Austin –Celebrate the last weekend of summer with a visit to Sinnemahoning State Park! All programs are free to the public
Friday, August 30th, 2024
7:00 P.M 8:00 P.M –Campground Movie: The Incredible Journey of the Butterfies– Join a park naturalist for a showing of The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies and learn about the Monarch Butterflies long migration down to Mexico.
Meets at: Campground Amphitheater
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
1:00 P.M 3:00 P.M –Monarch Watch Butterfly Tagging– A Monarch butterfly presentation will be followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Aerial nets provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to walk through fields. All ages welcome.
Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir– Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended. There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.
10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.-Cell Phone Nature Photography– Today’s modern smart phones come equipped with powerful cameras that can create spectacular nature photos. Learn some tips & tricks to harness the power in your pocket and spend some time practicing creating images in the park. Participants will need a smart phone with a camera to participate.
Carl S. Burrous, age 93 of Westfield, PA passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Per Carl’s wishes no services are to be held. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
With only one returning regular from last year’s team, first-year coach Kyle Hawk is counting on a youth movement that includes five freshmen as he seeks to rebuild the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball program.
The Wildcats will open their season at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, in the Lycoming College Tip-Off Classic against the host team. That will be followed by matches against Hartwick College at 6 p.m. on Friday and against Penn State Mont Alto at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
In other fall openers on Friday, the men’s soccer team is at Centenary University at 2 p.m. and the women’s soccer team is at Penn State Altoona at 6 p.m. Previews of those teams will be forthcoming.
On 08/16/2024 the City of Bradford Fire Engine lost a new Milwaukee leaf blower out of one of the storage compartments when it was making a turn from Chestnut Street on Main Street heading west. Once the firemen noticed the items missing investigators used surveillance camera systems to determine where the item fell out of the truck at.
The Milwaukee leaf blower observed on camera laying in the roadway in front of PNC Bank on Main Street. A white SUV then pulls up and an adult male exited the passenger door and took the leaf blower into his possession.
On August 21st, Officers responded to 6 South Center Street for an assault. The adult female victim reported that she had been assaulted at the High Rise 2 Bushnell Street apartment 502 by her boyfriend Ozzy M. Strait. The female reported Strait had struck her in the face and grabbed her by the throat restricting her airway. The victim had a swollen left jaw, pain, and loss of breath from the incident.
Officers located Ozzy Strait on 08/22/2024 and took him into custody for the allegations. Magistrate Richard Luther arraigned Strait and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $30,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter.
The Potter County Housing Authority will receive bids for Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing Project, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, at the office of the Owner, Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, until 2 P.M.; E.S.T., Friday, September 13, 2024, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.
The bid envelope shall be marked “Flooring Renovations for Freeman House Elderly Housing”, and marked to the attention of Mr. Richard Duzick. Bidders will be notified as to bid results and disposition of contract award. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the office of the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915, and will be available for inspection.
Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $20 (nonrefundable) with the Potter County Housing Authority for each set of documents so obtained.
This flooring project requires PA prevailing wage rates. A set of current rates will be available upon request by bidder. Contact information for the PA Department of Labor Wage Rate Division will be available for questions.
By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that (s) he has visited the site, (site meeting date will be set), become familiar with local Conditions, under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated these observations with the requirements of the proposed Drawings and Specifications. Bidder also represents that (s) he has read and understands the Drawings and Specifications, and the Bid is made in accordance therewith.
Potter County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any
informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Potter County Housing Authority. The “invitation to bid” documentation is located on page IB-1 in the bid document. The Authority looks forward to receiving bids from Minority, and Woman-owned Businesses. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick, Deputy Director at 814-274-7031 ext. 110, with any questions.
The Potter County Housing Authority will receive bids for Sidewalk and Stair Repair for Ulysses Family Housing Project, Ulysses, Pennsylvania, at the office of the Owner, Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, until 2 P.M.; E.S.T., Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.
The bid envelope shall be marked “Sidewalk and Stair Repair for Ulysses Family Housing”, and marked to the attention of Mr. Richard Duzick. Bidders will be notified as to bid results and disposition of contract award. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the office of the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915, and will be available for inspection.
Copies of the documents may be obtained by depositing $20 (nonrefundable) with the Potter County Housing Authority for each set of documents so obtained.
