Port Allegany Senior Center Honoring Veterans November 8th
November 2023
Oswayo Valley Memorial Library News
Closures: The Library will be closing on Wednesday, November 22nd at 1:30 pm and will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume regular hours on Friday, November 24th.
Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!
Library Photo Fundraiser: It is that time of year again! Come to the library and have your holiday photos taken on Saturday, November 4th, and Sunday, November 5th. The sitting fee is $20.00 and you will receive one 5×7 photo. After the first session, you will be contacted to come back to the library to review your photos and purchase any additional packages. Please stop in or call the library to sign up for your time slot! 814-697-6691
That’s My Pan! Fundraiser: That’s My Pan!® offers many personalized products including personalized cake pans & lids, cookie tins, coffee mugs, cutting boards, utensils, pet products, and more! Please visit http://www.thatsmypan.biz/oswayolibrary to choose from a variety of great items and support our fundraiser! Or place your order at the library. All orders must be prepaid. Check or cash is accepted at the library. Credit cards are accepted only online.
Scarlet Lily Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Class: Join us at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 pm to design and take home a floral centerpiece for your holiday table, to give to a hostess, or as a gift for a loved one. Limited spots are available and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Please stop in or call the library to sign up! 814-697-6691.
Thanksgiving Story Hour: Join us on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 pm for a Thanksgiving Story Hour with the Sun-Dance-Kids Farm. They will be bringing a special guest from their petting zoo with them! Please stop in or call the library to sign up! 814-697-6691
“Daycare” Story Hour: The library will have a story hour on Friday mornings from 10:00 am – 10:30 am for any children aged 3-5. Please call or stop in at the library if you plan on attending so we can plan accordingly for a craft/game after the story. 814-697-6691.
Medicare Open Enrollment: The Potter County Human Resources Office will be at the library on Tuesday, November 21st from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Stop in with any questions you may have.
The Book Discussion Group meets at the library on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The date for this month is November 9th. All are invited to participate. Books are provided by the Potter-Tioga Library System.
Stitch Together: Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlework, and chatting while you work? (Or chatting and not getting much of your project done?) Join us with your current projects on Thursday, November 2nd & 16th, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm and Saturday, November 11th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Website: You can search the card catalog by visiting our website at ovmlibrary.org. You can also log into your account and renew the books you have out or put a book on reserve.
Board of Directors Meeting: The monthly board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. The date for this month is November 16th. The public is encouraged to attend. *Please note this is a change for this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday.*
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4-H members from Potter County competed at the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show
Last weekend, seven 4-H members from Potter County competed at the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. They competed against members from across the state in 20 different classes after qualifying to participate in the event by placing in the top three in two events earlier this year. The Potter County 4-H program is extremely proud of their hard work and accomplishments with their horses this year!
Lucille Rutkowski-Hood with Star Lakes My Oh My and Huntin For Paradise: 5th in Miniature Horse Driving (Ages 8-13), 6th in Beginner Western Pleasure, and competed in Beginner Trail, Beginner Western Horsemanship, Miniature Horse in-Hand Trail (Ages 8-13), and Western Grooming and Showmanship (Ages 8-11)
Harriet Rutkowski-Hood with Stone Ridge Dust me with Diamonds and Docs Daffodil: 10th in Miniature Horse Driving (Ages 8-13) and competed in Beginner English Equitation, Beginner English Pleasure, and Miniature Horse in-Hand Trail (Ages 8-13)
Karleigh Smith with Lawrita: 8th in Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat (Ages 8-11)
Laci Clay with Tonto: 9th in Barrel Race Ponies (Ages 14-18) and competed in Raised Box Keyhole Ponies (Ages 14-18)
Savannah Kio with Myrtle: 9th in Open Trail Horses (Ages 8-13) and competed in Western Horsemanship (Ages 12-14) and Ranch Riding (Ages 8-13)
Ava Kio with Missy: Beginner Western Pleasure
Elizabeth Freeman with Miss Molly and Ring of Fire: Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat (Ages 12-14), Hunter Under Saddle Ponies, Miniature Horse Jumping (Ages 14-18)
Potter County Farmers Market Saturday, November 4th
The fall Potter County Farmers Market will be indoors at 114 North Main Street, Coudersport across from the Riley Gallery, every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. The next market will be this Saturday, November 4th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
Good news! We now have a confirmed fall and winter market location. It is in the store front where the Blue Daffodils was located. It is 114 North Main Street, Coudersport across from the Riley Gallery. The fall market begins the first Saturday in November, from 10 am to 2 pm, until the week before Christmas. Then we change our schedule to the winter market, first Saturday each month of January, February, March, and April.
