Cliff Lane, as the Northeast NACD Executive Board Member, presents Sandy Thompson, McKean County Conservation District Manager with the NACDE President’s Award

Thompson Recognized by Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees The Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE) recently announced their 2025 award recipients. Sandy Thompson, Manager of McKean County Conservation District and former Vice President of the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE), received the NACDE President’s Award. President Michael Kent, from Cape Atlantic Conservation District in New Jersey, selected Sandy for the award.

The NACDE President’s Award is given in recognition of outstanding service to NACDE and the Conservation Partnership in the Northeast Region. Sandy is a long-time member of NACDE, serving as Secretary from 2011 to 2016 and as Vice-President from 2017 to 2023. She has served both her District and NACDE with professionalism, dedication, and service to the cause of conservation and of District employees in the northeast. She began her conservation career in a small, rural district with limited resources and big challenges.

The Potter County Housing Authority is requesting bids from competent, qualified Contractors to plow and salt the following Housing owned projects in Potter County:

Redwood Village- 9 Penn Avenue, Galeton; Mountain View Apartments- 236 W. Main Street, Galeton; Ulysses Family Townhouses- 620-627 Academy and Center Streets, Ulysses and Honeoye Haven- 215 N. Union Street, Shinglehouse.

As an optional bid, please offer a per hour rate to 1. Remove snow from sidewalks, 2. Salt only wet/icy sidewalks, and/or 3. Remove snow and then salt sidewalks at Redwood Village, Honeoye Haven, Ulysses Family, and Mountain View projects.

Sidewalk snow removal and/or salting will be completed during the time of each regular parking lot snow plowing. The Agency will provide the salt for the parking lots and sidewalks as needed. Contractors will contact PCHA Maintenance Staff for approval to perform needed services each time plowing or salting is required.

Bid packages are available from the Potter County Housing Authority, 109 Market Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or by calling Richard Duzick, Executive Director at (814) 274-7031 ext. 110 or Cathy Buchsenschutz, Accounting Assistant at (814) 274-7031 ext. 220.

Bids will only be accepted in a sealed envelope marked “Snow Plow Bids” and containing the required forms that are enclosed in the bid package.Bids will be accepted until October 16, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. prevailing time at the PCHA office.

The bid will cover the periods of November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the specifications or bidding process or to cancel in whole or in part this Bid Notice if it is in the best interest of the PCHA to do so. Minorities, Women, and Section 3 owned Businesses are encouraged to respond.

Priscilla A. Geiser         “burial services slated”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend graveside burial services for Priscilla A. Geiser, 81, of Coudersport, at 2pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Bath (NY) National Cemetery, where Priscilla will be laid to rest to with her husband.

Priscilla’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Pipe Replacement Project Next Week On Route 414 In Liberty Township, Tioga Co

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a pipe replacement project will take place next week on Route 414 in Liberty Township, Tioga County.

Between Monday, October 6, 2025, and Friday, October 10, 2025, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will install a 30-inch cross pipe and reset an outlet section for another drainage pipe. Work on this project will be performed during daylight hours.

Traffic Impacts

• Between Monday, October 6 through Wednesday, October 8, Route 414 will be closed between Blockhouse Road (Route 2005) and Old Mill Road (T-319).
  • A detour using Blockhouse Road, Williamson Trail Road (Route 2007), Mase Road T-800), and Route 414 will be in place.
  • Route 414 is expected to be open to traffic on October 8, late afternoon.
• Between Wednesday, October 8 and Friday, October 10, motorists can expect a single lane with flagging during work hours.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.

Cameron County will bring out the werewolves, princesses and ghostly ghouls in October.  The fun begins October 18, when The Willows Bar and Restaurant host a Halloween Jeep/Costume Cruise In.  This is the third year for the event which will begin at 11am and conclude at The Willows Bar and Restaurant at 3pm with live music.

