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Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Postcards from Main Street

By Robert Kalinowski, Staff Writer

01/23/2007

NANTICOKE - When he was a teenager in high school and tasked with compiling a family tree, little did Nanticoke resident Mark Regulski know the experience would turn him into a history buff.

A decade ago, he began collecting relics of his town's past at flea markets and on the Internet.

Among his favorites are postcards highlighting scenes from the town dating back to the late 1800s. In them, he saw visual proof of the thriving city he only heard of from his parents and grandparents.

So successful was his quest that Regulski now holds what many in town consider to be the most complete collection of Nanticoke-themed postcards anywhere. He has about 75.

The 29-year-old is a founding member of the Nanticoke Historical Society, formed in 1996.

At the time, he was 19 and just one year out of high school. His postcard collection was growing by the week. He heard that there was another person in town who also collected Nanticoke memorabilia - Chet Zaremba, the city's chief of police at the time.

The two met and spoke. It was a time when several demolition projects were being planned for historic structures in the city - the demolition of the old Nanticoke High School on East Main Street and the State Theatre building on Main Street in the downtown.

They decided to form an organization dedicated to preserving the town's history. Their postcard collections became the foundation of the small, volunteer group.

Regulski's growing collection includes various images of the city's main intersection, Main and Market streets, through the years, from pre-automobile to trolley to the first cars to travel Main street. The images show a vibrant downtown, throngs of shoppers and a variety of stores.

Each building and storefront had its unique architectural character.

"Before the malls and interstate, downtown was the place to go," Regulski said. "I'm fascinated by all that, the type of architecture you don't see now - they're all boxes."

A few of the cards focused on the industry behind the town and much of the Wyoming Valley: anthracite coal mining. Some of those cards proudly proclaimed, "Nanticoke, PA. - The heart of anthracite." In the background of many of the cards are the embodiment of the mining industry in northeastern Pennsylvania - the coal breaker.

Today, the only breaker remaining in the area is the Huber Breaker in Ashley, which Luzerne County is trying to preserve.

But locals might be interested to see the breakers in the Nanticoke area, and these old postcards and photographs do just that, Regulski said.

Other cards contain scenes around town, from what is now Patriot Square to the banks of the Susquehanna River, which runs along the city's border.

Regulski has preserved his postcards both in albums and on computer files.

Regulski continues to search for more postcards from the town, but he thinks there might not be many more out there. These days, he often checks the online auction site, E-Bay, to find more cards.

Often, he's disappointed. "Now I look on E-Bay and I'm like 'I have it...have it...have it,'" he said. Still, he continues the search.

"This is pretty much my main hobby," he said.

He said the usual cost for a post card he finds is $10. But he has paid $30 to $40 for a card he doesn't have.
At 29, Regulski knows many of his peers aren't as enthused by history as he is.

He hopes more younger people will begin to cherish their roots.

"I guess I'm one of the exceptions of young people who are interested. More younger people should be concerned about their history. A lot of people don't know how nice the town once was. For me, it's curiosity and fascination about what the town once looked like. And it's almost all forgotten by a lot of people."

bkalinowski@citizensvoice.com

�The Citizens Voice 2007

UPDATE: We are now actively searching for historical artifacts; books, pictures, tools and any other historical memorabilia. We know there are attics in Nanticoke and elsewhere that contain historical items that should be preserved. We are now in the position of being able to store, catalog and display such items. Survivors of deceased family members are asked to call the Society at 570-258-1367 to discuss our collecting anything historical.

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The Nanticoke Historical Society, as a fund raiser, is selling 2008 calendars with each month depicting an old picture of Nanticoke for $10.00 with $2.00 for shipping. Previous years calendars have been reduced to $5.00 They too feature a historical picture of the area for each month. Additionally, they are selling postcards depicting old Nanticoke. To order any of these items contact the Society at: 570-258-1367 and at: Historical@NanticokePA.com

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Hello, Nice page, I'll return again often. I would have grad. with the Nanticoke class of "60, so its Home Town to me. We are in lower Delaware now, near the Nanticoke River. The Seaford DE American Legion is the Nanticoke Post. I invite you to visit my site at www.2t2thebook.com

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22 Jan, 2001 Just was informed of this web site, very good job, kind of like coming home for a short visit. I was raised in Glen Lyon and Pat was raised in Nanticoke. Pat Graduated Nanticoke, class of 58 and I graduated at Newport, class of 59

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It is gratifying to see that some towns are seriously involved with the history of their community. I am involved with the Fairchild Reunion Committee (The Fairchild's were some of the original settlers of Newport Township and Nanticoke). We hold a family reunion every August, in Berwick. Let's hear from any Fairchild Family kin. Bill Burnett marja12@aol.com

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Hi, I was born in Nanticoke in 1929. When growing up went to the Family theatre and the Rex theatre and enjoyed the cowboy movies. Glad to see you have a Web site. Bob Wheeler address is rwheeler@twcny.rr.com

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My parents were from Nanticoke, Nimfa Balinski Leskovicz and Frank Leskovicz. I anyone knew them, please email me at sandralode@aol.com

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This page looks useful not only for people seeking information about present-day Nanticoke but also for those interested in its history and those tracing ancestors and relatives. Every town should have something this good. Congratulations. Tom Mooney tmooney@leader.net

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Born and raised in Nanticoke - class of '47 - have fond memories of the home town - Thanks for the great site. milliez@epix.net

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I have been interested in gathering family tree info for the past few years and have accumulated a lot of info--- very time consuming. But it's great to have this site available -- keep up the good work. Regina (NORCZYK) Plodwick Class of 1961 State Basketball Champs E-Mail reginacon@msn.com

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I'm a Newport grad of 65. First time checking out your site. Looks great. Keep up the good work. My e-mail address is lbelles@epix.net . Linn Belles

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I'm proud that my family has chosen to stay in the area. My brother bought the old miners bank building by the park in town and has reclaimed it's original beauty. Other family members have made contributions to the town and my parents still live in the old fairchild home on Main Street. We moved to Newport Twp. in 1977. Of the 7 of us, 6 live within 5 miles of "HOME". Great site and a warm hello to all visitors from out of town. Donna Margelewicz Duda > Gabby20942@hotmail.com

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This is a great web page.....brings back great memories.....Tom Bodek>>Newport class of 1954 and Connie ( Delestowicz ) Bodek >> Newport class of 1956.....I just hope the warrants have expired !!!!We now call Beverly MA. home.....E- mail is bearit@comcast.net ....Were you expecting a different e-mail name????????????

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I'm frank bzik, age 75, class of 1944 Nanticoke high school. lived at 410 east Washington St; now living in Sacramento, a; retired from working for the us postal service. e-mail address fbzik@aol.com

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I find that this site is very informational, would like to know more about the mines in the Nanticoke area, and of the Indian that inhabited here also. My email address is shiztaz@hotmail.com Also what type of monument is that in the center of the park in Nanticoke? I think a picture of Pete Gray would have much more appropriate, that man deserves it more than that ,it would be nice to give him some HONOR, while he is still with us!!!

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Nicely Done! Looking forward to additional information and updates. Father Joe at joes2nd@aol.com

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Many wonderful memories are mine from my visits with my family in Nanticoke -- and whiling away the hours under the grape arbor on Noble Street, San Souci Park & the theatre. I'm older now (aren't we all?) and the family is smaller but I am fortunate to be able visit a couple of times with friends in Benton --

My grandmother was Apolonia Miskiewicz (sometimes spelled Muscavage). She was known as "Pola" or "Pearl".

Now, I can visit in person and keep abreast of news online too. Thank you and God Bless . . . . Pola Ingelsby (pola@imagegfx.com ) Medford, NJ 08055

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Great site!!! I graduated from Nanticoke High in 1957. Would like to hear from anyone from that class. Judy Donahue Michaud juliane990@aol.com

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You never forget the place you grew up in...and now...I'm back! Wonderful job putting together this site. Hometown Nanticoke is a place that just stays in your heart no matter how far you roam, but misunderstood by those who grew up elsewhere. I'm glad to have this great site, and pleased to share it with relatives across the nation. Thank you! Marie (Lucas) Stolarick, class of 1972. tychi2@aol.com

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Didn't get to go through the whole site yet but I have enjoyed sections I have been through and I'll be back to finish.....

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Recent business nearby allowed me to visit my old hometown for only the third time in 36 years. Despite being away for so long I carry constant and valuable memories of my childhood in Nanticoke and its always great to get back. Because my time in town was short I wasn't able to track down any friends or acquaintances and would love to hear from any of you. Glenn Turley, Washington St. now residing in Vancouver, Washington gttpnw@email.com

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Hi, my name is Brian Ptashinski. I was born and raised in Nanticoke. I just moved back here in 1999, after spending 8 years in Columbus, Ohio..

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Hi, GREAT WEBSITE!!!Just heard about this at a funeral of someone from Nanticoke. I'm a graduate of NHS class of 54, live in Newington Ct. Would love to hear from classmates. Marie Hajduk Ronczka. Email pronczka@snet.net

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Nice site. I came across a good photo and text of a new school building in Nanticoke on microfilm at the Osterhaut Library. It is on the WB Record tape for June 3, 1905 on page 6 of that day. I would have copied it but I was out of quarters and out of time. I am writing a History of Sans Souci Park and met Julianna at the library while doing some research. I desperately need photographs of the Sans Souci Park to be included in the book. If you know of any, please contact me. Also, if I can be of any help in your endeavors, let me know. Thanks.

C. Charles Ciesla (Author: History of Han.Twp 1994) e-mail cccecc@aol.com phone 570-868-3439 fax 570-868-7377 address: RD#3, Box 3188, Slocum Twp., Pa. 18660

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I just read Gerald Brand's class of 1948) comments I too am a class of 1948 graduate I appreciate it if Gerald would contact me.

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This web site is awesome. I am a 1978 graduate of John S. Fine Sr. High School. I was raised in the Alden section of Nanticoke. I am looking for a photo of the steam train that ran behind the K.M. Smith School in the 60's. Can anyone help me???? Maureen "Reenie" Lee (Novak) Edelman. fmflkedel@enter.net

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Hello from NY -Glad to see that you are on the web, I have some old family pictures and some of the ones when the parade and the flood hit Nanticoke. My grandfather was Fred James Lewis, he had worked in the mines from the age of 6 till 1956, he passed away in 1976, just after the centennial celebration. I do genealogy and want to trace my family down there, and I was so glad to see this website. I'll visit it again. But please tell me who I could send the pictures that I have to as my children and gr-children will not know any of them and I do not wish them to be destroyed.thank you, I spent many a summer with them in Nanticoke and so has my children.

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I like what you have done with this web page. This page is very professional. I am a genealogist researching the Meyer, Haase, side of my family that resided in Nanticoke from Oct 15,1888 when they arrived in New York to February 25, 1892 when they lived in Berrien County, Michigan. I had an Aunt Emma Haase who died there or in Michigan. I wanted to know how I would locate her. Maybe someone there might know. Please e-mail me with suggestions at DAHMeyer@aol.com.

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Great Page. My name is Thomas Hoover, Class of 1978, and I have lived in North Carolina, with my wife Cheryl {Cravitz} Hoover, Class of 1979, for over 20 years now. It was great to see some of the history of the area. It brought back a lot of memories. Wish I could spend more time "back home"!! Please contact me at jetmech61@hotmail.com if I look familiar to any of you readers!!

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I recently visited Nanticoke and very much enjoyed my stay. The people I met were so friendly and the pizza at Ruby's was delicious. Dad, you are a great Web Master; Nanticoke is very lucky to have someone willing to devote so much time and loving attention to what is obviously a much appreciated resource. Keep up the good work! - Beth New Windsor, NY

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It's nice to see such a real website on the fast-paced internet, HAT'S OFF JOB WELL DONE, hope you keep on building!!! Emailtigger@cs.com

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Does anyone have any information on EDGE HILL CEMETERY in West Nanticoke? Is there an index to the graves? I would appreciate getting any information you might have. The web site is very good. Must have taken a lot of work. fraels@aol.com

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a hello to any one who remembers me, John Sherlock. send me e-mail. jvswine@aol.com

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Former resident of Nanticoke and now living in Florida. Grandparents Louis & Esther owned Diamonds candy Shoppe back in the 60's. My brothers and I went to Nanticoke High before moving to California around 1963. Hope to visit sometime in the future. Pete Galanos galanos@earthlink.net

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"Cudos to our Webmaster" for his initiative/innovation ! This is the only media out there to keep the former town residents and visitors apprised of what's been happening. User friendly and well-configured. I will spread the word about this site to my government co-workers from Nanticoke who I occasionally see while on assignment in the DC metro area. Once again; great job; keep it going. (Janice, I remember very well)

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Sorry, the part about Lamoreux family was from Yorichtex@hotmail.com in Houston, Texas

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Is there any way to get access to Nanticoke Cemetery records? My great grandfather, Joseph Wdowiak is buried there and I am in Michigan. Anyone available to take a digital photograph or perhaps give me the number to the caretaker of the cemetery records? Thank you! Xuxu xuxuspetals@yahoo.com

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I JUST READ THAT THAT 500 COAL MINERS FROM WANAMIE AND GLEN LYON WHERE HIRED AS EXTRAS IN JUNE 1947 FOR THE "MIRACLE OF THE BELLS" MOVIE. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF ANY OF THESE MINERS ACTUALLY APPEARED AS AN EXTRA IN THE MOVIE? DOES ANYONE HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO WAS ONE OF THESE MINERS?---DAVE SHERRICK EMAIL-poovitch@aol.com

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Jan Hiller: Gosh do I ever remember the quality hill playground. Was my second home as a kid. I know Jeanie Antonik. Not sure where she is though. Remember the Beggs? Do you remember the Margelewicz' from Main & Hanover Streets ? I remember you...we all use to play pitch at the playground... there was a store on Hill street we use to go to for soda and chips! Gabby20942@aol.com

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I'm still waiting to hear from any of my classmates who graduated Nanticoke High School, class of 1954. My maiden name was Marie Hajduk, now Ronczka. I can be reached at- pronczka@snet.net

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I was born (1949) and raised in Nanticoke. I was a "Honey Pot" girl. My first years in school were spent at the Garfield School. Later I attended Lincoln and then Nanticoke High. Although I never graduated from Nanticoke High, ( I then went to Lake-Lehman in 1965) my heart and soul belongs to Nanticoke. Is the Blue Bird restaurant still there? After visiting this website, I really feel like I took a stroll down Memory Lane. Great Stuff!! Paula (Robey) Harnish harnishpe@cs.com

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Hi from sunny Arizona, Glad to be able to get the Nanticoke news. The inquiry about the Brunn, Sabol, Swithers, Dudek, on 5 March 01, has my attention, Being a Swithers.I am sure I may be of some help. You may contact me at hswithers@hotmail.com

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SOMEONE LEFT AN EMAIL THAT THEY HAD PHOTOS OF THE NANTICOKE AND GLEN LYON TROLLEYS/STREETCARS BUT DID NOT LEAVE AN ADDRESS-IF YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THIS PLEASE EMAIL poovitch@aol.com

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Great site! I am an alumni of the Class of '76. Anyone with info about a reunion, please email me at ftroop_3@msn.com This site brought back some great memories. Look forward to hearing from you. Cheryl (Kulakowski) Ford

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was just back to Nanticoke for a visit. it was wonderful to come home even for a short time. am living in Denver now. anyone still around from the class of '52'? e-mail is ma4gma9@aol.com . Marilyn Shipkowski Ryan

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I had not "checked in" since April to the Nanticoke website, and I cannot believe I had two responses from folks I have not seen in well over 30 years. You just cannot imagine what a thrill it is to be able to connect to old friends from Nanticoke . . . My aunts still live there, and I am planning a trip in the not too distant future to do some genealogy research. I only wish my daughter could have had a place like Nanticoke to call "home". Jan Hiller Rawlins

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hi, getting ready to move my daughter Megan from Nanticoke to Wilmington north Carolina. this board is a nice stopping place from Nanticokians old and new. thanks and keep up the good work. Bud Brezinski class 69 megsdad@epix.net

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Does anyone know if Maslowski Funeral Home still exists? I am trying to locate the records of my great grandfather, Joseph Wdowiak. I have just found out that he is buried at Polish National Cemetery in Nanticoke. Does anyone take photos of the graves or who can look up records?

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Hello, I am still in high school, but i was born and so far raised in Nanticoke, some of you people are from out of state and stuff and you might know somethings. My grandmother died when i was 4 years old and i really didn't know her that well. I am pretty sure her maiden name was Zilkowski and the man she also dated and had two (2) children with his last name was Cyron and her her name when she past away was Irene Yackimowicz i am not sure of her family members and things like that.... My grandfather Lenord Yackimowicz just past away this year and if anyone has any information on these people like pictures friends or anything please let me know by e-mail jsoccer@adelphia.net it will be greatly appreciated!

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this is for Tony Hoover who left a message on 7-18.tony please contact me hartbrokeoveru@aol.com we have something in common. I haven't seen you since you were a little boy.

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Born in the 1922 in Nanticoke, Irene Krysiuk, came from a family of 12 kids we lived on Church Street, last address was Green Street before I left for NY. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or any of my family. Have not been back in over 20 years. Would love contact with anyone from there. Please email me at suncitybabcie@aol.com

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Seen a message from Bill Masters who lived at 27 Loomis Park and went to Hanover Township H/S. Hi Bill this is Bob Wheeler who lived at 12 Loomis Park and went to Hanover Township H/S and went into the Navy in June 1948. I remember you, do you remember me i was born on 10/31/1929. You did not leave an E Mail address but here is mine: rwheeler@twcny.rr.com If you see this get in touch.

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Researching my mother's side of th family. looking for relatives of Piasecki, Szczech, Trojanowski. I know that a Anton Piasecki was born in Nanticoke in 1901. My mothers family (Piasecki) had a farm some where near Nanticoke. Any info. would-be helpful. Tom Palczynski; palskid@aol.com

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I am searching for the family of Donald Lewis, son of Fred and Lurenna Traher Lewis. I have things that I would like to give them of their fathers. Marylynn Glover e-mail mickey14710@hotmail.com or 2174 Gesaman Rd. Ashville, NY 14710

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Hi, we enjoyed this web site. My family likes to go to yard sales, and flea markets. I don't know how hard that would be to post, but it's just a suggestion. Thanks, Dawn Brusha and Brian Groo. My E-Mail address is dbrusha@juno.com

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Great site, my father was born and raised in Nanticoke, he got very excited when I told him I found pictures of Concrete City and the Truesdale. Born 1920 Henry "Hank" Kocaj had brother Edward and Leonard, lived on Pine St. and went to St. Mary's Church, if anyone remembers them feel free to send a line or even digital pics to me at tom_tom@sympatico.ca I see him often and he loves and misses his old hometown.

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Hi, I'm researching my family history and found that many of them lived in Nanticoke. If anyone has information on the Bailey's, Morgan's, Dehaven's, Mayewski's, or Belinski's please e-mail me. punkendunk@cs.com This web site is fantastic, keep up the good work. Stacey Golembeski

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My family came from Nanticoke, Pa. My Great Aunt was Viola Beckley. Her husband was Dr. James Harold Beckley and they raised their 7 children in Nanticoke. When I have obtained old photos of my family and the city of Nanticoke, I'll forward them to you. All the best, Marc J. Stilson MStilson@cfl.rr.com

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Hi, Just stumbled across this Nanticoke site, and it looks great. I am from Nanticoke & I am trying to search for relatives that were from Nanticoke. If anyone knows any Hazur's or Kerdesky's from Nanticoke, let me know. My address is: donnamariemeck@aol.com . I would appreciate any information you have, or even if you knew any of them. Once again, great site!!!

The new 2006 Historical Society Calendar is ready for sale and is selling like hotcakes. With outstanding historical pictures of old Nanticoke on its monthly pages, it's an heirloom and keepsake item you should try to purchase ASAP. The cost is only $10.00 and may be mailed with a shipping charge of $2.00. They may be purchased locally at the Sanitary Bakery or Mari-Anne's Card Shop. Inquiries should be directed to Julianna Zarzycki, President of the Historical Society by clicking on... historical@NanticokePa.com

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Hi my name is Jake Hilliard originally from Hunlock creek, spent some time in Nanticoke dating a local girl back in 72 just messing around with my computer and thought I might check out my past places . I currently live in Klamath Falls Oregon , If there are any old friends out there who would like to reminisce my e-mail address is wolfmanjakepa@aol.com . thank you.

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For the person who inquired about a Nanticoke newspaper. The local newspaper is the Citizens Voice which has a listing of all the obits of the Wyoming Valley. I live in Allentown and read the paper daily. The address for the paper is www.citizensvoice.com

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Today would have been Gloria Honabach's (Koshinski) 69th birthday. She loved and taught music lessons in Nanticoke. She performed at many local events in the Luzerne County area and also appeared on the televised Polka Party show in the late 50's to early 60's. During the Christmas holidays her and many of her vocal students volunteered their time performing at nursing homes. Does anyone from Nanticoke remember her? Respond on this site or email me at honabach@hotmail.com

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This is to Brian Kusk. What a great picture of the Kuskiewicz store. I grew up on College Street 1/2 block from the store. Your uncle Syl ran the store at the time. I also remember your Aunt Bernie. My favorite thing at the store were the twin Popsicles in vanilla, root beer and blueberry flavors. I get cravings for them once in awhile and have actually tried to find them but can't. Please email me so you can fill me in on the family today. tinap26@hotmail.com

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I would like to know more about the 1945 class reunion. My grandfather, Harold Beckly, was in the class of 1946 and I feel that some of the students of 1945 might remember him. Sincerely, Marc J. Stilson 939 Cloverleaf Ave. SE Palm Bay, Fl. 32909 Click on: MStilson@cfl.rr.com

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My name is Henry Yatsko Graduated from the 1940 class in John Fine High. Visited Nanticoke on a regular basis when my relatives were still living there. Lived on Grand Street for many years. Worked in the old Duplan mill. then went to College. Job opportunities took me out of the area and finally landed in California in 1975. Am married to the former June Lamoreaux of Hunlocks Creek for the past 48 years. Her parents were Arby and Maude Lamoreaux of Hunlocks. Our 2 children are successful business people here in California along with their children Our son has 2 children and our daughter has 2 also. Would like to hear from anyone who reads this E mail and perhaps establish a "Old Times" correspondence. Click on hsyats@aol.com

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Great site. So glad I found it. I am a 1970 graduate of Nanticoke High School. My maiden name was Theresa Yankoski. Lived across the street from the cemeteries. My mothers maiden name was Celia Jankowski. Would like to hear from old friends and people who knew my family. We belonged to St. Mary's Church. Loved the picture of Kuskiewicz's Store. Was up the street from me. Hung around it in my teens. In the 60's us kids knew it as Johns Store on Johns Hill. You can contact me at Polaris02@aol.com

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My first contact with this page. A 1950 graduate from Newport. Keep up the good work. John Simchick e-mail dziadzi@epix.net (Polish for Grandfather)

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I lived in Nanticoke for a short time in 1957&1958 having moved there from Glen Lyon. The Web Site was sent to me by one of my Newport High classmates. Will send it to some other other coal crackers living out here in the desert...Phoenix Arizona. Good job. Julie Ottaviani Mendola, jmgummy@aol.com

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Hi , Just wanted to say hi to all my old friends in Nanticoke. Grew up there most of my young teen years. Lived in West Nanticoke .Would love to hear from someone who remembers me or my older brother Charlie. Mothers Name was Ottensman My brothers last name and mine were Lombardo. Great to see a site like this !! By the way my full name is George Lombardo and I am now living in Up State NY. Hope to hear from someone. My e-mail address is UncleBud325@aol.com

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Date 7 Jan 2002 Time 2105 Great site met some old friends here. Hope to hear from some more of then. Lived in Nanticoke until i was 17 then went into the air force in 1955 then went in to the army in 1959. Worked in the coal mines in wanamie pa. for 5 years no.19 would like to share stories of the good old days in and around the mines. live in Hunlock creek now. retired and happy. e-mail daniel.e.adams@attworldnet.com

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Today Jan. 22 , I just saw on a LA TV station that Tom "Ski" Demski died in Long Beach, California. He was a native of Nanticoke and had friends in town. Ski owned Superflag and has a site called www.superflag.com . Give it a look. The station that reported his death gave him a real nice short story of his life with live pictures of his home with a large flag flying over his home. I use to talk to him on the phone a lot and he loved his friends in Nanticoke. Jim Kaminski . jimkam@pyramid.net

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I am looking for some information that anyone may have about civil war veterans of the Nanticoke area. My great great grandfather served with the Pa 143rd volunteers. Any information would be grateful. MGR286@cs.com

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The Historical Society is asking everyone or anyone who may have old items of possible historical interest, and who want to discard them to please contact the Society for a pickup. even if you don't know if an item is useable, please call us and we will pick up the item for evaluation. contact us at: historical@NanticokePA.com or webmaster@NanticokePA.com We're hoping to hear from you.

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Did the class of 1976 ever have a reunion? Please email me at ftroop_3@hotmail.com

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Looking at the pictures bring back memories of my visits to my grandparents in Nanticoke. When I was young around 5 or 6 I spent a Half a year living there. When I graduated from college I lived fro 1973-to 1976 with my grandmother. Many fond memories. Lobar95@aol.com

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HI Everyone, I was Born and raised in Hanover Section Of Nanticoke and I think it is wonderful that you all put this page together, I haven't been back to Nanticoke in some time, And when going threw page's I was seeing old places i use to go to, Concrete City( and jump out the windows) Holy Transfiguration School, Which was where my bus stop was and what we new as Horror Hall, i think its just great Keep up the good work. I lived at 126 Pine Street known as Grace( Lisa ) Burkholder aka Grace Adams now I live in Florida mother of 2 wonderful boys ages 13 and 6 currently owning my own Business and Im looking for old friends that i use to talk with and want too see how there all doing, if anyone knows where i can contact Barb Yanik and few others or class of 89 please email me at LixxxableLisa@aol.com and let me know or you can contact me at (352) 840-0823. Hope to hear from ya all soon, have a wonderful day all. Grace

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Hi I was born in Newport Center in 1925 and after stumbling on to your site while trying not to wind up in cyber space, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments. I am presently researching all I can find about Newport Center, Sheatown, Alden Wanamie and any photographs anyone might desire to share of Newport Center, K M Smith School in Alden And Newport High School in Wanamie. I entered First Grade at Sheatown in 1930, and would hope someone may even have class pictures. It anyone can help, my e-mail is whbeacham@aol.com . Thanks to all

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Hello, good people! I received an e-mail from Berlin, Germany. A lady is looking for a relative named Robert Reschke who came to the USA in 1922 and settled in Nanticoke, PA. His wife's name was Hulda and they had kids named Wilhelm, Lena, Heinrich and Hilda. Hilda had a daughter Louise who married a man named Rakofski.If anyone knows this family or offsprings please send me an e-mail and I will furnish the lady's address. Although my name is Reschke, we are not related, but I would like to help her find her relatives, if I can. My Reschke family comes from West Prussia (now Poland). I came to this country 50 years ago. Kind regards, Horst Reschke h.reschke@worldnet.att.net

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Hi again, My name is William H. Beacham, and I was born in Newport Center in 1925. In addition to my recent comments, I am interested in knowing if any of the following persons still live in or around the vicinity of Nanticoke. Susan Kubera whose family owned the small store in Newport Center, Leona Moyer of Newport Center, Mary Jane Varker of Sheatown, Betty Gorgas of Alden, Jacky Littleford of Sheatown, Joe Tarnowski of Glen Lyon, Ruth Vanfossen of Nanticoke, or anyone who might recognize my name. To Ms Zarzycki, I will write to you o nn e-mail shortly. Thanks Bill Beacham

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DATE: 18 Feb. 2002 TIME: 10:25 PM Spring Hill Florida Very Interesting.....Also glad to see Newport Twp H.S. is included as I and also my wife are Grads of Newport I in 1947 and my wife 1950 thomjo1@earthlink.net Thanks John Simchick for the info Thom

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I would like to know if I can order several loaves of poppy-seed bread from a local bakery and have it shipped to me here in Idaho. I can't find any out here. I was born and raised in Nanticoke [1932-1951]. Thank You! A. E. "Scotty" O'Hare Scotty1ID@Prodigy.net

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Hello, I was wondering if anyone had pictures of Concrete City in Hanover Section. If so please e-mail me My grandmother is looking for some from when it was still nice. Also searching for some family, by the names Yackimowicz, Zulkowski, or Cyron. jsoccer@adelphia.net or clippinaway@adelphia.net

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Hi, my name is Ted Czerwinski class of 1952. Any word of a class reunion this year. I am trying to locate a Henry Kwiatkowski, anyone know his whereabouts? tedczer@cs.com

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Hello. Am searching for information on the Turek family of glen Lyon Pennsylvania. My great-grandparents are Albert and Julia turek or turick. my grandfather was peter turek who was principal at a Newport high school in the early 20's and coached sports there. He then practiced law in Wilkesbarre until 1927. HELP!!!!!!!!!! My email is langes9@attbi.com

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I found the answer to my poppy seed bread question. My heartfelt thanks to those who helped. Scotty1ID@Prodigy.net

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Hi I am looking for an address for Evan Adams ,who graduated with my brother Ed in 1946. Thanks bygolly33@hotmail.com

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My Mom, Dorothy Chermack (Nee: Dorothy Rita Gordon) was born in Nanticoke. Her cousin and my Godmother was Rita Berzanski, a long-time resident of Nanticoke. John A. Chermack <jchermack@nyc.rr.com >

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This is totally cool. My parents were raised in Nanticoke. I have visited there twice, once in 1964 and again in 1972 or 73.I loved it there sso quaint! My dear grandparents John and Ellen Kinsley lived there until their deaths. Grandpa John in 1980 and Grandma in 1985. I would love to see more pics like the one of the house on Grove St. My Grandfather ran the store on Church St. and they lived above it. Last I knew the store was changed to a pizza joint. Signed, Tammy Gulliford E-mail LennoxTG@aol.com

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JUST LOOKING IN TIME TO TIME FROM DOWN HERE IN TEXAS. I STILL HAVE SOME FAMILY HERE IN NANTICOKE. EARL McDermott.....MY GRANDFATHER. ANYONE CARE TO E-MAIL ME PLEASE DO SO AT.....HAGERTYDANIEL@HOTMAIL.COM . TAKE CARE

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. email b3206@ncfreedom.net . this was a lucky guess for me. i was born in Hunlock's and my fathers family were long time residents. also from Wilkesbarre and Nanticoke. my maiden name was weidaw, father was Robert Harold weidaw, his siblings were Mary, Caroline, David and Ruth. have had no luck tracing beyond my g-father and g-mother have their birth dates and their parents names but can go no further. they are listed in historical society census. g-mothers family was listed as free inhabitants, and i have been unable to find the phrase in any book. can someone tell me what free inhabitants means. I know that my g-mother was Indian, full blooded and her fathers name was Calvin e. sharp. mother was Mary c. Huffman. need help with this and will greatly appreciate any info along these lines. thank you. Katherine weidaw skelly

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I enjoyed the site very much! I'm trying to research my own family name, "Pitiak" in the area. If anyone has any information on that name please drop me a line at rskepitiak@msn.com Thanks!

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born and raised in Nanticoke, i had plenty of good times , graduated class of 1978,industrial park, west side playground, holiday pancake house,emo, never will forget all the great times.

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Both my parents grew up in Nanticoke, Sandra Wysocki and J. Harold Beckley. It is great that you have this site. Feel free to contact me Jim_Beckley@email.msn.com

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Hello Nanticoke...I'm looking for info on my great grandparents and grandparents of the Nanticoke area of HoneyPot. The names are Joseph Shipkowski and wife Rose who are buried in the cemetery near the old LS. Edward Pekaar and wife Alice and my grandmother Philiss Shipkowski who attended the Nanticoke HS. I'm currently in the middle of putting a family tree together for this side of the family. I would love to hear any info or stories. My great grandparents lived in Honey Pot near the burning mtn. I can be contacted at MILLBROOK2000@WEBTV.NET . I'm from the Newport area. This site is great! Thanks

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Hi. Would love to get in touch with Dianne Mandycz Sklarz. She lived in Nanticoke until she was 15. Her Grandmother was Mrs. Pluta on Grand St. Last I heard she was in Berwick. Would also love to hear from Nita Yamelski who was from West Nanticoke. If anyone has information on either of them you can contact me at Polaris02@aol.com Thanks, Theresa Y.

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To the 1978 graduate; west side playground, industrial park, holiday pancake house, etc. sounds very familiar, what's your e-mail and who are you? fd03@mail.pressleyridge.org

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That is a beautiful picture of my great aunt and godmother. (Helen Ceppa on picture page, ED.) Thanks. It was a shock to see her pic.

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Apr. 06 '02 1:45 p.m. Just finished reading this website. TERRIFIC. Born (1926) and raised in Nanticoke. Father was fire truck driver at Washington hose co.-always lived in that area. Many fond memories. Moved in 1955-have been back many times, as my husband was from Newport Center and we both had family members there. Haven't been back now since 1989,but still think about friends. Keep up the good work. Ruth75@webtv.net

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Hi, this is bill beacham once again enjoying your terrific Web Site with another question. Does anyone remember a soap box derby held on W. Main Street around 1935. I was entered in that race, and although my car hit a culvert and lost a wheel, I am interested in any information has on this subject. I believe it was the first soap box derby held in Nanticoke, sponsored by the City Chevrolet Company on E Main Street, and I believe it was won by a team entered by St Stanisylau's Orphanage located on the highway between Sheatown and Newport Center. If this rings a bell with any readers, please contact me at whbeacham@aol.com thanks, Bill Beacham 3700 Militia Drive, Titusville, Fl. 32796

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My mother and father were born in Newport, PA. I manage to get back each year to visit the Newport Cemetery where my father and many of my ancestors reside. Your website is tremendous! Thank you for your fine work. It helps an outsider like me to get acquainted with the town my parents grew up in. I remember my father saying "the kivlers help put Newport on the map". Harry Kivler Dunnellon, FL and Hartland, VT Aviator105@aol.com

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I am pleasantly surprised since signing the "Nanticoke Online". I have had several email contacts about Kivlers. I have been researching my Kivler line (also using professional help). At present I have nearly 1500 Kivlers, spouses, children, etc. which includes about 380 families. If you are interested please contact me at: Aviator105@aol.com Most of my Ancestors have been documented by death certificates, newspaper articles, obituaries, etc. I have lots of pictures on my home page.

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I love the city of Nanticoke. I am a local legend in Nanticoke. Everyone remembers the time I hit 4 homeruns in one game, scored 60 points in a basketball game, and scored 4 touchdowns in a single game. You could hear about me, my brother Tom, and my father Steve. My father played several years of Major League Baseball and led the old Pacific League in home runs. They even named the tv show Sargent Bilko after him. They named Bilko doors after me and my brother. I was a standout wide receiver for Villanova University. I could have played in the NFL after being drafted by the Bengals. But my wife wouldn't let me go. My beautiful wife Mary, made me settle down here in Nanticoke. I now live in Honey Pot. This town is beautiful, my family loves it. I am now dedicating my life to teaching. I am a Social Studies teacher at Nanticoke High School. I love the town and the people. God bless Nanticoke!!! best wishes Steve Bilko

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Steve is this you??? Its me Lanny Popek. I haven't seen you since the old Honey Pot days. Remember the time Mr. Ditksa caught us smoking and drinking on Homecoming Day. I never knew you got drafted? How is the family? I now live in Johnstown, PA. I am assistant manager at Jiffy Lube. I have been twice divorced and have 3 kids and a foster child. I haven't been back home since 86, since the Nanticoke evacuation. My father is committed in Olean, NY. Mom died in 85. Lets try to hook up over the summer. sincerely yours, Lanny Popek

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hello Nanticoke, I found this site by accident. I lived there in the forty's for awhile, was a Nanticoke ram. Can anybody tell me if the old h.s. is there? I now live in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It's been a long time ,is the State still standing and is Gov. Fine still alive? As a kid I thought that was great A guv from nan.I remember dad taking me to St.Adalbert's Church in the town of Glen Lyon ,mom was a protestant and went with her to the English Baptist Church. I remember the good cooking up there( paczki,kielbasa,golampki,ziemnina pierogi, chrosciki, cwikla, babka,and cznanina )Stookey's barbeque and Swantkos over in the Hanover section, remember talking to Pete Grey watching him flick matches and then playing major league ball. My neighbor Herk Robinson was a batboy for the old St. Louis Browns and remembers old Pete well ,is good old Pete still around? Had to go off to WWII and then did a stint in Korea. I married a Missouri girl ( the pride of my life- Betsy Spann) taught for awhile philosophy at Southeast Missouri State, and now am retired, I edit books. Thanks for the site , anybody out there remember myself and my family? My mom was Mildred Merithew and my father Stanley Z. Vilewinski , we lived for awhile on Hartford Street in Ashley when my dad worked at the Huber Colliery then we moved to Union Street in Nanticoke, I am Dr. Casmimir D. Vilewinski

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Wow!!! Is this site a lucky find. I have been thinking of home lately. I was looking to see if I could find some local papers to read. The Sunday Independent doesn't have a web site, and anyhow when I asked Jeeves for the Wyoming Valley he found this site. I used to live on East Union Street. I miss the good crabs at Norkey's bar. I stumbled home many times from that dive. I was once an alter boy at Holy Trinity. Father Poplaski is a great priest. He buried both my parents. I went to Holy Trinity School and later graduated from Nanticoke. I played real hard for Coach Syl Bozinski. I remember throwing popcorn and dumping drinks down the balcony of the Nanticoke theater. Who could forget the wild parties down the Res and in Concrete City. After I graduated, I joined the U.S. Marine Corps and I served 3 tours in Viet NAM. I received 3 purple hearts and a silver star. I made a career out of the military. I ran a few missions in Grenada, Middle East and some secret missions around the world. I've been everywhere. I was a Staff Sergeant for a while in Quantico, Virginia and I later retired a Major. I now live in Falls Church, Virginia. I work as a consultant for a security company in Alexandria, Virginia. I lost contact with my sister Ester for a couple of years when her and Teddy Meshenski got divorced. She is now living in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mom and Dad passed in the late 70's. I haven't been back to Nanticoke since. I've been thinking of coming back home and opening up a nail business for my wife. I wouldn't mind buying a lake house around the area. Its hard to believe but I am maried. I brought my wife Mi Wein home from Viet Nam. We have been married 32 years. We went through hell getting her family out of Nam. I have 3 children, all girls. Hope to see home soon. God Bless, Walter Otenesky

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HEY NANTICOKE FRIENDS DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE PITTSBURGH WAS, SOMEWHERE IN WANAMIE? AND IS GOOD OLD TIGER WYTOSHEK STILL THERE? THANKS PIZELLE OSTROSKI , VINELAND N.J.

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Is this a wonderful site or what? It brings back so many memories of my past. I haven't been in town for a since I left. Is it true that they tore down all the buildings down town? God, do I miss Carol's club burgers and a good greasy Stuccio's pizza. I never graduated from GNA, but I passed the GED in the early 70's. I moved to Torrence, California for a while and worked as a bus boy. I saved up money and moved with some friends to Tuscon, Arizona. I actually went to college and got a degree in Hotel Restraunt Management. I now live in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and work for the Showboat Casino as a Pit Boss. If any of you are in the neighborhood ask for me. (IF YOUR FROM NANTICOKE I WILL GET YOU A DEAL) I got married to a wonderful girl Jasmine Lewis from Montross, Virginia. She works in another casino. I have one son, age 11. My sister Gracy lives in High Point, North Carolina. Gracy is twice married and works as a waitress at a Waffle House. Gracy has 4 kids and 2 more from her new marrage. My parents are now retired and moved to Jupiter, Flordia, they been their since the 1970's. I run into people all the time at the casino from Nanticoke. Most tell me that nothing changes. I miss home. Thanks to this site I could kind of keep tabs on the goings on in good ole Nanticoke. Michael Skripkuski

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THIS WEBSITE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES. I REMEMBER GETTING MY FURNITURE FROM JOSEPHS. FISHING & DRINKING DOWN THE CREEK IN WEST NANTICOKE. I USED TO SHOOT DARTS DOWN EDDIES ON WASHINGTON ST. I MISS THE CROWD IN HISCHACKS CORNER BAR. I NEVER FORGET I MET MY FIRST GIRLFRIEND SKATING AT L.S. WE HAD A GREAT BOWLING LEAGUE GOING AT COLONIAL LANES. GREAT FOOD---STUCCIO'S & RUBYS PIZZA, DIAMONDS CANDY THE BEST. WHO COULD FORGET THAT CRAZY GUY WHO WORKED AT THE LIQUOR STORE AND HUNG AROUND THE PARK. I MOVED IN 1987, WHEN DUPONT CLOSED AND I LATER WORKED FOR LESLIE FAY AND GOT LAID OFF. I AM NOW LIVING IN WOLF POINT IN MONTANA. IT IS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HERE. I RANCH AND DRIVE TRUCKS IN THE WINTER. I LEFT MARY JO 1991, WHEN WE LIVED IN PHILLY. WE HAD OUR DIFFERENCES. STILL SINGLE. TAKE CARE NANTICOKE JOHN SKLARSKY

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Always wondered about your town. Good site. Nanticoke was the arrival for many of my ancestors. And indeed the resting place for some of them. Interested in monumental Inscriptions to find out which ones are buried there. H. Chadwick U.K.

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Great Site. What fun it was to read all the messages from former residents. It was even more amazing to see where everyone has ended up. Joe Stegonshek here, class of '76. I grew up in the Hanover Section, and still have some family there. Still remember Stuccio's Pizza, Concrete City and the reservoirs. It doesn't surprise me that so many people still have Nanticoke in their hearts. After my stint in the military and traveling the world, I've ended up in Miami, FL. Paradise to me. I'll be back in June for my Mom's retirement. Don't miss the cold weather, though!!!! jstegonshek@yahoo.com

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How many bars are still in Nanticoke? Before I left town, my friends and I did a walking bar tour. We did a shot and a beer in every bar in town. How many cities in the country could you walk to each bar like back home. My favorite watering hole was Good Times. I left town to go to work in Athens, Georgia in 1992. I haven't been back soon. It sucks down south, its the bible belt, people don't know how to have fun like in Nanticoke. Miss you guys. Gene Wentz

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JUST WONDERING WHEN DID THE SPRING PARADE STOP IN OUR CITY? I LOVED THAT PARADE. TONY STOBINCHESKI

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I HEARD STEVE BILKO WRESTLED A BEAR IN HIS OWN BACKYARD IN HONEY POT. I'D LIKE TO SEE CHARLEY TRIPPI OR ROCKET ISMAIL DO THAT.

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Its true Steve Bilko did wrestle a bear who tried to attack his family back in 71 in Honey Pot. Legend has it he torn the bear to shreds. I heard this story from everyone at the Honey Pot club and in any bar in Nanticoke. Lanny Popek

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how are the kivlers doing? is it true that somehow Nanticoke made the Guinness book of world's records, something to do about so many schools on a street? thanks, love the site thanks danny ostrowski- white plans, n. y.

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Speaking of a bear. Who could forget the time when the BEAR escaped from the Tolly Tiber Circus down by West Side Park. I used to live on Coal St. That bear was in my back yard and walked down Coal St. and into the alley. It broke into Gerry's Drapieries. Gerry used to keep doughnuts on counter. The bear found them. They caught him there. Officer Brown had to get the game commission to tranquilize that bear. That was the most excitement we ever had on Coal Street. Was this in the mid 80's? I don't have a email system. Using my landlords computer. How many remember this story???? PLEASE POST!!! Mickey Bernevich

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Just thought I would drop by and say hello to my hometown. I am Bruce Koskioski. I was one of the last Nanticoke RAMS. I moved to San Francisco for a while. I am now a successful hairdresser in Key West Florida. I run my own corporation for AMWAY, its very successful. Part-time I am also an accomplished singer and dancer. I get home at least once a year to see the family. Love ya, Bruce Koskioski

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I HEARD STEVE BILKO ONCE RAN DOWN A DEER AND STABBED THE BUCK DEAD AFTER HIS HUNTING RIFLE JAMMED. THEN HE GUTTED THE EIGHTEEN POINTER AND HAD TO CARRY HIS 225 POUND CARCASS THROUGH TWO FEET OF SNOW UP RIDGVIEW MOUNTAIN FOR FIVE MILES. STEVE BILKO ATHLETE, OUTDOORSMAN, LEADER OF THE COMMUNITY, HERO TO ALL.

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Eddie Austin here, class of 1992. You might remember I was voted nicest smile my senior year. I still live at home on East Grand St. I am an avid weight lifter. I work as the head Bus Boy at the Pancake House on the Sans Souci Highway. It is the best place to eat breakfast in town. I work for Mike Pershinski, who is the great Steve Bilko's brother in law. I love Nanticoke and I will never leave. Eddie Austin

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hhi my name is katherine weidaw skelly . i visited in the nanticoke-hunlocks area last to do some research into my ancestry, but my stay was cut short. will be in the area again this summer. the only family i had there died last year, so will be staying in motels and visiting some of his friends. hope to get a lot on my geneology work for a book i am writing about my family. i live in n.c. so it is quite a trip but one that i look forward to. i was born in hunlocks creek . i like your site . my email is b3206@ncfreedom.net .

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hi hometown, great site, two questions 1.i moved 12 years ago to manns choice a small community near kegg and buffalo mills in bedford county pa.- my aunt josie used to make something called lazy golombki, it was out of this world-DOES ANYBODY IN MY OLD HOMETOWN KNOW THE RECIPE? PLEASE EMAIL ME 2. i was telling my coworkers at motel 6 about this neat store in nanticoke, i remember as a kid ,it had something like a convayorbelt running along the ceiling, WHAT WAS THAT? i think the store was called werth's thank you sophie lutynski

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nick, nice site i see the comments about the bear i don't rember that but do remember the deer that ran on the roofs off main st. am i looney or what? i remember it, but my neighbor stanley ziemnina says i'm crazy. please tell me other nanticoke citizens saw it to? thanks jack pisack

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i must be getting old i was telling my grandson patti what great basketball teams we had in Nanticoke. i was so proud of our boys in 61 . do you know for many years we were the only eastern school to beat the west and cop a state title. but besides kenny leggins i can't remember the other boys on the team , and by the way was that movie that championship season about our boys ?please refresh my memory thanks hank stefanowicz

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i can't believe i thought about this. my aunt millie called me here in Asbury park new jersey to tell me about Nanticoke's new web site it is marvelous. but aunt millie and i were talking the past , and i remember before my family uprooted and movied here to the jersey shore i was ascared as a little girl cause Nanticoke had all these arson fires in the 60's boy that back a lite of scary nights with our old porch light always lit i forgot about that does anybody remember did thay cetch the culprit? thanks that has bothered me and at millie thanks mary kowalkiewicz

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to mary kowlkiewcz and aunt millie, as for the arsonist in Nanticoke he was al briggs of Nanticoke. I know this for sure because he burned my car on ridge st. he was reported to the police that day and the great Nanticoke police dept wouldn't do anything about. they said he had too many charges on him already but was never convicted he was killed in a auto wreck on sans souci highway up by k mart plaza. the fires stopped then. i felt sorry for his wife and family for they were nice people.

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HANK STEFANOWICZ, 1961 BASKETBALL TEAM, KEN LEGGINS, BILL JAMES, RICH KIEWLAK, GEORGE YANICHEK, JOE SHEPELA. REMEMBER THE OTHER TEAMS NAME, HICKORY RUN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. RUTSIK CLASS OF 1962

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Hi, Great site! My name name is Jeanie Smeltzer the daughter of AUDRIE (WANDEL) DEAN class of 52. Just wondering if you are having a 50th class reunion? Would love to hear from anybody from that class. Email me and I will get it to her. Jeanie_smeltzer@yahoo.com

Please check the "class and family reunions" page on this site. There is a notice of a reunion there. And thanks for the visit.

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Hi, I am from Nanticoke & I am trying to search for relatives that were from Nanticoke. If anyone knows any Hazur's or Kerdesky's from Nanticoke, let me know. My address is: donnameck@adelphia.net . I would appreciate any information you have, or even if you knew any of them. Once again, great site!!!

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Hi I my email address did not come out right. I am Audrie (Wandel) Dean daughter class of 52. If anyone remembers her we would love to hear from you. We enjoyed reading the messages. My address is jeanie_smeltzer@yahoo.com

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THIS IS FOR PIZELLE OSTROSKI. GOOD OLE TIGER WYTOSHEK IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING. I AM CURRENTLY THE CITY OF NANTICOKE TREASURER. MY ADDRESS IS 307 E. UNION ST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WRITE.

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Hi Does anyone have any information on a Russ Morgan, orchestra leader in the 1930's, from Nanticoke Area. A local author is writing a book about him and pictures or any relative information would be appreciated. email to: coppernpd@aol.com

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Hi this is Eddie Austin Jr. I have not lived in Nanticoke since Feb. 2,2002. I live in Attalla Alabama with my beautiful fianc�e' Missy. I want to say Hello to all my friends and family. I will be home for a visit in July to introduce Missy to everyone. Thanks to whoever put that other ad in from me. lol it wasn't me. See ya soon. Ed and Missy

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Hi everyone, Mary in Asbury Park,this is to Bill Beacham in Titusville, PA. My Aunt Millie can't use a computer. she is going to call her brother Arnold Andrukiewicz in Richmond Va. she remembers he and his best friend Ziggy Zbierski built a soapbox derby car it was sponsored by Sterling coal she thinks. the boys were always in her parents garage building and hammering she thinks it was around 1935, 1936 or 1937.funny her brother and ziggy got caught smoking in the garage and her daddy spanked them with and old catty-nine tail. she will call Arnold and maybe get in touch with Ziggy, she thinks he lives in Towanda. THANKS TO WHOM EVER WROTE BACK ABOUT AL BRIGGS THE ARSONISTS I'D LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THAT INCIDENT AND HIM-it would make a good made for tv movie to Sophie Lutynski, my neighbor can't use a computer as good as me Jean Jastrem gave me the LAZY GOLOMBKI recipe CUT A HEAD OF CABBAGE INTO SMALL PIECES, PREPARE THE MEAT JUST AS YOU DO FOR YOUR REGULAR PIGGIES, THEN MIX THIS TOGETHER AND SHAPE AS YOUR HUSBAND WOULD LIKE HIS PIGGIES. PUT IN A CASSEROLE PUT LAYERS OF CABBAGE THEN MEAT AND KEEP REPEATING. COVER WITH A CAN OF YOUR FAVORITE TOMATO SOUP ( CAMPBELL'S IS THE BEST )AND ONLY ONE CAN OF WATER PUT IN ONE HALF CUP OF YOUR FAVORITE KETCHUP ( I LIKE JOHN HEINZ ).THEN BRING TO A BOIL ON THE TOP OF YOUR STOVE,( i have a gas stove )then place everything in your oven for one and one half hours at 375 degrees or if you like just simmer them on top of your gas stove i like Jolly Joe Timmer does anybody no how i can get him on the internet? thank you Mary Kowalkiewicz, from Asbury Park

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Hi Mary from Asbury Park here, nice sit. My Aunt Millie would like to no if anyone out there nos how to make Groch z Kapusta, it had cabbage, kraut mushrooms and peas she thinks. she was a Zawislak from Prospect st. and her dad was raised over in the township on Goose Island. Aunt Millie is coming down with her cat Toby in July. You no if any of you good people from Nanticoke are coming down to the shore look us up, maybe we can put your family up for a night or 2 in the spare bedroom or on the screened in back porch. The shore is so relaxing in the summer, this summer i'm relaxing and collecting last summer I was the part time ticket seller for the New Jersey Shore Cats Basketball team at Convention Hall. We live more towards Belmar Beach, our family and our kind we moved out after those terrible riots in the 1970's. there is only my daughter Helen , Me and our dog Spike, Henry died 3 years ago. He worked security guard and service man at the Pep Boys and then tended bar at the Stone Pony. miss him dearly he graduated from Holy Ghost High School class of 1942, I'm the Nanticoke ram class of 46 thank you Mary Kowalkiewicz

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HELLO , HEY ON THAT LAZY GOLOMBKI RECIPE DO YOU BOIL THE CABBAGE FIRST? THANK YOU FRED YOZWIAK

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MY DAD MADE SOME GOOD STUFF WHEN I WAS A KID FROM TILBURY TERRACE. I'M MAKING IT FOR MOTHER'S DAY FOR AFTER DINNER DRINKS BOY DOES IT HAVE A KICK TO IT MY DAD CALLED IT GIBBONS KRUPNIK-BEER FIRE WATER TAKE A JAR OF HONEY 4 CUPS OF WATER 5 CINNAMON STICKS 1 TEASPOON OF VANILLA 1/4 TSP OF NUTMEG 5 WHOLE CLOVES `7 STICKS OF LEMON PEEL ABOUT 2 INCHES EACH, MIX `EVERYTHING `BRING `TO `A `HEARTY `BOIL `FOR `8 MINUTES REMOVE `FROM `THE `HEAT AND `STRAIN. THEN ADD `A `SIX `PACK OF `BEER, `HE `USED `TO THROUGH `IN `GIBBONS ` `ADD `ONE BOTTLE OF `GOOD `RUSSIAN VODKA `AND A `BOTTLE `OF `KESSLERS, CHILL `FOR `AN HOUR `AND `ENJOY `THANKS `FOR LETTING `ME `SHARE THIS `CUSTOM - `GEORGE `SIENKIEWICZ

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found this site by mistake on the internet it is an interesting site this Nanticoke, I'm a retired colonel and teach sociology at SUNY OSWEGO. would like to know how it got it's interesting name? thanks ret. col. James B. Simon- Pulaski N.Y.

Thank you for your interest in the web site, Colonel. Nanticoke was named after the Nanticoke Indians who migrated here from Delaware on their eventual relocation to New York state around the present day Binghamton.

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ATTENTION NANTICOKE!!! SOMEONE HAD A GOOD IDEA FOR A POST. I ALSO READ SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN THE TIMES LEADER FANFAIR. THIS TOWN SHOULD SPEND SOME MONEY AND ERECT A STATUE OF PETE GRAY IN THE NANTICOKE PARK. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T KNOW, PETE GRAY PLAYED FOR THE ST. LOUIS BROWNS WITH ONLY ONE ARM. THAT PARK IS BARE. ALL THAT STANDS IS THAT CONCRETE THING, AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT THE KIDS CALL THAT THING. PETE SPENT A TON OF TIME IN THAT OLD PARK HANGING OUT AND HE FED THE SQUIRRELS AND PIGEONS. HE ALSO HUNG OUT AT THE OLD COALMINE BAR AND IN FRONT OF THE BANK. HE IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL. WHY NOT HONOR A LEGEND? WHY NOT BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL STAND FOREVER? COME ON NANTICOKE CITY, DO SOMETHING HERE!!! LETS NOT LET THE LEGEND OF PETE GRAY DIE!!! MICKEY KAMINSKI NANTICOKE

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Enjoyed the website and the information it provided. Keep up the good work! Florence (Mickles) Sorber, Jackson, NJ.

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to Mary in Asbury park if you ever find anyone that wants to make a movie about the Nanticoke arsonist put it here in the comments and I will get back to you with many many details. it is a very chilling thing.

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My name is Carla Kaplan.Our family lives in Grover Beach, CA. My husband's mother was born and raised in your city, her father was a coal miner. The family name is LeVanda. I am currently researching my husbands side of the family for our family tree. The only thing I didn't find on your site that would be helpful to genealogists is cemetery information or links to burial listings if available.

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WE NEED YOUR HELP , WE FOUND A 1969 CLASS RING WITH A SAPPHIRE STONE, WITH THE INITIALS R M inscribed on the inside of the ring, could you check your Yearbooks for R M in the year of 1969, Please notify me by E Mail and I will get the Phone Number where it can be recovered. Richard Kunes rkunes@cub.kcnet.org

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I am researching my family heritage. My mom, Irene Margaret HUSOVSKY was born in Sept. of 1924 in the city of Nanticoke. She attended Nanticoke High School and graduated from there. She received all of her sacraments from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Her father, John Husovsky was born in Austria and lived in Tulcik, Czech. He came to Freeland, Pa. via Ellis Island, then moved to Bethlehem and then Nanticoke. He was a miner in Nanticoke. He married Margaret D. WARGO. They had the following children; Irene M., Albin and Rita Husovsky. Later they relocated to Baltimore, Md. My great-grandfather, Michael WARGO lived in Nanticoke also. He married Anna HILL (name possibly changed from HROMADA OR HRMODA). Michael and Anna had the following children; Margaret, Anna, Emma, Ella, George, Michael and Helen. Michael Wargo was possibly a police officer for the city of Nanticoke. He died in 1918 during the flu epidemic. Anna died in 1941. They are buried in St. Josephs Slovak Cemetery. Do you recognize these surnames? Husovsky, Wargo, Hill, HROMADA OR HRMODA, Michaels, Hawkins, Lechak, or Lazas or have any information regarding these families, please let me know. My email address is: sprinkel@surewest.net Thank You Claude Sprinkel Granite Bay, California

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Nick- How do I sign the Guest Book? I tried ever which way and could not find any place to sign in. I think the web site is pretty neat, however its time to update the Colonial Village site since we ran into you at the new Weis Plaza. Dorothy - Mardot617@msn.com

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NICK, WHAT A GREAT SITE , THANKS AND ISN'T NANTICOKE SO BEAUTIFUL THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. RODNEY RADULSKI

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I am a history professor for Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I would like to know more about the Nanticoke Indians. I have been able to trace that they migrated from the eastern shore of Maryland. I also was able to find out that they were governed by the Iroquois. I was able to locate a fellow scholar, Dr. Harold Cox from Wilkes University. He has told me that they were a very fierce tribe. They killed several settlers around a cemetery in a place called Hanover Green. I would like to get more information about the Nanticoke Indians. I am writing a book on Indians in the Northeast. Please post back if you have any useful information. my regards, Dr. Dale G. Branch III

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I enjoy looking at this web page and it does bring back memories. I was raised at St. Stans and graduated from Newport in 1959. I am interested in getting in touch with others that i graduated with. My name is Alvin Kurwelnz,it was spelled Kurvelenz in the yearbook . My Email is akurwelnz2@attbi.com

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Hi Great Site! I was born & raised in Nanticoke. Nanticoke has a great amount of history for me. My great grandfather Anthoni Tolodziecki immigrated to this country from Poland in 1885 and he was one of the first polish settlers in Nanticoke. He owned one of the first hotels. I don't know the name of it but I am trying to find out. Plus Nanticoke is known for all of it's coal mines. I am the daughter of a coal miners daughter. I saw my first movie at the State Theater on Main St. My email address: BrenLVikes@aol.com

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HI, SAW YOUR SIGHT ON THE INTERNET, HAD SOME RELATIVES IN WANAMIE, OUTSIDE THE CITY OF NANTICOKE. VISIT THE ARE ABOUT EVERY OTHER YEAR-I'M IN GLASS SALES. I WAS TELLING MY WIFE ANN ABOUT AN AMAZING INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED WHILE VISITING MY GREAT UNCLE IN WANAMIE I WAS ABOUT TEN IN 1970 I THINK IT WAS. WE WERE PLAYING A PICKUP GAME OF BASEBALL WITH COUSINS AND NEIGHBOR KIDS IN WANAMIE AT THE LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD .I THINK IT WAS JULY AROUND 5 O'CLOCK ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD A TREMENDOUS CRASH WE LOOKED TO THE ROAD AND BEYOND IT WE SAW SMOKE, WE RAN TO A STRIP-MINE PIT AND SAW A SHOVEL ( NOW I KNOW THEY ARE CALLED DRAGLINES ) FELL IN THIS BIG 200 FOOT PIT , MY COUSIN STAN RAN TO CALL FOR HELP AND WE WATCHED AS THE SHOVEL OPERATOR CLIMBED OUT. THAT HOLE HAD TO BE 200FT. DOWN. I STILL PICTURE IT IN MY MIND-IT WAS A MANITOWAC 4600 DRAGLINE (EVER SINCE THAT DAY I HAVE STUDIED SOMEWHAT COAL MINING EQUIPMENT. DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER THAT EVENT , ARE THERE PICTURES IN YOUR LOCAL PAPER. I AM VERY CURIOUS THANK YOU AND THANKS FOR THE SITE MR. FRANK K. RETSEL , TEANECK N.J.

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Does anybody know if Glen Alden had a colliery named Audenried? I heard my Great-grandfather Shamus Thomas mention it as a boy, does anybody know if it was in Glen Lyon or its whereabouts. thank you Joe Karlo, Dingmans Ferry , Pa.

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to Joe Karlo yes there is a audenried, it was a small coal mining town between hazelton and macadoo in the sothern tip of luzern county about 20 houses left on pa 309. to frank karlo yes i remember that incident i lived on west main st at the time. louis beltromie was the mine owner at the time. they pulled the shovel out and tried to rebuild it but it was so busted up and bent that it was impossible to do anything with.

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to Alvin Kurwelnz or Kurvelenez are you about 60 years old? I sort of remember the name as a little girl. my brothers Joe and Henry played many days near the fields by St Stans. my mom always had my long blond hair in curls wearing a dress and having those shiny patent leather shoes. my dad made good money for Glen Alden at the time. he later got a big office job at the Huber colliery. we lived for awhile on Charles St we moved to Sharpe St. then to Laurel St, i think that's right it was so long ago, i don't know why we always moved so much. I went to the township elementary schools , but later my parents sent me to St. Leo's school in Ashley-wow those nuns I remember playing with a good friend Betsy Kivler , I believe she lived on Institute St. boy we had fun playing with the kids at St Stans, what fun but so long ago my name is now Mary Tinklepaugh, I was Mary Tilletski I moved to Duryea and went to St. John's high in Pittston that's where I met Billy Tinklepaugh, what an amazing ballplayer. Betsy Kivler ended up in Duryea also marrying Chet Draus, also a good ballplayer, but somewhat of a legend in his own mind ,my husband found a go

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