NORTHWEST PRESENTS CHECK
Elk County- Angel Fritz from Northwest Bank presented a generous donation to Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President; Jim Ryan St. Marys Area United Way Vice-President; Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair; Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Campaign Chair; Leah Whiteman, United Way board member; and Mark Saline, United Way board member.
Northwest’s corporate donation of $2,000 will support the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. The United Way’s 2022 campaign goal is $170,000. Funding raised in 2022 will be available for eligible organizations to seek grant funding for 2023. In order to be eligible for funding from the St. Marys Area United Way, an agency must: have a current 501(c)(3) status, provide services to citizens living within the St. Marys Area School District, provide services to meet health and human welfare needs, and be registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation or be exempt from registration. The St. Marys Area United Way encourages any organization interested in seeking grant funding to inquire by calling 814.781.6000 to receive an application. The 2022 grant application deadline was December 15, 2022, with grant awards announced in 2023.
As a result of the 2021 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, Fox Township Sportsmen Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, Life & Independence for Today, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Interparish Rooted Youth Ministry, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
UWBA Request for Proposals Deadline Due
Immediate —The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2023 calendar year. Local 501(c)3 health and human service organizations who would like to apply for funding can submit an RFP by 2:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Interested agencies with programs in health, education and financial stability are welcome to submit an application.
All applications are reviewed by committees comprised of United Way Board members, with recommendations being presented to the full board for final approval. Awarded agencies will be announced in late February and will receive a monthly allocation to begin on March 1, 2023.
For more information or to receive an application, please contact Sarah Lonzi, Executive Director, at sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org or 814-368-6181.
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, December 31, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.
A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2022 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT’s On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following twitter regional alerts.
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/21/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/21/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/21/2022 to EQT ARO LLC in McIntyre Twp, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-21 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Missing Dogs From Port Allegany Have Been Found
my moms dogs ran off from Church Street Port Allegany PA last night, last seen on the bottom of Birch run road Port Allegany PA at 8:41 AM today, if seen please call, text, or DM on Facebook messenger Patricia Falk or myself.
The dogs have been found.
Pauline A. Salvetto, 99, of Ridgway, PA
Pauline A. Salvetto, 99, of Ridgway, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on March 11, 1923 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Fatubeno.
On July 28, 1951, she married the late James J. Salvetto, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Together they shared more than 52 years of marriage.
Pauline was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of St. Leo’s Church. She loved to cook, and spent many years in the kitchen at the Royal. She also enjoyed crocheting, shopping, and trips to the casino. She was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan, always cheering on her teams. Most of all, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by 1 daughter; Donna Salvetto-Richardson and her husband James of Ridgway; and by her 2 beloved grandchildren; Richard Imhof, Jr., who helped care for her, and Corey Wehler, 2 great-grandchildren Caleb Imhof and Lindsay Imhof. She is also survived by three nieces; Mary Ann Elias, Angela Elias, and Edna Serafini.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son; Ronald Salvetto, two brothers; John and Herbert Fatubeno, and by three sisters; Mary White, Cecelia Jacobs, and Nardina Elias.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Pauline A. Salvetto will be celebrated on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 with Fr. Jeffery Noble as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Leo’s Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Barbara A. “Bonnie” Wright, 76, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA
Barbara A. “Bonnie” Wright, 76, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.
Born August 3, 1946, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Marie “Patty” (Harrington) Wright.
Bonnie was a 1964 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
She was employed as a secretary at Jarrett Machine Shop for many years.
Bonnie was a golfer and member of Pine Acres Country Club. She was a member of the Eagles Club and an auxiliary member of the VFW and American Legion.
Surviving is her extended family Danielle and Jim Grady with whom she resided, and many dear friends.
Danielle and Jim will receive friends of Bonnie’s on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 1:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or VFW, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PA 16701 or Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Marilyn J. Smith, 83, formerly of 668 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA
Marilyn J. Smith, 83, formerly of 668 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born October 25, 1939, at the Farrell Dairy Farm home, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Mary R. (Hotelling) Farrell. She graduated from Bradford High School class of 1957.
On March 1, 1958, in Bradford, she married Gerald B. Smith who preceded her in death on July 26, 2009.
Marilyn was a homemaker and formally worked at Dresser Manufacturing.
Marilyn was a huge Buffalo Sabres fan as well as the Cleveland Browns.
Surviving is one daughter, Jennifer A. Smith, two sons, David M. (Debbie) Smith, of Bradford, and Steven A. (Andrea) Smith, of Piedmont SC, two sisters, Carol M. (the late Fred) Henke, and Janice E. (Charlie) Kaefer, both of Bradford, one brother, Walter J. (Connie) Farrell, of Tyrone, four grandchildren, Joseph Smith, Jennifer Moshier, Tristan Smith, and James Smith, two great grandchildren, Hunter and Haylee Moshier, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Roger Smith, who died on March 7, 2001, and one son-in-law, Irwin Joe Baker, who died January 6, 2005.
Family will receive friends Friday December 30, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., at 6:00 pm services will be held with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes retired Presbyterian minister officiating.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Patricia Faye Smith-McAnallen, 91, Smethport, PA
Patricia Faye Smith-McAnallen, 91, Smethport, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport surrounded by her family.
She was born November 8, 1931, daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Van Sickle) Smith. On December 26, 1951, in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport, she married John Arthur McAnallen, who passed away on August 31, 2022. They lived their entire lives in Smethport and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last year.
Patricia was a 1949 graduate of Smethport High School and prior to her first born, was employed at Smethport Market Basket.
She was an active and well-known member in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary community as a member of St. Elizabeth Rosary Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Chairperson for the church bazaar and member of St. Elizabeth’s Church Women’s Club. She was also a former member of the Memorial Recreation Center, the Smethport Garden Club, and Girl Scouts of America leader.
Patricia was a loving and devoted mother with world renowned patience, as she successfully raised seven children. She was surrounded by numerous families with stay-at-home mothers while living on King Street. It may have been the most populous area of town at the time, and it wasn’t uncommon for her children, and others, to be out of the house the entire day. She made lifelong friendships with those wonderful women and their families.
Patricia was immensely proud of her family and attended many sporting, choral and graduation events. She especially loved her role of Nana or Gram to her nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She supported them in their sacraments, school and sport fundraisers, and as a loving advisor.
She loved sewing, quilting, knitting, gardening, reading (she had numerous Kindles) and often spent hours on the phone with her family.
Patricia is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Kay James of Smethport, PA, Sandra Lee (Terry) Morris of Martin, GA, Mary Beth (Robert) Bidlack of Sayre, PA, and Polly Marie (Ronald) Fiegl of Chambersburg, PA; three sons, David Bruce McAnallen of Pittsburgh, PA, Phillip Stephen (Nancy) McAnallen of Lake Helen, FL, Charles McAnallen of Littleton, CO.
Grandchildren: Matthew Sicheri, Beth Marie Wilson, Lucas V. Rees, Ashley McAnallen, Alexandrea Bidlack, Jonathan Bidlack, Grace Fiegl, Jack Fiegl, Bryce Fiegl and great grandchildren Lily Wilson, Evelyn Rees, Olivia Rees, Jeffery Bonner.
One sister Phillis Jean Barnhart, one brother Michael L. Smith.
And several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marian (Van Sickle) Smith, one sister Barbara Smith, and brothers Robert Smith and Rodger Smith.
A memorial mass will be held January 28, at 10 AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport, with a luncheon and Celebration of Life to follow.
Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Building Fund or Smethport Food Bank. Please feel free to share your memories at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., of Smethport.
John J. Austin, 63, of Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA
John J. Austin, 63, of Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born July 1, 1959, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Robert E. and Mary Oliver Austin. On Jan. 14, 2012, in Port Allegany, he married Terrie M. Milne, who survives.
A lifetime resident of the area, John was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1979.
He was employed with Ardagh Group, Port Allegany, as a machine operator, retiring in 2021, after 30 years of service.
John attended the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany.
He enjoyed his time as a stock car driver, driving at the Bradford Speedway. He was an avid snowmobiler, and member of the West End Snowmobile Club. He also did welding for others and had a snow plowing business in the winter. He was a very social person and enjoyed talking to everyone. He will be missed by many.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Terrie, are two sons, John M. (Misty) Austin of Emporium, Henry A. Troupe of Port Allegany; two daughters, Samantha J. (Jeff) Fry of Austin, PA, and Hannah M. Troupe of Port Allegany; four granddaughters, two grandsons; and a great granddaughter; a brother, Art Buck of Bradford; three sisters, Deb (Garry) Sherwood of Eldred, Marie (Russ Safran) Ober of Bradford, and Tina (Paul) Freer of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert E. Austin.
Friends will be received from 2-5 p.m. Friday (Dec. 30, 2022) in the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. with Rev. Dale Detweiler, pastor, officiating.
Memorials can be made to the Bradford Speedway, or choice of the donor.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Terrie M. Austin, 220 Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
James “Dick” R. Armstrong, 85, of Kane, PA
James “Dick” R. Armstrong, 85, of Kane, PA passed away Saturday evening, (December 24, 2022) at the Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 4, 1937 in Brandy Camp, the son of the late Alvin and Dorothy Spare Armstrong. On Oct. 24, 1957, in Flaconer, N.Y., he married Sandra Nichols, who survives.
Mr. Armstrong was the plant manager at Kane Handle for many years. He also had worked as a station agent for Allegheny Airlines and in the tool room for Clarion Sintered Metals.
He had attended the First Baptist Church, was a member and past president of the Kane Rotary, was a member and chair for the Kane Community Hospital Board, a member of the Kane Chamber of Commerce, the Worshipful Master of the Kane Lodge #566 Free and Accepted Masons and the co-founder of the KAHS Alumni Memorial Award. He was passionate about helping others and volunteered many hours on behalf of the community.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lori Dupere, of Ocala, Fla. and one brother, Donald Armstrong of Erie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Charles Armstrong in infancy and Joseph Armstrong.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kane High School Alumni Memorial Award, P.O. Box 98, Kane, PA 16735.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
UPMC Physician: Make New Year’s Resolutions a Family Affair
By: Sunkesula Sagar, D.O.
UPMC Primary Care
When you start to think about creating these resolutions, it is important to not push your goals on the whole family. Make choosing these resolutions a family affair — it will only work if every family member feels invested in the goal.
Here are 10 ideas to help get you and your family started with creating new, healthier habits in 2023:
- Limit Screen Time
Parents are usually just as guilty as their kids for walking around looking at their phones and other devices. Most cell phones have a screen-time tracker, or you can use one of many apps available to track and limit the amount of time you spend on your screen. Don’t forget other devices as well like televisions and tablets. Look at your current usage and establish limits to reduce dependence on screens. Consider replacing screen time with fun family activities such as board games, art projects, or reading time.
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