St. Marys, PA – The Elk County Democratic Committee will hold its June meeting this Thurs. June 27th starting at 7:00pm at its 2024 Victory Headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in downtown Saint Marys. The Committee will continue to work on its plans for the summer and fall election season along with finalizing details of several upcoming voter outreach initiatives and events.
After the meeting, everyone is encouraged to stay at Headquarters to watch the first Presidential Debate of 2024. Democrats will be cheering on the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden as he seeks his second term. Area Democrats are excited about the progress that Biden has made in protecting our democracy, standing up for the rights of women, children, senior citizens, and minorities while strengthening protections for the environment and workers. The debate is scheduled to get underway at 9:00pm and the Committee will have it playing up on the big screen at the Headquarters.
As always, the meeting and the debate watch party are open to all area registered Democrats and those that stand up for the values and principles of the Democratic Party. For more information, contact the Committee via phone/text at (814) 636-1030 or email elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com.
Kayla Keen, R.N., Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Trauma Services, UPMC in North Central Pa.
With the biggest, and arguably the loudest, holiday of the summer approaching, many are rushing to take advantage of last-minute firework sales, counting their matches, and ensuring they have all the hot dogs, burgers, and apple pie anyone could ever eat. However, these fun and joyous celebrations can take a turn for the worse, quickly. Here’s some advice to celebrate Independence Day the right way.
Firework Facts
As impressive and fun as fireworks can be, one thing is clear: They also come with potential dangers, particularly in the hands of the untrained. In some states, they’re illegal for consumers to use. Know the facts before spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars that will just go up in smoke.
In 2022, at least nine people died – and an estimated 11,500 were injured – in incidents involving fireworks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition:
There were an estimated 1,500 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers.
Another 1,100 were treated for injuries from sparklers, which can reach 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Adults 25 to 44 years of age experienced about 32% of the injuries.
Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 29% of the injuries.
Dos and Don’ts
If you choose to include fireworks at your next party, keep the following safety tips in mind.
Do:
Store fireworks where children can’t reach them.
Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby. You can use either to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire.
Model good behavior. Teach children that fireworks are explosives and only adults should handle them.
Only light one firework at a time.
Keep children and other adults at a safe distance from any areas where fireworks are going off.
Wear protective eyewear when lighting fireworks.
Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.
Don’t:
Re-light a firework.
Approach a firework that’s smoldering.
Drink alcohol when using fireworks.
Pick up fireworks from the ground.
Hold onto a firework once you light it.
Point or throw lit fireworks at anyone.
Try to modify fireworks.
Allow young children to handle fireworks, including sparklers.
Light fireworks indoors, near houses, or next to flammable materials.
Light fireworks in a container.
Try to make your own fireworks.
Treating Common Firework Injuries
If you or a loved one gets burned by fireworks, you need to act fast.
Remove clothing and jewelry from the burned area.
Run the burned area under cool (not cold) water for a few minutes to help stop the burn.
Never put ice on a burn.
Wrap the injury with a clean, dry towel.
Partial thickness burns (previously called second degree burns) or full thickness burns (previously called third degree burns) need immediate medical treatment. Some partial thickness burns appear wet or blistering. Others appear deep cherry red. Full thickness burns appear white or charred. These burns might not even be painful, as nerves may have been damaged.
Fireworks occasionally cost people their fingers or toes. Prompt medical treatment can reattach them.
Call an ambulance immediately.
Lie the victim down and elevate the injured body part.
Remove any visible foreign objects.
Apply direct pressure to the wound for 15 minutes to stop bleeding.
If possible, retrieve the amputated finger or toe and rinse (don’t scrub) it clean, then wrap it in a clean, damp cloth and make sure it goes to the hospital with the victim. Don’t place the digit on ice – this will damage the blood vessels and make reattachment difficult.
Always call 911 for large burns or if you are involved in an explosion.
This 4th of July, don’t let yourself or a loved one become a fireworks safety statistic. Remember to celebrate safely. Leave explosives to the professionals and consider firework alternatives such as glowsticks, noise makers, bubbles, silly string, and confetti, which are safer for all ages.
Kayla Keen, R.N., is the injury prevention coordinator, Trauma Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. For more information, visit UPMC.com/TraumaNCPA.
At 10:30 AM on Tuesday, St. Marys Fire & EMS is responding to South Ridge Road for a victim of a single-vehicle accident with a leg injury. Air medical requested.
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On June 25, at 4:15 am Mt. Jewett Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Georgia Pacific for a working commercial fire. Hamlin and Kane Fire Depts. were also dispatched. The fire is in the pressing area the building is believed to be evacuated but its not confirmed
Potter County Pipe Replacement Project to Begin on June 26
Clearfield, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists that a pipe replacement project along Route 4021 (Honeoye Road) in Sharon Township, Potter County, will cause a daytimeclosure anddetour on Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27. Route 4021 will be closed between Route 4014 (Plank Road) and the New York state line.
The detour will be in place between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM using Route 4014 (Plank Road) and Route 4023 (Eleven Mile Road). The detour will be lifted each night, once pipe work is complete for the day. PennDOT will re-open the road earlier than 3:00 PM if work progress allows.
A crew from PennDOT Potter County Maintenance will perform this work, replacing two large pipes across the road to improve drainage in the area.
Frederick J. “Fred” Mildrew, 80, formerly of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer at his residence at 957 Susquehanna TRL, Watsontown, PA 17777.
Fred was born June 19, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Frederick A. and Dorothy Faye (Reed) Mildrew. He was a lifelong resident of the area until he and his wife moved to be closer to family. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1962, and worked in sales for Stackpole Carbon and Keystone Carbon. Following his employment at Keystone, Fred worked for Burkes Ace, where he retired in 2017.
On May 3, 1969, at Queen of the World Church, Fred married the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Krug, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-five years of marriage.
ROULETTE, PA—Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, PA passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV, 15, of Belfast, NY, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.
He was born January 4, 2009, in Buffalo. Ricky had just completed his freshman year at Belfast Central School and was a high honor roll student, a testament to his dedication to academics.
Described as loving and caring, Ricky had a vibrant personality and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He was known among his family and friends as a jokester who brought joy and levity to those around him. His hobbies included making Tik Toks and YouTube videos, playing basketball, riding bikes, and spending time with his siblings.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists who travel on Interstate 80 westbound should be on alert for delays due to a tractor-trailer crash in Valley Township, Montour County.
Motorists can expect Interstate 80 westbound to be closed at mile marker 232, (Route 42 / Buckhorn Exit)). As of 5:00 PM, traffic was backed up approximately 7 miles from the Route 42 interchange.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.
Brenda Sue MINGER, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Sebring, FL, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born October 20, 1960, in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of Robert Howard and Audrey June Morris Wooley.
She was employed by Winn Dixie and other grocery stores. Brenda loved animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed playing solitaire and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving are: her domestic partner of 13 years, Christopher Henry; three sons, Michael Shelly, Beau Shelly, and Race Minger; three grandchildren; and a brother, Duke Wooley.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, Marvin Minger and Kenneth Ray Shelly; and a brother, Robert Wooley.
“LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRAND & GREAT GRANDMOTHER, AUNT & FRIEND”
PORTVILLE – Margaret Marie Sherburne Nix passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 23, 2024, at ECMC in Buffalo, NY.
Margaret graced us with her beauty, inside and out, for 88 years. Born March 18, 1936, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of George & Jennie (Larson) Sherburne. She was an only child.
We all have a story to tell, a book about ourselves…….a beginning……a dash…….and the end. Today, it’s with a heavy heart that the woman we were honored to call, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend ended her last chapter.
