The pink pig on the window of the United Way office on Main Street has a name. Campaign co-chairman MaryAnn Quinn made the announcement on today’s LiveLine.
And the name is: Spamela Anderson.
Nancy Tingley submitted the winning name in the annual name-the-pig contest that precedes the Pig Roast and Clam Bake, which is being held Thursday at the West Branch Community Club.
For more information, you can go to http://uwbanews.org
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Special Olympics Thunder Run Scheduled
“Special Olympics Thunder Run,” a motorcycle dice run sponsored by God’s Country A.B.A.T.E. and the McKean County American Legion Riders, will be held on September 18 beginning at noon. Proceeds will benefit the McKean County Special Olympics.
Registration will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Futures Rehabilitation Center. Cost is $10 per participant, which includes a buffet dinner and door prizes. The run will begin and end at Futures.
“We are excited to be working with the Legion Riders to raise funds for the Special Olympics athletes,” said Stevee McGarvey, vice-president of God’s Country A.B.A.T.E. “This is our third year for the Thunder Run and we are expecting over 100 bikes to participate.”
Motorcycles and all street legal vehicles are welcome to participate.
For more information contact Stevee McGarvey at 642-2138 or Gerry Ford at 887-5439.
McKean County Special Olympics is a year-round program of sports training and competition for over 360 mentally and physically challenged athletes. Programs are offered in bowling, swimming, track and field, golf, basketball, skiing and softball.
Registration will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Futures Rehabilitation Center. Cost is $10 per participant, which includes a buffet dinner and door prizes. The run will begin and end at Futures.
“We are excited to be working with the Legion Riders to raise funds for the Special Olympics athletes,” said Stevee McGarvey, vice-president of God’s Country A.B.A.T.E. “This is our third year for the Thunder Run and we are expecting over 100 bikes to participate.”
Motorcycles and all street legal vehicles are welcome to participate.
For more information contact Stevee McGarvey at 642-2138 or Gerry Ford at 887-5439.
McKean County Special Olympics is a year-round program of sports training and competition for over 360 mentally and physically challenged athletes. Programs are offered in bowling, swimming, track and field, golf, basketball, skiing and softball.
Tougher Penalties for Poachers
Tougher penalties for poachers went into effect today, and the game commission says they hope this will reverse the state’s reputation as a haven for chronic poachers.
Under the new rules, poachers face heavier fines and the possibility of jail time. Game Commission Director Carl Roe says the state used to consider big game poaching the legal equivalent of a traffic ticket. Now they could face criminal court.
Roe says the poaching of a single dear now carries a minimum fine of $1,000 and could result up to 90 days in jail and a five-year hunting license revocation. Heavier penalties including jail terms up to three years are possible for repeat offenders.
For more information, go here.
Under the new rules, poachers face heavier fines and the possibility of jail time. Game Commission Director Carl Roe says the state used to consider big game poaching the legal equivalent of a traffic ticket. Now they could face criminal court.
Roe says the poaching of a single dear now carries a minimum fine of $1,000 and could result up to 90 days in jail and a five-year hunting license revocation. Heavier penalties including jail terms up to three years are possible for repeat offenders.
For more information, go here.
Another Person in Thruway Crash Dies
A second person has died from injuries she suffered in a crash on the Thruway between the Jamestown and Dunkrik/Fredonia exits on Monday afternoon.
36-year-old Hanh Nguyen of Cleveland died this morning in Hamot Medical Center.
64-year-old Hang Phan, also of Cleveland, died of her injuries on Monday.
Nine people in the same family were inside a van when it slammed into a tree after 39-year-old Hung Tran apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Tran is being treated for chest injuries.
A two-year-old and an adult are hospitalized in critical condition. A 5-year-old is being treated for facial injuries. 48-year-old Michael Phan is being treated for spinal injuries. A 6-year-old boy has been released from the hospital. An 8-year-old was treated at the scene.
36-year-old Hanh Nguyen of Cleveland died this morning in Hamot Medical Center.
64-year-old Hang Phan, also of Cleveland, died of her injuries on Monday.
Nine people in the same family were inside a van when it slammed into a tree after 39-year-old Hung Tran apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Tran is being treated for chest injuries.
A two-year-old and an adult are hospitalized in critical condition. A 5-year-old is being treated for facial injuries. 48-year-old Michael Phan is being treated for spinal injuries. A 6-year-old boy has been released from the hospital. An 8-year-old was treated at the scene.
Two Emporium Residents Hurt
Two Emporium residents were hurt in an accident caused by three deer crossing the road in front of their SUV Saturday morning on Route 155.
State police say the SUV driven by 29-year-old Cody Greene swerved to avoid hitting the deer, but hit one of them causing the vehicle to fishtail, and eventually roll over.