Emporium Borough Mayor Justin Zimmer announced this week Trick or Treat will take place Saturday October 31 from 6pm-8pm by porch light invitation.  Many other Halloween activities are planned for that day beginning with the return of the Smoker’s Halloween fun in the Emporium Town Square starting at 4pm.  Business Trick or Treat will take place 4-6pm  Details for Trunk or Treat have not yet been finalized however it is planned for October 25. 

Event Planning 2026

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce facilitating  a meeting at Tubby’s Tavern this month to put 2026 events on the community calendar.  A quick tally of events found on www.cameroncountychamber.org show more than 40 events planned for October.  The question is how to maximize and build on those events? 

On Sunday October 19 at 2pm, each organization/business can add their event to the calendar.  There will also be a discussion on continuing outdoor music events in the summer in addition to effectively marketing the events.  If you cannot attend the meeting, but want to share your planned events, email the chamber with the information at cameronchamber@gmail.com.

Austin – Mark your calendars on Saturday October 11^th for the return of the annual First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park! First Fork Festival celebrates the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley, highlighting local authors, artists, craft makers and artisans.  Surrounded by glorious fall color at Sinnemahoning State Park, this event draws over 1000 visitors each year and it all goes down from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Wildlife Center grounds on Park Road.

Featured Local Food

First Fork Festival will feature several local food vendors featuring rice bowls & cheese steaks from Red Horse Grill, flatbread pizza and burgers from Out of the Box Stellar Foods, Texas Style BBQ from Smitty’s Eat-N-Shack, and an assortment of hot soups from the Sinnemahoning Ladies Auxiliary. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a maple milkshake from Son’s of Dunn Family Farm or a baked good from Dempsey Homestead Sweets. Last, but not least, our local Scouting America Troop 524 will have their fresh cider & funnel cakes.

Pastor B.J. Knefley

Have you ever considered that the problem you’ve been facing might have an underlying cause that hasn’t been addressed? So far, the only treatment you’ve received is for the symptoms, or even just one symptom. This applies to both emotional and physical issues.

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma. As some might know, I was soon started on various inhalers. Although they were helpful, none of the medications fully resolved the issue. Then suddenly, I became a mess. At certain times of the year, I would find myself needing not just an inhaler but also nebulizer treatments. I struggled to identify the root cause of the problem affecting me. I discovered that dairy was part of the problem, so I avoided dairy products. But even that didn’t solve all of my issues. One day, I asked my provider if I might be dealing with E-asthma (eosinophilic asthma). They replied that I probably wasn’t, as it was rare, but they would test me for it anyway. Guess what? I do have E-asthma. I am now on a monthly self-injection, which has reduced my asthma symptoms to virtually zero. Although I haven’t pinpointed the exact root cause, we have at least eliminated the debilitating symptoms caused by acute asthma.

Have you ever thought that anger is a symptom, not the main problem? Yet, we often medicate anger and send people to anger management classes. I’ve often seen anger as an emotion used to protect something. After all, how many people enjoy being around angry individuals? Don’t we prefer to keep our distance when they’re angry? What about depression? Is it the root issue, or is it a symptom of something deeper? Please understand me—symptoms must be addressed. All I’m saying is that if we can find the root cause, we are more likely to solve the problem.

In Genesis 4:6-7, God questions Cain about his anger and depression. The main issue was that Cain wasn’t getting what he wanted. God told Cain that he needed to control his emotions. Instead, he let his emotions lead to murder. Think about it.

Johnsonburg, Pa.: The Rolfe Beagle Club, an active bird dog and sportsmen’s group in Johnsonburg, completed the fourth segment of an intensive wetland improvement plan at the club. “A beaver moved in last fall and did a lot of damage to the outlet of our water control structure, and it became necessary for us to draw down the impoundment in order to fix the outlet,” said JoAnn Schiafone, the habitat coordinator for the club.

“We know folks could not use the wetland this year for water retrieves with their dogs but by next spring, the wetland will be flooded again and available for wildlife and water retrieve training,” said Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club.This last project involved repairing the outlet and reinstalling a wildlife guard, and then removing tons of brush the beaver had stored in the drained wetland. The dried brush had to be removed so when the wetland refills in the spring the dried brush will not float up and plug the outlet control structure.

The last portion of the improvements will involve installing a goose nesting platform with adjacent turtle loafing platform. The Rolfe Beagle Club anticipates completing all wetland work in the front area by spring of 2026.

On September 30, 2025, the City of Bradford Police Department arrested Matthew Louser, in connection with two separate investigations of theft.

In the first incident, Louser is accused of stealing property from a motor vehicle parked along Festival Way on September 25, 2025. In the second incident, Louser is accused of retail theft from the Chestnut Street Uni Mart on September 30, 2025. Louser was arraigned by Magistrate William Todd and bail was set at $10,000 for each case, totaling $20,000.

Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions. 

5 Day Estate Sale! October 1st through the 5th

9am to 5pm Wednesday through Saturday, 9am to 3pm on Sunday

343 Christian Hollow Rd. Smethport, PA 16749 (Route 46 S. From Smethport to Crosby, turn left onto Christian Hollow Rd and follow to the sale)

Electronics, radios, accordions, Pyrex, Corning, clothes, collectibles, barrel furniture, bedroom furniture, mini fridge,  vintage toys, collectibles, office, supplies, vintage school supplies, quarter sets, CDs, VHS, 8 track, records, Fire King, Avon, memorabilia, train, wrought iron fence, shelves, stands, holiday decor, glass ware, kitchen items, blow molds, antique furniture, water bed, desks, old air hockey table, misc. beer advertisement, drinking glasses, steins, and much – much more not listed or pictured.

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to his upcoming Senior Expo on Monday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St., Wellsboro.

The expo had been postponed back in August.

“I’m so glad we were able to reschedule this year’s expo. For more than 25 years, area senior citizens have benefited from the expo and the wealth of information it provides, all in one convenient location,” Owlett said. “I look forward to seeing everyone there!”

The expo is open to seniors age 50 and older, as well as their family members and caregivers, to obtain information, ask questions, and connect with dozens of exhibitors from government agencies; health care service providers; insurance/financial and legal services; long-term care professionals; travel and transportation services; utility companies; and representatives from offices within the federal, state and local governments.

Admission to the expo is free.

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, October 3rd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

*  We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square.  We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.

*  The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)).  In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.

*  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]

REUNING AND BRADLEY ORCHARDS will be at the farmer’s market selling apple cider, acceptable payment is cash or check.

BLU IVY will be a vendor Friday. I will be bringing tutus, tulle dresses, crochet market bags, chap stick holders, kitchen towel sets, hats, ear warmers and more. I accept cash, cards and Venmo. 

CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market on October 3rd. Requests so far include breakfast bread, sunflower seed bread, baguettes, and corn bread. Sweet treats including apple and pumpkin selections for fall enjoyment. Raspberry squares and energy bites will be available plus Jams and jellies from local fruit  and fresh brown eggs. Requests for market day and other times are welcome. Registered with Pa. Department of Agri culture and Certified with Servesafe. 814-598-0649 text or call Netrabaker2@gmail.com 

CHRISTIE MARSHALL will be at the Farmer’s Market Friday with my grapevine wreath creations. I will be accepting cash.

ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. 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. 

Join us for Cover Crop Demo Day on October 16, 2025, from 11:30 – 2:00 PM at the McKean County 911 Center, 17175 Route 6 in Smethport.

McKean County Conservation District and King’s AgriSeeds have partnered together to bring participants a live planting demonstration of a cover crop utilizing the Conservation District’s No-Till Drill.

Participants will also receive information on the benefits and selection of cover crops. Please contact Sarah Carlson, Conservation District Resource Technician at 814-887-4017 or slcarlson@mckeancountypa.gov to register.