Bridge safety and maintenance is the topic of Sunday's Eyewitness Newsmakers.
Hosts Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalhshick

The Northeast Center for Independent Living is the topic of Sunday's Eyewitness Newsmakers with Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick.

Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.

NEPACIL is celebrating its 20th year of helping people with disabilities in our region.

The panel will include Dan Loftus, Executive Director of NEPACIL, Sharon Quinn, NEPACIL Core Services Manager, and Keith Williams, Disability Advocate. The panel will talk about the many services and programs NEPACIL offers to enhance and improve the lives of those with disabilities.

They will also discuss programs that help educate the public about the disabled including the program "Project Able."

WBRE-TV Newsmakers will air Sunday, September 28th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., the program will be repeated Sunday, October 5th at 5:30 a.m.

Additional Information http://www.nepacil.org

Congressional Candidate's session on Disability Issues:

Lou Barletta, 11th District Republican Candidate meeting October 9th John Heinz Center in Wilkes-Barre from 1 to 3 p.m.

Congressman Paul Kanjorski, 11th District Democratic Candidate meeting October 16th IBEW Building in Scranton from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information call: NEPACIL 570-344-7211

 

"The High Risk Youth Offender Reentry and Family Strengthening Initiative"

    A new program designed specifically for high risk youth will be the focus of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers with Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.

   “The High Risk Youth Offender Reentry and Family Strengthening Initiative” is a program sponsored by the Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley.

     Bugda and Mehalshick will have as their guests the program director, Amy L. Freeman, MSW, LSW and Dr. Dennis Gourley, the Executive Director of the Family Services Association of Wyoming Valley.

    The new program was established through grant.  It helps young people who have been in rehabilitation or juvenile detention or facing other problems get their young lives back on track.

     Freeman and Gourley will explain how the program uses a Target Case Management Model that enlists community resources and family support to help the teen.  Program personnel are also accessible to the youngster and their family 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

     WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers will air Sunday, August 31^st at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  The program will repeat on Sunday, September 7^th at 5:30 a.m.

       FOR MORE INFORMATION   :  ON THE HIGH RISK YOUTH OFFENDER REENTRY AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING INITIATIVE

    CALL:  (570) 823-5144  OR 1-888-829-1341

       http://www.fsawv.org/

Wyoming Seminary is topic of this Sunday's Eyewitness Newsmakers

Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School will be the topic of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers. 

Hosts Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchor Andy Mehalshick will sit down with School President Dr. Kip P. Nygren to talk about the school’s rich history and high academic standards the school has instituted since it opened in 1844.   In September, Dr. Nygren will be inducted as the school’s 11^th President.  He will discuss the changes in education and how Wyoming Seminary prepares students for college.

    Also, joining the discussion will be Nancy Sanderson who is the Director of Wyoming Seminary’s highly regarded Performing Arts Institute.  She will discuss Seminary’s dedication to the arts and talk about the upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof”.

    Senior Wyoming Seminary Student Christopher Ostrowski will also be part of the panel.  Ostrowski has attended Wyoming Seminary since elementary school He will offer a student’s perspective of life at Wyoming Seminary.

     WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers airs this Sunday, August 3^rd

at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For more information on Wyoming Seminary click:  http://www.wyomingseminary.org

Dangers On The Internet is the Topic of Newsmakers for Sunday, June 8th.  






The Commission on Economic Opportunity the topic of Sunday May 11th Newsmakers Program.

     WBRE TV NEWSMAKERS TO AIR SUNDAY MAY 11TH

           PROGRAM AIRS 5:30 A.M. AND 11 A.M.

   HUNGER AND MEETING THE BASIC NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN OUR AREA IS THE MISSION OF THE COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY    

    This Sunday, May 11^th, The Commission on Economic Opportunity CEO will be the topic of WBRE-TV Newsmakers. 

     Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick host Newsmakers.  They will have as their guests Gene Brady, Executive Director of CEO and Gretchen Hunt, Nutrition Program Manger for the CEO.

     Brady and Hunt will discuss the many programs offered by the CEO to area families and individuals.  They will discuss the Summer Meals program offered to children by the CEO to make sure they receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.  The panel will also discuss the Weinberg Regional Food Bank operated by CEO and the need for donations and volunteers.   

     WBRE-TV Newsmaker airs Sunday, May 11^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. the show will be repeated May 18^th at 5:30 a.m.

www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org

   ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org

 For More Information on CEO Programs

(570) 826-0510

 

Toll Free Number - 1-800-822-0359

 

Hazleton Site Office- Phone (570) 455-4994

      ALLIED SERVICES THE TOPIC OF

    WBRE TV NEWSMAKERS

   SUNDAY APRIL 13TH

5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The 50^th Anniversary of Allied Services of Scranton is the topic of Sunday’s WBRE-TV Newsmakers. 

   Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick  will have as their guests Dr. Michael Aronica, former Medical Director of Allied Services, James Brady, President of Allied Services and
Tom Pugh, Sr. V-P of John Heinz Rehab Center. 

     The panel will discuss the many programs and services offered at Allied Services and John Heinz.   Those programs include state of the art technology for spinal cord and brain injuries. The guests will also discuss the development of programs for people with a variety of disabilities and services offered for everyone from pediatrics to senior citizens.  

    They will take a look at the long history of the Allied Services and John Heinz Rehab Center and talk about the future of expanding the  facilities and programs in the years ahead.

    WBRE-TV Newsmakers will air Sunday, April 13^th at 5:30 a.m. & 11a.m.   The program will repeat on Sunday, April 20^th at 5:30 a.m.

 

http://www.allied-services.org

Newsmakers will air Sunday March 16th. The topic will be the Red Cross.

  

 

      The American Red Cross

The topic of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Newsmakers

     Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick will have as their guests Michael Zimmerman the Executive Director of the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Red Cross, and Amy Grabriel, the Emergency Service Director of the Wyoming Valley Chapter.   The two will talk about the many services offered by the Red Cross, which include Blood Services, Health and Safety, and Emergency Services.

     The program will also focus on volunteers and heroes.  The panel will discuss the need for Red Cross volunteers and the training they are offered.  Also discussed will be the upcoming Red Cross Heroes Breakfast on June 6th.  The Red Cross is inviting area people to nominate individuals or groups who have performed a heroic act. 

     The program will air Sunday, March 16 at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and will repeat Sunday March 23, at 5:30 a.m.

To Nominate a Hero:  http://wyomingvalley.redcross.org/2008_heros_Nomination%20Form.pdf

WBRE TV Newsmakers to air Sunday February 17
Topic: Financial Aid

                          

WBRE TV NEWSMAKERS

TO AIR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

PROGRAM TIMES 5:30 A.M. AND 11 A.M.

Repeated Sunday February 24th 5:30 a.m.

        Figuring out College Financial Aid is the topic of Sunday's WBRE-TV Newsmakers with Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick. 

     Bugda and Mehalshick will have as their guests Mary Kosin, Financial Aid Director of Luzerne County Community College and Donna Cerza, Financial Aid Specialist from Wilkes University.

    Thousands of area families are now going through the financial aid process right now and have many questions.  Kosin and Cerza will provide plenty of valuable information to help parents and students with this daunting task as they get ready for college. 

      WBRE-TV Newsmakers airs Sunday, February 17^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  The show will be repeated on Sunday, February 24^th at 5:30 a.m.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:                           

US Department of Education 1-800-4-FEDAID

AES/PHEAA 1-800-692-7392

http://fafsa.ed.gov

http://aessuccess.org

http://pasfaa.org

The World of a Private Investigator is the topic of this month's WBRE TV Newsmakers
Program airs:  January 20th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

WBRE TV NEWSMAKERS

TO AIR SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH

Repeated: January 27th at 5:30 a.m.

       

    The very interesting world of a Private Investigator is the focus of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Newsmakers with Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.

        Just about everyone is fascinated with the work of a private investigator.  There are countless books, movies and TV Characters based on them.  Gary Willsch of “Shadow Investigations, Inc” will join Jayne Ann and Andy.   Willsch will talk about the history of private investigation, the training needed, and cases they are called upon to look into.    Willsch will give the viewers a glimpse into his world and work.

    Willsch will also give some advice on how to protect yourself from Identity Theft and Burglary.

     WBRE-TV Newsmakers will air Sunday, January 20^th at  5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and will repeat on Sunday, January 27^th at 5:30 a.m.

 

     Gary Willsch Can Be Reached by calling:  Toll Free (877) 629-0008

Check out his website at  http://www.theshadowpi.com

 

 HOW TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT

  Tips from Gary Willsch, Shadow Investigations

After working a long hard day, you return home. The first thing you do is begin to go through the mail. You see an envelope that catches your eye and you immediately open it. To your surprise it is a judgment letter stating that you owe $ 25,000 for a credit card you never had. You begin to think that this is just a mistake and phone the credit card company. To your surprise, this is not a mistake! Someone has stolen your identity and obtained a credit card in your name. Identity theft has become the fastest growing crime cost billions of dollars. Do not fall a victim to this crime. Follow these simple steps:

