Coudersport Ambulance to Cole Manor
At 3:45 PM on Sunday, Coudersport ambulance has been called to Cole Manor for a person to go to UPMC Cole.
January 2023
Freedom Returns Under Rush Racing Series Banner for 2023
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| FREEDOM RETURNS UNDER HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES BANNER FOR 2023; LATE MODELS TO BE SANCTIONED AFTER A 6-YEAR ABSENCE; PRO MODS TO BE SANCTIONED FOR THE 1ST TIME |
| By Mike Leone (January 29, 2023) – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
 (Delevan, NY)…The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is excited to announce that Freedom Motorsports Park has signed on as a weekly-sanctioned track for 2023. The 1/3-mile western New York dirt track operated by Bob Reis will have both its Late Model and Pro Mod divisions sanctioned for Friday night competition. Freedom, which was one of the original four weekly tracks that ran Late Models when Chevrolet Performance crate engine racing debuted in the Northeast in 2007, and was previously under the RUSH banner for its Late Model division from 2014 through 2016. After a six-year absence, RUSH will sanction the Late Model division at Freedom, and for the first time ever the Pro Mod division will be sanctioned by RUSH. “We’re excited to have Freedom back under the RUSH banner,” stated RUSH Director Vicki Emig. “This will be a great addition for western New York racers to add an additional night of competition to accumulate RUSH points and for those racers that have been Freedom regulars to take part in our point funds. The Pro Mod racers will now have a three-night circuit in the region as Freedom will join up with Stateline on Saturday nights and Bradford on Sunday nights.” RUSH Late Model member racers will be able to participate at Freedom in 2023 and be eligible for all of the programs including the National Weekly Series Championship, “Track Pack Bonus” program, and the “Futures Cup” for those eligible racers. While membership is not mandatory to compete in any RUSH-sanctioned event, membership also includes a $100,000 excess participant accident policy, which is over and above drivers’ health insurance and speedways’ participant accident policy. The “Track Pack Bonus” is offered to all RUSH weekly-sanctioned speedways, and once again in 2023 will award $2,500 that each track’s top six member racers will share. The 2023 RUSH member champion at Freedom will earn $1,000 with $500 for second, $400 for third, $300 for fourth, $200 for fifth, and $100 for sixth. RUSH Pro Mod racers compete for a 20-position, $15,000+ Weekly Series Championship that pays $3,500 to-win. Eligible teenagers can also compete for the “Futures Cup” Championship. Late Model and Pro Mod racers that are not currently on the RUSH driver/owner contact list, should contact the RUSH Office to be added by providing your name, address, phone # and e-mail to info@rushracingseries.com or by calling 724-964-9300. Freedom is located at 11099 Bixby Hill Road, Delevan, New York 14042. Their website is www.freedommotorsportspark.com. Like them on Facebook by searching for Freedom Motorsports Park. The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, TBM Brakes, Performance Bodies & Parts, Racing Electronics, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Landrum Performance Spring, Ontime Body & Graphic, Sherwood Wheels, Precise Racing Products, Velocita-USA, Novus Home Mortgage Hermitage, Wedge Motorsports, 3C Graphix, D&V Jewelers, DrumPreserve, CrateInsider.com, Marthinsen & Salvitti Insurance Group and Terry Bowser Excavating. E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on Twitter @RUSHLM. |
Coudersport Ambulance to Kio Road
At 2:39 PM on Sunday, Coudersport ambulance has been called to Kio Road for a woman fallen.
K9S SEARCH LOCAL SCHOOL JANUARY 29, 2023
(ELDRED, Pennsylvania): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, on Friday, January 27, 2023, McKean County Detectives along with officers with the McKean County Drug Task Force did a sweep of the Otto-Eldred High School.
This was a planned event done at the request of school administration. The dogs are used as a tool to assist the school administration with deterring drugs from being brought onto school property.
Canine units from the McKean County Drug Task Force and the Bradford City Police Department led the search.
