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10 Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Monday, March 10, 1997 Vl 1 1 i Standard-Speaker HAZLETON, PA. Stef anek seeks re-election Divorces granted -p ivr" 1 Tamaqua Rush Twp. Panther Valley 1 1 i I The Irish Lads will perforin Saturday for St. Patrick's Day. Irish Lads to play Saturday Pat Freeh-Stefanek of 117 N.

Greenwood Tamaqua, announced that she is seeking reelection to Tamaqua Borough Council in the May primary election. Stefanek, a three-term incumbent, is a 1963 graduate of Tamaqua High School, attended Penn State University and i graduated from Berks Real I Estate Institute in Reading. I Her past employment experi-I ence has been as a sales manag-I er for Tupperware Home Parties, Kissimee, and as an advertising executive for a local weekly newspaper. She is employed by Interstate Reality Management Co. of Marlton, N.J., as the site manager for the Tamaqua High Rise Apartments.

She also works as a real estate salesman with Gene Durigan Real Estate in Lehighton. Stefanek attends Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Tamaqua where she serves as a lector. As a councilwoman, she chairs the public improvement committee, ordinance and reso- Richard Hadesty Sr. Hadesty seeks mayor's position Richard Hadesty Sr.

announced his candidacy for mayor of Tamaqua on the Republican ticket. Hadesty, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua, is the son of the late Stanley and Katherine Hadesty. He is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ where he has served as a deacon and elder and chaired many committees. He is also active in the Brotherhood of the church and helps cook the annual fund-raising meals. Hadesty is a member of Masonic Lodge 238, Lehigh Valley Consistory in Allentown, and American Hose Co.

No. 1 where he served as ambulance director from 1962 to 1971. He is a volunteer firefighter and a volunteer with the Schuylkill County Safe Kids Coalition. He also served in the National Guard. Hadesty retired from Mack Trucks in Allentown and lives with his wife Judy and their two children Kelly and Richard Jr.

1.. fnJ 2C the emotional roller coaster-created by their performances because the music and humor are universal, flowing directly from their hearts and souls. The Irish Lads will take the stage at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday and play until 11:30. Advance tickets are available at Hits and Heroes in Tamaqua and Lansford; The Treasure Shop, Jim Thorpe; Mahanoy City Food Store, and The Medicine Shoppe, Tamaqua; and at Marian High School.

Tickets are $15 and are available first come, first served. The Irish Lads will be making a return appearance to The Palace Restaurant in Lansford on Saturday night for the annual St. Patrick's Day Party sponsored by the Marian High School Alumni Association. Last year, over 200 people attended the show by The Irish Lads at The Palace. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Irish Lads.

Since arriving on the Irish music scene in 1978, the Lads have steadily gained the reputation of being hard-working American performers dedicated to the preservation of Irish culture and history through its folk music. Their style and stage presence combine the best characteristics of many Irish folk gorups. The Lads have shared the stage with countless groups including the Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem and the legendary Dubliners. Tom Boyle (vocals, guitar, mandolin, fiddle) and Mike Dolon (vocals, Irish concertina, banjo, bodhran) are the two original members of the group. McAdoo Divorce decrees were granted 5 by Schuylkill County judges to: Edward Thomas R.R.

4 Tamaqua, from Cheryl Ann Mazaika, nee Lockwood, -411 Hazle Tamaqua. They; were married June 24, 1978. i Gary W. Joseph, 300 W.J Chester Shenandoah, from; Mary G. Joseph, 200 Ohio-Avenue, Shenandoah Heights.

They were married June 24, 1978. William L. Evans, 923 Fair-; mont Avenue, Pottsville, from! Sheila A. Evans, St. Clair.

They were married Mary 3, 1990. Ann Chiccinie, 303 S. Center Pottsville, from Joseph Paul Chiccine, 319 E. Race Pott- sville. They were married 25, 1992.

Michael S. Hendricks, R.R. 1 Pottsville, from Donna A. Hen- dricks, 314 Pine Hill I Minersville. They were married; Sept.

26, 1981. Man denies abusing son of girlfriend ERIE (AP) A man accused of first-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend's baby told a newspaper he did not abuse the boy and tried his best to revive him the day he died. "I never did anything to the baby," Edwin Brown Jr. told the Erie Times-News. "Throw it I never did anything like that.

