Multiple Arrest Following Domestic Dispute In Emporium Borough
May 2023
Nancy Goode, 89, of Ridgway, PA
Nancy Goode, 89, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.
Funeral arrangements are in complete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes.
Shinglehouse Ambulance Dispatched For Accident Victim
On May 12 at 6:38 pm. Shinglehouse ambulance was dispatched for an earlier automobile accident outside of Shinglehouse Borough
Murder Victin is Kala M. Hodgkin, 34, of Jamestown, NY
Jamestown Police Department
The victim of the May 11th, 2023 homicide is Kala M. Hodgkin, 34, of Jamestown. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone involved.
We are asking that if you see Michael C. Burham, call 911 or the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency having jurisdiction immediately and do not approach him.
Anyone with any information regarding Burham is still asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department immediately at 716-483-7537 or the anonymous tip line at 716-483-8477. All calls and tips will be kept confidential.
Causer Holds EMS Crisis Meeting in Smethport
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Thank you to our panelists and to everyone who came out to last night’s EMS Town Meeting in Smethport. While there are no simple, one-size-fits-all solutions, we must work together to ensure our EMS organizations have the funding and personnel they need to continue providing life-saving services in our communities.
I will be posting video of the meeting here in the next day or two, so please check back for that.
Also, a special thank-you to the Smethport Fire Department Inc. for allowing us to use your hall for the meeting.
Wildfire Reported Along Rt. 49
At 5:14 PM on Friday, Tioga, Lawrenceville & Nelson have been dispatched to a wildfire along Rt. 49 near the South Shore Boat Launch. Fires have been set in 3 locations along Rt. 49 possibly from a faulty catalytic converter.
Regional Forest Landowners Workshop Scheduled
A (10) County Conservation District Partnership, USDA NRCS and DCNR, Bureau of Forestry will offer a Regional Forest Landowners Workshop on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Elk County EMS & 911 Center at 131 Ridgmont Drive in Ridgway, PA from 9:00 AM to noon.
Forest Landowners will be given information on how to apply conservation practices and systems that will result in greater environmental benefits for natural resource priorities. There will be presentations on funding for implementing forest practices, through USDA, NRCS; the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Joint Chiefs Initiative Grant Program. What types of forest best management practices can be implemented through this funding; what’s in a Forest Stewardship Plan and how to get one; what types of practices can be implemented and combatting invasive species.
Registration is free, with refreshments. Please register by June 9, 2023 by following this link: https://forms.gle/EbDPquFspRSDF8Sv8 or contact the Elk County Conservation District at 814-776-5369 or kwehler@countyofelkpa.com.
Shirley J. Steudler, age 92, of Launer Drive, Johnsonburg, PA
Shirley J. Steudler, age 92, of Launer Drive, Johnsonburg, PA died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her daughter’s home in St. Marys.
A daughter of the late William and Edith (Lundberg) Launer, she was born on September 15, 1930 in Johnsonburg. On February 14, 1953 she married Charles Edward Steudler, who predeceased her on November 17, 2009.
Shirley is survived by: four children, Douglas (Mary Jean) Steudler of Frederick, MD, Cynthia (Byron Wolfe) Polaski of St. Marys, Thomas (Gina) Steudler of Johnsonburg and William (Michele) Steudler of State College; six grandchildren, Bill, Trista, Leigh, Alyssa, Marissa and Tony; seven great-grandchildren, Sadie, Quinn, Harper, Lincoln, Kailie, Gloria and Kennedy; and a sister, Charlotte “Chudgie” Knopic.
Besides her parents and her husband, Shirley was predeceased by: two sisters, Nancy Yates and Alice McGuinness.
Shirley graduated from Johnsonburg Schools in 1948. She worked in the office of Johnsonburg Paper Mill for more than twenty years until her retirement. She was a longstanding, active, member of St. John Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, making gifts, Sudoku, crosswords, gardening, driving until the age of 92, spending time with her family, and was especially thrilled at the birth of every great-grandchild. She had lived all her life in Johnsonburg, until the past year with her daughter, in St. Marys.
At Shirley’s request, there will be no public visitation.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Ubel Funeral Home of Johnsonburg.
Funeral Services will be held, 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Ubel Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the St. John Lutheran Church, the Johnsonburg Senior Center or the Johnsonburg Community Center and will be accepting online condolences at the Ubel Funeral Home website(www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).
