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by Ruth Isenberg Mike Dutz loves music. For most of his life, heʼs been involved with music in a multi- tude of ways—playing, writing, teaching, selling instruments, even coordinating the sound system for events like the recent monster truck rally at Wachovia Arena. Music has great value for the human race, he says—especially as a means of communication. Mike and his wife Laurie are the proprietors of Birdland Music and Supply Company, located in Sybertsville. Theyʼve been in business since 2002, Mike (shown at right) tending to the lessons and sales aspects, and Laurie keeping things moving admin- istratively. Their mission state- ment, Mike says, is to provide private music instruction and customer service on a person- al level. Each student is differ- ent, so each lesson plan varies. “And all our customers deserve value for their dol- lars,” he says. “At Birdland music we do both.” Mike always loved music, and had lots of albums as a kid, everything from Under the Boardwalk to Jimi Hendrix. He really got into music at age 16, when his father died and music lessons were suggest- ed as a way to hcope. He picked the bass, saying “Iʼve spent most of my life learning to play an easy instrument.” His philosophy of teaching is that having fun is essential, and so is playing. He includes an improvisational segment in every lesson, jamming with the students and listening to what theyʼre doing, playing together for at least half the lesson. This technique seems to work for all instruments, because the basics are the same—harmony, melody and tempo—theyʼre just expressed in different ways. “You need to listen to yourself play, and fig- ure out where you fit in.” Heʼs taught people of all ages, from young kids to retired adults, including a father, son and grandfather team, and all kinds of instru- ments. “Itʼs all the same cake; the icing is different,” is his way of explaining how the dif- ferent instruments, including the human voice, all communi- cate through music. Since 2005, heʼs taught music to inmates at Frackville prison. When he interviewed there, he was shown a room full of equipment, but no cur- riculum or formal program. What the prison officials did have was a list of inmates with musical backgrounds—and six or seven of them were real- ly good. “Musicians find each other,” Dutz says, and once he got the program rolling, they ended up with what was really a house band. “They did con- certs, Latin, rock…” He also provided classes in keyboard and percussion, hip hop and rap, teaching two days a week. “When you teach, you learn,” he says. And part of teaching is showing the stu- dent how to hear themselves, how “to keep an open ear to things.” Music becomes the com- mon ground for people who might not have much in com- mon otherwise. Itʼs a great ice- breaker, he notes, especially in rough situations. As stu- Speaking the universal language Conynham Historical Society essay contest currently underway The Conyngham Valley Historical Society's annual essay contest for grades three through eight will be held through April 24. The contest is divided into three groups: third and fourth grades, fifth and sixth grades, and seventh and eighth grades. A $50 prize will be awarded to first-place winners in each of the three categories. Other cash awards will be awarded to sec- ond- and third-place winners in each category. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they pick up their entry forms beginning March 12 at the Conyngham museum. They will be asked to write on the theme "What I Like Best About Our Museum." More than 100 area students entered last year's contest. Please turn to page 3
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by Ruth IsenbergMike Dutz loves music. For
most of his life, heʼs beeninvolved with music in a multi-tude of ways—playing, writing,teaching, selling instruments,even coordinating the soundsystem for events like therecent monster truck rally atWachovia Arena. Music hasgreat value for the humanrace, he says—especially as ameans of communication.
Mike and his wife Laurie arethe proprietors of BirdlandMusic and Supply Company,located in Sybertsville.Theyʼve been in businesssince 2002, Mike (shown atright) tending to the lessonsand sales aspects, and Lauriekeeping things moving admin-istratively. Their mission state-ment, Mike says, is to provideprivate music instruction andcustomer service on a person-al level. Each student is differ-ent, so each lesson planvaries. “And all our customersdeserve value for their dol-lars,” he says. “At Birdlandmusic we do both.”
Mike always loved music,and had lots of albums as akid, everything from Under theBoardwalk to Jimi Hendrix. Hereally got into music at age 16,when his father died andmusic lessons were suggest-ed as a way to hcope. Hepicked the bass, saying “Iʼvespent most of my life learningto play an easy instrument.”
His philosophy of teaching isthat having fun is essential,and so is playing. He includesan improvisational segment inevery lesson, jamming withthe students and listening towhat theyʼre doing, playingtogether for at least half thelesson. This technique seems
to work for all instruments,because the basics are thesame—harmony, melody andtempo—theyʼre just expressedin different ways. “You need tolisten to yourself play, and fig-ure out where you fit in.”
Heʼs taught people of allages, from young kids toretired adults, including afather, son and grandfatherteam, and all kinds of instru-ments. “Itʼs all the same cake;the icing is different,” is hisway of explaining how the dif-ferent instruments, includingthe human voice, all communi-cate through music.
Since 2005, heʼs taughtmusic to inmates at Frackvilleprison. When he interviewedthere, he was shown a roomfull of equipment, but no cur-riculum or formal program.What the prison officials didhave was a list of inmates withmusical backgrounds—andsix or seven of them were real-ly good.
“Musicians find each other,”Dutz says, and once he gotthe program rolling, theyended up with what was reallya house band. “They did con-certs, Latin, rock…” He alsoprovided classes in keyboardand percussion, hip hop andrap, teaching two days aweek.
“When you teach, youlearn,” he says. And part ofteaching is showing the stu-dent how to hear themselves,how “to keep an open ear tothings.”
Music becomes the com-mon ground for people whomight not have much in com-mon otherwise. Itʼs a great ice-breaker, he notes, especiallyin rough situations. As stu-
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Conynham Historical Societyessay contest currently underway
The Conyngham Valley Historical Society's annual essay contest for grades three througheight will be held through April 24. The contest is divided into three groups: third and fourthgrades, fifth and sixth grades, and seventh and eighth grades. A $50 prize will be awarded tofirst-place winners in each of the three categories. Other cash awards will be awarded to sec-ond- and third-place winners in each category.
Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they pick up their entry formsbeginning March 12 at the Conyngham museum.
They will be asked to write on the theme "What I Like Best About Our Museum."More than 100 area students entered last year's contest.
Please turn to page 3
Last week's beautiful weath-er was snow-related. This pastweekend, it was sun-related.Beautiful sunshine and clearskies brought temperatures uparound 40 degrees, which is anice late winter warmup.
This coming weekend, anextra reward for us will be thereturn of Daylight SavingsTime. While it gets dark atabout 7 p.m., on Sunday it willbe 8.
Ruth and I were out aftersupper on Saturday, anddecided to hike up the closedaccess road above theFrancis Walter Dam from theeast. Our timing was such thatour walk was toward the sun-set, which left a spectacularorange glow along the ridge tothe west. We were able tohear the calls of snow geese,the sounds of a train climbingtoward Mountain Top, and thefaint sounds of aircraft begin-ning their approaches to thethree New York area airports.
The hilltop turned out to be amarvelous vantage point asthe glow faded for stargazingand airplane watching. Wewere treated to one aircraft fly-ing high up, heading southperhaps toward Philadelphia,whose contrail was aglowfrom the last light of the sun-set.
