October 2024 in the Galeton area was a dry and a beautiful Fall month. It was a historically dry month for much of the country, especially in the mid Atlantic region. Philadelphia and other places in southeast Pennsylvania had no measurable rainfall for the month.  Morning readings were in the 40’s and 20s with frosts on 11 mornings, It did warm up nicely in the afternoons with readings in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. 

The Fall foliage was not as colorful this year however the oaks, a few hard maples and beech trees did finally look colorful.

This year we received 1.50″ of rainfall and last year the reading was 2.05″.  We heard thunder for 2 days and we had 10 foggy mornings.
 

November is about to arrive. It will get cooler and perhaps we will see our first measurable snowfall.  We usually do. Then of course we can put away the mowers and get the plows and shovels out. I am putting the snow measuring board out for the winter months.  Happy Thanksgiving.
Henry W. LushNational Weather Service Observer

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Opportunities Abound

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley

Life is full of opportunities, but do we recognize them? Does an optimist see opportunities the same way a pessimist does? Does one see an obstacle while the other a door? Reality says we don’t see things the same way. I’ve said this before but perhaps we need to hear it again; for some, life happens to them, while others see life as happening for them. Perspective is always the deciding factor and for that we come down to choices.

In the Book of Acts, Peter saw his opportunity to speak to the crowd about the man that was now able to walk. Seeing the opportunity was only part of the response as he also had to go through the door that it provided. Choosing to address the people he explained what had happened and who’s power caused it. Because of Peter’s choice of utilizing the opportunity that was placed before him, the lives of over 3000 people were changed. Peter was used mightily in God’s redemptive plan.

How one addresses opportunities that present themselves has much to do with the heart. Judas saw an opportunity to betray Jesus. Peter saw an opportunity to share Jesus. Both seized upon an opportunity, but each had a different reason. Again, our response will always be led by the condition of our heart.

Many have heard or seen, “As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord.” some may even have it hanging in their homes. It comes from Joshua 24:15 and it describes a heart attitude about life and how it’s going to be lived. Perhaps it could be said that opportunities that come will be viewed through the lens of “service to the Lord.”

Finally, opportunities can be created by the adventurous. This past Saturday I called my youngest daughter and asked when breakfast was. To make the story short, that call resulted in 14 family members showing up for breakfast. It was a fabulous time of laughter and conversation that went on for three hours, just because we created the opportunity. Think about it.

Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway improvement project continues on Water Street (Route 414), Blockhouse Road (Route 2005), and Williamson Road (Route 2007) in Liberty Borough and Liberty Township, Tioga County.

The week of Monday, November 4, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will be performing drainage and sidewalk work near the intersection of High Street (Route 414) and Blockhouse Road. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting.

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

Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this two-year $6.2 million roadway improvement project. Work on this project includes drainage work on Route 414 (High Street/Water Street) and Blockhouse Road, roadway reconstruction, retaining wall, sidewalks, curbing, and resurfacing of 1.7 miles of Williamson Road. Work is expected to be complete in November of 2025, weather permitting. Motorists can expect a winter shut down between construction seasons.

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Winner receives:

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$200 cash

Transportation to and from the game up to 150 miles from the stadium.

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Bradford, PA — The American Refining Group – Our Legacy Fund committee is pleased to announce the launch of their first official grant cycle dedicated to supporting and empowering nonprofit organizations through strategic financial contributions. The mission is to foster impactful social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability within our communities, and identify unmet needs to ensure communities can thrive, by partnering with nonprofits that demonstrate effective solutions to critical issues.

Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2024. This grant is offering up to $100,000 worth of funding with individual grants valued up to $10,000. There are three basic grant types

open for eligibility and to meet the specific needs of the community which include Small/Simplegrants, Emergency grants, and Large Namesake grants. Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2024.

The application process will be administered by the McKean County Community Foundation, a nonprofit grantmaking organization that works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals while enhancing the quality of life for people in our region. Grants are available to any school, municipality, faith-based or nonprofit 501c3 organization that serves our communities.

Grant requests can be submitted online through McKean County Community Foundation at https://mckeancountyfoundation.org. If you see a need within the community, please don’t hesitate to contact the McKean County Community Foundation or American Refining Group – Our Legacy Fund via email at ARG-OurLegacyFund@amref.com.

You can also find more information on Facebook at ARG – Our Legacy Fund.