March 21

LUNCH: Sat., March 21, Good News Lunch, St. Marks Church, New Milford, Free Meal, All are welcome.

March 22

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Sunday, March 22nd, 11:00 a.m. American Legion Post 357 Hallstead, Pa.

March 22

ANNUAL HAM PARTY: Sunday, March 22nd at 1:00 p.m.-? Raffles, Showdown, door prize, free food & beverage. American Legion Post 357 Hallstead, Pa.

March 26

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: St. Marks Church, New Milford, Pa. 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

March 28

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL SUPPER & BAKE SALE: Saturday, March 28th at the Thompson United Methodist Church, 53 Water Street Thompson, Pa. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!

March 28

PIEROGI SALE: March 28th-29th at St. Martin of Tours. Call 570-756-2983 to pre-order.

PALM SUNDAY: Sun., March 28, Palm Sunday Vigil Mass, 4:00 PM, Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose.

March 29

LIVING WAY OF THE CROSS: Mon., March 29, 7:00 PM, Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose.

MON., Mar. 23: Broccoli & Cheese Omelet, Hashbrowns, Sauteed Peppers & Onions, WW English Muffin, Fresh Fruit Salad

TUE., Mar. 24: Meatball Sandwich, Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad,  Minestrone Soup, WW Roll, Caramel Brownie.

WED., Mar. 25: Baked Rosemary Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, WW Roll, Peach Betty

THU., Mar. 26: Roast Pork w/Gravy, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, WW Roll, Sliced Apples, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie.

FRI., Mar. 27: Crispy Baked Fish, Boiled New Potatoes, Broccoli AuGratin, WW Roll, Chocolate Mousse, Banana.

The Susquehanna County Forest Land Owners Association (SCFLOA) will host a 2015 Spring Woods Walk March 28, 2015 on the actively managed property of Dick & Sandy Schwab, in Liberty Twp.

SCFLOA asks you to join them in marking the end to a long, cold, and snowy winter by breaking out for a spring walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome as we end winter with a visit to a property that has 20 acres of evergreen forest (red pine, white spruce, Norway spruce), Japanese larch trees. one acre of tulip poplar, black locust trees and a mix of northern hardwoods. We will see field edge cutbacks and plantings in the wildlife managed areas,

40 resurrected apple trees, a pond and get a good view of this property. Dick Schwab promises a few stories on honey locust trees, “the Appomatox tree” and life experiences from his 30+ years at the SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry near Syracuse, NY. Learn what you might be able to do with some parts of your forest or woodlot.

This event will start to gather at 830am at the Schwab property just off of Tripp Lake Road (Liberty Township road 813). The degree of walking difficulty is easy to moderate so please plan accordingly. Waterproof footwear is advised. Woods walk signs will indicate the road turnoff areas. Members of the SCFLOA Board of Directors will be guiding cars to the parking and meeting area.

8:30 to 9am - Arrival, registration. Meet and greet old and new friends. Coffee, hot chocolate, donuts will be offered by the -Thundering Hooves and Beating Hearts 4-H club.

9:00 am - SCFLOA VP Rob Alfred and Board member Jim Kessler will welcome the group. Landowners Dick and Sandy will spend a few minutes reflecting on their 8 years of woodland, wildlife and property management work on this property; Ryan Brown PA Bureau of Forestry Service Forester updates on tree pests – wooly adelgid, emerald ash borer and more. We will proceed on our walking tour of an actively managed forest with diverse forest types.

9:30am - 11:30am The walk progresses to and through the 50+ acres of actively managed forest area. There will be several stops as the walk progresses through different stages and types of forest cover. We will focus on red pine management and harvesting options, girdling as a management tool, tree planting under the red pine trees as part of the future management goals, conversion of some areas evergreen areas to a hardwood stand, other types of tree planting and tree protection.

Lunch, as soon as we are done walking is being offered by the Thundering Hooves and Beating Hearts 4-H club. The lunch meal will be wimpies, walking tacos, potato chips, dessert items, drinks - water, soda, juice, coffee, hot chocolate. Please help SCFLOA help this group of young people raise some money for their 4H club, while they feed us. There will be a cost for lunch.

Contact Bob Wagner  (570)-278-9363 to RSVP for lunch (so the 4H group knows approximately how many people) or for more specific driving directions.

Penn State Extension is again sponsoring Everybody Walk Across PA this spring. It is eight weeks of walking, March 30 to May 24, to improve health. Plus, we will virtually visit several of Pennsylvania’s State Parks.

Gather your family, friends or co-workers to form a team of up to five. Team members will try to average walking or exercising ten miles per week to meet the program’s goal. Walk with your team or on your own at a time and place convenient for you. You do not have to walk in the state parks, unless of course, you live close to a park. Team captains report the mileage for their team each week. Everyone receives weekly e-mail updates on the progress as we virtually visit the parks.

Each week will bring a new theme; beautiful vistas, dramatic waterfalls, unusual geologic features, family friendly hikes and much more. Along the way there will be tips on outdoor food safety and ideas for child friendly activities. Also find motivators to keep walking and strategies for eating more fruits and vegetables. All of this will keep everyone moving toward a healthier lifestyle.

The program is free but registration is required by March 29, 2015. Register or learn more about this event at http://extension.psu.edu/health/walk-across-pa or contact Karen Bracey at 570-836-3196 or kbracey@psu.edu.

Moderate activity, like walking reduces stress and fatigue. It improves mental alertness. Activity also strengthens bones and helps the heart and blood vessels. Combined with healthy eating, it can help to reduce or maintain body weight. Being active has been shown to lessen incidence of certain chronic diseases.

Spring is a great time to get outside and be more active. Eight weeks can help turn healthy behaviors into healthy habits. Take the first step and join in Everybody Walk Across PA 2015! Persons with all levels of physical ability are encouraged to take part. An exercise conversion chart will translate activities other than walking into miles for this program. While the goal is reaching at least 10 miles per week per person, there is no minimum required to participate.

Dog wardens will canvass homes in Montrose, Susquehanna County, the week of April 6, 2015 to ensure all dog owners have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs.

All dogs three months or older must be licensed by January 1 of each year. The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered dog and $8.50 for other dogs. Older adults and persons with disabilities may purchase a license for $4.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and $6.50 for others.

Additionally, all dogs and non-feral cats (three months of age and older) must be vaccinated against rabies. Booster vaccinations must be administered periodically to maintain lifelong immunity.

Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.

Licenses may be purchased through Treasurer Catherine Benedict at the Susquehanna county courthouse or by calling 570-278-4600, ext. 131.

More Information – Visit www.licenseyourdogPA.com or call 717-787-3062.