COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA for December 7, 2022
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Crossroads Project
4. Status of the RFQ for Water and Sewer Service at the Crossroads
5. Alfred State University Contract – Status Update
6. Interview Process for the Director of Economic Development
7. RFP for Strategic Plan
8. Attorney/Client Session
9. Other items
10. Adjourn
Richard E. Slaven, 92, of 26 Dairy Lane, Willow Creek, passed away, Monday, December 5, 2022, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 14, 1930, in Charleston, WV, he was a son of the late John Cyrus and Myrtle May (Cumley) Slaven. He attended Sharpsville High School.
On November 20, 1951 he enlisted into the United States Army. He served with the 73rd Tank Battalion as a Radio Operator. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on October 13, 1953.
On September 25, 1953, in St. Mary’s Church in Reynoldsville, he married Severia “Sivy” (Canton) Slaven who survives.
Richard was a salesman for several companies including, Electrolux, Thermo-Sentinel selling stainless steel cookware, and JC Penny’s. He retired from sales in 1995, later he owned and operated Slaven’s Country Cupboard for over 25 years.
He was a 63 year member of the American Legion Post 742 in Fairview, a member of the Lions Club, a founding member of the Holy Cross Church in Fairview. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, and golf.
Surviving in addition to his wife Sivy of 69 years, are two daughters, Karen (Denise Bergenty) Ralph, of Torrington CT, Terri (Gary) Stalmach, of Erie, one son, Tim Slaven, of Bradford, five grandchildren, Jennifer Ralph, Ryan Lohrer, Tyler Stalmach, Taylor Slaven, Tate Slaven and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters.
Family will receive friends on Saturday December 10, 2022, from 1pm to 3pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, followed by funeral services with Fr. Jim Gutting, of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Fairview American Legion Post 742, 7605 Maple Street, Fairview, PA 16415.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Chester J. Stull, 83, formerly of 24 Poplin Avenue, Bradford, peacefully passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 8, 1939, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Oakley J. and Isabella (Gardner) Stull. He attended Eldred and Union City Schools.
Chuck worked at the National Powder Plant in Eldred for many years.
In the past year, Chuck often talked to his daughter Tina about working as a teen at the Union City Chair Factory and summers at Canadohta Lake.
He loved the outdoors, and had a passion for hunting, fishing, camping with family and spending time with his dogs Coco and Black Tongue. His favorite topic was talking about his time on his parent’s farm in Union City. Chuck was a proud member of the NRA.
Surviving are his children, Tina (Patrick) Hubbard, of Bradford, Peter (Rhonda) Stull, of Erie, Louie Stull, of Bradford, Charlie Stull, of Bradford, and Jean Finck, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, one brother David Stull, of Corry, and several nieces and nephews.
Chuck was preceded in death by one son, John Stull, one daughter, Pam Garrett, one brother, Oakley Stull, granddaughter April Stull, grandson PJ Stull, and 3 great grandchildren.
Private services will be held for family at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to The Bradford Ecumenical Home or the McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Irving P. Woodard, 87, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (Dec. 5, 2022) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born July 10, 1935, in Pemberton, NJ, he was a son of Randolph A. and Jessie I. Phillips Woodard. On June 4, 1960, in Jamestown, NY, he married Patricia A. Anderson, who survives.
He was a graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central High School, Sinclairville, NY, class of 1958, and Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH.
He was a resident of the area for 16 years, coming from New Ringgold, PA.
Irving was a member of the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany, where he was a former elder, church treasurer, and Sunday school teacher. He was an avid wood worker & reader who enjoyed the outdoors.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Patricia, is a son, Benjamin J. (Karen) Woodard of Coatsville, PA; a daughter, Malinda R. (Scott) Loxterman of Perry, OH; 5 grandsons, 3 granddaughters; and 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Warren W. Woodard of Kennedy, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dean L. and Winston L. Woodard, and a sister, Janet R. Scholin.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials can be made to the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Comdolences can be made to: Patricia A. Woodard, 973 Lower Portage Rd., Apt.1, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Grief affects each of us differently. Feelings of loss come and go without warning, even many years after a loved one has died. Sometimes, grief can be triggered by familiar events, music, smells, foods, or photographs. The holidays—full of traditions, events, group meals, and company—can heighten or reignite these intense feelings of loss.
Here are 10 strategies to help you, or someone you love, through the holidays:
Find a healthy strategy that works for you, and most importantly, make time for yourself and your needs this holiday.
Ashley Stensland is the volunteer and bereavement coordinator for Family Hospice, Part of UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania. Family Hospice offers several ways to support you during this difficult time including support groups and memorial services. For more information on resources available in northcentral Pa., contact Ashely by calling 570-326-8952 or emailing stenslandam@UPMC.edu.
At 2:32 PM on Tuesday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to the 1800 block of Route 6 for difficulty breathing.
At 1:56 PM on Tuesday, Mansfield Fire & Ambulance have been dispatched to South Main Street near Mitchell’s Garage for a 2 vehicle crash with injury. Northbound lane is blocked.
***ATTENTION*** The Roulette Township Supervisors will have cases of water available (1 per family) at the Roulette Fire Hall beginning around 2pm. Repairs are in progress at the well and we hope to have water service restored soon. We again want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
At 1:39 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Market Street at Truck-Lite parking lot for severe difficulty breathing.
At 1:27 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance called to South West Street for a person to go to UPMC Cole.
Mildred Louise (Carey) Knowlton was born February 18, 1921, in Oil City, PA and passed peacefully on December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of T. Frank J. Carey and Mildred (Tracy) Carey. She grew up in Coudersport, PA and graduated from the Coudersport High School as the Valedictorian in 1939. Mildred worked at the Silk Mill during World War II, as a telephone operator, and at the courthouse in Coudersport, PA.
Mildred married her loving husband Wayne Knowlton, Jr. on December 16, 1946. They were married for 67 years. Wayne and Mildred moved to their home in Roulette in 1948, where they raised four children and continued to build a small home into a large home with acreage, barns, animals, and gardens.
They spent many years together bowling, playing horseshoes, and making homemade maple syrup. They were active members of the Hebron Grange 1251.
They were sports fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Pittsburgh Steelers. She loved watching NASCAR, and her favorite racer was Bill Elliott. Mildred was known for her tasty apple pies and blueberry pancakes. She was also skillful at crocheting and quilting.
Mildred was a member of the First Hebron Seventh-Day Baptist Church in Coudersport, PA. She was the Grand Marshall of Roulette Township Bicentennial Celebration in 2016. Her favorite pet was her cat, Cat, who kept her company.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband: Wayne Knowlton, Jr, in 2013; her son: Joel D. Knowlton, sisters: Rachel Kenyon, and Mary Whitehair; brothers, Albert, and Arch Carey.
She is survived by her daughter: Julie (Knowlton) Adair of Roulette PA; sons: John Knowlton of El Reno, OK and James Knowlton of Roulette, PA; grandchildren: Jennifer (Chris) Galdon of Erie, PA, William (Barbara) Adair of Lock Haven, PA, Jill (Jason) Stiteler of Pittsburgh, PA, Heather (Robert) Norris of Oklahoma City, OK, and Nicole (Christopher) Dunn of Bradford, PA; great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Galdon, Kenley Galdon, Tyler Adair, Trevor Adair, Elliot Stiteler, and Isaac Stiteler; her sister: Jean (Carey) Rennells of Jacksonville, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Her family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA with her arrangements. A private service and burial will be at Hebron Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Roulette Volunteer Ambulance Association or the Roulette Fire Department.
Genevieve M. “Jinnie” Gardner, 100, of Ridgway, PA, passed away on December 4, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
She was born on January 17, 1922 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Fred and Josephine Sodononte Assalone.
On February 10, 1945, in St. Leo’s Church, she married the late Robert E. Gardner, who preceded her in death on September 15, 2014. Together they were blessed with nearly 70 years of marriage.
Jinnie was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1940. She was a member of St. Leo’s Church and retired from Quality Components after more than 30 years of service. Jinnie loved spending time in her garden and then canning all of the riches of her garden. She was a talented quilter who also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Jinnie was a kind and thoughtful wife and mother who also loved camping.
She is survived by one daughter; Kathleen Gardner of Ridgway, as well as by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Michael, John, and Patrick Assalone, and by one sister; Lena Russell.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve M. “Jinnie” Gardner will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street. Ridgway, PA 15853 with Fr. Justin Pino as celebrant.
Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at the Krise Funeral Home from from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ridgway Library.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Raymond R. Ishman, 83, of Charlotte, NC and previously Sheffield, PA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
He was born on Nov. 26, 1939, in Barnett Twp., Forest County, PA the son of the late Alexander and Julia (Haight) Ishman. He married Linda Eckstrom on August 27, 1977.
They were happily married for 31 years before her passing on November 12, 2008.
Ray worked as a Journeyman Machinist in the aerospace industry prior to his retirement.
Surviving relatives include six sons, Randy, Ray Jr., Chris (Rachel), Joshua (Amanda), Kyle (Jessica), and Alexander (Brandi); one daughter, Nicole; three grandchildren, Caleb, Eric and Marissa and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, his wife Linda, and son Dennis.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, with the Rev. Calvin Cook, officiating.
Interment will be in Gibbs Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
At 1:05 PM on Tuesday, Roulette ambulance has been called to Lyman Road West for a public assist.
At 12:27 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Cherry Springs Lane for a woman ill.
COUDERSPORT, Pa., Dec. 6, 2022 – UPMC Cole Place is seeking vendors for a small craft bazaar for residents. The bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will be held at UPMC Cole Place, 1001 East 2nd St., Coudersport.
Vendors are invited to share their wares providing residents the opportunity to shop for their friends and loved ones just in time for the holidays. Small tables will be provided. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Heidi Reese, activities associate/lead, UPMC Cole Place, at reesehe@upmc.edu or 274-9300 ext. 1267.
The Education Council has an opening for a part-time Career and Vocational Mentor (“Mentor”). If you enjoy working with students and would welcome the opportunity to have a positive impact on the next generation, this position may be a good fit for you!
The Career Mentor Program was developed to help all students establish career paths and connections before they leave school. Mentors work closely with school counselors in school districts to introduce students to career opportunities. They assist school counselors with career activities and help develop opportunities for job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, mock interviews, and more. Mentors coordinate guest speakers within the school environment to improve the students’ knowledge about specific career paths, such as required education or training, salary, duties, etc. They also assist with completing end of school year surveys with graduating high school seniors.
Mentors are passionate and self-motivated. Their job is interesting, and they make a difference in the lives of students. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mr. Bob Wicker, Business Education Liaison, Potter County Education Council, at (814) 274-4877.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network and local police urged everyone to designate a sober driver for their holiday celebrations at an event held today in Founders Hall at the Lock Haven Clearfield Campus. As part of their Operation Safe Holiday messaging, they also encouraged everyone to buckle up through the holiday season and year-round.
As part of the event, PennDOT distributed literature on the legal and social consequences of DUI. They also gave attendees the chance to complete puzzles while wearing Drunk Busters impairment simulation goggles.
The Holiday Season Impaired Driving Campaign kicked off Wednesday, November 23, and continues through Sunday, January 1, 2023. Pennsylvania State Police and municipal police departments statewide will participate, conducting high visibility enforcement efforts such as roving DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints in hopes of reducing the number of fatal and suspected serious injury crashes involving an impaired driver.
According to 2021 PennDOT data, there were 1,276 crashes involving an impaired driver across Pennsylvania during the holiday travel period that began the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and continued through January 2, 2022. There were 41 fatalities in those crashes.
