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....to the Carbon Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees which is comprised of 278 retired members who were employed at one of five following school districts: Jim Thorpe Area, Lehighton Area, Palmerton Area, Panther Valley Area, Weatherly Area, plus the Carbon County Career and Technical Institute and the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21; or the retirees are Carbon County residents who were employed by public school districts outside of the Carbon County area.

Carbon Chapter joins with Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Schuylkill Chapters to make up Region 2 of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Our members are former school teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, secretaries, aides, cafeteria workers, bookkeepers, business managers, bus drivers and maintenance staff.

Carbon Chapter of PASR is meeting the needs of former co-workers and friends, raising money for scholarships, visiting members in nursing homes, doing volunteer work in the community, and lobbying state legislators on issues of importance to school retirees.

If you are not a member of Carbon chapter or of our state association, won't you please join us?

We are waiting for you!

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

In January we will have our breakfast on the 11th at the Beacon 443 in Lehighton at 8:30 A.M. On the 24th we will be playing pinochle, however, it will not be at the Beacon 443 Diner. It was decided for at least the upcoming winter months to meet at one of our homes. If, you are planning to come, please let me know & I will tell you where we are playing. That way I also will have an idea of how many are coming.

2012 will be an exciting year in PASR as we are celebrating our 75th year! Reserve April 26th on your calendar as that will be the day of our "BIG" celebration in Carbon County. Let's make it a BIG success.

Marjorie K. Balliet

President 610-377-4740

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

A warm welcome to our newest members:

Jane Engler, Linda Hahn, Nancy Jones, Carol Peruso and Louisa Sarge.

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HONORING MAZIE ZIEGLER

Mazie Ziegler is an amazing woman, who at 98, is still the feisty, independent woman she always was. She is still able to live alone, and with the help of a walker, gets around fairly well in her home.

Her mind is very sharp and so she remembers her many trips to different parts of the world and now lives with the memories.

Many of our members who had Miss Ziegler as their librarian at Lehighton High School remember the trips she organized to NY City or Washington, D.C. Probably for many it was their first venture to one of those cities.

We wish Mazie many more happy years!

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During the recent fall general membership meeting of Carbon Chapter of PASR (Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees), five Carbon County teachers received educational support grants. The dinner meeting was held at Mahoning Valley Country Club.

Educational Support Committee Chair Jill DeLong presented Jim Thorpe Area School District teachers Jodi Damian and Deborah Enterline with their grant to help fund the new behavior reinforcement program. Cory Hartsell of Lehighton Area School District will use his grant to purchase a flip video camera for a class that is taught entirely with technology.

Palmerton Area School District teacher Stacey Olewine will buy a classroom set of novels for literature circles. In order to set individual goals for each student, Bobbi Sisock of Panther Valley School District will obtain pedometers for her health and physical education classes.

Recognized for their service and commitment to quality education, Elizabeth Schlecht and Hal Resh of Carbon Career & Technical Institute received the prestigious PASR Lauretta Woodson Award. Dr. Woodson was a long-time English teacher in Eddystone School District and later an instructor and assistant professor at Temple University. After retiring in 1984, Dr. Woodson joined PASR and rose through the ranks of the organization, playing an instrumental role in helping PASR to become what it is today. Upon her passing, she bequeathed a sum of money to PASR to be used for support of public education. The purpose of the Lauretta Woodson Recognition Program is to honor one teacher and one support professional for doing an outstanding job within a district or school.

Member Charles Uhler was honored as Carbon Chapter of PASR Volunteer of the Year for his numerous hours of service to the community. Community Service Chair Janet Hall pointed out how Uhler uses his classroom skills and knowledge "to bring the world of dinosaurs to life, smash stereotypes of the Madagascar cockroach, and shed myths about snakes for both young and old alike" at the Discovery Center at DaVinci Science Center in Allentown. Hall added, "Charles is a busy fellow, as he helps to coach Booster Club wrestling, shares his musical talents with Lehighton Band, and is an active member in his church."

Carbon Chapter of PASR President Marjorie Balliet, said, "We are very happy and honored to be able to present these awards on behalf of our members."

Balliet introduced guest speaker Dr. Louis Sportelli, whose address was entitled "Times Are Changing." Dr. Sportelli, who has been in private practice as a chiropractor in the Palmerton area for the past 48 years, is a well-respected author, lecturer, and leader in his profession. He has lectured extensively on the subject of risk management and communication.

According to Dr. Sportelli, "We are more connected through technology than we are as human beings. We need to make more of an effort to connect on a personal level." He added, "Times are changing."

Carbon Chapter of PASR is comprised of 278 retired members who were employed at one of five school districts in Carbon County – Jim Thorpe Area, Lehighton Area, Palmerton Area, Panther Valley, and Weatherly Area – as well as Carbon Career & Technical Institute and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21. Members may also be Carbon County residents who were employed by public school districts outside of the county.

Carbon Chapter of PASR – along with Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Schuylkill Chapters – comprise Region 2 of PASR. Members are former school teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, secretaries, aides, cafeteria workers, bookkeepers, business managers, bus drivers, and maintenance staff.

MICHAEL A. HEERY/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Carbon Chapter of PASR (Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees) recently recognized individuals who stand out with their commitment to quality education. Seated left to right are Stacey Olewine, Palmerton Area School District; Bobbi Sisock, Panther Valley School District; and Elizabeth Schlecht, Carbon Career & Technical Institute. Standing left to right are Cory Hartsell, Lehighton Area School District; Jodi Damian, Jim Thorpe Area School District; Hal Resh, Carbon Career & Technical Institute; and Jill DeLong, Carbon Chapter of PASR Educational Support Committee Chair.

For more information about Carbon Chapter of PASR, visit www.orgsites.com/pa/carbon-county-pasr/.

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Holiday Toy Wrapping Event at Indiantown Gap"

Chapters in Region 2 met for a "PASR DAY" on Wednesday, December 14th, and participated in the Holiday Toy Wrapping event for Pennsylvania's Youngest Warriors.

Carbon members carpooled to Indiantown Gap and participated in the event for the entire day.

Everyone felt good about the day to brighten some child's Christmas. An added bonus was meeting some great folks from the other chapters of Region 2.

Carbon Community Service Chair
Janet Hall

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PSERS Foundations for the Future Retirement Seminars for Carbon County are listed below.

All are scheduled for Jim Thorpe High School.

1) March 8, 2012 @ 4:30 PM
2) August 9, 2012 @ 11:00 AM
3) November 7, 2012 @ 4:30 PM

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