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Self-advocacy

When seeking professional care, it would be wise to think carefully regarding any procedure that could possibly go south if not performed properly or carefully. I mention this as information and warning for anyone offered treatment for anything which they are not comfortable having completed to be cautious in their action. It would then be extremely wise for them to get a second opinion from another qualified practitioner to verify or exclude the need for the treatment or procedure. The scenario below is an example of a situation that can occur. An individual visited a professional ...

Vallamont Lane

Today Williamsport Streets and Parks paved Westfall Place and Vallamont Lane. They did a great job. Kept us informed as to when they were going to do it and about parking. Answered questions I had as they were working and were informative. I am happy it was done. It will probably make it easier for them come plowing time. I left them know we appreciated the work. Thanks again. GERRY MOYER Williamsport Submitted by Virtual Newsroom

Hope

This word alone seems all inclusive to we human beings. Whether it be groups, corporations or individuals, it relays a variety of meanings, power and truths for those using it. The first thing that comes to mind to me is prayer. If you have an imperative issue on your plate, as a Christian you would ostensibly bring it to the Lord in prayer. You initiated action when you prayed and since Jesus knows your heart, your needs and the details in your mind. Since Jesus hears the prayers of His faithful servants. He answers prayer according to your needs and on time when you best need them. ...

Emergency response time

If you have a 911 emergency, whether it be police, fire, or medical, how long should it take for a response? 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15? I’m sure it varies depending on location and nature of the emergency. What if a water main breaks? One hour and 20 minutes? That’s exactly what happened this past Sunday when a main burst on Vallamont Drive. I’m sure most people, myself included, would find 80 minutes totally unacceptable. But gee, it was a Sunday. OK, there’s a 1 in 7 chance that an infrastructure related problem will happen on a Sunday. I hope the WMWA develops an action ...

Not-so-safe corridor

The 6.1-mile “safety corridor” on Route 220 will never become part of Interstate 99, with roads, streets and driveways connecting directly to the highway. Plus, there is a low-hanging railroad bridge near the beginning of the corridor. Plus, the teacup handle turn-arounds present a potential safety hazard when some drivers ignore the stop signs and no U-turn signs who don’t stop and make illegal U-turns. If these turn-arounds were patrolled by law enforcement, a lot of revenue would be made for the state, along with speeding violations. The corridor is an inconvenience to the ...

Financial stewardship

I appreciate Mark Mussina’s leadership and stewardship of public funds during the County Commissioner’s meeting on September 25. We need more of this. By challenging the assertion that there was “no price increase” on an incremental $12,346 of expense for the coroner’s building, he set the example that such change orders will be scrutinized even if they are covered by an allowance fund. Because of the Sun-Gazette’s coverage, I watched the recording of the meeting on the county website (Lyco.gov), and I would encourage others to do the same. The county will benefit from the ...