SCSD School Director Steven Stanford, fresh off reelection to another four-year term, was unanimously re-elected by his fellow board members to another term as School Board President. Director Clay Weaver was likewise unanimously re-elected by the Board to serve as its Vice-President for the 2016 calendar year. Besides Mr. Stanford, re-elected School Director Martha Stanford, and newcomers Ashley Depew and Jamie Koziol were sworn in for four-year terms.

School Director Lori Canfield served as President Pro-tem for the brief Reorganization Meeting preceding the Regular Monthly Meeting. Other Directors not previously mentioned as present were Amanda Cook and Carol Jackson. Board members Clay Weaver and Evelyn Cottrell were absent.

With President Stanford presiding over the 7:06 - 7:37 p.m. Regular Monthly Meeting, the Board approved three major items of substance: its 2016 Board Meeting Schedule, its “Taxpayer Relief Act” resolution, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to certain coaching positions.

The School Board’s Meeting Schedule for 2016 will, of course, be legally advertised, but the schedule is summarized as follows. The Board will meet on the third Wednesday in the months of January through April, June, September, and October, as well as the second Wednesday in May, and the first Wednesday in the months of August and December, for a total of 10 meetings for the year (No meetings are held in July and November.). All meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Office of the Elementary School. Information and Deliberation sessions are held on each Tuesday preceding a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

The “Taxpayer Relief Act” (a.k.a. “Act 1”) Resolution approved by the Board provides formal (and legal) agreement that the School District will limit any tax increase to the inflation index provided by the Department of Education. That index for the 2015-2016 fiscal year is 3.5%. By approving this resolution the Board is certifying that any tax at a rate less than or equal to the index will be sufficient to balance the district’s final budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

The MOU (concerning coaches) relates specifically to “an effort to promote coaching efficiency at the junior high level. . .” For junior high sports teams in which there are currently co-coaches one of the two will be designated as “Head Junior High Coach” and the other will be designated as “Assistant Coach” to establish a hierarchy for decision-making. Pay for those designated “Head Junior High Coach” shall be set at 125% of current salary, while the “Assistant Coach” shall continue to receive 100% of current salary. “Additionally, the district may, on a year-to-year basis and as deemed necessary by the district administration based upon analysis of student participation rates, add additional ‘one-year-only’ assistant coaching positions to district sports teams.” Superintendent Stone gave two recent examples of sports team participation levels nearly doubling year-over-year, but the District had lacked the flexibility to respond to the increased need for coaching staff. This MOU addresses that deficiency.

Both Business Manager Gary Kiernan and Superintendent Stone provided budgetary updates. Mr. Kiernan noted that Brian Kelly & Associates accounting firm is finishing up its audit results on the District’s 2014-2015 school year. Additionally, the fund balance of the District is sufficient to keep the doors open until late March or early April, even if the State has still not reached agreement on a budget. Both Mr. Kiernan and Superintendent Stone emphasized that January 31, 2016, is their line-in-the-sand date. On that date the District will delve into seeking loans from banks to ensure the District can complete the necessary applications and paperwork well in advance of fund exhaustion in March/April.

Superintendent Stone also took a few minutes to explain why the District’s reserves are not really as deep as some might think. The nature of the State’s system of education funding and reimbursement complicates matters. For example, at the end of each school--June 30, 2015 being the last completed--the District submits documented transportation costs ($800,000) and reimbursable pension expenses to the State. Since the State has had no budget since that date, the District has, in effect, already been shorted $1.3 million dollars before the total cut-off of funding in the course of this current school year.

Fortunately for the District, Union officers and over 20 of their rank-and-file members were present for the meeting‘s discussion of financial matters. Union President Kathleen Hinkley took the opportunity to introduce to the newly-constituted School Board the officers of the Union. They included Vice-President Lawrence Tompkins, Secretary Dawn Steele, Treasurer Matt Misiura, Elementary School Building Representative Rich Emmons, and High School Building Representative Jake Johnson.

