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A LOOK AT THE LEHIGH on a snowy February afternoon. This scene was a frequent favorite in old Journals. It really hasn’t changed that much over the years. JH: Ruth Isenberg

Chris Bender appointed as third Dennison supervisor by Suzanne Winters A resolution was passed at the February 7 Dennison Township Supervisor’s meeting appointing Chris Bender to the board of supervisors. He replaces James Burke who was elected, but did not take the seat due to legal complications. Bender must be sworn in before he can participate in any decision making for the

Township. Jeff Kyle gave a review of the township insurance policy, and discussed with the Supervisors what changes they may want to consider making to the policy to ensure all equipment is properly covered. The 2024-2025 salt contract was discussed, with a decision to make the next salt contract for 2 loads of salt. The township received

information from Luzerne County regarding upcoming recycling education and programs for 2024, which the supervisors will review. Dumpster Day will be June 1, the first Saturday of the month. The supervisors would like to also have a paper shredding day this year, but no date was set for that yet. A boiler inspection was completed. Roadmaster Jim

Yackiel reported completing all suggested changes and maintenance to the boiler, and the inspection certificate was issued. The supervisors discussed the Rural Development Sewer Loan,

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Editorial

A hint of things to come by Ruth Isenberg

Tuesday’s storm was a reminder that winter still exists in northeast Pennsylvania. Totalling around a foot of snow, it looked beautiful but caused some real hassles for drivers. One of the worst spots was in East Side, where a truck got stuck travelling east on Route 940 just past the curve away from the Lehigh River. The truck was there because Interstate 80 was closed due to an accident. Trucks, especially ones that are empty, have problems with the slippery grade. The result of the detour was that it was difficult for traffic to reach Blakeslee and points east until one of the roads was cleared. The only route open was River Road to Route 534, then out to Route 940. It would be good if PennDOT pays attention to this situation, because it’s liable to recur once the Interstate 80 bridge project gets going. The construction will span four years, and that includes at least three winter seasons. And during that period, the River Road option will be unavailable, because construction equipment will be staged there and the road will be closed to through traffic. Emergency responders in particular need to have plans in place, and backups from multiple directions to keep everyone safe. It’s a matter of when they will be needed, rather than if they will be needed.

Much Ado About Something by Ruth Isenberg

It’s good that the juvenile reported missing last week in White Haven was located and returned home safely. There’s been a fair amount of online chatter about the way the incident was handled by the police department. An investigation is underway. Borough council met to discuss the situation in executive session. No official action can be taken except at a public meeting; there will be one in two weeks. It might be better for everyone to wait until the investigation is complete before passing judgement on the way things have been handled so far.

Archives From The Journal-Herald Issue of February 10, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder A giant frost heave on Plane Street in Weatherly is finally to be repaired. It was slated for a fix earlier but the heavy and frequent snows put the work on hold. The area will be dug out, filled with stone, and covered with cold patch in one day – two max. Permanent repairs will be made in the spring. East Side Borough continues to be resistant to joining with White Haven and Dennison Twp. in an expanded sewage treatment plant. Pastor William Hosking of the Weatherly and White Haven Methodist Churches appeared at the Weatherly Area School Board meeting on February 2 to suggest forming a community coalition for the restoration of the Schwab School building. The White Haven Senior Citizens installed their first male president, Ralph Tiglio, at their meeting on February 3. Packer Township Supervisor Larry Suravicz resigned for personal reasons at the January 31 meeting. Efforts were made by supervisors Daniel Dargay and Grover Gerhard to dissuade Larry, but both accepted the resignation. At the February regular meeting, citizens complained about developer Mark Gerhard’s plans for Gerhard Station East. Grover Gerhard reported that winter road maintenance has been hard on the township’s equipment, but the Oshkosh truck is running again and the Chevy has a new clutch but needs hydraulics repairs. State Senator James Rhoades opened a district office in Weatherly at 107 Carbon Street, sharing space with attorney Cynthia Ray. 97.9 FM, The Mountain, will start broadcasting on Friday.

Nine of the nineteen Carbon County communities reported in a survey to the County that they have used their entire winter season’s snow removal budget in the first six weeks of the season. The other municipalities are all close to exhausting their funds. The County is looking to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency funds… Lehman’s upset the Ugly Mug Youth Basketball team 20-19 and then defeated Suitch Insurance 34-22 to move into second place in the White Haven Area Sports Association standings. The Weatherly Junior League finished its season with The Storks on top, having won their last two games to build a 13-1 record. Hinkle Roofing was second at 10-4. Phil Engman Rambled On about women’s basketball at Penn State, where the team is ranked #1, and needed to score the final 6 points to defeat #8 Iowa 63-61. Castor’s Floral is at the top of the White Haven Merchants bowling league with a 9-3 record, one ahead of both Hazle Beer and Bobby D’s who own 8-4 records. Nando’s on Route 940 served up a fine Italian meal, Momma Nando’s baked manicotti for Ruth, and chicken scallopine for Seth. Service was leisurely. Portions were generous. The finale was warm apple pie for Seth, and a cappucino for Ruth. The meals with desserts and soft drinks cost about $35 with tip. From The Journal Issue of February 10, 1944 Publisher W. C. Taylor Two lower Main Street old-time buildings are to be razed – the old Nate Smith store building, and the former Moyer movie hall. The movie hall property will become parking for the Timinsky Restaurant.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WEATHERLY BOROUGH Bids will be received for ConNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the Multi-Use tract No 8 – Multi-Use trail Phase 1 Base Trail Phase 1 Tree Clearing ProjTrail Construction, Trail Station ect and Base Trail Construction, will be received by the Borough 42+00 to 43+97 of Weatherly, until 9:00 A.M. on Bids will only be received in Tuesday, February 20th. Bids will person and all documents and be opened and read aloud Monsolicitation details are available day, February 20th at 9:00 A.M. The bid award will immediately at no cost at the Borough of follow bid opening. Weatherly, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 during office hours Monday – Friday 8:00 Bids will be received for ConA.M. – 4:00 P.M. Bidders can bid tract No. 7 – on one or both Contracts. Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 Tree The Borough hereby reserves Clearing, Trail Station 42+00 to the right, which is understood 43+97 and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse any or all bids submitted; And 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 Atty. Cindy Yurchak wage rates are also not required Carbon County Law Office since 1991 for grants. To schedule a time to visit •Family Law the Project Area, contact Harold •Real Estate Pudliner at (570) 427-8640. No •Civil Law visits will be scheduled within two (2) days of the date to re•Criminal Defense ceive the bids. Each Contract is Carbon, Luzerne & to be substantially completed in Schuylkill Counties 3 weeks and final completion in 4 weeks. Harold Pudliner 121 Carbon St., Weatherly Borough Manager

