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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT MONDAY AUG 4...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for the northern tier of Pennsylvania on Monday.

This is due to smoke from wildfires in central Canada, resulting in elevated fine particle pollution.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information, visit www.airnow.gov, and www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.

Jerome Sullivan, age 37 of 303 North 19th St. Olean was arrested yesterday for Criminal possession of stolen property 5th degree for possessing Jewelry that had been previously reported stolen and Sullivan was also charged with a separate crime of Petit larceny for stealing shoes from the Marshall’s store located on W. State St on July 4th. Sullivan was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Olean City Court.

How Many Times?

By

Pastor B.J. Knefley

A young girl approached me crying, and through her tears, she asked, “How many times do I have to do this?” I soon realized she was talking about forgiving her father for abandoning her as a baby. The pain of that rejection was real. Entering adolescence seemed to make it even more difficult. Even though I could answer her question, the pain would remain. Peeling away the layers is like ripping a bandage off the skin; it hurts, and no matter how many times you do it, it still hurts. 

If you haven’t learned this yet, forgiveness is tough. There are no simple steps or formulas. Yes, God can forgive and forget, but we can’t. That’s part of the problem. We remember everything: every pain, every word, and every action. But God doesn’t ask us to forget. What He asks is that we release the other person. As the saying goes, forgiveness is setting the captive free, only to realize the captive is me.

Part of forgiveness is learning how to deal with wounds. This means we must bring them into the light and remember them. We often don’t want to remember; we want to move on and forget. However, people who try to forget often find that the pain shows up in other ways. Eating disorders and addictions are just two of many results of unresolved hurts. They eat away at us from the inside, and despite our desire to hide, we can’t.

The answer to the question, “How many times?” is as many times as necessary. Even at my age, I have seen things resurface that I hadn’t remembered, and I am again forced to confront something from my past. Why does that happen? Simply because we all tend to stuff things down. What I have discovered is that the place where I’ve been storing these things is starting to leak, and I can’t contain them anymore. We no longer have the energy to suppress and deny. The emotions we’ve pushed down begin to show themselves in other ways. Often, the only solution is to start the forgiveness process that we’ve kept at bay for so long. Today might be the day. Think about it.

Galeton weather for July 2025 may be best described as warm/hot and  dry.  Morning temperature readings were mid to upper 60s with afternoon readings in the mid to upper 80s. On the morning of the 22nd I did report in at 49 degrees. We had 5 late afternoon readings above 90 degrees.

Rainfall was very selective. We had 4 light thunderstorms during the month and no long periods of rain. On the 7th we had a brief damaging wind . The rainfall total for July 2025 was 2.49″.  Last year we received 2.63″  Normal rainfall for the month is just over 4″. We did miss the predicted heavy storms. A few passed nearby.

Pine Creek reflects the dry monthly rainfall total as does the acres of well mowed lawns.  Many lawns have turned a light tan tone, however that does not stop the mowing. Mowing is a great summer pastime.
Get ready for August.

If predictions hold true it should be much like July.
Henry W. Lush National Weather Service Observer

Closures: The library will be closed for the holiday on Saturday, August 30th. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Alfred State College Candy Class Program: Join us at the library on Thursday, August 7th, at 2:00 pm for a Candy Glass science program by Alfred State College! Attendees will learn how to simulate glass processing by creating sugar glass. This program is for ages 10+. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691.

Bloomsburg Children’s Museum: Who Stole the Cookie?: The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is back with another program at the library this month! Join us on Saturday, August 9th, at 2:00 pm to learn forensic techniques and solve the mystery of who stole the cookie. This program is for ages 5-17. Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691.

Adult Macrame Class: Join us at the library on Tuesday, August 19th at 4:00 pm for an Adult Macrame Class! In this class, attendees will learn how to make a hanging flower pot holder! Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691.

Program Title: Monarch Mania

Date: Saturday, August 9^th

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Environmental Learning Center

Description: Did you know that monarchs can travel up to 2,500 miles during their migration route? Join the park educator to look for these milkweed butterflies throughout the park and learn about their great migration!  Short talk on monarchs, followed by going on a butterfly walk – wear sturdy shoes and nets will be provided. 

Shinglehouse Borough Water Department will be shutting off the Borough water approximately between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Monday August 4, 2025 for emergency repairs to a main line and valve replacement.

Loss of water system Pressure:

If the distribution system experiences a loss of positive pressure a PN (Public Notice) must be issued. The

PWS cannot lift the PN/Boil Advisory until 2 sufficient clean bacteriological samples have been collected

And analyzed. Verification after water main repairs where the main was depressurized or partially

dewatered, one set of samples is collected that is representative to the affected area to ensure that the

water is safe to consume. Once the samples are found to be satisfactory, the PWS may lift the PN/Boil

Advisory. The Shinglehouse Borough will publish notification when you no longer need to boil your water for consumption after the repairs. You DO NOT need to boil your water before the repairs.

As stated above we need to have 2 sufficient clean bacteriological samples that have been collected

And analyzed. Before we can announce and lift the boil advisory. Please plan to boil your water until Thursday August 7, 2025.

What should I do? After the water line repair

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.  Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water.  You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.

Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms.  These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors.  If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.

Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water.  General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426‑4791.

Potter County Drug and Alcohol & Mental Health Departments are opening a Recovery and Resource Center in Coudersport. Members of the public are encouraged to attend a grand opening from 2-4 pm on Friday, Aug. 15. The center is accessible through the West Street (rear) side of the Gunzburger Building.

The Center was established to be a safe and secure location to support those addressing addiction and/or mental health issues, whether teenagers or adults.

They will be able to access education about the recovery process and information on available service providers, while making social connections with others in the recovery community to support their journey to healing.

Recovery-focused information and overdose prevention supplies will be available at the center. Games, puzzles, and other activities will promote personal growth and healing.

The center will be staffed to assist anyone in need. It will also be offered as a meeting place for support groups and recovery-based social events.

Potter County Recovery and Resource Center was created to address the need for additional supports and services through a safe, strength-based and welcoming space.

Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 August Star Awards. This month’s BRMC and OGH recipients were Carole McCormick and Mark Thornton, RN, respectively.

Carole McCormick, a house keeper in the environmental services department, has been with BRMC since 2023 and was honored as the BRMC August Star Award recipient. 

“Carole is an incredible asset to our team at BRMC and consistently goes above and beyond for both residents and her fellow employees,” read her nomination. “She’s dedicated, hardworking and always brings a positive attitude and a smile to share. Even when faced with unexpected challenges, Carole never complains, she stays upbeat and shows her can-do spirit. Her reliability and team-first mindset are just a few of the reasons we all know we can count on her. Carole truly embodies what it means to be a team player. BRMC is lucky to have her on our team.”