The Backpack program is now accepting requests for backpacks
The Backpack program is now accepting requests for backpacks that will be distributed the week between August 12th and August 26th. We ask that all requests for backpacks go through our request form. Please fill in all the information requested so that we are sure to be able to get a hold of you when the backpacks are ready.
Please click on this link: https://forms.gle/PFaK7d9jV7CyDD5V6n or scan the QR code at the bottom of this post to be taken directly to the form. Remember to fill in all requested information to avoid your request being delayed.
We will be distributing the backpacks at noted locations and times the once the distribution starts. If you are unable to make it during those times to pick up your backpack, please make arrangements to have a family member or friend pick them up. Distributing the backpacks as we have in the past is a very time-consuming adventure and to keep it easy, we will distribute in each town at a certain time. We will no longer distribute backpacks during work hours as it interferes with my job and we ask that you do not stop at my workplace to request backpacks.
Please note…we are only distributing in Bradford, Cameron, Lycoming, McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. We do not distribute outside those counties at this time so please do not request a backpack if you are outside of our distribution area. There are no guidelines to request a backpack but we do ask that you do not request one just because it is free. We want to be sure that everyone that “needs” a backpack is able to get one. Those who request one and don’t really need it could possibly delay another from starting school with a new backpack because we need to wait for an order to arrive to be able to complete all the requests.
We will be packing backpacks at our storage shed on August 5th at 10am. Anyone that would like to help please try to be there by 10am. Anyone that requests a backpack and wants to pick it up that day is more than welcome to stop between 11am and Noon. By that time, we should have enough packed to be able to fill your request. If you did not request a backpack prior to the packing date we will need to wait until all previous requests are filled before we can complete your request. We are not saying that you will not get a backpack, we just need to take care of the prior requests first and then work on the late requests after those orders are filled.
Anyone that would like to donate items to the Backpack program we will gladly accept them at any time. We have modified our list to be able to limit the amount of space needed to store items but to still be beneficial to the children receiving the backpacks. Our list of suggested items includes #2 yellow pencils, 1 subject notebooks, small pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, pencil cap erasers, 2 pocket portfolios, travel pack Kleenex and rulers. We ask that you please avoid gender specific items whenever possible. If you would like to make a monetary donation you can mail a check, cash or money order to To Fill A Backpack – Attn: Donations – 85 Burleson Avenue – Roulette, PA 16746. Remember that we are a 501©3 organization so all donations big or small are tax deductible.
Thank you once again for the continued support of our local communities to
“HELP SEND CHILDREN TO SCHOOL WITH THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED”
Andrew Kulp, Jr. – President
To Fill A Backpack
85 Burleson Avenue – Roulette, PA 16746
Phone: (814) 544-2612
Email: info@tofillabackpack.org
Visit us on the web: www.tofillabackpack.org
SENECA HIGHLANDS INTERMEDIATE UNIT 9 PARTNERS WITH ZITO BUSINESS TO IMPROVE BROADBAND ACCESS IN SCHOOLS New contract increases Internet bandwidth 22% while cutting costs 8%.
The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9 (IU9) has reached an agreement with Zito Business to improve technology access to regional schools. The new five-year contracts increase available bandwidth for teaching and learning by 3 Gigabits per second to 21 local schools while saving local taxpayers $110,000.
“Inflation is squeezing school budgets across the region,” said Brock Benson, Executive Director of IU9. “That’s why we are especially pleased to announce this long-term agreement that actually reduces technology costs for local schools.”
The contracts with Zito Business were awarded after a competitive procurement process conducted by Dellicker Strategies, a Lehigh Valley based technology services company. IU9 has been working with Dellicker for 18 years to improve their technology infrastructure.
Zito Business is a Coudersport-based company that has become a national leader in delivering high-speed broadband access in rural areas. “This project proves that private companies investing their own capital can effectively bridge the digital divide,” said James Rigas, Zito Media’s President. “If we can serve northern Pennsylvania, we can serve anywhere.”
IU9 has been providing Internet access and services to regional schools for more than two decades. In 2005, IU9 organized local districts in a purchasing consortium for Internet access. One of the first initiatives of its kind in Pennsylvania, the project combined the buying power of regional districts to incentivize broadband investment and reduce costs.
“It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come,” said Ed Bell, Director of Technology at IU9. Mr. Bell has been a part of this since 2009. Before the consortium, regional districts paid an average of $970 per month for 2.5 Megabits per second (Mbps) of Internet access. Today, they pay $938 per month for 1,063 Mbps. That’s 425 times the bandwidth for eight percent less money. “Not a bad deal,” said Mr. Bell.
Some of those cost reductions are due to changing market conditions, explained Mr. Bell. But IU9 has achieved remarkable success in the most rural parts of Pennsylvania negotiating pricing and service levels that are comparable to the best deals in the biggest cities. Mr. Bell credits the cohesiveness of the consortium, “This is an example of what can happen when our 14 regional school districts serviced by IU9 work together to solve the challenge of needing reliable internet at a competitive price.”
Districts aren’t required to cooperate on technology purchases, explained Mr. Bell. They can negotiate their own agreements or conduct their own procurements. But they work together with IU9 because it promotes technology investment while benefiting students and taxpayers alike. “The schools work together because it produces results,” said Mr. Bell.
The districts began taking delivery of the new service on July 1, 2023.
Eliot Ness Fest Schedule for Saturday & Sunday
Saturday – Untouchables Day
Eliot Ness Museum Tours
(Ticketed event, limited tickets)
Antique cars and trucks, displays and exhibits celebrating Law Enforcement, famed lawman Eliot Ness and exhibits of his archrival Al Capone.
Main Street Tickets $15/person (25 tickets per tour)
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 12pm ATF Unveiling Prohibition Era Artifact
Buy tickets at eliotnessmuseum.org
10 am-3 pm | Prohibition Era Bus Tours
A colorful, fascinating guided bus tour of Prohibition sites
Cost: Donation to the Potter County Historical Society
Get tickets at the Historical Society
12 – 3 pm | Kid’s Corner Open
Park United Methodist Church grounds, Third Street
Assorted games and activities
11am | ATF Awards Ceremony
(Downtown Stage Area)
12 – 1 pm | Unveiling of ATF Prohibition Era Artifact
at the Eliot Ness Museum tour
Buy tickets for the 12pm tour at eliotnessmuseum.org
12:30 pm – 3pm | Sweet Revenge Pie Toss
Give Al Capone and all those gangsters some pie in the eye
Cost: 3 pies for $5
12:30 pm – 3pm | Dunk A Gangster
Clean up Al these gangsters in our dunk tank
Cost: 3 throws for $5
12pm – 2pm OGRE (Old Guys Rock Energetically)
Enjoy classic rock tunes and some surprises!
ENF Downtown Stage
1pm – 3pm Untouchables Descendants Reception
& Eliot Ness Museum (30 tickets)
The reception will offer a Reception with actual “Untouchables” Descendants. Featuring Untouchable Joe Leeson’s Grandson Scott Sroka, and his fellow Untouchables descendants.
Get tickets at eliotnessmuseum.org
12pm – 10pm | Rotary Club Speakeasy Open
Serving Beer and Frozen Cocktails with games of chance
3pm – 3:30 pm | Theatrical Performance:
Ness & Capone Meet Again! (wish surprise appearances by Frank Nitto,
Bugs Moran and other notables)
ENF Downtown Stage Area
4pm – 5:30pm | Eliot Ness Fest Parade and Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite prohibition era character and join the parade!
Everyone is invited to join and eligible to win!
5:30pm – 6pm | Theater on Main: Arrest of Al Capone
Your chance to get a photo-op of the Big guy! See him
sentenced to get a Pie in the Face and Dunk Tank on Sunday!
6 – 10pm | Buffalo Jazz & Swing Band
Enjoy a wide variety of musical styles, from the 1920’s through present day.
Sunday – Redemption Day
Eliot Ness Museum Tours
Ticketed event, limited tickets
Antique cars and trucks, displays and exhibits celebrating Law Enforcement, famed lawman Eliot Ness and exhibits of his archrival Al Capone.
Main Street Tickets $15/person (25 tickets per tour)
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Buy tickets at eliotnessmuseum.org
7 am -10 am | Hope In Motion 5K Walk and Run
A Way Out supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Registration 7-8
Run starts at 8-10
11am-12pm | Eliot Ness Church Service
An ecumenical worship service at the Ness family’s church. All are welcome.
