NEWS

On November 29, at 5:18 pm Fox Twp Fire Dept. was dispatched to Chestnut Lodge Rd. and Dietz Rd. for smoke investigation

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area residents to an open house at his new Coudersport office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 4-6 p.m.

The office is now located at 279 Route 6 West, Office 2. The phone number remains the same at 814-274-9769.

“This is a great opportunity for people to stop by, check out the new location and learn more about the services we offer,” Causer said. “I hope to see everyone there!”

Services available at the office in Coudersport, as well as the locations in Bradford and Kane, include:

• PennDOT paperwork, including driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals.
• Information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs.
• Information and applications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
• Help with securing birth and death certificates (photo identification required).
• Information about legislation.
• Assistance with resolving matters relating to state agencies. 

For more information about Causer’s other office locations or to contact him online, visit www.RepCauser.com.

More than a dozen students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford presented papers and posters on history, political science, environmental studies, environmental science, business, psychology, education, biology and chemistry during the annual Penn-York Undergraduate Research conference held earlier this month at Houghton (N.Y.) University.

Students making oral presentations were Gabe Jakovlic, a senior history-political science major from Allison Park; Kaylee Rain McCracken, an environmental science and environmental studies major from DuBois; and Anouk Khloe Bernard, a biology major from Lisbon, Portugal; and Dylan Mitchell, a social studies education 7-12 major from Camas, Wash.

North Country Voices will present a Christmas Choral Concert, The Magic of Christmas!  on Sunday December 8 at 3:00 pm at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Route 49 in Coudersport and on Saturday December 14 at 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Galeton.

Singing a varied program of sacred and secular music, the program will begin with a rousing arrangement of the traditional German Carol by Craig Courtney “How Great Our Joy!”. The theme of Bethlehem is woven into three separate compositions. “Lully, Lulla, Lullay” known as the  “Coventry Carol” which refers to the Holy Innocents of Bethlehem, a Nigerian Carol  entitled Betelehemu, Bethlehem, the city of wonder which will be sung in the original West African language of Yoruba and lastly, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” the traditional carol which Dan Forrest has beautifully arranged with a haunting piano and soprano saxophone accompaniment. Adding to the festive nature of the program, the chorus will sing the ever-popular pairing of “The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” and the closing composition will be an inspiring performance of a wonderful Carol Suite that highlights Christmas music of the British Isles, including such familiar carols as What Child Is This, Deck the Hall and Joy to the World.

The performers include sopranos: Megan Ambrose,  Barbara Busch, Carol Empson, Miriam Howe, Carol Smith, Gretchen Songster, Betty Wallace and Bonnie Wright.  Alto: Donell Ayers,  Alice Buchanan, Mary Lou Embury, Julie Grossman, Hannah Howe, Marilyn Jestes, and Kathleen Wilson. Tenors: Greg Brink, Warren Cederholm, David Hauber, and Steve Sevinsky Basses: Jerry Bailey, Don Caskey, Stephen Daly, Joseph Kellert, John Sherer, and Tim Wright. The featured percussionist is Coudersport High School student Owen Wagner, and the featured instrumentalist is Tim Walck, music director in the Austin School District. The piano accompanist is Cindy Smith, and the choral director is Gloria Richardson.

There will be a free will offering and at the Coudersport performance light refreshments will be provided and both churches are handicapped accessible. We hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate the Magic of Christmas!

WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
908 AM EST Fri Nov 29 2024


McKean-
Including the cities of Bradford
908 AM EST Fri Nov 29 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  1 and 4 inches with higher amounts in northwestern McKean County.

* WHERE...McKean County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and holiday
  travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty west winds will also cause snow to
  drift and repeatedly cover untreated roads even when snow is not
  falling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
935 AM EST Fri Nov 29 2024


Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
935 AM EST Fri Nov 29 2024

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3
  to 4 feet in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
  Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across western
  Chautauqua County and Southern Erie County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible with deep
  snow cover on roads and extremely poor visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

Truck restrictions and Weather related on I-90 both directions from NY State Line: PA State Line, Start Route I-90, within the state of Pennsylvania (Ripley) to End Route (Entire Length) (Springfield Twp) All lanes open due to forecasted weather conditions, PennDOT has implemented a ban on all commercial vehicles, until further notice

Truck restrictions and Weather related on I-86 both directions from NY State Line: PA State Line, Start Route I-86, within the state of Pennsylvania (Mina) to End Route (Entire Length) (Greenfield Twp) All lanes open due to forecasted weather conditions, PennDOT has implemented a ban on all commercial vehicles, until further notice

Memories

By

Pastor B.J. Knefley

Thanksgiving, is it a memorable time in your life? For some it is not. In fact, for many holidays in general are not a good memorable time. Why? Simply because they are not memories that one wants to relive. Abuse, tragedies, heart retching events dot our lives, and some happen during the holidays. So, what do we do if this describes us? I’m glad you asked.

