Williamsport, Pa., October 24, 2023 – UPMC experts Amy Curry, D.O., colon and rectal surgeon, and David Kurz, M.D., urologist, will host a live, virtual discussion on Friday, Nov. 3, at noon, to discuss symptoms and types of urinary and fecal incontinence, and treatments including nerve stimulation and surgical options.
This free program is offered virtually so that attendees can learn about incontinence treatments from the comfort of their home on a computer, tablet, or smart phone. A Q&A feature will also be available for questions to be submitted privately and at any time during the live presentation.
Registration is necessary to access this session. Go to UPMC.com/VirtualEvents, scroll down, and click Register Now under “Conquering Urinary and Fecal Incontinence: Effective Treatment Options” to fill out the online registration form.
This project started back in 2018 with a grant from NYS to purchase a custom-built trailer. With just the shell, the team has put together one of the best, but underutilized, assets around. This trailer houses a command center with a desktop computer loaded with the latest first responder software, including CalTopo which is used by search and rescue teams throughout the world including NYS rangers and DEC.
Our drone team also calls this place home with 2 thermal drones which our pilots can legally fly in any weather day or night. We also have underwater search capabilities with an ROV, side scan sonar, and underwater camera system.
All this technology is watched on board with our 2- 43” touchscreen monitors, 2- 40” tv screens, and a remote 40” tv screen for outside monitoring. As with any command center, we have multiple radios for communication, along with a large awning, tents, tables, and of course heat and AC.
Of course, all the equipment wouldn’t mean anything without our team of drone pilots and IT technicians who run it. We continue to add to this project to support our fire district, but we are also available to any other first responder departments that may require our assistance during a large or long-duration incident.
In an earlier press release, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the Board approval of acquisition of a new state game lands, SGL 338, in Jay Twp., Elk County.
This game lands came from a deal made with the Pennsylvania General Energy Co. (PGE) and will consist of 3,931 acres in the heart of the elk range. In addition to land acquisition, PGE will also make a $500,000 contribution to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for use in creating elk habitat in cooperation with the Game Commission.
Although this is exciting news, don’t mark this game lands on your scouting list quite yet! As with all Board approved acquisitions, further actions are necessary before the Pennsylvania Game Commission officially takes ownership of the property. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is not yet the property owner and an ownership date has not been determined.
Elk County- Tom Detsch, SGL Carbon Director of Site St Marys and Lacy Nicklas, Human Resources Manager presented a generous donation to Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President; Jim Ryan, United Way Vice-President; Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair; and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Chair.
SGL Carbon is a technology-based global leader in the development and manufacture of carbon and graphite-based solutions. Their products, made from specialty graphite, carbon fibers and composites serve the industries that are shaping the trends of the future including climate friendly mobility, semiconductor technology, LED, solar and wind energy, and the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.
Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling all lots within expiry of Qilu Enterprise branded 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed to produce wholesalers in NY, NJ, PA, MA and MD. Products may have been further distributed to retail locations such as grocery stores.
If you like all things spooky, mark your calendar for Poe & Masters of the Macabre, a literary evening that will take place Wednesday, Oct. 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Coudersport Public Library!
Several local readers will interpret some truly scary tales from American and World literature — including selections from the Grand Master himself, Edgar Allan Poe. There will be an audiovisual component as well.
Light refreshments will be served. This free program is geared to individuals from high school age through adult. For more information, call the Library at 814-274-9382.
Pennsylvania State Police Near Closing of Cadet Application Cycle With No College Credits Required, Average Number of Eligible Applications Per Month Increased 240 Percent
PSP continues to see an increased number of cadet applications after removing the college degree requirement to expand opportunities for Pennsylvania workers – and encourages Pennsylvanians interested in serving to apply for the current cadet application cycle before tonight’s deadline.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) reminds individuals wishing to serve as state troopers that the current cadet application cycle – with no college credit requirement – ends today, October 24. Those wishing to participate in this cycle should complete an application now at employment.pa.gov.
Invitation to join the Potter-McKean ski club again this year: If you plan on getting season passes for Holiday Valley Ski Resort – THIS IS THE WAY TO GO! You’ll get discounts on not only your season pass for being members of our ski club, there’s also free & discounted ski/board lessons, one-time discount guest pass, etc. If you know others that may be interested, please forward this email or have them get in touch with me
Click on above link to purchase your ski pass online for the Potter-McKean Ski Club. After completion of the information, your pass will be mailed to you. See you on the slopes!!
