Benton Township Pennsylvania State Constable

Today is Dress Like Your Favorite Superhero Day. In this modern world of disposable plastic toys, electronics, and social media that seems to feed only the superficial aspects of our lives, I found a glimmer of hope in this beautiful child. The imaginative, ingenious child is not lost. Are you a superhero farmer? I asked. I’m Supergirl! she said. ... Those are my weapons. she said, reaching around, pointing to her back. Because she couldn’t have weapons in school, she improvised. Wooden spoons and celery tucked into the pockets of an apron cape. What a clever child! I’ve spent years of my life thinking tactically. Continuously spinning the OODA loop. Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Repeat. And in the worst situations, I’ve learned to improvise, adapt and overcome. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. The simplest instructions for whatever life hurls at you. The people who knew me as a child, cannot believe I work in law enforcement. And the people who didn’t know me as a child, cannot believe I write poetry and paint. The dichotomy seems strange, I know. How does an artist end up in this line of work? I had no explanation for this, until now... Thank you, Supergirl. I found a little bit of myself in you today. That little spitfire girl in a pink leotard and tutu, wearing silver spray painted rain boots. That sassy little girl, building a moss and mud home for a spotted salamander in her mom’s very best china bowl. Thank you. I thought she was lost. It turns out, my greatest weapon has always been my imagination. It has been my right brain, supporting my left brain all along! Simply put, if you can imagine the impossible, the foolishly impractical, you’ll be ready when it comes. Never fear, there is a place for you in this world, Supergirl. And there is a very important job for you. You are the next woman warrior poet. The shoes are big, and the road is long, but what an amazing adventure it will be! Godspeed. <3 SRO Lucinda

Please take 2 minutes out of your day and send a child at St. Jude a Valentine's Day card! It's all online: https://www.stjude.org/get-i/other-ways/valentines-day.html

***Major Winter Storm*** A Nor-Easter is being predicted to hit our area Wednesday into Thursday (12/16-12/17). Light Snow is expected to begin between 1pm-4pm... on Wednesday. Intensity will increase from South to North after 6pm. Snowfall rates could reach 2" per hour especially between 10pm and 3am. blowing and drifting are expected with gust of 20-30 mph in our area. Under the current expected track the heaviest snow bands are favored to target areas south of I-80. 16-20" south or I-80, 12-16" north of I-80. Snow will end from southwest to northeast Thursday morning between 7am-10am. If you do not need to be out in the storm please stay home. Please make sure you are prepared for the storm. If you or anyone you know needs assistance please let us know. Contact us by messenger, email or phone. We will continually update information on this storm as we receive it. As always if you have to be out drive careful, stay safe.

It has been 10 days since anyone has seen or heard from Erica. My family and I are offering a financial reward for any information that results in Erica’s safe ...return. Please call the Bloomsburg police department at 570-317- 2846 if you have any information. Erica is 5’4, 220lbs, with blonde hair and blues eye. She is a diabetic without her medications. She doesn’t drive or have a drivers license. #savingshultz She would NOT leave on her own without telling us. And she would not leave her emotional support cat Luna. Please if you have any information please reach out

Today we remember not only Pearl Harbor, but all of those who made the sacrifice which led to ultimate triumph over evil during WW2

***MISSING*** Thank you to whoever stole our snowmen from in front of our store. we would like to see them back, they disappeared over night. You obviously needed them more then us! Merry Christmas.