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Authority Awaits Appointments
By Carole M. Canfield

Although there was a definite quorum at their January meeting, the Rail Authority Board must wait for new the Susquehanna County commissioners to appoint the Rail's chairperson for 2008.

Although Rowland Sharp was present, he declined to act as chairman because he "wasn't actually appointed for the position," plus there are two other positions which need to be filled.

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Gas, Fouls At ELSD
By Melinda Darrow

The Elk Lake and SCCTC school board met on Tuesday January 15th, despite snowy roads and an important boys’ basketball game (which Elk Lake reportedly won over Susquehanna by the end of the night). Topics at the meeting included gas leases, technical fouls, vo-tech programs, and multiple commendations of the district, its staff, and its students.

In part because of the snowy roads, the audit was the first item discussed (allowing the auditor to get back on the road quickly). Both schools received clean or unqualified opinions on their finances, which is the highest rating afforded. He thanked Elk Lake for its cooperation, and they thanked he and his associates for their work.

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