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EVENTS, PROGRAMS, HAPPENINGS, SEMINARS: August 16 WING NIGHT, Tuesday, August 16, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. HAM & CABBAGE DINNER, Tuesday, August 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. August 17 SUSQUEHANNA DEPOT AREA Historical Society meeting, Thursday, August 17, 7 p.m. in the Susquehanna Boro building. All are welcome. August 18 LAWN SUPPER and bake sale, Thursday, August 18, at the Starrucca Baptist Church social rooms. Serving 5 p.m. All are welcome. PIZZA NIGHT, Thursday, August 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. August 19 HAM/FISH dinner, Friday, August 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. CONCERT, Friday, August 19, 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend. The Hall Family Orchestra will perform. Refreshments available. All are welcome. August 19 & 20 SOUTHERN FRIED MURDER dinner theater, August 19 and 20, 6:30 p.m. at Williams at the Ritz, Scranton. For ticket info or reservations (required) call 344–8057. August 20 YARD SALE & PIE SALE, Saturday, August 20, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colonial Brick Motel, Great Bend. Hosted by Gill Chapter No. 12, Order of the Eastern Star. All are welcome. GOOD NEWS LUNCH, Saturday, August 20 at St. Mark’s Church, New Milford. Free. All are welcome. COMMUNITY CARNIVAL, Saturday, August 20 at the Trinity Worship Center grounds, Franklin Forks. For info call 504–5801 for info. All are welcome. DOO-WOP DINER Car Hop, Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hop Bottom. Sponsored by Hop Bottom United Methodist and Grace Lutheran Churches. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. All are welcome. SQUARE DANCE, Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Starrucca Community Hall. Music by Just Us. Refreshments available. All are welcome. CIVIL WAR program, Saturday, August 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Area Middle School. Hosted by the Wyoming County Historical Society. For info call 836–5303. All are welcome. BINGO, Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, New Milford. All are welcome. August 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sunday, August 21, 7:00 a.m. to noon at the Odd Fellows Hall, Lake Como. All you can eat! Proceeds benefit the Northern Wayne Community Library. All are welcome. BREAKFAST, Sunday, August 21, 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sunday, August 21, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, New Milford. All are welcome. CHICKEN BARBECUE, Sunday, August 28, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Bible Church Ministry Center, followed by outdoor country gospel hymn sing (bring chairs). Ticket reservations required, call 222–2045. All are welcome. August 23 WING NIGHT, Tuesday, August 23, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. August 24 SPAGHETTI DINNER, Wednesday, August 24, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. August 26 DINNER/SALAD BAR, Friday, August 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome. August 27 ROAST BEEF SUPPER, Saturday, August 27, 5:00 p.m. at the Thompson United Methodist Church. All are welcome. August 28 WEINER & CORN ROAST, Sunday, August 28, 5 p.m. until dark at the Fairdale Park. Bring chairs. Music provided, bring instruments and jam around the campfire. Sponsored by the Fairdale Grange. All are welcome. August 30 WING NIGHT, Tuesday, August 30, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Binghamton Elks Lodge, Kirkwood. All are welcome.
Monday August 22: barbecue chicken breast, home style baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, pineapple bits, granola bar. Tuesday, August 23: beef stew, cranberry juice, biscuit, graham crackers and peanut butter, vanilla pudding/diet vanilla pudding. Wednesday, August 24: vegetable lasagna, mixed vegetables, orange juice, whole wheat bread, peas. Thursday August 25: spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, seeded rye bread, lemon meringue pie, diet vanilla pudding. Friday, August 26: brown bag day; breaded cod filet, brown rice, peas and carrots, honey wheat bread, tartar sauce, mandarin oranges.
The third annual Salt Springs Celebration will be held Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the park. This day is also the biggest fund raiser of the year for the Friends and supports educational programs.
Highlights this year include an exhibition of original photographs by Artist-in-Residence Renee Coy, Native American storytelling inside an authentic tipi, an expanded schedule of performances by local artists and musicians, and an expanded offering of children's activities – including a treasure hunt, paper making, stream searching, petting zoo, and pony rides. At the silent auction, you can bid on unique items donated by local businesses, artists, and members. In the Friends' new shop, you can purchase a Salt Springs Park t-shirt, a walking stick, or one of the many beautiful notecards featuring photographs by local artist George Schreck. Visit the llamas, indulge in some homemade desserts, walk through the gorge and see the waterfalls, and have a wonderful day among Friends.
The public is invited to a reception for the Friends of Salt Springs' Specialist-in Residence, photographer Renee Coy. The reception will be held at the Wheaton House at Salt Springs Park on Friday, September 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening will include refreshments and a "gallery talk" by the artist at 7:45 p.m.