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Continued from page 1 which is low enough to consider borrowing the money to pay it off, but it was decided to just continue making the payments on the current loan. New Zoning Officer Tim Dowe reported one zoning permit was issued for a shed. He said he has a call in to Attorney Francis Hoegan regarding the outstanding judgements against 57 Walnut Street, and is awaiting a response. Yackiel’s road report included some plowing, fixing two downed street signs and storm

drain cleaning. He advised the supervisors that a culvert on Middleburg Road is washed out again, but he cannot get in there with the equipment to clean it out. This is a state road. The fire company has placed cones there in the meantime. Township secretary Kathleen Stortz read the fire report, which included 8 calls and 18.30 hours of service. The secretary also advised the supervisors the township received a letter from Luzerne County Bureau of Elections asking for a letter granting them authority to use the township building for a polling place in 2024.

Coming Events SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17—Basket Auction to benefit Amanda & Nathaniel Neidlinger, 1-5 p.m., Lehigh & Lausanne Fire Company, Lehigh Gorge Drive (take-out Spaghetti Dinner, 2-5 p.m.), 570-9561530 to donate SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18—Arts & Crafts Fair, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blakeslee Community Center SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25—Soup & Chili Contest, sponsored by White Haven Firemen’s Social Club to benefit White Haven Community Lunch Program, 1-3 p.m., WHFC Social Club SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25—Designer Purse Bingo, sponsored by Mountain Top Rotary to benefit Crestwood School District students, Noon, Crestwood High School cafeteria, 570-262-0548 THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 2—The Sound of Music, Zion Opera Workshop, 7:30 p.m., Zion UCC, Lehighton (also 2 p.m. March 2), 610-392-1810 SATURDAY, MARCH 9—Pysanky Egg Workshop, 12 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library SUNDAY, MARCH 17—Northeast Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society concert, 3-5 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library, 570-443-8776 THURSDAY, MARCH 21—Come Celebrate Big For the Arts, 5:308:30 p.m., Hazleton Art League, Hazleton SATURDAY, MAY 26—Family Fun Day/Memorial Day Parade & Celebration, 1-4 p.m., Lehigh Park, White Haven

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Continued from page 2 (Editors Clara and Jay Holder note that the Timinsky Restaurant building was now The Journal-Herald, bought 39 years ago (then) when it was Reilly’s Café. The Smith store building was across Main Street, beside the current Fireman’s Club.) White Haven Borough’s 1944 taxes levied a total of 17 mills on property – 15 for general purposes and two for street lighting.

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Dean’s List Roster

Obituaries

Commonwealth University

RICHARD ZIMINSKY Richard Ziminsky, 81, of White Haven, passed away at home, Friday, February 9, 2024. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Fisher Ziminsky. He was a graduate of White Haven High School and graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. He continued serving his community by becoming and retiring as a Pennsylvania State Policeman in the Fern Ridge, Swiftwater and Bloomburg areas. Rich was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, trap shooting and playing golf, but his most favorite thing was watching his grandsons play soccer and baseball. He was a member of Barren Acres Hunting Club, United Methodist Church

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and other civic and religious organizations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, George, Lee and Donald Ziminsky. Left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss are his loving wife, with whom he has been together since high school, Regina Wagner Ziminsky; son, Randy (Kim) Ziminsky of Whitehall; two grandsons, Zachary and Matthew Ziminsky; brother, Fred Ziminsky of Arizona; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 16, at 1 p.m. from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven with Reverend Michael Kloton officiating. Friends are invited to join the family from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Visit the funeral home website for additional information at www.LehmanFuneralHome. com.

Dean’s List — Owen Broskoskie, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus; Dajana Maljkovic, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus; Grace Miller, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus; Scott Zoscin, of Weatherly, Lock Haven campus; Isabella Ramirez, of White Haven, Bloomsburg campus; Dwayne Rockey, of White Haven, Bloomsburg campus President’s List — Ethan Broskoskie, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus; Alexis Colecio, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus

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Kelly Michaels of White Haven, majoring in Medical Studies

East Stroudsburg University Antonio Colecio of Weatherly, Ainslee Green of White Haven, Grace Legg of White Haven

Kutztown University Jackie C Guth of Weatherly

Lebanon Valley College Jessica Moser of Weatherly, a graduate of Weatherly Area High School, is pursuing a bachelor of arts in creative writing and English. Ashley Pleban of Weatherly, a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education.

Slippery Rock University Dennis Kramer of White Haven.

Southern New Hampshire U. President’s List — Nathaniel Carrion of Weatherly

Western Carolina University Chancellor’s List — Emily Toronzi, of White Haven

Carbon Foundation opens scholarship applications The Carbon County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for a number of scholarships available to students graduating from Carbon County school districts this year. Scholarships range from $500 to $8,000. Qualified students are invited to submit their applications online at www.cccfoundpa.org.

Applications are due March 1. The following scholarships are available for 2024: The Eugene “Peck” Armbruster Memorial Scholarship and the Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, honor the memories of

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two longtime Orioles members. The scholarships each award $500 to a Carbon County senior who is seeking to further his or her education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school. The Orioles Scouting Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, awards $500 to a Carbon County senior who is currently active in Boy or Girl Scouts with a strong record of volunteerism and community service. If applicants have questions about any of the funds or would like to discuss their eligibility, they should contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at info@cccfoundpa.org or 610-730-2526.

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Weatherly Area School Board recognizes students, prepares to appoint coaches by Seth Isenberg Recognized at the February meetings of the Weatherly Area School Board are Senior of the Month for January 2024 - Milana Grier; and Students of the Month for January - 6th Grade - Dinah Janiec; 7th Grade - Lillianna Sincavage; and 8th Grade - Mikayla Haraschak. Breakfast with a Loved One has attracted near 250 guests. Members of the senior class Brittany Houser, Juliette Bartel, Melania Grier, Danta Lobello, and Mason Claypool helped with serving, and greeting guests. Coming on February 28 is a blood drive. At the February 7 caucus meeting, Nutrition Director Jeanine Snyder listed some of the events for students this month – Movie Night on the 1st, Hall of Fame Dinner on the 3rd, Breakfasts with a Loved One, a ‘Super Bowl party’ meal on the

9th, and a Fat Tuesday donut on the 13th. Director of Facilities Ken Mehlig reported water in the building after heavy rains, and so is meeting with roofing companies including the most recent, who made a warranty for their work. The High School air handling unit needs either fixing or replacing. He is investigating the source of the water that appears around the soccer field using test kits. He and his crew fixed a water handler. On the agenda for the Board for the 15th: Family Medical Leave for an employee beginning March 7 with a tentative return date of June 10. Intermittent Unpaid Leave for an employee effective January 9 for medical reasons. Approve the following Coaches (pending all clearances) for the 2023-2024 Spring Sports Season: Kenneth Jacoby, III Head

Varsity Baseball Coach Volunteer Daniel Peters Assistant Baseball Coach $2,100 Robert Bryan Assistant Baseball Coach Volunteer Jenna Bartel Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Kyle Michaels Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Kelly Michaels Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Ryan Binder Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Sandra Binder Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Matt vonFrisch Assistant Softball Coach Volunteer Ryan Kately Varsity & J.H. Track & Field Coach $4,930. The Superintendent’s report includes: Acknowledging review of the Weatherly Area School District Health & Safety Plan. Approving the Use of Facilities for: Weatherly Athletic Hall of

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Fame (Contact: Scott Zoscin) middle school cafeteria on February 3 for Hall of Fame Dinner. Cub Scout Pack 007 (Contact: Dianna Leininger) use of high school gymnasium on February 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Pinewood Derby. Weatherly Youth Soccer League (Contact: Ashley Graver) use of soccer field and concession stand on Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. from March 11 to June 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Youth Soccer. PBIS (Contact: Jessica Radjavitch) use of middle school back parking lot on Thursday, May 16 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. for Go Green BMX Show. And the Cranberry Quilters Guild (Contact: Debbie Kessel) use of middle school gymnasium, lobby, cafeteria, and kitchen on Fri. Sept. 13 through Sun. Sept. 15, for their Quilt Show. Approve the First Reading of these policies: 200 Enrollment of Students 200-AR-0 Enrollment of Students 200-AR-3 Student Classifications for Enrollment 202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students 202-AR-0 Nonresident Students 217 Graduation 217-AR-0 Graduation/ Commencement 254 Vol V 2023 Educational Opportunity for Military Children 810 Transportation Business Manager’s Report Approve the 2023 School District Per Capita Exoneration Lists. Acknowledge the Repository Sale of a property in North Kidder Township at $875. Approve Payment of Bills, as presented: General Fund Account: January 2024 Manual Checks $41,753.21 Checks Dated February 14, $528,401.86 The auditors’ report is ready, to be reviewed at 5:15 on the 14th during the Budget meeting.

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Luzerne Co. Council member visits Penn Lake council by Suzanne Winters Newly elected Luzerne County Councilman Jimmy Sabatino attended this month’s Penn Lake Borough Council meeting on February 8 to introduce himself and learn about issues of concern at Penn Lake. Councilman Paul Rogan explained that the main issue for the borough at this time is the dam. Sabatino asked some questions regarding the dam project after hearing Rogan’s monthly dam report, specifically regarding how much money the borough may be short on funding. Rogan stated they can’t really be sure at this time since much of the cost is construction and they cannot put out bids until DEP approves the dam application. Rogan said they could be anywhere from $1-3 million short. Rogan reported he and Dan George of the Dam Advisory Group met with Senator Dave Argall, whose office assisted in getting a status and a contact from DEP regarding the borough’s pending dam application. Up until then, there had been no response from DEP despite multiple requests for status from the borough. DEP reports being understaffed, but says a legal review of the application is scheduled for February 21. DEP feels that the borough’s anticipated start date for construction is overly optimistic, indicating that reviews usually take up to a year to complete. Rogan also said they are still trying to obtain the money from grants the borough has already been awarded. Solicitor Kristyn Giarrantano Jeckell reported that a judge has been appointed in the Basler easement case, and they are

waiting for a court date. In addition to the dam, Sabatino also was alerted to concerns of borough residents regarding the Laurel Run Road bridge replacement project in Bear Creek Township. Some residents use this road daily and are very concerned about lengthy proposed detours around the project. Sabatino offered to help if there is anything the county is able to do. Short Term Rentals continue to be on the agenda. Property owner Christine Stoner will be sending checks for any fees owed and her 2024 application fee. Penn Lake Homes is still advertising on Airbnb without a permit, and they have not paid the fee imposed by the District Justice. Rogan asked councilman John Burden to work with the solicitor in sending a letter to Penn Lake Homes advising them of the new fine of $1,000 per day according to the new STR ordinance. The neglected trash from STRs is also an ongoing problem. It was decided getting it cleaned up and billing the property owner is probably the best action. Borough secretary Karen Burden will send reminder letters to any property owners who may need to update their STR permits for 2024, per Rogan’s request. The secretary gave the Zoning report, noting that one permit was issued for a generator at 468 Hollenback Road. There were a couple of complaints and items of correspondence received this month. A resident on Terrace Drive asked about trees on borough property that may cause damage

to her property. Rogan said the borough will not remove trees unless they are a hazard. The resident asked if it was okay for her to do something about them, and Rogan said it is. There were concerns over beaver activity on the Hollenback Road end of the lake. Mayor Tom Carter reported he has a number to call for someone to live trap them, but the Game Commission suggested waiting until spring to do this. The borough received notice there will be an informal seminar with Representative Mike Cabel on March 21 at 6 p.m. in the Murphy Room at the White Haven Area Community Library, with the topic of Securing Financial Stability of Ambulance Services in White Haven and the Surrounding Area. Rogan asked if someone could attend as he will be unavailable that day. Luzerne County Recycling sent information regarding 2024 recycling education and programs. Best Buy stores will accept Best Buy brand TVs and computer monitors for free. There is a $29.99 fee for brands other than Best Buy, but the store will issue a $30 gift card in return. Councilman Corey Beltz is now on the sewer committee. He reported receiving a PennVest Amortization Schedule dated February 1, 2024. There is a balance of $222,512.03 left on the sewer loan. The final payment is scheduled for December 1, 2025. A balance of $130,000 is in the sewer fund, and it was discussed that it is important to have money in this fund in case of any possible sewer issues in the future. Rogan said when this loan is paid off residents should see

a reduction in their monthly sewer bills, since a large portion of the monthly fee goes to the loan payment. He said the borough will work with Aqua on this. He also asked the solicitor for a status on the letters to delinquent sewer accounts, and she said she would be sending those out in the coming week. Councilman Dan Eustice is now handling roads. He had nothing new to report, but asked Rogan when he can start looking for paving contractors for pot holes. Rogan said this can be started soon, but should probably wait until the winter weather has subsided. The other committees had nothing new to report. Beltz advised Eustice and Rogan, on goose abatement, that he had a contact for them regarding goose removal. Aqua wants to replace water mains on half of Horseshoe Drive and on Williams Drive. They would like to start as soon as possible. There were no objections and hopefully there will be no traffic issues. A motion was made to endorse a $307,500 FEMA BRIC grant agreement which was received for review and signature. This was approved. Motions were made and approved ratifying email poll decisions to pay the Workman’s Comp insurance premium of $630 and to adopt Streamline Change Order #1, the substance of which is to support attorneys Jack Dean and Giarrantano for the Basler easement. These decisions were made via email poll due to time constraints. Per Rogan, one of the drainage projects on Hollenback Road and Horseshoe Drive will be paid for using LSA grant money the borough has received. Rogan suggested the borough request an extension on this grant in case the work is not completed by June. He also made a motion to accept BortonLawson’s design proposal for engineering on this project at $9,700. Both of these were approved. There were no public comments before or after the meeting.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 — PAGE 7 On Monday, February 5 WVIA-TV’s Keystone Edition entitled “All Aboard for NYC” featured moderator Larry Vojtko speaking with Larry Malski, president of the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority, PA Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, and PA 8th District US Representative Matt Cartwright. Mayor Eric Siglin of East Side Borough attended the broadcast and asked the panel whether plans to include expansion of regional transport services to get citizens and tourists to and from the train stations. He used himself as an example as someone who works from his company’s office in Manhattan once a month and would prefer to take a bus to the train station. Responses indicated that was a good idea but would probably be left up to private companies to provide such service. An on-demand version can be seen at https://www.wvia.org/watch/keystoneedition-reports. The online version also has a bonus question and answer session recorded after the live broadcast concluded.

Seth’s Sightings White space — which was all there was to see early Tuesday morning as the snowstorm came through. It was a sneaky Nor’easter, hiding its intentions until the last moment. We thought it would leave about six inches as we turned in on Monday, seeing the beginning snowflakes of the storm. By the mid-morning, there was near a foot covering the ground, cars, etc. The weather broke about 10 a.m., so I went out to shovel a path from our front door — in case there was mail. There was.

I then went out back to shovel to the garage, and later went out to clear away snow from one of our cars (quite a job digging through the snowbank, and also clearing the car itself). Ruth and I worked on this edition at home until midafternoon, and then went into White Haven to dig a path through the snowbank there. I’ve got more shoveling to do, but getting this edition out is the priority after sunset. Let us know how much snow you received.

by Seth Isenberg

As for sightings, due to being down with colds, we did not get out much last week. We watched the Super Bowl on our computer at home. The game was a bit dull through the first half, and sadly, none of the ads got an “oh wow” from us. Usher’s performance would have been more fun if we knew all his special guests. The game got to rock and rolling in the second half. As a fan of big receivers who block and catch, Travis Kelce’s second half was a big deal. With rest of the receiver corps back in the game, QB Patrick Mahomes began to move his offense. In the end, with the help of a blocked extra point kick, he got the tie to trigger overtime, and then on the Chief’s turn to score, he made the winning throw … touchdown, game over.

We enjoyed the post-game comments, and all the happiness including the Taylor Swift– Travis Kelce kiss(es). Congrats to both teams on a fine game, and hail to the Chiefs. Looking ahead, I hope to go with Ruth to the Neidlinger fundraiser this Saturday. If healthy, I want to take Ruth to the ELO tribute show at the Mauch Chunk Opera House that night. As I’m finishing this column, I am also planning more shoveling. Except for being ‘older’ and not 100% healthy, I love shoveling (good thing). Now I get to do it in short intervals, then rest. Good luck to all you shovelers. Be careful to healthy exercise versus over-exercise. Good health to you all in our whitecovered wonderland.

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Bach and Handel Chorale to present 39th Spring Concert with orchestra

Members of Lehigh Valley Hospital’s VitalChoice program recently donated hundreds of dollars to purchase much needed items for Divine Providence Shelter in Hazleton. To support this local homeless shelter, call Catholic Social Services, 570-455-1521, to discover their wish list. Shown from left are Lisa Marie Halecky, VitalChoice Manager representing members, and Amanda Deisroth, Supervisor, Divine Providence Shelter.

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The Bach and Handel Chorale and Festival Orchestra, based out of Jim Thorpe, will present its 39th Spring concert on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 3 p.m. The performance will be in the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North Street in Jim Thorpe. The chorale will be accompanied by the Festival Orchestra whose members come from Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Schuylkill and Bucks counties. The concert will open with the Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056 performed by Maestro Perry on the Harpsichord and

accompanied by the Festival Orchestra. The concert will continue with several choruses from Bach cantatas and oratorios as well as some choral works by Handel. The Church of St. Joseph is a beautiful cathedral-like church with beautiful Stations of the Cross, wonderful acoustics and large and comfortable seating. Admission to the concert is $25, and tickets are available by mail by calling the chorale office at (570) 325–4794. Please consult the chorale website: www.bhchorale.org for additional information on tickets or the chorale.

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Chicken & waffle take-out dinner at Salem UCC Salem United Church of Christ, 330 First St. Weatherly, will hold their Chicken & Waffle Dinner on Saturday, February 24. The event will be take-out only. Dinners can be picked up from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu includes chicken,

waffles, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-12 years old. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, February 18. For tickets call Linda at (570) 401-3710.

Train Meet scheduled The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Spring Train Meet on Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall, located at 110 Main St., Walnutport. This is a model railroad, toy train and railroadiania sale for the serious

and amateur railroad and model train collector. Food will be available for purchase from the Bingo Hall Kitchen. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under free with an adult. There is plenty of free parking.

Home gardener workshop planned for spring Penn State Master Gardeners will hold a day of home gardening workshops at the Wilkes-Barre Bell Center for Technology in Dallas on Saturday, April 29, starting at 9:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Kevin Kelly will share design tips and his experience transforming a suburban garden into a beautiful, functional landscape that provides a habitat for insects, birds, and other wildlife. Breakout topics

include designing more sustainable home landscapes, vermicompost, growing herbs, tasks in the spring garden, growing vegetables in small spaces, and pollinator gardens. A plant sale will be open throughout the event, and coffee and light refreshments will be available, along with a Master Gardener information table. For more information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ spring-into-gardening

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Library Corner WHACL News There is still time to participate in activities celebrating ‘Love Your Library Month’ at the White Haven Area Community Library. Children can stop by the circulation desk throughout February to pick up a piece of poster board and a coloring page to decorate. All artwork will be displayed in the library. Winners of the poster contest will be determined at the end of February and receive a prize. You can also show your library some love by choosing a heart from the tree in the lobby. Each heart contains an item the library needs. If you can, we would be so grateful if you could donate the suggested item to the library. Other activities throughout the month include Scrabble Club which meets on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m., and the newly added Adult Board Game Night on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. The Fiber Arts Group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. The White Haven Lions Club’s next meeting will be on February 22 at 6:30 p.m.

A Pysanky Egg Workshop is planned for Saturday, March 9, from 12 to 3 p.m. Preregistration with payment is required. The cost is $40. Stop in the library or call 570-4438776 for additional information. The Library will host another concert in March with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society. Mark your calendars now for Sunday, March 17, from 3-5 p.m. Tickets are available at the library for $25. There will be refreshments prior to the concert. Seating is limited. Be sure to check out the library Facebook page for more information on events.

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Named to Dean’s List

Members of ALA Unit 360 presented a Good Deed Award to the members and advisor of the Weatherly Area High School TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) club. The members presented information about the negative effects of tobacco and vaping use at the Carbon County Drug and Alcohol Expo held at the middle school and sponsored by State Representative Doyle Heffley. The members also participated in in a ‘Ghost Walk’ at the high school again demonstrating the deadly effects of tobacco and vaping use. Shown from left are ALA District President Georgeann Herling, Tina Zink, Unit 360, Vincent Paisley, Ryan Breslosky, John Donish, Becky McFadden, R.N. Club Advisor, Alex Rosenlund, Rachel Rosenlund, Kiley Holman, Ava Sahaida, and Theresa D’Andrea, Unit 360.

Christopher “Steph” Yurchak, son of Attorneys Robert & Cindy Yurchak, Weatherly, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester at Widener Commonwealth Law School, Harrisburg, where he is a first-year law student. Steph is a 2022 graduate of Penn State University Main Campus, and a 2018 Graduate of Weatherly Area High School. Steph will be the 2024 Summer Law Clerk for The Honorable Joseph J. Matika, Court of Common Pleas of Cabon County.

News from the Weatherly Area Community Library The Weatherly Area Community Library is celebrating Pi Day by selling certificates for a pie from Perkins for $18. You can order an Apple, Caramel Apple Wildberry, Pumpkin, Pecan, Coconut Cream, Peanut Butter, or Chocolate French pie from any library board member, or by calling the library, 570-427-

Kindergarten registration set Weatherly Area Elementary will hold Kindergarten Registration on March 13 and March 20. Registration is by appointment only. Please call 570-427-8687 to set up an appointment. Requirements for your child are as follows: • Child must be 5 by September 1, 2024 • Day of Registration please bring 1 of the following; • Birth Certificate, Baptism Certificate or Hospital Registration • Child’s immunizations • Parent Driver’s license • 2 proofs of residency

5085. Orders and money are due by March 1. You will be able to pick up your certificate for your pie on Pi Day, March 14, and then take the certificate to Perkins to pick up your pie. Our bag of books sale is $1 a bag during February. Storytime will be on Friday, March 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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WPTU and WHACL plan return of Trout Festival It’s early but plans are being made by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited and the White Haven Area Community Library and Visitor’s Center for the 2nd annual White Haven Trout Festival to be held Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by WPTU and WHACL . Folks traveling for the upcoming holiday ski weekend in the Poconos may want to be

aware so they can include the Trout Fest in their summer plans. Last year’s inaugural event was a wonderful day long program that highlighted the environmental, recreational, and cultural connections between the legendary trout fishery that is the Lehigh River (and many other Pocono waters) and the historic town of White Haven. The day long event featured over two dozen conservation groups,

trout fishing shops and guides, fly tyers, rod makers, crafters, and artists. The White Haven library will again sponsor a Fish Fry (haddock) with proceeds going to the library’s children’s programs. Fly tying and fly rod casting demos, and nature oriented kids’ games will be held throughout the day. The library is also sponsoring a 5 k Family Fun Run.

WPTU and the library are proud to sponsor this event as part of the year long White Haven Bicentennial celebrations. Admission is free with other food, refreshments and music throughout the day, rain or shine. Call 570 454 4862 or the library at 570 443 8776 for info.

The 49ers lost the Super Bowl, but won when it comes to this by Shayne Mogilski

ESPN’s Seth Wickersham reported recently that NFL owners are unhappy about how much draft compensation the San Francisco 49ers have earned for developing coaches and executives of color. For those who are unaware, in 2020, the NFL adopted Resolution JC-2A, which rewarded teams for developing minority assistant coaches and front-office executives who leave for head coach and general manager positions on other teams. Teams losing one minority staffer through HC or GM promotion earn that team a 3rd round compensatory pick in each of the subsequent two drafts. Losing multiple earns that team three years of 3rd round compensatory picks, with a maximum compensatory of 3 picks for any given draft. This resolution showed that giving

these candidates real opportunities to succeed would be greatly rewarded. The 49ers took that as a massive opportunity, as over the past few years, plenty of former staff members have been holding significant positions across the league. Mike McDaniel, Robert Saleh, and Demeco Ryans are head coaches across the league, with Ran Carthon and Martin Mayhew occupying General Manager roles. The 49ers accrued so many picks over the last few years that the compensation for the Houston Texans hiring Ryans won’t start until 2025. San Fran had already reached maximum compensation through this upcoming draft before that move. Yet, despite losing so much talent over the last few years, the 49ers continue to develop across the board, and this season, the team made it to the Super Bowl, and dissenting NFL

