GODS COUNTRY MARATHON
GALETON, PA TO COUDERSPORT, PA
PA Passes Oklahoma: Now Number 4 Gas Producing State
15 hours ago
Monday, June 4, 2012
Coudrsport Ambulance To Water Street
At 7:45 PM on Monday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to Water Street for a medical alarm activation.
Clair J. Burdick, 73, of East Smethport, PA
Clair J. Burdick
Smethport – Clair J. Burdick, 73, of East Smethport, died Monday (June 4, 2012) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Cuomo: Possession of Pot in Public Should Not be a Crime
Cuomo: Possession of Pot in
Public Should Not be a Crime
Governor Andrew Cuomo doesn’t want possession of a small amount of marijuana in public to be a crime anymore in New York.
Cuomo is asking lawmakers to change the current law that allows police to arrest someone if a small amount of marijuana is found on them during a routine search.
If the law is changed a person would still be fined, but would not be charged with a misdemeanor offense. Burning marijuana in a public place would remain a misdemeanor.
Cuomo's administration says the arrests of young people can negatively affect their future ability to get jobs and bogs down the courts with minor offenses.
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/060412legislation
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Cuomo is asking lawmakers to change the current law that allows police to arrest someone if a small amount of marijuana is found on them during a routine search.
If the law is changed a person would still be fined, but would not be charged with a misdemeanor offense. Burning marijuana in a public place would remain a misdemeanor.
Cuomo's administration says the arrests of young people can negatively affect their future ability to get jobs and bogs down the courts with minor offenses.
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/060412legislation
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DEP Announces Natural Gas Vehicle Resource Website, Technical Assistance Plan
DEP Announces Natural Gas Vehicle Resource Website, Technical Assistance Plan
Agency Working with Public Utility Commission to Simplify Fleet Conversions
HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection announced today the launch of a Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) website and plan to help municipal and commercial fleet owners make informed decisions about converting their fleets to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas, in advance of a related grant program.
“These web-based resources will educate fleet owners and other potential grant applicants in advance of workshops being scheduled for the fall,” DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. “Website users have a unique opportunity to submit information to DEP about projects they may be considering, so that we can craft a program to best serve their needs and help make resulting grant applications competitive.”
Act 13 of 2012 authorizes DEP to develop and implement a Natural Gas Energy Development Program to distribute up to $20 million in grants over three years to help pay for the incremental purchase and conversion costs of natural gas fleet vehicles.
“This new website will put information at the fingertips of those who are interested in learning more about natural gas vehicles,” Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert F. Powelson said. “As we found with our recent forum on alternative fuel vehicles, people are eager to explore the role of natural gas vehicles in Pennsylvania.
“At the same time, municipalities and employers have many questions about costs and benefits,” Powelson said. “This website will go a long way toward providing answers and allowing DEP to design a program that will best meet their needs.”
The new website offers information on the Natural Gas Energy Development Program as well as existing NGV fueling tools and resources, such as cost-savings calculators, fueling maps and technical assistance sites.
An important aspect of the site includes a survey section allowing applicants to share their ideas and prospective project information with DEP in advance of the autumn workshops.
“Sharing this information not only allows us to customize the program and workshop content, but it opens an early line of communication between DEP and potential applicants that allows us to work with and assist them throughout this process,” Krancer said.
Those interested are also encouraged to register on the website to be notified of workshop dates, the opening of the initial grant round and other outreach opportunities.
DEP will host six regional NGV seminars this fall and may also hold additional sessions for specific groups, such as municipal associations, school board associations and public transportation groups.
For more information about the program and the future workshop schedule, visit www.dep.state.pa.us and click on the Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program button.
DCED Announces Website Offering New Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
DCED Announces Website Offering New Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Harrisburg – To help residents and businesses to be better prepared for the risk of flooding, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has launched a website containing the new Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“Having up-to-date, digital access to Flood Insurance Rate Maps is a critical tool for homeowners and businesses when preparing for flood-related emergencies,” said Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary C. Alan Walker. “Residents and local businesses can use the maps to determine if they are located in a floodplain and community officials can access the information to effectively create floodplain-management strategies to ensure public safety.”
The new website, www.pafloodmaps.com, contains a digital version of FEMA’s floodplain maps which were established to designate specific areas that are special hazards or risk premium zones in order to determine whether flood insurance is required.
The site provides information to municipal officials, residents, and insurance agencies and brokers. It also alerts users to the potential risks and responsibilities associated with being located in a floodplain.
The website also features an interactive risk-identification tool that allows users to enter an address and access information relating to that property. Users will also be able to determine if a property is in a floodplain, specific building code regulations that pertain to a property, and if there is a mandatory flood insurance requirement for that address.
The Governor's Center for Local Government Services (GCLGS), housed within DCED, provides technical resources and assistance for companies considering merger, consolidation and regional efforts. The center also serves as a resource for local government officials, developers, and citizens interested in planning to improve, grow and enhance communities.
To learn more about the GCLGS and other DCED programs, visit www.newPA.com or call 1-866-466-3972.
Beautiful Spring Picture From The Front Porch
Photo taken by Michele Mather
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The Christmas Little Shop Next To The Allegheny
Christmas House founder Alyce Reese is fond of saying that Christmas House is a place where miracles happen. While the “Chrismas House” name grew from the mission to bring Christmas joy to families in need, the work of Christmas House goes beyond the holiday season and includes:
• Helping to keep families in their homes by assisting in paying utility bills and rent. More than 200 families were aided in this way in the past year.
• Maintaining a supply of new and used clothing offered free of charge to people in need.
• Collaboration with the local food pantry when folks are in need of staple food items with vouchers for perishable items like meat and milk.
• Maintaining a supply of furniture, household and kitchen items and linens for families who have experienced fires or other difficult circumstances.
• Providing new school shoes for children and youth each fall.
All the work of the volunteers culminates in the countdown to Christmas. Throughout the year, our army of volunteers works to wrap thousands of Christmas gifts. Behind the scenes, still more volunteers are at work, Toys are being built, dolls are dressed and groomed, ladies throughout the county are at work making afghans, lap robes, hats, socks and mittens. Others donate toys and other gifts and still more make donations of funds that help us purchase needed items.
In order to accomplish this ambitious mission, Christmas House depends on the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations who work together to keep the doors open to help their neighbors in need.
Christmas House founder Alyce Reese has been convalescing at Sweden Valley Manor for the past couple of months but the core volunteer group she has shepherded through the years is continuing the work of Christmas House.
Christmas House is a tax exempt organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors including Charlene Smith, president; Judy Mottershead, secretary; Jane Metzger, treasurer and Billie Haskins. Other regular volunteers include Mark Benson, Georgia Merrick, Leona Ruter, Barbara Heimel and Monica Porter.
Tax deductible donations are welcome at 1 Water Street, Coudersport. Hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The telephone number at Christmas House is 274-0825.
