Local nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving McKean County can welcome the new year with the opportunity to apply for a grant to support their programs and projects that will impact McKean County residents. The McKean County Commissioners and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) have partnered for a second granting cycle to award and distribute $250,000 in grant funding in 2024 with dollars available through the American Rescue Plan Act.
An informational meeting is planned for Tuesday, January16, 2024 for any potential applicants. The meeting will be available either by Zoom or in person at the Seneca Highlands IU9 office in Smethport at 4:30 pm. Organizations are asked to please register by emailing mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday. The majority of the snowfall and greatest impact on travel will be from this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery roads along with reduced visibilities.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Shortly after 19:00 Allentown units were dispatched to an address on County Rd 18 in our first due for a reported Working fire with exposure issue.
The initial box brought in Alma and Wellsville for mutual aid
Alma 501 reported the fire to be directly across from his residence and was fully involved at that time, Allentown 50 went en route requesting a 2nd alarm for tankers which requested 2 tankers from Scio.
Once on scene, Allentown 50 reported a shed was fully involved with extension into the house.
Allentown 4 arrived on scene laying LDH down the long driveway and across a small bridge while Wellsville 3 set up to supply. Members made a quick aggressive attack to stop the fire spread in the house and keep it to minimum damage.
Additional units from Allentown, Alma, Wellsville and Scio staged at the road sending manpower and equipment forward to assist in fire attack and overhaul, Wellsville 1 established the initial fill site on Petrolia Hill to aid in tanker shuttle ops
Bolivar provided an engine for standby also helped set up water supply
Allegany County Fire Investigators were on scene to assist
On January 6 at 12:12 am Whitesville, Andover, Willing Fire Depts. and Genesee as mutual aid were dispatched to 84 Marietta Ave In Independence New York for a possible structure fire
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
* WHERE…Allegany county.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. The majority of the snowfall and greatest impact on travel will be mid afternoon through evening on Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with reduced visibility.
INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
The End-of-Year Meeting was called to order by Chairman Anthony Plants at 4:00 PM.
***PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE***
Minutes of the previous meeting of 5 December 2023 reviewed. Motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to accept as read, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, , 3rd by Supervisor Jeffery Moyer – motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Ceres Township 2024 Budget discussed, and voted on – Supervisors agreed that the budget was reasonable – all voted yes – motion carried
Update on Solar Field installed in Ceres Township. The Ceres Township Board of Supervisors urges anyone who has an opinion as to the installation of Solar Fields in the Township, to attend the next meeting of the Oswayo Valley Board of Education. The meeting will be held at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School on January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ROADMASTER’S REPORT
Roadmaster Jeff Moyer that they have been cleaning ditches, and servicing Backhoe 21I cutting edge.
SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS
Supervisors had no comments
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents had no comment
ROADS BONDED
The following roads are bonded in Ceres Township:
Newell Creek from township Line to Stuckey Lane – Northwest Export
Coon Crossing – RAM Forest
BILLS REVIEWED – Motion made by Supervisor Anthony Plants to pay bills, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, 3rd by Supervisor Jeff Moyer – motion carried.
The next meeting will be the Organizational Meeting on 2 January 2024 at 5:00 PM, followed by the first Regular Meeting 0f 2024. The Auditors’ Meeting will be held on 3 January 2024 at 6:00 PM. All meetings will be held at 12 Barbertown Road in Ceres Township.
Motion to adjourn made by Supervisor Anthony Plants, 2nd by Supervisor Greg Maxson, 3rd by Supervisor Jeff Moyer – motion carried.
Those present:
Supervisors – 3 Anthony Plants, Greg Maxson, Jeffery Moyer
Introduction to Microsoft Word (Word I) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic features and functionalities of Microsoft Word. Throughout the class, you will learn how to create, edit, and format documents using various tools and techniques, such as the Quick Access toolbar, the Format Painter, and the Spelling and Grammar Checker.
Are you intentional? What about your relationships, exercise, work, leisure, or? Are you intentional about anything, or are you like many just muddling through life haphazardly? Are you intentional about your faith? Do you have any? How would you answer these questions and many more relating to intentionality?
I suppose that intentionality relates to goals and objectives. For those who make New Year’s resolutions they are intentionally making plans to accomplish specific things over the new year. Sadly, many of those plans quickly evaporate within a few short days or weeks. Is it because a goal without a plan is just a wish. Can it also be said that a goal without intentionality is but a wish?
Over the years I have learned that I can’t do things by myself. I, like many, need encouragement. Often to pursue things with intentionality involves engagement with others in this same pursuit. I need others in my life to help me during those times when I feel like giving up, or I just don’t feel like doing it at all. For example, I had a cycling partner that was a stronger rider than I was. As we rode, he would always ride slightly ahead making me ride harder and faster to keep up. In the end it made me a stronger rider. Because I was stronger at running than I was at cycling I would also run slightly ahead of other runners who were trying to improve. Interestingly when we’re too far ahead we discourage those trying to keep up, but when we’re just a hair in front, the desire to overcome becomes a greater challenge.
The writer of the Book of Hebrews speaks of running the race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-13). In other words, be intentional about this race we call life that is in front of you. Be intentional in your relationships both in the physical and spiritual realms. Don’t live a life of trying to catch up but rather live it in a manner that is reaching for that which is in front and not behind. You’ll be surprised that a fulfilled life is a happy life. Think about it.
I was a journalist most of my life. For good or bad, it’s become part of who I am.
The job teaches you all things about government, for starters. You cover meetings but also have to pry answers out of recalcitrant politicians about things like, for instance, a tax increase. You then have to know about millage, public opinion, and people on a “fixed income.”
You also learn about the oil industry, how to make leek dip, criminals, the history of Bradford, and about a young man dying of cancer linked to asbestos. It teaches you a disturbing amount about human nature.
It’s a hard job, but it ends up teaching you things like integrity, honesty, and bravery. (And grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Who knew it might also be perfect training to be a county commissioner?
Congratulations Mr. Furman on your retirement! We are so thankful for your service to the CASD. Mr. Furman plans to enjoy time hunting, fishing, and traveling with his wife. All the best!
ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis).
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees along Route 4003 in Jones and Ridgway townships, Elk County, began earlier this week. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
PennDOT expects the work to take one to two months, but all work is weather-dependent. The contractor will complete the work during daylight hours. Drivers may encounter short delays as roadway flaggers enforce an alternating traffic pattern during these operations. Drivers should remain alert for flaggers and slow-moving or stopped traffic.
Coudersport Rotary Club welcomed Ann Burt to their December 18, 2023, meeting at A&W West End Grill. Ann Burt is a representative for North Pennsylvania Regional College for Potter County. She has degrees in Anthropology and Archaeology. Ann encourages us all to spread the word that the North Penn Regional College offers affordable education towards an Associate’s Degree and Workforce Programs. Cost is $185 per credit.
Classes are available in Oswayo, Galeton, Austin and Coudersport which makes it convenient for working parents and people seeking a career change. The classes are offered in person/online with interaction between students and faculty.
High School Juniors and Seniors can take college classes at $60 per credit either during or after school. They can “try on” college level work to see if it feels right for them. North Penn Regional College will help students work to get credits transferred if they wish to pursue a 4-year degree.
There is Open Enrollment, meaning there are no admission requirements. It is also helpful because students can live at home where they may have support from family and friends. The College will help students get Career Link funding if applicable. North Penn Regional College also offers a Leadership program.