Pictured are K9s Rigby and Duke with their handlers – Officer Dakota Eaton and Sergeant Seth Shephard.
Any administrator who would like to arrange a search of their facility is invited to contact the McKean County Detective K9 Unit, Chief Ryan Yingling, at (814)887-3312.
Source: McKean County District Attorney’s Office
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/k9s-search-local-school
Cheryl C. Synder, 74, of Warren, PA
Cheryl C. Synder, 74, of Warren, PA, fought a five-month cancer battle valiantly and passed from this earth and into the arms of Jesus on January 28, 2023, at Warren General Hospital.
Born on October 8, 1948, she was adopted by Charles and Lillian (Schell) Camp of Pittsfield, PA. She grew up in Pittsfield on her parents’ dairy farm. She graduated from Youngsville High School in 1966.
Cheryl worked at the New Process Company and at the State Hospital after high school. She served customers at several different restaurants in Warren before retiring from Legends Restaurant. Cheryl also worked as a CNA in several different nursing homes, caring for elderly patients who were dear to her heart.
A daily testament of God’s redeeming grace, Cheryl was a member of the Warren Wesleyan Church, serving on the Missions Board and Women’s Ministry Committee. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being in church, reading, lunching with friends, and dog/cat sitting for family and friends.
Cheryl is survived by her three children, William Burrows of Warren, Lisa (Patrick) Jordan of Warren, and Lynn (William) Shultz of Sheffield; five grandchildren, Scott and Mitchell Jordan, Jordan and Johnathan (Kylee) Burrows, and Lillian Shultz; her siblings, Frances Lester, James Camp, and Harold (Nancy) Camp; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Graham whom she married in 1986, brothers Charles and Howard Camp, and sister-in-law Jean Camp.
Cheryl loved well and let her light shine for Jesus everywhere she went and no matter how she felt. She leaves behind a legacy of love, grace, and kindness.
Friends will be received at the Warren Wesleyan Church, 602 4th Ave., Warren, PA, on Thursday February 2, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow there at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Kyle Pollen, officiating assisted by Pastors Carles and Jo Moore. Burial will be in Garland Presbyterian Cemetery, Garland, PA.
Memorial contributions for Cheryl may be sent to Warren Wesleyan Church, 602 4th Ave. or to Warren Public Library, 205 Market St. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Wendy S. KINNEY, 74, of Scio, NY
Wendy S. KINNEY, 74, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital after a long fight with cancer.
Born December 7, 1948, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Jack and Shirley Taber Burr. On August 2, 1969, in Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville, she married Jack W. Kinney, who survives.
A graduate of Scio Central School and Continental School of Beauty in Olean, she was employed by LaGra Salon in Wellsville and the U.S. Postal Service in Scio. She retired after serving as Scio Town Clerk.
Wendy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Scio, member and past president of Scio Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and was a past Cub Scout Master for Pack 746. She was an avid Bills Fan, “Go Bills!”
Surviving besides her husband of 53 ½ years, Jack, are: three children, Keven (Lisa) Kinney of Lady Lake, FL, Jeffrey (Dominique) Kinney of Bolivar, and Michele (Andrew) Astry of Noblesville, IN; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters, Cheryl (Richard) Holden of Hamburg and Pam Carapella of Westfield; a brother, Jack Burr of Palm Springs, CA; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Gail Rounsville.
Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Burrville Cemetery, Caneadea on May 27, 2023.
Memorials may be made to Burrville Cemetery, c/o Allegany First F.C.U., P.O. Box 300, Filmore, NY 14735 or Scio Volunteer Fire Department, 3459 CR 10, Scio, NY 14880. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Connie Marie Shepard (Foust), 72, New Bloomfield, PA, Former Millport, PA Resident
Connie Marie Shepard (Foust) died at her home in New Bloomfield, PA, on January 27, 2023.
