The recreational potential of the Allegheny River will be
the focus of a committee formed by the Port Allegany Economic Development
Corporation at its recent membership meeting.
Newly elected president James Carlson appointed Bill
Burleson, Jr. to chair the group, and named Mickey Dates and Mick Caulkins as
committee members.
The committee hopes to recruit other enthusiasts and members
of enterprises with interests in water trails, kayaking and boating, camping
and hiking. Interested people throughout the Roulette, Port Allegany,
Turtlepoint area are encouraged to contact committee members or James Carlson.
There was considerable discussion of grant possibilities,
with McKean County Commissioners chairman Joe DeMott suggesting that the county
could be a local applicant for some grants. Consultant Bob Veilleux outlined
funding sources and application timelines.
Bob Briggs of DayOne Systems described his business,
headquartered in Port Allegany with another base in Rochester, N.Y. He has
hired a number of locals with the needed technology qualifications, and is
seeking more. Offices are in the Carlson Building in the business district.
Officers elected in addition to Jim Carlson were Burleson,
vice-president; Dates, secretary; and Susan Carlson, treasurer.
Directors elected were Sue Barnett, Mick Caulkins, Keith
Delacour, DeMott, Dave Fair, Randy Hobbs, Sharen Horvath, Andrew Johnson, Mary
Mensch, Christa Schott and Jonathan Stehle. Officers also serve on the board of
directors.
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