Dear Friend,

In an effort to keep you informed about state and local issues, I have developed this e-newsletter which I will be sending out to residents of the 23rd District. I think it is a fast, convenient and affordable way to get news out to area residents. I hope you find this e-newsletter useful and informative – and if you know of someone else who would like to receive it, please feel free to forward this email.

Student Government Seminar Held; Peggy Madigan Memorial Scholarship Awarded 

Recently, I held a Student Government Seminar in my district for area high school students. I believe one of the best ways to learn about the legislative process is to take part in it and the students who participated did just that. Over 200 students from 16 different high schools throughout the district were able to meet with elected officials, members of the state's executive branch, representatives of special interest groups and members of the news media for a day of panel discussions and providing insights into the workings of state government.

During the seminar, we were also honored to award a $1,000 Peggy Madigan Memorial Scholarship to Kristina Kline, a Hughesville Area High School senior from Muncy. Kristina was chosen from a number of applicants who were required to write an essay describing the community service they have performed and the value that service has added to the community.

Kristina will be attending Penn College in the fall and majoring in general studies.

Montoursville Rotary Club's Community Blood Testing Program

The Montoursville Rotary Club recently announced plans to host their annual AMBA Blood Screening Event on consecutive Saturdays, June 19th and 26th. The event begins at 6:00 AM each morning and lasts until 10:00 AM. Similar to previous years, the screening takes place in the Montoursville Area High School gymnasium located behind the school on Mulberry Street. Parking will be made available in the adjacent lot.

The blood screening tests for coronary, liver and kidney disease as well as anemia and diabetes.  Basic testing costs $40.00 with options for more testing at additional rates:  Prostate Specific Antigen - $25.70; Thyroxine - $11.00; Insure Colon Rectal Kit - $20.00 and Cardio CRP - $27.00.  The club asks that participants either pay cash or provide two checks, one for $35.00 made payable to AMBA Wellness Programs and an additional check for $5.00 to the Montoursville Rotary Club.

To reserve an appointment, call 1-800-234-8888 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM. Please provide your physician's name and address at the time of the call. All optional tests require a separate note from your doctor. The club will provide refreshments throughout both testing days.

Take A Swing Against Breast Cancer

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) and the PA Association of Community Bankers have again teamed up to bring the Home Run Derby event to all 11 minor league baseball stadiums throughout the state. These events, all taking place throughout the month of July, will not only raise funds for the PBCC but will also raise awareness all across Pennsylvania.

If you are interested, opportunities are still available to "take a swing against breast cancer." Teams of four can sign up with a donation of $500. New this year, single batters will be allowed to take a swing with a $125 donation. Each batter will receive an event t-shirt, souvenir team photo and a day of fun!

If you would like to volunteer for this event, go to www.PAHomeRunDerby.org for details on how you can be on the field at your local minor league baseball stadium.

Lackawanna College - Reaching Out to Serve The Educational Needs of Rural Pennsylvania 

As I continue highlighting colleges and universities in the 23rd Senatorial District, this month I wanted to feature Lackawanna College. Originally founded to serve the residents of Lackawanna County, this institution has been reaching out to fill a void in higher education in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.

In May, 1993, Lackawanna College opened the Towanda Center. Currently, there are 170 students enrolled, both part time and full time. Students have the option of 15 Associate degree options in Towanda. The average class size during the Spring Semester of 2009 was approximately 10 people per class. The most popular majors are Business Administration, Accounting, Human Services, Computer Information Services, Criminal Justice, Office Technology and Administration, Medical Office Assistant and Surgical Technology.

Approximately 50 percent of the students attending the Towanda Center are adult, non-traditional students. Most of the students work part time. An increasing number of high school students are beginning to take college classes while attending high school. Lackawanna College has a Dual Enrollment program in place with the Northern Tier Career Center.

Students at the Towanda Center have transferred to many colleges in and out of the immediate area.

In March, 2007, Lackawanna College established a small storefront office to begin reaching out to the residents of Susquehanna County. Today, the New Milford Center is thriving, offering four full Associate degree programs and serving nearly 40 students.

Recently, the New Milford Center moved into a new facility located just off Interstate 81. In addition to degree class offerings, the New Milford Center has a variety of continuing education programs available to local students. Those classes include Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Administrative Professional, Basic Computer Skills and other certificate programs.

With the recent increase in natural gas production, the New Milford Center is establishing a degree in Natural Gas Technology. The goal of this degree is to train individuals to move into supervisory and business positions within the natural gas industry.

If you would like more information on Lackawanna College and its centers in Towanda and New Milford, I would encourage you to visit their website at www.lackawanna.edu.

Senator Yaw's Monthly TV Program Features the Hidden Treasure Of Pure Pennsylvania Maple Syrup

Area residents can get an in-depth look at a local pure Pennsylvania maple syrup commercial producer and see the intricate process it takes to get tree sap out of sugar maple and onto our breakfast plates by watching the May edition of A Conversation With Senator Gene Yaw. This can be done by going to senatorgeneyaw.com and clicking on A Conversation With Senator Gene Yaw on the left side of the screen.

The May program features the Fay family of Big Pond, local maple syrup producers, as they go through the processes and challenges of making this true Pennsylvania gem. Senator Yaw travelled to Northern Bradford County to participate firsthand in the tapping, gathering and boiling of sap from the numerous maple trees in our area to transform it into maple syrup for our tables. He was rewarded for all of this hard work with the annual Pancake Breakfast held by the Big Pond Lions Club as the culmination to the syrup season. Senator Yaw was also able to enjoy the syrup with hundreds of his new closest friends.

A Conversation With Senator Gene Yaw is intended to keep residents of the 23rd Senatorial District informed about state and local issues and to showcase the people, places and communities that make this area so unique. The program airs various times during the month on the following cable outlets:

Future Programming

In the next month or two, I will be featuring shows on the Student Government Seminar at Penn College and the impact the Buggy Heritage Museum of Mifflinburg has on the local economy and our communities. In the meantime, if you want to view any of the shows that have been previously recorded, you may do so by visiting senatorgeneyaw.com. Click on A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw on the left side of the page.
 

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