March 18,2018 was the first meeting this year for the Elk Mt. Community 4-H. The club had a few new members come. As a group we went through the clubs agenda. The high light of the meeting was electing officers. Pictured above (l-r): front - Maggie Kowalewski as Vice President, Ryan Wright as Secretary, Zoey Wright as News Reporter; back - Amanda Gawel as President, Payton Lord as Treasurer. The meeting ended with a few demonstrations and a snack for all to enjoy.

Pictured (l-r) are: Colleen Wilkes - Monthly Chair, MaryAnn Warren - Susquehanna County Commissioner, Jenny Bixby - President NJDBPW.

Commissioner Warren spoke to the NJDBPW on April 26, 2018, on the topic of being a Bridge to the Future. She spoke of how all the accomplishments and disappointments she had were all Bridges to what would be her future. She encouraged each of us to look at our Bridges to our Future.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded over $22,000 in grants to six eligible museums and official county historical societies in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).

"The 23rd Senatorial District is home to some great museums and historical societies, which exhibit the rich history that we have in North Central and Northeastern, Pennsylvania," Sen. Yaw said. The grants awarded will help these facilities continue the work they do preserving history, and educating the public."

The Susquehanna County Historical Society received a grant for $4,000.

The funding will help strengthen the region's museum community by supporting the general operations of the museums and official county historical societies that are not supported by other state agency funding programs.

According to PHMC, the award amounts are determined using an equation based on a percentage of the eligible museum's previous year's operating budget. The maximum any museum could receive is $50,000. All official county historical societies receive a $4,000 minimum grant.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Memphis

You don't need "Blue Suede Shoes" to take a walk with this Memphis! Just like the Blues music that flows through my namesake's streets, my soulful eyes and disposition make me a great new friend. I am up to date on shots, microchipped and dewormed. I'm a very well behaved dog who will be a very faithful companion. I do prefer a home with no other pets. If you have room at your 'Graceland' for me, please stop by! I'd love to meet you.

The Susquehanna County Bar Association, with sponsorship from the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Military and Veterans Affair Committee, Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Ballard Spahr, LLP, held its annual Wills for Heroes event on April 21, 2018 at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains.

The event features local attorneys drafting estate planning documents, including wills, health care proxies and powers of attorneys, for veterans and first responders at no cost. Eighteen local residents participated in the event and benefited from the pro bono legal services. Bar Association President, Michael Briechle stated, "Wills for Heroes is an opportunity to give back to our community members who have already given so much." Peoples Security Bank & Trust financially sponsored the event. Wills for Heroes is typically held on a Saturday in April or May. This is the third year the Bar Association held the event.

Pennsylvania American Water has announced the lifting of the voluntary conservation notice for customers in its Susquehanna/Hallstead Service Area. The conservation notice was issued for Pennsylvania American Water customers on December 1, 2017 due to decreasing water levels.

As the weather gets warmer, individuals will begin to head outside to enjoy the sunshine.

However, according to the National Safety Council (NSC) 488,123 people were treated in emergency departments after being injured riding a bike, and about 1,100 deaths resulted from cyclists colliding with motor vehicles in 2015.

National Bike Month is observed each May, to showcase the many benefits, including staying in shape, saving gas money, and reducing pollution, of bicycling while encouraging more individuals to participate.

The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division (ATSPA) provides the following tips to ensure you're safe on your bicycle: Always wear a properly fitted bike helmet; Wear brightly colored clothing; Choose a bicycle that fits you now. Do not buy a bigger bike and wait to grow into it; Drive your bicycle on the right side of the road, with traffic, and obey all traffic signs and signals; Be aware of your surroundings and roadway hazards; Make sure your bicycle is in good condition and properly maintained for as long as you own it.

The ATSPA office located in Mechanicsburg sells bicycle helmets in a variety of sizes from toddler to adult. Call the office at 717-766-1616, or visit www.atspa.org for more information.

The American Trauma Society, PA Division (ATSPA) is a non-profit trauma prevention education organization dedicated to reducing suffering, disability and death due to trauma. The ATSPA strives to help all Pennsylvanians survive and lead healthier lives through its trauma prevention education programs.

Bench Warrants

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT'S for the following individuals as of 3:45 p.m. on May 17, 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, James Krauss, Jean M. Larson, Todd J. Layton, Shawn N. Marcho, Peggy J. Mills, Ralph J. Minnick, Zachary A. Nybeck, Vincent J. Petriello, Thomas C. Phillips, Bruce A. Schurr, Matthew J. Setzer, Richard D. Shoemaker, Kelly A. Skinner, Jerome W. Slick, Marcus E. Spickerman, Robert Staff, Tyrone M. Taylor, Randy R. Teel, Renee A. Valentine, Jeffrey Warner, Thomas A. Whipple, Jr., 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

Deed of Road Dedication: Cwikla, Ronald J and Cwikla, Barbara A and Schiavone, John D and Schiavone, Brandi A and Pisarcik, Paul T and Pisarcik, Karen M and Prezelski, Lisa Hornbeck and Prezelski, Paul and Conroy, Francesca Hornbeck and Conroy, Christopher and Olshefski, Edwin J and Olshefski, Deana and Daniels, John J and Daniels, Marianne and Ort, Harold and Ort, Gloria and Idhaw, Gilbert G and Idhaw, Barbara Ann and McAndrew, Paul J and McAndrew, Kristin L and Davis, Edward P and Davis, Ellen M and Tench, Geoffrey W to Clifford Township for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Davis, Robert N to Rhynehart, Adam Jason and Rhynehart, Kristi Nicole for $34,000.00 in Montrose.

Carey, Allyn B and Carey, Betty W to Rose, Joanne Catherine for $225,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Bolles, Mary Jane to Micalizzi, Stephen and Micalizzi, Jo for $5,000.00 in Liberty Township.

Dassori, William A (Estate) to Dassori, Brenda J for $1.00 in Ararat Township.

Golden Keystone LLC to Martire, Dayna Marie and Walsh, Douglas James for $58,500.00 in Forest City.

JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association to United States Secretary of Housing & Urban Development for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Deed of Permissive Easement: Martin, Mary K (Trust) to Ciamaichelo, Frances and Ciamaichelo, Mary and McAndrew, Joseph and McAndrew, Marissa for $0.00 in Herrick Township.

Corrective Deed: Grosvenor, D Dale and Grosvenor, Carol L to Grosvenor, David A and Grosvenor, Barbara R for $60,000.00 in Dimock Township.

Dawes, Charles (AKA) and Dawes, Charles A and Dawes, Susan E to Noble, Jeffery L and Noble, Cynthia R for $60,000.00 in Springville Township.

Johnson, Scott D and Johnson, Mary Beth to Riegel, Zachary F for $88,500.00 in Forest Lake Township.

Jackson, James Freeman (By Sheriff) and Jackson, Jessica (By Sheriff) to Bank of New York Mellon (FKA) and Bank of New York for $4,008.91 in Hallstead Borough.

Heller, Barry (By Sheriff) and Heller, Sheri L (By Sheriff) to Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company (Succ To) and Peoples National Bank for $4,514.35 in Harmony Township.

Huebner, Robert Terry and Huebner, Kathe J to Huebner, Robert Terry for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

FLC Resources LLC to Kempfer, Joshua for $28,290.00 in Forest City 2W.

Sherwood, Edward J and Sherwood, Carol A to Sherwood, Edward J for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Phelps, Norman T Jr to Phelps, Norman T Jr (Trust) for $1.00 in Ararat Township.

Widmaier Revocable Living Trust (By Trustee) and Widmaier, Carl (Trust By Trustees) and Widmaier, James C and Leuenberger, Jeanne M and Widmaier, Genevieve (Estate) and Howell, Margaret A to LPR Energy LLC for $196,481.00 in Franklin Township.

Hydrocarbon: Birmingham Corporation and McCosar Minerals Inc to Paws LLC for $10.00 in Great Bend Township.

Hydrocarbon: Birmingham Corporation to Paws LLC for $10.00 in New Milford Township.

Zrowka, Richard (Estate AKA) and Zrowka, Richard P (Estate) to Zrowka, Mark for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Squier Living Trust (By Trustee) to Salsman, Christina for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Squier Living Trust (By Trustee) to Salsman, Christina and Sane, Susan for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Applegate, Warren Earl and Applegate, Linda E to Bodt, Lawrence P for $187,000.00 in Herrick Township.

US Bank National Association to Ward, John and Ward, Aaron for $61,000.00 in Montrose.

Hinkley, Linda L to Hinkley, Linda L and Harris, Marcia and Pritiskutch, Dawn for $1.00 in Springville Township.

Winkleblech, Mahlon (AKA) and Winkleblech, Mahlon A and Winkleblech, Marjorie E to Wood, Matthew and Wood, Cassandra for $1.00 in Franklin Township.

Comer, Donna to Osterhout, Albert for $28,000.00 in Hallstead Borough.

Smallacombe, Harold W Jr and Smallacombe, Carole A to Flanagan, Jennifer S and Flanagan, Gregory J for $1.00 in Montrose.

Lockwood, Eric Price to Beardsley Properties LLC for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Temple, David L and Temple, Frances J to Temple, David L for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Temple, David L to Kuwaye, Joshua Darryl and Giambra, Marie Elena for $291,000.00 in Auburn Township.

Bennett, Claude to Bennett, Jared for $1.00 in Jessup Township.

Rettberg, Karl H Jr (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Rettberg, Tabatha A (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Petroski, Thomas for $901.00 in Forest City 2W.

Williams, Kim D and Wallace, Joseph P to Williams, Kim D for $1.00, three locations in Lenox Township.

Scott, Edward T and Scott, Beverly J to Frantz, Dione L for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Mineral Deed: Monteforte, Ireno and Monteforte, Mary and Monteforte, James to Monteforte, James for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Long, Joan M to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of -Dept of Transportation for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.

McCarthy, Joseph E III to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of -Dept of Transportation for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.

Weigle, Jason L and Weigle, Chandra L to Macazan, Adam R for $84,800.00 in Oakland Borough.

Kilmer, Cecil and Kilmer, Marilyn to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of -Dept of Transportation for $1.00, three locations in Lenox Township.

Osmun, Jeffery E and Osmun, Cindy C to Kusek, Ronald and Kusek, Kathleen A for $550,000.00 in New Milford Township.

Crowley, Joseph A (Estate) to Pristine Vision LLC for $200,000.00 in Montrose 2W.

Birchard, Rodney and Birchard, Sarah to Turnpike Holdings LLC for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Quit Claim: Snyder, Mary E to Carter, Phyllis L for $1.00 in Gibson Township.