Green and his passenger, 32-year-old Trisha Bauer, were taken to Elk Regional Health Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
State police say the SUV driven by 29-year-old Cody Greene swerved to avoid hitting the deer, but hit one of them causing the vehicle to fishtail, and eventually roll over.
Green and his passenger, 32-year-old Trisha Bauer, were taken to Elk Regional Health Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
Car Hits Utility Pole
An Eldred man was not hurt when his car hit a utility pole Thursday night on Route 120 in Cameron County.
State police say 21-year-old Jeffrey Baker was traveling too fast for conditions when his car left the road and hit the pole, then hit an embankment.
Baker will be cited for not traveling at a safe speed.
State police say 21-year-old Jeffrey Baker was traveling too fast for conditions when his car left the road and hit the pole, then hit an embankment.
Baker will be cited for not traveling at a safe speed.
One Dead, Several Hurt in Thruway Crash
One woman is dead and several people are hospitalized following an accident on the Thruway in the town of Westfield on Monday.
Police say a van driven by 37-year-old Hung Tran of Cleveland, Ohio, drifted into the median then crossed both westbound lanes before going down an embankment and crashing into a tree at just before 5 p.m. Police believe he fell asleep behind the wheel.
Four helicopters flew 5 of the injured people to hospitals in Buffalo and Erie. Three people were taken to Westfield Memorial Hospital. One child was treated at the scene.
64-year-old Hang Phan was taken to Hamot Medical Center were she was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries.
Police say all of the victims are from the Cleveland area, and are related.
That area of the Thruway was closed for about an hour and a half.
Police say a van driven by 37-year-old Hung Tran of Cleveland, Ohio, drifted into the median then crossed both westbound lanes before going down an embankment and crashing into a tree at just before 5 p.m. Police believe he fell asleep behind the wheel.
Four helicopters flew 5 of the injured people to hospitals in Buffalo and Erie. Three people were taken to Westfield Memorial Hospital. One child was treated at the scene.
64-year-old Hang Phan was taken to Hamot Medical Center were she was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries.
Police say all of the victims are from the Cleveland area, and are related.
That area of the Thruway was closed for about an hour and a half.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Two Hurt When Deers Runs into Road
Two people were hurt in an accident Friday evening when a deer ran in front of their motorcycle on Route 449 in Genesee Township.
Police say 46-year-old Scott Weller of Oakville lost control of the bike after hitting the deer. The bike fell onto its side and slid several hundred feet onto the shoulder of the road.
Weller suffered minor abrasions from contact with the pavement. His passenger, 46-year-old Shelley Sheppard, also of Oakville, was taken to Jones Memorial Hospital for treatment of multiple abrasions to her head, leg and knee.
Police say 46-year-old Scott Weller of Oakville lost control of the bike after hitting the deer. The bike fell onto its side and slid several hundred feet onto the shoulder of the road.
Weller suffered minor abrasions from contact with the pavement. His passenger, 46-year-old Shelley Sheppard, also of Oakville, was taken to Jones Memorial Hospital for treatment of multiple abrasions to her head, leg and knee.
Jamestown Man Facing Charges
A Jamestown man is facing a number of charges following a domestic dispute when he threw a small sword at the front door and smashed the full length window.
Police say Roger Lampman assaulted his wife then broke items in the house. He left before police arrived, but returned a couple of hours later to change his clothes because he knew police were looking for him. They say he slapped his wife before leaving the second time.
Police found Lampman and charged him with assalt and three counts of endangering the weflare of a child because the couple’s four children, ages 6 to 18, were home during the indicent. He was later charged with three more counts of endangering the welfare of a child because of the filthy living conditions of the house.
Police say Roger Lampman assaulted his wife then broke items in the house. He left before police arrived, but returned a couple of hours later to change his clothes because he knew police were looking for him. They say he slapped his wife before leaving the second time.
Police found Lampman and charged him with assalt and three counts of endangering the weflare of a child because the couple’s four children, ages 6 to 18, were home during the indicent. He was later charged with three more counts of endangering the welfare of a child because of the filthy living conditions of the house.
Teen Bike Rider Hit by Car
A 13-year-old girl was hurt after she rode her bicycle into the path of a car on Route 6 at just before 10 o’clock Friday night.
Police say 57-year-old Veronica Hill of Kane was not able to stop in time to avoid hitting the girl, who was taken to Warren General Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Hill was able to drive her car from the scene.
Police say 57-year-old Veronica Hill of Kane was not able to stop in time to avoid hitting the girl, who was taken to Warren General Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Hill was able to drive her car from the scene.
Galeton Man Hurt in Crash
A Galeton man was hurt when his vehicle rolled over a 15-foot embankment and turned onto his roof early last week just east of Route 144.
State police say 82-year-old Herman Gilbert was behind a slow moving excavator and traveled onto the edge of the road, where his pickup truck left the road and went down the embankment.
Gilbert was flown by Life Net helicopter to Robert Pakcer Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
State police say 82-year-old Herman Gilbert was behind a slow moving excavator and traveled onto the edge of the road, where his pickup truck left the road and went down the embankment.
Gilbert was flown by Life Net helicopter to Robert Pakcer Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Wilcox Man Charged with Assault
A Wilcox man is accused of hitting a woman in the back with a wooden baseball bat.
Police say 24-year-old Brandon Dilley and 26-year-old Abby O’Rourke were in an argument that turned physical on Sunday morning when Dilley hit O’Rourke with the bat.
Dilley is charged with simple assault and harassment.
Police say 24-year-old Brandon Dilley and 26-year-old Abby O’Rourke were in an argument that turned physical on Sunday morning when Dilley hit O’Rourke with the bat.
Dilley is charged with simple assault and harassment.
Two Men Charged with Burglary
Two Coudersport men are in jail after being accused of burglarizing a warehouse in Shinglehouse in August.
State police say 36-year-old Randy Aglira and 25-year-old Anthony Duell broke into the Friendly Core Company warehouse on Route 44 and removed a surveillance system, and an unknown number of catalytic converters.
They are both charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, criminal conspiracy and criminal mischief. They are in jail on $25,000 bail each.
State police say 36-year-old Randy Aglira and 25-year-old Anthony Duell broke into the Friendly Core Company warehouse on Route 44 and removed a surveillance system, and an unknown number of catalytic converters.
They are both charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, criminal conspiracy and criminal mischief. They are in jail on $25,000 bail each.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Dorn House to be Dedicated September 10
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will dedicate its newest residence hall, Sarah B. Dorn House, at 4 p.m. Sept. 10.After an introduction by Dr. Livingston Alexander, president, the program for the day will feature remarks by Craig A. Hartburg, chairman of the Pitt-Bradford Advisory Board; Joseph W. Fink, associate vice chancellor for facilities management, University of Pittsburgh; Howard L. Fesenmyer, a close friend of Dorn’s and executive secretary of the Blaisdell Foundation; and Jacob Loree, president of the Student Government Association and a chemistry major from Warren.
Following a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the residence hall will be given and light refreshments will be served.
The 103-bed Dorn House is the third residence hall to open on campus in five years.
Located across the loop road from Fisher Hall, the $5.45-million residence hall is being named in honor of Sarah B. Dorn, co-owner of Zippo Manufacturing Co. and a benefactor of the university.
“This residence hall is going to have a major impact on our ability to house students,” Alexander said, noting that for the first time in several years, no students will be living at the Best Western hotel on Davis Street in Bradford.
Dorn House will bring the on-campus resident capacity to nearly 1,000 students.
It is a three-story building with two-, four- and five-person suites. Each bedroom will have a private bathroom, cable hookup, telephone jack and computer port. Students will share a living room, kitchen and storage area.
Although it was not approved until late last year, the new residence hall went up in record time thanks in part to using the design of a residence hall built in 2005, Reed-Coit House.
Alexander spoke about naming the residence hall for Dorn. “Sarah Dorn is a longstanding and very generous supporter of our campus,” he said, “and the naming of this new residence hall in her honor is a reflection of our profound and sincere gratitude to her.”
Dorn is the daughter of Zippo founder George G. Blaisdell, who was legendary in Bradford for his generosity. Dorn has followed in his footsteps in both industry and charity.
She has been an honorary member of the Pitt-Bradford Advisory Board since 1999. With her son, George Duke, co-owner of Zippo and W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., Dorn has provided generous gifts to Pitt-Bradford, including $1.2 million from Zippo and $1.3 million from the Philo and Sarah Blaisdell Foundation, as well as individual gifts.
Dorn’s gifts have supported academic programs, scholarships, international travel funds for students and faculty, technology enhancements, athletic programs, a library memorial fund and the arts.
In 1993, she and her sister, Harriett Wick, were honored with the Presidential Medal of Distinction, the highest honor given by Pitt-Bradford. Prior to that, Dorn and Wick founded the Miriam Barcroft Blaisdell Annual Scholarships, which has helped more than 2,000 students who have attended Pitt-Bradford.
In 2005, the Blaisdell Family, including Dorn, Wick and Duke, was inducted into the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning Society.
Two Men Indicted for Sex Crimes
A Limestone man and an Olean man have been incidted by a Cattaraugus County grand jury for separate sex crimes.
28-year-old Jeremy Little is charged with criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child younger than 11.
The alleged incident happened March 7 in Limestone. Little will be arraigned Tuesday.
33-year-old Ronald Scott of Olean is charged wth rape, sexual abuse and endangeringn the welfare of a child.
