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THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL VOL. 29, NO. 33 THE WEATHERLY HERALD
© 2010, JOURNAL NEWSPAPERS, INC. All Rights Reserved
INSIDE ESTABLISHED 1879 ESTABLISHED 1880
131st YEAR, NO. 20 THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 SINGLE COPY—50¢ (USPS 277440) 130th YEAR, NO. 46
Wednesday, April 21 Two administrative action items restored so that the flag may again ported by the general fund. Monday, April 19
Yoga Class – 10:00 a.m. – St. were added to the agenda at the fly at the township building. She was After the correspondence was Weatherly Borough Council Meet-
Paulʼs Lutheran Church beginning of the meeting. The involved in the donation of the light reviewed, the supervisors opened ing – 7:00 p.m. – Municipal
Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting – Building
supervisors appointed Gary Heydt in memory of her late brother Frank the meeting to public comment.
10:00 a.m. – Mountainview Com- to the Planning Commission. They Raynock, who served on the board Zoning officer John Capossela sug- Wednesday, April 21
munity Church Weatherly Area Historical Com-
W.H. Volunteer Ambulance Asso-
also named Carbon Engineering, of supervisors for several years. gested that files currently stored in mission Meeting – 7:00 p.m. -
ciation Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Inc. as the township engineer. That Sakse-Hoffman asked the super- the attic of the township building be Weatherly Municipal Building
Ambulance Building appointment had been vacant since visors to transfer $5,000 from the relocated to filing cabinets or similar Thursday, April 22
AOH Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – V.F.W. the beginning of the year. Former general fund to the garbage storage and placed on the main Earth Day
Post 6615 township engineer Bruce Steiger- account so that monthly bills may level of the building. He noted the Weatherly Rotary Foundation
American Legion Post 592 Meeting
walt retired at the close of 2009 and be paid. She also noted the need to difficulty in accessing documents he Meeting – 9:00 a.m. – Weatherly
– 8:00 p.m. – Post Home
the supervisors had not appointed discuss what steps to take regard- had been searching for over the Municipal Building
Thursday, April 22 Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Earth Day
anyone else during the reorganiza- ing some 30-40 delinquent garbage past several months as the main Meeting – 1:30 p.m. – Salem
Joy Through Movement – 10:00 tion meeting in early January. fee accounts. Atty. Hludzik suggest- reason for the request. He also U.C.C.
a.m. – W.H. United Methodist They also unanimously approved ed a letter be sent to all delinquent asked the supervisors to determine Bingo Night – 7:00 p.m. (Doors
Church Resolution 2010-4 which provides accounts before filing against any how long documents need to be Open at 6:00 p.m.) – Tweedle
United To Serve Meeting – Noon – for payment of utility, insurance and with the Magistrate. Sharlene stored and to dispose of outdated Park
Ugly Mug Restaurant Weatherly Rotary Club Dinner
Spaghetti Supper, sponsored by
other bills that would accrue a Strauss, who had served as information accordingly. Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Weatherly
W.H. Lions Club – 4:30 to 7:00 penalty if not paid before the next garbage fee collector until January, He also asked the township to Country Inn
p.m.– St. Patrickʼs Parish Center supervisors meeting. Language to asked how many of the delinquen- consider contacting every elected
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – require the treasurer to consult with cies were from 2008 and prior. She official with any responsibility for the
7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com- the chairperson or vice-chairperson was told that some of them are the area of the township in an attempt
munity Church
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in were her husband, Ernest D.
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(JAY E. HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-1997) A son of the late Cleatus Borough. For nearly 40 years she Dever Powell of Washington,
Clara R. Holder, Publisher and Ruth Reiner McCluskey, A memorial service was resided in the White Haven D.C., Drew Powell of Middle
Seth Isenberg, General Manager he was born in White Haven held Monday at the Joseph area, returning to the subur- River, Md., and Dean Powell
Ruth Isenberg, Editor-in-Chief
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Martha Searfoss, Office Manager
Donnell Stump, Assistant Editor Army Reserves veteran. White Haven, with the Rev. al years ago. Prior to retire- dren, two great-grandchil-
Christy Brady, Finance Prior to retirement he was Dawn Richie, pastor of St. ment she was a supervisor at dren.
Steve Stallone, Sports Editor a self-employed carpenter. Paul’s Lutheran Church, White Haven Center. A Mass of Christian Burial
Heather Maslo, Production Manager He was of the Lutheran faith, White Haven, officiating. She was a member of St. was celebrated Monday in St.
Member, White Haven Chamber of Commerce
Carbon County Chamber of Commerce
and a former member of Private burial was sched- Patrick’s R.C. Church of Patrick’s R.C. Church by the
Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Laurel Lodge 467 F. & A.M. of uled at the convenience of White Haven and the White Rev. John McHale, pastor.
