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Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) joined the Moyer family and advocates at Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School recently to announce the enactment of Greg Moyer’s Law, now Act 17 of 2026, requiring automated external defibrillators at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices and strengthening emergency action plans for sudden cardiac arrest.

Greg Moyer, a Notre Dame student, tragically passed away in 2000 after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a high school basketball game. By the time emergency responders arrived with an AED nearly 40 minutes later, it was too late to save him.

“Sudden cardiac arrest remains the leading cause of death among young athletes, and in those terrifying moments, immediate access to an AED can mean the difference between life and death,” Brown said. “While our community and the Moyer family will always mourn the loss of Greg, we are honoring his life by ensuring schools across Pennsylvania are better prepared to respond in an emergency and by helping save lives in his memory.”

Brown worked alongside the Moyer family for more than a decade to advance the legislation through the General Assembly.

“This law honors my son Greg and ensures that his legacy will continue to save lives,” Moyer said. “We are grateful to everyone who recognized the importance of protecting our children and ensuring schools are prepared to respond when every second matters. To all the families I have worked with who have lost a child to sudden cardiac arrest, or whose child was saved because an AED was available, this law is for you and for every child who deserves the chance to come home safely.”

“Government has finally caught up with the incredible work the Moyer family has already been doing for decades,” Brown said. “Their commitment to increasing access to AEDs has already saved lives and will continue protecting countless families across our commonwealth.”

“Through this tragedy, the death of Greg Moyer, a great resurrection has come to life. However, it is because Greg’s family responded to the promptings of the Holy Spirit,” said Bryan Scotton, Notre Dame principal. “For decades they have fought to make the legislation we are celebrating today a reality. Today as we celebrate this momentous occasion, may we never forget the power that our God has, to turn tragedy into something that is life-giving.”

“When cardiac arrest happens, every second matters,” said Brad Cary, Pennsylvania government relations director for the American Heart Association. “Schools with a practiced cardiac emergency response plan can increase cardiac arrest survival rates by 50% or more by ensuring more people are confident in their ability to perform CPR and use an AED until first responders arrive.”

Little Darius Forman Jr. was welcomed into the world at Wayne Memorial Hospital as the first baby born in June, National Dairy Month. The little bundle of joy received a basket full of dairy products from Creamworks Creamery along with baby items from Wayne County Dairy Court. They greeted baby Darius with his parents Darius Forman and Kayla Sheridan to promote nutrient rich dairy foods and thank all the hard-working dairy farmers. Darius Jr. was born on June 1st and the family was happy to receive the gift basket with so much to enjoy.

Pennsylvania ranks eighth nationally in total milk production and about 93 percent of all dairy farms here are family owned. The industry supports more than 46,000 jobs and contributes $11.1 billion to the state’s economy.

The Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recently met at The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies in Montrose for its chapter meeting. The first order of business was the installation of the officers for the next biennium. Pat Carpenter, immediate past president, and Jeanette Saulo, chapter Projects Chairman, conducted the lovely ceremony. Several of the 2024-2026 officers agreed to remain in their positions for the next two years. The following officers included Karen Voigt, president; Heather Dunn-Pavuk, first vice president; Kathy Roe, second vice president; Susan Lee, recording secretary; Leslie Gossage, treasurer; Gayle Cobb, parliamentarian; and Karen Voigt, immediate past president. Kathy Fuller will continue as the corresponding secretary but was absent from the meeting. Each officer received a beautiful red rose, the symbol of DKG, with baby’s breath and a ribbon.

Heather Dunn-Pavuk, chapter member and member of the Pennsylvania Educational Excellence Committee in charge of projects gave an overview of the DKG Pennsylvania state convention to be held in Cranberry Township, north of Pittsburgh, in June. Members were encouraged to attend. She also requested chapter members to send any changes in their information for the chapter directory and a new photo if they wanted a change, by July 31st. Cindy Reynolds, chairman of the Gallery of Fine Arts exhibit of Pennsylvania members’ artwork at the convention, announced the Beta Rho members who will be exhibiting their artwork. This included Pat Carpenter, Teresa Cavalier, Gayle Cobb, Heather Dunn-Pavuk, Kathy Fuller, Janeen Nierotko, Amy Radford, and Cindy Reynolds.

Other business addressed at the meeting included Jeanette Saulo thanking everyone for supporting her over the years while serving as the chapter’s Projects chair. She is resigning that position and as a result, the chapter will be seeking a new chairman. She recommended that members suggest possible projects for future fund raisers. Mary Murphy Fox encouraged members to write letters of support for DKG commemorative stamp via the DKG website. The stamp would feature the image of our founder, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton.

The membership committee is seeking a goal of five new chapter members in order to receive Silver Recognition at the 2027 state convention. World Fellowship Chair Rose Borgna thanked everyone for supporting the international recipients. Summer addresses will be shared as they become available.

The Summer Social will be a Tea Party at the Rosemont Inn in Montrose on Wednesday, July 15th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Local children’s author Allison Bluhm will be the speaker, and she will have her books available for purchase. Following the adjournment of the business meeting, member Mary Murphy Fox led members in a presentation of the meditative art form, Zentangle.

The stock of gifts for patients at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) hit the jackpot last week with three separate donations from local communities.

Linda Taft of Hawley delivered several bags filled with handmade ‘boo-boo’ comfort pillows, stuffed animals, and baby blankets. The retired nurse also sewed several adult bibs, and bags for residents’ walkers at Wayne Woodlands Manor.

Tina Ross of Milford was so inspired to make Jared Boxes for young patients, she shared the idea with friends and they joined in. “Some went shopping, some opened their wallet. It really touched my heart,” she explained. Her effort didn’t stop there. A restaurant in Dingmans Ferry and a music studio in Milford collected items too. With the help of her friend’s children, the Barrows, they assembled 37 boxes.

Next up, the Salem Community Church in Hamlin delivered 24 Jared Boxes for pediatric patients. They have made it a regular bi-annual activity so that young patients and their parents can be occupied during a potentially stress filled day at the hospital.

Jared Boxes are named for Jared McMullen, a central Pennsylvania boy diagnosed with an incurable brainstem tumor in 1999. He always carried a backpack with toys and games to his appointments and shared them with other children. He died in November, 2000. To honor Jared, his classmates created boxes filled with toys and games for pediatric patients and that helped inspire a movement of over a million boxes to hospitals nationwide. To learn more about Jared Boxes go to TheJaredBoxProject.com.

The Montrose Area Adult School (MAAS) fall catalog is widely available at libraries, post offices, banks, and some retail sites as well as online. For the 20th year, old favorites and exciting new offerings begin on September 2 and registrations should be mailed soon to secure a place in high demand classes such as cooking and arts and crafts.

Chair Yoga has a start date of September 2 and a limit of 15 students. Beekeeping’s first class presented by experienced members of the Susquehanna Beekeeping Association is on September 8 and Tree Identification with Jim Kessler is on the 9th. Strength and Balance, and Zumba with Cass both have early September starts. Painting on Glass returns on September 12.

There are new art classes in Drawing, Dry Cyanotype Printing, and Knitting with bulky yarn. Students can try Leaf Bleaching a tee shirt or tote bag. The popular Watercolor Workshop is back, also.

Informative sessions include What Does the Community Foundation Do?; Basics of Medicare; a discussion of Canine-Human Problem Solving; and More Plant-Based Eating are just a few of the helpful classes.

Cook with venison, bake apple bread or make candy with the Adult School’s chefs. Don’t delay in mailing registrations for the Food and Drink classes. They fill quickly.

Send registrations with fees to: Montrose Area Adult School, PO Box 433, Montrose, PA 18801. Classes that are full or possibly cancelled will be indicated on the website at: www.montroseadultschool.org.

Improve a garden’s beauty, increase enjoyment, and reduce stress five minutes at a time. As gardeners we know, and research proves that gardening is good for the mind, body, and spirit. However, busy schedules often lead to neglected projects, weedy gardens, and long to-do lists.

We often delay tackling these tasks until we have an afternoon or evening to dedicate to our landscapes. By then the weeds have overtaken the garden, perennials become floppy and veggies are past their prime. Fight the overwhelming desire to give up.

Instead, look for small tasks that can be done in between other activities or when you need a brief break from work to clear your mind and stretch your muscles.

Keep a weather-proof container or two filled with gloves, a favorite weeding tool, and pruners in a convenient location near the garden. This ensures that the time available will be spent weeding or deadheading instead of looking for tools. A bucket with kneeling pads and tools by the door or an old mailbox set in the garden will save time and steps retrieving these items.

Use this time to remove spent flowers or cut back perennials in need of a trim. Prune off any dead or damaged twigs above a set of healthy buds when you are out working in your garden. Use a bypass hand pruner to make clean cuts that leave your plants looking their best.

Dig weeds, roots and all. This task is easiest when the soil is moist and the weeds are small. Eliminating weeds from the garden before they set seed means fewer weeds to pull in the future.

Prioritize projects into Must Do, Should Do and Might Do tasks. This is a great way to reduce what seems like an overwhelming project into manageable steps.

The Must Dos ensure your plants will survive. Focus on watering as needed, weed control, and managing plant-threatening pests.

Should Dos include mulching, fertilizing and winterizing as needed and can be done after you take care of the Must Dos. These could wait a year but should be addressed soon. Tackling the Should Do tasks eventually reduces time spent on the Must Do ones. Might Do tasks are those like deadheading and staking that boost beauty but are not critical for the plant’s survival.

This is just one way to divide your gardening tasks, but priorities will vary from gardener to gardener based on your desired goals. Some may feel deadheading or staking is critical and add it to the Must Do or Should Do list while others consider it a task to do once the others are complete. You may decide to replace higher maintenance plants with those that are free flowering, self-supporting and have fewer pest problems.

If the Must Do tasks are difficult for you to accomplish, consider asking for help or hiring a professional. Pay for big jobs and those you prefer to skip so you can focus on those you can do and that bring you joy.

You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish in just a few minutes. Plus, tackling your landscape one small task at a time can be less overwhelming and less stressful.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” streaming courses and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Her website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) recently issued the following statement regarding responsible, transparent and effective data center policies in Pennsylvania:

“A year ago, Governor Shapiro proudly announced his administration was ‘already all in on AI’ and ‘the future of AI is going to run right here through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.’ His comments today seem aimed at erasing his remarks from last year and underscore how afraid he's become over his previous record of embracing data centers, only to find out how politically intense the proposals have become. He's not seriously engaged on this issue, other than what we have seen on his data center-driven social media.

“Data center transparency is of chief importance, which is why we took action on this front as part of the 2026-27 state budget passed by the Senate. While the Senate also passed legislation to revoke the data center sales tax exemption, the House proceeded to amend the measure into something unrecognizable. In addition, work is also being undertaken to position pieces of legislation for further action this Fall. We strongly believe communities need to have the ability to weigh in on what is best for their residents and are open to further discussions, including considering measures to allow for moratorium decisions to be made at the local level.

“The issue of data center development has no doubt taken a center stage here in Pennsylvania. We want all residents to have their voices heard when it comes to this important issue. As our world continues to embrace greater access to technological advancements, the issues of energy development and national security also go hand in hand. Together, I am confident we can work to safeguard our communities, foster economic growth, and build a stronger Pennsylvania for future generations to come.”

Transfer the beauty of favorite flowers onto paper or fabric to create works of art, greeting cards and gifts for family and friends. Pounding flowers is a fun and easy way gardeners of all ages can preserve the beauty of garden flowers.

Use watercolor or other rough surface paper when pounding on paper. Purchase ready to dye (RTD) or prepared for dying (PFD) fabric or prepare the fabric yourself. Supplies and directions can be found at most craft stores.

Prepare the space before pounding flowers onto paper or fabric. Use a large cutting board or piece of wood to protect the furniture below. Consider moving the project outside onto the sidewalk or other surface that can’t be damaged by the pounding.

Cover the work surface with wax paper and secure it in place with masking tape to prevent the flower color from soaking through onto the cutting board. Cut the fabric to size and secure it or the paper to the board with masking tape.

Take a walk through the garden and gather a few favorite flowers and leaves. Look for flowers with thin brightly colored petals and leaves for the easiest and best results. Consider starting with rose, daisy, geranium, petunia, and pansy petals although any flowers and leaves can work. Remove or reduce the size of the large center of coneflowers, black-eyed Susans and similar blooms so they lay flat on the fabric. Or remove the petals, discard the center, and arrange as desired.

Remove stems, sepals, or other plant parts you do not want to transfer. Place the desired parts face down on the paper or fabric and arrange as desired.

Once the design is set, cover it with several layers of paper towel or another sheet of watercolor paper. Tape the leaves and petals in place on fabric to help reduce the risk of the petals moving during the pounding process.

Gently tap the leaves and flowers using the flat side of a hammer. Next, evenly hammer from one side of the design to the other, making sure to hit every part of each plant.

Once the color is transferred, lift the paper covering and remove the crushed flowers and leaves from the paper along with the tape from the fabric. Allow the design to dry and carefully brush off any remaining plant pieces.

Set the design on fabric using an iron set to the hottest setting without steam. This sets the colors but will not make it washable. Preserve the bright colors of works of art on paper with a UV protective acrylic spray. Be sure to read and follow label directions and apply in a well-ventilated area.

Pounding flowers is a simple way to transfer a plant’s natural dye onto paper or fabric. Plan to get together with family and friends to create works of art, greeting cards and more. For more gardening projects visit MelindaMyers.com.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” streaming courses and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Her website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 9:52am on August 21, 2026. Llyod Baker, Edmond G. Caroll, Lee M. Carter, Matthew D. Deska, Richard R. Forba, Patrick A. Fournier, Charles M. Lynady III, Kevin Mattocks, Jillian P. Millard, Danielle J. Norris, Kayla Payne, Anthony Popolaski, Roy Wade. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.

DEEDS as of 08-26-26

Newhart, Josephine to Newhart, David A and Newhart, Terry A for $1.00 in Dimock Township.

Teed, Stacey and Teed, Bonnie to Bellis, Joshua A and Bellis, Erika for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Lewis, Jeremy R (AKA) and Lewis, Jeremy R Sr and Lewis, Jessica to Liepinis, Evan W and Liepinis, Riley Tate for $455,550.00 in Gibson Township.

Esslinger, Christine to Esslinger, Colton Chase for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.

Cipilewski, Chester to Cipilewski, Chester and Cipilewski, Michael A for $1.00, three locations in Lenox Township.

Interval No 35 Unit No 25: Johnson, Pamela A to Bremer Hof Owners Inc for $100.00 in Herrick Township.

DeWolfe, Phyllis to Phillips, Justin J and Phillips, Nancy L for $1.00 in Lathrop Township.

DeWolfe, Phyllis E to Phillips, Justin J and Phillips, Nancy L for $1.00 in Lathrop Township.

Snyder, Nancy M (Estate) to Ransom, Ashley Lynn for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Snyder, Nancy M (Estate) to Ransom, Ashley Lynn for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Kamansky, Robert to Kamansky, Michael L for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.

Stepniak, William W Jr and Stepniak, Beverly A to Stepniak, William W Jr and Stepniak, Beverly A for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.

Lewis, Robert M and Lewis, Kimberly M to Muck, Paul for $285,000.00 in Jackson Township.

Birchard, Gregg A and Birchard, Cherie L to Birchard, Cherie L for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Morrison, Ethan Charles to Hontz, Jeffrey and Hontz, Amber for $290,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Franklin, Gene A and Franklin, Lynn M to S&B Investments LLC for $140,000.00 in Jackson Township.

Oakes, Robert D to Oakes, Summer Rayne and Oakes, Travis S for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Ferencik, Paul J Jr (Estate AKA) and Ferencik, Paul (Estate) to Ferencik, Erin Leigh and Smillie, Benjamin for $1.00 in Jessup Township.

Duran, Barbara J (Estate AKA) and Duran, Barbara (Estate) to Gesford, Andrew for $300,000.00, two locations in Silver Lake Township.

Manzek, Susan (AKA) and Fearnley, Susan to Manzek, Joseph S (Estate) for $1.00 in Rush Township.

Manzek, Joseph S (Estate) and Manzek, Joseph S Jr (Trust) to Davis, Alice M for $1,000.00 in Rush Township.

Plescia, Joseph A to Plescia, Joseph A and Plescia, Nina M for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.

Donohue, Kristan N to Donohue, Krista N and Igoe, Michael Jr for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.

Schweppenheiser, Gary Sr and Schweppenheiser, Patricia to Schweppenheiser Family Intervivos Trust for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Hydrocarbon and Mineral: DeWolfe, Phyllis E to DeWolfe, William N for $1.00 in Lathrop Township.

Hydrocarbon and Mineral: DeWolfe, Phyllis E to Weghorst, Dena for $1.00 in Lathrop Township.

Pleva, Virginia M to Truman, Barbara A for $240,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Honeywell International Inc to Hyperion Environmental LLLP I for $331,068.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Gustin, James G to Mulherin Family Trust for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Phelps, Norman T Jr (Trust By Trustee) to Lerner, Glen and Lerner, Robynn for $520,000.00 in Ararat Township.

Dachshund Investments LLC and Dachshund Investments, LLC to Dachshund Investments LLC for $1.00 in Montrose.

Decker, James M (Estate) to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of -Dept of Transportation for $1.00 in Liberty Township.

Bier, Maureen M to Conklin, Michael D and Conklin, Michelle D for $328,000.00 in New Milford Township.

Monteforte, Joseph A Sr and Monteforte, Linda L to Deck Holdings LLC for $350,000.00 in New Milford Borough.

Mills, Theodore Earl III to Mills, Michele for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Farrar, David Scott to Farrar, David Scott and Farrar, Robin and Farrar, Jack Henry for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Rodichok, Dennis to GRN Lights II LLC for $1.00 in Rush Township.

Rodichok, Dennis to GRN Lights II LLC and AFCR Royalty Holdings LLC for $1.00 in Rush Township.

Rodichok, Dennis to GRN Lights II LLC for $1.00 in Rush Township.

Rodichok, Dennis to GRN Lights II LLC and AFCR Royalty Holdings LLC for $1.00 in Rush Township.

McVicker, Carrie anad McVicker, Gary L (Estate) and Salloum, Leslie and McVicker, Rosalie to McVicker, Carrie and Salloum, Leslie for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Black, Christopher D and Black, Brenda M to Bunnell, Michael T and Bunnell, Tina L for $220,000.00, one location in Brooklyn Township and one in Dimock Township.

VanHorn, Carl and VanHorn, Ronnie to VanHorn, Carl and VanHorn, Louis Frank for $1.00 in Oakland Township.