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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 • Volume 42 – No. 21 (USPS 277440) ©2023, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

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Roads and road signs topic at Penn Lake

by Suzanne Winters

Penn Lake council, at their meeting on January 12, spent a good deal of time talking about roads, requirements for a reassessment of the reflectivity of borough signage was a topic.

Councilman David

Longmore said he is checking into who can do this type of assessment, would find out what exactly Penn Lake is required to do regarding reflectivity. He will have more information at the next meeting.

Council president Paul Rogan was unsure what a borough as small as Penn

Lake is obligated to do to comply.

Borough secretary Karen Burden reported a complaint was received from a resident regarding road conditions after the last snow. He was concerned about safety, saying the snowplow driver exceeded the speed limit, was driving on the wrong

side of the road, not using flashing lights and damaged property. The letter writer also feels there are more issues at the Lake without the White Haven Police patrols, noting that a trailer hitch was stolen from his parked vehicle on his property.

Longmore did contact the plow company regarding these concerns. Secretary Burden reported she did see that the mud was cleaned up from the beach walkway. Longmore reported there are other properties that have damage, especially on Acorn Drive. There was some discussion over how to avoid property damage from the plow. It was agreed the driver needs to slow down.

In other business, Rogan suggested using the $32,000 ARPA grant money for improving the drainage issues on the corner of Williams Drive where “a lot of water (collects) in the area during heavy rains.” This would need to be looked at by the borough’s engineering firm and would need a survey. Councilman John Burden asked if this was an appropriate use of the funds. The solicitor indicated it is. Council was all in favor of starting this project.

LEHMAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME’s tree was the winner in the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce Festival of Trees. The ornaments featured memrials recording the names of local people who passed away during the past year. A gift certificate to the Chamber-member business of their chaice will be awarded to Lehman Family Funeral Home. Other items of discussion at a recent meeting included a potential Fly Fishing Expo at the library in June, and a working group to create a plan to prepare for the full reopening

WINTER DOESN’T DIMINISH THE BEAUTY OF BOULDER FIELD at Hickory Run State Park. It does make the crowds smaller.

JH: Ruth Isenberg See PENN LAKE, page 5

of the D&L Trail. JH: R. Isenberg

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Another chance

Editorialby Ruth Isenberg

Just a couple of weeks ago, I had started writing an editorial in my head. I was very excited that the Pennsylvania legislature had actually compromised, elected a Democrat as Speaker even though the Republicans have a majority, at least for now. (Special elections coming up next month could change that depending on the outcome.) He promised to lead as an independent, appointing members of both parties to committees. A breath of fresh air, I thought. A chance for our parties to work together, to actually accomplish things instead of snipe at one another.

By the time I was ready to put my thoughts down on paper, it was too late. No one was happy; no one was cooperating; everyone was back to politics as usual.

Today, as I write this, Pennsylvania is inaugurating a new governor, Josh Shapiro. He is promising to work with the Republicans. The Republican leadership is promising to work with him. It’s another chance to move away from party politics as the main determinant of what happens in Harrisburg.

As a nation, we must go back to looking beyond party labels. Until we do, the average citizens of either political party—or of no political party—will be the losers. Our state and national legislators seem to spend far more time fighting with each other than working for us.

Philosophical differences between the parties, and between factions of both major parties, are real. Voters need to know what those differences are when they vote. But once candidates are elected, their job and their duty is to work for the good of all those they represent. If they blow this chance to work together and do just that, voters need to remember and vote accordingly.

Archives

From The Journal-Herald

January 21, 1993

Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder Crestwood School Board members discussed a projection that the District would grow by over 800 students in the next ten years at their January 1993 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Gordon Snow believes that a new structure could be built…as a middle school.

It was also noted that a new roof on Rice Elementary School will be needed (soon).

The Crestwood School Board will hold a meeting in White Haven next week at the Community Building.

The White Haven Municipal Authority, having succeeded in switching the system on to the new standpipe, is moving ahead on building a new sewage treatment plant. The authority hopes to get 100% of the money they need for the project from PennVEST.

The authority declined to take over the sewer lines from the Powerhouse Eatery (owned by Lehigh Landmark) until a grease problem is resolved.

A complaint by a resident that her water bill was too high was investigated and found to have been caused by a running toilet that used 27,000 gallons during the last quarter. New meters to be installed will indicate when there is a leak…

This weekend is King Henry Royal Weekend at The Mountain Laurel Resort with a reception, Las Vegas night, and the premier

performances of 1993’s “Music Across America” shows.

Writer Pete Chapla reviewed Frances Ford Coppola’s screen treatment of Bram Stoker’s Dracula

The front-page photo shows the used Christmas tree bonfire that closed the first-ever Weatherly Winter Carnival in Eurana Park. The event attracted a dozen food and crafts stands, and a field of eight for the soup contest. Doris Willard won that event with her Corn Chowder. Lionel’s Food Factory was second with their New England Clam Chowder. Tied for third place were Zion Lutheran Church’s Beef Noodle and Ruth Isenberg’s Borscht. The Weatherly Area Merchants Association plans to hold the event again in 1994.

Nearly 50 residents turned out to the Weatherly Area School Board’s January meeting, due to the mistaken idea that the Board would be cutting the athletic budget. “Board member Cameron Reese apologized for (this impression), but noted that…the board did not have such an item on the agenda.” Those who turned out were encouraged to come to future meetings.

The Rev. Robert vonFrisch provided the Pastor’s Corner this week.

With the 9-1-1 system in place, Foster Township homes will need street and number addresses. You cannot have an RD number or box address. There are

three Main Streets in the township in Highland, Sandy Run, and Upper Lehigh, along with other duplicate names. The Post Office will work with the Planning Commission to develop a workable address system.

The Sandy Valley Road and bridge work will not be completed in the near future. Arrowheads were found at the site and an archaeologist dig was ordered.

Attorney Cindy Ray was reappointed as solicitor for the Carbon County Airport Authority.