Bert Marovich Jr, of Surfside Beach, SC
Bert Marovich Jr, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away May 9, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Bert made many lifelong friends during the years he lived in Bradford. His circle of friends extended to the men he met at the YMCA, the men he waterskied with on Kinzua Dam and those he snow skied with at Holiday Valley.
The water skiers and snow skiers were an awesome group of men and they made wonderful memories together. Bert passed his love of snow skiing on to his son and grandson. The Marovich men made a trip out west last winter that they hoped was to be the first of many to come. Todd and Todd Henry will ski this winter with the first run dedicated to Bert.
Surviving is his wife of 40 years Linda (Taylor) Marovich, one son Todd (Wendy) Marovich, one grandson, Todd Henry Marovich, one brother, Michael (Tammy) Behney, and their son, Collin Behney, one sister-in-law, Nancy (Taylor) Ellison, and her children, Justin and Lindsey Ellison, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bert Marovich Sr and Anne Behney, one brother-in-law Mark Ellison.
In lieu of memorials, the family requests you spend quality time with those you love and care about. Those memories will last a lifetime and will help you through any difficult times you may encounter. Quality time is never wasted.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
RECALLS
CORRECTION NOTICE: New Hampshire Laboratory Error Incorrectly Resulted in Recall of lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens: Recall Canceled
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused last week’s recall announcement concerning lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens. The products from lēf Farms are safe and the recall has been canceled.
Peace Officer Memorial Day – May 15, 2023
May 10, 2023
At the regular meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, Chairman W. Brooke Harris granted the privilege of the floor to Sheriff Cicirello to make remarks regarding upcoming Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day. Sheriff Cicirello was joined on the floor with Undersheriff Walt Mackney, Chairman Harris, and Public Safety Committee Chairman Steve Havey.
The following were the Sheriff’s remarks:
“With Police Officer week and Peace Officer Memorial Day upon us, I think it’s important to recognize those who protect and serve us and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while doing so.
In my near 30-year career as a police officer, I have worked with, knew, or was friends with six police officers that died in the line of duty. Six – that’s roughly one every five years. These were all good men, husbands, fathers and partners. They put on their uniform, donned a bullet proof vest and gun belt, kissed their loved ones goodbye, and never came home. EVERY police officer knows that this can be their fate, but they go to work anyway.
I have heard the job of a law enforcement officer described as “hours upon hours of boredom, interrupted by moments of sheer terror” – that is so true.
Being a police officer is not easy. The suicide rate among police officers is the highest of any profession. Additionally, 70 percent of first-time marriages end in divorce if you are a law enforcement officer (LEO). Police officers also work nights, holidays, and during their children’s special events. These are not the kind of statistics you put on a recruiting poster. The cases that LEO’s investigate can be horrific – crimes against children, suicides, homicides, fatal car crashes…knocking on a door to tell a mother and father that their child will not be coming home. These are all daily occurrences for our officers. Not only is the job difficult, the emotional burden can also be difficult to carry.
So why do they do it? Most will say a sense of duty, to save lives, to serve their communities, to make a difference, and to make their community safer for their children. I don’t know why they all do it, but I can tell you, I am sure glad they do.
So today, I would like to recognize and honor all members of Law Enforcement in Allegany County. We thank you, respect you, and have your back. To all those we have lost who made the ultimate sacrifice, we remember you, honor you, and we will make sure no one ever forgets you.”
Chairman Harris then read the attached proclamation designating Police Officer Week as May 15-21, 2023, and Peace Officer Memorial Day as May 15, 2023.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, by Presidential Executive Order and Resolution of the Congress, May 15 of each year is recognized as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, honoring all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the week in which Peace Officer Memorial Day falls is celebrated as National Police Week, recognizing the important role that law enforcement officers play in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers perform an essential public service under difficult circumstances, especially today, in view of the COVID pandemic and the nation’s unrest; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of law enforcement officers are selfless public servants who accept as part of their profession being exposed to great danger in order to protect the life and property of others; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated officers deserve to be honored for their willingness to perform that essential public service on behalf of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Legislature wishes to acknowledge the difficult job we ask our Deputy Sheriffs and other police officers to perform and thank them for their willingness to do it; and
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Legislature desires to recognize and honor all those law enforcement officers who, over the years, have lost their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Legislature does hereby acknowledge and honor the service of our Deputy Sheriffs as well as all other police officers who have served and are serving in the County;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, W. Brooke Harris, Chairman of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, do hereby declare May 15, 2023, as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week of May 15 to 21, 2023, as Police Officer Week in Allegany County.
