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Adams Cable Company took first place honors in the Susquehanna Hometown Days Parade this year.
The Adams "Family" of employees participates in (at least) seven local parades every year, and donates any prize money won back to the local host community.
This year's prize money was donated to the Susquehanna Community High School Cross Country team.
The Beta Rho Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG), a society for women educators, recently collected and donated pasta and spaghetti sauce to the Summer Lunch Box (SLB) Program at the Hop Bottom Lutheran Church. The program provides five bi-weekly food distributions of staple items for meal preparations during the months of June, July, and August. Families in the Mountain View School District who receive free/reduced price meals during the school year are eligible for the SLB program. Because there are no paid administrators in this grass roots efforts, 100% of the donations received goes right back into the program.
The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. (PACD) in conjunction with the award sponsor, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), presented the operators of four farms with the Clean Water Farm Award during its annual conference on July 18, 2018 in Lancaster, PA. The honor is awarded annually to farmers who manage their daily farm operations in an environmentally conscious manner that helps to protect Pennsylvania's water quality.
The Pennsylvania 2018 Clean Water Farm Award Recipients are from Susquehanna, Franklin, Berks and Indiana Counties.
Ed and Gwen Chianese own Windcrest Farm, a 50 cow/calf beef farm in Jackson Twp. just south of Susquehanna, PA. The farm has 92 acres: 55 of cropland/hayland, 25 acres of pasture and 10+ acres of forestland. Best Management Practices (BMP's) also known as soil and water conservation practice include 9500 feet of diversions, 15000 feet of subsurface drainage, several grassed waterways, one stone lined waterway, 14 acres of contour strip-cropping, 7.1 acres of riparian buffers, 3 spring development systems installed with watering troughs for his beef herd, 450 feet of animal trail and walkway, a concreted barnyard and a manure storage facility and 3100 feet of streambank fencing.
Ed Chianese, doing what he loves to do (2017 photo courtesy of USDA NRCS)
Mr. Chianese's farming operations have been awarded with the Cooperator of the Year Award (1985), and twice he was presented with the No-Till Farmer of the Year award (2006 & 2017) by the Susquehanna County Conservation District (SCCD). Mr. Chianese has worked with the USDA Soil Conservation Service, now the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), since 1969 when his first farm conservation plan was written. He and the USDA NRCS have updated the farm conservation plan 3 times since then. Mr. Chianese has worked with the USDA NRCS for 48+ years receiving their technical (engineering) assistance and program help. In addition, he has also had a Nutrient Management plan written for his operation and a grazing plan. Future conservation projects include more pasture work by installing subsurface drainage to collect water for two water troughs, underground outlets, and livestock water pipeline. Mr. Chianese noted, "I am extremely pleased with all of the soil and water conservation technical assistance that I have received over the years from the USDA NRCS and the Farm Services Agency's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), plus the help from the Susquehanna Conservation District and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. I know and have seen a pronounced improvement of my soil and the water drainage and water holding capabilities of my cropland soils".
The Clean Water Farm award was initiated in 1986. Recipients of the award are nominated by their local county conservation districts. Financial support for this award is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through the Chesapeake Bay.
Regulatory and Accountability Program and the Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Education Office (administered by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc.).
DEP has sponsored this award for the past thirty-two years. Recipients receive a certificate signed by the DEP Secretary and a large Clean Water Farm Award sign to erect on their property.
The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. (PACD) is a non-profit organization whose guiding values include: Sustainable Resource Conservation; Integrity, Local; Education and Outreach; and Partnerships. PACD primarily serves as the collective voice for Pennsylvania's 66 county conservation districts. For more information about PACD, visit www.pacd.org.
Jayne and Joe Frye, and Bob and Brenda Reddon of Susquehanna announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Reddon to Franklin Heckman.
Franklin is the son of Darryl and Patricia Heckman.
Lauren, a graduate of Susquehanna High School and Penn State Worthington is a registered nurse for UHS of Binghamton, NY.
Franklin, a graduate of Susquehanna High School and veteran of the United States Air Force also works at UHS of Binghamton, NY.
The couple is planning an October, 2018 wedding in Susquehanna, PA.
