The New Milford Area Rotary Club made sure that Santa Claus (aka Dave Palmer) made a special stop to visit the Early Head Start and Head Start children in New Milford. Santa had presents for everyone, courtesy of Olde Church Emporium in Jackson.

The Harford Fair is proud to announce that the local winners from the 2017 Harford Fair Baking Contests will be competing at the 2018 PA Farm Show in January.  Over 100 Fairs from across the Commonwealth of PA will submit entries for the chance to win $500 in cash prizes.

The Harford Fair offers four different Baking Contests each year at the annual Harford Fair in August.  The contests are: the Incredible Angel Food Contest, the Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest, the PA Preferred Junior Cookie-Brownies-Bars Contest, and the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest.  In 2017, there were a total of thirty-two entries in the Baking Contests.

Laura Brink is a two time winner of the Incredible Angel Food Contest at the Harford Fair

The winner of the Incredible Angel Food Contests was Laura Brink of Hallstead.  The Incredible Angel Food Contest is sponsored by the PA Egg Farmer’s and the PA Association of County Fairs.  Second place was awarded to Donna Marcho, and third place was awarded to Amy Boot.

Sandy Elbrecht shows off her first place Homemade Chocolate Cake!

The winner of the Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest was Sandy Elbrecht, of Hallstead.  Her winning Homemade Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake delighted the judges to first place.  Second place was awarded to Alyssa Clarkson, and third prize went to Karen Haley.

Lydia Ofalt and her winning Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

The winner of the PA Preferred Junior Baking Cookies-Brownies-Bars was Lydia Ofalt from Montrose.  Lydia baked Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for her first place win.  To be eligible for the Junior Baking Contest, exhibitors must be ages eight through eighteen, and utilize three out of the five categories of locally grown PA products.  This includes grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, and egss.  The PA Preferred Junior Baking Contest is sponsored by PA Preferred who’s goal was to showcase PA Agriculture by featuring locally grown grains, fruit, eggs, and milk, and to encourage youth to get involved in baking. Second place was awarded to Isabella Cosmello, and third place went to Malayna Fowler.

Ann Corbin smiles proudly with her first place Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

The winner of the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest was Ann Corbin, of Brooklyn. Ann’s winning pie featured Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith apples, as well as tapioca, for a fun, different take on apple pie.  Second place went to Casey Purdum, and third place to Karen Haley.

Each of the Harford Fair winners will be competing at the PA Farm Show from January 6-13th, 2018.  The Harford Fair has a deep history of doing very well in these contests, and we wish each of entries the best of luck!

Interested in exhibiting in these contests in 2018?  Call 570-434-4300 for more information!

Jordan and Aaron Soden

Jordan Leet and Aaron Soden were married on September 16, 2017 in front of family and friends at The Farm at Cottrell Lake, officiated by District Magistrate and family friend, Ronald Edwards.

The bride is the daughter of Rick and Tanya Leet of Starrucca.

The groom is the son of Rick and Sharon Soden of Starrucca.

The bride was escorted by her father. Her Maid of Honor was sister, Kendall Leet with Baily Leet, sister, Caroline Joyce, childhood friend, and Lynsey Goble, college friend, as her bridesmaids.

The Best Man was brother of the groom, Craig Soden with Brent Soden, brother, Adam Soden, brother, and Derek Zaccheo, cousin, as the groomsmen.

Jordan is the 4th generation as an associate at the Rick Leet Agency that began in 1938. Aaron joined the family business as a Financial Specialist.

The newlyweds enjoyed a honeymoon traveling throughout Italy and now reside in Susquehanna, PA.

Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, announced that Field Representative Tom Yoniski will be available for consultation from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Susquehanna Depot Borough Building, 83 Erie Boulevard, Suite A, Susquehanna Depot.

He will also be available from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Forest City Borough Building, 535 Main St., Forest City and from 1-3 that same day at the Lenox Township Municipal Building, 2811 State Route 92, Kingsley.

While appointments are recommended, walk-ins are welcome.

Constituents are encouraged to visit with any questions or problems relating to state matters and no appointment is necessary though they can be scheduled. Concerns may also be addressed by visiting Senator Baker’s district office at 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Dallas, by visiting her website at www.senatorbaker.com, or by calling (570) 675-3931.