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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Habitat and Environmental Committee on Thursday, October 17, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m.  This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.​

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the Elm Street exit along Route 219 northbound in the City of Bradford will be closed to commercial vehicle traffic starting Monday, October 7. PennDOT said it is closing the exit to commercial vehicles to allow a contractor to complete structural repairs to a bridge spanning Route 4006 (Elm Street) near the off-ramp.

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.

Motorists are advised that emergency flood repairs continue on Route 287 in Pine and Cummings townships, Lycoming County.

The week of Monday, October 7, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O Hawbaker, will continue embankment and shoulder repairs at various locations on Route 287. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flaggers where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.

Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this emergency flood repair project. Work includes repairing shoulder/embankment erosion, R-8 rock slope and scour protection, shoulder backup and guiderail repairs at various locations along Route 287.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of October 7. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 246 at a bridge spanning Baker Run between the intersections of Baker’s Trestle Road and Maple Street in Otto Township. Monday, October 7, through Friday, October 11. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.

Don’t Give Up, Not Now, Not Ever

By

Pastor B.J. Knefley

In case you haven’t noticed, life can be difficult. Sometimes it feels as if we take one step forward and two back. We get through one trial and find ourselves facing another. How can this be? Why does this happen? Are we doing something wrong? 

Sometimes, when facing the difficulties of life we want to give up, throw in the towel. Don’t! Regardless of what you’re facing, no matter how hard the battle, don’t give up, keep fighting. Why? Simply because life is won in perseverance. What we often can’t see is that our victory is just around the corner. We may not see it, but it’s there we just need to hold on and not give up. 

I’ve had the experience of running several marathons and numerous smaller races. I remember the first 10K I ran at a 13 minute pace. Not impressive for some but it was a victory for me. My last 10K I ran at a 4:50 minute pace. I got there by pushing my limits and not giving up. Was it hard? You bet especially those interval work outs of sprinting from telephone pole to the next and then jogging the next one. I would do this for 5 miles and then take a slow jog home. Sometimes it hurt, but I had a goal, and I wasn’t willing to give up.

Perhaps the question for all of us relates to goals. Do you have any? Do we give up because we have no idea of our direction? Is life an aimless trek without any provisions or plan? For many, that is the crux of the problem. So, what is the next step?

My challenge is for each of us to find a purpose and start following after it. How? Identify one or two goals that are realistic and obtainable. Start with that. You might be surprised of with the results. Think about it.

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, October 4th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  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, 814-598-0649 netrabaker@hughes.net]

PATTY’S PRETTY CRAFTY will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, October 4th. I will have wreaths, gnomes, fall cutting board hangers, lanyard Keychains, pom pom gnomes,etc. I take cash and Venmo. You can contact me by email at pattysprettycrafty@gmail.com

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce.  We will have Lettuce Mix, Winter Squash, Fennel, Celery, Purple Kohlrabi,  Fresh Young Ginger, Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes. We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market Friday, October 4th. Breakfast bread, cheese garlic bread, pepperoni bread and rye bread has been requested. Something chocolate has been another popular request so chocolate sweets will be available. A few snacks and fresh brown eggs from our hen house will be available. I love requests for market day or anytime helps me know what you are tasting. netrabaker2@gmail.com Or

Text or call 814-598-0649 

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! We have something for everyone! 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! 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning to attend the market on Friday.  We will have a selection of goat milk based products available. We accept cash or card payments.  For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with $5 variety packs of mushrooms and microgreens. We accept cash and Venmo. To learn more about us visit: www.instagram.com/mill_creek_market   millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com Or contact us at: millcreekmarketpa@gmail.com 

MOUNTAIN VIEW SHEEP FARM will be attending the farmers market October 4 weather permitting. With hand woven wool blend shawls and scarves .   Also  lovely delicate designed, scented and fragrance free handmade sheep milk soaps  all from our own sheep.  Pa preferred and Juried. We accept cash, check and cards. Follow us on Facebook @mountainviewsheepfarm Or contact by email @ mountainviewsheepfarm@yahoo.com 

QUIET ACRES will be a vendor this Friday. We will have the full line of Haldeman Mills products from my brother’s mill in Lancaster County . We also have a large selection of handmade aprons , braided items and rope creations. We accept cash payments 

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender on Friday at the #PotterCoFarmersMarket in #Coudersport.  We will have a large selection of designs and sizes of ALPACA SOCKS, big variety of color and sizes of YARNS.   Lots of alpaca bears and key chains.   ROVINGS  for spinning or felting, alpaca  boot  insoles as well as HAND KNIT ALPACA APPAREL. Accepting Special orders and Credit cards 814-601-0049 . Not to early for Christmas shopping https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook

MIKE THOMPSON will be a vender this week. Bringing a large selections of Apples,  Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Tomatoes, Hot peppers, Sweet Peppers, Green Beans, Butternut Squash, Acorn Squash, Daikon Icicle Radishes, and Dill Weed. Knife sharpening while you shop the other venders or while you wait.   ACCEPTING FMNP CHECKS

The Potter County Jail Board public meeting originally set for Friday, Oct. 4, has been cancelled due to schedule conflicts. Next meeting of the board will be held at noon on Friday, Nov. 1, at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building auditorium. Telephone access will be available at 814-274-0844; PIN is #114477.

Board members are Commissioner Paul Heimel (chair), Sheriff Kevin Siska (vice chair), Commissioner Nancy Grupp, Judge Stephen Minor, District Attorney Andy Watson, and Commissioner Robert Rossman.

Those with questions or comments about the jail are reminded that they can submit them to the board through email sent to pcjailboard@pottercountypa.net.

Coudersport, Pennsylvania, October 3, 2024  — The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in Potter and Tioga counties to address flooding damages from Hurricane Debby.  ECP signup will begin on October 7, 2024, and end on December 6, 2024.

The following counties are eligible for ECP assistance: Potter and Tioga.

ECP helps you with the cost to restore the farmland to pre-disaster conditions. You may receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved restoration activity. Limited resource, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers may receive up to 90 percent cost-share. A 25 percent advance payment will be allowed for repair or replacement of fencing. The payment limitation for ECP is $500,000 per disaster, and the funds are limited to activities to return the land to the relative pre-disaster condition.

The approved ECP practices under this authorization include EC1-Removing Debris from Farmland, EC2 – Grading, Shaping, Releveling, or Similar Measures, EC3 – Replacing or Restoring Permanent Fences, EC4 – Restoring Conservation Structures and Other Installations, and EC7- Dairy Relocation

You must apply for assistance prior to beginning reconstructive work.  In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), FSA must complete an environmental compliance review prior to producers taking any actions. Submitting an application after reconstructive work has been completed may not qualify for ECP. Conservation concerns that were present on the land prior to the disaster are not eligible for ECP assistance.

FSA county committees will evaluate applications based on an on-site inspection of the damaged land, taking into consideration the type and extent of the damage. An on-site inspection does not guarantee that cost-share funding will be provided.

For more information on ECP, contact either the Potter County USDA Service Center at 814-274-8522, the Tioga County USDA Service Center at 570-724-4812, or visit farmers.gov/recover.

Retired judge John M. Cleland will be the featured speaker when a “People for Kamala,” a non-partisan group, meets to help elect Kamala Harris the president of the United States.

The event, slated for 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, will be held at the Lewis Run Firehall.

Everyone — Democrat, Republican, non-partisan, Green, male and female — is invited to attend.

While the event will also feature two Democratic candidates on the fall ballot, the aim of the gathering is to bring disparate people together to talk, debate, and discuss our common interest in the future of our country.