SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE FESTIVITIES COME TO A CLOSE
By Monica Thomas
SHINGLEHOUSE--SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE completes a month of fun and Christmas Cheer for the community of Shinglehouse and the surrounding towns.
The festivities ended with a Caroling Group made up of members of the Community Choir with families and friends from the area. They serenaded the folks at Honeyoe Haven and Oswayo Apartments moving onto some private residences throughout town, Bells Run and Shaytown of cherished elders of the community who don't get out much these days.
The Community Choir Show held two shows in the Elementary Gym on Dcember 12 and 13th which were a rousing hit. The twelve-member group with director Cheri Maxson gave a forty-five minute concert of holiday favorites from around the world with their signature song Noel, Noel, sang with six members of the OV Elementary group the Soundwaves. The students tried out for the parts and joined the adult choir for six evening practice sessions. The Choir sponsored a Gingerbread Contest with Cheri Maxson winning the adult category and Miss A. Waterman winning the student catergory.
The Senior Center sponsored a Baking Contest with winners for were First Place Cookies: Carol Taylor second: Angie Fink, First Place Candy: Elenore Stanley. The Potter County Trailer Busters hosted the Ugly Sweater Contest winners: 1st: Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 2nd: Midge Lydic and 3rd: Angie Fink. A Coloring Contest was hosted by the Library winners were Olivia Marshal and Mason Good.
Also on Saturday the 13th "Breakfast with Santa" was held at the Senior Center.
The Lighting Contest was won by Judy Mesler and Bill Pratt of Coons Crossing with their half acre display of "A Child's Christmas" second place went to Danny & Angelia Wood of Oswayo St., with their nineteen-lite trees shown throughout their many windows of their historical house. Third place winner, The John Lyman family of second street with their fifty plus Santa and snowman collection.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE FESTIVITIES COME TO A CLOSE
Rotary Learns About Long Farms And Where Their Products Are Sold
Rotary News
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| Speakers:Wayne Irish,Farm Manager,Ruth Sallade, Carl Long,Owner of Long Farms |
Utz is the brand where most of their potatoes go. Companies that use the products are: Kelloggs, Utz, Poptarts, Kit Kats, Wal Mart, Cedar Creek, Great Value and Seabrook.
If they run out of potatoes in March, they start again in Aug. They work as a team, just like Rotary does because they also have really good people.
In turf grass, they send sod to many places: Pocono Raceway NASCAR the #2 turn has their grass, Bradner Stadium, St. Gabriels in Port Allegany, 2 football fields in Stroudsburg, 10,000 square feet to the Coudersport Golf Course, and to the Air Force Reserve in Pittsburgh. The first of Sept. they send out 6 truckloads of sod.
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| Citizens of Tomorrow from Junior Class:Brandon Ehrensberger, George Hults, Adam Ellis, Ruth Sallade. |
HAPPENING NOW: FREE COMMUNITY DINNER AT RIVERSIDE CHURCH IN ROULETTE
HAPPENING NOW: FREE COMMUNITY DINNER AT RIVERSIDE CHURCH IN ROULETTE
Just had a call from the Roulette Girl Scout troops that are serving a FREE Christmas Dinner to Roulette area residents reporting they have a lot of food they don't want to go to waste.
About 60 people turned out so far and they have food for a lot more people.
Come to the Riverside Methodist Church now and enjoy a free dinner compliments of the Roulette Girl Scouts.
Don't let the food go to waste. Takeouts are available.They will be serving until 7 PM.
CALL 203-1096 NOW IF YOU NEED DELIVERY TO YOUR HOME.
James F. Winans, age 87, of the Hallsport Road, Hallsport, NY
James F. Winans, age 87, of the Hallsport Road, Hallsport, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, at the Bath V.A. Medical Center in Bath.
He was born on August 4, 1927 in Alma to George and Margaurite Phillips Winans Sr. On June 26, 1954 at the Christian Temple Church in Wellsville he married Carol McConnell who predeceased him on October 8, 2014.
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Jim had grown up in Alma and became a farm hand on the Hilligas Farm. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Army and served until he was honorably discharged in 1947.
Following the service Jim always stayed busy working in various fields. These jobs included: working in the oil fields for the Sprague Family, working at the former Friendship Foundry, pulling oil wells for Ray Roeske, the Vacation Manager for the former Market Basket, a Wheel Operator for the former Rochester Button Factory and for the Town of Willing. In his late 50’s Jim became a certified nursing assistant through BOCES and went to work at the Highland Nursing Home that later became the Highland Park Health Care Center. Jim was also certified through BOCES in auto mechanics and did vehicle repairs. His joy was his family and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Jim stayed active on his farm and he always enjoyed playing a good prank.
Survivors include his daughter Debra (Donald Jr.) Hall of Wellsville; granddaughters Melissa (Ronald) Gardner of Friendship and Cassie (David Jr.) Slawson of Wellsville and a grandson Curtis (Amanda Conklin) Hall of Wellsville; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Carol, and his brothers George, Louis, Charles and Raymond and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 27, 2014, from 10 am to 11 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. Jim’s funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home with Reverend Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial with military honors will take place in the Hallsport Cemetery and memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center in Bath, New York.
