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White Haven council member John Zugarek announces candidacy for 117th PA State House seat “I believe we need to look toward what unites us instead of what divides us and work together to improve our communities and the commonwealth,” said Zugarek. “We need to find a long-term solution to fixing our roads and stop the P3 tolling plan which places undue burdens on small communities. I have seen first-hand the need to support our local police, fire, and ambulance departments and ensure their survival and financial stability. We need to help grow small business and look to build an economy from the bottom up not the top down.” John Zugarek of White Haven announces that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the 117th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. John is a current White Haven Borough Councilperson, a position that he has held for nearly 4 years. As a member of council, he has been a part of the public safety committee and the I-80 anti-tolling task force. Additionally, John is president of the White Haven Lions Club, a very active organization that organizes many community events.
John Zugarek biography John Zugarek has spent the vast majority of his life as a resident of Luzerne County. He grew up in Mountain Top and is a graduate of Crestwood High School. Among the first in his family to attend college, he attended Luzerne County Community College before transferring to Wilkes University where he graduated with a degree in History. John then went on to earn his Master’s degree in History from East Stroudsburg University before attending Lehigh University.
Always enthusiastic about sharing knowledge, he works as an instructor of History at Northampton Community College, Luzerne County Community College, and Marywood University. Helping others has always been one of his core values. It is reflected in his role as an educator and his volunteer work. John gives back to his
community as a member of the White Haven Borough Council, co-chair of the Stop the I-80 Tolling Task Force, and as the President of the White Haven Lions Club. John has been married to his wife Denise for almost 12 years, and he is devoted to his dog, Wookie. He is an avid fan of baseball, football, music, and supporter of local sports
teams like the SWB Railriders and the WBS Penguins. John believes that everyone deserves to have their voice heard. He believes that the role of an elected official is to serve all their constituents. If elected as the Pennsylvania State Representative for the 117th District, he will work tirelessly for the benefit of all its residents.
WASB approves tax periods by Seth Isenberg
ica event held at the schools the first week of March. He At their regular voting meet- offered “Hats off to the staff,” ing on March 9, the Weather- noting great school spirit. The athletic committee rely Area School Board set the ports that spring sports numschool tax discount, base and penalty periods for 2022. The bers (for players) ‘look good,’ and that the middle school 2% discount period will be July 15 through September 15. track team’s coach was able to schedule five meets. New School taxes from Sept. 16 to Nov. 17 are at face value. After infield dirt mix needs to be that, a penalty of 10% is added ordered for the baseball and softball fields, to be applied as until the end of the year. For those who pay in installments, soon as possible. The property committee will the first one-third payment is revisit the parking lot paving due by August 15, then October 17 and December 15. This issues ‘as soon as the weather was approved unanimously by breaks.’ the seven board members in Approved 7-0 were requests attendance. to use the gym and downVice-principal Christopher stairs high school area for March Midnight Madness on Kimmel spoke about a very successful Read Across Amer- March 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 the
next morning, as well as an ask from the Weatherly Little League to use the baseball fields from March to August for ball games from 4:30 p.m. to dark. Also okayed was the Class of 2022 Senior Class Trip to Six Flags and beaches in New Jersey if enough students sign on. Also approved were volunteer coaches for softball Amanda and Alexis Colecio, Corra Chincola and Kyle Michaels. Also okayed are as volunteer junior high softball coaches are Ryan and Sandra Binder. Two requests for
See WASB, page 10