At 6:57 PM 0n Saturday, Eldred Township & Eldred Borough ambulance dispatched to a one vehicle crash on Route 155 near Newell Creek Road. Vehicle is reported into the bridge abutment. Command reports no one around the vehicle.
At 6:00 PM on Saturday, Jay Township Fire Dept. was dispatched to 329 Sportsmans Road to assist with a structure fire with possible entrapment. Report 3 patients will probably be treated on scene. Horton Township Fire to close Rt 153 South at Bennetts Valley Highway.
Elkland Search and Rescue
Elkland Search and Rescue answered 2 calls on Saturday. The first dispatch was at 2:40 pm to assist Pa State Police, Ridgway Barracks locate a stranded motorist in the Hicks Run area off of Rt. 555. The stranded motorist used On-Star to call for help, when the vehicle became disabled on the snow and ice covered roadway. Command was established at the entrance to Hicks Run Rd., and the On-Star coordinates were entered into the computer generated mapping software in the Command Post. With the coordinates not registering directly in the Hicks Run Road area, Command sent 2 different tracked mobile teams into the Hicks Run area. One team searching the West Hicks Run Road and the other covering the East Hicks Run Road area. 3.8 miles into their search, tracked mobile team 2, located the stranded motorist where he slid off the road and the vehicle became undrivable on West Hicks Run Road. The motorist was loaded into a utv and transported back to the Command Post. The PSP Trooper when transported the individual back into town so he could get phone service.
When returning to the station, around 6:35pm, Elkland SAR was dispatched to assist Station 41, Clearfield County with a structure fire in a remote location, off of Rt 153,south of Penfield. Once on scene, Elkland SAR was able to use the tracked snow equipment, and also standard atv and utv to rotate equipment, fire department manpower and refreshments into the remote fire scene to support the firefighting efforts. All equipment was back in our station around 10pm.
Ladies and Gentlemen I do have to say, The Heroes of Saturday evening were the Volunteer Fire Fighters and EMS personnel. They came from all around the area to help those involved. Some took care of the health issues of those involved, while others dealt with the fire or sat in the responding firefighters stations so others could respond to the scene. Witnessing them work together with Not One of them complaining they were cold, wet, tired, or the snow was deep was simply amazing to watch! They never gave up with whatever they were confronted with and got their job done. As the saying goes, "There are Angles Among Us", and We got to witness that last night.
We continue to THANK our Community for Their continued Financial Support and Prayers! We couldn't do what we do without Our Community Backing us at Elkland Search and Rescue! Don't Forget Elkland SAR is Always looking for members, and we would be Happy to have additional volunteers to help out!
Be Safe, Be Healthy,
We Search So Others May Live......
John Feldbauer
Elkland Sar Chief
At 2:40 PM on Saturday, Emporium, Sinnemahoning Fire & EMS along with Mountaineer Search & Rescue for UTV dispatched to Pepper Hill Trail in Gibson Township for a snowmobile accident. A female has a possible broken leg.
Air medical is requested in the air. Air medical aborted.
3:53 PM--Patient has been accessed by EMS. Report extended extrication time to get the patient out of the woods.
Mountaineer Search and Rescue
Mountaineer was called by Stations 14 and 16 today for use of their 6 Wheeler to help rescue a person injured in a snowmobile accident on Ridge Road in Cameron County. All went well even with the extended time to get them loaded and out of the woods to EMS care. While on this call they were informed of a 2 trucks stuck farther out Ridge road with 4 people , So we headed back out and found all 4 were ok and had gotten out and were on their was out, Good team work with Stations 14 , 16 and EMS !
During a seemingly-routine traffic stop in the early morning hours of February 20, 1999, Patrolman Steven M. Jerman's life was taken. We pause to remember him on this somber anniversary. His actions were the epitome of heroic sacrifice. Even after suffering a fatal wound, Patrolman Jerman heroically returned fire and investigators would later report that, by doing so, he identified his killer. His contributions to our community continue to live on and will continue to inspire. We remember and honor Officer Steven Jerman and pray for his family. On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney's Office and McKean County law enforcement, I express our gratitude and vow to honor his legacy.
In Russell — Akeley Life I usually write about some aspect of the previous history of Russell and Akeley.
In today’s column I’ll go a little farther afield into New York state and a larger area of northwestern Pennsylvania. First, let me ask you what you would do if you had a temporary or permanent disability and were not able to negotiate steps into and out of your house? There are many people in our area who have this disability.
Several years ago, my friend Ron Casteel introduced me to an answer to this question. He had become involved in a “Ramp Ministry” operated by the Kane District of the United Methodist Church. The ministry was actually started in Cortland New York in the Finger Lakes area. It migrated to the Erie, Pa., area before coming to the Warren County area (also including Cameron, Clarion, Elk, Forest, McKean and Potter counties) about 2013, when the first project in the county was completed.
Folks participating in the Ramp Ministry build ramps from a convenient door in a house to the ground. The ramp has an easy gradient and hand rails, allowing a person with a walker or wheel chair to move easily from the house to the ground level. When a ramp is requested, a member of the ramp team visits the home to determine the ramp configuration needed. Drawings are made to ADA specifications and lumber is acquired. Ramps are constructed using pre-built modules which permit an on-site installation in approximately half a day. The Ramp Ministry maintains a trailer with all of the needed tools, including portable saws for cutting lumber at the site and power tools for driving screws and nails.
Once the materials have been acquired, a day is set and the team of builders comes to the site with the tools, lumber and plans. There is an infectious camaraderie in the group.
Each person takes on a job, cutting lumber to size, screwing or nailing the assembly together. Each person knows his / her job and the structure goes together quickly. The Ramp Ministry does not charge a fee for a ramp, though families are asked to evaluate their ability to contribute to the project. Funding for the project comes through a variety of channels including offerings from participating churches, private donations, grants from foundations and other philanthropic organizations.
The temporary ramps remain in place for as long as they are needed. If / when they are no longer needed, they are disassembled and the modules are used at subsequent locations.
Finally, those who need a ramp can contact the Kane District Office of the United Methodist Church, PO Box 767, Sheffield PA 16347; or call 814-837-6115. Dean Clough is in charge of the project.
A mother and 2 children were reportedly not injured.
Kane Fire Rescue was dispatched as the vehicle was hanging off a rock, making it dangerous for the occupants to exit the vehicle.
The occupants have been removed as the Kane unit was enroute.
Use caution if you are driving in that area. Firefighters have asked the 911 center to notify PennDot that the roads in that area need attention.
At 6:20 PM on Friday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched to a working apartment fire at 3A Kiwanis Court. Occupants are believed to have gotten out.
Firefighters are working to locate the source of smoke in the building
6:39 PM--Command reports FIRE UNDER CONTROL.
Karen A. Randolph
Karen A. Randolph, 74, of 9 Bank Street, Smethport, PA, went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 19, 2021.
Karen was born in Fillmore, NY on October 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Minnie Randolph.
She was a 1964 graduate of Rushford Central School. She graduated from Alfred State College in 1983 with her nursing degree, in 2004 she graduated with a BS, later attaining her Nursing Home Administrator certificate.
She worked at Cuba Memorial Hospital as an aide and later as an RN. Karen worked in several locations as an administrator, finishing her career at Absolute of Allegany, a place in which she loved and took great pride. Patients and employees loved Karen.
Karen loved traveling. Her favorite trip was to the Alamo with her siblings. She was fortunate to go on a cruise with her daughter and family to Alaska, and made several other journeys. Her favorite hobby was playing Euchre, Skipbo (with Tammy), (any games) as long as she won. Karen loved flowers, sunsets, fuzzy things, scratch off tickets, and diet pepsi.
Anyone who knew Karen also knew that she wasn’t the healthiest of eaters-ice cream and chips for dinner. She was the most generous, loving person to people she loved. The last several years were hard for Karen with the chronic pain she endured. She lived vicariously through her children. Her family was the light of her life and she was so proud of all of them.
She is survived by her three children, whom she adored: Kimberly (Thomas) Ball of Smethport, Brian (Theresa) Worthington of Rushford, NY, Tammy (Kirk) Hubbard of Little Valley, NY: 6 grandchildren - Stephanie Ball, Corrie Worthington, Sydnee Ball, Brian Worthington, Jr., Heather Worthington, Jacob Shawley: 5 great-grandchildren. Her loving companion dog - Abby; siblings: Connie Pomeroy of Texas, a twin brother Keith (Gerry) Randolph of Groton, NY, Vickie (Joe) Armbruster of Florida; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a great-grandchild - Brayson Worthington; brother Terry Randolph.
There will be a family service at Kim’s home in Smethport on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Friends and family who would like to attend a live stream memorial service log on to: https://meet.google.com/dau-cybv-ybi
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Ronald Mc Donald House, 780 West Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14222 or CARE for Children, 723 E. Main St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
CERES TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA 2 FEBRUARY 2021
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairman Anthony Plants at 6:00 PM.
***PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE***
Minutes of previous meeting of 4 January 2021 reviewed. Motion made by Supervisor Jeffery Moyer to accept as read. 2nd by Supervisor Anthony Plants. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Shinglehouse Fire Department Contract for Fire Protection for 2021.
NEW BUSINESS
Auditors’ report on 2020 General Fund, State Fund, and Tax Collector’s Records. Auditors found the records to be accurate.
U.S. Census Bureau Certificate of Recognition for Ceres Township.
National Fuel Bond Continuation for Super Heavy or Oversize Loads. All roads in Ceres Township, which are maintained by the Township, are continuously bonded by National Fuel.
New tires needed on grader – Supervisor Jeffery Moyer is in the process of getting three bids for new tires on the road grader.
The Supervisors agreed to a sub-division of land for Fay and Diane Schoonover.
ROADMASTER’S REPORT
Roadmaster Jeffery Moyer stated that the township has been spending large amounts of money for repairs to the ’02 International. He also said that the road crew has been experimenting with a different kind of gravel on the slippery roads.
SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS
Supervisor Anthony Plants said that the Township roads are looking good, thanks to the road crew.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents had no comments.
ROADS BONDED
The following roads in Ceres Township are bonded:
Jander Run from 44 to end – Potter Lumber
44 to Hackett Hill – Potter Lumber
State Line from Portville to Eldred Township Line – Patterson Lumber
Church Hollow to Bell’s Run to end – Patterson Lumber
Coon Crossing from Sharon Township to Bee Hollow – Wayland Lumber
44 to half-mile up Lynch Hollow- C & S Lumber
BILLS REVIEWED – motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to pay bills, 2nd by Supervisor Jeffery Moyer – motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be 2 March 2021 at 6:00 PM, at 12 Barbertown Road, in Ceres Township.
Motion to adjourn by Supervisor Anthony Plants, 2nd by Supervisor Jeffery Moyer - Motion carried.
Those present:
Supervisors – 2 Anthony Plants, Jeffery Moyer
Secretary/Treasurer - 1 Larry Miller
Residents/Attendees – 5 Greg Maxson, Kyle Maxson, Ruthie Sisson, Deb Payne, Walt Smith
Respectfully Submitted
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Larry Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
BILLS FOR JANUARY 2021
Solomon’s Word 50.00 Shinglehouse Fire Dept. 5082.88
Frontier 188.47 Bradford Hospital 84.00
Penelec 110.49 IA Construction 795.48
Henry Hill 71.96 North Pro Hardware 18.52
Bobcat of Olean 217.66 Summit Truck & Tractor 425.00
Hawbaker 1197.56 Carquest of Olean 161.99
Big Dog Heavy Duty 617.39 New Enterprise
Hunter Truck 651.08 Joseph Neal 100.00
Anthony Plants 100.00 Jeffery Moyer 3500.00
Chad Carpenter 2685.38 Larry Miller 1541.12
Beth Bell 150.17 Steve Langworthy 50.00
Amy Mallison-Austin 65.00 Deb Payne 40.00
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Environmental Grant Program. The program offers funding for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect the watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies in local communities.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2021, and recipients will be notified in May.
Established in 2005, this annual grant program has donated more than $525,000 to fund more than 100 projects to protect and improve the environment across the commonwealth.
Last year, 11 organizations received a share of grant funds totaling $40,000 for their community-based projects.
Friday, February 26 -- Virtual: How to Choose and Use a Telescope -- Cherry Springs State Park (12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M.)
The Allegany County Department of Health will NOTbe holding a first dose COVID-19 Vaccine Point-of-Distribution (POD) clinic this week due to inclement weather and a delayed shipment of the Moderna vaccine.
We plan to hold a larger P.O.D. (clinic) next week if the vaccine is available.
Second dose COVID-19 vaccines will still be offered this Friday, February 19, 2021 at the County Building at 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813.
You must be pre-registered to attend the second dose clinic.The link to register for future COVID-19 vaccine PODs will be posted on the County web page located at www.alleganyco.com and clicking on ‘vaccine information.’ Vaccine is still very limited so please be patient.
Future clinics are only open for individuals that are in phase 1-B.To see if you are eligible for the next COVID-19 vaccination clinic, please click on the following link: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine#phase-1a---phase-1b
Please remain patient as we are only able to vaccinate as many individuals as we have doses. If you need assistance with registration due to lack of internet access, please contact our office at 585-268-9250.
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The House Majority Policy Committee, which I chair, launched a COVID-19 Economic Recovery Business Survey this week. The goal is to gather feedback for use by the caucus’ Economic Recovery Task Force as it works to develop and implement policies to restore the state’s struggling economy. The survey is open to employers in all sectors and businesses of all sizes. The brief survey seeks information about your business or industry and then invites feedback about the challenges facing your particular business or industry, the type of assistance that would be most beneficial, the one most impactful thing state government could do to support your future success, and any other ideas to kickstart the Commonwealth’s economic recovery. Please take a few moments to fill out this survey and share your insights and expertise. We must get the Commonwealth on the road to recovery as soon as possible and we can only do that by working together. Click here to take the survey. We will be taking responses through March 19. |
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While the House Appropriations Committee continues its in-depth review of the governor’s budget plan with various state department and agency heads, the House Majority Policy Committee, which I chair, is planning two hearings to further assess the impact of the governor’s proposals. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the committee will hear from economics and tax experts about how families would be impacted by the governor’s minimum wage, income tax and overall spending plans. On Wednesday, March 3, we will hear from business owners in various sectors of the economy about how their operations would be impacted by the governor’s plans. Both hearings will be streamed live at www.PAGOPPolicy.com. The Feb. 24 hearing beings at 9:30 a.m. The March 3 hearing beings at 1:30 p.m. |
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Several key state agencies are on the agenda for next week’s state budget hearings, including a full day devoted to the state Department of Health, which has been front and center in the state’s COVID-19 response. On Thursday, Feb. 25, the House Appropriations Committee has scheduled two sessions with the department, one beginning at 10 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. The focus of budget hearings is not only to assess the financial requests of state agencies but also to review the effectiveness of their operations. Also on tap for next week are the departments of Environmental Protection, General Services, Transportation, Agriculture, and Drug and Alcohol programs. Hearings are also planned with the state Liquor Control Board and Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, as well as officials from state-related universities, which include Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln. All hearings will be streamed live at www.PAHouseGOP.com. The committee completed hearings this week with, among others, the Department of Revenue and the Independent Fiscal Office. A major point of discussion in those hearings was the governor’s proposed 46% Personal Income Tax hike, how it would impact families and small businesses, and how it fails to comply with the uniformity clause in the state Constitution. For video of completed hearings and a schedule of hearings coming up, click here. Earlier this month, Gov. Tom Wolf outlined a budget proposal that seeks to increase state spending by more than $3 billion, or 8%, over the current fiscal year, as well as increase the state income tax on families and small businesses by 46% and impose a new tax on the energy industry. |
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The state Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is now accepting applications for the new Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) program. Payments will be retroactive and will begin in several weeks. The MEUC program was created by Congress as part of the federal Continued Assistance for Unemployment Workers Act of 2020 to assist workers who had multiple sources of income that varied in eligibility for traditional Unemployment Compensation. MEUC provides an additional $100 weekly in extra benefits to eligible claimants. MEUC Eligibility Requirements include:
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Administration officials are again urging everyone to be alert to potential fraud in the wake of additional federal unemployment program funding, which has prompted increased attempts by scammers to steal people’s personal information. In an effort to create fraudulent unemployment program claims or log into existing claims to redirect benefits payments, fraudsters are working to steal peoples’ usernames, passwords, unemployment Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and Social Security numbers. In many cases, they are relying on phishing or spoofing attempts, such as:
Pennsylvanians are reminded that L&I never contacts anyone and asks for their username, password, PIN or full Social Security number. Additionally, L&I does not communicate with claimants over social media and the only valid email addresses to contact Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Service Center are uchelp@pa.gov and ucpua@pa.gov. Also be on the lookout for unemployment fraud that may also indicate you have been a victim of identity theft. L&I officials say anyone who received a 1099-G form for unemployment benefits they did not apply for is likely the victim of a widespread national unemployment fraud issue and should take the necessary steps to report the fraud and protect their information. Additional information about these fraud threats is available at www.dli.pa.gov. |
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The Pennsylvania Treasury is currently holding on to $3.8 billion in unclaimed property, and some of it could be yours! Across the state, one in 10 Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property. The average claim is worth about $2,000. Unclaimed property includes things such as uncashed checks, forgotten bank accounts, stocks and bonds, and contents of safe deposit boxes. Something as simple as a misspelled name or incorrect address can land property with Treasury. State law requires properties be turned over to Treasury after three years of dormancy, or two years for payroll checks. Anyone can search Treasury’s online database any time to see if they or friends and family have property waiting to be claimed. You need not pay anyone a fee to search for or claim property from the state. For more information visit www.patreasury.gov. |
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