NEWS
The Little Nippers meeting Sunday Eldred, Pa
The Little Nippers will hold its monthly youth sports meeting on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 6:00pm at Fox’s Pizza in Eldred, Pa. This meeting is open to the general public.
Friends of the Angelica Free Library unveil “Library Portico” Puzzle Just in Time for Holiday Gift-Giving!
You don’t have to live in Angelica to appreciate the beauty of this historic Village. And now, the Friends of the Angelica Free Library have made it even easier… by turning this stunning watercolor painting donated by artist Lisa Robinson into a jigsaw puzzle!
Friends founding member Tammy Wise says, “This limited-edition puzzle makes a perfect gift. Not only will folks enjoy several ‘piece-ful’ hours completing their puzzle, but the funds we raise will pay for new library programs in 2023.”
This colorful 345-pc, 12” x 18” jigsaw puzzle is available for a donation to the Friends of $20 ($18 for Friends members). To place your order:
By Email: angelicalibraryfriends@gmail.com
By FB Message: Friends of the Angelica Free Library @AnglicaLibraryFriends
By Check: Friends of the Angelica Free Library, PO Box 113, Angelica NY 14709
PayPal: Friends of the Angelica Free Library
Venmo: @FoAFL – FriendsAngelicaFreeLibr
Order your puzzle in time for holiday gift-giving! Orders received by December 12th will be fulfilled before Christmas. For Priority Mail shipping, please add $6.00 per puzzle.
Thank you for supporting our library!
Roulette Firefighters Dispatched For Trees & Wires Down
At 1:30 PM on Saturday, Roulette Firefighters have been dispatched to a tree down on wires at the Eastern & Western entrances to Roulette. The western fire also has a small fire. Power is out in some locations in Roulette.
DOLLAR GENERAL IS CLOSED DUE TO A POWER OUTAGE THERE.
UAHS celebrates employees years of service
Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the local healthcare network in the region, parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH) is recognizing employees for their years of service within the organization.
Every year UAHS recognizes employees who have met years of service milestones at five-year increments starting at an employee’s fifth anniversary. Each employee is awarded a special gift, commemorative years of service booklet, and certificate of recognition.
“It has been a rough couple of years. We’ve dealt with and continue to deal with many obstacles,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH. “Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the great resignation leading to staffing shortages and among other factors, our team continues to choose to be a part of the UAHS family.”
Even through these obstacles, this year UAHS recognizes 142 employees totaling 1920 years of service! The organization would like to recognize employees ranging from their fifth anniversary up through an employee celebrating their 45th anniversary at UAHS.
Five Years: Tracy Andrus, PA, BRMC; Amanda Brinker, BRMC; Kimberly Burdick, OGH; Michele Burke, OGH; Kay Canaan, BRMC; Lindsey Carter, BRMC; Rachel Dennis, BRMC; Wendy Dennis, PA-C, BRMC; Teresa Emerson, OGH; Christine Filbert, OGH; Gabrielle Floyd, BRMC; Katie Ford, OGH; Sri Nidhi Ganji, MD, BRMC; Tina Gardner, LIMESTONE; Barbara Haas, OGH; Angela Harvey, OGH; Donald Hay, MD, BRMC; Amy Hayman, OGH; Daniel Iszkiewicz, OGH; Steven Jackson, OGH; Walter Keim, OGH; Christina Kempf, OGH; Katelynn King, BRMC; Kimberly Komidar, LIMESTONE; Brenda Laird, BRMC; Adrienne Latham, OGH; Cheryl McFadden, OGH; Zane Mosher, BRMC; Brenda Murphy, OGH; Kristina Murray, OGH; Scott Papp, OGH; Michelle Parris, OGH; Aditi Patel, DDS, OGH; Frances Perez, OGH; Tara Plath, OGH; John Pleakis, OGH; Daniel Robinson, OGH; Rosalie Rogers, LIMESTONE; Jenell Saulter, OGH; Allyson Seamans, OGH; Mark Secrist, OGH; Kyra Spadaro, BRMC; Andrew Tedesco, DDS, OGH; Amanda Wehler, BRMC; Angela White, BRMC; Bradley Wright, BRMC
