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The Inn at Montrose in Montrose was the setting for the most recent new member induction on January 2, 2025. Saige Perry of the Borough of Susquehanna Depot was formally accepted to the New Milford Area Rotary club in the traditional form used to welcome new membership. Saige is a graduate of Susquehanna Community Schools and a current matriculating medical student pursuing a degree as a Doctor of Psychology. Saige is also an alumni of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program and a Rotary Rotaract member in college. Saige brings a welcome young adult attitude of service and devotion to community, which will enhance the New Milford Area Rotary focus on family health and disease prevention in the community.
Pictured (l-r) are: David Palmer, New Milford Area Rotary; Peggy Foster-Kelemen, President New Milford Area Rotary; Saige Perry; Bill Skinner, Rotary District 7410 District Governor; Mary Tempest, Assistant Governor, Rotary District 7410.
New Milford Area Rotary President Peggy Foster-Kelemen officially pinned Saige accompanied by Rotary District 7410 District Governor Bill Skinner and Assistant Governor Mary Tempest, at the January 2nd club meeting.
The club currently consists of thirty-seven members actively serving the community and world and welcomes new membership. Contact information can be found at newmilfordparotary@gmail.com.
Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) announced that he will open seven regional offices across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the end of next week.
"I was elected to deliver change for each and every Pennsylvanian, and I am thrilled to hit the ground running by opening every Pennsylvania office within my first two weeks as Senator." said McCormick. "By quickly opening these regional offices at the outset of my term, we are demonstrating to Pennsylvanians that my team and I are here to serve them and be responsive to their needs. Our Harrisburg office opened its doors yesterday, and by the end of next week the next six will be open and operating. As we continue to assess the needs of our constituents, we will determine if future office locations need to be opened."
The address, phone number, hours of operation and scheduled open date for his Scranton Regional Office is: 417 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 303, Scranton, PA; 570-941-0930; 9:00am to 5:30pm; January 16, 2025.
Constituents can find additional information, including a web contact form to get in touch with Sen. McCormick, by visiting www.mccormick.senate.gov.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Greater Pike Community Foundation: Richard L. Snyder Fund, Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center, a Waymart based nonprofit organization, piloted a program to develop life skills in children with complex trauma needs. Stable Moments® is an internationally recognized, evidenced-based program model that Fair Hill TRC is certified in and will begin the first full 10 month program starting in March of 2025.
As of June 17, 2024, there are 48 kids outside of their homes in foster care in Wayne County alone. At Fair Hill TRC we believe everyone is responsible for unwanted, neglected and abused children. Especially those who are living in our own community. This is why we began this community mentorship program for these children and youth in foster care.
The Stable Moments® model is specifically designed for children in foster care or who have experienced childhood trauma caused by abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Childhood trauma affects brain development and at Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center we take this trauma into account during mentor sessions.
Research shows that the most important thing to help children through adverse childhood events is one stable relationship with a healthy adult. Stable Moments® matches up one child, with one horse and one community mentor, for one hour per week.
Fair Hill's full 10-month Stable Moments® program starts in March of 2025, and we are presently accepting participants and recruiting mentors. For more information, contact us at: FHTRC2019@gmail.com; or through our website at https://fairhill.farm.
Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his 5th two-year term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
"Serving the hard-working citizens of Wayne and Susquehanna counties is an incredible honor. I appreciate the trust that the voters continue to place in me," Fritz said. "Our rural way of life needs safeguarding, and the constituents of the 111th can be assured that I am up for the challenge.
"While we push back against forces that threaten our quality of life, we can simultaneously embrace economic development, new business and industry, expansion of farming, increasing energy potential, adding more main street investments, bringing additional outdoor recreation opportunities to life and, overall, continuing this regional renaissance that has helped our area thrive of late."
Fritz will also serve as a House deputy whip, a position he has held for three terms.
"The legislative process, at times, moves at a very fast pace and there's often abrupt developments. Dissemination of information to colleagues is critical. This is an important role, and I appreciate the trust that comes with the appointment," Fritz concluded.
The 111th Legislative District is comprised of all of Susquehanna County and part of Wayne County, consisting of the townships of Berlin, Buckingham, Canaan, Clinton, Damascus, Dyberry, Lebanon, Manchester, Mount Pleasant, Oregon, Preston, Scott and Texas; and the boroughs of Bethany, Honesdale, Prompton, Starrucca and Waymart.
The Annual Medicare Open Enrollment has ended, and the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period began January 1, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries can switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan (MA-PD) to another Medicare Advantage Plan, or to Original Medicare with or without a stand-alone prescription drug plan (Part D), during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP). The MA OEP occurs each year from January 1 through March 31. Medicare beneficiaries can only use this enrollment period if they have a Medicare Advantage Plan. Changes made during this period take effect on the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Unlike Fall Open Enrollment, beneficiaries can only make a single change during the MA OEP.
Do you have questions? The PA MEDI Program is here to help, with free, confidential, and unbiased service. Please call 1-800-982-4346 for more information, or to schedule an appointment with a PA MEDI Counselor.
PA MEDI Counselors do not sell Medicare insurance products, nor do they endorse any insurance company, product, or agent. Counselors will not recommend policies, companies, or insurance agents but can assist with enrollment into plan selections and will provide free, confidential, and unbiased personalized assistance.
Older adults can call their local AAA or find their local AAA at www.aging.pa.gov/AAA to schedule a personalized counseling session. For more information, call the toll-free PA MEDI Helpline at 1-800-783-7067 from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. They can also find helpful tips, a list of Medicare Frequently Asked Questions, and PA MEDI events or presentations in their area by visiting PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling.
Now is the time when many of us are busy ordering seeds. We often end up with many seeds, some new ones we needed or wanted and perhaps a few duplicates of those we have left from past seasons. It is easy to overlook some of these as the indoor and outdoor planting season begins.
Save money by inventorying your current seed collection, reducing the risk of ordering seeds you don't need. Decide what seeds you want to keep and grow this season and those you want to pass along to or swap with gardening friends. You may choose to make seed art with older or improperly stored seeds and invest in fresh seeds that are sure to germinate.
Save money on plants by starting seeds indoors with grow lights, containers, and seed starting mix (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com)
If in doubt, check the seed viability of older stored seeds with a simple germination test. Wrap ten seeds in a damp paper towel and place them inside a plastic bag. Check the seeds in a week or so to see how many sprout. If all the seeds sprout, follow the planting guidelines on the seed packets. When only half the seeds sprout, you will need to plant the seeds twice as thick and so on.
Check catalogs and your favorite garden center for any seeds you need to purchase. Place your order early for the best selection.
Once the seeds arrive, look at the back of the packet to determine when to start the seeds indoors or out. Many seed companies now provide this information on their website instead of the seed packet. Check with your local University Extension website for recommended planting dates in your area.
Record the start date on your calendar, garden chart, or spreadsheet to make the process easier. Consider organizing your seeds to make it easier to find and plant them at the proper time. You may want to organize the seeds in alphabetical order or by the month for planting. Design a system that works best for you.
You can create your own seed storage organizer or purchase one. Store the seeds in a cool dark location in an airtight container to help maintain their viability and keep them safe from mice.
Once your seed starting schedule is created and seeds are organized, prepare the space for starting seeds indoors if needed. Make sure your grow lights are in working order and you have sufficient containers, flats, and seed starting mix for planting.
Save money by repurposing yogurt, applesauce, and similar food containers into seed starting pots. Just clean and add drainage holes. Look for used cell packs, flats, and small pots that can be used again. Disinfect these by soaking them in a one-part bleach and nine-part water solution for ten minutes then rinse with clear water. Repurposing saves you money and helps reduce plastic waste and the risk of disease that could kill your seedlings.
Taking time to plan and organize now can save you money while helping you maximize the productivity and beauty of your gardens.
Melinda Myers has written over 20 gardening books, including Midwest Gardener's Handbook, Revised Edition, and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses "How to Grow Anything" instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda's Garden Moment radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers' website is www.MelindaMyers.com.
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 8:47am on January 10, 2025. Shelly K. Fenescey, Mark Fraser, Daniel L. Houck, Charles M. Lynady III, Richard A. Murphy III, Tyler Nelson, Shane P. Nicholson, JR, Chad Schurr, Jerome W Slick, Christopher Stephens. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Federal National Mortgage Association (AKA) and Fannie Mae to Shiver, Nellie and Shiver, William for $238,000.00 in Forest City 2W.
Myer, Thomas to Onderko, Joseph and Onderko, Denise for $80,000.00 in Gibson Township.
Hanrahan, James (By Atty) to Rivera, Julia Isabel Garate for $62,000.00 in Oakland Borough.
Mireider, Robert Sr (By Atty) to Mireider, Robert Jr for $25,000.00 in Lanesboro Borough.
Finkenbinder, Victoria to Zukas, George W and Zukas, Patricia A for $40,000.00 in Harmony Township.
Martin, George E (AKA) and Martin, George E II to Martin, George E and Martin, Melissa for $1.00 in New Milford Township.
Kerschner, Mary D to McCann, Gerald T and McCann, Judith A for $30,000.00 in Lathrop Township.
Walls, Ana D to Walls, John J Jr and Walls, George A and Walls, Franco A for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Cooper, Richard W and Cooper, Sheila R to Decker, Brandon for $106,000.00 in Hallstead Borough.
Brandy, Brian P and Brady, Heather N to Burns, Shawn for $150,000.00 in Susquehanna.
Goff, William J and Goff, Evelyn C and Puzo, Daniel Anthony and Puzo, Ashley to Puzo, Daniel Anthony and Puzo, Ashley for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.