At 8:50 PM on Saturday, Blossburg & Cogan House have been dispatched to a crash on Rt. 15 South between a truck and a bear.
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At 5:15 PM on Saturday, Galeton & Germania have been called to a motorcycle accident on the South Cherry Springs Road. One motorcycle with one injury reported.
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At 4:19 PM on Saturday, Eldred Ambulance has been dispatched to Main Street near the Hamlin Bank for a 27 year old male victim of assault. State Police are on scene.
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At 2:55 PM on Saturday, Bradford Firefighters have been called to Brookline Court for a dumpster fire.
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At 2:38 PM on Saturday, Fire Departments have been dispatched for a shed fire at a camp at 495 Kansas Branch Road.
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Debra Taylor
Debra L. Taylor, 53, of Irvine, PA, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.
Born on October 1, 1966 in Titusville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Adele Whitney Jones. Debra was formerly employed with Northwest Bank, retiring after 20 years. She had also worked at Legends Restaurant.
Debra is survived by her husband, Duane S. Taylor, whom she married in N. Warren, PA; her son, Mitchell S. Taylor, at home; a grandson – Xavier Taylor; and one brother – Dale Jones of Kansas.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to place a memorial to Debra may do so to Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA, 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
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At 11:37 AM on Saturday, Wellsville Fire & Ambulance dispatched to a car/motorcycle accident on Rt 417 with reported serious injuries. Vehicles are reported off the roadway. Air medical requested.
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Potter County Tax Claim Bureau (TCB) will be holding its annual “upset sale” at 10 am on Monday, Sept. 28, in the Gunzburger Building auditorium. It’s a last-resort auction to sell those properties on which taxes for 2018 or earlier have not been paid. The resultant revenue is divided among the affected school district, municipality and county.
At this point, about 79 properties from across Potter County are slated to go to the auction block. That number will drop significantly before the sale commences. A list of properties subject to auction is posted on the website, pottercountypa.net (click on Departments/Tax Claim).
TCB has implemented a series of changes to make things easier for those who have fallen behind on their taxes to redeem their properties. Among them is a monthly installment option. These changes have had positive results, according to TCB Director Deanna Johnston. “The number of delinquent properties has been tracking downward in recent years,” she said. “Selling someone’s property due to unpaid taxes is always a last resort and we work with anyone who has fallen behind to try to avoid that outcome.”
Tax Claim Bureau personnel are located in Suite 111 of the Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport PA 16915; telephone (814) 274-0488, option 1.
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Sandra M. L’Amoureux
Sandra M. L’Amoureux, age 56 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home.
Born January 28, 1964 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Gloria E. (DuePree) L’Amoureux. Sandra loved playing cards, doing crossword puzzles and listening to country music by George Strait with her friend, Brandy Newcomb.
She is survived by a son, Blake and Shannon Clark of Liberty; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; her mother, Gloria L’Amoureux of Knoxville; her four brothers, Dan and Annette of Knoxville, Michael and Fran of Ripley, NY, John and Tammy of Westfield and Jim and Kelly of Harrison Valley and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Charles.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
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Patricia A. Siciliano, age 91 of Elkland passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at her home.
Born February 8, 1929 in State College, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Ida (McCaslin) MacLean. Patsy, as most folks called her, was a clerk at Lumazza’s Grocery Store for 19yrs. She married Frank A. “Zig” Siciliano and together they raised four daughters and shared 63 years, until his passing on April 29, 2016. Patsy was a former Laurel Queen, enjoyed flowers, birds and spending time on the patio and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
She had a special smile, was a joy to be around and everyone loved her. Her daughters thought the world of their wonderful, beautiful mother and she will be terribly missed by them.
Patsy is survived by her daughters, Mary Ellen (Stanley) Orchowski of Mansfield, Fran Davis of Elkland and Toni Hane of Corning, NY; her grandchildren, Brad Orchowski, Mitch (Lauren) Orchowski, Jill Pratt, Jason (Amber) Croft and Silas Wiles; 6 great grandchildren; a sister in law, Joan MacLean of AZ and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Zig; a daughter, Susan Healey, and a brother, Buzz MacLean.
The family would like to thank the Susquehanna Hospice for their care and a special thank you to Joyce Cornell, Tammy, Clark, Tammy Lanceanese, Pastor Ed, Mary Owlett and John for their extra care and help to their mom.
The family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St. Elkland on Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:00 PM. A funeral mass for immediate family will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Wednesday, 10:00 AM with Father David Bechtel officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
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Kathleen Teresa Helf, age 70 of Westfield passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born May 10, 1950 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Bond) Garr. Kathy married Nicholas Helf, Jr. and she worked for the Northwest Bank for 25 years.
She was an active member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and served on the finance committee and a member of the Westfield Library board. She loved sewing and quilting and was an expecting grandmother.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Nicholas; her children, Shaun P. of Westfield, Timothy R. (Courtney) Helf of North East, Colleen (Ryan) McGrath of Green Castle and Matthew (Christianna) of South Williamsport; two sisters, Eileen Sonday and Mary Schuck and three nephews, John and C.J. Sonday and Brian Schuck.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Garr.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland on Monday 10:00 AM with Father David Bechtel officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
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Virtual Story Hour will begin the week of October 5! Children and their adults can login to S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library's READsquared program anytime from October 5-November 14 to participate in Virtual Story Hour. Activities include Story Time Online with Mary Grace, music videos with Mr. Jim and the Juice Box Heroes, Mission challenges that include crafts, simple science experiments, and music and movement activities. Log the books you read together and complete the activities in the Missions to earn points for virtual badges and physical prizes!
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 21) – The summer season may be winding to a close, but some great trout fishing opportunities are about to open on dozens of Pennsylvania waterways this fall and winter.
Beginning the week of October 1 and continuing through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will stock approximately 120,000 hatchery raised adult Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout in more than 100 streams and lakes. These stockings will replenish some of the most popular fishing spots across the Commonwealth immediately and provide ice fishing opportunities as conditions allow throughout the winter.
"Fall can be one of the most scenic and enjoyable times of year to spend a day fishing, and we’re excited to provide a special opportunity for those anglers who love fishing for trout,” said Brian Wisner, Director of the PFBC Bureau of Hatcheries. “Pennsylvania is fortunate to have some of the best wild trout fishing waters in the country, as well as the high-quality fish we’ve been raising at our hatcheries to deliver fresh fishing opportunities to people across the state.”
This year, due to public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PFBC will conduct fall and winter trout stockings differently than in previous years. Like stocking activities in spring 2020, volunteers will not be permitted to assist with fall and winter stocking. To limit interaction with the public, stocking will be conducted only by PFBC staff wearing personal protective equipment, including masks.
To connect anglers with these trout fishing opportunities, the PFBC has published a list of dates and locations on the PFBC website which indicates the week during which the stocking will occur. This measure aims to provide some stocking information while continuing to discourage large gatherings planned around specific stocking events. All fall and winter trout stockings will occur Monday through Friday. The stocking schedule is subject to change due to local water conditions and other factors.
How to Fish for Trout
Trout that are stocked during fall and winter can be fished for immediately, and anglers ages 16 and older must have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license and trout permit. During the extended season (September 1 – December 31, 2020 and January 1 - February 28, 2021), the daily creel limit is three trout of combined species with a minimum size of seven inches. 2020 fishing licenses and permits can be purchased online at www.fishandboat.com by visiting more than 700 retail license issuing agents.
Trout can be caught on a variety of tackle including live bait such as worms and minnows; lures such as spinners and crankbaits; and common household baits such as pieces of cheese and corn. Most beginning anglers choose a 5- or 6-foot lightweight rod with a spinning reel spooled with 4-6 lb. monofilament line. Fly fishing is also popular during fall, when opportunistic fish are known to aggressively feed during aquatic insect hatches.
Find Great Places to Fish
Often, the best places to fish are waters closest to your home. Along with the waters being stocked with trout this fall, anglers can check out the list of Pennsylvania’s Best Fishing Waters on the PFBC website and FishBoatPA mobile app. This list is based on biologist surveys of fish populations on waters across the state and can lead you to prime fall and winter fishing spots for trout and many other popular fish including Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, panfish, and catfish.
In 2020, 32 waters located within Pennsylvania State Parks will be stocked with trout this fall and winter. Many of these locations feature easy angler access from shore, boat ramps, and amenities such as bathrooms.
Safety and Social Distancing While Fishing
While there are usually fewer people fishing along lakes and streams during the fall and winter months, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, anglers who encounter other individuals or groups are encouraged to practice social distancing and remain at least six feet away (the length of a standard fishing rod) from other anglers who are not in your family group.
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Fishing and Boating this Fall? Wear It, PA!
Fishing from a boat in fall can be a great way to experience the changing fall foliage as it reflects off the water around you! However, boaters should keep in mind that as cooler air moves in, water temperatures can drop rapidly, presenting added dangers. All boaters, including the increased number of new kayakers enjoying the water this season, are reminded to wear a life jacket. During the cold weather months from November 1 through April 30, anyone on a boat less than 20 feet in length, including all canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, is required to wear a life jacket. Children age 12 and under must always wear a life jacket while paddling. For more safe boating tips, visit the Safe Boating page on the PFBC website.
A Launch permit is required for operators of unpowered boats, including kayaks and canoes, who wish to use hundreds of PFBC boat access areas, and DCNR boat ramps inside state parks. Launch permits are available for purchase through The Outdoor Shop (www.pa.wildlifelicense.com).
Link to 2020 Fall/Winter Trout Stocking Schedule: https://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx
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Chronic Wasting Disease Management Areas, DMAP units, CWD collection bins identified.
The deer hunters who most consistently fill tags year to year know their woods.
They know what food sources are available and where they are, they know the location of whitetail bedding areas, they know the travel routes deer use to go from one place to another and they know the pinch points where they might intercept them.
This year, more hunters than in the past also need to know whether their woods fall within the boundaries of a Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area, or DMA.
A newly updated map available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission offers that answer, along with a wealth of other information. The interactive map – available at bit.ly/PGC-CWDMap – shows not only DMA boundaries, but the location of head-collection bins, high-risk parts dumpsters, cooperating deer processors and taxidermists, and CWD DMAP units.
“It’s critical we try to contain CWD as much as possible to those areas where it already exists,” said Andrea Korman, Game Commission CWD biologist. “That’s the purpose of DMAs.
“And hunters are our first line of defense. They’re the ones who, by knowing where they are and following DMA guidelines, keep disease from spreading and further impacting our deer and deer hunting heritage.”
There are three Disease Management Areas in Pennsylvania. That’s the same as last hunting season.
What’s new is that all three DMAs are now larger than they were a year ago. Because of new detections of CWD-positive deer in new places, Disease Management Area 2 in southcentral Pennsylvania expanded to the north and west, while DMAs 3 and 4, in the northwest and southeast respectively, each expanded southward.
As in the past, specific rules meant to limit the spread and prevalence of CWD apply in each DMA. It’s illegal to use or possess natural urine-based attractants within Disease Management Areas, for example. Feeding deer is also prohibited.
Hunters who kill a deer in a DMA can’t take high-risk parts – including the head, spinal cord/backbone, spleen, skull plate with attached antler, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present and more – beyond its boundaries.
What they can do is take deer harvested within a DMA to any processor or taxidermist located inside its boundaries, or to a cooperating processor or taxidermist identified on the interactive map.
A downloadable and printable listing of those cooperating processors and taxidermists is also available at http://bit.ly/wherecanitakemydeerPGC.
The map also specifies the location of collection bins, where hunters who harvest a deer within a DMA can take its head to have it tested for CWD.
That information serves two purposes.
First, it helps the Game Commission track where CWD is and isn’t and to what degree. And second, it allows hunters to know whether the deer they took was infected with CWD.
Once a head is tested and results are known – and so long as it had a harvest tag attached to its ear -- the Game Commission will share that information with the hunter who harvested it, typically within 21 days or less.
Taking a head to a bin is the critical step, though.
Game Commission staff randomly collect samples from some of the deer taken to cooperating processors within DMAs for CWD testing. But they don’t collect samples from them all. So simply taking a deer to one is no guarantee it will be tested.
Only dropping a head in a bin assures that.
Supplying a head for testing doesn’t mean hunters who take a trophy buck have to give up the antlers either. They can take the rack and skull plate to a taxidermist or take it home if it’s properly cleaned, and put the rest of the head in a collection bin.
Additionally, for hunters who want to process their own deer within the DMA, the map shows the location of dumpsters where they can get rid of carcasses and specifically high-risk parts.
Finally, the map outlines new hunting opportunities, too.
The Game Commission established eight CWD Deer Management Assistance Program, or DMAP, units within the DMAs. Hunters can get additional antlerless deer permits specific for each.
They all surround the spot where a CWD-positive deer was found, far away from any previously known infected deer. The Game Commission is asking hunters to harvest deer in each unit, then submit the heads for testing, to determine if the CWD-infected deer was an outlier or a symptom of a bigger problem.
