Archive - Jun 2012
June 21st
The installation of five new âWelcome To Kaneâ signs began in March and can now be enjoyed when entering Kane Northbound on 321 near Kane High school, Eastbound on Route 6 near the Kane Community Hospital, Westbound on Route 6 near Kane View Motel, Southbound on Route 321 near Glenwood Park or when entering Kane Northbound on Route 66 across from Steve Jerman Memorial Park.Â
This project was funded by local organizations, businesses and individuals. The signs were designed and hand-crafted by Sign Design of Westline.
June 20th
Erin Vassallo is full of zest as she begins her new job as executive director of the Kane Area Development Center (KADC).
This organization includes the Kane Chamber of Commerce, the Kane Area Industrial Development Corporation (KAIDC) and the Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise (KARE).
The bubbly young woman can hardly contain her zeal as she discusses her key role in promoting Kane business, industry, tourism and the overall quality of life.
When the Kane High School Alumni Memorial Award (KHSAMA) Fund meets in February 2013, it will mark the first time in 28 years that a member of the Class of 1955 has not sat upon that board.
At the May Selection Meeting of the board, President John Thompson, KHS â55, formally announced that he would be retiring after 16 years of serving on the board.
While local officials are trying not to cause a panic with Ridgway residents, the fact remains the same: with two unexplained fires less than three weeks apart being deemed arson cases, the unease has set in.
"The two that we've had in three weeks, we have an issue," said Ridgway fire chief John Wygant. "I don't want to elaborate on it because I don't want to create a problem in the community, and I don't want to cause a panic or have people running, buying guns and shooting people. We can't have that.
June 19th
Students taught by Debbie Lenaway may see their teacher more often outside the classroom than in school.
Lenaway spends much of her spare time watching her students perform in concerts or in sporting events such as Little League baseball or youth soccer.
âI sit with the parents in the bleachers,â Lenaway said. âOf course, I have to cheer for players on both teams on the field.â
June 18th
Pamela Marie Sherwood, 50, of 405 Haines St., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at her residence.
Born March 8, 1962, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Robert and Joan Boore Robinson. On Oct. 18, 1985, in Bradford, she married David Sherwood who survives.
Mrs. Sherwood, a wife, mother and homemaker was a member of the Eagles Club in Kane.
The "Zero Sort" program offered by Casella Waste Systems has led to a 30-percent increase in recycling in Kane, a company spokesman said Monday.
Stephanie Runser, the general manager of the Olean, N.Y. Hauling Division that includes company bins in Kane, Smethport and Bradford, said "Zero Sort" is popular because residents no longer need to separate their recyclables.
She said Kane area residents are encouraged to deposit plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and paper in any one of the six recycling bins in Kane.
Despite a smokey fire early Saturday, Corban's Temple Roller Skating Rink in Kane is open on its usual schedule.
Lori McClain who owns the business with her husband, Ivan, said Monday that skating would be held Wednesday at the "usual" time of 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
She said the rink also would be open for its weekend schedule---Â 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and noon to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
The rink also accepts bookings for private parties on Tuesdays and Thursday, McClain said.
June 15th
There once was a time when many priests led a secluded life and stayed "home" within their own church.
They said daily and Sunday Mass and tended to the spiritual needs of their parishioners. But they seldom took part in civic activities outside the church.
The Rev. Philip A. Pinczewskiâfondly known as âFather Philââis part of a growing breed of priests and other religious leaders who are taking a very active role in the community.
June 13th
Patrick Anderson of Kane isnât resting on his laurels after winning the pole vault for the second consecutive year in the state championship track and field meet.
He set the Class AA record by clearing 15 feet, 11 inches in the state meet.
Anderson, who holds the Kane school record at 16 feet, 4 Ÿ inches in the pole vault, is setting his sights on lofty goalsâeven a shot at a future Olympics.
âRight now, Iâm trying to clear 17 feet in a meet,â Anderson said. âIâve done it in practice.â
