Friday declared Helen Kuzo Day
MOUNT CARMEL - On behalf of council and all Mount Carmel citizens, Helen Kuzo was congratulated on her centennial birthday. It is proclaimed by Mayor J. Kevin Jones that Sept. 23, 2011, as Helen Kuzo Day in the borough. She was born Sept. 23, 1911. At the age of 18, she married John and moved to the area. Her family owned and operated the Kuzo Brothers Ford-Mercury Dealership for more than 30 years. She is recognized as the matriarch of a family of five children, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
She was always an integral part of the community and was in particular an active member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Electronic recycling begins today
COAL TOWNSHIP - Coal Township commissioners announce that beginning today, the township recycling center will offer free disposal of most electronic products. For the time being, these products will be accepted only on Thursdays.
Products that will be accepted include computers, monitors, televisions, radios and cell phones, as well as small, non-freon containing appliances such as sweepers, toaster ovens and microwaves.
Progress reports out Monday
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area Middle/High School will distribute progress reports to students Monday. All students in grades seven through 12 will receive a progress report to update parents on their child's academic status.