All Quiet Under the Teepee????

With the budget proposal of Governor Corbett on the table most school districts in the area have big problems and budget gaps on the horizon.  With the constant in fighting among board member for the last three decades the norm, no one has sounded off about any potential budget issues in the district.

With measure bordering drastic being discussed in Miton, Shikellamy, Mifflinburg, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, and Midd-West, does Shamokin Area have any armour to stand up against Tom Coporate's tax cuts.

Read this little ditty about team Tom-Tom.

So Long Dr. James C. Gehris

Dr. James Gehris passed away Tuesday evening.  Dr. Gehris was the definition of family practice in the greater Shamokin community for over 3 decades.  As far as medicine changed today,  Dr. Gehris delivered many of us 40-somethings along with house calls to the other sick in the community.

The last time I seen Dr. Gehris was this past fall at the 35th anniversary of Shamokin Area's Eastern Conference Championship.  He was there as team physician and to represent his son who played on the team. 

No matter what the occasion, Dr. Gehris also took time to say hello.  Godspeed Dr. Gehris you will be missed.

Southern Area vs. Shamokin Area Will Highlight Week 3

This week's Southern-Shamokin game will highlight the Heartland Conference schedule along with Hughesville-Lewisburg game.  I will have interview from both coaches and analysis of what I see will be keys to the game.

Shamokin AD Suspended????

Is the Shamokin Athletic Director suspended? Here is the take in the News-Item. Do you hire a football coach while the AD is suspended? Will the AD have any input? It all remains to be seen if the AD is indeed suspended.

End of the Line for Coach Z.

Last night the Shamokin School Board reorganized to pick officers. A petition signed by 750 residents was presented to the board. A motion was brought up by Mark Anonia to reinstate Zielinskie was seconded by Tracey Witmer.

The motion was defeated on a 5-4 vote.