The Susquehanna Borough Council and the Susquehanna Community Development Association “SCDA” sponsored the 2014 Christmas decoration contest for business and residents who helped to brighten up the Christmas season with some outstanding lights and decorations.

Pictured (l-r) are: top row - Mayor Nancy Hurley, Council VP Deborah Zayas; bottom row - Christen Beamer- Screen It, Dennis Troup, Theresa Felter.

With the help of secret judges, Mayor Hurley and Vice President, Deb Zayas presented the winners with certificates and a Schneider’s Market gift cards from the “SCDA” Business Winners:  1st Place - Screen It, 2nd Place – French’s Auto, 3rd Place – T.J.’s Auto; Home Winners: 1st Place - Dennis Troup, 2nd Place Mike & Kelly Iveson, 3rd Place - Steve & Theresa Felter.

Williams recently presented the United Way of Susquehanna County with a check totaling $25,200. The funds were proceeds from the very successful Williams 3rd Annual Marcellus BBQ held in the fall. Williams generously agreed to match the event dollars bringing the total donation to $50,400. This figure represented an increase in total giving of more than $7,300 from last year. This also represented one of the largest donations among all United Way supporters in Susquehanna County.

Pictured (l-r) are Kim Ryon-Smith, NBT Bank, Joel Levy, United Way volunteer, Tom Chamberlain, United Way of Susquehanna County campaign chair, Tammy Bonnice, Williams, Communication and Strategic Outreach, Bob Welch, NBT Bank, Robin Cobb and Kim Merithew United Way of Susquehanna County.

“Williams and its employees truly represent the spirit of giving and are true champions for improving the health, education and financial stability of families in Susquehanna County”, said Kim Merithew, Director of Corporate and Community Giving, United Way of Susquehanna County.

In addition to financial investments in United Way, employees at Williams continued to donate their time and talent throughout the year in support of the United Way mission. Williams conducted an employee Day of Caring where employees assisted the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania with processing and stacking firewood and painting the camp facility.

“I believe strongly in the United Way and in its network of social service providers. The reach of United Way in the community is outstanding and I always encourage other businesses and suppliers to do their part and get involved.  Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health and all of us at Williams are proud to do what we can to make this community dream possible”, said Mike Atchie, Public Outreach, Williams.

Criminal Trespass: On 11/04/14 a resident that lives on Pops Hobby Lake Road reported that someone was trespassing on his property. The resident stated that individuals were seen on the property during archery season. Chief Timothy Burgh took the report. The case is still active.

Alarm: On 11/10/14 at 11:20 p.m. Silver Lake Township responded to an active alarm at a residence located on the Brackney Hill Road. While responding to the call the alarm company cancelled the police response. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Animal Complaint: On 11/10/14 Silver Lake Township Police responded to the Laurel Lake Road for a complaint of barking dogs. Upon arrival the resident stated that his neighbors 2 dogs are outside barking all night long while the owner of the dogs is away. Officer Levi Tiffany was the responding officer. This case is still active.

Possible Structure Fire: On 11/17/14 at 3:00 p.m. Silver Lake Township Police responded to a possible structure fire located on North Shore Drive. Upon arrival of police and fire the owner stated that it was a control burn. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Harassment: On 11/17/14 Silver Lake Township Police responded to a residence located on the Silver Creek Road. Upon arrival the owner of the residence reported being harassed over the phone. The individual had received several phone calls from an individual.  Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer. This case is still active.

Alarm: On 11/18/14 Silver Lake Township Police responded to an alarm located on Hawleyton Turnpike Road. The alarm was determined to be a false alarm. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer

Suspicious Person: On 11/19/14 a person reported a suspicious person who was sitting in a vehicle on their property located on John C. McNamara Drive. Upon arrival of police the owners of the property were notified of the individual’s reason for being there. Permission was then granted to the individual to use the property. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Disabled Vehicle: On 11/25/14 Silver Lake Township Police while out on patrol found a disabled vehicle on Snow Hollow Road. The vehicle’s gas tank had fallen off the vehicle. The owner was located and had contacted a towing company to pick up the vehicle. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Disabled Vehicle: On 11/26/14 Silver Lake Township Police received a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway and into a ditch. Upon arrival of police no vehicle was found in the area reported. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Traffic Control: On 11/26/14 during a snow storm Silver Lake Township Police did traffic control for several vehicles that were being pulled back onto the roadway. The incident took place near the intersection of Patton Road and the Quaker Lake Road. The roadway was shut down for approximately 45 minutes. Chief Timothy Burgh was the responding officer.

Suspicious Vehicle: On 11/26/14 Silver Lake Township Police were called for a vehicle that was sitting in a resident’s driveway. Upon arrival of police the homeowner had received a phone call from the owner of the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle had a tow truck coming to tow the vehicle away.

Silver Lake Township Police assisted the Silver Lake Township Ambulance a few times during the month.

Any information or questions for Silver Lake Township Police, please call 570-278-6818 or email us at silverlaketwppd@epix.net, all information will be held strictly confidential. You can look at the Silver Lake Township Website at www.silverlaketwp.org, to see all Silver Lake Townships' news, profiles, and resources, including the police reports.

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 1:30 p.m. on December 31, 2014: Jeremy E. Anderson, Sr, David P. Atherholt Jr, Kristina M. Baker, Brent V. Birtch, Jennifer Blassingame, Allen S. Bowman, Michael J. Burger, Michael Calby, Anthony M. Choplosky, Tina M. Clark, Christopher J. Clark, Brian M. Decker, Marc K. Deesch, Benjamin D. Fassett, David J. Fischer, Justin T. Giberson, Charles Groover, Timothy M. Holmes, Lyle J. Hugaboom, Jean M. Larson, Leo A. Lasuer, Todd J. Layton, Joshua S. Lee, Charlie J. Legere, Derrick Lezinsky, Daniel M. Mangin, Joshua K. Mess, Otto R. Miller III, Brian C. Mirra, Matthew P. Natitus, Joshua Perry, Vincent J. Petriello, Veronica D. Phelps, Joseph W. Sutton, Frederick Swingle, III, Tessa E. Thomas, Kurtis Tracy, Steven G. Warner, Bradley D. Warner Sr, Jamie L. Williams Sr., Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 170 with any information on the location of these individuals.