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Team “Big Dog” Sets New Record at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap

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Team Big Dog with their five coyotes.

Johnsonburg, Pa.: ‘Team Big Dog’ consists of ‘Big Dog’ Hoffman and his son Nathan, two well-known and respected coyote hunters from St. Marys, Pa.  Big Dog Hoffman set a new record this year for the heaviest coyote ever harvested at any of Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Predator Hunt or Traps by harvesting a 49.4# male coyote at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.  Ironically, Big Dog Hoffman also held the previous record for the largest coyote set back in 2020.  The coyote was harvested on private lands in Elk County. 

In addition to the record-setting male coyote, Team Big Dog also brought in four other coyotes they harvested over the weekend.  They hunt a combination of private and public lands.  Team Big Dog uses both mouth and electronic calls.

Big Dog harvested his first coyote of the weekend, a 35.8# male, at 5:30 a.m. on Friday.  He harvested a 32.0# male at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. 

Nate Hoffman harvested his first coyote of the weekend, a 33.0# female, at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.  He harvested a 42.4# male at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second weekend of this two-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/16.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

Broadening Public Engagement in the Federal Regulatory Process

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Submit input by March 10, 2023! Federal regulations detail how laws should be implemented by the government and the public’s input can help ensure rules are effective and accessible for all Americans. The Biden-Harris Administration and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)  announced recommendations to broaden public engagement in the federal regulation process and are seeking the public’s comments on those findings by March 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please submit written feedback or recorded audio and video submissions to publicparticipation@omb.eop.gov. There will also be a virtual listening session where members of the public can provide input on Tuesday, March 7 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET. Check the Broadening Public Engagement in the Federal Regulatory Process page for registration information when it becomes available.  Resources for providing regulatory inputGuide to Writing Effective CommentsDepartment of Labor’s Explainer Tool for Public Participation in the Regulatory ProcessThe regulatory process works best when the government hears directly from members of the public, including members of underserved communities. OIRA looks forward to hearing from you about how the Federal government can support a more inclusive regulatory process.Read the full White House announcement for more information.

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

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ServSafe is a certification program developed by the Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The course meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, elder care facilities, lodges, bed and breakfasts, community centers, and other food concessions (organizations or businesses that sell or prepare food on a regular basis). 

This course, taught by Rick Kralj, Penn State Educator, is scheduled for Mondays, March 6 and March 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office. The cost is $185/person. The registration deadline is Monday, February 27th. To register, call (877) 489-1398 or go to http://extension.psu.edu/food-safety/serv-safe.

PA Permit Violations Issued

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PA Permit Violation Issued to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/10/2023 to REPSOL OIL & GAS USA LLC in Troy Twp, Bradford county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-02-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
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PITT-BRADFORD NAMES DR. PAMELA THOMPSON ASSISTANT DEAN

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BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has hired Dr. Pamela Thompson as its new assistant dean of academic success and advising, who will lead the effort to ensure students have the academic support they need to succeed.

            Thompson comes to Pitt-Bradford with 30 years of professional experience. That experience includes 17 years of designing and delivering academic support to students at Alabama A&M University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s degree in psychology-personnel administration. Additionally, she holds a doctorate in urban higher education from Jackson (Miss.) State University.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY GROWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) recently joined a new collaboration with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Partnership for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Program.  “We are excited to provide our Pennsylvania scholarship recipients the opportunity to grow their total financial package making college more affordable, reducing financial burdens after graduation,” states Tom Shoemaker, CFTT Board Chair.

PHEAA conducts the matching funds program for the purpose of assisting Pennsylvania students attending an approved Pennsylvania institution of higher learning and distributing federal or other funds to be used as aid to students in meeting their cost of attendance. The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves as the PATH partner for students from Bradford, Sullivan, Potter, and Tioga County PA. Qualifying Students who are recipients of one of CFTT’s scholarships may be eligible to receive additional grant money. Pennsylvania scholarship recipients will automatically be submitted for PATH consideration by CFTT.

In order for the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers to submit an applicant for a PATH grant, the applicant must:

  • be a recipient of a CFTT Scholarship;
  • have received a Pennsylvania State Grant;
  • be a resident of the state of Pennsylvania;
  • be attending a college/university in the state of Pennsylvania;
  • demonstrate financial need for a PATH grant.

For more information about the scholarship program contact Charity Field at 570.888.4759. To view scholarships offered by CFFT, visit the website at www.twintierscf.org. 

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Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga counties, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 179 funds valued at over $10.2 million dollars and has awarded over $1.2 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Presidents Day Holiday

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, February 18, 2023, through Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. 

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.    
Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services
A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2023 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT's On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles 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.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following twitter regional alerts.

‘American Voices’ Readings Feb. 21 at Coudy Library

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Coudersport Public Library will present “American Voices”, an evening of readings featuring short stories by classic and contemporary American authors, on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library.

Genres will include Classic, Horror, Cowboy and Impressionistic readings, led by local readers. This event is geared for a high school age through adult audience. All are invited to attend, discover new authors and revisit old favorites.

This is a free event; donations to support the Library’s general operations are always welcome. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated for planning purposes; please call the Library at 814-274-9382, or email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com, if you plan to attend. 

State ban on scholarship displacement will benefit local students

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You may have never heard of scholarship displacement, but the Elk County Community Foundation, the McKean County Community Foundation, and our local students have dealt with it for many years. This occurs when colleges and universities reduce a student’s financial aid package by subtracting the scholarship amount when the student receives a private scholarship, such as one from the Community Foundation.

On Friday July 8, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law HB1642, a sprawling public school system bill that includes a ban on scholarship displacement at public colleges and universities. This makes Pennsylvania the fourth state in the country to eliminate the practice of colleges and universities reducing a student’s financial aid package when the student receives a private scholarship.

The ban went into effect immediately and will positively affect awards for this academic year. The fact that a new law or regulation was successful in the first year it was proposed is very unusual. However, once Community Foundations and other scholarship providers showed the legislature what was happening and what scholarship displacement was, representatives were eager to address it right away.

PACFA, the Pennsylvania Community Foundation Association, joined a statewide coalition of scholarship providers to initiate the call for elimination of scholarship displacement in 2018. Paula Fritz Eddy, Community Foundation Executive Director, and PACFA Board Member, explains, “As a community foundation, our duty is to carry out our donors’ intent. When we award a scholarship to a student on behalf of a donor, and the university then reduces that student’s financial aid package, which essentially eliminates the scholarship’s benefit to the student, and defeats our donor’s purpose in awarding the scholarship. We are pleased with the passage of HB1642.”

With over 170 scholarships available from our local Community Foundations to area students in 2023, this bill will make an immediate positive impact within our region. Students can apply now through March 7 for these scholarships by visiting the Elk County Community Foundation and McKean County Community Foundation websites.

The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the McKean County Community Foundation and the Elk County Community Foundation. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation at 824-834-2125 or 844-238-2289.

QUALA-DIE SUPPORTS THE UNITED WAY

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Photo: L-R: Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair; Dan Vogt, Quala-Die; Tim Ruberto, Quala-Die; Rick Schatz, Quala-Die; Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair; and Lynn Schatz, Quala Die

Elk County- Rick Schatz, Lynn Schatz, Dan Vogt, and Tim Ruberto from Quala-Die presented a generous donation to support the St. Marys Area United Way. Receiving the check on behalf of the United Way was Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair. Quala-Die, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Penn United Company is located on Brusselles Street, St. Marys. Quala-Die specializes in the manufacturing of powder compaction tooling and precision machined components and consistently supports the Elk County area.

This donation supported the 2022 campaign. Also, included in that donation are dollars that were donated directly from employees who personally donated through Quala-Die’s 2022 payroll program. Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Committee Chair recognized each contributing employee with a blanket as a token of appreciation for their donation. These blankets were purchased through a grant United Way received to help rejuvenate the payroll program following COVID. Funding that was raised in 2022 is available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2023. The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of the City of St. Marys and surrounding counties since 1925. Making a contribution to the St. Marys Area United Way allows the donor to provide support to local agencies.

Thus far, as a result of the 2022 campaign, the St. Marys Area United Way provided grant awards to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, Boys Scouts-Bucktail Council, CAPSEA, Catholic Charities, City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation, Dickinson Center, First United Methodist Church Youth Program, Girl Scouts of Western PA, Guardian Angel Center, St. Marys Area School District, St. Marys Library and the Veteran’s Memorial-Eternal Flame located on the Diamond downtown St. Marys.

The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781.6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857

PDA Roundup: Governor Shapiro Visits the PA Department of Agriculture

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Governor Shapiro Visits and Tours the PA Department of Agriculture Governor Shapiro stopped by the PA Department of Agriculture headquarters and PA Veterinary Laboratory to meet some of the many people who do important work to help keep PA agriculture moving. Together, Governor Shapiro and the PA Department of Agriculture are committed to cultivating opportunity and driving innovation to build a Commonwealth that works for everyone: safer communities, quality education, and an economy that works for everyone. See MoreMore Photos
 PA Poultry Owners:

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity practices.

Be aware of the signs and symptoms of HPAI in your flock:Sudden deathLack of energy and appetiteDecreased egg production or soft-shelled, misshapen eggsNasal discharge, coughing, sneezingIncoordinationDiarrheaLearn More
 
 Secretary Redding traveled to State College for the PA Dairy Summit, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania.  Secretary Redding was awarded the Golden Milk Award for his service to the dairy industry. See More
 Secretary Redding spent time with the future of Pennsylvania agriculture at the Pennsylvania Young Farmers’ Association (PYFA) annual conference in Gettysburg.  PYFA works closely with agricultural educators and FFA advisors to support the development of the next generation of agricultural producers and leaders.  See More
 
There’s Still Time to Turn in Your 2022 Ag Census The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. For America’s farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity. Learn More
PA Farm Link to Host Farm Succession Workshops  PA Farm Link, a non-profit dedicated to Linking Farmers to the Future, will provide information on various aspects of creating a Farm Business Succession/Transition. Workshops will take place in Indiana County on February 23 and in Chester County on March 1 between 9:30 am – 2:30 pm.Learn More
 Dairy Processing Grants Available The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center announced two grants for dairy processors, totaling a $13 million investment in the region. 

Dairy processors play a vital role in the health of our regional economy, and increasing our regional processing capacity paves the way toward stabilizing the dairy sector.Learn More
Micro-Grants Now Available from Rodale Institute Rodale Institute offers a micro-grant program specifically targeted to support projects and consulting for small-scale Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) farmers, whether you are organic, transitioning to organic, or an aspiring organic farmer.  Deadline: Apply by February 28, 2023Apply
 
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | 2301 N. Cameron Street | Harrisburg, PA 17110

Bizzak and Uber Bring First Predators into Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap

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Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Josh Bizzak of Wilcox and Patrick Uber of Emporium both brought in foxes as the first predators harvested for Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.  “The windstorm was fierce, but you can’t participate from the couch,” said both Josh and Patrick when they brought in their harvest.

Josh Bizzak brought in an 8.2# male red fox that he harvested at 1:00 a.m. on private lands in Elk County.  Josh shoots a .17 Hornet and uses an electronic call. 

Patrick Uber brought in a 10.2# male gray fox that he harvested at 3:00 a.m. on public land in McKean County.  Patrick shoots a .17 HMR and uses a Lucky Duck call.

Both Josh and Patrick are experienced predator hunters and both said, “We hope to be back yet again this weekend.”

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Conventional Drillers Cited as New Regulations Applied

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PA Permit Violation Issued to SCHREINER OIL & GAS INC in Otto Twp, McKean County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 2/10/2023 to SCHREINER OIL & GAS INC in Otto Twp, McKean county. OGA3211(G) – WELL PERMITS – POSTING – Failure to post the well permit number and the operator’s name, address and phone number at the well site during construction of the access road, site preparation and during drilling, operating or alteration of well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-02-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
 
PA Permit Violation Issued to SCHREINER OIL & GAS INC in Otto Twp, McKean County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 2/10/2023 to SCHREINER OIL & GAS INC in Otto Twp, McKean county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-02-10 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling
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Wildcat Weekly Highlights Feb. 6-12

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Penn College lacrosse coach: ‘The sky’s the limit’

As its basketball teams head into the final week of the regular season — with the women’s squad battling for a postseason playoff berth — Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s lacrosse players are ready to take the field.

ON THE HORIZON

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