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NEWS
GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER IS CANCELLED
The Golf Ball Drop fundraiser, to be held Saturday, Sept. 9, on the 18th hole at the Tyoga Golf Course at 759 Route 660, Wellsboro has been cancelled, it was announced by the Tyoga Golf Course and Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The money is being returned to those who purchased tickets.
RECALLS
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% Solution Eye Drops Due to Bacterial and Fungal Contamination
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products is voluntarily recalling all lots of MSM DROPS 5%,15% Solution, Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops and Dr. Berne’s MSM MIST 15% Solution to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found one lot (lot 6786) of Dr. Berne’s MSM DROPS 5% Solution to fail sterility with both bacterial and fungal contamination found in the product. Out of an abundance of caution, Dr. Berne’s is recalling all other lots of the 5% and 15% strengths of MSM Solution and all lots of Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops and Dr. Berne’s MSM MIST 15% Solution.
LEONARD HARRISON STATE PARK TO OPEN TO VISITORS THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 AS CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES
This Friday, Sept 1, Leonard Harrison State Park at 4797 PA-660, Wellsboro, PA 16901 will be open to visitors for the first time since it was closed to the public on May 15 so key infrastructure improvements could be made.
According to Hills Creek State Park Complex Park Operations Manager Benjamin Stone of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of State Parks, “There is still a lot to do between now and Friday.”
Paving of the main parking areas started on Monday, Aug. 21 with the topcoat to be applied beginning Monday, Aug. 28. The restrooms and main parking areas will be open to visitors on Friday. Landscaping will be on going throughout September, with specific grass mixes and tree plantings planned.
Seniors 2 Seniors Program is Back Again!
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program is teaching basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet, which can include: Staying connected to friends and family; Sending and receiving emails; Using search engines to navigate the Internet; Utilizing telemedicine (healthcare from home); Using on-line banking; and Shopping from home (for items not available in the local area).
Flash Flood Warning issued
Flash Flood Warning issued August 28 at 1:41PM EDT until August 28 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
DESCRIPTION: At 141 PM EDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in I-86 West bound lane closed in Horseheads.
Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Elmira, Corning, West Elmira, Southport, Big Flats, Horseheads,
Elmira Heights, Caton, Erin, South Corning, Horseheads North, Pine
City, Breesport, East Corning, Lockwood, Fisherville, Mark Twain
State Park, Tompkins Corners, Newtown Battlefield State Park and
Webb Mills.
INSTRUCTIONS: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Special prayer service at St. Eulalia Roman Catholic Church
(front l-r: Ron Nelson, Jason Tingley, Father Chris Wheeler, David Spacht-PA State Warden, Chris Fink-Grand Knight
Back l-r: Richard Buchanan, Dave Matzinger-District Deputy, Tom Gooch, Matt Miller)
Coudersport PA – A silver rose on a nine-month pilgrimage was the centerpiece of a special prayer service at St. Eulalia Roman Catholic Church in Coudersport on Saturday, August 26th. The program is sponsored annually by the Coudersport Knights of Columbus Council # 1355 to honor our Lady of Guadalupe and express both international unity and dedication to the sanctity of human life.
The journey of the silver rose begins each year in March and ends on Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During that time, Silver Roses travel from town to town along eight routes throughout North America. Several of those routes begin in Canada and end in Mexico.
Tioga Fire And Ambulance Dispatched For A Crash
On August 28 at 9:11 am. Tioga Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 15 South for a one vehicle rollover crash onto the median with injuries
Close Out Your Summer at Sinnemahoning State Park!
Austin – The kids might be back in school but there is still one more long weekend left this summer! Sinnemahoning State Park is excited to offer a full slate of recreation and educational public programs for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Whether you are looking to paddle the George B. Stevenson Reservoir or to tag a Monarch Butterfly there is something for everyone at Sinnemahoning State Park! Program details below, for more information and registration visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park or call the park office at 814-647-8401.
Special Olympics 2nd Annual Spark Run 5K on Sept. 9th
Special Olympics Pennsylvania, McKean County are holding their 2nd annual Spark Run 5K on September 9, 2023.
Once again the Start/Finish Line is at Zippo Headquarters, 33 Barbour St, Bradford. The run/walk route will travel out to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and back.
Registration begins at 9:00 AM, the race starts at 10:00 AM. Adults are $25, Students $10, Special Olympic Athletes and (1) buddy FREE.
All proceeds from this race support Special Olympic Athletes and volunteers. McKean County has expanded their sporting opportunities this last year with youth soccer and youth basketball. “We would like to offer more programs in every area of our county not just for athletes located in close proximity to Bradford.” Says Marie Costello, Director of Development for The Wilds Region. “To be able to offer more (programs) we need to raise funds for equipment, uniforms, clearances, rental fees etc.. There will never be a cost to the athletes for any of our programs or services, so we need the community’s support.”
To register for the event or more information go to give.specialolympicspa.org/sparkrunmckean or mcostello@specialolympicspa.org
!!MISSING KITTY!!
He has been found!!
Ulysses- Academy St/Center St. area. His name is Stanley, 8yrs old, indoor cat and very friendly. Missing since 8ish last night. If found or seen please contact me ASAP. We miss him so very much and just want him home safe! Thank you!
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Friday, August 25, 2023 The latest news from the State Capitol You are welcome to contact me through this link. Visit to Cole Manor  Thank you to Chrissy Tingley and residents at Cole Manor in Coudersport for welcoming me this week for a tour and a chat over coffee and donuts. It was a pleasure meeting you all! Conventional Oil and Gas Tour  It was great to have so many fellow lawmakers on hand this week for a tour of conventional well sites in Warren County. Pictured is a well site Cameron Energy in Clarendon is preparing to plug. It is important state leaders understand the importance of this industry in helping to meet our energy needs and supporting good-paying jobs for our residents. How May We Help You? Click here to view video. To help keep state government accessible to you, I operate three local offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane. Here’s a look just a few of the ways we are available to assist you. Please stop by to see us! Kane Senior Citizens Expo Sept. 8  Please join us on Friday, Sept. 8, for the Kane Senior Citizens Expo! Open to senior citizens and their family members and caregivers, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 Fraley St., Kane. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m. If you can’t make it this time, mark your calendar for our final expo of the year at the Roulette Fire Hall on Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Kane expo, contact the Kane office at 814-837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the expo, my offices in Bradford and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 8. The office in Coudersport will remain open and may be reached by calling 814-274-9769. Do You Receive My Sportsman Newsletter?  Each year, I send a newsletter highlighting the latest news of interest to sportsmen and women in our region and across the Commonwealth. It includes helpful links to information about hunting and fishing, as well as this year’s seasons and bag limits. I’m compiling the newsletter now. To make sure you receive it, sign up here. Attention First-Time Hunters!  Hunter-Trapper Education courses are required for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license in the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers both in-person and online options.Participants, whether in-person or online, will receive a training certificate recognized throughout North America when they pass a test at the end of the course. The course covers responsible hunting behavior, firearms basics and safety, basic shooting, wildlife conservation and management, outdoor safety and survival, hunting techniques, trapping and furtaking basics, and hunting safety. Free in-person training is offered in various locations across the Commonwealth and is open to anyone age 11 or older. To find and register for a course near you, click here. There are several online options. • The Game Commission’s official online course is available to anyone age 16 and older and costs $34.95 to complete. • The Interactive Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education course is open to anyone age 11 and older and costs $50 to complete. • The National Rifle Association offers a free online hunter education course open to anyone age 11 and older. Learn more about hunter-trapper education here. McKean County HHW, Electronic Waste Collection Sept. 16 The McKean County Conservation District will host a Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Memorial Drive in Duke Center. This is an opportunity for McKean County residents to recycle unwanted electronics and household chemicals safely. Appointments are required to help reduce traffic flow and wait time. To participate in the drive-through recycling event, click here to register online or call 412-567-6566. Fees are based on the weight of items collected. Credit cards are the only form of payment accepted. Freon devices are $0.37 per pound; TVs and monitors $0.70 per pound; and all other e-waste $0.48 per pound. For chemical disposal, paints and stains are $0.85 per pound; bulb and batteries $0.95 per pound; chemicals $1.15 per pound; and propane cylinders of all sizes are $7.50. For more information about the event and items accepted, click here. Protect Yourself from Scams  In the wake of recent arrests involving scams against older Pennsylvanians, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) is again reminding people of all ages to be on the lookout for someone trying to cheat them out of their hard-earned money. Some tips to keep in mind: • Never send money or gift cards to someone you do not know. Also, gift cards are for gifts, not for paying debts or bills. • If you are suspicious or have concerns about a solicitation, call your local police or the OAG hotline at 800-441-2555. • If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. “Sweepstakes” scams have been common for years, so be vigilant and use common sense. If you did not sign up for a sweepstakes, you could not have won. • Sign up for scam warning text alerts from the Office of Attorney General. Mobile carrier rates may apply. Additionally, the OAG recommends an acronym to evaluate unsolicited phone calls or emails: • S: Sudden – The call or email is unexpected. • C: Contact – Scammers will contact you by phone, email or in-person. • A: Act Now – The request will be urgent and assert penalties if you do not act quickly. • M: Money or Information – The scammer will request money or personal information. Pennsylvanians who believe they have been victims of a scam should file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by calling 800-441-2555 or emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov. |
Clara Township Officials Have Concerns
Clara Township
566 Clara Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
814.203.5231
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Northwest Oil and Gas District
230 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Reference: Clara Field #20
August 7, 2023
DEP Officials,
The following questions and comments are in reference to the permit application filed by Roulette Oil and Gas Co., LLC to convert the Clara 20 gas well into an injection well.
