Newsletter May 2012

         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 75^th anniversary of the establishment of PASR.  Our 75^th 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 75^th 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. 1.     Tally yours hours in the five categories and e-mail your totals to Phyllis Grenoble at Phyllis@chilitech.net
2. 2.     Call Phyllis Grenoble with your totals at 570-398-1313.
3. 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.   

·         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 75^th 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 75^th 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 75^th 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 75^th 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.

Secretary’s Report – Carolyn Burrows

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 75^thAnniversary 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.

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 75^th 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.

1.  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.

2. You may call Carolyn at 570-962-3286 to register and then pay for the luncheon at the door.
3. 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.

1. Before May 8, 2012, you may send your dues payment to Carolyn Burrows.  (See address above.)
2. 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. 

3. 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.