The Story Of The Crucifixion Passion Play March 25th
NEWS
WINTER OUTING SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND FEB. 3-5 AND NEXT FEB. 10-12
Around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 99 Main Street in Wellsboro during this year’s Wellsboro Winter Celebration, adults, teens and children can sit on the Old Man Winter Throne made of ice as friends and relatives take their pictures.
The Winter Outing Series continues this weekend with Winter Women in the Wilds Feb. 3-5 at the Sinnemahoning State Park Wildlife Center; Community Climbing Day this Saturday, Feb. 4 at Mansfield University; and Winter Adventure Snowshoe or Hike at Lyman Run State Park this Sunday, Feb. 5.
Next weekend will be the Wellsboro Winter Celebration Friday to Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 & 12 and Snowshoeing Basics on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Sinnemahoning State Park with registration by Thursday, Feb. 9.
Registration is Closed for Winter Women in the Wilds Feb. 3-5
Registration is closed and the wait list is full for Winter Women in the Wilds, a fun opportunity to learn outdoor skills this Friday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Sinnemahoning State Park Wildlife Center at 4843 Park Drive in Austin, Potter County. For information about the winter program, email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov or call the park office at 1-814-647-8401.
Beginners of All Ages Can Climb the Wall Free at MU on Saturday, Feb. 4
Beginners of all ages, individuals and families with children are invited to participate in Community Climbing Day to experience the climbing wall for free on Saturday, Feb. 4 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Mansfield University’s Kelchner Fitness Center at 80 Clinton Street in Mansfield. Registration is not required. The climbing wall is 80 feet wide by 29 feet tall. Provided free will be guidance by trained staff and climbing gear to get newcomers off the ground. For more information or for answers to questions, email Director Amy DeLozier at aletts@commonwealthu.edu or call the center at 570-662-4865.
Free Lyman Run Winter Snowshoe or Hike is This Sunday, Feb. 5
For the free Winter Adventure Hike or Snowshoe, meet outdoorsmen Chip Harrison and John Halter at 1 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 5in the Day Use parking lot at Lyman Run State Park at 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922. Adults and children old enough to handle wearing snowshoes are welcome to participate. Following an introduction to using snowshoes and a short snowshoe, the group will leave from the parking lot, cross the road and begin the one-mile out-and-back snowshoe that will take them to the Lyman Lake beach area and then on Fisherman’s Trail and Lyman Lake, depending on conditions. Those who own snowshoes are encouraged to bring them. Snowshoes will also be available and provided free for those who don’t have them. Wear waterproof boots, dress appropriately for the weather and bring snacks and water. This winter outing may be cancelled due to trail conditions or become a traditional hike if there isn’t enough snow. For more information, call 570-439-1826 or 1-814-435-5010.
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Sinnemahoning State Park trails in winter. New to the sport? No problem. Park staff will help get people started from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11at the Sinnemahoning State Park Wildlife Center at 4843 Park Drive in Austin, Potter County. Snowshoes and trekking poles will be provided. This program will begin indoors with an introduction to snowshoeing equipment and styles, followed by guided practice instruction on level ground and then a short excursion on the trail. If snow depth is insufficient for snowshoeing, the indoor portion of the program will still be held, followed by a 2- to 3-mile nature hike. Registration for this free program is required by Thursday, Feb. 9. Register online through the DCNR Calendar of Events. Questions? Call the park office at 1-814-647-8401 or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.
Wellsboro Winter Celebration is Friday to Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 & 12
On Saturday, Feb. 11 from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. will be a free Introduction to Cross-County Skiing on The Green, a park in the heart of downtown Wellsboro. Kids can try out cross-country skis with basic instruction. Tubing races will also be held at 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at this popular in-town event as part of the Wellsboro Winter Celebration. Also on Feb. 11 ice carvers will create a throne for children and adults to sit on and have their pictures taken by friends and relatives at 99 Main Street around 9 a.m. The carvers will then demonstrate their skills by creating four other ice masterpieces on the sidewalks in front of downtown Main Street businesses beginning at 11 a.m. The last sculpture will be finished by 3 p.m. The public is invited to watch the carvers work and ask them questions. It’s free. Find more information on the entire weekend at wellsboropa.com or call the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 570-724-1926.
