Potter County Human Services Is Seeking County Caseworker 2 Applicants
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POTTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES INVITED TO SPEAK WITH LOCAL VOTERS AT TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00 PM GALETON, PA; MOOSE LODGE, 5 EAST MAIN STREET, GALETON, PA
All Republican Candidates-both primary winners and write in candidates are invited to speak at this event which is being sponsored with FREE Admission to all by Potter county FREE PA Chapter. We invite all candidates-including incumbents and those running un-opposed to come out for the event for a chance to get to know the area voters and hear their concerns before the November 7th election.
This meeting is directed towards the candidates representing Potter County Magisterial District 55-4-03. Candidates for these Townships and Boros will be featured; Pike, West Branch, Abbott, Ulysses, Ulysses Boro, Bingham, Harrison, Stewardson and both Galeton wards. Don Kudrick, Potter county’s Republican Party Chairman will be on hand to speak and to introduce countywide candidates who are in attendance.
On-site Voter Registration assistance will also available- so if you have been considering registering (deadline to register is October 23’rd) to vote-please show up and be ready to vote this November! Each voter present will be permitted one question per candidate and will be able to follow up pertaining to the response from the candidate.
We would like to extend an invitation for all school board candidates to attend-as parents have valid concerns and would like to know where the candidates stand on important issues such as forced masking, potential forced vaccinations for their children and their stance on male trans-genders using the girls restrooms or locker rooms.
FREE PA Potter County will be serving complimentary soups, snacks and desserts as well as an ice cream social at the meeting…so stop by after work, we hope everyone can attend and share their concerns and comments with the candidates participating to help with their decision on who to vote for in November.
We would also like to Thank the Candidates who care enough to attend, hear and respond to the voter’s questions’
lf you are a candidate who would like to participate as a speaker, or a candidate wishing to attend to meet and greet the voters please contact any of these FREEPA members: Kim Goodenough @814.558-4893; Lilian Cowburn @814.558.1975 or Cheryl Main @814-435-6548
Kerry J. “Cookie” Cook, 63, of High Street, Bradford, PA.
Kerry J. “Cookie” Cook, 63, of High Street, Bradford, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.
Born on June 29, 1960, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert R. Hotelling, Sr. and Alice E. (Shine) Hotelling-Vecellio.
Cookie was a 1978 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
He did body shop work for his brother Bob Hotelling after high school. His experience there later led to owning and operating his own body shop, Cookie’s Auto Body, for several years. He more recently worked as a baker for Beefeaters, where he made his own famous dinner rolls a staple of the restaurant. He also baked for Slice of the 80’s and Kennedy Street Cafe.
He is remembered as always having a smile on his face and a wonderful sense of humor, always making everyone around him laugh.
First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park is next Saturday October 14!
Next weekend marks the return of the annual First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park! First Fork Festival celebrates the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley, highlighting local authors, artists, craft makers and artisans. Surrounded by glorious fall color at Sinnemahoning State Park, this event draws over 1000 visitors each year and it all goes down on Saturday October 14th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Wildlife Center grounds on Park Road.
Cash Only Shopping
Due to the parks lack of cellphone service and wireless internet First Fork Festival is a cash only event. The park does not have an ATM on site, so make sure you bring cash to support all of our local food and artisan vendors.
Shop Local Food and Artisan Vendors
First Fork Festival will feature food from Red Horse Grill, Phatt Grady’s Mobile Food Trailer, and Out of the Box Stellar Food. Additionally, the Sinnemahoning Ladies Auxiliary will be serving up soups and our local scouts from Troop 524G will have funnel cakes for sale. Finally, no fall festival is complete without God’s Country Kettle Corn & Son’s of Dunn Family Maple serving up snacks.
We have almost 20 artisan venders offering variety of goods including but not limited to farm products, jewelry, pottery and even plants. This is great opportunity to get some of your holiday shopping done early while supporting our local artisans!
Live Entertainment and Exhibitors
Come celebrate Central Pennsylvania folk musician Jim Colbert as he highlights the stage with his Pennsylvania themed songs. Additionally local authors, historians, and exhibitors will be on site to educate festival goers.
Educational Activities for the Whole Family
Children, adults, and families can participate in several interactive educational activities staffed by local historians, conservation districts, and PA DCNR Educators. Learn about archeology, blacksmithing, watersheds, and even play historic games such as horseshoes.
We hope to see you & your family at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday October 14th for this year’s First Fork Festival. If you have any questions about the festival, please call the park office at 814-647-8401 or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov
Coudersport Jr/Sr High School Media Specialist Laura Bryant Speaks at Rotary
Coudersport Rotary Club had Coudersport Jr/Sr High School Media Specialist Laura Bryant as our speaker at our October 2, 2023, meeting.
The position of Media Specialist has been unfilled for 10 years at Coudersport Jr/Sr High School Library. Last year a lot of duct work was done and she has done a lot of rearranging to make the library more appealing to students. She is grateful for the football players and 4 other students who helped move books and reorganize them.
Laura teaches gifted and Special Ed, 8 year Media Literacy (where students learn to find reliable sources and detect Deep Fakes), is advisor for Chess, Rocket, and Mock Trial groups.
She has also started a ski club which goes to Swain on 6 Sundays during the winter.
Laura has gotten grants for 15 drones for Robotics, and has created a Maker Space which can be used during Study Hall by students who have finished their academic work.
Thank you, Laura, for speaking before Coudersport Rotary Club!
UPMC Oncologist: Treat Yourself to Exercise
By: Abdalla Sholi, M.D.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
While rest is always an important component of treatment and recovery, so is physical activity. After all, exercise has so many health benefits.
For years, physicians have recommended exercise to reduce the risk of developing cancer and to help cancer survivors thrive after treatment ends. But what about exercising during cancer treatment? Is it beneficial? Until recently, there were no recommendations.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently issued the first-ever evidence-based exercise guidelines for adults in active cancer treatment.
Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Treatments
There is now good evidence that exercise, such as walking or structured exercise classes, can improve outcomes for cancer patients. In general, exercise can improve the body’s response to treatment, no matter the stage or type of cancer.
WRITER AND EDTOR ERIN KEANE TO READ AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. — Erin Keane, the chief content officer of Salon, will visit the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Oct. 10.
Keane’s talk will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Keane is the author of “Runaway: Notes on the Myths that Made me,” one of NPR’s best books of 2022. For “Runaway,” she uses her reporter’s skills to unravel the story of her mother, who ran away from her Kansas home as a teenager and married a man more than twice her age in New York City.
Coudersport Rotary Roadside Cleanup
Coudersport Rotary Club completed its fall roadside cleanup on September 26, 2023. The Club has been cleaning this section of Route 6 for over 20 years.
KINZUA QUALITY DEER COOPERATIVE ANNOUNCES JOHN DZEMYAN AS SECOND SPEAKER FOR DEER SEASON “KICKOFF” ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, AT U-PITT@BRADFORD
Bradford, Pa.: The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) announces that John Dzemyan, local deer hunter, naturalist, and historian will be a second speaker at the Deer Season “Kickoff” on Sunday October 22, at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford campus. All events for the Kickoff will take place in the Frame-Westerberg Commons Mukaiyama University Room.
Introduction to Excel (Excel I) and Intermediate Excel (Excel II) Classes Scheduled
Unleash your productivity and take control of your data! Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to know how to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely used program for these tasks, and most workplaces want new employees to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Introduction to Excel will introduce you to the program’s basic functions and uses. You will learn a number of shortcuts for setting up worksheets quickly and efficiently and will get tips on sorting and analyzing data. By the time you’re done, you will know how to use this important tool.
First Fork Festival Saturday at Sinnemahoning State Park
The 10th annual First Fork Festival will be held on Saturday, October 14th, from 11AM to 3PM at the Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park. Surrounded by glorious fall colors the First Fork Festival celebrates the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley by highlighting local authors, artists, crafters, and artisans.
Cascade System Passed The Test
Portville Fire District – Engine Company #1
Yesterday morning around 5 am our cascade system was requested to assist Olean City at the scene of a structure fire on East State Street. Rescue 46 (portville 7) responded with a crew of two. Once on scene the crew assisted Olean City with filling their SCBA bottles. Our crew filled approx 70 bottles while on scene. We were released back into service around 10am.
This is the first time our new cascade system has truly been put to the test. We bought this current system when we bought the rescue in 2020, and while it’s been used numerous times since being placed into service this was it’s first true test. Filling 70+bottles is not a normal task. Our system held up great and could have continued to fill more if needed.
Great job by everyone operating on scene. It’s always great to see departments working well together.
The First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park is next Saturday, October 14!
Austin –Next weekend marks the return of the annual First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park! First Fork Festival celebrates the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley, highlighting local authors, artists, craft makers, and artisans. Surrounded by glorious fall color at Sinnemahoning State Park, this event draws over 1000 visitors each year and it all goes down on Saturday, October 14th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Wildlife Center grounds on Park Road.
Futures Being Chosen for a Filming Project Completed by the State.
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR contracts directly with Futures Rehabilitation Center to provide services to people with disabilities to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive community employment and independence.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Starting 10/8, Bradford Manor will offer a caregiver support group on the third Friday and second Sunday of each month, 2pm-3pm. While there will be focus on dementia caregivers, this is open to all caregivers in the local community! Call or email Lena in Social Services for more information: 814-362-6090 / lscarandino@hcfinc.com
PA Wilds Center receives grant from EDA for planning
Funding will support plans to stimulate the growth of the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation.
The Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship (PA Wilds Center) will receive a $736,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), meant to stimulate growth in the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation economy.
Capital improvements underway at Bradford Regional Medical Center
BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC), a member of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), will be getting some much-needed updating to the facility that will help improve the integrity and quality of the structure. After years of being overlooked, these investments into the current facility include projects of replacing the roofing system and updating the fire alarm system.
ARCHERY DEER SEASON OPEN STATEWIDE
This is a case of enormity hidden in plain sight.
Take Penn State University’s Beaver Stadium – the second-largest stadium in the western hemisphere and the fourth-largest in the world with more than 105,000 seats – and fill it to capacity with fans three times over. Throw in another 40,000 or so concessionaires, parking attendants, custodians, tailgaters and the like.
What’s all that get you?
About as many camo-clad hunters as will hit the woods in the days and weeks ahead for Pennsylvania’s archery deer season. Roughly 350,000 people – about one of every two deer hunters here overall – will head afield in pursuit of whitetails with either a vertical bow or crossbow.
To put that into perspective, the Archery Trade Association earlier this year put out its first-ever estimate of bowhunter numbers nationwide. It credits Pennsylvania with more bowhunters than any other state, and 10% or so of all the bowhunters in the country.
UPMC Expert: The Different Types of Physical Rehab
Barbara Rouse, PT, MPT, OCS
Rehabilitation, UPMC
September marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. Rehabilitation benefits patients and makes a huge impact on their everyday lives, no matter the reason they started with a rehabilitation program. Illness, serious injuries, and surgery are common reasons, and a rehabilitation program is designed to help you recover to your fullest potential. There are several types of rehabilitation that help fit the needs of any patient needing these services.
Outpatient Rehab
Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to get care for regaining mobility or functionality, and safely returning to their normal lives at home. There are numerous different types of outpatient rehab including but not limited to: