For two years and before his death nearly a year ago, Antis Township resident Bill Hughes dedicated his life to his community.
\nActing as township manager, Hughes started a number of projects aimed at making Antis a better place to live, work and play. He worked tirelessly on the road projects and put a great deal of time into the extension of sewer and water lines to residents who didn\u2019t live in the heart of the township.
\nHe also captured a number of grants that enabled the township to purchase new equipment for the Bellwood-Antis Park, begin a composting program and assist residents with leaf and brush removal.
\nPerhaps more importantly, Hughes was accomplishing something that has been absent in Northern Blair County for a good number of years \u2013 cooperation with neighboring communities.
\nIt\u2019s no secret that tensions run high between adjacent communities, and it was no different in Antis Township. But, according to Amato, Hughes was leaping those hurdles.
\n\u201cHe was great with the public relations and that really helped us here in Northern Blair County,\u201d said Amato. \u201cNot just us in Antis Township, but also all the residents in Logan Township, Tyrone Borough and Bellwood Borough.
\n\u201cThat\u2019s exactly what we need,\u201d Amato continued. \u201cWe need to get with these other communities like Bill did and get some of these problems figured out.\u201d
\nAccording to Amato, the supervisors have begun advertising the position in local newspapers. He said the salary range for the position is between $40,000 and $50,000 annually. He hopes the position is filled within 60 days.
\n\u201cBill started a lot of good projects that are being seen to completion right now,\u201d said Amato. \u201cMost are nearly complete, but there are still things to do.\u201d
\nRecently, the supervisors awarded paving bids in the amount of $247,504 to New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. for nine roads in the township.
\nRoads scheduled for paving in 2003 include North Second Street, Stetter Road, Bellmeade Drive, Hawthorne Drive, Parkway Drive, Alpine Drive, Findley Avenue in Pinecroft and Graham Drive in Riggles Gap.
\nThree other bids were also submitted but were rejected. These include: $282,823.25 by Glenn O. Hawbaker; $263,472 by HRI; and $260,278.40 by Granice Brothers.
\nAmato also noted the new bridge project at River Road is out for bid by Stifler McGraw.
\nWork on both projects will begin once the school buses stop running their routes \u2013 most likely in late May or early June.
\nAlso, Amato said Carbon Services Corp. was awarded a bid to remove a massive tire dump along Dan Beck Road. Supervisors estimate that about 5,000 tires are causing the eyesore and mosquito infestation.
\nAmato said the state Department of Environmental Protection funded project would be completed over the next couple months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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