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HEADLINES: MVSD Outlines Potential Cuts At the beginning of the March 24 Mountain View school board meeting, the school board president explained that the board was going to go through the agenda items prior to dealing with the item which most of the many people present were there to discuss - the potential for staff reductions due to budgetary constraints. The meeting was held in the high school auditorium due to increased attendance, and actually passed quite peacefully. The district approved the NEIU contract for the coming year. This had been a topic of discussion the month before. Board members did not approve the NEIU general operating budget however, unanimously voting against this. The purchase of the gym floor mats, discussed for two months, was put forth as a motion. The cost would be $1,900 total. The vote was 3 in favor and 6 in opposition to the purchase. The motion was made to pass a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1, the current Pennsylvania proposal for the voucher system. The resolution was submitted to the district by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, with a recommendation that districts adopt it in opposition to the legislation. Dr. Chichura spoke about this prior to the board's vote, likening it to the cyber charter school legislation of 2001, which began without accruing a large cost to the district but saw an increase through the years. For the current year the state withdrew the 30% reimbursement for charter schools, he said, such that the district now paid 100% of the cost, likely to accrue for the district a charge of half a million dollars. His stance against the voucher system was expressed very clearly. Mrs. Rhinehart-Cowan and Mr. Wescott voted against the resolution, everyone else voted for it. The district accepted a letter of intent to resign from Nancy Burdick and Rose Borgna. Ms. Borgna would be resigning during the coming year. Ms. Burdick was a physical education instructor and Ms. Borgna a kindergarten instructor. It was explained that the district had advertised for a long term substitute certified in both French and Spanish, but had failed to receive any qualified applicants. The application process had been reopened when a potential candidate was identified, but he had apparently submitted then withdrawn his application. The district would, then, Dr. Chichura announced, choose someone from the existing substitute list. During the superintendent's comments Dr. Chichura spoke of his recommendations for budget reductions. He said that he wanted to inform the public of what they were looking at, though of course nothing was acted upon at that meeting. One option would be to eliminate the district paid field trips for the 2011/12 year. The trips could continue if outside funding sources were found. Transportation would still be provided for small groups. Except for specially funded cases, conference attendance for staff could be cut except those administratively determined and board approved. The athletic budget could be cut by implementation of a pay to play concept, and admission fees might be charged for indoor events. Free transportation could be provided only to Lackawanna League events, and teams only allowed to compete in PIAA post season events if they had a winning season or a good chance of advancing. All assistant coach paid positions, except for track where one would be eliminated, might be cut and substituted with volunteer coaches. Admission fees could be charged for other programs, with student activities accounts being 100% responsible for the cost of events. Substitutes could be restricted to those required by MVEA contracted requirements and superintendent approved reasons (no use for iep or curriculum purposes). Other options for cost saving included no new textbook adoptions or nonessential technology purchases for the coming year. Also under consideration might be the elimination of all shuttle bus runs for after school programs, no after school or Saturday detentions, and if possible the elimination of the contract with the Northern Tier Industry and Education Consortium. All programs funded by the accountability block grant could be cut, and EAP tutoring and Dual Enrollment as well. The vo-tech program would be kept, due to its value for the students who use it. The kindergarten program could be cut to half day, but Dr. Chichura was not recommending this. If it occurred however, parents would be responsible for the middle of the day transportation of the children. Mr. Preston spoke of a pep rally held in the elementary school to encourage students and prepare them for the PSSA's. The tests were to be finished, depending on weather, by the end of that week. He commended students and staff for their work during these tests. The health and wellness event had been held, at the elementary school. The PTO was thanked, which had provided pedometers for the kids. He also thanked other groups that assisted, and Mrs. Voigt. Mrs. Voigt then gave her report, and reminded those present that she would be attending meetings