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THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL VOL. 29, NO. 31 THE WEATHERLY HERALD
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Lehigh Supervisors
change pay timing
by Ruth Isenberg to be with a construction project to
White Haven Borough Council’s pipe the spring lines in the area
March 22 meeting opened with a about 15 years ago undertaken by
moment of silence in honor of part- the White Haven Municipal
time police officer Robert Murray, Authority. Council now needs to
who died unexpected on March 21. determine if the problem should be
In his report, Mayor John Klem corrected by the borough, or by
noted that the borough police offi- Aqua PA, since they took over the
cers would be attending Murray’s borough’s water system.
funeral, but that the town would Kate O’Donnell reported a prob-
have police coverage. Council and lem with a catch basin and drain on
the mayor sent flowers. Hemlock Street caving in. Street
Presentation of the minutes led to supervisor Frank Giordano has
an exchange about their contents. looked at the area.
Council member Bob Spadell ques- Swanson reported that he had
tioned a comment made by council inspected tie-in of the library’s drain
member Joe Knowles about system. He recommended filling in
whether part-time employees were the area beneath the plastic pipe in
Nathaniel Neidlinger checks to see if he has enough One of the younger of the participants during the
guaranteed a certain number of the manhole above the new catch
eggs in his basket during the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Eurana Park on Saturday, Willem
hours. Spadell felt that his state- basin, since he observed water run-
Celebration of Spring Easter Egg Hunt held at Grant, seems to be more interested in watching the
ment was not correct, but Knowles ning underneath the sump. The
Eurana Park on Saturday, March 27. other kids than collecting eggs in his basket.
replied that this was what he had street crew will get the manhole
Photos by Donnell Stump
been told. He confirmed that his ready, and Swanson recommended
statement was reported accurately. blocking the area under the pipe
THIS WEEK IN
WHITE HAVEN
A Guardian for From the audience Jane Spadell
said, “that was his statement, but
was it a correct statement for him to
with sand bags in the meantime.
He is arranging for an asbestos
survey of the Community Building
Thursday, April 1
Joy Through Movement – 10:00
a.m. – W.H. United Methodist
Weatherwood make?” Solicitor Donald Karpowich
answered that the issue is not
whether it’s correct, but whether it’s
on March 31, with a report due by
April 5. With that in place, Szoke
made a motion, seconded by Albee,
Church by Seth Isenberg would lead to a sale and transfer of
W.H. Area Senior Citizens Meeting Guardian Elder Care Holdings, ownership before the end of June. correctly stated in the minutes. On to advertise for bids for demolition
– 1:00 p.m. – V.F.W. Post 6615 Inc. of Brockway, PA, was selected Guardian Elder Care Holdings, that basis, the minutes were of the building. All voted yes.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – approved as presented, with council Atty. Karpowich reported that two
by Carbon County to be the best fit Inc. founded in 1995 by entrepre-
7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com- members Harvey Morrison, more meetings are coming up to fin-
munity Church as new owner of Weatherwood. The neur Frank Varischetti and busi-
Kidder Township Volunteer Fire Commissioners have signed a letter nessman Raymond L. Calhoun—a Knowles, Margaret Reilly and ish up the code of ordinances. Then
Company #1 Meeting – 7:30 p.m. of intent with the company to sell man with over 25 years of experi- Spadell voting in favor. Council a public hearing will be held for
– Lehigh Tannery Fire House the Carbon County Nursing Home ence managing nursing homes— member Linda Szoke abstained, comment. He suggested that any
Friday, April 2 and Rehabilitation Center. Details of began acquiring nursing facilities because she was not present at that
W.H. Food Pantry – 11:00 a.m. to the sale are still to be worked out around their home community in meeting, and council member Herb Please turn to page A3
Noon – Rear, Haven Hall, White Albee arrived after the vote was
between Carbon County, as western Pennsylvania. Varischetti
Haven Center
Fish Fry – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – St. advised by their consultant Marcus had built his business, Varischetti taken. Council member Steve Draus THIS WEEK IN
was absent.
Patrickʼs Parish Center & Millichap, and Guardian Elder Sanitation, into one of the largest
James Ahlbrandt made a com-
WEATHERLY
Saturday, April 3 Care Holdings. It is expected that a independent sanitation companies Thursday, April 1
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - contract will be in place shortly that plaint about the condition of the 200
Weatherly Rotary Club Dinner
7:00 p.m. – St. Patrickʼs Parish Please turn to page A3 block of Wilkes-Barre Street’s Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Weatherly
Center drainage ditches, saying the road is Country Inn
Easter
Sunday, April 4 East Side seeking sewer and sinking in, and sidewalks are dam-
aged. Engineer Brian Swanson has
Weatherly Flower Club Meeting –
7:00 p.m. – Zions Lutheran
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting -
7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com-
garbage past due payments looked at it. He said the sidewalks
have settled about an inch in the
Church Annex
Sunday, April 4
munity Church by Ruth Isenberg his property to get it off the streets. Easter
East Side Borough’s attempts to Council chairman John Marotta past year, and all of the drainage is
Monday, April 5 very shallow. The problem appears Monday, April 5
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) collect past-due sewer and garbage noted that PPL had finally been per- American Legion Post 360 Meet-
Meeting – 5:45 p.m. - W.H. United fees is meeting with mixed results. suaded to remove the dead tree
Methodist Church Social Hall One party promised to make pay- that had been hanging over Route WASB adds ing – 6:00 p.m. – Weatherly
Borough Building
Kidder Township Volunteer Fire ment by mid-March, and asked the 940. Lehigh Township Board of Super-
Company #1 Ladiesʼ Auxiliary
Meeting – 6:30 p.m. - Lehigh Tan- township to drop late fees. East Reports were received from the cafeteria help visors Meeting – 7:00 p.m. –
Township Municipal Building
nery Firehouse Side does not charge a late fee, but White Haven Volunteer Fire Com- by Donnell Stump
W.H. Chamber of Commerce Meet- it does charge interest on past-due pany for January and February; With just six of the nine board Tuesday, April 6
ing – 7:00 p.m. – Main Street Packer Township Board of Super-
amounts. At their March 4 meeting, there were no incidents in East members present at the March 10 visors Meeting – 7:00 p.m. –
Coffee Works council members appreciated the Side. meeting, a unanimous vote ap- Township Municipal Building
V.F.W. Post 6615 Meeting – 7:30
p.m. – Post Home response to solicitor James Na- Mayor Gerry Jones reminded res- proved a FMLA leave for Dawn Weatherly Lions Club Meeting-
novic’s collection efforts, but decid- idents that numbers at least 4” high Stanley, Special Needs Facilitator. 7:00 p.m. – Weatherly Borough
Tuesday, April 6 Building
Joy Through Movement – 10:00 ed it would not be fair to other bor- should be installed on their homes, Unanimous votes were also record-
a.m. – W.H. United Methodist ough residents to waive the interest. With the heavy snows last month, ed for a change in status for Cindy Wednesday, April 7
Church In another case, the property numbers on mailboxes were hid- Little from substitute cafeteria aide Weatherly Area School Board
W.H. Volunteer Fire Company Caucus Meeting – 7:00 p.m. –
owners have made no response to den, making it difficult for emer- to part-time cafeteria aide. April W.A. Middle School
Meeting – 7:30 p.m. – Fire Com- the collection letters. Atty. Nanovic gency vehicles to locate properties. Hoffman was also added to the K. of C. Council 12105 Meeting –
pany Meeting Room
explained that council could file a Council is attempting to obtain a part-time cafeteria aide roster. John 7:30 p.m. – St. Nicholas Church
Wednesday, April 7 lien against the property, which grant to make improvements to Hall
Barna was appointed assistant
Yoga Class – 10:00 a.m. – St.
