After 11 years of volunteer service at the library, Pen Yunghans has decided to officially retire. Pen has been a tremendous help over the years at the circulation desk, helping with programs, helping patrons find new books or with questions, and lending a hand any way she could. The Library Board of Directors, and the Librarian, would like to say thank you for all that you have done for the library and wish you the best! We look forward to seeing you at the book club meetings
The Education Council is pleased to partner with UPMC Cole to provide a healthcare exploration experience for students. Healthcare explorers will spend three days at UPMC Cole running through medical simulations and health science career observation. The other two days will be spent at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, being introduced to common medical terminology and the human body through games, hands-on activities, and learning about the opportunities for healthcare career preparation. Transportation and lunch are provided.
This camp, taught by Lana Barth, CTC Health Assistance Instructor, is for students entering grades 7– 9. It is scheduled for Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Camp minimum is 6 and camp maximum is 12. The registration deadline is July 5th, so register today! Visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 545-1333.
Friends of the Coudersport Pool would like to thank everyone that is involved with getting our community FREE swim lessons. Today completes the first week of lessons, with several more lined up.
If you have not signed up yet, there is still time to do so.
If you have not donated to this cause, we continue to accept donations.
We wish everyone a fun and safe summer. Enjoy the pool!
Safety of our drivers and passengers comes first, so due to inclement weather predictions, we are postponing our “Ridin for Shared Home” Motorcycle Benefit Ride to July 23rd. We hope you will join us to support this great cause: Wellsboro Shared Home and her Residents.
Same place (Eisenhauer’s Tioga County Harley-Davidson, 2911 S. Main St, Mansfield, PA)
Times (Registration 10am, Kickstands up at 11am)
Lunch provided after Ride (Approximately 1:15pm)
Same Route (Covington, Liberty, Morris, Wellsboro, Ansonia, Wellsboro, Mansfield)
Thank you. Your donations at this later date mean the world to us. sharedhm@ptd.net
The McKean County Conservation District sponsors two students each summer to attend the Potter County Junior Conservation School, hosted by the Black Forest Conservation Association. This year’s event will be held Aug. 6th through the 12th. Youth ages 13-15 are invited to request sponsorship to attend the camp. The District will cover the entire $200 cost. The week will be full of hand-on outdoor activities related to soil, water, forests, fields, fish, and wildlife.
Students must be prepared to participate in an active schedule the week of camp. They will be sleeping outdoors in tents and should be prepared to participate in all activities regardless of the weather. Transportation to camp, at the Black Forest Conservation Clubhouse near Coudersport, is the responsibility of parents or guardians.
If students are a McKean County resident and interested in being sponsored by the McKean County Conservation District, please submit a one-page request, explaining why they would like to attend, to McKean County Conservation District, 17137 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749 or submit by email to sdthompson@mckeancountypa.org by July 10, 2023. For any questions or additional information, please contact the Conservation District office at 814-887-4001 for more information. Registration is limited, so call or apply today.
For those students outside of the McKean County area, please feel free to contact Jackie Manno, assistant director of the Potter County Junior Conservation School at jmanno@clarion.edu.
The family of Gary Allen Sturdevant sincerely wish to thank each and everyone of you who reached out during our time of sorrow. From the cards, generous gifts of food, visiting our precious mother and helping in numerous ways. Special thanks to Kevin and Patti Dusenbery for their care and love, to Mark and Wanda Pevornik for all of their special help, Dr. Heller, Jess and Ms. Martin-Hospice Team for their love, support and care, to Pastor Michael Reeves, Ruth and Martisia for the beautiful celebration of life at the church, to each who spoke at the funeral service with wonderful memories, to Brianna Schroeder who sang at the funeral and to each of you. Our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all is missed more than words can say, but knowing that he is with God and healed of all his illnesses gives us great comfort. We love each of you so much and thank you again
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, June 23rd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS is planning on being there, weather permitting, with charms, quilled paper art, wall hangings, hair accessories, paper jewelry, hardbound note/art books and other assorted paper crafts. And we’re breaking out the Pride stuff for Pride Month. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/blackcatsandpapercrafts
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have lettuce heads, radishes, salad turnips, garlic scapes and more. We will also have assorted herb and vegetable plants. It’s never too late to start a garden! We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be attending the market. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, bath bombs, and gift sets. You can contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page for more information or custom orders. We accept cash or card payments.
QUIET ACRES will be there with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes as well as Brinser’s Best Cornmeal. On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes as well as aprons, kids and adults. Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments.
JOANIE’S APIARY plans to attend, weather depending.I have Local raw Honey, beeswax products including hand cream and wood polish, Corn heating pads and my newest item is HONEY CANDY. Stop by for a free sample.
RL HOPPE FARMS will have creamed honey available at the same booth as JOANIE’S APIARY.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. Colorful hand painted clothes pin Wreaths. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces thank include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there
Life takes on many twists and turns. Careers, relationships, and events have a habit of changing the direction of our life. Our plans can be foiled by the actions of others or our own. As hard as we might try, our life can easily get miss directed and off course. We can find ourselves in a place that we wonder, how we ever got there. Some just call it life and as much as we plan and prepare, it happens.
The writer of Hebrews states “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (Hebrews 12:1)
Having goals and direction is very important. But, we each can be so easily sidetracked by things in the moment. Not only do we get sidetracked but we often just give up. At the beginning of a new year many plan to do things differently. Perhaps they set goals and objectives only to find a few months into the New Year that they’ve already missed the mark. But rather than get back up and start again, they give up.
I was watching a college track meet and during the heat of the race one of the runners fell. One would think that this fall would have eliminated her from placing in the top three positions, but she did. In fact not only did she place in the top three, she won the race. In an interview later, the runner stated that she had her eye on the finish line and when she fell, she stayed upon that goal. Many would have been so discouraged by the fall that they would have given up, but she did not. She didn’t allow a set back to make her give up.
The key in life is not the possessing of the goal, but rather not giving up in our pursuit of it. If you’ve been sidelined because of an event, Don’t Give Up, get back up and start out again. Think about it.
Staff Development Coordinator (RN) – Full-Time 1st Shift
Sweden Valley Manor
Coudersport, PA
Position Summary:
Instructs nurse aide trainees on the proper techniques of administering direct resident care while maintaining on-going in-service education to all employees. Must be RN with one year of long-term care experience.
Essential Functions:
· Because HCF exists to care for our residents, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care
· Must be in good physical condition as the position requires the ability to stand on one’s feet throughout the day, as well as, push, pull, move and/or lift frequently a minimum of 10 pounds and up to greater than 50 pounds occasionally
· Leadership: Ability to take actions and achieve results through others
· Commitment to HCF mission, values, philosophy and Service Excellence Initiative
· Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others
· Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Position Responsibilities:
· Must function within scope of practice according to the State Board of Nursing
· Must follow HCF Policy and Procedures
· Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
· Conducts general orientation for all new employees
· Teaches Nurse Aide curriculum, administers quizzes, written examinations and skills performance checklists to trainees
Maintains all correspondence, curriculum and student records per PA Department of Education and HCF standards.
Conducts state approved nurse aide training program
Assists nursing assistants to register for State Testing
Plans and conducts in-service education as directed by DON and LNHA
Follows appropriate Infection Control and Safety Practices
Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors
Participates in “Nurse On-Call” program and QA process
All other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse required in Pennsylvania.
CPR certification recommended.
Completion of a State approved Train the Trainer/Educator program (not required upon hire, but is required prior to assumption of duties).
Minneapolis, Minn. – June 21, 2023 – SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/20/2023 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/20/2023 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Gallagher Twp, Clinton county. 78a86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/15/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Auburn Twp, Susquehanna county. 78a85(a)5 – CASING AND CEMENTING – CEMENT STANDARDS – The operator failed to prevent gas flow in the annulus. In areas of known shallow gas producing zones, gas block additives and low fluid loss slurries shall be used.
[Ridgway, PA] – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is pleased to announce the opening of pre-applications for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development and Local Access Road project funding for fiscal year 2024.
ARC is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government consisting of 13 states and 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest in building community capacity and strengthening economic growth in Appalachia. Local Development Districts, such as North Central, work in partnership with ARC to champion regional strategies for progress, collaboration, and prosperity.
To be eligible for funding, all proposed projects must align with the goals and objectives outlined in the Appalachian Envisioned: ARC’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, available for reference at https://www.arc.gov/strategicplan/. Additionally, projects must adhere to the Pennsylvania State strategies for ARC projects.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their ARC Area Development or Local Access Road project pre-applications to the North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission no later than July 12, 2023. These pre-applications will undergo a comprehensive review process by North Central before submitting to ARC. It is important to note that pre-applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis even after the initial deadline. A template for the ARC pre-application can be found on the North Central website at https://www.ncentral.com/arc/.
For further inquiries or assistance regarding ARC Area Development or Local Access Road pre-applications, please contact Sherry Dumire at 814-773-3162. We look forward to receiving innovative and impactful project proposals that will contribute to the growth and development of our six-county region.
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The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is a premier regional development organization that serves the public and private sector through a wide range of economic, community, infrastructure, human services, and technology programs for Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties.
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Evelyn Nettie Stewart Allen, 105, of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Antoinette T. Fairchild, age 72, of Elkland, PA passed away at her home on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Born February 27, 1951 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Anthony T. and Ruth C. (Binder) Cinquino.
She loved gambling, the beach (especially Wildwood) and spending time with her family.
Ann is survived by her children, Angelina (Carmen) Caruso of Philadelphia, Michael (Tracie) Fairchild of Clayton, NC and Christina (Dave) Rickards of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Carmen, Justin, Dakota, Crystal, Alyssa, Brittany, David, Kevin and Ashlin; eight great grandchildren, Caylee, Addie, Kyliee, Ryan, Tyler, Chase, Logan and Spencer; brother in law, Allen McArdle and she was a loving aunt to Robin Fitzmartin Gee (Amber, Hanna, Lilly, Dolly and Alder), Lisa (Tim) Russell and Cecilia (Jason) Ehrler. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cecilia McArdle and a brother, Charles Saugling.
Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Wednesday, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
For her family and friends in the Philadelphia area, there will be a visitation at the St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Philadelphia on Friday, June 23rd from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be held immediately following at 11:00 AM in the church. Burial will follow in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
William L. Darling, 86, of 7764 State Route 417W, Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at home with family by his side.
He was born on May 25, 1937, in Franklinville, New York and raised by his Uncle and Aunt Herford and Louise Storm. On February 3, 1962, in the Bolivar United Methodist Church he married the former Charlotte R. Greene who survives.
Bill was a graduate of Richburg Central Schools Class of 1955. He then served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany from July 5, 1955 until June 23, 1958.
He had worked as a machinist and inspector for Dresser Rand Industries in Olean for 37 years. In retirement he worked in maintenance for five years at Camp Rushford for the NYS DEC.
He was a member and past president of the Richburg Rod and Gun Club and Wellsville Rod and Gun Club. He loved shooting skeet and trap, hunting pheasant with his Brittany Spaniel dogs Tiffany and Tammy and his lifelong friend who was like the brother he never had, Simon Rende. When his sons were young he coached the Red Sox little league team.
In addition to his wife, Charlotte, he is survived by A Son, William A. Darling, Bolivar A Daughter, Stacey (Kim) Doane, Bolivar His Grandchildren, Kami Doane, Bolivar, Rochelle (Daniel) Whitford, Cuba, Amanda Darling, Rochester, Jessica (Bill) Weitzel, Cuba, Damon Darling, Ft. Myers, Fl., Michael Darling, South Carolina, and Nicholas Darling, Allentown Great Grandchildren Trey Weitzel, Vinny Weitzel, Ford Whitford, Stella Whitford.
In addition to his aunt and uncle, he was predeceased by a son, Michael Darling, on October 20, 2009.
At his request there will be no services.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.
Memorials may be made to the Richburg Rod and Gun Club or to the Wellsville Rod and Gun Club.
At 3:15 PM on Thursday, Coudersport ambulance has been dispatched to the Chestnut Street bridge for a person in a red truck with an unknown medical problem.
Dennis I. Young, 73, of Ridgway, PA died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on September 18, 1949, a son of the late Kenneth and Alice Jeffordes Young.
On November 27, 1990, he married Shirley Mitchell, who survives.
Dennis lived in Ridgway and St. Marys most of his life and is a member of The Hallton Church. He worked as a die setter for St. Marys Carbon, Clarion Sintered, and Metaldyne. He spent his time hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife of 30 years, he is survived by a sister, Barb Nagi, a brother, John”Tex” Young, a brother in law Ron Mitchell, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sally and Annette Young, and a brother Kenneth Young.
Funeral Services for Dennis I. Young are being held privately.
Burial will be at Ott Cemetery.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
