The Journal-Herald, Thursday, February 23, 2023

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Volume 42 – No. 26 (USPS 277440) ©2023, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

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Last residents moved from White Haven Center

Story & photo

by Ruth Isenberg

The last residents remaining at the White Haven Center were transferred elsewhere last week, either to Selinsgove,

one of the two remaining state-run facilities for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or to private community-based facilities. Administrative and some

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White Haven studio refurbishes statues for President Biden’s home church

by Ruth Isenberg

Three life-size statues of St. Joseph and the baby Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus have been restored to their places at the church of St. Joseph on the Brandywine in Delaware. They are newly restored and ready for the dedication this Sunday, February 26, thanks to the work of Judy Dotzel and Chris Norton, who performed the work at their

studio on Main Street in White Haven over the past month with assistance from Frank Tirico and Jim Dotzel.

Cleaning and repainting the statues was part of a full remodeling of the church undertaken by the St. Jude Society. St. Joseph on the Brandywine is President Joseph Biden’s home church; he is expected to attend the dedication. Dotzel said the statues were yellowish when they came in, due in part to a high gloss

finish that had been applied to them over the years. The colors were very pale. The artists darkened the features and brightened the colors on the cast plaster figures originally made by Daprato Company of Chicago in 1918. They airbrushed and handpainted they statues, using 23 karat gold leaf stencils for the finishing

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Editorial

Riding the rails to redevelopment

by Ruth Isenberg

The proposal for a regular weekend train excursion between Pittston and Jim Thorpe is being greeted with enthusiasm on social media—and with good reason. The Reading & Northern trains are slated to make stops in White Haven and Mountain Top, and while it is not known whether passengers will be able to board from those locations, the possibilities are intriguing.

New shops on Main Street in White Haven give the town an artistic air. The promised reopening of the D&L Trail from White Haven to Rockport provides opportunities for hiking and learning about local history. Restaurants are available to provide lunch (and ice cream). There are lots of good reasons passengers might want to stop off in White Haven and pick up the train as it returns to Pittston.

With a three-hour window promised to passengers for their visit to Jim Thorpe, offering a bicycle car on the train would give people the chance to bike from White Haven to Jim Thorpe, and catch the train back for the more difficult, uphill part of the ride.

The RBM&N press release did not provide details about whether passengers will be able to purchase tickets and board in White Haven, but it could be a smart move, opening the experience to riders from the Poconos. White Haven and the railroad will both benefit from working together.

Archives

From The Journal-Herald

February 25, 1993

Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

On the front page is a picture of the Valentine Court at the Weatherly Area Middle School’s holiday dance. King is Joshua Tom and Queen is Amy Sandsjo crowned by middle school principal John Kudlich and faculty member Carol Hill. Runners up are Kyle Minnick and Kelly Romig, Brandon Pugh and Melissa Gerhard.

Lausanne Township supervisors voted to dissolve the previously formed planning commission and named a new planning committee made up of the supervisors. The committee will pursue a grant towards costs of a comprehensive plan and updates to the zoning ordinance. Lehigh Township supervisor Wayne Wagner asked that Lausanne cut back branches along township roads to aid in snow removal. L&L Fire Co. officials Bob O’Donnell and Alan Knepper asked the township for a donation towards the purchase of equipment, and for residents to consider volunteering.

Kidder Township is looking at comparing costs of buying snow removal equipment versus paying a contractor on an hourly basis.

Inside this issue are pictures of second year Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 25 who attended a flag raising class conducted by White Haven Police Chief

Gary Shupp and organized by Jacqueline Wilkinson.

Frank and Eleanor Perch were selected as the White Haven Seniors’ Valentine Couple. “Their devotion to each other has brought them 52 years of married life.”

Carbon County is looking for a site for a new county prison. One site, on Jim Thorpe Water Authority land on Flagstaff Mountain, is getting opposition from neighbors.

A state mediator helped the County and PA Nurses Association of Weatherwood reach an agreement on Friday, averting a strike.

Senator Raphael Musto and State Representative George Hasay were given “Guardian of Small Business” awards at the National Federation of Independent Business’ PA meeting in Harrisburg on February 10.

Army Private 1st Class Kyle Coleman of Weatherly has been deployed to the Sinai as part of the multinational peacekeeping force and observers. He is a 1991 graduate of Weatherly Area High School.

This issue include photos of the swearing-in of part-time officers for the Weatherly Police Department Chris Bayzick and Dan Buglio by chief Robert Koch. Also, there is a photo of a medal of honor being presented to officer Brian Cara for his life-saving first response administering CPR to an 8 year-old boy who had stopped breathing,

and another medal of honor to officer Kenneth Zipovsky who rescued an 81 year-old handicapped resident from a burning building on January 10.

Ed Gower wrote that the Lehman Funeral Home team finished their 1992-93 season in style with two more for a 9-0 record in the second half. They beat the Hanna’s Ugly Mug team 43-9 and Suitch Insurance 40-9. “Congratulations to coach Chris Demars, sponsor Joseph Lehman, and players John Holguin, Gordie Moore, Gene Horn, Carmine Gandia, Holly Epp. Mike Demars, Peter Gandia and Danielle Chmielinski.”

Phil Engman made some fun of the NBA’s All-Star celebration which included a Legends game where “some of those guys haven’t missed too many meals since their playing days.” He also notes that baseball players report to spring training as there is a foot of snow on the ground… “and [we] still think about [them as] the boys of summer.”

Crestwood’s basketball teams have finished their seasons. Crestwood wrestlers are preparing for district competition, finishing their regular season with two easy wins.

