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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Can I ask again? Where are you? I’m asking more for myself than others as I had it come up in my reading today. Sitting here at my desk I’m wondering how to answer that. Where am I in life? Where am I in this journey? Is it where I want to be? What direction am I heading? So many ways to answer the question of where one is.
Recently I submitted two resignation letters. Ironically, they weren’t my first, but maybe my last. I’m retiring for the umptieth time. Someone asked if I’d get it right this time. I didn’t know I’d messed it up the first time. I just keep finding things to do, things I like doing. Afterall, it’s my life’s calling, not to retire but to help others. Essentially, it’s a life of service, and as long as I’m breathing, I suppose I’ll continue to do it. But to the question, “Where are you”, I’m not sure how to answer that. I guess I’m between assignments. I just don’t know what the next assignment is or even what it’s supposed to look like. Maybe I’ll write a book. Afterall, it’s something I’ve contemplated for the past 30 years, so maybe it’s time. But will that be enough to satisfy my soul?
It’s good to take stock of where we are in life. To ask some hard questions and to look within for answers. Sometimes we will find that we’re in a place that we don’t want to be. How we got there may not be our fault, but it will be if we don’t find a path out of that place. Sometimes people find a way to blame their situation on others and things. They don’t take responsibility for the events or the changes that need to happen. Sad when you think that some will choose to be a victim their entire life. Their blight in life becomes the fault of others. But is it? To ask introspective questions about life and our position in life is how we move forward into change. Taking responsibility to where you are is the first step in being where you’d like to be. Many don’t take it.
The challenge for each of us to is to ask the question, “Where do I want to be this time next year”. Then simply plot a course to reach that destination. Remember, a goal without a plan is only a wish. Think about it.
Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Allegany Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Austin Borough
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Bingham Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Clara Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Coudersport Borough, First Ward Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for Two
Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Coudersport Borough, Second Ward Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Eulalia Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Galeton Borough First Ward Mayor – 2 yr term – Vote for One (combined with Second Ward) Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
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Genesee Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term -Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Harrison Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Hebron Township
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Hector Township
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Homer Township
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Keating Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Oswayo Borough Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for not more than Three Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Tax Collector – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
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Pike Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Pleasant Valley Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Supervisor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Portage Township
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Roulette Township
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Sharon Township
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Shinglehouse Borough Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for not more than Four Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Stewardson Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Tax Collector – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Summit Township Supervisor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Sweden Township
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Sylvania Township Supervisor –6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
Ulysses Borough Councilman – 4 yr term – Vote for not more than Four Auditor – 6 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 4 yr term – Vote for One Auditor – 2 yr term – Vote for One Constable – 6 yr term- Vote for One
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Wharton Township
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County offices and terms on the ballot for May 16, 2023
COUNTY WIDE Commissioners- 4-year term- Vote for not more than Two Register and Recorder- 4-year term- Vote for One Prothonotary- 4-year term- Vote for One Treasurer- 4-year term- Vote for One Sheriff- 4-year term- Vote for One County Auditors- 4-year term- Vote for not more than Two DISTRICT Magisterial District Judges- 6-year term- Vote for One 55-4-03: Galeton B, Bingham, Harrison, Ulysses B, Ulysses T, Hector, Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Stewardson 55-3-01: Coudersport B, Eulalia, Sweden, Keating, Homer, Summit, Wharton, Portage, Sylvania, Austin B 55-4-01: Shinglehouse B, Sharon, Oswayo B, Oswayo T, Genesee, Pleasant Valley, Clara, Allegany, Roulette, Hebron
School Directors offices and terms on the ballot for May 16, 2023 AUSTIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Austin Borough only) Region I – 2 yr term – Vote for One (Austin Borough only) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Keating & Sylvania Twps) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Portage & Wharton Twps) COUDERSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (First Ward & Eulalia) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Second Ward only) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Allegany, Hebron, Homer, Summit & Sweden Twps)
GALETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Second Ward only) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (First Ward, Gaines, & Elk Twps – Tioga Co) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Abbott, Hector, Pike & West Branch Twps) NORTHERN POTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (Allegany, Ulysses Boro & Ulysses Twp) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Bingham & Genesee Twps) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Harrison & Hector Twps)
OSWAYO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Region I – 4 yr term – Vote for One (North Sharon & Ceres Twp – McKean Co) Region II – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Shinglehouse Boro only) Region III – 4 yr term – Vote for Two (Oswayo Boro, Oswayo Twp, South Sharon & Clara Twp)
PORT ALLEGANY SCHOOL DISTRICT At Large: 4 yr term – Vote for Four (Roulette & Pleasant Valley Twp/Annin, Liberty & Port Allegany Boro – McKean Co
January 28–Winter in the Lumber Camp and Pennsylvania Elk Presentation: Outdoor fun in the snow with sledding, snow men, and snow art activities. Try your hand at cross-country skis, snowshoes, and ice skates (conditions permitting) with the help of equipment provided by PA DCNR and volunteer instructors. At 1pm go inside to join Jeremy Banfield, elk biologist for the PA Game Commission’s Deer and Elk Section, for an engaging overview of the Commonwealth’s elk management program.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks. Water colorist Laurie Angood will teach a “Teens Artisan Class” from 3:00-5:00 pm February 9. The class is for students in 7-12 grades. Cost is $15 and includes all materials. Angood is also offering two “Young Artisans” classes February 14 and 16 from 3:00 t0 4:30 pm. The classes are for students in grades 2-6. Cost is $15.
Fiber Artist Lee Trayer will teach “Knit a Boomerang Shawl” from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm February 18. The $45 registration includes all materials.
To register call the co-op at 814-274-8165 or email: pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook or Messenger. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open noon to 4:pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Details are being finalized for: “Creative Writing/Journaling”; “Beginner/Intermediate Photography”; “Small Basket Making” and “Foraging” to be offered in March. More information will be forthcoming.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has been named 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,” Causer said. “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 and Conservation and Natural Resources.
In addition to his work as Republican ERE chairman, Causer was also reappointed to the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council, on which he has served since its creation under Act 52 of 2016. The council was created to advise and assist the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to prevent overregulation of the conventional oil and gas industry, and to develop a plan to increase production of Pennsylvania grade crude.
Causer was also appointed to serve on the Environmental Quality Board, a 20-member board which is responsible for reviewing and giving final approval to Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/25/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Lewis 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/25/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Lewis 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/25/2023 to RANGE RESOURCES APPALACHIA LLC in Lewis Twp, Lycoming county. 78a66(b)1ii – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report a spill or release of 5 gallons or more of a regulated substance over a 24-hour period that was not completely contained by secondary containment.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/25/2023 to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/25/2023 to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/24/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/24/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Tuscarora Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/24/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford 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.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 1/24/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Wilmot Twp, Bradford county. 78a57(a) – CONTROL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTION FLUIDS – Operator failed to collect brine and other fluids produced during operation of the well in a tank, series of tanks, or other device approved by the Department for subsequent disposal or reuse.
HARRISBURG – Continuing to lead efforts to get the House back to work and refusing to sit idly by on taxpayer time, the House Republican leadership team announced its committee chairs for the 2023-24 session.
“This process should have been completed on day one; however, Speaker Rozzi and his Democrat enablers refuse to complete even the most basic tasks expected of us by the taxpayers who elected us,” Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said. “This group of experienced policymakers represent varied regions of our Commonwealth and bring with them an unmatched wealth of experiences to help drive our committees forward, and positively impact Pennsylvania’s future.”
Committee chair positions are based on caucus seniority and members’ individual areas of expertise, interests or background. The following members will serve as Republican committee chairs for the 2023-24 session.
Friday – January 27, 2023 — McKean County has been awarded grants in direct federal funding for an amount of $19,477 under Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).
The National Board is comprised of representatives from health and human service agencies across the country. The United States Congress appropriates funds annually to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas nationally.
The local board, made up of representatives from McKean County, will determine how the funds will be distributed. Local agency representation includes The Salvation Army, McKean/Potter Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, United Way of the Bradford Area, Catholic Charities, Ministerial Association, local government, the McKean County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the YWCA of Bradford. These representative will determine how the funds awarded to McKean County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1). Be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2). Be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3). Have an accounting system, 4). Practice nondiscrimination, 5). Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs and 6). If they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Local Board Chair Sarah Lonzi c/o United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. PO Box 504, Bradford, PA 16701 or email sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org or call at (814) 368-6181. Funds will be allocated to one local recipient organization per program/service; organizations which are able to meet spending and document submission requirements; and those which have electronic communication capabilities. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 27th at 2pm.
Auditions for all roles to be cast in “The Moons of Jupiter,” including three males, eight females and the 11-member Greek chorus, are next Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m., next Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. and Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Warehouse Theatre Gallery at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro. Casting is colorblind and most of the roles are not age specific.
The eight female roles are: one astrophysicist, three goddesses, each a daughter of Zeus, and four famous male scientists.
The three male roles include: Zeus, king of the gods; his son Hermes and a bartender.
