Entries & Winners from Coudersport Festival of Lights


DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph causing blowing and drifting
snow.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN…From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY



The fall Potter County Farmers Market will be indoors at 114 North Main Street, Coudersport, where the Blue Daffodils was located, across from the Riley Gallery, every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. THE NEXT MARKET WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* The indoor fall market begins the first Saturday in November, from 10 am to 2 pm, until the week before Christmas. Then we change our schedule to the winter market, first Saturday each month of January, February, March, and April.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]
Many of the Potter County Farmers Market vendors will be participants scattered throughout the festivities of Christmas in a Small Town. The following vendor will be at our fall market location:
BLACK CATS AND PAPERCRAFTS will be at the Farmers Market. In the spirit of Christmas in a small town, we will have holiday decorations and cards in addition to our usual paper crafts and quilling art and some new tiny embroidery pieces. We can also take a limited number of commissions for custom, personalized items. For more information, or to make a custom order contact Leon at blackcatsandpapercrafts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page to see sneak peeks of the new things we’re making at https://facebook.com/@blackcatsandpapercrafts
Influence
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Are you a person of influence? It may surprise you, but we are all people of influence in one way or the other. Just by the very nature. of your existence you have influence. How much and how significant it is depending upon you. The scope of your influence might only be your immediate family, but it is still an influence.
A friend shared with me that he had been asked to include a reading at a funeral he was conducting. The reading that he was to share was one of these short essays that I had written several years earlier. Although I didn’t know the person who had passed, my influence through writing was being remembered and shared with others at their funeral.
What we don’t understand or realize is that our life is an influence on whomever we meet and don’t meet. How we interact with others, our comments with what we say and don’t say all have a bearing in the lives of others. Whether intentional or unintentional, we leave an impression as we traverse through life. It might be like the scent of a rose or the stink of a skunk, we all leave something behind. Ultimately, we all have a choice about the type of influence that we will create.
Not sure about what your influence? Simply ask others. This might be the first step. Another way is to look at your social media posts. It can say much about who you are, what you like and dislike, your spirituality, and even your political leanings. What others see will have an influence both in a positive manner and negative. If you don’t like what you’re seeing you have the power to change that. Remember you may not have the power to change others, but you do have the power to change how you’ll allow them to influence you and vice versa. So yes, you are a person of influence you must choose what type of influence you’re going to have. Think about it.




Potter County Today
Higher payments from the Pa. Act 13 shale gas-drilling “impact fee” have positioned many local governments to be able to avoid raising taxes, despite higher expenses anticipated in their 2024 budget drafts. Payments from the tax are based on 2022 gas drilling and production reports.
Potter County’s allotment is $364,137, up from last year’s $316,801. Township/borough payments are also higher. Market conditions, mainly in the form of higher prices for natural gas, are among the largest factors in the higher revenue distribution. County/municipal population is another determinant.
Township and borough allotments this year were as follows:
Potter County Today
Earlier this year, the Potter County Commissioners contracted with MCM Consulting Group Inc. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the county’s emergency communications system and develop a technical plan for any recommended enhancements. MCM representatives shared an update on the project this week with the commissioners and staffers of the Department of Emergency Services. A spokesman reported that findings and recommendations are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
MCM has been conducting a multi-phased assessment of the public safety radio system infrastructure, including:
To pave the way for NextGen 911, Potter County completed a $4 million systemwide upgrade in 2018-19. The project involved 14 communication towers with fiber-optic service, microwave relay technology and other infrastructure. County GIS staff has been building of a database of geographic information system addresses for each property in the county, which is necessary for a functional NextGen 911 system.

Jeff and Laura Goodhart, owners of Goodhart’s Inn on Central, are inviting the public to an open house at their bed and breakfast at 49 Central Avenue in Wellsboro during Dickens of a Christmas and Christmas on Main Street.
For the open house, the Goodharts will welcome guests for Dickens of a Christmas from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 3, and for Christmas on Main Street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; and 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 10. They will be dressed Victorian style.

