Tractor Parade Opens McKean County Fair

Norwich/Smethport Dispatched For Crash On Red Mill Road

Norwich/Smethport Dispatched For Crash On Red Mill Road

At 7:13 PM on Saturday, Norwich Township Fire Dept. & Smethport Rescue dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Red Mill Brook Road, 2 miles west of 2537. A truck is reported over the embankment. Unknown injuries or entrapment.
ON SCENE REPORT MINOR INJURIES, NO ENTRAPMENT.

8/9/2014 7:03 PM FIRE / STRUCTURE 122 W MAIN ST WESTFIELD BORO

8/9/2014

7:03 PM

FIRE / STRUCTURE

122 W MAIN ST

WESTFIELD BORO

Westfield & Clymer Fire Depts. Dispatched to house fire.

650 People Attend PCHS Family Fun Fair At Millport Saturday

The Owners Have Been Found

My Owners Have Been Found

My neighbor found this dog last night laying in our backyard in the area of Francis Ave and Volney St in Port Allegany. 
Thanks.

Jim Is In The Hospital Prayers Please

Jim was just taken to the hospital please keep him in your prayers. If things don't get on quickly today I am sorry, but my husband is top priority.
Cynthia 

UPDATE--I'M BACK HOME AFTER A VERY THOROUGH EXAM & TREATMENT AT COLE MEMORIAL EMERGENCY ROOM. WAS A VERY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND DISCOMFORT SCARE PROBABLY CAUSED BY STRESS. THANKS TO ROULETTE AMBULANCE SQUAD, COLE EMERGENCY, AND ALL WHO OFFERED CONCERN OR PRAYERS. JIM

UPDATE: Woman Who Jumped Out of Moving Car Along I-80 Spotted in Indiana

http://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/update-woman-who-jumped-out-of-moving-car-along-i-80-spotted-in-indiana/

Recalls

Recall Notification Report 051-2014
Oberto’s Brands, a Kent, Wa. establishment, is recalling approximately 57,578 pounds of chicken strip products due to company quality issues.

Special Antiques & Estates Auction Saturday, Aug. 9th At Daniel A. Carter Auction & Events Center In Allegany, NY

39th Annual Germania Old Home Day Sunday, August 31, 2014

Cameron County Fair Now Thru August 9th in Emporium

Fair Schedule is listed on red sidebar on the right side of this  page

9th Annual FREE Family Fun Fair Saturday, August 9th At Potter County Fairgrounds

Employment Opportunities For LPN's & RN's In Port Allegany, Bradford, Eldred and Ulysses

Brian & Sara Scott, Professional Vocalists Entertain At Music On The Lawn Sunday At Ulysses Library

Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale Saturday, Aug. 9th At Genesee Fire Hall

2014 Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival August 8, 9 & 10

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Sweden Valley Manor In Coudersport Seeking RN's

Public Auction Of Real Estate & Restaurant Equipment At Galeotti's Restaurant In Austin, PA (Potter County)

Norma Kear Rounds, 93, Whitesville, NY

Tractor trip for vets comes to an end

http://www.wgal.com/news/cross-country-tractor-trip-for-vets-comes-to-an-end/27377020#!bzxE1D

Kane Ambulance Dispatched For Motorcycle Accident

Kane Ambulance Dispatched For Motorcycle Accident

At 11:08 PM on Friday, Kane Ambulance has been dispatched to South Main Street in Sheffield for a motorcycle accident. Report 3 patients. Helicopters on standby.

Ground to be broken for Kinzua Visitors Center

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Auctions & Yard Sales

YARD SALE--302 MAIN STREET, ROULETTE.  

SATURDAY & SUNDAY STARTING AT 8 AM. 

WHOLE BUNCHES OF STUFF.  
TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST. 

ANDREANOS.

Auctions & Yard Sales

Flea Market Every Friday At Oswayo Valley Library
8-9 Genesee Township Yard Sale Days
8-9 Fillhart Yard Sale--Roulette
8-9/10 YARD SALE, ROULETTE
8-9/10 Yard Sale Gardeau Road
8-9 Special Antiques & Estates Auction, Allegany, NY
8-9 Yard Sale Rt 49 Coudersport
8-12/13/14/15 Country Blessings- Emporium
8-14/15/16 Huge Garage Sale, Ulysses
8-18 Public Auction Galeotti's Restaurant, Austin, PA
8-30 POTTER COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD SALE
8-30 COUDERSPORT TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
10-3/4 Potter County Public Auction / 2 Days, 2 Locations... 

Bucktail Military Officers Association Monthly Meeting

Bucktail Military Officers Association Monthly Meeting

THE BUCKTAIL CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD IT'S MONTHLY LUNCHEON / MEETING AT 11:30 AM ON 19 AUGUST AT HOSS'S STEAK HOUSE 118 HALLER RD. ST MARYS ,PA.

THE HOST WILL BE CPT. RON HABERBERGER ST MARYS,PA. THE SUBJECT TO BE DISCUSSED IS THE ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS FOR 2015. THESE ARE UNCLEAR TIMES IN OUR MILITARY DUE TO THE REDUCTION IN FORCES AND THE CHANGES IN OUR TRICARE FOR LIFE PROGRAMS. NOW , MORE THAN ANY OTHER TIME IN MEMORY,PATROITS MUST RALLY TOGETHER TO SAVE OUR REPUBLIC. AS YOU KNOW , IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS OVER 150 GENERAL AND STAFF OFFICERS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY. NOW OUR DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS REMOVING 550 MAJORS.

ALL MEMBERS,SPOUSES,GUESTS AND ANY OFFICER (FORMER / CURRENT ) OF ANY BRANCH OF SERVICE OR CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES OF EQUAL RANK MAY ATTEND.

QUESTIONS CALL CPT. RON HABERBERGER ST.MARYS.PA OR CONTACT OUR MOAA OFFICE AT THE WWII MUSEUM IN ELDRED,PA. 16731 AT DAN CAUSER @ROCKETMAIL.COM

Local Jobless Picture Brighter Than One Year Ago

Local Jobless Picture Brighter Than One Year Ago

Potter County Today

Area jobless rates continue to decline.  Potter County’s unemployment rate fell from 7.1 in May to 6.7 percent in June. A year ago, the June rate was 9.4 percent. Labor analysts point out that the jobless rates are seasonally adjusted and require a number of qualifiers. 

For instance, they do not include a substantial number of people whose unemployment compensation benefits ran out, nor those working part-time and/or working off the books. 

The state reported that, in rounded numbers, 10 Potter County residents exhausted their unemployment benefits in June, and an estimated 20 in July. Another 10 each are expected to lose their benefits in August and September.

‘Potter County Veterans News’ Earns Statewide Award

‘Potter County Veterans News’ Earns Statewide Award

Potter County Today

Potter County’s services for its military veterans were recognized during the annual meeting of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP). During an awards ceremony at the Lancaster County Convention Center, CCAP President Jeff Haste presented Potter County with the 2014 County Newsletter of the Year Award for the publication, Potter County Veterans News. 

CCAP recognized the quarterly newsletter as an effective communications tool sharing information on available benefits and services for veterans, while raising public awareness of veterans’ issues and special events. Several other Pennsylvania counties have expressed an interest in using Potter County Veterans News as a model.

Dawn Bacon Has First Children's Book Published

It's No Misunderstanding: EPA Overreach on Waters of the U.S. Rule

It's No Misunderstanding: EPA Overreach on Waters of the U.S. Rule

August 8, 2014
By Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Penn.)

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory attack on our economy in central and northwestern Pennsylvania has been growing for some time. In recent months, the EPA moved forward with another power grab to redefine the agency's jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA), through a new proposed rule commonly known as the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).

http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs171/1103199740370/img/543.jpgIn Pennsylvania, Agriculture is our number one industry. As in other parts of the country, our farmers and landowners know that clean air, clean water, and being good stewards of the environment in which they live and work is fundamental to their livelihoods. Despite local prerogatives and successful state and regional initiatives to protect our natural resources the federal government once again has chosen to undercut these efforts with punitive federal regulations.

In March, the EPA issued the WOTUS proposal, alleging the rule expands neither federal authorities nor the amount of water or land under the agency's jurisdiction. The EPA has argued the action will help eliminate ambiguity over which bodies of water are jurisdictional under the law. Unfortunately, this is a far cry from the truth.

In reality, EPA's plan represents an extraordinary expansion of federal power that will further harm our economy and the rights of both states and private landowners.

Enacted in 1972, the CWA was created as a partnership between the states and the federal EPA, in order to better manage identified pollution sources, through a range of pollution control programs such as setting wastewater standards. The scope of the law is limited to "navigable waters" and for the first time it made it unlawful to discharge any pollutant into these bodies, unless a permit is obtained.

The CWA was never intended to impinge upon states' authority as the primary managers of water resources within their borders. Additionally, the law was never intended to regulate smaller noncontiguous bodies of water such as streams, ditches, ponds, and creek beds, which would impose an unnecessary burden on economic activity.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what EPA has proposed.

Despite Supreme Court rulings interpreting the regulatory scope of the CWA more narrowly than what the federal government has asserted, the EPA's new rule moves in the opposite direction. In fact, essentially all waters in the country could potentially be subject to regulation and permitting approval by the federal government under the EPA's proposed rule.

When the WOTUS rule was released by EPA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued what is known as an "Interpretive Rule" (IR) on the proposal. This IR went into effect immediately - and without any public comment - and named 56 typical agricultural practices that are to be exempt from the WOTUS rule. The IR appears to offer our a permit exemption for normal farming, ranching, and silvicultural activities, if, and only if, individuals comply with conservation guidelines which until now have been completely voluntary.

The Obama Administration and the EPA have argued the WOTUS rule and the IR are intended to eliminate ambiguity and offer greater protections for states, farmers and landowners, when in fact, they create new regulatory burdens, more ambiguity, and less certainty.

EPA Chief Gina McCarthy last month characterized the growing opposition to the WOTUS rule as "ludicrous" and "silly," and recently summarized the backlash as a "growing list of misunderstandings".

It's no misunderstanding. The EPA's WOTUS rule is a historic power grab that poses a fundamental threat to our economy and way of life in Pennsylvania and for communities across the country. Unfortunately, the only thing ludicrous is how EPA continues to believe a punitive one-size-fits-all approach to environmental stewardship is the only way forward.

Potter County Fair 2014 Beef Show Results:

Potter County Fair 2014 Beef Show Results:

Showmanship and Fitting-Senior Exhibitor~Rebecca Warriner; Intermediate-Clifton Erway; Junior Exhibitor-Riley Thompson; Master Showman/Fitter-Riley Thompson

Market Steers
Lightweight- First~Rebecca Warriner, Second~Christian Fuller
Heavyweight- First- Riley Thompson
Grand Champion~ Riley Thompson with Manny
Reserve Champion~ Rebecca Warriner with "Tuition"
Feeder steer-Dylan Woods with Brutus
Angus heifers:
Champion (Open)~Nevaeh Kio with Elsa
Reserve (Open)~Stacey Plumstead with Jenka
Champion (Junior) ~Stacey Plumstead with Jenka
Reserve (Junior)~Clifton Erway with Poof
Champion Lineback heifer~Paula Plumstead with Twister
Champion Simmental heifer! Lucas Risser with Daisy
Grand Champion Female 4-H/FFA- Paula Plumstead with Twister
Reserve Champion Female 4-H/FFA-Stacey Plumstead with Jenka
Grand Champion Open- Nevaeh Kio with Elsa
Reserve Champion Open-Paula Plumstead with Twister
Best Bred and Owned-Riley Thompson with Manny
Congratulations to all the exhibitors!

Doris G. McMillen, 82, of 2 South Ave., Bradford, PA

Doris G. McMillen, 82, of 2 South Ave., Bradford, PA, passed away, Friday, August 8, 2014 at her residence.

Born October 30, 1931 in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Grace Sheridan.

Mrs. McMillen attended Bradford Area Schools.

Surviving are two daughters, Darlene (Dave) Anderson, and Marlene Buchanan and one son, Phillip Richardson all of Bradford, 8 grandchildren, Stephen Rodgers, David "Swede" Anderson, Jr. Scott Anderson, Katie Buchanan, Cherra Richardson, Heath Richardson, Jeremy Richardson, and Jill Richardson, 17 great grandchildren, a brother Phillip (Linda) Sheridan II, 2 nephews, Phillip Sheridan III and Scott Sheridan and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Wayne Sheridan.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at10:30 am in the Foursquare Gospel Church, 50 Sullivan Road, with Rev. William Watson pastor officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO BOX 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

ROUTE 255 IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE IN SAINT MARYS

ROUTE 255 IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE IN SAINT MARYS

Route 255 Improvements Continue in Saint Marys
PennDOT issues update for week of Aug. 11

Saint Marys – Work to improve a section of Route 255 in the city of Saint
Marys is continuing as we move through summer. The project stretches from the
Tractor Supply Co. intersection to Route 120/State Street in Saint Marys. Once the
project completes this fall, travel along this section of Route 255 will be
smoother and more efficient.

Activity the week of Aug. 11 will include:

• The contractor will begin work on Monday at 7 a.m. and continue through
Thursday afternoon. Work will be performed during daytime hours only.

• Route 255 will continue to be restricted to one northbound lane between
Random Road and Mill Street and one southbound lane between Railroad Street
and Random Road. This traffic pattern will remain in place 24-hours per-day
until further notice.

• Vine Street will continue to be closed between Route 255 (South Saint
Marys Street) and Chestnut Street. Motorists are to follow the signed detour
route. This portion of Vine Street will remain closed until further notice.

• The contractor will continue with installation of a retaining wall along
Route 255 near Vine Street.

• During daytime hours, the contractor will be installing storm drainage
along Route 255.

• During daytime hours, the contractor will be working on driveways on the
west side of Route 255.

• The contractor will begin grading for sidewalk along Route 255 near Vine
Street.

• The contractor will continue grading the northbound lanes on Route 255.

• During the daytime hours, the contractor will be removing old signal
poles and installing conduit for new traffic signals.

• The contractor will begin placing topsoil and seeding areas along the
western edge of Route 255.

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 to 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. 

DaveGutelius
Excavating Inc. of Mifflinburg is the contractor on this $12.8 million
project.

Reminder: PennDOT Partners with Ag Progress Days to advise equipment transporters of road restrictions Width restrictions in effect on numerous projects

Reminder: PennDOT Partners with Ag Progress Days to advise equipment transporters of road restrictions Width restrictions in effect on numerous projects

State College – With PSU’s Ag Progress Days scheduled Aug. 12–14, PennDOT is advising equipment transporters of roadway restrictions they may encounter traveling to and from the event site. The event is held on the Penn State Research Farms along West Pine Grove Road in Pennsylvania Furnace.

Motorists should be aware of the following local restrictions:

• 12-foot width restrictions on Route 220 between Avis and Lock Haven in Clinton County.
• 10-foot width restrictions on two separate projects along Route 322 east of Boalsburg in Centre County.
• 10-foot width restrictions on Route 64 in the village of Nittany in Centre County.
• Due to 10-foot width restrictions and heavy traffic volumes, PennDOT advises use of the Blue detour on Route 22/322 in the Lewistown area. Westbound drivers will exit Route 22/322 at the Business 22 exit and follow Route 3006 (Juniata Street), Route 103, Route 3002 (4th Street), Business Route 22 and onto Route 22/522 at the Industrial Park interchange, re-entering 22/322 at the State College on-ramp. Eastbound drivers will exit 22/322 at the 22/522 interchange following that road to the Industrial Park off-ramp. They will then follow Business 22, Route 3002 (4th Street), Route 103, and Route 3006 (Juniata Street), re-entering Route 22/322 at the western end of the Lewistown Narrows. The Blue detour is also marked with Blue Detour signage.

Department of Health Reports First West Nile Virus Human Case of 2014

Department of Health Reports First West Nile Virus Human Case of 2014
Pennsylvanians Reminded to Take Steps to Avoid Infection

Pennsylvania’s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2014 has been detected. A Philadelphia County man was hospitalized due to WNV. He has since recovered.

The departments of Health and Environmental Protection strongly recommend that all residents minimize their exposure to mosquitoes.

“Detecting the first human case serves as a great reminder for Pennsylvanians to take the proper precautions when they are outside or near areas where mosquitoes are prevalent,” Secretary of Health Michael Wolf said. “There are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito-related diseases.”

Although mosquitoes can bite at any time of day or night, they are most active at dawn and dusk. When outdoors, people can avoid mosquito bites by properly and consistently using DEET-containing insect repellants and covering exposed skin with lightweight clothing. To keep mosquitoes from entering a home, make sure window and door screens are in place and are in good condition.

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducts regular surveillance and control to manage mosquito populations around the state. So far, DEP has detected WNV-infected mosquitoes in 32 counties. However, it is likely that WNV is present in other areas as well.

“As always, we encourage Pennsylvanians to take caution and reduce their risk for mosquito bites,” DEP Secretary E. Christopher Abruzzo said. “Using a personal insect repellant or staying indoors during dawn and dusk will help prevent exposure to mosquitoes.”

The mosquitoes that transmit WNV breed in areas with standing and stagnant water. These areas can include urban catch basins, clogged gutters, discarded tires, poorly maintained swimming pools, flower pots and other types of plastic containers.

Simple steps to eliminate standing water around the home include:

Remove tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, discarded tires or any object that could collect standing water. Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors.

Have roof gutters cleaned every year, particularly if the leaves from nearby trees have a tendency to clog the drains.

Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.

Do not let water stagnate in birdbaths.

Aerate ornamental pools, or stock them with fish.

Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, and remove standing water from pool covers.

Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property.

Treat standing water that cannot be eliminated with Bti products which are sold at outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores. Bti is a natural product that kills mosquito larvae, but is safe for people, pets, aquatic life and plants.

DEP will continue to survey affected communities to monitor WNV. When necessary, DEP will conduct larval and adult control activities to reduce the risk to human health. These efforts will continue through fall.

For a fact sheet on WNV, including symptoms, please visit the Department of Health’s webpage, www.health.state.pa.us, and click on “West Nile Virus Fact Sheet” under “What’s Hot.”

For more information, including current test results for mosquitoes, birds and horses, visit www.westnile.state.pa.us and click on the Pennsylvania map for WNV data tables, or call 877-PA HEALTH.

Letter To The Editor....

Letter to the Editor 

EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNED 16 MAR 2012 BY PRESIDENT

THIS ORDER GIVES THE PRESIDENT EMPEROR-LIKE POWER TO DECLARE MARTIAL LAW FOR WHATEVER REASON HE DESIRES.

NEVER BEFORE IN OUR HISTORY HAS A PRESIDENT CLAIMED THIS KIND OF POWER WITHOUT AUTHORITY FROM CONGRESS. NOT EVEN DURING THE DARKEST DAYS OF WWII.

THE STATE OF OUR REPUBLIC AND OUR LIBERTIES IS IN MORAL JEOPARDY.

THE LEFTEST ELITES AND OUR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF HAVE AN AGENDA WHICH IS COMPLETELY AGAINST EVERYTHING OUR REPUBLIC STANDS FOR AND ALL THINGS THAT MAKE US THE GREAT NATION WE ARE.

IT MUST BE FOUGHT NOW BY OUR PATRIOTS, RALLY TOGETHER TO SAVE THIS NATION FROM THESE MARTIAL LAW POWERS CLAIMED BY OBAMA. CURRENTLY OUR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF UNDER HIS GUIDANCE HAS CREATED ENOUGH SCANDALS HERE AND AROUND THE WORLD FOR OUR CONGRESS TO BE AT A TOTAL GRIDLOCK. THIS IS SETTING UP THE PREFECT TIMING FOR HIM TO DECLARE MARTIAL LAW. AS HE HAS ALREADY STATED HE WILL BY- PAST CONGRESS WITH HIS PEN AND PHONE. HE HAS PROVED THAT HE WILL LIE TO THE WORLD TO GET WHAT HE WANTS IN MANY SPEECHES.

THE BIG QUESTION IS WILL OUR NATION (BOTH CIVILIAN AND MILITARY) STAND BEHIND A MAN WILLING TO DESTROY OUR CONSTITUTION AND OUR REPUBLIC OR REMOVE HIM FROM OFFICE.

PRAYER HELPS BUT WE ALSO NEED WARRIORS TO ASSIST IN SOLVING THESE PROBLEMS. ALONG WITH GOD'S HELP, WE CAN TAKE BACK OUR GREAT REPUBLIC. GOD HAS GIVEN US OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS MANNY BLESSINGS AND WE HAVE FAILED TO USE THEM WISELY TO BECOME THE LEADER OF THE WORLD. NEW SOURCES OF ENERGY SUCH AS OIL, GAS AND COAL FIELDS. WITH THESE EXPORTS ALONE WE COULD BECOME THE BEST PROVIDER OF ENERGY TO ALL THE POORER COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD.

