PRESIDENT'S NOTES
I hope that this newsletter finds
you in good health and ready to celebrate.
If you haven’t already heard, this is the 75th anniversary of
the establishment of PASR. Our 75th
anniversary planning committee has been very busy. Exciting events have been happening and will
continue to happen every month during our yearlong celebration. Read more about these events in this
newsletter.
The annual spring luncheon will be
held Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Red Eye in Flemington. Lou Bernard, Curator for the Clinton County
Historical Society, will be our speaker.
In conjunction with the 75th anniversary celebration, Lou
will be talking about things that were happening 75 years ago in the Clinton
County of 1937. The Clinton County
Chapter of PASR was created in 1966. Lou
will also be reminding us of what life was like in our local communities at
that time as well. Come and reminisce or
learn new things about this area in which we’ve all worked and lived.
Our luncheon is a time to catch up
with former colleagues. Some members may
not be attending the luncheons because they don’t want to come alone to this or
to other events that we hold. Please do yourself and a friend a favor and call
and invite them to come to the luncheon with you. A definite win/win situation.
It is dues time! You may send your dues in the pre-addressed
envelope included with your newsletter or pay Fran Kramer at the luncheon.
It’s also time to turn in your Volunteer Hours. There are three ways in which members can
turn in their hours:
- 1. Tally yours hours in the five categories and e-mail your totals to Phyllis Grenoble at Phyllis@chilitech.net
- 2. Call Phyllis Grenoble with your totals at 570-398-1313.
- 3. Fill out the Volunteer Hours survey form included with the newsletter you received in the mail. Return the survey in the pre-addressed envelope and give your completed survey to Phyllis Grenoble at the luncheon.
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PASR 75 Years Old
In January of this
year, a group of PASR members met, under the leadership of Betty Schantz and
Germaine Weaver, to plan a year’s worth of anniversary activities to celebrate
PASR’s 75th birthday. You may
have heard about or participated in some of these great events that have
happened so far this year. This article will
highlight what has been done so far and what has been planned for the remaining
months of our anniversary year.
- · KICK OFF! January was the planning month.
- · “Shower of Love” In February, we asked county residents to write a letter of thanks to a former district employee, teacher, assistant, cook, bus driver, secretary, etc.).
- · In April Lou Bernard took us on a walk down memory lane with a tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery, highlighting educators and community members who have influenced education in Clinton County.
- · May 15, 2012 is the date of our chapter luncheon at the Red Eye. Lou Bernard, will talk about the history and highlights of Clinton County life in 1937 and 1966 when our local chapter of PASR was formed.
- · June – Best of Clinton County - The monetary value of Volunteer Hours donated by Clinton County PASR members will be represented by an over-sized check that Betty Schantz and Germaine Weaver will present to our Clinton County Commissioners at their monthly meeting. The picture and article to follow will make the community aware of the value of our members’ service as volunteers. The CC PASR will serve as Grand Marshall for the Best of Clinton County parade. Carmen Banfill will chair our entry that will showcase all that PASR does.
- · July – Support Children – Denice Kramer will head a drive to ask PASR & community members to donate appropriate school supplies (or money) for Clinton County families. Denice will deliver the collected items to Children Services and the Women’s Center before the start of school.
- · August – “NOT Going Back to School Picnic” – a yearly event for PASR members at Flemington Park, held on the opening day of school. Linda Donmoyer and Mary Beth Kibbe will throw a PASR 75th BIRTHDAY party!
- · September – Enjoying Retirement – As per the PASR mission statement, “To Serve Others in Need and to Help one another Enjoy Retirement”, we will focus on fall RECREO activities, including a Lou Bernard-led Walk of the Hill Section of Lock Haven, an excursion to Elk County to see (& hear) the Wapiti, and the ever-popular Wine Trail.
- · October – Fall Meeting – Change to DINNER encouraging current school personnel to attend as prospective members of PASR. Germaine Weaver and her committee are in charge of decorations and prizes for this SPECIAL dinner where we will renew our Clinton County PASR Charter. Rich Wykoff is working on a slide show about all our 75th Birthday Celebrations as well as a video about the “History of Education in Clinton County”.
- · November – Recap of Events – In photos and words, Leslie Smith will recap all the activities of our 75th Birthday Celebrations in The LH Express. PR chair, Barb Rendos, will add information about PASR and all the facets of the organization. Volunteer of the Year and Lauretta Woodson Award winners will be recognized in a separate article.
- · December – Social Services – Carol Rocco will highlight the work of our Social Services Committee in photos and a news article. This committee, headed by Betty Giles, plans to send all members, 75 & older, a special birthday card and hopes to deliver many birthday balloons during their visits.
TURNING
75 IN 2012?
If you were born in 1937 and turn 75
this year, you are eligible to buy your May luncheon ticket for $7.50 instead
of the regular price of $12.00. LUCKY
DAY! Just let Carolyn Burrows know that
you quality on your invitation letter or when you call or e-mail your
reservation.
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President Bill Kraus called the
Fall Meeting of the Clinton County Chapter of PASR to order on October 25, 2011
at the Flemington Red Eye Center. The minutes were approved as read. The Treasurer’s Report a was approved as
follows: Checking Account $629.36; Savings Account $4157.64; Edward Jones Investment Value $7710.72. Membership - Chairperson Donna Wright reported
the membership in Clinton county PASR is 270 members; Donna encouraged our
members to be current with their dues.
Recreo –Chairperson Joanne Heimer
distributed sign-up sheets for our attendees to sign up for upcoming trips e.g.
Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote D’Azur October 2012. Special
requests for day trips are also encouraged.
Education Support - President Kraus reported a successful Big
Brother/Big Sister Picnic this summer as well as availability of two $500
educational mini-grants.
Community Service - Chairperson
Phyllis Grenoble reported all projects completed and our chapter’s combined
volunteer hours to be 30,000 hours plus.
Phyllis presented the John Barry
Volunteer Service Award/Volunteer of the Year to Calvin”Chip”Young for his many
volunteer hours of service in many community activities including his church
lay ministry. Joanne Heimer and Carol
Rocco, convention delegates, presented a very informative Convention report.
President Kraus, after welcoming new retirees, announced our PASR 75thAnniversary
Celebration.
Remembrance Time: Social Service
Chairperson Betty Giles reported her committee provides expressions of
kindness, sympathy and care to members. They have serviced 16 members and can
provide financial aid for membership dues if needed. Betty and Shirley Probst
led a Candlelight ceremony for deceased members: Peg Bressi, Ina Walker, and
Harry McKeague; and friends: Maynard”Skip” Banfill, Mary Masorti, Ernest”Gene”Lundy,
Dorothy Ammerman, Herbert Larsen JR, Alex Bailey, Daniel Tyndale, M.Margaret
Haddad.
After the invocation by Roberta
Muthler our entertainment during our dinner was the delightful chorus and their
director from Central Mountain High School.
President Kraus introduced our
Lauretta Woodson Award Winners – Lauri Schaitkin, a recent retiree as an
Instructional Support Teacher and Tanya Walker, a guidance secretary at Central
Mountain Middle School.
As a total surprise to our
president, colleague Al Madden presented a special summary of Bill’s career.
Judith Yorks, Region 10 Director of PASR, presented Bill with a Certificate of
Special Recognition from Region 10 as an Outstanding Chapter President and a
State PASR Commendation. Bill is commended for his continuing concern for
education and his peers after retirement by remaining an active and vital
member of PASR. He has been very active in his community by serving on many
Boards and Community committees, e.g. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Friends of Ross
Library, United Way of Clinton County, etc. Table centerpieces were distributed;
door prizes e.g. raspberry pie, Columbian coffee, red licorice, zucchini were
won through the 50/50 drawing. Jesse Genevish won the 50/50 Money Drawing.
TREASURER –FRAN KRAMER
PASR dues for 2012/2013 are due. ($10.00
for local and $50.00 for state) Please pay the state dues through
the local chapter.
I will record your payment and then forward it to
the state. Any questions about payments can be confirmed by contacting me at
748-8531.
Make all checks payable to PASR.
COMMUNICATIONS – CHARLOTTE JOHNSON
Members who are not receiving PASR
newsletters and information by e-mail (and have e-mail capability) may do by
sending their e-mail address to Charlotte Johnson at pasr@comcast.net .
Keeping our members informed by e-mail saves time and
money; and often additional information is easily shared with our members that
are on the e-mail list.
MEMBERSHIP – DONNA WRIGHT
"As of now we still have 32 members who are
not current with their dues; some for more than one year.
If you do not wish to remain as an active member of Clinton County PASR, please let me know at the address given in this newsletter or contact me at ngsticher@verizon.net.
If you do not wish to remain as an active member of Clinton County PASR, please let me know at the address given in this newsletter or contact me at ngsticher@verizon.net.
EDUCATION
SUPPORT/VOLUNTEER – DONNA YOST/PHYLLIS GRENOBLE
The
EDSUP Goals for 2011-12 were established during the PASR Educational Support
Committee meeting held in Mechanicsburg, May 3, 2011.
The
recommended goals to continue the presentation of Lauretta Woodson Awards and
the awarding of an Educational Support Grant (available to any school employee)
were retained.
New
Business focused on helping chapters establish/expand the local scholarship
programs. As 2012 is PASR's 75th anniversary, it was suggested that each
chapter be encouraged to provide
a
special scholarship in the amount of $500 to commemorate the event.
Two
names have been selected to receive the 2012 Lauretta Woodson Awards, The names
of the recipients have not been released, both will be notified within the next
month. The awards will be
presented
during the first Keystone Central School Board meeting in August 2012. The L.W.
Award gives positive public recognition to individuals employed in the district
and promotes PASR's support of public education.
This
year the Educational Support Grant of $300 was awarded to Cathy Lacy,
Enrichment Specialist of Robb Elementary School. All fourth and fifth graders,
approximately 120, along with 20 adults will participate in a week long block
of Enrichment Clusters. Students and facilitators will complete an evaluation
at the conclusion of the project. All projects will be displayed during the “Roadrunner
Extravaganza ". Hundreds of parents, grandparents, and other family and
community members will attend the evening event.
Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to Keystone Central
students, one of the scholarships will be the 75th Anniversary Scholarship.
Applications were delivered to Bucktail and Central Mountain H.S. Fran Goodman
and David Liddick are heading up the scholarship selection committee. Media
coverage will be covered by the local newspapers.
Other
volunteer Education Support projects to be completed this year will be held to
support the youth of the community. We are looking to complete a
backpack/school supplies event and the very successful Big Brothers Big Sisters
picnic planned for the upcoming summer months.
Volunteer
hours for the C.C. PASR Chapter is close to the 29,000 mark. Plans to present
the Clinton County Commissioners with a large, mock check totaling $958,668
which represent our volunteer contributions to the county will be held in June,
2012 during the monthly commissioner's meeting. All members are urged to maintain
a record of their many volunteer hours for services performed as they translate
into thousands of dollars of value to the local community.
Two
hundred dollars was accepted by Julie Jones on behalf of the Family Readiness
Group of our local Nation Guard Unit. This year our military donation was used
as part of the family activities farewell ceremonies held prior to the local
unit's August deployment, this group of men and women will be serving in other
countries for the next 24 months. The
2012 contribution amount to be donated by our organization will be utilized for
the purchase of phone cards, and will provide the means for active duty troops
to stay connected to family members here at home.
RECREO – JOANNE HEIMER
Saturday, May 19 – Zindel Park 10 mile hike – Come explore many trails of the Bald Eagle Forest, 10 AM
Wednesday, June 6 - Boal
Mansion, Christopher Columbus Chapel, and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars –– Depart LH at 10 am for a visit to the
delightful Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and lunch in Boalsburg. We will then
enjoy a guided tour of the Boal Mansion and Christopher Chapel. The Boal Estate
has been the family home for eight generations and tells the story of America as
seen through one family. Cost is for car-pooling and $10 for tour.
Friday,
June 22 PA Grand Canyon & Dark Skies at Cherry Springs –– Depart LH at 4:30 PM to view the majesty of the PA Grand
Canyon and the Pine Creek Gorge this time from on high. Dinner at The Log Cabin
Inn then travel to Cherry Springs SP for Stars-N-Parks: Mars, Saturn &
the Crescent Moon under a High Riding Dipper. We will be able to observe
stars, planets, galaxies and more through several telescopes operated by
volunteers & park staff. Cost for car-pooling.
Wednesday, August 29 NOT Going Back To
School Picnic - Flemington Park. Join us for our SPECIAL
75th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Pine Creek Rail-Trail – shorter rides will depend on the weather and notice will
be sent a few days in advance via email. Also planned is a ride of the
entire 62-mile Pine Creek Rails-to-Trails.
This will be set up on scheduled dates
(keeping fingers crossed as to weather) when we’ll ride a different section of the trail each day,
accomplishing the entire route before fall. Contact Joanne Heimer 753-3699 or jheimer@comcast.net if
you would like notice by phone.
Fall plans include: Lou Bernard walking tour of the Hill Section of LH,
Susquehanna Wine Trail, and Elk Viewing.
Paris & the French & Italian Riviera’s - June, 2013 -
This 12-day adventure includes 4 days in Paris, TGV high-speed train to the
south of France, Monaco, Nice and the Cinque Terre region of Italy.
MEMBER BENEFITS –
MARIE WELCH
PASR
membership pays. PASR membership works for you. If you take advantage of one or
more of our endorsed products and services offered to PASR members, you can
more than pay for your annual state dues. Here is a testimonial for one of our
endorsed products/services, attesting to the savings and quality service they
received.
Davis Vision Insurance pays, by Mary,
Susquehanna Chapter. “My experience with Davis Vision has been very positive.
This year, I went to Northeastern Eye and saved approximately $235 on my new
glasses. My husband went to Binghamton Optical (full service provider), and his
entire bill was only $50. The premium, which costs $95 a year for two people,
allows an exam every year and new glasses every two years”
For more information about PASR's endorses
products/services, go to www.pasr.organd click on
Economic Benefits.
SOCIAL SERVICE –
BETTY GILES
Our deceased members are: Karen Crose 11-15 – 11, Mary Jane Sarvey 11-19-11, Greg Bertanzetti 1-19-12, Betty J. White
3-12-12. Our deceased nonmembers are-
Norwood E.Wink, Robert H. Quiggle, Sherry Glossner, Louis Lantz, Sandra Rogers
Peters Linsen, Lucy A. McLaughlin, Ron Caris & Gerald G. Rathgeber.
Shut-Ins:
Patricia
Bickel Veronica
(Sis) Moriarty Jack
Bressler
2759
Woodward Ave Westminster
Place Apt. 1 Oakridge
Assisted Living
Lock
Haven, PA 17745 225
Dogwood Drive 2997
Renovo Road
(1-30) Phillipsburg,
PA 16866 Mill Hall, PA 17751
(5-15) (5-31)
Charlie Randecker Evelyn
Herritt Donna
Paloskey
43 Farley Drive 616 Bellefonte Ave PO
Box 513
Lewisburg, PA 17837 Lock Haven, PA 17745 North Bend,
PA 17760
(9-9) (12-28) (12-5)
Ruth Fleming
c/o Patricia Keener
2022 Starfort Park Court
Katy, TX 77450
(6-14)
These
members would love to hear from you!!!
If you know of any shut-ins or anyone in the hospital please
let a following committee member know.
We would love to send them a card or put them on our list !!
Betty Giles 865-6397, Nancy Karichner 769-6242, Sue Daniels 295-4055, Judy Glossner 748-4218, Shirley Probst
748-5989, Michelene Rich 769-6073, Diane Frazier 893-1848, Donna Paloskey 923-2424
Clinton County
Chapter
The
Clinton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees
(PASR) Spring Luncheon will be held at the Red Eye Center in Flemington on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:00
noon. A business meeting will be held at
11:00. Come and hear about what is happening in our local chapter.
Turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw,
ice cream and beverages will be served.
Our program will include the announcement of our 2011
scholarship winners. We will also hear from our 2010 scholarship winners. Our speaker will be Lou Bernard, Curator of
the Clinton County Historical Society.
Lou will give us a glimpse of Clinton County in the years 1937 and
1966…years that are important to the establishment of PASR.
Please fill out your volunteer hours form. Send an e-mail with your totals to Phyllis Grenoble at phyllis1@chilitech.net. Or you may call Phyllis at 570-398-1313. Remember to include in your volunteer hours,
time spent in caring for family members and others.
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LUNCHEON RESERVATION
Name __________________________Guest’s Name (if applicable)
_________________
Number of Reservations _________ Luncheon Tickets $12.00
per person (If you are turning 75 in
2012, the cost of YOUR luncheon ticket is $7.50!)
Members who have received this
information via e-mail have a choice
as to how to register and pay for the luncheon and your dues.
- You may print and fill out the forms on
this page. Mail forms and payment
for the luncheon and payment for your dues to Carolyn Burrows, 116 Beverly Drive,
Beech Creek, PA 16822 by May 8, 2012. Make check for
luncheon and/or dues payable to PASR.
You
may write out only one check
to pay for the luncheon, local and state dues.
- You may call Carolyn at 570-962-3286
to register and then pay for the luncheon at the door.
- You may e-mail Carolyn at wesley_burrows@comcast.net to register
and pay for the luncheon at the door.
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Annual Dues Information
Dues for 2012-2013 should be
paid at this time. State dues are $50.00
and local dues are $10.00. Members
who have received this information via e-mail have a choice as to how to pay.
Both state and local dues
should be paid locally so that Fran has an accurate record of your payments.
- Before May 8, 2012, you may send your dues payment to Carolyn
Burrows. (See address above.)
- After May 8, 2012, you may print and fill out the form below. Mail
form and payment for your dues to Fran Kramer at 48 Church St. Lock
Haven, PA 17745.
Make
check for dues payable to PASR.
- You may pay for your dues when you come to the luncheon
Name
____________________________________________
State dues ___________
Address
__________________________________________
Local dues
___________
___________________________________________ TOTAL
(dues) _______
Clinton County Chapter PASR officers and Chair-people 2012
Name Position/ Address
Banfill, Carmen Legislative 9 Woodland Drive, LH 17745
570-748-6861 cbanfill@kcnet.org
Burrows, Carolyn Secretary 116 Beverly Drive, BC 16822
570-962-3286 wesley_burrows@comcast.net
Giles, Betty Social Service 549 Dutch Hollow Road, JS 17740
570-865-6397 jgiles@comcast.net
Grenoble, Phyllis Community Service 1029 Delaware Ave, JS 17740
570-398-1313 phyllis1@chilitech.net
Heimer, Joanne Recreo 1181 Valley View Road, JS17740
570-753-3699 jheimer@comcast.net
Johnson, Charlotte Communications 378 Sugar Run Road, BC 16822
570-726-6291 pasr@comcast.net
Kramer, Fran Treasurer 48 Church St, LH 17745
570-748-8531 fkramer@kcnet.org
Kraus, Bill President 28 Carnation Lane, MH 17751
©570-660-5515 reginakraus@yahoo.com
(h)570-726-6294
Miller, Norma Pre-retirement Box 241, Lamar 16848
570-726-3822 norma.miller11@comcast.net
Rendos, Barbara Public Relations 715 West Third St, LH 17745
570-748-8132 blistening24@yahoo.com
Rocco, Carol Newsletter 420 Jarrett Ave, LH 17745
570-748-5690 crocco17745@yahoo.com
Welch, Marie Member Benefits Box 778, Avis 17721
570-753-3018 lifesavers1948@comcast.net
Wright, Donna Membership 14 Magnolia Drive, LH 17745
570-748-7365 ngsticher@verizon.net
Yost, Donna Education Support 769 Prospect St, Avis, 17721
570-753-5824 sy1dy2@yahoo.com
Lemon Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
4 egg whites
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
LEMON GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, egg whites, applesauce, oil, lemon extract and food coloring if desired; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle about a third of glaze over cake; carefully spread evenly. Repeat with remaining glaze. Cool completely. Yield: 15 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: 1 piece equals 225 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.
