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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/18/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Auburn Twp, Susquehanna county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, Bradford county. 78.56(a) – PITS AND TANKS FOR TEMPORARY CONTAINMENT – Operator failed to contain pollutional substances and wastes from the drilling, altering, completing, recompleting, servicing and plugging the well, including brines, drill cuttings, drilling muds, oils, stimulation fluids, well treatment and servicing fluids, plugging and drilling fluids other than gases in a pit, tank or series of pits and tanks.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/16/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Asylum Twp, Bradford county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/10/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/10/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/10/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Windham Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/09/2022 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Meshoppen Twp, Wyoming county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Coudersport Vol FireDept was dispatched to a first alarm fire along with Port Sta. 3 for RIT. Chief 48 Phelps went enroute immediately and with updated information from dispatch added 3 additional Tankers( 44-Austin, 46-Roulette, 47-Ulysses).
Engine 48-1, Tanker 48, Engine 48-3, Rescue 48 and Patrol 48 responded. Upon arrival of Chief 48 Phelps( command)confirmed a working fire in a 2.5 story SFD with confirmed entrapment of the sole occupant as he and neighbors and people traveling N Hollow road attempted to locate and rescue the owner.
Command requested a second alarm assignment ( Full response from 44,46,47,10-Galeton, 19-Germania and Port Allegany Sta. 3).
Crews worked feverishly to knock the fire and attempt to locate the occupant of the residence.
Coudersport crews went directly to the front ( address ) and went to work while Roulette’s, Austin’s tanker came directly in behind Engine 48, Tanker 48 and supplied additional water to the attack engine while Roulettes Engine and Squad laid a 5″ supply line( 1900′ ) to a nearby pond where Engine 48-3 and Galeton engine established a water source to supply the scene.
Tankers from 44,47 setup to also supply the attack engine (48). Water supply was a never lost or compromised allowing a continuous fire fight.
The fire was knocked down and crews were able to locate the owner, remove her from the residence and It is with heavy hearts for the family and our first responders that she had succumbed to smoke inhalation and had passed – coroner ( Car 40 )was requested to the scene along with the Pa State Police Fire Marshalls Unit.
Crews continued to work and extinguish the fire for some time while Shinglehouse Fire dept stood by covering our district, the American Red cross responded and provided refreshments/eats to crews. At approximately 9:30pm command started releasing apparatus form the scene an returning them to their respective districts.
After a joint investigation with PSP, Potter Co Coroners office it was determined that the owner/occupant was Grace Redcay, 87, and died of heat/smoke inhalation, had working smoke alarms that alerted her to the fire. The cause of fire was ruled undetermined – started outside on the north side of her residence under a carport that then burned into her residence disorienting and trapping her inside.
All units where placed in service around 0030 with additional things needing tended to today.
We would like to express our sincere thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Redcay and her family as well as the extreme gratitude and thanks to our mutual aid partners, in all approximately 65 First responders in all while other departments covered up or filled in districts that where on scene.
CVFC crews are preparing to deploy to Erie County per the NYS mutual aid plan to assist struggling departments after they received over 6ft of snow. 4 personnel with 4WD units and our SXS will be deploying with other county departments this afternoon.
Willing 6 and willing 604 with a crew of 6 are being deployed to Erie County to assist with relief efforts. Please keep all the members from our department and other departments in the county as we deploy to Erie County.
Allentown units are currently preparing to deploy to Erie County as part of the State Mutual Aid. Members will be assisting the hardest hit areas who have seen upwards of 60 – 70 inches of snow. 5 members and 2 4×4 units will be deploying for a 48 hour tour
As we look ahead to next week, I’d like to wish you and yours a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
For centuries, Americans have come together in the spirit of thanksgiving. From the earliest traditions that began in Plymouth, Mass., in 1621 to the first official national observance in 1863, families have gathered in November to celebrate bountiful harvests and all that has been given to them.
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, state offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and my offices will also be closed on Friday, Nov. 25. PennDOT Driver License Centers will be closed Nov. 24-25 as well, though many services are available online at www.dmv.pa.gov.
If you are traveling, be sure to check www.511pa.com for the latest traffic and weather information.
