Coudersport Area School District Is Hiring For Multiple Positions
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Vote Milton Thomas Shatto For The Galeton Area School Board
GALETON AREA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE
Milton Thomas Shatto is a candidate for the Galeton Area School Board to represent Region III. Region III includes the Townships of Hector, Pike, West Branch and Abbott. He lives in West
Branch Township. On the Primary Ballot his name appears as Milton T. Shatto. He gathered sufficient petition signatures to be listed as Democrat and Republican, so he appears as a candidate of both Democrat and Republican party. Shatto says he is running to serve a four year term on the Galeton School Board because he has a commitment to public service. He offers the following
statements about his life experiences.
“I believe I can contribute to the ongoing work of the Galeton School Board to provide every student with opportunities to grow and achieve and thrive within a community of learning.
“I was born in Philadelphia, grew up in the Harrisburg area, graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1964 and from Lebanon Valley College in 1968. Responding to a call to ministry
I entered United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, graduating in 1971. Also in 1971 I was
ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church.
“Following ordination I served United Methodist congregations in the York area, retiring from full-time ministry in 2003 when my wife Pat and I moved to Potter County. From 2003 to 2012 I
served Sweden Valley United Methodist Church. From 2013 through 2018 I served the Galeton Shared Ministry of First Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches. “In the York area I served on the York County Council of Churches, the York County Human Services Advisory Council, and West End Senior Center Advisory Board. I was one of the
founders of the West End Local Link, a food pantry serving local residents.
“In Potter County I have served on the Coudersport Ministerium, Potter County Habitat forHumanity, and as Hospice chaplain at Cole Memorial Hospital. I was one of the founding members of the Galeton Ministerium. I am a former Board member of the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, continuing to serve that agency on the Potter County Advisory
Council. I was coordinator of the AmeriCorps workers who served at Galeton Area School during the 2016-2017 school year.
“If elected to the Galeton School Board I will participate in the governing process based on these
principles:
I will represent community values
I will cooperate and collaborate to make decisions
I will support the collective decisions of the Board
I will respectfully engage with all Board members
I will promote public education
I will participate in all training opportunities
I will remember that “it’s all about the students”
“Thanks to everyone for considering me as a candidate for Region III of the Galeton Area School District on election day, May 16
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Local longtime runner goes the distance to help the United Way
During a 48-hour period in March, Bradford resident Alec Peinkofer embarked on a challenging event to raise $820 for the United Way of the Bradford Area.
Peinkofer, who lives in Bradford with his wife, infant son and two dogs, is employed by Protocol 80. He is also an outdoor enthusiast and a longtime runner. Additionally, Peinkofer is a MBA graduate from St. Bonaventure University’s School of Education. He was motivated to conduct the “Goggins Challenge” as a fundraiser as it is a worldwide event started by former Navy SEAL and ultra-marathoner David Goggins. The event challenges participants to run four miles every four hours during a 48-hour span.
“Every year, I like to do something really difficult to remind myself that we, as humans, are both physically and mentally capable of so much more than we think,” Peinkofer said of factors that motivated him. “I gained inspiration for this event in particular by following Harley Thompson on Strava while he crushed his own Goggins Challenge a few weeks earlier while training for the Boston Marathon.”
Peinkofer admitted the challenge, conducted on March 17 and 18, was very hard for him to endure. “Between the lack of sleep and the cumulative miles on the legs, the runs became increasingly trying,” he recalled. Peinkofer continued on, however, as money raised for the United Way helps many people and organizations in the community. “I wanted to make this experience bigger than myself and raising money for United Way was the obvious choice,” he explained. “Because UW supports so many charities and nonprofits in and around the Bradford area, I know every dollar raised during this event will go to the ones that need it the most.”
Peinkofer also noted that helping the community is important, as no one succeeds alone.
“When we work together and show kindness to each other, everyone wins,” he remarked.
“I was incredibly lucky to have the support of my family, both at home and from afar, throughout this challenge,” he added. “Other than the couple of overnight runs I did by myself, I had company on every mile.”
Peinkofer concluded by thanking everyone who “donated to an awesome cause and made this community just a little bit better. Each donation fueled me to get back out into the cold for the next leg of the challenge.”
Sarah Lonzi, Executive Director of the United Way, said “I am so thankful and appreciative for the support we receive from our community and fundraisers such as Alec’s. What Alec was able to accomplish with a strong support system and motivator just reinforces just how lucky and selfless our community members are.” On behalf of the UWBA Board of Directors, Staff and 2023 funded agencies, we thank you Alec for your hard work and efforts for the United Way.
