The Blue Ridge School Board met on August 17th for the last time in summer session.  The next public meeting will be on the day classes start for the new school year, September 8th.

The evening began with a gathering of the Board’s Facilities & Grounds Committee, to hear from Maintenance Supervisor Ron Cranage on the status of the various projects underway on the campus.  He reported work has been completed on the boilers, fire alarm panels and elevator compressor to support periodic inspections.  Water and electricity are now available in the greenhouse, all of the work completed by the Maintenance staff.

Mr. Cranage’s people also completely renovated the old Middle School office suite and turned it over to the Special Education department.  The Committee was given a tour of the spiffy new facility, which has its own outside entrance and conference room.

Work is also under way to repair the roofs.  This project will extend the life and warranty of the roofing systems until the Board can budget a major, multi-year replacement effort.

The staff is also expecting the delivery of some asphalt to patch the parking lots.  ProSeal has offered the use of a one-ton roller for a day.  The work is to get the paving through another year until money is available for another multi-year project to refurbish all of the lots and driveways.

The Maintenance crew has also completed all work in the gym to prepare for the installation of the new bleachers this week.  Athletic Director Jill Hoffman pronounced the result “fantastic.”  “These guys [the Maintenance staff] have been tremendous,” she said.

Ms. Hoffman also presented some materials describing a new electronic scoreboard to be installed at the track and soccer field.  Since it will be paid for from funds available outside the budget, it won’t require Board approval, but she wanted the assent of the Committee to proceed.  The 10-foot-by-3-foot scoreboard, from Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company, will be entirely solar powered, with battery backup and a 30-hour maximum operating capacity when fully charged; it will not require external power lines.  The scoreboard will support soccer, track and cross-country activities.

Ms. Hoffman said that she had contacted Ohio State University for a reference and was given a rave review.  The project, costing nearly $7,000, will be paid for by funds from the local Youth Soccer organization, from surplus ticket sale revenue already accumulated, from student activity funds left over at the end of several years and accumulated in the High School Principal’s accounts, and from donations.  The scoreboard will have space to recognize the sponsors.

Once the full Board assembled, President Laurie Brown-Bonner immediately called an executive session for “personnel matters,” without further explanation.  35 minutes later the Board reappeared to consider its business agenda of some 14 points, plus an additional 5 added at the last minute.  Many of the items were routine personnel matters, but a couple of them prompted Superintendent Matthew Button to note that a couple of resignations and lengthy leave requests will require the hiring of long-term replacements.  He also said that higher-than-expected enrollment in kindergarten will require the hiring of an additional part-time staff member.

Among other things, the Board approved a contract with TREHAB, the local social services agency, to operate a Student Assistance program and a Drug & Alcohol Prevention program during the upcoming school year.  These programs are targeted at kindergarten and elementary school classes and will cost about $2,300 for the school year.

The Board approved a contract with Music Theatre International for the rights to present the musical Aladdin Jr. during the upcoming new school year.

The Board also approved new bus contracts for the 2015-2016 school year.  Two board members with interests in school bus transportation abstained: Christina Cosmello and Fred Lewis.  The Board approved another curious item, a list of “paid Transportation bills.”  This is apparently a formality, since the payments are required under the Board’s contract with the bus operators.  Asked what would happen if the Board chose not to approve the bills that have already been paid, Ms. Brown-Bonner had no way to respond.

Following the business session, the Board adjourned to a workshop in place, polling each of the Board’s committees for recent activity.  Shane Rumage reported on the earlier meeting of Facilities & Grounds.  Ms. Brown-Bonner reported that her own Fundraising Committee had disbursed about $6,000 in scholarships this year; she was uncertain where the fundraising efforts of the Board might resume.

Ms. Brown-Bonner also reported that the next meeting with the teachers’ union, the Blue Ridge Education Association, is scheduled for August 28.  The teachers will soon begin a second school year without a contract unless they can come to some agreement with the Board and administration.

Ms. Brown-Bonner and Mr. Button will also be meeting with state representative Sandra Major to discuss the lack of a state budget, as well as the deadlock in Harrisburg over the Keystone exams.  She said that a few of the state’s school districts will have to close down for lack of funding unless the impasse between the governor and the legislature can be broken on the budget.

Matthew Nebzydoski, now known as Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, reported that some students and parents may be disappointed in the results of the latest PSSA tests.  The new tests are more rigorous and very different from the old ones in some areas.  He said that the scores would be “dramatically different” (probably meaning lower).  In some other areas where the tests haven’t changed so much, scores are in line with prior experience at Blue Ridge.

