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Weatherly Area Pharmacy closes, Business sold to CVS by Seth Isenberg

WH Post Office bids farewell to Brenda Kline photo and story by Ruth Isenberg After more than 30 years behind the counter at the White Haven Post Office, Brenda Kline is retiring. She will be missed by her customers, and she will miss them. Kline, who lives in Mountain Top, has worked in the White Haven office her entire career. She started as a parttime clerk on December 29,

1990. She became full-time when Rich Dotter retired in 2000, and while she filled in at other locations, and served in other jobs including officer in charge, for most of that time the front counter in White Haven is where you found her. There have been many changes over those years, she said. Automation has altered ways of doing things. Volumes See BRENDA KLINE, page 6

After 37 years, the Weatherly area is again without a pharmacy. Last Wednesday, February 17, was the last day of operation for Weatherly Area Community Pharmacy (WACP). The store and pharmacy on Carbon Street are now closed. Prescriptions records for WACP customers are now at the CVS on East Locust Street in Nesquehoning. Free prescription delivery can be arranged. WACP owner and pharmacist Ed Melber is retiring. He wraps up a nearly 40-year career as a pharmacist, the last

ten and a half years of that in Weatherly. In the mid-1970s, Lamont’s Pharmacy on Carbon Street closed its doors after nearly 34 years of operation. Lamont’s was the successor to Pascarella’s Pharmacy, which operated for nearly six years. After Lamont’s, there was no pharmacy in Weatherly for ten years. During that time, a group of local business people and civic groups came together to recruit a pharmacist to open a store in the borough. In 1984, the group had identified Frank Sefchick, who was then working for the Rea & Derrick chain, as a possible entrepreneur. At first, he was

FOOTPRINTS AND TIRE MARKS were the only signs of activity at the Weatherly Area Community Pharmacy on Thursday, after the independent facility closed its doors. JH: Ruth Isenberg

not convinced an independent pharmacy in Weatherly would support his family. It took some convincing, including direct involvement by local leader Foster Gerhard, in order to put the reopening of a pharmacy in Weatherly into motion. Sefchick opened his pharmacy doors in 1984, and struggled through the early years. “Little by little,” Sefchick said, the business grew. When Sefchick retired in 2010 after 27 years, Melber purchased the business. After a few years, Melber moved the pharmacy into the historic Erdman Dairy building, which he bought. Melber shared that it was a struggle for him as well. With changing reimbursements and the rise of mail-order, his business margins were thin. As retirement became an attractive option, he sought buyers to operate the store in Weatherly from a variety of prospects. According to Melber, “many, many efforts to keep the pharmacy in town did not materialize for our small store.”

See WACP, page 6

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Editorial

Bridging the gap by Seth & Ruth Isenberg PennDOT has dropped a big, stinky surprise on the White Haven area, with its idea of paying for the replacement of the Interstate 80 bridges over the Lehigh River by tolling it. The idea of imposing tolls isn’t a new one. It wasn’t so many years ago that PennDOT was proposing to toll our entire stretch of I-80. Nor is it all that suprising that PennDOT is seeking a way to pay for the bridge work. The cost of the replacement of these spans is enormous, and tolling is seen as a way to bridge the funding gap. The surprise is that there has been no advance conversation on this. Out of the blue, PennDOT is proposing to toll two projects within 20 miles, by including the Nescopeck bridge replacement. Residents of the White Haven area wouldn’t be able to travel in either direction on Interstate 80 without a cost. The state could apply the toll going east on one bridge and west on the other to lessen the burden on locals. Or they could come up with a “locals” price to be implemented through EZ Pass. The tolls themselves won’t be the real cost to our area, however, as annoying as it may be to have our pockets picked in this way. We can easily take local roads. The real cost will be to our infrastructure, as drivers take detours suggested by GPS. It will be to the safety of our residents, and our visitors who come to hike and bike the Lehigh Gorge Trail. Last week, a Zoom meeting looked for ways to make White Haven a more trail-friendly community. Here’s an idea — don’t toll the bridges. The tolls will draw traffic onto Route 940 and make the trail crossing over Berwick Street even more difficult than it already is.

From the Archives From The Weatherly Herald February 18, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers This front page features a photo of the WHS JV cheerleaders. Shown are Kathy Englehart, Sandy Setzer, Chris Zumar, Cindy Ravina, Laurie Garber, Cindy Suitch, Karen Jepsen and Betsy Sell. The Weatherly 4-H and Pony Club will hold their first traveling bake sale on March 6. Four cars will tour the local area, with baked goods to sell. Proceeds from the sale will go towards buying lights and a public address system for the show ring. The Carbon County oratorical contest will be held March 18 at Weatherly Area High School for the boys, and March 11 at Palmerton for the girls. The Weatherly Municipal Authority is putting aside funds for a new well and storage tank to serve to new Carbon County Home that is under construction. The well and tank are also expected to improve water pressure in the Sixth Street area.

62-57 win over the Olympians that brings the Booster Club Trophy back to Weatherly. Dennis Zink led the team in scoring with 26 points. From The Sidelines, by Don Garber A men’s volleyball night is being organized at Eurana Park on Monday nights. Football coach Pete McMonigle reported that the football equipment used this year has all been sent out to be refurbished. Garber writes that there are questions around the Anthracite League about some of the referees who don’t seem to have a good grasp of the rules. There was a fun celebration after the WAHS team’s basketball win versus Jim Thorpe. The trophy was presented back to Weatherly to senior athletes Jeff Potter and Dennis Zink. The Lions and Sioux teams kept pace this week, winning their games easily. Both teams remain tied for the Biddy League lead.

of the White Haven Fire Co. #1 have asked to have the fire alarm boxes removed. They are mounted on poles throughout the borough, and have been the source of numerous false alarms recently. Mandatory recycling will begin on March 22. Yellow ribbons were given to students and staff at Fairview Elementary School to honor the men and women serving in the Persian Gulf. Special recognition was given to students and teachers who have relatives serving. The Weatherly Area School Board recommended that two appraisals be obtained on the Schwab High School building. Varsity Cheerleaders will participate in the Cancer Telethon Feb. 23, and will travel to Busch Gardens for the Cheerleading Festival there on March 23 — at no cost to the district.

Crestwood High School’s Future Homemakers of America provided a Valentine’s Day luncheon for faculty, staff and From The Journal-Herald administration. The chapter is planning to attend the annual February 21, 1991 FHA State Convention March Clara and Jay Holder, 6 and 7 in Lancaster. Publishers Members representing The Second Annual White Crestwood at the Convention Haven Homecoming is on Lehigh Service & Supply are Emily Searfoss, Heather again, with support from the advertises B.F. Goodrich Newell, Vickie Neeld, Betsy White Haven Business Imradial snow tires, and also Rusiloski, Jen Broyan, provement Committee. offers a “Complete Line of Debbie Cummings and Tracey Snow Flite snow throwers.” Mikula. The North/South Kidder Township & East Side Dollar Days at the J&E SuJimmy Stec of Dennison permarket in Beaver Meadows Borough Democratic Club will features bananas at 7¢ lb., and hold an organization meeting Twp. is fifth grade Geography Bee champion at St. Joseph’s February 27 at Ray’s Cocktail Progresso tomato paste 10–6 School in Hazleton. Bar & Restaurant, beginning oz. cans for $1. at 7. Businessman Richard White Haven Borough The WHS Wrecker basketGarber, of Weatherly, ball team finished their season council president Marie Piro announced his candidacy for reported that representatives in style on Tuesday, with a

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WAHS Honor Society to hold blood drive

Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on February 8, 2021, in the Estate of Dorothy T. Herkalo, late of Freeland Borough, who died January 8, 2021, to John P. Herkalo, Executor. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to: SENAPE & ASSOCIATES James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133 3/4

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued in the Estate of Henry R. Hoffman a/k/a Henry Hoffman, Deceased, late of 728 Leslie Run Road, Weatherly, Lehigh Township, Carbon County, PA who died on December 30, 2020 by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Estate Number 13-21-9067 to the Executor, David Hoffman, 728 Leslie Run Road, Weatherly, PA 18255. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440 3/4

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Weatherly Area High School National Honor Society will sponsor a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 3, from 1:30 to 6 p.m., hosted at the Citizens Fire Company at 107 Spring Street, Weatherly. For information or to make an appointment, call 1(800) RED CROSS or sign up at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code: Weatherly. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished.

They urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. The Weatherly Area High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is a student service organization based on the principles of scholarship, leadership, character, and service.