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Wreckers close out regular season on the road Williams Valley outlasted the Weatherly Area boys 74-62 last week, clinching a District 11 playoff berth in the process in the regular-season finale for both teams. Brady Shomper scored 23 of his team-high 24 points in the second half for the Vikings (11-11 overall, 5-8 league). Alex Achenbach added 19 points, while Gavin Sutton had 12 and Bryce Zilinski chipped in 11 for the homestanding Vikes. Niko Saldukas poured in a team-high 23 points for the Wreckers, who ended the regular season at 2-20 overall (1-12 league). Teammates Ian McKeegan (19) and Corbin Wagner (13) also reached double figures for Weatherly. The Vikes won the JV game, 61-38. Weatherly has qualified

for the District 2-11 Class A subregional as the tournament’s sixth seed. Pairings and dates for the tournament will be announced later this week.

WEATHERLY AREA (62) — Kokinda 0 0-0 0, Stauffer 1 0-2 2, McKeegan 6 2-2 19, Saldukas 9 5-5 23, Wagner 4 3-4 13, Lamonica 1 0-0 3. Totals 21 10-15 62. WILLIAMS VALLEY (74) — Shomper 6 9-11 24, A. Achenbach 6 6-7 19, Sutton 3 3-4 12, E. Achenbach 2 1-5 6, Kandybowski 0 2-2 2, Crisswell 0 0-0 0, Zilinski 4 5-6 11. Totals 21 24-32 74. Weatherly Area.....17 11 15 19 — 62 Williams Valley.....14 10 29 21 — 74 3-pointers: Shomper 3, Sutton 3, A. Achenbach, E. Achenbach, McKeegan 5, Saldukas 2, Wagner 2, Lamonica.

Nativity 84, Weatherly Area 56 - Trey Keating’s game-high 33 points showed the way as Hilltoppers upended the Wreckers, in Weatherly. Blake Adams chipped in 16 points for the Hilltoppers, who led 40-32 at halftime.

Ian McKeegan scored teamhigh 14 points for the Wreckers, while Corbin Wagner and Austyn Lamonica each scored a dozen. The junior varsity game went to Nativity, 50-25.

NATIVITY (84) — Messina 2 2-2 7, Bowman 0 0-0 0, Walborn 1 0-0 3, Borden 1 2-4 4, Dolbin 4 1-2 9, Grabowski 0 0-0 0, Quirk 4 1-2 9, Smith 1 2-2 4, Keating 13 6-7 33, Adams 7 2-2 16, Rugh 0 1-2 1. Totals 33 17-23 84. WEATHERLY AREA (56) — Kokinda 0 0-0 0, Stauffer 2 0-0 4, Donish 4 0-0 8, McKeegan 6 0-0 14, Saldukas 2 1-2 6, Lamonica 4 2-4 12, Wagner 5 0-0 12. Totals 23 3-6 56. Nativity....................8 22 33 13 — 84 Weatherly Area..... 17 15 16 8 — 56 3-pointers: Messina, Walborn, Keating, McKeegan 2, Saldukas, Wagner 2, Lamonica 2.

MMI Prep 56, Weatherly Area 30 - The trio of Ryan Sones (21), Nick Pantages (19) and Brendon Brobst (10) combined for 50 points, and the Preppers knocked off the visiting

Wreckers in Freeland for the non-league win. The Preppers (13-9) have won five of six entering the postseason, in which they will be the third seed in the District 2-11 Class A subregional. Corbin Wagner led the Wreckers with 12 points. In junior varsity action, Jandel Figueroa scored 22 points in MMI’s 43-32 victory. Matt Adler scored nine points for Weatherly’s jayvees.

WEATHERLY AREA (30) — Kokinda 1 0-0 2, Adler 0 0-0 0, Davis 0 0-0 0, Ortiz 0 0-0 0, Stauffer 2 0-0 4, Donish 0 0-0 0, McKeegan 2 0-0 5, Saldukas 2 0-0 4, Lamonica 1 0-0 3, Wagner 6 0-0 12. Totals 14 0-0 30. MMI PREP (56) — Lispi 1 0-0 3, Pantages 8 3-4 19, Floryshak 0 0-0 0, Sones 8 3-4 21, Brobst 3 3-4 21, Rodriguez 0 2-2 2, Hosier 0 1-2 1, Frask 0 0-0 0, Schwabe 0 0-0 0, Ka. Paknezhad 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 13-15 56. Weatherly Area.....8 6 12 4 — 30 MMI Prep............ 10 12 16 18 — 56 3-pointers: McKeegan, Wagner, Sones 2, Lispi, Brobst

Weatherly Area Girls Basketball

Lady Wreckers complete season sweep of MMI Bethan Houser scored a teamhigh 13 points, including five in an opening run that forged Weatherly Area to a 15-2 lead on the way to a 34-23 win at MMI Prep. Brianna Pugh (8) and Kelly Reiner (7) combined for 15 points to back Houser and the Lady Wreckers. Bria Kringe led all scorers with 19 points for MMI (5-17). The Weatherly Area girls (4-18) have earned the sixth seed for the upcoming District 2-11 subregional tournament, and already have a win over No-1-seed Bethlehem Christian and two over 5-seed MMI Prep this season

WEATHERLY AREA (34) — Gaydoscik 1 1-2 3, Binder 0 0-0 0, Houser 4 3-6 13, Davidovich 0 3-6 3, Reiner 2 2-2 7, Weston 0 0-0 0, Pugh 2 4-7 8, Gordick 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 13-23 34. MMI PREP (23) — Paniagua 0 0-0 0, Solgama 0 0-0 0, Young 0 0-0 0, Kringe 5 8-9 19, Abdulrahman 0 0-0 0, McDermott 1 0-0 2, Shah 0 0-0 0, Washko 1 0-0 2. Totals 7 8-9 23. Weatherly Area.............15 1 5 13 — 34 MMI Prep...................... 2 0 14 7 — 23 3-pointers: Houser 2, Reiner. Kringe.

Nativity 48, Weatherly Area 24 Hannah Zimerofsky scored a

game-high 12 points to lead Nativity past visiting Weatherly in a Schuylkill League Division III game last week. Reagan Bennett added 11 points and Grace Brennan chipped in 10 for the Golden Girls, who built a 25-12 halftime lead. Taylor Davidovich paced the Lady Wreckers with nine points.

