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No. 48 – Issued Quarterly BOROUGH OF SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA February 2016

On the inside . . .Skating Party This Winter? ......... Pg. 4Rec. Dept. and Utility News ........ Pg. 6Tips from The Code Guy ............. Pg. 14Services Update & Events ............ Pg. 16Haven – A Touch of History ....... Pg. 21

enforce the virtue of “courtesy” in a person.The Borough can stop the annual “free holiday

parking.” I do not personally believe that is a good idea. But, if the merchants sincerely think that is the answer, certainly the Borough would oblige.

Landlords could and should ask their tenants to refrain from parking at the meters. Tenants should be respectful and cognizant of the merchants in the area and the difficulties present with operating a business. Shop owners and their employees need to refrain from parking at metered locations. Sure, there would be walking involved; but, this time of year, exercise could go a long way.

So, as you can see there is no magic wand to make

By Scott Graver, AdministratorEvery year in every borough

with a downtown business district, the same complaint is heard …“The Borough gives free parking during the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays and renters, merchants and/or their employees park in the free metered spaces.” This cyclic event is inevitable.

Let’s think about this for a moment. The Borough’s “free parking” intent is to promote shopping in the business district, but that policy may be back-firing on itself?

Could it be that some retail busi-nesses do not depend on customers coming to shop and therefore their employees are parking there? Is it pos-sible that renters are taking up a large number of the free spaces? Both condi-tions contribute to the problem. Maybe we just don’t fully understand the impact of taking that quick, easy and free parking space for eight or nine hours?

Unfortunately, there is no easy solution for this annual dilemma. The borough police cannot ticket “legally” parked vehicles and the Borough cannot

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Bah, Humbug! Abuse Sours “Free Parking” Good Will

New Ideas, New Solutions Lead Borough’s Progress

PETITION COULD ASK FOR RT. 443 ROUTE CHANGE

HHAVENAVEN H HIGHLIGHTSIGHLIGHTSTMTM““The Little Town That CouldThe Little Town That Could””

Saturday, April 2 – Healthy Haven Health Fair; fun activities for all ages, cooking class and Zumba demonstration, health screenings; Walk In Art Center, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 – Children’s Trout Rodeo; BubeckPark / Stoyer’s Dam

Saturday, April 16 – Brew Fest; celebration of beer; Walk In Art Center, 2 to 5 p.m. Proceeds support Our Haven Foundation and downtown projects.

Sunday, May 1 – Car Show & Cruise-In; Bubeck Park, 2 to 6 p.m.; enjoy musical entertainment, craft vendors, and food while admiring motoring beauties.

Monday, May 30 – Memorial Day; parade through town and service held in the fi rst block of Parkway; Lions Club pancake breakfast at High School cafeteria.

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From the Desk of the Borough Administrator

Scott GraverBorough Admin.

secure attached lid. The lid keeps the material in the cans where it belongs on windy days. We can all attest to the unsightly mess that accompanies windy days when light plastic and newspaper are blown throughout borough streets.

In the event that you wish to rid your residence of recyclables at a faster pace than collect-ed, there are additional roll-off dumpsters conveniently located at our compost/recycling center at the end of St. Charles Street. Signs are posted for “cardboard only” in our card-board dumpsters and “single stream” in our single stream dumpster.

Some of the new sanitation trucks you see in town have “dual” compartments. One side is for recycling and the other for garbage. Some might think the truck workers are throwing everything into the garbage when, in fact, the truck is set up for separation.

These advances couldn’t make it any easier to recycle. So pitch in Schuylkill Haven!

Move Rt. 443 from Dock to East Main?Whether you love it or hate it, the PennDOT Route

61 Widening Project is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. During the course of the proj-ect, Borough officials have discussed the possibility of submitting a request to PennDOT to move State Rt. 443 from Dock Street to Main Street. Longtime residents have told me this idea has previously been discussed and explored.

Why you ask? It would move much of the truck traffic away from Dock Street. Tractor-trailers have been responsible for a number of damages to bor-ough-owned electric poles on Dock Street. Curves and ninety-degree turns make it problematic for large trucks to navigate.

As with any change of this magnitude, there will be concerns and issues to be studied prior to any final decision. In an effort to get as much public input as possible, tell us what you think. Comments and opin-ions are welcome and necessary.

this work. I think we can make a difference if mer-chants, landlords, tenants and employees would take a moment to realize that their actions affect more people than they realize.

Recycling now done weeklyWhen it comes to recycling, Schuylkill Haven

Borough is by far the most aggressive and opportu-nistic borough within the county.

Consider the opportunities and ave-nues available to recycle for both resi-dents and businesses. The Borough recycles under the “Single Stream Recycling” method. Single Stream means that all of your recyclable material can be put into one con-

tainer.What does this mean? No need to separate materi-

als and no more individual containers for each mate-rial. Our new sanitation/recycling vendor has also instituted a weekly curbside recycling pick up that coincides with your sanitation collection. The weekly collection replaces the past practice of a bi-monthly program.

Brand new thirty-two gallon round recycle bins with attached lids are now available for residents. These newer bins have a two-fold advantage over the smaller bins. They hold more material and have a

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Are we going to have an ice skating party?I’ve been going on and on recently about the 2016

ice skating party at Stoyer’s Dam. I said, “If Mother Nature works with us on the temperatures, we will

definitely have the party.” Well, now (at this writing) we have two feet of snow on the thin ice that’s already there.

When I asked for help from Mother Nature I should have specified, “no snow!” It’s not looking good this year. First, we need the cold temperatures and then we have to move the snow. I have a feeling the 2016 party, sadly, may not be possible. We’ll see.

Speaking of snow, the bor-ough crew did a wonderful job keeping up with that late January snowstorm. We’re fortunate to have so many skilled workers in the borough who, in addi-tion to working their regular jobs, operate the plows and stay ahead of the snow accumulations. I know some citizens may not have gotten their alleys done immediately, but keep in mind we have many miles of roads to plow. The first priority is emergency equip-ment. Whether it’s an ambulance, fire truck or a police car, they are always the borough’s first concern.

How are residents notified of a parking ban dur-

ing a storm? If weather forecasters are calling for over a foot of snow, common sense should tell you “Don’t park on the snow emergency routes.” We usually make announcements on WNEP-TV channel 16, several of the radio stations, the newspaper and Comcast’s community chan-nel. The police also patrol and make announcements with the loudspeaker on the police car. If you make an attempt to find out if there is a parking ban, you should easily find it from one of these sources.

With spring right around the corner, Our Haven Foundation will hold its inaugural Beer Festival, scheduled April 16, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Walk In Art Center. All proceeds will go toward a Schuylkill Haven downtown project. The new parking sign at the com-munity parking lot spanning between W. Main and W. Union streets beside the railroad tracks was one such project that included a block planter to dress up the area. Some of the money for that project came from grants with the rest from fundraising, just like the Brew Fest.

The Our Haven Foundation’s Facebook page will have additional information and how you can get tickets as the date nears. If you’re at least 21 years of age and beer tasting is your thing, get your tickets early. There will be a limit on the number of people admitted.

– Mike Devlin, Mayor

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Folk tales on recreationWinter is finally coming to an end … well, on the

calendar, at least … as March 20 and the first day of spring are quickly approaching. Spring brings warmer weather, outside activities, spring cleaning, and one season closer to summer time!

At the Recreation Department, our winter was filled with basketball, basketball, and … you guessed it … more basketball. Spring allows us to venture out from the Senior/Neighborhood Center and start out-door activities.

The annual Trout Fishing Rodeo in April is a big event for children in town. Last year, we had more than 400 young-sters fishing at Stoyer’s Dam. Members of Schuylkill County Trout Unlimited have agreed to team with us this year, adding to the fishing rodeo experience.

And, what would spring be without some “spring training” talk. Signups are underway for our T-ball and our U-8 Softball programs.

Adults, I know what you’re thinking … spring isn’t only all about the kids! You’re right! It also means all ages can once again be outside safely and without freezing. Bubeck Park and Island Park get quite busy this time of year as people ditch the inside of their homes for the fresh air. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the scenic Irish Flats Trail along the Schuylkill River or take a lap around our friendly “swan home” of

Stoyer’s Dam at Bubeck Park. These are two wonder-ful walking locations not many communities have.

The annual ritual of spring cleaning began early for the Recreation Department as we ventured into many long-unvisited areas of this 36-year-old Senior/Neighborhood Center. What we discovered unlocked some of our past and gave us a glimpse at local his-tory. Many of the items found still need to be sorted.

Created in 1959, the Recreation Department is celebrating its 57th year in 2016.

Visit our Facebook page frequently to view photos, documents, and news clippings from the past, including a photo of the Schuylkill Haven Coolerators beating the New York (later Boston) Celtics!

Speaking of history, we are once again starting a volleyball program this March for Schuylkill Haven girls in grades 3 through 8. The Borough’s recreation program goal is to provide the widest variety possible for our residents. This program fills a need.

So enough of the past. Get outside; enjoy the spring air; and visit our parks!

– William J. “BJ” Folk, ManagerRecreation Department

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We also try to have enough chlorine in the system to control these types of contaminations until they can be corrected. So the next time you take a drink of your water and taste or smell some chlorine, feel safe. It’s for your protection. If possible, fill a container and put it in the fridge over night. The chlorine will dissipate.

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Another area of plumbing in your home that should be used rather than abused is your toilet. The only thing to be flushed besides waste is toilet tissue. There are various hygiene wipes on the market that should be avoided. Many of these wipes claim to be safe for your plumbing, but they do not break down as tissue does. If you are accustomed to using hygiene wipes, make your own from tissue and liquid soap … clean and safe.

Besides saving you money and headaches on repairs at your home, you also help save time and money at the wastewater plant. Wipes, feminine prod-ucts and other items flushed become a maintenance issue at the plant. Thanks for doing your part to help keep things flowing smoothly.

– Ron Schultz, ForemanWastewater Treatment Facility

Water Distribution & WastewaterWow, what a relief! The holidays are behind us

and hopefully the pace has slowed down a bit for everyone.

We’re smack in the middle of the winter season and this presents some interesting challenges for the Borough’s water department … the dreaded water

When cleaning up in the kitchen, it is especially important to keep in mind what you are dumping down your kitchen drain. The chefs of the house pre-pare meals for family, friends and guests to enjoy. However, it’s easy to forget about the burden the drain pipes in your home must carry.

Often grease, leftover gravy, oils and other meal byproducts end up down your sink drain. Grease from cooking, gravy, cooking oil, and sauces may look harm-less as a liquid, but when it cools it gets thick and sticky. When you pour grease down your drain, it sticks to pipes and eventually causes clogs and messy overflows.

Some meal byproducts may be run through the sink disposal, but it may surprise you to know that running water and chopping these byproducts through the sink disposal doesn’t remove the pos-sibility of your pipes becoming clogged. Taking this risk may add an extra cost to those meals and you may then need to invite an extra guest that you didn’t expect (the plumber).

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• Check your home for drafts of cold air at your water meter and where your water service line enters the home. Insulate or plug these drafts to prevent freeze-ups. A roll of insulation costs far less than damaged water meters or your pipes.

• Keep a path cleared of snow and ice from the street or sidewalk to your electric meter and your outside water meter reading device. If we cannot read your meters, then we estimate and that is not good for either parties.

• If you live near a fire hydrant, please shovel the snow to keep it clear before an emergency occurs.By assisting us in this small way, we will all sur-

vive the winter blues and keep your utility services working. Stay warm and safe.

– Rick Croneberger, ForemanWater Distribution / Wastewater Collection

Power up with the Electric DepartmentThis is the time of year when the Borough electric

department does tree trimming.We have 3-year cycles on trimming throughout

our coverage area. When the tree trimmers are in your area, they’ll cut obstructions a distance 10 feet from the primary wires. These are the wires at the very top of the pole.

Workers cut and trim for line clearance, not beati-

leak in the middle of the night, usually during the coldest of days … calls from frantic customers with no water because their water pipes or water meters are frozen … or worse, they have a leak from a burst pipe and need their water service shut off as soon as possible.

That said, let me remind everyone that after hours, it does take time for us to respond. We assemble a crew, dress appropriately for the weather conditions and respond from our home to the main-tenance garage to pick up our vehicles. Then we can respond to your address to assist you. This takes time.

Property own-ers or occupants can plan ahead to assist us before and during these emergencies.• Make sure your home has the numbered address

mounted on the front of your home or mailbox. Turn your porch light on.

• Know ahead of time the approximate location of your water curb box that is located over your water shutoff valve. This is a small 4- to 5-inch round metal lid marked WATER with a brass nut in it. If you do not know its location or you can’t find it,



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Publication dates for the next 3 issues areMay 20, August 19 and November 11, 2016

News SubmittalsNonprofit and community organizations with-

in the Borough are invited to submit news items for consideration. Written submittals must be re-ceived by the Borough Secretary, in the Borough Offices four weeks prior to the publication date.

AdvertisingBusinesses wishing to reach every household

in the Borough of Schuylkill Haven are invited to advertise in future issues. Contact South Schuyl-kill Printing & Publishing for more information by calling Barb @ 570-385-3120. All advertisements must be received at least three weeks prior to the publication dates. Ad content is subject to ap-proval and acceptance by the Borough of Schuyl-kill Haven.

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Take precaution while following or approaching any emer-gency vehicle. With all the flashing lights, a turn signal or brake light can often be mistaken for a flashing light. Take your time and we’ll all get to our destination safely!

Street crews are clearing tree limbs and any form of plant life in the right of way of borough roads and alleys. Borough Ordinance 189-6 – Obstruction Pruning states the minimum height clearance of 12 feet on streets and 16 feet over truck thoroughfares must be clear of any obstructions to prevent vehicle damage.

– Brian O. Murray, ForemanHighway Department

fication. Customers can hire their own tree service contractor to make more aesthetic trims. When trees grow into power lines they cause outages and tree fires. That’s why it is very important to let the trim-mers trim the trees that are under or near power lines. Customers with questions

should contact the Schuylkill Haven Borough office.Utility customers are reminded that a house num-

ber or an apartment number visible at your front door will help responding personnel should an emergency occur.

– Jim Haeseler, ForemanElectric Department

Highway DepartmentWinter and spring are pothole seasons. Report

pothole concerns in the Borough to the municipal office at 570-385-2841. The problem can be quickly recognized and repaired to get driving conditions back to normal.

Help keep our streets and roadways safe for motorists and pedestrians. Do not pile snow in inter-sections or over storm drains or deposit snow onto the road after it has been cleared.


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Owner Responsibility – Schuylkill Haven Borough Code requires all owners who are occupants of any dwelling, house, business place, estab-lishment, vacant lot or other buildings within Schuylkill Haven Borough to, within 24 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or formation of ice upon the side-walks or front-ing said prop-erty, remove the same from said sidewalks.

Tenant Responsibility – A tenant in posses-sion of any dwelling, business place, establishment, vacant lot or other buildings within Schuylkill Haven Borough shall, within 24 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or formation of ice upon the sidewalks or fronting said property, remove the same from said sidewalks.

Violation & Penalties – Any person or persons who shall violate any provision of this article shall, in addition to paying for the cost of the removal of such snow, sleet or ice by the borough and upon conviction of such violation, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution for each and every such violation.

Keeping of petsThe odor my friend, is blowing in the wind … not

quite the exact lyrics to a once famous song “Blowing in the Wind” by Bob Dillon, rereleased by Peter, Paul and Mary (1963) and I’m positive it wasn’t about dog crap! That leads me in to my next pet peeve (pun intended).

When your pet does its business … it’s a sure sign and smell that you need to take care of your business. Let’s define your business…

All fecal matter…• Must be cleaned up on a daily basis.• Must be stored in a tight sealing receptacle to

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your weekly trash pickup is acceptable.• All odor must be eliminated through daily clean-

up and if needed apply an approved odor elimi-nation product available at most retail stores.

• Odor should not be detectable beyond your property. If you can smell it, it’s a problem.

• A word of warning… I do not have any tolerance for dog violations, especially dog waste viola-tions. Having previously owned a dog, and years of experience regarding dog maintenance there is no excuse for lack of responsibility, and this department will consider none.

My policy is simple, the property owner and/or tenant receives one (1) notice and five (5) days to correct the prob-lem. Otherwise … “the dog crap hits the fan” so to speak. Failure to comply is a guaranteed citation which carries a penalty of up to $600 plus court costs, and each day after will be considered a separate offense.

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Keep Haven Beautiful . . . from The Code Guytion of the meter or meter base in any capacity must contact the Code Enforcement Department at 570-385-2841.

No customer shall permit any person, excepting an authorized officer, agent or employee of the util-ity do any work upon any meter, transformer, test switch or other utility apparatus located upon such customer’s premises.

Failure to comply or allow work to be performed by any individual other than stated above can and will result in utility disconnection without notice. Service will only be restored on payment in advance of a fee for reconnection and all costs related to disconnec-tion. In cases in which tampering or fraud is evident, the above fees will be assessed plus all related enforcement, restitution and court costs.

Recycling Chapter 179, Article II, Code of the

Borough of Schuylkill Haven makes it mandatory for all residents of the bor-ough to recycle; this includes all sin-gle family & multifamily dwellings, commercial, institutional, munici-pal establishments, and community activities.

Why…? Some may ask • Recycling has a positive effect in keeping bor-

ough residents’ trash collection rates to one of the lowest in the county for service provided.

• Recycling one plastic bottle not only saves any-where from 100 to 1,000 years in the landfill, but also saves the environment from the emissions in producing new bottles as well as the oil used to produce that bottle.

• When we do not recycle at least our glass or aluminum we cost the earth in power, water and oil usage and landfill usage; glass takes up to 4,000 years to decompose in a landfill, yet can be recycled indefinitely.

Approximately 60% of our rubbish thrown away today could be recycled. Nine of 10 people surveyed

said they would recycle more if it were easier.Schuylkill Haven has the easiest recy-

cling program to be found. We supply each household/dwelling unit one free recy-cling bin. It’s recyclable, of course, and if it breaks we will replace it for free.

Recyclables are now picked up curbside every week with your regu-larly scheduled trash pickup. You do not even need to separate them or remove the labels.

But, we do ask that you rinse your containers, remove the lids and be nice to our bins.