PITT-BRADFORD PROFESSORS MAKE PRESENTATIONS, PUBLISH AND MORE
PITT-BRADFORD PROFESSORS MAKE PRESENTATIONS, PUBLISH AND MORE
BRADFORD, Pa. – Faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and made academic presentations during the spring semester on topics ranging from special education to Shakespeare.
Dr. Kevin Ewert, associate professor of theater, is co-editor of three new volumes in a series published by Palgrave Macmillan, “The Shakespeare Handbooks: Shakespeare’s Contemporaries.” The new volumes are on “The Changeling,” “The White Devil” and “’Tis a Pity She’s a Whore.”
Ewert also published a review of “Sleep No More” in the Special Theatre Review Section: Text/Performance/Memory of the spring issue of “Shakespeare Bulletin.” Finally, Ewert presented a paper titled “Reading Performance: Shakes and Not Shakes” at the annual meeting of the Shakespeare Association of America in Boston.
Dr. Jessica B. Blackburn, assistant professor of composition, was also busy with several presentations, a publication and workshop.
Her paper, “Feminist Composition Pedagogy and the Hypermediated Factures in the Contact Zone,” was published in the spring issue of Composition Forum. She later presented a paper, “Hypermediated Fractures in the Contact Zone” at the 2012 Northeast Modern Language Association Convention in Rochester, N.Y.
In addition, Blackburn made a presentation, “Digital-Appalachia: Rural Ethos, Online Discourse, and Cyber-frontiers” at the 2012 Appalachian Studies Association Conference at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Earlier, she made a presentation at the 2012 Conference of Digital Collaboration in the Academy and Beyond at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
She recently led a two-day composition workshop at Seton Hill University and will serve as guest editor of a forthcoming special issue of Across the Disciplines.Blackburn teaches courses in composition, rhetoric, literature, digital media and feminist theory and texts. She joined the faculty in 2010.
Dr. Assad Panah, professor of geology, co-edited a new book, “Pandemic Influenza Viruses: Science, Surveillance and Public Health.”
The book covers up-to-date information on pandemic influenza with particular focus on the 2009 pandemic H1N1 and the 2005 highly pathogenic H5N1 virus. The surveillance and tracking technology section covers national and international monitoring and surveillance technologies as well as information on novel techniques.
Dr. William R. Schumann III, assistant professor of anthropology, helped organize a panel discussion, “Globalization and Appalachia” at the 2012 Appalachian Studies Association Conference at IUP, where he also presented his paper “Neoliberalism and Appalachia.”
He also made a presentation, “Digital Media and Participatory Development in Appalachia, at the Digital Collaboration in the Academy and Beyond Conference. Additionally, he contributed a personal remembrance, “Helen Lewis and Wales,” to the new book “Helen Matthews Lewis: Living Social Justice in Appalachia,” by Lewis and edited by Patricia D. Beaver and Judith Jennings.
Dr. Vaughn Bicehouse, assistant professor of education, made two presentations. The first, “Leaving Sam Behind: The Need for Dedicated Special Education Teachers,” was made at the Clute Institute Conference.
He presented the second, “A Portraiture of Nick: Scene one the Early Years,” a case study of a boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder, at the Academic and Business Research Institute in Orlando, Fla.
Dr. Tony Gaskew, associate professor of criminal justice, presented a paper titled “The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program: Silver Bullet or Smoke and Mirrors in the War on Drugs” at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 2012 Conference in New York City.
Dr. Helene Lawson published a paper, “Defining Fish,” in Sociological Viewpoints. She studied human interactions with fish, particularly pets, and explored the various meanings people attach to fish, from viewing them with affection to seeing them as objects of entertainment.
Jeff Guterman, associate professor of communications, moderated a panel titled “Administrators’ Roundtable: Your Turn -- The Challenges of the New Department Chair” at the Broadcast Education Association Convention in Las Vegas.
Finally, Dr. D. Reece Wilson, assistant professor of education, will make a poster presentation on the how students comprehend science material depending on what genre of writing is used to explain it at the National Academy for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning in Dublin, Ireland, this month.
CCNA Cisco Certificate Program
CCNA Cisco Certificate Program
This 39-hour course will help prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Administrator exam. Key topics covered include: networking basics, Ethernet networking, data encapsulation, TCP/IP, Subnetting, subnet masks, summarization, Cisco Internetworking Operating System, network management, IP routing, enhanced IGRP, Open Shortest Path First, Layer 2 switching and spanning tree protocol, Virtual LANs, Security, network address translation, wireless technologies, IP version 6, and Wide Area Networks.
This course is being held Monday through Friday, June 18 through 22, 2012 from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. at PCEC’s Port Allegany location. The cost is $649 per participant. This course is on the statewide providers list, so if you meet eligibility requirements, contact your local CareerLink. The registration deadline is June 6, 2012. For more information or to register, call
(814) 545-1333 or go to www.pottercountyedcouncil.org.
MVA On Rt. 59 In Lafayette Township
MVA On Rt. 59 In Lafayette Township
At 4:46 PM on Monday, Lafayette Fire Dept & Bradford EMS are responding to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Route 59 near the Old Tower Road. Two occupants are reported self-extricated with possible no injuries.
Michael J. Carpenter, Jr., 42, of Ulysses, PA
Michael J. Carpenter, Jr., 42, of Ulysses, PA died unexpectedly Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Glade Spring, Virginia.
Born on August 29, 1969 in Bucks County, PA he was the son of Michael J. Carpenter, Sr. and Frances Dubots Carpenter. On October 9, 2004 he married Teresa King who survives.
Mr. Carpenter was a 1987 graduate of Coudersport High School. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #192, the VFW-Richar Post #6611, the Brookland Club, the God’s Country Black Forest Snowmobile Club, and a member of St. Bibiana’s Roman Catholic Church.
Mr. Carpenter was the owner and operator of MJC Trucking. He was employed by Mercer Transportation in Louisville, KY.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his mother, Frances Carpenter of Coudersport, a sister, Kathleen (David) Tuttle of Coudersport, a niece, Charlie Tuttle, two nephews, Forest and Carter Tuttle, all of Coudersport, his in-laws, Ronald and Pamela Andrus of Gaines, his sister-in-law, Brandy King Tufty (Chad Tufty) of TN., and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael J. Carpenter, Sr., who died on January 28, 1984, grandparents George and Helen Dubots; Claude and Kathryn Carpenter.
Family and friends are invited to Michael’s Life Celebration beginning on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 with visitation from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:00pm with the Reverend Brian Vossler officiating. Burial will be in Sweden Hill Cemetery. A reception will be held following the services at the American Legion Potter Post 192 in Coudersport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions maybe made to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #192, 2 Buffalo St., Coudersport, PA 16915. To share your fondest memories of Michael, please visit www.lifecelebration.com.
Child Struck By Vehicle
Child Struck By Vehicle
At 4:16 PM on Monday, Port Allegany Fire & Ambulance have been dispatched to Main Street near Mick's Place for a child on a bicycle struck by a vehicle.
4:31pm--AMBULANCE EN ROUTE TO CHARLES COLE HOSPITAL
A Perfect Rainbow On The Sunnyside
Jeremy Stuck took this photo of a rainbow yesterday evening after a thunderstorm passed through. It was taken on Sunnyside Road in Shinglehouse.
Five Escape Injury When Vehicle Snaps Pole In Half
Two adults and 3 juveniles were uninjured Sunday morning at 10:35 am when their 2000 Dodge Durango left the road on Rt. 47 in Keating Township, McKean County, and struck a utility pole, snapping it in half.
Matthew J. Anthony, 23, of Bradford, PA, and his passengers, Danielle J. Rothermel, 25, of Smethport, PA, and three juveniles, ages 1, 4, and 6, were all wearing proper restraints and were not hurt.
Trooper Daniel J. Woods said the crash occurred as the Dodge was traveling south on Rt. 46. Anthony lost control on the wet roadway, left the roadway and impacted a Verizon pole, breaking the pole off. The Dodge came to rest in a field without further incident.
Anthony was cited for (Not) Driving Vehicle At Safe Speed.
State Police were assisted at the scene by Smethport Volunteer Fire Dept., Verizon, and McKeirnan's Towing.
Criminal Mischief Under Investigation
Unknown actor(s) damaged a window screen at a residence at 179 Tannery Heights Road in Shippen Township, Cameron County on 6-1/6-2.
The victim of the Criminal Mischief is April Horn, of Awendaw, SC. Trooper Dennis J. Miller is investigating.
John J. Frontino, 92, of 15 Edgewood Road, Bradford, PA
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Born September 13, 1919 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Salvador and Mary (Michalizzo) Frontino.
On May 22, 1948 in St. Bernard Church he married Dorothy A. (Pierotti) Frontino who survives.
Mr. Frontino was a 1937 graduate of Bradford High School. He had worked for the City of Bradford before he entereing the service. On January 21, 1941 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training he was given the option of Alaska or Hawaii and he was deployed to Hawaii to serve with 672nd Air Material Squadron 422nd Air Servce Group, AAF Station 156. He fought the attack of the Japanese at Wheeler Field on December 7th, 1941 and was awarded one Bronze Star for his service in Pearl Harbor, as well as the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon and the American Theater Service Ribbon. In December of 1942 he graduated from Ordance Officer Canadiate School. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant on January 8th, 1946.
After the service he returned to Bradford and worked for Taylor Upholstering which lead to sewing awnings. He then started working for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired after 32 years of service. During the time he worked for the post office he started his own business, John Frontino Awning Co., which he operated for 35 years.
Mr. Frontino was a member of St. Bernard Church, the American Legion, VFW, LaStella Lodge, National Rifle Assoc., National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and a longtime volunteer for the Italian Festival. He volunteered for the Bradford Area High School Football Booster Club and cooked hot dogs at the varsity and jr. varsity games for many years. He also taught the Pennsylvania Game Commission's "Hunter Safety Course" for over 40 years, and was a member of the Hilltop Rod & Gun Club.
In addition to his wife Dorothy, of 64 years he is survived by a daughter, Ann M. Frontino, of Bradford; two sons James D. (Sue) Frontino, of Brookville, and Joseph J. (Shelly) Frontino, of Bradford, a brother, Frank Frontino of Bradford, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Thomas M. "Tommy" Frontino on August 18, 2002, 3 brothers; Joe Frontino, Phil Frontino and Paul Frontino, and 2 sisters; Connie Grillo and Lucy Baker.
Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. South Ave., and again in the funeral home on Wednesday , June 6th, from 3 to 5 & 7 to 9pm, where a prayer serice will be held at 9:30am on Thursday, June 7th followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Bernard Church, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. Full military honors and entombment will be in St Bernard Mausoleum. Members of the LaStella Lodge will call as a group at 7:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial, if desired, may be made to, Tom Frontino Memorial Fund, PO Box 233, Bradford, PA 16701or St Bernard School, PO Box 2394, Bradford, PA 16701.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Coudersport Ambulance To Ross Street
At 1:51 pm on Monday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to Ross Street for an illness call.
Robert Charles ”Bob” Paul, 61, of Germania, PA
Robert Charles ”Bob” Paul, 61, of Germania, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.
Born March 15, 1951 in Wellsboro, he was a son of the late Charles L. and Anna J. (Hurd) Paul.
Bob was a 1969 graduate of Galeton High School and was a member of the first Galeton High Soccer team coached by John (Tinker) Howard. He then graduated from Williamsport Area Community College in diesel mechanics in 1972.
On August 20, 1977, he married the former Cindy Lee Beacker, who survives. Bob worked at the Nedco plant, the Galeton Agway, the LLADS Ventures (starting the Potter County Tire Store), Campbell Trucking, and most recently, St. Mary’s Carbon Plant for thirteen and a half years before becoming sick and going on dialysis.
He was a member of the Galeton Moose #602. He was an avid NASCAR fan and watched the races every weekend. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, the many good times spent with John Traub, his many pets over the years, and especially his dog, Miss Ellie.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 34 years, Cindy, are a son, Sgt. First Class Benjamin C. Paul and his wife, Staff Sgt. Theresa M. Rodgerson-Paul, Albrightsville, PA; a daughter, Sharon E. ,and her husband, Michael J. Hand, State College, PA; seven grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of his life, Bryan M., Andrew J., Colby R., and Sarah R. Hand, Lorynne E., Taylor A., and Kailey M. Paul; a sister, Freida A. Eaton; a nephew, Kevin Eaton; a niece, Amanda (Matt) Leach; two great nieces, Olivia Eaton and Annika Leach; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon (Ellis) McMahan, Debbie (John) Traub, and Barb (Herb) Crossan; many nieces and nephews; a friend whom he considered a brother, Eric Peters; his dialysis family; special friends, Mike Johnson and Butch Paul; and all the staff at the Wellsboro Dialysis Center.
In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by two brothers-in-law, William “Bill” Traub and Tom Eaton.
Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00pm and on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 10:00-11:00am with Funeral Services following at 11:00am. The Rev. Dennis Crumb will officiate. Interment will be made in Germania Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gale Hose Ambulance Association, the Goodyear Hose Company, or the Germania Fire Company.
Rollover Crash On Route 15 Last Thursday
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Station 8 was alerted to a vehicle rollover crash on Route 15 in Lawrence Township. Squad 8-18 (C8), Engine 8-2 with 3, and Ambulance 8-6 responded. S8-18 arrived and reported a vehicle approximately 100' over the embankment with possibly 3 injuries.
Stations 7 (Tioga), Lindley, and 25 (Valley Amb) were requested for additional resources. E8-2s crew went to work setting up ropes and and packaging the patient in the stokes basket. Chief 11 (Rice) assisted on scene as LZO for Guthrie Air, which landed just north of the crash scene on Route 15. Additional crews arrived and assisted with EMS care and helping the crew up the embankment. Units remained on scene after the rescue to assist the tow service with removing the vehicle.
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Walter “Red” George Rix, Jr., 89, Jacksonville, FL
Walter “Red” George Rix, Jr., 89, Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Saturday (June 2, 2012) at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1923, in Eldred, Pa. He was the seventh of 12 children born to Walter George Sr. and Sophia Brecht Rix.
Walter proudly served during WWII in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Otis Eastern in Wellsville, having worked in the oil and gas fields operating the rigs. After retirement, he worked for the town of Alma in roadway maintenance.
He moved to Jacksonville, Fla., in 2002. He was currently residing at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab, close to his daughter, Judy. He received excellent care at Lakeside and loved teasing the staff.
Walter was preceded in death by his two sons, Walter “Butch” George Rix, III of Jacksonville, and Cecil Duane Rix of Scio.
Walter is survived by 10 of his 12 children, Sherri (Pete) Hagan, Judy (Terry) Hall, David (Danita) Rix, all of Jacksonville, Walt (Ellen) Rix of Shinglehouse, Pa., Alan Rix of Gladstone, Va., Sophia Merry, Dena (Jim) Helms, Jeff (Stacey) Rix, Trina Babbitt and Tracy Perkins, all of New York. He has 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Herbert James Rix of Starke, Fla., and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday (June 7, 2012) at 11 a.m. at Archie Tanner Funeral Services with Rev. F. Ray Turner of Vision Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Crosby Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday (June 6, 2012) from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Hospice or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archie Tanner Funeral Services of Starke, Fla. Visit www.archietannerfuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guestbook.
PSP Looking Into Possible Flower Thefts At Lafayette Cemetery
Police Looking For Possible Flower Napper
It has come to the attention of PA State Police-Kane Station, that there may possibly be an individual(s) stealing flowers from grave sites at the McKean Memorial Park Cemetery, located off Rt. 59 in Lafayette Township, McKean County.
However, the PSP has not been able to identify any possible victims. PSP is asking that anyone who believes they have been a victim of this criminal activity to please call Trooper Dale T. Vukovich at 814-778-5555.
Advisory---Wellsboro Advised To Boil Water
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory June 4
Wellsboro GazetteAttention all users of the Wellsboro Water System. In compliance with the Department of Environmental Protection requirements, the Borough of Wellsboro is instituting a precautionary boil water advisory. We have been experiencing a reduced filtering capacity on both Slow Sand Filters which has necessitated a precautionary Boil Water Advisory. The Borough is aggressively pursuing the correction of this problem. We are anticipating this will be a short term problem. More...
Welcoming Carter James Bodecker, born June 1st at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
Ryan and Amber (Lawson) Bodecker from Bradford, Pa is proud to announce the arrival of Carter James Bodecker who was born on June 1st at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. He joins his brother Aiden.
Maternal Grandparents: Kristina Johnson of Eldred, Pa; the late Scott Lawson.
Maternal Great-Grandparents: Jim and Charlene Heffner of Eldred, Pa.
Paternal Grandparents: Paula Hartzell of Bradford, Pa; James Bodecker (Active Army) Germany.
Two Men Injured In RT. 44 Crash Saturday Morning
Two Shinglehouse men were moderately injured Saturday morning at 6:55 AM when their 2000 Dodge Neon went off the roadway and struck and broke off a utility pole on Route 44, a half mile north of Rt. 49.
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Dustin J. Small, 27, and his passenger, Gary R. Jordan, Jr., 25, both of Shinglehouse, PA, were transported to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital by Coudersport Ambulance for treatment. Both were later released.
Trooper Chad E.Savannah said the crash took place as Small was driving southbound on Route 44 in Hebron Township. While negotiating a right hand curve, the Neon traveled off the west side of the roadway into a culvert. It then traveled out of the culvert and across both travel lanes, prior to sliding off the east side of the roadway, ultimately striking a utility pole with the driver's side door, breaking the pole in half. After striking the pole, the Neon became airborne and spun counter-clockwise to a position of final rest facing north.
Small was not wearing a seatbelt and had to be mechanically extricated from the vehicle by Coudersport Fire Rescue and Ambulance personnel. Jordan was not wearing a seat belt. Small will be cited for (not) Driving Vehicle At Safe Speed, and Safety Restraints.
Burglar(s) Steal Microwave, Broom & Dish Soap From Seasonal Residence
A Burglary at Card Creek Lodge, a seasonal residence at 400 Card Creek Road in Roulette Township is under investigation by State Police at Coudersport.
Trooper James Culvey said the burglary occurred as unknown actor(s) forcibly entered the front door of the victim's seasonal residence sometime between May 18 and May 31, 2012. Once inside, the actor(s) stole a microwave oven, a push broom, and a bottle of dishwashing liquid, and a dial thermometer off the front porch.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PSP Coudersport at 814-274-8690.
Woman & 3 Kids Hurt In Rt. 449 Crash Last Monday
Car Crashed After Driver Fell Asleep
An Ontario, NY woman and her three juvenile passengers were moderately injured when she fell asleep, causing her 2005 Mazda Tribute to go over a guiderail, down an embankment and strike a tree head on.
Sharon K. Barnett, 51, of Ontario, NY, and here three juvenile passengers, age 3, 6, and 12, were transported by Tri-Town and Genesee Ambulances to Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY, where they were treated for their injuries and released later that night.
Trooper Chad E. Savannah, who investigated, said the crash occurred on Route 449, a quarter mile north of Gazdag Road in Ulysses Township last Monday at 3:23 PM. Barnett was driving northbound when her vehicle exited the roadway and struck the guiderail, causing the vehicle to become airborne. The car continued over the guiderail and down the embankment where it struck a tree head on. All occupants were wearing proper seat restraints.
The car sustained disabling front end damage and was towed from the scene by D & J Auto Body of Wellsville.
Barnett will be cited through District Court 55-4-03 for Careless Driving after investigation revealed that she fell asleep while driving.
State Police was assisted on scene by Tri-Town Fire & Ambulance & Genesee Fire & Ambulance.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Timothy J. Murphy, 56, of Main St., Duke Center, PA
Timothy J. Murphy
Timothy J. Murphy, 56, of Main St., Duke Center, PA, passed away Sunday (June 3rd) at the Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred. A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at St. Raphael’s Church in Eldred at a time to be announced.
Arrangements are incomplete and a full obituary will follow in Tuesday’s edition.
AJ's Angels Raises $1,333. For Northeast Kidney Foundation
AJ's Angels would like to thank our wonderful community for all of their love and support!!!
Thanks to you and your generous donations, we were able to present the Northeast Kidney Foundation with $1,333.00 this morning in Buffalo, NY. Even though everyone was a "little soggy" by the end, we had a wonderful time and a great turnout with 23 team members!!!! It was so touching to hear the stories of how people's lives will be changed all because of YOUR donations and support!!!!
