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In this Update:
Local Conservationists Recognized
Congratulations to everyone honored at the Northumberland County Conservation District (NCCD) awards banquet. Marr Woodruff was awarded the farmer of the year for his efforts to implement conservation practices in his operations. Scholarships were awarded to Katelyn Clemens of Danville High School, and Sophia Coller, Queenlyn Zartman, Sierra Klinger, Kylie Troutman and Addalyn Shingara of Line Mountain High School. Thank you to the NCCD for recognizing these local conservationists. Local Eagle Scout Recognized
Congratulations to Carter Kishbaugh of Troop 20 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Carter poured two concrete pads at Hopewell Park and Hess Recreation Area to install bike racks for his service project. Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Discovery of Oxygen
I was proud to present a Senate citation to The Friends of Joseph Priestley House on the 250th anniversary of Joseph Priestley’s discovery of oxygen! In 1774, Priestley separated oxygen from the air and demonstrated that it was a single chemical element. Priestley later settled in Northumberland County where he had the first scientifically equipped private chemistry laboratory constructed in North America. This is where he discovered the nature of carbon monoxide and its difference from carbon dioxide. Thank you to the Friends of Joseph Priestley House for inviting me to join the celebration. National Night Out Brings Together Law Enforcement and Communities
My staff and I had a great time at National Night Out, a nationwide event that brings local law enforcement agencies together with their communities. My staff was set up at multiple locations throughout the district and I was able to visit both the Sunbury and Riverside National Night Out events. Thank you to all the law enforcement, county and community agencies that participated. Store Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the Community
Congratulations to Richard and Lois Hilsher on the 50th anniversary of Hilsher’s General Store. The store has been supplying Snyder County with a variety of foods and goods since the 1970s. Through the decades, it has maintained a tradition of excellence while adapting to the needs of the community. PennDOT Offers Winter Maintenance Jobs
Individuals seeking seasonal employment can apply for a variety of winter maintenance positions now open through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The program runs September through April and includes positions for transportation equipment operators, diesel and construction equipment mechanics, radio dispatchers, auto mechanics, tradesman helpers, semi-skilled laborers and tunnel maintainers. Individuals in these positions supplement the permanent workforce and have the potential to lead to permanent full-time employment. Additional details about the positions, along with the job application, are available here and then go to “PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program.” Free Webinars Provide Helpful Financial Aid Info
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is holding free webinars to assist college-bound students and their families with navigating the financial aid process. On Tuesday, Aug. 20 at noon, speakers will discuss web resources for effective research before, during and after your student makes postsecondary decisions. On Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m., speakers will focus on available loan programs, if there are costs not showing on the bill that must be paid and more. Register to attend the one-hour webinars. How Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Can Benefit From PA ABLE
PA ABLE gives individuals with disabilities a way to save money for the future without impacting important benefits like Medical Assistance (Medicaid) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Tax benefits for saving with PA ABLE include:
PA ABLE accounts can be used to pay for a wide variety of disability-related expenses including rent, groceries, health care, vehicle adaptations, assistive technology and more. Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA ABLE professionals are hosting free webinars on how to start saving:
For more information, visit paable.gov or call 855-529-ABLE (2253). Keep Cool at the Pool or Lake
The dog days of summer are upon us. If you’re looking for a fun way to stay cool on a hot day, visit a Pennsylvania state park to go swimming. Many have pools and lakes. State park beaches are open and free to the public for swimming from before Memorial Day to after Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. The “open swim” policy allows people to swim at their own risk within the buoy line at designated beaches – 35 across the state – from 8 a.m. until sunset daily. Fifteen state parks have swimming pools for the public to enjoy. Pools are usually open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission fees vary based on the type of operation. Lifeguards are on duty when state park pools are open. Find a park with a pool and learn more. Recognizing National Financial Awareness Day
Wednesday, Aug. 14, marks National Financial Awareness Day. With recent estimates showing families in the United States have nearly $1 trillion in credit card debt and more than $15 trillion in debt overall, the day is a useful reminder of the impacts financial decisions can have for many years to come. Recognizing that young adults face financial decisions that can come with long-term consequences, the Senate passed legislation to support high school students with money management skills. The new law requires completion of a half-credit personal finance course to graduate high school. The course will give high school students the understanding they need about topics like credit and credit scores; savings and investments; college, home and auto loans; and planning for postsecondary education and retirement.
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