Joseph Vincent Letko, 74, Russell, PA
Joseph Vincent Letko passed away on April 12, 2023. Joe was born on October 28, 1948, in Minersville, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Letko, he was the oldest of four siblings. Joe leaves behind the love of his life, Virginia Letko, and his two children, Joseph Letko (his wife, Beth) and Amy Letko (partner, Jason Peduzzi) and 6 grandchildren which were the twinkle in his eye; Joe, Josh, Ryan, and Mack Letko and Storm and Paris Sivak. Joe also leaves behind his sister, Mary Ellen DiRenzo of Pottsville, PA along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Letko and sister, Linda Duffy.
Joe loved being a pappy and enjoyed all stages of his grandchildren’s lives. He relished in the opportunity to watch his grandchildren explore and develop their own interests and always loved a good game of war in the back yard. Summers were always a time of exploration and discovery with pappy. The gang would play for hours and then meet by the fire to discuss the winning techniques. Eventually, through the cycle of life, he was more of a spectator and listener.
Joe was a beloved teacher and wrestling coach at Eisenhower High School for more than 30 years. He was truly passionate about teaching and coaching each one of his students, motivating and sculpting each student athlete to be the best they could be. He remembers each of his students he had during his teaching and coaching career and loved to run into them and talk about past memories. He had an unorthodox way of teaching and coaching that was ahead of his time that students will always remember. His loud, booming voice will be heard in the gym and in the hallways of the school for many years.
Joe had a passion for literature. He read, recited, and memorized literary greats such as Wordsworth, Keats and Dickens. Daily quotations were an inspiration in the wrestling room and also family time around the dinner table. He always said, ‘To be happy is to be forever young!”
Joe was never one who liked to sit idle, so after retiring from EHS he started Letko’s Dam Water aulingHauling. …Hauling. Starting with a lime green 1976 firetruck, he was determined to enjoy his retirement, ultimately growing his hobby into a successful business that many people will remember for years to come. Joe loved to catch up with his regular customers and children often loved to come and watch him unload water with his trucks and hoses.
Joe will always be remembered for his positive attitude, his zest for life, outgoing personality, and favorite phrase (C’est La Vie), Such Is Life. Joe’s positive, go get ‘em attitude was infectious and inspiring to anyone who met him. He had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and comfortable. If you knew Joe Letko, you realized he was not a man that needed titles or past accomplishments to be remembered, Joe was simply your friend.
Friends may call on Tuesday May 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Memorial services will follow in the funeral home at 3:00 pm, with the Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor, officiating. A celebration of Joe’s life will immediately follow at the Letko residence on Rhine Run Road in Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Cancer Center c/o Warren General Hospital or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Ethel Eva (Hargrave) Sipes, 100, formerly of Coudersport, PA
Ethel Eva (Hargrave) Sipes, 100, formerly of Coudersport, PA, finished her earthly journey on May 9, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St Marys, PA.
Ethel was a “firecracker” and blazed her way into the world on July 4, 1922 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was the only daughter to Guy and Pearl (Smith) Hargrave, and the only sister to her beloved brothers; Earl, Hugh, Keith (Laman) and Jim (James).
Ethel had a happy childhood and was doted on by her father, mother and brothers. Her dear aunt Kizzy also helped to raise her. Ethel graduated from high school as valedictorian of her class and then went on to attend business school.
In 1945 she married Leonard Smith, and they had a son; Jon Smith. In 1954, in California, Ethel married John J Sipes, and they had 4 children together; Scott, Mark, Janet and Lori. They were a military family and moved across the country, from California to New York, making many fond memories along the way. In California, Ethel worked as a librarian. They eventually settled in Coudersport, PA, and made it their home.
In Coudersport, Ethel was part of the community, working at the tax assessment office and as a member of the Coudersport Alliance Church, where she was the church librarian and a dedicated nursery worker. In her retirement, she spent many years volunteering in the Long Term Care unit of Cole Memorial. She was always a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
Ethel may be remembered most for her lifelong love of learning and her insatiable hunger for reading. She was never afraid to try to learn something new; going from having remembered the first car ever driving into her town, to being an avid user of technology and even social media. She read hundreds of books each year, and never felt like a cent spent on books was a wasted one. She will also be remembered for her unflappable strength, fierce loyalty and incredible stubbornness, but even more-so for her love of chocolate (and anyone who knew her knew it was the best and easiest way to her heart).
