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AN MCBA PUBLICATIONSECOND QUARTER 2015
VOLUME 20 ISSUE 2
AN MCBA PUBLICATIONSECOND QUARTER 2015
VOLUME 20 ISSUE 2
Mission Statement
Race Judicata on the Mark with Community................................5
Law Day & Fairy Tale Trials Sights................................................6
Stroudsburg Native Named 2015 Liberty Bell Award Winner. .11
Support Luncheon Celebrates Staffers........................................14
Monroe County Bar Association Mission.....................................2
President’s Message.........................................................................3
Member Updates.............................................................................8
Pause for Applause..........................................................................9
3rd Quarter Calendar & Event Invites........................................11
Monroe County Bar Foundation Facts.......................................18
Young Lawyers Division Making Their Mark.............................19
SECOND QUARTER 2015 VOLUME 20 ISSUE 2
Cover Photo: Edwin Krawitz sends 2015’s Race Judicata runners off with well wishes May 3
NEWS BRIEFS
UPDATES AN MCBA PUBLICATION
SECOND QUARTER 2015AN MCBA PUBLICATION
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The mission of the Monroe County Bar Association is to maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of the law, to cultivate social interaction among its members and to increase its usefulness in promoting the due administration of justice.
Monroe County Bar Association913 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA [email protected]
My fellow MCBA Members,
It’s hard to believe we are half-way through 2015. As we continue this mile-stone year, the MCBA Board of Directors asks that you join us in the many celebra-tions and events planned.
Our first social on the veranda promises to be a great time. Surrounded by our historic building and a colorful garden, let’s continue enjoying the camaraderie that we have as members of this won-derful Association. Don’t forget to bring your “plus one.”
Immediately prior to the porch social, we have two important items to address. First, at 5:00 P.M. in the Loise Mirandon room, we have our member meeting where we will decide whether to continue the Association’s long-standing support
of legal aid. MCBA has officially been supporting legal aid since 1973 and in keeping with that tradition, we look to support North Penn Legal Services for its upcoming fiscal year. We need your vote! Following the meeting, David Coulter will be on hand to take a group photo of all of our members in attendance at 5:45 P.M. This photograph will be memorial-ized for posterity in the centennial pub-lication. Please join us for all of these activities..
By now we hope you have all received the “Save the Date” cards for the centennial dinner on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Skytop Lodge. To celebrate this monu-mental year, all members and a guest are invited to attend compliments of the Bar Association. The Centennial Committee is planning a fun filled, relaxing evening
from cocktails and open bar to dinner and dancing. Invitations will go out next week. We hope to see you all there!
If you are looking for something to do this summer and fall, we have a bus going to the Iron Pigs game on Sunday, August 2nd, a bus going to NYC on Saturday, September 26th, and a Winery and Brew-ery trip sponsored by the YLD and MCB Foundation on Saturday, October 17th. I hope you take advantage of these oppor-tunities to enjoy pre-planned activities with your families and colleagues. Please take a few minutes to look through our newsletter and watch your emails for ad-ditional information on these and many more happenings in the second half of our centennial year.
President’sMessage
Todd W. Weitzmann
Todd W. Weitzmann, EsquirePresident, MCBA
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Monroe County Bar Foundation 2015 Board of Trustees
William J. ReaserChairman
Thomas V. CasaleTrustee
Tom DirvonasTrustee
Diane DuggerTrustee
Denise MurrayTrustee
Victoria StrunkTrustee
Denise M. BurdgeExecutive Director
RACEJUDICATAPublished May 28,2015 The Journal of the Pocono Plateau Newspapers
Monroe County Bar Association’s Law Day events started in the courthouse Friday, May 1 echoing off into the great outdoors Sun-day May 3. Marking the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the organization held this year’s celebration of the “Great Charter of Liberties” starting with a ceremony honoring people in the community.
