Hilltop Fire Dept. Elects Officers
Hilltop V.F.D
Monday evening we had our annual election the officers for 2024 are as follows.
President Tim Burkett
vice president Jason Sherwood
secretary Jessica DIckinson
assistant secretary Mary Jo Sherwood
treasurer Shelia Beckman
assistant, treasurer, Mary Jo Sherwood
chief Charles DIckinson
assistant chief Tim Burkett
EMS captain Andrew Cuoco
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
Roulette Township
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
December 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
November 8, 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2023 Special Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for December 14, 2023
November 2023 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
ROAD BONDS:
Current Road Bonds – no new road bonds
Closed Road Bonds – no new closed road bonds
OLD BUSINESS:
Quotes on solar powered street lights tabled from last month
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 06-2023 Real Estate Tax
Resolution 07-2023 Water/Sewer rates
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Real Estate Taxes for November
ADJOURN:
Lady Gator Volleyball Banquet
The annual Lady Gator Volleyball Banquet was held recently at the VMI in Port Allegany. Sponsored by the Volleyball Boosters, Jenn Moses served as MC for the event.
Speaking at the event were JH Coach Allison Lathrop; JV Coach Tyler Burr and Head Coach Matt Burr.

Seniors volleyball players were the guests of honor and are pictured: (left to right) Kayleigha Dowell, Brie Hosterman, Paige Threadgill-Crum; Lily Babcock, Amber Funk and Jossalynn Mereen.

Also honored were four athletes who reached milestones this past season – Kayleigha Dowell, 500 Digs; Isla Lehmier, 500 Assists; and Ella Moses with 500 Kills and 500 Digs.
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2024 Semester
Do your future plans include postsecondary education? Northern PA Regional College (NPRC) brings affordable education to you. Their Spring 2024 semester begins Wednesday, January 17th. Courses being offered include Introduction to Psychology, Foundations of Math, Environmental Biology, Cyber Crime, Public Speaking, and many more. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. Of course, if you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets whatever goal you would like to achieve.
NORTHWEST PRESENTS CHECK

Elk County- Angel Fritz and Jen Wonderly from Northwest Bank presented a generous donation to Jim Ryan, St. Marys Area United Way, Vice President; Doug Bauer, St. Marys Area United Way Payroll Campaign Chair; Bob Ordiway, St. Marys Area United Way board member; and Leah Whiteman, St. Marys Area United Way board member.
FREE CONCERT THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 16 TO TELL THE STORY OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS THROUGH SCRIPTURE AND SONG
This Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., a non-denominational Community Christmas Concert will be held at the First Baptist Church at 25 Central Avenue in Wellsboro. The concert is sponsored by Arise Cafe and is being produced by Chris Eckert Music. It is free and open to the public.
Patricia E. “Patty” Eckert, 83, of Ridgway, PA

Patricia E. “Patty” Eckert, 83, of Ridgway, PA died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence after a brief illness.
She was born on November 27, 1940, a daughter of the late James and Margaret Emmert Renaud
On April 3, 1980, in Johnsonburg, she married Charles Eckert who survives.
Patty was a graduate of Kersey High School and Christian by faith. She retired from Ridgway Powder Metals and was an active member of the Fox Twp Senior Center. Patty, along with her husband, was the founders of the Heckowee Camping club traveling to various states. She loved spending time with her family and was known for her amazing apple pies. Along with her camp, she enjoyed fishing with Charles, crocheting, and traveling. “Love ya later”
Charles E. “Chuck” Hullihen, 89, of 128 Comet Road, St. Marys, PA

Charles E. “Chuck” Hullihen, 89, of 128 Comet Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 11, 1934, in Bradford, son of the late Milford Hullihen and Leah Van Houtte Hullihen Grasser. Chuck was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Area Schools before entering the United States Army and serving in Japan. He was employed at Pure Carbon, where he met his loving wife of 66 years, prior to working at St. Marys Tool and Die, where he retired in 1999.
On August 17, 1957, in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway, Charles married June Ellen Nelson, who survives.
Margaret Ann “Peg” Pistner, 81, of 8 Brown Avenue, Bradford, PA

Margaret Ann “Peg” Pistner, 81, of 8 Brown Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Esther Lorraine Dover, 90, of Langmaid Lane Bradford, PA

Esther Lorraine Dover, 90, of Langmaid Lane Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 8, 1933, in Custer City, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose (Steffy) Leonard II. She was a graduate of Bradford High School where she was in the marching band and was elected May Queen.
Esther had been employed as an assembler at Corning Glass in Bradford, she also was a waitress and played the piano in various restaurants and night clubs like the Brookside, Legends, and Roman Villa.
The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation a/k/a Galeton Foundation 2023 Grant Recipient Announcement
The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation a/k/a Galeton Foundation provides grants to community organizations located in the Galeton borough and surrounding area and scholarships to every graduating senior of the Galeton Area High School who applies. The Galeton Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of their 2023 grants. The Administrative Board and Advisory Committee reviewed all submitted applications and decided to support seven Galeton area not-for-profit organizations with $66,000 in funding. These one-time grants will help the community in many areas including education, community protection, and the historical preservation of Galeton. Listed below are the chosen organizations and projects these monies will support.
One Vehicle Crash In Eldred Twp.

On December 13 at 4:38 pm Eldred Twp. Fire and TLC Ambulance were dispatched to Rt. 446 and the West Eldred Rd. for a one vehicle rollover crash with possible entrapment. Port Allegany Ambulance was also dispatched. Mercy flight is on standby and there is confirmed entrapment with two patients
Dennis D. Brown, 83, of Clara, PA

CLARA, PA—Dennis D. Brown, 83, of Clara, PA passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Born on Sunday, November 24, 1940 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Charles E. and Ona M. Tyler Brown. On May 3, 1963 in Elizabeth, NJ, he married Marion A. Hebbe, who survives.
Dennis was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He was the owner/operator of D.B. Computers until his retirement. Prior to owning his own business, he was a computer technician working lastly for UNISYS Corp.
Dennis was a member of the Shinglehouse Methodist Church. Singing was his passion, having sung in the Church choir and the group “Witness”. He was an avid bowler and in his younger years enjoyed hunting.























