by geezer in Paris
Sun Feb 11th, 2007 at 05:08:59 PM EST
It is said, that two carrier groups is a "robust statement". Three is a declaration.
May would appear to be "Declaration Day".
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Coal Township woman is candidate for prothonotary
January 30, 2007
COAL TOWNSHIP -- Betty Nicola, of Coal Township, has announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Northumberland County prothonotary and clerk of courts.
She has been employed by the Northumberland County Human Resources office as the retirement specialist since 1992.
Mrs. Nicola said her strong organizational skills have made the retirement process an efficient and pleasant one for those needing her assistance. She said she frequently has taken calls and made visits to retirees and prospective retirees on her own time to ensure that their needs are met.
Mrs. Nicola said she will bring this same professional, courteous and dedicated service to the prothonotary's office, pledging that she will be a full-time prothonotary.
Mrs. Nicola has taken college-level classes at Bloomsburg University and the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. Before working for Northumberland County, she worked in the retail business and garment industry.
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Mrs. Nicola is a lifelong resident of the Shamokin and Coal Township area, one of eight children born to the late David and Bella (Maurer) McCormick, of Shamokin.
She has been married for 35 years to Tom Nicola, formerly of Kulpmont. They have lived in the Tharptown section of Coal Township for 33 years and have three sons. Sam, his wife, Traci, and their daughters, Victoria and Samantha, live in Coal Township. Tom Jr., who serves in the Navy, and his wife, Shiloh, are stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Francis, also serving in the Navy, and his wife, Jenifer, are based in the San Diego, Calif., area. Francis is stationed aboard the USS Nimitz and will be deploying to the Middle East in April.
The Committee to Elect Nicola is chaired by Colleen Iwanski, of Coal Township. Dan Rowe, of Shamokin, serves as treasurer.
