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Name: Tara Niglio Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Carlsisle Time: 1998-09-29 13:26:29 Comments: I am from Elysburg, but have relatives in Shamokin and Kulpmont. |
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Name: Eric Scicchitano Website: Referred by: Other From: Time: 1998-09-29 13:24:19 Comments: I am proud to say that I am from Shamokin, PA. I am glad that I can visit such a fascinating site to keep in touch with my town while I am away at college. |
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Name: Monica Cicioni Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: NORTHERN VIRGINIA Time: 1998-09-29 13:07:27 Comments: THIS WEB SITE IS GREAT, BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. (FRACKVILLE/SHENDO) |
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Name: Jennifer (Brennan) Wayne Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Chantilly, VA Time: 1998-09-27 23:40:04 Comments: Hey yoos guys! Looks like somebody figured us out. I'm from Hazleton, class of 84. My father, James Brennan, and my uncle, Mark, graduated from Hazleton in the1950's. If anybody has any info I would appreciated it. My mom, Gerry Wilkowski, graduated from McAdoo in the 1950's also. I'm related to the Scarpatis and Bumbulskis. Any of these names sound familiar, contact me |
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Name: Robert Shubert Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Middletown, PA Time: 1998-09-27 10:47:24 Comments: Great page. Graduate from Lower Dawphin in 1974. Hi to all. |
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Name: Stephen Konjura Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Norfolk, VA Time: 1998-09-27 09:12:39 Comments: Just looking for a taste of home. I'm in the Navy on a ship out to sea in the Atlantic. I'm originally from Shamokin and plan to return when my service is over. |
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Name: Tom Land Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Florida Time: 1998-09-27 00:21:13 Comments: Born in Ashland, Pa. Remember the square pizzas at Marone's ? Let's not forget our grandfather, John Mehalechko, Centralia, Pa. who worked the mines , came from another country at 18, lived through a depression, and still managed to be a success ! Also, Uncle Mike. There wasn't a better man in upstate ! |
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Name: Sylvia Land Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Florida Time: 1998-09-27 00:08:15 Comments: Went to St. Joe's Cath. School and Giradville Public School in early 50's. I remember the Coyle's, and eating great Pizza at Marrone's. Hi, to Rick, Jack, Tom, Joyce and Mom. |
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Name: Jack Land Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Pensacola, FL Time: 1998-09-26 23:38:37 Comments: Born in Ashland. Went to grade school at St. Joe's in Girardville. Went one year at Girardville High School. Left region in 1951. |
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Name: Mary Mehilosco Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New York Time: 1998-09-26 20:29:07 Comments: Originally from Centralia, 247 West Park Street. Married Ray Land in Girardville. Graduated from Conyngham Township High School in Aristis in 1936. |
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Name: Beth Steward Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Marco Island, FL Time: 1998-09-26 15:31:37 Comments: Hey, I just wanted to pass along some info--while we were at our cottage nearKnoebel's earlier this month, we had areally fun visit from Shamokin Elvis!!!He and his wife/manager are super people and the cost for the show was reasonablefor as much fun as we had. If you havean event coming up,check out their website or e-mail them at TINKSBF@aol.com. Who'd think littleShamokin would have its own Elvis?!Enjoy your beautiful fall weather forthe fair while we fight off a hurricane!!! At least I hope you'rehaving good weather--I understand thefair usually doesn't.... |
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Name: A. Thevenet Website: Referred by: Other From: Tampa, FL Time: 1998-09-26 09:42:08 Comments: I'm originally from Stirling, NJ. My mother grew up in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Her father lived in Johnstown before moving to W-B and marrying my grandmother. Names in my maternal family genealogy include: Richards, Severn, Goeringer, Schmidt, Mong (sp??? possibly Mung). I'd welcome any info on any of these. *** My grandfather, Hayden J. Richards, was supposed to work in the coal mines as a young boy. He worked there for one day! He just couldn't take the idea of being closed in with nowhere to go. Can't say as I blame him. |
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Name: A. Thevenet Website: Referred by: Other From: Tampa, FL Time: 1998-09-26 09:41:20 Comments: I'm originally from Stirling, NJ. My mother grew up in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Her father lived in Johnstown before moving to W-B and marrying my grandmother. Names in my maternal family genealogy include: Richards, Severn, Goeringer, Schmidt, Mong (sp??? possibly Mung). I'd welcome any info on any of these. *** My grandfather, Hayden J. Richards, was supposed to work in the coal mines as a young boy. He worked there for one day! He just couldn't take the idea of being closed in with nowhere to go. Can't say as I blame him. |
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Name: Jean Leshinskie, Stefanowicz, Campbell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Telford, PA Time: 1998-09-25 23:23:46 Comments: Hi: I'm from Coaltownship, graduated from OLOL in'62, lived up on Fern St. Would like to hear from anyone from that area. This is so interesting and fun. Jean |
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Name: Stephen D. Markowitz Website: Steve's Breweriana Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Allentown, PA Time: 1998-09-25 21:21:53 Comments: I am a collector of beer serving trays, brewery advertising and signs, primarily from the Coal Regions. Major interest in F&S, Kaier's Yuengling's, Mount Carbon etc. My grandmother immigrated from Ukraine to Shamokin where she was employed as a "bottle washer" at the Furhmann and Schmidt Brewery. Are there any pictures of the F&S Brewery bottle washers at work in any archives. I'd be very interested! |
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Name: D. Lederer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: AMBLER, PA Time: 1998-09-25 13:27:33 Comments: JUST LOOKING TO SEE IF P. SMITH CLASS OF 1978 IS STILL IN TOWN |
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Name: Short & Snappy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Aldan (& Shenandoah) Time: 1998-09-25 07:45:48 Comments: Hi, just returned from a multiyear Shen. Catholic High School reunion (classes of 51 through 57 and others). It was a blast, held in Hazelton at Genettis. We had about 200 people and the class of '53 has to be thanked for letting all of us in on it. My wife & I saw the Shen. Valley (40) - Upper Dauphin (13) game and hope the rest of the season goes as well. Looking forward to next September for the classes getting together in Wildwood NJ. Go Blue Devils. Thanks again Chalu! |
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Name: Peggy Yale Website: Peggy Yale's Home Page Referred by: Other From: Dallas,Texas Time: 1998-09-25 01:52:57 Comments: I am from the Wilkes Barre area. Enjoyed the Coal Speak and recipes. Would like to hear from any cousins in the area. |
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Name: Raymond Stasulli Website: Referred by: JustSurfed On In! From: Orwigsburg, PA Time: 1998-09-24 21:25:05 Comments: Origionally from Chendo |
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Name: Jack Edwards Website: Pennsylvania Memories Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Cowboyland (Houston) Time: 1998-09-24 21:25:20 Comments: Here is something I learned from y'all, hanging around service stations and garages (like Roinick's in Briggsville) trying to skin my knuckles on raggedy old cars, as the old mechanics sat by the coal stove watching their saliva sizzle on the hot cast iron. Now, I don't ever remember a Pep Boys in our neck of the woods but this goes back about as far as I can remember. CAUTION: This may not be suitable for children under the age of 12! I learned from y'all (youze guys)! |
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Name: Jennifer Bulvin Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Crofton, MD Time: 1998-09-24 16:00:30 Comments: Parents are from Shenandoah. Used to spend my summers there and still have relatives there. |
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Name: Peg (Vernitsky) Rejent Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: HATFIELD, PA Time: 1998-09-24 15:16:37 Comments: Orginally from South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah! Married to Joe Rejent from Shen. Heights! J.W. Class of 1963! Love to hear from classmates! |
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Name: Anne Wolff Hollyfield Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Banner Elk, NC Time: 1998-09-24 11:24:07 Comments: Hello! I'm originally from Marion, VA. I'm a research assistant for a writer who's writing on union organization for coal miners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. It mostly encompasses the years 1930-40. If anyone has any information (especially on leaders of the movements) please get in touch. We can possibly share our research. Thanks! Annie Hollyfield |
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Name: Carole Machulsky Vernitsly Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Shenandoah, Pa. Time: 1998-09-23 23:31:14 Comments: Hi, I taught at Shenandoah Valley High School and graduated from Cakie. I am presently living in the town of my birth, about 4 blocks from the house I was born in and in the house my Father moved into at age 12 (in 1926) on East Centre Street in Shenandoah. I can certainly add to your dictionary of terms! |
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Name: Brian Canfield Website: Cass Township Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Cass Township (Pine Hill) Time: 1998-09-23 19:44:06 Comments: This webpage is a great tool in allowing the "Coal Crackers" to keep in touch - wherever they live. Great job! Keep up the good work! |
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Name: Margaret Hack Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Charlotte, NC Time: 1998-09-23 10:12:58 Comments: Graduated from Shamokin Area High School in 1981. Recently moved to Charlotte, NC (but I still get the Shamokin News Item delivered to me to stay up on local news). Anyone else from the Coal Region down here in Charlotte? |
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Name: EDWARD O'DONNELL Website: N/A Referred by: JustSurfed On In! From: SIOUX CITY,IA Time: 1998-09-22 15:10:18 Comments: DIGA KNOW YOUSE GUYS MADE ME HOMESICK !! Wilkes-Barre (Sugar Notch) up near the ressy. |
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Name: Harry Z F Kivler Website: Referred by: Other From: Dunnellon, Fl 34431 Time: 1998-09-21 20:29:41 Comments: My father (deceased) was from Nanticoke. I am trying to find relatives of his in Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. I believe that my surname was originally Kibler. My father and his relatives were coal miners. |
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Name: Bernie V. Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Shamokin, Pa. Time: 1998-09-21 18:14:39 Comments: Born and raised here in "Cha-MO-kin's" bloody fifth. Lived in Camp Hill area for a few years but moved back. They lifestyle here is still laid back enough that you can enjoy life. The page is great and my wife just looks at me as I reminisce but what do you expect from a 'Dutchie' from York county. |
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Name: Brian Wowak Website: Wowak-On-Line Referred by: Net Search From: Rochester, NY Time: 1998-09-21 18:10:19 Comments: Raised in Turkey Run. I've done a good job of speaking like an educated person here, but reading this page makes me a) hungry for screamers b) thirsty for Guers Iced Tea, and c) wanna tell yooz guys dat dis page is da bestest, but! |
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Name: Yancoskie, Tony Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Alexandria, VA Time: 1998-09-21 11:08:48 Comments: Originally from Shamokin, PA (SHS Class of '61). Live in the Washington, D.C. since 1961. Sure do miss the Polish picnics, the neighborhood bars, the rivalry with Coal Township, but most important-the friendliest people in the world. Raised Catholic-can't get used to the schools and churches being closed and merged with new names. A lot of tradition is going to be lost. Anybody from Shamokin in the D.C. area? |
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Name: MICHAEL J. KENNA Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-09-20 19:42:05 Comments: ORGINALLY FROM CUMBOLA, MARRIED MARY LOU IMSCHWEILER FROM TREMONT. SPENT 34 YEARS WITH THE NAVY AND ARMY(civilain) I RETURN TO THE REGION QUITE OFTEN NOW THAT I AM RETIRED AND I LIKE TO SEE THE FOLKS BACK HOME. THINGS HAVE REALLY CHANGED. |
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Name: Gifford H. Albright Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: borough of State College, PA 16801 (home of the Nittany Lions - also known as Time: 1998-09-20 17:28:20 Comments: Originally from Tamaqua - Just celebrated 50th class reunion of 1948 class of Tamaqua High School. Nice to see many old friends from THS. Giff Albright, Professor Emeritus of Architectural Engineering, pennState Univ. |
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Name: Thomas Sands Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Paxinos PA Time: 1998-09-19 19:37:50 Comments: Go Indians beat the tomatos!!!!!!!!! |
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Name: Beth Steward Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Marco Island, FL Time: 1998-09-19 11:38:49 Comments: We've just returned from a month in the coal region and it was lovely, as usual.What makes it great is that although it does change, it's very gradual compared to much of the U.S., especially where Ilive. I know from talking to people there and from reading this guestbook how much we love the coal region--my friend thinks the culm banks are ugly, but I say Yeah, but it's MY ugly! It'ssure not as ugly as strip malls and condos! I liked the comment someone made about letting city-types stay therebecause it's serene and beautiful in your area. Every year I expect to see more decline, but the little towns keepon ticking--wish you hadn't gotten Wal-Mart as that's a real drain on downtowns--so be sure to continue to usethe local services or the coal region will lose its identity and the things that make it unique. So many people arenostalgic for what you have, please takecare of it or it'll become just like allthe places you don't want to live! Sorry this is so long, but I love it tooand hope it never changes! Enjoy the leaves changing and the fall festivals and the bloom fair and we'll see yiz next summer. Can't wait to see the score of the Southern-Mt Carmel game, but I'll have to since the News Item doesn't update its on-line service until4 p.m.--- |
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Name: yo Website: yo Referred by: JustSurfed On In! From: coalregion Time: 1998-09-18 23:00:43 Comments: Yo! just came back from a walk down the Mahanoy Plane. I enjoyed the walk, saw the trees changing their colors, smelled the sweet smell from the abandoned mines, sat on the old timbers hat once were the base for the railroad tracks, and relish the life I live here in the Coal Region. I can't tell you how good it is to live here in the Northeast of Pennsylvania. jealouy? Stay where you are. I love the serenity. The lifestyle is slow, but SOOOO beautiful! move away, you city wanabees . . .I'll die in the hard coal region, and you'll only remember the good times. I live here and I love it. Tomorrow, I'll walk again i the lonelyand abandoned coal fields, and love every minute if it! |
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Name: ralph gototweski Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: elizabethville Time: 1998-09-18 21:18:46 Comments: i'm from shickshinney origanally. this is a wonderfull site. |
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Name: Jennifer Irani Website: Referred by: Other From: Towson, MD Time: 1998-09-17 11:21:15 Comments: I loved the coal speak dictionary! I could hear my grandfather (from Pittston) saying many of those words as I read the list---especially "Ant'ny", "batree", and "haitch". Made me laugh. |
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Name: Chris (Richmond) Hower Website: Referred by: Other From: Leola, PA (Lancaster County) Time: 1998-09-16 09:58:56 Comments: Born and raised in the patch of Park Place. 1985 graduate of Mahanoy Area. I do get home occasionally and would like to hear from any former classmates and friends. |
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Name: Ken Witek Website: Referred by: Newspaper Article From: Chesterbrook, PA Time: 1998-09-15 15:27:05 Comments: Originally from SHENDO. Parents still live there and occasionally ship me some kilbo! |
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Name: Joseph Shlikas Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Arlington, VA Time: 1998-09-15 12:14:40 Comments: Shamokin, PA Now, or so I've heard Coal Township, PA |
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Name: Linda Edmondson & Michael M. Zuratt Website: Referred by: Newspaper Article From: Coatesville, Pa. Time: 1998-09-15 10:14:59 Comments: We find this site to be very entertaining and informative. We first entered this site after reading an article in the newspaper in November, '97. We enjoyed it very much especially since Michael's family, on his Mother's side is from Branchdale, and on his Father's side, from Buck Run. Now, every time we need any information, we return to this site. This time we were looking for a newspaper for the obituaries, plus we found a local flower shop to order flowers. Thank you very much for a good time at your site and everything we need to stay informed of everything that goes on in the coal regions. |
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Name: Albert Kornak Jr. Website: Referred by: JustSurfed On In! From: Shavertown PA Time: 1998-09-14 16:52:20 Comments: Hey, I finally got to see this after hearing about if for the last 100 years....GREAT JOB.. Al |
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Name: al vondriska Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Smithville, OH Time: 1998-09-14 10:50:48 Comments: Love your site! I was born and raised in the Cleveland area, and some of the coalspeak is familiar to me, being of Bohemian descent. I plan on visiting eastern PA this fall, I can't wait to interact with the locals! Al Vondriska |
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Name: Frank Bender Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: San Diego Time: 1998-09-13 17:57:30 Comments: Just returned (9/12) from my 35th MAHS Class of '63 reunion. It's always good to go back and see good friends. This website "sez it all", about where I grew-up... I'd like to hear from those who remember me... |
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Name: Donald J Houser Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Palm Harbor, Florida Time: 1998-09-12 12:51:26 Comments: Originally from Llewellyn, Sch Co. Grad of Minersville High back in 53. Really enjoyed your page which brought back alot of fond memories. Retired from State Police F troop in 84. Again thanks for good memories. |
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Name: Joe Mitzen Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: At Naval Academy, Annapolis MD Time: 1998-09-11 21:19:26 Comments: Hello! I'm from Nesquehoning but currently stuck at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Love the site, anyone from town or wherever feel free to write! P.S. Go Colts! |
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Name: Bob Hauer Website: S*ck It! Referred by: Other From: Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales Time: 1998-09-10 13:31:56 Comments: I am a Lourdes grad and a co-orginator of D-Generation X-Lourdes chapter. I really enjoyed this site: it keeps me from getting homesick. Email is always welcome! |
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Name: Francine Gualtier Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Lynbrook, New York Time: 1998-09-10 12:35:20 Comments: Born in Pottsville. Graduated Pottsville H.S. 1964. Anybody else out there? |
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Name: tj walsh Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Shamokin Time: 1998-09-10 00:01:26 Comments: Shamokin Indians Rule! |
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Name: kump Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1998-09-09 21:27:33 Comments: Yo man waz up! i am from McAdoo and you forgot something...the word kump...i have lived in McAdoo my entire life, and i dont know where it came from, etc, but it is what everybody in mcAdoo calls each other(hey kump!;yo kump;ya stupid kump)....You should add it b/c, hey we are in schuylkill too.... |
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Name: Natalie Mychak Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Mount Carmel Time: 1998-09-09 06:12:31 Comments: The Mount Carmel website was a really good idea. |
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Name: Sue (Smith) Bradley Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Mahanoy Plane Time: 1998-09-08 00:43:39 Comments: I grew up in New Jersey, but spent all my summers up here. Finally moved up here when i was a senior in high school. I graduated from Mahanoy Area in 1972, and I'm still living in the foot. This is a great site. |
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Name: Paula Mush Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Mahanoy City, PA Time: 1998-09-06 11:48:07 Comments: Suggestion for Coal Crackers, Frank (Champ) Racis who played for the Pottsville Maroons when they won the title and had all the holabaloo. His son Frank lives in Shenandoah and his grandson in Philadelphia. He is in the Jerry Wolman Chapter of the Hall of fame and pictured in Canton Ohio. I am also from Frackville originally. |
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Name: emily rudy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Chatsworth ca Time: 1998-09-06 00:42:09 Comments: Hi, I was born in Hazleton Heights. I signed in on number 522. Just wanted to say I was in Hazleton a few weeks ago to attend the Hazleton General Hospital Nurses tea and dinner. It was great. I went to Jimmy's on Broad Street for a hotdog and to John's on the Heights for the good food. The best food and shopping is in Penna. Stopped in Mt. Carmel and found out the Matucci's is closed on Sunday and Monday. So maybe next year I'll be lucky. Heard about it from people writing in the guestbook on this great website. |
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Name: okjohn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Stambaugh, Mi Time: 1998-09-06 00:24:03 Comments: Hi there..just saw you on and talk to a friend living in Lehighton, Pa think it is close to where you live.. |
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Name: Bob Pecha Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Maryland Time: 1998-09-05 23:38:15 Comments: from Nesquehoning |
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Name: Sam Chmielewski Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Tennessee Time: 1998-09-05 20:22:15 Comments: Excellent! Being a true coalminer's daughter from the Dupont/Avoca area, I truely appreciate the preservation of the coal mining culture. Dzienkuje. |
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Name: Paula Mush Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Makanoy City Time: 1998-09-05 18:50:08 Comments: Originally from Frackville, an addition to your coal speak list is freebies. I was just telling my daughter to ask her friend if there were any freebies at the red barons game this weekend, and she said "Mom, your doin' dat coal rejun thang again!" |
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Name: ashland boy Website: Referred by: JustSurfed On In! From: da city Time: 1998-09-04 16:47:42 Comments: Any youse guys cummin back ta ashland fer ABA? Lotsa good drinkin an food at dis years prade, you betcha. Now, seriously, anyone out there that is not from the coal region of pennsylvania, who seriously wants to enjoy a real life coal region party (the eentire town is literally blocked off by the police) come to Ashland, Pennsylvania (I-81 to Route 61 North 7 miles to Ashland) tomorrow, Spetember 5th, all day! Regards! |
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Name: Maryanne Carduff Petrilla Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Drums, PA Time: 1998-09-04 14:34:34 Comments: Formerly from the Fingerboard (G-ville). CBHS class of 75. My fond memories of the Coal Region are too numerous to mention. The top of my list would be swimming at the A-hole - age 10 through 15; drinking at the A-hole - age 16 through 20; and last but certainly not least, the Sunday night drives to Shendough to moon the crowds on the street corners (not me of course:}). Thanks for the website, it's terrific. |
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Name: Hugh A. Jones Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Elysburg, Pa. Time: 1998-09-03 08:52:35 Comments: The glossary keeps getting better. I'm from Mount Carmel and still only live "over the mountain" from the old country! My brother is the current mayor. We both have enjoyed this website. I'm an attorney who practices in Sunbury which is only 15-20 miles from the region, but in actuality is culturally a very great distance. Good luck!! |
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Name: gex Website: Referred by: Other From: florida Time: 1998-09-01 13:12:27 Comments: hello, my dad lives in frackville pa, and when i go up to see him i tack my bike up to the coaljean and just sit there... now i live in florida ( i HAT IT DOWN HERE ) i'm moving back up there when i turn 16 your friend michael |
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Name: Chrissy Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1998-09-01 11:52:17 Comments: I am originally from Sunbury. This is a fun web page, a lot of us got some good laughs(Coal Speak) and it made me feel closer to home. We live in Southern PA now and it is shocking at times that people don't have some of the traditions we have up north. |