The Year was 1949 - The Beginning at Star Press

Harry S. Truman was President and the population was 149 million. In April, 12 nations signed the North Atlantic Treat establishing NATO. The Federal debt was $252.6 billion,minimum wage was 40 cents per hour, and a first-class stamp cost $0.03.

There were no inserting or high-powered electronic machines at Star Press, Long Island, NY. As a matter of fact, the inserting was done by hand and sorted by states to be delivered to one of 16 larger cities like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and the like. A 50,000 piece job was considered big. The company changed it’s name to the David J. Thompson Mailing Corp. in 1951, but it wasn’t until 1959 that the first inserter was purchased for $1,750. Since then millions of dollars have been spent on equipment and personnel.

George Bush was President and the population was 252million. On April 3 a cease-fire ended the Persian Gulf War and the UN forces were victorious. The Federal debt was $3598.5 billion, minimum wage was $4.25 per hour, and a first-class stamp cost $0.29.

Thompson Mailing was outgrowing the five smaller buildings it was renting on Long Island, New York. After two years of search-ing for a convenient and spacious location, Thompson Mailing began to move into the 91,000 sq. ft. facility it still maintains in the

The Year is 2009 - Sixty Years in Business

The Year was 1991- The Move to Bloomsburg

Columbia County Industrial Park in Bloomsburg, PA. Once again, the company was emerging and changing because of increased investment in equipment and technology, expanded database management, advanced laser personalization hardware and software, improved projectmanagement from creative and printing to the final mailing, and optimized postal savings and delivery opportunities.

What makes David J. Thompson Mailing Corp. one of the largest mailing companies after 60 years in business?

Our ability to produce over 2 million pieces of mail a day,

Our diverse experience, customized applications, high-performance equipment, and

Our reputation as a VOLUME mailer that keeps its promises.

Production power, innovative solutions, and a comfortable hassle-free working partnership are solid reasons why you should trust Thompson Mailing to handle your direct mail projects . . . consider it done!

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Volume 4, Issue 76, January - September, 2009

Our Newest US Citizen

Nancy Molyneaux pictured above passed her citizenship test in Philadelphia in February. In May she received her citizenship certificate from a Federal Court Judge in Williamsport. This was a long process for Nancy, and her story is a sentimental journey.

Nancy was born and raised in Pereira, Colombia, an inland city with over 575,000 people. It’s twin city Dosquebrados is minutes away and adds 200,000 to the population. The city maintains a spring-like temperature year round that averages 70 - 75 degrees and the flowers bloom all year.

Just how Nancy got from Colombia to the USA is a fascinating and romantic story. She started work preparing meals and cleaning as the personal housekeeper for the captain and other important sailors on a 10,000 ton cargo ship. The vessel carried dry foods like rice and sugar to countries in South America, the Caribbean, and Panama. She passed through the Panama Canal many times and says this was a wonderful experience. On one of the cargo ship stops, she visited the city were she was born. Because she was able to save money, Nancy decided to buy a house in her hometown and settle for awhile.

While visiting her friends in Panama, she decided to stay awhile and applied for an office job. She became friends with Estella Paz. Estella’s boyfriend had a friend from the USA who was planning a vacation to Panama. Estella suggested that he meet Nancy. Everyone agreed and the romance began.

Harold went back to Panama to marry Nancy. Nancy waited 10 months for a visa so she could join her husband in the United States on May 9, 1999. While in high school Nancy didn’t study English because she thought it was too hard to learn. Never did she think she would marry an American and need to speak English. When Nancy arrived in Danville, Harold helped her find a private English tutor in Washingtonville for one year. Now that she could understand and speak a little English, Nancy applied for her first job in the USA at Thompson Mailing and started work on October 9, 2000.

Her mother passed away 11 years ago while they were living together in Nancy’s house. Her father passed away in April 2007. Her 2 brothers and 1 sister still live in the house Nancy bought with the money she earned on the cargo ship. Nancy has no plans to move back to Colombia; however, she said her husband Harold enjoyed visiting with her family and seeing the beauty of the country.

Harold and Nancy still live in Riverside as he owns a garage and towing business there. They also have 2 Pomapoo dogs (a crossbreed variety of Pomeranian and Poodle) named Tito (white) and Macy (black).

Although Nancy says Colombia is beautiful, she also likes it here. The scenery is pretty but the temperature gets too cold in the winter. She likes the snow, but she would like it more if it would be 70 degrees all year. We hope you have an opportunity to chat with Nancy and hear firsthand about her journey to the USA.

Nancy MolyneauxBirthday: August 4Start Date: October 9, 20001st Shift Machine Operator

Sean Neilson of the Milton Boy Scout of America Troop 623 was recently awarded the Eagle Scout award, which is the highest rank a boy scout can earn. To receive the honor, a scout must meet five challenges. Foremost is the responsibility to live with honor. Second is loyalty, third is to be courageous, fourth is to be cheerful, and the final responsibility is

service. As his final project prior to achieving the award, Sean painted the window trim and doorways of the historical Miltonian Fire Station in Milton for “The Improved Milton Experience” (T.I.M.E.) which has awebsite at www.miltonpatime.org. Sean is pictured above with his mother Data Processing Programmer Julie and father Rich. He graduated from Danville High School in June and was an assistant scout master of the Milton B.S. of A. Troop 607. He is a volunteer firefighter with the Milton Fire Department. Sean enlisted and graduated from US Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois in August. He will continue with heavy equipment training in Missouri before receiving his permanent assignment.

