NEWS

WHAT: Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will highlight the benefits of grant funding he recently obtained for senior centers in the 67th Legislative District.

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, April 29

• 10 a.m. at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse.
• 1 p.m. at the Greater Bradford Senior Activity Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford.

WHO: In Shinglehouse: Causer; Potter County commissioners; Potter County Human Services Director Thomas Patterson; and area senior citizens.

In Bradford: Causer; county commissioners; Kim Briggs, executive director, Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging; and center directors and senior citizens from Cameron and McKean counties.

Date: May 4 th , 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meeting Location: Ole Bull State Park

The Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry is offering a FREE public tour within the Susquehannock
State Forest. Join Bureau of Forestry staff and partners as we take you on a guided driving tour with
stops highlighting the agencies work in the region. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about
forest health and management, forest stewardship, wildlife habitat management and recreational
opportunities on State Forest. This tour is being offered at NO cost to participants. Lunch and
transportation will be provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register call the Susquehannock State
Forest at 814-274-3600 or email fd15@pa.gov.

The Elk County Council on the Arts is teaming up with Remake Learning Days of Pennsylvania to offer a free, hands-on basket weaving class for families on Saturday, May 17, at 10:00am. This engaging workshop will be held at the ECCOTA gallery on Main Street in Ridgway and led by local artist Cathy Snyder.

Designed for families to participate together, the class offers a creative way to spend quality time while learning a traditional artform. Each participant will have the opportunity to weave their own basket.

Remake Learning Days is a nationwide festival that celebrates hands-on, innovative learning experiences for youth and families. Launched in 2016, RLD features thousands of free events hosted by schools, libraries, museums, parks, and other community organizations. These events are designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and collaboration among learners of all ages.

Mt. Jewett Rotary – Mt. Jewett Library Endowment Matching Challenge

The Mt. Jewett Rotary Club is once again challenging the community to raise a total of $4,000 to support the Mt. Jewett Memorial Library’s Endowment Fund. The Rotary Club will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $2,000 in contributions from the community to the Library’s Endowment Fund. This is your opportunity to double the impact of your donation. Just make your check payable to “Mt. Jewett Memorial Library” and drop it off at the Library or mail it to “MJML P.O. Box Y, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740.” Please write “matching challenge” in the memo line or attach a note.

The Mt. Jewett Memorial Library Endowment Fund is held in trust by Hamlin Bank and Trust Company under an endowment agreement that protects the principal of the fund in perpetuity and pays out the income to support the operations of the library.

MEETING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2025          SPECIAL MEETING OPEN BIDS

The April 17, 2025 meeting was called to order by AJ Plants, Chairman of Supervisors with three supervisors and Bradco representative in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance

Bids for tractor with boom mower were opened. Bradco submitted multiple bids for several tractors ranging from $185,000.00 to $50,000. Steven Kontaxes presented bid for $35,500 for used 2010 5101 John Deere tractor with Tiger boom rotary mower. Motion to accept Bid for $35,500.

Don’t miss this exciting night featuring the Kentucky Derby, casino games, a live auction, and chances to win cash prizes! This vital fundraiser will take place at the Coudersport Consistory on Saturday, May 3rd, beginning at 5:00 PM. Your attendance and generosity will directly benefit UPMC Cole, ensuring our community has access to the best possible care, close to home. Tickets are $50 and will include delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and a night of fun for a great cause. A cash bar will also be available. 

Get your tickets now and support UPMC Cole: Cole Foundation 2025 Gala

Don’t be afraid to embrace the spirit of the Kentucky Derby by dressing in your finest Derby attire. We look forward to an evening with you!

            OLEAN, NY –Make a difference in your community and enjoy a tasty treat while doing so by purchasing a smile cookie from April 28 through May 4 at participating local Tim Hortons locations. Smile cookies purchased throughout the week will benefit Olean General Hospital (OGH) with 100% of the proceeds benefitting maternity and delivery services thanks to a partnership with Tim Hortons.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Bethany Ford of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) Upland Bird Hunt Chapter announces that a couple of slots are still open for the individual, one-on-one, bird dog training clinic on Saturday, May 17, at the Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg, Pa.  This training clinic is for new bird dog handlers or experienced bird dog handlers that want additional help with training their dog.  This training is an extension of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter’s popular Future Hunter and Handlers’ Clinic.  “We call this the Train the Trainer Clinic,” said Tom McPherson.

Elk County– Jim, Tom, and Ann Marie Heary of Art Heary and Sons Furniture recently presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way in support of its 2025 grant initiatives. Located at 125 East Arch Street in the City of St. Marys, Art Heary and Sons has proudly served Elk County and the surrounding areas for generations, offering high-quality furniture from top manufacturers across the United States.

Representatives accepting the donation on behalf of the St. Marys Area United Way included Jim Ryan, President; Doug Gaffey, Corporate Campaign Chair; Jason Gabler; and Leah Whitman.