SHAMOKIN - It was a simple service for a simple man who cared about one thing in life: helping his fellow man and his community. A somber crowd gathered at Mother Cabrini Church Wednesday morning to pay their respects and say goodbye to Albert Santor, president of the Coal Township Board of Commissioners, who passed away at the age of 71 in Ocean City, Md., Friday.
With his fellow commissioners serving as pallbearers and members of the Coal Township Police and Fire Departments lining the church steps in salute, Santor's casket entered the church as the Rev. Adam Ziolkowski began the funeral service.
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Mount Carmel Area (MCA) School Board member Eric P. Belfanti says he is making payments on his delinquent property tax bill that landed him on the Northumberland County Tax Claim Bureau's recent "upset sale" list.
Belfanti, who won't lose his house to the tax claim bureau because he is making payments toward the $8,357.66 total, has endured public criticism since the list was published in local newspapers Aug. 21. However, he is just one of three MCA board members who have been delinquent on taxes since 2005.
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SUNBURY - Approximately 90 ballots for military personnel in the 108th Legislative District serving away from home were re-sent after a printing error switched the political parties of the two candidates for state representative.
A special write-in ballot for military personnel, created by the Northumberland County Board of Elections, mistakenly showed Antonio D. Michetti as the Republican candidate while Lynda Schlegel-Culver was listed as the Democratic candidate.
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ELYSBURG - For the 91st year, the All Home Days grounds in Elysburg will be buzzing with activities for the annual All Home Days celebration, running Saturday through Monday.
Beginning in 1919 as a way to welcome troops home from World War I, parades, craft shows, a 5K run and much more will bring thousands to the Elysburg grounds for the event.
"We are excited to have everyone coming again," Melissa Snarski, president, said. "We are one of the few events that have a live band performing every night, a karaoke show, basket bingo and sumo wrestling. We invite everyone to come on down and check it all out."
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n SHAMOKIN - Ronald Miller, 65, of 1143 Poplar St., Kulpmont, waived to court Tuesday two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and was ordered by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III to appear for arraignment Oct. 15 at Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury.
Miller was charged by Coal Township Patrolman Terry Ketchem in connection with a June 12 sobriety checkpoint on Route 61 at Bressi Motors.
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School board meeting is Thursday
COAL TOWNSHIP - A notice from Shamokin Area School District published as a noteworthy in Wednesday's edition had the incorrect day for next week's school board meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9, in the board conference room. A work session begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the voting meeting.
Bible-based health program to start
SHAMOKIN - An orientation meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for First Place 4 Health program at St. John's United Church of Christ, 117 N. Eighth St. Members believe the Bible holds the answer to the nation's obesity epidemic.
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MOUNT CARMEL - Twelve members attended the monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50-Plus CLub. President Cindy Saukaitis opened the meeting and greeted the members. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Senior Adult Ministry prayer and the Saint Mother Pauline Prayer, and sang the Over 50 song and a verse of "America."
Prayers were recited for ill members, especially Mary Zenyuh, and for deceased members, especially past president Anna Waskiewicz. Members also prayed for the safety of military personnel. Secretary Maria Kaminski read the minutes, which were approved and placed on file.
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MOUNT CARMEL - Knights of Columbus Bishop Lawrence F. Schott Council 628 of Mount Carmel held a First Degree ceremony at its home on Aug. 15.
Eleven new Knights from the Mount Carmel Council, Cardinal Mindszenty Council 458 of Shamokin, Msgr, Joseph J.C. Petrovits Council 4281 of Kulpmont and Father Slough Council 14161 of Elysburg, received the degree.
Those who were initiated were Logan McCracken and Leonard Shreck, of Mount Carmel; the Rev. Stepan Bilyk, Jason Dampman, Rosario Graci and Christopher Walczak, of Shamokin; Brent Taggert, of Kulpmont, and Timothy Bradley, Daniel Danglovitch Jr., Christopher Gedman and Bryan Terry, of Elysburg.
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KULPMONT - The Kulpmont Lions Ladies held their meeting Aug. 23 at Harry's Fine Foods in Shamokin with Karla Zlockie acting as hostess.
The secretary's report, read by Ann Gard, was approved on motions made by Deb Martin and Fran Ambrose. The treasurer's report was given by Pat Szoke. The report approved on motions made by Rita Madden and Ann Baskera. Routine business was transacted.
President Carmella Daniels announced the graduating seniors who received the "Most Civic Minded Awards from the club - Trevor Demko from Mount Carmel Area and Carissa Zimmerman from Our Lady of Lourdes.
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MOUNT CARMEL - The following memorials were placed at The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
In memory of
Pauline Kondisko from Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gromalski, Lynda Hutton, William and Darlene Bowler, Thomas Kondisko, Academy Sports Center, Ann Piekarsky, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Treese, Tony and Joan Gratti and family, Robert and Penjna Hoffner, Scott Pickel, Bailey and Noah, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pickel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Dedrick and family, Katie and Tony Gromalski, Marty and Lynn Hanrahan, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Pickel.
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MOUNT CARMEL - The regular meeting of the Paulinarians was held Aug. 10. President Arlene Terry presided over the meeting. The Senior Adult Ministry Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited by all present. Five members had birthdays in August. The birthday song was sung by all.
The secretary's report was read by Rose Kuznicki, and the treasurer's report was given by Norman Basso. Both reports were approved as read.
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Schedule of events:
Saturday
8 to 10 a.m. - Breakfast in dining hall (Sponsored by All Home Day Association)
10:30 a.m. - Parade registration (Alliance Church)
11:30 a.m. - Parade begins (Center Street to Community Park, Scott @ 672-9052)
Noon - Registration for Horseshoe Tournament (2 man, Bob Reed @ 672-2210)
Noon - Black Hawk helicopter arrives
12:45 p.m. - Horseshoe tournament begins
1 p.m. - "Hearts of America" flower show opens
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Two events are scheduled Saturday, Sept. 11, to benefit Aaron Persing, a 2-year-old Shamokin boy who is battling a rare cancer.
A $15 day is scheduled for the RCA Picnic Grounds in Ranshaw. A Chinese auction starts at 3 p.m., while face-painting, children's games and serving of food begins at 4:30 p.m. Children under 12 are admitted free. The Valley Boyz will perform at 7 p.m.
For tickets, call 975-9648 or 648-4275.
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MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Area Athletic Alumni Association (MC4A) held its fifth annual membership meeting and scholarship awards drawing Aug. 11 at Mattucci's Willow Café. Attending were members and students who applied for the scholarship awards.
The association is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing scholarships for Mount Carmel Area students who have participated in a sport or supported interscholastic athletic programs while attending Mount Carmel Area High School, and in doing so, also established a bond between graduates and current students.
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Knight-Celotex Demolition
Installation of Bishop McFadden
Governor Edward G. Rendell
Shamokin Fireworks
25th Anniversary of the Phoenix
Gasperetti Attends Phillies Game
Crystal Clark Bears
Cathy Dowd Rides a Bike
