HONESDALE, PA — Sharpshooters on Wayne County’s payroll were recognized on October 30. Sheriff’s department deputies competed at the recent Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff’s Association 2014 Top Gun firearms match. A four-man team finished first in the marksman competition and Deputy Michael Botjer finished in first place in the male expert competition. Deputies provide security at the county courthouse, where Commissioner Brian Smith recalled that there was once a shooting incident. “This is not overkill… They keep us safe,” he said. Pictured with commissioners Wendell Kay, back row left, Brian Smith, and Jonathan Fritz, are deputies Ray Gabikian, front row left, Chad Hankinson, Michael Botjer and Ray Picquette. Sheriff Mark Steelman is pictured to the right.