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Obituaries

JOYCE N. GERHARD Joyce N. Gerhard, wife, of Weatherly; sister, Sandra mother, grandmother, sister, Meier of Weatherly; grandof Sandy children, Luke Gerhard, ValValley, erie Gyurko, and Josh Pollock. White Joyce was an active memHaven, ber of Bethel Baptist Church passed away of Freeland, having served as on Monday, a former Secretary, Sunday January 18, School teacher and member of 2021, in her the choir. Joyce had worked residence at 75 years of age. as a clerk in local convenience Born Saturday, January 5, stores. An outdoorswoman, 1946 in Hazleton, she was the Joyce enjoyed fishing, doing daughter of the late Alvin and crossword puzzles, and was a Dorothy (Becker) Zimmerman. terrific cook. Surviving are her husband Private arrangements have of 58 years, Samuel M. been entrusted to the Philip J. Gerhard; son, Samuel D. Jeffries Funeral Home & Gerhard and his wife Sharon Cremation Services of of Lehighton; daughter, Weatherly. Tammy Gyurko of White HavA celebration of Joyce’s life en; brother, Robert will be held on Saturday, Zimmerman and his wife Jean February 27, at Bethel Baptist Church of Freeland, 727 Ridge Street. Memorials in her honor may be sent to Bethel Baptist Church, 727 Ridge St., Freeland PA 18224. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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BARBARA MICELI ly close to her heart, always Barbara “Barb” (Martin) generous and sincere, rememMiceli, 85, passed away early morning on Friday, December bering everyone’s birthday, 18, 2020 at UHS Wilson Med- anniversary, special accomical Center, Johnson City, NY. plishments, holidays, and Now with angel wings to watch more with cards and gifts! A loving mother, grandmother, over all her loved ones, she’s sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and joined her beloved and only friend, she was loved by all daughter, Catherine “Cathy” (Miceli) DeVaul, who tragically who knew her and will be forever missed. predeceased her after a brief Barb was born in Weatherly, illness on June 23, 2018. and graduated from Pottsville Barb is survived by her High School. Shortly after loving and devoted husband, Vincent Miceli, celebrating 65 graduation, her family moved to Binghamton, NY, and she years of marriage on Decemmet her future husband, ber 9, 2020; her son-in-law, Vince, at a local A&P grocery Gary DeVaul; her cherished store where they both worked. granddaughter, Mallory An active member of ReDeVaul (Ambrose Kline) and deemer Lutheran Church, her children, Zian and Amira Binghamton, for over 60 Kline in Burdett, NY. Also, years, she made many lifetime she’s survived by her caring friends in her church family. brothers, David (Dale) Martin in Seneca, SC, and Dennis She enjoyed vacationing at the beach (NJ and FL) and Martin (Merri Markovitch) traveling to FL every spring to in Johnson City, NY; sisFort Myers Beach. She loved ter-in-law, LaDonn Martin music, especially big band/ in Cortland, NY; nieces and nephews, Susan Martin Nord- swing, and an avid supporter berg (Martin) in VA, Timothy of live music everywhere she Martin (Tracy) in NY, Andrea and Vince went, including front row seats at Scranton’s Martin in FL, Jeffrey Martin La Festa Italiano every Labor in CO, Dana Martin (Amy) in FL, plus several beloved grand Day weekend. She was proud of her homenieces, cousins, and extended family members in the Martin town, Weatherly, and paternal grandmother’s family, and and Moser families. Special thanks to all of the caring, de- always looked forward to the annual Smith family reunion voted caregivers who helped each August, reconnecting Barb and Vince over the past few years so they could be to- with extended family. A funeral service and a celgether in their home safely. ebration of life will be held at Barb was predeceased by a later date (to be determined her parents, Ross Jr. (2001) and announced), with buriand Lucille (2008) Martin; mother-in-law Jeanette Mice- al in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, NY. Donations in li; and brother, Ross Martin her memory may be made to III (1987). Affectionately referred to as Redeemer Lutheran Church, 72 Main St., Binghamton, NY Nana by many, Sissy by her 13905. Share your memory of brother Dave, and the family Barb Miceli online at “Matriarch” by her brother dignitymemorial.com. Dennis, Barb held her fami-

Soup sale scheduled

What can satisfy your hunger on a chilly day? A warm and delicious bowl of homemade soup is the perfect craving buster. Heritage Hill Senior Community is selling soup to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. From now through Tuesday, March 2, Heritage Hill is taking orders for delicious quarts of its homemade chicken noodle or beef barley soups. Each quart is $8 with proceeds from the sale benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. Helping a great cause never tasted so good! Soup pick-up will be Wednesday, March 10, from 2-5 p.m. at 800 Sixth St., Weatherly. To place an order, please contact Rachael at 570-4274500 or rtimm@heritagehillsenior.com.

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Weatherly Council rejects Train Station bids by Seth Isenberg

offered to lease the property for $1 a year. After the bids were opened, Weatherly’s historic train station, once the borough’s of- council went into a short executive session. When the fices and now empty, was meeting resumed, council offered to bidders last month. At the regular Weatherly was unanimous in rejecting borough council meeting held all bids, with the reason being February 17, bids were opened. they were not high enough. There were three bidders, Bids for the 2021 paving businesses from Mountain Top program were also opened. The ($65,000) and Jim Thorpe three bids were within $460, ($78,775), and a Weatherly with Lehigh Asphalt being selected with low bid of $52,148. businessman, Daniel Huang, Paving will start once schools who offered $116,000 for the close for the summer. This property. Huang shared that he’s like to open a restaurant in year’s roads are on the west side of the borough, including Jefthe building. A fourth item came with the ferson and Washington Streets, Lilac, Chestnut, and Birch, bids, a letter from the Weatherly Area Museum, who along with Zaremba’s Way.

Council approved a request for a handicap parking space in front of a Second Street home. Deputy Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer Tom Breznitsky, who has been with the borough for 18+ months, will be appointed as full time Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer, with an increase in pay. Borough manager Harold Pudliner has held those positions, and will leave them now for Breznitsky. Stephanie Kurtz has moved away, and vacated her seat on the Civil Service Commission. Lori Ursta was appointed to fill the vacancy, and Jerome Grega and Michael Bellizia

reappointed for three year terms. Also reappointed to boards were Jim Wetzel, Tim Williams and Bellizia to the Planning Commission for four-year terms, and Robert Sturtevant to the Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB). There is a vacancy on the ZHB, and letters of interest can be sent c/o the Borough. In the financial report, the borough had income of $41,123, transfers from electric of $60,000 and sewer of $50,000, versus expenses of $145,432. Bills for the four weeks from January 28 to February 18 totaled $234,377 — with the biggest expenses being the purchase

of electricity, and insurances. Five more loads of road salt arrived ahead of anticipated winter weather. Weatherly Police reported 275 incidents in January. Of these, 29 were criminal charges. There were 37 traffic tickets written, and two for non-traffic offenses. $840 in parking tickets were issued. Charges include $3,100 in impound fees, and forfeitures at $4,293. Weatherly Borough council met in a mixed meeting, socially distanced, with four members calling in. The next regular council meeting will be March 15, at noon.

cold, some Texas windmills froze. The loss of power there caused Texas’ power grids to crash, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power during freezing temperatures. Loss of power is reducing production and refining of oil and gasoline in Texas. A sharp continued rise in energy prices is predicted. WHY WOULD ANY AMERICAN KILL A BILL TO REDUCE THE COST OF LIFE-SAVING INSULIN? Another first step by the new President is to kill the long, hard fought battle with “Big Pharma,” to reduce the cost of insulin for diabetic patients in the USA. All other nations enjoy low-cost insulin while Americans continue to pay the highest prices in the world. Insulin costs in the USA have soared with no justification other than greed.

CBS News quotes a college student recently saying her bill for insulin has risen from $130 to $495 per month. “The price in Canada for a three-month supply of Lantus Solostar (3 ml) is currently around $149 per month, while the average retail price in the U.S. is a staggering $387 per month.” www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20180725/spiking-insulin-costs The prior president attacked Big Pharma and won, as 88 million Americans were about to see the prices lowered. The current president killed the bill with no reason given. I must ask for what reason would an American president intentionally put the financial screws to 88 Million people in the USA who need insulin to live? I have many more questions. I hope everyone else does too.

Veterans Corner Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com I am sorry for missing last week’s article, it was a tough week. Speaking of a tough week, our Nation is having a couple tough ones too. Without being political, I will just ask a few questions concerning current events, and you decide. ARE OPEN BORDERS IN THE NATION’S BEST INTEREST RIGHT NOW? 25,000 refugees, untested for any diseases, will be taken in to be cared for by taxpayers.

Those taxpayers are suffering from high unemployment, caused by a pandemic. We cannot get our own citizens vaccinated right now. Should these refugees get released right into society, or after a full set of vaccines? Is it smart, considering the ripple effect of up to 100,000 jobs lost by the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline and border wall construction projects? ARE WINDMILLS

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REALLY GOOD FOR THE ENVIROMENT AND NATURE? My research found that power generating windmills kill 573,000 birds a year. So, claims that wind turbines/windmills are environmentally friendly are BUNK, they are industrialized killers of wildlife. As bad as oil is said to be, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, listed as one of the worst in history, killed an estimated total of 102,000 birds and waterfowl over three years, while windmills killed 1,719,000 birds. Why are environmental groups not reporting wildlife kills by windmills, like they do oil? Windmill “Green energy,” is great, unless you are a bird. WHY ARE GAS AND OIL PRICES SPIKING SHARPLY? Since January 6th, gas prices have increased. And now because of unforeseen