FMI: To learn more about Winter Outing events or for updates on snow and ice, trail conditions, directions and more, search for Step Outdoors Tioga County on Facebook or visit www.stepoutdoors.org.
Free Jazz Concert Saturday in Bradford
On Saturday, February 4, the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center will present a free performance by the Mark Kellogg Jazz Quintet in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The group features Mark Kellogg on trombone and euphonium, vocalist Amy Azzara, Christopher Azzara on piano, Kyle Vock on bass, and Eric Schmitz on drums. Music includes songs by Duke Ellington, Brooks Bowman, Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer, Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart, and other American greats. The program will also include original music written and composed by members of the ensemble.
This performance is free and open to everyone. Seating is open. Reservations are not required. Doors open at 6:30 and the performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. The chapel is located at 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, Pa. 16701
Coterra Energy Donates to the Seneca Highlands Career & Technology Center
EITC Grants Assist Students and Technical Programs at Seneca Highlands Tech
Seneca Highlands Career & Technical Center administrators welcomed a donation from Coterra Energy in the form of Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) donated to the school. SHCTC, based in Port Allegany, is one of 26 career and technology centers, small and large, that Coterra has assisted across the state since 2010. To date, more than $1.3 million in EITC grants have been distributed by Coterra in Pennsylvania to help students cover the costs of instructional material, testing supplies, uniforms, and certifications.
SHCTC’s Kimberly Mooney and Kristin Hawver worked together to coordinate the EITC scholarships for 28 students this year. According to Mooney, the funds were used for technology, educational, and workplace items, such as computers, tools, workwear, and general purpose implements based on individual programs.
“The students report that the purchases assisted them on their career path and in finding employment,” Mooney related. “Whether it was for college or career readiness, the scholarship monies aided in course work and the ability to become self-reliant and have the necessary materials for the trade and to enter the workforce.”
Coterra’s EITC program has grown steadily through the years, doubling in scope in 2019 after a lull in the natural gas industry. CTC’s are seen as a natural incubator for the skilled workers needed by Pennsylvania’s growing industry sector, including natural gas production.
“We’re excited for the jobs that are ahead, and we are making sure that we have the workforce for this next phase in Pennsylvania’s economic development,” said Coterra director of external affairs George Stark. Trade schools like SHCTC, he noted, are training the workforce today for tomorrow that make them productive members of society.
“If our Career and Technical Center did not have this scholarship money, many students would be without some of the items they need that are helpful and required in a clinical setting, cooperative education placement, and in the next step of their educational/employment journey,” Hawver stated.
The program is administered by Commonwealth Charitable Management (CCM), which has partnered with Coterra Energy for over 10 years in support of Career & Technology students across Pennsylvania. CCM program manager Melissa Turlip related that “Building a future relies on a variety of industries,” citing welding, auto mechanics, health services and engineering technology among specialized fields that are always in demand.
“Our Center is very grateful and blessed to have sponsors like Coterra Energy that support students to become successful and motivated in pursuing their dreams,” Mooney remarked. “We are pulling from rural areas that have a high need for financial assistance.”
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Administrators and students at Seneca Highlands Career & Technical Center express their gratitude to Coterra Energy for the donation of Educational Improvement Tax Credits that help cover out-of-pocket expenses for materials needed by students to complete their programs or move into the workforce.
Scialabba Hosts Policy Hearing on Workforce Development
CRANBERRY – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) hosted a policy hearing today with members of the House Republican Policy Committee and the public, which focused on how to develop our workforce to meet the needs of Pennsylvania employers and consumers.
“In order for Pennsylvania to be competitive against surrounding states, we must be leaders of innovation,” said Scialabba. “The success of small businesses is a critical component of our economy, and it starts with addressing the workforce shortages plaguing our employers.”
Held at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building in Cranberry, the policy hearing’s testifiers were:
RECALLS
Global Pharma Healthcare Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops Due to Possible Contamination
Global Pharma Healthcare is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of their Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by /EzriCare, LLC- and Delsam Pharma, to the consumer level, due to possible contamination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted FDA to an investigation of a multi-state cluster of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo-β-lactamase (VIM)- and Guiana-Extended Spectrum-β-Lactamase (GES)- producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-GES-CRPA) infections possibly associated with the use of the artificial tears manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare. To date, there are 55 reports of adverse events including eye infections, permanent loss of vision, and a death with a bloodstream infection.
