Even for a summer meeting the agenda for this one was sparse, especially considering that it was supposed to be the only meeting in July. But at its meeting on July 16th the Blue Ridge School Board, prompted by its president Laurie Brown-Bonner, scheduled a special “goal-setting” workshop on July 30 to look forward to the next school year, and to set some targets for Superintendent Robert McTiernan. That one will start at 5:00 p.m. when the new Fund-Raising Committee gathers to continue its own planning. The workshop itself will begin at 5:30; Ms. Brown-Bonner figures they will be at it for “a couple of hours.”

The Fund-Raising Committee is already planning on a golf tournament in April of next year. This time they agreed to work on a “taste around town” event. The October event will try to gather the district’s gourmets to sample – at a price – the offerings of the district’s best cooks. Everyone is invited to participate, and bring along some friends.

The Fund-Raising Committee is trying to collect some resources to supplement the dwindling tax and subsidy revenue coming into the district, to provide extra services to the students in the form of technology, scholarships and other incentives.

Meanwhile, the federal government is adding to the burden by forcing well-managed school lunch programs like the one at Blue Ridge to raise prices. Food Service Manager Linda Cole-Koloski briefed the Board in support of her recommendation to increase the price of a middle- and high-school lunch in the cafeteria by 15 cents.

Blue Ridge hasn’t raised meal prices in a long time, and still is the lowest in nearly every category in the county. But the “Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010” mandates something called “equity in school lunch pricing.” And according to Ms. Cole-Koloski, the complex law would require schools to aim at a price of about $2.51 for lunch.

Fortunately not all at once. She said that the minimum increase the federal law requires for Blue Ridge this year would be 6 cents. However, there are also new “school meal planning requirements” covering the next 4 years that will add more fruits, vegetables and whole-wheat breads to the lunches that she figures will add another 19 cents to the cost of a meal next year alone. Then there is the $5,000 that the district won’t be getting because the state’s “nutrition incentive program” was cut. The Blue Ridge district, with its well-developed wellness program, had been eligible for this money for several years. Add inflation in the cost of food to all of that, and the price should rise by 21 cents.

But Ms. Cole-Koloski is guaranteeing that her program will be “certified” under the new law to receive 6 cents back – as soon as the details of the certification process are made available – real soon now. 21 cents minus 6 cents = the 15-cent increase.

So far the increase will affect only lunches. Ms. Cole-Koloski is “most proud of” the free breakfasts that have been offered in the elementary school for several years now. That will change. “We’re being prodded into it,” she said.

The federal program is presumably intended to lower prices for many districts, but doesn’t account for small rural districts like Blue Ridge where the food service is so well managed that the prices are about as low as they could get already. For the next school year elementary school students will still pay nothing for breakfast, and only $1.50 for lunch. Students in the middle and high schools will pay $1.00 for breakfast and $1.75 for lunch.

Meals for adults, who get the same portion sizes as high-school students, will rise by 40 cents, to $3.00. Ms. Cole-Koloski said that increase should “not be too much to ask” of the school staff. The Board for its part, roundly acclaimed Ms. Cole-Koloski’s performance. A “phenomenal job,” said president Laurie Brown-Bonner.

Among other routine personnel actions, the Board approved several Schedule B positions, including Aimee Krause, who will be the Yearbook Advisor in the middle school. The position of “Wrestling, Asst/Jr Hi Head Coach” was awarded to Raymond Allen. Under the new budget, the wrestling program lost 2 of its 4 coaches. Mr. Raymond will do double duty as JV coach as well as varsity assistant when required.

Richard Mackrell, who had been the technology “coach” under a now-defunct state program that placed a lot of computers in the schools, will become a secondary math teacher.

The Board selected suppliers by bid as follows:

• Athletic equipment is a mix of BSN Sports, Medco, MF Sports and Battaglia
  
  
• Butter Krust of Sunbury, PA and DiRienzo Brothers of Binghamton will supply baked goods
  
  
• Hartt Dairy will supply dairy products.
  

The Board also approved the contract with Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit (aka “the IU”) for the coming year. The IU provides services to its member districts that would be too expensive for them to provide for themselves; most of the services are in special education. Next year Blue Ridge’s contribution to the IU budget is expected to be just over $174,000.

