Department of Environmental Protection Begins 2023 Black Fly Suppression Program
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began its 2023 Black Fly Suppression Program this week. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,800 stream miles in 37 counties of the commonwealth.
“Pennsylvania is full of beautiful state parks, trails and forests. People across the Commonwealth should be able to enjoy nature without this seasonal pest impeding on their time,” said Acting Secretary of DEP Rich Negrin. “Our black fly suppression program ensures safe and effective treatment of the black fly species.”
This year, 48 rivers and streams spanning more than 1,800 miles will be monitored and treated as needed. Spraying activities will be performed both by helicopter and ground crews. The frequency will depend on weather and biological conditions. Treatments cannot occur during periods of heavy rain or when water levels are high as these conditions lower the effectiveness of the treatment and significantly increase the cost of the control operations.
DEP uses Bti, a naturally occurring bacterium, to treat the larval stage of four specific human pest black fly species. This bacterium degrades quickly in the environment and does not harm the aquatic ecosystem, birds, or other insects.
Prior to any spraying activity, DEP notifies county and local emergency management officials. Helicopters can be seen flying over waterways and ground crews using backpack sprayers off bridges and wading in streams conducting control operations on behalf of DEP’s Black Fly Suppression Program. Anyone concerned at the sight of a helicopter or ground personnel is encouraged to call their county emergency management office to verify that a black fly treatment is taking place in their area on that day.
SBDC PennWest Clarion Presents QuickBooks Course in Coudersport
Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.
Level II: Now that you’re familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports, personalize your forms, send letters through Microsoft Word, export to Excel, and more. The Level II course will meet Thursday, May 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person. Discount rate* for those registering for both Level I and II is $360, a savings for $38. Class size is limited, so register today. For more information or to register, call (814) 393-2060, email sbdc@pennwest.edu or visit www.clarion.ede/sbdc.
Liberty Township, McKean County Supervisors Meeting
Liberty Township
Liberty Township, McKean County
Route 155 Building
April 13, 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, Secretary Cindy Speeth and Bill Rees were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all.
BID OPENING
FOB Plant Delivered
**Hawbakers
19MM 67.25 76.38
9.5MM 79.00 88.13
IA Construction 74.55 88.15
88.70 101.90
The Bid was awarded to Hawbaker, Inc. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Supervisor Ernst. It was passed unanimously.
REPORTS:
1. Ambulance Report for March, 2023 was presented and there were 7 calls for Liberty Township.
2. Fire report for March, 2023 was presented and there were 5 calls for Liberty Township.
3. Secretary’s Report for March 9, 2023 was presented and unanimously
accepted on a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Supervisor Shepard.
4. Treasurer’s Report for the month of April, 2023 was presented and
unanimously accepted on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by
Supervisor Ernst. Chairman Brown stated that in the General Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $27,943.64, revenues received in the amount of $66,107.16 and a balance of $147,600.49. In the State Fund there were bills paid in the amount of $14,922.12, revenues received in the amount of $0 and a balance of $235,984.74.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Chairman Brown presented an invitation from Star Hose #1 to their annual banquet.
2. On a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Supervisor Ernst it was unanimously agreed that Greg Ostrander be approved for the Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption.
3. Chairman Brown presented a letter from the McKean County Planning Commission approving the Damon Smith Subdivision Cemetery Lot.
4. On a motion by Supervisor Ernst and a second by Supervisor Shepard it was unanimously agreed that Sandy Kinney be reimbursed for her 2023 PSTCA tax collector dues.
5. Chairman Brown presented the 2023 proposed Resolutions and Nominations report.
All correspondence was made available to the public.
Chairman Brown said that he now has an invoice from Port Recreational Authority for the diving board for the pool and a fence for the basketball court which he will present to the McKean County Commissioners for payment. This will take care of the money that Liberty Township was awarded for a recreation grant. Chairman Brown asked that Hawbakers also submit an invoice for 743tons of 19MM FOB that he can submit to the
NEW BUSINESS:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
As no further business was brought before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:04 a.m. on a motion by Supervisor Shepard and a second by Supervisor Ernst.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucinda Speeth
Secretary/ Treasurer
Betty Marie Stiles, 54, of Bradford, PA.
Betty Marie Stiles, 54, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.
Born January 27, 1969, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Sheila (Stiles) Carletta.
Betty was employed for several years as a certified nursing assistant at the Bradford Ecumenical Home and recently was a home health provider.
Surviving are three sons, Christopher Bishop, Andrew Bishop, and Nicholas Bishop, all of Bradford, seven grandchildren, one sister, Valerie (Dale) Sweetapple, of Ocean Springs MS, one brother, Frank Carletta, of Virginia, and two nieces and one nephew.
