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Bake Sale Benefits Women's Center
Great Bend Hose Co. Honors Volunteer
I'm
Here For You!
Local Tree Farmer Receives Award
Locals Thanked For Soldiers' Support
Harford Twp. Bridge Project Completed
State 4-H Horse Show Winners
United Way Asks For Your Support
P&G Partners With United Way
Bake Sale Benefits Women's Center
On Election Day, November 2, the churches of New Milford joined in sponsoring a bake sale to benefit the Women’s Resource Center.
“We raised $700 for the Women’s Resource Center,” reports Joan Kerr, co-chair of the Good News Lunch Committee, which coordinated the event. “We are proud and pleased to report the great success of our efforts on behalf of this outstanding organization.” Baked good were available at both the New Milford Boro and Township Polling places.
Bake sale harvests $700 for Women’s Resource Center. At the bake table in New Milford Borough Hall are from left: Sue Seamans, Mary Button, Ann Marie Witko of the WRC, Sally Carr, and Pastor David Riley.
“The record turnout of voters at both polling places helped our cause,” opined Joan Flint, also co-chair. “Of course, the excellent work of our local bakers, and the variety of items pleased our patrons. I was struck by the number of people who came up to our table to thank us for our efforts and to praise the Women’s Resource Center.”
Participating in the community-wide undertaking were the First Baptist Church, St. John’s R. C. Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and the United Methodist Church.
“The Women’s Resource Center is grateful to all who made this fundraising effort such a smashing success,” said Ann Marie Witko of the WRC. “It was wonderful to visit the two polling sites in New Milford and hear the enthusiasm and support by the church volunteers and their patrons for the work done by WRC. The support of local communities is as important to us as are the financial help.”
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Great Bend Hose Co. Honors Volunteer
Pictured above (l-r) are Marty and Paul Reed.
Paul Reed was recently honored at the Great Bend Hose Co. picnic for his 60 years of service to the Hose Co. and community. Mr. Reed has been active in the Hose Co. all throughout the 60 years and has inspired his son, Marty, who has 30+ years with the Hose Co. The Great Bend Hose Co.
congratulates Paul and are all proud of his continued service.
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I'm
Here For You!
Hi! My name is Ciera and this picture does not do me justice! I’m a cute, 1 1/2 year old, female Airedale mix who looks a lot like a taller Benjy dog. I’m good with kids and animals and I can sit, stay and fetch. In addition to all this good news, I’m also housebroken! My owner moved and couldn’t take me. Won’t you give me another home? I’ll be waiting for you at the Susquehanna County Humane Society Shelter, in Montrose, (570) 278–1228.
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Local Tree Farmer Receives Award
Dave and Carol Clemens of Hallstead were recently selected as the Pennsylvania Tree Farmers of the Year for 2004. Their award was presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Forestry Assn. in Mont Alto.
The award is presented annually to the tree farmer who best demonstrates good forest management practices which include forest based 1) sustainable wood production, 2) clear, clean watershed protection, 3) improved wildlife habitat, and 4) forest recreation, like hiking or X-C skiing.
Their original farm of 330 acres was first purchased in 1968 after the forest was hi-graded; a destructive harvesting practice still done today by some landowners. Shortly thereafter, Dave began trying to fix the damage.
Pictured (l-r) are Dave and Carol Clemens with Gary Gilmore, State Tree Farm Chairman at a presentation of a PA Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award ceremony.
Dave did 10-20 acres of Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) each year until most of the defective, damaged, and diseased trees were removed to allow the better trees a chance to grow. Now the tree farm grows nice red oak, sugar maple, and black cherry trees. There are no “junk” trees allowed to grow on the property.
The Tree Farm sign, their “Sign of Good Forestry” was presented when their three farm was first certified in August, 1983.
Since then they have had several timber sales. Each sale removes the mature, defective, damaged and least valuable trees and allows the taller, straighter, better trees to grow and regenerate their offspring.
