The regular meeting of the Galeton Borough Authority was held on this date in the Municipal Building with the following members present: Tony Adami, Joe Cimino, George Bowen and Mike Brown. Not present was Tom Smith.
Others present were Solicitor-Mike Plummer; Engineer-Tim Tritch on phone; and Auth Secy.-Andrea Caracciolo.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Adami followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rome Township, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/06/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Rome Township, Bradford county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-06 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
On October 11 at 9:15 Derrick City Fire and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to Derrick Rd. near Red Rock Hill for a one-vehicle rollover crash with entrapment. Air medical was dispatched. The vehicle is reported to be smoking. Otto Fire Dept has been requested to shut down Red Rock Hill on top. Bradford Twp. has been dispatched to assist at the scene
At 6:37 AM on Wednesday, Port Allegany Fire & EMS have been dispatched to MIll Street for a vehicle crash. Unknown details.
Fire Units RECALLED.
All Republican Candidates-both primary winners and write in candidates are invited to speak at this event which is being sponsored with FREE Admission to all by Potter county FREE PA Chapter. We invite all candidates-including incumbents and those running un-opposed to come out for the event for a chance to get to know the area voters and hear their concerns before the November 7th election.
This meeting is directed towards the candidates representing Potter County Magisterial District 55-4-03. Candidates for these Townships and Boros will be featured; Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Ulysses, Ulysses Boro, Bingham, Harrison, Stewardson and both Galeton wards. Don Kudrick, Potter county’s Republican Party Chairman will be on hand to speak and to introduce countywide candidates who are in attendance.
On-site Voter Registration assistance will also available- so if you have been considering registering (deadline to register is October 23’rd) to vote-please show up and be ready to vote this November! Each voter present will be permitted one question per candidate and will be able to follow up pertaining to the response from the candidate.
We would like to extend an invitation for all school board candidates to attend-as parents have valid concerns and would like to know where the candidates stand on important issues such as forced masking, potential forced vaccinations for their children and their stance on male trans-genders using the girls restrooms or locker rooms.
FREE PA Potter County will be serving complimentary soups, snacks and desserts as well as an ice cream social at the meeting…so stop by after work, we hope everyone can attend and share their concerns and comments with the candidates participating to help with their decision on who to vote for in November.
We would also like to Thank the Candidates who care enough to attend, hear and respond to the voter’s questions’
lf you are a candidate who would like to participate as a speaker, or a candidate wishing to attend to meet and greet the voters please contact any of these FREEPA members: Kim Goodenough @814.558-4893; Lilian Cowburn @814.558.1975 or Cheryl Main @814-435-6548
Bradford, PA / Olean, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), presented the second 2023 Golden Stethoscope Award to Christian Wilson, MD, MBA. Dr. Wilson is currently a hospitalist at OGH but started in the role at BRMC in 2019.
The Golden Stethoscope Award is a result of nominations from employees and is presented semi-annually to a physician who exhibits an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork in caring for patients and families, as well as interacting with hospital staff members and fellow physicians.
At our September 25, 2023 meeting, District Governor Herb Smith gave an inspirational speech about what Rotary means to him. This year’s theme is Create Hope in the World. “Hope is being able to see light despite all the darkness.” ~ Desmond Tutu.
Herb says he serves with the motto, “You can have fun and still get a lot done to help the world.”
He noted that Rotarian Paul Herzig has been a member for over 40 years and Rotary Sergeant-At-Arms Jim Plotts for 56 years.
In February Herb will jump in the Susquehanna River as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to eradicate Polio. Last year they raised $27,000.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican leaders are standing in solidarity with the Israeli people as civilian violence by Hamas, which began on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, continues to escalate.
“We strongly condemn terrorism against America’s closest ally, the nation of Israel. As terrorists have invaded their sovereign borders, taken hostages, and launched offensive weapons that have killed more than 900 innocent Israelis and injured thousands more, Israel deserves America’s strong support.
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open two more Thursdays, weather permitting – this Thursday Oct. 12 and next Thursday, Oct. 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library.
Among those who will be at the Oct. 12 and 19 markets are Liz McLelland of Yorkshire Meadows, Linda Sweely of New View Farm, Kathy Siegrist of Bakery 303, known as “the pound cake lady,” Staggering Unicorn, which specializes in fruit wines and a variety of wine slushies, and Gary and Cheryl Keeney with fresh produce.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today a $179,200 grant has been awarded to Mt. Jewett Borough for its ongoing work to create the Main Street Plaza Pocket Park.
The student of the week will be Jaiden Thomas. He is a sophomore at Smethport High School and a first-year health assistant student at Seneca Highlands IU9 CTC. Jaiden is an exemplary student who is attentive to detail, compassionate, and helpful. His courage to try new things in class has inspired others to do the same. In his spare time, Jaiden enjoys playing guitar.
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/05/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Township, Bradford county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-05 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Painting with Jessie is fun and relaxing! In this holiday series, professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will teach you how to paint beautiful holiday plaques or Christmas cards. No previous experience in watercolors is needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.
Choose one of the following 1.5-hour classes (or sign up for more than one!):
All plaques and prints are unframed, but Jessie will help you wax them to preserve them. All are sized to fit frames available from Amazon, Walmart, Michaels, etc.
