Women’s Giving Circle members gather for culinary event
Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) is a project of the McKean County Community Foundation that connects charitable-minded women with each other for a very affordable way to make a greater impact in their communities. WGC holds two gatherings each year for members and their guests: a social event, and an annual meeting where they award grants to area nonprofits.
Members and guests recently experienced an incredible evening enjoying culinary creations from garden grown produce at their 2023 special event, “The Chef’s Table at Eddie’s on Main” in Port Allegany. Little Mountain Winery added to the festivities with wine tasting to complement the delicious food. Good friends, good food, and good times were enjoyed by 36 women who support the work of WGC. Angela Erway, YWCA volunteer, spoke about the good work they have been able to do with the grant dollars they received last fall from WGC.
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County is made up of ordinary women of all backgrounds and financial means who want to enhance life for women and families. Each member donates a minimum of $100 per year. WGC pools these individual donations together and award grants at their annual meeting to area non-profits to support worthy programs and projects.
This community-minded group invites all McKean County women to join them in their charitable endeavors. 2023 memberships will be accepted until October 1. Grants will be awarded following the close of the current membership year. WGC is a relatively young organization, established in 2018. To date, the women of WGC have awarded a total of $23,800 in grants to McKean County nonprofit organizations.
The McKean County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that works with donors to help them meet their charitable goals.
Learn more about the work of the Women’s Giving Circle by visiting the McKean County Community Foundation website at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org or call them at 1-844-238-2289.
Pennsylvania State Police Launch Body-Worn Camera Initiative
Colonel Christopher Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, today announced the commencement of a pilot program designed to ensure department readiness for implementing body-worn cameras.
“The public rightfully expects their interactions with police be safe, respectful, and constitutional, and I believe the use of body-worn cameras demonstrates that the Pennsylvania State Police is committed to providing faithful and honest law enforcement services,” said Colonel Paris.
“In addition to providing transparency and accountability, body-worn cameras document evidence in criminal cases and present opportunities to enhance training, just like the mobile video recording cameras we began using in patrol cars two decades ago.”
Colonel Paris said patrol troopers assigned to Troop H, Carlisle will wear the cameras while on duty. As a cost reduction measure, the department uses a shared service model. Eighteen cameras allotted to Carlisle get passed between troopers during shift changes.
The 60-day trial run allows the department to determine best practices and policies and identify any needs for additional equipment or software features. When the pilot program concludes, the department plans to implement body-worn cameras at all of its 87 patrol stations.
The department entered into a five-year contract with Arizona-based Axon to provide body-worn cameras. Carlisle was selected as the test location because its geographic area is representative of the communities served by the Pennsylvania State Police. Additionally, the station is close to the PSP Bureau of Communications and Information Services, the bureau tasked with monitoring the pilot program, in Harrisburg.
Patricia A. “Pat” Bollinger, 76, of Shinglehouse, PA.
Patricia A. Bollinger “beloved mother and sister”
Patricia A. “Pat” Bollinger, 76, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly with her loving son by her side on Monday, August 7, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on Saturday, May 17, 1947 in Blossburg, she was a daughter of Jay M. and Ella Irene Buckingham Low. She was married to Ronald D. Bollinger, who predeceased her.
Pat was a member of Crosstown Alliance Church in Shinglehouse. She enjoyed working in her flower garden. She loved to knit and working on jigsaw puzzles. She most especially loved spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Jeffrey M. Bollinger of Shinglehouse and Ronald D. Bollinger, Jr. of Virginia; five siblings, Pearl Faulkner of Wellsboro, Donald (Anita) Low of Shinglehouse, Carol (Dennis) Voorhees of Pen Argyl, Gene Low of Shinglehouse, and Ethel (Roy) Phillips III of Shinglehouse; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Pat was predeceased by three brothers, Earl Low, Ray Low, and Jim Low.
In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crosstown Alliance Church, 450 N. Highland Avenue, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Pat’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Carrie L. Hildersheim, 36, of Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, PA.
Carrie L. Hildersheim, 36, of Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her home.
She was born on August 6, 1986 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of John and Sandy Uber Miller, who survive of Kersey.
On July 30, 2011, in Toby Methodist Church, she married Charles “Chuck” Hildersheim, who survives.
Carrie was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 2004. She worked as the Brockway Veterinary Clinic for a number of years, and also worked part-time at Goodwill and TDK in Kersey. Carrie had a great love for all animals, especially horses. One of her greatest passions was horse riding and training, and she loved nothing more than sharing her knowledge with young kids who were learning to ride. She was active in 4-H for many years, and was also a volunteer for Cub Scouts. Carrie was a loving daughter, wife, and mother who will be remembered for her kindness, being a friend to all, and for her smile that lit up a room.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her beloved son; Leland Hildersheim.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; John and Janet Miller, and her maternal grandparents; Robert and Hazel Uber.
Funeral Services for Carrie L. Hildersheim will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA.