The Lady Wreckers are set for playoffs in March, ending the regular season with wins versus Panther Valley’s Lady Panthers 53 to 41, and the Lady Battlin’ Miners of Minersville 59-35. Coach Paul Hadzick’s team ends the season 14-10 now

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Dennis Fletcher, of Freeland, Pennsylvania in the Estate of MARGARET I. FLETCHER late of Sugarloaf Township, Pennsylvania, who died on January 8, 2023. 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:

Alexis C. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Estate of Dolores H. Humenick

a/k/a Dolores Humenick

Late of the Borough of Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to:

Daniel J. Humenick

1166 Hudson Dr. Weatherly, PA 18255 or to his Attorney:

THOMAS S. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE

NANOVIC LAW OFFICES

57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0359

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to John J. Donati, III, of Northglenn, Colorado, in the Estate of JOHN JAMES

DONATI, JR., late of Butler Township, Pennsylvania, who died on December 18, 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

Library Corner

WHACL

As we approach the end of February, the White Haven Area Community Library invites you to think Spring! Our volunteers have been busy planning activities for community members to enjoy that will help usher out those winter blues. There will be a Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Workshop on March 4 from 12 – 3 p.m. taught by instructor Paul Corinchock. The $40 fee for the workshop, which includes all supplies, will be donated to the United

Alzheimer’s Association presents the 10 Warning Signs

of Alzheimer’s

Memory loss is one symptom that alerts us to brain changes; however, there is more to forgetfulness when determining a dementia diagnosis.

Join Heritage Hill Senior Community and guest presenter Jennifer Dotzel with the Alzheimer’s Association on Thursday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at 800

Sixth St., in Weatherly, to learn about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. RSVPs are required; please register by March 6.

To RSVP, call Rachael or Brittany at 570-4274500 or email rtimm@ heritagehillsenior.com. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 16, same time.

Ukrainian Relief Committee (UUARC.org).

On Sunday March 12, the community is invited to come hear the Northeast Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society perform from 3-5 p.m. at the library. Performing musicians are John Vaida and Arthur Moeller on violin, Amy Iwazumi on viola and Lisa Caravan on cello. Tickets are $25 and include adult beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds will benefit the library. Call 570443-8776 for reservations.

Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will meet Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Matt McConnell of the Lehigh Valley Sierra Club who will have a program on acid mine remediation efforts on Buck Mountain Creek, near Weatherly.

On-going activities include

Scrabble club which meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6 -8 p.m. and the Fiber Arts Group which meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday morning.

As a reminder, our non-profit library receives no direct state or federal funding. We rely on grants, donations, and fundraising to support our mission of providing facilities, resources, and programs to benefit the community. We encourage all community members to check with their employers to see if they will match donations made to non-profit organizations.

The WHACL is a 501(C)3 non-profit and donations are tax deductible.

If you are interested in volunteering at the library, we would love to meet you. There are a variety of opportunities available for you to share your skills and

experience. Please call 570443-8776 or stop in during library hours.

Please remember to check The Library Corner each week to see what we’ve got planned for our community to enjoy.

WACL

March Storytime at the Weatherly Area Community Library will be held on Friday, March 10, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Please register for this event by calling the library, 570-427-5085.

Library hours are 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday and Saturday. If school is closed for inclement weather, so is the library.

Obituaries

DONNA “TINA” GAVITT

Donna “Tina” (Jones) Gavitt, 87 years of age of White Haven, formerly of Plane St., Weatherly, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Geisinger-South Wilkes Barre.

Tina was a graduate of Weatherly High School and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Weatherly, and enjoyed watching Family Feud, swimming and trips to the beach.

Born Saturday, September 28, 1935 in Weatherly, she was a daughter of the late William E and Anna (Rothrock) Jones. Tina was also predeceased

by husband Lee A. Gavitt on November 25, 2014; daughter, Sharon (Gavitt) Morrissette in 1983; grandson, Eric Poshefko in 1978; and brother, Billy Jones.

She is survived by daughter, Lorri Gavitt of White Haven with whom she resided; granddaughter, Jennifer Walton, and her greatgrandson Greiyson of Arizona; sisters, Patricia A. Walton of Hazleton, Betty L Smith of Weatherly, and Cindy L Fragassi of Easton. Nieces and nephews also survive Tina.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 27, from the funeral home, the Rev. Robert Van Frisch to officiate. Friends shall be received at the funeral home from 10 until 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in her name to: Celtic Hospice

150 Scharberry Lane Mars PA 16046

Online condolences or a fond memory of Tina can be expressed by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

RICHARD E. STEFANICK

Richard E. Stefanick of Weatherly passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center WilkesBarre. Born in Hazleton on December 12, 1946, he was the son of the late Michael and Marcella (Bayarski) Stefanick. Richard was also predeceased by brothers Robert, Michael, and Donald Stefanick; and twin grandsons, Kyle and Jack Barna.

After graduating from Hazleton High School class of 1964, Richard worked for two engineering firms in Allentown and for the U.S. Post Office. In 1970, Richard married his wife Mary Ann, and they lived in Bethlehem. In 1975, Richard and Mary Ann returned to their roots, settling in Weatherly. Along with his brother Michael, Richard opened an ARCO (later Mobil) full service gas station and two mini-marts. Richard and a business partner opened All Seasons Auto Wash on the Airport Road in Hazle Township in 1989.

Prior to retiring, he was employed as a designer for

Lehman Family Funeral Ser vice, Inc.

Schumacher Engineering in Hazleton. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed reading, walking, helping others, and spending time with Mary Ann, his grandchildren, and the rest of his family.

Surviving Richard are his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ann E. (Natafalusy) Stefanick, daughter, Jennifer Barna, wife of Gregory of Tenafly, NJ; son, Jared T. Stefanick and his wife Shana of Drums; grandchildren, Joshua, and Katie Stefanick, and Megan Barna.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23, at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., 318 Plane Street, Weatherly. Friends may call in church from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. on the morning of services.

Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Drums.