regarding the federal picture and whether this new census would be used to determine federal funding. If that were the case, the district would be helped. She also congratulated the Mountain View scholastic team, as the district had hosted the fifth annual Northeastern Pennsylvania High School challenge. All seven schools attended. The winner was Lakeland. The moderator said that it was one of the better events he had attended. While Mountain View was in 6th place out of eight, it did beat a few local schools. She thanked Charlene Martens for her help with the team. The school calendar was approved. The first two in-service days would be the Monday and Tuesday after the Harford Fair, with students starting after that. The first three snow days would be built into the school year, taken from vacations, and the rest would be added on to the end of the year. Mr. Preston received a fax shortly before the meeting asking if the district would be willing to have the kindergartners norm the test at no cost to the district, and reports would be provided. Also, credit would be received for the Riverside Publishing Company, which publishes tests which the district does use. The norm request was for the Iowa test. It was asked if these were the same tests taken in the sixties and seventies, and it was responded that they were. A visitor asked how tests would be done if the school cut back to half day kindergarten. It was stated that it had not officially been determined that the district was reverting to half day kindergarten, and that the tests would be given in April of this year anyway. Dr. Chichura then presented the superintendent recommendation for staff cuts, which was open to modification by the board of education. The board would approve submission to PDE for the reduction of professional staff, other cuts would be according to contract. The areas covered all levels starting with administrative staff, no categories of employees would not be affected by staff reductions. The superintendent salary would be maintained at 2009/10 levels. First line administrators agreed to freeze salaries at the current level for the coming year. Some changes were also approved in Act 93, pending board approval. The first line administrative staff could be reduced by one position, from five to four. The non-first line administrators would be open to being determined (this included the business manager, assistant business manager, and building and grounds supervisor). Other proposed cuts may include: Central office clerical staff reduced by one position. If kindergarten registration stays low, as of that meeting and as PDE projected, reduction from four staff to three. Reduction of grade one sections from five to four. Reduction of grade four sections from four to three. (Third grade had 73 students.) Reduction of grade five from four sections to three. Realignment of elementary school health classes, such that the high school instructor would no longer lead these (this would be the responsibility of elementary physical education). Reduction of Title 1 staff by 1.5 to 2 full-time equivalents. Reduction of business technology education certified staff from two to one. Reduction of district wide art certified staff from three to two. Reduction of librarians from two full-time equivalents to 1.5, the high school librarian would pick up instructional classes. Reduction of district wide Special Education staff by one position, and perhaps by two positions (if a retirement is announced and not replaced). Eliminate the position of computer coach (she would return to her English position). Reduction of the high school developmental reading to be picked up by high school English certified staff or by reassignment of a Title 1 Position (as necessary with a retirement or potential retirement). Reduction of one social studies position. Reduction of two or three paraprofessional positions. The elimination of the 11 to 7 custodial shift, two custodial positions. And reduction of the clerical staff or the Director of Curriculum to a half time position. He stated that no superintendent liked reducing staff, but it was something which had to be looked at. Other recommendations included the scheduling of any course or program where enrollment is 10 or less at the discretion of the principal. Reduce grade seven to eight sections and grade eight to four. Professional staff could be scheduled for 6 and 7 credit assignments per day. The Latin 1 and 2 courses of study he wanted to see reinstated, with a requirement if possible that academic students take at least the first level. The cafeteria and study hall monitors would be maintained at the same level, but portions of funding for them and the custodial staff may be transferred to the cafeteria account. It was asked how the reductions would be determined - by seniority, cost savings, or productivity. It was explained that support staff and professional staff have to be reduced by seniority, by contract. When the elimination of administration is considered, that person would go into the pool of professional staff. When a visitor questioned this Dr. Chichura