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No. 25 - Issued Quarterly
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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
August 2018
DeLosa Retires...Welcome Cook CONGRATULATE OFFICER SAM DELOSA ON HIS RETIREMENT!
A little bit about Sam: Sam joined a police explorer post through the Boy Scouts at 16. This program had regular meetings and was similar to the current Ride Along program, but more intensive. Within fifteen minutes of his ride along with the state police, young Sam knew that was what he wanted as a career. While attending college in the criminal justice program, Sam worked for the Mansfield Police Department. He has also worked for the Sheriff’s Department, for Shippen Township, part time, and Wellsboro Police Department, part time. He has now retired from the Wellsboro Police Department after serving 31 years! Sam has really enjoyed his career. It’s been really good for him and he hopes he’s made a positive impact for those in town. The most rewarding part of the job has been helping people, fixing bike seats and chains for kids, unlocking cars and helping people get on with their day; simple things that make people feel good. But there are also the more serious aspects of being a police officer. If someone calls 911, its important to them. Responding, you never know what you are getting into. Sam has helped people with bats in their house and has changed batteries in the smoke detector, but sometimes it is really intense and dangerous, where someone has broken into a house to steal or just to damage things. Those homeowners are terrified. It can be a balancing act to enforce and protect. To a young person thinking about becoming a police officer
Sam recommends: “Do good in school, stay out of trouble, and talk to local police wherever you are. Join in a ride along program or other involvement where available. It’s one of the best jobs you could ever have, where you have the opportunity to help people every day”. The police fight what we all fear. Everything from a barking dog to a homicide. Police do that every day. We thank you and wish you well Sam!
WELCOME OFFICER JEREMY COOK TO THE WELLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Officer Cook started with the Department in September, 2017, after working part time in Lawrenceville as a police officer and full time as a Sherriff’s Deputy for the County. A lifelong resident of Tioga County, Jeremy Cook started out in the banking field. When he and his wife decided to have a family, he decided to make a career change. He took that opportunity to do something that makes a difference. He then went through the Police Academy to embark on his new career. His commitment to community and service comes as no surprise, as his Dad served in the Air Force and Jeremy grew up with the mindset of service to community and country. Officer Cook loves the interaction with the community, and the opportunity to influence children in a positive way. He strives to instill in our young people that the police are their friends. There are a lot of events in this community that have a great turn out. He is looking forward to more opportunities to meet with the residents and businesses. Welcome Officer Cook!
ON THE INSIDE...
Parking Kiosk Pilot Program..................Page 3 Fall Yard Sale Dates..................................Page 3 When Extreme Heat Hits.......................Page 4 Heat Wave Terminology.........................Page 4 Police Dept. Grant....................................Page 4
New Veterinary Clinic..............................Page 5 Halloween in Wellsboro..........................Page 5 Yard Mulch Available...............................Page 6 New Tractor..............................................Page 6 Recent Road Work in the Borough.......Page 7
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FALL YARD SALE DATES IN WELLSBORO Fall Community Yard Sale dates are scheduled for
October 12th & 13th. Any unsold and/or unwanted items may be disposed of at Fall Cleanup, which will be held the following week, October 15 through 19. Clean-up will take place on your regular garbage collection day.
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Parking Kiosk Pilot Program The Borough will soon be participating in a two month, no-cost pilot program using parking kiosks in the Pearl Street and Water Street Lots. The parking kiosks offer users the ability to pay with either quarters or credit/debit cards. During the pilot program, the Borough will offer extended parking at both lots instead of just at the Water Street Lot. Parking will be available for a price of 25 cents per hour, with parking available for up to ten hours for the day. To Use: After finding a parking space, go to the kiosk and enter your license plate number. Then select and pay for the desired amount of time. The Borough appreciates any feedback while using the parking kiosk. Feedback can be given by calling the Borough Office at 570.724.3186, or by emailing wellsboromanager@ ptd.net.
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When Extreme Heat Hits: Ways To Be Prepared Try to keep your home cool: Cover windows with drapes or shades. Weather-strip doors and windows. Use window reflectors such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat back outside. Add insulation to keep the heat out. Use a powered attic ventilator, or attic fan, to regulate the heat level of a building’s attic by clearing hot air. Install window air conditioners and insulate around them. Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness. Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day. Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat. If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. Wear loose, lightweight, light colored clothing. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor what would be best. Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees. You could increase the risk of heatrelated illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature. Avoid high-energy activities. Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat related illness. Know the signs and ways to treat heat-related illness. Heat Cramps Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs. Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour.
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Heat Exhaustion Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour. Heat Stroke Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) indicated by an oral thermometer; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; and unconsciousness. Actions: Call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.
HEAT WAVE TERMINOLOGY
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally 10 degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity. You will likely hear weather forecasters use these terms when a heat wave is predicted: • Excessive Heat Watch - Conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours. • Heat Advisory - Heat Index values are forecasting to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs= 100-105° Fahrenheit). • Excessive Heat Warning - Heat Index values are forecasting to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs= 105-110° Fahrenheit).
Police Dept. Grant
Wellsboro has received a $1200 grant from Repsol (formerly Talisman) towards the purchase of an Intoxilizer unit for the Police Department’s patrol vehicle. The unit will allow Wellsboro’s Officers to complete their job more efficiently when the presence of alcohol is suspected. The officers will no longer be tied up transporting people to the hospital for testing. The majority of Wellsboro’s Police force are already trained to use the unit with the remaining officers scheduled to receive the training. The Borough and the Police Department are extremely grateful for these funds from Repsol and appreciates the donation to our community.
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The Mayor and other Borough Officials received an invitation to the ribbon cutting/grand opening of the new veterinary clinic on Water Street that took place June 30th. The event was well attended and the facility sparkled with newness! Dr. Shaw’s conversion of the former dentist’s office to a veterinary clinic marks the first time in several years that this service is available within the Borough. Veterinarian Kristine Shaw saw this need in our community and went through the Zoning Hearing process earlier in the year to begin the conversion. We congratulate Dr. Shaw and welcome her to her new location in the Central Business District.
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATED IN WELLSBORO ON OCTOBER 31, 2018 The Mayor Proclaimed the Halloween Parade in Wellsboro will be held Wednesday, October 31 at 6:00P.M. Trick or Treat will be held directly after the parade. The parade will leave Packer Park at 6:00 P.M. and end at the Fire Department. Trick or Treat will be from the end of the parade until 9:00 P.M.
Guthrie Telemedicine Technology Brings the Care You Need Closer to Home You can now see a Guthrie specialist without making a long drive. Video visits are available in Wellsboro for new and existing patients. To make an appointment, call: • General Surgery: 607-973-8000 • Nephrology: 570-887-2833 • Neurology: 570-887-2838 • Vascular Surgery: 570-887-2848 Guthrie Wellsboro also continues to offer in-office appointments for primary care and these specialties: • Cardiology • Orthopaedics To learn more about telemedicine at Guthrie Wellsboro, visit: www.Guthrie.org/WellsboroTelemedicine.
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Yard Mulch Available to Borough Residents
The Borough offers a compost area to residents and contractors to get rid of brush, lawn clippings, and cut trees. Residents can use the area for free. All they need to do is obtain a key from the Borough office on Crafton Street. Contractors can either pay a daily fee of $35, or, a yearly fee of $300 to use the compost area on Meade Street. The yearly fee comes with a gate key. The Borough changes the key to the gate every year. When dumping at either the Meade Street or Old Tioga Street location, please dump your materials from the back to the front to prevent blocking areas. Also, please refrain from dumping materials on the mulch pile. The mulch that currently sits at the Meade Street compost area is available for whomever wants it. There is no charge for the mulch if you load it yourself. If you would like the Borough to load the mulch for you, there is a $35 dollar fee to cover gas and an operator. If you would like the Borough to load the mulch for you, please call 570-724-3186 to schedule a time.
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The Borough recently purchased a new tractor with a boom mower attachment for mowing road shoul-ders and utility right-ofways. The tractor, valued at approx. $150,000, was purchased from Charleston Township for a price of $40,000., as the township was looking to upgrade their equipment. The Borough and the Wellsboro Municipal Authority split the cost, providing a valuable tool for road maintenance. The Borough appreciates the opportunity to partner with another municipality to acquire the tractor.
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Recent Road Work in the Borough
Dust oil has been applied to Buena Vista Street and Bodine Street.
Tar and Chips were applied to English and Ellis Streets to preserve and extend the life of the road surfaces. Wellsboro’s Public Works crew recently graded Bryden Street to smooth out the un-even portions from Woodland Park to the water reservoir. Millings were then added to the roadway and smoothed out with a roller. The Public Works crew completed the same improvement to upper Meade Street from the end of the pavement continu-ing up past the entrance to the Meade Street ballfields. These road improvements are a good use of the millings the Bor-ough acquires from other The Borough has received $108,260 from the Act 13 Impact Fee. projects. These funds are a supplement to the Borough’s budget and will allow the Borough to complete the replace-ment of the Brewery Lane Bridge. The Brewery Lane Bridge is the final bridge to be replaced in the Bor-ough. Wellsboro has been able to use the Act 13 monies to pay for the bridge replacements. The box cul-vert is under construction and the Borough crew plans on completing the replacement during the month of August. The Borough would like to thank Wellsboro Electric Company and UGI for working with us by removing dead pipes and existing electric wires, poles, and guy wires to allow for an easier installation of the new bridge.
Brewery Lane Bridge Update
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NOW OFFERiNg 3D MAMMOgRAPHY UPMC Susquehanna Soldiers + Sailors in Wellsboro now offers 3D mammography. 3D mammography, also called Tomosynthesis, is an imaging tool that uses low-energy X-rays to create 3D images of the breasts. While conventional mammography takes pictures of the breast from two angles — up and down, and left and right — 3D mammography takes multiple pictures from many angles.
Benefits of 3D mammography includes: Earlier detection of small breast cancers that may be hidden during digital mammography Fewer unnecessary and/or additional tests Greater likelihood of detecting multiple breast tumors Clearer images of dense breast tissue Mammography screenings should begin annually at the age of 40, or sooner depending on family history. For more information visit UPMCSusquehanna.org/3DMammo or call 570-723-0160.