Attached is a photo of AJ's Angels before the main event.(As you can see, the rain didn't damper our spirits at all!!)
Congratulations goes to our winner of the Cutco Knife set, Mr. Bill Harvey. The winning ticket was drawn by Shinglehouse Mayor Mrs. Bonnie Hunt.
Again, thank you so much!! We couldn't have been able to honor such a wonderful man in such a amazing way without YOU!!!
Sincerely,
AJ's Angels
The Potter County Relay for Life
The Potter County Relay for Life is looking for 2-4 individuals to assist with the midnight madness games for this year's event.
Interested individuals should be energetic, fun minded and interested in
helping make a great event better. We would like to find individuals that
are interested in helping with the relay but are unable to commit the amount
of time that being on an actual team involves.
The midnight madness games generally run from 11PM to 3AM, so interested
people either need to be over the age of 18 or have their parent's written
permission to be out at that time of night or be accompanied by their
parents for the event.
The games, prizes, schedule, and details will already be pre-arranged by the
entertainment committee. We just need some people to actually run the games,
help with the setup and teardown of the games, help judge the winners, and
hand out the prizes.
Interested individuals can e-mail me directly at
sign up.
teams that are short team members to walk through the night. If you like to
walk and have some free time, we would love to have you. This worked very
well last year and many people showed up to help. People that are interested
in helping with this can e-mail me at the above address too, or can just
show up when they are available and we will gladly find a spot for you. Just
come and see Karen or myself at the DJ booth that will be set up under the
big white canopy at the base of the main grandstand. We will be starting at
9AM on Saturday, June and ending at 9AM on Sunday and can always use extra
help at any point during those hours.
Jonathan Huff
Potter County Relay For Life
PENNDOT Elk/McKean County Maintenance Has announced work for the week
PENNDOT Elk/McKean County Maintenance
Has announced work for the week of June 04, 2012 through June 08, 2012Maintenance work planned by Elk County employees includes:
SHOULDER REPAIR – SR 3003, Shawmut area
CRAFCO - SR 255, St. Marys area
BRIDGE WORK – SR 219
GUIDE RAIL REPAIR – SR 949 & SR 153
PATCHING – SR 1001 & SR 1006, Wilcox area
SIGN MAINTENANCE- Various Routes, County wide
Maintenance work planned by McKean County employees includes:
BRIDGE REPAIRS– SR 59, Ormsby
PIPE TRENCH RESTORATION –SR 3001 & 3004, Kane area
MILL & FILL – SR 6, Mt. Jewett to SR 219
DITCHING - SR 46, Rew Hill
DITCH CLEANING- SR46, Coleville to Rew
INLETS & TAIL DITCHING– SR 146, SR46 to Clermont
SIGN MAINTENANCE – Various Routes, County wide
MOWING – SR346, & 321, Corydon Twp.
CRACK SEALING- SR 346, Duke Center area
GUIDERAIL REMOVE & REPLACE – SR446, Eldred to McCrae
SIDE DOZING & CRACK SEALING –SR 3006 & 219, Westline & Timbuck area
PIPE REPLACEMENT – SR 346, Willow Creek
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CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES PLANNED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
.
SR 1001 Glenn Hazel, Elk County (June 04, 2012-June 08, 2012) LC Whitford
Work has begun on the bridge over Crooked Creek on SR 1001 between Glen Hazel and Taft Road.
The contractor has completed the placement of the wing and abutment caps. Beams set on schedule.
The bridge remains closed and the detour is in effect.
The contractor has scheduled roadway items for the week. They will be excavating areas for the new approaches to the bridge and placing sub-base material. When this is completed reinforcement steel and concrete will be placed.
Please be advised the bridge will remain closed until its completion.
Traffic along the detour of Bendigo Road, Center Street in Johnsonburg, Route 255 and Taft Road in St. Marys will remain higher than normal.
Sr-1014 / C01-Osterhout Street, Ridgway (June 04, 2012 – June 08, 2012) New Enterprise Lime & Stone, Inc.
This project consists of the total reconstruction and realignment of sr-1014 (Osterhout St) and intersection improvement at SR-0219 (No. Broad St.) and SR-0948 (Main St.) both locations within Ridgway Borough.
The contractor is scheduled to continue with hillside excavation, fill placement and drainage work next week. Material will be hauled from the project site to the stockpile area located ½ mile east on SR-0120.
Please be cautious of trucks and equipment entering / exiting project for this work.
Work to be performed Monday through Friday during daylight hours and all operations and schedules are weather dependent.
SR 4001 / A01, ECMS# 4335 McKean County (June 04, 2012-June 08, 2010) LC Whitford
SR 4001, Seg/Off 0140/0785 to 0140/1220, Lewis Run Borough.
The contractor will continue with the waterline relocation.
SR 4001, Seg/Off 0080/0312 to 0100/0076, Big Shanty Road (Detour Route)
The contractor will continue road widening and drainage.
NOTE: All work is weather dependent. Be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting construction areas.
SR0006 / L10, ECMS# 91486 McKean County (June 04, 2012-June 08, 2012) LC Whitford
SR 0046, Seg/Off 0450-0871, Structure over North Branch of Cole Creek: North bound lane: Contractor will begin guiderail installation and possible paving.
NOTE: all work is weather dependent. Be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting construction areas.
Roulette Ambulance To Horseshoe Court Drive
At 9:10 pm on Sunday, Roulette Ambulance has been dispatched to Horseshoe Court Drive for a medical emergency.
John J. Frontino, 92, of 15 Edgewood Road, Bradford, PA
John J. Frontino, 92, of 15 Edgewood Road, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., with a full obituary. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Keith W. Lyberg, 57, of 32 Williams St., Bradford, PA
Keith W. Lyberg, 57, of 32 Williams St., Bradford, passed away Friday, June 1st, 2012.
Born, January 6, 1955, in Grand Forks, ND, he was the son of the late Carl Lyberg and Faye (Balderston) Lyberg, of Lancaster, MN who survives.
On December 23, 1981 in Bradford, he married Tina M. (Norton) Lyberg who survives him.
Mr. Lyberg was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster High School in Lancaster MN. In 1973 he enlisted in the United States Navy served in the Philadelphia shipyard and dry dock and was honorably discharged in 1977. He had worked for Halliburton Company and later owned and operated Show Case Rentals. He then started a career as an over the road truck driver.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the McKean County Rifle Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed traveling to Minnesota.
In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by a son Jeremy (Hope) Lyberg and a daughter, Stephanie Johnson, all of Bradford, two sisters, Marion Nelson, of Annandale, MN; and Colette (Ron) Baldwin, of Hallock, MN., two grandchildren; Paige and Gavin Rounsville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Darrell Lyberg.
Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main Street, where funeral and committal services will be held at 7:00pm with Rev. Max Miller, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish officiating.
Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Tree Down On Dingman Run Road
| 6/3/2012 | 7:04 PM | TREE DOWN | DINGMAN RUN RD | EULALIA TWP |
NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR COUDERSPORT FIRE DEPT.
PennDOT Maintenance Work Schedule for Potter / CameronCounty, June 2, 2012 – June 8, 2012
PENNDOT, Potter/Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of June 4th – June 8th , weather permitting.
Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Potter County 0260:
Sign Crew: 04
• State Route: 0049 & 0044 (Intersection to Shinglehouse), Daylight Signs &
Sign Repairs
Bridge Crew: 06
• State Route: 3003, Deck Repair, Road Will Be Closed, Detour in Place
Pipe Crew: 41
● State Route: 0044 (Carter Camp to Oleona), Install U-Drain
Tail Ditching: 34
● State Route: 0244 (Andrews Settlement to Genesee), Drainage Work
East Patching: 42
• State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Run Road), Patching
West Patching: 44
• State Route: 3003 (Prouty Road) Patching
Shoulder Cutting: 31, 33
● State Route: 3001 (East Fork Road) Monday, Shoulder Cutting
● State Route: 0872 (Wharton to Coudersport), Tuesday-Friday, Shoulder
Cutting
Mowing Crew: 30
● State Route: 0049 (Harrison Valley to Tioga County Line) Monday-Tuesday
● State Route: 1019 & 1016 (Harrison Valley to North Fork) Wed-Friday
Cameron County 0240:
• State Route: 0046 & 4004, Shoulder Stabilization and Ditch Cleaning
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
• Dolomite: State Route 44, Shinglehouse, Bridge Repair (approx end 7/13)
• Dolomite: State Route 1016, North Fork, Bridge Repair-detour will begin on June 1st (approx end 10/12)
• L.C.Whitford: State Route 49, Harrison TWP, Bridge Deck Replacement, One
Lane Restriction, Temporary Signals in Place
• A L Blades: State Route 0006 (Denton Hill Area), Drainage Improvements
• Swank: State Route 144, Galeton, Bridge Repair
State Route 1005, Phoenix Run, Bridge Repair
For more information on PennDOT’s roadway construction and maintenance operations, visit the PennDOT website at www.dot.state.pa.us.
PennDOT reminds motorists they can also log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.
Harry W. Niece, 79, of Port Allegany, PA
Harry W. Niece, 79, of Port Allegany, moved on to the “Happy Hunting Grounds” on Sunday (June 3, 2012).
He was born Dec. 26, 1932 in Milford, NJ, a son of William E. and Florence Fisher Niece. On Aug. 25, 1956, in Durham, PA, he married Joyce M. Hissim, who survives.
Mr. Niece attended Nockamixon High School in Revere, PA. He worked for the Riegel Paper Corp. of Milford, NJ. He then served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the 109th “Old Gray Mare” Infantry Regiment, 28th Division of Augsburg, Germany.
When Mr. Niece moved to Port Allegany, he worked for the Port Gulf Station, and finally as a Custodian for the Port Allegany Elementary School, retiring in 1999.
He was a member of the Port Allegany Honor Guard, the V.F.W. Post #6391 of Port Allegany, American Legion; Frank Burt Post #258 of Port Allegany, and the Canoe Place Fish & Game Club, .
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
one daughter: Anne M. (H. Michael) Niece-Clevenger of Lenoir, NC
one son: William "Bill" E. (Kate) Niece of Port Allegany, PA
grandson, Jeremy Niece of Port Allegany, PA; granddaughter, Danielle Niece of Pittsburgh, PA.
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will begin at 8 PM with the Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor Guard at the funeral home following services. Burial will be in the Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette, PA.
A celebration of Harry’s life will be held on Saturday, June 9, from 2-4 PM at the Port Allegany Veterans Memorial Home, 4743 Rt. 155 South, Port Allegany,PA 16743.
Memorials may be made to Port Allegany Honor Guard or the Canoe Place Fish & Game Club. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany.
Dorothy Wenzel, 103, of Galeton, PA
Dorothy Wenzel, 103, of Galeton, PA, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.
Born May 10, 1909, in Wrightsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lew and Helen (Bly) Bull. She married Gilbert Wenzel, who preceded her in death in 1971.
Dorothy was a homemaker who was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galeton for many years. She was also a member of the Rebekahs, Friend X, the Gaines Thimble Club, the Galeton Senior Center and enjoyed crafts and crocheting.
Surviving are a son, David (Jeanne) Wenzel, Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Janet Cascio, Georgetown, TX and Judith (James) Bailey, Alexandria, VA; a daughter-in-law, Delores Wenzel, Ulysses, PA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was predeceased by a son, Richard Wenzel, five sisters and four brothers. Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00pm.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Margie O. JACOBS, 88, of Coudersport, PA
Born May 10, 1924, in Galeton, PA, she was the daughter of Clayton “Pete” and Carmen Couch Osgood.
A graduate of Galeton High School, she was employed by Galeton Production for 18 years.
In 1972, in Gettysburg, PA, she married Robert F. Jacobs, who survives.
Surviving besides her husband, Robert, are: two sons, James Holleran of Wellsboro, PA and David Holleran of Coudersport, PA; two daughters, Susan L. Brown of Pearisburg, VA and Patricia Stenlund of Apple Valley, MN; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, James Osgood.
Friends may call Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Harold Kiel will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
Shinglehouse Responds To Fire Call Overnight
| 6/3/2012 | 12:31 AM | FIRE / STRUCTURE | 9871 MAINE SETTLEMENT RD | GENESEE |
Helicopter En Route For Tioga County Accident Victim
| 6/3/2012 | 11:51 AM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | CHERRY FLATS RD&ARNOT RD | CHARLESTON TWP |
12:36 PM--Wellsboro Fire Dept. is on scene at the LZ. Helicopter landed.
Environmental Advocacy Group Proposed; Meeting Monday
A
blueprint for an environmental advocacy group in Potter County will be
discussed during the next meeting of the “Water Dogs.” A corps of
citizens initially pulled together as volunteer stream and river
watchers will be asked if they’re interested in forming a “God’s Country
Environmental Coalition.”
Discussion of the plan is scheduled for 6 pm
on Monday, June 4, at the Gunzburger Building auditorium in Coudersport.
Four
committees are proposed to deal with water testing, air quality
monitoring, locating/remediating abandoned gas wells, and public
education. Loren Fitzgerald, who has been active in the Water Dogs
organization, hatched the idea for a more broadly based organization
after meeting with a representative from PennEnvironment, a statewide
environmental advocacy organization. He emphasized that the plan to
expand the local group’s mission will hinge on the potential to establish
clear, tangible goals.
The meeting is open to the public.
Nancy Eshelman: Hopeless and alone, you ended your life
Nancy Eshelman: Hopeless and alone, you ended your life
Published: Sunday, June 03, 2012, 5:04 AM
NOTE TO READERS: Angry and upset, I wrote this early last week. A couple of days later I read a report in The Patriot-News that said most suicides in the midstate are people between the ages of 40 and 60. My friend’s son fit the profile.