White Haven Economic Development Association
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Reward
for Good Drivers!
Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation has an-
RICHARD M.
Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe,
the elimination of the Hauto
S-Curves on Route 54 and
the Route 443 Expansion/
make sure you and your fam-
ily enjoy a smoother, safer
ride – be sure to keep an eye
out for construction and give
Replacement of the Thomas our road crews a brake! If
IF YOU:
•have at least one car that is
HUGHES, III McCall Bridge in Lehighton. you’d like to find out more
less than 10 years old First off is the repaving of about road construction in
Attorney Route 209 through Lehighton Carbon County and beyond,
•haven’t had an insurance claim or all the way up to Jim Thorpe. visit PennDOT online at
a traffic violation for 3 years -At-
This project is funded by the www.dot.state.pa.us and to
Law report potholes call 1-800-
•have an excellent credit history American Recovery and Re-
40 North Mountain Blvd. investment Act—better FIX-ROAD.
•are currently insured with Mountaintop, PA 18707
known as the Federal Sti- As usual, I’d like to close by
Erie, State Farm, Prudential,
Allstate, Nationwide (570) 474-7242 mulus—and will completely reminding you that my offices
(or any other insurance carrier) Offering resurface the road. in Lansford, Lehighton and
pick up the telephone and call Comprehensive Also slated for repaving is Albrightsville are there to
Legal Services Route 903 from Jim Thorpe help make state government
Daniel H. Suitch through Kidder and into Penn work harder for you. We can
Lehigh Tunnel
We’ve Expanded
White Haven All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make
WE’VE DOUBLED OUR SIZE, COME SEE WHAT’S INSIDE!
Zoning and Hearing Board
4/8 & 15 payment, and those having closures
claims to present the same with-
PUBLIC NOTICE out delay to: scheduled
Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire The Pennsylvania Turnpike
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
Gillespie, Miscavige,
that the East Side Borough Commission advises moto-
Ferdinand & Baranko
Planning Commission will reor- rists traveling on the PA
67 North Church Street
ganize and hold a meeting on Northeastern Extension (I-
Hazleton, PA 18201
April 27, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the 476) to be prepared for bi-
(570) 454-5575
Borough Building, Center directional tunnel closures
Street, East Side Borough, 4/29
that began Monday, April 12
White Haven, PA. Immediately
northbound. Closures south- • FREE COFFEE MEATS DELI
following the reorganization of LEGAL NOTICE ALL DAY, EVERYDAY! Boneless & Skinless Fresh Made
the Planning Commission, the
bound will take place Thurs-
• DOUBLE COUPONS Chicken Breast ....$199/lb. Hoagies
IN RE: ESTATE OF RICH- (all varieties).........
Commission will meet to review day, April 15 and Monday, UP TO 99¢ EVERYDAY! Fire Up the Grill! Boneless
ARD J. SWEENEY, Deceased, Shurfine
April 19, between 8 a.m. and Delmonico Steaks.$699/lb.
the application of JDM Mountain late of the Borough of Lehigh- • Tues. Senior Citizens Muenster Cheese ..$399/lb.
2 p.m. The Lehigh Tunnel is Discount Day! Ground Beef Shurfine Oven Brown
Laurel Golf Course for a Pro ton, County of Carbon, and 80% lean .................... 1 /lb.
$ 65
Shop to be located on the prop- Commonwealth of Pennsyl- located between the Lehigh • We Accept All Major Turkey Breast ......$499/lb.
erty. Questions concerning the vania. Valley (Exit #56) and Ma- Credit Cards, Food PRODUCE Shurfine
Stamps, Access Card Russet Potatoes Honey Ham ..........$399/lb.
application can be directed to Notice is hereby given that honing Valley (Exit #74) Inter- 5 lb. bag .......................... 1
$ 49 Willow Brook
East Side Borough Secretary, changes. and WIC
Letters Testamentary have been Cluster Tomatoes..$199/lb. Chicken Roll ........$349/lb.
Carol Lenahan at 570-443- granted in the Estate of Traffic will be diverted into Homemade Red
7011.
BAKERY Plum Tomatoes ....$149/lb. Skin Potato Salad..$249/lb.
Richard J. Sweeney, De- the opposite tube during the
Carol Ann Lenahan, Chocolate Large Onions........99¢/lb. Homemade
ceased, who died on the 8th scheduled closures and Cauliflower Salad..$299/lb.
Secretary Chip Cookies ........10¢ea. Green or Red
day of February 2010. All per- motorists traveling north- Homestyle Leaf Lettuce ........$149/lb. Homemade
East Side Borough Council sons having claims against the Bread Pudding ....$299/lb.
4/15 & 22 bound and southbound White Bread (a loaf) ......$149 Mangoes ..................4/$5
estate are requested to make should anticipate slow mov- Cinnamon Bread..$199ea. GROCERY, DAIRY
Packham, D’Anjou
known the same to the Executor Club Rolls white or wheat (6)..$149 or Red Pears ........$129/lb.
or the attorney, and all persons
ing or stopped traffic when & FROZEN
approaching the area. Cinnamon Rolls (6) ....$249 Watermelon or San Giorgio Pasta ....89¢
indebted to the decedent to Honeydew Personal Size ..$399
Travel advisories will be 8” Apple Pie w/NSA ..$349 Francesco
make payment without delay to: Cantaloupe ................$249 Rinaldi Spaghetti
Michel J. Matyas posted on the website at Good thru Sauce 16-26 oz. ..............89¢
Green Squash ......$149/lb.
359 Sixth Street www.paturnnpike.com or Saturday, April 17 Shurfine Shredded
Celery ........................2/$3 Cheese 16 oz. ..............$199
Weatherly, PA 18255 www.lehighbridge.com and
Apples Red, Gold or Yellow Delicious, Wisk 2X
or his attorney: the Highway Advisory Radio
Gala or Granny Smith..........99 /lb.
¢ Liquid Detergent
CYNTHIA S. RAY, ESQUIRE (1640 am) will be activated to 32-50 oz. OC, w/Bleach,
121 Carbon Street provide travel updates. The Citrus Clean, HE or
I Portraits I Family Photography Post Office Box 49 work is weather sensitive and NEW HEALTH Multi-Action HE.........
Senior Parents
meet tonight
The Weatherly Area High
School senior parents will
Mrs. Wickiser’s fifth grade reading students at Fairview Elementary are reading the won-
meet today, Thursday, April
derful chapter book Skylark. As part of their comprehension lesson, the students creat-
15 at 7 p.m. in the Weatherly
ed very artistic comparing and contrasting pictures based on prairie life versus life in
Elementary/Middle School
Maine. Mrs. Wickiser stands with her students as they display their art work: Neil
library to continue planning
Students from Crestwood High School and Middle School Simasek, William Boyer, Tanner Pitman, Rachel Speck, Anna Fox, and McKenna Zeller.
for the All-Night Party and
participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of the Vera Bradley bingo fund-
Science regional meeting held at King’s College on raiser scheduled for April 24. Midnight Madness ends month at WAHS
Saturday, March 6. Twenty out of 27 students received first Another planning meeting Weatherly Area High Activities will include a DJ, foods.
awards and will continue on to the state meeting to be is set for April 22. School will hold Midnight talent show, a volley ball tour- If you have any questions
held in May at Penn State Main Campus. Brittany Ayers Senior parents are needed Madness on Friday, April 30, nament, hockey game, and a or to donate food, you may
received the excellence award for junior high chemistry, to serve on the following from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. The blindfolded Jello eating com- call Linda Migneco at 443-
and Ami Patel won a scholarship to Marywood University, committees: entertainment, event is open to all high petition. Ping pong, Knock 7588.
in addition to their first awards. Pictured from left to right, maintenance, food, decorat- school students. Tickets are Hockey, video games,
first row, Tara Giatarrano, Brittany Ayes, Mackenzie Drago, ing, fundraising and clean- $10, and must be purchased karaoke and movies will be Dress Down
Jordan Mera, Hursh Patel, Raj Patel, Danielle Metzger, Neil up. in advance. ongoing through the evening.
Patel. Second row, Angela Taberio, Jillian Penney, Steve For more information, con- Ticket sales will begin on Sign up sheets for the main Day held
Waskie, Hiral Patel, Alex Howton, Nimi Patel, Niki Patel, tact Sharon Lesko at 436- Monday April 12. The price events will be in the high Weatherly Area School
Carl Sheridan, Hari Patel. Third row, Ravi Dalsania, Nikhil 3181 or Donnell Stump at will include two slices of school office. District administrators, facul-
Patel, Bernie Socha, Nimita Patel, Ami Patel, Elisabeth 579-8801. pizza, two beverages, and a Parents are asked to ty and staff participated in a
Shovlin, Alex Hoops, Alfredo Jiminez, and John Filipczyk. light breakfast. Additional donate soda, water, individ- “Dress Down Day” held
Freshmen selling food items will be sold ual bags of chips, cookies, March 19. Donations
Hanging Baskets food items throughout the event. brownies, and other snack amounting to $115 benefited
for Mother’s Day! Citizens’ Fire Company and
The Weatherly Area High Send information about your organization’s events to: journal-
Bedding and news@pa.metrocast.net or call 443-9131 xt304 for the editor. the L & L Fire Company.
Vegetable Plants School freshman class is sell-
ing a variety of pizzas,
• Patio Planters
•
•
Lantanas
Geraniums
cheesecakes and Aunt
Annie’s Pretzels. Orders can JOURNAL PUZZLES
• Cemetery Logs be placed by calling Stacey
• Much, Much More Titus at 427-4065 or Connie SUDOKU INSTRUCTIONS: Each row, column and 3x3 grid must contain
Derr at 427-4692. all the numbers 1 through 9, with no repeats.
Detweiler Farms Open Daily
The sale will continue until
April 16 with delivery on April
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Answers on Page B6
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indoors. Still, I had a lot of trees across the river in East basic red sauce and cheese.
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Dining Out
work to do. How could I find Side, the comfortable chairs Sethʼs hoagie was very
the time to be outside? on the deck outside are the attractive, a large roll stuffed
Week of April 19: Even with a pile of work to place to be. We started full of thinly sliced turkey,
Monday: Pasta with shrimp & vegetables, spinach salad, do, a womanʼs got to eat, inside to order, and the two tomato, provolone cheese
garlic bread, tropical fruit salad.
Tuesday: Turkey gumbo, steamed rice, cornbread,
Carmine’s right? And right up the street
from the office, thereʼs a
pies on display both looked
good to me, so I chose a
and lettuce. He could have
had onion, too, but decided
banana.
Wednesday: Barbecue pork sandwich, roll, sweet potato
Pizza place with outdoor patio din-
ing. I persuaded Seth to
slice of fresh tomato and a
slice of broccoli. Seth also
against it, and he chose
mustard as the appropriate
fries, coleslaw, fruit & yogurt parfait. Main Street, White Haven come with me to Carmineʼs opted for a slice of fresh condiment. He finished the
Thursday: Steak & peppers, baked potato, sugar snap by Ruth Isenberg for an outdoor lunch. tomato pie, and a turkey sandwich, and wasnʼt hungry
peas, whole wheat bread, brownie. Monday afternoonʼs Now I donʼt mind sitting hoagie. again until well after the
Friday: Pork cutlet with country gravy, couscous, succo- weather was gorgeous. It inside at Carmineʼs; itʼs a Bottles of Farmerʼs Iced meeting he attended that
tash, dinner roll, fruit cup. was just too nice to be friendly space, with booths Tea with honey and ginseng evening was over.
and big windows. But when provided a refreshing bever- Slices were $1.75 each
Coming Events
the Main Street pear trees age. We took them outside, ($2 for Sicilian slices), and
are blooming, and leaves and sipped as we waited for the hoagie was $5.50. There
are starting to appear on the our food, which appeared are lots of other choices on
quickly. the menu, including stuffed
APRIL 16, Friday – Night MAY 7 & 8, Friday & Sat- Saturday – Flea Market, Booster Club The fresh tomato slice was pies, stromboli, Philly steaks,
Out With the Comets, spon- urday – Weatherly Area sponsored by White Haven very good, with a distinct burgers, pasta, salads and
sored by Crestwood Football High School Drama Club United Methodist Church collections garlic accent and a smooth desserts. Thereʼs also an ice
Booster Club Play AUGUST 2, Monday – cheese base. The broccoli cream set-up.
APRIL 17, Saturday – MAY 9, Sunday – Break- Golf Tournament, sponsored begin slice was covered with bright Carmineʼs opens 11 to ?,
Attic Treasures Sale, spon- fast, sponsored by Silver by White Haven Lions Club green bits of the vegetable. Monday through Thursday,
The Freeland Booster
sored by St. Paulʼs Lutheran Ridge Hunting Club, AUGUST 9-14, Monday- Because the broccoli was and later on Friday and
Clubʼs collection of donated
Church, White Haven Weatherly Saturday – Carnival, spon- finely chopped, a gentle Saturday, and from noon to 9
items for the annual Trash or
APRIL 17, Saturday – MAY 13, Thursday – sored by White Haven Vol- steaming was enough to on Sunday. Delivery is avail-
Treasure Sale will begin
Baubles & Bubbles Silpada Chicken & Waffle Dinner, unteer Fire Company (Fire- preserve both texture and able.
Monday. Collection hours will
Jewelry Fundraiser, benefit sponsored by The Pres- menʼs Parade Friday, August flavor, along with Carmineʼs Phone: 443-9588
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday
White Haven Area Com- byterian Church of White 13) through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3
munity Library Haven AUGUST 13, Friday – p.m. on Saturdays and noon
APRIL 17, Saturday – MAY 15, Saturday – Night Hometown Idol Contest, to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Turkey Dinner, sponsored by at the Races, sponsored by sponsored by Weatherly The club will be accepting
Emanuel U.C.C., Dorrance St. Events Committee, White Rotary Club small usable appliances,
APRIL 18, Sunday – Haven SEPTEMBER 4, Saturday books (no textbooks, ency-
Breakfast, sponsored by MAY 18, Tuesday – Elec- – Spaghetti Dinner, spon- clopedias or Readers Digest
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benefit St. Joseph Regional visit the web site
Academy. (www.sjracademy.org) to THE STARS FROM VANCOUVER
On Sunday, April 25 from
11 a.m.-2 p.m., these de-
contact one of the vendors to
place your order. Mention WILL SHINE IN YOUR HOMETOWN!
monstrators will be display-
ing their goods at our school:
that you were referred by St.
Joseph Regional Academy
Tuesday, April 27
Avon, Inspiranza Design, Lia and 10% of your purchase United Methodist Church
Sophia, Longaberger, Mary will benefit our school.
Kay, Pampered Chef, Taste- Buffalo Street, White Haven
MAL suggests special gift 7 p.m.
Need an unique and fun Day) and show time is 2 p.m.
gift for Mothers Day, Fathers Ticket price is $25, and
The Public Is Encouraged to Attend!
Day or that graduate? Want proceeds will help fund
to give a gift that shows how MALʼs Feral Cat, Spay/ Engine House Project Update
much you care about needy Neuter, Emergency Vet Financial Reports
animals? Care, and Humane Edu-
The Monroe Animal cation programs. Seating for
Programming News
League is selling tickets to the play is limited, so call Operations Overview
the Broadway classic The MAL today at 476-8444 to By-Law Changes
Music Man at the Shawnee order tickets. (You must call
Playhouse. Show date is MAL to order,) Future Initiatives
Sunday, June 20 (Fathers
Lehigh... they were directed—namely be handled as a business not behind them even though
to survey the township to would handle it; employees the work being done had
TOPS NEWS Continued from page A1 determine if anyone was would be covered by the been assigned by the super-
being exempted from the employer if through no visors. Strauss added, “How
directed to file documents in garbage collection roster. wrongdoing of their own, they could the supervisors stand
White Haven TOPS chapter members talked about the
the township building for A lengthy discussion en- incurred legal expenses in behind us, when Floyd was
Seven Saboteurs at Monday’s meeting, with Laura leading
ready access to others as sued in which both Sakse- conducting company busi- on the board?” Atty. Hludzik
the discussion. Saboteurs can be external and internal—-
needed. Hoffman and Strauss ex- ness. replied, “He’s only one vote,”
from our surrounding environment to our feelings, and
Bob Tissier asked if the pressed their disagreement Atty. Hludzik noted that one and reminded everyone that
everywhere in between. We developed strategies to use to
supervisors were considering with the way the supervisors of the problems with the situ- better communication could
overcome these saboteurs and will apply these this week.
replacing Sakse-Hoffman and Atty. Hludzik handled the ation was that the information have helped.
In addition, Dona brought in an article from the Standard-
with a former secre- ongoing matter. was not forthcoming from the Bert Lewis asked if gar-
Speaker: “Eating Fish Involves Health Trade Offs.” This arti-
tary/treasurer. Wagner Others in the audience two women until well after the bage collection is mandated
cle was very interesting because it gave facts about the
reported that at some point urged the supervisors to han- initial suit was filed. He said by the county or state. He
trout stocked in Pennsylvania waters.
that might have been dis- dle the legal expenses of the that if the employees had was told by Skinner that the
Shelly announced the 50/50 winner and Chosen Achiever
cussed but it was not current- two women since they were brought it directly to the state requires garbage to be
to be Bev. The no-nos for the month of April are chips and
ly under consideration. acting on behalf of the town- attention of the supervisors managed, but does not re-
gravy. Ursula gave the treasurer’s report and presented the
Melodie Heydt asked why ship when the incident oc- maybe something could have quire municipal collection.
yearly audit.
there was no representation curred. Tom McBrien sug- been handled differently. The next meeting of the
SRD will be held April 23 and 24, with members Laura
from the township at the last gested that the insurance Both Strauss and Sakse- board of supervisors is slated
and Ursula attending at Genetti’s in Wilkes Barre. The
Carbon County Tax Collec- company be contacted. Ray- Hoffman commented that for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May
theme is “Swing & Sway With Tops Today.” Members creat-
tion Committee meeting. nock suggested the situation they felt the supervisors were 3.
ed a garden themed basket for the Chinese auction. The
Skinner responded that he
chairperson did an outstanding job.
Sugar Shockers is the name of next week’s program that
was unable to attend with the New Members Welcome at Cranberry Quilters
short notice he was given as The new year of quilting about. One guest speaker will how to make a realistic look-
will be presented by Bev.
to the date and time of the with the Cranberry Quilters talk about her love of ing flower petal? These are
Anyone from the community is welcome to come and visit
meeting, and Ernest Stauffer, has started—new year, new appliqué and working with just two examples of what we
one meeting to see what goes on at TOPS #1314, and join
who is an alternate, was not officers and lots of new fun batik fabrics that led her on a will learn over the summer as
if you like. We meet at 6 p.m. (weigh in 5:30 to 6) Mondays
able to attend either. and ideas. The Cranberry journey to writing a book. we attend our meetings. Why
at the United Methodist Church Social Hall, White Haven.
Andy Strauss asked the Quilters Guild meets each Another, along with her hus- not join us?
supervisors consider re- month now until November band, will take us back 100 Community service proj-
Gala concert marks 40th imbursement of $1,250 in and new membership is years in the world of quilting. ects play a key role in the
legal fees incurred by him open. Learning new and different guild. Projects this year are
anniversary of Singing and his wife Sharlene in The opportunity to learn techniques or just brushing being made for our veterans
defending against a sum-
Boys of Pennsylvania mons from former supervisor
new quilting techniques, par-
ticipate in monthly workshops
up on the old is something all
the guild members look for-
at the VA hospital, children
with life threatening medical
Singing Boys of Pennsyl- Pergolesi, G.F. Handel and Floyd Hoffman. The legal and enjoy many speakers ward to. Does your binding problems and breast cancer
vania will hold a gala 40th F.J. Hayden. action came following an inci- throughout the year are just a always seem like it could look patients. The members par-
Anniversary Concert on Sun- Tickets for the performance dent in October 2008, when few pieces of what the a little better or go together a ticipating in these projects
day, April 25 at 4 p.m. in Notre may be purchased in ad- Sharlene Strauss and Sakse- Cranberry Quilt Guild is all little easier? Do you know can elect to do them at a
Dame High School, East vance by writing to Singing Hoffman were on Decker workshop or at their leisure at
Stroudsburg. The event also Boys of Pennsylvania, P.O. Lane attempting to survey Seniors health fair slated home. Workshops are always
celebrates the 24th anniver- Box 206, Wind Gap, PA the township to determine A senior health fair and line dancing, co-sponsored by New
a lot of fun. The fellowship
sary of the Keystone Girls 18091, or by calling 610-759- garbage account information. Seasons at Blue Mountain Health System and the Carbon
County Agency on Aging, will be held May 26 at the within the guild comes to light
Choir. 6002. Remaining tickets will The two women were block- at these times. Laughter, the
Lehighton Rec Center, 243 S. Eighth St., Lehighton.
An alumni chorus of mem- be available at the concert ed from traveling further The health fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch will buzz of a sewing machine
bers from both groups will venue on April 25. Ticket cost down Decker Lane or from be from noon to 12:30 p.m. and line dancing will be held from and the occasional “What’s
participate, along with a is $12 for senior citizens and reversing and coming back to 12:45 to 2 p.m. with line dance instructor Lisa Salomon.
next” question is payment for
chamber orchestra, and sol- $22 for others. There is no the main road by Hoffman, Screenings and other information that will be available
include: brown bag medication counseling (bring all medica- a day of giving back to our
oists who are all former mem- charge for students in grades who was a supervisor at the community.
tions in a brown bag for a private consultation with a pharma-
bers of the choirs. The pro- 4 to 8; this program is recom- time. The women believed cist); health assessments, blood pressure screenings, body A bus trip is planned to
gram includes woks by Henry mended for older children. they were acting on behalf of mass index, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, hearing screen- attend the “Quilt Odyssey”
Purcell, Giovanni Baptista the township in the manner ing, depression and mood screening, pulse oximetry, pul-
quilt show in Hershey in July.
monary function testing, stroke, sleep apnea and C-Pap
Packer Township Annual Audit and Financial Report
masks, diabetes, smoking cessation, family caregiver sup- This show is one of the
For the Year Ending December 31, 2009
port group, Blue Mountain Health System Hyperbaric and largest in our area, where
Classification Govt. Fund Special Prop. Funds
General Funds Revenue Enterprise
Wound Healing Center, Carbon County Agency on Aging and you can see hundreds of
New Seasons at BMHS. quilts on display, and shop a
There is a $2 donation for lunch. Lunch is optional.
REVENUE large number of vendors for
Taxes To register, call the Weatherly Senior Center at 427-8175
Real Estate $ 15,807 $ 2,450 or 610-377-7070. quilting supplies. It is our own
Per Capita
Real Estate Transfer
219
4,020
little quilting vacation. Plans
Earned Income 85,613 Please join us for an evening of are underway for other trips
Total Taxes $ 105,659 $ 2,450
shopping and refreshments as the to soon be announced.
White Haven Area Community Library Local quilt shops play a key
Fines & Forfeits $ 998
Interests & Rents 33 $ 289 $ 203 hosts an evening of “Baubles and Bubbles” role. They offer quilting
Intergovernmental 10,061 33,689
retreats, classes, the all too
Charge for Services
Miscellaneous Revenue
6,229
70,601 3,868
86,140
2ND ANNUAL
much fun “Shop Hops” and a
Total All Revenue $ 193,581 $ 40,296 $ 86,343
SILPADA JEWELRY FUNDRAISER lot of challenge. In May, we
EXPENDITURES
will once again benefit the will hold our annual luncheon
General Government
Public Safety
$ 76,270
30,734
$ White Haven Area at the Top of the Eighties.
Sanitation $ 69,627 Community Library. These shop owners along
Highways & Streets 135,925 90,101
Miscellaneous 16,976 This Open House with members of other local
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 259,905 $ 90,101 $ 69,627 will take place on: area guilds, will join us for an
TOTAL EXCESS/DEFICIT (66,324) (49,805) (16,716)
Saturday, April 17 afternoon of great speakers,
General Fund Special Prop. Funds food and fun.
Revenue Enterprise 6-8 p.m. We would like to extend an
Beginning bal.., January 1, 2009
Receipts
$139,683
$193,582
$51,913
$40,296
$ 32,657
$ 86,344
at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall invitation to all quilters to join
Total Assets & Receipts $333,265 $92,209 $119,001 For additional White Haven our guild. With over 60 mem-
Expenditures $259,904 $90,789 $ 69,627
Ending bal., December 31, 2009 $ 73,361 $ 1,420 $ 49,373 information, Come see the new 2010 collection, bers at this time, we continue
contact all natural gems and sterling silver. to grow. A yearly membership
Charlotte at Don’t forget... fee of $15 is all that is
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October Fest at Hunts oʼclock. The cost will be $20 Park. Bingo and cards will be The refreshment commit-
Friendship Club Landing Best Western at
Matamoras; cost will be $68
per person. You can pay
Janet Leibensperger at the
played in the afternoon and
supper will be served at 5
tee—Barbara and Bob Tis-
sier, Ray Wilkinson and
per person. Friday, No- next meeting, April 22, and ʻclock. Both events will be Thelma Spaziani served
by Marjorie Lou Anthony Irene Eli. If you know of any vember 12 to the Christmas everybody MUST BE PAID catered by Cindyʼs Bakery of delicious hot pizza, pretzels,
The regular meeting of the member who has been ill or Show at the American by April 30. Janet will not White Haven. chips, corn curls, etc., plus
Weatherly Senior Citizens lost a family member, Theatre in Lancaster; cost take any money at the party. Chaplain Anthony read two lemonade and little carrot
Friendship Club was held PLEASE, PLEASE call will be $71 per person. If you Our annual picnic will be poems: “Jelly Beans” and cupcakes with cream cheese
Thursday, April 8 at 1:30 Janet—427-4914. Donʼt are interested in any of these held on Thursday, June 24 at “One Solitary Life.” icing, brought by Thelma.
p.m. in Salem U.C.C. Presi- think that she knows it, CALL trips, please call Beverly at Eurana Park in Weatherly. Thought for the day: “Pre- Everything was so good!
dent Joe DʼAndrea wel- HER. 427-4182. There will be a luncheon cious as are all the seasons Committee for the April 22
comed 30 members and two Trip coordinator Beverly Plans are being made for meal at noon and bingo and of the year, none so rejoices meeting is Josephine and
guests: Agnes Augustine Kunkel reported on the fol- our Spring Banquet to be cards will be played in the the heart as spring. There is Bill McCullough and Gloria
and Jean Korshalla, and two lowing trips: Tuesday, June 8 held at the L & L Fire Hall. afternoon. Supper will be about spring a gladness that and Tony Galasso. Cards
new members: Dorothy to Huntington Hills in New NOTE CHANGE OF DAY & served at 5 oʼclock. Our corn thrills the soul and lifts it up and bingo were enjoyed by
Herkalo and Frances Wy- Jersey for the play “Sun- DATE – it will be held on roast will be held on Thurs- into regions of spiritual sun- all.
socky. They were welcomed shine Boys” (a comedy); cost THURSDAY, MAY 6 at 6 day August 12 at Eurana shine.”
by everybody. Continuing will be $77 per person.
with the Easter story, Chap-
lain Marjorie Lou Anthony
Wednesday, July 21 “My-
stery Trip;” cost $78 per per- Weatherly Idol has a new date—August 13
read Luke 24:44-53, followed son (still a few openings). As the clock ticked down weather is nicer. the fire Emcee Tom Connors pro- end-of-summer spectacular.
by the “Lordʼs Prayer,” Sunday to Thursday, Sep- toward the April Friday that house gets hot and smokey mises an even better event For more information
Pledge of Allegiance and tember 12 to 16, Wildwood, was selected for the Weath- when thereʼs such a big on Friday the Thirteenth. about competing, contact
hymn, “Just a Closer Walk N.J.; the cost will be $425 erly Idol contest, there was crowd. Prospective singers should Connors at 427-4927.
With Thee.” per person. (Beverly has an talk among organizers about start practicing now for an
Outreach Person Janet itinerary of the trip you can a change that would make
Leibensperger sent get-well call and ask for if interested.)
cards to Karen Allen and Tuesday, October 19 to
the event even more fun.
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place your ad. CoolerAds link. noon Monday. Memorial Golf Tournament
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topic at MSK
PPL Electric Utilitiesʼ E- Power tools and programs
Power Team will be at the available to help them use
Marian Sutherland Kirby energy more efficiently, save
Library to present a program money, and reduce their car-
on energy conservation on bon footprint.
Wednesday, April 21 at 7 For more information, visit
p.m. The focus of the pro- w w w. p p l e l e c t r i c . c o m / e -
gram is to help customers power.
understand how to reduce Registration is requested
energy use. and may be done by visiting
The team travels through- the library at 35 Kirby Ave.,
out PPL Electric Utilitiesʼ Mountain Top or by calling
service territory explaining to 474-9313.
customers the companyʼs E-
Journal-Herald deadline is noon on Monday.
E-mail articles to: journalnews@ pa.metrocast.net
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
& cheerleaders seek support
The Mountain Top Blitz parents, guardians and all
2010 football season will family members are encour-
soon be upon us and the aged to support their favorite
NOTARY PUBLIC ELECTRICAL LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLIES boys and girls need your sup- football player(s) or cheer-
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Service Upgrades,
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Known for Quality Building Products & Personalized Service
al fundraising program book-
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June 25.
Any inquiries or ads,
Title Transfers & Registration • Boats New Home Wiring & Repairs Complete line of building products for the gram ad prices are 1/4 page please e-mail to blitz31@ptd.
Snowmobiles • ATVs • Cars • Trucks Anything you need we can do it! contractor, as well as the DO-IT-YOURSELFER
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REALTOR FUEL SERVICE PLUMBING & HEATING
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The program booklets will Top, PA 18707 or visit the
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Signups for the 2010 Weatherly Basketball Summer League menʼs pro-
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court. Signups will continue each Saturday through May 8. White Haven Area Little League is looking for anyone 18 or older to serve
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School alumni. Games begin on June 3, and are played on Thursday nights league umpires. Umpires receive $25 per game behind the plate and $20
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9 8 at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. for bases. Any inquirees can contact Frank at 947-4745.
8 1 3 7 9 2 4 5 6 The entry fee of $30 covers shirts, officials and season-ending awards. Opening day for White Haven baseball is scheduled for Saturday, April
4 9 5 1 8 6 2 7 3 Following the final signups, there will be a draft to form this yearʼs teams. 24 at noon at Lehigh Park. White Haven Little League is also planning to
6 8 9 5 2 1 3 4 7 For more information, contact league commissioner Mike Miller at 582- participate in the second annual Ice Breaker Tournament in Hazle Twp. on
5 3 2 6 7 4 9 8 1 5504 or Google the leagueʼs website: weatherlybasketballsummerleague. the weekend of April 17-18.
1 4 7 9 3 8 5 6 2 Weatherly Co-Ed Volleyball League forming Weatherly Area seeks CC coach, cheer advisor
9 2 4 8 1 7 6 3 5 The first Weatherly Volleyball Summer League program will be held this The Weatherly Area School District is currently seeking applicants for the
7 6 1 3 4 5 8 2 9 summer at the Eurana Park beach volleyball court. positions of varsity cross country coach and high school cheerleading advi-
3 5 8 2 6 9 7 1 4 Signups will begin this Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Eurana sor. The cross country position includes coaching both the varsity and jun-
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