The Board also accepted an unusual donation by the Blue Ridge Youth Soccer League which, in cooperation with Andre & Son landscapers, will make some improvements to the main athletic and practice fields, all at no cost to the district. According to the organization’s letter to the Board, “The Blue Ridge School District is and has been a very large part of our success.” The League supports about 300 players ages 4-11.

The district itself is also still looking for a soccer coach, according to Activities Committee chair Christina Cosmello.

The next regularly-scheduled business meeting of the Blue Ridge School Board is expected to be on Monday, August 13, 2012, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Facilities and Grounds chair Harold Empett said that his committee expects to meet the same evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held in the cafeteria in the elementary school. According to Mr. McTiernan, the district’s new and improved website will be operational very soon. Keep your eyes on it for the latest information.

With their customary punctuality, the New Milford Township supervisors met on July 18th for their monthly meeting. Mr. Young had requested to be put on the agenda, and business with him was dealt with early in the meeting. Mr. Briechle, the township's supervisor, had recommended to the supervisors that a motion be made and acted upon accepting the terms of the stipulation to effectively end the litigation between Mr. Young and the township. Mr. Young had complied with a memorandum of understanding and paid a civil fine. Mr. Young went to the front table, after confirming that the supervisors were in agreement with the papers. The various parties involved signed the papers.

Prior to discussing other business, Mr. Hunter announced that a New Milford woman, Beatrice Phelps, had gone missing. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (570) 465-3514.

The supervisors were planning to place a large propane tank out to bid, to heat the maintenance garage. A visitor asked if there was any way to get New Milford to run the gas line down, but Mr. Hunter quipped that it might be a while before anything came of that.

The township had purchased two new 10 wheeler trucks, and were planning on putting two others up for sale. One was a 1996 Mack ($15,000 negotiable) and the other a 1991 Autocar 10 wheeler ($6,000 negotiable). Interested parties would contact Mr. Conroy for details.

The supervisors announced, for the purposes of the minutes, that they agreed to the terms of a 2 year finance agreement for the 2008 Dynapac roller.

DEP had approved, notification had been received, a GP-105 permit for Bluestone Mining, and a NPDES General permit for H.L. Robinson Sand and Gravel, Inc.

The Susquehanna County Conservation District had issued an NPDES permit to BlueStone Pipeline Company for their office building project. They planned to put a building up off Oliver Road.

Susquehanna Gathering Company had applied to DEP for a GP-5 (Utility Line Stream Crossing) permit and a GP-8 (Temporary Road Crossings) permit for .43 miles of 12” gathering pipeline and .43 miles of 16” pipeline. This was to be used initially for water, and then later for gas.

Nittany Nova Aggregates LLC had applied to DEP for a BMR-GP-105 permit for the mining of BlueStone at the existing Douglas Kilmer Quarry. It was up for public review. Comments concerning the application had a last deadline of September tenth. A phone number was available regarding the request.

The prior month the UCC building code ordinance update had been advertised. A motion was made and accepted, after public comment was sought, to approve the alterations, unanimously.

NRCS Creek Bed erosion issues were discussed, regarding two properties- one off Franklin Hill and one off East Lake road. They would come in and fix the creek beds, but they needed a sponsor to do so. The money would not be made available unless a government entity was involved. They would fix it, but the township would be required to maintain it for ten years- which could be trouble as it involved private property. Mr. Hunter said then that a second proposal had been put forth that the township could make the landowner the sponsor, but he still had fears that if the landowner couldn't fix it responsibility would still come back on the township. Mr. Hunter said that if they did it, he would like to see an agreement that the landowner would take responsibility for the maintenance, such that it wouldn't come back on them. Mr. Hunter asked what the other supervisors wanted to do, pointing out that it only involved two properties. Mr. Shibley made a motion to accept the proposal only if the landowner would sign the sponsorship with the township to take over full responsibility. Mr. Hunter said that he disagreed, but that two votes outweighed him regardless.