The Port Allegany Drama Club presented A Christmas Carol Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at PAHS. The performers were the recipients of a standing ovation from an appreciative audience.

The 14th Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Evangelical Covenant Church will be held Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the church located on the corner of Church and Benton in Port Allegany. The event will feature homemade soups, pies, and baked goods; Covenant Church Cookbooks; homemade wares; handcrafted jewelry; hand-painted crafts and much more. For further information, contact Cheryl Freer at 814-558-0998. Pictured are Carri Madison, Danette Palmer, Cheryl Freer and Wendy Branch.

46 feet 2 inches! Light the tree and parade December 1 at 7pm! Thank you Smoker family!

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Miles Welby A Candle Co. is partnering with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to create a line of candles inspired by outdoor recreation in the PA Wilds region.
Miles Welby was founded by Tyler Spooner in 2014 and is located in the heart of Williamsport, PA.
“I started making candles as a way to give myself a creative outlet,” said Spooner.
The company name, Miles Welby, is a pun from “might-as-well-be” and was created to illustrate scents in a playful and humorous way. “The character of Miles Welby allows me to give each candle a backstory that links back to Miles.”

The Port Allegany Rotary Club invites you to Rotary Designer Purse Bingo to be held December 3 at the Port Allegany VMI (Veterans Memorial Inc.) located at 4743 Route #155.
Friends, food, games, door prizes, raffle table, 50/50 and more are on the agenda for the event. There will be special games and surprises!
Tickets are $30 and are available from Rotary Club members or by calling Susan at 814-598-1942 or emailing slbf04@gmail.com.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced that the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Students named to the High Honor Roll have maintained an average of 93% or above; while those on the Honor Roll have averaged 87% or above.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Nikolas Bonney, Khloe Carpenter, Olivia Cook, Hannah Cudzil, Madelynn Evingham, Brooke George, Maddison Gietler, Mallory Goodliff, Elexis Hagans, Alexis Kemp, Laci Miller-Geiger, Naomi Mix, Oai Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 11: Natchapat Asawutmangkul, Maddison Austin, Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Jadyn Fleischman, Landon Flurschutz, Lauren Hedges, Sophia Komenda, Shayden Mesler, Chloe Metcalf, Aidan Resig, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 10: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Lachlan Tabacheck, Wynter Turek
GRADE 9: Ella Bee, Elizabeth Freeman, Britany Louser, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 8: Reese Thompson
GRADE 7: Lane West
GRADE 6: Landon Austin
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Beau Barshinger, Alexandar Butler
GRADE 11: Emily Brown, Haylie Dowell, MaKenna Manning, Owen Mitchell, Kael Parrish, Conner Resig
GRADE 10: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Isaiah Goode, Dain Lyons, Ridge Mesler, Kole Parrish, Grace Rositzke
GRADE 9: Travis Coriaty, Payton Danforth, Faith Herzog, Lillian Knowlton-Mesler
GRADE 8: Evalyn Abdo, Landon Enty, Makiah Jandrew, Porter Phillips, Bowen Taylor
GRADE 7: Olivia Metcalf, Alec Resig, Camdyn Shaffer
GRADE 6: Jonathan Aumiller, Mackenna Evingham, Jolene Fisher, Kameron Hagans, Maddeline Kiendl, Noah Mesler, Dawson Perrin

Harrisburg, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced that Marc Popchak has been appointed to serve as the district forester for the Susquehannock State Forest, which spans Potter, Clinton, and McKean Counties.
“The experience and dedication Marc brings to this role is extremely valuable as he takes on leadership of the Susquehannock,” Dunn said. “Marc is a true public servant and we are excited to see where his vison takes this state forest district going forward.”
Popchak assumed management responsibilities for the Susquehannock in September, overseeing the 265,000-acre forest that grows some of the most productive stands of black cherry trees in the world.
The forest includes 550 miles of hiking trails and offers opportunities for camping, hunting, fishing, and motorized recreation.

Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
To learn more, attend one of the Information Sessions that are scheduled for Thursdays, November 30 and December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, or live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an Information Session, call Wendy Joachim at (570) 724-7703.