Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Route 44 bridges project detour to be lifted by Friday evening
Travel Advisory
Route 44 bridges project detour to be lifted by Friday evening
The three-month detour in effect on Route 44 north of Waterville in Lycoming County is expected to be lifted by early tomorrow evening, Aug. 26.
Once the bridges are open to traffic, the detour will be lifted.
The detour has been in place while four aging bridges along Route 44 between Waterville and Haneyville were addressed; two were replaced and two were rehabilitated.
Realizing the impact of the lengthy detour, PennDOT took a number of steps to minimize the impacts on traffic, including the following:
The construction project duration was compressed to have the least negative impact on property owners, business owners, the traveling public and the school district. Originally this work was anticipated to occur between June 1 and Oct. 15. However, after a scheduling meeting with construction personnel, it was determined that the project could be condensed to occur between May 31 and late Aug., when the bridges could be reopened to traffic.
Because of the detour, it was decided that four bridges would be worked on simultaneously. Working on the four bridges at one time eliminates the need to interrupt traffic at various additional times in the foreseeable future.
To assist travelers, temporary destination signs for Black Forest and Haneyville were added to the traffic control plan.
LTT Trucking LLC is the primary contractor for this $1,324,487 project. All work is scheduled for completion by Sept. 2.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
8-27 & 8-28 Weekend Programs at Hills Creek
Saturday 8/27/11
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Beach Area
Canoe Tour
Explore the history, management, and wildlife of Hills Creek Lake via canoe. Limited equipment provided. You must preregister at the park office by calling 570-724-4246.
Sunday 8/28/11
4:00-4:45 pm
Beach Concession Area
Animals of the Night
As we sleep, a whole other group of wildlife becomes active. Find out who they are and the reasons they come out at night. Examples of these wildlife species and the features which allow them to be night active will be highlighted.
5:00-5:45 pm
Beach Concession Area
Bears of PA
Find out how well our bears are doing in Pa. From the largest average weights, earlier breeding age to larger average litter sizes our bears exceed black bears anywhere they exist. You'll find out why this is happening in our state.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Potter County Integrated Children's Services Committee Thanks Contributors To Sixth Annual Family Fun Fair
The Potter County Integrated Children’s Services Committee would like to sincerely thank the many contributors who made the Sixth Annual Family Fun Fair on August 13th at the Potter County Fairgrounds, a great success! See you next year!
Contributors:
• A Way Out
• Beacon Light Behavioral Health
• Big Mike’s Dairy Dine
• Boys & Girls Club of Potter County
• Brenda Bosworth/Dental Screening
• Brian Nolan
• Burleson’s Just Ask Rental
• Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show
• Cathy and Mervin Bowers
• Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
• Coudersport ‘Falcons’ Football Team
• Coudersport Interact Club
• Community Care Behavioral Health
• Darien Lake
• DCNR/Smokey Bear
• DCORT
• Dickinson Center, Inc.