WEATHERLY AREA (24) — Gaydosik 0 0-0 0, Houser 3 0-3 6, Davidovich 2 4-6 9, Reiner 3 1-4 8, Weston 0 0-0 0, Pugh 0 1-2 1. Totals 8 6-15 24. NATIVITY (24) — Ziegmont 1 0-0 2, Daynorowicz 0 0-0 0, McNamara 0 0-0 0, Leskin 0 0-0 0, Bennett 5 0-0 11, Brennan 4 0-0 10, Walborn 1 0-0 3, Zimerofsky 6 0-0 12, K. Pinkey 1 0-2 2, E. Pinkey 4 0-0 8. Totals 22 0-2 48. Weatherly Area..... 6 6 9 3 — 24 Nativity................14 11 11 12 — 48 3-pointers: Davidovich, Reiner, Brennan 2, Bennett, Walborn

Tri-Valley 36, Weatherly Area 21 Grace Header scored eight of her game-high 12 points in third-quarter run to lead TriValley past the Lady Wreckers in a Schuylkill League Division II-III crossover game. Header sparked a 15-5 spurt that helped the Dawgs expand an 11-10 lead. Cassie Huntzinger

added nine points for Tri-Valley, which won its second straight game after losing its first 19. Bethany Houser paced Weatherly with eight points, including a pair of triples.

TRI-VALLEY (36) — Miller 4 1-5 9, Raulston 0 1-2 1, Huntzinger 2 5-8 9, Header 6 0-0 12, Ava Snyder 0 0-0 0, Poletti 1 0-0 2, Dunkelberger 0 0-2 0, Alex Snyder 0 3-4 3, Artz 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 10-21 36. WEATHERLY (21) — Gaydoscik 2 0-0 4, Binder 0 0-0 0, Houser 3 0-0 8, Davidovich 2 1-2 5, Reiner 0 0-0 0, Weston 0 0-0 0, Pugh 2 0-2 4. Totals 9 1-4 21. Tri-Valley................5 6 15 10 — 36 Weatherly Area.......3 7 5 6 — 23 3-pointers: Houser 2.

Junior High Basketball Eighth Grade Weatherly Area 45, Saint Clair 45 - Remington Hunsinger drilled a 3-pointer with just over 2 seconds remaining to forge a 45-all tie, which is how the game ended up. Mitchell Knock rimmed a team-high 14 points for Weatherly Area, Hunsinger checked in with 14 and Kyle Reiner had 11. Colton Oswald (14), Danny Markus (11) and Xander Petrosky (11) all reached doubles for St. Clair.

Seventh Grade St. Clair 34, Weatherly Area 21 Xander Taylor scored 12 points as the Saints turned back visiting Weatherly Area. Eddie Feiling, Jaxson McKeegan and Jameson Delauritis all scored five points for the Wreckers.

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Crestwood Boys Basketball Roundup

Comets’ WVC playoff hopes dashed The Crestwood boys fell from Wyoming Valley Conference playoff contention after tight losses to first-place Wilkes-Barre Area (55-51) and second-place Dallas (58-57) last week. Wilkes-Barre Area 55, Crestwood 51 - The Wolfpack’s Evan LaybournBoddie scored a game-high 29 points and went 13-of-14 at the foul line to help WBA clinch the key Division 1 win. The Comets fell behind early, but Derek Johnson keyed a 20-5 third quarter run with seven of his 12 points to make things

close the rest of the way. Laybourn-Bodie scored six points in the fourth to help the Wolfpack (17-4, 12-1) clinch the division title and a spot in the WVC playoffs. Mason Czapla joined Johnson with 12 points for the Comets (14-8, 9-5 WVC), and Matt Sklarosky scored 11. Crestwood will be seeded third behind unbeaten and top seed Abington Heights (22-0) and 2-seed Dallas (16-6) in the upcoming District 2 Class 5A Tournament starting Feb. 20.

Crestwood Girls’ Basketball

Lady Comets fall from WVC race, prepare for district playoffs Dallas continued its lateseason surge, taking out host Crestwood and knocking the Lady Comets out of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I playoff race. Molly Walsh paved the way with a game-high 20 points and teammate Mia DelGaudio fired in 14 for the Mountaineers. Jackie Gallagher tapped Crestwood with 16 points and Keira Dougherty followed with 15. Dallas (16-5) went on to upset Hazleton Area in a playoff to

claim the WVC Division I crown. The Lady Comets (15-7) will be the No. 5 seed for the upcoming District 2 Class 5A Tournament. Dates and pairings will be announced later this week. DALLAS (60) — M. Walsh 6 6-8 20, M. DelGaudio 5 2-2 14, E. Viglone 3 4-8 11, C. Mizzer 4 0-0 8, B. Casey 2 1-4 5, L. Wydra 1 0-0 2, C. Comitz 0 0-0 0, Totals 21 13-22 60. CRESTWOOD (48) — J. Gallagher 6 2-2 16, K. Dougherty 5 4-4 15, C. Hiller 2 2-2 6, C. Vieney 2 0-2 5, K. Petrosky 1 0-0 2, K. Gallagher 1 0-0 2, J. Andrews 0 2-2 2, Totals 17 10-12 48. Dallas............19 13 11 17 — 60 Crestwood.....10 6 15 17— 48 3-pointers: M. DelGaudio 2, M. Walsh 2, E. Viglone, J. Gallagher 2, C. Vieney, K. Dougherty 1.

Puzzle Answers

WILKES-BARRE AREA (55) — Cottle 3 2-2 8, Egbeto 0 0-0 0, Jannuzzi 3 0-0 6, Valentin 0 0-0 0, Laybourn-Boddie 7 13-14 29, Keating 2 0-0 5, Argueta 1 0-0 2, Garrett 2 0-0 5. Totals 18 15-16 55. CRESTWOOD (51) — Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Porro 0 0-0 0, Czapla 5 1-2 12, Johnson 3 6-7 12, Sklarosky 4 3-4 11, Wright 3 2-3 8, Jennings 0 0-0 0, Agapito 2 4-4 8. Totals 17 16-20 51. Wilkes-Barre.....21 16 5 13 — 55 Crestwood.........10 12 20 9 — 51 3-pointers: Laybourn-Boddie 2, Keating, Garrett, Czapla

Dallas 58, Crestwood 57 - The Mountaineers poured in 11 3-pointers, with Mike Cumbo showing the way with 21 points and three triples, and Jude Nocito following closely with 20

points and five triples for the key WVC Division 1 win last week. Ayden Agapito returned to the lineup with a team-high 18 points to lead the Comets. Matt Sklarosky added 12 and Chaz Wright scored nine. The Comets missed a last-second shot that would have won it for them.

CRESTWOOD (57) — Sechleer 1 0-0 2, Porro 1 0-0 2, Czapla 3 2-2 7, Johnson 3 1-1 7, Sklarosky 6 0-0 12, Wright 2 5-8 9, Agapito 8 2-2 18, Nulton 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 10-13 57. DALLAS (58) — Nocito 7 1-2 20, Faux 0 0-0 0, Farrell 0 0-0 0, Flanagan 0 0-0 0, Karosa 0 0-0 0, Paczewski 3 0-0 9, Cumbo 7 4-6 21, Williams 3 2-3 8. Totals 20 7-11 58. 3-pointers: Czapla. Nocito 5, Cumbo 3, Paczewski 3.

Game Commission shooting range closed for repairs The Pennsylvania Game Commission shooting range located on State Game Lands 141 in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County, will be closed for repairs and upgrades beginning Wednesday, February 14, until all upgrades are completed. The required upgrades will take approximately two months to complete with the goal of having the range reopened to the public by mid-April. “The upgrades will improve the quality of the shooting range and the overall experience for

shooters,” said Northeast Region Land Management Group Supervisor Ryan Gildea. “This required work will ensure the safety and quality of our range.”

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The 1999 and 2000 Weatherly Area Girls’ Cross-Country teams were inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame earlier this month during ceremonies at the Weatherly Area Middle School gym. Members of those back-to-back Schuylkill League Division III championship teams include, front row from left: Dianna Barna, Rachael (Kapes) Timm, Madeline (McDonald) Zink, Courtney McDonald, Corinne (Kester) Derr, Nicole Selert, Cassondra (Skinner) Mavencamp, Corri (Skinner) Levine, and team manager Rachel (Selert) Witner. Back row: Laura (Fedorick) Jacoby, Crystal (Lyndaker) Tierney, Erika (Maury) Weber-Broody, Heather (Miller) Snyder, Angela (Petrone) Gregory, Charelle (Petrone) Sprau, Alicia (Richie) Quinn, Bette (Seigendall) Rambaran, Adri (Stauffer) Belkot, assistant coach Phil Jeffries, and head coach Girard Fewins. Submitted Photo

Hall of Fame

Lady Wreckers ran it back for program’s first D-III cross country crowns Fueled by a second-place finish in Division III in his first year as head coach, Girard Fewins was poised to lead his second Weatherly Area girls’ cross-country team to the top. Along with his assistant coach, Phil Jeffries, and his returning letter winners Cassondra (Skinner) Mavencamp (1998 All-Star), Dianna Barna (1998 All-Star), Nicole Selert, Katie (Binder) Keith (co-captain), Crystal (Lyndaker) Tierney, Alicia (Richie) Quinn, Corinne (Kester) Derr and Heather (Miller) Snyder, the Lady Wreckers cruised to the 1999 Schuylkill League Division III championship. Adding depth to complete their roster were Laura (Fedorick) Jacoby, Rachael (Kapes) Timm, Amy (Killian) Minzola, Joleen (Miller) Carlberg, Adri (Stauffer) Belkot (co-captain), Bette (Seigendall) Rambaran, Courtney McDonald, Kristin (Kotch) Frooshani and Charelle (Petrone) Sprau. During the preseason, Coach Fewins felt confident that his Lady Wreckers had improved

from the previous season. Long summer days led to morning and evening conditioning and tough workouts. The girls were able to form their pack throughout this time and were ready to take on a brand new course that was set to be extremely tough. Weatherly had a strong contingent with Nicole Selert, Cassondra (Skinner) Mavencamp, Dianna Barna, Katie (Binder) Keith, Corinne (Kester) Derr, Crystal (Lyndaker) Tierney and Bette (Seigendall) Rambaran throughout the season as the lead pack. This group of girls helped propel their team straight to the Division III championship in 1999, but they also had help in the back of the pack as Adri (Stauffer) Belkot, Joleen (Miller) Carlberg, Amy (Killian) Minzola, Alicia (Richie) Quinn, Laura (Fedorick) Jacoby, Rachael (Kapes) Timm, Courtney McDonald, Kristin (Kotch) Frooshani, Heather (Miller) Snyder and Charelle (Petrone) Sprau formed their group and helped win the championship.

They ended their season with a 4-0 record in their division, marking the first time in school history that the girls brought home a title in cross country. Cassondra (Skinner) Mavencamp and Nicole Selert were named Schuylkill League All-Stars for the 1999 season and were the Lady Wreckers’ 1-2 punch throughout it. The pair of runners finished in the top-5, with Dianna Barna following close behind. Heading into the 2000 season, the Lady Wreckers had plenty of work to do if they intended on defending their D-III title from 1999. With the loss of eight seniors, the Lady Wreckers looked to their returning letter winners of Cassondra, Nicole, Dianna, Bette, Heather, Corinne, Courtney and Kristin to pave the way to another Division title. Adding to their depth were newcomers Angela (Petrone) Gregory, Madeline (McDonald) Zink, Corri (Skinner) Levine and Erika (Maury) Weber-Broody. Rachel (Selert) Witner was also

a newcomer but due to a knee injury, she became the team manager before the season had started. The Lady Wreckers started off strong by defeating both Schuylkill Haven and Shamokin for a 2-0 run to start their season. Cassondra shattered the school record in the Schuylkill League Division III season opener the following week, while four more Lady Wreckers claimed the next four places to secure the victory. The Lady Wreckers were phenomenal throughout the remainder of the season, winning the next two races. It all came down to the final race, which the girls knew they had to outrun Jim Thorpe to remain undefeated in their division. They succeeded by beating Jim Thorpe and were able to defend their Division III crown, ending their season with a 5-0 division record. Cassondra (Skinner) Mavencamp and Bette (Seigendall) Rambaran were named Weatherly’s Schuylkill League All Stars for the 2000 season.