Hare Raisin’ News
2023 HOPS HARE RAISIN’ NEWS
2023 was another busy year for H.O.P.S., with 348 incidents. Breaking them down by municipality, Orwell led with 69, Stevens with 64, Herrick with 63, Pike with 34, Windham with 22, Warren with 19, Leraysville Borough with 14, and Middletown with 2. We assisted other EMS agencies with calls throughout eastern Bradford County in Aslyum, Monrore, North Towanda, Rome, Standing Stone, Towanda, Wyalusing, and Wysox. Traveling over 8,000 miles.
H.O.P.S. thanks our members for their continued monetary support through memberships, donations, and donations in memory of a loved one. Without the community’s support, we could not do what we do.
Responders and the number of calls made by each throughout 2023:
| Mark Fields | 241 | Carrie Comstock | 17 | Steve Berwick | 3 |
| April Matson | 70 | Donald Bolt | 14 | Ann Rae Travis | 2 |
| Chantel Histand | 76 | Jane Herman | 8 | William Travis | 2 |
| Joshua Fields | 69 | Jacob Bankes | 8 | Mikayla Pipher | 2 |
| Jason Boatman | 67 | David Herman | 6 | Annette Jennings | 1 |
| Stephen Fields | 66 | Brett Gray | 6 | Jamie Wagner | 1 |
| Bryce Histand | 63 | Kathlyn Goodwin | 6 | David Sturdevant | 1 |
| Justin Billings | 61 | James Merritt | 6 | Gregg Carr | 1 |
| Andrew Goodwin | 53 | Amber Hughes | 5 | Brittany Bennet | 1 |
| Larry Jennings, Jr. | 35 | Mary Sturdevant | 3 |
| 2023 Line Officers: | 2023 Executive Officers: |
| Captain: Mark Fields | President: Sue Rought |
| Assistant Captain: April Matson | Vice President: Bryce Histand |
| Lieutenant: Bryce Histand | Secretary: Chantel Histand |
| Training Officer: Larry Jennings, Jr | Treasurer: Mary Neiley |
| Directors: |
| Charlie Dull- Herrick Township |
| William Fitzgerald – Orwell Township |
| Sandy Merritt – Pike Township/LeRaysville |
| Cindy Meglich – Stevens Township |
| Jim Coleman- parts of Warren/Windham |
As a volunteer organization, we have many members who wear many hats. Some members spend hundreds of hours on calls, maintaining the trucks, building, administration, and fundraising. There is more work to be done each year than the last, and fewer people to do it. Due to this, we have had to decide to stop our chicken BBQ this year. We hope to have other fundraisers, so please watch our Facebook page and local papers for announcements.
In 2023, we received gifts as memorials for the following individuals: Preston Hicks, James Seipler, Moyle Edsell, Donald Allis, Patsy Sturdevant, David Chamberlin, Harry Camp, Ray Bolton, Joel Learn, Diane Snell, and Clyde Preston Jr.
We also received the following support from our townships: Herrick Twp $5,000, Orwell Twp $350, Pike Twp $13,600, Stevens Twp $3,000, and Warren Twp $1,500. And from Bradford County, $10,000.
We greatly appreciate the support of our community. Due to this support, we can stay operational. This year, H.O.P.S. has been serving the community for 49 years. In preparation for many more years of service, we are beginning the process of replacing our primary ambulance, and each dollar helps us get closer to our goal.
Anyone interested in becoming an EMT/EMR or assisting with administrative functions at H.O.P.S. should contact Mark Fields at 570-744-1700 or email hopsambulance@gmail.com. There are many needs that you can help with!
Enclosed is the annual membership application to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association. Please consider purchasing a membership for yourself and your family. Insurance coverage does not always cover the total cost of an ambulance trip, which leaves a balance due for you. With a membership from HOPS, you eliminate that extra bill.
HOPS is not affiliated with any other ambulance association and is 100% VOLUNTEERS! We reserve the right for third-party billing.