• E&G Auto
• Endeavor Newspaper
• Gary’s Putter Golf
• 21st Century Learning Centers
• Galeton Drug Store
• Galeton Foodland
• Glassmire & Shaffer Law Office
• Gauld’s Corner Store
• Howard’s Home Furnishings
• ICSP Collaborative Board
• Independent Living Program (Potter County)
• Jubilee Foods/Coudersport
• Judy Mack/Food Bank/Salvation Army
• Kevin Dusenbury & Son Kevin
• McDonalds Restaurant
• Mobile Family Center & Poco
• My First Book/National Book Bank/Blair County
• New York Life Insurance/Marshall Hamilton
• North Central W.I.C. Program
• Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
• PA Dept. of Health
• PA SPCA
• PA State Police
• PCHS Drug & Alcohol
• PCHS CASSP
• PCHS Coordinated Service
. PCHS Early Intervention
• PCHS Children, Youth & Families
• PCHS Mental Health
• Pet Awareness/Tena Emerson
• Potter County Beverage
• Potter County Fairground Committee
• Potter County Leader Enterprise
• Potter County Area Agency on Aging
• Potter County Car Seat Program
• Potter County Parents Helping Parents/Parent Education
• Potter County Public Assistance Office
• Pride Program
• PSU Cooperative Extension/Prosper Strengthening Families
• Representative Causer’s Office
• School Based ICM’s/Mentoring
• Shinglehouse Ambulance
• Seneca Highlands IU9/Family Literacy
• Solomon’s Word
• Splash Lagoon/Scott Enterprises
• State Farm Insurance/Jeff Wilcox
• The Meadows
• To Fill A Backpack
• Wal-Mart
• WHKS Port Allegany
• WPIG Olean
• Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention
• Yogi Clown
• Zito Media Community Channel
Friday, August 19, 2011
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
9-10 "All You Can Eat” Spaghetti Supper
"All You Can Eat” Spaghetti Supper
The Sartwell Creek Union Church is hosting its annual “All You Can Eat” spaghetti supper on Saturday, Sept.10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The menu includes spaghetti and sauce, homemade meatballs, garlic bread, tossed salad with Italian or ranch dressing, dessert and beverage.
Rumor has it that this is one of the best spaghetti suppers around and at a reasonable price. Seconds are available just for the asking. Take-outs are available.
Donation: Adults--$7.00, children 6—12 -- $3.00 and kids under 6 are free. Turn at the ABC Restaurant/Motel on Route 6 between Port Allegany and Roulette, PA. Church is 3 miles up the Sartwell Creek Road. For more information call 814-544-7380 or 544-7789.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Coudersport Town Wide Yard Sales almost to 100!
Coudersport Town Wide Yard Sales almost to 100!
This is shaping up to be our biggest year for the Coudersport town wide yard
sales! We have almost 100 sales already signed up for Saturday, September
3rd! Some of the sales will also be on Friday.
Sign up your sale on the map by sending an email to corids84@yahoo.com or
by calling 558-8922 between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm. You can also fill
out a registration form at www.coudersport.org. The more yard sales we have,
the more people will we have come to our community.
The Court House square is open for organizations and for families who live
outside the borough. Spaces are filling up fast and they are free. Reserve
your spot today! The Farmers Market will be open on the square with lots of
local fresh fruits and vegetables.
There will be spots around town to fill your bellies and re-fuel your energy
on this day. The To Fill a Backpack organization will be selling "Walking
Tacos" in front of KOS, the Lutheran Church will be having a bake sale
and selling lunch along with their yard sale and the 4-H Club will be selling hot dogs on the square along with their sale!
Help us reach 100 yard sales by cleaning out your attics, garages and
closets! Make a few bucks to pay some bills, buy your kids new back to
school clothes or put extra cash in your pocket for a fun shopping spree!
Do you have a storage bay full of stuff you don't remember having? Open up
shop right at your bay location and we will put you on the map!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up already! Registration deadline for
the map is August 24. Email corids84@yahoo.com or call 558-8922 to sign up!
You can also register at www.coudersport.org
Thank you!
Cori Wagner
Nicki Hafer
Friday, August 12, 2011
Potter County Commissioners Meeting For 7-28-11
Approved Minutes of
POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 28, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Father Joseph V. Dougherty offered a prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Comm. Susan Kefover, Comm. Paul Heimel, Comm. Doug Morley, Chief Clerk Kathleen Majot, and Recording Secretary Cheri Potter; all present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chief Probation Officer John Moshier gave a synopsis of the many duties of the Probation Department. He said he is fortunate to have an experienced staff to oversee all aspects of probation, parole, ARD and Trailblazers. He noted that the Community Service Program, through which court-ordered offenders work in public service capacities, has expanded in recent years.
