The Journal-Herald, Thursday, February 9, 2023

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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–144th YEAR, NO. 11

Dennison appoints interim tax collector

by Suzanne Winters

Dennison Township supervisors accepted Tax Collector Victoria Giovannucci’s resignation at this month’s meeting on

February 1. She resigned effective immediately due to personal and health reasons. Supervisors passed a resolution appointing Katherine Oross, who serves as White Haven Borough’s

Tax Collector, as Interim Tax Collector, effective that day. Oross will serve the township through the end of 2023. If no new Township Tax Collector is elected this November, she will serve as Tax Collector until 2026. Moore and Associates of Hazleton was appointed as the new Auditor for the Township.

2023’s Tree Trimming Project is about ready to begin. Supervisors will be reviewing the plans directly after the February’s meeting for any corrections necessary before authorizing the engineer to advertise for bids in hopes of awarding the bid on March 1.

One Zoning Permit was issued to 121 Creasy Creek Lane. It was again noted at the meeting and in the

WELCOME BACK: Tim Janosco, left, was sworn in as a member of White Haven Borough Council by Mayor Fred Meier on February 2 at a speical meeting. At that meeting, council also authorized White Haven Borough Tax Collector Kathy Oross to collect taxes on an interim basis for Dennison Township.

Photo courtesy Bob Lamson See DENNISON, page 6

Ambulance Co. to leave Weatherly area

by Seth Isenberg

State Park in Dennison Township on Sunday.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

The Mahoning Valley Ambulance Association has given its notice that it will stop serving the Weatherly area at the end of April. A letter was sent to Weatherly Borough, received on January 30, invoking a clause in the contract that allowed a 90-day notice be given to end the agreement.

Bob Miller, treasurer at the Mahoning Valley Ambulance Association (MVA), explained that the low number of ambulance calls in the Weatherly Area meant the MVA was not able to cover the costs of having a crew and unit here in Weatherly. Costs of everything rose, from payroll to fuel. Finding staff to cover ambulance shifts has

become very difficult, noted Miller.

The MVA will continue to provide service to townships near to its base of operations, west of Lehighton.

The MVA stepped in to cover the Weatherly area

See AMBULANCE, page 6

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Editorial

Ambulance coverage concerns revisited

by Ruth Isenberg

Weatherly Borough is about to find itself without ambulance service again. A letter from Mahoning Valley Ambulance was received by the borough January 30 notifying them that they would no longer be able to serve as the community’s ambulance. Borough officials are reaching out to other regional companies.

Closest active ambulance companies are located in White Haven, Hazleton and Lehighton. All are over 10 miles away, which means a 15 to 20 minute delay in response time, and all have a common problem—staffing shortages.

Because there are a limited number of volunteer ambulance companies still active, and because those companies are all short-staffed, an ambulance is not always available when one is needed. If only one crew is working at a time, and it is called to the far end of the coverage area, when a second call comes in, there’s no one available to answer it. So the county dispatcher sends out the second responder, the third responder, or whoever is available.

Most companies have a goal of 24/7 coverage. Many of them have been unable to staff to that level for some time. Unfortunately, that means companies that are in service can be dispatched far away from their home areas, and that creates delays in response times.

The problem exists regionally, and the solution will probably have to be regional as well. It’s time for all our local companies to get together and begin to forge a plan.

From The Journal-Herald

February 11, 1993

Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

The White Haven VFW Post 6615’s new building was shown on the front page. The building is atop the foundation of the former Ripples Schoolhouse. The VFW had been using the basement as the Post Home for many years, and will soon enjoy the new upstairs.

On page 2, the White Haven Cub Scouts are pictured with Snowbird during their tour of WBRE TV 28. In the photo are Jeremy Bond, Michael Perry, Edgar Jumper, Michael Troell, Graig Hartley, Robert Rice, Steven Koch and Boy Scout Richard Perry. The Cub Scouts will be going to the District Pinewood Derby, to be held at the Laurel Mall on February 20.

Stan Kalinowski was appointed to fill the vacant East Side Borough council seat opened by the resignation of Todd Wood. Borough council changed its rejection of the Carbon County 911 Emergency Response System, agreeing to “gladly join when the system is up and running.”

Packer Township plans to pave Grist Mill Road this year. Bids are being sought. Supervisors are looking to produce their own newsletter this spring.

Lt. Col. Eleanor Earnhart of White Haven was promoted to First Vice President of the PA Constables

Association, Luzerne County Chapter on January 12. She is president of the Dennison Township Fire Company and Captain of the Dennison Township Fire Police.

Foster Township Supervisors held a special meeting on Feb. 2 regarding the C&D Superfund site. Among the information: testing well water in the area for selenium and arsenic, along with lead, will expand. AT&T is proposing that the site be encapsulated with concrete. Interviews with locals are being planned.

Doctors Emilia and Adrian Secheresciu have joined the Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center satellite system from the Shiloh Physician Center in Huber Heights, Ohio part of the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

On March 1, Adrian will become medical director in Freeland, and Emilia will do the same in Weatherly in the Weatherly Plaza.

Natives of Romania, they both graduated from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Both are board eligible in internal medicine.

Silver’s Sleepshop and Babyland in Hazleton and Lansford was a new advertiser in this issue.

Tonight is the Senior Semi-Formal for the Weatherly Area High School, held at the Middle School café. Pictures, by Neil Flexer, will start at 7.

The Rev. Mark Fultz penned the Pastor’s Corner column this week.

Mr. Fun of Jack Frost Mountain was pictured climbing a ladder truck’s ladder to his tent camping perch atop the main lodge at Jack Frost through Feb. 13 to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. He brought his Teddy bear.

The Carbon County Vo-Tech board approved buying two acres beside the current property, for future expansion.

When a cellular company builds its tower in Penn Forest Twp., Carbon County will put repeaters for its 911 system on it, saving the cost of building a tower of its own.

47 Republican freshman congressmen have banded

See ARCHIVES, page 5

Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been issued to Michelle Jungbaer of 1521 Honey Hole Road, White Haven, Pennsylvania, Administratrix of the Estate of Marie K. Richards, deceased, late of White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on November 1, 2022. All creditors are requested to present their claims and all persons indebted to the decedent will make payment to the aforementioned Administratrix, C/O the attorney for the estate:

Stacey F. Acri, Esq. 273 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

(570) 826-5554

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the White Haven Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Reorganization meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the White Haven Municipal Building, 312 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania.

CATHY FULK

Secretary White Haven Zoning Hearing Board

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Grina Friendy, Hazleton, Pennsylvania in the Estate of ROSE MARY FRIENDY late of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, who died on December 19, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix named or to:

Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C.

641 State Route 93

Sugarloaf, PA 18249

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Bruce D. McClellan, of Freeland, Pennsylvania in the Estate of LEONE I. McCLELLAN late of Freeland, Pennsylvania, who died on November 23, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor named or to:

Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C.

641 State Route 93

Sugarloaf, PA 18249

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Carbon County, PA, on January 25, 2023, in the Estate of Stephen J. Shafer, late of Kidder Township, who died September 23, 2022, to Eleanor J. Shafer, Executrix.

All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire

612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179

Freeland, PA 18224-0179

570-636-3133

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on January 20, 2023, in the Estate of Robert J. Patrick, late of Foster Township, who died January 3, 2023, to Casey L. Collins, Executrix. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133

PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received until February 27, 2023 at 4:00

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, Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:15 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania for the following.

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”

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 Tree Clearing Project and Base Trail Construction, will be received by the Borough of Weatherly, until 4:00 P.M. on Monday, February 27th. Bids will be opened and read aloud Monday, February 27th at 5:15 P.M. The bid award date will be Monday, February 27th intended to immediately follow bid opening.

Bids will be received for Contract No. 1 –

Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 Tree

Clearing, Trail Station 22+21 to 30+00

And

Bids will be received for Contract No 2 –

Multi-Use trail Phase 1 Base Trail Construction, Trail Station 22+21 to 30+00

Bids will only be received in person and all documents and solicitation details are available at no cost at the Borough of

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Weatherly, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 during office hours Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Bidders can bid on one or both Contracts.

The Borough hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse any or all bids submitted; and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received, but any contract awarded will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

There are no Davis-Bacon requirements associated with the AMLER Program. Prevailing wage rates are also not required for grants.

To schedule a time to visit the Project Area, contact Harold Pudliner at (570) 427-8640. No visits will be scheduled within two (2) days of the date to receive the bids. Each Contract is to be substantially completed in 3 weeks and final completion in 4 weeks.

Harold Pudliner Borough Manager

Furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary with the application of approximately 3,673.23 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 820.44 square yards more or less, Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Binder Course, PG 64S-22, <10 million ESAL’s, 19.0 mm Mix Design, SRL-L, 240 lb./sy

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 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 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 additional items or explanations need to be presented. After the prebid meeting these will be in the form of a written notice to all bidders. For further information contact Harold Pudliner at 570427-8640, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 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

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearing February 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at Penn Lake Borough Community Building, 1744 Lakeview Drive, Penn Lake, White Haven, PA 18661 to consider application by Daniel and Michelle Cronauer for 1109 Lakeview Drive, White Haven, PA 18661 (R-1 Zoning District).

Applicant requests dimensional variance for roadside yard setback to accommodate proposed covered parking and lakeside yard setback to accommodate proposed enclosed deck.

Application available to public by contacting Barry Jacob, Zoning Officer (570-899-7149).

McNealis Law Offices, Solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board

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Obituaries

DOLORES ARTIM

Dolores Eleanor Artim, 86, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on February 1, 2023.

Dolores is survived by her devoted family, daughters Mary Lou Artim (companion Kenny) of Weatherly, and Lori Artim Mann (husband Charles) of Hillsborough, NC; daughter in-law Kristin Artim of Torrance, CA; and sons Matthew Artim of Pittsburgh, Stephen Artim (wife Tammy) of Woodside, CA, and Michael Artim (wife Tracie) of Westfield, NC; her grandchildren whom she cherished, Justin Artim (wife Jennie), Shane Artim (wife Katie), Charlotte Mann, Archer Artim, Logan Artim, Tricia Artim (husband Josh), and Merritt Artim; and great-grandchildren

Emerson and Mazzie. She is also survived by her siblings Joan Chernansky and Arthur Searfoss.

Dolores was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Alvin Artim; son, Alan Artim, parents Arthur and Luella Searfoss, and her siblings, Clark, James, Clyde and Ethel Searfoss.

Dolores was born February 11, 1936, in Weatherly, and lived almost her entire life “in the valley.” She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend.

A graduate of Weatherly

High School, Dolores was a homemaker, certified beautician, and started her own small business. She was also an accomplished cook, baker, and seamstress, all of which she greatly enjoyed. Most important to her was being a devoted wife to Alvin and mother to six children.

Dolores and Alvin enjoyed their travels visiting children, grandchildren and friends. They adventured together to Florida, the Outer Banks of NC, Maine, Hawaii, Jamaica, and Italy where they attended a Papal Mass at the Vatican. There are many stories and memories, laughter and tears. Mostly though, the kindness she shared so freely with everyone she met will always be remembered.

Dolores and Alvin were members of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Hazleton. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated there February 8. Interment is in St. Matthew’s Church Cemetery, Packer Township. The Philip Jeffries Funeral Home, Weatherly, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com.

MARY TERESA (TERRY) MURPHY CULLEN, MD

Dr. Mary Teresa (Terry) Murphy Cullen died peacefully on January 18, 2023 at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was born the daughter of James and Agnes (Knebels) Murphy in Wilkes-Barre, on September 26, 1928, and grew up in the town of White Haven. She graduated from Misericordia College and, after working as a medical technician, she attended Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, which is now part of Drexel University in Philadelphia. Upon graduation she married Dr. Chester Cullen, moved to Hartford, CT, and became the first female intern at Hartford Hospital. She worked for the Hartford Health Department for 15 years before transitioning to become the Medical Director at Travelers Insurance Company.

Terry had many talents, including playing piano and organ, sewing, cooking, painting, and drawing. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, and she raised two sons, both of whom followed in their parents’ footsteps to become physicians. She was active in the lives of her four grandchildren, and an unwavering supporter of their interests and pursuit of

higher education.

Active in her faith, she was a Professor of Bioethics at the Holy Apostles Seminary and a medical consultant to the Pope John Paul II Bioethics Institute. She also served on numerous boards and committees dedicated to supporting health and faith in her community. She was a member of the Pastoral Council at St. Peter Claver Parish, where she also taught catechism. She served on the Board of Directors at Catholic Family Services and as the director of the AIDS Taskforce. She was a member of the Kennedy Institute of Bioethics and on the Board of Directors of The Greater Hartford Association for Retarded Citizens. She was also a member of the Holy Innocents Guild and the Board of Associates, the Gengras Center, and St. Joseph College. She was a director of the St. Francis Hospital Women’ s Auxiliary, and she was a Consultant in Occupational Medicine at St. Francis Hospital. Through each of these endeavors, her focus was always to assist others and to make her communities stronger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Cullen, and her brothers, James and John Murphy. She is survived by her sons, Michael Cullen and Joseph (Lauri Nebel) Cullen, her grandchildren, Conor Cullen, Daniel Cullen, Marguerite (Joel) Weinert, and Mark Cullen, and her great-grandson, Theodore Cullen Weinert.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 411 Allegheny St, White Haven,

at 10 a.m. on March 18, followed immediately by a Catholic Rite of Committal at St. Patrick Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the Mass.

Her family extends their gratitude to her West Hartford, CT caregivers at The McAuley Assisted Living Community, New England Nightingales and St. Francis Hospital for their thoughtful care and extraordinary kindness.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Gengras Center, a special education center that furthers Terry’s mission of education and support for those in need (https:// www.gengrascenter.org) 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117.

Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home &

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Veterans Corner

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

Chinese Balloon

Most Americans have heard enough about the darn balloon; our nation has not heard enough. The government tracked this from China and knew it entered our airspace in Alaska, yet they told us nothing. They knew when it entered the continental USA air space and told us nothing. Only when discovered by photographers

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together to pressure the House leadership towards reform. Their goal is to reduce the costs associated with Congress, and streamline the processes (more action, and less expense). Not surprisingly, the leadership is resisting.

The Lady Wreckers, led by first year coach Paul Hadzick, are going to the District 11 playoffs with a win over Hamburg. Coach Barry Knepper’s boys need two more wins to make the playoffs, beating Cardinal Brennan this past week.

Carl Schigner reported

did it become public. They told us they rendered it incapable of sending data back to China, but that’s a lie. Using microburst technology, it plays dead; the balloon could send data until the moment it was shot down. Microburst sits dormant and collects data; when it has a large amount, it miniaturizes and transmits it in a microsecond burst before the electronic

that Marian’s boys’ team added two more wins, over MMI and Panther Valley.

The Suitch WHASA basketball team earned a tight win over the Ugly Mug team 20-18, led by Justin Radjavitch’s 8 points and with lots of bench support. It was their first win of the second half.

In the Weatherly Youth Basketball senior league, the J&E IGA team edged the Legion’s in overtime 25-22, led by Erin Brady.

Todd Titus and siblings Kelly, Kristin and Dianna Barna all won honors in their respective divisions at the Greater Hazleton Shoot-Out for Easter Seals on Jan. 30.

jamming can defeat it. Look at the path it followed. Our nuclear silos in Montana, our B-52 and stealth bomber bases in Missouri, and South Carolina, in range of the Kings Bay nuclear submarine base in Georgia. In the strategic defense of the United States, this is called the Nuclear Triad, three of the most critical military bases in the United

Sports writer Phil Engman Rambled On about college basketball, the NHL all-star game (Wales conference ahead 6-0 after one period…), and the equally dull Pro Bowl game.

Six-term congressman Tom Ridge, of Pittsburgh, announced he will be candidate for governor.

Angelo’s Italian House on Alter Street in Hazleton is advertising a “Lady and The Tramp Valentine’s Supper.” They published their menu in this issue.

Edgewood in the Pines advertised a Best of the 50s show and dance this Saturday featuring Shirley Alston Reeves and the Shirelles, with comedian Party Artie for just $25 each for dinner and the show.

From The Journal

February 11, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

Howard Poltrok, one of our young enterprising farmers of Dennison Township, motored into upper New York State last

States, and we just allowed our enemy to linger a spy balloon over each one for a couple of days.

One must ask why our State Department will enable China to buy farmland next our US military bases. And buy up land on both sides of the Panama Canal, the most strategic waterway to our military.

China is reaching into every part of our life; the

week, where he purchased five heifer calves and a bullock of the Holstein breed, all registered stock, and brought (them) back with him. He was accompanied by Wm. Sommers.

The tax ordinance of the Borough of White Haven for the year 1943 levied 15 mills for general purposes and two mills for debt. Financials for 1942 show (total) receipts of $17,501.54 (balanced with disbursements). Assets totaled $638,673 and liabilities $2,000.

Because Friday, Feb. 12th is Lincoln’s Birthday, Catholics are granted a dispensation from abstinence (to eat meat) on that day.

Local Dog Goes To War

Wednesday morning, there was shipped from here via Lehigh Valley (Railroad) to the U.S. Army dog kennels near Philadelphia, one Irish male Setter, donated by William W. Hughes of Port Jenkins, as a contribution to the all-out war effort.

phones you carry send information back to China with apps attractive to young people who don’t know any better. The balloon shows them the USA has no stomach to oppose them, that they can get away with spying, buying up our land, and worse, buying out politicians elected to serve us.

While they downplay the balloon as no big thing, our European allies are calling it the decline of a super power, and sadly I think they are right.

Too many of our political leaders are compromised by Chinese money. China is buying up our nation, mapping all our defensive assets. They now control our trade and 60% of our needed medical goods. Remember during the pandemic and they withheld medical supplies from us?

I will leave you with this quote from when John F. Kennedy stood against corruption in government, socialism, and communism taking over.

“We will take America without firing a shot ... we will bury you!

“We can’t expect the American people to jump from capitalism to communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving them small doses of socialism until they awaken one day to find that they have communism.

“We do not have to invade the United States; we will destroy you from within.”

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev

WASB has busy February session

by Seth Isenberg

The Weatherly Area School Board, at their February 1 meeting, discussed a variety of business.

Due to a snow day on January 23, the board approved a regular school day on April 6, which uses up the planned-for school make-up days built into this year’s calendar. Member

Chrissie Houser asked as to why only three days are built in. Superintendent Daniel Malloy pointed out that in previous years, there were only two days built into the calendar.

Dr. Brian Pipech reported that the Title 1 movie night was very well attended. The

district will be sending staff to the Pre-K conference to be held next month at the Kalahari Resort. He also noted that he his busy seeking grants.

Facilities manager William Moyer provided a list of what his maintenance priorities are, including chasing the parts to get the second boiler back into operation, working to create the new trainer space (carpet, installing a phone line, installing a wall) which means moving the maintenance shop, and overseeing an update to the fire alarm system at the high school. He shared that he is working to get a Penn State weather station placed on school grounds.

In personnel, the district is interviewing candidates to fill the opening for a paraprofessional, with the goal of making a recommendation at the February 8 meeting. The board will vote that day to

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after the former Weatherly Ambulance ceased service in February of 2020. Weatherly borough officials have started to contact other ambulance services so that the borough will continue to have ambulance coverage.

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permit that this property is not to be used as an Airbnb. A violation was issued regarding 61 West Nescopeck Creek Lane which was being advertised online as a short-term rental. The property cannot be used as an Airbnb. This violation can be appealed. The only properties that can be used as Short-Term Rentals are within zones MU and R2.

A Zoning Hearing Board meeting was scheduled for the following week regarding 16 Norman Lane where the property owner wants to remove a trailer and build a new home.

Two residents from Glen Oaks were in the audience. They had previously

presented complaints regarding a short-term rental near them which has been having large parties regularly for several months. An enforcement action is making progress in this matter.

For the Roads report, tours of the roads last month revealed no problems. The salt shed is still half full. John Yackiel was able to do some maintenance of power tools last month.

The Dennison Township Fire Company responded to 10 calls last month, and reports 28½ hours of service plus 24 hours of maintenance.

Visit

Seth’s Sightings

It was a quiet week hereabouts, in part due to the short spell of frigid weather that blew through Thursday night to Saturday morning. I think that most of us just hunkered down Friday night and watched the wind blow and the temperature drop.

I occupied myself with my pellet stove, playing with the knobs to get the best heat and flame. That meant a bit of heavy bag lifting. With my condition, it’s nice to know I can still do it.

By Saturday, temperatures skyrocketed to the mid 20s, warm enough to be

Free UMC breakfast

Community Breakfast

Centenary United Methodist Church, 30 Carbon Street in Weatherly, will host a free breakfast for its community on Saturday, February 11, from 9-11 a.m. Come out as we break bread together, join in fellowship, and hear a brief word about the love of God in Jesus.

out and about. We used the gorgeous day to drive with our dogs to the Allentown Farmer’s Market to buy some items Polish foods, Lebanese foods, fresh bakery goods, produce, and some other treats. After shopping, we gave the dogs a chance to walk, then we went off to enjoy a dinner in Bethlehem, taking advantage of Bethlehem Restaurant Week for a three-course meal at a great price. The next Bethlehem Restaurant Week will be this summer.

In sports, there was no football, and limited hockey. Our local Penguins lost two games ahead of the All-Star Game break, so it was a good time for them to get some rest. We listened to NASCAR’s Clash at the Coliseum on MRN.

Without sports, we chose to watch some TV, starting with the second season of Only Murders in the Building, and some Blue Bloods.

This weekend, we have the Super Bowl. Go Eagles Fly Eagles.

Next week is the beginning of a medical adventure, plus

by Seth Isenberg

a LOT of Journals work.

Sightings included some sightseeing on back roads in the Lehigh Valley. We are also sighting a moderate

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hire Steph Yurchak as this year’s varsity baseball coach. He will earn a stipend of $3,175.

The board is to approve the resignation of Jennifer Colecio, Special Education/ Student Support Secretary, whose last day was January 31.

Nicole Hinkle, Head Volleyball Coach, resigned on January 27, and Asst. Volleyball Coach Teresa Hartz resigned February 1.

Teacher Jessica Radjavitch will get a pay increase from BS (step 6) @ $49,064 to MS (step 6) @ $51,976.00 effective February 9. The board and administration have reviewed the Weatherly Area School District Health & Safety Plan. The board will approve updates to policies: #200 Enrollment of Students; #200-AR-3 Student Classifications for Enrollment; #202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students; #204 Attendance; #204-AR-0 Compulsory Attendance/Unexcused Absences; #217 Graduation; #221 Dress and Grooming; #233 Suspension and Expulsion; #251 Homeless Students; #251-AR-0 Homeless Students;

#251-AR-2 Procedural Safeguards Notice of Denial of Enrollment; and #810 Transportation

The Weatherly Little

amount of decorating for Valentine’s Day, which is nice.

The odd weather seems to have woken the skunks hereabouts. I now carefully check when I get home at night, as we have a few big

League is asking to use of middle school athletic fields for baseball, softball, and Little League, as well as to use the softball concession stand from March through November, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Title I Family Engagement asks to use of elementary school and parking lot on Friday, May 19 from 5:00 –9:00 p.m. for a Title I Family Involvement Food Truck & Movie Event.

WASD Art Department asks to use of middle school facilities on Thursday, and Friday, May 11 & 12 for the Spring Art Show, to correspond with Spring Band & Chorus Concerts).

Business manager Robert Kachurak reports that 45 properties in Kidder Township, mainly in Golden Oaks, were bought from the Carbon County repository, and will return to the tax rolls.

ones waddling about our neighborhood.

So here’s to a healthy and happy weekend good football good celebrations with those you love and good weather all through February.

The board continues to have questions regarding the Carbon County Vo-Tech budget.

An extension of the contract with Interlogic has been proposed from late March through the end of June, which provides service and monitoring for the schools’ camera systems. In committee reports, there are still three girls needed in order to field a 7th and 8th grade softball team. The Property Committee reports that, weather permitting, field dirt will be applied to the softball and baseball fields. Two more truckloads will be needed in addition to what is on hand now.

The Weatherly Area School Board meets on February 8, and then on March 1 and 8, beginning at 7 p.m.

New groups at Faith Church

A new Young Adults group will be starting this month at Faith Church in Weatherly. Any young adult ages 18-30 is welcome Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m. The group will continue to meet the last Monday of the month.

Moms’ group is every first Monday from 12:30-1:30; small children are welcome.

On Tuesdays at 10 a.m., there is a study on Prayer.

Thursdays, Women’s Refit, an exercise group meets

Thursday at 10 a.m. and Celebrate Recovery is at 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30) for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups.

Men meet for Breakfast every 3rd Saturday.

The Women’s retreat will be April 28-30; a deposit is due by Feb. 12.

Lots of new small groups are popping up all the time, check in and see where you can get connected. For more information contact Lori at 570-578-8005..

WAMS names December Students of

the Month

Weatherly Area Middle School Principal Anthony DeSpirito has announced the names of the students who were selected as Weatherly Area Middle School Students of the Month for December. The award is based on academic achievement, attendance, extra-curricular involvement, and service to school and community.

Jillian Esposito, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Esposito, Weatherly, was chosen as the 6th grade Student of the Month.

Jillian plays softball for the Weatherly Youth Softball League and plays basketball for the Weatherly Youth Biddy Basketball League.

Madisyn von Frisch is January WAHS Senior of the Month

Madisyn von Frisch, daughter of Matt and Deana von Frisch, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for January at Weatherly Area High School. Madisyn serves as secretary of FBLA, secretary of the Weatherly chapter of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Class of 2023, and secretary of Interact. She is the captain of the varsity softball team,

Weatherly ALA happenings

Maddie Heister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chip Heister, Weatherly, was chosen as the 7th grade Student of the Month.

Maddie is a member of the Weatherly Middle School Band as well as the E-cyber mission team. She participates in the Reading Olympics and also assists with childcare for her niece.

Mary Portell, daughter of Mr. Leonard Portell and Ms. Christy Minor, Weatherly, was chosen as the 8th Grade Student of the Month. Mary is a member of the Weatherly Middle School Science Club and participates in the Weatherly Middle School STEM competition.

and a member of the golf team, SGA, Teens Against Tobacco Use, The Kindness Club, Science Olympiad, and the Envirothon team. In the community, Madisyn is involved with Pocono Pride Travel Fastpitch Softball. She volunteers her time running a pitching lesson business for young girls in Weatherly, as well as helping with programs at the Weatherly Area Community Library. Madisyn is also an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lehighton. Sponsor for the month of January is Broad Mountain Stone, LLC.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their monthly meeting Monday, February 13, starting at 6 p.m. at the post home. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.

The American Legion Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their monthly unbaked pizza sale Friday, February 17. The deadline to order is Friday, February10.

A regular pizza is $11, plus $2 per extra topping. The toppings include extra cheese, 3 cheese, mushroom, sausage and pepperoni. Contact Georgia Farrow at 570-427-4527 to order your pizza. Pick up will be from 4-6 p.m. at the post home.

From left are Jillian Esposito, Maddie Heister, and Mary Portell, with vice-principal Chris Kimmel.

Library Corner

WHACL

When looking for something different to do this winter, just look to your local library. White Haven Area Community Library volunteers have been busy putting together a variety of fun activities for you to enjoy.

This Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. former White Haven resident Christopher Vernon returns to his home town for a book signing at The White Haven Area Community Library. Vernon is the author of Dancing in a Hurricane and Love Letter

to my Younger Self. He was voted Best Literary Writer by The Times Leader Media Group in 2021. He will be joined by local children’s author Kelly Billig of Beaver Meadows, whose first book entitled Our Busy Day is a celebration of kindness. Books will be available to purchase the day of the event.

For those looking to learn a new skill this winter, why

not try sewing? Two-hour workshops will be held at the library on Saturday, Feb. 18 (9 – 11 a.m., 11:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 4 p.m.) and Tuesday, Feb. 21 (4-6 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.). The cost is $65. To register call Erin at

484-571-4089. There will also be a Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Workshop on March 4 from 12 – 3 p.m. taught by instructor Paul Corinchock. There is a $40 fee which includes all supplies. All fees will be donated to the United Ukrainian Relief Committee (UUARC.org ) . Check The Library Corner each week to see what other exciting things are happening at your local library.

As a reminder, the WHACL board will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the John Murphy Room. The public is welcome to attend.

White

Haven Lions Club accepting applications for

The White Haven Lions Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Program. The Club is offering at least two $2,000.00 scholarships this year. Students, regardless of age, are eligible if their primary residence is in the 18661 zipcode or the 443

telephone exchange.

Recipients must, at the time of award, be 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

scholarships

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. To obtain an application form, please text or call Elizabeth Jones at (570) 239-6010, visit our Facebook page or website, or contact any other member of the White Haven Lions Club.

WPTU planning speaker on acid mine remediation on Buck Mtn. Creek

Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 p. m. at the White Haven Library and Community Center, 121 Towanda St. in White Haven.

Guest speaker will be Matt McConnell of the Lehigh Valley Sierra Club who will have a program on acid mine remediation efforts on Buck Mtn. Creek, near Weatherly. Buck Mtn. Creek is a major source of AMD pollution to the Lehigh River near Rockport and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Matt is a

professional engineer with many years of experience with modern remediation techniques concerning AMD and other toxins that affect various waterways in Pennsylvania.

Matt will also comment on other tributaries in the area that are not polluted and the value clean water tributaries have on the outstanding trout fishery that is the Lehigh River.

The meeting is open free to the public. There is no registration. Light refreshments will be available.

In case of inclement weather and possible

cancellation contact Janet at 570-510-1189 or Mike at 570-454-4862 or the library at 570-443-8776.

WPTU is making plans for an upcoming White Haven Trout Festival sponsored by WPTU in June highlighting the outstanding fishery that is the Lehigh River and its connection to all the western Pocono communities. If your conservation organization or outdoor/trout related business is interested in participating please contact Mike at 570-454-4862 for information.

Donna Thomas of Weatherly ALA, left, Volunteer Service Specialist Louis Smyth,center, and Georgia Farrow, ALA deliver 100 holiday cards and some handmade lap robes and shawls for the veterans at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre. The cards each contained 2 coupon booklets which the veterans can use to purchase items at the canteen.

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The end is near

by Brandon King

Super Bowl LVII is just days away. The hometown Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head on Sunday night for their right to hoist

the Lombardi Trophy. Both teams made different moves this offseason that completely flipped the direction of each franchise.

The Eagles came into this season with something to prove after a 9-8 season.

Crestwood Wrestling Comets eliminated from District 2 3A Duals

State-ranked Delaware Valley stormed past Crestwood 44-24 in the quarterfinal round of the District 2 Class 3A Team Wrestling Championships last week in Plymouth.

Magnus Bibla recorded Crestwood’s only pin, decking Christopher Dellabella in 45 seconds at 215 pounds.

Other Comet winners included Sam Jeckell, who posted an 11-3 major decision at 127; Thomas Stavitzski, who claimed a 15-12 decision at 139; Devin Shaw with a 16-1 technical fall at 152; and Lincoln Bibla, who won by forfeit at 189.

Crestwood went on to

drop its consolation match to West Scranton (35-29), which had dropped its first contest to host Wyoming Valley West 33-29.

Delaware Valley, the number 3 seed, then went on to take out the second-seeded Spartans 34-24 in the quarterfinals, earning a berth in the team championship final against top-seeded Abington Heights. In the finals, the Warriors posted a 37-25 victory over Abington Heights, capturing their fourth district team title in the past six seasons, and securing a berth in the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships this week.

They identified the major weak points that GM Howie Roseman would need to address, the biggest being a true #1 wide receiver for young quarterback Jalen Hurts. Roseman found him by trading one of the Eagles first round picks for deep threat and reliable pass catcher A.J. Brown. Brown posted over 1,400 yards and double-digit touchdowns.

On the other hand, the Chiefs gave up their #1 guy Tyreek Hill, Patrick Mahomes’ favorite receiver because Hill wanted a contract extension which KC was not willing to give. This will be the first time Mahomes is without Hill in the Super Bowl so the Eagles will need to capitalize on this as well as prioritizing their #1 guy.

The keys to this game will be the Eagles running the ball and playing keep away from Mahomes. This should not be a problem for Philly as in the NFC championship all four of their touchdowns were from the running attack. Hurts is a versatile threat with his arm and his ability to get outside of the pocket and I think that plays a crucial role in a game where the defense will be playing against the most

dynamic and arguably best at the quarterback position, Mahomes.

Hurts had 22 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing. In the Super Bowl he will have to have at least one of each if he wants to keep pace with Mahomes.

As for Kansas City they will need to try to do what many teams have failed at this year - beating the Eagles. The way they do this is turning the game into a shootout.

