The Susquehanna Community High School Class of 1962 recently held their 50th Year Reunion. It was held on August 11, 2012 at the Green Gables Restaurant Pavilion in New Milford, PA.

Pictured are classmates who attended: Richard Baker, Barbara Bailey Hopson, William Ball, Patricia Barton Wayman, Marilyn Burdick Hokrein, Lillian Butts Denney, Janice Carpenter Convertino, Thomas Chamberlain, Carole Crawford Klym, Raymond Frye, Larry Fox, Connie Hall Bush, Gene Hendricson, Sara Jordan Fives, Nancy Maas Baker, Nancy Robinson Williams, Helen Mushala, David Lane, JoAnn Rebich Bower, Albert Price, Martha Roberts Box, David Scales, Patricia Skurski Mead, Eugene Smigel, Janet Soden Roe, Margaret Spoor Grannis, Joyce Thorn, Carol VanLoan Gorton, Jerry Weaver and Mary Westbrook Merrill.

Hi, it’s Susquehanna County Dairy Princess Callie Curley here with some yummy breakfast tips and treats.

Callie Curley, Susquehanna County Dairy Princess

While the hustle and bustle of a new school year is most certainly exciting, it can leave kids and parents feeling worn down by the end of the day…and of course, very hungry! One easy way to keep the cravings at bay is to start the day right: with a delicious, nutritious breakfast and a few extra minutes with family.

Begin the day by sitting down at the table for a dairy-rich and of course, delicious meal before starting your busy days. Better doesn’t have to mean difficult. With the abundance of ready-to-make and ready-to-eat breakfast foods like frozen waffles and French toast sticks, adding that homemade feel is easy; just top them with fresh fruits, real butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

And if waffles aren’t your favorite, there are many other choices available. Try chopping up fruits such as bananas, apples, pears, and cantaloupe and sprinkling with lemon juice before refrigerating overnight and enjoying in the morning or add a yummy flair to your scrambled eggs and try adding milk, a favorite shredded cheese and some vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms before cooking.

Although, traditionally people prefer “grab and go” foods for their weekday mornings and leave the sit down meals for the weekend and holidays, with just a little preparation and planning, homemade breakfasts like the ones listed above can be a snap no matter what your calendar has on it.

Eating a better breakfast can make maintaining a healthy diet easy too. Did you know that the daily calcium requirement for kids ages 9-18 is 1300 milligrams? That’s 4-5 glasses of milk in just one day; a lot to expect when milk is only consumed with lunch and dinner. By shelving the toaster pastries and turning breakfast into an actual meal you are helping your kids to reach their calcium goals…and they may not even realize it!

Pictured is Patrick Bartorillo, president of Pennsylvania Supply North Region, cuts the ribbon on a new natural gas meter and regulation station at the company’s asphalt plant in Lawton, Susquehanna County. The station, which was constructed by Leatherstocking Pipeline Company of Binghamton, NY, will allow the asphalt plant to use low-cost, locally produced natural gas to operate the asphalt burners. Speakers at the ribbon cutting included Bartorillo, Joe Marabito of Leathestocking, state Rep. Tina Pickett and state Sen. Gene Yaw. Bill desRosiers of Cabot Oil and Gas and Helen Humphreys of the Williams Companies attended the ceremony.

Montrose Area High School senior Stephanie Koloski has donated $1030 toward the 4-H Horse Program as part of her Beginner’s Luck Novice Horse Show Series.

The Beginner’s Luck Novice Horse Show Series was open to novice riders of all ages in their 1st and 2nd year of showing. The purpose of the series was to provide a safe and fun learning experience for novice riders. The series provided a relaxed show atmosphere where riders were able to feel comfortable and even ask questions. Grand and Reserve Champion ribbons were awarded for the series in Levels 1, 2 & 3 English and Western Divisions. Three special awards were given: Most Improved Rider, Best Equitation and Most Game Points.

The series featured a $50 added Freestyle Showmanship Class, sponsored by Unity Stables. Music, costumes, props, etc. were part of this class and was judged on creativity, entertainment value, and technical skills.

A special Thank you to the sponsors, judges, exhibitors, spectators, and wonderful volunteers who came to help and support!

Susquehanna County 4-H member Kelly Oliver, 14, Springville and her mother 4-H Horse Leader Connie Oliver recently competed in the Pennsylvania State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride, also known as the “Keystone Ride” on September 16. Kelly and Connie both placed second in their respective divisions; Kelly in the Jr. Rider Division and Connie in the Adult Division.

Kelly Oliver and her horse, PJ

The 27.7 mile ride was held at Rothrock State Forest, Huntington, Mifflin and Centre Counties. It takes place on well-marked trails at a timed pace, with judges observing the ride and inspecting the horses both before and after the competition. The 4 hour ride took place in two sections with a mandatory stop time in the middle. It’s not a race against time competition, scoring is based on the overall condition of the horse with points deducted for any changes in the horse’s condition during the ride. This type of trail ride takes over six weeks to prepare your horse for this endurance event.

Kelly is the daughter of Dennis and Connie Oliver and is in the 9th grade at Elk Lake Jr./Sr. High School She is a member of the Blue Ribbon Driven 4-H Club. At the District IV Horse Show, Kelly qualified for the State 4-H Horse Show in Trail Class; which will be held in Harrisburg in October.

Connie is also a 4-H volunteer with the Blue Ribbon Driven 4-H Club and enjoys helping youth members with the trail course at 4-H Horse Camp.