* 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]
REUNING & BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be there with cider.
CARD CREEK will be at the market November 4th at the indoor location. Artisan Breads, pepperoni bread, sunflower seed bread, sweet treats, fresh brown eggs, more. Any requests please let me know. netrabaker@hughes.net Cell text 814-598-0649
Think About It
Heaven Bound
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
I heard a story the other day about a man who died and went to heaven. At the gate sat Peter who told the man that he needed 1000 points to get into Heaven. Since the man had done many good things in his life, he wasn’t too concerned with the point system. After all, he thought, he was better than most. So he started, “I’ve been married for 48 years and I never cheated on my wife or even had a thought for another woman.” “Very good” said Peter, “That will be two points”. The man went on to report that he gave over ten percent of his income to charity. Again Peter said that was good and awarded him another two points. Getting a little flustered, the man shared that he had volunteered for several national disasters in both time and money. Peter again praised him for the great work he had done and awarded him four points. At that point the man threw up his hands in utter frustration and declared, “At this rate I’m going to need the grace of God”. Peter excitedly responded, “That’s it, now you have your 1000 points, enter on in for the place that’s been prepared for you.”
Sadly, many attempt to please God by doing good things. But if that were the case, if you could earn your way, Jesus Christ died for nothing. But that’s not what the Bible teaches. It stated that there are none righteous and that all have sinned and fallen short of His glory, (Romans 3:23). Try as we might, we will never be good enough. Salvation is always about the grace of God, not the works of man.
But is life about just about heaven? I think not. Life is about now, today. Those who have placed their faith in God are to live out their lives today in the power of that faith. That means facing all that life has to throw at us in a manner that points others to that faith. I’m not to live my life in a vacuum sequestered away on some mountain top. Instead, I’m to be a disciple living my life through His power. Think about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
Top freezer refrigerators starting at $599…top load washers and dryers starting at $499….
Lumber… plywood….
Foam board insulation sheets (4×8) … starting @ $17.50…
Save money and make the drive to Galeton!
Vote Ashley Gledhill For Potter County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
I would like to take the time, once again to thank everyone that came out to cast their votes in the May primary election, this allowed me to secure my place as your nominee for Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. As a Potter County native, I have a deep love for this community, and I look forward to becoming your next Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. I ask for your continued support and vote in the upcoming general election on November 7, 2023.
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Austin Ambulance to VFW
At 8:30 PM on Thursday, Austin Ambulance has been dispatched to the Austin VFW for a person fallen outside with a head injury.
Thomas E. Tiemissen, 63, of Emporium, PA
Thomas E. Tiemissen, 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Thursday (November 2, 2023) morning following a lengthy illness.
He was born January 23, 1960 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada a son of the late Peter M. and Bernadette Tiemissen. On January 17, 1987 he married Jeanette Celinski, who survives.
Tom enjoyed working on cars, online gaming with his friends, helping anyone who needed help and listening to music. Most of all he loved spending time with his loving wife Jeanette.
Light Smoke At Chapel Ridge
At 8:22 PM on Thursday, Bradford & Derrick City Fire Depts. have been dispatched to Chapel Ridge for an activated fire alarm. Calls from the facility report light smoke in a section of the facility.
Vehicle Fire In Ceres Twp.
On November at 6:29 pm Shinglehouse Fire Dept. was dispatched 964 Rt. 44 for a vehicle fire in a field.
Potter County Jail Board November 3rd Meeting Postponed
Potter County Jail Board has postponed its Nov. 3, 2023, public business meeting due to schedule conflicts and lack of a quorum. The new date for this meeting is November 17, 2023 at noon. In the meantime, those with questions or comments about the jail can submit them to the board through a dedicated email address, pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net.
Mary Lee Vollmer, 85, of 106 Jackson Road, St. Marys, PA
Mary Lee Vollmer, 85, of 106 Jackson Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her son’s residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.
Cynthia L. Ford, 69, of Ridgway, PA
Cynthia L. Ford, 69, of Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.
She was born on January 3, 1954, in Kane, a daughter of the late David and Donna Allen Zimmerman.
On October 14, 1995, she married Robert W. Ford who survives.
Cynthia was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Johnsonburg. She worked for Community Nurses, retiring this year after 25 years of service.
William Harvey Glendinning, 70, of Bradford, PA
William Harvey Glendinning, 70, of Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 21, 1953, in Olean, NY, he was a son of the late Johanna (Metcalf) Walsh.
Bill was a 1971 graduate of Olean High School.
On September 12, 1992, in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, he married Jayne (Callahan) Glendinning who survives.
Bill worked for Olean Wholesale, Raab Supply, B & B Electric, Hull Electric, and Rexel, prior to retiring.
Port Allegany Ambulance to East Cutler Road
At 3:28 PM on Thursday, Port Allegany ambulance has been called to East Cutler Road for an asthma attack.
Wellsville/Willing Dispatched For Structure Fire on SR 19
At 3:22 PM on Thursday, Several Fire Companies have been dispatched to a structure fire at 1942 SR 19.
Lois E. Covert, 97, formerly of Wellsboro, PA
Lois E. Covert, 97, formerly of Wellsboro, PA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Albion, PA, surrounded by family.
She was born January 27, 1926, in Wellsboro to Gilbert C. and Ethel J. (Knapp) Stock. She worked at Osram in Wellsboro, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed cooking and being with family.
James R. Petzold 90, of Port Allegany, PA
PORT ALLEGANY, PA— James R. Petzold 90, of Port Allegany, passed away peacefully on Monday (Oct. 30, 2023) while visiting his family in Tioga Center, NY. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 8, 1932, in Johnsonburg, PA, he was the son of Emil John Petzold and Anna Marie Johnson Petzold. He was the youngest of four siblings. He graduated from Johnsonburg High School, class of 1950. In 1956 he graduated from Clarion State Teachers College. In 1964 he completed his Masters of Education degree at Penn State University.
While living in Johnsonburg, before college, he worked at the co-op Nelson’s Grocery Store, B & O Railroad and William Pontiac. After college he served on active duty with the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959. After service in the U.S. Navy, he accepted a position with the Port Allegany School District and taught Physics and Mathematics. He retired in 1993 after 33 years of teaching.
In 1958, he married Marjorie Jean Daum in the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Oil City, PA. Jim and Marge were both members of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church where Jim was active as a Sunday School teacher, Choir member and Trustee. Jim was also a member of the Port Allegany Garden and Carver’s Club, Meals on Wheels volunteer and Webelos Den Leader.
James M. “Jim” Gausman, 89, of Ridgway, PA
James M. “Jim” Gausman, 89, of Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Home, RIdgway.
Christine M. “Chrissy” Bagley, 73, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, PA
St. Marys, PA—Christine M. “Chrissy” Bagley, 73, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, PA passed away at Pinecrest Manor on October 30, 2023, with her family by her side following a brief illness.
She was born on May 28, 1950 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late J. Marshall and Helen Dippold Bagley.
Chrissy attended the St. Marys Area High School and was a member of the St. Marys Church. She was a previous member of the Christain Fellowship Association and had been active in the Cursillo. Chrissy was also a member of the Elk and Cameron County Spark Club, where she enjoyed the friends she made over the years.
Penn College wrestling in the national spotlight
With a returning lineup that includes the program’s first national qualifier, Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling coach Pankil Chander describes this year’s team as “competitive, deep and young” as the Wildcats enter the season nationally ranked among NCAA Division III schools for the first time in program history.
“We have nearly doubled the roster size from last season,” Chander said. “In the first tournament of 2022, we weighed in 14 guys. In the first tournament of 2023 this weekend (Friday and Saturday at the Ithaca Invitational), we’re weighing in 30. We currently have 34 on the roster with only three seniors and significant depth at five out of our 10 weights, while still a bit top-heavy at the other five.
“The depth has breaded more internal competition and that has elevated the intensity and competitiveness of our room. There are several weight classes where the margins are razor-thin between the number one, two and three guys. That’s a great recipe for success and having an intense training environment.
