In This Issue:

Member Event

Legislative Updates

Legislative Updates (con’t)

Member in the Spotlight

35 American Foods foreigners find weird

Hidden Treasure

The Wayne Library Alliance

WATT’S New from PPL

50 State Fish

Looking for something to do?

Member 2 Member Benefits

WELCOME New MembersGVO STOP N GO

Automarx Inc, Auto Repair & TowingThe General Store

Universal GlassWoodforest National Bank

Laurel’s Paint n’ SipMikes Pizzeria

L.C. Solutions LLC

Contact Us:Debbie Gillette

debbie@northernpoconoschamber.com

Jennifer DeYoug jennifer@northernpoconoschamber.com

Nancy DeYoungnancy@northernpoconoschamber.com

Jeralyn Hancockjeralyn@northernpoconoschamber.com

Maureen Vintonmaureen@northernpoconoschamber.com

February 2016IssueNavigation News

Member Event

From the Office of Representative Sandra Major

Legislative Reduction Measure Clears Major Hurdle

Historic progress was made last week in an effort to reduce the size of the state House of Representatives, when the Sen-ate approved House Bill 153, which seeks to reduce the size of the House from its current complement of 203 members to 151. The House passed the bill last May. Since a change like this requires an amendment to the state Constitution, identical measures must pass both the House and Senate in two consecutive sessions and then go before the voters for approval. With

this recent action, an identical version of House Bill 153 must now pass in the 2017-18 session before being put on the ballot. This legislation is designed to help streamline processes to operate more efficiently at a lower cost to taxpayers. Currently, each House member represents approximately 62,000 people. Under House Bill 153, each House member would represent about 84,500 residents. Similar proposals to reduce the size of the state Senate are still with that chamber for consideration.

Gone Fishin’: Trout Stocking Schedule Announced

Local anglers are now able to find out when their favorite fishing hole will be stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, as the annual Trout Stocking Guides are now available in print and online. The statewide opening day for trout season is Saturday, April 16. Additionally, the Fish and Boat Commission will host a Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, April 9, statewide. Youth under the age of 16 can join a mentor (adult) angler who has a current fishing license and

trout permit to fish for trout the Saturday before the regular opening days.

PennDOT Searches for College Students for Summer Work Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting applications from current college students for its summer 2016 employment program. The program runs May through August 2016 to supplement the permanent workforce.

Positions include those for summer maintenance and sign upgrade services, including labor duties in maintenance organizations and highway worksites. All applicants must be enrolled in college full time and be scheduled for classes for

the fall 2016 semester. They must also have a valid Pennsylvania driver license. All candidates – both new hires and re-hires – must apply online at employment.pa.gov. You can find the application link at “Student Internship Positions.” Candidates

should also notify my office about their application submission by Friday, Feb. 19.

Legislative Updates - from the Office of Sen. Lisa Baker

HARRSIBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th District, issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address:

“With so much unsettled in terms of spending, taxes, and how and when money will be distributed, this budget address is unlike any other in Pennsylvania’s experience. Having to draw up a new budget when billion-dollar

holes remain in the current budget is a challenge of unprecedented proportion.

No one expected that Governor Wolf would back away from the priorities he voiced during the campaign and tenaciously pursued during his first year. But his aggressive plans for funding state government and the tax

increases necessary to pay for them failed to garner sufficient support among legislators or taxpayers. So people were hoping that he would show something different in his spending and taxing plans this time in order to obtain

broader agreement. Vetoing an entire budget and then holding back money for crucial services to increase political leverage were moves that failed communities, service providers, and those who depend on state services. Neither confrontation nor negotiation has produced an acceptable result despite a year of nonstop effort, so the governor

needs to tap a new pool of leadership skill and finesse.

Sharp splits among legislators over priorities and approaches have to be ironed out. Immediate problems require fixes – the cuts the governor made when he signed a reduced budget in late December are causing disruption and dislocation in our communities, critical access hospitals being a local example, and shortfalls in education funding

are going to make school budgeting a bigger nightmare.

How state money gets distributed is every bit as contentious as the amount of money. The way the education money is being dispersed is detrimental to area schools. While the governor vetoed money everyone agrees should be allocated, we find it necessary to hold a hearing into releases of money that lack legislative authorization. Such

actions move us farther from the cooperation and trust needed to put a full, sustainable budget back together again.

Budget-related issues must not be shoved aside. Nothing taking place in the budget or in the economy alleviates the need for pension reform. Without reform, pension costs will continue to crowd out other spending needs at the state level and continue to drive up unpopular property taxes at the local level. If this budget dispute is truly to be solved with the taxpayer interest in mind, then a responsible plan for reducing or eliminating property taxes must

be part of the agreement. Homeowners want property tax relief to be the first item paid for by any increase in state taxes.

It is sensible and responsible to say we should quickly resolve the unfinished business from last year, before we begin fairly evaluating the requests for the coming fiscal year. How deep and broad the inclinations are for settling

seem still to be determined. Unfortunately, rather than building consensus, the rhetoric contained in the governor’s budget address only pushes everyone apart.”

Contact:

Andrew M. Sederaseder@pasen.gov

(570) 226-5960

Member in the Spotlight

Baer Sport Center was established in 1958 by the founder George L. Baer and currently operated by the Baer family (Diane, Gail and Duane) upon his passing.

The dealership has a rock solid reputation of providing excellent service, support, and satisfaction. They pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of their business.

Visit them soon and plan on staying awhile. They will be happy to give you a tour and introduce to you some of the folks who will be helpiing you get into Harley-Davidson, Victory, Polaris, and their other products.

They run a laid-back ship, perfect for checking out the bikes and outdoor sports equipment, striking up a converstaion with a fellow rider, or just simply having a cup of coffee in their lounge.

They have everything you need from the road up, starting with that brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle you’ve been dreaming about, all under one roof. It’s a lot easier than you think to put yourself in the saddle. If it’s your first bike or your fifth, they’ll find the one that’s right for you.

Prices, low interest rates, and great finance promotions, they’ll make it happen. Imagine that. All that’s left to do now is call or visit them between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Go in to say HELLO to the folks up front and expect to get the royal treatment.

They can’t wait to meet you.

They are also the area’s newest location for the PAMSP Basic & Advanced Rider courses.

BAER SPORT CENTER330 Grandview AvenueHonesdale, PA 18431

1-800-BAER-INC

570-253-2000

www.baer-inc.com

570-253-2000

BAER@BAER-INC.COM

330 Grandview Ave, Honesdale, PA

The 35 American Foods Foreigners Find Weird

1. Hot dogs2. Pb & jelly sandwich3. Chicken and waffles

4. Pumpkin pie5. Sloppy Joes

6. Cheeseburgers7. Spam

8. Fried Twinkies9. Biscuits and gravy

10. Peanut butter11. Bacon and eggs

12. Pasta and broccoli13. Soft bread

14. Red velvet cake15. Mayonnaise

16. Grits17. Cheez whiz

18. Maple bacon19. Marshmallow Fluff

20. Corn dogs21. Velveeta

22. Rocky Mountain Oysters23. Frito pie

24. French fries25. Bologna26. Smores

27. Ketchup28. Pickled eggs

29. Ranch dressing30. Chili cheese dogs

31. Fried foods in general32. Jello

33. Pigs feet34. Pickles

35. Our pizza

This list is not intended to be a serious list. The was an online poll that was asking people around the world what foods that can be commonly found in America did they

find the weirdest.

Hidden Treasure

Hat Trick Hockey strives to get their customers informed about the latest products. They will find the right gear to suit your level of play. And because you can’t try anything out Online, they will

take the time to thoroughly help FIT each piece of equipment.

They have evolved into what they are today, starting out modestly. They have found a need to provide and share their

experience, whether to folks just getting started out, or to those players, skaters, and parents that have been involved for many

years themselves.

They continue this personal-touch philosophy in their local retail shop today. They want customers to feel at home and know they can get trustworthy advice on Custom Orders and the lower cost alternative of beginning with User gear. Many more Options are

always available, even Loaners, Rentals, Trades and consignments......

As experienced Skaters, Players, Refs, Coaches, and Organizers of Ice Sports, they love to share their knowledge and offer

valuable advice to anyone that is willing to come ask questions.

Stop by the convenient Pittston Rink Pro Shop location... EZ access, 1.4 Miles off Exit 175A / Interstate 81 & Rt 315

Always Open inside of Revolution Ice Centre 12 Old Boston Rd in Pittston, PA (570)-602-ICE1

Get Skates with us and get Fit, get Service, get FREE Sharpenings, get FREE Heat Molding/Compression Fit , get CREDIT off for old skates, get in the

Game!

The Wayne Library Alliance

WATT’S New from PPL

Your home energy and your personal informa-

tion have something in common: You don’t want either one leaking

undetected to the outside world.

October is a good time

February RAD Column

It’s a winter scenario everyone hopes to avoid.

The snow is piling up, the wind is blowing … and all of a sudden, the lights go out. What do you do next?

We don’t like bad-weather outages any more than our customers do, and we’ve prepared for these conditions by investing extensively to keep the lights on all year ‘round.

(You might have seen our announcement a few weeks ago that our investments in tree trimming, new technology and upgraded lines prevented about 410,000 outages last year. To us, that’s just a start.)

Still, severe weather – like high winds, ice, or heavy, wet snow -- can cause outages even on a strong delivery network. So what can you do to prepare?

Here are some steps to follow before a storm:

Prepare an emergency kit with items like a flashlight and batteries; bottled water; canned food (and a hand-operated can opener); pet food; and medications you rely on. If you already have an emergency kit,

check the items to be sure they are not nearing their use-by dates, and replace them if necessary.

Charge your personal electronic devices in advance if you know a storm is coming.

Go to pplelectric.com/alerts and set your PPL outage alerts to your preferred setting. You can receive updates on restoration progress through text message, email, phone or any combination. And, you can set “quiet”

times when you don’t want to receive updates, if you choose.

If you rely on electric-powered medical equipment, have a backup plan – such as arranging for a friend or relative to pick you up. While we respond to storms as quickly and safely as we can, we can’t guarantee a

specific restoration time for your home after a major storm.

And, here are some useful tips to remember after the storm passes:

Stay away from downed power lines and always assume any downed line is energized. Keep pets and kids away from lines as well. Please immediately report downed lines by calling 1-800-342-5775 (DIAL-PPL).

Also, if you have an outage, please be sure to report it. Don’t assume a neighbor has done so.

Never run a generator indoors or in a space where fumes can accumulate.

For safety, use flashlights for light if needed, rather than candles. If you do use candles, handle them carefully and do not leave them unattended.

When shoveling out, please try not to pile snow on top of the green transformer boxes that may be in your neighborhood or any other electrical equipment.

We’ll continue to work to prevent outages. And, as always, when they do occur, we’ll respond as quickly and safely as we can. The tips above can make the time until the lights come back on pass more smoothly.

50 State Fish

Alabama - Largemouth Bass - Fighting TarponAlaska - King Salmon

Arizona - Apache TroutArkansas - Golden Trout

California - GaribaldiColorado - Greenback Cutthroat Trout

Connecticut - American ShadDelaware - Weakfish

Florida - Florida Largemouth Bass - Atlantic SailfishGeorgia - Largemouth Bass

Hawaii - Humuhumunukunukuapau’aIdaho - Cutthroat Trout

Illinois - BluegillIndiana - Largemouth Bass

Iowa - Channel CatfishKansas - Channel Catfish

Kentucky - Kentucky Spotted BassLouisiana - White CrappieMaine - Atlantic Salmon

Maryland - Rockfish (striped bass)Massachusetts - Cod

Michigan - Brook TroutMinnesota - Walleye

Mississippi -Largemouth BassMissouri - Channel Catfish - Paddlefish

Montona - Cutthroat TroutNebraska - Channel Catfish

Nevada - Lahontan Cutthroat TroutNew Hampshire - Brook Trout - Striped Bass

New Jersey - Brook TroutNew Mexico - Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout

New York - Brook Ttrout - Striped BassNorth Carolina - Channel Bass - Southern Appalachian Brook Trout

North Dakota - Northern pikeOhio - None recognizedOklahoma - White Bass

Oregon - Chinook SalmonPennsylvania - Brook TroutRhode Island - Striped Bass

South Carolina - Striped BassSouth Dakota - Walleye

Tennessee - Largemouth Bass - Channel CatfishTexas - Guadalupe Bass

Utah - Bonnevill Cutthroat TroutVermont - Brook Trout - Walleye

Virginia - Brook Trout - Striped BassWashington - Steelhead Trout

West Virginia - West Virginia Golden Brook TroutWisconsin- Muskellunge

Wyoming - Cutthroat Trout

Looking for Something To Do?

February 5 - February 28Crystal Cabin Fever - Thursday - Monday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

February 12RUNA - The Cooperage - 7:30 pm

Straight from the Heart - Hawley United Methodist Church - 7:00 pm to February 14 at 5:00 pmFebruary 13

Eagle Watch Bus Tour-Upper Delaware Visitor Center-10:00 am - 1:00 pmFebruary 14

Yarnslingers: What About Love? - The Cooperage - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmFebruary 17

Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - The Cooperage - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmFebruary 18

Game Night - The Cooperage - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFebruary 20

The Main Street Farmers’ Market - The Cooperage - 11:00 am - 1:00 pmSloan Wainwright presents RiverFolk Concerts - The Cooperage - 7:00 pm

Indoor Yard Sale - Ladore Camp-The Pavilion - 10:00 am - 3:00 pmFebruary 23

DIY: Sausage Making - The Cooperage - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFebruary 24

NEW! Karaoke at The Cooperage - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmFebruary 25

Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film - The Cooperage - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmFebruary 28

Karaoke at The Cooperage - For Kids! - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For Immediate Release:February 12, 2016

Contact: Debbie Gillette, Executive DirectorEmail: chamber@northernpoconoschamber.com

Phone: 570-253-1960

List Your Wayne County Business and Events for Free!

Wayne County, Pennsylvania: The Wayne County Commissioners in conjunction with the Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee invites tourism related businesses to take advantage of a free listing and submit information, including events

and activities for site promotion on www.visitwaynecounty.com This service is FREE and serves as a beneficial resource. Its purpose is to assist in acquainting visitors and residents with Wayne County lodging, attractions, dining, shopping, and recreation and more, PLUS publicize local events and activities. Taking advantage of this service is quick and easy. Email info@visitwaynecounty.com with the request to be registered.

An individual business access code will be provided with instructions to proceed with your free listing, and, if you submit an event it will be posted to the website.

In addition to business and tourism promotion, The Chambers’ ongoing interests focus on the prosperous growth of Wayne and Pike Counties and beyond, in helping to maintain the quality of environment that is so attractive to visitors and resi-

dents. Please call 570-253-1960 or email chamber@northernpconoschamber.com for chamber member information and so much more.

Member 2 MemberThe Member 2 Member Discount Program encourages our members to save money and help support our local

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Jack Williams Tire & Auto Service Centers - Oil Change and Filter and Courtesy check (on most passenger cars and light trucks up to 5 quarts of oil and new filter)

Apple Day Spa & Hair Restoration Salon - 20% off any first time service (one service per visit, max discount $20)

Family First Vision Center - 10% off glasses (restrictions apply)Lighthouse Harbor Marina - 10% discount on retail priced items and activities.

Honesdale Eye Center - Complete pair of eyeglasses (frame and lenses) with discount of 20% off.Northeast Accessibility, LLC - 10% discount off Stair Lift or Wheelchair lift installation - 10% off any

custom ramping solutionsSohn Social Media Solutions - 50% discount on first Social Media Training Session or consultation.

Ben Rinker Electrical Contracting - $500 off complete whole house automatic generator systemAmerican Red Cross - Free Fire Safety & Ready Preparedness information Pocono Construction Management - Member Discount varies per project

Ostrander Design - $100 Discount on New House or Commercial Plans, $50 Discount on addition plans.Red Maples Golf Course - $1.00 off per person, not valid with other discounts or on Holidays.

Past Impressions-15% off any ONE item over $15-excludes sale or discounted items & consigned clothes.Mobile Pro Cleaners & Tuxedos-15% off all dry cleaning plus free pickup and delivery!

Eva’s Play Pups Countryside Dog Camp - 10% off of day care or boarding Fee. *Woodforest National Bank - Free Debit Card

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