County Living

The North Jackson Ag/Community 4-H Club held its first meeting of the year March 17, 2023. We started the meeting with games to introduce new members. During the meeting, new officers were elected are as follows: Jack Kowalewski, President; Alex Empet, Vice President; Gavin Bewley, Treasurer; Chelsea Empet, Secretary; Ian Briechle, News Reporter; Jabari Glezen, Aiden Empet and Barrett Pavelski, Social Chairs; Julie Briechle, Madelyn Tyler and Harlee Kilmer, Historian. After elections, we discussed important dates and talked about fundraising opportunities for our club. The money raised will go towards a club trip and club apparel.

On April 23, 2023, the North Jackson 4-H club held its second meeting. This meeting was our community service project, which was cleaning the Gibson cemetery. All members are required to have one community service project and many club members completed theirs during this meeting. During the meeting, we went over important dates. Ian Briechle showed members how to do a demonstration and explained the process of tagging a nuisance bear that was captured by the Game Commission. Demonstrations are also required for each member. Also, the club has decided to do a popcorn fundraiser that will start in the near future.

Contact Susquehanna County Extension for more information on 4-H at 570-278-1158.

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth-development program of the US Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-H.

The Montrose Kiwanis and Lions Community Service Clubs are pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2023 Montrose, PA July 4th Celebration. This year's theme is "America's Spirit – Serving Our Community" and will mark the 46th year of celebrating the event coordinated and sponsored by the two Clubs.

The July 4th Celebration is a major fund raiser for both clubs. All of the monies raised are used to provide services and programs to those in need throughout our communities. Some of those Community Service projects and programs include the following: the Kiwanis Club provided over $10,000 in funding to both the Elk Lake and Montrose Schools 6th grade classes for a class trip to Hershey Park, $9,000 to Susquehanna County Interfaith's Christmas Program to provide toys and clothing for needy families, and $5,000 to Interfaith for construction and improvements to their new Thrift Store in Montrose. The Lions Club provided $19,000 in funding for the United Fire Company, $18,000 in funding to the Susquehanna County Library and $9,000 for the Summer Lunch Program.

The Kiwanis and Lions Clubs wish to extend an opportunity to become an integral part of this community event by becoming a Sponsor. Sponsorships are as follows: RED - $100 to $499, WHITE - $500 to $999, and BLUE - $1,000 to $1,500. Your sponsorship of $500 or over will be recognized by a large banner that displays your name and logo and will be in the Line-of-March of the Patriotic Parade. All sponsorship donations will be recognized in Press Releases and Advertisements published by the Montrose, PA July 4th Committee.

Sponsor contributions should be in the form of a check payable to "Montrose, PA July 4th Celebration" and mailed to: Montrose PA July 4th Celebration, PO Box 345, Montrose, PA 18801. For more information contact Ed DeWitt, Treasurer, at 570-278-3537; or email fasteddie1941@twc.com. The Kiwanis and Lions Clubs look forward to partnering with you in our commitment to our community.

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and officials from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission held a news event on Monday, May 22, to highlight a new law in Pennsylvania and raise awareness about Pennsylvania's existing "move over" law prior to the highly traveled Memorial Day weekend.

The event began Monday, 10:30am at Soldiers Grove across from the fountain behind the state Capitol, Harrisburg.

Workers from several tow truck companies were in attendance with their trucks to display their newly fitted blue lights. Prior to the enactment of Act 157 earlier this year, tow truck operators could only use flashing orange or yellow lights. Studies by the Texas Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan demonstrated that drivers routinely ignore the sight of yellow or orange lights on the road. Blue lights elicit a different response from drivers and are far more visible in hazardous weather conditions. They also give distracted drivers more time to see and react before a potential accident.

Mastriano and Turnpike Commission officials also raised awareness about Pennsylvania's existing "move over" law ahead of Memorial Day weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal car accidents are more likely to happen during Memorial Day weekend than any other holiday weekend. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 39.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles during the Memorial Day weekend.

