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SCA Relay for Life runs 4 to midnight Friday

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CATAWISSA - The 2015 Southern Columbia Area Relay for Life event will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday at Tiger Stadium. Past relays have gone on for 24 hours, but this year's event will take just eight hours, ending at midnight.

As always, proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

A survivor/caregiver dinner will be held in the high school cafeteria beginning at 4:30 p.m.

At the relay stage, Tony Chiavaroli will provide music from 5 to 6 p.m. A relay tradition, the survivor/caregiver lap will be held at 6 p.m., followed by a speech by this year's honorary survivor, Sandy Pensyl. Music from the 1950s and '60s will be played from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. by Billy D. and Rosie, with a performance by Deuce to follow. That leads up to the 9 p.m. luminary program in honor and remembrance of loved ones. The program will feature music by the SCA gospel choir.

The band Haela will perform beginning at 10 p.m.


Trevorton Patsies Senior Adult Ministry

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Trevorton Patsies Senior Adult Ministry held its annual Mother and Father's Day Banquet, catered by Hannah's Restaurant at St. Patrick Church Hall May 18 with 41 members in attendance.

Prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, the "Over 50 Song" and best wishes to mothers and fathers were offered. May birthday celebrants included Dorothy Bowers, Linda DeFacis, Helen Hollenbach, Janet Klock, Joyce Koppen, Rita Troutman and Bette Wilkinson. Winners of the 50/25/25 were Ron Kuhns and Jim Blessing.

Patsies bus trips include the Doo Wop Show at American Music Theatre June 20 and the Christmas show at American Music Theatre Nov. 5. Contact Koppen at 570-797-3695 or Judie Urick 570-648-0105 for trip information.

June's meeting will be held in St. Patrick's church hall at 1 p.m. June 15. May and June birthday celebrants should provide a refreshment or a donation. Donations were made by Kuhns and Marilyn Henninger.

Call Rose Marie at 570-648-3035 for further information regarding membership. Dues are $3 yearly.

Get Fresh Market open today at G-SACH

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COAL TOWNSHIP —  Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital will host the Get Fresh Market twice per month, beginning today, outside the administration building. The public is invited to visit the market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a cooking demonstration at 11:30 a.m. 
The Get Fresh Market will offer locally grown produce, cooking demonstrations, recipes and dietitians who can answer questions about eating healthy foods. Additionally, some markets will feature an agriculturalist to provide information on the importance of sustainable food. The various types of produce offered include locally grown asparagus, spaghetti squash, strawberries, tomatoes, corn and many other fruits and vegetables. Cash only accepted to purchase produce.
The Get Fresh Market debuted at Geisinger Medical Center two years ago and is part of Geisinger Health System’s Healthy Selections program. The program provides guests and employees with healthier dining options at Geisinger locations and promotes better eating habits as an important component of a culture of wellness.
In case of rain, the market will be held in the hospital’s main lobby. Additional market dates, all on Thursdays, will be June 18; July 9 and 23; Aug. 6 and 20 and Sept. 3 and 17.

MCA Pride winners

Student of the month: April

College graduates: Pennsylvania College of Technology

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WILLIAMSPORT - Several area students earned degrees during commencement exercises May 15 and 16 at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Graduates are:

Hayden D. Hendricks, Catawissa, Associate of Applied Science, heavy construction equipment technology, technician emphasis.

Abigail Y. Inns, Catawissa, Associate of Applied Science, legal assistant, paralegal, highest honors.

Anthony P. LeVan Jr., Herndon, Bachelor of Science, graphic design.

Laura D. Rice, Sunbury, Associate of Applied Science, baking and pastry arts, honors.

Roman J. Scicchitano, Shamokin, Associate of Applied Science, electronics and computer engineering technology, robotics and automation emphasis, high honors

Jeffrey C. Sebasovich, Sunbury, Bachelor of Science, web and interactive media.

Jordan F. Specht, Leck Kill, Associate of Applied Science, diesel technology, and Associate of Applied Science, on-site power generation.

Stephanie J. Yeager, Mount Carmel, Bachelor of Science, applied health studies.

Joshua D. Young, Catawissa, Associate of Applied Science, heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology, high honors.

Fudged numbers, union issues discussed during day one of county weatherization department injunction hearing

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WILLIAMSPORT - An injunction hearing Thursday revealed the Northumberland County Weatherization Department was riddled with issues prior to commissioners voting 2-1 to close it and transfer services to SEDA-COG.