Renee will be exhibiting about 25 of her new photographs, taken at Salt Springs during the past year. Renee is a life-long resident of Susquehanna County. She is a recent graduate of Marywood College in Scranton and looks forward to sharing her personal views of the park.
Madigan To Hold Local Outreaches Harrisburg – State Sen. Roger A. Madigan (R-23) will host outreach events in August 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 stated that a staff member will be available to speak with constituents on August 12 and August 26, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Susquehanna County Office Annex, 31 Public Avenue, Montrose and from 2 p.m. until 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 1-800-443-5772.
Parents and guardians are invited to bring their children to the FREE Masonic Child Identification Program (CHIP), during the Harford Fair, August 22-27, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fair Hill Road, Harford. Run by The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children in partnership with the Crime Prevention Association of Pennsylvania, the Masonic CHIP Program gives law enforcement and recovery officials the necessary materials to find missing children, while giving parents peace of mind. All items generated during a CHIP event are given to the child's family. The CHIP program includes the following: CD Video: A digital video is recorded in front of a height chart backdrop. The CHIP interview captures a child's appearance, speech, mannerisms and other personal characteristics. The CD can quickly be distributed to the media to reach a large audience. Fingerprints: Children's fingerprints are taken in the traditional manner, using inkless print pads (safe for children), to provide clear and readable prints. DNA: A DNA kit is provided to the parent or guardian to be completed at home as soon as possible. The DNA kit includes envelopes for hair samples, nail clippings and oral swab for saliva sample. In 2004, almost 100,000 children were CHIP'd. The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children has commitments to ID up to 150,000 youth in Pennsylvania in 2005. The program is provided free as a result of generous public and private donations. Anyone may initiate a CHIP event; however, all coordination of events is through the Masons of Pennsylvania, and all events are sponsored by the Grand Lodge or by a local Masonic lodge. Individuals who would like to initiate a CHIP event may call the CHIP Project Director at (215) 988-1978 or (800) 537-6525.
Medication Management At Senior Centers The B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging PrimeTime Health Program strives to maintain health and wellness in the older adult (age 60+) population through various programs. The AAA PrimeTime Health program is sponsoring a series of Medication Management programs, in cooperation with Endless Mountains Health Systems, in the Susquehanna County Senior Community Centers. Medication Management continues to be a priority topic to ensure that patients are getting the maximum benefits they need from their medications. The topic for the next series, presented by Jessica Dibble, Medical Care Coordinator, Endless Mountains Health Systems, will be Medications that Treat Various Illnesses. The schedule at the Senior Community Centers is: Lenoxville (222-9550), July 21, 10:30 a.m.; Forest City (785-3386), July 27, 12:30 p.m.; Susquehanna (853-3967), August 18, 12:20 p.m.; Great Bend (879-2896), July 21, 12:15 p.m.; Montrose (278-4370), July 20, Noon. Registration for this free program is not necessary. However, if you would also like to enjoy lunch at the Senior Community Center, call that location at least one day in advance to make a meal reservation. Barnes-Kasson Senior Services operates Senior Community Centers in Susquehanna County through a contract with the Area Agency on Aging.
Kids’ Programs At N. Wayne Library The Northern Wayne Community Library is pleased to announce that Art Classes For Kids will be held in July and the Summer Reading Program, entitled Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds, will take place in August. There is no cost for participation in these programs, but children must be registered with the library. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please call 798–2444 to register your child. Art Classes will be held on three consecutive days, Tuesday, July 19; Wednesday, July 20; and Thursday, July 21. Times vary according to grade level: 10:00-11:15 a.m. for K, 1, 2; 11:45-1:00 p.m. for grades 3, 4, 5; and 1:30-2:45 for students in grade 6 and above. Come out to the classes and see if you can get some of your artwork entered in the Harford Fair. Summer Reading Program will take place every Friday in the month of August from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The dates are August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26. Kids ages 4 through 12 years are invited to come out for lots of fun reading activities, including games and crafts. Children may attend for one of the Fridays, or all four, but don’t miss the kickoff in August 5; there may be a real dragon visiting! All programs will be held at the library on Route 370 in Lakewood, next to the Preston School.
Open House At Susky High School On Thursday evening, August 25, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Susquehanna Community High School will have an open house for all incoming seventh grade students and their parents. At this time seventh grade students will receive a copy of their schedule for the 2005-2006 school year and locker combinations. Parents and students will be introduced to various student activities for the year including an over view of schedule information, student handbooks, homework policy, grading and class requirements. Students and parents are asked to meet in the auditorium at 5:00 p.m. Students will be able to tour the school before leaving to locate classrooms and their lockers.
Dairy Princess Says “Come to the Fair” Greetings everyone! It’s me, Amanda Miner, Susquehanna County Dairy Princess inviting all of you to join me and my dairy court at the 148th Harford Fair, August 22 through 27. Each day I will be promoting the dairy industry in one way or another, with the help of my Dairy Ambassadors and Dairy Maid. Besides the usual handing out of ribbons at the dairy shows I have a few other activities I hope get your attention. There will be a daily dairy question you can take a guess at and possibly win a prize. This activity will be located in the dairy barn where my family and I will have our cows. I will have easy questions for kids and harder ones for adults. Another daily feature will be a coloring/drawing contest for kids in the 4-H building. Winners of both of these contests will be announced at about 4:00, Monday through Friday. During the week I will be handing out balloons, visiting the “Farmer for a Day” exhibit and serving milk at the Farm Bureau booth. You will also find me, along with my Court in the 4-H building serving root beer floats. If you stop at a dairy show on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday the Dairy Court will be handing out ribbons. Thursday you will find me at the 4-H Kiddy Tractor Pull, located in the main Arena in the morning and in the afternoon I will be handing out awards at the Animal Costume Contest in the Dairy Arena. Friday evening at 6:00 come to the Dairy Showmanship Contest to watch or participate. I’ll be there handing out ribbons to all the participant in the Contest. Saturday afternoon I will wind things up at the 4-H Livestock Sale where I will help promote the auctioning of a gallon of milk from the 4-H Grand Champion Holstein and the 4-H Grand Champion colored breed animals. The Harford Fair is an event I look forward to each year and this year as Dairy Princess I’m looking forward to the Fair even more. I hope to see many of you there and hope you stop and say hello.
Community Improvement Workshop Offered Municipalities and non-profit organizations are invited to learn about the application process for three transportation improvement programs funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT): Home Town Streets, Safe Routes to Schools, and Transportation Enhancement. The Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission (NTRPDC) is sponsoring an information session on August 22, from 4 to 6 pm. The Home Town Streets program has been established by PENNDOT to prioritize the repair, redesign, and reconstruction of main streets, commercial corridors and major boulevards in older communities, and to support local revitalization plans. Eligible projects may include sidewalk improvements, planters, benches, street lighting, pedestrian crossings, traffic calming, bicycle amenities, signage and other visual elements. The program is not intended to cover street paving, storm water management and traffic signals. The Safe Routes to Schools Program is designed to work with both school districts and pedestrian and bicycle safety advocates to make physical improvements that promote safe walking and biking passages to our schools. Eligible project examples include sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes or trails, traffic diversion improvements, curb extensions, traffic circles, raised median islands, and walking paths. The Transportation Enhancement Program is designed to help preserve historic transportation facilities and make them more environmentally friendly. A good project example is the conversion of abandoned railway corridors into recreational trails. Other examples may include the rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, which would also include archeological planning and research and the acquisition of historic easements or sites. Applications must be submitted on-line to PENNDOT through their website at www.dot.state.pa.us. After an initial review, they will be forwarded to the Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission for evaluation and possible inclusion in the program. Any government agency, school district or non-profit organization in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, or Wyoming Counties is eligible to apply as a project sponsor. The information session is being held on August 22, from 4-6 p.m. in the NTRPDC conference room, 312 Main Street, Towanda, PA. There is no registration fee. To register and for more information, please contact Brian Baker, Transportation Program Assistant, toll-free at 888-868-8800 or by e-mail at: baker@northerntier.org.
N. Wayne Library August Events The Northern Wayne Community Library will be hosting a Quilt and Craft Show on Sunday, August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Preston School in Lakewood. Many quilts will be displayed including those in historical, traditional and contemporary styles. There will be assorted handicrafts available for purchase. The show is an educational and cultural community event with no admittance fee and free refreshments. A pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday, August 21 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Lake Como from 7:00 a.m. until noon. The breakfast will benefit the Northern Wayne Community Library and is all you can eat with pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Come out to both events in support of the library.
Craft Fair, Bazaar At Thompson UMC The Thompson United Methodist Charge will be holding their annual Craft Fair and Bazaar on Saturday, September 3, at the Church on Route 171 in Thompson, PA. Festivities will run 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A large variety of craft items made by local artisans will be available, both outdoors and in the church. A bake sale with homemade pies, cakes and other delicacies will be abundant. The Fill-a-Can cookie sale, homemade maple products, jelly and jams will be sure to satisfy even the most discriminating shopper. The Attic Treasures will be open with a variety of items both old and new at prices that can’t be beat. The Sidewalk Café will again be open for a lunch bunch. Some items on the menu are hotdogs, hamburgers, wimpies and homemade pies, all prepared by church members. Live entertainment will be ongoing throughout the day; games will also be available for the children. A dunk tank, cotton candy machine and magician will highlight the day. The Clothes Closet will be open to all. Come shop, eat and enjoy the entertainment and the community spirit of the town. Anyone interested in obtaining an application to secure a craft space for the day can do so by contacting Tootsie Stone at (570) 727–2158 or Mary Gray at 756–2652.
Medicare Prescription Coverage Meetings The B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging and the Social Security Administration are co-sponsoring a series of meetings in Susquehanna County to help educate the general public about the new Medicare Prescription Program scheduled to begin on January 1, 2006. The informational meetings will provide an overview of Medicare’s Prescription Program, as well as extra help available from Medicare to pay for prescription drugs for Medicare recipients with limited income and resources. The dates, times and locations for the Medicare prescription coverage public meetings are as follows: Blue Ridge Senior Center, 755 Elizabeth Street, Great Bend, PA 18822, 8/30/05 – 12:15 p.m. Montrose Senior Center, Montrose Square Apartments, Montrose, PA 18801, 9/1/05 – 12:15 p.m. Forest City Senior Center, 535 Main Street, Forest City, PA 18421, 9/14/05 – 12:15 p.m. Lenoxville Senior Center, Lenoxville Community Hall, Lenoxville, PA 18841, 9/15/05 – 11:15 a.m. Lanesboro Senior Center, Turnpike Terrace, Lanesboro, PA 18847, 9/16/05 12:15 p.m. Lawton Senior Center, Lawton Fire Hall, Lawton, PA 18828, 9/19/05 – 12:00 noon. For additional information contact the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-982-4346, or (570) 265-6121.
Old Mill Village Old Time Music The 29th annual, Ben Stone Old-Time Country Music Contest will be featured at Old Mill Village, New Milford, PA on Sunday afternoon, August 28. The gates will open at noon with the contest set to begin at 1 p.m. sharp. The contest is open to all musicians of acoustic (non-electric) guitar, banjo, fiddle, miscellaneous instruments, and to vocalists and groups. Each year hundreds of spectators watch as a field of about 40 musicians compete for ribbons and $500.00 in cash prizes that are awarded to the winning contestants. A special $150.00 donation has been contributed for cash prizes for young people sixteen and under who compete in the youth category. In past years, the variety of miscellaneous instruments has included autoharps, hammered dulcimers, mandolins, and such oddities as cow bells and musical saws! Spectators may want to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call the Village at (570) 465–3448 or the Stones at (570) 278–4494
Hershey’s Cocoa Classic Contest
Harford – Calling all bakers for the 2005 Hershey’s Cocoa Classic baking contest to be held on Monday, August 22 at the Harford Fair. The contest is co-sponsored by Hershey Foods Corporation and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Over 100 fairs across Pennsylvania will offer cash prizes for the best cake and tastiest cookies, brownies, or bars in the youth category. The Harford Fair’s contest is a preliminary competition that leads to the selection of the final Hershey’s Cocoa Classic blue ribbon winner held each January at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show. First place winners at the Farm Show will be awarded a cash grand prize of $500 for the winning cake recipe and $250 for the winning cookie, brownie, or bar recipe. For rules on the Harford Fair’s contest or for more information on entry requirements, obtain a Harford Fair Premium Book at the fair office, or contact Heidi Page at (570) 434–4300.
Annual Craft Fair, Bazaar In Thompson The Thompson United Methodist Charge will be holding their annual Craft Fair and Bazaar on Saturday, September 3 at the Thompson United Methodist Church on Route 171 in Thompson, PA. Festivities will run 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. As in past years, a large variety of craft items made by local artisans will be available both outdoors and in the church. A bake sale, fill-a-can cookie sale, and the church bazaar will be sure to satisfy even the most discriminating shopper. The Attic Treasures will be open with a variety of items both old and new at prices that can’t be beat. The Sidewalk Café will again be open for the lunch bunch. Some items on the menu are hot dogs, hamburgers, whimpies and homemade pies, all prepared by church members. Live entertainment will be ongoing throughout the day; games will also be available for the children. As a service to visitors, parking will be available at the Thompson Firehouse on Water Street, with transportation available to bring participants to the church. Come shop, eat and enjoy the entertainment and the community spirit of the town. Anyone interested in obtaining an application to secure a craft space for the day can do so by contacting Tootsie Stone at (570) 727–2158 or Mary Gray at 756–2652.
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