Auditions for the chorus only will be at 9 a.m. next Saturday, Feb. 4, also in the Gallery. “People of all ages who are interested in being on stage but don’t have much time and do not want to memorize a lot of lines should try out for the Greek chorus only,” said Director Lilace Guignard.
The Greek chorus is a group of performers that comment in a collective voice during three scenes in the play about why fresh water is so scarce worldwide. Two of the chorus members will sing or speak their lines. The other nine will only speak theirs.
The challenges of climate change have never been as entertaining as they are in “The Moons of Jupiter” as the Greek gods try to sort it all out.
“Mythology, sci-fi and Beatles songs are woven into this play,” said Guignard. “There is zany humor and dark intensity.”
Performances of this production by the Hamilton-Gibson’s Women’s Project will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.
For more information about the auditions, email the director at lilacemellin@gmail.com or call the HG office at 570-724-2079.
Do you have a private drinking water well, spring, or cistern? Are you interested in learning more about how to protect, test, and treat your family’s drinking water? Would you like to have your drinking water tested for lead and other health-related pollutants? If yes, here’s your chance! Penn State Extension has once again received funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Health Capacity building initiative to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a limited number of homeowners in Pennsylvania using private water wells, springs, or cisterns.
To qualify for free water testing, Pennsylvanians must live in a household that uses a private water well, spring, or cistern as their primary source of drinking water and must register for and attend a one-hour educational webinar. Webinars will be offered on March 7 at 6:00 pm, May 2 at 12:00 pm, and June 29 at 2:00 pm. Registration for each event is required and limited to approximately 55 households. After attending the webinar, homeowners will be mailed a water testing kit. Each water supply will receive testing through the Penn State Ag Analytical Services Lab for coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, nitrate, manganese, arsenic, lead, copper, barium, and sodium. Only one water test will be provided per household. Registration and further information for this testing program is available online HERE or by calling 1-877-345-0691. If you have any questions about this no-cost testing program, contact Danielle Rhea at 814-849-7361 (phone) or drs5277@psu.edu (email).
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Photo provided Shown is Jeremy Banfield, elk biologist for the Pa. Game Commission’s Deer and Elk Section, who will be presenting a program about elk for the public at 1 p.m. thisSaturday, Jan. 28 at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum.
The Winter Outing Series in Potter and Tioga Counties continues with Winter in the Lumber Camp this Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum and a free, guided snowshoe or hike this Sunday, Jan. 29 on Mt. Tom near Wellsboro; and next weekend, Winter Women in the Wilds Feb. 3-5 at the Sinnemahoning State Park Wildlife Center; Community Climbing Day on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Mansfield University; and Winter Adventure Snowshoe or Hike at Lyman Run State Park on Sunday, Feb. 5.
Winter in the Lumber Camp is This Saturday, Jan. 28
“Based on the weather forecast, we are anticipating there will be enough snow for Winter in the Lumber Camp activities this Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” said Josh Roth, site administrator. The public is welcome to enjoy outdoor fun in the snow with sledding, making snowmen, and snow art activities free on the grounds at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum midway between Galeton and Coudersport at 5660 US Route 6, Ulysses, PA 16948. Or, try cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with equipment provided by DCNR and the help of volunteer instructors. “When people drive into the museum’s main parking area, they will see a trailer where the equipment for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will be,” Roth said. “There won’t be enough ice on the pond for ice-skating.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the museum. At 1 p.m. go indoors for an engaging overview of the Commonwealth’s elk management program presented by Jeremy Banfield, elk biologist for the Pa. Game Commission’s Deer and Elk Section. Admission to tour museum exhibits throughout the day and attend the elk management program at 1 p.m. are: $8 for ages 12 to 64; $7 for ages 65 and older or AAA members; $5 for ages 4 to 11 and free for ages 3 and under. For more information, call 1-814-435-2652.
Photo provided Snow is in the forecast so sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing may be happening at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum this Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mt. Tom Free Guided Snowshoe or Hike is This Sunday, Jan. 29
At 8:45 a.m.this Sunday, Jan. 29, meet at the Pine Creek Rail Trail Darling Run parking lot in Ansonia in Shippen Township, near Wellsboro to go on a hike or to snowshoe the Mt. Tom trail depending on conditions. To get to Darling Run, take U.S. Route 6, turn onto Route 362 and drive about 1.5 miles to the parking lot at Darling Run and park. At 9 a.m. on Sunday, participants will cross Route 362 on foot to hike or snowshoe up the Mt. Tom Trail. This free slow-paced guided hike or snowshoe will be a climb of over 1100 feet to see breathtaking views of Ansonia and the upper Pine Creek Valley. Depending on trail conditions and the number of participants, it can take up to three hours to complete the hike or snowshoe and get back to the parking lot. Experience and conditioning by doing moderate to difficult hikes are a must for those who decide to do this course preview for the upcoming Mt. Tom Challenge being held there on Sunday, Feb. 12. Dress in layers. Bring a snack and water. Those who have their own equipment are encouraged to bring it. A limited number of snowshoes will be available. Due to snow and/or ice, traction aiding devices, such as snowshoes or simple boot cleats will be required. For more information, call Tom Oliver at the Bureau of Forestry office at 570-724-8130 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Melissa A. Allshouse Grenz, of Warren, Pa., died Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA. Melissa was the daughter of late Frank C. and Dorothy L. Good Gearhart.
She is survived by her 3 children – Jim Allshouse and wife, Heidi of Newburgh, Indiana, John Allshouse and wife, Lori of Leesburg, FL., Joan Buck and husband, Herb of Warren, PA., 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren.
Melissa was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Theodore Z. Allshouse, Jr., in 1981 and Kenneth B. Grenz in 2019.
A private funeral and committal service will be conducted at the convenience of the family at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the American Cancer Society. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Keegen Watson, a student in Mr. Bryant’s Networking and Security shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, earned his PC Pro certification on January 23, 2023. Keegen is a Senior from Smethport Area School District. Keegen is also currently on a capstone experience providing tech support for his home district.
Keegen’s certificate is backed with a $1000 employment guarantee ensuring his skills are workforce-ready.
For more information on the Networking and Security program, feel free to contact Mr. Bryant at bbryant@iu9ctc.org or (814) 642-2573.
The SHCTC Networking and Security instructor, Mr. Bryant is proud to announce the Student of the Week, Gabriella Salamone. “Gabi” (Grade 12, CASD) has demonstrated the resiliency and persistence needed for success in her future endeavors. She provides consistent help to her classmates and exhibits an outstanding work ethic in shop labs and on theory assignments. Gabi earned her Network Pro certification in 2022 and is currently seeking her PC Pro certification. Gabi is also seeking dual enrollment college/high school credits in both Psychology and American Government. These courses are offered through the CTC’s partnership with Penn College.
Montoursville, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily restricting certain vehicles on Interstate 80 in northcentral Pennsylvania.
School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches; and motorcycles.
Speed limits will be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways for all vehicles while the vehicle restrictions are in place, and commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane. Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.
Over 170 scholarship opportunities are available to area students who are attending colleges, universities or vocational schools. Students can apply for the scholarships through the Elk Community Foundation (ECCF) and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF), who are both affiliates of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies. The deadline for the submission of their online applications is March 7.
Students can access applications on the Foundation websites: www.elkcountyfoundation.org for ECCF and www.mckeancountyfoundation.org for MCCF. Students should go to the “Scholarships/Information for Students” section on the website that gives detailed information on the wide variety of scholarships available. Here they can begin the application process through an online portal. There are opportunities for everyone who is attending a post-secondary education or vocational school, including non-traditional students.
Students will create an account on the online portal where they will take an eligibility quiz that will automatically match them to all the scholarships that are available to them based on the criteria they enter. Each student will then fill out applications online. Students can easily upload letters of reference and transcripts to their applications. Applications can be worked on, saved, and then completed at a later time. Students are able to track the status of each application. The online program will keep applicants on track with their scholarship reporting requirements with automated email reminders and online reporting forms.l
Between Elk and McKean County there have been 15 new scholarship funds added just this year. Donors established these scholarships in memory of, in honor of, or on behalf of groups or individuals who believe in the power of education and want to help local students.
The Community Foundation is one of 40 statewide partners with PATH (Partners for Access to Higher Education). Students who receive a scholarship award from the Community Foundation may qualify for matching dollars through PHEAA and the PATH program if they attend a PA school. In 2022, 58 students received a total of nearly $75,000 in matching funds.
Visit our websites to see what is available. For further details, contact your guidance counselor or the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125 or 1-844-238-2289.
At 4:52am on 1/18/23 the mt Jewett Fire Department ( station10) and Hamlin twp fire departments (station 20) where dispatched to a tractor trailer fire on Halsey road… upon arrival chief 10 had command.. the driver had put the fir out with a fire extinguisher.. station 20 was recalled by command . Squad 10 responded to the scene to finish cooling down the brake drum .. the tractor trailer was able to be driven from the scene by the operator.. psp assisted on the scene..there where NO INJURIES.. there was minor damage to the trailer ..