Sixth-grade student members of Students Against Doing Drugs will hear speaker Kelly Price of the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Agency. The program will be presented again next week to seventh and eight grade members.

Gilbert Gerhard of Packer Township announced he would seek re-election as Carbon County Treasurer.

The Storks downed Gerhard’s Roofers 25-20 behind Austin Gregory’s 9-point performance. H&S Suds kept pace with the Storks with a 28-16 win over Dr. T’s Aces. In the Senior League, the Lions team is undefeated, adding the American Legion team to its victory list.

Bus trips on Motor Transportation include a Saturday trip in March to Sight & Sound for “The

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Melissa Gottstein, of Rock Glen, Pennsylvania in the Estate NANCY E. GIBBONS late of Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, who died on November 9, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix named or to:

Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C.

641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 1/26

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Packer Township Board of Supervisors, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, proposes to enact the following Ordinance at a meeting of such Council to be duly called and duly held not less than seven (7) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the date of publication of this Notice.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PACKER, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PROVIDING FOR SERVICE COST RECOVERY

The Packer Township Board of Supervisors proposes to adopt an ordinance governing the recovery of emergency service costs within the limits of Packer Township. A full text of the ordinance may be reviewed in the Township Offices, Township Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA.

BY THE ORDER OF THE SUPERVISORS OF PACKER TOWNSHIP

Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire

1 East Catawissa Street

Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Solicitor

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

THAT there will be a Meeting of the Packer Township Hearing Board on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 to hear the following new application:

Sampler Property Management, LLC, 1458 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255, seeks to expand the use of the property pursuant to Section 906 of the Ordinance for property Parcel Number is 112-45-A40.

The property is in a R-1 Single-Family Residential District.

BY ORDER OF: Gregory L. Mousseau, Esquire Solicitor for Packer Township 331 Center Street Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 1/19

LEGAL NOTICE

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE of LEWIS M. GULLONE, deceased, late of San Diego, California.

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION have been granted to the undersigned who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make know the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Administrator: Lewis M. Gullone, Jr. 618 Centre Avenue Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, 18229

or to his Attorney: Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire 1 East Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240 1/19

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Lehigh Township Supervisors will conduct their regular monthly meetings on the first Monday of the month during the Year 2023, unless otherwise noted. The meeting dates are as follows:

February 6, 2023

July 3, 2023

March 6, 2023 August 7, 2023

April 3, 2023 September 5, 2023 (Tuesday) May 1, 2023 October 2, 2023

June 5, 2023 November 6, 2023 December 4, 2023

All meetings for 2023 will begin at 1:00 P.M. in the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1741 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pa. 18255. PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather on a Monday, the meeting will be held on the next day (Tuesday) at the same time and location.

Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that East Side Borough Council will conduct their regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month during the Year 2023. The meeting dates are as follows: February 2, 2023 August 3, 2023

March 2, 2023 September 7, 2023

April 13, 2023** October 5, 2023

May 4, 2023 November 2, 2023

June 1, 2023 December 7, 2023 July 6, 2023

**Subject to availability of the Library

All meetings will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the John Murphy Room of the White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. 18661

Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary

Dennison Township Planning Commission will meet the third Monday of each month at 6 PM on the following dates in 2023: January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18

All meetings will be held at the Dennison Township Municipal Building.

William R. Bauersfeld Chairman

The Dennison Township Board of Supervisors will hold their 2023 regular monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, White Haven, PA: February 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

April 5, 2023 May 3, 2023

June 7,2023 July 5, 2023 August 2, 2023 September 6, 2023 October 4, 2023 November 1, 2023 December 6, 2023

Kathleen Stortz, Secretary

Obituaries

ELIZABETH K. PETERSEN

Elizabeth K. Petersen (Bette), a longtime resident of Westfield New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years on Sunday, January 15, 2023, while a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living Center in Weatherly.

Born July 5, 1922 in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Leighton and Bessie (Hanford) Smythe. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, John E. Petersen and brother, Donald Smythe.

Surviving family members are daughter, Betsi Bradrick and her husband Jack of Effort; sons, Robert Petersen and Eric Petersen of Broadheadsville; grandchildren, Lauren Garlet and Christopher Bradrick; and two greatgrandsons, Austin Cremone and Ethan Bradrick.

Elizabeth graduated from Plainfield School District and was married to her husband Jack on June 15,1946. A member of the Westfield United Methodist Church of Westfield New Jersey for many years, Elizabeth sang in the choir at church, was a Docent at the Miller - Cory House in Westfield, and was active in community theater as a make-up artist. An advocate for mental health issues, Elizabeth was a volunteer for a suicide help line and volunteered every Christmas Eve to help cover the phones.

Private arrangements were entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Private interment is in the memory Garden of the Westfield United Methodist Church of Westfield New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

THERESA TRIVELPIECE

Theresa (Timko) Trivelpiece passed away January 9, 2023, at St. Luke’s after a valiant effort to recover from her ailment. She was born November 27, 1955 to Peter and Mary (Sentiwany) Timko in McAdoo.

She was a very fun loving and outgoing individual who enjoyed fishing, playing pool and playing cards with her husband and family. Theresa served in the United States Army and was employed by the State Assistance Agency out of the Wilkes-Barre office.

A sister Arlene preceded her in death.

Theresa is survived by her husband Kurt; her children Cody Sarosky, James and Tianna Slattery; sister Carol Stancik; brother Michael Timko; and several nieces and nephews.

Per Theresa’s request a private family gathering will be held.

Family and friends may send online condolences to jameslhinckleyjrfuneral home.com.

Lehman Family Funeral Ser vice, Inc.

White Haven, PA

PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

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A new approach to funeral and cremation care Looking forward to serving White Haven, Dennison, Lehigh, and Foster Townships All arrangements and consultations from the comfort of your home Guiding families through difficult times.

Faith offering Mom’s Group and Celebrate Recovery

New in 2023, a Mom’s Group is meeting every first Monday of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Faith Church in Weatherly. This is a group to find biblical encouragement as a mother so we can be the best moms possible. Babies/toddlers are welcome.

Women’s Refit, a time to get moving and challenge yourself, is meeting at 10 a.m. Thursdays; wear sneakers and comfortable clothes.

Faith will be opening its doors Thursday evenings at 6 starting January 19 for Celebrate Recovery. This is for anyone with hurts, habits and hang ups.

Faith Church Weatherly is located at 202 Carbon

Street, right next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping plaza.

Services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Join us for live worship music in a welcoming atmosphere. The Kids Clubhouse is open at the same time for ALL kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade. The Youth Group meets Sunday evening at 6 for ages 6th-12th.

Wednesday small groups meet at 7 p.m. Men, women, youth, children and Pre-K all meet separately for an evening of fellowship and learning. For more information on anything going on at Faith, please contact Lori at 570-578-8005.

Heffley, Argall announce grant for Eurana Park

Rep. Doyle Heffley and Sen. David Argall have announced that Weatherly Borough will be receiving a $238,700 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

“Eurana Park is a special place in our community where families can go and enjoy quality time with one another,” Heffley said. “I’m grateful that Weatherly Borough will be able to continue to invest in the community’s beautiful recreational and outdoor assets.”

for more information.

“Improved parks are a key ingredient in revitalized communities, large and

small,” said Argall. “I’m thankful Weatherly Borough will be awarded this highly competitive funding. Further developing Eurana Park will benefit children, parents and the entire Weatherly community.”

Funding comes from the DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program. Eurana Park’s funding will be used to construct a basketball court, pickleball courts and pedestrian walkways, install fencing and lighting, improve ADA accessibility, general landscaping and other related site improvements.

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In reports, solicitor Kristyn GiarrantanoJeckell indicated she is still working on the review of ordinances for updates. There were no reports from the mayor, recreation, lake management, police, records, or sewers.

Secretary Burden reported on Short Term Rentals, saying there was a new application and it had been denied for not meeting any of the requirements.

Two zoning permits were issued, one for a shed and one for tree removal. The Zoning Hearing Board met December 6 and granted a variance for a porch at the Riddle property.

On goose abatement, councilman Shaun Kuter reported Penn Lake is in good shape with the geese, but there will need to be a plan regarding the duck population which continues to increase.

Receipts were $40,342. Bills of $35,411 were approved to be paid.

Longmore reported $2,168 from the Go Fund Me account towards the Pickle Ball court has been donated to the Borough. Council will need to discuss and vote again on any plans for the Pickle Ball Court, since the last approval of this project was quite some time ago.

Council discussed code enforcement. Rogan reported he had discussed the issue with zoning officer Barry Jacobs, who

Veterans Corner

Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com

The VA announced Monday two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia: The VA will begin implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), adding three conditions to the list of those presumptively associated with exposure to herbicide agents, more commonly known as Agent Orange. Those conditions are bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism.“Many of our Nation’s Veterans

have waited a long time for these benefits,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. “VA will not make them wait any longer. This is absolutely the right thing to do for Veterans and their families.” VA will apply the provisions of court orders related to Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which may result in an earlier date for entitlement to benefits for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Vietnam War era Veterans and their survivors who previously filed and were denied benefits for one of these three new presumptive conditions will have their cases automatically reviewed without the need

had suggested that council decide how they want to handle code enforcement issues and neighbor-onneighbor complaints. Complaints should be made in writing and go through council before going to code enforcement was suggested, but that could be costly.

Mayor Tom Carter liked the idea of written complaints and no anonymous complaints. Councilman Dan Eustice said you still need code enforcement for things like Short Term Rentals. The solicitor noted the ordinance states enforcement can be by council or code enforcement.

Rogan said he would continue to pursue the issue with Jacobs. He also asked secretary Burden to pursue her possible candidate for code enforcement, from

whom she is waiting to hear back.

Regarding the dam, Rogan reported ongoing work being done by their grant writer, and also with PEMA regarding widening the period of performance window so that expenses for the dam already incurred can be considered for 25% matching of funds.

Secretary Burden had learned of a program under the Army Corps of Engineers that funds dams. The grant writer will review this. Rogan reported the Dam Advisory Group is working on surveys, easements, etc.

The Luzerne County Recycling Department sent a letter offering rebates for local recycling events, including the cost of advertising. Longmore

reported these have been successful here in the past and asked if he should set up another. Council members agreed. Longmore will look to get these events set up, promising more information for next month’s meeting. Council voted to renew the borough’s insurance with the included option of terrorist coverage at $3,659. The premium without this option is $3,585.

As the meetings started, council president Paul Rogan offered condolences for longtime resident Rob Johnson, who passed away recently. His past service as a council member and mayor was noted.

to refile a claim. VA will send letters to impacted Veterans and survivors.

Particulate Matter Exposures

The Secretary recently concluded the first iteration of a newly formed internal VA process to review scientific evidence to support rulemaking, resulting in the recommendation to consider creation of new presumptions of service connection for respiratory conditions based on VA’s evaluation of a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine report and other evidence. VA’s review supports initiation of rulemaking to address the role that particulate matter pollution

plays in generating chronic respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis for Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War and/ or after September 19, 2001, or in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War. “VA is establishing a holistic approach to determining toxic exposure presumption going forward. We are moving out smartly in

initiating action to consider these and other potential new presumptions, grounded in science and in keeping with my authority as Secretary of VA,” said McDonough. VA will conduct broad outreach efforts to reach impacted Veterans and it encourages them to participate in the rulemaking process. For more information, visit he VA’s website at: Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures – Public Health.

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Seth’s Sightings

Our last week’s plans were kaput. The colds that laid us up had us keeping close to home. We missed the Farm Show, we missed hockey games. I missed a meeting with my surgeon. All in all, not a good week. Our ailing had us a bit low.

The missed trip to Philly now means a delay in the surgery. This prolongs my anxiety about the operation.

The cold had mostly run its course by week’s end, so we were able to attend a very nice program held at the Weatherly Area Community Library on Friday. I learned a great deal about the Lenape. The program was received enthusiastically, and even better, will get a follow-up event this spring.

We attended a 70th birthday party for a longtime friend held in the Nesquehoning Recreation Center. The building is a restored coal mine structure, and is well used as a rec hall. It was fun.

We used the rest of the daylight for a bit of

shopping, stopping in at a farm market.

We’ve been watching All Murders In the Building online. This week we plan to start watching the new Night Court.

Our dogs have been missing their favorite cookies. For some reason there is a shortage of these particular peanut butter treats. While the dogs are not getting as many treats as they usually do, they are not hungry just less spoiled.

Sunday afternoon, after a wonderful IHOP breakfast with friends, I went to the Eagle Arms Gun Show at the Split Rock Resort. I did a little shopping more warm weather gear and browsed the antique and modern weapons on display. They’ll be back here for another weekend show March 18 and 19.

We took an evening drive that Sunday. The sunset was beautiful, and we were just not ready to return home. At one of the turns, we were along a cornfield with the sun setting behind it, and there was a herd

by Seth Isenberg

of deer. What we saw was a spectacular set of silhouettes. It would have been a great shot IF I had the right camera, and the deer wouldn’t spook when I got out of the car…

Also sighted this week was a confused vee of geese flying over White Haven, heading west as evening fell.

Late this week looks busy, with newspaper work. The next two weeks look even busier…good thing we are healthy again.

This week is more home hockey with the WBS

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Splendor of Easter,” and a trip to Broadway in May to see the Will Rogers Follies.

The Wrecker Boys won four straight, beating teams from Pius X, Cardinal Brennan, Williams Valley and Jim Thorpe. Brian Sartori averaged 30 points per game during this stretch.

Phil Engman wrote about the Buffalo Bills’ amazing comeback versus the Houston Oilers, clawing back from a 35-3 deficit to tie at the end of the game, then win in overtime. They will face the Dallas Cowboys in the Super Bowl.

About basketball, he noted that Michael Jordan scored 64 points in a Chicago loss to Orlando this week.

Crestwood wrestlers split two meets this week, losing to powerful Lake-Lehman 29-21, and winning a close

Penguins Wednesday and Friday, then Saturday next week. February starts well with hockey on Wednesday the 1st before a road trip.

I watched the UConn Lady Huskies basketball games, more wins as the team gets healthier. There was a big game for them on Tuesday, some regular Big East games over the weekend, and a match versus Tennessee on the 29th.

Football was fun over the weekend, with the Giants upsetting the Vikings, and not fun when the Buccaneers

played an uninspired game and lost big to the Cowboys. This next set of games will be a bigger deal. I guess I will cheer for the 49ers.

With gas prices lower, a road trip may be in our future. For now, we are hoping to get to Philadelphia this weekend to see friends and help a little with a moveout. The rest of our time likely will be housework, along with prepping for next week’s newspapers.

As usual, wishes of good health to you all.

match versus Meyers 31-29. A Lehman team win over the Ugly Mug team 34-8 and then a win over Suitch Insurance’s team 28-15 sealed the team’s undefeated half topping the league 8-0. Next Wednesday is the League Hoop Shoot Fundraiser at Keystone Hall.

The Saint Patrick Church Knights of Columbus sponsor a free throw contest for boys and girls ages 10 & 11, and 12 to 14, at Keystone Hall on February 6. Pick up an application at the Thriftway Market. Parent/ guardian signature is required.

Edgewood In The Pines will host The Mud Flaps on the 29th, and Daddy O & the Sax Maniacs on Feb. 6.

Ruth wrote a review of the Mountain Laurel Resort’s food festival, and of the Eurana Park Winter Carnival’s soups.

From The Journal January 21, 1943 Publisher W. C. Taylor

Dr. Francis A. Baum, who was in practice in White Haven, has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps. He left last week for active duty at Carlisle Barracks.

High winds the first of the week ripped off several shingle and paper roofs in this vicinity…including the roof at the dairy barn at Ferndale Farms, and the paper roof at the Lehigh Valley round house.

There are no more state relief funds for out bachelor loafers. They must go to work, or they will be put to work somewhere.

Vincent Hayes has a crew of 15 men lumbering off the Meier tract of land in east Foster Township.

Scholarships available for Carbon County students

memories of two longtime Orioles members. The scholarships each award $500 to a Carbon County senior who is seeking to further his or her education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school.

• The Orioles Scouting Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, awards $500 to a Carbon County senior who is currently active in Boy or Girl Scouts with a strong record of volunteerism and community service.

The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a number of scholarship opportunities that are now available for students graduating from Carbon County school districts this year. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Qualified students are invited to submit their

applications online at www. cccfoundpa.org. Applications are due March 1. The following scholarships are available:

• The Eugene “Peck” Armbruster Memorial Scholarship and the Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, honor the

If applicants have questions about any of the funds or would like to discuss their eligibility, they should contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at info@cccfoundpa.org or 610-730-2526.

If you are interested in learning more about setting up a scholarship or other type of fund at Carbon County Community Foundation, please contact us at 610-730-2526 or info@ cccfoundpa.org.

FNCB scholarship application now available

The FNCB Bank Foundation awards three $1,000 merit scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The 2023-2024 scholarship application is available now. Apply online at FNCB.com.

Application period ends March 15.

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate acadmic excellence, community and

school involvement, and citizenship.

To be eligible, the student or their parent(s)/ guardian(s) must be an FNCB customer in good standing and the student must be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate or trade/technical school in the 2022-2023 school year.

CCCF president Sharon Alexander presents a ceremonial check to Cody Meckes of Jim Thorpe, the 2022 recipient of the Orioles Scouting Scholarship.

