NEWS

September can be classified as a dry month.  August, of course, was very wet.  Up until the 21st we only received .86″ of rain.  NWS reported that September 2024 may be the driest September on record. However, rainfall started to arrive on the 21st . From that date until the 30th we received measurable rain for 8 days measuring 1.52″ .

The one thunderstorm of the month on the 20th contributed 0.72″. Therefore we didn’t break any records for the month. Heavy hail fell just west of Galeton on the night of the 19th along with a heavy electrical storm. Route 6 was covered with hail causing accidents. Hail was still piled along the highway on the 20th

Most morning readings were in the 50’s with afternoon highs in the mid 60’s to mid 70’s.   Last year we recorded 3.95″ of rain and this year the total was 2.38″.

I had hoped that the dry conditions would slow down the grass growing but it did not.  Then the end of the month rain made the grass grow faster. 

There continues to be a lot of lawn mowing activity. Hopefully it will stop soon.

Pine Creek looks good for this time of year.  The brilliant Fall foliage colors are holding back.

Henry W. Lush  National Weather Service Observer

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Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette on Friday, Oct. 11.

The free event will be held at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“There are so many programs and services available to support our senior citizens, but it still can be difficult for people to find the help they need,” Causer said. “I encourage area senior citizens and their caregivers to take advantage of this opportunity to find a wealth of information in one convenient location.”

State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions. Information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, fire safety, financial planning, fraud protection, government services, hunting/fishing, and personal safety will be available. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held. Lunch will be served at no charge.

Causer noted his offices in Bradford and Coudersport will be closed for the day due to the expo. Residents in need of assistance may contact the Kane office at 814-837-0880 or the Harrisburg office at 717-787-5075.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 30. 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:

UPMC is offering walk-in flu shot clinics for community members at the following locations and times across the region:

• Port Allegany Community Health Center
  45 Pine St., Port Allegany
  Oct. 3 and 24, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  814-642-2505
  
• Westfield Health Center
  222 Church St., Westfield
  Oct. 8, 1 to 3 p.m.
  814-367-5971
  
• Bowman Health Center
  83 Marvin St., Smethport
  Oct. 15, 7 a.m. to noon
  814-887-5395
• Central Potter Health Center
  71 Elk St., Coudersport
  Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon
  814-274-5577
  
• Eldred Health Center
  139 Main St., Eldred
  Oct. 28 and 29, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Nov. 4 and 5, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  814-225-4241

 Please bring a copy of your current insurance card.

Additional locations offering flu shots by appointment include Emporium Health Center, Galeton Health Center, UPMC Internal Medicine in Coudersport, Northern Potter Health Center, and Shinglehouse Health Center.

For more information about the flu and flu vaccines, go to UPMC.com/Flu.

Saturday October 12 & Sunday October 13, 2024

Rain or Shine, 9 AM to 5 PM

$8.00/ Adult, $5.00/ Youth (ages 4 to 11)

This year’s Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run will be held on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th. Northern Pennsylvania typically reaches peak fall foliage conditions around this time so the forests surrounding the museum will (hopefully) be decked in rich and beautiful colors.

The Antique Show features multiple antique vendors that will be selling their wares in the museum program room. Our vendors have a little bit of everything, including antique tools, vintage clothing, collectible coins, glassware, books, and furniture. Vendors open 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There is no ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly.

Outside, the museum grounds will come alive with historic trade demonstrations. Saturday 10/12 of our steam-powered circular sawmill will be running from 10 AM to 3 PM. Other demonstrations will be happening over both days of the event at the birch still, lumber camp kitchen, and the Eastern Loggers model railroad display.

Author Joyce Kieffer will give presentations during the weekend on her historic fiction trilogy “The Trees Remember.”  Drawing on the author’s career in women’s health and inspired by the forests she calls home in Juniata County; the series follows a young woman as she trains to become a nurse set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s booming lumber industry in the late 1800s.  Besides scheduled talks at 11 AM & 2 PM on Saturday and 10:30 AM Sunday, Joyce will be on hand to chat with visitors about her books and what motivated the 84-year-old to become a novelist.

