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Tunkhannock recently celebrated
30th Annual Founder’s Day
It’s All Good News!
July 2011
October 18 - November 15, 2007
Along with all the Founder's Day activities, friends
and neighbors enjoyed catching up with each other
Baby's first Founder's Day in historic Tunkhan- along business Route 6 in Tunkhannock. Above in
nock, Grace Montana Sandherr takes in the photo are: Mark Root and son Alex talking with
atmosphere of the day with her parents Matt Master Kevin Robinson of Robinson's Martial Arts
and Kimberly.
Institute.
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Serving up some delicious strawberry shortcake, volunteers from the Tunkhannock Tree Association
made the day a bit more tasty.
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Community News • July 2011 • Page 2
Welcome to the first issue of the Endless
Mountains Community News
I’d like to take a minute to introduce myself and offer you an insight
to the pages of the Endless Mountains Community News and future
plans for your new, monthly community publication.
My name is Lisa Pretko, and
together with my husband, Matt, we
have two wonderful children. Our
son Joe is 21, and our daughter Kim,
will soon celebrate turning into a
teenager.
My newspaper career originally
began in 1985 and in 2005, I launched the first issue of the Back
Mountain Community News -- also a monthly community newspaper you may have seen in your travels throughout the Back Mountain area. Throughout my career in newspaper publishing, I have
been blessed with the opportunity to meet many wonderful people
and to hear about the great things that happen throughout numerous
communities in NEPA. This was one of many reasons why I
decided that community news publications are so valuable to people
in our hometown areas.
Community newspapers also help boost the local economy –
both through advertising and in “good” news content. They showcase community businesses at a time we need to be shopping locally
and invest in promoting good things that are happening. Community newspapers allow “mom and pop” businesses to reach their
most likely customers at the most affordable rate, while helping
them to achieve the most return on their advertising investments.
Community newspapers bring us “good news” - news of Scout
projects, civic club fund raisers, little-league registration, chamber
of commerce happenings, church bake sales and students who make
the Honor Roll or Dean’s List. They help neighbors get to know
each other a little better and communicate the great things that are
happening within and around the community. They often report on
anniversaries and family reunions, reminding people of the things
they like so well about their community. We invite the community
to take part by sending in and sharing your community news within
the pages of the Endless Mountains Community News. If it’s
important to you ... It’s important to the Endless Mountains Community News. Send in your community news information to:
communitynews123@comcast.net or mail to: P.O. Box 430, Dallas,
PA 18612.
I would also like to announce that Nikki Stone, owner of Stone
Advertising Solutions - has come on board with her agency. She
says, “One thing I learned early on in my career is that when GOD
gives you a talent, you should use that talent to repay him. It was in
the 90’s, and I remember being asked to do a live broadcast for
Special Olympics -- the kids would love it, I was told. So, sure why
not. I did and one of my co-workers looked at me and said ... "you
can't do that, we'll be laughed it, it'll be a joke". That attitude
infuriated me and despite the nay-sayer, I did that broadcast anyway.”
“Those kids were so happy, they loved that the radio station was
there for them and afterwards I couldn't believe all the people who
came up to thank me. Either they had a child, niece, nephew, a
friend whose child who was involved and they really appreciated
that we stepped up to spotlight them. The words of that co-worker
are meaningless compared to the Thank Yous!
Now you may wonder while I was doing nights on the BEAR
and 97.9X, how could I manage to fit helping others into that
picture. Well, I knew there were ...
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Next Publication: July 28
Deadline: July 21, 2011
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Tunkhannock recently celebrated 30th annual Founder’s Day
Live demonstrations of the day included The PA Broom Closet, While in visiting her grandparents
demonstrating broom making using 1840's vintage equipment. George and Trixie Gay of Tunkhannock, Evelyn Gay, Chapple Hill, N.C.
helps her great uncles at Gay's True A busy day through out Tunkhannock, Lori and Jerry Bogedin
Value by passing out pens and chip of Twig's escaped their packed restaurant and enjoyed some
clips to the Founder's Day attendees.
tasty treats from the food court at Founder's Day.
Cheryl and Tom Dell'Aglio are joined by Jay Scala of Nicholson
handing out information about the Endless Mountains Animal
League during the June 25th celebration.
Ellen and Jerry Ross of Tunkhannock enjoy Nice's potato pancakes during the Founder's Day celebration.
Crowds gathered in the streets to enjoy the over 100 vendors
during Tunkhannock Founder's Day.
Sandy Vieczorek, Margi Young, and Hildy Morgan were able to slip out of the
Dietrich Theater for a moment to enjoy some conversation in the street during
Founder's Day.
Abe Kukuchka catches up with relatives in the streets of Tunkhannock during the
Founder's Day festivities.
Above: Sonny and Friends, a non-profit organizaCorey Moyer introduces his son Makota to the
tion that supports recreation and social programs
Founder's Day fun at Gay's True Value in
with in MH/MR Adult population held various
Tunkhannock.
fund raisers for their group during Founder's Day.
Sonny and Friends will be holding the following
On a quest to find the biggest bubble blower, a new and unique
events in the next few weeks: Pizza & Bingo Night
contest at Ebb's Candy Jar in Tunkhannock.
at the Wyoming County Family Center on July
12th, Bowling at Shadowbrook on July 22, a Luau
Dinner Dance at Shadowbrook's Pavilion on July
29th and a Bus Trip to Knoeble's on August 13th.
For more information or reservations please call
Pauline at 298-2725. Pictured are Sonny Robinson
(for whom the group is named) and his sister Pauline Lawson of Tunkhannock.
105 the River's afternoon drive on-air personality Brian Thompson prepares to be dunked for
the Sonny and Friends fundraiser during Gay's
True Value's Founder's Day Celebration.
Celebrated
See more
photos on the
next page.
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Endless Mountains
Community News
Founder’s Day Celebration
Inaugurated as the new Tunkhannock Rotary Club president at
the beginning of this month, George Gay was already hard at work
promoting the organization during the Founder's Day Celebration.
The Rotary will be holding their annual Harvest and Wine Festival
at Lazybrook Park in Tunkhannock on October 8.
Did someone yell Bingo? It may have been Elaine Wall from the
Red Cross of Wyoming County manning the instant bingo table
during Founder's Day.
Other than Founder's Day, what is there to do around here? Jean
Gasper from the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau is always
happy to tell you just where there is to go and what’s to do.
Many non-profit organizations had a chance to
educate attendees on their
missions during Founder's
Day. The Col. Potter
Cairn Rescue Network introduced many people to
their group through out the
day.
The Col. Potter Cairn
Rescue Network is the largest Cairn Terrier rescue organization
in
North
American. Since 2001, they
have rescued over 2,500
homeless Cairns.
Their volunteers work hard to provide each Cairn rescue with health care, social skills, and
prepare them for adoption to a loving home. "Matching Cairns in need of homes and homes in need
of Cairns" throughout the United States and Canada. Pictured are: Amy Robinson and Brian Antosh
of Mehoopany who love to share their passion for Cairn Terriers with others.
Patti Mead helps
get the table
ready for the pie
eating contest in
front of Gay's
True Value for
their
105th
Founder's Day
celebration.
Kids helping Kids 2nd annual Children’s Golf Tournament recently held
The Tunkhannock Golf Team were also in attendance to help the cause.
By T Kam Imaging
Kids Helping Kids 2nd Annual Children's Golf Tournament at Emanon Country Club in Falls was held
recently. Proceeds from the tournament benefited children with Autism. All children were awarded
medals, pizza, treats and prizes. This event was organized by Kelly Stevens, EWGA, Executive
Women's Golf Association, Tim Kohl and all golf club members.
The organizers are thankful to the many local businesses who made donations and volunteered their
time to help the organization. More information about Autism can be found at www.autismsafe.org .
Participating were James McGough (right) and Danny Stefani who
enjoyed spending time together golfing for a great cause.
Riverside Park hosted the 5th annual Damon S. Young Memorial Scholarship Race
Above from left, at the event are: Doug Wilson, Bruce Young, Bridget Young, Randy
White, Paul Lupinski, Sara Lupinski, Suzanne Young and Kenny Young. Standing in
front are: William and Andrew Lupinski.
By T Kam Imaging
Shown above are some of the Damon S. Young Memorial Racers participating in
the annual event.
Riverside Park in Tunkhannock, hosted the 5th annual
Damon S. Young Memorial
Scholarship Race.
There were 300 participants
helping to raise money for the
college scholarship which will
be awarded to a graduating student that excels in athletics as
well as academics.
The scholarship race is in
memory of Damon Young, a
high school graduate of
Tunkhannock High School. The
cross country runner, was a senior at Penn State University
when he passed away in September 2006, from kidney cancer at
the
age of
24.
Organizers of the event
include Randy and Bridget
White, directors; Doug Wilson,
assistant director; Suzanne
Young, Damon's mother; Kenny
Young, Damon's brother; and
Bruce Young, Damon's uncle.
Damon S. Young Memorial
Scholarship Race winners were:
5k, R - men’s: Ben Robinson.
women’s: Amy Rome.
5k W - men: Vincent Coltellino.
women’s: Christine Snarski. 10k
R - men’s: Tom Daniels and
women’s: Beth Sannie.
Encouraging Children to Become Readers
This column, Parents as Teachers, will appear monthly and each
month I will provide you with
information and resources to help
support you as your child’s first
and most important teacher. I am
the director of H.A.N.D.S.
(Helping Area Needs for Diverse
Early Child Care Services) of Wyoming County and the Wyoming
County Family Resource Center.
Our mission as a non-profit organization is to improve the quality
of early care and education in Wyoming County and support parents
and children to be successful in
growing and learning.
This month’s article focuses
on what parents can do to encourage their children to become readers. You are your child’s most
important teacher and it is important for parents to lead by example. Being a reader yourself is the
first step to encouraging your
child’s literacy development. Allow your child to see you reading
a variety of literature including
books, magazines and newspapers. Your child will see and understand that reading is an
important part of your day and
will follow suit. Also, make time
to read with your child throughout
the day instead of just at bedtime
impressing upon your child that
readings is something grownups
do all day long.
When you read to your child,
you promote a reading environment that helps your child learn to
read later on. He will enjoy hearing your voice as you read books.
When you talk about books,
you teach your child new vocabulary words. This also builds your
child’s attention skills and stimulates his imagination. More importantly, it creates opportunity
for conversations about books.
Encourage vocabulary
growth by asking your child to
describe each object he or she
labels as well. Read the same stories often or read stories with repeating texts. Children love to
read the same story over and over
and eventually if you pause before
the end of a sentence they will
finish the sentence for you. Stop
every now and then throughout
the story and ask questions about
the book such as “What do you
think will happen next?” or “Why
do you think he did that?”
For more information and
supportive materials you can visit
the Wyoming County Family Resource Center located at 41 Philadelphia Ave., in the Tunkhannock
Area School District Administration building.
The Family
Center provides such services as
Parents Support groups and a
Learning and Lending library
where families and educators can
borrow educational toys and materials to use at home.
Some other programs the
Family Resource Center supports
are the Parents as Teachers Program, a home visiting program
which helps parents prepare their
children for kindergarten and PA
Pre-K Counts, a free preschool
program for 3 and 4 year olds. If
you have questions you’d like answered or for more information
about H.A.N.D.S. and the services
we offer, e-mail me at
hands2217@yahoo.com or call
the Family Resource center at
(570) 836-2350.
Hats off -- to the Tunkhannock Area High School’s Graduates
The Class of 2011,
Tunkhannock Area High
School, celebrated their
commencement and 250
students took part in the
Tunkhannock Area High
School Class of 2011 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, June 18.
Graduation commencements were followed by a
"Lock In" party at the football stadium.
The after
graduation party is designed to help parents know
their child will be safe on
graduation night. With donations made by members
of community, The "Lock
In" party included food,
music, games and a great
time for the class of 2011. Tunkhannock High School graduating class of 2011 -- tossed their hats in the air in celebration.
By T Kam Imaging
Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company, announces
63rd Annual Firemen's Picnic
Al Fortuner, Clifford Volunteer Fire Company president
gets set for the annual picnic
planned for July 28, 29 and 30 at
the Fire Company and Fair
Grounds, Route 106.
Join in the fun on all three
days. Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 30, at 5:00 p.m.
Entertainment: Thursday
July 28, at 7 p.m. Firemen's
Parade followed by live music
from Prime Time.
Friday July 29, rock, southern
rock and party band favorites
live with Candlefish followed
by a gigantic fireworks display
at 10:30 p.m. Saturday the July
30, Mark Silaman and Friends.
Highlights of the event
include old fashioned family
fun, kiddie rides, games,
raffle, live music every night
and an adult beverage tent.
Come hungry -- carnival
concessions, clams and refreshments are available.
The annual Clifford Township
Volunteer Fire Company picnic
is a major fund raiser for the fire
company each year.
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local bands at the time not getting the recognition they needed and
many of them were doing benefits to help others. So, they were
invited to come on my show, take part in some contests, or simply
guest host in order to promote their benefits and their bands. That
seemed
to
work
quite
well.”
My philosophy is every
chicken barbecue, church
picnic,
fire
company carnival, breakfast,
every
special event Above: Nikki is pictured with her children 8 year
and the people old Ruthlyn and 6 year old Trevor.
who put them
together are IMPORTANT!
Guess it was only natural for me to say a big "YES" when Lisa
Pretko came to me asking to help with a brand new “good news”
publication covering my favorite area in the world. An entire paper
devoted to the good people, benefits, and businesses in our area, I
would've never dreamed of saying no.
This is an extremely exciting venture, and though I admit, I am
no polished journalist, what will make this paper successful is you
-- our neighbors, friends, and the hard working people of the
Endless Mountains. It's not about us putting out a great journal, it's
about you and the good things in life that you enjoy.
We look forward to meeting you, covering your events,
highlighting the people you know in up-coming editions of the
Endless Mountains Community News. Your suggestions, comments and in-put are always welcome. It is our pleasure to make
this a community newspaper, one that you will be proud to call
your own month after month!
I am thankful for 27 years of a great career in radio and the
opportunity to have worked with some extremely wonderful people,
and even more so, Thank You God - for all the great people I've
been able to meet. I know many! And hope to continue meeting
many more in the days and years
ahead.
Hope you enjoy reading,
seeing the many people on the
pages of the Endless Mountains
Community News and make sure
and stop into the many businesses that are advertising in the
Community News -- they are
what turns a city, into a real
hometown.
For more community news
and photographs, visit online at
www.communitynews
online.net. For information call
Lisa Pretko, Owner and Publisher at (570) 674-7772 or Nikki
Stone at (570) 687-1203.
Advertise your upcoming
community events and fund raisers by sending an email with
details of your event to:
communitynews123@comcast.n
et. To advertise your business
call Nikki Stone for details.
Visiting Endless Collections
Location: Inside the Landmark Farmer’s Supply Building, corner of Main Street and
State Street (Route 92), Nicholson, PA.
Specializing in: Vintage collectibles, mid-century retro
and antiques. Once inside
you’ll find there’s more to the
store than trinkets and baubles.
Endless Collections’ selection
includes modest furniture
pieces, along with heirloom
quality gift ware plus costume
and vintage jewelry.
Highlights: Local art, Endless Mountains Coffee (delivered twice a week) and Summer Hill
Botanicals, a delicious line of natural soaps and body products made in Berwick Area.
About the Owner: Markella Matheos, has been in business for five years. From her merchandising
to her customer service, you get the sense that she loves her store. Markella has made Endless
Collections a place where you can go and browse to your heart's content. More often than not,
Markella greets you by saying, "Make yourself at home." She keeps the prices sensible, sometimes
so ridiculously low that you can find something of interest for as little as twenty-five cents. Happily
offering you gift wrapping if you need, Markella is known to always slip something a little extra in
your bag to take home. If you are interested in consigning or have something you would like to sell
all you need to do is ask Markella. Hours: Tuesday- Saturday from 9:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays
from noon to 4:00 p.m. Call or visit online 570-942-0126 www.endlesscollectionsstore.com
Markella’s Recommendations: Also inside the Landmark Farmer’s Supply Building: N.U.T.S.
(Nicholson Used Tools Store) offering primitive antiques and used tools. The Ladies Tea Room On
Main, specializing in children's parties and the cutest gifts for girls. And Cindy's 5ables featuring a
new and previously loved selection of kids items, collectibles, and more. Also in side the building
you will find some of Olivo's Collectiables as well as Anna Leigh's Clothing. In and around
Nicholson: Melben's Merkantile on Main Street and one block over Feed Mill Finds. Olivo’s
Collectibles also has a full store on Route 11 toward Factoryville. And in the Hop Bottom Direction
you will find the Marten Creek Switch Shop.
BBQ is in season at the Dalton Lumber Do-It Center
Barbecue is in season at the Dalton Lumber Do-It Center as area firefighters got
together to raise funds for the Northeast Emergency Services Training Center in
Newton, PA. Pictured above, front row are: Wayne Ayers of the Newton-Ransom
Fire Company, Scott LaCoe of the Do-It-Center, Doug LaCoe owner, Brent Tripp
of the Dalton Fire Company, and Dalton fire chief Ron Stacknick. Standing behind
are: Corey Packer, Jamie Matthews, and Doc Stacknick, Jr., Dalton Fire Company.
Relay for Life of Wyoming County "Trading in
Cancer for Something Better"
Join us on Friday, July 15 & Saturday, July 16 from
3 pm to 3 pm at the Wyoming County Fair Grounds.
Opening ceremony begins at 5 pm with an auction
starting at 6 pm. Survivors lap at 7 pm and new
Survivors Dinner at 7:30 pm. Luminaria Ceremony
begins at dusk. Enjoy dancing, games and activities all
night into the morning.
Saturday - "Relays Got Talent" - 10 am
(registration begins at by 9 am).
DJ Services provided by All About Entertainment.
Vendors and organizers of the event include: 17 teams
made up of local businesses along with teams formed Sarah Robinson, chairperson of the 2011, Relay for
by Family & Friends: Peoples Neighborhood Bank,
Life being held at the KiNAPA Mile Hill Auto Parts, Hobbes Forestry, Majeswanis Wyoming County Fair
tic III Salon, Tunkhannock Area Education AssociaGrounds, July 15-16.
tion, Kiwanis, Keystone College, Mehoopany Youth
Group, Brick’s Market, Tyler Memorial Hospital, We Are Family plus others.
Food includes the infamous Kiwanis food will be open — including burgers, hot
dogs and fries along with teams selling Sno Cones, corn on the cob, brownie sundaes,
baked goods, fruit cups and more. The event benefits The American Cancer Society.
Chicken &
Biscuit Dinner
Chicken & Biscuit or
ham dinner; take out or dine in:
includes dinner, dessert &
drink.
Clifford United Methodist
Church, Main Street, Clifford on
Wednesday, July 20 from 4-6
p.m.
Call for more information
(570) 222-5625.
Endless Mountains
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Tunkhannock &
surrounding communities.
Back Mountain Wine Festival
planned
Back Mountain Wine Festival and Wine tasting (with several local PA wineries) is planned for Saturday, July 30.
Come and enjoy great food, live entertainment by the High Falls
Duo and Jeneric, and a variety of vendors featuring local specialty
foods, handcrafted items & more.
The event will be held at the
Luzerne County Fairgrounds, on Route 118, Dallas from 11am5pm. For more information call 570-836-5253.
Read the Endless Mountains Community News
online for more photographs and information!
The Benefits of Exercise for Children
By Kara Golden, MSW. LSW
Understanding and supporting a child’s natural development
for physical activity will help lead them to a lifetime of happy and
healthy living. According to the American Heart Association, increased physical activity has been associated with an increased life
expectancy and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Physical
activity produces overall physical, psychological and social benefits. Exercise Improves Physical Health
Long-term health benefits of exercise for children include:
Stronger immune system. Children are less prone to colds, allergies,
and diseases, including some kinds of cancer. Reduction of type 2
diabetes. Reduction of blood pressure and improvement of a child’s
cholesterol. Strengthening of the cardiovascular system. Controlling weight and stronger bone and muscle structure
Exercise Improves Mental Health. Physical activity develops a
child’s self-esteem and builds confidence. Their ability to overcome difficult situations improves, and they tend to enjoy a sunnier
outlook on life. Other benefits to mental health include: Exercise
enhances the brain’s functioning including improving memory.
Moderate, fun-oriented exercise increases the release of beneficial
hormones which aide in memory and overall psychological wellbeing. Active children have the ability to concentrate better. Studies
report that exercise decreases anxiety, reduces depression, and
improves mood and outlook in children and exercise improves sleep
quality.
How Can Parents & Guardians Promote Physical Activity?
Reduce sedentary time (e.g., watching television, playing computer/
video games, talking on the phone) and increase physical activity
and make it FUN.
Be a role model for active lifestyle and
provide opportunities for increased physical activity.
In Wyoming County and surrounding areas, we have a wealth
of opportunities to promote physical activity with children. Besides
a variety of organized sports activities, gyms, martial arts, dance
studios, and gymnastics, the great outdoors is one of this area’s
largest assets. Take a hike. Visit a park. Kayak on the river. Participate in camps – like the FANS camp at the Wyoming County
Family Resource Center or nature camps at the Endless Mountains
Nature Center - which promote physical well-being.
Local Heritage Association needs your
help for Pepsi Refresh Project
The Nicholson Heritage Association (the Association) needs
your help. The Association has another opportunity for a Pepsi
Refresh Project grant to renovate and restore the former Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western (DL&W) Railroad station in Nicholson
into a community center and needs your support to ensure that this
preservation and economic revitalization project gets funded.
The Association wants to renovate and restore the more than 160
year old railroad station into an innovative community center to
encourage revitalization of the regional economy by providing a
place for residents to gather, a museum for visitors, and a gateway
to the Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway.
What Can You Do? Starting July 1, you can vote for our project
by visiting http://www.refresheverything.com and searching for
Nicholson Heritage. You’ll be able to vote for up to five projects
once each day throughout the month of July.
Salute to Veteran's Ride planned Visitors Bureau Chooses Poster Contest Winners
Pictured above are: Jerry "Shadow" Michaels, Eileen "Kitty"
Kern, and J.R. "Wyldeman" VanWert of the Kindred Lycans.
The Kindred Lycans of Nicholson plan to take part in the Rolling
Thunder, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter 3, Salute to Veteran's Ride is
Pictured are, from left, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau Executive Director Jean Gasper, third
planned for Sunday, July 17, beginning with registration from
place winner Emily Shygelski, second place winner Ben Migliori, and first place winner Laina Romin9AM until 11:30AM at the Gino Merli Veterans Center on Mulsky.
berry Street in Scranton. There will be a picnic to follow the ride.
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau staff had the hard job of choosing the best posters depicting the
Proceeds benefit Veterans and the POW/MIA issue.
Endless Mountains that were created by Tunkhannock Area Middle School art class students.This year's
All are welcome no matter what you ride, just a $10 donation per theme was "My Favorite Place in the Endless Mountains. Mrs.Donowski's 5th grade artists created the
person
is
requested.
For
more
information posters using designing skills they learned in class. Although all the posters were prize-worthy, the
www.rollingthunderpa3.com.
bureau chose first, second, and third place winners, who all received an Upstate PA water bottle filled
with jellybeans, and a gift certificate for Popcorn Etc., in Tunkhannock. The awards were given during the school's end of the year
assembly on June 17.
The winning posters were on display at the Endless Mountains
Visitors Bureau's booth at Tunkhannock Founders' Day and will
also be at their booth during the Wyoming County Fair, which runs
August 31 - September 5 this summer. For more information on the
Endless Mountains, visit www.EndlessMountains.org.
Laceyville's 15th Annual
Community Day
Plan to spend your day on Saturday, July 9, 2011 starting at
1:00 PM on Main Street in Laceyville. Entertainment at 1:00 PM
- Pedal Tractor Pulls, classes for 3 to 14-year-olds, 4:00 PM Turtle
Race (Bring your own turtle) and 4:30 PM Baby Parade.
Contact Peggy Adams at 570-469-4020.
Fireman's Parade at 7:00 PM with line-up starting at 6 PM at
Vern's Feed & Supply. Live Music at 8 PM by Doug Clapper's Band
Northern Harmony.
Highlights of event will include: face painting, fast pitch,
football toss, water wars, bingo, dunking booth, games and more.
Contact Endless Mountains Outfitters for information on
River Floats to Laceyville, (570-746-9140).
Come hungry and enjoy - clams, hot sausage, cheese steaks,
pizza, sweet corn, french fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato pancakes, homemade pies, funnel cakes and cotton candy. Take a
chance on a raffle and enter to win $300 worth of gasoline, $1,000
of fireworks, and other prizes from local businesses.
Organizers of the day’s event is the Laceyville Business Association with proceeds benefiting the community beautification and
local non-profit organizations.
Melben's Murkantile and H&D Waste Services plan
“Great Give Away Day”
On Saturday July 16, 2011
Melben's Murkantile and
H&D Waste Services are
hosting A "Great Give Away
Day"!
Free canvas shopping
bags to all who stop in at
Melben's. Surprises may be
found inside the bags including cash and one lucky winner
will get a brand new Portable
DVD player.
Come and receive free balloons for the kids and a bag of
fresh popped pop-corn with a
donation to Nicholson Heritage Association to help them
purchase the Old Railroad
Station.
Pandamania VBS
Pond & Garden tour announced
Join us on Saturday, July 9, 2011, for an unique sight seeing
event, the Pond & Garden tour, sponsored by The Cabin Country
Store.
The stops will include the Cabin Country Store, Shades of White
both on route 706 between Montrose and Wyalusing, the home of
Robin Campbell on Mill Creek Road, the Home of Tammy Pilcher
in Camptown on Route 409, Gibbs Garden Center, Route 67, the
home of John Lavin along with Judy and Doug Johnston's home
both
on SR 1049.
Information can be obtained from the Cabin Country Store or
Gibb's Garden Center.
Join in the fun and excitement July 11 through July 15
from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m., at the
Nicholson United Methodist
Church.
Come and enjoy this free event,
games, crafts, learning and meet
new friends. All ages welcome.
A light lunch will be provided.
Proceeds benefit the youth.
For information, contact the
organizers of the event, Donna
Lane 942-6677 or Hannah Whitney 942-4673.
"In the Mood with the Morrisons"
Celebration coming to the Oldest House
Live jazz and vintage vinyl
from the 1930s, 40s and 50s can
be enjoyed at The Oldest House in
Laceyville July 15,16, and 17.
The weekend at the Oldest House
on Main Street in Laceyville is
planned to celebrate the lives of
Gordon and Katie Morrison who
owned the house in the late 40s
and early 50s. They and their
friends filled the house with music
and art. They are credited with
protecting the 18th century house
from modernization.
The weekend will open with
a concert of great jazz musicians
directed by Bob Shumway of Wyalusing. The concert will be held
Friday evening, July 15 from 6:30
to 8:00 pm on the patio under a
full moon. Special displays will
include fashions from the era;
paint-by number art- the craze of
the 1950s; and an exhibit of
1930s-style painting on old tinware by artist, Dee Gee Holgate
of Tunkhannock. A classic auto
road tour plans to visit the house
on Sunday morning.
Beautifully situated on the
Susquehanna River, the house features a large porch and patio
where you can enjoy the view and
the music. Bring your musical
instrument and come back in time
with us. There will be lawn games
and Lincoln logs for the kids.
Event hours are Friday from
1-8pm; and Saturday and Sunday
from 10am-5pm. Regular tour
hours of the house are from 1-4pm
every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through September.
Built in 1781 and regarded
as the oldest frame house in the
Endless
Mountains
Region
(Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna
and Wyoming counties), the Oldest House is wonderfully preserved, revealing a story of the
simple living of the past and legends of history. This 18th century
home was a welcome sight to travelers on the Old North Branch
Canal boats over a hundred years
ago. Here, passengers could enjoy
a cool drink or stock up on tobacco and food for the remaining
portion of their journey. In the
years since, it was occupied by
many families – among them the
Laceys, for whom the town is
named.
For more information, call
570-869-1426 or 570-869-1679.
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July 9 • Laceyville Community Day • Pedal tractor pull, turtle race, baby parade, chicken barbecue,
firemen's parade, live music, fun, food & games. Main Street, Laceyville • 1-10:30 p.m.
570-869-1277
July 15-17 • In The Mood With The Morrisons • Live music - jazz and bluegrass 1950s displays,
food, crafts. The Oldest House, East Main Street, Laceyville. Friday & Sunday 1-4pm;
Saturday 10am-4pm. 570-869-1426
July 16 • Songs & Games For Tots • Enjoy a morning of songs and games with Bill Frye and his
supercharged guitar. Children and adults will share smiles and sing and dance together to
familiar, popular songs Bill plays with his trademark zest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga
Street, Tunkhannock. 11:00 a.m. 570-996-1500
July 17 • Tree Id And Forest Happenings. Walk through the forest with Jim Kessler, a retired Service
Forester from the PA Bureau of Forestry. Designed for adults and teens. Wear appropriate
hiking attire and foot wear; bring a water bottle. EMNC and grounds of Camp
Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 1-3pm. 570-836-3835
July 23 • Celebrate Our River Day. A 12-mile kayak or canoe paddle on the Susquehanna River from
Mehoopany to Tunkhannock. River Day Celebration includes live music, food, and river
events at Riverside Park, Tunkhannock. 10am-3pm paddle trip; 3-8:30pm celebration.
570-746-9140.
July 23 • Celebrate Our River Day. Live music, environmental activities for children and adults,
nature walk, river float, food, more. Riverside Park, at the intersection of Rte. 6 bypass and
Rte. 29, Tunkhannock. 3-8pm. 570-996-1500.
July 30 • North Branch Land Trust River Trip. Kayak and canoe paddle on the Susquehanna River.
We will paddle the Vosburg Neck section of the River ending at the Howland Preserve Access.
There will be nature and history education talks along the way. Vosburg Road, Vosburg.
9:30am-4pm. 570-746-9140.
The Endless Mountain Animal League 2nd
Annual Golf Tournament
The Endless Mountain Animal League has announced their 2nd
annual golf tournament for Friday, August 12 at the Stonehedge Golf
Course, Tunkhannock. Registration time is 9 a.m., and Shotgun start
at 10 a.m.
Highlights of the days event will include flight prizes, individual
prizes, awards dinner. Food includes a lunch - hot dog or hamburger
and beverages. Dinner will include steak, ceasar salad, parsley potatoes, baked beans, rolls, and butter.
The Endless Mountains Animal League, is a non-profit, volunteer
organization run by elected officers and board members who share a
commitment and dedication to helping animals and their owners. With
a mission to alleviate pain, fear and suffering to animals through
education, enlightening the public on animal care, engaging in legislative issues and promoting awareness, respect, and compassion for all
living creatures. The Endless Mountains Animal League provides
rabies clinics, spay / neuter programs, the HOPE program, humane
education programs, and fostering.
Organizers of the tournament are from The Endless Mountains
Animal League, Cheryl Dell'Aglio, president; Sandy Scala, vice-president; Dr. Thomas Dell'Aglio, treasurer; Barb Harper, secretary; Board
Members: Jay Scala, Sherry Hart and Pam Corby.
For more information on the Golf Tournament call 945-3391.
Endless Mountains Antique Power
Association 18th Annual Antique Engine
& Tractor Show
Courtesy of T. Kam Imaging)
The Endless Mountains Antique Power Association 18th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show will be held on July 8, 9, and 10, 2011 at
the Lazybrook Park, Route 6, east of Tunkhannock across from Deer
Park Lumber starting at 8:00 a.m. until dusk each day.
The event features Oliver Tractors and Fairbanks Morse Engines with
daily attractions from Vosburg's Sawmill, Naylor's Threshing & Rock
Crushing, Gas & Steam Engines, Crafts & Flea Market, Brick's Relay
for Life Cake Walk, Mehoopany Library-Book Sale.
Bring your appetite for burgers, hot dogs, and other festival favorites
plus ice-cream will be available. Friday & Saturday, enjoy breakfast
and a chicken BBQ served by the Boy Scouts.
$3 Admission per day, children under 12 free. Handicap accessible.
Annual raffle $1 each or 6 for $5 drawing to be held on Sunday at 2
p.m. (need not be present to win).
Organizers of the annual event are: Endless Mountains Antique
Power Association.
What’s Cooking?
Restaurant: The Nicholson Diner, 72 Main St., Nicholson.
Owners: Kim & Scott Aylesworth
Home Recipe: Asparagus Pizza
Lay out a sheet of Puff Pastry on
Pizza Stone or greased cookie
sheet. Melt Butter & chopped
garlic. Brush butter over puff pastry. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella (or your choice of cheese—our
favorite Asiago). 5 stocks of asparagus cut up. Sprinkle asparagus
over cheese. Add more cheese. Bake at 400 for 15 – 20 minutes, until
golden brown. Cut and serve.
How do you describe your menu? Homemade comfort food—great
specialties.
Hours: Monday – Friday 7-2:30, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 7 – 12:30
What’s Cooking? Each month, we invite restaurants throughout the
area to share a recipe with you. Restaurants are chosen randomly. We
invite readers to share their favorites with us as well.
Contact Nikki Stone for more information at 687-1203.
Inspiring Neighbors
Meet: Leland Smith from Mehoopany.
Inspirational Moment: Harmony Central Forums' Songwriting Contest 2011 Winner
Song: Brush Burned Knees, II
About the song: Started writing it between 1996 and 1998
while going through a divorce,
and playing in a local band
called Sticky Wicket, with
Steve and John Antosh, and
Dave Wiggins.
Contest Details: Submissions
were voted on by peers in the
industry world wide. Songwriter must have submitted an original song that hadn't been published
else where either on C.D. or the internet. Submitter must have had a hand
in writing the song. Anyone else could be playing, singing, or otherwise
collaborating with the entrant, but submitter must have shared a major
songwriting credit for the tune. No limitations were placed on what style
could be submitted as a song: instrumentals, pop, rock, country, celtic,
spoken word poetry, books on tape, even hair metal. As long as the
person who submitted the song wrote the song.
About the Songwriter: A shy Proctor & Gamble Retiree, who's been
playing music since he was 8 years old. Thanks to the encouragement
of his best friend, Mary Gabriel, Leland Smith wants to entertain people.
His musical talent ranges from playing piano to banjo, madelin to bass
guitar, guitar, up right bass and has recently taken up the Ukele. He can
be found playing with Mary in a duo called, Dual Blend-they've been
known to play Remington's Restaurant, the Nimble Hill Wine Tasting
Room and Fire & Ice in the Dallas area. On occasion Leland joins Ned
Sherman in the Country Rock Band, Borderline-they will be playing at
this years Lake Carey Days and the Wyoming County Fair. Most
recently, Leland has taken up playing solo covering artists such as
McCartney and the Beatles, James Taylor, Jackson Brown, Sanatana and
even Judy Garland and Sinatra as well as his own originals-which people
have now taken to requesting.
Musical Influence: His great-grandma. She was a drummer in the
Mehoopany Marching Band.
Performances: 7/8, Corner Cafe, Montrose at 5:30; 7/16, Wyalusing
Hotel at 6:00; 7/17, The Metro Bar and Grill at 6:00; 7/22/11 Corner
Cafe, Montrose at 5:30; and 7/29, Fire and Ice On Toby Creek at 6:00.
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau photo contest
continues this year
There is still time to submit photos for The Endless Mountains
Visitors Bureau 2011 Photo Contest.
Anyone can enter the contest,
whether a visitor who collected
photo memories while vacationing in the area, or a resident who
has captured life in the Endless
Mountains through the camera’s
eye.
This year, the visitors bureau is
looking for photos that depict the
unique and special attributes of
the Endless Mountains. Photos
may be submitted in one of six
categories: Fairs & Festivals,.
Animals / Birds in the Wild
Winter Fun, Fall Foliage and
Best Memory in the Endless
Mountains.
The photos must be taken in
the Endless Mountains region,
which covers Bradford, Sullivan,
Susquehanna, and Wyoming
counties.
The Endless Mountains
Visitors Bureau is the state-recognized tourism promotion agency
for Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties in
Northeastern Pennsylvania, and
has been promoting the Endless
Mountains as a vacation destination for over 45 years.
Complete details of the
contest can be found on the
bureau’s
website
(www.endlessmountains.org).
Questions can be directed to the
visitors bureau at 570-836-5431,
800-769-8999,
or
shelley@endlessmountains.org
To advertise in the Endless
Mountains Community News,
call Nikki Stone at 687-1203.
Celebration of new ownership Designers, Artists -- Jason Wisnosky, Nick Manns,
and Mike Wisnosky
Art Medium:
Precious Metals of
any type, silver to
platinum, and gold in
distinct variations.
Gems including by
not limited to diamonds,
sapphires,
and turquoise, to the
more exotic tsavorite,
alexandrite, or tanzanite; natural stone.
Description:
Taking the personal
experience of
purchasing jewelry to a new level by designing and crafting a piece that will completely reflect the
personality, beauty and / or life of the recipient.
Process: Your ideas translated into a sketch rendered with computer aided design (CAD) turned into a
life-like picture from what began in your imagination — taken to the mill (on the premises) and made
into the piece you previously only dreamed. A three man show in which each plays an essential part
in order to create a design that accurately depicts your thoughts as the client. Utilizing the industry’s
latest technologies including the Northeast’s 1st Laser Welder and 1st Laser engraver helping to achieve
the goal of capturing exactly what was explained and expected.
Connie Kintner of Lake Carey shows Mike Getz of Towanda how
to operate one of the new tractors during The Celebration of New
Time: On average 1-3 hours, at times more — even up to 40 plus.
Owners at Sears in Wysox, on Saturday, June 4th. Connie and Mike
Inspirations: The thrill on a persons face when they see what they’ve imagined literally come to life.
took over ownership in November of 2010.
The ability to come to work and never get bored with what you do.
Special Training: Continuous training in the jewelry and design
field. Jason, Nick and Mike go to classes and seminars approximately every 6 months to enhance their skills, keep up on trends and
technology.
Special orders: Each piece in itself is a special order but beyond
that if there is something you particularly want and can’t find they
most certainly will order it for you.
Some more interesting creations: A banjo that had strings looked
like you could play it. An alligator made with green gold and ruby
eyes. Dice, playing cards, flowers, and most recently a dragonfly.
Who chooses your designs: People drive two hours or more for the
personal touch of the Wisnosky creative team
. They’ve had clients from the Pocono region of PA, NY City
and Las Vegas. Those with ties to the area who love to return year
after year for special purchases, and local people who have become
friends over the years.
What you do differently: There’s a different atmosphere and
attitude inside the store. One might say a bit more laid back than the
average with an old-fashioned approach to doing business that
stresses the importance of relationships … while using the latest
technologies, not forgetting the values of simply good customer
service. People are allowed to ask questions, touch what interests
them, and get educated on what they are looking to buy. All customers can walk away with the confidence of knowing how to make the
proper selection in jewelry.
Where to find Jason, Nick, and Mike:
business Route 6, Tunhannock.
Wisnosky Jeweler’s,
History/Background: After 21 years in the corporate world, Mike
purchased Reidsma Jeweler’s in 1994, the store had 3 cases and 9
pieces of jewelry. Encouraged by his parents to explore his talents,
Mike always had a love for art and at 10 years-old, met PEANUTS
creator, Charles Shu.

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