PORT ALLEGANY – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s Workforce Development department is providing an opportunity for McKean County area residents to receive training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The cost of this course is $350.00, but McKean County residents are eligible for assistance to help make the course available at no-cost, thanks to support from the County of McKean. Residents from outside of McKean County are also welcome to sign-up for this course offering. Before beginning the course, students are required to complete a placement test to determine class eligibility.  

The course will begin on the evening of Thursday, August 22, 2024, and will continue each Tuesday and Thursday evening through Tuesday, February 18 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The class will meet at the Port Allegany Volunteer Fire Department located at 28 Maple Street. 

According to projections, the Emergency Medical Technician career will experience a growth rate of seven percent through the year 2031 and full-time workers in this position earn an average pay of around $50,000 per year nationally. The 200-hour program teaches technical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. After successful completion of this course, individuals are eligible to take the National Registry exam for Emergency Medical Technician. Currently, NPRC has an above industry average cumulative pass rate of the National Registry exam at over 90 percent. 

NPRC’s Vice President of Workforce Development, Adam Johnson, shared, “NPRC and the County of McKean recognize costs can be a barrier to training. Therefore, NPRC has launched a program to offer low or no cost EMS training programs throughout its 10-county region. We are grateful for the County of McKean and Star Hose Fire Company #1’s support to help fill the need for trained public safety professionals in McKean County and surrounding areas.” 

To register for this opportunity and for more information, visit NPRCEvents.org. 

Roulette Township 

ATTENTION ROULETTE WATER CUSTOMERS- you are now on a

Voluntary Water Restriction

and we will be closely monitoring the situation should we have to go on a mandatory water restriction you will notified. The well is at 36 feet presently. Thank you

The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, August 2nd. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:

[NOTICES: 

*  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, 814-544-7313 netrabaker@hughes.net]

DIXON DESIGNS, aka Tina Dixon will be there with handcrafted jewelry.  Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Accepting cash and Venmo.

BLUE MARBLE FARM will be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce and plants.  We will have Romaine Lettuce, Heirloom Tomatoes, White Cucumbers, Pickling Cucumbers, Candy, Red and Golden Beets, Round Zucchini, Green Snack Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Eggplant, White and Candy Onions,  Snap Peas, Dragon’s Tongues Beans, and Haricot Verts and Velour (French Green and Purple Beans), Soft neck Garlic Braids and more.  And we will have Green Basil, Purple Basil, Thia Basil and Parsley plants.  We accept cash, checks, FMNP and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com

MIKE THOMPSON  will be a vender on Friday 8/2. bringing Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Leeks, Cucumbers, Hungarian Hot Peppers, and some Tomatoes.  Accepting FMNP CHECKS.   KNIFE SHARPENING WHILE YOU WAIT OR SHOP OTHER VENDERS.

Galeton had another very nice summer month. It was somewhat warmer than normal and drier. Morning temperatures were in the 50’s and 60’s. Most afternoons warmed up with readings in the 80’s. A few days it approached 90 degrees.

Rainfall for this year was 2.67″. This is about 1.33″ below the average. The rain arrived thanks to the 4 thunderstorms during the month. Most of the month was rain free. Last year we received 4.37″Pine Creek looks good, however, lawns were starting to look dry.  We had 13 foggy mornings and above average humidity.

Keep mowing. It is amazing to see that even camp lawns keep being mowed down just like golf courses. I guess that’s what you do these days when you come to Potter Co. for the weekend.
Before you know it we will be getting the snow shovels out. 

Henry W. Lush National Weather Service Observer