mike leshinski | river~AT~jefnet~DOT~com just want to say hi to everyone from alden,wanamie, and glen lyon. May 30, 2002 13:31:16 - im from alden pa ,now live in wisconsin. MARY MILLER TOMOL FROM GOOD OLD CENTRALIA ATTENDED CON-CEN TILL IT CLOSED IN 1958. HAD TO DO MY LAST YEAR AND GRADUATED IN 1959 FROM MT CARMEL May 29, 2002 21:50:11 - ATLAS, PA 17851 therese jolicoeur | VICTOR~AT~VOYAGEUR~DOT~CA | MY OWN WEBPAGE IS NOT FINISHED YET SO I HAVE NO ADDRESS HELLO.... I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT YOUR RECIPES FIRST.I AM LOOKING FORWARDS TO SEEEING THE REST OF THIS HOMEPAGE ,,THANK YOU FOR SENDING IT TO ME May 29, 2002 13:28:13 - I LIVE UP NORTH IN CANADA ONTARIO Jane Grier | iwrish~AT~ccomm~DOT~com I grew up in Beaver Brook and have the best memories of playing with the other kids in town. We used to sleigh ride on the coal banks, ride trikes in the silt, look for fossils, play four square, and build club houses out of old junk. We always had fun and we always had layers of coal dust on us at the end of the day. May 29, 2002 01:01:51 - Beaver Brook / Barnesville Thomas M. Purcell, Jr. | thomaspurcell~AT~msn~DOT~com I am a former resident of Port Carbon, PA. I graduated from Nativity BVM, Pottsville, PA in 1959 and Penn State U. in 1963. I moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1968. Drop a line and say hello. May 29, 2002 00:37:01 - Port Carbon, PA/Los Alamitos, CA Michael Brennan | infinity~AT~linex~DOT~com Thanks for having such a great site. Your coal speak dictionary captures some of the feeling of the great people that make "the region" such a special place. It makes me want to get a couple of "Kortz" from Joe Miracks bar, pick up a Coney Island hamburger, and watch "them Phil's" play baseball. May 28, 2002 18:26:13 - Shamokin/San Francisco Ron Scintilla | cmc~AT~portland~DOT~navy~DOT~mil Born in Hazleton. Departed the area in 1971 when I joined the Navy. Still serving the country. It's always great to return home for a visit and enjoy the friendly people and great food. Nowhere else compares!! May 27, 2002 20:39:52 - Hazleton/Suffolk VA Jack Phillips | JKPJDP~AT~hotmail~DOT~com Four seniors, former coal crackers, are planning a golf trip to Schuylkill Co. during the last week of June. Recommendations on courses, lodging and dinning would be appreciated. Thanks, Jack May 27, 2002 08:11:15 - Gilberton: now live in Annapolis, Md George T. Stoddard | geostod~AT~aol~DOT~com 1st visit in a little while. I like the new look of the web-site. Memorial Day weekend @ the beach; guaranteed to run in to some old friends. They refer to "us" Pennsylvanians as SHOOBIES in South Jersey. I just accepted a promotion and I look forward to the best perk: MOVING BACK TO NE PA. Cheaper beer, better pizza & MUCH nicer people!! May 25, 2002 00:59:11 - Originally from Minersville. Living on the beach in Ventnor, James Vincent Rhodunda | j~DOT~vr~AT~verizon~DOT~net I found coal region while researching the Molly Maguires. Anyone with info please email me. Thanks JVR GREAT SITE keep it up May 23, 2002 22:25:00 - Summit Hill , Pa. 44-68 now Palm Deaert Cal. 68-02 charlie ferretti | Cferretti~AT~premierwoodcraft~DOT~com Hello to all the kids I went to St.Ann's elementary in Lansford with between 1954-59 May 23, 2002 14:02:11 - West Chester,pa Nancy J. Zeigler | nanzei~AT~aol~DOT~com My parents were from Mahanoy City/Boston Run. I am related to the Williamson/Wilkinson ancestors of Bowman's and St. Nicholas (outside of Mahanoy City). I still have relatives in that area. Just went back a couple of weeks ago to visit the Zeigler side of the family (Kaczmarczyk and Morgan families of Barnsville and Boston Run). It's nice to have roots there. May 22, 2002 14:10:05 - Philadelphia, PA/Lansdale, PA Martina (Androshick) Keil | mkeilx2~AT~yahoo~DOT~com Missin' block parties this time of year. Thanks for the web site it brings back a bunck of great memories. May 22, 2002 13:56:31 - Grew up in Cumbola and Pottsville. Live in Paisley, Oregon Nancy J. Zeigler | nanzei~AT~aol~DOT~com Great idea, lots of great information and great memories! May 22, 2002 13:44:39 - Philadelphia, PA/Lansdale, PA Jose Varela | jlv~AT~esplanadegroup~DOT~com Looking for information on the names Varela Or Pelleterio from Archbal PA. May 22, 2002 07:22:53 - PA richard peter patskan jr | rp1321~AT~msn~DOT~com my grand father peter patskan was killed in the mines in 1942 my fater richard peter patskan died of a heart attack in the strippings in 2001. did any one know my grand father? to long ago? just curious. May 21, 2002 00:01:45 - stockton/hazleton/west hazleton Bill Gill | gilclan~AT~f-tech~DOT~net Just found this site. I think it is great. May 20, 2002 00:05:07 - Born, raised, and still living in the Mahanoy City Area Bill Mc Glinchey | bill0641~AT~aol~DOT~com First let me say welcome back.Anyone from the Class of 59 from Marian please contact me as I am looking for an old friend from that Class. His name is Eddie Fagan and have been looking for him for years. Thanks again for the memories. May 19, 2002 10:23:58 - Tamaqua now living in Ga. Pat (Roughton) Barrett | saved~AT~evenlink~DOT~com Hi---would love to hear from old classmates---especially Liz Shilling--Eileen Stankunas--Christie Stefanovich. Class of 57----or any old neighbors or friends. Lived in Philly most of my life , and moved to Selinsgrove end of 96.Sure would make my day to hear from someone--God Bless May 19, 2002 09:37:55 - Shamokin------Selinsgrove kevin brennan | kevter~AT~ptd~DOT~net welcome back guestbook!!have visited the site many times over the years,we are indebted to the creators of coalregion.com. May 18, 2002 22:50:21 - good ol pottsville David Bruce | dbruce1112~AT~aol~DOT~com I can't believe this sight! My Dad was born in Shenandoah and his brother lives in Barnesville. My grandmother lived in Barnesville for many years and then moved to Mahanoy City. I never thought I'd see anything describing the sites, sounds, phrases, beers, soda's, etc. from this area. I could never explain it as a kid to my friends, but now at age 36 I can prove what I have talked about for years.. This site is great. Does anyone know of "Ruts" tavern in Mahanoy City? How about "Hamms" drive in restraunt on route 309? May 18, 2002 21:33:03 - New Jersey jim stark | market~AT~dmv~DOT~com I moved away in 1957 would like to hear from members of the class of 1959 Shamokin High I realy missed not being able to complete my high school years with you all, especially those residents of Shamokin I am very interested in the history of the coal region May 18, 2002 14:18:31 - Denton Maryland 9401 Legion Road 21629 Bob G. | old~DOT~bob7~AT~verizon~DOT~net Grew up in Pottsville. Glad to be out of there. Looks like the area is deteriorating pretty fast. Lots of druggies running around up there. May 18, 2002 13:24:47 - Pottsville/Woodbridge, Va. Roberta Urbanski | iamacarey~AT~yahoo~DOT~com I would visit my mother's family in the Eynon, Olyphant area all the time. I used to love to see the mine fires at night. Looking at the Coal Region Dictionary I can still hear my grandparents talking, in fact I still say some of the things. I am proud that my ancestors were coal miners. This site is great, keep up the good work. May 18, 2002 00:15:41 - Edison, NJ / Bangor, PA Pat Gallagher | PHIGS~AT~AOL~DOT~COM Interested in information on my dad, John (Jack) J. Gallagher, 1923-1951, and my grandfather, Martin B. Gallagher. I would even appreciate having the names of the Shamokin newspaper and high school in the late 30's and early 40's. I was born in Wilkes-Barre, the only child of Jack and Ann Louise (Morris) Gallagher, and only grandchild of Martin and Margaret (Knight) Gallagher. Thanks much. Pat May 17, 2002 23:07:09 - Grew up in Lansford.....now in St. Louis Ron Startzel | neidrmeyer~AT~aol~DOT~com | www.58fuelie.com I was viewing the Coal Crackers and noticed that Dan Ficca and Frank Bolick are missing. Dan Ficca played for the NY Jets around 1962 and Frank Bolick played for the Expos in the mid-90s and currently plays professional baseball for the Chiba-Lotta Marines near Tokyo, Japan. Both individuals currently reside in Mt. Carmel Township. Please add them to the Coal Craker Page. I have been in the military since I left in 1984 and currently serving in the United States Marine Corps flying helicopters. My parents still live in the same house in Strong. It is no longer pink, it is white now. May 16, 2002 14:29:47 - Strong, PA / Stafford, VA robbie montgomery | drgnldy50~AT~aol~DOT~com I really enjoyed surfing around on your site. I particularly enjoyed your recipes. My parents had a friend from PA when I was young and he made bean soup but without the tomatoes. I tried your recipe and it tastes exactly as I remember his. Thanks again, Robbie May 16, 2002 13:42:03 - yazoo city, ms Joe Norris | fc118822~AT~as~DOT~net Great web site, nice to check out whenever I get homesick, Where's everbody from MAHS class of 76. Like the sun of southern California but still a coal cracker at heart. May 15, 2002 21:48:46 - Minersville / Rosamond, California joseph miller | homesville33~AT~webtv~DOT~net | none would like to hear from anyone that comes from girardville May 15, 2002 08:46:04 - girardville now living in barneget nj Annette Yung Williams | andowi~AT~knology~DOT~net Graduated AHS 1954, and Ashland Stata Hospital 1957. Any Classmates out there from either graduation dates? Returning in August 2002 for ABA Parade, would like to get in touch with someone to see if the parade is still a go. May 15, 2002 07:04:03 - From Ashland, now live in Prattville, Alabama Janine (Ploxa) Jenkins | jenks~AT~f-tech~DOT~net Graduated 1983, North Schuylkill Would love to hear from old friends! Traveled around the U.S but roots are here! May 15, 2002 01:06:37 - Frackville/ Frackville Tony DiPietro | diptony~AT~infi~DOT~net Hi, Haven't been at this site for quite a while. I'm ashamed of myself. What prompted this visit? On one of my recent visits to our local American Legion Club (Crystal River, Fl., Citrus County) I met a couple ladies originally from Frackville, Pa.. After reminiscing for a while, one of them mentioned that there are quite a few ex Schuylkill Countions in this area of Florida, and couldn't we possibly form a club and meet occasionally. There are a few clubs such as this that already make the American Legion here their meeting place. If anyone would be interested (or knows of someone that might be) please e-mail me. I'll try to get the ball rolling. May 14, 2002 15:03:41 - Mahanoy City / Now living in Crystal River, Fl. John kovich Jr | kovichj~AT~navair~DOT~navy~DOT~mil Keep the hard coal moving. My place of birth and pretty proud of it. Still look forward to visiting and seeing all those who remained in the area, attend all those picnics, and enter into discussions about the good old days of picking and cracking coal. May 14, 2002 08:55:26 - Born in Heckschersville - settled in Ridge MD. Henry Jackewicz | clamshell1~AT~netzero~DOT~net Left Scranton in 1955 Done a lot of Hot Roding back in them days in my Merc. May 13, 2002 11:52:57 - South Side Went To Conn. Still there. Mary Hello to Les Meredith and the Meredith Family of Ashland. Hope all is well with you. May 12, 2002 21:44:32 - Manchester, England, then Toronto, Canada and now California Jay Ide | jdide~AT~geotec~DOT~net My father-in-law is named Howard Ervin. He lived in Mahanoy City from 1915 through 1936. Does anyone know of living relatives in the area (Ervins or Wentz). My wife and I will traveling there on business in early June. She will be seeing Mahanoy city for the first time in her life. And yes, Dr. Howard Ervin is alive and well. Due to the strength from coal in his veins, he still working full-time as a university professor! May 12, 2002 19:02:34 - Broken Arrow, OK Teresa Pasko | paskofarm~AT~mail~DOT~com I am looking for some one who knew Joe Balsis from Minersville. I believe he was the grandfather to my children. Joe looks exactly like the kids father. May 12, 2002 18:46:06 - Birkenfeld, Oregon Jeb Woodford HEY May 12, 2002 17:46:35 - MINERSVILLE Wayne Kaufman | kaufman~AT~ccomm~DOT~com Just wanted to say hello to all my friends out there. Like to keep an eye on this site. I have been able to connect with alot of people I haven't seen in years.Still go back to Marrone's and Mattucci's for pizza. May 10, 2002 16:55:24 - White Haven, Pa portal between the Region and the Poconos Leroy R. Landers | irishpa49er~AT~aol~DOT~com What a profesional job, a pleasure to browse through,can't ask for anything better than this, I salute you also with a crisp Air Force snap. May 10, 2002 15:50:27 - Minersville/Tucson Arizona michael Williams | phantasymusic~AT~angelfire~DOT~com Looking for information on Benjamin FRanklin Figg. Benny was a miner from Williamsport,PA. If you know him or haave any info. please contact me. Thank you Michael Williams May 10, 2002 15:06:11 - Franklin Tn.USA JOSEPH PATRICK WARZINSKI | laurholljoe~AT~netscape~DOT~net | mywebpage.netscape.com/laurholljoe/instant/family.html "THE STEPS OF BALTIMORE" SONG IS FROM THE PEN OF WILLIAM CARR WALLER. HIS url is http://www.angelfire.com/ak/nashlyric/index.html May 10, 2002 13:54:56 - 508 Kent Road ,GLEN BURNIE, MD. USA JOSEPH PATRICK WARZINSKI | laurholljoe~AT~netscape~DOT~net | mywebpage.netscape.com/laurholljoe/instant/family.html "THE STEPS OF BALTIMORE" SONG IS FROM THE PEN OF WILLIAM CARR WALLER. HIS url is http://www.angelfire.com/ak/nashlyric/index.html May 10, 2002 13:54:50 - 508 Kent Road ,GLEN BURNIE, MD. USA Vince | doczot906~AT~hotmail~DOT~com glad the book is back May 10, 2002 13:54:13 - shenandoah heights/oceanside Calif Dan Heinly | DanGoIrish~AT~aol~DOT~com Glad that the Guestbook is back. If anyone is interested, Fayetteville/Ft Bragg now has Yuengling's available. Later. May 10, 2002 10:41:00 - From Pottsville. Live in Fayetteville/Ft Bragg, NC Tom Kusek | thomaskusek~AT~Go~DOT~com | none at this time Hi Wonderful site! I am in AZ and both my grandfathers were coal miners. One in Hazleton and the other at Cranberry and Dorrance. I miss it there but I am in a wheel chair and can no longer get around in the weather. I collect breaker post cards and Hazleton area post cards. This site really made my day! Spent many hours here,,,TODAY!! Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank YOU!!! Tom May 8, 2002 23:41:48 - West Hazleton Now in Arizona Jim Baunchalk | cossak220~AT~hotmail~DOT~com You just outdid yourself with this improved guestbook. This is a job well done even though the old guestbook was a great site to try to find old friends and relatives. Thanks; Jim B. May 8, 2002 19:27:24 - Minersville/Wilmington, Delaware Donny price | dprice4243~AT~yahoo~DOT~com Hey anyone out there grow up in mahanoy plane or surrounding area's, i found this site and it is great, left mahanoy plane in 1983, been in the army since, married with 3 lovely children, anyone know's of me drop me a few lines , Later!!! May 8, 2002 07:48:13 - mahanoy plane pa/ el paso texas Tony | WiskiRiver~AT~aol~DOT~com Bravo Zulu (Job Well Done) on the newly improved Coal Region Guestbook .. .. A crisp and sharp Navy salute to the Webmaster and his masterpiece. May 8, 2002 03:12:20 - Black Heath, Cass Township, PA / Virginia Beach, Virginia Carl Miller | carl8727~AT~yahoo~DOT~com | www.geocities.com/cra_zy_carl/CRAZYMANCARL.html Hey I'm out her going to college out on the other side of the state in Slippery Rock, and a friend from home sent me this link. I love it and it reminds me of my home. Good job and great pictures.....oh man...summer is here and I'm dying for some Bleenies. May 8, 2002 02:34:14 - Minersville / Slippery Rock webmaster | webmaster~AT~coalregion~DOT~com | www.coalregion.com Welcome to the new and improved Coal Region Guestbook! Sorry for the guestbook problems I've had recently. Hopefully this updated guestbook will be an improvement. May 8, 2002 00:55:10 - Shenandoah / Cyberspace