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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

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.

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.

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

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!!! 

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network, and the Pennsylvania DUI Association (PA DUI) stressed the dangers of impaired driving and urged everyone to celebrate responsibly by selecting a designated driver before their Labor Day Weekend celebrations.