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Planned Improvements To Start This Fall At Kinzua Stant Park
Improvements planned for Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk over multiple years, starting after fall foliage season
PA Wilds Conservation Shop and Visitor Center to remain open
Mount Jewett, PA – The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds will be undergoing a multi-year rehabilitation and renovation, starting after the 2024 fall foliage season, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced. The park, visitor center, and the visitor center’s exhibits and retail offerings, will remain open.
A star attraction in McKean County and the Pennsylvania Wilds region, the Skywalk’s temporary closure is anticipated to impact visitation to the park and nearby rural communities that rely on visitor dollars to support local small businesses.
Treble Choir Spring Concert Highlights Spirituals
The Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir returns from their Spring Tour to offer a concert highlighting spirituals on Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro.
This past weekend the HG Treble Choir, grades 5-8, toured through Maryland’s Eastern Shore performing at various sites and learning about our neighbors to the south, and their environment, culture and history. In preparation for the trip, the kids were introduced to Harriet Tubman and her underground railroad by watching a documentary about her life. They also learned music from this time in our history and about the importance of spirituals in the lives of American slaves. The group drove along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway, and visited the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center.
Galeton Chamber of Commerce Makes Donation to Galeton Public Library Summer Reading Program
The summer reading program is free to children ages 5 and older. This year’s program will consist of storytelling, fireside ghost stories, and more.
Exciting news is additional programs which will be conducted by the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. They have received funding to provide monthly programs through the end of 2025. The Museum will provide all materials and instructors for the events. The class size is limited to 16 students.
The Museum will be hosting three of the summer reading events – on June 29 the program will be a “Turtle Encounter” – live turtles will be there and participants will create an ecosystem in a bottle, July 27 will be Codes and Ciphers which will include a critical thinking challenge, and August 15 will be on forensic science – “Molly the Turtle has been Kidnapped”. Come to the kick-of party on June 20 to get more information on the additional programs – to name a few… build a walking robot, soapbox derby, leather tooling, and more!
On June 3 starting at 3 PM, come to the library to welcome Sierra as she starts her career at the library as well as celebrating the retirement of former librarian Darlen Jackson.
Donations requested to support free & low cost swimming lessons for kids
Residents of Potter County have been generous with donations to provide access to over 400 free swim lessons to the children in the county over the past 3 years. The individual swim lesson fee is $45 per child. While this is a reasonable price, some families with children may not be able to afford this fee. So we are requesting donations to ensure swim lessons this summer remain free or low cost for everyone.
It is our hope that you will consider donating to this local cause. Your generosity can help teach a child to swim and potentially save lives. Coudersport has the only public pool in Potter County able to provide this service. Swim season begins soon and we respectfully ask for your help to keep lessons free or low cost.
Many thanks from Friends of the Coudersport Pool
Mail or drop off donations to:
Coudersport Borough Swim Lesson Fund
201 S West St., Coudersport, PA 16915
Website: https://coudersportborough.org/services/recreation/
Borough Office Phone: 814-274-9776
A Decade of Hope at Olean Food Pantry
By David Potter
Board President, Olean Food Pantry
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series by the Olean Food Pantry about solving food insecurity in our communities.)
Last summer, our Board of Directors began some serious discussion around fundraising and community impact. A nonprofit’s vision should be a world in which it doesn’t have to exist. That’s a world where the problem is solved.
In our case, that would mean a world where the Olean Food Pantry wouldn’t need to exist. That’s a world – or at least the Western New York counties we serve – without food insecurity.
A lofty goal.
Hike Cameron County
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce continuing the yearly observance of National Trails Day. Since 2010 volunteers have organized a hike for the first Saturday in June.
This year the 4 mile hike will begin at the Hicks Run Camping area and explore the Pine Tree Trail and a portion of Thunder Mountain. Jim Kempher describes the trail as open and no steep inclines or descents. The date of the hike is June 1.
Those wishing a map or to register for the free event should contact the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
Deadline Approaching
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is continuing to accept registrations for the Town Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, May 18. A map will be created of those sales and available starting Monday, May 13. The date was selected to coincide with the annual Ridgway Chamber of Commerce yard sales. “This creates a Route 120 treasure hunt,” according to Tina Solak, executive director of Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. A separate Facebook page has been created so that people can see where the sales are planned and what items may be offered for sale. The page is named Cameron County Town Wide Yard Sales.
2024-25 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS SET
Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons have been set.
Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s hunter harvests, population survey data and public input.
There is one significant change to Pennsylvania waterfowl seasons this year, said Game Commission Waterfowl Biologist Amanda Hoyt. The regular season length for Canada geese in the Atlantic Population Zone has decreased from 45 to 30 days but the daily bag limit remains three.
“With the population recently falling just below the threshold for a “liberal” season, the harvest strategy mandates a shorter hunting season for this population,” said Hoyt.
PennDOT Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 13
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Potter County for the week of May 13. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Potter County for the coming week is as follows:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Bridge Flushing on I-80, I-180, and Route 147 in Northumberland County Next Week
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel in Northumberland County are advised a bridge flushing project will take place on Interstates 80, 180, and Route 147 next week throughout Northumberland County.
Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing bridge flushing as a moving operation, weather permitting. Motorist can expect to encounter lane restrictions where work is being performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM and are urged to drive with caution in the area.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 13
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County for the week of May 13 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:
Democrats to Collect for Food Pantry in Bolivar
When the Allegany County Democratic Committee hosts its monthly “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, May 11th in Little Genesee, they will be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the Bolivar Food Pantry located at the Community Center at the Little Genesee 7th Day Baptist Church. The pantry is asking specifically for canned fruit, canned soup, and dry cereal, as these are its immediate needs.
The event runs from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Genesee Library, 8351 Main St., Little Genesee, NY and is open to all registered Democrats. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Sign up here to attend.
UPMC Support Staff Honored With BEE Award
UPMC Senior Communities in North Central Pa. recently recognized four staff members with the BEE Award for their outstanding support of the nursing team.
The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need.
Michelle Meacham, staffing coordinator, Cole Place, Tamara Ruman, nurse assistant, The Laurels, Staci Kaler, CNA, Haven Place, and Bethany Stephens, CNA, Muncy Place, were all honored with BEE Awards for the month of April.
New asphalt road maintenance training course set for June 13
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) announces a new in-person training course focusing on local asphalt road maintenance issues through PennDOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program
Asphalt Roads Common Maintenance Problems will be hosted by Emporium Borough from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 13. The meeting will be held in the firehall in the borough’s complex located at 419 N. Broad St., Emporium.
This course provides relevant information to individuals who must maintain asphalt pavements. The course material reviews the importance of preventive maintenance to the life of an asphalt pavement. The material will help the attendees identify common asphalt distress, the cause of the distress, and the appropriate treatments.
Allen R Baker, 74, of Emporium, PA
Allen R Baker, 74, of Emporium, PA passed away, following a lengthy illness, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Monday afternoon (May 6, 2024) with his loving wife by his side. He was born July 23, 1949 in Waynesburg, Ohio a son of the late Clair and Frances Dennis Baker.
Allen was married in Emporium to Darlene Housler, who survives.
He graduated from Cameron County High School and then served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Alltel where he worked for many years before he retired in 2004. He enjoyed Golfing and fishing.
Truck-Lite Is Seeking A Manufacturing Process Engineer
Job Opportunity:
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Company:
Location:
Coudersport, PA
Essential Job Functions:
Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our C.L.E.A.R Principles.
- Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver.
- Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change.
- Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate about your work.
- Accountability- deliver on commitments and act with integrity.
- Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive open, honest, and direct communication.
Job Description:
Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Process Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in designing, defining, and planning manufacturing processes. You’ll be responsible for specifying and overseeing the installation of new processes, planning equipment build schedules, and monitoring vendor progress. Your expertise will contribute to recommending equipment, method, and layout changes to optimize manufacturing procedures and processes. Moreover, you’ll work on improving current processes through continual analysis of labor, equipment, and processing costs.
Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience in manufacturing methods/processes
Familiarity with PLC programming
Knowledge of CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Industrial Engineering
Excellent creative, advisory, instructional, communication, and problem-solving skills
Education:
4-year bachelor’s degree preferred
Specific Education/ Experience:
2-4 year engineering degree, plus 3 to 5 years of manufacturing work experience. Candidates with Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering degrees are preferred.
Specific Skills and/or Experience with Software, Equipment, etc.:
MS Office, Autocad, Solidworks, Fanuc Robots, RSLogix, AB Panelbuilder, CTC HMI, Compumotor. Experience with equipment such as ultrasonic and vibration welding, automated vision, and electrical testing is desired.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Lmann@truck-Lite.com or visit the careers page at https://www.truck-lite.coDm/careers