After a recent regeneration harvest, Dave erected a 14-acre deer exclosure to allow the preferred seed trees to reseed the area and allow the seedlings to grow without being browsed and destroyed by the overabundant deer herd. After two years, red oak, sugar maple, and black cherry seedlings are waist-high inside the fence. Outside the fence, we cannot find any oak seedlings where the deer have browsed them off. Wildflowers like trillium and jack-in-the-pulpit are mixed with other unusual herbaceous plants inside the fence.
Dave and Carol have been very active in their community and are helping spread their conservation philosophy. They are active in the Susquehanna County Forest Landowners Assn., having hosted several tree farm tours. They help conduct tours at the Shelly Preserve in Thompson and at Salt Springs State Park. They help at the Harford Fair and local school science fairs.
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Locals Thanked For Soldiers' Support
TOWANDA – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) extended a big "thank you" to the hundreds of residents of the 110th District for showing such a tremendous outpouring of support in donating treats, personal supplies and cards to be sent to U.S. troops serving overseas.
"I've taken to the Capitol seven car loads filled with goodies that will be shipped to our troops overseas," Pickett said. "This makes it really evident that local residents have big hearts, are very patriotic and believe in supporting our troops.
"School children collected hundreds of items and wrote letters to the soldiers. Additionally, church groups have been wonderful gathering sites and have also been generous with money to defray shipping costs."
Third-grade students from Northeast Bradford Elementary School present Rep. Tina Pickett with boxes of special treats they and fellow classmates collected to be shipped to military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
For nearly two years now the House Republican Caucus' Support our Soldiers (SOS) effort has been collecting items such as non-perishable food and treats, personal supplies and cards and letters that are transported from legislative district offices to the Capitol and then to the Support Our American Recruits (SOAR) headquarters, where the items are shipped to members of the military serving in the Iraq, Afghanistan and other hotspots around the globe.
"I am sure a box of treats from someone back home makes the soldiers' day. Christmas cards for them to mail greetings back to their families have also been collected in great numbers. These should also give our military men and women a boost in helping them to connect with their loved ones thousands of miles away at holiday time," Pickett said.
She said SOS will continue to periodically collect items to be sent to SOAR for distribution. Her district offices will continue to serve as drop-off sites for any additional items residents of the 110th District may want to donate to America's service men and women.
Local residents interested in participating are encouraed to call the Lawton office at (570) 934-2557 for more info.
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Harford Twp. Bridge Project Completed
Harford Township – State and local officials gathered Friday, October 29 for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of a bridge replacement project along PA Route 547, just west of Interstate 81, in Harford Township.
Work on the $1.1 million bridge replacement project began in the fall of 2003.
State Representative Sandra Major (center) and Harford Township Supervisors Sue Furney (center right) and Terry Van Gordon (center left) cut a ribbon marking the completion of the bridge replacement project.
The project involved replacing the old PA Route 547 bridge over a tributary of Nine Partners Creek with a single span pre-cast concrete arch structure. Work also included the reconstruction of the roadway on both sides of the new bridge, drainage improvements, and new guide rail and pavement markings. A temporary run-around was also constructed nearby to maintain traffic during construction of the new bridge:
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State 4-H Horse Show Winners
Susquehanna County 4-H horse members received many awards at the 45th annual State 4-H Horse Show, held October 8 through October 10 at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
State winners Megan Smith with Coosa Lad’s Legacy and Alex Taraskus with Lotuv Classy Dude placed first in the Pleasure Pairs class at the State 4-H Horse Show.
County winners in 4-H performance classes were: Alex Taraskus tenth place in Open Trail Class; Tricia Albrecht, Megan Smith, and Alex Taraskus sixth Place in County Team Class; Alex Taraskus sixth place in Stock Seat Equitation, Sr.; Tiffany Johnson eighth place in Western Pleasure Ponies; Amanda Turner tenth place in Raised Box Keyhole Horses; Sofia DeLousia tenth place in Saddle Seat
Equitation, Senior; Brandon Shultz ninth Place Miniature Horse Driving. Congratulations to all of these winners. Special congratulations to Megan Smith and Alex Taraskus who took First Place in Western Pleasure Pairs.
In 4-H horse production classes, members breed and raise their own project animal. Local winners were: Tricia Albrecht sixth place Colt or Gelding of this Year; and Amber Johnson second place Three Year Old Pleasure Futurity.
Several other Susquehanna County horse club members received recognition in the state contest. They were: Steffany Jahnke; Tiffany Carpenter; Gabby Rosencrans; Jessica Sartell; Andrea Smith; Kyle Moyer; & Nathan Moyer.
The primary purpose of the state 4-H horse program is to develop life skills in youth and skills in horse management. Through competition, the 4-H’ers develop riding skills, gain self confidence and learn proper care of animals.
The state show culminates the year for approximately 7,500 Pennsylvania 4-H members enrolled in horse and pony clubs. To be eligible for this show, 4-H’ers had to advance through qualifying competitions at county, regional and district levels.
More than 900 winners from county and district competitions vied for awards. Susquehanna County had 15 4-H’ers entered in the competition. Events tested skills in showmanship, equitation, pleasure, jumping, driving, western riding, trail, and timed events. A therapeutic riding division for riders with disabilities was also included.
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United Way Asks For Your Support
The United Way of Susquehanna County reports it has reached 25% or $37,500 of its $150,000 goal. With six weeks of its annual campaign remaining, President Joe Burke commented, “We have our work cut out for us and we’re asking people to please consider giving a donation to help make Susquehanna County a better place to live and work.” Burke reported that historical giving trends for many employers in the county are down this year. He also reported that donors could designate their donation to the nonprofit of their choice or contribute to a pool of funds to be divided among member charities.
The United Way kicked of its campaign at the Harford Fair this year and the campaign ends on December 17. Volunteers from the United Way have been out making presentations throughout the county and beyond. Burke reported the United Way of Broome County has been helping reach those Susquehanna County residents working in Broome County. He also indicated that companies like P&G in Wyoming County, Maines in Broome County, and Taylor/Excel in Bradford County have been major supporters of the United Way.“These companies exemplify charitable spirit and leadership when it comes to serving their customers and employees,” Burke said.
The United Way solicits employees asking for payroll contributions and seeks donations from individuals and corporations. To reach its goal the United Way volunteers plan on working extra hard to boost efforts between now and the end of the campaign. Campaign co-chairs Marylin Talboys and Cathy Chiarella emphasized that anyone making a donation to the United Way is eligible for one of six prizes donated by two companies that care about the communities they serve. All donors are eligible to win a gift certificate worth $500 of groceries from Rob’s Market in Great Bend and one of six gift certificates for $100 worth of gas or merchandise at any Pump ‘n Pantry store. Anyone wishing to volunteer or make a contribution should contact the United Way offices at (570) 278-3868.
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P&G Partners With United Way
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - You’ll often hear how a big company moves into an area and then forgets about the local people who helped get them there. Well that’s not the case with Procter & Gamble in Mehoopany. Time and time again P&G has supported charitable initiatives throughout the region where its employees and customers live. This year is no different. P&G is not only participating and providing leadership in the United Way annual campaign, but has recently partnered with the United Way of Susquehanna County providing 135 computers to nonprofit agencies throughout Susquehanna County.
As part of a normal technology upgrade, P&G recently changed computers throughout its Mehoopany facility. As a result they ended up with hundreds of used computers that although not able to handle P&G’s needs, they are able to meet the routine needs of many nonprofit offices and schools. “P&G has always been concerned with the well being of the communities where our employees live, and nonprofit agencies throughout these communities contribute to that well being. That’s why we decided to support such agencies by making these computers available”, said Chuck O’Hara, Site Public Relations Manager. “I’m happy to be helping with this project, ultimately it’s really helping the friends, families, and coworkers of the folks who benefit from the services provided by these nonprofits”, said Dale Lane, Coordinator of Distribution for P&G.
The United Way of Susquehanna County coordinated this effort with P&G and the nonprofit agencies receiving this equipment. According to Joe Burke, President of the United Way of Susquehanna County, this donation will help 15 nonprofit agencies, 3 schools, and 3 church groups. The recipients are providing hundreds of programs from education, to abuse counseling, to land preservation, to drug and alcohol counseling, and much more. For more information on the United Way of Susquehanna County telephone (570) 278-3868.
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