Coudersport, Pa., March 28, 2023 – UPMC is looking for volunteers to assist chaplains with spiritual care visits at UPMC Cole.
Qualified candidates will assist two-to-three hours per week on a flexible schedule. Volunteer chaplain assistants also must complete a six-hour training program prior to serving. The next training session is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport, in the first-floor main conference room. Registration for this training is due Monday, April 3.
During the training, volunteers will learn about UPMC’s mission, vision, and values; how to assess a patient’s spiritual needs; how to structure a pastoral/patient visit; and effective patient-centered listening techniques.
For more information or to register for the volunteer chaplain assistant training, contact Andrea Streich, executive director, Cole Foundation, at 814-274-5520 or streichaf@UPMC.edu.
The Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team got their second win of the season on Tuesday evening, March 28th, over Oswayo Valley 181-171. The top eight Falcons included:
Owen Deutschlander – 24 Owen Daniels – 23 Caine Wright – 23 Brooke Tubbs – 23 Logan Jackson – 22 Owen Gill – 22 Ethan Hamilton – 22 Carter Thompson – 22 The Falcons’ next match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4th, at Otto Eldred.
At 3:25 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Fire Department has been dispatched to 448 East Second Street at Hershey’s Farm Market for a garage & greenhouse fire with exposures. A second alarm has been issued for Roulette & Galeton to assist.
East Second street is Shut down from Park Ave to Rt. 872. Please use alternate routes.
3:50 PM-Fire is contained to original structure. Extensive overhaul anticipated.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced 127 long-term care facilities in 43 counties will receive a portion of Pennsylvania’s $14.2 million in federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to help sustain quality care as the Commonwealth’s population ages and residents’ needs change.
“Pennsylvanians living in long-term care facilities deserve the best care possible,” said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “We are excited to be able to continue our support of the facilities across the Commonwealth that care for our families and friends.
Nobody likes waiting. As humans, we’re naturally impatient. In today’s world, we have unlimited information and instantaneous gratification at our fingertips – we want it, and we want it now. But imagine being one of more than 118,000 people currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. All the resources are still in your hands which has greatly impacted how those needing a transplant are finding donors, but you’re still waiting and it’s not just for a delivery van to drop off a package or an email to hit your inbox; it’s a matter of life and death.
Don Lewicki, retired associate professor of computer information systems and technology, talks with Rick Esch, president of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on a tour of the university’s new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building. The university named one of its most unique computer labs in Lewicki’s honor.
BRADFORD, Pa. – Don Lewicki’s former co-workers had a little surprise for him when he toured the new George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, a building that he helped design before retiring from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
To understand the significance of the sign outside the university’s systems, networks and projects lab, “CIST SNAP LAB: Named in honor of Donald C. Lewicki,” it helps to go back a little.
Lewicki came to Pitt-Bradford in 2000 from IBM, where he worked in both technical and management positions. At Pitt-Bradford, he served both as a staff member overseeing computing, telecommunications and media services, taught management and enjoyed living in his hometown of nearby Olean, N.Y.
In 2007-08, he developed the university’s highly successful computer information systems and technology major, which is now one of the most popular on campus. He led that program as director until 2017, when he turned the program leadership over to Dr. Ken Wang, but he continued teaching in it for four more years.
Lewicki built the information technology program around projects, which students begin working on as soon as their second year. In 2015, Lewicki used a portion of gifts from Dr. Richard E. McDowell, president emeritus, and his wife, Ruth, and Zippo Manufacturing Co. to create a unique projects lab, the systems, networks and projects lab, known on campus as the SNAP Lab.
In the SNAP Lab students in networking classes create a server setup for a small business. Each student has their own “rack” to build their own small server. For the final examination, adjunct instructor and technical analyst Steve Ellison sabotages the servers with the kinds of problems information technology people deal with all the time – power outages, cyberattacks or a system overload. Students must then repair their creations.
It’s the kind of practical thinking that Lewicki liked to instill in students.
“Everything is hands-on collaboration,” he said. “If you have a good student, you need to give them a good project.”
So it was only appropriate that as Lewicki toured the new home of the computer information systems and technology program and came across the reimagined SNAP lab, he saw that it was named in his honor.
Lewicki was visibly moved.
“You left us quite a legacy here, Don,” Pitt-Bradford President Richard T. Esch told him.
Lewicki said, “We’ve had a lot of successful students, and I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
The following student has been accepted into the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ High School Juried Art Exhibition:
Joy Ou, Grade: 10 Congratulations!
*Joy’s artwork has been chosen to be exhibited in the annual High School Juried Art Exhibition at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. A panel of judges has
determined that Joy’s entry deserves to hang in the Quick Center alongside some of the best artwork found in our region.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is the home of St. Bonaventure University’s world-class collection, including art and historical artifacts that span from the beginnings of Western
civilization through the 21st Century. The QCA annually hosts exhibitions that highlight the University’s art collection along with touring exhibitions, and student and curriculum-related
exhibitions, including this year’s High School Juried Art Exhibition.
