Moving Sale

 

 A moving sale will be held July 5th and 6th at the Boller residence, 129 Katherine Street Ext, Port Allegany.

Hours are 8:00am - 2:00pm both days.

A Dining room set, microwave, refrigerator, 2 TVs are just a few of the things for sale, along with various household items.

Celebrating 90 Years

Lloyd Eastman celebrated his 90th birthday with an Open House at the Port Allegany United Methodist Church.  During the celebration, he was presented with a memory book filled with "Letters for Lloyd".  He received letters from all over the United States, France, Argentina and Brazil.  Mr. Eastman is a life-long resident of Wrights and Port Allegany.

He and his wife, Dolores (Botera) celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on June 8.  The couple has four children - Lance of Allegany, NY; Pam of Port Allegany, Kevin of Savannah, GA; and Alan of Homer City.

They have eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  Mr. Eastman retired from his banking career after 64 years of service.

He is a 43-year member of the Port Allegany Rotary Club where he has 43 years of perfect attendance.  He and his wife are active members of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church.

Mr. Eastman and his family would like to thank all who participated in the "Letters for Lloyd" project and also offer thanks for those who attended his celebration.

General Assembly Adopts Responsible Budget, Causer Says

HARRISBURG – The General Assembly on Sunday approved a $28.376 billion state budget that is fiscally responsible and includes no new or increased taxes, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).

“In the face of yet another challenging budget year, we have focused on getting spending under control and supporting core government services,” Causer said. “We owe it to the taxpayers to invest their money wisely in priorities such as public education, public safety and the overall betterment of our communities. This budget achieves that goal.”

State funding for K-12 education reaches a record high $10 billion in this budget, with an increase of $122 million alone for basic education. The Accountability Block Grant program, which provides flexible funding for schools, continues with $100 million in funding for the coming fiscal year. The budget also includes $8.5 million for safe schools initiatives, $864,000 in funding for the Science in Motion program and $2.3 million for Community Education Councils.

For higher education, the state system schools are receiving the same amount of funding as the 2012-13 fiscal year, while the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will see an increase of $217,000 for total funding of $2.3 million.

To boost public safety, the budget includes additional funding for state police and funding for the Office of Attorney General to support local drug task forces, child predator interception units and mobile street crimes units.

To support Pennsylvania communities, the budget includes $6.8 million for critical access hospitals; $20 million to reduce the waiting list for services for people with intellectual disabilities; $8.4 million for county conservation districts; and $350,000 for hardwoods research in the Department of Agriculture budget.

For more information about the state budget, visit www.RepCauser.com.

Jean E. Mallery, Wife of 57 years

Jean E. Mallery, 75, of Route 155, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Friday (June 28, 2013) in Presque Isle Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Erie. Jean’s strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and supporters, carried her through the last two years of her life.
    

Born September 24, 1937, in Colchester, NY, she was a daughter of Paul A. and Whilomena E. O’Dell Wormuth.  On December 4, 1955, in Hancock, NY, she married her high school sweetheart John L. Mallery, who survives. They were married 57 years.
    

Surviving in addition to her husband, John, are three sons, Paul E. (Tina) Mallery of Hudsonville, MI, Michael T. (Cris) Mallery of Kane, Javan A. (Francine) Mallery of Dorr, MI; two daughters, Elizabeth M. (Sonnie) Brockwell of Beloit, WI, Margaret I. Mallery and chosen daughter, Jamie L.  McKenzie both of Cranberry Township, PA; 13 grandchildren: Michael, Alixandra, Paul (Mia) John (Rachael), Philip, Alexis, Ashlyn, Maggie, Anna, Javan, Kate, and Chase; 6 great grandchildren: Brayden, Gracie Jean, Baileigh, Preston, Kaden, and Lexi.
    

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, John A. Mallery.
    

Possessing a true servant’s heart, Jean, faithfully cared for family and friends while being a principal, teacher, and mentor at Myrtle Tabernacle Academy, Shinglehouse. After retirement, she continued to be a woman of faith, a “mother of Israel” and the heart of the Mallery family. She shaped lives by her tireless Godly example, and through various church, school, prayer groups and activities. With an enthusiasm for life, Jean loved to pray, write, read, sing, entertain, and play games. Many times she would break out in singing if she heard a phrase that would remind her of a hymn or song. She was well known as a prayer warrior with a gift of intercession and discernment.
    

Her Christ centered faith and generous spirit won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith.
    

Her compassionate, caring, giving personality and ability to lift spirits will be greatly missed.
    

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
    

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday (July 3, 2013) in the First Church of God, Eldred, with Rev. James Kazimer, pastor, and Rev. Paul Caram, pastor of the Zion Christian Assembly, Ulysses, co-officiating. Burial will be in the Mallery family cemetery, Port Allegany.
    

Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Three Local Careerlinks to Retain Residences

Careerlinks in Potter, Clearfield and Elk/Cameron counties will remain in their respective locations for at least another year.

Eric Bridges, Executive Director of North Central Planning and Regional Planning and Development Commission, states that deals were reached with each of the 3 locations through 2014.

North Central carries out the role of lessee for the Careerlink locations in these counties.  With locations on Route 6 in Coudersport, North 6^th Street in Dubois and in Elk County at 245 Depot Street in St. Marys, the 3 locations will realize a savings of over $33,000 after changes in locations including shared space with Manpower in Dubois and a computer lab in Elk County.

Tasting In The Wilds

When:  July 27, 2013

Where:  Firemen’s Carnival Grounds, Route 219, Ridgway

Time:  12:00pm – 7:00pm

A limited number of tickets are available.

Live music will be provided, including 14^th Street Jazz Band from Noon – 2:00pm, The Charlie Wheeler Trio from 2:30 – 4:30 and from 5:00 – 7:00 The Dusty Trout.

Wineries and Breweries will also be available, including Straub Brewery and Winery at Wilcox, among many others.

Admission is $15.00 in advance for those 21 and older and $20.00 at the gate.  $5.00 for those under 21.  ID is required.

For more information or to purchase tickets, check out www.tastinginthewilds.com