"I consider it a privilege to be able to support legislative efforts that support women’s health and the health of all Pennsylvanians,” said Baker, chairman of the House Health Committee. “The work the PA Breast Cancer Coalition is doing is extraordinary and has made a difference in so many lives. I was truly honored and humbled to accept the Pink Ribbon Award, which I dedicate to my sister-in-law, who has had a long battle with breast cancer.”
This week, Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) was awarded the Pink Ribbon Award by the PA Breast Cancer Coalition for his support of the Breast Density Notification Act, which was signed into law last year, as well as his authorship of the oral chemo parity legislation.
"I consider it a privilege to be able to support legislative efforts that support women’s health and the health of all Pennsylvanians,” said Baker, chairman of the House Health Committee. “The work the PA Breast Cancer Coalition is doing is extraordinary and has made a difference in so many lives. I was truly honored and humbled to accept the Pink Ribbon Award, which I dedicate to my sister-in-law, who has had a long battle with breast cancer.” Arnot Health is holding a free health screen to detect un-diagnosed COPD. The event takes place from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 6 in Center Court at the Arnot Mall, Horseheads.
The screening is open to adults 18 and older, whether they smoke or not. Motivational tools to quit smoking will be available. No registration or appointment is required. For further information, call Health on Demand at (607) 737-4499. The Northern Tier Partnership for Arts in Education and the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts announced and awarded grants to 36 local non-profit organizations from seven counties.
This year’s grantees include organizations and projects in the several arts, including film exhibitions, choral societies, square dance festivals, lectures and symposia and many more. Funding is awarded in two categories; project stream (funding for a single event or project) and program stream (general operating and organizational funding.) Local organizations receiving funding for the 2015-2016 Funding Year are: The Northern Tier Partnership for Arts in Education and the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts will announce and award grants to 36 local non-profit organizations from seven counties in a private ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.
This year’s grantees include organizations and projects in the several arts, including film exhibitions, choral societies, square dance festivals, lectures and symposia and many more. Funding is awarded in two categories; project stream (funding for a single event or project) and program stream (general operating and organizational funding.) Organizations receiving funding for the 2015-2016 Funding Year are: Moose Exchange Keystone College Troy Youth Arts Camp Blossburg Memorial Library Artists' Open House Weekend Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc. Jubilate Choir Deane Center for the Performing Arts Wellsboro Community Concert Association Tunkhannock Public Library Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra The Valley Chorus Victorian Christmas PA Heritage Festival Friends of Mt. Pisgah Ward Township Board of Supervisors held its October meeting with Chairman Ed Sheaffer and Supervisors Lloyd Ayres and James Tompkins, Secretary Elnor Blaney, Road Foreman Teddy Seachrist, Solicitor Chris Lantz and an audience of ten.
The township officials held an executive session for legal matters with Mr. Lantz, Ms. Blaney and Mr. Seachrist prior to the meeting. After the meeting was brought to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Lantz was called on to explain the Township's position on the status of Old Possessions Road. Mr. Lantz said that on November 10, 2012, DCNR transferred ownership of the road to the township; however, his research indicated that, in order for the transfer to take place, the Commonwealth had to meet certain conditions relating to the condition of the road. Mr. Lantz said these conditions were not met. "They needed to bring the road up to standards before it was transferred," he told the audience. He added that if the township vacates the road, it will revert to DCNR or to private landowners. Mr. Lantz noted that the Township had developed a study which shows that it would cost over a million dollars to bring the road completely up to standards . He advised the township to seek grants, such as under the Dirt & Gravel Road program, in order to cover as much of the cost as possible. The large expense related to upgrading the road inspired some sentiment in the audience to allow the road to revert to the Commonwealth, but the residents along the road wish it to remain in the township. "We don't need it to be turned into River Road," one man said, "Just fix what is there!" He said that the township did put material on the road once, "and it was beautiful," but, he added, it soon was gone, due to weather and other factors. The Heritage Garden Club of Troy hosted a public meeting on Thursday, October 8 at the Troy Baptist Church. Ian McLaughlin, a naturalist from the Tanglewood Nature Center located in Elmira, New York, introduced the audience to three of his fine feathered friends. All of them are raptors, and they have either been injured by being hit by a car or as a result of a viral infection but McLaughlin assured everyone that they are in no pain and enjoy a good quality of life. They would be unable to survive in the wild. “Hank”, a red tailed hawk, is similar to a turkey vulture with a slightly smaller wing span. Unlike turkey vultures which congregates in groups, red tailed hawks do not congregate. Like all raptors Hank is a carnivore. In the wild, their main diet consists of rodents and snakes but at the nature center their food consists of frozen snakes and rodents unless an unsuspecting snake slithers into their cage. They do not migrate. Red tailed hawks, on the decline due to habitat loss in other areas of the country, are thriving in the Finger Lakes. They weigh about 3 pounds. Because they are on the highest tier of the food chain, they have a life span of 20 years. October 18, at 3 pm in our sanctuary, Rev. Darcey Laine will give a service called "Things Come Up"
No matter how hard we try, no matter how efficiently we work, no matter how kind we are, eventually we hit our limits. These limits are possibly the most frustrating part of being human, but like the membrane around a cell, they show us who we are, and who we are not. This Sunday we will talk about our limitations as human beings, and wonder together when we should rail against them, and when it is best to make peace with them. TUUF meets every Sunday at 3 pm at the Fellowship Sanctuary at 305 Second St , Towanda. PA 18848. Find us by turning up Poplar St. from Main St. Towanda (opposite the court house) and taking the first left. Arnot Health is sponsoring a candle lighting ceremony to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The ceremony will take place from 7 – 8 p.m. on October 15 in the Courtyard Green Space on Ogden Ave behind Arnot Ogden Medical Center. This is a worldwide event that sends a Wave of Light over the globe in loving memory of babies lost.
The service of remembrance is being held as part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It is just one part of the supportive services for bereaved parents offered by Arnot Health. The program allows bereaved parents and support persons to receive specialized support immediately following a loss and through the first year. There will be a Costume Party and Dance on Halloween at the Troy Vets Club.
The Sons of The American Legion invite you to attend and have a great time. Cover is $5.00 per person. Snacks will be provided. The dance will be held October 31 from 9 pm to 1 am. Be sure to pass the word to your friends. Music provided by PHYZZ. The Troy Vets Club is located at 49 Veterans drive in Troy. For information call 570-297-3122 Alba Borough Council held its’ regular borough council meeting Monday, October 2015 at the First Christian Church of Alba’s basement. Borough Council reviewed and passed the 2016 Proposed Budgets with no significant changes. Funding is allotted for additional road repairs and repaving as needed, as well as maintenance at the Alba Community Park. The budget is available for public review at the Alba Borough Secretary, Vickie Jackson’s office, by appointment only.
Alba Borough Council set Trick or Treat night for Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Please leave your outdoor lights on for our Trick or Treaters! The next regular meeting for Borough Council is scheduled for Nov. 9, in the basement of the First Christian Church of Alba at 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. |
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