During the course of the Board Meeting, High School Principal Carmella Bullick announced that Mrs. Stacey Donohue had been selected as Teacher of the Month. Principal Bullick also introduced two students, Alyssa Hubal and Nicole Sherman, involved in the school’s mentor program. Both students have particularly distinguished themselves and each gave a brief over-view of her experience at Susquehanna Community H.S., the teachers who had inspired their activity involvement, and future plans. Both Student Recognition Program honorees are planning to attend college. Miss Hubal is planning for a pre-med major with a minor in biology. Miss Sherman is planning for studies in pre-law with a minor in writing. The School Board Directors offered praise and congratulations for their contributions to their fellow students, their poise, and their perseverance in pursuing excellence.

Before wrapping up the meeting at the year-end meeting, School Directors approved numerous other house-keeping and miscellaneous measures. Approved motions included the following items:

- A revised policy - Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response;

- Purchase of Cross Country Jackets (Junior High District Winners) at a cost of $650; and

- Donation of $100 to Susquehanna Fire Department.

Next Regular Monthly Meeting for SCSD School Board is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2016

The New Milford Borough meeting on December 3rd started with a request from Councilman Rick Ainey for an Executive Session regarding personnel. The session lasted approximately eight minutes. When Council reconvened there was no proposed motion regarding the session.

During the meeting, Councilperson Teri Gulick, reported that Great Bend would be covering the police protection for calendar year 2016. Chief Jon Record stated they are willing to help them out, due to the Montrose Borough opting not to renew their contract for police coverage. Councilperson Gulick stated the contract is in the writing process and she expects to be receiving it shortly.

Greg Scheer, the Codes Enforcement Officer was in attendance and provided an updated report of several properties. He stated there are a couple of open items, but on the whole it’s been slow. The first property was Mr. Young, and he isn’t sure what his intentions are but his permit expired. He will contact Mr. Young and let him know what the procedure is if he would like to extend the permit.

The property located at 29 Maple Street still has an open violation; the only issue is two bags of garbage, which needs to be removed. Mr. Scheer said he can remove the bags, or Council can arrange for someone to remove them instead of trying to wait for the company in charge of the property to do this.

Mr. Scheer informed them the property located at 26 Maple Street is in foreclosure. He learned this fact from a Real Estate Company in Montrose who contacted him about the property. He said someone mowed the weeds, but he was very concerned about the one chimney, which was in disrepair. The bank arranged for the chimney to be taken down, so this is no longer an issue.

The property at 1055 is still open, but the property has just been sold and someone will be taking care of it now. Mr. Scheer said he would stop by and let the new owners know they’ve been watching the property.

Mr. Scheer stated the property located at 452 Main Street still has a futon back in the yard; a mattress and a TV on the back porch; and what looks like a crib mattress on the front porch. He stopped and spoke with the owner who stated he just had a tenant move out, and he was in the process of cleaning out the place. The owner said he had a dumpster, but there wasn’t enough room for all the items. Mr. Scheer said he had a verbal agreement that a week from Friday, which is December 11th; the property will be cleaned up.

The property on Park Place that was initially closed was reopened by another complaint. Mr. Scheer said he spoke with the property owner, he detailed what needed to be done and it is now closed.

Mr. Scheer expressed his concern on how violations are handled in the Borough. He said if someone files a complaint, and he deems it valid, a violation is issued. But if no one files a complaint, even though there are clear violations nothing is done. Mr. Scheer said there are many properties in the Borough that deserve a violation, but do not receive one because no one filed a complaint. He feels it’s not fair, or consistent for all the residents in the Borough, and said it would be better to be proactive and not reactive. Council members discussed how they do not want someone to drive around the Borough to look for violators. They stated they have a process in place, and residents would need to file a complaint. If a complaint is filed, the name of the person filing the complaint is kept confidential. Councilman Rick Ainey will put this information in the next newsletter so people will be less fearful to file a complaint.