The exhibition opening will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. with a reception in the theatre atrium of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 28) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.
Because this meeting is being held in a virtual format, the process for accepting public comment will be different than an in-person gathering. Public comments pertaining to the agenda can be submitted by calling (717) 705-7846 beginning on Thursday, March 30 at 8 a.m. until Friday, March 31 at 12 p.m. Recorded comments will be limited to 5 minutes and will be presented to committee members prior to the meeting.
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will dedicate its new $24.5 million George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building in a ceremony March 31.
The dedication will take place at 3 p.m. in the two-story atrium of the 40,000-square-foot building, which opened in January. It will include remarks from George B. Duke, chairman and owner of Zippo Manufacturing Co., for whom the building is being named. The public is invited to attend.
Kendra Smoker has been selected as the Seneca Highlands CTC Student of the Week. Kendra is a second year student in the Homeland Security program at the CTC. Kendra sets a terrific example for her peers in and out of the classroom. Kendra has earned 11 certificates for successfully completing Pennsylvania State Fire Academy courses. As a volunteer at the Port Allegany Fire Department, Kendra shows great interest in pursuing public safety as a career.
Pictured are Ed Vicic and Karen Sewell as they arrange a display for Ladies Day Out!
No Fooling, Ladies Day Out! curated by Kimball Nelson at Eddies’ on Main, will be held from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 1 The event will feature jewelry, glassware and artwork; silent auction, gift basket raffle, music by John Meade, Little Mountain Winery Tasting, appetizer stations and more.
Join in on a great day of shopping, relaxing, food, music and fun! In addition to the wine tasting, Little Mountain Winery will have wine by the glass and bottles available. Load your ladies up in the car and celebrate with an afternoon of fun!
Get your tickets at Eddies On Main or from Kimball Nelson by text @(814)598-0235. Limited tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds from the event will go to CASA.
CASA McKean is a local chapter of the national CASA program that trains and supports volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. These volunteers work with the local court system to help ensure that these children receive the support and resources they need to thrive in safe and permanent homes. By providing a voice for these children, CASA McKean plays an important role in helping to break the cycle of child abuse and improve outcomes for vulnerable children in the community.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a pipe replacement project is set to begin next week on Route 4027 (Cummings Creek Road) in Farmington Township, Tioga County.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, through Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Cummings Creek Road will be closed between Route 4024 (Elkhorn Road) and Buckbee Road (T-702), while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew performs a pipe replacement.
A detour using Elkhorn Road, Buckbee Road, and Coft Hill Road (T-630) will be in place for the duration of the project. Work is expected to be completed on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect travel delays, and drive with caution.
Clarion SBDC is offering a QuickBooks 2022 course, and you can attend the in-person workshop or via Webinar. Level I: If you’ve recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future, we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables. The Level I course will meet Wednesday, May 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person.
Level II: Now that you’re familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports, personalize your forms, send letters through Microsoft Word, export to Excel, and more. The Level II course will meet Thursday, May 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $199*per person. Discount rate* for those registering for both Level I and II is $360, a savings for $38. Class size is limited, so register today. For more information or to register, call (814) 393-2060, email sbdc@pennwest.edu or visit www.clarion.ede/sbdc.
Our cat is missing. His name is Junior and he is a yellow tiger cat. He is not yet fixed and is very friendly. He is probably scared. He is probably still in the Gold area. Danielle 814-203-9856.
I, John W. Northeimer, am pleased to announce that I will be running for the position of Magisterial District Judge that was vacated when the Honorable Annette Easton retired.
District 55-3-01 serves the Coudersport and Austin Boroughs along with the townships of Sylvania, Wharton, Summit, Portage, Keating, Eulalia, Sweden, and Homer.
Born and raised here in Coudersport, I am familiar with and compassionate about our area and everyone that calls it home or home away from home.
After graduating from Coudersport Area High School in 2000, I attended the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford, obtaining a BA degree in Administration of Justice (Criminal Justice). While attending college, I did an internship with the Coudersport Borough Police Department. Also, I began what became my career as a correctional officer at the Potter County Jail, where I currently have over 20 years of service.
In addition to working in our county jail, I was elected as PA constable in 2003. I have worked with most of the district magistrates in our area, as well as others around the state of PA.
With the knowledge and experience I have obtained, I am qualified to serve as your District Magistrate. If I am elected, I will do so Proudly and Honorably. I want to thank everyone who took the time to speak with me and those who signed my petition.
I will be number four on the republican ballot and two on the democratic. I would appreciate your support at the primary election on May 16, 2023.