First Presbyterian Church 402 N Main Street
12pm-3pm | Prohibition Era Bus Tours
Get a guided bus tour of Coudersport’s Prohibition Sites
Cost: Donation to the Potter County Historical Society
Get Tickets at the Historical Society
12pm-3pm | ENF First Responder Appreciation Picnic
Enjoy food and drink at this publicc gathering, highlighting the hard work of police officers and first responders to make our community a safer place
12:30pm – 3pm | Sweet Revenge Pie Toss
Give Al Capone and all those gangsters some pie in the eye
Cost: 3 pies for $5
12:30pm – 3pm | Dunk a Gangster
Clean up all these gangsters in our dunk tank
Cost: 3 throws for $5
C&N Employees Raise Over $100,000 for Local Emergency Services
WELLSBORO, PA – C&N, a leading community-oriented organization, is proud to announce that teammates have raised just over $100,000 through their Giving Back, Giving Together initiative to support local emergency services organizations. In addition to the monetary donations, C&N teammates collected 3,037 necessity items and volunteered 265 hours at our local fire departments and similar facilities. The Giving Back, Giving Together program supports a new cause every year, beginning each June. As of June 2023, C&N teammates will be shifting their fundraising efforts to supporting the local senior population.
When there is an accident or a fire, those coming to your aid are generally volunteers. While many of these emergency organizations get state and local funding, it usually isn’t enough to cover the extensive training and expensive equipment needed for the job. Without monetary aide, many local emergency organizations would be forced to close, putting a burden on the communities they work so hard to serve. Giving Back, Giving Together is an initiative close to the hearts of C&N teammates, born out of a common interest to serve those within the community who are struggling.
Over the last 12 months, C&N teammates have raised over $100,000 along with 3,037 donation items and completed 265 hours of volunteering. This significant contribution will go directly towards supporting and enhancing the critical services provided by our local ambulance and fire companies, ensuring they have the necessary resources to continue their life-saving work.
Thank you to these business partners for their generous support:
- Congdon-Bailey VFW
- Eadeh Enterprises
- Emergency Response Training and Certification Association
- Keystone Friction Hinge
- Laurel Hill Veterinary Services
- Troy Vets Club Home Association
- Wellsboro Electric Company
Local Emergency Services organizations and their C&N partners:
- Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company (Sayre Team)
- Berwyn Fire Company (Chesterbrook Team)
- Blossburg Volunteer Fire Department (Wellsboro Admin First Floor Team)
- Cameron County Ambulance Service (Emporium Team)
- Canisteo Fire Company (Canisteo Team)
- Cedar Mountain Wildfire Crew, Inc. (Mansfield Team)
- Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association & Roulette Chemical Engine Company No. 1 (Coudersport Team)
- Doylestown Fire Company (Doylestown Teams)
- Elkland Volunteer Fire Department (Elkland Team)
- Howard Elmer Hose Company – Sayre Fire Department (Athens Team)
- Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company (Knoxville Team)
- Laporte, Eagles Mere, Muncy Valley Area, Forksville and Hillsgrove Volunteer Fire Departments (Dushore & Laporte Teams)
- Laurel Mountain K9 Search & Rescue (Wellsboro Bower Building Team)
- Lawrenceville & Tioga Volunteer Fire Department (Wellsboro Admin Third Floor Team)
- Lycoming County 911 (Jersey Shore, Muncy, Old Lycoming, South Williamsport & Williamsport Teams)
- Middlebury Fire Department (Wellsboro Annex – Third Floor Team)
- Monroe Hose Company (Monroeton Team)
- Morris Township Fire Company (Wellsboro Admin Second Floor Team)
- Newtown Ambulance Squad (Newtown Team)
- North Hornell Volunteer Fire Company (Hornell Team)
- North Towanda Fire & Rescue (Towanda Team)
- Port Area Ambulance Service & Port Allegany Star Hose Company #1 (Port Allegany Team)
- Ralston Volunteer Fire Company (Liberty Team)
- Smithfield Township Volunteer Fire Company (East Smithfield Team)
- Tioga Volunteer Fire Department (Tioga Team)
- Wellsboro Fire Department (Wellsboro Branch/Annex First & Second Floor Teams)
- Western Alliance Emergency Services (Troy Team)
- Wysox Volunteer Fire Company (Wysox Team)
- York Area United Fire & Rescue and East Hempfield Township Emergency Services (Lancaster & York Teams)
On June 1, 2023, C&N teammates turned their attention to the local senior population, a group who can face unique challenges like isolation, financial hardships and health concerns. In recognition of the immense value this group brings to our local communities, C&N has planned a multifaced approach to supporting our seniors, honing in on various initiatives that address their specific needs. Raising monetary donations, collecting essential items and volunteering with services that enrich seniors’ lives are just a few of the ways C&N teammates will lend a hand and create a positive impact in the lives of the seniors in our communities.
