Rave Reviews
Millions have laughed and learned with us.
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Jesse, Thanks for a wonderful program! You have made lifelong memories for many of our students.
Amy Adair, 2nd Grade Teacher
Hambright Elementary
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Jesse,
Thank you so much for coming in today! The students and teachers have been raving about your program all afternoon. It was outstanding. I will be in contact with you at the beginning of next school year to set up another program.
Thanks again for a great day,
Jocelyn Coy, 5th Grade Teacher
Shippensburg Area Intermediate School
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Thanks for the great job Jesse!
Many of the kids told me the reptiles were "cool" and they were thrilled with the show!
Thanks again for coming out and working with us.
Thanks again!!!
Lisa Landis, Kids Cookie Break
WJTL FM 90.3
www.kidscookiebreak.com
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Jesse,
Fantastic job on Saturday [at the Kids Cookie Break Pool Party]. What a great turnout and you were super.
Thanks again.
Fred McNaughton, WJTL 90.3
AKA "Phredd" - www.phreddcentral.com
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Dear Jesse, Thanks again for another wonderful program. We had a very full house with over 150 children and 75 adults attending, and you definitely connected with them. The kids LOVED the reptiles, and I know some of the grown-ups did too! Keep up the great work and thanks again!
Lisa Nuss
Muhlenberg Community Library
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Jesse,
I just wanted to let you know that our second graders here at Letort absolutely loved your Reptile Program. You are an excellent speaker, full of interesting information and fun to listen to (just the right kind of humor for young children).
My class drew pictures and wrote sentences about what they learned. We decided for the second year in a row to have you come in place of a field trip. We really feel that the children benefit from your program. They absolutely loved having the snake around their necks! The pictures turned out great!! Thanks for allowing the time for us to do this! I know they will treasure these pictures! Keep up the super work, and hopefully we will see you and your animal friends again next year!
Diane Dangro, Grade 2
Letort Elementary
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Jesse,
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing friends and their message. You were a wonderful gift from God and an asset to our program. Thank you for an awesome biblical message!!
Denise Logan + Dale Miller
7th Grade Camp Directors
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Jesse, You did a really fantastic show again this year here at the Fredricksen Library. The kids were thrilled to see so many reptiles and insects! Let alone to touch a real snake! Your sense of humor and ability to change the amount of information you presented according to the age of the audience were great.
Candy Hamm
Childrens Assistant, Fredricksen Library
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Dear Jesse,
Thank you for sharing your talents and helping the children at Dover Area Community Library to "Catch the Reading Bug" this summer.
Adults that share their love for animals and libraries really do make the Summer Reading Club an event that families will remember long after summer is gone.
Thanks again,
Ellen Helfrick
Youth Services Program Coordinator
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Jesse,
Thank you so much for coming and doing this wonderful program for our Bridge of Hope Alumnae + their children. May the Lord bless your ministry!
Deb Cone-Halsey
Bridge of Hope Ministry
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Dear Jesse,
Thank you for you support and participation. We look forward to future projects that involve Forgotten Friend and Martin Memorial Library working together to help children nurture their enthusiasm for reading.
Paula Gilbert
Director of Youth Services, York County Library System
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Dear Jesse, Another summer, another smash hit for you and your Friends. So, on behalf of everyone here at Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library, especially those of us in the Children's Library, Thank You for helping make our 2008 Summer Reading Program a success.
Your program gets better every year and it's really great to see it grow, as well as how comfortable and engaging you are with the children and their families. We are blessed to have such a terrific presenter in our vicinity. Thanks for sharing your gifts and your talents and helping us promote literacy.
Sincerely,
George Matthew
Guthrie Memorial Library
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Hey Jesse,
Thank you very much for coming out to the Barnstormers game yesterday. You and your friends are always a crowd (and staff) favorite. I got loads of very positive comments about you as well. Thanks again Jesse!
-Kevin Manno
Lancaster Barnstormers
Community Relations Manager
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Jesse, You are awesome!! We had over 200 people(the most we've ever had for anything) on Monday and you never missed a beat! Great crowd control. The info you shared was wonderful. I loved the game. Have a great summer.
Thanks a lot,
Barbara Virtue
Dillsburg Library
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Dear Jesse,
Thank-you so much for the wonderful, informative and interactive program you (and your sister) presented at our Library during our Summer Reading. 'Reptile Detectives' was tailor made to our theme and so much fun for the kids!
You really had a good rapport with all our patrons and staff and I appreciated your patients with the children.
Thank-you also, for your generous donation to the Library from photos, as well as the subscription to the Reptile Magazine. It is a much appreciated addition to our Children's Periodicals.
Our total attendance for the evening was 140 patrons and the feedback was positive.
Thanks again. I wish you continued success!
Sincerely,
Sandrah Moles
Head of Children's Services,
Lower Providence Community Library
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Jesse,
We want to say thank you for the wonderful job you did on Saturday at the company picnic. My employees are still talking about how “cool” it was! In fact, I’m not sure who enjoyed it more – the parents or the kids! We had several teachers in the group who commented on what a wonderful job you did of educating and keeping it fun.
Once again, thanks for joining us at the picnic and doing such a wonderful job!
Jodi Pace
Lancaster Mold, Inc.
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Dear Jesse,
Thanks so much for coming to ECCC last Tuesday. The children really
enjoyed
all your animals. The staff appreciated how you made each presentation
appropriate
for the ages present at that show. Thanks for sharing your love of
reptiles.
Cindy Niesley
Preschool teacher
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Jesse,
You are always a blast!
Can't wait to have you again next year.
Susi Landis
Marple Library
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Dear Jesse,
I wanted to say thank you for the outstanding show last week. The children were very excited to meet you and your reptile friends, as I’m sure you could tell. J You are great with the kids and I think everyone learned a lot about the reptile world. I had many wonderful comments from kids and parents alike, and was even asked if you would be coming back next summer. So, we might be seeing you then!
Lisa Nuss
Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Community Library
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Jesse, You are reaching a lot of people with a good conservation message - and we appreciate this! Keep up the good work.
Chris Urban
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Chief, Natural Diversity Section
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Dear Jesse,
Thank you so much for providing our assembly of amazing animals from Forgotten Friends! We think that each of the pets is beautiful and wonderful in their own special way.
You had so many interesting facts to tell us about each creature. We also learned about responsible pet care. At the end of the presentation, we loved looking close up at the creatures and even gently touching the friendly corn snake’s tail. You certainly came prepared! You even brought waterless hand cleaner for us!
Thanks again so very much for giving us a terrific educational experience. The assembly was a highlight of our second grade year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dangro, Mrs. Ziegler and the Second Graders from Ann LeTort Elementary
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Dear Jesse, We want to thank you for taking the time to teach us about reptiles. We all really enjoyed it. After this workshop a lot of us felt better about snakes and some of us even want one! Hope you can come back again!
Sincerely,
CROSS Homeschool students
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Jesse~
I wanted to drop you a line to say thanks again for yesterday's presentation. I had a lot of positive feedback, everyone really seemed to enjoy your show.
You did a great job, and I could tell the group was "in awe" as they were so quiet and well-behaved during your presentation. I know there were a lot of questions and inquiries after the show, and I'm sure you could tell that you were a hit. I will be more than happy to recommend your presentation to my peers.
Carol L. Herr, PHR
Human Resources Manager
LASA
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Hi!
Thanks for the wonderful program you presented in June. We had a successful summer and you were a great “kick-off” for
us. We saw your write up in the Philadelphia Inquirer and we now have a poster for parents to read about the quality program their
children had this summer.
Thanks, again.
Linda Meachen
Malvern Public Library
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Hi Jesse,
We really enjoyed having you do the program here last summer, and hope to see you again sometime in the future for another one. It was one of our best programs and also one of the most well-attended.
Carol Hinrichs
Children's Librarian
Adamstown Area Library
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Dear Jesse:
Thank you for the wonderful program you gave Saturday, November 18, at Good Shepher Community Church. You did a wonderful job showing the animals and presenting the information. I have heard a lot of positive feedback about the evening. The children and adults loved it.
Sincerely,
Melissa Lapp
Executive Pastor
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Hi Jesse,
Thanks for a wonderful program; it got rave reviews!!
Thanks again,
- Jan Betty
Mt. Joy Library
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Jesse and Forgotten Friends,
A big thank you for your visit to Spring Run at Willow Valley. Residents attending your program last night are still talking about it this morning! They loved the program and Jesse you were a hit with the audience. They told me your program was very educational and you were a great presenter. I will recommend our other three facilities schedule you also. Bravo!
Karen L. Clevenstine
Activities Facilitator
Spring Run At Willow Valley
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Jesse,
You were great and the kids had a wonderful time. Thank you so much.
-Dorothy Janofsky
Paoli Libray
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Dear Jesse,
You were a great addition to the summer and the kids really loved your program. Thanks again for helping out.
-Ellen, Staff, and Kaltreider-Benfer Families
Kaltreider-Benfer Library
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Dear Jesse,
Thank you for the excellent program you did at our library. The kids really enjoyed it.
Sincerely,
Mary. K. Harrison
Public Library for Union County
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Dear Jesse and Kim,
Thank you for bringing your reptile friends to ‘Clubhouse 4 Kids’. We had such a large age range of children and you were able to keep the attention of everyone! I am amazed at your comfort and ease with these animals. You certainly have a gift not only for caring for these animals but in educating those around you about God’s creations. Thank you for a great evening! We look forward to having you back again next year.
-Dawn Clinton
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Lancaster Evangelical Free Church
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"Thank you very much for coming to the Lititz Public Library to do the Forgotten Friend Reptile Program. It was a great program and people are still talking about it!
As a special thank you the Lititz Public Library will purchase a book for the children's area on reptiles. Inside will be a bookplate honoring your program.
Again many thanks for coming to our library to do a program and make our library programs a great success. I hope we will be able to work together again in the future."
-Karen A. Payonk
Youth Services Director
Lititz Public Library
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Jesse and Kim - your program last night at our
library was absolutely
outstanding! Lots of great comments and
compliments for both you and us
(for finding you!)!
Jane and I spoke and we are in agreement that we
would like you to come back
next year!
Just let us know how soon you will be ready to do
bookings and we'll have
our deposit check ready!
Again, thanks for a great time! I hope next time
I can have more grownup
kids show up cause they don't know what they were
missing!
-Sharon
Public Library for Union County
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Jesse,
I thought you put on a great show! The kids as well as the adults were very entertained. Anytime you can keep the attention of a group of 8 year olds is a job well done. As expected, Nate loved it.
-Jolene
Akron, PA
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Jesse,
Your program was very good and we received many good comments.
-Clair Garman
Boettcher House Museum
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Jesse,
Thank you so much for sharing your "friends" with us on Friday. The residents had many favorable comments about the program. We look forward to having you visit again some time!
-Cora Kaylor
Mennonite Home Retirement Community
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Hey Jesse,
That was a great program today! Thanks so much for coming out and being a part of our Friend Sunday. I think the kids really enjoyed it and learned a lot as well...thanks for your great presentation!
God bless you both!
-Brent K
New Life Fellowship Church
Ephrata, PA
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Dear Jesse,
I loved all the reptalles. I enjoyed learning about lizzerds!
-Tim
4th Grade
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Dear Jesse,
Thank you for coming. Thank you for letting me hold Leon. Hope I see you again!
-Regan
4th Grade
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Thank you Jesse and Leon,
You made me feel so much safer around snakes since you showed me Leon. Thank you Leon! Corn snakes rule!
-Brittany
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Dear Jesse,
I like all of your reptiles that you bringed. My favorite snake is Leon. I learned a lot about reptiles.
-Austin
4th Grade
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Dear Jesse,
I like Leon!
-Urikly
4th Grade.
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Jesse,
Thanks! You were terrific and so were your animals!
-The Early Learning Center
York, PA
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Dear Jesse,
I loved watching your show!! It was the most coolest show I have ever seen!
-Haley
2nd Grade.
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Dear Jesse,
I love Casper. and Thank you for coming to our school. My favorite part was you.
-Sincerely
Nate
2nd Grade
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Dear Jesse,
You put on an excellent show. I learned a lot. My favorite reptile that you brong in was the python. IT WAS HUGE! That was so much fun!
-Cory
2nd Grade.
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Dear Jesse,
I like your reptile show very much. Some day I'll be just like you! I think you should be with the crocodile hunter. Your aligator was totally awsome! I like how you were so funny! Thank you for the show.
-Your friend,
Anthony
2nd Grade
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Dear Jesse,
I loved your show, it was excellent! I liked Casper the best. You showed us a lot of reptiles. Thank you so much for everything.
-Briana
2nd Grade.
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Dear Jesse,
Your show was awsome! I wish you could come back again.
-Isabelle
2nd Grade
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Dear Jesse,
I really liked your reptile show. I think Casper is big. I wonder if you will bring reptiles in 3rd grade, too. That was the best reptile show I ever saw. Thanks!
-Danielle
2nd Grade.
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Dear Jesse,
I liked the presentation. The humongous snake is squishy. The little turtle is so cool.
Santiago
2nd Grade
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Mr. Rothacker,
Thank you for bringing lots of reptiles. I liked it so much. Can you do it again? You are the best, Mr. Rothacker.
-Nikolas
2nd Grade.
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Dear Jesse,
Thank you for showing the reptiles. I had so much fun. I wish you could come again.
-Caser
2nd Grade
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Jesse,
You did a marvelous job. I received a lot of compliments about your program. Thank you again!
Kim Hastings
Union Presbyterian Church
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