To leave on line condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Head-On 2 Vehicle Crash On Looker Mountain Trail
2 Vehicle Crash On Looker Mountain Trail
At 4:42 PM on Saturday, Rew Fire Rescue and Bradford EMS dispatched to Looker Mountain Trail on the Bradford side near the top on the sharp turn for a 2 vehicle head-on accident. 3 patients are reported. One person is reported to be entrapped in the vehicle.
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department
#206-12/20/2014.
Last Evening @ 1701hrs Station 11 (Derrick City) was dispatched for
Rescue to assist Station 8 (Rew) and Station 9 (Otto Twp) for a 2 car
head on MVA w/ entrapment & injuries on Looker Mountain Trail near
the intersection of rt 246 & rt 646. Rescue 111 (Chief 11-20) and
Engine 113 (Ch.11-10) responded with crews and assisted with extrication
and patient care. Station 11 Fire Police also assisted with traffic
control as the road was shut down for approx 3 hrs due to road
conditions and for the Safety of all emergency personnel working the
incident. Road was open back up shortly after 2000hrs.
Ulyssses Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Indecent Assault Of Children
Ulyssses Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Indecent Assault Of Children
Felony and Misdemeanor sex charges, alleged to have occurred on September 28, 2014 involving minors less than 13 and 16 years of age, have been waived to Potter County Criminal Court by a Ulysses Borough man.
Nicholas Richard Morales, 20, of Ulyssses, PA, was arrested by Trooper Daniel L. Kocher on December 10, 2014 and charged with the following crimes:
Morales was arraigned before District Judge Delores Weiss who set bail at $50,000. straight cash. Morales was committed to the Potter County Prison in lieu of bail where he remains pending further court action.
First Night First Light Event at Lyman Run
First Night First Light Event at Lyman Run
A CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS - The Friends of Lyman Run will be sponsoring an illumination of Lyman Run State Park dam. First Night-First Light will be held on the evening of January 1st from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Across the top of the dam luminary bags will be set in place and if the weather and wind permit, luminary balloons, courtesy of Swan’s Garage in Galeton, will be lit and floated across the ice of the lake. Bring your cameras and bring the family out for what is going to be a visually stunning event.
This event is free of charge and free tickets to the upcoming ICE-O-RAMA event will be handed out to all who attend. ICE-O-RAMA is scheduled to be held on January 31 and the unveiling of the thought-to-be-extinct Giant Ice Shark of Lyman Run will be the highlight of the event.
If you are planning to attend First Night-First Light, please bring along some flashlights as the park is not lit at night. Park staff will assist with parking and volunteers will guide you along your way. Bundle up as it tends to be chilly on the dam.
In the event of extremely poor weather, this event will be held the following night on Jan. 2nd.
Friends of Lyman Run To Meet Monday At 7:00 PM
The November monthly meeting of the Friends of Lyman Run will be on Monday night at 7:00 pm at the park Maintenance building.
Those wishing to volunteer for ICE-O-RAMA should plan to attend as plans need to be finalized in order for this program to be successful. Anyone wishing to help out is welcome to attend.
Current Friends members will be receiving their renewal notices in the mail this week and anyone wishing to join as a new member may do so by mailing their membership into Friends of Lyman Run, 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA. 16922.
Membership levels are $10 for individual, $20 family, $35 for registered non-profit group, $50 supporting member, $100 Business member and $250 for a Lifetime member. The Friends of Lyman Run is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, a 501( c) 3 non-profit charity, so membership checks should be made out to P.P.F.F. with FOLR written in the memo line.
Coudersport Ambulance To Sweden Valley Manor
At 2:45 PM on Saturday, Coudersport Ambulance To Sweden Valley Manor for transport to Cole Memorial.
Port Allegany Man Facing Felony Sex Charges In Potter
Port Allegany Man Facing Felony Sex Charges In Potter County
A Port Allegany resident is scheduled for a Preliminary Hearing Monday before District Judge Delores Weiss in Galeton, according to online court dockets.
Christopher A. Mitchell, 26, formerly from Westfield, PA, was charged December 4th by Trooper Daniel L. Kocher with a number of felony sexual offenses involving a minor under the age of 16 that allegedly occurred on August 7, 2011, over three years ago, in Ulysses Boro.
Mitchell was charged and arraigned before Judge Weiss on the following charges:
Judge Weiss set bail at $75,000. unsecured and Mitchell was released pending his Preliminary Hearing.
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to Range Resources Appalachia Llc in Cogan House Twp, Lycoming County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-18 to Range Resources Appalachia Llc in Cogan House Twp, Lycoming county. 78.12* - Oil or gas well drilled, altered or operated not in accordance with a permit or the regulations.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Mieka Llc in Wetmore Twp, McKean County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-16 to Mieka Llc in Wetmore Twp, McKean county. OGA 3211(G) - Failure to post the well permit number and the operator's name, address and phone number at the well site during construction of the access road, site preparation and during drilling, operating or alteration of well.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued; Reports Drilling Started
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Lewis Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC for site CORNWALL NORTH UNIT 2H in Lewis Twp township, Lycoming countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Washington Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to EQT PRODUCTION CO for site FRANO 592647 in Washington Twp township, Jefferson countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Cogan House Twp Township
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC reports drilling started on 2014-12-16 00:00:00 at site KENMAR HC A-5H in Cogan House Twp township, Lycoming countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Cogan House Twp Township
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC reports drilling started on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 at site KENMAR HC A-4H in Cogan House Twp township, Lycoming countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Cogan House Twp Township
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC reports drilling started on 2014-12-14 00:00:00 at site KENMAR HC A-2H in Cogan House Twp township, Lycoming countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Cogan House Twp Township
ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC reports drilling started on 2014-12-13 00:00:00 at site KENMAR HC A-1H in Cogan House Twp township, Lycoming countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Rutland Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to SWEPI LP for site WOOD D 513 6H in Rutland Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Rutland Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to SWEPI LP for site WOOD D 513 4H in Rutland Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Rutland Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to SWEPI LP for site WOOD D 513 3H in Rutland Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Rutland Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to SWEPI LP for site WOOD D 513 2H in Rutland Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Rutland Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to SWEPI LP for site WOOD D 513 1H in Rutland Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Rutland Twp Township
Gas permit issued on 2014-12-15 00:00:00 to SWEPI LP for site WOOD 513 23H in Rutland Twp township, Tioga countyTags: PADEP, frack, permit, drilling, Gas
SENECA RESOURCES CORP Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Norwich Twp Township
SENECA RESOURCES CORP reports drilling started on 2014-12-20 00:00:00 at site SRC WT 2720 118H 51462 in Norwich Twp township, McKean countyTags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling, gas, unconventional
Reminder: Girl Scout Sponsored Roulette Community Dinner Today from 5 to 7 PM
Friends and Family who reside in the Roulette area, don't forget to come over to the Riverside Methodist Church on Saturday, December 20 from 5-7pm and enjoy a nice warm meal sponsored by our Roulette Girl Scout Troops.
The cost is FREE and the meal includes : turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy, cran. sauce, corn, and dessert..
No need to RSVP, just show up.
Take outs and deliveries are available as well. If you know someone in need of a delivery please call with name, address, number and how many or at 544-7403 by noon
Saturday.
Hope to see everyone there!
Sweden Valley Manor Annual Christmas Party
Sweden Valley Manor Annual Christmas Party
Sweden Valley Manor hosted their Annual Christmas Party for patients, residents and their families. The day consisted of hors d’oeuvres, carved ham with all the fixings followed by Christmas carols and Santa Claus.
Each resident and patient was adopted by either an employee of Sweden Valley Manor or a community group. This assured that each resident/patient received at least one gift from Santa.
The afternoon was filled with the sounds and sights of Christmastime. Children from the Austin School District arrived donned with Santa hats to sing Christmas carols; Barb Headley, Resident Services Coordinator of Sweden Valley Manor played lovely piano music; the lounges, the dining room and the activity room were exquisitely decorated to welcome each guest.
Keeping with the magic of the season, no one was aware that Santa Claus was really Congressmen Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district. Congressman Thompson, originally was to attend the Garden Party this past August, but was called in to Congress at the last minute. He promised to visit in the near future. Congressman Thompson handed out all gifts to each resident and patient. He also took the time for photo opportunities and visited residents in their rooms.
Activity Coordinator Debbie McKee, recently named the Volunteer Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador for the 5th district, works closely with Congressman Thompson and his office in order to pass the National HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act – Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer’s Act (S.709 / H.R. 1507).
Whether you are interested in post-hospital rehabilitation, chronic disease management, rehabilitation to home, Sweden Valley Manor, is there to meet your care and rehabilitative needs. Experience the HCF Difference, with Sweden Valley Manor.
HCF Management Inc., has remained family-owned and operated since 1968. Offering care communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, HCF ensures that each care community provides exceptional care and the highest quality of life for residents. Each HCF managed care community has a reputation as a community leader-providing an array of support ranging from skilled nursing care and rehabilitative services to assisted living services.
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| Josephine Kleinhans and friend Mary Looney |
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| Santa with Austin School District Students |
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| Santa with Mr. & Mrs. Young |
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| Santa with Gen Weiss. Gen is thanking him for the card he sent her on her 100th birthday. |
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Ulysses Area Improvement Announces Ulysses Christmas Decorating Contest Winners
Ulysses Christmas Decorating Contest Winners
The winners of the Ulysses Christmas Decorating Contest are:
1st Place Joe & Dot Lerch,
2nd Place Jean Blanchard,
3rd Place Christine Easterling.
Each winner was presented with a cash award.
The Ulysses Area Improvement would like to thank all those that participated in the contest and would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
(OVERNIGHT) STRUCTURE FIRE-CHIMNEY Address: 62 WILLIAMS RD City: HORTON
(OVERNIGHT)
STRUCTURE FIRE-CHIMNEY
Address: 62 WILLIAMS RD
City: HORTON
Cross Streets: WOOD ALY
Agency: ELK COMPANY 7 FD; ELK COMPANY 3 FD
12/20/2014 4:23:27 AM
Friday, December 19, 2014
Roulette Girl Scout Troops Hosting FREE Community Dinner At Riverside Church, Everyone Welcome
Friends and Family who reside in the Roulette area, don't forget to come over to the Riverside Methodist Church on Saturday, December 20 from 5-7pm and enjoy a nice warm meal sponsored by our Roulette Girl Scout Troops.
The cost is FREE and the meal includes : turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy, cran. sauce, corn, and dessert..
No need to RSVP, just show up.
Take outs and deliveries are available as well. If you know someone in need of a delivery please send me a pm here with name, address, number and how many or at 544-7403 by noon tomorrow
Hope to see everyone there!
12/19/2014 10:36 PM MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1032 CANADA HOLLOW RD SHARON TWP
| 12/19/2014 | 10:36 PM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | 1032 CANADA HOLLOW RD | SHARON TWP |
Shinglehouse Dispatched.
10:48 PM--RECALLED
12/19/2014 10:16 PM MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT DINGMAN RUN RD 1 MILE COUDERSPORT BORO
| 12/19/2014 | 10:16 PM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | DINGMAN RUN RD 1 MILE | COUDERSPORT BORO |
10:36 PM--ROULETTE AMBULANCE DISPATCHED AS SECOND AMBULANCE TO SCENE. RESPONDED. RECALLED.
At
approximately 22:25 hrs. Dispatched to Box 48-03 Eulalia Twp. - Dingman
Run rd. x Sr 6 W. One vehicle rollover approximately 1 mile N of Sr 6.
Upon arrival it was found to be a one vehicle rollover with 3 PT's self
extricated(2 adults, 1 minor child) and the S bound lane blocked. CVAA ,
Medic 6 transported all 3 to CCMH for minor to moderate injuries. The
vehicle suffered moderate to severe damage and needed to be towed from
the scene. The crash is being investigated by PSP Cdspt.
Assisted at the scene by Cdspt Boro PD, CVAA, Medic 6, PSP Cdspr
Assisted at the scene by Cdspt Boro PD, CVAA, Medic 6, PSP Cdspr
Coudersport Ambulance To North Main Street
At 9:28 PM on Friday, Coudersport Ambulance & Medic 6 dispatched to North Main Street for a person fallen with a head injury.
STRUCTURE FIRE-CHIMNEY Address: 540 BENNETT RD City: HUSTON TOWNSHIP
STRUCTURE FIRE-CHIMNEY
Address: 540 BENNETT RD
City: HUSTON TOWNSHIP
Cross Streets: MOUNT PLEASANT RD * CLEARCUT RD
Agency: BENNETTS VALLEY AMBULANCE; ELK COMPANY 5 FD
12/19/2014 9:12:39 PM
Recall
Recall Notification Report 085-2014
Katadyn
North American Foods, LLC, a Rocklin, Calif. establishment, is
recalling approximately 2,719 pounds of spicy sausage products due to
misbranding; the label indicates that the product contains beef, but is
actually formulated with pork sausage.
2 Vehicle Crash By Pellet Plant on Rt. 49 In Ulysses
| 12/19/2014 | 5:29 PM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | RT 49 BY PELLET PLANT | ULYSSES |
Ronald L. Fink, 80, of 235 Pithole Road, Cyclone, PA
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| Ronald L. Fink |
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Born October 7, 1934, in Bradford he was a son of the late Jess and Ruth (Smith) Fink. Mr. Fink was a 1952 graduate of Bradford High School.
In 1963 he married Gloria Jean (Cox) Fink who died February 11, 1997.
On July 20, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 20 years and 2 days. He was honorably discharged. After his retirement from the service he had worked for Allen's Motorcycle Shop, Pensilco and Pepperell Braiding.
He was a member of the VFW Post# 212, the American Legion Post # 108 and the Air Force Sergeants Association. He attended Hilltop Baptist Church.
Surviving is his longtime companion and caretaker, Carol Thursh with whom he resided, two daughters, Judi (Dale) Bennett, of Rixford, and Betsy Abrams, of Bradford, two sons, Kenneth (Sharon) DuBois, of Bradford, and Mike (Mary) DuBois of Bradford, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Gordon Fink, and one grandson Jeremy DuBois.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday, December 22, 2014, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, 372 East Main Street, where funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00pm with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church and Rev. Dan LaPage, pastor of the Christian Gospel Church in Coleville, Co-officiating. Military Honors will be held in the funeral home by the American Legion Post #108. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Upper Allegheny Watershed Association Receives Grant
Upper Allegheny Watershed Association
Receives Grant
The UAWA has received a grant of $1000.00 for organizational promotion and outreach for 2014. This award will be used to print and mail newsletters, brochures and calendars to our members and the general public.
The UAWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, improvement and preservation of a healthy watershed for present and future generations.
The funds were provided by the Dominion Foundation and administered by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy under the Dominion/WPC Mini-Grant Program. This program offers funding to watershed organizations in central and western Pennsylvania for general operating expenses, organizational promotion and outreach, and restoration projects. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to the economic, physical and social health of the communities served by Dominion companies.
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s core mission is conserving Pennsylvania’s diverse ecosystems through science-based strategy, leadership and collaboration. For more information contact: uawa@mckeancountypa.org
UAWA
PO Box 146
Coudersport, PA 16915
Travel to Beautiful Tropical Costa Rica Next Spring!
Travel to Beautiful Tropical Costa Rica Next Spring!
This winter promises to be long and cold! How would it feel to know that next spring, just when you can’t wait another minute for warm weather to arrive, you’ll escape the cold, snowy Northeast and get away to beautiful Tropical Costa Rica! This tour leaves on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and returns on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Highlights of this 9-day excursion include: San Jose, a coffee plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, hanging bridges, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero, a cooking demonstration and the National Theatre. An optional 3-night Jungle Adventure is also available. This educational experience will allow you to explore this tropical paradise and learn about another culture while having the time of your life!
Registrations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are based on availability. A deposit of $250 per person is due upon reservation, and final payment is due by January 20, 2015. To view a webinar about the trip, go to http://cf.gocollette.com/webinars/webinar.cfm?id=768&pc=06E66E9E-9AE0-5F20-AA358E669C879E78 . For more information or to register, go to gateway.gocollette.com/link/626634 or call (814) 274-4877.
Land Rescue For Logger Pinned Under Tree Near Bolivar
Land Rescue For Logger Pinned Under Tree Near Bolivar
At 2:41 PM on Friday, Bolivar Fire Rescue & Ambulance dispatched to a location near 848 County Road 5 for a logging accident with a 55 year old male pinned under a fallen tree by his legs. The location is in the woods and a 4 wheeler will be needed to access him.
3:10 PM--EMT'S ARE ON SCENE WITH PATIENT.
3:13 PM--BOLIVAR FD TO SET UP LZ FOR MERCYFLIGHT AT GOLF COURSE.
3:20 PM--MEDIC 700 REQUESTED
3:20 PM--RICHBURG MUTUAL AID TO SET LANDING ZONE.
3:35 PM--MERCYFLIGHT NOW REPORTING 34 MINUTE ETA
3:42 PM--PATIENT IS IN AMBULANCE EN ROUTE TO LANDING ZONE.
SCANNER REPORT-- PATIENT FLOWN TO STRONG MEMORIAL IN ROCHESTER.
James E. Runyan, Sr., 65, of Galeton, PA
James E. Runyan, Sr., 65, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, on Monday, December 22, 2014 from 10:00-11:00am. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am. A full obituary will follow.
Recalls
12/19/2014 11:59 AM EST
Frankfort -based Zachary
Confections, Inc. announced today a nationwide voluntary recall of one
lot of Market Pantry Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, sold exclusively at
Target Stores, because they include peanuts which are not declared on
the label.
Last chance for Santa Photos! Tomorrow at Tim Walck Photography, 2-5pm
Last chance for Santa Photos!
Tomorrow at Tim Walck Photography, 2-5pm
200 North West St.
Coudersport
Short Tract & Fillmore Dispatched To Crash
Short Tract & Fillmore Dispatched To Crash
At 12:43 PM on Friday, Short Tract Fire & Fillmore Ambulance dispatched to County Road 15 & Bottsford Hollow Road for a one car crash into a tree.
Fire Destroys New Lakeview Motel In Sinnemahoning Overnight
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| New Lakeview Motel at Sinnemahoning, PA Bruce Brooks photo. |
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| New Lakeview Motel photo by Bruce Brooks |
This morning just as the members of the 44 House were getting home and crawling into bed, at 02:45 Station 44 was dispatched mutual aid to the scene of a Fully Involved Structure Fire in Grove Township, Sinnemahoning at the Lakeview Hotel. Cameron Company 14 was also dispatched full company to the scene. Chief 44-10 requested a dispatch of Coudersport Dept. 48 with one engine to the scene, and one engine to stand by at our station.
Chief 44 (C.Cooney), Chief 44-10 (J.Burgett), Chief 44-20 (N.Burgett), Chief 44-30 (B.Brooks), and Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski) responded. Engine 44-2, Tanker 44-5, Rescue 44-8 and Ambulance 44-6 responded within minutes.
On scene crews went to work assisting with manpower, and water supply. Engine and Rescue Crews assisted with an aggressive interior and exterior attack. Tanker crew assisted with water supply making a total of 9 shuttles. Sinnemahoning and Austin Ambulance Crews went to work rehabbing fireman. Crews from Austin, Sinnemahoning, Emporium and Coudersport fought fire for quite some time. Fire was called under control, crews assisted with overhaul and remained on scene until released by command. All Dept 44 units returned and were back in quarters just before 7 am.
Great Job and Great Teamwork to all involved in both incidents. Thanks goes out to all departments and responders, to our company and Station 48 for providing hot meals, and Cameron Company 14 and Station 48 for standing by while we were out!
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Austin Assisted With Coudersport House Fire
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Austin Volunteer Fire Department added 42 new photos.
Last evening at 1901 Coudersport Dept. 48 was dispatched for a Structure Fire reported house in the Coudersport Boro, Box 48-02. Coudersport Boro Police were first on scene reporting all occupants had evacuated, heavy fire on backside of residence. Chief 48 requested a Second Alarm, bringing full company responses to the scene from McKean 3 (Port Allegany), Station 10 (Galeton), Station 44 (Austin) and Station 46 (Roulette).
At time of dispatch Chief 44-10 (J.Burgett), Chief 44-20 (N.Burgett), Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski), Chief 44-70 (D.Bennett), and Capt. 44 (C.Ehrensberger) responded. Engine 44-2, Tanker 44-5, Ambulance 44-6 and Rescue 44-8 responded within minutes. Chief 44-20 (N.Burgett) requested a dispatch of Cameron County 14 with an Engine Company to cover our station.
Crews arrived on scene to find fireman performing an aggressive exterior attack of fire. Command requested Engine, Tanker and Rescue assist with manpower. Crews went to work assisting with exterior attack. Crews then assisted with the interior attack, fighting the fire from inside structure. Austin and Coudersport Ambulance Crews went to work providing rehab for fireman. At 20:28 command reported fire under control with heavy overhaul. Crews then went to work overhauling structure. Crews remained on scene until released by command. All responding units were back in quarters at 0110.
