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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–143rd YEAR, NO. 48
Helping hands for homeless vets by Ruth Isenberg
STORMWATER PROJECT UNDERWAY: C.E. Ankiewicz Construction has begun work on the White Haven Borough stormwater improvement project. Here, they work to replace the storm drain behind the Presbyterian Church at Chemung and Oak Street. Part of both those streets will be closed until the work is completed within the next three weeks. JH: Ruth Isenberg
Generous donations made the cold nights this past weekend warmer for the members of VFW Post 6615, as they camped out in the White Haven Market Plaza to bring awareness to the issue of homeless veterans. Picnic tables were heaped with personal care items, food, clothing and more. VFW Commander Missy Dimmit reported that in addition to cash donations, some people were dropping off firewood to make thei stay from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon more pleasant. Donations can still be made at the Post Home.
VFW Post 6615 Commander Melissa Dimmit, in tent, with Quarter Master James Quinn. JH: Seth Isenberg
Lehigh hears about preservation question; accepts garbage bid by Ruth Isenberg Lehigh Township Supervisors heard about the farmland preservation referendum on the ballot in Carbon County this election during their October 3 meeting. Code enforcement/ zoning officer Bob Seler
told the supervisors the information being published about the measure saying it could result in a $22 per year increase in county taxes was somewhat misleading. He explained it would be up to the county commissioners to secure bonds to fund the initiative, which would allow
an appointed commission to purchase development rights on properties. His understanding was that they would not pursue the full bond issue the first year. Instead of floating all $10 million at one time, they could choose to borrow $1 See LEHIGH, page 4
ENCAMPMENT SET UP in the White Haven Plaza parking lot.