The annual Blackforest Gun Show is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at the Roulette Firehall.

The hours are 8 to 4 Saturday and 8 to 2 on Sunday.

The 15th Annual
Sizerville Autumn Festival

Saturday

October 1st, 12 noon – 4 pm


Sizerville State Park is located 7 miles north of Emporium on PA Route 155 in Cameron and Potter Counties.
For more information call: (814) 486-5605


FREE KIDS CRAFTS
· Apple Cidering
· Candy Making
· Corn Husk Dolls
· Kite Making
· Leaf Banners
· Leatherworking
· Paper Making
· Pioneer Toys
· Pumpkin Decorating
· Sun Prints
· Tin Smithing
· Pinecone Dipping

SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS
· Apple Cidering
· Natural Dyes
· Beading
· Crocheting
· Spoon Carving
· Knitting
· Maple Candy and Products
· Musicians
· Tatting

· All programs are FREE OF CHARGE.
· Demonstrators may have their wares for sale.

FEATURED PROGRAMS
· 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - Apple Cidering Demonstrations by Eric Rensel of Parker Dam State Park
· 12:00 pm - Fall Leaf Hike and Muslin Printing by Spring Reilly of Bald Eagle State Park
· 2:00 pm - Smokey Bear
· 1:00 pm - Natural Dyes Demonstration by John Kaercher of Little Pine State Park.

FOOD SERVICES
· The Boy Scouts will be offering hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks.
· The Girl Scouts will be offering funnel cakes and caramel apples.
· Bake sales by area organizations
· Sandy Geelen’s Cream and Candy will offer ice cream and a variety of foods.
· Kountry Kitchen Kettle Korn will have their products available.

A Roulette couple is headed downstate today after receiving word that their son was shot and killed in Bucks County.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that two police officers were shot, and one killed after a DUI arrest in the Borough of Newtown. Officials have not released the name of the injured and slain police officers.

Friends of John and Nancy Greg confirm this morning that the officer killed was the 31-year-old son of the Roulette Couple, who will be traveling with their other son today to head down to Bucks County.

More details on the incident can be read on the Philadelphia Inquirer Website. (may require registration to read)
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/12777942.html


Editor’s Note:

I’ve known the Gregg’s for a long time now. I am sure that the entire community echoes my sentiments when I say that I am sorry for their loss.

A Stand off in Westline ended peacefully Thursday evening. A State Trooper responded to a call from a neighbor that 72 year old Frank Tarasi had shot and killed her cat. When he knocked on the door, Tarasi indicated he would shoot if the officer didn’t leave. The officer identified himself, and Tarasi repeated his threat. Other State Police units arrived, and called the man on the telephone, Tarasi agreed to surrender. He was arrested and arraigned before District Judge Michael Kennedy.

A Galeton teen was injured in a crash just south of Galeton Tuesday. The
17-year-old female hit the brakes to avoid striking an animal, then skidded
into the opposite lane, striking a guardrail, and an embankment.
The girl received only minor injuries.

Potter County's unemployment rates are fairing better this month. The rates
between July and August dropped form 6.8 percent to 5.4 percent. McKean
County's rate was 5.3 percent, and Cameron County at 7.8 percent.

At Monday night's North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission
meeting held at the Courtyard in Smethport, the topic of discussion was the
ATV trails within a six county area in North Central Pennsylvania. The
needs, benefits and economic impact of a legal ATV trail within our area
were presented and discussed.

Forest County Coroner Norman Wimer is getting impatient.
Wimer says he is still awaiting toxicology results back from the Erie County
Forensic Pathologist.

Wimer explains that the remains were sent to Erie, because Forest County has
a contract with the Erie Crime Lab, and he hasn't heard anything since.

Wimer says he thinks about the case everyday.

The anatomical portion of the autopsy did not provide any conclusive
evidence for the cause of death, meaning no bullet holes, knife wounds, or
trauma was visible on the body, which leaves toxicology as the next logical
step.

State Police say no more leads have surfaced in the case.

The Pitt Bradford Graduate, and Clarion Graduate Student, and Coudersport
Native disappeared in August. His body was found in a remote part of Forest
County at the end of the month.

With the State Attorney General's Office looking into gasoline price gouging
after Hurricane Katrina across the state, Local residents have concerns
about the current high prices.

When prices did not raise after Hurricane Rita, locals started talking about
whether or not the spike in prices after the first hurricane were
legitimate.

To File a Complaint, visit: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov

State Senator Joe Scarnati is asking congress to move on a hydrogen
shortage. Scarnati says Hurrican Katrina wiped out half of the countries
hydrogen production.

The gas is used in metal processing facilities, and many communities in his
district, including Elk and Cameron feature powdered metals as it's prime
industry.

State Police have arrested a Kane man in relation to a theft reported last
month.

18-year-old John Schlopy was picked up and charged with theft from a motor
vehicle and other charges for allegedly stealing 86 musical CD's from a car
belonging to Constance Smith.

Police say the music was valued at 988 dollars.

A Coudersport man was injured in a crash in Wetmore Township. 19-year-old
Jedidiah Ingalls received minor injuries when he slid on a wet Route 6, and
struck an embankment.

Ingalls received minor injuries; his Chevy Sedan was disabled.

A Complaint from various Potter County Citizens to remove Dawn Fink from the
Potter County District Attorney Ballot has been struck down. A Court order
Monday dismissed the complaint.

It's the second time someone tried to shoot down Fink's attempts to run for
DA against Jeff Leber.

Opponents bring into questions Fink's Potter County residence, since she
recently bought a home in Potter County.

In related News, a Potter County newspaper has filed a Countersuit against
Current DA Jeff Leber in response to Leber's libel suit against the paper.

Leber claims the Potter Leader Enterprise intentionally slandered his
reputation.

The Leader claims Leber's conduct over the past several months has impeded
the right to free press, by withholding information, and threatening to
wiretap the publisher.

Several local bands will perform at Callahan Ice Rink this weekend as part
of a fundraiser for the downtown area. Jammin in the Valley will start at 10
a.m. and run until midnight, with eight area bands taking the stage at
various points. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and
children. Bands who will take part in Saturday's event include the No Name
Trio, Jazzabilly, The Professional Liars and the Usual Suspects.

A Coudersport man being held in Berks County Jail for fondling a child,
while out on bail from a Coudersport incident has been slapped with 30 more
counts of sexual Molestation. 37-year-old Brian Moyer was let out on bail
after 77 counts were levied against him for incidents involving five boys.
State Police have prepared and issued 30 more charge against the man. Moyer
is now in jail, with bail set at 1 million dollars.

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Editor's Note: This stuff should not be happening. I still cannot believe
they let him off on bail. Repeated calls to the District Judge in
Coudersport have gone unanswered. Why does our bail standards allow someone
to be let out when facing 72 counts of molestation?

An attempted break in was reported in Eldred Township Sunday.

Neola Appleby called State Police to report someone had tried to force her
rear door open, but was unsuccessful in breaking in.

Police continue to investigate.

Police responded Saturday to an incident at Knell's Sporting Goods in
Liberty Township.

A Juvenile reportedly left the store with an item, without paying for it.

Police cited the juvenile at the scene, charges were filed at District Judge
Miller's Office.

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Editor's Note: There's a sign on the door at Knell's that warns shoplifters
that they will be shot first, and then prosecuted.... Good thing the police
were called...

Police were called to a church in Port Allegany. Officers report that
someone attempted to break into the Faith Church of Charity on Lower Grimes
Road, damaging the door, and fleeing the scene. Police have no further
information.

State Police busted up an underage drinking party in Potter County Saturday
night.

A 17 year old was found in possession of an alcoholic beverage. The teen was
cited and released to his parents.

Someone stole a truck in Lafayette Township. State Troopers say someone made
off with the truck, owned by James Kan of Lewis Run.

The 1994 Ford F150 is dark blue, with oversized tires, and a fuel tank in
the bed.

A Cyclone man crashed along Route 646 Sunday evening. 45-year-old Daryl
McElhattan lost control of his motorcycle along the gravel berm, and struck
a dirt mound.

McElhattan was injured and taken to Bradford Regional Medical Center.

A suspicious Fire Sunday evening in Smethport pulled in the State Police
Fire Marshal. Officials say a fire at the track shed at Smethport Area
School District was caused by arson.

Half of the Metal Pole building was on fire, though no damage was reported
to the driver's ed vehicle, any lawn equipments, or track equipment. Some
beams and plastic pipe in the building were charred, causing 12 thousand
dollars in damage.

State Police say a Kane man was not injured after he struck a black bear on
Route 6 Saturday night.

Brandon Elkstrom was traveling east on State Route 6 when he struck a large
Bear with his Pontiac Sunfire.

Elkstrom's vehicle was disabled.

State Police are reporting a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of
State Route 446 and West Eldred Road Saturday. Sarah Peterson's vehicle
failed to stop at a stop sign on West Eldred Road and went off the
embankment on the east side of State Route 446.
Peterson was injured and cited by police in the incident.

Pennsylvania State Police in Coudersport are reporting an incident of
burglary yesterday. An unknown person entered the home of Susan and Steven
Gohr and removed six rifles as well as a compound bow before leaving the
scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Scott Bauer at
the Coudersport State Police Barracks.

State Police are looking into an incident of criminal trespass and a theft
in the area.
A Smethport man reported someone came onto his property on Irons Hollow and
opened the door of his vehicle. Nothing was removed or damaged in the
incident.
Also, a .357 snub-nosed handgun was stolen from a residence in Dagus Mines
sometime this month.

State Police have made three arrests recently for incidents of burglary and
theft that occurred in August.
18-year old Gerald Lewis of Emporium faces charges that include burglary,
criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property for a burglary at the
Emporium Presbyterian Church. Lewis also faces charges of theft from a motor
vehicle for an incident involving ATA buses parked in Emporium, where money
was stolen and the buses were damaged.
18-year old Jesse Shields of Westport has also been charged for the thefts
from the ATA buses and faces charges for a burglary at Brown's Ice Cream
Store.
19-year old Steven Crespo of Emporium was also arrested and charged for the
ice cream store burglary.

Cattaraugus County is urging for a federal investigation into gas prices.
A Resolution from the Finance Committee suggests companies selling to retail
gasoline dealers in Catt County have inflated the prices.

A Hazel Hurst woman was injured in a Hamlin Township Crash.

19-year-old Lisa Luff lost control on a curve, rolling her Ford Ranger
completely over.
The young woman was taken to Kane Community Hospital for treatment.

Police say speeding played a factor in the accident.
Luff, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected through the window

Coudersport Borough Council made a decision this week that eased the burden
of a few spring and well owners.

Coudersport residents living within 150 feet of the town's water system, and
using springs or wells, can tap in to the system without a fee.

The well and spring owners will not be allowed to stay connected to their
owner water source.

The decision to waive the Tap in fee did relieve residents who over a year
ago, demanded the right to continue to use their own private water systems.

A Kane woman entered a guilty plea for a February incident. 22-year-old
Amanda Perry took a check belonging to someone else. Police also determined
Perry to be in possession of syringes, heroin, and a pipe.

High Energy Prices will have a huge impact on the budgets of needy families
all across the country, including McKean County.

Representative Martin Causer says needy families can seek help from the
LIHEAP program to receive vouchers for home heating oil.

As for the projected increases in gas prices, its impact on families
receiving assistance from the state could be devastating.

At this time, there are no programs to assist in the rising gas prices.

More families will be in need than ever before thanks to this years high
fuel prices.

Causer says the state legislature may look at income guidelines for
assistance programs when they resume session.

State Police across the area have been busy.

* Officers are searching for a thief that made off with a donation jar from
the Brandy Camp United Methodist Church.

* A Genesee woman has been charged with harassment for touching a juvenile
in an unwelcome manner.

* And a 16 year old Coudersport girl rolled her car onto it's roof while
trasnportig two thirteen year old girls in Hebron Township. The 16 year old
lost control while trying to miss a deer.

* A residence in Port Allegany was burglarized last week. Someone broke in
and stole a glass bank with $120 in change.

* Community Resources of Erie was the victim of theft earlier this year as
two known suspects were paid for a week of work they did not earn.

* 250 pounds of ginseng was stolen from a property in Annin Township. The
ginseng was valued at $15,000.

A Ulysses woman reports someone stole a handgun from her home. Helen
Matthews reported the .22 caliber H and R Handgun sometime between May and
Tuesday.

State Police responded to a residence in Hector Township after Kevin Kulish
reported a burglary. Unknown suspects made off with 15 dollars in state
quarters, 3 handheld radios, 2 class rings, and a digital camera, along with
other items. The Total value of the burglarized items is at $3,716.

My wife's sister is having a baby... right now actually.

We made the trek from Bradford back to Roulette to do the baby shower, and so she could be there while her sister's baby is born.


As I passed the "ABC" on Route 6, and saw all the green leaves in that familiar valley, just waiting for the signal to burst into colors of flame, I could smell the Allegany, and see the corn stalks waving, and hear the SILENCE of my small town.

I love my job, I love my house, but Bradford will never be Roulette.

The sound of neighbors, and tires slapping pavement, and air conditioners and heaters from the hospitals, and industrial sites breating in fresh air, and blowing out oil smoke....

How I miss this place. I took the kids down to "Date's Hole" to skip stones just moments ago. I watched all the old timers sipping their coffee at the country store early this morning...


For most people, they say you "can't go home again."

Well, I plan to.

And if you keep reading this site, and if I can convince the business people in town that it's worth it to advertise with us, hopefully, I'll be back.

Love to all of you, from Roulette, to Emporium, to Austin, to Port Allegany, and Crosby, and Coudersport, and Galeton, and Smethport, and as far as Iraq, and Alaska, and Canada and New Mexico, and every other place where people love to hear the news from the homeland.

Thanks for reading.... keep spreading the word.


-:Josh:-