For more information on impaired driving, visit http://www.penndot.pa.gov/safety.
Bradford, PA – Before the start of the holiday season, staff at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) coordinated the annual “Knock Out Hunger” food drive. The drive ran from Monday, October 10 through Tuesday, November 8.
Employees at BRMC collected many non-perishable food items including cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruits, pastas, rice, boxed turkey stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, boxed mac and cheese, and baby items including diapers, wipes, and formula.
Different hospital departments were involved with decorating shopping carts to compete amongst each other to collect the greatest number of items for the drive. The shopping carts were displayed in the main lobby of the hospital throughout the drive with various themes.
This year BRMC had a record number of departments participate which collected a total of 980 items. These items were donated and delivered to the local YWCA and The Friendship Table.
“We’re happy to do our part to help knock out hunger in our own community,” said Dave Monroe, chief administrative officer, BRMC. “There are so many people in our community, in our own backyard, who deal with food insecurity. That’s why our Meals on Wheels program here at BRMC and running these food drives are critical to help these struggling individuals.”
The Meals on Wheels program is coordinated through BRMC and provides nutritious hot meals for homebound clients five days per week with volunteers delivering meals directly to clients’ homes. Meals are also available throughout the weekend upon request. For more information on the program, or to become a volunteer, call (814) 362-8288.
The holidays are upon us and for some that can bring added anxiety and stress. Our mood can be affected by less sunlight during winter, busy schedules, social events, travel, shopping or financial pressures, consuming more food and alcohol but doing less exercise. Also, the loss of a loved one can make us sad especially during this time of the year.
Dickinson Center’s (DCI) Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services team is currently focusing on National Stress-free Family Holiday Month. Hopefully, some of their following tips will help your wellbeing and mental health this season.
· These three things can have a significant impact on how you handle stress, as well as affect your overall mood: Eat healthy, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.
· Practice patience and forgiveness. You are not perfect, neither is anyone else.
· Take a break from social media. Remember, all is not always as it seems. Do something else you enjoy such as listen to music, read, bake, take a walk, play with a pet.
· Create a realistic budget for the amount of money that you can afford to spend on food, gifts or other holiday items. A to-do list might help keep things simple as well.
· Show self-care by relaxing, take a spa day, try to be present in the moment including enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays.
If you or someone you know is struggling during this time, is feeling lonely or depressed, help is available. Local Crisis Assistance Centers may be called at 1.866.957.3224 in Potter County and 1.800.652.0562 in Elk & Cameron counties. Dial 988 for National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Of course, in any type of emergency, immediately call 911.
On behalf of DCI’s Site-based Psych Rehab team, enjoy safe, healthy and happy holidays!
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Dec. 6, 2022 – UPMC Williamsport, part of the UPMC Magee-Womens network, has been recognized as a 2022-2023 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.
“UPMC women’s health services have a long-standing history of quality in our region connecting women in all stages of life with compassionate and experienced providers for many years.,” said Brenda Terry-Manchester, director, Women’s Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This recognition honors the efforts made by our team members that continue in their commitment of providing the highest-quality maternity care to our neighbors, family members and the communities we serve. As part of the UPMC Magee-Womens family, we’re adding on to our legacy – advancing treatment options, expanding services, and taking the high standard of maternity care and women’s services we’re known for in the region to a new level.”
In addition to UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital of Pittsburgh also have been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care.
“We provide maternity care throughout all the regions that UPMC serves via our women’s health service line, and we are honored to provide our expectant parents with safe, high-quality patient experiences,” said Richard Beigi, M.D., president of UPMC Magee. “It’s a privilege to serve our communities in this manner, and we take this responsibility very seriously.”
The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 650 hospitals that provide high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies for its 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Fewer than half of all hospitals that offer maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.
To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, hospitals had to excel on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, among other measures.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products.
