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Minutes of Potter County Commissioners Meeting from 3-16
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POTTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING

March 16, 2006


CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Potter County Commissioners was called to order at
11:02 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2006 in the office of the Commissioners, Potter County Courthouse, One East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Present were Commissioners Kenneth Wingo, John Torok, and Catherine Bowers, Chief Clerk Cora Thompson, Recording Secretary Lucinda Weakland, County Treasurer Krista Miller, Sheriff Ken Sauley, guest Anne Nelson, members of the press Gerri Miller and Don Gilliland, guest Jessica Sheets, Innovative Consulting Group.

MOMENT OF SILENCE


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


ROLL CALL


PUBLIC COMMENT

Jessica Sheets, Innovative Consulting Group, Inc. spoke regarding the Growing Greener County Initiative Program. She noted that Potter County is eligible for $1,000,000.00 through this program for “ready to go projects” and their company would like the opportunity to discuss with the commissioners the services ICG, Inc. offers. They are currently working with Clinton County on these types of projects.Commissioner Torok asked Ms. Sheets what their fees were for writing grants and other services related to these types of projects. Ms. Sheets stated that it depends on the project the county has in mind, the amount of time and effort required for the submittal process and the government agency that is involved.

Commissioner Torok thanked Ms. Sheets for her presentation and said that they would look at the materials that she provided and will take her proposal under consideration.

MINUTES – 03/16/06

Commissioner Wingo made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Torok seconded the motion. There was no discussion.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
OLD BUSINESS

There was none.

NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #4-2006 – Appointment of Thomas R. Schaffer as an independent Assistant County Solicitor for PCHS and to assign duties.

Commissioner Bowers made a motion to approve. Commissioner Wingo seconded the motion.

Discussion: Commissioner Torok noted that the contract is for an annual salary of $10,200.00.
Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
APPOINTMENT – The Potter County Farmland Preservation Board requests the appointment of Leroy White to the board. Mr. White is willing to serve on the board and, if appointed, will serve for three years.

Commissioner Torok made a motion to approve. Commissioner Bowers seconded the motion. There was no discussion.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS – James Kockler, PCHS, has submitted the following candidates for service on the Aging Advisory Council:- For appointment from April 2006 through April 2009 Vera Karhan, Galeton- For re-appointments, from April 2006 – April 2009 Sister Mary Hoffman, Roulette Jack Hewitt, Coudersport Lila Pepperman-Hewitt, Coudersport Jane Lane, Galeton Roland Griesemer, Ulysses

Commissioner Torok made a motion to approve. Commissioner Bowers seconded the motion. There was no discussion.Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

AGREEMENT - between Potter County and Erie County for Part time Use of Forensic Pathologist services for 2006

Commissioner Torok made a motion to approve the agreement. Commissioner Bowers seconded the motion.

Discussion: Commissioner Wingo noted that there was $1,600.00 allocated from the coroner’s budget and $1,000.00 from the district attorney’s budget to cover the cost of this agreement. The services are state certified and allow the county to save approximately $1,500.00 per autopsy.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
AGREEMENT - between Potter County and McKean County for Mutual Aid Emergency Management Services.

Commissioner Wingo made a motion to approve the agreement. Commissioner Torok seconded the motion.
Discussion: Commissioner Bowers asked if the solicitor had reviewed this agreement. The documentation indicated that it had been faxed to Solicitor Cahilly for review. Commissioner Wingo noted that this agreement has been in place for a number of years.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
CONTRACT – between PCHS Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MH/MR) and Lisa Blansit as follows:
04/05 05/06
Respite/Family Aid Regular rate N/A $40.00
Moderate rate N/A $50.00 High Maintenance N/A $55.00 Family Aid/Training N/A $ 5.65/mile
Travel N/A $ .31/mile
01/12/06 – 06/30/06

Residential Habilitation N/A $ 7.00/hr
Training N/A $ 5.65/hr. Travel N/A $ .31/mile
01/12/06 – 06/30/06

Commissioner Wingo made a motion to approve the contract. Commissioner Torok seconded the motion.