One of the things I’ve learned in life is that just because I suffered during holiday time doesn’t mean that I must make everyone miserable to. It starts with dealing with our own stuff. Sure, it was tragic, miserable, sad and it probably shouldn’t have happened, but it did. I hate to say it but sometimes we just need to get over it. In other words, it may not be your fault for what happen, but it is your fault for what you do with it. That may seem harsh, but we don’t have to drag everyone else down to our level just because we’re having a bad day.

I’m one of those who has had a hard time with holidays particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas. When my children were small, I was a real grinch. If I could find something else to do around the holidays, I did. I would even volunteer to work on holidays just so I didn’t have to be around. Then one day I realized that I was making everyone else miserable. It wasn’t their fault I was in a slump. I was choosing this. Although I wasn’t responsible for what had happened to me, I was responsible for what I did with it. I could choose to allow it to dictate my life as a victim or I could choose to grow and thrive despite it. We all have that choice, but not everyone makes it.

I will admit that terrible things happen to very innocent people. It should never happen, but it does. But when we allow those events to cripple us today, we give our power away to make new memories for tomorrow. The choice to do that isn’t always easy but it can be done, you just must choose it. Think about it.

BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform a diverse selection of holiday favorites at a concert at noon Dec. 4 in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel on campus. Admission is free.

The concert will feature songs ranging from timeless classics like “Wassail Song” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” to fresh takes on favorites such as “Sleigh Ride” and “Deck the Halls.” Other selections include “Hanukkah!” and the comical “12 Days of Christmas Confusion,” as well as the inspiring “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” by Dolly Parton.

Director Regina Gabriel said that while she selected some songs, students chose the remainder. “I always enjoy seeing what my singers want to sing,” she said.

Members of the Vocal Arts Ensemble are Alexia Catalone, a senior international affairs major from Weedville; Brianna Coder, a sophomore business management major from Bradford; Brianna Digel, a freshman social studies education major from Smethport; Caleb Dougherty, a junior broadcast communications major from Lewis Run; Abby Garrity, a sophomore chemistry major from Zelionople; Hannah Krug, a sophomore exercise major from Rouseville; Emma Lee, a freshman environmental science major from Depew, N.Y.; Megan Lichner, a sophomore forensic science major from Bradford; Sean Luce, a sophomore writing major from Bradford; Talia Magno, a senior psychology major from New Galilee; Diane Null, data coordinator in the Office of Enrollment Management; Bethany Procious, a freshman undeclared student from Hawthorn; Lex Roberts, a sophomore accounting major from Bradford; Rebecca Rouse, a sophomore forensic science major from Mansfield; Nox Shnyder, a freshman radiological science student from Lewisburg; Bryce Vansickle, a freshman mechanical engineering technology major from Lewisburg, and Erin Wales, a sophomore interdisciplinary arts major from Binghamton, N.Y.

For more information about Pitt-Bradford Arts programming and to see more upcoming events, upb.pitt.edu/TheArts.

 Ben Kirsch, Area Governor for Rotary District #7280 and President of the Rotary Club of Bradford, visited a local Headstart classroom this week to deliver much-needed hygiene supplies. The initiative supports Headstart students in Bradford, Eldred, and Port Allegany, thanks to a collaborative effort by the Rotary Clubs of Bradford, Port Allegany, Smethport, and Mt. Jewett.

“The Rotary is incredibly grateful for the many donations from members across the county and the community at large,” said Kirsch. “We also want to thank our partners at Burns & Burns Insurance and CARE for Children for serving as drop-off locations.”

This drive demonstrates Rotary’s commitment to fostering health and well-being in the region, ensuring that students have the resources they need to thrive.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Bradford, including ways to get involved, visit www.Rotary.org or email bfdrotary@gmail.com.

4 months ago, just after midnight on July 22nd, I had a massive heart attack.  It was a “widowmaker” type attack, named so because the odds of surviving one are just 12%.  Yesterday I graduated from Cardiac Rehabilitation, so I thought it a good time to send my thanks to everyone who helped me get to this point.

On 7/22, I woke up to my heart doing 220 beats per minute (BPM) with chest pain.  But then the pain became this excruciating, burning, crushing sensation, and I knew I was in real trouble.  Sue called 911, and the Coudersport ambulance arrived quickly.  They gave me oxygen, which immediately lessened the pain.  The oxygen likely prevented further damage to my heart. 