Sunday the streets of Stroudsburg were race ready as runners made their mark in the 33rd Annual Race Judicata. MCBA’s efforts in cul-tivating "social interaction among its mem-bers" took center stage with over 70 runners and walkers laced up and raring to go with a few fans on the side lines. Edwin Krawitz had a hand in organizing the run in its early years. Now, the 87 year old Stroudsburg native consistently attends ea-ger to applaud the men, women and children from start to finish.
Sending participants off with a few words of encouragement alongside his son Steve, then he head to the finishline for high fives and hugs knowing 100% of the proceeds were going to a worthy cause, Pocono Greyhound Association.
Board member Suzanne Ewing joined by canines Eddie, Molly, Grace and Rapunzel along with their owners and foster fami-ly volunteers chose to take part in the 5K part of the race leaving the 5 mile trek to the runners.
MCBA Executive Director, Denise Bur-dge called the event, "A great day." She thanked Krawitz for his longtime efforts and emphasized the day's dedication to the late Scott Ewing “And his love for greyhounds and running."
Monroe County Judge Steve Higgins ditched the robe and gavel for laces, in honor of Scott calling him, “A great con-tributor to the running community of Monroe County.” Though Arthur Zulick may have seized first in the race day judg-es category, he joked of no hard feelings for his fellow judicator with sights for more times to shine as MCBA celebrates its centennial anni-versary throughout the year.
And his love for greyhounds and running
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MEMBER UPDATES
Welcome To Our New Members...Rebecca Cantor, EsquireHendrzak & Lloyd3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100Center Valley PA [email protected]
Ryan Liggitt, EsquireLaw Clerk The Honorable Jennifer Harlacher Sibum610 Monroe St., Suite 201Stroudsburg PA 18360570.417.3932
Leo T. White, EsquireLaw Offices of Leo T. White, LLC1220 Valley Forge Rd., Suite 37BPhoenixville PA [email protected]
Member Changes...Nancy Amici, EsquireNew Email: [email protected]
Louis A Margiotti, EsquireLaw Office of Louis A MargiottiNew address:245 George St.Saint Marys, PA 15857814.834.1888
Donald P. Russo, EsquireDonald P Russo, Attorney at LawNew Address:PO Box 3098 Easton PA 18043610.954.8093Fax: 610.861.2643
Ysabel WilliamsLaw Office of Ysabel WilliamsNew Address:804 Main St., Apt 2Stroudsburg PA 18360
Marsh Grier joins MCBA... In April, MCBA welcomed Marsha Grier as the new Journal Coordinator. Marsha comes to us with a diverse background, having worked as an Administrative Coordinator and Futures Client Integration Specialist for Barclay Capital/Lehman Brothers in New York City as well as a Job Coordinator for Sobrinski Painting in Allentown. She obtained in Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.
As Journal Coordinator, Marsha ensures the Monroe Legal Reporter is published weekly, working closely with members, clients and the Pocono Record. Additionally she will handle the bookkeeping functions, including accounts receivable and payable.
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Welcome To Our New Members...Rebecca Cantor, EsquireHendrzak & Lloyd3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100Center Valley PA [email protected]
Ryan Liggitt, EsquireLaw Clerk The Honorable Jennifer Harlacher Sibum610 Monroe St., Suite 201Stroudsburg PA 18360570.417.3932
Leo T. White, EsquireLaw Offices of Leo T. White, LLC1220 Valley Forge Rd., Suite 37BPhoenixville PA [email protected]
President Judge Margherita Patti-Worthington received the PBA President’s Award for the outstanding commitment to and leadership of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges and exceptional efforts to modernize the court.
Michael J. McDonald, McDonald & MacGregor, LLC, received the PBA Special Achievement Award for serving as co-chair of the PBA Membership Development Committee that held a retreat to focus on ways to recruit and retain PBA members.
Three members have been named to the 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List published in the June edition of Phildelphia Magazine. James Swetz of Cramer, Swetz, McManus and Jordan, PC was named to the list for the eighth time. Brandon Re-ish, was added to the list of distinguished attorneys for DUI/criminal defense and is only one of seven in the state to make this category. Brian Jordan, also of Cramer, Swetz, McManus and Jordan, PC was named as a Rising Star for the first time.
