Wvc Hockey Stars Win All-state Honors

Anna Sereta 
Dec. 9, 1994 
Anna E. Sereta, 81, Of Peace Street, Hazleton, Died Friday Morning At 
Hazleton-st. Joseph Medical Center.

Sunday, December 11, 1994 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 20A 





Positions in police controversy far apart &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Officials of the Pennsylvania and Hazleton chapters of the Fraternal Order
of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Police last week alleged that the officers of the Hazleton Police
Department suffer from low morale. The union also alleges the city plans to
fill a newly created captain's position with someone who is not currently a
Hazleton Police &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Department memberHere are the pertinent positions of Mayor John Quigley and
police union officials, including Hazleton police union President Mark Koch
and state police union attorney Diane Shepard. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Issue: Who will the city hire to fill the new captain's position? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Koch: Instead of hiring within, they want to bring a scab in, someone who
has never worked one minute in the community. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Quigley: My first preference would be to promote from within. There's never
been a plan to go outside the department. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Issue: Are the FOP's complaints politically motivated? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Positions In Police Controversy Far Apart 
Officials Of The Pennsylvania And Hazleton Chapters Of The Fraternal Order Of 
Police Last Week Alleged That The Officers Of The Hazleton Police Department 
Suffer From Low Morale. The Union Also Alleges The City Plans To Fill A Newly 
Created Captain's Position With Someone Who Is Not Currently A Hazleton Police 
Department Member.