reiterated that current state law and professional contracts would not allow reduction by any system other than seniority. Mr. Zick spoke up in defense of the staff who had been there longer in response to the visitor's accusations of their being out of touch with students. One resident spoke up asking why the district did not raise taxes instead of cutting staff. She said that she was in her seventies and on a fixed income, and would be willing to pay more taxes to maintain education. Dr. Chichura responded that in 2006 in special session the legislative body in Harrisburg passed act 1 which prevented a local school district from increasing its taxes more than the index, for Mountain View this year 1.9%, or about 170,000 total. The board last year had increased the taxes to the maximum allowable by this act, this year most likely the recommendation of the business manager and superintendent would be to raise the taxes to the maximum again. The state by that legislation strapped the hand of the local board, saying that millage couldn't be raised above a certain amount. He said that the board had been very conservative, but had been very liberal in taking the administrative recommendations and finding the funding to allow programs to exist and expand. The governor had also recommended taking away the option to grant exceptions above the index. The only option available then would be by referendum in May at the polls, which wasn't possible this year as the decision would have needed to be made by the end of January. Realistically, he asked, what would the chances be of the people in the district passing a tax increase by referendum? Experience had been in other states that the measure was voted down the first time. Ms. Rinehart-Cowan said that she understood where the visitor was coming from, but looking to the looming PSERS retirement account, if the district were to raise taxes enough to cover expenses it would be very large. Dr. Adams said that he felt in another year the item should at least go to referendum to allow the public to at least state what they wanted. Mrs. Early came to the microphone, wondering when the deadline for the kindergarten decision would be set. When the registration was complete, Dr. Chichura answered, with past experience considering additional registrants factored in. She stated that historically the district had 12 to 15 students added in the summer, and that they need to look at the needs of the children coming in. She asked that the number be looked at as late as possible. Mr. Thomas spoke up stating he wanted to be clear that he was speaking as a taxpayer and a parent as opposed to just a staff member. He asked Dr. Chichura if a lot of the legislative decisions seemed to be adversarial to public education. The real extent of unfunded mandates is what is being seen, he said. Local control is a myth now, he said, as it puts the board in a bind to do certain things, and the board only has to try to control the situation. He called what was occurring a slap in the face. He asked what could be done, and felt public education was in danger. It was pointed out that this wasn't a done deal yet. Mr. Griffiths assured him that PSBA had been in contact with legislators. Jamie Janesky from Lathrop Township had two questions. She said that Dr. Chichura spoke of the number of children who were leaving for private and charter schools, but stated that the district was not doing anything to help that. She didn't feel they were showing support for the school, and should look for ways to get the students back. She asked what they could do to get the students back, to save that money and not cut faculty. Dr. Chichura spoke of the v-linc program, providing their own cyber education. This allowed them to bring a few students back, but more have left than come back. Mrs. Janesky said that Mountain View has a wonderful staff, and felt that the district had to let the community know that, and that the board and administration believe in the district. The other question was that when this proposal is based on the state budget, if it is not approved and there is more funding, would the district plan on keeping its staff. Dr. Chichura said that he would recommend staying with the areas outlined tonight regardless, as the plan was based on the curtailing enrollment and declining programs. When Ms. Rinehart-Cowan encouraged the staff to do a good job regardless of the number of students in the classroom, Mrs. Janesky said that her classroom door was always open. Mrs. Yarrish pointed out that the public often only attended when a big deal was happening. Mrs. Janesky rebutted that she attended when she felt her voice could be most useful.
