On Friday, December 19th, the Susquehanna Community Awareness Committee and United Methodist Church on Main St in Susquehanna hosted “A Walk Back In Time”, presented by Jon C. Burdick.
Jon C. Burdick
This pictorial review of the history of Susquehanna consisted of over some 200 pictures. Burdick said he has been collecting historical and new pictures of the area for years now and had collected thousands. For six years now Burdick has been taking his photographs, which he personally frames and mats, to craft shows and they are available for purchase. Burdick stated his presentation includes a history of the town since the 1870’s, including explanations of what happened to the historical town, such as fires and floods being the two things that destroyed and majority of the historical buildings in our town.
Anyone interested in seeing more about upcoming events or purchasing Burdick’s photographs can send him a friend request on Facebook at “A Walk Back in Time with Jon C. Burdick”.
Susquehanna County 4-H Educator Abby Onyon recently accepted a generous donation from the members of the Silver Lake Rod and Gun Club. Each year, the Silver Lake Rod and Gun Club hosts the Roger Everitt Memorial Shoot in the beginning of June, and the proceeds from this event are donated to the Susquehanna County 4-H Shooting Sports Program.
Susquehanna County 4-H Educator Abby Onyon (pictured) happily accepts the donation check from Silver Lake Rod and Gun Club members Fred Guyette and Norm McPherson
This is a two day trap shoot that is open to anyone on the first day, and is a sanctioned ATA shoot on the second day. The funds are used towards purchasing equipment, funding the 4-H Shooting Sports Fun Day held each year in May, and assisting 4-H members that participate in local, state, and national shooting sports events.
The Silver Lake Rod and Gun Club also graciously allowed Susquehanna County 4-H to use their facilities to hold the 4-H Shooting Sports Fun Day. Youth that attended were able to try archery, air rifle or pistol, riflery, and shotgun. Thank you very much to all the members of the Silver Lake Rod and Gun Club for their continued support of the Susquehanna County 4-H Program.
On November 17-19, Pauline Fallon, Jim and Kim Barbour, Thom and Tootie Helmacy, Cheryl Matulevich, Bob Klim and Donna Williams attended Pa. Farm Bureau's 64th Annual Meeting. Jim Barbour delivered a powerful message at the Inspirational Pause on Monday morning's session. 175 voting delegates acted on 130 plus new proposed policy recommendations. Susquehanna County Farm Bureau policies passed with "flying colors."
Jim Barbour receiving an award of behalf of Susquehanna County PFB from PFB President, Carl T. Shaffer
Seminars offered addressed Lyme Disease, Farm Safety, GMO's, Federal Safety Net, Women Growing Strong in Agriculture, Drones in Agriculture, Penna. Preferred, Farm Generated Data, Affordable Care Act, Pa.'s Public Pension problem, Ag. Education in our Schools, Boosting Brain Health and, Social/Media Technology.
In the category of county farm bureaus with 400 farm members or less, Susquehanna County Farm Bureau was the Overall Achievement Award winner and won President's Awards for Policy Development and Implementation, Media Relations and, Member Communications.
Pauline Fallon, District 1 PFB Board Member attended Board Meetings on Nov. 16 and Nov. 19. Cheryl Matulevich, District 1 PFB State Women's Leadership Committee member attended meetings on Nov. 19.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the State's largest farm organization with a volunteer membership of approximately 60,000 farm and rural families, representing farms of evert size and community.
In memory of Kelly Conklin her friends, Andrea Walker and Lindsey Lawrenson organized a clothing drive this past Saturday, December 20th. Lindsey and Andrea said that last September Kelly had done a clothing drive, “because that was the kind of person she was”. The two stated they wanted to do something positive in memory of Kelly in the spirit of the holidays.
Lindsey Lawrenson, left, and Andrea Walker
All clothing collected will be donated to Susquehanna Community Interfaith in Montrose. The turn out for the drive was overwhelming. One load of clothing was delivered on Friday and the drop off that was taking place at the Lanesboro Church on Saturday morning was already producing more donations than anticipated. The family of Kelly Conklin, along with Walker and Lawrenson wanted to thank all that helped make this event a success and donated.
Happy Holidays to all. Nora is our pet of the week and she is hoping for a home for Christmas. She is a friendly, spayed young adult and has been tested for FIV and Feluk (negative). She would make a great family companion.
Nora
At Christmas time we advise all pet guardians to be aware of plants, ornaments and foods that may harm your animals. They may also be stressed with all the celebrations and visitors. Keep them safe and out of harms way when entertaining. We thank those of you who have donated to our shelter throughout the year and for the Christmas season. Best wishes to everyone for a safe and enjoyable holiday.
