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Potter County Farmers Market Today From 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, September 1st. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the 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]
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the Farmers Market this week with artisan breads, corn muffins, sweet breads, and sweet treats that you have requested. Fresh brown eggs will be in the cooler. If you want to contact me please don’t hesitate. netrabaker@hughes.net 814-544-7313
MoreThink about it
The Simple Things
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
We often look for the big things of life for meaning. Marriage, the birth of a child, a new home or job are often at the top of our list of important life events. But are they?
This past week I’ve had a couple of events that have caused me to pause and it’s these types of things that often make us wonder. The events are not huge in the scheme of life, but nevertheless important and perhaps even more heartwarming than the bigger things that we often think of as being significant.
In the Book of I Kings chapter 19 is the story of Elijah. As the story goes Elijah, after having a great experience with the power of God, runs away and hides in a cave. Wanting to hear from God and experience His presence he emerges each time he things he hears what might be God. But it wasn’t the earthquake, or in the fire, but rather a quiet whisper. The same is true for us. We want God to speak loudly and clearly but He doesn’t. Instead, He will often use the simple things of life to speak. Perhaps a voice of a child, or a chance encounter or just a simple event of the day. It’s in those moments that we need to take the time to pause and reflect. Was that God? When you think about it, why wouldn’t it be?
When you consider that God is interested in the simple things of life one would conclude that He must be interested in us as well, (Matthew 6:25-34). Remember that he cares for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field. How much more valuable than these are you and I? That passage reminds us not to be anxious about the things of life, but we do don’t we. Perhaps that’s why He desires to communicate through the simple things of life rather than the big moments. It will often happen in the quiet of the moment when you suddenly become aware. Some have said it was like the passing of the wind that was there, and then gone, but it caused them to pause. Perhaps today is the day for you to pause and explore the simple things. Think about it.
Rollover Crash On Red Mill Rd.
On August 31 at 10:08 pm Norwich Fire and Phoenix ambulance were dispatched for a one vehicle rollover crash at Red Mill Rd. and Bunker Hill Rd. There is a 54 year old male patient with Minor injuries. The driver swerved to miss a deer the truck is on its side blocking the roadway
Roulette Fire Dispatched To Rt. 6
On August 31 at 8:54 pm. Roulette Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched Rt. 6 for an unknown type of fire behind Potter Pac. Responding units have been unable to find a fire at the location. All units have been recalled residents reported a controlled burn up the road from that location.
Coudy Library Book Sale Fri-Sat
Coudersport Public Library will hold a Book Sale Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2, at the Library.
A book cart with sale books for children and adults is located on the porch, with tables loaded with books for all ages inside the library. Books can be purchased individually, or fill a Library-supplied bag for $5.00.
Sale hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Library’s general operating fund.
ServSafe Food Safety Certification
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, September 25 and October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, September 18th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.
RECALLS
Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Premium Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen Sunbury, PA (AUGUST 31, 2023) – Weis Markets Inc. of Sunbury, PA today said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48oz) because the product may contain undeclared EGG. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to EGG run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. Product was distributed to all 197 Weis Markets’ retail stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and West Virginia. The ice cream is packaged in a round container with a UPC of 041497-01194. All sell by dates are included in the recall as a precaution. Sell by dates are located on the bottom of the container. An example of the container and lid has been included with this release. |
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg Due to Label Mix-Up FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 30, 2023 – New Castle, Delaware, Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and one lot of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg to the consumer level due to Label Mix-Up. Bottles of Digoxin Tablets, USP 0.125mg s are incorrectly labeled and contain Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg Tablets. Bottles of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg are incorrectly labeled and contain Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg.Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg are yellow, circular, beveled, uncoated tablets scored between “N” and “201” on one side and plain on the other side. Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg are white to off-white, circular. beveled, uncoated tablets scored between “N” and “202” on one side and plain on the other side. Risk Statement: The mix-up in labels can cause either overdosing or underdosing in patients who unknowingly take the wrong dose. Patients who intend to take Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg, but unknowingly Digoxin 0.25mg would receive a super potent dose and can experience significant drug toxicity (mental disorientation, dizziness, blurred vision, memory loss and fainting) from the unintentional overdose. |
Possible School Bus Fire on Buffalo Street
At 4:55 PM on Thursday, Coudersport Fire Dept has been called to Buffalo Street in the area of Dollar General for a possible vehicle fire. Smoke is showing from a school bus.
RECALLED
Galeton, Pa. Weather Report For August 2023
In my opinion we have enjoyed a very nice summer stretch of weather. That includes the month of August.
Rainfall has caught up somewhat and we have missed the many predicted severe weather events. We did have a strong wind blow through in June one evening and according to my readings the temperature neared 90 one day in July.
For the month of August we had morning readings in the 50s and 60s. It hit 70 on the morning of the 6th. Good sleeping weather. Afternoon readings were in the high 70s and low 80s. We had 18 foggy mornings and 6 thunderstorms.
Perfect grass growing weather allowed everyone to get out on your tractors and mow. Now comes leaf raking or mulching followed by plowing snow. Keep those John Deeres ready.
The average high temperature for August is 76 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees. The average rainfall for the month is 4.03″ We received 6.82″. Pine Creek looks very good for this time of year.
August seems to have flown by. Now the months will start to slow down.
Henry W. Lush,
National Weather Service Observe
Roulette Ambulance to Main Street
At 3:50 PM on Thursday, Roulette Ambulance has been called to the Friendly Inn on Main Street for a male victim of a bicycle accident.
Donald Anthony Corey, 72, of Warren, PA
Donald Anthony Corey, 72, of Warren, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in his home after an extended illness.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Robert Thomas “Tink” OLNEY, 86, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA
Robert Thomas “Tink” OLNEY, 86, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Born October 12, 1936, in Benezette, he was the son of Dee Harold and Almira Libbey Olney. He was raised by his mother in Elkland. When he was a pre-teen, his mother married Merle Beebe who became his father and they moved to Academy Corners.
A 1954 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and served honorably from 1954 – 1957.
On September 4, 1959, in Potter Brook, he married the former Barbara Joy Houghtaling, who predeceased him on March 31, 1985. On May 28, 1988, in Potter Brook, he married the former Dianne R. Connolly Graves, who survives.
He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Rand in Painted Post, NY for over 40 years and owned and operated the Robert T. Olney Insurance Agency.
MoreCatch the Bat!
Allegany County is seeing an increase in people having contact with bats inside their homes or camps.
The Allegany County Department of Health would like to remind you, if you find a bat in your home that may have been in contact with a person or pet, please CATCH THE BAT! DO NOT RELEASE IT!!!
MoreTammy Marie Broshar-Paddock, 63, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Olean, NY and Wellsville, NY
“beloved wife, mother grandmother, and sister”
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.—Tammy Marie Broshar-Paddock, 63, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Olean, NY and Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Born on Friday, October 9, 1959 in Arlington, Texas, she was a daughter of Robert E. and Alice M. Howell Broshar. On October 7, 2001 in Geneva, N.Y., she married Jonathan S. Paddock, who survives.
Tammy was self-employed as a furniture painter, owning Alice’s Wonderland in Wellsville, N.Y., where she offered handmade products, such as soaps and candles. Tammy served as the Dog Control officer in Wellsville for several years.
MoreCOUDERSPORT TOWNWIDE SALE
This Friday please be mindful court is in session and the parking lot is not to be utilized.