At the beginning of the May 20th Montrose borough meeting, adoption of the agenda was the first item of business. This was completed with a few additions.

The Montrose Restoration Committee had requested a donation, the standard $350, for the summer beautification project. Ms. Skinner asked if the crew helped with the baskets. It was responded that they did not, they just helped water them. It was motioned and approved to grant this request.

The topic of the fence for the skateboard park, 300 feet worth of fencing, was broached. Mr. Reimel reported that Tom DeLongo of New Milford had stated he could be there within the month to put up the fence. There was not much difference between the high and low bids, Mr. Reimel continued, and he was not certain when the other bidding party could have the work done. Both quotes were for the same basic fence. Mr. Reimel made a motion, then, to accept the estimate from DeLongo fence. This motion as approved.

The Community Center was the next subject under discussion. Mr. Granahan was supposed to bring a bid packet but was not present that evening, so Mr. Lamont recommended tabling the topic until the first meeting of the following month. The borough secretary had a packet, which she went to retrieve.

Permission was being requested for the KLR parade to occur again. Someone had spoken with Leeward, it was stated, and at this point it was expected that the standard parade route could be followed, despite the construction. An alternate route was under consideration however, last this situation change.

The state Click it or Ticket program represented extra money for a seat belt program. One of Montrose’s troopers explained the program. The program consisted of extra money for extra patrols, and if a person was not wearing a seatbelt he could be issued a ticket. It was clarified however, that not wearing a seatbelt was a secondary offense, so the actual stop would be for a separate violation. It was recommended as part of the program that the troopers be paid $20 an hour, which would be spread amongst the officers. It would be the same scheduling on the borough force, but with a couple extra hours at the beginning or end of a shift. This money would then be reimbursable by the state. The item was on the agenda as this required an extra line item.

A visitor asked to address an issue for the Saint Paul’s church. There were some trees up there, some crab apple trees, and they had asked if they could be taken down, and other trees put in, as they were nasty, messy trees. It was said that this could be looked at.

The visitor also had some questions regarding attorney fees and Craig Stevens. She asked what the cost of the attorneys’ fees was up to that point. Ms. O’Malley responded that between the fees for her work and Attorney Litwin’s, the total was between $13,000 and $14,000. The visitor said that since, due to the circumstances, the attorneys’ fees had been paid by the borough members through taxes, she wondered if there was any way to recoup them.

Ms. O’Malley responded that in the proceeding before Judge Hollister which had been held about a week prior, she had asked him to consider attorneys’ fees, or some portion of them. The judge had not wanted to grant these fees, but had found Ms. Marta, the property owner, guilty of both citations. He had assigned a $100 a day fine to her; $200 a day with both citations. There was a 5 day grace period, so the $200 fee was to go into effect shortly after the meeting if not rectified first. Ms. O’Malley had also filed a motion for sanctions in the matter of Stevens versus Montrose borough et. al., and that matter was scheduled for hearing in the future. She had filed for attorneys’ fees with that as well.

The visitor asked to confirm then that the public would not know if there would be any fees recouped until June. Ms. O’Malley responded that this was correct, that it was at the discretion of the court and the judge could recommend at his pleasure.

The visitor then wished to make a statement. She said that she was disappointed by a council person being on the council and being in a position where there was a party on the other side she was working with. As a borough resident, she continued, she felt very betrayed by that. She was sorry to have experienced it. Mr. Lamont stated that he wasn’t present at the last meeting, and he guessed that it was expressed how to take care of it. Unfortunately, he continued, the borough code did not allow them to do any kind of self-discipline amongst themselves so he guessed it would be up to the voters.

A brief recess was taken so that borough council members could look at the community center bid packet.

Mr. Schuster suggested that they have a copy of these and come back to it at a future date, as he didn’t think much would be accomplished in five minutes. Ms. Skinner suggested having Mr. Puzo come and present.

It was decided that when the recess ended, council members be allowed to either come see the plans at the borough building or receive them through e-mail. The members were instructed to tell the secretary how they wished to receive them. Mr. Puzo was also to be asked to attend to present at the meeting.

Mr. Lamont asked for public comment. None forthcoming, the motion to adjourn was made.

The Blue Ridge School Board met on May 20th for a brief business meeting followed by a workshop. The business session agenda listed only 6 items, including some personnel assignments and long lists of budget transfers and adjustments. The Board also chose Loren Small as its Secretary, with a 4-year term. The elephant on the agenda was the budget for next year, a spending package totaling just under $17 million, up $1.2 million from the current year. The new budget is available for review for a month, after which the Board will formally adopt it, presumably at a business meeting on June 24, 2013.

Using a new program developed by a Penn State professor, Business Manager Loren Small provided a concise summary of the budget, which the Board has been working on for several months. Aside from contractual salary increases, the biggest jumps were for contributions to the state pension fund; additional special education and vocational-technical services; and supplies. Total revenue from all sources is expected to be up by almost $600,000. The budget is balanced in part by drawing on the anticipated fund balance at the end of the current year, as well as contributions from a few other special accounts. Not to mention a property tax rate increase of 1.1 mills, for a total millage of 46.99.

A long time ago Blue Ridge School Board members informally agreed among themselves to hike property taxes a small amount each year in order to avoid a cycle of several years of zero increases followed by large single-year jumps. The legislation known as the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1) of 2006 put a cap on property tax increases that could only be overridden by referendum. School districts in Pennsylvania have been wary of putting their decisions to a popular vote, and Blue Ridge has consistently kept within the index determined by the state. In effect, Act 1 is implementing the Board’s earlier agreement with itself.

