Hi! My name is Katelyn Farley and I am a Dairy Maid for Susquehanna County. Recently I had the opportunity to educate kindergarten, first and second graders at Lathrop Street Elementary School about agriculture as part of Ag Literacy Week.

Katelyn enjoyed her visit as much as the students

I read the storybook "Tyler Makes Pancakes" and played agriculture bingo with the classes of Miss Zenger, Mrs. Pfamatter, and Mr. Wood. The students all seemed to have lots of fun, and hopefully they learned something about agriculture and where their dairy products come from. Don't forget to get your 3 servings of dairy each day from milk, cheese, and yogurt!

Susquehanna County is seeking Dairy Princess candidates. Single young ladies, between the ages of 16-24 with interest in the dairy industry may want to consider devoting time to promote the dairy industry here in Susquehanna County. A County Princess serves for one year. Not old enough to be a Princess? The Dairy Maid and Dairy Ambassador program functions within the County to assist the Dairy Princess in carrying out her duties, and at times plan and carry out dairy promotions on their own.

The qualifications as a Dairy Princess candidate must include at least one of the following; a daughter, granddaughter, niece or sister of a dairy farmer; an employee of a dairy farm or dairy related business; be a 4-H member and own or lease one or more dairy animals as a 4-H project; or have served one year or more years as a Dairy Maid or Dairy Ambassador. A Princess candidate must be at least 16 years old by June 1st and not more than 24 years old as of June 1st of the current year.

Pictured (l-r) are members of the current Dairy Promotion Team: front row - Dairy Ambassador Kendra Brant, Dairy Maids Katelyn Farley, Courtney Marvin, Kaelynn Brant; back row - Dairy Ambassadors Elizabeth Chidester and Alivia Hughes, Dairy Princess Michayla Stahl, Alternate Dairy Princesses Vicki Clark and Dana Nunemacher, Dairy Ambassador Mary Chidester.

A Princess candidate, Dairy Maid or Dairy Ambassador must have a sincere desire to promote dairy products, be a milk drinker and include other dairy products in their personal diet. The Susquehanna County dairy court works hard spreading the message about the importance of consuming "three every day" of dairy; milk, cheese or yogurt.

Girls with interest in being a Dairy Princess candidate or taking part in the program as a Dairy Ambassador or Dairy Maid, or have questions about the program please contact Evie Goff (570-278-1212) or email gofffarm@epix.net by the April 23rd deadline.

Dairy Princess Michayla Stahl will be handing her reign to a new County Princess at the 2018 Dairy Princess Pageant being held on Friday, May 25th, 7:30 at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Parish Hall on Church Street in Montrose. The public is invited to attend.

Libby

This beautiful brindle girl with the mesmerizing tiger eyes is Libby. A four year old, spayed, Boxer mix with an incredibly gentle disposition, Libby is very well mannered, quiet, housebroken, and walks wonderfully on a leash.

We are seeking a home without other pets and with someone who has a lot of time to devote to this sweetie since she is not a big fan of alone time. Spring has sprung and Libby would make a great outdoor companion as well as sharing the comforts of home. So if you are looking for a best friend who wants to be around you all the time please rescue our Libby. You may find she has rescued you as well.

Sadly Libby has been waiting ever so patiently at our shelter for over 1 year. In hopes of finally finding her the perfect home, we are waiving her adoption fee. Possibly you know someone who is home alone all the time and could really benefit from Libby's company???

Little Free Libraries are a growing global phenomenon. The small, front yard book exchanges number 36,000 around the world in 70 countries. Now, a new Little Free Library is available in Thompson, PA.

United Way of Susquehanna County along with its community partners, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center, Clifford Township and Daydreamers Child Care has joined the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers. A ribbon cutting ceremony for their fourth Little Free Library, which is located at the Clifford Recreational Center, (Cemetery Rd. Clifford, PA), was held on Monday, March 26, 2018th at 10AM. Special thanks to Chris Marcho, Clifford Township Supervisor, for allowing us to install the Little Free Library at their facility.

Pictured (l-r) are: Larry Wilson, Chris Marcho, Clifford Township; Katie Valentine, Daydreamers Child Care; Tom Marin, Cameron Wasko, Joe Wright, Bruce Castelli and Dr. Alice Davis, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center; MaryAnn Warren, County Commissioner; Robin Cobb, United Way of Susquehanna County

"Our Little Free Library doesn't just belong to us, it belongs to the whole community," says Kim Merithew, Director of Corporate and Community Giving. This initiative aligns with our goal of Helping Children Do Well focusing on programs that support academic readiness, mentorship, family stability and childhood wellness. "It's our hope that this Little Free Library will bring a little more joy, a little more connection and a whole lot more books to our community", added Dr. Alice M. Davis-Executive Director, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center. "This will be a wonderful addition to the Clifford Recreational Center and we are excited to be a part of this community initiative", shared Chris Marcho.

One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books, especially at home (McGill-Franzen & Allington, 2009). But according to the U.S. Department of Education, up to 61% of low-income families do not have any books for their kids at home.

Little Free Libraries play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books and encouraging a love of reading in areas where books are scarce.

Anyone may contribute or take books. You can donate a book(s) by simply placing them in the Little Free Library book exchange near you. If you take a book (or two) from a Library, you do not need to return that exact book. However, in order to keep the Little Library full of good choices for the whole neighborhood, the next time you swing by the Library bring a few books to share. Little Free Library book exchanges function on the honor system; everyone contributes to ensure there are always quality books inside for both children and adults. This way, we all win!

In addition, informational pamphlets will be available to help connect the community to health and human service agencies serving Susquehanna County residents.

Susquehanna County residents are invited to visit any of the Little Free Libraries located in Thompson, Springville, Lawton and Clifford.

Special thanks are extended to the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Instructor, Bruce Castelli and his students for their expert design and craftsmanship. Under Mr. Castelli's leadership, the students are learning lifelong, valuable skills and have created a lasting community project for many, both young and old, to enjoy. Students from SCCTC Cabinet and Carpentry Making, Auto Body and Welding all contributed to building the unit.

The Susquehanna County Forest Landowners Association (SCFLOA) Board of Directors announced the 2017 Photo Contest winners. Prizes were awarded to the top three award winners of the contest.

Jeanne's oak tree encased in ice first place winning photo(courtesy of Jeanne Capwell)

Jeanne Capwell's stunning first place winning entry as she had captured an oak tree encased in ice. The photo was taken on their Silver Lake Twp. property. First place prize of $100.

Joanna Phalen won 2nd prize with her early fall photo of an aging red maple high on a hill above a fog shrouded valley. This photo was taken in Middletown Twp. Second place prize of $50.

The 3rd place photo was of a red maple with a unique bend in it. The autumn photo was taken by Gerald Pennay, Sr. in Brooklyn Twp. Third place prize of $25.

These photo's and the many of our other photo contest entries will be featured in the new "upcoming" 16-month SCFLOA 2019 calendar. The new calendar will be debuted during the 2018 Harford Fair at the SCFLOA Booth! The SCFLOA Board thanks everyone for sharing their creativity with the photo contest entries.

Bench Warrants

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT'S for the following individuals as of 10:00 a.m. on April 6, 2018: Antonio L. Alcantara, Edward R. Ashman, Ryan A. Aukema, Allen S. Bowman, James L. Bradley, David Branning, Ryan T. Brooks, Jason J. Carroll, Lee M. Carter, Steven P. Cordner, Jeremy T. DeGraw, Tina Dolan, Richard A. Durand, Jr, Nathasha Everett, Morgan A. Garcia, Jeremy W. Hall, Keith G. Harms, Timothy M. Holmes, Bryan Homsher, Lyle J. Hugaboom, Tara M. Humphry, Jean M. Larson, Todd J. Layton, Matthew S. Miller, Peggy J. Mills, Ralph J. Minnick, Richard A. Murphy, III, Zachary A. Nybeck, Vincent J. Petriello, Thomas C. Phillips, Chad Schurr, Matthew J. Setzer, Richard D. Shoemaker, Jerome W. Slick, Marcus E. Spickerman, Robert Staff, Tyrone M. Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Randy R. Teel, Edward Teshara, Samantha Ulrich, Renee A. Valentine, Jeffrey Warner, Thomas A. Whipple, Jr., Kyle D. Wilbur, Roderic R. Williams. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.

Deeds

Ruiz, Mary Louise and Ruiz, Charlie G to Crisman, Hal K for $148,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Aylward, Maureen G (Estate AKA) and Aylward, Mary G (Estate) and Mallon, Laura Jean to Mallon, Laura Jean for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Desantis, Lynda to Troiano, Lance for $45,142.35 in Gibson Township.

Arnold, Elizabeth M to Arnold, Elizabeth M for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Stalker, Ryan D and Stalker, Rebecca K to Damiani, Christopher J and Damiani, Breynne S for $152,700.00 in Lenox Township.

Allen Family at Twin Creeks Trust (By Trustees) to Allen, Brenda Lee for $100,000.00 in Rush Township.

Tierney, Edward M Sr (Estate) to Benacqquisto, Christy Ann for $110,000.00 in Great Bend Township.

Forrer, George Jr and Lista, Frank A (Estate AKA) and Lista, Francis A (Estate) to Ofalt, James R and Ofalt, Sarah D for $162,500.00 in Gibson Township.

Kosciow, William (Estate) to Longcoy, Carol for $92,783.00 in Forest City.

Wenzel, Gerald C to Valentine, Cara S for $120,000.00 in Great Bend Township.

Quitclaim: Franck, Susan to Franck, Susan C (Trust) for $10.00 in New Milford Township.

Quitclaim: Franck, Susan to Franck, Susan C (Trust) for $10.00 in Liberty Township.

Following are March, 2018 sentences as handed down by Susquehanna County Court.

Richard Allen Dunne, 21, of Meshoppen, PA to 12 months probation, pay a $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Bridgewater Township on September 20, 2017.  Mr. Dunne also received a $25 fine and was ordered to pay the costs associated with a summary traffic offense for Careless Driving in Bridgewater Township on September 2017.

Shannon A Vanvleck, 34, of Hallstead, PA to 1 day to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 Pennsylvania Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, attend and complete the Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program, obtain and drug and alcohol evaluation, obtain a CRN evaluation, not to utilize controlled substances or alcohol while on supervision for Driving Under the Influence in Liberty Township on May 6, 2017.

Lawrence Willard Rumola, 39, of Binghamton, NY to 7 years probation to run concurrent with any sentence being served in New York State, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, continue with any drug and alcohol treatment deemed necessary by the treatment provider, pay restitution to the victims in this case for Criminal Mischief from June 11, 2016 to June 25, 2016 in Harmony Township.  Mr. Rumola also received 7 years probation to run concurrent with any sentence being served in New York State, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, continue with any drug and alcohol treatment deemed necessary by the treatment provider, pay restitution to the victims in this case for Theft by Unlawful Taking from June 11, 2016 to June 25, 2016 in Harmony Township.

Brandon James Cicon, 23, of New Milford, PA to 6 months probation, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, not to utilize any controlled substances while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in New Milford Borough on March 23, 2017.

Christopher Malone, 29, of Clifford Township, PA to 42 months probation to run concurrent with sentence being served in Lackawanna County, pay $250 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any controlled substances or alcohol while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 25 hours of community service for Possession of Certain Chemicals with the Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance on March 16, 2016 in Clifford Township.

Daniel Hunter Beesley, 19, of Susquehanna, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, complete a CRN within 30 days, not to utilize alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in New Milford borough on March 3, 2017.

Jesse Naylor, III, 35, of Hallstead, PA to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, perform 10 hours of community service, complete a CRN evaluation within 30 days for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on December 20, 2017.

Jeremy Glenn Knickerbocker, 33, of Kirkwood, NY to 6 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete alcohol highway safe driving school program, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence on July 2, 2017 in Great Bend Borough.

Eric D Berkowitz, 33, of Dresher, PA to 6 months to 23 ½ months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $300 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete an Alcohol highway safe driving school program, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substances without a valid prescription, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence on July 18, 2016 in Bridgewater Township.

Toby Lynn Sparks, 42, of Susquehanna, PA to 30 days home confinement using Susquehanna County SCRAM Bracelet Program, followed by 5 months probation, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, obtain an drug and alcohol evaluation, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence on April 29, 2017 in Oakland Township.

Julie Ann Decker, 36, of Montrose, PA to 36 months probation, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victims in this case, not to utilize controlled substances without a valid prescription or alcoholic beverages while on supervision, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, perform 25 hours of community service for Criminal Trespass on June 11, 2016 in Harmony Township.  Ms. Decker also received 36 months probation to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victims in this case, not to utilize controlled substances without a valid prescription or alcoholic beverages while on supervision, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, perform 25 hours of community service for Theft by Unlawful Taking on May 21, 2016 in Harmony Township.

Gabrielle C Acciai, 21, of Jessup, PA to pay a $50 fine and pay cost of prosecution for Disorderly Conduct in Montrose Borough in December 2015.

Charles J Brand, 23, of New Milford, PA to 12 months probation, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, not to utilize any alcoholic beverages or controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 10 hours of community service for Flight to Avoid Apprehension in Lathrop Township on May 11, 2017.  Mr. Brand also received 6 months probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, not to utilize any alcoholic beverages or controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 10 hours of community service for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Lathrop Township on May 11, 2017.

Amy Lauren Tompkins, 45, of Montrose, PA to 5 months home confinement followed by 5 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete the alcohol highway safe driving school program, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize controlled substances or alcoholic beverages while on supervision, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose principle business is the sale of alcoholic beverages, complete 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Bridgewater Township on February 23, 2017.

Patricia Marie Watson, 43, of Uniondale, PA to 24 months probation, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 10 hours of community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, continue with drug and alcohol treatment for Theft by Deception in Susquehanna Borough on May 17, 2016.  Ms. Watson also received 24 months probation to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any alcohol or controlled substances without a valid medical prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 10 hours of community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Theft by Deception in Susquehanna Borough on May 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016.  Ms. Watson also received 24 months probation to run concurrent with the above sentences, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, no to utilize any alcohol or controlled substances without a valid prescription, perform 10 hours of community service, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Theft by Deception in Susquehanna Borough on July 30, 2016.  Finally, Ms. Watson received 24 months probation to run concurrent with the above sentences, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 10 hours of community service, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Theft by Deception in Susquehanna Borough on July 29, 2016.

Casey A Wiedmaier, 41, of Hallstead, PA to 2 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 Ems, complete an Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances without a valid medical prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings for Driving Under the Influence on October 29, 2016 in Montrose Borough.

Ryan J Brown, 31, of Jermyn, PA to 5 days to 6 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $1,000 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, perform 25 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Herrick Township on November 24, 2016.  Mr. Brown also received 90 days incarceration in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility to run concurrent with the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay restitution to the victim in this case for Harassment in Herrick Township on November 2, 2016.

John Allan Manning, 53, of Nicholson, PA to 2 days home confinement, followed by 5 months probation, pay $500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $75 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, receive a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to possess transport or consume alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances without a valid prescription, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Lathrop Township on April 15, 2017.

Richard Allen Manning, 46, of Tunkhannock, PA to 4 months to 23 ½ months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, pay $200 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the victim in this case, participate in a drug and alcohol program, not to utilize any alcohol and/or controlled substances without a valid prescription, not to enter any establishment whose principle purpose is the sale of alcohol, not to have contact with anyone on supervision, perform 10 hours of community service for Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds in Susquehanna Borough on December 15, 2016.

Tina Marie Braungard, 40, of Great Bend, PA to 30 days home confinement followed by 5 months probation, pay $750 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, complete a CRN evaluation, complete an alcohol highway safe driving school program, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Harford Township on September 21, 2016.  Ms. Braungard also received 24 months probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, not to utilize any alcohol or controlled substance without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to enter any establishment whose principle purpose is the sale of alcohol, perform 10 hours of community service for Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Harford Township on September 21, 2016.

Eric R Sterling, 49, of Windsor, NY to 5 days incarceration in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, followed by 5 months probation, pay $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, pay $150 PA Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $10 EMS, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, not to utilize any alcohol or controlled substances without a valid prescription, be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings, complete a CRN evaluation, perform 10 hours of community service for Driving Under the Influence in Oakland Township on April 6, 2017.  Mr. Sterling also received 6 months probation to run consecutive to the above sentence, pay $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee, follow through with any drug and alcohol treatment recommended necessary by treatment provider, not utilize alcohol or controlled substances without a valid prescription, perform 10 hours of community service for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Oakland Township on April 6, 2017.

The following were accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program:

Johnathon James Weber, Heather Nicole Chrzan, Ethan Wayne Ropecka, Gary Thomas Golecki, Deborah Lynn Kirkpatrick, Matthew J Fuller, Michael Eric Armitage, Jonathan MacGill, Michelle Petersen, Dylan Stone.