The Journal-Herald, February 4, 2021

ournal-Herald J

the

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • Volume 41 – No. 27 ©2021, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–142nd YEAR, NO. 10

SINGLE COPY– 75¢ (USPS 277440)

CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–141st YEAR, NO. 36

Nor’easter snow stops most movement

East Main Street in Weatherly on Tuesday.

S. Isenberg

Train traffic was still moving northbound on the RBM&N through White Haven on Monday, raising a cloud of snow.

JH: Seth Isenberg

by Ruth Isenberg

Black Creek in Weatherly had ice and snow cover on Tuesday.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

erly Area Schools switched to on-line learning, so students The nor’easter that immodidn’t really get a snow day. bilized our area started early, Garbage collection proved with snow fall starting Sunday impossible, first being postmorning, well before the preponed a day, then a week dicted time. It continued unbecause landfills are closed. abated through Monday, and Pickup in both communities snow was still falling lightly by will be next Monday.

Tuesday afternoon.

Lehigh Township SuperStreet crews in Weatherly visors held their meeting on and White Haven worked tire- Monday at 1 p.m., but Packer lessly, and roads for the most Township Supervisors postpart were clear by Tuesday poned their meeting schednoon. Weatherly’s mayor Paul uled for Tuesday until next Hadzick had declared a snow month, 6 p.m. on March 2. emergency, asking residents not to drive unless necessary to make cleanup easier.

Both Crestwood and Weath-

PAGE 2 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

THE JOURNAL-HERALD (USPS 277-440) Published weekly at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 Telephone (570) 215-0204

From the Archives

From The Weatherly Herald February 4, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers Coach Peter McMonigle and the Reverend Donald Stump were speakers at the Football Mothers’ banquet held at the Crystal Inn on Sunday. A photo of the men tops page 1 of this issue. Among other speakers were Don Garber of this newspaper, and Ray Saul, sports editor of the Standard-Speaker. Harrison Henritzy was master of ceremonies.

“A special introduction was made of Joseph and Angie Cyburt, owners of the Crystal Inn.”

a 16 y/o girl ran into the path of a car on Friday — she was taken to the emergency room Subscription Price—$40 per year in Luzerne & Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania, to be treated for her injuries. payable in advance. $45 per year elsewhere, payable in advance.

At the hospital, she informed Periodicals postage paid at White Haven, PA 18661. police about what happened.

POSTMASTER, send address change to: Police then went searching for THE JOURNAL-HERALD the others. All of the juveniles 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 were arrested and will face (JAY E. HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-1997; CLARA HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-2014) Carbon County Juvenile Seth Isenberg, Advertising Sales authorities.

Ruth Isenberg, Editor A father and son were Steve Stallone, Sports Editor charged after an incident on Member, White Haven Chamber of Commerce Saturday at the Weatherly Carbon County Chamber of Commerce Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Police Station where the pair White Haven Economic Development Association assaulted a police officer. The THE JOURNAL-HERALD is printed with U.S. made soy inks on part-recycled newsprint. incident started when the © Copyright 2021, The Journal-Herald father demanded the return of certain items of clothing taken from his son following an arrest. When that demand was refused, the men used loud and foul language. The officer A power surge at 4:02 p.m. ordered them to leave, they on Monday blew a fuse and refused, then a physical caused a 25-minute power altercation began. District failure in the Second, Third Justice Andrew Moisey issued and Fourth Wards, according a summons for the men to to James Somers, head of the appear in his court in Beaver borough’s electric department. Meadows on assault and

by Seth Isenberg Service was restored at 4:27 disorderly conduct charges. p.m.

The big snow of 2021 put up to two feet of the stuff onto our Leonard Enterprises bought homes, yards, businesses, cars…on Monday. After last year’s Janet Jeffries, of Weathera full page for their Sylvania very light snows — not counting this season’s big December ly, has a perfect 4.0 average once-a-year sale. Featured snow — this was a beast of a snow generator. But it’s not all that for her fall semester of her were TVs and stereos in unusual, just something we have not seen lately. There were freshman year at Muhlenberg beautiful oak cabinets. snowstorms like this in the 1990s, and in the ‘70s and ‘60s.

College.

Another feature is an 18” One storm in the 1950s shut down the roads west of Weatherly diagonal color TV with remote for days — feet of snow followed by winds creating huge drifts.

Richard Fairchild was elect- control. The sale is in its final Back in those days, locals had two sets of tires, one for April ed president of the Mountain two weeks. through November, and snow tires for the winter.

Trail Riders at a meeting held Here in the 2020s, conditions just might be aligning for a in Strizak’s in Weatherly R.D. The Lions team remains return of this kind of snow event as a regular part of our lives.

2. The next meeting is Febru- undefeated after this week’s A dear friend points out that the sunspot activity is going into ary 12, when plans will be out- Biddy Basketball games. The a lull, which will cool the upper atmosphere, making for more lined for spring and summer Lions team beat Rotary’s 41weather events to be snow versus rain or sleet. We shall see. I activities including outings, 27, led by Brent Pfeifer’s 21 have long thought a return to the winters of old is overdue. trail rides and possible horse points. Right behind the Lions Both Ruth and I remember giant snow piles as part of our shows. are the Sioux, we beat the Fire times growing up. Today, as I write this, there’s a giant snow Co. 50-29. A close, low scoring pile much like those of memory, made by snowplows at our Two local men, 20 and 22, game had the Mohawks property’s edge. I remember playing in and on those — and were arrested after supplying beating the Apache 17-11. today my muscles remember the shoveling I did before going beer to five minors, and sniffto the office to write this (oh, well at least there are good ing glue. The incident, in the The WHS Wrecker basketmemories). borough, came to light when ball team topped Benton 39-

Editorial

A Big Snow makes memories

33 in an exhibition in Benton.

The JVs edged Benton 55-52 behind Mark Potter’s and Bob Maleski’s 16 points apiece.

Both teams lost versus West Hazleton on Tuesday. The Junior High JVs took on the Biddy All-Stars last week, winning the contest 42-33.

Team Witner leads the Weatherly Housewives Bowling League standings 9-3, a win ahead of team Budderbrock.

From The Sidelines,

by Don Garber Don highly praised the turkey meal served on Sunday as the banquet to honor the Weatherly High School football team.

The National Rifle Association celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

The Biddy All-Stars played a great game versus the Junior High JVs. Their numbers may have something to do with a larger floor, and higher baskets. The team nearly pulled off an upset. “We’ll have some good stock coming up next year to make up the future Wrecker squads.” And we must also mention that both cheerleading squads did a great job — they always do.

From The Journal-Herald January 31, 1991 Clara and Jay Holder, Publishers The Weatherly Citizens Committee has formed and is taking on the project to save the Eurana Schwab portrait.

The committee elected officers: Betty Henry president, Tim Frable, vice president, Loretta Allison secretary and Jack Koehler treasurer.

See ARCHIVES, page 13

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 3

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received until February 17, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. in the Office of the Borough Secretary, Weatherly Borough Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 and publicly opened and read at the Weatherly Borough Council Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania for the following.

Furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary with the application of approximately 6,215 square yards more or less, Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing Course, PG 64-22, <0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L, 180 lb./sy and a leveling course 9.5 mm 90 lb./SY as directed.

As well as tack coat and sealer in all areas and curb line road milling at intersections, driveways and around manholes/water valves.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Borough Hall at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, all interested bidders should attend. This is not a mandatory meeting however this is the only field view to be conducted by the Municipality and only questions presented at this meeting will be addressed prior to award unless the Municipality feels addi-

tional items or explanations need to be presented. After the pre-bid meeting these will be in the form of a written notice to all bidders.

For further information contact Arthur Michael at 570-427-4221, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Detailed specifications may be obtained from the Office of the Borough Secretary at the address listed above, Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Borough of Weatherly.

Bids must be clearly marked “Sealed Bids - Road Repairs”.

Materials and application shall meet specification of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pub. 408). The supplier must also furnish a Form TR-465 “Daily Bituminous Mixture Certification” No bids may be withdrawn from sixty (60) days after the schedule closing for receipt of bids.

Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the Borough of Weatherly.

The Borough of Weatherly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all parts of bids and to waive informalities in any bid for the best interest of the Borough of Weatherly.

BOROUGH MANAGER Harold J. Pudliner Jr.

Atty. Cindy Yurchak

2/4

Carbon County Law Office for 29 Years

•Family Law •Real Estate •Civil Law •Criminal Defense Carbon, Luzerne & Schuylkill Counties

570-427-9817 121 Carbon St., Weatherly

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE The Borough of Weatherly is desirous of selling the former Borough Hall of the Borough of Weatherly located at 10 Wilbur Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Sealed bids will be accepted until February 17, 2021 at 11:55 a.m. at the Borough Office located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, Pa. 18255. Bids will be opened and read at the regular Borough Council meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021 at 12:00 noon held at the Borough Offices.

The property located at 10 Wilbur Street is more fully described at Tax Parcel No. 102Al-58-C27 .01 and more fully described in a deed dated May 8, 1973 filed in Carbon County Deed Book Volume 338, Page 523. The Borough will reserve an easement in favor of the Borough and the public for all of Wilbur Street, the public utilities, and the parking spaces.

The Borough will also reserve an architectural or facade easement to preserve the appearance of the building.

Proposal forms, instructions and other contract documents may be obtained at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building at the aforementioned address. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of not less than 10% of the total bid amount, payable to Weatherly Borough. Interested Buyers wishing to inspect the property should contact the Borough Manager.

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technical defects or informalities in bids received, and to accept any bid they may deem to be for in the best interest of the Borough.

Harold Pudliner, Jr., Borough Manager Weatherly Borough 61 West Main Street Weatherly, Pa 18255 2/4

Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Estate Number 13-19-9048 in the Estate of Veronica Kotch a/k/a Verna Kotch, late of 114 Dean Street, Beaver Meadows, Carbon County, PA who died on the 27th day of December, 2018 to Marie Schweitzer a/k/a Marie J. Schweitzer, 404 2nd Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440 2/18

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued in the Estate of Mary Brazzo, late of 53 Second Street, Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania who died on the 6th day of January, 2021 by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Estate Number 21-9045 to Co-Executors, E. Kathleen Moro, 39 3rd Street, Beaver Meadows, PA 18216 and Claire Lorince, 54 Penn Street, Beaver Meadow, PA 18216. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440 2/18

Mullery named D. chairman of House Ethics Committee State Rep. Gerald Mullery has been named the Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Ethics. This assignment is Mullery’s second time serving as this committee’s Democratic chairman.

“I am honored to be named the Democratic chair of this committee again and to continue the efforts of transparency and holding all representatives accountable,” Mullery said. “We are living in very polarized and divisive times and it is important that this committee be able to do its part to restore the people’s trust in state government.”

The House Committee on

Ethics has the responsibility to investigate and deal with violations of House rules, the legislative code of ethics and the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The committee also is responsible for planning and conducting ethics education courses as required by House rules.

Mullery was previously named the Democratic chairman of the Ethics committee in September for the remainder of the 2019-20 legislative session. In addition to this posting, Mullery is also the Democratic chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee.

PAGE 4 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Obituaries

PEARL “CHICKIE” GOWER Pearl “Chickie” Gower 86, of Sheesley, she was preceded White Haven, died on Sunday, by her brothers, Warren and January 24, Ralph Sheesley.

2021, in LeHer family include her high Valley daughters, Susan Lachette Hospital, (Jim) of White Haven; Hazleton.

Brenda Gehringer (Robert) of Born in White Haven; son, Laurelton, Perry Gower (Jim Begala) of PA she was Middletown, NY; Nana to her a graduate grandchildren, Jessica, of Mifflinburg High School, Melina, Breanne, Joshua, but spent most of her life livErin, Adria, Dana and ing in White Haven. She was a Brooke (deceased); 13 member of St. Paul’s Lutheran great grandchildren and 1 Church as well as a lifetime great-great-granddaughter. member of the Girl Scouts.

Many nieces and nephews “Chickie” as she was loved their Aunt Chick and known to most in the area, Aunt Pearl as well as so many was very active in the others who would stop by community and always to say hi on their way to the willing to help and lend a park, which always included hand. Those lucky enough a treat. will also remember her Due to the pandemic, there candy apples at Halloween. will be a private graveside In addition to her parents service at the convenience of Bruce and Mary Aikey the family.

Because of Chickie’s love for the White Haven community, in lieu of flowers please take a moment and donate to your favorite local charity in her honor.

Visit www.LehmanFuneral Home.com for additional inPhilip J. Jeffries formation.

Funeral Home & Cremation Services A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

570-427-4231 E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com 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.

Mullery introduces bill to hold hospitals and nursing homes to high standards State Rep. Gerald Mullery recently introduced legislation that would hold hospitals and nursing homes to higher standards for providing care to our loved ones.

“While our state contains many of the finest healthcare facilities in the world, sometimes things still manage to go very wrong. It is especially

troubling when it’s discovered the hospital or nursing home had notice from an inspection or survey that the tragedy was preventable had they taken the correct steps to prevent it,” Mullery said.

“My legislation would allow the PA Department of Health’s inspections to be used when someone files a

civil action against a hospital or nursing home where the patient’s care is alleged to be substandard in order to show a pattern of conduct,” he said.

Mullery had previously proposed similar legislation in the last session. House Bill 161 is currently awaiting a committee assignment for further consideration.

Casey and Toomey accepting applications for U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey are accepting applications from persons interested in being considered for a presidential appointment to the position of U.S. Attorney or U.S. Marshal in the Eastern, Middle or Western District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has a long history of cooperation between its two U.S. senators on filling federal vacancies. Senators Casey and Toomey intend to work with President-elect Biden to continue this tradition. Both Senators share the goal of appointing U.S. Attorneys and

Marshals who demonstrate intelligence, extensive prior experience and unquestioned honesty and integrity.

“U.S. Attorneys are the chief federal law enforcement officers across our Nation, and the U.S. Marshals Service is the Nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agency,” Senators Casey and Toomey said. “Together, they are vital not only for protecting public safety in our local communities, but for enforcing and protecting our federal civil rights. We are pleased to continue our bipartisan work to ensure that the

most capable, knowledgeable, and ethical candidates will hold these important positions and uphold the Constitutional rights of all Pennsylvanians.”

Application: In order to be considered for U.S. Attorney or U.S. Marshal in the Eastern, Middle or Western District of Pennsylvania, please visit the following link to fill out and submit an online application: https:// www.casey.senate.gov/usattorney-and-usmarshal The deadline for submitting a completed application is Monday, February 8.

Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven, PA

PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR

Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities

www.LehmanFuneralHome.com Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc.

(570) 443-9816 Obituary Policy: The Journal-Herald does not charge for the publication of obituaries. They are treated as news articles, and edited to fit our requirements, as are all news items. Pictures may be included when available.

Obituaries with special wording may be published as Tribute advertising, at regular rates. Call 443-9131 xt304 for more information.

37

Hours Monday thru Saturday 9a to 7p, Sunday 9a to 5p. with/Appt.

Must bring 1095-A form if you have ObamaCare Medical Insurance Must have current ID to match tax return • E-file begins February 12

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 5

Letter to the Editor To the Editor:

Remembering the Four Chaplains-78 Years Later The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the “Immortal Chaplains” or the “Dorchester Chaplains,” were four World War II chaplains who died reducing civilian and military personnel as the troop ship SS Dorchester sank in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943.

The relatively new chaplains all held the rank of first lieutenant. They included the Methodist minister, the Reverend George L. Fox, who was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. He also served in World War I as a medical corps assistant. He was highly decorated for bravery, being award the Silver Star, Purple Heart and the French Croix de Guerre.

He was ordained a Methodist minister on June 10, 1934. In the 1930s he was appointed state Chaplain and Historian for the American Legion in Vermont. In 1942, Fox volunteered to serve as an Army Chaplain, receiving his appointment on July 24, 1942.

Alexander David Goode (PhD), a Reform Rabbi was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Washington, D.C. Following his father’s footsteps, he studied at Hebrew Union College graduating with a B.H. degree in 1937.

He received his PhD from John Hopkins in 1940. He originally applied to become a Navy Chaplain in January 1941, but was not accepted. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, he applied to the Army. He received his appointment as a Chaplain on July 12, 1942.

Clark Vandersall Poling, a minister in the Reform Church of America was born in Columbus, Ohio. He studied at Yale University Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut, and received his B. D. degree in 1936 and was ordained a minister in the Reformed Church of America.

With the outbreak of World War II, Poling decided to enter the Army wanting to face the same danger as the others.

His father who had served as a WWI ChaplaIn, told him, “Chaplains risk and give their lives too”— so he applied to serve as an Army Chaplain.

He accepted his appointment on June 10, 1942.

John Patrick Washington was a Catholic priest born in Newark, New Jersey. He studied at Seton Hall to complete his high school and college courses in preparation for the Catholic priesthood graduating in 1937 with an A. B.

We are now open in the front of our store too!

Masks are mandatory as is 6 foot distancing—limit 3 customers in store at a time! If you do not have a mask, if you are sick, or if you have been exposed to someone who is or has been sick, please use the walk-up window in our parking lot.

HOURS: Mon.–Fri., 10am–5pm Sat., 10am–2pm.

Closed Sun.

Play the Lottery Here!

Degree. He graduated from Immaculate Conception seminary in 1933. He was ordained a priest on June 15, 1935.

Shortly after the Pearl Harbor attacks, he received his appointment as a chaplain in the Army, reporting for active duty on May 9, 1942.

The four chaplains met while attending the Chaplains School at Harvard.

The SS Dorchester had been a civilian liner converted for military use in World War II. Designed for 314 civilian passengers and a crew of 90, she was able to carry slightly more than 900 military passengers and crew.

The Dorchester left New York on January 24, 1943 entourage to Greenland, carrying the four chaplains and 900 others, as part of a convoy of three ships (SG-19 convoy). Most of the military personnel were not told the ships ultimate destination.

The convoy was escorted by the Coast Guard cutters Tampa, Escanaba and Comanche.

The ship’s captain. Hans J. Danielson, had been alerted that Coast Guard sonar had detected a submarine. Because German U-Boats were monitoring sea lanes and had attacked and sank ships earlier in the war, the captain put the ship’s crew on a state of high alert even before he received the information, ordering the men to sleep in their clothes and to keep their life jackets on.

Many soldiers sleeping deep in the ship’s hold disregarded the order because of the engine’s heat. Others ignored it because the life jackets were uncomfortable.

At 12:55AM on February 3, 1943 the vessel was torpedoed by the German submarine U-223 off Newfoundland in the North Atlantic.

The torpedo knocked out the Dorchester’s electrical system, leaving the ship in the dark. Panic set in among the men on board, many of them trapped below deck. The chaplains sought to calm the men and organize orderly

evacuation of the ship and helped to guide wounded men to safety.

As life jackets were passed out the men, the supply ran out before each man had one.

The Chaplains removed their own life jackets and gave them to others. They helped as many men as they could into life boats, and then they linked arms saying prayers and singing hymns went down with the ship.

Grady Clark, a survivor said “As I swam away from the ship, I looked back. The flares had lighted everything. The bow came up high and she slid under. The last thing I saw, the Four Chaplains were up there praying for the safety of the men. They had done everything they could. I did not see them again. They themselves did not have a chance without their life jackets.”

According to some reports, survivors could hear different languages mixed in the prayers of the chaplains, including Jewish prayers in Hebrew and Catholic prayers in Latin.

Only 230 of the 904 men aboard the ship were rescued.

Georgeann Herling

Jireh’s

Pizzeria & Restaurant 416 Main Street,White Haven

570-443-7000 Take-Out or Delivery

www.JirehsPizzeria.com Open 11 a.m. Mon.-Sat., Closed Sun.

PAGE 6 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

White Haven Lions Club accepting applications for scholarships The White Haven Lions Club is accepting applications for the 2021 Scholarship Program. The Club is offering at least two $1,000 scholarships this year.

Students, regardless of age, are eligible if their primary residence is in the 18661 zip code or the 443 telephone exchange. Recipients must, at the time of award, be

ALA to prepare cards for vets at Monday meeting The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their monthly meeting February 8, 2021 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the post home.

The members will be getting Valentine Cards ready to send

to the VA hospital.

The group is still collecting aluminum beverage can tabs, if you have any contact any auxiliary member. Please make sure they are not colored tabs or metal tabs.

accepted as provisional or full-time students to a degree program at an accredited institution. Eligible institutions are limited to accredited Universities, Colleges, Junior Colleges, Community Colleges, and Technical Schools having at least a two-year program.

The scholarship program

is open to both new students and those already working towards their degree requirements. In past years, scholarships have been awarded to freshmen and upperclassmen, and previous winners have included a number of students from area high schools as well as local students attending colleges nationwide.

Eligible applicants from previous years are encouraged to participate in this year’s program.

Applications must be received by April 12, 2021. To obtain an application form, please text or call Elizabeth Jones at (570) 239-6010 or contact any other member of the White Haven Lions Club.

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

VETERANS HEALTHCARE

provide COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans and VA health care Some veterans are wonder- personnel. We know you have ing why the State of Pennsyla lot of questions, and inforvania is offering COVID 19 mation is changing quickly. vaccines to state residents 65+ Please check back often for and the VA policy remains at updates. We’ll continue to upage 75+? The answer is, the date this page as we have new VA is a Federal department, information to offer. funded and managed by the Who can get a COVID-19 US government, private med- vaccine at VA at this time? ical facilities within the state The Food and Drug Adminare privately operated and istration (FDA) has authosubject to the laws of Pennrized the first two COVID-19 sylvania. Veterans who are vaccines. We have a limitPennsylvania residents, and ed amount of these so have under the age of 75 and who worked with the CDC and are most vulnerable should other federal partners to deconsider getting the vaccine velop a phased plan. Our goal from State providers as the VA is to do the best for the most is experiencing backlogs on people during this time. VA top of the age 75 rule. health care personnel are now Another example of this, is being vaccinated at some VA when the Pennsylvania Liquor health care facilities. VacStores were closed, you could cinating our VA health care still make purchases at Milpersonnel helps us continue to itary Exchanges throughout provide care for Veterans.

Pennsylvania.

Veterans who receive care at VA and are at high risk from VA VETERAN SERVICE COVID-19 based on VA and MESSAGE TO CDC risk criteria, including all Veterans who are at least 75 VETERANS: years old. Each facility will deWe are working closely termine when Veterans in this with the Centers for Disease group can receive a vaccine.

Control and Prevention (CDC) They will base this decision and other federal partners to on vaccine availability, local

needs, as well as the strict storage and handling requirements of the vaccines.

Some designated family caregivers who are enrolled in our Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) are eligible for vaccination when the Veteran they care for becomes eligible. If the Veteran you care for meets the criteria above, both you and the Veteran may be able to get vaccinated now. Vaccinating caregivers helps us support and protect Veterans.

Please wait for us to contact you about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Sign Up for Emails The VA recommends that all veterans sign up for COVID updates, these updates keep veterans informed of changes and updates concerning VA Health Care and veteran’s eligibility to receive vaccines.

The VA notes that signing up for this service does not sign a veteran up for a vaccine, that it is an “Information Based Resource,” and is for providing veterans with the most up to date information.

Seth’s Sightings snow Snow SNOW!!

The nor’easter that blew through here on Sunday and Monday buried our area in up to two feet of snow. Fortunately, it was mostly light and fluffy, making shoveling easier, and snow blowing a breeze.

Please send in your snow measurements. As of Tuesday afternoon, I had heard about 2 feet around Weatherly, and a foot to 14″ in the White Haven areas close to the Lehigh River – like at our office on Main Street where I dusted off a yard stick to do the measuring honors. The photo at right was taken late Monday afternoon looking up Main Street.

I inherited some snow clearing items from my uncle Slat-

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 7

by Seth Isenberg

er, including a nifty telescoping brush with scraper. With all the snow on the car, I needed to shovel it off the windshield at first, then brushed the rest from the windshield and roof, ending with a scrape of the ice on the windshield as the melt/defroster worked its magic. It was easy.

Shoveling nearly two feet of snow off the walks was not. I dug a path out back of our home along our sidewalk for the dogs, and for me to reach my pile of wood pellets. There, I needed to dig the snow off the tarp to get at the bags. That was fun since I had the dogs for company.

Out front was slow going…frequent breaks, partly because

it was just so darned beautiful outside. I managed enough of a path so we could get out, creating 3 and a half foot tall piles as I went.

I’m expecting another big dig once the road crews finish the streets and pile snow from the road. I’m also expecting more snow later this week into next. The TV weatherman put a graphic up about last winter’s snows totaling about 24 inches. We have nearly reached that total in one storm, and with the big snow in December, we have had more snow than the ’19-’20 season, with two months more of snow to go.

If the groundhog’s den is covered with deep snow, I’m sure that affects his prediction.

Driving on Monday was slow, but not too difficult in Carbon County, but a slog in Luzerne as Lehigh Gorge Road had not been plowed when I made my trip to the office.

Sightings this week were limited. We saw geese airborne in a desperate search for open water during the cold day on Saturday (of course, they should have flown south).

We also took a snow ride through Foster Township, into Sandy Valley and then out past Caplo’s Grove to return to Lehigh Gorge Drive. About midway through on Caplo’s Road, we turned a corner to see a fox or coyote pop out from behind a snowbank on the road — a few hundred feet away from where we were. It was surprised to see us, and stared for a long moment as we slowly drove towards it.

She(?) then dashed off down a path. She was big for a fox, and the snow-covered fur looked medium gray, so…a coyote sighting.

As I shared last week, we intend to take on a meal in Bethlehem during their winter restaurant week. We were going last Sunday, but the snows started early, and we didn’t want to get caught there if the roads got bad. Saturday early is our new target.

Super Sunday will have us near a TV somewhere. I am still a Tom Brady fan, from years of cheering for the Patriots. Now I cheer for ex-Patriots all working temporary jobs with the Buccaneers.

Here’s to them all having good games, and to Hall of Fame inductions for many of them.

AHL hockey begins this Saturday with the Devils coming here to play our local Penguins in a 5 p.m. game.

Saturday’s game will have no fans in the stands. It is available on WILK radio and on AHL-TV for a fee (we paid).

There’s another home game next Thursday, the 11th, also at 5, against the Hershey Bears.

At some point, limited fans will be let in and I’ll let you know as soon as I hear.

It’s forecast to get colder in addition to more snow — so, keep safe and warm this week, and ready for the next snowfall.

PAGE 8 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Carbon County property transfers through January 3 Beaver Meadows

Holiday Poconos Land Lot 3, Section D, Hemlock Forest Section, $32,000.

Dario Costella to Raymond T. Molnar Jr., Philadelphia, property at 217 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $75,000.

Ronald Hasnik to William J. Delaney Jr., 181 Tanglewood East Side Borough Drive, Albrightsville, properWells Fargo Bank, N.A., to ty at 181 Tanglewood Drive, Secretary of Housing and Ur- $75,000. ban Development, Oklahoma BFM Holdings, LLC, to City, Oklahoma, property at Madhavi Reddy, Lititz, prop1469 River St., $10. erty at 21 Forest Drive, Lake Randy Rabenold to PatHarmony, $216,000. rick Delaney, Brooklyn, New David Loftus to Edward York, property at 85 SprinW. Lui, Centreville, Virginghill Road, White Haven, ia, property at 25 Quail Run, $340,000.

Lake Harmony, $640,000.

Matthew L. Schwartz to Kidder Township Lindsey Escher, 98 Skye Louis W. Tilley to Annama- Drive, Lake Harmony, properrie McCall Scarff, Lutherville ty at 98 Skye Drive, $330,000.

Timonium, Maryland, propBruce Coles to Justin Peraerty at 16 Slalom Court, Lake chio, West Chester, property Harmony, $77,950. at 57 S. Lake Drive, Lake HarArlena Mae Parker to Arlena mony, $525,000.

Mae Trinkle, 43 Black Bear Nicholas J. Robak Jr. to Pass, White Haven, property Radu A. Bogdan, Bridgewaat 48 Black Bear Pass, $1. ter, New Jersey, property at Joseph J. Mac Clay to Jo78 Doe Run, Lake Harmony, seph J. Mac Clay, Jamison, $178,000. property at 122 Snow Ridge Dennis J. McCreight to MiCircle, White Haven, $1. chael Englander, Lindenhurst, John J. Hardy to Jennifer New Jersey, property at 89 Vomvas, Long Island City, Gruffed Grouse Court, Lake New York, property at 34 Harmony, $283,500.

Ski Jump, Lake Harmony, Jeffrey Lynn Snyder to $260,000.

Carole L. Star, Pocono Lake, PA Rehabs, Inc., to Meghan property at 11 Midlake Drive, McCurry, Doylestown, House Unit 101, Lake Harmony, 70, Section A, Snow Ridge, $166,000.

White Haven, $70,000.

Rosita Jaipaul to David J. Christopher Michael Gentile Joyce Sr., West Pittston, propto Meredict Darabasz, Elkerty at 33 Midlake Drive, Lake ton, Maryland, property at Harmony, $250,000.

54 Tellmark, Lake Harmony, Kriusktere, LLC, to Dustin $115,000.

W. Artman, Hamilton, New Michael J. Scherle to MiJersey, property at 491 Moseychael J. Scherle, Deptford, wood Road, Lake Harmony, New Jersey, Lake Harmony $156,500.

Estates Lot 201, Section A, $1.

John J. DeMatte to Daniel William R. Penn to Dmitri Zola, Sugarloaf, property at 90 Pavlov, Brooklyn, New York, S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, Michele L. Breitenstein to Vincent J. Baran, 60 New St., Beaver Meadows, property at 60 New St., $55,000.

Ryan Mokes to Lorenzo La Porta, 505 First St., Weatherly, property at 101 Berwick St., No. 107, $180,000.

$480,000.

Joseph Oliveri to Robert Snyder, Newtown, property at 44 Birchwood Road, Lake Harmony, $225,000.

Stonefly, LLC, to Stonefly, LLC, Nazareth, property at 797 State Rt. 940, White Haven, $1.

Steven R. Furman to Skylar Katz, Bryn Mawr, property at 18 Mountainwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $135,000.

Marc W. Boulden to Jeffrey S. Novak, Randolph, New Jersey, property at 324 Hummingbird War, No. 2, Lake Harmony, $294,000.

Robert Fanucci to Kimberly S. Pepperman, Elverson, Lot 34, Mosey Wood II, $170,000.

Christopher Lerario to Vaishnaviu Kovvuru, Wilmington, Delaware, property at 5 Lupine Drive, Lake Harmony, $412,500.

Donovan Properties, LLC, to EBC Holdings, LLC, Allentown, Lot 424, Section C-1, Lake Harmony Estates, $120,000.

