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Open 7 days a week9AM to 12PM - Incoming Animals

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VOL 1 Issue JANUARY 2014

Making the choice to foster an animal in need until they fi nd a forever home.

Fostering Animals

Exec. Director Message . 2

Calendar of Events . . . . . 3

Wish List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tips & Care . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Scrappy’s Story . . . . . . . . 4

Fostering an Animal . . . . 5

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recent Events . . . . . . . . . 8

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One month ago, the Griffi n Pond Animal Shelter received a lovable furry gift with an amazing story. His name is Scrappy.

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Scrappy is an eight month old pup that was showing signs of collar irritation on his neck. Assuming that it was nothing more than a slight infection from a scrape, Scrappy’s owners took off his collar and bandaged the wound. After a week and no progress, Scrappy’s owners phoned the Memorial Veterinary Hospital (MVH) in Throop for a consultation and said that Scrappy has had

scratches on both sides of his neck for weeks. The Hospital’s fi rst thought was that Scrappy had an ear infection and as a result, scratched himself raw. One week later, Scrappy’s scratches appeared to be getting worse. Scrappy had to be seen by Dr. Nick Leonard of MVH. Dr. Leonard removed the bandages which exposed a 1-inch wide open sore wound on both sides of Scrappy’s neck. Dr.

Scrappy’s Story

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Title Of Main Article

On October 1, 2013 I was honored to become the newly appointed “Executive Director” of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, capturing the reigns from my predecessor Mr. Warren Reed for whom held this position for over a decade. I obviously recognize that I have some pretty large shoes to fill, but I’m up to the challenge and excited about the great tasks ahead. That being said, the future, although no doubt challenging, has never been brighter for the shelter and for the animals which this entire existence is all about.

An amazing partnership has been developed over the years between Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and the community. As you all know, times are now very difficult and Griffin Pond would never be what it is today without the dedication and continue support of our volunteers, donors, fosters, general supporters and staff. Each and every one of you is an important part of the successful tenure Griffin Pond Animal Shelter as experienced. This speaks volumes about the humanity toward our animals and the character of citizens within this region.

Griffin Pond shall always welcome community participation. Our doors are always open to anyone who wants to help out. There’s barely a day that goes by that volunteer walkers don’t visit and walk our dogs in the shelter, which we all certainly appreciate. The never ending donated supplies and monetary contributions never cease to amaze me. I cannot thank the community and active volunteers enough for all their support especially those that continually arrive on a daily & weekly capacity. Local veterinarians are also greatly appreciated for whom are a large part of maintaining the health of the pets in the shelter.

One of my many observations about shelters has been lengthy stays of animals. Extended shelter existence exposes animals to diseases and increased stress. These tenured animals pose specific challenges and complexities to the staff and volunteers as well. My team has worked vigorously lead by our new “Operations Manager” Ms. Kristen Anderson for whom always thinks outside the box, is proactive 24-7 and who recognizes the

Our Board of Directors Letter from the Director

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter/Humane Society is a registered non-profit organization. We receive no federal, state or county government funding or support from national animal organizations. We exist only on donations from the community, fund raising events, bequests and grants.

Our Board of Directors serve entirely as volunteers.

Board Members:

Dominica DeNaples Tom Galella Janet Garvey Mari Hart Colin Jeschke, DVM Dan Mahoney Robert Noto, DVM Michael Patrician, DMD Lynn Pearl Joseph Perfilio Jill Spott, Esq. Kevin Young

importance of utilizing rescues and foster homes in order to increase the probability of successful adoptions, at the same time, always remembering the importance of placing our animals within responsible, kind and respectful venues.

I’m proud to announce within the past month or so we have placed several dogs in loving homes that had been at the shelter for nearly a year. This was accomplished due to the new team being proactive, utilizing new tactics, as well as recognizing the importance of modern media. As with any new team a new innovative vision and fresh network of contacts has ultimately benefitted the animals. There’s no greater joy than watching a furry friend walk out of the shelter with their new family in tow. With that said our fuzzy cats are being attended too as well. We’re attempting to expand our fostering & rescue network with some progress. Our partnership with the retail store “PetSmart” is ongoing whereby several of our cats are housed being supervised by wonderful volunteers.

Make no mistake about it, this profession is immensely rewarding. I’m pleased to have been given the opportunity to be part of it as the Executive Director of Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

Note: Successful shelters are the ones which are totally involved and supported by the community which it serves.

By Edward Florentino, Sr.

The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is working with Niki Jones Agency to produce this semi-annual publication to assist in keeping you informed on the latest news, events and opportunities. This publication is free of charge. Future issues of Paw Prints will receive monetary contribution through local advertising.

If you are interested in advertising, please contact Niki Jones Agency at (845) 856-1266. If you’d like to submit information and/or articles to be published in the next issue of Paw Prints, please e-mail Deb Dudley, Director of Development, at ddudley@griffinpondanimalshelter.com

We look forward to your input!

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Title Of Main ArticleCalendar of Events Wish List

February 1st Volunteer Association meetings at 11:00 am at Lackawanna College Held first Saturday of every month.

February 9th "Breakfast for the Animals" from 8:30 am-12:30 pm at La Bouna Vita, 220 Reilly Street, Dunmore. Ticket Prices: Adult $20 / Children $10

March 2nd Shelter Animals will be participating in Adoption Day from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm at Petsmart in Dickson City.

May 17th “Wine, Whiskers and Wags from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Maiolatesi Winery

June 8th Motorcycle Ride for the Animals at Electric City Harley Davidson, time TBD

• Catlitter-claylitterisGreat!• CannedCatFood• CannedDogFood• AspenSmallAnimalBedding (CedarAndPineBeddingAreActuallyToxicToAnimals)

• Rabbit&GuineaPigFood• Kittenfood• DryCatfood• PaperTowels• LargeDurablechewbonestooccupydogs• HP45&60Cartridges• AluminumCansforRecycling• Cattoys• Hamster&FerretFood• HavahartHumaneTraps• Garbagebags-allsizes• Copierpaper• Clothtowels/blankets/Sheets• Bleach• Brooms• ScrubBrushes• Rubbergloves• Buckets• Dawn®DishDetergent

Title Of Main ArticleTips & Care

1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.

2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.

3. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice. Morton Pet-Safe Ice Melt

5. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.

6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.

8. Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food,

particularly protein, to keep him, and his fur, in tip-top shape.

9. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.

10. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Cold Weather Tips taken from ASPCA http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cold-weather-tips

Brrrr—it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the temperature drops.

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Leonard cleaned the wounds, gave Scrappy some antibiotics, and sent him to the Griffi n Pond Animal Shelter (GPAS) for recovery.

After a few days had passed and the wounds appeared to make minimal progress, Scrappy returned to MVH. After the swelling had subsided, Dr. Leonard discovered that an elastic hair tie was embedded in Scrappy’s skin! His neck was so swollen during his previous visit that the elastic band was invisible to the naked eye. Dr. Leonard and his team at MVH surgically removed the hair tie and proceeded to fall in love with the little guy.

Two drains and 62 stitches later, Scrappy returned to GPAS and was nurtured back to health and happiness. Even though this incident is believed to have been an accident by a small child, acting promptly could have helped avoid such drastic measures and expenses. Scrappy’s owners diagnosed

Scrappy themselves, rather than seeking professional help. Although their intentions were good, their actions did more harm than good.

Scrappy recuperated in a foster home and has found a forever home with his new family. He has such a calm and lovable disposition.

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Dr. Leonard and his team at Memorial Vet Hospital (Throop Office) gather around happy and healthy Scrappy after removing his stitches. Scrappy made a full recovery and has found his forever home.

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Scrappy

While it’s hard to 100% child proof or puppy proof your home, listed below are some cautious measures you can take:

Our Services at Griffin Pond• Adoptions• Cruelty investigations• Care of stray and homeless animals• Low cost spay/neuter programs• Cremations• Lost and Found• Rabies Clinics• Humane Education• Pet Therapy (nursing home visits)

Scrappy’s Story continued

1. Monitor small children around animals. This is for the safety of both the child and the animal.

2. Act promptly. Early intervention is key!

3. Try not to diagnose the issue yourself. Seek professional assistance as soon as possible.

The 2014 Wilkes Barre Penguins Calendar is now available for $10 at the shelter and at the Penguins Team store. Proceeds from calendar sales will benefit the shelter.

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PENGUINSPet Calendar2014

Sponsored by:The Humane Society

“Proceeds Benefits”

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T-shirts are for sale at the shelter.S-XL $102XL & larger $12

Sweatshirts also available:S-XL $302-3XL $354X & larger $40

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Please Consider Fostering An Animal!

“MyloveforanimalswasnurturedfromanearlyagewhenmyGrandfathergavememyfirstpet,arabbit,whenIwas3.Mymenageriequicklygrew.Withthissodidmyloveofanimalsandtheunderstandingofresponsibilitythatwentalongwiththem.AftergraduatingfromtheWayneHighlandsHighSchoolIstudiedLandscapeArchitectureatPennStateUniversity’sMainCampusincludingasemesterstudyinginItaly.Aftergraduatingfromcollege,IreturnedtotheHonesdaleareaandstartedvolunteeringatthelocalanimalshelteraroundmyworkschedule.The13yearsofexperiencehavebeenbroad.StartingwithfosteringandwalkingdogsthendevelopingintoworkingclosewiththeHumaneOfficeroncrueltycases.Mystrengthbecametherehabilitationofdogswithspecialneeds,bothphysicalandemotional.Ialsostartedbranchingouttoothershelters,bringingmetoGriffinPond.Ihavebeenfortunatetohaveagreatsupportsystemthathashelpedmechangetheworldofmanyofmyfosterpets.EvenintheshorttimeofworkingatGriffinIhavefostered3differentdogsincludingScrappy,thepuppywhosedogcollargrewintohisneck.”

During busy times, foster homes for animals are crucial. You can help! Read on for more information.

There are many reasons why foster homes are needed in an animal shelter organization, such as:

• The pet is too young to be adopted and needs a safe, healthy place to stay until they are old enough to go to their forever home.

• The pet is recovering from an illness or injury and needs a place to recover.

• The pet is showing signs of stressed, has not been properly socialized or needs to be better evaluated to be placed in the proper forever home.

By Kristen Anderson

By taking an animal in need temporarily into your home you would be freeing up a spot at the shelter so another pet can be take in.

Fostering pets has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. This is why I will always continue to foster. I truly believe that adopting one dog may not change the world, but it will change the world for that one dog. Fostering works the same! The transition that sometimes occurs from the time a foster walks into your home and until it leaves, is remarkable. I encourage everyone I encounter to consider fostering. With every foster they have taken a little piece of my heart. I do cry. But knowing that I’ve made a difference for one more pet, placing them in a fantastic home, allowing me to foster the next one, is a huge reward. And at the end of a long day, that text or e-mail that is from a past foster’s new family just saying hello is absolutely priceless. This is why I will continue to foster.

Please, as our busy kitten and puppy season is around the corner, consider fostering. For more information on fostering a shelter animal, contact foster@griffinpondanimalshelter.com.

GPAS’ Operations Manager, Kristen Anderson is a dedicated foster parent for pets at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Hefty, pictured, is forever grateful!

Get to Know: Kristen Anderson |Operations Manager

Recipes

Tuna Tidbits • 6 ounce can of tuna • 1/4 cup water drained from tuna • 3 T cooked egg white, chopped • 1/4 cup cornmeal • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine tuna, egg white and water. Add cornmeal and flour and blend to form dough. Knead into a ball and roll to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into one-inch sized pieces. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Makes 12 cookies.

Peanut Butter Treats

• 2 cups whole wheat flour • 1 cup rolled oats • 1/3 cup peanut butter • 1 1/4 cups hot water

Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add water and peanut butter. Gently combine the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Knead with your hands until you have a smooth ball of dough. Take a rolling pin and flatten out the dough. Use a cookie cutter to cut out fun shapes. If you’re feeling lazy, just leave the dough as is, and bake it like one whole cookie. You can always break them up after they’re cooked. Make sure you’re using a non-stick baking sheet or spray it with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden. If you want the dog treats to be softer, take them out 10 minutes earlier.

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C. JOSEPH ACCULTO Ed, Kim & Eddie Kloniecke; ROBERT ARCHKOSKY Joan Archkosky; ROBERT BARON Nathan & Rita Warshawsky; The Tims Family; The Hair Team – Mary Petrillo; William & Nancy Gilbane; The Andersons; The Bamans; The Bregmans;The Caplans; Chu’won & Family; The Evans; The Fishers; The Garcias; The Gustaitis; The Jones; The Paleks; The Teichmans; Jerry Wielgomas; Denise & Rich Romano; David & Kimberly Slomeana; Thomas E. Neider; Bill & Kathy Rote; Sachin & Vani Shankar; ROBERT “BOB” BARON Susan Donio; Bernadette & Gary Sandler; CODY JUDE BARRASSE Wendy S. Robbins; Tony & Judi Costanzo; JOSEPH BARRON John & Mary Mikusa; Gloria Novobilski; JOHN E. BENDER William & Marilyn Hiller; THELMA BENNETT Jame & Ginny Wood; PEGGY BERNOSKY Paper Magic Golf Tournament; ROBERT BERNOSKY Judy; Richard & Doris Merli; FRANKIE BONACCI Jim & Cathy Siddons; ROBERT “Tim” BOND Patricia Keefer; The Sheaffer Family; BARBARA BRENNAN-GAVIN Katherine Anne Mellody; JOSEPH BUNGARDY Nancy Cicerini; REED H. BURMAN Andy & Karla Aylesworth; Tracy & Alex Robinson; Rog & Sue Green; Grald & Diane Rusek; MARK BURTI Loretta Murray; Velma Sue Miller; Penn Foster; Kenneth & Lorraine Jenkins; KATHY MUSHENO CARBAUGH Tony & Judi Costanzo; SHIRLEY CAREY Jean M. Vail and family; Leroy & Jean Ovens; Mary Ann, Joseph, & Jodi Lameo, Keith Ovens; Wendy Konopka

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KELLY THERESE KEARNEY GIBBONS Judy Rhue; HAROLD KIME Janet Cusick HARRY KIRBY Joy A. Backus; SUSAN KLOPFER Jane Krotti; Brandon & Patricia Helbing; Janice O’Connor; Pattie & PJ Gilroy; Marian Critchley & Family; Ethel & Karl Kraft; Edward & Nancy Kashuba; THOMAS KRAKY Tony & Judi Costanzo; KRISTYN KROMKO Irene & Jim Pusateri; ARLENE KRUSHINSKI Thomas & Marlene Corrigan; Gianine Nichols; Sue Paciga, Gary Mitteer; Richard R. Mishura; NEPA Imaging Center; Susan Gardener; Linda Learn; Ann Marie Radocesky; Marie Horn; Beverly Barren; Michele Srebro; Robert Dobreniecki; Ron Kerzaya; IRENE & PETER KUCHARSKI Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Warshawsky & Steven; Joan Fish; Cathy & Duane Valence; Patricia & Joseph Kandrovy; Richard & Patricia Kucharski;Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kucharski & Family; MARJORIE LA RUSSO The Kelly Family; Mr. & Mrs. E. Fakoury; Vincent & Grace Weichel; Michael & Eugenie Kaplan; Dodi Schultz; Joan Squiccimarra; Diana & Gary Powell; Camilla Fund; John O’Donnell; MEREDITH LAMM-ASHTON Christopher & Kelly Moravek; Chris Carling; Michael & Brooke Coyer; Judi Wolff; Evan J. Jones; Ken & Jackie Carling; Kathryn Klepadlo, Mark & Alana Zurinski; Peggy & Richard Gladys; Remas Inspections, inc, Jeff Remas, Molly Skrutski; Shawn Bolles, Ed St. Hart & Dale Newman; Susan Debella; Joyce & Richard Swartz; Attorney John J. Mercuri; Mr. & Mrs. James McCrone; Telespond Senior Services, Inc. Jack Williams Tire Company; Carol F. Verrone; Mr. & Mrs. Bob Pastore; Susan Debella; James & Helen Douglass; Robert & Mary Byrne Klem; Ayse Griswold; Guyz and Dollz/Shirley Keenan; Joanne Miele;

CHRISTOPHER LANDI Kathy McCauley; Philip & Linda Bochnovich; David & Janice Lamm; Leanne, John & Kevin Maskornick; John & Lynn Lorusso; B & B Family Restaurant; Linda & Dick Armbrust; Ann & Mike Mackarey; Kim Kapinus Kaschak & Jennifer Wrobleski; Debbie DeFazio; Doris & Paul Carroll; Dr. John & Anne Gershey; Ed & Michele Smiegiel; Mary Ann Black; Linda & Douglas Arnold; Patrick Gerrity; Paula & Jack Banko; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gohsler; RUTH LAURIHA Alyce A. Swartz JEANETTE LEBIDA Marlene & David Nash; DOMINICK LIPNICKI James Alperin @ Astro Apparel, Inc. John & Deborah Lipnicki; BOB & ARTIE MAGOR Joan L. Magor; ELAINE MAHONEY Lucy M. Santarsiero DEBRA MAJOR Kevin & Laurie Brislin; Friends of Debra Major; Betty M. Williams; Mary Gene Butler; John & Lorraine Taylor; J. Allan & Frances Tara melli; Rita Betti; REGINA MANCI Amelia & Ann Marie Liska; Barbara Kalteski; BARBARA MANCUSO Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Staff VERA MASCIONI Marie & TR Robson; RITA A. MC ANDREW Michael Charnogursky; Scott & Cheryl Hoffner; Delaware Tower Tenants Association; Paul Solancis; Elizabeth Costello; Wendy Bochnovich; Maria & Joseph Palermo; Cynthia & Edward Shannon; William & Tina McAndrew; PAT MCCANN Victoria Valvano; Barbara A. Janowski; Susanne Onze; Kathy Damstra; Shannon Daudert; Erica Urso& George Shibley; The Galli Family; Kimberly & Matt Grivner; Frank & Marsha Paczewski; Amanda Szewczyk & Franco Forgione; Justin Patchcoski; Cherie DeManicor; Tricia Knarr & Michael Stires, Jr. Jon, Sara & Evan Bach; Edward & Susan Patchcoski; Joe & Jenna DeAngelis; Al & Paula Leri; John & Denise Puthorosky; Melanie Gilbert & Heather May; Frank & Rosemary Boniello; Jamie Skaluba; Arlene & John Sundquist; Salvatore & Mary Nicastro; Christopher & Kristen Taramelli; J. Allan Taramelli & Frances Taramelli; Karen & Russ Tarner; Walter Schryver; KIMY MEISTER Oscar Mayer Capalongo

