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Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Sandimmune® Oral Solution (Cyclosporine Oral Solution, USP), 100 mg/mL Due to Crystallization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 11, 2023 – East Hanover, NJ — Novartis is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall at the consumer level of one lot of its Sandimmune® Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP), 100 mg/mL in the US due to crystal formation observed in some bottles, which could potentially result in incorrect dosing. No other Sandimmune formulations are impacted.
Sheng Kee of California, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in the Following Traditional Mooncake Products
Sheng Kee of California, Inc. is voluntarily recalling varieties of Mooncake Gift Boxes for customers that have any issues because they may contain undeclared egg wash. People who have allergies to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Mooncakes were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. We are working with our wholesalers and retailers to relabel and refit the current boxes.
Denton Hill Reopening Is A Go
Causer, Owlett Express Optimism for Denton Hill’s Future
HARRISBURG – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced it will work with locally based Denton Go, LLC, to grow recreational opportunities in all four seasons at Denton Hill State Park in Potter County.
Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement in response to the announcement:
“This is great news for our region. Revitalizing Denton Hill and expanding it to a four-season destination will bring significant benefits for economic growth in the region, drawing more customers into our existing small businesses and encouraging the development of others. With Cherry Springs State Park just 20 minutes away, the upgrades at Denton Hill are sure to benefit both parks.
“We also continue to hear from local people who share how much they miss skiing at Denton Hill, and it will be wonderful to bring back that opportunity for them, along with other recreational opportunities throughout the year.
“We encourage DCNR and the Department of General Services to expedite the work to get Denton Hill up and running as soon as possible.”
According to DCNR’s announcement, Denton Go, LLC, is a new company comprised of three members from the local area that was formed to operate the concession at the park. The company brings a wealth of business and mountain recreation experience that includes ski and hospitality operations.
The next step is for DCNR and Denton Go, LLC, to work out the terms of a 35-year lease, which includes a capital investment from Denton Go. The design phase for park improvements will coincide with the issuance of the concession agreement. DCNR has committed $10 million in capital investments to the park.
Ski Denton has been closed since winter 2014.
Low-cost rabies, microchip clinic is Sept. 30
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is offering its annual low-cost rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1-3 p.m. at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Whitneyville, between Wellsboro and Mansfield.
Rabies vaccines are $10, distemper combo vaccines are $15 and microchips are $15 or $20 if Second Chance registers it online for you. Cash/check only; no cards accepted.
Dr. Kristine Shaw, DVM, is administering the rabies vaccines. No appointment is needed, but be prepared for a wait. Please bring water for your pet for the wait. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. No public restroom will be available. For more information, please call Second Chance at 570-376-3646.
ABOUT THE VACCINES & MICROCHIPS
Every dog and pet cat are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies, a viral disease that is 100% fatal once symptoms appear. A one-year shot will be given at the clinic unless proof of a previous vaccine is presented. Then, a three-year shot can be administered. Animals need to be 16 weeks or older for a rabies vaccine.
The distemper combo is a core vaccine recommended by veterinarians. In dogs, it protects against canine distemper virus, two types of adenovirus – hepatitis and kennel cough, parainfluenza and parvovirus. In cats, it protects against feline panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpes) and calicivirus plus Feline leukemia virus (FeLV). The vaccine can be started for dogs and cats as young as six weeks old and is repeated every 2-4 weeks (boosters) until the animal is 16 weeks old. If over 16 weeks at the first dose, usually only one more booster is needed in four weeks.
Microchips are a permanent identification system that helps your pet get back home should they ever become lost. They do not track your pet’s location, but when scanned, the chip provide a unique number that ties back to your contact information through the microchip company. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, microchipped dogs are twice as likely to be returned to owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times likely to be returned. However, only one in six microchips are actually registered, and many aren’t updated with current contact information, making them useless. The chips offered by Second Chance are paid for once without any additional cost. For an extra $5, Second Chance registers the chip for you.
UPMC in North Central Pa. Welcomes Enrollment Navigator
Wellsboro, Pa., September 12, 2023 – UPMC welcomes Jennifer Easton, enrollment navigator, to the north central Pennsylvania region. Jennifer will serve as a community outreach and education specialist for UPMC Cole, UPMC Wellsboro, and the surrounding communities.
“After ten years of working at UPMC Cole in a different position, I’m very excited to grow with the organization and help support the expansion of this critical service in the communities we serve,” said Jennifer Easton, enrollment navigator, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This role allows me to connect with people, build relationships, and provide services that make a difference in supporting health equity and growing healthier communities.”
Painting the Holidays With Jessie
Painting with Jessie is fun and relaxing! In this holiday series, professional watercolorist Jessie Vaughn will teach you how to paint beautiful holiday plaques or Christmas cards. No previous experience in watercolors is needed, as Jessie is comfortable teaching all levels.