When the floor was opened for public discussion, a woman spoke up regarding the fact that the new pipeline would be running right next to their house on Hall Road. The problem they were having was that the ditches which used to be dug were no longer there, and the water was now running down the road and creating divots. The question then was if the pipeline would go under the road. Mr. Hunter replied that they didn't know where the pipeline was to go at that point. The visitor stated that they were trying to find out if their neighbor had a permit to put in a lake, as the water came off it and entered the basement. She asked if the township was going to do anything with Hall Road after the pipeline was put in. Mr. Hunter said that as far as the permit went, the concerned parties should go to the Conservation District. Mr. Conroy said that they would keep the ditches open, and that anything which crossed the road should not follow the road but run opposite of it. Mr. Hunter added that if the pipeline went in the company would either dig the road or bore under it. Mr. Conroy stated that thus far everything they had heard pointed to boring under the road, but that could change. He added that the supervisors would clean the ditch, and if he was given written permission to dig the ditch across the field, he would do so. The first visitor asked if she could have an answer about how the road would be affected by the pipeline by the next meeting. Mr. Conroy responded that it could be a while before they knew the information to share.

A visitor asked if the township or residents would be effected by the Centax fiasco. It was responded in the affirmative. The company had been supposed to take care of the paperwork, and it was never placed in order or filed with DCED. So Berkheimer was to come and meet with the supervisors on Friday, it was hoped that the matter would be straightened out but unknown whether this would be for this year or the next.

Mr. Bondurant passed out bookmarks regarding registration for the County Wide Emergency Notification System. The system is now available for residents to sign up at Susqco.alertpa.org.

The Elk Lake meeting was the first of the two school board meetings held on July 19th, with most board members in attendance. A letter was read aloud from Energy Education, stating that the fee period was to conclude. A meeting was to be scheduled to discuss the implications of this, which involved the district keeping all savings in the future and accessing continued counsel from the company at no cost.

A letter of retirement was read from Daryl Jayne, from her special education associate position. Dr. Bush spoke highly of Ms. Jane, and explained that it was not yet known whether the position would be refilled.

A visitor asked regarding the bottom line of the Career Center project, as there had been three changes. Dr. Bush responded that they were still doing alright.

Mrs. Staats opened the director's reports by stating that the summer program was progressing well. Mr. Pirone spoke about the Title 1 summer program also progressing well. Both commended Dr. Cuomo for the lack of transportation problems. Dr. Cuomo, during his report, gave a brief overview of the new educator effectiveness system, which covered four areas. Over the next three years, Dr. Cuomo explained, the manner in which educators were evaluated was to change dramatically. The two page document handed out, he said, was only half of an educator's evaluation, the 50% which was all that instructors were evaluated on at this time. The state was going to expand the areas for which professional staff were to be evaluated, to include educator evidence, educator specific data (dealing with their classroom and their students), building level data (collective responsibility), and other elective data. Part of the evaluation was based on a model adopted by the state regarding planning, instruction, and professionalism. The woman who created the model wanted nothing to do with the states other three quadrants, wishing only to focus on what occurred in the classroom.

Currently, administration walked into a classroom, performed an observation, and held a post evaluation. In the new model, administration would hold a pre-evaluation meeting, then evaluate specifically on that lesson, and then there would be a post-evaluation meeting, which would be formatted with the administration acting like an interviewer. The new system would take more time and be more instructor focused and driven. The group on which the model was based had been contracted with to come in and meet with staff. A grant had been obtained to help cover these costs. Administration was to attend a two day training at the intermediate unit. A software was also involved, which was to be purchased, Dr. Bush explained, and would help with continuity. Mr. Mallery had already piloted the model with the junior high staff. The system was very thorough, Dr. Bush added, and very different, but he felt it would be beneficial.

Mr. Place asked what was done with the information to acknowledge strengths and identify weaknesses. Dr. Cuomo had brought with him an example of the evaluation for the quadrant which was 50% of the system. There was a self-assessment which would be completed, along with recommendations and a plan for follow up actions for improvement. It was also good, he continued, as currently the same system was used to evaluated the nurse and guidance counselor, as the science and math instructors, and there existed a disconnect. Work was being done on rolling out special area evaluations for non-instructional staff, along with a future plan for an administrator evaluation.