Before the workshop got under way, Board President Laurie Brown-Bonner made a point of recognizing the “incredible experience” of the High School musical, The Sound of Music, staged the weekend before. It was a “wonderful, wonderful show,” said she.

As usual, the workshop previewed some of the agenda items to be considered at the next business meeting, on June 3. The Board will donate $250 to the Annual Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Ride this summer. The district will also support the Summer Adventure program hosted on the campus.

It seems that the Instructional Unit (NEIU #19) is getting out of the distance-learning business, indeed all of its computer services. Mr. Small reported that the software used for managing the district’s finances will no longer be supported out of the North-Eastern IU. Instead, the district will work directly with the developer of the system, the Central Susquehanna IU. Superintendent Robert McTiernan said that the NEIU would also be pulling out of the V-LINK program for on-line study. He said that the new service the district would use would be somewhat more expensive, but offer better quality.

The Superintendent said that staff openings in the maintenance department may not be filled, or may be filled by seasonal, temporary hires. He said that final determination will be offered to the Board once the baseball/softball season is over and the district no longer has to maintain the fields in Hallstead and New Milford.

There was some discussion of the use of the auditorium for events sponsored outside the schools. The Board’s policy number 707 does not currently impose a fee for such use. Yet, with a new sound system – soon to be augmented by a new digital sound board for about $4,000 – the Board may want to reconsider.

Mr. McTiernan also said that the monitor stationed in the fitness center and allocated $2,100 per year may be split among 3 seasonal positions next year.

The Superintendent reported that notices of new bus routes on next year’s “single-bell” schedule will be sent home with grade reports for the 4th marking period. He said the transition to the new schedule is ahead of plan. He said that the earliest bus run would start at 6:52 a.m., almost 45 minutes later than under the current schedule.

The Board and administrators seemed to agree to send 2 students and 2 teachers to the annual conference of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) in October. Ms. Brown-Bonner was pleased with the participation of the students last year. Depending on whether the students will need to stay overnight, Mr. McTiernan said it might be possible to send yet another 2 students.

Ms. Brown-Bonner announced that the Board’s Fundraising Committee will allocate $4,000 of the proceeds from its recent golf tournament to scholarships – including students headed for schools other than 4-year colleges. An application form is under development that should encourage as many applicants as possible, and Mr. McTiernan reported that virtually all seniors will apply.

The Board will hold another business meeting on June 3. Check the district website for details. All meetings are held in the cafeteria in the Elementary School.

Promptly at 9:00 a.m. the Susquehanna County Commissioners meeting was called to order and Commissioners Hall, Giangrieco, and Warren delved into the jam-packed agenda. After recognizing Mrs. Kurosky for her 25 years of service, the Commissioners got down to business ratifying or approving the following items: $580,280.92 on 5/10/2013 for General Expenses; 5/15/2013 for $342,689.76 for General Expenses; C&Y Expenses on 5/16/2013 totaling $76,029.90; Jury Expenses of $2,026,08 on 5/17/2013; General Expenses on 5/17/2013 for $12,568.27; 5/22/2013 Net Payroll was $193,518.86, 5/22/2013 Employee Retirement Contributions were $15,042.14; $8,469.44 for State Withholding taxes on 5/22/2013; and $72,117.66 for Federal Payroll taxes on 5/23/2013.

As usual, there were a number of seminar requests that included a Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators Quarterly Meeting, the Annual Domestic Relations Conference, DUI Instructor Training, and Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training among others, and all were approved in short order.

Next up were the three Resolutions on the agenda. The first, Resolution 2013-06, involved the abolishing of the elected position of Jury Commissioner in Susquehanna County. The position will remain filled until the end of the current Jury Commissioner’s term of office. Resolution 2013-07 Authorizes the Filing of a proposal for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Funds by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the purpose of rehabilitating and constructing affordable housing units and providing rental assistance for the elderly members of the community. Resolution 2013-08 involves the County of Susquehanna entering into a cooperation agreement with the Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority for administration of the PHARE Program. All three resolutions were approved by the Commissioners.

A service agreement between Susquehanna County Services for Children & Youth and Families United Network, Inc., of Pennsdale was approved for the Certificate of Compliance #361920 for $181.61 per day. Additionally, a service agreement with INFOCON of Ebensburg, PA was created. INFOCON will be scanning and microfilming documents for the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. This is approximately 2,394,186 images in three phases. The total cost of this is $396,460.36, but this is a qualified Act 13 Expense. The commissioners also signed the Administrative Entity Operating Agreement with the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs for the purpose of identifying the Lackawanna-Susquehanna Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Program as the Administrative Entity for administrative functions for the Consolidated and P/FSD Waivers. Also signed was the Lackawanna/Susquehanna Commission on Drug & Alcohol Provider Contracts for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year. The estimated local match from Susquehanna County for this is $14,000. Finally, the least agreement between Susquehanna County and Trehab was signed for the lease of 16 vehicles for the Shared Ride and Medical Assistance Transportation to Trehab for a cost of $1.00 per vehicle. The terms note that Trehab will be responsible for all maintenance, and inspections and insurance.

Public comment included two inquiries. The first was on the royalty checks being slow and if there was anything the Commissioners could do. Unfortunately, there is nothing that the commissioners can do as the royalty checks are between the individual and the company they signed with. The second was regarding noise ordinances and if the county oversaw the regulations for noise. Since each township and municipality sets their own ordinances, it was noted that all testing and complaints need to go through the local government and not through the County.