PAUsE llAPPlAUsEfor
Published May 28,2015The Pocono Record April 27, 2015
BAR ASSOCIATIONHONORs
STROUDSBURG NATIVE
Monroe County Bar Association recently named Kathryn “Mimi” Mikels this year‘s Liberty Bell Award winner for her dedica-tion to the residents of the region. The Ex-ecutive Director of Monroe County Meals on Wheels will be honored during Law Day Ceremonies set for May 1 at Monroe County Courthouse. Her efforts in stim-ulating a sense of civic responsibility, as well as illustrating a better understanding and greater respect of the law captured the attention of the association.
“Mimi is well known and deeply admired throughout the area,” stated MCBA Exec-utive Director Denise Burdge adding,”As the Bar Association recognizes its own 100 years benefitting the Monroe Coun-
ty community, the board’s attention turned toward this lifelong Stroudsburg native.” She notes many are familiar with Mikels’ work at the non-profit providing two meals a day, five days a week, to over 170 recipients throughout Monroe County.
Swaying attention towards the 275 plus volun-teers she oversees, Mikels says,“It’s the volun-teers that make it all possible.” Starting nearly 30 years ago as a volunteer herself, she shares her knowledge of the organization whose Monroe County Chapter began in 1972, as well as understanding of state and federal reg-ulations.
“My goal was to keep the [MCMOW] board and myself on the right side of the law,” she
laughs confessing, “I’m still overwhelmed, I don’t know what I did to deserve this award.”
Working alongside Mikels over 14 years Linda Raudabaugh explains, “She [Mikels] doesn’t like to boast about things,” adding “She’d rather give recognition to other people.”
Revealing “That’s what tickles me” Mikels con-cludes while many respected officials will be at-tending the 9 a.m. ceremony, it’s the daughters of one particular attorney that capture her heart. as her neighbors ages four through eight excit-edly announced their intentions of joining their friend.
Monroe County Bar Association recently named Kathryn “Mimi” Mikels this year‘s Liberty Bell Award winner for her dedica-tion to the residents of the region. The Ex-ecutive Director of Monroe County Meals on Wheels will be honored during Law Day Ceremonies set for May 1 at Monroe County Courthouse. Her efforts in stim-ulating a sense of civic responsibility, as well as illustrating a better understanding and greater respect of the law captured the attention of the association.
“Mimi is well known and deeply admired throughout the area,” stated MCBA Exec-utive Director Denise Burdge adding,”As the Bar Association recognizes its own 100 years benefitting the Monroe Coun-
ty community, the board’s attention turned toward this lifelong Stroudsburg native.” She notes many are familiar with Mikels’ work at the non-profit providing two meals a day, five days a week, to over 170 recipients throughout Monroe County.
Swaying attention towards the 275 plus volun-teers she oversees, Mikels says,“It’s the volun-teers that make it all possible.” Starting nearly 30 years ago as a volunteer herself, she shares her knowledge of the organization whose Monroe County Chapter began in 1972, as well as understanding of state and federal reg-ulations.
“My goal was to keep the [MCMOW] board and myself on the right side of the law,” she
laughs confessing, “I’m still overwhelmed, I don’t know what I did to deserve this award.”
Working alongside Mikels over 14 years Linda Raudabaugh explains, “She [Mikels] doesn’t like to boast about things,” adding “She’d rather give recognition to other people.”
Revealing “That’s what tickles me” Mikels con-cludes while many respected officials will be at-tending the 9 a.m. ceremony, it’s the daughters of one particular attorney that capture her heart. as her neighbors ages four through eight excit-edly announced their intentions of joining their friend.
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MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS LUNCH AND LEARN
Familiarizing Attorneys with Landlord Tenant Practices of Law:
Encouraging all attorneys to accept landlord tenant cases through North Penn Legal Services
Presented by:
Mark Primrose, Esq. Attorney at Law
Caitlin Humphreys, Esq. North Penn Legal Services
Thursday, July 23, 2015 11:30 am Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 pm Seminar
*Attendees are required to participate in at least one pro bono landlord tenant case from: July 23, 2015 to July 23, 2016*
If you do not wish to participate in at least one case you will be charged $25.00
If you reserve a seat and do not attend or cancel you will be charged $25.00 or the use of the Lunch and Learn Certificate committed
MCBA Center
913 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
**Everyone present for entire seminar will receive 1 substantive CLE credit** Please return this portion along with payment to MCBA BY July 16, 2015
July 23,2015 Lunch and Learn: Familiarizing Attorneys with Landlord Tenant Practices of Law
Must participate in one pro bono landlord tenant case. If you do not wish to participate you will be charged $25.00
If you reserve a seat and do not attend or cancel you will be charged $25.00 or the use of the Lunch and Learn Certificate committed
Name: Attorney ID:
Telephone: Email:
*If you have special dietary requirements, please contact a staff member of the MCBA*
Using a Free Lunch and Learn Certificate will provide a discount of $25
MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION MONROE LEGAL REPORTER
913 MAIN STREET ∙ STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 ∙ MONROEBAR.ORG 570.424.7288
570.424.8234 (FAX)
To: All Pennsylvania Attorneys: Re: Bridge the Gap In recent years, the Disciplinary Board of Pennsylvania has recorded an increasing number of complaints filed against newly admitted attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct which directly relate to the practical aspects of operating a law office. A joint committee of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania designed a program to provide the type of information necessary to smooth the transition from law student to attorney. The result was the Bridge the Gap program intended to give the recent law graduate the “know-how” which is otherwise learned through trial and error. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently approved a rule change requiring newly admitted lawyers to complete the Bridge the Gap program by their first CLE compliance deadline. The Bridge the Gap program consists of the following sections:
Introduction & Communications Practice Management Fiduciary Requirements Overview of PA Supreme Court Disciplinary System Outreach Programs & Resources Qualifies for 4 hours ethics credit
The Monroe County Bar Association will offer the four (4) hour program during each compliance period. The next program is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. A light lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon. The program will be offered at the Bar Center, 913 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Any attorney may attend the course to obtain CLE credit. The cost of the course will be $10 for attorneys in practice one year or less; $45 for attorneys in practice no more than five years; and $90 for attorneys in practice for more than five years. To register, complete and return the attached coupon with a check payable to MCBA by July 29, 2015. Indicate August 5, 2015 - Bridge the Gap on the memo line. August 5, 2015 Bridge the Gap Program Name: ________________________________________________Attorney ID #____________ Email: ______________________________ Telephone #: _____________________________ Cost: $10 for attorneys in practice one year or less $45 for attorneys in practice no more than five years $90 for attorneys in practice for more than five years
JulyJuly 13, 2015Executive Board Meeting4:00 pm - MCBA Bldg
July 13, 2015 Member Meeting5:00 pm - MCBA Bldg
July 13, 2015 Member Group Photo5:45-6:00 pm – Veranda
July 13, 2015 Social on the Veranda6:00 – 7:00 pm - MCBA Bldg
AugustAugust 2, 2015Iron Pigs Game11:30 am - Leaving MCBA Bldg
August 5, 2015 Bridge the GapLunch 12:00 pm - MCBA BldgCLE 12:30-4:30 pm
August 10, 2015 Executive Board Meeting12:00 pm - Sarah Street
SeptemberSeptember 14, 2015Executive Board Meeting 12:00 pm - MCBA Bldg
September 18, 2015Bench Bar ConferenceMember MeetingNorthampton Community CollegeMonroe Campus
September 26, 2015New York City Bus TripLeave MCBA 8:45 am
September 29, 2015Social on the Veranda5:30-6:30 pm - MCBA Bldg
Monday, July 13, 2015 At The
Monroe County Bar Association Building
Member Meeting
5:00-5:45 pm – Member Meeting
Members will vote on the renewal of funding for North Penn Legal Services
5:45-6:00 pm – Group Photo 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Social Hour on the Veranda
Catered by: Studebaker’s Adult beverages available
*David Coulter will be taking a membership group photo for our association. Attendance is encouraged!
Members +1 are invited to attend RSVP by July 6, 2015
Member Meeting and Social Hour July 13, 2015 RSVP by July 6, 2015
Member Name: ____________________________________________________________ Guest Name: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Reservations accepted by: Email: [email protected]
Phone: 570.424.7288 Mail: 913 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or Courthouse Box
913 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570.424.7288 Fax: 570.424.8234
[email protected] www.monroebar.org
Monroe County Bar Association
Nineteenth Annual
Monroe County Bench Bar
Conference
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, September 18, 2015
Northampton Community College
-Monroe Campus-
Upcoming PBI Schedule at the Bar Center – Live-feed Group-casts & Video ReplaysFor more details or to register for any PBI seminar, go to www.pbi.org. or call 800.932.4637
Courses are subject to cancellation by PBI if a minimum number of attendees do not pre-register. Please go to the MCBA calendar to confirm seminar. www.monroebar.org
The following PBI seminars have been scheduled and will be held at theMonroe County Bar Center
913 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
CANCELED -‐ PBI-‐How to Handle a Drug Case-‐GroupcastDate and Time: 7/7/15 12:00 PM -‐ 7/7/15 04:15 PM
PBI-‐Slicing Up the Pie: Property Distribution in PA-‐VideoDate and Time: 7/8/15 9:00 AM -‐ 7/8/15 12:30 PM
PBI-‐Law of Arrest Search and Seizure-‐VideoDate and Time: 7/15/15 9:00 AM -‐ 7/15/15 01:30 PM
PBI-‐Fire At Will in Pennsylvania-‐GroupcastDate and Time: 7/17/15 9:00 AM -‐ 7/17/15 12:15 PM
PBI-‐ Premarital Agreements-‐ GroupcastDate and Time: 7/20/15 12:30 PM -‐ 7/20/15 04:45 PM
PBI-‐16th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium-‐ VideoDate and Time: 7/24/15 9:00 AM -‐ 7/24/15 05:00 PM
PBI-‐Family Law 101-‐GroupcastDate and Time: 7/27/15 8:30 AM -‐ 7/27/15 04:00 PM
PBI-‐ TILA/RESPA Integration Rile for Residential Mortgages-‐GroupcastDate and Time: 7/29/15 8:30 AM -‐ 7/29/15 12:45 PM
PBI – Basics of Handling a Divorce in Pennsylvania-‐VideoDate and Time: 08/04/15 9:00 AM – 08/04/15 1:30 PM
PBI-‐Tech Skills Series: Privacy and Security of the Internet of Things and Wearable Technology: Legal -‐ GroupcastDate and Time: 08/07/15 12:30 PM – 08/07/10 2:30 PM
PBI – Solving Drivers Licensing Problems -‐ VideoDate and Time: 08/11/15 9:00 AM – 08/11/15 5:00 PM
PBI – Corporate Compliance & Ethics: A Legal Requirement & Business Imperative – VideoDate and Time: 08/12/15 9:00 AM – 8/12/15 1:30 PM
PBI – 16th Annual Legal Issues In An Age of Aging – VideoDate and Time: 08/13/15 9:00 AM – 8/13/15 5:00 PM
PBI – Advanced Issues in Civil Practice and Procedure in Pennsylvania Courts-‐ GroupcastDate and Time: 08/14/15 9:00 AM – 08/14/15 1:15 PM
PBI – Estate and Family Planning for the 21st Century Family – VideoDate and Time: 08/17/15 9:00 AM – 08/17/15 12:30 PM
PBI – Internet Law Update 2015 – VideoDate and Time: 08/21/15 9:00 AM – 08/21/15 5:00 PM
PBI – The Basics of UM/UIM and Limited Tort -‐ GroupcastDate and Time: 08/26/15 12:00 PM – 08/26/15 4:15 PM
PBI – Discovery Tactics: the Good, the Bad and the Outrageous -‐ GroupcastDate and Time: 08/28/15 1:00 PM – 08/28/15 4:15 PM
PBI – POA Update -‐ GroupcastDate and Time: 08/31/15 9:00 AM – 08/31/15 11:15 AM
PBI – Maxims Monarch and Sir Thomas More – Video Date and Time: 09/11/15 9:00 AM – 09/11/15 12:30 PM
PBI – How to Prepare Fiduciary Accounts and Avoid Common Traps – GroupcastDate and Time: 09/24/15 9:00 AM – 09/24/15 4:30 PM
PBI – Fundamentals of Estate Administration – Groupcast
SalutingourStaffersHand sanitizer? Highlighter? White-out? These seemingly simple posses-sions proved priceless making prized personnel privy to gifts galore at this year’s Support Staff Luncheon May 29. The event held at Pocono Inne Town serves as Monroe County Bar Asso-ciation’s annual invitation to member firms across the area for an afternoon opportunity to honor the men and women they rely upon each day.
First dining on delectable dishes and desserts, the group of close to 20 then turned to divvied deals that included seasonal favorites like coolers, tote bags and more with a few gag gifts in store. Packs of paper, clips and pens re-ferred to as “zonks” ignited wonder in what was behind the numbered boxes and bags.
“It’s nice to get out and enjoy such wonderful fun and delicious food,” said first timer Alma Lebson. Joining coworker at the firm Newman, Wil-liams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe and Fareri P.C., Darlene Northern; the pair gushed over their luck in this year’s of-fice draw to attend.
Feverishly checking his pockets, Legal Secretary Daniel Martin revealed a notepad, wallet and frown as he looked around the room filled with wide-open handbags while MCBA’s Ashley Nar-wid announced each item in the hunt. Fear not for the fine fellow, organizers were prepared with not only parting gifts for all, but also words of praise and gratitude for jobs well done.
Susan Bonser, Administrative Assis-tant to President Judge Margherita Patti Worthington departed conclud-ing,”They [MCBA] do a wonderful job,” adding appreciation back to boss-es for an adventurous afternoon out.
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In late 2014 Lori Cerato, MCBA 2014 President, asked member Bill Cramer to lead a group of members though the challenging process of creating a grant policy. Com-mittee members Bill Reaser, Andy Wolf, Scott Amori, Todd Weitzmann and Eliza-beth Field all worked to develop a baseline policy that would help MCBA reach its goal of providing funding to qualified non-profit 501(c)3 agencies.
During the process, MCBA determined that the best conduit for distributing funds would be through the Monroe County Bar Foundation. The Trustees agreed, and going forward the Trustees will be the administrators for grant giving.
Within the next several weeks, the policy will be formalized and MCBA will commit funds to MCBF for distribution. MCBF will then begin accepting grant applica-tions. The policy will be posted on the MCBA website as well.
Both Lori and Todd want to thank all those that helped with this process for their
hard work and continued dedication to both MCBA and MCBF.
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foUnDATionMCB Foundation to Facilitate MCBA Grant Program
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This June Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Treasurer Elizabeth Field worked alongside community volunteers, MCBA staff and their families at St Luke’s Soup Kitchen.
From set-up to cooking, to serv-ing to clean-up Liz, Ashley, Ethan, Michael, Jeff and Denise worked under the direction of Cheryl Mortimer, long time St Luke’s vol-unteer.
Mark your calendar for Saturday October 17, 2015The YLD be sponsoring the upcoming MCBF Wine and Beer Bus Tour. Hillary Madden, YLD Past President, and Ashley Narwid, MCBA Event Coordinator, are working with local wineries and breweries and mapping out an event filled bus tour. The tour will in-clude multiple stops for tastings, lunch and fun on the bus. This fundraiser will benefit the little league baseball teams of Monroe County. More information will be available shortly.
The workers served approximately 75 meals to local residents in need. It was a very rewarding way to spend a Saturday. Thanks Liz for arranging the day and thank you to the volunteers for their hard work.
signing Off with a save the Date!
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