Mary Jane Reddon as Grand Marshall

True to form, Main Street in Susquehanna Depot was filled with people enjoying the parade on July 22, 2016, day two of Hometown Days.  Reddon Drug Stores is celebrating 100 years in business, and Mary Jane Reddon was the Grand Marshall of the Parade.

American Legion Riders

The American Legion Riders, Chapter 86 led the way, followed by Susquehanna Police and Fire Company.  Other participants included Commissioner’s Alan Hall, Mary Ann Warren and District Attorney Robert Klein.

The Penn Dixie Band

Penn Dixie Band entertained the crowd with their lovely music, and candy was flying out abundantly from cars, trucks and floats.  Shaw’s Barber Shop, The Candy Man (Stone Bridge Lions), Adams CATV, Tri State Gospel Singers, Democratic Party and NEPA Community Health Care participated, along with Fire and Rescue Trucks, Ambulances, Police Vehicles, off road vehicles, and a “Pen Kill” horse.

Fire companies participated from Susquehanna, Snake Creek, Windsor, Columbia, Hallstead, Harford, Thompson, Montrose, Great Bend, Deposit, and Clifford.  Barnes Kasson Hospital and Harford Ambulance was on hand along with Girl Scout Troop 50219, Susquehanna Boy Scouts and Endless Mountain Theater Company.

After the Parade people headed down to the Carnival to enjoy the band “The Look”, eat delicious food provided by numerous vendors, rides and games for all.

The Delmonicos 4-H club had a meeting on June 13th at the Montrose Bible Conference. Our leaders helped us complete our QAM (quality animal management) requirements. We also got chicken BBQ tickets to sell as a fundraiser. The members sold tickets for dinners and halves.  At the BBQ on June 26th the dads cooked the chicken and we handed out the dinners. This fundraiser helps pay for our 4H enrollment and our fair entry fees. Our next meeting is in July at the Montrose Bible Conference.

Hi!  My name is Katelyn Farley, and I am a Susquehanna County Dairy Maid.  I am nine years old and live in Montrose, PA.

I LOVE ice cream and one of my favorite places to go is Antol's Drive In, located in South Montrose.  Antol's, also known as "The Ice Cream Place", is a family-run business that has been in operation for 56 years.  Originally owned and operated by George and Jean Antol, it started out as "Overton Farms Dairy Bar" and was located in South Montrose at what is now Mary's Antiques.  It later moved across the street into what is now Anthony's, and became a Tastee Freez franchise.  Antol's has been in its current location, just down the road from its original location, since 1978, and is currently owned and operated by the original owner's son and his wife, Dave and Joan Antol.  Dave's mother, Jean, still comes to help out on occasion, even at the age of 85!

Pictured (l-r) are: Maura Warner, Malayna Fowler, Joan Antol, Katelyn Farley, Dave Antol.

Antol's motto has always been quality.  Dave said that he would rather serve quality products over quantity.  He said that most people don't know the secret to making really delicious ice cream, but was willing to reveal it to us.  It's having the correct balance between milk and air.  Dave takes pride in what he serves and is always staying on top of new products.  Last year, Antol's added Dippin' Dots to their menu, and this year you can now order pizza, which we all know is made with cheese, one of the 3 dairy products we should all be consuming every day!

So get out there and support your favorite ice cream place and at the same time you will be supporting our hard working dairy farmers. After all, July is Ice Cream month, and that's a good enough reason for me.

David Passetti, representing Barnes Kasson Hospital presented Susquehanna Community Development Association. Member and 5K Run/Walk Coordinator Sue Crawford with a Sponsorship Check.

Where would the 5K Run/Walk be without sponsors? The S.C.D.A., in coordination with the Borough of Susquehanna Depot, wish to thank-you all for helping to promote good health and exercise as well as community involvement."

James Bond

Our  Pet Of the Week is James Bond. You may recognize this handsome gentleman as we featured him once before but strongly feel he can use the extra publicity again.

James has been with us for quite some time and sadly has watched many of his furry friends leave the building while he patiently waits for a best friend of his own.

Our dear 007 is a friendly, neutered, 2 year old mush of a cat who has been diagnosed with FIV. But that doesn't mean he shouldn't be a loved and cherished pet.

So if you are willing to have a one kitty home and be a conscientious pet owner, please give our big boy a chance to finally have his turn at a new life.  It would really mean the world to this sweet boy and you would be our heroes as well!

This Saturday the 23rd is our annual True Friends yard sale.  Everything is by donation and goes directly to helping us care for our furry friends at the shelter.

Fun Fact:Over 30% of households in North America own a cat. Adopt James or one of his feline pals and join the "in crowd”.

The Lions Clubs of District 14-H, which encompass Wayne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, and Susquehanna counties have been collecting aluminum can tabs to be given to 2 charities that use the collection as a fund raiser.  The charities are Kidney Dialysis and the Ronald McDonald House.  Our 900 + members, in the 30 clubs all over The District, along with their family and friends have been collecting the tabs for a few years.  Recently, they were able to present 70 lbs. to Kidney Dialysis, and 60 lbs. to the Ronald McDonald House.

The reality for many hunters today is they must seek land to hunt on. Some own land, some lease land, and most seek the opportunity to hunt on someone else’s land by receiving permission from the landowner.

Hunter access was identified as one of the largest issues impacting the future of hunting at a recent Whitetail Deer Conference Summit. East of the Rocky Mountains, most hunting occurs on private land, and this is especially true in states like Alabama, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas where 97 to 98 percent of the land is in private ownership. Where housing/building development, anti-hunting sentiment among some landowners, and competition from other hunters occur, it can be downright difficult finding a place to hunt.

In decades past, many hunters could walk out the back door, cross several property boundary lines during the course of a hunt, and never worry about upsetting the landowners or being arrested for trespassing. Unfortunately those days are long gone!

Here are 10 tips to help you keep on good terms with landowners and maybe secure a spot to hunt.

1. Ask permission well in advance of the season. Don’t show up the week before opening day and expect a positive response. It may happen, but increase your odds by asking weeks or months in advance.

2. Make a good first impression. Don’t show up dirty from work or in hunting attire. A shower and clean (non-camo) clothes can go a long way toward receiving permission.

3. Be polite and respectable. Language and behavior can be the deciding factor, so don’t blow it before you even make “the ask”. Continue being polite and respectable even if the answer is no. Thank the landowner for his/her time and leave on good terms. Doing so can turn a "no" today into a "yes" in the future. Being impolite or disrespectful is a guaranteed continual "no."

4. Take a child with you. It’s amazing how a well-behaved child can help create a great first impression or enhance an existing relationship with the landowner. Some landowners are also far more likely to allow you to hunt if they feel they’re helping a child.

5. Offer to help the landowner. Let them know you’re willing to help them for the opportunity to hunt. You can offer to help cut wood, fix fences, pick up trash, or anything else they may need help with. I have personally secured permission to hunt by offering each of these tasks as well as helping ranchers work their cows and even just keeping an eye on their land for them. You can also offer to help plant trees, pick rocks, and mark or paint boundary lines. If you’re not willing to help the landowner, don’t expect them to be willing to help you.

6. Start small. Small game, that is. Many landowners who wouldn’t let you hunt deer on their land may let you hunt squirrels and rabbits. Use this opportunity to mentor a child and develop a positive relationship with the landowner. Doing so could be your ticket to a future deer stand on his/her property.

7. Give them your information. Hand them a business card or note card with your name and contact information. Landowners like to know who is on their property and how to contact them if necessary. This is also important if the landowner initially declines your request but reconsiders at a later time or knows another landowner that he/she can pass your information to.

8. Offer to provide and pay for insurance. For as little as a few cents per acre you can get (hunting land liability insurance through QDMA) that covers you, any guests, and the landowner. Many landowners deny permission to hunt for fear of liability. Offering to provide this insurance policy can make all the difference with your request.

These last two items pertain to situations where you receive permission to hunt.

9. Get details on where, when and how. Be sure to ask the landowner where you can and cannot park, when you can and cannot hunt, and how you may hunt. Some landowners don’t like rifles. Some may not want you there on a special weekend their son and daughter-in-law visit to hunt. Oblige them and just hunt with your bow or hunt elsewhere when their family is in town. Follow their wishes. Be sure to close each gate you go through and pick up any litter you find on their property.

10. Give back. Hunting on someone’s land is a big privilege, so give something back to the landowner to show your appreciation. I’ve shared turkey and venison with generous landowners. Thank-you cards, Christmas cards, and other tokens of appreciation go a long way toward receiving permission again in the future.

I hope this information helps you gain permission to hunt new land this fall. Be sure to mentor a youth or new hunter this year, and good luck in the woods.

These “tips” were suggested by the national staff of the Quality Deer Management Association. Follow them at www.qdma.com

There are 11 “Local” Branches of QDMA in Pennsylvania with the Susquehanna Branch 674 Mitchell Rd. Meshoppen, Pennsylvania 18630 Contact: Mike Koneski (570) 965-2176 – Phone;  Cowanesque Valley Branch 4508 RT 49 Knoxville, Pennsylvania 16928 Contact: Scott Beebe (814) 326-4172 – Phone, being in Northeast Pennsylvania.

There are 15 “Local” Branches in New York State with the Southern Tier & Finger Lakes Branch Contact: Mike Edwards (585) 813-2021 – Phone and the Seven Valleys Branch 3160 S. Hill Road McGraw, New York 13101 Contact: Jesse Wildman (607) 345-8595 – Phone being the closest to the Binghamton, NY area.

Original article compiled by the QDMA national staff. Local information added by Bob Wagner.

Bob Wagner is Secretary for the Susquehanna Branch of QDMA. Mr. Wagner has been a QDMA member for 15 years.

Representatives from the APPRISE program are available at the Area Agency on Aging office in Montrose to counsel individuals regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Advantage Plans, Medigap/Supplement, prescription plans and the Pennsylvania PACE program. Information is available on the numerous medical insurance and prescription drug eligibility programs available. Assistance with the completion of various medical forms and applications is also available. These services are offered as part of the Agency’s APPRISE program.

The Area Agency on Aging representative is available to discuss insurance and prescription medicine issues for all ages and advocate for the individuals as necessary. This service is confidential and offered at no cost.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, call the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. at 1-800-634-3746.

The APPRISE program is always in search of people that are interested in volunteering. Helping people understand their benefits can be such a highly rewarding opportunity. You can be part of our team.

To volunteer as an APPRISE Counselor or to receive more information about the volunteer opportunities, please call the agency at 1-800-982-4346.

The APPRISE program and the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners. For additional information on Area Agency on Aging services, please call 1-800-634-3746. For more information contact Hollie Irvine, APPRISE Coordinator, 570-265-6121 or hirvine@bsstaaa.org.

Bench Warrants

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT’S for the following individuals as of 10:45 a.m. on July 15, 2016: Edward R. Ashman, Tonya S. Birchard, Michael J. Burger, Joshua Burns, Brian N. Carter, Natasha Everett, Shawn P. Fiorentino, David J. Fischer, Jeffrey J. Gamble, Morgan A. Garcia, Jonathan L. Hollister, Kristen N. Kelly, Todd J. Layton, Charlie J. Legere, Steven J. Leiser, John J. Liepinis III, Jason Luce, Jr, David N. Miller, Peggy J. Mills, Ralph J. Minnick, Timothy Murray, Curt Newhart, Matthew J. Peters, Michelle Petersen, Brian T. Phillips, Bruce A. Schurr, Desiree L. Shifler, Michael A. Sipple, Robert Staff, Charles Vanwinkle, Jr., Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.

Deeds

Jesse W. Manzer to Theodore Smith, in Lenox Township for $5,000.00.

Richard H. and Christine K. Lathrop to Jennifer Greenwood, in Dimock Township for $1.00.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Edward J. Moyle, in Forest City for $25,000.00.

Douglas Marx (ESTATE) to Harmony Valley Vineyards, Inc., in Harmony Township for $186,222.97.

Ferdinand E. and Lisa Bistocchi to Lisa Bustocchi, in Bridgewater Township for $1.00.

Laura J. Wells, Jerry W. Wells and Candy J. Wells to Jerry W. and Candy J. Wells, in Dimock Township for $1.00.

David Jayne to David Jayne, in Auburn Township for $1.00.

Lester Lyle Lasko to Brian Post, in Choconut Township for 41.00.

Eleanor L. Andrejko (TRUST BY TRUSTEE) to Robert G. McNamara Jr. and Carol McNamara, in Oakland Township for $26,000.00.

Robert S. Dierolf, Elaine Dierolf and Evelyn L. Dierolf to Friedland Farms LLC, in Lenox Township for $179,000.00.

Mary Ann Bryant and Kenneth A. Thompson Jr. to Bryant Thompson Irrevocable Grantor Trust, in Dimock Township for $1.00.

Gary Kielar and Carol Kielar to Paul and Jacqueline Atkinson, in Forest City for $15,000.00.

