Jerry L. JAMES, 67, of Belmont, NY
Jerry L. JAMES, 67, of Belmont, NY, died on Friday, January 5, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
He was born on January 26, 1956 to Millicent (Hale) and Leland James. In his younger years, he attended several schools in Allegany County. His father died when he was eight years old. With his mother unable to care for all of the children, he and his siblings were placed in foster care.
Prior to moving to Belmont, he lived at West Seneca Developmental Center. He eventually came to Belmont to live in a family care home and lastly at his group home on Corbin Hill (31A). He was happy at his home. He attended Day Hab on days when able. Jerry loved Elvis and was able to visit Graceland, Michael Jackson, watching M*A*S*H*, dinosaurs, and going for rides in the car.
He was friendly to everyone he met. He would hold out his hand and say, “Hi, I’m Jerry, Jerry James.” He saw very few of his family, who are spread far and wide in several states. His caregivers and housemates at ARC were his family. They were good to him and took good care of him, which was challenging at times. He will be missed. He was one of fifteen children.
Penn State Extension offers Private Pesticide Applicator Short Course in January
Penn State Extension of Potter County will offer a Private Applicator Pesticide Short Course on Wednesday, January 31st and Thursday, February 1st from 9 am to 3:30 pm. at their office in the Gunzburger Building, Room #216, Coudersport, PA. This course helps to prepare attendees for the PA Department of Ag private pesticide certification ex
am. Find out what you need for certification to safely apply restricted-use pesticides on your farm or other property.
ANNUAL SEEDLING SALE UNDERWAY
01/08/2024—HARRISBURG, PA – Although it’s winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery.
The 2024 seedling order form is available online, and sales are underway.
The Howard Nursery grows tree and shrub seedlings for use on state game lands, by participating Hunter Access cooperators, in the Seedlings for Schools program and by the Game Commission’s conservation partners.
Any remaining surplus is available to Pennsylvania residents to purchase for wildlife food and cover, watershed protection, soil-erosion control, and for reclamation of disturbed areas, such as surface mine sites and utility rights-of-way.
The selection of seedlings changes from year to year due to available seed, seedling germination, and growing conditions.
College Scholarship Workshop ~ January 16
High School Seniors & Parents! College Scholarship Workshop ~ January 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Virtual Event ~ Join us from anywhere! You will receive the Zoom link when you register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75TBJ3S. Contact Amy Goode at the CEC with questions. 814-781-3437 or amy@communityedcenter.com. The session will be recorded for students who cannot attend due to extracurricular activities; however, registration is required to receive the Zoom Link for the live session and the recording.
Drilling Started in Covington Township, Tioga County
| REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Covington Twp Township |
| Description: REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC reports drilling started on 1/8/2024 at site HARVEY (02-192-08) D 8H in Covington Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Covington Twp Township |
| Description: REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC reports drilling started on 1/8/2024 at site HARVEY (02-192-06) D 6H in Covington Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Covington Twp Township |
| Description: REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC reports drilling started on 1/8/2024 at site HARVEY (02-192-04) D 4H in Covington Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
| REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC Reports Drilling Started (SPUD) in Covington Twp Township |
| Description: REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC reports drilling started on 1/8/2024 at site HARVEY (02-192-02) D 2H in Covington Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2024-01-08 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, spud, drilling |
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 2 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
408 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 2 AM EST
WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From noon Tuesday to 2 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The wind will pick up as snow and mixed
precipitation move in from the south. It will continue as the
mixed precipitation transitions to all rain.
ECCF open grant applications are due January 15
The Elk County Community Foundation is accepting applications through January 15 for thousands of dollars in grants currently available to 501c3 organizations during their open grant cycle.
Organizations may submit applications for grant funding from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund or the Elk County Development Fund. Each of these funds welcome applications that directly benefit the residents of Elk County.
The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund is an open grant that supports worthy projects that provide services for the residents of our communities. Their goal is to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in our local area.
The Elk County Development Fund supports community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to sustain themselves.
For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Please call our office at 834-2125 with any questions. ECCF, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.
Grants for Pre-K programs available at ECCF
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting grant applications through January 15 from non-profit organizations and schools that provide educational services for the Pre-K community. The grants are available from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund (ECSSS).
The ECCSS fund was established to assist any nonprofit agency that provides services for the purposes of providing Pre-K education. The purpose of the grant should be to improve programs that are already established or to develop new programs. This fund will not cover direct operating expenses of an agency, rather it hopes to enhance an organization’s programs.
Some of the Elk County Society for Special Services grant awards from past grant cycles were a $2,000 grant to the Johnsonburg Pre K for a new curriculum, and a $3,000 grant to Dickinson Center Inc for Parents as Teachers program, $2,000 to St. Leo School for program supplies and equipment, and $1,000 to the Ridgway YMCA for IPads.
For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Contact our office at 834-2125 with any questions. The Elk County Community Foundation is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.
Penn College winter teams all compete
Following the holiday break, all three Pennsylvania College of Technology winter sports teams were back in action last week.
FLASHBACK
Men’s basketball
In their first-ever meeting, Russell Sage College won 77-64 in the Wildcats’ final nonconference game of the season on Tuesday despite a 25-point effort from Gavin Barrett, of Roselle, New Jersey, and 22 points and 14 rebounds from Livingston Cross, of Union, New Jersey. Russell Sage held a 34-16 edge in fast-break points.
Returning to United East Volt Division play for the first time in over a month, Penn College saw a two-point halftime lead slip away as St. Mary’s (Md.) College used a 19-point second-half advantage for a 79-62 win on Friday. Cross finished with a team-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, while David Brown, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, came off the bench to score 15 points.
Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall record: 4-11
UE record: 1-2
Tuesday, Jan. 2 — at Russell Sage College, L, 77-64
Friday, Jan. 5 — at St. Mary’s (Md.) College (UE), L, 79-62
Wednesday, Jan. 10 — at Lancaster Bible College (UE), 5 p.m. (LBC leads 16-0)
Tuesday, Jan. 16 — host Penn State Abington (UE), 5 p.m. (Abington leads 12-2)
Women’s basketball
Sandra L. “Sandy” Pearson, 80, of Warren, PA
Sandra L. “Sandy” Pearson, 80, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in her home.
Graveside services and burial will take place at Warren County Memorial Park on Wednesday, January 10th at 11:00 am.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.