1. Get a mail box which locks or obtain a post office box
2. Do not carry your social security card with you
3. Purchase a shredder which cross cuts and shreds all documents that contain your personal information. Do not rip it in half
4. Obtain your credit report every three months. This report will tip you off if anyone has obtained credit in your name, because there will be activity that you will not recognize
5. Carefully review all bills that come to you. Be sure that you were the one that made the purchase
6. Do not leave your registration or insurance card in the glove compartment of your vehicle
7. When making a purchase take all receipts with you. Do not leave them in the store. If you do not need the receipt then shred it, upon arriving at home. Never throw anything in public receptacles that could identify you
8. If you do not receive your mail for two days, contact your post office to ensure that a change of address has not been completed
9. When paying by check do not write your driver’s license number or social security number on the check
10. Never have checks mailed to you; pick them up at the bank. A check box is very distinctive
11. Have an unlisted phone number
12. Do not use professional qualifications (i.e. Dr., Esq., etc.)
13. Never carry PIN or passwords on you. Have a PIN or password which no one can decipher. Stay away from birth dates, last four digits of your social security number, names, etc.
14. Leave a very generic answering machine message. Never state your phone number or name on an answering machine. 
15. Do not release any personal information over the telephone or internet to someone whom you have not verified. Watch those chat rooms and emails
16. Pay attention to billing cycles. Follow up with creditors if your bills do not arrive on time. Ensure that a change of address has not been completed
17. Keep personal information in a safe place. Roommates and outside help should not be able to obtain this information. Best location is a safe deposit box
18. Find out who maintains your employment records and ensure that they follow strict guidelines in releasing any information
19. When completing a transaction (ATM, calling card) in a public place, ensure that no one is looking over your shoulder. Some thieves will use binoculars or camcorders to look over your shoulder and obtain personal information
20. If paying by credit card, never allow the credit card to leave your sight
21. Never store personal information in your computer, PDA, purse or wallet

HOW TO PREVENT A BURGLARY

After spending a pleasant evening out with friends or upon returning from the vacation about which you always dreamed, you find your home in disarray. Some one broke in and stole everything possible; or worse yet, it is 3:00 AM and you hear someone in your house walking around. The following list is to protect you from being a victim of a burglary.

1. Place lights on the exterior of the house. Place the lights out of reach
2. Have all exterior lights controlled by a switch that is inside the house
3. Have solid doors (steel storm door) with strong frames and locks (dead bolts with a one inch throw). If a burglar wants to break in through a door, make it extremely time consuming. Some burglars with just attempt to kick the door in
4. Landscape properly around your house. Have no trees that lead to the second floor. No shrubs which can hide a person or obstruct your view. Plant rose bushes under windows
5. Sleep with a cell phone. If someone cuts your phone line you will still be able to make a phone call
6. Keep a flashlight by your bed. Check the batteries regularly.
7. Place a “beware of dog” sign on your door or fence even if you do not have a dog. This will present a visual deterrent
8. Install a dog house and bowl in your backyard. If you do not have a dog, it is a great deterrent
9. Do not leave anything in your yard which can be used to break in (i.e. tools, ladder, etc.)
10. When you go to bed at night, double check all windows and doors to ensure that they are locked
11. Always close and lock your garage door. If they see no car, they know you are not at home
12. If you go away for a few days, unplug your garage door opener
13. When away, have neighbors park their vehicles in your driveway. It will appear as though you have company.
14. Have someone pick up all mail and newspaper deliveries. Do not stop mail or paper deliveries because unscrupulous employees at those locations might forward your information to burglars for a finder’s fee
15. Know your travel agent. They could also have unscrupulous employees that sell your vacation itinerary to burglars for a finder’s fee
16. If away, make sure the house looks exactly like it would if you were at home (i.e. blinds open during day, but closed at night; lights which normally would be on; vehicles in driveway, etc.)
17. Have a good alarm system. Have the system cover the garage and second floor, when your away
18. Do not hide a spare key outside of the house any place. The burglar knows where to look. Instead, exchange keys with your neighbors
19. Place an automatic timer on the TV and place a bowl of popcorn or potato chips with a can of soda on the coffee table. If someone looks in, they will note this and think that you just walked away
20. Put a talk radio station on. Have it loud enough so that someone standing outside can hear it; but can not understand what is being said
21. Place trash in the exterior trash can. No trash means no one is home
22. Have someone curb your trash, when your away
23. Place alarm stickers on doors and windows even if you do not have an alarm
24. If you have repairmen come into your home, watch everything that they do. Remember an alarm pin or motion detector can be bypassed in 8 seconds
25. Do not open the door for anyone whom you do not know
26. Always keep your doors locked. Lock the door every time you leave the house
27. Leave a very generic answering machine message. Never state your phone number or name on an answering machine. If someone is home alone (feeling suspicious), as they answer the phone, have them loudly say, “I’ve got it.”
28. Try to vary your routine. This is sometimes very difficult to do, but this will keep a burglar guessing
29. Have interior lights come on, but do not have them come on at the same time every day. Buy timers that allow you to program different days and times
30. Keep valuables out of sight. Look into your window from the outside. If it looks too inviting then move or hide some of your items
31. If you are selling your home, be careful about who comes to your home. Only allow the party to enter with your agent. Be sure to follow them throughout the house. Double check all windows, doors and the alarm system once they leave. Remember an alarm pin or motion detector can be bypassed in 8 seconds
32. Have someone house sit when you are attending a function which mentions your name and the time of the event in the media. Burglars know how to read.
33. If you have sliding glass doors, place a piece of wood that is the full length in the bottom of the frame
34. Be alert when entering or leaving your home
35. Observe activity outside your home. Be a concerned neighbor
36. Do not leave keys in plain view within your home. If someone looks in your window or door and sees keys they are more inclined to take them. This way when they return, they simply unlock the door and enter. If the police are called they will show them that they have keys. You will more then likely think that you misplaced them rather then had then taken.