Risk Statement: Use of contaminated artificial tears can result in the risk of eye infections that could result in blindness.
IBSA Pharma Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of TIROSINT®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution Due to Subpotency
IBSA Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling 27 lots of TIROSINT®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution to the consumer level. This voluntary recall has been initiated because these lots may be subpotent. The company’s analyses show a slight decrease below 95.0% of its labeled amount in levothyroxine sodium (T4) for some lots.
County Line 4-H News
On Sunday (January 29) we had our third 4-H meeting. It was held at my farm, Echo Valley Farm. We worked with lamb and piglets. Little Buddy, who is a lamb, needed to have his vaccine. He also needed his tail docked, ear tagged and castrated. He didn’t have a very good day. I got to band his tail. Miley got to tag his ear. Mom gave him a shot. Then Natale held him while mom showed and helped Jessicia to band his testicles. Tails’ piglets needed their iron shot and vitamin shot. They were born just the day before. We each held one and my mom gave them shots. We left Trouble’s piglets alone because she doesn’t like strangers. We talked about why this stuff is needed and how to keep newborn piglets and lambs warm. We washed our hands and had snacks. It was a fun meeting. Maddie, Rolland, Miley, Rosalie, Talyah, Avaree, Ryleigh, Natale, and Maeson. All attend this 4-H meeting. We will see you next time.
Muccio announces re-election bid for Coroner
| Muccio announces re-election bid for Coroner Michelle A. Muccio of St. Marys, has announced her candidacy for re-election for Elk County Coroner. Michelle is a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Funeral Service Management as well as a Diploma in Funeral Directing and Embalming from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and owns the Lynch-Green Funeral Home in St. Marys, as well as funeral homes in Ridgway and Kersey. Her mortuary education provided significant medical training in anatomy and pathology, as well as extensive training in identifying cause and manner of death. She is also highly trained in the medical and psychological aspects surrounding a death, and has attended yearly conferences and training seminars to remain current with all aspects of the Coroner’s Office. She is currently working towards her ABMDI certification (American Board of Medico-Legal Death Investigators). Muccio took office in January of 2012 and has investigated more than 1400 deaths while in office. She has evaluated and authorized more than 1500 cremations. Michelle feels that she continues to be the most qualified for this position given her formal education in death care, her experience serving as coroner and the excellent relationships forged with the local fire departments, police and ambulance personnel. In her tenure as coroner, the office has run smoothly and she has been fiscally responsible with her yearly budget. Muccio is a member of the Pennsylvania Coroner’s Association where she serves on the Vital Statistics and Nominations Committees. She also sits on the MDAIR Team (Medication Death and Incident Review Team), which evaluates and offers guidance for deaths involving prescription medications designed to aid with addiction treatment. She also also pioneered two community-minded programs, one being the Cribs for Kids Program, which provides cribs to families who otherwise wouldn’t have access to a safe sleep space for their child, and the second is the Elder Justice Coalition, which helps bring awareness and education to older adults. She states that a great deal of time and dedication is required to serve as Coroner, and that she has served and will continue to serve the community with utmost compassion and professionalism. Her main objective is to ensure that the respect and privacy of both the decedent and their family is foremost in every situation. The Coroner is responsible for things such as investigating unattended deaths, issuing death certificates, and issuing cremation authorizations to area funeral directors. The coroner must work closely with local and state authorities during death investigations as well as be available around the clock when needed, something Muccio states is already second nature to her. She is grateful for the support that has been shown to her over her last 12 years in office from the community, the EMS providers, the Fire Departments, and Elkland Search and Rescue. Michelle and her family live in St. Marys and are members of Sacred Heart Church, where she also serves on Parish Council. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. The continued support from the community is greatly appreciated, and Michelle would also appreciate write-ins on the Democratic ticket. |
Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContact Capitol Update Friday, February 3, 2023The latest news from the State Capitol Think Spring! Trout Stocking Schedules Available  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced this week its 2023 trout stocking schedules are now available online and on the FishBoatPA mobile app.The PFBC will stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 697 streams and 126 lakes open to public angling. Stocking is set to begin the week of Feb. 21 in advance of the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, March 25, and the statewide opening day of trout season on Saturday, April 1. The 2023 adult trout stocking schedule is searchable by county, lists the waterways in alphabetical order, and indicates stocking dates and the species of trout that will be stocked. For more information about stocking, fishing and licensing, click here. Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics Start This Month  Now that the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is open, my office is hosting a series of events to help you apply. There is no cost for assistance, and no appointments are needed. If you are unable to attend any of the clinics, assistance is also available at my offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane.The first of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 15-16. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 15 • Eldred Senior Center, 169 Main St., Eldred – 9:30-11 a.m. • Ulysses Senior Center, 522 Main St., Ulysses – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Smethport Senior Center, 119 W. Main St., Smethport – noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 • Galeton Senior Center, 111 Germania St., Galeton – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Kane Senior Center, 100 N. Fraley St., Kane – 1-3 p.m. Click here to view the full schedule. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners. The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30. Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law. Additional information, as well as claim forms and a link to apply online, are available at www.revenue.pa.gov. Leading House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee  I am honored to be appointed Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.Now more than ever, Pennsylvania’s role as an energy producer is vital to the future of our Commonwealth and our nation. I look forward to advancing policies that will grow our energy industry and opposing those that seek to crush it. The Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has broad jurisdiction over the state’s energy resources and development. This includes regulations and conservation efforts; initiatives related to public lands and their renewable resources; policies affecting surface mining, coal, oil and gas, forestry, and mineral leasing; and oversight of air and water resources. The committee also has legislative oversight of the departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). I was also reappointed to the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council, which was created to advise and assist the DEP to prevent overregulation of the conventional oil and gas industry, and to develop a plan to increase production of Pennsylvania grade crude. I was also appointed to serve on the Environmental Quality Board, a 20-member board which is responsible for reviewing and giving final approval to DEP regulations. Did You Hear? Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Selected As Pennsylvania’s 2023 Trail Of The Year  The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee has named the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Pennsylvania’s 2023 Trail of the Year. The annual designation aims to help build enthusiasm and support for trails across the state, and to raise public awareness about the value of Pennsylvania’s land and water trail network. The Commonwealth is home to approximately 12,000 miles of trails. The Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail is a 7.8-mile-long section of the larger Knox and Kane Rail Trail in McKean County. The former rail line now provides a level trail for walking, jogging, biking and horseback riding. In winter months, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also popular. Congratulations to the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club and its partners, the Knox and Kane Rail Trail and Kinzua Bridge State Park, for this important recognition! Learn more here. |
PDA Roundup: PA Awarded $8.8 Million Funding Boost for Low-Income Senior Nutrition Programs
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Biosecurity is most important for anyone who owns or works with poultry – whether on a commercial farm, in the wild, or a backyard flock. Pennsylvanians should take proper steps to keep HPAI from spreading. Biosecurity Checklist |
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 Pennsylvania Awarded $8.8 Million Funding Boost, Plus Performance-Based Increase for Low-Income Senior Nutrition Programs The Shapiro Administration has announced that there will be a more than $8.8 million increase in federal funding for food access for low-income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.Read MoreSenior Food Box Program |
 Department Of Human Services Alerts Pennsylvanians About The End Of Emergency Allotment And Other SNAP Changes, Urges Support Of Charitable Food NetworkPennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh advised Pennsylvanians of upcoming changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Due to passage of the recent federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, starting in March, SNAP recipient households will no longer receive the Emergency Allotment (EA) additional payment created during the COVID-19 public health emergency and will resume receiving one SNAP payment per month. Read More |
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 The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention brought together hundreds of growers in the northeast to Hershey, PA to learn, network, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined attendees at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention banquet for an evening of celebration and remembrance. See More |
 In addition to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention banquet, Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding attended the Apple Growers Reception and ice cream social that was held at the convention. Executive Deputy Secretary, Greg Hostetter, joined the PA Co-Operative Potato Growers Reception. Did you know that PA has the 5th highest number of fruit and vegetable farms in the U.S.? See More |
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| The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. For America’s farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity. Response Deadline: February 6, 2023Learn More |
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 Dairy Excellence Grants Open for Applications The Dairy Excellence Grant is ideal for Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or overall efficiency on their dairy farm. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this is a competitive grant program that offers up to a 50 percent, or up to a maximum matching level of $5,000, to dairy farms approved into the program. Deadline: February 28, 2023Apply |
| Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Funding Opportunity The Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species (MAPAIS) is offering a small grants competition to encourage interested groups and individuals to submit proposals for possible funding. Approximately $30,000 in funding is available to support several one-year aquatic invasive species projects. Proposals must be submitted as one PDF file to MAP-Proposals@mdsg.umd.edu Deadline: March 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Learn More |
| Legal Webinars Offered by Penn State Penn State’s Center for Agricultural and Shale Law is offering a free quarterly Zoom webinar series covering U.S. dairy industry legal and regulatory developments with an in-depth focus topic presentation. In addition, a free six-webinar series that focuses on legal-planning for specialty crop producers is available. |
| PA Preferred Organic and ESI need your input! Join PA Preferred Organic and Econsult Solutions (ESI) for one of two virtual roundtable discussions on Organic Farming in Pennsylvania. These interactive roundtables will focus on the launch of PA Preferred and ESI’s new analysis on the Economic Impact and Future of Organic Agriculture in Pennsylvania. We need to hear from you about the future of Organic Agriculture in PA, what role the Commonwealth should play, and the opportunities and challenges for agriculture producers. Sign up for a roundtable at the link below:Roundtable Sign Up |
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Oswayo Valley Middle/High School Announces Honor Roll
February 3, 2023
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA. Mr. Erich Zaun, Principal, has announced the following students, grades six through twelve, have been named to the Honor Roll for the second nine-week grading period at the Oswayo Valley Middle/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: Alexandria Bechelli, Jadyn Brabham, Liberty Enty, Makenzie Good, Karielle Johnston, Trinity Lundy, Ella Malogrino, Sean McKean, Lexie Stilson
GRADE 11: 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 Linh Nguyen, Praylan Perkins, Lily Stedman, Holden Turek
GRADE 10: Charlotte Austin-Keech, Addison Bechelli, Abram Cook, Layken Enty, Landon Flurschutz, Lauren Hedges, Wyatt Johnston, Sophia Komenda, Shayden Mesler, Chloe Metcalf, Madison Taylor, Rylee Thompson, Brooke Voorhees, Eva West, Danielle Williams
GRADE 9: Lucas Dickerson, Luke Karr, Trevor Miller, John Mix, Soi Sang Nguyen, Rachel Rathbun, Mia Shaffer, Wynter Turek
GRADE 8: Elizabeth Freeman, Sage McCleaft, Aubrey Resig, Dana Williams, Jenna Wylie
GRADE 7: Reese Thompson
HONOR ROLL
GRADE 12: Nicholas Flamini, Zain Harvey, Jillian Maurer, Allen Mertsock, Hayden Skiver, John Wylie
GRADE 10: Maddison Austin, Jadyn Fleischman, Shania Jobe, MaKenna Manning, Aidan Resig, Phinyaphat Senanooch
GRADE 9: Braiden Bachand, Jude Colbey, KayLynn George, Dain Lyons, Patrick McMahon, Lachlan Tabacheck
GRADE 8: Ella Bee, Travis Coriaty
GRADE 7: Colden Bryant, Amberdale Burks, Kaitlynn Costello, Landon Enty, Makiah Jandrew, Triton Mascho, Bowen Taylor
GRADE 6: Joshua Hoffman, Rachael Long, Olivia Metcalf, Alec Resig, Lane West, Emily Wood
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY…
Wind Chill Advisory issued February 03 at 10:13AM EST until February 04 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
DESCRIPTION: …WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
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* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as
20 to 25 below zero.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany & Cattaraugus counties.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM EST Saturday.
Think About It
Internal or External?
By
B.J. Knefley
Approximately 30 years ago I developed asthma. The exact reasons and source of the problem was never identified. I went through all sorts of tests to identify allegiants, but none could be found that would have given me that type of response. Every winter I’d suffer from acute asthma despite being on a regiment of medications throughout the year. Once it happened, steroids we prescribed and eventually I’d recover, and spring would be here, and I’d be okay until the following winter. This year has been no different except that this time we did some blood work and found that the type of asthma that I’m dealing with isn’t caused by outside allegiants but rather something in my own white blood cells. I’m being attacked from within. What would normally be the bodies response to fight off infection is causing inflammation in my lungs. The result of course is acute asthma. Now to find the right course of treatment that will address the real culprit, my own body. What is causing my physical body is an internal problem has made me think of how our emotional health is also more apt to be an internal problem as well.
Our emotional and spiritual response to life is more often caused by our responses to external stimulation. In Mark 7:15, Jesus said, “It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart.” When we see things happening to us, we become victims. Our anger, fears, worry and anxiety all come from within us. We give our control away to others who then manipulate us with their words and behaviors, but we allow that. We give our power away to others. We allow them to control our feelings and emotions. We wonder why we’re a wreck not realizing that we’re doing it to ourselves. We think we’re being attacked from the outside while all the time it’s our internal responses that are causing the problem. Changing the inward response means changing the way we think and respond. It’s not if someone or something would change, it’s if we would change. That’s internal not external. Sadly, many see the irritants in life as the problem while all along it’s our response to the irritants. Remember, the only power you have is the one over yourself, never others or things. Think about it.
Potter County Voter Registration And Elections Petition Packets Available
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Learn About The Constitution of the United States
Attached please find information for the Constitution Alive class that will start on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.. This is part 1 of 6, and lasts about 1.75 hours. A bit long, but very good. The CCMC business meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. This course is FREE, and everyone in the county is invited.
PITT-BRADFORD TO HOLD EXHIBITION BY ART PROFESSOR
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold an exhibition by Sunyoung Lee, assistant professor of art, Feb. 3 through 24 at the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall on campus.
The exhibition, “Beyond Language: Build like a Painter, Paint like a Poet, and Write like an Activist,” opens with a reception and talk by Lee at noon Feb. 3. The public is welcome to attend. A light lunch will be provided.
Born in Korea, Lee has developed her cross-media, genre-bending approach based on literature and Eastern Philosophy.
“To me, going from the written word to painting is like translating between two different languages, and I cannot tell which one is first – the word or images,” Lee said. “In these pieces, painting and architecture are inspired by literature – myths, poems, novels and plays.”
Lee has previously held exhibitions in New York, Michigan, California, Massachusetts, England and Korea. After coming to the United States, she earned a Master of Fine Arts in painting from Syracuse (N.Y.) University and a Master of Science in architecture at the University of California, Berkeley.
The exhibition is presented by Pitt-Bradford Arts. See more upcoming events at www.upb.pitt.edu/TheArts.
Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women Grant Application Open
Alfred Station, NY, February 1, 2023 – Announcing the open period for grant applications through the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC-FFW). Grant applications, for individual grants, are being accepted February 1st through March 25th, 2023. A thorough review of applications will precede award notifications on or around April 30th 2023.
Grants are awarded based on demonstration of need and applicant explanation on how the money will be used toward sustained self-sufficiency. The amount awarded may vary from year-to-year, based on the number of applications and funds available, up to $1,000 per grant.
Grant applications are being accepted online, https://www.accffw.org/grants, or by emailing info@accffw.org to request an alternative application vehicle (paper application or individual interview).
The vision of the Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women is to be a resource that will provide financial assistance and open doors for women who seek continued betterment. The Fund for Women exists to invest in the lives of women in our communities in order to promote sustained self-sufficiency.
About ACC-FFW:
The ACC-FFW was established in 2017 to combat poverty in the tri-county area by providing women the opportunity to seek financial assistance for long-term self-improvement, and by promoting philanthropy by and for women. The ACC FFW is a 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to this fund are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Penn College Offering Three Practical Nursing Courses in 2023
Penn College has scheduled three clock-hour Practical Nursing Programs for 2023 – two full-time programs in Wellsboro and Coudersport, and a part-time program in Wellsboro only. The first full-time program will start March 14, 2023, and the second full-time program begins September 11, 2023. Students will graduate approximately one year from the start of the program. The part-time program begins June 8, 2023, and students will graduate twenty-two months later.
Qualified nursing instructors provide classroom instruction in theory and nursing skills. Affiliation with UPMC allows for clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Cole. Other local healthcare affiliates are also utilized. Graduates earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure (LPN). Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, private homes, physician offices, and other health-related offices. Information Sessions to acquaint prospective students with the program are scheduled on Thursday, February 2; and Wednesday, February 15. Sessions will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Penn College/Wellsboro, 22 Walnut Street, and will be available live via Zoom at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Learn how this Practical Nursing Program can help give you a great career boost! Registration is required. For more information, or to register for the Information Sessions, call Marie Van Ess at (570) 724-7703
Cameron County Republican Committee Monthly Meeting February 4th
Cameron County Republican Committee Monthly Meeting Saturday, February 4, Aroma Cafe 9 am Order from the menu if you wish.
