Coudersport Ambulance to Cherry Springs Lane
At 12:27 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to Cherry Springs Lane for a woman ill.
NEWS
UPMC Cole Place Seeking Vendors for Resident Craft Bazaar
COUDERSPORT, Pa., Dec. 6, 2022 – UPMC Cole Place is seeking vendors for a small craft bazaar for residents. The bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will be held at UPMC Cole Place, 1001 East 2nd St., Coudersport.
Vendors are invited to share their wares providing residents the opportunity to shop for their friends and loved ones just in time for the holidays. Small tables will be provided. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Heidi Reese, activities associate/lead, UPMC Cole Place, at reesehe@upmc.edu or 274-9300 ext. 1267.
Part-Time Position Available Immediately:
The Education Council has an opening for a part-time Career and Vocational Mentor (“Mentor”). If you enjoy working with students and would welcome the opportunity to have a positive impact on the next generation, this position may be a good fit for you!
The Career Mentor Program was developed to help all students establish career paths and connections before they leave school. Mentors work closely with school counselors in school districts to introduce students to career opportunities. They assist school counselors with career activities and help develop opportunities for job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, mock interviews, and more. Mentors coordinate guest speakers within the school environment to improve the students’ knowledge about specific career paths, such as required education or training, salary, duties, etc. They also assist with completing end of school year surveys with graduating high school seniors.
Mentors are passionate and self-motivated. Their job is interesting, and they make a difference in the lives of students. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mr. Bob Wicker, Business Education Liaison, Potter County Education Council, at (814) 274-4877.
PennDOT, Safety Partners Stress Dangers of Impaired Driving
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network and local police urged everyone to designate a sober driver for their holiday celebrations at an event held today in Founders Hall at the Lock Haven Clearfield Campus. As part of their Operation Safe Holiday messaging, they also encouraged everyone to buckle up through the holiday season and year-round.
As part of the event, PennDOT distributed literature on the legal and social consequences of DUI. They also gave attendees the chance to complete puzzles while wearing Drunk Busters impairment simulation goggles.
The Holiday Season Impaired Driving Campaign kicked off Wednesday, November 23, and continues through Sunday, January 1, 2023. Pennsylvania State Police and municipal police departments statewide will participate, conducting high visibility enforcement efforts such as roving DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints in hopes of reducing the number of fatal and suspected serious injury crashes involving an impaired driver.
According to 2021 PennDOT data, there were 1,276 crashes involving an impaired driver across Pennsylvania during the holiday travel period that began the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and continued through January 2, 2022. There were 41 fatalities in those crashes.
For more information on impaired driving, visit http://www.penndot.pa.gov/safety.
BRMC helps to knock out hunger
Bradford, PA – Before the start of the holiday season, staff at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) coordinated the annual “Knock Out Hunger” food drive. The drive ran from Monday, October 10 through Tuesday, November 8.
Employees at BRMC collected many non-perishable food items including cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruits, pastas, rice, boxed turkey stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, boxed mac and cheese, and baby items including diapers, wipes, and formula.
Different hospital departments were involved with decorating shopping carts to compete amongst each other to collect the greatest number of items for the drive. The shopping carts were displayed in the main lobby of the hospital throughout the drive with various themes.
This year BRMC had a record number of departments participate which collected a total of 980 items. These items were donated and delivered to the local YWCA and The Friendship Table.
“We’re happy to do our part to help knock out hunger in our own community,” said Dave Monroe, chief administrative officer, BRMC. “There are so many people in our community, in our own backyard, who deal with food insecurity. That’s why our Meals on Wheels program here at BRMC and running these food drives are critical to help these struggling individuals.”
The Meals on Wheels program is coordinated through BRMC and provides nutritious hot meals for homebound clients five days per week with volunteers delivering meals directly to clients’ homes. Meals are also available throughout the weekend upon request. For more information on the program, or to become a volunteer, call (814) 362-8288.
Want Less Stress This Holiday Season?
The holidays are upon us and for some that can bring added anxiety and stress. Our mood can be affected by less sunlight during winter, busy schedules, social events, travel, shopping or financial pressures, consuming more food and alcohol but doing less exercise. Also, the loss of a loved one can make us sad especially during this time of the year.
Dickinson Center’s (DCI) Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services team is currently focusing on National Stress-free Family Holiday Month. Hopefully, some of their following tips will help your wellbeing and mental health this season.
