HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES

By: Roberta L. Brewster, District Court Administrator

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


As most of you are aware, the Court installed a Health and Safety suggestion box near the front door of the Courthouse.  Here are the issues that have been submitted:

 

1.                    The crosswalk needs to be painted that crosses Route 209 located between the front of the Courthouse Annex and the parking lot.  Solution – This item has been turned over to the County Administrator.  It is a state road and he is working on getting the crosswalk repainted.

 

2.                   Remind smokers that they should only smoke in designated areas.  Solution – The Court and County maintain a smoking policy, which designates certain areas for smoking and provides for discipline for failure to comply.  If someone sees a court/county employee smoking in non-designated areas, they can report the incident to the person’s immediate supervisor who has the authority to rectify the situation.  Unfortunately, when it comes to the general public, there is nothing the county or court can do.

 

3.                   Tourist had trouble crossing Route 209 from the parking lot.  Solution – same as solution in number 1 above.  Palmerton has pedestrian crossing signs on Delaware Avenue and all vehicles yield to people crossing the street.  Maybe, Jim Thorpe Borough could consider this.

 

4.                   Layout to Jury Selection Commission Office is safety hazard because it has no escape door.  Solution – Code does not require offices to have more than one door.  Buildings must have more than one.  Unfortunately, in an old building such as the Courthouse, there are many offices that have only one entrance and exit.  If the County ever constructs a new building, I am sure this would be rectified.
 

Department Spotlight

ADULT PROBATION/PAROLE DEPARTMENT

Part One: History of the Department

By: Ronald S. Kokinda,

Chief Adult Probation/Parole Officer

 
 

            On May 15, 1928, Governor Fisher appointed William G. Thomas to fill the vacancy left by the death of the Honorable Laird Barber.  This appointment was a surprise to the county for William G. Thomas was not considered a candidate for the vacancy.

            After the Honorable William G. Thomas took the bench in 1928, criminal cases were disposed of in the usual manner.  Offenders that received suspended sentences or sentences of probation were placed under the custody of a respectable citizen in the community.  This citizen was responsible for a monthly report to the judge on the offender’s progress.

            In 1929, the jurist was re-elected and began his crusade to establish a probation department.  Judge Thomas declared war on dens of vice, such as poolrooms, cigar rooms and bawdy houses, which he considered were breeding grounds for crime and corruption.  In an article in the Mauch Chunk Times News, titled “Judge Thomas on Crime and Criminals” the jurist said that “criminals, idiots, cripples, misfits and crazy persons are usually found to be offsprings of parents who contracted diseases through inadvertence and indiscretion in bawdy houses and who believed themselves to be cured although the germs remained in their systems.”  Judge Thomas had organized a number of public gatherings addressing the increase in crime and those young girls and boys were entering the system needlessly.  The Judge was laying the groundwork for the establishment of a probation agency.

            In 1930, the jurist organized a public meeting to address the creation of the probation office.  In an article in the Mauch Chunk Times News, titled “Probation Meeting
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The community was very supportive of Judge Thomas and welcomed any new concepts or ideas that he wanted to implement.  The community accepted the Judge’s idea to create a probation office.  Shortly after the public meeting, the jurist recruited and appointed the County’s first probation officer, Blanton Brown.  The department was officially established on February 10, 1930.

Mr. Brown was highly recommended by E.M. Hackney and was a graduate from the Wharton School of Philadelphia, class of 1925, with a degree of Bachelor of Science of Economics and was near to receiving his Master’s Degree of Master of Arts and Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania.  His salary was established at $150.00 per month.

After the creation of the department, Mr. Brown was responsible for all investigations to the Court, which included non-support and desertion cases, supervision of all adult and juveniles offenders and the collection of all Court imposed costs, which included fines, restitution and non-support.  Mr. Brown only served in this capacity for four months before submitting his resignation to secure a professorship at Berkeley, California.

Cheslie Arthur Gall succeeded Blanton Brown.  Mr. Gall had fourteen years experience in the executive capacity with the United States Government in social work with experience and training in psycho-sociological case studies.  Mr. Gall was well versed in domestic relation problems and modern theories of crime prevention, adept in practical and enlightened treatment of juvenile cases of neglect, dependency, incorrigibility and child delinquency.  Again, his salary was affixed at $150 per month.  Throughout his tenure, Mr. Gall was widely accepted by the community and addressed many public meetings.

An article in the Mauch Chunk Times News, dated February 23, 1931, titled “Probation Officer’s Annual Report,” submitted to the Court by the Probation Officer, reflected that the department had successfully brought together estranged couples, aided delinquent girls and boys, collected costs and fines,
 

making the office very humane and a highly essential branch of the court, justifying its adoption.  The following statistics were reported for the year 1930.

There were thirty-three juveniles before the court: nineteen delinquent boys and one delinquent girl, three incorrigible boys and two incorrigible girls and eight neglected boys.  Juveniles placed on probation were twelve delinquent boys and one delinquent girl; one incorrigible boy; and six neglected boys.  Placements included five delinquent boys, one incorrigible boy and one girl to Glen Mills Schools; one incorrigible girl to St. Francis Home and one delinquent boy, one incorrigible boy and two neglected boys to Philadelphia Protectory for Boys.  As of December 31, 1930, there were twenty juveniles under supervision.

As of December 31, 1930, there were nine adult probationers, four parolees and one probation violator.  Collection of costs was $90.00 in fines, $90.26 in costs and $97.95 in restitution.  An annual report was submitted to the court at the end of every year.

In 1937, the department expanded when Judge Thomas appointed Sarah Hagerty as an assistant to Mr. Gall at a salary of $90.00 per month.

Finally, in 1939, Judge Thomas retired and Judge James McCready was elected.  Judge McCready did not reappoint Cheslie Gall.  He appointed Lawrence Campbell.

The concept of the Probation Office in Carbon County was very idealistic, in that, the objective of the department was to intercede into the family unit and attempt to preserve the unit from destruction.  The probation officer primarily became a “defender of the family unit” or “morality officer”, with a   majority of his time devoted to domestic relation matters.

 
 


SAVE A SHEPHERD RESCUE ALLIANCE THANKS YOU

By Linda Kitchen

 
 

 

Adult Probation Breathalyzer

By Ronald S. Kokinda, Chief Adult Probation/Parole Officer

 

 
 
 

 


 

            On April 1, 2003, the Court of Common Pleas began using an alcohol breath-testing device on defendants scheduled for criminal court and who are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.  Any defendant who registers a BAC of .05 or greater will be held in contempt and remanded to prison.

            The testing of suspected intoxicated defendants would apply to all criminal court proceedings and adult probation activities.  The Court plans to expand this procedure to other Court related events.

            Currently, two devices were purchased through a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.  The Adult Probation staff and the Sheriff’s Department each have a device and will be authorized to administer the testing.

The Court is dedicated to providing a safe environment for the public, employees and users of the system, as well as, protecting the integrity of the Court and the fundamental rights of the accused.

 

 



Summer Clerkship

By: Angela Lack
 

 

Carbon County Juvenile Court Office

Hosts Eastern Regional Meeting

By: Joe Greco
 

On Friday August 8th, 2003 the Carbon County Juvenile Court Office hosted the Eastern Region summer meeting of the Pennsylvania Community Service Association at Youth Services Agency – Camp Adams, Jim Thorpe PA.  Fifteen representatives attended the summer meeting from eight different counties, including Adams, Carbon, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mifflin, Montgomery and York.     

The Pennsylvania Community Service Association (PCSA) is a statewide organization that focuses on the administration of community service work as an alternative disposition ordered by the Commonwealth Courts.  This organization is comprised of both juvenile and adult probation offices. 

The summer meeting included a PCSA organizational meeting, discussing insurance for participants and the upcoming community service conference to be held in State College in September.  Joseph Greco, Community Based Probation Officer and Chief James Dodson of the Carbon County Juvenile Court Office presented how community service is administered within the Carbon County Juvenile Justice system, including the implementation  of
 

restitution programs so juveniles can pay back their victims.  Youth Services Agency staff presented the programs available at Camp Adams.  The staff discussed educational and vocational programs, as well as community service work and workforce training.  The Camp then provided a barbecue picnic lunch for attendees.  After lunch, Youth Services Agency personnel invited participants to experience their concept of  “Adventure Challenge Treatment” by educating the participants in completing tasks on their “high ropes course”.  The task at hand was to put aside fears and traverse a 175-foot wide gorge on the “zip line”, which was 100-feet above the cavern floor.  All safety precautions were taken and all participants enjoyed the ride and beautiful view.  Youth Services staff explained that exercises such as this help reluctant youth gain confidence in themselves and build self-esteem. 

The Carbon County Juvenile Court Office wishes to express sincere gratitude to the Youth Services Agency – Camp Adams for allowing our department to host this meeting at their facility and for providing refreshments. 

 

 
 

 

Places to Go

By: Karen Gasker
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


Pine Creek Trail in Tioga State Forest is a great place for biking and hiking.  The trails run through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.  The 62-mile trail is being opened in segments.  The first segment, a 20-mile section from Ansonia south to Rattlesnake Rock opened August 27, 1996.  The second segment, which continues south from Rattlesnake Rock to Waterville, is presently opened.  The third and fourth segments Ansonia north to Wellsboro Junction and Waterville south of Jersey Shore construction will open in the future.  Hiking and biking along Pine Creek Trail provides many opportunities to see wildlife, rare plants and waterfalls.  Camping is permitted along the trails designated areas are well marked with water available and picnic tables along with trash disposals and bathrooms.  Hiking along this trail is easy and flat.  In order to camp you must obtain a permit from the Bureau of Forestry.  Private shuttle services are available from many outfitter groups in the area.  Rafting, canoeing and kayaking are also available.  Word of advice, if you plan on camping in the gorge, be prepared for the porcupines.  They like to visit the campsites and your vehicles.  They do not like mothballs; so spread them around your vehicles and campsite. 

 

 

 

Here is a list of helpful contacts,           Pine Creek Outfitters, RR4 Box 130B, Wellsboro, Pa 16901

                                                            (570) 724-3003, www.pinecrk.com

 

                                                            DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, One Nessmuk Lane

Wellsboro, PA 16901

                                                            (570) 724-2868, http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

 

 

Directions:        You can take Route 80 West to New Columbia, Route 15 North to Mansfield and Route 6 West to Wellsboro, OR Route 81 North to Scranton and take Route 6 West all the way to Wellsboro.  Take your pick.  It takes about 2.5 hours to get there.
 

 
 

 

“ Just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for the totally informative web site that you have constructed.  Also want to thank the folks in the Prothonotary’s office for being so helpful.  I have spent a lot of time doing legal research on numerous other sites and just wanted to let you know you have done a great job.”

 

Thanks

 

Alan S. Katz
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


Favorite Pastimes
 
 

 

           

 
 


 

Pictured are Ronald S. Kokinda and his uncle James Carpenter with two snapping turtles.  Ron visits his wife’s family in West Virginia annually and enjoys fishing for snapping turtles with his uncle.  Over this July 4th weekend, they managed to land two turtles weighing approximately 15 lbs and 25 lbs.  The turtles will be cleaned and the meat prepared in a pressure cooker breaded and then deep-fried.

Recognizing Co-Workers

By: Kimmy Mulik
 

I would like to thank Joseph Greco and Lisa Winheld for nominating me for Juvenile Professional of the Year.  Although the award displays my name, I accept it on behalf of the entire Juvenile Probation Department.  Joe and Lisa are exceptional, dedicated employees who are a pleasure to work with.  They are not only co-workers, they are very dear friends and it is truly an honor to know each of them.  I cannot thank them enough for having faith in my work ethic and me.

 
 

 

Favorite Pastimes
 

Did You Know

 
 
 

 

 

 


That if Joe Bettine does not drive his new 4 wheel drive vehicle in the snow this upcoming winter season, then we are through car–pooling (The Boss Man).

 

The Lehighton Recreation Center’s Annual Winter Craft Show is being held Saturday, November 15, 2003 between the hours of 10am-4pm.  Admission is free.  Proceeds from the show will be donated to the Recreation Center’s Youth Program.  If you have any questions feel free to contact Cheryl Honchen from the Adult Probation Office (chonchen@carboncourts.com).  I hope to see you there!

 

Mary Kunkel and her sisters spent a weekend in New York City in May.  While visiting the Big Apple they participated in a Walk for Breast Cancer sponsored by Avon.  Weather was not in their favor but they persevered.

 

That whenever Rashunda washes her car it will rain within two days.  I mean a heavy downpour.

 

Rashunda was asked to help coach a summer softball tournament team called the “Jim Thorpe Yellow Jackets”.  They are an awesome group of 14-year-old girls who love and appreciate the game. 

 

Jason Koin, son of Vera Koin, has been accepted into (IUP) Indiana University of PA.  Jason will be starting at the end of August.  He will be majoring in Physical Education.

 

Alethea M Gasker, daughter of Karen Gasker, has finished her first year at Savannah College of Art & Design.  She has made the Dean's List for three quarters finishing the year with a 4.0 average.  In her sophomore year she will be majoring in Fashion along with a minor in fibers.

 

Sherri Kleintop’s son, Dylan, will be starting Kindergarten on August 25th, 2003 at East Penn Elementary School.

 

Madeline Ligenza is very proud of the New York City Ballet.  On December 6th 2003, the New York City Ballet will be celebrating 50 years of the performance of “The Nutcracker” Ballet.  They will be holding a Gala  (at Lincoln Center) for all those who have performed with the NYC Ballet Company.  I will be attending the Gala performance and banquet.  Maria Tallchief, prima ballerina at the time of the first performance, will be attending.  I danced with the NYC Ballet for three years in “The Nutcracker”.

 

Protections from Abuse Hearings are now scheduled every Friday morning.  This new system will help us comply with the statutory time requirements.

 

Roberta Brewster’s new granddaughter, Aubrey Elizabeth Hunt, was born on June 30, 2003 at 1:42 AM at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.  She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 inches long.  She is my first grandchild.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roberta Brewster and Ann Schlough attended a JNET County Integration meeting in State College on August 20th and 21st in preparation for Court connectivity with the JNET system.

Ann Schlough has been appointed primary JTAC officer or JNET Terminal Agency Coordinator for JNET.  Ann will be responsible for training and certifying Agency and County criminal history users and processing JNET Criminal History Requests. 

 

Roberta Brewster has been appointed the primary point of contact for JNET.

 

I enjoyed my time working with all of you, and am appreciative of the courtesies and kindnesses extended towards me.  I cannot begin to name each individual who has filled my days with humor, aided, advised or encouraged me.  So I shall simply wish each of you much happiness and success in your future endeavors.  Thank you for the memorable experience.  I bid you a fond farewell.

 

Wendy C. Plummer

2002-2003 Law Clerk for

Hon. Roger N. Nanovic

 

Donna Starosta is very proud of her son, Jacob Miller, who made the Deans List with a 3.87% average.  He is majoring in Secondary Education at Bloomsburg University.  Stephen Miller, her son, joined the Air Force and left July 28th for Texas to pursue a career in Military Police.

 

Nancy Howard attended a Big Brothers/Big Sisters picnic at Mahoning Valley Country Club on August 7th with her “little sister” Kayla.  A good time was had by all.  Nancy has been asked to become a member of the Board and she will probably accept.

Joking With Jim

Submitted by: Ron Kokinda
 

Bill Gates and General Motors

 

Bill Gates is hanging out with the chairman of General Motors.

 

“If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the past few decades,” boasts Gates, “you would now be driving a V-32 instead of a V-8, and it would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour.  Or, you could have an economy car that weighs 30 pounds and gets thousand of miles to a gallon of gas.  In either case, the sticker price of a new car would be less than $50.”

 

“Sure,” says the GM chairmen.  “But would you really want to drive a car that crashes four times a day?”
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Where Am I?

 

This picture was taken from somewhere near the Courthouse.  It could be outside, inside, or around the Courthouse.  Try to guess where the picture is taken.  The winner will get a free ice cream from Rainbow’s End.  Please email your answer to nhamilton@carboncourts.com or call in your answer to Nicole at 570-325-4202 ext 3133.  Calls and emails will be taken after 2pm the day the newsletter is given out.  The first one to answer the question right will be the winner.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour jelly roll pan.  Scald milk and 2 tbls. of butter and set aside.  Mix 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking powder and 1 tsp. vanilla.  Add milk mixture and blend.  Bake 20 minutes and remove from oven.  While still hot, spread peanut butter on top.  Cool completely.  Melt chocolate bar and spread on top of peanut butter.  Cool and cut into squares before chocolate hardens or top will split and break.  Keep refrigerated.
 
1 12 oz. jar peanut butter

1 8 oz. Hershey’s milk chocolate bar

4 eggs                                                  

2 cups sugar

2 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. vanilla

1-cup milk

Broccoli Salad

By: Ronald S. Kokinda
 
2 tbls. Butter

 

 

Cut broccoli close to the florets.  You do not want to use much of the stalk, cut the broccoli into small pieces.

Fry bacon until crisp and crumble into small pieces.

Chop red onion fine.  

Add broccoli, red onion, bacon, cheddar cheese and miracle whip.  Mix well, refrigerate and serve.

 
 
3 large or 6 small stalks of broccoli

1 package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 pounds of bacon

1 red onion

1 extra large jar of miracle whip

 

Crescent Cream Cheese Squares

By: Madeline Ligenza
 
 

 

 

 


2 packages Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls

Filling

2 packages cream cheese (original recipe called for 3, I felt it was too much)

2 eggs (I put all in except small amount of egg white to brush on top of top layer before baking)

1-cup sugar plus 2 tbls. of sugar.

1 ˝ tsp. vanilla

Clubhouse Chicken Squares

By: Sherri Kleintop
 
Mix together with beater.  Grease and flour 9x13 pan.  Layer one package crescent rolls on bottom of pan, pat and stretch to fit pan.  Pour in cream cheese mixture – spread over rolls.  Top layer, one package crescent rolls stretch to fit on top.  Brush top layer with egg white left over from cream cheese filling.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or to your oven (check at 25 minutes.)  Cool before cutting into small squares, they are very rich and need to be cut into small pieces.  Optional: shake powdered sugar on top.  If the squares are too cold they will absorb the powered sugar.

 

 

 

Spread crescent rolls on bar pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown, let cool.  Mix cream cheese, dill weed, and mayo and garlic together and spread over crescent roll.  Dice cucumber, tomatoes; crumble the chicken breast and bacon pieces and spread over the cream cheese mixture.  Top with cheddar cheese.  Enjoy!
 
 


2 packages crescent rolls

1 8 oz. cream cheese

1 tsp. dill weed

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

1 garlic clove

˝ cucumber

2 plum tomatoes

6 slices of crisp bacon

10 oz. canned chunk chicken breast

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

 

Food For Thought

By: Joanne Donnelly

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Answers to this puzzle are on page 26
 

COURTROOM SCRAMBLE

By: Nancy Howard
 
 

 

 

 

 


Unscramble the following terms heard in a criminal trial.  Answers are on Page 26.

 

1.  EOTPRSAGEHNR                                          _____________________

 

2.  HECNB RATRWAN                                       _____________________

 

3.  DTNEFADNE                                               _____________________

 

4.  UTCITALMINCRSA DIECVEEN                    _____________________

 

5.  EGLVA                                                         _____________________

 

6.  POBASNEU                                                  _____________________

           

7.  UYTIGL RCEVTID                                       _____________________

 

8.  PNAITSRCTR                                              _____________________

 

9.  BIILA ENSITSW                                         _____________________

 

10. ASEHBA RUSCPO                                        _____________________

 

11. ETOLINBADIRE                                          _____________________

                       

12. UTSREEQSE                                               _____________________

 

13. COIJOTNEB                                               _____________________

 

14. NELMHOWTACMO                                      _____________________

 

15. OLNGISC EMUTAGRSN                              _____________________

 

 

Movie Review

By: Jim Dodson

 
 
 

 

 


Here are a few suggestions to rent on that rainy night, which seems to be every night.

 

“Basic,” stars John Travolta as a retired military investigator who is hired to find out what really happened on a weekend drill.  Rated R for language and violence.  Action/Drama More twists than Chubby Checker does.

 

“Gangs of New York”, Daniel Day Lewis came out of retirement to portray an Irish mob boss who has to fight for the right to run crime in the 5 points of New York during the Civil War.  Action/Drama Rated R for nudity, violence and language.

  

“Die Another Day,” The latest in the James Bond series is action packed and one of the better Bonds to come out.  Stars Halle Berry and Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.  Action Rated PG-13.

 

“How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, Romantic comedy starring Mathew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.  A reporter bets her friends that she can make a guy like her and then get rid of him in 10 days; while a guy bets his friends he can make a girl fall for him in 10 days.  PG-13 Mild language.

 

“Hot Chick,” Rob Schneider stars as a loser who switches bodies with the high school head cheerleader.  Comedy PG-13 Mild language and Sexual overtones.

 

“Darkness Falls,” Does everyone remember the Tooth Fairy?  Well she is back and more evil than ever in the Horror film about children being visited by her when they lose their last baby tooth.  PG-13 Mild Violence.

 

“Old School,” Three men in their 30’s decide to start their own fraternity.  Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this raunchy comedy.  R for language and nudity.

 

“Kangaroo Jack,” Comedy PG-13 A jacket full of money is placed on a kangaroo for an advertisement, but the kangaroo escapes and everyone, including the mob, wants the jacket back.  Silly fun for the whole family.

 

“Piglet’s Big Movie,” Piglet stars in this Winnie the Pooh.  Rated G. Fun for the little ones. 

 

Look for ” Lord of the Rings, Two Towers” in late August

 

Drop me a line if you have any comments or questions about the movies.


 

Answers to Courtroom Scramble

 

 1.  Stenographer  2.  Bench Warrant  3.  Defendant  4.  Circumstantial Evidence  5.  Gavel 

6.   Subpoena  7.  Guilty Verdict  8.  Transcript  9.  Alibi Witness  10.  Habeas Corpus

 11.  Deliberation  12.  Sequester  13.  Objection  14.  Commonwealth  15.  Closing Arguments.

 
 

Up Coming Events and Holidays
 
 

 

 

 


September 1                             Labor Day – Courthouse Closed

October 13                               Columbus Day (observed) – Courthouse Closed

October 26                               Daylight Savings Time ends

November 11                             Veterans Day – Courthouse Closed

November 14                             Juvenile Food Drive

November 27                            Thanksgiving Day – Courthouse Closed

November 28                            Day after Thanksgiving – Courthouse Closed

December 8                              Juvenile Toy Drive

December 8                              Weatherwood Gift Drive

December 19                             Employee Appreciation Day for Court Employees

December 25                            Christmas Day – Courthouse Closed

January 1                                 New Year’s Day – Courthouse Closed

 

 

 

Acknowledgments

 

Thanks to the Newsletter Committee!

 

              Jim Dodson               Madeline Ligenza

              Kelly Hamm               Aileen Cassidy

              Karen Gasker                     Cheryl Kennedy (Ron Kokinda)

              Joanne Donnelly           Ann M. Schlough

              Nicole Hamilton           Nancy Howard

 

Chief Editor/Production Manager – Ann M. Schlough

Assistant Editor – Nicole Hamilton

Photography – Nicole Hamilton

General Manager – Roberta L. Brewster

Proof Readers – Kelly Hamm, Nancy Howard

 
 

For the next newsletter we would like to do “Whose high school picture is this?”  If you would like to participate, please hand your high school picture to someone on the newsletter committee.  Thank you.