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Pat Carpenter, recently retired gifted education teacher K-12 at the Lackawanna Trail School District, received state recognition in the Alpha Alpha PA State Album of Distinction for receiving the Environmental Education Partnership Award in Wyoming County. The award recognized her dedication to environmental education in her school. For three years Pat partnered with the PA Council of Trout Unlimited and the PA Fish and Boar Commission for the "Trout in the Classroom" project where her gifted education students were totally involved in raising trout, from eggs to the fingerlings which were released each spring. Pictured are Jeanette Saulo, incoming Beta Rho Chapter president, Pat Carpenter and Dr. Nancy Simon, immediate past Beta Rho Chapter president.
United Methodist Community Church, 406 Main Street, Great Bend, is excited to hold our third monthly dinner church.
Join us on Monday, August 13 at 6:00pm at UMCC. This all-ages table fellowship is intergenerational and hands on, suitable for ages 1-99. Bring the entire family and spend an evening (approximately one hour) of fellowship and Bible discussion in our Social Room. Leave the meal planning and clean up to us. We will begin with a light dinner and discussion over the theme of the day.
As we cycle through the summer and anticipate the return of the academic school year, we will take a look at the beginning of creation as told in Genesis 1 and 2. Pulled pork sandwiches will be on the menu.
The "Dinner Church" movement is based on Acts 2:42: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Early Christians would gather in their homes over a meal to share the good news of Jesus.
Contact the church office at 570-879-4506 with any questions or if you would like to RSVP (reservations are helpful but not necessary).
Five educational facilities offering child care to families in Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties will benefit from state grants offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced.
The department's Office of Child Development and Early Learning have selected recipients for the 2018-19 Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program.
Specifically, the grants have been awarded to:
"Studies show that children with access to early childhood education opportunities are better prepared for their school years and have greater chance to succeed, not just in education but in life," said Pickett. "These grants will help open up slots so that more families can take advantage of these worthwhile opportunities."
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts provides high-quality pre-kindergarten services to at-risk 3 and 4 year-olds at no cost to families. Children living in families earning up to 300 percent of poverty, or a family of four earning $75,300 annually, are eligible to apply. Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is offered in school districts, Keystone STARS 3 and 4 child care programs, Head Start programs and licensed nursery schools.
The grant amounts are based on qualifications and the number of families applying.
"Finding affordable child care is a struggle for families, and that's why these programs are so valuable, especially in rural areas like ours," Pickett added.
Families may contact the programs directly to apply. Contact information for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Head Start and other early learning programs can be found by visiting the COMPASS website at www.findchildcare.pa.gov and clicking on "Early Learning and Development Programs," "Find a Provider," "Preschool," and "PA Pre-K Counts" or "Head Start."
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th announced that Field Representative Tom Yoniski will be available for consultation from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, August 7 at the Susquehanna Depot Borough Building, 83 Erie Boulevard, Suite A, Susquehanna Depot.
He will also be available from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, August 21 at the Forest City Borough Building, 535 Main St., Forest City and from 1-3 that same day at the Lenox Township Municipal Building, 2811 State Route 92, Kingsley.
Constituents are encouraged to visit with any questions or problems relating to state matters and no appointment is necessary though they can be scheduled. Concerns may also be addressed by visiting Senator Baker's district office at 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Dallas, by visiting her website at www.senatorbaker.com or by calling (570) 675-3931.
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANT'S for the following individuals as of 8:53am on July 27, 2018: Ryan Aukema, Brett F. Barnes, Allen S. Bowman, James L. Bradley, David Branning, Ryan T. Brooks, Lee M. Carter, Christopher J. Clark, Jeremy T. DeGraw, Nicholas A. Disney, Tina Dolan, Nathasha Everett, Morgan A. Garcia, Jeremy W. Hall, Keith G. Harms, Kaci Jo Howell, Lyle J. Hugaboom, Tara M. Humphry, Timothy J. Jackson, Justin A. Johnson, Jean M. Larson, Todd J. Layton, Lawrence M. McGuire, Peggy J. Mills, Matthew J. Moxen, Nick Petersen, Vincent J. Petriello, Thomas C. Phillips, Matthew J. Setzer, Kelly A. Skinner, Jerome W. Slick, Tyrone M. Taylor, Edward Teshara, Jesse L. Trusky, Charity L. Turner, Renee A. Valentine, Brandi R. Wayman, William Webb, Roderic R. Williams. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Castlerock 2017 LLC to Zevel LLC for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Piotrowski, Frank J and Piotrowski, Barbara A to Olswfski, Anthony and Olswfski, Theodore for $275,000.00 in Clifford Township.
Weber, Dale R and Weber, Pearl Ann to Weber, Dale R (Trust) and Weber, Pearl Ann (Trust) for $1.00 in Liberty Township.
Robinson, Charles and Robinson, Marlene L to Phelan, Michael A and Phelan, Tammy S for $1.00 in Springville Township.
Hallstead Great Bend Joint Sewer Authority to Woosman, Joseph M for $1.00 in Great Bend Borough.
Strawn Living Trust (By Trustees) to Manzer, Sandra M for $89,000.00 in Middletown Township.
Azzam, Hesham (By Sheriff AKA) and Azzam, Hesham M (By Sheriff) and Azzam, Arzu (By Sheriff AKA) and Azzam, A (By Sheriff) to Bear Creek Properties Inc and Pro Ko Properties Inc for $38,701.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Demchak, Brian (By Sheriff) and Demchak, Lisa (By Sheriff) to Honesdale National Bank for $10,869.90 in Forest City 2W.
Wheaton, Mary to Johnson, Julie for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Andrews, Susanne N (FKA) and Andrews, Susanne M and Andrews, Carl E to Andrews, Susanne and Andrews, Carl E for $1.00 in Franklin Township.
Costa, John S (AKA) and Costa, John and Costa, Carole to Costa, Carole for $1.00 two locations in Harford Township.
Quit Claim Deed: Princeton Commercial A Holdings LLC to Dacosta, Arlene Cassandra and Miller, Princess Anna Omega for $7,500.00 in Susquehanna.
Lai, James to Lai, James and Lai, Theresa for $1.00 in Middletown Township.
Lai, James to Lai, James and Lai, Theresa for $1.00 in Middletown Township.
Fannie Mae (AKA) and Federal National Mortgage Association to Falkenberg, Kyle for $22,000.00 in Hallstead Borough.
Bush, Kenneth R and Bush, Kelly M to O'Reilly, Dennis J Jr and O'Reilly, Caitlin J and O'Reilly, Dennis J Sr for $350,000.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Kinney, John R and Kinney, Corinna M to Kinney, Justin R for $139,000.00 in Lathrop Township.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co to Places Properties LLC for $25,200.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Quinn, Maureen N to Quinn, Maureen N and Quinn, John J for $1.00 in Choconut Township.
Rivers, Lisa Schneider and Rivers, Steven J to Rude, Kevin P and Roberge, Suzanne J for $210,000.00 in Herrick Township.
Mineral: Chiariello, James M and Chiariello, Annita B to Believers Stewardship Services Inc for $1.00 in Gibson Township.
Wanatt, John A and Wanatt, Marilyn to Behanick, Judith for $1.00 in Oakland Township.
Conboy, Francis J to Conboy, Timothy and Conboy, Robin for $1.00 in Middletown Township.
Conboy, Francis J to Conboy, Joseph P and Conboy, Carolyn for $1.00 in Middletown Township.
Conboy, Francis J to Conboy, Joseph P and Conboy, Carolyn for $1.00 in Middletown Township.
Travis, Jason C (By Atty) and Travis, Melanie Jo (By Atty FKA) and Batson, Melanie Jo (By Atty) to Rizner, John for $53,000.00 two locations in Ararat Township.
Township Cabin Inc to Rusty's Cabin LLC for $107,000.00 one location in Apolacon Township and one location in Little Meadows Borough.
Keen, Gertrude to Keen, Gertrude O and Pease, Denise for $1.00 in Jackson Township.
Eastman, David B to Eastman, David B and Eastman, Diane M for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
Davis, Carol B to Davis, Carol B (Trust) for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Ciotoli, Eugene E and Ciotoli, Mary Jeanette to Andrews, Jerome D and Andrews, Catherine A for $142,000.00 in Forest Lake Township.
McCollum, Hugh D (Estate) to Stankiewicz, Joshua and Stankiewicz, Sarah for $91,000.00 in New Milford Township.
Schomp, Kenneth R and Schomp, Christine to Alderson, Beth for $192,000.00 in Silver Lake Township.
Davis, Charlotte M to Davis Family LLC for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Davis, Charlotte M to Davis Family LLC for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Davis, Charlotte M to Davis Family LLC for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Davis, Charlotte M to Davis Family LLC for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Corrective: Azzam, Hesham (By Sheriff AKA) and Azzam, Hesham M (By Sheriff) and Azzam, Arzu (By Sheriff AKA) and Azzam, A (By Sheriff) to Bear Creek Properties Inc for $38,701.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Oil Gas Mineral & Hydrocarbon: Rehm, Diane (AKA) and Rehm, Diana to Precision Capital LP for $1,000,000.00 one location in Harford Township and one location in Gibson Township.
Babcock, Guy F and Babcock, Sherry L to DeAngelo, Randy C and DeAngelo, Mary M and Uram, John C and Uram, Lori A for $20,000.00 in New Milford Township.
Tingley, Elizabeth S to Gall, Thomas A and Gall, Sandra J for $90,000.00 in Susquehanna.
Brownell, Ronald G and Brownell, Laura Ann (Estate AKA) and Brownell, Laura A (Estate) to Brownell, Ronald G for $1.00 in Susquehanna.
Novitske, Glenn and Novitske, Gloria to Novitske, Scott G and Novitske, Shaun G and Crescente, Shannan G for $1.00 in Apolacon Township.
Martin, William and Martin, Mary Lou to Hewes, Christine A and Passarieilo, Joann L and Martin, Michael R and Martin, Steven J for $1.00 in Apolacon Township.
Babcock, Mary A (AKA) and Babcock, Mary Alice to Waddington, Mark C Jr for $136,000.00 in Rush Township.
Edsell, Lucille A and Savage, James and Forys-Savage, Teresa (AKA) and Savage, Teresa Forys to Savage, Nathan for $130,000.00 in Friendsville Borough.
US Bank National Association to Kelsey, Harold L and Bliss, Cheryl L for $7,800.00 in Susquehanna.
Barhight, Lisa M and Barhight, Frank B III to Schmidt, Todd and Schmidt, Jennifer and Schmidt, Sara for $155,500.00 in Lenox Township.
Morgan, Warren K (Trust By Trustees) and Morgan, Glynis and Zalewski, Mary to Swingle, Kathryn L for $90,000.00 in Montrose.
Gibson-Gesualdi, Mary R (AKA) and Gesualdi, Mary R Gibson and Anderson, Danella Rose Sheridan to Kenyon, Lauren for $174,300.00 in Clifford Township.
Goldsmith, Edward G and Goldsmith, Rhonda E to Goldsmith, Brady A for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.
Laskowski, Thomas J and Laskowski, Laurie Ann to Hollenbeck, Brian R and James, Brandi D for $227,500.00 in Silver Lake Township.
Vanlenten, Ann to Drazba, Tina Louise for $219,900.00 in Dimock Township.
Kozma, Susan J to Kasson, Vanessa and Kasson, Bryant for $135,000.00 in Springville Township.
Fannie Mae (AKA) and Federal National Mortgage Association to Evans, Clayton E for $37,432.50 in Susquehanna.
Lehrfeld, Frances to Donahoe, Mary Carroll for $160,000.00 in Herrick Township.
Pettinato, Randal P to Wilcox, Mark for $170,000.00 in Clifford Township.
Greene, Dorothy M to Sykes, Diane Marie (AKA) and Sykes, Diana Marie for $1.00 in Harford Township.
Smith, Norman H and Smith, Evelyn M to Kemper, Edward and Smith-Kemper, Sharon (AKA) and Kemper, Sharon Smith for $5,000.00 in Springville Township.
Long, Hope K to O'Leary, Michael and O'Leary, Beth for $95,000.00 in Franklin Township.
Giannetti, Anthony to Hilfiger, Douglas G and Hilfiger, Gail J for $175,000.00 in Auburn Township.
Corrective: Strickland, Boyd H (Estate) and Thorne, David A and Thorne, Kathleen to Thorne, David A and Thorne, Kathleen for $1.00 in Springville Township.