The alleged incident involving young children happened in Olean in 2009. Scott will be arraigned September 13.
28-year-old Jeremy Little is charged with criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child younger than 11.
The alleged incident happened March 7 in Limestone. Little will be arraigned Tuesday.
33-year-old Ronald Scott of Olean is charged wth rape, sexual abuse and endangeringn the welfare of a child.
The alleged incident involving young children happened in Olean in 2009. Scott will be arraigned September 13.
Pot Plants Seized in Chautauqua County
State police and US Border Protection agents confiscated 176 marijuana plants spotted growing in a wooded area of Sheridan Thursday morning.
The plants had a street value of about $352,000.
No arrests have been made yet, and police are continuing their investigation.
The plants had a street value of about $352,000.
No arrests have been made yet, and police are continuing their investigation.
Guilty Plea to Child Porn Charges
A Gowanda man has pleaded guilty in to possession of child pornography.
19-year-old Kenneth Fisher will be sentenced December 7 in federal court in Buffalo.
The US Attorney’s office says on March 9 Fisher’s laptop was confiscated, and he admitted to downloading videos of child pornography and using the Internet sharing program LimeWire.
A forensic analysis of the laptop revealed that six videos depicting child pornography were stored on the computer.
19-year-old Kenneth Fisher will be sentenced December 7 in federal court in Buffalo.
The US Attorney’s office says on March 9 Fisher’s laptop was confiscated, and he admitted to downloading videos of child pornography and using the Internet sharing program LimeWire.
A forensic analysis of the laptop revealed that six videos depicting child pornography were stored on the computer.
Police ID Man with Memory Problem
Portville Police have learned the identity of a man who couldn't remember his name or where he was from.Police haven't released the man's name, but did say he is from Johnsonburg.
Police say they spoke with family members who identified him and will pick him up in Olean.
WIVB-TV is reporting that the family member saw the man's picture at WIVB.com, and then contacted police.
New sheriff in town takes over cross-country - Sports
New sheriff in town takes over cross-country - Sports
This is an article in The Bona Venture about Bob Macfarlane.
This is an article in The Bona Venture about Bob Macfarlane.
Four Years Since Longobardo Died
Today marks 4 years since New York State Trooper Joseph Longbardo died after being shot by Ralph “Bucky” Phillips during the largest manhunt in state history.Phillips shot Longobardo and Trooper Donald Baker on August 31, 2006, while they were staking out the home of Phillips’ girlfriend in Chautauqua County.
Baker recovered and returned to work. Every year, he also attends a memorial run named for Longobardo in Sarasota Springs. Proceeds from the run go toward a scholarship for a student at Amsterdam High School who plans to study criminal justice in college.
Phillips was captured in Pennsylvania on September 8, 2006, and is serving a life sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Couple Adopts Konopka's Daughter
Megan Konopka’s daughter has been adopted by a couple from Kane, although the little girl’s grandparents had wanted custody of her.
Konopka and her unborn son were murdered last September at the Riddell House. Her daughter Michell, who will turn 2 this month, has been a foster child of Scott and Laura Lorenzo since she was 3 months old.
McKean County Children and Youth Services placed Michell with the Lorenzos after discovering that Konopka was mentally challenged and unable to care for her daughter. Her parents didn’t know about Michell until after Konopka’s death.
Greggory Theobald is serving two consecutive life sentences without the chance of parole for killing Konopka and the unborn baby.
Thomas Haggie has pleaded not guilty to his part in the crime and is undergoing a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation while awaiting trial.
Konopka and her unborn son were murdered last September at the Riddell House. Her daughter Michell, who will turn 2 this month, has been a foster child of Scott and Laura Lorenzo since she was 3 months old.
McKean County Children and Youth Services placed Michell with the Lorenzos after discovering that Konopka was mentally challenged and unable to care for her daughter. Her parents didn’t know about Michell until after Konopka’s death.
Greggory Theobald is serving two consecutive life sentences without the chance of parole for killing Konopka and the unborn baby.
Thomas Haggie has pleaded not guilty to his part in the crime and is undergoing a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation while awaiting trial.
Weekend Program at Kinzua Beach
Warren, Pa. – On Friday, September 3rd, the Allegheny National Forest will present an illustrated evening program on the American black bear.
The program will explore and discuss the various ways North American generations have identified with black bears. Topics will also include folklore, history, biology, and safety in bear country.
The program will take place at 8:00 p.m. near the Kinzua Beach bath house. There is no charge for attendance or parking. Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and flashlights.
The program will explore and discuss the various ways North American generations have identified with black bears. Topics will also include folklore, history, biology, and safety in bear country.
The program will take place at 8:00 p.m. near the Kinzua Beach bath house. There is no charge for attendance or parking. Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and flashlights.
Second Froggy 100.3 Personality Dies
Another radio personality at Froggy 100.3 in Meadville has died.
The station announced this morning that 49-year-old Ron Smith died today of heart failure. Smith hosted the 2 to 7 p.m. show and was known to his listeners as James Pond.
Smith’s death follows the May 3 death of 41-year-old Kerri Shields, who hosted a midday show and was known on the air as Crickett.
The station announced this morning that 49-year-old Ron Smith died today of heart failure. Smith hosted the 2 to 7 p.m. show and was known to his listeners as James Pond.
Smith’s death follows the May 3 death of 41-year-old Kerri Shields, who hosted a midday show and was known on the air as Crickett.
CBB Experiencing Moderate Shortage
The Community Blood Bank is still experiencing a moderate blood shortage that has lingered for most of August. Labor Day Weekend is traditionally one of the three worst weekends of the year (July 4th is first and Memorial Day is second), and AAA is predicting a 10 percent increase in holiday travel.
The Community Blood Bank will be taking blood donors this Saturday morning at Union Square in Bradford from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"Labor Day is always tough for us," Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "People enjoy the last bit of summer and usually delay giving blood."
The Community Blood Bank is the exclusive supplier of blood products to all the hospitals in Erie, Mc Kean, Warren, Elk and Potter counties, and now supplies Tioga County at over 50 percent. The CBB supplies 98 percent of all blood used in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, & Allegany Counties in WNY. Only blood donated with the Community Blood Bank will alleviate the shortage in these counties and will help patients at local hospitals.
The Community Blood Bank will be taking blood donors this Saturday morning at Union Square in Bradford from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"Labor Day is always tough for us," Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "People enjoy the last bit of summer and usually delay giving blood."
The Community Blood Bank is the exclusive supplier of blood products to all the hospitals in Erie, Mc Kean, Warren, Elk and Potter counties, and now supplies Tioga County at over 50 percent. The CBB supplies 98 percent of all blood used in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, & Allegany Counties in WNY. Only blood donated with the Community Blood Bank will alleviate the shortage in these counties and will help patients at local hospitals.
Historical Society Schedules Fall Dinner
The McKean County Historical Society will host its annual fall dinner meeting on Thursday, September 16 in the East Smethport United Christian Church hall at 6 p.m.
Attorney Anthony Alfieri will be the speaker for the evening and will share information regarding the life of Pennsylvania’s war governor, Andrew Gregg Curtin.
Tickets are $13.00 for society members and $15.00 for non-members. They may be purchased at the Old Jail Museum and at Lindgren’s in Smethport.
Attorney Anthony Alfieri will be the speaker for the evening and will share information regarding the life of Pennsylvania’s war governor, Andrew Gregg Curtin.
Tickets are $13.00 for society members and $15.00 for non-members. They may be purchased at the Old Jail Museum and at Lindgren’s in Smethport.
National Denim Day is October 8
Friday, October 8 is Lee National Denim Day – a day when the nation comes together to put on their jeans in exchange for a $5 contribution to the fight against breast cancer, with the goal of raising millions of dollars in a single day. The power of the idea lies in its simplicity – just start a team with co-workers, clubs, organizations, friends or family and wear jeans for a $5 donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Rabbi Conducting Services at
Temple Beth El for High Holiday Services
Temple Beth El will hold services for the Jewish High Holiday services beginning next week at the temple at 144-146 Clarence St. Services will be conducted by a rabbi.
Erev Rosh Hashanah services for the New Year will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Rosh Hashanah services will continue at 10 a.m. Sept. 9.
Yom Kippur services begin with Kol Nidre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and Yom Kippur morning services at 10 a.m. Sept. 18. Yizkor will be held at 4 p.m., followed by a potluck break fast at 5:30 p.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah services for the New Year will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Rosh Hashanah services will continue at 10 a.m. Sept. 9.
Yom Kippur services begin with Kol Nidre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and Yom Kippur morning services at 10 a.m. Sept. 18. Yizkor will be held at 4 p.m., followed by a potluck break fast at 5:30 p.m.
Girl Collecting Pop Can Tabs for a Cause
From RadioPA's Matt Paul:
A south central Pennsylvania middle schooler has collected over two-million soda-can tabs, and she's just getting started.
Kayla Speelman's an Adams County 8th grader with a goal of collecting 10-million of those little aluminum tabs by the time she graduates. She's turning the collection over to the Hershey Ronald McDonald House, which raises money by recycling them.
It's all in memory of a friend who died of a brain tumor several years ago. Kayla can't drink millions of sodas herself though; she's already received support both near and far.
We can provide information if you'd like to help Kayla collect the tabs.
A south central Pennsylvania middle schooler has collected over two-million soda-can tabs, and she's just getting started.