This sidewalk and stair repair project requires PA prevailing wage rates. A set of current rates will be available upon request by bidder. Contact information for the PA Department of Labor Wage Rate Division will be available for questions.
By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that (s) he has visited the site, (site meeting date will be set), become familiar with local Conditions, under which the work is to be performed, and has correlated these observations with the requirements of the proposed Drawings and Specifications. Bidder also represents that (s) he has read and understands the Drawings and Specifications, and the Bid is made in accordance therewith.
Potter County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any
informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn without the consent of the Potter County Housing Authority. The “invitation to bid” documentation is located on page IB-1 in the bid document. The Authority looks forward to receiving bids from Minority, and Woman-owned Businesses. Please feel free to contact Richard Duzick, Deputy Director at 814-274-7031 ext. 110, with any questions.
Thomas Eugene Dalton, 80, of Kane, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 21, 2024. May his legacy of dedication, love for family, and passion for teaching and coaching live in the hearts of those who knew him.
Thomas, better known as Tom, was born to Bertrand and Frances Gustafson Dalton on March 13, 1944, in Kane. He was the youngest of four children. Tom was a 1962 graduate of Kane Area High School. He was an outstanding Kane High Athlete, and his love for the game (Football, Basketball, and Baseball) was a part of him until the end. Tom had a remarkable baseball legion career with a hit off Sparky Lyle (who later pitched for the Yankees), which gave him a record-setting game-hitting streak. Those were some of his greatest moments and memories to retell. Tom’s love for sports carried on while His passion for athletics stayed with him throughout his career as a teacher and, more importantly, a coach to many of the Kane High Athletes.
Tom graduated from Clarion University with a master’s degree in education and became a brother of Sigma Tau Gamma. After entering the work force, he was a dedicated World Culture and American History teacher, a beloved Golf and Football Coach, and the Kane Area High School Ski Club founder. Throughout his career, he impacted the lives of many students and colleagues both on and off the field and in the classroom. Once retired from teaching, he went on to assist young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.
Tom’s greatest impact was his significant role in the lives of Madigan, Katie, and Rhys. He was present not only as “Grandpa” but also as their biggest fan, supporter, encourager, and male role model.
Outside work and after retirement, Tom enjoyed hobbies such as golf and pickleball, attending various sporting events, walking his dogs, and spending quality time with his family and friends. From time to time, you could find him volunteering at Bradford Regional Medical Center, visiting friends at Futures Rehabilitation Center and the Lutheran Home in Kane, socializing at Texas Hot with “the guys” on Saturday mornings, and enjoying gatherings at the Kane Senior Center. He was a long-time member of both St. Callistus Catholic Church (while living in Kane) and St. Bernards Catholic Church (while residing in Bradford) where he served as commentator, greeter, and a was a former member of Knights of Columbus. Tom was an avid member of Kane Country Club, a life member of Kane
Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #329. He found joy in staying busy, social and cherished shared moments with loved ones.
Tom fought quite the fight with Alzheimer’s, and ultimately, Liver/Kidney Failure took over that fight for him and won. Despite the issues and struggles with memory, Tom never lost sight of his all-time favorite football plays, his love for the game both on and off the field, the court, and the course. His sense of humor remained through all the ups and downs.
Surviving are daughters, Tricia Dalton of Bradford, PA; Julie (Brad) Butters of Maryville, TN; and Amy (Bryan) Ashcroft of Kane, PA; grandchildren Curtis (Michelle Meacham), Madigan (Justin Kieffer), Katie, and Rhys; two bonus grandsons, Mason and Kaden; sister Mary Ann (Pat) DeMarte of Okemos, MI; and five nephews and two nieces. Tom was predeceased by his Parents, Sisters Martha Jones and Joan Brown, Nephew Steve Jones, and Granddaughter Destiny.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Cummings Funeral Home, August 25 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 26 at11 :00 AM at St. Callistus Catholic Church, with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to one of the following: Kane Area All Sports Boosters, Elks Lodge 329’s “Building Fund,” or Kane Community Methodist Church’s “Drive-up Dinners” in memory of Tom.
“False pride is a bad thing, but real pride that stems from hard work and devotion is a fine thing” – Coach Robert C. King KHS
Online condolences can be given at www.cummingsfh.com.
Gordon Leary Vogt, Sr., 91, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA early Friday morning (August 23, 2024). He was born May 28, 1933 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Gordon Anthony and Genevieve Leary Vogt.