Commissioners Host 5 Minute Meeting Snow, snow and more snow was enough to keep me home for the March 23 meeting of the Susquehanna County Commissioners. However, the next day, March 24, Chief Clerk, Sylvia Beamer handed me the "Agenda." The meeting started at 9:00 a.m. as usual. The Commissioners motioned to ratify or approve, to the nearest dollar, a total amount of $663,699.00. The total amount is divided as follows: Expenses - General, $175,909.00; Jury, $95.00; Payroll, $164,084.00; and CYS, $72,276.00. The remaining money is allotted to Employee Retirement, $13,827.00; State Withholding, $7,066.00; and Federal Payroll taxes, $54,532.00. They motioned to approve the following seminar request and/or payment for seminar requests from March 16, 2011 to June 30, 2011: Robert Fearnley, Soil Conservation, LaPlume, Contractors Workshop at no cost to the County; Robert Collins, Domestic Relations, Wilkes-Barre, Medical Support Establishment and Enforcement 201, total cost $93.00, cost to the County $31.62; Scott Aylesworth, Emergency Management, Easton, Mass Fatality Incident Response, cost $174.00. They motioned to adopt two proclamations in Susquehanna County, both for April: 2011-02, proclaiming Environmental Awareness; and 2011-03 Child Abuse Prevention. They motioned to adopt Resolution 2011-06, designating Peoples Neighborhood Bank the County depository. There was a motion to exonerate the Tax Claim Bureau from collecting delinquent taxes regarding the following, per the recommendation of Catherine Benedict, Tax Claim Director: (A) Clifford Township, 6 acres in the name of Crystal Lake Park Co/co Thomas M. Holmes, Esq. Assessment exonerated all of 2011 per Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, that Parcel has no value. 2010 taxes to be exonerated are $1188.93. (B) Susquehanna Borough 1st. Ward 0.17 acre in the name of Endless Mountains Community Development Corporation Inc. PA Dept of Community & Economic Development approved Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone tax relief on the parcel for tax year of 2010 on 2/1/11. 2010 taxes to be exonerated are $10,038.43. They motioned to acknowledge the hiring of Michele Hinds, Montrose, by Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Susan Eddleston, to the open, part-time position of Clerk/Typist in the Prothonotary office, Range 6, Rate $7.89 per hour, 21 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours per calendar year, with a six month probation period and benefits per the Court Related Bargaining Unit. They motioned to authorize the Chief Clerk to notify Environmental Products & Services of Vermont, Inc., in writing, the cancellation of their Hazardous Material Response Team Agreement with the County, cancellation effective date will be May 31, 2011 at 11:59 p.m., per the agreement for a 60-day notice. They motioned to authorize the Commissioners to sign a contract agreement between Susquehanna County Emergency Management and Datom Products, Inc., Dunmore, naming Datom as the County's primary spill response contractor for the County effective June 1, 2011. They motioned to authorize the Commissioners to sign the Purchase of two service agreements. The first, between Susquehanna County Services for Children and Youth and Catholic Social Service of Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, for the term July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, inclusive for Gabriel Shelter, Program Certificate of Compliance #206620, Unit ID AA, per diem $143.00. The second, between Susquehanna County Services for Children and Youth and Youth Services Agency of PS, Jim Thorpe, for the term July 1, 2010 through Jun 30, 2011, inclusive for Act Campo (Boys), Certificate of Compliance #221090, Unit ID RE, per diem $146.00. They motioned to award the bid for the repairs to the roof of the County Prison to Fruehan Construction, Brackney, for $9,800.00. The meeting adjourned around 9:05 am.
Gibson Barracks Report CRASH On March 24 at 4 a.m. Vanita Tahjpaul of Richmond Hill, NY was traveling southbound on SR 0081 in Lenox Township when she lost control of her vehicle and slid into the median. The vehicle traveled off the east berm approximately 80' down an embankment and struck the ditch at the bottom with the front end, then traveling approximately 18' southeast across the median and striking a guard rail post with the front end. PSP was assisted at the scene by Clifford Fire Department and Greenfield Ambulance. Tahjpaul was utilizing a seatbelt; she sustained an injury of unknown severity. DUI On February 25 Michael Smith of New Milford was arrested on suspicion of DUI after getting stuck in a snow bank on Williams Pond Road in Bridgewater Township. Charges were filed at District Court 34-3-01 after the receipt of blood results showing that the accused had a BAC that exceeded the state legal limit to drive. TERRORISTIC THREATS On March 9 between the hours of 8:50 and 10:35 p.m. Michael Grohe is accused of becoming involved in a verbal altercation with a woman, which turned physical. Grohe allegedly grabbed the woman, twisting her arms behind her back. A juvenile male told him to stop, at which time he bit the boy on the right arm. The boy then struck Grohe in the face to get him away from himself and the woman. The accused then allegedly pushed the woman to the ground and told her he was going to kill her. He was arrested for terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment. BURGLARY Between December 1 and March 20 the rear door to the residence of Brian Dascher was kicked in and several items removed from the home, including 2 tackle boxes full of tackle, a Camio Trail Camera, and approximately $20 in change. BURGLARY Between the 6th of February and 12th of March the basement door to a residence belonging to Anthony Piekarski of Union Dale, located in Gibson Township, was kicked in. Eight state quarter collection books and numerous collectable US coins were removed from within. BURGLARY Between February 6 and March 12 the back door to a cabin in Gibson Township, belonging to Miroslaw Piekarski of Warrington, PA was kicked in and loose change, small tools and nature books were removed from within. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. BURGLARY Between February 6 and March 12 the front door of a cabin located in Gibson Township, belonging to William Highet of Allentown was kicked in. A sterling silver ring with a turquoise stone and a crucifix from a rosary were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Sometime during the night of March 22 a sign belonging to Halsey Inc., at Montrose Feed's parking lot, was damaged. Any information as to who might have done the damage, or anyone knowing who was parked in the parking lot that evening, is asked to please contact the police. CRASH On March 23 at 8:27 a.m. Tammy Jarnagin of Harford was traveling south on Creek Road in Lenox Township when, while descending a slight decline, the vehicle began to swerve. It exited the west side of the roadway and impacted an embankment, overturning onto the driver's side and coming to rest facing a westerly direction. Assistance was provided at the scene by Harford Volunteer Fire Company and Ambulance. Neither Jarnagan nor a passenger were injured; both were utilizing seat belts. FLEEING & ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE On March 5 at 8:45 p.m. a PSP officer attempted to stop a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo operated by Joseph Snedeker of Clifford Township, upon observing a traffic violation. Snedeker pulled the vehicle over and then, when the officer approached the vehicle, he sped away, nearly hitting the officer. The trooper once again attempted to stop the Aveo but Snedeker failed to yield. After following Snedeker for another mile to a mile and a half, Snedeker finally pulled over. Once the vehicle was stopped, the accused exited it and fled on foot. The passenger, Julie Snedeker of the same location, was taken into custody. After following his footsteps through the snow, additional troopers were able to track Snedeker down and found him hiding under heavy brush. Snedeker was taken into custody and placed into the Susquehanna County jail on a parole violation detainer. Charges were filed on the accused on March 23 by TFC Mark Keyes at DJ Peter Janicelli's office for Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police, Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and related traffic offenses. Charges were also filed on Julie Snedeker for Persistent Disorderly Conduct for her actions after the vehicle she was driving in was stopped and she refused to exit the vehicle. COLLISION - TRAFFIC - HIT & RUN On March 19 at 10:58 p.m. Chad Chaucey of the Hallstead area was traveling northbound on SR 11 in Great Bend Township when his vehicle exited the roadway and impacted a series of guardrails and then trees. The vehicle came to a final rest off the western side of the roadway. A seatbelt was not in use; Chauncey was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report. BURGLARY On March 17 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Gina Olshan of Auburn Township reported, someone entered her home while it was unoccupied and removed a 32” Emerson LCD TV, Samsung DVD player, Wii console with controllers, paddles and steering wheel, ten games and about twenty DVD's. BURGLARY On March 16, between the hours of 6:15 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. the residence of Timothy Roe in Susquehanna was entered and a television, laptop, and Nascar collectables removed from within. NEWS RELEASE On March 18 of 2011 the Pennsylvania State Police at Gibson announced the arrest of Philip Albert Ferrara, 48, 550 Lake of Meadows Road, Little Meadows, Susquehanna County. He is accused of having indecent contact with a 14 year old male victim. The alleged contact occurred in November 2010 while the victim and his family were at Our Lady of Solitude Retreat in Little Meadows, Susquehanna County. Ferrara is charged with three counts of Corruption of Minors and three counts of Indecent Assault. Ferrara was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey L. Hollister, 17 Lake Avenue., Montrose. Ferrara was released on $10,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 21 at 2:30 p.m. CRASH On March 8 at 4:01 p.m. Linda Garrison of Springville was traveling south on State Highway 29 and was stopped, waiting for traffic to clear before attempting a left turn. Behind her, Keith Stalker of Tunkhannock was also stopped. At that time Molly Nasser of Springville collided with Stalker, pushing his vehicle into Garrison's vehicle. BURGLARY Between the 7th and 10th of March a vehicle pulled halfway into the driveway of William Sterling's residence in Brooklyn Township. Two burglars exited the vehicle and walked up to a door located on the south side, toward the rear of the residence. One of the two kicked the door in and broke a deadbolt lock, gaining entrance. All drawers and cabinets in the home were opened. A jar of change containing approximately $10 of various forms of U.S. Currency was stolen from above the kitchen sink. The burglars also stole a wooden box containing antique silverware from a chest in the dining room. Then they exited the residence the same way they entered and fled to their vehicle. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154. BURGLARY Sometime between the 26th and 29th of December two buildings were broken into in Little Meadows Borough, belonging to Scott Bond of Warren Center, and copper pipes and scrap removed from within. Witness accounts claim to see a brown or cream colored two tone vehicle at the scene of the crime. Anyone with any information is asked to please Contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CRASH On March 1 at 4:45 a.m. Richard Yahn of Nichols, NY was traveling south along SR 81 in New Milford Township when a tire from the trailer of his Freightliner truck broke loose. The tire rolled along the interstate and was subsequently struck by Christopher Nowicki of Randolph, NY, which vehicle had to be towed. Both men were utilizing seat belts; neither sustained injury. Towing was provided by Vogel's Towing. DUI On March 12 at 1:20 a.m. Raymond Haynes of Susquehanna was traveling south on SR 0171 at the same time Robert Carvin of Susquehanna was traveling north. At this time Haynes’ vehicle traveled from the southbound lane and into the northbound lane. Carvin attempted to avoid Haynes by traveling into the southbound lane, but Haynes attempted to swerve back. The two vehicles collided in the middle of the road. Both were taken to Wilson Hospital for treatment; both were utilizing seat belts. Haynes was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, but released at the hospital for treatment. Both units were towed from the scene by Marv's Towing. Police were assisted at the scene by Great Bend Fire Department and the Great Bend/Hallstead Ambulance Company. CRASH On March 12 at 2:37 p.m. Debra Barton of Susquehanna was stopped at the intersection of School Road and SR 11 in New Milford Township, while Chad Perry of New Milford was traveling south on 11 there. Barton made the left turn onto 11 without yielding the right of way to Perry. As she made the left, the vehicle moved as far to the left side of the road as possible in an attempt to avoid an impact. Barton's vehicle impacted the passenger side of Perry's vehicle in the northbound traffic lane. Perry pulled off the left berm of the roadway and Barton came to a final rest in the northbound lane. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT On March 11 Andrew Huffsmith of Nicholson had been placed under arrest for Public Drunkenness and Purchase, Consumption, Possession or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages by two PSP troopers. Huffsmith kicked one of the troopers in his midsection. He was arraigned on charges of Aggravated Assault and Resisting Arrest and before District Justice Jeffrey Hollister and later remanded to the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 bail. CRASH On March 7 at 7:35 p.m. Keri Steward of South Abington Township was traveling north on SR 81 in Lenox Township when she went over a patch of icy runoff going across the road. She was unable to maintain control due to two of the tires being worn down to the wearbar indicator and a third tire having little tread left. The vehicle spun out and went into the median, proceeding to roll over onto its roof and come to a rest in the center median. Clifford Township fire and ambulance responded. Duchnick's garage towed the vehicle. CRASH On March 11 at 2:34 p.m. Michael Zabrowski of Clifford, PA and Duane Galambos of Union Dale were proceeding in opposite directions on SR 2014 in Clifford Township. At this time Zabrowski's vehicle drifted over the double yellow line as he was going up the hill. Galambos steered to the right but was unable to avoid him. The left front of Zabrowski's vehicle struck the left front of Galambos' vehicle. Both came to a rest along the north edge of the road; Kozlowski Towing removed both from the scene. Neither driver was injured; both were utilizing seat belts. Zabrowski was cited for causing the crash. If you have information regarding any of these incidents please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.
Following is the Susquehanna County sentencing report for March 2011 as submitted by the county District Attorney’s office. Keith L. Edwards, 31, of Nicholson, PA to 30 months to 5 years in a state correctional facility, followed by 3 years probation, pay $750 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the victim in this case, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, not to possess weapons, comply with Megan’s Law, receive sexual offenders evaluation and treatment for Aggravated Indecent Assault in Lenox Township on August 21, 2010. Jeremy Travis Degraw, 31, of Montrose, PA to 9 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, perform 50 hours of community service, receive drug and alcohol counseling, not to possess weapons while on supervision for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Forest Lake Township on August 26, 2009. Michael M. Ely, Jr., 23, of Springville, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay $100 Act 198, pay $50 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay cost of prosecution, attend safe driving school program receive drug and alcohol treatment for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose on August 21, 2010. Mr. Ely also received, 30 days to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Montrose on October 31, 2010. He also received a $200 fine, cost of prosecution, $30 CAT Surcharge, $10 EMS for Reckless Driving on October 31, 2010 in Montrose. Finally, Mr. Ely received 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $50 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, attend safe driving school program, complete Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law Program for Driving Under the Influence in Springville on June 6, 2010. Ralph Elwood Johnson, 83, of Gibson, PA to 4 1/2 years to 18 years in a state correctional facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, not to possess firearms, receive sex offender treatment, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in Gibson Township on September 1, 1991. Mr. Johnson also received 4 1/2 years to 18 years in a state correctional facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, receive sexual offender treatment, not to have contact with the victim in this case, comply with Megan’s Law for Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in Gibson Township on January 1, 2001. Jerry Dale Stines, 42, of Binghamton, NY to 5 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim in this case, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds Received in Bridgewater Township on March 31, 2009. Mr. Stines received 5 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess firearms, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Theft by Deception in Bridgewater Township on November 30, 2008. Mr. Stines received 3 years probation to run consecutive to other sentences, pay restitution to the victim in this case, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess firearms for Theft by Deception in Bridgewater Township on August 7, 2009. Mr. Stines received 3 years probation to run concurrent to other probation sentences but consecutive to incarceration sentences, pay restitution to the victim in this case, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Theft by Deception in Bridgewater Township on March 24, 2009. Mr. Stines received 3 years probation to run concurrent to other probation sentences but consecutive to incarceration sentences, pay restitution to the victim in this case, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Theft by Deception in Bridgewater Township on November 1, 2008. Mr. Stines received 3 years probation to run concurrent to other probation sentences but consecutive to incarceration sentences pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Deception in Montrose Borough on March 13, 2009. Mr. Stines received 2 years probation to run concurrent to other probation sentences but consecutive to incarceration sentences, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim in this case, maintain employment while on supervision for Theft by Deception in Bridgewater Township on April 25, 2009. Lastly Mr. Stines received 3 years probation to run concurrent to other probation sentences but consecutive to incarceration sentences, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Theft by Deception in Bridgewater Township on July 27, 2009. John Robert Vaughan, 36, of Montrose, PA to 11 1/2 months to 24 months minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 5 years probation, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive a sexual offenders evaluation and treatment, not to have contact with minors without adult supervision, not to have contact with the victim in this case, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, comply with Megan’s Law for Indecent Assault in Great Bend Township on June 1, 2010. Alex Robert Reid, 18, of Montrose, PA to 1 month to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, write an apology letter to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Montrose on February 7, 2011. Eric Rosenbluth, 51, of Montrose, PA to 7 days to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay restitution to the victim, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, take all prescribed medication, pay $50 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, $35 supervision fee waived for Simple Assault in Montrose on May 2, 2010. Beau Jerald Baker, 21, of Montrose, PA to 2 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $250 fine, pay cost prosecution, perform 50 hours community service, obtain GED, not to possess firearms, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substance for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Bridgewater Township on May 10, 2010. Kevin Harry Brown, 49, Binghamton, NY to 18 months probation, maintain employment, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, perform 25 hours community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Choconut Township on March 13, 2010. Troy B. Lee, 36, of Clifford, PA to 4 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1500 fine, pay $300 Act 198, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, receive drug and alcohol treatment, attend safe driving school, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Clifford Township on July 25, 2010. Mr. Lee also received 4 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $150 fine, pay $300 Act 198 fee, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, attend safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol treatment for Driving Under the Influence in Susquehanna on June 26, 2010.
In our issue of March 23, regarding coverage of the Susquehanna Borough Council meeting, we inadvertently stated council was going to purchase 11 chairs at $1,000.00 per chair. In fact, all 11 chairs would cost $1,000.00 total. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Courthouse Report DEEDS Brenda M. and David Susman, Betty G., John C. and Sandra J. Mannear, and Charlene M. and Thomas Shoop to Brenda S. Susman (trust), Betty G. Mannear, and Charlene M. and John C. Shoop, in Jessup Township for one dollar. Florence Thorn (by atty) to Jean Merrell and Carol Vaverchak, in Ararat Township for one dollar. Christopher G. (by sheriff) and Tara J. (by sheriff) Rodriguez to Wells Fargo Bank, in Silver Lake Township for $1,364.74. John R. and Debra M. Benson, and Joseph M., Jr. and Michelle L. Burke to Joseph M., Jr. and Michelle L. Burke, in Susquehanna for $100.00. Joseph M., Jr. and Michelle L. Burke to Joseph M., Jr. and Michelle L. Burke, in Susquehanna for one dollar. Brian M. and Nicole M. Crawford to Gary L. and Susan K. Day, in Susquehanna for $110,000.00. Timothy L. and Stefani Mowry to David J. and Sandra W. Mowry, in Jackson and New Milford Townships for one dollar. Glenn G. and Sally Balanis to Randy A. Balanis, and Tamara L. and Chris L. Rood, in Great Bend Borough for one dollar. Orrin L., Jr. and Thaddena E. Hewes to Robert Comine and Angel Gatto, in Clifford Township for $189,000.00. Lloyd E. Putt to LE Putt Enterprises LLC, in Liberty Township for one dollar. Dorothy M. (AKA) Dorothy C. (estate) and Rita Andzulis, Patricia Odell and Dorothy Usher to Rita Andzulis and Patricia Odell, in Forest City for one dollar. Eric and Laura Radman to Cynthia L. Fisher, in New Milford Township for one dollar. Sharon J. Short (estate) to Roy Vandevort, in Little Meadows Borough for one dollar. Jack and Mae Campos to Jack, Mae and Richard Campos and Jacqueline Kearney, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar. William R. Sutch to William R. and Randa R. Sutch, in Herrick Township for one dollar. William R. Sutch to William R. and Randa R. Sutch, in Herrick Township for one dollar. Eva M. Falnnery and Steven Polifrone to Richard E. Curtis, in Forest City for one dollar. Marlene M. Ackley to Dennis F. and Zachary M. Reed, in Oakland Township for one dollar. DIVORCES Karen Frances Baker Reed of Montrose vs. Jeffrey David Reed, married 1988. Michael Bartkus of New Milford vs. Sherry Bartkus of Montrose, married 1987. Dineen Roeller vs. Thomas F. Roeller, both of Friendsville, married 1986. Scott A. Groover of Susquehanna vs. Wendy Groover of Kingsley, married 2002. James L. Venneman of Susquehanna vs. Valerie L. Venneman of Kingston, married 2006. Amy L. Tompkins of Hallstead vs. Ty P. Birchard of Huntingdon, PA, married 1993. Cheryl L. Handsom vs. Donald R. Handsom, III, both of Hallstead, married 2006. BENCH WARRANTS The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has bench warrants for the following individuals as of 10:56 a.m. on March 25, 2011. William D. Barton, Ryan T. Brooks, Douglas Buckman, Bryan S. Burnett, Beverly A. Carvin, James J. Corridoni, John C. Creps, Heather R. DeBoer, Charles S. Dunn, David J. Fischer, Thomas Fisher, John S. Frisbie, Jr., Andy L. Groff, David Haines, Jr., William Neil Hendrickson, Shannon J. Hollister, Richard W. Ianuale, Richard E. Kalinowski, Christopher J. Kingsbury, Erik E. Krisovitch, Lee Labor, Casey J. Lawton, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Derrick Lezinsky, Jason Lindquist, Michael Maryasz, Mark C. McCarey, Jennifer M. Miller, Francis Muchanic, Shane Nelson, Daniel O'Brien, Donald Palmer, Jeremy Presson, Arthur D. Quick, Jesse R. Rhinebeck, Jr., David J. Shiner, Sinon C. Smith, Sr., Eric J. Snell, Garrett M. Staudinger (aka Thomas), Justin Thompson, Robert J. Twilley, Steven G. Warner, Steven G. Wormuth, Donna Zeluff. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.
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