2024
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, July 19th
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, July 19th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the Farmers Market goes indoors for the winter 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]
QUIET ACRES will be at market Friday, weather permitting, with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – NEW Stauffer’s cornmeal,Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) and buckwheat flour for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes as well as Brinser’s Best Cornmeal. On the craft side: NEW rope coasters, trivets, trinket bowls and baskets. We will also have upcycled braided rugs/runners/mug rugs of all sizes as well as aprons for all occasions, for kids and adults including summer sports teams. Orders are welcome – you can choose your fabric, color, size and shape. We accept cash payments. You can contact us at QuietAcresPortAllegany@gmail.com
MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender at the Market this week. ACCEPTING FMNP CHECKS. Bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini Squash, Candy Onions, Leeks, Hungarian Hot peppers & Sugar Snap Peas. KNIFE SHARPENING WHILE YOU SHOP OTHER VENDERS.
JULIE BENNETT will be attending this week. I will have dish scrubbies, washcloths, cute crochet animals, slippers, and handmade earrings. I accept cash. Questions or special orders, you can contact me by call/text 814-989-0413, or by email julieb3440@gmail.com. Thank you!
JOANIE’S APIARY plans on setting up at market this week. I will have all Raw local honey. Some will be unfiltered, just fresh honey. I will have beeswax products, including my hand creams, wood polish and candles. I will also have my corn heating pads. Cash, checks or credit cards accepted. TOM AND LUCY HOPPE will have their creamed honey and cinnamon creamed honey at the same table as Joanie’s Apiary.
FOX & FERN CO. will be attending the market this week. We will have unique and common potted houseplants for sale along with ready-to-plant succulents. We will also be offering ceramic pot drainage hole drilling on site. Snake plants are 25% off this week while supplies last! We accept cash, checks or credit cards. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555867491704&mibextid=LQQJ4d
DIXON DESIGNS will be there with handcrafted jewelry. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings. Stuff for the little ones also. Most jewelry $5.00 each and children’s items $1.00. Accepting cash only.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there!
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market on July 19. A variety of artisan and loaf breads will be available. Sweet treats choices will also be on the table for you as well as jams and jellies made from local fruit. If you ever have any requests please message or text me. netrabaker2@gmail.com Or 814-598-0649 text or call. Stop at the market to meet all vendors.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants. We will have Romaine Lettuce, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Cabbage, Beets, Snap Peas, Dragon’s Tongues Beans, and Haricot Verts and Velour (French Green and Purple Beans). And we will have Basil plants. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender this week, bringing a new collection of hand woven alpaca scarves, hand knit hats, mitts, headbands and assorted alpaca apparel. Variety and sizes of alpaca socks, beautiful variety of yarns and rovings. Gather supplies for winter projects now or select one of a kind alpaca gifts for Christmas. Accepting credit cards. https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook
Gary E. Miller, Sr., 77, of 1222 East Main Street, Bradford, PA
Gary E. Miller, Sr., 77, of 1222 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Bradford Manor.
Born on August 4, 1946, in Kane, he was a son of the late Frank J. Miller and Phyllis J. (Stoddard) Miller. He was a 1964 graduate of Smethport High School.
On July 15, 1964, he enlisted into the United States Navy and remained in service for three and a half years, serving as an E4, before being honorably discharged on August 3, 1967.
On November 29, 1969, in Bradford, Gary married Linda (Cramer) Miller, who passed away on August 16, 2016.
MorePriscilla H. “Sibby” Lenze, 84, of Johnsonburg, PA
Priscilla H. “Sibby” Lenze, 84, of Johnsonburg and the wife of Mark Lenze of Shadows of the Past, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Jean M. Burfield, 92, of Emporium, PA
Jean M. Burfield, 92, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Wednesday evening (July 17, 2024) following a brief illness. She was born February 10, 1932 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Stewart Schreffler. She married the late James Burfield with whom she shared many years of marriage together before his death.
