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December 2023
Deacon Daniel P. Reilly, 70, of Roulette, PA
Deacon Daniel P. Reilly, 70, of Roulette, PA, passed away Thursday (December 14, 2023) at his home.
He was born November 4, 1953 in Staten Island, NY, the son of John and Margaret (Chorman) Reilly. On March 26 1971, in Staten Island, NY, he married Frances E. Lackmann, who survives.
Dcn. Reilly was a 1971 graduate of the Susan Wagner High School. He graduated from the City University of New York, Staten Island and received a master’s degree in education from Gannon University.
Dcn. Reilly worked for AT&T for 25 years and was a dispatcher for Potter County Emergency Services. He was an EMT and Firefighter for the Roulette Fire Department.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church of Smethport and was the Deacon Assistant at the Parish.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Nathaniel P. (Jan) Reilly of LaGrange Park, IL, Benjamin T. (Elizabeth) Reilly of Nags Head, NC, and Tashyme (Tarika) Reilly of Queens, NY. Eight Grandchildren: Noah Langdon, Fionn, Nicholas, Matthew, Declan, Benjamin, Jamir, and Travaun Reilly. Three brothers; John and Patrick Reilly, both living in AZ, and James (Karen) Reilly of West Chester, NY
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dennis and Raymond Reilly.
Visitation will be held in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at 11:00 am in St Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, with The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Perico, Bishop of Erie, as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials may be made to the Roulette Ambulance. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
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Person Fallen From A Tree Stand
On December 15 at 7:30 am Bradford was dispatched to Interstate Parkway/ Limestone Run Area near the NY border for a land rescue of a person who fell 15 feet from a tree stand. Limestone Fire has also been dispatched. This is a 60 year old male with leg and back injuries
Care for the Children
RIXFORD MAN SENTENCED FOR RAPE
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; December 14, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that a Rixford, Pennsylvania man charged with Rape and other crimes has been sentenced at a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse.
Justin Nichols pled guilty to Rape and False Imprisonment for committing a sexual assault against a woman in Rixford last year and refusing to let her leave the room.
The case was investigated by Trooper Brandon Long of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Nichols was sentenced to state prison for 4 years to 9 years plus 3 years of consecutive probation.
Other terms of his sentence include paying the lab fees associated with DNA testing of the rape kit, sex offender treatment, no contact with the victim or her immediate family members, and no unsupervised contact with juvenile females. He will have to register as a sex offender under the law formerly known as Megan’s Law. He is not eligible for early parole.
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/da/136029/post/rixford-man-sentenced-rape
Clifford J. Pfoutz, 85, of 631 Virginia Road, St. Marys, PA
Clifford J. Pfoutz, 85, of 631 Virginia Road, St. Marys, PA passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born December 16, 1937 in St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Marys, son of the late Maynard and Anna Brennen Pfoutz. He was a lifelong resident and contributor to the area and his country. Cliff was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956. He then served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he was employed at Keystone Carbon for over 40 years where he retired as a machinist.
On May 9, 1959, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cliff married the late Patricia A. Frey, who preceded him in death on December 1, 1998.
PA Route 6 Celebrates $246k in Façade Improvements in Lackawanna County
PA Route 6 Façade Program in the Northeastern PA a Success
Route 6 Alliance has announced the award recipients for the PA Route 6 Façade Program in Lackawanna County. To date, the program is funding 24 projects in Lackawanna County totaling over $246,000 in façade improvements. The success of this year’s façade program was a culmination of partnerships among PA Route 6 Alliance, the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Lackawanna County Planning Commission, Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, and NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Port United Boys and Girls Soccer Banquet
The Port United Boys and Girls Soccer Banquet was held recently at the Port Allegany VMI. MC for the event was Carri Marison. Seniors honored for the Port United Boys were Collin Stuckey, Saxon Palmer, Henry Kisler, and Isaac Barber pictured here with Assistant Coach (left) Dan Schott and Head Coach (right) Aaron Clark.
Awards were presented to: (pictured, left to right) Justin Dunn, Offensive MVP; Henry Kisler, Team MVP and Defensive MVP; Austin Hamilton, Team Player and Trey Kiser, Most Improved.