“We are excited about the prospect of extending our support to our seniors. By leveraging the collective skills, passion, and dedication of our teammates, we hope to create meaningful connections, empower local seniors, and foster a sense of belonging and support,” said Caitlin Hilliard, organizer of Giving Back, Giving Together.
Join C&N as they partner with local organizations to make a difference in seniors’ lives by contributing in any of the ways below: Every dollar donated to the Giving Back, Giving Together program remains in your local community, and ensures the future of these vital services:
- Donate now by visiting cnbankpa.com/GBGT
- Connect with us during our quarterly event weeks
- Share & Like C&N’s #GivingBackGivingTogether Facebook posts. We donate $1 for every like & share to our libraries.
- Spread the word!
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program was formed by employees in 2015 as a way to do more to support their local communities. In the years since Giving Back, Giving Together started, our employees have raised over $649,000 in monetary donations, collected over 39,000 item donations and volunteered over 1,400 hours for 20 local food banks (2015), 52 local emergency services organizations (2016) 16 local organizations that support children in need (2017), 23 local public libraries, 17 military organizations (2019) 17 food banks (2020), 22 children & youth organizations (2021) and 37 emergency services organizations in 2022. All the funds and donations raised through this program stay within the local communities.
$1,175 Available to Assist Northeast Potter County
Sayre, PA— The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, through its Northeastern Potter Economic Development Association (NEPEDA) Fund, seeks proposals from non-profit 501 (c)3 organizations or charitable programs in the Northeastern region of Potter County. This includes Allegany Township; Bingham Township; Harrison Township; Hector Township; Genesee Township; and Ulysses Borough and Township.
Applications will be judged for enhancing the quality of life in Northeast Potter County. The total amount available to grant is $1,175.
For more information about NEPEDA, please visit www.NEPEDA.org.
To apply for this competitive grant, download the application at www.twintierscf.org.
Applications are due Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 5pm. Please email your application to cfield@twintierscf.org or mail them (postmarked September 14th) to Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 W. Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840.
For more information, contact Charity Field at 570.888.4759 or cfield@twintierscf.org.
Pedestrian Injured in Mansfield
At 3:57 PM on Friday, Mansfield Fire & Ambulance have been dispatched to 191 North Main Street, in front of Rent-a-Center, for a pedestrian/vehicle accident. Report a 4 year ran into parking lot, father chased after child & ran into a vehicle. Father reported with bleeding head injury. Unknown if child is injured or not.
Allegany County an Age-Friendly Community
Allegany County, NY – Allegany County has been accepted into AARP’s network of Age-Friendly Communities. An international effort of the World Health Organization, the Age-Friendly Community network includes localities where leadership and residents have committed to making their community a great place to live for people of all ages.
Ardent Solutions has a long-standing relationship with many organizations and community members throughout Allegany County and thus took the lead on developing this initiative in partnership with the Allegany County Office of the Aging. Work Efforts by Ardent Solutions, Allegany County Office for the Aging, and our community partners have begun. The Action Plan developed by the group includes a vision that by 2025 we will:
- Create new social opportunities, including intergenerational activities.
- Assess and improve physical environments to be more accessible for all.
- Foster collaborations between organizations to strengthen our impact and extend the reach of services to Allegany County residents.
- Build on and enhance the infrastructure in our communities that positively impacts the quality of life for all residents, especially older adults and those living with a disability.
Community members interested in becoming involved in the Age-Friendly Communities Program should contact the Office for the Aging for more information at 585-268-9390 or Ardent Solutions at 585-593-1738. Additional information may be found at http://www.ardentnetwork.org/age-friendly.html .
A reminder: The annual Senior Picnic, hosted by The Allegany County Office for the Aging will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost per person is $12. Please join us for great food, music, and dancing. There will be a Vendor Fair, Bingo, T-Shirt Contests, and Prizes. For reservations, call the Office for the Aging at 585-268-9390 by August 1, 2023.
About Allegany County
Situated along the upper Genesee River and bordering Pennsylvania to the South, Allegany County, known as the Western NY Wilds, is a welcome retreat for visitors, residents, and businesses alike. Amidst our lush green forests and hills, you’ll discover a lifestyle that is safe, accessible, and affordable.