Memorials in Richard’s name to: American Heart Association 1617 J.F.Kennedy Blvd #700 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

EVANNA R. MILLER

Evanna R. Miller, of White Haven, passed away in Hospice House East Stroudsburg, with family by her side, on February 17, 2023.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Elaine Heimbach Weaver and was a graduate of Weatherly High School. She worked for Split Rock, prior to retiring 20 years ago. She enjoyed decorating and listening to ll Divo while spending time with her fur babies and family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Miller, and brother, Harvey Weaver.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Arnold T. Miller; daughter, Melissa Walsh-Cantor and her husband, Bryan; son Jason Miller and his wife, Candice Miller; grandchildren, Mackenzie Walsh, Eric Walsh, Zachary Miller, Braydon Miller, Sofia and Mila Pena. She is also survived by her siblings, Paul Weaver, Roger Weaver, John Weaver, and Heidi Weaver; and her beloved pups, Kobe and Abby.

Private visitation was held under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

RONALD NAUDASCHER

Ronald Naudashcer passed away February 18, 2023.

He is survived by a sister, Lynne Lackey, and a niece, Amiee Albin.

Ser ving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities www.LehmanFuneralHome.com

Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Ser vice, Inc (570) 443-9816

Ron worked in food facilities for many years, including owning his own deli in Philadelphia.

He moved to White

Haven many years ago. He was a member of the Masons, involved in charity events and raffles. He was so grateful for his friends, especially Theresa and many more. If they didn’t hear from every day, they called to check on him.

A memorial will be held in the spring in White Haven.

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maintenance staff are still working on-site, and other employees have either been transferred to Selinsgrove or Ebensburg State Centers, or laid off.

Contrary to an on-line posting of several days ago, the grounds had not been fenced off or gated as of press time on Tuesday. The Oley Valley Road through the White Haven Center is a through road, and will remain open. A Road Closed Ahead/Local Traffic Only sign at the corner of Church and Buffalo streets refers to the bridge replacement almost five miles past the Center over the Pond Creek.

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touches, then aplied a matte (not gloss) clear coat to finish.

Statues of all sizes are among the commissions worked on at Trinity Artisans. The White Haven studio, located in the Odd Fellows building, has room for these larger items. Dotzel and Norton also maintain a studio at their home in Mountain Top, at the site of the old St. Catherine’s Church. There, their work is primarily restoring paintings and murals. They also work on site at some churches for large murals and paintings.

While Dotzel went to art school in San Francisco, studying restoration, for the most part she is self-taught.

Plans are to open a gallery for local fine artists in the front area of the studio come summer, adding more art to the town’s Main Street.

WASB sets graduation date, updates police contract

by Seth Isenberg

The Weatherly Area School Board, at their February 8 regular meeting, set graduation as June 2 this year. To make this possible, seniors will need to attend school on Saturday, May 27 to fulfill the 180-day requirement.

The memorandum of understanding between the Weatherly Borough Police and the school district was updated and approved, with coverage of three hours each school day. Both school police officers will be in place through this school year, and next year there will be some rotation of officers. Superintendent Daniel Malloy explained that the cost can be covered by grants. In personnel, substitutes for cafeteria aides,

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get ready for the District 11 playoffs.

Marian’s boys’ team took on Panther Valley in Martz Hall for the Schuylkill League Division II championships, and came up just short 59 to 60. Weatherly’s Kenny Lawson contributed 6 and Jon Garber 2.

Reviewer Pete Chapla wrote about Aladdin, deeming it “one of the year’s best and funniest films.”

Ruth I. wrote about a hearty lunch at Hanna’s Ugly Mug of their soup and salad bar – complete with a fruit salad dessert.

paraprofessionals, cleaners and custodians pay was raised to $10 an hour effective Feb. 23 (from $8.25).

The board approved with regret the resignation of Jennifer Colecio as special education/student support secretary. Thanks for her time here in Weatherly were offered by board vice president Bill Knepper, from all of the board members. There are two applicants for the position from within the district.

Billie Jo Steward was approved to fill the opening for a part-time paraprofessional, to start February 9 or once all the clearances and paperwork is done.

Board member Matt von Frisch told the board that Steph Yurchak is “very

The Big Two’s Mr. Fun raised over $5,000 for the local Ronald McDonald House.

From The Journal

February 18, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

“Way Down Below

Some of the reports given (hereabouts) were -32 at Split Rock, -31 at San(atorium), -29 at Atlas (Powder Company), -27 at Ferndale (Dairy Farm); -25 in town Monday and Tuesday mornings. At any rate, it was so cold here that the old Lehigh River above the dam heaved in the middle and thus got its back up for a considerable distance up stream.”

At the request of postmaster F. G. Staples, the Rev. Ernest Enslin, pastor

excited about becoming head (baseball) coach…

He’s coached some of these kids before (and) is eager to get started … and to get outside…”

The board also appointed Ryan Kately as varsity track & field coach, at a stipend of $3,200. This year, there is also an assistant track & field coach, Paul DiGennaro, approved with a stipend of $2,100. Board president April Walters said that she’s “glad that we have an assistant coach. It was a lot for one person…”

In his report, student representative Michael Berger shared that the 150 trout eggs have hatched, and that the school’s Middle School Math Counts team came in second place in their competition. He noted the recent breakfast was

of the Presbyterian Church has accepted the position of temporary substitute clerk at the White Haven Post Office to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Ireda Timinsky, who has held this position in a very efficient manner during the past five years.

Because of war conditions, the post office does not have a register of eligibles and it is not known when an examination will be held… The Rev. Enslin has considerable experience as a postal clerk and the local post office is very fortunate in obtaining his services.

The new set up of Air Raid warning signals was sounded before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The first steady blast to designate that enemy planes are headed this way; (second

well-attended, and that senior night was “packed.” Winter sports are finishing their seasons, and spring sports teams are around the corner.