Gordon graduated from Emporium High School in 1951 and began his collegiate career at the US Naval Academy serving on the USS Wisconsin. He graduated from Clarion University in 1957.
Francis N. Peterson “beloved father, grandfather, and brother”
Francis N. “Pete” Peterson, 86, of Steamburg, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.
Born on Thursday, March 17, 1938 in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Norman S. and Evelyn E. Franklin Peterson. On August 15, 1957 in Allegany, NY, he married Nancy J. Tyler, who passed away on April 6, 2013.
Pete was a graduate of Randolph (NY) Central School, Class of 1956. He was a US Navy veteran.
Pete was employed for many years at Bordens, which later became Alcoa, in Randolph, retiring in 2000.
He was a member of American Legion Post #0001. He enjoyed hunting. Pete was an accomplished musician, having played the bass guitar, the mandolin, and the Dobro, in many local bands. His greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are a son, Patrick M. “Pat” (Kim) Peterson of Lake Stevens, Washington; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Diane Peterson of Texas; two sisters, Norma J. Starnes of Portville, NY and Dawn L. (Rich) Demmon of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Pete was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey A. Peterson; a daughter, Jennifer Monica Peterson; and a brother, Gary D. Peterson.
Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Rebecca Ann Botens, 75, of Lantana, Texas and a former Cuba New York native passed away at home Tuesday, August 20, 2024 after short illness.
Born on November 7, 1948, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Jerold C. and Ethlyn H. Muckey Warner. She was married to Thomas R. Botens.
Rebecca was a graduate of Cuba Central School. After high school she started working for Barbara’s Flowers and then opened Becky’s Flower Shop and owned and operated that business until she moved to Texas in 1978. While in Texas she worked for several local flower shops, but retired as the manager of the Lewisville Flower Shop in Lewisville, Texas. She received many awards during her career from FTD for her flower arrangements and design.
Once she retired, she bought a home in Lantana, Texas and enjoyed her time there. She also enjoyed artwork and drawing.
Edith M. Michielson, 96, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (August 22, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born February 8, 1928 in Bath, NY, the daughter of Paul and Mabel (Benjamin) Hess. She was first married to Ivan Bickford, then to George Clark, and lastly to Conrad Michielson. She was preceded in death by all three husbands.
Edith attended Farmers Valley and Smethport area schools. She had worked for Reed’s Jewelers in Olean, NY and retired from the McKean County Courthouse in the domestic relations department.
David A. Schneider, 63, of 120 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his residence following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (PAVOAD) and Crisis Cleanup have set up a call center to streamline recovery efforts. This call center aims to ensure efficient coordination and effective use of resources to aid those affected by the storm. This call center aims to efficiently coordinate volunteer assistance for muck out operations, tree removal and debris cleanup for affected residents.
Crisis Cleanup is a renowned disaster work order management platform that facilitates better coordination among relief organizations, minimizes duplication of efforts, and enhances the volunteer experience. They have opened an incident specific to TS Debby to assist with the ongoing recovery.
Cleanup Assistance Available for Survivors
By calling 844-965-1386, survivors can register their need for cleanup with volunteers from various local, regional, and statewide PAVOAD organizations, including community groups and faith-based communities. These volunteers can assist with muck out operations, tree removal and debris cleanup. You are encouraged to share this hotline number widely to ensure that all affected residents can access the help they need
**NOTE…..Crisis cleanup is activated through August 30th
Sally J. Crandall Vavala, 74, of Boone Mountain Road Kersey, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born May 6, 1950 in Westfield, New York to Clyde and Lois (Wester) Crandall.
Sally graduated valedictorian of Sherman Central High School in 1968. She received her Bachelor’s degree (1972) in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego, her Masters Degree (1974) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies in 1982 from the Pennsylvania State University one week before giving birth to her third child.
Sally was an assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University, DuBois campus for 25 years. She was the faculty advisor for the HDFS club and the head of her department for many years and was also the pianist for the Penn State DuBois Choir. Sally was the organist for the Grace Episcopal Church, Ridgway, for over 30 years.
Kristen Ellenberger of Ridgway, Pa., pushes her belongings toward her new home at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford during first-year student move-in Thursday. Ellenberger is one of 317 first-year students at Pitt-Bradford this year, most of whom will live on campus. Upper-class students will move in Saturday, and classes begin Monday, Aug. 26. (Photo by Glenn Melvin)