Ten Years: Amber Barnard, OGH; Kelli Bartlein, LIMESTONE; Stefanie Buley, BRMC; Cheryl Buringrud, OGH; Kassi Danforth, BRMC; Dawn Doane, OGH; Sarah Eaton, OGH; Stephen Edel, OGH; Megan Farwell, OGH; Shelby Gangloff, OGH; Molly Hadden, BRMC; Kassi Haven, BRMC; Victoria Hedlund, OGH; Christine Jones, OGH; Lynn Kahle, BRMC; Moira Khettry, OGH; David Lee, OGH; Storm Maynard, OGH; Amy McKinley, OGH; Desirae Miller, OGH; Stacey Mollander, BRMC; Justin Moyer, OGH; Sara Oneil, OGH; Dawn Owens, BRMC; Timothy Petitt, BRMC; Kristian Pfeiffer, OGH; Elizabeth Printup, DNP, OGH; Nicholas Sherwood, OGH; Michael Strotman, BRMC; Melissa Sullivan, OGH; Sara Van Vlack, OGH; Joseph Warner, BRMC; Gail Wilson, BRMC; Aaron Witruke, OGH
Fifteen Years: Mary Amacher, BRMC; Jamie Benner, BRMC; Jennifer Drew, OGH; Michael Erickson, BRMC; Julie Galbraith, BRMC; Shawn Galbraith, BRMC; Joseph Goro, MD, BRMC; Kerry Grisewood, OGH; Tammie Hannon, BRMC; Tina Higley, OGH; Barbara Jedrosko, OGH; April Langworthy, OGH; Judith Lefford, OGH; Karen Mack, BRMC; Michael Mangan, OGH; Rebecca Miller, MD, BRMC; Mathew Miller, BRMC; Mariusz Morawski, OGH; Penny Payne, OGH; Michelle Platt, OGH; Nathan Powley, OGH; Stephanie Richards, OGH; Mark Ruggles, OGH; Meranda Schleicher, LIMESTONE; Michele Snyder, BRMC; Kristy Spaich, OGH; Katie Weaver, OGH; Benjamin Wright, OGH; Mindy Yeager, BRMC
Twenty Years: Eugene Cawley, BRMC; Debra Clark, BRMC; Nicole Cosper, BRMC; Jennifer Edminster, BRMC; Casey Ellman, OGH; Pamela Little, LIMESTONE; Rebecca Matthews, BRMC; Rhonda Miketish, BRMC; Shirley O’Dell, BRMC; Michele Orcutt, OGH; Brenda Pascarella, LIMESTONE
Twenty-five Years: Heidi Danielson, LIMESTONE; Deborah Evans, OGH; Robert Kriner, OGH; Rachel Lovell, OGH; Thomas Wartella, BRMC; Amanda Witt, BRMC
Thirty Years: Tricia Anastasia, LIMESTONE; Mary Gardner, LIMESTONE; Debra Honhart, BRMC; Cheryl O’Connell, BRMC; Melissa Webb, OGH; Stacy Williams, BRMC; Karla Zielinski, OGH
Thirty-five Years: Daniel Drake, OGH; Sharon Gardner, OGH; Susan Myers, BRMC; Todd Oliver, OGH; Lisa Sworts, OGH; Kristina Wallace, OGH
Forty Years: Joseph Livoto, OGH; Theresa O’Brien, BRMC
Forty-five Years: Patricia Luna, BRMC
“It’s the efforts of our team that is dedicated to the mission, vision and values of UAHS that
continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients every day,” said Dr. Jill Owens. “Nothing would be possible without the hard work, perseverance, and loyalty from each of our valued team members.”
High Wind Gusts Moving Through The Area
There are multiple reports of trees & wires down across the area. Use caution if driving as you may encounter trees or wires in the roadway.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1156 AM EST Sat Dec 3 2022
…A GUSTY SHOWER WILL IMPACT ELK…CLEARFIELD…EASTERN MCKEAN…
WESTERN POTTER AND CAMERON COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM EST…
At 1152 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a gusty shower along a
line extending from Olean to Johnsonburg to 14 miles east of
Kittanning. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
St. Marys, DuBois, Clearfield, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Sandy, Cameron,
Wharton, Coudersport, Curwensville, Port Allegany, Emporium,
Smethport, Penfield, Hyde, Roulette, Shinglehouse, Plymptonville,
Rockton and Genesee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors
Through the week before Christmas, the Potter County Farmers Market will move indoors to the Riley Gallery, next to the Crittenden, on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, December 3rd. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper and resin jewelry and other assorted paper crafts. We also have cards, gift tags and gift boxes for the holidays and are taking a few more commissions to be done by Christmas. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/blackcatsandpapercrafts
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP plan on attending the market this Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions and bath bombs. For your holiday gift needs have put together so gift boxes and have jars filled with bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market with requested breads types and sweet treats, jams, and jellies. Potter County wooden Bread Boards will be available topped with your favorite bread for gift giving near Christmas. Please let me know your requests each week so I can bring what you are tasting. netrabaker@hughes.net. 814-544-7313
JOANIE’S APIARY will not be able to attend any in December. However I do have a full line of my products at the Artisan Center and at my house.
Mt. Jewett and Hamlin Fire Depts. have been dispatched for a structure fire
On December 2, at 9:54 Pm. Mt. Jewett and Hamlin Fie Depts. have been dispatched 14 Division St. for a working structure fire a shed connected to a house with a possible explosion. Kane has also been dispatched. Update a patient has been transported to BRMC from the scene
Coudersport Fire Department Picks Officers
Congratulations to our newly seated line officers and Board members after our recent annual Dept Elections and Meeting.
Two year term:
Chief 48 Bryan Phelps
AC 48-10 Tadd Ostroski
AC 48-30 Glenn Dunn II
Capt 48 Joe Ostroski
Lt Evan Rodriguez
Capt Fire Police 48-90 Josh Morey
Executive Board
Vice Pres. Darren Vanwhy (1yr)
Board Member
Evan Rodriguez (2yr)
Dustin Chapel (1yr)
Zachary Phelps (1yr)
Fireman’s Relief Association
President Glenn Dunn II
Vice Pres Kevin Saulter Sr
Secretary Garret Morey
Treasurer Darren Vanwhy
And several other members as delegates and alternates to Potter Co and Tri-Coumty Fireman’s Associations to represent our department.
Thank you all and Congratulations…
DEP Announces Effective Date of Volatile Organic Compound Regulations for Conventional Oil and Gas Industry is Today
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is providing notice that the emergency certified final-omitted rulemaking to control volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from conventional oil and gas sources is final and effective as of today, December 2, 2022.
On November 30, the Environmental Quality Board adopted the emergency certified final-omitted rulemaking. On December 1, the rulemaking was deposited in and filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau. The rulemaking is final and effective upon this notice.
Under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), Pennsylvania has until December 16 to submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a State Implementation Plan, including regulations covering VOC emissions for all required oil and gas sources.
Governor Tom Wolf determined that this emergency certified final-omitted rulemaking is necessary to ensure the commonwealth complies with the CAA and with Pennsylvania’s Air Pollution Control Act. The emergency rulemaking was undertaken after the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to review the final-omitted version of the regulation, causing a delay in the regulatory process that would extend beyond the December 16 deadline.
The regulatory documents are available at http://www.irrc.state.pa.us/docs/3363/AGENCY/3363FO.pdf and https://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/EnvironmentalQuality/Pages/2022-Meetings.aspx
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY…
Wind Advisory issued December 02 at 1:18PM EST until December 03 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY…
- WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected. - WHERE…Cattaraugus & Allegany counties.
- WHEN…From 7 AM to 5 PM EST Saturday.
- IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Christmas Bazaar Returns Saturday at Port Allegany Evangelical Covenant Church
The Port Allegany Evangelical Covenant Church announces the return of the Christmas Bazaar! The Bazaar will be held at the church at 67 Church Street in Port Allegany on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will feature homemade soups, pies and baked goods; Covenant Church Cookbooks, Rada Cutlery, hand-made wares; hand-made jewelry; hand painted crafts and more.
For further information, contact Cheryl Freer at 814-558-0988.
Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 3rd at St. Gabriel’s Church
The St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 3rd at St. Gabriel’s Church located at 203 Arnold Avenue in Port Allegany from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Bazaar will feature homemade soups to go, Crafts, Basket Raffle, Chinese Auction, White Elephant Sale and more. Raffles include an afghan, Kate Spade Backpack and a Weed Eater. Raffle Tickets are $2 each.
Mt. Jewett Volunteer Fire Department Elects Officers
Mt.Jewett Volunteer Fire Department
2023 Elections were held last night. New officers and line officers are as follows:
Chief 10-Scott Reynolds
Chief 10-10- Jay McGuire
Chief 10-20 Chris Crandall
Vice President- Paige Delhunty
Secretary- Annie Wolfe
Treasurer- Jon Peterson.
Thank you all to your continued support.
Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
In July 2022, the PA Clean Streams Fund (CSF) was passed as part of the state budget. This fund provides $220 million in dedicated funding from the American Rescue Plan to create new clean water programs, including $154 million for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). This program will provide farmers with funding to implement conservation practices on their land.
The State Conservation Commission will establish programmatic details modeled after PA’s Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Program. Similar to that program, ACAP funding will be distributed to County Conservation Districts.
