There is a strong connection between the Everharts and the Ligenzas. First off - Joe The Father used to teach with me at Panther Valley Middle School. Joe and I used to ride the 5 miles to school together for a few years until Joe was transferred. Then - Joe The Son was Drew's best buddy in high school. Keith - Drew - and Joe played on the same championship basketball team together. Joe holds the Tamaqua record of 1722 points in a career.
After a stint as coach at Tamaqua High School - Joe Junior fell into the family's true profession. He became a basketball official and last month officiated his first game with his dad. This picture was taken right before the game.
Joe recently earned his master's degree at Wilkes University. He and his wife - Adrienne - just had their first son - Mason - last month. Not bad for a bunch of "Coal Crackers."
Joe's brother Walter was my gym teacher and coach when I attended Tamaqua Junior High - the old school along the Schuylkill River - that was torn down to build the Hi-Rise. Walter was also one of Nancy's favorite "teacher mates" when she taught at Tamaqua High.
Joe Junior and I have another common bond - we counseled each other through a fight with cancer.
These are the kind of folks I miss - since leaving the Valley.
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