She was diagnosed with late stage cancer in August 2022, and fought to celebrate 7 out of her 8 living grand-childrens’ birthdays, her 72nd birthday, her 53rd wedding anniversary with her husband Brian, Thanksgiving with her entire family including with her first great grand-child, her last Christmas and New Year’s. Her strength and love touched her family and caregivers as she fought to give loved ones beautiful final memories.
She was born September 30, 1950, in Alba, PA. Her parents were Richard and Doris Foust. She graduated from Troy High School in Bradford County, PA, where she played tenor saxophone in marching and concert bands. One of her fondest memories was of playing in Atlantic City, NJ, with her high school dance band. She attended business school in Williamsport, PA, where she met her beloved husband Brian. She married Brian F. Shepard on November 15, 1969, in Alba, PA. He survives and misses her with all his heart.
They enjoyed vacationing together particularly the times they spent at the ocean and beach. Her commitment to loving her children and caring for her husband always gave Brian comfort and joy. He appreciated and did not take for granted her wonderful cooking, homemaking, and devotion to him, their children, and grandchildren. They lived their first 40 years together in Millport, PA, in Potter County before moving to Carlisle, PA, then New Bloomfield, PA, for the last 15 years. Connie professed faith in Jesus Christ as a child. Though she faced many challenges to her faith throughout her life she continued to reaffirm her faith in Christ as her savior until she died.
Connie was first and foremost Mom to her three sons, Michael (Sarah) of Scottsdale, AZ, Brian L (Kathy) of New Bloomfield, PA, and Bradley (Denise) of New Bloomfield, PA. She lived to care for and love her sons and then eventually their grandchildren. They were her pride, joy, and love of her life next to her husband Brian. She never missed one of their wrestling, cross-country, baseball, or track competitions. She hand made their Halloween costumes, baked them their favorite treats, comforted them when they were hurt, celebrated their successes, and sacrificed selflessly to support them through college and into successful executive careers.
She was a full time homemaker during her sons’ younger years and worked outside the home later in retail, candle making, home services, and found joy and success at Adelphia Communications in service and sales work. She was an amazing cook, baker, and crafter. She celebrated and made every birthday and holiday special for her sons and then her grandchildren. The love she gave to each member of her family is the amazing legacy she leaves. Rummy, marbles, Payday and Yahtzee games, hand made gifts, warm hugs in good and bad times, spaghetti and movie night at her house, baking and cooking their favorite foods with each grandchild, seeing the Rose Bowl and each grandchild’s sporting events, were her joy and the treasured legacy she leaves her deeply beloved grandchildren. She loved each of them so hard. Words cannot describe the depth of her deep and abiding love for each of these special grandchildren. They warmed her heart and brightened every day for her.
In addition to her husband and sons, she is survived by her grandchildren Emma (Collin) Vakos, Kirkland Shepard, Henry Shepard, Logan Shepard, Charles Shepard, Linsay Shepard, Aden..Shepard, and Evan Shepard. She lost her baby grandson George Shepard and always celebrated his birthday and Christmas. She lived after her cancer diagnosis to see her recently born great grandchild William Reese Vakos and found so much joy Facetiming him and his mother Emma in her final months. She is also survived by her brothers Robert Foust and Randy Foust of Canton, PA, brother-in-law Larry Hall of Troy, PA, and nephews Nathan Hall, Jason Foust, and niece Nicole Carey.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved siblings Richard (Rick) Foust and sister Joann Hall.
Family visitation and memorial services will be held at Boyer Family Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 3 pm for family visitation and remembrance and memorial service at 4 pm.
The Boyer Family is honored to handle the arrangements for the Shepard Family.
Wildcat Weekly Highlights 2022-23
Penn College women’s basketball, wrestlers go 2-0
Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball and wrestling teams both posted 2-0 records this past week.
FLASHBACK
Women’s basketball
Penn College led for all but 59 seconds during a 68-55 win at Penn State Abington on Tuesday.
Kayleigh Miller, of Sayre, paced the Wildcats with a game-high 20 points, while Rachel Teats, of Middleburg, finished with 15 points and Lexi Troup, of Huntingdon, scored 14.