FNCB 2022 scholarship winners, from left, are Baylor Lounsbery, Abington Heights High School; Samantha Quinn, Wyoming Seminary; and Tanisi Patel, Crestwood High School.

Memorial Books for WACL

The following books have been donated to the Weatherly Area Community Library in memory of Ronald Duser from Melodie,

Gary, Janelle & Nora: Baseball Genius, Double Play, and Grand Slam. All three books were written by Tim Green.

WEATHERLY ALA ADOPTS A PIG: AEF project chair Betty Henry is shown with Pinkie. The American Legion Auxiliary in Weatherly has adopted a pig and her name is Pinkie. Pinkie will be at functions and fundraisers of the auxiliary. Pinkie has a great fondness for coins and bills. All the money that she is fed will benefit the AEF. The Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) was established to provide emergency financial grants to eligible members across the state or country in times of natural disasters or financial crisis. Come and visit Pinkie at the post and you can feed her.

Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 34320 and Daisy and Brownie Troop 32932 of Weatherly collected donations for local nursing homes by giving away s’mores at Weatherly’s Christmas in The Park held December 11.

Harlem Globetrotters

returning to Wilkes-Barre

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before, stopping in WilkesBarre at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on February 24 at 7 p.m. Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team.

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Crestwood boys basketball roundup

Big second half lifts Comets past Berwick

Trailing 22-18 at the half, Crestwood outscored Berwick 15-9 for the lead, then closed the game on a 19-11 run to post a 52-42 WVC Division 1 boys’ basketball win at Berwick.

Drew Sechleer led all scorers with 23 points, including three triples, for the Comets (8-5 overall, 3-2 league). Chaz Wright (11) and Brandon Burbank (10) joined him in double figures, and Matt Sklarosky followed with eight.

Sean Murphy paced the Bulldogs with 21 points, and Billy Hanson added 11.

CRESTWOOD (52) - R. Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Czapla 0 0-0 0, Sklarosky 3 2-3 8, Wright 3 5-14 11, D. Sechleer 5 10-12 23, Feisel 0 0-0 0, Agapito 0 0-0 0, Burbank 4 1-1 10, Nulton 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 18-30 52.

BERWICK (42) - Murphy 7 6-7 21, Marquez 0 0-0 0, Hickman 0 0-0 0, Hanson 5 0-0 11, Howie 1 1-4 3, Lonczynski 2 0-0 5, DeGroat 0 2-2 2, Ramiro 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 9-15 42. Crestwood......12 6 15 19 – 52 Berwick...........6 16 9 11 – 42

3-pointers: D. Sechleer 3, Burbank. Murphy, Hanson, Lonczynski.

Hazleton Area 49, Crestwood 41 - Chris Catrone scored 14 points to lead a trio of double-digit scorers for Hazleton Area in last week’s WVC Division 1 win over the Comets at HAHS.

Drew Sechleer was the lone Crestwood player in

double figures with a gamehigh 16 points.

CRESTWOOD (41) - R. Sechleer 1 0-0 2, Czapla 2 0-0 5, Sklarosky 2 2-2 6, Wright 0 2-2 2, Hilpp 0 0-0 0, D. Sechleer 5 4-4 16, Feisel 1 0-0 2, Agapito 0 0-0 0, Burbank 3 0-0 8. Totals 14 8-8 41.

HAZLETON AREA (49) - Santiago 4 2-2 13, Melenciano 0 0-0 0, Guzman 3 2-2 8, Moran 1 0-0 2, Catrone 5 1-2 14, Marshall 5 0-0 12. Totals 18 5-6 49.

Crestwood...........7 13 7 14 – 41 Hazleton Area....13 11 11 14 – 49

3-pointers: D. Sechleer 2, Burbank 2, Czapla, Santiago 3, Catrone 3, Marshall 2.

Junior High Basketball roundup Little Wreckers top Vikings

The Weatherly Area boys raced to a 28-9 halftime and cruised past Williams Valley 37-18 in eighth grade basketball action. Chance Stauffer and Matthew Adler pitched in with seven and six points, respectively, for the Wreckers.

In the seventh grade game, Williams Valley won 33-25 behind Gabe Rodriguez’s 17 points.

Kyle Reiner led the Wreckers with 13.

North Schuylkill 43, Weatherly Area 32 - Stephen Minahan led a balanced Spartan attack with eight points in the Schuylkill League eighth grade win over Weatherly. Chance

Stauffer had eight points for the Wreckers, and teammates Mitchell Knock and Dominick Kokinda each scored six.

In the seventh grade game, Weatherly fell 48-14. Knock scored 12 points for the Wreckers.

Girls

Williams Valley 41, Weatherly Area 12 - Cierra Beill hit for a game-high 21 points in Williams Valley’s win.

Mya Binder scored eight points, and Courtney Snyder chipped in four for the Lady Wreckers.

What a WILDcard weekend!

by Brandon King

The NFL regular season has finished and another year of playoffs for the 12 teams remaining has begun. In a weekend in what can only be summed up with “you couldn’t

write a crazier script,” Trevor Lawrence helped his Jags come back from 27 points down versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

That was not the only wild game. The Buffalo Bills have fans concerned after barely squeaking by the Miami Dolphins a team

that was playing a third string quarterback.

Brock Purdy showed he may be a legitimate quarterback in the league after his San Francisco 49ers rolled over the Seattle Seahawks with a near-perfect second half.

The New York Giants went into Minnesota and showed the NFL they are no longer in the process of rebuilding Daniel Jones threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. Then to finish off the weekend it looked as though the Baltimore Ravens would upset the Cincinnati Bengals but only set up the Bengals to win in style.

The weekend started out with the Seattle Seahawks going to San Francisco. The Seahawks came into the game underdogs and were holding their own 17-16 at halftime in favor of Seattle. Most of Seattle’s early success was because of star wide receiver DK Metcalf, who stunned 49ers fans with his 50-yard touchdown reception. Metcalf finished the day with 10 receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns. That would not be enough for the Seahawks, who went on to lose 41-23. Brock Purdy of the 49ers (a seventh round pick rookie) threw for 332 yards and 3 touchdowns and he even added a rushing touchdown to pad the stats.

Saturday’s night game was in Jacksonville as the Jaguars defended their turf against the Chargers. Trevor Lawrence threw 4 interceptions in just the first half (3 of them to Asante Samuel, Jr.) but a late 1st half touchdown throw from Lawrence would shift all momentum. What started out as a 27-0 game in favor of the Chargers eventually went on to be 31-30 but in favor of the Jaguars. The Jags could not be stopped with Lawrence completing 15-17 passes in the second half for 149 yards and three touchdowns and no interceptions.

On Sunday three games were played, each game crazier than the last. The Buffalo Bills hosted the Miami Dolphins at 1 o’clock, in what many fans believed would be an easy win for Buffalo. Just like in most cases this year though the NFL would once again show fans there are no easy wins. The Bills took an early 17-6 lead, but with Josh Allen being intercepted late in the second quarter, twice, new hope and momentum would carry the Dolphins to 20-17 at halftime. Buffalo would have an answer and end up winning 34-31 a game which raised a lot of eyebrows for fans of the Bills considering their team almost just lost to a third string quarterback in Dolphins’ Skylar Thompson.

The game most fans saw as a potential upset was the Minnesota Vikings hosting the New York Giants. Two of the NFL’s top talents in Saquon Barkley and Justin Jefferson faced off for the second time this year. An amazing day from the Giants’ Daniel Jones led to their knocking off the thirdseeded Vikings 31-24.

Sunday night featured division rivals. Cincinnati’s Bengals, last year’s AFC champions, would defend their turf against the Baltimore Ravens and backup QB Tyler Huntley. To start, Huntley had the Baltimore offense humming as the Ravens led the Bengals 10-9 at halftime. The Bengals would go on to take the lead with a touchdown and two point conversion. Baltimore was not done yet, tying the game 17-17, then falling just a yard short of taking the lead when Huntley fumbled a QB sneak at the endzone that was returned for a score that would put the nail in the coffin with the Bengals winning 24-17 keeping their hopes of reaching a second straight Super Bowl alive.

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This NBA Great also won an Oscar

by Matthew Paris

Three years ago, next Thursday, Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash with his daughter, Gianna, and seven other victims. People remember Bryant as a great basketball player, but you may not

know he also won an Oscar awarded by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

Here’s how.

On Thanksgiving Weekend 2015, Bryant penned a letter in The Players Tribune announcing that the 2015-

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16 season his 20th in the league would be his last.

The letter was called “Dear Basketball,” and he wrote about the game he loved.

When Kobe retired, he formed Granity Studio and the studio made “Dear Basketball” into a short film. Bryant was

the executive producer. Glen Keane directed the film. Keane had plenty of experience, having worked on The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, and Aladdin. Bryant turned to composer John Williams to score the film. Bryant did the narration.

Italian, Ti amo con tutto il mio cuore (“I love you with all my heart”).

Those who followed Bryant’s life know he lived in Italy while his dad, Joe, played pro basketball there. I have seen and loved the film. You can view it without charge on YouTube.

Lady

soar past Berwick girls

Cadence Hiller scored 14 of her season-high 16 points in the opening half as Crestwood darted out to a 27-7 halftime lead and cruised to a 50-17 WVC Division 1 girls’ basketball victory in Berwick last week. Keira Dougherty and Kate Gallagher added 10 and nine points, respectively, for the Lady Comets, who improved to 2-3 in the conference. Raeanna Andress led the Bulldogs with seven points.

9, Falcheck 0 0-0 0, Dougherty 4 2-2 10, Seifert 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 8-13 50. BERWICK (17) - Farmer 0 0-0 0, Andreas 3 0-0 7, Ochs 1 0-0 2, Hunter 0 0-0 0, Lewis 0 0-0 0, Davis 0 0-0 0, Knorr 0 0-0 0, Rivas 0 0-0 0, Klinger 2 0-0 5, Hess 1 1-2 3. Totals: 7 1-3 17. Crestwood.......11 16 13 10 – 50

Berwick............0 7 5 5 – 17

3-pointers: Glowacki, Hiller, Andress, Klinger

Downingtown East 41, Crestwood 33 - On Saturday, the Lady Comets gave perennial District 1 bigschool power Downingtown East a tussle before falling in the non-league contest in Wright Township. Aldridge

scored 11 of her 12 points in an 18-11 second quarter that put her team in front 24-19 at the half.

Five players scored at least five points for Crestwood (4-7), led by Keira Dougherty with nine.

DOWNINGTOWN EAST (41) - Aldridge 3 5-7 12, Ardoline 0 0-0 0, Hewitt 3 1-2 7, Hoover 0 0-0 0, Smuda 4 5-8 14, Hodges 3 0-1 8. Totals: 13 11-18 41.

CRESTWOOD (33) - Bozinko 0 0-0 0, Glowacki 2 0-0 5, Andrews 3 0-0 6, Petrosky 2 2-2 6, Hiller 2 2-2 7, Gallagher 0 0-0 0, Dougherty 4 1-1 9. Totals: 13 5-5 33.

Downingtown East........6 18 9 8 – 41 Crestwood.....................8 11 8 6 – 33

3-pointers: Hodges 2, Aldridge, Smuda, Glowacki, Hiller

The film was released in April 2017, a year after Kobe retired and three years before his untimely passing. The powerful and emotional piece won an Oscar for Best Short Film.

In Bryant’s acceptance speech, he thanked his wife and daughters, saying in

Texas-based Matthew Paris writes about the Hollywood-sports connection for The Sports Column.

Four Comet gridders named All-State

Crestwood’s Jones, Miscavage, Bibla, Schultz earn top honors

Crestwood Comets reached great heights on the football field in 2022, powered by a team-first approach, and some outstanding individual talent. Four of those players received the highest honor last Friday, as their names were announced for the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State Team. In Class 4A, Crestwood seniors John Jones (offensive line), Nick Miscavage (defensive back), Magnus Bibla (defensive line) and Noah Schultz (running back) were named All-State following their record-breaking 13-2 season.

