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From The Journal-Herald

February 25, 1993

Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

On the front page is a picture of the Valentine Court at the Weatherly Area Middle School’s holiday dance. King is Joshua Tom and Queen is Amy Sandsjo crowned by middle school principal John Kudlich and faculty member Carol Hill. Runners up are Kyle Minnick and Kelly Romig, Brandon Pugh and Melissa Gerhard.

Lausanne Township supervisors voted to dissolve the previously formed planning commission and named a new planning committee made up of the supervisors. The committee will pursue a grant towards costs of a comprehensive plan and updates to the zoning ordinance. Lehigh Township supervisor Wayne Wagner asked that Lausanne cut back branches along township roads to aid in snow removal. L&L Fire Co. officials Bob O’Donnell and Alan Knepper asked the township for a donation towards the purchase of equipment, and for residents to consider volunteering.

Kidder Township is looking at comparing costs of buying snow removal equipment versus paying a contractor on an hourly basis.

Inside this issue are pictures of second year Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 25 who attended a flag raising class conducted by White Haven Police Chief

Gary Shupp and organized by Jacqueline Wilkinson.

Frank and Eleanor Perch were selected as the White Haven Seniors’ Valentine Couple. “Their devotion to each other has brought them 52 years of married life.”

Carbon County is looking for a site for a new county prison. One site, on Jim Thorpe Water Authority land on Flagstaff Mountain, is getting opposition from neighbors.

A state mediator helped the County and PA Nurses Association of Weatherwood reach an agreement on Friday, averting a strike.

Senator Raphael Musto and State Representative George Hasay were given “Guardian of Small Business” awards at the National Federation of Independent Business’ PA meeting in Harrisburg on February 10.

Army Private 1st Class Kyle Coleman of Weatherly has been deployed to the Sinai as part of the multinational peacekeeping force and observers. He is a 1991 graduate of Weatherly Area High School.

This issue include photos of the swearing-in of part-time officers for the Weatherly Police Department Chris Bayzick and Dan Buglio by chief Robert Koch. Also, there is a photo of a medal of honor being presented to officer Brian Cara for his life-saving first response administering CPR to an 8 year-old boy who had stopped breathing, and another medal of honor to officer Kenneth Zipovsky who rescued an 81 year-old handicapped resident from a burning building on January 10.

Ed Gower wrote that the Lehman Funeral Home team finished their 1992-93 season in style with two more for a 9-0 record in the second half. They beat the Hanna’s Ugly Mug team 43-9 and Suitch Insurance 40-9. “Congratulations to coach Chris Demars, sponsor Joseph Lehman, and players John Holguin, Gordie Moore, Gene Horn, Carmine Gandia, Holly Epp. Mike Demars, Peter Gandia and Danielle Chmielinski.”

Phil Engman made some fun of the NBA’s All-Star celebration which included a Legends game where “some of those guys haven’t missed too many meals since their playing days.” He also notes that baseball players report to spring training as there is a foot of snow on the ground… “and [we] still think about [them as] the boys of summer.”

Crestwood’s basketball teams have finished their seasons. Crestwood wrestlers are preparing for district competition, finishing their regular season with two easy wins.

The Lady Wreckers are set for playoffs in March, ending the regular season with wins versus Panther Valley’s Lady Panthers 53 to 41, and the Lady Battlin’ Miners of Minersville 59-35. Coach Paul Hadzick’s team ends the season 14-10 now

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