At the E.R., they worked for 2 hours to get my heart rate and blood pressure under control. This included IV’s, IV medication and then shocking my heart 3 times. At 2:20 a.m., my heart finally converted to a manageable rate. The Dr. was in constant contact with UPMC Susquehanna cardiology for treatment options. The professional care I received saved my life. A heart rate of 220 and BP less than 80 is not sustainable. I was then flown to Williamsport and placed in ICU.  The nurses and staff in the ICU were fantastic and I felt the care I received was excellent. 

Before Noon on 7/22, I was in cardiac catherization, having 2 stents placed in my upper coronary arteries.  I was told that I was lucky to be alive.

After discharge and returning home, I began the very slow process of recovery. First I had UPMC Home Health to monitor my vital signs and provide teaching about my illness.  After the 1st month, I started cardiac rehabilitation at UPMC Cole.  The RNs, Colleen and Jennifer are superb at what they do, which is helping to strengthen a person’s heart, provide teaching on cardiac heath, nutrition and exercise.

I am also blessed to have great neighbors- Larry and Gary mowed our lawn, which was a big help. 

My family provided much love, encouragement and motivation during this trial. My sincere thanks to everyone who prayed for me and continue to pray for ongoing recovery.

So again, thank you to Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance, UPMC Cole’s Emergency Dept., Cardiac Rehabilitation, and visiting nurses, UPMC Susquehanna, my neighbors, family, and friends. 

Also, Thanks to God, for keeping me alive.  For what reason or purpose,
I think only God knows.

WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
344 AM EST Thu Nov 28 2024

PAZ006-037-041-042-281900-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-241128T1900Z/
Potter-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Wellsboro, Coudersport, Trout Run,
Mansfield, and Laporte
344 AM EST Thu Nov 28 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally up to 5 inches will be possible at
  elevations higher than 2000 feet above sea level. The heaviest
  snow will fall through 10 AM EST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

*  NO MARKET ON NOVEMBER 30. This 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 squareHappy Thanksgiving everyone!  See you at the Market!

Hamilton-Gibson Productions offers a full weekend of holiday entertainment in celebration of Wellsboro’s 40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas. The festivities begin with the Dickens of a Concert on Friday, December 6 at 7:30pm. This night of music will feature HG’s two children’s choirs and musical guests including singer Jessica Strause of Elmira, NY, and organist Marian Miller of Wellsboro.

The William and L.R. Gale Community Foundation a/k/a Galeton Foundation provides grants to community organizations located in the Galeton borough and surrounding area and scholarships to every graduating senior of the Galeton Area High School who applies. The Galeton Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 grants. The Administrative Board and Advisory Committee reviewed all submitted applications and decided to support six Galeton area not-for-profit organizations with $32,000 in funding. These one-time grants will help the community in many areas including education, community protection, and the historical preservation of Galeton. Listed below are the chosen organizations and projects these monies will support.

Heavy snow will begin in areas off Lakes Erie and Ontario beginning this Friday (11/29) and continuing throughout the weekend:

• 2 to 3 feet of snowfall is forecast, with higher localized amounts of 4 to 5 feet expected in the Tug Hill Plateau area. 
• Snowfall rates of up to 4 inches per hour are expected at times.
• Visibility will be drastically reduced with near whiteout conditions and traveling becoming dangerous.
• Winds gusts 30 to 35 mph are expected which may knock down trees and power lines.

The PA CareerLink, Potter County invites everyone to attend the Education & Training Resource Fair Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00  PM, at the Potter County CareerLink, 279 Route 6 West Coudersport  PA.  This no cost event is open everyone to learn about Education & Training Resources in our area.

Last month, Dickinson Center’s Employment Support Services celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year Dickinson Center’s Employment Support Services (ESS) is proud to announce the fourth annual Joseph Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award. 

Dickinson Center’s ESS presented the 2024 Joe Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award to Michelle Pastore. Michelle has been employed at Dickinson Center Employment Support Services for the last five years. During this time Michelle has been able to achieve her vocational goals through hard work and dedication to her job. Michelle exemplifies the recovery motto by setting the example of how individual efforts, combined with a supportive team of family, friends, community employers and service providers, can lead to success in all aspect of life, especially in the employment areas. Michelle’s coworkers are very encouraging and supportive of Michelle, which helps contribute to her success.

“Michelle is truly an inspiration to all with her achievements and overcoming her obstacles and succeeding with her life goals. DCI is very fortunate to have Michelle as a part of our team,” stated Marsha Dippold, ESS Program Manager.