September 2023

Fear

By

B.J. Knefley

Fear is one of those crippling emotions that can paralyze a person. It’s as old as Adam and Eve as Adam told God that he hid because he was afraid. Young children hide when they’ve done something that they believe they will be in trouble for. Fear of what’s going to happen.  One of my daughters hid in the doghouse because she’d slammed the glass sliding door so hard that it jumped out of the tracks. Fearful of what was going to happen, she hid. Although not happy about the door, it was comical and something we still laugh about.

We live in a time that fear is a common emotion. We’re fearful of what tomorrow is going to bring, the economy, the state of our world, loss of job and income, crime, the direction of our government, and what’s coming across our boarders. The greatest problem with all of this is not what is happening, but rather what we are told is happening. Go to any news site and you’ll find story after story that’s telling about some event as if it’s going to be happening in your back yard. It would appear that every person that crosses our boarders illegally is a criminal or some other sort of savory character. Our government officials are either the greatest ever elected or the worse. Your rights are intact or they’re about to be taken away. Individual freedoms are being taken away or they’re not. Sadly, one can gather story after story that will support or nullify your greatest fears. Conspiracy theories abound and are so numerous that sometimes it seems as though there are conspiracy theories for the original theory. Where does it end and how do we not fall into the trap of fear?

Personally, I believe that the greatest problem we have is what we are feeding our minds with. From the time we get up to the time we go to bed, social media is occupying our lives. Every news site promises to give you the correct and unbiased news of the world. That, filtered through our own beliefs and views creates quite a schizophrenic world. Perhaps, the greatest protection that one could employ against fear is to stay away from social media and the news. You might find that you sleep better. Think about it.

Bid Notice for Keating Township of Potter County

For Stone, Gravel and Salt Mix

Sealed proposals will be received by the Township of Keating, Potter County at 2964 SR 607, Austin, PA 16720 until 7:00 P.M. on Tues. October 2, 2023 for the following:

1.      Amount of 2000 tons more or less of 2A Gravel tailgated to Twp. Roads

2.      Amount of 2000 tons more or less of 2A Gravel Stockpiled at Twp. Building

3.      Amount of 2000 tons more or less of DSA Limestone tailgated to Twp. Roads

4.      Amount of 2000 tons more or less of DSA Limestone Stockpiled at Twp. Building.

5.     Amount of 2000 tons more or less of 2RC Gravel tailgated to Twp. Roads

6.     Amount of 2000 tons more or less of 2RC Gravel Stockpiled at Twp. Building

7.      Amount of 2000 tons more or less of #8 Grit Stockpiled at Twp. Building

8.     Amount of 2000 tons more or less of CINDERS stockpiled at the Twp. Building

9.     Amount of 2000 tons more or less of DSA Limestone tailgated to Twp. Roads with paver

10.   Amount of 2000 tons more or less of Flagstone tailgated to Twp. Roads with paver

11.   Amount of 2000 tons more or less of Flagstone stockpiled at the Twp. Building.

12.   Amount of 2000 tons more or less of 4-1 Sand/Salt Blend stockpiled at the Twp. Building.

Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality and approved by Penn Dot. All Envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside STONE BID. 

Contact Secretary at 1-814-647-8431 or by emailing keatingtwppotter@yahoo.com

The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals.

Keating Township Secretary, Sherry L. Clark

Keating Township of Potter County Stone Bid Opening Meeting & Regular Meeting Monday. October. 2, 2023 @ 7 P.M.

The Keating Township Supervisors of Potter County’s Regular Township meeting will be held at 7 P.M., Monday October 02, 2023 and will also be opening the Stone, Gravel and Salt Mix Bids, at 7 P.M. at the Township Building located at 2964 SR 607, Austin, PA 16720

Keating Township Secretary, Sherry L. Clark

 The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 15th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

 *  Market times have been established after many trial times over the years.  If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly.  They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

 *  If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

MIL-BEA FARMS will be at the Farmer’s Market this Friday.  We will have our homegrown, chemical free sweet corn, Fall silk flower arrangements and decor and Goat milk products.  We offer a bulk deal on sweet corn, if you buy 5 dozen or more, you get them for $4 a dozen.  This is a great way to get corn for parties, canning or freezing.  If you would like a bulk order, let us know ahead of time and we will have it ready for you.  Just email us at milbeafarms@gmail.com.  See you there!

WOOLEYLOT FARMS is bringing organically grown hardneck Garlic and a selection of potatoes: Murphies and French fingerlings. Cash is preferred but checks are acceptable.

MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender this Fri.  Bringing Tomatoes, Juliet Tomatoes, Chocolate Pear Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Acorn and Butternut Squash.   Accepting FMNP Checks.   A nice display of Rough Rider Brand Pocket Knives, and Knife Sharpening while you shop the other venders.

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, lip balm and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. 

MAHLON DAVENPORT is planning to attend the ‘market’ 9-15-23.

Look for new items each week.  I accept cash, check. or new orders. Mahlon

JOANIE’S APIARY will be at Market this week. (I will miss market on September 8th) Along with our usual Raw Local Honey I have a limited supply of comb honey . I will also have our beeswax products, hand cream and wood polish and 100% beeswax candles. Corn heating pads also. Honey candies (plain honey, honey & cinnamon and honey & lemon) will also be available. New recipe brochures have just arrived and are with every purchase upon request. If you can not make it to market you can always contact me at joaniesapiary@gmail.com to pick up my products at my home or at another location. All my products are also at the Artisan Center in Coudersport.

HOPPE RL HONEY FARMS creamed honey will be available to purchase at JOANIE’S APIARY table. NEW PRODUCT this week is our creamed honey with cinnamon. A great addition for your morning toast or muffin!!!

CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market on September 15. Artisan breads, savory and sweet breads. Tasty treats from our garden, and selections for your sweet tooth. Fresh brown eggs will be available from our cooler. If you request something this week or in the future please let me know. netrabaker@hughes.net 814-544-7313. Also available: Green Hill Sugar Shack Maple Syrup. Colorful mums from an Amish farm nearby. $7.50.