SUSAN MENCHISON Louis & Denise Cremard; (2) JOSEPH MERLI Cathy & Jim Siddons; JACK MIKULA Linda M. Eibach YVONNE MUEHLEISEN Walter Avery; JOAN MURPHY Tony & Judi Costanzo DIANE MUSKEY Cindy Savoroski; SHIRLEY J. NEISHELL The Murray Family; Sara Tribble; JENNIE NICOSIA Donna Zagrapan; WILLIAM R. NOVITSKY Romayne Romyn; Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Staff; MRS. NUTTALL Marie King EUGENE PAZZAGLIA Mr. & Mrs. Paul Piccotti JOHN D. PELUCACCI, JR. Jerry & Liz Geary; United Gilsonite Laboratories ANN MARIE PETERSON Frances Jordon & Rosalie Levondoski; ELIZABETH PETITTO Jonathan & Barbara Gitomer; Michele Hokien; The Straub Family; Beverly & David Blank; Beverly & David Aten; Barbara Zindle; THERESA PETULA Lillian Banick; SUSAN MARY PLAPPERT Tony & Judi Costanzo; STANLEY POCIUS Susan & Michael McGrath; LOTTIE POPOVICH Mary L. Barna GORDON POSTLETHWAITE Janice M. Carlson; PEARL PRON & HER WELL-LOVED PODDLE P.J. Nancy Pron; Lynn & Thomas Oliver; VERA PUGH Patricia A. White ROBERT REIDENBACH Allan A. Glass; DAVA M. REISH-CALI Rosemarie A. Sember; Mary Olivia Preate; Joanne R. Gavin; Bob, Ramona & Brittney Mazur; ELLA REYNOLDS John J. Orbin; ELIZABETH RINKER Evan J. Jones; ROBERTA RITTER Lydia Hreben, Virginia Rescigno, Anne Krupski; William & Evelyn Fontanella; CLARA ROSKOSKI Audry & Paul

Roman; LEONA A. ROSSI Andrew Boyer; Michael Dorsey; Ronald R. Leas; Arthur & Michele Jordan; Nick & Josie DeRoma; Catherine & Richard Jones; Frances & Richard Walters; LEONARD ROSSI Shirley & Gene Barrett; CAROL SARGENT Jill Tyler; CATHERINE H. SCHAPPERT David Schappert ROBERT SCHOFIELD Duane & Margaret Pugh DOLORES SEMBRAT The Toro Family; Gloria Caporale; Manon & Bernard Johnson; MARY ANN SEMENZA Regina S. Hunt; Michael & Dorothy Kunda; Board of Directors,Officers & Employees of Penn Security Bank & Trust Company; John Pikulski; PETER SENSI Kay White; Betsey Cooper & Connie Baruffaldi; KATHLEEN SHAFFER Kathleen Shaffer; MARILYN SIMES SHAWGER Rebecca Ruddy; Mr. & Mrs. Barry Ratzel; ISABELLE ANN SHIELDS Steve Shields; JOSEPH SICONOLFI Karen & Michael Youshock JONATHAN “PEPPER” SMITH Close Friends AGNES SNOPEK Evelyn & Bill Fontanella; Paul Snopek; Patricia Lingman; Penn Security Employees; Jocelyn Kreig; John Walsh & Family; MARY ANN SNYDER Velma Sue Miller; Bill & Kate Snyder; Loretta Murray; Theresa Philbin; June Willis; Janet A. Cusick; Diane Collins; Bob Gohsler; Son Jason; Jerry Burke; Golden Girls Golf League; South Scranton Catholic High School Alumni; ALEX SONCOTSKI Boeing Corp; BRYAN K. STARK McGregor Industries, Inc.; ANDREW STECCO Susan McGrath & Virginia Jones

ROBERT LEE SWIEMLER Mary B. McMahon; HELEN TERWILLIGER Herman Stadtmueller; William & Angie Jones; Bernard Tom Gillette; ELEANOR “SISSY” TOMEO Catherine (Kasia) Worrell; ANN TOPALANCHIK Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Chorba; Thomas Nichols; Lackawanna Medical Group; MATT URBANSKI Bob, Charlotte, Joe & Glenn Haser; ROBERT VAUGHN, JR. Robert & Carole Vaughn; CHRISTOPER P. VERNAN Carolyn M. Carroll; GREGORY VINESKI Olympic Pools, Inc. Kathy Churilla& Robin Donnelly; Mark & Nicole Gallagher; Leo Leoncini; Mitch & Patty Curesky; Edward & Wendy Diehl; Barbara A. Flaxington & Christian P. Moffat; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Chorba & Daughters; Schuylkill Employees Club, Inc. FCIMorgantown Employees’ Club; Keystone Crossfit; Allison & Timothy Muenkel; MY NIECE AND MY GODCHILD, ROBIN LYNN WALSH Jean Snopkowski MARY HELENE WALSH Christine Rivers & Mike Kelly; DONALD WALSH Connie Hosko; HARRY L. WARE Philip & Marjorie H. Lohmann; JOHN H. WARNKEN Dianne & Louis Costanzo; HENRY WASILEWSKI Driesbaugh Family; CARL WEIDOW, SR. Jeffery Weidow; LAURA ELLIS WESTWELL Paulette Robbins; Joann Karhu; JAMES WHITE Kim & Matthew Higgins; SALLY WIGLEY Mary Beth Constantini; Ann Lewis; the Neighbors from the 900 Block of Hemlock St., Scranton, Pa.; Carl Abraham; EVELYN WILCOM Ben Marriggi & Gia Magid; Robert & Kathleen Ketz; GEORGE E. WILLIAMS John & Francine Gallagher; ERIC WILLIAMS Keystone Crossfit, Allison & Timothy Muenkel; MARY JANE WILLIAMS Church Congregation; VERONICA WINSLOW Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Naegeli; Victoria Ross; Larry & Carole Hilenski; Stephen, Marian Miller & Family; Richard & Mary B. Genovese; Gary & Pamela Gaugler; The Employees of Lackawanna Housing; Rita Annan; Sharon Rutkosky; James L. Haddock; Donna Keller-houser; Kelly Keefe; Rose Noga; Maryann Cuvo, Mary Beth Ruhle, Dale Weidner, Carl Selmasska;

MARJANNE WITIAK Brian & Teresa Newberry; David & Joanne Witiak; Elaine A.Betti; Sandra Morgan; Bob & Roma Mazur; CHARMAYNE WOJCIECHOWSKI Marie Jones; MIMI ZURCHAR Marivita, Paul & Boo Boo Williams; “STAR” ADAMS Chris J. Carling; NELLIE BELIN Lynn H. Nichols; JAZZY BOWEN Donna Trusky; BAXTER CICCI Patricia Martin & Miss Kitty; SONNY DENNIS Granci Family; ZORO DOLGASH Maryann Kaminski; PHOEBE FAYOCAVITZ Fayocavitz & Porter Families; SANDY GILL Mary G. McMahon; ‘MEOW MEOW’ GRESS Donna Trusky; BUMPER & BANDIT GUMAN Richard & Sandy Guman; HEWSON JORDAN Madison Baltrusaitis; ONYX KELLY Joe & Cathy Kelly; BUDDY LAWN Margaret Yarina; KEELA LUCARINE Marvita, Paul & BooBoo Williams; BUDDY & SIMON LUPI Janet Cusick; PENNY MCFARLAND Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Staff Brenda Spangenberg Patty Lawler; PEPPER MORGAN Lynn H. Nichols; PENNY NARDOZZI Janice Smiegal; CHIP POMEROY Janice & Steven Liddic; MARTY PORTER Fayocavitz & Porter Families; TAYLOR ROMANOSKY Occupational Therapy Dept. Allied Services; BAILEY ROSS Donna Trusky & Joseph Kutsop; WEBSTER SAVO-SCAVONE Alan Goldstein; BLAISE SCHMIDT G. David Wagner, Dr. Paws, Hospital for Companion Animals; MOLLY SHOVLIN Donna Trusky & Joe Kutsop; NITTANY SMITH Romayne Romyn and companion Nell; “RILEY” SMOTRYSKI Diane & “Teddy” Leonard Marivita, Paul & Boo Boo Williams Marie & Joe Burns; GUINNESS ST. BERNARD Michael & Debbie Walsh; OZZIE THOMAS Michaelene,Stephanie, Michele, Carole & Lisa Merrill; “RED” TRUSKY Donna Trusky & Joe Kutsop; NIGEL VANSTON Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Staff; KRAMER WALSH Mike & Margaret Hale; IRISH WALSH Dr. Paws Hospital for Companion Animals;

CHARLIE WEGRZYNOWICZ Karin & Rich Healey; MISSY ZECK Andy & Karla Aylesworth; LADY The Sporer Family; DUSTY Sheila A. Bortree; MOLLY & MYA Iris Liebman; MAGGIE Ray Dianne & Jack Mitche; WICKET Lynda P. Newell; ZOE Stephen J. Pancoast, M.D. (3); WNUK Ann & Jim Minella; SHELBY Kathy Kurtz; CALLIE ANN Lynn C. Huddleson; COLONEL MUSTARD Kristen Yarmey; IZZY Darlene V. Acosta; LULU Lynn Johnson; YOUR BELOVED, “DENVER” Diane Celano; MAX Edward & Joan Schmidt; CLOE Ron Miller & Cloe; SHADOW Joan M.

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Honors Donations on behalf of pets and friends of Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

Scheuneman (3); BERNIE THE ROTTWEILER Marie Jones; CASHEW Debra Snyder; GINGER Janet & Karen Tigue Vivienne W. Yaggi ; LADY Sporer Family Lois Behlke; WYATT Alexander D. Clabia; TED Francine Gallagher; SUGAR Ann & Jim Minella; ZOE Stephen J. Pancoast, MD; TINA, TONY, DELIZA, PAULETTE Tony & Paulette Cavezza; SAMMIE Meghan Long; PEACHES Dan & Elizabeth Mahoney; ‘BAILEY’ James & Irene Foley; PIXIE/BROLIN Dawn Biesecker; KOLHI Elizabeth Basalyga; MUFFY Geraldine Philo; “NELLE” Joan Belin; SNUFFY & PRANCER Margaret Savo; DUTCH Carol J.Smith; MINNIE Iris Liebman & Michael Mardo Alan Goldstein; DUCHESS Jean Farr; BO-BO-(BEAR) Donato & Nancy Lovaglio; TEDDY BEAR Anne C.Nieh & Timothy Hou; MASON Kathryn & William McCann; “EMMIE” Linda & Ken Morton; SHADOW Joan Scheuneman; PUCK David Schappert; ALVIN & GINGER Carl Abraham; SHIRLEY SHIRLEY Marylou Peoples; FATHER of LISA SONCOTSKI Jan Thompson; ETHEL R. “RAE” JONES Andy Palumbo; WNEP-TV; Palumbo Family; Tom & Noreen Clark; Albert & Romayne Washner; Karen A. Rothenberger; MARY GILLIAM Susan Lorenzetti; ANN TOPALANCHIK John Topalanchik, Kasper and Wish Families; MARY CRISAFULLI Maria & Joseph Palermo; ADELINE MICHALEK Tony & Judi Costanzo; Diane & Louis Costanzo JACQUELINE LUKASEWICZ Jerry, Theresa, Tracy & Matt Ritter; LORNA BULLOCK Jean Edwards; JAMES LYMAN Marie K. Snyder; IDA SABATELLA Joy Backus;

MARIA OLES Patricia Luchansky; GLENORA FRUTCHEY Sarah Quinlan Sheridan; Amy Yablonski,Mauren Chiavacci, & Lynn Rinaldi; Marilyn Melliand, Frank & Nancy Melliand, Susan & Steve Schwartz, Mark & Marilyn Getts; Sara, Bruce & Carol Adelman; Bonnie Pentasuglio; Jill & Ron Imdorf; RICHARD ELLIOT Carol Sliney; Johnson College; Barbara Solomon; Kim Galioto/The Hudson Dog Co.; Michele Srebro; MICHAEL MILLER,JR. Judith Wolfe; Ellen Finnerty; James & Mari Van Wie; BRENDA GRAZIANO North Scranton Neighborhood Association; LEONARD ENGLISH Joan & Gerald Manley; Dorothy Rabel; Steve Pronko Diamonds, Inc.; Blakely Borough; Robert & Stephanie Bahrs; Rene Jose; Jeanne & Joe Symuleski; Rosemarie Sember; Albert Tasselmyer; John Tallo; Barbara J. Solomon; Iris Liebman & Mike Mardo; PETER JUDGE Mary Lou Fino & James Tanhill; Charles, Ann Marie & David Carroll; KELLY ROSE MURPHY Sandra Hoppe; Ronald Leas; Michael Charnogursky; Courtney & Patrick Hull; Christopher Generose; David & Michele Homish; Vivian & Edmund Liberski; Dave & Antoinette Lopatka; Kevin & Kathy Clarke; Tom & Josephine Cometa; William Glavich; Stephen Loch; Angela Pullo; The P.J. McLaine Family; JoAnn Rusnak; Pearl Ann Murphy; John Nalevanko; Tony Acquaviva; Philip Madison; Richard Miller; Judith O’Brien; James Verano; Sam & Kathlenn Busacco; Julie Nicholas; Comm-Unity Club; Adam Chazan; Wood Family; Coleen Watt; Shelly, Charlotte, Leah, Chris-Murphy, Dougherty & Co.CPA’s; THOMAS “HERBIE” YARABEK; ANN WALSH Tony & Judi Costanzo; DONALD SHERMAN Harry Sykes; JEAN BOTSCHELLER Jack & Jill Jones; C. C. Young Insurance Agency; FLORENCE WARREN Frances Serafi ni; ELAINE KIME Janet Cusick; MARGARET McANDREW Rose Zielinski; C.C. Young Insurance Agency; Rebeka Adamitis; TED SUMMA Lorrie Elizarraraz; David Fogel;

CHESTER HAM Evelyn Ham, Melanie & Jim Mellow, Sheila & Butch Koltis & Family;Indiana Electronics & Communications; Gary& Joyce Fanucci; James & Lillian McCormick; David & Faith Guskey; RUSSELL C. BICHLER Friends & Associates of Francis Smith & Sons; JANE ANN ROONEY Joseph & Lois Mayernick; Marie O’Malley; John & Mary Ellen Madden; The University of Scranton Advancement; CAROLE’S FATHER Elsie Sopinski; MARVIN “Pete” PEARL Griffi n Pond Board of Directors; Toni & Judi Costanzo, Sophie & Grace; Iris Liebman & Mike Mardo; Jill Spott & Brice Paul; Marivita, Paul & Boo Boo Williams; Cyndy Schoenberg & Family; Ron & Marilyn Tully; MARK GREENE Sharon & Saul Levy; Arlene & Norm Gevanthor; John & Bernadine Sorokas; Lackawanna Heritage Valley; SARAH KOCHIS Anonymous; Steven & Kathleeen Rine; Kevin Smith; LUCILLE BENSON Elaine, Janet & Ken Halloran’s; BERNIE FILIPSKI Marjorie Davies; GEORGE SCHALLY Edgar & Susan Kneiss; JOSEPH CICON Evie & Mary Kay; HARRY CALLIE Mike Mardo; GENEVIEVE SILBERT Geraldine Ellis; LUCILLE MASON Tish Giglio; Rebecca Raymer; JANINE JONES Clare Kerl; Karli Kordish, Christine McCann, Nicholas Scalzo & Gina Osif; Terrie & Lindsay Barrasse; Anthony & Kathie Barrett; Jim Gerrity; Friends at Tobyhanna Army Depot Payroll Offi ce; Tobyhanna Travel Offi ce; Diane Leonard & Marie Burns; Resource Management, Tobyhanna Army Depot; Maria DeAngelo; PATRICIA STACIEWICZ Terrie Barrasse; CHRIS McKEON Becky Welty; AIMEE LARKIN Charles & Tanya Greenfeld; Linda Nolan; Robert & Kathleen Kane; John & Anne Gershey; Patrick Calvey; Marti Rotherforth; Maureen O’Brien; Edwin Hall;Joann Cummings;Hollywood Landscaping;Jeanne Bryant;Linda Evans;Alice Malone;Charlie & Marilyn Grad;Save A life of Lackawanna County; Margaret Kenny; Debbie & Larry Grant; Elaine Gusek; Danielle Walters;

JEANNE WEEKS COX Hoffman Trust; Louise Hawk; Clinton H. Hubbard; Marjorie Black; Mary H.Kelly; Joseph A. Caputo; Dr. Janet Weeks & Judi Comerford; Mary B. Rhodes;Fred Cox; Frank & Norma Ciero; Penn East Federal Credit Union; Cupple Family; Barbara Muller; Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Moore; Ellen & Dale Matthews; Bill & Louise Jones; The Pinochle Club; MARY McCARTHY Joy Backus; ROBERT D. SPAGNA, JR. Tony & Judi Costanzo; Mark & Bray Stahller; WALTER J. VENESKY Susan & James Yurkanin Jr.; Jordan family; Arlene Merritt; Bernard & Barbara Stafursky; Catherine Ruane; Goldy Weller; MARY NEWAK Chiavacci Family; CHARLIE THOMAS Karen Lewert; Anthony & Rose Maszeroski; TIM McGEE Harold & Peg Setzer; Elizabeth Elvidge; WILLIAM DEE Margaret Dee; MADELYN KSIAZEK Josie Roman; Mary & Jeffery Bharkhda; Elena Anguita; Peter Restuccia; Dr.& Mrs. Richard Gratz; Elaine Bryne; Robert H. & Clare Angeloni; Jean & Tex Wilson; Lackawanna Medical Group; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Grattolino; Elaine Gusek; Emily Wylde & Alex Turner; LENNY HOSIE Robert D. & Virginia Jones; MARIE MASIEWICZ Maryann & James Capwell; Karen Mulligan; DEB SZULBORSKI Mike & Lisa Kondash; BONNIE GAUGHAN Kevin Tetreault; William F. Murphey; Rebecca Swingle; JEAN PLONA David & Janice Comes; MICHAEL KLESZYK Richars Naniewicz, Sons & Family; Henry & Maria Stumm; WALLY WHITE JR. Nancy Otherski; Jo Ann McGraw La Vay; John

IN HONOR OF MARY ACKER’S BIRTHDAY Christine Acker; JACKIE ALBANO Maria Brier Jean & Arnie Flam; PAT ATKINS Debbie Hazlak; JULIA BRAATZ’S BIRTHDAY Laura Nelson; ETHEL BREUCHE Colleen Bobrovcan; JOAN BUCHINSKI’S BIRTHDAY Walter C. Avery; COLLEEN COLE’S BIRTHDAY Jordan Gross; PAT GARVIN Florence Snyder; HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRIAN & TRISH GILBOY Patti & Russ Delaney; GUESTS OF GRIMM & O’LEARY WEDDING Sandra Grimm; MOM HAAS BIRTHDAY Suzanne Haas; SOPHIE HALLS & FRIENDS Ruth Giardina; DOROTHY HEFFERNAN Jeanie Sluck; JENNIFER JOYCE Margaret A. Ruddy; ALICE KEISLING Zarcone-Joey, Jenn & Jon; MATT MACKIE’S SPEEDY RECOVERY Griffi n Pond Animal Shelter Staff; NICK MARABELL Aaron Davis; IN HONOR OF AMANDA & TRACY MARTIN’S WEDDING; MARY MCCLONE’S BIRTHDAY Susan Miller Laura Agostini; IN HONOR OF LAURIE & KEN NAGIN’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY Melba Nathan; DAVID & BRITTNEY PIERCE LOPES WEDDING Loretta Murray; HANK & BONNIE SAMMON’S WEDDING Kate Goughary; ALLYSON STEFANSKI Melissa Winslow;

PHIL & CURT STEVENS, 75TH BIRTHDAY Jim & Karen Reid Jeanne Bovard Marion & Burt Reese George & Eleanore Ginader Dorothy & Matt Mackie Sandra & Bill Irion Joan K Belin Lois Lowry Chet & Carolyn Harhut Alice B. Breig William Chamberlin & Kathryn Lesoine Dan Jury Carol Almond James A. & Gloria Ross Dan & Judy Millett A Friend Kenneth & Letha Reinheimer Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Chermak Albert & Elaine Young Beverly Bright Judy & Jerry Weinberger James & Amy Fleming Ben & Mildred Kline Lucinda W. Neubert Lauren & David J. Price Mr. & Mrs. William Harding Don Bernstein & Patt Taylor Nick Swatkowski Robert & Joan Kranick Joan & Richard Jenkins Robert & M. Constance Sheils Joel & Miriam Joseph Tim Dietrick Donald & Julie Wademan Jeanne & Patrick Tighe Laura & Peter Frieder Jill & Howard Fragin Robert & Maureen Lange Michael & Beverlee Neary Lou Fuller Venald W. Bovard Richard & Jane Bovard Lowell & Judith Stevens; ED & JANE SUPRICK 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Judith Champlin; MARY BETH D’ALESSANDRO Helene Runco; MARY TAFURI Peter Tafuri; RUPPENTHAL FAMILY Irene Smith Redfi eld; AYLA HOLGATE Linda Holgate; GEORGE HEDGE Albert Levy; TERRY BONIFANTI Anonymous; RONALD STUBBS George & Barbara Jenkins; LAURIE BROWN-NAGIN Aunt Melba Nathan; MARY EDITH DAVIS Jeanie Sluck; GEORGE HEDGES Jacqueline Thorpe; Michele McMullen;; KATHY PRICE Jean McNulty; LISA ADELE LUTECKI Joseph Luteski; BERNIE REINBOLD J. S. Reinbold; KATHY COLUMBO LVDA Staff; ANNE PHILLIPS Maryla Soma & Roben Schwartz; JEFF ZABIELSKI Maryla Soma & Roben Schwartz;

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Wasnowic; Herman & Ann Marie Claus; Sally Wilchek; Charles & Charisse Messina; SHARON M. HERRON Harry & Martha Ord; PAUL TARAMELLI Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sebastianelli; Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Shovlin; BARB CASERLA Melanie Howell; ROBERT QUINNAN Ann Cloruri; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Santaniello, Mr. & Mrs. George Bonifanti, Miss Madeline Santaniello; Bernard & Barbara Kalteski; Barbara & Joe; William Lees; Iris Liebman; Carole & Joseph Quinnan; REGINA MURDOCK Barbara & Joe Wayda; CECILIA TIDD Susan & Michael McGrath; KRISTYN KROMKO Jim & Irene Pusateri; CAROLE’S ERAMO Kim Thomas; SHARON HERON Mr. & Mrs. Jaffe;Fleetville Volunteer Fire Co.; Ronald Purdy; ELAINE MAHONEY Lucy M. Santarsiero; AUDREY E. LOUCKS Anonymous; ROBERT VAUGHN,Jr. Carole B. Vaughn; MARY KATHRYN BRENNAN KALOWSKY PNSY Wardroom Mess; Noreen Draht; Sharon & Al Bagusky; John & Hallie Stroka;

BONNIE HOPKINS Angela & Rob Schobel; YOLANDA SALVATORE Nancy A. Edmunds; CARMELA SALVATORE Nancy A. Edmunds; MICHAEL KLESCYK Carole Matthews; The Lynett & Haggert Families; Richard Naniewicz & Family; GARY KEISLING Joey Zarcone & Jon Cimini; Joe, Carol & Jenn Zarcone; GARFIELD BEYNON, SR. Scranton Orthopaedic Specialist Billing Dept.; FLAVIA MOLINO Ann Cloruri & Family; Mary Ann Sottile; Eugene Riley; Dr. & Mrs. Barry Minora; FRANK W. SHIELDS Mike & Joan Dzanko; Susan Burgess; Kathleen Ruane & Mark Lloyd; Gloria Dougherty; CHRISTOPHER VERVAN Carolyn Carroll; JOHN NEMEROVICH JR. Gail Kolata; Prudential Contract Team; JUDITH WEINBERGER Iris Liebman & Michael Mardo; PATTY JOBES Dave & Veronica Johns; ROBERT MILLER BEAN Gene & Lynn Olechna; Pesavento Monuments, Inc.; Mr. & Mrs. Donald Naeher; M. Solomon Casket Co.; Michele Hazzouri, MD.; CHRISTOPHER DAVIES Iris Liebman; ROSE HOFFMAN Julia Krevey Dudley Family; LAURA ELLIS WESTWELL Betty Ellis; MARILYN COSTA Albert & Cindy Savoroski; BARBARA FALZONE Gerald & Jannice Barniak;Rick & Nancy Eckhardt; DANIEL (Dick) NOLE Bill, Kathleen & Kim Nole; Roland & Mae Cianfi chi; MARIANNE SHIELDS Board, Advisory Board & Staff of Landmark Community Bank; Nancy Kramer; John Shields, Family & friends; HELENA RUSINKO Juanita Chapter # 8 O E S; MEREDITH LAMM ASHTON Betty Lamm; DONALD STRUBECK Gino Mori, MD; LEWIS DORIS Joy Backus; YESU ALBERT John Onofrey; MR & MRS ENSLIN Amber Green; MICHELE MACDONALD Rose Burti; BEVERLY P. LABELLE Lynn H. Nichols, Linda J. Nolan; DELANEY SANDERCOCK Laura Engle; MARIO STACCHIOTTI Ann & Michael Mackarey; ELIZABETH HOPKINS Margaret M. Bowen; MARY KALOWSKY Carol E. Poronsky, Katheyn M. Sutton, Maureen & Paul Lucas

JOSEPH HEITMAN Marivita, Paul &7 Boo Boo Williams; ALICE KEISLING Joey Zarcone & Jon Cimini; Joe,Carol & Jenn Zarcone; JEFF & LUCILLE RATLIFF Lucy Galgano; ALICE KEISLING Laurie Mielo; JIM & JANEL BROWN Becky Zumeach; ALAN HUGHES Jerome & Cynthia Kelly;; M/M JAMES SHIFFER Lois Janes;; GEORGE ABRAHAM Lois Janes;; KATE SHIFFER Lois Janes; M/M CLARK JANES & CHILDREN Lois Janes; M/M ROBERT DEAN Lois Janes; RON ROGERS Lisa Adele Lutecki; AL WEINSCHENK Diane Frank; JIM GILLOTTI Diane Frank; LAURA ACKER Aunt Tina & Uncle Terry;; VIVIEN YAGGI Adam Budney & Ava; JANE FARR Jane Strobino; CARL HALKYER Nancy, Suzanne,Susan and Sam; TRACEY SMITH Nancy, Suzanne,Susan and Sam;; VIRGINIA SHUPP Evelyn & Lee Rees;; MARY ANN & MARGIE MACRI Mike & Flo Latrella;; GARY PATRICIAN Michael Patrician;; JODI ROGALLA Becky M.Swift;; JOAN SMETANA Becky M.Swift;; MARIA WETZEL Erin Jones:; KATHY PRICE Deborah Hannon;; PETE ASHTON Betty Lamm;; FRANCO/WASHO 5th GRADE CLASS Charlotte Franco

BOOMER Alice Bentler; Louie Michael Szczech; Hanna Michael Szczech; Spirit Frank Lovend; Checkers Romayne Monahan; Shelby Martha & Walt Szychulski; Pooh Lynn Johnson; Cinammon Lynn Johnson; Sue TURISSINI’s Cat ; Sprite Frank Lovend; MADISON Lori Zupa; MAJOR Lori Zupa; BAILEY Donna Frushon; FOZZY & PENNY Donald & Charlotte Socha; MOCHA Nancy Killiany; SHERRY BRUCE Richard G. Bruce;; MAXMILLAN DONOVAN Agnes Donovan; OUR PRECIOUS KITTENS Angelo & Ann Sellano; SMOKEY Ann Marie & Robert Kurilla; MAGGIE & THE ANIMALS Josephine Rogan; FRANKIE, BATMAN & COLBERT Natalie Soltysiak; ROSIE (JO JO) Robert & Diane Trama; WYATT Alexander D. Clabia;; BOSLEY Lois E. Behlke; HARRY (THE CAT) The Scott Family; DELPHI Marisel Meljen; KATIE & NICKIE William W. Pastula,Sr.; MISS ELLIE Barbara Lewis;; ZACK Susan M. Smith; TRIXIE Mary Lee Holmes; TANGO Robert & Susan Bugno;; GINGER George & Elizabeth Crocker;

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Ayla Holgate, a 1st grader at Lakeland Elementary School, donated a variety of wish list items and money in lieu of birthday presents to the shelter.

The law offi ce of Oliver, Price

and Rhodes, Clarks Summit held

an offi ce-wide “Dress Down Day”

and donated the collection to

the shelter.

Williams Company, a trusted name in the natural gas industry, made a generous donation to the shelter and continues to support our efforts.

The Honey and Bumble Bee classes from Happiness Hive Learning Academy collected donations for the shelter for their Service Project.

The second grade classes at

Lackawanna Trail Elementary

School held a collection drive

over the holiday season. They

collected many wish list items

for the animals at the shelter.

Kelsey Quinones, a student at North

Pocono High School $875 for the shelter

as well as food for the animals and

cleaning supplies as part of her senior

project.

Raymour & Flanigan of Dickson

city hosted an adoption event

and supply drive to benefi t the

shelter. Animals were on hand for

adoption and the What the Fork

food truck provided food.

On her birthday, Sarah Demchak requested her party guests bring wish list items for the animals instead of presents. Sarah is a 5th grade student at Lakeland Elementary School.

Staff and clients from the

Abington Veterinary Center

in Clarks Summit donated the

proceeds from their stocking sale

to the shelter.

The Griffi n Pond Animal Shelter

was one of the benefi ciaries of

the Annual PUB for PAWS event

hosted by McGrath’s Pub and

Eatery in Dalton.

Alexis Portonova, a fi rst grader at Lakeland Elementary School, celebrated her 7th birthday by asking everyone at her party to bring presents for the animals at the shelter instead of for herself.

Patsel’s Restaurant hosted “Going

to the Dogs”, a gala benefi t whose

proceeds went directly to the

shelter. Over 125 people enjoyed

an evening of dining, dancing and

a live auction.

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Fun was had walking in

the Griffi n Pond Animal

Shelter Halloween Parade!