– Michael A. Paulin, The Code Guy

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Regency Finance Company • Berkshire Hathaway Homesale RealtyCOMING SOON – Mt. Fuji Hibachi and Sushi

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Concert featuring young artist – Dana Weiderhold, violinist

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Borough Services Update . . . and EventsStreet sweeper schedule

Street sweeping will begin Tues., April 5. Vehicles must be removed from posted streets between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Violators will be fined $15. There is no exemption for disabled vehicles. Any vehicles parked on the posted streets during these hours will be tick-eted.

The street sweeper will operate weekly (Tuesday through Friday) on the first full week of each month, April through November. Check posted signs for the appropriate day for your street. Direct any questions to the Schuylkill Haven Police Department at 570-385-9111.

Healthy Haven happeningsHealthy Haven, part of the

Healthy Schuylkill Communities Coalition coordinated by Schuylkill County’s VISION, wishes all a happy and healthy 2016. Great ideas and opportunities to get you started on a healthier lifestyle are planned throughout the year.

Schuylkill Haven Borough offers many fine opportunities

through its park system and recreation programs to be healthy and exercise to one’s own abilities. Here are some of the Healthy Haven events that have that as a goal in 2016. All events are free and open to everyone. Call-in registration is requested for some activities that require a minimum number of partici-pants to hold the event.

Heart Healthy Cooking Class – Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen / Neighborhood Recreation Center, 340 Haven St. Reservations request-ed, but not necessary. Call 570-622-6097.

Health Fair – Sat., April 2 at the Walk In Art Center from 1 to 5 p.m. This event offers lots of fun activi-ties, a cooking class, Zumba demonstration, health screenings, and so much more, including activities for the youngsters.

Veterans’ Benefit Program – Sat., April 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. We need 20 regis-trations to make this a go. Call 570-622-6097.

Spring Hike – Sat., May 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hope Hill Lavender Farm is themed “Your Brain on Nature” and could be moderately difficult. Wear good walking shoes. The store will be open with lavender plants for sale and refreshments.

Farmers’ Market – Stay tuned for better defined information on this regular event. Healthy Haven is working with the Borough and the Recreation Department to have a Farm Market on the Island.

The Summer Walking Challenge will be back in stride for 2016. All those who received a Fitbit for Christmas will be able to count your miles very easily and submit them for the town total!

All of the regular Bubeck Park walkers will be asked to give us their miles as well. If you are a walker at the park, call Kay at 570-622-6097 to help us con-tact others. If you have a regular walking habit, also call Kay and join us in building up Haven’s walking miles. We want to set a record again this year.

Car show & cruise-inWinter will soon be gone, so

it’s time to shine up those hotrods, classic cars, motorcycles, cool rat rods, and the imports. The Schuylkill Valley Corvette Club will once again host its Spring Car Show and Cruise-

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Borough Services Update . . . and EventsIn at Bubeck Park on Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. Contact Ed at 570-449-4676 for more information about registering your vehicle.

Everyone is welcome to come out and view the fine looking vehicles. Food, craft vendors, and a DJ for entertainment will make this a “happening” event.

Recycle those electronicsThe Covered Device Recycling Act of 2010 prohib-

its the disposal of desktop computers, laptop com-puters, computer monitors, computer peripherals and televisions. If these items are placed on the curb for pick-

up, County Waste will not take them.Electronics recycling events are

held periodically by the Schuylkill County Office of Solid Waste and

Schuylkill Haven Borough has also hosted collections. Residents should store their dis-carded electronics until the next collection.

Lions Club newsAs a community-minded organiza-

tion, the Schuylkill Haven Lions Club is always looking for ways to serve needs of the town. The group sponsors many activities: blood and lifestyle health screening, a pancake breakfast in the high school caf-eteria to kick off Memorial Day, food stand at Borough Day in September, and a fruit sale in November. Funds

are also raised and donated to the local food pantry.If you are wanting a unique way to serve your

community, Schuylkill Haven Lions invite you to a meeting to learn about their organization. Call Jerry Reichert at 570-640-0921.

History onlineIf you have a link to the Internet, Schuylkill Haven

history through printed words and photographs is at your fingertips. Former resident, histo-rian, collector of every-thing Schuylkill Haven, and former Pine Grove postmaster, Richard Nagle, maintains the largest collection of online town history available . . . and it’s free!

Visit Rick’s website often at:www.schuylkillhavenhistory.com

Read and view historic photos and accounts of years gone by in Schuylkill Haven . . . landmarks, the canal, Union Cemetery, Tumbling Run, the railroads, personalities, school days, crime . . . you will be amazed!

Looking for information on something in par-ticular? The site has an easy “search” feature. Rick allows free access and asks others to share pictures and information with him. He can also be reached by e-mail at [email protected].