Katrina Covin-Stilts, the Leatherstocking representative for New Milford Borough, provided her report to Council. She stated they are still in the process of finalizing the property for the regulation station on Sutton Road. Once this is finalized they will submit the permit change to DEP. Ms. Stilts reported Matt Cook believes the DOT permit has been approved, and they plan on May or June to start construction. All the easements, but one, have been signed for the main trunk line.

Sam Folk attended the meeting to inform Council that they received a Grant to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), valued at $9,500, which comes with an infant and toddler kit, along with a First Aid Kit. The Montrose Minute Men will be providing the training for the AED. There have been so many instances where kids have been getting hurt during sporting events, which is why this Grant is so valuable. Mr. Folk said he came to the meeting to ask Council if they would be willing to allow them to keep the AED, and the First Aid Kit in the concession stand. Council said they would need to create a protocol on the equipment, and asked the Parks and Recreation Board if they would be willing to write one. President Ken Carey stated they would be willing to put something together and have the solicitor look it over.

Mayor, Scott Smith said he would like to convey his gratitude, along with Council to the Borough employees. He wanted to take this opportunity to thank each one of the Borough employees for the hard work, and effort throughout the year. In appreciation he presented to them a card and a personalized monogramed jacket. Greg Scheer, Chuck Welch, Jim Carpenetti, and Amy Hine were recipients of the gift.

Mayor Smith said he would also like to say Thank You to all who had a hand in helping to provide Santa in the Park for the community.

Council opened the bids that were received to purchase the Borough’s old truck. There were fourteen bids starting at $3,201.99 up to $10,200.00. The person who submitted the highest bid of $10,200 is Pedro Sanchez. Council stated they would accept Mr. Sanchez’s bid based upon his ability to pay for the truck, if not it would go to the next highest bidder, which was Adam Wilbur for $9,750.

The 2016 Budget was adopted at this meeting, and will be $451,140 for calendar year 2016.

On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Thompson Township Supervisors, Alex Komar, Susan Jenkins, and Rick Wadman adopted the 2016 Budget.  The Budget includes the tax levy, which has not increased in five years.  Residents will pay 9-mill property tax, 1 mill fire protection, and 1.4-mill debt reduction for calendar year 2016.

Another item that was approved for the 2016 calendar year was the Fire Protection Contract which was signed with the Thompson Hose Company.

Supervisor Alex Komar stated the Road Crew has been putting up replacement signs throughout the Township.  He also informed everyone that the bridge deck on Bear Swamp Road has been poured, and should be reopening early January.

One application was received for the open position of Township Secretary since Carolyn Jennings will be leaving in the early part of 2016.  Ms. Jennings has agreed to stay on until the audit is completed for calendar year 2015.  Kim Conklin is the only applicant, and the Township Supervisors will be setting up a date for an interview in the near future.  Supervisors discussed the importance of having the new person start as soon as possible for training purposes. 

The Planning Commission still has not received any application paperwork for the proposed electricity generation plant that was discussed at last months meeting.

Pension Plan information was received from the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors.  The Supervisors all agreed it was something they would like to review and have a representative come in and speak with them about the benefits of joining the plan.

State Representative, Sandra Majors replied to their letter asking her to oppose House Bill 864 which would change the Supervisor’s six year term to a two year term.  Representative Majors said she would keep their request in mind if it comes up to the full House of Representatives for a vote.

The Supervisors received a request for a donation to the Thompson Toddlers charity, which is run by William F. Wallace.  This charity provides a Christmas party with Santa, wrapped gifts, and a food basket for the family dinner.  This year’s event will be held at the Thompson Masonic Hall, on Saturday, December 12th from 2-4 pm.  The event is free of charge.  If you wish to donate, please send your donations to the Thompson Toddlers, PO Box 94, Thompson PA 18465.  Supervisors will be donating $150 this year to the Thompson Toddlers.

The next meeting for the Thompson Township Supervisors will be on January 4th at 5 o’clock pm, instead of the regular 7 o’clock meeting time.