The question today, as it was yesterday, is why.
Why did you choose to end your life?
Why did you see no hope?
Why didn’t you turn to someone, anyone, for comfort?
I knew you before you were born. Your mother and I have been friends that long.
I watched you grow. It wasn’t always pretty.
Long, long ago, you, your sister and my two boys were a powerful posse. Although we were outnumbered, your mother and I herded the four of you. I still picture you as a quartet at the beach, sunburned, running in the sand, digging, splashing; your energy far surpassing ours.
You left us too exhausted to realize that those were the best times.
Somewhere the road divided. Two of you chose the high road. Two others took a wrong turn. We couldn’t explain it, so your mother and I would joke about the water. There was something in the water the year the two of you were born.
It wasn’t funny. We only joked to stop the flow of tears.
Problems. Always problems. Lost jobs, no jobs, visits from police, “loans” you would never repay. She knew, I knew, we could call any hour of the day or night to commiserate, to seek comfort from someone who understood.
Another call the other day. She said you were dead. I made her repeat it. Dead by your own hand. Hopeless and alone, you ended your life.
Why?
Over and over your mother told me how she had seen you a week earlier. You stopped by for a “loan.” You needed minutes for your phone because you had applied for jobs. Maybe someone would call.
She kept asking no one in particular if you had bought minutes or booze. Did she supply money for booze that increased your depression? But she didn’t know you were depressed. You didn’t tell her. Didn’t tell her about the bills, about the creditors closing in.
She would have listened. I’ve known her longer than you did. She would have hugged you, and although she shouldn’t have, she would have helped.
Your sister didn’t know either. You cut her off, probably, I think, because she took the high road and you couldn’t.
I didn’t know either. I hadn’t seen you in years. You called my son your “cousin,” but never came around when he was sick, didn’t come to his funeral.
I don’t blame you. He would have done the same had the circumstances been reversed. Your closeness, I suppose, was limited to the good times, times you were doing things you wouldn’t want your mothers to see.
I’m sick and sad. You hurt my friend and I can’t forgive that. You’ve left her with a wound that won’t heal. You left two parents, a wife, children, a sister, grandfather and more. All that collected wisdom and still no one understands.
After those times at the beach, I witnessed your tumultuous teens and twenties. You became an adult but never grew into adult responsibilities. You could never get it right, but, damn it, you should have kept trying.
Email Nancy at columnist1@verizon.net
Joy V Wolf, 77, of the Emery Towers, 2 South Ave., Bradford, PA
Joy V Wolf, 77, of the Emery Towers, 2 South Ave., Bradford, passed away, Friday, June 1, 2012 at her residence.
Born February 27, 1935, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Abraham & Edna (Mulley) Wolf.
Ms. Wolf graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1958 with a B.A. in English and Education and furthered her education in Chicago earning a M.A. in Christian Education from McCormick Theological Seminary in 1960. In 1974 she received certification in Psychotherapy from Northeastern University in DeKalb, Ill., and Forest Psychiatric Hospital in Des Plaimer, Ill., where she worked with adolescents and also in psychiatric intensive care. In 1979 she graduate from St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill. She worked in medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing in St. Francis Hospital, and Highland Park Hospital both in Evanston, IL and also in Bradford and Erie Hospitals retiring in 1994.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Northbrook, Ill, where she served as director of Christian Education. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bradford where she served as a Deacon and where she was never happier than when she was puttering about the church's kitchen.
She loved travel, mountaineering and Asian cultures, she developed a keen interest in Oriental cuisine and her home was often filled with the aromas of the Oriental fare. Having studied voice in her early years, she enjoyed singing in church choirs and choral groups. She was a voracious reader of fiction and biography and loved all dogs, large and small.
Friends are invited to attend a Memorial service on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 11:30am in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, Pastor, officiating. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials if desired may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Dogs Found Are Back With The Owner
Two dogs were found today along Route 449.
They have been reunited with their owner
Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally® (STPR®),
2 Vehicle Crash With Confinement On Fishing Creek Road in Roulette Township
Two Vehicle Crash On Fishing Creek Road
At 4:50 pm on Saturday, Roulette Fire Rescue & Ambulance and Medic 6 have been dispatched to Fishing Creek Road for a two vehicle accident with confinement.
The crash is reported to be about 2 miles past the Atkins Road.
4:56 PM--ALL OCCUPANTS OUT OF THE VEHICLES
| 5:42 PM | Fire | M6 | ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL |
| 5:42 PM | Fire | 46-6 | ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL |
| 5:43 PM | Fire | 46-7 | ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL |
Photo Posted Of Clinton County Bank Robber
Female bank robber caught on camera
June 2, 2012The Express
By JIM RUNKLE
jrunkle@lockhaven.com
LOGANTON - State police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who robbed a bank branch office Thursday afternoon in this normally quiet community just minutes from heavily traveled Interstate 80.
A surveillance photo of the armed woman was released Friday by state police, but with no additional information on their investigation.
In the photo, the woman is seen at a teller's window at First National Bank of Loganton. More...
Lost 7 month old Havanese Long Hair Puppy
Lost Please Help!
Lost 7 month old Havanese Long Hair Puppy in vicinity Of Mina Rd/Route 6 West of Coudersport. Color Black/Grey/Tan Long Hair - 7lbs Has a green bow on the top of her head. Generous Reward offered.
Call C #716-307-8290 or C #724-757-5559
Deloris E. Evingham, 72, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Deloris E. Evingham
“beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Deloris E. Evingham, 72, of Shinglehouse, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born May 12, 1940 at home on Jander Run, Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of Elno C. and Marie M. Sherwood James. On April 3, 1982 in Shinglehouse, she married Douglas W. Evingham, who survives.
Mrs. Evingham was a 1958 graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was employed for 17 years at the former Hewitt Manor Nursing Home in Shinglehouse and later for Home Health Care of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport where she lovingly tended to many patients.
She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. She was an avid collector of angels. Deloris was a dedicated journal writer. She enjoyed her flower gardens and loved holidays and family gatherings.
Surviving besides her husband and her mother of Shinglehouse, are a daughter, Jane M. Perkins of Shinglehouse; a brother Ricky E. (Ginger) James of Shinglehouse; a grandson, R. Kayle (Connie) Perkins of Shinglehouse; and a nephew.
Mrs. Evingham was predeceased by her father.
Friends may call at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 68, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
A fond memory of Deloris may be expressed at www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
Accidents with Injuries Overnight
Accidents with Injuries Overnight
| 6/2/2012 | 2:28 AM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | ROUTE 49 | HARRISON TWP |
Christopher J. Didas, 49, of 160 River Street, Apt. 102, Hornell, NY, shot himself at a pull off along Rt. 49, east of Harrison Valley, 1/2 mile west of the Potter/Tioga County line.