Discussion: Commissioner Wingo noted that this was a standard contract for these services. Commissioner Bowers asked if it was a new contract because she was reading through them and saw the “N/A” under the previous year’s date.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
CONTRACT – between the Potter County Emergency Management Agency and MSAG LLC for Enhanced 911 Services, 911 electronic mapping and addressing schedule.
Commissioner Wingo made a motion to approve the contract. Commissioner Bowers seconded the motion.

Discussion: Commissioner Wingo noted that the total amount of contract is $232,738.00 to bring master street addressing program up to date. This will be paid for with 911 grant funding.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
TRAININGS

Linda Williams and Dr. Glenn Williams – PA Pandemic Influenza Planning Summit, March 17, 2006, Pittsburgh, PA. Request for meals ($30), mileage (161.88), lodging ($99.00) expenses. There is no registration fee. These expenses will be funded from the Citizens Corps grant.Purpose: Meet with representatives from the Center for Disease Control, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as other federal, state and local experts who will provide important information on planning for an influenza pandemic.
Robin Freeman – Advanced Benefit for Victim Compensation Training, March 27, 2006, Williamsport, PA. Request for meals and mileage expenses. There is no registration fee. These expenses will be funded from the RASA and VOJO grants.Purpose: To earn 3.5 hours toward required 30 hours training.
Krista Miller – County Treasurer’s Association Spring Seminar, April 5, 2006, State College, PA. Request for mileage expenses only. Purpose: To prepare for annual conference
Krista Miller – County’s Treasurer’s Association 58th Annual Conference, June 12 – 16, 2006, King of Prussia, PA. Request for registration ($275.00), lodging ($525.00), meals and mileage expenses.Purpose: “To discuss and resolve the various questions arising in the discharge of their duties and functions of the respective officers, and to provide uniform, efficient and economical methods of administering the affairs of the counties pertaining to their offices” (County Code Section 441(a)).

Kevin Dusenbury – Annual Spring Law Enforcement Seminar, March 23, 2006, Johnstown, PA. Request for registration ($10.00), meals, mileage and lodging expenses. Purpose: Eight hours of continuing education as approved by the PA Coroner’s Education Board.
John Hetrick and Kevin Gledhill – Interact CAD Administrator Training, April 3 – 7, 2006, Atlanta, GA. Request for airline travel ($495.00 each), lodging ($756.00 each), meals and mileage expenses. Interact is making the travel arrangements. These expenses will be covered by 911 Wireless Program grant funds.Purpose: This class provides an in-depth overview of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and how it helps manage 911 calls and dispatch Law, Fire, Rescue and EMS.
Colleen Wilbur – PACDAA Quarterly Meeting, State College, PA, April 5 – 7, 2006, State College, PA. Request for meals, mileage, lodging ($208.32) and registration ($140.00) expenses.Purpose: Required for PACDAA membership, OMHSAS update, BDAP update.
Crystal Thomas – PACNET Service Provider Showcase, March 30, 2006, Indiana, PA. Request for meals, mileage and registration ($25.00) expenses.Purpose: Required due to being vice chair of PACNET
Luke Patterson, Barbara Busch, Susanne Boucher, Sue Weber – Protective Services Enrichment Training: Protective Services and the Court, May 23, 2006, Wexford, PA. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($256.46) expenses. There is no registration fee.Purpose: Protective Service workers are required to attend Enrichment Training annually.
Luke Patterson, Barbara Busch, Susanne Boucher, Sue Weber – Legal & Financial Update, Clarion, PA, March 24, 2006, Request for meals and mileage expenses. There is no registration fee. Purpose: Important information required to be able to assist consumers with financial application for the PDA Waiver Program
Colleen Wilbur – Adolescent Treatment, Smethport, PA, April 4, 2006. Request for meals and mileage expense. There is no registration fee.Purpose: Required training
Barb Kiel – Prime Time Health Conference, Harrisburg, PA, April 19, 2006. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($172.22) expenses. There is no registration fee.Purpose: Annual update conference for this mandatory program. Prime Time Health offers health, educational & recreational programs at each senior center.
Colleen Wilbur – Family Intervention, Smethport, PA, May 25, 3006. Request for meals, mileage and registration ($30.00) expenses. Purpose: Required training
Colleen Wilbur – Eating Disorders & Addiction, Smethport, PA, June 2, 2006. Request for meals, mileage and registration ($30.00) expenses. Purpose: Required training.
Joe Lewis – AAP Spring Conference, Hershey, PA, May 17 – 19, 2006. Request for meals/conference/classes ($515.00), lodging ($454.53) and mileage expenses.Purpose: 15 Credit hours towards continuing education credits for CPE license.

Commissioner Bowers made a motion to approve all of the above training requests. Commissioner Wingo seconded the motion. There was no discussion.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.

PERSONNEL ACTIONS

There are none.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

Commissioner Bowers noted the following:

Since September, she has been working with a group of volunteers from various human services agencies on the subject of “Making Potter County a Better Place To Live and Work.” The group has compiled a Needs Assessment Survey to be randomly given to 800 Potter County residents. All responses are confidential with no names. It will be publicized via radio and newspaper. The last survey like this in Potter County was conducted in 1996. This survey will be more comprehensive. The opinions of the citizens of Potter County are valuable and needed. This is an opportunity to “speak your mind.” It should take about 15 – 20 minutes to complete.
Vietnam Moving Wall is in Smethport May 31st.
The 1st Annual Potter County Law Enforcement Association will be holding a Yellow Ribbon 5K Race and Hike on Sunday, May 21, 2006 in conjunction with the Galeton Area Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention, Susquehannock Trail Club and other community organization and volunteers. This run is to help generate increased public support for law enforcement, teen suicide prevention, a law enforcement officer who is being treated for cancer, cancer victims as well as to help people and organizations within the county.Contact person is Sean Batterson at batterson@pennswoods.net. Registration deadline for May 12th.
Direct Deposit is up and running. The first payroll with direct deposit capability was completed this week. Commissioner Wingo congratulated Commissioner Bowers for leading this as well as Josh Hoffman, the county’s IT contractor, Kathleen Majot and Leona Miller in the Fiscal department and Treasurer Krista Miller for their efforts.

CHIEF CLERK REPORT

There was no report,

BILLS

Potter County Human Services
Payroll Checks #2159 - 2171 Total: $ 5,916.62 Payroll Direct Deposit Total: $ 42,425.23
Payroll Christmas Club Deposits Total: $ 1,582.50State Tax Witholdings Transfers Total: $ 19,447.92
Accounts Payable Checks #19028 - 19156 Total: $166,436.43
Voided Checks – none
Total: $235,811.70
Potter County Courthouse
Payroll Checks #73421 - 73527
Payroll – Direct Deposit
Accounts Payable Checks #83900-84007 Total: $224,055.71
Manual Checks – none
Voided Checks #83834 Total: $ 14,046.40 Total: $224,055.71
LEPC
Voided Checks #1040
Checks #1043 - 1050 Total: $ 403.35
911
Voided Checks - none
Checks #2344-2353 Total: $ 2,806.83

911 Wireless Funds
Voided Checks – none
Checks #1016-1018 Total: $ 24,241.36

Liquid Fuels
Checks #1059 - 1060 Total: $ 2,893.00

DRO IV D
Voided Checks - none
Check #573 Total: $ 405.00

Commissioner Wingo made a motion to approve. Commissioner Torok seconded the motion. There was no discussion.

Roll call: Commissioner Bowers – yes; Commissioner Wingo – yes; Commissioner Torok – yes.
ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Torok made motion to adjourn. Commissioner Bowers seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 a.m.

Prepared Lucinda Weakland
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Potter County Commissioners Meeting Agenda
The following is taken from the Potter County Commissioners Agenda for today's meeting.


NEW BUSINESS

AWARD PRESENTATION – PA Counties Workers’ Compensation Trust (PCOMP) 2006 Loss Control Award for Outstanding Safety Committee to Potter County Human Services Safety Committee.This award includes the opportunity for one representative to attend the Governors Safety & Health Conference in Hershey, PA in October.

RESOLUTION #5-2006 – County policy in support of the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
APPOINTMENTS – Ken Straub, Executive Director of the Northern Tier Community Action Corporation requests the appointment of Mr. Gale Monroe and Mr. Terry Simkins to their board.
PROCLAMATION – Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2006
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

AGREEMENT – between Potter County and Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. Preventive Maintenance for generator at Potter County Jail, March 2006 through June 2007, $584.00.
AGREEMENT – between Potter County and Karpinski’s Office Systems for maintenance of office equipment, April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007 at a flat rate of $79.00 per machine plus parts and supplies.
AGREEMENT – between Potter County and Potter Leader-Enterprise to print specimen, provisional and absentee ballots for the primary at total cost of $1,400.00. This was the lower of the two quotes submitted.
CONTRACT – between Potter County and Diebold Election Systems for $243,135.82 to meet Have A Right toVote Act (HAVA) requirements for the May primary elections. This is funded by HAVA grant.

TRAININGS

Mark Benson and Jean Wilson, PACHSA Spring Quarterly, March 28, 2006, State College, PA. Retroactive request for mileage and registration fee ($100.00) expenses. Purpose: Annual Meeting for HAP – Learn program guidelines
John Moshier – Getting New Juvenile Probation Officers Up to Speed: A Program for Supervisors, April 6 – 7, 2006, State College, PA. Request for meals, mileage, lodging ($64.02) and registration ($55.00) expenses.Purpose: Nine hours training counts toward required 40 hours
Brent Petrosky – 2006 Joint Annual Meeting, PA Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Public Defender Association of PA, April 27 – 29, 2006, Harrisburg, PA. Request for mileage, meals, registration ($275) expenses and fee for credit hours to be reported to CLE Board ($9.00)Purpose: To complete Capital Cases III class for 6 credit hours
Luke Patterson – Basic Care Manager Course, April 26 – 27, 2006, Clarion, PA. Request for meals, mileage, lodging ($60.00) and registration fee ($100.00) expenses.Purpose: Important training for new care managers. Will present an overview of PA’s requirements for Care Management, Intake, Assessment, Care Planning.
Bill Hau & Sean Conklin – SCA Fiscal Officers Conference, May 3 – 4, 2006, York, PA. Request for mileage, meals, registration ($90.00 each) and lodging ($99.00) expenses.
Angela Milford – 13th Annual Risk Management Workshop, April 24, 2006, Hershey, PA. Requesting meals, mileage and lodging ($194.00) expenses. There is no registration fee.Purpose: Sheriff Sauley strongly suggests that she participate in this important training
Angela Milford – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Instructor Course, April 25 – 27, 2006, Corrections Training Academy, Elizabethtown, PA. Request for meals and mileage expenses only. Purpose: This training will enable Assistant Warden Milford to train the Correction Officers at the Potter County Jail.
Donna Foust – Protective Services Basic Training, May 9 – 11, 2006, Harrisburg, PA. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($291.03) expenses. There is no registration fee. Purpose: Protective Services Supervisors are required to attend annual PS updated and/or enrichment training. She has not taken PS updates in over 5 years and must attend to be compliant.
Crystal Thomas – PACNET East Provider Fair, April 19, 2006, Danville, PA. Request for meals, mileage and registration ($20.00) expenses. Purpose: Attendance required due to being Executive Committee Vice-Chairperson for PACNET Western Division.
Janet Long – Benefits and Results of a Quality Performance Program, April 10 – 11, 2006, State College, PA. Request for meals, mileage and registration ($100.00) expenses.Purpose: To improve supervisory skills and personnel practices; developing and implementing quality performance practices. PDA requires for PDA Waiver Program.
Joe Lewis and Linda Sturdevant – Regional Meeting of the Tax Claim Bureau, April 28, 2006, Clarion, PA. Request for mileage only.Purpose: Training on latest rules and requirements
Nancy Hurt – PACSETI training session on Advanced Financials, April 12 – 13, 2006, Erie, PA. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($77.00 per night) expenses. A portion of the expenses will be paid from the DRO IV fund.Purpose: Required update training
Nancy Hurt – Annual Directors’ Conference, Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, April 17 – 19, 2006, State College, PA. Request for meals, mileage and lodging ($110.00 per night) expenses. There is no registration fee. A portion of the expenses will be paid from the DRO IV fund.Purpose: Provides updates required for job performance.