Visitation will be at the Krise Funeral Home in Kersey on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the time of the services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Stride for Stride 4-H Riding Club.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Joel T. BLASS, 68, of Santa Barbara, CA
Joel T. BLASS, 68, of Santa Barbara, CA, died Monday, November 7, 2022 in his home. Born May 22, 1954, in West Reading, PA, he was the son of Lowell R. and Emilie Verone Holtzman Blass. Joel loved riding the electric bike he built every single day. Most often, he went to the beach to read his books. He also loved building and working with computers, spending most all his working years in information technology. All his life he enjoyed being outside in beautiful environments.
Surviving are: a brother, Jeffery Blass of Parksville, MO; a sister, Betsy Haley of Dover, NH; cousins; a niece; and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother David J. Blass; and his step-mother, Elaine J. Blass.
A graveside service for Joel T. Blass will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Yochum Hill Cemetery, Carter Camp, PA. Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
W. Elaine FLEWELLYN, 97, of Ulysses, PA
W. Elaine FLEWELLYN, 97, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, August 7, 2023 Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Allen D. BERFIELD, 75, of Coudersport, PA
Allen D. BERFIELD, 75, of Coudersport, PA, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born April 4, 1948, in Conneaut, OH, he was the son of Cecil A. and Virginia B. Hall Berfield. On June 19, 1971, in Coudersport, he married Carolyn A. Potocek, who predeceased him on April 8, 2017.
A graduate of Coudersport High School, he attended Mansfield University for three years, majoring in biology. In high school, he was a member of the Coudersport rock ‘n roll band, Ollie and the Go Gos, with Larry Herbstritt, Carl Butler, Dennis Barnett, Charlie Cole, Tom Boyd, and David Anderson. Allen was a natural engineer.
Green Jobs Workshop at Seneca Highlands IU9
Educators, discover new techniques for teaching your students about some of the most exciting and perhaps greenest careers in Pennsylvania – jobs that promote the health of our forests and our planet while providing sustainably produced forest and wood products we use every day.
On Wednesday, August 16th, the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group and Pennsylvania State Parks, will present “Teaching About Green Jobs with Project Learning Tree” educator workshop open to all educators who work with students ages 12-25.
Project Learning Tree (PLT), an award-winning environmental education program, has a new resource for helping learners explore green careers in forestry and conservation. Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers is designed for adults working with youth in settings ranging from community youth programs to school classrooms.
Cost $20 per person. Each participant receives the new PLT Green Jobs educator guide (value $25), an opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations of sample lessons, an introduction to other PLT curricula, plus a free lunch! 6.0 Act 48 hours are available for classroom teachers.
This workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at Seneca Highlands IU, 119 Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749.
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, August 9th. Register online at https://forms.gle/GreenJobsWorkshop
If any questions or if need help with registration, contact Cindy Murphy at Seneca Highlands IU9, 814-887-5512 ext. 121, csmurphy@iu9.org
TORNADO WATCH 602 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
120 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2023
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Jacklyn S. Fearn, age 73, of Lawrenceville, PA
Jacklyn S. Fearn, age 73, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Corning Hospital.
Born May 28, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Donna (Waite) Fearn.
Jacklyn was a Foster Grandmother at the R.B. Walters School in Elkland for several years, enjoyed doing crafts and was very dedicated to the Lawrenceville Library. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristi (Jonathan Jr.) Gleason of Lawrenceville; her two grandsons, Allan and Michael Gleason; two sisters, Gaye Paquet of GA and Robin Carrillo of CA; a brother, Earl Fearn of VA; her beloved parrot of 45 years, Hector and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bruce Fearn.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Georgiann Holly, 83, of Emporium, PA
Georgiann Holly, 83, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Sunday morning (August 6, 2023) following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 9, 1939 in Greensboro, PA a daughter of the late George and Ruth Barnhart Dusenberry. On June 30, 1990 in First United Methodist Church she married Walter Holly, who survives. She spent many years together with her first husband, Earl Barhart.
Georgiann graduated from Mapletown High School in the class of 1957. She worked several years at Sylvania until the Tube Plant closed in 1981. Being in partnership with Kautz & Barnhart Plumbing & Heating, you could always find Georgie working the front office and warehouse when help was needed. She was also a former administrator of the Grove House, kindly helping all with her knowledge and a smile. She retired from full-time employment by 1990 and turned her efforts to volunteer work.
Thomas E. Parana, 68, of Rasselas Road in Wilcox, PA
Thomas E. Parana, 68, of Rasselas Road in Wilcox, PA passed away Friday (August 4, 2023) at UPMC-Kane.
Born December 6, 1954, in Kane, he was a son of the late Andrew “Rip” and Juanita Mendat Parana. He was married to Mary (Kazmierski) Parana who survives.