Kevin T. Farewell to Sheeram R. Mudambi, Blue Bell, Inn at Big Boulder B-113, $275,000.

Joan Boyle to Brian Boyle, Philadelphia, Lot 3, Block R, Hemlock Forest Section, Holiday Poconos, $6,364.

Donna Campanella to Donna Campanella, P.O. Box 13, Lake Harmony, property at 96 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony, $1.

Alexander Froede to Alexander Froede, 62 Trail Ridge Road, P.O. Box 1407, Albrightsville, property at 62 Trail Ridge Road, $1.

Michael O’Donnell to Dinesh Jayapalan, Gillette, New Jersey, property at 45 Midlake Drive 102, Lake Harmony, $205,000.

Krisktere, LLC, to Sergery Kuznetsov, Brooklyn, New

York, property at 479 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $159,900.

Fred J. Boote to Anna Marie Hill, Farmington Hills, Michigan, property at 183 Midlake Drive, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, $1.

PMEG Properties, LLC, to Lake Harmony Pocono Rental, LLC, Jamison, property at 305 N. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $50,000.

Split Rock Country Club, Inc., to Prasad Konaka Srinvasa, Cranbury, New Jersey, Lot H-27, Section H, Phase 2, Split Rock Country Club, $60,000.

Split Rock Country Club to 28 Wolf Hollow Road, LLC, Freehold, New Jersey, Lot 28, Section H, Phase 2, Split Rock Country Club, $70,000.

David Thomas to Lake Harmony Lakefront, LLC, Jamison, property at 72 SD. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $775,000.

Krisktere, LLC, to Cody Dougherty, Media, property at 489 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, $156,500.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Andrew Sigman, Somerdale, New Jersey, three transactions in Holiday Poconos as follows: property on East Fawn Grove Drive, $800; property on Tallwood Drive,

$800; and property on Lakeside Lane, $788.

Renan A. Mazorra to Joseph S. Cotteta, Plymouth Meeting, property at J265 Hummingbird Way, Lake Harmony, $439,900.

Aastha Homes, LLC, to Joseph Richard Lombardo Jr., Media, property at 119 Crest Drive, Lake Harmony, $348,000.

Weatherly Autumn I. Rothermel to Matthew E. Hoegg, 116 E. Main St., Weatherly, property at 116 E. Main St., $54,000.

Cindy Ann Ravina Hart to Jordy J. Colon Mata, 222 First St., Weatherly, property at 220 First St., $105,000.

U.S. Bank, N.A., to Chestnut Equity Partners, LLC, Montvale, New Jersey, property at 639 Evergreen Ave., $37,000.

Elizabeth L. Smith to Demetrius N. Haikalis, 210 Plane St., Weatherly, property at 210 Plane St., $120,000.

Vincent A. Cuddeford to Steven M. Moyer, 820 Sixth St., Weatherly, property at 820 Sixth St., $340,000.

Megan L. Cuddeford to Vincent A. Cuddeford II, 609 E. Main St., Weatherly, property at 106 Wilbur St., $1.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 9

NEPIRC & IRC Network to host free Legal Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers webinar In response to industry inquiries, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) and the Industrial Resource Center (IRC) Network will host a no-cost “Legal Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers” webinar for man-

ufacturing firms of all sizes on Wednesday, February 10, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The live interactive webinar will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams and advance registration is required.

The webinar will be moderated by NEPIRC and the fea-

tured presenter will be Atty.

James Devine, a partner of Cipriani & Werner – a nationwide legal firm that specializes in representing employers in this niche aspect of HR and employment law. Among other topics, the event will cover the legal ramifications

of mandating vaccination for employees, how to address the concerns of workers opposed to vaccination, the extent to which employers can disclose the vaccination status of co-workers and similar topics.

Manufacturing sector managers, supervisors, HR profes-

sionals and executives desiring to register for the event should email Chelsey Coslett, NEPIRC Marketing Specialist, at Chelsey@NEPIRC.com.

While this event is free to attend, electronic “seating” is limited to 250 attendees.

L-CCC hosts Opioid Awareness Forum on Feb. 19 Lehigh Carbon Community College will partner with the Center for Humanistic Change in Allentown to offer a half-day Opioid Addiction Education Forum on Friday, February 19, via Zoom. The forum, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will focus on educating the campus and local community about opioid addiction and new resources for ending the epidemic.

The forum is free and open to the community, but participants must register in advance. The forum also offers three continuing education credits to social workers, as well as PCB credits. The forum is funded through the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, which gave $1 million statewide in federal Substance Abuse and Mental

Health Services Administration grants to prevent and reduce the use of opioids by college students.

The isolation and stress caused by COVID-19 to the recovery community has been dramatic and severe; the Centers for Disease Control estimates that overdoses have increased by as much as 19 percent. However, the region

Dean’s List Roster Cedar Crest College

Kutztown University

University of Scranton

Kailyn Jones of Weatherly Rosemarie Kramer of White Haven Megan Peifer of Weatherly Erika Reynolds of Weatherly Necarlly Serrata of Weatherly

Jesse Wilkinson of Weatherly

Cameron J. Shedlock of White Haven, a sophomore neuroscience major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Laura E. Miller of White Haven, a junior neuroscience major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Lily K. Nowak of White Haven, a sophomore occupational therapy major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.

East Stroudsburg University Christina Caravella of Weatherly William Green of White Haven

Lehigh-Carbon Community College

From Weatherly: Lauren Berger, Taylor Cichon, Samantha Leininger and Sierra Weston.

Lock Haven University Jacqueline Henry of Weatherly, majoring in social work.

Moravian College Morgan Kipikasa of Weatherly

offers resources that are effective in reducing the death toll.

In the forum, participants will learn about opioid use disorders and the use of Narcan to rescue people from overdoses. Also, Lisa Wolff from the Center for Humanistic Change will present naloxone training. In addition, participants will be able to join a search for drugs hidden in a typical teen bedroom through an interactive virtual version of the Mock Teen Bedroom.

Paige Roth, program coordinator for Addiction Recovery Services at Lehigh Valley Health Network, will share her personal story and explain

some of the new programs designed to connect struggling people with treatment in the wake of an overdose. Emily Leonardo, a Certified Recovery Specialist, will discuss her work conducting outreach to addicted individuals.

Local treatment centers and self-help groups will also be available to answer questions and share resources.

Registration for the forum is required. For further information, contact Molly Stanton, opioid prevention educator, at mstanton@lccc.edu, or Brian DeLong, project director, at bdelong2@lccc.edu.

PAGE 10 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

OA resources online Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share a solution for compulsive overeating, food addiction and behaviors. For meetings visit www.oa.org or greaterlehighvalleyoa. weebly.org

10 to 8 Tues., Wed., & Thurs. | 10 to 9 Friday & Saturday | 11 to 8 on Sunday

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 11

Kasey Minnick weds Curt Matyjasik On the beautiful late summer day of August 22, Kasey Minnick and Curt Matyjasik became husband and wife in a double ring ceremony performed by Judge Diane Holefelder of the Delaware County Court.

The event was held in the garden of the couple’s home, with close friends and family attending.

Wearing Eagles green, Kelly Whitman, Newark, DE, stood alongside her college roommate as matron of honor, while best buddy Phil Trendler, Stratford, NJ, performed the role of best man.

The groom’s niece, Madelyn Kavanagh, escorted by her parents, Thaddeus and Melissa, and the bride’s nephew, Maverick Minnick, escorted by his parents, Kenny and Crystal, were flower girl and ring bearer respectively.

Moments of the day were captured on film by the bride’s other college roommate, Anna Scholl Zahn, Wilmington, DE. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a catered meal and were entertained into the evening with music by DJ Jumpin’ Jack Sparks IV, Collingswood, NJ. Curt proposed to Kasey on the night of the 2018 Super Bowl when their favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles, played the New England Patriots. Prior to kick-off, Curt got down on one knee and promised Kasey that she would at least get one ring that night, but instead she received two, as the Eagles won the championship.

The bride is the daughter of Ken and Mary Rose Minnick, Weatherly and her groom is the son of Paul Matyjasik, Berlin, NJ and Connie Matyjasik, Brookhaven, PA.

Kasey is also the granddaughter of Lucy (Carter) Minnick, Weatherly, and the late George Minnick, and the late Joseph and Theresa (Gombeda) Kapes.

Curt’s grandparents are the late Chester and Filomena (Pluchinski) Matyjasik and the late Harry and Sue (Craytor) Mack.

A 128 year old Magyar prayer book that the bride’s maternal great-great-grandmother had given to her daughter on her wedding day in 1893, was given to the bride and carried by her mother.

The bride is a graduate of Weatherly Area High School and Cabrini College, Radnor and is employed as Shift Lead Supervisor for Instacart, Inc., Concordville. The groom is a graduate of St. Joseph’s

High School, Hammonton, NJ and Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL. He is the Engineering Manager for New Era Technologies PA, West Chester.

The couple honeymooned in Daytona Beach, FL and reside in Boothwyn.

The bride was tendered a Kentucky Derby-themed shower given by the bride’s mother, mother-in-law, and sisters-in-law, and the ladies attending wore hats and enjoyed mint juleps, to go with the celebrated theme.

Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events

PAGE 12 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Spotted lanternfly experts debunk myths about the prodigious, pestilent pest As the spotted lanternfly extension associate in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Heather Leach often receives calls and emails from concerned citizens about the insect interloper.

Occasionally, she will hear stories or “myths” from them about management or the biology of the pest, an invasive planthopper that feeds on more than 70 species of plants, including agricultural and hardwood commodities.

“People who are dealing with spotted lanternfly are frustrated and worried,” Leach said. “In their search for answers, they sometimes are willing to believe or try anything. But it’s never a good idea to take questionable information at face value.”

While most falsehoods are innocuous, some have the potential to cause harm to the environment, animals and even humans. Below are a few garden-variety myths about the spotted lanternfly from Leach and her colleagues.

Pressure washing destroys spotted lanternfly eggs. While pressure washing might physically remove egg masses from surfaces, there is no evidence that it kills eggs.

Additionally, high-pressure sprays can cause permanent damage to trees and other living plants.

The most effective way to destroy egg masses is to scrape them off using a plastic card or putty knife. Then, place the masses into a bag or container with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, which can be disposed of in

the trash. They also can be smashed or burned.