· These three things can have a significant impact on how you handle stress, as well as affect your overall mood: Eat healthy, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.
· Practice patience and forgiveness. You are not perfect, neither is anyone else.
· Take a break from social media. Remember, all is not always as it seems. Do something else you enjoy such as listen to music, read, bake, take a walk, play with a pet.
· Create a realistic budget for the amount of money that you can afford to spend on food, gifts or other holiday items. A to-do list might help keep things simple as well.
· Show self-care by relaxing, take a spa day, try to be present in the moment including enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays.
If you or someone you know is struggling during this time, is feeling lonely or depressed, help is available. Local Crisis Assistance Centers may be called at 1.866.957.3224 in Potter County and 1.800.652.0562 in Elk & Cameron counties. Dial 988 for National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Of course, in any type of emergency, immediately call 911.
On behalf of DCI’s Site-based Psych Rehab team, enjoy safe, healthy and happy holidays!
UPMC Williamsport Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Dec. 6, 2022 – UPMC Williamsport, part of the UPMC Magee-Womens network, has been recognized as a 2022-2023 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.
“UPMC women’s health services have a long-standing history of quality in our region connecting women in all stages of life with compassionate and experienced providers for many years.,” said Brenda Terry-Manchester, director, Women’s Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This recognition honors the efforts made by our team members that continue in their commitment of providing the highest-quality maternity care to our neighbors, family members and the communities we serve. As part of the UPMC Magee-Womens family, we’re adding on to our legacy – advancing treatment options, expanding services, and taking the high standard of maternity care and women’s services we’re known for in the region to a new level.”
In addition to UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital of Pittsburgh also have been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care.
“We provide maternity care throughout all the regions that UPMC serves via our women’s health service line, and we are honored to provide our expectant parents with safe, high-quality patient experiences,” said Richard Beigi, M.D., president of UPMC Magee. “It’s a privilege to serve our communities in this manner, and we take this responsibility very seriously.”
The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 650 hospitals that provide high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies for its 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Fewer than half of all hospitals that offer maternity care and participated in the survey received a High Performing designation.
To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, hospitals had to excel on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, among other measures.
RECALLS
Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products.
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/29/2022 to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming Twp, Lycoming 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: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/29/2022 to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming Twp, Lycoming 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: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming Twp, Lycoming County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/29/2022 to BEECH RESOURCES LLC in Lycoming Twp, Lycoming county. 102.11(a)1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – BMP AND DESIGN STANDARDS – Person failed to design, implement and maintain E & S BMPs to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation to protect, maintain, reclaim and restore water quality and existing and designated uses. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-29 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
Corydon & Bradford Dispatched to Dryer Fire
At 7:40 AM on Tuesday, Corydon & Bradford Township Fire Depts. have been dispatched to 30 Cross Creek Drive for a dryer fire.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP WATER EMERGENCY
Roulette Township
***ATTENTION*** We are experiencing a major leak resulting in low pressure. Please reduce all water use immediately until this is fixed. Thank you!
The town will be out of water until we can get the necessary parts to repair the line in the well. We will be on it first thing this morning. After that we will be on a 10 day boil water advisory at least 10 days. The Port Allegany school is offering showers for any Roulette students if needed.
Thomas J. Morris, Sr., 90, of Morris Lane, Bradford, PA.
Thomas J. Morris, Sr., 90, of Morris Lane, Bradford, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his home, while in the company of his beloved wife and family.
Above all else, Tom was a family man and a working man. His wife, Ann, of 65 years was his dearest companion and the love of his life. Together, they raised five children, each one blessed to have forged a special relationship with their father – in them, his morals, values, and legacy lives on.
As a grandfather, Tom inspired his grandchildren to work hard, work smart, and be kind. For them, he provided wonderful memories and lessons to live by.
As a working man, Tom learned how to work from his father, an oil field contractor who moved drilling rigs and equipment throughout the region in the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s. In 1958 he partnered with his father and brother to expand their services and acquired cable tool drilling rigs. In 1979, Tom and his sons formed Dallas-Morris Drilling, Inc. where he served as president until his death.
Tom was instrumental in the growth and success of his family’s oilfield business which is now four generations strong. Throughout his career, Tom employed many hundreds of hardworking men and woman who were, because of him, able to provide for their families. Tom enjoyed his work and worked until his death.
Tom was a loyal husband, caring father, role-model grandfather, and fair boss. He was a provider all his life.
Born May 9, 1932, in Dallas City, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Lela Virginia (Moulton) Morris, Sr.
Tom graduated from Bradford High School in 1950.
After graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Germany. He was honorably discharged with three medals in March of 1955.
On October 12, 1957, in the East End Presbyterian Church, he married Anna Louise (Fraley) Morris who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife Ann are two daughters, Brenda (and Robert) Wilton of Greenville, SC, and Beverly (and Chuck) Knowlton of Bradford, three sons, Thomas (and Susan) Morris, Jr., Steven (and Martha) Morris, and David Morris (and Sami Placer) all of Bradford, sixteen grandchildren, Paul (and Hannah) Morris, Stuart (and Ruby) Morris, Thomas (and Jessica) Morris III, Katelyn Morris, Caroline Morris, Benjamin Moonan, Julianna Morris, Maxwell (and Nichole) Wilton, Alexa Wilton, McKenzie Wilton, Joseph (and Sarah) Fuoco, Kathryn (Phil) Sell, Nick (Bobbi) Morris, David Morris, Taylor Morris, and Lauren Placer, and seventeen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Ryan K. Moonan, one brother, Charles J. Morris, Jr., one sister, Ruth Virginia Copeland.
Tom was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday December 7, 2022, from 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Private services will be held for family with Rev. Fred Zickafoose, Pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Committal services and burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
ACCLAIMED ORGANIST TO PLAY ADVENT RECITAL AT PITT-BRADFORD
BRADFORD, Pa. – The Annual Advent and Christmas Organ Recital on the Sarah B. Dorn Organ in Harriett B. Wick Chapel returns this year at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
James Kealey, an internationally acclaimed organist and doctoral candidate at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., will play at noon Dec. 9.
Winner of the First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2022 American Guild of Organists’ National Young Artists Competition in Organ performance, Kealey is a young artist of great distinction who has appeared in recital in England, the United States and in Europe. Previous engagements include recitals at Westminster Abbey in London, Methuen Memorial Music Hall in Methuen, Mass., the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, and recitals for guild chapters around the country. Upcoming engagements include concerts across the U.S., including a solo organ recital at the 2024 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists in San Francisco.
A native of Great Britain, Kealey came to the U.S. having held positions at notable English cathedrals. He received his undergraduate degree from Royal Holloway, University of London, and worked as senior organ scholar to the Chapel Choir there in its series of live broadcasts, international tours, recordings, weekly services and concerts.
In the spring of 2020, Kealey completed his Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in organ performance and literature. Last year The Diapason, an international journal devoted to the organ, harpsichord, carillon and church music, named him to its “20 under 30 list, an accolade awarded to the most successful young artists in the field.
This is the 11th year the university has hosted the recital. The Sarah B. Dorn Organ was built by Schantz Organ Co. in Orrville, Ohio, in 2010. The organ contains 1,020 pipes that were voiced and tuned on site in the chapel.
Dorn was a philanthropist who supported Pitt-Bradford and former co-owner of Zippo Manufacturing Co. and W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.
DEANE CENTER’S HISTORY COMES ALIVE SERIES TO PRESENT ROBERT GLEASON AS THOMAS PAINE ON WEDNESDAY DEC 14
On Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., Robert Gleason will take the stage as Thomas Paine in the Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Following his performance will be a question and answer session with the audience.
This is the fourth of seven History Comes Alive shows being presented by the Deane Center for the Performing Arts during the 2022-2023 series.
Committed to social equality, Paine was outspoken, controversial and articulate. With the help of Benjamin Franklin, he emigrated to the British American colonies in 1774, arriving just in time to participate in the American Revolution. In 1776 Paine helped inspire the Patriots to declare independence from Great Britain.
This English-born American political activist became the revolution’s mouthpiece, writing two influential pamphlets, “Common Sense” and “The American Crisis.” In “Common Sense,” Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” His words inspired a tired and disheartened Colonial army of 4500 to continue fighting against a British army that numbered 30,000.
His radical writings also included “The Rights of Man”, a work urging political rights for all men because of their innate equality, and “The Age of Reason.” The impassioned author championed the causes of the individual and of the mind.
Gleason lives near Lansdale, Pa. with his wife of 35+ years, and a large stock of costumes, props, and books.
He has a degree in Theatre Arts from West Chester University and has performed on stage, screen, television and radio. While serving in the U.S. Army, he toured Europe with the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus.
In 1991, the Bicentennial for the Bill of Rights, Gleason joined the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia as James Wilson. He had been portraying Wilson, a Founding Father, for the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge since 1985.
Gleason termed his meeting with AHT’s William and Pamela Sommerfield as a turning point in his personal and professional life. In-depth historical research and interaction with audiences have become hallmarks of his historical portrayals.
He has presented programs featuring nearly 150 historical figures, stretching over 2000 years of history. These programs have taken him to 21 states so far, from Washington D.C. to San Diego, California, and from El Paso, Texas to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Gleason has performed at the White House Visitors Center, The Smithsonian Institution, Constitution Hall, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Ford’s Theatre, Independence Hall, The National Constitution Center and many others. He has been especially popular at schools, museums, historic sites and libraries throughout the United States.
The remaining History Comes Alive performances are in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 7 p.m. on the following Wednesdays in 2023: Feb. 8, Bill Robling as Benjamin Franklin; March 15, Kim Hanley as Betsy Ross; and April 12, Robert Gleason as William Penn.
Tickets for each show are $15. Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult are admitted free. For information or tickets, call 570-724-6220 or visit www.deanecenter.com.
Cliff Lane Elected to NACD Executive Board
Cliff Lane was recently elected as the North East Region Representative to the National Association of Conservation District’s (NACD) Executive Board. He will take office in early 2023.
“I look forward to representing Pennsylvania and the entire North East in my new role with the national association,” said Lane. “I know that my experiences here have positioned me to enact change on a national level with this association and I am committed to working with our next generation of leaders.”
Cliff has spent that last 4 years as Pennsylvania’s representative to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). For the past 9 years, he has been serving as the Northwest Regional Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) and is a member of the PACD executive board. Since 2004, Cliff has been a director for the McKean County Conservation District as the Commissioner Director and Secretary/Treasurer for the District.
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Rural Businesses
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT
Produce and Market Value-Added Products
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary
Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate
Agriculture Innovation Centers (AIC). AICs provide technical and business development assistance to
agricultural producers seeking to market or produce value-added products.
USDA is making $8 million available under the Agriculture Innovation Center Program. AICs may use the
grants to provide assistance to help agricultural producers develop and market value-added products as follows:
• business development services
• market development services
• financial advisory services
• process development services, such as engineering, production system scale ups, scale production
assessments and systems development
• organizational assistance, including legal and technical advisory services
• value chain coordination
• product development, excluding research and development
• grants of $5,000 or less to agricultural producers for the services listed above
• center start-up and operation
Recipients must provide matching funds of least one-third of the project budget.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, local governments, state
governments, Indian Tribes, and institutions of higher education. Applications for grants must be submitted
through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 5, 2023. For more information, see page
74392 of the Dec. 5, 2022 Federal Register.
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CHERYL HEIN WALTERS TO PRESENT FREE GOLDEN AFTERNOONS PROGRAM “A HARP HOLIDAY WITH FRIENDS” ON TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Cheryl Hein Walters (shown) will present “A Harp Holiday with Friends” at the free Golden Afternoons program.
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, “A Harp Holiday with Friends” featuring Cheryl Hein Walters, flutist Peggy Morehart and harp students, will be in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
This one-hour Golden Afternoons program is free for people 55 years old and up. Light refreshments will be provided.
A harpist, singer, poetry and story lover, Walters will intersperse light, classical holiday pieces and audience sing-alongs with her favorite holiday poems and stories. Those attending will be invited to pat, clap, sing or stomp along with gusto.
“I find myself reading aloud a lot,” said Walters. “Poems or stories followed by a harp piece gives your imagination a chance to rest, digest or chew on what you have heard. When I sing or read to others, I try to recreate the same magic of music and story I knew when I was growing up. “
Walters taught elementary music in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas for 11 years before moving to Mansfield in 2007.
For the past 15 years, she has been teaching harp, voice and piano to private students and substitute teaching as well as doing public relations work. Walters is a church musician, playing many Sundays at St. James Episcopal Church in Mansfield. She also plays the harp for dinner parties, weddings, funerals or any special occasion and is the director of Hamilton-Gibson’s Choir, Too.
For more information about this free program, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.