Several New COVID Cases in Region
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Saturday, July 8, 2017
Roulette Ambulance To Ought Street
Johnsonburg Dispatched For Report of House Fire
Firefighters are not finding any fire at that location.
Emporium Dispatched For Odor Of Natural Gas In First Floor Of Emporium Arms
Wellsboro Dispatched To Motorcycle Crash; Helicopter Requested
Richard W. “Steve” Chapell, 93, a lifelong resident of Sweden Valley, PA
“beloved father and grandfather”
Richard W. “Steve” Chapell, 93, a lifelong resident of Sweden Valley, PA, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 6, 2017, after a period of declining health.
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Richard attended Coudersport High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having proudly served during World War II, attaining the rank of staff sergeant.
He was a long time employee of the former Pittsburgh-Corning Corporation in Port Allegany, retiring after 40 years of service.
Richard was a life member of Potter Post 192 American Legion in Coudersport. He loved to fish. His greatest love was his family and enjoying a few beers.
Surviving are three children, Richard E. “Dick” (Georgeanna) Chapell, Jean C. (Ron “Fezz”) Linden, and Roger W. (Jessie) Chapell, all of Sweden Valley; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild to be born soon; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Richard was predeceased by a son, Ronald E. Chapell; two brothers; and a sister.
In keeping with Richard’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 beginning at
3 pm at “the Flats” in Sweden Valley. Friends are invited to bring a dish to pass. Meat will be provided.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Potter Post 192 American Legion, 3 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Richard’s family has entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Richard, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Debra A. “Deb” Lentz, 61, of Roulette, PA, formerly of Austin
“beloved mother and sister”
Debra A. “Deb” Lentz, 61, of Roulette, PA, formerly of Austin, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on April 9, 1956 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Clayton P. and Naomi F. Johnson DeLill.
Deb was graduate of Coudersport High School. She was employed for several years as a caregiver at Cole Manor in Coudersport, retiring due to ill health.
She enjoyed reading, playing Bingo, and going to many home games of the Buffalo Bills.
Surviving are a son, Alan L. (April Green) Lentz of Roulette; a brother, Don P. (Jan) DeLill of Coudersport; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Deb was predeceased by a brother, Ron DeLill.
In keeping with Deb’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alan L. Lentz, 42 Railroad Avenue, Roulette, PA 16746.
Deb’s family has entrusted her care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Deb, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Linda Lou Tarabori, 65, of Galeton, PA
Linda Lou Tarabori
Linda Lou Tarabori, 65, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family.
Born December 4, 1951, in Coudersport, PA, she was a daughter of Alberta (Boyd) Brown of Holly Hill, FL and the late William “Bud” Bacon. On May 20, 1972, she married Ronald Tarabori of Galeton, who survives.
Linda co-owned and operated a school bus business along with her husband for over 30 years, and owned and operated LBT Floral in Galeton for several years.
She enjoyed quilting, making stained glass, ceramics, painting, and vacationing and visiting friends in Cozumel, Mexico. She was also an animal lover and was very involved and supportive of her son’s racing activities.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Ronald Tarabori and her mother, Alberta Brown, are a son, Darren (Fiancee, Daisy Kelley) Tarabori, Galeton; a daughter, Holly (Scott) Eshelman, Boulder, CO; two grandsons, Owen and Eli Eshelman; an expected granddaughter, Aria Lou Tarabori; stepmother, Allayne Bacon, Gaines, PA; and a stepbrother, Wayne (Helene) Putman, Cherry Flats, PA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the family’s convenience.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
Raymond C. Cornelius, 82, of 4849 Wadsworth Hill Road, Scio, NY
Raymond C. Cornelius, 82, of 4849 Wadsworth Hill Road, Scio, NY, died on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home. He was born March 23, 1935 in Wellsville, the son of Reginald B. and Charlotte (Millen) Cornelius.
Raymond was raised in the Wellsville area. He was formerly employed by Joyce Pipeline, James Dean Body Shop, and Dave Faulkner Construction. For a time owned and operated his own body shop in Scio and later retired from Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville.
He was a member of the I.A.M. Moore Lodge Local 1580. He was an avid horseman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming.
He is survived by one son, Reginald K. (Sharon) Cornelius of Wellsville, two daughters, Sheila Udeski of Ulysses, PA and Andrea (Wayne) Thayer of Wellsville, four stepdaughters, Betty (Leon) Chalker of Scio, Bonnie Spenser of California, Marylou (Richard) Kemp of Friendship and Joann (Dennis) White of Scio, a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, one sister, Shirley Prevost of Woodbridge, VA, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lelia Cornelius, a son, Michael Cornelius, a stepson, John Brown, and a brother, Leroy Cornelius.
A private graveside service will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio on Monday, July 10, 2017.
Please consider memorial donations to any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Wellsboro Dispatched For Vehicle Crash With Entrapment & Injuries
DuBois City Police Department Officers Nab Heroin Dealer With Controlled Buy
On July 7, 2017 around 2200hrs. the DuBois City Police Department arrested 22 year old Terron Kenneth Davis-Williams of DuBois. Williams was arrested following a controlled buy of 50 stamp bags of heroin on West Washington Avenue. When arresting officers approached Williams and identified themselves, he immediately fled east towards South Brady Street in an attempt to avoid apprehension. The pursuing officers gave chase and had to avoid motor vehicle traffic. Williams was quickly apprehended about one block away. Williams sustained minor injuries from his struggle with police, but was not in need of medical treatment.
Williams was found to be transporting an additional 100 stamp bags of heroin and was in possession of more than one thousand dollars.
Williams was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance, possession with the intent to deliver, criminal use of a communication facility, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, possession of a controlled substance, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia and flight to avoid apprehension.
Two adult females and an adult male, from the Johnstown area, were shortly detained in connection with this investigation, but were released without being charged.
Williams was transported to Clearfield County Jail and later arraigned by Magistrate Hawkins. Williams is being held on $100,000 bail.
Williams is also the subject of several other open and on-going investigations. Additional criminal charges against Williams are anticipated.
Bill Pekarski: Day 304, Living life on my terms
Bill Pekarski:
Day 304, Living life on my terms.
I don’t have a good reason for never getting confirmed when I was in school. I suppose I was just a rebellious kid who got bored in the classes. I am so happy that I have made the choice to complete this holy sacrament.
It is now mid-day, but if you are sitting at home on your phone or computer, let me encourage you to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Head on down to the Community Festival at the Catholic Church. There are some beautiful cars set up for the car show, lots of food, and plenty of entertainment including a couple of bands this evening. Also, don’t forget the fireworks in Roulette starting about 10 PM!
There are too many good things going on to stay inside on a day like today. Take the kids out to find some painted rocks, stop by for a treat at the Cream ‘n Sugar or the Tea Room Café. It is so wonderful to be downtown and see people out and about, we are the lifeblood of our community and we need to show our community pride!
Today I am dedicating my progress to every person who reads my stories. It is because of you that I keep going; you inspire me to work hard to get better and to find new and interesting things to which I can write. I promise to have more of a story tomorrow!
PA Permit Violation Issued to Roulette Oil &Amp; Gas Llc
PA Permit Violation Issued to Roulette Oil &Amp; Gas Llc in Bingham Twp, Potter County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2017-07-07 to Roulette Oil &Amp; Gas Llc in Bingham Twp, Potter county. OGA 3216(C) - Failure to fill all pits used to contain produced fluids or industrial wastes and remove unnecessary drilling supplies/equipment not needed for production within 9 months from completion of drilling of well.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
Correction: Dingman Run Road Improvements Will Require Daylight Closure and Detour
Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issues the following correction:
On Monday, July 10, PennDOT will begin a mill and fill roadway improvement project on Dingman Run Road (Route 4007) in Potter County that will require a daylight closure and detour. Work will take place along the roadway outside of Coudersport in Eulalia Township and into Hebron Township.
The closure and detour will be in effect each work day from 6 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The detour will make use of Routes 6, 4005 (Whitney Creek Road/Fishing Creek Road), and 4006 (West Hebron Road/Steer Brook Road). Residents of Dingman Run Road will be able to access their homes during this work. Emergency vehicles will also be accommodated,
Activity will include roadway milling and fill work to widen and repair the edges of the road. PennDOT Potter County Maintenance will perform the work, with all work weather dependent.
PennDOT expects this work to last through July 21, with work taking place during daylight hours. Drivers are reminded to use caution in all work zones, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.
Orvis F. "Skip" Gardner, 69, of 7079 Third St., Driftwood, PA
Orvis F. "Skip" Gardner, 69, of 7079 Third St., Driftwood, PA died unexpectedly at his camp in Driftwood, PA Friday (June 30, 2017) morning.
He was born October 14, 1947 in Bellefonte, PA a son of the late Orvis P. and Dorothy I. Pepperman Gardner.
He married Patricia Houtz Gardner, who survives.
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Mr. Gardner graduated from Bellefonte Area High School. He served with the US Marines during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired self employed contractor. Skip was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the Sinnamahoning Sportsman Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife Patricia Houtz Gardner are a daughter, Sheila Gardner, Ocala, FL; son, Michael Gardner, Coudersport; several Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren,
two brothers, Robert Gardner, NC and Jim Gardner, Coalville, PA; one sister, Barbara Hopkins, Coalville, PA;
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orvis P. and Dorothy I. Pepperman Gardner and several, brothers and sisters,
No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (July 8, 2017) at 10:00 AM with VFW Chaplain, officiating followed by a Military Service by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. Burial will be in the Mix Run Camp Property, Driftwood, PA
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
IU#9 Positions Available
Special Education Secretary: Full-time position available in our Smethport office. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of office practices and procedures, be proficient in typing, filing, operating a computer system, and be pleasant and effective in verbal communications. Excellent phone skills and experience with Excel/Google Sheets required. Knowledge and experience with PIMS preferred.
Part-time Aides. Possible openings in Coudersport, Oswayo Valley, Otto Eldred, and Cameron County to assist students in need of Special Education supports in the general education and special education settings. Requires High School diploma.
Substitute Teachers. Requires teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree with emergency certificate (training to be held at Intermediate Unit this September).
Substitute Classroom Aides. Requires High School diploma (training to be held at Intermediate Unit this September).
Substitute Sign Language Interpreters. As needed in Bradford and Johnsonburg. Requires Educational Interpreter Certification or High School diploma and proficiency in sign language.
Application available on our website www.iu9.org. Deadline: July 28, 2017
Contact:
Shelly Carson, Director of Special Education
Intermediate Unit #9
119 Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5512
scarson@iu9.org
Friday, July 7, 2017
Red Cross Providing Free Smoke Alarms By Appointment
WHAT Installation of free smoke alarms and education of local residents on the importance of having and practicing home fire escape plans
WHEN Alarms can be requested through July 31 by calling 814-817-4043
WHERE Potter County
WHO Potter County Residents
WHY To help reduce the number of home fire related deaths and injuries
The American Red Cross, in an effort to educate Potter County residents on the importance of fire safety, is providing free smoke alarms by appointment to county residents. Those wishing to have smoke alarms installed need to call 814-817-4043 no later than July 31 to schedule an appointment. Red Cross volunteers will come to your home to install alarms as needed, and will also provide residents with important fire safety information. Appointments will fill quickly, so people are urged to request their alarm installation soon rather than later.
“Seven times each day someone dies in a home fire,” noted Jason Bange, Red Cross Northwestern Pennsylvania Disaster Program Manager. “Having a working smoke alarm and a home fire escape plan that you and your family have practiced can give you the time required to escape safely should the need arise.”
The Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is part of the American Red Cross Prepare Western PA Initiative that strives to build more resilient communities that are better prepared to respond to and recover from emergency situations.
Allegany/Cattaraugus BOCES Students Receive Krieger Scholarship
Three Allegany and Cattaraugus counties BOCES students recently received the Wayne Krieger Memorial Scholarship.
Kurt Miller, Sierra Hendrickson and Nicholas Kozlowski are the 2017 Wayne Krieger Memorial Scholarship recipients.
Established in 2014 with the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, the Wayne Krieger Memorial Scholarship provides three $750 scholarships annually, one each to a student at the Belmont, Olean and Ellicottville BOCES campuses who is planning to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Miller, a Franklinville Central School/Ten Broeck Academy graduate, will study criminal justice at Finger Lakes Community College. Cuba-Rushford Central School’s Sierra Hendrickson will pursue a degree in criminal justice at Jamestown Community College. Nicholas Kozlowski, a Portville Central School graduate, also will study criminal justice at Jamestown Community College.
Established by his family, the scholarship memorializes Wayne Krieger of Delevan who served as a Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputy. Mr. Krieger was the department’s first canine officer and also acted as an officer for the DARE program. He passed away in 2010.Donations to the Wayne Krieger Memorial Scholarship can be made at the CRCF, 301 North Union Street, Suite 203, or online at cattfoundation.org.
Established in 1994, the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email foundation@cattfoundation.org, or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).
Shinglehouse Ambulance To Eleven Mile Road
Headline Harrisburg by Rep. Matt Gabler
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Tioga, Mansfield Dispatched To Pickup Truck Fire On Rt. 15
At 5:30 PM on Friday, Tioga & Mansfield Fire Dept. have been dispatched to Rt. 15 between the Mill Creek Bridge & the Welcome Center for a pickup truck fire.
Almond Dispatched For 4 Year Old Who Fell From 2nd Story Window
At 5:16 PM on Friday, Almond has been dispatched for a 4 year old who fell from a second story window with a head injury.
Wellsboro Dispatched To Fully Involved Tractor Fire
At 5: 15 PM on Friday, Wellsboro Fire Dept. was dispatched to a fully involved tractor fire near the Whitneyville Fairgrounds.
Franklinville Dispatched To Hardys Corners For A Vehicle/Building Crash
Grant V. Smith, Sr., 74, of 29 Babcock Road Bradford, PA
Grant V. Smith
Grant V. Smith, Sr., 74, of 29 Babcock Road Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at his residence.
Born September 2, 1942 in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late Victor I. and Savilla Beatrice (Bretherton) Smith.
On March 22, 2006, he married Elinor 'Ellie' Blasdel, who survives. He was formerly married to Joyce (Piersimoni) Schaming, who also survives.
He was a 1960 graduate of Bradford High School. On February 9, 1961 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged February 8, 1965.
After his military service, he worked with his father in his trucking business until 1972. He then began working as a truck driver for Boise Cascade until 1978 and then Georgia Pacific from 1978 until 1997. From 1997 to 2005, he was a self employed, over the road truck driver.
In addition to his wife Ellie, he is survived by one son, Grant (June) Smith of Bradford; a daughter, Amy (Joe Stabile) Smith of Pittsburgh; two step sons, John Burkhart of KY, and Dan Burkhart of IN; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; one sister, Connie (Bob) Curcio of Bradford and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Scott Smith, a daughter in law, Julie Lynn (Ludwig) Smith, and two sisters, Florence Tyger and Barbara Smith.
Friends will be invited to attend a celebration of his life at a later time and date to be announced.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the American Lung Association, Destinations of Bradford or the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Richard W. “Steve” Chapell, 93, a lifelong resident of Sweden Valley, PA
Richard W. “Steve” Chapell, 93, a lifelong resident of Sweden Valley, PA passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 6, 2017, after a period of declining health.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Line Painting on I-80 EB in Union County Next Week
Montoursville, PA – On Wednesday, July 12, a contractor will paint lines and other pavement markings on Interstate 80 eastbound near the Mile Run Interchange in Union County.
This will be a moving operation. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.
This work is part of a microsurfacing project between Mile Run and Route 15. Once the line painting is completed, all major work associated with this project will be complete.
Suit-Kote Corp. is the prime contractor on this $1.4 million project.
Bridge Work Next Week in Union County
Montoursville, PA – Work continues next week in Union County while a contractor applies an epoxy overlay to bridges located on Interstate 80 between the Mile Run and Route 15 interchanges and on several other bridges in the area.
On Monday, July 10, the contractor will work on the Route 1010 (White Deer Pike) bridge spanning I-80 west of the Route 15 Interchange. There will be no impacts to traffic on I-80 during this one-day project, but traffic will be restricted to a single lane on White Deer Pike.
On Tuesday, July 11, work will be performed on I-80 eastbound between the Mile Run and Route 15 interchanges.
From Tuesday, July 11 through Friday, July 14, the contractor will work on Route 15 northbound and southbound over Broad Street in Kelly Township.
On Friday, the contractor also will work on the I-80 river bridge between the Route 15 and I-180/Route 147 interchanges.
Lane restrictions will be in effect while work is being performed at each of these locations.
RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc., is the prime contractor on this $1.8 million, multiple bridge project.
Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.
Microsurfacing on I-80 in Northumberland County Begins Next Week
Montoursville, PA – A 5.5-mile microsurfacing project on Interstate 80 in Northumberland County is set to begin Thursday, July 13. The project limits include the interstate in both directions from just east of the Route 15 Interchange to just east of the Montour County line.
This work includes microsurfacing, epoxy overlays on bridge decks, line painting and rumble strips. Work also will be performed on ramps at Route 147/I-180 and Route 254. The paving of the ramps and car lots at the rest areas in Montour County also are included in this contract.
On Thursday, work will begin on I-80 eastbound beginning east of the Route 15 Interchange. The passing lane will be closed and traffic will be restricted to a single lane. This work will be performed at night, from 9 PM to 7 AM.
This project is expected to be completed in mid-September.
Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc., is the prime contractor on this $1.9 million project.
Coudersport Fire Police To Assist Coudersport Police With Traffic
At 3:27 PM on Friday, Coudersport Fire Police have been dispatched to assist Coudersport Police with traffic control on East Second Street.
Cooking Demonstration at Potter County Farmers' Market in downtown Coudersport Today
The Potter County Farmers' Market is held each Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the corner of N. East and E. Second Streets.
Vendors offer for sale a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits, dairy products, fresh eggs, locally made wine, baked goods, bee products, pottery, woodcrafts, fiber & more.
Galeton Borough police office phone not working
At this time the Galeton Borough police office phone 814-435-2600 is not working please use 814-655-1004 or 911 to contact us
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to Swepi Lp in Hamilton Twp, McKean County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2017-07-03 to Swepi Lp in Hamilton Twp, McKean county. SWMA 301 - Failure to properly store, transport, process or dispose of a residual waste.Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Range Resources Appalachia Llc in Gallagher Twp, Clinton County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2017-07-05 to Range Resources Appalachia Llc in Gallagher Twp, Clinton county. 78.57(a) - CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS - Operator failed to collect the brine and other fluids produced during operation, service and plugging of the well in a tank, pit or a series of pits or tanks, or other device approved by t..Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
PA Permit Violation Issued to Chesapeake Appalachia Llc in North Branch Twp, Wyoming County
Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2017-07-05 to Chesapeake Appalachia Llc in North Branch Twp, Wyoming county. CSL 402(b) - POTENTIAL POLLUTION - Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued ..Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
Bradford Dispatched For 2 Vehicle Crash On School Street
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