NEWS

Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee

Recently, Justin Bauer from Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) facilitated a Trauma-Informed Care training for the Elk County Corrections staff.  As a county-contracted provider of forensic services, DCI greatly appreciates the support of Elk County and the prison in offering facility-based assessments, psychiatric services and ongoing treatment for incarcerated individuals. DCI is the sole provider responsible for conducting lethality assessments and suicide risk screenings within the prison. Additionally, DCI coordinates closely with Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) and Elk County Probation through weekly meetings, enhancing its integrated approach to inmate care.

For more information about services at DCI, please visit www.dickinsoncenter.org .

BRADFORD, Pa. – Nalini Nadkarni, a tree canopy ecologist and National Geographic Explorer at Large, will present the program “From Roots to Canopy” at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Nov. 1.

Nadkarni will take the audience into the mysterious worlds of the forest canopy beginning at 7 p.m. in Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Nadkarni also is presenting a matinee program earlier in the day for schoolchildren in the region.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted drivers that it lifted a posted weight restriction on a Route 4017 (Shay Town Road) bridge spanning Bell Run five miles south of Shinglehouse Borough in Sharon Township. Effective Thursday, October 24, the 28-ton weight restriction for single vehicles and 36-tons for combination vehicles in place since 2019 is lifted.

PennDOT lifted this weight restriction following the completion of a bridge preservation work earlier this construction season.

This 42-foot structure, originally built in 1953, carries an average of 250 vehicles daily. The preservation work completed earlier this year improved the bridge’s overall condition rating from poor to satisfactory.

Motorists are advised that a roadway crack sealing project continues in Tioga and Lycoming County.

The week of Monday, October 14, 2024, the contractor, Vestal Asphalt, Inc., will continue roadway crack sealing on various routes in Tioga County, including Route 6 and Route 287, as well various routes in Lycoming County, including Interstate 180 and Route 405. 

What Does It Mean?

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley

In the Book of Acts, Luke shares that Peter spoke to the crowd and 3000 were added to the Church that day. Have you ever taken the time to think about what that meant? Have you ever considered that in one moment their lives were headed in one direction and in the next they were going in a different one? Have you noticed that their concern for others suddenly shifted to where they were now sharing everything with each other? What happened and what does it mean? The simple answer to that question is that Jesus happened.

When we think of the church of that day and compare it to what we see today, they are not the same. The church then was organic. It was natural and spontaneous. It was authentic and genuine in every way. There was no order of service or hierarchy to follow. No traditions to follow or structure to maintain. It was simply people doing life together. How simple is that? How refreshing? What has happened?

If you were to read the first few chapters of the Book of Revelation, you would read seven letters to churches. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’d want to be the lead pastor of any of those churches. Somehow, we have gone from organic to structure and form, rules and expectations, spontaneity has given way to programs. In the true sense, are we even the Church today? Have we opted out of the authentic for a form of godliness while dismissing the very God who calls us to godliness?

When I go back to chapter two of Acts, I see that people were dramatically changed. They were going in one direction and then they weren’t. They were following one thing and then they turned. They woke up that morning celebrating Pentecost and ended their day praising Jesus. All of this after hearing Peter speak about Jesus and their hearts were changed. Those hearts eventually changed the world and everything in it. I don’t know about you, but I want that kind of change, that kind of organic community of believers and not the mundane of what we have today. Think about it. 

Paid For By The Potter County Democratic Committee

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 25th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  IN NOVEMBER, THE FARMERS MARKET GOES INDOORS FOR THE WINTER MARKET.

** NO MARKET NEXT WEEK, NOVEMBER 2ND.  MARKET RETURNING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

*  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, 814-598-0649 netrabaker@hughes.net]

THORNY BUSH FARM will be at this market with goat milk fudge and herbal honey and crafts. Cash or check.

ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender at the Potter Co. Farmers Market, Fri. Oct. 25.   Bringing warm, comfortable alpaca apparel of socks, hats, headbands, shawls, neck warmers, as well as alpaca insoles, dryer balls, beautiful natural and vibrant colored yarns and roving for spinning or felting. Alpaca key chains and  bears.  Hand knits and hand woven alpaca apparel are  lovely Christmas gifts.  Stop by and feel the softness and realize the warmth for winter. Accepting  special orders.  Credit or cash accepted.  814-601-0049 https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook

QUIET ACRES will be at market this week, weather permitting.  We have our full line of Haldeman Mills products including corn meal and buckwheat for the change of seasons.  My line of aprons has a wide variety of options, sports teams, etc. The braided, recycled bed sheet items are varied sizes, shapes and colors.  And don’t forget the rope creations also varied colors and styles.  We accept cash.

MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending this week with oyster mushroom variety boxes, Lion’s Mane boxes, and microgreens. We accept cash and Venmo. To learn more about us visit: www.instagram.com/mill_creek_market  millcreekmarketpa.etsy.com Or contact us at: millcreekmarketpa@gmail.com 

CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash or PayPal (cowgirl_jess16915@yahoo.com) payment! Hope to see everyone there! 

REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be bringing apple cider this week, cash. check, or cash app accepted. 

On October 25, at 2:36 am Port Allegany, Norwich, Bradford City, and Hilltop were dispatched for a working commercial structure fire at 65 E. valley Rd. Roulette Fire Dept. was dispatched for RIT

On October 24, at 8:10 pm Eldred Borough Fire Dept. was dispatched to an outside fire at 56 Elm St.