Kayla Speelman's an Adams County 8th grader with a goal of collecting 10-million of those little aluminum tabs by the time she graduates. She's turning the collection over to the Hershey Ronald McDonald House, which raises money by recycling them.
It's all in memory of a friend who died of a brain tumor several years ago. Kayla can't drink millions of sodas herself though; she's already received support both near and far.
We can provide information if you'd like to help Kayla collect the tabs.
Haney Visits Hickory Stick Golf Course
LEWISTON, N.Y. – Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course recently played host to Hank Haney, one of the nation’s premier golf instructors, TV personality and former coach for Tiger Woods. Haney was specially contracted to conduct a private two-day invitation-only teaching opportunity for VIP members of the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, N.Y.In late August, more than 30 VIP guests had the opportunity to perfect their golf game with Haney on Seneca Hickory Stick’s driving range during a special warm-up clinic. Each day’s group of golfers then enjoyed a lunch before playing a full round of golf on the course, where Haney rotated between foursomes. Guests also received copies of Haney’s latest book, Essentials of the Swing, during an evening cocktail hour.
“It was an amazing experience for everyone at Seneca Hickory Stick to be in the presence of such a skilled and respected teacher as Haney,” said Fran Roach, general manager, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course. “The guests anticipated a memorable outing and game-changing advice, and Haney exceeded their expectations. We’re just wrapping up our second month of operation, and we look forward to hosting more first-class professionals like Haney for years to come.”
Haney has taught golf since 1976 and has instructed more than 200 touring professionals. In 2008, he was ranked the No. 2 golf teacher in the world by Golf Digest.
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course opened for public play in July 2010. Located in Lewiston, N.Y. just 10 miles north of Niagara Falls, the 18-hole, 7,026-yard championship course was designed by world-renowned course architect Robert Trent Jones II. It is owned by Seneca Gaming Corporation and operated by KemperSports. For more information, please visit www.senecahickorystick.com.
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Charges to be Filed for Firearms Theft
A Johnsonburg resident and a Wilcox resident are accused of stealing several firearms from a Wilcox man’s home and selling them at a local gun store.
Police say the firearms were stolen from the home of 64-year-old James Zilcoski between January 15 and Tuesday.
Charges will be filed in District Judge Tony King’s office.
Police say the firearms were stolen from the home of 64-year-old James Zilcoski between January 15 and Tuesday.
Charges will be filed in District Judge Tony King’s office.
Port Allegany Man Hurt in Crash
A Port Allegany man suffered major injuries in a motorcycle accident Wednesday morning on Route 46, just north of Spring Run Road in Norwich Township.
State Police say 62-year-old Herbert Witter Jr. was traveling south when a deer ran into his path. Witter couldn’t avoid the collision and the bike hit the deer, causing the motorcycle to go out of control and slide onto the berm.
Witter was taken by ambulance to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital.
State Police say 62-year-old Herbert Witter Jr. was traveling south when a deer ran into his path. Witter couldn’t avoid the collision and the bike hit the deer, causing the motorcycle to go out of control and slide onto the berm.
Witter was taken by ambulance to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital.
One Book Bradford:
'Still Life' is This Year's Selection
By SANDRA RHODESOne Book Bradford’s next selection is sure to be worth every cent – or so the author’s name implies.
“Still Life” by Louise Penny of Quebec, Canada, has been chosen for the upcoming
One Book Bradford season. In its fourth year, One Book Bradford is a community-wide reading initiative in which a book is picked and the community is encouraged to read it. Several activities are held throughout the season, which culminates with a visit from the author.
“I was so pleased and so humbled that you would choose my books,” Penny said. “You know, Emily Dickenson called novels, 'frigates' that allowed us to travel to places we wouldn't normally go.
“Bradford has taken it that glorious extra step, by not only choosing to 'travel' to Quebec, but in spending months reading the series and considering it, you are bridging the considerable divide between Bradford and Quebec. And I am most grateful for that.”
This year, the committee also wanted to challenge the readers and encourage them to read each book in the Three Pines Trilogy, which include “A Fatal Grace” and The Cruelest Month.”
“‘Still Life,’ the first book in her Three Pines Trilogy is the One Book Bradford selection for 2010-2011,” said Pat Shinaberger, committee chairwoman. “The committee is sure that readers will become so attached to the characters that they will want to continue with the rest of the series.”
While “Still Life” is the first book of the trilogy, Penny said it is not necessary to start with that particular book.
“Each book really is written to be self-standing,” she said. “But there's also a very strong character-driven arc through the books that is more meaningful if you get to know the characters slowly from the beginning. But it isn't, as I say, necessary.”
Each year the selection is picked with input from the community as well as the committee.
“This year we are branching out. We have offered fiction and history writers in the past seasons, but never a mystery writer,” Shinaberger said. “Our goal is to build on the base of followers we have established and expand it to include the lovers of masterful mystery.”
Penny herself draws upon some of the best writers in this genre.
“I adore mysteries - particularly the so-called 'golden age'of British mysteries
... Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Josephine Tey,” she said.“When it came time to write my books I naturally chose a type of book I love and chose to write a book I would read. That would give me pleasure, in the writing and the reading.
Penny, who is a former reporter, said it’s a privilege to write and so something she loves to do. Why does she feel this way?
“Because so many other things have to be settled in my life before I can write. I need to live in a society without bullets and bombs, where my daily life isn't threatened. I need a roof, and food and clean water,” she said. “I need to be among the lucky few - and dwindling - who is functionally literate. And I need to love books. Respect books. And finally, I get to do what gives me genuine and immense pleasure. It isn't always easy, but it is what I was meant to do. Not many people have the very great good fortune to be able to make a living doing what they adore. It annoys and saddens me when I hear some authors complain about the rigors of a literary life, and how hard it is. I wonder if they ever waited tables, or drove a school bus in the winter, or cleaned houses. Or were unemployed. No, I'm under not illusion - I'm blessed. Every day I know it.”
Penny walked away from reporting to focus on the good rather than the bad.
“I got tired of the news - mostly bad news. I got tired believing the world was dangerous, threatening, that people were mean and cruel and stupid and unkind. Because after 25 years of covering disasters, that's what I realized I believed,” she said. “So I set out to discover if that was true. And guess what? It isn't. Bad things happen. But so do wonderful, amazing, glorious things. Some people are mean and cruel, but more people are kind and compassionate. Goodness exists. That's the real news.”
Prior to the author visit, the OBB committee will sponsor several activities related to themes in the books. Possible activities are: a talk on historic crimes in our area; a tour of the newly created crime lab at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford; an open to the Public Book Club Meeting; a children’s activity featuring juvenile mystery writers. All activities will be free and open to the public.
A mystery tea featuring the characters in the Three Pines series written by a local author is being planned as a fund-raising activity. More information on all the activities will be released when it becomes available.
Without giving away too much of what her books are about, Penny commented on her favorite characters to whet potential readers’ appetite.
“There are a number I love. I actually think of Three Pines, the village, as a character. And I just love it. My ideal community,” she said. “But I'd have to say I really love writing Gamache. Thank God, since the guy's in it so much ... so like a man to hog the spotlight. Ruth's another one that's fun to write ... and a bit of a challenge. So that the demented, drunken old poet doesn't become simply 'quirky' but a woman in full.”
Penny will visit Bradford to talk about these and other characters on May 3.
All OBB authors’ works have been published by major publishing houses. Penny, whose books are published by St. Martin’s Press, will release her sixth book in September. Readers should also be aware that some of Penny’s books have different titles depending upon which country it was printed.
“Our decision to focus on widening the reading base of Bradford was based on the
hope that, if by offering good books and exposure to fine caliber authors to a rural audience eager for this enriching experience, we would contribute to the quality of life for many in this area, Shinaberger said.”
Photo by Ian Crysler
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
BonaResponds Helping Haiti
BonaResponds, a St. Bonaventure University community volunteer organization, is inviting the public to help prepare boxes of food for children affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The food will be packaged during a daylong work session Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Reilly Center on campus.
The organization, under the direction of Dr. Jim Mahar, associate professor of finance, will be working with a group called Feed My Starving Children to pack enough boxes of food to feed 100,000 children. They will also be looking for new volunteers to continue fundraising efforts for Haiti.
“We really want and need community groups to get involved, including churches, Scout groups, school classes, etc.,” says Mahar. Volunteers will work in shifts of two hours, and may work one or multiple shifts.
According to Feed My Starving Children, the meals to be packed are called MannaPack-Rice. They consist of rice, dehydrated vegetables and chicken flavored vitamins, can be cooked with boiling water, and cost only 19 cents to produce. Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children is a Christian nonprofit hunger organization that distributes these packed meals through missionaries and global nonprofits across the world.
For more information or to register to volunteer, visit www.bonaresponds.org or contact Mahar at jmahar@sbu.edu.
The organization, under the direction of Dr. Jim Mahar, associate professor of finance, will be working with a group called Feed My Starving Children to pack enough boxes of food to feed 100,000 children. They will also be looking for new volunteers to continue fundraising efforts for Haiti.
“We really want and need community groups to get involved, including churches, Scout groups, school classes, etc.,” says Mahar. Volunteers will work in shifts of two hours, and may work one or multiple shifts.
According to Feed My Starving Children, the meals to be packed are called MannaPack-Rice. They consist of rice, dehydrated vegetables and chicken flavored vitamins, can be cooked with boiling water, and cost only 19 cents to produce. Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children is a Christian nonprofit hunger organization that distributes these packed meals through missionaries and global nonprofits across the world.
For more information or to register to volunteer, visit www.bonaresponds.org or contact Mahar at jmahar@sbu.edu.
Posting Removed on Rixford Bridge
PennDOT has removed weight postings on the Rixford Bridge on Route 246 near the village of Rixford in Otto Township, McKean County.
In 2009, PennDOT posted the bridge for a 30-ton weight limit for single vehicles and a 38-ton weight limit for combination vehicles. With bridge repairs complete, PennDOT has been able to remove the weight restriction posting.
The Rixford Bridge, which spans Baker Run was built in 1925 and is 41 feet long. The bridge carries an average of 1,159 vehicles per day.
In 2009, PennDOT posted the bridge for a 30-ton weight limit for single vehicles and a 38-ton weight limit for combination vehicles. With bridge repairs complete, PennDOT has been able to remove the weight restriction posting.
The Rixford Bridge, which spans Baker Run was built in 1925 and is 41 feet long. The bridge carries an average of 1,159 vehicles per day.
Japanese Distributor Visits ARG
John Robinson, VP Business Development for American Refining Group, Inc. (ARG) recently met with Yoshinobu Iwasaki, President of Iwasaki Corp located in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Iwasaki and his family were in Bradford for a brief visit to the refinery. Iwasaki Corp has been purchasing lubricants from the refinery since 1949 making them the oldest distributor for ARG. Iwasaki Corp was originally named Kendall Japan and was started by Mr. Iwasaki’s father. He began by importing motor oil and lubricants for the American made cars that began arriving in Japan after World War II. In 1997, when the Kendall brand was sold from the refinery to a 3rd party, Kendall Japan was renamed Iwasaki Corp and has continued purchasing lubricants from the refinery. Since then they have branched out into industrial products supplying the metal working, industrial segments and grease markets in Japan.Photo and information provided by ARG
PSP: Faulty Wiring Caused Fire
Faulty wiring is being blamed for a fire that damaged a Potter County home on Sunday.
The fire damaged a mobile home with a metal garage attached to one side and a wood-framed structure on the other side.
The entire residence owned by Dennis Furman of Austin was severely damaged. The damage estimate is $133,000.
State police say the fire started in the mobile home area, and a fault in electrical wiring was found where a utility light was plugged into a wall outlet.
The fire damaged a mobile home with a metal garage attached to one side and a wood-framed structure on the other side.
The entire residence owned by Dennis Furman of Austin was severely damaged. The damage estimate is $133,000.
State police say the fire started in the mobile home area, and a fault in electrical wiring was found where a utility light was plugged into a wall outlet.
Court Blocks NY Tax Collection Plan
New York State didn’t start collecting taxes from Native American retailers today after all.
A state appellate court judge issued an order today stopping the collections. State Supreme Court Judge Donna Siwek had lifted an earlier order Monday. The Seneca and Cayuga nations appealed that decision.
Those tribes won a federal court order Tuesday temporarily barring collections against them. But the state said it would start imposing the $4.35 per pack tax on cigarettes shipped by wholesalers to other reservation retailers starting today. There is no end date for the restraining order.
Governor David Paterson says the state will continue its court battle and believes New York will prevail.
A state appellate court judge issued an order today stopping the collections. State Supreme Court Judge Donna Siwek had lifted an earlier order Monday. The Seneca and Cayuga nations appealed that decision.
Those tribes won a federal court order Tuesday temporarily barring collections against them. But the state said it would start imposing the $4.35 per pack tax on cigarettes shipped by wholesalers to other reservation retailers starting today. There is no end date for the restraining order.
Governor David Paterson says the state will continue its court battle and believes New York will prevail.
Four Years Since Longobardo Died
Today marks 4 years since New York State Trooper Joseph Longbardo died after being shot by Ralph “Bucky” Phillips during the largest manhunt in state history.
Phillips shot Longobardo and Trooper Donald Baker on August 31, 2006, while they were staking out the home of Phillips’ girlfriend in Chautauqua County.
Baker recovered and returned to work. Every year, he also attends a memorial run named for Longobardo in Sarasota Springs. Proceeds from the run go toward a scholarship for a student at Amsterdam High School who plans to study criminal justice in college.
Phillips was captured in Pennsylvania on September 8, 2006, and is serving a life sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York.
Phillips shot Longobardo and Trooper Donald Baker on August 31, 2006, while they were staking out the home of Phillips’ girlfriend in Chautauqua County.
Baker recovered and returned to work. Every year, he also attends a memorial run named for Longobardo in Sarasota Springs. Proceeds from the run go toward a scholarship for a student at Amsterdam High School who plans to study criminal justice in college.
Phillips was captured in Pennsylvania on September 8, 2006, and is serving a life sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York.
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