MILFORD – What does the research say about physical punishment? How are children best taught respect and responsibility? Is your child ready for self-care? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship with your child? These questions and many others are the basis for lively discussions in the parenting program, Positive Parenting, at Penn State Cooperative Extension, Pike County.
Positive Parenting is a university developed parent education workshop for parents, parent educators, social service agencies, parenting organizations, schools, foster parents, churches, etc. This workshop is presented on 4 consecutive Tuesday evenings at Penn State Cooperative Extension Pike County, 514 Broad Street, Milford. It is an eight hour course; beginning Tuesday April 6 at 6 PM. Registration fee is $20 per individual, $30 couple. For more information and registration, call (570)296-3400 or visit pike.extension.psu.edu. Ask about incentives.
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MILFORD - CancerCare is pleased to introduce Walk for Hope to Milford. The event will be taking place at Ann Street Park on Saturday, April 17 and will occur rain or shine. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10 AM. Participants are required to make a minimum pledge of $25. Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers and teams. Walkers will enjoy a 2.5 mile route through historic Milford borough, followed by refreshments, activities for the kids, and music, as well as the satisfaction that comes from working together to make a difference.
Walk for Hope gives individuals and families the opportunity to honor those they have lost to cancer, celebrate those who are surviving, and give hope to those who are currently battling the disease. All of these individuals understand the importance of CancerCare’s services, including professional one-to-one counseling, support groups, educational programs and financial assistance, provided free of charge.
Last year, CancerCare’s free support, education and practical assistance services reached a record number of people in all 50 states and 92 percent of the nation’s counties. CancerCare directly reached more than 100,000 people through services such as financial assistance, professional counseling, education and support groups all provided by master level trained oncology social workers. Along with that, another 1.6 million people logged on to our website, www.cancercare.org. In fact, more people are turning to us for help than ever before. We absolutely must be there for them, ready to offer the tools, support and compassion they’ll need throughout their cancer experience. CancerCare continues to provide all services free of charge. CancerCare depends entirely on gifts, grants and contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. The organization is separate and apart from any other cancer organization.
For more information or to register, please visit www.cancercare.org/walk or contact Katelyn Foran at 1-800-813-HOPE ext.6812 or kforan@cancercare.org.
March 11, 2010 | Posted in
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Ray Ricke of York, Pa (Contributed Photo)
Wilkes-Barre Firefighter Damien Lendacki - finishing the climb in full gear! (Contributed Photo)
WILKES-BARRE – Are you someone special who is committed to helping others?
If so, why not challenge yourself to CLIMB THE STAIRS in the Mohegan Sun arena on Sat. March 20th,to fight for air!
Join the American Lung Association and their mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health by challenging your lungs and climbing all 1,224 steps from east to west on the entire concourse floor in the arena to support the programs and research so necessary to conquer lung disease!
Space is limited! Register online at: arenaclimb.lunginfo.org to learn more, see photos of the arena and last year’s climbers and times then sign up and join the most motivated individuals in NEPA!
Climbers are timed to challenge themselves and each earns a Commemorative long sleeve Fight For Air Climb shirt and have a professional finish line photo taken as well as compete for some great prizes including a two day, one night stay for two at a Cove Haven Resort plus other prizes including Individual Champion Fundraiser and Champion Team Fundraisers of 2010! Chair massages will be offered at the end of the climb as well.
Check it out online at www.arenaclimb.lunginfo.org or call the American Lung Association at: 570-823-2212.
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Pike County Builders Executive Officer, Bette Eagan, Home Show Chairman, Ken Winters, Pike County Builders administrative Assistant Christie Meyerriecks invite you to the new show location at the Delaware Valley High School on Saturday March 20, 10a.m.to 6p.m. and Sunday March 21, 10a.m. to 3p.m.. Join us for “Free Seminar Saturday” on “How To Choose A Contractor” – “ Building Green In PA” – and “Your Remodeling Project” presented by Jerry Leach of the Pennsylvania Builders Association starting at 10:30am. Bring the children to meet Pike’s Bob The Builder on Sunday 11a.m. to 2p.m., and visit the John J Kurz Smokehouse to teach your children how to escape safely from a burning building.
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Pictured in photo: (Left) Francis McKenzie (Right) Kathy Allen. (Contributed Photo)
MILFORD — Safe Haven Inc. Of Pike County, located at 500 West Harford Street, is offering a free ongoing support group for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence to start Tuesday March 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Domestic abuse is physical, emotional or sexual abuse taking place within the context of the family household. However it may present itself, abuse is never the fault of the victim. It is 100 percent the responsibility and choice of the abuser. Domestic violence is not a gender issue. It is a social issue affecting men, women and children.
Safe Haven’s new ongoing support group will provide its participants an opportunity to:
Define and recognize abusive behaviors
Understand how abuse impacts the lives of adults and children
Learn to identify and express feelings
Receive support and encouragement from people who understand
Break down the barriers of isolation
Stop minimization of abuse
Understand that victims are not to blame
Focus on the healing of self
Receive information about available resources
Experience the empowerment process for victims
Safe Haven is Pike County’s only domestic violence/sexual assault crisis intervention center assisted more than 700 individuals last year providing comprehensive services to victims of abuse. Through education, training, and counseling, survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse can be empowered with the strength to choose and maintain a lifestyle of personal growth and purpose.
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MILFORD — Do you have books in your attic or cellar that are taking up space and you don’t know what to do with them? Safe Haven is looking for used books for all ages, topics, fiction, non-fiction, etc… You can make the drop off at the Safe Haven office at 500 West Harford St. in Milford. We will be accepting books up till March 25.
On March 27 Safe Haven and RYOT (Rallying Youth Organizers Together) will hold their first annual used book sale at the American Legion in Milford starting at 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will go towards a scholarship to a Pike County High School senior who will be going into the field of Human Services. Please contact Cindy Stine, Education Outreach Coordinator/Child Advocate/Counselor at 570-296-2827 if you have any questions.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Any one interested in volunteering please contact Terry Ziemba, Volunteer Coordinator at 570-296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out our website at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
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MILFORD – Have you had enough of winter? Spring officially starts a few days before our next meeting. Plan to come to celebrate it at our annual Cabin Fever Luncheon. The Club will provide the chicken entrée. Members will receive a phone call asking them to bring a side dish to accompany the chicken. The time is 12-noon and the date is Wednesday March 24.
Our business meeting will take place after lunch. For everyone planning to go on the cruise to Canada please remember to bring your check book. A second deposit is due. Any questions call Mary Jane at 296-3334.
The trip to Lancaster has been rescheduled to August 18, 19 and 20. The cost is $299.00. Again deposits will be taken at the meeting.
Once again I remind everyone of the time change of the March 24 meeting. Most of you usually come early. Just don’t come too early. Give the Committee time to set up.
We look forward to getting together at 12-noon on March 24th at the American Legion Hall in Milford. Guests and New members are always welcome. I can guarantee you there will be enough food. As you know winter is not over till it is over. Therefore remember our meeting is automatically cancelled if the DV schools are closed due to the weather.
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Hershey, PA – A dozen children from Monroe County have brighter futures thanks to a free, residential school located in Hershey, PA. Milton Hershey School is looking for more local students, ages 4-15, to benefit from this terrific opportunity. Representatives from the School was held at the Quality Inn in Stroudsburg on Wednesday, March 10, from 6-8 p.m. for an informal get-together for parents and children to learn more about Milton Hershey School.
The event included a brief presentation and a time for questions. In addition, an evening meal was served. There was no cost to attend the event and no registration is required to attend the Opportunity Fair. For information, call 800-322-3248.
Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, and his wife Catherine, founded the Milton Hershey School in 1909. They had no children of their own and wanted to help orphan boys in need get a good education. Today, the school, located on more than 10,000 acres in Hershey, serves boys and girls from 4 years of age through their 12th grade graduation, who are in social and financial need.
The school provides everything for the children – a top-notch education, recreation, food, housing, clothing, medical and dental care. The children live with a married houseparent couple in homes with about 10 to 12 students their age. More than just caretakers, houseparents take an active, nurturing interest in students’ development and well-being.
The school emphasizes rigorous academics, character education and hands-on work experience. Senior high school students get training in career/technical areas. Each graduating student also can earn a continuing education scholarship to pursue college or career training.
Just as importantly, the school provides caring structure and guidance to help children learn responsibility and keep them safe.
Students also have many co-curricular opportunities, from sports to visual and performing arts, to agricultural interests.
Milton Hershey School’s mission is to nurture and educate children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives. It is a special place where children can open doors to a brighter future.
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MATAMORAS — Come and celebrate a St. Patrick’s Day family style luncheon of corned beef or roasted chicken with all the trimmings at the Riverview Inn in Matamoras on Friday, March 1. Entertainment will be provided by Carmine. He will be singing the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others. Cost is $26 per person with a cash bar. Call Martyn at 570-491-5323 to reserve your ticket.
On April 16 we are having a luncheon at Fratelli’s restaurant. This is always a great way to spend an afternoon. Be sure to sign up soon! It is $22 per person. A reminder for those going on the Lancaster trip: the balance is due by March 16th.
We missed our February meeting due to the snow storm. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Please join us and bring a friend! For more information, contact Benny Marasa at (570)296-5564.
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Saturday March 27th
8am-12pm
Good Shepherd Child Care Center
321 5th Street
Milford, PA 18337
570-296-9404
www.gsccconline.net
$5.00/Adults
$4.00/Children under 10
Children under 2 Free
Bake Sale, Photos, Raffles, Rummage Sale
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