Choose one of the following 1.5-hour classes (or sign up for more than one!):
- Leaves with Thanksgiving sayings – Plaque size 8” x 16”
- Fall leaves – Frameable 8” x10” or 11”x 14”
- Christmas saying – Plaque 8” x16”
- Selection of 4 Christmas cards you can paint
All plaques and prints are unframed, but Jessie will help you wax them to preserve them. All are sized to fit frames available from Amazon, Walmart, Michaels, etc.
Class times are Wednesday, October 25th from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., or Thursday, October 26th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25/person for each class, and all supplies are provided. Classes will be held at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. Class size is limited, so register ASAP at www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877. If you have a group of 6 – 10 people who would like to have your own class, call (814) 274-4877 to arrange a date and time.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 11
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
- Route 346 in Bradford Township. Monday, September 11, through Wednesday, September 13.
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with their average age being more than 50 years. Preventive maintenance is important in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
STEP DANCING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PITT-BRADFORD PERFORMANCE
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will bring the energetic Black tradition of “stepping” to the Bromeley Family Theater on Sept. 13.
StepAfrika! Is the first professional company dedicated to stepping, and it combines this dance tradition with live music, technology and storytelling. The company will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the theater in Blaisdell Hall on campus. Tickets are $20 for the public and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting www.upb.pitt.edu/theArts or calling the Bromeley Family Theater Box Office at 814-362-5113.
2nd Annual Fall for Your Library Craft Fair
“Thank you to the local crafters who have registered to be a part of the second annual Fall for Your Library craft fair! We hope to grow this annual event with your help. We have a few spots remaining for crafters. The registration form can be easily downloaded from this link: https://www.bradfordlibrary.org/…/Craft-Fair-Agreement…
The craft fair is slated for Saturday, October 14, from 11AM – 4 PM. Find unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season, or something special for yourself!”
Thank you so very much,
Janelle
UPMC Welcomes New Medical Leadership to UPMC Cole
COUDERSPORT, Pa., Sept. 11, 2023 – UPMC welcomes Perry Doan, D.O., F.A.C.E.P., as the new medical director for Emergency Services at UPMC Cole, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport.
Dr. Doan received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Oswayo Valley Senior Center
We want to thank our friends at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center for inviting us to decorate a scarecrow!!! We appreciate their friendship and all they do for our community!!!
Seneca Highlands CTC Student Earns Second Industry Certification
Levi Howard, a student in Mr. Bryant’s Networking and Security shop at the Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center, earned his CompTIA Network Pro certification on September 5, 2023.
Levi is a junior from the Port Allegany School District. Levi’s certificate is backed by a $1000 employment guarantee, ensuring his skills are workforce-ready.
For more information on the Networking and Security program, feel free to contact Mr. Bryant at bbryant@iu9ctc.org or (814) 642-2573.
Kinney corn will be sold at the Kinney farm
Kinney corn will be sold at the Kinney farm
991 Upper Portage rd
Port Allegany
Bicolor and white corn available
Call ahead for large orders
814-642-7928
Will sell this week and through the weekend
PUC Reminds Consumers to Stay Connected During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, Encourages Congress to Continue Funding
Programs Available to Help Income-Eligible Consumers
HARRISBURG – In coordination with a national effort to keep consumers connected, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recognizes Sept. 11-15 as Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, to help income-eligible Pennsylvanians stay connected through the Lifeline Program.
“Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week is important to ensure that Pennsylvanians have access to both basic local telephone service and high-speed internet services. The Lifeline program provides access to basic local telephone services for those who want such access while digital connectivity programs provide access to all that the internet has to offer,” said Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank. “This week is an appropriate time to remind consumers that the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs are available to help ensure income-eligible consumers continue to have access to affordable communications needed for telemedicine, telework, online learning and more.”
All five PUC Commissioners recently reached out to members of the Pennsylvania Delegation of Congress to encourage the continuation of funding for the Affordable Connectiv…
Basic Sign Language and Intermediate Sign Language Offered This Fall!
How many times do we encounter hearing impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you or someone you care about.
MEN’S FALL GOLF PREVIEW
Wildcats spotlight on men’s golf
After guiding his team to a conference championship and NCAA tournament berth during his first full season — and with all of his players returning — Pennsylvania College of Technology golf coach Rob Lytle is optimistic.
“We want to keep building on the success we had last year,” Lytle said.
The Wildcats are scheduled to open their fall season Tuesday in the Elizabethtown College Fall Invitational at Hershey Country Club East.
Penn College women’s volleyball, soccer teams stand out.
Penn College women’s volleyball, soccer teams stand out.
Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball and soccer teams led the way over the past week as both tasted victory for the first time this season.
Women’s volleyball
At crosstown rival Lycoming College on Monday, the Wildcats lost, 3-0. Team leaders were Marianna Dariychuk, of Leola, with 10 kills; Cheyenne Stein, of Orwigsburg, with 13 assists; and Maggie Mangene, of Boalsburg, with 10 digs.