The board approved use of facilities for a Weatherly 5th and 6th grade basketball tournament, to be held February 20 through March 2, in the gyms of both buildings.

The budget committee is awaiting figures from Governor Shapiro’s budget to move ahead with planning for next year’s WASD budget. A meeting for the budget committee will be in early April, according to business manager Robert Kachurak.

Knepper is encouraging members to attend the school district advocacy day in Harrisburg on April 8.

was a) series of short or wavering blasts noting that bombing is expected; (and the signals) wound up with a second steady blast shortly after 11 a.m. denoting that enemy planes had passed but may return. All Clear came in over your radio or by phone at about 11:15 a.m.

Harold Smaltz, a member of the faculty and former coach at the White Haven High School, has assumed the chairmanship of the Infantile Paralysis Drive in this town.

A $1 Dinner for 4 Boston Bean Croquettes with cheese sauce and bacon – 35¢; fresh buttered spinach – 15¢; cabbage salad – 16¢; bread and butter - 7¢; peach shortcake with whipped cream – 24¢; demi-tasse – 3¢.

Veterans Corner

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

Russia and Ukraine One Year Later: A year has passed since the Russian Bear invaded the smaller “Ukrainian Nightingale.” So, where does the war stand?

The Carnegie Endowment for World Peace sums it up: “A year into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, Russia has suffered a major strategic defeat, Ukraine has achieved a major strategic victory, and the West has demonstrated a combination of resolve, unity, and cohesion that few had expected.” This, however, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, is not the beginning of the end, but the end of the beginning. The war continues with no

end in sight. Neither side is ready to negotiate. Both are preparing to launch major offensives in the near future.

Neither side has achieved a major breakthrough in recent months that would change the course of the war. Whereas Russia’s failure to win in a blitzkrieg prompted many predictions of Ukraine’s imminent victory.

Ukrainians, having tasted victory on the battlefield and united in their desire for justice and revenge, cannot accept a land-for-peace compromise. For Putin, whose war it is primarily, compromise is not an option after the humiliation of the failed campaign in pursuit of his

maximalist objectives. This war was not existential for him when he began it, but it is now. He has staked his entire presidency on it and must win it. He is preparing for a long war.

Russia is preparing for a big Spring Offensive, boasting a surge of 500,000 troops for renewed fighting. The problem is 70% of Russia’s military is already in Ukraine trying to hold on, while the 500,000 will be made up from conscripts, emptying prisons, and mercenaries hired to fight for one man’s ego. They received six months training and will be thrown into the fight against experienced Ukraine combat veterans

East Side borough council to stay at seven for now

by Ruth Isenberg

East Side Borough Council discussed reducing its size from seven to 5 during the February 2 council meeting, but ultimately decided to stay as they are, at least through the next election cycle. Solicitor Jim Nanovic explained the process. At least 5% of the voters in the most recent election would have to sign a petition to put the change on the ballot as a question.

As council member Rudy Schoch noted, sometimes council has a hard time getting a quorum with seven members. He felt that would be even more difficult

with five. Mayor Eric Siglin noted that a good number of people ran in the last municipal election, so it was decided to see how this cycle goes.

Council member Helen Stockinger has not been able to attend because of health concerns, and she will be asked if she wants to continue until the end of her term this year, or if council should name a replacement. Schoch suggested naming Liz Berger, who previously served on council; she was present and indicated she would accept.

Council is applying for a PMVB Community Impact grant for a new park, due

and highly patriotic militias fighting for their country, homes and freedom. In Ukraine, even high school students are in the fight, flying drones and spying for the military.

We may wonder how a big superpower can’t hold out against the much smaller nation, but if you look at history, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East have all stood against the Mighty Eagle and British Lions to win national freedom such as it may be.

Time will tell who will be the winner, but Russia has already lost 200,000 brave military, along with national pride and any honor it had on the world stage. Its brutal

methods showed the whole world Putin’s true colors and he is in this for his own glory.

Sending in 500,000 untrained conscripted troops against a well-disciplined, combat experienced military will be a bloodbath. We feel for the families but cannot for a butcher who knowingly sends them to be massacred. Whoever wins overall, Russia has already lost.

Throughout history when fighting for home and family, there is always that edge for victory. The Nightingale stood up to the Bear, now the Bear has no where to go but down.

Lehigh Twp. gives warning to per capita delinquents

by Ruth Isenberg

March 3, and a DCNR grant for the existing playground.

Either council president Louis Esa or mayor Siglin will try to attend a Carbon County Commissioners meeting to report on the state of the borough, as requested by the commissioners. Discussion continued over drainage issues along Route 940, which PennDOT claims is the borough’s responsibility.

Council will meet next Thursday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the John Murphy Room of the White Haven Area Community Library.

Lehigh Township supervisors decided to notify people with delinquent per capita taxes that they should pay up, or face a penalty larger that their tax. A letter was authorized during the February 6 meeting. They will be given until March 15 to pay, or their names will be turned over to Berkheimer for collection.

The Lehigh & Lausanne Fire Company reported three calls in January, two in Lehigh Township and one in Weatherly. New equipment has been purchased with grant money. Members are desperately needed. People

can find out more by visiting the fire house any Tuesday after 7 p.m. Roadmaster Len Weston reported that a spring on the plow broke, on the Lausanne Township portion of Church Road, which is in very bad condition.

A request for input on broadband needs from Congresswoman Susan Wild’s office was turned over to supervisor Pawel Fiolek, who was not present at the short session.

The supervisors meet next on Monday, March 6 at 1 p.m.

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Seth’s Sightings

After a week like our last one, it’s been hard to get our feet back under us. Travel was hard, with the missed connection in L.A. making the time with my dad shorter. What was needed to be done, was.

That Saturday became two days, with a start at the hospital by my dad’s bed, and breaks to get meals in town. We dined with a family friend in Yuba City’s cute little downtown, then headed back to the hospital for another session with dad. That session, we crammed six of us around his bed as everyone said their goodbyes to him. He was non-responsive, but we’d taken him off the

breathing machine so he was comfortable, and seemed at peace.

We visited his care home before heading back to the airport, enjoying a meal with his carers, a wonderful couple who run a senior care home. There, we also collected some of his belongings. Saying our goodbyes, we hit the road… the start of our journey home.

Gassing up for the return trip, we’d used less than three gallons at that point, and then perhaps two more to get back to Alamo at the airport. The rental car receiving crew treated us well, joking a bit about the short miles, but we were at

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the airport and to the gate well ahead of boarding, so had an easy start.

No real sleep for me on the trip, but naps enough to be able to hobble up the ramp to my wheelchair. With the early morning arrival into Charlotte, there was one person for two chairs, and we agreed to send the other person and wait for a porter. This leg, there was only half this giant airport to traverse, so the chair was worthwhile.

I didn’t sleep while waiting for the Allentown flight, but once on, I was out for a short deep sleep…so nice. We made quick work of leaving Allentown and were home to get an afternoon’s sleep… so nice.

That evening, we went out with friends to watch the Super Bowl. Sadly, our Eagles made a couple of mistakes, and they lost. So here is to next year…Fly Eagles Fly.

Sightings this trip out in California included orange trees with ripe oranges, and early blooming trees filled with white-pink flowers. We sighted a variety of birds

in the rice fields between the airport and Marysville, including snowy egrets, other wading birds, and unfamiliar ducks. As we got closer to our destination, there were hundreds of acres of fruit (and possibly nut) trees. Around Yuba City and Marysville, we also sighted many homeless people, including one who had set up in the bank’s ATM lobby we used the drive up instead.

Yuba City is the home of SunSweet, and sadly their outlet store was not open on the Saturday we were there. We’d have made a buying run during a lunch break.

It took most of last week to recover from the trip. I met with my surgeon that Monday at Penn Medicine to plan for my cancer removal surgery. That’s now scheduled, and I’m getting a CT scan this week to aid with surgery planning. I am trying to get myself ready.

I am enjoying the distraction of going to Penguins games the last two being a fun win, and a close loss. Ruth and I will attend this Wednesday’s

game, and the one on Saturday in hopes of two wins. The games in late February into March will determine if our locals can play well enough against division foes to make the playoffs.

Looking ahead, the Pocono Home Show is coming on March 4 and 5 at the Kalahari. It’s good fun at low cost for adults, and free for kids ages 16 and younger. There are three more weekends until Daylight Savings switches in. I want sun until 8 p.m. a.s.a.p. As always, best wishes for good health…

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25—Chicken & Waffle Take-Out Dinner, pickup 4-6 p.m., Salem UCC, Weatherly

SUNDAY, MARCH 5— Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-Noon, Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company

SUNDAY, MARCH

5—Marine Corps League Breakfast, 8 a.m.-Noon, St. Patrick’s Social Hall, White Haven

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8—Bingo, 6 p.m., St. Patrick’s Center, White Haven

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10—Storytime, 4:30 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, sign up 570-427-5085

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11—Northeast Chamber Music Society concert in the round, John Murphy Room, White Haven Area Community Library

Hazleton Art League highlights Members’ Group Show

Color and Light, an exhibition of visual art

The Hazleton Art League Members’ Group Show Color and Light, an exhibition of visual art opens Friday, March 3, 6-9 p.m. and will be on view through March 26. Art League members showcase their many talents with this annual exhibition of their art.

WAHS Scrimmage date set

Submissions for the members’ group show will be received Sunday, February 26 between 3-5 p.m., by appointment on Monday, and Tuesday February 28 between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coffee Talk with the artists

takes place Sunday, March 5, at 1 p.m. Join us for Acoustic Jam Sunday, March 26, 1-3 p.m.

Admission is always free and open to the public.

Gallery hours are TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays. Consider becoming a member for only $25 for the year.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or contact Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, 570-455-3333 www.hazletonartleague. org A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Art League welcomes donations from companies and individuals.

The Weatherly Area High School Scholastic Scrimmage match will premiere on WVIA PBS 44 on March 14 at 7 pm. The team is coached by teacher Shane Moran.

February food distribution set

Shepherd House Food Pantry in Weatherly will distribute food between 10 a.m. and noon this Saturday, February 25. The Food Pantry is located at Zion’s Lutheran Church, 335 Third Street, from the side door on Fell Street. If you have an emergency and need food at another time, please contact Charlie Hettler at 570-427-8981. If there is no answer, please leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and he will get back to you.

Businesses—sign up now to be part of the 3rd annual Prize Fishing Derby. All fishing season long, anglers will be catching prize trout, stocked by the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce, in areas of the Lehigh River. Fish will be tagged with business or individual IDs. Anglers who catch tagged fish will receive $25 cash prizes. You’ll catch loads of publicity all fishing season long.

3 levels of sponsorship:

The Big One—24” Trout—$175

20”-23” Trout—$150

18”-19” Trout—$100

Deadline to sign up is March 15, so send the form below with your check to the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce, Attention Linda Miller, 408 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661. Questions: Linda Miller, (570) 582-9934 or laurakristopher@gmail.com

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Time to make the donuts

Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360, Weatherly spent February 9 and 10 making Persian Donuts for their sale. The ladies received orders for 1,092 donuts. This is the first donut sale since 2020 due to the pandemic. Everyone was glad to finally be able to enjoy the delicious treats again. Proceeds are used for Unit 360’s veterans projects.

Crestwood kindergarten registration dates released

Crestwood School

District has announced the upcoming dates and times for kindergarten registration for the 2023/2024 school year.

Fairview Elementary registration will be held on March 28 and 29. Rice Elementary registration will be held on March 30 and 31. Registration times for both schools are 9 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. The enrollment process should take approximately an hour. Children must be 5 years

old by September 1, 2023. Please bring your child with you for academic, speech and vision screenings. Parents must bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate and current immunization records.

Three (3) proofs of residency are required; all must show name and current address. Please start with a copy of the deed to your home, agreement of sale, or a copy of your lease. Support that document

Weatherly Area to hold kindergarten registration

Weatherly Elementary will hold kindergarten registration on March 15 and March 22. 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, 2023

1 of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptism Certificate or Hospital

Registration

Child’s immunizations

Parent driver’s license

2 proofs of residency

with two of the following: homeowner’s/tenant’s insurance statement, a current utility bill (gas, electric, water, sewer), PA driver’s license, PA vehicle registration, a property tax bill, current credit card bill, W-2 statement, voter registration card noting township or borough, a copy of State/Federal program enrollment.

In accordance with District Policy, in cases where the legal guardian is not the lessee or homeowner, but is residing with someone who is, please submit the above documents along with a notarized affidavit. Affidavits are available upon request from the school office.

Enrollment packets will be found on the web sites for both Fairview Elementary and Rice Elementary at https://www.csdcomets. org/Domain/70. Parents may print out the packet and complete all forms at home which will save time during

the enrollment process. Please bring your completed enrollment packet to the registration along with all needed documentation. Enrollment packets will also be available during registration for parents

without access to a printer. Should you have further questions, please call the Fairview Elementary office at (570) 474-5942 or the Rice Elementary office at (570) 868-3161.

Seniors sought for Freeland group; open to area

The Freeland Senior Citizens group is seeking new members. You do not have to be a resident of Freeland to belong. Senior citizens from the surrounding areas such as Foster Township, White Haven, Weatherly, Beaver Meadows, Drums and Conyngham are invited to join the seniors’ club. Enjoy socializing with other area seniors, 50/50 drawings, bingo, bus trips, a summer picnic and a Christmas party.

The group meets once a month in the Senior Center at 701 Chestnut Street in Freeland. On Tuesdays and

Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m the group meets at the center to play pinochle. Membership dues are $10 a year. For more information call president Barb Tulanowski at 570-636-2721.

Phillies Baseball is in the Air

by Brandon King

The Phillies are on their annual trip down to Clearwater, Florida. Baycare Ballpark the home of Philly’s Single A minor league team, the Clearwater Threshers, and the Phillies for spring training. The Phillies are fresh off a world series appearance and have only looked to have gotten better. The Phillies were and currently still are built more uniquely than any other team in the MLB, a team purely built to outscore teams.

The Phillies will be without superstar outfielder and NLCS MVP Bryce Harper for at least the first month of the season. He had surgery for the elbow injury that kept him at the designated hitter position

all last season. Harper could have stayed playing DH with the injury, but his arm talent is one that very few possess in the game. Both the Phillies and Harper knew it would be better to get it fixed for the long term of their 13-year deal.

Don’t let Harper being out fool you though. This Phillies roster is deep, consisting of National League home run leader Kyle Shwarber, Bryson Stott who looks to improve on a very good rookie campaign in which he batted a .234 with 10 homeruns, and newly acquired superstar shortstop Trea Turner.

Turner signed a 11-year deal worth up to $300 million dollars this past offseason. Turner, who is now 29, spent 2015-21 with the Washington Nationals,

then was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He adds much-needed versatility to a power heavy roster. The MLB’s #1 ranked shortstop batted a .298 last year and is one of the fastest players in the league.

He will reunite with Bryce Harper when Harper is healthy again. The two spent 4 seasons together in Washington.

The Fightins last season were 3rd in their division after going 87-75, Philadelphia would make a playoff spot for the first time in years and go on a historic run past the St. Louis Cardinals, division rival and winner Atlanta Braves, and San Diego Padres, only to fall short to the Houston Astros in the World series. This year’s roster only lost Jean Segura who batted a .277 but missed a lot of time due to injury, and a few pitchers such as David Robertson, Brad Hand, and trade deadline acquisition Noah Syndergaard, but the Phillies were able to replace them with the right talent - getting Taijuan Walker to replace Syndergaard in the starting rotation behind Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler. Walker had a solid season with the Mets last year with a 3.49 ERA and 132 strikeouts.

The Phillies then went deep in their bag of tricks, trading Nick Maton, Matt Vierling and a prospect catcher to the Detroit Tigers for left handed reliever Gregory Soto who was an All-Star each of the past two seasons.

Realistically this team can win the division. To do so, they would probably need to see a season with a record around 104-58. Can this new and improved roster make a splash or will they come up short after their magical carpet ride of last season?

District 2 Wrestling Preview

Bibla garners second seed for D2 wrestling tourney

Crestwood senior Magnus Bibla has earned a second seed for the two-day District 2 Class 3A Wrestling Championships beginning Friday at 4 p.m. at WilkesBarre Area High School.

Preliminaries, quarterfinals and first-round consolations kick off the event on Friday. It continues Saturday at 10 a.m. with semifinals and second-round consolations. The finals, consolation finals and fifthplace matches are scheduled for 1 p.m.

Bibla is seeded second at 215 pounds behind topseeded Hank Baranowski of Wallenpaupack. In addition, Crestwood’s Sam Jeckell (127 pounds) and Lincoln Bibla (189) have secured number 4 seeds, and teammate Anson Jumper is seeded sixth at 107.

The Comets’ Isaac Mertz

(160) and Santino Cassarella (133) are seeded seventh, while Ethan Zabroski (145) and Chris Smolenak (285) are 8-seeds. Also scheduled to compete for Crestwood are Nicholas Webb (114), Mateo Belanchik (121), Thomas Savitski (139), Devin Shaw (152) and Taylor Burton (172).

The top five placewinners in each weight class move on to the Class 3A Northeast Regional in Bethlehem the following weekend.

Train Meet planned for spring

The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Spring Train Meet on Sunday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall at 120 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. There is an admission charge. Plenty of free parking is available.

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Comets sending two players to PSFCA East/West Game

Two Crestwood players will get to play one more football game as high school seniors, and face some of the best players in the state this spring. On Saturday, Crestwood’s John Jones and Chris Smolenak learned they had been chosen for the prestigious Titan Threadz Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East/West Big

School Game. The senior all-star game will be played Sunday, May 21, at Bishop McDevitt High School.

Jones was selected as an offensive lineman, and Smolenak a long snapper. The two were driving forces on the offensive and defensive lines for the Comets this past season. On offense, the Comets piled up 4,921 rushing yards

and 72 touchdowns while averaging 8.1 yards per carry en route to the District 2 4A championship and a spot in the PIAA semifinals. They will be joined on the East roster by three other Wyoming Valley Conference players: Hazleton Area wide receiver Connor Shamany and athlete Matthew Cusatis, along with Wyoming Area offensive

lineman Ethan Speece. This marks the second straight year that the Comets have been represented by two people at the all-star game. Crestwood’s Ethan Shudak a punter and Ryan Arcangeli was an assistant coach for the East squad in last year’s game. The Big School East stars will be coached this year by Matt Ortega of Coatesville.

The East/West Small School game kicks off the action at noon on May 21 at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium. The Big School game will follow at 5 p.m. For a look at the four-team rosters and coaching staffs, and for more information on the EastWest games, go to www. pfsca.org

Basketball’s ‘second season’ tips off this week

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

Following a grueling three-month regular season that whittled the field, the District 2 and District 11 basketball tournaments began this week as playoff qualifiers take aim at a district championship, and perhaps more.

Locally, the Crestwood High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams begin their “second season” this week, having qualified for their respective Class 5A tournaments in District 2. In addition, the Weatherly Area High School girls have qualified for the District 2-11

Class A Subregional that begins next week.

The Crestwood boys took a 12-10 record and the fourth seed into the District 2 5A tournament, and were scheduled to host #5 North Pocono (13-9) in a quarterfinal-round game Tuesday night. The winner moves on to Friday’s semifinal against top-seeded Abington Heights (19-4).

The Comets are led by Drew Sechleer (15.3 ppg), Brandon Burbank (9.5), Chaz Wright, Mason Czapla and Matt Sklarosky, while North Pocono’s leading scorers are AJ Nemitz (15.7) and Chris Walsh (11.9).

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The top two teams in the district move on to the state tournament.

Meanwhile, the Crestwood girls landed the eighth and final spot in their District 2 5A tourney and have drawn top-seeded Pittston Area (21-2) for Wednesday’s quarterfinal game in Yatesville. The two WVC Division 1 rivals met twice during the regular season, with Pittston coming out on top both times.

The Lady Comets (8-13) have been led by freshman point guard Keira Dougherty (13.0 ppg), as well as seniors Cadence Hiller and Julia Glowacki, soph Kate Gallagher and frosh Jordan Andrews.

Pittston Area boasts one of the WVC’s top guard tandems in division MVP Daniella Ranieli (16.7 ppg) and Kalie Booth (13.0). Pittston, which was upset by Holy Redeemer in last week’s WVC semifinals, is looking for its first district title since 2015.

The winner moves on to the semifinal round on Saturday, with the finals set for March 4 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The top three teams in the tournament advance

to states.

The Weatherly Area girls will have to wait until next Tuesday to begin their postseason. The Lady Wreckers (7-15) qualified as the fourth and final seed in the District 2-11 Class A Subregional, and will take on top-seeded Mountain View (16-6) from District 2 in a semifinal game at a site and time to be announced. The Lady Wreckers are led by sophomore point guard Bethany Houser (11.4 ppg), senior Emma Kane (7.4) and freshman Kelly Reiner. Mountain View goes through

freshman Addison Kilmer (16.2 ppg), who led the entire Lackawanna League in scoring this season.

The remaining two teams in the field are from District 11, No. 2 seed Nativity (6-16) and No. 3 Salem Christian (10-11). Weatherly and Nativity split their two head-to-head meetings in Schuylkill League Division III play this season.

The finals are set for March 2 at Mohegan Sun Arena, and the third-place game will be announced. The top three teams advance to the PIAA Tournament.

Gregory, 2001-02 cagers inducted into Weatherly Hall of Fame

On February 11 in Weatherly, 2001 graduate and 1,000-point scorer Austin Gregory and the 2001-02 championship boys’ basketball team were inducted into the Weatherly Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Weatherly Area Middle School gym. A look at the inductees’ accomplishments follows: Austin Gregory Gregory earned seven varsity letters in athletics while playing for the Wrecker basketball and baseball teams.

On the basketball court, he finished his ninth-grade season leading the Wrecker freshman team in scoring, averaging 23 points per game, including a careerhigh 42-point performance. Moving up to the varsity team as a sophomore, the 6-foot-6 Gregory helped lead the Wreckers to consecutive district playoff appearances

in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.

A team captain his senior year, he finished the season as one of the area’s top scorers, posting a doubledouble average of 16 points and 12 rebounds per game.

Gregory was also a local standout on the AAU basketball circuit. During his junior and senior years, he was invited to play for the Northeast Pennsylvania powerhouse Pace Setter Athletic Club basketball team in Scranton, which matched up against national high school powers throughout the country. As the starting power forward for the Pace Setter ball club, he posted AAU career averages of 16 points and 11 rebounds per contest.

Gregory garnered a number of awards for his performance on the court. He was named to the Schuylkill League All-Star

first team by the Hardwood Club Coaches Association, Standard-Speaker All-Area first team, Times-News All-Star team, and United States Navy 2000-2001 High School Basketball AllAmerican team.

As a senior athlete, Gregory also earned the Ronald C. Kelshaw Memorial Award as outstanding WAHS senior athlete, was honored by the Times-Leader as ‘Best and Brightest’ in athletics and nominated for the 7th Annual National Wendy’s High School Heisman award.

A four-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Wrecker baseball team, he started at first base and was the clean-up hitter, known throughout the Schuylkill League for his powerful bat and rundriving ability. He sits in the top tier of Wrecker all-time home run and batting average leaders.

Gregory was also a team captain and standout player for Weatherly’s Babe Ruth baseball program during high school.

An honors student throughout his studentathlete career, Austin graduated in the top 10 in

his class and participated in the dual-enrollment program with Penn State University as a senior. He was a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society, President’s Education award recipient, and recognized by many local and regional organizations for outstanding academic and athletic achievement as a student at Weatherly.

Upon graduating high school, he continued his academic and athletic careers as a three-year starter for the Penn StateHazleton men’s basketball team and graduated as an Academic All-American with a degree in business management and marketing.

Austin resides in Weatherly with his wife, Nicole, and daughter, Jocelyn.

2001-02 Wreckers

The 2001-02 Weatherly

Area boys’ basketball team captured the District 11 Class A championship, the program’s first district title since the 1985-86 season and the program’s final district crown as well.

Coached by Bob Lutzick, the Wreckers posted a 21-7 record led by seniors Bob

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Nenstiel (23.4 ppg), Stephen Clabia (9.5) and Kenny Minnick (9.5), and junior Ryan Nenstiel (16.4).

This high-scoring team averaged a league-high 67 points per game, and as a team made 183 3-point shots, which still ranks fifth all-time in the state of Pennsylvania. They scored more than 80 points in five different games during the season.

The Wreckers started the season 9-1, rolled to the season-opening Schuylkill Haven Tip-Off Tournament title, and were ranked sixth in the state in Class A.

After cooling off a bit, the Wreckers took a 13-6 record to Marian, a team they hadn’t beaten in 11 years. In front of a packed house at Marian, the Wreckers beat the Colts 56-36 behind the scoring of Ryan Nenstiel (16), Minnick (13), Bob Nenstiel (12), and Clabia (8), the latter who held 1,000-point scorer Eddie McLaughlin to six points.

Greeted by a police and fire engine escort and by hundreds of screaming fans on a parade through the streets of Weatherly, the Wreckers took that momentum and went on to win their final five regularseason games, with Bob Nenstiel going over 1,000 career points in the process.

Seeded third for the District 11 Class A Tournament, the Wreckers faced a familiar foe in the opening round: Marian. Played in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Jim Thorpe High School gymnasium, the game had a championship feel, with several lead changes

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between the two rivals. The Wreckers ultimately pulled away to a 75-66 victory, with junior Chris Condrick coming off the bench to score 20 points.

In the semifinal round, the Wreckers rode the scoring of the Nenstiel brothers, as Ryan (28) and Bob (22) combined for 50 points in a 71-56 win over Notre DameEast Stroudsburg, punching their ticket to the finals opposite defending district champion Mahanoy Area.

Playing in front of another capacity crowd at Martz Hall, the two teams battled through a physical first half, with Mahanoy Area leading by two at 24-22. With the Nenstiel brothers scoring 17 apiece, and Clabia running the spread offense to perfection, Weatherly Area outscored the Bears 33-14 in the second half, pulling away to a 55-38 victory and the team’s first district title in 16 years.

Again, the Wreckers were greeted by a police and fire escort, as their enthusiastic

and loyal fans showed their appreciation.

The Wreckers’ incredible run ended at the hands of defending Class A Eastern champion Fairfield, 59-32, in the opening round of the PIAA Tournament.

Bob Nenstiel was named fourth team All-State for the Wreckers.

The 2001-02 Wreckers were coached by Bob Lutzick and assistant Art Michaels. Robert O’Donnell was the trainer. Team members included Bob Nenstiel, Ryan Nenstiel, Stephen Clabia, Kenny Minnick, Chris Condrick, John Hall, Kent Mrozinsky, Michael Pace, Matt Hadzick, David Russell, Conrad Pfeiffer, Jonathan Grega, Jeremy Witner, Corey Hadzick, Matt Farrow and Scott Gallagher.

International

eyes will be

on Sunday’s bout between Jake

Paul and Tommy Fury

by Kadin McElwain

This Sunday, after three long years of waiting, 6-0 boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul will finally face off against Tommy Fury - reality show star, boxer, and Tyson Fury’s younger brother. It is a significant fight in Paul’s career, as this will be the first time he will face a current boxer. Previously, he has faced former boxers Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, Tyrone Woodley, Anderson Silva, and others. As for Fury, he’s had his share of issues that have caused the fight to be postponed

numerous times.

But now there are no excuses. Everything looks good for Sunday’s fight, dubbed “The Truth.” It’s a good moniker, too: truth will be revealed on both sides during the fight.

My prediction? As much as I have admired Paul’s career over the years, I think Fury might beat Paul by unanimous decision. The problem for Paul is that Fury has more boxing experience, and boxing figures John and Tyson Fury are in his corner.

Classified as a Cruiserweight battle, the fight will take place in Saudi Arabia at 2 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time this Sunday, February 26. It can be viewed on ESPN+ PPV.

Kadin McElwain has been writing for The Sports Column since high school. Now in college, he loves following and writing about boxing.

Austin Gregory At left, 2001-02 Wreckers B-ball team.