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EVENTS, PROGRAMS, HAPPENINGS, SEMINARS: February 17 FRUIT GROWERS meeting, Thursday, February 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iron Skillet Restaurant, Avoca. For info or to register, call the Lackawanna County Cooperative Extension, 963–6842. PIZZA NIGHT, Thursday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 18 SPAGHETTI SUPPER, Friday, February 18, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hallstead–Great Bend Rod & Gun Club, Dubois St., Hallstead. All are welcome. DINNER & SALAD BAR, Friday, February 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 19 BINGO, Saturday, February 19, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, New Milford. All are welcome. YARN & MATERIAL Sale, Saturday, February 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 226 Clinton St., Binghamton. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the First Ward Seniors. WHEELS FOR CHRIST Christian Motorcyclist Association meeting, Saturday, February 19, at McDonald’s, Montrose. Breakfast at 9:30, meeting at 10. For info call 836–5030. FULL MOON HIKE, Saturday, February 19, 7 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park, conditions permitting (canceled if cloudy). For info call 967–7275. All are welcome. FAMILY STYLE BREAKFAST, Saturday, February 19, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Springville United Methodist Church. All you can eat! All are welcome. February 19 & 20 PSYCHIC FAIR, Saturday, February 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Wilkes-Barre. For info call 472–2267. February 20 BREAKFAST, Sunday, February 20, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the United Fire Hall, Montrose. All you can eat! All are welcome. BREAKFAST, Sunday, February 20, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sunday, February 20, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, New Milford. All are welcome. DAYTONA 500 party, Sunday, February 20 at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 22 WING NIGHT, Tuesday, February 22, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 23 SPAGHETTI DINNER, Wednesday, February 23, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 24 PIZZA NIGHT, Thursday, February 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 25 SPAGHETTI DINNER, Friday, February 25, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lawsville Grange on Rte. 29. Takeouts available. All are welcome. DINNER & SALAD BAR, Friday, February 25, 6 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. February 26 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL SUPPER and bake sale, Saturday, February 26, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Thompson United Methodist Church. All are welcome. March 2 LANDSCAPE & TURF Professionals seminar, Wednesday, March 2 at the Clarion Hotel, Stroudsburg. For info call the Monroe County Cooperative Extension, 421–6430.
Monday, February 21: Centers closed for Presidents’ Day. Tuesday, February 22: vegetable lasagna, three-bean salad, cooked peas, orange juice, rye bread, fresh apple. Wednesday, February 23: Italian marinated chicken, long grain brown rice, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, peaches. Thursday, February 24; spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, seeded Italian bread, lemon meringue pie/diet vanilla pudding. Friday, February 25: brown bag day; stuffed peppers with sauce, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, graham cracker with peanut butter, medium fresh orange.
Free Tax Assistance For Area Taxpayers AARP’s Tax-Aide Program will be providing free tax assistance to low- or moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older in the Susquehanna County area. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Tax-Aide volunteers will be at the following locations on the days indicated from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Appointments may be made at the sites, or by calling the number listed. Monday - Wednesday, February 7 - 9: Susquehanna County Office Building, Montrose, 1-800-634-3746. Monday, February 28: Lawton Senior Center, Lawton, 1-800-763-8925. Monday - Wednesday, March 7 - 9: Susquehanna County Office Building, Montrose, 1-800-634-3746. Every Friday in March: Blue Ridge Senior Center, Great Bend, 1-800-763-8925. Monday - Wednesday, April 4 - 6: Susquehanna County Office building, Montrose, 1-800-634-3746.
Susquehanna County Republican Chairman Donna Cosmello has announced the annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held on Saturday, February 19, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mountain View School, Kingsley. The traditional roast beef dinner will be served. This year’s guest speaker will be former Lt. Governor William Scranton. The event will also give people a chance to “Meet The Candidates”. The Lincoln Day dinner will be the 2005 election kick-off with local elections being held for Prothonotary, Sheriff and the Montrose Area District Magistrate. The event committee is Janet Haulton and Sue Eddleston. For information call Janet at 879-1031 or Sue at 879-4794.
Library Book Contest Runs Through Feb. All Susquehanna County students in grades K-12 are invited to enter the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association's Eleventh "Write and Illustrate Your Own Picture Book Contest." The final deadline is Saturday, February 26, so now is the time to get started if you haven't already! An entry form must be submitted with each manuscript. Rules and forms are available at the libraries, or on-line at www.susqcolibrary.org/wiobc.htm. The contest is one of the most popular library programs. First place entries from previous years can be checked out at the county libraries, and are a wonderful addition to the libraries' collections. The winners of this year's contest will be announced on March 23. All contestants will receive a Certificate of Recognition and personal comments on their books.
Toddler Time At Montrose Library On the second Thursday of every month, at 9:30 a.m., children ages 2 to 3 1/2 and their parents are invited to the Children's Room of the Main Library in Montrose for songs, stories, and rhymes. No registration is required and there's no fee – just come and enjoy some time with your little one! The next sessions of Toddler Time will be February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, and June 9. Exposing your child to the joys of words and stories as early as possible is one of the best things you can do for him or her, and the library is the ideal place to do it. The Susquehanna County Libraries (Montrose, Forest City, Hallstead-Great Bend, and Susquehanna) are open evenings and Saturdays, and library cards are free. From Babies and Books for infants, to Teen Summer Reading, there's something for your children at the library.
All entries in the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association's eleventh "Write and Illustrate Your Own Picture Book Contest" must be turned in at the Main Library in Montrose by Saturday, February 26. Entries will not be accepted at the branch libraries or schools after Wednesday, February 23. An entry form must be submitted with each manuscript. Rules and forms are available at the libraries. The contest, for Susquehanna County students in grades K-12, is one of the most popular library programs. First place entries from previous years can be checked out at the county libraries, and are a wonderful addition to the library collections. The winners of this year's contest will be announced on March 23. All contestants will receive a Certificate of Recognition and personal comments on their books.
The Susquehanna County Commissioners announce the Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2005 in observance of Presidents’ Day. All court related offices will be available.
Madigan To Hold Local Outreaches Harrisburg – State Sen. Roger A. Madigan (R-23) will host outreach events in February, to give Susquehanna County residents a chance to ask questions or discuss issues concerning state government. “Constituents are invited to stop by and discuss any problems or questions they might have about state issues or state programs,” Madigan said. The senator said on Friday, February 18, a staff member will be available to speak with constituents from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Susquehanna County Offices Annex, 31 Public Avenue, Montrose. They are then available to meet with constituents from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Great Bend/Hallstead Public 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.
Join for the 16th Annual Susquehanna County Dairy Day to be held on Friday, March 4 at the Elk Lake High School, sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude around 3:30 p.m. The day will be filled with educational presentations, free health screenings, commercial exhibitors, door prizes, free lunch, free dairy bar (milk, cheese and ice cream) and a pie baking contest and auction.
The Miner family, Connie, Amanda and Andy join current Dairy Princess Amanda Zembrzycki serving free ice cream at last year’s Dairy Day. Let’s not forget the free roast beef, baked fish and macaroni and cheese dinner compliments of the Dairy Day exhibitors. Dinner reservations are required, call the Extension Office at 278-1158. Dinner reservation deadline is 12:00 noon, Thursday, March 3. Individuals making dinner reservations will pick up meal tickets at the registration table upon arrival at the school. Secretary of Agriculture, Dennis Wolff will be on hand and will speak at the event at 2:00 in the gymnasium just before the pie auction. Educational workshops will be held in classrooms. Those attending the workshops will have the opportunity to win door prizes. Workshop pre-registration not necessary. Health education and free health screenings will be offered from 9:00 till 3:00. Can you bake a pie? A pie baking contest and pie auction will once again be held at Susquehanna County Dairy Day. Folks are invited to exercise their pie baking skills by participating in this contest. All pies will be auctioned off at 2:00 p.m. in the gym with all proceeds benefiting the 4-H Dairy Program and the Dairy Princess/Promotion Program in Susquehanna County. Pre-registration is required, call the Extension Office (278-1158). Anyone is eligible to enter the contest. Many door prizes will be offered to dairy farmers, dairy farmers wives and dairy farm employees 18 years and older attending Dairy Day. Enter the drawing at the registration table when you arrive at the school. There will also be a door prize given away at the end of the day for non-farm folks attending dairy day.
Historical Society Sets Schedule The Susquehanna Depot Area Historical Society will be holding their first meeting of 2005 in the borough building in Susquehanna at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 17. The museum is closed temporarily, but the contents are in a secure location until a suitable home can be found. The society was founded about twenty years ago by Mrs. Jeanette Brownell. New members are always welcome.
The Honorable Kenneth W. Seamans, Susquehanna County President Judge, the Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office, Susquehanna County Juvenile Probation, and Blue Ridge School District will present “Kid Safe Night” on Thursday, March 3, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge High School. County agencies, law enforcement, and other governing bodies will be on hand to present information on the following topics: Internet Safety, Drugs and Underage Drinking, Child Predator Information, Teen Driving Safety, Abduction Prevention and Child Identification, Tobacco Laws, Bullying, Piercing and Tattoo Laws, Child Abuse, Gun Safety and Weapons Laws, Conflict Resolution Strategies for Children and Teens, Child and Teen Sex Offenses, Talking to Your Child About Sex, Information on HIV/Aids and STDs, Fire and Emergency Information, Teen Gambling, and more. Free refreshments for all and baby-sitting will be available for children ages 3 and up. This event is open to all county residents, especially parents! A special presentation will be given in the auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the current trends in drug use, distribution, and possession. For more information, call 465-3144, ext. 626.
Preschool story hour sessions will be held on Tuesday afternoons at the Susquehanna Branch Library, beginning March 1 through April 5, at 2 p.m. Children, ages 3 1/2 to 5 will share stories, crafts and special visits. Registration deadline is February 25.
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