With high spirits Susquehanna Community School Board kicked off its first meeting of 2012 at 7:03 p.m., on Wednesday, January 18. Those high spirits were dampened, at least marginally, by statistical projections that forewarned of exponential expense increases not necessarily supported by the revenue base. Superintendent Bronson Stone and Business Manager Gary Kiernan both stressed that the budget was early in the development process. Despite their cautious optimism, red flags were obvious. The state is reporting a $480 million shortfall in revenue collections from the final quarter of 2011, and a mid-year budget freeze appears likely when the state’s next fiscal-year budget commences on July 1. Susquehanna School District pension costs are estimated to come in at $761,000 this year. At that amount, the school district’s PSERS (Pennsylvania State Employment Retirement System) contributions will be increasing by 43%, which moves the employer’s (SCSD) contribution from 8% to over 12%. And as challenging as those percentages are, Superintendent Stone said they could have been far worse.

Also troubling are the increases in employee healthcare costs. With healthcare costs rising at 13% this year, $1.4 million dollars is the projected cost in the next budget. Unless the cost curve is severely curtailed, the cost of both pension and healthcare costs will grow from a combined figure of $2.1 million to $3 million in as little as three years.

After hearing those sobering numbers, the board was gladdened to embrace Mr. Kiernan’s report that the school district’s ending balance has grown by an estimated $500,000 to $700,000. An accounting by Kelly & Associates will provide a more exacting and current figure in February. Facilities Manager Donnie Norris provided all present with a Periodic Savings Report prepared by Schneider Electric on January 4. The report showed that SCSD had saved $34,253 during the period December 2010 through October 2011 by implementing energy conservation measures. Those savings are expected to grow to over $41,700 by the end of this month. According to the report, energy consumption reductions within the district’s schools are the equivalent of 112 tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions; or, put another way, 170,182 kWh of electricity which did not have to be generated for school district consumption.

For any reader who hasn’t been paying attention to residential electric bills, rates per kWh have been rising rapidly. As recently as May 2010 Penelec offered a “price to compare” of 5.7 cents per kWh. That rate was recently noted to have reached 8.2 cents per kWh and headed north. Commercial rates are marching steadily higher with those residential rates. So Superintendent Stone’s announcement that the district was being billed at 7.57 cents per kWh, and was locked in at that rate for the next two years, is a ray of sunshine on an ever-darkening horizon so far as energy cost expectations are concerned.

Related to energy, gas drilling has impacted many areas of the state, including school districts within the Marcellus Shale fields already well developed. The board approved Mr. Stone’s request to attend a day-long seminar at State College, PA, on March 15, to gain a deeper understanding of how school districts in older gas fields were impacted by the drilling. Mr. Stone explained that gas-drillers and their families were already moving into SCSD, and “we must be ready for them.”

With President Steven Stanford presiding, board members Jason Chamberlain, Evelyn Cottrell, Carol Jackson, Holly Kubus, Martha Stanford, Steven Stanford, and Clay Weaver unanimously approved 20 non-controversial motions. Board members Lori Canfield and Amanda Cook were absent. Among the non-controversial motions were approval for a bus contract change in rate for bus 18 from an old rate of $312.15 to $318.69/day; approval of a homebound request for a seventh-grader; and approval of a one year contract with Freddy’s Refuse Removal at a cost of $9,235.49 for 2012. Also approved was the Business Manager’s contract “with a 1.76% increase for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, and then freezing the salary at this level for the remainder of the contract.”

Board members also approved the following Substitutes for the 2011-2012 school year: Jessica Glover - Food Service; Amy Branning - Early Childhood Education; Anthony McKennas - Elementary Ed/Middle School Math; Shannon Oropallo - Aide; Rachel Arrietta - Elementary Ed/Teacher. (Rachel Arrieta was also approved for the long-term substitute special education aide position for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.) Additionally, Meghan Gilleran was hired as the Varsity Boys Basketball Timer for the 2011 through 2014 school years.

Superintendent Stone discussed Title I, Title VI, and Vocational Education and Strategic Plan. The key takeaway concerning Title VI was that SCSD Elementary School, as a low-income school, has received $30,000 for installation of smart boards in first grade classrooms. These smart boards are on moveable mounts and at a lower height to accommodate the youngsters. With the completion of their installation, all classrooms in grades one through six have smart boards. Future plans envision installation of horizontal smart boards for kindergarteners.