Didas was flown to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, where he succumbed to the wound.
Assisting Trooper Glenn C. Drake II were Tri-Town Ambulance, Harrison Valley Fire Dept. and Medic 6. The vehicle was towed by Black's Towing of Shinglehouse, PA.
Morning Crash On Steer Brook (Rt. 44 N)
| 6/2/2012 | 6:53 AM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | STEER BROOK RD | HEBRON TWP |
Photos shared courtesy Coudersport Fire Dept. Facebook
Shinglehouse Ambulance To School Street in Oswayo
At 12:21 am on Saturday, Shinglehouse Ambulance & Medic 6 have been dispatched to School Street in Oswayo for a medical emergency.
DUI Drug Charges To Be Filed By Police
DUI/Act 64 charges will be filed in District Court 55-4-01 after a Genesee man was found sitting along side of the road in physical control of his automobile.
Dustin A. Kio, 26, of 1741 Grover Hollow Road in Genesee, PA, was found by Trooper Bryan Uhl to be DUI with a controlled substance in his automobile at the intersection of Wintergreen Road and Hickox-Ulysses Road in Genesee Township at 7:38 PM on May 24, 2012.Police said he had drug paraphernalia and drugs in his possession. The drugs and drug paraphernalia were seized.
Kio was taken into custody without incident.
Trooper Finds Man DUI After Traffic Stop
A Manheim man was stopped for traffic violations on Route 6 in Pike Township on May 27th at 11:20 PM and subsequently found by State Police to be DUI (alcohol)
Edward Eugene Showers, 35, of 37 Charlotte Street, Manheim, PA, will be charged by Cpl. Jacob Rothermel through District Court 55-4-03.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Coudersport Man Facing Charges After Incident
A Coudersport Boro man was charged with Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief and DUI on Tuesday at 9:15 PM when he is alleged to have forced his way into a Hebron Township woman's residence where he was not welcome or authorized to do so.
Thomas Walter Glassmire, 41, of 307 South West Street, Coudersport, PA, will answer the charges in District Court 55-4-01 in Shinglehouse.
Trooper Neil Fausey, who investigated, also found Glassmire to also be under the influence and arrested Glassmire for DUI. He was arraigned in District Court and released on $15,000. signature bail.
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN APPALACHIAN BAT SURVEY
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN APPALACHIAN BAT SURVEY
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission biologists are seeking assistance from residents in a regional monitoring effort to collect bat maternity colony data this summer. This monitoring is especially important due to the mortalities in bat populations throughout the northeastern United States, including Pennsylvania, being caused by White-Nose Syndrome (WNS).
“WNS primarily kills during the winter, but the true impact of WNS on bat populations cannot be determined using estimates from winter hibernacula alone,” said Calvin Butchkoski, Game Commission wildlife biologist. “Pennsylvanians can help us more fully gauge the impact of WNS on the landscape by hosting a bat count this summer. We are especially urging people who have ever conducted a bat count for the Game Commission in the past to redo a count this year.”
To obtain applications and information on how to participate, visit the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and click on “Wildlife” in the menu bar at the top of the homepage, click on “Wildlife” in the drop-down menu, scroll down and choose “Pennsylvania Bats” in the Mammal section, and then click on “Appalachian Bat Count” in the Reference listing. Forms on the website guide interested participants through the steps of timing, conducting a survey and submitting their findings to the Game Commission. Scout groups, 4-H clubs, local environmental organizations, and individual homeowners can all participate in this important effort.
“Pennsylvania’s two most common bat species, the little brown bat and the big brown bat, use buildings as their summer roosts,” Butchkoski said. “Abandoned houses, barns, church steeples – and even currently-occupied structures – can provide a summer home to female bats and their young.
“Monitoring these ‘maternity colonies’ can give biologists a good idea of how bat populations in an area are doing from year to year. With the occurrence of WNS in Pennsylvania this year, monitoring these colonies is more important than ever.”
Butchkoski noted that the fieldwork isn’t difficult to do, and Pennsylvanians can play a huge role in helping the Game Commission get a better understanding of what is happening to bats this summer.
“We’re looking for some help, and we hope you’ll consider becoming part of the Appalachian Bat Count monitoring team,” Butchkoski said. “It’s a chance to make a difference for bats and to get involved in assessing the impact of WNS. Please consider lending a hand. Bats need you more than ever.”
For more information on WNS, visit the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and click on “Wildlife” in the menu bar at the top of the homepage, click on “Wildlife” in the drop-down menu, scroll down and choose “White-Nose Syndrome” in the Wildlife Disease section. To report observations of sick or multiple dead bats, go to the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and click on “Report a Sick Bat” in the “Quick Clicks” box in the right-hand column of the homepage.
Route 14 paving in Bradford County scheduled
Travel Advisory
Route 14 paving in Bradford County scheduled
A PennDOT maintenance crew in Bradford County will resurface 4.4 miles of Route 14, from 1.1 miles north of Alba to Route 3032 (Fallbrook Road) in Troy Township.
The work will take place from June 4 – 16.
Traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the work zone during daylight hours, weekdays. Flaggers will direct traffic flow. Motorists should plan for possible delays.
Former Steeler Hines Ward Recognized In PA Senate
Costa Welcomes Hines Ward to Senate
On
May 22, I had the opportunity to talk to the Senate about former
Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward. The Senate recognized his significant
charity work and his effort to remain involved in the Pittsburgh
community following his retirement from football.A resolution honoring Hines' work was voted on the floor of the Senate. » View Resolution
In a floor speech and remarks read into the Senate Journal, I noted that Hines Ward was a Super Bowl MVP who made 1000 receptions in his career. As important, I said that Hines “is a community MVP… he is an outstanding ambassador” who has “sought to make a difference in the lives of others.
“He
was voted the 2008 Walter Payton Man of the Year…works with the Helping
Hands Foundation, the Caring Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,
Salvation Army, Make a Wish, Children’s Hospital, Highmark Caring
Foundation and Pearl S. Buck Foundation.Hines Ward returned to South Korea where he was born and in 2006 he spent two months there trying to usher in a new period of political reform. He was appointed Goodwill Ambassador to South Korea.”
I noted that President Obama has called him the “Happiest Man in Football.”
Hines is, perhaps, the greatest Steeler receiver in history who came up big in the biggest games.As part of my remarks, I commented specifically on his play against Steelers’ rival Cleveland Browns, “Hines Ward is a legendary football player, who tormented the Cleveland Browns, among other teams.
"He
is a Pro-bowler, a future Hall of Famer and a legend in scholastic
sports in his home state of Georgia and at the University of Georgia.”“Hines Ward is a tremendous Steeler. He is a tremendous teammate and a tremendous person,” I said on the floor, a real community asset who has made a difference for folks in the Pittsburgh area.
Hines Ward is pictured on the Senate floor with me and several of my Senate colleagues from Allegheny County and around the state.
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