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Haven HigHligHtsNo. 41 – Issued Quarterly Borough of SchuylkIll haveN, Pa May 2014

On the inside . . .Borough Services & Events .......... Pg. 6Seasonal Update of Utilities ....... Pg. 10Haven Recycles – It’s Easy........... Pg. 16Town Tips from the Code Guy .. Pg. 20Memories of the Candy Lady ..... Pg. 22

Everybody can release a big sigh of relief, as the winter of 2013-14 tested everyone’s resolve. We should now look forward to a beautiful spring and the summer to come.

As is commonplace in the Borough, we are again entering a year with a number of projects in preliminary planning stages. Borough council has recently authorized several grant appli-cations that will hopefully lead to funding. Although it is too early to speculate if our applica-tions will be approved, we look forward to planning recreation, flood control and/or water sewer projects.

The PennDOT project to widen Route 61 is in full swing,

and a number of contractors are working on Center Avenue installing electric, phone, cable, water and sewer upgrades. The contractors have been working well with businesses and residents to minimize incon-veniences and disruption of utility service. However, a project of this magnitude will most likely cause traffic delays and annoyances from time to time. Every effort will be made to notify utility customers in advance when a disruption of service is anticipated.

PennDOT took the smart approach and placed its field office at 307 Center Avenue. Located centrally and clearly marked by a large PennDOT sign on the front porch, the field office is the main communica-tion center for the entire project. The general contrac-tor, Kinsley Inc., and PennDOT inspectors staff the office most days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If a resident or business owner has questions or concerns, they can drop by the office during those hours and ask for the project manager or PennDOT inspector.

Rec. Director hiredOn a different front, borough council recently

hired William “B.J.” Folk as a full-time recreation director. He has hit the ground running, dealing with a full schedule of activities. If you don’t know B.J. or haven’t met him yet, make it a point to welcome him to the community. His resume is impressive, and he is eager to start off on solid footing.

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Recreation Facilities Are “Jewel” of the County

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Scott graverBorough admin.

20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS Schuylkill Haven has earned Tree City USA presented by district forester Frank Snyder, left, to councilman Jer-ry Bowman.

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With this announcement I will clarify some recent media publications.

Explaining area recreationOver the last month or so, newspaper articles

and social media reported Schuylkill Haven chose not to commit $7,500 to a regional recreational plan-ning study. In some cases, there was undue criticism of this Borough for not joining the Blue Mountain Recreation Commission in this effort.

During the last 10-plus years, borough council has performed multiple studies and separate designs for the Schuylkill Haven Island Recreational Complex. After much debate, design revisions, and a large amount of funds, the Island Recreational Complex is complete. It is home to two modern softball fields, soccer fields, remote control scoreboards, large concession stand, 50-by 100-foot pavilion, walking trail, boat launch and other amenities. The Island complex is also home to flag football, t-ball, soccer and softball tournaments,

all of which are open to not only Schuylkill Haven residents but also all Schuylkill County resi-dents. It is truly a “jewel” and sec-

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ond to none throughout the county.Additionally, the Senior Citizens/Neighborhood

Community Center on Haven Street hosts a large number of youth activities. For as long as anyone can remember, Schuylkill Haven has held a fall/win-ter Biddy Basketball program and staffed five play-grounds with adult supervision for summer activities.

In total, these recreational and sports activities draw more than 1,000 youth annually. Residents of surrounding communities have always been welcome to enjoy our recreational facilities and participate in any of the sports activities. There is never a waiting list and every child plays equal time at each sport.

In addition to sports programs, many family-oriented activities are held at the Island, including Family Fun Night & Fireworks, WWF events, fall festi-val, car shows and more.

Bubeck Park, although not a venue for sports, is also open to the public at no cost, and it hosts a large


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

number of “benefit” events throughout the year. The annual fish rodeo is an extremely popular event; chil-dren from everywhere attend for fishing, food and prizes. Many people use this park to walk their dogs, fish in Stoyer’s Dam and watch the local duck and swan population. Pavilions are available to rent at an affordable rate.

Unlike the surrounding townships that have land space, Schuylkill Haven Borough is landlocked and basically “built out.” In other words, we have no room to construct any more recreational facilities. Because

– Continued from Page 2 of this fact, participating in another study to deter-mine that we need more fields or walking trails is simply imprudent spending on our part. Money would be better spent to upgrade existing facilities.

Borough council and I applaud the efforts of the Blue Mountain Recreation Commission in performing a study to determine which type of recreational facili-ties are needed within its designated area and that of its contributing neighbors.

The townships served by the Blue Mountain Recreation Commission are large in landmass, and many of them do not have ball fields and playgrounds. One cannot argue that a comprehensive study would go far in determining the need for more recreational facilities in the areas that lie under their recreation commission’s jurisdiction.

This column is not meant as a criticism of the Blue Mountain Recreation Commission, nor any of its contributing members. It is meant merely to clear the air of some misconceptions. Both the Schuylkill Haven Recreation Commission and the Blue Mountain Recreation Commission serve a vital purpose in pro-viding recreational opportunities to the citizens of surrounding communities.

The Island Committee is conducting a fundraising appeal. Please read page 5 and consider donating the highest amount you are able to contribute. For your convenience, use the enclosed return envelope.

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The Schuylkill Haven Island Committee is conducting its Annual Fundraising Appeal to continue the development of Schuylkill Haven Island Park into an outstanding natural, recreational and cultural facility not only for Schuylkill Haven, but the entire Schuylkill County Region.

Thousands of people are benefitting from the following activities on the Island:T-Ball Little League Travel Baseball Kick Ball FishingNFL Flag Football Car Show Fall Festival CanoeingSoccer Schuylkill River Sojourn Haunted Hayride BikingSoftball Island Park Festival Pumpkin Patch Jogging Family Night and 4th of July Fireworks Senior Citizen Appreciation Night With your financial support these activities will continue, while opening other opportunities to serve more people in the years to come.

With the help of local residents and businesses, over the last eight years we have been able to complete the following:Soccer Field with electric scoreboard, 2 Softball/Youth baseball fields, Spacious Pavilion with lights, Renovations to the Concession Stand, Rehabilitating the Walking Trail, and Erecting a Memorial honoring the residents of the former Irish Flats, which also proudly displays our U.S. f lag, State flag and Borough flag.

With your help, we have accomplished much, but there is still much more to be done.

Your continued help, will enable us to complete the following:• Walking Bridge to downtown Schuylkill Haven • Amphitheater

• Press Box and other enhancements to the Softball/Youth Baseball fields

Every dollar received moves us closer to turning a dream into a reality for future generations to enjoy.

Thank you for you supporT!

Schuylkill Haven Island Project Fundraising Appealq I am pleased to support Schuylkill Haven’s Island Project Fundraising Appeal with a gift of $ ___________

q My pledge will be paid in 2014.

q I will spread my pledge over 3 years – 2014 __________ 2015 __________ 2016 __________

q Enclosed is my check made payable to: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN ISLAND COMMITTEE, INC.

Please drop off this form at the Schuylkill Haven Borough Hall or mail it to:SCHUYLKILL HAVEN ISLAND COMMITTEE, INC. - 12 West Main St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

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Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Company or Organization Name if Applicable __________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________ Phone ________________________________

Your Pledge Is Tax Deductible. Schuylkill Haven Island Committee, Inc. Is A 501-C3 Non-Profit Organization

Flag Football Walking Trail Schuylkill River SojournMemorial honoring the residents of the former Irish flats


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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ning – an annual tradition called “Royalty.” All of the cheerleaders who participated designed their own cans and contributed many hours canning throughout the community.

It is crucial for youth to learn the importance of giving back to their community. Sharing responsi-bility for each other creates respect and an invest-ment in that community. Donations were made to the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry ($3,000), the American Cancer Society of Schuylkill County ($1,000), Schuylkill Haven Public Library ($1,000), and the Island Revitalization Project ($500).

Our Haven FoundationOur Haven Foundation’s 2014 annual meeting

will be held Tues., May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Economic Development Office, 17 East Main Street.

The organization will introduce its newly seated board of directors, and each committee chair will briefly present the past year’s accomplishments and an overview of upcoming goals.

The public is invited as OHF rededicates its efforts in the revitalization of the downtown. Light fare will be served.

Master GardenersDo you have a question about your trees, flowers,

shrubs, lawn, garden soil, vegetables, pH, insects or disease on your plants?

The Penn State Master Gardener volunteers have the answers. Call 570-622-4225 ext. 20 at the Schuylkill County Cooperative Extension office on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. now through September 26. You can also email [email protected] or drop by the upper level of Schuylkill County Ag Center, 1202 Ag Center Drive, Pottsville, (about two miles south of Pottsville on the Gordon Nagle Trail/901 East, turn at Red Horse Road).

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The 2013 Schuylkill Haven Midget Cheerlead-ers with Shirley German (center) from the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry. The cheerlead-ers donated $3000 to the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry.

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Community-wide yard saleThe Borough will hold a community-wide yard

sale on Sat., May 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yard sale shoppers can find sale listings on the Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association Facebook page or on its website.

Healthy Haven wants you!This summer, Healthy Schuylkill Haven invites

all residents of the Schuylkill Haven Area School District to join the march to wellness by becoming part of the “Walk! Schuylkill

Haven” squad.All the “miles” participants accu-

mulate will be tallied by the end of the summer for a grand total. All activities can be converted into “miles” – walk-ing, running, tennis, swimming, biking, kayaking, gardening or any other physi-cal activity that helps you to be fit.

Get instructions on how to join this free program at many of the summer events in the Borough. Healthy Schuylkill

Haven will be at the Senior Appreciation Picnic on June 10; Wine, Walk and Wander on June 19; Family Fun Night on July 12; and the Island Festival on August 23.

Healthy Schuylkill Haven will also be at the Lions


Club summer Movies in the Park series every month with a new theme each time. In June we will be “Eating Well Locally.” July’s theme will emphasize “Enjoying the Outdoors in Schuylkill County” and for August it will be “Sports Safety for Children.” Walk! Schuylkill Haven sign-ups will be encouraged at each activity.

Sign up and become part of the Haven movement to wellness. For more information, call Kay Jones at 570-622-6097. This free program is brought to you by the Healthy Schuylkill Community Coalition.

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Power up with the Electric DepartmentWith spring and summer approaching, a lot of

electrical construction and maintenance work is underway. Our biggest job is taking place on Route 61.

This project necessitates some power interrup-tions because poles and wires must be relocated. The department will notify

customers with a notice on their door that includes a time and date. The notice will be given at least five days

before the interruption, which should not last more than four

hours. With the project, every home on Route 61 will get a new second-

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and service wire will experience more reliable electric power for years to come.

During all construction on the 12 KV system, we position the breaker recloser switch out for safety. If any faults on the line occur, the breaker will trip right out. There is a downside – if a squirrel or any other fault occurs on that circuit while the recloser is out, the breaker will trip and everyone on that circuit will be out of power until we find the problem. Keep in mind our main goal during the construction project is keeping everyone safe. The system will be in this state only while work is being done on the 12KV lines.

At the end of each day the breaker will be restored to normal.

The Route 61 job is challenging, but the outcome for our utility customers will be a more reliable sys-tem with new wires, poles and LED street lighting.

If customers have any questions or concerns about the job, the PennDOT office is on the corner of South Garfield Ave. and Route 61.

– Jim haeseler, foremanelectric Department

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You might ask, “What does this have to do with waste water?”

Before long, a DEP represen-tative will visit the plant weekly, setting traps to catch mosquitoes to be tested for West Nile virus. This is done to protect the community and keep your family safe.

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Maybe you have a small ornamental pond; these shallow ponds can be prone to mosquito problems especially if the pond lacks fish, water movement, or its edges are completely covered with aquatic plants. A fountain, waterfall or some type of aerator to keep water moving will help prevent mosquitoes from lay-ing eggs on the water surface. Top-feeding minnows will also control mosquitoes effectively.

Remember that open coffee can and how it can lead to increased mosquito larvae? Be careful! You may not have a pond in your garden, but we all have “ponds” that we create with open containers around our home and property. Some of the culprits are cans and jars left outside, pet bowls, kiddie swimming pools, large pool covers, blocked roof gutters, tires, wheelbarrows and flowerpots that don’t drain well. Anything that collects rainwater and sits undisturbed will be a breeding ground.

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– Continued from Page 10 Hope you get outdoors and enjoy the warm weath-er – mosquito free!

– ron Schultz, foremanWastewater Treatment Plant

Water Treatment Plant Goodbye winter, hello summer.

Although I’m a summer person – espe-cially after a winter like the one we just went through – this season’s plentiful snowfall is good for the borough’s drinking

water supply. Reservoirs are replenished by winter’s melting snow and spring’s refreshing rains.

As we prepare for summer, our res-ervoir is overflowing with fresh water. But

as days get longer and temperatures rise, we don’t always know how much rain will

be in the forecast, so it’s a good idea to conserve as much water as possible. It not

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• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes (save up to 50 gallons per week).

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Our compost area is open to borough residents for yard waste only. To ensure this privilege contin-ues for townspeople, do not dump garbage or other unwanted items in this area. Empty garbage bags and place them in the barrels provided. Garbage bags are not part of the compost-recycling program.

Thank you in advance, and see you on the road!– Brian o. Murray, foreman

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Water Distribution & WastewaterMany signs announce the coming of spring: robins

in the yard, bulbs sprouting, green lawns … and the sound of construction equipment humming. New is what spring is all about.

What’s new this spring in the Borough is construc-tion in the North Ward. The widening of SR 61 (Center Avenue) has begun.

After many years of planning, Kinsley Construction, York, was selected as PennDOT’s general contractor for this two-year project. Kinsley has subcontracted to Wexcon Construction, Berks County, to upgrade the borough’s water and sewer utilities in this area. The upgrade includes replacing and installing new

• Turn off water while brushing teeth (up to 2.5 gallons per minute).

• When making repairs or remodeling, buy high-efficiency toilets and fixtures (many gallons per day).

• Water the lawn one or two days a week instead of five days a week (up to 840 gallons per week).

• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks (up to 500 gallons per month).

• Put a 2” to 3” layer of mulch around plants to reduce evaporation (hundreds of gallons per year).

Talk to your family and friends about saving water. If everyone does a little, we all benefit a lot. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

– kevin Butz, foremanWater Treatment Plant

Highway DepartmentApril brings street sweeper season. The sweeper

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The following is the entire 2014 street sweeper schedule: April 1-4; April 8-11; May 6-9; June 3-6; July 1-3 (the sweeper will not run July 4); August 5-8; September 2-5; October 7-10; November 4-7.



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and larger water main lines, service laterals, fire hydrants, and miscellaneous water items down both sides of Center Ave. Wexcon will also install new sections of sanitary sewer main lines, several new manholes, all new manhole lids and castings, and sewer laterals, eliminating a major maintenance problem in our sanitary system along the Center Ave. corridor.

Borough officials and the Water/Wastewater departments ask for everyone’s patience and under-standing during the project. Besides traffic conges-tion, construction noise and dirt, there will be occa-sional water service interruptions.

This project will enhance our water system and make major improvements to our sanitary sewer col-lection system, not only in the area of Center Ave., but also in the entire distribution and collection system. New roadways, sidewalks, curbs and utility poles will also enhance the look of the area.

In closing, travel through the construction zone with caution and be aware of our workers and equip-ment. Enjoy a safe and healthy summer. We earned it this year!

– richard l. croneberger, foremanWater Distribution & Wastewater collection


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On July 1, the Schuylkill Haven Police Department will welcome a full-time officer to its ranks. Officer Matt Cavallo will step up from a part-time to full-time position. Matt ranked first after taking an extensive civil service exam, and council approved

the recommendation from the civil service committee. Congratulations to Matt for doing so well.

With Matt becoming full-time, it will soon be time to again fill part-time positions. Council is also on the verge of approving new digital radios for our officers and police vehicles. Since the county has started the upgrade from ana-log to new digital technol-ogy, we don’t want to be left behind.

Is winter ever going to end? I’m ready for spring! At least the weather was cold enough to create the proper environment for the borough skating party, which was well attended. We were unable to hold this event for the past several years because of slightly warmer winter temperatures, but this year’s party was a great photo opportunity to see so many people on Stoyer’s Dam.

With spring slowly but surely approaching, there are many events to add to your calendars. On May 17 at 10 a.m., the Police Department will host its second annual ceremony at the Police Memorial on Parkway. Last year the department unveiled the new monument. This year begins an annual tradition that will hopefully go on for generations – honoring not only Schuylkill Haven police but also all officers from throughout the county who have given their lives protecting us.

Police officers hold great responsibilities. It must be very difficult going to work everyday controlling your emotions and reactions with the thought of someone wanting to cause you physical harm and knowing your every move and spoken word might be questioned. Please show your support by joining our officers and me at the memorial.

Come to the Island Fri., June 6, for the chicken

barbeque. Feast with us that evening as we join the sojourners for dinner, which will signal the start of the Schuylkill River Sojourn on Sat., June 7. The 2014 sojourn is extra special because the Schuylkill River has been named “Pennsylvania’s River of the Year.”

Attention all senior citizens (well, anybody over 50 years old!) from Schuylkill Haven or from the Council of Churches. Join us Tues., June 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. for a picnic at the pavilion in Island Park. Many vendors will be there to inform us about the many aspects of growing older. Look for more information at your local church.

June 16 is the Mayor’s Advisory meeting, which will be held at the Senior/Neighborhood Center in council chambers beginning at 7 p.m.

The Island Car Show and Cruise-In will be held June 22 on the Island from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. And finally, what Philly fans have been desperately wait-ing for, the Haven Day at the Phillies trip on Sat., July 26. Get your tickets early because once again they’re going fast. Proceeds from all fundraisers in June will go to Island Park.

Last but not least, our big fundraising event of the year, Island Park Festival on Sat., Aug. 23. Help us by participating in events sponsored by the Island Fundraising Committee. It’s amazing how much work has been done there in the past several years.

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Ordinance 902 requires all residents to separate the following materials from their regular house-hold waste: aluminum cans, foil and plates; clear, green and brown glass jars and bottles; plastic No. 1 through 7; steel cans; newspapers, corrugated card-board, and mixed paper.

Recycling containers have been provided to every household within the Borough for use in the recycling program only; they remain the property of the bor-ough. If you require a container, con-tact Borough Hall at 570-385-2841.

New items•Newspapers•Corrugated Cardboard•Mixed Paper

Single-stream recycling via curbside pickup allows permissible items to be placed in one container/recycle bin without the need for separation. For those residents who have large amounts of cardboard and paper and/or still desire to utilize the recycling area, it will remain in operation.

Residents need to adhere to a few common sense rules, so Schuylkill Haven continues to be the cleanest town around.

Use the following guidelines to prepare recycla-bles for pickup:

•All newspapers and mixed paper must be bun-dled or placed in a paper bag.

•All cardboard must be broken down and bun-dled.

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• Glass food and beverage containers are recy-clable and include items such as glass soda, beer, wine, liquor, ketchup or juice bottles, and glass food containers. Generally speaking, metal caps and lids should be removed, but labels can stay on.

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• Aluminum beverage cans should be rinsed out and crushed. Steel cans need only be rinsed out; leave labels on.

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News from the economic Development officeHello, spring! Flowers, lawns, trees and shrubs

breathe new life, children play outside, and of course the season is a reminder to exercise a little more.

One of Webster’s definitions states “to move for-ward… and to move suddenly and with resilience.” One might ask, “What does this have to do with eco-nomic development?” Here is a sampling how nature’s methods reflect on us.

A breakdown of Webster’s explanations shows how things of beauty and freshness are rejuvenated into eye candy, pleasing aromas, and pleasant sur-roundings after a period of stagnation. This applies to spring; now let’s look at the human element. In all probability our sidewalks are dirty, outside paint may be peeling, lawns are cluttered with twigs, branches and other debris, windows are covered in film – the overall appearance is unsightly and unappealing to your neighbors and visitors.

It doesn’t matter to some folks, but keep in mind the appearance of your property is an extension of you and how others evaluate you and your business. So let’s be proud, not only for others, but also for our-selves. Clean up and fix up those nasty little projects.

Shortly, 25 historical markers, known as interpre-tive signs, will be placed throughout the Borough, mostly from Bubeck Park to Island Park. This route has been designated the Heritage Loop Trail due to the extensive amenities Schuylkill Haven offers. The markers will identify areas as they were 100 to 150

years ago with a historical photo and a narrative. Be sure to visit these locations, which will be formally announced in South Schuylkill News.

The business community of Schuylkill Haven is no dif-ferent from those in other municipalities or even the malls. Stores come and go and we ask ourselves why.

Ninety-nine percent of the time it is due to lack of cus-tomers.

And who are the custom-ers? They are we, the resi-dents, the public – the consumer. Small towns over time became “no place to shop” because consumers preferred the big box store that often sold inferior merchandise. Although these little local mom-and-pop stores have much to offer in terms of better quality goods, we, the shoppers, fail to recognize that fact because we do not visit them. So as your local merchants close and you ask why, ask yourself, “When was the last time I visited or shopped at that location?”

On the brighter side, new beginnings are occur-ring on the local scene, some expanding and some reopening. Take time and see what’s here for you. You might be surprised.

If you are thinking about starting a business or need information, contact the Economic Development office. Stop in or call 570-593-8272.

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Sch. haven free Public libraryAfter a busy spring, your Schuylkill Haven Free

Public Library, 104 St. John St., has prepared a fun, exciting, and educational Summer Reading Program entitled “Fizz! Boom! Read!” The program kicks off on Tuesday, June 10 with Family Night at 6:30 p.m. and continues weekly, Tuesdays through Fridays, to August 1.

each week’s schedule includes:• Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Family

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• Friday features Storytime with Miss Cath from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Elementary Program from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Also, on the fourth Friday in June and July, Teen and Tween Time will be enjoyed from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Special guest presenters are scheduled with pro-grams to go along with the summer theme. Call the library at 570-385-0542 and ask for Miss Cath for additional information. You can also e-mail her at [email protected] or find the Schuylkill Haven Public Library Facebook page where programs are listed regularly.

Through the summer from July 5 through the Labor Day weekend, the library will close on Saturdays at 1 p.m. instead of the usual 4 p.m. All other week-day hours remain the same.

FundraisersThe last bake sale before the summer break will

be held Sat., June 21, from 9 a.m. until sold out. Bake sales start back up Sept. 20. Friends and patrons will-ing to bake and donate bake sale items are appreci-ated. Please contact the library.

During the summer, the library will hold two fun-draisers – “From Books to Broadway III,” an afternoon of song by local musicians, and a Friendly’s Family Fun Night. The dates of these events haven’t been confirmed yet, so watch the library’s Facebook page and the Community Calendar (Channel 7) for the day and time.

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Spring is the time of year for fresh starts and new growth … with all the recent spring rain, the next sunny day will bring an explosion of growth. That

said, the Code Department will be on patrol armed with notices, in search of high grass and weeds and remind-ing busy residents to keep their properties maintained.

Now, back to those sunny days … when and if they finally get here, Mr. Humidity will definitely partner with the heat to enhance all the won-derful smells waiting to be carried

on the breeze in uncharted directions. This can be a wonderful experience if the odor is one of fresh-cut grass (hint, hint) or the sweet smell of a flowering garden two doors up.

But, I have yet to hear any resident state, “While leaving my window open or sitting on my deck, I just couldn’t get enough of the fragrance of animal waste.” There is a reason for that… no one enjoys it!

The Code Department will patrol weekly in search of properties having excessive amounts of animal waste.3 easy steps, 1 expensive solution

• Photos will be taken and a warning issued, only one per calendar year.

• The property in violation will be monitored for further offenses.

• Any violation/offense noted on the property after the first warning will automatically gener-ate a citation.

The moral of the story: Clean up all animal waste daily, wash down or apply an odor-reducing product to odor-emitting areas. Not only will your neighbors appreciate the effort, your pet will also be more inclined to use the same spot to do his business. After all, he doesn’t want to step in it any more than you do.

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Remember to remove all trash and recycling con-tainers from street view as soon as possible after the scheduled pickup day. Containers left out more than one day will likely catch the Code Department’s atten-tion and generate a warning.

Prior to pickup day trash/rubbish must be kept in conventional, well-maintained trash containers with tight sealing lids. Keep containers clean, organized and out of street view if possible. Trash bags are acceptable, but must be stored in a way that does not

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Just about everyone who went to the East Ward Elementary School between 1931 and 1963 will tell you one of their favorite places to go during recess and after school was Mammy Potts’ Candy Store. The small store was owned and operated by Helen M. Potts.

North Ward and Ehly’s BakeryOutside of Ehly’s Bakery, located right before

you came to the North Ward School playground on Dock Street (the present site of Jerusalem Lutheran Church), students of the North and East Ward schools were the only ones to have such sweet tales to tell. My cousin, the late Harold Schaffner, went to the North Ward. He told me that there was a certain day of the week when cookies were baked. During recess, if the children would see the bakery window facing the schoolyard open, they would line up under it. Each child coming to the window was given a warm, just-baked cookie.

Which came first?Perhaps one would wonder which came first,

the East Ward School or the candy store. Actually, the school was there first. It was not until 1897 that

Mrs. Kathryn Eiler Potts Wildermuth opened her grocery/confectionary store at 32 High Street. Kate Wildermuth was born in Schuylkill Haven in 1846, a daughter of William and Rebecca Wunder Eiler. She married Charles W. Potts on December 14, 1887. They became the parents of a baby girl on May 2, 1888 who they named Helen M. Potts. Soon after Helen’s birth, Kate left Potts and first moved to Philadelphia and later New York. In her travels, she met Charles H. Wildermuth of Auburn and they married. The family came back to the area when Kate’s mother passed away on November 23, 1890 and was laid to rest in Union Cemetery. Rebecca lived in the vicinity of 31-33 E. Union Street with her daughter Emma R. Eiler Seidel, son-in-law Jeremiah, and grandson William after her husband died. Rebecca had hoped to leave the home to the Seidels when she died. Things were not that easy when the time came. A dispute arose between the estate auditor and Rebecca’s children and grandchildren over the transfer of ownership of the property.

Helen sets her life’s goalThe marriage between Kate and Charles

Wildermuth was a short one. He passed away on February 17, 1897. After his death, Kate and her daughter moved to Schuylkill Haven. Kate purchased the 32 High Street premises from Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Yost and opened her store in the front room of the house.

Meanwhile, nine-year-old Helen now went to school in the High Street building. Helen was an avid learner and quickly knew she wanted a place in the teaching field. Helen had her heart set on getting an education that was a step higher than her parents had gotten. She wanted to go to college. Helen took her high school years seriously. In 11th grade, she wrote a number of essays in a notebook as an English assign-ment. These are interesting short articles on topics such as a typical school day from her morning rising to the ringing of the last school bell of the day. My

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favorite one is “The Soliloquy of a New Piano.”In 1905, Helen was graduated from the Schuylkill

Haven High School on High St., the same building she came to as a nine-year-old. There were a total of six graduates in that class. One of those graduates was D.C. Gilham whom I wrote about in this publication not too long ago. Helen’s mother was one of six chil-dren and thus, Helen had lots of cousins both older and younger than she was whom she treasured. This love of children determined Helen’s field of concen-tration. She wanted to be a schoolteacher – an elemen-tary school teacher.

Young lady of many talentsAfter her June high school graduation, Helen

spent the summer in preparation for her leaving in the fall for Keystone State Normal School (Kutztown University). Once at college, she studied diligently and carefully for her life’s work. Helen learned to teach everything from reading to arithmetic, geography to music, and poetry to art.

One of her favorite art projects was making egg-heads, a craft that she taught me to do. She would take a raw egg, put a tiny hole in both ends, and by blowing in one of the holes she would force the yolk to come out the other. Next, Helen would decide if the egg would be a minstrel man, a clown or an animal and paint the features on with water paints. Then she would use crepe paper for hats, collars, and hair.

This check, drawn on the First National Bank, Schuylkill Haven, was a payment for Helen’s tuition for the last semester of the second and final year of college. It is dated October 9, 1907. It was sent in after she secured her teaching job.

Build up to a letdownWhen Helen Potts was graduated from Keystone

in 1907, she came back home to Schuylkill Haven. She had scouted around for a job before she gradu-ated. She found one. In September, she would be teaching first grade in the seven-year-old South Ward Elementary School on Parkway. According to Daniel Reed, the late Roy Schweigert was one of Miss Potts’ first students. He grew up on Berne Street. Mr. Schweigert said it was during her first year of teach-ing that Miss Potts was given a nickname that would stick with her all of her life. The young students



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called her “Mammy” Potts.Helen enjoyed teaching and her students liked her

and learned from her. Not too long into the school year, Helen’s health began to fail. She had suffered from asthma. In the past, the attacks had not been as severe as the ones she was now having. Helen wrote many of her lessons on the blackboard with chalk. The chalk was very dusty and agitated her condition. When more than one child went to the board to do work, one of them would pick up a board eraser and either hit the other child with it or take two erasers and bang them together. The dust particles would send Helen into an asthma attack. By the end of the first year of the teaching career she wanted so much to pursue, Helen’s asthma attacks had gotten so severe, she had to resign or die. She now had to find another career, but she hoped to find one that dealt with children.

Dark days of sorrowHelen was no longer teaching in 1908, but she

found a way she knew would keep her connected with the children she loved. She decided to stay at home and help her widowed mother with the duties of run-ning the confectionary/grocery store. Things went well for Helen in that she periodically saw some of her former students when a parent would bring them to the store. She also enjoyed the things that made the store a success and especially the interaction with the

customers.Then, in 1924, Helen’s life changed again. Her

mother, Kate Potts Wildermuth, became ill and did not leave home. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Reformed Church just down at the end of High and Main streets and attended regularly until her ill-ness. Kate could not keep up the store, so Helen was now put in full charge of running it. A neighborhood store was a very busy place. There were those who came in, sat down on the chairs and chatted with each other and with Helen. There was the constant all day business of people coming in for milk, eggs, vegeta-bles, and other groceries, and of course, the children coming in for their candy. Helen had her hands full with the business, taking care of her mother, cleaning the house, cooking, washing and all the other chores.

On Friday, March 11, 1927, after three years of suffering, Kate went to her bed. The next day, she lapsed into a coma from which she never recovered. Kate Eiler Potts Wildermuth passed away the follow-ing Tuesday, March 15, at her home. Her funeral was held from her former home and she was laid to rest in Union Cemetery.

A New Life…with ChildrenThis is the back of the old East Ward School prop-

erty as seen from the intersection of Wilson and High streets. The Potts store can be seen to the right. High Street separat-ed the school-yard from the candy store. High Street was heavily traveled and dangerous to the health and welfare of the young students. After the spring of 1926, no child was allowed to cross the street to go for candy during recess.

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right across the street from the store. The school-children were not encouraged to go across the street during recess after the death of first grader six-year-old Herbert Epler. Prior to his death, children were in and out of the schoolyard at recess. Though the schoolyard was fairly large, the children who liked to play jump rope did not have the freedom from other children playing ball or tag and running through their ropes. They played instead on the two sides of High Street. Those who held the ends of the rope stood on opposite pavements and the child jumping rope was in the street.

During the hour-long morning recess, about 10 o’clock on April 12, 1926, a horrible tragedy occurred. The children were playing jump rope on High St. One of them saw a truck, driven by Hobart Becker com-ing up High Street. The jumper moved out of the way and the children dropped the ends of the rope so the auto could pass. Little Herbert Epler thought the rope had been pulled out of the one child’s hand atnd he stooped down and went out into the street to retrieve it. He did not notice the truck coming towards him and was struck by it. The truck ran over the little boy’s body and Herbert died of the injuries early the next morning in the Milliken Hospital (Good Samaritan).

Herbert’s parents, Frank and Katie Epler forgave Mr. Becker for taking their son’s life. Mr. Becker, who was deeply sorrowful, was exonerated of all blame in

the matter that was termed a c c i d e n t a l . The accident was unavoid-able. In the fall of 1931, something to Helen’s benefit happened. The new East Ward E l e m e n t a r y School opened. The front of the school faced E. Union Street and the p l a y g r o u n d was right outside the window of Helen’s store.

Once the school year got into full swing, the idea of children going to the candy store during recess became a reality. Children would come to school with a penny or a nickel in their pocket. At recess, the children would ask their teacher if they could go to Mammy Potts’ store. When permission was granted, the teacher would often remind the children they were to go to the store and come back to the playground immediately. There were mischievous children who



This 1980s photograph shows the East Ward schoolyard to the left of 32 High Street. When this picture was taken, 32 High Street was a private residence. The candy store was gone.

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wanted to play hooky and would ask permission to go to the store. These children would venture out of the schoolyard and never set foot in the candy store, but quickly disappear from the school scene. Thus, when you left the playground, a teacher or an appointed student would watch that you went to the candy store and would watch for your return. These candy trips continued until the candy store closed at the end of 1963.

Company for HelenHelen lived alone in the big brick home until the

early 1940s when she converted the upstairs into an apartment. In 1943, my maternal grandmother Emma M. Major moved to Schuylkill Haven from Cressona to be closer to her job at the Wynn-Ann (now the Columbia Casket Company) and her daughter Irene and her new son-in-law Henry Guertler. Helen was pleased when Mrs. Major looked at the upstairs apart-ment. It contained one bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and large closet. Mrs. Major liked it and moved in. She was now living within a half block of her daughter.

Helen lived downstairs. The store was in the front of the house. Behind it was a dining room and to its right was her sitting room/bedroom. There was a Williams piano in this room and when I went to visit Helen and my grandmother, she would often ask me

to play the piano for her. A tiny kitchen with cup-boards, a sink, and a very small coal stove was located behind the dining room. The room behind the tiny kitchen was bigger and contained a large coal stove that took up the complete south wall. Helen used this stove for cooking and as a source of spare heat.

There was a tiny bathroom containing a commode and a shower located in the cellar. It was this spacious and warm home that my younger brother Billy and I often spent a lot of time in when Grammy baby sat us or we just came for a visit.

The main heat for the home came from a coal fur-nace in the cellar. The coal window was now on the playground side of her home. Helen had a tough time finding coalmen who had curved coal chutes. The school did not want the coal truck to park on the play-ground with its four-ton load because of the several wells that were beneath the playground. Over time these wells had been filled in with coal stove ashes, broken pottery, and other trash. When the playground was put in, they were covered over with dirt and later macadam.

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important lessons Helen taught were giving oth-ers the right to speak, the correct pronunciation of things, and recycling.

When a large group of children entered the store and everyone shouted out what they wanted at once, Helen would say in a stern voice, “Children! May I have your attention? I can only listen to one of you at a time!” The group would immediately get quiet and one at a time, each child would say his candy order to Helen.

Ah yes! I was corrected for a wrong pronunciation. Helen sold two Canada Mints for a cent, but the sign did not say mints. I went to the store to buy some of these. “Miss Potts,” I said, ”I’d like $.04 worth of the pink lozengers.”

“Ellen, I don’t sell any lozengers.”“But Miss Potts! You have them right here!” I said

as I pointed to them.“Those are not lozengers!” Helen thundered.

“They are lozenges! There is no “r” on the end of that word! If you say their name correctly to me, I’ll gladly sell $.04 of them to you.”

I said, “Miss Potts, I would like $.04 of the pink lozenges.”

She immediately filled my order. She handed me the bag of candy after taking my money and said, ”Now remember! If you want them again, they are lozenges. Remember that!”

lower back door of the school. The things that had originally filled the old well had rotted away or sank into the lake of water, 25 feet below. The well was filled up again and covered over with macadam.

Helen’s dedication to childrenHelen kept her store open for much of the day and

until mid-evening. She arose early to have the store open by 7 a.m. for adults stopping in for a quart of milk and of course, the children making their stop to refresh their candy supply before they went to school. When she closed the store at 8:30, she would attempt to make herself a quick breakfast because she only had an hour and a half until the first recess at 10 a.m. Helen would then leave the store open until 9 or 10 p.m.

Children still came to shop on their way home from school. The children in the neighborhood would stop in for candy, school supplies, or an airplane kit long after the school day was over. I can remember one evening after supper, Mother telling Daddy the milk was low and asking if he would to go over to Helen’s for a quart of Hill Farm Dairy milk.

By now, Helen’s store bore little resemblance to the grocery/candy store her mother Kate had started and operated. Helen loved the children and bore the deep down sorrow of not being able to live her life as a schoolteacher. Her strict schoolmarm attitude never left her and any child who entered her store was bound to learn some kind of a lesson. The most


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Program fees are as follows: Schuylkill Haven Area School District resident, $30 per child; nonresident, $50. Age groups include 3- to 4-year-olds (instruction-al league) and 7- to 12-year-olds. A play-er must turn three but may not turn 13 by November 1, 2014. New players must present proof of age.

RentalsBubeck Park is available for rent between the

hours from 7 a.m. to dusk. The recreation center is also available to rent for parties, weddings and meet-ings. To reserve a park pavilion or a room in the rec-reation center, call 570-385-1313. Both facilities are smoke-free and alcohol-free.

Island activitiesFamily Fun Night will be held on Island Park July

12 from 4 to 9 p.m., followed by fireworks. Rain date is July 13. Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy food, games, music and fun. New Era Wrestling Federation is putting on a free show.

The increase in activities on the Island pres-ents local businesses with a per-fect opportunity to advertise their services by renting a sign space on Spotts fields 1 or 2. Since these signs face outward along the outfield fence, they are easily visible to all who enter and exit the Island complex. If interested, call 570-385-1313 for details.

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