For more information, contact Bonna Carlson Johns Bonna.emi@gmail.com
Tiffany Food Corp Recalls Mini Fruit Jelly Cups Because of Possible Choking HazardTiffany Food Corp of Brooklyn, NY is recalling all codes and flavors of Mini Fruit Jelly Cups, because they may pose a choking hazard. Small jelly cups containing konjac powder have previously been implicated in choking deaths of children.Konjac and its consequent texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities predisposing them to dysphagia.The recalled jelly cups were distributed directly to Supermarkets within Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York State.
This year, over 57,000 people applied for the chance to hunt Pennsylvania elk.
And the state’s biggest elk season is about to get underway.
The general elk season opens Monday, Oct. 30 and runs six days through Saturday, Nov. 4.
While Pennsylvania now has three separate seasons for elk – a two-week archery season in September, the general season and a late season that begins Dec. 30 – the general season is tops in participation, with half of available elk licenses used in the general season.
This year, 72 of the 144 Pennsylvania elk licenses are for the general season. Of those, 30 hunters will be hunting antlered elk, or bulls, and 42 will be hunting antlerless elk, or cows.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees along Route 872 in Grove Township, Cameron County, began today. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
Ridgway, PA: The North Central Pennsylvania Planning and Development Commissionis delighted to announce the approval of an EDA Tech Hub Strategy Development Grant, marking a significant milestone in the North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium’s journey towards fostering innovation and excellence in the Pressed Materials Industries. This grant will propel the rural region into a new era of industry growth, further establishing North Central Pennsylvania as a premier hub for advanced pressed materials technology and research.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will close the right (travel) lane of Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound between mile markers 165 and 168 in Centre County on Thursday, October 26. The contractor will mill and pave the right shoulder as part of a larger project to replace four bridges along I-80.
We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!
Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria: August 21 – August 30, 2024
Southern Italy & Sicily: October 25 – November 6, 2024 (same trip that was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid)
Tropical Costa Rica: November 4 – November 12, 2024
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights: February 24 – March 2, 2025
British Landscapes (England, Scotland & Wales): April 27 – May 6, 2025
Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom Information Session scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. If you want to attend at home, use this link to register for the Information Session: https://tinyurl.com/PCEC2024TravelSeries. If you plan to attend at the Education Council, please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let us know if you plan to attend the presentation at the Education Council.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents of Potter County who voted for me in the Primary election. Not only did I win the Republican primary, but I received an overwhelming response from the Democratic write-in voters resulting in me being the Democratic nominee on the General Election ballot on November 7th.
I lived in Potter County for several years after attending college and then moved to Alaska to pursue a career in law enforcement. I started working as a Correctional Officer in a maximum-security prison in Juneau, AK for about 21 months.
In January of 1986, I was hired by the Juneau Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Approximately 4 years later, I was assigned to the Investigations Unit for approximately 3 years.
I was then promoted back to the Patrol Unit as a sergeant where I supervised a patrol team. After 6 years, I was assigned back to the Investigations Unit, where I supervised major investigations for 5 years. As the Investigations Sergeant, I also oversaw two drug enforcement officers assigned to the Southeast Alaska Drug Task Force. During my time as a sergeant, I participated in numerous supervisory training classes.
My final assignment for the Department was in an administrative position where I restructured the Department’s training requirements and training schedule.
While employed by the Juneau Police Department, I had several ancillary duties. I was an Accident Reconstructionist for 16 years, and I was a member of the SWAT Team for 11 years. I held certifications from the FBI, NRA and the State of Alaska as a firearms instructor, and I was a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations instructor. I held an Advanced Police Officer certification from the State of Alaska and was awarded the Police Medal of Honor in 1993.
In the year 2000, I had the privilege of attending the Southwest Law Enforcement Institute’s, Law Enforcement Management College located in Plano, Texas. I successfully completed and graduated from the intensive 2 month long college level management course geared specifically toward law enforcement management.
After nearly 22 years in Law enforcement, I retired and my wife, Lynetta and I decided to return to Potter County to raise our twin girls.
I have served Potter County as a Deputy Sheriff with the Potter County Sheriff’s Department since 2016. I am currently certified by the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board. I am also certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor. I have a clear understanding of the duties of the Sheriff Department. I would be honored to serve the people of Potter County as your Sheriff. Early in my career, I was taught to treat people fairly and with respect. As your Sheriff, I will continue to do so.
The time I served in the corrections environment will aid me in this position as the Sheriff sits on the Potter County Jail Board. My time as a Police Sergeant and management experience will benefit me in carrying out the duties of the Sheriff.
My family attends the Gold Church where I have served as Moderator, Trustee and Chairperson for the building committee while building our new church. I am a coach for the Black Forest Youth Trap Team and have done so for the last several years.
Thank you for voting for me for Potter County Sheriff. I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Potter County. Please vote KEVIN M. SISKA for Potter County Sheriff in the General Election on November 7th. Again, Thank You!