With no further business before them, the County Commissioners adjourned the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

After postponing the regularly scheduled meeting in order to receive bids for several projects around the borough, the Hallstead Borough Council met on May 23, 2013 and jumped into the lean agenda. The prior meeting minutes were rapidly approved, and a short discussion was had about a complaint from a resident regarding the mowing of grass and it adhering to a freshly washed vehicle. Brief discussion was held regarding the gates that the council had hoped to have moved. The gates are unable to be moved from the old park to the one near the library as the gates were damaged some time ago. Additional discussion was had about alternate options, and the topic was tabled for further information. The Treasurer’s Report was presented and approved, as were the bills for payment.

The council then moved on to the first group of bids. These were regarding a new furnace for the borough building. After review it was determined that the bids would be tabled as all of the bids had vastly different scopes, furnace styles, and warranty information. Without having at least remotely similar information, the council felt they could not make a truly informed decision, and will be requesting new bids that contain the same information.

The second group of bids involved work on several streets. After review it was noted that the bids had several items that were vastly different in scope of work and in products being used. Due to this, it was decided to ask for clarification on several points on the bids and make a final determination at the next meeting.

With all business being concluded, the meeting adjourned at 7:28pm.

Prior to this reporter’s arrival at the May 13th meeting of the Montrose School board meeting, Owen Brewer was presented with the Ray Kroc Achievement Award. This award, presented by McDonald’s, is given to a student who possessed positive character traits.

Two educators gave a presentation near the beginning of the May 13th Montrose school board works session, regarding a Marine Educator Workshop at Paris Island, South Carolina. The women spoke highly of the workshop, and of the marines they interacted with. While there they were able to witness a graduation, at which 425 recruits became marines. The program allowed educators to go and learn what life is really like for the recruits, and then to bring the information back to students. It was stated that the military could open doors for kids who thought there was nothing out there for them, and that it would pay for college. One stated that it was probably the best experience of their lives.

During the administrators’ reports, Mr. McComb related that he was trying to get the mobile ag lab again, for the following year. This had been very well received the last time. Also, several students had attended the national archery competition, and did very well. Mr. Caterson brought up the topic of how these competitions worked- archers stood next to each other and shot the arrow at the same time at the same target.

Mr. Adams said that at Choconut they were also in end of year mode. He said that he had been working with the liaison group planning on playground beautification work.

Mr. Tallarico reported that the Scholastic Bowl team had received a trophy and a $5,000 check as winners of the WVIA competition.

He expressed his opinion that the prom was amazing. It was the first time there had been a dinner dance, and he said it was a nice time at Stonehedge. It was affordable as the class had stepped up with their fundraising; he called it remarkable that the student could use some of the money as a credit toward the prom tickets. Mrs. Staats agreed that it was beautiful.

Ms. Riker mentioned a Gifted Program field trip to Camden to see the ship and aquarium. Also, the life skills students had attended the special education prom at Lackawanna Trail, and two Montrose students were named king and queen. All of the gardening that was to be seen at graduation, according to Mr. Tallarico, was thanks to the Life Skills students.

Mr. Ognosky asked Ms. Lusk to review the preliminary budget. The budget came in at $23,955,002, which left a $368,000 deficit at that point. Mr. Ognosky said that was a number which still needed to be looked at. He proposed having a budget meeting prior to the June 10th meeting to further discuss the matter, though the final budget would likely not be approved at that meeting.

Mr. Ognosky then spoke about the summer camp program. He said that Ms. Lusk, Mr. McComb, and Mr. Adams had been working on this. The district planned to expand it that year- in the past it had been only funded with Title 1 funds, and thus only Title 1 students could attend. That year the plan was to expand it to include Learning Support kids, partially in response to feedback from parents.

Mr. Ognosky also noted the fact that the Keystone Testing had been occurring at the high school. He said that the school had been testing since the end of March, and had also tested in December and January. He opined that this was not where he thought education should be going, that there was too much testing. He said it seemed to be losing steam. He commended Mr. Owens for doing a terrific job as test coordinator, and stated that they were reappointing him.

Various items of business were accomplished during the regular business meeting. The preliminary budget was approved, but Mr. Ognosky reiterated that it was only a preliminary budget and could still be changed.

A motion was made and passed to award the Junior-Senior High School boiler conversion bid to Evans Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $84,000.

Katherine Fischer was appointed as an Assistant Track Coach, Eliza Ely as the Football Cheerleading Advisor, Vitalija Vaiciuliene as the Head Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, and Caitlyn Ely as an Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach. Mr. Ognosky explained that candidates for these positions were interviewed by two administrators plus the head coach of that sport. All of those acted on that evening, he stated, were the strong recommendations of the head coach. A motion was also made to accept the resignation of Andrew Axworthy as Assistant Golf Coach with regret. This was called a loss to the program.

Mr. Caterson said that the school had a bang up spring sports season, for which the coaches and players should be commended.

A motion was also made to accept with regret the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Lucille Gesford as the Transportation Secretary. Mr. Ognosky said she would be missed; she had worked for the district for almost twenty years. Mr. Caterson thanked her for her service.

A motion was made to revise the 2012-2013 school calendar for snow days, etc. Graduation was set at that time for the 15th, with dismissal on the 11th. The list of graduates for 2013 was also motioned and approved, though this was contingent on the passing of requirements.

Mark Clinton Wagner, 31, of Montrose, PA to 10 months to 24 months in a state correctional facility, sentence to run concurrent to current sentence, pay $250 DNA evaluation fee and submit sample, not to have contact with the victim in this case, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Criminal Conspiracy/Criminal Trespass in Ararat Township on August 11, 2012.

Gina Marie Olshan, 44, of Laceyville, PA to 9 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 5 years probation, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Burglary in Auburn Township on December 23, 2011. Ms. Olshan was also sentenced to 6 months to 2 years minus 1 day, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Access Device Fraud in Auburn Township on December 23, 2011.

Angelina J Wilson, 29, of Montrose, PA to 5 months to 12 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 3 years probation, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Ac fee, perform 25 hours of community service for Criminal Conspiracy/Robbery in Great Bend Township on May 16, 2012. Ms. Wilson also received 5 months to 12 months in Susquehanna county Correctional Facility followed by 2 years probation, to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with codefendants, perform 25 hours of community service for Robbery in Great Bend Township on May 16, 2012.

Anthony Olszewski, 37, of Montrose, PA to 6 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay cost of prosecution, pay 50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive drug and alcohol counseling, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Criminal Conspiracy/Manufacture a Controlled Substance in October 11, 2012 in Montrose Borough. Mr. Olszewski also received 5 years probation, to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Manufacture Controlled Substance in Montrose Borough on November 21, 2012.

Louis George Sherman, 20, of Clifford, PA to 2 years to 6 years in a state correctional facility followed by 4 years probation, pay restitution to the victim, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, obtain GED, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, abide by a 10 PM curfew, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Robbery on October 5, 2012 in Lenox Township. Mr. Sherman also received 1 months to 24 months in a state correctional facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Receiving Stolen Property in Dimock Township on June 9, 2012.

Christopher Lee Shupp, 31, of Scranton, PA to 3 years probation, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 30 hours of community service, pay restitution to the victim for Receiving Stolen Property on June 25, 2011 in Lenox Township. Mr. Shupp also received 3 years probation to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, perform 30 hours of community service, pay restitution to the victim for Receiving Stolen Property In Lenox Township on June 12, 2011.

William Robert Weida, 19, of Montrose, PA to 2 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with Mountain View School District for Possession of Weapons on School Property on November 28, 2012 in Harford Township. Mr. Weida also received 7 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentence, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample, complete sexual offenders classes, comply with Megan’s Law, no contact with children under the age of 18 without adult supervision for Corruption of Minors in Harford Township on December 17, 2012.

Fernando Manuel Chipelo, 44, New Milford, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, attend safe driving school, receive drug and alcohol counseling for Driving Under the Influence in Great Bend Township on September 28, 2012.

Jason W Penny, 28, of Susquehanna, PA to 15 months probation, not to enter any establishment whose sole purpose is the sale of alcohol, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages, subject to drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victims for Criminal Mischief in New Milford Borough on December 31, 2012.

Troy Fleming, Jr, 20, of Montrose, PA to 3 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Receiving Stolen Property in Forest City Borough on June 17, 2012. Mr. Fleming also received 3 months to 2 years minis 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentenced, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with the victim in this case, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Receiving Stolen Property in Forest City Borough on June 17, 2012. Mr. Fleming also received 3 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent to the above sentences, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, abide by a 10 PM curfew for Receiving Stolen Property in Forest City Borough on June 27, 2012. Finally, Mr. Fleming received 3 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, and abide by a 10 PM curfew for Receiving Stolen Property in Forest City Borough on July 8, 2013.

Joshua A Baker, 27, of Montrose, PA to 12 Months to 24 months in a state correctional facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Auburn Township on March 17, 2011.

The following are to report to the Susquehanna County Courthouse, Montrose, Pa. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

Apolacon Twp.: Patricia Hoag.

Auburn Twp.: Phyllis Cole, John Sershen, Patricia Shadduck, Mitzi Wittman.

Bridgewater Twp.: Michael Dewey, Ann B. Hart, Jeffrey Loomis, Frank Montalvo, Roxanne Porter, Wilton Vought.

Choconut Twp.: Frederick Capotosto.

Clifford Twp.: Scott C. Cosklo, James Frankowski, Lois Howell, Jean Mcalla, Erin Robinson.

Dimock Twp.: Dewey Hunsinger, Randall Rolison, Carron Wood.

Forest City 1st Ward: Alisa Ferrick.

Forest Lake Twp.: Mary Brady, Ronald E. Carlton Jr., Sandra Nagy, Eugene Snow, David Stanis.

Franklin Twp.: Timothy J. Smith.

Gibson Twp.: Michael Maziarz.

Great Bend Twp.: Betty Booth, Cheryl Lobdell, Ernest Slater.

Hallstead Borough: Stephen Esposito.

Harford Twp.: Jason Cable, Megan Holleran, Paula J. Millard, Heather M. Simons.

Herrick Twp.: James Mcerlean.

Hop Bottom Borough: Candy Henry, Sharon L. Kinney.

Jackson Twp.: Charles Snyder.

Jessup Twp.: Robert Bonnice.

Lenox Twp.: Edward J. Kraft Sr., Robert Pissott.

Liberty Twp.: Melody Cunningham, Clement Naylor, Sharon M. Stockholm.

New Milford Borough: Milton G. Darrow Jr., Richard Deangelis.

New Milford Twp.: Carolyn White, Tracy Whitney.

Oakland Borough: Adam L. Smith.

Rush Twp.: Margaret Miner, Orcelia Very.

Silver Lake Twp.: Samuel J. Fike, David A. Martin, Ellen Anne O’Donnell, Kirk Vanzandbergen, Annette L. Varcoe.

Springville Twp.: Suzanne Bell, Kevin D. Dyson, Lewis Hinkley, Joann Voda.

Susquehanna Borough 1st Ward: Dolores Hendrickson.

Thompson Borough: Paul Lee.

Thompson Twp.: Alex Komar.

DEEDS

Jeanette C. Richard to Thomas Petroski, in Gibson Twp., for $7,000.00.

Mitchell Butruch (estate) & 454 Auto Repair & Towing Corp. to Frank S., Donna, Stephen F. & Ryan A. Prybeck, in Harmony Twp., for $40,200.00.

Nancy W. Ross to Hilary L. & Jay Duncan Ross, in Herrick Twp., for $1.00.

Raymond Olver (by sheriff), Ann L. Cassel (by sheriff) & United States of America to Wells Fargo Bank, in Forest City, for $2,631. 40.

Paul S. Frisbie to Debra A. White, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

David R. Rodriguez (aka) David D. Rodriguez to David D. Rodriguez, in Great Bend Twp., for $1.00.

Larry T. & Sharon Miller to Larry T. Miller, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Daniel Richard Millard to Victoria Ruth Millard, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Joseph D. Bishop to Joseph D. Bishop, in Great Bend Borough, for $1.00.

Joseph D. Bishop to Kenneth C. Small, in Great Bend Borough, for $1.00.

Kenneth C. Small to Joseph D. Bishop, in Great Bend Borough, for $1.00.

Dale & Debra Jo Severcool to Sheena Jo Severcool & Jessie Lee Shadduck, in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

James L. Barsby & Melinda K. Barsby (nka) Melinda K. Thompson to Daniel J. & Gretchen P. Backer & Albert G. & Bonnie S. Platt Jr., in New Milford Twp., for $450,000.00.

Gary H. Ely, Glenda W. Ely, Guy David Ely (aka) Guy D. Ely & Jennifer J. Ely to Gary H., Glenda W., Guy David and Jennifer J. Ely, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Clarence F. Beam to Gas House Gang LLC, in Jackson & Ararat Twp., for $87,000.00.

Robin E. Fike to Amanda M. & Greg L. Campbell, in Auburn Twp., for $1.00.

Carmen W. Marzocco Jr. & Constance L. Wilson to Jeffrey S. & Diane M. Carson, in Springville Twp., for $144,000.00.

Alfred H. & Cyrena M. Kuss to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in Harmony Twp., for $1.00.

Sherrill S. & Kim C. Cannon to Barbara McKetta, in Great Bend Twp., for $225,000.00.

Nancy T. McGuire to Thomas P. & Gloria J. Cotter, in Auburn Twp., for $115,000.00.

Roger F. & Loretta Sullivan (by sheriff) to Federal National Mortgage Association, in Forest City, for $1,542.15.00.

US Bank (by atty) to Home America LLC, in Forest City, for $10,000.00.

Barry M. & Maureen A. Abbott to Barry M. & Maureen A. Abbott, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

Kevin R. & Kimberly M. Oakley to Kevin R. Oakley, in Great Bend Twp., for $1.00.

Betsy Jo Balmer to Joseph M. Taylor Sr. & Leona Florance (nbm) Leona Taylor, in New Milford Borough, for $1.00.

Tammy L. Norton & Gary D. Loke Jr. to K&C N LLC, in New Milford Borough, for $700,000.00.

Elsie Kilmer, Jacqueline Kilmer Frantz, Thomas Kilmer & Kenneth Kilmer to Sandra Compton, Thomas Kilmer, Jacqueline Kilmer Frantz & Kenneth Kilmer, in Apolacon Twp., Harmony Twp., Lanesboro Boro, Liberty Twp., Middletown Twp. & New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Ashley N. Kelly (by sheriff) to Peoples National Bank (nka) Peoples Neighborhood Bank, in Oakland Borough, for $6,414.80.

Rose M. Slick (estate aka) Rose Marie Slick (estate) to Kathleen R. Calafut & Kim A. Curtis, in Forest City, for $1.00.

Paul & Deborah Roman to Jonathan M. & Robert Eriksen, in Auburn Twp., for $130,000.00.

Stephen James Molnar & Denise Marie Caruth to Stephen J. Molnar Jr. & Patricia R. Molnar, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.

Charles W. Wilson to William H. & Patricia Kelley Sr., in Springville Twp., for $237,000.00.

Allen & Janet E. Belko to James M. & Annita B. Chiarello, in Gibson Twp., for $50,000.00.

Bank of America to Margaret & Mark Kovaleski, in Forest City, for $12,900.00.

Anna Williamson to ET Associates LP, in Clifford Twp., for $900,000.00.

David M. Glemboski to David M. Glemboski, in Lathrop Twp., for $1.00.

George G. Hornbeck III (estate aka) George H. Hornbeck III to Lisa Hornbeck Prezelski & Francesca Hornbeck Conroy, in Clifford Twp., for $1.00.

Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to FJ Roberts Publishing LLC, in Forest City, for $34,000.00.

Thomas Asa Rivenburgh Jr. & Linda S. Wickert to Thomas Asa Rivenburgh Jr., Joanne M. Rivenburgh & Linda S. Wickert, in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

Thomas Asa Rivenburgh Jr. & Linda S. Wickert to Thomas Asa Rivenburgh Jr. & Linda S. Wickert, in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

George Clarence Stone (aka) George C. Stone Jr. to Hal & Arleen Wagner, in Montrose, for $153,000.00.

David C. & Harriet L. Bolles to Bolles Family Trust, in Great Bend Twp., for $1.00.

