You still have some time to put your creative skills to work and create an entry for the cover contest for the 2017 Harford Fair premium book.  The design must be original and can be done in any medium, including a photo collage.  The design should represent a variety of the many activities that the fair offers, which may include but is not limited to animals, crafts, foods, amusements, arena shows, and the school house to name but a few.

Stephanie Ostir (above) was a seventh grade student when she designed and created the cover for the 2011 Harford Fair premium book.  Here she proudly displayed her prize-winning entry.  Stephanie continued to submit many prize winning entries not only in the school house but also in 4H throughout her high school career. Stephanie is a 2016 Mountain View graduate.

Included in the design must be the 160th Harford Fair, August 21-26, 2017.  There are four classes for entries from preschool to adult and each entry will be judged within its own class.  Judging will be based on originality, design, neatness and printability in the 8 ½ X 11 inch cover format.  An overall winner will be selected from the first place winners in each class and will be awarded $50.00.  Full details can be viewed on the website at www.harfordfair.com under contests or on page 165 in the premium book.

So get out your paints, your markers, your photos of the fair and get busy.  The entry blank is due August 1, 2016, and entries must be dropped off at the secretary’s office on the fair grounds on August 18-20th.  How exciting for you to see your design printed on 3,500 copies of next year’s premium book.

Tatum Norris, 10 year old daughter of Mr. Chad and Mrs. Bobbi Jo Norris, Susquehanna , PA has been training at Head Over Heels gymnastic center, Vestal, NY for several years.

Miss Tatum Norris displaying her medals

On July 1, 2016 Tatum qualified for all around finals with a fourth place finish during competition in the USAIGG artistic world gymnastics meet on bars, beam and floor.

On July 2, she took second place on bars with a score of 9.45 (out of 10), third place on floor with a 9.40, and eighth place on beam with an 8.8.

Competing in this meet were gymnasts from the United States, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canda, England and Bermuda.

Congratulations, Tatum.

Lately known as the Summit Tea Room, the restaurant with a checkered past has quietly reopened under its old name, The Summit, in New Milford, at the intersection of U.S. 11 and PA 706 – the high point on the Lackawanna railroad line between Scranton and Binghamton.  The new owners are leasing the building owned by Jim Henry with an option to buy, perhaps within the next few years.

The new owners are a partnership of chef George (P.) Bush of Dalton, and 3 members of the Benedict family of Kingsley: chef Brandon, his wife Shana (Mack), and his mother Betty Lou.  (Betty Lou Benedict also owns and operates Marie Turner, Inc., supplier and contractor for the highway and construction industries.)  George and Brandon are both alumni of “the other CIA,” the Culinary Institute of America, in  Hyde Park, NY.

New owners of The Summit in New Milford, pictured (l-r) are: Shana Benedict, Brandon Benedict, George Bush and Betty Lou Benedict. (As a trained professional photographer, Shana could have done better.)

The new management expects a liquor license within the next few months.  They don’t want to schedule a grand opening until they’re fully operational.  In preparation, they have added a more restaurant-like feel to the bar section.  The ballroom is already scheduling events.

You can try out the food right now.  The staff is being hired and trained, but the menu is already attractive.  Shana Benedict says the chefs cut their own meats, and they try to source the fresh veggies from local suppliers.  The steak (ordered rare) was done perfectly, the vegetables were crisp, and the baked potato came with lots of butter.  The andouille soup and the banana cake were delicious.

For the time being The Summit will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 9pm; Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 10pm; and Sundays from 10am to 9pm.  Hours may be extended somewhat once the bar is opened.  The hours may be a burden on the owners’ small children, but Shana Benedict comes from a large farm family, so their new daughter should be well tended.

From All of Us At the County Transcript

Your 100 years of service to Susquehanna County has supported commerce and populace beyond our calculation.

100 years of loyalty to the growth and prosperity of our remote area deserves more than a simple “Thank You” but…

Thank You!

We look forward to your continued attention to the need of our communities.

Reddon's Celebrates 100th Anniversary

This picture gives perspective to the length of support Dr. Frank Reddon envisioned.

Frank J. Reddon assists a customer (Circa 1954)

A familiar line of customers to service; note the attire of the day.

Robert Reddon (left) and Donald Robinson (right) taking advantage of a rare opportunity to relax.

The Reddon’s Drug Stores are celebrating an achievement earned by precious few in business - a 100 years in business anniversary.

Frank J. Reddon, a Susquehanna, PA native graduated from Laurel Hill Academy in 1906, and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1915 with a Degree of Doctor in Pharmacy.

Dr. Reddon began his legacy with purchase of the Mitchell Drug Store, 208 E. Main Street, Susquehanna on October 25, 1916. He then acquired the Rexall Drug Store, 115 Main Street, Susquehanna in the early 1930’s.

In 1952, Dr. Reddon combined the two facilities into one at the 115 Main Street site and in 1956 purchased the former Ryan Brothers Economy Variety Store at 215 Main Street, where he expanded the business considerably.

Dr. Reddon passed in 1959, at which time business incorporated and became Reddon Drug Company, Inc. with Robert F.  Reddon as President and Treasurer, Mrs. Frank J. Reddon as Vice President, Donald Robinson as Secretary.

Robert Reddon graduated Niagara University and Donald Robertson graduated  Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

In 1962 , the Reddon business expanded once again into the Halstead, PA area occupying the former Ted Winnie Building on Rte. 11, with Clair Keefer, 1959 graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science serving as manager at that facility.

The (now) Reddon Drug Stores, Inc. Susquehanna facility moved into the (then newly developed) Shops Plaza in the spring of 1982., with state of the art equipment and considerable floor space for inventory and service to customers.

Dr. Donald Robinson passed away on February 29, 1984.

A sore loss to the family and entire Susquehanna County community occurred on April 3, 2016 with the passing of Robert F. Reddon.

Current officers of the Reddon’s Drug Stores, Inc. are Kathleen Reddon - Vice President, Mary Jane Reddon - Secretary.

It really is a small world after all, especially right now at True Friends!  We have lots of adorable pint-sized pups who will fill your heart in a big way.  The happy go lucky Yorkie twins, a very affectionate  Min Pin Mix, two Shitzu/ Maltese cutie pies, a handsome, laid back Pekingese, a petite poodle, and our royal Terrier, “Princess”.   If a lap dog is your preference com in soon to meet our little bundles of joy and find your bestie, because love has no size limit.

All dogs are spayed/neutered,micro- chipped, vaccinated, and eager to start their new life with someone special!

Fun Fact: Small dogs live the longest. Toy breeds can live up to 16 years or more. So adopt a little friend and have many happy years together to share!