About Allegany County Government
The Allegany County Legislature is made up of five districts, covering 1,035 square miles of wildly beautiful landscape. Each district elects three representatives to serve for a four-year term on the Board of Legislators. https://www.alleganyco.gov/
Upcoming blood drives at UAHS campuses to support local blood supply
Olean, NY; Bradford, PA – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), in partnership with ConnnectLife, will be hosting community blood drives at Olean General Hospital (OGH) and Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), July 19 and 20, respectively.
The OGH blood drive, taking place on Wednesday, July 19 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm, will be coordinated on the ConnectLife Bus at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center across the street from OGH. Anyone can make an appointment at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000485, or by calling (716) 529-4270.
On Thursday, July 20, BRMC will be hosting their blood drive in the main lobby from 10 am to 3 pm. Appointments can be made at www.connectlifegiveblood.org with the sponsor code 000468, or by calling Kim Murphey at (814) 362-8298.
This month all donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Perry’s Ice Cream, along with a lunch voucher for the respective hospital cafeteria. Up to three lives in our local community can be saved from just one pint of blood donated! Walk-ins are also welcomed for those who are unable to pre-register.
ConnectLife is Western New York’s only community blood bank which means every drop of blood donated remains local, here in WNY. The organization supplies about 70% of the local blood supply, supporting area hospitals such as Bradford Regional Medical Center, Brooks-TLC Health Network, ECMC, Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital, Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital, Eastern Niagara Hospital and Olean General Hospital.
PFBC QUARTERLY MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 24
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 14) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, July 24, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The meeting is open to the public.
The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).
This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/CommissionMtgJuly24
If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2631 783 6480
Password: public (782542 from phones)
St. Marys Dispatched To Apartment House Fire
At 12:46 PM on Friday, St. Marys Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 130 Washington Street for a report of a structure fire. Caller reports smell of smoke on 2 & 3 floor.
Chief reporting source is burned food in Apt. 2 on the second floor. Firefighters are proceeding to ventilate the structure.
Carole Ann Oremland, age 84, of Lawrenceville, PA
Carole Ann Oremland, age 84, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on July 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Carole was born December 23, 1938 in Chicago, IL and she was a daughter to the late George and Viola (McNabb) Beals.
Carole married and raised her two children at home until they started attending elementary school. She loved her children so; that she took a job as a cafeteria lunch server so she could be near her children while they attended elementary school. As her children grew, so did Carole’s career where she served the public as a Prince George’s County Librarian Supervisor for more than 25 years.
Prior to retiring, Carole met Arthur Oremland. On April 23, 1994 Carole and Arthur married and spent several loving years together before his passing in April of 2000. She loved traveling around the world to include Alaska, Hawaii, Spain, France, Monaco, Montenegro, Panama, Italy, Greece and the Caribbean. Carole loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren which were her pride and joys.
Carole is survived by her children, Sharon (Eddie) Wetzel and John Obrebski (Diane Burge); grandchildren, Nicole (Charl) Berning, Alyssa Obrebski (Travis Formwalt) and Kaitlyn Wetzel; and great-grandchildren, Calan, Gavyn, McKinley and Carter.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; loving husband, Arthur; and three sisters. Carole will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Crownsville Veteran’s Cemetery in Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a memorial donation to the Colon Cancer Society by clicking here or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital by clicking here. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Roulette Township Office Offline
Roulette Township
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****PUBLIC NOTICE****
Currently the office is without internet. If you have been trying to call and not getting an answer that is the reason why. I don’t know when we will get internet again today because they are also trying to hook up our FIOS line
Paul C. O’Toole, 86, Eldred, PA
ELDRED — Paul C. O’Toole, 86, passed away on Saturday (July 8, 2023) at the Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on Sept. 5, 1936, he was the son of George and Agnes Dixon O’Toole. On July 2, 1994 in the Duke Center United Methodist Church he married Barbara Unverdorben, who survives.
Paul attended Bradford Area Schools and resided in Bradford until 1993 when he moved to Eldred. He worked as a machinist at Dresser Manufacturing until his retirement.
He was a member of the McCrea Brook Wesleyan Church. In earlier years, he enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. Later, he put down his gun and picked up a camera and started his love for taking nature photos.
Surviving is one son, Charles O’Toole of Mo.; two daughters, Debra Colman of Colo. and Lori Lupold of Jamestown, N.Y.; two stepsons, Ernie Taylor of Eldred and Fred Taylor; two stepdaughters, Rose (Jim) Huntoon of Bradford and Jessica (Tim) Shields of Portville, N.Y.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
At this time there will be no services.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