THANK YOU.

DANIEL CAUSER SR.  CWO USA (RET)
903 BARDEN BROOK
ELDRED,PA. 16731
PHONE: 814-225-3681

Motorcycle Accident On Longhouse Drive With Injuries

Motorcycle Accident On Longhouse Drive With Injuries

At 3:09 PM on Friday, Ludlow Fire Dept. and Kane Ambulance have been dispatched to Long House Drive in Hamilton Township for a motorcycle under the guardrails with injuries. The location is reported to be south of the Dew Drop Campground. Unknown number of patients. Air Medical has been placed on standby. Patient reported in trauma arrest.
At 4:13 PM--Helicopter Cancelled. Kane Ambulance en route to Warren Hospital.

Mount Jewett Swedish Festival

Arthur M. Ekas, 60, of 992 Summit Road, Bradford, PA

Arthur M. Ekas, 60, a devoted husband, father, and friend to many, of 992 Summit Road, Bradford, PA, passed away suddenly, Thursday, August 7, 2014, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie.

Born April 16, 1954, in Olean, he was a son of the late Donald and Aleen (Blackmeer) Ekas.

On May 8, 1998 in Bradford he married Jan E. (Wells) Ekas who survives.

Mr. Ekas was a 1972 graduate of Bradford High School. After high school he worked with his father on the family oil rigs. He later worked at McCourt Label, KOA Speers, Dresser Rand and 25 years at Bradford Forest Products.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and watching the Pittsburgh Steeler's. His most favorite times were spent with his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 children, a daughter, Nykki (Taylor) Zurat of Inverness, FL, and a son, Derrick Ekas, of Bradford, four sisters, Linda (Jim) LeClair, of Covington, GA, Donna Stuart, of Port St. Joe, FL, Barb (Scott) Boise, of Mt. Holly Springs, and Susie Goodrich, of Port St. Joe, FL, one brother, Pat Ekas, of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one step son, Justin Hester.

Family will be receiving friends on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 3 to 5pm & 7 to 9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11:00am with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to CARE for Children PO Box 616 Bradford, PA 16701.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Lowell Winfield Ayers, 75, of Coudersport, PA

Lowell Winfield Ayers, 75, of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in the Green Home of Wellsboro, PA., with his loving wife by his side.

Lowell was born on January 15, 1939 in Coudersport, the son of Orland and Meta Watson Ayers. He was raised by his grandparents, Arthur and Blanche Ayers, of Coudersport. He graduated from Coudersport Area High School and on June 4, 1956, married Virginia Elaine Johnson, also of Coudersport.

US Air Force

Lowell graduated from Penn State University and served as Chief Meteorologist for Air Force One during Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter administrations, while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. 

After 24 years of honorable service to the United States Air Force, he retired and returned to Potter County. 

Lowell then acted as Landfill Manager for McKean County Solid Waste Authority in Mt. Jewett, PA. 

He also founded Ayers Hill Farm and raised Black Angus beef cattle, for which he received numerous awards for excellence in farming. 

He attended Christ Episcopal Church of Coudersport. An avid outdoorsman, Lowell enjoyed trout fishing and deer hunting with his family. Lowell was a self-made man and an inspiration to his family and those who knew him.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Virginia of Coudersport ; son Jeffrey (Katherine) Ayers of Canandaigua, New York ; son Thomas (Patti) of Waterford, Virginia, and daughter Pamela (Salvatore) Parascandola of Lewisberry, PA. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and five brothers.

Lowell's Life Celebration services will be held on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at Christ Episcopal Church, 601 North Main St., Coudersport, with a receiving of friends and family from 10-11 a.m. A funeral service will follow with the Rev. Janis Yskamp officiating. Burial will be in Ayers Hill Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Potter County Historical Society, 308 North Main St., Coudersport, or the Patterson Cancer Center, 1001 East Second St., Coudersport.

Arrangements handled by Thomas E Fickinger Funeral Home Ltd, "A Life Celebration Home", 210 North East. St., Coudersport.

One Dead, One Hurt in East Main Street Motorcycle Crash In Bradford

http://1490newsblog.blogspot.com/2014/08/one-dead-one-hurt-in-east-main-street.html

Joan D. “Joanie” Geiger, 76, of Shinglehouse, PA

Joan D. “Joanie” Geiger

Joan D. Geiger
“beloved wife, mother and grandmother”

Joan D. “Joanie” Geiger, 76, of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, August 7, 2014, after a long illness.

Born September 14, 1937 in Argus, PA, she was a daughter of Charles A. and Alice B. Schwende Croissette. On April 28, 1956 in Ridge Valley, she married Ernest R. “Ernie” Geiger, who survives.

Joan was a graduate of Pennridge High School in Perkasie. 

She was a member of the Ridge Valley Lutheran Church and attended the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. She was a member of the Upper Salfordville Volunteer Fireman’s Ladies Auxiliary in Salfordville. Joan was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics. She always planted a large garden. Her greatest love was her family.

Surviving besides her husband are a son, Rick E. (Sue) Geiger of Shinglehouse; two grandchildren, Tim E. (Jonnie) Geiger and Stacie L. Geiger, both of Shinglehouse; three great-grandchildren, Madison K. Miller, Laci M. Miller, and Ayce E. Geiger; two sisters, Loretta Detweiler of Sellersville and Sandy Rosenberger of Earlington; four brothers, Marvin (Ellen) Croissette, Robert (Elaine) Croissette, and Lenard (June) Croissette, all of Green Lane, and Gary (Carol) Croissette of Coopersburg; and many nieces and nephews.

Joan was predeceased by her parents.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA and from 10 AM to 11 AM on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor, officiating. Committal services and burial will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

Flowers are gratefully declined.

 Memorials in Joan’s name may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital, 148 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14225 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Joan, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

DINNER AUCTION SET for SEPT. 13th

DINNER AUCTION SET for SEPT. 13th

The Coudersport Rotary Club announced today that it will hold its 2014 Annual Dinner Auction at the Coudersport American Legion, located along Rte 872, on Saturday, September 13th.

Money raised at the September 13th Dinner Auction is allocated to community projects such as the Mitchell Park rehabilitation project, the Coudersport Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, and several youth leadership programs and humanitarian initiatives coordinated the Rotary Club.

The Rotary Dinner Auction begins at 5:00 p.m. with a social hour and 6:00 p.m. dinner, followed by both silent and live auctions! A cash bar will be available, as well as live entertainment. Auction tickets are $15.00 each.

Those wishing to reserve tickets as well as those wishing to donate auction items should contact Karen Cahilly at the Coudersport Rotary Club at (814) 203-9562.

Recalls

Cubist Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary U.S. Recall Of Certain Lots Of CUBICIN (Daptomycin For Injection) 500 mg In 10 mL Single Use Vials Due To Presence Of Particulate Matter

08/07/2014 02:29 PM EDT

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBST) today announced it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of CUBICIN® (daptomycin for injection) to the user level due to the potential presence of glass particulate matter in vials produced by a contract manufacturer. Please click here for the list of affected CUBICIN lot information. 

Regeneca Worldwide, A Division Of Vivaceuticals, Inc Voluntarily Recalls RegenESlim Appetite Control Capsules Due To The Presence Of DMAA That May Pose Possible Health Risk

08/07/2014 07:55 PM EDT

Regeneca Worldwide a division of VivaCeuticals, Inc. Las Vegas, NV is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of its RegenESlim appetite control dietary supplement from lot # EX0616R15814 and lot #11414RE5516 because FDA analysis confirmed the presence of DMAA. DMAA is also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, methylhexanamine, or geranium extract. DMAA is commonly used as a stimulant, pre-workout, and weight loss ingredient in dietary supplement products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that DMAA is potentially dangerous to health as it can narrow blood vessels and arteries, which can cause a rise in blood pressure or other cardiovascular problems such as shortness of breath, arrhythmias, tightening in the chest, and heart attack.

 

A $2,200.00 check was presented to John Leete

A $2,200.00 check was presented to John Leete

Pictured are John Leete, Anthony Winters & Melissa Gee

A $2,200.00 check was presented to John Leete on behalf of the Patriot Committee for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Proceeds are a result of the Potter County Patriot Weekend Event held at the Court House on July 4 and 5th. Additional funds were raised as a result of a Motor Cycle Ride lead by the American Eagles with a parade to follow. Private donations were also received.

Thanks to all that volunteered their time and money to make this event a success!

DEP Awards Grants to Restore, Protect Pennsylvania’s Coastal Zones

DEP Awards Grants to Restore, Protect Pennsylvania’s Coastal Zones

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $750,000 in annual coastal zone management grants to organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving Pennsylvania’s coastal zones along Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary.

“These grants play an important role to ensure the protection of our coastal waters,” DEP Secretary E. Christopher Abruzzo said. “This money will not only improve coastal waters, but provide additional recreational and educational opportunities for nearby residents.”

The annual grants were awarded to 22 non-profit and government organizations for 25 projects in counties that border Pennsylvania’s coastal zones or have a direct impact on water quality in those areas.

Coastal zones and adjacent shore land face increasing pressure from development, erosion, biodiversity losses and pollution. Pennsylvania’s two coastal areas are a 112-mile stretch along the Delaware Estuary and 76 miles along Lake Erie.

Coastal zone management grants support programs that measure the impact of various pollution sources, improve public access, preserve habitats and educate the public about the benefits of the state’s coastal zones.

The Delaware Estuary coastal zone is in Bucks, Delaware and Philadelphia counties and contains islands, marshes and the shore lands of tributaries that are affected by ocean tides. The Delaware Estuary is considered one of the largest freshwater ports in the world. The Lake Erie coastal zone is in Erie County and includes several major tributaries’ shorelines.

These grants are largely funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Administered by DEP’s Coastal Resources Management Program. NOAA is a federal agency under the Department of Commerce with programs in each state that work to inform residents of the changing impacts of weather and water resources. In Pennsylvania, those programs include the National Ocean Service and National Weather Service.

The Coastal Resources Management Program is now accepting applications for 2015. Non-profit organizations, schools and universities, local government organizations, authorities and state agencies are all encouraged to apply until the current grant round closes on Oct. 22, 2014, at 4 p.m.

For more information on how to apply, visit www.dep.state.pa.us keyword: Coastal Zone.

Boys and Girls Club of Potter County Having A Sidewalk Competition

Boys and Girls Club of Potter County  Having A Sidewalk Competition

Boys and Girls Club of Potter County is planning another event to bring families together and inspire the youth of the community through ART. The first ever sidewalk chalk competition is scheduled for Saturday August 30th on the vacant lots near Vine and Cherry St in Coudersport, 1 block down from the elementary school. Registration is from 11- noon, drawing from Noon- 4, and judging from 4-5 with winners to be announced immediately after.

The fee is $5 and includes a set of basic chalk. Contestants are encouraged to bring their own chalk for wider color selection.

Prizes will be awarded to various age groups from elementary to adult.

Local Artisans are encouraged to set up stands at the even to teach the youth of our community good old fashion American craftsmanship and showcase/ sell their products.

For information on attaining one of our showcase spots, information about this Boys and Girls club event or how you can help the Boys and Girls Club contact

Todd Korb at 814 203-7884 or the other Todd at 570 337-8135

As always The Boys and Girls Club appreciate your support in our mission to make sure every child in our community can reach their full potential. See you on Saturday for an inexpensive family fun day out.

Entry fees and tax deductible donations can be made to:

BGCA of Potter County
PO Box 332
Coudersport Pa 16915

Water Emergency In Austin Boro

Maximum Speed Limit Increases to 70 MPH Monday on Two Interstates

Maximum Speed Limit Increases to 70 MPH Monday on Two Interstates

Clearfield – Motorists are advised that the maximum speed limit will be raised to 70 mph on two roadways as sign installations begin on Monday, Aug. 11.

Following engineering analysis, PennDOT is piloting the 70-mph maximum speed limit on two interstates:
• 88 miles of Interstate 80 from Exit 101 (DuBois) in Clearfield County to mile marker 189 in Clinton County; and
• 16 miles of Interstate 380 from Interstate 84 to north of Exit 8 (Tobyhanna Interchange) in Monroe County.

PennDOT will use data collected from the pilot locations while evaluating other 65-mph roadway sections for potential 70-mph implementation in the spring or summer next year. Roadway sections that can safely accommodate the increased speed could start being signed soon after the evaluations are complete.

The 70-mph speed limit was implemented on the Pa. Turnpike from Blue Mountain (Interchange 201) to Morgantown (Interchange 298) on July 22.

Passed last fall by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Tom Corbett, Act 89 of 2013 enabled PennDOT and the Pa. Turnpike Commission to raise the maximum speed limit on freeways within Pennsylvania to 70 mph. The plan invests an additional $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion into Pennsylvania’s transportation assets by its fifth year.

PennDOT Maintenance Work Schedule for Potter County, August 11 – August 16, 2014

PennDOT Maintenance Work Schedule for Potter County, August 11 – August 16, 2014

Potter /Cameron PENNDOT, Potter/Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of August 11 to August 16, 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: 1010 (Genesee to Mills) Sign Upgrades - Monday-Wednesday
• State Route: 1011 (Hickox to Ulysses) Sign Upgrades - Thursday & Friday

Bridge Crew:
• State Route: 1003 (Loucks Mills Road) Bridge Closure-Detour in Place

Side Dozing:
• State Route: 0049 (Gold to Harrison Valley) Monday-Wednesday
• State Route: 0244 (Andrews Settlement to Genesee) Thursday & Friday

Tail Ditching:
• State Route: 3015 (Dutch Hill area) Monday-Friday

Mill & Fill:
● State Route: 1003 (Loucks Mills Road) Monday & Tuesday
● State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek area) Wednesday-Friday

Mowing:
● State Routes: 1016, 1019 & 0049 (North Fork/Whites Corners area)


Cameron County 0240

Shoulder Cutting:
● State Routes: 2001, 0120 & 0555

The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
● Glen O Hawbaker: State Route 0144 (Carter Camp to Germania) Pipe Replacement-Alternating Traffic Pattern Will Be Enforced, then During Full Depth Resurfacing, SR 144 Will Be Closed & Detour in Place
● Glen O Hawbaker: State Route 0872 (Cameron) Roadway Improvements-Alternate Traffic Pattern

● LTT Trucking: State Route 1016 (North Fork Road) Bridge Replacement –Road Closure – Detour in Place (effective April 21)
● LTT Trucking: State Route 3013 (Toles Hollow Road) Bridge Closure-Detour in Place (June-October)

● L C Whitford- Bridge Restoration on SR 1022 (Mill Street) in Galeton Borough and SR 3004 (Kim Hill Road) in Roulette Township-Detour in Place (effective May 15)
● L C Whitford-SR 0044 South Branch of Oswayo Creek & SR 0049 Ulysses Township (Luddington Run) Bridge Repairs- SR 0049 ( By Intersection of SR 0049 & SR 0044) Temporary Traffic Signals in Place

● A L Blades – SR 1021 (Harrison & Hector Townships) Bridge Closure-Detour
in Place (June-September)
● A L Blades – SR 1018 (Hector Village) Bridge Closure-Detour in Place (July-November)

● Horizon Construction Group – (T-433) Rausch Road, Abbott Township-Bridge Closure-Detour in Place (July-August)

To Fill A Backpack program will be filling backpacks on August 9th

The To Fill A Backpack program will be filling backpacks on August 9^th at the Roulette Fire Hall.  
We will start at 10am and go until we’ve filled enough to cover the requests that we have so far.  Anyone that is interested in helping is more than welcome to come join in the fun.  Young or old we can probably find something for you to do.  If you requested backpacks and would like to pick them up that day, please wait until around 11am to be sure that we have enough bags packed. 