Concerning Strategic Planning, Mr. Stone noted that the committee met on Tuesday, January 17, and established a number of goals. Among them were the establishment of “benchmark assessments” in courses with Keystone Exams; and training teachers in “Differentiated Instruction.” Keystone Exams cover the following subject areas: algebra, algebra II, geometry, chemistry, biology, English composition, government, and American history. Mr. Stone noted the rigorously high standards used by SCSD are well above those of other area schools. While a score of 65, or even 60 at some schools, is acceptable, SCSD students attain a passing grade only at 70 or above. Ultimately, decisions will have to be made if those lofty standards will be upheld or relaxed.

Superintendent Stone stressed again, as in months past, that all students must have their vaccinations completed by April 30. Those unvaccinated will be barred from school. Further information is available at the school’s website, or parents can contact the school directly. Alarmingly, some 12% of SCSD students have not received vaccination even at this late date in the school year.

During the meeting, Superintendent Stone noted the Commonwealth’s proclamation that January is School Director Recognition Month. With that proclamation, he awarded each school board member a prized certificate of recognition. Following adjournment at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Kiernan chivalrously served celebratory cake; and levity, light conversation… and hope reigned at the end of a pleasant - yet portentous - evening.

At the beginning of the January 16 Mountain View school board meeting, President James Zick began the evening with an official statement that there would not be an official statement. He guessed that many of the people at the meeting were present due to a situation in the community, he said, but that the board would only say that the situation was being monitored and the board would not answer questions about it and would not make comments. That topic hung in the room for the rest of the evening, with no one acknowledging it despite the presence of television news until the very end.

Mr. Twining asked a question regarding the subject of tuition reimbursement for staff. He asked Dr. Chichura whether such reimbursements were generally reported to the board, regarding what classes were being taken. Mr. Twining asked for such a list, when Dr. Chichura answered that traditionally this had not been provided. Dr. Chichura said that the board was entitled to that information, and it would be provided.

The plan con k for bond refinancing was presented and approved. Dr. Chichura stated that the actual paperwork would not be submitted until after the February 1 payment was made and the bond was recalled and paid off and the new bond was in place.

Mr. Doster had given everybody the proposed programs of study for the following year, stating that the changes were very minor. There had been changes to grades seven and eight developmental courses. Rather than running 5 classes, they were running four, and they would be rotated quarterly, done in reaction to a scheduling need at the high school. He reviewed these courses, which included gym and language. Students would be in those classes during the same time period every school day, freeing up some room at the high school.

There was also a change for the high school with world language. Latin 1 would be phased out and replaced with Latin 2, and Conversational French was removed. The Athletic Training class was also to be eliminated as the remaining physical education instructors did not have the certification to lead that particular course.

Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan expressed some concerns and questions regarding 9-12 grade classes. She felt that there were a lot of electives, and with the number of students she didn't feel that there was enough of a student population to fill all of the electives. She felt that the board needed to look at the mandated graduation requirements, as well as everything else. Dr. Plonski-Sezer said that she agreed, and felt that she needed a little time to look at the course offerings. Her concern was the core courses, and she felt they needed to take a good look at what was being offered and to build up those courses. She felt the board and administration needed to find the answers to improve the assessment scores and she did not know therefore if the board would be ready to approve the course of study for February. She felt a lot of the electives needed to be looked at, stating that she had a lot of concerns. There were 32 classes at the high school, Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan stated, with 10 or less students, and 48 with 14 or less. She felt that core courses needed to be lengthened and that more time needed to be spent on them.

Mr. Doster requested then that they put a plan in place to allow him to move forward with scheduling in the spring. He said that some courses had been eliminated the previous year, and that they looked at every individual student when scheduling, including the vo-tech students. He said that he would go along with any decision the board made but he wanted them to understand this was a time sensitive matter and perhaps a small change could be made now such that scheduling could proceed and a larger change be made in the future. He acknowledged that there were small class sizes, but said that he would think that they were likely to be electives. He said some of the core content classes were running with 30 students. Mr. Twining expressed his opinion that the situation definitely needed to be looked at, and that he felt the board and administration could work together on it.