The All-State Teams were voted on by the state’s sports writers following a nomination process in six classifications: A, 2A and 3A teams were announced Thursday. Schultz and Jones were at the heart of Crestwood’s unstoppable single-wing running game this season. The 6-foot-1, 275-pound Jones was a mainstay on the Comets’ offensive line, a four-year starter who anchored things up front and helped open holes for Schultz and Co. to do their special work. Schultz rushed for a program-record 2,414 yards and 35 touchdowns,

averaging a whopping 9.3 yards per carry. Add in 18 receptions for another 203 yards and two touchdowns, and he was the complete offensive package.

On defense, the Comets were led up front by Bibla on the end, and on the back end at safety by Miscavage. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Bibla was a disruptive force and the area’s premier pass-rusher, amassing 12 quarterback sacks and forcing four fumbles. Of his 70 total tackles, 23 came from behind the line of scrimmage. The 5-foot-8, 140-pound

Miscavage came up big in the defensive backfield in the Comets’ PIAA semifinal run, with and area-best nine interceptions, three defensive touchdowns and three blocked punts. Together, they helped the Crestwood defense limit opponents to an area-low 14.4 points per game.

The Wyoming Valley Conference was also represented by two other All-State selections, Dallas running back Parker Bolesta in Class 4A, and Hazleton Area defensive back Matthew Buchman in Class 6A.

Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt’s star quarterback who helped eliminate Crestwood’s record-setting run in the state semifinals, was named the Class 4A Player of the Year, and McDevitt coach Jeff Weachter the Coach of the Year.

Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri was voted Class 5A Player of the Year, and P-R coach Jon LeDonne the Coach of the Year. And in Class 6A, St. Joseph’s Prep’s Samaj Jones the Player of the Year and Harrisburg’s Calvin Everett the Coach of the Year.

Crestwood Wrestling Pats pin loss on Comets

Crestwood dropped its first WVC dual wrestling match of the season last

week, falling to Pittston Area 39-27.

Santino Casarella (133)

won by fall and Magnus Bibla (215) won by decision for the Comets, who also got two wins by forfeit, and another from San Jeckell at 127, where he won by injury default.

107: Oscar Ciriaco (PA) pinned Anson Jumper, 1:41; 114: Nicholas Webb (C) won by forfeit; 121: Jahiem Butler (PA) pinned Mateo Belanchik, 2:28; 127: Sam Jeckell (C) won by injury default over Dominic Bernardi, 5:24; 133: Santino Casarella (C) pinned Gage Leffler, 1:43; 139: Dominic Innamorati (PA) decisioned Thomas Stavitzski, 11-4; 145: Julian Everitt (PA) pinned Ethan Zabroski, 1:13; 152: Jake Aftewicz (PA) dec. Devin Shaw, 4-1; 160: Jimmy Spindler (PA) pinned Isaac Mertz, 3:16; 172: Keegan Bucci (PA) pinned Nate Wisnieswski, 1:13; 189: Lincoln Bibla (C) won by forfeit; 215: Magnus Bibla (C) dec. Brody Spindler, 4-0; 285: David Sudo (PA) dec. Chris Smolenak, 8-2.

Busy week for Wrecker basketball team

The Weatherly Area boys had a three-game stretch of basketball games over the past week. A recap follows: Schuylkill Haven 70, Weatherly Area 46 - Travis Richie scored 11 of his gamehigh 18 points in the third quarter as the Hurricanes blew open a close game with a 25-10 run for the nonleague win at Weatherly on Monday. Jake Jenan added 14 points for Schuylkill Haven (12-3), Nigel Kuzanga had 12 and Leyden Hertz and Logan Carl tossed in 10 apiece.

Ian McLaurin paced the Wreckers (1-12) with 12 points, Corbin Wagner and Jordan Mitchell each had

nine, and Jacob Parker and Ian McKeegan both scored eight.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (70) - Kuzanga 4 2-2 12, Hertz 3 4-4 10, Jenan 5 2-2 14, Richie 8 2-8 18, Carl 3 3-5 10, Sanders 1 0-0 2, Martin 2 0-0 4, Adams 0 0-0 0, Balulis 0 0-0 0.

Totals 26 13-21 70.

WEATHERLY AEA (46) - Parker 4 0-1 8, Hoffman 0 0-0 0, McLaurin 3 6-7 12, Berger 0 0-2 0, McKeegan 3 2-4 8, Wagner 3 0-1 9, Mitchell 4 0-0 9, Puzzetti 0 0-0 0. Totals 17 8-15 46.

Sch. Haven............12 14 25 19 – 70

Weatherly Area.....16 7 10 13 – 46 3-pointers: Kuzanga 2, Jenan 2, Carl, Wagner 3, Mitchell

Lourdes Regional 77, Weatherly Area 49-

The visiting Wreckers threw a scare into Lourdes, grabbing a 19-17 firstquarter lead before the Red Raiders caught fire.

Colin Lokitis hit 12-of-13 shots, scoring a game-high

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26 points as Lourdes pulled away to the Schuylkill League Division II-III crossover victory. Alex Hughes added 22 points for the Red Raiders, with Trevor Erb contributing 13.

For Weatherly Area, McLaurin paced three players in double figures with 15 points. Wagner followed with 12 and Mitchell scored 10.

WEATHERLY AREA (49) - Higgins 0 0-0 0, Parker 0 0-0 0, Hoffman 0 0-0 0, McLaurin 7 0-1 15, Berger 0 0-0 0, McKeegan 3 0-0 8, Wagner 4 1-2 12, Mitchell 3 2-2 10, Puzzetti 2 0-0 4. Totals 19 3-5 49.

LOURDES REGIONAL (77) - Sandri 2 0-7 6, Hugues 8 5-5 22, Lamonica 2 0-0 6, Lokitus 12 2-6 26, Feudale 0 0-0 0, Bradley 0 1-2 1, Erb 5 0-0 13, Scicchitano 0 0-0 0, B. Rishel 1 1-2 3, J. Rishel 0 0-0 0, Shegenoski 0 0-0 0. Totals 30 9-15 77.

Weatherly Area.......19 8 11 11 – 49 Lourdes Regional....17 22 23 15 – 77

3-pointers: Wagner 3, Mitchell 2, McKeegan 2, McLaurin, Erb 3, Lamonica 2, Sandri 2, Hughes

Shenandoah Valley 80, Weatherly Area 41Brayden Maksimik scored 10 points and Kaleb Maksimik and Brian Rivera added five apiece as Shenandoah Valley scored 35 second-quarter points to power past the Wreckers in a Division III game last week.

Kaleb Maksimik finished with 19 points, Brayden Maksimik rimmed 17, Rivera had 13 and Erick Hernandez chipped in 10.

Freshman Corbin Wagner led the Wreckers with a

career-high 15 points. Jacob Parker added 11. Shenandoah Valley was a 49-28 winner in the junior varsity game.

WEATHERLY AREA (41) - Higgins 0 0-0 0, Parker 5 0-0 11, Hoffman 0 0-0 0, Berger 1 0-0 2, McKeegan 3 0-0 7, Wagner 5 2-3 15, Eroh 0 0-0 0, Mitchell 2 0-0 4, Puzzetti 1 0-0 2. Totals 17 2-3 41.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY (80) - Boris 1 0-0 3, K. Maksimik 7 3-3 19, B. Maksimik 7 0-0 17, Taylor 1 0-0 3, Nickerson 3 1-2 7, Najda 3 0-1 6, Salguero 0 0-0 0, Silvestre 0 2-2 2, Hernandez 4 2-2 10, McCole 0 0-0 0, Rivera 6 0-0 13, Burke 0 0-0 0. Totals 32 8-10 80.

Weatherly Area........9 12 6 14 – 41 Shenandoah Vy.......16 35 22 7 – 80 3-pointers: Wagner 3, Parker, McKeegan, B. Maksimik 3, K. Maksimik 2, Boris, Taylor, Rivera

Blue Devils edge Lady Wreckers, 35-32

Weatherly Area gave visiting Shenandoah Valley all it could handle in last week’s Schuylkill League Division III girls’ basketball game at the Weatherly Middle School gym. The Lady Wreckers inched out to a 25-24 lead through three quarters, and Shenandoah Valley needed an 11-7 fourth-quarter finish to escape with a 35-32 win.

Maddie Wasser and Ava Menjivar led the Blue Devils with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

Bethany Houser scored a game-high 15 points for Weatherly Area.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY (35) - Menjivar 5 0-0 12, Aftuk 0 0-0 0, Labosky 2 0-0 4, Wasser 3 5-7 13, DeAngelo 1 4-4 6, Selbi 0 0-0 0. Totals 11 9-11 35.

WEATHERLY AREA (32) - Kane 0 0-0 0, Binder 0 0-0 0, Gaydoscik 2 0-0 4, Houser 5 2-6 15, Davidovich 2 0-0 6, Reiner 3 0-0 7, Weston 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 2-6 32. Shenandoah Vy.......6 12 6 11 – 35 Weatherly Area......10 6 9 7 – 32

3-pointers: Menjivar 2, Wasser 2, Houser 3, Davidovich 2, Reiner

Tri-Valley 42, Weatherly Area 24 -

Grace Header scored a game-high 14 points as Tri-Valley pulled away from visiting Weatherly Area in a Division II-III crossover game Monday. Gianna Poletti tallied 11 points, while Megan Canfield added 10 for the Dawgs (12-3 overall, 5-2 league).

For the Lady Wreckers (3-9, 0-7), Bethany Houser

scored a team-high 10 points.

WEATHERLY AEA (24) - Kane 1 2-2 4, Binder 0 0-0 0, Gaydoscik 1 0-0 2, Houser 2 5-7 10, McGill 0 0-0 0, Davidovich 0 2-2 2, Reiner 0 0-0 0, Weston 0 0-0 0. Totals 7 9-13 24

TRI-VALLEY (42) - Miller 0 0-0 0, Raulston 0 0-0 0, Kaczmarczyk 2 0-0 4, Huntzinger 0 0-0 0, Header 6 0-0 14, Colahan 0 0-0 0, Poletti 4 1-2 11, Kroh 1 0-0 3, Snyder 0 0-0 0, Canfield 4 1-2 10. Totals 17 2-4 42.

Weatherly Area.....8 5 6 5 – 24 Tri-Valley............10 16 8 8 – 42

3-pointers: Houser, Header 2, Poletti 2, Kroh, Canfield

Lourdes Regional 41, Weatherly Area 17

- Paityn Moyer scored 10 points as Lourdes used a balanced attack to defeat the Lady Wreckers in a Division II-III crossover game last week.

Masie Reed and Victoria Lindemuth finished with eight points apiece.

LOURDES REGIONAL (41) - Reed 4 0-0 8, Lindemuth 3 1-2 8, Moyer 4 0-0 10, Grimes 2 0-2 5, Rishel 0 0-0 0, Keer 1 0-0 2, Kosmer 3 0-3 6, Shingara 1 0-0 2, Coleman 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 1-7 41.

WEATHERLY AREA (17) - Kane 2 1-2 6, Binder 0 0-0 0, Gaydoscik 1 1-2 3, Houser 0 2-3 2, McGill 0 0-0 0, Davidovich 0 0-0 0, Reiner 2 2-4 6, Weston 0 0-0 0. Totals 5 6-11 17.

Lourdes Regional.....6 10 11 14 – 41 Weatherly Area........5 3 6 3 – 17

3-pointers: Moyer 2, Lindemuth, Grimes, Kane