PERSONNEL ACTIONS

PCHS – Hiring of Monica Williams as full time County Caseworker II for Oswayo School District effective April 3, 2006 at an annual salary of $24,462.00, funded by the PA Dept. of Public Welfare pending Salary Board approval. Ms. Williams has been working in this capacity as a contractor for the past several months.
PCHS – Hiring of Dan Eskesen, Jr. as full time County Caseworker II for Northern Potter School District effective April 3, 2006 at an annual salary of $24,462.00, funded by the PA Dept. of Public Welfare pending Salary Board approval. Mr. Eskesen has been working in this capacity as a contractor for the past several months.
PCHS – Hiring of Mike Kittle as full time County Caseworker II for Coudersport High School effective April 3, 2006 at an annual salary of $24,462.00, funded by the PA Dept. of Public Welfare pending Salary Board approval. Mr. Kittle has been working in this capacity as a contractor for the past several months.
PCHS – Hiring of Rhonda Goss as full time County Caseworker II for Austin School District effective April 11, 2006 at an annual salary of $24,462.00, funded by the PA Dept. of Public Welfare pending Salary Board approval.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

Request for ban on video game, “25 to Life” from John & Nancy Gregg, Roulette, PA

CHIEF CLERK REPORT

Application from Sylvania Township, Project #06-52222-1C00

BILLS

Potter County Human Services
Payroll Checks #2172 - 2184 Total: $ 6,077.33
Payroll – Direct Deposit Total: $ 42,003.95
Payroll Christmas Club Deposits Total: $ 1,582.50
Payroll Tax Transfers Total: $ 19,488.30Accounts Payable Checks #19157 - 19323 Total: $208,323.46
Voided Checks – none
Total: $277,475.54
Potter County Courthouse
Payroll Checks # 73528 - 73627
Accounts Payable Checks #84008 - 84130

Manual Checks – none
Voided Checks – none Total: $190,316.85
LEPC
Voided Checks – none
Checks # 1051 Total: $ 31.00
911
Voided Checks - none
Checks #2354 - 2366 Total: $ 9,741.34

911 Wireless Funds
Voided Checks – none
Checks #1019 – 1023 Total: $ 95,499.64

DRO IV D
Voided Check #574
Check #575 Total: $ 26,600.00
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Pictorial: The Corning Museum of Glass
My family and I visited the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. Click Here to see pictures, and read more.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Queens NY Man Faces Sex Charges
Walter Escobar-Vega, 28 of Queens, NY has been charged with sex crimes after an alleged incident with an Oswayo Teenager.

State Police allege that Escobar-Vega met teh girl in a chat room, and traveled down to meet her.

He's facing charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, posession of obsene or sexual material and performances, corruption of minors, and indecent assault.

The two were allegedly communicating in a Yahoo! chat room, when they began sending naked pictures of each other with their webcams.

Escobar -Vega rented a cab and drove from NY to Oswayo where he allegedly had sex with te girl in February.

Escobar-Vega faces similar charges in NY State, after the girl moved into a hotel room with him in Olean.
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Crash in Sweden Township
Police say 20 year old Brent Troutman was not injured in a crash on Route 4013 in Sweden Township Friday.

Troutman's pickup went off North Hollow Road when is went into a bank. The truck was disabled.
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Penn York to Host Marriage Retreat
Penn York Camp and Retreat Center is holding registarations for a Mennonite and Brethren Marriage Encounter set for Spring.

The Ulysses Camp will hold "A Weekend of Discovery: A Lifetime of Love" on May 12 and 14.

Registration is limited to 16 couples.
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Fake Inspection Sticker Bust
A Genesee man has been charged with having a fraudulent inspection sticker.

State Troopers report 54 year old Stephen Smisl of Leadville Hollow Road was pulled over on Route 6 in Roulette last week. Officers say Smisl was driving a van with a fake sticker. He was arraigned and released on 25 hundred dollars bail.
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Child Workshop Set
The Potter County Penn State Cooperative Extension Office is set to host a Child Care Workshop.

