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Bradford, PA — The American Refining Group – Our Legacy Fund committee is pleased to announce the launch of their first official grant cycle dedicated to supporting and empowering nonprofit organizations through strategic financial contributions. The mission is to foster impactful social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability within our communities, and identify unmet needs to ensure communities can thrive, by partnering with nonprofits that demonstrate effective solutions to critical issues.

Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2024. This grant is offering up to $100,000 worth of funding with individual grants valued up to $10,000. There are three basic grant types

open for eligibility and to meet the specific needs of the community which include Small/Simplegrants, Emergency grants, and Large Namesake grants. Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2024.

The application process will be administered by the McKean County Community Foundation, a nonprofit grantmaking organization that works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals while enhancing the quality of life for people in our region. Grants are available to any school, municipality, faith-based or nonprofit 501c3 organization that serves our communities.

Grant requests can be submitted online through McKean County Community Foundation at https://mckeancountyfoundation.org. If you see a need within the community, please don’t hesitate to contact the McKean County Community Foundation or American Refining Group – Our Legacy Fund via email at ARG-OurLegacyFund@amref.com.

You can also find more information on Facebook at ARG – Our Legacy Fund.

On Saturday, October 26th, 2024, Coudersport Rotary Club hosted its annual Halloween Parade – a tradition that has been ongoing for over 90 years! As always, the costumes were adorable, scary, and very, very original! Led by the Coudersport High School Marching Band, children and families walked from 3rd Street by the Courthouse Square and finished at the Gunzburger building to receive prizes and candy bars. Thank you to all the participants as well as the Coudersport Police and Fire Departments for making the Parade a success!

Boys and their toys!!! 

Kevin and Patty Dusenbury and “The Boys” of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, announce that the Gift of Memory Program, which benefits Potter County’s Christmas House, is now underway for the 24th year!!  Through Dusenbury’s business, local residents can contribute presents in memory of their deceased loved ones to the Christmas House, which distributes gifts to over 1,200 Potter County children and elderly during the holidays.  In the past 23 years, gifts too numerous to count were collected at the funeral home and presented to the Christmas House for distribution to needy families.  Those wishing to make donations of new, unwrapped toys or gifts can call Dusenbury at 814-697-6570.

We are starting our program early to be able to have distribution to the recipients as early as possible.  Donations will be collected until Friday, December 6, 2024.

MEGA BRIDAL BLOWOUT SALE!! Over 100 Bridal Gowns, many NWT. Racks of $50, $100 and $150.  Other 25% to 50% off.  Sizes 0-30.. Sale dates November 1- December 20.  Sew Much More 127 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA.  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5; Wednesday 9-3.  Or by appointment.  814-335-8681    Hurry in for best selection.

Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee

Job Announcement: Outreach and Communications Advisor

The Potter County Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Outreach and Communications Advisor. The position will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a probationary period of six months. The purpose of this position is to oversee the general planning, development, and direction of all communications of the District. Coordinate programs, social media, news releases, and other forms or publication to build and sustain a positive image of the District in the public. The qualified applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to obtain required clearances, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates are preferred to have a degree in an Environmental Field (Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, etc.), Communications, Public Relations, or another related field. The position involves extensive contact, both by phone and in person, with a variety of District customers and partners. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, a pleasant disposition, be courteous, and detail oriented. Tasks will be assigned and supervised by the District Manager per program needs.

The salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry or

national origin.

Contact the Potter County Conservation District for an employment application and full job description at 814-320-4012, or at j.childs@pottercd.com

Deadline for cover letter, application, and resume is November 30th, 2024. Please send a cover letter, application, and resume to:

Jason Childs

Potter County Conservation District

107 Market Street

Coudersport, PA 16915

or

j.childs@pottercd.com

PCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the PCCD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Smoker Logging kicking off the fundraiser for one of the most popular events in Cameron County. Steven Smoker one of the founders of the company loved fireworks. His brothers, Jack and George have donated four truckloads of firewood.

The firewood fundraiser will raise funds for the yearly Cameron County Fireworks which will be held July 5, 2025. The drawing will be held on the one year anniversary of Steven’s death, December 19 at 4pm. Tickets for the drawing can be purchased for $5.00 each at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office at 24 West Fourth Street. Phone orders will be accepted at 814-486-4314.

The Cameron/Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force is Collaboratingwith Author/Artist John Schlimm on His New Artist’s Book “988/END THE STIGMAS”to Launch a Year-Long, Regional Awareness Campaignfor the 988 National Suicide & Crisis

The Cameron/Elk Suicide Prevention Task Force is collaborating with international award-winning author, artist, advocate, and educator John Schlimm to launch a year-long awareness campaign throughout Cameron and Elk Counties for the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Arthur W. Lovel, 95, of Rauber Street, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. James Hospital in Hornell. He was born July 20, 1929, in Sabinsville, PA, the son of the late John Edwin Sr. and Viola Etta (Thompson) Lovell. On February 14, 1953, in Harrison Valley, PA, he married Loretta Mae Stone, who predeceased him on May 4, 2018.

Art was raised in Harrison Valley and was a Harrison Valley High School graduate. From 1951 to 1953 he honorably served with the United States Army, during the Korean War. After his service, he continued his education at St. Bonaventure University, earning his bachelor’s degree in business. He found his career at Air Preheater for 32 years, retiring in 1986. Outside of his employment, he was a previous 50-year member of the Christian Temple, attended the United Methodist Church, and was a recent convert of Catholicism; he was also a member of the Wellsville Lions Club and VFW. With Loretta, he was an avid member of the Family Campers and RVers Organizations, including P.A.L.s, 39ers, and Top the Hill Chapters. He was a life-long history buff and would read any-and-everything to do with War History.

Three pantry volunteers & Lions Club members presented Carol Hribar, Assistant Director of the Alliance Food Pantry, with a check for $300 to purchase turkeys to distribute to pantry clients along with a bag filled with Thanksgiving dinner fixings throughout the month of November.  The Alliance Food Pantry was created in 1998 as a ministry to provide tangible resources to those in need within the local community.  Since that time, the pantry has served thousands of families with food assistance and prayer support.   The pantry is located at 1 Avenue A, Coudersport, PA 16916.  Feel free to contact the Alliance Food Pantry with any questions by email at alliancefoodpantry@gmail.com or by phone at (814) 274-8661 or on our Facebook Page. 

Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee

MEGA BRIDAL BLOWOUT SALE!! Over 100 Bridal Gowns, many NWT. Racks of $50, $100 and $150.  Other 25% to 50% off.  Sizes 0-30.. Sale dates November 1- December 20.  Sew Much More 127 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA.  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5; Wednesday 9-3.  Or by appointment.  814-335-8681    Hurry in for best selection.