Chili tasting, mural fundraiser benefit local shelter animals
Show homeless animals they’re loved this Valentine’s Day with these fundraisers benefiting Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries.
Chili with a Chance for Chocolate
Taste, vote and win at Chili with a Chance for Chocolate during Wellsboro’s Winter Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Buy a tasting passport for $5 to taste various chili recipes at participating businesses in downtown Wellsboro. Vote for your favorite and enter to win a basket of chocolate at each location. Buy passports before the event at the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce, 114 Main St., or on the day of the event at Penn Oak Realty, 65 Main St.
Also during the Winter Celebration, enter to win a heart-shaped lottery wreath with $100 worth of scratch-offs. Chances can be purchased at Penn Oak Realty for $5 per ticket or 5 for $20. The winner will be drawn that afternoon; you need not be present to win.
Valen-tiles for your Valentine
Honor a loved one with a unique gift – a permanent wall mural tile at Second Chance’s Heading Home Center. The 4” square tiles are $10 each and can be engraved with up to four lines of text, with a maximum of 25 characters per line. A dog or cat paw print can be added in place of two lines of text.
Each Valen-tile purchased by Feb. 8 comes with an emailed Valentine with your tile message to gift or save. The Valentines will be emailed between Feb. 8 and 11. The physical tiles will be delivered to the shelter and affixed to the wall mural. Valen-tiles can be purchased online at www.secondchanceas.org, by calling the shelter at 570-376-3646 or stopping in during open hours (only cash or check is accepted at the shelter).
These fundraisers benefit homeless, abandoned and at-risk animals helped by Second Chance. Fall in love with an adoptable cat or dog today by visiting the shelter during open hours or seeing them at www.secondchanceas.org. For more information about the events or adopting, call 570-376-3646 or email secondchanceas@yahoo.com.
Celebration of Life for Sharon L. Swartzfager
A Celebration of Life for Sharon L. Swartzfager will be held at the American Legion, John Berg Post 976 in Crosby, on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Sharon passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25th.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Vincent C. Horth Memorial Scholarship established at CRCF
OLEAN, N.Y., January 16, 2023 — Vincent Horth was a “jack of all trades” who excelled in his work as a mechanic and lineman.
Horth, a graduate of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School and Jamestown Community College, was known to share his mechanic abilities to help a friend, often working on their cars.
Horth worked as a mechanic locally at Rock City Dodge, Landmark Chevrolet and Allegany State Park. Later he went on to become a lineman for the City of Salamanca BPU.
“As a young teenager, Vince was always busy tearing apart machines and engines and fixing whatever was wrong with them. He didn’t use a manual but would tinker until he figured out a solution of some kind,” said Jeff Horth, Vince’s father. “Vince did very well in school, but his passion was using his mind to come up with an idea and using his hands to solve the problem. After working several years in both the mechanical and electrical fields, he became very good at both.”
When Horth passed away in April of 2022, his family decided to honor his memory through a scholarship.
Crack Sealing Project Continues Next Week in Lycoming and Tioga Counties
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a crack sealing project will continue next week along state routes in Lycoming and Tioga Counties.
Lycoming County
On Sunday, February 5 through Saturday, February 18, the contractor, Kriger Construction, will be performing crack sealing on the following roadways between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
- Route 15 between the Route 15 and Interstate 180 interchange in the City of Williamsport and Route 3026 (Beauty’s Run Road) in Old Lycoming Township.
- Interstate 180 between Route 2049 (Lycoming Mall Drive) in Muncy Township and the Route 405 interchange in Muncy Creek Township.
- Route 2014 (Third Street) in the City of Williamsport.
Lycoming and Tioga Counties
On Monday, February 6 through Saturday, February 18, the contractor will be crack sealing on the following roadways during the daytime hours.
- Route 15 between Buttonwood in Jackson Township and the Tioga County line.
- Route 15 between the Lycoming County line and the Sebring exit in Liberty Township.
Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Kriger Construction, is the primary contractor for this $772,600 crack sealing project.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.