In Jean’s younger years she worked at Sylvania, Northern Tier and at RaCoh. She was an avid hunter having hunted from age 12 until she was 72. She also enjoyed watching all types of wildlife in her yard. She was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Emporium Fire Department and the Driftwood Senior Center.
Jean is survived by a son, James Burfield, Jr. (Shannon), Emporium; daughter, Lona Klase (Danny), Duncannon; son, Jeffrey Burfield, Emporium and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MoreShirley D. Feidler, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 602 South Michael Street, St. Marys, PA.
Shirley D. Feidler, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 602 South Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Kenneth J. Schwentner, 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 288 Brandy Camp Circle, Ridgway, PA.
Kenneth J. Schwentner, 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 288 Brandy Camp Circle, Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Elk Haven.
He was born April 11, 1931, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Irene Herbstritt Schwentner. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1950. He worked in retail most of his life and retired from Burke’s Home Center in 1993.
On May 16, 1953, in Holy Cross Church in Brandy Camp, Ken married the late Helen F. Kline, who preceded him in death on May 13, 2009.
MoreCell Phone Reported Crash
On July 18 at 10:34 pm Wellsboro and Morris were dispatched for an automated cell phone reported crash. All units recalled the cell phone was dropped there was no crash.
Camp On Fire In Shinglehouse
On July 18, at 6:40 pm Shinglehouse Fire Dept. was dispatched to 33 Hickory Ln for a structure fire. This is a fully involved camp on fire the building is empty. This is now a second alarm fire
One Vehicle Crash In Keating Twp.
On July 18, at 4:23 pm Austin was dispatched to the Gardeau Rd. for a single vehicle crash
Vehicle In The Water On The Brook Land Rd.
On July 18, at 4:20 pm Galeton and Ulysses were dispatched to 587 S. Brook Land Rd. for a one vehicle crash. The vehicle is in the water
Construction Project Continues in Mansfield Borough, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a two-year construction project continues on Route 6 and Main Street (Route 2005) in Tioga County.
The Week of Monday, July 22
The contractor will continue rehabilitation work on the bridge that carries Route 6 over the Tioga River. Work includes repair of the sub-structure, deck repairs, and epoxy overlay.
Long-Term Detour
Route 6 will remain closed to westbound traffic at the intersection of Main Street.
ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL TO OPEN 18TH SEASON WITH ORCHESTRA CONCERTS THIS FRIDAY, JULY 19 AT MANSFIELD, THIS SATURDAY, JULY 20 AT CORNING AND FREE POPS CONCERT THIS SUNDAY, JULY 21 AT WELLSBORO
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Stephen Gunzenhauser (shown) is the founder and producer of the Endless Mountain Music Festival and is conducting the orchestra for the first three performances of the 2024 Season.
Maestro Stephen Gunzenhauser and the Festival Orchestra are opening the Endless Mountain Music Festival’s 2024 17-Day Season with three performances this weekend.
The orchestra and pianist Jeffrey Biegel are performing the Pennsylvania premiere of Peter Boyer’s new “Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” at 7 p.m. this Friday, July 19 in Steadman Theatre at Commonwealth University in Mansfield and the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” written 100 years ago in 1924 by George Gershwin at 7 p.m. this Saturday, July 20 at the Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium.
In celebration of the 100th birthday of “Rhapsody in Blue,” Biegel created the Rhapsody National Initiative project and titled the new work a “Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” for Peter Boyer to compose. Inspired by Gershwin’s masterpiece, Boyer wrote the new work for piano and orchestra. Over the next three years, Biegel will be performing it with orchestras in all 50 states.
Opening night at Mansfield, the orchestra will also play Bach’s “Suite No. 3” Creston’s “Dance Overture” and Cowell’s “Symphony No. 13, Madras,”
At the Corning concert, “Happy Birthday, Gershwin,” the orchestra will also perform Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2” and Tsontakis’ “Laconika.”
At 2:30 p.m. this Sunday, July 21, the EMMF orchestra will present the Neil Diamond to Funk Pops Concert at the Wellsboro High School Auditorium at 227 Nichols Street in Wellsboro. It’s free. Featured will be a selection of popular favorites from “East St. Louis Blues” and “Also Funk Zarathustra” to “Sweet Caroline,” “What a Wonderful World” and “YMCA.” Clarinetist Trina Gross and the orchestra will perform John Williams’ “Viktor’s Tale.”
At 8 p.m. this Sunday, July 21 is the free “EMMF Brass under the Stars!” concert at Cherry Springs State Park’s Astronomy Observation Field by the telescope domes. The concert will be a mix of traditional brass quintet music followed by arrangements by pop artists, including Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, and Freddie Mercury. Performing will be Rebecca Dodson-Webster on French horn; Brian Strawley, Josh Carr and Brian Rodriguez on trumpet; Kevin Ladd on tuba; Alexander Walden on trombone; and Jason Mathena on percussion. Stargazing with telescopes and a laser-guided Night Sky Tour will follow. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coats as it gets chilly after dark. Preregister online for this free program at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park/calendar or call 814-435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.
FREE INTERACTIVE EMMF INSPIRATION CONCERTS ARE ON MONDAY, JULY 22, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 AND MONDAY, JULY 29
Members of the 2024 Endless Mountain Music Festival Orchestra are presenting five free interactive EMMF Inspiration Concerts for children and adults, families and senior citizens, according to Coordinator Melanie Mashner.
The musicians will share special performances of recognizable tunes from movies, video games and written by popular artists; demonstrate the instruments they play and talk about the different sections of the orchestra, including strings — violins, violas, cellos, double basses and harp; woodwinds — flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons; and brass — trumpets, French horns, trombones, and tubas.
More!! LIFE is actually a SPIRITUAL battle of WILLS !! By Roland Maxwell
!! LIFE is actually a SPIRITUAL battle of WILLS !!
By Roland Maxwell, humble and thankful servant of our Lord and Saviour.
Our HEART is where our power is. We control that power with our MINDS, though our (lost)WILL. Among the things that control our (lost)WILL are our morals, ethics, ideologies and fears that we have been indoctrinated with, peer influence, and our dreams. These are among the very CORE PRINCIPLES that make a human, a human, and they represent our character, or souls. So, our (lost)WILL is really who we are, if you have ever wondered “WHO AM I”, well, our (lost)WILL is the basic answer, but there are also two other SPIRITUAL influences, from outside us, that also effect “WHO WE ARE”, and they are the Devil’s (evil)WILL and God’s (perfect)WILL.
That means that “WHO WE ARE” without God’s (perfect)WILL in the picture, is a struggle between our (lost)WILL and the Devil’s (evil)WILL. But through God’s grace (God’s supernatural help), we can have access to God’s (perfect)WILL, and then we can have opportunity to have God’s (perfect)WILL start becoming a DOMINATING force over the other WILLS, which are our (lost)WILL and the Devil’s (evil)WILL. We live without access to God’s (perfect)WILL by default though. To get access to God’s grace (supernatural help) and his (perfect)WILL, in order to get it to become the DOMINATING force in our lives, (if we truly want it to), is through realizing that our (lost)WILL doesn’t lead us in our best interests, or to eternal life, or free us from our bondage to sin.
When we realize that, and confess to our own hopelessness, repent of our ways to where our (lost)WILL has led us, accept God’s atonement for sin, which is Christ Crucified, and Make the Lord Christ Jesus our master. Then we can have access to God’s grace (supernatural help) and can become a servant of God’s (perfect)WILL. Amen
Please add that tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
Worthsmith – Eldred
Worthsmith – Bradford
Keystone – Eldred
Bradford Pipe -Bradford
Advanced Auto – Bradford
Little Mountain Winery -Duke Center
Rixford Well – Rixford
Jim Coast Sales – Duke Center
Smethport Gulf – Smethport
Costas – Smethport
Majestic Trails – Coleville
Armstrong Telephone – Duke Center
Quinn Audrey’s – Duke Center
Also from:
Earl Strait
Chris Schwab
Thomas Strait
Jessica Jones
Or any other member of the OTVFD.
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