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took on the Lady Whippets, falling 69-54. Kelly Mrozinski had her career high of 18 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 2 points – 14 of those in the second half. Rachel Derr also Melber explained that the Carbon County Controller. set her career high, with 16 sale of the Weatherly Area Businessman Tom Gerhard, of points. Community Pharmacy includPacker Twp., currently chairAt Eurana Park, the Storks ed a stipulation by CVS that man of the Packer Township held off Fuel Savers 32-22, Dr the closing of the store would supervisors (serving as super- T’s Aces kept just ahead of a not be publicized in advance. visor for 24 years), announced charging Ed’s Clippers team Helping Melber operate the his candidacy for Carbon 34-31, and Hinkle Roofing, store over his time here was a County Commissioner. led by Andrew von Frisch’s group of long-time, loyal em14 points, took care of H&S The White Haven Area Suds 36-20. Hinkle and the Sports Association will Storks are tied atop the league co-sponsor with the White at 12-1. Haven Center Lions the anIn Senior Division action, nual Fifth and Sixth Grade Rotary got by the J&E team Basketball Classic, held at the 16-10, and Fire Company Keystone Gym at the White by Seth Isenberg rolled over the Lions 42-27 Haven Center Feb. 28 to behind Brad Howton’s 27 March 3. Team match-ups for points. Last Thursday, the Over the years, pharmacists the opening round are Fire Company and Legion Ed Melber and Frank Sefchick Freeland Y vs. St. Jude’s teams went into overtime, before him supported dozat 5:30, then St. Nick’s/St. with Legion winning 43-42. ens of Weatherly Area youth Gerhard Roofing knocked Mary’s vs. Pittston at 6:30, and charitable organizations. with Northwest vs. Weatherly off the Lions 36-16, with Melber shared a list with The help of Salena Mrozinski’s 8 Journal-Herald. He sponsored at 7:30, ending with White points. Haven vs. St. Anthony’s at teams in Biddy Basketball and In the Senior Division 8:30. Youth Soccer, donated to the foul shooting contest, Nick Community Chest, Weatherly Marty Mrozinski writes that Hadzick and Mark Chincola Area Community Library, and moved on to the next round. Ken Lawson’s 18 points led Citizens and L&L Fire Comthe Wreckers to a JV game victory 47-45, marking a sweep of the Olympians. The varsity Wrecker boys held off the Jim Thorpe team’s comeback, led by Bob Pugh’s 25 points and eight rebounds, and Jeff Pleban’s 23 points. Four days later, the Wreck$10 per dog or cat ers traveled to MMI and came away with a 76-55 win that This Saturday, February 27 • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. was closer than the final score Proof of rabies vaccine required if not a current indicates. Dave Jemo let with Beasty Treats client. Mask must be worn and signup a fine all-around game, 18 recommended to assure a spot. points, seven blocked shots, five steals and four rebounds. Sign up on http://Facebook.com/BTPSDG The JVs ran by MMI 73-46, or by calling (570)579-7735 led by Tom McCluskey’s 16 and Tom Strohl’s 14 points. We carry a full line of pet supplies and food for your pet’s needs — The Lady Wreckers traveled whatever kind of pet you have! to Tri-Valley, losing 65-34, but the JVs played the Lady Call (570)579-7735 | www.beastytreats.com Bulldogs close, coming in just short at the end 29-28. Three 314 Main Street, White Haven days later, The Lady Wreckers

ployees including Ruth Sabol, Beverly Ross, and pharmacist Paul Brazzo. The Melber family all helped out at various times. Among the others who worked there are Susan Sarosky, Dylan Lesisko, Lori Lesisko, Charlotte Kriley and Tricia Snisky, plus fill-in pharmacists Bill Seitzinger, Lou Montanaro and Ceil Zurawa. During the COVID-19 lockdown, the staff provided con-

tinuing pharmacy services to customers for their prescriptions and sundries through a walk-up window at the side of the historic building. With the sale of the WACP, the space in that historic building is now available for rent. Melber offers heartfelt thanks to his customers and the community for their support, ending his note about the closing by wishing “great health to all.”

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panies. He bought ads in the High School yearbook and basketball books. He donated items for fundraisers at St. Matthews, Salem U.C.C., and the American Legion post. He also supported events like the Weatherly Hill Climb, Van Horn Memorial Golf Tournament, and Carbon County Senior Games. Businesses like the Weatherly Area Community Pharmacy, with entrepreneurs like Ed Melber, are part of what makes a community like Weatherly a warm and special place. The sale and closing of the WACP is a double loss due to his support of community groups, now finished. When the grocery store closed in Weatherly, something similar occurred. J&E had sold to the Agosti family. J&E, and then Agosti’s, were another business that supported most everything hereabouts. Their departure left a hole, and an empty space. A few years later, Dollar General opened in the old grocery store, but as a national company, they don’t involve themselves locally the way small-town businesses do. The Weatherly Area Community Pharmacy will be missed for their support and

friendship, and the convenience and service of a smalltown business. Thank you to Ed Melber and his family for his years here. The friends you have made here over the years wish you the best in your retirement.

Brenda Kline… Continued from page 1

have changed—parcels are up, letters down. What will she miss most? “The people,” Kline said. She recalled the people she worked with over the years, many of them now deceased. She remembers kids “that grew up and have their own kids now,” that she got to know. What comes next? Brenda isn’t sure. She may look for a part-time job to keep busy. She and her husband have opened South Main Storage in Mountain Top, and management of the storage units will be part of what will keep her busy. The White Haven Post Office will continue to be wellstaffed with friendly people. But it will be a different place with Brenda Kline. Her co-workers and the community will miss her, and wish her a happy retirement.

Seth’s Sightings Snow, snow go away. The little storm of early this week was forecast to dust our area with 1 to 3 inches, and instead left up to 8 inches in places. After spending most of last week clearing ice and snow from the previous snows, this was a bit disheartening. I am placing hopes in warm weather predicted for later this week in melting away much of the new stuff. Saturday afternoon, we took a ride to the West End dog park for the dogs, driving through Hickory Run State Park in a snow squall that made everything pretty, and made us slow down to appreciate it. At the dog park, we were alone until a couple came out of a nearby trail on snowshoes.

After the park stop, we were heading into Allentown for a fine Greek dinner. We cut off Route 209 at Trachsville to head downhill towards Little Gap, driving along township roads narrowed by snow drifts from the afternoon snow. On our way, we passed by a farm with horses, and saw them chasing each other in the snow, which was truly beautiful. Farther along, we also sighted a cow running for hay freshly put out in the field — late for dinner perhaps? At Little Gap, we detoured over the covered bridge there, then went past Blue Mountain Ski Area to go up and over the mountain. Arriving in Allentown, we cut through local residential streets and saw how the snow had narrowed

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them — great big snow piles where folks shoveled out their cars, along with chairs and various other space holder, on the theory of “I dug it, it’s my spot.” The Greek meal at Nosto’s was superb — moussaka for me, a lamb stew for Ruth, and galaktoboureko for dessert. Sunday afternoon was our shopping time. We were in Lake Harmony, so went over to Big Boulder and were pleased to see a reasonably full parking lot and a good lift line. Skiing conditions looked great — a sunny day with some fresh powder. We sighted great big icicles on a home with icicle lights — which we found funny. Some buildings have icicles nearly two stories high in shady corners. We also sighted people sledding at the quarry in Penn Forest, and tracks from sledding beside two fairways at the golf course at Split Rock. As we drove through Albrightsville on our way to where we shop, we sighted a sign that read: Hiring (on the first line), then Cheddar Kielbasa on the line under it. We wonder what the job description is. On the same trip, we sighted a paradox of a pair of ducks. As we drove over a small stream, I spotted what looked to be a large bird, either standing or swimming, but as we gained a better angle as we moved along, and realized we were not looking at one critter, but two — mallards. And also on the same trip, as cold as it was, it was still too beautiful to keep the kids indoors. A family had put out a picnic in one of the Penn Forest Park pavilions (featuring warm food). The

kids were out on one of the fields, making snow angels and snowmen. After shopping, and heading home via the back roads, we sighted an old church cemetery with its rows of tombstones, and the property owner next door had recently planted evergreens in parallel rows that matched the rows, at least to our eyes. Through the week, we’re sighting snowmobile tracks in many places. It’s been many years since there’s been this much snow for this long. Most folks had exchanged their snowmobiles for ATVs. (On that note, those ATV owners who bought the snow plow extra package are feeling smug right now.) The WBS Penguins hockey game we watched on AHL-TV last Saturday at the Hershey Bears home in the Giant Center had fans scattered through the stands. Our time for seeing hockey in the arena seats is coming soon. We have plans to sample a farm-to-table restaurant this weekend that is part of the

Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce’s restaurant week promotion. The place is tiny, located in a tiny hamlet west of Slatington. Here’s to a good meal and an adventure. Sunset is now about 6 p.m. with daylight faded by 7. In mid-March, we’ll get an extra hour back to enjoy more evening drives and dog walks. Stay safe, and if you are vulnerable to COVID, find a place and get your shot. I’m hoping for a return to normal this summer.

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Crestwood lists second quarter honor roll 7th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Addison S. Balliet, Katelyne E. Carmichael, Keira L. Dougherty, Isabel Espinoza, Noah T. Everett, Chase T. Galella, Ally M. George, Grayce E. Grazio, Madilyn G. Hinkle, Adison E. Huber, Brady R. Johnson, Emily Jones, Luke J. Joseph, Myla Keating, Callie L. Koons, Peyton E. Koons, Katherine M. Kozich, Abigail Krupa, Jillian C. Laskoski, Cooper J. Laubach, Brooke E. Lenahan, Larry Little, Ashley A. Long, Greenlee E. McElhinney, Sophia J. Medico, Derron M. Miller, Emma R. Murtha, Kaci M. Palmiter, Alexis R. Panzik, Sarah Pasternick, Parth G. Patel, Avery E. Pisano, Aaqil U. Rehman, Gavin Rindock, Eric A. Rinehimer, Addison J. Robbins, Leah Roberts, Sean P. Rossi, Priya P. Shah, Maya A. Shakfa, Jaden J. Shedlock, Brody J. Stewart, Sophia Tomek, Regan O. Wanchisen, Carter M. Wanyo, Brianna R. Weiss, Spencer C. Young, Jonathan C. Yurkanin High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Carly E. Aigeldinger, Jordan E. Andrews, Kyra L. Bechtel, Macie E. Centak, Brady T. Cook, Sophia G. Cyphert, Madalyn M. Danko, Julianna A. Dodge, Lauren E. Falcheck, Warren R. Farley, Brianna J. Franco, Scarlett H. Furedi, Kaitlyn M. Gaughan, Colin D. Gordon, Alexys Hazeltine, John K. Joseph III, Hayley M. Keiser, MacKenzie R. Kovalski, Alana Kucuk, Matthew J. Miller, Haylie M. Newell, Deaglan O’Farrell, Samuel T. Partington, Sofia Pasternick, Shlok A. Patel, Emma I. Revel, Oliver Robledo, Kyla R. Romanoski, Ella M. Russell, Dante R. Schwartz, Grady Seltzer, Logan A. Spaide, Mason T. Staude, Zachary R. Stavish, Jeffrey B. Stec JR, Emilie V. Stofko, Cadence A. Stravinski, Thomas M. Thompson JR, Brennen M. Verba, Abigail L. Wehner, Sydney M. Werger, Laci R. White, Victoria White, Albert Xie, Angelina Zheng Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Zayan Ansari, Simon P. Basham, Loralei M. Becker, Michael E. Columbo, Olivia J. DeJesus, Alayna N. Dietrick, Mattingly A. Divers, John B. Evans, Eric J. Favata JR, Nevaeh R. Finnegan, Kiana M. Ghorieshi, Karlee P. Gilson, Ethan J. Heithaus, Emma L. Kairo, Mollie R. Kozich, Alex J. Marich, Hayden R. Martinchek, Lillian E. Miraglia, Arowyn E. Mulhearn, Gavin T. Ondeck, Deven T. Paulson, Alexis M. Richmond, Landyn A. Sanabria, Kaydence A. Schreiner, Rachel V. Shoemaker, Thomas J. Stavitzski III, Jonathan J. Stibick, Tyler L. Tavares,

Dylan J. Venesky, Connor P. Wagaman, Avory F. Weiss, Jayda M. Wert, Daisy J. West, Michael A. Wickiser

Theresa M. Borsuk, Carson P. Coen, Nevaeh R. DeJesus, Ayrton J. DeLorenzo, Mark A. Ferdinand, Jason G. Finnegan, Sara E. Gordner, Elizaveta 8th Grade J. Graydus, Onur Haltas, Madeline R. Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Johnson, Carter R. Kennedy, Aaron Ava A. Albee, John L. Augustine IV, M. Kogoy, Kylie D. Kranson, Randall Violet B. Balara, Vidhi Bansal, Joseph A. Mercado, Tessa O. Miller, Michael N. Baranowski, Kaelyn G. Barker, T. Modrovsky, Abby L. Olander, Lincoln M. Bibla, Thomas A. BiscotEvan J. Olson, Cole V. Pyrah, Zoe L. ti, Ella M. Brady, Holland C. Brandt, Raudenbush, Luke J. Russell, Lorelai Abigail R. Burton, Camerone C. Carlos, Russomano, Ryan J. Sechleer, Corban Natalynn R. Celmer, Katie R. Charsky, Sellers, Addison E. Walsh, Nicholas R. Mia G. Chitswara, Aubrey M. Cholewa, Webb, Shane J. Whitonis Avery Cloutier, Isabella R. Cyphert, Dane J. DiLodovico, Dylan Domzalski, 9th Grade Allison Drust, Kaegan Feist, Virginia G. Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Franks, Katherine M. Gallagher, Brady Jenna R. Alexander, Gabriella R. M. Grevera, Aleksander B. Jaskiewicz, Ambosie, Juliana Ambosie, Mary Kate Jane K. Jenkins, Olivia N. Jolie, Rebec- Banford, Nichilas A. Borelli, Madelyne ca G. Keating, Kylah R. Kelly, Jensen P. Carmichael, Isabella I. Colandrea, P. Kennoy, Owen L. Kline, Kiley R. Mia R. Costello, Charlene M. DaKondraski, Kaylie S. Kronick, Jack A. isey, Emily J. DelVecchio, Scarlett M. Kwarcinski, Colin R. Lazo, Emerson E. Evans, Logan C. Jasnoski, Edwin T. Lazo, Emily K. Leicht, Kevin A. Luther, Kimsal, Elizabeth A. Kozich, Margaret Lucy C. Malia, Allena M. Martinez, Ava G. Kozich, Ryan D. Kozich, Megan E. G. McConnell, Madison V. Mendrzycki, Ella M. Novelli, Adam Nulton, Kendall T. Petrosky, Maison J. Petzold, Benjamin Radziewicz, Ella L. Richards, Ashten R. Rinehimer, Shreema Rupareliya, Tristen J. Sabatini, Audrey A. Shebelock, Sarah G. Shipton, Molly M. Simko, Robert J. Skirchak JR, Maria C. Smith, Sienna A. Smith, Brooke E. Toney, Zane Nino G. Villafuerte, Alyse E. Wanchisen, Dylan A. Weikel, Owen R. Weyhenmeyer, Victoria R. Yurick, Ethan L. Zabroski High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Sophia Andahazy, Brandi L. Aton, Abigail R. Barna, Cameron D. Belisle, Natalie G. Bogdon, Isabelle Carlin, Colin N. Cholewa, Dylan W. Collins, Chloe E. Costello, Persephone L. Cunningham, Alyson D. Decker, Kyle A. Draina, Ava G. Evans, Caelyn N. Fisher, Abigail K. Graybeal, Clark E. Groth, Shannon Jameson, Mackenzie L. Kearney, Cole A. Kline, Hope A. Kline, Evelyn K. Kruczek, Madelynn S. Krupa, Summer R. Larrabee, Jacob M. Lettieri, Jolin Lin, Natalina Manganiello, Claudio M. Mateos II, Caleb J. McManus, Elijah S. Meadows, Sarah Mert, Robert J. Morgis, Carson J. Moyer, Kyleigh E. Olex, Shiv H. Patel, Alexa R. Paul, Addison M. Pirrone, Amira D. Pirrone, Marissa T. Sanders, William D. Savner, Christopher G. Schlude, Jorja R. Snyder, Isabel A. Soto Alicea, Jack C. Storm, Jarod C. Thomas, Colin J. Wehrenberg, Michael J. Yeager Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Connor C. Anderton, Adam Aoun, Kelsey A. Benn, Ethan Boellmann,

Laskoski, Andrew P. Lenahan, Victoria M. Lupo, Aubrey Macri, Sydney A. Magda, Logan P. Marko, Trevor J. Miller, Mason C. Myers, Olivia E. Oresick, Kyle N. Orrson, Caleb S. Partington, Saif U. Rehman, Joshua D. Roman, Eliza Seifert, Julia M. Sinavage, Matthew K. Sklarosky, Emma E. Suhoski High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Austin Campbell, Kara A. Collins, Donald W. Croughn III, Mason P. Czapla, Abigail L. Davis, Vianca Espinoza, Mayson Girton, Osten M. Grigas, James L. Grosz, Lindsey Gustas, Morgan E. Hudak, Natalie M. Hunsinger, Derek J. Johnson, Lauren E. Kijek, Morgan L. Koons, Matthew B. Kralj, Tyler J. Kruczek, Joseph J. Lokuta, Bianca C. Long, Kenneth J. Lynch JR, Jake Y. Marich, Leila A. McGraw, Hibba Z. Mehran, Margaret C. Modrovsky, Haily E. Morales, Michael J. Mullisky, Gianna M. Musto, Daevin Myers, Mallory A. Myers, Olivia Pesta, Carley

Pocono, Evan C. Poncavage, Cameron W. Randall, Elisa E. Reluzco, Maggie A. Riccio, Alese K. Ritts, Olivia M. Robatin, Joshua D. Rotski, Stephanie N. Scott, Kayla R. Shaw, Cheyenne T. Straub, Mason A. Tomek, Brayden M. Wanchisen, Ainsley I. Webby, Joshua R. Woodworth, Madelyn E. Yohey Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Allen Angon, Allyson Babula, James Barrett, Annabel G. Bogdon, Donald R. Casterline, Maxwell E. Davis, Aidan C. DeMarzo, Anna B. Elliott, Christopher M. Harmon, Jeremy N. Hart, Deven B. Hazlak, Justin G. Hischar, Lily M. Hughes, George E. Jennings IV, Colten N. Kolasensky, Grayson A. Koons, Anastasia A. Kostin, Naviah M. Labar, Gabriel J. McLaughlin, Jenna Medvetz, Dylan J. Minet, Olivia G. Mitchell, Kennedy G. Mullen, Matthew S. O’Boyle, Lily A. Richman, Sean P. Rodgers, Logan S. Rolles, Madalyn E. Smith, Mikayla M. Sullick, Luke J. Swerdon, Anna G. Thomas, Jason T.

