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The Little Nippers will hold its monthly youth sports meeting on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 6:00pm at Fox’s Pizza in Eldred, Pa. This meeting is open to the general public.

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the local healthcare network in the region, parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH) is recognizing employees for their years of service within the organization. 

Every year UAHS recognizes employees who have met years of service milestones at five-year increments starting at an employee’s fifth anniversary.  Each employee is awarded a special gift, commemorative years of service booklet, and certificate of recognition.

“It has been a rough couple of years. We’ve dealt with and continue to deal with many obstacles,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, BRMC, OGH.  “Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the great resignation leading to staffing shortages and among other factors, our team continues to choose to be a part of the UAHS family.”

Even through these obstacles, this year UAHS recognizes 142 employees totaling 1920 years of service!   The organization would like to recognize employees ranging from their fifth anniversary up through an employee celebrating their 45^th anniversary at UAHS.

Five Years: Tracy Andrus, PA, BRMC; Amanda Brinker, BRMC; Kimberly Burdick, OGH; Michele Burke, OGH; Kay Canaan, BRMC; Lindsey Carter, BRMC; Rachel Dennis, BRMC; Wendy Dennis, PA-C, BRMC; Teresa Emerson, OGH; Christine Filbert, OGH; Gabrielle Floyd, BRMC; Katie Ford, OGH; Sri Nidhi Ganji, MD, BRMC; Tina Gardner, LIMESTONE; Barbara Haas, OGH; Angela Harvey, OGH; Donald Hay, MD, BRMC; Amy Hayman, OGH; Daniel Iszkiewicz, OGH; Steven Jackson, OGH; Walter Keim, OGH; Christina Kempf, OGH; Katelynn King, BRMC; Kimberly Komidar, LIMESTONE; Brenda Laird, BRMC; Adrienne Latham, OGH; Cheryl McFadden, OGH; Zane Mosher, BRMC; Brenda Murphy, OGH; Kristina Murray, OGH; Scott Papp, OGH; Michelle Parris, OGH; Aditi Patel, DDS, OGH; Frances Perez, OGH; Tara Plath, OGH; John Pleakis, OGH; Daniel Robinson, OGH; Rosalie Rogers, LIMESTONE; Jenell Saulter, OGH; Allyson Seamans, OGH; Mark Secrist, OGH; Kyra Spadaro, BRMC; Andrew Tedesco, DDS, OGH; Amanda Wehler, BRMC; Angela White, BRMC; Bradley Wright, BRMC

Ten Years: Amber Barnard, OGH; Kelli Bartlein, LIMESTONE; Stefanie Buley, BRMC; Cheryl Buringrud, OGH; Kassi Danforth, BRMC; Dawn Doane, OGH; Sarah Eaton, OGH; Stephen Edel, OGH; Megan Farwell, OGH; Shelby Gangloff, OGH; Molly Hadden, BRMC; Kassi Haven, BRMC; Victoria Hedlund, OGH; Christine Jones, OGH; Lynn Kahle, BRMC; Moira Khettry, OGH; David Lee, OGH; Storm Maynard, OGH; Amy McKinley, OGH; Desirae Miller, OGH; Stacey Mollander, BRMC; Justin Moyer, OGH; Sara Oneil, OGH; Dawn Owens, BRMC; Timothy Petitt, BRMC; Kristian Pfeiffer, OGH; Elizabeth Printup, DNP, OGH; Nicholas Sherwood, OGH; Michael Strotman, BRMC; Melissa Sullivan, OGH; Sara Van Vlack, OGH; Joseph Warner, BRMC; Gail Wilson, BRMC; Aaron Witruke, OGH

Fifteen Years: Mary Amacher, BRMC; Jamie Benner, BRMC; Jennifer Drew, OGH; Michael Erickson, BRMC; Julie Galbraith, BRMC; Shawn Galbraith, BRMC; Joseph Goro, MD, BRMC; Kerry Grisewood, OGH; Tammie Hannon, BRMC; Tina Higley, OGH; Barbara Jedrosko, OGH; April Langworthy, OGH; Judith Lefford, OGH; Karen Mack, BRMC; Michael Mangan, OGH; Rebecca Miller, MD, BRMC; Mathew Miller, BRMC; Mariusz Morawski, OGH; Penny Payne, OGH; Michelle Platt, OGH; Nathan Powley, OGH; Stephanie Richards, OGH; Mark Ruggles, OGH; Meranda Schleicher, LIMESTONE; Michele Snyder, BRMC; Kristy Spaich, OGH; Katie Weaver, OGH; Benjamin Wright, OGH; Mindy Yeager, BRMC