Jonathan J. & Christina B. Finley to Raymond E. & Linda Cebular, in Thompson Twp., for $167,000.00.

Joan Toushant (aka) Joan Toushant Marshall (aka) Joan Touhsant Marshall to Bremer Hof Owners Inc., in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Lloyd & Leslie Zide to Bremer Hof Owners Inc., in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Jeffrey R. Strohl to Daniel A. Arnold & Kyla M. Daly, in Montrose, for $87,000.00.

Phyllis & Peter Hatala to Pamela Scannell, Mark Hatala, Jeffrey Hatala, Nicole Ranieri, Kristi Lomonaco & Peter A. Hatala, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

John T. Karakash to FBO LLC, in Harford Twp., for $92,500.00.

Robert A. Kilgore (estate) to Robert A. Kilgore (trust), in Herrick Twp., for $1.00.

Gordon J. & Jeanne A. Vanvleck to Jeanna A. Vanvleck, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

Donald J. McBride to Donald J. McBride, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Donald J. McBride to Lee G. & Mary McBride, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Carl B. & Denise Robbins to Lee G. & Mary McBride, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Ruth Milnes to Ruth Milnes, in Springville Twp., for $1.00.

Michael A. & Suzanne M. Johnson to Jeffrey C. Galenas, in Dimock Twp., for $160,000.00.

Geraldine S. Johnson to Paul D. & Janet L. Welliver, in Dimock Twp., for $8,000.00.

William M. & William D. Jenkins to Helm Investments LLC, in Susquehanna, for $15,000.00.

Samantha J. Beckner (aka) Samantha Beckner to Timothy A. Brewer, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Timothy A. Brewer to Mindy L. & Joshua B. Odell, in New Milford Twp., for $66,900.00.

Patricia J. Kelley, David S. Franks, Mary Catherine Berg & Ann Marie Phillips to Ann Marie & James Walter Phillips, in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

Edward L. & Beverly J. Scott to Edward T. Scott & Robert Darling Kinsey, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

George E. Sansky to Robert J. & Sandra K. Keene, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.

William C. Sterling to Tiffany Homestead Limited Partnership, in Brooklyn Twp. & Harford Twp., for $1.00.

Frank R. Donze & Bridget A. Harrell-Donze (aka) Bridget A. Harrell Donze to Springville LP, in New Milford Twp., for $295,000.00.

Frank Bach IV to Scout Petroleum LLC, in Auburn Twp., for $18,853.23.

Beryl Haley to Scout Petroleum II LP, in New Milford Twp., for $90,882.00.

Raymond & Helen Marilynn McDonald to Scout Petroleum II LP, in New Milford Twp., for $81,200.00.

James F. & Maria L. Maby to Christopher J. & Tiffany G. Maby, in Lanesboro Borough, for $1.00.

Gerald F. & Sandra B. Benson to Joseph & Sara Fran Adornato, in Oakland Borough, for $40,000.00.

Donald & Antoinette Nowalk, Cindy & Scott Chidester, Diane Nowalk & Donna & John Potter to Timothy J. Potter, in Hop Bottom Borough, for $76,500.00.

Helena A. Cosgriff (estate aka) Helena Cosgriff to Bonnie Colwell, in Great Bend Twp., for $28,000.00.

Victoria C. Forget (nbm) Victoria C. Douglas, Milo David Douglas & Martin T. Petroski Jr. to Martin T. Petroski Jr., in Gibson Twp., for $6,000.00.

Darlene J. Beckler to Ronald J. Beckler, in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Darlene J. Beckler to Ronald J. Beckler, in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Helen, David E. & Keith Petersen & Deborah P. & Richard Adams to Petersen Homestead Farm LLP, in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

Frieda E. Rose (estate aka) Frieda Rose (estate), Florence A. Rose, Juanita Smith, Tammie Vanderpool, Joanna Loveland, Carmel Allen, Perry Alfred Channon Rose & Theresa Palumbo to Florence A. Rose, in Harmony Twp., for $1,000.00.

Steven J. Wolfe to Steven J. Wolfe, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Bonita D. Bay to Top House Trust, in Clifford Twp., for $1.00.

William J. & Evelyn C. Goff & Daniel Anthony Puzo to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Dept. of Transportation, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Daniel B. & Jacie L. Gesford to Daniel B. & Jacie L. Gesford, in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

William E. & Christine Tomasovitch (by sheriff) to Federal National Mortgage Association, in Lenox Twp., for $971.67.

Lorilynne Sibio & Lisa Ann Ross to Lisa Ann Ross, in Herrick Twp, for $20,000.00.

Clarke Family Trust (by trustees) to Eric Overfield, in Montrose, for $100,700.00.

Jean Marie Stine (estate aka) Jean Stine (estate) to Mary R. Rossi, in Lenox Twp., for $1.00.

Clifford W. Tinklepaugh (estate) & Richard G. Cottrell to Kevin Haynes, in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

Clifford W. Tinklepaugh (estate) & Richard G. Cottrell to Kevin Haynes, in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

Clifford W. Tinklepaugh (estate) & Richard G. Cottrell to Dylan Haynes (by trustee), in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

Clifford W. Tinklepaugh (estate) & Richard G. Cottrell to Timothy Haynes (by trustee), in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

Clifford W. Tinklepaugh (estate) & Richard G. Cottrell to Richard C. & Evelyn Cottrell, in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

Joanne M. Randall (nbm) Joanne M. Rivenburgh to Joanne M. Rivenburgh & Thomas Asa Rivenburgh Jr., in New Milford Borough & New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Raymond D. Weber (by sheriff) to Mark R. & Rachel L. Novakowski, in Franklin Twp., for $40,001.00.

JT Spano LLC to Mark Scone, in Forest City, for $11,000.00.

John J. Stellabott Jr. to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Dept. of Transportation, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.

Donald C. & Ryan J. Dougher to Donald C. & Ryan J. Dougher, in Lenox Twp., for $1.00.

Warren H. Hessler Jr. & Christina D. Hessler to Warren N. & Natalie Hessler, in Apolacon Twp., for $300,000.00.

Roland & Elwanda Cronk to Roland & Elwanda (trust), in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Kleinendorst Trust (by trustee) to Jeannette & Lee Apostle, in Jessup Twp., for $1.00.

Alec W. Meshensky to Jeannette & Lee Apostle, in Jessup Twp., for $1.00.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 10:00 AM on May 24, 2013: Elbert G. Allen, Beau Baker, Shawn J. Bedford, Jason J. Carroll, Thomas D. Earley, David J. Fischer, Nesbitt W. Fitch, James Karhnak, Kay L. Knolles, Whade A. Koch, Jean M. Larson, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Sean Lewis, Joseph C. Mikloiche, Richard A. Murphy III, Heather L. Nystrand, Wallace J. Penny, Jr., Frank T. Perera II, Sunshine X. Quick, Bruce A. Schurr, Neil D. Shaffer, David J. Shiner, Eric J. Snell, Justin S. Thompson, Earl H. Thompson, Jr, Steven G. Warner, Roger D. Williams, Roy J. Yanvary. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.

On Sunday May 19th starting at 10:00 a.m., a 3 on 3 basketball tournament was held at Susquehanna Community School District as a fundraiser for Evan Stone. Cole Mallery and Zach Vaughn, students at Susquehanna, organized the event. There were four divisions of the tournament where anyone could join for $5 per player. Boys and girls had teams from grades 7-12. A total of 17 teams competed. The games were played according to a double elimination rule where shots were worth either 1 or 2 points, up to 11 points total, after a 7 minute game.

The donations accepted for the game were monetary, volunteer efforts, food donations, and a Chinese Auction. Many people donated water, Gatorade, snacks, and baked goods to the tournament. After the double elimination, the winners of the boy’s 10th-12th grade division were Cole Mallery, Zach Vaughn, Dan Biegert, and Andrej Tomczyk.

The amount of money raised for the Evan Stone Memorial Fund went to the family to help support the funeral costs. There were also Stone Strong t-shirts and bracelets sold at the event. Over 100 people showed up to show their support.

Lost Purse: On May 22nd, between 3:30 and 4 pm, a San Jose woman reported that she lost her black purse somewhere in the vicinity of Burger King, located on State Route 11 in Great Bend township. The purse contained her California Driver’s license, several credit cards, and a passport. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.

Underage Drinking: On May 20th at 6:00 am police received reports that people were at the memorial site of a fatal car crash on Old Route 11 in Great Bend Township, throwing sod on the road. Upon arrival, police observed that the roadway was covered in sod. A vehicle was observed in a field parallel to the roadway. Upon approaching said vehicle, a case of beer was observed. While identifying the occupants it was discovered that three were under the age of 21. Charges were filed at District Court 34-3-02. The report listed a Susquehanna woman, a New Milford man, and a juvenile from New Milford as accused in the incident.

Simple Assault: Joseph Rafferty is charged with Simple Assault, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Mischief, following an incident where he physically attacked a woman, and then attempted to physically attack a Friendsville man who stopped/pulled over to come to her aid. The incident occurred on Sr 267 in Choconut Township.

Commercial Vehicle Crash: On May 20th at 11:25 am two unknown drivers were approaching a construction zone on I-81 in Harford Township. The first, a Dodge Charger, was in the left lane, which was closing. The driver attempted to pull in front of a 2012 International Harvester Tractor without adequate clearance. The right corner of the first vehicle struck the left front corner of the second, causing minor damage. Both units had stopped in the only open lane of travel, resulting in a backlog of over a mile. Names, seat belt use, injury, etc. of the affected parties were not listed in the report.

Disorderly Conduct: Shane Perry of Great Bend was cited with Disorderly Conduct following an incident on May 19th at 11:15 pm in which he was arguing with a woman. His actions disturbed neighbors to the point of contacting the police.

Disorderly Conduct: On May 19th at 2:16 am Shane Perry of Great Bend was cited for Disorderly Conduct following an incident in front of the Harmony Creek Pub where he was arguing with a woman and others. His actions disturbed neighbors and other bar patrons to the point that they contacted the police.

Burglary-theft: Between April 28th and 29th the operator’s license, social security card, and debit card were removed from the residence of an 18 year old woman, on Old Route 11 in Hallstead borough. The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report.

Crash: On May 19th at 10:01 pm an unnamed driver was traveling south on I81 in Harford Township in a 2008 Pontiac G6 when a vehicle in front of it struck a construction sign, which flew up and landed on the vehicle. No fire or EMS responded to the scene. The vehicle was driven from the scene.

Theft: Between the 16th and 17th of May a solar landscape light was removed from the porch of a Hallstead man.

Criminal Mischief: Between the 18th and 19th of May, an unknown implement was used to damage the mailbox at the home of a Montrose man.

Crash: On May 19th at 8 am a young Hallstead woman was traveling in a north-eastern direction on Sr 1039 in New Milford Township when, while negotiating a left curve, her Ford Probe traveled off the roadway. It rolled over onto the roof and reached a rest facing a southern direction. The girl was utilizing a seat belt; she was not injured.

