The Pennsylvania Bluestone Association (PBA) held their annual dinner on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Harford Firehall. Among the speakers were State Representative Tina Pickett, State Representative Jonathan Fritz, Commissioner Alan Hall, Commissioner Doug McClinko and District Attorney Marion O'Malley. Commissioner Elizabeth Arnold was also present, along with representatives from the Hunts For Healing organization. Hunts for Healing is based in Laceyville, PA and was established to provide post 9/11 combat soldiers a place to participate in outdoor programs including shooting, hunting and fishing. This year, through raffles at the annual dinner, the Pennsylvania Bluestone Association was able to donate $3550 to Hunts for Healing. A highlight of the dinner included the comedy and magic of John Graham from Scranton, PA. The delicious buffet meal was provided by Cangiano's Catering, Scranton.

Pictured (l-r) are: front row - Mike Fabrizi P.B.A., Todd Schmidt P.B.A., Ethan Demi Hunts for Healing, Mike Meyers Hunts for Healing, Charlie Wage P.B.A.; back row - Marty Evans P.B.A., Jim Marcy P.B.A., Chad Hollenbeck P.B.A., Bill Albert P.B.A., Bill Ruark P.B.A., Eddie Green P.B.A.

The PBA was established over 50 years ago to serve as a voice for the bluestone industry. The organization is dedicated to promoting and protecting the mining and sale of bluestone. The PBA encourages the exchange of ideas and offers safety training to its members. The 10 directors hold monthly meetings to discuss industry topics. The directors also hold positions on multiple advisory boards to represent the bluestone industry when policies are established that affect the livelihood of thousands of local families.

Fire departments, schools, parks and townships are a few of the 41 Pennsylvania organizations that will receive $264,300 in funding this spring from Williams through its bi-annual community grant program. The total includes $15,000 that will be distributed to organizations in Susquehanna County.

One of the 41 recipients is the Borough of Montrose, which will use its $5,000 grant to make local park improvements.

Montrose Memorial Park will receive much needed improvements, according to Councilman Craig Reimel.

"With Williams' financial support we are going to be making much-needed improvements to Memorial Park," said Councilman Craig Reimel. "These improvements will increase the park's usability and ensure it remains a safe place for the entire community."

Grants up to $10,000 per applicant are being awarded by Williams to eligible organizations in communities where the proposed Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project is currently being constructed. Today's announcement represents the seventh grant award cycle. Williams has announced total awards to 309 organizations of more than $2.2 million across the Atlantic Sunrise project area since the program's inception in 2015.

This spring's grant dollars were dispersed in the following broad categories: emergency response ($107,000), education ($64,500) and recreation or community enhancement projects ($92,800).

Grant applications can be completed online at www.atlanticsunriseexpansion.com/community/grant-program. Applications must be received by Sept. 1.

Susquehanna County Grant Award Recipients include: $5,000 to the Borough of Montrose for park enhancements; $5,000 to the United Fire Company of Montrose to purchase rescue equipment; $5,000 to the Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania for trail improvements.

Pictured (l-r) are: Carolyn Hall, Peoples Security Bank; Cynthia Beeman, Executive Director, Susquehanna County Interfaith

Peoples Security Bank and Trust recently presented a $1,000 contribution to Susquehanna County Interfaith. This donation was used in support of their emergency program, which helps individuals and families stay warm, assists with electricity and water services, and provides food, clothing or shelter when needed. The Interfaith program helped feed about 400 individuals during March and another 318 families with heat, electricity or water.

Cubbie

Meet Cubbie, a handsome and distinguished looking gentleman who slightly resembles a bear cub, hence his name. But unlike a bear, our Cubbie is not at all shy and will seek out affection wherever he can get it. Only 3 years old, microchipped, UTD and neutered, this very friendly and people focused kitty is in love with everybody including kids and other cats. Please come in and meet our green eyed beauty. We guarantee you will be impressed with his cuddling skills.

Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced her satellite office schedule and veterans service hours for the month of May.

"The 110th District is one of the larger geographical districts in the state, so it can be difficult for some residents to stop by our full-time offices in Sayre and Towanda," Pickett said. "That's why I host satellite office hours so that residents can make a local call or stop by and receive the help they need in working with state government."

For the month of May, staff will be available at the Sullivan County Commissioners Office in the courthouse on the first and third Wednesdays, May 2 and May 16, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.

Residents of Susquehanna County can call Pickett's staff at (570) 934-2557 anytime during regular business hours.

At the Sayre district office, Dan Falls from the American Legion can help veterans navigate the complexities of government programs and services designed for them. Specifically, he can help veterans and their family members with compensation, pension, death benefits, education and health care, as well as any issues pertaining to benefits.

Falls will be at the Sayre office on Thursday, May 17, from 10 am - 2 pm. Veterans do not need to be a member of the American Legion to receive these services, and appointments can be made by calling Pickett's Sayre office at (570) 888-9011.

Pickett's full-time offices are located at 321 Main Street, Towanda, phone (570) 265-3124, and 106 West Packer Avenue, Sayre, phone (570) 888-9011. More information is available 24 hours a day on Pickett's website at www.RepPickett.com or on her Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/RepPickett. Residents can also sign up via her website to receive a weekly email about local and state activities.

Community involvement is such an important teaching tool which yields immediate gratification for both the students and the community. Dr. Davis stated, "It makes me so happy that we can hone the skills of our students and at the same time give back to our community."

Pictured (l-r) are: Thomas Martin, Cameron Wasko, Joe Wright and SCCTC Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Instructor Bruce Castelli

SCCTC Carpentry students recently installed their fourth student-built little library at the Clifford Township Building. The first installation occurred in May of 2017 and that library is located at the Springville Township Building. The other two libraries are located in Thompson and Rush.

While the Carpentry and Cabinetry class did the majority of the project, welding students made the brackets and the autobody students painted it. Like so many SCCTC projects, it was a team effort.

County Commissioner Mary Ann Warren, who was present at the Clifford installation, stated, "The Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center is such an asset to the County as it gives back to our communities as well as offering classes for skills that students are able to use for lasting employment right after graduation."

To celebrate the accomplishments of the Foster Grandparents, a luncheon was held on Wednesday, April 25th, at the Best Western Grand Victorian Inn. The Foster Grandparents enjoyed a buffet lunch, photo booth, and recognition gift during the event. Speakers that honor the Grandparents and their efforts included; Mary Rathbun-Foster Grandparent at W.R. Croman Elementary, Melissa Beeman-Troy Intermediate School Teacher, Marlea Hoyt-Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Executive Director, and Marybeth Bolt-Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator.

During 2017 sixty-three Foster Grandparent Volunteers served three hundred forty-seven youth at thirty-six volunteer host sites, throughout the four counties, volunteering a total of forty-nine thousand, three hundred eighty-four hours. Foster Grandparents served as role models, mentors and friends to enable students to learn, Foster Grandparents provided one-on-one tutoring, and guided children at a critical time in their life.

Foster Grandparents that celebrated one year of service include: Bradford County - Vickie Adams, Connie Green, Helen Keir, Debora Stanton, Susan Stull; Susquehanna County - Rae Beautes, Geri Curry, Sharon Havey; Tioga County - Donald Bettilyon.

Peggy Babcock from Bradford County celebrated five years of service.

Norine Jenner and Ester Ketcham from Susquehanna County celebrated ten years of service.

Three volunteers celebrated fifteen years of service; Mary Jane Slater from Bradford County, Betty Walker from Susquehanna County and Evely Morseman from Tioga County.

Foster Grandparents are individuals age 55 and over who volunteer at Head Start centers, day cares, and schools under the supervision of a classroom teacher. Income-eligible Foster Grandparents receive a modest stipend, travel reimbursement, pre-service training and monthly in-service training.

The Foster Grandparent Program is hosted by the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Bradford County United Way, Susquehanna County United Way and the Lycoming County United Way serving Tioga County.

For more information on the Foster Grandparent Program and other Area Agency on Aging services please call 1-800-982-4346.

Bench Warrants

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT'S for the following individuals as of 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2018: Antonio L. Alcantara, Edward R. Ashman, Allen S. Bowman, James L. Bradley, David Branning, Ryan T. Brooks, Lee M. Carter, Steven P. Cordner, Jeremy T. DeGraw, Tina Dolan, Richard A. Durand, Jr, Nathasha Everett, Morgan A. Garcia, Jeremy W. Hall, John J Haney, Keith G. Harms, Timothy M. Holmes, Bryan Homsher, Lyle J. Hugaboom, Tara M. Humphry, Jean M. Larson, Todd J. Layton, Peggy J. Mills, Ralph J. Minnick, Richard A. Murphy, III, Zachary A. Nybeck, Vincent J. Petriello, Thomas C. Phillips, Chad Schurr, Bruce A. Schurr, Matthew J. Setzer, Richard D. Shoemaker, Jerome W. Slick, Vernon L. Smith, Marcus E. Spickerman, Robert Staff, Tyrone M. Taylor, Randy R. Teel, 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

Bevilacqua, Marcello to Berg, Dakota and Berg, Elizabeth for $80,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Clark, Robert F and Clark, Bette V (By ATTY) to Kingston, Makayla for $93,000.00 in Montrose 2W.

Wood, Mark Robert (Estate AKA) and Wood, Mark R (Estate) and Wood, Joshua M and Wood, Chelsi and Wood, Adam D and Wood, Joan M (AKA) and Wood, Joan E to Davis, Alice M for $125,000.00 in Dimock Township.

Hibbard, Roselyn P to Guenter, Janet for $154,000.00 in Springville Township.

Jennings, Bart C and Jennings, Wendy L to O'Boyle, Richard J for $190,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Armetta, Diane M to Butts, Shannon for $2,000.00 in Susquehanna.

Lerch, Robert (AKA) and Lerch, Robert S and Lerch, Frances B to Lerch, Kevin G and Lerch, Bonnie J for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Distant Ventures Limited Partnership to Klecha, Michael for $149,999.00 in Auburn Township.

Swanson, Victoria (Estate AKA) and Swanson, Victoria H (Estate AKA) and Swanson, Victoria P (Estate AKA) and Swanson, Vicki (Estate) to Swanson, Victoria (Estate AKA) and Swanson, Victoria H (Estate AKA) and Swanson, Victoria P (Estate AKA) and Swanson, Vicki (Estate) for $1.00 in Herrick Township.

Zaleski, Janet (Estate) to Zaleski, Janet for $1.00 in Forest City 2W.

Kelley, Edward to Hester, Michael L and Hester, Tina J for $1.00 in Friendsville Borough.

Conrad, Fred (AKA) and Conrad, Frederick and Conrad, Ashley to Walker, Curtis J for $98,500.00 in Gibson Township.

Kelsey, Melissa R and Deyo, Lisa R and Fiske, Kevin M and Fiske, Rae E (Estate) to Kelsey, Melissa R and Kelsey, Jeffrey D for $1.00 in New Milford Borough.

Simmons Rockwell Realty of Pennsylvania LLC to Williams Field Services Company LLC for $330,000.00, three locations in Great Bend Township.

MTGLQ Investors LP to Penrith, Adrian L and Penrith, Holly A for $20,000.00 in Susquehanna.

My Homesite Real Estate LLC to Knox, Ashley and Ward, Siera for $144,000.00 in Rush Township.

Ayotte, James S and Ayotte, Ashley E to Ayotte, James S for $1.00 in Middletown Township.

Skoczylas, John E (Estate) to Devito, Spencer A and Devito, Catherine M for $105,000.00 in Middletown Township.

Hanjaras, Marion P (Trust By Trustee) to Hanjaras, Marion P (Trust) for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Hanjaras, Marion P (Trust By Trustee) to Hanjaras, Marion P (Trust) for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Spedding, Beth L to Spedding, George Nelson and Spedding, Doris L for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Spedding, George Nelson and Spedding, Doris L to Spedding, Beth L for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Kochmer, Rachel (Estate) and Kochmer, Scott and Kochmer, Robert and Owens, Machelle I and Kochmer, Joseph Paul Jr to Owens, Machelle I and Owens, William for $1.00, one location in Clifford Township and one location in Gibson Township.

Mallery, Eric M and Mallery, Savannah R to Turbessi, Kyle for $187,800.00 in Apolacon Township.

Noble, Harold J to Noble, Harold J and Noble, Patricia E for $1.00 in Springville Township.

Honradez Investment Group LLC to Laduca, Salvatore and Laduca, Karen S for $9,500.00 in Forest City.

Fortuna, John (Estate) to Fortuna, John and Fortuna, Margaret for $23,750.00 in Harford Township.

Donohue, Krista N to Donohue, Patrick M for $1.00 in Great Bend Borough.

Welch, Christopher and Welch, Diane to Brennan, Michael C and Brennan, Jane D for $259,000.00 in Herrick Township.

Seprosky, Mary A to Seprosky, Joseph C Jr for $1.00 in Forest City.

Walls, Doris D and Walls, Stewart E to Walls, Heather L and Tremblay, Katherine D and Tyler, Elizabeth W for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Monks, Lenore to Monks, Walter P Jr for $1.00, two locations in Jackson Township.

Posluszny, Barney (AKA Estate) and Posluszny, Bronislaw (AKA Estate) and Posluszny, Bronislaw B (Estate) to Posluszny, Bernard L for $1.00 in Jackson Township.

Posluszny, Barney (AKA Estate) and Posluszny, Bronislaw (AKA Estate) and Posluszny, Bronislaw B (Estate) to Stephan, Carol and Heckman, Theresa and Gibson, Barbara for $1.00 in Jackson Township.

Semons, James Elbert and Semons, Mary E to Bayne, Gerald F and Bayne, Jean M for $12,000.00 in Sliver Lake Township.

Burnard, John W (Estate) to White, Rebecca for $1.00 in Oakland Township.

Zellers, Dayle Laniloa Swackhammer McCarey to Zellers, Dayle Laniloa Swackhammer McCarey for $1.00 in Jessup Township.

Lalli, Vito M and Lalli, Jill to Long, Kevin M and Long, Jennifer D for $45,000.00 in Ararat Township.

Following is the list of names drawn to serve as Petit and Traverse jurors for May to appear in the Court of Common Pleas, Susquehanna County Courthouse (large Courtroom), Montrose, PA, on the 14th day of May, 2018, at nine o'clock am (9:00 am):

 

MAY JURY SELECTION LIST                         DISTRICT

100 ALLEN, DONALD L                                   LENOX TWP

74 BUNGAY, MEGAN JANINIE                              FOREST CITY BORO

81 CONKLIN, DEBORAH                                   MONTROSE BORO

143 COPELAND, DARLENE A.                              MIDDLETOWN TWP

85 CRISMAN, DEBORA ANN                          DIMOCK TWP

1 DAVID, BRUCE C                                SILVER LAKE TWP

141 DELESKY, SAMANTHA                           SPRINGVILLE TWP

86 DISKIN, DEREK JORDAN                         BRIDGEWATER TWP

105 DUDOCK, NICHOLAS                            MIDDLETOWN TWP

146 ELY, MARY KATHRYN                           BRIDGEWATER TWP

149 FIORILLO JR., MICHAEL P                           FOREST CITY BORO

102 FITCH, ROBERT VERLE                         GREAT BEND BORO

98 FLUCK, LANA PRICE                                  BROOKLYN TWP

110 FRANCHAK, BRUCE PETER                             SILVER LAKE TWP

76 FRANSSEN, ROSEMARY                           DIMOCK TWP

112 FRUEHAN, FRANCIS                                  SILVER LAKE TWP

79 GOULD, NELSON L                                    NEW MILFORD TWP

89 GRIFFIN, LARRY                               GIBSON TWP

124 GRISAFI, GERRI L                                  NEW MILFORD TWP

119 HARTMANN, MATTHEW V                         THOMPSON TWP

158 HECKMAN, SCOTT RANDALL                            SILVER LAKE TWP

140 HOFFA, LENORA MARIE                         FOREST LAKE TWP

115 KANE, WILLIAM F                                   GREAT BEND TWP

75 KELLEY, SUSAN E                                    AUBURN TWP

93 KESSLER JR., DON                                   FRANKLIN TWP

104 KILMER, FRANK E                                   LIBERTY TWP

107 LAMPHERE JR., JOHN FRANK                    BRIDGEWATER TWP

90 LAURIE JR., JAMES P                                AUBURN TWP

68 LEWIS, PAMELA KAY                                  JESSUP TWP

87 LUTHER, COREY J                                    BROOKLYN TWP

139 MANNINA, ROBERTA AILEEN                     HALLSTEAD BORO

132 MARCHO, JANE ELLEN                          CLIFFORD TWP

148 MARVIN, SCOTT D                                   LIBERTY TWP

159 MCLEAN, JACOB DANIEL                              LENOX TWP

78 MILOS, PATRICK VALENTINE                           ARARAT TWP

121 NASH, TREVOR A                                    BRIDGEWATER TWP

131 PERRY SR., RONALD J                         NEW MILFORD TWP

154 PORTZ, JENNIFER LYNN                              CLIFFORD TWP

97 REPELLA, JENNIFER A                          JACKSON TWP

69 REPOLEY, LINDA                               DIMOCK TWP

91 ROBINSON, ERIC JAMES                         RUSH TWP

138 ROBINSON, KINGSLEY                          MONTROSE BORO

116 ROSENCRANCE, JOLENE FRANCES                       CHOCONUT TWP

2 ROSENKRANS, JOSHUA EARL                             BRIDGEWATER TWP

122 ROWE, TERRY D                               LENOX TWP

157 SHARPE, ANN                                 FOREST CITY BORO

142 SHERMAN, FRED L                                   SPRINGVILLE TWP

129 SHIENBAUM, ERVIN                                  NEW MILFORD TWP

106 SHIFFER JR., GEORGE EDWIN                   AUBURN TWP

94 SMITH, KENNETH J                                   LATHROP TWP

83 SPERING, MARY S                                    DIMOCK TWP

163 SPRAGUE, MICHAEL S                          LATHROP TWP

155 STROHL, CAROL E                                   RUSH TWP

3 SUPANCIK, MARK JOSEPH                         GIBSON TWP

4 SWETTER, RUSSELL PAUL                         CLIFFORD TWP

127 THOMAS, EMILY R                                   BROOKLYN TWP

134 TOMPKINS, PHILIP L                          HALLSTEAD BORO

135 VALENTINE, DENNIS JAMES                           BROOKLYN TWP

70 WARRINER, RAYMOND                            DIMOCK TWP

144 WELSCH, LINDA JOYCE                         HALLSTEAD BORO

117 WORMUTH, CHARLES WALTER                     OAKLAND TWP

Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest eye health and safety organization, has declared May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month to help educate the public on the dangers that UV exposure may have on vision. UV damage may cause immediate effects, such as a corneal sunburn (photokeratitis). Long hours on the water, for example, without proper eye protection can cause this problem.

UV damage has been linked to the development of macular degeneration, cataract, pterygium (a growth on the white part of the eye) and cancer. According to the World Health Organization, different forms of eye cancer may be associated with life-long exposure to the sun. Melanoma is the most frequent malignant cancer of the eyeball, and a common location for basal cell carcinoma is on the eyelids.

Adults and children are at risk from UV damage. However, the risk of sun related eye problems is higher for people who: spend long hours in the sun; have certain retina disorders; had cataract surgery (although some artificial lenses do absorb some UV rays); are on certain medicines, such as tetracycline, sulfa drugs, birth control pills, diuretics and tranquilizers that increase the eye's sensitivity to light.

When purchasing sunglasses, Prevent Blindness recommends consumers always read labels carefully and only buy sunglasses that clearly state that they block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B rays. Sunglasses should be worn in conjunction with a brimmed hat. Wrap-around sunglasses are best.

For those participating in outdoor sports activities, Prevent Blindness recommends consulting with an eye care professional on eye protection that both blocks UV as well as protects eyes from injury.

"Consistently wearing effective UV eye protection is a habit that we should practice year-round, not just in the warm-weather months. By wearing UV-blocking sunglasses and a visor, we can help protect our vision today and for years to come," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.

For more information on the dangers of UV exposure and how to choose the best UV protection, visit the Prevent Blindness dedicated Web page at http://www.preventblindness.org/protect-your-eyes-sun or call (800) 331-2020.