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WESB News: 05/03/08 - Custody Battle Continues
A former McKean County woman is fighting the Seneca Nation of Indians for custody of her 4-year-old daughter.
Kevin McGonnell is a member of the Seneca Nation and, because of treaties signed decades ago, US custody laws are not valid in the Seneca Nation. Amanda Prechtel, who now lives in Elk County, is fighting for her daughter Marissa anyway.
During a visit to her mother last week, Marissa said she didn't want to go back to Salamanca with her father. Seneca marshals traveled to St. Marys to serve a custody order from Seneca Peacemaker's Court.
But Amanda said she didn't answer the door, still has Marissa, and plans to keep fighting for her.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Seneca Custody Battle--Mom Has Marissa
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 09:05:00 PM 2 comments
Wellsville Man Charged For Cashing Forged Checks At Genesee Markets
WESB News: 05/03/08 - Man Charged with Forgery, Theft
A Wellsville man has been charged with four felony counts of forgery and related offenses for stealing checks then cashing them at area businesses.
State police say Levi Hunt and another person cash checks at Reed's Market and State Line One Stop in Genesee for a total of 400 dollars. The checks had been stole from Josey Kemp of Wellsville.
Hunt was arrested after allegedly trying to cash a forged check in New York State. Police say several similar incidents have been reported in New York.
Police are continuing their investigation and trying to identify the second suspect.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 09:01:00 PM 0 comments
Reservation Deadline Is May 9th For Roulette Alumni
The Roulette Alumni Association will have its 70th annual banquet and dance May 24th at the Roulette Fire Hall. Social hour is from 5-6 p.m. Music to be provided by DJ Fat Kid and dancing will be from 9:30 pm to 1 am. Tickets are $15/person and each member may invite one guest.
Reservation deadline is May 9 and tickets must be picked up by the end of the day on May 13.
You can make reservations by contacting Luke Baker at 814-544-7159, or Tammy Price at 814-544-9928.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 08:53:00 PM 0 comments
Potter County Kiddies Having Fun On The Farm....I Guess?
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 06:09:00 PM 0 comments
Transformer Fire Behind Post Office In Coudersport
BREAKING NEWS: 5-3-08 5:40 pm
Coudersport Firemen are responding to the report of a transformer fire with wires burning on Third Street behind the Coudersport Post Office.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 05:40:00 PM 0 comments
Bruce Trowbridge To Run, Bike Across USA
Photo by James Jones
These young men are preparing to cross the USA
this summer to raise funds to drill water wells in
Mali, Africa.
On the left is Timothy Haley, support aide, who will
accompany Bruce Trowbridge, right, while he bikes
and runs across the nation. The journey will begin
in June from Oregon and end in Ocean City, NJ.
Bruce hopes to raise $1 million dollars to fund the
African project.
Bruce and Timothy were set up
in front of the Potter County Courthouse explaining
their project to the people walking by at the Potter-
Tioga Maple Festival in Coudersport.
Solomon's words has pledged to report their
progress on their journey across America starting in June.
For more information click on
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 03:01:00 PM 0 comments
John E. "Jack" Flynn, 84, Ellisburg, PA
John E. "Jack" Flynn, 84, of Ellisburg, PA, with family at his side, left this earth to join his loving and greatly missed wife, on Thursday, May 1, 2008.
Born August 17, 1923, in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of Edward and Lena Hazel McCann Flynn.
He attended the country school on Fox Hill, Ulysses and graduated from Coudersport High School. Serving in the 324th Inf. Regiment, 44th Division during World War II in the European Theatre, John distinguished himself in battle by earning the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star. He enjoyed attending military reunions over the years.
On April 24, 1949, in Andrews Settlement, PA, he married the former Phyllis M. Storey, who predeceased him on March 18, 2008.
Jack was employed as a truck driver/route salesman with Tastycake in New York City and worked locally as a milk hauler for canned and bulk milk, retiring from Sunnydale after many years. He was a member of the Ellisburg Union Church and the American Legion. He will long be remembered for his stories and Irish sense of humor.
Surviving are: two daughters, Connie (Kenneth) Miller of Muncy, PA and Robin (Boyd Jr.) Green of Wellsville, NY; a sister, Marcilea Flynn of New York City, NY; nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Edwadene Grover.
Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM, with the Rev. Paul M. Karges presiding. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Burial will be in Fox Hill Cemetery, Ulysses. Memorials may be made to the Eldred World War II Museum, Eldred, PA 16731 or the Genesee Volunteer Ambulance, Genesee, PA 16923.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 11:01:00 AM 0 comments
Two Dead, One Lifeflighted In Fiery Car Crash--UPDATED
WESB News: 05/03/08 - Two Dead in Township Accident
UPDATE:Two local youths died as a result of an accident late Friday night on West Washington Street near the Marilla Reservoir.
Bradford Township police say two vehicles were "traveling together" in the same direction when one of the vehicles left the road, hit numerous trees and burst into flames.
Two of the youths died. A third young man is in Hamot Medical Center in serious condition.
The second vehicle hit the guiderails, crossed both lanes of traffic, hit an embankment and ended up in a ditch. Police say three local youths were taken to Bradford Regional Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
Bradford Township Police were assisted at the scene by a state police crash reconstruction team from Erie, McKean County District Attorney John Pavlock and McKean County Detective Gerald Okerlund.
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Police assisted with scene management. Also on the scene were the Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department Ambulance.
Police say they will release more information when they finish their investigation.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/03/2008 10:51:00 AM 0 comments
Friday, May 2, 2008
Coudersport Comes Alive With Potter-Tioga Maple Festival
Pennsylvania Food Inspector Mary Deer makes sure everything
is fit to eat as she makes her way around the food stands.
serving up those sausage & onion & sweet pepper
sandwiches with the smells tantalizing your taste buds
all over the Courthouse Square
Sue Lush shows off some of the beautiful baskets she has
created in the business she does from her basement when
she's not out working for the Potter County Office of The
Just some of the many, many booths awaiting you at the
Potter-Tioga Maple Fest in Coudersport Today and Saturday
Click here to see parade pictures at Potter County Fire News
Montgomery, PA shows Pastor Lou Bartolotti of the
Coudersport Bible Institute and his wife Gail some of
the delicious peanut brittle he makes and sells. He even
has one with maple flavor just for the festival.
- Anonymous said...
how come no pictures of the educational boiling evaporator on the square?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3:07:00 PM EDT
- Solomon's words for the wise said...
It's only because Bert Ianson didn't have it set up and working yet when I was there on Friday afternoon. Maybe next year. Jim
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3:57:00 PM EDT
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/02/2008 05:00:00 PM 4 comments
Port Allegany Man Pleads Guilty
Nathan Maynard, 27, Port Allegany, pleaded guilty to forgery, bad checks, and access device fraud in McKean County court on Thursday.
Maynard forged 20 checks, totaling $800., belonging to his uncle.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/02/2008 01:07:00 PM 0 comments
Update On Last Night's Wellsville House Fire
UPDATE ON WELLSVILLE HOUSE FIRE: Brian Quinn has filed a story and pictures of the Wellsville house fire from last night on the Daily Reporter website.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/02/2008 01:04:00 PM 0 comments
House Fire Thursday Night On Newell Creek
Firemen from Eldred Borough, Port Allegany, and Eldred Township were dispatched Thursday night at 9:34 pm to a house fire on the Newell Creek Road in Ceres Township. Firemen quickly extinguished the fire in the two story house.
Crews from all three departments worked well together to bring this fire under control and keep property damage to a minimum. All apparatus returned to quarters by 11:00 pm.
An engine and crew from Roulette covered for Port Allegany Star Hose Company.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/02/2008 12:41:00 PM 0 comments
Friday--There will be vendors on the courthouse square and a Kiddie Carnival and games from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
a live demonstration of the "Sugar Shanty", "Maple Products",
Displays and Sales and music at the gazebo will begin at 11 a.m.
The Pet Parade will begin at 6 p.m. with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the festival begins with a Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coudersport Consistory.
There will be vendors, food, crafts, kiddie carnival and games, Sugar Shanty demonstrations throughout the day.
The Fine Arts Council will have an Art Show at the Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
the Arden Burdick Car Display begins at 10 a.m. to Noon for registrations and judging to begin at 1 p.m.
Registration for the Great American Red Cross Duck Race will be held at the Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The race will begin at the CARP Park and finish at the Coudersport Firehall.
Tours of the C & PA Caboose will begin at 10 a.m.;
a Library Great American Used Book Sale will be held at the Coudersport Library on Park Avenue;
Tours of Potter County Historical Society and the Robert Merten 2nd Annual "Circle of Fifths" music award competition is scheduled for Saturday.
The Maple Sweetheart final judging will be held at the gazebo at 1 p.m. and the Maple Festival Sweetheart Parade will begin at 3 p.m. with awards following parade.
Closeout of the 2-day event will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the 4th Annual Potter-Tioga "Maple Festival Idol" Karaoke Contests. Youth Idol Contest begins at 5 p.m., followed by the Adult Idol Contest.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/02/2008 09:31:00 AM 0 comments
Tax Breaks On Area School Taxes From Gaming
WESB News: 05/02/08 - State Awards Tax Relief From Gaming Revenue
Property owners in the Bradford Area School District will receive a $326 property tax break for the 2008-09 school year.
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006 distributes gaming revenue from state casinos to it's school districts each year. The savings will come in the form of a tax credit on a homeowner's property tax bill.
Kane Area School District residents will save $163, Otto-Eldred $173, Port Allegany $220, and Smethport residents will save $194.
Potter County residents will save an average of $220 on their property taxes.Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/02/2008 07:01:00 AM 0 comments
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Passerby And Quick Firefighter Response Save House In Coudersport Wednesday Afternoon
Quick thinking on the part of a passerby and responding firefighters kept damage to a minimum when fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm at the Cobb residence on East Second Street in Coudersport.
According to First Assistant Chief Bryan Phelps, the homeowner had placed ashes from the wood stove in a five gallon plastic bucket on the front porch and a breeze fanned the ashes causing them to ignite.
The flames spread up the siding and decking and were spotted by Steve Kelly who notified 9-1-1.
Firefighters Kyle Eckert and Larry Beldin quickly arrived on the scene and began extinguishing the flames. 18 firefighters arrived on scene with four pieces of equipment and the situation was quickly brought under control.
Damage has been estimated to be about $1000.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 08:37:00 PM 0 comments
Rotary Looking For Host Families For Student
The Coudersport Rotary Club is looking for host families for a 17 year old boy from the Dominican Republic who will be spending the next school year attending a Potter County school.
Jonathan Sanchez is active in sports, particularly basketball and soccer and plans to study business administration in college.
Families interested in hosting Sanchez are encouraged to contact Potter County Judge John Leete in the court house, 274-9720.
The host family provides room and board; the local Rotary club provides spending money and Rotary International provides health insurance.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 08:33:00 PM 0 comments
Structure Fire Reported In Wellsville
Wellsville is reporting a working structure fire on East State Street in the village.
John Anderson filed this report on the Daily Reporter website At 9:40 PM:
The Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to this fire on East State Street in the village Thursday night. The home appeared to have a lot of damage upstairs and down. Check the website for more photos.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 08:06:00 PM 0 comments
PPL Wants To Raise Natural Gas Rates By 1/3
Lock Haven Express
ALLENTOWN — PPL Gas Utilities is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a 30.4 percent increase on the total monthly gas bill for an average residential customer.According to the PPL release, the utility is proposing the increase, effective Dec. 1, as a result of "significantly higher natural gas costs throughout the nation.
If the rate request is approved by the PUC, the total monthly bill for a typical residential customer using 7 dekatherms of natural gas will increase from $115.78 to $150.96.
The total bill of typical commercial and industrial customers would increase by 37.5 percent and 40.2 percent respectively.
The PUC reviews and approves gas cost rates for Pennsylvania's natural gas utilities annually. PPL Gas Utilities' preliminary request is based on current and projected natural gas prices and could change, depending on what happens to natural gas prices before the PUC rules on the request in November.
"We understand that high energy prices place a heavy burden on our customers and on the communities we serve," said Bob Geneczko, president of PPL Gas Utilities. "Although we try to shield our customers as much as possible from rising costs, we are faced with significant increases in costs to buy natural gas from our suppliers."
PPL Gas Utilities does not produce its own natural gas and makes no profit from any price increases. Its business is delivering natural gas to its 76,000 customers through the company's network of pipelines. It purchases gas for customers from a variety of suppliers and passes through the cost of those purchases without markup.
There are two major components of a customer's gas bill. The largest component is the pass-through charge for the gas itself, which represents about 69 percent of the monthly bill. The second component, PPL Gas Utilities' charge for delivery, accounts for about 31 percent of the bill.
According to the release, to help reduce the effects of rising natural gas prices on customers, PPL monitors prices daily and purchases supplies at the lowest available price. It also purchases gas during warm-weather months, when demand and prices are lower. The gas can then be stored underground for use in the winter.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 04:57:00 PM 0 comments
Adelphia Victims Can Get Some Restitution
WESB News: 05/01/08 - Adelphia Victims Can Recover Losses
Victims of securities fraud committed at Adelphia Communications can ask for restitution to recover some of their financial losses, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
More than $700 million in criminal forfeitures were made to the government as a result of the case, which will be distributed to victims of the fraud. Petitions must be submitted by July 16 to qualify for a distribution from the Adelphia Victim Fund. For more information, visit Adelphia Victim Fund
- B. Jones said...
maybe we can can get the rest of our money from the bush administration who started these trumped up charges to cover up their enron and halliburton buddies schrades!Did they really get justice for the people or just ruin a good thing! The local economy of the Coudersport based cable giant is devestated and an 80 year old patriarch is sitting in prison the rest of his life! I feel so much better now!! Not!! The Bush-Chaney era should be remembered for $4.oo a gallon gas and "do as I say , not as I do attitude! Thank you my corrupt government for saving me from the Rigas family?????????!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:43:00 PM EDT
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 04:40:00 PM 1 comments
Commissioners To Hold Town Meeting In Galeton Tonight
The Potter County Commissioners will hold another one of their Town Meetings tonight at the Galeton School at 7:00 PM. Persons from the Galeton Area are invited to attend and express any concerns they may have about Potter County.
This is a continuing outreach of the Potter County Commissioners to touch base with the residents of Potter County. They are anxious to listen to your cares and concerns.
Another Town Meeting will be held on May 8th at the Northern Potter School at 7:00 PM. for residents in that area of the county.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 02:40:00 PM 0 comments
Residents And County Leaders Gather For National Day Of Prayer
All three Potter County Commissioners were in attendance
this noon as leaders observed National Day Of Prayer with
prayer at the gazebo at the Potter County Courthouse square.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 02:02:00 PM 0 comments
PA Troopers To Do Statewide Truck Checks
Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a statewide enforcement campaign in May to promote commercial vehicle driver compliance with seat belt and drivers' hours of service regulations, Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller announced.
As part of the Commercial Vehicle SAFE (Seatbelt and Fatigue Enforcement) Driver Enforcement effort, each state police troop will use trained motor carrier personnel to conduct motor carrier inspections aimed at identifying fatigued commercial vehicle drivers and those not wearing their seat belts, Miller said.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 01:59:00 PM 0 comments
National Day Of Prayer At Noon and 7:00 pm
There will be a National Day of Prayer held at noon in the gazebo at the Coudersport Courthouse Square, and at 7 p.m. at the Coudersport High School.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 11:21:00 AM 0 comments
Steiner To Lead Prayer For Emergency Responders
National Day Of Prayer
On Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 19:00 hrs (7pm) there is going to be a gathering at the Coudersport High School for the National Day of Prayer. Traditionally, a gathering is held at noon at the Courthouse square.
This year, Pastors throughout Potter County got together and decided to hold a gathering in the evening, for the entire county. They are planning on holding this evening gathering every year, with this being the first one.
During this gathering, there is going to be many speakers, who will be talking and praying for different groups in our county. I have been asked to speak and pray for the emergency / first responders in our County.
I am asking that anyone or department that is available to be at the Coudersport High School for this gathering. I possible, please come in uniform. I would like to have an overwhelming representation of the emergency responders from Potter County.
I am also opening this invitation up to any emergency responders from outside our county to attend also. If you can, please confirm your attendance by e-mail or phone call to the Potter County EMA office.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on my cell phone.
Thank you
James P. Steiner
Emergency Management Coordinator
Potter County Dept. of Emergency Services
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 09:51:00 AM 0 comments
Potter-Tioga Maple Festival This Friday & Saturday
There will be vendors on the courthouse square and a Kiddie Carnival and games from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; a live demonstration of the "Sugar Shanty", "Maple Products", Displays and Sales and music at the gazebo will begin at 11 a.m. The Pet Parade will begin at 6 p.m. with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the festival begins with a Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coudersport Consistory. There will be vendors, food, crafts, kiddie carnival and games, Sugar Shanty demonstrations throughout the day. The Fine Arts Council will have an Art Show at the Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the Arden Burdick Car Display begins at 10 a.m. to Noon for registrations and judging to begin at 1 p.m.
Registration for the Great American Red Cross Duck Race will be held at the Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The race will begin at the CARP Park and finish at the Coudersport Firehall. Tours of the C & PA Caboose will begin at 10 a.m.; a Library Great American Used Book Sale will be held at the Coudersport Library on Park Avenue; Tours of Potter County Historical Society and the Robert Merten 2nd Annual "Circle of Fifths" music award competition is scheduled for Saturday.
The Maple Sweetheart final judging will be held at the gazebo at 1 p.m. and the Maple Festival Sweetheart Parade will begin at 3 p.m. with awards following parade.
Closeout of the 2-day event will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the 4th Annual Potter-Tioga "Maple Festival Idol" Karaoke Contests. Youth Idol Contest begins at 5 p.m., followed by the Adult Idol Contest.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 08:35:00 AM 0 comments
Area Obituaries
SHINGLEHOUSE — Paul E. Meacham, 83, of Olean, N.Y., formerly of Coudersport, died Tuesday (April 29, 2008), in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, N.Y. after a long illness. Arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.
Theresa Cummins-Bottorf, 46, of Route 44, Conesville, formerly of Bradford, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. Arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
SHINGLEHOUSE — Robert Arthur Partridge, 95, of Shinglehouse, formerly a longtime resident of Coudersport, died Wednesday (April 30, 2008) in Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., after suffering a severe stroke on Sunday in his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/01/2008 08:16:00 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
PA Senate Votes To Block Robocalls
WESB News: 04/30/08 - Political Robocalls Could be Blocked
Pennsylvanians could have fewer dinnertime interruptions and automatic political messages waiting on their answering machines under a bill approved by the state Senate on Wednesday.
The measure would allow people to block automatic telephone calls, or "robocalls," by political campaigns, parties and organizations.
The bill, which passed 48-1, now goes to the House of Representatives, where similar measures are awaiting a vote. If the Senate bill is acted on soon enough, it could be in effect in time for the November general election.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 08:17:00 PM 0 comments
Potter Leader-Enterprise Goes To $1.25 This Week
The Potter Leader-Enterprise went up to $1.25 this week on the newsstands, joining increases in some of the daily papers recently. As with everything else, gas, groceries, health insurance, heating oil, etc., you can only eat so many increases in expenses before you have to give in and ask for more money.
Before one complains, you only need to look at some of the other weekly papers in and out of the area to realize that the Potter Leader-Enterprise is an exceptionally outstanding weekly newspaper. It has traditionally outshone most of the weekly print newspapers anywhere in the state, both in content and in the investigative reporting done by it's journalists.
At $1.25 it's still a great bargain. Keep up the great work.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 05:46:00 PM 0 comments
This Killer Looks Familiar--Emerald Ash Borer
Have you seen this killer?
Emerald Ash Borer--Killer of Ash trees
Spread by the transportation of firewood
Photo by David Cappaert, Michigan State University, United States
- Anonymous said...
I saw one of these critters setting on my porch steps one day last week when I went out for the mail along Rt. 144. I didn't know what it was at the time, but it was a pretty color. Then it flew away. Have they been reported in our area?
Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:38:00 PM EDT
- Solomon's words for the wise said...
I think it is supposed to be confined to the 4 counties in the Southwestern part of the state. I burn wood and I believe I saw this bug in my garden last fall in Roulette. It may have spread farther than the experts know.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 8:51:00 PM EDT
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 05:02:00 PM 2 comments
WFRM Calendar of Events
May 1
There will be a National Day of Prayer held at noon in the gazebo at the Coudersport Courthouse Square, and at 7 p.m. at the Coudersport High School.
May 2 (cancellation)
The Potter County Special Olympic Field and Track Meet scheduled for May 2 is cancelled due to construction at the CARP field.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 04:46:00 PM 0 comments
Mile-a-Minute Plant Targeted For Eradication
The State Agriculture Department says Mile-a-Minute, an invasive, noxious vine that can kill other plants, is being targeted for removal this summer near Sinnemahoning State Park in Potter and Cameron counties.
Mile-a-Minute can kill native plants, depriving them of sunlight by rapidly growing over them. Mile-a-Minute is a state noxious weed regulated by the Pennsylvania Noxious Weed Control Law. Mile-a-Minute, or Polygonum perfoliatum, is native to Asia. The plant has a reddish stem armed with downward pointing, sharp hooks or barbs, also found on the underside of its light green triangular leaves. While not poisonous to humans, the barbs can tear clothing and cut the skin.
Photo from Wickipedia
Wearing gloves is recommended when handling the weed. The weed first was introduced to southeastern Pennsylvania in the 1940's, where it is now widespread. The seeds were likely transported to the Sinnemahoning State Park and north to Costello, Pa., by water, migrating birds or other wildlife.
Property owners can hand-pull any vines discovered this summer to help limit its spread. Hand-removal, chemical-spraying or mowing of the vines before setting fruit is critical to preventing seed dispersal by birds and water. It may take several years of treatment to eliminate the weed completely.
Last summer, the Department of Agriculture and volunteers from the other organizations conducted a "weed walk" to determine the severity of the infestation along Route 872 and the first fork of the Sinnemahoning Creek.
This year, the agriculture department hired Cameron County resident Jim Zoschg to help slow the spread and eradicate the weed from private land in the Sinnemahoning Valley.
From April 14 – Aug. 29, Zoschg will travel in a white Dodge truck with state tags along Route 872, beginning at the northern edge of Sinnemahoning State Park and continuing through Costello.
To report this vine, or for assistance in controlling it on their property, landowners should contact Zoschg at 570-417-2661 or 814-486-0705. If property owners have already signed a consent-to-spray form and Mile-a-Minute weed is on their property, Zoschg can aid with the necessary steps to destroy the weed, which may involve mowing the weed before it produces seeds.
The Bucktail Watershed Association is also planning educational outreach efforts this summer relating to Mile-a-Minute. Todd Deluccia, Cameron County Watershed specialist, will work with Zoschg to remove the vine. Deluccia can be contacted at 814-486-9354.
Additionally, the Sinnemahoning State Park began implementing a management plan for the infestation in the park in 2006 and will continue the effort through this year. Anyone interested in volunteering with the park should contact Lisa Bainey or Jackie Flynn at 814-647-8401.
For more information about noxious weeds in Pennsylvania, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and click on "Animal and Plant Health," or contact Melissa Bravo at (717) 787-7204.Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 04:42:00 PM 0 comments
Genesee Teen Injured In Crash On Route 449
Injuries were also reported for a Genesee teenager after a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Route 449 about a half mile north of the Whitney Road in Genesee Township.
Troopers said 17 year old Zachery Monroe became distracted and allowed his Chevrolet Blazer to head toward some guardrails on the east side. When he jerked the wheel to the left to correct, the vehicle crossed to the other side and struck an embankment, then spun around counter clockwise and struck a tree.
Monroe was taken to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He's facing summary traffic violations.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 04:39:00 PM 0 comments
40 Foot Ladder Stolen From Cooney Hollow
The theft of a 40 ft. fiberglass ladder from a location on Cooney Hollow Road in Portage Township sometime between April 12 and this past Sunday is being investigated by troopers locally.
The orange colored ladder belonged to Kevin Major and is valued at $500.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 04:38:00 PM 0 comments
Jessica Songster New Potter County Assistant District Attorney
Pictured is Jessica Songster (L), new Potter County
Assistant district Attorney & Dawn Fink (R), Potter
County District Attorney.
She will also continue part-time in private practice, affiliated with the Coudersport law firm of Acker and Larsen.
Songster fills a vacancy created when former Assistant DA Mary Morris resigned late last year.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 03:25:00 PM 0 comments
Rep. Causer Posts Local Hours
Additional Office Hours
Outreach Office Hours
for May
Borough Office
Or call toll-free 1-866-437-8181, visit my Web site at www.RepCauser.com or e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 02:39:00 PM 0 comments
Structure Fire Reported On East 2nd Street-Coudersport
Coudersport Fire Department has been dispatched to a report of a structure fire at the Cobb residence at 1279 E. 2nd Street in Sweden Valley where a passerby reported seeing flames on the porch. An early report from the scene reported nothing showing. Coudersport command reported fire out at 1:16 pm.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 12:58:00 PM 0 comments
National Fuel Raising Gas Rates Tomorrow
WESB News: 04/30/08 - National Fuel Bills Going Up Tomorrow
Natural gas bills are going up by about 5 percent starting tomorrow.
National Fuel says the monthly bill of a typical residential customer will go up from 123-25 to 129-83.
Nancy Taylor with National Fuel says one of the reasons for the increase is that the company is forecasting higher natural gas costs in the coming months.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 12:28:00 PM 0 comments
Roulette Township Gets It On As Weather Gets Nicer
Roulette Township worker Kevin Bisher cleans up around
the Roulette recreation and skate park. The park is a
popular attraction as the weather improves.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 12:08:00 PM 0 comments
Kellie Tingley Recognized At Hilbert College Banquet
HAMBURG, NY – Members of Hilbert College's NCAA Division III athletic programs were recognized Tuesday night at the college's annual athletic banquet.
Special recognition of Hilbert's four newest members of Chi Alpha Sigma followed with presentations of pins and medallions. The National College Athlete Honor Society for junior and senior student-athletes carrying a grade point average of 3.4 or higher recognized junior Jennifer Wade (Buffalo, NY/Mt. Mercy) and seniors Katrina Galofaro (Dunkirk, NY/Silver Creek), Kellie Tingley (Coudersport, PA/Coudersport), Kaitlyn Miller and Kyle Hiscock.
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17 Yr. Old Charged With Threats At Northern Potter
Star Gazette Updates:
A 17-year-old boy is charged with making terroristic threats and harassment following an incident at Northern Potter High School on Monday afternoon.
According to a press release from state police at Coudersport, the boy, a student at the school, made numerous threats toward a teacher and the school. The threats were made in the presence of the teacher and classmates, the release stated.
The boy is from Westfield and will be charged in Juvenile Court.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/30/2008 10:48:00 AM 0 comments
Daily Reporter Details Stabbing At Derby
John Anderson, reporter for the Wellsville Daily Reporter ,details more of the stabbing incident at the fishing derby in an article today in the Daily Reporter.
The man who was stabbed during an altercation at Island Park is recovering today in Strong Memorial and is expected to talk to Wellsville Village Police today. More
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Three Injured In Early Morning Crash In Shinglehouse
WESB News: 04/30/07 - DUI Crash in Sharon Township Overnite
A one vehicle accident early this morning sent three men to local hospitals.
State Police say a truck operated by 19 year-old Jeremiah Asper of Lock Haven went out of control and struck a tree on Sunny Side Road in Sharon township.
There were two passengers in the Asper truck, 24 year-old Adam Simpson and 24 year-old Travis Wackwitz, both of Shinglehouse.
Police have charged Asper with DUI.
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Let It Go...
There are people who can walk away from you. When people can walk away from you: let them walk.Don't try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. When people can walk away from you, let them walk.
Read the rest of this good advice on Mandy Knapp's blog "Going Off On A Rant". Mandy blogs from Port Allegany, PA. Solomon's words has added her blog to our favorite links on the right hand side of the page.
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Time Warner To Spin Off Cable Business
The Associated Press is reporting this morning that Time Warner, Inc. will spin off it's cable business as a separate entity.
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Economic Stimulus Payment Dates Announced
Stimulus Payment Schedule | |
Direct Deposit | |
Last 2 SSN Digits | Payment Transmission Date |
00-20 | April 28 |
21-75 | May 9 |
76-99 | May 16 |
Paper Checks | |
00-09 | May 9 |
10-18 | May 23 |
19-25 | May 30 |
26-38 | June 6 |
39-51 | June 13 |
52-63 | June 20 |
64-75 | June 27 |
76-87 | July 4 |
88-99 | July 11 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Potter County Human Services To Stay In Roulette
"County Owns Roulette Building Free And Clear"
The Potter County Commissioners, during their regular meeting last Thursday, formally announced that Potter County Human Services will not be moving to the Gunsburger Annex, the former Adelphia School Building on North Main Street in Coudersport.
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During a regular meeting in late February or early March, the commissioners seemed to back away from moving Human Services to the building donated by Time-Warner, as had been planned by the previous Board.
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When questioned by WFRM on April 14, Chairman Morley said no plans had been made and that the commissioners were waiting for a report from LaBella and Associates, the firm they had hired to review the space available and requirements.
The commissioners did acknowledge that they had discussed an Alternative Education program with the county's school superintendents and said the program might be located in the building along with county offices.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 08:08:00 PM 0 comments
Free Parking In Downtown Coudersport
The Chamber of Commerce announces
that the parking in the metered spots in
downtown Coudersport will be free while
the detour on Route 6 is in effect.
The Chamber thanks the Coudersport Borough Council for considering the
request from the Chamber.
The Chamber of Commerce has also contracted for billboards on the east and west sides of Coudersport encouraging motorists to visit historic downtown Coudersport.
Local photographer Curt Weinhold has donated the use of one of his photographs of the downtown for these billboards.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 08:04:00 PM 0 comments
Rep. Causer Announces Senior Center Grants
WESB News: 04/29/08 - 10 Senior Centers Get Grant Money
Ten local senior centers will share a 50 thousand dollar state grant that they can spend on what they identify as their greatest need.
Some plan to make improvements to their facilities while others will purchase equipment to help them better meet the needs of their senior clients.
State Representative Marty Causer made the announcement this afternoon at the Bradford Senior Center. He says senior centers meet a variety of needs for area seniors, including providing nutritious meals, offering informative sessions on issues of interest to older Pennsylvanians and presenting a variety of social and recreational activities.
The senior centers receiving grants are Bradford, Smethport, Port Allegany, Eldred, Emporium, Driftwood, Coudersport, Galeton, Ulysses and Oswayo Valley.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 07:48:00 PM 0 comments
First Annual Night Of Entertainment Wednesday In Coudersport
The First Annual Night of Entertainment, sponsored by Christ Episcopal Church, will be held at the Episcopal Church in Coudersport at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30.
The program will feature Essence of Motion Dance Studio Students; North Country Voices & Second Chances; Organ Music by Rosemary Wells; Strings N" Things; Don Vought Music Studio Students; and the Christ Church Choir with the Youth Choir.
Admission is free!
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 01:18:00 PM 0 comments
Port Allegany Woman Jailed For Bad Checks
Wellsville Village Police, with the assistance of the New York State Police arrested Linda M. Atwater, 46, of Port Allegany Pa., Thursday on two arrest warrants.
Atwater allegedly issued bad checks to two businesses.
She was remanded to the Allegany County Jail in lieu of $500 bail. Atwater is due to appear Tuesday in court.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 01:03:00 PM 0 comments
Police Reports
Coudersport, Pa.-based
State Police
Troopers report a person(s) broke into a shed at a residence on Loucks Mills Road, town not reported, between April 6 and Friday. The carburator was taken off an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Anyone with information on the incident should call troopers at (814) 274-8690.
Troopers reported Sunday Galeton, Pa., woman complained of chest pains after an accident at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Route 6, Ulysses. Sharon E. Stone, 53, steered left to avoid a deer that ran onto the lane. The vehicle hit the median and she lost control of it, causing the vehicle to strike an embankment. She was taken to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. No more information on her condition was available Monday. No charges were reported.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 01:00:00 PM 0 comments
Potter County Unemployment Rate Down Slightly
Potter County's unemployment rate for March of 7.8% was down slightly from February's 8.2% and March 2007 at 8.6%.
Jobs remained the same at 7100 in the county, and unemployed the same at 600. The number of the labor force declined 200 compared to February, which set the county's labor force at 7600.
Pennsylvania's rate was 4.9% and US was 5.1%.
For complete statistics on Potter County jobs click here.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 10:16:00 AM 0 comments
A Preview Of Stories In This Week's Potter Leader-Enterprise
By Donald Gilliland
This week's Leader-Enterprise will include a special
focus on the Maple Festival with profiles of all the
candidates for Maple Sweetheart, a complete listing of
all the events planned for the weekend and a story
about the local maple industry and the 2008 sugar
season. The Maple Festival represents the conjunction
of Potter County's two largest industries: agriculture
and tourism. And it's not a new invention - we've been
doing our own form of eco-tourism around the maple
industry here for over 40 years!
On the hard-news side, we'll be looking at how the
recent downturn in the stock market could have a
direct negative impact on the county budget and local
taxes. I'm still gathering the historical data, but
there's no question the first quarter of 2008 was the
worst in years for the county's retirement fund, which
lost nearly half a million dollars in just the last
three months. Why is that important? If the fund does
not meet its actuarial goals, the county is required
to pay the difference. If the downturn continues, that
could put a major unanticipated dent in the county
budget, in turn making a tax increase more likely. At
the very least it could eliminate the "surplus" left
from the previous board in one fell swoop, putting the
county back onto a shoe-string.
We will also have an interview with the county's
newly-appointed Assistant District Attorney, an
outline of the commissioners' plans for the new annex
building and an analysis of the primary election
And of course, we'll have the most comprehensive
coverage of local high school sports of any newspaper
in the area. Neil Linderman does yeoman's work at our
sports desk every week, and all our local high school
athletes benefit. Ten years ago this week, we had one
page of sports and one page of outdoor news. This week
there will be four pages of local sports and five of
outdoor news.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 4/29/2008 09:10:00 AM 0 comments
Hidden Veterans Benefit Discovered
Hidden veterans benefit discovered
The over-65 and now disabled wartime veteran may qualify for much-needed money to pay for medical bills.
Williamsport attorneys Julieanne E. Steinbacher and Adrianne J. Stahl and long-term care planners Lisa M. Barner and Tammy Zilske are graduates of the Veterans Benefit Institute recently held in Chicago.
This three-day intensive program was attended by elder law attorneys from across the country. Elder law is legal advocacy devoted to the issues of aging and long-term care. VA benefits, estate planning, tax planning, Medicare/Medicaid, and disability law are within the elder law focus.
The staff of Steinbacher, Sholder & Stahl can advise wartime veterans, over-65, on how to obtain up to $1,842 per month. Homebound veterans needing in-home health care may qualify for up to $1,427 per month. Even the surviving spouse of a wartime veteran may qualify for long-term care cost dollars. The VA may pay a surviving spouse who needs regular "aid and attendance" up to $998 per month. Williamsport Sun Gazette.
- Anonymous said...
There are alot of elderly veterans in the area that could use this help. Do you have a contact phone number to get more information?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:48:00 PM EDT
- I have added a link to the law firm's web page for further information. Jim
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LAWRENCEVILLE -- Gwinnett investigators believe the crash that killed two Flowery Branch men early Sunday morning may have been the result of racing.
Paul Keys III, 23, and 19-year-old Shawn Keys died in the fiery crash just inside the Gwinnett County line on Interstate 985.
According to a witness, a Chevrolet truck driven by a Hispanic man was speeding southbound, "possibly engaged in some form of race," with the Honda CRX driven by Paul Keys.
Officers responding to the scene just before 2 a.m. found the Keys' vehicle engulfed in flames and the two men dead.
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Josiah Quincy House
Josiah Quincy House
The Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Massachusetts
Location | Quincy, Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 42°16′18″N 71°0′53″W / 42.27167°N 71.01472°WCoordinates: 42°16′18″N 71°0′53″W / 42.27167°N 71.01472°W |
Built | 1770 |
Architect | Pierce,Deacon Edward |
Architectural style | Georgian |
Governing body | Private |
NRHP Reference # | 76000285[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 28, 1976 |
Designated NHL | September 25, 1997 |
The Josiah Quincy House /ˈkwɪnzi/, located at 20 Muirhead Street in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, was the country home of Revolutionary War soldier Colonel Josiah Quincy I, the first in a line of six illustrious Josiah Quincys that included three Boston mayors and a president of Harvard University.
Having inherited the land from father Edmund, Josiah built his mansion on a 200-acre (81 ha) farm called the "Lower Farm," which had been in the family since 1635.[2] The house was built in 1770 and was originally surrounded by fields and pasture overlooking Quincy Bay. It is constructed with an unusual hipped monitor roof, the oldest known example of this roof style to survive from the original colonies, and includes a Chinese fretwork balustrade and classical portico. Its attic contains four small rooms for servants, one with a fireplace.
During the American Revolution, Quincy aided General George Washington by observing the British fleet in Boston Harbor from his attic windows. He scratched on a pane of glass in the attic, "October 10, 1775 Governor Gage saild for England with a fair wind." That glass pane has been preserved and now on view in the front hall.
The house is now owned by Historic New England, a non-profit historical organization, and is open only four Saturdays a year and by special appointment. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997 for its architectural significance and for its association with the Quincy family.[3]
See also[edit]
- Josiah Quincy Mansion
- Dorothy Quincy House
- Quincy family
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Quincy, Massachusetts
Notes and references[edit]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ^ Information provided by the Eastern Nazarene College, History of the Babcock Arboretum, published in 2003, written by Gerry Wood, founder. Found in the Nease Library, Reference Section.
- ^ "NHL nomination for Josiah Quincy House" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
External links[edit]
- Josiah Quincy House Website
- Eastern Nazarene College history class project on the Josiah Quincy House. Includes an extensive bibliography; maps, prints, and photos; links; and more.
- Houses completed in 1770
- Historic house museums in Massachusetts
- National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts
- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
- Quincy family homestead
- Museums in Quincy, Massachusetts
- Houses in Quincy, Massachusetts
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even from the one I love?
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Wismar | ||
Market Square with the waterworks from 1602 (Wasserkunst), landmark of Wismar
Coordinates: 53°54′N 11°28′E / 53.900°N 11.467°ECoordinates: 53°54′N 11°28′E / 53.900°N 11.467°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | |
District | Nordwestmecklenburg | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Thomas Beyer (SPD) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 41.36 km2 (15.97 sq mi) | |
Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 42,219 | |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 23952, 23966, 23968, 23970 | |
Dialling codes | 03841 | |
Vehicle registration | HWI | |
Website | http://www.wismar.de |
Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar | |
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iv |
Reference | 1067 |
UNESCO region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2002 (26th Session) |
Wismar (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪsmaʁ]) is a port and hanseatic city in Northern Germany on the Baltic Sea, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is located about 45 km (28 mi) east of Lübeck, 30 km (19 mi) north of Schwerin, and is part of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. Its natural harbour, located in the Bay of Wismar, is well-protected by a promontory. The population was 42,219 in 2013. It is the capital of the district of Nordwestmecklenburg since the September 2011 district reforms.
A unique representative of the Hanseatic League city type, with its Brick Gothic constructions and many patrician gable houses, Wismar has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2002, together with the historical core of Stralsund.
Founded by the Polabians as Vishemir[2] and later settled by the Germans, Wismar is said to have received its civic rights in 1229, and came into the possession of Mecklenburg in 1301. In 1259 it had entered a pact with Lübeck and Rostock, in order to defend itself against the numerous Baltic sea pirates. This developed into the Hanseatic League. During the 13th and 14th centuries it was a flourishing Hanseatic town, with important woollen factories. Though a plague carried off 10,000 of the inhabitants in 1376, the town seems to have remained tolerably prosperous until the 16th century.
Under Swedish rule[edit]
Under the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 Wismar passed into the possession of Sweden, with a ruling house from which it acquired its name. Through Wismar and the other dominions in the Holy Roman Empire, the Swedish monarchs in their roles as princes, or Reichsfürsten, took part in the Imperial Diets. From 1653 it was the seat of the highest court for that part of Sweden. In 1803 Sweden pledged both town and lordship to Mecklenburg for 1,258,000 Riksdaler, reserving, however, the right of redemption after 100 years. In view of this contingent right of Sweden, Wismar was not represented at the diet of Mecklenburg until 1897. In 1903 Sweden finally renounced its claims on the town. Wismar still retains a few relics of its old liberties, including the right to fly its own flag.
Modern times[edit]
At the turn of the 19th century the most important manufacturing industries of Wismar were iron, machinery, paper, roofing-felt and asphalt. There was also considerable trade, especially by sea, in exports including grain, oil-seeds and butter, and the imports coal, timber and iron. The harbour was deep enough to admit vessels of 5 m draught, and permitting large steamers to unload along its quays. Wismar was the location of the Norddeutsche Dornier-Werke aviation plant and railway factories. Throughout World War II Wismar was heavily damaged by Allied air raids. At the end of the war in Europe, as the line of contact between Soviet and other Allied armies formed, Wismar was captured by the British 6th Airborne Division on May 2, 1945. [3] On 7 May 1945 General Montgomery and Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky met in Wismar, Marshal Rokossovsky inspected British troops of the 6th Airborne Division. On July 1, 1945, due to the agreements of the Yalta Conference making Wismar a part of the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany, the British troops departed as Soviet troops entered.
The town features heavily in the book 13 - Lucky For Some, which is about the history of the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion. There are many then and now photographs as well as maps and diagrams of battles that took place in the region.[4]
Main sights[edit]
The centre of the old town is the huge Market Place, one of the largest in northern Germany (10,000 square metres), surrounded by elegant buildings with styles ranging from 14th-century North German Gothic to 19th-century Romanesque revival to Art Nouveau. The square's focal point is the Wasserkunst, an elaborate wrought-iron fountain imported from Holland in 1602. The northern side of the square is occupied by the Town Hall, built in neoclassical style in 1817–1819. Another notable building in the square is an ancient Gothic warehouse called Alter Schwede (The Old Swede), erected around 1380.
The 80 m high tower church of St Mary (Marienkirche) is the only remainder of the original Brick Gothic edifice, built in the first half of the 13th century. It suffered heavy damage in World War II, and was deliberately destroyed in 1960 under the East German Communist government.
The church of St Nicholas (Nikolaikirche), built in 1381–1460, with very lofty vaulting, together with the Marienkirche, are regarded as good examples of the influence exercised in these northern provinces by the large church of St Mary in Lübeck.
The elegant cruciform church of St George (St Georgen-Kirche) dates from the first half of the 13th century. It was heavily damaged in World War II and repaired during 1990–2010.
The Fürstenhof, at one time a ducal residence, and later occupied by the municipal authorities, is a richly decorated specimen of the Italian early Renaissance style. Built in 1552–1565, it was restored in 1877–1879. The "Old School", dating from about 1300, has been restored. The town hall, rebuilt in 1829, contains a collection of pictures. The main gallery for fine arts is the Municipal Gallery "Baumhaus" located in the old harbour area of Wismar.
Notable people from Wismar[edit]
- Klaus Störtebeker (c. 1360–1401), privateer
- Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (1557–1631), queen of Denmark
- Bernhard Latomus (1560–1613), historian
- Daniel Georg Morhof (1639–1691), historian
- Joachim Gerstenbüttel (c. 1650–1721), composer
- Johan Carl Wilcke (1732–1796), physicist.
- Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann (1785–1860), historian, statesman
- Friedrich Bernhard Christian Maassen (1823–1900), law professor
- Gottlob Frege (1848–1925), mathematician, philosopher, logician
- Marie Musaeus Higgins (1855–1926), founder of Musaeus College, Colombo
- Wilhelm Müller-Wismar (1881–1916), ethnographer and traveler
- Harald Weinrich (b. 1927), German classical scholar; scholar of Romance philology and philosopher; emeritus professor of the Collège de France, where he held the chair of Romance literature from 1992 to 1998
- Joachim Streich (b. 1951), former East German footballer
Wismar in art and literature[edit]
- The setting (renamed "Wisborg") of the 1922 vampire movie Nosferatu.
- The setting of Werner Herzog's 1979 remake Nosferatu, Phantom der Nacht.
International relations[edit]
Twin towns – Sister cities[edit]
Wismar is twinned with:
Brick Gothic Wassertor (Water Gate)
Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design
The "Poeler Kogge Wissemara" (Poel Cog), a replica of a historical Hanseatic sailing vessel, the cog
The town of Wismar with St. Nicholas Church and windmills in background
A stone-paved old town street in Wismar, leading down to the old harbour area.
See also[edit]
- State Museum of Technology outside of Wismar.
- ^ "Bevölkerungsstand der Kreise, Ämter und Gemeinden in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 31.12.2013". Statistisches Amt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (in German). 23 September 2014.
- ^ The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979), V. 5
- ^ http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/USA-E-Last/USA-E-Last-19.html, page 464
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/1482029162
- ^ "Aalborg Twin Towns". Europeprize.net. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ "Våra vänorter". kalmar.se. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Wismar". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
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Walker's tax cut spreads the wealth
Often, when government enacts an ostensibly neutral law, it ends up affecting some groups disproportionately. If President Barack Obama were to ban cheese throughout America, it would hurt Wisconsin, the state that happens to supply 25% of it to the nation. A tax on beards would devastate the National Society of Abraham Lincoln Impersonators. A law eliminating the use of bad metaphors would hit lumpy newspaper columnists like a 25-pound sack of banana peels.
Similarly, sometimes uniform government benefits can be distributed unequally. Last week, the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families complained that a new income tax cut proposed by Gov. Scott Walker was unequally distributed, in that families making over $90,000 per year would receive over half the tax cut. The liberal-leaning WCCF wanted to quickly throw a wet blanket on Walker's good news, arguing that the right people aren't getting enough of the benefits of the tax reduction.
But these analyses - intended to stoke the embers of class animosity - lack important context. Naturally, any uniform income tax relief is going to automatically benefit those who pay the most to the government. Wisconsin's top 3% of taxpayers pay nearly 30% of the state's income taxes; its top 15% pay 55% of the state's income taxes. If you want a big tax cut in Wisconsin, it would be hard to achieve it without sending at least some money back to these individuals.
On the other end of the spectrum, it would be mathematically difficult to give a tax cut to individuals who pay very little in taxes. Wisconsin tax filers earning below $40,000 make up 51.4% of the state's taxpayers but pay only 8.7% of the state's total taxes.
Despite the arguments to the contrary, Walker attempts to level out this distortion in tax contributions, providing tax rate cuts only to the bottom three income tax brackets. According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, the taxpayers with the largest percentage reduction in taxes under Walker's plan are those making between $20,000 and $50,000, with an average tax reduction of just over 3%.
In fact, once taxpayers reach $30,000 in income, their percentage tax decrease shrinks as their income increases. For instance, those making between $250,000 and $300,000 see their taxes drop only 1.9% - the 35,000 Wisconsin taxpayers making over $300,000 will see their taxes reduced by an average of only 0.57%. (The new lower tax rates apply to income earned up to $214,910 for married filers and $161,180 for single filers. For people above those levels, the lower rates apply for income up to those amounts; then the higher, unchanged rates kick in.)
The real sweet spot for Walker's income tax cut appears to be married couples in which each of the earners makes between $50,000 and $75,000 in income. These middle-income families make up about 22% of married tax filers and receive about 31% of the total benefit among couples filing jointly (or, about $37 million of the total tax cut). These families are hardly living vulgarly opulent lifestyles; a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher married to a City of Milwaukee police officer would fit comfortably in the middle of that range.
And let's face it, a $332.4 million tax cut ($162.3 million in 2013 and $170.1 million in 2014) on a $68 billion budget isn't going to cause the state's economy to erupt like dropping a Mento into a Diet Coke. It's less than one-half of 1% of the total budget, making it a fairly modest proposal. (It is also accompanied by some more general fund tax reductions, including cuts for health savings accounts.)
Had Walker merely given everyone the same percentage income tax cut, the state's wealthy would have gotten back the same proportion they pay in. Yet Walker dialed back his plan, increasing the percentage tax cut for middle-income taxpayers. Analyses that claim his tax cut plan disproportionately benefits the wealthy rely on the fact that high-income earners still pay a great deal more in raw dollars; their problem is with the system as it exists - not with where Walker proposes taking it.
Christian Schneider is a freelance writer from Madison, who also writes The Yankee Review blog as part of Purple Wisconsin at JSOnline.com. Email firstname.lastname@example.com. Twitter: @Schneider_CM
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Ramotar blames hoarders for 'worrying' drop in gold declarations
Gold declarations for the first five months of the year have dropped 20% compared to the same period last year and President Donald Ramotar yesterday sounded the alarm at the "drastic" reduction and hinted that the authorities could go after gold hoarders.
"There has been a drastic reduction in declaration which means that there seems to be a lot of hoarding taking place," the President said, responding to a question from Stabroek News during a news conference at State House yesterday. "That's a very worrying situation at this point in time," he said. Gold prices have fallen recently but Ramotar said that he believes that miners are making money. He said that they are "probably" hoarding and waiting to see if prices go up.
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The Monster 795 is Ducati's made-for-Asia motorcycle.
It's no secret that India's restrictive taxation and import policies act as a barrier for foreign companies to sell their wares here. To bypass this, the company would have to make dedicated and pin-point efforts. Ducati has done precisely that to create the Monster 795.
This street naked motorcycle promises to get you past the weekday grind and the weekend fun trip, all at a cost that makes for the cheapest Ducati in the country. The Rs 5.99 lakh price tag sounds unbelievable and makes you wonder if Ducati have had to cut any corners. What better way than a 180km ride in Thailand to find out?
The Monster family is iconic. The minimal bodywork, the performance-oriented engines and city-ready packaging have won a quarter of a million fans since 1993. Its versatile nature and muscular looks make the Monster a good fit for the Indian market.
The 795 is a hybrid — a combination of two existing Monsters. The chassis of the entry level 696 offers greater convenience for shorter riders, thanks to a seat height that is lower by 30mm. Chrome handlebars (sourced from India) replace the alloy ones on the 796 and are set 20mm higher to make the riding position less aggressive. But when it comes to power, it is the 803cc motor from the Monster 796, with all of its 87 untamed horses, that Ducati considered the right fit.
Design hallmarks
Cast your eyes over the 795 and you know that it is a Monster through and through. The parabola headlamp, the muscular tank, the stepped and floating seat, and the cannon-like exhausts are hallmarks of Ducati's street naked motorcycle range. So, you might wonder, where has Ducati skimped? Apart from using the 696's double-sided alloy swingarm in place of the stylish but expensive single-sided unit of the 796, Ducati hasn't cut any corners. The digital instrument cluster, the suspension and brakes are all the same as those on the 796. The tyres though are smaller, as these have been picked from the 696 parts rack.
The bulk of the price reduction is because the import duty is down from 60 per cent to 10 per cent, under the free-trade regulations. After all it is assembled at Ducati's new plant in Thailand and then exported to India. Don't fret, most of the parts are shipped from Italy to Thailand for assembly and so the 795 lives up to the Ducati standards of fit and quality quite easily.
Straddling the Monster 795, I thumb the starter. The L-twin motor catches immediately and settles into a pulsing idle. The light-action, hydraulic clutch is a pleasant surprise as I shift through the gears and head out of the parking lot. Despite the raised handlebar, the riding position is still quite sporty since the footpegs are positioned quite aggressively. The wide handlebars give a good amount of leverage though.
The Monster puts you at ease instantly; the controls feel familiar and respond to inputs perfectly.
The Monster is meant to be both practical and sporty. Lower in the rev range, the short-stroke motor accelerated in a quick yet measured manner, but once past the 4500rpm mark, a frenetic and addictive edge crept in. The digital rev graph climbs undeterred, ignores the three flashing shift lights and hits the 8500rpm red line in one massive leap.
Performance is solid and you can expect a 0-100kph time of a little over four seconds. The Monster never felt short of breath, with the numbers on the speedo climbing effortlessly when given the slightest chance. Despite lacking a deflector, the wind blast wasn't enough to force us to slow down.
The steering is quick and there's a planted feel around corners that keeps the rider feeling well in control. Even blasting over a choppy stretch of tarmac didn't unsettle the Monster.
However, we did have to tip-toe around the tighter corners. The almost glass-like concrete, the pulsing torque of the V-twin and the factory-fresh, un-scrubbed 120/60x17-inch front and 160/60x17-inch rear Pirelli Angel tyres meant that powering out of these corners required the gentlest of inputs to keep the rear wheel from sliding out. The riding stance makes these fast rides all the more riveting, although long rides take a toll on the lower back.
The appeal of the Monster range lies in its ability to blend performance biking with everyday riding. In our 796 road test (March 2011), we found the 803cc motor to be geared a bit tall and that remains the case with the 795. The Monster 795's engine prefers to be kept buzzing even at low city speeds. Although torque is ample, the power pulses can be discomfiting if ridden at a low rpm. However, the light clutch and the nice, mechanical action of the six-speed gearbox are a pleasure.
On the smooth Thai roads the forks felt pliant and even soaked up the bumps. Manoeuvrability in city traffic was a bit restricted because of the tight lock-to-lock steering movement though. On a narrow road, quite a bit of shuffling back and forth was required to make a simple U-turn.
It's almost impossible to weigh a Ducati purely on merit. Their vividly etched character and sheer brand strength often tips the scale in their favour. But, more often than not, merit alone is enough.
The 795's red-blooded styling, blistering performance and handling prowess are very impressive. However, its poor low-speed manoeuvrability could make it a shade awkward to ride in our traffic-choked cities. Also, Ducati's Indian dealership network and aftersales service and spare parts support need to match the superb product line-up. But, for many riders, the shortcomings would be nothing compared to the dream of owning a Ducati.
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Upconversion emissions from high-energy states of Eu3+ sensitized by Yb3+ and Ho3+ in β-NaYF4 microcrystals under 980 nm excitation |
Optics Express, Vol. 19, Issue 25, pp. 25471-25478 (2011)
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Under 980 nm excitation, multiple ultraviolet and visible upconversion luminescence from Ho3+ and Eu3+ ions were observed in Yb3+/Ho3+/Eu3+ tri-doped NaYF4 microcrystals (MCs). The high-energy states (5H3-7, 5L6, 5D3 and 5D2) of Eu3+ ions could be efficiently populated by two-step energy transfer (ET) processes of Yb → Ho → Eu. Four-, three-, two-photon UC processes of Eu3+ ions were confirmed by the dependence of 5H3-7, 5L6 and 5D0 levels emission intensities on the pumping power.
OCIS Codes
(190.4180) Nonlinear optics : Multiphoton processes
(300.6540) Spectroscopy : Spectroscopy, ultraviolet
ToC Category:
Nonlinear Optics
Original Manuscript: September 13, 2011
Revised Manuscript: November 9, 2011
Manuscript Accepted: November 14, 2011
Published: November 29, 2011
Lili Wang, Zhenyu Liu, Zhe Chen, Dan Zhao, Guanshi Qin, and Weiping Qin, "Upconversion emissions from high-energy states of Eu3+ sensitized by Yb3+ and Ho3+ in β-NaYF4 microcrystals under 980 nm excitation," Opt. Express 19, 25471-25478 (2011)
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Student loans establish long-term relationships with young consumers.
Justice Department says the student loan servicer overcharged military borrowers.
The CFPB claims the tech school helped create a student loan CUSO that fed ELFCU the loans.
Former EVP Patterson will replace Jon Jeffreys, who was named a managing partner at Callahan & Associates and will remain on the CUSO's board.
Cybersecurity, interest rate risk, private student lending and money services businesses are among agency's top exam priorities.
Auto leasing trading site sees student debt hitting auto leasing market.
Student loan providerLendKey, based in New York City, said Dec. 4 it surpassed $500 million in loan volume on its cloud-based technology platform.
New York City-based servicer touts growth of business on its cloud-based platform.
NAFCU, CUNA see minimum direct impact on credit unions but leveling of playing field.
The problem of snowballing student loan debt is well-documented in what seems like a weekly ritual in the media. While it is true that graduates are often left with numerous loans, each with different payment schedules and terms, we hear precious little about solutions.


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even racket means not closed not open. she has continental on right hand. eastern on left. she is right handed player. she can hit ball flat or topspin. she is the number 112 and under player in her district. her age is 10 yrs old. i am her grand pap and also teach tennis. every thing seams perfect when she meets ball. the other pros at the club insist that she change. i am not so sure. thanks for the help. i just want to make the right decision
Here we go. Right hand -- continental grip
Left hand -- Eastern FH
With this combination the racket face should be on the edge (not open, not close) or maybe slightly close by 91 degrees.
If with this grip combination the face of the racket is closed in the backswing this means she is turning her wrists to make this happen. This is an extra thing and must be eliminated.
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