McKean 911 Center is Back Online
NEWS
Smethport Fire Dept. Was In Storm Mode
Smethport Fire Department Inc.
A predicted snow event turned out to be more than expected which brought out the SFD to respond to several calls over a 4 hour period. The first dispatch came in at 2020 hours for Fire Police to close Rt 6 hill.
Snow was falling at a rate of 2+ inches per hour causing nearly impossible road conditions for a few hours. Heavy wet snow began snapping tree limbs, pulling wires down and caused a power outage in Smethport for over an hour. All calls were handled and members were back at Station 2 at aprx 0045. Chief 2 had command.
(Photos by Jim Dougherty SFD)
Norman A. Hicks, DDS, 92, Coudersport, PA
Norman A.”Doc” Hicks, DDS, 92, a longtime resident of Coudersport, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Doc’s final 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.
Clara Twp., Potter County Injection Well Permit Pending
We will be holding a Zoom meeting to discuss the pending Clara Township, Potter County Waste Injection Well application on file with the Department of Environmental Protection. Everyone is welcome to join.
Zoom Time: Mar 6, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86437427790
Meeting ID: 864 3742 7790
Meeting ID: 864 3742 7790
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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Liberty Township
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA
March 9, 2023
4859 Route 155
Port Allegany, PA. 16743
Reports
1. Ambulance Report for February, 2023
2. Fire Report for February, 2023
3. Secretary’s Report for February 9, 2023 for regular meeting.
4. Treasurer’s Report for March, 2023
Correspondence
1. PennDot monthly newsletter.
2. Letter from McKean County Commissioners regarding Kallenborn
proposed subdivision.
3. Letter from PA. Game Commission regarding the Skinner Creek Bridge
Project.
New Business
1. Yearly S.W. Smith report will be presented by Mary Grace Collier-Kisler.
Old Business
Public Concerns
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY…
Winter Storm WarningAlert: …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches with slightly higher amounts possible on ridge tops. * WHERE…McKean, Potter and Cameron Counties. * WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Travel will be hazardous overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The period of heaviest snowfall will be between 7 PM and 2 AM. Snowfall rates of greater than 1 inch per hour are likely during that time frame. The snow will be wet, with a high water content. Instructions: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp.Target Area:Cameron McKean Potter | |
| Forecast Office: | NWS State College (Central Pennsylvania) |
ST MARYS AREA UNITED WAY AWARDS GRANT
Elk County- St. Marys Area United Way President Doug Gaffey presented a grant award of $10,000 to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) Angie Eckstrom, Executive Director and Sheri Larson, Prevention Supervisor. ADAS is one of the many partnering organizations that have sought grant money from the St. Marys Area United Way.
Over the next couple of weeks, the United Way will continue to notify the public of all the grant recipients and award amounts. The grant funding disseminated in 2023 is as a result of the funding raised during the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. Funding raised in 2023 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2024.
ADAS will be utilizing their grant funding to provide drug and alcohol education to Elk County schools through a program named Too Good for Drugs. The goal of this education in the schools it to help reduce anti-social behavior and drug usage among youth.
The Too Good for Drugs program uses an approach of addressing underlying factors by building skills in resisting peer pressure, goal setting, making healthy decisions and learning new refusal skills. ADAS mission is to provide quality and compassionate substance use and co-occurring services, empowering individuals to develop responsible healthy lifestyles.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. If you would like to become one of these individuals or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions, Investments to Create Fairer Markets, Lower Prices
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $89 million across the country to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors. USDA also announced initial steps the Department is taking to create a more competitive marketplace for seeds and other agricultural inputs.
The $89 million of investments announced today support the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain, which dedicates resources to expand independent processing capacity. As President Biden has highlighted, creating fairer markets and more opportunities for family farmers helps bring down prices at the grocery store.
“Under President Biden’s leadership, USDA is laser-focused on standing up for America’s farmers and ranchers by expanding processing capacity, creating fairer markets, and more revenue streams and market opportunities, which helps bring down food costs for families at the grocery store,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “Today’s investments and actions to back the startup and expansion of independent processing capacity and boost market fairness in seeds and other key agricultural inputs will promote competition, support producer income, strengthen the supply chain, and increase economic opportunity in rural communities.”
To learn more, read the full news release.
USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label
Agency seeks comments on proposed rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.
ROACH-BAUER FORESTRY FORUM TO MEET THURSDAY, APRIL 13, AT WILCOX COMMUNITY CENTER IN WILCOX, PA
The Value of Large Woody Debris in Streams
Kane, Pa. – The April 13, 2023 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce they will host two speakers for the upcoming Forum on the Value of Large Woody Debris in Streams. Dr. Ben Hayes, professor at Bucknell University, will share time with Mr. Luke Bobnar of the Western Pennsylvania conservancy.
Dr. Ben Hayes is Director of Watershed Sciences and Engineering Programs at Bucknell University. His background is in geomorphology and hydrogeology. Ben’s research focuses on fluvial processes, aquatic habitat restoration, and erosion and sediment transportation. He concentrates on the Susquehanna River and effects on the Chesapeake Bay Region.
Ben earned his Ph.D. in Fluvial Geomorphology in 1995 from Colorado State University. Prior and during his educational years, Ben worked as a river guide on large rivers, including the Penobscot in New England, the Skagit out West, and the Colorado in the Southwest United States. Ben is a Pennsylvania native.
Mr. Luke Bobnar of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is the second speaker for the Value of Large Woody Debris in Streams Forum. Luke has been working as a Watershed Scientist on stream restoration in Western Pennsylvania for the last eight years. He works with public and private landowners on stream and riparian habitat improvement, as well as addressing aquatic organism passage barriers. Luke graduated with a B.S. degree in Biology from Clarion University in 2010. Luke is active in the James Zwald Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and enjoys working and playing in Penn’s Woods in all four seasons.
