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It’s been a rough winter so far. On the relatively mild evening of March 11, yet anticipating another storm days hence, an unusually large crowd (some 10 people) showed up for the Harford Supervisors’ meeting. They heard how the township’s equipment is being beat up by the weather, and what is being done to deal with it all.

A fairly large expenditure (over $2,300) that showed up in the bill list was to replace a clutch in the township’s newest Dodge truck. The manufacturer is denying a warranty claim, alleging operator abuse. Supervisor Conrad Owens is trying to find a way to get Chrysler to pay for the repair, hinting that legal action might be required. There is some question about the quality of the clutch for the intended purpose – mostly plowing snow.

Hydro-electric power generation from River Bounty’s plant hasn’t been a reality since the last year of the last century. While most area residents are at least vaguely aware of that fact, the reasons why, and why no new entity has been able to revive the energy concern are much less well known . . . until now. At the Oakland Borough Council meeting of Thursday, March 13th, the borough’s Solicitor, Myron DeWitt, was the star witness in recounting River Bounty’s history (since 1987), the failure in year 2000, and the epic trail of frustration that has ensued in the 13 plus years since.

From 1987 onward River Bounty was a thriving energy generator producing revenue and very low-cost electricity resold to Penelec at a handsome profit for its operator, American Hydro, as well as its backers (the entities constituting River Bounty), namely Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Oakland Boro, and Susquehanna Depot, which reaped profits in the following respective percentages: 41.67%, 33.33%, and 25% from those revenues. A 99 year lease assured secure, clean, green energy production till the year 2086. What could go wrong?

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