From the President
Another school year has begun. As we enjoy and make the most of our retirement, we remember some of the challenges and successes that we have had in our careers in KCSD schools.
Some exciting things are happening in PASR. Our “First Day of School” picnic was a wonderful gathering with 80-100 members present. The food was delicious. I think that everybody brings their best effort to these events. Our newest “class” of retirees…somewhat like a graduating class...was very visible at the picnic and most of them have become members of the local chapter. Welcome to these new members. I believe that there is presidential material in this group!
I’m truly excited about our Fall Luncheon. Fred McKillop, PASR’s legislative representative, will tell us what is happening to and for PA school retirees. Hear first-hand what PASR is doing to obtain that elusive COLA for us.
Be sure to read our newsletter to keep up to date about what is happening in the Clinton County Chapter of PASR. Be sure to send in your registration form or call or e-mail Carolyn Burrows in order to attend our October 19, 2010 luncheon.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the Redeye. I hope that you are enjoying these beautiful late summer/early fall days.
Bill
PS: Please remember to vote for Sally Turley as our representative on the School Retirees Board. Ballots will be sent to each school retiree sometime in late October or early November.
Thanks again to all our dedicated volunteers, you certainly go above and beyond with your contributions, Our total hours for the 2009--2010 year are 32,686 VERY IMPRESSIVE and that was with only 67 surveys returned, a small percentage of our membership. Let's all be counted!!!
Education Support Committee Report-Donna Yost
The State PASR Committee's primary goal in 2010 is the statewide support of public education. The goal is to expand and promote recognition of students and educators in each local chapter through the addition of local Education Support Grants.
Clinton County has been successful in achieving all 2010 state objectives by participating in numerous activities. Our members volunteer in the local schools, our chapter provides scholarships to two local high school students who plan on pursuing education degrees and have given public recognition of local faculty and staff who contribute to the overall success of students and families in our community with the awarding of Lauretta Woodson Certificates to selected nominees. This year's awards were presented to Life Skills teacher Diane Day of Central Mountain Middle School and Donna Hardy who is a Heart Academy Assistant at Central Mountain H.S. during the opening day in-service August 27th.
A donation was provided to the C.C. Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide picnic refreshments for their summer outing at the Bald Eagle State Park.
All members are encouraged to volunteer in the local schools and to apply for the SMILES Program. Seniors may volunteer in the K.C.S.D. in exchange for a $500 tax credit. Security clearances are required and our chapter will assist with the cost of this process on a first-come, first-serve basis. ( Limited to two individuals with completed SMILES volunteer documentation completed)
Additional information supplied by contacting Donna Yost, 753-5824.
Clinton County has been successful in achieving all 2010 state objectives by participating in numerous activities. Our members volunteer in the local schools, our chapter provides scholarships to two local high school students who plan on pursuing education degrees and have given public recognition of local faculty and staff who contribute to the overall success of students and families in our community with the awarding of Lauretta Woodson Certificates to selected nominees. This year's awards were presented to Life Skills teacher Diane Day of Central Mountain Middle School and Donna Hardy who is a Heart Academy Assistant at Central Mountain H.S. during the opening day in-service August 27th.
A donation was provided to the C.C. Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide picnic refreshments for their summer outing at the Bald Eagle State Park.
All members are encouraged to volunteer in the local schools and to apply for the SMILES Program. Seniors may volunteer in the K.C.S.D. in exchange for a $500 tax credit. Security clearances are required and our chapter will assist with the cost of this process on a first-come, first-serve basis. ( Limited to two individuals with completed SMILES volunteer documentation completed)
Additional information supplied by contacting Donna Yost, 753-5824.
Reminder from Fran Kramer-Treasurer
Dues for 2010/2011 were due in May. Many members paid prior to or at the Spring Luncheon. My records indicate that some members have not paid the $10 local chapter dues. If you are not sure, please call me at 570-748-8531. Mail your payment to Fran Kramer, 48 Church Street, Lock haven, PA 17745.
Member Benefits-Marie Welch
Arby’s-Lock Haven, 10% everyday, except on sandwich special $1.59
Bon-Ton-Lycoming Mall only on select days, check flyer for their senior discount day
CJ & Christopher and Banks-10% Wednesday 60+
Dairy Queen Lamar-15% everyday, on all regular priced items
Dairy Queen Avis-10% Wednesday
Gertrude Hawk-Lycoming Mall 10% Tuesday, regular priced items only
McDonalds-Lock Haven ask for senior coffee
The Crossings-Tannersville, Tuesday senior discount for most stores 55+
Ross Dress for Less-Montoursville 10% Tuesday 55+
Wendy’s –Lock Haven 10% all the time, just say you are a senior citizen
Claire’s-Lycoming Mall, Nittany Mall has given 20% off coupons for everyone. They will be good for yourself or your family and will be available at the May meeting.
Purity Candy Store-Allenwood 15%, Monday and Tuesday (couple exceptions), 60+
Macy’s-1st Tuesday of every month 10%, 15% when you use your Macy’s credit card, 55+
Gardners Candy-Nittany Mall 10% Tuesdays, on chocolate only, 55+
Minutes of May 20, 2010-Carolyn Burrows
President Bill Kraus called the Spring Meeting of the Clinton County Chapter of PASR to order on Thursday, May 20th 2010 at the Flemington Red Eye Center at 11:30 A.M. The minutes of the October 2009 Fall Meeting were accepted as received from Carolyn Burrows, Secretary. Treasurer Fran Kramer reported that the financial records were audited by Alice Bryerton and found to be accurate. Fran also gave the Treasurer’s Report. As of April 30, 2010 the checking account balance is 197.45, Savings Account Balance is $3720.67, Total Investment Account Value is $ 7738.99. Fran presented the Executive Committee Budget Proposal for July 1, 2010 - -June 30, 2011 for membership review, discussion, and approval. The total of the 2010-2011proposed budget is $3050. Motions were made and seconded to accept Secretary’s report, Auditor report, Treasurer’s report and proposed budget. (See official minutes.)
Committee Reports were as follows: Scholarships Bill Kraus reported the two very deserving winners of the 2010 Clinton County PASR $600 Scholarships are Melissa Gettys of CMHS and Rebecca Grenell of Bucktail High School. Community Service
Members are reminded to send their volunteer hours totals either through the regular mail or e-mail to Phyllis Grenoble By June 30. Educational Support Donna Yost, chairperson, reported on information she received at the Region 10 meeting, a Region 10 goal this year is to establish local Educational Support grants. Germaine Weaver made a motion, seconded by Beth Brobst, to reestablish our local Educational Support Grant of $200 to be applied for by Keystone Central teachers to be used only to serve the students. Motion passed. Donna offered brochures to our members reminding them of the local SMILE program and also passed out sign-up sheets for members to offer their help for the Big Brother/Big Sister Picnic to be held at the Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday, June 12 10-2:00 P.M. Recreo Bill Kraus reported our chairperson, Joanne Heimer, would be sending a paper concerning a future 13-day trip. Membership Donna Wright reported our local membership is 245 members. Donna and our treasurer ask that when members join and/or pay state dues they do it through our local treasurer so that accurate records can be kept. Members were reminded of the Wine and Cheese Reception for New Retirees on May 24th. Also the First Day of School picnic will be held September 1. Before our meal a Remembrance Time was held for Roberta Kaufmann, Rebecca Walker, Marjorie Williams, Jeanne Dickey, Robert Weaver, Dr. Mary Alice Smith, Pauline Bowes, Ruby Eckert, Linda Peters Palichick, and Dr. Betty Wisniewski.
After a delicious dinner Bill read a letter from one of our 2009 PASR Recipients-Kasey Phillips. The other recipient, Megan Orr, was ill and could not attend.
Bill introduced our speaker Mike Hanna-PA Representative from the 76th District. After a very informative speech Representative Hanna was presented with a gift certificate of appreciation for giving of his time to speak to our association. A multitude of door Prizes were given out and the winner of the 50/50 Drawing was announced. Jim Stabley, our 50/50 winner of $98, donated the money to provide refreshments for our Wine and Cheese reception for New Retirees. Thanks Jim!
Meeting adjourned at 1:30.
PASR RECREO-Joannne Heimer
TBD – Pine Creek Rails-to-Trails bike/hike excursions
We plan to set up a few more of these popular excursions in late Sept/early Oct. Since good weather is a necessity, only a few days notice of these trips will be made via email unless you notify Joanne Heimer that you need a personal phone call.
TBA in October - Elk Country Visitor Center
Spend the day viewing elk as well as attending the grand opening of the new Elk Country Visitor Center near Benezette, PA. If interested, contact Joanne Heimer. You will be notified personally of the date and time.
Friday, Oct. 22 - Happy Valley
Enjoy the Penn’s Cave boat tour, lunch at the Elk Creek Café in Millheim, then travel to Boalsburg for a tour of the PA Military Museum. Meet at the former Bi-Lo parking lot on Walnut Street, LH at 9 AM to carpool. We will return by 5 PM. Cost is $16 for Penn’s Cave and $8 for the Military Museum. If interested in only two of the events, please call Joanne Heimer - perhaps we could have a car return early.
Thursday, Nov. 18- Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail
Come along as we spend the day touring 3-4 vineyards and wineries in the Susquehanna Valley. Meet at the former Bi-Lo parking lot on Walnut Street, LH at 10 AM to carpool.
As always, feel free to bring friends. We will send email reminders to those members on our email list as well as placing information in the LH Express. When you plan to attend, it would be helpful if you would contact Joanne Heifer at 753-3699 or jheimer@comcast.net to facilitate arrangements.
PRE-RETIREMENT-Norma Miller
In May we had a wine and cheese party at the Ross Library for new retirees. We had a good time. We hope to make this an annual affair and hope to see many of you at this annual wine and cheese party.
Also, it was great to see so many new retirees at the "First Day of School Picnic".
Social Services-Betty Giles
Shut-Ins:
Marian Schurz Mrs. Mary Jane Sarvey Mr. Jack Bressler
1654 Polly Pine Road Darlington Hall Suite Oakridge Assisted Living
Millionth, PA 17845-9351 214-216 Fox dale Village 2997 Renovo Road
Birth 10-25-1906 State College, PA 16801 Mill Hall, PA 17751
Birth 2-19 Birth 5-31
James Ferguson Charles Randecker Mrs. Patricia Bickel
c/o Manor Care 42 Farley Circle 2759 Woodward Avenue
1008 Thompson Street Lewisburg, PA 17837 Lock Haven, PA 17745
Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Birth 9-9 Birth 1-30-1941
Birth 5-19-1920
Evelyn Herritt Ruth Fleming
616 Bellefonte Avenue c/o Mrs. Tricia Keener
Lock Haven, PA 17745 2022 Stanfort Park Court
Birth 12/28 Katy, Texas 77450
Birth 6/14
Birth 6/14
If anyone is turning 75, we would love to send you a card. Please call any of the following committee members with your name, address and birth date. Also, if you know of anyone that is homebound let us know.
Recently Deceased Members:
- Barbara Breon 6/23/2010
- Walt Deihl 6/29/2010
- Mary louise Gavlock 7/19/2010
- Anna Marie Dickey 7/31/2010
Betty Giles 769-6851
Sue Daniels 295-4055
Shirley Probst 748-5989
Nancy Karichner 769-6242
Judy Glossner 748-4218
Michelene Rich 769-6073
Donna Polaski 923-2424
Diane Frazier 893-1848
Makeover Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sugar blend
3 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1-1/4 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
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Directions
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, sugar blend, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 28-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping. Yield: 20 servings.
Clinton County Chapter PASR Luncheon
October 19, 2010
The Clinton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) will hold its fall luncheon on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Red Eye Center in Flemington. The business meeting will begin at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. The menu includes roast turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, beverages, and ice cream.
We have an important program planned. Fred McKillop, PASR’s Legislative Representative, will speak to us about what has really happened in Harrisburg concerning our pensions. The COLA will be discussed. Come and listen and have your questions answered. The 2010 Lauretta Woodson Award winners will be introduced. We will also honor our “Volunteer of the Year”.
LUNCHEON RESERVATION
Name ______________________________________ Place a check here if you are a 2010 retiree* ______
Guest’s Name (if applicable) ______________________________________________________________
Number of Reservations ___________ Tickets: $11.00 per person
Make check for the luncheon payable to PASR.
Send your check and this form by October 12, 2010
To
Carolyn Burrows, 116 Beverly Drive, Beech Creek, PA, 16822
You may also make a reservation by calling Carolyn at
962-3286
Or e-mailing Carolyn at
wesley_burrows@comcast. Net
Call in or e-mail reservations may be paid for on the day of the luncheon.
Print your name and phone number below only if you need a ride to the luncheon.
Name ________________________________________________ Phone Number __________________
*Any person who retired during or at the end of the 2009-2010 school year is invited to enjoy this first luncheon as our guest. (You don’t have to pay!)
PASR
MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
PASR’S 48TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
The annual convention will be held in the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA between October 3rd and 6th. Sunday will be registration and the first plenary session. Monday includes a plenary session, recurring personal enrichment seminars and evening region caucuses. Tuesday includes chapter president’s meeting, third plenary session, recurring state seminars and annual banquet. Wednesday is the final general session followed by the PASR Board of Directors meeting.
An Incumbent Truly Worthy of Re-Election
Every three years, the annuitants of Pennsylvania’s public school system get the opportunity to elect someone to serve as their representative on the board that manages their pension money, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). Such an election is scheduled to occur this November. PASR has chosen to again endorse the current Annuitant Representative on the PSERS Board of Trustees, Sally Turley, for an additional term.
There is no question that Pennsylvania’s school retirees chose wisely when they previously elected Sally Turley to serve on the PSERS Board. She has proven herself to be a stalwart champion and a compassionate servant of all school retirees. Sally Turley should be re-elected.
You may wonder what the importance of the annuitant representative on the PSERS Board is. The annuitant
representative’s responsibility is to represent the needs and interests of all 162,000 school retirees. “Serving on the PSERS Board of Trustees as the sole representative of school retirees is an extremely difficult task,” says John Nye, PASR President. “The issues that the Board deals with are extremely complex. The environment is highly political and often divisive, given the mix of appointees and elected representatives who serve on the Board.” It was vital that the person elected to this position be a strong and effective voice for all school retirees.
Most of us are probably not aware of all that the position of PSERS Annuitant Representative entails–the tremendous responsibility, all the work involved, the personal sacrifice—in this volunteer job. Yes, volunteer. The Annuitant Representative receives no compensation for his/her service to us.
In this role, Sally Turley travels to Harrisburg often twice a month, participates in one or more conference calls every month, travels to in-state pension conferences, receives nearly 5-10 lbs. of material every other month to read in preparation for meetings, and most importantly is more than willing to assist public school retirees in getting the help that they need.
Remember, there is only one position on the PSERS Board of Trustees to represent the interests of retirees in matters pertaining to the administration of our retirement funds. We have just one voice at PSERS and only one opportunity to pick the most effective person to speak for and work on our behalf. That person is Sally Turley. Prepare to pass the word—Vote for Sally Turley this November!
Clinton County Chapter Officers
President-William Kraus Membership-Donna Wright
570-726-6294 570-748-7365
Secretary/Public Relations-Carolyn Burrows Pre-Retirement-Norma Miller
570-962-3286 570-726-3822
Treasurer-Fran Kramer Recreo-Joanne Heimer
570-748-8531 570-753-3699
Community Service-Phyllis Grenoble Social Services-Betty Giles
570-398-1313 570-769-6851
Educational Support-Donna Yost Member Benefits-Marie Welch
570-753-5824 570-753-3018
Legislative-Jim Stabley Newsletter-Carol Rocco
570-726-4120 570-748-5690
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