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HEADLINES: Birthday Donation Benefits Library Young Max Brewer is an avid reader and library user. For his tenth birthday, he decided to do something special -instead of gifts, he asked his friends to make donations to the Susquehanna County Library. Max raised $250 to benefit the Susquehanna County Library Building Fund.
Pictured (l-r) above: Administrator/Librarian Susan Stone, Max Brewer and Children's Librarian Karen Braker-Reed. "We are delighted with Max's generosity!" says Susan Stone, Administrator/Librarian. "It's especially heartwarming and inspiring to see a child be so community-oriented and supportive of the need for a new headquarters for the county library system." Max is also an author/illustrator whose book, “Mr. Toad and Mrs. Toad,” won first prize in the Write and Illustrate Your Own Picture Book Contest, and can be borrowed from your local library location. Kim Harwood, chair of the Building Fund, says "Max's donation may be about the most inspiring of the nearly 700 pledges and donations we've received." Mr. Harwood announced that with Max's help, the building fund is nearing the $1.5 million mark, including a $300,000 HUD grant. "We are getting closer to the amount of local support we need to get the attention of foundations and thereby the balance of what it will take to build our new facility," he adds. "If you are among those 700 generous donors, we extend a hearty thank you and congratulations - and if you're not, shouldn't you be?" Please visit www.librarybuildingfund.org, where you can get more information and make a pledge over the next several years to help "Make It Happen," or call 570-278-1881.
Keep Graduation Season From Ending In Tragedy Harrisburg - With graduation and prom season underway and summer vacation fast approaching, PennDOT reminds young drivers to avoid distractions and focus their full attention on the road. “It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the season, but a moment of distraction or carelessness behind the wheel can have permanent and tragic consequences,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E. “Driving is a complex activity requiring motorists to make split-second decisions and intricate maneuvers; skills that suffer greatly whenever a driver is distracted or under the influence.” From 2006 to 2010, there were 114,627 crashes in Pennsylvania involving 16- to 19-year-old drivers. Tragically, those crashes resulted in 952 deaths. Nearly half of those crashes resulted from speeding, driving too fast for conditions, driver inexperience, driver distraction or improper or careless turning. Crash risks can be reduced through practice, limiting the number of passengers riding with a teen driver, parents setting a good example for the teen driver, obeying all rules of the road and exercising common sense. From 2006 through 2010, 3,386 crashes involved a teen driver who had consumed alcohol. Pennsylvania’s Zero Tolerance Law carries serious consequences for those under 21 who consume any amount of alcohol. The law sets the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at .02 for minors to be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). If under age 21, a person convicted of DUI will face a jail term of two days to six months, have their license suspended for at least one year and pay a fine of $500 to $5,000. May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month. For more information on young driver safety, visit PennDOT’s highway safety website, www.DriveSafePA.org and select the Young Driver link under the Traffic Safety Information Center.
April 2011 Lottery Records Following are the April Pennsylvania Lottery winners for Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties. State records show $98,500 was paid out in winnings. Tara K. Joyce of Lake Winola took home the most - $50,000 - from the game of “Quinto.” Jacqueline R. Batchelor of Hamlin scored $2,500 on the “Evening Big 4” game. Harold Graff of Hawley snagged $10,000 as a “Diamond & Pearls” winner. Listed below are the notable winners of $1,000 or more from the April Pennsylvania Lottery website. Susquehanna County Ralph G. Allen, Montrose, $1,000 from “1 Million Platinum Payout.” Barbara B. Ackley, Susquehanna, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Michael P. Fancher, Montrose, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Christopher Erat, New Milford, $1,000 from “20X The Money.” Cindy J. Cosgrove, Kingsley, $1,000 from “Diamond Mine.” Sandy L. Kilmer, Thompson, $1,000 from “Million Dollar Mega Multiplier.” Valerie Conroy, Susquehanna, $1,000 from “Money Money Money.” Michael P. Fancher, Montrose, $1,000 from “Money Money Money.” Wayne County Arthur Fieldler, Honesdale, $1,000 from “$1 Million Platinum Payout.” Edward Holmes, Lake Ariel, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Donald P. Kuhns, Honesdale, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Judy L. Phillps, Lake Ariel, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Diane L. Skinn, Lake Ariel, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Glenn A. Yetter, Beach Lake, $1,000 from “100 Million Cash Extravaganza.” Annmarie Kreiter, Hawley, $1,000 from “20X The Money.” Douglas W. Smith, Honesdale, $1,000 from “5X The Money.” Harold D. King, East Berlin, $1,000 from “Diamonds And 7S.” Barbara Napolitano, Lake Ariel, $1,000 from “Diamonds And 7S.” Nichola M. Smith, Honesdale, $1,000 from “Diamonds And 7S.” Anna M. Considine, Honesdale, $1,000 from Hershey's Kisses & Cash.” Dennis Considine, Honesdale, $1,000 from “Hershey's Kisses & Cash.” Jennifer Serge, Honesdale, $1,000 from “Million Dollar Cash Fever.” Craig R. Emig, East Berlin, $1,000 from “Million Dollar Mega Multiplier.” Ronald E. Bingaman, East Berlin, $1,000 from “Money Money Money.” Charles E. Randall, Gouldsboro, $1,000 from “Money Money Money.” Matthew D. Tardona, Hawley, $1,000 from “Money Money Money.” Steven Acosta, Honesdale, $1,000 from “Platinum Crossword.” Albert L. Kellogg, Jr., Lake Ariel, $1,000 from “Winner Take All.” Wyoming County Rosemary Griffis, Nicholson, $1,000 from “$250,000 A Year For Life.” Joseph J. Irish, Factoryville, $1,000 from “Diamonds & Pearls.” Steve D. Bowman, Laceyville, $1,000 from “Diamonds And 7S.” Ryan W. Swartzfager, Nicholson, $1,000 from “Diamonds And 7S.” Glenda L. Andenbauer, Factoryville, $1,000 from “Million Dollar Cash Fever.” Raymond G. Buckingham, Meshoppen, $1,000 from “Million Dollar Cash Fever.” Joseph F. Shalata, Tunkhannock, $1,000 from “Million Dollar Cash Fever.” Jammie M. Schuster, Tunkhannock, $1,000 from “Money Comb.” For the fiscal year 2009-2010, The Pennsylvania Lottery paid $1,204,910 out to Susquehanna County for Pace/Pacenet (Pharmaceutical Assistance), $1,572,950 to Wayne County and $814,866 to Wyoming County.
Maura Warner Receives Girl Scout Gold Award On Saturday, April 23, at the American Legion Gardner-Warner Post in Elk Lake, Maura Warner, a Junior at Montrose Area High School, received her Gold Award for her accomplishments in Girl Scouts. The Girl Scout Gold Award - the highest award that can be earned by a Girl Scout - honors girls who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their communities and an outstanding dedication to achievement. To receive the award, she must earn several recognitions and carry out a Girl Scout Gold Award project. The requirements involve skill development, leadership experience, career exploration, and service to her community. Girls develop crucial life skills such as goal setting, documentation, and planning for action. This award is earned by only 6% of high school Girl Scouts.
Maura (pictured above) earned her award by becoming a Red Cross volunteer for 2 years and then held a health and safety fair at Lathrop Street Elementary in October 2010 for children ages six to eleven. Her project helped to train 93 local children to be aware of injuries that can occur and how to react when they do. Numerous Red Cross volunteers helped teach children at 12 different stations. The children also toured both an ambulance and fire truck and made first aid kits to take home with them. Maura explained, “living in a rural community I feel that it is very important for kids to understand what to do in an emergency situation as it often takes some time for help to arrive.” The ceremony on Saturday was opened with local Girl Scouts from all levels entering with a flag ceremony and honoring Maura for her achievements in Girl Scouting beginning 12 years ago in Kindergarten. Each level of Girl Scouting was reminisced and a representative from that level honored Maura with a yellow rose. Local troop leaders spoke of Maura’s interactions with younger troops and her desire to share her love of scouting with other girls. They awarded Maura with her Gold Award Pin and a representative from Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Council was present to express their pride and also to honor Maura. A blessing was given by Maura’s great grandmother, Blanche Bush. Girl Scouts were dismissed and a reception was held.
2011 Stewardship Awards Announced La Plume, PA, - The Countryside Conservancy announced the winners of its 2011 Stewardship Awards at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 4 at Keystone College. This year’s ceremony recognized owners and caretakers of three properties as outstanding stewards of their farms, homes, lands and waters. George Yedinak of Madison Township won the “working farm” category for his dairy farm. Peter and Laura Frieder of Dalton won the “residential” category for their restored property on Lily Lake Road. Michael and Charm Giangrieco of Montrose won the “special use” category for their property that is managed for wildlife habitat. The Conservancy thanks all the award winners, who care so deeply for their land and have shown it through their work. All award winners received certificates of appreciation and a one-year membership in the Conservancy. The Stewardship Awards were instituted 15 years ago to express the Conservancy's appreciation for the efforts of good stewards of the land. The Countryside Conservancy conserves lands and water in and near the Tunkhannock Creek watershed for the public benefit now, and for the future. It is part of its mission to recognize and thank land owners and stewards who maintain their properties with respect for the land's conservation and cultural values and thereby bring pleasure to the public.
Jackson Pin Thimblers At a recent meeting last year’s president, Evan Cantone, called the meeting to order. The following officers were elected: President, Nathan Wallace; Vice President, Kaylin Trynoski; Secretary/News Reporter, Darren Wallace; Treasurer, Samantha Irwin; and game leaders, Evan Cantone, Ben Prentice, and Amanda Iveson. The selling of candy bars was discussed. New members Alexandra Iveson, Geena Miller, Zachary Heath, and Ryan Stallings were welcomed. Nathan Wallace did the 4-H pledge and Samantha Irwin did the Pledge of Allegiance. Refreshments were brought by Evan Cantone and Ben Prentice. Nathan and Darren Wallace brought drinks. The meeting was closed and everyone enjoyed the refreshments and games. News Reporter: Darren Wallace Jackson Pin Thimblers At the last Jackson Pin Thimblers meeting, president Nathan Wallace called the meeting to order. Darren Wallace did the Pledge of Allegiance and Zachary did the 4-H pledge. 4-H leader Rhaylene Britten told us what the different candy bars were to sell for a fundraiser, so the 4-H members can do different activities. Nathan Wallace did a demonstration about baseball. Evan Cantone assisted him. The club welcomed new members Russell Conklin, Aaron Lee, and Josiah Wells. Zachary Heath motioned to end the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Evan Cantone. Refreshments were served by Kaylin Trynoski and Geena Miller. Refreshments and games were enjoyed by everyone. News Reporter: Darren Wallace Sizzlin’ Steaks On May 20 the Sizzlin' Steaks 4-H club met at Maplewood Cemetery. Even though it was raining cats and dogs outside we still planted flowers on the Veteran's graves. Geraniums were planted among the graves. Everybody thought that the ground would be at least a little bit soft because of the rain, but we were wrong. The ground was hard and muddy and by the time we were done our shoes were wet. Jeanette Brainard was the only smart one who wore flip flops. After we planted flowers, we went for a snack at the Lenox Dairy Bar and that ended our night there. News Reporter: Alyssa Clarkson
Penn State Publications Address Water Issues UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Two new publications from Penn State Extension will help Pennsylvania citizens to become familiar with Marcellus Shale-related water issues, with an eye toward participating in public policy decisions. "Marcellus Shale Gas Well Drilling: Regulations to Protect Water Supplies in Pennsylvania" introduces the various water-related policies affecting Marcellus Shale natural-gas drilling. "Marcellus Shale Wastewater Issues in Pennsylvania - Current and Emerging Treatment and Disposal Technologies" discusses the state of the art in treatment and disposal of wastewater from Marcellus Shale natural-gas drilling. "Individuals, businesses and communities may be affected by the operations of this rapidly growing industry in the commonwealth," said the publications' lead author, Dr. Charles Abdalla, professor of agricultural and environmental economics. "Public policies for environmental protection will be improved if the affected parties - which include almost everyone - are well-informed about likely impacts and take advantage of opportunities to participate in decisions." Policy makers at the federal, multi-state, state and local levels have made regulatory decisions affecting shale gas exploration, with implications for water resources. In most cases, these regulations originated with legislation, such as Pennsylvania's Oil and Gas Act. However, government agency rule-making and court decisions also influence how gas drilling affects water resources and the environment. "Marcellus Shale Gas Well Drilling: Regulations to Protect Water Supplies in Pennsylvania," discusses the roles of the various levels of government, relevant sections of the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Act, permit requirements, protection of drinking water quality and groundwater, methods for disposing of drilling fluids, and the role of river basin commissions, among other issues. The limited options available for treatment and disposal of wastewater from this burgeoning industry have slowed the industry's expansion. But in the past year or so, important state regulatory changes have been finalized, clearing the way for innovation to meet the challenges of treating Marcellus wastewater, which is very high in total dissolved solids. "Marcellus Shale Wastewater Issues in Pennsylvania - Current and Emerging Treatment and Disposal Technologies" covers the volume of wastewater generated by the industry in Pennsylvania, the types and chemistries of Marcellus wastewater, additives used in hydrofracturing, the state's new total dissolved solids standards, and the various options for wastewater treatment and disposal. Abdalla said the publications are aimed at engaging residents, landowners, environmental organizations, economic development groups and others. "Now is the time for people to learn about and help shape public policies that will guide development of the Marcellus Shale," Abdalla said. "These policies will play a large part in determining the economic well-being and quality of life for residents of the commonwealth for a long time - perhaps generations - to come." The publications are based upon work supported by the Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Center. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the publications are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the center. These and other publications on water-related aspects of Marcellus Shale gas exploration are available online at http://extension.psu.edu/water/marcellus-shale.
Rep. Major Holds Grant Seminar
Rep. Major held a grant seminar featuring State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann for volunteer fire and ambulance organizations on April 21. Pictured (l-r) above are John Michaels, a firefighter with the Harford Volunteer Fire Company; Mann; Major; and Rick Moser, chief of Harford Volunteer Fire Company.
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