Clara Township Officials express deep concern and urgent appeal regarding the permit application for an injection well by Roulette Oil and Gas Company. Clara Township Officials strongly urge the Department to suspend the review of this permit application due to significant non-compliance with Clara Township’s injection well ordinances.
The Policy for Consideration of Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances in DEP reviews of permits for facilities and infrastructure is crucial for ensuring transparency, public participation, and environmental protection (This policy served as the basis for the suspension of review for the Edgar Thomson well site in Allegheny County, demonstrating its critical importance in upholding the rights of local communities).
Roulette Oil and Gas Company’s application falls under multiple categories within Appendix A of this very policy as application types that are affected by the Policy for Consideration of Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances. The Department’s own guidelines acknowledge the relevance of this policy to the current permit application.
Roulette Oil and Gas has not obtained the required local permitting in accordance with Clara Township’s injection well ordinances. Permitting processes at the local level are essential for ensuring community engagement, environmental protection, and safeguarding the well-being of residents in the area. Approving the permit without proper local permitting would directly contravene the Department’s own policy, undermining the principles it stands for and disregarding the concerns of the community and local authorities.
The injection well proposed by Roulette Oil and Gas could have far-reaching consequences for the environment and public health in the region. Any decision made by the Department must take into account the concerns and interests of Clara Township, Pleasant Valley Township, Roulette Township, Potter County and other local communities, as well as adhere to existing policies aimed at preserving the integrity of local comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances.
Clara Township Officials request the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection halt the review of the Roulette Oil and Gas permit application until they have obtained proper local permitting and until the Department ensures that its own policies are being strictly followed.
Clara Township trust that the Department will carefully consider the potential implications of this permit and prioritize the well-being of our community and environment.
Thank you.
v/r
Clara Township Officials
Robert W. Wylie Steven C. Mehl
Clara Township Clara Township
Supervisor Chairman, BOS
Attachments:
Clara Township- Ordinance #8- Injection Wells dtd 2FEB1987.pdf
Clara Township- Amendment to Ordinance #8- Injection Wells dtd 31MAR2023.pdf
Cc: Karen C. Cahilly, Esq
Senator Katie Muth
Senator Chris Dush
Potter County Commissioners Meeting ~Agenda~
August 24, 2023
(Meetings recorded and destroyed after mtg. mins. approval)
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
MINUTES – August 10, 2023
GUESTS
NEW BUSINESS
Sale of Potter County Tax Parcel Numbers: 240-005-012; 240-005-013; and 240-005-015
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Engagement Letter – Between Potter County; PCHS and ZA (Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC), for
2022Audit at cost of $60,103.
PCHS CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS 22/23 23/24
TYLER PROMOTED TO PITT-BRADFORD’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPIC AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
BRADFORD, Pa. — Christine Tyler, who had been serving as director of development and major gifts at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was promoted to executive director of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement and will oversee the PAE office.
NEW STUDENT MOVE IN DAY, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD
More than 300 new students moved into campus housing at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Thursday. There are 405 incoming students from 23 states and 21 countries. Returning students will move on to campus throughout the rest of the weekend.