Eagle Scout

Pictured at left is LaTonya R. Kocher, daughter of First Shift Quality Control Linda Whitenight and husband Steve. LaTonya is a graduate of Berwick High School and recently graduated with honors from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. She will be attending Tech School in Keesler, Mississippi, for financial management.

Air Force Grad

Quietly GivingBerwick Area School DistrictReading Program Matters(RIF - Reading is Fundamental)

Columbia Montour Home Hospice

Lime Ridge Little League

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Thompson Mailing rented an alley for the day long event. The TOPS team pictured below bowled a team average of 97, and they donated an additional $125 to the Northeast PA Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Summer Day Camp David and Joan paid the attendance fees for six children from the Thompson Mailing family to attend 2 weeks each at the Berwick Area YMCA Summer Day Camp. During the sum-mer, the children spent the two weeks at the Ber-Vaughn Park & Pool enjoying a wide array of activities including swimming, special events, songs and skits, and more. Cookouts, themes, and camp activities were varied and interesting. Each week a field trip visited fun places. This year’s participants selected 2 trips from the following: Knoebels’ Amusement Resort, Camel Beach, Hershey Park, Penn’s Cave, and Claws and Paws.

The following children enjoyed their 2 weeks at camp paid by David and Joan:

Karen Boone, daughter of Database Administrator Dennis Boone

Marissa Cartwright, daughter of Human Resource Manager John Cartwright

Marvens, Christopher, Marcus, and Krysthel Beauvais, allchildren of Programmer Christophe Beauvais.

Spring Barbecue The men did the cooking for the annual Spring Barbecue. Pictured left to right John Sulkowski took charge of the grilling temperature and organized the grilling plan, Patrick Morris set up and super-vised the cooking area for safety, Dave Bowlin and John Rattazzi were the first chefs on duty.

Even when it got too hot at the outdoor kitchen, John Sulkowski never quit. Pictured clockwise at right John, Peter Grottini and Bill Peysson, the backup grilling team.

Thanks fellas for your stamina and perseverance. We enjoyed the free lunch provided by David and Joan and cooked by the men of the house.

Another Successful Employee Picnic at Knoebels’ Amusement Resort This collage is collected from a day in the park with the Thompson Mailing family. Lunch, prizes, and ride tickets were distributed to the em-ployees who attended. The weather was perfect, the prizes were spectacular, and the rides were thrilling. Thank you David and Joan for paying the bill and thanks to the Human Resource Department for planning the day.

Active Volunteerism Every Wednesday in June and July the members brought a nonperishable item to donate to the St. Columba Food Pantry. During the month of July the contributions weighed 31 pounds.

Every Wednesday in August the members marched to familiar children’s songs while pumping with gallon-size liquid laundry detergent. The detergent was donated to the Geisinger House of Care for adult cancer patients and families to use during the recovery process.

The members collected $200 from family and friends and gave the money to the American Heart Association at the annual walk.

Striving to Stay FitBowling for Loss On several Sundays in January and February, the TOPS® members dusted off their own bowling ball and shoes to score points. Although this is a TOPS® Chapter outing, others are invited to join in the fun and get some exercise. Don’t be embarrassed if it’s been a long time since you were bowling. The TOPS chapter closed out its season with a team average of 92, which is two points more than last year at this time.

Street Walkers On Wednesdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. you might see the members strutting around the parking lot getting some fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. During that half hour, the walkers might be able to complete a half mile or more. One Sunday afternoon the members and their families picnicked and hiked at the PPL Montour Preserve. The members walked together every Wednesday during the Summer Concert Series in the Bloomsburg Town Park, which added miles to their walking charts.

Read the special pullout insert in this issue for additional healthy hints.

Each of us has a “bank” of time. Every morning it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day’s deposits, the loss is yours. There is no going back. There is no drawing against “tomorrow.” You must live in the present on today’s deposits. Work with your time so as to gain from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success!

· To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.· To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.· To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper. · To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.· To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train.· To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident.· To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won an Olympic silver medal.

We are all time travelers. We draw on past memories, experience the present, and look forward to future rewards. We easily travel back and forth, using memories and hopes as we live in the present, and using past lessons learned to build a healthier future. Time marches on. It is important that we take time to work, time to play, time to live, time to eat, time to sleep, and time for ourselves. Everything revolves around time: one time . . . all the time . . . sometimes . . . wintertime . . . summertime . . . nighttime . . . daytime . . . enough time . . . Where does time go?

The gift of time is irreplaceable. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present!

Wellness Corner - Excerpt from TOPS NEWS, March, 2009, “There Is No Time Like the Present,” pp. 35-36.

Eleventh Annual Service Awards Employees who reached their 5, 10, and 15 year anniversary during 2008 were invited to dinner hosted by David and Joan Thompson. After dinner and dessert, David and Joan presented awards to each employee for their dedicated years of service that included engraved watches, birthstone rings, clocks, and desk accessories.

The honored employees were as follows. 15 Years of Service: Yvonne J. Balliet, Audrey A. Bankes, Lisa K. Chernesky, Michelle M. Lutz, Harry T. Shamenek, and Peggy S. Unger; 10 Years of Service: Mary Ann Christ, Margarita S. Cruz, Norman A. Harris, Amy May Molter, Hossneara Mondol, Karen Marie Sepnefski, John R. Smith, John D. Thackray, and Jennifer Ann Williams; and 5 Years of Service: Joan M. Bankes, Rosanne Bowes (now retired), and Elizabeth Houser. Pictured below are some of the members of the Thompson Mailing family who attended the recognition dinner.

Saying “NO!” is perhaps the hardest yet most important word a parent can speak to their child. It is important for children to understand their limits and, in fact, children need limits in order to develop and practice self-regulation. Unfortunately, parents are up against peer pressure, pop culture, balancing work and family life, over-scheduling and prevalence of technology that reinforces less and less “real” communication.

According to Ron Taffel, Ph. D., author of Childhood Unbound-Saving Our Kids’ Best Selves: Confident Parenting in a World of Change, kids need the security of a “family envelope” around them in order for their best selves to emerge. When they do not feel this protective envelope, they drift to their “second family” for the boundaries, rules, rituals and comfort. Children will find their own boundaries and rules in peer groups, gangs, TV, movies and other media.

All of us have experienced “giving in” to the whining and peer pressure! Sometimes it just feels easier to say “YES!” than to deal with “NO!” As parents, we promised ourselves we wouldn’t utter that phrase we were brought up with … “because I said so!” It is absolutely vital that parents develop a clear parenting identity. It is often difficult for parents to realize that they cannot control their children and how they turn out, but they can control the environment in which their children grow.

Here are some key ideas to act as a parenting guide from a clear identity:

· Participate in life with your child. It is imperative you know their friends, what they are watching, the music they are listening to and the computer games and sites they view.

· Keep in touch with your deep parental love. Tell your child often that you love them for who they are and the importance of their uniqueness. There is no one else like them in the whole world!

· Strive to remain centered and consistent, especially when under stress. Children need adult role models who exhibit consistency and problem-solving while under stress. Take a few deep breaths before you react to your child. Children learn more about responsible, reflective reactions than they experience from inconsistency and anger.

· Set firm boundaries. With boundaries there must be consequences that are realistic and enforceable. Stop for a moment to think who a consequence will affect more — you or your child. RSVP is a consequence code to live by. Is it reasonable, simple, valuable and practical. Consequences must also be logical to the action.

· Dare to be different. Being different from other parents may be difficult for both you and your child. Trust your own judgment. Make decisions based upon your family values and don’t conform to the industry-generated influences of the media culture.

Parenting is NEVER easy, yet it is one of the most important jobs you will ever do and the one for which we are least prepared!

Just Say NO! Setting limits with childrenBy Leanne Grace, Associate Director of Curriculum/Program DevelopmentHildebrandt Learning Centers

Gordon Thompson Learning Center

Annual Contribution The parents, staff, and children recently completed the annual Make-A-Wish Bunny Hop and raised $1,395 for the Foundation. This was a fun day at the center! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for participating.

Thompson Mailing has been actively striving to keep employees healthy and working. The wellness of employees is important to maintain a steady workforce. So, during the last several years, Thompson Mailing has taken steps toward improving the health of its workforce.

Thompson Mailing has helped employees quit smoking by funding a smoking cessation clinic. The company vending machines have been filled with healthier snack choices. The Safety Committee members are trained and certified according to US Labor and Industry standards. The Safety Committee prepares check attachments and posters regarding the safety and security of employees. A trained team of Emergency Responders assists employees during those stressful moments during and following an incident. The newsletter features a wellness column since the Spring of 2003. A TOPS chapter meets weekly on campus to discuss nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. The topics include physical and mental health. Thompson Mailing holds a blood drive annually.

We thought we would share this special insert that might be just the jump start you need to begin a healthier lifestyle.

Deciding which foods to serve your family each week can be hard, especially if you are on a tight budget. There are so many choices at the store that decisions are often based on what we see in front of us, rather than on a plan for making healthier choices. The We Can! program can help you plan your family meals before you go to the store.

Creating a healthier food plan depends on what foods are in season, what foods your family likes, and what foods you have at home already. You can also plan around sale items. Not only will you make more informed choices, but you may also be able to save money and time. Also, eating healthier foods in moderate portions and saving leftovers will help trim your budget and waistline by eating fewer calories at one time.

Ahead $ Make a plan and stick to it. With a little planning, you can get most of your groceries for the week in one trip, which will save a lot of time

and money. And, the fewer trips to the store, the less likely you will be to buy unnecessary items. To help you plan, use the We Can! Weekly Meal Planner that can be found in the We Can! Resources on the Web site.

$ Review store ads and clip coupons for healthier items such as skinless chicken breasts, lean cuts of meat or ground beef, fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned in its own juice), vegetables (fresh, frozen without added fat, or canned without added sodium), whole grain breads and cereals, and low fat or fat free milk and milk products.

$ Check your cupboards and refrigerator for items that you can use and then plan to use them.

$ Check out heart healthy recipes from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help you plan your meals and shopping list at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/index.htm#recipes

$ To help you prepare your grocery list, you can download the We Can! Grocery List Template and My Shopping List to help organize your weekly grocery shopping. Both can be found in We Can! Resources on the Web site.

$ Don’t shop hungry. If you shop when you are hungry, you are more likely to buy more than you need and possibly buy less healthy items that appeal to you at that moment.

$ Try to go grocery shopping without children. Stores put foods that many children like such as candy and sugary cereal where they can see and reach them. These foods are often advertised with characters that appeal to children. If you must bring children, grocery shopping can be a great way to teach them about food and nutrition (and colors, math, reading!)

Healthier Eating While Saving Money

September, 2009Wellness Insert

Thompson Mailing has been actively striving to keep employees healthy and working. The wellness of employees is important to maintain a steady workforce. So, during the last several years, Thompson Mailing has taken steps toward improving the health of its workforce.

Thompson Mailing has helped employees quit smoking by funding a smoking cessation clinic. The company vending machines have been filled with healthier snack choices. The Safety Committee members are trained and certified according to US Labor and Industry standards. The Safety Committee prepares check attachments and posters regarding the safety and security of employees. A trained team of Emergency Responders assists employees during those stressful moments during and following an incident. The newsletter features a wellness column since the Spring of 2003. A TOPS chapter meets weekly on campus to discuss nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. The topics include physical and mental health. Thompson Mailing holds a blood drive annually.

We thought we would share this special insert that might be just the jump start you need to begin a healthier lifestyle.

Deciding which foods to serve your family each week can be hard, especially if you are on a tight budget. There are so many choices at the store that decisions are often based on what we see in front of us, rather than on a plan for making healthier choices. The We Can! program can help you plan your family meals before you go to the store.

Creating a healthier food plan depends on what foods are in season, what foods your family likes, and what foods you have at home already. You can also plan around sale items. Not only will you make more informed choices, but you may also be able to save money and time. Also, eating healthier foods in moderate portions and saving leftovers will help trim your budget and waistline by eating fewer calories at one time.

Ahead $ Make a plan and stick to it. With a little planning, you can get most of your groceries for the week in one trip, which will save a lot of time

and money. And, the fewer trips to the store, the less likely you will be to buy unnecessary items. To help you plan, use the We Can! Weekly Meal Planner that can be found in the We Can! Resources on the Web site.

$ Review store ads and clip coupons for healthier items such as skinless chicken breasts, lean cuts of meat or ground beef, fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned in its own juice), vegetables (fresh, frozen without added fat, or canned without added sodium), whole grain breads and cereals, and low fat or fat free milk and milk products.

$ Check your cupboards and refrigerator for items that you can use and then plan to use them.

$ Check out heart healthy recipes from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help you plan your meals and shopping list at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/index.htm#recipes

$ To help you prepare your grocery list, you can download the We Can! Grocery List Template and My Shopping List to help organize your weekly grocery shopping. Both can be found in We Can! Resources on the Web site.

$ Don’t shop hungry. If you shop when you are hungry, you are more likely to buy more than you need and possibly buy less healthy items that appeal to you at that moment.

$ Try to go grocery shopping without children. Stores put foods that many children like such as candy and sugary cereal where they can see and reach them. These foods are often advertised with characters that appeal to children. If you must bring children, grocery shopping can be a great way to teach them about food and nutrition (and colors, math, reading!)

Healthier Eating While Saving Money

September, 2009Wellness Insert

21 Naus Way • P.O. Box 150 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0150P: 570.759.6690 • F: 570-759-7160 • www.thompsonmailing.com

Grocery Shopping Tips $ Sign up for your grocer’s bonus/discount card for additional savings.

$ Try store brands. The most costly brands are typically placed at eye level. Store brands that may be cheaper and are just as good are often placed higher or lower on the shelf.

$ Comparison shop for healthier brands. Read the Nutrition Facts Label. Learn how to find serving sizes and the per serving amounts of calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, sugars, protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. For more information on the Nutrition Facts Label, check out the Live It section of the We Can! Web site.

$ Use the unit price and the Nutrition Facts Label to compare similar foods. The unit price tells you the cost per ounce, pound, or pint, so you’ll know which brand and size are best to buy. Look for it on the shelf sticker below the product. Then, read the Nutrition Facts Label to be sure that you are getting the healthiest option at the lowest cost. Click on these Food Label resources from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): http://www.csfan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html and http://www.csfan.fda.gov/~acrobat/nutractds.pdf.

$ No matter what the form – fresh, frozen, canned, dried, juice – all varieties of fruits and vegetables count toward your daily recommendation. Choose fruits without added sugar or syrups and vegetables without added salt, butter, or cream sauces. Although 100% fruit or vegetable juice counts towards your daily recommendation, the majority of the total daily amount of fruit and vegetables should come from whole fruits and vegetables to help you get enough fiber. Click on http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/ for more information.

$ Buy in-season fruits and vegetables. Use local farmer’s markets when possible – the foods are fresher and usually cost the same, if not less, because you are buying direct from the farmer.

$ Buy milk (low fat or fat free) in the largest containers you can handle before it spoils (gallon or ½ gallon). Milk sold at convenience stores usually costs more than at supermarkets. (Fat-free dry milk is an inexpensive back-up choice for using milk in recipes.)

$ Buy a whole chicken and cut it up into parts instead of buying pre-cut chicken (breast, wings, thighs, legs). Remove the skin before cooking or serving.

$ Stock up on sale items of healthier foods that you may be able to use in a timely manner. Buy canned, frozen, or packaged foods in bulk for quality and value, but serve appropriate portions within estimated calorie needs. Buy produce, lean meats, and low fat or fat free milk and milk products in bulk amounts that you can eat before they spoil (refer to We Can! Portion Distortion for more information on appropriate portion sizes http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/index.htm).

$ Use your food budget wisely. If you spend $7 on lunch 5 days a week for a year, you will spend a total of $1,820. You can save money and calories by bringing a healthier brown bag lunch from home. (see We Can! Food Comparison Chart in the We Can! Resources section of the Web site.)

Saving Money (and Calories) on Healthy Meals and Snacks $ Assemble snacks at home in small baggies using foods such as nuts and seeds, dried whole grain cereal, low fat cheese, dried fruit, fresh

vegetables and fruits, rather than buying less healthy, more expensive prepackaged and processed snacks. Serve water, or low fat or fat free milk instead of calorically sweetened beverages. For more ideas on healthier snacks, you can download the Go, Slow, and Whoa Foods Chart in the We Can! Resources section of the Web site.

$ Cook once, eat twice. Serve moderate portions of meals, avoid seconds, and freeze leftovers to enjoy later. This will help you save money and calories!

$ Do “batch cooking” when the food budget and time allow. Cook large amounts of spaghetti sauce, divide it into family-size portions and freeze promptly for later in the month.

Source: Adapted from “My Money-Saving Tips: A Healthier You” Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, December 2006. We Can!, or “Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition,” is a national education program designed for families and communities to help

children achieve a healthy weight. The program focuses on three important behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.

For more information about We Can! visit http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov or call 1-866-35-WECAN We Can! is an effort of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Child Health and Human

Development (NICHD) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

21 Naus Way • P.O. Box 150 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0150P: 570.759.6690 • F: 570-759-7160 • www.thompsonmailing.com

Grocery Shopping Tips $ Sign up for your grocer’s bonus/discount card for additional savings.

$ Try store brands. The most costly brands are typically placed at eye level. Store brands that may be cheaper and are just as good are often placed higher or lower on the shelf.

$ Comparison shop for healthier brands. Read the Nutrition Facts Label. Learn how to find serving sizes and the per serving amounts of calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, sugars, protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. For more information on the Nutrition Facts Label, check out the Live It section of the We Can! Web site.

$ Use the unit price and the Nutrition Facts Label to compare similar foods. The unit price tells you the cost per ounce, pound, or pint, so you’ll know which brand and size are best to buy. Look for it on the shelf sticker below the product. Then, read the Nutrition Facts Label to be sure that you are getting the healthiest option at the lowest cost. Click on these Food Label resources from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): http://www.csfan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html and http://www.csfan.fda.gov/~acrobat/nutractds.pdf.

$ No matter what the form – fresh, frozen, canned, dried, juice – all varieties of fruits and vegetables count toward your daily recommendation. Choose fruits without added sugar or syrups and vegetables without added salt, butter, or cream sauces. Although 100% fruit or vegetable juice counts towards your daily recommendation, the majority of the total daily amount of fruit and vegetables should come from whole fruits and vegetables to help you get enough fiber. Click on http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/ for more information.

$ Buy in-season fruits and vegetables. Use local farmer’s markets when possible – the foods are fresher and usually cost the same, if not less, because you are buying direct from the farmer.

$ Buy milk (low fat or fat free) in the largest containers you can handle before it spoils (gallon or ½ gallon). Milk sold at convenience stores usually costs more than at supermarkets. (Fat-free dry milk is an inexpensive back-up choice for using milk in recipes.)

$ Buy a whole chicken and cut it up into parts instead of buying pre-cut chicken (breast, wings, thighs, legs). Remove the skin before cooking or serving.

$ Stock up on sale items of healthier foods that you may be able to use in a timely manner. Buy canned, frozen, or packaged foods in bulk for quality and value, but serve appropriate portions within estimated calorie needs. Buy produce, lean meats, and low fat or fat free milk and milk products in bulk amounts that you can eat before they spoil (refer to We Can! Portion Distortion for more information on appropriate portion sizes http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/index.htm).

$ Use your food budget wisely. If you spend $7 on lunch 5 days a week for a year, you will spend a total of $1,820. You can save money and calories by bringing a healthier brown bag lunch from home. (see We Can! Food Comparison Chart in the We Can! Resources section of the Web site.)

Saving Money (and Calories) on Healthy Meals and Snacks $ Assemble snacks at home in small baggies using foods such as nuts and seeds, dried whole grain cereal, low fat cheese, dried fruit, fresh

vegetables and fruits, rather than buying less healthy, more expensive prepackaged and processed snacks. Serve water, or low fat or fat free milk instead of calorically sweetened beverages. For more ideas on healthier snacks, you can download the Go, Slow, and Whoa Foods Chart in the We Can! Resources section of the Web site.

$ Cook once, eat twice. Serve moderate portions of meals, avoid seconds, and freeze leftovers to enjoy later. This will help you save money and calories!

$ Do “batch cooking” when the food budget and time allow. Cook large amounts of spaghetti sauce, divide it into family-size portions and freeze promptly for later in the month.

Source: Adapted from “My Money-Saving Tips: A Healthier You” Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, December 2006. We Can!, or “Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition,” is a national education program designed for families and communities to help

children achieve a healthy weight. The program focuses on three important behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.

For more information about We Can! visit http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov or call 1-866-35-WECAN We Can! is an effort of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Child Health and Human

Development (NICHD) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Eleventh Annual Service Awards Employees who reached their 5, 10, and 15 year anniversary during 2008 were invited to dinner hosted by David and Joan Thompson. After dinner and dessert, David and Joan presented awards to each employee for their dedicated years of service that included engraved watches, birthstone rings, clocks, and desk accessories.

The honored employees were as follows. 15 Years of Service: Yvonne J. Balliet, Audrey A. Bankes, Lisa K. Chernesky, Michelle M. Lutz, Harry T. Shamenek, and Peggy S. Unger; 10 Years of Service: Mary Ann Christ, Margarita S. Cruz, Norman A. Harris, Amy May Molter, Hossneara Mondol, Karen Marie Sepnefski, John R. Smith, John D. Thackray, and Jennifer Ann Williams; and 5 Years of Service: Joan M. Bankes, Rosanne Bowes (now retired), and Elizabeth Houser. Pictured below are some of the members of the Thompson Mailing family who attended the recognition dinner.

Saying “NO!” is perhaps the hardest yet most important word a parent can speak to their child. It is important for children to understand their limits and, in fact, children need limits in order to develop and practice self-regulation. Unfortunately, parents are up against peer pressure, pop culture, balancing work and family life, over-scheduling and prevalence of technology that reinforces less and less “real” communication.

According to Ron Taffel, Ph. D., author of Childhood Unbound-Saving Our Kids’ Best Selves: Confident Parenting in a World of Change, kids need the security of a “family envelope” around them in order for their best selves to emerge. When they do not feel this protective envelope, they drift to their “second family” for the boundaries, rules, rituals and comfort. Children will find their own boundaries and rules in peer groups, gangs, TV, movies and other media.

All of us have experienced “giving in” to the whining and peer pressure! Sometimes it just feels easier to say “YES!” than to deal with “NO!” As parents, we promised ourselves we wouldn’t utter that phrase we were brought up with … “because I said so!” It is absolutely vital that parents develop a clear parenting identity. It is often difficult for parents to realize that they cannot control their children and how they turn out, but they can control the environment in which their children grow.

Here are some key ideas to act as a parenting guide from a clear identity:

· Participate in life with your child. It is imperative you know their friends, what they are watching, the music they are listening to and the computer games and sites they view.

· Keep in touch with your deep parental love. Tell your child often that you love them for who they are and the importance of their uniqueness. There is no one else like them in the whole world!

· Strive to remain centered and consistent, especially when under stress. Children need adult role models who exhibit consistency and problem-solving while under stress. Take a few deep breaths before you react to your child. Children learn more about responsible, reflective reactions than they experience from inconsistency and anger.

· Set firm boundaries. With boundaries there must be consequences that are realistic and enforceable. Stop for a moment to think who a consequence will affect more — you or your child. RSVP is a consequence code to live by. Is it reasonable, simple, valuable and practical. Consequences must also be logical to the action.

· Dare to be different. Being different from other parents may be difficult for both you and your child. Trust your own judgment. Make decisions based upon your family values and don’t conform to the industry-generated influences of the media culture.

Parenting is NEVER easy, yet it is one of the most important jobs you will ever do and the one for which we are least prepared!

Just Say NO! Setting limits with childrenBy Leanne Grace, Associate Director of Curriculum/Program DevelopmentHildebrandt Learning Centers

Gordon Thompson Learning Center

Annual Contribution The parents, staff, and children recently completed the annual Make-A-Wish Bunny Hop and raised $1,395 for the Foundation. This was a fun day at the center! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for participating.

Another Successful Employee Picnic at Knoebels’ Amusement Resort This collage is collected from a day in the park with the Thompson Mailing family. Lunch, prizes, and ride tickets were distributed to the em-ployees who attended. The weather was perfect, the prizes were spectacular, and the rides were thrilling. Thank you David and Joan for paying the bill and thanks to the Human Resource Department for planning the day.

Active Volunteerism Every Wednesday in June and July the members brought a nonperishable item to donate to the St. Columba Food Pantry. During the month of July the contributions weighed 31 pounds.

Every Wednesday in August the members marched to familiar children’s songs while pumping with gallon-size liquid laundry detergent. The detergent was donated to the Geisinger House of Care for adult cancer patients and families to use during the recovery process.

The members collected $200 from family and friends and gave the money to the American Heart Association at the annual walk.

Striving to Stay FitBowling for Loss On several Sundays in January and February, the TOPS® members dusted off their own bowling ball and shoes to score points. Although this is a TOPS® Chapter outing, others are invited to join in the fun and get some exercise. Don’t be embarrassed if it’s been a long time since you were bowling. The TOPS chapter closed out its season with a team average of 92, which is two points more than last year at this time.

Street Walkers On Wednesdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. you might see the members strutting around the parking lot getting some fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. During that half hour, the walkers might be able to complete a half mile or more. One Sunday afternoon the members and their families picnicked and hiked at the PPL Montour Preserve. The members walked together every Wednesday during the Summer Concert Series in the Bloomsburg Town Park, which added miles to their walking charts.

Read the special pullout insert in this issue for additional healthy hints.

Each of us has a “bank” of time. Every morning it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day’s deposits, the loss is yours. There is no going back. There is no drawing against “tomorrow.” You must live in the present on today’s deposits. Work with your time so as to gain from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success!

· To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.· To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.· To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper. · To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.· To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train.· To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident.· To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won an Olympic silver medal.

We are all time travelers. We draw on past memories, experience the present, and look forward to future rewards. We easily travel back and forth, using memories and hopes as we live in the present, and using past lessons learned to build a healthier future. Time marches on. It is important that we take time to work, time to play, time to live, time to eat, time to sleep, and time for ourselves. Everything revolves around time: one time . . . all the time . . . sometimes . . . wintertime . . . summertime . . . nighttime . . . daytime . . . enough time . . . Where does time go?

The gift of time is irreplaceable. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present!

Wellness Corner - Excerpt from TOPS NEWS, March, 2009, “There Is No Time Like the Present,” pp. 35-36.

Our Newest US Citizen

Nancy Molyneaux pictured above passed her citizenship test in Philadelphia in February. In May she received her citizenship certificate from a Federal Court Judge in Williamsport. This was a long process for Nancy, and her story is a sentimental journey.

Nancy was born and raised in Pereira, Colombia, an inland city with over 575,000 people. It’s twin city Dosquebrados is minutes away and adds 200,000 to the population. The city maintains a spring-like temperature year round that averages 70 - 75 degrees and the flowers bloom all year.

Just how Nancy got from Colombia to the USA is a fascinating and romantic story. She started work preparing meals and cleaning as the personal housekeeper for the captain and other important sailors on a 10,000 ton cargo ship. The vessel carried dry foods like rice and sugar to countries in South America, the Caribbean, and Panama. She passed through the Panama Canal many times and says this was a wonderful experience. On one of the cargo ship stops, she visited the city were she was born. Because she was able to save money, Nancy decided to buy a house in her hometown and settle for awhile.

While visiting her friends in Panama, she decided to stay awhile and applied for an office job. She became friends with Estella Paz. Estella’s boyfriend had a friend from the USA who was planning a vacation to Panama. Estella suggested that he meet Nancy. Everyone agreed and the romance began.

Harold went back to Panama to marry Nancy. Nancy waited 10 months for a visa so she could join her husband in the United States on May 9, 1999. While in high school Nancy didn’t study English because she thought it was too hard to learn. Never did she think she would marry an American and need to speak English. When Nancy arrived in Danville, Harold helped her find a private English tutor in Washingtonville for one year. Now that she could understand and speak a little English, Nancy applied for her first job in the USA at Thompson Mailing and started work on October 9, 2000.

Her mother passed away 11 years ago while they were living together in Nancy’s house. Her father passed away in April 2007. Her 2 brothers and 1 sister still live in the house Nancy bought with the money she earned on the cargo ship. Nancy has no plans to move back to Colombia; however, she said her husband Harold enjoyed visiting with her family and seeing the beauty of the country.

Harold and Nancy still live in Riverside as he owns a garage and towing business there. They also have 2 Pomapoo dogs (a crossbreed variety of Pomeranian and Poodle) named Tito (white) and Macy (black).

Although Nancy says Colombia is beautiful, she also likes it here. The scenery is pretty but the temperature gets too cold in the winter. She likes the snow, but she would like it more if it would be 70 degrees all year. We hope you have an opportunity to chat with Nancy and hear firsthand about her journey to the USA.

Nancy MolyneauxBirthday: August 4Start Date: October 9, 20001st Shift Machine Operator

Sean Neilson of the Milton Boy Scout of America Troop 623 was recently awarded the Eagle Scout award, which is the highest rank a boy scout can earn. To receive the honor, a scout must meet five challenges. Foremost is the responsibility to live with honor. Second is loyalty, third is to be courageous, fourth is to be cheerful, and the final responsibility is

service. As his final project prior to achieving the award, Sean painted the window trim and doorways of the historical Miltonian Fire Station in Milton for “The Improved Milton Experience” (T.I.M.E.) which has awebsite at www.miltonpatime.org. Sean is pictured above with his mother Data Processing Programmer Julie and father Rich. He graduated from Danville High School in June and was an assistant scout master of the Milton B.S. of A. Troop 607. He is a volunteer firefighter with the Milton Fire Department. Sean enlisted and graduated from US Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois in August. He will continue with heavy equipment training in Missouri before receiving his permanent assignment.

Eagle Scout

Pictured at left is LaTonya R. Kocher, daughter of First Shift Quality Control Linda Whitenight and husband Steve. LaTonya is a graduate of Berwick High School and recently graduated with honors from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. She will be attending Tech School in Keesler, Mississippi, for financial management.

Air Force Grad

Quietly GivingBerwick Area School DistrictReading Program Matters(RIF - Reading is Fundamental)

Columbia Montour Home Hospice

Lime Ridge Little League

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Thompson Mailing rented an alley for the day long event. The TOPS team pictured below bowled a team average of 97, and they donated an additional $125 to the Northeast PA Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Summer Day Camp David and Joan paid the attendance fees for six children from the Thompson Mailing family to attend 2 weeks each at the Berwick Area YMCA Summer Day Camp. During the sum-mer, the children spent the two weeks at the Ber-Vaughn Park & Pool enjoying a wide array of activities including swimming, special events, songs and skits, and more. Cookouts, themes, and camp activities were varied and interesting. Each week a field trip visited fun places. This year’s participants selected 2 trips from the following: Knoebels’ Amusement Resort, Camel Beach, Hershey Park, Penn’s Cave, and Claws and Paws.

The following children enjoyed their 2 weeks at camp paid by David and Joan:

Karen Boone, daughter of Database Administrator Dennis Boone

Marissa Cartwright, daughter of Human Resource Manager John Cartwright

Marvens, Christopher, Marcus, and Krysthel Beauvais, allchildren of Programmer Christophe Beauvais.

Spring Barbecue The men did the cooking for the annual Spring Barbecue. Pictured left to right John Sulkowski took charge of the grilling temperature and organized the grilling plan, Patrick Morris set up and super-vised the cooking area for safety, Dave Bowlin and John Rattazzi were the first chefs on duty.

Even when it got too hot at the outdoor kitchen, John Sulkowski never quit. Pictured clockwise at right John, Peter Grottini and Bill Peysson, the backup grilling team.

Thanks fellas for your stamina and perseverance. We enjoyed the free lunch provided by David and Joan and cooked by the men of the house.

The Year was 1949 - The Beginning at Star Press

Harry S. Truman was President and the population was 149 million. In April, 12 nations signed the North Atlantic Treat establishing NATO. The Federal debt was $252.6 billion,minimum wage was 40 cents per hour, and a first-class stamp cost $0.03.

There were no inserting or high-powered electronic machines at Star Press, Long Island, NY. As a matter of fact, the inserting was done by hand and sorted by states to be delivered to one of 16 larger cities like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and the like. A 50,000 piece job was considered big. The company changed it’s name to the David J. Thompson Mailing Corp. in 1951, but it wasn’t until 1959 that the first inserter was purchased for $1,750. Since then millions of dollars have been spent on equipment and personnel.

George Bush was President and the population was 252million. On April 3 a cease-fire ended the Persian Gulf War and the UN forces were victorious. The Federal debt was $3598.5 billion, minimum wage was $4.25 per hour, and a first-class stamp cost $0.29.

Thompson Mailing was outgrowing the five smaller buildings it was renting on Long Island, New York. After two years of search-ing for a convenient and spacious location, Thompson Mailing began to move into the 91,000 sq. ft. facility it still maintains in the

The Year is 2009 - Sixty Years in Business

The Year was 1991- The Move to Bloomsburg

Columbia County Industrial Park in Bloomsburg, PA. Once again, the company was emerging and changing because of increased investment in equipment and technology, expanded database management, advanced laser personalization hardware and software, improved projectmanagement from creative and printing to the final mailing, and optimized postal savings and delivery opportunities.

What makes David J. Thompson Mailing Corp. one of the largest mailing companies after 60 years in business?

Our ability to produce over 2 million pieces of mail a day,

Our diverse experience, customized applications, high-performance equipment, and

Our reputation as a VOLUME mailer that keeps its promises.

Production power, innovative solutions, and a comfortable hassle-free working partnership are solid reasons why you should trust Thompson Mailing to handle your direct mail projects . . . consider it done!

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Volume 4, Issue 76, January - September, 2009