Lansford Alive is an active non-profit civic organization based in Lansford, Pennsylvania, USA. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Lansford and the greater Panther Valley area through community revitalization of Lansford, the noted central business district of the local region.
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Membership meetings, open to the public, are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in Julia’s Family Restaurant, Panther Valley Mini-Mall, Lansford.
Inquiries for information on membership can be directed to P. O. Box 172, Lansford, PA 18232 or a membership application can be obtained by downloading the application from our Downloads section of website.(Must have Adobe reader to view application)
Lansford Alive Update
To my Fellow Officers, Directors and Members,
I recently learned from Lorraine Latham that Jesse Gindhart will be undergoing kidney transplant surgery soon! She said he will be receiving a kidney from his son. Please keep Jesse and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Also, for any who subscribes or reads the Times-News, I think it was a very complimentary editorial about our group and our efforts written by Bob Urban . I think this editorial is a nice compliment to our organization for our many efforts in trying to make downtown Lansford and the community-at-large a better place. Of course, I know there are on-going challenges; however, I think we all know these are not peculiar to Lansford alone.
I wanted to take this time to thank everyone who has helped in any way in our past projects that our efforts and results are being recognized by the citizens, local government and the media. Hopefully, working together, we can continue to make a positive difference in Lansford!
Remember, if you know of anyone who has interest in joining our efforts; please invite them to a meeting or our next event!
Thanks again,
Mark
Mark A. Sverchek
President, Lansford Alive
Mark Sverchek Agency
Insurance & Financial Services
41 W. Ludlow Street
Summit Hill , PA 18250-1122
phone: (570) 645-2414
fax: (570) 645-9624
Lansford Improvement Committee
Please join us! The Lansford Improvement Committee will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, November 6th, 6:30 p.m. at the Lansford Community Center. Residents are welcomed and encouraged to attend to help support the community with planning various holiday town events.
Christmas Wreaths, Angels, Lights at Kennedy Park, Lansford Children’s Christmas Party, Operation Santa Claus, Lansford House Decorating Contest, and parade wrap-up are on the agenda.
Our projects in the past have been the Panther Valley Pumpkin Parade, Children’s Holiday Party, Easter Egg Hunts at Kennedy Park, etc. To continue to make this happen and to move forward with additional projects (e.g., holiday tree lighting at Kennedy Park, new holiday wreaths and upkeep of our holiday angels) we need committed volunteers.
Consider helping us either by joining us at one meeting, one event or all. New and fresh ideas are always welcomed and encouraged. For more information please give me a call.
The Panther Valley Heritage Cookbook can now be purchased online.
Price is $10.00 +$7.50 s/h
Payment is made through PayPal
You can also mail check/money order in the amount of $17.50 USD to:
LansfordAlive
P.O. Box 172
Lansford,PA 18232
Lansford Alive : Lansford Police Chief John Turcmanovich Honored
Lansford Police Chief John Turcmanovich was honored on April 18, 2009 during the Lansford American Legion Post 123 First Annual Person of the Year Dinner.
John Turcmanovich has faithfully served the residents of Lansford since he joined the Lansford Police Department in 1973. He obtained the rank of Sergeant in 1993, and then Chief of Police in 2008. He is the founder of the Panther Valley School District ’s D.A.R.E. program and instructed the elementary students on D.A.R.E. through 2006. He is currently serving his second term as President of the Pennsylvania State D.A.R.E. Officer’s Association and is as Adjunct Instructor in the Criminal Justice Program at Berk Technical Institute in Wyomissing , PA. John has been a member of the Lansford American Fire Company #1 since 1969 rose up through the ranks and served as their Assistant Chief until 1993.
Posted by John_Bachert on Thursday, May 28, 2009 (19:17:54) ( Reads: 18 )
The United Veterans Organization Memorial Day Parade in Lansford , PA included ceremonies honoring the war dead of Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church. The parade stopped also at the Veteran’s Monument near St. Katherine Drexel’s Catholic Church, the American Legion, the Amvets, and ended at Kennedy Park where a ceremony took place honoring those who made the supreme sacrifice. The special guest speaker was Captain Joe Shamonski of the Army Reserves.
A permanent outdoor stone monument honoring the war dead of World War II sits in front of Saint Nicholas Church on which are inscribed the following names: Emil E. Tomchick 2nd Lt., Michael Priggins Sgt., George Herbert P.F.C., Walter Firman P.F.C., Nicholas Zulick P.F.C., Michael Mulla P.F.C., Peter Snovich P.F.C..
A little known part of its parish history is that the “wings” of Emil E. Tomchick 2nd Lt., are attached to one of the candlesticks on the main altar at Saint Nicholas in his memory and lovingly placed there by his family in 1945.
May their memory and of all those who died in the defense of our country and the freedoms we enjoy be eternal!
Photos and text by: Raymond J. Mastroberte, Cantor, Saint Nicholas Church
Posted by John_Bachert on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 (12:03:29) ( Reads: 15 )
The Panther Valley Partnership of Community Organizations is planning the 4th Annual Panther Valley Pumpkin Parade. The Parade will be held in Lansford on Saturday, October 25, 2008 with no rain date and the Children’s Party directly following the Parade on Ridge Street . In the event of inclement weather the Parade will be cancelled however the Children’s Party will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Lansford Ambulance Hall on Ridge Street.
Posted by John_Bachert on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (20:58:47) ( Reads: 198 )
On Saturday, June 21, 2008, the Improvement Committee of Lansford Alive held their first “Casino Night” event at Kelly’s Irish Pub & Banquet Hall in Lansford. Guests participated in exciting casino games such as poker, craps, black jack, and roulette
Posted by John_Bachert on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (20:42:51) ( Reads: 233 )
Lansford Alive : PV Deep Coal Miner’s Memorial Coal Car Re-located
In 1976 a mine coal car was placed in Kennedy Park (Lansford) next to the Miner’s Monument by The Panther Valley Deep Coal Miner’s Club as a lasting memorial to the men of Panther Valley who died in coal mining mishaps.
Posted by John_Bachert on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (20:37:44) ( Reads: 231 )
The American Fire Company #1 of Lansford along with Lansford Alive sponsored "Operation Santa Claus" in Lansford on Sunday, December 9th. The jolly old elf transported in style by the Lansford Fire Company visited children in their homes a few weeks early so they can update their Christmas lists. Pictured from left to right: Chris Aungst, Mark Kosica, Renee Slakoper, Santa Claus (Lenny Kovach), Alex Cormier, David Aungst, Joseph Greco, Joshua Hontz and Greg Greenall.
Posted by John_Bachert on Saturday, December 15, 2007 (20:46:08) ( Reads: 515 )
The Borough of Lansford dedicated the playground at the Ashton Hill Park on Thursday, July 19, 2007. The park is located at the Lansford Community Pool just off route #209 entering Lansford from the West. The playground equipment was purchased through two grants from DCNR. The lighting was purchased through CDBG funds. Opening remarks were made by the members of the Parks and Recreation Committee of Lansford Borough Council followed by comments from the invited guests. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed the remarks and comments and refreshments rounded out the event.
Posted by John_Bachert on Friday, July 20, 2007 (14:00:31) ( Reads: 704 )
Lansford Alive has collected the best recipes from group members, family, and friends and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook. Please click "Read More" to find out where to get your copy.
Posted by John_Bachert on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 (17:24:16) ( Reads: 761 )
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