The DMAP units are: Unit 3468 in Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties; Unit 3934 in Clearfield County; Unit 4311 in Cambria County; Unit 4312 in Jefferson County; Unit 4313 in Westmoreland County; Unit 4314 in Adams and Franklin counties; Unit 4315 in Juniata, Mifflin, and Snyder counties; and 4316 in Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, and Huntingdon counties.
DMAP permits can be purchased online or from any issuing agent and are valid during any open antlerless deer season. Sales are already underway, but tags remain available for each of those CWD DMAP units.
Details on how many remain and where are available at https://www.pgcapps.pa.gov/Harvest/DMAP.
So it’s time for deer hunters to again hit the woods. And as always, it’s important they know where they are on the landscape, if perhaps for a few more reasons than ever.
“We want hunters to have fun, harvest some deer and make some memories, but also help us to manage CWD along the way,” Korman said.
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Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restrictions next week on Interstate 80 westbound and east bound and Route 11 in Bloomsburg for crack sealing.
Work will take place from Sunday, September 27 through Thursday, October 1, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, weather permitting. Work will take place at the following locations:
Interstate 80
• Westbound: From the Luzerne / Columbia County line to Exit 242 (Mifflinville). Motorists can expect alternating lane closures.
• Eastbound lanes: Work will take place between Exit 241 (Lime Ridge / Berwick) to Exit 242 (Mifflinville). Motorists can expect alternating lane closures.
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• Work will take place on Route 11 (Main Street) in the Town of Bloomsburg from Route 42 to Route 487 (East Street). Motorists can expect alternating lane closures with flagging.
Motorists are reminded to be alert, watch for lane changes, expect delays in travel and drive with caution through the work zone.
Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training.
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Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restrictions on Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound this week Columbia and Union Counties.
On Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, October 1, between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM, the contractor, Green Acres Contracting, will be installing new raised pavement markings in the following locations:
Union County:
Eastbound and Westbound lanes between mile marker 194 (near the Rest Areas) and 207 (just west of the Route 15 interchange).
Columbia County:
Westbound lanes only between mile markers 241 (Exit 241-Lime Ridge / Berwick) and 247.
Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions while the work is being performed.
This project is part of a district-wide raised pavement markings (RPMs) project in Columbia, Union, Northumberland and Tioga Counties, which began in July. Work will be performed on Interstate 80 and Routes 15, and 54.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution and be alert for stopped or slow-moving vehicles.
The district-wide project is scheduled to be completed by October 23, 2020.
Green Acres Contracting is the prime contractor on this $123,000 project.
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Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restrictions on Route 15 northbound and southbound in Liberty Township, Tioga County.
On Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday, October 1, the contractor, Green Acres Contracting, will be installing new raised pavement markings in both the northbound and southbound lanes from the Lycoming/Tioga County line to the Sebring interchange. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Motorists can expect the alternating lane restrictions while the work is being performed.
This project is part of a district-wide raised pavement markings (RPMs) project in Columbia, Union, Northumberland and Tioga Counties, which began in July. Work will be performed on Interstate 80 and Routes 15, and 54.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution and be alert for stopped or slow-moving vehicles.
The district-wide project is scheduled to be completed by October 23, 2020.
Green Acres Contracting is the prime contractor on this $123,000 project.
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OLEAN, N.Y., September 25, 2020 — Nonprofit Networking Day, long hosted by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will no longer take place, but area nonprofit professionals will have a new opportunity for education and collaboration through a series of CRCF-sponsored Zoom webinars this fall.
According to CRCF Executive Director Karen Niemic Buchheit, the series will be an ongoing opportunity for nonprofit professionals and volunteers to learn about a number of different topics important for charitable organizations.
The Nonprofit Link and Learn Seminar Series will take the place of CRCF’s Nonprofit Networking Day held in the fall for the previous 10 years, said Buchheit.
In 2020, CRCF plans to hold two seminars: one focusing on Cattaraugus Gives, the online day of giving for the Cattaraugus County community, which raised nearly $111,000 for a number of area nonprofits in 2019, as well as a seminar on charitable planned giving, led by Tyler Threehouse, an Olean attorney specializing in estate planning and asset protection.
This year’s seminars will be held via Zoom due to limitations on gatherings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The format and location of future series will be determined later.
The first workshop, “How Peer-to-Peer Fundraising can ignite your Cattaraugus Gives Campaign,”
will be held via Zoom on Friday October, 23. The workshop will be led by Kirk Windus, CRCF communications and fund development manager and Cattaraugus Gives organizer.
The second webinar, led by Threehouse of Threehouse Law Firm, will be held Friday, Nov. 13 at Noon, also via Zoom. More details about the session are to follow at a later date.
A link and information for registration will be sent out prior to each seminar.
“It is sad to see Nonprofit Networking Day come to an end after so many successful years,” said Buchheit. “But this is a new opportunity that will be just as beneficial and will allow us to provide the same exceptional programming, but on an ongoing basis and at a time and length that we think will be more convenient for people.”
“We also want to build on the success of Cattaraugus Gives and so we are allocating more resources toward expanding and supporting nonprofits’ participation in that event,” Buchheit added.
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF 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).
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are pleased to join with other fish and wildlife conservation agencies across the country to recognize Saturday, Sept. 26, as National Hunting and Fishing Day!
“National Hunting and Fishing Day provides each of us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of conservation, and for hunters, trappers and anglers, it’s one more reason to celebrate our conservation heritage and share time outdoors with others,” Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans said. “With millions of acres of public land to hunt and trap, and 86,000 miles of streams and 4,000 lakes and ponds to fish, Pennsylvania truly is a leader in conservation and sporting opportunity. With hunting seasons heading into full swing, many more opportunities are just around the corner.”
“As Pennsylvanians, we enjoy quality, year-round fishing opportunities in every corner of the state,” said Tim Schaeffer, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director. “Whether you enjoy casting a line on your favorite trout stream, motoring or paddling on our beautiful rivers and lakes for big bass, testing your skill with Steelhead or Muskies, or the solitude of ice fishing on a frozen lake in winter, there is truly something for everyone. This day is a celebration of our of long-standing fishing traditions and should motivate us even more to protect, conserve, and enhance our aquatic resources for future generations to enjoy.”
To commemorate National Hunting and Fishing Day, Burhans and Schaeffer recorded a joint video message, which was shared on each agency’s website and social media platforms. The video can also be seen here.
A proclamation from Gov. Tom Wolf recognizing Hunting and Fishing Day in Pennsylvania stated that, “Hunting and angling offer participants an opportunity to connect with nature on a personal level while simultaneously providing food security, a sense of self-sufficiency, and both mental and physical health benefits.”
The Governor’s proclamation also recognized that, “To this day, the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission are funded primarily by sportsmen and women, through this American System of Conservation Funding: a user pays-public benefits approach that is widely recognized as the most successful model of fish and wildlife management in the world.”
Wolf credited the state’s sportsmen and women as being among the first in the nation to support the establishment of fish and wildlife conservation agencies and pioneering a self-imposed excise tax on hunting, fishing and boating equipment to raise additional conservation funds. The proclamation recognized that more than 1.4 million Pennsylvania hunters and anglers contribute to the state’s economy through more than $1.5 billion in annual spending, and support more than 24,000 jobs, creating $181 million in state and local taxes.
The Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission make it easy for individuals and families to get involved in hunting and fishing through a wealth of programs, educational resources, and tools for connecting with local lands and waters available at www.pgc.pa.gov and www.fishandboat.com.
To purchase a Pennsylvania hunting or fishing license, visit The Outdoor Shop (www.pa.wildlifelicense.com) or more than 700 license issuing agents.
National Hunting and Fishing Day was established by Congress in 1971. For more information, visit www.nhfday.org.
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Florence R. “Flossie” COWBURN
Florence R. “Flossie” COWBURN, 94, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born June 8, 1926, in Lehman Hollow, Ulysses, she was the daughter of Arlie and Lelia Lehman Angood. A 1944 graduate of Ulysses High School, she was employed by Grange National Bank and First Citizens National Bank in Ulysses.
Flossie was a member of Carl E. Hyde Post #963 American Legion Auxiliary in Ulysses.
Surviving are: three children, Carolyn Cowburn of Ulysses, Richard (Debora) Cowburn of Coudersport, and Faye (Bradley) Gibson of Hobe Sound, FL; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth “Liz” Cowburn of Ulysses; ten grandchildren, Jared, Robb, Travis, Jenna, Kelly, Dan, Jason, Ryan, Chad, and Matt; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Jon R. Cowburn on January 15, 2016; a sister, Arlene McNinch in 2007; and a brother, Dexter R. Angood in 2003.
Honoring Flossie’s wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948 or the Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, P.O. Box 156, Ulysses, PA 16948.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
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