NEWS

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.

Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:

• Coudersport office: Thursday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
• Bradford office: Wednesday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
• Kane office: Wednesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.

Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.

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Williamsport, Pa., March 1, 2024 – Babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities in North Central Pa. celebrated the rarest of rare birthdays on Leap Day, February 29.

Eight newborns were welcomed to the region with babies being born at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities at UPMC Cole, UPMC Wellsboro, and UPMC Williamsport. A total of 72 babies were born on Leap Day across all UPMC Magee-Womens facilities.

It’s estimated that there were 362,000 babies born on February 29 in the United States and approximately 5 million people celebrated their birthdays worldwide.

To learn more about UPMC Magee-Womens services in northcentral Pennsylvania, go to UPMC.com/MaternityNCPA. 

Caption: Babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities in North Central Pa. were welcomed into the world on Leap Day, February 29.

GOOGLE DRIVE LINK TO IMAGES AND BABY INFORMATION

Closures: The library will be closed on Friday, March 29th, and Saturday, March 30t for the holiday weekend. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, April 2nd.

Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!

Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Fundraiser: Candy is being shipped to us the week of March 11th. We will announce, or call when orders are ready to be picked up.

Quart Soup Sale Pick-Up & Bake Sale: Soup orders will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, March 9th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The library will also be holding a bake sale that day. Stop in and grab some goodies!

BRADFORD – The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue next week as follows:

• Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford: Monday, March 4, 9-11 a.m.
• Mt. Jewett Senior Center, 8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett: Tuesday, March 5, 1-3 p.m.
• Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse: Wednesday, March 6, 9-11 a.m.

The service is free.

A new state law increased income eligibility limits to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters, and residents should exclude 50% of Social Security when calculating income. The maximum rebate was also increased from $650 to $1,000. The program benefits eligible residents 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older.

On Thursday, March 14^th, bring preschoolers to the Coudersport Public Library for Storytime: Eclipses for a fun evening story time and craft! From 10 AM to 10:45 AM, we will read Total Solar Eclipse by Jayme Sandberg and illustrated by Kathleen Gadekin. Afterwards, kids will create an eclipse-themed craft to take home while learning about the solar eclipse that will happen in April and how to view it safely. 

Then, on the evening of March 14^th, teens and adults are invited to visit the Coudersport Library more in-depth look at eclipses with the Exploring Eclipses program from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Whether you’re planning on checking out the eclipse in-person or are just interested in learning more about them, this program will help you make the most of your eclipse-viewing day. We’ll learn about what an eclipse is, history of eclipses, how to safely view an eclipse, and what to expect on April 8th. Eclipse glasses and pinhole viewers are available to participants, while supplies last. This program is best for teens and adults, though families with children are welcome to attend. The park is also partnering with the Galeton Public library to offer the same Exploring Eclipses program geared toward older kids, teens, and adults on Thursday, March 21^st, from 6 PM to 7 PM. Note the slight time difference from the Coudersport Library program.

All programs are free, no pre-registration required. In the event of inclement weather, the Coudersport story time will be rescheduled to Thurs, 3/21 and the teen/adult program to Tues, 3/19.  For more information about the programs, please email Susan at sschenck@pa.gov or call her at 814-435-3580. For more info on the location or to speak with someone at the Coudersport Public Library, please email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com, or call 814-274-9382. If you wish to speak with someone at the Galeton Public Library,  please call 814-435-2321.

If you’re looking for something to do close to home on the day of the eclipse, April 8^th, join us at Cherry Springs State Park to view the partial eclipse. Stop by any time between 2 PM and 4:30 PM to enjoy free, fun activities and look through our specially filtered solar telescopes!  Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. The peak of the eclipse will occur around 3:20 PM. The eclipse will not be visible if it is cloudy. While not required, registration is encouraged to relay information about the weather. No pets, please. Large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment. Registration and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/CHSPEclipse2024

State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, March 7, from 9-11 a.m. at the Emporium Borough Office.

Services available include assisting constituents with state-related issues or concerns, assistance with driver license and vehicle registration applications, and help in filling out applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE prescription drug assistance programs.

People who cannot make the satellite sessions may contact Causer’s offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, telephone 814-362-4400; or Coudersport, 107 S. Main St., Room 1, telephone 814-274-9769; or Kane, 54 Fraley St., Suite 2, telephone 814-837-0880. Information is also available at www.RepCauser.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepCauser.