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Dana Daisley, Coudersport Teacher, Describes Stem Lab Program To Rotary
Coudersport Rotary Club welcomed Dana Daisley to our October 23, 2023 meeting at A&W West End Grill.
Dana Daisley is in his 30th year as an Elementary School Teacher. Originally a classroom teacher, he is now the Coudersport Elementary School STEM Lab Facilitator. The program encourages Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for grades Pre-K through 6th Grade.
KANE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO INDECENT ASSAULT AGAINST CHILD UNDER 13
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania: October 27, 2023): McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer confirmed that Mark Wilson, of Kane, pled guilty in McKean County court yesterday to 2 counts of Indecent Assault on a child under age 13 – Felony 3 and 1 count of Corruption of a Minor – Felony 3.
Officer Derek Snyder of Kane Borough Police investigated the case and filed the charges against Wilson.
Wilson pled guilty to touching the juvenile female’s vagina and having her touch his penis between January 1, 2023 and June 10, 2023 at a residence in Kane over a course of conduct.
Cattaraugus Woman Jailed on Potter County Warrant
- On October 24, 2023 at 11:54 pm, Rose M. Bickford, 41, of Cattaraugus, was arrested as a Fugitive of Justice for an out-of-state crime. She was arrested following a call for service in the Village of Cattaraugus.
- Investigation revealed she had a warrant out of Potter County, PA. She was arraigned in the Town of Little Valley Court and remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await extradition proceedings.
Railroad Work to Close Main Street in Ridgway Starting November 10
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that B&P Railroad will close Route 3002 (Main Street) in Ridgway Borough on Friday, November 10, to improve one of their railroad crossings.
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center Students Celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Students in Mr. Bryant’s computer systems networking and telecommunication class at the SHCTC observed National Cybersecurity Month by earning certifications verifying their skills. Many students earned an IT Fundamentals Pro: Secure a Home Wireless Network credential. Others sought more advanced credentials in online safety and security, implementing physical security, and combating malware.
For more information on National Cybersecurity Month, please visit: https://www.nist.gov/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-awareness-month.
Pictured with certificates: Garry Strait, Richard Wojcik, Aiden Smith, Owen Erhard, Blake Lloyd, Brody McInroy, and Levi Howard. Not pictured: Nathan Haight.
Pictured with certificates: Daryl Love, Levi Burrous, Coltin Herbstrit, and Victor Earle. Not pictured: Dylan Clancy.
OGH receives Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation Grant
Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a member hospital campus of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation and Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. The grant was awarded in October and will be utilized for various patient resources throughout the hospital campus.
Penn College men set for soccer challenge
Despite going 1-3-1 during the regular season against other United East Volt Division playoff teams, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer coach Tyler Mensch welcomes the postseason challenge as his fifth-seeded Wildcats open at fourth-seeded St. Mary’s (Md) College at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Third-seeded Lancaster Bible College will host six-seeded Penn State Berks in Saturday’s other Volt first-round match, while top-seeded Penn State Abington and second-seeded Penn State Harrisburg earned first-round playoff byes.
Brittany A. Rose Named Manager of Northwest Bank in Smethport
SMETHPORT — Brittany A. Rose has been named manager of the Northwest Bank office located at 428 W. Main St.
Making the announcement, Northwest District Manager Bill Pantuso said Rose is responsible for customer service, administration, lending and business development. She will work with the commercial lending, business banking, retail lending and investment management areas of the bank to provide customers with a full range of financial services.
She will also oversee the office’s involvement in community activities in and around Smethport.
Rose is a graduate of Smethport Area High School and has prior banking experience with both Northwest and Hamlin Banks. Most recently, she served as a prekindergarten aide for the Smethport school district.
She is the daughter of the late Judith C. Smith. She and her husband, Kevin, live with their children, Payton and Parker, in Gifford, PA.
Mansfield Borough Police Department *Traffic Advisory
| Mansfield Borough Police DepartmentOctober 26 at 6:39 PM | ||
| *Traffic Advisory for 10/27/2023* Friday morning starting around 10:00 AM, the public works department will be painting the pedestrian crosswalks on South/North Main Street (U.S Rt. 2005) as well as East/West Wellsboro Street (U.S Rt. 6) at the red light. Traffic control will be in place with flaggers, but motorist can expect delays. The painting is expected to be completed by 1:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding. (M.B.P.D) | ||
Potter County Farmers Market Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 27th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[Please note that in November, the market will move indoors, Saturdays, from 10 am to 2 pm. See announcement in NOTICES below.]
Good news! We now have a confirmed fall and winter market location. It is in the store front where the Blue Daffodils was located. It is 114 North Main Street, Coudersport across from the Riley Gallery. The 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]
REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS is planning on being there this Friday with apple cider.
JOANIE’S APIARY will be at market this week with honey and other products along with creamed honey from HOPPE’S.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market rain or shine with beautiful, organically grown local fresh produce. We will have Red and Candy Onions, Sweet Peppers, Garlic, Thai Hot Peppers, Spahetti Squash, Delicata Squash, Baby Butternut Squash, Carnival Acorn Squash, Rainbow Carrots, Fennel, and Fresh Young Ginger! We accept cash, checks and credit cards. FMNP checks. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars,lotions,lotion bars, lip balm and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vender. There will be beautiful gages and colors of Alpaca Yarns for winter projects, a large variety of patterns and sizes of Alpacas socks. There will be hand knit hats, mitts, headbands, scarves, cowls, and shawls for Christmas shopping as well as alpaca boot insoles and alpaca bears. Roving for spinning or felting. Credit cards will be accepted. 814-601-0049 for SPECIAL ORDERS https://alpacas75.wixsite.com/website Alpaca Creations, follow on Facebook
CARING CRAFTS will be attending the Market. Weather Permitting. We have a variety of patterns for our Homemade Travel Pillows. A variety of plastic canvas ornament/magnet pieces that include; NFL logos, character theme, military signs, animals, etc.. Stop by and see us and don’t forget to like/ message us your special order on Facebook @ Caring Crafts. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
Think About It
You Stink!
By
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Tonight, after we had finished dinner, I got up from the table and walked over and gave my wife a kiss. She responded with, “Are you going in to take a shower?” I said “No, why?” She then said, “It was more of a suggestion than a question, you stink.” Not being able to leave things alone, I acted surprised. She then added, “I could smell you in the car.” For those that are wondering, yes I went and took a shower.
Have you ever noticed that sometimes we are the last to know things? After all I shower regularly, brush my teeth and hair, (Oh wait, I don’t have hair). We use deodorant, and perhaps cologne and we still end up smelling bad. Are we missing something?
Okay, so let me get to the real point. There are many things in life that we just simply miss. I’m not talking about body odor but rather the toxicity of our soul that leads to obnoxious and destructive behavior. We don’t see it, and we are often feeling more like the victim than the perpetrator. Because of wounds to our soul that have come, because of unresolved trauma, abuse, and a host of other things, we don’t see how bad off we really are. Sadly, others see it, but we can’t.
King David said in Psalm 139:23 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts”. Why is that so important? It’s because we need others to help us see what we can’t. Who can really know your heart? Who can see past the masks that you wear? We have to give those that we trust the permission to speak truth, and then we need to receive it.
I have two friends that I meet with every month. With each other we have been open about our lives, failures, regrets and our pain. We purposely get together to do life. It’s a commitment that we each make to each other, because if we’re going to grow we understand that we need others that can speak into our life what they see. If your thinking stinks who’s going to tell you? Think about it.
Renovo Loans Ambulance to Coudersport
Coudersport Ambulance Association
Unfortunately, earlier this week our primary ambulance was involved in a hit and run and our backup ambulance ran into some mechanical issues. This left us with no ambulances of our own and thankfully neighboring ambulance services were able to cover our district. Earlier today, Renovo Ambulance agreed to help us out and brought us one of their ambulances to use while we have ours out of service. So, for the next few days you may see Renovo’s ambulance around as we use it to serve our community. We are incredibly thankful for Renovo’s support so that we can continue to deliver our mission.
UPMC Expert: The Role of Genetics in Breast Cancer Risk
By: Susan Branton, M.D.
UPMC Magee-Womens Breast Health Center
Genetic testing to discover ancestry is common practice and sometimes discovering your family history can reveal unexpected connections, new storylines, and a world of new relatives. But, there’s another benefit for some specific types of genetic testing. The genes you inherit can help doctors determine your cancer risk, including your risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Everyone has a unique genetic code that is a combination of genes from their parents. Mutations or changes in certain genes can increase the likelihood that certain cells could become cancerous. Pancreas, thyroid, colon, bone, breast, ovarian, soft tissue, and melanoma are cancers that possibly can be linked with genetic mutations. Mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are specifically linked to breast and ovarian cancer. People with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a higher incidence of having the BRCA gene mutation. African American women who have a higher rate of estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer also have higher rates of the BRCA1, BRCA2, and another gene called PALB2 that is linked to breast cancer.
So where do you start? At age 18, women should begin talking to their family doctors about their breast and ovarian cancer risks. Important factors that could impact your risk include your age at menses, age at first childbirth, weight, lifestyle, and genetic or family history.
Lumber Heritage Region Receives $288,000 Grant from DCNR in Pennsylvania’s $52.2 Million Funding Boost
Lumber Heritage Region, Pennsylvania — The Lumber Heritage Region is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $288,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This funding will play a pivotal role in advancing the preservation and celebration of our region’s rich cultural and environmental heritage.
The grant allocation is part of a broader initiative by the state government, spearheaded by Governor Shapiro, to support and empower various regions throughout Pennsylvania. In total, Governor Shapiro has allocated an impressive $52.2 million in grants to enhance community and environmental projects across the state. Of this substantial sum, communities, organizations and partners within the Lumber Heritage Region secured $5.32 million, reinforcing our area’s significance in Pennsylvania’s heritage and conservation efforts. For more information about these individual grants visit, https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=6376124&DocName=2023_C2P2_Fall_Grants_List_CompleteFinal.pdf
Anastasia Penick Is Seneca Highlands CTC Student of the Week
Anastasia Penick, a third-year culinary student, is our featured student of the week. She actively engages in various extracurricular activities, including participating in Skills USA’s Front of House competition, being a part of the SHCTC Student Committee, and contributing to theater at PAHS. Additionally, she has dedicated four years to a part-time position at Fox’s Pizza in Port Allegany. Anastasia holds a ServSafe certification and is considering a future in the dietary field of nutrition.
Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the following locations:
- Emporium Borough Office – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
State Police Announce Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police today announced the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the third quarter of 2023.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, police chiefs of first-class cities, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state and/or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to a law enforcement agency.
According to Pennsylvania law, a person commits a third-degree felony if they make a false oral or written statement on any federal or state agency form or willfully presents false identification that is likely to deceive the seller, licensed dealer, or licensed manufacturer. During the PICS process, some individuals are identified as having an active warrant for their arrest.
In the third quarter, the following investigations were initiated by the PSP Firearms Division and referred to PSP Troops, municipal police departments, or ATF for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Table 1: Third quarter PICS statistics (2022 and 2023)
| | 2022 | 2023 |
| PICS checks conducted | 285,980 | 242,090 |
| Persons denied | 4,437 | 3,539 |
| Denials referred to law enforcement agencies | 1,529 | 2,539 |
| Referred to Pennsylvania State Police | 363 | 896 |
| Referred to municipal law enforcement | 1,030 | 1,526 |
| Referred to ATF | 136 | 117 |
| Individuals arrested for a warrant at point of purchase | 27 | 18 |
For more information on PICS and carrying firearms in Pennsylvania, visit psp.pa.gov
Contact: Lt. Adam Reed or Myles Snyder, 717-783-5556, ra-pspcomm@pa.gov
NATIONAL FUEL AND SENECA RESOURCES ENDOW NEW SCHOLARSHIP AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. – National Fuel and Seneca Resources have endowed a new scholarship to benefit energy and engineering students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The National Fuel Gas Company Foundation made a gift of $25,000 to create the National Fuel and Seneca Resources Scholarship in honor of the natural gas utility and its exploration and production company, Seneca Resources.
Students studying petroleum technology or engineering at Pitt-Bradford will be given first preference for the scholarships. Second preference will be given to students majoring in other energy-related disciplines or children of current employees who are attending Pitt-Bradford.
