Tioga County

required to offer a large variety of fruits and vegetables to students on a daily basis, but students often select unhealthy alternatives which can be attributed to a lack of quality and impactful nutrition education. As of 2016, 31% of adults in Tioga County were obese, higher that the state average of 29%. Although children who have at least one overweight

also secrete chemicals which prevent hardwood seedlings from growing. The West Rim Trail high on the canyon rim crosses Owassee Slide Run on a wooden footbridge. (Description courtesy of Chuck Dillon, “Explore Pa’s Grand Canyon: Short Hikes in the Tioga State Forest) Owassee Slide Run is the site of one of the Gorge’s log slides, during the lumber era. The log slide was used on a year-round basis: during the winter the logs slid down on ice; following the snowmelt the slide was greased to ease the

We may glimpse the glint of the metal viewers and railing at the lookout. Watch for the bench by the trail on our right. The lookout is directly overhead now. We will get a better glimpse of it down the trail a bit, near the restroom. Colton Point Lookout A careful search in front of us, to our left, may also give a view of the Leonard Harrison Outlook to the south. Leonard Harrison Lookout Mile 2

Pine Creek Outfitter watercrafts pass by Jerry Run falls on Pine Creek in April. It is possible that there may be a “hatch” on Pine Creek when we ride through here. North of Blackwell is a prime area for being bombarded by flying nymphs. These aquatic insects start their lives in the waters of Pine Creek. Mayflies and caddis flies are plentiful at certain times of the year. Their presence signals that the waters here are pure and that the stream quality is excellent. At different times in the spring

Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

governmental functions, and counties, municipalities, and towns and townships all fall into this category. Special purpose local governments generally focus on a specific purpose and one function. Best known of these are the school districts. Regardless of name, it is state government that gives local governments of all types their legal life. Counties were created to function as appendages of the state, but modernization and population growth have put pressures on counties

government A rural county government would make for an excellent political structure while giving the residents common services. It would also give private businesses opportunities for maintenance, healthcare, waste disposal services, and recreational services, which would not only bring business and jobs but more citizens as well. The services our government would provide

Question 1: Why are you interested in this position? From what I have learned city governments provide some of the most challenging, dynamic, learning-centric environments where opportunities to make a difference abound through numerous opportunities. Often from what I have seen the staff is smaller, and so is the budget and other resources and yet the issues that arise didn’t shrink as well, so creative and quick solutions are more frequently needed. I want to start building experience working

Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose