Pike County AAA Newsletter March 2016

MARCH 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2—Director’s Desk
Page 3—Volunteers Needed
Page 4— Scam Alert
Pages 5/6—Activities
Page 7—Luncheon Menu
Pages 8/9—Events/Speakers
Page 10 –Contact Us & Other Info
Entrees at a Glance
03/01 Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy
03/02 Chili Con Carne over rice
03/03 Swedish Meatballs, whole wheat pasta
03/04 Alaskan Pollock, Scalloped potatoes
03/07 Lemon Chicken Breast, Herbed Rice
03/08 Chicken Nuggets, Potatoes O’Brien
03/09 Stuffed Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes
03/10 BBQ Chicken, Buttered Noodles
03/11 Stuffed Shells w/ Tomato Sauce
03/14 Beef Stroganoff, Pasta
03/15 Chicken Vegetable Stew on Biscuit
03/16 Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice
03/17 Corned Beef & Cabbage & Potatoes
03/18 Ham & Cabbage & Potatoes
03/21 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes
03/22 Italian Meatballs, Pasta
03/23 Stuffed Chicken Breast
03/24 Ital Sausage, Pepper, Onion Hoagie
03/28 Chili Burger on Bun, Mixed Veg
03/29 Meatloaf, Gravy, Parsley Potatoes
03/30 Macaroni & Cheese with Ham
03/31 Chicken Cordon Blue
SALAD BAR—Thurs. & Fri.
MAY 7th
Vendor and Craft Sale at the
Pike County Area Agency on
Aging 10-3 on Route 739,
Blooming Grove. Inside and
Outside locations. Check out
www.pikeaaa.org for updates
or email:
[email protected]. Portion
of proceeds benefit Pike
County Seniors (60+).
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
***Please be advised that between March
7th and March 31st there will be limited
transportation services.***
If you have any appointments scheduled within this
time frame, please reschedule to the end of March
or the beginning of April.
All senior center trips will continue as scheduled.
———————————————————————***Please READ YOUR FUEL BILL!***
Check for hidden fees such as Special Trip, Pump
Out, Reconnect, Meter Fee, Block Fees. ***Don’t be
fooled*** Question anything that you are unsure of
or looks suspicious.
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SCAM ALERT !!!
Please be careful. A fellow consumer received a telephone
call from 570-365-2361 stating; “you recently applied for
Social Security Disability!” The consumer responded “I
never did that”, and the caller hung up. Never, ever give
out your personal information if you did not initiate the
phone call.
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FUTURE EVENTS
May 5th-Senior Games
May 6th-Volunteer Lunch
May 7th-Pike County AAA Craft Fair At Blooming Grove
May 17th-Eye Glass Clinic call 1-800-901-1912 to schedule
an appointment
AARP Driver Safety Classes to be held at Blooming Grove
on June 1st-4 hours Sept 20th & 21st-8 hours
Oct 19th-4 hours. All classes start at 1:30.
March 3rd purchase your pet license at
Blooming Grove at 11:00am
You MUST register for the Shingles Vaccine. Please call the PA
Dept. of Health at 1-570-296-6512.
March 4th at Milford Library 10:00 to 12:00
March 8th at Dingmans Senior Center 10:00 to 12:00
March 23rd at Laxawaxen 10:00 to 12:00
March Greetings,
So many wonderful things happen in March, besides that Easter is early this year and falls on the 27th, and St .Patty’s
Day is the 17th, it is also Nutrition Month!!! Registered Dietitian Day is March 9th. See below for more info on our
activities for the month.
This year as strange as the budget process has been this year, we are able to provide some additional programs for
our Pike County consumers. We now are working with Counselors in the area to provide some mobile visits and head
up our grief support group. Isolation and loneliness are huge areas we battle in our community. If you or someone
you know is in need of these services, please don’t hesitate to call. This year, we are also offering Home Support for
homes to help eliminate falls and accidents in the home. Depending on eligibility, these programs may require a
home visit and a level of care assessment to be able to participate in them.
Our Federal budget for the coming year appears to have some positive news: Administration for Community Living
(ACL), HHS “…..ACL fared relatively well in this year’s budget, with a nearly $2.1 billion proposed budget that reflects
both discretionary and mandatory investments in core Older Americans Act programs”. These funds are directly
coming to the States for our Title III funding of nutrition, protective services, and other vital programs we provide
here in Pike. Good news! Please thank our legislators at the federal level for supporting Older Americans Act Programs.
This issue is our new newsletter editor’s first edition. Give Kathy your feedback or better yet, send her some subjects
you would like us to dive into. She can be reached at [email protected]. She and Linda found much on Scams
this month, unfortunately scammers work faster and harder than authorities can keep up. REMEMBER this simple
anagram; SCAM = STINGY, CHECK, ASK, MAINTAIN.
Healthy Steps is coming again, if you haven’t participated, this program has been proven to reduce falls, help with
compliance for mediation and Dr. visits, and promoted positive changes in health and wellness.
See page 8 for details.
Nutrition:
For National Nutrition Month, The Academy Offers Advice on Reducing Sugar, Sodium and Saturated
Fats to 'Savor the Flavor of Eating Right'
We will be providing information on much of these subjects throughout the month of March. You will be
surprised what you learn about what is in some of the common foods you consume.
MARCH FOR MEALS Our Home delivered meals program provides over 175 people hot, tasty, nutritious
meals to their door each week. That becomes 45,500 meals per year. With just the food service provider costs
that equals $218,400. Last year we took in less than $14,000 in donations. Funding for this program is
limited with Pike receiving less than $24,000 per year from the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (USDA
funds) This is $2,000 less than 2015 fiscal year. So the program is carved out of the remaining Lottery funds
we have and the County support.
Join us this year as we shed some light on this program. Our nutrition volunteers and drivers are fabulous.
They know how important it is to get out in all types of weather for their Meal consumers. Sometimes the
only visitor folks have all day, or even all WEEK! So the campaign kick off is March 2nd and will go all
month. We are hoping to increase volunteer involvement, donations, and hopefully increase the days we are
able to deliver in some regions.
We will be having some local celebrities out helping us “deliver”. Look for raffles, and our festivities in the
coming weeks in the newspaper and on the TV. If you would like to get involved or make a donation, contact
me at [email protected]. Or call Sue at 570-775-5550 ext. 1303.
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AARP trained Tax Preparers will be at Blooming Grove and
Matamoras Boro Hall for tax payer assistance for those with low to
middle income, with special attention to those age 60 or older.
This will be by appointment ONLY. Business preparation is by
CEZ form ONLY. Please take note of what to bring when you
come: *Copy of last year’s income tax returns if you have them
* W-2 forms for each employer
* SSA-1099 form if paid Social Security
* All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.)
* 1099-MISC showing any miscellaneous income
* 1099-R form if you receive a pension or an annuity
* All forms indicating federal income tax paid
* Bank documentation relevant to mortgage debt forgiveness
* Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID/
Social Security numbers)
* All receipts or cancelled checks if itemizing deductions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our Agency is always looking out for Pike County Residents who would
be gracious enough to partner their time and talents with our agency to
make the world a better place for our Seniors. It could be as much or as little as you like (it’s your time and talent!). If you are interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lana Romeo: 570-775-5550 ext. 1317.
Did you know in 2016, the annual deductible for Medicare Part B is $166.00 and
the annual deductible for Medicare Part A is $1,288.00?
More information about Medicare can be obtained from your local Pike County
APPRISE Coordinator at (570) 775-5550 ext. 1313.
APPRISE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program – counseling
people with Medicare in Pennsylvania.
LIHEAP: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low income people pay their
heating bills through energy assistance grants. To receive help as a renter or owner, you don’t
have to be on public assistance or have an unpaid heating bill. Additional money is available
for emergency situations where you may be in jeopardy of losing your heat. Apply online at
http://www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/heating assistanceliheap or call 1-866-857-7095. Pick up application at you local county assistance office. Copies are at our Blooming Grove location also.
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**ALERT**ALERT**ALERT**ALERT**ALERT**ALERT**
AARP has recently provided information about a new Social Security Scam. According to the report, emails are being sent with the subject line, “Get Protected.” The
body of the email contains information about the Social Security Administration offering new features to help taxpayers protect their personal information and identities. This is a scam that the Federal Trade Commission recently discovered.
Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone steals personal information that could be used to
falsely apply for credit or for government benefits. Here are three common ways con
artists steal your identity.
Phishing
Someone contacts you via email and says there is some problem with your bank account and you need to verify the account with a Social Security Number, bank routing number or birth date.
Stealing mail and sensitive documents
Personal information is taken from your trash, your office or from social media websites and used to steal your identity.
Bogus Job Opportunities
Con artists post bogus job offers on various employment websites. The scammer
may use or sell your personal information provided in the job application.
Gold Coin Scam
You hear an ad on the radio that describes how the world economy is shaky and the
only thing you can really rely on during periods of economic uncertainty is precious
metals. You call a toll-free number and are pitched on buying gold and silver coins
that will undoubtedly go up significantly in value. What you are not told is that the
coins are being sold at a 300-500% mark up and you will lose money the minute you
buy them.
Free Lunch
The scammer invites a hundred people to a seminar, where he or she presents an unbeatable investment opportunity. You must sign up right then and there. You can’t
sign up later because he or she is leaving town in two hours, and so will your money.
Oil and Gas Scams
Someone calls and tells you they are drilling for oil off the Gulf Coast or in Mississippi, and they have this great new technology that allows them to find oil where no one
else has ever been able to drill. Ask if the caller is a registered broker and if the investment is registered with the state or the SEC. If not, don’t invest.
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AARP has recently provided information about a new Social Security Scam. According to the report, emails are being sent with the subject line, “Get Protected.” The body of the email contains
information about the Social Security Administration offering new features to help taxpayers protect their personal information and identities. This is a scam that the Federal Trade Commission
recently discovered.
Fraud Fighter Call Center 1-877-908-3360
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MARCH 2016 Dingmans's Center 9am — 2pm
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Thursday
2 CLOSED
3 CLOSED
Shopping
Friday
4 BP/Glucose
Bingo, Cards Games
9 CLOSED
10 CLOSED
Shopping
11 Bingo, Cards
Games
15 Games & Cards
Yoga w/ Lori 10:30 tentative
16 CLOSED
17 CLOSED
Shopping
18 Bingo, Cards
Games
22 Games & Cards
Yoga w/ Lori 10:30 tentative
23 CLOSED
24 CLOSED
Shopping
25 CLOSED
30 CLOSED
31 CLOSED
Shopping
1 Games & Cards
Yoga w/ Lori 10:30 tentative
HAT DAY
7 Closed
Medical Transport
8 Games & Cards
I & A 10—12
Yoga w/ Lori 10:30 tentative
Shingles Vaccine 10-12
14 Closed
Medical Transport
21 Closed
Medical Transport
Nutrition In-Service with Robin
28 Closed
Medical Transport
29 Games & Cards
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
MARCH 2016 Lackawaxen / Shohola Township 9:30am—2pm
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Exercise with Lana @ 12:30
Lunch
Cards & Games
Exercise
Lunch
Medical Transport
I & A every 2nd Wed 10—12
BP / Glucose (3rd Wednesday of month)
3/9 HAT DAY
3/23 Shingles Vaccine 10-12
3/23 Nutrition In-Service with Robin
3/30 Birthdays & Easter Bonnet Day
Cards & Games & Bingo
Exercise with Annette
Lunch
MARCH 2016 Milford Library Senior Center
Lunch
reservations
at the
Milford Center are necessary. If
you wish to
make them.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cards & Games
Lunch
Yoga with Lori @ 10:30 tentative
EVERY FRIDAY
Bingo 10:30 Cards & Games
Lunch
Exercise with Lana @ 12 noon
I&A Every 2nd Friday of Month
3/4 HAT DAY & Shingles Vaccine 10-12
3/11 Blood Pressure 10:30-11:30 &
Steal A Gift as well as Nutrition In-Service
with Robin
3/18 St. Patrick’s Day Party & BIRTHDAYS
Call the Pike
County Area
Agency on
Aging at 570775-5550 or
570-832-1929
and leave a
message
Center Hours: Wednesdays 9am—2pm and Fridays 10am—3pm
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MARCH 2016 Blooming Grove Activities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1 Arts & Crafts
2 Cards Dominoes,
Rummikube
Exercise w/ Lana
Tai Chi 10:30
Wii bowling practice
Thursday
3 Blood Pressure
Bingo
Exercise w/ Lana
Friday
4 Arts & Crafts
Cards
Purchase Pet License
Arts, Crafts & Bingo
Wii bowling practice
HAT DAY
7 Medical Transport
Hemlock Ladies
8 BIGGER SHOPPING
Dingman’s
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Tai Chi 10:30
9 BIGGER SHOPPING
Milford & Matamoras
Cards Dominoes,
Rummikube
Wii bowling practice
Advisory Council Mtg
12:30
14 Medical Transport 15 VA Rep @ 9 am
Arts & Crafts
Monday’s Angels
Alzheimer Support
Exercise w/ Lana
Tai Chi 10:30
22 Arts & Crafts
16 Cards, Dominoes,
Rummikube
Grief Support @ 10:30
29 Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Ombudsman Mtg 1:30
Tai Chi 10:30
30 Cards, Dominoes,
Rummikube
Wii bowling practice
Easter Bonnet Day
17 Bingo
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Exercise w/Lana
18
Arts & Crafts
Cards
24 Bingo
Exercise w/Lana
25 CLOSED
Arts, Crafts & Bingo
Wii bowling practice
Wii bowling practice
28 Medical Transport
Exercise w/ Lana
Arts, Crafts & Bingo
Arts, Crafts & Bingo
Wii bowling practice
23 Cards, Dominoes,
Rummikube
Exercise w/ Lana
Tai Chi 10:30
11 Arts & Crafts
Cards
Wii bowling practice
Wii bowling practice
21 Medical Transport
10 BIGGER SHOPPING
Promise Land & Shohola
31 Exercise w/ Lana
Arts, Crafts & Bingo
Wii bowling practice
Birthdays
Seniors Are Our First Priority
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MARCH 2016 Menu
MONDAY
7
Craberry Juice
Lemon Chicken
Breast
Herbed Rice
Peas & Onions
Wheat Bread
Apple Sauce
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
2
Beef Barley
Soup/Crax
Roast Turkey/
Stuffing Mashed
Potatoes
Gravy
Succotash
Peaches
8
Tossed Salad
Broccoli & Chick
Pea Salad
Chicken Nuggets
Potatoes O’Brien
Broccoli medley
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
14
15
Chicken Noodle
Soup / Wheat Crax
Beef Stroganoff
Pasta
Glazed Carrots
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice
Chicken Vegetable
Stew On A Biscuit
Parsley Potatoes
Yogurt Cup
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22
Salad Bar Days
THURSDAY
3
Lentil Soup
Swedish Meatballs
Tomato Chili Con
w/ Whole Wheat
Carne over Rice
Pasta
Corn & Red Peppers
Spinach
Corn Muffin
Fresh Fruit
9
Three Bean Salad
Stuffed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Rye Bread
Ambrosia
16
10
4
Red Cabbage Salad
Alaskan Pollock
Scalloped Potatoes
Carrots
Dinner Roll
Mandarin Oranges
11
Southwest Corn
Orange Juice
Chowder/Crax
Stuffed Shells w/
BBQ Chicken
Tomato Sauce
Buttered Noodles
Italian Green Beans
Corn & Red Peppers
Italian bread
Wheat Bread
Graham Crackers
Pears
17
Split Pea Soup
Mandarin Salad
Corned Beef
Sweet & Sour
& cabbage
Chicken with Rice
& potatoes
Stir Fry Vegetables
Carrots
Rye
Bread
Wheat Bread
Leprechaun
Surprise
Pineapples
23
FRIDAY
18
Waldorf Salad
Ham & Cabbage
& potatoes
Green Beans
Irish Soda Bread
Green Jello
24
25
Three Bean Salad Tomato Orzo Soup/
Tossed Salad
Salisbury Steak
Wheat Crax
Stuffed Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Italian Meatballs
Breast
Gravy
Pasta
Herbed Rice Medley
Zucchini & Tomatoes
Tomato Sauce
Brussel Sprouts
Wheat Bread
Cauliflower Medley
Chocolate Cake
Fresh Fruit
Granola Bar
Black Bean /Corn
Salad
Italian Sausage
Peppers /Onions
Hoagie
Potatoes O’Brien
Ice Cream
CLOSED
28
29
30
Cottage Cheese &
Minestrone Soup
Carrot Salad
Fruit
W/Wheat Crax
Meatloaf & Gravy
Macaroni & Cheese
Chili Burger on Bun
Parsley Potatoes
with Ham
Scalloped Potatoes
Succotash
String Beans
Mixed Vegetable
Rye Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Vanilla Pudding
Fresh
Fruit
Chocolate Pudding
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March 13th
Daylight
Savings
Time
Begins
Cucumber Salad
Chicken
Cordon Bleu
Confetti Rice
Peas & Onions
Fruited Jell-O
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EVENTS and PROGRAMS
Do you live in the Greentown area & need assistance
with your shopping? If you live in the Greentown Area
& are unable to shop there are a few supermarkets that
will deliver to you.
1. Lake Region IGA—570-226–6000 (you must order
between 8 am & 10 pm on Tuesdays. They deliver same
day. There is a $1 charge per mile each way for delivery.
2. Dutch’s Market—570—676-3373 (No Weekend
Delivery—but require 24 hr. notice when ordering on
other days $10 delivery charge)
3. Dave’s Super Duper- 570-251-9530 – They do not
deliver too far from store. Call them for details.
4. Computer savvy? Shoprite delivers
($5 internet fee & $6.95 delivery fee) shop at
www.shoprite.com
PIKE COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Keep NEPA Warm
Celtic Hospice & Home Health are
collecting scarves to distribute to
those in need. Scarves will be
distributed as they come in. New,
used, handmade, or commercially
made, all scarf donations are
welcome. Look for a flyer and
donation box in local businesses.
Call Marty Carr for questions.
570-242-8691 or email
[email protected]
PRESENTS HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION
Please join us for a healthier way of life.
A FREE EXERCISE CLASS FOR SENIORS
Healthy Steps in Motion is an exercise program that incorporates warm-up, balance,
weight resistance, strength training and cool down segments, as its program foundation.
HSIM was designed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and is offered to older
adults at NO COST. It promotes regular physical activity, which provides many benefits
for older adults. Research has shown that older adults who practice weight resistance
training, improve their balance and coordination which may decrease their risk for falls.
Exercise can also reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers, increase
bone density, strengthen the heart and lungs, reduce stress and boost energy levels.
Every Tuesday and Thursday ; March 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th,
22nd & 24th at the Blooming Grove Senior Center, 150 Pike County Blvd, Hawley, PA
18428 from 12 to 1:00 pm
Let’s have fun and make new friends.
Remember the class is free!!
Call Lana to register: 570-775-5550
Ext: 1317
Regular exercise helps control blood pressure, bodyweight , and cholesterol levels. It reduces the risks of
hardening of the arteries, heart attack, and stroke. What’s more, exercise strengthens muscles, tendons,
ligaments, and bones to help fight osteoporosis. Keeping your body strong and limber reduces the risk of
injury and allows you to continue to enjoy the kinds of activities you’ve enjoyed your entire life. Staying
healthy will help you maintain your independence.
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LACKAWAXEN PAJAMA DAY
LACKAWAXEN BELATED B’DAYS
Hella, Sonny, Lenore, Edith & Astrid
Sonny & Hella
MILFORD PAJAMA DAY
Andrea D Dio, a local attorney who
provided an in-service on Elder Law
to our staff and consumers.
Helmit, Maria, Lana, John, Ruth, Jean, Sabrina, Carmen, Eida, Geneviene,
Grace, Velma & Edward
Pike County Area
Agency on Aging
150 Pike County Blvd.
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REGISTRY
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stop those nagging calls
from solicitors you can
place your phone number
on the Do Not call
registry either by calling:
1-888-382-1222 or go on
line to: www.donotcall.gov
Senior Law Center
Senior Law Center protects the legal
rights & interests of Seniors in Pennsylvania through legal services, referral services and advocacy. Call the
Senior Law helpline if you need
assistance at: 877-727-7529
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www.pikeaaa.org
Where to Find Information About the Medicare Plans Available in your County:
* Medicare & You 2016 Handbook
* www.medicare.gov Call APPRISE at: 1-800-783-7067
* Call Medicare at: 1-800-633-4227 (Phone) or 1-877-486-2048 (TTY)
* Or call us at: 570-775-5550 for an appointment to assist you
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
Executive Director - Robin S. LoDolce - email: [email protected]
Waiver Supervisor— Rene Bernatzky
Nutrition Site Managers- Cherie Ann Bland, Lea Langer, Jean Imperiale
Activity & Program Director & Prime Time Health Coordinator - Lana Romeo
Blooming Grove Center 150 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, PA 18428
(Phone 570-775-5550 or 1-800-233-8911 Fax: 570-775-5558)
Office / Center: Monday through Friday - 8am to 4pm
Dingmans Center American Legion 851 107 Ball Park Rd, Dingmans Ferry PA 18328
570-828-7812—Tuesday & Friday 9am to 3pm
Lackawaxen/Shohola Township Center, Lackawaxen Fire Dept., Beisel Beck Rd. & Rte. 590,
Lackawaxen, PA 18435. Monday & Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 2pm (Phone-570-685-7808)
Milford Center—Pike County Library, 119 E. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337— Wednesdays & Fridays
10 am to 3 pm—(Phone: 570-832-1929)
Advisory Council
Chairperson: *Patricia Crane * Steven R. Guccini, Commissioner Representative * Doris Bannon * Charlotte Bell *
*Jeanne Carlstedt * Jacqueline Edicicco * Georgiana Ehrlich * George Kanfer* Marianne McMillin *
Ethel Musselwhite * Joe Shevlin * Catherine Steele * Rita Tepperman * Eileen Arenson * Sue Siska *
Pike County Commissioners - Richard A. Caridi * Matt Osterberg* Steven R. Guccini*
Pike County Transportation Hours 7:30am—4:00pm Phone 570-296-3408 Fax 570-296-3409
Toll Free: 1-866-681-4947
Disclaimer: All information contained herein, is made available as an information service only. The information contained in this publication is not intended to replace official versions of that information. Although every reasonable effort is made to assure accuracy, the information presented without
warranty, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness.