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March 27th, 2012
Anna McManigle, 69, of Smethport, formerly of Brookville, died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Sena Kean Manor at Smethport.
Born Aug. 28, 1942 in Marienville, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Beulah Eckman Hetrick. On Feb. 10, 1980 in Brookville, she married James M. McManigle Sr., who died on March 3, 2006.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brookville.
JOHNSONBURG – Perry Swanson of Kane has been named as the 2012 Logger-of-the-Year.
He received the award Tuesday evening at the 44th annual Loggers and Saw-millers Safety Meeting at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall. More than 100 attended the two-hour program sponsored by the Kane-based Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG).
"I'm extremely proud and very honored to receive the award," Swanson said. "I've always wanted to be a logger. Luckily, my dream came true."
March 26th
Virginia "Jane" Hedlund, 92, of 147 Gates Hollow, Bradford, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born Oct. 9, 1919, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late George and Oda Mae (Anchors) Wingard.
On Aug. 17, 1943 in Allegany, she married Perry F. Hedlund, Jr. who died on Oct. 21, 2006.
She was a 1936 graduate of Kane High School.
She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Evangelical Church.
She had been employed at Corning Glass Company for over 29 1/2 years.
More than 35 attended the 14th annual Women In Timber Luncheon held Monday at the Colonial Inn restaurant on Fraley Street in Kane.
The event is sponsored by the Kane-based Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group(AHUG) for women involved in the timber industry.
Featured speakers for the luncheon included Jill Thompson of Kane, the local legislative representative for State Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren, and Fritz Buehler Lecker of St. Marys, a legislative representative for State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-DuBois).
A 14-year-old Kane boy is facing charges in connection with a stabbing that caused injuries to a Kane man and the alleged assailant.
The boy has been charged with aggravated assault and "other charges," Kane Borough Police Chief Brian Hillard said Monday.
Kane Police Officer Bill Nichols responded to the stabbing at 1:16 a.m. March 18 at 335 Bayard St., Apt. 1.
Police said Brian Kopp of the 300 block of Welsh St., Kane, had been stabbed in the left hip area by a "large kitchen knife." Police said the man was visiting the residence as a "friend" of the boy's mother.
March 25th
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Ruth J. Parker, age 83, of Olean Rd., Chaffee, died Saturday March 24, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y.
She was born March 30, 1928 in Dahoga, a daughter of the late Charles G. and Agnes C. (nee Larson) Johnson. She was a homemaker and member of Hope Lutheran Church, Arcade, N.Y. She enjoyed knitting and loved the time spent with her family.
Her husband Earl F. Parker whom she married Aug. 6, 1949 in Buffalo died in 1988.
Dolores "Dorie" Mays, 72, of 23 Woodpile Drive, Westline, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
Born March 28, 1939, in DuBois, she was a daughter of Stanley and Mary Meholick Sunealitis. She was married to David Mays who preceded her in death.
Registration for 2012-13 kindergarten classes at the Kane Elementary School is scheduled Thursday at the school.
To enter kindergarten in the next school year, children must turn 5 on or before Aug. 31.
Parents are asked to bring their child to registration in accordance with the following times on Thursday:
*Last names beginning A through G—3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Last names beginning H through P—4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*Last names beginning R through Z—5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Nine persons have been fined for allegedly taking part in an early morning fight on Anderson Street in Mt. Jewett earlier this year.
Kane District Court Judge Dave Engman levied the fines. The fines and court costs assessed in the incident total $3,389.
Mt. Jewett Police Officer Steve Hale filed the charges following an investigation into the fight that allegedly woke up neighbors.
According to district court records, the following action has been taken for those charged in the incident:
Fines have been levied in several non-traffic cases in Kane District Court.
Kane District Judge Dave Engman has handled the following cases:
*Jennifer Phillips of Bradford pleaded guilty to passing bad checks at the Quick Stop Market in Kane. She has been assessed $244.74 in fines, court costs and restitution ($80.75).
*A 15-year-old Ludlow male pleaded guilty to use of tobacco at Kane Area High School. He was assessed $154 in fines and court costs.
*A 15-year-old Kane male pleaded guilty to use of tobacco at Kane Area High School. He was assessed $145 in fines and court costs.