For more information about Joyce Kieffer and her novels

Antique vendors interested in participating can call (814)435-2652 to reserve a space for the event. 

It’s a great time to visit the museum. Hope to see you there!

​HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 20) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m.  This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.

Saturday October 12 & Sunday October 13, 2024

Rain or Shine, 9 AM to 5 PM

$8.00/ Adult, $5.00/ Youth (ages 4 to 11)

This year’s Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run will be held on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th. Northern Pennsylvania typically reaches peak fall foliage conditions around this time so the forests surrounding the museum will (hopefully) be decked in rich and beautiful colors.

The Antique Show features multiple antique vendors that will be selling their wares in the museum program room. Our vendors have a little bit of everything, including antique tools, vintage clothing, collectible coins, glassware, books, and furniture. Vendors open 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There is no ATM on site so plan your visit accordingly.

Outside, the museum grounds will come alive with historic trade demonstrations. Saturday 10/12 of our steam-powered circular sawmill will be running from 10 AM to 3 PM. Other demonstrations will be happening over both days of the event at the birch still, lumber camp kitchen, and the Eastern Loggers model railroad display.

Author Joyce Kieffer will give presentations during the weekend on her historic fiction trilogy “The Trees Remember.”  Drawing on the author’s career in women’s health and inspired by the forests she calls home in Juniata County; the series follows a young woman as she trains to become a nurse set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s booming lumber industry in the late 1800s.  Besides scheduled talks at 11 AM & 2 PM on Saturday and 10:30 AM Sunday, Joyce will be on hand to chat with visitors about her books and what motivated the 84-year-old to become a novelist.

For more information about Joyce Kieffer and her novels

Antique vendors interested in participating can call (814)435-2652 to reserve a space for the event. 

Come Ride With Me

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley 

A number of years ago I came home with the song “Come Ride With Me” resonating in my heart. When I got home, I told my wife that I believed God was directing me to minister to a specific group of motorcycle riders. I also felt that I needed to buy a specific brand to ride to accomplish this dream. I went to my local bank and told the loan officer all that was on my heart. I shared that not only did I need the money for the cost of the bike, but I also needed extra money for the tax, title, and registration fees. After listening to my story, he quickly responded they would be glad to loan me the money and if I needed more then to simply ask. I remember when we walked out of that office I was more than elated and excited to embark on this new ministry adventure, and an adventure it was.

Over the next several years I traveled from Maine to Florida and as far west as the Rocky Mountains. When I finally retired that motorcycle, it was a few miles short of 100,000 miles. Some of those miles represented long hours in the saddle as there were times that I spent 18 straight hours getting to a rally. Was it worth it? Oh yes, I will never regret that decision or that call in that time of my life.

So why am I telling you this? Simply because I’m in a place that I feel there is a new wind blowing. Both my wife and I sense this as a pivotal time in our life and ministry. I don’t believe it is unique to us for I believe that we all sense it from time to time, but we all don’t understand its significance. Consequently, we don’t respond to it but instead chalk it up to being just an odd feeling. It reminds me of what Jesus said in Matthew 16:3, “You know the saying, Red sky at night men’s fair weather tomorrow, red sky in the morning means foul weather all day. You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret signs of the times?” Why is that? Personally, I want to be tuned to the still small voice of God for when He speaks it’s in volumes. My challenge for each of us is to follow the wind of God whenever and wherever it blows. Think About It

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce All Fired Up Kickin Ash BBQ filled downtown with smoke and foodies.  Before showers moved in the event space was filled with hungry folks purchasing ribs, pulled pork, turkey legs, brisket and even desserts that were “smoked”. 

Next Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., the Molly’s Boys Jugband will play and sing contemporary and old-time songs, blues, folk, rock, and original tunes in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. This is the third in the Deane Center’s indoor fall concert series being sponsored by Ward Manufacturing and C&N. 

New Rules Cut Dispute Resolution Timelines over Pole Attachments, Supporting Faster Broadband Rollout Across the State

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved the adoption of two new federal regulations designed to expedite broadband deployment across the Commonwealth, ensuring that unserved and underserved communities gain quicker access to critical high-speed internet services.