Mohawk board considers revamping sports program
Mohawk Area school district discussed overhaul of the athletics program at a board meeting led by Athletic committee chair Daniel Vrabel. Alfred Boggia asked to leave his junior varsity basketball post for 1978-79, to be treated as temporary and possibly require reapplication next year.
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Daniel Vrabel
Fred Seltzer
Alfred Boggia
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Seltzer
Russell Margraf
District Reconsiders Sports Budget and Girls Program
Margraf urges making better use of the sports budget as the board plans further talks. Some members say focus on girls programs is limited by district funds and may force cuts to junior high and JV teams. Vrabel suggests urging a local WPIAL winter girls league while Mohawk’s Alberta Kelly doubts fall league fit and travel. Spring gym equipment to be reinstated with parental permission after insurance review. New hires include Douglas Silhanek substitute coach and Bredj, Latess for 1978 79 coaching roles.
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Robert Navarra
Vrabel
Edmund Retort
Alberta Kelly
Beaver Valley
Penn State
Joe Paterno
Spring Board
Douglas Silhanek
Boggia
David Bred
Joseph Latess
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Clen-Moore Church Christmas Dinner Seeks Volunteers
Clen-Moore United Presbyterian plans its annual Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 4 pm in the church dining room. Judd Wetzel chairs the event and seeks volunteers for table setting kitchen help transportation and pie donations. Contact Wetzel at Laurel High School or 206 E Northview Ave or sign up through the church office.
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Clen-Moore United Presbyterian Church
Judd Wetzel
Wetzel
Laurel High School
E. Northview Ave
Clen-Moore Church
Enon council okays resignation of chief
Enon Borough Police Chief Ronald Hogue resigned and council accepted. Public safety committee to screen candidates and report in January. The 1979 budget was adopted with expenditures of 18,172 dollars and a real estate transfer tax. Property tax rises from five to 10 mills to balance the budget. Deed received for Mallon property for recreation with a 100 dollar Mallon donation toward a memorial plaque and a 25 dollar pledge to the fire department for Christmas.
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Enon Valley
Ronald Hogue
Hogue
Mallon
Mallons
Borugh Fire Department
Boots re-elected Mohawk Area school president and VP
Directors of Mohawk re elected Clarence Boots as president and Daniel Vrabel as vice president at the annual reorganization meeting. Boots praised support from board and staff as contracts for teachers and labor force are negotiated next year. Regular meetings set for 8 p.m. on the second Monday each month. Board committees will be reorganized soon.
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Mohawk Area
Clarence Boots
Daniel Vrabel
Boots
Dis
Trict
Borough Seeks New Secretary After Chierici Resigns
Barbara Chierici resigns as municipal secretary after 10 years. Borough council invites applications at the borough building during business hours, due by 4 p.m. Friday. Top candidates to be interviewed at a special Monday meeting. successor to start January 8. Council also approves Boy Scout freeze out event in Kennedy Park, an all night camp-out in January.
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Bessemer
Barbara Chierici
Chierici
Council
Kennedy Park
New Wampum Budget Approved by Borough Council
Borough council formally adopted the 1979 budget reporting general fund receipts and expenditures at $51,057. Revenue from electric and water services will total $144,000 and $15,000 respectively, with $35,000 set aside for sewer operation and maintenance. The budget mirrors this year’s and no tax increase is planned.
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Wampum
Borough Electric and Water Service
Penn Power bill change sparks consumer confusion
Penn Power customers face billing confusion as the Net amount replaces the previous Gross. Public Utility Commission rules drop the 5 percent late charge starting Jan 1 1979, but a 1 percent penalty will be added to any unpaid net balance in January.
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Penn Power Electric
Public Utility Commission
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