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EVENTS, PROGRAMS, HAPPENINGS, SEMINARS:
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Scheduled
Happenings
Senior Menu
Sen. Madigan Sets Local Meet Hours
Sensational Skiers
Library To Hold Annual Meeting

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Scheduled

Dr. William S. Peters, D.O., FACS will be giving a free seminar entitled, "Effective Control of Weight Loss" on Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Montrose Theatre, Montrose. The seminar will include a slide show explaining the different types of surgical options available for obese persons of all ages. Dr. Peters, of Peckville, PA, has been a surgeon for over twenty years and performs most current types of weight loss surgery.

Following the slide show, there will be time for questions and answers as well as the opportunity to meet some of Dr. Peters’ patients. Any person considering weight loss surgery is encouraged to attend this event to experience firsthand how dramatically the quality of life can be changed for the better.

There is no charge for this seminar and no reservation necessary. For additional information, contact Mrs. Annette Rogers at (570) 278-4497.

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Happenings

January 22

WEIGHT LOSS seminar, Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Montrose Theater. Dr. William S. Peters, D.O., FACS, Peckville, will explain surgical options available for obese persons of all ages. For info, call 278-4497. Free. All are welcome.

January 24

GAME OF LOGGING, Level II, Friday, January 24, at the Paul Oleyar farm, Jackson Twp.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER, Friday, January 24, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lawsville Grange. Takeouts available. All are welcome.

January 25

RECYCLING DRIVE, Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Montrose United Methodist Church, upper parking lot, 90 Church St. Sponsored by the Montrose Spanish Club. All are welcome to bring aluminum cans.

GAME OF LOGGING, Level I, Saturday, January 25 at the Lloyd Pease farm, Jackson Twp. For info or to register, call 278-1011, ext. 101.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL SUPPER, Saturday, January 25, 4:30 ‘til ?? at the Thompson United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

LOCAL AUTHOR Lucy Sherman, author of "Laying Foundations," will speak at the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association annual meeting, Saturday, January 25, 2 p.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hall, Church St., Montrose. Plans for a new library building will also be discussed. Free. All are welcome. Call 570-278-1881 for info.

PEOPLE FOR PEACE gathering, Saturday, January 25, 12 noon at the Courthouse, Montrose. Bring USA flags, UN flags, songs, signs. For info call Paul, 278-2187. All are welcome.

January 28

COMMUNITY OR NONPROFIT EVENTS for March 1 through September 30 may be submitted for inclusion on the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau’s upcoming calendar brochure. Deadline for submission is January 28. For info, call 836-5431.

January 30

THURSDAY NIGHT LIFELIKE, Thursday, January 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Montrose Theater. Free. For info call 278-3352. All are welcome.

February 1

RECYCLING DRIVE, Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m. to noon at the Montrose United Methodist Church upper parking lot, 90 Church St. Proceeds benefit the Montrose Spanish Club. All are welcome to bring aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles.

February 2

WINTER BARBECUE, Sunday, February 2, 11 a.m. until gone at the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Co. All are welcome.

February 4

SUSQUEHANNA SABERS Football Booster Club meeting, Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, Main St., Susquehanna. All are welcome.

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Senior Menu January 27-31

Monday, January 27: spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, January 28: Italian sausage, baked beans, hoagie roll, pound cake/angel food cake.

Wednesday, January 29: cheese Caesar chicken, rice pilaf, stir fry vegetables, wheat bread, peaches.

Thursday, January 30: seasoned pork chop, sauerkraut, mashed potato, V-8 juice, cherry pie/cherries.

Friday, January 31: baked white fish, rice pilaf, tomato and zucchini, orange cranberry muffin, apricots.

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Sen. Madigan Sets Local Meet Hours

Harrisburg – State Sen. Roger A. Madigan (R-23) has scheduled four outreach events, in January to give Susquehanna County residents a chance to ask questions or discuss issues concerning state government.

"Whether it’s a problem with PENNDOT or a question about state programs or regulations, this is a chance to sit down and talk with a member of my staff," Madigan said. "Essentially, we’re taking my district office on the road, to make it more convenient to Susquehanna County residents."

Madigan said the events will be held each Tuesday in January.

On the first and third Tuesdays – January 7 and 21 – staff member Chris McLaud will be available to speak with constituents, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Susquehanna County Offices Annex, 31 Public Avenue, Montrose.

On the second and fourth Tuesdays – January 14 and 28 – McLaud will meet with constituents, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Hallstead–Great Bend Library, 201 Franklin Street, Hallstead.

No appointment is necessary.

The senator added that constituents who are unable to attend but would like to speak with him or a staff member should feel free to call either of his district offices, located at One Progress Plaza, Suite 13, Towanda, telephone (570) 265-7448, and 330 Pine St., Suite 200, Williamsport, telephone (570) 322-6457, or 1-800-443-5772.

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Sensational Skiers

The Sensational Skiers Club have started skiing on Wednesdays, at Elk Mountain. They are formerly the 4H Club now being organized by Nancy and Susan Harvatine. Everyone is welcome to join skiing on Wednesday evenings at Elk Mountain. They meet at a table in the main lodge between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Please come and join for skiing at group rates. For information contact Susan at 679-2386 or Nancy at 679-2273. All are welcome!

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Library To Hold Annual Meeting

The Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association's annual meeting will be held on Saturday, January 25, at 2 p.m., in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hall (Church St., Montrose). Reports on the Association's activities during 2002 will be presented, including a discussion of plans for a new library building for Montrose. After the business portion of the meeting, refreshments will be served, and then the entertainment portion will begin, featuring local writer Lucy Wilson Sherman, author of Laying Foundations: A Year Building a Life While Rebuilding a Farmhouse. Everyone is invited to the annual meeting – there is no charge.

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