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TIOGA COUNTY WOMEN’S SHOOTING SOCIETY PRACTICE AND MEETING ARE THURSDAY, JULY 27 AT HILLSIDE ROD AND GUN CLUB’S PISTOL RANGE
The Tioga County Women’s Shooting Society is meeting from 5 p.m. until dusk Thursday, July 27, at the Hillside Rod and Gun Club’s pistol range, weather permitting.
“I am asking that women interested in joining our organization meet me in the Hillside Rod and Gun Club parking lot at 625 Gulick Street, Blossburg, PA 16912 on July 27 between 4:45 p.m. and 4:55 p.m. I will lead them from there to the range, which is just a few tenths of a mile further down the road,” said Marilyn Jones, president.
“We will be meeting at the pistol range from 5pm until dusk on Aug. 24 and Sept. 28,” Jones said. The meeting on Oct. 26 will be at the pistol range from 4:30pm until dusk.
Members and guests are required to sign one hold harmless waiver for the indoor and outdoor seasons and pay a $10 range fee each time they attend practice during the six-month outdoor season, which ends in October.
Women interested in becoming a member of the Tioga County Women’s Shooting Society can attend two meetings without joining but are required to become a member before attending a third time.
To become a member, women are required to fill out a hold harmless waiver and membership and medical form and pay dues of $15 once per year in addition to the range fee. “We use that $15 per person membership fee to pay for targets and other materials to be used at the outdoor range and to purchase Gatorade or water to drink when it’s really hot,” Jones said.
“Starting this November and continuing through April, we will return to carpooling to the National Range and Armory in Williamsport for the six-month winter season,” said Jones. Winter season dates will be announced in August.
Those attending practices at the National Range and Armory will pay a lane rental fee and for any target(s), ammunition or anything else they purchase.
Carpool riders are asked to assist drivers with gasoline costs.
For more information, contact Marilyn Jones at 570-244-7989 or at jones_mk@yahoo.com.
NRA BASIC PISTOL CLASS IN AUGUST IS FULL, ONLY THREE SEATS OPEN IN SEPTEMBER CLASS
The National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Shooting course in August is full and only three seats remain in the Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10course being held in the Doane Center on the Mansfield University campus and at the Hillside Rod and Gun Club.
Participants in a basic pistol class are limited to 12.
September class registrants will learn how to safely handle and shoot a pistol, how to clean and store a firearm, about pistol mechanisms and operation, building pistol shooting skills, and pistol selection and use.
Jones will assign each registrant to a shooting instruction and testing session on Sunday, Sept. 10 either from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The fee is $50 to cover the cost of books, handouts and range fees and is to be paid to Marilyn Jones upon registration.
To register for the September NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course contact NRA-certified Instructor Marilyn Jones at 570-244-7989 or for more information, email her atjones_mk@yahoo.com.
Wellsville, NY Racer, Jeremy Wonderling is on a Roll
By Mike Leone
(Middlebourne, WV)…After a successful fourth annual “RUSH Summer Showcase” at Lernerville Speedway on Friday night, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Models Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants headed south to West Virginia for the first of two appearances by the Flynn’s Tire Touring Series in 2023 at Tyler County Speedway. Drivers from five different states plus Ontario, Canada were on hand at “America’s Baddest Bullring” for race #14 of the 2023 season as a total of 44 different drivers competed in the two-night swing.
Jeremy Wonderling ended the 2022 season winning four of the last five Flynn’s Tire Series events including a victory in the first ever race at Tyler County Speedway to make a late season push at his fourth championship. After getting shutout during the four-race 3C Graphix “Battle of the Bay” Speedweek top open the 2023 season, Wonderling has been red hot since the Series resumed in mid-May. One night after making a late race pass to win at Lernerville, Wonderling led all 30 laps on Saturday night with an impressive drive through lapped traffic for a $6,000+ weekend sweep as he’s now two-for-two at Tyler County. Wonderling has now won 7 of the last 10 Tour events to take a commanding lead in the $15,000 championship chase!
Three Killed in Saturday Night Crash in Town of Salamanca
SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people were killed, including two teenagers, in a crash on Old Route 17 in the Town of Salamanca late Saturday night, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said the call came in around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
In the crash, a 17-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl, both from Salamanca, were killed. A 27-year-old male from Franklinville was also killed. A 13-year-old girl survived and is in stable condition at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Read more…..
Brooklyn James (aka Bobbie Jo Duell) New Music Single Release/Lyric Video
We’ve got a new music single & video releasing today, if you feel it’s a good fit for mentioning on Solomon’s Word. Below is a bit of info. Should you need anything else before posting, just let me know and I’ll get it to you!
Brooklyn James teams up with longtime producer/friend/cowriter Eric McKinney of Wonderland Studios ATX to release duo McKINNEY JAMES debut single “I Don’t Care”—a feisty summer island-vibe tune in the vein of country with pop-rock elements. McKinney was the producer on James’ original music soundtrack to the novel The Boots My Mother Gave Me in 2010. They have worked together over the past thirteen years in music and in voice-overs for educational materials and audiobooks. “I Don’t Care” is the first of many singles McKINNEY JAMES will release from the Sunday Songwriting Sessions.
Official Lyric Video YouTube Link: I Don’t Care – McKinney James [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]
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Music Single Artwork:
Download/Stream Links:
Apple iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-dont-care-single/1698341304
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/29BNWjHiprJ0bov6ZOFHzm
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CCB3RQRF
Kids With Cancer Dice Run
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department
This morning, Squad 11 assisted with the escort through town for the annual Kids and Cancer Dice Run.
OIL & GAS WASTE INJECTION WELL INFORMATION
Roulette Oil and Gas LLC has filed an application with the DEP seeking authorization to convert an oil/gas well (API 105-21374- Clara Field 20), into an oil/gas waste injection well.
Location: Clara Township, Potter County in the Ohi:yo’ /Allegheny River watershed Latitude DD: 41.894613 Longitude DD: -78.148022
Review note: 9/27/2022 Applicant has been issued a deficiency letter. If applicable, this application no longer qualifies for the Permit Decision Guarantee. Efacts link: https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eFACTSWeb/searchResults_singleAuth.aspx?AuthID=1409974
Mechanical Integrity Assessment Report: http://cedatareporting.pa.gov/Reportserver/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/Public/DEP/OG/SSRS/OG_MIA
Waste from over 250+ Wells
Roulette Oil & Gas Waste Report: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-AC8StUbnmVx4tviVGQzX3t-EOrLci9IEMKKrifph5g/edit?usp=sharing
Tree Fallen On A Car In Brown Twp.
On July 22 at 4:08 pm Morris was dispatched to a vehicle with a tree fallen on it in Cedar Run in Brown Twp. the roadway is blocked with no injuries
Let YOUR Voice Be Heard… Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Potter County, home of the Triple Divide, contributes to the largest section of High Quality (HQ) & Exceptional Value (EV) streams classified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
We the people…should ensure that HQ and EV classifications are preserved for Potter County Pennsylvania.
The DEP will be at a public hearing to accept verbal comments and questions on the application by Roulette Oil and Gas Company to convert a gas/oil well into a gas/oil waste injection well in Clara Township.
The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the F.W. Gunzburger County Office Building Auditorium, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Title 25
Chapter 93 25 Pa. Code § 93.4b. Qualifying as High Quality or Exceptional Value Waters.
§ 93.4b. Qualifying as High Quality or Exceptional Value Waters.
SECOND ROUND OF ANTLERLESS LICENSE SALES TO KICK OFF MONDAY
The second round of antlerless deer license sales, in which Pennsylvania hunters can pick up a second antlerless license for the 2023-24 seasons, begins Monday, July 24 at 8 a.m.
Antlerless licenses are available anywhere hunting licenses are sold, including online at HuntFish.PA.gov.
More than 480,000 antlerless licenses and more than 490,000 general hunting licenses have sold since licenses went on sale June 26.
At present, antlerless licenses remain in all but one of Pennsylvania’s 22 Wildlife Management Units – WMU 2G in northcentral Pennsylvania, which sold out at lunchtime on the third day of license sales. However, three WMUs – WMUs 1B, 3A and 4C – have fewer than 1,000 licenses left, and it’s possible those WMUs will sell out before the second round begins.
Overall, there figures to be an abundance of licenses available in Round 2. Aside from the forementioned WMUs, only one other – WMU 3B – has less than 10,000 licenses. Many have more than 20,000, 30,000 – even 50,000 – antlerless licenses remaining.
The number of antlerless licenses remaining can be seen in real time on the Antlerless Deer License Quota page at HuntFishPA. A link to this page also can be accessed by clicking on the red box titled “Antlerless Deer Quota” near the top of the home page at www.pgc.pa.gov.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 24 – July 28, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 24 – July 28, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
McKean County 0250
Sign Repairs and Upgrades:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Mowing:
- Various State Routes throughout the County
Patching:
- State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook)
- State Route: 6 (Mt. Jewett to Hazel Hurst)
- State Route: 1015 (Columbia Hill Road)
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook)
- State Route: 155 (Port Allegany to Larabee)
- State Route: 1009 (Bells Run Rd)
- State Route: 446 (Larabee to Farmers Valley)
Ditching:
- State Route: 46 (Bradford to Rew)
Box Culvert Replacement: Road Closed – Detour in place from July 14th to July 24th
- State Route: 146 (Red Mill Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
IA Construction Corp – Roadway Repair
State Route: 219. Contractors will be performing mill and fill.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 219 in Lafayette Township will be controlled utilizing flaggers during normal work hours; there will be alternating traffic patterns.
PennDOT Potter and Cameron County Maintenance work schedule for the week of July 24 – July 28, 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 24 – July 28, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Sign Repairs:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Patching:
- State Route: 3001 (Whittimoore Hill Road)
- State Route: 872 (Sinnemahoning State Park – Potter County Line)
Potter County 0260
Box Culvert Replacement: Road Closure Starting on 7-27-2023 – Detour in place
- State Route: 244 (Tyler Hollow area)
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 1001 (Sweden Valley – Brookland)
Shoulder Repair:
- State Route: 144 (Germania – Carter Camp)
Side Dozing:
Spray Patching
- State Route: 1016 (North Fork Road)
- State Route: 4017 (Sunnyside Road)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
- State Route: 6 (Galeton Area)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Patriot Tree Surgeons-
State Route: 244 (Andrew Settlement – Genesee)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State route 49, State route 1008 (Cross Road) and State route 1001 (Fox Hill Road)
Forest View Evergreen Tree Farms– Roadside Mowing
State Route: 244 (Coneville – Genesee)
State Route: 449 (Gold – Genesee)
State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
State Route: 1012 (Jackson Road)
Traffic control: Shadow Vehicle will be following the tractors as they mow along roadway.
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway Repair
State Route: 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades.
Traffic control: Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.
Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 449 (Brookland Road)
Traffic control: Detour will be in place, traffic will use State route 49, State route 1008 (Cross Road) and State route 1001 (Fox Hill Road)
Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement
State Route: 44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road) Traffic control: Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.
A Special Thank You From Wayne and Bonnie Hathaway
Thank you to our family, friends and neighbors that made our 60th. Wedding Anniversary Party a wonderful celebration. A special thank you to all of you that sent beautiful cards and wrote special messages, sent gifts and attended the party. We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives.
Wayne and Bonnie Hathaway
Join the Festivities in Roulette this Saturday
Roulette invites the community to a delightful evening of fun and entertainment. Experience a variety of activities leading up to the spectacular fireworks display presented by the To Fill a Backpack Program, commemorating their 15th Anniversary. Meanwhile, Fillhart’s Friendly Inn, a beloved local restaurant/bar, celebrates its successful 10-year tenure.
For over a century, The Friendly Inn has been an integral part of the Roulette community. Generations have cherished memories of dining at the Inn, growing up in its warn embrace, and even enjoying their first legal beverage there. As a cherished landmark, the Friendly Inn has provided a place where people can always feel at home. Many local families have owned this establishment, and Rick Fillhart, the current owner and 10th in line, has been operating the Inn since July 2013. To express their gratitude for the unwavering support from the community, Fillhart’s Friendly Inn has organized a family-friendly evening on Saturday, July 22, from 5 PM to 9 PM.
This exciting event will take place in the parking lot at Fillhart’s Friendly Inn. Families are invited to join us for an evening filled with music provided by DJ Jason, corn hole games, and exciting giveaways. Food specials will also be available. The little ones will have their share of fun with a coloring contest, face painting, and complimentary ice cream. The event will run from 5 PM to 9 PM, after which we encourage everyone to stay in town and witness the magnificent fireworks display sponsored by the To Fill a Backpack Program (TFABP), starting at 10 PM.
