NEWS

Liberty Township, McKean County

Route 155 Building

February 9, 2023

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:40 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard and Secretary Cindy Speeth, were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.

REPORTS:

1. Ambulance Report for December, 2022 – 27 calls, 199 for the year. Report for January, 2023 was 19 calls.

2. Fire report for December, 2022 was 10 calls. Report for January, 2023 was 10 calls.

3. Secretary’s Report for January 3, 2023 was presented and unanimously

accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.

4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2023 was presented and

unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by

Chairman Brown. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $20,519.00, revenues received in the amount of $8304.28 and a balance of $109,276.94. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $11,327.95 and a balance of $56,597.11. In the Sewer Fund there were revenues received of $0 and a balance of $1434.64.

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Chairman Brown presented PennDot monthly newsletter.

2. Chairman Brown presented Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption Certificate for Randy Chase and it was unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.

All correspondence was made available to the public.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Resolution No. 1-23 regarding disposition of certain tax records was presented and unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.

2. There was a discussion regarding not having elected auditors on the ballot anymore. Liberty Township hires the auditing firm of Haines and Company every year to audit their records. A motion was presented and unanimously accepted by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown to eliminate the elected auditors on the ballot.

3. Letter and map dated January 13, 2023 from E&M Engineers regarding

Mike Kallenborn Subdivision was presented and unanimously accepted by

Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.

4. A request from Sandy Kinney, Tax Collector, for reimbursement of postage and annual license fee in the amount of $113.79 was presented and unanimously accepted by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.

OLD BUSINESS:

Chairman Brown said that Liberty Township will receive $20,000 from the Commissioners for a Parks and Recreation Project. Liberty Township is going to use the money to purchase a new diving board for the Community Swimming Pool. It is suggested that Liberty Township purchase the diving board and then donate it to the Community Pool. We have not been contacted with a price yet.

Chairman Brown said that the McKean County Planning Commission made the following recommendation to the McKean County Commissioners. To award Liberty Township the amount of $65,855.36 from the At-Risk Bridge Project to be used on the Lower Portage Road Bridge (T-408) to be named the “Richard “Dick” Kallenborn Memorial Bridge”. Liberty Township would like to thank Robert Dickinson, Leroy Shaffer and Nancy Rathbun for the money.

Liberty Township has also received $48,637.00 from the County Commissioners which will be used for work on Coleman Hollow Road.

PUBLIC CONCERNS:

None

As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:50 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Chairman Brown.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lucinda Speeth

Secretary/ Treasurer

Wind Advisory issued February 09 at 2:44PM EST until February 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* 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)

Wind Advisory issued February 09 at 9:33AM EST until February 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* 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)

City of Bradford Police

Wednesday, Feb. 8th 

This afternoon, we learned of a verbal threat made by a student(who does not attend our High School) to commit an act of violence at the planned Winter Carnival dance.

Working closely with BASD administrators, the Bradford Police have investigated, have interviewed the student, and have determined no credible threat exists. Bradford Police are filing appropriate charges against the juvenile. As a precautionary measure, the BASD will have School Resource Officers present at the dance this Saturday.

07 February 2023

NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski
Troop A Commander

PRESS RELEASE

New York State Police are alerting the public on the increase in overdoses involving heroin in Western New York from January 27, 2023, to February 7, 2023.  In twelve days, 94 overdoses have been reported including six deaths. Of the 94 overdoses and six deaths, the southern tier, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties make up 20 overdoses and 3 deaths. Naloxone (Narcan) has been administered 57 times during this time frame. The rural areas have a longer medical response than the urban areas, which can contribute to the overdose being fatal. Be aware that a more lethal strand of heroin is being distributed in WNY that may cause death.

If you or a family member, friend or acquaintance struggle with opiate use, seek help from one of the below services.

For professional help with addictions

Kids Escaping Drugs- 716-827-9462   www. KED.org

NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) www.oasas.ny.gov

Call HOPEline at 1-877-8-467369 or text 467369

​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 220 is closed in both directions between Route 405 in Hughesville Borough in Lycoming County and Route 42 in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, due to a vehicle crash.

A detour using Route 118, and Route 42 is in place. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 

February 8, 2023 – Starting Friday, Feb. 10, UPMC will be accepting applications for the free nurse aide training course offered at The Green Home, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, located at 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro.

This paid, intensive seven-week training program provides prospective nurse aides the opportunity to spend three weeks in classroom-based training, and then transition to a four-week orientation at The Green Home. Participants actively learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a nurse aide while earning an income and are guaranteed a position with The Green Home upon successful completion.

Enrollment is open until Thursday, March 9. Classes for this upcoming session run from Friday, April 10 to Wednesday, May 1. Future classes are also scheduled with enrollment periods coming up in April and October.

For more information and to enroll in the course, visit careers.UPMC.com and search ‘CNA Training Course.’

On this12-day tour, you’ll journey through five of America’s most incredible national parks. It begins in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale, Arizona, then on to the artists’ colony of Sedona. Travel on to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – the spectacular Grand Canyon, an iconic natural treasure.

On to the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell for gorgeous sunset views. Bryce Canyon National Park is next, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. Enjoy a hike along the Rim Trail looking into the expansive Bryce Amphitheater. Zion National Park is one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the Zion Canyon. Next, enjoy Salt Lake City en route to Wyoming. Arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson and experience a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and a traditional chuck wagon dinner.

From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park and arrive at amazing Yellowstone National Park. Experience the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation. Visit Crazy Horse Memorial and the Native American Cultural Center. Later, see one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore.

There is so much more to this tour that departs August 26, 2023. Visit this link for more information:  gateway.gocollette.com/link/1112512or call us at (814) 274-4877 to request a brochure and get details, cost, etc. Hurry, you will save $150/per person if you reserve before February 26, 2023!

More 2023 tours to consider: America’s Music Cities departing October 1, 2023 and Hawaiian Adventure departing November 2, 2023. Call or stop in at 5 Water Street, Coudersport for more information!

Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC Recalls Sandwiches and Other Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC of Baltimore, MD is recalling products sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023 because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Products have been distributed in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Recalled Products were sold in retail locations, vending machines, and during travel with transportation providers.