Firefighters Save House on Petrolia Road
Allentown Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
Shortly after 19:00 Allentown units were dispatched to an address on County Rd 18 in our first due for a reported Working fire with exposure issue.
The initial box brought in Alma and Wellsville for mutual aid
Alma 501 reported the fire to be directly across from his residence and was fully involved at that time, Allentown 50 went en route requesting a 2nd alarm for tankers which requested 2 tankers from Scio.
Once on scene, Allentown 50 reported a shed was fully involved with extension into the house.
Allentown 4 arrived on scene laying LDH down the long driveway and across a small bridge while Wellsville 3 set up to supply. Members made a quick aggressive attack to stop the fire spread in the house and keep it to minimum damage.
Additional units from Allentown, Alma, Wellsville and Scio staged at the road sending manpower and equipment forward to assist in fire attack and overhaul, Wellsville 1 established the initial fill site on Petrolia Hill to aid in tanker shuttle ops
Bolivar provided an engine for standby also helped set up water supply
Allegany County Fire Investigators were on scene to assist
Great work to all
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. Starting this week, we will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
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Jason Eric McCallum, 47, Addison, NY
Jason Eric McCallum, born July 24 1976, passed away on January 1st, 2024 in the comfort of his own home in Addison, New York.
Son of Kathy and Carlton (Butch) Davis and John and Cora McCallum, Jason spent 47 years (569 months) by the side of his family and friends. He always selflessly helped anyone and everyone he could.
Jason enjoyed creating joyous memories through laughing, making jokes, listening to music, and hosting bonfires and parties. He enjoyed spending his free-time grilling and smoking various meats to enjoy with his family on his Traeger grill while sipping an ice cold Budweiser, as well as collecting coins, and old war memorabilia.
He cared for and found a lifelong companionship in his “mans best friend” June. Only adding to the pack and his love with his 3 other dogs. Above all else Jason loved spending time with “his girls”, his wife Charlotte, daughters Abagail and Emily, and granddaughter Isabella.
Mark J. Viola, 65, of 181 Summer Street, Bradford, PA
Mark J. Viola, 65, of 181 Summer Street, Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born January 28, 1958, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Marie Stella (Crupi) Viola.
He was a 1976 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
On July 28, 1990, in First United Methodist Church he married Stephanie (Cornelius) Viola who survives.
Mark was a member of St. Bernard Church and the Italian Club.
Vi was employed by Coca Cola, later he worked for Dom Piganelli, at Always Green Landscaping. In 1992 he acquired the family business from his Uncle Joe Viola, Viola’s Restaurant on Brennan Street in the 5th Ward, a family business operated by the Viola family for three generations. Mark retired in June 2022, after owning the Restaurant for nearly 30 years.
George L. Songer, 88, formerly of Abbott Road, Bradford, PA
George L. Songer, 88, formerly of Abbott Road, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Chapel Ridge.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Susan J. Ward, 63, of Wellsville New York, and a former Cuba resident
Daughter, Mother, Grandmother
Susan J. Ward, 63, of Wellsville New York, and a former Cuba resident, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born on October 4, 1960, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Richard and Marilyn Wells Abramowicz.
Sue was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1978. She worked as a bartender and in customer service all of her life. She loved people and her greatest accomplishment was to be a good friend.
She will be remembered for always being helpful and living by the slogan “Life is what you make it.” She enjoyed watching NASCAR and the times she attended in person at Watkins Glen.
Multiple Fire Depts Dispatched For Barn Fire in Pike
Western New York Fire Wire
7724 Banks Rd., Pike
Building on Fire w/Exposures
2nd Alarm: Castile all to scene, Silver Springs 1 fill in at Castile
Pike 5-01 and 5-02 en route 18:07
Centerville and Fillmore now starting
5-02 on location 18:09 with a 30×50 barn on fire, requesting 3rd Alarm with Tanker Task Forces 1 & 2 to the scene along with Bliss, also requesting 2 fill sites to be established
3rd Alarm: Bliss 3 & 6, Gainesville 1 & 7 to scene
Silver Springs 2 en route 18:11
The Cuba Police Department is searching for an escapee
Cuba Police Department
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Adam L. Simzer (41) was last seen in the vicinity of West Main Street in the Village of Cuba on January 4th, 2024 at approximately 9:20 pm after escaping custody during an arraignment meeting with his public defender.
Simzer was wearing a green shirt and grey hooded sweatshirt. Simzer is not believed to be armed or a danger to the general public.
Simzer was arrested for harassment and criminal contempt charges. A new warrant has now been issued for Escape 2nd.
If you see Simzer, do not approach him and contact your local law enforcement agency. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can contact our office at 585-968-1666 or send an email to tips@cubapd.org.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 1:52PM EST until January 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. The majority of
the snowfall and greatest impact on travel will be mid afternoon
through evening on Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions
along with reduced visibility.
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 NY
CERES TWP. DRAFT MINUTES
CERES TOWNSHIP 29 DECEMBER 2023
The End-of-Year Meeting was called to order by Chairman Anthony Plants at 4:00 PM.
***PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE***
Minutes of the previous meeting of 5 December 2023 reviewed. Motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to accept as read, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, , 3rd by Supervisor Jeffery Moyer – motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Ceres Township 2024 Budget discussed, and voted on – Supervisors agreed that the budget was reasonable – all voted yes – motion carried
Update on Solar Field installed in Ceres Township. The Ceres Township Board of Supervisors urges anyone who has an opinion as to the installation of Solar Fields in the Township, to attend the next meeting of the Oswayo Valley Board of Education. The meeting will be held at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School on January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ROADMASTER’S REPORT
Roadmaster Jeff Moyer that they have been cleaning ditches, and servicing Backhoe 21I cutting edge.
SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS
Supervisors had no comments
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents had no comment
ROADS BONDED
The following roads are bonded in Ceres Township:
Newell Creek from township Line to Stuckey Lane – Northwest Export
Coon Crossing – RAM Forest
BILLS REVIEWED – Motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to pay bills, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, 3rd by Supervisor Jeff Moyer – motion carried.
The next meeting will be the Organizational Meeting on 2 January 2024 at 5:00 PM, followed by the first Regular Meeting 0f 2024. The Auditors’ Meeting will be held on 3 January 2024 at 6:00 PM. All meetings will be held at 12 Barbertown Road in Ceres Township.
Motion to adjourn made by Supervisor Anthony Plants, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, 3rd by Supervisor Jeff Moyer – motion carried.
Those present:
Supervisors – 3 Anthony Plants, Greg Maxson, Jeffery Moyer
Secretary/Treasurer – 1 Larry Miller
Residents/Attendees – None
Respectfully Submitted
Larry Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I)
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic features and functionalities of Microsoft Word. Throughout the class, you will learn how to create, edit, and format documents using various tools and techniques, such as the Quick Access toolbar, the Format Painter, and the Spelling and Grammar Checker.
Think About It
Intentionality
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Are you intentional? What about your relationships, exercise, work, leisure, or? Are you intentional about anything, or are you like many just muddling through life haphazardly? Are you intentional about your faith? Do you have any? How would you answer these questions and many more relating to intentionality?
I suppose that intentionality relates to goals and objectives. For those who make New Year’s resolutions they are intentionally making plans to accomplish specific things over the new year. Sadly, many of those plans quickly evaporate within a few short days or weeks. Is it because a goal without a plan is just a wish. Can it also be said that a goal without intentionality is but a wish?
Over the years I have learned that I can’t do things by myself. I, like many, need encouragement. Often to pursue things with intentionality involves engagement with others in this same pursuit. I need others in my life to help me during those times when I feel like giving up, or I just don’t feel like doing it at all. For example, I had a cycling partner that was a stronger rider than I was. As we rode, he would always ride slightly ahead making me ride harder and faster to keep up. In the end it made me a stronger rider. Because I was stronger at running than I was at cycling I would also run slightly ahead of other runners who were trying to improve. Interestingly when we’re too far ahead we discourage those trying to keep up, but when we’re just a hair in front, the desire to overcome becomes a greater challenge.
The writer of the Book of Hebrews speaks of running the race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-13). In other words, be intentional about this race we call life that is in front of you. Be intentional in your relationships both in the physical and spiritual realms. Don’t live a life of trying to catch up but rather live it in a manner that is reaching for that which is in front and not behind. You’ll be surprised that a fulfilled life is a happy life. Think about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. Starting this week, we will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