Michael J. Zicolello, representing the seven weatherization department employees, hoped to convince Judge Matthew W. Brann that the First Amendment rights of his clients had been infringed upon when commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy took away their ability to organize as a union by closing the program.

He asked Brann to issue an injunction barring the closure of the department, scheduled for June 30, until a full hearing could take place on the First Amendment claim and several other issues.

'Bad numbers'

Most of the testimony heard on behalf of the plaintiffs Thursday centered on the language of the approved agenda item that stated the weatherization department would be closed because SEDA-COG can more efficiently use the program funding received from the state, resulting in more residents being served.

Zicolello pointed to testimony by Robert McAndrew, a weatherization department employee, the county spent less per unit than SEDA-COG. Only three other weatherization programs statewide spent less per unit than Northumberland County does, McAndrew said. He also said SEDA-COG has a three-year waiting list for projects and the county's is two years.

But Brian H. Leinhauser, who represents Clausi, Bridy and the county, pointed out that McAndrew had no way of knowing if the projects at SEDA-COG were similar in scope to the county's. Factors like house size and type of work required could result in project price changes, McAndrew said.

Leinhauser cross-examined McAndrew, who admitted he fradulently altered numbers during the testing of heating equipment of a client's house at the requst of Dwayne Scicchitano, coordinator of the department. As a result, contractor James Olcese performing additional work on the unit before ultimately replacing the heating system, he said.

He said Scicchitano told him to "Put one or two bad numbers." He also said Sciccitano threatened McAndrew's job and the department as a whole if he didn't change some of the numbers.

Leinhauser asked McAndrew if at any point in time he tried to notify the county solicitor, the state, the union or anyone else that he was coerced into making this false statement. He said he did not.

"I just went on to my next audit," he said.

Affected funding

Because of the falsification of numbers, the state refused to fund the project, said Lynette Praster, director of the center of community services at the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). It also is a major reason the program was graded a three on its last two annual evaluations. Four is the lowest score.

SEDA-COG boasts the highest rating, a one, and has held this rating for several years.

"They've been pretty consistent," Praster said. The program distributes funds to each weatherization program from the federal government.

Praster noted Northumberland County is just one of two counties to still operate its own weatherization department. The other is York County.

She could not say for certain what, if any, money the county would receive next year if the program were to continue as-is instead of being transferred to SEDA-COG. The program would first need to attempt to fix delinquencies in its evaluation, she said.

Northumberland County Controller Chris Grayson testified the county has had to provide a match payment to the weatherization program for items the state has refused to reimburse as recently as in 2013. At this time, the cost is $11,819.23.

Bridy voiced a fear the county would someday be left to pay an even greater "match" if the department spends money only to have state announce grant funding was unavailable.

He's had this and other concerns about the weatherization department since before he took office, Bridy said, and at one point before his term began, he discussed with state Sen. John Gordner the possibility of removing the program from county supervision.

"Tax dollars shouldn't be used to repair slum lords houses," he said was one of his chief concerns at that time. He also cited a concern that the chronic layoffs incurred by the program as state funding decreases inflates the county's unemployment insurance premiums for years. This money is not recoverable through state grants.

Bridy, who is a board member at SEDA-COG, said the commissioners met at least two years ago with SEDA-COG to discuss the move. County commissioners Rick Shoch and Clausi cooroborated this, and Clausi recalled he left the meeting because he did not want to move the weatherization program at that time. He cited the program's high approval rating by the state and expected funding as reasons he wanted to keep the program.

But Shoch felt the meeting coincided with a complaint he heard by weatherization employees that Clausi was pressuring them to perform work for clients who did not meet the necessary criteria.

Upon a cross examination, Shoch admitted he did not look into these concerns at the time because they were only "in passing" comments. Questioning was directed from improper work allegations to the First Amendment violations pertinent to Thursday's hearing.

Union issues

Shoch was also questioned on his knowledge of Clausi's alleged anti-union opinion. Shoch said he recalled Clausi sending out a statement to employees saying "We cannot have the unions running the county."

Zicolello also pointed to testimony by four department employees that Clausi has made anti-union statements as a key reason to believe the vote was made to eliminate the union.

Scicchitano testifed that around two years ago, Clausi offered him and Pam Bollinger, intake coordinator, a raise if they quit the union.

Bollinger cooroborated this story, adding Clausi told her he would promote Scicchitano to director and her to supervisor if they quit the union.

But Leinhauser quickly turned the issue around, asking Bollinger if she was aware employees in management positions cannot join most unions. She admitted she was not.

Bollinger and department employee Albert Benedict Jr. also testified Clausi became embroiled in an argument with an employee who has since left the department around the time of Clausi's re-election. Clausi declared, "F--- the union!" and stormed out of the room, they said.

Though Benedict recalled this circumstance occuring just two years prior, Brann noted that Clausi's was only re-elected once and so the instance must have occurred four years ago.

Brann asked if Benedict had heard any other anti-union statements from Clausi since then or at any other time. Benedict answered no to both.

Clausi, who testified first Thursday and is expected to testify again toay when the defense begins its case, adamently stated he is not anti-union. He pointed to the number of other county programs that he's closed since taking up the commissioner post, which included both union and non-union employees.

"I want to shrink government," he said, naming it as one of his priorities in office.

In fact, Clausi said, he's eliminated programs even if they were profitable due to this desire to shrink the county government.

"I turned Mountain View Manor around... and put it on the market," he said. The nursing home was making a $1.5 million profit when the county sold it, he said.

The injunction hearing will reconvene with the defense beginning its case at 9:30 a.m. today.

Sunbury Hospital CE0 resigns

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SUNBURY - Jeff Hunt, chief executive officer of Sunbury Community Hospital, has resigned his position to accept the CEO position at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville.

A native of Chester County, the new role provides Hunt an opportunity to return home.

According to a release issued by the health care facility, Hunt has led Sunbury Community Hospital as CEO for six years. Under his leadership, the hospital has significantly improved the quality and safety of patient care. The hospital's culture has also developed and employee, physician and patient satisfaction scores have grown as well.

"On behalf of the entire board of trustees, I want to thank Jeff for his many contributions to Sunbury Community Hospital and offer him our best wishes," saod Jesse Woodring, chairman of the Sunbury Community Hospital Board of Trustees. "We have a firm foundation from which to build, and I am confident that patients will continue to count on our hospital for the quality care and service they have come to expect."

The search for a new CEO will begin immediately. Members of the board, medical staff and administration will be involved in the selection.

Sunbury Community Hospital has served the Greater Susquehanna Valley region for 120 years. Services provided by the hospital include 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation, among others. To find out more information about the hospital and its services, visit SunburyHospital.com.


Charmagne Cimino wins drawing to become GOP nominee to Mount Carmel Council

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SUNBURY - In a drawing of lots conducted by the Northumberland County Board of Elections, Charmagne Cimino won the third Republican nomination for Mount Carmel Borough Council over Joseph Kripplebauer.

Both Cimino and Kripplebauer, conducting write-in campaigns, each had 21 Republican votes in the primary, according to figures tabulated in the official count. The tie was broken through a drawing of lots.

The race for three seats on borough council appears settled, with Leroy (Chico) Moser, Robert Barrett and Kripplebauer all receiving both Democratic and Republican nominations.

Moser won a Democratic nomination outright, and a Republican nomination through write-ins. Barrett and Cimino won nominations in both parties through write-ins.

Coal Twp. code violation 'blitz' begins Monday

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COAL TOWNSHIP - Township commissioners have directed police officers to target code violators all next week.

Craig Fetterman, board chairman, said police officers and code officer Chris Petrovich will seek out quality-of-life issues, namely excessive garbage and high grass. Tickets start at $25.

Residents are encouraged to call the police department's non-emergency line at 570-644-0333 to report any code issues. All calls will be anonymous, Fetterman said. Residents are asked to call only between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays so as not to jam up the 911 center after-hours.

"We will act on every phone call," Fetterman said.

Fetterman said he has been disgusted driving around the township lately, citing trash piling up on porches and in backyards. Township commissioners announced the increased enforcement at their monthly meeting Thursday, giving homeowners and tenants the weekend to clean up.

"Monday the blitz will start," Fetterman said.

Petrovich issued 22 code tickets and 13 citations in May, Fetterman said, and commended him for his efforts. At 28 square miles, he said Petrovich could use help now and again.

There's been talk about perhaps hiring a part-time code officer, Fetterman said, but that would have to wait until at least 2016 because of budgetary concerns. There have also been discussions about assigning a police officer to the code office occasionally when the department is at full strength and no one is on vacation or on leave.

"What I hate to hear people say is Coal Township used to be a nice place to live. I want people to say Coal Township is a nice place to live," Fetterman said.

Noteworthy: Friday, June 5, 2015

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Community service set for weekend

COAL TOWNSHIP - Magisterial District Judge John H. Gembic asks participants in the community service program to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Coal Bowl.

SAT tests scheduled Saturday

COAL TOWNSHIP - The SAT Reasoning and the SAT Subject tests will be administered to pre-registered candidates Saturday at the Shamokin Area Middle/High School.

Check in and room assignment will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium lobby for individuals who bring all required admissions documents and materials. All candidates must present photo identification. Students should consult their registration bulletin or www.collegeboard.com for additional information regarding test-day procedures.

The doors to the test center will close at 8 a.m. Candidates are reminded to park their vehicles in either of the side parking lots. Travel arrangements should be confirmed prior to the test date. Candidates are reminded that cell phones are not permitted in the test center.

Aerobats to host Fly-In at Pillow airstrip

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PILLOW - The Aerobats Flying Club, a radio control airplane club, will host the first Carl Bredbenner Fly-In starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at a private airstrip on a farm owned by Carl Bredbenner, who died last year.

A fly in is an event where radio control (RC) pilots from this and other clubs gather at the flying site and enjoy flying any type of aircraft. The only requirement for flying is that pilots are members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

The Aerobats was organized in 2003 and has been holding a RC airplane fly-in every year. Last year the club had a full-size single-person ultra-light at the fly-in, as well as a two-seat experimental full-size helicopter.

The helicopter pilot gave Bredbenner, the landowner, a helicopter ride. Bredbenner was a pilot and an airplane enthusiast. He enjoyed the ride and talked about it frequently. Though in poor health, he came to the airstrip on his golf cart during the past few years to watch the Aerobats fly and share stories of the many types of aircraft he flew in.

Unfortunately Bredbenner passed away a few weeks later. Club members misses him and will dedicate the annual fly-in to his memory.

The airstrip, located at 452 Flying Eagle Road, Dalmatia, is on a farm across a creek just west of Pillow on Flying Eagle Road.

There is no charge to attend the fly-in for pilots or spectators. The club especially welcomes spectators and will have refreshments available.

For more information visit the Aerobats Flying Club on Facebook.

Organization News: Carmelite 50+ Club

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MOUNT CARMEL - President Cindy Saukitis opened the monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50+ Club and greeted the members and officers present, 10 in all. The Pledge of Allegiance, Sam's Prayer, St. Mother Pauline's Prayer, "50+ Song" and a verse of "America" were recited and sung. A prayer for deceased and sick members of the club and for any of their sick relatives was offered, and special prayers were recited for the safety of troops, victims of the earthquake in Nepal, victims of the Amtrak accident and victims of ISIS. The group also prayed for its "favorite friendly waiter," Mike, at Village Towne Restaurant, who had surgery.

Minutes from last month's meeting were read by Maria Kaminski and approved by motion from Arlene Terry, seconded by Lois Sejuit. Al Visintainer gave the treasury report. It was approved by Lois Sejurst, seconded by Terry.

Terry reported that since the Mass and banquet in Harrisburg has been eliminated, the Rainbow Club organized its own. She asked if the membership would be interested in having something similar, with the possibility of inviting Bishop Ronald Gainer and having a meal at O.I.P. The possibility will be explored.

The 50/50 was won by Jean Dunkelberger and Jenny Nolan. Members played bingo.

Next meeting is 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Village Towne.

Organization News: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 231

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KULPMONT - A meeting was held on Tuesday, April 28, at the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 231, with the following in attendance, Jamie Bordell, Bernie Foulds, Betty Chapman, Reggie Poplaski, Maria Slavinsky, Jackie Butler, Dorothy Andrewleski, Florence Willard, Rosalie Ziegler, Marian Edmondson, Janice Witrosky, Pat Kross, Joan Kase, and Carol Patton. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Jackie B. Chaplain offered a prayer.

March notes were read with Dorothy Andrewleski approving and Jamie Bordell seconding. The treasurer's report was given by Reggie Poplaski with Jamie Bordell approving and Marian Edmondson seconding.

A letter from Linda McD, district president, was read. She wished to be nominated for district president again.

The Six County Convention in Millville was rescheduled from March to April due to the bad weather. Six Auxiliary deceased members were honored. Attending were Jamie Bordell, Reggie Poplaski and Carol Patton.

Jamie Bordell, the coordinator for the American Essay contest, announced the three essay winners at Six County. The top winner received a certificate, medal and $10 OIP gift card. Second and third place winners each received a $10 OIP gift card.

Poppies distribution dates were set to be May 10, 24 and 31 at Wal-Mart. One day would also be held at Holy Angels.

The Memorial Day Mass for veterans was set to be held on Sunday May 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Angels, meeting at 8:15 a.m. in the back of the church. The Memorial Day parade was set to be held on Monday May 25, those participating to be at the legion before 10 a.m.

The Six County Convention was held at the legion on Thursday.

A sympathy card was sent to the family of Alice Dorkoski, who passed away April 4. A get well card was sent to Sharon Evans, state chaplain, who fell off of the stage at the convention in Grantville. A thank you card was sent to Charlotte and Ken S. for their donation for the Easter egg hunt.

Annual dues are sent out in August or September but can be paid as early as July for the next year. It was recommended to try to pay dues as early as possible.

Continue to save cancelled stamps and soda tabs.

Members will be notified in advance when a meeting time or date is changed. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26.

College News: Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Robert E. Cook Honors College

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INDIANA, Pa. - Brett Duell, of Paxinos, graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Robert E. Cook Honors College. He received his bachelor's degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics. He was the recipient of 2015 X-ray Diffraction Research Award and the 2015 American Chemical Society Inorganic Chemistry Award.

During his collegiate tenure he was a Provost Scholar and member of the chemistry fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma. He received the 2013 scholarship for Opportunities in Applied Mathematics. He was also collaborative in obtaining the Chung Soo Yoo Award at the 2014 Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference held on the University of Georgia campus for poster presentation "X-Ray Powder Diffraction Investigation of Na2(Zn,Co)GeO4."

Brett attended the Montana State University REU summer program in Bozeman, Mont., in 2014. His undergraduate research included a research poster for "Heterogeneous Solvation of Lipid Bilayers." His future plans are attending University of Oregon as a doctoral candidate. His interests are in X-ray crystallography and materials science.

Brett is a 2011 graduate of Southern Columbia Area School District. He is the son of Barry and Elizabeth Duell, of Paxinos. He is the grandson of Betty Darrup, of Mount Carmel, Ruth Madara, of Shamokin, and Ronald and Irene Duell, of Venice, Fla.


$6.4M gut, reno planned for Madison Court apartment building in Shamokin

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SHAMOKIN - Shamokin Housing Authority's Madison Court apartment building will be completely gutted next spring and undergo a $6.4 million renovation project to transform it into a new building inside an old shell.

Renovations are expected to begin as early as April 2016.

Ron Miller, executive director, hopes construction will be completed within a year.

"We're only going to retain the outside walls; everything else will be new," Miller said Thursday. He toured the building at Shamokin and Commerce streets, formerly Center City Apartments, with state Sen. John Gordner (R-27) and members of both the housing authority and the Greater Shamokin Development Corp., a private entity.

Funding is possible through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's low-income tax credit program, which approved $550,000 credits to begin the project. Institutions that purchase the credits receive "a dollar for dollar reduction" in federal taxes, according to the PHFA website. The authority was turned down for the program in 2014 but was accepted earlier this year.

The building will have an income limit, which Miller estimated at $31,000, but the limit will be set through PHFA.

Tenants currently occupy 30 of the 34 available apartments. All tenants will be temporarily relocated while the entire five-story building is under construction. Miller said housing vouchers will be offered, and vacancies will be explored at other authority properties such as the Raspberry Hill complex and the Harold E. Thomas Highrise.

The narrow lobby space will be restored to an original look, Miller said. Two front-of-building apartments will be eliminated, opening up a wide lobby area. The rear of the first floor had been office space and, decades ago, was the owner's quarters. That space will become a pair of handicap apartments, with handicap parking established on the southern lawn near the railroad tracks. All other apartments will be upgraded to meet modern handicap code.

The apartments will receive new flooring, walls, ceilings and fixtures. Upgrades are planned to the buildings utility infrastructure. When complete, there will be 32 apartments, two less than at present. The entire building will be smoke-free. UpStreet Architects, Indiana, Pa., will design the plans, Miller said, and Mullin and Lonergan Associates, Camp Hill, will serve as project consultants.

Miller said he's been in touch with the local pipefitters and electricians unions, and pledged "as many locals as feasible" would be hired.

If the Madison Court renovation is a success, Miller said the authority and development corporation, which share a pair of members, would pursue other housing projects. He mentioned reviving a plan to create veteran-preferred housing at the site of the decrepit Shroyer building, and blight removal as a whole.

"We have a project, we have a board that's viable, and we can move forward with other projects in the city," Miller said.

Gordner expressed support for the project, and said it would be a positive for building tenants and the city of Shamokin.

Shamokin Housing Authority members are Suzanne Kopitsky, Malcolm Farrow, James Picarelli, Pamala Rhoades and Donald VanShura. Members of the Greater Shamokin Development Corp. are Farrow and Picarelli, Frank Zalar, Robert E. Milbrand and Sylvia Shappell. Miller credited former authority chairman Raymond G. Splane for kickstarting the project years ago.

College News: Graduate of Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine

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PARKER, Colo. - Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) has announced the graduation of Matthew Andrew Bubnis, of Elysburg.

Bubnis is one of 144 RVUCOM graduates who received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) during a commencement ceremony at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver May 16.

Bubnis will complete his residency program in family medicine at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort Belvoir, Va. While attending RVUCOM, Bubnis participated in the health professions scholarship program (HPSP).

Bubnis is a son of Andrew and Sandra Bubnis and a grandson of Ann Yastishak and Mary Bubnis.

Bubnis is a graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School. He attended Lebanon Valley College where he earned his Bachelor of Science in health science. He also attended Shenandoah University, where he earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Elks winners for May

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MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Elks award winners for the month of May have been announced.

Student of the month is senior Tommy Moser, a son of Tom and Brenda Moser, of Natalie. Moser participates in cross country, winter track and spring track. He is the president of the Tech Ed club and is a member of the Spanish and reading clubs.

Tommy has previously received the school board merit award, Rotary student of the month, and he is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Athletic Honor Society. He enjoys running, fishing and spending time with friends and family. Tommy's future plans are to attend Bloomsburg University to major in criminal justice and also run cross country and track.

Junior Student of the Month recipient is junior, Tyler Thompson, a son of Edgar and Rosanne Thompson, of Kulpmont. Thompson is a previous recipient of the merit award and is a member of the Distinguished Honor Roll and National Honor Society. He is a pitcher for the MCA Red Tornadoes baseball team, and is a member of Interact, Spanish and science clubs. In his free time, Thompson enjoys playing and watching baseball, working out and spending time with his friends. Tyler plans to attend college to pursue a master's degree in business.

Teen of the month is freshman student Matthew Ziv, a son of Stanton and the late Charlene Ziv, Kulpmont. He is a member of the baseball, football and basketball team, and he works at Knoebels. He is a member of the Junior Honor Society. Ziv enjoys learning about history and government and playing sports. His future plans are to attend college for dentistry or to go to law school.

Junior Teen of the month is seventh-grade student Tiana Crew, a daughter of Brian Leyba and Serina Hunt, of Kulpmont. She enjoys singing and participated in Chorus Fest the past three years. Her interests include singing, dancing, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Tiana's future plans are to be a cosmetologist, a singer or a veterinarian.

Rotary students of the month

Domestic Relations amnesty period open until June 30

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SUNBURY - The Northumberland County Domestic Relations Department is offering its annual support amnesty period this month.

A list provided by the county court administrator's office shows those with warrants, some dating to 2013, owe a combined $958,868.37. The largest single amount involves Micheal L. Hill, of Coal Township, who the court says owes $105,570.68.

Throughout June, clients can contact the Domestic Relations enforcement office at 570-988-4593 or appear at the office between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and between 1 and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak with a enforcement officer to determine what actions are needed to lift a bench warrant. The sheriff's office will not execute any warrants, but residents are reminded this amnesty period covers only the warrants from Domestic Relations, not any criminal or civil violation.

Those seeking amnesty will be required to provide a current mailing address and phone number; current employment status, the name and address of the current employer and proof of sources of income (for those not employed); a payment toward the balance in the support case or a valid payment plan.

Once the amnesty period is over, contempt proceedings will be scheduled, and the sheriff's office will be instructed to execute all warrants.

The names, hometowns, age, amount owned and date issued for those who owe support are:

Russell L. Bastian Jr., 47, of Lewisburg, $37,812.63, May 28.

William A. Bennett, 25, of Mount Carmel, $941.85, April 15.

Amanda M. Berry, 24, of Coal Township, two warrants for $3,008.02 and $1,889.79, Jan. 21.

Matthew D. Bixler, 50, of Dornsife, three warrants for $1,476.29, $17,131.79, and $1,467.37, March 13.

Andrew E. Brown, 29 of Shamokin, $3,290.61, Oct. 28, 2014.

Matt L. Buckles, 25, of Shamokin, three warrants for $7,433.07, $943.14, and $2,080.92, Jan. 23.

James A. Campbell Jr., 42, of Shamokin, $4.106.25, June 9, 2014.

John F. Cartmell Jr., 39, of Shamokin, $1,301.12, Oct. 27.

Jonathan G. Chalkan, 42, of Sunbury, two warrants for $509.66 and $1.210.68, May 26.

Stephanie N. Chappell, 20, of Muncy, $1,653.75, Jan. 7.

Michael J. Conches, 42, of Bellefonte, $8,967.79, Dec. 23.

James L. Cundiff Jr., 37, of Sunbury, two warrants for $1,963.99 and $7,351.41, issued May 5, 2014.

Francesco A. Davi, 45, of Shamokin, $21.502.88, Dec. 5.

Terry R. Day Jr., 29, of Milton, $3,149.33, Jan. 27.

Paul J. Delbo Jr., 42, of Shamokin, $23,066.37, July 15.

Kendal L. Dennison, 23, of Kulpmont, $1,570.41, Sept. 24.

Leroy C. Dunkle, 30, of Shamokin, two warrants for $805.36 and $2,172.50, April 16.

Christopher M. Finck, 34, of Sunbury, $9,658.72, Dec. 30.

Jody V. Foulke, 29, of Elysburg, $46,559.29, June 30.

Raven A. Frye, 32, of Sunbury, $7,105.82, Oct. 15.

Dustin J. Gautsch, 34, of Northumberland, $283.30, May 18.

Robert Gilligbauer, 49, of Shamokin, $11,449.28, Aug. 11.

Israel J. Gonzalez Jr., 33, of Milton, $695.42, March 30.

Tasha L. Gordon, 25, of Milton, $1,501.48, March 11.

Nathaniel Halpainy, 20, of Milton, two warrants for $336.49 and $814.42, May 1.

Rodney J. Hamady, 41, of Shamokin, $14,016.60, Jan. 7

Shane M. Hart, 26, of Shamokin,$4,747.08, May 28.

Cristi Hastings, 24, of Watsontown, $11,592.42, May 15.

Jeremiah J. Heintzelman, 25, of Milton, $10,947.94, May 7.

Mark Herrold Jr., 31, of Sunbury, $9,713.47, Jan. 8.

Micheal Hill, 53, of Coal Township, $105,570.68, Nov. 7, 2013.

Loni J. Hornberger, 35, of Kulpmont, two warrants for $2,116.64 and $155.51, Sept. 8.

Mark A. Jackson, 45, of Milton, three warrants for Mark A 2/18/2014 $27,193.48, $4,200.83 and $48,150.67, Feb. 18, 2014.

Matthew V. James Jr., 29, of Williamsport, $4,961.98, May 19.

Nathan Jones, 49, of Shamokin, $26,266.79, Feb. 12.

Christopher Kern, 34, of Coal Township, $14,566.22, Dec. 9, 2013.

Paul J. Kinsey, 39, of Mount Carmel, $1,199.56, May 13.

Michael A. Knox, 24, of Northumberland, two warrants for $7,887.25, and $4,683.51, Sept. 8.

Matthew E. Koveleskie, 32, of Sunbury, $15,020.70, Dec. 5.

Jeff D. Leach, 35, of Coal Township, $398.88, Dec. 5.

Nicholas A. Lloyd, 22, of Sunbury, $6,212.46, Oct. 28.

Tina M. Lopez, 36, of Sunbury, $545.01, March 17.

Stanley F. Lunger, 39, of Mount Carmel, two warrants of $2,123.77 and $16,483.08,May 13.

Mark O. Mahaffey, 56, of Dalmatia, $33,010.51, Oct. 15.

Donna M. McDonald, 32, of Shamokin, $2,241.24, May 21.

Tyler J. McElwee, 27, of Shamokin, $2,726.20, March 19, 2014.

Justo L. Melendez, 35, of Milton, $11,407.91, March 16.

Roger S. Miller, 34, of Shamokin, two warrants for $10,281.44 and $3,602.61, Jan. 13.

Beth A. Miller, 30, of Muncy, $769.43, Nov. 19.

Hilton D. Moore, 34, of Mount Carmel, $5,546.63, Dec. 10, 2013.

Daniel E. Morris Jr., 22, of Sunbury, $3,022.45, April 28.

Lisa A. Murphy, 38, of Sunbury, $2,881, May 21.

Linda K. Nafus, 34, of Shamokin, $1,034.57, Dec. 3.

Jamie A. Olley, 35, of Mount Carmel, $5,198.26, May 28.

Matthew D. Osman, 35, of Sunbury, $8,293.71, Feb. 25.

Christopher L. Oxenrider, 42, of Herndon, July 16.

Dominick Passe III, 39, of Danville, $1,885.34, Feb. 5.

Orlando Poke, 31, of Sunbury, two warrants of $4,490.53 and $2,336.60, Jan. 20.

Angel Prokop, 33, of Shamokin, $738.78, March 6.

Harry Reed III, 38, of Coal Township, $452.06, Jan. 9.

Jolene E. Reich, 41, of Kulpmont, $861.61, May 19.

Andrew H. Reich Jr., 45, of Coal Township, $1,454.74, Dec. 2.

Larry M. Rose, 42, of Shamokin, two warrants of $13,659.93 and $14,517.35, May 21.

Michael A. Rosetta, 37, of Sunbury, $274.08, Oct. 15.

Joel R. Rubenstein, 33, of Shamokin, two warrants of $1,587.65 and $1,181.18, June 11.

Brad A. Ruhl, 40, of Northumberland, $10,274.22, Nov. 19.

Kenneth R. Sampsell Jr., 20, of Shamokin, $1,460.54, June 2.

Kevin D. Schreck, 49, of Sunbury, two warrants of Kevin D 11/14/2014 $14,692.56 and $8,034.85,Nov. 14.

Albert J. Schweitzer III, 40, of Shamokin, $716.28, Jan. 7.

David T. Seger, 35, of Coal Township, $16,291.04, Sept. 23.

Michael S. Sheaffer, 40, of Kulpmont, $2,234.99, June 2.

Jason W. Short, 29, of Watsontown, $832.26, Dec. 16, 2013.

Derek L. Siniard, 20, of Shamokin, $1,305.03, May 13.

Stephen Smith, 36, of Shamokin, $1,920.70, March 16.

William A. Smith, 55, of Milton, $2,757.27, March 25.

Severan M. Snell, 29, of Muncy, $992.36, Jan. 7.

George W. Snyder, 46, of Sunbury, three warrants for $3,114.38, $6,256.50 and $1,113.48, Jan. 29, 2014.

Ronald F. Sobol, 35, of Shamokin, $30,680.84, Dec. 26, 2013.

Jeffrey H. Sodrick, 46, of Sunbury, $1,022.83, Dec. 10.

Chad E. Stover Sr., 42, of Shamokin, four warrants for $10,548.96, $22,971.56, $1,118.25 and $11,987.07, Dec. 20, 2013.

Joshua Strouse, 34, of Sunbury, $5,783.19, March 11.

Cody Strunk, 31, of Mount Carmel, $948.65, May 28.

Sean P. Sutton, 30, of Coal Township, two warrants for $3,949.17 and $16,243.78, Dec. 31, 2013.

Ray G. Swigart Sr., 59, of Sunbury, $636.99, May 19.

T.J. C. Tanner, 39, of Montandon, $6,065.63, May 21.

Matthew Thomas, 32, of Shamokin, $13,711.66, Feb. 5.

Jacob M. Vellner, 22, of Locust Gap, $618.80, April 8.

Andrea L. Wayland, 39, of Shamokin Andrea L 3/30/2015 two warrants of $2,390.58 and $14,423.10, March 30.

Brian D. Wolfgang Jr., 27, of Coal Township, $7,472.77, Feb. 11.

Scott R. Wright, 32, of Rebuck, $973.23, May 7.

Jason P. Yoder, 44, of Washingtonville, $32,941.26, April 23.

Amanda A. Yuskoski, 34, of Mount Carmel, $488.77, April 14.

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