"Parent's: Friends or Foes" is set to be presented April 6 at 7PM at the Extension office on Maple View Lane in Coudersport.
Child Care is provided.
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Thursday, March 16, 2006
Update...
Thanks for your patience while we worked out a few bugs. I'm sure there will be a few more down the road.We're ready to pick things back up where we left off. News update coming tomorrow! be sure to check back.
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Friday, March 10, 2006
Cherry Tree Comes Down

An Oswayo man is accused of criminal mischief.
Police say Michael Cadwell cut down a black cherry tree on posted property,
cutting it into three pieces.

The tree was owned by John Levavasasseur of Coudersport.

Charges are pending.
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Sheets Charged

State Police have filed charges against John Sheets of Ulysses Wednesday.

Police say that Sheets struck 41 year old Kimberly Sheets at their
residence. She was treated for injuries at Charles Cole.

He was arraigned and committed to jail.
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Lumber Stolen From Side of The Road

Police are trying to sort out what happened to lumber bought by a Mount
Jewett man.
Officers say Michael Haynes purchased eight pieces of oak baseboard, a piece
of wood paneling, and six pieces of trim at Close's Lumber in Roulette. The
items fell from Hanye's vehicle as he entered Route 6. When he realized they
fell off, he turned around, and found someone loading up and leaving with
his wood.

Police are investigating.
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Bus Damaged

Police are looking for a suspect in Shinglehouse that poured water into the
engine of a school bus.
The water froze, and caused 25 hundred dollars in damage. Officers say the
bus was owned by Ebeling's Bus Service.
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Thursday, March 09, 2006
Bridge To Be Renamed

A Potter County soldier who died one year ago today in Iraq will have a
bridge named after him.

Representative Martin Causer introduced legislation in the state house to
re-name a bridge in honor of 22-year-old Army Specialist Michael Franklin
who died in a roadside bomb attack.

The bridge that carries Route 6 over the Allegheny River in Coudersport
would be the Specialist Mike Franklin Memorial Bridge if the state senate
approves the bill.

Franklin's parents are Bill and Tina Franklin of Coudersport.
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American Idol Star Has Local Ties

American Idol fans should get ready to call in their votes tonight if they
want to help a girl with local connections get to the next round.

Ayla Brown is from Massachusetts, but has relatives in Olean and
Shinglehouse.

Her grandfather, Bruce Brown, grew up in Shinglehouse. His cousin Joanne
Aloi of Olean is a teacher at Smethport Elementary School.
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Galeton Man Reports Scam

A Galeton man called State police after an attempted telephone scam on
Thursday. Charles Brock allegedly received a phone call from a woman
claiming to be from the US Bank telling him he was to receive one thousand
dollars for his medications and another thousand dollars in coupons in
exchange for his credit card number and expiration date. Brock told
troopers that the woman spoke with a distinct accent. Police would like to
remind residents to be wary of such calls.
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Causer Running Again

Representative Martin Causer announced last week that he's seeking
re-election to a third term in the state house.

Causer is chairman of the House Timber Caucus and serves on several
committees, including environmental resources and energy and veterans
affairs and emergency preparedness.

He lives in Turtlepoint with his wife and three children.
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Another Rigas Sentenced

Michael Rigas has been sentenced to 10 months' home confinement in
connection with his role in the case against Adelphia Communications.

The 51-year-old son of Adelphia founder John Rigas pleaded guilty to a
charge of making a false entry in a company record, eliminating the need for
his retrial on securities fraud and bank fraud charges.

John Rigas and another son, Timothy, were sentenced after being convicted of
hiding more than 2 billion dollars in company debt.

They were sentenced to prison but are both free pending appeal.
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Potter County Incident

Coudersport police are investigating an incident of criminal trespass, and
possibly burglary, near Southwoods Road in Homer Township.

Troopers say someone built a small fire and camped out on the property of
Samuel Glassmire between February 18 and Thursday.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Trooper Siple at
the Coudersport barracks.
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Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Causer Appears in Coudersport
Click on Title to read the article in the Bradford Era.
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
Sharon Township Man Arrested