Tom graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. He was a self-employed flooring mechanic and carpenter before he retired. He was a member of the Kane Fish & Game Club; the Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Association; and the NRA.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Mary, are his daughter Andi Parana; and two cousins, Jake and Joe Fedus.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Kane Community Hospital Foundation, % Lisa Keck, 4372 Rte. 6, Kane, PA 16735.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to ALLSHOUSE TERRENCE L JR in Pleasant Township, Warren County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 7/31/2023 to ALLSHOUSE TERRENCE L JR in Pleasant Township, Warren county. 78.73(a) – GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION – Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78 and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2023-07-31 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Bridge Repair To Close Fishing Creek Road Near Roulette
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance to Begin Bridge Repairs
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted drivers that Potter County maintenance crews will begin deck repairs on a bridge spanning a branch of Fishing Creek along Route 4005 (Fishing Creek Road) about three miles northeast of Roulette on Friday, August 18.
These repairs will allow PennDOT to remove a weight limit posting of 16 tons for single and combination vehicles and improve the bridge’s overall condition rating from “poor” to “good.”
Starting Friday, August 18, PennDOT will close the bridge and implement a detour using Route 4006 (Steer Brook Road), Route 4007 (Dingman Run Road), and Route 6. PennDOT expects this detour to be in place through the end of September.
Work includes replacing the concrete deck surface. PennDOT Potter County Maintenance crews will complete all work associated with this project.
The bridge is 15 feet long and carries 236 vehicles daily on average.
100 YEARS OF THE ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST AT THE ROACH-BAUER FORESTRY OCTOBER 5th
100 Years of Recovery to Resilience
Kane, Pa. – The October 5, 2023 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce that Rob Fallon, District Ranger at the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest (NF), will be the keynote speaker at the Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum at the Wilcox Community Building in Wilcox. Rob will talk about the 100 years of forest management leading from Recovery to Resilience. The public is invited to this most interesting presentation on the ½ million-acre Allegheny NF, the only national forest in Pennsylvania.
Rob Fallon graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1981 with two degrees – one in Environmental Engineering and one in Forest Science. Rob worked in a variety of positions within the USDA-Forest Service for 41 years across five national forests. Prior to becoming District Ranger at Marienville Ranger District in 2006, Rob worked as a field engineer, a forest engineer, a forest planner, and an environmental specialist. Rob is still the District Ranger at Marienville, and is now the second-longest tenured District Ranger in the history of the Allegheny NF.
Rob’s career in Forest Science was piqued in 1977 when he accepted a seasonal tour guide position at Grey Towers, the home of Gifford Pinchot, in Milford, Pa. It was during that summer following his freshman year at Penn State that Rob’s deep interest in understanding the people, events, and perspectives that shaped the Forest Service was lit, and the flame continues to burn today.
Rob’s presentation will be of interest to ANYBODY that utilizes the Allegheny NF or the surrounding public lands for recreation, employment, or services. The Allegheny NF is a special gem within the myriad of national forests across the eastern United States, and has a unique history.
Society of American Foresters’ Continuing Forestry Education credits will be applied for this presentation.
The Forum will be held at the Wilcox Community Building (also called the Jones Township Community Center) at 320 Faries St, downtown Wilcox, Pa., 15870. Preceding the talk will be a no-host social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program will start immediately after dinner. Reservations are required! No reservations will be accepted after Thursday, September 28. For reservations, contact the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group, PO Box 133, Kane, Pa., 16735, at 814-837-8550, or e-mail bcarson@ahug.com.
PRE-REGISTER NOW FOR INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING CLASS THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 11 AT LYMAN RUN STATE PARK
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is holding a free Introduction to Fly Fishing class this Friday, Aug. 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyman Run State Park at 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922. The park is 8.7 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and Lyman Run Road in Potter County.
The four-hour program will provide participants with two hours of hands-on instruction on fly-fishing equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates and casting. For the remaining two hours, participants will get on-water fishing experience with guidance from Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission staff and fishing skills instructors.
Fly-fishing gear and instruction are provided for the duration of the program at no cost to participants. Note: A fishing license is NOT needed to participate.
The class is limited to 20 participants. All equipment is provided. A parent or guardian must accompany those under age 18.
Those who are 12 years of age and older with an interest in learning fly fishing basics and meeting other anglers are welcome to pre-register.
At https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LymanRunStatePark/Pages/default.aspx pre-register by clicking on the Green Button to go to the PA Fish and Boat Commission website. Click on the Green Button there to pre-register.
5 DAY ESTATE SALE!!! Barb Herzog Estate August 9th to the 13th, Eldred, PA
Kardinal Estate & Tag-Sale Company
August 9th to the 13th – Wednesday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm
1167 Whitetail Hollow Rd. Eldred, PA 16731
Freezers, appliances, Clearfield Furs, Ninja Food items, cast iron pans, cake pans, cast iron baking pans, Fenton lamps, grandfather clock, furniture, clothes, glassware, hand tools, stands, garden items, wicker furniture, vintage belt buckles, yarn, home decor, holsters, dog cages, collective items, cabinets, cook books, Victrola, sewing machine, and much more.
We can’t begin to list all the items and take pictures of everything, the place is packed.
A kind neighbor is allowing parking, please respect their property. Do not block the roadway and do not block driveways. We expect periods of being very busy, please respect each other.
We are excited to see our costumers and new customers! This will be a very nice sale!
We accept Cash and good checks. We will only accept credit cards if we can process them, the service can be touchy.