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Prior to the commencement of the August 21st Elk Lake School Board meeting, Dr. Davis was invited to give a presentation. The cosmetology program had received an award, she explained, earning the title of Exemplary Program in the state of Pennsylvania. Part of it was due to the work they did in the community, including fundraisers which had been organized and held. Over $10,000 had been raised and given back to the community in this manner. Another reason the program was recognized was its incorporation of literacy and numeracy. The instructors had given seven presentations to the state also, on this incorporation.

The cosmetology staff then spoke, thanking the school district for their support. The three instructors had put together the booklets on how Literacy and Math was incorporated, and they passed these around to the board members to review. They thanked the district for allowing them such great opportunities, and spoke of positive feedback received and the fun of the hands-on approach. Dr. Bush shared with the board how he had marveled at the activity and efficiency which took place in that classroom. He said that everybody was working, and he did not think he had ever been in there when this wasn't the case. Dr. Davis said that for the following week the cosmetology clinic would be open five days. She reiterated that the feedback from the students was phenomenal.

Criminal Mischief: On August 21st at 8:00 p.m. a Springville man discovered that his mailbox and post was damaged. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police at 570-465-3154.

Robbery Update - Great Bend Dunkin Donuts: Through a mutual investigation with Scranton Police, it was determined that Gerald Fuller of Archbald, who had been previously arrested by Scranton Police for similar robberies, matched the description of the person who robbed the Great Bend Dunkin Donuts on April 13, 2012. Fuller was interviewed by Troopers from PSP Gibson, and admitted to robbing the store. Charges have been filed on Fuller, who was in the Lackawanna County Prison, and was to be arraigned in the immediate future (as of the time of report).

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