Paulʼs Lutheran Church would not collect anything until the Washington and Center Streets. baseball coach for the 2009-2010 Thursday, April 8
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – property was sold, or take the prop- Council member Helen Stockinger season at a salary of $1,314.31. Weatherly Rotary Foundation
10:00 a.m. – Mountainview Com- erty owner to the Magistrate and was going to follow up with resi- Board Member Corey Gerhart Meeting – 9:00 a.m. – Weatherly
munity Church Municipal Building
obtain a judgement. The borough dents who were sent survey forms asked if the cafeteria was up to full Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Dennison Township Board of would then be able to take personal to determine the borough’s eligibili- staffing with those two appoint- Meeting – 1:30 p.m. – Salem
Supervisors Meeting – 7:30 p.m. -
Township Municipal Building property, like a television, and sell it ty. ments. Superintendent Frank Victor U.C.C.
to satisfy the debt. That was the Because the first Thursday in said that the cafeteria staff was still Bingo Night – 7:00 p.m. (Doors
Thursday, April 8 Open at 6:00 p.m.) – Tweedle
Joy Through Movement – 10:00
action council decided to take. April is Maundy Thursday, the next two short. One additional substitute,
Park
a.m. – W.H. United Methodist Council also approved a new sub- council meeting will be held at 7 June Yunckes, was added for the Weatherly Rotary Club Dinner
Church division and land development p.m. on Thursday, April 8. cafeteria. Other substitutes ap- Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Weatherly
W.H. Lions Club Dinner Meeting – application, as well as a new fee Present at the session were proved include Ryan Oberst, Country Inn
6:30 p.m. – Sitkoʼs Barn Rest- schedule. The Mountain Laurel Golf council members Elizabeth Berger, teacher; Kellye Zoscin, clerical and Weatherly Area Community Li-
aurant brary Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. –
East Side Borough Council Meet-
Course has requested an applica- Helen Jones, Marotta, Sharon instructional aide; Kimberly Yost,
Library
ing – 7:00 p.m. – Borough Building tion. Mrozinski, Francis Becker, Schoch, instructional aide; and Craig Reiner, Greater Weatherly Area Ambu-
Foster Township Planning Com- Council was well pleased with and Stockinger; Mayor Jones; Atty. substitute custodian and van driver. lance Association Meeting – 7:30
mission Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – snow removal by Jarick Plowing. Nanovic; secretary-treasurer Carol The Rotary Club was granted per- p.m. – Ambulance Building
Township Municipal Building Street committee chairman Rudy Lenahan and this reporter. mission to hold scholarship inter-
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting –
7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com-
Schoch noted he had given them views on Saturday, April 24. The
munity Church permission to push snow down on Please turn to page B1
PAGE A2—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
by Ruth Isenberg
White Haven Borough Council members were surprised at
Lehigh Supervisors change pay timing
a recent meeting to hear that the Pennsylvania Department of by Ruth Isenberg She added that she would motion to pay all bills except phone to replace the town-
Conservation and Natural Resources has apparently again A disagreement over the not cut a payroll check until for payroll, and supervisor ship’s smaller tape recorder,
decided to ignore the input it has gathered at numerous pub- way supervisors are paid work is actually performed, Eric Brill seconded the which was not working. The
lic meetings over the years. Once again, DCNR proposes to held up approval of bills at saying “I’m not going to do motion. Skinner voted no. purchase was approved.
put in a new access road to the Lehigh Gorge State Park the March 1 Lehigh Township something that’s illegal or Part way through the meet- Skinner’s report included
south of Interstate 80, across from Powerhouse Road, effec- Supervisors meeting. It took improper.” ing, the supervisors held an the information that he had
tively cutting off the community’s downtown from the visitors to an executive session and a Wagner felt that in order to executive session with solici- spoken with the district mag-
the trail. compromise to complete the have work paid for in the tor George Hludzik. At the istrate about recovery of the
DCNR is very careful to solicit public opinion when it makes action. same calendar year it was end of the meeting, Skinner copy of Bisel’s Lawsource
improvements to its parks. Public meetings are called to make Supervisor Wayne Wagner performed, and be reflected made a motion to open the that has not been returned to
sure officials and citizens get the opportunity to voice their expressed concern that pay- that way on tax forms, pay- March payroll to include that the township after being
suggestions. The White Haven business community and the ment for attendance at the ment for any month’s meeting evening’s pay, to be issued at taken out of the building by
municipal government officials through the years have been March meeting would not should be approved at that the close of the meeting. All Clark Stewart. Wagner asked
very clear—they want any improvements in the White Haven come until April. Secretary meeting. Sakse-Hoffman three supervisors voted in what edition it was, because
area to benefit the business district. Main Street has never Paula Sakse-Hoffman said said that it had not been done favor of the motion. he thought there were
really recovered from its devastating fire over 20 years ago. that because the Monday a that way as long as she had From the audience, Barb updates since its publication;
Many of the businesses that have held on have pinned their week preceding the meeting served as secretary, the only Tissier asked what effect this it was believed the book was
hopes on park visitors and tourists. was the cutoff for bills to be difference being that supervi- would have on pay to mem- a signed first-edition. Skinner
State officials have tried repeatedly to steer traffic away submitted, and she could not sors were paid quarterly in bers of the planning commis- is waiting on a response from
from Main Street. Every time, after listening to public com- know in advance whether the past, rather than monthly. sion and zoning hearing the state police; Sakse-
ment, they’ve changed course and promised to help revitalize supervisors would be present Chairman Larry Skinner board. Sakse-Hoffman an- Hoffman said she would pro-
the community. But somehow, after a few years of nothing of at the upcoming meeting, made a motion to pay all bills swered that paperwork would vide him with additional con-
substance happening, plans revert to bringing people to the their pays were not included as presented, but there was still cut off the Monday a tact information.
park without bringing them through downtown. in the bills to be approved. no second. Wagner made a week before the meeting. Township property held by
A proposed access road near the Route 940-Interstate 80 Skinner made a motion to Floyd Hoffman has not been
Top P
intersection isn’t just bad for the community; it could also
endanger the visitors, too. Heavy truck traffic, from the compa-
CA$H for ric
Paid! es
!
approve the payroll bills as
corrected, and Brill seconded
returned, either.
It was noted that the flag
ny moving water from the former White Haven reservoir and
from the Savage, Inc. trucks that come down Route 940 from
Gold & Silver
K&K Gold - 322 Main Street at Route 940, White Haven
the motion, with all three
supervisors voting in favor.
has not been flying at the
Township building because of
Freeland loaded with coal, often at a high speed, could make Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • www.kkgold.net • PA Licensed Precious Metals Dealer In other action, supervisors a problem with lights. An
a turn onto an access road somewhat risky. appointed Tino Nocchi as electrician will take a look at
It may be a moot point. As the governor keeps pointing out Buying Coins & Unwanted,
UCC inspector for residential it, so that the flag can proper-
the state has a revenue problem. Considering the speed with Unused and Broken Jewelry
and commercial applications. ly be flown again.
which action on the project took place when there was money (570) 629-1289 or (484) 221-0648 Nocchi forwarded a fee Sakse-Hoffman reported
available, rapid progress is not likely. But borough council schedule to the township. that the township had
needs to step in now to make sure when and if action finally The 2009 delinquent and received a letter dates
does take place, it benefits White Haven Borough and its exoneration tax listing was February 3 from Floyd
downtown. approved to be forwarded to Hoffman stating that garbage
Berkheimer Associates. collection services should be
Zoning/code enforcement discontinued at seven town-
INVITATION OF BID
Salem United Church of Christ, 330 First Street,
Weatherly, PA 18255 is currently accepting bids for
Reward
for Good Drivers!
officer John Capossela
reported that had been in
contact with the Carbon
County tax office, and will be
ship properties owned by
Floyd and Marion Hoffman,
Bonnie Roof, the estate of
Donald Hoffman, Keith and
approximately 300 feet of sidewalks, steps, handi- receiving a copy of the 1943 Joan Decker, and Kingston
IF YOU:
cap ramp and gutter drain piping replacement. For statute which required a Quarters, LLC/ T. Nicastro
•have at least one car that is
detailed specifications call Ron at 570-427-4197. less than 10 years old county permit for any proper- and R.C. Stewart.
All bids must be sent to Salem United Church of ty improvements worth more Skinner asked if there were
•haven’t had an insurance claim or than $1,000. delinquencies on the proper-
Christ at the above address. All bids will be accepted a traffic violation for 3 years
As roadmaster, Wagner ties; Sakse-Hoffman said that
until April 17, 2010. •have an excellent credit history reported 50.5 hours of winter there were. These are not
Salem United Church of Christ reserves the right maintenance for February, requests for exonerations.
to reject any and all bids proposals for portions •are currently insured with
Erie, State Farm, Prudential, including removal of a Atty. Hludzik said this would
thereof. Allstate, Nationwide downed tree on Pumphouse not change anything in the
(or any other insurance carrier) Road. garbage collection ordi-
pick up the telephone and call In his report, Brill proposed nance, so payment would still
purchase of a tape recorder be required for these proper-
Answers on Page B6
Salad Days
ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. Pie-in-the-face
14 15 16
sound
6. Smelter waste 17 18 19
10. One of the
Smurfs 20 21 22 23
14. Mount the
soapbox 24 25
15. Sighter of pink
Agave Cerris Jaca Shea elephants 26 27 28 29
Carmine’s Pizza
gether, this rip-roaring en-
Carbon County.
semble is a super force of hot
“Many of our stores have
acoustic jazz with the con-
been involved with 4-H clubs MAIN STREET, WHITE HAVEN • 443-9588
trast of other influences like
for years. Now, Tractor Supply Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 10-10; Fri. & Sat. 10-11
American soul music, Fla- Delivery Available within 5 miles of White Haven.
Company is proud to have an
menco and bop. All played on tribe of Gypsies from which Ameranouche is a modern,
official chain-wide relation- Carmine’s ON THE MOUNTAIN
acoustic instruments, the the great guitarist Django original group, its members Now a full
ship with 4-H,” said Tractor Friday - Lent Special Easter Order your
music is rhythmic, vigorous Reinhardt originated and the acknowledge Django as an line of fresh Bunny
and strangely elegant. style of music often catego- essential inspiration and spir- Supply Company Chairman ice cream Free salad with pizzas!
more information call Bill Use Journal Dine-Out certificates Real Estate Transfer
Earned Income
$
$
1,153
43,975
Emergency/Municipal $ 482
Delling at 226-3206. at local dining establishments Amusement/Admissions $ 183
Act 511 Taxes $ 50
50% OFF
Banner, which calls for seven Lehigh Park starting at 10 a.m. until all are completed. Please
distinct voicings. Spring Fling contact any member of the Rec Board for further information.
For those who will miss the
April 22 game, you can hear dance at
All Easter Items Beyond Bach perform our
nation’s anthem and their St. Jude’s Happy Easter
Before Easter! Americana repertoire this The St. Jude Social Club is
from Antonio’s Pizza
summer in the Jim Thorpe hosting a “Spring Fling”
• Children’s Jewelry at prices We are closed Sunday.
Gazebo. Watch for dates and dance, featuring Tom Slick
of $10 or less. Order your pizza early for Good Friday.
times of this free concert and the Converted Thund-
443-9776
• March, April and May Birthstone erbolt Grease Slappers on
Jewelry in all price ranges. Drama Club April 10 from 8 p.m. to mid-
Antonio’s Pizza
• Beautiful White Silk Roses or plans quilt raffle night at $20 per ticket.
Carnations Wrist Corsages for The ticket includes entry to
The Weatherly Area High the dance, beer and soda,
young ladies receiving
School Drama Club is selling and snacks. Tickets are avail-
First Communion.
raffle tickets for a handmade able at the Parish Center. in Main St. Shopping Center, White Haven
Come in and place your order!
quilt which is blue and brown Mountain Top. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
New Hours with an oriental background.
Effective The quilt was made by Jean
Immediately:
Thurs., Fri.
and Sat.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stadnik and donated to the
club for this raffle and is on
display at the high school
SWEET PROFITS
234 Main Street, White Haven or call for an
570-233-3560 appointment.
office.
Another prize will be a full-
You’re Invited to
sellinghistory@gmail.com
sized picnic table and chairs
which will be built by the stu-
Stoelting’s Frozen Dessert Show!!
dents in Michael Zeigler’s
tech education classes and April 7 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
will be ready for the perform-
ance in May.
at Mountain Laurel Resort
The raffle drawing will take Route 940 at Interstate 80
place immediately after the
May 7 performance of “Sam and 476 (PA Turnpike)
Spud Private Eye.” Tickets Featuring: Soft Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Slush,
are $2 each or three for $5 Chicken is King, Instantwhip-PA,
and are available from any B&M’s Frozen Concepts, Cookshack BBQ,
drama club member, at the Digital Outdoor Advertising Signs
high school office or at local
businesses in the Weatherly
Please call Michael Belsky toll free
and White Haven areas.
Ticket proceeds benefit 877-378-4889 - R.S.V.P. appreciated -
the Weatherly Area High or our Wilkes-Barre office at 570-824-3455
School Drama Club. Email: m_d_belsky@msn.com
PAGE B2—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
November 12 to the Christ- “Christ the Lord is Risen
Friendship Club mas Show at the American Today.” Good Friday at Waterfall Park
by Marjorie Lou Anthony lost a family member, Please Theatre in Lancaster; cost Thought for the day: “Christ The Good Friday Service April 2.
The regular meeting of the call Janet - 427-4914. will be $71 per person. If you has outlived the empire of Jesus’ Seven Last Words At the conclusion, worship-
Weatherly Senior Citizens Trip coordinator Beverly are interested in any of these which crucified Him twenty will be held starting at 1 p.m. pers will proceed to Cen-
Friendship Club was held Kunkel reported on the fol- trips, call Beverly at 427- centuries ago. He will outlast at Waterfall Park, Weatherly tenary United Methodist
Thursday, March 25 at 1:30 lowing trips: Tuesday, June 8 4182. the dictators who defy Him (across from the Post Office Church for a prayer service,
p.m. in Salem U.C.C. Presi- to Huntington Hills in New Plans are being made for now.” on Carbon Street) on Friday, at approximately 1:50 p.m.
dent Joe D’Andrea welcomed Jersey for the play “Sunshine our Spring Banquet to be Birthdays for the month of
27 members. We celebrated Boys” (a comedy); cost will be held at the L & L Fire Hall. March are B.J. Belli, Janet Tweedle memberships available
the Easter season by Chap- $77 per person. Wednesday, NOTE CHANGE OF DATE – Leibensperger, Carmen The Tweedle Park and Playground Association is selling
lain Marjorie Lou Anthony July 21 “Mystery Trip;” cost it will be held on THURSDAY, Corch, JoAnn Zynel and Mike membership tickets. Regular membership is $2 each, but by
reading Palm Sunday, fol- $78 per person. Sunday to MAY 6 at 6 o’clock. Our annu- Maday. Anniversary was purchasing a special $5 membership ticket by April 6, the
lowed by the “Lord’s Prayer,” Thursday, September 12 to al picnic will be on Thursday, Barbara and Bob Tissier – bearer will be eligible to rent the Tweedle Park pavilion at a
Pledge of Allegiance and 16, Wildwood, N.J.; the cost June 24 at Eurana Park in 44th. All were serenaded. $25 reduced rate of $75, on a first-come, first-served basis.
hymn “The Palms.” will be $425 per person. Weatherly. There will be a The refreshment commit- The association will meet on Tuesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at the
Outreach Person Janet (Beverly has an itinerary of luncheon meal at noon and a tee – Joe Lencovich, Janet park. Members are asked to return all tickets at that meeting.
Leibensperger sent a get- the trip you can call and ask supper meal at 5 o’clock. Our Davis, JoAnn Zynel and Note the change in the meeting date from April 1.
well card to Janet Davis. for if interested.) Tuesday, corn roast will be held on Rachel Setzer – served the
Everybody else is in good October 19 to October Fest Thursday August 12 at most scrumptious vegetable Easter Services at Weatherly
health and we hope they stay at Hunts Landing Best Eurana Park and we will only soup (everything was in it but
that way. If you know of any Western at Matamoras; cost have a supper meal at 5 the kitchen sink), fresh bread Presbyterian Church
member who has been ill or will be $68 per person. Friday, o‘clock. Both events are and mint candies. The soup Special music will be provided at the First Presbyterian
being catered by Cindy’s was made by Joe. The com- Church of Weatherly, Main and Spring Street, for Maundy
Bakery of White Haven. mittee for the next meeting on Thursday (Thursday, April 1) at 7 p.m. Connie Rayno will sing
DELLA CROCE DENTAL CARE Chaplain Anthony contin-
ued with the Easter story.
April 8 is Barbara and Bob
Tissier, Ray Wilkinson and
“In The Garden” and Jean Korshalla will play organ selections.
Holy Communion will be celebrated and everyone is welcome.
JOHN J. DELLA CROCE, D.M.D.
Master of the Academy of General Dentistry/Master of the American Endodontic Society Maundy Thursday, read by Thelma Spaziani. Rev. Glen Hueholt will speak using the theme “The Three
MELISSA B. DELLA CROCE, D.M.D. Leibensperger was followed Cards and bingo were Crosses.”
by hymn “There is a Green enjoyed by all. The Weatherly Easter will be celebrated (April 4) at 11 a.m. with special
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Hill Far Away.” Good Friday, Seniors Friendship Club music by Jean Korshalla and Grace Hensel. Holy Communion
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read by the chaplain was fol- would like to wish everybody will be served and is open to all. “The First Day” will be the
Convenient to White Haven, Butler Valley & Hazleton lowed by hymn “The Old a Very Happy Easter! theme used by the pastor. There will be a special time for chil-
Delta Dental Participating Dentist Rugged Cross,” played by dren.
Accepting all other insurance including United Concordia Grace Hensel. Easter Sun- Easter memorials in memory of or in honor of family and
day read by the chaplain was friends may be given to John Koehler and the One Great Hour
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1 Block East of Centre Street, on the Corner of Route 940 and Washington Street.
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On Sunday, April 11, at the Lutheran, located at Third
Zions Lutheran Church, Holy Communion at this preside over this service. The church is dark for the 10:45 a.m. service the Zions and Fell Streets in Weath-
Third and Fell Streets in service. The service on Good early service as the Christ choir, under the direction of erly. Sunday school starts at
Weatherly will continue its The church is prepared for Friday, Friday, April 2 will be candle is returned to its John Simkovich, will present 9:30 a.m. and church service
Holy Week activities with a the solemnity of Good Friday at 7:30 p.m. Various read- place. The choir will sing a the Easter cantata “Amen.” at 10:45.
service today, Maundy by the stripping of the Altar ings from the Bible explain- special celebration hymn as This joyful cantata is filled
Thursday at 7 p.m. This during the reading of the ing the ordeal that Christ had all of the lights in the church with many well-known Centenary slates
service celebrates the sacra- 22nd Psalm. The congrega- to endure are read. Special are turned on to represent hymns and new music to cel- Easter services
ment of Holy Communion. tion will end the service by prayers are said and hymns Christʼs glorious resurrec- ebrate Christʼs resurrection
Breena Coxe and Jennifer quietly leaving the church. sung as the church gradually tion. and promised return. Various Centenary United Metho-
Meyer will receive their first The Rev. Richard Hinkle will darkens and the Christ can- The Resurrection will be readings will highlight the dist Church in Weatherly will
dle is removed. Readers for celebrated with special music and guide the congre- hold a Maundy Thursday
Spring Fling dance this service are John Hart
and Dave Maddon.
hymns and the sacrament of
Holy Communion at both
gation into the true meaning
of the term “Amen.”
service with Holy Com-
munion tonight, Thursday,
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