Robert L. Spangenberg to Lisa Diane Spangenberg, in Ararat Township for $1.00.

Mark G. and Lori A. Shelp to Valise A. Persing, in Montrose for $127,000.00.

Jean C. Youngs to Resort Reclamations LLC, in Herrick Township for $10.00.

Endless Mountains Health Systems, Inc. to Earle A. and Robert R. Wootton, in Bridgewater Township for $1.00.

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.

Burglary/Theft:  Between June 1st and July 1st the Harmony Township camp of an Avoca man was broken into.  The following items were taken:  a Mr. Heater brand tough buddy propane heater, and assorted gas line fittings.  The estimated value of the loss is $300.  The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report. 

Criminal Mischief:  Between July 1st and 2nd, a Clifford man reported that his mailbox was destroyed by means of a firework or similar explosive device.  The investigation was ongoing as of the time of report.

Act 64/DUI Drug:  On July 1st at 2:18 pm Mark Tanner of Susquehanna was stopped by a trooper for an equipment violation.  The trooper detected the odor of marijuana and conducted a search of Tanner's vehicle; Tanner was subsequently arrested for an act 64 violation.  He was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. 

Theft:  Between June 27th and July 1st a Clifford Township man had the registration plate stolen off of his boat trailer.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Harassment/Trespass:  The police were investigating a harassment and trespass incident in Ararat Township.  The suspects (four women) went onto the property of another woman, and let her horse out of its stable.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Attempted Theft:  On June 23rd a woman in her late twenties was observed to be entering a storage shed.  The suspect fled the area on foot when a neighbor yelled at her.  It was undetermined as of the time of report if any items were taken. 

Burglary:  Between June 12th and 29th, a burglary occurred in Jackson Township in which a victim's shed was entered by means of a pried open lock.  Once the perpetrator was inside the shed, he stole items from within.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to please contact the police. 

Theft:  Between the 13th and 24th of June, an unknown perpetrator stole the wallet and Samsung tablet of a Montrose woman.  The wallet was recovered at the Dollar General store in Tunkhannock, Pa.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the police. 

Theft:  Between March 15 and June 29th an ATV, 2 chainsaws, and a weed eater were stolen from a storage shed.  The total estimated loss was valued at $7500. 

Burglary/Theft of a Motor Vehicle:  On June 28th at 6:28 pm Donald Norton of South Gibson entered the Gibson Township residence of a Thompson man.  Norton returned the truck later that day and was taken into custody.  Charges were filed at District Court 34.3.03. 

Theft:  Between June 19th and June 23rd a Horseheads man had 22 batteries stolen from a storage facility by unknown actors.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to please contact the state police. 

Burglary:  Between the 6th and 11th of June, one or more unknown perpetrator(s), entered the summer home of a Bryn Mawr woman, by unknown means.  Once inside the residence the perpetrator(s) drank the victim's beer and liquor.  The perpetrator(s) also used the victim's bedrooms prior to departing.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the police. 

Escape:  On June 23rd at 1:45 pm Louis Yachymiak escaped, during an attempt to take him into custody on a criminal warrant.  Charges were pending for violation of PA CC5121 Escape. 

Determination on account of service dog:  On June 23rd at 6:30 pm a Forest City man alleged that he and a guest were asked to leave the listed location because of his service dog. 

Agg. Assault:  On June 20th at 12:03 pm two Susquehanna County Sheriff Deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on a female at a location in Ararat Township.  The female was not located at the location.  While searching the premises, troopers observed a man hiding in a shed.  It was learned through their investigation that the accused was wanted outside of New York on a warrant.  At that time a physical altercation occurred between the deputies and the accused as he attempted to flee the scene.  

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

Susquehanna County, PA (July 20, 2016) Looking for something fun to do Monday-Friday? Looking to get out and socialize among your peers? Looking to share a meal?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions you should check out a local senior center near you. Our senior centers are open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with daily activities and a meal.

Susquehanna County has senior centers in Montrose, Great Bend, and Lanesboro which are open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The other Senior Centers, which include Lawton (only open Monday and Friday), Forest City (open Monday-Wednesday and Friday), and Lenoxville (open Thursday only) are open 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on their respective days. At each center there are opportunities to volunteer.

If you are interested in attending or volunteering at our Susquehanna County senior centers, please call 1-800-634-3746 for more information.

The B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging are funded in part by the Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.