Supporting Small Businesses
Consider showing some love to the small businesses in our community throughout the holiday season but especially on Small Business Saturday, which is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Launched by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to support the small businesses that help drive the economies of our communities.
Area veterans are invited to contact my office to schedule appointments to talk with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they are getting the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule for November is as follows:
• Kane office: Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment. • Coudersport office: Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment. • Bradford office: Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment. Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Hunters Can Share Their Harvest
The state Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Game Commission are again encouraging hunters to consider sharing their deer harvest to provide thousands of pounds of venison to people in need.
Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) is Pennsylvania’s venison donation program for hunters who share their extra venison via a statewide network of participating butchers to food pantries and community assistance centers across the Commonwealth. One deer provides about 200 servings of high-protein, low-fat venison. Thanks to the program’s generous supporters, hunters pay nothing to ensure their venison helps to provide a warm meal to someone in need in their community.
The program reported near record participation last year with 187,426 pounds of venison donated in the 2021-22 deer seasons. HSH has distributed more than 2 million pounds of donated venison since 1991. More information about the program and how to participate is available at www.sharedeer.org. Improving Health Care Delivery
A new law adopted by the General Assembly will help improve the timely delivery of health care services by reforming the prior authorization process in the Commonwealth.
Act 146 of 2022aims to simplify the prior authorization process, making it more effective, consistent and transparent. The law will require insurers to make available an electronic communications network that permits prior authorization requests to be submitted electronically, and authorizations and adverse determinations to likewise by returned electronically. It also gives the Pennsylvania Insurance Department authority over external reviews of benefit determinations under the Affordable Care Act.
With the new law, the Commonwealth joins 44 other states that already have external review authority. The major provisions of the law take effect in January 2024.
Aiding the Fight Against Child Abuse, Neglect
Pennsylvanians looking for opportunities to help protect our children will soon have the opportunity to make a $5 charitable donation to the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) when renewing their driver’s license or state identification card.
Established by law in 1988, CTF’s mission is to fund three-year grants to community-based programs that help prevent child abuse and neglect. Since its inception, CTF has invested more than $40 million through 320 grants.
Still, child abuse and neglect are significant problems throughout the United States as well as Pennsylvania. Over 3 million children per year are abused or neglected in the U.S., and over 40,000 are the subject of reports in Pennsylvania. It has been estimated that 1 in 1,000 children in Pennsylvania are abused or neglected, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Funds for the CTF traditionally are generated from a $10 surcharge on all applications for marriage licenses and divorce complaints; however, those funds have been in decline for the last 10 years. The new donation opportunity will help generate funds for CTF and raise awareness of its mission. Learn more about CTF here.
All of November 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, November 19th. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
METZGER HERITAGE FARM will be bringing fresh apple cider to the Saturday market just in time for your Thanksgiving celebrations. Made from dozens of varieties of our own organic apples, our cider is sweet, crisp and delicious. This is our final pressing and there’s a limited supply so encourage you to order in advance by calling 814-274-8004 or email metzgerfarm@gmail.com. (Pick up at the Saturday Farmers’ Market or at the farm. Accepting checks or cash)
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have beets, carrots, salad turnips, radishes, cooking celery, Fresh Young Ginger, Long Island Cheese Pumpkins, winter squash and more. We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there with charms, quilled paper light boxes, wall hangings, wind chimes, hair accessories and an assortment of other things made from paper. We’re also ramping up for Christmas stuff as well. 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
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be coming to the Farmers Market on November 19. I will have artisan breads, loaf breads and sweet treats. Jams and jellies are being made in my kitchen from local produce. Several people have sent requests that will be included. Please send me a message for something you would like to see on the table.
JOANIE’S APIARY is hoping to be at market on Saturday. Will have our Local Raw honey along with our beeswax products, corn heating pads and notecards.
The Rotary Club of Bradford visited schools in the Bradford Area School District and Head Start this week to deliver coats for students in need. The club partnered with the Blaisdell Foundation, received a matching grant from Rotary District #7280, and used a portion of the proceeds from the Rotary Golf Tournament to raise the funds needed to purchase 110 coats to give to students and 10 pairs of waterproof boots for students to use during recess on snowy days.
The Rotary Club orders the brand-new winter coats from the Operation Warm Coats for Kids Foundation.
“This is the seventh year the club has worked with Operation Warm to provide new coats for children,” said Steve Morgan, Rotary Club President. “The club is grateful to all the community partners who make this project possible and successful; and our friends in the Bradford Schools who work tirelessly to meet the needs of local children.”
According to Operation Warm: Nearly 20% of American children live in poverty. And that was before the COVID-19 recession. For a family of four, their income is less than $26,200/year. While many government and private programs work to address food and housing insecurity, only a few programs are able to address the lack of appropriate and adequate clothing.
The Port Allegany CMA Ignite Youth Group is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Saturday, November 19 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the church located at 414 E. Mill Street in Port Allegany. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, water and coffee. Cost is by donation. All proceeds benefit the Ignite Youth Group. Stop by and let these folks serve you breakfast!
PUBLIC NOTICE: We are currently fixing the bad pressure release valve and you will experience low water pressure until the repair is completed. The water pressure will return to normal after the repair.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Training and Education announced expanded opportunities in law enforcement education for children between the ages of 15 and 18.
Applications are now being accepted for The Hill Impact Program, which has expanded to three locations in Pennsylvania. The 14-week program will run simultaneously at the PSP Academy in Hershey, the PSP Southwest Training Center in Greensburg, and the Kingston Armory in Kingston.
“We are thrilled this program has expanded into three geographic areas of the state,” said Major Joanne Reed, director of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Training and Education. “Teenagers between the ages of 15 to 18 who are interested in pursuing a future career in law enforcement are encouraged to enroll in this educational opportunity as it will offer a unique experience showcasing the career of a state trooper.”
The program is free of charge and introduces teens considering a career in law enforcement to many different elements of training and education, including physical fitness and paramilitary disciplines. Participants gain an understanding of what it takes to be a state trooper while learning various elements of police work, such as the Pennsylvania crimes code, vehicle code, and rules of criminal procedure.
The program will begin at all three locations in January. Participants meet once a week for two-and-a-half hours in the evening and on four Saturdays to be determined for four hours. The deadline to register is Dec. 31, 2022, but interested teens should sign up quickly as class sizes are limited.
Teens with a serious interest in attending courses in Hershey should contact Trooper Clint Long at 717-497-4577 or ra-sprecruiter-acad@pa.gov. To sign up for the program in Greensburg, contact Trooper Abby Blazavich at 717-614-7971 or ra-sprecruiter-trp-a@pa.gov. To sign up for the program in Kingston, contact Master Trooper David Peters at 570-459-3900 ext. 269 or dapeters@pa.gov.
The Hill Impact Program launched in 2021 at the PSP Academy, commonly known as The Hill, which has served as the training grounds for thousands of PSP troopers since 1960.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Lightwire Theater’s performance of “A Very Electric Christmas” on Nov. 29 at the Bromeley Family Theater at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is sold out.
However, Pitt-Bradford Arts has other holiday events planned that are suitable for all ages.
At noon Nov. 30, the university’s Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform at noon in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel.
In that same space at noon on Dec. 9, James Kealey will play an Advent and Christmas organ recital on the Sarah B. Dorn Organ.
At Marilyn Horne Hall in downtown Bradford, there will be an artisan marketplace from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 with carolers from the American Caroling Company performing from noon to 3 p.m.
As we look ahead to next week, I’d like to wish you and yours a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Consider showing some love to the small businesses in our community throughout the holiday season but especially on Small Business Saturday, which is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Area veterans are invited to contact my office to schedule appointments to talk with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they are getting the services and support they need.
The state Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Game Commission are again encouraging hunters to consider sharing their deer harvest to provide thousands of pounds of venison to people in need.
A new law adopted by the General Assembly will help improve the timely delivery of health care services by reforming the prior authorization process in the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvanians looking for opportunities to help protect our children will soon have the opportunity to make a $5 charitable donation to the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) when renewing their driver’s license or state identification card.
along with our beeswax products, corn heating pads and notecards. 