Crash: On May 18th at 6:42 pm Jessica Jayne of Laceyville was traveling east on Sr 706 in Jessup Township. She was unable to negotiate a left curve in the roadway, at which time the Buick LeSabre over-corrected and steered to the left. It lost control and traveled across the west-bound travel lane and off the highway where it struck a tree approximately eighty feet north of the edge of the pavement. The vehicle then caught fire. Jayne was utilizing a seat belt; she was not injured.

Burglary: Between May 7th and 14th the unoccupied home of a Thompson man, in Ararat Township, was entered by means of two doors being kicked in. Once inside, an undetermined amount of antique ceramics was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police.

Retail Theft: Between May 10th and May 15th one or more perpetrator(s) arrived at Lake Montrose Power Equipment in Bridgewater Township and proceeded to exit the store with a Husqvarna K760 cut off saw valued at $1,120 without paying for the item. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.

Theft: On May 16th at approximately 10:10 am one or more perpetrator(s) opened an unlocked door of a truck used for work, which was parked alongside Sr 2033 Elkdale road. A yellow Trimble GEO, used for surveying was removed from within.

Disorderly Conduct: On May 15th at approximately 9:59 pm James Susavage of Idaho caused a public inconvenience on Cobb Street in New Milford that served no legitimate purpose. Susavage was taken forthwith to district court 34-3-03 where he pled guilty to his citation.

Retail Theft: On May 14th between 1:30 and 2:00 pm one or more perpetrator(s) arrived on scene at Napa Auto Parts in Bridgewater Township and proceeded to exit the store with an Ingersoll Rand ¾” impact tool, a Dewalt electric impact driver and an NLE 40 ton ram kit without paying for the items. The actor(s) fled the scene in a vehicle and proceeded in an unknown direction. The total stolen was $959.87. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.

Crash: On May 14th at 4:32 pm Amos Shay of Endicott was traveling North on Interstate 81 North and traveled off the west berm. The vehicle over compensated and traveled back across the interstate facing north bound traffic. The Camry then hit an embankment located off the east berm and flipped onto its roof. Shay was utilizing a seat belt; he sustained minor injury.

DUI: On May 12 an unnamed person operating a 1997 Dodge Caravan was parked in the middle of Harmony Rd facing an easterly direction. At that time a second unnamed driver was approaching in a westerly direction in a Buick Lucerne. The driver of the Buick waited for the Caravan to move. The Caravan remained stationary for approximately 2 minutes. It then began to move forward. It continued into the path of the Buick and struck it in the front left fender and headlight area, coming to a rest against the other vehicle. The driver of the Caravan was transported to Barnes-Kasson Hospital for evaluation. Alcohol was suspected in this crash and charges were pending as of the time of report.

Theft: A Little Meadows man reported that someone entered his unlocked garage and stole a Snap-On, MIG welder, red in color with a “home-made” base.

Commercial Vehicle Crash: On May 14th at 1:37 am Ian Detweiler of Greene, Ny was traveling north bound on Interstate 81 in New Milford Township, in the right most lane. He drove his Honda Accord into the rear of a Mack Vision driven by Daniel DePaul of Collegeville, Pa, which was also traveling north. The accord became lodged under the rear bumper of the Vision, and was dragged by the other vehicle for approximately a mile. The Vision pulled to the shoulder and the police were summoned. Both men were utilizing seat belts. DePaul was not injured; Detweiler sustained minor injuries in the form of scratches and refused medical treatment. The Accord required towing from the scene, the Vision was able to continue under its own power.

Crash: On May 13th at 5:25 am Tyler Capwell of Montrose was traveling south bound on Sr 3001 in Auburn Township when he exited the roadway off the west berm and struck an embankment. The vehicle continued along the bank then struck a downed tree. The Toyota XA then rolled onto its roof and came to a rest in the north bound lane facing west. Capwell was utilizing a seat belt; he was not injured. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Peck’s Towing.

Crash: Between May 5th and 11th three of the four valve stems on the vehicle of a Hallstead man were cut at a Hallstead location.

Criminal Mischief: The police are investigating the vandalism to an advertisement sign at a Choconut township location. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.

Retail Theft: On May 10th at 5:05 pm a Susquehanna woman is accused of arriving at the Great Bend Video King, removing the DVD movies from secured cases, replacing empty cases on the shelves, and leaving the store with the DVDs. Charges were to be filed in District Court 34-3-02.

Collision-DUI: On May 10th at 11:22 pm Kevin Falnders of the Towanda area was traveling northbound on Sr 858 in Apolacon Township when he lost control of his vehicle and impacted a bridge. Falnders exhibited signs of intoxication and was transported to EMHS Montrose Hospital for BAC testing. Charges for violations of PAVC were pending as of the time of report. Falnders was utilizing a seatbelt; he sustained no injury.

Crash: On May 8th at 10:30 pm Lucas Baker of Meshoppen was traveling south on Sr 267 in Rush Township when his vehicle began to enter a left curve in the roadway, left the right side of the roadway, and struck a guide rail. The vehicle continued south and crossed the oncoming lane, striking a guide rail on on the left side of the roadway. The Saab then continued in a southerly direction off the roadway and impacted an embankment with the undercarriage. The vehicle then continued in a southerly direction and came to a rest facing an easterly direction in a field. Baker had fled the scene prior to the trooper’s arrival. He was found later at his residence. No injuries were reported to the trooper. Citations were to be filed in District Court 34-3-01.

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