At SUNY Morrisville on Saturday, Penn College completed a perfect week with a 67-63 overtime win that avenged a 15-point Jan. 14 home loss to Morrisville. Penn College now is 5-4 in the UE and 6-12 overall.
Tied at 53 after regulation, the Wildcats outscored the Mustangs 14-10 in the OT, with Lexi Troup netting eight of her 11 points.
Emily Pardee, of Williamsport, and Miller both finished with 14 points for Penn College, while Ja’Quela Dyer, of Dover, Delaware, added 12 points.
UE standings through Sunday: Penn State Harrisburg 8-1, SUNY Morrisville 8-2, St. Mary’s (Md.) College 7-2, Lancaster Bible College 6-3, Penn College 5-4, Gallaudet University 4-5, Penn State Abington 3-7, Penn State Berks 1-9, Wells College 0-9.
Emporium Ice Rink To Open Sunday, February 5th
The ice rink in downtown Emporium will have its grand opening Sunday, February 5. The rink was installed and filled over the past week. Representatives from the Cameron County chamber of Commerce and Smoker Logging hope the sub-freezing temperatures will create the perfect conditions for skating.
Those with skates to swap, loan or sell are invited to be at the downtown rink Sunday at noon. Fire rings will be stacked with wood, and grills will be available for those wishing to bring hot dogs. Rich Valley Wines will have their downtown location open for warm drinks.
The rink located in the center of Emporium is a skate at your own risk facility.
DNA IDs Woman Killed in 1987 Turnpike Crash
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop T announced today it closed a 35-year-old case by identifying the victim of a fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Linda Jean McClure, 26, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, was a passenger in a tractor-trailer that crashed at mile marker 119.4 eastbound, in Stoneycreek Township, Somerset County, on October 22, 1987. The tractor-trailer caught fire after striking the fuel tank of another semi-trailer truck, killing McClure and her driver.
While police immediately identified the truck driver as a California man, his passenger remained unknown despite multiple attempts to identify her. In August 2022, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission agreed to pay for forensic genetic genealogy DNA testing.
Once funding for the testing was secured, the Pennsylvania State Police teamed up with Othram to help establish an identity for the unknown woman or to at least identify a nearest living relative. Forensic evidence was sent to Othram’s lab in The Woodlands, Texas where forensic scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to produce a genealogical profile for the unknown female. Othram’s genealogy team then produced investigative leads from this profile.
PSP Troop T investigators continued their investigation and determined that the woman was McClure. McClure’s family told investigators they last communicated with her in the late 1980s. She was not reported as missing to law enforcement.
Her brother submitted a DNA sample for comparison, which confirmed McClure was the victim of the crash.
“There were many obstacles in this case but none that deterred the outcome,” said Major Michael Carroll, Commander of PSP Area II. “I commend the troopers who remained dedicated to their duty and ultimately brought closure to this case.”
“The Pennsylvania Turnpike is pleased we were able to support the State Police on this cold case,” said Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. “We hope that this revelation provides long overdue comfort to Ms. McClure’s family.”
Eliot Ness Fest Bootlegger’s Ball Fundraiser
The first annual Eliot Ness Fest Bootlegger’s Ball Fundraiser at the Hotel Crittendon on January 14, 2023, was a smashing success! Great food, great music, costumes… who could ask for more? Make plans to attend next year’s event! (Tentatively planned for February 17, 2024)
More Photos HERE
Brenda K. Nellis, 60, a longtime resident of Eldred, PA.
Brenda K. Nellis “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”
Brenda K. Nellis, 60, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 26, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, March 6, 1962 in Warren, Ohio, she was a daughter of Kenneth and Augusta “Aggie” Howard King.
Brenda was a graduate of Jamestown Community College in Olean, N.Y., receiving her Associates Degree in Human Resources. She was employed as a CNA at both the Bradford Manor and the Bradford Ecumenical Home. For a short period of time Brenda was employed at Walmart in Bradford until retiring due to ill health.
She enjoyed crocheting. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are five children, Harry W. Williams II of Eldred, Samantha L. Galchick of Salem, Ohio, and Justin H. (Britany) Williams, James B. Nellis, and Quentin K. Nellis, all of Eldred; six grandchildren; three siblings, Earl (Karen) King of Jamestown, Pa. and Carl (Kathy) King and Ruth (Pete) Melson, both of the State of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Brenda was predeceased by her parents.
Family and friends are invited to call from 11am to 12 noon on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. A service will follow at 12 noon where family and friends will have the opportunity to share stories and memories of Brenda in a casual setting.
Her ashes will be lovingly buried under a Cherry Blossom tree on her property.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, 497 PA-244, Oswayo, PA 16915.
Brenda’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Brenda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Sharon L. Swartzfager, 81, of Smethport, PA.
Sharon L. Swartzfager, 81, of Smethport, passed away Wednesday (January 25, 2023) at her residence, surrounded by her children.
She was born November 19, 1941 in Cyclone, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Powers) Swartzfager.
Sharon was a graduate of Smethport High School and was employed at Ethan Allen of Eldred for over 35 years. She worked in home health care for Community Nurses, a profession well-suited to her caring nature.
She is survived by:
One daughter: Deb (Jessica Lee) Fenstermaker of Washington, D.C. Four sons: Larry (Bonnie) Fenstermaker of Hesston, KS, Art (Pam) Fenstermaker of Smethport, Joe (Lori LaBella) Fenstermaker of Olean, NY, and Don (Darlene) Fenstermaker of Rochester, NH
Grandchildren: Joshua Fenstermaker, Olivia Blaylock, Debra Lynch, Breanna Fenstermaker, and Robbie Cornock Several great grandchildren
Siblings: Dorothy Maholic of Bradford, William Swartzfager of West Henrietta, NY, Mary O’Connell of Lewis Run, Dennis Swartzfager of New Bethlehem, PA and Julie Glenn of Ohio
In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, John, and Brian Swartzfager, and sister Cindy Fitzgerald.
There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 in Crosby, PA on Saturday, February 4 from 1-4 PM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to VNA of Northwest PA, 1223 E. Main St., P.O. Box 465, Bradford, PA 16701 or the American Cancer Society (cancer.org). Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
New York Couple: Travel is Worth it for Quality Orthopaedic Care
Bonnie and Joe Collins met UPMC orthopaedic surgeon Terrance Foust, DO, a decade ago. The couple from Scio, New York, were seeking treatment for Bonnie.
She’d been having shooting pain in her legs for weeks. “I didn’t say anything until it got so bad that I couldn’t walk,” Bonnie says. She went to a local orthopaedic clinic, where a physician assistant immediately flagged Dr. Foust.
Four vertebrae in Bonnie’s back had smooshed together, with her spinal cord caught inside. “They had no idea what happened,” she says, but there was a genuine concern about paralysis. Dr. Foust told her she would need surgery.
The idea of surgery — which included placing a titanium cage in her back — scared her. But it went as planned in 2011, and she hasn’t had any problems since.
Unfortunately, her husband Joe’s problems were just beginning.
An auto-mechanic who has spent his life working on concrete floors, Joe had increasingly unmanageable pain in both his knees. “Dr. Foust had once been my savior,” Bonnie says. “So, when Joe needed relief from knee pain, there was nowhere else we considered but UPMC Orthopaedic Care in Coudersport.”
The same was true when Joe needed a knee implant replaced in 2021 because of a rare blood infection. And when he needed shoulder replacement surgery in 2022 — which UPMC orthopaedic surgeon Bradley Giannotti, MD, performed.
At about 50 minutes away, Coudersport is not the closest hospital for Bonnie and Joe, but they have continued to come to UPMC Cole because they trust the care they have received here.
Double Knee Replacement Surgery
Joe and Bonnie have been running Collins Automotive, an auto repair business, for 35 years. Their son, Ryan, has worked with Joe for the past 25 years, and Bonnie has done the books. It’s a true family endeavor for this couple, married for 51 years.
Joe loves what he does — at 70, he still works every day — but it can be hard on the body. Long hours of bending, reaching, squatting, and standing on concrete aren’t friendly to his joints.
But when Joe got a Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2013, replacing his knees took on a new urgency. He had been getting cortisone shots and wearing knee braces to get by, but that was no longer enough.
Because Parkinson’s can affect mobility, having solid and pain-free knees were important. “Dr. Foust thought I should have them replaced as soon as possible before the disease progressed,” Joe says.
Joe had his bilateral knee replacement surgery in 2014. He credits much of his success to the patient education his team did, including explaining the benefits of pre-operative exercises.
Joe did everything the physical therapist prescribed, from stretches and lunges to leg lifts. “I think doing the exercises helped me recover more quickly,” he says. He knows people who skipped the exercises and had more pain after surgery and longer recoveries.
A Rare Infection and Replacing a Knee Joint Implant
In the summer of 2019, Joe woke up in the middle of the night to find his left knee severely swollen. By morning, he could barely move at all. “I had no strength and I was very sick,” he says.
He had a rare infection in his blood from a streptococcus bacteria called granulicatella adiacens. “They had no idea how I got it,” he says.
To treat it, Joe received a strong antibiotic called vancomycin through an IV twice a day for an hour for eight weeks. He recovered fully, but when his left knee started hurting badly two years later, he knew he needed to visit Dr. Foust.
Dr. Foust found that the implant had loosened up inside the knee and needed another replacement. As with the first knee replacement, Bonnie helped him do physical therapy at home after consulting with the therapist.
Knowing their son could keep the business running while Joe was out gave them peace of mind. But Joe was eager to return to work — which he did full-time by eight weeks.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Recently, a partial rotator cuff tear had long been causing Joe pain. As arthritis attacked his left shoulder, his range of motion decreased. Working was becoming impossible.
So, Joe returned to Coudersport, where Dr. Foust referred him to Dr. Giannotti. “If he recommended Dr. Giannotti, that was good enough for us,” Bonnie says.
They completely trust Dr. Giannotti, who performed Joe’s total shoulder replacement in April 2022. “I have almost 100% range of motion with the shoulder now, and no pain,” Joe says.
As before, he followed all pre-op and post-op protocols and completely recovered. “My shoulder and knee surgeries haven’t limited me,” Joe says.
He does all his lawn work, splits wood, and runs chainsaws. He rides his snowmobile, four wheeler, shows his classic Mustangs at area car shows, and plays with his five grandchildren. He continues to see Dr. Foust for issues that creep up, like a recent bout with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Why They’ll Always Call Coudersport Home
“Dr. Foust isn’t just a doctor. He’s a people person,” Bonnie says. “Every time I see him, I hug him and tell him I love him.”
Their loyalty extends beyond Dr. Foust and Dr. Giannotti to all the practitioners and staff at Coudersport. “They’re all there to make sure you feel taken care of,” Joe says. “Nobody there just acts like they’re there because it’s a job.”
Everyone at the hospital is always friendly and courteous. “The professionalism is outstanding,” Bonnie says. “And Dr. Foust,” she says, “Well, he’s our angel.”
WATCH WILDLIFE ROUND THE CLOCK FROM HOME
Eagles and snow geese and bears, oh my! You can watch all of them this winter, anywhere you go, through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s round-the-clock livestreams.
A new 24-7 livestream from a black bear den in Pike County launched this week, bringing to four the number of livestreams the Game Commission plans to run into the spring of 2023. Also showing are the Farm Country Eagle Livestream, which provides a bird’s-eye view into a long-established nest in a giant sycamore overlooking scenic farmland, the ever-popular Hanover, Pa. Eagle Livestream and the agency’s Snow Goose Livestream capturing the migratory action at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
This is the first time since 2021 the Game Commission is offering livestream viewers an up-close look inside a black bear den. Bears den each winter, but few of them in known spots where cameras can be installed and footage streamed to viewers.