Susquehanna Community School District Board Directors took the following personnel actions during their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

Approved hiring of the following personnel: Kim Legg - Archery Club Advisor; Will Szili - Jr. High Boys Basketball Head Coach; Travis Pregnar - Jr. High Boys Basketball Clock; Jacob Johnson - Varsity Baseball Coach; Dori Spencer - Girls Varsity Basketball Clock; Jeremy Page - Jr. Varsity Baseball Coach; and Shannon Oropallo - Part-time Food Service.

Approved the following Volunteers: Brady Towner - Jr. High Boys Basketball, and Dave Benson - Elementary Wrestling.

Approved the following Volunteer for the 2015/2016 school year: Teresa Wilson - Grades 5 & 6 Boys Basketball.

Approved the following Substitutes as Sub Drivers: Julie Walker, Lisa Butts, Laura Beach, Brooke Slocum, and Shelia Gulley.

Approved the following Substitutes for the 2015/2016 school year: Karen Johnson - Substitute Aide, and Judie Parks - Substitute Teacher and Aide.

Accepted the following Resignations effective on dates noted: Will Szili, Archery Club Advisor - October 27, 2015; Michael Keyes, Junior High Boys Basketball Coach - October 27, 2015; Shirley Decker - Part-time Nurse Position - October 26, 2015; and Patricia Barnes, Food Service Position - November 25, 2015.

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.

Disorderly Conduct:  On December 4th at 12:45 pm an 8 year old juvenile male brought his hunting knife to the Blue Ridge School District to show it to a friend. 

Fleeing and Eluding:  On November 18th at 4:25 pm a trooper attempted to stop a blue and gray Ford Ranger for an expired inspection sticker, and the 17 year old male juvenile failed to stop.  The juvenile's identity was known and charges were filed.  The incident occurred in Bridgewater Township. 

Harassment:  On November 28th at 10:00 pm two Little Meadows women are accused of assaulting an Apolacon man at the Township Cabin.  The accused were cited for harassment. 

Harassment:  Between the 26th and 27th of November, a 33 year old woman was attempting to leave a Lenox residence when a 33 year old man is accused of grabbing her by the shirt and pulling her back into the residence.  He then slapped her in the side of the head.  The accused was cited with harassment. 

Simple Assault:  On November 29th at 12:30 am troopers arrived at a Choconut Township residence for a reported domestic disturbance.  Once on scene, it was learned a physical altercation took place between the accused (two Friendsville women and a Friendsville man), and the victims (one Friendsville woman, and two Friendsville men).  The accused man was charged with simple assault and harassment.  The women were charged with Harassment through District Court 34-3-01. 

Theft:  Between the 27th and 28th, one or more perpetrator(s) took possession of a 2007 Honda TRX400 ATV from near an abandoned quarry.  It was parked in the vicinity of a cabin used by its owner and the ATV was taken without permission. 

Crash:  On November 30th at 6 am Bradley Obrien of Montrose was traveling southbound on Sr 29 in Franklin Township, when his vehicle exited the west side of the roadway and struck a tree with the rear passenger side.  It then came back onto the roadway as it rotated clockwise and exited back off the west side of the roadway, striking another tree with the driver side of the vehicle and coming to a rest against the tree facing north.  A seat belt was in use;  the driver was not injured in the crash and the unit sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. 

Fugitive From Justice:  On November 6th at 2:53 pm troopers arrived at a Lenox Township location on I 81 for a disabled tractor trailer.  Troopers then ran the driver through NCIC and discovered that the accused was wanted out of Georgia for Bigamy.  Troopers too the accused, a 45 year old Brooklyn, Ny man, into custody, and he was transported to the Susquehanna County Prison. 

Criminal Mischief:  On November 20th at 11:30 pm the vehicle of a Meshoppen man was damaged intentionally by another vehicle, while located in Lenox Township.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Drug Possession:  On November 27th at 3:10 pm a 33 year old Bronx man was found to be in possession of marijuana during a traffic stop at I 81 in Great Bend Township.  The perpetrator was to be charged in District Court 34-3-02. 

Recovered Stolen Vehicle:  On November 27th at 3:10 pm a stolen vehicle belonging to a New Milford woman was located at a Great Bend Township location, for a vehicle code violation. The same vehicle was returned to its owner. 

Theft by Unlawful Taking:  On November 7th 5 rings were removed from the nightstand of a Meshoppen man, in Auburn Township. 

Theft of a Mailbox:  A Hop Bottom woman reported that her mailbox was stolen between November 27th and 29th.  The investigation was continuing as of the time of report. 

Criminal Mischief:  On November 19th at 8:45 pm the mailbox of a Kingsley woman was smashed with an unknown object.  The perpetrator(s) then departed the scene heading toward Kingsley.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Crash:  On November 17th at 12:38 am an unnamed person was traveling east along Sr 706 in New Milford Township when, at a point nearing Cosmello Road, he took his eyes off the road and was distracted by the radio.  The Mercedes-Bend traveled into the west ditch just east of the Cosmello Road intersection. 

Burglary:  On November 23rd at approximately noon, Colton Bell of Susquehanna was taken into custody by multiple members of PSP Gibson, from a burglary which occurred on November 17th.  Bell was arraigned at District Court 34-3-01, was unable to post bail, and was at the Susquehanna County Corrections Facility, pending a preliminary arraignment.  Further charges were filed on November 28th, at District Court 34-3-02, on Bell, for another burglary. 

Attempted Burglary:  On November 23rd between 8 am and 8 pm, one or more perpetrator(s) attempted to push in a front entry door to a Uniondale Borough residence.  They were unsuccessful in gaining entry to the residence.  The investigation was continuing as of the time of report. 

Theft:  Between November 14th and 15th, one or more perpetrator(s) stole a log splitters, valued at $500 from a Harmony Township location.  The investigation was continuing as of the time of report. 

Commercial Vehicle Crash:  On November 19th at 12:30 am an unnamed driver was traveling across a traffic way at the Flying J in New Milford Township, towards the exit.  The vehcile turned right and the right, mid portion of its trailer struck another parked unit in the left rear corner of its trailer.  No injuries were reported from this crash. 

Burglary-Criminal Trespass:  On November 20th an unknown perpetrator entered the basement of a New Milford woman.  The perpetrator was observed fleeing the residence by the victim.  A description of the perpetrator was not available.  There were no signs of forced entry. There were no reports of anything stolen and/or damaged. 

Anyone with information regarding any of these incidents is requested 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 11:30 a.m. on December 4, 2015: Duane M. Aldrich, Todd A. Andrews, Asa M. Atherholt IV, Kenya J. Bentler, Tonya S. Birchard, Edwin Blaisure, Adam Bohn, Allan A. Bucksbee, Michael J. Burger, Tina M. Clark, James Donahue III, David J. Fischer, Jeffrey J. Gamble, Morgan A. Garcia, Angelica Groover, Jonathan L. Hollister, Timothy M. Holmes, Kristen N. Kelly, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Lawrence M. McGuire, Timothy Murray, Rebecca A. Reardon, Desiree L. Shifler, Jason L. Shores, Christopher Snyder, Marcus E. Spickerman, James E. Turcotte, Brandi R. Wayman, Pati Welch, Matthew C. Whitney, Roger D. Williams, Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals. 

Clifford P Johnson, 51, of Montrose, PA to 6 months to 2 years in a state correctional facility, not to possess firearms, to maintain employment, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay $350 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Lenox Township on July 7, 2014.

Shaking Jones, 33, of New York, NY to 3 months to 23 ½ months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution pay restitution to the victim for Theft by Deception on November 17, 2014 in Great Bend Township.

Andrew Winfield Lesser, 32, of Susquehanna, PA to 11 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 3 years probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victims in this case, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to possess firearms, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages, undergo a 11 PM curfew, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Harmony Township.  Mr. Lesser also received 11 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to possess firearms while on supervision, not to possess or consume controlled substances without a valid prescription, undergo a 11 PM curfew, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Harmony Township between June 23, 2012 and July 5, 2012.  Finally, Mr. Lesser received 11 months to 2 years minus 1 day in Susquehanna County correctional Facility followed by 3 years probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to possess firearms while on supervision, undergo an 11 PM curfew, not to have contact with anyone on supervision for Theft by Unlawful Takin in Great Bend Township between July 2, 2012 and July 7, 2012.