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Schuylkill Haven Recreation DepartmentKeep up-to-date on happenings, downloadable

forms, and everything the borough’s Recreation Department has to offer by following us online: Facebook at www.facebook.com/havenrec; Twitter @havenrec; or on our website www.havenrec.com.

The recreation office is located in the Senior Citizen/Neighborhood Recreation Center at 340 Haven Street. Call for information at 570-385-1313 or email [email protected].

Sports program registrationSignups are available online at

www.havenrec.com8-U Softball – Subject only if enough players

and coaches register, this league will emphasize fundamentals and team play. Players must be at least 6

years of age by April 1 and can-not turn 9 before June 1.

T-Ball – Emphasizing fundamentals and team play.

Final in-person registration will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation

Center. Players must be four years to six years

of age on April 30.

Volleyball – This is a new program of instruction-al volleyball for girls in third grade through eighth and residing in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District. Sessions will be held Wednesdays – March 9-16-23 & 30 – at the Recreation Center. The program begins with an introduction to volleyball and expands knowledge and skills each week.

Looking aheadUpcoming events coordinated by the Recreation

Department include a Fly Fishing Class on February 21; Trout Rodeo at Bubeck Park / Stoyer’s Dam on April 9; Movies at the Island beginning in June; and Family Fun Night and Fireworks on July 9.

P a v i l i o n s at Bubeck Park and Island Park are available for rent between the hours of 7 a.m. and dusk. The Senior Citizen / Neighborhood Recreation Center

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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 pro-vided to every household within the Borough for use in the recycling pro-gram only; they remain the prop-erty of the borough. If you require a container, contact Borough Hall at 570-385-2841.

One container every weekSingle-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, mixed paper, and cardboard

boxes must be made flat and secured.• All steps must be taken to ensure paper, card-

board or plastic, etc. do not blow around to neighboring properties or streets.• 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.• Glass items such as mir-rors, ceramic cups and plates, crystal, clay flower pots, light bulbs, window glass, drinking glass and heat-resistant oven-

ware are NOT recycled by glass container plants and should not be mixed in with container glass.

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

• Plastic soda bottles and milk jugs should also be rinsed out and crushed.

After following these instructions, combine all materials in one recycling container—sorting is not necessary—and place curbside beside your trash for weekly collection.

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Schuylkill Haven Free Public LibraryThe Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library, 104 St.

John Street, closed an eventful year serving 23,532 patrons who visited during 2015. Its Summer Reading Program – “Every Hero Has a Story” – was a great suc-cess once again with 84 returning youngsters and 38 new participants last summer.

In November, the library implemented a new circulation system. Next time you visit, bring your library card. Your old number will not work any lon-ger. Your information must be updated and a patron barcode number assigned. This new system can email you a courtesy reminder before your books are due or when overdue.

It’s tax season once again. Due to IRS restric-tions, the library will have only the following federal forms and their instruction books avail-able: 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. No other sched-ules will be sent to us, but are available online at www.irs.gov. Patrons may sign up to use a computer at the library in order to print any needed forms from the IRS website.

With the passing of longtime board president Jack Dudley, the vice president, Dr. Bernice Machamer, has taken on the presidency. We also welcome a new representative from the Schuylkill Haven Area School District to the library board, Crystal McGarry.

Each month on the third Saturday (except for July, August and September) the library offers fresh-baked, delicious “goodies” for sale with all the proceeds

going to support library programs and services. The monthly Bake Sale fundraiser is made possible by our angel bakers who donate these delectables and to our patrons who gobble them up. We welcome all baked goods from home cooks. Call 570-385-0542 if you can help.

The library’s annual Book & Bake Sale, held in conjunction with Schuylkill Haven’s Community Yard

Sale on May 21, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, in good and clean condition, can be brought to the library during regular hours

at the beginning of May. Please don’t bring text-books, encyclopedias or magazines, and don’t

leave donations outside.Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page, Schuylkill

Haven Public Library, for up-to-date information about programs, recently added materials to the col-lection, and any change in hours.

Regular hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is closed if schools cancel classes due to weather conditions.

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This is the third installment about the town’s earliest doctors. Parts 1 and 2 were pub-lished in the August 2013 and February 2015 issues, respectively, of Haven Highlights.As time progressed and the population of

Schuylkill Haven grew, doctors of the late 1800s and early 1900s came here better equipped medically because they had to go through medical school to be Board Certified. As we take a glimpse at the lives, we will not only learn about the doctors as ordinary peo-ple, but we will see how medicine has been improving since Dr. Shannon’s time.

Dr. George W. SaylorLet us start with Dr. George W. Saylor. Dr. Saylor

had both his residence and practice at 400 to 404 E. Main Street. Not much more is known about him except that he was born on September 26, 1842 and died on November 24, 1883. Dr. Saylor is buried in the Union Cemetery.

Dr. J. L. MoyerDr. J. L. Moyer’s office was located on Dock Street,

in the second house from the corner that turns into Haven Street. He did not live or practice very long.

Born August 24, 1859, he passed away on February 8, 1887, at the age of 27 years. Dr. Moyer is also buried in the Union Cemetery.

Little is known about either doctor because of the lack of information available on them. The Call began publication in 1891. The issues of the newspaper available on microfilm begin with 1892 because the 1891 copies were too fragile to go through the pro-cess for microfilming. Copies of earlier newspapers no longer exist.

Dr. Harry G. WeistThe Snayberger Garden on Dock Street, just behind

The Stone House, is very beautiful. The Garden was placed there in 1956 by Henry Snayberger in memory of his wife Florence Weist Snayberger.

A large white home stood on that property prior to the garden. According to the 1875 map, W. A. Field, an associate of the Schuylkill Canal Company, lived there and owned the property.

In 1877, Dr. Harry G. Weist moved to Schuylkill Haven and purchased the house. Dr. Weist was born in 1849, a child of Jacob and Savilla Weist who came over from Germany in 1840. The family settled in

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Drs. Harry Wiest • Lyman Heim • Hugh Heim and OthersResearched and written by Ellen Guertler


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honored by all who came in contact with him. He enjoyed a very extensive medical practice. Dr. Weist was a member of the Order of Red Men and Royal Arcanum of town. He was also connected with the Southeast Schuylkill County Medical Society and the Homeopathic Association.

Several weeks before his death, Dr. Weist suffered a general breakdown and was bedfast. In the last ten days of his life, vain medical attempts were made to save his life. At 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 11, 1914, Dr. Harry G. Weist, one of the town’s highly skilled physicians and well-known citizens, went to the great beyond.

His heartbroken family was with him when he died of valvular heart trouble. His funeral was held from his Dock Street home the following Monday afternoon. The Rev. E.H. Smoll conducted the service assisted by the Rev. C.E. Hays. Doctors from through-out Schuylkill County came to pay their respects. Dr. Weist’s pallbearers were all doctors – Detweiler, Heim, Dechert, Santee, Robinhold, and Steward. Dr. Harry G. Weist was laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.

Dr. Lyman D. HeimThe name Dr. Lyman Heim might not be familiar

to many people. Those who lived in town or went through Schuylkill Haven High School will remem-ber Aaron Young, the guidance counselor. He and his wife, Emeline Heim Young lived at 405 E. Union Street. Mrs. Young was Dr. Heim’s daughter.

Dr. Lyman D. Heim was born in Landingville in 1877 to George L. and Lucy Ann Berkheiser Heim. They moved to Schuylkill Haven where young Lyman spent most of his life. He was graduated from Kutztown Teacher’s College and taught for several years in the South Manheim schools.

In 1902, Lyman was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College. He practiced here for 47 years, retir-ing in 1949.

Dr. Heim was known for his endeavors outside Schuylkill Haven. He was a founding member of the Good Samaritan Hospital. There, Dr. Heim served as Chief of Staff for more than 12 years. He was also a member of the board of the A.C. Milliken or Anthracite Hospital on Mauch Chunk Street, Pottsville from 1921 to1929, serving as board president various times until 1946 when he resigned for health reasons. He was then named a member of the honorary staff.

Dr. Heim was a skilled surgeon in his early years and was there to lend help and assistance when need-ed at various hospitals. He served as president of the Schuylkill Haven Board of Health for 30 years, retir-ing in 1950, and served as physician to the Schuylkill County Institutional District from 1925 until his retirement.

When World War II broke out, Dr. Heim served as medical examiner for the Local Draft Board No.9. He was the first school doctor when the need came in the

Minersville where young Harry received his pub-lic school education. Sometime later, he attended Kutztown State Normal School. Harry returned to Minersville and worked as a clerk in his father’s store. While working there he felt the pull towards medicine and he took up the study of medicine under the pre-ceptorship of Dr. William F. Kestler and Dr. Malcom MacFarlin, both of Minersville. Harry then attended the Hahnemann Medico College, and graduated in 1876.

Dr. Harry G. Weist began his first practice in Lock Haven. Then, in September of 1877, he moved his practice to Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven. On April 14, 1881, he married Miss Mary Beck, daughter of Frederick and Magdalene Beck of Cressona. They had four daughters.

The couple was in deep sor-row over the loss of their first two children – Helen F. Weist

was born 1880 … died August 8, 1884; and Helen M. Weist, born October 31, 1885 who died June 22, 1890. The next two daughters, Mrs. Harry Snayberger and Mamie G. Weist lived to be adults.

