February 2025

We at the PCSA experienced a remarkable turnout on Saturday, February 22nd, for the Vintage Oval Races. The weather conditions were ideal. We were pleased to have a sizable audience watching from the fence. The group of individuals dedicated to preserving this sport are truly exceptional people on and off the race track.

We at the PCSA would like to thank everyone that help us pull off another great event.

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Coming off the first back-to-back 30-win seasons in program history and being the defending United East Conference champion, the standard is high for the Pennsylvania College of Technology softball team.

“We look to have another successful year in the United East. Winning championships will always prove to be very difficult, but it will continually be our end goal. I expect to remain very competitive throughout conference play and be working toward returning to the NCAA tournament,” coach Angela Stackhouse said.

The Wildcats open their season opener at 1 p.m. on Saturday at first-time opponent Messiah University.

Penn College returns several veteran players who helped last year’s squad go 30-12 overall and 20-6 in all United East games (15-5 in the UE regular season), including junior catcher Lexi Snyder of Hegins, sophomore outfielder Grace Lorson of Jersey Shore, senior outfielder Madison Herriman of Danville and senior pitcher Mackenzie Weaver of Montoursville.

To become a certified pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania, passing a written exam is required. This exam will be offered at the Penn State Extension office, 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Coudersport on Tuesday, March 4^th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Anyone interested in either a private applicator license or a commercial/public applicator license should:

1. Register to take the exam at the PA Plants Certification Exam search page https://www.paplants.pa.gov/PesticideApplicator/ExamSearch.aspx or contact Jay Bagley at 717-731-2463.

2. On the day of the exam, make sure you bring the following:

• Government issued photo identification, i.e., driver’s license or two other forms of identification, such as a government issued document with signature (social security card, green card) or a document with name and address (utility bill, tax statement, personal check).
• #2 pencil and paper
• Private applicator packet – (private applicators have open book exams. Exam proctors have the right to review and reject all materials brought into the exam.)
• A simple calculator for math questions – phones are not allowed in the exam room
• Payment (there is only a fee for commercial and public applicator exams)
• Business license numbers if business is currently licensed

For more information, please contact the Penn State Extension office at 814-274-8540 x 102.

The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will continue during the week of March 3 with the following events:

• Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford: Monday, March 3, 9-11 a.m.
• Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse: Tuesday, March 4, 9-11 a.m.
• Austin Borough Office, 21 Turner St., Austin: Wednesday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Coudersport Senior Center, 165 Route 6 West, Coudersport: Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. to noon.

The service is free, and no appointment is required.  

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older. This year’s income limit is $46,520 for both homeowners and renters; be sure to exclude 50% of Social Security or railroad retirement income. The maximum rebate is $1,000.

To file for the rebate, residents must have the following documentation to allow claims to be processed:

• Renters will need a 2024 PA Rent Certificate, completed by their landlord, or statement from HUD office; 2024 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate.
• Homeowners will need proof of 2024 paid property taxes to their county, municipality and school district; 2024 proof of income, such as Social Security/Disability Form 1099, employment W-2, Pension/Retirement Form 1099 and Interest/Dividends Form 1099; and a driver’s license or photo identification. Some may also need to bring a death certificate, life lease or deed.

Applicants who wish to receive their rebates through direct deposit should bring a check for account information. If not, paper checks will be mailed. Disbursements should begin after July 1.

Assistance is also available at Causer’s offices in Bradford (78 Main St., 814-362-4400), Coudersport (279 Route 6 West, Office 2, 814-274-9769) or Kane (54 Fraley St., 814-837-0880). Residents may also apply online at mypath.pa.gov.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling team takes six ranked matmen into this weekend’s NCAA Division III Region 2 Championship at Lycoming College. Matches begin at 10 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

“I am pleased with how our regular season went. We battled some injury and sickness, as does any other team, but have come through on the other side and are set for a great run at regionals,” first-year coach Dalton Rohrbaugh said.

“The big highlight of our season was our first Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference title, which was won in dominating fashion with eight out of the 10 champions being from Penn College,” Rohrbaugh said of his squad’s 4-0 AMCC and 7-2 overall dual match season.

Alyssa Young is the Student of the Week for the week of February 24th, 2025. She is participating in the afternoon session of the Early Childhood Education program at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center. Alyssa is a senior enrolled at Smethport Area High School. Upon graduation, Alyssa plans to attend Wilson College for a degree in Early Childhood Education. 

Alyssa is currently working to gain her CDA, a national credentialing program sponsored by the Council for Professional Recognition. She plans on taking the CDA (Child Development Associate) in the next few months. She is volunteering in a clinical setting in the Port Allegany pre-K classroom to gain her required hours for her CDA. Alyssa enjoys working with the children, watching them grow academically, as well as watching them grow friendships with one another. She has been involved with the student committee at the Career and Technical Center as president in her first year. She was inducted into the National Technical Honors Society in the 2023-2024 school year. 

We look forward to her efforts paying off as she strives to attain her Child Development Associate credential in the near future. Alyssa was chosen because her instructor, Kim Mooney, does not ever remember a time when she did not complete her work, failed to inform her about changes in the schedule, and did not organize and take care of items in the classroom. She is pleasant and has always been very personable and thoughtful of others. She extends herself and knowledge by taking dual enrollment classes and by being a SkillsUSA competitor. 

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will host its first link and learn seminar of 2025, “Cybersecurity for nonprofit and small business,” on March 24 at 9 a.m. in The Hub.

This free, educational session is open to nonprofit staff and volunteers and will provide valuable insights into best practices for protecting businesses against cyber threats.

New this year, the session will be open to the small business community as well.

The seminar will feature cybersecurity and IT experts, including Jim Finch, president and owner of Acme business; Dominic Rogers, vice president and director of information technology at Cutco Corporation; and Patrick Rost, founder of InfoSecurity Blueprint, LLC.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Josh Bizzak out of Wilcox and Paul Costanzo from Ridgway helped fill out a busy last day at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap by bringing in foxes to the weigh station.

Josh Bizzak hunts with red lights, an electronic call, and shoots a .17 Hornet.  He harvested two gray foxes, both females, at 1:00 am Saturday morning.  One tipped the scale at 7.4# and the second one weighed 8.6#.  “I harvested one and was able to call the second one back,” said Josh.  Josh was hunting private lands in Elk County.  At a later stand in the morning, Josh was able to call in a 12.4# male near 4:30 am.

Paul Costanzo was hunting near Johnsonburg Friday evening and harvested two foxes on private lands in Elk County.  The female red fox weighed in at 9.4# and the female gray fox weighed in at 10.0#.  Both foxes were harvested with a .204 rifle, and Paul uses both electronic and hand calls.

Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be offering their 10-day coyote/crow hunt from August 28 thru 6:00 p.m. on September 6, bracketing Labor Day.

Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.