Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references. 

Call or text (814)558-6642

On March 6th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to County Lane in Smethport for unknown medical

Several years ago, I was a member of the Rotary Club, where I was introduced to the Four-Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? This framework guided my words and actions and continues to shape how I communicate today. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to guide much of our public discourse. While everyone is entitled to an opinion, not every thought needs to be spoken aloud. It is worth remembering that opinions are just that—opinions.

Remember the saying, “If you don’t have anything good to say, keep your mouth shut.” What happened? Did we stop teaching that to our children? Have we somehow skipped the part about being kind and loving, especially to our neighbor? Please understand, I’m not against sharing thoughts and opinions. After all, I do it every day through videos and writing, but I’m trying, and hopefully succeeding, to do so with love and respect for others. I learned a long time ago that you can disagree with someone respectfully and still get along. Somewhere along the line, that seems to have been left behind.

Is there an answer? Can we turn things around? I believe we can, but it doesn’t start with others. It starts with us as individuals. Remember the golden rule: love your neighbor as yourself? That’s not for others to do; it’s for you and me. How? Sometimes the easiest way is simply to ask. In other words, ask, “If I were loving you, what would that look like?” I’ve practiced this with my wife, children, and grandchildren. I’ve even asked my neighbor, “If I were the best neighbor you could ever have, what would that look like?” Sound corny? Maybe it is, but I’m trying to show that they are important to me and that part of respect and honor is being a blessing in their lives. I also see it as mirroring what I would like to see from others. At the end of the day, the only world I can change is the one I live in every day of my life. Each of us is creating a ripple effect in the world around us. The question is, what kind of ripple are you causing? Think about it.

On March 6th Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched To E. Maple St. For difficulty breathing

On March 6th Shinglehouse Ambulance was dispatched to Oswayo St.. for an unknown injury

The March 3,2026 regular meeting of Ceres Township Supervisors was called to order with 3 Supervisors, 3 residents, and secretary in attendance.

The minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting were read and approved.

PennDOT Multimodal grant application was submitted. A letter giving Brenda Moyer authority to sign checks was signed by all supervisors for submission to JVB Bank. Motion was made by Greg and seconded by AJ Plants to change account at JVB to Preferred account with $2,500 minimum balance to be maintained. Submission of grant applications was discussed and decision to submit application for County LVDGR grant and Act 13 grants.

Telephone complaint by resident regarding sewage issue on bordering property was addressed and letter to be sent to resident. Building assessment permit was approved. Accounting software Account Edge will not work for township accounts. Motion was made to pursue alternative software for use. Resolutions were signed for acceptance of the grant, where to purchase and outfit the truck, and in support of PA One Call safe digging month.

Road Master reported work continued plowing, sanding, & stoning roads for winter maintenance. He scheduled a meeting with the county Conservation District for grant application project. Calls for stone pricing were placed. Sluice pipes were cleared of ice.

Cold patching was done on a couple of roads. Repairs on GMC truck were done as well as small truck repairs. He met with A&H Equipment regarding truck outfitting. Coon Crossing and Taylor Brook roads remain bonded. There were no supervisors or public comments.

The bills for February were reviewed and approved. The next regular meeting of Ceres Township Supervisors will be held on April 7,2026 at the Ceres Township Building at 6:00 p.m.

CERES TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

February 2026 will go down in the record books as a cold and unsettled weather month. Thus far, the winter of 2026 has been very cold, and in some areas to the east and north, major snowfalls.  We missed the blizzards, but we did have a cold month. We had some below zero morning readings and several in the single digits. Strong winds added to the cold. On the 19th, we had a severe thunderstorm with heavy hail, which covered the roads and sidewalks. That was followed by very icy conditions.  It was not a pleasant month. It stayed below freezing for about three weeks.

Rain and melted snow for 2026 was 4.46″  last year; the amount was 3.35″. In 2025, we received 5″ of snow, and this year the total snowfall was 3″. We had 23 days with 1″ of snow on the ground, with the greatest depth of 9″ on the 9th.

Here we are starting the month of March.  I would be remiss if I did not repeat the old saying, ” March weather is like a Model T Ford, just enough spring to make your butt ache.”
My daughter Alyson is helping with the weather reports.

Henry W. Lush, National Weather Service Observer

**Pike Township Dump will be returning to its Spring/Summer hours Starting Sunday, March 8, 2026. 

Hours of operation:  Sunday – 9am – 3pm   & Wednesday – 2pm – 6pm.

50% off Giftware, Toys, Purses, and Cards.

75% off Christmas Items.

Hours:

Monday 11 to 6

Tuesday closed 

Wednesday 11 to 6

Thursday 11 to 6

Friday 11 to 6

Saturday 10 to 4

Sunday closed 

***Thank you to the owners & staff for being so kind and helpful

to our community for so many years. ***

Solomon’s Words

CAREGIVER NEEDED

Looking for a reliable female Caregiver to provide care for an elderly woman in her home in the Coudersport-Roulette area, 2-4 hours per day, possibly more. Must have good references. 

Call or text (814)558-6642

When Lauren Kaziska first walked through the doors of UPMC Cole in July 2020, she wasn’t preparing breathing treatments or managing ventilators. She was carrying cleaning supplies.

It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Lauren had just started as an environmental services (EVS) associate. What began as a housekeeping role quickly became an introduction to a career she never expected.

“It was a crazy experience,” Lauren said. “It was very hard work, especially during COVID. I was scrubbing walls, working overtime, and running constantly. But it was rewarding. I really liked being in the health care environment.”

The winter Indoor Potter County Farmers Market, located at the Riley Gallery, next to the Hotel Crittenden, will be open the first Saturday of each month, from January to May.  The next market will be this Saturday, March 7th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Here is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  STARTING IN JANUARY,  NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS ARE SATURDAYS FROM 11AM TO 2PM. 

*  Beginning in January 2026 the Farmers Market will be the first Saturday of each month until May. The remaining Saturday dates are March 7th, and April 4th.  May 2026 the market will again be on the square

*  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, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]

VALLEY HONEY will be attending the March 7th Potter County Farmers Market. We will bring various sizes of bottled honey, whipped honey, honey sticks, honey gift bags, and beeswax. We accept cash payment. This will be our first market and look forward to seeing everyone there. 

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP plan on attending the market on Saturday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. We accept cash or card payments. Hope to see you there on Saturday. 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market Saturday. Requests are always welcome. Breads, baked goods, fresh brown eggs, jams and jellies will be there. 

On March 5th Shinglehouse Ambulance was dispatched to N. Union St. For transport to UPMC Coudersport

Missing Child Alert, 9 years old white/female wearing a blue jacket, dark gray boots with yellow trim and is carrying a purple backpack

DESCRIPTION: At the request of the Tompkins County Sheriffs Office, a New York State Missing Child Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of JOANNE WASHBURN; age 9; from ULYSSES, NY at 10:22 am on March 05, 2026.

UPDATE the missing person alert has been canceled

Click on the link for further details. www.criminaljustice.ny.gov

On March 5th St. Marys Fire Department was dispatched to 441 Hall Ave, in St. Marys for an automated sprinkler alarm.

On March 5th Shinglehouse Ambulance was dispatched to Honeoye Rd. for a person fallen

Cathy Ebeling Surra

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Cathy Ebeling Surra was an extraordinary lady with a zest for life. Her legacy is not the past; the legacy lives on through lives she touched and where they are today. Countless young people were treated with courtesy and were gently taught how to read, write, hold a fork or crayon, how to stay clean, how to hug and express love. She also enjoyed attending church where she was a catechism teacher or singing in the choir.

She was an accomplish calligrapher, remarkable artist/painter, sewed and or darned blankets and gifted her work away. Her decorating skills were not only found in her home, but when she was dressed for an occasion, she was meticulously dressed, and her most pronounced feature were her eyes and a smile.