“WomenHuntFishNY” contest, McDonough still in supervisor’s race and more

Posted 6/13/19

Women who fish ALBANY, NY — Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) statewide photo contest for women hunters, DEC Commissioner Basil …

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“WomenHuntFishNY” contest, McDonough still in supervisor’s race and more

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Women who fish

ALBANY, NY — Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) statewide photo contest for women hunters, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second phase of the “WomenHuntFishNY” contest to celebrate women anglers in the state. The contest officially opens on Monday, June 17, and continues through July 8.

“Women are an underrepresented, yet growing segment of New York State’s angling public, and we want to highlight them in action,” said Seggos. “Collecting and sharing photos of these female anglers—of all ages and abilities—will inspire women and girls to get outside and cast a line.”

Women who fish in New York State are encouraged to share their photos by emailing womenhuntfishny@dec.ny.gov. DEC welcomes photos of all aspects of safe, legal and ethical fishing. Contest categories include freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, ice fishing, young girls fishing, multigenerational fishing and action shots.

To be considered in the contest, photos must depict women fishing in New York State. Fishing photos entered in DEC’s fall WomenHuntFishNY hunting photo contest will automatically be entered for consideration. Participants are strongly encouraged to include a sentence to describe their image or experience.


Cartwright bill to help nonprofits

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation on June 5 that would help nonprofit organizations become more energy efficient.

The Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act would establish a pilot grant program at the U.S. Department of Energy to provide nonprofits with the resources they need to improve energy efficiency in their buildings. Under the proposal, nonprofits could apply for grants that would cover up to 50% of the total cost of their energy efficiency programs, with a cap of $200,000.

“This bipartisan bill will allow nonprofits to devote more resources to serving their communities, while making energy efficiency upgrades in their buildings,” said Cartwright. “Nonprofits are often unable to afford the upfront investment costs of improving energy efficiency. Consuming less energy will allow these groups to save money in an environment-friendly way.”


PA after-school program grant  

HAWLEY, PA —  An after-school program that’s been a success elsewhere in the state will be coming to parts of Wayne and Pike counties. A $2.3 million grant will allow the Schools and Homes In Education (SHINE) program to be implemented in the Wayne Highlands, Wallenpaupack and Western Wayne school districts.

The Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance will be receiving the money in 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant funding to be used through 2019 to 2024. The alliance will replicate the Lehigh Carbon Community College SHINE program’s rural implementation of its successful SHINE program. The alliance plans to partner with the Luzerne SHINE program at Wilkes University for best practices, guidance and support. The program will serve 205 children annually.

“Having been associated with the SHINE program since 2010, I have seen firsthand the value of investing in our youth. I’m happy to continue the expansion in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Lucyann Vierling, executive director of the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance. “Student disengagement begins to dramatically increase from elementary to middle school. The SHINE program has a ‘whatever-it-takes’ philosophy to help a student to achieve his or her potential.”


McDonough still in supervisor’s race

NARROWSBURG, NY— Kevin McDonough is very much still in the race to become supervisor of the Town of Tusten, despite a recent rumor to the contrary. 

 “I have owned a house in this town for 30 years and I’ve been a full-time resident for a quarter century,” McDonough said in a statement. “Over those years, I served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years and have been a member of the Western Sullivan Public Library for the last 10. I’ve been president of the library board since 2015, a position I will relinquish in July. 

“I know how to run a meeting, set an agenda and make hard decisions. I believe that Tusten Town Board meetings need to be run with a brisk efficiency that respects the taxpayers’ intelligence and time as well as their wallets.

 “I am also a good communicator. For more than 20 years, I’ve written a nationally syndicated daily column of television criticism. It requires digesting a lot of material, making informed judgements and conveying ideas in a concise manner. Each and every day.”

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