Ethel leaves behind her on this earth her children, Jon Smith of Portland, Oregon, Scott (Mary) Sipes of Belews Creek, N.C., Mark (Theresa) Sipes of Coudersport, PA, Janet Sipes of Emporium, PA, and Lori (James) Sipes Eastman of Emporium, PA, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She joined in heaven her parents, husband and brothers, as well her faithful feline companion, Sunny Boy.
A private graveside service will be held. Family suggest memorial contributions in Ethel’s name be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave, Coudersport, PA 16915
Her care has been entrusted to Fickinger Funeral Home of Coudersport, PA. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Stephen M. Seachrist, 62, of Brookfield, PA
Stephen M. Seachrist, 62, of Brookfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.
Born May 20, 1960 in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Walter and Helen (Grossmyer) Seachrist. Stephen was a Graduate of Pennridge High School and was married to the former Helen Temple, who survives.
He was a self-employed carpenter for many years and enjoyed riding his Harley and watching ice hockey. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan and loved animals and all living things.
In addition to his wife, Helen Seachrist, Stephen is survived by a stepson, Hans Mielke, Westfield, PA; two stepdaughters, Kristina Mielke, Knoxville, PA and Kimberly Mielke, Knoxville, PA; two brothers, Walter “Wally” (Jennifer) Seachrist, Telford, PA and Terry (Lisa) Seachrist, Argus, PA; a sister, Sue Lavelle, Pennsburg, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the family’s convenience.
Memorial contributions may be made to an animal rescue of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, PA.
Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 49 New Troopers
05/12/2023
Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Christopher Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 49 cadets have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. The class was the 166th to graduate from the academy in Hershey since it opened in 1960.
“The women and men of the 166th Cadet Class have completed one of the most intense and comprehensive basic training courses in the nation,” said Colonel Paris. “They are now prepared to join the ranks of the long gray line which has provided the most professional law enforcement services to the citizens of Pennsylvania since 1905. As Governor Shapiro has said, Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe and feel safe, and that is exactly what these young Troopers will ensure happens.”
Five cadets received special awards and recognition during today’s ceremony at LCBC Manheim in Lancaster County.
- Robert D. Bastian received the Ronald M. Sharpe Leadership Award for exemplifying the qualities of leadership.
- Robert D. Bastian also received the American Legion Award for all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications.
- Edward D. Svarchevsky received the John K. Schafer Memorial Award for the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests.
- Cooper D. LeGuard received the Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award for the highest level of academic achievement in the class.
- Ryan J. Marcella received the Colonel Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award for the highest proficiency in driver safety training.
- John P. Matacic II received the Sergeant Charles B. Gesford High Pistol Award for the highest score on the department’s pistol qualification course.
The new troopers will report to the following troops May 22:
Troop A
Robert D. Bastian
Cassidy N. Honkus
Troop B
Trevor D. Hicks
Andrew C. Homyak
Troop C
Nathan S. Barron
Bayden M. Davenport
Collin R. DeLattre
Ryan S. Good
John R. Herold
John P. Matacic II
Mitchell L. Lapp
Shon M. Seibert-Reed
Ryan D. VanTine
Salvador Zepeda III
Troop E
Cooper D. LeGuard
Ryan J. Marcella
Justin M. Wehrli
Troop F
Cody A. Fisher
Brock W. Port
Robert F. Smith
Kody K. Taylor
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/09/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury 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: 2023-05-09 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/09/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-05-09 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury Twp, Tioga County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 5/09/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC in Middlebury 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: 2023-05-09 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
IUE-CWA Stands in Solidarity with County Employees Regarding Upcoming Contract Negotiations
During the summer of 2023, IUE-CWA Local 88612 representatives on behalf of its members, will begin contract negotiations with the Potter County Commissioners. They intend to secure a contract that the members can be proud of and that recognizes the value of their contributions to Potter County.
The County Employees are the backbone of many governmental departments within the County, and they deserve a fair contract that ensures a living wage along with competitive benefits. The Union feels that many of its members, who have specialized training, certifications and years of dedicated service with the county, are grossly underpaid when compared to other positions within the community. The Union looks forward to having positive and productive dialogue with the Potter County Commissioners to address these concerns.
Penn College Offering Practical Nursing Courses
Penn College has scheduled a full-time clock-hour Practical Nursing Program to begin September 11, 2023, in both Wellsboro and Coudersport. Students in the full-time program will graduate in September 2024. A part-time program in Wellsboro only is scheduled to begin June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.
Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices.
Penn College’s Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! For more information or to get an application, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703 or Janine Morley at (814) 274-4877.
Laurie Barr Asks For Your Signature on Letter To Governor Shapiro
Hello All , I’m messaging you today to ask you to sign onto a letter to Governor Shapiro regarding an application to convert an old gas well into a Class ll-D (oil and gas wastewater) injection well.
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the department has refused to publish a notice of the injection well application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, make the application available to the public for review on the department’s website, hold a public comment period and more.
Injection wells pose significant threats on the environment and water resources.
The site of the proposed injection well is situated in a rural area of Clara Township, Potter County, PA. It’s located in the Upper Allegheny River watershed, a watershed many downstream communities (including the city of Pittsburgh) depend on for their water supplies.
Please take a few moments to read, sign and share the letter to Governor Shapiro:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCn751pKPUwZfP-GvAzP3uBlnBqyupT6k_nxXYn6E_ioIjHg/viewform
Helen Fuller Cradduck Ahart Adams, 86, of St. Cloud, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa.
ST. CLOUD, Florida—Helen Fuller Cradduck Ahart Adams, 86, of St. Cloud, formerly of Shinglehouse, Pa., passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her grandson’s camp in Shinglehouse, Pa., after a lengthy illness.
Family and friends may call from 10am to 11am on Monday, May 15, 2023, in the Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 11am.
A complete obituary will be published Tuesday.
Helen’s family has entrusted her care 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 Helen, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
South Avenue Home Burns In Bradford
Bradford City Firefighters
At 0200 Thursday morning, City Firefighters were dispatched to a South Avenue home for a working structure fire. The fire started on an outside portion of the large 2.5 story house and extended into the 2nd division and eventually into the attic before first due units arrived on scene. A second alarm was dispatched bringing in off duty firefighters and BTVFD(RIT). Access to the attic was blocked due to the stairs being burned out. Interior crews nocked down as much fire as they could and then backed out at which time a defensive stance was taken and Tower 1 was placed in operation extinguishing the fire. Firefighters cleared the scene at 0730 in the morning. Captain 1-10(Scrivo) had South Ave command.
Photos courtesy of J. Bradish
Emery J. “Boney” Allen Jr., 95, of 6 Northgate Drive, Bradford, PA.
Emery J. “Boney” Allen Jr., 95, of 6 Northgate Drive, Bradford, passed away, May 10, 2023, at The Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 1,1928, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Emery J. and Margaret M. (Grant) Allen Sr. He was a 1946 graduate of Bradford High School.
He enlisted and served in the United States Army during Korea, and he was honorably discharged.
On January 8, 1966, in St. Francis Church, he married Mary M. (Parsons) Allen, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2022.
Emery worked at Herm’s TV for 8 years, at Hull Electric for a year, later as a Draftsman for Clark Brothers in Bradford, Dresser Clark in Olean, NY, and Dresser Rand in Wellsville, NY. He retired in 1997.
He was a member of St. Francis Church, and the K of C.
Surviving are two children, Ann (Jim) Bernhard, of Charleston, SC, and James (Victoria Schmid) Allen of Prospect Park, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers, Richard G. Allen, Robert N. Allen, Fred F. Allen.
Family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm on Saturday, in St. Francis Church with Rev. John Jacquel, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Red Cross or the Bradford Public Library.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
HAMILTON-GIBSON CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIRS PERFORMANCE TOUR IS THIS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 12-14; SPRING CONCERT IS SUNDAY, MAY 21
Brianna and her mom Kate O’Shea Bowers represent two generations of Hamilton-Gibson choir singers. Both are going on this weekend’s HG performance tour to Pittsburgh.
For the first time in three years since the 2020 pandemic, two of the Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs are going on a performance tour.
Fifteen choir members and seven adults, including five parents, will be boarding the bus at Whitneyville this Friday, May 12 and heading to Pittsburgh.
