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There are very good rea- Alex Cooper sons for BladderMax’s surging Utica Observer-Dispatch popularity. USA TODAY NETWORK As new pill gains popularity, products like these will To begin with, clinical stud- become unnecessary. ies show BladderMax not only UTICA — As a gesture to help benefit reduces embarrassing bladder the Stevens-Swan Humane Society, Jer- leakages quickly, but also works The study involved seniors This is a bonus for incon- ry Kraus decided to create holiday mugs to strengthen and calm the blad- who suffered from frequent and tinence sufferers who have bearing Rocky the Christmas tree owl. der for lasting relief. embarrassing bladder leakag- been taking prescription and The owl, who was accidentally Plus, at just $2 per daily dose, es. They were not instructed over the counter medications wrapped up in the Christmas tree that Rocky the Christmas owl mugs were it’s very affordable. to change their daily routines. that can cause dry mouth and traveled from Oneonta to Rockefeller created by local resident Jerry Kraus This may be another reason They were only told to take constipation. Center in New York City, has become a to benefit the Stevens-Swan Humane why American diaper compa- BladderMax’s active ingredient This seems to be another rea- global celebrity while being nursed back Society during the 2020 holiday nies are starting to panic over every day. son why BladderMax’s release to full health and released back into her season. Each mug is on sale for $10 at its’ release. The results were incredible. has triggered such a frenzy of natural habitat. local outlets including Utica Coffee “With daily use, BladderMax Taking BladderMax’s active sales. The mugs each bear a picture of the Roasters, Piggy Pats, Steven-Swans ingredient signiicantly reduced RECOMMENDED BY U.S. owl with its name and the name of the Humane Society, Max's Print Shop offers day and night bladder control relief without side ef- both sudden urges to go and em- MEDICAL DOCTORS shelter on the bottom. and online at RockyMug.com. barrassing urine leakages com- “Many of my patients used to Each mug is on sale for $10 at local fects,” says Diane Lewis, Chief Researcher for BladderMax. pared to the placebo. complain that coughing, sneez- outlets including Utica Coffee Roasters, In fact, many experienced a ing or even getting up quick- Piggy Pats, Steven-Swans Humane So- “And seniors in clinical studies reported a higher quality 79% reduction in embarrassing ly from a chair results in wet- ciety, Max’s Print Shop and online at and worked at Stevens-Swan for from accidents when coughing, sneez- of life in just days as a result of ting themselves and they fear RockyMug.com. All proceeds benefit 2008 to 2013. ing, laughing or physical activity needing less diapers. That’s why becoming a social outcast,” re- the organization. “Knowing that the shelter needs at 6 weeks. so many doctors nationwide are ports Dr. Clifford James M.D. “But “It was a little brainstorm that came help this time of year was also a deter- They also enjoyed a 39% de- now recommending it to pa- BladderMax changes all that.” to me while I was having my morning mining factor for me to go forward with crease in daytime trips to the tients,” added Lewis. “BladderMax effectively coffee,” Kraus said. his project,” he said. “Plus they’ll make bathroom, and a 68% decrease WHAT SCIENTISTS treats urinary disorders, specii- Kraus formerly served as executive great stocking-stuffers for the holi- in nighttime trips. DISCOVERED cally overactive bladder,” said Dr. director at the Stanley Center of the Arts days.” With these studies medical BladderMax contains a pro- Christie Wilkins, board certiied doctors and researchers have prietary compound with a doctor of natural medicine. now proven BladderMax to be a known ability to reduce stress, “I use BladderMax everyday clinically effective treatment for urgency, and overlow leakages for my overactive bladder. I also reducing embarrassing bladder in seniors suffering from overac- have my sister and mother tak- leakages and incontinence. tive bladder. ing it regularly as well,” said Dr. The indings are impressive, Public Notice This compound is not a drug. Jennifer Freeman, G.P.from NY. no doubt, but results will vary. DOUBLE YOUR MONEY It is the active ingredient in But with results like these it’s New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) has filed tariff revisions with the New York BladderMax. BACK GUARANTEE easy to see why thousands of Users of BladderMax report State Public Service Commission (PSC) for new electricity and natural gas delivery rates, effective Studies show it naturally callers are jamming the phone strengthens the bladder’s mus- incredible results. That’s why it December 1, 2020. These tariff revisions cover the first of three annual electric delivery rate increases and lines trying to get their hands on comes with an equally incredi- cle tone while relaxing the uri- BladderMax. the first of three annual natural gas delivery rate changes under the terms of a three-year rate plan nation muscles resulting in a de- ble guarantee. HOW IT WORKS IS “There’s only one reason why approved by the PSC in November 2020, and include a $45.3 million increase in electricity delivery revenue crease in sudden urgency. INCREDIBLE Many sufferers enjoy a reduc- we can offer such a guarantee,” and a $0.5 million decrease in natural gas delivery revenue for the first year of the plan. Studies show that as many as said Kyle Harris, Founder of tion in bathroom trips both day one in six adults over age 40 suf- and night. Others are able to get BladderMax. “It works for those During the first year of the plan (December 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021), a residential electricity customer fers from an overactive bladder who use it. It’s as simple as that,” back to doing the things they with an average use of 600 kilowatt-hours/month that purchases their electricity supply from NYSEG can and embarrassing leakages. he added. love without worrying about “Losing control of when and Here’s how it works: Take the expect an estimated monthly total bill increase of $2.45. During the first year of the plan, a residential embarrassing leakages. how we go to the bathroom is pill exactly as directed. Then fol- “I couldn’t sit through a natural gas heating customer using 980 therms/year that purchases their natural gas supply from NYSEG just an indication of a weakening low the simple instructions. You movie without having to go to can expect an estimated monthly total bill decrease of $0.01. of the pelvic muscles caused by must be thrilled and amazed the bathroom 3-4 times,” says age-related hormonal changes,” as your bladder control greatly Theresa Johnson of Deluth, GA. Customers may see some charges prorated on a December 2020 or January 2021 bill to take into says Lewis. improves. “but since using BladderMax I “It happens in both men and Otherwise, return the prod- account energy delivered before and after the new electricity and natural gas delivery rates went into can not only sit through a mov- women, and it is actually quite uct as directed and you’ll receive effect. ie, but I can drive on the free- common.” double your money back! way to another city without The natural compound found READERS GET SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS having to immediately go to the in BladderMax contains the nec- bathroom.” DISCOUNT SUPPLY Regular Residential Customers: During the first year of the plan (December 1, 2020 through April 30, essary ingredients needed to This is the oficial release of With so much positive feed- help strengthen bladder mus- BladderMax in New York. And 2021), the electricity delivery charge will increase $0.0049 per kilowatt-hour. During the first year of the back, it’s easy to see why sales cles to relieve urgency, while re- so, the company is offering a spe- for this newly approved bladder plan, natural gas delivery charges will increase $0.0004 per therm for the 4- to 50-therms block and ducing frequency. cial discount supply to any per- pill continue to climb every day. Plus, it helps relax bladder $0.0001 per therm for the over-50- therms block. There are no changes to monthly customer or minimum son who calls within the next 48 SLASHES EMBARRASSING muscles allowing for complete hours. charges. LEAKAGES BY 79% emptying of the bladder. A Regional Order Hotline has The 6 week clinical study was This proprietary compound Day/Night and Time-of-Use Customers: During the first year of the plan, electricity delivery charges been set up for local readers carried out by scientists in Japan. is known as ‘EFLA940’®. to call. This gives everyone an will increase $0.0046 per kilowatt-hour for Service Class 8 and $0.0019 per kilowatt-hour for Service The results were published And with over 17 years of equal chance to try BladderMax. in the Journal of Medicine and medical use there have been no Class 12. There are no changes to monthly customer charges. Starting at 7:00 am today, the Pharmaceutical Science in 2001. adverse side effects reported. Additional information about changes in residential electricity and natural gas delivery charges is order hotline will be open for 48-hours.Allyouhavetodoiscall available at nyseg.com (click on “For Suppliers and Partners,” thenon“PricingandTariffs” HOW IT WORKS TOLL FREE 1-800-303-3118. The company will do the rest and then on “PSC Filings”). Urine Bladder Urine Blade,- IMPORTANT: Due to NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS BladderMax’s recent media ex- posure, phone lines are often Information about changes in nonresidential electricity customer charges, electricity demand and energy busy. If you call, and do not im- charges (where applicable), natural gas minimum charges and natural gas therm charges is available at Urethra, mediately get through, please be open Urethra. patient and call back. nyseg.com. closed Current supplies of Changes are also in effect for standby, street lighting, natural gas distributed generation, gas BladderMax are limited. So con- interruptible and economic development rates. Please check page 2 of your bill for bill messages and sumers that don’t get through to Strong pelvic muscles the order hotline within the next nyseg.com for detailed information. Weak pelvic muscles 48-hours will have to wait un- BEFORE: Weak pelvic muscles AFTER: BladderMax helps til more inventory is produced. 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Continued from Page 1A Rob BoothUtica Observer-Dispatch | USA TODAY NETWORK ally explicit images and videos of minors, prosecutors said. son and Chenango counties. A Utica man was sentenced in federal court in con- Upon release from prison, Bohannon will be re- As with previous sessions in the judicial review, nection with child pornography charges, according to quired to register as a sex offender. issues cropped up that slowed the process. federal prosecutors. This case was investigated by the New York State Madison County Board of Elections Republican Aaron Bohannon, 53, was sentenced to 20 years im- Police, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the Utica Commissioner Mary Egger was called to testify on prisonment and a lifetime term of supervised release Police Department, and the Department of Homeland the county’s affidavit ballots, which were times- for his convictions for sexually exploiting a child and Security, Homeland Security Investigations and was tamped for Nov. 4, the day after Election Day. distributing child pornography, announced Acting prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Ga- Egger explained the ballots timestamped for Nov. United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Kevin darian. 4 were received at polling sites on Election Day, but Kelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Of- This case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe secured at the site and then transferred and times- fice of Homeland Security Investigations. Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect tamped the following day. As part of his previously entered guilty plea, Bo- children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by The affidavit ballots are sealed and the seals are hannon admitted he sexually exploited his victim the United States Attorneys’ Offices, ojectPr Safe checked before the ballots are opened and can- from at least 2018 through June of 2019, recorded the Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources vassed, Egger said. abuse and distributed the sexually explicit material to to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals A discussion over absentee ballots and the notices others, officials said. who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identi- sent to voters to correct them, called cure notices, Bohannon also admitted he distributed other sexu- fy and rescue victims. were part of the discussion of Chenango County ballots. By the end of the session Tuesday, DelConte or- dered the Chenango County Board of Elections com- missioners to appear in person on Wednesday to make corrections from his initial order. Broome County ballots have yet to be reviewed Operation Sunshine: ‘It’s really been a Godsend’ and Oneida County ballots cannot be reviewed until after the canvassing of the affidavit ballots. Mike Jaquays and clothing to folks in need, making sure tables are The judicial review will resume at 8:30 a.m. Mid-York Weekly USA TODAY NETWORK full and there is something under the tree. Wednesday in Oswego County Supreme Court. Joya said she was contacted by the Salvation Army Facing a Christmas that will now be a brighter one to see what the boys might like for Christmas. They are thanks to the loving outreach of Operation Sunshine very sports-oriented, she said, so she is expecting and the Salvation Army of Rome, single mom Joya said they will receive balls and sports equipment plus she feels the world would be a much better place if ev- coats and hoodies and the like. eryone felt the same love for others. In addition to the Salvation Army of Rome, Opera- “If we all loved our neighbors like they do, it would tion Sunshine partners with Catholic Charities of get rid of all of the hate,” she said, her rosy outlook Madison/Oneida Counties, Catholic Charities of Her- r 1 living up to her name. “It’s the holidays so let’s all kimer County, The Neighborhood Center of Utica, the Operation Sunshine holds two annual campaigns to help families smile a little bit more.” Rescue Mission of Utica and the Salvation Army of and kids in need.Your donations throughout the year can provide an 1 Joya said she has been helped by her local Salvation Utica. Army of Rome — an Operation Sunshine agency part- “I really appreciate what they do and I thank God gettable experience at summer camp or underprivileged kid an unfor 1 ner — to provide a happy holiday for her two fourth- for these organizations because they really do care provide a family food, clothing and toys during the holiday season. grade sons Jordan and Kaleb. They are “Irish twins,” about the people in the community,” Joya said. “They 1 she quipped … brothers who were born within a year of are doing the best they can even with the social dis- Name each other. tancing requirements of today. They all have great Address 1 This is the first year they’ve been involved with Op- hearts and it’s not like a job to them.” oper.crri on eration Sunshine and she is grateful for the reprieve it This year’s Operation Sunshine Holiday Campaign s unshine City/St/Zip 1 has offered her. has a goal of $65,000 and runs through mid-Decem- Amount Enclosed: aised was $29,955. Phone “A program like this is really great in helping me find ber. As of Dec. 4, the total r $ my grounding,” Joya said. “It is helping me figure out With all administrative and operating expenses un- In memory of how I can fit it all in and helping me make ends meet. derwritten by the Observer-Dispatch, a full 100 per- It’s really been a Godsend to me.” cent of the tax-deductible donations will assist the In honor of 1 A native Roman and graduate of Rome Free Acad- less fortunate during this holiday season. These chari- emy, Joya went to North Carolina for college and lived table contributions assure that Operation Sunshine You MAY publish You MAY NOT 1 in Georgia for a while before moving back to Rome and its partnering agencies continue serving the com- my name. publish my name. three years ago to raise her boys. She said they were munity by supporting those in need. 1 struggling with their schooling in the south but are do- How to donate to Operation Sunshine If you wish to make a credit card payment call ing great back here – even with their home schooling Call Michele Howgate at 315-792-5003 to make a Michele at (315) 792-5003 or go on-line at opsun.org 1 because of health concerns. credit card donation. Operation Sunshine and its network of local agen- Go to www.opsun.org and donate online. Operation Sunshine Make checks payable to and mail to: 1 cies have worked in partnership for decades to bright- Fill out the coupon in the Mid-York Weekly or O-D Operation Sunshine, c/o Observer-Dispatch, 221 Oriskany Plaza, Utica, NY 13501 1 en the holiday season for thousands of area residents and mail it to Operation Sunshine, c/o The Observer- Operation Sunshine is a non-profit organization of the Observer-Dispatch. who are facing finan- Dispatch, 221 Oriskany Plaza, Utica, NY 13501. 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