URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 408 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From noon Tuesday to 2 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The wind will pick up as snow and mixed precipitation move in from the south. It will continue as the mixed precipitation transitions to all rain.
The Elk County Community Foundation is accepting applications through January 15 for thousands of dollars in grants currently available to 501c3 organizations during their open grant cycle.
Organizations may submit applications for grant funding from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund or the Elk County Development Fund. Each of these funds welcome applications that directly benefit the residents of Elk County.
The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund is an open grant that supports worthy projects that provide services for the residents of our communities. Their goal is to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in our local area.
The Elk County Development Fund supports community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to sustain themselves.
For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Please call our office at 834-2125 with any questions. ECCF, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting grant applications through January 15 from non-profit organizations and schools that provide educational services for the Pre-K community. The grants are available from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund (ECSSS).
The ECCSS fund was established to assist any nonprofit agency that provides services for the purposes of providing Pre-K education. The purpose of the grant should be to improve programs that are already established or to develop new programs. This fund will not cover direct operating expenses of an agency, rather it hopes to enhance an organization’s programs.
Some of the Elk County Society for Special Services grant awards from past grant cycles were a $2,000 grant to the Johnsonburg Pre K for a new curriculum, and a $3,000 grant to Dickinson Center Inc for Parents as Teachers program, $2,000 to St. Leo School for program supplies and equipment, and $1,000 to the Ridgway YMCA for IPads.
For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Contact our office at 834-2125 with any questions. The Elk County Community Foundation is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.
Following the holiday break, all three Pennsylvania College of Technology winter sports teams were back in action last week.
FLASHBACK
Men’s basketball
In their first-ever meeting, Russell Sage College won 77-64 in the Wildcats’ final nonconference game of the season on Tuesday despite a 25-point effort from Gavin Barrett, of Roselle, New Jersey, and 22 points and 14 rebounds from Livingston Cross, of Union, New Jersey. Russell Sage held a 34-16 edge in fast-break points.
Returning to United East Volt Division play for the first time in over a month, Penn College saw a two-point halftime lead slip away as St. Mary’s (Md.) College used a 19-point second-half advantage for a 79-62 win on Friday. Cross finished with a team-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, while David Brown, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, came off the bench to score 15 points.
Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall record: 4-11
UE record: 1-2
Tuesday, Jan. 2 — at Russell Sage College, L, 77-64
Friday, Jan. 5 — at St. Mary’s (Md.) College (UE), L, 79-62
Wednesday, Jan. 10 — at Lancaster Bible College (UE), 5 p.m. (LBC leads 16-0)
Tuesday, Jan. 16 — host Penn State Abington (UE), 5 p.m. (Abington leads 12-2)
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 2 invites the public to vote on eight plows decorated by high school students in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, and Potter counties as part of the annual Paint the Plow program. Paint the Plow is a statewide outreach aimed at promoting winter driving safety and fostering appreciation for high school art programs and student creativity.
Earlier this year, PennDOT invited students in high school art programs across the state to paint plow blades based on the statewide theme “Seat belts are always in season,” The theme was chosen to remind motorists that seat belts save lives and should be worn year-round.
In District 2, students from the following schools participated:
Centre County—Bellefonte Area
Clearfield—Clearfield Area, DuBois Central Catholic
Clinton—Bucktail, Central Mountain, Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Elk—Elk County Catholic
Potter—Coudersport
This year, the public is invited to vote through an online survey posted on the PennDOT website www.penndot.pa.gov/PaintthePlow. The voting form can be found by clicking on the county names within the table.
Turtlepoint to get $346,821 to rehabilitate Long Branch Creek
Projects include streambank restoration efforts, habitat protection, stormwater improvements, floodplain restoration, and funding to address agricultural readiness
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that seven projects in the state’s northwestern region were awarded a total of $1,843,156 through DEP’s Growing Greener Plus grant program. These projects work to protect waterways and watersheds, reclaim abandoned mine sites, and work to reclaim and plug abandoned oil and gas wells. This year’s awards exceed $12 million statewide.
“The Growing Greener Plus grant program empowers communities to pursue environmental progress and innovation,” said Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “This support fuels vital Pennsylvania initiatives that protect our land and restore local watersheds. As a result, our Commonwealth can look forward to a greener future.”
High Wind Watch issued January 7 at 3:31AM EST until January 10 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE…Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
INSTRUCTIONS: Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
The Port Allegany Music Department recently presented Wintersongs 2023. The program featured PASD Choirs from elementary and high schools under the direction of Heather Nance and RachaCjporel Karwowski. Pictured are members of the Elementary Ensemble as they performed “Snow Day ‘.
Accompanists for the concerts were Rachael Karwowski, Carey Boyer, and Angela Karwowski, and student accompanist Lily Madison.
Pictured: Members of the Elementary Ensemble surprise the audience with snowballs following their song, “Snow Day”. Also pictured are members of the Junior High and Senior High Choirs during their performances.
Allegany Co. Democrats “Serving our Community” on National Day of Service
Belmont, NY — This year, Alfred Area Food Pantry in Alfred is selected as the recipient of our Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service collection.
We invite everyone to contribute to this service project along with us. We’ve made it easy by establishing convenient early drop-off locations in ten communities across the county: Alfred, Andover, Angelica, Belmont, Bolivar, Canaseraga, Cuba, Rushford, Scio, and Wellsville.
Donations can be delivered to these locations through Sunday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m.Our volunteers will collect all donations and take them to the Alfred Area Food Pantry on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — Monday, January 15th.
Message us on FBor Threads, email info@alleganycountydemocrats.orgor text 585-610-4321 and we’ll share the address of the drop-off location nearest you. If transportation is a problem, our volunteers can pick up your donations. Let us hear from you!
Here is a list of items requested by the Pantry board:
Donations by check made to “Alfred Area Food Pantry”
This is just one of the many ways local Democrats serve our community, in keeping with the Committee’s desire to protect and enhance the quality of life in the county. To learn more, visit www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or follow us on Facebook or Threads.
The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.
Hamilton-Gibson’s Winter Theatre Arts Camps in Elkland and Wellsboro for youth in grades 3-9 will present the musical “Junie B. Jones JR” based on the beloved books by Barbara Park.
The Winter Theatre Arts Camps are offered at no cost to campers due to generous grants from the Deerfield Charitable Trust and UPMC Wellsboro. The camps are free and open to students attending public or private schools or who are home-schooled. Each camper will receive a tee shirt, script, rehearsal CD, and instruction.
Registration forms for the Elkland camp are now available at schools in the Northern Tioga School District, online at the HG website, hamiltongibson.org or can be obtained by calling the HG office at 570-724-2079 or emailing hamgib@gmail.com.
The Elk County Council on the Arts would like to invite the public to this year’s regional Poetry Out Loud competition taking place on January 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the PA Wilds Media Lab in Kane. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Elk County Council on the Arts, Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. Students from Elk County Catholic High School, Saint Marys Area High School, and Ridgway High School will gather to compete and recite the poems they have selected for a panel of esteemed judges.
The Sinnemahone Triple Crown continues to grow while supporting local businesses and allowing residents to explore Cameron County waterways and trails. In 2024 changes are coming to two of the events.
The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce stepped in several years ago when organizers of the Cameron County Canoe and Kayak Classic retired from the event. That event held in April of each year, has had a date change since PA Fish and Boat designated the first Saturday in April as opening day for trout season. In 2024 the paddling event will be held on the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek on Saturday, April 13. Registration will open by the middle of January.
(Pennsylvania) – Mother Nature might be saying it’s winter, but the American Cancer Society is helping you to think spring with the return of Daffodil Days! This colorful first flower of spring represents a campaign that brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers, and families while providing much-needed funding to support the groundbreaking research, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society.
“Cancer touches us all in one way or another,” noted Dan Tobin, ACS Director of Regional Integrated Marketing. “By supporting the American Cancer Society through Daffodil Days, you are not only warming the hearts of others, but you are also helping the American Cancer Society to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”
Trudi Dibble of Middlebury Township is offering a free, one-hour Golden Afternoons Program on Tai Chi this coming Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
Golden Afternoons is open to those 55 years of age or older. Light refreshments will be provided free.
Almost anyone can do Tai Chi. No special equipment is needed. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise and flat shoes.
Auditions for third through ninth graders participating in Hamilton-Gibson’s production of the musical “Junie B. Jones JR” at the Winter Theatre Arts Camp in Elkland are after school on Monday, Jan. 8 at R. B. Walter Elementary in Tioga Junction, Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Clark Wood Elementary in Elkland and Thursday, Jan. 11 at Westfield Elementary.
Role selections will be made following the auditions. “Junie B. Jones JR” is a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books. The show features many lovable characters and fun-filled songs.