David William Walker, 29, of Montrose, PA to 20 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to victims, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, attend A.A. meetings on a regular basis, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to possess any firearms while on supervision, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages, perform 30 hours of community service for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Bridgewater Township on March 2, 2015.

Brandon M Henneforth, 27, of Blakely, PA to 23 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to possess firearms while on supervision, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, perform 30 hours of community service for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Harford Township between February 1, 2015 and February 5, 2015.

Michael Paul Lepre, 26, of Hop Bottom, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $10 EMS, pay $150 Pennsylvania Transportation Trust Fund Cost, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, pay $100 Act 198 fee, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Township on November 8, 2014.  Mr. Lepre also received 1 year probation, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Recklessly Endangering Another Person in New Milford Township on November 8, 2014.

Branden Robert Kimmel, 29, of Montrose, PA to 5 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, complete 90 sessions of A.A. counseling for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Forest City Borough from February 26, 2015 to March 1, 2015.  Mr. Kimmel also received 5 months to 18 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to have contact with codefendants, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, complete 90 sessions of A.A. counseling for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Forest City Borough on June 17, 2015.  Finally Mr. Kimmel received 2 years probation, to run consecutive to the above sentences, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, participate in drug and alcohol counseling, subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Theft by Unlawful Taking in Forest City Borough between May 23, 2015 and May 30, 2015.

Dustin Godfrey, 37, of Montrose, PA to 30 days probation, pay $150 fine, pay cost of prosecution for Harassment in Forest Lake Township on January 26, 2015.

Martin J Palumbo, 31, of Scranton, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution pay $100 Act 198, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, complete safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol counseling for Driving Under the Influence in Clifford Township on April 19, 2014.

Michael John Fiske, SR, 56, of Susquehanna, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, complete safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment for Driving Under the Influence in Jackson Township on July 11, 2015.

Ryan Donald Allen, 23, of Nicholson, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 Ems, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment, complete safe driving school, complete a CRN evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Lenox Township on April 3, 2015.

Laurie Ann Mikels, 51, of Browndale, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, complete safe driving school program, receive drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment, complete a CRN evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in Forest City on March 18, 2015.

Paul Haupt Deck, 80, of Hallstead, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment for  Driving Under the Influence in Great Bend Township on August 1, 2015.

David Guinn McCune, 29, of Greers Ferry, AR to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on June 13, 2015.

Jonathan Richard Lord, 35, of Hallstead, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Penn Dot fee, receive drug and alcohol counseling, complete a CRN evaluation, complete safe driving school program for Driving Under the Influence in Great Bend Township on March 18, 2015.

Isiah Joshua Kosik, 26, of Newburg, WV to pay a $250 fine, pay $10 Act 198 fee, pay cost of prosecution for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in New Milford Township on September 5, 2015.

Chandon Nicole Crawley, 35, of Montrose, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, make restitution to the victim, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete a CRN evaluation within 30 days for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on June12, 2015.

Stanley Coralla Gumaer, 54, of New Milford, PA to  6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford Township on July19, 2015.

Michele Linda Smithka, 49, of Montrose, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, complete safe driving school program receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, receive a CRN evaluation within 30 days for Driving Under the Influence in Forest Lake Township on May 16, 2015.

Margaret C Shafer, 52, of Carbondale, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $10 EMS, pay $75 Pennsylvania Transportation Trust Fund fee, complete safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete a CRN evaluation within 30 days for Driving Under the Influence in Clifford Township on July11, 2015.

The following were accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program: David J Teetsel, Daniel Richard Hancock, Kristine Erin Totsky, Sara Ann Price, Ryan Matthew Lee, Jordan Thomas Aldrich, Diane E Rusek, Celia R Schoffstall, Donaldo Lopez Rosales, Gerald E Sutton.