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There was a respectable crowd present for the August 25th ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center's new building. Guests were greeted and directed by Center staff as they made their way to the auditorium, where speeches were to be given.

The first person to speak was the center's administrative director Dr. Alice Davis. Dr. Davis welcomed and thanked those present. All of the new programs, she stated, were considered high priority by the state, and would not be outsourced. She commended the staff, and how they would go above and beyond to help the students. The kids knew that the staff really cared about them, and would help them. While the district wanted to hire staff who were competent in a given area, she explained, that was the 5th consideration. Prioritized above that were an applicants, attitude, flexibility, ability to be a team player, and belief in the ability to educate all students.

Prior to the commencement of the August 27th meeting of the Mountain View School Board, held in the now dubbed James W. Zick board room, Dr. Adams introduced two new faces- the school's solicitor, Joseph F. Gaughan, Esquire, and the new Director of Special Services, Michael Slesinski.

Part of the meeting would then be taken, Dr. Adams announced, to honor a number of staff people who together had approximately 194 years of service. Expressing his gratitude for their dedication to the district, he proceeded to present a clock to each of several retirees. Those honored included: Keith “Butch” Baker (30 years), Rose Borgna (35 years), Sharon Kinney (11 years), Kathleen Kurosky (20 years), Marilyn Light (34 years), Charlene Olcese (34.5 years), and Susan Shaeffer (9 years). Lauren Weilage (20 years) was also mentioned, but was not at the meeting. Dr. Adams thanked the retirees again for their dedication and service, after which they all came forward for a photograph.

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