If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact Andy Kulp at (814) 544-2612 or send an email to info@tofillabackpack.org. 

Although we will be packing and distributing this weekend we continue to accept donations.  Monetary donations can be mailed to To Fill A Backpack – Attn: Donations – 81 Burleson Avenue – Roulette, PA  16746.  

Supply donations can be dropped off at one our drop off locations: Perry’s Store – Austin, Coudersport Public Library & KOS, Inc. – Coudersport, Main Street Fitness – Eldred, Copy Katz & Endeavor News - Emporium , Galeton Public Library – Galeton, Genesee Township Office - Genesee, PA, Creative Cuts, Gold Mountain, Knoxville Post Office & Prime PC – Knoxville, HMAC & Northwest  Bank – Lawrenceville, First Citizens Community  Bank Main Branch & First Citizens Community  Bank Walmart Branch – Mansfield, First Citizens Community  Bank – Millerton, Everyday Happy-nings - Port Allegany, Roulette Township Office & Drabee’s Mini Mart - Roulette, Ed’s Service & Oswayo Valley Senior Ctr – Shinglehouse, HMAC & Pudgies – Wellsboro, Northern Tier Solid Waste – Troy

Thanks to everyone that continues to support our program.  Community support is what keeps our organization going and “helping send children to school with the supplies they need”

Andrew L. Kulp, Jr., President

To Fill A Backpack

81 Burleson Avenue

Roulette, PA  16746

Phone: (814) 544-2612

Email: info@tofillabackpack.org

Nikky's Dance Studio Fall Registration August 10th From 4 to 6 PM

Farmer's Market Today (Friday) In Downtown Coudersport Starting At 1 PM

August is the best time to visit the Potter County Farmers' Market as local farmers are harvesting quantities of fresh, local produce regularly. The Market opens Friday at 1:00 p.m. in downtown Coudersport. Several new vendors have joined in recent weeks.

Following are the vendors who have indicated their plans to be at the Market this week:

Wooleylot Farm: Potter County's best heirloom garlic and certified organic shallots and zucchini.

Card Creek Trading Post: Artisan Breads, baguettes, biscotti, scones, cobblers, assortment of baked goods, homemade jams and jellies and raw honey.

Alpaca Creations: All things Alpaca! Hand-knit scarves, convertible and fingerless mittens, insoles, shawls, socks, hats, hand spun and hand dyed yarns by Teresa Genaux, Juried Artisan on the Pa Wilds Artisan Trail. Red Maple Sportswear.

Miles Farm Produce: Peppers, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, green tomatoes, green onions, braided garlic, spinach, salad greens, raspberries, blueberries.

Metzger Heritage Organic Farm: Heirloom organic tomatoes, organic cherry & specialty small tomatoes, leafy head lettuce (limited), organic green, wax and purple beans, sweet and hot peppers, organic new potatoes, beets, beet greens, baby summer squash and zucchini, broccoli, fresh herbs.

Other vendors may also participate.

Fitzgerald's Family Farm, New Horizon Creamery and Ross Glen Studios will not be at the market this week.

The Potter County Farmers' Market is open Fridays at the corner of E. Second St. (Rt. 6 E) and North East Streets, adjacent to the courthouse square. Plenty of parking is available on N. East Street.

Special Antiques & Estates Auction Saturday, Aug. 9th At Daniel A. Carter Auction & Events Center In Allegany, NY

39th Annual Germania Old Home Day Sunday, August 31, 2014

9th Annual FREE Family Fun Fair Saturday, August 9th At Potter County Fairgrounds

Cameron County Fair Now Thru August 9th in Emporium

Fair Schedule is listed on red sidebar on the right side of this  page

Employment Opportunities For LPN's & RN's In Port Allegany, Bradford, Eldred and Ulysses

Brian & Sara Scott, Professional Vocalists Entertain At Music On The Lawn Sunday At Ulysses Library

Empereon/Constar Now Hiring 35 Sales Representative Positions Immediately In Coudersport

Driftwood Outfitters Currently Booking Moose Archery Hunts In Quebec, Canada

Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale Saturday, Aug. 9th At Genesee Fire Hall

Public Auction Of Real Estate & Restaurant Equipment At Galeotti's Restaurant In Austin, PA (Potter County)

OPEN HOUSE- SATURDAY & SUNDAY-HOME FOR SALE IN PORT ALLEGANY, PA

Home For Sale :   
308 E. Mill St., Port Allegany, PA,  $149,900.
OPEN HOUSE SAT 8/9 AND SUN 8/10 FROM 1 'TILL 5 PM.
Large brick ranch home on a double lot with lots of yard. 4-5 bedroom, large rec room with bar and frig, original refinished hardwood floors in living room, dining room, and hall. 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors also with 2 having carpet over them. Fireplace in living room. Gas hot water baseboard heat. 2 car heated garage. Amish kitchen about 10 years ago with oak and an island. Large office. 

We have enjoyed this home for almost 30 years and all of our kids have grown up here. $149,900.  OPEN HOUSE SAT 8/9 AND SUN 8/10 FROM 1 PM TILL 5 PM. COME AND TAKE A LOOK. Tom 814 598 0716 or deb 814 203 3851 

More pics available by contacting tombidwell8@yahoo.com

2014 Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival August 8, 9 & 10

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