• October 25, 2024 –Friday 12:30 to 4:30 pm on the square across from the jail
• November 2 –no market
• November 9,16 & 23–10 am to 2 pm at the Riley Gallery next to the Crittenden Hotel on Main Street in Coudersport
• November 30 is the Small Town Christmas celebration in Coudersport. Many of our vendors will be throughout the town
• December 7, 14, 21 Saturday 10 to 2 pm at the Riley Center
• Beginning in January 2025 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May 2025. January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5
• May the market will again be on the square  

On October 24, at 6:25 pm Bradford Twp. was dispatched to W. Warren Rd. and Songbird Rd. for a motor vehicle accident.

32 year old Anthony Sevinski of Olean was arrested yesterday while on North Union Street by Patrol Officers. Sevinski was charged with two counts of Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and two counts Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree for selling Cocaine.

This arrest is a result of an investigation conducted by the Street Crimes unit and the District attorneys office. Sevinsky was taken to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await arraignment.

St. Marys: The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is pleased to announce the awarding of a $10,000 grant to the Bennett’s Valley Community Center (BVCC) to provide new industrial kitchen supplies at the center. BVCC received the grant from the Elk County Development Fund, an unrestricted fund which is administered by the Community Foundation.

When Bennett’s Valley School closed, Jay Township collaborated to have the school returned to the community with plans to utilize the school building to uplift their community. The decision to open the Bennett’s Valley Community Center in their old school was born. Unfortunately, a few months after the opening of the Community Center devastation hit with flooding of the basement, causing major damage to the entire electrical and heating system. Funding for repairs was now very much needed, in addition to supplying the vacant kitchen, gym, and janitorial supplies to allow for the BVCC to continue to operate.

Penn College soccer teams secure playoff spots

Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s soccer teams assured themselves of United East postseason action this past week while the golf team’s fall season concluded.

Women’s Soccer

Penn College upped its unbeaten streak to 15 on Wednesday with a 6-0 UE win at Wilson College, with freshman Megan Kurian of Royersford scoring three goals and Nicole Lichtinger of Erie making one stop in goal while earning her 10th shutout of the season and lowering her goals against average to 0.09. The victory also assured the team of its third straight playoff appearance and its eighth postseason berth in the NCAA era (since 2014).

Cassie Johnson of Richland cashed in on a penalty kick in the 14^th minute and Brooke Klinger of Herndon scored in the 43^rd minute of a 2-1 UE win at Lancaster Bible College on Saturday as the Wildcats stayed unbeaten through a program-record 16 matches. Defensively, Lichtinger made a pair of saves in goal and Penn College limited LB to three shots on goal.

UE standings through Sunday: Penn State Harrisburg 6-0-1, Penn College 5-0-1, St. Mary’s (Md.) College 5-0-1, Penn State Abington 4-0-2, Penn State Berks 4-1-1, Cairn University 5-2, Bryn Athyn 3-2-1, Lancaster Bible College 3-3, Wilson College 3-3, Cedar Crest 2-3-1, Rosemont 2-4, St. Elizabeth University 2-5, Notre Dame (Md.) 1-4-1, Valley Forge 0-6-1, Keystone College 0-6, Penn State Brandywine 0-6.

The St. Marys Area United Way proudly recognizes the employees of Hamlin Bank for their generous contributions to the 2024 United Way Campaign through the bank’s payroll deduction program. Becky Piccolo, Payroll Chair, along with Jim Ryan, United Way President; Doug Bauer, Vice President; and board members Mark Saline and Jason Gabler, extended their gratitude to the Hamlin Bank staff for their commitment to supporting the community.

Employees contributing regularly include Jesse DeWald, Karin Stong, Sophia McManus, Toni Harlan, Jon Peterson, and Casey Cousins. Hamlin Bank, established in 1863 as a state-chartered commercial bank, offers a wide range of financial and trust services. Located at its new address on Brusselles Street in downtown St. Marys, PA, Hamlin Bank is a new partner in the St. Marys Area United Way payroll program.

We are pleased to announce Kinley Setzer as the Engineering Technology Student of the Week at Seneca Highlands CTC for the week of October 21st, 2024.  Kinley is a sophomore student from Port Allegany.  Kinley has consistently displayed a great attitude and work ethic in our shop.  His attendance record has been superb during this first marking period of the school year.  Kinley completes all written and shop assignments on time, or ahead of schedule, while actively maintaining shop housekeeping.  In his time outside of school, Kinley enjoys fishing and riding dirt bikes and four wheelers, as well as working on his dirt bike.  His future plans are to study civil engineering at Penn College.

The Coudersport Area Lions Club would like to thank the local community who generously donated eyeglasses to our Lions Club drop boxes.  The Lions cleaned, prepared and delivered 700 pairs of eyeglasses to a participating Walmart Vision Center. Many Walmart Vision Centers have a contract with the Lions of New Jersey.  New Jersey Lions have a center that reads and labels each pair of eyeglasses.  The glasses are then packaged to be sent with groups of doctors traveling to other countries for those in need.  The Lions are deeply appreciative to those who have been faithfully donating their gently used eyeglasses which made this delivery and donation possible.