See CHS HONORS, page 10

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NEW POLICE OFFICERS IN WHITE HAVEN: At the start of the February 22 White Haven Borough Council meeting, Mayor Fred Meier, right, administered the oath of office to two new part-time police officrs. Shown from left are John Tamburello and Mitchell Muir, and police chief Tom Szoke. JH: Ruth Isenberg

Impact of I-80 bridge decisions a concern for White Haven by Ruth Isenberg

at the park could be coordinated. Engineer Don Totino noted A request by the White that PennDOT will be doing Haven Sports Association some drilling in the park this at the February 22 borough week or next; coring is curcouncil meeting to use rently being done under the Lehigh Park this summer for bridges on the Lehigh Gorge Little League and Babe Ruth Trail, and the equipment will games turned into a discusmove to the park when it is sion of PennDOT plans relatcompleted. Totino said the ing to the construction of the Interstate 80 bridges over the contractor will put down mats Lehigh River. And that discus- to avoid damage, and will have to restore any damage sion led to another regarding the proposal to toll the bridge, that does happen. He will be making inspections as the and others along I-80, and work is done. the effect that could have on Fears about losing part traffic patterns through the borough. of the park were expressed. Reportedly property ownUse of the field March ers, including the borough, through November was aphave been put on notice that proved with a requirement lengthening the access ramps that the league supply proof may require property to be of insurance, a volunteer list, and a schedule so other events taken so that the bridge can be

widened. The Sports Association would like to develop a contingency plan to rehabilitate the fields at Linesville Park should part of Lehigh be used. Construction is not expected to begin until 2024-2025. Discussion turned to the proposal to fund the construction by tolling the bridge. The impact of increased traffic on Route 940 through the borough could be considerable. Council is working now with PennDOT to improve compliance with Stop signs on Church Street, and Totino suggested the project could help move the intersection improvements higher on the county’s ten-year plan. More on this meeting next next week.

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CHS Honors Continued from page 8

Williams, Kayla L. Wisniewski, Chester T. Wright III, Codie B. Yeager, Katelyn A. Yohey 10th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Zain Ansari, Trista S. Ball, Morgan A. Bauch, Taylor Bayley, Ceanna E. Belisle, Juliet R. Biscotti, Owen C. Blazick, Collin M. Bogdon, Jean L. Bonn, Katelyn Bozinko, Conor J. Buckley, Sheila M. Canaii, Isabella A. Caporuscio, Nicholas Cesario, Anna R. DeSino, Jacob R. Dopp, Caitlin A. Dushanko, Madison E. Foley, Ainslee E. Green, Emma Guydish, Jaidyn N. Helmbold, Joshua R. Hilpp, Kennedie L. Huber, Noah W. Jakubowski, Madison A. Jolie, Raymond Joseph, Nicole A. Langan, Dakota D. Langlitz, Kaitlyn E. Leicht, Scott W. Lenio, Anthony L. Lettieri, Saige R. Magagna, Makenzie G. Maguire, Aubrey M. McManus, Isaac C. Mertz, Ellen E. Morris, Andrew S. Murawski, Grace C. Pasternick, Dhruv R. Patel, John R. Plante, Mia J. Pollack, Andrew J. Poyer, Riley E. Robbins, Maria E. Roberts, Shreya D. Rupareliya, Francesca I. Scarano, Luciano S. Schwartz, Hayley E. Selfe, Robert Shafer, Aidan C. Simko, Abigail A. Spaide, Ryan Stencavage, Anna A. Stibick, Alexis N. Stofko, Megen E. Stolpe, Rebecca M. Tirpak, Mikayla B. Toney, Madison E. Van Gorden, Julia A. Vogt, Maxwell J. Wagner, Brenna M. Wehrenberg, Jolie E. Weiss, Alexander J. Wiedlich High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Gemma Alberti Lyndsay M. Anderton, Jack T. Andrews, Michael E. Antosh, Audrey Boellmann, Grace Bovey, Zachary R. Brannigan, Brandon A. Burbank, Victoria A. Butler, Frances Cardenas, Olivia V. Chappell, Camryn E. Collins, Trevor J. Dean, Faith Delay, Brendan P. Dennis, Braiden C. Fallbright, Paige M. Fallbright, Tyler M. Furedi, Julia K. Glowacki, Allyson M. Gordon, Jessica Graziano, Ammie P. Grushke, Madison M. Hayes, Connor M. Herron, Cadence Hiller, Aidan J. Hoeft, Molly Jameson, Aidan A. Jardine, Olivia A. Jardine, Ryan M. Kachurak, Mia Kane, Benjamin M. Keil, Daniel S. Kernan, Robert T. Knight, Kayla E. Kresge, Charles M. Lake, Brooke Lapinski, Grace E. Legg, Victoria W. Li, Annabelle M. Macurak, Kaitlyn E. Martin, Sean J. Munson, Tia O’Neill, Grace E. Osiecki, Tessa J. Pollack, Bree A. Reilly, Willow R. Richman, Maria Rilko, Kellie E. Rother, Makayla T. Rutchauskas, Lauren M. Schmude, Levi C. Schuler,

Polina Serbina, Devin Shaw, Emma K. Sheloski, Zachary R. Sheloski, Joseph Skipkoski, Jacob E. Slosky, Christopher Smolenak, Elianny S. Torres, Emma C. Vanchure, Anthony Wan, Owen M. Weaver, Luke S. Wielgopolski, James J. Yurick, Mason M. Zavistoski, Kennedy Zlockie Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) George M. Albright IV, Jesse S. Barney, Marlena N. Bednar, Magnus M. Bibla, Jayden T. Brooking, Santino A. Casarella, Madison E. Casey, Noah M. Ceklosky, Aayan Chaudhry, Andrew T. Conklin, Leeann B. Cramer, Kylie E. Doherty, Macey M. Durofchalk, Michelle A. Enochs, Thomas R. Giraldi, Gabriel J. Glassic, Aaron E. Gorka, Dylan A. Gower, Hayden J. Greenberg, Kylee M. Grimley, Brandon M. Hamburger, Nicholas M. Humen, Emma L. Kamowski, Olivia R. Kamowski, Caleb Keiser, Joseph P. Kraynak, Evyn S. Makowski, Zoe L. McNeill, Nick L. Miscavage, James A. Modrovsky, John R. Nixon III, Sean A. O’Boyle, Grace E. Pachick, Regina L. Pagarelski, Ella Panzik, Andreina Pratt, Jesse J. Rybak, Jodi L. Simonton, Elizabeth C. Sodergren, Emily L. Toronzi, Frank J. Usavage, Gabrielle D. Vencak 11th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Matthew J. Banford, Myatalia Barna, Erin E. Barno, Hailey S. Borsuk, Jack F. Brumagin, Victoria M. Casarella, Natalie Charton, Sydney Charton, Aubrey E. Colo, Nolan S. Dunnum, William N. Everett III, Braylen Feist, Kate E. Fenstermacher, Greer O. Gavin, Nash E. Greene, Shannon Griffiths, Allison D. Gugliotti, Nicholas D. Gutkowski, Alayna J. Harding, Phat X. Ho, Jadyn Hooper, Jayden D. Jachim, Genavive M. Januszewski, Dhara Javia, Zaiden Kaminsky, Katherine A. Kogoy, Joshua R. Kollar, Abbey R. Krzywicki, Carter Laubach, Julia Lazo, Vicky Li, Megan McGovern, Megan McLaughlin, Arwaa Mehran, Megan Mills, Ruth Mullisky, Reece Mylet, Jessica Niznik, Krista L. Papura, Joshua D. Partington, Tanisi J. Patel, Nadia Peimany, Julia Poncavage, Olivia L. Richards, Benjamin H. Rossi, Sarah J. Russell, Jaden Scott, Ethan Shudak, John K. Sklarosky, Abbey Smith, Nathan J. Weaver, Emily Woss, Derrick Xie, Nicole Zurawski High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Lauren Amend, Nathanael P. Barron, Sara Bonn, Donald Brady, Matthew M. Brannan, Makayla Breslin, Sydney E. Bruno, Bisma Chaudhry, Kevin H. Cheng, Ryan H. Covelens, Anthony B. Dangio II, Molly K. DeMarzo, Leah Dietrich, Adele M.

Dougherty, Raina J. Fountain, Tristen M. Gallagher, Emma H. George, Linsey Gluc, Melanie Golden, Ava M. Groth, Joseph A. Gzemski, Logan A. Haddix, Christopher E. Hannon, Andrew J. Hischak, Madison Hudak, Lauren R. Kalinowski, Johana E. Kernan, Jessica Koptcho, Morgan Lawson, Zachary R. Meadows, Connor S. Murtha, Joseph K. Otero, Nidhi H. Patel, Parth Patel, Vanessa E. Paul, Stephanie L. Pollock, Isabella M. Ramirez, Grant E. Rose, Grace Rusinko, Conner Scheffley, Kiara B. Schry, Paige Scott, Elizabeth A. Sheldon, Allyson J. Sodrosky, Zoe A. Stewart, Rachel K. Stover, Kyleigh E. Thomas, Ava J. Usavage, Aidan J. Verdekal, Ava Wanchisen, Jenna M. Williams, Taylor Wine, Kayla Witinski, Quinn K. Zabiegalski, Darran Zimmermann JR, Jessica Zimmermann Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Olivia Aigeldinger, Brooke L. Aton, Emily E. Barley, Rebecca Biddinger, Hailey Clark, Sarah Daniels, Rachel Deets, Kayleigh Derwin, Trent G. DiLodovico, Emma Domzalski, Julliana M. Esparza, Kira Fenwick, Evan Fey, Aidan M. Gierszal, Ariauna M. Harris, Zachary Harrison, Morgan Hodle, Alexander J. Jennings, Brooke E. Keil, Abdul-Muhaimin Khan, Riley Koch, Samantha Kulp, Hannah O. Lasoski, Cameron McCarthy, Sophia K. Novrocki, Tyler M. Oresick, Liam D. Petty, Kylah M. Pratt, Chase Pugh, Chloe Pugh, Madison M. Reilly, Kelsey Rinehimer, Hunter Rolles, John V. Scanlan, Brandon Schwartz, Katelyn A. Scotti, Clarissa D. Snyder, Ethan Stoltz, Haley J. Sullick, Nathan D. Thomas, Annabelle R. Witkowski, Adam Wood, Ryan J. Yedloski, Andrew Zheng 12th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Samantha Andes, Mitchell E. Awdakimow-Stec, Hana Bader, Samantha Beers, Hillary R. Blazick, Sheradyn E. Boris, Faith E. Brandt,

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High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Zachary T. Antosh, Yashu Bansal, Ariana Bewighouse, William J. Bogdon, Carly G. Bono, Kyle Buchanan, Anthony J. Conde, Avery L. Czapla, Francis Doherty, Michael J. Enochs, Antonella A. Esparza, Olivia R. Fisher, Joseph Glazenski, Elizabeth L. Glowacki, Joseph M. Gola, Victoria Harper, Narissa M. Jackson, Emily Kalada, Khushi E. Kansal, Gavin Kosko, Julien C. Lacoste, Anastasia Lawson, Sara J. Mascelli, Caitrin Mullisky, Colin J. Novatnak, John Olejnik, Angelica S. Pares Alicea, Dev V. Patel, Abigail Roman, Joceleen Romero Diaz, Ciera C. Rybak, Michael J. Sheldon, Matthew Smith, Elizabeth Supkowski, Jamie M. Thomas, Evangelos Victoros, Reece A. Wagner, Elliott Williams, Dmitri Yarczower, Ashleigh L. Yedlock, Rachel E. Zingaretti, Jeffrey I. Zoebisch Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Kyle A. Barley, Ava Boellmann, Trevor Bukowski, Aryanna R. Burke, Alexandria W. Carpenter, Cameron Chalk, Caleb R. Deckman, Julian B. Dennis, Kaila P. Derr, Brayden Fenwick, Adam S. Garraoui, Collin Gittens, Kurt E. Grenzberg, Truong X. Ho, Ryan Kostiuk, Nicholas A. Kreuzer, Kelsey M. Kulak, Adam Litchkofski, Brennan C. Magin, Luna M. Maron-Barbrie, Nicholas R. Matthews, Mark S. Matysczak, Noah J. Partington, Shivani P. Patel, Tanmay B. Patel, Austin Payne, George C. Petrick, Jordon K. Roberson, Nicholas Ruggeri, Hailey J. Schmidt, Trystan T. Wielgopolski, Reese Yenchik

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Comets’ Zabroski headed to regional wrestling

One Crestwood wrestler will be moving on to the Class 3A Southeast Regional thanks to his performance at the district championships Saturday. Comet Trey Zabroski placed second at 138 pounds at the District 2 Class 3A Championships at Mohegan Sun Arena, punching his ticket to this Saturday’s regional tournament in Easton. The top two wrestlers at each weight move on. Crestwood competed in just two matches all season due to COVID-19 issues in the program. Zabroski entered the tournament 2-0, and won his only contested match by fall this season. Still, the two-time district silver medalist was seeded first. He easily won his first two contests of the day, a first-period fall over Dominic Trotter in the quarterfinals and a 9-3 decision over Pittston Area’s Nico Solano in the semifinals. In the finals against third-seeded Sam Stevens (10-1) of Abington Heights, Zabroski fell victim to a five-point move in the opening period to fall behind 5-0. However, Zabroski put together a reversal with three of his own back points to tie the score at 5-5. Stevens had the final word, hitting another lateral drop and working to a pin

in 1:02. Zabroski settled for his third district silver. “A little disappointment for Trey there. I know what it feels like as a three-time district runner-up. You sit and really want that district title,” Crestwood head coach Darren Testa said. “But he made a mistake and paid for it. He moves on and we hope for a

better result next week.” The Comets had five other wrestlers place in the one-day tournament. Nolan Stortz (third), Alex Romanoski (fourth), Jake Andrews (sixth), Devin Shaw (sixth) and Cole Kakalecik (sixth) were all point-scorers for the Comets, who finished ninth overall with 63 team points.

Delaware Valley scored 180.5 points, edging Abington Heights (173) and third-place Hazleton Area (135) for the team championship. “I think it showed later in the day that we have only had two matches, haven’t had any tournaments or multiple match meets. We are still sitting like it is the first week

in December,” Testa said. “Normally you have three or four weeks of practice before getting your first competition. We had 20 days of practice the whole year. “I am happy with the guys. We wanted our underclassmen to get into the medal rounds for points for seedings next year and they did.”

Aaron Rodgers, a very unlucky player by Tyler Sherman

ing a winning team around him. It all starts with Mike McWhen it comes to the NFL, Carthy. Mike’s coaching style one player is the G.O.A.T. His name is Tom Brady, and there is not meant to win football games - an assertion that can is no debating what that man has accomplished. And I’m not be seen in his 1st year in Dallas. And what about the skill going to say that the Packers’ players surrounding Rodgers? Aaron Rodgers would have done more in Brady’s position. Rodgers has only thrown one touchdown to a first-round To make such an assertion pick. ONE! How does an orgaon hypotheticals diminishes nization with a quarterback of Brady’s accomplishments. But I will say this: the Pack- Rodgers’ capabilities not draft ers have failed Aaron Rodgers. a high-end wide receiver in the first round? Here’s why. In Rodgers, the And while we can look back Packers drafted a once-in-alifetime talent. What did they in the NFL Drafts and see do with it? They gave Rodgers countless mistakes made, years of poor coaching, less none is worse than the 2020 than average defenses, and Draft. The Packers passed on minimal help by way of build- drafting wide receivers and drafted another quarterback instead. What makes this a mind-boggling move is that terrific wide receivers were available to the team, including Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr, Laviska Shenault Jr, and Chase Claypool. All four of these receivers had incredible years in 2021 without the benefit of a full training camp,

and it is fair to say putting one of them opposite Devante Adams could have been all the difference. The Packers’ ineptitude also comes in post-season play. Keep in mind that they play in a weak division with perennial losers Chicago and Detroit. So we need to evaluate the post-season, not the regular season, to get a fair evaluation of the Packers’ performance. So let’s look at the final scores of elimination games that the Packers have played during Rodgers’ career: 2020: 31-26 LOSS 2019: 37-20 LOSS 2016: 44-21 LOSS 2015: 26-20 LOSS 2014: 23-20 LOSS 2013: 23-20 LOSS 2012: 45-31 LOSS 2011: 37-20 LOSS 2009: 51-45 LOSS Yes, the Packers won it all in 2010, but look at the other years. A clear pattern emerges -- mthe defense gave up a lot of points in many of those games. Even if you take away the two worst defen-

sive games, they still were giving up an average of 32 points per game. If you look at the points-per-game that a team defense has allowed over a season in the past 10 years, only the 2020 Detroit Lions game up more a game (32.4 points per game). Many fans will say, “Oh, Rodgers’ choked!” or “He isn’t built for the playoffs!” without realizing the extent to which his surrounding cast has hindered him. Rodgers and Company put up 25 points per game over those losses. In many playoff games, that’s enough to win. What’s it all mean? I think it means that one of the NFL’s all-time best players was hindered from winning by his own organization. With Rodgers at the helm and topnotch players around him, the Packers would have become an NFL dynasty. Tyler Sherman is a University of Kansas undergraduate. He writes for The Sports Column.

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Weatherly Area boys basketball roundup

Wreckers whip Hurricanes for 13th win Scotty Zoscin scored 19 points, Antonio Colecio had 17 more, and eight Wreckers hit the scoring column in Weatherly Area’s 65-45 victory over Schuylkill Haven Saturday night. Zoscin and Colecio combined for 13 first-quarter points to help the Wreckers (13-6 overall, 8-6 league) inch out to a 21-18 lead. Weatherly turned up the defensive pressure from there, outscoring the Hurricanes 20-6 in the second and 11-8 in the third to take a 20-point lead to the fourth. From there, the Wreckers cruised to their 13th win. Zoscin knocked down four of his team’s eight 3-pointers. In addition, Frankie Willis scored eight points and Ethan Broskoskie seven for the Wreckers. Schuylkill Haven was led by the double-figure scoring of Jack Higgins (20) and Mason Ulsh (14). Weatherly won the junior varsity game 50-36. The Wreckers will close their regular season with three games this week, starting with Wednesday at Pine Grove. They’ll host Panther Valley Thursday and visit Lincoln Leadership Academy on Friday. SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (45) — Ulsh 5 1-2 14, Higgins 7 4-6 20, Houtz 1 2-4 4, Ritchie 0 1-2 1, Carl 1 0-0 3, Felix 0 0-0 0, Sanders 0 0-0 0, Smith 0 0-0 0, McGoey 0 0-0 0, Kuzanga 0 0-0 0, Ja. Jenan 1 0-0 3, Jo. Jenan 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 8-14 45. WEATHERLY AREA (65) — Eubanks 0 0-0 0, Maguschak 0 0-0 0, Colecio 6 3-5 17, McLaurin 0 0-0 0, Derr 1 2-2 4, Zoscin 7 1-3 19, Broskoskie 3 0-0 7, Willis 3 1-2 8, Ray 0 0-0 0, Solonoski 2 0-0 4, Lowman 1 0-0 2, Ramirez 2 0-0 4. Totals: 25 7-12 65. Schuylkill Haven.................18 6 8 13 — 45 Weatherly Area...................21 20 11 13 — 65 3-pointers: Ulsh 3, Higgins 2, Carl, Ja. Jenan. Zoscin 4, Colecio 2, Broskoskie, Willis.

Marian 50, Weatherly Area 27 — Friday night in Hometown, Dewin Concepcion and Brendan Lonergan scored 15 points apiece to lead the Colts past the Wreckers in Division III play. Concepcion and Lonergan each scored seven points in the first quarter as Marian (13-2, 11-2) rolled to a 24-2 lead. Antonio Colecio scored eight points to pace Weatherly. The Colts held Weatherly’s scoring leader Scotty Zoscin without a field goal. Marian was a 50-43 junior varsity winner. WEATHERLY AREA (27) — Colecio 2 3-3 8, McLaurin 2 2-2 6, Derr 0 0-0 0, Zoscin 0 2-3 2, Willis 1 0-2 2, Ray 1 0-0 2, Solonoski 1 0-0 2, Lowman 2 1-2 5, Ramirez 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 8-12 27. MARIAN (50) — Fritz 0 0-0 0, Concepcion 7 0-0 15, Agosti 2 0-2 4, Chambers 0 0-0 0, Cerullo 2 0-0 4, Malarkey 2 0-0 4, Valente 1 2-2 5, Nyer 1 0-0 3, Bobish 0 0-0 0, Lonergan 6 3-3 15. Totals 21 5-7 50. Weatherly Area.......................2 9 8 8 — 27 Marian..................................24 8 8 10 — 50 3-pointers: Colecio, Concepcion, Valente, Nyer.

Weatherly Area 85, Panther Valley 64 — Weatherly Area stepped out of Division II-III play and handed Division I Panther Valley a non-league setback at PV last week. The Wreckers extended an 18-14 first-quarter lead to 46-28 by intermission, thanks to a 28-point second quarter. From there, Weatherly never looked back en route to the road win over Division I Panther Valley. Zoscin and Colecio provided the 1-2 punch for the Wreckers. Zoscin had a game-high 28 points and seven assists, while Colecio registered 24 points, five rebounds and five

assists. Trevor Lowman added 10 points, and 11 different Wreckers hit the scoring column. Stephen Hood paced the Panthers with 20 points and nine rebounds, and teammate Andrew Kokinda pitched in with 17 points, including five 3-pointers. WEATHERLY AREA (85) — Eubanks 0 1-2 1, Maguschak 0 0-0 0, Colecio 8 5-6 24, McLaurin 3 0-0 6, Derr 1 0-1 2, Zoscin 9 5-8 28, Broskoskie 1 0-0 2, Willis 3 0-0 6, Ray 1 0-0 2, Solonoski 1 0-0 2, Lowman 4 0-0 10, Ramirez 1 0-0 2. Totals: 32 11-17 85. PANTHER VALLEY (64) — Orsulak 0 0-0 0, B. Hood 2 1-2 7, Kindt 2 1-2 6, Pascoe 1 0-2 2, S. Hood 8 2-2 20, Hadley 0 0-0 0, Kokinda 6 0-0 17, McAndrew 1 0-0 3, Weaver 1 4-6 6, Fatzie 0 3-4 3, Berk 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 11-18 64. Weatherly Area..................18 28 25 14 — 85 Panther Valley....................14 14 21 15 — 64 3-pointers: Zoscin 5, Colecio 3, Lowman 2. Kokinda 5, B. Hood 2, S. Hood 2, Kindt, McAndrew.

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Journal Sports College Notebook Makowski named player of week Former Crestwood High basketball standout Julia Makowski was named the MAC Freedom Player of the Week after leading the Arcadia University women’s basketball team to a pair of season-opening victories recently. The 5-foot-7 junior guard averaged a double-double (18.5 points, 11.0 rebounds) in their homeand-home wins over Delaware Valley. In a 64-52 season-opening victory, Makowski scored 19 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists. The following day, Arcadia dumped DV 57-45 as Makows-

ki had 18 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals.

Emily Zoscin, LyCo win hoops opener

The Lycoming College women captured their season-opening basketball win over FDU-Florham, with former Weatherly Area High School standout Emily Zoscin playing a key part. The 5-foot7 sophomore guard started and played 19 minutes, posting four steals, four assists and three rebounds. Lycoming, which had four games postponed so far this season, will be back in action Thursday at Misericordia University.

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Crestwood girls basketball roundup

Crestwood girls string together back-to-back wins In a span of 24 hours, the Crestwood girls won back-toback games over Wyoming Valley West and Western Wayne to pull even at 6-6 on the season. Crestwood 39, Western Wayne 38 — Trailing by 12 points (33-21) after three quarters, Crestwood outscored visiting Western Wayne 18-5

in the fourth to pull out the one-point non-league win on Saturday. Julia Glowacki hit a pair of 3-pointers to help key the big finish for Crestwood (66). Helena Jardine paced the Lady Comets with 13 points. Kaeli Romanowski led Western Wayne with 19 of her team’s 38 points. Jaque Mor-

Crestwood 40, Valley West 33 — Host WESTERN WAYNE (38) — K. Romanowski 5 7-10 19, Morris 5 1-2 11, Shepherd 0 0-0 0, E. Crestwood avenged a loss to Romanowski 2 2-3 6, Long 0 2-4 2. Totals: 12 Wyoming Valley West earli10-15 38. CRESTWOOD (39) — Collins 0 0-0 0, Capoer in the season with a sevruscio 1 0-0 2, Glowacki 2 0-0 6, Johnson 0 2-2 en-point home victory in WVC 2, Weiss 3 0-0 6, Hiller 1 2-2 4, H. Jardine 4 4-9 13, Pasternick 0 0-0 0, Wickiser 3 0-0 6. Totals: Division 1 play on Friday. 13 8-13 39. Valley West..........................8 12 13 5 — 38 The Lady Comets (3-5 WVC) Crestwood............................5 4 12 18 — 39 jumped on Valley West early, 3-pointers: K. Romanowski 2. Glowacki 2, H. Jardine. racing out to a 14-2 first-quarter lead with Helena Jardine scoring six points and Jaden Weiss five. The Lady Spartans came back with a 13-3 second quarter of their own to close within two (17-15) at intermission. Crestwood outscored Valley West 23-16 in the second half WEATHERLY AREA (19) — Kane 1 0-0 2, Gaydoscik 0 0-0 0, Houser 1 4-4 7, Davidovich 0 for its third win in the last 0-0 0, James 3 2-2 8, Pugh 1 0-0 2, Paisley 0 0-0 four games. 0, Miller 0 0-0 0. Totals 6 6-6 19. Jim Thorpe...........................20 11 15 2 — 48 Jardine finished with a Weatherly Area......................0 6 5 8 — 19 3-pointers: H. Smelas, Houser game-high 20 points, and went 10-for-13 at the foul Executive Charter 58, line to help close out the win. Weatherly Area 29 — Crestwood outscored Valley Shaylynn Walters (24) and West 15-1 at the free throw T’Nyah Riggins (22) combined line. for 46 points and six 3-pointers as Executive Charter ran out to a 20-6 first-quarter lead and rolled to the non-league victory. Walters scored her team’s first 14 points to help Executive Charter to an 18-0 lead at the start. Emma Kane scored 14 points and Bethany Houser had eight for Weatherly Area. Senior Grace Miller, out for most of the season due to injury, was back in the lineup for the Lady Wreckers, scoring Tamaqua’s Coleman scored four points. 13 points and Muteyak had 10 to lead the Blue Raiders EXECUTIVE CHARTER (58) — Riggins 10 0-4 22, Greensberg 0 0-0 0, Martinez 0 0-0 0, Madrid past Weatherly Area, 43-23, 3 0-1 7, Perez 0 0-0 0, Urena 1 0-0 2, Walters 9 2-2 24, Ferra 1 0-0 3. Totals: 24 2-7 58. in eighth grade boys basketWEATHERLY AREA (29) — Kane 6 0-1 14, ball action. Ian McKeegan Gaydocsik 0 0-0 0, Houser 3 0-0 8, Davidovich 0 0-0 0, James 0 1-2 1, Pugh 0 0-0 0, Paisley 1 0-0 2, scored 10 to pace the WreckMiller 2 0-0 4. Totals: 12 1-3 29. Executive Charter.................20 15 14 8 — 58 ers. Jacob Tom added five Weatherly Area.......................6 11 4 8 — 29 points and Vincent Paisley 3-pointers: Walters 4, Riggins 2, Madrid, Ferra. Kane 2, Houser 2. four. ris pitched in 11.

Weatherly Area girls basketball roundup

JT girls ease past Lady Wreckers The Division I co-champion Jim Thorpe girls jumped out to a 20-0 start and never looked back in defeating Weatherly Area 48-19 in non-league girls basketball action last week. Leah Snisky and Skyler Searfoss scored

10 points apiece to lead Jim Thorpe (14-4). Ashley James paced Weatherly with eight points.

JIM THORPE (48) — Cinicola 0 0-0 0, Hartman 1 0-0 2, Snisky 5 0-0 10, Ginapolos 0 0-0 0, Yuhas 1 1-1 3, Wainright 0 0-0 0, Hurley 4 1-2 9, Searfoss 5 0-0 10, O. Smelas 4 1-2 9, Robinson 0 0-0 0, Fiorito 0 0-0 0, H. Smelas 2 0-0 5, Bowen 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 3-6 48.

WYOMING VALLEY WEST (33) — Marsola 2 0-0 5, Sanders 3 0-0 6, F. Tikhtova 0 0-0 0, Oliphant 1 0-0 3, Perluke 2 1-2 5, Kane 2 0-2 4, Varner 5 0-0 10. Totals: 15 1-4 33. CRESTWOOD (40) — Caporuscio 2 0-0 5, Glowacki 0 0-0 0, Johnson 1 1-2 3, Weiss 3 0-2 8, Hiller 0 1-2 1, H. Jardine 5 10-13 20, B. Kijek 0 0-0 0, Wickiser 1 1-4 3. Totals: 11 15-25 40. Valley West...........................2 15 9 7 — 33 Crestwood...........................14 3 13 10 — 40 3-pointers: Marsola, Oliphant. Weiss 2, Caporuscio.

Berwick 47, Crestwood 39 — Crestwood led host Berwick 28-26 through three quarters, but the Bulldogs scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to pull out the WVC Division I victory last week. Katie Starr scored six of her team-high 19 points in the quarter, leading a 21-11 finish for Berwick. Helena Jardine scored a game-high 20 points for the Lady Comets. BERWICK (47) — Andreas 1 0-0 3, Murphy 3 3-4 9, Nevel 1 0-0 3, K. Starr 7 4-5 19, Ouimet 3 1-4 7, G. Starr 0 0-0 0, Lewis 0 0-0 0, Whitenight 1 0-0 2, Novicki 1 0-0 2, Marte 0 2-2 2. Totals: 17 10-15 47. CRESTWOOD (39) — Caporuscio 2 0-2 4, Glowacki 1 0-0 3, Johnson 1 0-0 3, Weiss 1 0-0 2, Hiller 1 0-0 2, H. Jardine 5 7-10 20, Wickiser 1 3-5 5. Totals: 12 10-17 39. Berwick...................................8 7 11 21 — 47 Crestwood..............................12 7 9 11 — 39 3-pointers: Andreas, Nevel, K. Starr. H. Jardine 3, Glowacki, Johnson.

Jr. High Basketball roundup

Little Wreckers split with Tamaqua In the seventh grade game, the Wreckers posted a 34-29 win. Jacob Tom rimmed a game-high 16 points, Corbin Wagner tallied 11 and John Puzetti five for Weatherly Area. Trigone had 14 points and McCabe scored six for the Blue Raiders.

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Crestwood boys basketball roundup

Comets lay claim to WVC Division 1 championship The Crestwood boys are conference champions again. The Comets successfully defended their Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 boys’ basketball championship this season, defeating rival Hazleton Area 50-40 Saturday night in Hazle Township to clinch their second straight title. The Comets raced out to a 10-point lead after one quarter and never let it go, holding off the Cougars to improve to 13-1 overall, 11-0 in conference play. A scheduled Tuesday game with Wilkes-Barre Area is the only hurdle left for an undefeated league season, which would be a first in program history. “We knew there was a lot riding on this one, especially knowing that if we won, we’d clinch the whole thing and be the first team in our school to still have the chance not to lose a conference game in a season,” said senior guard Marcus Vieney, who led three Crestwood double-digit scorers with 14 points. Paul Feisel and Ryan Petrosky scored 13 and 10 points, respectively, as the Comets wrapped up their sev-

Crestwood 44, Valley West 29 — The Comets overcame a cold shooting night to defeat Wyoming Valley West Friday night in Plymouth. Ryan Petrosky scored a game-high 16 points and Jacob Zaleski added for the Comets, who won their 12th consecutive game. Crestwood missed its first eight shots from the floor before coming alive in the second quarter.

The Crestwood boys basketball team clinched the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I championship with a win over rival Hazleton Area on Saturday night. The Comets were unbeaten in WVC play heading into this week. enth Division 1 championship since moving up from Division 2 in 2005. “We talked about this being a championship game,” Crestwood head coach Mark Atherton said. “No disrespect to Hazleton, but winning it on their court is a little extra

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special. I thought our guys came out and played championship-caliber basketball.” The Cougars (7-7, 7-3) were led by Brett Antolick’s 11 points. With the Comets celebrating back-to-back division titles for the first time since 2014 and 2015, Atherton reflected on championships past, and how this year’s rates among them. “I don’t want to disrespect any former players, so I hate to categorize which one (championship) is more special than the other,” he said. “Last year was the biggest grind because we had to win four games at the end to get it done, but this year with the pandemic, how do you not put it as special? “It’s crazy. We’re wearing masks, we’re doing all this stuff, we were shut down a couple times, we did Zooms ... and these kids never wavered; they kept their focus. It’s a

great bunch of kids with great senior leadership. I’m so happy for them, not only that they got the chance to play, but to win the championship.’’ Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s game against Wilkes-Barre Area, the Comets will begin District 2 5A tournament play on Friday, March 5. In Saturday’s junior varsity game. Chris Catrone scored 15 points, including the game-winning layup with 2.5 seconds left, in the Cougars’ 33-32 win. The Comets’ Nolan Dunnum led all scorers with 21 points. CRESTWOOD (50) — M. Zaleski 0 4-4 4, Petrosky 4 1-2 10, M. Vieney 4 6-9 14, Ruggeri 2 0-0 5, Feisel 6 1-2 13, J. Zaleski 2 0-0 4. Totals 18 12-17 50. HAZLETON AREA (40) — Mata 0 0-0 0, Joseph 0 0-0 0, Cusatis 1 0-0 2, Torre 0 0-0 0, Gennaro 1 0-0 3, Antolick 4 0-0 11, Guerrero 3 1-3 8, Garcia 3 0-0 7, Rodriguez 0 0-0 0, Cruz 4 1-2 9. Totals 16 2-5 40. Crestwood............................14 10 9 11 — 50 Haz. Area...............................4 12 7 17 — 40 3-pointers: Petrosky, Ruggeri, Antolick 3, Gennaro, Guerra, Garcia

CRESTWOOD (44) — Petrosky 6 1-2 16, J. Zaleski 5 1-2 11, Feisel 3 0-0 8, M. Zaleski 2 1-2 5, Ruggeri 2 0-0 4, Vieney 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 3-6 44. VALLEY WEST (29) — Mendygral 5 0-0 12, Gorham 2 1-2 5, Barber 1 2-2 4, Brown 1 1-2 3, Mann 1 1-2 3, Gill 1 0-0 2, Harris 0 0-0 0, Sullivan 0 0-0 0, Michak 0 0-0 0, Dalley 0 0-0 0, Dubaskas 0 0-0 0, Konopke 0 0-0 0. Totals: 11 5-8 29. Crestwood............................5 10 16 13 — 44 Valley West..........................6 8 6 9 — 29 3-pointers: Petrosky 3, Feisel 2. Mendygral 2.

Crestwood 45, Pittston Area 33 — The Comets kept their win streak going, grinding out a WVC Division 1 victory over rival Pittston Area last Wednesday night at Crestwood. The Comets inched out to a 20-15 halftime lead and increased that to lead to eight (28-20) after three quarters. In the fourth, Crestwood finally put the visiting Patriots away with a 17-12 finish, highlighted by Ryan Petrosky’s eight points and Marcus Vieney’s four. Petrosky led the Comets with 13 points and Mike Zaleski followed with 12. J.J. Walsh had a game-high 16 points for Pittston Area. PITTSTON AREA (33) — Johnson 1 0-0 2, Jannuzzi 3 0-0 7, Walsh 5 3-5 16, Cericotti 1 0-0 2, Behm 3 0-0 6, Barbieri 0 0-0 0, Hoben 0 0-0 0, Powers 0 0-0 0, Locker 0 0-0 0, Aziz 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 3-5 33. CRESTWOOD (45) — M. Zaleski 5 1-2 12, Petrosky 3 6-8 13, Vieney 2 4-6 8, Ruggeri 2 0-0 5, Feisel 2 0-0 5, J. Zaleski 1 0-1 2. Totals: 15 11-17 45. Pittson Area............................6 9 5 12 — 33 Crestwood.............................. 9 11 8 17 — 45 3-pointers: Walsh 3, Jannuzzi. M. Zaleski, Petrosky, Ruggeri, Feisel.