It was explained, in response to a question by Mr. Tewksbury, that the new system was more labor intensive for the instructional staff. At the training the instructional staff would be allowed to practice evaluating videotaped educators in the same manner in which they were to be evaluated by administration. Mr. Emmerich brought up Dr. Cuomo's earlier statement that it would take a third more time for administrators, and Dr. Cuomo responded by saying that he and Mr. Mallery were actually looking forward to the system. He opined that it would be a good thing. Mr. Emmerich asked if as many observations would be held, and it was supposed that they would.

Mr. Tewksbury asked if this program was mandatory, and it was responded that it was law. He then asked what the penalty would be if the staff were found unsatisfactory. Dr. Bush responded that the administration would likely be held responsible originally. The woman who designed the 50% quadrant had told the state straight out that she wanted nothing to do with the other areas as it was a punitive system. There was concern that student achievement factored heavily into educator evaluations, in the other 50 percent (which the state was proposing). Dr. Cuomo said that the state didn't actually know at that point how they were going to implement that 50 percent.

The plan was for this evaluation system to be implemented in the secondary school and the career center for the coming year, and the elementary the following year. Dr. Cuomo said that the plan was for the staff to become comfortable with the system before it became mandated. When Mr. Emmerich asked about No Child Left Behind, Dr. Bush said that it was thought that the benchmarks would be removed, though the expectation would remain that students demonstrate improvement.

The Title 1 budget was reviewed. Dr. Bush summarized it as an increase over the previous year. The increase was for more than $26, 807 in total. One member of instructional staff had been lost out of it, but there had been realignment to cover.

Mrs. Hollister reviewed the charges for the career center building project which had been questioned earlier in the meeting. She had not made the paper available to the public originally, as a prior visitor had complained about the board's use of colored ink.

A peculiar formation in the roof had been discovered, Dr. Bush explained, while working on the auditorium. The roof had been built up with several layers of Styrofoam. To correct this discovery, he explained, a wooden wall had been built up, which accounted for one of the change orders.

A piece of correspondence from the court of common pleas had been received, which required the board to decide if a piece of property could be sold in judicial sale free and clear of back taxes. Mr. Hollister pointed out that if they allowed it to be sold, at least it would be back on the tax rolls.

A PSBA voting delegate needed to be appointed. Three could actually be appointed, two from Elk Lake and one from the SCCTC, but at least one was required for each. Mr. Emmerich, Mrs. Teel, and Mrs. McGee were nominated again. (Mrs. McGee was nominated in abstentia.)

The board meeting was changed from August the 16rd to Tuesday the 21st.

The district had talked in the past, Dr. Bush stated, about the alternative ed program. As part of the budget process, the money for alternative education had been removed, with the idea that they would bring the students back, and provide the service in-house. In the past students had been sent out. He was asking at that time, for permission to approve an in-house program that evening, so they could move ahead with the planning process. When asked, Dr. Bush replied that he felt it should be a cost savings over the cost of sending students to PA Treatment and Healing.

The SCCTC meeting was called to order at 8:32, at which meeting staffing for some new programs of study were to be approved. Dr. Davis gave her report near the beginning. She had given the administration a planner, listing the new programs which were being offered. A ribbon cutting was planned for August 25th, at 10:00 am. A feasibility study had been performed on the LPN program. Fifty people had responded within one week, with interest. Almost $500 worth of materials had been donated by Proctor and Gamble. A business and industry lab would be in the new building, and a facility use fee schedule was made available to administration. Leopold gave $4,000 to the United Way for a scholarship program for the culinary students.

Dr. Bush asked Dr. Davis to outline for the board how the LPN program would fit into the system. The career center could offer an LPN program, but not an RN, she explained. A lot of students were not passing the RN exam, Dr. Davis explained, some of whom needed remediation in academic skills. The SCCTC was looking then at working on this, and looking at working with other area colleges such that students could then pursue their RN through that venue. When the students came in to the program, they could be assessed for weakness in science, or literacy, or numeracy, and to then be able to gain assistance, to pass the RN program. The idea would be to work with the existing Health Care program as well. The idea would be to be able to offer financial aid. The course would take an average of 12 to 15 continuous months. The clinical work could be completed at the hospitals. Mr. Emmerich asked Dr. Davis how she envisioned combining the adult students with the high school students. Dr. Davis responded that this was already happening, that they were not left alone with the high school kids and that their role as a positive role model was discussed with them.

