NEWS
Potter County Farmers Market Friday, June 16th.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, June 16th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICE: If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
QUIET ACRES will be there with our selection of Haldeman Mills products – Teff Flour (African Ivory and Dark) for the gluten sensitive, Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancake Mixes, Shortcake/Cobbler Mix, Funnel Cake and Soft Pretzel Mixes. Brinser’s Best Cornmeal. On the craft side we will have upcycled braided rugs/runners/coasters of all sizes as well as aprons, kids and adults. Orders are welcome. We accept cash payments.
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market. We will have requested artisan breads, sweet breads,, and sweet treats for breakfast and desserts. There are always surprises on the table. Fresh brown eggs will be in the cooler. Requests are always welcome to be ready on market day or any other time.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with local, organically grown beautiful plants. We will have Tomato plants, pepper and assorted herb and vegetable plants. It’s never too late to start a garden! We accept cash, credit cards, and SNAP. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there. We will have a selection of goat milk based products. They include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, lotion bars, and bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. Colorful hand painted clothes pin Wreaths. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces thank include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there
A Way Out Is Seeking Assistant Director
The Assistant Director assists the Executive Director in the overall management and operation of the agency which provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Assistant Director will aid the Executive Director in each aspect of the agency including administration, fundraising, shelter/outreach services, and advocacy.
Functions and Responsibility: Maintain records as they relate to the agency; assist with Administrative duties; be a Liaison with the Board of Directors; assist with Fiscal Responsibility; service provision; and grant writing.
Other Tasks: Performs other tasks within the purview of the position as designated by the Executive Director, maintain a positive work environment, disperse all pertinent information regarding client care, programmatic needs, building issues, and other necessary items to the Executive Director.
Education and Experience: Relevant experience in human services or a related field, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, Non-profit management experience, including fiscal administration, grant-writing, and staff supervision, strong skills in provision of domestic violence and sexual violence services, understanding of the dynamic of abuse, strong organizational skills, and strong public speaking skills,
Must Include a cover letter along with resume. Resumes can be sent to awayout@zitomedia.net
Required Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work independently, Able to work with the public and have good written and oral communication skills. Must successfully complete 40 hour Sexual Assault training and 40 hour Domestic Violence training, must have a valid PA Drivers License, access to a vehicle and be willing to transport victims, if needed. Must have the ability to work flexible hours and must be able to obtain ACT 33 and 34 clearances.
A Way Out Is Seeking Sexual Assault Counselor
The Sexual Assault Counselor will be responsible to facilitate community presentations and some school presentations throughout Potter County. It is a 40 hour a week position and may require some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Functions and Responsibilities: Maintain records as they relate to program services; Develop and coordinate community programs on sexual assault, domestic violence, and the services provided by the organization to the community; Assist in developing and implementing a presentation schedule to community organizations; Present education programs, as needed, to schools; Provide emotional support to adults and children; Provide intake interview to establish individual needs; Provide direct counseling; Provide information, resources, and referrals to service recipients; Assist in the recruitment and training of new volunteers; Assist in the maintaining of the agency data base. Must be able to obtain ACT 33 and ACT 34 clearances.
Other Tasks: Maintain training hours to meet the required hours by the funders; Perform other tasks within the purview of this position as designated by the Executive Director.
Education and Experience: Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Work preferred, plus a minimum of two (2) years’ experience or comparable background and experience.
Must Include a cover letter along with resume. Resumes can be sent to awayout@zitomedia.net
Required Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work independently; Able to work with the public and have good oral and written communication skills; Must successfully complete 40 hour Sexual Assault Counselor training and 40 hour Domestic Violence Counselor training; Must have a valid PA Driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and be willing to transport victims, if needed; Must have the ability to work flexible hours.
A Way Out Is Seeking Education Specialist
The Education Specialist will be responsible for facilitating all the programming to local schools and some community presentations. It is a 40-hour-a-week position and may require some evening, weekend and holiday hours. Salary will be discussed at the time of the interview.
Functions and Responsibilities: Maintain records as they relate to program services; Develop and coordinate education programs on sexual assault, domestic violence, and the services provided by the organization to the community; Assist in developing and implementing a presentation schedule to community organizations; Present education programs, as needed, to schools; Provide emotional support to adults and children coming from violent homes; Provide intake interviews to establish individual needs; Provide direct counseling; Provide information resources, and referrals to service recipients; Assist in the recruitment and training of new volunteers; Assist in the maintaining of the ETO data base.
Other Tasks: Maintain training hours to meet the required hours by the funders; Perform other tasks within the purview of this position as designated by the Executive Director.