A visitor asked if there were any other school districts this size that could be looked at which were facing similar situations. As far as what was around them, Mr. Doster said, they were not out of whack. The visitor agreed with Mr. Doster that it was better to put them in a class than in a study hall. Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan said that there were still lots of study halls. Mr. Doster rebutted that this year there were a third as many study halls as the year prior. Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan then asked if when counting instruction time for the students the study halls were included. Mr. Doster said that currently the district was 90 hours over requirements. He said that he would have to ask Mrs. Hoadley as to what was included. Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan said that in the schedule she was looking at the only way they would get to those hours was to factor the resource periods and study halls in, and she did not consider them instructional. Mr. Doster spoke of the students who were receiving assistance or in band and chorus during those periods. Dr. Chichura offered a resource regarding this topic. There was then some discussion regarding how this differed for special education.

Mr. Stoddard asked a question regarding designating a night to have a meeting to discuss curriculum and the particular courses of study. He proposed holding it perhaps the following week. He suggested it could be closed, as it may involve the discussion of particular instructors. The courses of study would have to be an open meeting, however it was felt some personnel could come up. Dr. Chichura proposed that it may be best to have a mixed meeting, both open and closed such that an executive session could be held if personnel subjects came up.

Mrs. Voigt mentioned several items of note during her report. The Foreign Language Assistance grant came up, it being the third year partnering with Intermediate Unit 17 to allow students to take Chinese lessons after school. The grant provided for free tuition, there would be no cost to the district. There were about 25 students interested and 17 came through with the commitment. On January 21 the Northeast Pennsylvania High School Challenge was to be held from 9-3, with area scholastic teams competing through the day. The winner would be allowed to compete in national tournaments. Mid-Valley was looking to go to a full day kindergarten and had asked to come up to look at how the kindergarten program in the district operated. The district had one of the longest running full day programs in the area.

Mrs. Rinehart-Cowan voted against conference attendance, stating that her reasoning was that instructors needed to be in the classrooms. In December staff had missed 238 days, costing $20,000 in substitutes, she stated. There were two items regarding conferences on the agenda. The rest of the board voted for both.

The Project Learning Tree Grant submission was motioned. Permission was given for the submission thereof. Submission of the School Garden Grant was also motioned. It was similarly approved.

A visitor asked again about transportation runs, stating that the district tied up a van for six students in Kingsley. She felt that those short runs should be eliminated, opining that those parents needed to pick up their children. She hypothesized that if there wasn't a van tied up with that ten minute run, maybe the district wouldn't have to hire out a van company. She said that nobody wanted to do it. Dr. Chichura said that in the spring of 2007 he had made a decision to terminate those two runs, and it was not done and the decision was reversed. The visitor was a car contractor and she said that there were parents who transported children further. Dr. Chichura stated that he personally agreed. She wanted to know at what point the district stopped being a taxi service for parents who chose to live on a bad road. Dr. Chichura said that it was up to parents to get their children to bus stops. Mr. Zick said it was something which needed to be looked at, taking neither side on the subject.

Mr. Twining wished to comment that the district was working on a comprehensive plan. He wished to commend the community and employees in becoming involved in it.

Dr. Chichura said that there was a one day conference on preparing for and understanding Marcellus Shale impact in the school district. He planned to intend and invited any interested board member to accompany him.

During the second public input section, the car contractor asked again about transportation, stating that she knew Dr. Chichura was relatively newly involved. She said that she had offered to help the business manager with rerouting in the past, and extended to him the same offer. Being a contractor, she said that she knew the area, and was willing to help.

She then said that she understood that the board wasn't saying anything but she wished to make a comment knowing that they would not respond. She felt that she should be allowed to express her opinion regarding the situation with the superintendent. Mr. Zick said that they had been advised not to say anything at this time. She asked by whom. It was responded that the solicitor had advised such. The visitor just did not understand how the public was not able to speak, as it had been in the newspaper. Mr. Zick said that he was not going to discuss it, as it was a personnel item. She said that there had been a gym full of people discussing a coaching position and people were allowed to ramble on. Mr. Zick said that they were not going to do that. Mr. Stoddard said that the difference was that in the past they were not legal issues and this was a legal issue. A second visitor defended the board, saying that when it had been a legal issue in the past the board hadn't said anything either, and that the board did not wish to be put in a compromising position. The first visitor asked if this meant that they could not hear how the public felt? The board responded that they could not.

DEEDS

Lyda H. Laux (estate) to Edward G., III and Dean A. Laux and Laverne E. Demercurio, in Dimock Township for one dollar.

Penn Security Bank & Trust Company to John C. Foose, Jr., in Thompson Borough for $17,500.00.

Matthew W. and Irene L. Bistis to Peter S. Bistis, in Lathrop Township for one dollar.

Peter S. Bistis to Bistis Family Trust, in Lathrop Township for one dollar.

Irene E. (by US Marshal) and Ronald L. (by US Marshal) Feringa to Robert Labrie, in Hallstead Borough for $13,000.00.

Robert L. (by US Marshal) and Robyn L. (by US Marshal) Welch to Robert Twin Tier Homes, in New Milford Township for $20,001.00.

William and Carol Korutz to Korutz Family Irrevocable Trust, in Silver Lake Township for one dollar.

Michael R. and Lisa G. Tyler to Gas House Gang LLC, in Auburn Township for $107,700.00.

Thomas Glenn Umhaurer to Umhauer Pond LP, in Choconut and Silver Lake townships for one dollar.

Frank and Josephine Anne Plonski to John P. and Catherine A. Reilly, in Gibson Township for $51,000.00.

Helene M. Salansky Kelly (estate) to Gerald L. Arthur, in Hallstead Borough for $90,100.00.

Duncan Cameron to Duncan and Erin Mary Cameron, in Dimock Township for one dollar.

Mark L. Thorn (by sheriff) to Community Bank & Trust Co. (SBM) First National Bank of Pennsylvania, in Ararat Township for $6,373.46.

John Sershen to Lisa Payne and Letha Johnson, in Franklin Township for $189,000.00.

Dorothy Turner to Jason J. Legg and Magda L. Mchenka, in Liberty Township for $113,000.00.

Margaret Kowalewski to Kowalewski Family Limited Partnership, in Great Bend Township for one dollar.

Gerald L, Jr., Barbara and David Skelton, Sharon and Carl (by atty) Olsson to Donald L. and Joyce E. Tiffany, in Springville Township for $119,000.00.

Robert A. and Amy Hagen to Mark Swisher, in Jackson Township for $139,000.00.

Maple Highlands LLC to Dominick and Aida Ruocco (AKA) Aida Roocco, in Herrick Township for $141,900.00.

Maple Highlands LLC to Dominick and Aida Ruocco, in Herrick Township for $30,600.00.

David S. Shapiro (estate) to Patrick M. Flaherty, in Choconut Township for one dollar.

Beverly (AKA) Beverly M. Paye (estate) to Joseph D. and Audrey M. Vasquez, in Union Dale Borough for $46,000.00.

Susquehanna Borough to Steven R. and Mary Jo Glover, in Susquehanna for $1,325.00.

Jean Gries Homeier to Lynn Homeier Rauch, Edward L. Hess-Homeier, Edward L. Hess Homeier and Anne E. Homeier, in Franklin Township for one dollar.

Dorothea A. Anderson to Lisa C. Phillips, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Donald Dean & Sons, Inc. (by trustee) to Diaz Family Limited Partnership, in Bridgewater Township for $450,000.00.

Garry A. (by sheriff) and Stacy F. (by sheriff) Gelatt to Federal National Mortgage Association, in Brooklyn Township for $991.60.

J. F. and Linda L. Orr to Wegotgas LP, in Jackson Township for one dollar.

Patricia M. (AKA) Patricia McCall Coffey, Robert E. and Edwin W. McCall to Patricia M. (AKA) Patricia McCall Coffey and Edwin W. McCall, in Silver Lake Township for one dollar.

Leah E. Emmons to Alice M. Davis, in Springville Township for $140,000.00.

Theodore and Barbara Landis, Nevin B., Sandra E., Clyde B. and Constance L. Moyer to NMOYS LP, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

NMOYS LP to NCBMOYS LP, in New Milford Township for one dollar.

Gregersen LLC to Kimball McGary, in Lanesboro Borough for $6,700.00.

Thelma Frederici (estate) to Sarah L. Jonas, in Herrick Township for $105,000.00.

Carl A. Hack to David R. Hack, in Great Bend Borough for one dollar.

Donna F. Phillips to Lawrence J. and Paul G. Ottaviano, in Thompson Township for $270,000.00.

Alberta H. (estate), William J., Leroy W. and Laura Norton to Leroy W. and Laura Norton, in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Debra Doleniak and Rosemarie Whalen to Judith Geist, in Herrick Township for $100.00.

Alice A. (AKA) Alice and Joseph J. (AKA) Joseph Dollard to Bremer Hof Owners, Inc., in Herrick Township for $100.00.

Edmund S. and Carol S. Beautz and John G., Jr. and Amy W. Keating to Mark R. and Joan B. Reading, in Herrick Township for $400,000.00.

Angela D. O’Connor to Thomas F. Feely, Jr. and Nancy Nagle, in Jackson Township for $125,000.00.

Crystal Lake Estates LLC to Joseph Kielar Kuranda, Francis J. Kuranda and M. E. Oliver, in Clifford Township for $45,000.00.

Catherine Kowalski to Kenneth Horton (estate), in Lenox Township for one dollar.

Kenneth Horton (estate) and Joseph Wynne, Jr. to Denise, Deborah and Darlene Alberty, in Lenox Township for $72,000.00.

James P. and Jill M. White to Christopher P. and Joann Clark, in Susquehanna for $40,000.00.

Robert and Irene Deemer to Christopher L. and Lori A. Zick, in New Milford Township for $385,000.00.

Robert G. and Jerilynn M. Watson to Robert S. Watson, in Gibson Township for one dollar.

Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau and Suzanne L. Haney (by Tax Claim Bureau) to Justin Burgess, in Herrick Township for $8,600.00.

Wells Fargo Bank (by atty in fact) to Michael W. Carey and Kayla M. Gabriel, in Lenox Township for $17,500.00.

Richard A. and Dyvonne J. Serfass to Richard A., Dyvonne J., Richard A. (trust) and Dyvonne J. (trust) Serfass, in Auburn and Dimock townships for one dollar.

Richard G. and Christine L. Kennedy to Steven J. and Wendelynn A. Howard, in Silver Lake Township for $57,500.00.

Donald R. (AKA) Donald Reid Noldy (estate) to Mikeal Noldy, in Auburn Township for $63,000.00.

Josephine Anne (AKA) Josephine A. and Frank E. Plonski to Frank E. and Josephine Plonski, in Brooklyn Township for one dollar.

George S. and Lita Milochik to George S. Milochik (revocable trust), in Rush Township for one dollar.

Robert Charles and Debra Ann Wood to Ryan D. and Rebecca K. Stalker, in Gibson Township for one dollar.

Glenn C. Horvath and Jeannette M. Tynan to Chris C. and Mary E. Beyrent, in Bridgewater Township for $362,000.00.

Justin Burgess to Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company, in Union Dale Borough.

Justin Burgess to First United Methodist Church, in Susquehanna.

Arete Acquisitions LLC to Arete Acquisitions LLC, in Rush Township and Thompson Borough for $10.00.

Benjamin C. and Dolores M. Seachrist to Leah Emmons, in Springville Township for $292,000.00.

Williams J. and Barbara Kozlevcar and Janet and James Williams to Brian James and Kara M. Capozzi, in Forest City for $84,300.00.

Susquehanna Borough to Brenda M. Lake, in Susquehanna for $2,501.00.

Charles Duncan (AKA) Charles D. (estate) and Sophie McLaughlin to Rudolf and Mary Ann E. Giesler (NBM) Mary Ann McLaughlin, in Harford Township for one dollar.

Roy M. Holbrook to Paula Catlin, in Bridgewater Township for one dollar.

Kenneth Shaffer and Ann E. Tego to William M., Sr. and Patricia B. Apgar, in Liberty Township for $18,900.00.

Robert and Antoniette Collumb to James and Vesta Adriance, in Forest Lake Township for one dollar.

MARRIAGES

Jeffrey John Gamble and Anchelle Lyn Guiao, both of Clifford Twp.

Joel B. Lehr, Jr. and Jessica M. Snell, both of Susquehanna.

Kevin J. O’Malley and Wendy S. Whitehill, both of Kingsley.

Steven J. Moxen and Tammy M. Jones, both of New Milford.

Michael C. Kenderish and Penny Ann Tarbox, both of Susquehanna.

Scott Timothy Wickizer and Terilyn Ohara, both of Montrose.

Nicholas S. Hawley and Brittany L. Lamont, both of Montrose.

Edward L. Bentler and Loretta Marie Anderson, both of Susquehanna.

Keith Bryant Beach and Laura Ann Croasdale, both of Susquehanna.

Chard Chauncey and Toni Clink, both of Great Bend.

Edward W. Adams and Maja Judyta Bukowska, both of Thompson.

Thomas J. Kelly and Jennifer Lynn Bixler, both of Susquehanna.

Shawn C. Henry and Carol Marie Cox, both of Montrose.

Jonathan Eddy of Montrose and Holly M. Allen of Endicott.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Section has outstanding bench warrants for the following individuals as of 10:15 a.m. on January 20, 2012.

Craig J. Anderson, Sharon Baker, Tonya S. Birchard, Christopher Brenner, Jonathan Fathi, David J. Fischer, John J. Jenisky, Jr., Nichole M. Jones, Charlie J. Legere, Carlos L. Leiser, Derrick J. Lezinsky, Michael Maryasz, Corey A. Maynard, Mark C. McCarey, Erica Y. Mead, Joseph C. Mikloiche, Matthew S. Miller, Connie M. Mitchell, Donald Palmer, Jeremy Presson, Sunshine X. Quick, Perry Rohan, Mark Salsman, Matthew J. Setzer, Christie L. Sheptock, David J. Shiner, Peter S. Showalter, Eric J. Snell, Jermaine J. Stanfield, Sr., Robert J. Twilley, Steven G. Warner, Jamie L. Williams, Sr., Kelly L. Yarbrough.

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

Following is the list of names drawn to serve as Petit and Traverse jurors to appear in the Court of Common Pleas, Susquehanna County Courthouse, Montrose, on the 6th day of February at 9:00 a.m.

Auburn Twp.: Adele Griffith.

Bridgewater Twp.: Albert Dawes, Phyllis Digiore, Jessie Morgan, Robin Rosin, Rose Smith, Robert Smith, Mary Zuber.

Brooklyn Twp.: Cynthia Chidester, Christopher Drake, Dawn Pellew.

Choconut Twp.: Robert Pencek.

Clifford Twp.: Elki Barhite, David Christiansen, Erin Daniels, John McCarty, Andrea Saam.

Dimock Twp.: Jason Daye, Christina Hunsinger, Nicholas Manley, Michael Warner.

Forest City, 1W: Frances Gerchman, Rachel Ziegler.

Forest City, 2W: David Richards.

Forest Lake Twp.: Martin Flynn.

Franklin Twp.: Alice Schmidt, Vernon Tompkins, Tara Welsh.

Gibson Twp.: David Biesecker, Theodore Calabro, Michael Salansky.

Great Bend Boro: Scott Lonzinski, Kandi Martel, Joy Shurtleff.

Great Bend Twp.: John Ross.

Hallstead Boro: Audrey Carr, Donald Hackett.

Harford Twp.: Christine Baker, Karin Bean, Garry Foltz, Stanley Gurecki, Scott Odell.

Harmony Twp.: Eric Bixby, Howard Gray.

Jackson Twp.: Connie Detwiler.

Jessup Twp.: Cathy Nealy.

Lathrop Twp.: Linda Castorina, Karen Galvin, Robert Helmacy, Courtney Kerr, Linda Lewis.

Lenox Twp.: Marc Miller, Joseph Wasnowic.

Liberty Twp.: Brian Guinane, Vicky Larue, Rachel Magargal.

Middletown Twp.: Joel Rohe.

Montrose Boro, 1W: Thomas Kurosky.

New Milford Twp.: April Alexander.

Rush Twp.: Chris Bennett, Maria Cavallaro, Dawn Childress, David Franks, Lydia Roman, Robert Shaffer, Ronald Staehle.

Silver Lake Twp.: Raymond Carley, James Fowler, Julianna Klein, Gary Rounds.

Springville Twp.: Peter Comly, Lowell Dyson, Deborah Faigle, Nicole Vibbard.

Susquehanna Boro, 2W: Stephanie Ficarro, David Hobart.

Following is the Susquehanna County sentencing report for January 2012 as submitted by the county District Attorney’s office.

James Michael Jerauld, 33, of Nicholson, to 4 to 8 years in a state correctional facility, followed by 5 years probation, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for Criminal Attempt/Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in Harford Township on February 15, 2003.

Dustin Ray Palmer, 24, of Binghamton, NY to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $100 CAT surcharge, pay $10 EMS, complete the safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol treatment if necessary for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on April 10, 2011.

Ryan David Rosa, 22, of Hallstead, to 11 1/2 to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility followed by 5 years probation, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Indecent Assault in Hallstead Borough on September 1, 2006. Mr. Rosa also received 5 years probation to run consecutive, pay $300 fine and pay cost of prosecution for Corruption of Minors in Hallstead Borough on September 1, 2006.

John Alan Edward Dockens, 29, of Montrose, to 4 years to 14 years in a state correctional facility, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, pay restitution to the victim for Robbery in Susquehanna Borough on August 19, 2011.

Brian Felix Phillips, 39, of Wilkes Barre, to 23 months probation, continue with drug and alcohol counseling and mental health treatment, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Jackson Township on January 26, 2011.

Shane T. Hazlett, 34, of Montrose, to 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 2 years probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, not to possess firearms for Terroristic Threats in Franklin Township on September 5, 2011. Mr. Hazlett also received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee for Simple Assault in Franklin Township on September 5, 2011. Mr. Hazlett also received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 2 years consecutive probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee for Criminal Attempt/Theft by Unlawful Taking in Franklin Township on September 5, 2011. Finally, Mr. Hazlett received 3 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentences, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Harassment in Franklin Township on September 5, 2011.

Jason Ross, 27, of Nicholson, to 9 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Lenox Township on May 31, 2009. Mr. Ross Received 9 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Gibson Township on July 6, 2009. Mr. Ross received 9 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Kingsley Township on June 10, 2009. Mr. Ross received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Oakland Township on April 21, 2009. Mr. Ross received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Oakland Township on April 21, 2009. Mr. Ross received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $150 fine, pay restitution to the victim, pay cost of prosecution for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Jackson Township on July 5, 2009. Mr. Ross received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to other sentences, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Springville Township on June 1, 2009. Mr. Ross received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Harford Township on June 1, 2009. Finally, Mr. Ross received 6 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Harford Township on May 5, 2009. Mr. Ross received 7 years probation to run consecutive to other sentences, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Herrick Township on June 8, 2009.

Randall Paul Austin, 34 of Kingsley, to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, receive drug and alcohol treatment, complete safe driving school program for Driving Under the Influence in Great Bend Township on August 17, 2011.

Shane Repsher, 29, of Montrose, to 2 months to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with the victim in this case, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, not to possess, transport or consume controlled substances, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, perform 25 hours community service for Criminal Trespass in Montrose Borough on January 17, 2011. Mr. Repsher also received 12 months probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Dimock Township between July 27, 2011 and August 29, 2011.

David A. Tompkins, 59, of Waverly, NY to 2 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, pay restitution to the victims for Receiving Stolen Property in Great Bend Borough on July 27, 2011.

Donald Lee Force, 39, of Wyalusing, to 12 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, pay cost of prosecution, comply with registration requirements, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for Failure to Comply with Registration of Sexual Offender Requirements in Rush Township on May 8, 2011.

Daniel Nash, 28, of Montrose, to 9 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 3 years probation, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, not to possess weapons, pay restitution to the victim, continue with mental health treatment for Simple Assault in Montrose Borough on August 12, 2011. Mr. Nash also received 7 months to 23 1/2 months to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the victim, pay restitution to the victim, not to possess firearms or knives for Cruelty to Animals in Montrose Borough on August 12, 2011.

Roger Earl Whitaker, 51, of Kingsley, to 21 months probation, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Misapplication of Entrusted Property of Government or Financial Institution in Harford Township on July 1, 2007.

Robert Brian Cooley, 41, of Kingsley, to 3 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 18 months probation, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, not to possess firearms, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, receive a sex offender evaluation and treatment for corruption of minors in Bridgewater Township on June 29, 2011.

Gary Dee Watts, 55, of Prague, OK to 9 months to 23 1/2 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 3 years probation, pay $500 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the victim or her mother, comply with Megan’s Law for Indecent Assault in Auburn Township on March 2, 2010.

Kenneth W. Bennett, 23, of Uniondale, to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, complete safe driving school, receive drug and alcohol treatment for Driving Under the Influence in Clifford Township on May 14, 2011.

Patrick Francis Herbst, 21, of Forest City, to 45 days to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, perform 50 hours community service, not to have contact with persons under the age of 18, not to possess firearms, become employed, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act Fee for Corruption of Minors in Forest City Borough on January 1, 2011.