Never." Brown, 22, asked for an in-' terview Saturday to counter negative press coverage he said he was receiving during the trial I of his former girlfriend, Jennifer Shaffer, 18. Shaffer also is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Christopher Shaffer, who was 3 months old when he died of blows to the skull July 3 at Brown's home in Corry. Police said the baby's body had bite i marks to the feet, a burn mark, injuries to the penis and broken ribs. In Shaffer's trial, which began Wednesday, defense attorneys have argued that the baby's in-1 juries were the result of abuse by Brown. In videotaped state-? ments, Shaffer said Brown abused the boy daily, including throwing him into a car seat; shortly before he died, while she did nothing.

Brown blamed Shaffer. He said he saw "little things" in-: dicating abuse. "I guess she was just-frustrated," he said. "But I don't want to say anything about her because of her trial." 't Prosecutors say Shaffer ne-j glected or was hostile to the boy. Brown, who is being held at the Erie County Prison, will beS tried separately.

Prosecutors are, seeking the death penalty in both rases. Witnesses Shaffer's trial noted that Bnrvn tried to revive the boy when Shaffer said he was not breathinfe "I did everything I could," Brown said. "I didn't know how to do CPR, but I was trying." program counts of deceptive business practices by giving false statements while crew chief for City of Pottsville. Mason was ordered to pay court costs and a $300 fee and serve 12 months probation. Lynn Moyer, 33, of Or-wigsburg, charged with forging drug prescriptions, was ordered to pay court costs and a $300 fee and serve 12 months probation.

Eric Michael Wychunas, 18, of Pottsville, charged with tossing rocks at a vehicle, recklessly endangering another person and throwing things on a road, was ordered to pay court costs, a $300 fee, and restitution of $252.28 and serve 12 months probation. Lisa Kelly, 28, of Pottsville, on a DUI charge was ordered to pay court costs and a $500 fee. She loses her driver's license for four months and must serve 12 months probation. Her blood-alcohol content was .18. Pamela M.

Brown, 25, of Cressona, on a DUI charge was ordered to pay court costs and a $500 fee and serve 12 months probation. Her BAC was .157. Christopher Barkett, 27, of Schuylkill Haven, charged with DUI was ordered to pay court costs and a $500 fee. He loses his driver's license for four: months and must serve 12 months probation. His BAC was .169.

MCCS notingjubilee LL REGISTRATION The McAdoo Little League will hold its final registration, tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary School. Registration is $15 per child and $5 for each additional child. Birth certificates are needed as proof of age. PIROHI SALE SLATED St.

Michael's Kitchen Corps, 17 E. Blaine McAdoo, will make and sell pirohi from noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Scouts meet today Cub Scout Pack 643 in McAdoo will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at St.

Kunegunda's School Hall. Topics to be discussed are the Blue and Gold Banquet and spring activities. Parents and Scouts are urged to attend. Patricia Stefanek lution committee, and tax exoneration committee. She also serves as a member of the downtown redevelopment, public safety and recreation committees.

Stefanek is recognized as founder of the successful Tamaqua Beautification Commission. The goal of Stefanek and the TBC is to make "Tamaqua a Nicer Place to Live." The TBC is an organization that strongly supports community improvement through vol-unteerism with funds generated through annual fund-raisers and donations. She is vice president of the newly-created Eastern Schuylkill Recreation Commission whose goal is to hire a full-time recreation director and use all the facilities of the Tamaqua Area School District providing programs for both young and old. She also serves with the Howard Buehler Park Commission. Active in Republican Party politics for the past 16 years, Stefanek belongs to the Tamaqua Republican Club and is a member of the Schuylkill County Republican Committee executive board.

Other organizations she is affiliated with include the Tamaqua 2004 Committee and the local Red Cross Bloodmobile board of directors. She is a former Meals on Wheels volunteer. A lifelong resident of Dutch Hill, she is the widow of Michael Stefanek and the mother of two daughters Rachelle, a graduate of Harcum Junior College in Brym Mawr, and Renee, a graduate of Lehigh-Carbon Community College in Schnecksville and Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg. Stefanek is the daughter of the late Robert "Pat" Freeh and the late Rosanna Shatusky Freeh, former proprietors of Freeh's Cafe on East Union Street in Tamaqua. and attend the county's drug and alcohol clinic at Good Samaritan hospital, Pottsville.

fl Bryan Keith Yoder, 21, of 1508 Walnut Ashland, charged with sellingfurnishing alcohol beverage to minors, must pay court costs and a $250 fee and serve 12 months probation. Daniel Arthur Byrons, 37, of Middletown, on charges of simulating objects of antiquity and deceptive business practice, was ordered to pay court costs and a $250 fee and serve 12 months probation. He was charged with selling mislabeled commodities at the Hometown Market, Rush Township, on May 29,1996. David Erwin Henritzy, 45, of Lehighton, charged with simple assault and harassment which occurred in a parking lot of a shopping center in Snyders Village, West Penn Township, was ordered to pay court costs, a $300 fee, and restitution of $353.50, and serve six months probation. Steven Edward Hunt 18, of R.R.

