On February  11, 2017 the NJD BPW visited the Barnes Kasson SNF residence for Valentine's Day.  The members spent some time talking to residents and brought each resident a treat.

Pictured (l-r) are: Jennifer Bixby, NJD President, Linda Bedford, Colleen Wilkes, Ethel Ambagais, Mary Mushala And Ann Wolfe.

The club has been visiting SNF for Valentine's Day for many years as a club project. Any one interested in learning more about what the NJD BPW does is welcome to contact Linda Bedford at 570-853-3584.

District Attorney Robert Klein attended the January 26, 2017 meeting of

Susquehanna County District Attorney Robert Klein attended the January 26, 2017 meeting of the Nellie Jane Dewitt Business and Professional Women.

Susquehanna County District Attorney Robert Klein with Jenny Bixby, President NJD BPW

DA Klein gave us an overview of the drug epidemic and what his office is doing to curb the problem in the area. There are many ideas that he hopes to implement in the near future and some programs and ways they are trying to prevent drugs from getting used improperly.

Looking for something to do? Do you enjoy visiting residents at Personal Care Homes or Nursing Facilities like our volunteers?

Volunteer Ombudsman Ernestine Baxter helps make the lives of Long Term Care Residents better.

Ernestine Baxter

Ernestine has been a dedicated Volunteer Ombudsman since March, 2006.  She has consistently visited at her assigned facilities on a weekly basis.  She was originally assigned one facility, but through time has expanded her visitation to three long term care nursing homes. 

Ernestine feels there are so many people that don’t have anyone to look out for them.   She stated “I just want to help”.

Ernestine is very resident directed.  She remembers and follows up on concerns identified previously by residents.  She is very resident centered and has a caring spirit. 

Residents recognize her as someone they can trust in imparting sensitive information.  Ernestine strives to achieve positive outcomes for residents and is conscientious in reporting matters to staff Ombudsman when problems arise.  

Both Ernestine and other Volunteer Ombudsman, such as Billie Ann Shewell report feeling useful when they help a resident with a problem.

The Ombudsman Program provides training to individuals who help a resident and their families with complexities of long term care issues. The Ombudsman also investigates concerns about the quality of care and treatment provided by long term care facilities.

The Ombudsman Program reimburses the volunteers mileage. If you would like to know more about the Program and how volunteering is so important, please call 1-800-982-4346.

The Ombudsman Program and the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is funded in part by the Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.

Deena an 8 year old, spayed, Rottweiler/ Australian Cattle Dog Mix and Duff a 9 year old, neutered, Norwegian Elkhound Mix are a very bonded pair.  They recently came to True Friends from a neighboring shelter who had them waiting patiently to be adopted for over 1 year.  We are hoping a change of scenery and new friends will give them more opportunities to find a comfortable, loving home to live out there lives  happily together.  Deena and Duff our very sweet, well behaved dogs that love car rides and playing outside together.  They would do best in a home with someone that doesn’t presently have any other pets and has the space in their home and hearts for this furry, fun- loving  couple.  Don’t forget, True Friends is still waiving our adoption fees until March 1st and we have so many loving dogs and cats like Deena & Duff that have been through a lot of tough times and heartache.  Each of them would be forever grateful if someone took them home and made them part of their family.

We are so very thankful to the Montrose Rotary, all the generous sponsors, contributors, cooks, and everyone who came to their “Country Cooks for Charity” this past Saturday.  It was really amazing for us to see how much our community believes in True Friends and our animals.  Thank you all for supporting our local shelter.  We simply couldn’t keep our doors open without you.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT'S for the following individuals as of 10:15 a.m. on February 24, 2017Timothy Bartkus, Tonya S. Birchard, Allen S. Bowman, Melanie M. Button, Brian M. Decker, Tina Dolan, Joseph A. Fiorentino, Robert Franks, Jeffrey J. Gamble, Ryan H. Groover, Kaci J. Howell, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Timothy J. Jackson, Scott J. McGarrigle, Joshua K. Mess, Matthew S. Miller, Peggy J. Mills, Matthew J. Moxen, Christine M. Mroz, Timothy Murray, James D. Peck, Jr., Leon J. Phillips, Brian T. Phillips, Anthony Popolaski, III, Cody Quick, Matthew J. Setzer, Desiree L. Shifler, Richard D. Shoemaker, Jason L. Shores, Jerome W. Slick, Christopher D. Taylor, Samantha Ulrich, Charles Vanwinkle, Jr., Robert C. Walter, II, Jeffrey Warner, William R. Wayman, Jr., Anthony Younica. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.

DEEDS

Auburn Land LLC to Lenny G. and Alicia Traver in Auburn Township for $65,000.00

Timothy J. and Suzanne M. Houlihan to Suzanne M. Houlihan in New Milford Township for $1.00

Nancy Hartman to Wells Fargo Bank (SBM) Wachovia Bank in Gibson Township for $62,511.76

John H. Kelly to Diaz Family Limited Partnership in Montrose for $100,000.00

Alden R Jr. and Robin M. Armstrong to Robin M. Armstrong in New Milford Township for $1.00

William C (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) and Eva M. (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) and Susquehanna Tax Claim Bureau to O. Kenneth Shaffer in Auburn Township for $1,331.83

Frank J. (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) Barry and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Skip Tracy LLC in Clifford Township for $70,100.00

Joseph A. (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) and Norma J. (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) Fiorentino and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Gene R. Hubbard in Dimock Township for $9,404.45

Peter David Dolan (BY TRAX CLAIM BUREAU) and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Christopher T. Tracy in Great Bend Township for $1,078.68

Baltasar (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) and Michael L. Jr.(BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) Clar and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Christopher T. Tracy in New Milford Township for $7,091.55

Cassandra Roth (BY TAX CLAIM BUREAU) and Susquehanna County Tax Claim to Robin Murray in Susquehanna $5,872.87

Louis D., Douglas, Linda M (AKA) Linda Burgess to Louis D. and Linda M. Burgess in Liberty Township for $1.00

Richard S. Johnson to William D. Kieswer in Liberty Township for $1.00

John Rincavage to Nationstar Mortgage LLC (DBA) and Champion Mortgage Company in Choconut Township for $1.00

Joyce Hall to Joyce and Brian T. Hall in New Milford Township for $1.00

Deborah J. Johnson to Jennifer L. Zarrelli in Hallstead Borough for $58,500.00

Philip R. and P. Scott Brown and Robert J. Harmer to Philip R. and P. Scott Brown and Robert J. Harmer in Hop Bottom Borough and Harford Township for $10.00

Greater Forest City Industries Inc to Anne Fortuner (ESTATE) in Forest City for $1.00

Verna M. Stevens to Bremer HOF Owners Inc in Herrick Township for $100.00

Somerset Regional Water Resources LLC (BY SHERIFF) to Community Bank (DBA) First Liberty Bank and Trust in Springville Township for $11,608.40

Nancy Jane Wink (BY SHERIFF AKA) Nancy J. Wink (BY SHERIFF) to Wells Fargo Bank (SBM) Wachovia Bank in Herrick Township for $1,012.94

Joshua K. Mess (BY SHERIFF) to Caliber Home Loans Inc in Franklin Township for $1,040.31

Scott R. and Stacy I. Tyler to Scott R. Tyler in Auburn Township for $1.00

Michael J. and Heather L. Considiline to Nicholas Grisafi in Bridgewater Township for $175,000.00

Robert H. Hummel (AKA) Robert H. Hummell, Betty E. Hummel (AKA) Betty E. Hummell (AKA) Betty E. Hummel to Douglas J. Cooper in Dimock Township for $1.00

Burton H. and Sharon K. Force to Matthew Wambold in Rush Township for $100,000.00

Curtis L and Pamela M. Eshbaugh, John P. and Lori L. Mocniak to John M. Litzenburg and Heidi L. Batdorf in Apolacon Township for $35,000.00

Carl and Terry Benscoter and Dean T. and Melissa Hitchcock to Jordan M. Smith in Montrose 2W for $111,000.00

Linda A. Jones to William B. Jones III in Clifford Township for $1.00

Following is the list of names drawn to serve as Petit and Traverse jurors for March to appear in the Court of Common Pleas, Susquehanna County Courthouse (large Courtroom), Montrose, PA, on the 13th day of March, 2017,at nine o’clock a.m. (9:00 a.m.):

Apolacon Township: Margarete Barrett, Darlene McGinniss.

Auburn Township: George Baker, Richard Burgess.

Bridgewater Township: Shirley Collins, Patti Miller Rosenkrans, Holly Singer.

Brooklyn Township: Tonya Molenko, John Rudizianski Jr.

Clifford Township: Jeffrey Gamble, Joseph Salak.

Dimock Township: Jeff Chichvar, Theresa Ross.

Forest Lake Township: Francis Karpov, Cynthia Spoeher.

Franklin Township: Joseph Gray, Janet Hollenbeck.

Gibson Township: Harold Shay.

Great Bend Borough: Harold Thatcher.

Great Bend Township: Bonnie Yeisley.

Hallstead Borough: Nancy Loomis, Robert Pingarelli.

Harmony Township: Elizabeth Cole, Donna Kukowski.

Herrick Township: Kimberly Trotter.

Jackson Township: Joanna Burdick Osterhout.

Jessup Township: Beverly Kinsey, David Nice, Robert Wagner.

Lathrop Township: Alan Bigelow, Martin Klees, Richard Pallman Jr.

Lenox Township: Dale Gerfin.

Liberty Township: Christy Benaquisto, Judy Chauncey, Edward Hartman, Susan Henry, Jeffrey McCain.

Middletown Township: Rachelle Shaulis.

Montrose Borough 1st Ward: Frank Capalaces, Evelyn Humbert.

New Milford Borough: Emily Marble.

New Milford Township: Leonard Navickas, Debra Rogers Rider.

Oakland Borough: David Dibble, Darlene Mallery.

Rush Township: Allen Hunsinger.

Silver Lake Township: Gail Benio, Patricia Lewis, Clair Swingle.

Susquehanna Borough 2nd Ward: Michele Cuevas, Tracy Fisher.

Thompson Township: Doris Chervanka.

Uniondale Borough: Ellen Foster, Lisa Heller.

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Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle top millions of people’s list of goals. Unfortunately, it’s a lot easier to set a goal than it is to actually achieve it, so it’s important to have a game plan if you want to see results. Here are some sustainable tips to help you lose weight and feel great!

Set Goals Mindfully

Setting a goal to “lose weight” sounds great, but it is pretty vague. It’s hard to achieve a goal without a specific plan or focus. Remember to think about your health beyond just the number on the scale. Whether it’s deciding to train for a 5k race or choosing to reduce your sugar intake by half, getting specific and setting realistic goals helps you get a clear sense as to whether you were successful.

Get Hydrated

One simple way to cut back calories and sugar is to make water your drink of choice. Eliminate high-calorie beverages like juice and soda from your diet. Get started by setting a simple goal of drinking at least five 12-ounce glasses of water a day.

Sustainable Meal Planning

A sustainable diet is not about deprivation, it’s about eating nutritious, enjoyable meals. For example, a Mediterranean diet, which focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and healthy fats like olive oil; often offers better nutrition, better flavors and better results than a fad diet.

In fact, people who followed a Mediterranean diet lost 52 percent more weight than those with a standard low-fat diet says a study published in a peer reviewed journal. Over a period of two years, the Mediterranean diet group lost 9.7 pounds while the low fat diet group only lost 6.3 pounds.

Make Exercise Fun

Exercise is critical for a healthy body and mind. Whether it’s taking the dog out for a daily walk, signing up for a dance class or committing to hitting the gym three to four times a week, find a workout routine you love and can commit to so you don’t think of movement and exercise as a chore.

Seek Support

Even a well-balanced diet combined with exercise can use extra support. One great program that works in conjunction with a Mediterranean diet is the M3 system by Modere, an innovative weight management system combining credible products with real food and flexible lifestyle behaviors to help users detox.

The plan includes a thermogenic fat-burning supplement taken in the morning, a protein-rich shake for lunch, and an evening fiber drink to help control dinner portions. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. According to Modere, this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

“The lifestyle-based approach to dieting can mean better and more sustainable results than fads that require you to eat only from limited list of foods,” says Greg Horn, formulator of Modere M3.

The plan also requires you to make key changes that support health and weight management by letting you pick three of the five healthy lifestyle behavior options such as committing to walking 7,500 steps a day, cutting out fried foods and sugary drinks, or avoiding refined flour and white rice. To learn more about how M3 can help you, visit www.TakeM3.com.

Make now the time you set a goal and stick with it! (StatePoint)

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These days, the average consumer needs to budget for a variety of tech-related expenses -- from data plans to cable bills. These monthly expenses quickly add up.

Here are a few smart strategies for saving money on these budget line items, as well as tips for avoiding common pain points and consumer grievances.

• Know what you’re paying for. Many tech-related monthly bills contain hidden fees and fine print.

“Your mobile bills are some of the most complex. From paying for bits and bytes to hidden fees, the advertised low monthly payment never seems to materialize on your statement,” says Andrea Smith, technology expert and journalist.

In an average year, consumers pay more than $17.2 billion in taxes and fees to the wireless carriers. Often they don’t even know what these fees are for! To save on your bills, look for transparent billing practices, like those that include all taxes in fees on statements and don’t charge you a penny more than promised. T-Mobile’s unlimited monthly plan, T-Mobile ONE, now includes all taxes and fees in the pricing. It’s one of the only wireless providers who guarantee that the price you are advertised is the price you pay.

• Treat your data as a right, not a privilege. It is predicted the majority of TV will be viewed on mobile devices this year, so be prepared to use more data each month than ever before. One key tip: connect your mobile devices to Wi-Fi whenever possible.

If excess data charges constantly turn your family’s wireless bill into a monthly nightmare, find an unlimited plan or a wireless provider that doesn’t charge overages, so your leisure activities aren’t counted against you. Right now, T-Mobile is offering a family of four unlimited data for $40 per line, with taxes and fees included in that price, so there are no bill surprises. The plan also pays $10 back each month to customers who use less than 2GB.

• Help technology help you.These days, mobile apps can help you track spending and some can even help you save. For example, Mvelopes, a free budgeting app, helps users avoid over spending by offering real-time updates as purchases are made. Other apps such as Mint, give users an opportunity to check credit scores and automate bill payments.

• Look for rewards, and then take advantage of them. When choosing service providers, seek out reward programs like the ones you find for credit cards. Some tech companies offer customers exclusive deals on entertainment, dining and more when you download an app or sign up for the program. For example, the T-Mobile Tuesdays app features weekly free offers and discounts to customers from partners including Fandango, Lyft, Wendy’s, Shell Gas and more.

• Evaluate your needs, and slim down accordingly. Do a tech audit. Are you really using that cable or landline service enough to make the expense worthwhile? Could you be a cord cutter and just use streaming video services for TV? Evaluate your consumption for a month and determine if you actually use all the services that you pay for each month.

As we all come to rely more on our technology, it can be easy to pay extra fees blindly. Becoming an informed consumer can help take on any potential challenge or unexpected change. (StatePoint)

Use the right LED lighting in each room to set the mood and bring home features to life

The average home has 45 light sockets which means you probably have more light bulbs than just about any home product, and yet the lighting aisle can still be a daunting place. With the right knowledge, you can save money, protect the environment and bring the best features of your home to life.

Here are four quick tips to get you started:

• Opt for LED. By 2020, half of all residential sockets will have converted to LEDs, which is good news, as LEDs can last over 10 years and use up to 85 percent less energy than the traditional lighting you may use today. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes, wattages and color temperatures, they are becoming increasingly affordable, too. Just a few years ago, LEDs topped $40, but today you can find a high-quality LED for less than $5.

• Pay attention to color temperatures, wattages, shapes and quality of light. A few lighting facts can help you make useful purchases. For example, an average 60-watt replacement bulb would require about 800 lumens. The higher this number is, the brighter the light will be. And remember: when you invest in an LED that’s expected to last more than a decade, you want one that’s going to reliably live up to your expectations, so brands that have been around for a while and have proven their commitment to quality truly matter in this space.

• Identify how you use each room and the mood you’d like to create. Use comfortable, soft white light in cozy places like bedrooms, family rooms and dining rooms. Active spaces like laundry rooms and playrooms can benefit from an energetic daylight bulb. Feature pure, clean lights in kitchens, bathrooms and craft and hobby spaces that tend to benefit from light that delivers exceptional color contrast and brightness. Today, select manufacturers such as GE, are taking the guesswork out of the equation by listing whether each bulb has a warm or cool tone and by offering room and use recommendations on the packaging. A warm white light will have a lower K (Kelvin) number, while a cool daylight will have a higher K number.

• Put your home in its best light. Even with the right colors, perfect accessories and trendy furniture, a home can look lackluster. Look for new options, such as GE’s High Definition LED light bulbs which are engineered with a higher color rendering index for greater color contrast and boldness over an average bulb. This means the colors and features in each room can look even better.

Just imagine a room makeover in five minutes simply by changing your light bulbs. With today’s advanced options, there’s no better time than now to shed some new light in every room in your house. (StatePoint)

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Whether you just entered the career world or have been in the workforce for years, if you’re hunting for a new gig, it’s time to discover this year’s hottest jobs.

The 2017 Hot Jobs report, recently released by Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the country, reveals the most in-demand and emerging jobs across engineering, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology (IT), life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration, and non-clinical healthcare.

“Our experts, along with many economists, predict a strong economy in 2017, which is likely to result in more job opportunities nationwide,” says Jim Link, chief human resources officer for Randstad North America. “It’s important to stay in-the-know to find out which jobs hold the greatest potential. Job seekers looking for career growth can improve their chances of landing these coveted roles by knowing employer pain points and packaging their skills and knowledge as potential solutions.”

To help candidates better understand what type of job market they face, Randstad is offering tips for landing a hot job.

• If you have a knack for science and technology, consider engineering. The industry continues to evolve based on market trends and technical innovation, and the unemployment rate for the overall field is well below the national average.

• Interested in finance and accounting? Beef up your public accounting and general ledger software skills to be more competitive. You’ll also have a leg up if you speak a second language, as the demand for bilingual candidates continues to rise.

• Passionate about working in a front or back office role within the healthcare system? Non-clinical healthcare is booming, with emerging jobs like medical secretary and medical assistant in facilities needing additional support.

• Discover new opportunities in life sciences by exploring positions flush with research and development funding. With continued innovations in medical technology, the changing regulatory environment and upcoming patent expirations, the industry requires highly specialized talent to fill open voids.

• Be the IT guy and consider a job in Big Data. While IT is an ever-growing industry, Big Data positions are critical to increasing productivity, and innovation is in high demand.

• As office and administration roles grow, these positions are starting to look more like middle management than support staff. If you possess diverse skills with experience in project management, budgeting, marketing and training, you’ll have the upper hand.

• New technology and innovative production systems are sparking a rebirth in American manufacturing and logistics. Job seekers with previous experience, higher education, technological know-how or training will have a competitive edge.

• As employers seek new talent to fill all these hot jobs, consider being the human in human resources. A field with rapid technological advancements, professionals with a digital mindset will lead the pack.

For full study results, visit Randstad’s 2017 Hot Jobs report and learn more about which industry or position is right for you. (StatePoint)

Much like the rest of your skin, cold temperatures can really do a number on your lips, leaving them dry and chapped. Unfortunately, even the indoors may not provide relief, as heated rooms can dry out lips even further.

To keep your pucker healthy and hydrated, consider the following tips from the makers of Carmex lip balms, and Dr. Neil Sadick, M.D., a New York City-based dermatologist.

• The lower humidity in the colder months tends to deplete and dehydrate us. While it can be tempting to lick one’s lips, unfortunately, this approach will only make the problem worse -- as saliva draws moisture out of the lips as it evaporates. Instead, keep lips hydrated from the inside out by drinking plenty of water.

• Use moisturizing lip balms with ingredients that will seal in moisture and stay on your lips. If you are not allergic to sunscreen, use a product with SPF 15 or higher, such as the Carmex Lip Balm Stick, to protect from the sun -- not just on sunny days, but every day. Make a habit of applying lip balm three to four times daily, ensuring that one application is before bedtime to combat the drying effects of indoor heating.

• Avoid high gloss lipsticks with little-to-no color. They can be potentially harmful to lips because they can attract UV rays. Avoid these shades entirely or try a triple-layer approach for added protection: first apply a lip balm with SPF, followed by a colored lipstick, then finish it off with some shine.

• Cover your face, especially on windy days. Make sure you have a scarf that you can pull up to cover your lips when the wind starts blowing.

• When indoors, consider using a humidifier in dry environments to help moisturize your skin and lips. (StatePoint)