TFABP, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is devoted to supporting children in Bradford, Cameron, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, and Tioga Counites. Each year, TFABP collects school supplies, packs backpacks, and distributes them to children in need throughout the region. The organization relies solely on donations and fundraisers, operating without any paid employees or administrators. Dedicated volunteers tirelessly work to raise the necessary funds to ensure every child has the supplies they need for school.
As TFABP is celebrating its 15th year, they are proudly sponsoring a spectacular fireworks display expected to last over 20 minutes. TO help cover the costs, Fillhart’s Friendly Inn is hosting a 50/50 raffle. Tickets can be purchased now at the Inn, offering one chance for $1 and ten chances for $5. The raffle winner will be drawn at 8:45 PM on Saturday evening, and all proceeds will go to the TFABP Fireworks Fund.
Additionally, Fillhart’s Friendly Inn will donate $1 from every pizza sold on Saturday, July 22, to the To Fill a Backpack Fireworks Fund. The Inn actively gives back to the community through various donations and sponsorships, sponsoring local youth athletics, community organizations, and local events. In addition, $1 from every Firehouse, Smokehouse, and Inferno Burger purchased goes to the local Roulette Fire Department.
While the events at Fillhart’s Friendly Inn from 5 PM to 9 PM and the TFABP Fireworks at 10 PM promise an incredible experience, Raught’s Roadside Kitchen will also be set up in the parking lot of the Baptist Church on Main Street, starting at 4 PM. For more information on Fillhart’s Friendly Inn, please follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/FillhartsFriendlyInn. You can also find more information on To Fill A Backpack Program at facebook.com/TFABP.
FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE MOLLY’S BOYS JUGBAND THIS FRIDAY, JULY 21 AT 4:30 P.M. AT THE DEANE CENTER
At 4:30 p.m. this Friday, July 21, the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Molly’s Boys
Jugband on the outdoor stage located on the Central Avenue side of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
If weather becomes an issue, this free concert will be moved into the Coolidge Theatre. Donations are always appreciated.
This three-member group plays blues, folk, rock, and original tunes. With two guitars and a woodwind player they perform their music with feeling and expertise.
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK IS OFFERING FREE IN-PERSON PROGRAMS THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JULY 21 AND 22
Free, in-person programs are being held this Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22 at Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915. The park is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44.
Star gazing programs are in the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.
Registration is encouraged but not required for free in-person programs. The public may choose to register because those who do will receive an email if a program is cancelled or modified due to weather, etc.
Park Welcome & Walking Tour is This Friday, July 21 from 8pm to 8:45pm
Arriving early for a Night Sky Program? Meet park staff at the kiosk by the Night Sky Public Viewing Area to go on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and future. Expect to walk less than a mile on mostly level terrain. The kiosk is next to the restrooms near the gravel lot. All ages are welcome.
Launch Into Space: Yard Games are This Saturday, July 22 from 7pm to 7:45pm
Launch into space by joining park staff for astronomy-themed educational yard games. These games will provide an introduction to astronomy and are a great way to ease into the Night Sky Tour program. Registration is not required for this fun, family-friendly, free event.
Nature at Night is This Saturday, July 22 from 8pm to 8:45pm
Arriving early for a Night Sky Program? Join park staff for a family-friendly Nature at Night program. These programs feature fascinating creatures, such as fireflies, owls, bats, black bears and more. Have questions or like to know when a specific topic or animal will be featured during a Nature at Night program, email cherryspringsee@pa.gov or call the park office at 814-435-1037.
Or, bring a picnic. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are on site next to the Night Sky Public Viewing Area.
Night Sky Tour: Introduction to the Summer Sky is This Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 9:15pm to 10pm
Wish you knew your way around the night sky? Experience the wonder of a starry night at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. It’s great for beginners. Learn how to find the Big Dipper and the North Star and a few key summer constellations. Listen as the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky are recounted and find out about the park’s history, current use, and the importance of dark night skies
Through Our Telescopes: Night Sky Basics is This Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 10pm to 11pm
Under the guidance of park volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. Look through park telescopes at some of the key features of the night sky – planets, stars, and more.
No pre-registration is required. Telescopes are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the time listed subject to staff and volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations.
Register at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park for park programs. Questions? Call 1-814-435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.