This Forum on the Value of Large Woody Debris in streams will be of interest to forest managers, foresters, and biologists.
Society of American Foresters’ Continuing Forestry Education credits will be applied for this presentation.
The Forum will be held at the Wilcox Community Building (also called the Jones Township Community Center) at 320 Faries St, downtown Wilcox, Pa. 15870. Preceding the talk will be a no-host social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program will start immediately after dinner. Reservations are required! No reservations will be accepted after April 6. For reservations, contact the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group, PO Box 133, Kane, Pa., 16735, at 814-837-8550, or e-mail bcarson@ahug.com.
Snow Expected Tonight in Tiers of NY/PA
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 06 at 3:38AM EST until March 07 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches, especially across the higher elevations.
* WHERE…Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
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.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Penn College Weekly Sports Update
29AWeekly2022-23/Feb. 27-March 4
New day for Penn College wrestling
The Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling program is on the verge of a new,
magnificent day when freshman Isaac Cory competes at the NCAA Division III National
Championships on Friday.
ON THE HORIZON:
Wrestling
Cory, of Montoursville, carries a 17-2 season record into his first-round match at the 10,500-
seat Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia, where he joins 17 other wrestlers vying for the 184-
pound weight-class crown.
In all, there are 180 grapplers in 10 weight classes (18 in each weight) from across the country
looking for an individual title. The complete seeded bracket will be available on Monday at
https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/wrestling/d3/live-updates-2023-diii-wrestling-
championship.
Also entered at 184 are defending champion Jaritt Shinhoster, University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater (29-2 record); Charles Baczek, Wabash College (20-2); Shane Leigel, Loras College
(31-1); Sampson Wilkins, Castleton University (34-12); Bentley Schwanebeck-Ostermann,
Augsburg University (28-6); Cameron Blizard, Washington and Lee (19-6); Jack Ryan, SUNY
Oneonta (19-5); David McCullough, Coast Guard Academy (4-0); Gavin Layman, Ohio Northern
University (3-1); Donovan Corn, Luther College (29-7); Mahlic Sallah, Roanoke College (27-2);
Kalyn Jahn, Wisconsin-La Crosse (18-9); Colby Giroux, RIT (31-4); Edwin Morales, Bridgewater
State University (17-2); Blake Williams, Adrian College (5-1); Tristan Westphal, Coe College (21-
5); and Isaac Kassis, Alvernia University (4-0).
Wartburg College won the team title a year ago with 79 points.
A four-time state qualifier while he was in high school, Cory has wrestled in a big-time venue in
the past, having won last year’s PIAA Class AA 189-pound championship after finishing seventh
in 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey, also a 10,500-seat arena. He closed out his high school
career with a 136-36 record.
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Announces over $134,000 In Scholarships Available
February 2023- More than $134,000 in scholarships are available for students through The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. In 2022, the Foundation awarded scholarships to 42 local students.
CFFT currently administers 58 scholarship funds established to assist students furthering their post-secondary education. “Our robust scholarship program is one of the largest areas of growth in recent years,” says CFTT Board Chair, Thomas Shoemaker. “CFTT is pleased to connect deserving area students from all backgrounds with scholarship awards made possible by our many generous donors.”
Scholarships are available to local high school seniors with plans to continue their education by attending a four-year college or university, community college, or two-year trade or technical school. Because scholarship funds are established by individuals, families or organizations, each has a specific criteria and requirements reflective of the donor’s standards and interests.
For scholarship information and applications please visit www.twintierscf.org.
Below is a listing for students attending Potter County schools.
| CFTT Scholarship Name | Deadline Date | Amount | Seniors Graduating from | County |
| Darlene J. Sitler Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,050 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| DuBois Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $31,000 for multiple awards | Coudersport High School | Potter County |
| Gerald F. Duffee Sr. Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,250 | Austin High School | Potter County |
| Jon R. Cowburn Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $500 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Major Lance A. Newton Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $500 | Oswayo Valley High School | Potter County |
| Northern Potter Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $2,350 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing & English Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,475 | Coudersport High School | Potter County |
| Potter County Farm & Forestry Family Scholarship | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $1,000 | Graduating senior residing in Potter County | Potter County |
| Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway Memorial Scholarship | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $1,000 | Graduating senior residing in Potter Countyand the area of McKean County that is Oswayo Valley School District | Potter and McKean County |
| Reiman Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $2,000 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Robert B. Merten Circle of Fifths Music Award | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $1,200 | Graduating senior residing in Potter County | Potter County |
| Rose Marie Tubbs Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,000 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Ruth Agar Memorial Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,025 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Tomb Family Scholarship | See your guidance office for deadline. | $1,100 | Northern Potter High School | Potter County |
| Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship | Thursday, March 31, 2023, email to cfield@twintierscf.org | $2,625 | Athens, Canton, and Troy High Schools, in Bradford County, Potter County Schools, and Tioga County, Pa Schools All private schools and home schooled in these districts. | Bradford, Tioga, and Potter Counties in PA |
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Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga counties, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 179 funds valued at over $10.8 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.
STRAUS HELPS STUDENTS EXPLORE CREATIVE SIDE OF TECHNOLOGY
BRADFORD, Pa. — Aaron Straus, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s new creative engineering coordinator, will tell you he has the coolest job on campus.
Straus oversees premium space in the university’s new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, which is home to a makerspace, machine shop and projects lab containing equipment ranging from a T-shirt press to a plasma cutter that can cut intricate designs in metal plates and sheet metal as easily as mom’s sewing shears shape a paper snowflake.