MINUTES – July 14, 2011. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
NEW BUSINESS
Sealed bids for the roof project Potter County Human Services Building were opened. General Roofing & Heating Co. Inc. had a base bid of $292,000; RLS Construction/Signet Construction had a base bid of $170,160. Comm. Heimel moved to table for review. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
RESOLUTION #2 – 2011, which deals with Section 3 Plan of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 for compliance with the federal program administered by the Potter County Redevelopment Authority, was proposed for adoption. Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Coudersport Area School Superintendent Alanna Huck resigned from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Advisory Board. Comm. Kefover moved to accept. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Steve Mongillo, Coudersport High School Principal, is proposed to succeed Mrs. Huck on the board for a threeyear term. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Appointment of Gail Allen to the Potter County Human Services Advisory Board for a term of Aug. 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Hardware Upgrade - Dominion Voting for the Assure 1.2 program for the 73 county voting machines, at a cost of $9,045.24. Software installation will be handled in-house. Comm. Heimel moved to approve, retroactive to July 26, 2011. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Hardware Maintenance Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems Inc. for renewal of agreement for preventative maintenance and repairs as needed, June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013, at a cost of $6,935. Comm. Kefover moved to approve retroactive to July 26, 2011. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Software License Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems Inc. for use of Dominon Software in the 73 voting machines with an annual license fee of $2,165. Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
POTTER COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
AGING 10/11 11/12
Dorothy Taylor
Regional Ombudsman Coordinator $53,000 No Change
Per Mile Reimbursement (approved State
Mileage rate) $0.505
Funded through AAA Block Grant, 7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Cole Manor Homemakers
In-Home Services
(Personal Care and Home Support) $22.61/hr. No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Concern 09/10 10/11
Foster Care, 7/1/10 to 6/3011 N/A $35.75-89.64
Concern 10/11 11/12
Foster Care $35.75-89.64 No Change
Continue same rates for 11/12 until DPW
approves new rates retro, 7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Cornell Abraxas Group Inc.
Residential Treatment for Dep/Del Youth
Abraxas II $147.75 No Change
Adolescent Females $187.73 No Change
Leadership Dev. $151.65 No Change
Continue same rates for 11/12 until DPW approves new rates retro, 7/1/11 to 6/30/12
KOS
Maintenance Agreement for Grant Copier N/A $360.00/yr.
7/18/11 to 7/18/12
Trailblazer
Additional worker, 7/12/11 to 8/19/11 $7.25/hr. No Change
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
Cove Forge – Facility Number 077009
077009 IP NH Residential Short Term $177/day No Change
077009 IP NH Detox $188/day No Change
077099IPNH Residential Short Term Co-occurring N/A $246/day
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
EARLY INTERVENTION
Guidance Center
Special Instruction per 15 minutes $27.99 No Change
Occupational Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
Speech Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Care for Children
Physical Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
Occupational Therapy per 15 minutes $31.76 No Change
Special Instruction per 15 minutes $27.99 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Parent Mentor Program
IM4Q Consumer Surveys and Data Input
Client Monitoring per client $503.29 No Change
Data Input $636.00 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
MENTAL HEALTH
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
Emergency Shelter Services $187.42/day No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
Enhanced Respite Services $83.68/day No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Cassie Benson
Emergency Transportation
Round trip of 4 hrs. or less $35.00 No Change
Round trip of 4 hrs. or more $60.00 No Change
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Meadows Psychiatric Center
Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Medical Assistance Pays for Cost of Placement N/A N/A
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Dickinson Center Inc.
Mental Health Services
Continuation of the 2010-2011 contracts until such a time as PCHS is provided its Mental Health Allocation for 2011-2012 and can negotiate contracts for 2011-2012.
7/1/11 to 6/30/12
Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
TRAINING REQUESTS
Raymond Morales and Brian Abel, Potter County Probation, Weapons Retention Annual Firearm Training, Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 1, 2011; lodging, meals and mileage
Deborah Lincoln, PCHS, Solution Focused Supervisor for EI Leaders, Grove City, Pa., Aug. 16, 2011; lodging, meals and mileage
Lucinda Greene, Potter County DES, FEMA G-386 Mass Fatality Incident Response, Indiana, Pa., Aug. 16-17, 2011; meals and mileage
Nancy Hurt and Deanna Dow, Potter County DRO, DRAP Annual Training, Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 11-15, 2011; lodging, meals and mileage
John Hetrick, Potter County DES Director, 2011 Annual State Conference – NENA Keystone Chapter 911, State College, Pa, Sept. 21-23, 2011; registration fee, training fee, lodging, meals & mileage
Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
PERSONNEL
John Moshier (Probation) hired Cristol Brooke Goodrich as Probation Secretary/Clerk II Class IV, effective July 25, 2011 at rate set forth in union contract. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
James Kockler (PCHS) recommends hiring of Crystal Morales as temporary part-time County Caseworker 2 for 20-25 hours/week at $12.61/hr. Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Judith Eckert, Extension Sec./Clerk resigned effective Sept. 1, 2011. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
CHIEF CLERK REPORT
Applications for 2011 County Liquid Tax Funds: Austin Borough $1,724.59; Coudersport Borough $6,559.68. Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Pa. Bureau of Forestry/Susquehannock District does not recommend an open burning ban at this time.
Letters were sent to all members of the House and Senate encouraging reinstatement of Conservation District role in gas and oil regulation enforcement.
BILLS
Potter County Human Services Fiscal Summary
PAYROLL CHECKS - Check #'s 3585-3592 5,672.55
PAYROLL AUTOMATIC DEPOSITS 49,074.53
PAYROLL CHRISTMAS CLUB DEPOSITS 1,635.00
PAYROLL TAX TRANSFERS(EFTPS) 19,039.37
STATE TAX WITHHOLDINGS (ETIDES) 2,474.36
PASCDU
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check # 38938-38940 7/22 54,897.20
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check # 38941-39067 7/28 74,859.67
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS - Check #
Benefits transfer (7/19, 7/26 ) 4,694.79
Total Checks Written 212,347.47
Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Potter County Courthouse Fiscal Summary – Special Run 07/21/2011
Fund # Fund Description Check #'s Voided Check #'s Voided Check Amt Total
10 General Fund 102773-102774 75,701.87
Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Potter County Courthouse Fiscal Summary – First of the Month 08/01/2011
Fund # Fund Description Check #'s Voided Check #'s Voided Check Amt Total
10 General Fund 102880-102891 44,499.29
12 911 Wired 3759 366.50
16 911 Wireless 1700 250.55
35 Victim Services / RASA 102592 400.00
Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Potter County Courthouse Fiscal Summary
Fund # Fund Description Check #'s Voided Check #'s Voided Check Amt Total
10 General Fund - Payroll-Checks 82162-82200 82184, 82188 3,523.91 25,125.59
10 General Fund - Payroll-Direct Deposit 9007487-9007561 55,148.14
10 General Fund - Accounts Payable 102775-102866 93,616.12
10 General Fund – manual checks Accounts Payable 907291180-907291184 111,324.95
11 Local Emergency Planning (LEPC) 1785-1788 1,124.68
12 911 Wired 3751-3758 4,387.60
14 Liquid Fuels 1197 2,928.91
15 North Fork Dam 102867-102868 404.22
16 911 Wireless 1694-1699 4,359.51
17 Saulter Preserve 102869 20.70
18 Automation Fund 102870 867.00
28 DRO 654 315.00
33 JABG 102871 2,778.00
35 Victim Services/ RASA 102872 290.09
36 Citizens Corp 102877-102879 608.80
Comm. Kefover moved to approve. Comm. Heimel seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Next Meeting: August 11, 2011 at 11:00 am.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Heimel moved to approve. Comm. Kefover seconded. Morley yes; Heimel yes; Kefover yes.
Prepared by Cheri Potter
Thursday, August 11, 2011
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