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Fly Tying Therapy

“Ow! I think I poked myself,” exclaimed DJ Huff as he carefully wrapped thread around a tiny fishing hook.

Swine Flu Confirmed In Potter County

The first confirmed case of Influenza A (H1N1) in Potter County has been reported by the Department of Health.

Parole Chief Speaks To Local Court Officials

Catherine C. McVey, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, visited Potter County last Friday, and spoke to a group gathered at the Gunzburger Annex about how individuals are paroled, what criteria is considered in determining if an individual is eligible for parole, and what can communities do in helping keep criminals out of prison.

Coudy Mercantile Prospectus Ready

The campaign to sell shares for the proposed mercantile store in downtown Coudersport is now fully underway with the release of the legal prospectus for the project.

Relay For Life Steps Off This Weekend

Opening ceremonies for the annual Potter County Relay For Life will be held Friday at 5 p.m. in CARP field

Man ‘Not Guilty’ Of Firearms Charge

Karl Michael Wenzl, 32, of Susquehanna, was found not guilty of carrying a firearm without a permit, and not guilty of being a fugitive from justice and carrying a firearm in his vehicle, after a one-day trial held last Thursday before a Potter County jury.

$1.6 Million North Fork Dam Project To Begin In August

Nearly three years after originally expected, work is scheduled to start on a rehabilitation project at North Fork Dam later this summer. The project is expected to come with a price tag of approximately $1.6 million. Begun by the previous board of Potter County Commissioners, the project received federal funding approval in 2005. Although the timetable called for work to begin in 2006, county commissioners said it was more likely nothing would be started till 2007. Finally, on June 8, 2009, a bid specification package was published, with a July 23 deadline for bids. Work on the dam is supposed to commence 10 days after the deadline and be completed in one year.

State Police Log

Eulalia Twp. - Coudersport-based State Police are continuing their investigation into harassing “lewd/lascivious” phone calls being placed to the Mill Stream Inn switchboard personnel. Numerous “obscene” phone calls have been placed over the last month to the establishment and police are conducting an extensive investigation. Anyone with any information regarding the phone calls is asked to contact the Coudersport State Police station.

Potter County Court Report

Chad Ginkel, 28, of Mt. Jewett, was sentenced to 72 hours - six months in jail and fined $1000 after he pled guilty to DUI. Ginkel was stopped by Galeton Borough Police on November 11, 2008, for speeding. When he was approached, police reported smelling alcohol on his breath and he was given standard field sobriety tests which police reported he “failed.” Police reported Ginkel was uncooperative and he refused to have a blood test performed at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. As part of his sentence, Ginkel was also ordered to perform 25 hours of community service work

Obituaries
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Elizabeth M. Cooper

Elizabeth M. (Golden) Cooper, Quakertown, formerly of Coudersport died June 21, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Warren Cooper with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage in March.

Joyce O. Sunderlin

Joyce O. Sunderlin, 52, of Pennsylvania Ave, Big Run died Monday, June 15, 2009 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Kim L. Brekke

Kim L. Brekke, 49, of Coudersport, PA died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.

Jane E. Glover

Jane E. Glover, 93, of 106 E. Main St., Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a brief illness.

Paul F. Fosmer

Paul F. Fosmer, 82, of Millport, PA, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA after a long illness.

Murble E. Stevens

Murble E. Stevens, 84, of Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in her home following a long illness.

Iris E. Bunnell

Iris E. Bunnell, age 80, of West Beech Street, Coudersport, PA, died June 22, 2009 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Bunnell who died June 19, 1984.

Norman F. Cizek

Norman F. Cizek, 83, of Coudersport, PA died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at his residence.

Lucymae Atwell

Lucymae Atwell, 80, of Friendship Street, Bolivar, died in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 22, 2009 following a long illness.

Martha J. Blauvelt

Martha J. Blauvelt, 86, of Millport, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2009 in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA.

Ruth Reese

Ruth Mosch Reese, 87, of Sweden Township, peacefully passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 with family at her bedside.

Outdoors
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Cross Fork Snake Hunt This Weekend

Each June, thousands of visitors throng the small southern Potter County town of Cross Fork for the annual Snake Hunt.

Wolf Tracks

The new hunting licenses unroll like a long sheet of tickets that are half as long as your arm; a new twist in the way hunting licenses use to look.

Conservation Notes

When I first started to report on the doings and concerns of the local sportsmen we were suffering from the loss of Portage Creek as a trout stream. The reason for the less was a strip mine at the headwaters of Scaffold Lick Run. The acid produced by the chemical reaction from the sulfur, water and air had killed every bit of aquatic life from that tributary through the whole lower length of the Portage. The Fish Commission tried to stock it as usual but the trout just turned belly up. That was the last time the state tried to stock it and the year was 1963.

Gardeners’ Corner - No Latin Please

Gardeners often have close encounters with Latin. Personally I try to avoid them.

Maybe The Good Old Days Are Coming Back

Outdoor Writer

Opinion
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Words Of Gold

I have a couple of renters, this summer. ‘Squatters’ might be a better word, I expect, since neither asked permission to move in and neither has offered to reimburse me at all for my unintended hospitality.

Rescuing Wildlife - Killing Fawns - Another Opinion

It was upsetting to read the article “Killing Fawns and Coddling Coyotes.” This year I have had the blessing of seeing a fawn born in the field below my home and cared for a few days before mom moved it to safer ground and recently 3 other fawns at play with their mom close by. To see wildlife is not to be taken for granted and always appreciated.

Hope To See You There

As a cancer survivor I would like to extend a personal invitation to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers.

Willing To Pay To Keep State Park Open

My husband and I come from Lancaster County each year to enjoy the many wonderful amenities that God’s Country has to offer.

PGC Goes Hand In Hand With Humane Society

Just when you thought the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s activities could not possibly get any more absurd, something just happened that should make PA hunters cry.

Community
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Coudersport Pet Rescue Taps Power Of The Internet

Managing Editor

St. Eulalia’s 55th Rummage Sale Begins June 26 - Ends July 4

The following history of the St. Eulalia Rummage Sale was written by Julia Kolat and submitted by Jennifer Weiss.

Causer’s Office Moves To Main Street

Rep. Martin Causer is moving his local office to 107 South Main Street, Room 1, effective Wednesday, July 1. The office will be closed on Tuesday, June 30, during the move.

Coudy Board Gives Busing Contract to Krise; Keeps Costs Of Proposals Secret

The Coudersport School Board approved the proposal from Krise Transportation, STA, during its June meeting, bringing a second 5-year contract with the busing company.

To Balance Budget, School Board Eliminates Positions - But Refuses To Say Which Ones

The Coudersport School Board unanimously accepted during its June meeting the proposed budget for the 2009-2010 school year with no increase in taxes.

Music And Fun On The Square This Weekend

Music will fill downtown Coudersport this Saturday as the Coudersport Area Merchants once again sponsor “Staurday on The Square.”

Northern Potter Announces Fourth Period Honor Roll

Susan A. Valentine, principal at Northern Potter High School, announces the High Honor and Honor Roll for the fourth marking period, 2008-2009.

Ulysses Library News

Contributors to the 2009 “Giving Tree Campaign” include:

Community Picnic July 18

All surrounding communities are invited to attend the community picnic on July 18 at the Ulysses Community building on Main Street, Ulysses.

Oswayo Valley Students Receive Scholarships

Two members of the Oswayo Valley Class of 2009 were recipients of scholarships from the Shinglehouse/Oswayo Valley Alumni Association.

Bridge Work Underway In Costello

Preliminary work has begun on a bridge project along Route 872 in the village of Costello, Potter County. Start-up activity included clearing and grubbing. Crews will now work to build a temporary roadway and bridge, before demolishing the current bridge. The temporary bridge will be controlled by a temporary signal, with traffic taking turns crossing the bridge.

Human Services To Offer Life Skills Workshop

Potter County Human Services will sponsor a workshop entitled “Things Everyone Should Know” at the Austin School on July 29-30.

Austin News Briefs

Austin Community Pride Committee has announced that the 4th of July celebration and fireworks will be held on Sat., July 4, at the Austin Area School grounds.

Vroman Member Of Golden Key International Honor Society

Joy Elizabeth Vroman of Gaines, PA has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honor Society and was honored during a recent induction ceremony at Kaplan University.