2 Pottsville, charged with criminal trespass, conspiracy, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, was ordered to pay court costs and a $300 fee and serve 12 months probation. William E. Mason, 59, of Pottsville, charged with three Rich Fedoriska (vocals, bass and accoustic guitar) has been a Lad since 1982. In 1994, the trio expanded its overall depth of sound and quality adding Roger Redmond to the group. Redmond (vocals, tinwhistle, mandolin, banjo, harp, bagpipes, guitar) has been active on the Irish music scene for over 25 years.

The Irish Lads have provided entertainment to thousands of people through their wit, music, and good will. What originated as a hobby now commands much of their time with performances in seven states and the District of Columbia. Their second album, "Give Ireland Back to the Irish," is indicative of the group's versatility as it features Irish ballads, foot-stomping tunes, and rousing rebel numbers. Their latest release, "Sing of Ireland," is a blend of humorous, folk and serious offerings including an original composition, "Sing of Ireland" which recaps the history of The Irish Lads. One need not be Irish to ride Mahanoy City serve God, their family and the community.

This year also marks the school's second annual appeal to alumni and friends. Money from the appeal is sorely needed to keep the school going and its mission strong. Last year's first appeal fell short of its goal and school officials said they need desperately to reach this year's goal of $10,000 and hopefully exceed it. "Everyone at MCCS deeply thanks last year's donors," said Joseph Wirtz, director of development. "We pray you can do it again And for those who were unable to give, or those who have just found out about the appeal, we hope that you can join the givers in 1997." "Remember your roots and let us continue to walk together in support of Catholic education." 40 OFF A One Year Supply of Disposable Cosmetic Contacts.

Exam NOT included 11 DefendLsL-ints placed in ARB This year the administration, faculty, students and parents of Mahanoy City Catholic School join in celebrating the school "Silver Jubilee." The mission of the school remains the same to provide a quality education with the emphasis on the school's special three "R's" religion, respect and responsibility. The mission is still alive and well because of a dedicated staff, faculty and volunteers who work hard to impart the knowledge, faith and talents necessary to achieve each student's goals, For the past 25 years, MCCS has nurtured the talents of its children and watched many of them find their special role in the world while continuing to COUNCIL MEETING SET Mahanoy City Borough Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers of the municipal building, 239 E. Pine St. The public is invited.

Some Restrictions May Apply a storage shed behind 409 Texas Shenandoah Heights, owned by Edward Barowski, and criminal trespass on the property. He has to pay court costs, a $250 assessment fee, and restitution of $157.83 and serve 12 months probation. Shawn Connors, 26, of 230 W. Main Girardville, charged with public drunkenness, simple assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct with intent, was ordered to pay costs and a $250 assessment fee and to serve 12 months probation. Dorine Ann Long, 48, of Schuylkill Haven, charged with criminal mischief by scratching paint on a car, was ordered to make restitution of $100 to the victim, pay court costs and a $250 fee and serve 12 months probation.

Donald B. Romig, 59, of Port Carbon, charged with driving under influence, must pay costs and a $500 fee. He loses his driver's license for four months and must serve 12 months probation. His blood-alcohol content was .22. David J.

Snyder, 24, of 86 Oakland Avenue, Ashland, charged with resisting arrest, escape from police custody and disorderly conduct with intent, must pay court costs and a $250 fee, serve 12 momths probation Eighteen people escaped prison sentences by qualifying for the standard Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition probation program while appearing-before judges in Schuylkill County Court. The program is for people with no criminal record and no violence or injuries associated with their crime. By accepting the terms of the program the offenders have the chance to earn dismissal of the charges. Among those placed in the program were: William James Addison, 1227 E. Pine Mahanoy City, charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

He was ordered to pay court costs and a fee of $250 to cover the ARD program costs, and was placed on probation for 12 months. Mark T. Brown, 30, of Pottsville, charged with pool sell-ingbookmaking, possession of" a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was charged by-state police with taking bets for sports games. He was ordered to pay costs, $250 assessment fee, and restitution of $500 and serve 12 months on probation.

Thomas Anthony Chatkiewicz, 19, of 211 E. Lloyd Shenandoah, charged witH burglary and theft of items from FAMILY VISION CENTER 7 Family and Pediatric Vision Care Vision Rehabilitation LAUREL MALL HAZLETON PHONE: 455-5498.