A Jack Frost area turkeynearly met its demise, cour-tesy of the Journal, when it
stepped out in front of mytruck as I drove towardBlakeslee on Route 940. I'vesighted a lot of turkey againthis week. Just a little patch ofexposed lawn can draw a flockof them, as the heavy snowhas covered a lot of their for-age area.
There should be a lot ofmelt-back by the time thisissue is in print. The warmdays will reduce our winterwonderland, but there's achance that Thursday'sweather could add more win-ter than it subtracts. Our areais not out of the woods yet withwinter weather. From experi-ence, I don't feel safe untilmid-April. From memory, Ireember a significant accumu-lating snow the first week ofMay±but let's think positive.The first week of May, I'mthinking about going toKnoebels Grove, and planningspring plantings.
I miss the Olympics already.It was a fun few weeks, andthe stories added drama to thesports pages. All that's left isthe excitement of MarchMadness. The team that grabsmuch of my attention right nowis the University ofConnecticut women's basket-ball team, undefeated andstringing together wins towarda possible record. I don't havea favorite on the men's side inDivision I. Hats off to Herb
McGee, who has won 903games during his tenure atPhiladelphia University, aDivision II school—the mostwins for a coach of any NCAAprogram.
Sunday's gorgeous weatherdrew us outside, despite hav-ing a great deal of work to do.We combined some errandsalong Route 940 with somesightseeing aroundGouldboro, before we pulledinto Gouldsboro State Park fora hike. We chose a path thatwasn't being used—no cars atthe trailhead±but found thatthe snow was so deep andsoft that footing wasn't to behad. We sank with every step,and so did the dogs. Chadwas gavin a real hard time.
Regrouping, we walkedalong the plowed access roadon dry pavement. Traffic wasvery light, so it was a pleasantwalk. The most popular trail atthe park is the old access roadthat came off of old Route 611.Interstate Route 380 was builtatop old Route 611, starting inTobyhanna. Tthe park acessroad remains. It had attractedsnowmobiles, cross countyskiers, and a fair number ofhikers and dog walkers.
Footing was much better,although most stepas sank abit into the warmed snow. Thiswas a whole different matterthan being knee-deep, as wewere on the first path, but itslowed us down, an didn'tmake as much distance aswe'd have liked. It was goodaerobic exercise.
The ride home was to thesounds of snoozing dogs.
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"In Your Easter Bonnet" isthe theme for the second inthe series of Memories andMore presented by theConyngham Valey HistoricalSociety.
The event will take place onMarch 14 at 2 p.m. at theConyngham BoroughBuilding, 215 Main St.
Hats of the past will beshown, along with hat boxesof the past and hat pins.
This special program willalso feature men's hats.Anyone who has a favorite oldhat or hat box and would liketo display it can contact SandyMurphy at 788-3224 or
Jacque Wetzel at 788-3493.The Historical Society
meets the second Tuesday ofeach month at 7 p.m. at theborough building.
Meetings are open to thepublic and new members arewelcome and needed.
Area residents are remindedthat the membership drive isnow taking place.Memberships are $15 for asingle membership, $25 for afamily membership and$1,000 for a lifetime member-ship. Dues can be mailed tothe CVHS, Box 131Conyngham, PA 18219.
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The public is invited to Faith Assemblyʼs Easter EGG-Stravaganza on Saturday, March 27. The largest Easter EggHunt in the Hazleton Area will be held on the grounds of thechurch at 34 Fox Manor Road in Hazle Township. In additionto the search for thousands of Easter eggs, there will be lotsof prizes, games, crafts a giant inflatable slide and other sur-prises. The event is for children from pre-school to sixth gradeand begins at 10 a.m. Bring an empty basket or bag and fill itup.
For more information, contact Maurenn Gregory at 459-2410 or e-mail her at [email protected]
Fish Fry plannedA fish fry and more will be held March 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Emmanuel UCC, Nuremberg.The menu includes fish combo or deviled crab, $9 each; fan-
tail shrimp, $8.25; baked fish, $8; breaded scallops, $9.50;breaded haddock, $8.25; chicken tenders, $7.75, and childrenplatters, $6.
The dinner also includes baked potato or fries, tartar sauce,cocktail sauce, stewed tomatoes, corn, cole slaw, dessert anda beverage.
For tickets, call Frances at 384-4274 or Phyllis at 384-4798.Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Take-outs will available at 3:30 p.m.
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by Jennifer BakerA new four-week session of
enrichment classes beganrecently at The Learning Treewith an expanded schedule ofclasses to choose from. TheLearning Tree offers a varietyof classes for children ages 8months to 10 years in theareas of music and move-ment, arts and crafts, andcooking.
All of the enrichment class-es for infants, toddlers andpreschoolers at The LearningTree are structured in a“Mommy-and-Me” style, (notethat Daddies, Grandmas andGrandpas are equally wel-come). Not only does thismake for a comforting experi-ence for little ones, but it alsoprovides a wonderful one-on-
one bonding time for parentand child—time too oftenmissed with familiesʼ busyschedules.
A new daytime Music andMovement class for Ones andTwos began Wednesday,February 17. The weeklyclass, held from 10 to 10:45a.m., provides a great way tointeract with other little oneswhile exploring with balls,parachutes, instruments andplaytoys.
A second session ofCooking Experiences for Kids(age 6-9) is being offeredFriday evenings from 6 to 7. Inthis fun, hands-on class,school-age children worktogether in small groups toread recipes and prepare theirown snacks. With recipes
ranging from chicken que-sadillas with fresh tomatosalsa to whole wheat applepancakes with homemadewhipped cream, children aregiven a real kitchen experi-ence they can be proud of.
In addition, a brand newBeginning Yarn Crafts class isbeing offered for children (age7 and up) on Tuesday nightsfrom 6:45 to 7:35. Children willlearn the basics of knitting andcrocheting and complete sev-eral beginner-level projects ina relaxed setting.
The Learning Tree alsorecently expanded in size,opening two spacious newclassrooms next to the store.The new space, dedicatedexclusively to its enrichmentprograms, features a bright,colorful music and movementarea in the front, with plenty ofroom for singing, dancing, andparachute games. The secondclassroom is four times thesize of the old classroomspace at The Learning Tree,and is ideal for the fun, messyart projects and cooking expe-riences taking place daily.
A new four-week session ofclasses begins each month atThe Learning Tree, and newclasses are continually beingadded. A Basic DrawingTechniques class for children(age 5-10) will begin in March.A complete schedule is avail-able inside the store, locatedon the Airport Beltway inHazleton.
New Enrichment Classesoffered at The Learning Tree
Valley Middle School Students of
the Month: February
Pre-K Classes startingSonshine Early Learning Center is a new Pre-Kindergarten
program based out of Faith Assembly of God Church in HazleTownship (located behind Perkins Restaurant off of Route 93).This Pre-K program is for children ages 4-5 years old, who willbe 4 years or older on or before September 1, 2010.
The children will attend Tuesday through Thursday, 9to11:30 a.m. from September through May. Registration forSonshine ELC will include a $30 non-refundable registrationfee. The children will enjoy active participation in a curriculumbased learning experience. For information and/or to down-load the registration form, please go to our website: www.son-shine-elc.orgblank or pick up a registration form at the officeof Faith Assembly of God, 34 Fox Manor Rd. (501-2484).
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dents realize that they areresponsible for the sound thatcomes out, they learn on a lotof different levels.
Mike has an associatedegree in applied science, anda diploma as a recording engi-neer. Heʼs a member of theAmerican Society ofComposers, Authors andPublishers (ASCAP), andattends numerous seminars inNew York City for guitar andbass, recording, songwritingand arranging.
Mike is proud of the instru-
ments and supplies he offers,and says that through theirwebsite, birdlandmusicpa.com,heʼs now selling around thecountry. Teaching is mostrewarding, though. Evenbefore he and Laurie openedBirdland Music, he was pro-viding lessons, and has taughthundreds of students over theyears. Some of them comeback to see him, and sit andjam with him. Itʼs gratifying tohear their progress, and knowthat he helped them grow asmusicians. “Maybe theyʼll beable to share their gifts withtheir kids—and the beat goeson,” helping another genera-tion to listen and communi-cate.
Birdland…Continued from page 1
The Herald Biblical TheaterPlayers will present His LastDays, a production in drama,song and dance re-enactingthe last day of Jesus Christ, atChrist United Church of Christ,460 Main Street, Conynghamon March 26 at 8 p.m.
Herald Biblical TheatricalCompany is a non-profit the-atre group founded in 1985 forthe main purpose of bringing
the written work of God to allpeople. Under the direction ofJoann Havrilko, the cast ofapproximately 60 of all agesand denominations cometogether in love and commit-ment to praise and worshipthe Lord, by presenting beauti-fully scripted, and visuallystunning plays, scored by wellknown Christian authors, filledwith music, song and dance.
Herald presents a theatricaldimension of biblical interpre-tation that began during thedays of the Caesars in Romeand Greece. The productionsare all beautiful prayers ofpraise and worship as theywere thousands of years ago.
All of Herald's plays are litur-gically seasonal, and forapproximately 12 weeks of theLenten season, Herald pres-
ents; "His Last Days" at manychurches throughout a five-county area.
In this production, the lastweek of Jesus' life is depictedin a touching and dramaticscore that takes you fromPalm Sunday to his resurrec-tion at Easter.
Herald Players are a familywho share, love, and helpeach other - lifting up the
name of Jesus wherever theygo. Their desire is to evangel-ize the message that God'sperfect will be done. They prayfor all to have a close person-al relationship with the Lord,and that they can bring to yourheart the love that will leadyou to a more perfect unionwith the Saviour.
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Spring Open House atBrainerd Church
The public is invited to attend a spring open house,Celebrate Spring at Brainerd Church on May 2, at 2 p.m. atthe HIstoric Brainerd Church, North Main Street, Sybertsville.The informal open house is designed to introduce the publicto the beautiful local historic site. A brief history of the churchand school will be presented and local musicians will entertainwith various music of the season.
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by Judge Daniel O’DonnellI would like to thank Seth
and Ruth Isenberg for allowingme to establish a column onbehalf of the Valley RunningClub. So allow me to introduceour executive members—JoeFerdinand (vice presi-dent), MikeB r a n d t m e i e r( t r e a s u r e r ) ,W e n d yR e s h e t a r(secretary)M i k eP a l e r m o(race direc-tor) andmyself (presi-dent). Enteringour fifth year as aclub and runningstrong I may add, due toan excellent team of leaders.
As I sit trying to put some-thing together last minute Ithought I would bring every-one up to date on the secondannual festival of races. Racedirectors Tanya Bell, MikePalermo, Ali Petsuck, SharonSkotek, Frank Gaval, DinoOberto, Amy Cartwright andLiz Tolan have already begunplanning for 2010. A total ofseven local races are featuredin the festival of races. Thekick off for the festival of raceswill begin with the Health andWellness 5k on May1. (Plentyof time to get in shape).
Second—May 22 - the ValleyGreat 8 and 4 mile run (bestdistance run in the area).Third—URS 5K (a fatherʼs dayfavorite). Fourth—August 22 -Run for the Canoli 5k (whatcan I say about this run but
two words – Dino andCanoli). Fifth—
August 28 -N e s c o p e c kState Park5k & 10k(no doubtthe besttrail in oura r e a ) .
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11 – Run forthe Gold (always
a fun event). And thefinal run, October 2 –
Serento Gardens 5k and 10k(great fall race).
If you are 18 years andyounger a total of 13.3 milesmust be complete. You mustrun the Valley 4 miler and anythree of the six 5k races. If youare 19 years and older a totalof 13.3 miles must be com-plete. You must run the ValleyGreat 8, one 10k and three 5kraces. There will be threeaward divisions 18 and under,19 plus and masters.
The scoring is based on apoint system determined bythe winning time of eachevent. The award celebration
for the festival of races will beheld at Valley Running Clubʼsrun for the apples. The ValleyRunning Club holds our annu-al year end run and partyknown as the “run for theapples.” The celebration startswith a four mile run and endswith a party, delicious foodand apple pie.
Besides running, competingand awards I think mostimportantly are some otherfactors that should not bemissed like camaraderie,friendship, fellowship, fun andmore interest toward fitness.For more information aboutlocal running you can go online to NEPARUNNER.com.Gotta Run…….
Featured Runner: LocalRunner Pat Shields met withKatie Visco in San Diego,California this past Decemberwhere he and others fromaround the country ran the lastleg of her destination acrossthe country. Visco started herjourney in Boston and camethrough Drums last springwhere the Valley RunningClub met her and ran with heron her journey. Visco ran3,132 miles across America toinspire people to follow theirpassions. She also raisedmoney for girls on the run. Youcan go to paveyourlane.comfor more information on KatieVisco.
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by Joliet (Turnbach) CusterA continuing, ever-present
double thread of Ed Deets andlong-time friend and flightinstructor, Willis Reifenberg, qui-etly wove its way from 1947through the many cross-windsand cross-threads of aviationand community life for 35 years.From 1947 lessons, then build-ing a trucking company for 16years, after returning home alivefrom Korea in 1953, to a 1969pilot license, Ed finally acquiredhis first plane, a 1968 PiperCherokee.
Late April 1973, when askedabout a plane part by a localpilot, Willis knew he had exactlywhat was needed at his hangar.Characteristically willing to helpfamily, neighbor, pilot, or friend,Willis was happy to accommo-date. Unfortunately, Willis suf-fered a bad head injury that day,a fall in his St. Johns airfieldhangar, descending a ladder.
With surgeries, recognition offamily, close friends, and con-siderable speech recoveryreturned, though Willis stillremained unable to resume tohis flying business.
“So after Willisʼ accident, youstepped in [at the HazletonAirport (HA)]?” “Yes. Well, I stillfelt…(Ed pauses, a quieter rec-ollection in his voice, tinged withemotion), I still felt like a part ofhim, and I wanted to try to carry
it on, and it worked out with mybusiness. Yes!” Ed quickly light-ens. “So I tried to follow-up withWillis, to be [up] there [at HA] forawhile,” Ed adding how he andfriends took Willis for planerides. “The city ran the airportfrom the time Willis had his acci-dent, and then they ran it forabout 3-4 years. Then theywanted an individual [to run it]—I just happened to hear about itand I had the flying bug [in meall my life], so it ended up work-ing out well for my business andfor me!” Continuing in reflectivesentiment, “Itʼs a nice airport; Iwas just out yesterday (see pho-tos). I stopped in just tosee…walk around a little bit inthe terminal…itʼs a nice big longrunway now; they have thegrass strip if you need to use it.”
“About how long do you esti-mate you used flying to workwith your business?”Recounting his fleet for a
moment, “We had about fourplanes by 1985. We had 8 six-place [six-seat] planes, then a10-place twin Navaho. We [pro-vided] rentals out there while Iwas base operator at the HA.Weʼd sell one and buy anotherone. The last one we had wasprobably an 8-place twinNavaho, thatʼs pretty big. [Flew]out to Ohio [business] with 6 to8-place twin engines.
“So then we continued until
late1990s, when thebase operator con-tract was up. Thenwe sold the planesoff, all but the one;then eventually Isold mine, sold myCherokee sometimeabout 1989-90.” Edreflects, summariz-ing, “From the time Itook over the tenyear contract man-aging HA, I formed acorporation calledNorth East Airways,Inc. At times I had asmany as 3-4 air-planes for my owncompany use, plusothers for training and charterservice. Over the years, I had agrand total of 16 aircraft, includ-ing a twin Piper Navaho 8-placeand a twin Cessna 8-placeQueen Air. All of these aircraftwere based at the Greater
Hazleton airport.”Talking with Ed,
and so many oth-ers in gatheringour aviation histo-ry, itʼs quicklyapparent the closeties, depth of com-mitment, authentica p p r e c i a t i o n ,which more thanlingers at just themention of bothour areaʼs earlyaviation, andWillisʼ name.Those early yearsof dedication byWillis and Helenfirst made theirown aviation busi-ness possible,from 6:00am-8:00pm, sundownin summer, sevendays a week; thentheir continued
dedication, commitment tobuilding regional aviation busi-ness at HA from 1954, includingthe Allegheny Airlines contract.Revealed by so many is thelevel of dedication, personal for-titude, selflessness that wasrequired to build any aviationbusiness when still so new, in itsinfancy, both in the U.S. andaround the world. This Valleycouple demonstrated character,depth, commitment to and love
of community and aviation. Thelove and devotion of theReifenbergs to each other, andin their example of teamwork,has been revealed repeatedly,unsolicited, with startling devo-tion and emotion present in thetelling during each phone calland interview—thanks to all.
Like Ed and others, join us—take a drive out on weekends toHA—youʼre preceded by manyhundreds of area residents whogathered at our local airfieldssince the 1920s, a scenerepeated all across America! Aninitial ʻbarnstormingʼ period, anearly form of air shows looselyconducted from farm to farm,field to field, engaged a fascinat-ed America with airplanes andairflight. A lot has changed, yousay? In truth it hasnʼt; the mira-
cle of flight—dynamics, skillrequirements—remains thesame. So, call HA (455-7641),watch for event announce-ments: regular WWII B-17 visits;learn about local firefighter air-craft; become a Civil Air Patroladult volunteer member;encourage youth to join; see theskydiving Kellner group—checkit out! Walk-a-Thons, volunteerpilot fundraisers need you, com-munity to help the AmericanCancer Society, Festival ofSight-Hazleton BlindAssociation, Make-a-WishFoundation. See you there!
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Footprints in the Valley SkySection III, Part VII—To Korea and Back: From Flight Lessons
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The cast of the BroadwaySmash hit musical, “Annie”has been announced.Starring in the title role of“Annie” is 11 yr. old KaceeDiehl, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Dan Diehl of Drums. Theshow will be presented at theHazleton Area High School onFriday and Saturday, March19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.and Sunday, March 21 & 28 at2 p.m. by the BackstageProduction Ensemble throughMusic Theatre International.The cast is as follows: Annie-Kacee Diehl, Molly-IsabelleSeratch, Pepper-AngelaLaRose, Duffy-Emily Seratch,July-Carly Pecora, Tessie-Lindsay Walko, Kate-AmyBonomo, Kayla Craver,Lindsay Pecora, JaclynChicalese, CassondraDaveler, Camryn Wilson,Annika Hahn, and EmilySchadder.Also in the cast are:Oliver Warbucks- RickWeaver, Grace Farrell-JoelleWitner, Miss Hannigan-Chelse McQuaide, RoosterHannigan- Bryan Colombo,Lily St. Regis- Ali Gemmell,Bundles McCloskey-JeremyDormer, Lt. Ward- MichaelGeraci, Drake- JeremyDormer, Star-to-be- KaityMcCourt, Mrs. Greer- AudreyFlaim, Mrs. Pugh- MarianneVirnelson, Cecille-KaityMcCourt, Annette-LaurenMerola, Servants/Ensemble-Tiana Slattery, NicoleShuman, Rachel Blakeslee,and Shauna Alban, Children-Noah Witner, Peter Walko,and Frankie Seratch, ,BertHealy-.Mike Geraci, FranMcCracken-Audrey Flaim,Jimmy Johnson-Bob Lippi,Connie Boylan-LaurenMerola, Ronnie Boylan-Marianne Vernelson, BonnieBoylan-Nicole Shuman,Lonnie Boylan-AmberSchadder, F.D.R-Mike Pecora,and Cabinet Members: DanDiehl, Karen Diehl, Bob Lippi,Larry Walko, Frank Seratch,Louis Kugelman, and SteveHahn.
“Annie” is a musical basedupon the popular Harold Graycomic strip Little OrphanAnnie, with music by CharlesStrouse, lyrics by MartinCharnin, and the book byThomas Meehan. The musicalran for nearly six years onBroadway, setting a record forthe Alvin Theatre (now the NeilSimon Theatre). Annie, her-self, is a spunky Depression-
era orphan determined to findher parents, who abandonedher years ago on the doorstepof a New York City Orphanagerun by the cruel, embitteredMiss Hannigan.
In adventure after fun-filledadventure, Annie foils MissHannigan's evil machinations,befriends President FranklinDelano Roosevelt and finds anew family and home in bil-
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Pictured above are Rick Weaver as Oliver Warbucks and KaceeDiehl as Annie in the Backstage Production Ensemble productionof “Annie”. The show will play at the Hazleton Area High Schoolon March 19-21 and 26-28.
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Free tax counseling andpreparation of tax forms will beoffered at the Butler TownshipSenior Center in conjunctionwith AARP. This free, qualityservice is available for taxpay-ers with middle and lowincome, with special attentionto those 60 years old andolder.
The tax-aide volunteershave undergone IRS designedtraining and will be available toassist taxpayers on Fridaysuntil April 9.
Free federal and state elec-tronic filing of tax returns usingequipment and software sup-plied by the IRS will be avail-able. This method of filingreduces errors, speeds up therefund and allows one to directdeposit their refund.
In addition, help with state
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To help reduce waiting time,and because of the popularityof the program, it is necessaryto make an appointment bycalling the Butler SeniorCenter at 788-4881 between 9a.m. and 1 p.m. or stopping atthe center, 413 W. ButlerDrive, Drums.
Taxpayers must bring acopy of last year's return, acopy of any 1099s (INT, DIV, Bincluding documentationshowing original purchase ofsold assets, R and MISC),property tax receipts, propertyW-2 income statements,Social Security statementsand all tax-related formsreceived in the mail for thecurrent year.
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The Hazleton YM/YWCAHAZY swim competed in thePenn Del Boys BChampionship hosted by theLionville YMCA.
The boys 8 & under division100 yd Medley relay team ofTJ Pleban, Danny Berlitz,Reggie Crawford and DerekBerlitz placed first. DannyBerlitz also took a pair of firstplaces in the 25 yd Backstrokeand 50 yd Freestyle and thirdin the 25 yd Breaststroke.Derek Berlitz swam to a sixthplace in the 25 ydBreaststroke, ninth in the 25yd Freestyle and fifteenth inthe 25 yd Butterfly. Crawfordplaced first in the 25 ydFreestyle and grabbed secondplaces in the 25 ydBreaststroke and 50 ydFreestyle. The 100 ydFreestyle relay team ofCrawford, Berlitz, Berlitz andPleban placed second.
The boys 9-10 division 200yd Medley relay team ofJustyn DeAngelo, TimmyDando, Nicholas Kurzinskyand Paul Flowers swam to aseventh place. Dando placedthirteenth in the 100 ydFreestyle. DeAngelo took firstin the 100 yd Freestyle and100 IM and second in the 50yd Backstroke. Kurzinsky tooksecond in the 100 IM, fourth inthe 100 yd Freestyle and sev-enth in the 50 yd Freestyle.The 200 yd Freestyle relayteam of Flowers, Dando,Kurzinsky and DeAngelo fin-ished sixth.
The boys 11-12 divisionswimmer Tyler Mintz grabbedninth place in the 200 ydFreestyle and seventeenth inthe 50 yd Butterfly. JacobSirkot finished tenth in the 50yd Backstroke, eleventh in the100 yd Freestyle and thir-teenth in the 50 yd Freestyle.
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The boys 13-14 divisionswimmer CJStofka placedsecond in the100 ydB a c k s t r o k e ,third in the 50yd Freestyleand fourth inthe 100 ydBreaststroke.Troy Valkuskycaptured allfirst place fin-ishes in the100 ydFreestyle, 200yd Freestyle and 50 ydFreestyle. Alex Sirkot grabbedsixth in the 200 IM and twelfthin the 100 yd Backstroke.
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I like a restaurant with per-sonality. While we aren'taverse to a meal in a fran-chised dining spot, and havefound some of them quiteenjoyable and entertaining, tomy mind an independentlyowned establishment providesan adventure.
The Village Squire inBlakeslee has personality.Seated by the real wood fire inthe big dining room onSaturday, we appreciated theold English decorative style.The warm greeting wereceived didn't hurt our mood,either. And we were anticipat-ing a good meal, based on acouple of recent recommenda-tions.
We'd had a long, busy day,without much food, so westarted with an appetizer, themussels in basil-white winesauce, $6.95. I ordered aglass of Merlot, $6.25, whileSeth started with a diet soda,$1.95. (For his first refill, heswitched to raspberry icedtea.)
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Salads were crisp plates ofmixed greens, carrot, cucum-ber and tomato, with dressingserved on the side.
Saturday is prime rib specialnight at the Village Squire.Seth likes his prime rib, and at$12.95 this 12-ounce size wasa great deal. He ordered itmedium, and that's just theway it came—brown on theoutside, and pink, not red, inthe center. The meat was
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My choice was one of theevening's specials, tilapiaserved New England style,$13.95. A large, fresh piece ofthe flavorful white fish wastopped with bread crumbs andbaked. It had a delicate, but-tery flavor, and the servingsize was generous. Rice andsteamed vegetables complet-ed this platter.
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The Village Squire has beenpart of Blakeslee for over35years. Like the area, it'sfriendly and interesting. Bothlocals and visitors enjoy din-ners in the restaurant, andhappy hour in the CharlesDickens Pub—there were par-ties of skiers at a number oftables on Saturday. Its origi-nality makes it a welcomingreturn destination.
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Catholic Social Services will hold its annual SpringFling” Theme Basket Auction on Sunday, April 11, atthe CSS office, on the corner of Walnut and ChurchStreets in Hazleton, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m.and the raffle of baskets starting at 2 p.m. Winnersneed not be present to win.
For those unable to attend on Sunday, there will
also be a Preview sale on Saturday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. There will be at least 100 quality baskets val-ued at more than $25 each. In addition, there will bemany gift certificates from favorite local restaurantsand businesses as well as many other items of inter-est. There will also be a food sale such as sausageand peppers, BBQ, pierogies, hot dogs, and much
more, as well as a large Bake Sale.CSS is a member agency of the Greater Hazleton
United Way. For more information on programs andservices, please call the office or see our website atwww.csshazleton.org.
CSS slates spring fling basket auction
HOMES FOR SALE
Dallas First Floor Condo, completelyredecorated and nicely fur-nished. 2 BR, 1 3/4 BA, SittingRM, Cedar closet, Loads ofstorage, patio, tennis, golf,pool. Move right in. Priced forquick sale $115,000.
Go to the top call Jane Kopp Real Estate
288-7481
938-940 North St,Freeland #07-2330
Country charmer with in townconveniences. Currently usedas an adult care facility. Hugeincome potential. 5 BR, 2 1/2BA, full basement, mastersuite, and low taxes. Additionalland available. $249,000.
Aim High Realty, Inc570-443-7860
Hickory HillsWhite Haven
Custom built in ’04, bi-level, 3+BR,1.5 BA, Fam Rm, 1 car garage,energy eff., private gated com-munity w/pool, lake and security.Haz. SD, close to I-80, shoppingand Pocono Resorts. Owner relo-cation. Sacrifice at $149,900.Call Owner (570) 579-6411
or (570) 956-2594
NEW CONSTRUCTIONBy Butler Valley Blders. 3BR/2 Bath Ranch in Beau-tiful Breezy Acres DrumsArea. Includes public Seweron 1 Acre. $329,900
Call LORI COOKat 788-7503 or 788-1999
LEWITH & FREEMAN R.E.Addt’l Lots Avbl. for Custom Homes!
Quiet NeighborhoodImagine 1.5 acres in Strouds-burg, tucked away on a hiddendriveway and just two blocksfrom 9th Street and the Mall. Thecozy family room has a greatwood stove. The garage has anenclosed breezeway to thehouse–never get wet or cold!Call today 09-2361 $189,900CENTURY 21 Select Group570-643-2100 ask for Betty
House For Sale
Gorgeous & immaculatehouse for sale, 3 bed-room, 1 1/2 bath in privatesetting in A PoconoCountry Place.
Asking $150,000Call 203 262-8419
White Haven2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Ranch home with largedeck. Set on 4 acres.
Asking $295,000.Call Valerie
at (718) 217-8875
407 Luzerne St., Freeland
List # 07-2311Well maintained 1/2 double withnewer windows. All appliances stay!Included is a 1,000 sq. ft. ranch with2BR, 1BA, custom kitch. and LR.Ideal for rental or relatives. Lot 14,block 4 off of Juniper St must beincluded in sale $106,000Century 21 Select GroupCall Brian McCardle at800.779.2584 (x 23)
HOUSE ONROUTE 940
Single home, 3BR, large 8ftclosets, tiled bathroom, sittingroom, LR w/air conditioner,large eat-in-kitchen, Laundryroom, Hardwood floors, plas-tered walls, roof is 10 yearsold, coal stoker.
Call 427-8784 after 7 p.m.
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ARROWHEAD LAKESCozy Ranch, close to beach,private pool and clubhouse.4 BR, sunroom, 2 full BA,large LR with fireplace, din-ing area. All appliances! Pri-vate, gated community. PriceReduced–Asking $158,500
Call Colleen(570) 239-8862
White Haven3BR/2.5BA House on 1.08Acres in a private lake commu-nity. Close to parks, gamelands,white water rafting, ski resorts,and casino. Minutes to Poco-nos, Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre.Only $189,000.
Gordon & Long Real Estate LLC
Cindy King570.675.4400 Office570.690.2689 Direct
www.cindykingre.com
Arrowhead LakesNew 3 BR, 21/2 BA Colonialin amenity filled community.Eat-in-kitchen w/oak cabi-nets, Dining Room, LivingRoom, 1870 sq. ft. Nearbeach. Seller will assistw/mtge. $219,000Call Paul Weaver (owner)
(570) 269-1773
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COMMUNITY1.81 acres, 4 BR/ 3 full BA,garage, 3,000 sq. ft., two fire-places, 16x25 master, newlyremodeled, extra living area forbig family. One year warrantyon elec, plumb, heat. $219,000Call (570) 350-2245
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Panoramic Country Setting!Three year old dream rancherwith 3-4 BR, 2 1/2 BA. Amen-ities too numerous to mention.Call Cheryl for detailed informa-tion. $298,500!M.S. PECORA, REALTOR
34 E. Broad St.West Hazleton, PA 18202
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Mt. Pocono SummitPointe Community
Brick Ranch w/Heated Gar,3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, new Kitch-en, Computer Rm, Sun Rm, Lg.Generator, Central AC, FullBasement & Deck. Handi-capped access. Minutes to bus,shopping, & casino. $202,000.
Call Vincent at
570-839-1393 or 801-2943
Towamensing TrailsCozy 3 BR, 2 BA, LR, FP, eatin kitchen w/ breakfast bar. 2decks. Newer windows, slid-ing doors and Carpet. Soldfully Furnished. Asking
$174,900.
Call 215-997-9249View pics at www.forsalebyowner.com/20918798
Falls, PARanch on 1+ Acre Lot! 2Car garage, 3 BR 2 fullbaths. Two Tier Deck!SHARP!
Ed Beckendorff888-774-8488
Rhodo Mountain EstatesLooking for seclusion? Mag-nificent country post & beamhome, cedar siding & decks,cherry cabinets, stone fire-place, & full finished base-ment. For 24 hour recordedinformation & address, call1-800-722-1389 and entercode 2476.
Mary Enck Realty, Inc.
Lake Ariel - Extra Lot!Furnished 4 BR home boasts
finished lower level w/ built inbar, woodstove, Vaulted Ceil-ing Living room has stone fire-place, loft, deck $251,092
Alyce Lentz888-774-8488
East Stroudsburg -MUST SEE!
Gorgeous! 2 Decks, Hot Tub, 1+Acre lot, Front porch, mastersuite w/fireplace, living room w/brick fireplace, crown molding,Eat in kitchen w/ island! $249,450
Liz Robbins888-774-8488
185 Birch Knoll Dr., Hazleton
List # 08-65
Newer pre-manufactured homewith many upgrades. Walk-inclosets in all BRs, MBR has gar-den tub. Natural gas heat withcustom stone FP. Lg open kitch-en. On leased property.$53,900.Century 21 Select GroupCall Brian McCardle at800.779.2584 (x 23)
Blakeslee (Poconos)Price Reduced
In-law or Office Qtrs in this ex-ceptional Colonial plus 4BR,2.5BA, 2CG, 1+ Ac. LG Kitchenw/ granite counters, bay window;FR w/FP, LG Deck & StorageShed. Must See! $279,000
Comm+ Bonus to Lic. Agent.Call 570-646-4774 or 570-885-5056
401 Pohopoco RoadAlbrightsvilleList #07-10738
MBR suite, 3BR, 2BA, stone FP,big deck, tile foyer, 1.13 acre cor-ner lot. House is eligible for 100%financing through the PHFA/RURAL Housing Programs. Fur-niture negotiable. $244,900
Pocono Resorts RealtySandra Ortiz
(570) 443-9555 x19(570) 233-7670www.prr1.com
POCONO LAKE2,400 SF Low Taxes Low Dues5 BR, 2 full BA, Totally Ren-ovated - New roof, windows,siding, doors, hot water heater;kitchen (w/stainless steel appli-ances); new flooring ; neutralpaint; garage w/workshop; cir-cular driveway and roof overdeck $149,900.call Michelle 570-972-8226
Lake Naomi32 Split Rock Lane
Pocono Pines4 BR, 2 BA, Gas and Elec heatFurnished, 2 large decks, closeto lake, pool and club. Ex. cond.Inspected. $239,900
Lake Naomi Real EstateJustin Higgins570-646-2222800-537-1479
To Be BuiltSparrow Lane,
Penn Forest Twp.3 BR, 2 BA ranch, 2 car garage
& basement on 1/2 acre lotStill time to pick your colors
$175,000GENE DURIGAN Real Estate
Call Jim, 570-325-5707
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Immaculate!!! Brick RanchHardwood Floors, Doors & Trim1 Ac. Corner Lot in Lovely Area
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Pocono Summit (Emerald Lakes).Brand new, 4 brs, 2 -1/2 baths,garage, new appliances, carpet,fixtures, low dues, lakes, clubhouse, pools etc. Must See, asking$195,000 by owner.570-355-5366
Pocono Farms East -3817 Norfolk Rd, Tobyhanna
3 BR 1.5 BA1905 sf well maintained
single family home built 2002approx 0.29ac.
Close to I 80, whitewaterrafting, casino and ski resort
Only $169,700 Call Aggie (609) 213-3332
The Center for LandscapeDesign & Stewardship is seek-ing applications for new gar-den plot rentals at the ButlerTownship Community Gardenfor the 2010 season.
Plots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.Anyone who would like to renta plot should either downloadthe application forms from theCLDS Web site,www.DigCLDS.org (link to the
Garden page), or contact JimWalck, CLDS director, who isserving as the new plot rentalcoordinator, at 788-4181 [email protected].
Plot rental applications willalso be available at the CLDSopen house planned for 7 p.m.March 25 at the LifeExpression Wellness Centeron the Rock Glen Road.
During this open house,CLDS directors will also pro-
vide information on upcomingevents and workshops for2010, and look to recruit newmembers and volunteers inter-ested in getting involved withthe organization.
This meeting will be open tothe public. Questions concern-ing the open house should bedirected to Krista Schneider at578-5903 [email protected].
Open house planned for CLDS
The 41st Annual Gem andMineral Show hosted by theChe-Hanna Rock and MineralClub, Inc. will be held onSaturday, March 27 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday,March 28 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. at the Athens TownshipVolunteer Fire Hall, 211Herreck Avenue, Sayre.
This event will feature an
exhibit and silent auction byCarnegie Museum FossilExhibit by PaleontologicalResearch Institute with FossilID by Bill Klose.
Demonstrations ofCabochon Making, GeodeCutting and Faceting as wellas Fluorescent MineralPrograms by UV-Bon andexhibits of Minerals, Gems
and Indian Artifacts are includ-ed. There will also be a mini-mine for kids and dealers willhave many items for sale.There will be door prizes andfood available for sale on thepremises. Donation requestedper person is $3 each foradults; $1 each for students;with children under age 8being admitted for free.
Mineral Show features Carnegie exhibit
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Valley Kiwanis Tree LightingThe members of the Valley Kiwanis would like to extend a very special thank youto the following sponsors who help support our Community Service efforts in the
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The Hazleton FibromyalgiaSupport Group has resumedits monthly meetings at FaithUnited Church of Christ, FaithDrive, Hazle Township.
The group meets the firstWednesday of each month.Meetings are open to anyonewith fibromyalgia, chronicfatigue syndrome or similarchronic illness. Friends andrelatives are also welcome.
The next meeting will beheld on Wednesday, April 7 at6 p.m.
The group is now onFacebook, as well as at theWeb site www.orgsites.com/pa/hfsg.
For more information ordirections, call Carol Vilcko at788-7363, Debbie Mainiero at454-2821, Alice Powell at 788-3847 or Stacy Morris at 403-6063.
Fibromyalgia groupresumes meetings
On April 10, Christ LutheranChurch, Main Street,Conyngham, will host the 16thannual Mission Possible eventthat has raised funds for manylocal charities as well asworldwide mission work.
This year, the auction will beheld to raise money for theSugarloaf Fire Co. and ValleyRegional Fire and Rescue.
Items include collectibles,antiques, gift certificates,crafts, tricky trays, jewelry,baked goods, kids toys, furni-ture and more.
Members from the churchcongregation as well as the
community supporters areasked to call if they havequestions about the auction.
A preview of items beginsprior to the auction at 9 a.m.on April 10. The auctioneer willstart the bidding at 10 a.m.Only cash or checks will beaccepted. No credit cards willbe accepted.
Supplemental funding willbe provided by ThriventFinancial for Lutherans.Homemade foods will beavailable for purchase.
For more information, call788-4219 or the church officeat 788-1572.
Mission Possible to offer aid
For spiritual enrichment in a friendly atmosphereConyngham UnitedMethodist Church411 Main Street, Conyngham • 570-788-3960
Pastor Lorelei Toombs
Sunday School — 9:15 a.m., Worship Service — 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 28 — Passion/Palm SundayWorship Service — 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 1 — Holy Thursday(Maundy Thursday) Service — 7:30 p.m.Friday, April 2 — Good Friday Service,A Service of Tenebrae — 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 4 — Easter DayWorship Service — 10:30 a.m.
Everyone Welcome
Butler Festivalvolunteers sought
The Butler Township Recreation Board is looking for a fewenergetic men and women to help plan the new and improvedButler Festival which will be held August 21-22 at the FreedomPark sports and recreation complex.
Since the festival has been moved from fall to summer thisyear, planning must get under way soon.
Interested individuals can call recreation board memberJohn McGran at 359-3269, e-mail [email protected], or sim-ply attend the next recreation board meeting which is sched-uled for March 22 at the Butler Township Building, 415 W.Butler Drive, Drums.
The improved and expanded 2010 Butler Festival willinclude plenty of food, crafts, games, music and more.
State Rep. Todd A. Eachushas announced that the 168-acre Cranberry West aban-doned mine reclamation proj-ect in Hazle Township hasbeen awarded $1.68 million instate funding.
Eachus said the fundingwas awarded by the stateDepartment of Environmental
Protection and will be used toeliminate public health andsafety hazards that exist at thesite. The project will consist ofbackfilling and grading dan-gerous high-walls, pits andspoil areas, as well as fillingmine openings and removingabandoned mine structures.
"This project will reclaim
more than 168 acres of aban-doned strip mine land by usingexisting, on-site materials,"Eachus said. "This is a smartand logical way to reclaim amine site, and eliminate ahighly treacherous area that isa danger to public safety."
Eachus added thatstormwater drainage ditches
will be constructed on theabandoned site to help withflood control and water flow,and the project area will beseeded with grass and legumemixtures.
"It is important for the stateto reinvest in communities thathave been damaged andaffected by coal mining,"Eachus said. "This project is
an example of how we canreclaim these abandonedmines without posing anyadditional threat to the com-munities surrounding the site."
The project is funded by theAbandoned Mine ReclamationTrust Fund, which is subsi-dized by the coal industrythrough taxes paid on eachton of coal mined.
Eachus: Mine reclamation project in Hazle Townshipreceives nearly $1.7 million in state DEP funding
An ʼ05 Jeep GrandCherokee was stolen from aBronx, NY man after he leftthe vehicle parked at thepump island of the Uni Mart inDrums, and went inside to usethe restroom at 9:30 p.m. on2-15.
A Drums woman left her ʼ93Toyota Corolla in front of theValley Pharmacy at Ritten -house Plaza at 11:30 a.m. on2-16. She went into the store
for five minutes, and when shecame out, her car was gone.
2-24 4 p.m. police werecalled to the scene of a crashbetween a car and an ATV onSt. Johns Road. A Drumswoman driving west in thewestbound lane had her carhit by a 14 y.o. driving an ATVeastbound in that same lane.The crash is being investigat-ed.
All of the above courtesy of
Butler Twp. Police. No reportssubmitted from Freeland,Conyngham or SugarloafPolice (invitations extended toall three).
Early this year and late lastyear, area townships and bor-oughs have been in discus-sion about sustaining theirpolice departments. The ideaof a regional police depart-ment was floated that would
serve Hazle Township, WestHazleton and Freeland bor-oughs, and Butler Township.Neither Conyngham norSugarloaf were interested.
With Butler Township Policefacing a layoff of 1.5 officers,from a total of eight, due tobudget cuts, Butler officialshave been exploring ways tomaintain service levels. ButlerTwp. manager Steve Hahnexplained that the townshiphas applied to the PA CrimeCommission for a grant thatcould retain one of the officersfor at least 6 months more,and possibly both of the offi-cers. A decision is expectedthis month.
Hahn also noted that thetownship had cuts “across theboard” with other townshipstaff moving to a 38.5 hourworkweek. The township clerkis on a 35 hour work week,and the code enforcement/permit officer is at 25 hoursdue to reduce activity in thatdepartment.
In the proposal for regionalpolice, a goal was set for abudget of about $2.2 million
per year for a department ofover 20 officers and supportpersonnel to protect the area.One proposed idea, one-millof tax dedicated to police pro-tection, did not raise enoughmoney to cover the costs ofpolice coverage for the twoboroughs. Opposition to anytax, however, has developedin both those communities. Itis also possible for Butler andHazle to go forward by them-selves.
Given the PA StateLegislatureʼs proposals toenact a fee per person forState Police protection totownships and boroughs withpopulations of over 1,000, theideas being discussed areabout the same or less moneythan the fee.
An attempt to form a PoliceCommission is on the boardsfor this month. It is hoped thata committee of elected offi-cials and citizens, one eachfrom each interested commu-nity. The committee will betasked with developing a plan,and then creating a budgetand financing plan.
Police Beat by Seth Isenberg
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D a n i e lO ʼ D o n n e l lreports thatover 300cases havealready been
processed since the start ofthe new year—24 criminalcases, 219 traffic cases, 15civil cases, 63 non-trafficcases have been filed by localand state police. “Weʼre off toa busy start,” OʼDonnell says,especially with the latest ofreceiving e-filed citations.
The state police havealready started to use the lat-est technology with the addi-tion to its traffic and criminalsoftware project. JudgeOʻDonnell, whose office han-
dles several thousand trafficcitations each year throughthe local and state police, saidhis office has been receivinge-filed tickets since lastmonth. E-filing is the filing ofinformation in electronic formas opposed to traditionalpaper form. OʼDonnell says atrooper will enter the driverʼsinformation into a computerright in the patrol car. The sys-tem calculates locations of thetraffic stop through a GPS fea-ture and automatically inputsthe municipality and to whatmagisterial district court theticket will go. Drivers will stillhave a ticket to take with themafter a traffic stop, but insteadof a handwritten carbon copy,troopers will provide a legal-size citation on thermal paper.
For right now getting use tothe new system is a learningexperience for the staff whoprocess the tickets at the dis-trict judges' offices, saidOʻDonnell. With the e-filedcitations courts are able toreceive, print and file both tick-ets in minutes. Previously,handwritten tickets would takemuch longer for each forsomeone to re-enter the infor-mation into the judicial com-puter system so it could beprinted and then filed. JudgeOʼDonnell said the systemshould speed up the filing oftickets and supply trooperswith automatic notificationsabout pleas essentially mak-ing courts more efficient.
From the Court:
Swimmers from theHazleton YM/YWCA HAZYswim team competed in thePenn Del Girls BChampionship hosted by theHazleton YMCA at the WilkesBarre CYC natatorium. Therewere 12 teams and 300 swim-mers competing.
The morning session startedoff with the girls 8 & under divi-sion 100 medley “A”relay teamof Kylie Mallams, MaggieYannes, Kelsey Reznick andHaley Sanko placing first. The100 yd medley “B” relay teamof Marina OʼHara, MollyGould, Nikki Polivka andJaclyn Ohl took eighth.Mallams swam to an eleventhplace in the 25 ydBreaststroke and a fourteenthplace in the 25 yd Backstroke.Sanko captured a trio of firstplaces in the 25 yd Freestyle,25 yd Butterfly and 25 ydBreaststroke. Yannes swam toa sixth place in the 25 ydFreestyle, eighth place in the25 yd Breaststroke and ninthin the 50 yd Freestyle.Reznick swam to a pair of sec-ond places in the 50 ydFreestyle, 25 yd Breaststrokeand third in the 25 yd Butterfly.Gould took a fourteenth placein the 25 yd Breaststroke.Polivka swam to a ninth placein the 25 yd Breaststroke and
fifteenth in the 25 ydBackstroke. The 100 ydFreestyle “A” relay team ofKylie Mallams, KelseyReznick, Nikki Polivka andHaley Sanko took secondplace and broke the HAZYswim team record. The 100 yd“B” Freestyle relay team ofMolly Gould, CaitlynnCrawford, Jaclyn Ohl andMaggie Yannes finished ninth.Also swimming was AlexaTihansky, Tiana Treon,McKenna Gallagher andAnnika Hahn.
The girlʼs 9-10 division 200yd Freestyle relay team ofGina Blasé, Brinn DeAngelo,Megan Llewalyn and CaylahCrawford swam to a ninthplace. Crawford also grabbeda first place in the 50 ydBackstroke and second in the100 IM and sixth in the 50 ydButterfly. DeAngelo capturedeighth in the 100 IM and tenthin the 50 yd Butterfly. Llewalyntook a fifteenth place in the 50yd Breaststroke. Also swim-ming was Julia Danzeisen,Jessica McPherson andMackenzie Putterbaugh.
The afternoon session wasled off with the girlʼs 11-12 divi-sion 200 yd Medley relay teamof Katie Kurzinsky, KatelynnPleban, Felicia Grego andShelby Sanko capturing sec-
ond place and breaking theHAZY swim team record andmeet record. The 200 ydFreestyle relay team ofPleban, Sanko, Grego andKurzinsky also captured firstplace. Grego swam to a firstplace in the 50 ydBreaststroke and a pair of sec-ond places in the 100 ydFreestyle and 200 IM.Kurzinsky had a pair of firstplaces in the 50 yd Backstrokeand 100 yd Freestyle and sec-ond in the 50 yd Breaststroke.Jenna OʼDonnell placed tenthin the 200 yd Freestyle and
fourteenth in the 50 ydBreaststroke. Sanko grabbeda fifth place in the 50 ydFreestyle, sixth in the 200 IMand eighth in the 100 ydFreestyle. Heidi Zapotockyplaced thirteenth in the 200 ydFreestyle. Pleban took sixth inthe 50 yd Breaststroke, fif-teenth in the 100 yd Freestyleand seventeenth in the 50 ydFreestyle. Kelsey Gombertgrabbed a sixteenth in the 200IM. Also swimming wasRamona Dalja, Maria Flowers,Nicole Miller and MorganOʼHara.
The 13-14 division 200 ydMedley relay team of AlexPodlesny, Joann Butkus,Rebecca Yannes and MirandaAmey swam to a second placefinish. The 200 yd Freestylerelay team of ElizabethBarney, Miranda Amey,Rebecca Yannes and JoannButkus took third. Ashley Acrifinished ninth in the 200 ydFreestyle. Rebecca Akins tookfifteenth in the 200 IM and six-teenth in the 100 ydBreaststroke. Amey grabbedeighth in the 100 ydBreaststroke and a pair of thir-teenth places in the 50 ydFreestyle and 100 ydFreestyle. Barney finishedsixth in the 200 IM, eighth inthe 100 yd Backstroke andfourteenth in the 100 ydButterfly. Deanna Campiontook seventeenth in the 200IM. Krupko grabbed sixteenthin the 100 yd Backstroke.Podlesny took third in the 200IM and fourth in the 100 ydBackstroke. Butkus swam to asecond place in the 100 ydButterfly, third in the 50 ydFreestyle and fourth in the 100yd Freestyle. Yannes placedthird in the 100 yd Backstroke,sixth in the 100 yd Butterflyand fifteenth in the 50 ydFreestyle. Also swimming wasRachael McPherson andDevon Motel.
The girls 15 & over divisionswimmer Shaina Grego cap-tured first place finishes in the200 IM and 100 yd Backstrokeand fourth in the 100 ydButterfly.
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