks distributes the equivalent of 2.5 tractor-trailer loads of food distributed every day of the year.
For more information on the Food Recovery Challenge go to: www.epa.gov/foodrecovery.
For more information on the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank go to: http://www.centralpafoodbank.org/
For more information on Ahold USA go to: https://www.ahold.com/
For more information about Ahold USA's waste reduction efforts, go to: http://2012yearreview.ahold.com/videos/responsible-retailing.php
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Heart’s Desire Steps Up for Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries
Heart’s Desire is partnering with Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries this Christmas Season to raise awareness of this dual purpose facility designed for cats and dogs needing care on their return journey to loving homes.
While maintaining a high level of compassion, Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries has been molded by the needs it supports. Several programs have evolved in direct response to listening, watching and resolving to find answers. Grandpaws assists the elderly with limited resources with expenses to help keep their pets healthy and at home. H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Pets Eat) provides food and emergency care for pets in emergency situations. S.N.A.P. (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program) provides assistance and education to stabilize pet populations in homes and throughout our area. Compassion Fund, the broadest and most used program, provides assistance when accidents happen that put pets at risk. Perfect Match helps to find homes for pets through active networking, matching pets needing loving families to families needing loving pets. Tears of Hope reunites, even if only for a few hours, when life’s journey separates pet lovers from the animals that for years have given them love, laughter and companionship. Humane Education (Careworks) teaches, guides and motivates children and adults about pet care, and about developing an appreciation for life…domestic or wild. Guardian Homes assists people caring for homeless cats through pet food donations and donations for veterinary care where pet numbers have overwhelmed individuals compassionate about caring for larger numbers of cats.
Heart’s Desire has placed a “Paws For Life” Christmas tree decorated with paw garland and brightly colored lights in our front window. You can place a Paws for Life Holiday Memories ornament on the tree with a monetary donation of any amount (no amount is too small!) in memory, or in honor, of a loved pet. Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is especially in need of donations of dry cat food at this time. We encourage you to drop off your food donations, or your monetary donations, at Heart’s Desire on Main Street in Galeton during this Christmas season.
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries welcomes volunteers to step closer and understand their project, your joining as a volunteer, and would also be honored to have you as an individual or corporate sponsor by contacting them at www.secondchanceas.org, emailing them at secondchanceas@yahoo.com, or by calling 1-888-724-6188.
At Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries it is all about pets, all about families, all about love and giving both pets and pet lovers every chance…any way…to keep them together.
Coudersport will be celebrating its annual Festival of Lights December 6th
and is now taking orders for trees to be decorated on the court house square. The cost is $18.00 per tree. There will be 3 categories Family, Group and Business and each category will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
Trees will be ready for decorating Nov. 25th and must be decorated by Dec. 2 for judging BEFORE light up night with Santa Dec. 6th.
To order call the Chamber office 274-8165 or Carol Jackson at 274-0219. If you prefer you can stop by the Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 227 North Main St in Coudersport place your order. The office is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 PM.
Decorations must be removed from trees no later than January 4th.
DEP Reminds Residents to Do Their Part on Recycling Awareness Day
Acting Secretary Abruzzo Speaks at Unveiling of New Recycling Exhibit
HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents that today, Friday, Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day.
On Thursday, during The State Museum’s unveiling of Recycling Works! – an exhibit sponsored by the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center (RMC) – Acting DEP Secretary Chris Abruzzo stressed the importance of recycling as a small way that we can all make a big environmental impact.
“Every year, more than 12 million Pennsylvanians recycle six million tons of materials that would have otherwise been landfilled or incinerated. I encourage everyone to take the next step to close the recycling loop by searching out and purchasing products made from recycled materials,” Abruzzo said.
On Recycling Awareness Day, and every day, DEP encourages citizens to:
• Purchase products made with recycled content
• Recycle plastic and glass containers, cans and cartons
• Compost lawn clippings and other yard waste
• Recycle cardboard boxes, newspaper and other household paper
• Take household hazardous waste such as paint, batteries and antifreeze to a municipal collection events
• Recycle unwanted electronic devices
Statewide recycling in Pennsylvania began in 1988 with the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Today, at least 94 percent of Pennsylvanians have access to recycling.
Recycling is a significant part of Pennsylvania’s economy. There are more than 3,800 recycling and reuse businesses that employ more than 52,300 people in the state. The annual payroll for those positions amounts to $2.2 billion. The recycling business generates $20.6 billion in annual sales receipts in Pennsylvania.
RMC is a nonprofit organization that develops and expands the use of recycled materials and recycled content product markets in Pennsylvania. Its exhibit will be on display at the museum through early January 2014. The exhibit showcases Pennsylvania’s economic development achievements through recycling, includes Pennsylvania-manufactured recycled-content products and much more.
America Recycles Day is a national program of Keep America Beautiful. Since its inception in 1997, communities across the country have participated in America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 to educate, promote environmental citizenship and encourage action.
For more information about the exhibit, visit www.parmc.org. To learn more about America Recycles Day, visit www.americarecyclesday.org.
For more information about recycling in Pennsylvania, visit www.dep.state.pa.us, keyword: Recycling.
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JESSUP — A fiery crash closed a busy highway Friday morning in Lackawanna County.
Police said a car smashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on the Casey Highway (Route 6) near Jessup around 6 a.m. Read more...
Police Investigating Reported Robbery at Kurt Johnson Auto Sales
by Gant Team ·
Gant News
DUBOIS – DuBois City police responded to a reported robbery in progress at 8:21 p.m. Wednesday at Kurt Johnson Auto Sales.
Upon arrival police cleared the business to meet with the victim. She told police that three males pushed her back inside the business when she was getting ready to leave. At that point, she ran and locked herself in the bathroom.
The victim described the males as wearing hooded sweatshirts, adding she couldn’t see their faces. Some officers stayed at the scene, while others searched the area for the males. Sandy Township police assisted with the incident.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the DuBois City police.
Harry O. Malone, 77, of 241 Minard Run Road, Bradford, PA, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at UPMC-Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced with a full obituary. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
EPA Announces Grant to Science and Arts Center to Teach Students about Science and Chesapeake Bay Watershed
HARRISBURG (Nov. 15, 2013) -- Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Harrisburg's Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is the recipient of a $205,305 environmental education grant.
The funding will be used to train middle and high school science teachers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to conduct hands-on scientific investigations with their students in the Susquehanna River, the bay's largest river. The Susquehanna River provides nearly 50 percent of the fresh water coming into the bay.
The Expedition Chesapeake Educational Project has already attracted applications from more than 800 science teachers from schools located in the Chesapeake Watershed which includes Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
"Expedition Chesapeake is taking science to the classroom in a mindful way where students will learn about scientific research, field work and data collection, right in their own backyard," said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin. "These students are today's environmental stewards and getting out of the classroom for fieldwork is a far more effective and fun way to learn about science and the environment."
The primary goal of the Expedition Chesapeake Educational Project is to engage middle school and high school students in exploring and analyzing the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, its ecosystem and inhabitants. In addition to gaining scientific knowledge, the students will also learn about the local civic decision-making process. This learning experience will provide them with a personal connection to restoring the overall health of the bay.
“Today’s financial and symbolic endorsement from EPA is the catalyst necessary to advance the Expedition Chesapeake watershed education program beyond Central Pennsylvania and beyond the watershed itself,” said Steve Bishop, project manager and vice president of science and IMAX programs at Whitaker Center. “It also increases awareness of Whitaker Center as a source for cutting-edge educational experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.”
For more information about environmental education grants, go to: http://www2.epa.gov/education
For more information about Whitaker Center, go to: http://www.whitakercenter.org/
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