North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
February 2023
Think About It
Conflict
By
B.J. Knefley
Do you like conflict? I don’t and I’ve found that most people don’t. I have met some that seem to flourish on it, but they are the exception.
Conflict comes about when we don’t agree. We all experience it in our families, relationships, work environment, and general everyday activities. It doesn’t have to be earth shattering unless we allow it to go to far like the road rage incident that I heard about on the news recently. A simple moment of conflict led to disastrous choices and one person dead.
Conflict can actually be a good thing if used properly. It doesn’t have to be all bad. It can cause us to think and learn. It can challenge and provoke learning and understanding. But then again, we have to exercise choice if we’re going to allow it to work out good things in our life. The problem is often that when we’re in conflict there are other things going on. Conflict can invoke feelings of disrespect, devalue and insignificance in such a way that the issue becomes secondary to the protecting of our emotions and feelings.
Conflict has a way of entering into people’s lives in all sorts of ways. Social media has become a platform for people to create conflict. Text messaging can lead to a host of problems related to miscommunication and misunderstanding. Conflict arises when he said, she said, create disagreements and hard feelings, usually over nothing. None of it is new, even Jesus said that we’d have conflict in this world. The question is what to do with conflict. Personally I like to ask a simple question, “In the scope of eternity, how important is it?” Funny how unimportant things become when put in their proper perspective. What might have been conflict in one moment, become irrelevant in the next.
Got conflict? In the scope of eternity, how important is it? Think about it.
Roulette ambulance was dispatched for chest pains
On February 9 at 10:57 pm. Roulette ambulance was dispatched to W. Main St. for chest pains and difficulty breathing
Coudersport ambulance was dispatched for chest pains
On February 9 at 10:04 pm. Coudersport ambulance was dispatched to N. Main St. for chest pains.
Denise A. Zuchowski, 47, of St. Marys, PA.
Denise A. Zuchowski, 47, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, following a lengthy battle not only with cancer, but with years of addiction.
She was born on October 31, 1975 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Leo S. “Butch” Zuchowski, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2005, and Mary Stevens Zuchowski, who survives of St. Marys.
On May 31, 2015, in Ridgway, she married Willard Kennedy, who survives of St. Marys.
Denise was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1994. She worked as a nurse’s aid at numerous places over the years, and also worked at Goodwill. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially enjoying camping. She enjoyed attending the handicapped fish rodeos, and was fond of her dog, Lucy. Denise will be remembered as a kind and giving wife, mother, sister, and daughter who had a big heart and would help anyone.
In addition to her mother and her husband, she is survived by 4 children; Amanda (Billy) Rich of NJ, Angelina “Rita” Maturano of NJ, Alexander Zuchowski of St. Marys, and Adriana Maturano of NJ; and by 1 granddaughter; Colbie. She is also survived by five siblings; Eugene Lillie of St. Marys, Robert Lillie of Butler, Mary Kay Lillie of NJ, Dagus Zuchowski of St. Marys, and Molly Zuchowski of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 2 step-children; Nico and Morgan, her paternal grandmother; Evelyn Beers of St. Marys, her best friend and constant source of support; Susan Catalano and by a special aunt; Sharon Zuchowski.
A Memorial Service for Denise A. Zuchowski will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Friends and family will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched one car crash
On February 9 at 8:34 pm Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Prosser Hollow Rd. for a one car motor vehicle accident with two patients self extricated
Harrison Valley And Ulysses were dispatched for a two car crash
On February 9 at 6:22 pm. Harrison Valley And Ulysses were dispatched to Rt. 49 for a two car crash. One lane of traffic is blocked. Harrison Valley has been recalled
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
February 9, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:40 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard and Secretary Cindy Speeth, were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
1. Ambulance Report for December, 2022 – 27 calls, 199 for the year. Report for January, 2023 was 19 calls.
2. Fire report for December, 2022 was 10 calls. Report for January, 2023 was 10 calls.
3. Secretary’s Report for January 3, 2023 was presented and unanimously
accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2023 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by
Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $20,519.00, revenues received in the amount of $8304.28 and a balance of $109,276.94. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $11,327.95 and a balance of $56,597.11. In the Sewer Fund there were revenues received of $0 and a balance of $1434.64.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Chairman Brown presented PennDot monthly newsletter.
2. Chairman Brown presented Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for Randy Chase and it was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution No. 1-23 regarding disposition of certain tax records was presented and unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
2. There was a discussion regarding not having elected auditors on the ballot anymore. Liberty Township hires the auditing firm of Haines and Company every year to audit their records. A motion was presented and unanimously accepted by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown to eliminate the elected auditors on the ballot.
