IDENTITY THEFT

On October 17 at 2:50 p.m. Jennifer Bevan discovered an unauthorized charge to her access card in the amount of $300; she subsequently canceled the card. The investigation showed that the charge was made at American Gold Label Foods in Hialeah, Florida. The investigation was continuing as of the time of report.

CRASH

On October 20 at 10:30 a.m. Joshua Mattison of Meshoppen was traveling north on SR 3005 when, while negotiating a right curve in the roadway, he failed to maintain control of his vehicle. The vehicle then exited the roadway and struck a telephone pole, causing it to spin clockwise 180 degrees and come to an uncontrolled stop facing south in the northbound travel lane of the road.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

On October 20 at 2:40 p.m. a 15 year old student began to yell obscenities at educators at the Blue Ridge High School, and created a physically offensive situation for the instructors and other students. The 15 year old juvenile was cited for disorderly conduct at District Court 34-3-02.

CRASH

On October 19 at 3:45 p.m. two unnamed drivers were traveling on SR 912 in Lenox Township. One, affected by a medical condition, crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and sideswiped the other, who was traveling northbound on that road.

FATAL FIRE

On October 18 at 1:00 p.m. a fire destroyed a residence in Middletown Township. A victim, whose name was withheld from the report pending positive identification, was found in the remains of the home. Positive identification was pending by the Susquehanna County Coroner. The fire was undetermined and remained under investigation. It did not appear to be suspicious.

CRASH

On October 19 at 3:10 p.m. a driver unnamed in the report was traveling east on Lion Rd. in Liberty Township when he or she lost control and exited the north berm, striking an embankment and a tree before catching fire. The driver was traveling too fast. The vehicle was towed by High-Tech towing. The operator was cited for roadways lined for traffic.

CRASH

On October 19 at 7:30 p.m. Benjamin Steinbacher was traveling north on Quarry Rd. in Lathrop Township when he failed to negotiate a right curve in the roadway; he was going too fast. The vehicle traveled off the west berm into a ditch. The driver's side front tire was ripped from the vehicle. The operator was cited for roadways lined for traffic.

BURGLARY

Sometime before the 19th of October entry was gained into the home of Raymond Hunsinger of Montrose, by means of a force exerted upon a door. The electrical wire, copper pipe, a gas stove, and a gas refrigerator were removed from within. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

THEFT

On October 18 at 8:30 a.m. 2 Rubbermaid gray garbage cans were stolen from the driveway of Robert Finigan of Kingsley. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

CRASH

On October 17 at 7:04 a.m. Whitman Dixon of Great Bend and Pamela Roma of Conklin were both driving their respective vehicles on New York Avenue in Great Bend. Dixon was following Roma approximately 3 car lengths behind her, traveling north. Roma slowed due to a deer crossing the road, and Dixon ran into her. No injures were reported; both parties were utilizing seat belts. Dixon was to be cited for following too closely.

THEFT

Sometime between October 13 and 17 a black table saw with an 18 HP motor was removed from a location on Fair Hill Road in Harford. The saw belonged to Brian Frisbie. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson at (570) 465-3154.

RUNAWAY/MISSING

A 16 year old New Milford girl, who ran away from home on October 16 and was thought to perhaps be traveling with her boyfriend, has been located.

CRASH

On October 14 at 11:47 a.m. Allen Coy of Montrose was towing a pontoon boat east on SR 4002 in Silver Lake Township when, while negotiating a right curve, the boat started to flip onto its left side. The vehicle with the trailer took both travel lanes, causing Samuel Spero of Brackney to drive onto the north berm. Nevertheless, his vehicle was struck on the left side by the boat as the units passed each other. The stricken vehicle then continued to travel west, entering a small ravine and impacting an embankment. Neither driver was injured; seat belts were in use.

BURGLARY

On October 15th the residence of Jedidiah Stewart of Lanesboro was entered into without authorization. Once entrance to the home was gained, two Vise brand flat screen televisions were removed from within. All acts were done without the consent of Stewart or a second victim, Joseph White of the Damascus area. The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson and reference the incident.

POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER

On October 2 at 4:10 p.m. Ian Ball of Montrose and Derek Stang of Lawton were stopped by Tpr. John Szuch for legal reasons. It was determined that Ball had a bench warrant out of Susquehanna County. A second trooper responded to the scene to positively identify the accused, and confirmed his identity. That trooper walked over to the vehicle and smelled an odor of marijuana being emitted from inside the vehicle. After asking and receiving permission from Stang, who was the operator, the vehicle was searched. The search yielded 230 Hydrocodone pills, a schedule III narcotic. Ball was taken to Susquehanna County Prison on the bench warrant. A criminal complaint on Stang was filed, as he was released from the scene. On October 12, Ball was arraigned before District Justice 34-3-01 on charges of PWI, Drug Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. District Justice 34-3-01 imposed a $50,000 bail or 10% cash (being $5,000 dollars). Ball was unable to post bail and was remanded back to the Susquehanna Count Prison until his preliminary hearing.

CRASH

On September 25 at 7:50 p.m. Lee Westbrook of Vestal failed to negotiate a curve on state highway 167 in Silver Lake Township, struck a tree, and rolled the vehicle. Passengers were transported to Wilson Hospital. Injury was unclear from the report; seat belts appeared to be in use.

TRAFFIC FATALITY

On October 12 at 5:50 p.m. Cameron Downey of Loganton, PA was traveling north on SR 267 in Auburn Township at the same time that a second driver, whose identity was withheld pending family notification, was traveling south. Both units impacted at the crest of a knoll. The driver of the second unit was pronounced dead at the scene by the Susquehanna County Coroner. A passenger in that vehicle sustained serious injury. The investigation was continuing at the time of report; anyone with information about the crash is asked to please contact PSP Gibson. PSP was assisted at the scene by the Meshoppen Borough Fire and Rescue.

HIT AND RUN

On October 12 at 8:35 p.m. an unknown driver was traveling in the parking lot area of the Harford Exxon in Harford Township when it made contact with the rear of a legally parked GMC Yukon. The unknown driver, operating a Ford F150, was driving in to utilize gas pumps, but fled the scene after the impact prior to police response.

PFA VIOLATION, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, HARASSMENT

On October 12 at 4:30 p.m. a woman having a PFA against Jason Gerhard of Montrose when to a Franklin Township home. Once she was inside, Gerhard started to yell, and the woman decided to leave. She got into her vehicle, which was parked outside. Gerhard then slashed three of her tires with a knife so that she could not leave. The woman then ran to a nearby business to contact police. Upon troopers’ arrival the defendant was taken into custody based on a PFA violation, criminal mischief, terroristic threats, and harassment violations.

CRASH

On October 9 at 4:59 a.m. Shannon Johnston of Fouke, AR was traveling west along SR 706 in Bridgewater Township when he came upon a deer in the roadway. Swerving to avoid the deer, he overcompensated and lost control. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole, continuing a short distance further before meeting a tree. The vehicle came to a rest against the tree.

DEATH INVESTIGATION

PSP Gibson is investigating an accident that occurred on October 11 at Elk Mountain. An employee of the mountain died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident involving a tractor. The man was operating the tractor at the top of the Tunkhannock Slope side of the mountain when it rolled several times down the slope, resulting in his death.

THEFT

Portable tree stands were stolen from hunting land in Gibson Township. The stands belonged to Jason Liepinis of new Milford, and were valued at $500, approximately.

THEFT

Metal items have been removed from a farm property on SR 2003 in Springville Township, during the last year.

THEFT

On October 11 at 9:48 a.m. Grimm construction workers were working on the Exxon station in Great Bend. The workers left the circular saw on their tailgate, and an unknown white male ran up to the vehicle, stole the saw, and fled south on foot. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On October 10 the phone line service to Reddon Drug store in Great Bend township was cut. This was determined after the Frontier Communications refused to repair the phone line. Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Gibson.

CRASH

On October 10 at 2:15 p.m. Alicia Morris of Pittston was traveling south on Interstate 81 in Harford Township when she lost control of her vehicle for unknown reasons. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle struck the embankment in the median and flipped onto its side, where it came to a rest facing north. A 12 year old male was transported to Montrose hospital for further evaluation on his hand. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed by Vogel's towing. The driver was to be cited at District Court 34-3-03 for driving on roadways laned for traffic.

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

DEEDS

David W. and Pamela Bonnice to Bonnice Acres LLC, in Jessup Township for $10.00.

Bark Em Squirrel LLC to Bark Em Squirrel LLC, in New Milford Township.

Margaret J. (estate) and John Ward and Patricia A. Decker to Patricia A. and Michael J. Decker, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Wallace, Jr. and Joan Burns to Elmer A. Brown, in Liberty Township for $200.00.

Gerald A. (AKA) Gerald and Jacqueline F. (AKA) Jacqueline Guiton to Guiton Family Irrevocable Trust, in Middletown Township for one dollar.

Rachel L. Wood to Thomas and Veea Calcaine, in Montrose for $40,000.00.

William J. and Rosemary A. Isopi to William J., Rosemary A., William A. and Jeannie Isopi, in Auburn Township for one dollar.

Walter (by sheriff) and Cathy L. (by sheriff) Nitterauer to US Bank, in Clifford Township for $5,832.76.

Charles W. and Joyce M. Barnum to Geraldine Darrow, in Little Meadows Borough for one dollar.

Robert Briar to Theodore W. and Sharyl L. Schwartz, in Oakland Township for $100,000.00.

Robert T. Dreger, Sr. (AKA) Robert Dreger (estate) to Edward J. Simon, in Oakland Borough for $11,000.00.

Chann Investments, Inc. to Chann Investments, Inc., in Jackson Township for one dollar.

Doris Moore; Bernard A. and Margaret Ann Jewson; Holly and Robert E. Kumpf to Jesse A. Colwell and Joseph L. Roberts, in Oakland Township for $113,000.00.

Shirley A. Travis to Dwayne and Deborah Acosta, in Susquehanna for one dollar.

Shirley A. Travis to Dwayne and Deborah Acosta, in Susquehanna for $110,000.00.

James T. (estate) and Terrence V. Powderly to Terrence V. and Georgiana Powderly, in Clifford Township for one dollar.

Elizabeth Vandyke (estate) to Amy Cook, in Springville Township for one dollar.

Dean and Melissa Vaughn to Bluestone Pipeline Company of Pennsylvania LLC, in Thompson Township for $300,000.00.

Renee Geron to Renee and Michael A., Jr. Geron, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Fossil Royalties LLC to MC Mineral Company LLC, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Fossil Royalties LLC to MC Mineral Company LLC, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Thomas Edward and Betty Carol Tell to Thomas Edward and Betty Carol Tell, in Clifford Township for one dollar.

Emily Maslar to Maslar Trust (by trustee), in Herrick Township for one dollar.

Ruth L. Trella to Craig J. Trella, in Forest City for one dollar.

Phyllis M. Smith to Ricky Max and Brenda Jean Smith, in Forest Lake Township for one dollar.

Fred J. and Karen E. (by atty) Carden to Rachel L. Wood, in Choconut Township for $163,000.00.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has outstanding bench warrants for the following individuals as of 10:37 a.m. on October 21, 2011.

Craig J. Anderson, Tonya S. Birchard, Christopher Brenner, Douglas Buckman, Howard A. Burns, III, Bradley C. Button, John F. Feeley, David J. Fischer, Jennifer D. Hazlett, Christopher J. Kingsbury, Eric C. Kohlhepp, Lee Labor, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Derrick J. Lezinsky, Michael Maryasz, Erica Y. Mead, Shane P. Nicholson, Jr., Donald Palmer, Vincent J. Petriello, Jeremy Presson, Perry Rohan, David J. Shiner, Eric J. Snell, Gary Tripp, Kurtis L. Vogler, Steven G. Warner, Jamie L. Williams, Sr., Patrick L. Yachymiak.

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

At the October 17 Mountain View School Board meeting, large matters of discussion included emergency certification and test results. The district also received high commendations from an international visitor.

Dava Rinehart Cowan asked a question regarding the clearances of volunteers. It was responded that volunteers needed to have TB tests and police and child abuse background checks, but not the FBI check. It was believed that this was not required of volunteers.

The Act 32 Income Tax resolution was motioned and approved.

Brad Remig was approved as financial adviser for the refinancing of bonds, according to the terms of the proposal received. The bond council was also approved. Banker Trust was appointed to be the bond paying agent.

A motion was made and approved for the board secretary to notify the superintendent of intention to seek other candidates for his position at the end of the five year contract. This was done after notification was received from the superintendent that he would not renew his contract. The motion was made and approved to advertise for the position. There was some discussion regarding where to advertise. It was decided that they would advertise locally first, including Scranton and Wilkes Barre.

Mr. Doster, during principals reports, said that PSSA retesting for the seniors was coming up, for those who had not scored proficient as juniors. Also, he had completed 18 observations to date and had seen some great lessons. Students eligible for this had received letters. This retesting was not mandatory. If students chose not to participate they would sign off on it, and then everything would be returned to the state.

He then presented two graduation projects which students wanted to do. One was to plant trees, which Mr. Doster asked the board for approval for. Mr. Griffiths said that his only concern would be PennDOT, but it was responded that the student had walked the grounds with the maintenance department. Mr. Zick stated that he was very much in favor of the planting, but spoke of the problems that might come during snow plowing time. He felt that the board should see where the trees would be planted and what kind of tree it might be. The other senior project was to be held Saturday night, November 16, when WNEP TV sixteen would be playing the Mountain View faculty in a fundraiser basketball game.

At the elementary level, the Mobile Ag Lab was parked at the elementary school for the week. This allowed students to go to the lab for a lesson on agriculture, after which they would return to the classroom for further instruction. The elementary school also held its fire prevention week. The principal thanked the participating fire companies.

Mrs. Voigt spoke about the Ag Lab as well, the instructor is a Mountain View alum. The kid writing parent workshop had been held, and several parents had attended. The parents learned how the children were learning, and many agreed to come volunteer in the classroom.

The scholastic team was to debut at WVIA, for the annual filming. The past year they had come in at third place. The show was to air in December.

Dr. Barbara Watson, a leader in the Reading Recovery Initiative, had been to visit the district. She had worked with the Reading Recovery instructors from the school and the area. She gave the staff a lot of pointers, as well as positive feedback. Mrs. Voigt said that she was delighted with the Mountain View school district.

Mrs. Voigt wished to go over the Keystone exams. It was the first year that these tests had been operational. The current ninth graders were subject to have these as part of their graduation requirement to graduate from Pennsylvania. To graduate then, they would have to not only meet Mountain View requirements but also pass the Keystone exams. Three were operational: Biology, Literature, and Algebra one. The Biology and Literature were given to all 10th graders. The district had been asked to have all of their 10th graders tested, in order to prove the instrument, although they would not be affected by the exams for graduation. In Algebra, the 8th and 12th graders were below the state average. In Biology the scores were also below the state average, as were the score in Literature (but not by very much). For the economically disadvantaged subgroup, recognized as students receiving free and reduced lunches, the district came very close to the state average in Algebra. In biology this subgroup actually scored above the state average, as it did in literature. Mrs. Voigt said that this reflected that the district was reaching the students in that category. The results had been broken down by modules. The students did not need to pass both modules to be proficient, they had to score a combined 1500 in both. These were the results form the previous year. The state had decided not to use the Keystone tests this year, though it was expected to return the following year. The eighth grade class was to be allowed to go back and retest what they did not pass.

In more positive news the school was above the state average on their SAT scores. The school was included in a group recognized for being above the state average.

A grant proposal to Liberty Petroleum and Exxon Mobile for $500, to be used in Math Education in the Special Education Department, was approved. The requisition of donated funds for handicapped accessible playground equipment was motioned and approved.

Mrs. Aherne reported on the NEIU, saying that they were finalizing the educators' contract. The instructors had volunteered to give back three days of pay. That should save over $48,000; they also agreed to get reimbursed for only nine credits a year. This was half the credits of before. A virtual townhall meeting was scheduled for November 1, which was open for parents, board members, administrators, and educators.

Someone had asked Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan if the district did random drug testing on their employees. Dr. Chichura responded that the only policy they had was for transportation contractors, where they could be randomly tested. He said that there was no policy covering the rest of the staff, as there was no policy for pre-employment drug testing.

Mr. Twining said he was concerned because he had spoken with administration with regards to a student from third grade. There was some question about what would be done to help the student. Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan wondered how they would keep this from happening again, to keep students from falling through the cracks. Mrs. Pipitone said that there were a lot of students who could receive extra help that didn't qualify for the Special Education program. At the high school there were a lot of constraints to doing this, at the elementary level there were a lot of supports in place.

The question was once again raised about the “Highly Qualified” designation. He asked if a staff wasn't highly qualified, wondering if they could be asked to do emergency certification in reading. While emergency certification did not make an instructor highly qualified, it was stated, it did satisfy the state auditor as being able to lead a course. It was asked how long emergency certification was good for and answered that it was good for a year. When asked if it was best practice, it was responded that it wasn't best practice but when there was no one qualified to take a position it worked. Mrs. Voigt stated that a plan had to be in place regarding how they would become highly qualified, in order for them to remain in the position. Mrs. Rinehart Cowan asked if while emergency certified they needed to be supervised more closely. It was confirmed that a mentor educator was not in place, and that they did not require extra supervision. The question of observations was raised. Mr. Doster had been doing all the observations in his building. Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan stated that she had thought the special education supervisor did her own observations. It was responded that Mrs. Pipitone had been asked to do it again this year. When a reporter asked, it was responded that all of the emergency certified instructors being discussed were certified in something.

Barbara Watson, it was reported by a visitor, had said that the glass which was placed in the district was probably one of the most magnificent in the world. She had traveled around the world, so this was a significant compliment. The maintenance department had done the glass. She also said that she felt Karen Voigt was probably one of the most informed site coordinators that she had dealt with in the United States.

A memorandum of understanding had been approved with the Mountain View Educators Association. The memorandum of understanding was to provide coverage in the locker rooms at the high school, allowing for an instructor to do this when needed. (A male instructor could supervise the boys' locker room when the person covering the gym was female.)

The October 19 meeting of the New Milford Township supervisors was unusually well attended, largely due to the hearing to be held on an Earned Income Tax. The discussion of the earned income tax was pushed to the end of the meeting, however, due to the council awaiting a speaker on that subject.

Mr. Briechle, the township supervisor, was also present, and spoke near the beginning of the meeting after it was decided that they would proceed through the agenda while awaiting the speaker. Mr. Briechle discussed that Lackawanna College, some time ago, implemented a sewage system which had been in planning for about a year and a half. At that time the township had allowed the college to have a holding tank. The waste was disposed of through a tanker and a local hauling company. The tank had been approved of, predicated upon the idea that they would create a greenhouse to deal with the waste, and would be using the holding tank until that time. The college was asking the supervisors to execute an operation and maintenance agreement for this system, to allow the plan to proceed. The system took the affluence, and the green house disposed of that. The solid waste then was disposed of otherwise. The college has to enter into this maintenance agreement such that in case something were to go wrong with the system it would be upon the college to rectify. As part of this agreement, if this were not down there would be an escrow account for half the price of the equipment. The reasoning behind this was that the township was ultimately responsible for all sewage systems within its bounds. The college was certifying that the system was designed and started up with approved permits by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Operation and maintenance agreement executed. The motion was made and approved to accept the agreement.

By this point the representative from Centax, the regional client services coordinator, arrived. The supervisors had been talking about this for about three months, Mr. Hunter explained. They had asked the representative to be present to answer any questions the people present might have regarding the ordinance or the revenue estimate. Mr. Hunter opened the meeting to the public, explaining first to anyone who hadn't been at previous meetings that the township was hurting for funds. The decision had been made, then, that rather than raising property taxes they had elected to pursue an earned income tax. Everything had been doubled and tripled in price, particularly fuel costs, he said, and fuel money had been lost in the past. It was hoped that if enough money could be generated off of this there would be the possibility that the millage on property taxes could be lowered. As an example of the township's financial situation, he related that in 2006 the township had been able to borrow about a million dollars from the bank; currently they could only borrow about $250,000 total. This could be problematic if they needed to borrow money for equipment or needed emergency money.

Visitors then began to ask their questions. It was asked what the percentage on the EIT was, and answered that it was 1%, as is standard. It was clarified that if this tax were enacted, for those working outside of the township in a location which already has the tax, the money would enter the township as opposed to leaving it. A lot of residents go to New York state to work however, and this money would not return to the township but would become a credit. A visitor asked who would be responsible for paying this tax. It was responded that anyone who is employed or receives income would be affected. For many people, it would be taken out of their paychecks by the employer. For a sole proprietor, of someone who owns his or her own business, it would be taxed off the net profits. While Social Security and dividends are not taxed locally, a retiree with a job would have the portion of their income that is from the job taxed. It was confirmed that workers from outside of the area would be responsible to pay to the township if they worked in the area, such as gas and oil workers. This would only apply, however, if the tax was not taken from their municipality of residence, or if they were from out of state.

It was asked if the funds collected from the EIT would meet the township's shortfall. Mr. Hunter responded that he hoped it would. The estimate was that the township could collect around $48,000, however it was unknown how many residents actually worked in New York state. It was asked why Centax had been chosen for the collection agency; Centax is in fact the approved collector for Susquehanna County. Mr. Drann asked about the impact tax, wondering if the supervisors had entered into any discussions about repealing this tax where money from an impact tax was to be received. Mr. Hunter said that the supervisors had discussed this, and it was thought that by the time any impact money made it to the municipal level it would likely be in small amounts. He said that right now the gas companies had put more money into pipes and roads than the township had in their entire roads budget. Right now the township was benefiting probably more from the companies than they would from such a tax. If, however, significant money was received, he continued, he would rather drop property taxes than rescind the new tax.

Mr. Bondurant asked about the mechanics, wondering how the tax collectors tracked small business owners. The representative said that they did work to find them. The onus was on the employer to report. Royalties and other non-earned income would not be affected. The tax, if passed, would go into effect on January first. If Blue Ridge were to enact an EIT the municipality would get half, as would the school. Mr. Briechle said that there were only a handful of municipalities without this tax.

Self employed people who also have a primary full-time job would have to declare separately on the self-employed income. Mr. Briechle said that not only was the ordinance being voted upon that evening, but also the regulations on it and the paperwork. There were strict regulations which had to be followed. The supervisors approved both motions.

It was explained by the representative that the deadline for employers filing for the first quarter was April 30, such that the township would not likely see the money until May. The supervisors approved their Act 50 resolution taxpayer bill of rights.

At this point the meeting progressed onto other topics. The township had been subjected to two storms in the past, with roads overflowing and damage sustained. In order to see if they could get refunded for some of the damage the supervisors had attended a meeting with PEMA. Two resolutions then needed to be enacted. One was to appoint an agent for Hurricane Irene, and the other to appoint one for Tropical Storm Lee. The township secretary, Jules Graham, was appointed to be both, which she quipped meant that she got to handle the paperwork.

The township had been notified of a general permit from Fox Engineering regarding a quarry up on top of 848; basically they were just putting a crusher in. It was the Old Baldwin quarry. Also, Southwest Energy had sent information to the township regarding two pads, pads eight and nine This was up near the Hall place and on Mitchell Road. This was simply notification that they had applied to DEP. It was also stated that they had been granted approval for pad 17. It was asked how long it took from application to granting usually, and responded that perhaps it took four or five months. Pad 17 is near Three Lakes Road. Southwest Energy Company has applied to the Susquehanna River Basin Commission for surface water withdrawal to withdraw up to 0.72 million gallons per day from Middle Lake, located on Three Lakes Road. They had applied to withdraw water from Mylert Creek as well.

Jaelynn Goff wanted to make it a matter of record regarding impact fees, and urged the township supervisors to go through the channels it was necessary to go through to make sure that the fees make it down to the local municipal level. Mr. Hunter said that he would like to keep the money local. Mr. Drann asked if they had sent a letter to that effect, and it was responded that a letter had been sent to the state representatives. The supervisors had also spoken to the county commissioners. Ms. Goff said that they wanted to make sure it returned to the local area because the municipalities did not want to be left with a mess when the industry pulled out.

Following is the Susquehanna County sentencing report for October 2011 as submitted by the county District Attorney’s office.

Joseph Bartkus, 29, of Springville, PA to 90 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, upon good behavior sentence may be served 45 days incarceration followed by 45 days home confinement, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $300 Act 198 fee, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, abide by Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on November 6, 2010.

Paul E. Steinbiss, 40, of Susquehanna, PA to 90 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, upon good behavior sentence may be served 45 days incarceration followed by 45 days home confinement, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $300 Act 198 fee, receive drug and alcohol treatment, successfully complete safe driving school program for Driving Under the Influence in Susquehanna Borough on December 31, 2010. Mr. Steinbiss also received a sentence of 45 days to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Disorderly Conduct in Oakland Township on September 16, 2010.

Michael Allen Smith, 38, of Montrose, PA to 6 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $300 Act 198 fee, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS for Driving Under the Influence In Bridgewater Township on February 25, 2011. Mr. Smith also received a sentence of 9 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages, receive drug and alcohol counseling, receive a sexual offenders evaluation, not to have contact with the victim in this case, not to have contact with females under the age of 18, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Indecent Assault in New Milford Township on July 17, 2011.

Phillip Albert Ferrara, 49, of St. Mary’s, KS to 6 months to 24 months in a State Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the victim in this case, not to have contact with minors, receive a sexual offenders evaluation for Indecent Assault in Apolacon Township on January 2, 2011.

Michael Adam Spencer, 22, of Montrose, PA to 3 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with the victim in this case, not to have contact with minors without supervision, complete a sexual offenders evaluation, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for Indecent Assault in Susquehanna Borough on October 1, 2010.

Jennifer L. Thatcher, 30, of New Milford, PA to 18 months probation, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victims in this case, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Susquehanna Borough on March 29, 2011. Ms. Thatcher also received 15 months probation to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $150 fine, pay $100 restitution to the victim in this case, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Theft by Deception in Susquehanna Borough on July 14, 2011.