Milkweed is toxic to spotted lanternfly. According to Penn State Extension educators, milkweed leaves contain cardiac glycosides. These compounds affect heart function, making them toxic to most species of birds and mammals. However, there is no science currently showing that it is poisonous to the spotted lanternfly, Leach said.

On a positive note, milkweed is the sole host plant of the monarch butterfly. By planting milkweed species native to their region, property owners can support this important pollinator. But they should not expect to milk any benefit related to the spotted lanternfly.

The spotted lanternfly needs tree of heaven to reproduce. It does not, according to Kelli Hoover, professor of entomology, whose lab researched the insect’s reproduction cycle. She said while Ailanthus altissima, a noxious and invasive weed tree commonly known as tree of heaven, is the pest’s preferred host, spotted lanternfly can produce offspring without it.

“We reared spotted lanternflies from egg to adult — and they reproduced — without ever having access to tree of heaven,” said Hoover, adding that the specimens were fed a diet of planted silver maple, willow and river birch trees in a controlled outdoor setting.

Interestingly, development from egg to adult was slightly

faster when spotted lanternflies were given tree of heaven, suggesting that it is a good host for them. Because tree of heaven is attractive to spotted lanternfly, Hoover recommends removing it, if affordable and feasible.

Homemade sprays are safe and effective. Folks may be tempted to use home remedies that include household items such as dish soap, glass cleaner, vinegar, salt, garlic and chili/cayenne peppers.

These suggestions may have the potential to harm humans, pets and plants, do not come with precise directions, may not be effective, and their use can violate the law, noted Emelie Swackhamer, a horticulture extension educator based in Montgomery Country, one of 26 counties in the current spotted lanternfly quarantine zone.

She encourages nonchemical control methods such as destroying egg masses, swatting the insects with fly swatters, trapping them and eliminating the tree of heaven.

For homeowners who choose chemical control, she recommends they use a registered insecticide and research the pros and cons. It is good idea to use least toxic options first, including organic or natural-based insecticides such as neem oil or insecticidal soaps.

“People who want to kill spotted lanternflies effectively and safely with insecticides must follow directions carefully,” said Swackhamer. “Every situation is different; no one method will work for every-

one. Remember, all insecticides present safety risks, so people must use caution with these products.”

Spotted lanternflies are luminescent. The origin of this fallacy most likely lies in the pest’s name, according to Julie Urban, associate research professor in the Department of Entomology. “‘Lanternfly’ is a name that refers to the insect family ‘Fulgoridae,’ to which the spotted lanternfly and more than 500 other insect species belong,” she said. “These insects often possess unusual physical features, including an extension or enlargement of the head, as in the case of spotted lanternfly.”

At one time, scientists hypothesized these insects’ enlarged domes housed bioluminescent bacteria that could make them glow. This led to the insect family being named for “Fulgora,” the Roman goddess of lightning.

While the spotted lanternfly possesses powers such as feasting on plants, depositing sticky honeydew and taking up residence anywhere, the ability to glow — or to fly well, for that matter — is not among them.

For the latest science-based information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly or call 888-4BAD-FLY (888-422-3359).

Scam Map

Be a scam fighter Scammers make their living by keeping up their ploys day in and day out. Often, they aren’t solo con acts but are part of a large criminal enterprise scheming to fund illegal activity, from child trafficking to terrorism. And often, our reaction to hearing about a scam is to shake our heads and not understand how someone could “fall for it”.

Once we know, though, that these are sophisticated criminal enterprises, and that the money they steal funds deeply troubling criminal activity, we could perhaps have more empathy for the victims and more desire to shut it down.

See for yourself how ubiquitous scams are. Thousands of people report scams they’ve seen or experienced on AARP’s scam-tracking map at www.aarp.org/scammap.

Add your story to help others spot and avoid criminal scammers.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/ fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-9083360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim.

Archives…

Continued from page 2

Checks can be made to the committee, and sent to Koehler at his home (address was printed). The committee, at their first meeting, voted to accept the generous offer of Joseph and Irene Gans to pay for the restoration of the portrait itself.

The frame needs to be replaced, and there will be moving and installation costs. A fundraising committee was formed, and also one involved in the details of the restoration. The next meeting is February 7.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 13 set of state, federal and local tax forms (more for complex returns).

Yarmey’s is Chuchie’s famous homemade pierogies — 3 for $1.50.

Caster’s Floral advertised both Teleflora and FTD delivery for Valentine’s Day. They will be opening a children’s consignment shop this Friday in the rear of the floral and gift shop.

Marty Mrozinski starts this week’s column with a Wreckers home win versus MMI, 63-29, led by Brian Sartori’s 18 points. In the JV contest, Bob Bryan’s 14 points took his team to a 66-28 point victory.

On the road to Mahanoy City for a game to determine first place in Division III of the Schuylkill League, the Wreckers and Golden Bears matched each other all night. They were tied at 49 in the third quarter, but the Bears slowly put some distance on the Wreckers, winning 73-63. Troy Gregory led the locals with 21 points, and Bob Pugh had a fine night with 15 points and 14 rebounds.

That same night, Weatherly’s JVs used a big second half to pull out a win, 64-44.

After another win that week versus Freeland, the Wreckers are 15 and 2, with a league record of 6-1.

The Lady Wreckers played a game versus Division II Tri-Valley here in Weatherly. Even as the locals were short-handed from injuries, and sicknesses, they put on a

The White Haven Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary sent sincere thanks to everyone who donated to make the recent Santa visit a success.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will celebrate Fastnacht on Saturday, Feb. 9. There will be White Haven Borough coun- delicious food, and magician cil hired an attorney to defend Tony Baronio. the borough against a lawsuit filed by former acting chief of A 3 column photo shows police Thomas Albrechta. children “caught being good” — members of the Fairview Area McDonalds restaurants Elementary School classes. are participating in the Penn’s Wood Girl Scouts Council Bring your sweetheart to ALIVE WITH BOOKS program, Hanna’s Ugly Mug. Among collecting new and used books the featured sweetheart speto be shared with children at cials is a heart-shaped N.Y. neighborhood storytelling Strip Steak — for $15.95 — and sessions this spring. including a shrimp cocktail and soup through dessert.

Tax preparer Mario Iezzoni advertises a price of $35 for a Friday’s lunch special at

show. The teams were within a basket of each other right down to the buzzer, with the locals running out of time at the end. Heather Radjavitch set a career high with 25 points, and was aided by Desiree Labinoski’s 14 and Leanne Dolinsky’s 12. Later in the week, the Lady Wreckers needed overtime, but knocked off the Lady Whippets of Freeland 45-44, with only seven healthy players. Radjavitch matched her career high with another 25 point game.

Weatherly also took the JV game 29-24.

In youth basketball at Eurana Park this week, it was Hinkle Roofing 28 to Fuel Savers 10. the Storks 24 over Dr. T’s Aces’ 10, and H&S Suds 25 vs. Ed’s Clippers’16 – with Amanda Peabody for the Suds matching their opponent with 16 points herself.

In the senior division, Gerhard’s Roofing and the Legion team are tied atop the league with 8-1 records, each winning their games last week — Amy Sandt leading Gerhards with 23 points with help from Salena Mrozinski’s 12 in a 37-25 win over the Lions; and for the Legion — Jeff Donadi shot 27 points in a 47 to 31 win over the Fire Company. At the bottom of

the pack, Rotary picked up their second win with a 14 to 9 outing versus J&E IGA’s team — high scorer for the game was Annie Gordick’s 5 points for the losing squad.

The White Haven Youth Basketball League featured a 2 and 3 Ugly Mug team looking to climb to .500 versus the second place EMCEE team for a Wednesday night matchup. It was close, with EMCEE leading 17-14 at the half. To start the third quarter, the Ugly Mug team upped their defense, holding their opponents to just 6 points while scoring 14. They held off a comeback attempt for a 36-30 win. Heather Burke led the winners with 15 points, and Shawn Savage contributed 13.

For EMCEE, Mike Sartori carried his team with 26 points.

The second half closed out next week, with Suitch Insurance atop the standings at 5-2 and needing just one more win to be second half champs.

And on the back page – a big ad announces: Professional Offices of Weatherly, 18 Carbon Street, welcomes its newest member, certified public accountant Arnold Nance, with over 10 years’ experience to assist you in your accounting and tax needs.

Dine in or take out, open 4 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 12, 13 & 14

www.weatherlycountryinn.com

PAGE 14 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Journal-Herald Classifieds Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday. $13/col. in. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express, as well as cash and checks. Call 570-215-0204 xt 304 to place your ad.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

We are looking to fill full-time position for our Hazleton location. Automotive experience & bilingual a plus.

Apply in person at either store.

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where the smile is already in our logo, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and passion to IHOP! Come join a team that is all about fun, great food, family and friends! Now Hiring all positions! No experience necessary.

Immediate Openings Available for Hourly Team Members/Crew including Server, Cook, Host/Hostesses and Dishwashers in White Haven, PA! Day and Night Shifts Available Hourly Team Member Qualifications: • No Previous Cook Experience Required – Hourly rate based on experience • No Server, Host, or Dish Experience needed, though preference is given to those with prior work experience • Can work with flexible Schedules APPLY Exxon Travel Plaza IN PERSON: Rt. 534, White Haven 570.443.7443 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

Heritage Hill Senior Community Personal Care and Memory Care

Autos Wanted

JOIN OUR FAMILY WE’RE HIRING!

Announcements SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800-450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details.

Auto Insurance Looking for auto insurance? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 866-924-2397

Get cash for your used or junk car today. We buy all cars, trucks, and SUVs. Free pick up. Call. 1-888-985-1806 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

2002 and Newer! Any Condition.

Running or Not. Competitive Offer!

Free Towing! We’re Nationwide!

Call Now: 1-888-416-2330.

Automotive Get cash for your used or junk car today. We buy all cars, trucks, and SUVs. Free pick up. Call 888-368-1016.

Sell your car here. Call 570.215.0204xt304 to place your Journal Classified.

Home Improvement

Home Improvement 150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

ENJOYING A NEW SHOWER IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

WESIGN NOWEER D

SH

FREE IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTATION CALL TODAY

Education Train online to do medical billing! Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! Get trained & certified to work in months!

888-572-6790. (M-F 8-6 ET)

For Sale DISH TV $59.99 FOR 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. 1-855-270-5098.

NEED IRS RELIEF $10K - $125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness.

Call 1-844-431-4716 Monday through Friday 7 AM - 5 PM PST

General Services Want faster & Affordable Internet? Get internet service today with Earthlink. Best Internet & WiFi Plans. Call us Today to Get Started. Ask about our specials! 866-396-0515

Hearing Aids At Sensible Prices - Starting at $69.99. New Hearing Technology Available to Everyone! WiderSound® Hearing Aids bring you technologically advanced hearing aids. No prescription required! Visit http:// bit.ly/WiderSound4U and get yours today! Additional 15% off with this code EMP15

Full-Time & Part-Time Available.

Great benefits, flex. hrs.

EOE

[CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!]

All Makes/Models 2002-2019!

Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide!

Call Now: 1-888-368-1016

Health/ Medical

•Dietary Server •Dishwasher •PCA/CNA •Housekeeper

570-427-4500 Apply at www.heritagehill senior.vikus.net

Autos/Cars For Sale

GENERIC VIAGRA and CIALIS! 100 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-889-5515 VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150.

FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! 1-844-596-4376 Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258 Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587 Classified Deadline is always 5 p.m. on Mondays

*Offer valid only while supplies last. Limit one per household. Must be first time purchase. Minimum spend amount applies. Financing subject to third party credit approval. Some financing options cannot be combined with other offers and may require minimum monthly payments. All offers subject to change prior to purchase. See AmericanStandardShowers.com for other restrictions and for licensing, warranty, and company information. CSLB B982796; Suffolk NY: 55431H;NYC:HIC 2022748-DCA. Safety Tubs Co. LLC does not sell in Nassau NY, Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Rockland NY.

newshowerdeal.com/display | 888-674-3005 Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

844-334-8353

FREE

7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!

Offer valid December 15, 2020 - March 1, 2021

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer.

Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

Miscellaneous !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!!

GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277 Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/ commitment. 1-866-825-6523 DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet.

Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote.

Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 7/21/21.1-833-872-2545 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, most advanced debris-blocking protection.

Schedule free estimate. 15% off Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490 GENERAC Standby Generators.

The weather is increasingly unpredictable. Be prepared for power outages. FREE 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!) Schedule FREE in-home assessment. 1-844-334-8353 special financing if qualified.

Hearing aids! Bogo free!

High-quality rechargeable Nano hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Nearly invisible! 45-day money back guarantee! 833-669-5806 HughesNet Satellite Internet – Finally, no hard data limits! Call Today for speeds up to 25mbps as low as $59.99/mo! $75 gift card, terms apply. 1-844-863-4478

Miscellaneous CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960.

New authors wanted! Page Publishing will help self-publish your book. Free author submission kit! Limited offer! 866-951-7214 WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-855-534-6198 or visit www. walkintubquote.com/news The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home.

Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855-270-3785

Miscellaneous Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book!Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed.

Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-877-670-0236 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/pasn DISH Network. $59.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.)

Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices.

Call today! 1-855-335-6094 GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-888-605-4028 High-Speed Internet. We instantly compare speed, pricing, availability to find the best service for your needs. Starting at $39.99/month!

Quickly compare offers from top providers. Call 1-855-268-4578 Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-877-319-0833 or visit www. walkintubquote.com/Penn

Motorcycles

Vacation Rentals

Miscellaneous Wesley Financial Group, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 855-402-5341

Pest Control Find Pest Control Experts Near You! Don’t let pests overtake your home. Protect your loved ones! Call today to find great deals on Pest Control Services - 833-872-0012

Real Estate For Sale NEED TO SELL YOUR VACATION HOME OR HUNTING CAMP? Advertise it here and in neighboring publications. We can help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or visit our site at MACnetOnline.com

Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

Journal Classifieds Here’s how to place a Journal Classified ad.

Classified deadline is 5 p.m. Monday.

Classifieds run in The Journal-Herald, The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, and Journal Penn-Kidder. Cost is $12/ col. inch. Call 570-215-0204 xt304 to place your ad, or send an e-mail to hellojournal@gmail.com Pay with check, cash, Mastercard, American Express, Visa, or Discover.

Thinking about installing a new shower? American Standard makes it easy. Free design consult.1-888-674-3005 today to see how to save $1,000 on installation or visit www. newshowerdeal.com/display Viagra – Premium Generic Viagra(100mg) or Cialis (20mg) 100 Tablets for $99 Asthma Inhalers as low as $13 per inhaler FREE SHIPPING Satisfaction Guaranteed. (888)424-4908 or Visit: www.USAStayHealthy.com

Classified Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday.

THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS ACROSS 1. Newton’s first name 6. Part of smog 9. Hissy fit 13. Human trunk 14. Form of “to be” 15. Illegal booze 16. Editorial changes 17. Crematorium jar 18. #56 Down, alt. sp.

19. *One of six Presidents named James 21. *First President previously divorced 23. Civil War’s Johnny 24. Manage without help 25. Military procedures 28. Cone-shaped quarters 30. MLB bench

35. Cowboy’s necktie 37. A whole lot 39. *Whig, e.g.

40. Resembling wings 41. Nightly necessity 43. Experience emotion 44. Large ray 46. Glacier’s deposit 47. “Watch out!” on a golf course 48. Traditional sock pattern 50. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 52. Knight’s title 53. Bypass 55. Foot digit 57. *President Chester ____ 60. *He signed legislation to create Medicare 64. Fauna, Merryweather and ____,

fairy godmothers 65. Expert 67. Convex molding 68. Bumpkins 69. CafÈ alternative 70. Car ways 71. Trans-Siberian Railroad city 72. Piercing part 73. Slightly drunk

DOWN 1. Any thing 2. *Trump had button on desk to order his favorite one 3. Desertlike 4. Up and about 5. Coddle 6. Half-man, halfgoat 7. Legendary NHLer 8. Tragedy, or comedy, or satire 9. Cheap form of payment?

10. Before Scotia 11. Clickable picture 12. Olden day “your” 15. Be in charge, two words 20. Newspaper notices 22. What all of #70 Across do 24. Painting or poetry 25. *He beat McCain and Romney 26. Kind of cap 27. Colloquialisms 29. *First “dark horse” 31. Gamecock’s spur 32. Dessert sandwiches 33. Wombs 34. *#29 Down predecessor 36. Creative 38. 18-wheeler 42. Green pasta sauce 45. Big Island greetings

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 15 49. Australian flightless bird 51. Group of people, often in research 54. Extremely angry

56. Concluding stanza in poetry 57. *G. W. Bush to Yale, e.g.

58. Schneider and Lowe, e.g.

59. Major bike maker 64. Back, to a pen60. Audience’s redulum jection 66. Latin dance 61. Sold in bars three-step move, 62. Auto pioneer once 63. Like a busybody

PAGE 16 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Lausanne Township reorganization brings few changes Lausanne Township Supervisors reorganized and met for the month on January 4.

Edward Klynowsky was re-elected as chairman. Ryan Hoffman, who was not present, was named vice-chairman. Agnes Klynowsky continues to serve as secretary/ treasurer, and Paula Hoffman was reappointed clerk.

Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer is Bob Selert. Edward Klynowsky is emergency management coordinator.

The Vacancy Board Chair-

man position remains open.

Auditors Shayma Klynowsky and Linda Cabolsky were re-elected. Deb Tulay declined.

William Brior is Sewage Enforcement Officer, with Robert Fugate alternate SEO. Agnes Klynowsky is open records officer. Thomas Nanovic is solicitor.

Dave Kavitski of RDK will provide engineering services, The Supervisors will continue to serve as the Township Planning Committee.

Agnes Klynowsky is delegate

to the Carbon County Tax Collection Committee, with Edward Klynowsky as alternate.

Metings in 2021 will take place on the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at 143 North State Coach Road, Pay rates were established: Laborers $10/hour, Road Master $11.50/hour, Secretary/Treasurer 4%, Tax Collector 5% and Clerk $12/hour.

During the regular meeting, Ed Klynowsky raised the issue of the need for an updated computer. Currently the township work is being done on his

personal computer. It is extremely outdated and in order to comply with all state and federal reporting requirements all work must be done online.

Since it is his personal computer the issue of updating or buying was discussed. A motion was made by Agnes Klynowsky to update Ed’s computer with the understanding that it will remain his personal computer should the current situation change. The motion passed.

Road Master Ed Klynowsky reported that stone washed away on S. Stage Coach Road

during the last storm. It will need to be repaired with new stone before further damage occurs.

Due to the timing of the meeting bank statements and several regular monthly invoices were not received by this meeting. A motion was made

by Edward Klynowsky and seconded by Agnes Klynowsky to pay the invoice for snow plowing from Hoffman Tree Service and the computer repairs when they are received.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 8.

Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month.

Every day there are thousands of patients who rely on lifesaving blood donations – people like Leslie Johnson. In 2005, a farming accident left Johnson with broken bones and massive bleeding. In the first 24 hours after the accident, she received 10 units of blood and platelets. Additional transfusions and surgeries followed.

Johnson’s high school-age daughter, Emily, hosted a blood drive last semester because she recognizes the role of blood in helping save her mom’s life. “If blood had not been available when she needed it, she might not be here today. I might not have had my mom growing up. It’s my

honor to be able to promote blood donation and help pay it forward to others in need.”

As Leslie Johnson faces additional surgeries to address ongoing injuries from the accident, she may need more blood transfusions.

“It’s so important, especially as we navigate this pandemic, to make sure there is blood available,” said Emily. “Blood is such a meaningful gift to give.”

One heartwarming gesture deserves another As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give this

February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon.

Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Important COVID-19 information for donors The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate

if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients.

To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.

Upcoming blood donation opportunity Freeland 2/10: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Michael’s Recreation Center, 300 Fern St.

AMVETS to meet AMVETS Post 253 of White Haven will meet on Sunday, February 7, at the VFW at 1:30 p.m. Commander Bob Mengle will preside. All members are urged to attend

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 17

Journal-Herald Sports Crestwood boys basketball roundup

Comets mark return with two victories Paul Feisel swished a The Comets (1-1) trailed 3-pointer with 12 seconds left 39-36 when Zaleski drained and Crestwood stopped Holy a clutch triple to set the stage Redeemer on its last possesfor the game’s thrilling climax. sion to pull out a 42-41 win in CRESTWOOD (42) - M. Zaleski 2 0-0 4, Petrosky 1 1-5 3, Ruggeri 2 0-0 6, Feisel 4 the Comets’ first game since 0-0 10, J. Zaleski 6 2-4 15, Dunsmuir 2 0-0 Jan. 9. Jacob Zaleski scored a 4. Totals 17 3-9 42.

HOLY REDEEMER (41) - Perta 1 1-2 3, team-high 15 points and had Shoats 3 0-0 6, Wright 1 3-3 5, Carty 0 0-0 eight rebounds for Crestwood, 0, Rosen 1 0-0 3, Pizzolato 1 1-1 3, Hajkows0 2-2 2, Rymar 2 0-0 4, DelBalso 0 0-0 0, which had been on a two-week, ki Prociak 5 4-4 15. Totals 14 11-12 41.

COVID-19-impacted delay and Crestwood...........16 9 6 11 – 42 Holy Redeemer.....15 9 6 11 – 41 then had a weather-related 3-pointers: Ruggeri 2, Feisel 2, J. Zaleski. postponement early last week. Rosen, Prociak.

Crestwood 74, Tunkhannock 47 - On Saturday night at Crestwood, the Comets knocked down a whopping 18 3-pointers to ease past Tunkhannock in their delayed home and Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 opener.

Ryan Petrosky led the winners with 20 points, including four triples; Paul Feisel was right behind with 19 points, with

four 3-pointers; Nick Ruggeri added 14 points, including four more threes; and Jacob Zaleski chipped in 10 points, with two triples.

Ryan Harder and Ben Chilson each netted 12 points for the Tigers (4-3, 1-3 WVC).

Crestwood (2-1, 1-0) had its scheduled visit to WilkesBarre Area on Tuesday moved to Wednesday due to the winter storm.

TUNKHANNOCK (47) - Harder 3 4-5 12, Kuzma 0 0-0 0, B. Chilson 5 1-2 12, Trochak 0 0-0 0, Brown 3 0-0 6, DeManer 0 0-0 0, Macko 2 2-2 7, Lord 0 0-0 0, Yuhas 0 0-0 0, Madan 1 0-0 2, Mateus 3 0-0 8, Van Ness 0 0-0 0. Totals 17 7-9 47.

CRESTWOOD (74) - Orsick 0 0-0 0, M. Zaleski 3 0-0 8, Petrosky 7 2-3 20, Ruggeri 5 0-0 14, Feisel 7 0-0 19, J. Zaleski 4 0-4 10, Gzemski 0 0-0 0, Dennis 0 0-0 0, B. Vieney 0 0-0 0, Dunsmuir 1 0-0 3, Wood 0 0-0 0.

Totals 27 2-7 74.

Tunkhannock.....12 9 15 11 – 47 Crestwood.........20 19 20 15 – 74 3-pointers: Harder 2, Mateus 2, B. Chilson, Macko. Petrosky 4, Ruggeri 4, Feisel 4, M. Zaleski 2, J. Zaleski 2, Dunsmuir.

Super Bowl: Chiefs have answers for Buccaneers’ strengths

by Joe Platania

yards after short throws (ask Buffalo). Finally, Mahomes Let’s start gets the ball out of his hands with the quickly. pass rush.

Then, there’s this: it’s what Tampa KC’s defense can do to Tom Bay has a Brady. Keep in mind what fearsome happened in Super Bowl 42, one. During when the New York Giants’ the regular defensive coordinator Steve campaign, Spagnuolo engineered relentthe Buccaless pressure against … tada neers notched 48 sacks, tied … Tom Brady and (his then) for the fourth-most in the New England Patriots. And league. Meanwhile, Kansas who’s KC’s DC these days? It’s City won’t have stalwart left none other than the very same tackle Eric Fisher for the SuSpags. per Bowl (Achilles). That loss So while the pass rush adcould open the door for the vantage can go either way, Bucs’ rush. But will it? when you factor things into Four factors may offset TB’s the equation, I think it favors presumed advantage. First, the defending champs.

Fisher has never been considPerhaps Tampa Bay’s best ered one of the league’s elite hope on Sunday is creating left tackles. Second, Patrick and scoring off turnovers.

Mahomes has fared better The Bucs got 101 points-offagainst blitzes than any other turnovers during the regular quarterback in the league. season, which is third-most in Third, KC has young, fast rethe league, and added another ceivers who rack up plenty of 41 POTs during the postsea-

son. That’s only seven off the 2010 Green Bay team’s league record–the team that won Super Bowl 45. The problem with replicating POTs against KC is that the Chiefs had only 16 giveaways in the regular season, tied for fourth-fewest in the NFL. In the postseason, KC has given up the ball just once. So, again, the advantage goes to the Chiefs.

A third factor–home-field advantage–won’t favor Tampa Bay as much as some people think. First, the stadium won’t be packed because of COVID-19 restrictions. Even if attendance was at capacity, the league (not the host team) controls ticket distribution for the Super Bowl. That means you won’t see a stadium full of screaming Bucs’ season ticket holders.

Finally, the Chiefs are trying for back-to-back titles, which only eight teams have done--and just one team has pulled off in the last 20 years

(the Brady-led Patriots that won Super Bowls 38 and 39 over Carolina and Philadelphia, respectively). Repeating is a tough task, and it takes young, fast, complete, and special squads to do that. And those descriptors fit Kansas City quite well. With a record-setting season for points and touchdowns in 2020, the Chiefs are the “it” team of the moment. Yes, Brady has good receivers, too, and that combo

will test the Kansas City defense.

That’s why I think we’ll see a high-scoring Super Bowl, perhaps the highest-scoring game ever. But when the smoke clears by the Bay on Sunday night, I expect the Chiefs to be standing on the podium. ___________ Veteran beat writer Joe Platania has covered the Baltimore Ravens and NFL football for over 40 years.

Junior High Basketball Jim Thorpe 39, Weatherly Area 26 - B. McHugh scored 15 points, C. Lazorick had 10 and J. Yescavage eight in Jim Thorpe’s Schuylkill League eighth grade boys basketball win over Weatherly Area last week.

Ian McKeegan led all scorers with 19 points for the Wreckers. Jacob Tom scored

five and Vincent Paisley two.

Jim Thorpe 36, Weatherly Area 12 - L. O’Conner rimmed 13 points to power Jim Thorpe to the win. L. Edwards and J. Gehris each scored six for the Olympians.

For Weatherly, Jacob Tom tallied eight points, and Raymond Montz and Niko Saldukas each had two.

PAGE 18 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Journal-Herald Sports

Crestwood Girls Basketball Roundup

Crestwood girls edged at Valley West Wyoming Valley West came to life in the second half and snapped a two-game losing streak with a 41-31 win over visiting Crestwood in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls basketball showdown in Plymouth last week.

The Lady Comets led 17-13 at the half before the taller Lady Spartans began to pick

up the pressure in the third quarter. Valley West freshman guard Mackenzie Perluke scored seven of her game-high 12 points in the second half, and Kalia Saunders added a jumper to help the Lady Spartans inch to within two (2321) after three quarters.

In the fourth, Trinity Johnson and Perluke keyed a 9-2

run that gave Valley West some separation. The Lady Comets were still within two points (33-31) with just over two minutes remaining before Valley West closed the game on an 8-0 run.

Perluke paced the Lady Spartans with 12 points.

Breanna Wickiser scored nine points and Helena Jar-

dine added eight for Crestwood.

CRESTWOOD (31) - Glowacki 1 0-0 2, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Weiss 1 0-1 3, H. Jardine 1 5-8 8, Wickiser 2 5-8 9, Caporuscio 2 0-2 4, Hiller 0 2-2 2, Kijek 0 0-0 0, Pasternick 1 0-0 3. Totals: 8 12-21 31.

WYOMING VALLEY WEST (41) - Johnson 2 4-7 8, Saunders 3 1-4 7, Oliphant 0 0-0 0, Siegfried 2 5-6 9, Perluke 4 4-6 12, Marsola 2 0-0 4, Kane 0 1-2 1, Varner 0 0-0 0, Tikjtova 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 15-25 41.

Crestwood.......7 10 6 8 - 31 Valley West.....4 9 8 20 - 41 3-pointers: Weiss, H. Jardine, Pasternick.

Weatherly Area girls basketball roundup

Shenandoah Valley edges Lady Wreckers Haely Sosna scored seven of her team-high 17 points in the decisive fourth quarter, leading Shenandoah Valley past Weatherly 49-46 Saturday evening in a Schuylkill League Division III girls’ basketball game in Weatherly.

The Lady Devils led by four (25-21) at halftime, before the Lady Wreckers pulled to within one (34-33) heading to the fourth. Sosna’s seven points, and Angie Donovan’s

4-for-4 effort at the line in the fourth sealed Shenandoah Valley’s first win of the season.

Ava Minjivar chipped in nine points for SV (1-4, 1-4 Division III).

Ashley James scored eight of her career-high 27 points in the final quarter for Weatherly (1-9, 1-7). Brittany Houser chipped in eight points.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY (49) - Minjivar 4 1-2 9, Sosna 4 7-12 17, Gottshall 2 0-0 5, Rodnick 2 0-0 5, Wasser 1 0-0 2, Donovan 1 4-4 6, DeAngelo 2 1-3 5. Totals: 16 13-21 49.

WEATHERLY AREA (46) - Kane 1 4-4 6,

Puzzle Answers

Gaydocsik 0 0-0 0, Houser 3 2-4 8, Davidovich 0 0-0 0, James 9 9-12 27, Pugh 2 0-0 5, Paisley 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 15-20 46.

Shenandoah Vy.....15 10 9 15 – 49 Weatherly Area.......9 12 12 13 – 46 3-pointers: Sosna 2, Gottshall, Rodnick.

Pugh.

Nativity 48, Weatherly Area 28 - Samantha Heenan scored a game-high 21 points as Nativity earned the Division III victory in Weatherly last week.

Madison Kramer followed Heenan with 10 points for the Golden Girls (11-0, 7-0), who led by just eight at halftime.

Ashley James poured in 20 points to lead the Lady Wreckers.

Out en Op TV in the

23rd ANNIVERSARY on Blue Ridge TV 13

HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock THURS. 9:30 PM

Replays: FRI. 8:30 AM & 9:30 PM SAT. 12:30 PM • SUN. 1 AM & 11:30 AM MON. 12 AM & 6 AM

ALL OUTDOORS • WILDLIFE HUNTING & FISHING CONSERVATION • ENVIRONMENT

NATIVITY (48) - Heenan 8 4-4 21, Zemantauski 1 0-0 3, Abdo 3 0-0 7, Kramer 3 4-5 10, Quick 1 0-0 2, Brenna 1 0-0 3, Bennett 0 0-0 0, Zimerofsky 1 0-0 2, Sinko 0 0-0 0, Pinkey 0 0-0 0, Zwari 0 0-0 0, Toniollo 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 8-9 48.

WEATHERLY AREA (28) - Kane 2 0-2 4, Houser 1 0-0 2, Davidovich 0 0-0 0, James 6 6-9 20, Pugh 1 0-3 2, Paisley 0 0-0 0.

Totals 10 6-14 28.

Nativity................11 8 17 12 – 48 Weatherly Area.....7 4 7 10 – 28 3-pointers: Heenan, Zemantauski, Abdo, Brennan. James 2.

Nanticoke 50, Crestwood 43 - At Nanticoke, the Trojanettes outscored Crestwood 31-19 over the middle two quarters to gain the upper hand in the non-league win Saturday.

Riley Bard scored six of her game-high 20 points in the second quarter and five more in the third to spark Nanticoke’s surge. She then made 7-of-8 free throws in the final period to keep the Lady Comets at bay. Brodelyn Biehl added 10 points for the winners.

Jaden Weiss and Helena Jardine paced Crestwood (23) with 12 points apiece.

CRESTWOOD (43) - Collins 0 0-0 0, Caporuscio 1 2-4 5, Glowacki 2 0-0 6, Johnson 5 0-0 12, Weiss 5 0-0 12, Hiller 0 0-0 0, H, Jardine 5 1-3 12, Pasternick 0 0-0 0, Kijek 1 0-0 2, Wickiser 3 0-0 6. Totals 17 3-7 43.

NANTICOKE (50) - Kotch 0 0-0 0, Thomas 1 0-0 2, A. Cullen 2 0-0 6, Biehl 3 2-2 10, Bard 5 9-10 20, E. Cullen 4 0-0 9, Aufiero 1 0-0 3.

Totals 16 11-12 50.

Crestwood.....10 12 7 14 – 43 Nanticoke.....10 16 15 9 – 50 3-pointers: Glowacki 2, Weiss 2, Caporuscio, H. Jardine. A. Cullen 2, Biehl 2, Bard, E. Cullen.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 — PAGE 19

Weatherly Area boys basketball roundup

Wreckers see win streak come to end The Weatherly Area boys basketball team reached eight straight wins thanks to last Wednesday’s 60-31 rout of Tri-Valley. Two days later, the win streak was snapped

by Schuylkill League Division III rival Nativity, with the Hilltoppers keeping in first place with a 61-33 dusting of the Wreckers. Less than 24 hours later, the Wreckers dropped a tough 44-41 verdict at Shenandoah Valley, and entered this week with an 8-3 overall record.

Tuesday’s scheduled home game against Shenandoah Valley was moved to Thursday due to the snowstorm. The Wreckers are also scheduled to visit Lincoln Leadership Academy on Wednesday evening.

Weatherly Area 60, Tri-Valley 31 - Playing together at both ends of the floor, the Wreckers rolled past visiting Tri-Valley to make it to eight straight wins during January. Of the Wreckers 25 baskets, 19 came directly from an assist, leading to eight different players scoring and three reaching double figures.

Defensively, they suffocated visiting Tri-Valley, limiting the Bulldogs to one chance on most possessions, and 25 percent shooting for the game.

Scotty Zoscin scored a game-high 21 points with seven assists, and Antonio Colecio just missed a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Meanwhile, senior classmate Trevor Lowman came off the bench

to score 12 points and grab six rebounds as the Wrecker bench outscored Tri-Valley’s reserves 19-1.

The Wreckers were just under 50 percent for the game (25-of-53), and hit on 8-of22 (36 percent) from beyond the 3-point line. Five different Wreckers had at least five rebounds, leading to a 36-23 advantage on the boards.

Cade Deeter scored 15 points and Brody Smith had 13 for Tri-Valley (2-3, 2-3).

The game was played in honor of Andrew “Bobby” Solonoski Jr., who passed away recently. He is the grandfather of Weatherly player Jacob Solonoski,

who helped his team to the win with five rebounds, two blocks, two assists and strong defense.

Weatherly won the junior varsity game, 50-41, behind Ricky Ray’s 14 points. Frank Willis scored nine and Ian McLaurin eight for the Wrecker jayvees.

TRI-VALLEY (31)- Smith 6 0-0 13, Yoder 0 2-2 2, Deeter 6 3-4 15, Umbenhauer 0 0-0 0, Kroh 0 1-2 1, Troutman 0 0-0 0, Begis 0 0-0 0, High 0 0-0 0, Leonard 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 6-8 31.

WEATHERLY AREA (60) - Colecio 5 0-0 12, Derr 1 0-0 2, Zoscin 8 2-2 21, Broskoskie 2 0-0 4, Willis 1 0-0 3, Ray 0 0-0 0, Solonoski 1 0-0 2, Lowman 5 0-0 12, Ramirez 2 0-0 4, Eubanks 0 0-0 0, Maguschak 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 25 2-2 60.

Tri-Valley...................................6 7 11 7 - 31 Weatherly Area.....................12 17 15 16 - 60 3-pointers: Smith. Zoscin 3, Colecio 2, Lowman 2, Willis.

Nativity 61, Weatherly Area 33 - Nativity shocked Weatherly early, and coasted to the easy win over the once-beaten Wreckers atop Lawton’s Hill in Pottsville.

The win completed a season sweep for the Hilltoppers, who edged the Wreckers’ 6660 in Weatherly on opening night. Nativity’s aggressive 2-3 zone defense produced 10 first-quarter turnovers to set the tone for the rematch.

The Hilltoppers also shut down top scorer Scotty Zoscin.

Coming into the game, Zoscin was averaging nearly 22 points per game, but was held See WEATHERLY BBALL, page 20

Get your Journal-Herald in the mail each week. Or send it to a friend.

The Journal-Herald costs $45 per year outside of Carbon and Luzerne Counties; $40 in Carbon & Luzerne Counties—less than buying at the store.

Send the form below with your check, or call 570-215-0204 xt304 to order and pay with a credit card. Make check payable to: CANWIN Mail to: 211 Main St., White Haven PA 18661

Send The Journal-Herald to:

NAME ____________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________ ________________________________________ If a gift, sign the card from: ________________________________________

PAGE 20 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Journal-Herald Sports Weatherly Bball…

Continued from page 19

scoreless on 0-for-6 shooting.

Trailing 32-21 at the half, the Wreckers closed to within nine (34-25) early in the third on a pair of Jacob Solonnoski buckets. But Marquis Ratcliff scored 10 of his 21 points in the period as Nativity ended the quarter on a 19-3 run to pull away to a 53-28 lead.

Jacob Hoffman and Cody Miller scored 14 and 10 points, respectively, and Ratcliff added 10 rebounds for Nativity.

Nativity (8-2, 4-0 Division III) shot 53 percent from the field to Weatherly’s 34 percent, and held the Wreckers to a season-low point total.

Trevor Lowman paced the Wreckers (8-2, 4-2) with 13 points, Antonio Colecio scored eight and Solonoski seven.

Weatherly won the junior varsity game 50-37.

WEATHERLY AREA (33) - Colecio 3 0-0 8, Derr 0 0-0 0, Zoscin 0 0-0 0, Broskoskie 0 1-2 1, Willis 0 0-0 0, Ray 0 0-0 0, Solonoski 3 1-1 7, Lowman 5 0-0 13, Ramirez 1 0-0 2, McLaurin 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 2-3 33.

NATIVITY (61) - Chiplonia 0 0-0 0, Walborn 0 0-0 0, Brennan 1 0-0 3, J. Miller 0 0-0 0, Kuperavage 2 0-0 4, Hoffman 7 0-0 14, C. Miller 3 2-2 10, Sickle 0 0-0 0, Sipes 0 0-2 0, Ratcliff 7 6-10 21, Hertz 2 5-6 9.

Totals 22 13-22 61.

Weatherly Area.........................9 12 7 5 – 33 Nativity..................................16 16 21 8 – 61 3-point FGs: Lowman 3, Colecio 2, C. Miller 2, Brennan, Ratcliff.

Shenandoah Valley 44, Weatherly Area 41 - Less than 24 hours after the Nativity game, the Wreckers headed to Shenandoah Valley and dropped a three-point heartacher for their second straight loss. Luke Matta scored 10 of his 17 points in a 15-10 second period that got the Blue Devils into the lead. Owen Kosar added 10 for the hot-shooting Blue Devils (3-3, 2-3), who had 11 3-pointers in the game.

Antonio Colecio had 18 points and Scotty Zoscin tallied 15 for the Wreckers (8-3, 4-3), who finished with seven triples.

The Wreckers were 54-28 winners in the junior varsity game.

WEATHERLY AREA (41) - Colecio 8 0-0 18, Derr 0 0-0 0, Zoscin 5 2-3 15, Broskoskie 0 0-0 0, Willis 0 0-1 0, Solonoski 0 0-0 0, Lowman 2 0-0 6, Ramirez 0 2-2 2. Totals 15 4-6 41.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY (44) - Kosar 4 0-1 10, Matta 4 5-6 17, Mikita 2 0-0 5, Boris 1 0-0 3, Maksimik 2 0-0 6, Alvarez 1 0-0 3.

Totals 14 5-8 44.

Weatherly Area.......................9 10 11 11 – 41 Shenandoah Vy.......................8 15 13 8 – 44 3-point FGs: Zoscin 3, Colecio 2, Lowman 2. Matta 4, Kozar 2, Maksimik 2, Mikita, Boris, Alvarez.

Weatherly Area’s Scotty Zoscin spots up for a 3-pointer during last Wednesday’s game against Tri-Valley at the Weatherly Area Middle School gym. The Wreckers won, 60-31, for their eighth straight win.

Photo by Steve Stallone

Weatherly Area’s Trevor Lowman (52) launches a hook shot from the low block as teammate Ben Ramirez (54) gets position inside during last Wednesday’s boys basketball game against Tri-Valley at Weatherly. The Wreckers won, 60-31.

Photo by Steve Stallone

Beasty Treats Pet Supplies & Dog Grooming Spa

New Grooming Customers Welcome We carry a full line of pet supplies and food for your pet’s needs — whatever kind of pet you have!

Grooming Services Mon-Sat

Call (570)579-7735

314 Main Street, White Haven www.beastytreats.com