Everyone knew Dr. Weist. He had a quiet dispo-sition, was modest and unassuming, respected and



Dr. Harry Weist

Dr. Lyman Heim

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Philadelphia in 1935, served his internship at Jefferson until 1937, then became licensed to practice

medicine and surgery in Pennsylvania. He served a residency in general surgery at

Ashland State Hospital and com-pleted a graduate course in gen-

eral surgery at Harvard Medical School. He returned to Ashland State

Hospital in 1940 after becoming full-time assistant to the chief surgeon.

Dr. Heim enlisted in the Armed Forces dur-ing World War II in 1942. He served as a major in the Medical Corps. and was a member of the First Division. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

Interest in a hushed subject – cancerAt the age of 34, Dr. Heim returned to this area

in 1946, becoming recognized as an outstanding surgeon. That same year, Dr. Heim was named chief surgeon, closed staff at the Coaldale State Hospital. In 1948, he was made chief surgeon, open staff of the Nanticoke State Hospital where he

remained until his death.Dr. Heim now became interested in the study of

tumors and cancer. This led him to become clinical director of Heyer Memorial Tumor Clinic, Nanticoke. Though he had a private practice of general surgery as a specialty at Nanticoke, he also became chief surgeon for the Glen Alden and Susquehanna Coal companies. He also was the consulting surgeon at many hospitals in Northeast Pennsylvania. Among them was the Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville.

Dr. Heim was a member of the Luzerne County Medical Society, advisory committee of the American Red Cross blood bank program for Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Medical Society and American Medical Association. He was a member of Page Lodge No. 270, Free and Accepted Masons of Schuylkill Haven.

Illness struck the young doctor. Dr. Heim was ill several months, and in June of 1952, his condition worsened rapidly when he became critical. Dr. Hugh Wilson Heim was only 40-years old when he passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 1952 at 10:50 p.m. in his Nanticoke home. He left behind his wife M. Christine Doerflinger, two young children, Hugh Wilson Jr., 2 years, and Janet Mariana 1 year; his sister Emeline Young, and his stepmother Mrs. Lulu Heim. Dr. Heim was laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.

What is a doctor?As we move on in time, the amount of schooling

for doctors increases. We have met two doctors who had other careers before they became doctors and one who had the aim and desire to become a doctor without a detour.

No matter how you look at it, once a person decides to become a doctor, they do not only have their studies to deal with. A good doctor is dedicated, filled with kindness, and knows it takes more than knowledge to heal someone. A good doctor knows it is a hard but fulfilling life he has chosen.

local schools. Dr. Robert Lenker succeeded him. Upon Dr. Lenker’s death in 1944, Dr. Heim again became the school doctor.

Like Dr. Weist, Dr. Heim was active in the Schuylkill County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and American Medical Society. Locally, he was a member of Page Lodge No. 270 F&AM, Royal Arcanum, and St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Where did the flagpole ball go?Here is an interesting story about Dr. Lyman

Heim. One evening in the summer of 1935, a thunderstorm broke out and created havoc. At that time, there was a movie being shown in the Refowich Theatre at 37 St. Peter Street.

Lightning struck the theatre building. The fuses were knocked out of the fuse box and thrown across the cellar floor. The flag and flagpole, roof-high on the front of the theatre, were thrown to the ground. There had been a gold colored ball on the top of the flagpole and it was missing. The neighbor-hood near the theatre was searched but the ball was not found.

Several weeks later, Dr. Heim was working in his yard at 405 East Union and found the missing flag-pole ball. The lightning propelled that ball four blocks north before it fell in the Heim yard!

A heart conditionDr. Heim’s health began to fail in 1950. Spending

three weeks as a patient in the Good Samaritan Hospital, he was diagnosed with a heart condition. His health seemed to improve; but, after two months his condition became critical. The 73 year-old doctor had been bedfast from February until his death on Tuesday, September 12,1950.

Heim had been married twice. He was first married to Anna E. Wilson who died in 1942. In late August of 1943, he married Lulu K. Logenberger, an associate at the County Home where they both worked. He and his first wife, Anna, were the parents of Mrs. Emeline (Aaron) Young and Dr. Hugh Heim. Lyman Heim was laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.

Dr. Hugh W. HeimYoung Hugh Wilson Heim grew

up hearing his father’s stories of patients and of his life as a hospital physician. This could have been one of the factors that made him want to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a doctor.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 20, 1911, Hugh was the son of Dr. Lyman and Anna Heim. He graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1927 and Lafayette College in 1931. Hugh went on to graduate as a doctor from Jefferson Hospital,


Dr. Hugh W. Heim

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