In this game Mahomes will have to show his ankle is fully healed and excel at getting out of the pocket. If the Chiefs want success look for Mahomes to be scrambling outside

the numbers and looking downfield for specifically Juju Smith-Shuster or Travis Kelce. Kelce will be playing with a little extra chip on his shoulder as he will face his brother on Sunday. It will come down to the wire but at the end when the dust settles, I think Hurts will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the Eagles after an MVP caliber performance, a game in which the Eagles defense creates multiple turnovers and gets in Mahomes’ face. The score will look something like 27-21. What are your predictions? Will there be an unsung hero that nobody expects that changes the game?

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Crestwood Girls’ Basketball Roundup

Crestwood girls sweep past Berwick, Williamsport

Crestwood limited visiting Berwick to just seven baskets, and went on to a 39-25 Wyoming Valley Conference Division I girls’ basketball victory last week. Kendall Petrosky led Crestwood’s balanced offense with nine points, one more than Jordan

Andrews, as the Lady Comets improved to 7-11 overall and 5-7 in conference play.

Berwick’s Rachel Whitenight led all scorers with 13 points.

Crestwood Boys’ Basketball Roundup

Crestwood 53, Williamsport 49Freshman Keira Dougherty

poured a game-high 25 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as the Lady Comets streaked past Williamsport in a nonleague contest last week. Crestwood trailed 37-32 entering the final period, but outscored the visitors 21-12

Drew Sechleer’s FTs lift

Comets past Hazleton Area

Drew Sechleer’s two free throws with no time showing on the clock gave Crestwood a thrilling 43-42 victory over WVC Division 1 rival Hazleton Area last week in the latest chapter of the boys’ basketball rivalry. He finished with a gamehigh 24 points, none bigger than the two free throws he hit after being fouled on a desperation three-point attempt with time winding down.

Sechleer’s heroics dashed a big comeback by visiting Hazleton Area, which rallied from a 37-27 deficit early in the fourth quarter. The Cougars’ 11-0 run, capped by Luke Gennaro’s 3-pointer, put them in front for the first time all game at 38-37, but it was short-lived.

Chaz Wright’s driving basket and Mason Czapla’s score in the lane made it 41-38, Comets, with 3:14 to play. The Cougars responded with two Chris Catrone free throws and a Gennaro layup

that had them back in front 42-41 with 2:29 left.

After a Cougar missed free throw and a held ball,

Crestwood had possession with 10 seconds remaining, and Sechleer was fouled on what became a desperation three-pointer at the buzzer.

Sechleer delivered the game-winning points, giving him a game-leading 24 points on the night.

Gennaro paced the Cougars with 18 points and Sammy Guzman added a dozen.

beat Berwick in a WVC Division 1 game last week at Berwick.

Burbank led all scorers with 17 points, Wright had 15 and Drew Sechleer contributed 11 for the Comets (11-9, 6-6 WVC).

Sean Murphy paced Berwick with 14 points. Billy Hanson and Jace DeGroat each netted 11.

CRESTWOOD (58) - R. Sechleer 0 0-0 0, A. Porro 0 0-0 0, D. Johnson 1 0-0 3, D. Sechleer 4 1-2 11, C. Wright 5 5-10 15, B. Burbank 7 2-2 17, M. Sklarosky 2 4-4 8, J. Hilpp 0 0-0 0, M.

Czapla 1 0-0 2, R. Tejeda 0 0-0 0, G. Jennings 1 0-0 2, J. Feisel 0 0-0 0. Totals 21 12-18 58.

BERWICK (41) - S. Murphy 7 6-7 21, B. Hanson 5 0-0 11, M. Lonczynski 2 0-0 5, J. Howie 1

1-4 3, J. Degroat 0 2-2 2, N. Marquez 0 0-2 0, K. Hickman 0 0-0 0, F. Ramiro 0 0-0 0, Totals 15 9-15 42.

Crestwood.....15 13 15 15 - 58

Berwick.........11 12 9 9 - 41

3-pointers: D. Sechleer 2, Johnson, Burbank, DeGroat 3, Murphy 2, Hanson, Lonczynski.

the rest of the way.

Cadence Hiller and Jordan Andrews added 11 and eight points, respectively, for the winners.

For Williamsport (5-11), Alexandra Chilson led the way with 17 points. Payton Baney added 11 and Nadrah Tutler had 10.

Crestwood..........14 10 11 8 – 43

Crestwood 58, Berwick 41 - Brandon

Burbank and Chaz Wright combined for all 15 of the Comets’ points in the third quarter to help the Comets

HAZLETON AREA (42) - Santiago 1 0-0 2, Coste 0 0-0 0, Gennaro 7 0-1 18, Guzman 5 2-4 12, Moran 0 0-0 0, Catrone 1 2-2 4, Marshall 3

6. Totals 17 4-7 42. CRESTWOOD (43) - Czapla 2 0-0 4, Johnson

0-0 6, Sklarosky 1 3-6 5, Wright 1 0-3 2, Hilpp

0 0-0 0, D. Sechleer 7 7-8 24, Agapito 0 0-0 0, Burbank 1 0-0 2. Totals 14 10-17 43.

Hazleton Area..... 4 10 13 15 – 42

3-pointers: Gennaro 4, D. Sechleer 3, Johnson 2.

Weatherly Area Girls Basketball

Fillies cruise by Weatherly for 16th straight win

The red-hot Marian Fillies used a 23-4 second-quarter dash to take complete control and rolled to a 68-16 victory over visiting Weatherly Area in girls’ basketball action last week. Fatikha Tikhtova had 15 of her 19 points to help open a 39-11 halftime lead. Frankie Martinelli scored a gamehigh 21 points, 15 coming in Marian’s 25-0 run in the third quarter.

Weatherly Area Boys’ Basketball

Wreckers fall to Colts, Miners

Carly Minchhoff added eight points for the Fillies, and Ashley Pleban also scored eight against her hometown team as Marian (19-1) won its 16th straight game, and improved to 12-0 in Schuylkill League Division III.

Kelly Reiner scored nine points for the Lady Wreckers (4-15, 1-11).

WEATHERLY AREA (16) - Kane 1 0-0 2, Binder 0 0-0 0, Gaydosick 0 0-0 0, Houser 1 1-2

3, McGill 0 0-0 0, Davidovich 1 0-0 2, Reiner 3

2-4 9, Weston 0 0-0 0, Paisley 0 0-0 0.

Totals 6 3-6 16.

MARIAN (68) - Pleban 3 1-2 8, Digris 2 0-1

6, Martinelli 8

Julius Currie scored 23 points, including six of Marian’s 10 3-pointers as the Colts downed Weatherly Area 81-46 last week, clinching the Schuylkill League Division III championship in the process.

Frank Valente added 17 points for Colts, who improved to 11-1 in league

play and 14-7 overall.

For the Wreckers (1-18, 0-12), Jordan Mitchell scored 15 points.

Marian pulled out a 32-29 win in the junior varsity game.

MARIAN (81) - Ramirez 2 4-5 8, Vizcaino 0

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Jr. High Basketball Roundup

Freshman Boys’ Basketball

HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock

THURS. 9:30 PM

Replays: FRI. 8:30 AM & 9:30 PM

3-pointers:

Pleban, Digris 2, Martinelli 2, Perez.

Championships this week.

Hazleton Area 59, Crestwood 29 - Dom Nika hit for 21 points to propel the Hazleton Area freshman boys’ basketball team past host Crestwood last week. Dylan Stish and Kendrick Ortiz added eight and seven points, respectively, for the Cougars. Connor Wagaman scored five points for Crestwood.

Eighth Grade Girls’ Basketball

Panther Valley 29, Weatherly Area 20Danika Blazosky scored a game-high 14 points to lead the Lady Panthers past Weatherly Area. Isabella D’Ancona contributed seven in the win.

Mya Binder topped the Lady Wreckers with eight and Courtney Snyder netted six.

Eighth Grade Boys’ Basketball

Weatherly Area 36, Panther Valley 27Mitchell Knock rimmed nine points and Kyle Reiner

followed with eight, helping the Wreckers dispatch PV. Kaden Koerbler and Tyler Hall showed the way for the Panthers with 11 and seven, respectively.

Seventh Grade Boys’ Basketball

Panther Valley 56, Weatherly Area 31Chase McArdle led a trio of Panthers in double digits with 20 points, followed by Tyler Hall with 17 and Cy Maynard with 10.

79, Weatherly Area 32Dante Carr scored a teamhigh 18 points as Minersville eased past visiting Weatherly Area in a Division II-III crossover game. Bradley Kostishak and Shazier Bethea both added 13 points, Haidyn Urquiza totaled 11 and Lorenzo Yourey finished with 10 points for the Battlin’ Miners (13-7, 6-5).

Ian McLaurin poured in a game-high 22 points for the Wreckers.

Minersville claimed the junior varsity opener, 55-44.

Crestwood Wrestling Comets eliminated from District 2 3A Duals

State-ranked Delaware Valley stormed past Crestwood 44-24 in the quarterfinal round of the District 2 Class 3A Team Wrestling Championships last week in Plymouth. Magnus Bibla recorded Crestwood’s only pin,

decking Christopher Dellabella in 45 seconds at 215 pounds.

Other Comet winners included Sam Jeckell, who posted an 11-3 major decision at 127; Thomas Stavitzski, who claimed a 15-12 decision at 139; Devin

Shaw with a 16-1 technical fall at 152; and Lincoln Bibla, who won by forfeit at 189.

Crestwood went on to drop its consolation match to West Scranton (35-29), which had dropped its first contest to host Wyoming

My Super Bowl LVII analysis and prediction

by Joe Platania

Since Philadelphia’s last Super Bowl appearance five years ago, only eight Eagles (seven on the active roster) remain from that franchise’s Super Bowl 52 win over New England in Minneapolis. But numerous Chiefs are still on hand from the team’s recent appearances in Super Bowls 54 and 55.

Puzzle Answers

This year, it all worked out like it was supposed to–the two best teams are meeting with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the line. Philadelphia comes in as the healthier team. But the benefit of having a two-week break before the game is that both sides can get healthy, so I anticipate the Chiefs’ receiving corps and Quarterback Patrick

Mahomes will be at, or near, full strength.

The key to this game is how well both teams run the ball against a pair of stout front sevens. While potent, the Eagles would appear to have the edge there, but Kansas City’s pass rush still hasn’t garnered as much notice as Philadelphia’s.

The Chiefs are also slightly younger, populated by

Valley West 33-29. Delaware Valley, the number 3 seed, then went on to take out the second-seeded Spartans 34-24 in the quarterfinals, earning a berth in the team championship final against top-seeded Abington

Heights. In the finals, the Warriors posted a 37-25 victory over Abington Heights, capturing their fourth district team title in the past six seasons, and securing a berth in the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships this week.

drafted players who have stepped up in big moments, especially from behind. That, plus the Chiefs’ consistency over the past few years –they are the best team this decade – gives Kansas City a slight edge in what could be a classic Super Bowl.

With that, my call is … Kansas City 26, Philadelphia 23

A veteran Baltimore Ravens beat writer, Joe Platania is in his 44th year in Baltimore sports media, covering parts of six decades. He covers the NFL for The Sports Column.