Education and Experience: Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Work preferred, plus a minimum of two (2) years’ experience or comparable background and experience.
MUST Include a cover letter along with resume. Resumes can be sent to awayout@zitomedia.net
Required Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work independently; Able to work with the public and have good oral and written communication skills; Must successfully complete 40 hour Sexual Assault Counselor training and 40 hour Domestic Violence Counselor training; Must have a valid PA Driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and be willing to transport victims, if needed; Must have the ability to work flexible hours; Must be able to obtain Act 33 and Act 34 clearances.
RECALLS
Johnsonville, LLC, a Sheboygan Falls, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) “Beddar with Cheddar” pork sausage links that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically very thin strands of black plastic fibers.
Police File Details in Shooting of Cameron County District Attorney
CAMERON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Staten Island, New York woman is facing multiple charges after a physical altercation lead to a shooting in Cameron County Wednesday afternoon, state police say.
According to a criminal complaint, a state police trooper noticed a woman, later identified as Porice Mincy, 31, running along 4th Street in Emporium before entering a silver vehicle and driving away just after 3 p.m.
State police say, moments later, they received a report of a shooting that had just taken place at Cameron County District Attorney Paul Malizia’s office.
The criminal complaint states that a neighbor witnessed Mincy traveling at a high rate of speed down the wrong way of a one-way street on Allegany Avenue before pulling into a residence and entering the home carrying a yellow bag. READ THE DETAILS………
Three businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest
Prizes go to CiviLink, White Cane Coffee, Caregiver’s Artbox
Three businesses split the $50,000 prize from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners BIG IDEA Contest, held in partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship on June 8 at the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford.
MoreState-of-the-art Pulmonary Function Tests offered at BRMC
BRADFORD, PA – Anyone struggling with asthma, COPD, are going through chemotherapy, are suffering from burn pit exposure, or have any trouble breathing in general, should request a pulmonary function tests (PFT’s) referral. PFTs offered at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) could possibly detect an underlying breathing problem.
BRMC administers PFTs using the top-of-the-line plethysmography machine which will evaluate exactly what is causing any obstruction or restriction in air flow in the lungs. A PFT also provides a lot of valuable information that can lead to a better understanding and treating of a respiratory condition.
BRMC is one of the only hospitals in the area that is currently using a plethysmography box. With this machine, the respiratory therapists on-site will be able to perform the best and most accurate tests measuring lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, gas exchange, and so much more.
MoreMoul, Lawrence, Owlett Praise Congressional Action on Whole Milk
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined with Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) in praising congressional action to put whole milk back in the nation’s schools.
Moul, Lawrence and Owlett each represent rural, dairy-producing districts, and have been leading efforts in Pennsylvania to restore whole and reduced-fat milk to school lunch menus. Last spring, they held a joint news conference on the topic with representatives of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The House later passed a package of bills, sponsored by Lawrence, that included a measure to permit Pennsylvania schools to purchase and dispense whole and reduced fat (2%) Pennsylvania milk for students. The bill received overwhelming approval in the House, but the Senate failed to act.
They released the following statement:
“Whole milk is delicious and nutritious and should be available to our school children. Whole and reduced fat milk was removed from our nation’s school lunch menus during the Obama administration on the premise that it would curb childhood obesity. However, this regulation has been detrimental to Pennsylvania school children and our Commonwealth’s struggling dairy industry.
“Fat-free and skim milk are now the only choices available to children through school lunch programs. This milk lacks the flavor and appeal of whole milk and a lot of it ends up in the trash, depriving children of its health and nutritional benefits, and turning off many would-be milk drinkers for a lifetime.
“Agriculture is Pennsylvania’s No. 1 industry and dairy is its largest segment. A decline in milk consumption has a significant impact on Pennsylvania dairy farmers and the more than 52,000 jobs the industry provides. In fact, Pennsylvania has lost more than 2,100 dairy farms since the federal regulation went into effect.”
Moul, Lawrence and Owlett are now praising efforts by U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, who represents the 15th Congressional District and chairs the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, for getting his bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act through committee and on its way to consideration by the full House.
“We agree with Thompson and the bipartisan group of lawmakers who supported his bill that science does not back up claims that whole milk is unhealthy for school children. We are grateful for his leadership in Congress to restore whole and reduced fat milk to the nation’s school lunch program and bring much-needed relief for our struggling dairy farmers.”
PA Permit Violations Issued
PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/08/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-08 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/08/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-08 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PA Permit Violation Issued to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming County |
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 6/08/2023 to EQT ARO LLC in Cascade Twp, Lycoming county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
Incident Date/Time: 2023-06-08 00:00:00 |
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |