It looks like the new Great Bend Borough Police Department has a near future. At its meeting on October 6, the Borough Council set a target of October 17 for the department to begin operations. The department’s Officer in Charge (OIC), Jon Record, told Council that all he needed was a telephone and a working computer. “I want to get started,” he said.

Council formally appointed Mr. Record, and Tom Golka and Tim Cramer officers. Mr. Record said that badge numbers had been assigned, along with radio call signs. All that remained was to have the car inspected.

Well, not quite all. The department’s office in the Borough garage is still not ready. Council president Rick Franks said the contractor was “not making much progress” completing the work, with flooring, doors and plumbing still not installed, among other things. Council member Joe Collins expressed some frustration with the contractor - whom no one but Jerry MacConnell seemed to know how to contact, and Mr. MacConnell did not attend the meeting. The project is already “way over budget,” said Mr. Collins. Solicitor Frank O’Connor expressed some concern that the Borough might be accepting some “enhanced liability” by opening the office for business when it isn’t really ready.

Borough Secretary Sheila Guinan will issue keys to the officers. With some luck they will fit the locks in the doors when they are finally hung. Mr. Record said he would take a day off his regular job with the county sheriff’s office to get the furniture, which is being donated.

In the meantime, Ms. Guinan said that the pension fund left over from the old police department that went out of business a decade ago was audited recently. She said she was told that the 2 findings in the audit should not be of concern to the Borough.

The Borough had been looking to the Hallstead-Great Bend Joint Sewer Authority (HGBJSA) to repair Spring Street at the conclusion of the renovation project at the plant. That seems to be of lesser importance now, and not just because of recent flooding. True, the old check valves have not yet been replaced and the river backed up into the plant. And it is also still true that the Borough does not have a representative on the authority’s board (any takers?).

More important this evening was the $2.9 million in bonds that the sewer authority wants to issue. For that to happen, the three municipalities with primary jurisdiction over the sewer system - Hallstead and Great Bend Boroughs and Great Bend Township - must all guarantee the debt, in proportion to their participation in the authority. Great Bend Borough will be on the hook for about $1.175 million if the sewer authority defaults on the bonds, and attorney O’Connor isn’t enthusiastic about that. He said that a major catastrophe (and flooding was on everyone’s mind) could prevent many subscribers from paying their sewer bills, opening the sponsoring municipalities to major liability against the bonds.

Mr. O’Connor said that the motion to approve the guaranty ordinance required a roll-call vote. Council member Pat Thatcher nearly choked on her vote, but it passed unanimously anyway. After all, there was no real choice in the matter.

The flooding this time wasn’t as bad as it was in June 2006, but there was damage nonetheless. Mr. Collins was given approval to hire Tom DeLongo to repair the fence in Greenwood Park for $900. Council member and fireman Mike VanGorden reported that a company involved in natural gas exploration has volunteered to purchase a suitable generator for the fire company, a lack that became evident during the recent emergency.

On the other hand, Ms. Guinan’s efforts to get natural gas company representatives to visit Council to discuss leasing so far has come to naught. Mr. MacConnell insisted that he didn’t want to meet with landsmen, but with gas company people directly. Since Mr. MacConnell was absent this time, Council gave the go-ahead to schedule landsmen to appear before Council to discuss leasing the Borough’s property.

And just in time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the county, has issued new flood maps. The maps are available for review for 30 days. Once they are accepted, property owners affected by the redefinition of flood-prone areas (who must be notified by their municipal governments) will have 60 days to file comments and appeals.

In other business, Mr. Collins was also given approval to hire Harry Aldrich to pour a pad for a new bluestone bench donated by the Lions Club for Wiegan Memorial Park.

The flags that have graced Main Street these past several years are showing the wear and tear of time. Council is reluctant to go to the Veterans of Foreign Wars once more to supply new flags. Perhaps residents could purchase flags individually, maybe in memory of a loved one?

Ms. Guinan reported on a tour of the town’s streets with Ed Sumski, Municipal Services Representative of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). She said that Mr. Sumski would prepare a plan that the Borough might use as a basis for maintaining the streets.

The Great Bend Borough Council meets regularly on the first Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough Building on Elizabeth Street. Recently they have also been holding special monthly meetings to focus on the police department; the one this month will be on October 17.

Forest City residents were conspicuously absent at a council business meeting, held October 3. Matters of direct interest to the public included the announcement of the Third National Drug Take-Back Initiative, which will be held Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest City American Legion Hall, 100 Dundaff Street. Individuals wishing to discard unwanted prescription and over the counter medications may bring them to this location for safe disposal.

Forest City residents are also invited to participate in a yard waste pick-up day, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011. Acceptable items include bagged leaves and bundles of small branches.

Solicitor Paul E. Smith reported that no new reports have been received from the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the sewer project.

Concerning employment, Forest City resident Justin Nagle was hired effective October 3 to serve as a part-time police officer within the borough. Additionally, Robert Tedesco, head of public works, will offer recommendations for part time hires for winter plowing. Recommendations will be reviewed by the Forest City Personnel Committee.

There were only three council members at the October 3 Montrose Borough meeting, and one was the president (who normally cannot make motions or second them, or vote). This led to a certain amount of jocularity, as the remaining two had to motion and second everything which was done. Much was done regardless, including action regarding columbariums, parking meters, events, and materials.

The unemployment compensation was going to increase by 2.15%, from 2.25%, the borough secretary announced, bringing it to above 4 percent. This was a statewide matter, something which council thought to consider in the upcoming budget.

Mr. Reimel suggested that a letter be sent to Senator Yaw and Representative Major that they move the prevailing wage legislation along. Council had been encouraged by PSAB to send a letter in support of this Borough Wage Reforms legislation.

Some research had been done regarding the columbarium issue, discussed the month prior. It was suggested that perhaps the man working on the new ordinances be contacted, as, for example, council wanted to restrict these structures to church use.

There was some discussion on the backflow valve. It had failed this year, and as repairing it would cost two thirds the price of purchasing a new one, council decided to follow the latter course.

The county was going onto a narrow band frequency. The police had ascertained that all of the cars and all but two of the portable radios supported it. It was thought to replace those that did not, as the money was in the equipment budget. It was also mentioned that the flashlights in the police cars did not last excessively long, and that the police did not have backups. It was hoped that some of these could be obtained as well.

A three day training was to be held in Bucks County to update the average police officer about the signs that a vehicle might have contraband in it. The training would explain the telltale signs.

An officer resigned, who took a full time job with the federal government. This resignation was accepted with regret; Mr. Chamberlain wished to thank him for his work.

The municipal authority being present, it was stated that council was ready to sign the agreement. The borough's solicitor was asked if there was any problem with the amounts, and she suggested that a couple of copies of the already existing ordinance be certified. There did not seem to be a point in putting clean signatures on an already passed ordinance, she felt. She also stated that the documents which had numbers on them had been checked against the books by the borough secretary. Ms. O'Malley continued that in all of the e-mails from Attorney Carlucci, none of them made reference to a timeframe. What it did have in it was reference to the fact that a commitment letter had been registered. She was not certain what the excitement was. Mr. Daly expounded upon this, as the bids needed to be awarded at a certain time. They were holding the official awarding of the bids until the financing went through. The concern, he said, was that they were reaching the end of the bid periods and wished to keep them open. It was confirmed that they would like things to be completed as soon as possible, and thought that the documents could be signed that evening. Mr. Daly requested that two copies of everything be signed. He also said that he wanted to make certain that the borough was being kept in the loop; it was responded that they were.
Complaints, the mayor said, had been lodged regarding the mess up by the County Seat, from pedestrians.

The hearing was opened for the adoption of the amended parking meter ordinance. It was closed very shortly thereafter; public attendance to the meeting was very low. The earned income tax ordinance hearing was opened next. All this did was change the date. That hearing was closed roughly a minute later. Both motions were approved. Mr. Lamont actually voted against one of them, causing Mr. Chamberlain to break the tie.

Mr. Reimel motioned that a request from the Holy Name of Mary Church for fire police and a banner be approved.

The contribution to the Fire Company was motioned, allowing for the budgeted amount to be paid. The budgeted contribution to the library was motioned to be paid as well.

The date and time for Halloween was set, this year it fell upon a Monday. A suggestion was made by Mr. Lamont to start the hours earlier, for people with young children who wanted to have them out prior to dark. The hours were set for 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., with a 9:00 p.m. curfew set.

Leaf pick up was approved for the last week in October.

A flood plain ordinance was broached for discussion. The council was being told by FEMA that they should look at it. It was suggested that there might be one flood plain in the borough, near Prospect Street. A reporter and the secretary explained that FEMA was saying a flood plain ordinance needed to be readopted or that agency would not cover damage were a flood to ever hit the area. Homeowners could not even get flood insurance without one.

The Susquehanna County tax collection commission met, Mr. Reimel explained, and they were close to completion. All the municipalities were at the point of adopting the new eit's. Centax was to be the new tax collector, beginning in the new year. There had been some discussion regarding who would collect the money attributable to 2011, such as last quarter payables. It was suggested that the borough tell its current tax collector that they were responsible for collecting all funds attributable to that year. Ongoing, it was stated that while the borough had been contributing by check for the borough's contribution to the tax collection committee, in the future the money could be taken right out of the first quarter's receipts by the collection agency.

At the beginning of the October 6 New Milford Borough meeting, Jane Zick read a letter from former president Jim Carr stating that he was resigning his position on borough council for work reasons. He commended the borough secretary, Amy Hine, for all she had done during his tenure. Ms. Zick commented on hating to see him leave, stating that he had served the borough well, though she understood why he had to leave the council. The motion was made and passed to accept the resignation with regret.

The borough then had to nominate a new president until December, when reorganization would occur. Teri Gulick was nominated, and she accepted the position until the end of the year. There were to then be three open spots on council, as two other members were resigning.

Jane Zick encouraged people to go check out the ball park, opining that it would be the best ballpark in the county. It was stated that the grant for this project was almost expended. Teri asked about the money which was donated through other organizations. Eighty thousand was given for the grant. There was some discussion then about the finances. The donated money was included with the grant funds.

Someone asked if the borough would have money then, to complete the project. Mrs. Drake explained that due to the flooding the paving had to be postponed to the spring. It was thought that this now was a good thing, as it would give the parks association the ability to see how everything else worked out financially.

Two men from the fire company were present to discuss the Parade of Lights. The committee had decided on October 29 for the parade, a Saturday. The line up was to be 5:30, but the parade was to begin at six thirty. It was to start down by Cosmello's. It was pointed out that one flier had said six o'clock, but the representative responded that what had been sent out to other fire companies was six thirty. The parade would end in the area of green gables. The after events were to be set up across from the fire hall, and the men wanted to ask the council if they would run a haunted house. The fire company would provide the tent, but felt unable to organize both the parade and the house. There was a little bit of discussion regarding this. It was said that the haunted house had been skipped the year prior, and people had asked about it. Someone stated that the mayor, Joe Taylor, had done a nice job in the past, and he was asked if he would spearhead it. Council in the end said that they would love to help. Local businesses had been approached for donations.

There was also a house decorating contest. There was no theme this year.
The fire department was commended for their help during recent natural disasters, and their general work in the community.

Vicky drake wanted to update everybody on the park project, stating that the following Saturday, October 15, after the last home game for football, they wanted to get in there and dig to start laying out the lampposts. The circuits that were being run now were only for the lampposts, she continued, not for a scoreboard or a tower. The doors were being held up by the flooding in Vestal. Don Button's paint guy was going to paint the doors for them.

The Columbia Hose Company fund drive paper had been received. It was also to have been sent out to residents.

Council was cordially invited to the Conservation District awards banquet. Reservations were to be in by the night of the meeting.

A letter had been received from the Natural Resources Conservation Service emergency watershed protection program, which provided assistance addressing threats that occurred as a result of natural crises. There was no funding available at the time, the letter said, but they wanted to gather information in case money became available. It was decided that they would send information to the group on Mylert Creek. The creek near Johnson Street where trees had fallen and water was being redirected was mentioned as well.

Council had received notification that housing and redevelopment wanted to subdivide. It was suggested that this be sent on to the planning commission. The total acreage was 2.77 acres, and they wished to subdivide a 1 acre lot for the purposes of multifamily housing.

During the mayor's report, he warned council that the road up by Peck Hill was going to be lost into the ditch if they didn't put large rock up there. The road was being undermined. He recommended that they get somebody with a dump truck, and have the borough maintenance department spread it to fix the situation. He asked if they would rather spend $250 to $300 for stone or lose the road. He recommended they get large stone, but said that it was up to them. The stone would be left in the ditch. It was suggested that this be done before the snow flew. It was decided that they would get some prices on it.

It was stated that up near the pool, the neighbors now wanted the ditch (agreed upon at an earlier meeting in order to divert water away from private properties) to go to the sidewalk. There was some discussion regarding this. What council had originally planned had been completed, and then council had added another 35 feet already. The property owners were now requesting the ditch be extended still further. Ms. Gulick said that the water was rushing to their home right now, and that this could not continue. Ms. Zick said that if they did what was requested now, the situation had to end there. In the end this is what they decided to do - extend the ditch yet another 35 feet such that the water wouldn't flow directly to the neighbor's house, but not all the way to the sidewalk.

The secretary had put a call in to DEP, attempting to get emergency permits to clean out the area on Cobb street behind the old roller skating rink. Beyond the skating rink property to the south has always been swampy. There used to be a spillway in that area. Now, however, growth and trees had chocked the creek in such a way that it did not enter the spillway. Amy had contacted the state to see if they could clear out their 50 feet of property, near the bridge. The property owners in the back wanted to obtain emergency permits so they could clean out the spillway, so that once again when the water headed toward the bridge on Montrose street it would go into the spillway rather than backing up. This was thought to alleviate some of the flooding. The property owner had the equipment down there already, and was just awaiting the permits. A site visit by DEP was scheduled. Ms. Gulick pointed out that on an elevation map that area had the highest elevation of any in town, and it ought not to flood so. Ms. Gulick spoke of visiting the motel at that end of town, speaking of how it saddened her that the place was spotless but the walls had been cut up three feet all around. There was some discussion about what property owners were doing to try and help themselves, like perhaps planting shrubs.

The secretary had received a call from somebody regarding when the cement would be removed from the Maple Street bridge area. The two people who had the capability to do it, the mayor reported, said that would get to it when they had time. Realistically, he felt, the project should have been done when the bridge was fixed. There had been two pieces of concrete left by the 2006 flood - one was removed, but the one near Vogel's was about 25 feet long. It had been thought it could be broken up, after it was discovered that it was too large to remove whole, but it was steel reinforced. Someone asked if the borough could go back to the company who fixed the bridge to get it removed. Amy had checked with the engineer who had completed the bridge work; he maintained that the concrete had not come from that bridge. Those at the meeting that evening seemed to disagree, the homeowner said it fell off of the bridge and there was no other cement around for it to have come from. The mayor believed that this was leading to the destruction of Vogel's wall. Ms. Abbot asked if they could get someone there at a scheduled time if they agreed to pay them. It was decided that they would need to get some estimates.

A few phone calls had been received regarding potholes.

The solicitor had stated that he was closer to completing the fire escrow ordinance, the borough secretary reported. Progress on the brake retarder ordinance was slower, however.

It was stated that the ceiling was coming down in the borough office, as the chimney was leaning and so were the trees. The mayor had suggested that they call the heating company to look at the chimney. As for the trees, they wanted to trim them but needed to ask permission to go on the neighbor's property.

Mr. Taylor stated that for some reason this year more oil had been used than other years. He stated that he didn't know how they were using that much oil. Council decided that they would no longer heat the garage.

The borough's contract would be up this year with the Montrose police, Ms. Gulick said, and she was working with the chief to see if they could do a three year contract next, with no increase. The chief saw no problem with this, as their working with another municipality had opened up their eligibility for other grants. The parks association had said that this summer had been the best for them in recent years, as far as vandalism went, etc.

It was mentioned that the Montrose borough had said they would be willing to assist other municipalities if they needed it, in the wake of the flooding. It was opined by Ms. Gulick that this was a very neighborly thing to do.

It was stated that they desired to have someone to do backup plowing. It was suggested they advertise.

When the gas lease bid was brought up, it was stated that the attorney was still working with the company. No other news was reported.

A meeting had been attended by a few council members, for the new flood insurance maps. Some changes needed to be made, after which it was to be sent back to the borough secretary. This was a FEMA project. There was some talk about the benefits of getting insurance, and when was the best time to do so in relation to these maps.

It was budget time again. A tentative budget needed to be done by November.
It was decided that the truck would be in the parade of lights. It was also suggested that the police be encouraged to enter it. After this the meeting closed.

DEEDS

Daniel M. and Olivia A. Sokoloski to William O. and June A. Goodrich, in Montrose for $100,000.00.

Mary M. (AKA) Mary Yakely (estate) to John and Mary Lynn Yakely, in Forest City for one dollar.

Marlene Sensale and Michael Kohout to D V R Adams, in Clifford Township for $949,000.00.

Old Cemetery and West Side Cemetery Association to West Side Old Cemetery Association, in Brooklyn Township for one dollar.

Herman L., Jr. and George Otto; Jean Otto Ford; and Joan Otto Esherick to H&BO Family Lake Property LLC, in Brooklyn Township for one dollar.

Clare Howanitz (estate) to Maple Highlands LLC, in Herrick Township for $87,500.00.

Duane Brunges to Salvatore and Toni D. Amato, in Bridgewater Township for $189,500.00.

Kevin C. Kovalefsky to Sherry L. Kovalefsky (AKA) Sherry L. Upright, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Patricia M. Allen to James R. and Mary Lou Decker, in Hallstead Borough for $65,000.00.

Robert J. Rudolph (estate) to Jill M. Jernee and Amy K. Hyland, in Rush Township for one dollar.

George, Jr. and Dale Legg to George, Jr. and Dale Legg, in Choconut Township for one dollar.

Richard and Joyce Bevan to Dennis R. Bevan and Connie R. Hagy, in Liberty Township for one dollar.

James and Donald Ransom and Irene Sechrist to James R. and Ann C. Ransom, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Theresa M. Teel to Theresa M. Teel Family Limited Partnership, in Springville Township for one dollar.

David R. and Sharron L. McGuigan to David R. and Sharron L. McGuigan, in Apolacon Township for one dollar.

David R. and Sharron L. McGuigan to David R. and Sharron L. McGuigan, in Apolacon Township for one dollar.

David and Barbara Susz to David Susz, in Springville Township for one dollar.

Marlene Ruth (AKA) Marlene R. Kelley to Paul M. Kelley, in Jessup Township for one dollar.

Edwin Hampton, II (AKA) Edwin H., II and Anne Dexter (AKA) Anne D. Shafer to E&A Shafer Family Limited Partnership, in Silver Lake and Liberty townships for one dollar.

Lois V. and Jay A. Gardner and Joyce V. and Gerald L. Lathrop to Robert and Elizabeth Smith, in Montrose for $65,000.00.

Samuel A. Beam to Gary W. Gray, in New Milford Township for $340,000.00.

Stewart A., III and Cheri E. Wenhold to Thomas F. Feely, Jr. and Nancy E. Nagle, in Brooklyn Township for $318,000.00.

Dorothy Riley Ellis to Stephen A. and Stephanie Major, in Clifford Township for $187,500.00.

George K. and Virgie (AKA) Virgie J. Norton; Linda Fallon; Jonathan and Christina Kephart to George K. Norton, Linda Fallon and Jonathan Kephart, in Harmony Township for one dollar.

United Methodist Church of South Auburn (succ to) Methodist Episcopal Church of South Auburn to United Methodist Church of South Auburn, in Auburn Township for one dollar.

Juanita (AKA) Juanita A. Burdick (by atty) to Calvin R. Oney, in Lanesboro Borough for $44,900.00.

Don M. and Nancy J. Burdick to Don M. and Nancy J. Burdick, in Liberty Township for one dollar.

Gerald and Roseanne Mensel to Ralph L., III and Suzanne McCoy, in Lenox Township for $269,000.00.

Barbara Moriarity, Adaline Williams and Gladys Barney to Jean Levenson, in Silver Lake Township for $500.00.

Lawrence and Linda Giese to James M., Sr. and Annita B. Chiariello, in Franklin Township for $260,000.00.

George and Louella (AKA) Louella A. Petrak to George (trust) and Louella A. (trust) Petrak, in Forest Lake Township for one dollar.

George and Louella (AKA) Louella A. Petrak to George (trust) and Louella A. (trust) Petrak, in Forest Lake Township for one dollar.

MARRIAGES

Thomas Alexander Addley and Stacie Anne Lowry, both of Syracuse.

Jeffrey Ohara of Carbondale and Dawn Puorro of Clifford.

Carl Anthony Oropallo, III and Shannon Christine Warner, both of Susquehanna.

Michael Glenn Pompey of Nicholson and Brianna M. Godoy of Vestal.

Shawn Lee Isby of Hallstead and Kristin Renee Toner of New Milford.

Jason Michael Goff and Rachel M. Conway, both of Hallstead.

Joseph Yoo of Endwell and Lauren Michelle DeWitt of Susquehanna.

Gregory William Sheridan of Woodstock, ON and Jessica Mae Craige of Montrose.

James L. Canfield and Tracy Lynn Soller, both of Hallstead.

Gene R. Maginley of Montrose and Molly Rey Kleintob of Shickshinny.

Gary William Haskell, Jr. of Jackson and Holly L. Corbin of Hop Bottom.

Kevin Charles Sylvester of Susquehanna and Haley Nicole Atkinson of Starrucca.

Brandon J. Bennett of Harford and Adele N. Kryger of Kingsley.

Michael Paul Fissler and Nicole R. Kesler, both of Lawton.

David Frank Youst and Courtney Sue Parvin, both of Reston, VA.

Joel A. Ropecka of Brackney and Adrienne R. Fosegan of Johnson City.

Jordan Benjamin Cunningham of New Milford and Jeanette Marie Rinker of Springville.

Brian McAlla of Clifford Twp. and Janel H. Spriggs of LaPlume.

Richard Springer and Sharon R. Rudzianski, both of Friendsville.

James F. Straub of Kingston and Yasuko M. Ely of Kingsley.

Jeremy M. Hernandez and Frances Alyce Wadopian, both of Kirkwood.

Douglas Allen McArthur and Valerie Lynn Kissel, both of Port St. Lucie, FL.

Matthew Alain Zellner of Lehighton and Jiseon Choi of South Korea.

Daniel Murphy Mangin and Shannon Marie Hugaboom, both of Thompson.

Evan Wesley Kyle and Alexis Ann Reed, both of Watertown, NY.

Jeffrey C. Williams and Anna P. Trzasko, both of Somerville, MA.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has outstanding bench warrants for the following individuals as of 10:50 a.m. on October 7, 2011.

Jack Akers, Duane M. Aldrich, Craig J. Anderson, Tonya S. Birchard, Christopher Brenner, Daniel M. Brown, Douglas Buckman, Howard A. Burns, III, Bradley C. Button, Heather R. DeBoer, John F. Feeley, David J. Fischer, Jennifer D. Hazlett, Jason R. James, Christopher J. Kingsbury, Eric C. Kohlhepp, Erik E. Krisovitch, Lee Labor, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Michael Maryasz, Erica Y. Mead, Shane P. Nicholson, Jr., Donald Palmer, James D. Peck, Jr., Vincent J. Petriello, Jeremy Presson, Perry Rohan, Roy E. Rosenbaum, Shawn Rousseau, David J. Shiner, Eric J. Snell, Gary Tripp, Kurtis L. Vogler, Steven G. Warner, Jamie L. Williams, Sr., Steven G. Wormuth, Patrick L. Yachymiak.

Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.

BURGLARY

On October 9 at 7:45 p.m. a burglary occurred at Schwalm's Deli in Gibson, in which Edward Mazzocchi of South Gibson is accused of breaking into the store through a window and stealing two twelve packs of Busch beer. He was arraigned and committed to Susquehanna County Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail.

CRASH

On October 8 at 7:10 a.m. Patrick Rene of Dayton, NJ was traveling south on Interstate 81 in New Milford Township when his vehicle struck a deer as it was attempting to cross the interstate from east to west. After impact the vehicle came to a final rest on the right shoulder. Physical evidence observed included the following: deer hair in the radiator cover area and right front bumper area. The vehicle was leaking radiator fluids due to impact with the deer. No injuries were reported; seatbelts were in use. The vehicle was towed by Marv's towing.

CRASH

On October 9 at 6:30 a.m. Stephen Harris, Jr. of Mehoopany was traveling north on SR 29 in Dimock Township when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the oncoming lane, entering the west berm and striking a utility pole with the front of the Ford F350 he was driving. Minor injury was sustained; seat belt use was listed as “none used/not applicable.”

DUI

On October 9 at 5:36 a.m. PSP Gibson responded to a location on SR 0106 in Clifford Township for a possible crash. Upon arrival it was discovered that Tracy Molinard of Dalton lost control of her vehicle, spun out and left the roadway from the south berm. The vehicle then became stuck in the mud. After an interview with the accused, she was arrested for Driving Under the Influence; charges were pending the results of the BAC test.

THEFT

Brent Vanteger and Jason Farr, of Nicholson and Jackson respectively, are accused of stealing a car off private property in Gibson in September. Further information was not given in this report.

THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

On October 8 at 2:40 p.m. Carlyle Berg parked his truck at Lockhart's Convenient Mart in Bridgewater and left his keys in the center console of the truck. One or more unknown person(s) then entered the truck and drove it away. The truck is listed as a black 2011 Dodge 1500 pickup truck, regular cab. It has a diamond plate silver tool box in the bed. The registration is PA Reg# YAC1481; anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

DEATH INVESTIGATION

On October 8 at 1:49 p.m. a Dimock woman was discovered to be deceased in her residence. The victim lived alone and no foul play is suspected.

HARASSMENT

Joshua Pierson of Kirkwood and Dillion Havner of Hallstead were cited for harassment following an incident against a Hallstead man. The information of the accused recently became available for the completion of the investigation of this February incident.

THEFT

Randy Barnhart of Hallstead reported that a neighborhood acquaintance had stolen some cash from his residence. The investigation was continuing as of the time of report. Anyone with information was asked to contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154 and reference incident #R5-822527. The suspect's information was not being released at the time of report due to the ongoing investigation.

CRASH

On October 7 at 2:56 p.m. Richard Johnson of Montrose and a juvenile male from Tunkhannock were both traveling west on Route 3023 in Dimock, in an area marked with men at work signs. At the last flag man at the end of the site, the boy slowed as directed by the flagman's stop sign. Johnson came around the corner and could not stop in time, swerving toward the north side of the roadway trying to avoid the crash. This maneuver was unsuccessful, Johnson's vehicle struck the teen's, causing it to skid into the oncoming lane. There were no injuries reported at the scene; seat belts were utilized. Citations were to be filed with District Court 34-3-01.

THEFT

Sometime during the night of October 6, morning of October 7, the Barbercut Lite game machine, located at the Flying J in New Milford, was broken into. One MP3 player and some cash were removed from within. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

DRUG POSSESSION

PSP Gibson was investigating Thomas Mellor of Kingsley, who was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Charges were to be filed in District Court 34-3-03.

THEFT

PSP Gibson was investigating a theft which occurred on SR 2021 in Lenox Township, between the 5th and 6th of October. As a result of the theft a rusty air compressor and approximately 200 lbs of scrap metal were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson.

DEATH INVESTIGATION

On October 6 at approximately 8 a.m. a New Milford man was discovered to be deceased, by his wife when she returned home from work. The man is believed to have died of natural causes, however an autopsy was scheduled to determine a cause of death. The investigation was continuing as of the time of report; pending the results.

THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING

On September 26 at 2:15 p.m. Tomas Andzulis of Nicholson and Richard Schultz of Nicholson, are accused of going to a location on SR 2096 in Lathrop Township and stealing scrap metal from that location. The two then went down to Weitsman's scrap and sold the metal for money without the permission of the victim. Charges were field at District Court 34-3-03 on both of the accused for Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property, and Criminal Conspiracy.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

On October 5 at 5 p.m. a New Milford man is accused of openly urinating in New Milford park as a man and his child walked by. The man was cited for Disorderly Conduct and charges were filed at court 34-3-02.

CRASH

On October 4 at 3:15 p.m. a juvenile male was traveling east on SR 0106 in Lenox, going too fast for the existing or potential conditions. The boy observed slowed traffic ahead, applied the brakes, and lost control of his vehicle, causing it to hit an embankment and overturn. A seat belt was in use; only minor injury was sustained.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

PSP Gibson is investigating a recovery of a stolen Haulmark trailer from Vestal, NY. It was left along SR 848 in Apolacon Township, on September 30 at approximately 4:30 or 5 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the station.

RECKLESS ENDANGERING

On October 3 at 5:30 p.m. a Montrose woman was traveling north on Dubois St. in a white GMC Jimmy. A Great Bend man, her brother in law, was traveling south on Dubois St. in a white Chevrolet Blazer. Her husband was in the passenger seat. The brother turned his vehicle around and started to follow the woman's vehicle on Dubois St. She pulled over and her husband exited the passenger seat and walked to the passenger's side of her vehicle. Once at the passenger side he attempted to open the door and she drove off. The men then attempted to follow her at a high rate of speed north on Dubois St. She made a left turn and the brother-in-law ran into the rear of her vehicle, causing minor damage. He then stopped following the woman, and she drove to PSP Gibson to file a report. The brother-in-law will be charged at District Court 34-3-02 for recklessly endangering another person and various traffic offenses.

If you have information regarding any of these incidents please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.