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Taxes go up to fund dam project in Penn Lake by Seth Isenberg

Local legislators both begin 6th terms Heffley takes oath of office for sixth term in PA House

to working on their behalf on the considerable challenges that lie ahead as our regional and state economies recover Rep. Doyle Heffley last week from the devastating impact took the oath of office to begin of the pandemic,” Heffley said. his sixth term in the Pennsyl- “As a member of the Approvania House of Representapriations Committee, I will tives during a ceremony at the continue to advocate for a state Capitol in Harrisburg. balanced budget that does not Heffley also announced that place an added tax burden on he has been reappointed to hard-working families. I will serve a second term on the also continue pushing to imHouse Appropriations Comprove our local highways and mittee, which plays a key role for projects that create jobs in developing the state budget. and economic activity in Car“I was truly humbled to bon County. Finally, my focus take an oath to once again on resolving the addiction serve my neighbors in Carcrisis will not waiver, as I plan bon County. I look forward See HEFFLEY, page 3

Mullery sworn in to sixth term as state representative

State Rep. Gerald J. Mullery, D-Luzerne, took the oath of office at the state Capitol on January 5 to begin his sixth term representing the 119th Legislative District. The noon swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2021-22 session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for which Mullery will also be serving as Democratic chairman of the House Labor & Industry Committee. “I’m honored the people of the 119th District have trusted

me to return to Harrisburg to be their representative,” Mullery said. “This legislative term starts as many of us continue struggling and facing immense challenges, and I will ensure our communities get the support they need, and our voices are heard.” The priorities Mullery said he will focus on include relief for struggling small businesses and their employees; the creation and maintenance of local, family sustaining jobs; safe neighborhoods; good schools; low taxes; and environmental protection. Mullery said his Nanticoke See MULLERY, page 3

Penn Lake borough council’s December meeting, held online on the 17th, put the borough on track for a 2021 dominated by the project to replace the dam. To do this, council approved 2021’s tax ordinance setting the tax rate at 4.6 mills (4.2 mills for dam repairs and .4 mills for the expenses of operating the borough). The 2021 Budget was then adopted. Regarding the dam, there was a lot to share starting with the 2020 inspection report from Borton Lawson. Plans are to seek proposals for project design, with notice to go out soon. The Dam Advisory Committee has met with three engineering firms so far. Members have also reached out to area banks to see if they would be interested in loaning money for the project at favorable rates. Grant applications went to the Federal Emergency ManSee PENN LAKE, page 3

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Editorial No excuses

by Ruth Isenberg There is no acceptable excuse for last week’s storming of the Capitol in Washington. None. Those who participated were wrong, as were all those who encouraged it, including the president. There’s also no excuse for the violence that’s rocked our cities over the last months. Can we fix our country? It won’t happen by name calling, and it won’t happen by trying to silence those who disagree with each other. Given the state of things right now, pessimism seems justified. That’s no excuse for giving up. We must all put partisan politics aside, if we really care about our country. What we can’t do is accept any excuses for violence — or for censorship.

Counting the days

by Seth Isenberg We are counting the days until the Inauguration. As we do, the frenzy of activity in Congress looks surreal, given that this is mostly the same group that could not find a way to pass an infrastructure bill to rebuild our roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools, power systems, airports, seaports, and more. There’s a lot of noise in the District of Columbia, and many peacocks posing before cameras. I would rather see some planning to rebuild our country, and more importantly, to heal it. Sober talk, by people who truly take the responsibility of representing all of their constituents, could go a long way right now to calm people. Instead, it seems as though prudence has been pushed aside, and the only planning is for the next set of national elections in two years, and in four. I don’t want to see our country in perpetual election mode as we miss the important things. There is work to be done to mend things — please do not make things worse.

From the Archives From The Weatherly Herald January 14, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers Photos on the front page of this issue are of ice skating on the Eurana Park Lake, and of the new officers of the Azalea Lodge 687 – Charles Heubert, Sr. Worshipful Master, Conrad Wittig Senior Warden and George E. Davis Junior Warden.

and public favored the flying of the flag over the plant. A hazardous driving condition on East Third Street will be addressed with a property owner there as it caused the street plow and a police cruiser to slide into a ditch alongside the street. A new single spreader will be bought for the street department. This new piece of equipment will free two men who presently shovel from the back of the cindering truck.

Weatherly borough council approved pay hikes for borough manager Carl Wagner — to $8,000 from $7,000; police chief Andrew Pecile to $6,600 from $6,000; and head of the street department Glenn Kitchen to $7,200 from $6,100. Raises for the rest of the staff and laborers were also given. Wagner withdrew his notice of resignation, stating he had reconsidered the matter. Fairway Motors of Hazleton was low bidder for a 1971 police cruiser, for $2,898. Delivery was promised within six weeks. Rejected bids were Feussner’s at $3,000, and Weatherly Garage at $3,075 and $3,158. A sledding area is planned for the Dutch Hill section of Carbon Street. Borough officials will request the residents of the area to keep their vehicles off the street during specific hours, and barricades will be placed to prevent vehicles from traveling the street. Police chief Pecile recommended that sledding be allowed from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays. Council rescinded a motion made in November that the American flag not be flown over the sewer plant. After discussions with the VFW and an informal poll of the public, it was learned that the VFW members

Firemen of Citizens Fire Co. extinguished a fire in the front seat of a car owned by Martin Torgerson of Buck Mountain on Tuesday night. A pumper and tanker were sent, and the L&L Fire Co. also send its equipment. The fire was doused by hand extinguishers. Robin Wilcrout was elected president of the Citizens Fire Co. Wilcrout replaces Harold Gerhart who served four consecutive terms. The Lehighton Evening Leader newspaper ceased publication last Friday. It had been published daily since 1903. The newspaper was founded by George Mortimer, and his son, Guy, took over as publisher in 1918. After Guy’s passing, his widow Marion became publisher. The story published in the last edition cited “financial problems beyond the scope of management” as the reason. William Hoffman was reelected president of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Rockport. The WHS Wrecker basketball teams fell short in their rallies and fell to the Olympians, the varsity 48-41 and the junior varsity 47-40. The ju-

nior high game versus Marian went into overtime, ending in a loss to the Colts 28 to 30. From The Sidelines, by Don Garber This week, Biddy Basketball will play games on Saturday afternoon, to leave Sunday free for watching the Super Bowl game — the Baltimore Colts versus the Dallas Cowboys in Miami on Sunday afternoon. A hat was passed around at the Biddy Basketball game on Sunday, with money collected to go towards getting new uniforms for the players. This year, there weren’t enough to go around. Garber reports that dogs in the area are chasing and killing deer. He notes owners will be prosecuted if their dogs are caught in the act. Basketball continues, with the Junior High team traveling to Foster tonight, and the Wreckers at Cardinal Brennan tomorrow. Bishop Hafey’s teams come here on Monday for the Junior High, and Tuesday for the varsity. Last week’s loss to the Olympians means the Jim Thorpe-Weatherly Booster Club Trophy is retained by Jim Thorpe. Last Tuesday, Freeland came to take on the locals, and routed the varsity 97-51, and the JVs 70-39. From The Journal-Herald January 10, 1991 Clara and Jay Holder, Publishers The front page photo is from an ad inside this edition that celebrates G&A Hardware’s 25th anniversary. Dennison Township supervisors heard from two engiSee ARCHIVES, page 7

Public Notices

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office will continue to help with all state-related services including PennDOT services, property tax and rent rebates, home heating assistance and prescription drug assistance PUBLIC NOTICE White Haven Borough Council to name a few. Phone is 570-

will hold a public hearing on January 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Luzerne County, PA to consider an Ordinance adopting an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between White Haven Borough and Foster Township. This ordinance is available for inspection at the Municipal Building and The Journal-Herald during normal business hours. The hearing will be followed by the regular meeting of Council at which time the Ordinance will be considered for adoption. Donald G. Karpowich, Esquire White Haven Borough Solicitor 85 Drasher Road Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-6647

PUBLIC NOTICE

White Haven Borough 2021 Meeting Schedule All meetings will take place at 7 p.m. at the White Haven Borough Building, 312 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. 1/25/21 – location White Haven Area Community Library 2/22/21 – location White Haven Area Community Library3/22/21 4/26/21 5/24/21 6/28/21 7/26/21 8/23/21 9/27/21 10/25/21 11/22/21 12/20/21 Linda Szoke Borough Manager

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agement Agency for FMA and BRIC money. The borough seeks a total of $9,877,000 from these sources — near all of the project cost including a bridge. Another grant application went to FMA for $310,000, and other grants are being looked for. The hope is to get some big chunks of money from several sources to ease the borough tax burden for the project. Community members are encouraged to sign up for dam updates. There’s a form on the Borough’s website. Mayor Deb Krysicki thanked the Dam Advisory Committee members for their hard work, with special recognition to Charlotte Carter for her work on the Dam Grant applications, meeting tight filing deadlines. She also offered thanks to the many volunteers that make Penn Lake a great place to live. Krysicki read the police report: the borough received 24.75 service hours in November, with three incidents reported — a motor vehicle accident, a warrant, and a welfare check. Bids on the DCNR project which funds handicap access improvements and a park upgrade were opened. Low bidder Wayco Incorporated was awarded the work, for $32,270. The playground equipment has been ordered, and should be shipped this month.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021 — PAGE 3 740-7031 and email address is RepMullery@pahouse.net. Learn more about Mullery’s legislative priorities and the services his office provides by visiting his website at Rep Mullery.com, or by visiting his Facebook and Twitter accounts at facebook.com/ Rep Mullery and twitter.com/ RepJerryMullery. A letter from Entech, engineers for Aqua PA, tells of plans to continue the water main replacement this year around Lakeview Drive. After the work is done, the contractor will repave the entire width of the section of road they dig up. With the money from the insurance payment from the insured in hand, council approved having William Orr Construction replace the guide rail at the dam that was damaged in an accident last year. Council member Dave Longmore reported that they did ‘great work.’ Cost is $13,980. Council president Paul Rogan asks everyone to not send baby wipes and other sanitary products down the toilets. These things clog the grinder pumps. Council approved extending the state of emergency for another 30 days. Rogan noted that the borough is eligible for reimbursement of $4,908 for COVID expenses in 2020. Council member Jill Rosenstock reports the registration form for short term rentals is ready to be sent out. It was agreed to have Edgar Getz repair the water problem on the O’Neil property this spring, with a cost maximum of $950. In other business, bills of $32,281 were approved for payment, and the treasurer’s report was accepted. Penn Lake Council meeting is this Thursday, Jan. 14, via GoToMeeting, at 7 p.m.

Heffley…

the oath of office was administered four times to four separate groups of members Continued from page 1 to help mitigate the spread to reintroduce legislation to of COVID-19. Members and assist in the recovery process.” guests were also required to The swearing-in ceremony wear face masks and follow marked the official start of the social distancing guidelines. 2021-22 Legislative Session. Heffley represents the 122nd Republicans currently hold Legislative District in Carbon the majority with 113 seats, County consisting of the townwhich includes the vacanships of Banks, East Penn, cy created by the untimely Franklin, Kidder, Lausanne, death of Rep. Mike Reese Lehigh, Lower Towamensing, (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) Mahoning, Packer, Penn Foron Saturday. Fourteen new est and Towamensing, and the Republican House memboroughs of Beaver Meadows, bers were sworn in last week. Bowmanstown, East Side, Jim Members also re-elected Rep. Thorpe, Lansford, Lehighton, Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) as Nesquehoning, Palmerton, Parryville, Weatherly and Speaker of the House. To limit the number of per- Weissport. sons in the House chamber,

Chamber thanks sponsors for Festival of Trees

The Greater White Haven Chamber Of Commerce graciously thanks our Sponsors: Allegheny Furniture, Antonio’s Pizza, Atlantic Broadband, Aqua, Community Bank NA, Deer Industries, Gene Snyder’s Garage, Dr. Ken Foster, Electric Frog Designs, Firemen’s Social Club, G&A Hardware, Dr. Frank Glusheski, Journal Herald, Kislan Trucking, Family Diner in Memory of Nick, FamilyDiner in Memory of Herman, Chris Herbener & Sons, LK HairShop, Lehigh Gorge RV Park, Lehigh Gorge RV & Notary, Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven Lions Club, Matheos Farm, Marine Corps League, Maranuk Equipment, Murphy’s Lumber, Penn Lake Association, RH Construction, The Sigland Family, Standard Farms, Suitch Insurance, Saint Paul’s Church, Arlene & Al Thomas - in memory of Vietnam Veterans, Tunnesons, White Haven Center, White Haven Area Community Library, White Haven Market, White Haven Area Sports Association, & Mark J Yanus, CPA, for participating in our 6th Annual Festival of Trees. Together our sponsors have joined and promoted our most beautiful display blessing our community. In addition, we would like to thank Rite Aid for allowing our trees on their Property, The White Haven Borough for providing electricity & White Haven Police for protecting our community as well as our display. Finally, we wish all in our community a Happy and Safe New Year. Linda Miller, Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce The Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce will host its first meeting of 2021 via zoom this Friday, January 15. If you decorated your tree for the festival of trees, please remove decorations by this Saturday, January 16. Please only remove your decorations. Leave the lights and signs on the trees.

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Obituaries

HARRY H. WARNER Harry H. Warner, 90 years Harry served honorably in of age, of Weatherly, passed the United States Air Force away on Saturday, January 9, during the Korean War. 2021, at Heritage Hill Senior He and his wife Martha Living Center in Weatherly. owned and operated Warner’s Born Friday, September 12, Chrysler - Plymouth of Weath1930 in Weatherly, he was the erly from 1968 to 2000. son of the late Herbert and Active in the Masonic Rite, Florence (Ickes) Warner. Har- Harry’s Blue Lodge was Laurel ry was also predeceased by his Lodge # 467 of White Haven, beloved wife of 63 years, Mar- and he belonged to the Allentha Ann (Rothrock) Warner town Consistory. Harry was a on January 20, 2018; sister, member of Weatherly AmerDean Wolfe. ican Legion 360 and proudly Surviving are daughter, served as a volunteer firefightWendy Ann (Warner) Utz, er with the Weatherly Volwife of Barry of Millersville, unteer Fire Company. Harry MD; son, Tod Allan Warner was a talented woodworker, and his wife Diane of Weathand he held membership at erly; sister, Jane Suitch of Silver Ridge Hunting Club of Weatherly; grandchildren, Weatherly. Erin, Lauren, Emily, and MiA Celebration of Harry’s life chael; great-grandchildren, will be scheduled with inBenjamin and Samantha. terment in Union Cemetery, A 1949 graduate of WeathWeatherly. erly High School, Harry was a Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. of Weatherly was in charge of arragements.

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MARIA KATHARINA YACKIEL HERBERT T. GEORGE an RN in the Medical Clinic on Maria Katharina (Kotte) Herbert T. George, of White Route 940. She was a member Haven, died Tuesday, January Yackiel, age 85, entered into of St. Patrick’s Church, White 5, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming eternal life Haven. on DecemValley MediIn addition to her parents, ber 22, cal Center in she was predeceased by 2020, after Wilkeslong and dif- her sisters, Agnes, Traudel, Barre. ficult chronic and Brigitte; and brother, Born in Franz-Josef. She is survived illnesses. White HaBorn Jan- by a sister, Annette Frost, of ven, he was uary 3, 1935 Vienna, VA. the son of With great sadness on her in Haltern, the late passing, she is survived by her Germany, Herbert husband, Lt. Col. Thomas F. she was the daughter of the Frederick and Ruth Mildred Yackiel (USAF Ret.), and her late Franz and Agnes (van Vogel George. children and their spouses, Kell) Kotte. She immigrated Following college, he Ursula and Michael Khalife to the United States in 1952 proudly served our nation by of White Haven, Thomas B. at the age of 17, and joined joining the U.S. Army. When Yackiel of White Haven, Karen he returned home, he became her Aunt Gertrude Koenig in Yackiel and Kirk Dyche of Cen- a route salesman for Frito Lay, Ghent, NY. treville, VA, and Christopher After graduating from and drove a bus for WhitewaChatham High School, Ria at- and Vicki Yackiel of Catawissa. ter Rafting. He loved travelShe is also survived by five tended the Pittsfield Nursing ing, walking and playing video beloved grandchildren, Angela games. Program and became a regand Michelle Khalife, Matthew, istered nurse (RN). She was He is survived by his loving proud to become a U.S. citizen Emily and Thomas R. Yackwife, Diane, and step-son, iel; and her dear nieces and in 1957. Charles Roberts (Evon) of Ria joined the United States nephews. Delaware Water Gap. Public military graveside fuAir Force in 1958 as a LieuDue to Covid and his wishneral service was held at 10:15 es, there will be no public tenant, and was stationed am on Saturday, December with the 93rd Bombardment services. Wing at Altus Air Force Base, 26, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Arrangements are by White Haven. Oklahoma. While there, she Lehman Family Funeral JOSEPH J. SHROSKY Lehman Family Funeral met and married her husband, Service, Inc., White Haven. Joseph J. Shrosky of White Service, Inc., White Haven, For additional information, Haven passed away Saturday, Capt. Thomas F. Yackiel, in was in charge of arrange1960. visit www.LehmanFuneral January 9, 2021 in Lehigh ments. Throughout her husband’s Home.com Valley Hospital-Hazleton. Visit www.lehmanfuner24 year military career, she He was the son of the late alhome.com for additional Joseph J. and Catherine Brad- was an outstanding wife and information. mother. During this time, she dock Shrosky. He served in the United States Army during coached girls softball and took her boys to baseball. She went the Korean conflict. Joseph roller skating, skiing, fishing, retired from his employment as an aide at the White Haven bowling and swimming with her children. She sewed clothes Center. and enjoyed playing piano and Private services and burial White Haven, PA will be held at the convenience the accordion. Ria loved to PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT visit and receive her relatives of the family. RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR from Germany, whenever she Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities had the opportunity. Visit our website at In 1976, Ria and Tom setpocononewspapers.com tled back into his family home Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. for in-between-issue in Dennison Township. She (570) 443-9816 stories and events enjoyed her time working as

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Obituaries FRANCIS LUTZICK and sister-in-law Gertrude Francis “Chip” Lutzick, Lutzick of New Jersey. beloved father, pap, and Francis retired as a machine great pap, of Weatherly operator from General Foam passed away of Hazleton. He was a memon Wednes- ber of St. Peter & Paul Byzanday, January tine Catholic Church of Beaver 6, 2021, as a Meadows. An avid outdoorsman,Chip enjoyed coon guest of the hunting, and was recognized Hometown regionally for the field trial Nursing & success of the Coonhounds Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua, at 84 he bred and trained. Chip crowned three Grand Knight years of age. Champions. Chip liked to Born Sunday, May 31,1936 watch the Boston Celtics and in Beaver Meadows, he was Professional Bull Riding. Chip the son of the late Peter and also enjoyed tending to the Elizabeth (Sebessi) Lutzick. Francis was also predeceased cows on the Hinkel farm. Private funeral arrangeby his wife, whom he adored, ments have been entrusted to Jean B. (Novatnak) Lutzick the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral on September 19, 1998; sisHome & Cremation Services ters Irene Skulsky, Marjorie Damiano, and Helen Baratta; of Weatherly. Father Peter brother, Bernard Lutzick; and Donish will celebrate the Office of Christian Burial for the son-in-law Andrew Karlick. family privately. Surviving are sons, Robert Interment will be in St. D. Lutzick, Sr. and his wife Cheri of Nuremberg, and Ron- Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Meadald F. Lutzick of Weatherly; ows. daughters, Mary A. Yagalla, Please make a memorial in wife of Daniel of Weatherly, Debra A. Lutzick of Freeland, Chip’s honor in care of your Nancy A. Karlick of Weather- local S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be ly, Michelle Clark, wife of Darryl of Weatherly; 13 grandchil- made to the family at www. dren; 15 great-grandchildren; griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Nellie Johnson, 103 years of age, formerly of Branchville / Frankford & Livingston New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly. Born Tuesday, April 24, 1917 in Charles St., Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillie (Gill) Greenwood. She was also predeceased by husband, Horace Johnson; sisters, Edith Ogden, Alice, and Evelyn Greenwood; brothers, Eric and Arthur Greenwood. Surviving are daughter, Alice and Joseph Giunta of Branchville NJ, and their children Katheryn and husband Scott Lenci, Jennifer Giunta, Joseph A. and wife Heather Giunta, Stephen H.J. and Stephanie Johnson of Langhorne and their children Gregory M. Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, William J. Johnson; great-granddaughter Alexis M. Giunta;

Memorial Books donated to WACL The following memorial books have been donated to the Weatherly Area Community LIbrary: In memory of Anna Miller: One Perfect Summer by Brenda Novak, donated by Ginny Houser 16 Lighthouse Road and 204 Rosewood Lane (audio books) by Debbie Macomber, donated by Linda Briese

In memory of Michael Garber: Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci, donated by Robert and Karen von Frisch The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, and Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich, donated by Friends at the Weatherly Area Community Library The Handbook of United States Coins by R. S. Yeoman,

donated by his wife, JoAnn Garber In memory of Jennifer Thrash: The Who HQ American Presidents Collection, The Way I Heard It by Mike Rose, What It’s Like to be a Bird by David Allen Sibley, and Cozy by Jan Brett, donated by Barbara and Dale Walck, Jennifer’s aunt and uncle

NELLIE JOHNSON and 16 nieces and nephews. Nellie worked all her life from age 14, first in a textile mill in Yorkshire England, then after marriage, with husband and two children she immigrated to the USA. Nellie worked in a factory for five years, then worked for Kemper Insurance Agency for 14 years. Surviving a stroke in 1985 at 68, she continued to sing in the choir, drive her car and enjoy life and care for her children and grandchildren. As a member for 56 years of Evangel Baptist Church, now Liberty Church, she sang in the choir for over 20 years. Praising her Savior was her legacy.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Private graveside services will be held at Hollywood Cemetery, Union, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Liberty Church 953 W. Chestnut Street Union, N.J. 07083 Or to: Heritage Hill Senior Community c/o Lisa M Perla Exec. Director 800 Sixth Street Weatherly, PA 18255 Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

JOSEPH A. MEIER Catholic by faith, Joe was a Joseph A. Meier, 68 years of 1970 graduate of Marian Cathage of Weatherly, formerly of Homestead, olic High School. He enlisted Florida, in the United States Air Force passed away and served honorably for 20 on Friday, years, retiring as a Tech. Upon January retirement Joe worked in the 8, 2021, at airline industry, retiring from GeisingAtlas Air of Miami, Florida. er Medical He was a talented woodCenter Wyo- worker, and a Mr. Fix-it. A ming. NASCAR fan, Joe’s favorite Born Monday, September driver was Dale Earnhardt. 29, 1952 in Dunmore, he was True to his Pennsylvania roots the son of the late John R. he was a Pittsburgh Steelers Meier, Sr., and Teresa football fan. (Marusak) Meier. Funeral arrangements have Surviving are his wife of been entrusted to the Philip 47 years, Sherry A. (Miller) J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Meier; son, Brian M. Meier of Cremation Services, Inc. of Weatherly; daughters, Jaime Weatherly. Diaz wife of Jose of HomeA private Mass of Chrisstead, FL and Shannon Owens tian Burial was celebrated on wife of James of Palm Bay, January 13, from Our Lady of FL; brother, John R. Meier, Lourdes R.C.C., Weatherly, Jr. and his wife Rosemary of with interment with military Sugarloaf; grandchildren, honors to Pennsylvania. Angela, Ciara, Racheal Diaz, Online condolences may be Timothy, and Preston Owens. made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Commentary

Please, stop the violence by Dr. Glenn Mollette

suffered because someone in the family became violent. Violence in our communities and towns always results in pain, division and sometimes even loss of life. Violence typically brings the wrong people together to do bad things. No community, city or state needs this. In times of war or enemy

aggression against our United States, violence has been necessary. Acts of war have never been pleasant. They result in the loss of life and horrific debilitation of so many people physically and mentally. Most Americans do not want to be at war with anyone. In years past, we have had to protect our country against

those who sought to harm us. The Second Amendment Acts of violence against a gives Americans the right to marriage partner have never bear arms and protect oursaved a marriage. Violent acts selves. We are grateful for our toward family members have military but we pray for peace. never made a family happier. None of us want our family Typically, they create emomembers actively involved in tional and sometimes physical combat if it can be avoided. wounds that are never forgotViolence like we saw last ten. Too many families have week at the United States Capitol was criminal. It helped no one. It solved nothing. Everyone who traveled to hear President Trump speak should have bought a nice dinner in D.C. Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com and then traveled back to their families. Unlawfully entering COVID 19 UPDATE officials. According to Levine, the Capitol was wrong and was death from COVID-19. And FOR VETERANS Other factors that raise a per- the state has refined which carried out in a violent crimhealthcare workers qualify to The VA will follow the CDC son’s risk of severe illness or inal way. People were killed. be in Phase 1A and have added Offices were torn apart and plan offering vaccines to death from COVID-19, such veterans living in our longas living in a nursing home or Phase 1B and 1C. “This update doors broken down. Staffers aligns our plan with the latest were terrified for their lives. term care facilities, and VA other group living facility. recommendations from the health care personnel who VETERANS HAVE This should never have hapACIP and CDC,” Levine said. help continue providing care OPTIONS: Depending on pened. Many of these criminals “Phase 1A has been further for veterans. After these first your age and medical situawill eventually be arrested and 2 groups, the VA will begin to tion, you may be eligible from defined to identify specific spend time in jail. health care providers. Phase offer vaccines to more vetboth the VA and the State to This act of criminal stupiderans who are at high risk of receive a Vaccine. The VA and 1B is now a significantly larger ity did nothing to advance group of people that includes severe illness from COVID-19. Pa. Health department will or help President Trump. If people age 75 and older, those they had stopped in front of The guidelines for this are: both be offering the vaccine. the Capitol and given speechrisk of becoming infected with Like the flu, by Spring of 2021, with significant health issues and essential workers. This es, yelled, screamed, waved the virus, risk of severe illness the VA and PA Health will update also creates a Phase their signs throughout the and death from COVID-19, reach out to communities to 1C, which is those people day and then gone home the risk of spreading the virus to administer vaccines. It may age 65-74 and people with results would have been betothers, and the risk of harm to become as easy as going to a high-risk conditions such as ter. Terrorism never produces society if essential workers are local pharmacy - just not yet cancer, COPD, hearth condiin the near future. positive results. Destruction of unable to work. tions and pregnant women, Here is how PA Health the property of others and the Do not call or come to the and those essential workers Department compares to the terrorism of people are savage VA seeking a vaccine, the VA not included in Phase 1A or and criminal. staff will only provide vaccines VA’s Plan. B.” Essential workers in Phase This same kind of unnecPENNSYLVANIA’S to veterans who are currently essary violence was seen in COVID 19 VACCINE PLAN 1C include public safety offieligible for one based on VA cials, financiers and bankers, many of our cities last sumand CDC risk criteria: Age The UPDATES: 01/11/2021 — media members, government mer. I traveled to Cleveland, Governor Tom Wolf and Dr. risk of severe illness or death workers and members of the Ohio after a march had taken from COVID-19 increases with Rachel Levine announced judiciary, just to name a few. place and saw the results of age. Existing health problems a new phased plan for Phase 2 now includes anyone acts of violence. I saw almost COVID-19 vaccine distribuPeople with certain health 16 years old or older who was all of downtown Cleveland problems (like diabetes, heart tion in Pennsylvania. So far, not covered in Phase 1. boarded up. Businesses were this is the fourth version of a disease, or obesity) have a closed. Hotels were closed. higher risk of severe illness or vaccine plan by Pennsylvania

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Very few restaurants were open. For weeks my family was afraid to stop in downtown Louisville because of the protests and disruption occurring in the city. In the United States of America, individuals, groups and organizations have the absolute right to march, protest and exercise their free speech. However, the destruction of buildings and businesses are acts of violence and are criminal. The people who shut down sections of cities throughout our country should be arrested for their behavior. An acquaintance, who lived outside Seattle for many years, was terrified to travel back to that city last year. Violence against Democrats or Republicans will not bring this country back together. Invasion and violence against the Capitol solved nothing but ruined some lives. Violence will not change the results of the election. Joe Biden will be the President of the United States for the next four years. March, protest, yell, scream and financially support organizations who promote your point of view. But please, put your guns, pipe bombs and hatred away. Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 12 books including Uncommon Sense. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. Learn more at www. glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.face book.com/glennmollette

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Seth’s Sightings

by Seth Isenberg and show them the ball he was carrying. They met through the fence before they moved on. Spookie barked when she noticed the pair to let us know we had visitors, and afterwards went and hid behind Ruth. You can tell it’s a slow weekend when a highlight is yard work. I needed to get out because the dogs’ yard needed tending, and I wanted to start reeling in some of the Christmas lights ahead of any new snowstorm. No snowstorms this week means that I still have lawn to tread upon, versus snow

or ice. It looks like we go into next week before there might be more snowfall. Tomorrow night, the National Hockey League will start its 2021 season. We will be tuning in to watch on NHL TV the Penguins vs. Flyers game as a start. The two teams play again on Friday. We are waiting on the announced players for the Wilkes-Barre Penguins AHL camp, and on details on how to watch those games. The UConn Lady Huskies won again, handily, and have two more wins to take their coaches over the 1,100 win

mark. This week would have been the PA Farm Show. We are truly missing it, the displays, critters, sales booths and its rodeos. The vaccine cannot come soon enough if it will mean events can be held again. It looks to be another weekend of videos and book-reading, plus a dinner out as we can do it safely. We’re sighting a lot of birds, so perhaps we’ll add a feeder in the backyard if it doesn’t complicate things with the dogs. Stay safe.

27 and 28, losing to the hosts, then going down to defeat versus the Tunkhannock Tigers. Continued from page 2 The Wrecker varsity came in sharp to the Ed Gayeski Tourneers from Michael Pasonick nament at Northwest High Inc. who explained about School, defeating West Side plans for having sewage sent Tech with a show of offense to the White Haven treatment that totaled 102 points by the plant. A Comprehensive game’s end, to Tech’s 50. Five Waste Water Plan was preWreckers were in double figpared in 1975 that stated any ures, led by Bob Pugh with 18, The bowling team sponsewage generated in the MidDave Jemo and Troy Gregosored by the Ugly Mug dleburg section would be diry with 16 each, Jeff Pleban rected to White Haven’s plant. Restaurant won the first half with 15, and Brian Sartori in the Freeland Industrial The PA DER wants the Act with 12. In the championship 537 plan to include the whole Team league at St. Michael’s versus host Northwest the lanes. Team members are township. The engineers will next day, the two teams kept Jim Ammon — captain, Brian ask to do a modified plan, inpace, through three overtimes cluding Middleburg and Route Ammon, Rick Hartley, Joe before Weatherly emerged to Marsicano, Mike Sipida and 437 to Murphy’s Lumber. win, 77-71. Pugh had a caChip Stefanick. reer-high 26 points, and both White Haven Borough Gregory and Sartori added 17. In Marty Mrozinski’s colchanged its meeting dates The Wreckers followed up umn, he writes about a trip to the second Friday of each that great weekend with a win to Mountain Top where the month at 7 p.m. The borough over Shenandoah 84-45 here is looking into placing a school Wreckers Junior High team crossing guard in cooperation lost to the Comets after allow- at home. Marian’s Colts came to visit next, and the visitors ing the hosts to build an over with Crestwood. A letter was 20-point lead by half time. In built a lead at the half, only to sent to property owners on have the locals come roaring the Junior Varsity game that the 400 block of Main Street back and win 66-61. The JV followed, the Comets defense reminding them about snow held the Wreckers to under 20 contest went to the visitors. removal. The Lady Wreckers, sufferpoints for a 51-16 win. The Lady Wreckers traveled ing from injuries and “a flu The Weatherly Rotary Club bug visiting a different girl to Schuylkill Haven for their was presented a certificate by every week,” were defeated by holiday tournament on Dec. the American Red Cross in

Marian’s team 63-36 for the varsity game, and 45-23 in the JV — despite Kelly Mrozinski’s 12 points. At Eurana Park this week after their holiday break, the Storks remained undefeated with a 23-17 win over H&S Suds. Hinkle Roofing edged out Ed’s Clippers 32-26 behind Scott Michaels’ 15 points. In the senior division, Legion also remained undefeated with a 34-11 win over Rotary. Gerhard’s Roofing kept pace with a win over J&E IGA 3317 led by Amy Sandt’s 22.

second half with the Suitch Insurance team remaining undefeated with a 48-22 win over the Ugly Mug. Sunday, the up and coming Lions team kept the Suitch team close in the first half, then outscored them in the second to hand the Suitch team their first loss 33-28. The Lions were led by Jeff Hartley with 11, and Ed Gower with 10.

It was a quiet week. I enjoyed the football playoffs watching via the Internet, checking in on the games while doing work and other things. The Washington team had me a bit worried, as Tom Brady and the Buccaneers had trouble putting them away. Happily, the Bucs will play this weekend and Washington will go home. As to the battle of the old quarterbacks, 42 year-old Drew Brees of the Saints, and 43 year-old Tom Brady, could be one of those football games for all time — two Hall of Famers leading good teams, each

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Dominique Adamczyk weds Brett Stallone

Dominique Adamczyk and Brett Stallone were joined as one in marriage on September 5, 2020 in an outdoor service

at the bride’s mother’s house in Weatherly. They were wed by the groom’s brother, Sal Stallone.

The bride is the daughter of Brian and Leann Miller, and the late Michael Adamczyk. She is the granddaughter of Joseph and the late Lynn Dolinsky, and Thomas and Michaline Adamczyk. The groom is the son of Steve and Monica Stallone. He is the grandson of the late Vincent and Phyllis Stallone, and the late Andrew and Barbara Bankus. The bride chose her two sisters, Jessica Mengle and Grace Miller, as her matron and maid of honor. Kerry Perry, Cassidy Cohen, Alexis Boyarski and Taylor Baranousky were her bridesmaids. The groom selected his lifelong best friend Andrew Munisteri as his best man. His brother Aaron Stallone stood by his side at the double ring ceremony. Groomsmen Jeremy Llera, Joey Haganey and George Reynolds completed their wedding party. The bride and groom are both graduates of Weatherly Area High School and Keystone College. Dominique received her associate’s degree in Applied Science from Keystone, and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in medical imaging at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

She is employed at Reading Hospital-Tower Health as an ultrasound sonographer. Brett earned an associate’s degree in business from Keystone, and is employed at Levante Brewing, West Chester, where he is the manager

warehouse. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple rescheduled their original wedding venue ceremony until November of this year, when they will renew their vows with a reception to follow.

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al topping of extra cheese, 3 cheese, mushroom, pepperoni and sausage. A regular pizza is still $10. We are asking that everyone order by the deadline; our vendors are having trouble filling orders because of their staffing issues.

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Journal Sports Crestwood Wrestling Preview

Comets return experienced wrestlers by Steve Stallone Sports Editor After a preseason of uncertainty, a three-week shutdown by the governor due to COVID-19, and under far different guidelines than ever before seen, the scholastic wrestling season is underway. It will look different, mind you. Wrestlers with masks. Temperature checks. Washing hands and disinfecting mats. Practicing social distancing whenever possible. Separating your varsity and junior high teams at practice. No in-season tournaments. Near-empty gymnasiums. This is the 2021 wrestling season, and area teams and wrestlers are adhering to the changes. The sport itself changed in

the offseason, at least in Pennsylvania. In a July move made to help reduce the number of forfeits during dual meets, there are no longer 14 weight classes in high school wrestling. The PIAA moved to trim that number to 13 starting this season. The first nine weights — 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152 and 160 — remain unchanged. The five remaining weights — 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285 — were condensed into four. The final four weight classes are now 172, 189, 215 and 285. At Crestwood, the Comets return seven experienced wrestlers in Trey Zabroski, Jack Andrews, Jeremy Buzak, Cole Kakalecik, Alex Romanoski, Justin Sterling and Noah Stortz. Zabroski (25-13

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Weatherly Area Boys Basketball Roundup

Wreckers off to strong start to season by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

crossover game at Lourdes Regional. Nativity 66, WeatherAfter pushing the defending ly Area 60 - Six-foot-six forward Marquis Ratcliff District 11-champion Nativscored 20 points, grabbed 11 ity Hilltoppers to the brink rebounds and blocked three on opening night Friday, shots, 6-6 teammate Kegan Weatherly Area boys’ basHertz contributed 18 points ketball coach Corey Gerhart and seven boards, and the liked what he saw out of his Hilltoppers did just enough to team. “I’m proud of them. get past the Wreckers In the They played good,” Gerhart Division III opener for both said following the tough 66teams. 60 setback against a Nativity The season got under way a team expected to make plenty month late due to the coronaof postseason noise again virus pandemic, and players this season. “We were down wore masks throughout and by two with 55 seconds to go. socially distanced themselves They’re big and long, they’re while not on the court. It athletic. But I told you, we’re didn’t matter, as long as they going to have good teams on got to play. the ropes this season, and “It was nice to get out and we’re going to keep swinging.” be able to play,” said Nativity The following day, the head coach Mike Walborn. Wreckers rolled over Meadowbrook Christian 61-32, and “You didn’t know what to exfollowed that up with a 55-45, pect, and we were down a couple guys. But that’s how the come-from-behind victory season’s going to be. You’re over league rival Mahanoy Area on Monday. The Wreck- going to have to adapt and just do the best that you can.” ers carry a 2-1 record (1-1 Scotty Zoscin scored a Schuylkill League Division III) into Thursday’s Division II-III game-high 22 points, and

Antonio Colecio chipped in 18 more for the Wreckers, who didn’t back down from the taller defending District 11 champs. The game was close throughout, with five ties, 13 lead changes and no lead greater than six points. The host Wreckers got off to a quick start, taking a 14-9 lead thanks to 12 points from Zoscin, with six free throws and a pair of three-pointers. Ratcliff’s tip-in in the closing seconds got it to 14-11 after one quarter. With Hertz scoring eight points, the Hilltoppers kept things close in the second quarter, but Jacob Solonoski’s putback had the Wreckers leading 32-31 at the break. “For them being a big team, I thought we played good defense,” noted Gerhart. “We gave them those easy fastbreak layups. We gave them 10 points throughout the game. Take them away, and who knows?” The lead changed hands five times in the third quarter, and things were tied 47-all before two Ratcliff free throws and a third from Hertz made it 50-47, Hilltoppers, headed to the fourth. Colecio’s fourth 3-pointer tied the game for a final time, 54-54, with 6:02 to play, but Nativity’s Jacob

Hoffman hit a putback and free throw 30 seconds later that gave Nativity the lead for good. Weatherly was still within a point (61-60) with 1:58 remaining on Ethan Broskoskie’s pull-up on the baseline, but the Wreckers would not score again. Down the stretch, the Hilltoppers stepped up the defensive pressure to get a turnover and a pair of stops, and made their final five free throws to ice the victory. Although they were without a pair of players for the game, the Hilltoppers still owned the boards (34-25) and controlled the paint, either scoring in close or getting to the free throw line, where they were 22-of-31 for the game, and 15of-18 in the second half. “For single-A, we’re going to have a size advantage almost every game, so we do emphasize that,” Walborn said. “That doesn’t always work out, but it did tonight in the second half. And in the second half, we made them (free throws) when we had to down the stretch.” Walborn said he was happy with his team’s defensive play in the second half. After torching the Hilltoppers for 14 first-half points, Zoscin was

held to eight in the second. “I thought when we changed to the zone in the second half it kind of stopped Scotty from going wherever he wanted. We wanted to put him in spots where we had some help. I thought that was big,” Walborn said. Nativity shot 46.5 percent (20-of-43) from the field and committed just 10 turnovers, and Weatherly was 20-of-47 (42.6 percent) with 11 miscues. The 5-foot-9 Colecio knocked down four triples, while his three 2-pointers were scored at the rim over Nativity’s bigs. He also grabbed four rebounds and drew a charge in the paint. “For a little guy, he’s got a big heart. He’s not afraid to mix it up,” Gerhart said. Trevor Lowman came off the bench and played big inside, scoring seven second-quarter points and finishing with five rebounds. Meanwhile, Solonoski paced the Wreckers with eight rebounds and scored six points. Although the Wreckers came up short, their coach was proud of the effort. “We don’t have a big bench. Frankie Willis is out, he’s not here. Ricky Ray played well doing double duty (jayvee and varsity),” Gerhart said. “We got into a little bit of foul trouble with two of our guys, so that hurt. But I’m proud of them. We’ll see Nativity again down the road. “It’s not a win, but the biggest thing is with our packed schedule, you’ve to put this game behind and go to the next. You’ve got to forget about it...you keep moving forward,” he added. See WRECKER BOYS, page 14

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Crestwood girls basketball preview

Lady Comets welcome back all 5 starters by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

went winless in league play and 3-20 overall, the Lady Comets saw light at the end Don Hopkins inherited an of the tunnel. In Jardine’s extremely young team when absence, young players like he took over the Crestwood freshman Julia Glowacki, girls basketball program in Isabella Caporuscio and Ca2019, one without a senior dence Hiller emerged, and on it. Still, the team battled the team’s junior class began through a rugged early-season showing improvement. non-league schedule, won a When Jardine returned few games, and entered league for the team’s final 10 games play confident it could comand rounded her game back pete. into shape, Crestwood began When junior scoring leader putting things together. They Helena Jardine went down came within nine of eventual early in the Lady Comets’ Division I champ Dallas, lost Wyoming Valley Conference by six or less to Valley West, opener with Berwick, the Nanticoke and Hazleton Area, young squad simply couldn’t and took West Scranton to the absorb it. And while the team limit before falling 55-52 in

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their first win on Saturday. Zoscin added 14 points and Lowman had eight for WeathContinued from page 11 erly Area. Ashton Camelo was the Nativity won a tight jayvee lone Meadowbrook Christian contest, 44-40, behind the player in double figures with double-figure scoring of Nolan 12 points. WEATHERLY AREA (61) — Colecio 10 6-7 Ferhat (14), Brayden Feisel 26, McLaurin 0 0-0 0, Derr 0 0-0 0, Zoscin 6 0-0 14, Broskoskie 2 0-2 4, Ray 2 0-1 4, (11) and Justin Sickle (11). Solonoski 1 1-1 3, Lowman 3 1-3 8, Ramirez Ian McLaurin and Ricky Ray 0 2-2 2, Maguschak 0 0-0 0, Eubanks 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 10-16 61. paced the Wreckers with 14 MEADOWBROOK CHRISTIAN (32) — points each. Young 2 0-0 4, Bair 0 1-2 1, Canelo 4 3-9 NATIVITY (66) — Brennan 3 0-0 8, J. Miller 0 0-0 0, Kuperavage 1 0-0 2, Hoffman 2 3-4 7, C. Miller 3 3-4 10, Sipes 0 1-2 1, Ratcliff 6 8-10 20, Hertz 5 7-11 18. Totals: 20 22-31 66 WEATHERLY AREA (60) — Colecio 4 0-0 18, Derr 0 0-0 0, Zoscin 5 10-13 22, Broskoskie 1 1-2 3, Ray 1 0-0 2, Solonoski 3 0-0 6, Lowman 2 2-2 7, Ramirez 1 0-0 2. 20 13-17 60. Nativity.................................11 20 19 16 - 66 Weatherly Area.....................14 18 15 13 - 60 3-pointers: Brennan 2, Hertz, C. Miller. Colecio 4, Zoscin 2, Lowman.

Weatherly Area 61, Meadowbrook Christian 32 - Colecio scored nine of his game-high 26 points in the second quarter as the Wreckers broke open a close game with a 19-4 run en route to

12, Rodriquez 1 2-6 4, M. Smith 0 0-2 0, N. Smith 3 0-0 6, Reed 2 0-0 5. Totals 12 6-19 32. Weatherly Area......................14 19 20 9 - 61 Meadowbrook..........................10 4 11 7 - 32 3-pointers: Zoscin 2, Lowman, Canelo, Reed

Weatherly Area 55, Mahanoy Area 45 - Weatherly came back from an 11-point second-quarter deficit to defeat visiting Mahanoy Area in a Schuylkill League Division III game Monday night. The Golden Bears jumped out to a 21-10 lead by the early portions of the second quarter before the Wreck-

the District 2 Class 5A quarterfinals. Twelve players return from last year’s roster, including all five starters, giving Hopkins reason for optimism and other WVC coaches a reason for concern. “The Crestwood Lady Comets are looking forward to the upcoming season,” Hopkins said. “We return 12 players from last season’s roster and all five starters. We have five seniors and seven sophomores and have added four freshmen to our roster. “Our team is looking forward to competing in a very competitive Wyoming Valley Conference.” A three-year starter and

ers (2-1, 1-1 league) began to claw their way back in. They outscored Mahanoy Area 18-6 in the third quarter and 15-12 in the fourth to gain control. Down the stretch, the Wreckers made 11-of-14 free throws to put the game away. Zoscin poured in a gamehigh 25 points for the Wreckers - 15 in the second half - and Colecio joined him in doubles with 12 points. Lowman pitched in eight and Solonoski added six. Mahanoy Area placed three players in doubles: Kadin Styka with 19 points, Tyler Sylva with 14 and Josh Ramos with 10. The rest of the team combined for two points.

MAHANOY AREA (45) — Rivera 1 0-0 2, Sylva 6 0-3 14, Ramos 3 2-6 10, Manley 0 0-0 0, Cuff 0 0-0 0, Styka 7 2-2 19, Zilker 0 0-0 0, Frye 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 4-11 45. WEATHERLY AREA (55) — Colecio 2 6-6 12, Derr 1 0-0 2, Zoscin 7 7-9 25, E. Broskoskie 0 0-0 0, Willis 0 2 2 2, Solonoski 3 0-2 6, Lowman 3 1-2 8, Ramirez 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 16-21 55. Mahanoy Area..........................18 9 6 12 - 45 Weatherly Area.....................10 12 18 15 - 55 3-pointers: Styka 3, Sylva 2, Ramos 2. Zoscin 4, Colecio 2, Lowman.

four-year letterman, Jardine averaged 11.6 points in 17 games last season, going over 20 twice. Joining her in the returning rotation are 5-9 senior forward Brianna Wickiser (5.5 ppg), 5-5 senior guard Julia Johnson (4.2 ppg, 23 3-pointers), 5-5 senior guard Brianna Kijek (2.7 ppg), 5-9 senior guard Jaden Weiss (3.5 ppg), and the sophomore trio of Glowacki (4.0 ppg, 19 3-pointers), Caporuscio (2.4)

and Hiller (1.3). The Lady Comets are slated to open their WVC Division I schedule Thursday at home against rival Hazleton Area. SCHEDULE January: 12 - at Wyoming Seminary; 14 Hazleton Area (x); 18 - Pittston Area (x); 25 - Berwick (x); 28 - at Wyoming Valley West (x); 30 - at Nanticoke Area (x). February: 1 - Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 3 - at Dallas (x); 5 - at Hazleton Area (x); 8 - at Pittston Area (x); 9 - at Hanover Area; 15 - at Berwick (x); 18 - Wyoming Valley West (x); 20 - Western Wayne; 22 - at Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 24 - Dallas (x). (x) - WVC Division I-II game

Comets land on All-East football team Three players from District 2 Class 4A champion Crestwood have been chosen for the 2020 All-EasternFootball. com Team, which was released after the new year. The team consists of players from Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and Independent schools. A first and second team offense and defense was selected in each of the six classes, A through 6A.

In Class 4A, Crestwood placed three players on the second team. On offense, senior Matt Dean was named as a lineman. On defense, senior lineman Ryan Harding and senior linebacker Logan Arnold represented the 8-1 Comets. In Class A, Marian senior punter Mike Baloga was named first team defense. For the complete lists from all six classes, log on to EasternPaFootball.com

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Intriguing NFL QB Possibilities for 2021 New York Jets: GM Joe Douglass and the new head coach’s dilemma is to stick NFL playoffs are underwith Sam Darnold for one way, and you know what that means. The stakes are higher, more year and then decide to pay him OR draft Juscoaches are interviewing for tin Fields from Ohio State vacancies, and media specuand start your rebuild with a lation is just crazy. 2021 may provide us with more quarter- rookie QB. I’ll go with.... 2021 back moves than we have seen Starter: Justin Fields (Rookie) in decades. I’ve scanned the San Francisco 49ers: landscape, and this is how I think things will shake out for The best ability is availability, and Jimmy G has missed next year. 23 games over the last three Dallas Cowboys: If seasons. SF can save over $24 Jerry Jones wants to save million in salary-cap space by face with his franchise QB releasing Garoppolo after the and potentially the locker season. Although Kyle Sharoom, he needs to bring back nahan has shown his supDak Prescott. We saw what port of keeping G, the value happened when Dak wasn’t of moving on could lead to a playing. With the extremesuccess similar to the Patrick ly winnable NFC East still in Mahomes’ Chiefs, Jared Goff’s shambles, look for Prescott Rams, or Lamar Jackson’s to accept the last offer from Dallas at 5 years, $175 million, Ravens. That is, spend money and build around a rookie. or sign a shorter deal. 2021 The 49ers pick 12th in this Starter: Dak Prescott by Shane Wolf

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New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees may be performing his swan song. If that happens, Brees 2.0 may be none other than Sam Darnold. If the Jets decide to go with Justin Fields, they could receive a second-round pick (and even another pick) for Darnold. That way, the Jets get additional draft value, and the Saints give Darnold a fair shot. 2021 Starter: Sam Darnold, 2021 Backup: Taysom Hill Indianapolis Colts: The Indianapolis Colts are a QB away from making serious noise in the playoffs. Although Phillip Rivers was a solid starter for the crew this year, he couldn’t manage a 50-yard throw to beat the Bills last weekend at the game’s end. So expect the Colts’ front office to take a swing at underrated talent Matthew Stafford, who could make this team an AFC champ contender. 2021 Starter: Matthew Stafford Denver Broncos: John Elway recently removed himself as GM and will hire a new person in that job. And the first thing the new GM will do is get a franchise quarterback. And I believe a fresh start is what the doctor ordered for Carson Wentz. Denver has promising young offensive receivers, and its defense can still be dangerous, so Elway and the new GM should dangle a second-round pick (and another pick or two) to lure the Eagles into a trade. If that happens, then time will tell whether Wentz can return to MVP-caliber play. 2021 Starter: Carson Wentz _____________ North Dakota-based Shane Wolf writes at The Sports Column.

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Journal Sports Crestwood boys basketball

Crestwood boys on pause due to COVID-19 contact The Crestwood boys’ basketball team is quarantining for 10 days because a player on the Dallas High School team tested positive after their game on Saturday. Bob Mehalick, Crestwood’s superintendent, said Monday’s game between Crestwood and Hanover is off, as are the Comets’ other scheduled games this week, including Tuesday’s scheduled non-league game at Williamsport. Dallas defeated the Comets 58-50 in Saturday’s opener for both teams. “Winter sports are going to prove to be very challenging.

We’re going to try to get in as many games as we can,” Mehalick said. State rules say a student or teacher goes into quarantine for 10 days after exposure, providing they have no symptoms. After five days, a student or teacher can get a test and come back after eight days if the result is positive. If the test results don’t come in right away, the person has to wait anyway, even if results come in after 10 days from their exposure. Dallas 58, Crestwood 50 - On Saturday night at Dallas, Austin Finarelli scored 14

of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Mountaineers defend home court with an eight-point win. Nick Nocito scored 21 total points for the winners. Mike Zaleski was the lone

Comet in double figures with 14 points. Jay Zeleski and Ryan Petrosky each scored nine, and Marcus Vieney followed with eight. CRESTWOOD (50) — M. Zaleski 6 0-0 14, J. Zaleski 4 1-3 9, Petrosky 3 2-4 9, Vieney 2 2-4 8, Feisel 3 0-0 7, Ruggeri 1 0-0 3,

Dunsmuir 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 5-11 50. DALLAS (58) — Finarelli 8 5-8 24, Nocito 6 6-6 21, Bufalino 2 1-2 6, Wydra 1 1-2 3, Williams 1 0-0 2, Lojewski 0 1-2 1, Cumbo 0 1-2 1, Wallace 0 0-0 0, Matushek 0 0-0 0, Dickson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 15-22 58. Crestwood..............................4 14 13 19—50 Dallas.................................... 5 12 18 23—58 3-pointers: M. Vieney 2, M. Zaleski 2, R. Petrosky, P. Feisel, N. Ruggeri. N. Nocito 3, A. Finarelli 3, M. Bufalino.