Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Weekend Programs at Hills Creek August 5th and 6th, 2011:
Weekend Programs at Hills Creek
Friday 8/5/11
4:00 – 4:45 pm
Beach Concession Area--Living with Bears
Learn the ways to peacefully coexist with our state's largest carnivore. Tales of Tioga County's bears, and the people who deal with them will be shared.
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Beach Concession Area--Coyotes in PA
Coyotes are a well established member of our wildlife community. Learn where they came from, their life history, and their impact in our state. Mounts, hides, skulls, and photos are included in the presentation.
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Beach Area--Canoe Tour
Explore the history, management, and wildlife of Hills Creek Lake via canoe. All equipment provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please preregister at park office or by calling 570-724-4246.
9:00 – 9:45 pm
Visitor Center Pavilion--Beavers on Ice
Beavers and glaciation are 2 major factors impacting the park environment. Take an entertaining look at both factors through video and artifacts showing both of these impacts.
Saturday 8/6/11
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Visitor Center Pavilion--Geocaching
Borrow a GPS unit or bring your own. No experience needed. Find out how easy and fun it is to not only use a GPS, but to go Geocaching – the high-tech treasure hunt for all ages. Meet at the visitor center pavilion for a brief introduction and learn how to use the global positioning system (GPS) units. Then use your new skills to explore the park nearby while searching for hidden treasures.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Weekend Programs at Hills Creek July 29-31, 2011:
Weekend Programs at Hills Creek July 29-31, 2011:
Friday 7/29
4pm at the beach: Wildlife Management Tools- A look at the tools and techniques for dealing with squirrels to bears , snakes, and geese.
5pm at the beach: Snakes of PA- a discussion of all the species found in Pa. and how to identify them. A good preview to the Saturday evening program.
7:15pm starting at campground loop C site 62: Beaver hike- see the park’s beavers on a short hike.
9pm at the visitor’s center pavilion: Bears of PA – Learn of the success of our bears and how to peacefully coexist.
Saturday 7/30
4pm at the beach: Bald Eagle in PA- Learn to identify an eagle in the wild, why they’re doing well in PA, and where to see them in our area.
5pm at the beach: Meet the Weasel Family- find out what animals are actually weasels, though they’re not called weasels. Family characteristics will be featured.
8pm at the visitor’s center pavilion: PA Herptils by Bill and Jacki Carey. Live examples and life histories will be shown of many different native amphibians and reptiles.
Sunday 7/31
3pm at the beach: Wildlife Sign- Outdoorsmen were the original CSI crew as they decipher the presence and “whodunit” of wildlife. Learn the basic signs wildlife leaves behind.
4pm at the beach: Skull Session- Learn to identify mammal skulls you might find in your travels. Many examples shown.
6:30pm at the beach: Canoe Tour- preregister at park office. Limited equipment.
9pm at the visitor’s center pavilion: Animal Record Holders- See examples of animal record holders from the park to the whole world. Program combines video and tour of the visitor’s center to show record holders.
Agency on Aging still has Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Agency on Aging still has Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging still has Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks for Potter County senior citizens. These checks are through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Each senior citizen receives one set of (4) $5 checks per year.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible senior citizens with checks to use at approved farmers markets to purchase qualifying fresh fruits and vegetables through November 30, 2011. The checks will be issued through September 30, 2011, at Potter County Senior Centers and the Potter County Human Services AAA.
Select fruits and vegetables approved for purchase must be grown or growable in Pennsylvania. Some of the produce that qualifies under the program includes beans, berries, corn, cucumbers, peppers, squash, tomatoes, watermelon, apples, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, grapes, onions, potatoes, pumpkins and zucchini. No citrus fruits or tropical fruits are eligible under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Processed foods, such as jam, honey, cider and baked goods are also ineligible to be purchased through this program.
Potter County senior citizens, age sixty or older, whose income is $20,147 or less for a single person or $27,214 or less for a couple, or $34,281 or less for 3 people or $41,348 or less for four people are eligible for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Income is based on the total income for 2010. These guidelines are subject to change. The federal guidelines that are in place the day of distribution will be those that are used. Proof of income is not required. However, the senior citizen must sign a register verifying that their income meets the income guidelines. You must show proof of age and address. Driver’s license will work for proof of both. They will be issued four (4), $5.00 checks.
IN ORDER FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO PICK UP CHECKS FOR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL, YOU MUST PICK UP A PROXY FORM THAT IS TO BE COMPLETED BY BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND THEN RETURNED TO THE DISTRIBUTION SPOT. THIS IS ALSO THE PROCEDURE FOR HUSBAND/WIFE AND WIFE/HUSBAND. ALL DISTRIBUTION SITES HAVE THESE FORMS AVAILABLE NOW.
Seniors who reside in nursing homes, personal care homes or other residential facilities where meals are provided are not eligible for this program.
Vendors that are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for this program display a sign indicating that the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks are accepted. A list of local farmers markets can be obtained at check distribution sites.
According to the Potter County Area Agency on Aging, this is a very beneficial program that will benefit eligible seniors in Potter County by providing fresh, nutritious home grown produce. This program also benefits the farmers who raise these items. It is hoped that seniors will take full advantage of this program.” If you know anyone who is eligible, please have them contact us at the numbers below.
Senior citizens will be able to sign up for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks at the following locations:
ULYSSES SENIOR CENTER MON - WED
ULYSSES COMM. BLDG 9 A.M. – 2 P.M
MAIN STREET Please call to make an appt.
ULYSSES, PA 16948
848-9880
OSWAYO VALLEY SENIOR CENTER MON - WED
OSWAYO STREET 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA 16748
697-7178
GALETON SENIOR CENTER WED - FRI
ST. BIBIANA PARISH HALL 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
111 GERMANIA STREET
GALETON, PA 16922
435-2864
COUDERSPORT SENIOR CENTER WED - FRI
1004 SOUTH MAIN STREET 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
COUDERSPORT, PA 16915
274-7887
POTTER COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AAA
62 NORTH ST.
ROULETTE, PA 16746
814-544-7315 or 1-800-800-2560
ASK FOR BARB KIEL – APPT. ONLY
For more information, please contact Barb Kiel, Potter County Area Agency on Aging, at 544-7315 or 1-800-800-2560.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Birth Announcements For Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
Birth Announcements Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
Welcoming Carter Michael Risser a son born on 7-13-11 weight 7lbs 10oz to Amber (Hamman) and Michael Risser of Coudersport, PA.
Maternal Grandparents Bill and Star Hamman of Kirkville, NY.
Paternal Grandparents Kevin and Martha Risser
Welcoming Gage Maddox Maurer a son born 7-16-11 weight 7lbs 7.9oz to Katie(Long) and DJ Maurer of Coudersport, PA. He joins his sister Kennadie Jayde Maurer 3.
Maternal Grandparents Paula Glassmire of Coudersport, PA, Tom Glassmire of Coudersport, PA and Curt & Michelle Long of Coudersport, PA.
Paternal Grandparents Don and Cindy Maurer of Philipsburg, PA.
Maternal Great-Grandparents Dona D Oviatt of Coudersport, PA
Paternal Great-Grandparents Dons Yatchik of Drifting, PA and Sandy & John Maurer of Philipsburg, PA.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Extra Special "Austin Dam Show" This Year--Saturday, July 23
Extra Special "Austin Dam Show" This Year
This is a special year for Austin,
so what better time for an extra special Dam Show?
Organizers of the Saturday, July 23, music and cultural festival have released the schedule, which includes a tribute program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the tragic Sept. 30, 1911, flood. Local folk band Jakob’s Hollow and author Paul Heimel are teaming up for a program that will recall the failure of the
Austin Dam on that fateful Saturday after
noon.
Jakob’s Hollow has prepared a song medley based on actual events of that day. The band’s performance will follow Heimel’s “The Dam Broke! A Dramatic Reading,” based on his new book, “1911: The Austin Flood” (knoxbooks.net). The program will include local actors reciting the actual words of flood survivors.
“This presentation is sure to be a highlight of this year’s show,” said Art Metzger, entertainment coordinator for the Dam Show and a member of its sponsoring organization, the Austin Dam Memorial Association. “The haunting medley by Jakob’s Hollow transports listeners back to the day of the flood and that, along with the dramatic eyewitness accounts, is the perfect lead-in.”
Tickets are now on sale for the Dam Show, which is returning to Austin Dam Memorial Park. Prices (parking included) are $15 for those 18 and older, $5.00 for ages 13-17; those 12 and under will be admitted for free. Among ticket outlets are Gauld’s Corner Store and Olga’s Café in Coudersport, and Big Mike’s and Cockeyed Cricket in Austin. Tickets will also be available the gate.
After the famous “Dam Jam” open mic starting at noon, featuring a variety of local performers, the festival kicks into high gear with professional performers. Among musicians booked as opening acts are Bradford’s Marshmellow Overcoat, Coudersport troubadour Tom Martin, and vocalist Grace Solomon from Dallas, Texas.
An opening block starting at 3 pm will feature the eclectic Freakish Owl Boy; a versatile jam band, Raw Dough, which includes Coudersport product Michael Kamper and other music school graduates from Ohio; and one of the show’s two headliners, Chester River Runoff.
With its new album, “Blue Heron Farm,” Chester River Runoff is getting national attention. The Runoff’s songs draw inspiration from all over the map, and setlists are sprinkled with covers from world-renowned artists, as well as songs the band has mined from old pre-bluegrass field recordings.
A high-energy bluegrass band, the Runoff blends three- and four-part harmonies with intricate instrumentals. With the recent release of its debut studio album, “Blue Heron Farm,” Chester River Runoff has made a name for itself on the national bluegrass scene.
The flood tribute program will follow. Jakob’s Hollow will then take the stage for a set that features songs from its popular album, “The Legend of Bobby the Kid,” and a preview of its latest CD, which will be released soon.
All of that sets the stage for the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops to close out the show starting at approximately 9 pm. They will arrive in Austin from two high-profile performances in New York.
Members sing and trade instruments including banjo, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, snare drum, bones, jug, and kazoo. Just this year, “beatboxer” Adam Matta and multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins joined founding Drops members Dom Flemons and Rhiannon Giddens.
Once again, colorful and entertaining lights will bathe the ruins of the Austin Dam from dusk until the festival concludes at about 11 pm. Vendors are being booked to market their goods at the park. Food and rest rooms will be available. Parking is free and primitive camping sites have been established.
More details can be found on the event’s website, damshow.com. Assisting the Austin Dam Memorial Association in sponsoring the ninth annual Dam Show is the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, through its Partners in the Arts Program.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
7-22-23 Weekend Programs at Hills Creek
Weekend Programs at Hills Creek July 22-23, 2011:
Friday 7/22/11
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Beach Area
Canoe Tour
Discover the history, management, and
wildlife of our lake. Must pre-register at
the park office. Limited to 18 persons.
9:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Visitor’s Center Pavilion
Black Dogs & Rainbow Ducks
Learn about waterfowl conservation through
the eyes of a young boy and his interaction with
an old hunter and black lab. An enjoyable
conservation classic by Ducks Unlimited.
Saturday 7/23/11
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Beach Area
Family Fishing Program
Discover just how much fun fishing can be
when you do it together at a PFBC Family
Fishing Program. Learn basic fishing skills
like knot tying, casting, baiting the hook, and
taking a fish off the hook. You and your family
will have the opportunity to fish – no fishing license
required. All equipment provided. The “catch???”
Adults must bring a child and children must bring an adult.
You’ll be learning and fishing together.
Fish filleting and cooking to follow.
***Pre-registration is required. To register, call Hills Creek at 570-724-4246 or go online to www.fish.state.pa.us – click on Calendar of Events – Select this program and follow online directions.
9:30 – 10:00 pm
Visitor’s Center Pavilion
Intro to the Night Sky
Find out where to start, equipment you
might need, and how to get the most out
of viewing the night sky. After a short introduction,
check out reference materials, telescopes, and even
planetarium software for your computer. Be sure to
stick around for the observing session to follow.
This rain or shine event will take place in the pavilion
near the Visitor Center (located in the campground).
10:00 – 11:00 pm
Visitor’s Center Field
Night Sky Tour
Witness the splendor of the night sky, tour
constellations by laser-guided sky tour and
explore deep space objects by telescope. The
program will take place in the field near the
Visitors Center. In the event of clouds or rain,
an alternative program will take place in the
pavilion. In the event of severe weather, the
program will be cancelled.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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