3. Letter and map dated January 13, 2023 from E&M Engineers regarding
Mike Kallenborn Subdivision was presented and unanimously accepted by
Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
4. A request from Sandy Kinney, Tax Collector, for reimbursement of postage and annual license fee in the amount of $113.79 was presented and unanimously accepted by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Brown said that Liberty Township will receive $20,000 from the Commissioners for a Parks and Recreation Project. Liberty Township is going to use the money to purchase a new diving board for the Community Swimming Pool. It is suggested that Liberty Township purchase the diving board and then donate it to the Community Pool. We have not been contacted with a price yet.
Chairman Brown said that the McKean County Planning Commission made the following recommendation to the McKean County Commissioners. To award Liberty Township the amount of $65,855.36 from the At-Risk Bridge Project to be used on the Lower Portage Road Bridge (T-408) to be named the “Richard “Dick” Kallenborn Memorial Bridge”. Liberty Township would like to thank Robert Dickinson, Leroy Shaffer and Nancy Rathbun for the money.
Liberty Township has also received $48,637.00 from the County Commissioners which will be used for work on Coleman Hollow Road.
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:50 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
Dianne L. Kohl, 71, of 426 Water Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of Emporium Arms, Emporium and Coudersport, PA
Dianne L. Kohl, 71, of 426 Water Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of Emporium Arms, Emporium and Coudersport, PA, died early Thursday morning, February 9, 2023 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was born on June 17, 1951 in Cuba, NY a daughter to the Frances I. Truax Story and the late William C. Kottwitz. She had been married to the late Roy Washburn and the late Charles Kohl.
Dianne was a 1969 graduate of Coudersport High School and had lived most of her life in the Coudersport area and had been a member of the Sweden Valley United Methodist Church.
Dianne is survived by her son Shane M. Washburn and his wife Tonya of Johnsonburg, her mother Frances I. Story and her husband Arthur, a sister Sharon Haskins and her husband Ron of Sweden Valley and a brother Bill Kottwitz and his wife Linda of St. Marys. She will also be missed by her special cat, Bear.
She is predeceased by her father William and husbands Roy Washburn and Charles Kohl.
Funeral Services for Dianne L. Kohl will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the charity of ones choice.
Share your condolences at www.ferraginefuneralhome.com
The Souper Bowl of Caring in Port Allegany
The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement across the nation working together to fight hunger and poverty in their communities around the time of the Super Bowl football game. The Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 with a simple prayer said by Reverend Brad Smith at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina: Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat. As they have for many years, the Port Allegany United Methodist Church is collecting cans of soup and boxes of crackers as well as monetary donations. Stop by the Port Allegany Shop n Save Thursday after school until 6 p.m. or Friday after school until 4:30 p.m. to make your donations. The food and cash donations will be given to PACS (Port Allegany Community Services), Pictured preparing for the event are Makayla Alcorn, Langston Reed, Lillianne Reed and Christian Reed. The Souper Bowl of Caring collection at UMC is under the direction of Patty Fabish.
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY..
Wind Advisory issued February 09 at 2:44PM EST until February 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Coudersport Ambulance to North Main Street
At 4:53 PM on Thursday, Coudersport Ambulance has been dispatched to North Main Street for a maternity emergency.
Bonnie S. Orinko, 73, a resident of Barnes and formerly of Kane, PA
Bonnie S. Orinko, 73, a resident of Barnes and formerly of Kane, PA passed away peacefully at UPMC-Hamot, surrounded by her family, on Monday (Feb. 6). Bonnie was born on Dec. 21, 1949 in Kane to the late Jack and Joyce (Spence) Bundy.
Bonnie was proud of her Mayflower and Boones Mountain heritage and loved to tell stories of growing up on the west end of Kane, where “the west end was the best end”. She also liked to tell of her ice skating abilities and her responsibilities as a school patrol member.
On Oct. 3, 1997 she married Denny Orinko, who survives. Bonnie is also survived by her children, Larry (Betty) Beimel, Tammy (Tim) Weidow, and Shawn Beimel, all of Kane, and Mary (Frank) Bernecky of Burning Well; five stepchildren, Kim (Todd) Fitch, Denise (Mike) Heckathorn, Lori (Kyle) McNeal, Stan Orinko and Theresa (Tony) Nally; Eleven grandchildren, thirteen step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scott Beimel, brothers, Robert, Jack and Mike, a grandson Jacob Bernecky and her pets Kiki and Tito.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will take place on Feb. 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kane Depot Preservation Society, P.O. Box 525, Kane, PA 16735.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Joyce L. Reinard, 88, of Fraley St. in Kane, PA
Joyce L. Reinard, 88, of Fraley St. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at UPMC-Kane. She was born in Ludlow on Feb. 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Keller) Larson. On June 11, 1994, she married William Reinard, who preceded her in death.
Joyce was a 1952 graduate of Kane. She had worked as a waitress at many establishments including the Kane Manor and the Arcade Restaurant. She loved people and treated everyone as family. She attended Living Waters Free Methodist Church, New Beginnings Assembly of God and the First Church of God, and supported many ministries and missionaries. She enjoyed music and played the Piano, guitar, accordion, and tambourine. Joyce loved spending time with her family and she loved Dylan, her cockatoo.