The camp will be at the Clark Wood Elementary School at 110 Addison Hill Road in Elkland. It will open on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and end on Thursday, Feb. 1 with Pay-What-You-Can performances for the public at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3.
Each camper will receive a free tee shirt, script, rehearsal CD and instruction. They will be taught choreography, how to project their voices when speaking and singing, and how to create a character and have fun.
Thanks to the generosity of the Deerfield Charitable Trust, the camp is free to students who reside in the Northern Tioga School District and attend public or private schools or are home-schooled.
Registration forms for the Elkland camp are available at schools in the Northern Tioga School District, online at the HG website (hamiltongibson.org), or can be obtained by calling the HG office at 570-724-2079 or by emailing hamgib@gmail.com.
Local nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving McKean County can welcome the new year with the opportunity to apply for a grant to support their programs and projects that will impact McKean County residents. The McKean County Commissioners and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) have partnered for a second granting cycle to award and distribute $250,000 in grant funding in 2024 with dollars available through the American Rescue Plan Act.
An informational meeting is planned for Tuesday, January16, 2024 for any potential applicants. The meeting will be available either by Zoom or in person at the Seneca Highlands IU9 office in Smethport at 4:30 pm. Organizations are asked to please register by emailing mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. The majority of the snowfall and greatest impact on travel will be from this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads along with reduced visibilities.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Shortly after 19:00 Allentown units were dispatched to an address on County Rd 18 in our first due for a reported Working fire with exposure issue.
The initial box brought in Alma and Wellsville for mutual aid
Alma 501 reported the fire to be directly across from his residence and was fully involved at that time, Allentown 50 went en route requesting a 2nd alarm for tankers which requested 2 tankers from Scio.
Once on scene, Allentown 50 reported a shed was fully involved with extension into the house.
Allentown 4 arrived on scene laying LDH down the long driveway and across a small bridge while Wellsville 3 set up to supply. Members made a quick aggressive attack to stop the fire spread in the house and keep it to minimum damage.
Additional units from Allentown, Alma, Wellsville and Scio staged at the road sending manpower and equipment forward to assist in fire attack and overhaul, Wellsville 1 established the initial fill site on Petrolia Hill to aid in tanker shuttle ops
Bolivar provided an engine for standby also helped set up water supply
Allegany County Fire Investigators were on scene to assist
A reminder to all of our customers. Starting this week, we will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
Check out all the new hunting gear available at North Central Supply. New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00 Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check).. Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
On January 6 at 12:12 am Whitesville, Andover, Willing Fire Depts. and Genesee as mutual aid were dispatched to 84 Marietta Ave In Independence New York for a possible structure fire
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. The majority of the snowfall and greatest impact on travel will be mid afternoon through evening on Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with reduced visibility.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
The End-of-Year Meeting was called to order by Chairman Anthony Plants at 4:00 PM.
***PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE***
Minutes of the previous meeting of 5 December 2023 reviewed. Motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to accept as read, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, , 3rd by Supervisor Jeffery Moyer – motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Ceres Township 2024 Budget discussed, and voted on – Supervisors agreed that the budget was reasonable – all voted yes – motion carried
Update on Solar Field installed in Ceres Township. The Ceres Township Board of Supervisors urges anyone who has an opinion as to the installation of Solar Fields in the Township, to attend the next meeting of the Oswayo Valley Board of Education. The meeting will be held at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School on January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ROADMASTER’S REPORT
Roadmaster Jeff Moyer that they have been cleaning ditches, and servicing Backhoe 21I cutting edge.
SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS
Supervisors had no comments
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents had no comment
ROADS BONDED
The following roads are bonded in Ceres Township:
Newell Creek from township Line to Stuckey Lane – Northwest Export
Coon Crossing – RAM Forest
BILLS REVIEWED – Motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to pay bills, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, 3rd by Supervisor Jeff Moyer – motion carried.
The next meeting will be the Organizational Meeting on 2 January 2024 at 5:00 PM, followed by the first Regular Meeting 0f 2024. The Auditors’ Meeting will be held on 3 January 2024 at 6:00 PM. All meetings will be held at 12 Barbertown Road in Ceres Township.
Motion to adjourn made by Supervisor Anthony Plants, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, 3rd by Supervisor Jeff Moyer – motion carried.
Those present:
Supervisors – 3 Anthony Plants, Greg Maxson, Jeffery Moyer
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