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Large Crowd Attends Augustine For Magisterial District Judge Event
More than 250 people from across the Mountain Top community attended the Meet and Greet for John Augustine for Magisterial District Judge on Wednesday, February 15th, held at the Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department Hall. Attendees enjoyed food and refreshments from area restaurants. A bounce house, magician, DJ and face painting were some of the many activities available for kids. Former Wright Township Supervisor Dan Frascella spoke about John’s commitment to the community. “John has always put the Mountain Top community first. Whether it was working with elected officials to create hundreds of jobs in the Crestwood Industrial Park – which helped keep taxes low for area residents - to participating and donating his time and talents to numerous community and civic groups.” Next, son Jack Augustine, 10, introduced his father to the many friends, family and supporters in the audience. John welcomed and thanked the large crowd for coming out on a Wednesday night to support his candidacy. He explained that he is one of the only candidates that is certified and qualified by the Administrative Office of PA Courts, the Minor Judiciary Board and the PA Constitution to become the next
Magisterial District Judge, for the greater Mountain Top Community. He said that he is running as the Community Candidate, as this position was created for the common person or “justice of the peace” to deal with neighborhood and community issues. Historically, this important community responsibility was served by someone who was not biased based on past experiences. He pointed out that he is not a lawyer, or a police officer but promised that he would be someone, “who would be fair, impartial, neutral and reasonable to all - while also keeping the community’s best interests at heart.” John pledged that he will do his best to, “be a proactive Judge and continue to make Mountain Top a great place, to live, work, play and raise a family,” as he has always wanted to serve the public and give back to his community and has spent his personal and professional life doing so. John is an active member of St. Jude’s Church and a strong supporter of many local causes and charities and a loyal contributor to the area’s first responders. He sits on the Board of Directors for the PA State Police / Troop “P” Wyoming Camp Cadet program. He started the Rice Township Neighborhood Community Watch and organized and chaired the “Mountain Top Crime, Safety and
The 4th annual “Swing for Home” Golf Tournament will be held at Huntsville Golf Club on Monday, May 8, 2017. The tournament benefits the Home Base Foundation, which identifies, motivates, and clinically treats returning service members with combat stress and traumatic brain injury, and provides support and education for their families. Rain date is May 17. “PTSD and TBI are especially difficult because many do not seek treatment and recovery is a very long and intense process” said tournament co-organizer, Andrea O’Neill “This is a fantastic opportunity to play a beautiful private course and help these brave men and women return to the life they fully deserve.” Tournament organizers, Andrea O’Neill and Mary Wargo, organized the tournament to meet the fundraising requirement of the Run to Home Base, the primary fundraiser for the Home Base Foundation. Both women are registered participants in the 2017 Run to Home Base. This is the 4th run for Wargo and the 7th for O’Neill. Cost is $150/player and includes the use of range and putting green, continental breakfast, green fees and cart, use of locker room, lunch and prizes. Cash bar and cart will be available. The tournament is a Captain and Crew format with a shotgun start. Early bird registration is $125.00/Player if received by March 15, 2017. Of the nearly 3 million veterans living in the United States today, 1 in 3 are affected by an invisible
wound of war. In 2012, more U.S. servicemen died by their own hands than in battle. “Many people think that when service members come home, they are free to enjoy their life but that isn’t always the case.” explained O’Neill “The mind is a powerful thing and the fact that these men and women are out of harms way, but can’t rest, is terribly unfair. We want to help.” Deadline to register is Monday, April 14, 2017 via mail or online at swing4home.eventrbite. com. For more information, including hole sponsorships, visit facebook “swing4home” or email swing4home@gmail.com The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program provides clinical care to New England-area service members and nation wide support services to veterans and families affected by combat or deployment-related stress or traumatic brain injury. The program offers clinical and community education and conducts research in the understanding and treatment of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Visit www.homebasefoundation.org Located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, Huntsville Golf Club is a private course designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1994. The 500 acres the course encompasses includes forests, rolling fields, ravines, streams, ponds and broad vistas.
Golf Tournament To Benefit Veterans With PTSD, And TBI
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE CANDIDATE John Augustine addressed a large crowd at a Meet & Greet held February 15 at the Wright Twp. Fire Hall. Community” panel discussion, which Kiwanis, Mountain Top on the Move, attracted nearly 300 residents. Kirby Library Board of Directors, He is an associate member of the Mountain Top Youth Soccer Fraternal Order of Police, a Son of Association Board of Directors and the American Legion, a member of youth sports coach.
JACK AUGUSTINE, 10, introduces his father, John Augustine as former Wright Township Supervisor, Dan Frascella looks on.
Winter Warmth At Emmanuel UCC The weather outside may be frightful, especially these last couple of weeks, but we have a warm place to go on Sunday mornings. Sunday mornings at 9:15 am is Sunday School for ages 3 through 6th grade. We have a great program based on our Hands On Bibles. We’ll have fun making crafts, playing games, and solving puzzles which help us understand the stories in our Hands On Bibles. Come join us as we learn about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Teen Talk is for anyone in 7th grade and above, we talk about God and Jesus, how our lives are influenced by them and how we can be an influence to others around us. There are so many things that try to manipulate us away from God. Come to Teen Talk and find other teens who want to make their faith stronger and be better at dealing with ideas and things that pull us away from being Christians. After Sunday School, our Sunday
service begins at 10:30 am which is le by Pastor Lou Aita and we invite everyone to join us in praising and worshipping God our Creator, Jesus our Savior and the Holy Spirit our Guide. Through all this, the passion of God’s love and the power of his grace bring a warm and cozy feeling in these cold and frosty days. So, come in for a healthy dose of God’s warmth. Upcoming Events Feb. 22 – Kid’s Choir at 6:30 pm Feb. 22 – Chancel Choir at 7:00 pm Feb. 26 – Worship at 10:30 am The church newsletter, The Messenger, is available through our website, emmanuel-ucc.org, along with other information about us and our surrounding communities. You can also check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/emmanuelucc.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Dorrance Township houses the Food Bank for the Wapwallopen Ministerium. All contacts are kept strictly confidential as we understand each person’s need for privacy and self-esteem. The food bank is open by appointment only. If we can help you or someone you know, please call (570) 868-5675 and we will provide nourishment for you and those you care for. Please give us at least 24-hour’s notice in order to set up an appointment. Thank you to everyone who contributes to our recycling aluminum cans project and hope you will continue to help us raise funds by recycling cans to help needy families in our area. Through your help, our neighbors receive assistance to meet their daily needs. Please place the cans in large bags and drop them off
in the large crates at the back of the lower parking lot. Again, thank you for your continued support. Emmanuel United Church of Christ is located at 7768 Blue Ridge Trail at its intersection with Alberdeen Road (across from Andy’s Gas Station) in Dorrance Township, Mountain Top, and we invite you to join us on Sunday mornings for Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am. We have a Nursery available for children to age 6 during our Worship Service. If you need directions or would like more information, please call the church office at (570) 868-5675. Our church is handicapped accessible. If you are in need of pastoral care, please call Pastor Lou Aita at (570) 582-9550 or email him at aitatl12@ ptd.net. E-mail access is emmanuel_ ucc@hotmail.com and our website is emmanuel-ucc.org.
New Book Selections Have Arrived at Marian Sutherland Kirby Library FICTION
Mountaintop COMMUNITY MEETING
You are invited to learn about the WVIA production of Our Town Mountaintop and how you can participate by attending a
Community Meeting at the Kirby Library Wednesday, Feb. 22nd at 6:30pm For more info contact John Rice, Producer 570-602-1194 johnrice@wvia.org
Dangerous Ladies Affair by Marcia Muller & Bill Pronzini Below The Belt by Stuart Woods Wyoming Brave by Diana Palmer Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian Moonglow by Michael Chabon Never Never by James Patterson Fatal by John Lescroart The Rising by Heather Graham A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron (Donated by Greg & Joann Ready in memory of U.L. Ready Annual Fund Drive 2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Alexander Freed Rather Be The Devil by Ian Rankin Right Behind You by Lisa Gardener Echoes In Death by J.D. Robb
NON-FICTION Zero Sugar Diet by David Zinczenko Deep Run Roots by Vivian Howard
(Donated by Barbara Jumper in memory of Ruth Hallett Annual Fund Drive 2016)
Thank You For Being Late by Thomas L. Friedman
(Donated by Mark & Linda Szmal in memory of Brian Scott Szmal Annual Fund Drive 2016)
Our Revolution by Bernie Sanders Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham All The Gallant Men by Donald Stratton
(Donated by Amy & Fran Brozena in memory of Arnie Garinger Annual Fund Drive 2016)
Buxton Hall BBQ Book Of Smoke by Elliott Moss
(Donated by Susan Evans in memory of Mark Evans Annual Fund Drive 2016)
Mars: Our Future On The Red Planet by Leonard David
(Donated by Alexander & Audrey McLauchlin in memory of John & Anne McLauchlin Annual Fund Drive 2016)
Before you head into winter with your car, check out these winterization and safe driving tips: • Keep up with your scheduled oil changes. • Ensure tires are properly inflated and/or replace summer tires with allweather tires. • Add tire chains if necessary. • Top off the fuel tank before a trip. • Check windshield washer fluid level. • Keep emergency first aid kit and blanket in trunk. • Adjust driving speed for deteriorating conditions. • Watch for black ice.
Beyond Schizophrenia by Marjorie L. Baldwin The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Coretta Scott King Social Security 101 by Alfred Mill How To Prepare For The GED Test: 2nd Ed. by Christopher M. Sharpe Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X by Randy Roberts The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story Of The Indian Wars For The American West by Peter Cozzens A Consequential President by Michael D’Antonio Dealing With Doctors, Denial, And Death by Aroop Mangalik Lion by Saroo Brierley Light Come Shining: The Transformations Of Bob Dylan by Andrew McCarron Collateral Damage by John T. Chirban
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