Niece Suspends Garbage Service Plans by Martha Knight
The garbage pickup service Bill Niece outlined to Liberty Township Supervisors earlier this month is on hold, Niece told the Reporter Argus this week.
Niece had told the supervisors and members of the public at the meeting that his garbage pickup service would be one of several undertakings he planned, which would fit together to form a new business. The first service he would launch was the garbage collection one.
A week later a key component of Niece’s venture had fallen through, and he realized he would not be able to carry out the rest of the plan, he said.
Niece said he was anxious to get the word out to people who might be wondering whether to plan on continuing using their present garbage pickup service, and to those who expected to see his “stickers” in the Jubilee grocery store.
A quantity of stickers had been ordered, for sale to his customers in books of five. Stickers were to have been priced at $3 each, less than the amount charged by Casella for the by-the-bag service many township residents use now. Niece said he was able to get the printing order cancelled.
Liberty Township has not contracted with a single garbage service through a public bidding process, but leaves it to residents to make their own arrangements. Casella Waste Services has been a major provider of pick-up service, but its large packer trucks are over the weight limits on some roads and bridges. During some parts of the year, when certain roads are especially subject to damage, Casella customers are asked to bring their bags to the closest intersection with a sturdier road.
Niece planned to use a pickup truck, thereby eliminating the over-weight-limit problem.
Meanwhile, recyclables may be brought to the large zero-sort dumpster at the township office and depot site south of Port Allegany on Route 155. All acceptable recyclables (plastics, metals, paper, cardboard, plastics with the recycling symbol) may be deposited, unsorted, but plastic bags must not be put in with the materials because they foul the sorting equipment at Casella’s single-stream processing facility. The dumpster is emptied every two weeks by Casella, and the township pays $90 a month for the service.
Niece planned to haul the garbage to the former McKean County Landfill at Hutchins. Its owner, Rustick, is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the landfill recently was bid in by Casella. The acquisition details are being worked out, and its plans for the landfill’s future also have yet to be determined, according to Casella regional management.
Niece said his business plans may be revisited later. He said he is sorry he will not be able to follow through right now, because he had been looking forward to providing fellow township residents with a service by “somebody local.”
Historical Society To Meet by Martha Knight
The Canoe Place Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, in the Fellowship Wing of the Free Methodist Church.
The business meeting will include election of officers.
There will be consideration of an amendment to the bylaws to add a Museum Committee as one of the standing committees.
Attendance is open to all who are interested in the history of Port Allegany and surrounding townships, villages and hamlets.
Anyone with some historical items and information to share, or a favorite topic of historical inquiry, is welcome to attend and initiate discussion.
SIXTY YEARS FOR UNICEF - Ian Dynda, Henry Kisler, Makayla Alcorn and Owen Kisler are getting their little orange boxes ready for the Port Allegany United Methodist Church Sunday School's annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF collection which will take place Sunday, October 24 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Sunday school students will canvass the town to help make a difference in the lives of their peers around the globe.
In many parts of the world, kids drink unsafe water from a river or stream that often makes them very sick. Many kids have never seen a doctor or had the immunizations they need to protect against deadly diseases. Some kids don't learn to read or write, because they don't have access to school or must work to support their families.
To learn more about Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF go to www.trickortreatforunicef .org. Please give generously when the UMC Sunday school students knock at your door.
GATOR GUYS WIN -
Senior soccer player, Frank Austin, attacks the ball
during
the Gators' senior day game Saturday morning at the Saint Gobain Field. Also pictured is Ken Kysor, Ben Osani (partially hidden), and Sam Kysor. Sam Shaffer score three goals for Port Allegany who
defeated Johnsonburg 3-0. Tyler Smith had four saves for the
Gators. More photos from Soccer Senior Day will appear on an
upcoming picture page.
Pam
Fischer Photo/Story
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Ralph told the club that the goal of acupuncture is to treat imbalances before they become serious conditions. She explained that treatment of illness is more expensive than wellness care. The effectiveness of acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health, the World Health Organization, and many people worldwide. Acupuncture has far fewer side effects and risks compared to medical interventions and additional healthcare options are good for everyone.
According to east Asian medical theory, the body is animated by Qi, or vital energy. Qi flows through channels that connect the body in a web-like matrix. When the Qi becomes deficient, blocked, or otherwise imbalanced, pain and illness can result. Acupuncture can reinforce and unblock the Qi to restore health.
Things that can cause imbalances include injury, accident or other illness; emotional upsets or shocks; lifestyle; environmental factors including pathogens, toxins, home conditions, and weather; diet, lack of movement or heredity.
Upcoming events for the club, include the Birthday Banquet which will be held November 9 at the SHAVTS Culinary Arts area. The program will be provided by Simple Faith.
LADY GATOR SENIOR NIGHT
- Four seniors and
their
parents will be honored during the 2010 Lady Gator Volleyball Senior
Night. Members of the Class of 2011 who participate in volleyball are
(pictured left to right) Kyley Mickle, Nikki Andrus, Renee Edgell and
Ashley Bernardi. The ceremony, sponsored by the Volleyball Boosters,
will take place prior to the varsity competition with Coudersport on
October 26. Pam Fischer
Photo/Story
SENIOR GOLFERS TO BE HONORED
- The PAHS Lady Gator
Senior Golfers will be honored with the volleyball seniors on October 26
when the Lady Gators take on the Coudersport Falcon volleyball team.
The golfers to be honored will be Cora Bova, Amber Fischer and Alesha
Shatley. The golfers are coached by Dave Roae.
Pam Fischer Photo/Story
SCOUTING FOR TREATS
- Northern Star Service Unit of Girl Scouts with girls from kindergarten
through high school age will be scouting for treats Sunday afternoon
from 2 - 4 p.m. The neighborhood Girl Scouts will be trick-or-treating
for PACS, collecting non-perishable food
items. If you would like to make a donation prior to this date, you
may do so in the designated boxes located in Jubilee or the Progressive
(Independent Associates of PA) Insurance office located on Willow
Street. The Scouts would like to thank the community, in advance, for
your generous donations. Daisy Scouts (front row, left to right) Leigha
Nelson, Maycie Howard; (back row) Thea Petruzzi, Makayla Alcorn and
Gillian Treat pose for the R-A camera with non-perishable food items
such as cranberry sauce, spaghetti, canned fruit, instant mashed
potatoes and coffee. Supplies at PACS (Port Allegany Community
Services) are typically even more in demand as the holidays get closer.
Pam Fischer Photo/Story
GIRL SCOUTS THANK SAINT
GOBAIN
-
Girl Scouts from the Northern Star Service Unit presented Saint Gobain
Containers and former plant manager, Ed Stewart, with a certificate of
appreciation for all the contributions given to the local Girl Scouts in
the 20009-2010 year. Representing the Girl Scouts were Jocelyn Decker
(front) and Brandy Lathrop (back). They are pictured with Ed
Stewart. Photo submitted
Senior
football players include (pictured left to right) Dalton Warnick,
Ken Kysor, Seth Lowery, Zach Ramadhan, Zach Manning, Camrin
Stuckey, Benn Baxter, Ryan Kio and Garret Kio.
Senior
Cheerleaders to be honored will be (front row) Cora Bova, Renee
Edgell, Laura Haggard; (back row) Caryne Healy, Jennifer Swick,
Breanna Foster and Carli Johnston.
The
Marching Gator Band has three seniors - Kellie Hinchey, Tyler
Payne and Ryan Michelitsch.
Pam Fischer Photos/StoriesLADY GATORS WIN -
Nicole Lovell is pictured going after the ball in high school action
Friday night as the Lady Gators hosted DuBois CC. Fer Spallanzani made
the lone goal for the day as Port Allegany
defeated DuBois 1-0. It was the first win
of
the season for the Lady Gators. Senior Day activities were held during
half-time, recognizing the members of the Class of 2011 and their
parents. Pam Fischer
Photo/Story