Twenty Years: Eugene Cawley, BRMC; Debra Clark, BRMC; Nicole Cosper, BRMC; Jennifer Edminster, BRMC; Casey Ellman, OGH; Pamela Little, LIMESTONE; Rebecca Matthews, BRMC; Rhonda Miketish, BRMC; Shirley O’Dell, BRMC; Michele Orcutt, OGH; Brenda Pascarella, LIMESTONE

Twenty-five Years: Heidi Danielson, LIMESTONE; Deborah Evans, OGH; Robert Kriner, OGH; Rachel Lovell, OGH; Thomas Wartella, BRMC; Amanda Witt, BRMC

Thirty Years: Tricia Anastasia, LIMESTONE; Mary Gardner, LIMESTONE; Debra Honhart, BRMC; Cheryl O’Connell, BRMC; Melissa Webb, OGH; Stacy Williams, BRMC; Karla Zielinski, OGH

Thirty-five Years: Daniel Drake, OGH; Sharon Gardner, OGH; Susan Myers, BRMC; Todd Oliver, OGH; Lisa Sworts, OGH; Kristina Wallace, OGH

Forty Years: Joseph Livoto, OGH; Theresa O’Brien, BRMC

Forty-five Years: Patricia Luna, BRMC

“It’s the efforts of our team that is dedicated to the mission, vision and values of UAHS that

continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients every day,” said Dr. Jill Owens.  “Nothing would be possible without the hard work, perseverance, and loyalty from each of our valued team members.”

Coudersport Vol FireDept

Congratulations to our newly seated line officers and Board members after our recent annual Dept Elections and Meeting.

Two year term:

Chief 48 Bryan Phelps

AC 48-10 Tadd Ostroski

AC 48-20 Tony Cowburn

AC 48-30 Glenn Dunn II

Capt 48 Joe Ostroski

Lt Evan Rodriguez

Capt Fire Police 48-90 Josh Morey

Executive Board

Vice Pres. Darren Vanwhy (1yr)

Board Member

Evan Rodriguez (2yr)

Dustin Chapel (1yr)

Zachary Phelps (1yr)

Fireman’s Relief Association

President Glenn Dunn II

Vice Pres Kevin Saulter Sr

Secretary Garret Morey

Treasurer Darren Vanwhy

And several other members as delegates and alternates to Potter Co and Tri-Coumty Fireman’s Associations to represent our department.

Thank you all and Congratulations…

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is providing notice that the emergency certified final-omitted rulemaking to control volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from conventional oil and gas sources is final and effective as of today, December 2, 2022.  

On November 30, the Environmental Quality Board adopted the emergency certified final-omitted rulemaking. On December 1, the rulemaking was deposited in and filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau. The rulemaking is final and effective upon this notice.

Under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), Pennsylvania has until December 16 to submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a State Implementation Plan, including regulations covering VOC emissions for all required oil and gas sources. 

Governor Tom Wolf determined that this emergency certified final-omitted rulemaking is necessary to ensure the commonwealth complies with the CAA and with Pennsylvania’s Air Pollution Control Act. The emergency rulemaking was undertaken after the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to review the final-omitted version of the regulation, causing a delay in the regulatory process that would extend beyond the December 16 deadline.

The regulatory documents are available at http://www.irrc.state.pa.us/docs/3363/AGENCY/3363FO.pdf and https://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/EnvironmentalQuality/Pages/2022-Meetings.aspx

Wind Advisory issued December 02 at 1:18PM EST until December 03 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo

DESCRIPTION: …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…Cattaraugus & Allegany counties.
• WHEN…From 7 AM to 5 PM EST Saturday.
• IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)

Mt.Jewett Volunteer Fire Department

2023 Elections were held last night. New officers and line officers are as follows:

Chief 10-Scott Reynolds

Chief 10-10- Jay McGuire

Chief 10-20 Chris Crandall

President- Chris Crandall

Vice President- Paige Delhunty

Secretary- Annie Wolfe

Treasurer- Jon Peterson.

Thank you all to your continued support.

Port Allegany School District

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY

On Wednesday evening, The Port Allegany Chapter of The National Honor Society inducted nine new members who were selected based on their outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Front row: Saxon Palmer, Isaac Barber, Peyton Stiles, Levi Wilfong, and Henry Kisler

Back row: Braylon Button, Julia Postlewait, Amber Funk, and Miska Young

Thank you to Mrs. Fischer for the pictures.

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Facebook Website Bio Latest News State Forms Photo Gallery Contact Capitol Update Friday, December 2, 2022 The latest news from the State Capitol  Please do not reply directly to this email, as it returns to an unmanned account. You are welcome to contact me through this link.   Students, Seniors from Oswayo Valley Visit State Capitol

This week, students from Oswayo Valley School District and members of the Oswayo Valley Senior Center, led by Senior Center Director Mary Jones, travelled from Shinglehouse to the State Capitol in Harrisburg for a tour. The seniors made Christmas ornaments that were recently hung on the Capitol Christmas tree in the Main Rotunda. I was glad to join them during the tour and take them in the House Chamber. It’s always great to have folks from back home visit the state Capitol!

Welcome Back Galeton, Pike Township!  Click here to see larger map. Effective Dec. 1, the communities of Galeton and Pike Township in Potter County return to the 67th Legislative District I represent. A decade ago, these communities were shifted into the 68th Legislative District as part of the redistricting process. However, due to population changes identified in the 2020 U.S. Census, they were moved back into the 67th as part of the recent redistricting process. I am pleased to welcome back the residents of these two municipalities and to now represent all of you who reside in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties. My offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane, as well as Harrisburg, stand ready to help you with services such as:   •   PennDOT paperwork, including driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals.   •   Information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs.   •   Information and applications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).   •   Help with securing birth and death certificates (photo identification required).   •   Information about legislation.   •   Assistance with resolving matters relating to state agencies. Visit my office online at www.RepCauser.com or contact us as follows:   •   78 Main St., first floor, Bradford – 814-362-4400.   •   107 S. Main St., Room 1, Coudersport – 814-274-9769.   •   54 Fraley St., Suite 2, Kane – 814-837-0880.

FCC Broadband Coverage Map to Aid Expansion Plans in PA The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released new broadband maps in which website visitors can enter an address to learn about the availability of high-speed internet service at that location. You can find the maps here.   The new National Broadband Map will be used to better assess which Pennsylvania communities are underserved or not served at all – a phenomenon sometimes called “the digital divide.” Some estimates place the number of Pennsylvanians without access to broadband at more than 800,000. The FCC says the new tool contains more location-specific data than what was previously available. Individual users can submit their thoughts about potential inaccuracies directly through the map program until Jan. 13. Pennsylvania has a newly developed Broadband Development Authority seeking to invest federal aid to deploy broadband services where they are needed most.

Maximizing PA Lottery Benefits for Seniors Legislation to maximize the amount of money generated by the Pennsylvania Lottery for the Commonwealth’s senior citizens has been signed into law. The General Assembly set the statutorily mandated minimum profit margin for the Pennsylvania Lottery at 20% until June 30, 2024. Act 137 of 2022 will extend this 20% profit margin another five years until June 30, 2029. This allows the Pennsylvania Lottery to increase overall profits by targeting how much they can sell of certain games. In turn, the lottery can invest more in the programs that benefit our senior citizens, including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, prescription assistance through PACE and PACENET, free and reduced-fare shared rides, and funding for Area Agencies on Aging, which provide services such as delivered meals, program referrals, health insurance counseling, legal assistance, transportation, protective services and more. Learn more about the lottery here.

Reminder: Get Ready for REAL ID The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding residents that enforcement of the federal REAL ID Act will begin May 3, 2023. As of that date, you will have to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. Passport or Passport Card or a military ID. To date, approximately 1.6 million Pennsylvanians have chosen to get a REAL ID product. However, REAL ID is not mandatory. PennDOT continues to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs. Full enforcement of the law has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was hindering efforts to process REAL ID applications across the country. To learn more about REAL ID and how to obtain one, visit www.penndot.gov/REALID.

Deadline Nears for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Remember, assistance through my office(s) is always free. You need not pay a private firm for assistance. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. For additional information and applications, click here,  or contact my offices for assistance.   •   78 Main St., first floor, Bradford – 814-362-4400.   •   107 S. Main St., Room 1, Coudersport – 814-274-9769.   •   54 Fraley St., Suite 2, Kane – 814-837-0880.