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NEW MINERSVILLE FIREHOUSE BIKERS ST JOSEPH CENTER
JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The New Minersville Firehouse Bikers donated $7,000 from their annual Harlen "Hippo" Zimmerman Memorial Poker Run to Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning in Pottsville on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Debbie Gogno, board member at Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning, left, applauds as Fred Bainbridge, vice president with New Minersville Firehouse Bikers, second from left, and Robin Wagner, president of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers, right, present the check to Gogno and Bob Giba, principal at Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning. A donation of over $500 was also presented by Jon Stephen and Mark Mahal, of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers, from a tip jar at Coney Island from when they recently played with "The Rockin' Apostoles." According to principal Giba, the money will be going towards advancing the school with the increase in enrollment. They are looking to purchase mobile SMART boards, a new furnace and air conditioning.
NEW MINERSVILLE FIREHOUSE BIKERS ST JOSEPH CENTER
JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The New Minersville Firehouse Bikers donated $7,000 from their annual Harlen "Hippo" Zimmerman Memorial Poker Run to Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning in Pottsville on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Gathered in front are, from left, Jon Stephen, road captain; Karen Wagner, secretary; Fred Bainbridge, vice president; Wally Slifko, founder; Debbie Gogno, board member at Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning; Bob Giba, principal at Saint Joseph for Special Learning; Robin Wagner, president of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers; and Regina Kleeman, treasurer of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers. A donation of over $500 was also presented by Jon Stephen and Mark Mahal, of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers, from a tip jar at Coney Island from when they recently played with "The Rockin' Apostoles." According to principal Giba, the money will be going towards advancing the school with the increase in enrollment. They are looking to purchase mobile SMART boards, a new furnace and air conditioning. In attendence were members of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers, Wally Slifko, founder; Jon Stephen, road captain; Robin Wagner, president; Karen Wagner, secretary; Regina Kleeman, treasurer; Lisa Yanek; Randy Yanek; Mark Mahal; Maria Leganza; Frank Stephen; Dave Smith; Cindy Smith; Kristin Oshman; Mark Oshman; Donna Rae Purcell with Angus; Karen Harley; Jimmy Pellish; Dan Cappella; Doug Stine; Patti Stine; Helen Droskinis; June Mione; Paul Ney; Missy Ney; Michele Snedden; Chad Gonder; Mike Donaldson; Mary Herb; Mark Herb; Rich Siminitus; Janet Siminitus; Charlie Stancavage; Todd Buffington; Charlie Kostura, founder; Tim Donlin and Pat Donlin. Not present for photo were Jean Cappella and Corrine Cappella.
NEW MINERSVILLE FIREHOUSE BIKERS ST JOSEPH CENTER
JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER New Minersville Firehouse bikers Jon Stephen, left, and Mark Mahal, second from left, presented Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning a donation of over $500 from a tip jar at Coney Island from when they recently played with "The Rockin' Apostoles." Mahal receives a handshake from club president Robin Wagner, right, as Fred Bainbridge, club vice president, third from left, and Bob Giba, principal at St. Jospeh Center for Special Learning, second from right, look on. The New Minersville Firehouse Bikers donated $7,000 from their annual Harlen "Hippo" Zimmerman Memorial Poker Run to Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning in Pottsville on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. According to principal Bob Giba, the money will be going towards advancing the school with the increase in enrollment. They are looking to purchase mobile SMART boards, a new furnace and air conditioning.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Kaylee Gilbert runs to first during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Jason Gilbert, of Coaldale, bats during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Kale Merna, of Frackville, runs the bases during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Kale Merna, of Frackville, slides home as Jamie Donton, of Auburn, catches the ball during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Kale Merna, of Frackville, slides home as Jamie Donton, of Auburn, catches the ball during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer James Adam, of Auburn, throws the ball to teammate Connor Donton, of Auburn, during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Werner Lady Lumber's Kaylin Ryan smiles as she's at bat during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Psychos's catcher Toni Marchowsky tosses the ball back to the pitcher during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Werner Lady Lumber's Beth Tomasko makes it to second as Psychos's Jenn Holiday winds up a pass during the Moms for Make-A-Wish Softball Tournament at Island Park in Schuylkill Haven on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Mike Kramer, co-owner of Two Guys Chicken, cooks chicken halves during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Bob Kramer, co-owner of Ttwo Guys Chicken, bags cooked chicken halves during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Daniel Eifert Sr., commander of Cressona American Legion Post 286, delivers meals to people waiting in line during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Daniel Eifert Sr., commander of Cressona American Legion Post 286, delivers meals to people waiting in line during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Daniel Eifert Sr., commander of Cressona American Legion Post 286, left, and Judy Hauck, volunteer, right, take orders during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Judy Hauck, volunteer, takes orders during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Judy Hauck, volunteer, takes orders during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Carl Schwenk, organizer, talks to people waiting in line during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Mike Kramer, co-owner of Two Guys Chicken, places freshly cooked chicken into a cooler so it can be bagged during a free chicken giveaway hosted by Carl Schwenk and Jean Biertempfel at the Pottsville and Silliman streets intersection in Cressona on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer People browse vendors and drink beer during Schuylkill County Brewfest on North Centre Street in Pottsville on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Dave Seward, left, and Brian Barket, both of Pottsville, sample beer from Fluffy Bunny Brewing, Frackville, during Schuylkill County Brewfest on North Centre Street in Pottsville on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Jamie Putalavage, of Minersville, left, and Mike Putalavage, of Cass Twp., sample beer at Snitz Creek Brewery during Schuylkill County Brewfest on North Centre Street in Pottsville on Saturday, July 30, 2022.