Capitol Up[date Representative Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
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| Capitol Update Saturday, May 13, 2023The 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. EMS Town Meeting Highlights Challenges, Potential Solutions  Nearly 80 people gathered Thursday night at the Smethport Fire Department to talk about how we can help our emergency medical services agencies deal with rising costs, declining revenue and a shortage of providers. You may watch video coverage of the meeting here. While money is always tight and getting additional funding is a challenge, many people expressed concern about the societal changes that have led to a decline in volunteerism in all types of organizations, not just EMS. But with the cost and time involved in training to be a provider, it is especially difficult to get people into the system and then to keep them there. An assessment of training requirements, as well as the cost, availability and flexibility of training opportunities, is needed. It’s also important to build camaraderie and make sure young people joining the service have mentors to help them learn, grow and gain confidence in their skills. On the funding side, the Legislature has twice in the last seven years passed laws to increase Medicaid reimbursements for ambulance services, but reimbursements still don’t meet actual costs. Increased reimbursements are necessary, as is more of a commitment from local governments. Thank you to Aaron Rhone, director of the Bureau of EMS within the Pennsylvania Department of Health; Heather Sharar, executive director of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania; Tom McElree, executive director of EMS West; Gary Watters, executive director of EMS of AMED in Altoona; and Sean Harris of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee for serving on our panel. And a special thank you to the EMS folks, local officials and citizens who took the time to participate in this important discussion. There is no easy solution, or one-size-fits-all solution, to the challenges facing our ambulance services. To help ensure they have the tools they need to succeed, I plan to reinstate the EMS Task Force we formed several years ago to flesh out some of the ideas offered at Thursday’s meeting. We all need to work together to ensure our emergency responders can continue providing the life-saving services we depend upon. The Future is Bright!  Congratulations Otto-Eldred FFA students! I had the honor of attending their award ceremony this week to celebrate all their hard work and accomplishments this school year. Special recognition to seniors Sarah Beaver and Ethan VanCamp for earning Keystone Degrees. The future of Pennsylvania Agriculture is bright!  Happy Anniversary!  Congratulations to Gary and Laura Isadore of Smethport who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! I was honored to present them with a congratulatory citation from the House of Representatives. Happy anniversary to this special couple! Denton Hill Update I had the opportunity to meet with Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) officials this week to get an update on efforts to reopen Denton Hill State Park as an all-season recreation area. After issuing its second request for proposal seeking a concessionaire to partner with, DCNR received two proposals that remain under consideration. While neither proposal scored highly in the agency’s initial review, they are talking with both parties to examine their options. I stressed the importance of the agency being “all in” on the project, as no one wants to invest in it only to see it fail. I suggested the millions of dollars Potter County contributes in oil and gas, as well as timber revenue to the state, would be a great place to look to fund the project. Let’s bring some of that revenue back home to benefit the people who live here. Denton Hill has been closed since 2014 and it’s such a loss to those of us who live in the region, as well as those who may look to visit here. I will continue working to advance this project for the benefit of our area. Primary Election Day Tuesday, May 16  This Tuesday, May 16, is the municipal primary election. Voters will have the opportunity to choose their party’s candidates for positions such as county commissioner, county row offices, school board, borough and township officials, judges and more. Voters may cast their ballots in person at their local polling place. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additional information about in-person voting is available here. Voters who have chosen to vote by mail-in or civilian absentee ballot must have those ballots back to their county Board of Elections no later than 8 p.m. on election day. Only voters registered as Republicans or Democrats are eligible to vote for candidates in the primary election, unless you reside in a community where a special election is taking place or a referendum is on your ballot. Check with your county elections office for details about what is on your ballot. For comprehensive information about the state’s elections, visit vote.pa.gov. Policy Hearings Highlight Keystone Commitment to All Pennsylvanians Click here to view video. Last week, House Republicans outlined our Keystone Commitment to all Pennsylvanians. This is a people-driven, future-focused platform that delivers hope through the opportunity to experience earned success. It is built on four cornerstones: a thriving economy, affordable living, safer communities, and a child-first, family-focused education. As we seek to identify paths to achieve these goals, the House Republican Policy Committee has been and will continue to be hosting hearings on key issues and challenges facing our communities. In recent weeks, the committee has discussed issues of funding for local police, hospital pricing transparency and student transportation. On the agenda next week is a hearing about the opportunities created by career and technical education. Click here for more information about the Policy Committee hearings. Learn more about our Keystone Commitment to all Pennsylvanians at www.KeystoneCommitment.com. Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday  This Monday, May 15, is Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is a day, first established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, designed to pay tribute to the brave local, state and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. The day falls during National Police Week, which is being marked from May 14-20. We are blessed by the men and women who have taken an oath to serve and protect and particularly those who have sacrificed their lives to protect public safety. Mental Health Awareness Month  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and continuing the fight against the stigma people face when seeking help. This year’s theme is “More than Enough.” It seeks to highlight the inherent value each person holds, regardless of diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background or ability. Showing up, just as you are, for yourself and the people around you is more than enough. In Pennsylvania, mental health services are administered through county Mental Health and Developmental Services programs. To learn more about mental health care in Pennsylvania, click here. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Let’s Get Connected Our District Web Site | |
Seal Coating Begins Next Week on Little Pine Creek Road in Pine and Cummings Townships, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of lane restrictions next week on Route 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) in Pine and Cummings townships, Lycoming County, for seal coating operations.
On Monday, May 15, 2023, through Friday, May 19, 2023, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be seal coating between the intersection with Route 44 and the English Center bridge. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
PennDOT Elk County Maintenance work schedule for the week of May 15 – May 19, 2023
Ridgway, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Elk County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 15 through May 19, 2023,
weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Elk County 0280
Signs:
● State Route: Various Routes County wide
Crack Sealing:
● State Route: 1001 (Glen Hazel Rd., Johnsonburg)
● State Route: 1004 (Bendigo Rd., Johnsonburg)
Bridge Cleaning:
● State Route: 948 (Ridgway to SR66)
● State Route: 219 (Brockport to Wilcox)
Pipe Replacement:
● State Route: 1001 (Glen Hazel Rd., Johnsonburg area)
Tail Ditching/Sewer Flushing:
● State Route: 4001 (Grant Rd., Ridgway)
Duck Race at Berger Lake – Galeton Chamber of Commerce
4th Of July Parade Booster Club Duck Race – The 3rd Annual King of the Wing Festival held in Galeton on Saturday, May 13th included a Duck Race sponsored by the Galeton 4th of July Parade Booster Club. Scuba Joe escorted the 300 ducks adorned with glasses from when they entered Pine Creek and continued into Berger Lake until they reached the finish line. Lots of cheering went on from onlookers as well as a continuous update announced by Scuba Joe.
In photo is Scuba Joe reading off the numbers of the three winning ducks. Scuba Joe proceeded to gather the remaining 297 ducks for future races. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
RECALLS
Recall Press Release: TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo)
AH USA GROUP INC. is recalling its TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product due to possible contamination. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the California Department of Public Health and is being taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and health of our consumers.
Eastern Meat Solutions, Inc., the importer of record located in Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 40,763 pounds of raw, boneless pork products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States.
Mitten Gourmet, LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Rind Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection
Mitten Gourmet, LLC, a Freeland, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 1,137 pounds of ready-to-eat pork rind products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.
| Recall Notice – SD Biosensor, Inc. Requests Discontinuation of Use and Disposal of Specific Pilot™ COVID-19 At-Home Tests in the United States Due to Microbial Contamination in the Liquid Buffer Solution SEOUL, South Korea, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SD Biosensor, Inc. today is requesting that consumers stop using and dispose of specific Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests in the United States because potentially harmful bacteria were found in the tube with liquid inside (pouch 2 of the kits).The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging and should be appropriately discarded. Dispose of the entire test kit in the household trash. Do not pour the liquid down the drain. Direct exposure to the liquid in the tube through misuse or spillage could potentially lead to serious illness. To date, no such illness has been reported. If the liquid in the tube contacts your skin and eyes, flush with large amounts of water and if irritation persists, seek medical attention. |
Lancaster Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Various Expired Kale, Spinach and Collard Green Products Due to Potential Health Risk
Lancaster Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 3 brands of already-expired Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility. This recall is due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No related illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are beyond their “Best If Used By Date”.
Chang Farm Recalls Mung Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk
Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall of Mung Bean Sprouts; all 10lb bags (as some bags may not have sell-by dates), as well as 12 oz retail bags, both packaged on April 23rd, 2023 (distributed on April 24th, 2023), produced by Chang Farm, with the specific sell-by date of May 7th, 2023 because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes) contamination. 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 headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The affected product is packaged in 10 lb bags (bulk) with no specified “Sell By” dates and 12 oz plastic bags (retail), labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Premium Bean Sprouts and have a “Sell By” date of May 7th, 2023.
UPMC Celebrates Newborns Running Laps Around Moms’ Hearts
COUDERSPORT, Pa., May 12, 2023 – While they cannot walk yet, newborns at UPMC Magee-Womens labor and delivery units in north central Pennsylvania are already “running” laps around their moms’ hearts to just in time for Mother’s Day. Staff cheered on moms and babies as they crossed the finish line of delivery at the start of life.
“Women often refer to labor as a marathon, and crossing the finish line at delivery is an emotional whirlwind for moms knowing that at that same moment, their newborn’s race has only just begun,” said Katelyn Fowler, unit director, UPMC Magee-Womens in North Central Pa. “This year’s theme for our Mother’s Day newborns, ‘Running Laps Around Mom’s Heart,’ is a fun play on words for how loved these little ones are from day one. No matter the race they run, they’re all winners in our eyes and our staff really enjoy these fun celebrations.”
In recognition of Mother’s Day, babies born at UPMC hospitals in north central Pennsylvania each received a set of handmade “sneakers” donated by Jane Wynn, leader of the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, and a special UPMC Magee-Womens onesie.
2 Penn College teams headed to nationals
Penn College archers, golfers set for nationals
With finals week behind them, Pennsylvania College of Technology archers and golfers have turned their full attention to the task at hand: competing next week at nationals.
By winning the United East Championship April 29-30, the golf team qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships for the second time in three years and will compete starting Tuesday at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
The college’s archers will be in Statesboro, Georgia, Friday through Sunday for the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals.
GOLF
G2 Gymnastics – STATE BOUND
2nd Row: Kallie Root, Addison Amidon, Addie Pilon, Shelby Chamberlain, Mya Floravit, Cenadee Ainsworth, Harper Joyce, Lydia West, Ava LaBella
3rd Row: Emily Cobb, Catence Taylor, Ashley Oswald, Irelyn Rounsville, Carly Reed, Zoe Williamson, Laci Miller-Geiger, Eliana Curcio, Skyler Cooper
Missing from photo: Ava Gentzyel
G2 Gymnastics is proud to announce that twenty-six competitive members have qualified to the Pennsylvania USA Gymnastics State Championships. Gymnasts must receive a specific All-Around score defined by the state to qualify to the event. Gymnasts will be traveling to their respective State level competitions over the next few weeks. The athletes range in age from eight to eighteen and train all year long to earn qualifying scores needed and prepare for their upcoming championships. We are very proud of their hard work and dedication. Listed below are the G2 Gymnastics State Qualifiers for the 2022-2023 season.
2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS:
XCEL Silver (Lewisburg, PA): Mae Joyce, Brinley Rossrucker, Reagan Artlip, Averi Luther, Ava LaBella, Lydia West, Kennadie Beck, Harper Joyce, Aralyn Jennings, Skyler Cooper, Mialyn Hite, Kallie Root
XCEL Gold (State College, PA): Mya Floravit, Shelby Chamberlain, Cenadee Ainsworth, Addie Pilon, Ava Gentzyel, Emily Cobb, Addison Amidon
XCEL Platinum (Lewisburg, PA): Carly Reed, Irelyn Rounsville, Catence Taylor, Eliana Curcio, Ashley Oswald, Laci Miller-Geiger, Zoe Williamson
PennDOT Cameron/Potter County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of May 15 – May 19, 2023
Emporium/Coudersport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Cameron/Potter County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of May 15 – May 19, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.
Cameron County 0240
Mowing:
- State Route: 120 (Entire Route)
- State Route: 555 (Low Grade Road)
Crack Sealing:
- State Route: 120 (872 intersection to Clinton County Line)
- State Route: 1002 (Broad Street)
Potter County 0260
Bridge Cleaning:
- State Route: Coneville and Shinglehouse Area
Sign Repairs/Replacement:
- State Route: Various SR throughout County
Shoulder Cutting:
- State Route: 44 (Coneville to Shinglehouse)
- 4023 (Eleven Mile)
- State Route: 4016 (Irish Settlement Road)
Pipe Replacement:
- State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)
- State Route: 4007 (Dingman Run Road)
Spray Patching:
- State Route: 1010 (Genesee/Mills Road)
- State Route: 6 (Coudersport to Sweden Valley)
Ditching:
- State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)
The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:
Cameron County 0240
- Richardson Tree & Landscape Company, Inc: Tree Trimming on SR 46 (Rich Valley to the McKean County line)
Potter County 0260
- Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc: Roadway repairs including drainage work will continue on US Route 6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) with flaggers to control work zones. Repairs on bridge structure located at the intersection of US Route 6 and Trout Brook Road and this section of roadway will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
- Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc: Bridge replacement on State Route 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road). Detour will be in place and traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.
Can Birdie: Here To Help On Trash Day
Can Birdie and it’s a service for elderly and disabled people that takes the trash out to the curb on trash day and brings the can back after collection.
My service areas are Bradford, Smethport, Eldred, Port Allegany and their surrounding communities.
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Steve Mascho Seeking Reelection For Bradford Township Supervisor
Steve Mascho, Republican candidate, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election as Bradford Township supervisor.
A lifelong resident of Bradford, I have lived in the township for almost forty years and have served as a board supervisor for the past eighteen years. My experience includes nearly fifty years as a heavy equipment operator, working for Quaker State and Foster Township, and earning the Safe Driver award from Crossett Inc.
Most recently, I am self-employed in excavating services and driving tractor trailer. I am a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and former deacon. During my time as township supervisor, I have gained in-depth knowledge and a clear view of the various components of our township. In 2020, I was instrumental in working with PennDOT in creating a detour for thru-traffic while the South Avenue bridge was under construction. This provided an alternate route for township police and area residents as well as Zippo employees.
Additionally, I have worked with businesses to locate and welcome them into our township, including Hoover Oilfield Supply and Universal Well Services, both having the potential to bring significant revenue into our area. Going forward, I will carry out our plans for much needed road repairs and adhere to a strict schedule of road maintenance.
I will ensure cleanouts of drainage ditches and culverts, preventing flooding and further damage to roads and properties. I will ensure that our bridges are constructed in a cost-effective and timely manner by seeking funds through state grants and prioritizing our bridge projects. I believe that my experience and attributes are crucial components in what it takes to serve you well for another term. I am strongly committed to our residents and will work in their best interests while keeping costs down, making it affordable and more desirable to live in our township.
There are never-ending ways to improve and develop, all while keeping within our budget. I will continue to treat residents with respect and tend to their concerns. With your vote, I will continue to fight against back door deals, and always vote NO to wasteful spending. And I will promote transparency so all residents are informed of how we are using their tax dollars. I appreciate your vote and all write-in votes.
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Vote Angela Milford For Potter County Sheriff
ELECT FOR POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF
My name is Angela Milford, and I am a Republican candidate running for the position of Potter County Sheriff. I was born and raised and have worked in this area my entire life. I have worked for Potter County government for approx. 29 years in the jail. I was a Corrections Officer and was moved up into management of Deputy Warden and now Warden for approx. 14 years of that. I work very closely with the Sheriff’s Department and am very familiar with their role. I am being endorsed by the current Sheriff, Glenn Drake. He has expressed to me his desire and intention, should I be elected, to stay on with the department in a part-time capacity, which will assist me in my transition into this new job. The role of Sheriff has many different aspects with much of it being administrative and delegating other functions to deputies. I do some parts of the administrative tasks already in assistance to their department such as coordinating transports, going on transport, taking care of extradition requirements and many other tasks. I am confident I will be able to jump into this position and take it on. I do understand and know there will be training that I need to attend and look forward to learning. I believe I am the best candidate for this position as I am motivated by a desire to help people. I am firm but I am also fair. I hope you will vote for me as your next Sheriff. I would appreciate my democratic friends to write me in also. Thank you.
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Murder Victin is Kala M. Hodgkin, 34, of Jamestown, NY
Jamestown Police Department
The victim of the May 11th, 2023 homicide is Kala M. Hodgkin, 34, of Jamestown. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone involved.
We are asking that if you see Michael C. Burham, call 911 or the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency having jurisdiction immediately and do not approach him.
Anyone with any information regarding Burham is still asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department immediately at 716-483-7537 or the anonymous tip line at 716-483-8477. All calls and tips will be kept confidential.
Causer Holds EMS Crisis Meeting in Smethport
PA State Rep. Martin Causer
Thank you to our panelists and to everyone who came out to last night’s EMS Town Meeting in Smethport. While there are no simple, one-size-fits-all solutions, we must work together to ensure our EMS organizations have the funding and personnel they need to continue providing life-saving services in our communities.
I will be posting video of the meeting here in the next day or two, so please check back for that.
Also, a special thank-you to the Smethport Fire Department Inc. for allowing us to use your hall for the meeting.
Regional Forest Landowners Workshop Scheduled
A (10) County Conservation District Partnership, USDA NRCS and DCNR, Bureau of Forestry will offer a Regional Forest Landowners Workshop on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Elk County EMS & 911 Center at 131 Ridgmont Drive in Ridgway, PA from 9:00 AM to noon.
Forest Landowners will be given information on how to apply conservation practices and systems that will result in greater environmental benefits for natural resource priorities. There will be presentations on funding for implementing forest practices, through USDA, NRCS; the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Joint Chiefs Initiative Grant Program. What types of forest best management practices can be implemented through this funding; what’s in a Forest Stewardship Plan and how to get one; what types of practices can be implemented and combatting invasive species.
Registration is free, with refreshments. Please register by June 9, 2023 by following this link: https://forms.gle/EbDPquFspRSDF8Sv8 or contact the Elk County Conservation District at 814-776-5369 or kwehler@countyofelkpa.com.
RECALLS
CORRECTION NOTICE: New Hampshire Laboratory Error Incorrectly Resulted in Recall of lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens: Recall Canceled
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused last week’s recall announcement concerning lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens. The products from lēf Farms are safe and the recall has been canceled.
Peace Officer Memorial Day – May 15, 2023
May 10, 2023
At the regular meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, Chairman W. Brooke Harris granted the privilege of the floor to Sheriff Cicirello to make remarks regarding upcoming Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day. Sheriff Cicirello was joined on the floor with Undersheriff Walt Mackney, Chairman Harris, and Public Safety Committee Chairman Steve Havey.
The following were the Sheriff’s remarks:
“With Police Officer week and Peace Officer Memorial Day upon us, I think it’s important to recognize those who protect and serve us and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while doing so.
In my near 30-year career as a police officer, I have worked with, knew, or was friends with six police officers that died in the line of duty. Six – that’s roughly one every five years. These were all good men, husbands, fathers and partners. They put on their uniform, donned a bullet proof vest and gun belt, kissed their loved ones goodbye, and never came home. EVERY police officer knows that this can be their fate, but they go to work anyway.
I have heard the job of a law enforcement officer described as “hours upon hours of boredom, interrupted by moments of sheer terror” – that is so true.
Being a police officer is not easy. The suicide rate among police officers is the highest of any profession. Additionally, 70 percent of first-time marriages end in divorce if you are a law enforcement officer (LEO). Police officers also work nights, holidays, and during their children’s special events. These are not the kind of statistics you put on a recruiting poster. The cases that LEO’s investigate can be horrific – crimes against children, suicides, homicides, fatal car crashes…knocking on a door to tell a mother and father that their child will not be coming home. These are all daily occurrences for our officers. Not only is the job difficult, the emotional burden can also be difficult to carry.
So why do they do it? Most will say a sense of duty, to save lives, to serve their communities, to make a difference, and to make their community safer for their children. I don’t know why they all do it, but I can tell you, I am sure glad they do.
So today, I would like to recognize and honor all members of Law Enforcement in Allegany County. We thank you, respect you, and have your back. To all those we have lost who made the ultimate sacrifice, we remember you, honor you, and we will make sure no one ever forgets you.”
Chairman Harris then read the attached proclamation designating Police Officer Week as May 15-21, 2023, and Peace Officer Memorial Day as May 15, 2023.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, by Presidential Executive Order and Resolution of the Congress, May 15 of each year is recognized as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, honoring all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the week in which Peace Officer Memorial Day falls is celebrated as National Police Week, recognizing the important role that law enforcement officers play in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers perform an essential public service under difficult circumstances, especially today, in view of the COVID pandemic and the nation’s unrest; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of law enforcement officers are selfless public servants who accept as part of their profession being exposed to great danger in order to protect the life and property of others; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated officers deserve to be honored for their willingness to perform that essential public service on behalf of all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Legislature wishes to acknowledge the difficult job we ask our Deputy Sheriffs and other police officers to perform and thank them for their willingness to do it; and
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Legislature desires to recognize and honor all those law enforcement officers who, over the years, have lost their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Legislature does hereby acknowledge and honor the service of our Deputy Sheriffs as well as all other police officers who have served and are serving in the County;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, W. Brooke Harris, Chairman of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, do hereby declare May 15, 2023, as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week of May 15 to 21, 2023, as Police Officer Week in Allegany County.