STUDENTS’ WORK ON DISPLAY IN PITT-BRADFORD’S SPRING SPECTRUM SERIES
STUDENTS’ WORK ON DISPLAY IN PITT-BRADFORD’S SPRING SPECTRUM SERIES
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| Cover of the 2014 edition of Baily’s Beads. The 2015 edition, featuring student and community writing and artwork, will be unveiled in January. |
Events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.
The season begins with the unveiling of the 2015 edition of Baily’s Beads, the award-winning student-run literary magazine. The annual celebration will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 2015, in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons.
The latest issue will be revealed with refreshments, prizes, readings by Baily’s Beads contributors and an open mic for anyone who wants to share original work.
February will begin with an art exhibition by Burke Jam, “From a Black Shore: FRACTURE,” that examines how sound informs our perception of place.
An opening and gallery talk by the artist will take place at noon, Feb. 6, in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall. The exhibition will be on display from Feb. 6 through March 6. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Art lovers will have two chances to take in Jam’s exhibition and catch a Noon Tunes concert. At noon Feb. 10, singer-songwriter Ade Adu will play in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Adu lived in West and South Africa before relocating to Western New York. His travels are reflected in the range of genres he plays, which include dance, hip-hop, reggae and rock.
On Feb. 24, the music trio Strings and Hammers will present music for piano, violin and double bass at noon in the Studio Theater.
Student artists will be next to exhibit in the KOA gallery when the annual “Affairs of the Art” exhibition opens at noon March 20. The exhibition will feature distinguished student artwork, including paintings, drawings, digital graphic designs, digital photographic prints and ceramics. The exhibition will be on display in the gallery through April 17.
During the first week in April, the last production of Pitt-Bradford’s year-long celebration of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday will take the stage.
“Lear” by Young Jean Lee and directed by Dr. Kevin Ewert is “King Lear” from the perspective of his three children. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 2, 3 and 4 and at 9:30 p.m. April 3 in the Studio Theater. Tickets are $6 for the public; $2 for all students. The show contains adult content and language.
Finally, vocal students, directed by John Liberatore, will close out the semester with a concert at noon April 14 in the KOA Speer Electronics Lobby of Blaisdell Hall.
Multi-Year License Discounts Available Only Through December
Multi-Year License Discounts Available Only Through December
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Dec. 19) — Individuals looking for last-minute holiday gifts have just two weeks left to “Catch the Value” and take advantage of price reductions on multi-year fishing licenses for the 2015 season. (Twitter - #CatchTheValue)
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has lowered the price of three-year and five-year fishing licenses by $3 and $5, respectively. It’s the first time in its history that the agency has reduced the price of a license.
But the lower prices for multi-year licenses are available only during December. The licenses return to full price in January.
“I think a price reduction will catch the attention of many people who haven’t fished in a few years, or who have wanted to try fishing,” said PFBC Executive Director John Arway, who said the promotional move is intended to highlight the sport’s affordability to families and younger audiences and to persuade lapsed anglers to return.
With the discount, the price of a 3-year senior resident license is $27; 3-year resident $60; 3-year non-resident $150; 5-year senior resident $45; $5-year resident $100; and 5-year non-resident $250.
Anglers also can enjoy $1 off the price of resident, non-resident and senior resident annual licenses purchased anytime throughout the 2015 season. With the discount, the price of a resident annual license is just $20; non-resident annual $50; and senior annual resident $9. A $1.70 processing fee will be added to each transaction.
The PFBC also sells fishing license vouchers, which are similar to gift certificates. The new price reductions also apply to the purchase of vouchers, which can be redeemed at any time during the license year.
Anglers who purchase a license also can buy an optional 2015 fishing license button for just $5. The 2015 color is pink. Buttons serve as a valid display requirement.
Vouchers and licenses can be purchased online through the PFBC’s Outdoor Shop (www.pa.wildlifelicense.com), at more than 900 issuing agents (http://fishandboat.com/flagent.htm), at county treasurers’ offices, and at PFBC regional offices.
PITT-BRADFORD NURSING STUDENTS ACHIEVE 90 PERCENT PASS RATE ON LICENSURE EXAM
PITT-BRADFORD NURSING STUDENTS ACHIEVE 90 PERCENT PASS RATE ON LICENSURE EXAM
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| Martha Dibble, instructor of nursing at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, right, works with a student during a lab.
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The Pitt-Bradford pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam – or NCLEX, as it is commonly referred to – was also seven percentage points higher than the pass rate at other programs in Pennsylvania.
Most programs have seen a decline in scores this year, explained Dr. Tammy Haley, associate professor of nursing and director of the nursing program, because the test is changed every three years. This was the first year for students to take the new test, but Pitt-Bradford students continued to outperform state and national averages.
For the previous three years, Pitt-Bradford students averaged a pass rate of 98 percent compared to a national average of 87 percent.
“We’ve done a good job preparing our students and helping to maintain a high pass rate,” Haley said. “But it is truly the success of the students, who have done the hard work.”
Nursing is one of the most popular majors at Pitt-Bradford, which offers a 2-year ASN leading to the NCLEX and a four-year BSN degree.
