Andrew Trotter received the scholarship awarded by the Susquehanna Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR). The award was presented at the Senior Class Night at Forest City Regional High School. Bob McNamara, president of the Susquehanna Chapter, and Ellen Holdredge, Ed Support Chair, made the presentation. 

Bob McNamara, Andrew Trotter, Ellen Holdredge

During his years at Forest City, Andrew was in the National Honor Society, band, and drama club. He is also an Eagle Scout.

In the fall, Andrew will attend Keystone College to major in education. Because of his interest in historical research, he plans to concentrate on social studies education.

NEP Wireless has decided to exit the retail wireless business.  As a result of that decision, NEP Wireless and AT&T Mobility (“AT&T”) have entered into an agreement whereby AT&T will purchase certain NEP Wireless spectrum assets, pending FCC approval.  There is no definitive timeframe for the completion of this spectrum transaction, but it most likely will take several months.  In addition to the purchase of the wireless assets, AT&T will lease certain portions of the NEP Wireless network after the closing of the transaction. 

NEP Wireless will continue to provide wireless service to its customers during a pre-closing transition period ending September 22, 2015; wireless service will not be affected during that period.  Since NEP will cease providing service as of September 22, 2015, NEP Wireless customers are strongly encouraged to evaluate alternative wireless carriers, analyze their coverage area and plan offerings, and make an informed choice as to which wireless carrier best suits their needs. 

This transaction will not affect the NEP landline business that has been in operation for 115 years and offers phone, internet and video services in portions of Susquehanna, Wayne and Lackawanna counties.

Media Venture Partners (MVP) served as the exclusive financial advisor to NEP in this transaction.  MVP is an investment banking firm serving companies in the technology, communications, media and renewable energy sectors with a comprehensive array of services, including merger and acquisition advisory, debt and equity financing, and restructuring advisory.

Undoubtedly you have heard about the closing of post offices, consolidating post offices, and changes in addresses.  The Harford Fair was told at the end of May they had to decide among three choices.  The directors thought it best to go with the physical address which was previously the shipping address for the fair.

The address that should be used for everything is: Harford Agricultural Society, 485 Fair Hill Rd., New Milford, PA 18834.  This will alleviate a delay in deliveries, which will be a concern at the beginning of August which is the deadline for entries for this year’s fair.  Or, if you are entering, use the on-line entry process and there will be no worries.  Everything will be received immediately.

Please spread the word so that all entries and mail is received in a timely fashion.

Rachael Grosvenor, 2014-2015 Susquehanna County Dairy Princess passed her reign on to Taylor Sebring on May 22nd, at the County Dairy Princess Pageant held at the Episcopal Church in Montrose.

Taylor is the daughter of Brad and Cynthia Sebring of North Abington Township. Taylor attends Abington Heights High School with future plans of attending Delaware Valley University, studying dairy and livestock science. As a Susquehanna County 4-H member she has a dairy project, leasing Brown Swiss heifers from Rogers Dairy Farm owned by Jim & Tina Rogers. Taylor and her brother and three sisters along with her parents attend the Peckville Assembly of God church. She loves everything agriculture related and plans to have a connection to the land and animals her entire life.

Newly crowned Dairy Princess Taylor Sebring and Alternate Dairy Princess Brooke Marvin

Alternate Dairy Princess Brooke Marvin, daughter of Earl and Sandra Marvin of Susquehanna attends Blue Ridge High School. Brooke gets her dairy background living next door to her Uncle Bill Boman’s dairy farm where he milks over 60 cows each day. She is active in her church and enjoys volunteering her time to programs such as Special Olympics and Be a Hero as well as taking part in softball, volleyball and basketball cheerleading at school.

The new Dairy Princess Taylor Sebring and Alternate Dairy Princess Brooke Marvin will fulfill their duties with support from Dairy Maids Kendra and Kaelynn Brant and Megan Johns and Dairy Ambassadors Emory Bewley, Katrina Vidota, Alivia Hughes and Dana Nunemacher, all working together educating the public about the importance of dairy products in their diets and being advocates for Susquehanna County dairy farmers.

Once again the evening program was presented by former Susquehanna County Dairy Princesses, Olivia Mitchell Zawiski, Callie Curley, Allison Kiefer, Mercedes Spickerman and Kelly Diaz Young. Also taking part in the program were Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess Ashley Mohn and PA Dairy Princess and Promotion administrative director Laura Daubert.

Olivia Mitchell Zawiski 2010/2011 Dairy Princess welcomed everyone to Pageant followed by 2011-2012 Princess Allison Kiefer introducing each member of Susquehanna County’s dairy court as they took their place on stage.

Dairy Maids Kendra Brant, Kaelynn Brant and Megan Johns each stepped forward making comments about their relationship to dairy and spoke a bit about how they will be fulfilling their responsibilities as Dairy Maids. Next to speak were Dairy Ambassadors Katrina Vidota, Alivia Hughes and Dana Nunemacher each with promotion plans they will be carrying out. Crown Bearer Chelsea Empet made a few comments about her families’ farm. Emory Bewley was unable to attend, however Callie Curley 2012/2013 Dairy Princess read a speech prepared by Emory outlining her experiences as a Dairy Ambassador. Alternate Dairy Princess Rachel Johnson then spoke of her year’s experience promoting the dairy industry.

Dairy Princess candidates Brooke Marvin and Taylor Sebring each gave excellent speeches related to the dairy industry and their promotion work plans during the year ahead.

PA Dairy Princess and Promotion administrative director, Laura Daubert presented and award to Peggy Empet for her 25 years of service to the Susquehanna County Dairy Promotion Program. Peggy spoke of her enjoyment being involved with the county program.

2013/2014 Dairy Princess Mercedes Spickerman presented outgoing Princess Rachael Grosvenor with a scholarship award provided by the county dairy promotion committee to use as she continues her education as a nursing student at Misericordia University.

Mercedes also commented on the importance of the promotions the girls have done this past year mentioning the many school promotions done to encourage children to include three servings of dairy in their diet each day. The 2014/2015 girls completed over 240 promotions around Susquehanna County.

Allison Kiefer presented top scrapbook awards to Emory Bewley, Alivia Hughes, Katrina Vidota, Rachael Grosvenor and Rachel Johnson.

Rachael Grosvenor gave a very emotional farewell speech complementing the members of her court on the excellent job they did working with her during the past year. Rachael felt very blessed to have had the opportunity delivering the message around Susquehanna County on the importance of the dairy industry and reminding folks everywhere she went about including dairy products in their diet. Susquehanna County dairy promotion team members were very proud when Rachael received the honor of becoming a PA State Alternate Dairy Princess in September of 2014. Rachael now had the duty of promoting the dairy industry, not only in Susquehanna County but throughout Pennsylvania.

The program continued as 2014/2015 Alternate Dairy Princess Rachel Johnson crowned the new Alternate Dairy Princess Brooke Marvin and Dairy Princess Rachael Grosvenor crowned the new Susquehanna County Dairy Princess Taylor Sebring assisted by crown bearer Chelsea Empet.

The evening concluded with a reception to meet and congratulate Susquehanna County’s dairy promotion team and browse the scrapbooks on display.

Any school or organization wishing to have the presence of members of the Susquehanna County Dairy Promotion team at an event please contact County Chairperson Evie Goff at gofffarm@epix.net or 570-278-1212 or the new Dairy Princess Taylor Sebring at tescakes@aol.com or 570-563-8277.

Enjoy your “3 Every Day” of dairy!

With the warm summer days upon us and school soon to be out for the summer, undoubtedly thoughts of events, entries, and new things for the Harford Fair are on people’s minds.  Where do you find out that information—in the annual copy of the Harford Fair Premium Book.  First of all, you can go directly to the Harford Fair website and on the left hand side of the page, you will see the fair book’s cover which shows all ages of fairgoers promoting this year’s theme, “Harvest the Fun.”  Click on that icon and it will take you directly to a drop down menu for the book.  You can view the entire book or the specific section you are looking for.

The Harford Fair Premium Books are now available.

If you are one who likes to hold the book in your hand to preview it, you can pick one up at the fair office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Many businesses in the community also have copies of the book available.  The books are free!  If you have submitted entries in the recent past or are on the fair’s mailing list, you probably have already received your copy in the mail.

Planning on entering some of those projects that you worked on throughout this past long, cold winter?  You can easily do that on line as well.  Just click on the entry icon on the home page and it will lead you directly through the easy to follow process.  Even if you entered in the past on-line, you will need to set up a new account which is only used by the Harford Fair.  All of the entries from you, the community, are what make the fair an event for young and old alike.  So get movin’ and enter your items by August 1, 2015. If you are mailing entries be sure to use the Harford Fair’s new mailing address: Harford Agricultural Society, 485 Fair Hill Rd., New Milford, PA 18834.

Kitten season is in full swing and we are getting lots of calls from folks with strays to surrender.  We are trying to help as many as possible but the numbers are astronomical.   Anyone interested in helping in any way - adopting, fostering, donating or volunteering please call the shelter.   Kindred Spirits has a neuter clinic once a month at the shelter for the male cats.  Cost is $30 with rabies shot.   Call for details.  If you have a female cat please, please have it spayed before it adds to the population problem.  Vouchers can be purchased at the shelter for $60.  

Cats and kittens deserve to be treated with kindness and consideration.  Be sure you can make the commitment to provide  the daily needs and veterinary care before adopting a companion.  Stop in and see the wonderful selection of cats and kittens we have available.  They are all as cute as Boggle and Crush (pictured)

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Boggle and Crush