She is survived by two sons, Don (Kelly) Bush Jr. of Kane and John (Carolyn) Bush Sr. of Clarendon; one daughter, Beverly (Scott) Austin of Kane; her son James’ fiancé Patricia Bigley; one stepson Robert Reinard of Virginia; thirteen grandchildren, Melissa Haight, Melanie Bush, Robert Bush, Rhawnie Barrett, John Bush Jr., Kevin Bush, Rebecca Lucas, Shelby Brennan, Riley Austin, Joseph Bush, Andrew Bush, Kayla Leet and Caleb Leet; 21 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son James A. Bush, one grandson Micheal P. Bush, one great-grandson John H. Bush III; her former husband and father of her children Don R. Bush Sr.; four brothers, Robert, Leonard and Keith Larson and Harold Larson in infancy and six sisters, Doris Malm, Mildred Johnson, Ruth Dillenbeck, Lucille Swedenhjelm, Martha Eastman and Betty Larson in childhood.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place at the Cummings Funeral Home on Friday (Feb. 10) from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kane, with the Rev. John H. Bush Jr. of Living Waters Free Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Gibbs Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Harold (Harry) Eugene Blair (67) of Johnsonburg, PA
Harold (Harry) Eugene Blair (67) of Johnsonburg, PA sadly passed away in his home February 5th, 2023 after a little over a year’s battle with stage 4 cirrhosis.
Harry was born September 6th of 1955 in Twinfalls, Idaho to Jodie & Emma Blair. He married Renee Dawn Blair in Las Vegas, NV on April 27th, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his mother Emma Christine Blair and his father Jodie Carl Blair.
He leaves behind his wife Renee of 14 years, his sisters Emma Jo Blair and Phyllis Blair, brother Ronald Dean Blair of Emmett, ID , a son Clayton John Blair of Texas, 2 step-daughters Danielle Button of St Marys PA and Kassandra (Abraham) Gilmore of Kane PA, 2 stepsons John (Megan) Baker of Metropolis, IL and Brandon McFall of Strattenville, PA along with 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandaughters, and several nieces and nephews.
Harry was a potato farmer with his father in Idaho when he was young. He went on to serve in the United States Army from March 1977 until September 1991 where he spent 9 years active duty and repaired attack helicopters. After the army he was a truckdriver for many years with various companies. He also worked as a geothermal driller for Enlink Geothermal. He was last employed with Targeted Pet Treats in Warren, PA when he decided to take early retirement in 2018 to enjoy time with family.
Harry’s kids and grandkids were his world. He loved his dog (Ladybug) who followed him everywhere and was always by his side. He also loved seafood, fishing, gardening, tinkering with anything in the garage, and doing small engine repairs after retirement.
There will be no formal funeral services as he requested cremation. However, there will be a small celebration of life scheduled at a later date when the weather is warmer.
Shinglehouse Ambulance to Church Hollow in Ceres
At 2:11 PM on Thursday, Shinglehouse Ambulance has been called to Church Hollow in Ceres for a man ill. Portville ambulance dispatched mutual aid.
Port Allegany Ambulance to North Main Street
At 2:00 PM on Thursday, Port Allegany Ambulance has been dispatched to North Main Street for a fall victim.
Della J. “Jean” Ecklund, 82, of Ridgway, PA
Della J. “Jean” Ecklund, 82, of Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, Februarys 8, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on June 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Daniel and Florence Sherman Sherry.
Jean was a resident of Ridgway for many years. She enjoyed going camping, sitting around the fire and listening to country music with friends. Jean had a special love for family, and enjoyed family gatherings.
Jean is survived by 5 daughters; Pamela Davidson of Kane, Christine Prechtl and her husband Mark of Ridgway, Susan Parson and her husband Jay of Ridgway, Sharon Hamilton and her husband Brian of Ridgway, Amy Piccirillo and her husband Tony of Ridgway, 2 sons; Gregory Ecklund and his wife Aloha of Ridgway and Mark Ecklund and his wife Pam of Kersey, 27 grandchildren,30 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Skerl, a great grandchild, Ronnie Jean Smith, a son-in-law, Robert Davidson, a sister, Patricia Sherry, a brother Daniel Sherry, a brother at birth, Dennis Sherry, and the father of her children, Ronald Ecklund.
A Celebration of Life for Della J. Ecklund will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 3:00 PM at North Broad Fire Hall, 28 North Broad Street, Ridgway, PA 15853.
All family and friends are welcome.
Memorial contributions can be made to Elk County Humane Society.
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
Shinglehouse Ambulance To Walnut Street
At1:33 PM on Thursday, Shinglehouse ambulance dispatched to Walnut Street for a child with difficulty breathing.