Speakers emphasized safety and being alert for first responders and emergency workers aiding travelers with vehicle accidents.

Watch at SenatorMastriano.com.

At a time when Pennsylvanians are suffering from the impacts of inflation, failing schools and economic uncertainty, the House Republican Leadership team announced the Keystone Commitment, a platform for success focusing on issues affecting all Pennsylvanians.

"Our Keystone Commitment is centered around four cornerstones: A thriving economy, affordable living, safe communities, and a child-first, family-focused education experience," House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said. "These are the issues our constituents are asking us to act on, and these are issues we cannot afford to sit back and wait for someone else to take the lead on."

Republican leaders and members announced their platform as the House session showed Pennsylvanians the clear priorities of House Democrats.

"In just their first few days of session, Democrat leaders proved their desire to increase the size and scope of government, while reducing and restricting your constitutional rights," Cutler added. "That's not what Pennsylvanians are asking for. We listened to the voices of millions of Pennsylvanians crying out for help in creating a path to prosperity for themselves and their children. That's what our Keystone Commitment is built upon."

"House Republicans believe chasing the American dream should not be a nightmare," House Republican Whip Rep. Tim O'Neal (R-Washington) said. "Government should never be a barrier to innovation and economic growth. Too many of our best and brightest are leaving for other states. Our platform works to keep those who want to dream big here at home, while attracting new investment like never before."

"The Keystone Commitment is centered around prioritizing state spending," said Republican Appropriations Chairman Rep. Seth Grove (R-York). "House Republicans will not hide from the difficult decisions facing our Commonwealth, such as addressing the structural deficit and finding ways to attract and retain young families. My goal is to see Pennsylvania gain, not lose, a congressional seat after the next census. Investing in the economy, keeping our communities affordable and safe, along with a world-class education system will achieve this goal."

"Whether it was calls to facilitate more opportunities for family sustaining jobs, cries for more school choice options, or the immense challenge of recruiting enough police officers to keep our communities safe, the answer is still the same, we must push for policies that are grounded in reality," Policy Committee Chair Rep. Joshua Kail (R-Beaver) said. "We owe it to our kids and grandkids, so they can live in a better place than what we have now."

The Keystone Commitment will remain a primary focus of policy decisions and legislative efforts throughout this session, and serve as a platform all Pennsylvanians can join and follow.

More information is available at www.KeystoneCommitment.com.

The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.

Appointments are critical this week for people needing lifesaving care. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule a time to give now.

In thanks for keeping appointments, all who come to give through May 31 will receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.* Donors in May will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB® All-Star Game® in Seattle, including two tickets to the 2023 MLB® All-Star Game® thanks to the support of Fanatics, round-trip airfare, four-night hotel accommodations, a $750 gift card and more.* Those who come to give June 1-30 will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice. Plus, they'll also be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package including a projector and screen, projector tripod, smokeless fire pit, Adirondack chair set and a movie night snack package.^

Local upcoming blood donation opportunities are as follows: May 24, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm, at Bridgewater Church, 10142 State Route 167, Montrose; June 13, from 1:30pm - 6:30pm, at the Montrose Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5642, 16972 State Route 706, Montrose; June 15, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm, at Bridgewater Church, 722 New York Avenue, Hallstead.

For more information and to apply, contact Kelli Quinn at 607-785-7207 or Kelli.Quinn@redcross.org, or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

*Terms apply. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fanatics for details.

^Terms apply. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is inviting high school students in the northeast region to participate in the annual Paint the Plow program. The program challenges youth to incorporate a statewide theme and incorporate it into an original mural that they paint on one of PennDOT's snowplow blades to promote winter driving safety and foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity.

The 2023 theme, "Seat belts are always in season," was chosen to remind motorists that seat belts save lives and should be worn year-round. Deadline for submissions is June 15, 2023.

Students in public and private schools are eligible to participate, though school officials must make the arrangements. Plow delivery and pick-up dates vary by county. PennDOT may modify program categories based on participation numbers.

Additional information on the program, including the guidelines for participation, can be found online at www.penndot.pa.gov or obtained from Elizabeth Fabri at efabri@pa.gov or 570-963-3502 or Jessica Ruddy at jeruddy@Pa.gov or 570-963-4044.

It's a Memorial Day tradition that stretches back to the 1800s – the placing of flowers to honor our fallen military service members for Memorial Day. And it's become a beloved DC tradition as well, with thousands of flowers being placed annually at Arlington National Cemetery.

But this year, the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation says its typical donation sources for funding and donated flowers have dried up, and the Foundation needs to raise funds to cover the cost of purchasing 230,000 flowers on the wholesale market.

The Foundation has secured about 80,000 flowers for its tribute at Arlington National Cemetery this year, but that's a far cry from the 220,000 stems it has brought in the past, and far short of the 310,000 stems needed to honor every gravesite at our nation's most hallowed burial ground for fallen service men and women.

"We have brought flowers to Arlington National Cemetery every year since 2011 for Memorial Day, and it pains me to see our tribute so much smaller this year. Our goal is to honor every fallen service member and veteran headstone with a flower," said Ramiro Penaherrera, the executive director of the Foundation. "We need to raise about $150,000 to cover the cost of purchasing 230,000 flowers at a wholesale price on the global flower market, and we can get transportation donated. We appreciate any support provided by the public."

Thanks to its long-standing ties to the floral industry, the Foundation can obtain flowers at wholesale rates and have them shipped in time for the Memorial Day holiday. The Foundation often receives last-minute donations of extra flowers not sold for Mother's Day, but it cannot rely on these donations to ensure there are enough flowers for the Memorial Day tribute, due to other conditions in the global flower market that make in-kind donations harder to obtain.

Volunteers are also needed for Flowers of Remembrance Day on Sunday, May 28, 9:00am-5:00pm, at Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers will be placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and later in the cemetery. Flowers of Remembrance Day pays homage to the first official, national Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day. This ceremony first took place at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, to honor US service members who died in the Civil War.

You can donate at: https://www.memorialdayflowers.org/donate/.

You can sign up to volunteer (if in the DC area) at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flowers-of-remembrance-day-2023-tickets-579673327527.

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 8:46am on May 19, 2023. Jack Akers, Lloyd Baker, Jennifer Bogart, James E. Bruno, Lee M. Carter, Anthony M. Choplosky, Shawn Fiorentino, Jeffrey A. Fisk, Sarah M. Gennarelli, Derrick J. Lezinsky, Charles M. Lynady III, Randy K. Manzer II, Chad Schurr, Jordon M. Shelp. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.

DEEDS as of 05-24-23

Bickar, Joseph Alexander (Estate) to Bickar, Vincent Thomas and Bickar, Daniel R for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

McHale, Michele L (NKA) and Smithka, Michele L to Fassler, Robert for $70,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Docktor, Willard S (Estate AKA) and Docktor, Willard Stephen (Estate) and Docktor, Alice M (Estate AKA) and Docktor, Alice Mae (Estate AKA) and Docktor, Alice (Estate) and Docktor, Dirk and Walsh, Denise M to Licata, Diane M for $33,000.00 in Auburn Township.

Lambert, Michael Patrick and Barshinger-Lambert, Adrien Mercedes (AKA) and Lambert, Adrien Mercedes Barshinger to Lambert, Michael Patrick and Barshinger-Lambert, Adrien Mercedes (AKA) and Lambert, Adrien Mercedes Barshinger for $1.00 in Herrick Township.

Canfield, Doyal J (Estate) to Canfield, Kevin J and Welch, Kerin J for $1.00 in Gibson Township.

Decker, Edward J Jr (Estate AKA) and Decker, Edward J (Estate) to Decker, Edward J III for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Oil, Gas & Mineral: Rondale Corp Inc to Family Land Group LLC for $190,219.00, one location in Gibson Township and two in Ararat Township.

LaBonte, Marsha A (Estate NKA) and Martens, Marsha A (Estate) to Martins, Leslie H for $1.00 in New Milford Borough.

Pierce, Colton James (AKA) and Pierce, Colton and Pierce, Kayla Rae (AKA) and Pierce, Kayla to Hartman, Connor L and Hartman, Ashlee P for $250,500.00 in Franklin Township.

Curtis, Leonard J (Estate AKA) and Curtis, Leonard John (Estate) to Wronowski, Melanie and Curtis, Jessica for $1.00 in Forest City.

Smith, Todd and Smith, Deborah to Howey, Catherine for $175,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Fair Hill Real Estate LLC and Plenary Appalachia LP and Braven Holdings LLC to Boggs, George and Boggs, Linda for $80,000.00 in Rush Township.

Munda, Michael W to Sarf, Leslie (Trust) for $800,000.00 in Apolacon Township.

Kipar, David R (By Atty) and Kipar, Susan I to Kipar, Patrick K and Kipar, Laura M and Kipar, Michael E and Kipar, Amy C for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Kipar, Susan to Kipar, Michael E and Kipar, Amy C for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Sommerville Land Development Inc to Sommerville Land Development Inc for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.

Sommerville Land Development Inc to Sommerville Land Development Inc for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Ely, Benjamin to Ely, Amanda for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.

Gomez, Gloria L to Pratt, William F for $55,000.00 in Herrick Township.

Eggleston, Peter (Estate) to Russell, Angela Rose and Fuller, Cody J for $149,000.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Button, Betty J (Trust) to Bennett, Joseph M and Bennett, Julie M for $43,000.00 Great Bend Township.

DeWald, Cheryl L and DeWald, Ralph L Jr to DeWald, Cheryl L for $0.00 in Harmony Township.

Zentmyer, Joseph and Zentmyer, Rochelle to Zentmyer, Rochelle for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.

Harvey, Vivian and Krmenec, Mark to Sho Construction Services LLC for $35,000.00 in Oakland Borough.

Albertson, Thomas C to Feduchak, Timothy and Feduchak, Kelly for $50,000.00 in New Milford Township.

Beamish, Suzanne Marie (Trust) to Pasanda, Lois and Pasanda, Ronald for $260,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Barhite, Martin to Barhite, Jamie for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Brainard, Kate S and Wagner, Richard F and Wagner, Jeffrey M and Wagner, Phyllis to Cipilewski, Chester and Cipilewski, Michael A for $10,000.00 in Lenox Township.

Brainard, Kate S and Wagner, Richard F and Wagner, Jeffrey M and Wagner, Phyllis to Metzler, Joseph P and Stahl, John M for $9,000.00 in Lenox Township.

Brainard, Kate S and Wagner, Richard F and Wagner, Jeffrey M and Wagner, Phyllis to Sheridan, John and Sheridan, Carol A for $1,500.00 in Lenox Township.

Backer Properties Inc to Backer, Daniel J and Platt, Gretchen B for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Backer, Daniel J and Platt, Gretchen B to Platt, Gretchen B for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Backer, Daniel J (AKA) and Backer, Daniel and Platt, Gretchen B (FKA) and Backer, Gretchen B to Platt, Gretchen B for $1.00 in Montrose 2W.

Backer, Daniel J and Platt, Gretchen B (FKA) and Backer, Gretchen B to Platt, Gretchen B for $1.00 in Montrose 2W.

Backer, Daniel J and Platt, Gretchen B (FKA) and Backer, Gretchen B to Platt, Gretchen B for $1.00 in Montrose 2W.

Backer, Daniel J and Platt, Gretchen B (FKA) and Backer, Gretchen B to Backer, Daniel J and Platt, Gretchen B for $1.00 in Dimock Township.

Kozik, Mark and Kozik, Dawn to Kozik, Mark for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Kozik, Mark and Kozik, Dawn to Kozik, Mark for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Quit Claim: Kozik, Mark and Kozik, Dawn to Kozik, Mark for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Jenner, Justine L to Jenner, Kevin F for $1.00 in Jessup Township.

Florance, Leona (NKA) and Taylor, Leona Florance to Diaz, Dustin Alan and Diaz, Manuel for $135,000.00 in New Milford Borough.

Williams, James J and Williams, Christine M (Estate) and Williams, John E and Stevens, Mary Ann to Williams, James J and Williams, John E for $1.00 in Harmony Township.

Williams, James J and Williams, Christine M (Estate) and Stevens, Mary Ann and Williams, John E to Stevens, Mary Ann for $1.00 in Susquehanna.

Messersmith, William E and Messersmith, Doris L to Messersmith Family Trust for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Cauchois, Elizabeth Ann Cauchois, Guilheim Louis Marie (AKA) and Cauchois, Guilhem Louis Marie to Tyler, Brian and Tyler, Teresa for $495,500.00 in Choconut Township.

Seese, James O (By Atty) to Krzystofowicz, Adrian G and Avila, Acricibeth A for $65,000.00 in Gibson Township.

Kleinbauer, Christine (NBM) and Baka, Christine and Baka, Jeff to Bielawne, Keith for $225,000.00 in Clifford Township.

Groover, Karen A to Simmons, Brianna L and Simmons, Jeffrey M for $150,000.00 in Dimock Township.

Mineral Coal Oil & Gas: Groover, Karen A to Groover, Karen A for $1.00 in Dimock Township.

Groover, Karen A to Groover, Karen A for $1.00 in Dimock Township.

Davies, Nancy and Torrey, Jean and Torrey, David and Weller, Dorothy and Stone, Roger E Sr and DeWalt, Susan and Stone, Jeremy (AKA) and Stone, Jeremy S and Stone, Frank and Stone, Amanda and Stone, Dylan and LB Stone LLC to Davies, Nancy for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Davies, Nancy and Torrey, Jean and Torrey, David and Weller, Dorothy and Stone, Roger E Sr and DeWalt, Susan and Stone, Jeremy (AKA) and Stone, Jeremy S and Stone, Frank and Stone, Amanda and Stone, Dylan and LB Stone LLC to Smith, Timothy M for $600,000.00, one location in Franklin Township and one in Silver Lake Township.

McNamara, Phyllis B to McNamara, John E for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

VannOstrand, Amanda Nicole to VannOstrand, Amanda Nicole for $1.00 in Montrose.

Deed of Easement: Rail Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Commonwealth of -Dept of Transportation for $1.00 in Lanesboro Borough.

Rinaldi, Robert Allen and Rinaldi, Wendi to KMV Rentals LLC for $55,000.00 in Hop Bottom Borough.

Crescente, Robert J to Crescente, Caroline A for $1.00 in Franklin Township.

Kipar, Patrick K and Kipar, Laura M to Kipar, Patrick K and Kipar, Laura M for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Kipar, Patrick K to Kipar, Patrick K and Kipar, Laura M for $1.00 in Auburn Township.

Taylor, Robert R and Taylor, Yvonne M to Taylor, Brian E and Taylor, Mary Jane for $1.00 in Clifford Township.

Corrective Deed: Bronson, Gertrude A to Lane, Keith A and Dodd-Lane, Karen A (AKA) and Lane, Karen A Dodd for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Bowers, Kevin to Updyke, Howard and Updyke, Audrey for $273,500.00 in Auburn Township.

Perry, Chad D and Perry, Melissa S to Cebular, Raymond E for $45,000.00 in New Milford Township.