Ted Jay, 89, of 8 Limestone Street, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Melvin Jay and Lillian (Wilton) Rossi. He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On August 19, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Korea and was honorably discharged on October 10, 1957.
On May 2, 1959, at the St. Callistus Church in Kane, he married Blanche M. (McMahon) Jay who preceded him in death on March 7, 2016.
After the military, Ted worked as a painter, bartender, and in 1958, he started working at Kendall-Witco Refining Company, working as a heavy equipment operator, before retiring with 39 years of service.
Ted formerly coached football, baseball. He started the YMCA swim team and served as their coach. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge, and a Jaycees. He was also a member of VFW Post #212, American Legion Post #108, and the YMCA. Ted enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, hunting, fishing, golfing, corn hole, and playing euchre.
Gary N. Lundin, 83, of Ridgway, died at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 26, 1941, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Maxine Newell Lundin.
On September 30, 1961, he married Karen E. Stover who survives.
Gary was a 1959 graduate of Kersey High School, and went on to serve in the National Guard. He retired from Clarion Sintered Metals after many years of service. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, and could often be found hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed playing football and spending time at his camp. Gary cherished the time that he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
I do not know when I adopted this but at some point in in my life, I figured out that I did not want to ever say, “I wished I’d.” Specifically, this means living without regret. I have met many people who have shared that they did have regrets. Regrets about relationships that were broken, regrets about words that we said, and even words that we did not say.
You have heard that phrase about taking the high road, well that means doing the right thing simply because it is the right thing. Making that call without getting one in return, reaching out to those that you love and care about regardless of what they are doing back to you. Perhaps even making a list of the things that you would not want to wish you had done differently. Knowing what this might look like can cause you to act in the moment rather than sometime in the future. Why? Simply because as you are aware, sometimes the future is too late.
All of this comes down to choices, yours not the other persons. How you live your life is your responsibility. Only you can choose to take the high road in life. Only you can extend the olive branch. If you wait for others you may be waiting a lifetime. The time to act is now, not tomorrow. What you put off for today often will rarely be done tomorrow. I have learned that it is best to act as soon as it pops into your mind. If I wait, I will typically forget and move on to something else.
Interestingly it always relates to the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Think about how you would like to be treated, how you would like others to act on your behalf. We each have the opportunity to cause others to feel significant and valued. For me the word is celebrate. Learning to celebrate others changes relationships. At the end of the day, it is about what I do, not what others do. The power lies within the individual. How I choose to act can and will affect how I live and whether I live a life of regrets. Think about it.
…WIND GUSTS OVER 40 MPH IN SPOTS THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON…
At 1148 AM EDT, surface observations and spotter reports indicated widespread breezy conditions across the region, with higher elevation winds gusting over 35 mph times. While refreshing, be aware that some of these gusts can blow around loose outdoor objects and small tree branches.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Mansfield, Wellsboro, Wharton, Keating, Morris, Coudersport, Port
Mary Lou Rich, 92, of Hemlock Ave., Kane, PA passed away Friday (June 21) at Olean General Hospital. Born Oct. 25, 1931 in Riterville, she was the daughter of the late William and M. Orpha (Black) Miller. On Aug. 20, 1952 in Bradford, she married William Rich, who preceded her in death.
Mary Lou was a long-time member of St. Callistus Catholic Church, where she served as an organist, funeral dinner worker, greeter and former member of the Church Council. She was also a member of CD of A Court Callistus #66. She was a former member of Kane’s Church Women United, Kane Art League, Warren Art League, Chatauqua Art League and was the first legacy member of Artworks on the Summit. She volunteered for many local organizations including Meals on Wheels, Cub Scouts and Friends Memorial Library. Mary Lou enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, doing crossword puzzles, playing bingo and continued to paint all of her life.
Galen C. Lester, 93, of Aiken, PA passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Galen’s Life at the Mt Jewett Legion on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm. At 1:30 pm in the Legion, Full Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Air Force.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
