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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Bradford, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and the Church of the Ascension coordinated a joint venture to help combat the local food insecurity. A group of volunteers from both BRMC and the church collaborated to organize a food distribution in the church parking lot on Wednesday, February 15 from 1pm to 3pm.
A combined total of more than 20 volunteers from the church and BRMC took time to assist in the food distribution that aided in providing boxes of food for more than 80 households. The food distribution included 545 cases of food products, 100 half gallons of milk, and boxes of fresh produce.
Sharon L. Learn, 77, of Bradford, PA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Bradford Manor.
She was born on December 20, 1945 in Bradford, the daughter of the late Al and Evelyn Hanson.
She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church and she volunteered for many benefits and church functions. She was also an avid reader who enjoyed working on crafts.
She is survived by one son, Michael (Mary Sives) Gray of Bradford; one daughter, Michelle Gear of Bradford; one brother, Dale Kerstetter; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren plus one on the way and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents; she was also preceded in death by her longtime companion, “Doc” Holliday.
At her request private services will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
At 1128 Wednesday afternoon BTVFD and an Ambulance from Bradford City was dispatched to the area of 800 Minard Run Road for a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Chief 15 arrived and established Minard Run Command and reported no entrapment.
A second ambulance from BCFD was requested. Engine 153 split their crew for patient care and hazard mitigation. Engine 151’s crew handled the road closure at the bottom of the hill. Stations 8 and 7 were dispatched to shutdown the top of the hill. All units were placed back in service within a hour.
Assisting on scene were Donovan’s towing, Bradford Township PD, Bradford City FD, Hilltop VFD, Rew VFD, and Penndot.
My name is Garret Morey. I am a lifelong resident of Potter County, residing in the Borough of Coudersport with my future wife and daughter. I would like your support to serve Potter County as one of our three Magisterial District Judges.
I will be serving district 55-3-01 which covers Coudersport Borough, Austin Borough, and the following townships of Eulalia, Homer, Keating, Portage, Summit, Sweden, Sylvania, and Wharton.
I graduated from Coudersport Area Jr./Sr. High School in 2017 and enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a Combat Medic in 2016 as a Junior. After attending my job training with the Army, I went to US Army Airborne school in Fort Benning, Georgia. Following Airborne school, I enrolled in college at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science. Before I could finish my degree in 2020, I was deployed to the Middle East as a Door Gunner with A Co 2-104th GSAB in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. During my time in the military I have received awards such as the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal among others.
Currently, I am a Firefighter with the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, serving the citizens of our state’s Capital.
I am a certified EMT and Firefighter II, volunteering my time for the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department since 2017. I have also been a member of the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association as an EMT.
I will serve the people within the district as a fair and impartial judge. I will judge each case without bias or prejudice. I am the right person for the job! It’s Time For Change!
Don’t forget to vote for Garret Morey on May 16th in the primary election!
Team Big Dog with Coyote entries #6 and #7 for the two weekends.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Paul Costanzo and Team Big Dog both made multiple entries into Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Predator Hunt or Trap on Day 6. Team Big Dog tied the club’s record for number of coyotes brought to the event by harvesting seven coyotes. This harvest was the largest since Freddy Frey and Steph Conto both brought seven coyotes in during a 2022 event.
Paul Costanzo was hunting private lands in Elk County on Saturday evening with an AR .223 and thermal scope when a red fox responded to his electronic call and entered the field. The female red fox weighed 8.2#. Photo was unavailable.
Team Big Dog harvested a 28.4# female coyote on Friday evening near 9:00 p.m. They were hunting private lands in Elk County and using an electronic call. On Saturday morning near 6:00 a.m., a 33.2# male coyote responded to their call. Team Big Dog uses both mouth calls and electronic calls.
Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be holding their 111h Annual, Statewide, 10-Day Coyote and Crow Hunt from August 30 to September 9.
The Elk Community Foundation (ECCF) and the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) remind students that the deadline for applying for 2023 scholarships is fast approaching. Students must submit their online applications by midnight on Tuesday, March 7. Over 170 scholarship opportunities are available to area students who are attending colleges, universities or vocational schools.
Students can access applications on the Foundation websites: www.elkcountyfoundation.org for ECCF and www.mckeancountyfoundation.org for MCCF. Students should go to the “Scholarships/Information for Students” section on the website for detailed information on the wide variety of scholarships available. Here they can begin the application process through an online portal. There are opportunities for everyone who is attending a post-secondary education or vocational school, including non-traditional students.
The Community Foundation is one of 40 statewide partners with PATH (Partners for Access to Higher Education). Students who receive a scholarship award from the Community Foundation may qualify for matching dollars through PHEAA and the PATH program if they attend a PA school. In 2022, 58 students received a total of nearly $75,000 in matching funds.
Visit the Foundation websites to see what is available. For further details, contact your guidance counselor or the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125 or 1-844-238-2289.
Due to changes being made the township office will be closed except for Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. If you have an emergency you may call the office between 7:30 to 4:00 but you must leave a message. Thank you for your understanding.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens and people with disabilities that the last two Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics are coming up next week in Bradford and Austin. Assistance with applying for the program is available at no charge and no appointment is necessary.
“We are always happy to help area residents apply for this valuable rebate,” Causer said. “Anyone who has not been able to attend a clinic is welcome to stop by our offices in Bradford, Coudersport or Kane for assistance at no charge.”
The final two clinics are scheduled as follows:
Monday, Feb. 27
Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford – 9:30-11 a.m.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners.
The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30. Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law. Additional information, as well as claim forms and a link to apply online, are available at www.revenue.pa.gov.
Ridgway, PA – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central), in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is pleased to announce a new Greenways mini grant funding round. North Central is encouraging municipal entities and authorities, council of governments, 501C3 tax exempt corporations, educational institutions, incorporated watershed associations, conservation districts and county and local governments within the region that are interested in expanding the North Central Pennsylvania Greenways network to apply for funding under the Commission’s Greenways Implementation Block Grant Program. Eligible applicants must be located within the six-county region comprised of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties.
The North Central Greenways Implementation Grant Program supports the advancement of recreation, conservation and heritage initiatives through the implementation of recommended priorities contained within the North Central Pennsylvania Greenways Plan. For more information, or to download a funding application, please visit North Central’s Greenways website at www.ncentralgreenways.com. For questions regarding the program, eligibility concerns or to request a hard copy of the grant application, please contact Katie Lenze, Community Development Coordinator, at 814-773-3162 or klenze@ncentral.com.
The competitive grant program will accept applications from March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023. Grant requests should not exceed $25,000 with a dollar-for-dollar match. Match may be provided by in-kind services and/or cash. Special consideration will be given to projects that have secured local match at time of award and that involve opportunities for coordination between local and state agencies.
Deadline for applications is Friday, March 31, 2023 by 4:00 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to Katie Lenze at klenze@ncentral.com or mailed to NCPRPDC at 49 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853.
Cameron County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker position. Caseworkers provide a range of case management services to children and families to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Salary: $37,000 (with a $2,000 increase upon completion of training and promotion to Caseworker 2)
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree which includes, or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR a combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Clearances and a valid driver’s license will be required.
Education Opportunity: Caseworkers with a bachelor’s degree, who are employed by Children and Youth Services for a minimum of two years, may be eligible for the CWEL program, which provides substantial financial support, including tuition and other expenses, to a caseworker in completing a graduate level degree. Individuals enrolled in this program would enter into a contract with the agency to continue employment following their studies for a period of time.
For further information, please contact Children and Youth Services at (814) 486-9351 or email hfarren@cameroncountypa.com.
YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24 and Monday, February 27 at its Administrative Office located at 24 West Corydon Street in Bradford, PA. The job fair will feature both full-time and part-time positions currently open at YWCA Bradford.
YWCA Bradford is seeking candidates who want to make a difference in someone’s life! Open positions include Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Program Staff and Sexual Assault Advocate.
YWCA Bradford offers full-time employees competitive pay, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick days/bereavement leave, AFLAC, Colonial Life and YW Retirement.
Those interested must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and must be at least 18 years old. Applicants should provide a copy of their resume. For more
Aveanna Healthcare is offering Shift Differentials, competitive rates of pay, flexible scheduling and weekly pay. PRN work is available in all areas. Direct Care Workers, no experience needed, we provide all training! Must be 18 years old, and be vaccinated for covid or be willing to apply for a medical or religious exemption. RN/LPN Payrate based on acuity and experience Base rates start at $22-$30/ hour. CNA base rate $14/ hour, School cases $17/hour. DCW base rate $12/hour
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We are back. February 19th the County Line 4-H had a meeting at Redmonds Eco Valley Farm. Our guest was Dr. Amanda. She took the time out of her busy day to come and help us. She showed us how to burn kids (baby goats) horns and give them pain meds. We learned the reason why some people prefer to have goats without horns. Then we went to ultrasound a gilt (young female pig). To much of our surprise Coffee Bean was bred. The boar ADD did his job. Then we got to work with more lambs (baby sheep). We had the opportunity to put ear tags, dock tails and band testicles. We saw how much the baby pigs grew from the last time they were here. Of course I see them everyday. We got to see Toco Snow twin kids. She is one of my goat’s that survived the fire. We then ate snacks and jumped on the trampoline. It was a good time.
Last week, NACD welcomed nearly a thousand conservation professionals to the 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Hosted in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts, the meeting explored the theme “Local Resiliency, National Community.”
On February 14, 2023, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) administered oaths of office to its new Officers and Executive Board members. Cliff Lane took the oath of office as the North East Region Representative. In this new role, he will be representing Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Cliff is also the McKean County Conservation District’s Commissioner Director, Secretary/Treasurer, and PACD’s North West Region Director.
The National Association of Conservation Districts is the nonprofit organization that represents the nearly 3,000 conservation districts across the United States, their state and territory associations, and the 17,000 individuals who serve on their governing boards. For more than 75 years, local conservation districts have worked with cooperating landowners and managers of private working lands to help them plan and apply effective conservation practices. For more information about NACD, visit www.nacdnet.org.
Michael J. “Mike” Peterson, age 72, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
He was born on December 16, 1950 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Jerome Peterson and Barbara Ann Peterson and was retired from Osram Sylvania, Wellsboro, PA.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Karl F. LORENZ, 69, of Harrison Valley, PA, formerly of Bechtelsville and Limerick, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born May 8, 1953, in Doylestown, he was the son of John and E. May Black Lorenz. On March 7, 1997, in Boyertown, he married the former Jill A. Clark, who survives.
A graduate of Central Bucks High School, he studied at Delaware Valley Community College. Early in his career, he was employed as a mechanic. After that, he was in sales for Associated Truck Parts in Gilbertsville and Cumberland Truck Parts. Since living in Harrison Valley, he was employed by NAPA in Westfield and Carquest in Galeton. Karl was a member of the NRA and NAHC.
An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and tinkering on machines. He loved animals all his life; always bringing strays home.
Surviving besides his wife, Jill, are: a brother, Joel (Marian) Lorenz; two nieces, Danielle Lorenz and Alison Lorenz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews on Jill’s side.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a half-brother, John “Earl” Lorenz.
Services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co., 112 E. Tannery St., Harrison Valley, PA 16927 or Crary Hose Co., 429 E Main St., Westfield, PA 16950.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
