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From The Journal-Herald

Issue of April 15, 1993

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Jay and Clara Holder

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Cut off!

by Ruth Isenberg

This week’s railroad repair in Weatherly was a reminder of how inconvenient, and potentially dangerous, it is for the borough to have only one road bridge crossing the Black Creek. During the repairs, which thankfully were completed early, going from the east side of town to the west required a detour of many miles through Freeland and Hazleton.

Because the borough knew in advance about the closure, it was able to plan for police and fire responses. The school district opted for an on-line learning day. Because Weatherly depends on out-of-town ambulance service now, that wasn’t as much of an issue as it could have been.

But this was a planned (if somewhat last minute) closure of the road. Had this been caused by an accident such as a train derailment, things might have been more serious than just an inconvenience.

Efforts have been made to obtain funding for a second bridge. So far, no state or federal money has been forthcoming.

It’s time to try again. Public buildings all have multiple exits, and it is no longer acceptable to build a planned residential development with just one road in and out. Weatherly should have the same level of safety.

’tis the season…

…for road work. There is construction everywhere, and as a result, construction workers. Please slow down and watch out for them. We’ve seen too many tragic accidents in work zones recently. Don’t be part of another one.

The front page photo this week showed Weatherly Police Chief Robert Koch, Mayor Richard Knepper, and borough manager Jay Willard accepting a new police vehicle obtained with a $5,000 grant secured by State Senator James Rhoades and the Weatherly Area Merchants Association member

Attorney Cynthia Ray representing WAMA in the photo.

One day last week, the Penn Lake bus for Crestwood ran out of gas on the Middleburg Road. The bus’ radio was not working, leaving the driver to decide to send the kids home via available parents. Normally, with a break down, the driver would radio to the bus barn and another bus dispatched to get everyone and complete the route. Penn Lake parents are angry at the District and the bus company.

White Haven Borough may get reimbursed for some of the blizzard cleanup work.

Caster’s Floral & Gift Shop advertised that April 18 to 24 is Secretaries Week.

The Carbon County Democratic party will gather this Sunday at Shenanigans in Lake Harmony to meet, network, and hear speaker state representative Ruth Ruby. Tickets can be bought from chairperson Nancy Pilecki…

Weatherly Borough adopted a tree commission ordinance, and named Jack Koehler, Phil Jeffries Jr. and Art Michael to 3, 2 and 1-year terms.

Lausanne Township supervisors are scrambling to get road repairs done to fix damage from the recent blizzard, and this month, heavy rains.

Presbyter Sergius Blumer wrote a Holy Week Pastor’s Corner about “Great and Holy Saturday.”

Sports writer Steve Stallone wrote about how some of the nation’s top boxers had come to the Fernwood Resort in the Poconos to train. The Lady Wreckers softball team is now 4-0 after a 15-9 triumph over Tamaqua on Monday.

John Makaravitz wrote about attending winter sports shows, and replenishing his lures.

Phil Engman’s Ramblin’ On column had a review of this year’s baseball season. He ended it with a prediction of a subway series between the Mets and Yankees.

Ruth wrote a review of a fine meal enjoyed by Jay and Clara Holder and Ruth and myself at Leonardo’s Fireside Restaurant on Route 115. The restaurant featured a fabulous salad, soup and dessert bar, and tasty, well-prepared entrees.

Howard’s Jewelers placed a four-page glossy circular into this issue.

From The Journal Issue of April 15, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

“It took Germany nine years to build enough plants and equipment to fight this war. It took Japan 25 years, Russia 20 years… American industry, under free enterprise, has done it in two years.

The tract of grass and brush-covered ground known as The Island, lying between the Lehigh River and Bridgeport Road, was burned black Friday last… This tract, the nesting place of much small game birds and rabbits, burns every year, or at least that has been the case for the past ten years.

With a high wind blowing, a small grass fire on Circus Hill, near the Nanstiel gas station, got beyond control last Saturday afternoon. Many neighborhood women and children lent a hand to check the blaze, to no avail. The Fire Company was called and put it out. No damage done.

“Impressive ceremonies were held Sunday evening at St. Patrick’s Church (where) Rev. R. R. Fitzpatrick blessed the beautiful new Honor Roll which now adorns the sanctuary of the church. (It) contains the names of seventy-four men and one woman of the Parish who are in the Armed Forces.