Mr. Nebzydoski also noted that Blue Ridge is enrolling more students than ever in advanced placement (AP) courses, and that the students’ achievement is also higher than ever.

Mr. Button, the newest Superintendent, also distributed a draft of what he sees as his goals for the new school year.  These derive from a special “goal setting” session last month and list a few somewhat vague objectives such as “provide leadership to the implementation of the district goals,” “engage in professional development activities to enhance his professional growth and knowledge,” and “mentor and provide guidance to new administrators.”

It was a busy night at Blue Ridge for the first evening of the Harford Fair, and not a corn dog or funnel cake in sight.  The Board resumes its accustomed 2-meetings-a-month schedule in September.

The New Milford Borough Council and Planning Commission announced that a public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30 p.m., at the Borough Building, 948 Main St, to discuss the recent community survey conducted by the Borough and opportunities and issues related to the Borough’s future.

The survey was conducted as part of the preparation of a comprehensive plan to chart the course of growth and development over the next 10 to 15 years. Survey questions focused on such community issues as the need for Main Street sidewalks and other improvements, business development and adequate community facilities and services such as water supply, sewage disposal, recreation, police protection, fire protection and ambulance service. In addition to commenting on specific issues, respondents identified the most critical issues facing the Borough. The Plan will include goals and objectives and actions related to community facilities and services, streets and sidewalks, business development, land use, housing, natural resources and land use management.

The Borough obtained a grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development to pay for half of the comprehensive plan. The Borough is seeking participation from as many residents and business owners as possible and all are encouraged to attend.

EDITORS NOTE: These reports are taken directly from the Gibson State Police Barracks Blotter. Anyone having an issue with how they are worded is advised to visit the Barracks and inspect same before complaining about contents.

Drug Possession:  On August 8th at 3:55 pm a 19 year old man from New Milford, whose name was not disclosed in the report, was in possession of heroin and marijuana paraphernalia. 

Theft by Unlawful Taking:  An incident occurred between July 1st and August 3rd in which Jamie Crowley of Susquehanna is accused of stealing field stone from the property of a Susquehanna man, which he was not authorized to take, and selling it to a quarry. 

Burglary:  Between August 6th and 7th, an unknown perpetrator(s) gained forcible entry into the New Milford borough business of a  Great Bend man, and rummaged through the same.  Nothing of any substantial value was reported missing.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the state police. 

Burglary:  Between the 5th and 6th of August, one or more perpetrator(s) forced entry into the garage of a Lathrop Township man.  Upon gaining entry, a concrete/asphalt saw was used to cut and open a gun safe.  Several rifles and several tools were taken from the garage.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Public Drunkenness:  On August 5th Kelly Clark of Newark Valley, NY was walking on Harmony Road while intoxicated.  She fell on the roadway several times and also laid in the roadway.  Hallstead EMS responded to the scene. 

Retail Theft:  On August 4th at 8:15 pm an unnamed 27 year old Montrose woman is accused of stealing $30 from the Dollar General in Hallstead, Great Bend Township.  The accused was charged with PA Crimes Code section 3929 (Retail Theft). 

Workplace Shooting Incident:  On August 3rd at approximately 9:15 am the police received a report of a man shooting inside the Twin River Poly Building in Oakland Township.  Upon arrival of PSP units, Oswin Clark was discovered outside of the building with no gun observed.  Two other employees working at the business evacuated the building and were not hurt.  Clark was detained and questioned at the scene but stated he never had a gun but did not admit to an argument with another employee, Edward Hermann, over alcohol.  Clark transported to the police station for further interviews, and once there admitted to having an argument with the other employee, and to the shooting stemming from the argument.  No injuries were reported.  A .45 caliber pistol was recovered from the scene along with one spent .45 caliber bullet casing and three live .45 caliber rounds on the floor in the area where the shooting was reported to have taken place.  Clark was to be arraigned before DJ Susanne Brainard in Clifford on charges of Felony Terroristic Threats and Simple Assualt, as of the time of report. 

Access Device Fraud:  Between August 1st and 3rd, a Susquehanna man suffered attempted unauthorized credit card purchase(s).  The victim did not suffer any monetary loss. 

Attempted Burglary:  Between June 29th and August 2nd one or more perpetrator(s) attempted to gain access into the garage of an elderly Herrick Township woman, by means of prying the door handle.  The perpetrator(s) also tried prying open the door where the door met the door frame. 

Crash:  On August 1st at 5:53 David Thompson of Hallstead was traveling west on Lower Rhiney Creek Road when his vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway, striking a parked trailer.  Upon striking the trailer (ramp), the vehicle became airborne, subsequently striking the center of the roadway on its hood/roof.  The vehicle sustained disabling damage as a result of the crash.  The driver was not injured and was wearing his seat belt.  Police were assisted on the scene by Snake Creek Volunteer Fire, Montrose EMS Ambulance, and America’s Best Towing. 

Drug Possession:  On July 11th at 2:35 pm a New Milford man was found to be in possession of drugs and related paraphernalia. 

Criminal Mischief/Underage Drinking:  On July 12th at 2:30 am Bradley Meheltz of Pleasant Mount is accused of pushing in a window screen causing the screen to break.  Upon investigation the accused was found to be intoxicated.  Charges were pending as of the time of report. 

Theft:  Between the 28th and 29th, four roadwork signs were stolen from Linde Corporation in Jackson Township.  The signs included two “be prepared to stop” signs, and two “work ahead” signs.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Hit and Run:  On July 8th at 1:58 am Dustin Barton of Susquehanna was traveling north in the right lane on SR 171 approximately 100 yards north of Spring Avenue.  The Ford F150 left the roadway off of the right side of the road for unknown reasons and struck a concrete retaining wall with its front passenger side.  The truck rotated approximately 90 degrees clockwise and came to a rest blocking the north bound lane.  Injury was listed as unknown. 

CSDDCA:  On July 27th at 7:43 pm, an unnamed Great Bend woman was found to be in possession of crack cocaine after being stopped for motor vehicle code violations. 

Simple Assault:  On July 20th at 4 pm David Smith of Laceyville is accused of assaulting a woman by threatening her with a firearm.  The accused was charged with PA Crimes Code sections 2701 (Simple Assault), 2709 (Harassment), 3503 (Criminal Trespass), and 5503 (Disorderly Conduct). 

Aggravated Assault:  On July 28th at 11:40 pm the police responded to report of a stabbing.  At the location a juvenile male attacked his mother with a small knife.  The mother suffered a small cut to her lower back.  The accused’s brother and sister tried to restrain the accused and also suffered superficial wounds.  The accused then fled the scene and was discovered in a neighbor’s pool.  Both the victim and the accused were transported to CMC Geisinger.  Charges were pending as of the time of report.  Police were assisted at the scene by EMS. 

Fraud/ID Theft:  On July 30th a Susquehanna woman’s social security number was used to open up two credit accounts.  The investigation was pending as of the time of report. 

Crash:  On July 31st Maureen Woolner of Barrie, On was traveling north on Sr 81 in New Milford Township, towing a 27’ camper trailer.  She attempted to slow down in traffic and lost control.  The Ford F150 went up an embankment off the east side of the northbound lane, before coming to its final uncontrolled rest area.  The unit in tow was still attached to the truck, and tipped on its left side and slid down the interstate approximately 60 feet before coming to an uncontrolled rest in both lanes of the northbound lane (and on the berm).  New Milford fire and EMS responded to the scene.  Marvs towed the truck and the trailer from the scene.  Neither the driver nor three passengers were injured;  all were utilizing seat belts. 

Burglary/Stolen Dirt Bikes:  Between July 7th and 31st, unknown perpetrator(s) gained entry into a North Abington Township man’s residence in Rush Township, without using force, via a lower level door believed to be left unlocked.  Two Honda 100 cc dirt bikes were removed from the attached garage.  The dirt bikes were described as red and white;  one had a #1 plate on the front.  The investigation was continuing as of the time of report. 

Anyone having information regarding any of these incidents is asked to please contact the police at (570) 465-3154.

BENCH WARRANTS

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 8:45AM on AUGUST 21, 2015: Duane M. Aldrich, Todd A. Andrews, Asa M. Atherholt IV, Edward Bentler, Tonya S. Birchard, Edwin Blaisure, Michael J. Burger, Tina M. Clark, Cody A. Cook, Cynthia Dean, James Donahue III, Jonathan Fathi, Duane C. Faulkner, David J. Fischer, Jeremy W. Hall, Jeremy Halstead, Keith G. Harms,, Christopher M. Kuiper, Alicia S. Labbe, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Lawrence M. McGuire, Timothy Murray, Matthew J. Peters, Bruce C. Runion, Desiree L. Shifler, Amy S. Shreve, Michael A. Sipple, Toby Sparks, Tessa E. Thomas, Kurtis Tracy, Kathleen M. Visavati, John H. Walter, Steven G. Warner, Matthew C. Whitney, 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

Joseph P. Franceski (AKA DBA) Joseph P. Franceski Jr.(DBA) and JPF Enterprises to Franceski Family Holdings LLC, in Ararat Township for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA) & JPF Enterprises to Franceski Family Holdings LLC, in Ararat Township for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA) and JPF Enterprises to Franceski Family Holdings LLC, in Ararat Township for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA) & JPF Enterprises to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Louis James Reed to Jason Reed, in Brooklyn Township for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA), Michael Franceski (DBA), Franceski Lumber YARD (NKA) and  Franceski Lumber Company to JPF Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA) and JPF Enterprises to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Franceski Lumber Company Inc.  to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski (ESTATE AKA) Joseph  Franceski (ESTATE AKA) Joseph P. Franceski Sr. (ESTATE) and Franceski Lumber Company to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA), Michael  Franceski (DBA), Franceski Lumber Yard (NKA) and Franceski Lumber Company to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. (DBA), Michael Franceski (DBA), Franceski Lumber Yard (NKA) and Franceski Lumber Company to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Joseph P. Franceski Jr. & JPF Enteprises to Franceski Family Holding LLC, in Ararat Township for $1.00.

James T. Collum Jr. and  April A. Mecca (NBA) April A. Collum to James T. Collum Jr. and April Ann Collum, in Harford Township for $1.00.

Donald A. & Mary Burns to Michael D. Decker and Marika Moore, in Susquehanna for $10,000.00.

Gerald N. Daly to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of - Dept. of Transportation, in Rush Township for $1.00.

Leo Putell ,Sandra Putell, Robert J Putell and Ethel Putell to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of - Dept. of Transportation, in Apolacon Township for $1.00.

Peter Conelli and Jean Conelli to Jean L. Conelli, Peter J. Conelli Jr., Jason G. Conelli and Justin M. Conelli, in Thompson Township for $1.00.

John N. Gardner to John C. Gardner, Susan Jeffrey P. Gardner, Lori A. Darling and Stacy L. Hegedty, in Auburn Township for $1.00.

Luis Donoso to Luis Donoso and Irene Stamos, in Herrick Township for $1.00.

Paul Owen Kelly and Kathleen Kelly to David C. and Laurie Roczkowski, in Herrick Township for $20,000.00.

Shawn A. and Susan M. Roy to Nicole M. Krajnyk, in Susquehanna for $105,000.00.

Inge E. Tenzer to Inge E. Tenzer Investment Trust, in Bridgewater Township for $1.00.

Leo G. and Deborah E. Davidovich to Steven R. Rowe, in Harmony Township for $284,900.00.

Juan Loja Pomoquiza and Manuela Pulla Zumba to Juan Loja Pomoquiza and Manuela Pulla Zumba, in Harford Township for $1.00.

Christopher and Angela Mikolon to Jennifer Prezelski (FKA) and Jennier  Mikolon, in Herrick Township for $290,000.00.

Mary Jane Verboys (ESTATE) to Brady D. and Jacquelyn K. Fancher, in Hallstead Borough for $110,000.00.

Rodney J. Thompson to Craig A. Thompson, in Liberty Township for $1.00.

Cindy L. Tompkins (NBM) Cindy L. Boerner to Joel M. Tompkins, Jessica A. Tompkins and Cindy L. Boerner, in Liberty Township for $1.00.

Jeffery S. Marlowe (AKA) Jeffrey S. Marlowe and Brenda Lee Marlowe to Mathew J. and Tracy L. Nagle, in Friendsville Borough for $42,000.00.

Barbara A. Thomas (ESTATE) to PRO Environmental LLC, in Lathrop Township for $0.00.

Dorothy Doublosky to William Doublosky Jr. and Terri Burkhardt, in New Milford Township for $1.00.

Carl L. Vandevort  Sr. to Jamie Walter, in Montrose for $25,000.00.

Glyn E. Kester and Paul Kester to Kevin M. and Amy K. Radford, in Harford Township for $125,000.00.

Abram Haberle and Carole Diane Haberle to Erick and Bobbi Jo Diaz, in Franklin Township for $30,000.00.

John P. Hagan (AKA) Patrick John Hagan and Jeanne B. Hagan to Hagan Family Trust, in Lathrop Township for $2.00.

John P. Hagan (AKA) Patrick John Hagan and Jeanne B. Hagan to Hagan Family Trust, in Lathrop Township for $2.00.

Christopher Gumble to Susan Gumble, in Lathrop Township for $1.00.

Clarence F. Beam (ESTATE) to Patrick J. and Barbara H. Clark, in Jackson Township and Ararat Township for $145,000.00.

Leonard Moye & Delores Moye (aka) Dolores T. Moye to Leonard & Jeffrey Moye, Stacey Moye Strejcek, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.

Leonard & Delores Moye to Leonard & Jeffrey Moye & Stacey Moye Strejcek, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.

Timothy A. Holbert, Stanley Griffis, John Foster (aka) Jack Foster, & Roger Klein to Camp Look Out 1, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Camp Look Out 1 (fka) Camp Look Out 1 to Brian Post, in Forest Lake Twp., for $18,000.00.

Natural Gas Winds LLC to Gerald A. Flynn Jr., in Hop Bottom Borough, for $84,574.00.

John W. & Deborah J. Winans to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Dept of Transportation, in Franklin Twp., for $1.00.

Kathryn Stratford to Dewayne & Eliana Dalrymple, in Forest City, for $100,700.00.

Jessica K. & James P. Louderback to Jessica K. Louderback, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.

William E. Shager to David Dwayne Hine, in Ararat Twp., for $90,000.00.

Skip M. Tracy to Tracy Realty LLC, in New Milford Borough for $1.00.

Skip M. Tracy to Tracy Realty LLC, in New Milford Borough for $1.00.

Nicholas S. & Trudy Dykun to Gino Setta, in Ararat Twp., for $151,000.00.

Skip Tracy to Skip Tracy LLC, in New Milford Twp., for$1.00.

Skip Michael Tracy to Skip Tracy LLC, in Hallstead Borough, for $1.00.

Joseph Sturchio to Christine Castorina, in Lathrop Twp., for $2,400.00.

Felicia Ann Decker to Felicia Ann & Curtis D. Decker, in Hallstead Borough, for $1.00.

Dennis M. & Julie A. Craven to Roger Steen, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Sharon L. Warren to Sharon L. Warren, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Sharon L. Warren to Amanda J. Warren, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Kenneth E. Roon (aka) Kenneth E. Roon Sr., to Daniel A. & Karin M. Cure, in Choconut Twp., for $1.00.

Betty Sturek (by poa) to Alan J. & Faith A. Bisner, in Great Bend Twp., for $62,500.00.

James J. Taylor (estate aka) Joe Taylor (estate) to Damato Realty LLC, in Silver Lake Twp., for $200,000.00.

Richard W. & Diane Chandler (by sheriff) to JP Morgan Chase Bank, in Great Bend Twp., for $5,884.01.

Raymond & Viola Tomsky to Bremer Hof Owners LLC, in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Gary T. & Joan J. Wilcox to Barketa Motsko, in Herrick Twp., for $100.00.

Robin & Natallie Fay to Stephanie Micus, in Springville Twp., for $157,500.00.

Joseph M. & Sonya D. Kelly to Bethel One Resources LP, in Thompson Twp., for $164,500.00.

Robert E. Bentz to Caliber Home Loans Inc., in Susquehanna, for $1.00.

Stephen B. & Marie A. Swatt, Joseph M. & Lisa M. Gasper to Stephen B. & Marie A. Swatt, Joseph M. & Lisa M. Gasper, in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.

Richard Joseph & Judith G. Donovan to Mungerville Group Inc., in Franklin Twp., for $10.00.

Jean E. & John P. Hyson (by poa) to John P. & Jean E. Hyson (trust by trustee), in New Milford Boro., for $1.00.

Brent & Mary Conklin to Dakota J. Gajewski, in Jackson Twp., for $95,400.00.

Adam C. & Casey L. Allen to Payton Cullen, in Ararat Twp., for $175,000.00.

John P. & Anne V. Ayres to Christine A. Ayres, in Liberty Twp., for $1.00.

John & Emily Richey to Curtis L. Fullom, in Gibson Twp., for $54,000.00.

Jacqueline M. Combs to Jacqueline M. Combs & Pierre F. Combs, in Herrick Twp., for $1.00.

Jacqueline M. Combs to Jacqueline M. Combs & Collin J. Combs, in Herrick Twp., for $1.00.

Richard M. Klim & Michelene Y. Klim to Klim Family Farm LP, in Brooklyn Twp., for $1.00.

Richard M. Klim & Michelene Y. Klim (aka) Michelene Klim to Klim Family Farm LP, in Harford Twp., for $1.00.

John P. & Lynn M. Housenick to J & L LLC, in Rush Twp., for $1.00.

Stanley E., Susan E., Stanley K. & Scott K. Elinsky & Stacey S. Duke to Bremer Hof Owners Inc., in Herrick Twp., for $0.00.

Stanley E., Susan E., Stanley K. & Scott K. Elinsky & Stacey S. Duke to Bremer Hof Owners Inc., in Herrick Twp., for $0.00.

Stanley E. & Susan E. Elinsky to Bremer Hof Owners Inc., in Herrick Twp., for $0.00.

Shane Decker & Danelle Oneil (nbm) Danelle Decker to Shane & Danelle Decker, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Elk Manor Estates LLC to George G. & Mary E. Wilder, in Clifford Twp., for $98,125.00.

Barbara T. Alesky to Pamela Dee Alesky, Diana Alesky White & Monica Lynn, in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.

John S. & Hazel E. Cron to Appalchia Midstream Services LLC, in Auburn Twp., for $3,000,000.00.

Frederick L. Mack (estate aka), Frederick Laverne Mack (estate aka), Fred L. Mack (estate) & Paula J. Mack to Mark A. & Christa L. Strickland, in Forest Lake Twp., for $85,000.00.

Kavin Leonard to Adams & Hollenbeck Properties LLC, in Harmony Twp., for $130,000.00.

Marjorie E. Johnson (by sheriff) to Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority, in Susquehanna, for $2,126.00.

Wayne K. & Margaret M. Hall to Wayne K. & Bryan K. Hall, in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.

Pamela Anne Cirzeveto toRobert J. Farthing, in Choconut Twp., for $1.00.

Michael C. & Melissa D. Scotch to Donald Donnelly & Mary Barber, in Uniondale Borough, for $120,000.00.

Augustine L. Fabrizi (estate) to Michael S. Fabrizi & Gus J. Fabrizi, in Oakland Borough, for $1.00.

Charles F. Karmazin to Sharon L. Karmazin, in Friendsville Borough & Middletown Twp., for $1.00.

Jean M. Mitchell (by sheriff) to US Bank National Association, in Uniondale Borough, for $1,494.79.

John Traver (aka) John T. Traver to John Traver, in Springville Twp., for $1.00.

Ted Y. & Dora B. Nickel to William B. & Paula F. Edwards, in Silver Lake Twp., for $19,000.00.

Linda C. Delaura (estate) to Keith B. & Michael J. Delaura, in Jackson Twp., for $1.00.

Eugene F. Spadine (estate aka)  Eugene Spadine (estate) to Mark A. Spadine, in Sprinville Twp., for $1.00.

Carole K. Rose, Richard W. Rose, Kathleen L. Pascoe, Thomas A. Pascoe, Christine K. & Richard H. Lathrop to Thomas Richard & Kenneth Steven Rose, in Dimock Twp., for $1.00.

Jeffrey J., Roseanne, & James E. West to Lisa E., Jeffrey J., & James E. West, in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Jeffrey J., Roseanne, & James E. West to Lisa E., Jeffrey J., & James E. West, in Silver Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Michael John Ofalt to MC Ofalt Estates LLC, in Gibson Twp., for $1.00.

Patricia MacGeorge to Albert W. Smith Jr., in Bridgewater Twp., for $17,000.00.

Eugene J. Saccone Jr. to Jacob M. Cope & Jillian R. Holden, in Middletown Twp., for $147,500.00.

Gas N Goodies Inc to Helm Investments LLC, in New Milford Twp., for $200,000.00.

John Hale (by sheriff aka) John T. Hale (by sheriff) to V Mortgage Reo 2 LLC, in Harmony Twp., for $2,074.97.

United States Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Wells Fargo Bank, in Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Patricia M. Argyros to William E.Shager, in Harmony Twp., Jackson Twp., Thompson Twp., for $350,000.00.

William A. & Margaret A. Walsh to William E. Shager, in Franklin Twp., for $35,000.00.

Benjamin & Rebecca Roter to Chad H. & Shelly Hollenbeck, in Brooklyn Twp., for $300,000.00.

William Keech Roberts & Sheila Murray Roberts to Steven Clark Niss & Sandra Santiago Niss, in Ararat Twp., for $267,000.00.

DJR Holdings LLC to Bryan Davis, in Gibson Twp., for $11,088.15.

Edith G. Adams (by atty fka) Edith H. Gilkin (by atty) to Sherman S. & Janis E. Burpee, in Lenox Twp., for $40,000.00.

Florence Gail Harvey & Donna Goskowsky to Charles A. & Kathleen M. Duddek, in New Milford Twp., for $170,000.00.

Douglas Kilmer to Stephen &n Louise M. Guszick, in Clifford Twp., for $150,000.00.

Donald & Tracy Carey to Andrew Anderson & Lynn Ann Racht, in Forest City, for $1.00.

Peter & Vickie Downton to Peter A. & Ileana J. Seman, in Thompson Borough, for $45,000.00.

Elizabeth Ann Jackson (estate), Shannon Jackson, Elizabeth Ann Jackson (aka) Elizabeth Anatasia Jackson, to Elizabeth Ann Jackson, in Brooklyn Twp., for $1.00.

Distant Ventures Limited Partnership to Jason McCarey, in Clifford Twp., for $325,000.00.

James G. & Jeanette L. Smith, Arden Martinez (aka) Arden Martenz to Gregard LLC, in Oakland Borough, for $500.00.

Kurt Fuxjager to Charles & Christine M. Rosecrans, in Liberty Twp., for $30,000.00.

Iner Michael Nielson & Bernadette Nielson to Samuel S. & Paula L. Rosecrans., in Liberty Twp., for $93,000.00.

Marilyn Swavola to Thomas R. & Jennifer R. Ehrie, in Great Bend Twp., for $25,000.00.

Douglas L. & Bonnie L. Steen Sr. to Deborah L. Tomchick, Elaine D. Zurn & Douglas L. Steen Jr., Apolacon Twp., for $1.00.

Mark L. & Judith A. Sartell to Susquehanna County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in Gibson & Jackson Twp., for $180,660.00.

Estate of James W. Zick to Carol M. Zick, in Lenox Twp. & Harford Twp., for $1.00.

Estate of James W. Zick & Carol Zick (executrix) to Williams Field Services Company LLC, in Lenox Twp., for $1,069,325.34.

Carol Zick to Williams Field Services Company LLC, in Lenox Twp., for $310,674,66.

Scott W Lee (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to BB Land Holdings LLC, in Thompson Borough, for $3,000.00.

Stephen & Louise Guszick to William K JR & Shiela M Roberts, in Ararat Twp., for $595,000.00.

Scott C. Snyder to Appalachian Basin Minerals LP, Pennmarc Resources II LP, Wildes Mineral Interests LLC, McCrow Energy Partners II LLC, in Springville Twp., for $112,500.00.

Jospeh P Franceski Jr (dba), Michael Franceski (dba), Franceski Lumber Yard (nka) Franceski Lumber Company to FLC Resources LLC, in Forest City for $1.00.

Wells Fargo Bank to Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority, in Clifford Twp., for $1.00.

James Waldorf to James Waldorf, Peggy A. Waldorf & Rebecka Root, in Auburn Twp., for$1.00.

Charlene M. Shoop (estate) to Thomas V. Shoop, in Jessup Twp., for $1.00.

Mary A. & Paul J. Payne to Michael & Margaret E. Endy, in Ararat Twp., for $240,000.00.

Joseph V. Pavlovich, Joanne M. Swartz, Michael J. Pavlovich (aka) Michael Pavlovich & Anne Pavlovich to Michael J. & Sally M. Pavlovich, in Forest City, for $1.00.

John S. Crossen (estate aka) J. Stuart Crossen to Sylvia S. Crossen, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

Maryann E. Zeffer to Catherine M. Holleran, in New Milford Twp., for $14,000.00.

Fannie Mae (aka) Federal National Mortgage Association to Stephanie Button, in Hallstead Borough, for $17,000.00.

Keith Lane to Keith Lane, in Bridgewater Twp. & New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Roger Taylor, Marybeth Taylor (aka) Mary Beth Taylor to April Kveragas Oliveira, in Choconut Twp., for $210,000.00.

Robert B. & Rebecca J. Cooley to Robert B. Cooley, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Robert B. & Rebecca J. Cooley to Robert B. Cooley, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Robert B. & Rebecca J. Cooley to Robert B. Cooley, in Bridgewater Twp., for $1.00.

Steven Portuese (aka) Steven T. Portuese to Alicia Portuese, in Harford Twp., for $0.00.

Marjorie L. Callender to Jack King Callender III, Jamie Scott Callender & Tyler Stevens Callender, in Thompson Twp., for $1.00.

James F. & Moira Shields to Richard E. Miller, in Herrick Twp., for $235,000.00.

Karl F. & Sharon M. Laude to Karl F. Laude, in New Milford Twp., for $1.00.

Richard R. & Diane Buckley to Eugene Wendolowski, in Ararat Twp., for $16,000.00.

Charlotte B. Demmer (estate) to Peter Demmer Jr. (trust) & Charlotte B. Demmer (trust), in Brooklyn Twp., for $1.00.

Peter Demmer Jr. (trust) & Charlotte B. Demmer (trust by trustee) to Luann Ransom, Donna Giles, (fka) Donna Kent, Richard Demmer & Robert Demmer, in Brooklyn Twp., for $1.00.

Brandon L. & Suzanna M. Gendron to Christopher John Lake, in New Milford Twp., for $129,000.00.

Robert E. Lee Jr & Beverly B. Lee (By atty) to James H. & Shana L. Jump, in Great Bend Borough, for $30,000.00.

Esther Kvergas (estate) to Charles & Anne M. Kveragas, in Forest Lake Twp., for $1.00.

David Maloof to David Maloof, in Bridgewater & New Milford Twps., for $1.00.

David Kurt Michael Nugent, 34, of Montrose, PA to 1 year to 2 years in a state correctional facility, to run concurrent with New York State sentence, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim in this case, not to have contact with the victims for Criminal Conspiracy/Burglary in Brooklyn Township on April 4, 2013.

Robert Daniel Morton, 46, of Scranton, PA to 10 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice enhancement Act fee, complete safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol treatment, not to possession transport or consume alcoholic beverages, perform 25 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Township on July 26, 2013.

Adam John Baisch, 29, of Montrose, PA to1 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Fee, not to have contact with the victim in this case for Criminal Conspiracy/Simple Assault on January 12, 2015 in Brooklyn Township.  Mr. Baisch also received 6 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 $100 Act 198 fee, pay $250 DNA testing fee and submit sample for testing, undergo a 10 PM curfew, not to possess any firearms or offensive weapons for Possession of Red Phosporous with Intent to Manufacture Controlled Substance in Springville Township on February 13, 2015.  Finally, Mr. Baisch received 1 year probation, to run concurrent with the above sentences, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Unsworn Falsification to Authorities in Dimock Township on March 11, 2015.

Melanie Button, 32, of Tunkhannock, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, complete safe driving school program, pay $75 to PA. Transportation Trust Fund cost, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater Township on January 20, 2015.

Barry M Corrigan, Jr, 54, of New Milford, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 Ems, complete safe driving school program, pay $75 PA. Transportation Trust Fund cost, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Borough on December 27, 2014.

Aaron John Goodenough, 21, of  Susquehanna, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, complete safe driving school program, pay $75 PA. Transportation Trust Fund cost, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Lenox Township on March 21, 2015.

Gregory Kester, 36, of Carbondale, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 Ems, complete Safe Driving School program, pay $75 PA. Transportation Trust Fund cost, receive drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Forest City Borough on October 30, 2014.

Lois June Page, 58, of Elmira, NY to pay a $25 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay additional fine of $425, pay $45 CAT Fund Surcharge for Disregard of a Traffic Lane in New Milford Borough on August 8, 2014.  Ms. Page also received a $25 fine, pay cost of prosecution and pay $45 CAT Fund Surcharge for Careless Driving in New Milford borough on August 8, 2014.

Glen M Warner III, 60, of Great Bend, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 Ems, complete safe driving school program, pay $75 PA. Transportation Trust Fund cost, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Great Bend Borough on February 6, 2015.

Jeffrey Leo Kany, Jr, 28, of Little Meadows, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $150 Penn Dot fee, Pay $100 Act 198 fee, Pay $0 EMS fee, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete CRN for Driving Under the Influence in Apolacon Township on September 25, 2014.  Mr. Kany also received 12 months probation o run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee for Endangering the Welfare of Children in Apolacon Township on September 25, 2014.

Shane Eric Wetzel, 25, of Starrucca, PA to 3 months to 23 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 18 months probation, not to have contact with minor females, not to have contact with the victim, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, receive a sexual offender evaluation and treatment for Corruption of Minors in Liberty Township in April of 2014.

Christopher A Chapple, 21, of Scranton, PA to 15 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victims in this case for Receiving Stolen Property in Clifford Township on May 7, 2014.

Roy Thomas VanVleck, 60, of Nicholson, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $100 Act 198 fee, complete safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol counseling for Driving Under the Influence in Lenox Township on March 16, 2015.

Donald Paul Peterka, 70, of Clifford Township, PA to 30 days to 6 months home confinement, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $150 Penn Dot fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete CRN, abide by Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law for Driving Under the Influence in Forest City Borough on February 7, 2015.

The following were accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program:

Andrew Levi Joly

Dulcey Dee Church

Robert Scott Kavaliauskas

Joann Parkinson

Mario Arturo Presenda-Perez

Russell H Harrison

Alan Michael Lagrange

Desmond Lee Corey, Jr

Jason F Fuller