If approved, the school would begin looking for the nursing director. This would be a position requiring an RN to have a bachelor's degree. The board approved this.

Mrs. Heed asked if these adults were getting clearances, the same as staff. Dr. Bush replied that they did not need to, so long as they were supervised by an instructor. Mrs. Heed asked if the board did not think this ought to be done, to protect the teenagers. Dr. Bush responded that it was a valid point, something to look into. Mr. Emmerich agreed that this was an issue which needed to be reviewed.

A small engine repair instructor was hired, Mr. Noldy, an existing automotive instructor. The Protective Services instructor, a Justine Dickinson, and an Autobody Repair instructor, a James Caswell, were also hired. There were also enough students in the Building Trades Electric and Plumbing course to warrant a second instructor, so permission was sought (and granted) to advertise for that one year position.

Mr. Emmerich said that he had spoken with a board member from another school who said that their board had voted for serving whole milk, in violation of the rules. At least one board member seemed to be in favor of this idea.

DEEDS

Jessica A. Dibble (nbm) Jessica A. Koscelnak and Michael Koscelnak to Jessica A. and Michael Koscelnak, in Montrose, for $1.00.

Cyril W. Cowperthwait (estate) to David H. Cowperthwait, Sherry L. Chandler and Stephen H. Cowperthwait, in Oakland Twp., for $1.00.

James M. Olivo Sr and Joann Olivo to James M. Olivo Sr. and Joann Olivo, in Susquehanna, for $1.00.

William R. and Anita A. Mundy to Craig W. and Christine M. Good, in Springville Twp., for $45,000.00.

Ronald Strohl to Robert and Marissa Stella, in Harford Twp., for $100,000.00.

Judith A. Neubauer to Michael and Catherine root, in Ararat Twp., for $65,000.00.

Frederick C. Vierling Jr. and Lucy J. Vierling to Lucy J. Vierling, in Lenox Twp., for $1.00.

Jean Marie Allen to Attilio Cavaggioni, in Forest City, for $20,000.00.

Michael M. Ely Sr., Andrea L. Ely (aka) Andrea L. Kasson to Michael M. Ely Sr., in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

Douglas Frederic Fiducia to WFO Enterprises LLC, in Rush Twp., for $115,000.00.

Eleanor L. Gregory (estate aka) Eleanor Gregory (estate) to Raymond and Judy L. Vibbard, in Dimock Twp., for $28,500.00.

Warren O Goodrich (aka) Warren Goodrich, Emily B. Goodrich (aka) Emily Goodrich to Somerset Regional Water Resources LLC, in Bridgewater Twp., for $219,000.00.

Peterson Family Trust (by trustee) to Marissa Fields, in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Eleanor Blodgett to Donald Lloyd, in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Gilbert Stein, Lois Stein, Susan Himelford and Steven Stein to Bremer Hof Owners Inc., in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Arlene M. Reynolds (by sheriff) to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, in Oakland Borough, for $2,011.05.

Tina M. Graves to Patrick J. Graves, in Lanesboro Borough, for $1.00.

Thomas J. Lopatofsky Jr., Donna Fekette and Frank S. Mikulak Sr. to Thomas J. Lopatofsky Jr. and Donna Fekette, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

David F. and Judith C. Rimple to Barry Berkowitz, in Clifford Twp., for $350,000.00.

John J. and Janet A. Maffucci to JAC Partners LLC, in Clifford Twp., for $79,940.00.

Betsy and John Kent and Amy Nicholson to Vincent and Linda Joseph, in Silver Lake Twp., for $79,940.00.

US Bank Trust to Richard L. and Sally D. Niles, in Gibson Twp., for $78,000.00.

Marvyn I. Raphaelson to Jacob and Jodi Susman, in Herrick Twp., for $225,000.00.

Norman C. Large to Norman C. and Beverly D. Large, in Auburn Twp., for $1.00.

Scott A. Lonzinski to Gary S. and Barbara J. Stone, in New Milford Borough, for $45,000.00.

Russell and Jean Very to Russell and Jean Very, in Jessup Twp., for $1.00.

Steven Marton (aka) Stephen Marton, Jennifer Marton, Joseph Marton Jr., Dorothy Marton, Gabor Marton and Madeline Marton to Steven Marton (aka) Stephen Marton, Jennifer Marton, Joseph G. Marton Jr. and Dorothy Marton, in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Charles w. Chapman Sr. and Emer M. Chapman to Michael D. and Jennifer L. Hall, in Auburn Twp., for $177,600.00.

Karen D. Warhol (aka) Karen D. Warchol to Warren A. Warchol, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.

Adele T. Lewis (estate) to Michael and Paula Sesto, in Susquehanna, for $3,000.00.

Angeline Conarton (aka) Angeline L. Conarton and Laura L. Conarton to Anthony J. Conarton, in Great Bend Borough, for $1.00.

Michael Oleksza (by tax claim bureau) and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Kenneth R. Coy, in Liberty Twp., for $1,120.00.

Eric Drake to Douglas P. Somers and Cynthia A. Chapman, in Lathrop Twp., for $125,000.00.

Jesse W. Wells  (by atty) and Laura J. Wells to Laura J., Jerry W. and Candy J. Wells, in Lathrop Twp., for $125,000.00.

Richard G. and Sandra Alexander to Justin C. Bidwell, in Clifford Twp., for $130,000.00.

Mark Springville Associates LP to WFO Enterprises LLC, in Springville Twp., for $80,000.00.

Barbara Z. and Leif E. Winter to Barry Berkowitz, in Franklin Twp., for $369,000.00.

Elizabeth Cook to Joseph, Thomas and Christopher Cook, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.

Eugenia Brand to Bradley M. Brand, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

Charles S. Lyman (by atty) to Judy King and Linda McCloskey, in Springville Twp., for $1.00.

Michael A. and Catherine D. Shaw to MMD of Jackson LP, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.

Mark F. and Terrie A. Oakley to Bluestone Pipeline Company of Pennsylvania LLC, in New Milford Twp., for $565,000.00.

Mary U. Gleason (estate) and Catherine G. McPheerson to Catherine G. McPheerson, Mary Gleason and Shane Kalpokas, in Apolacon Twp., for $0.00.

Mildred F. Struss to Carl W. Struss Jr., Jacqueline Whitecavage and Tracy Struss, in Forest City, for $1.00.

Deborah Pirnik to Scott A. Meagley, in Susquehanna, for $82,400.00.

Dennis Troup to Dennis Troup, in Susquehanna, for $1.00.

Dennis Troup to Dennis Troup, in Susquehanna, for $1.00.

Veronica Striefsky (estate) to Andrew, James and Edmund Striefsky, in Harmony Twp., for $1.00.

Smart Choice Tobacco Corp to BZ Properties LLC, in Little Meadows Borough, for $1.00.

Esther Clarke to Esther and Lorne Clarke, in Sprinville Twp., for $1.00.

John Harding and Kimberly Rebernik (nka) Kimberly Harding to Patricia M. Konzman, in Forest City, for $60,000.00.

Edwin J. Quiqley and Janice L. Quigley (by atty) to Robert C. and Bonnie D. Emerson, in New Milford Borough, for $123,517.00.

Edwin and Kelly Baldoni to Edwin Baldoni, in Herrick Twp., for $1.00.

Joseph P. Pluck Sr. to Joseph P. Pluck (trust), in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

John C. Foose Jr. and Kerry Foose to Melinda Butts, in Thompson Borough, for $95,000.00.

Glady C. Bennett to Richard and Stacy Cordes, in Bridgewater Twp., for $195,000.00.

Irene H. Mosher to Marilyn and David Heverly, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

David and Marilyn Heverly to Jacques E. and Jeanne Marie Laubert, in Liberty Twp., for $95,000.00.

Patricia A. Randall to Patricia A. and Timothy Alan Randall, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.

Alan Sheninger, Eugene Sheninger, Lynne M. Sheninger and Bertha Sheninger (estate aka) Bertha L Sheninger (estate) to Tracy Family LP, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.

Jean Mitchell to Jean Marie Lewis and Jenny Ann Phillips, in Uniondale Borough, for $1.00.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp to Andrew and Tarin Gordon, in Great Bend Borough, for $38,610.00.

Ida Inderlied to Edward C. Inderlied, in Silver Lake Twp., for $0.00.

Elizabeth Stanford to Justin L. Tyler, in Choconut Twp., for $169,500.00.

Rhea Lee (estate aka) Rhea L. Lee (estate) to Donald P. and Rebekah D. Lee, in Springville Twp., for $1.00.

Rhea Lee (estate aka) Rhea L. Lee (estate) to Donald P. and Rebekah D. Lee, in Springville Twp., for $1.00.

Joseph C. and Susan C. Obrien to Cory M. Sprout, in Montrose, for $154,000.00.

Ronald O. French to Robert W. and Ronald S. French, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.

Gary Buse (aka) Gary A. Buse and Susan Buse (aka) Susan C. Buse to Phyllis P. Konstas and William A. Souder, in Montrose, for $240,000.00.

PHH Mortgage Corporation to Chad M. Upright, in New Milford Twp., for $44,175.00.

Roger Shimer to Roger Shimer, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Warren K. Morgan to Warren K. Morgan (trust), in Montrose, for $1.00.

Harold and Michele Boston (by sheriff) to Citimortgage Inc., in New Milford Twp., for $1,157.90.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 11:10 a.m. on July 20, 2012: Melanie M. Barber, Chad C. Chauncey, Robbie L. Cranmer, Marc K. Deesch, David J. Fischer, MaryJo Gana, Keith R. Hurd, John J. Jenisky, Jr, James Karhnak, Kay L. Knolles, Lee Labor, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Derrick J. Lezinsky, Michael A. Linden, Michael Maryasz, Joseph C. Mikloiche, Ronald N. Mitchell, Connie M. Mitchell, Donald Palmer, Perry Rohan, Bruce A. Schurr, Christie L. Sheptock, David J. Shiner, Jerome W. Slick, Jerome W. Slick, Sinon C. Smith Sr, Tina M. Smith, Eric J. Snell, Justin S. Thompson, Robert J. Twilley, Ryan Warnagiris, Steven G. Warner, Jesse J. Yachymiak and Kelly Lynn Yarbrough. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.

The Hallstead Borough Council came together on July 19th, another warm and sticky evening that virtually guaranteed a brief session. Members concentrated their attention on the town’s parks.

Borough employee Jim Canfield, point man in the parks, has been the target of scurrilous attacks by postcard. At least 2 members of Council received the cards claiming that Mr. Canfield was seen “hiding” when he was expected to be working. Council members assured him that the accusations – from a known source are considered to be unfounded, and that members continued to have full confidence in him.

Mr. Canfield and Council are considering how to remove the old buildings in the main park on Route 11 that had been used for many years for the town carnival. The plan is to demolish the decrepit structures and move the pavilion from the smaller park across the street. The question was how many dumpsters would be required, and how much they would cost.

Council is also looking to resurface the tennis court. A contractor has been found who would do the work for about $2,000. Some of the cracks in the asphalt have sprouted weeds. Mr. Canfield said that using weed killer is not an option in a park, by state regulation.

Hallstead’s mayor, Willie Canfield, noted that vehicles associated with the construction trailer recently placed on a property on Franklin Street have been using the lawn in the adjacent park. Council considered installing a fence, but that would require an expensive survey of the property that Council president Michelle Giangrieco said could bring surprises.

Council also agreed to purchase a new computer for the Secretary.

Enervated by the heat and humidity, Council adjourned the meeting after barely 20 minutes, agreeing to meet again at a different time next month. The next meeting will be on August 9, 2012, earlier than usual, so that Council can consider street paving. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough office on Franklin Street.

Lisa Kimberly Sydlosky, 39, of Harpursville, NY to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, attend safe driving school, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on February 4, 2012. Ms. Sydlosky also received a $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $30 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS for Reckless Driving in Montrose Borough on February 4, 2012. Lastly Ms. Sydlosky received 12 months probation to run consecutive, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution and write an apology for Disorderly Conduct in Montrose borough on February 4, 2012.

Ryan Richard Smith, 33, Uniondale, PA to 30 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, attend safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Forest City Borough on December 23, 2011.

Lonny Lee Hurst, Jr, 32, of Mansfield, PA to 90 days to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $200 CAT Surcharge, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater Township on October 22, 2011.

Cody Allen Brown, 22, Meshoppen, PA to 2 years probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, write a letter of apology, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for Criminal Conspiracy/Criminal Trespass in Auburn Township on January 1, 2012.

Alexander W Scott, 49, of Kingsley, PA to 9 months probation, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution and pay $1,450 restitution to the victim for Misapplication of Entrusted Property in Brooklyn Township on February 16, 2011.

Charles Beard Easton, 56, of Binghamton, NY to 18 months to 7 years in a state correctional facility, pay restitution to the victims, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Criminal Mischief in Liberty Township on August 9, 2010.

Stacie Michele Congdon-Wilder, 36, of Windsor, NY to 2 years minus one day probation, supervision may be transferred to New York State, pay $450 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Theft by Unlawful Taking in New Milford Township on April 29, 2012.

Donald Timothy Goble, 37, of Lawton, PA to 2 to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198 fee, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation and attend safe driving school program for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater Township on December 9, 2011. Mr. Goble also received 3 to 23 ½ months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, perform 50 hours community service, pay restitution to the victim, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Accident Involving Death or Personal Injury While Not Properly Licensed in Bridgewater Township on December 9, 2011.

Ian Ball, 25, of Montrose, PA to 12 months probation, pay $100 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 on July 5, 2011. Mr. Ball also received 8 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee receive drug and alcohol counseling for Manufacture, Delivery or Possession with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver in Bridgewater Township on October 2, 2011. Mr. Ball also received 5 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with other sentences, pay $500 fine, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay cost of prosecution, not to have contact with the victim, pay restitution to the victim and receive drug and alcohol treatment for Burglary in Wyalusing Borough on September 23, 2011. Mr. Ball received 4 years probation to run consecutive to other sentences, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, not to have contact with codefendants, maintain full employment for Burglary in Lenox Township on September 6, 2011. Finally Mr. Ball received 12 months probation to run concurrent with the other sentences, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Receiving Stolen Property in Dimock Township on August 29, 2011.

HARASSMENT/ THREATS On 06/02/2012, a Silver Lake Township resident had a confrontation with another know to him resident on Quaker Lake over some previous activity involving family members. Words and threats were exchanged, but no problems resulted. No charges were pressed, but record was made of the exchange.

LITTERING/ SCATTERING RUBBISH On 06/05/2012, a Forest Lake Township resident filed a report of littering on Billy Goat Road.

SHOTS FIRED IN AREA On 06/09/2012, a Silver Lake Township resident reported excessive target shooting had been going on for a long period of time near his residence. Although the activity was not illegal, all parties were talked to and a verbal agreement to control the activity was reached.

ATV/ MISC On 06/11/2012, a Silver Lake Township resident reported ATVs‚ were running on her posted land and she was concerned about liability. The laws were explained which cover the situation and the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

MISC INVESTIGATION On 06/11/2012, it was reported that water was being extracted from a small creek near some homes. An investigation showed that it was approved for a small paving operation going on at the time in the area.

TRESSPASSING On 06/12/2012, a Silver Lake Township resident reported trespassing on her property. An investigation showed that someone had disposed of some dead animals on the property.

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY On 06/24/2012, SLTPD was requested to assist county car 58 with a disorderly intoxicated subject at EMHS in Montrose.

TRESSPASSING On 06/24/2012, SLTPD responded to a suspicious vehicle parked in a Silver Lake Township resident‚s driveway at approximately 0300hrs.

MVA (non-reportable) On 06/29/2012, SLTPD responded to a vehicle vs deer crash on SR4002 Laurel Lake Road. The 2012 Ford Focus sustained serious body, headlight and fender damage although the vehicle was driven from the crash scene.

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY On 06/30/2012, SLTPD was requested to assist Montrose PD with two juveniles arrested for DUI and drug paraphernalia.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON On 06/30/2012, SLTPD responded to a call in Forest Lake Township for a suspicious person entering an outbuilding on a property late at night.

MEDICAL/ AMBULANCE SLTPD assisted with several medical and ambulance calls this month.

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