Luckily, the opportunity has presented itself again, and the Game Commission is proud to bring the livestream back, said the agency’s Information and Education Director Steve Smith.
“While all of our wildlife livestreams are popular with viewers, there’s nothing like watching and listening to bear cubs as they begin to explore their surroundings and, ultimately, emerge from the den with their mothers to see their new world in Penn’s Woods,” Smith said. “We’re glad to bring back this livestream for 2023 and offer it alongside our annual wintertime wildlife cams, all of which entertain and educate viewers, and give them a whole new appreciation for wildlife.”
The livestreams are a collaborative effort by the Game Commission, HDOnTap and Comcast Business. HDOnTap provides the streaming services and Comcast Business provides the internet connectivity for the two eagle cameras.
“HDOnTap is thrilled to partner with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for the return of the bear den cam. Watching the sow raise her cubs is a rare and beautiful experience. The bear cam is a staff favorite, it’s a joy to watch the cubs play, learn and grow every day, and we know viewers feel the same,” said Kate Alexander of HDOnTap.
All of these livestreams can be viewed directly at HDOnTap.com or through www.pgc.pa.gov.
Pennsylvania’s black bears usually are born in January and begin walking in about eight weeks. They leave the den when 3 months old. During the 2019 run of the black bear livestream, the bears left their den on April 11. In 2021, their departure date was March 24.
Bald eagles typically lay eggs in mid-February and, if the eggs are viable, they’ll hatch in mid- to late March, with young fledging in June, but continuing to stop back at the nest.
Snow goose migration typically peaks at Middle Creek from mid-February to March.
For more information on these species and others, visit www.pgc.pa.gov.
DEP Releases Final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan and Online Atlas of Water Resources and Use
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today released the final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan and an interactive online atlas of statewide water resources and use trends to inform leaders’ decision making and educate Pennsylvanians on sustainable use of our lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
“While Pennsylvania is a water-rich state, our water resources are affected by many factors, including the warming climate, increased development, and others,” said DEP Acting Secretary Rich Negrin. “The State Water Plan helps leaders understand how these factors can affect water resources and make planning decisions that protect this precious natural resource for all Pennsylvanians.”
The final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan follows announcement of the draft plan in August and public feedback. The DEP Water Use and Planning Section developed the plan in collaboration with more than 100 water resources professionals who served on a statewide committee and six regional committees.
The plan recommends 100 actions statewide in areas such as floodplain and stormwater management, water withdrawal policy, contaminants of emerging concern, and others.
It also recommends actions tailored to each of six water planning regions across Pennsylvania: the Great Lakes basin and the Upper/Middle Susquehanna, Lower Susquehanna, Potomac, Ohio, and Delaware river basins.
The online water atlas shares data on statewide water use from 2008 to 2020. Overall water use in Pennsylvania decreased 33 percent, as daily withdrawals declined from 7.8 billion to 5.2 billion gallons per day in this time period. Closure of some coal-burning power plants was the primary reason for the decline, followed by reduced water use by some large manufacturers. However, overall water use varied by region, for example, water use ticked up in the Potomac region.
Designed to be not only a planning tool, but also an educational resource, the water atlas provides information on many other factors that may negatively or positively affect the quality and quantity of water resources in Pennsylvania.
Since the 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan isn’t regulatory, the next step is educational outreach to inform legislative, government, advocacy, and business leaders on how they may implement the strategies and actions to benefit all members of their communities.
Pennsylvania Act 220 of 2002 requires DEP to develop updates to the State Water Plan every five years.
Cameron County Chamber Teams up With Goblins Chocolates
Valentine’s Day tradition continues as the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce brings St Marys chocolatier, Goblins Chocolates to the county. Goblin’s is a family owned business making delicious confections from their home. This year not only will chocolate dipped strawberries be available but the chamber is brining boxed chocolates to the Cameron County Artisan Center.
Wandering turtles will be available for $12.00, 4-packs of truffles priced at $7.50, coconut hedgehogs offered for $17.50, peanutbutterflies also $17.50 and dark chocolate sea salted caramels priced at $16.00. Strawberries can be ordered in dark, white or milk chocolate. They are packaged as 6 for $24.00 or a dozen for $30.00.
Orders will be accepted through February 4. Pick up will be available starting Friday February 10.
Eldred Dispatched For Electric Lines Down
At 2:00 PM on Saturday, Eldred Fire Dept. dispatched to 1122 Barden Brook Road for electric lines down.
PA Dept of Agriculture Weekly Roundup
 Pennsylvania Poultry Owners Should Take Steps Now To Protect Flocks Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza As spring wild bird migration nears, Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield remind poultry owners to protect their flocks, and their neighbors’ flocks, along with the commonwealth’s economy, against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) by remaining vigilant and reviewing and implementing strong biosecurity plans and practices.Read More |
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| Shapiro Administration Awards $200,000 To Grow Hemp Industry; Invites Proposals For $392,000 In Grants Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $200,000 in grants to three agriculture nonprofits to fund projects aimed at growing fiber and food hemp markets, sales and awareness in Pennsylvania. Redding also called for proposals from marketing and promotion non-profits for an additional $392,000 in grants to be awarded in March 2023.Read More |
 Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New Office of Transformation and Opportunity to Spur Economic Growth, Create Jobs, and Foster Innovation in Pennsylvania On January 24, 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will have a seat at the table representing Pennsylvania agriculture as part of the Economic Development Strategy Group.See More |
| Department Of Human Services Alerts Pennsylvanians About The End Of Emergency Allotment And Other SNAP Changes, Urges Support Of Charitable Food Network Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh advised Pennsylvanians of upcoming changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Due to passage of the recent federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, starting in March, SNAP recipient households will no longer receive the Emergency Allotment (EA) additional payment created during the COVID-19 public health emergency and will resume receiving one SNAP payment per month. This change will happen for all SNAP recipients, with households receiving letters via mail about the change in SNAP payments. Read More |
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 While in Lancaster County, Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding attended Univest’s Agriculture Summit. During the event, he had the chance to recap the past year and the challenges that were brought on with a focus on the future.See More |
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| The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. For America’s farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity. Response Deadline: February 2023Learn More |
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| PA Preferred Organic and ESI need your input! Join PA Preferred Organic and Econsult Solutions (ESI) for one of two virtual roundtable discussions on Organic Farming in Pennsylvania. These interactive roundtables will focus on the launch of PA Preferred and ESI’s new analysis on the Economic Impact and Future of Organic Agriculture in Pennsylvania. We need to hear from you about the future of Organic Agriculture in PA, what role the Commonwealth should play, and the opportunities and challenges for agriculture producers. Sign up for one of the roundtables at the links below: |
| Dairy Processing Research & Development Innovation Grant – Now Open This grant focuses on the implementation of community- and climate-forward dairy production. Grants will range from $15,000 to $75,000 with a 25% (cash or in-kind) match commitment required. Licensed dairy processors and producer associations from the Northeast are invited to apply. Educational or research institutions may apply but are required to partner with a minimum of two Northeast-based dairy processors. Deadline: March 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. ET.Apply |
| USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production USDA is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects.Learn More |
| SBDC Workshops Available The PA SBDC Agriculture Center of Excellence will be hosting three workshops that focus on product liability, grants and agricultural finance. |
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Rt. 44 South
At 12:59 PM on Saturday, Shinglehouse ambulance has been called to Rt. 44 South for chest pains.
Wendy S. KINNEY, 74, of Scio, NY
Wendy S. KINNEY, 74, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital after a long fight with cancer.
Arrangements will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/18/2023 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/18/2023 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/18/2023 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Hamilton Twp, Tioga county. 78a57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect brine and other fluids produced during operation of the well in a tank, series of tanks, or other device approved by the Department for subsequent disposal or reuse. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-01-18 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |