ELYSBURG - Knoebels Amusement Resort has announced its 2014 scholarship recipients. Since the program's inception in 1997, approximately $83,000 has been awarded to 166 student employees.

Scholarships were awarded based on the students' written applications and a work performance evaluation completed by the applicants' department managers. This year's scholarship judging committee was comprised of two community leaders not employed by Knoebels.

This year's recipients include:

- Daniel Latovich, a son of Joseph and Debra Latovich, of Coal Township. A 2008 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, he is attending Bloomsburg University where he is majoring in computer science.

- Lindsey Landis, a daughter of Dan and Beth Landis, of Elysburg. A 2012 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, he is attending Lebanon Valley College where she is majoring in physical therapy.

- Kayla Bobber, a daughter of Dennis and Theresa Bobber, of Elysburg. A 2012 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, she is attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she is majoring in interior design.

- Courtney Cecco, a daughter of Jim and Janet Cecco, of Elysburg. A 2012 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, she is attending Misericordia University where she is majoring in speech language pathology.

- Sean Ciborowski, a son of Robert and Eileen Ciborowski, of Coal Township. A 2009 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, he is attending Misericordia University where he is majoring in physical therapy.

- Teanna Shutt, a daughter of Lori Shutt, of Elysburg. A 2014 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, she is attending Lebanon Valley College where she is majoring in physical therapy.

- Mackenzie Brouse, a daughter of James and Melissa Brouse, of Paxinos. A 2014 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, she is attending Shippensburg University where she is majoring in biolopgy/pre-optometry.

- Katelyn Klinger, a daughter of Susan Klinger, of Catawissa. A 2014 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, she is attending Pennsylvania College of Technology where she is majoring in accounting.

- Molly McDevitt, a daughter of Patrick and Donna McDevitt, of Coal Township. A 2013 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, she is attending Marywood University where she is majoring in nursing.

- Samantha Weikel, a daughter of Norman Weikel, Shamokin, 2011 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, attending Misericordia University where she is majoring in medical imaging.

For more information on Knoebels Amusement Resort, go to www.knoebels.com.

KULPMONT - The annual Holy Angels parish picnic will be held today and Saturday. Picnic committee co-chairmen Dave Shinskie and the Rev. Andrew Stahmer said the picnic will run from 5 p.m. to midnight today and from 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Attendees will be entertained by Joe Stanky and the Cadets from 7 to 11 p.m. today and The Shoreliners from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. There will be a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Saturday.

This year's menu includes porkette, Italian and Polish sausages, torpedoes, hamburgers, hot dogs, pierogi, haluski, french fries, funnel cakes, halupki (filled cabbage), pasta fazoli, pizza, corn on the cob, ice cream, fresh fruit cup, slushies and more.

The parish Holy Name Society have prepared more than 350 gallons of potato cake batter under the chairmanship of John Buggy. He credits his mentor, Jerry Buchinski, and committee for producting an old-fashioned potato cake that is certain to be enjoyed by all. The picnic includes a bake sale and bingo in the activity center and a yard sale in the church basement.

The basket bonanza, managed by Jill and Sherry Bozza, will feature more than 150 theme baskets, each valued at no less than $50. After shopping for or collecting donated items, Sherry and her daughter Jill prepare each basket in a very professional manner.

Special prizes include a kayak, gas grill, bicycles, flat screen TV, money and lottery ticket trees and a Blessed Mother grotto ornament. A Kenny Chesney basket includes his autographed poster, sunglasses, CD, bottles of his own Blue Chair Bay Rum inspired by the singer-songwriter's island life, and t-shirts. Two other baskets will have autographed photos of New York Giants fullback Henry Hynoski.

The parish committee expressed appreciation to parishioners and friends for the many donations toward this project, as well as to the area businesses and individuals who donate so generously to this picnic. All basket winners will be announced following the fireworks display Saturday. Also, a total of $3,000 will be awarded to lucky winners of the money raffle.

Children will be entertained with games, an ultimate inflatable slide, face painting and other activities, including handmade figures prepared by Christine Mrozek.

Stahmer and the picnic committee thanked the volunteers who have worked so hard to make this and past picnics a success.

BETHLEHEM - A local band, Marla and the Juniper Street Band, will take the stage at Musikfest from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Aetna Americaplatz Stage at the Steel Stacks, Levitt Pavilion, in Bethlehem.

Subscribers of Service Electric Cablevision on can also view the live performance on channel 50.

This is the second year the band has been selected to perform at this event. Band members said they are honored and thankful to ArtsQuest for the amazing opportunity."

According to the event website, Musikfest was founded in 1984 by ArtsQuest, a community-based nonprofit organization. The first Musikfest featured 295 performances on six stages, attracting more than 180,000 people to historic Bethlehem.

Over the past three decades, the event has grown, evolving into one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in the nation, with 500-plus shows on 14 stages over 10 days. Each year, more than 900,000 people make their way to the Lehigh Valley and the festival, with their sights set on experiencing all the music, food and fun of this musical extravaganza.

This year Musikfest runs from Saturday through Aug. 11, and will feature national acts, including The All American Rejects, Jason Derulo, Sheryl Crow, The Moody Blues, Steely Dan, The Avett Brothers, Alan Jackson, Weezer and Keith Urban. While the national acts require paid admission, the other 13 stages and areas are free to the public.

SHAMOKIN - An Elysburg man is being charged with disorderly conduct of offensive condition and counterfeit documents after police investigated his car July 2 because it smelled so foul they could not be near it.

Shamokin Chief of Police Darwin Tobias III filed the charges this week at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic, Shamokin, against Brandon James Allison, 29, of 189 N. Market St., Elysburg.

Tobias said officers were alerted to the red 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, which was parked on the 100 block of South Rock Street, by a neighbor who was bothered by the stench of the vehicle and believed the vehicle had a faulty inspection sticker.

"Officers noticed a very strong stench of something rotting and could barely stand next to the vehicle due to the smell," Tobias said in the affidavit. "There also was a large buildup of flies inside the vehicle."

The inspection sticker, which was revealed to be fraudulent, was seized through an open window.

Allison admitted to having garbage in the vehicle at one time and counterfeiting the inspection sticker.

MONTANDON - A 62-year-old Montandon woman was struck by a pickup truck and killed Thursday along Route 45 in West Chillisquaque Township.

Sharlyn Ann Moist was walking her dog about 3 p.m. and attempting to cross the highway near Fourth Street. She stepped off the berm and into the westbound lane where she was struck by a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Galen Lee Leitzel, 48, of Montandon, according to state police at Milton.

Moist was flown by helicopter to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she died a short time later from injuries sustained in the crash.

An investigation continues.

SHAMOKIN - A mother and daughter have been charged by city police with delivering a packet of heroin to an informant Tuesday night.

Cpl. Bryan Primerano filed felonies of delivering heroin, possession with intent to deliver heroin and criminal conspiracy against Tina Moyle, 40, of 425 N. Shamokin St., Apt. 4, and her daughter, Tyanna Menne, 23, of 9 Raspberry Hill, Shamokin, involving a heroin transaction at 9:30 p.m. at Moyle's apartment.

Moyle, who also was charged with a felony of criminal use of a communication facility, turned themselves into authorities at 2 p.m. Thursday at the office of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, where they were each arraigned and released on $5,000 unsecured bail. Gembic imposed supervised bail conditions on both defendants.

According to a criminal complaint, Menne is accused of selling a packet of heroin supplied by her mother to an informant for $60.

During a search of Moyle's apartment, police found an empty packet of heroin, four full packets of heroin and a few empty wrappers in Moyle's purse. Moyle also turned over three syringes and a smoking pipe to police.

Menne and Moyle admitted selling and providing the heroin, respectively, police said.

The mother and daughter are scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing Tuesday before Gembic.

MC4A scholarship drawing slated

MOUNT CARMEL - The MC4A scholarship drawing and annual meeting will be held Aug. 23 at Mattucci's Willow Cafe.

The board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., a buffet will be served at 6 p.m. and the scholarship drawing will take place at 6:30 p.m.

The invitation includes the buffet, meeting and drawing and is for all current college applicants, current members and business members.

Contact Dan Ficca, president, to RSVP at 570-373-5936 or 570-449-3446, or email newjet@verizon.net before Wednesday.

American Pickers picking locals

NORTHUMBERLAND - Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will be visiting Pennsylvania in August to film an upcoming episode of their History Channel show "American Pickers." Private collectors looking to sell items are asked to contact producer Jodi Friedman at jfriedman@cineflix.com or 1-855-OLD-RUST (1-855-653-7878).

WINCHESTER, Va. - Lauryn Nicole Leach, a 2012 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, has achieved dean's list status with a 3.7 grade-point average for the 2014 spring semester at Shenandoah University in Winchester.

Leach is majoring in kinesiology/physical therapy with a minor in biology and public health.

She is a distinguished member of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Chapter, a national professional fraternity for students studying kinesiology. The chapter was founded as an honor fraternity and requires academic excellence as demonstrated by Leach's cumulative grade point average.

Leach also is a member of the Alpha Lamda Delta National Honor Society at Shenandoah University and has been appointed as a residential assistant for the 2014-15 school year. She will be responsible for creating a sense of community with students, resolving any group or individual conflicts, knowing and enforcing the policies of the university and serving as an information resource within the residence hall.

She is a daughter of John and Linda Leach, of Paxinos, and a granddaughter of Thomas and Joann Mudry, of Kulpmont, and John and Susan Leach, of Shamokin.

KULPMONT - One of the arguments borough council members have used to support constructing a new municipal complex is the money that will be saved on heating and electricity.

Getting out of the 75-year-old former Wilson Grade School, heated by fuel oil, and into a new building heated by a geothermal heat pump and natural gas, and equipped with energy-saving LED lighting, would lower annual heating and electricity costs from $28,000 to $6,000, according to estimates.

The $22,000 in savings is equivalent to four of the $5,439 monthly payments the borough would pay each year for 40 years as estimated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which said it will back Kulpmont for a $1.47 million loan. USDA advised borough officials in a report in spring 2013 to expect an interest rate of about 3.125 percent.

Still, the prospect of borrowing that much money, and for 40 years, with a total payback of some $2.5 million, has citizens concerned. Pressure for council to consider options has stalled progress on the project and prompted council to schedule a fresh public meeting Tuesday night to discuss the issue.

The former Wilson Grade School on Spruce Street, a two-story building containing some 14,000 square feet, was given a second life as the borough's administrative home more than 30 years ago. A pole building maintenance garage is on the same property.

The new complex would include a 4,000-square-foot building and 5,000-square-foot maintenance garage on Fir Street between Seventh and Eighth streets, near the Holy Angels picnic grounds.

The original plan was to construct a 3,000-square-foot building in which the police department would be in the basement. To cut costs, however, the basement was eliminated and the building expanded to 4,000 square feet.

While officials thought earlier this year it might be occupied by September, debate about the project has slowed progress. The borough hasn't even sought bids.

Spending on fuel oil

Council has budgeted $18,000 for heating fuel for the past five years for its current municipal building.

In 2013, delivery invoices show the borough purchased 4,688.4 gallons of heating oil at a cost of $15,732.02.

The borough spent another $7,308.77 last year on heating oil for the borough garage, a separate building on the same property.

The $23,040.79 total is less than the $30,000 cited by some council members as the borough's annual heating costs, "but that is still a high amount to spend," Councilman Stephen Motyka, a construction supervisor by trade who is overseeing the building project, said Friday. "With the new building, we will not spend that much."

Kulpmont had 13 deliveries of oil for the borough building in 2013. The highest price was $3.549 a gallon in February and the lowest was $2.999 in May.

From January to April of this year, the borough has received seven deliveries of 3,539.5 gallons of fuel oil. The highest price was $3.749 Feb. 26 and the lowest, Jan. 15, $3.379

As of April 2013, the borough had spent $11,044.94. As of about the same time this year, the total was $12,521.15, according to invoices.

In addition to the $15,732.02 in heating oil costs in 2013, the borough had budgeted $12,000 for electricity costs. The borough has budgeted $10,000 in 2014.

Savings predicted

Council member Clarence Deitrick said previously the two-story Wilson building has one thermostat that's in the meeting room, which is on the second floor, and that it has to be turned up to 90 in order to adequately heat the Kulpmont Senior Action Center, which is on the first floor.

Motyka said the geothermal heat pump would be the primary heating source, with a natural gas unit as a supplement.

"In talking with our engineers, the new heating system, along with new lighting, will drive our energy costs down to $1.50 a square foot, or about $6,000 a year," Motyka said. "The heat pump, as a primary source, could drive that price down even more."

The pump is more expensive up front, however, than the typical natural gas furnace. An Internet search on installation costs of a 60,000 BTU geothermal heat pump puts the price at approximately $20,000 to $25,000, compare to $2,500 to $14.000 for a natural gas furnace of the same size. The 60,000 BTU size is capable of heating a 2,500 square-foot home, according to the sites.

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates geothermal units pay for themselves in two to 10 years after installation.

Line Mountain estimated annual energy savings of 40 percent when it installed a geothermal heat pump at its school in Trevorton in 2011.

Tax increase

To help pay for the building, Kulpmont increased property taxes by 4.5 mills, or 20 percent, for 2014. The average property owner is paying $35 to $40 more in 2014 based on the 4.5-mill increase.

Council members have said they would consider reducing the tax rate if the new building is constructed for less than the $1.47 million estimate and based on the expected heating and electricity savings.

Council members discussed repairing the current facility, but estimated in August 2012 it would cost approximately $750,000, including $400,000 to fix roof leaks; $250,000 to repair masonry and $100,000 to revamp the heating system.

Opponents suggested those costs were inflated, so the borough had another analysis done this March by Baer Wolfe Architects, of Sunbury. It showed renovating the first floor of the building would cost $1.8 million. Renovation of the second floor would add $700,000.

The new buildings will house administration offices, maintenance and street departments, borough vehicles, the police department, code office, mayor's office, board room, community room, food pantry, outside recycling Dumpsters and equipment, Motyka said. The expanded police station, which would take up about one-third of the building, features an interrogation room and evidence locker, something that doesn't exist in the second-floor police station today, a classroom-sized room adjacent to council chambers. Police will also have a separate entrance at the end of the building, away from the administrative offices.

The maintenance building will have four bays, along with two offices, a break room, utility room and restroom.

A 30-space parking area that will feature trees and shrubs will separate the two buildings, and there will be covered porches at the police and administrative entrances.

Those who enjoy homemade food and free entertainment had plenty of options Saturday.

Himmels Church, Rebuck; Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin; Holy Angels Church, Kulpmont, and Our Lady of Mercy Church, Slabtown, held their respective festivals and block parties.

The events catered to a wide range of people. There were plenty of food options, from homemade pigeons to classic-cut french fries. Entertainment also varied, from a 1960s tribute band to Christian music groups.

Himmel's

At Himmel's Church Grove, homemade ice cream topped with peaches and free potato chips cooked on the spot by Dale Fetter were just a few of the delicious treats offered at the annual event, located in the shade along Schwaben Creek.

Live entertainment, a duck derby, animal balloon making and exhibits demonstrating the lifestyle of the Cherokee Indians rounded out the fun in Rebuck.

Transfiguration

Long lines for potato cakes at the Transfiguration block party along Shamokin Street proved the ethnic treats are as popular as ever. Almost as popular as the potato cakes was the haluski, which sold almost as fast as it was cooked.

Church volunteers kept busy manning stations throughout the grounds and in the basement of the church, where the kitchen is located. Runners constantly carried food back and forth from the church to the parish grounds.

Holy Angels

About 5 miles to the east of the Transfiguration block party, another popular coal region event was taking place: The Holy Angels Church picnic. Lines were long for potato cakes, torpedo subs and funnel cakes. A team of experienced volunteers worked vigorously to keep the lines moving.

Children were entertained by games and a face-painting stand. For adults, a basket raffle that consisted of 153 themed baskets - a record for the picnic - was held Saturday evening.

Our Lady of Mercy

Two words: cake wheel.

For 50 cents, people could try their luck at winning a homemade pie or cake at the Our Lady of Mercy Church annual picnic. After a spin of the wheel, a pin landed on one of 40 numbers. Several people guessed the correct number and walked away with a baked good after spending just a few dollars.

Nearby, The '60 Boys performed a set of classic tunes, including songs by Ray Charles and the Blues Brothers. The band rocked for the hundreds of people watching from lawn chairs and for those waiting in line for food.

DANVILLE - Shamokin Mayor William Milbrand was listed in serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center Saturday evening after suffering what colleagues have been told was a heart attack earlier in the day.

City clerk Robert Slaby confirmed the mayor was taken to Geisinger during the early morning hours. He was told the mayor was "experiencing some heart problems." A nursing supervisor reported his condition Saturday night.

"We are all worried about

him and wish him a speedy recovery," said council member Dave Kinder.

Kinder, as director of finance, is acting mayor while Milbrand recuperates.

"Under the Third Class City Code, that is the order of progression," Slaby said.

"That's the way I understand it," Kinder agreed. "Of course, our first priority is for the health and recovery of Billy."

Kinder said Milbrand had been pulled in many directions lately. He owns and operates Catawese Coach Lines, which he purchased in 2010. A former councilman, he has increased his duties with the city since taking over as mayor this year, including working closely with personnel from the Department of Community and Economic Development on the city's Act 47 financial recovery plan. Milbrand was also heavily involved in the planning the city's 150th anniversary celebration, which included a week of activities that culminated with a large parade on July 5.

"With all that going on, it makes for a lot of pressure and stress, which probably got to him," Kinder said.

Milbrand won the election race for mayor by one vote. He had served on council the previous four years.

He is a former chief in the Shamokin Fire Bureau and director of the Our Shamokin Band, which recently reunited for the city's 150th anniversary celebration.

In July 2013, then-Mayor George Rozinskie was hospitalized after falling down 15 steps at his home. He didn't return to regular mayoral duties until October.

SHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities Art Gallery will present the work of one of its board members, local artist Mary Ann Labosky Levins. Her exhibit, "A Retrospective of My Favorite Subjects," will open with a public reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Levins, a Shamokin native and an Our Lady of Lourdes alumnus, began painting in her early 60s after some encouragement from a friend. After a year of formal study at Welch Art Studios in Shamokin, she took first place and best in show for her one-person show in acrylic at the Bloomsburg Fair Art Show in 2006. She is continuing her studies with local artist and instructor Chet Davis.

She also serves on the board of directors of the Northumberland County Council for the Arts Gallery as treasurer, is a founding member of the Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts, and will be volunteering on the upcoming Shamokin Park Bench projects.

Levins strives to bring a fresh look to her subjects, whether its flowers, fruit, landscapes or people, and likes to try to capture the interplay of light and shadows on glass and cut crystal. "I loved painting these subjects and I hope people who come to the gallery will enjoy seeing them," she said.

The exhibit will run until Sept. 15 and can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday.

In addition to fine art, visitors to Levins' reception will be treated to music and refreshments. The Lucky Charms, an acoustic trio featuring Paul Riffon on violin, Brett Mowery on guitar and Lisa Welch Knecht on upright bass, will perform lively traditional, Irish and folk music. The trio will be joined by special musical guests, including 12-year-old bluegrass bassist Zane Mowery. Refreshments will be provided by the arts council. This evening of art and music is free and the public is invited.

The gallery is located inside the Arts Center at the former Shamokin High School at 2 E. Arch St. in Shamokin on the lower floor. Visitors should use the lower handicapped entrance and follow signs once inside.

SELINSGROVE-Danielle Boyd, of Coal Township, was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring 2014 semester.

The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Boyd, a junior majoring in creative writing and Spanish, is a 2012 graduate of Shamokin Area High School and the daughter of James and Sandy Boyd.

The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to emphasize the importance of becoming a member. When a local business shows they are involved in their local chamber, it not only shows their support and community involvement, but it helps with their own success as well.

In a web-based survey completed by 2,000 adults nationwide, results show that most consumers value a business that is active within their local chamber of commerce. According to the survey, 19 percent of consumers are more likely to think favorably of a business if it is a member of its local chamber. If a company shows they are actively involved with their chamber (for example, the business owner sits on the chamber board), consumers are 12 percent more likely to think that its products stack up better against the competition.

To prove this point, the survey reveals that consumers who know that an insurance company is a chamber member are 43 percent more likely to consider buying insurance from them. The same applies for restaurants. When consumers know that a restaurant is a member, they are 50 percent more likely to eat at that franchise more often.

In other news

- Thank you to everyone who assisted with the 2014 annual Duck Drop. The event once again was a successful fundraiser for the chamber, raising more than $1,600 toward chamber efforts. Thank you to all of the community members who purchased tickets, the Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance for its volunteers and use of nets, and thank you to our 2014 sponsors - Family Home Medical, Housing Authority of Northumberland County, Leanne Bjorklund, M&T Bank, Olvany Insurance Agency, Pam Burns and VNA Health System.

- The TV show "American Pickers," is coming to Pennsylvania in August and they are looking for leads. They only pick private collections. Anyone interested in being on the show or referring someone, contact the producer, Jodi Friedman, at jfriedman@cineflex.com or by calling 646-873-6528.

For information regarding chamber events, visit www.brushvalleychamber.com or contact me at 570-648-4675.

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Divorces

Kimberla L. Dilliplane, 426 Water St., Ranshaw, from Roy A. Dilliplane, 133 W. Montgomery St., Coal Township. Married April 26, 1997.

Hope L. Fabrizio from Michael C. Fabrizio, both of 318 School Road, Dalmatia. Married April 1, 2005.

Marriage licenses

David A. DeMarco and Amber A. Barnes, both of 429 W. Second St., Mount Carmel. To be issued Aug. 4.

Property transfers

David E. Wolfe and Trisha M. Wolfe to Trisha M. Wolfe and David E. Wolfe, property in Lower Mahanoy Township, $1.

William R. Klinger and Judith Ann Klinger to David T. Mielke, property in Zerbe Township, $1.

Gary J. Herman and Jill Herman-Reed to Rosemarie Sampson, property in Shamokin, $14,000.

Esther V. Evans estate, Marsha Evans Karnes (executrix), to Michael Sinopoli and Barbara Sinopoli, property in Kulpmont, $21,000.

Ronald E. Hughes and Sandra Hughes to Robin A. Caulder and Bobby J. Caulder, property in Coal Township, $1.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Bonnie R. Ziegler, property in Marion Heights, $11,000.

Randy Probst and Dee A. Probst to Joseph E. Shearn, property in Coal Township, $3,500.

Tri-City Development Co. to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 2110 Inc., property in Mount Carmel, $55,000.

Michael Grommett to Jeffrey Fodor, property in Shamokin, $4,500.

Joleanne Hall to Donald Eugene Hall and William Joseph Hall, property in Kulpmont, no price listed.

Nancy A. Paskanik (individually and executrix), Helen T. Paskanik estate and Andrew M. Paskanik to Nancy A. Paskanik, property in Coal Township, no price listed.

Sondra E. Krebs and David L. Krebs to Sarah M. Novack, property in Coal Township, $52,500.

Virginia M. Milewski (by agent), Dolores Doyle (agent), to Edward J. Kaczmarek, Louise M. Kaczmarek, Maria L. Michalski and Edward J. Kaczmarek III, property in Mount Carmel, $5,000.

Phyllis A. Markowski to Whitney J. Markowski, property in Coal Township, $1.

Sherri Clark Shebelsky to Robert Schell and Cindy Schell, property in Coal Township, $15,000.

Xin Wang Chen and Yan Chen to Xin Wang Chen, property in Kulpmont, $1.

Kenneth Ross to Christine Perez, property in Mount Carmel, $100.

Paul C. Hoover (individually and executor), Mary Lee Hoover estate, Cheryl L. Hoover, Ruth M. Hoover, Jane K. Stevens and Vernon E. Stevens Jr. to Randy Ritzman, property in Little Mahanoy Township, $120,000.

Timothy R. Hettinger and Eileen F. Hettinger to Michael N. Dugan and Birgit J. Dugan, property in Rush Township, $290,000.

Corey Kappen and Katherine Kappen to Robert A. Schminkey II, property in Upper Augusta Township, $1.

Don A. Rosini, Robert J. Rosini and Jane L. Klembara to Don A. Rosini, Robert J. Rosini, Jane L. Klembara, Matthew Rosini and Dianne C. Garancosky, property in Coal Township, $1.

Patricia Hardin and Joseph Thew to Joseph Thew, property in Coal Township, $1.

Northumberland County Sheriff's Office and William Fuller III to the Federal National Mortgage Association, property in Coal Township, $1,171.59.

William S. Karpinski Sr. estate, William S. Karpinski Jr. (administrator), to William S. Karpinski Jr. and Michael T. Karpinski Sr., property in Shamokin, $16,668.

William S. Karpinski Jr. and Michael T. Karpinski Sr. to William S. Karpinski Jr. and Lisa A. Karpinski, property in Shamokin, $16,668.

Kerri I. Mills to Wells Fargo Bank NA, property in Shamokin, $1.

Northumberland County Sheriff's Office, Christine R. Glace and Eric Glace to Federal National Mortgage Association, property in Coal Township, $1,645.95.

Crazy Angels Housing LLC to Anthony W. Waltz, property in Coal Township, $6,000.

James A. Mohl to Randy T. McGhee and Cheryl A. McGhee, property in Mount Carmel, $26,700.

ELIZABETHVILLE - "You are looking at 65 years of collecting," Mike Margerum said as he sipped his morning "orange juice" from his porch on a perfect July day.

The collection he refers to is his antique Studebakers and, turns out, his orange juice is a can of Yuengling Premium.

Looking out from the porch, its rafters decorated with old license plates, provides a view of six of Margerum's prized automobiles parked in a paved driveway outside his massive three-bay garage.

Two more can be found in his garage and the other five Studebakers in his collection are stored a few blocks from his home in a garage at Swab Wagon Co., a business started in 1868 by Margerum's great-grandfather, Jonas Swab. A Civil War veteran and blacksmith by trade, Swab built horse-drawn wagons of all varieties for work and personal use, and his company continues today, building truck bodies for fire, rescue, animal control and utility vehicles, still right in the middle of Elizabethville.

'Drivers,' not show cars

It was back in 1916 that Swab Wagon Co. also became a Studebaker dealer, selling the American-made cars and trucks until the manufacturer folded in the mid-1960s.

Margerum, who is retired and "pushing 80 with a short stick," as he said, credits his son, Ben, for being a big factor in keeping his vehicles road worthy.

"When you have this many cars, there is always something to fix" Margerum said.

One striking thing about the collection is the shear size of the early 20th century horseless carriages. His two-seat Studebaker Big Six is nearly the size of a modern mini van.

Margerum stresses that his collection consists of "drivers," not show cars. These are no trailer queens, he said.

And drivers they are. Margerum regularly takes them out with his friends in the Vintage Motor Touring Society, an informal group of owners who take their old iron out for long drives eight times a year.

Margerum's garage, complete with a lift, is a gear head's dream. Above one of the doors is a sign that reads "Edgemont Garage," a name used for a time by Swab for its car dealer and service station. Margerum calls his garage, which he had built approximately four years ago, the "New Edgemont Garage."

Tools, old signs from his family business, pins and plaques from the many car shows and meets he's attended, the sweet smell of motor oil and pin-ups girls adorn the garage.

Nicest Studebaker ever

Margerum considers any vehicle produced post World War II as "modern," meaning he has just two in his collection: a 1960 Studebaker Lark convertible and the odd-ball Chrysler TC by Maserati, which was produced from 1989 to 1991. This doesn't include the Dodge Caravan that serves as his daily driver.

Asked to name his favorite, Margerum is hesitant, but said it's the 1926 Big Six Roadster. It is a relative newbie to his collection, acquired in Idaho about four years ago.

"That is the nicest car Studebaker ever made," he said.

Also of note is a Studebaker M Series truck with a Swab Wagon Co. utility body. Lettering on the doors says "Wiconisco Telephone and Telegraph Co., Elizabethville, PA." The truck looks as if it just rolled out of Swab Wagon Co., ready for work in 1947.

Margerum's first car was a 1940 Studebaker Champion. Although he doesn't have that particular car, he has one just like it.

Every car has a story

Margerum's love of cars has taken him to car shows and meets all over the world, including New Zealand and Australia.

"Without the hobby, I would have never had the opportunity to travel like that," he said.

He very much enjoys showing his collection to anyone who's interested.

"There is not much point in having a collection if no one comes to see it," he said. "Every one of these cars has a story."

If you pay a visit, Margerum will hear you coming when you run over the black hose across his driveway that rings a bell, a common practice at gas stations of the past.

"No one sneaks up on me," he said.

He does ask that you call in advance, 717-362-4021, and when you come, he'll likely even offer you some "orange juice."

For a complete history on the Swab Wagon Company, visit their website at www.swabwagon.com.

Interstate traffic restricted for work

BUCKHORN - Interstate 80 westbound at the Buckhorn interchange is opened to unrestricted traffic in both lanes until 6 a.m. Monday, when the contractor will perform permanent line painting and miscellaneous cleanup work.

There will be lane restrictions implemented throughout the day. This $2.6 million resurfacing project is expected be completed by the end of the day Monday, weather permitting, PennDOT reported.

Bridge replacement starts Aug. 11

LECK KILL - A PennDOT bridge crew will begin a bridge replacement project on Route 2027 (Cider Press Road) in Upper Mahanoy Township on Monday, Aug. 11.

This work will include redirecting a tributary to Little Mahantango Creek, removing the existing bridge, placing a new precast box culvert, pouring new curbs, upgrading guiderail and paving the box and both roadway approaches.

The road will be closed during the project. A detour will be in effect using Route 3010 (Schwaben Creek Road) to Pauls Road and Valley Road.

The new bridge is scheduled to be open to traffic by late-September.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day.

UNION TOWNSHIP - Three local police department uniform shirts were among the items taken in a burglary in this Schuylkill County township between June 8 and Friday afternoon.

State police at Frackville said someone forced open a locked front porch window at a home owned by Mary Drumheller, 52, of Shenandoah, and Jason Drumheller, 34, of Mount Carmel, at 174 Strawberry Lane.

The "entire house" was ransacked, police said.

Removed were a black police uniform shirt with patches from the Ashland Borough Police Department; a gray police uniform shirt with patches from the Frackville Borough Police Department, and a black uniform shirt with patches from Butler Township Police Department.

It is possible a Kevlar bullet proof vest was taken, police said. It would be in a blue carrier.

Also, two green storage containers holding sports memorabilia, including complete sets of baseball cards, rare rookie cards, signed plaques, photographs and other items, were stolen.

Jason Drumheller is a full-time patrolman with Mount Carmel Borough Police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-874-5300.

SUNBURY - Northumberland County law enforcement officials went door-to-door again Monday, collecting what they could of the $22.8 million in unpaid court costs owed to the county.

There are no delusions of eventually bringing in the entire sum, but as little as 1 percent would mean $228,000 in revenue.

Officials collected $1,200 Monday and another $700 is expected to be paid by Friday. Payment plans that should bring in thousands more were established.

About $3,500 was collected two weeks ago from other past criminal defendants, along with establishment of additional payment plans.

It's a slow go so far, but it's a start.

"We're making contact, getting some payments. I think it's going good," said Andrew Charnosky from the probation department.

43 targeted

There are 14,123 open cases from the past 50 years involving delinquent court costs. The largest single amount of money owed by one offender is $194,000.

Ideally, if staffing in the sheriff's and probation offices would allow, such collections would take place three or four days a week, said deputy probation chief Tim Heitzman. As it is, a collection sweep will occur as scheduling permits, but the sweeps do have the backing of the county commissioners.

Charnosky and Jason Lasko from the probation department and Brad Harvey from the sheriff's office led Monday's effort. They were joined by Justin Dunkelberger, county prothonotary, and Heitzman, along with members of the local media.

The law enforcement officials worked from a list of 43 names from the Sunbury and Northumberland areas, people who owe a combined $466,000. It's safe to say most of those who answered the door were less than thrilled to see them, but there was little in the way of resistance.

First installments paid

The first visit was to Lake Augusta Outfitters at Shikellamy State Park. Its owner, Angela Troutman, owes $1,016. She established a payment plan within minutes and made the first installment later Monday morning.

Benjamin Kelley Jr., of Northumberland, was furious at the sight of the media, but he paid $500 cash and agreed to pay $100 a month to erase the $1,971.19 he owes.

Kenneth Stuck, of 120 S. Sixth St., Northumberland, who owes $2,543.15, was working and not home. But contact was made later and he agreed to pay up to $100 a month, Heitzman said.

Pay or jail

A few others weren't home, either, like Selena Delosier, of 233 1/2 S. Third St., Sunbury, who owes $9,414.04. Business cards were left on her doorstep. A neighbor spoke briefly with law enforcement.

"I let her know it's in (Delosier's) best interest to call or go to jail," Lasko said.

ALLENTOWN - A former Shamokin Area student will play on the Musikfest stage on Wednesday for a special performance

Tanner Farrow, an incoming freshman to Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg, is the lead vocalist of the band "Fractured Apple" which won a special Battle of the Bands held in May for the benefit of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Because of winning the competition, the band earned the right to play at Musikfest from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Plaza Tropical Stage.

Prior to moving to Easton in May 2012, Farrow was under the vocal direction Patty Zablosky and Bonnie Klinger. He is a son of Andrew and Amy Farrow, of Easton, and the grandson of Sam May, of Shamokin, Shirley May, of Coal Township, and Andrew and Melissa Farrow, of Shamokin.

Band members are Farrow on lead vocal, Chris Eichlin on bass and backup vocals, Covey Carpenter on keyboard, and Liam Dean on drums and backup vocals.

The band formed in January during a band coaching session with The Lesson Center. Their music ranges from the Beatles, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Weezer and The Fray.