Conservation Districts will work with participating farmers and landowners to help design and implement soil and water conservation practices. These practices are designed to reduce or prevent nutrient and sediment losses from their farms while improving water quality and soil health across the Commonwealth. This funding will be available for all farmers within McKean County – there are no eligibility requirement that farmers must be within a certain watershed.
The McKean County Conservation District Board of Directors will be developing priorities and policies for ACAP at the local level within the coming months. This is a unique opportunity to implement projects within the next three years starting in 2023. The District will receive the allotted funding in three yearly installments. The funding is required to be obligated for projects and spent within two years of each installment.
If you are interested in participating in the ACAP program in McKean County or for more information, please contact Adam Causer, Watershed Specialist at 814-887-4003 or accauser@mckeancountypa.org.
Port Allegany Inducts 9 Students to National Honor Society
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY
On Wednesday evening, The Port Allegany Chapter of The National Honor Society inducted nine new members who were selected based on their outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Front row: Saxon Palmer, Isaac Barber, Peyton Stiles, Levi Wilfong, and Henry Kisler
Back row: Braylon Button, Julia Postlewait, Amber Funk, and Miska Young
Thank you to Mrs. Fischer for the pictures.
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
You are welcome to contact me through this link. Students, Seniors from Oswayo Valley Visit State Capitol |
This week, students from Oswayo Valley School District and members of the Oswayo Valley Senior Center, led by Senior Center Director Mary Jones, travelled from Shinglehouse to the State Capitol in Harrisburg for a tour. The seniors made Christmas ornaments that were recently hung on the Capitol Christmas tree in the Main Rotunda. I was glad to join them during the tour and take them in the House Chamber. It’s always great to have folks from back home visit the state Capitol! |
Welcome Back Galeton, Pike Township! Click here to see larger map. Effective Dec. 1, the communities of Galeton and Pike Township in Potter County return to the 67th Legislative District I represent. A decade ago, these communities were shifted into the 68th Legislative District as part of the redistricting process. However, due to population changes identified in the 2020 U.S. Census, they were moved back into the 67th as part of the recent redistricting process. I am pleased to welcome back the residents of these two municipalities and to now represent all of you who reside in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties. My offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane, as well as Harrisburg, stand ready to help you with services such as: • PennDOT paperwork, including driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals. • Information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs. • Information and applications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). • Help with securing birth and death certificates (photo identification required). • Information about legislation. • Assistance with resolving matters relating to state agencies. Visit my office online at www.RepCauser.com or contact us as follows: • 78 Main St., first floor, Bradford – 814-362-4400. • 107 S. Main St., Room 1, Coudersport – 814-274-9769. • 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, Kane – 814-837-0880. |
FCC Broadband Coverage Map to Aid Expansion Plans in PA The new National Broadband Map will be used to better assess which Pennsylvania communities are underserved or not served at all – a phenomenon sometimes called “the digital divide.” Some estimates place the number of Pennsylvanians without access to broadband at more than 800,000. The FCC says the new tool contains more location-specific data than what was previously available. Individual users can submit their thoughts about potential inaccuracies directly through the map program until Jan. 13. Pennsylvania has a newly developed Broadband Development Authority seeking to invest federal aid to deploy broadband services where they are needed most. |
Maximizing PA Lottery Benefits for Seniors Legislation to maximize the amount of money generated by the Pennsylvania Lottery for the Commonwealth’s senior citizens has been signed into law. The General Assembly set the statutorily mandated minimum profit margin for the Pennsylvania Lottery at 20% until June 30, 2024. Act 137 of 2022 will extend this 20% profit margin another five years until June 30, 2029. This allows the Pennsylvania Lottery to increase overall profits by targeting how much they can sell of certain games. In turn, the lottery can invest more in the programs that benefit our senior citizens, including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, prescription assistance through PACE and PACENET, free and reduced-fare shared rides, and funding for Area Agencies on Aging, which provide services such as delivered meals, program referrals, health insurance counseling, legal assistance, transportation, protective services and more. Learn more about the lottery here. |
Reminder: Get Ready for REAL ID As of that date, you will have to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. Passport or Passport Card or a military ID. To date, approximately 1.6 million Pennsylvanians have chosen to get a REAL ID product. However, REAL ID is not mandatory. PennDOT continues to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs. Full enforcement of the law has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was hindering efforts to process REAL ID applications across the country. To learn more about REAL ID and how to obtain one, visit www.penndot.gov/REALID. |
Deadline Nears for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. For additional information and applications, click here, or contact my offices for assistance. • 78 Main St., first floor, Bradford – 814-362-4400. • 107 S. Main St., Room 1, Coudersport – 814-274-9769. • 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, Kane – 814-837-0880. |