A private service will be held with the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Fundraiser For Aj Cimino
AJ Cimino #60
2023 Motocross shirt fundraiser
If you have any interest in supporting AJ’s 2023 Motocross year, shirts can be ordered at A Stitch in Time Custom Embroidery in Port Allegany or order online.
https://ajciminoracing.spiritsale.com/
Thank you for your support
The Ciminos
THIRD FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK IS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 15 AT HILLS CREEK STATE PARK; 14 PEOPLE GO ON APRIL 8 WALK
The third free guided bird walk is this Saturday, April 15. Participants will meet at the Hills Creek State Park office at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901-9676 a little before 8 a.m. and drive to the nearby starting location promptly at 8 a.m.
Fourteen people went on the second free guided Saturday Morning Bird Walk on April 8 at Hills Creek State Park located on Hills Creek Road in Charleston Township, about seven miles northeast of Wellsboro. “I was surprised by the number of people who went,” said Sean Minnick, a Tiadaghton Audubon Society member who is leading the April walks. “It was cold and sunny.”
Eight of the 14 were Tiadaghton Audubon Society members. “Bob Edkin of the Bureau of State Parks went with us and so did five other adults from the public.
“We did not see the red headed ducks this time but did see or hear 33 types of birds, including a horned grebe, which was migrating through, heading to its breeding grounds.”
The other walks will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturdays, April 22 and 29 and May 6, 13, 20 and 27. They are all free and open to the public. Registration is NOT required.
For updates on the birds that have been seen in the area and helpful local birding information, visit www.facebook.com/TiadaghtonAudubon/ or
tiadaghtonaudubon.blogspot.com or email tasmember@yahoo.com.
LAST TWO AUDITION DATES FOR HAMILTON-GIBSON’S “THE OLD COOKIE SHOP” ARE THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 14 AND 15 IN THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE
The last two audition dates for Hamilton-Gibson’s production of “’The Old Cookie Shop,’ a family-friendly melodrama, are this Friday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. and this Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. in the Warehouse Theatre Gallery at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
There are roles for three males and four females. Those who audition will be asked to read for a couple of different characters.
People of all ages and genders with or without acting experience are invited to try out. “Melodramas have a different set of rules. That’s what makes them so much fun to be in and to watch,” he said.
Performances will be in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 15, 16 and 17 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 18 during the 81st Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival in Wellsboro.
For more information about the auditions, call Hamilton-Gibson Productions at 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.
Pennsylvania State Police Seeks Applicants for Annual Youth Camp
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in collaboration with the Pennsylvania National Guard and American Legion are seeking applicants for its annual youth camp. The “Elmer Hafer-American Legion-State Police-National Guard Youth Camp” will be held June 11-17, 2023, at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County.
The six-day summer leadership camp is designed for teenagers, ages 15 to 17, interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military. The camp, established in 1970 and formerly known as State Police Youth Week, works to improve the relationship between Pennsylvania’s youth and the law enforcement community. This year’s camp will mark the 51st camp held since its inception.
“I encourage young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military to take advantage of this unique, no-cost opportunity,” said PSP Colonel Christopher Paris. “Attendees will make memories that will last a lifetime and get a feel for what career of service would be like.”
The week-long camp is staffed by members of the PSP, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the American Legion. During the camp, cadets work on team-building exercises, physical fitness training, classroom activities involving police and military careers and a marksmanship course. Cadets will also visit the PSP Academy in Hershey and Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center in Lebanon County. In addition, the camp offers three $1,000 scholarship awards at the conclusion of the week.
Anyone interested in applying for the camp must be between the ages of 15 and 17 prior to entering the camp and not reach the age of 18 during the camp. Cadets who have previously attended the camp are not eligible to apply again. Applicants are expected to have a good academic record, be physically fit and be in good health. Participants attend the camp at no cost, as their local American Legion post sponsors their attendance. Interested applicants can read more about the camp by visiting pa-legion.com. The application can be found by visiting the legion’s application page.
Furthermore, regional camp cadet programs are also hosted by state police personnel. The week-long camp cadet programs are for Pennsylvanians ages 11-15. To inquire about the availability of a camp cadet near you, contact your local troop community services officer.
Lee Anne Deming, 53, of Turtle Point, formerly of Covington, PA.
Lee Anne Deming, 53, of Turtle Point, formerly of Covington, entered into glory on April 10, 2023. Lee Anne was born on December 30, 1969 to Karen and Andy Deming in Blossburg.
She was the first girl born into the Deming family in 90 years. She had a carefree spirit, she adored her children and grandchildren. She had a special bond with her nieces and nephews and they lived for her stories and laughter. Oh, the stories that she would tell, she had wit that was unmatched.
She was employed by Jackson Amusements after graduating high school and later worked at the foundry while raising her two children.
She was selfless and though she suffered physically from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and MS, she would make the best of everyday. She was very artistic and loved to paint, make crafts, draw and color.
She kept an immaculate house which she shared with the love of her life, Mark Sherman. She disliked being in the kitchen and would joke that Mark domesticated her.
She was such a light and blessing to all who knew her. Lee Anne accepted Christ as her savior and her hope was that her family and friends would do the same.
She was proceeded in death by her beloved mother, Karen Lindquist Deming. She is survived by her children; Nicholas Deming and Lindsey Deming, her beloved soul mate, Mark Sherman, grandchildren; Kaleb, Gabby, Owen, Hope and Mason, father, Andrew Deming, brother Brett Deming, sister, Kelly (David) Dewberry, an aunt, Susan Mozingo, nieces; Ellen (Scott) Samber, Stevie (Joel) Gregory, nephews; Brandon Deming and Grayson Dewberry, many cousins and close friends, Allison Wivell, Katie Fairchild, Brooke Guariglia and Sue Fisk, and adopted into the family, Ely and Mya Warriner. We will miss her beautiful face, her smile, her laughter and sense of humor.
Visitation will be held at Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church, Route 6 Wellsboro, Pa. Visitation will be from 2 – 4pm on Sunday, April 16, 2023 with a funeral service to follow at 4pm. She will be laid to rest at the Arbon cemetery next to her mother.
Arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Mary “Marie” Pasi, 96, of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of 114 Poplar Road, St. Marys, PA.
Mary “Marie” Pasi, 96, of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of 114 Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor with her family by her side.
She was born July 6, 1926 in Frankfurt, Germany daughter of the late Franz and Hedwig Grosslein Hess. She was a resident of St. Marys since 1950 after marrying Silvio Pasi in the Holy Cross Church in Brandy Camp on October 18, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1986.
Mary is survived by her three loving sons: Francis A. (Pam) Pasi, Victor J. Pasi, and Mark S. Pasi, all of St. Marys; her two grandchildren, David A. Pasi (Darlene) of Chambersburg and Matthew T. Pasi of St. Marys; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jack Pasi; and by her little dog friend, Spike.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister in infancy.
Mary was a member of the Queen of the World Church and the Rosary Altar Society. She loved to travel, taking her sons on several trips to Germany to see her parents, venturing to Alaska, and traveling all over the United States. She will forever be remembered as a loving and generous mother.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made in memory of Mary Pasi to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
The Show Choir Practices For Upcoming Dessert Theater
The Show Choir is working hard for the upcoming Dessert Theater! Please join us for the show Friday April 14th and Saturday April 15th starting at 7:00pm both nights in the Coudersport Elementary School Gym! $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. Dessert buffet, plus performances from the Show Choir, Jazz Band, Winter Guard, and soloists.
League of Women Voters To Meet on Tuesday
” The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties (LWVCA) will hold its April, 2023 meeting at the Kopper Keg, 11 East Main Street in Cuba on Tuesday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. RSVP is not required.
We invite any interested persons to join us to discover more about our non-partisan activities and opportunities for advocacy, civic engagement, voter awareness/readiness and participation.
For more information, please contact us at cattarauguslwv@gmail.com or call Margie McIntosh at 716-904-1327 “
HAMILTON-GIBSON’S WINTER THEATRE ARTS CAMP PERFORMANCES OF “CATS” ARE THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 13 AND THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 15 IN THE COOLIDGE THEATRE
Choreographer Taylor Nickerson (left) rehearses three of the “cats,” Mr. Mistoffelees (Thomas Gordon), Mungojerrie (Summer Boder), and Rumpleteazer (Adaliyah Shourds-Dalton).
Hamilton-Gibson’s 14-day free Winter Theatre Arts Camp will end with Pay-What-You-Can performances of “Cats” for the public at 7 p.m. this Thursday, April 13 and at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 15.
The performances are in the Coolidge Theater at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
People can pay at the door to see the Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon shows.
“The campers are from areas around Tioga County and one is from Galeton,” said Thomas Putnam, who is directing “Cats.” Community members are singing some of the solos.
“All of the characters in the play are cats of various ages and sizes, each with a definitely unique personality,” he said.
“This adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning hit musical is specially tailored to give our fourth through tenth grade cast members an exciting and rewarding experience,” said Putnam.
“The campers have been working hard and will demonstrate the skills they’ve learned, from choreography to how to project their voices when speaking and singing and how to create a character, including making their own costumes,” he said.
Taylor Nickerson and Heather Galbraith choreographed the show. Assisting with the camp are Tara Gordon and Jenna Gordon.
Email hamgib@gmail.com or call the H-G office at 570-724-2079 for more information.
RECALLS
| Wellness Natural USA Inc. Expands Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars Wilmington, DE, April 11, 2023 – Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, DE is expanding their voluntary recall of its Simply Protein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, which is sold in a 15-count variety pack that contains two other flavors, because it may contain undeclared cashews. The initial recall which included a single lot has been expanded to include all lots within expiration, the Best Before dates are indicated below. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled products were only distributed in Costco stores nationwide in the United States. |
Pennsylvania State Police Seized $16M in Illegal Drugs in First Quarter 2023
Harrisburg, PA –ThePennsylvania State Police (PSP) seized approximately $16 million in cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana and other prohibited drugs during the first quarter of 2023.
Troopers between January 1 and March 31 seized 229 pounds of cocaine, 129 pounds of methamphetamines, 24 pounds of fentanyl, seven pounds of heroin, 1,562 pounds of processed marijuana, and 65,570 pills of assorted narcotics.
The PSP also collected 1,307 pounds of prescription medication in the quarter as part of its Prescription Drug Takeback Program. Sixty-five state police stations offer boxes for disposing of unused or unwanted medications 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Table 1: Amount and value of prohibited drugs seized by PSP in the first quarter of 2023
| Drug | Amount Seized | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cocaine | 229.81 lbs. | $5,055,820 |
| Crack Cocaine | 5.84 lbs. | $93,440 |
| Heroin | 7.75 lbs. | $263,500 |
| Fentanyl | 24.57 lbs. | $393,120 |
| LSD – Pills and Paper | 24 doses | $480 |
| Marijuana THC – Liquid | 72 pints | $482,400 |
| Marijuana THC Solid | 398.70 lbs. | $1,993,500 |
| Marijuana Plants | 178 plants | $29,370 |
| Processed Marijuana | 1,562.66 lbs. | $4,687,980 |
| Methamphetamines | 129.50 lbs. | $1,295,000 |
| MDMA – Ecstasy | 0.044 lbs. | $145 |
| MDMA – Pills | 184 DU | $2,760 |
| Other Narcotics | 515.61 lbs. | $1,031,220 |
| Other Narcotics (pills) | 65,570 DU | $1,639,250 |
| Total Value | $16,967,985 |
Source: Pennsylvania State Police, 2023
For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/11/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford county. 78a66(b)1 – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report spills and releases of regulated substances to the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-04-11 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Roulette Supervisors Want Your Input on Zito Media Services in the Township
Roulette Township
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The Roulette Township Supervisors are asking all residents of the township to share their experiences with Zito Media phone/internet/cable. Please comment on this post with the good, the bad and the ugly that you have experienced. We will be meeting with Zito Media executives next week and would like to present them with this information in hopes that it will improve services to our residents and their customers.
Roulette Township Meeting Postponed
Roulette Township
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***ATTENTION*** Tonight’s Township Supervisors meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, April 19 at 6 pm.
…ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY EVENING…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
331 AM EDT Thu Apr 13 2023
A combination of dry and breezy conditions will result in an
elevated risk of wildfire spread across central Pennsylvania this
afternoon into the early evening. Minimum relative humidity
values will range from 15 to 25 percent with maximum wind gusts
from the west between 15 and 25 mph.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches.
If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have
the potential to spread rapidly.
For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire
prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
MRS/JCB
Bridge Replacement Starts Next Week on Coryland Road in Wells Township, Braford County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a bridge replacement project is set to begin next week on Route 4031 (Coryland Road) in Wells Township, Bradford County. The bridge, which is located north of the intersection with Route 4038 (Baker Road) between Coryland and Mosherville, carries Coryland Road over an unnamed tributary to Beckwith Creek.
On Monday, April 17, 2023, Coryland Road will be closed between Baker Road and Thunder Road, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew prepares to remove the existing structure, which will be replaced with a new concrete box culvert. Additional work on the project includes roadway approach work, paving, line painting, and miscellaneous work.
A detour using Baker Road, Route 4039 (Judson Hill Road), and Route 549 will be in place for the duration of the project.
The project is expected to be completed in July of 2023, weather permitting.