Many of Pitt-Bradford’s nursing graduates have stayed in the area to work at health care facilities in the region, according to figures from the Economic and Community Impact Survey conducted by officials from the Center for Social and Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh. From December 2000 to August 2010, 548 Pitt-Bradford nursing graduates were employed in the six-county region of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter and Warren counties in Pennsylvania, and Cattaraugus County, in New York. Additionally, of the total number of nurses employed in the region, 55.6 percent were Pitt-Bradford graduates.
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Thomas Encourages Grads to Dream Big at Fall Commencement
Thomas Encourages Grads to Dream Big at Fall Commencement
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| Penn State DuBois Instructor in Wildlife Technology Emily Thomas urged graduates to dream big during her commencement address Thursday evening in Hiller Auditorium. |
Thomas offered four points that contained tips for finding success and happiness in her address. They included, "Have Big Dreams", "Believe Anything is Possible", "Create Opportunities", and "Pursue Your Passion".
"Do you remember when you were little and someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up and you answered with astronaut, or movie star or professional baseball player?," Thomas asked the graduates. "I encourage you to dig down deep and get back to your childish ways, at least when it comes to dreaming about your future. Take a second to think about what your dream future would look like. What do you wish for when you blow out the candles on your birthday cake? Or when you see a shooting star? I should see a little smirk coming across all of your faces as you think about it. Where would you be working? What would you be doing for a job? Where would you live? Would you be married? What type of person would you marry? Would you have children? Maybe you would rather have dogs. Or guinea pigs. It is your dream. Make it as big as you can. And know that it is possible to attain those dreams."
However, Thomas reminded her audience that achieving those dreams does not come without work and commitment. She said, "You worked so hard, and the degree is finally yours. But you cannot stop there. You need to keep that strong work ethic. Don’t get lazy. Not even for a day. Apply for jobs. Further your education. Create more opportunities. You created a great opportunity for yourself by choosing to further your education at Penn State DuBois. You chose a great institution and please know that we will always be here for you, regardless of where you go in the future. We love when you come back to visit and tell us all of the wonderful things you have accomplished. But you must continue to work hard. Now that you have dreams and believe that anything is possible, you must determine how you are going to get there. You are no longer following a recommended plan of courses. There is no written plan for your future. How are you going to land that dream job? What steps will it take? Know that it will take steps, it will not just happen tomorrow. This is why we focus on teaching you how to think critically and figure out problems. You must create still more opportunities for yourself. You aren’t done yet."
Thomas also related her own story of how she made her dreams come true as a graduate of the very same program in which she now teaches. She was on the other side of the desk as a student in the Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology Program just over seven years ago.
"I remember writing an email to one of my instructors here at Penn State DuBois when I started my junior year. It was only three months after I was sitting where you are now. I mentioned to her that I intended to get a master’s and that I would finish in 2011, which I hoped would be right before the other two Wildlife teachers retired. I told her that teaching in the Wildlife program would be amazing. I loved the program and the idea of staying at Penn State DuBois for my career," Thomas said. "But I was 20 years old. It was a big dream, one that I knew was a stretch, but I kept it alive over the years. I earned my master’s and stayed in contact with the program. And here I stand now. I am in the middle of my third year teaching in the program, and the instructor I wrote to back then is now a colleague. I could not be happier."
Thomas earned an Associate in Science from the Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology program in 2007. She then went on to Penn State University Park to earn a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science in 2009, and a Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science in 2011.
Thomas has been an Instructor in Wildlife Technology since August 2012. She oversees a student-run songbird banding station and runs a public Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding station at the Jamestown Audubon Sanctuary in Jamestown, NY. She also monitors American Kestrel nest boxes in Warren County, PA and Chautauqua County, NY and participates in the monitoring of the Northern Goshawk population in Pennsylvania. Professionally, she is the Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Wildlife Society and serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology.
Recipients of academic awards for highest distinction were Alexandria Strike of Emporium, PA, for associate degrees, and Christina Lockwood of Reynoldsville, PA, for baccalaureate degrees.
Upon receiving her award, Lockwood said, "This campus has not only changed my life, it has changed me. I am stronger, more confident, and more capable to change the world in ways that I never thought possible. Through kindness and compassion; through wisdom and knowledge; through everyday acts of defiance; through patience and determination; I will carry on with my life forever changed for the better by Penn State DuBois."
