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The Green Gables Restaurant in New Milford was the setting for the most recent new member induction on April 18, 2024. Kristen Follert, Chief Executive Officer of NEPA Community Health based out of Montrose was formally accepted to the New Milford Area Rotary Club in the traditional form used to welcome new membership. Kristen's membership is as the primary representative of the corporate membership of NEPA Community Health, which provides Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, General Dentistry, Women's Health and Care Management throughout Susquehanna County. Kristen resides in Montrose with her husband and children. Kristen and NEPA Community Health bring a welcome attitude of service and devotion to community, which will enhance the New Milford Area Rotary focus on family health and disease prevention in the community.
Pictured (l-r) are: Mary Tempest, Rotary District 7410 Assistant Governor; Peggy Foster-Kelemen, New Milford Rotary President Elect; Kristen Follert, New Milford Rotary.
New Milford Area Rotary President Elect Peggy Foster-Kelemen officially pinned Kristen, accompanied by Rotary District 7410 Assistant Governor Mary Tempest, at the April 18th club meeting.
The club currently consists of thirty-nine members actively serving the community and world and welcomes new membership. Contact information can be found at www.facebook.com/newmilfordrotary. Or one can contact David Palmer, Membership Chair at: davesolopalmer@gmail.com.
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now.
It's the blood already on the shelves that can help save lives in an emergency. Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give through May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give through May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on all offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive.
Local upcoming blood donation opportunities are as follows: May 13, from 1:30pm - 6:30pm, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5642, 16972 State Route 706, Montrose; May 16, from 1:30pm - 6:30pm, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1148 Main Street, New Milford.
The Montrose Kiwanis and Lions Community Service Clubs are pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2024 Montrose, PA July 4th Celebration. This year's theme is "USA-Living and Working in Unity" and will mark the 47th year of celebrating the event coordinated and sponsored by the two Clubs.
The July 4th Celebration is a major fund raiser for both clubs. All of the monies raised are used to provide services and programs to our communities. Some of those Community Service projects and programs include the following: the Kiwanis Club provided over $10,000 in funding to both the Elk Lake and Montrose Schools 6th grade classes for a class trip to Hershey Park, $11,000 to Susq. County Interfaith's Christmas Program to provide toys and clothing for needy families, and $5,000 to Susq. County 4-H and Dairy Princess programs.
The Lions Club provided $17,000 in funding for the United Fire Company, $8,000 donated to Susq. County United Way for the purchase of an eye diagnostic exam machine for use in local schools, $7,000 for the Summer Lunch Box Program and $5,000 for the Mobil Food Pantry.
The Kiwanis and Lions Clubs wish to extend an opportunity to our neighbors to be an integral part of the Montrose July 4th Celebration event by becoming a Sponsor. Sponsorship levels include a number of benefits for you, your business or organization and are listed as follows: (All levels include items listed in previous levels): RED - $100 to $400 – Press Releases and Advertisements; WHITE - $500 to $900 – 4'x16' Banner as Parade Sponsor; BLUE - $1,000 to $1,400 – Ads on our website www.montrosepajuly4th.com; GOLD - $1,500 or more – Social Media ads on Facebook.com/montrosepajuly4th.
Sponsor contributions should be in the form of a check payable to "Montrose PA July 4th" and mailed to: Montrose PA July 4th Celebration, PO Box 345, Montrose, PA 18801. For more information contact Ed DeWitt, Treasurer at 570-278-3537, email fasteddie1941@twc.com; or Meghan Butler, Administrator, at 607-242-4211, email meghanjoyo@gmail.com.
The Kiwanis and Lions Community Service Clubs look forward to partnering with you in our commitment to our communities.
As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available, the plants you are growing, and the type of maintenance you provide.
That said, there are some things you can do to increase your success and reduce ongoing maintenance. It all starts by reviewing the label on the bag you plan to purchase. You'll find a variety of bags labeled as planting mix, potting mix, container mix, and more. Check the label to see what the bag contains and recommendations for its use.
These mixes usually contain inorganic and organic materials and may also include sand and mineral soil. They may or may not be sterilized to kill weed seeds and pests. If it doesn't say sterilized, it probably is not, and you should consider another product instead.
The right potting mix will help ornamental and edible plants thrive (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com)
Many potting mixes are labeled as "soilless." They consist of peat moss, sphagnum moss, and compost for moisture retention and vermiculite or perlite for drainage but do not contain mineral soils such as sand or clay. They are lightweight and blended to hold moisture while draining well.
Some potting mixes are modified to accommodate the needs of certain plants. Orchid mixes often contain more bark for better aeration while cacti and succulent mixes have more sand or perlite for better drainage. African Violet potting mix contains more organic matter to create a moist, rich growing medium.
Organic potting mixes are also available. Many gardeners prefer to know the ingredients are free of pesticides and other contaminants. Check for the word organic and OMRI on the label if you want an organic product.
Once again, check the label on the bag for more details on the potting mix. Some potting mixes contain a "starter charge" of fertilizer. This minimal amount of fertilizer is usually gone after two or three waterings. Some include additional fertilizer that provides small amounts of nutrients over a longer period. The label may say controlled-release, time-release, or slow-release fertilizer, meaning it provides your plants with nutrients for a certain amount of time.
Moisture retaining products are supposed to hold water near plant roots and reduce the frequency of watering. Research has not shown them to be effective. Some gardeners feel they are effective while others end up with root rot when using these.
Consider adding an organic product, like Wild Valley Farms wool pellets (wildvalleyfarms.com) to potting mixes that do not contain moisture-retaining products. It is sustainable, made from wool waste, University-tested, and has been shown to reduce watering by up to twenty percent, while also increasing air space and adding organic matter.
Select bags of potting mix that are light, fluffy, and moist. Avoid bags that are waterlogged and heavy. The mix can break down and become compacted and some of the slow-release fertilizer may be pre-released and damage young seedlings when saturated with water.
Spend a bit of time searching for the potting mix that best matches the plants you are growing and your watering regime. The time spent selecting your perfect potting mix will pay off with greater growing success.
Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses "How to Grow Anything" instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda's Garden Moment radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Wild Valley Farms for her expertise to write this article. Myers' website is www.MelindaMyers.com.
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 9:15am on May 10, 2024. Jeremy W. Hall, Timothy M. Holmes, Charles M. Lynady III, Matthew M. Morley, Charles VanWinkle Jr. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Roberts, Joan M to Roberts, Joan M and Severcool, Geraldine L for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Traver, John W to Traver, Dustin L and Traver, Tracy A for $10,000.00 in Choconut Township.
Carey, Rupert (Estate) to Escalante, Rosa for $140,000.00 in Harford Township.
Brown, William and Morrison, Amy to Deal, Andrew for $175,000.00 in New Milford Borough.
O'Leary, Michael and O'Leary, Beth to Gatton, Daniel E for $1.00 in Franklin Township.
DeShelpo, Peter to DeShelpo, Peter for $1.00, two locations in Ararat Township.
Dumore Properties Inc to Megivern, Tristan for $126,000.00 in Harford Township.
Tinsley, Helene to Weida, Karlee and Ely, Troy for $825,000.00 in Lenox Township.
Garner, Kay M to Garner, Kay M and Garner, Justin C for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Cruz, Lou Ann to Hickok, Debra L and Hickok, Alan B Sr for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Heacock, Ronald S to Stahl, Mark D and Stahl, Sandra L for $15,000.00 in Middletown Township.