Singing will be the Children’s Concert Choir for fifth through eighth graders and the Youth Choir for ninth through twelfth graders, both directed by Thomas Putnam.
Second Generation Choir Member and Mom are Going on Trip
Among those going on the trip are Brianna, a fifth grader who just joined the choir this year, and her mom Kate O’Shea Bowers, a chaperone.
Raised in Wellsboro, Kate is the daughter of Brian and Sharon O’Shea. She joined the Hamilton-Gibson Children’s Choir in 1996, the year it was founded. She was 10 and in the fourth grade.
“I sang with the choirs through 2001 when I was in eighth grade and when I was 15 returned for the choirs’ performance tour to Prague, Czech Republic,” she said. “I also went on the performance tours to Canada and Washington, D.C. Thomas Putnam was the director.”
Asked about her fondest memories of going on tour and performing at concerts as an HG choir member, Kate said, “The friends I made during my time in the choir. We came from all over Tioga County, and spanned several different grades and age ranges. We formed lifelong friendships through these shared experiences.”
In response to a question about why she had decided to be a chaperone, she said, “I have 5 children. I felt this would be a great way for Brianna and I to spend time together. And I enjoy watching her and her best friend perform together. This is Brianna’s first performance tour. She is nervous but very excited.”
The Annual Service Awards Banquet
The Annual Service Awards Banquet of the Port Allegany School District was held recently at the Port Allegany VMI. The event was catered by Eddie’s On Main. The banquet recognized reitrees Vicky Brown with 34 years of service; Keith Koehler, also 34; Sharon Rosenswie, 23; Lisa VanGorden, 18; and Joyce Stehle with 13 years of service. Others recognized were Marsha Ernst, Diane Finn, Tamara Johnson and Sam Kysor with 5 years of service; Toncha Barber and Justin Osani with 10 years; Barbara Bockoras, Jennifer Funk, Cassandra Howard, Vicky Kio and Terri Woodruff with 15 years of service; Justin Bienskowski and Nancy Osani with 20 years; Wallace Finn with 30 years and Frank Roller with 35 years of service.
PFBC TO HOLD SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING ON MAY 17
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 11) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, beginning at 8 a.m. at the PFBC’s Harrisburg headquarters located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pa 17110. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on a final rulemaking related to proposed fee adjustments for the 2024 license year. This is an in-person meeting, and the public is invited to attend.
Information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/SpecialMtgMay17
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 000 4105
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Townwide Yard Sales
Cameron County and Ridgway Chamber of Commerce teaming up to bring townwide yard sales to their respective communities. Saturday May 20 from 9am till 3pm treasure hunters can enjoy shopping at more than 50 locations.
The idea to host yard sales on the same day came at a meeting between the staff of the local chambers. It has been years since Cameron County selected a day to promote yard sales. In Ridgway it has been a tradition. “ Mimicking the sign up procedure of Ridgway paved the way for Cameron County to offer residents the opportunity to sell unwanted items and attract shoppers to the community,” says chamber director Tina Johns Solak.
Since yard sales take place outdoors, organizers elected to continue with the date despite the planned power outage that day. A Facebook page has been dedicated to the event and paper copies of the map can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office.
Fireworks Fundraiser Kickoff
The planned power outage has forced the Cameron County Fireworks to change the date of the fundraiser kickoff. It will now be held Friday May 19 from 11am to 2pm. Emporium Food Market will provide hotdogs, chips and drinks for the price of $2. All of the funds collected will be donated to the fireworks fund. Volunteers will have ducks available for adoption. You can pick a single duck for $2 or a 6-quack for $10. The ducks will race Saturday July 1 prior to the launching of the fireworks.
The price of fireworks has increased this year and the committee is adding a new fundraiser. Amy Hunt produces a limited number of 20-ounce steel tumblers. The tumblers highlight a photo captured by Eventide Photography depicting fireworks. A purchase of the $25 tumbler comes with the opportunity to win $500 cash. Only 100 tumblers will be sold. The tumblers will be available for sale at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office.
“We are so fortunate to have the support of Amy and the staff from Emporium Food Market to kick off the fundraising for the popular event. It draws hundreds to their seasonal camps and from neighboring communities,” said chamber director Tina Johns Solak. The fireworks are set to blast off from the Cameron County High School Football Stadium Saturday July 1 at 9:45pm.