          WBRE TV Newsmakers to air Sunday December 23rd
            Program Airs At 5:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m.

  This Month's Topic: "Dealing with a Drug or Alcohol Addiction during the Holidays "

      Dealing with a Drug or Alcohol Addiction during the Holidays will be the topic of this Sunday’s Newsmakers with Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.  They will have as their guests two powerful speakers on the subject, Carmen Ambrosino and Jim Crossan of Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol Services.

    The two will talk about the struggles those battling addictions during the holidays go through like depression, guilt and very often setbacks.  They will offer advice to those in recovery on how to deal with the stresses of the holidays.  They will also focus on the role of family and friends of those in recovery and how they too can cope during the holidays.

     WBRE-TV Newsmakers airs this SUNDAY, December 23^rd at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. the program will be repeated on Sunday, December 30^that 5:30 a.m..

       

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

                                                          Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol Services
                                                           570-820-8888
                                                              HelpLine
                                                          1-888-829-1341

 

Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and the Role of the Caregiver is
the topic of WBRE-TV Newsmaker’s this Sunday, November 25th

"Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and The Role of the Caregiver"

will be the topic of WBRE-TV Newsmaker’s this Sunday, November 25^th. 

   Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick will have as their guests Judy Seroska and Susan Scanland.  Both women are with the Alzheimer Association Northeast Region Chapter.  Judy is a registered nurse and is the education and outreach coordinator and Susan is a Nurse Pracitioner who founded “Geriscan” a Geriatric Consulting firm.

    They will discuss the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and discuss its progression.  Also they will talk about the role of the caregiver of an Alzheimer patient. They will focus on the support services that are available and discuss the challenges the caregiver faces everyday.  

    

WBRE-TV Newsmakers air Sunday November 25^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and will repeat on Sunday, December 2nd at 5:30 a.m.

 

 

For More Information: Alzheimer Association 1-800-272-3900

24 hours a day 7 days a week

 

Alzheimer Association www.alz.org

 

GERISCAN   http://www.geriscan.com/

 

Lewy Body Dementia Association www.lewybodydementia.org/

   Or Call 1-800-539-9767

 

Frontotemporal Dementia Association

   1-866-507-7222

 

Books for Caregivers

 

“Alzheimer’s, A Love Story: One Year in My Husband’s Journey”

By Ann Davidson

 

“A Curious Kind of Widow: Loving a Man with Advanced Alzheimer’s.”

By Ann Davidson

 

“Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s: A Groundbreaking Approach for

Everyone Dealing with the Disease”

By Joanne Koening Coste and Robert Butler

 

“Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease” By Ronald Peterson M.D.

 

Shopping for Caregivers: Alzheimer’s Store in Georgia

http://www.alzstore.com/
    The Precious Gift of Sight is the topic of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Newsmakers with Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.
  Guests joining Jayne Ann and Andy will be representatives from the Blind Association to talk about their many programs not only for the Blind and visually impaired but for everyone with a vision concern.  The panel will include  Lori Lesante, President of the Hazleton Association for the Blind , Jeanne Stapleton, Caseworker at the Hazleton Association for the Blind , and Ron Petrilla, the Executive Director of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind.
    They will discuss their vision screening programs for youngsters, adults, and seniors.  In addition, the many eye safety and health programs and the low cost eye glass labs available to area residents.
    The panel will also talk about their life skills and
other programs for those who are blind.   Demonstrations of
several useful products for those who are visually impaired those are available at local Blind Associations.
    This is a very informative program for everyone with a vision concern.
WBRE-TV Newsmakers will air this Sunday, October 28th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and will repeat on November 4th at 5:30 a.m.

For more information
Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind
   http://www.wilkesbarreblind.com/
 1825 Wyoming Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643
(570) 693-3555
Toll Free 877-693-3555
info@wilkesbarreblind.com

Hazleton Association for the Blind
1201 N Church St Ste B409
Hazleton, PA 18202-1453
Phone: (570) 455-0421

To find the Blind Association in your area
  http://www.pablind.org