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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 9:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The cost is $25/person
per person. To register, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil or call (814) 545-1333.

Georgia Pacific, Mt. Jewett once again sponsored the senior rewards day at the SHCTC. Seniors were provided with pizza, chicken, and soda graciously donated by GP. They also spent the day playing Bingo and winning prizes. Top prize was a $50 Amazon gift card.

The students earned this reward by participating in Senior Interview Days that were held at the CTC on May 1 & 2, 2023. Various community members also participated in the event by donating their time and expertise to interview students, and provide them with valuable feedback before they graduate and continue on with their future endeavors. 

The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center would like to sincerely thank all that participated in making these events possible and a success for our students!

Anthony “AJ” Herring, a student in Mr. Bryant’s Networking and Security shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, earned his Linux Pro certification on May 12, 2023.  AJ is a Senior from Northern Potter School District.

He previously earned his PC Pro, Network Pro, Cyber Defense Pro, Security Pro and Ethical Hacker Pro certifications. In addition, AJ was featured in Certification Magazine (www.certmag.com) in July 2022 for his academic accomplishments. 

AJ’s certificate is backed with a $1000 employment guarantee ensuring his skills are workforce-ready. For more information on the Networking and Security program, feel free to contact Mr. Bryant at bbryant@iu9ctc.org or (814) 642-2573. For more information of the benefits of the industry certifications, go to https://w3.testout.com/certification/certhome

Potter County Commissioner Nancy J. Grupp has announced her intentions to run for re-election on the Republican ballot in the May 16 Primary Election.

During her first term in office she served as the chair of the Board of Commissioners, County Salary Board, and County Retirement Board. She has served in an unpaid capacity as Potter County Director of Emergency Services, saving the county thousands of dollars each year and is a member of the county’s Aging Advisory Board.

During her tenure, Commissioner Grupp has also spearheaded improvements in county operations, including technology upgrades and updates to personnel and human resources policies. She was also chosen by her peers to chair the executive board of the regional community and economic development agency, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission.

Some of the current board’s accomplishments under her leadership have included:

— Creating programs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to support small businesses along with fire and ambulance services and other non-profits that were negatively impacted during the shutdown.

— Facilitating COVID relief grants to those significantly impacted in the hospitality industry, many of which would not have survived without those funds.

— Adoption of a countywide Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance, making available county tax breaks for businesses building or expanding operations to create jobs and support economic development.

— Improving services for Potter County veterans by expanding the Veterans Affairs Director position to full-time, giving military veterans much-needed assistance in accessing the benefits and services to which they are entitled.

— Supporting a collaborative effort to bring cost-free transportation to veterans who require rides to medical appointments.

— Repurposing federal grant revenue totaling more than $500,000 to support infrastructure projects in Genesee, Galeton and Ulysses to date.

Fiscal responsibility has been a high priority for the board under Commissioner Grupp’s leadership. While improving services in multiple ways, the board has not raised real estate taxes, which she considers a major accomplishment. Grupp is a lifelong resident of Potter County, has 30 years of experience working in the finance industry, and has served as a township auditor and secretary/treasurer, as well as president for the Potter County Township Officials Association.

She and her husband, Lynn, live in Coudersport.

Commissioner Grupp states, “Rather than engaging in extreme politics, if re- elected I pledge to continue to bring common sense leadership to Potter County. Thank you for your support.”

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Can Birdie and it’s a service for elderly and disabled people that takes the trash out to the curb on trash day and brings the can back after collection. My service areas are Bradford, Smethport, Eldred, Port Allegany and their surrounding communities.

Steve Mascho, Republican candidate, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election as Bradford Township supervisor.

A lifelong resident of Bradford, I have lived in the township for almost forty years and have served as a board supervisor for the past eighteen years. My experience includes nearly fifty years as a heavy equipment operator, working for Quaker State and Foster Township, and earning the Safe Driver award from Crossett Inc.

Most recently, I am self-employed in excavating services and driving tractor trailer. I am a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and former deacon. During my time as township supervisor, I have gained in-depth knowledge and a clear view of the various components of our township. In 2020, I was instrumental in working with PennDOT in creating a detour for thru-traffic while the South Avenue bridge was under construction. This provided an alternate route for township police and area residents as well as Zippo employees.

Additionally, I have worked with businesses to locate and welcome them into our township, including Hoover Oilfield Supply and Universal Well Services, both having the potential to bring significant revenue into our area. Going forward, I will carry out our plans for much needed road repairs and adhere to a strict schedule of road maintenance.

I will ensure cleanouts of drainage ditches and culverts, preventing flooding and further damage to roads and properties. I will ensure that our bridges are constructed in a cost-effective and timely manner by seeking funds through state grants and prioritizing our bridge projects. I believe that my experience and attributes are crucial components in what it takes to serve you well for another term. I am strongly committed to our residents and will work in their best interests while keeping costs down, making it affordable and more desirable to live in our township.

There are never-ending ways to improve and develop, all while keeping within our budget. I will continue to treat residents with respect and tend to their concerns. With your vote, I will continue to fight against back door deals, and always vote NO to wasteful spending. And I will promote transparency so all residents are informed of how we are using their tax dollars. I appreciate your vote and all write-in votes.

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Hello, my name is Daniel Burnside. I am a Republican candidate for Sheriff in Potter County. I am asking for your vote on May 16th, 2023. I am a stone cutter, mason, framer, builder, arborist, tree farmer, and wood carver. I am not a liar, coward, or a saint.

In 2003 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for obvious political reasons deemed the sheriff departments not a arm of law enforcement, but only an arm of the court.
I promise to do everything in my power to ensure Potter County becomes, as it should, a 2nd amendment sanctuary county. With the obvious Marxist political agenda and its effects, not just nationally but locally as well I promise as a sheriff should to communicate knowledge of 2nd amendment infringements to all voters of potter county, through local veteran’s organizations, as well as gun clubs and militias.

Vote Daniel Burnside for Potter County Sheriff, I’m first on the Republican ticket, and i ask that Democratic voters write me in for their Sheriff.

ELECT FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF

My name is Angela Milford, and I am a Republican candidate running for the position of Potter County Sheriff. I was born and raised and have worked in this area my entire life. I have worked for Potter County government for approx. 29 years in the jail. I was a Corrections Officer and was moved up into management of Deputy Warden and now Warden for approx. 14 years of that. I work very closely with the Sheriff’s Department and am very familiar with their role. I am being endorsed by the current Sheriff, Glenn Drake. He has expressed to me his desire and intention, should I be elected, to stay on with the department in a part-time capacity, which will assist me in my transition into this new job. The role of Sheriff has many different aspects with much of it being administrative and delegating other functions to deputies. I do some parts of the administrative tasks already in assistance to their department such as coordinating transports, going on transport, taking care of extradition requirements and many other tasks. I am confident I will be able to jump into this position and take it on. I do understand and know there will be training that I need to attend and look forward to learning. I believe I am the best candidate for this position as I am motivated by a desire to help people. I am firm but I am also fair. I hope you will vote for me as your next Sheriff. I would appreciate my democratic friends to write me in also. Thank you.
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Angelica Fire and Rescue

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5/14/23

At 13:17 we were dispatched along with Short Tract, Belmont, and Belfast Fire Departments as well as MTS Ambulance for a reported structure fire in the area of Old State Rd and Holdridge Rd in the Town of Allen. Fire units were on the road in minutes of the initial dispatch but the structure had been burning a while before the call for help was made. The first arriving fire chiefs reported the structure was collapsed and on the ground. Firefighters used approximately 5,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. The Allegany County Fire Investigation Team was on scene working to determining the cause. Thanks for all that responded!