The Senior Girls for the Port United Team were Jenn Baxter and Juliana Cole. They are pictured with their coaches: Head Coach, Matt Lawton (left) and Alexandra Strauss, (left). Awards were presented to (kneeling) Kendra Meade, Defensive MVP; Madison Fillhart, Team Player; (back) Head Coach Matt Lawton, Jenn Baxter, Team MVP; Julie Smith, Most Improved and Coach Strauss.
Camper Fire In Ward Twp.
On December 14 at 7:46 pm Wellsboro, Mansfield, and Blossburg were dispatched to 644 Fords Glen Rd. in Ward Twp. for a fully engulfed camper on fire threatening structures. The House Is not on fire yet but the siding is melting
DUKE CENTER MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; December 14, 2023): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the Duke Center man convicted of Rape of a Child and other crimes last week has pled guilty to possessing child pornography in another case during a status conference held today at the McKean County Courthouse.
He was scheduled for trial on the case for next week.
Sebastian VanCamp was charged by Trooper Robert Whyel of the Pennsylvania State Police with Possessing Child Pornography.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEET TONIGHT AT 6
Roulette Township
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
December 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
November 8, 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2023 Special Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for December 14, 2023
November 2023 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
ROAD BONDS:
Current Road Bonds – no new road bonds
Closed Road Bonds – no new closed road bonds
OLD BUSINESS:
Quotes on solar powered street lights tabled from last month
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 06-2023 Real Estate Tax
Resolution 07-2023 Water/Sewer rates
Payroll change to every two weeks
No smoking on township property
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Real Estate Taxes for November
ADJOURN:
Penn State Extension offers Private Pesticide Applicator Short Course in January
Penn State Extension of Potter County will offer a Private Applicator Pesticide Short Course on Wednesday, January 31st and Thursday, February 1st from 9 am to 3:30 pm. at their office in the Gunzburger Building, Room #216, Coudersport, PA. This course helps to prepare attendees for the PA Department of Ag private pesticide certification exam. Find out what you need for certification to safely apply restricted-use pesticides on your farm or other property.
Attendees will review and highlight key material in the Pesticide Core and Supplemental Manual. Chapters will be broken up with the inclusion of small group activities and breaks. Come and be a part of a two-day event featuring presentations for each core manual chapter and the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the exam.
Fire Alarm At Lakeview
At 4:10 PM on Thursday, Smethport Fire Dept. has been dispatched for a commercial fire alarm at Lakeview Senior Care.
New Budget Invests Millions In Workforce Development Programs, Follows Through On Governor Shapiro’s Promises To Expand Career Pathways For Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, PA – With historic investments in workforce development programs, Pennsylvania’s new bipartisan budget builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s pledge to expand job-training, vo-tech, and apprenticeship programs and give Pennsylvanians the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. As Governor Shapiro has highlighted in recent weeks, Pennsylvania has a historic opportunity to take advantage of federal funding and complete major infrastructure projects, but the Commonwealth needs the workforce to do that work – and these key investments will help train the next generation of highly skilled workers.
“This is a critical moment in the history of Pennsylvania labor, as we adjust to an economy with unprecedented competition for skilled workers. Governor Shapiro proposed and signed a budget that reflects this Administration’s commitment to investments that prepare workers for good jobs and incentivize employers to find new ways to access the talent they need to succeed,” Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker said. “I look forward to working with legislators, employers and community leaders all over the Commonwealth to build talent pipelines that make sense in 2023 and beyond. Through alternative pathways to family-sustaining employment, like registered apprenticeship programs, we are creating generational change for Pennsylvania families.”
Building off the Governor’s Executive Order announcing that 92 percent of state government jobs are open to Pennsylvanians without college degrees, this budget includes a $23.5 million investment in workforce training and vo-tech programs as proposed by the Shapiro Administration; a $6 million investment in apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programming that will lead to family-sustaining wages; and $3.5 million in funding for L&I’s Schools-to-Work Program to develop and expand career pathways for high school students via partnerships between schools, employers, organizations, and the Commonwealth.
Here’s what workforce development advocates and organized labor leaders are saying:
Kane Dispatched For Crash
At 3:29 PM on Thursday, Kane Fire & EMS have been dispatched to a vehicle crash at Greeves Street & Edgar James Street.
RECALLED. Nothing Found.
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Pistner, 81, of Bradford, PA
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Pistner, 81, of Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Born November 26, 1942, in St. Mary’s, she was a daughter of Harold and Martha (Keller) Pistner.
During the 70’s and 80’s Peggy was very creative and made and sold her own ceramic pottery in the malls and galleries in Pennsylvania and Western New York. She later acquired her Real Estate License and sold homes throughout the Bradford area for more than 30 years.
Peggy was a member of St. Bernard Church and the American Legion. She was a wonderful woman who will be sorely missed.
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I) Class Scheduled
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic features and functionalities of Microsoft Word. Throughout the class, you will learn how to create, edit, and format documents using various tools and techniques, such as the Quick Access toolbar, the Format Painter, and the Spelling and Grammar Checker. Topics covered include document formatting, page layout, undoing/redoing commands, setting margins and page orientation, inserting tables, making bulleted and numbered lists, using templates, and much more. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in using Microsoft Word for various personal and professional purposes.
This class, taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology, is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. The cost is $59 per person. Register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.
Completed Budget Addresses Key Issues for Rural PA, Causer Says
Increased payment in lieu of taxes, funding for 9-1-1 featured
HARRISBURG – Increased payments for state-owned land, support for vital 9-1-1 systems and the long-awaited distribution of funding for libraries and career and technical schools are among the issues addressed as the General Assembly finally completed the state budget process this week, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
“It took longer than it should have to get here, but I am pleased to finally have a final 2023-24 state budget in place that also addresses some key issues for our rural communities,” Causer said.
First and foremost, the budget package provides a much-needed increase in the payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) on state-owned forest lands, as well as lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC).
Under Act 34 of 2023, payments by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) would increase from $6 to $7.20 per acre, with the funding split three ways between municipalities, school districts and counties in which the land is located. DCNR’s PILT rate was last increased in 2017.
Vehicle Crash Behind Northwest Bank in Bradford
At 3:00 PM on Thursday, Bradford Fire & EMS has been called to the back parking lot of the Northwest Bank for a motor vehicle accident. A female occupant is reporting injuries.
Sandra Stives, 63, of Cuba, NY
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister
Sandra Stives, 63, of Cuba, NY passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Wellsville Manor Care Center after a short illness.
Born on April 1, 1960, in Wellsville, she was a daughter of Lawrence Hanks and Cecelia Stives.
Sandra had been employed by Heritage Cutlery in Bolivar before her retirement.
She had belonged to the North Park Wesleyan Church where she volunteered in the nursery. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Blossburg Dispatched For Fall Victim at Transfer Station
Firefighters and EMS have been dispatched to the Northern Tier Waste Construction Demolition Landfill & Transfer Station at 540 Old Bloss Rd. in Blossburg, PA 16912 for a land rescue of a person who fell into a waste trailer and is reported injured and unresponsive.
Mansfield Rescue was also dispatched and subsequently cancelled.
Deacon Daniel P. Reilly, 70, of Roulette, PA
Roulette – Deacon Daniel P. Reilly, 70, of Roulette, PA, passed away Thursday (December 14, 2023) at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc, Port Allegany.
Patricia A. Janoski, 85, of the Lutheran Home at Kane, PA
Patricia A. Janoski, 85, of the Lutheran Home at Kane, PA passed away Tuesday evening, December 12, 2023 at the Lutheran Home following a brief illness.
She was born in Johnsonburg on November 5, 1938, a daughter to the late Max and Amelia Bodistow Pavlock. On August 26, 1978 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Louis Janoski. He preceded her in April of 1983.
Patricia had been a resident of the Lutheran Home for the past 2 years and had lived briefly in Ridgway. Born and raised in Johnsonburg, she was a 1956 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She received a business degree from Robert Morris University and spent most of her life in the Harmarville-Cheswick-Springville area as a secretary for many businesses and hospitals. She had worked for Hirsch-Truxler and Weiss, Atty’s. in Pittsburgh, Alan Zoeller Painting, Podmilsak’s Market and several hospitals, all as a secretary and had been a Twp. Supervisor for Harmar Twp., PA.
Patricia was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Harmarville, PA and was very active in the church. She had served as a Eucharistic Minister, sang in the choir and was on the parish council. She took pride in taking care of her home and was very meticulous in its care. She was also very involved volunteering with the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, PA
AUSTIN, PA—Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.