Author: Derek Gittler
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Bloomsburg Middle School Student Wins Writing Contest
Read more: Bloomsburg Middle School Student Wins Writing ContestMadeline Polhill, a seventh-grade student at Bloomsburg Middle School, won a writing contest sponsored by Scholastic Scope Magazine and had her first line selected as the first sentence for a short story.Scholastic Scope Magazine invited students to create a first line to a short story and submit it for review. More than 5,000 entries were submitted to the contest. Madeline’s was selected by writer Roland Smith, author of more than 30 novels. He created a short story based on Madeline’s suggestion: “Peering through the window, I caught a glimpse of some piles of old Halloween costumes, three giant plastic flamingoes,…
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The Latest Buzz from BTE: In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play
Read more: The Latest Buzz from BTE: In the Next Room, or The Vibrator PlayAt the dawn of the age of electricity, Dr. Givings performs some experimental treatments. Dr. Givings’ wife, Catherine, will soon discover the “shocking” side-effects of her husband’s revolutionary gadget.
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GC Hartman Students Raise Money for School
Read more: GC Hartman Students Raise Money for SchoolG. C. Hartman Elementary School, a part of the Southern Columbia School District, held its first Hartman Hustle today. Students from kindergarten through fourth grade went out and solicited donations in support of their school and then each grade had 15 mins on the High School track to run a far as they could. The event raised over $8000 that will go into the HART organization, the parent teachers group, and will be used toward student activities. Principal Joe Shiruinski ran with all four classes and the T-Shirt worn by the participants was designed by student Gina Gratti. Photographs by…
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Dodgeball Raises Money for Students in Need
Read more: Dodgeball Raises Money for Students in Need“What’s better than Dodgeball? It’s the All-Star Sport of Gym Class!” Ben Eshelman laughs happily as he describes the go-to rainy-day sport of Phys-Ed teachers everywhere. For those that know Ben, a Personal Trainer at Bloom Health & Fitness on Old Berwick Road, his excitement is infectious but unsurprising. “It’s something that’s fun, gets kids and families involved!” You can’t help but notice the energy. Ben’s words bounce, impossible to avoid. “It’s a ball. You dodge it.” He smiles at you as he lets his Zen-like oversimplification of a simple game sink in. “Yes,” you think. “I get it. I…
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Geffken Seeks Democratic Nomination for PA House
Read more: Geffken Seeks Democratic Nomination for PA HouseJames Geffken, Berwick Area School District’s Director of Buildings and Grounds, announced recently that he will seek the Democratic Party nomination for State Representative in the 109th District. Mr. Geffken, 38, a Sugarloaf Township native, is a 1992 graduate of Benton Area School District and a former Peace Corps volunteer, spending two years in Niger. He attended Penn State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Franklin Pierce University as well as a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. While this is Mr. Geffken’s first attempt at political office, he feels that…
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Grandson of Mohandas Gandhi to Speak at BU
Read more: Grandson of Mohandas Gandhi to Speak at BUActivist, diversity speaker and spiritual leader Arun Gandhi will speak in Carver Hall of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Grandson of the legendary peace fighter and spiritual leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Arun Gandhi will discuss his grandfather’s legacy and their kinship. Born in 1869, Mohandas K. Gandhi was considered the father of his country, India. As the leader of the Indian nationalist movement against British rule, Mohandas Gandhi protested against violence in hopes of achieving a political and social balance. His assassination in 1948 led to the country’s mourning. Arun Gandhi, founder of the M.K.…
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Render Unto Man
Read more: Render Unto ManThe PA House of Representatives passed H.R. 535, a resolution declaring 2012 the “Year of the Bible”. Derek Gittler argues this misuse of Civil Government is an Affront to, and a Violation of, the Conscience of every Christian, Non-Christian, and Non-Theist alike.
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Complete Transcript: Dan Knorr’s Speech Announcing Candidacy for PA Rep.
Read more: Complete Transcript: Dan Knorr’s Speech Announcing Candidacy for PA Rep.Good evening, everyone, and thank you so much for attending tonight. I have invited you all here – family, friends, colleagues, leaders of our community, and businesspeople – because I have a very special announcement. For the past six years, I have been given the opportunity to lead the Town of Bloomsburg in a way few people have. In 2005, the people of this community – open-minded, hungry for a new direction – took a chance on a young man who thought he had the slightest idea of what he was getting into. I learned from some great mentors, I…
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Mayor Knorr Declares PA State Rep Candidacy; Criticizes Rep Millard as “Complacent”
Read more: Mayor Knorr Declares PA State Rep Candidacy; Criticizes Rep Millard as “Complacent”Last night, among a group of forty-five to fifty family members, friends, and supporters, Bloomsburg Mayor Dan Knorr announced his intent to stand for election and represent Columbia County and the 109th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Speaking at Balzano’s Corner Gathering in Bloomsburg, Mayor Knorr spoke of his experience as a Bloomsburg Town Council Member, as Mayor, and the events and reflections that led him to declare his candidacy for State Representative. “In 2005 the people of this community … took a chance on a young man who thought he had the slightest idea of what he…
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Bloomsburg High School Drama Prepares “Beauty” for Caldwell
Read more: Bloomsburg High School Drama Prepares “Beauty” for CaldwellAs 2012 begins, the Bloomsburg High School Drama department is once again beginning preparations for its Spring Musical.