Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
September 14, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Liberty Township was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by Chairman Dick Brown, Supervisor Neil Shepard, Supervisor Fred Ernst, and Secretary Cindy Speeth were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
REPORTS:
Robert W. Williams, 79, of Wellsville, New York
“Bicycle Bob”
Robert W. Williams, 79, of Wellsville, New York passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family.
Born on July 3, 1944, in Olean, he was a son of Dorr O. and Violet Burrows Williams Sr. On June 10, 1980, in Obi, he married the former Cindy R. Brockel who predeceased him on May 26, 2004.
He had worked at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Mt. View Cemetery, and for Work and Silvas Construction Company. Bob was known for riding his bicycle all around Olean and Cuba and would collect pop cans wherever he went. During the winter months, he would shovel snow and with better weather would mow lawns and do landscaping work. He was well-known and loved.
Richard James Ring, 97, Auburndale, FL
At the age of 97, Rick peacefully passed away. He was a retired mechanical engineer. He is the son of the late Florence Lus Ring and James Ring. He was married to Brenda Ring.
Devoted father to Terrie Butts (Randy) and stepfather to Debra White (Thomas), Wayne Bradley (Krista), Ronald Bradley (Mary Beck), Kenneth Gable (Deborah), Pam Rocheford (Michael Camp).
Loving grandfather to Jesse Davis (Jayme), Susie Bailey (Kyle), Bob Butts (Alexandria), Kyle Butts (Shandi) and 11 step-grandchildren.
Adoring great-grandfather to Anthony Butts, Olivia Bailey, Rory Davis, Gavin Bailey, Nova Bailey, KJ Butts, Selena Butts, 12 step-great grandchildren and 7 step-great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by Patricia Ring (first wife) and Robert & Shirley Ring (brother & sister-in-law).
He was a member of Winter Haven Christian Church. He was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed a good fresh fish fry.
The burial will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Portville, NY.
For those who wish, the family requests donations to Shriners Hospital for Children, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation or Good Shepherd Hospice in his honor.
Jason Michael Gallik, of Erie, PA
Jason Michael Gallik, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Robert Thomas Gallik and Robin Lynn (Pratt) Gallik.
Jason was very outgoing and quick to help anyone in need. He loved to laugh and live life light-heartedly. He was a ray of sunshine to everyone around him. Jason graduated from Bradford High School, Class of 2006.
He was an Assistant Manager at various Perkins restaurants, and loved being around people.
New Drilling Permits Issued
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Jones Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 9/11/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site COP WT 2624 104H 51647 in Jones Twp township, Elk county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
| PA Gas Drilling Permit Issued in Richmond Twp Township |
| Description: Gas permit issued on 9/11/2023 to SENECA RESOURCES CO LLC for site Mitcheltree 6450 54V 53948 in Richmond Twp township, Tioga county |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-09-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, permit, drilling, Gas |
Touch A Truck Today September 17th
The Port Allegany VMI (Veterans Memorial, Inc.) presents Touch a Truck, Sunday, September 17 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the VMI located at 4743 Route #155 in Port Allegany. There will be Fire trucks, Tractors, Police Cars and more. There is free admission for this interactive, outdoor family adventure that lets kids climb, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles. If anyone would like to bring a machine to share with the kids, please contact Patty at 814-598-4642 or Mindy at 814-558-9342. Pictured: McKinley Johnson, Bailey Perry and Grayson Johnson are pictured in one of the Star Hose Fire Co. fire trucks to remind you of today’s Touch a Truck at the VMI.
CHEN RETIRES AFTER 34 YEARS OF TEACHING AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. –Dr. Yong-Zhuo Chen, professor of mathematics, has retired from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford after 34 years of service.
He was one of the longest-serving members of the faculty, having come to Pitt-Bradford in 1989 after having taught for one year as a visiting assistant professor at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
Chen was born in China and obtained his Master of Science in mathematics from Shanghai Normal University before coming to the United States and earning his doctorate in mathematics at Pitt in 1988.