The Graduates are:
Business (BSBCC)
Michelle M. Bonanno…………………………………….. Penfield, PA
Chelsey K. Caylor……..…………………………….… Brookville, PA
Shelby L. Milliron………………………………… …. Falls Creek, PA
Bradley M. Pontious……..……………………… ...... Johnsonburg, PA
Douglas J. Pfingstler .…………………………….……...… DuBois, PA
Kirsten J. Renwick………………………………………. Brockway, PA
Human Development & Family Studies (HFSCC)
Maria C. Aucker…………………...………………………. . DuBois, PA
Brandi N. Burdick……………………………………………. DuBois, PA
Amanda D. Girt (with high distinction) ……………….... Summerville, PA
Amanda R. Larsen (with distinction) ……………….......Reynoldsville, PA
Christina L. Lockwood (with highest distinction)…........ Reynoldsville, PA
Information Sciences & Technology (ISSCC)
Jeremiah L. Slagle …………………………………. Reynoldsville, PA
COLLEGE OF EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES
Earth Science (EARTH)
Kali J. McLaughlin…………………………… ... New Bethlehem, PA
Business Administration (2BACC)
Nicole A. Barr……..…………………………………… … DuBois, PA
Human Development & Family Studies (2FSCC)
Chelsey M. Spare...………………………………………... DuBois, PA
Occupational Therapy (2OTCC)
Laverna M. Adams………..………………………… ….. Mayport, PA
Carrie A. Barnyak……………………………………….... Karthaus, PA
Ashley A. Barr………………………………………........…. DuBois, PA
Wendy L. Buskirk…………………………………….….…. DuBois, PA
Ashley S. Butters……………………………………….… Brockport, PA
Betsy S. Crawford………………………………………...…. DuBois, PA
Lauren R. Delacour…………………………….…...... Port Allegany, PA
Patricia R. Gerhart……………………………..…….... Shinglehouse, PA
Rebecca M. Gherrity………………………………..……….. Tyrone, PA
Stephanie A. Hall (with high distinction) …….... ......... Punxsutawney, PA
Tammy Heckendorn………………………………....... Punxsutawney, PA
Ashley R. Higgins………………………………………….. St. Marys, PA
Victoria N. Holben……………………………………....…. Brockway, PA
Samantha A. Kwak………………………………...…… …. Ligonier, PA
Jessica R. Metzger………………………………………… ... Rockton, PA
Brandi L. Meyer……………………………………………… Kersey, PA
Dakota L. Ott……………………………………………….. St. Marys, PA
Ashley C. Peters……………...………………………...... Curwensville, PA
Teressa E. Pressler…………………………………… …….... Lemont, PA
Jessica L. Rostad……………………………… …… Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Haley J. Rougeux……………………………………… ….... Clearfield, PA
Teri S. Scott………..………………………………… … Fairmont City, PA
Kayla M. Shaffer……………...………………………....... Curwensville, PA
Alexandria N. Streich (with highest distinction) …….........… Emporium, PA
Shane K. Thomas……………………………………… ….. Nescopeck, PA
Information Sciences and Technology (2ISCC)
Drew A. McCracken...…..……………………………… …… DuBois, PA
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Wildlife Technology (2WLT)
Rachel L. Eckman……………………………………… ….... Warren, PA
Kyle S. Hilliard…………………………………………… Luthersburg, PA
Dylan J. Himes………………………………………………… DuBois, PA
Mary A. Horner…………………………………………….. Brookville, PA
Taylor N. Walborn……………………………………….... Falls Creek, PA
For the Degree of Associate in Engineering Technology
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering (2 MET)
Cody M. Vandervort……………………………………. Reynoldsville, PA
Kyle E. Zacherl ……………………………………………….. Fryburg, PA
Nikky's Dance Studio Christmas Show
Nikky's Dance Studio Christmas Show
Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit!? If so… don’t miss the 3rd Annual Nikky’s Dance Studio Competition Team Christmas show! The Christmas performance is set for this Saturday, December 20th, 7:00 pm at the Kane High School, admission price is $7. The show titled “Oh Santa!” will showcase the competition team’s many talents; including ballet, tap, lyrical, jazz and acrobatics for the whole family.
Take a pause in your Christmas decorating, cookie baking, package wrapping, tree trimming and come enjoy and relax. Join us as the girl’s dances show the importance Christmas is to giving, sharing, family and love.
The Christmas show is an exciting time for the dancers and will kick off the competition season for the girls. This year the team will be attending four nationally acclaimed competitions over the next several months. Last year they received numerous platinum trophies and several distinctive overall awards. Nikky Ewing, studio owner, also received the prestigious performance award from Applause National Talent Competition for her choreography of the dance “Firehouse” performed by the entire team. The Competition team are from Bradford, Kane, Mt. Jewett, Smethport, Eldred, Rew, and Port Allegany. For updated information and results follow us on facebook.
Join us as we dance and wish everyone a joyous Christmas!
Drillers Continue To Violate DEP Rules
PA Permit Violation Issued to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-16 to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 102.22 - Failure to achieve permanent stabilization of earth disturbance activity.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2014-12-16 to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 402CSL - Failure to adopt pollution prevention measures required or prescribed by DEP by handling materials that create a danger of pollution.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2014-12-10 to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 102.4 - Failure to minimize accelerated erosion, implement E&S plan, maintain E&S controls. Failure to stabilize site until total site restoration under OGA Sec 206(c)(d)Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-10 to D &Amp; S Energy Corp in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. 102.22 - Failure to achieve permanent stabilization of earth disturbance activity.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Chesapeake Appalachia Llc in Windham Twp, Wyoming County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2014-12-18 to Chesapeake Appalachia Llc in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. SWMA301 - Failure to properly store, transport, process or dispose of a residual waste.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Bald Hill Oil in Howe Twp, Forest County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-16 to Bald Hill Oil in Howe Twp, Forest county. 102.11 - Failure to design, implement or maintain BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Armstrong Gas Co Llc in Eldred Twp, McKean County
Administrative violation issued on 2014-12-16 to Armstrong Gas Co Llc in Eldred Twp, McKean county. 78.56(2) - Failure to maintain 2 ' of freeboard in an impoundment.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
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