The Blue Ridge School Board disposed of a 34-point agenda in short order on June 8th, 36 points if 2 more tacked onto the end are included. Members covered most of the items with a single motion, including formal adoption of a $17 million budget with no increase in tax rates, shifts in staff assignments, retirements and resignations, and the start of a restructuring of the district’s administration.

But first, Danelle Decker, Acting Principal in the Elementary School (whose term was extended through the end of the month), and Middle/High School Principal Matthew Nebzydoski (whose title and responsibilities are to be changed) introduced and awarded certificates of achievement to a range of student groups and individuals. Ms. Decker welcomed parents of her Citizens of the Month for May, lining the children up for photos and treating them to cookies and punch.

Blue Ridge Elementary Citizens of the Month for May 2015

Mr. Nebzydoski then recognized the accomplishments of the High School Envirothon team that took the top 4 places in the county competition and participated in the statewide event in May. Envirothon is a national campaign to foster awareness of environmental issues under the aegis of the National Conservation Foundation in which “teams of five high school students compete in field testing using their knowledge in five topic areas – Soils and Land Use, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, and Environmental Issues.”

It’s been a good year for athletics at Blue Ridge, even with the pending retirement of Athletics Director Jill Hoffman. Brett Hepler, Lindsey Rupakus and Laurren Whitney were recognized for their performance in various track events, each of them progressing to the state level.

Most of the Blue Ridge Baseball team attended the meeting with their coach Billy Marvin to accept congratulations for making it to the 2nd round of the state playoffs. With a 9-6 record, Mr. Nebz said this was the first time in memory that a Blue Ridge team had made it so far in state competition.

Part of the Blue Ridge champion baseball team

Mr. Nebzydoski also presented a certificate to Sam Cosmello recognizing his winning essay in a law enforcement competition.

Mr. Nebz also recognized his Seniors of the Month, Rebekah Bayle, who will be attending college in Ohio next year, and Craig Stanley who expects to attend Penn State. Neither was able to attend the meeting.

And the Board thanked Western Mountain, Inc., a pipeline construction firm, for a donation of $2,000 for the Board’s scholarship fund.

The recently adopted incentive for this year prompted a number of staff to announce their retirement: Assistant Principal (and former teacher and, later, Board member) Joe Conigliaro; Art Teacher Mark Harvey; Athletics Director Jill Hoffman; Fifth Grade Teacher Margaret Glezen.

The resignations of Third Grade Teacher Jennifer Pearson and maintenance employee Dave Teed were also accepted, with regret.

Kathleen Andusko of Hallstead personally accepted her welcome from the Board as the new school nurse.

There were some internal shifts as well:

Elena Jones will move from Middle School Science to the Elementary School.

Sarrah Camburn will move from Elementary Art to Middle/High School Art.

Casey Hitchcock will shift from Elementary Special Education to Elementary regular education.

A few contracts were renewed:

The Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency will continue to support the Head Start program at Blue Ridge.

Hartt Dairy will continue to supply milk products to Blue Ridge next year.

Kurtz Brothers will provide general supplies during the next school year for a total value of about $30,000.

Elizabeth Richmond Rudolfi will provide speech and language services on an as-needed basis for $75.00 per hour.

Eastern Time will provide fire alarm testing and maintenance for 5 years. No prices are shown in the agreement, although fees will increase at 3.5% per year after the end of the agreement in 2020 if not renewed beforehand.

Among miscellaneous items, the Board:

Reauthorized the Homestead/Farmstead exclusion for the year beginning July 1. This will result in a property value exclusion of up to $7,511 or about $370 in taxes assessed on a property. The value of the exclusion to Blue Ridge is expected to be up to about $732,000.

Will permit students to be released for religious instruction to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Susquehanna County. The organization reports that 36 children enrolled in their class in the school year now ending.

Approved a proposal from Craige’s Photique for photography services.

Approved the 6th-grade Washington trip for April 27-30, 2016 sponsored by Creative Adventures For Education (C.A.F.E.).

Approved a list of “Exhibit B” positions for the next school year, as well as a list of “co-curricular” positions. The Exhibit B positions become part of the professional contract with the teachers and include such jobs as club advisors. Co-curricular positions cover coaching staff, detention monitors, and athletics timers and ticket takers.

Approved handbooks for the next school year. Controversies over dress codes and use of “devices” in the schools have been (more or less) resolved (for now).

The Board gave formal approval to 3 new policies covering in detail medications to be available to students at school, identification and reporting of suspected child abuse, and audio as well as video surveillance on the buses. At the request of Board member Christina Cosmello, an additional policy covering fundraising activities was tabled for further consideration by Michael Detwiler’s Policy Committee. Policy changes regarding student teachers and interns, and “suicide awareness, prevention and response” are also offered for 30-day review.

Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, Mr. Nebzydoski will occupy a position titled “Principal of Curriculum & Instruction.” According to acting Superintendent (and former Elementary School Principal) Matthew Button, Mr. Nebzydoski’s new role will cover all grades from Kindergarten through grade 12, and is part of a more general restructuring of the district’s administration that is just beginning. There were no further details available.

Board President Laurie Brown-Bonner announced an executive session to convene following the public meeting, to discuss negotiations on a new contract with the teachers.

The next two public meetings so far scheduled for the Blue Ridge School Board will be held on Monday June 29, 2015 and Monday, July 20, 2015. Both are billed as combination workshop and business meetings. Meetings begin at 7:00pm in the cafeteria in the Elementary School. Board committees generally meet earlier on the same evenings. Check the calendar on the district’s website for the latest information.

Lanesboro’s leaders conducted their monthly meeting from 7:05 to 8:45 p.m. on June 9th, and much of their time was focused on Depot Street. A DTE Energy representative made a short presentation, passed out maps, and explained the company’s plan to lay major pipelines through Lanesboro, alongside Depot Street. Chad Towner, Harmony Township Supervisor, also expressed his municipality’s interest in the opposite end of Depot Street with alternative options for Lanesboro’s consideration.

Lanesboro Councilmen present for the meeting were President Dan Boughton, and Councilmen Dale Rockwell, Ed Arzouian, David Glidden, and Tom Nitterour. Also present were Mayor Chris Maby and Secretary/Treasurer Gail Hanrahan.

Darren Martin, speaking on behalf of Southwestern Energy and in alliance with DTE Energy through its Bluestone Gathering System, discussed the laying of pipeline alongside Depot Street, coming in from the North Main Street approach. The 30-inch Constitution Pipeline project will be used for transmission of natural gas from the gas fields in Pennsylvania to markets in New York and New England. Pipeline construction will require company utilization of some portion of Depot Street for an estimated three to four years.

The purpose of Southwestern’s spokesman at Lanesboro Council’s meeting was to obtain prerequisite approval of Depot Street use, and to determine what the borough desired insofar as road construction, maintenance, and restoration. Steel plates will be installed to shore up the road to preclude collapse under the weight of heavy equipment. Council’s consensus was that chip-seal of the road would be the desired end of maintenance and restoration. To prevent any misunderstanding Council passed a motion to that effect. The approved motion also empowered Mayor Maby to act as borough government’s liaison with Southwestern on the road project and requested Southwestern to draw up a written agreement (to be reviewed by the borough’s Solicitor before final passage by Borough Council).

Provisionally it was agreed that a portion of Depot Street will be gated for security purposes. It should be noted that no residences are located within the project security zone. Also, since the Great Flood of ‘06 direct transit from North Main Street to Viaduct Street via Depot Street is precluded by a collapsed/vacated section of Depot Street. Pipeline will be laid in the area to the north of the collapsed section. EMS, fire, and police services will be provided access to the area whenever their services are needed.

Mr. Towner of Harmony Township followed on with more discussion of Depot Street. He proposed that the borough consider, in its long-term interest, either an adjustment of the boundaries of Lanesboro or a multi-year agreement for Harmony to maintain Depot Street. A line-adjustment would affect two residences, administratively moving them from Lanesboro into Harmony by changing the boundary from one side of the street to the other. No decision is needed immediately, but it is an issue for Council’s future consideration and for review by Lanesboro’s Solicitor.

While council had the luxury of Harmony’s Roadmaster present for the monthly meeting, councilmen took the opportunity to inquire as to when several road repair projects in the borough might be scheduled. Mr. Towner took some time to explain his vision for Convent Street, how work might proceed on Turnpike Street grates, and when minor grate problems on Main Street might be looked at.

On the neighborly side of borough business, Amanda Cook and Ashley Depew requested Council’s approval to hold an Ice Cream Social for borough residents at the Community Center on Saturday, July 11. Council concurred. So too with both ladies’ requested designation of the August 14 - 16 weekend as Community Yard Sale Days. Councilmen agreed to print flyers and do some advertising for the event.

President Boughton delivered the Parks Report. In an update from last month, he had priced swing-set chains and associated parts at $160. The price for a new weed-whacker is under $325, and Council, by motion, approved its purchase. Mr. Boughton also reminded that grasslands in Luciana Park would be mowed just before the public events scheduled for July 4 and 11 (Scout camp-out and Ultra Marathon, respectively).

The borough’s incoming correspondence included a letter soliciting a donation in support of the 5K run being held on July 18 as part of Susquehanna Borough’s Hometown Days celebration. Council unanimously approved a $100 donation.

Chief Jim Smith provided the Police Report for the month of May. It showed 37 traffic stops resulting in 17 citations and 20 warnings for the following violations: Speeding (15), Equipment Violations (8), Inspection Violations (6), Stop-Sign Violations (3), Registration Violations (4), and Insurance Violation (1).

Serious cases resulting in arrests included those for underage drinking, harassment, drug arrests (2), harassment, and terroristic threats. There are also reports of teenagers driving dirt bikes on roadways. Chief Smith reported that he’s on to the miscreants, and he hinted that the mere knowledge that they are imperiling their driving privileges till age 18 just might have a deterrent effect. Should that knowledge not deter, Chief Smith’s force stands ready to take stronger action.

Chief Smith also noted that Lanesboro Police will be stepping up enforcement of traffic laws this summer. Those stopped for traffic infractions are, not infrequently, found to have outstanding warrants, be in possession of illicit drugs, be involved in property crimes, or have irregularities in insurance or registration. Speeders, he warned, are on notice that LPD will be aggressively enforcing traffic laws in Lanesboro, and there will be times when BOTH police cruisers will be on the road and operating in concert to catch lawbreakers.

In discussion of the Community Center, Council voted to buy five smoke detectors and one combination CO2/smoke detector (for the furnace room). Councilman Arzouian agreed to look into whether more fire extinguishers should be purchased and at what interval inspections should be conducted on those already in the center. The borough currently has 59 chairs and plans to purchase 16, as well as four tables.

Looking ahead, Councilman Arzouian will investigate availability of grants for a defibrillator. Mayor Maby agreed to review the borough’s last EOP (Emergency Operations Plan), and update it to reflect current conditions. He noted that in a larger community, the EOP is a very detailed document. For a borough Lanesboro’s size it generally means, “This is what we have, and this is where it’s located.”

Councilmen Boughton, Rockwell, and Arzouian were write-in winners in the Republican Primary for four-year councilman seats, and each plans to accept nomination. The fate of the two-year seat is still up in the air and will likely devolve to filling by council appointment in January unless the borough’s solicitor can work out some other arrangement with the county’s solicitor.

Next Council meeting is scheduled for the second Tuesday in July.

Harford Township expects to get $445,833.30 from natural gas “impact fees” this cycle, and the township’s Supervisors are preparing to spend some of it to keep the vehicle fleet up to date. Toward the end of their meeting on June 9th, within sight and sound of a new well being drilled across the road, the Supervisors discussed the purchase of a new backhoe.

The backhoe the crew uses just about every day was probably the first machine the township had ever purchased new, about 8 years ago. They promised themselves to trade it in before the warranty ran out, but that didn’t happen, and the machine has recently needed about $8,000 in repairs, and now could use new tires. The vendor, Cleveland Brothers, is offering a new Caterpillar machine for $78,141, net of trade-in value of $26,500; he is also offering to forego the $8,000 in repair bills.

The new backhoe can be purchased without bidding through the state-sponsored COSTARS program. The Supervisors are leaning toward the purchase, but Conrad Owens wants to see the detailed figures, to assure himself that the township is getting value for the money.

Construction on a new storage shed at the township garage is underway with bills totaling almost $50,000 already paid. The garage itself, and the office, will get also get a new 29-gauge steel roof from Greg Slack Contruction for a bid price of $12,850.

The Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing emergency repairs to a sluice under Bartholomew Road for another estimated $50,000. Beavers in the protected wetland area cause rising water to undermine the road. Mr. Owens said that a large part of that cost was for engineering required for the permitting process. The installation of the much larger pipe required to alleviate the problem will mean closing the road for at least 3 days.

The township is also planning on an upgrade of Deer Trail Road. Roadmaster Jim Phelps is waiting to hear the details of a Soils Conservation grant that should pay for most of the work on the dead-end road. The township will have to chip in some of the money, as well as “in-kind” services – the purchase of a sluice to carry water under the road at the bottom of the hollow.

The Supervisors reviewed new bids for fuel. It seems that the original bids received a couple months ago were for “off-road” diesel fuel. The state requires that money received as “liquid fuel subsidy” be spent only for on-road fuel. The new bids resulted in the same conclusion: Ace Robbins will be the primary supplier.

The township’s lawns are looking a little ragged. The Supervisors accepted a proposal from Rick Moser to cut the grass at the township building and the sewer plant for $90 each time.

Asked about dust control, Mr. Owens reported that the pump on the truck that sprays calcium chloride was broken. Parts purchased to repair the pump didn’t fit, so the crew is waiting to receive another set of parts. The township has the option to have the supplier of the solution do the application if necessary, at additional cost.

The township received a proposal from Richard Zick, Sr. and Jr., to refurbish the Wilmarth Cemetery at Oakley Crossing. The township acquired deed to the cemetery some years ago and is responsible for its maintenance. It generally gets mowed at least once a year, but is now so overgrown with poison ivy that the crew is reluctant to work there. The Zicks are offering to repair the gate in the fence and to remove the poison ivy with volunteer labor. The Supervisors agreed to supply any needed materials, such as herbicide and paint.

Noting the absence of a payment to the township’s attorney on the bill list, a resident of the Tyler Lake Road area with an interest in the matter asked why an inquiry from her lawyer has not received a response in over 90 days. The Supervisors responded that the matter is in the hands of the township’s solicitors; they didn’t know the reason for the delay.

The absence of the lawyers’ bill, however, yielded the information that the township will retain its address of Box 1, Harford, PA 18823. Supervisor and Township Secretary Sue Furney said that Caroline Jenkins, the township’s alternate Secretary picks up the mail in Kingsley where Box 1 Harford is still recognized, but that there can be a delay in receiving mail this way. She also said that Harford will retain its ZIP code for the indefinite future, but didn’t know if a “cluster box” arrangement might be made available in Harford village. An observer noted that the Brooklyn post office was also closed in May but that Brooklyn residents had been able to retain their current addresses.

The next public meeting of the Harford Township Supervisors is scheduled for Bastille Day, beginning at 7:00pm in the Township office, which may or may not have a new roof by then, color yet to be decided.

Roads are being patched, bills are getting paid, police patrol, and life settles into a summer rhythm of warmth, ease, and plenty. Susquehanna Borough’s June 10th meeting displayed all the marks of municipal government taking care of routine business, but doing so with neither fanfare nor hubris.

Present for the meeting were President Joe Varsik, Council members Sue Crawford, John Hendrickson, Barbara Larsen, Kaylin Lindquist, Roy Williams, and Debbie Zayas. Also present were Mayor Nancy Hurley and Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Biegert.

President Varsik gaveled the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Before moving directly to business he related an anecdote about the special gavel he was using this evening--one that had been used by his father as a founding member of American Legion Post #1254 in Binghamton.

The evening’s agenda and May’s meeting minutes were slightly altered then approved. The Treasurer’s Report and Bills List were approved as presented. The highlight of public comment brought to council’s attention that sidewalks along lower Jackson Avenue were severely deteriorated and presented a safety concern for elderly/ disabled predestinations. The commenter brought with her a sample of the sidewalk and related several anecdotes from her 12 years residence at the same address on Jackson Avenue. Councilman Williams volunteered that DPW would make an on-site inspection the following day to document the present circumstances and determine what might be done to mitigate the problem.

Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Biegert reported that the 5K run scheduled for July 18 (Hometown Days) is receiving good support locally, and sponsorships are still available for those interested.

Mayor Hurley presented the borough’s Police Report for the month of May. It showed 20 were related to motor vehicles, and 23 responses related to a wide variety of other matters. Among those matters: a brush fire, domestic dispute (2), harassment (4), suspicious person (2), theft (2), warrant service, and a welfare check.

For the Emergency Management Report Councilman Hendrickson was conspicuously concise: “Boring--not much is happening.” But boring is good in the world of Emergency Management, so no one mistook his comment for complaint. Routine training and preparation marches on, but the emergency “shortage” leaves Mr. Hendrickson more time to volunteer with DPW on the streets of Susquehanna.

Councilman Williams presented the final Agility Program agreement. PennDot had already signed off on it, and now it was Council’s turn. Among the key terms of the deal the borough has responsibility to perform six inlet and grate repairs, two on Franklin Avenue and four located on West Main Street. For the aforementioned repairs PennDot has agreed to “chip & seal” Front Street. Council gave its unanimous approval.

Councilman Williams also apprised Council of ongoing dura-patching. DPW is spending two weeks on West Hill, followed by two weeks on East Hill. He further commended Councilman Hendrickson for all the volunteer work he had done on the project. (Councilman Williams is also volunteering his time it should be noted.)

Vehicle mileage logs crept into discussion as patching discussions concluded. The use of vehicle logs had slipped away over the years, but Council agreed with a suggestion that they be recalled for service--and for good reason. First, they provide an immediate benefit of documenting contemporaneous use of vehicles and relating their usage to the workload accomplished that day. Secondly, they provide a cumulative record for use in annual budget planning. Council unanimously agreed to reinstate use of the log books.

Two key issues came up under Codes: (1) advertising for comment on Compliance Requirement Ordinance #469, and (2) obtaining the services of a Sewage Enforcement Officer. Ordinance #469 requires sellers of properties to specify all outstanding code violations to potential property buyers--with notification that the borough does not waive outstanding violations upon sale and that the property buyer assumes liability for any outstanding violations upon purchase. Council approved advertising of the ordinance so that a final could be taken in July.

The second Codes matter relates to a sewage issue at a private residence on Front Street. By provision in the borough’s Zoning Ordinance, current conditions dictate that a sewage inspection is required. However, the borough does not have anyone with the requisite credentials, nor does the Tri-boro Authority have anyone who can perform the function. To meet the requirement the borough will have to contract with a private sector Sewage Officer. The money’s not in the budget and the service comes at a cost not inconsequential ($2,000 retainer), but the borough appears to have no other option at this time. Inquiries are on-going.

Among the items discussed in Old Business were “vacation” of a part (upper) of Third Avenue--Council agreed to start the vacation process--and demolition of the structure located at 351 Prospect Street. With the recent filing of a quit-claim deed, the structure could be demolished by the end of July.

Speaking of July, the month’s meeting schedule was the only issue under New Business. Comparison of calendars indicated Wednesday, July 22, to be the next date feasible for meeting. At 7:45 p.m. Council went into Executive Session to deal with Employee Reviews.

With Susquehanna‘s business finished for now, six weeks of summer, including Hometown Days, will have passed before next meeting. Though patching and demolition continue and “vacation” starts, may emergencies continue in abeyance so all remains “quiet” along the Susquehanna.

Not a lot of issues divide Oakland Borough, but turning and burning were issues that consumed a lot of Council’s time at their Thursday, June 11th monthly meeting. Present for the one-hour assembly were President Brian Rhone, Councilmen Jack Agler, Eric Page, Nelson Towner, Gary Boughton, and David Trevarthan, along with Mayor Ron Beavan and Secretary/Treasurer Flo Brush.

 Borough Council got off to a jack-rabbit start and sped through early agenda items. With no Codes Report, no news in the Parks Report, and news of the Building Committee Report more aspirational than consequential, Council arrived at the Mayor’s Report in record time.

Mayor Beavan provided the Police Report for the month of May. There were 18 police responses, and nine of those were for traffic or roadway incidents. The rest of the incidents related to more typical problems--vandalism, domestic dispute, harassment, suspicious person, noise complaint--but, one reported theft bears singling out in this story. Homeowners in Oakland may wish to take inventory of trees on their property before something untoward occurs. According to Oakland’s police log, “[A] caller reported three trees have been cut down on her property and taken away. Trees were there yesterday, but gone [today].” No further commentary is provided.

Moving along, Mayor Beavan had two additional items for discussion in the Mayor’s Report. These were the “turning” and “burning” issues that tied up Council for much of the rest of the meeting. The “turning” issue relates directly to parking at the intersection of Westfall Avenue and State Street. Mayor Beavan observed that state law prohibits parking 30 feet from an intersection. The law has not been enforced at that intersection and Mayor Beavan asked Council to provide guidance on the issue.

Councilmen expressed their views and agreed that safety is important. But will enforcement have a negative impact on Oakland Pub? Do turning motorists encounter problems when cars are parked illegally (under state law)? Ultimately, Council agreed to table the matter till next month. In the interim, Councilman Agler will investigate the matter, talk to the business owner, and report back to council with proposals, if any, for action.

The “burning” issue was also raised by Mayor Beavan. Illegal burning is still a matter of concern in the borough, but unless the perpetrator is caught red-handed there appears little that can be done to curb it. Council clarified that burning of paper, cardboard, and untreated wood is legal; burning of garbage, plastics, and many other materials is illegal. Burning on a daily basis is illegal because it falls under the category of nuisance burning. Many residents don’t like the smoke from any burning, but there is no total burning-ban at this time. Residents experiencing problems with neighbors’ burning should notify police or mayor for enforcement. No other action is contemplated unless or until it is shown to be a problem of a larger magnitude.

In Old Business Secretary Brush notified Council that the borough is still contracted with Penelec for the borough’s street lighting. It turns out that Penelec is still the low-price leader and no other electric provider could beat the price offered by Penelec. Secretary Brush also read correspondence from the SCDA requesting a donation for sponsorship of the July 18th 5K run during Hometown Days. Council voted unanimously to donate $100 in sponsorship.

New Business brought up discussion of the borough’s appearance as motorists approach by way of Veterans Memorial Bridge. What is to be done? First, Council agreed to consult Shane Lewis concerning the legality of removing privately-owned signage, as well as at least one sign for a business no longer in business. Second, the borough agreed to a one-time cleaning of sidewalks on State Street to spruce up Oakland’s appearance before the influx of tourists for Hometown Days. To effect that cleaning Council passed a motion authorizing President Rhone to obtain an estimate and contract for services, as this action may take place before next council meeting.

The borough applied for no grants this year through the Susquehanna County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, but Councilman Towner suggested that the borough consider looking into grants for demolition next year. No grants to Council’s knowledge made monies available for a new borough building, though that is what Oakland Borough really needs.

The borough’s appearance should be cleaner and brighter in coming weeks, though turning and burning issues will resurface for another look next month. Oakland’s next borough council meeting is scheduled for the second Thursday in July.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 9:30 a.m. on June 12, 2015: Duane M. Aldrich, Michael J. Burger, Brian N. Carter, Tina M. Clark, Ronald S. Cook, James Donahue III, Benjamin D. Fassett, David J. Fischer, Justin T. Giberson, Charles R. Groover, Jeremy Halstead, Todd J. Layton, Joshua S. Lee, Charlie J. Legere, Derrick Lezinsky, Lawrence M. McGuire, Matthew J. Peters, Veronica D. Phelps, Bruce C. Runion, Desiree L. Shifler, Courtney M. Sterling, Tessa E. Thomas, Kurtis Tracy, Steven G. Warner, Bradley D. Warner, Sr., Kyle D. Wilbur, Jamie L. Williams, Sr. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals. 

DEEDS

Dennis G & Roxie Lee Bowers (AKA) Roxie Lee Bower to Dennis G and Roxie Lee in Clifford Twp., for $10.00

Julia Baglino (by POA) to RA Baglino Family Trust in Great Bend Twp., for $1.00.

Marcia Manzek Baldwin (NBM) & Marcia Ann & Thomas Reynolds to Heather Shingler in Rush Twp., for $210,000.00

James S JR., Kathleen, Thomas J., Patrick J., Johanna, Michael W., & Karen Duffe, Mary E. & Bryan Davies & John J. & James S. Duffe to Duffes Lakeside LLC in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

James S JR., Kathleen, Thomas J., Patrick J., Johanna, Michael W., & Karen Duffe, Mary E. & Bryan Davies & John J. Duffe to Duffes Lakeside LLC in Ararat Twp., for $1.00.

James S JR., Kathleen, Thomas J., Patrick J., Johanna, Michael W., & Karen Duffe, Mary E. & Bryan Davies & John J. Duffe to Duffes Lakeside LLC in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

John Leon & Jeffrey Kropiewnicki to Krop & Sons LLC in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Rosemary B. Esham to John T. Osborne in Herrick Twp., for $229,500.00.

Lorrie & James (estate) Grande to Hankin Family Holdings LP in Harmony Twp., for $1.00.

John F. McMahon (Estate) to Douglas J. Tisdale in Susquehanna for $29,000.00.

Bruce Griffis to Charles & Priscilla Seifert in Jessup Twp., for $5,000.00.

Asset Management Holdings LLC to Anthony and Ingrid Balsamo in New Milford Twp., for $50,000.00.

John M. Cramer, Betsy A. Whitaker, Ellen (NKA) Cramer & Ellen Kelly Holland to William and Deborah Hameza in Clifford Twp., for $10,000.00.

William W. & Patti A Schmidt to Molly R. Kresge in Jackson Twp., for $124,900.00.

David Susz to Trinity Bay Energy LP in Springville Twp., For $10.00.

James M. & Janice S. Kessler to James M. (trust) & Janice S. (trust) in Franklin Twp., for $1.00.

James M. & Janice S. Kessler to Katherine D. Walker in Harford Twp., for $1.00.

Ray & Margaret, (AKA) Margaret S. Frederick to Ray (trust)  & Margaret (trust) Frederick in Harford Twp., for $1.00

Eric (aka) Eric A. & Sherry B. Hall to Eric (aka) Eric A. & Sherry B. Hall in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Shirley W. Keller to Polly K. Vanasse & Peter W. & James C. Keller in Silver Lake Twp. for $0.00.

Steven A. Fitzgerald to Docs Home Service INC., in Susquehanna, for $ 4,000.00.

Ronald E. Beavan to Allan W. Beavan & Gloria Beavan Gibbon in Oakland Twp., for $60,000.00.

John M. (estate), Mark C., Eric, John, & Stephen Beer to MSEJ Franklin Hill LLC., in Franklin Twp., for $1.00.

Sylvio F. (estate) Damato to Rosalie Moscatello, Christine Kohli, Richard, August, & Phillip Abatecola, & Judith Dobles in Herrick Twp., for $1.00.

Earl L & Andrea Nelson to Andrea Nelson in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Robert E & Cheryl Stewart to Hendrick K Vandenhengel & Anne E. Bonczek in Auburn Twp., for $10.00.

Edward P. Romanoski to Luke & Sara Barnes in Lenox Twp., for $37,000.00.

William A. Cassidy SR. to Charles H. Little in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Chester T. & Nancy L. Goldyn to David J. & Kimberly A. Bowman, JR. in Auburn Twp., for $342,500.00.

Frederick L. (estate AKA) Frederick Laverne (estate AKA) Fred L (estate) & Paula J. Mack to Austin Mack in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Frederick L. (estate AKA) Frederick Laverne (estate AKA) Fred L (estate) & Paula J. Mack to Charles Bennett in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Andrew D. Allen to John H. Benedict Jr. & Ruth Ann Benedict, in Susquehanna, for $1.00.

Dennis J. Jr. Houck, (By Sheriff) to Bank of New York Mellon (FKA) Bank of New York, in Lenox Township, for $2,016.93.

James & Victoria Olecki to Joshua S. Olecki, in Lathrop Township, for $1.00.

Spencer R. Clark to Freestar Energy Group LLC, in Auburn Township, for $1,945.90.

Frank E. Koncak Jr. to Susan L. Koncak, in Great Bend Township, for $1.00.

Madge Maren  Abushady (AKA) Madge M. Abushady, Andrea R A Gravey (FKA) & Andrea Randa Abushady to Madge Maren Abushady, in Auburn Township for $1.00.

Andrew J. Sudylo (AKA) Andrew Sudylo & Julia Sudylo to David B. Dowler (Trust), Louis J. Dowler (Trust) & C and JED Inc., in Jackson Township, for $95,000.00.

James E. Rosa (By Sheriff) & James M. Rosa (By Sheriff) to US Bank & Pennsylvania House Finance Agency, in Hallstead Borough, for $2,500.70.

Bremer Hof Owners, Inc. to Bethany Gresh, in Herrick Township, for $500.00.

Gibbs Real Estate Holdings LLC to Louis Hartman, in Forest City, for $30,000.00.

Franklin B. & Joan Rockefeller to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Dept. of Transportation, in Middletown Township, for $1.00.

Hermann & Maxine Zappe (By Atty.) to Herman Zappe, in Harford Township, for $1.00.

P. Earnshaw (AKA) Pamela E. Kelly & Paul A. Kelly to Blake A.Kelly & Andrew J. Kelly, in Silver Lake Township, for $1.00.

Ovidio Robert Neira (AKA) Robert O. Neira and Jennie E. Neira to Ovidio Robert & Jennie E. Neira, in Liberty Township, for $10.00.

Gordon Speights Young & Maryann Spellman Young to Ryan Joseph Brown, in Herrick Township, for $50,000.00.

James W. Jones (ESTATE) to Joseph Moore to Joseph Moore, in New Milford Borough, for $34,000.00.

Kenneth O. Shaffer to Arthur W. & Linda M. MacNew, in Bridgewater Township, for $239,000.00.

Thomas R. & Roseann  Escandel  to Thomas R. & Roseann  Escandel, in Brooklyn Township, for $2.00.

Stephen & Marlene Lyons to NB Ramsey Irrevocable GST Exempt Trust, in Bridgewater Township, for $232,500.00.

Dean P. Muller to Dean P Muller (TRUST), in Auburn Township, for $1.00.

Allen C. Schell, Sarah E. Traver (NBM) &  Sarah E. Schell to Allen C. & Sarah E. Schell, in Liberty Township, for $1.00.

TNT1 LP to WM Capital Partners XXXIX LLC, in Silver Lake Township, for $10.00.

Richard Ennes to Richard Ennes, in Lathrop Township, for $1.00.

D & M Partnership to Susquehanna County Housing Development Corporation, in Forest City, for $245,000.00.

Caroline A. Plonka to Steven Murphy, in Susquehanna, for $5,000.00.

James M. & Anne Marie Sullivan to Jeffrey B. Andreoli, in Lathrop Township, for $63,600.00.

Kathy A. Ackley to Bobby Jo Burnett, in Hallstead Borough, for $63.250.00.

Thomas J. & Christine Chamberlain to Eric J. Detwiler, in Susquehanna, for $7,575.00.

Thomas J. & Christine Chamberlain to Eric J. Detwiler, in Susquehanna, for $144,900.00.

Jo Anne & Joseph Kenny to Scott A. Adams, in Great Bend Township, for $305,000.00.

TNT I Limited Partnership (By Sheriff AKA) TNT I Limited Partnership (By Sheriff FKA) TNT Partnership of PA (By Sheriff) to WM Capital Partners XXXIX LLC, in Middletown Township & New Milford Township, for $10, 475.83.

William & Dolores Skoronski to William Skoronski, Dolores, Skoronski, James Skoronski & Suzanne Manley, in Great Bend Township, for $10.00.

Donald H. Henry to Robert & Caren Henry, in Liberty Township, for $1.00.

Ernest J. & Mary Jane Grausgruber to Anne Marie Cook, in Oakland Borough, for $1.00.