The Journal-Herald, Thursday, March 7, 2024

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 • Volume 43 – No. 28

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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–145th YEAR, NO. 15

Council accepts WH chief’s resignation

by Ruth Isenberg

At a special meeting on Friday, March 1, White Haven Borough Council unanimously accepted the resignation of Police Chief Joanna Jinks. Council approved the resignation immediately, though Jinks had proposed March 11 as her last day.

She was appointed as interim chief effective November 1, 2023.

Council will advertise for a new chief. In the meantime, the contract with former chief Tom Szoke was extended for another three months to act as a liaison with the department, and assist with the transition to a new chief.

Sergeant Richard Mocafin, left, was named Officer In Charge until a new chief is selected. He will be paid an addition $2.50 per hour to compensate for additional duties such as drawing up a weekly schedule.

Council members Charlie Best, John Klem, Bob Lamson, Zane Writer, and John Zugarek were present, along with borough manager Linda Szoke and solicitor Donald Karpowich. Council members Harvey Morrison and Julie Fallon were absent; Fallon was stuck on Interstate 80 behind an accident, and could not Zoom in to the meeting.

CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–144th YEAR, NO. 41

Vote for their entry at www.whatssocool.org/contest/lehigh-valley/

WAMS students produce video about

Weatherly Casting, seeking votes

Weatherly Area Middle School students Ella Mohr, Trinity Spence, and Jaycie Donadi spent time with Weatherly Casting and Machine to learn about the foundry, its history and processes while making a video for the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest.

As a small school, WASD is looking to the community to vote for its video. The school that records most on-line votes wins the award.

Voting is open March 13-15. As of press time, the videos had not yet been posted.

Link to vote is https:// www.whatssocool.org/ contests/lehigh-valley/

You may vote multiple times.

The annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® video contests excite students to explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies throughout Pennsylvania. Judges in each regional contest bestow awards and each contest features an online vote for its Viewers Choice Award.

The flagship Lehigh Valley What’s So Cool About

Manufacturing® contest in 2024 features teams from school districts in Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon counties and the Diocese of Allentown. The contest is produced by the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in Allentown, and production support is provided by eMediaWorks in Center Valley.

A scene from the Weatherly Area Middle School’s entry into the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest.

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editoriAl

Let the sunshine in

by Ruth Isenberg

This Thursday, March 7, you have an opportunity to learn about the upcoming bridge replacement on Interstate 80. You will also have a chance to ask questions and provide information to PennDOT and its contractors. The meeting is scheduled for an hour, beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Center. PennDOT is asking people to register and obtain free tickets online. It isn’t clear whether people who haven’t registered will be admitted. The link to register is posted on our Facebook page, and on our website, pocononewspapers.com

Public meetings like this happen because of the so-called Sunshine Law, which requires that the public be notified of, and permitted to attend, meetings of public agencies that are making decisions about their lives. Before the Sunshine Law, state agencies and elected officials were able to decide in private what was best for the people they served. Some still do, and it’s the job of journalists, and the public to challenge those decisions made in secret.

Each year in March, media organizations around the country celebrate Sunshine Week to highlight the importance of transparency in our government. This year, Sunshine Week is March 10 to 16.

It can feel self-serving to write editorials about open records and public meetings. Newspapers and other media benefit from transparency. It makes our jobs easier when we don’t have to dig for information that affects the public. But the sunshine isn’t just for journalists. It’s the public that has the right to know journalists are just the primary way the information is made available to the public. Journalists are a bridge between government agencies, officials and the public.

Celebrate Sunshine Week early by coming out on Thursday with us to learn about a project that will affect all of us for the next four years.

And it may be coincidental, but Sunday, March 10, the start of Sunshine Week, is also the start of Daylight Saving time. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour for additional evening sunshine.

Archives

From The Journal-Herald Issue of March 3, 1994 Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

The front page is topped with a story written by Ruth Isenberg titled: “What Kind of Library does Weatherly Want?” She explores location ideas, and questions like having a strong children’s collection, to operating hours. Comments and opinions are being collected by Ruth.

Kidder Township held its regular meeting on the 17th without a manager. Former township manager Leroy Fetterman resigned effective the 11th. The board is waiting for East Side Borough to return the revised fire protection agreement.

Edward Stoffa, Sr., was named as Foster Township Roadmaster at the February supervisors meeting. Prior to the appointment, the job was jointly by chairman Robert Falatko and supervisor Carol Lehahan.

Developer Carolyn Basler is seeking to develop 38 one-acre lots along Seven Mile Road.

Pitmans Fine Furniture in Freeland is Overstocked and is having an Emergency Liquidation Sale.

The editorial this week suggested community groups come together to form a committee to determine the future of the Schwab School building.

Valentine Royalty at the third annual Hearts Dance at the Weatherly Area Middle School were Courtney Sotack and Mike Hadzick.

The Ugly Mug-sponsored basketball team wrapped up their season with a 26-24 victory that put them at 13-4, two games ahead of Lehman Funeral Home’s 11-6.

Steve Stallone wrote about the annual fifth and sixth grade

basketball classic tournament sponsored by the Lions and WHASA at the White Haven Center.

Phil Engman Rambled On about the Olympics, talking about Nancy Kerrigan’s silver medal, and Tonya Harding’s troubles lacing up. He was wowed by the gold medal men’s hockey game, won in fine fashion by the Swedish team.

On a run, Phil Jeffries found Bumps Gregory out preparing to cross-country ski. They spoke some minutes before cooling down and needing to get back to running, and skiing.

The issue featured salutes to the Crestwood and Weatherly Area high school basketball teams. 62 area businesses took ads to offer congratulations on fine seasons. Photos of all four teams girls and boys, topped each page.

Perri Iezzoni wrote a fine review of Sesame Street Live when they visited the Kirby Center in early February.

Entertainment this week at The Tudor Inn at Routes 115 and 903 included Pocono Gene hosting Karaoke and D.J. Ron Dorsey in the night club. Iorio’s Fireside hosts Murder Mystery Nights every Friday. The Badlees headline The Oscar in Hazleton this Saturday.

This week’s meal write-up was of The Village Squire in Blakeslee and its Sunday night buffet. Ruth had chicken Oscar (topped with crab meat and asparagus), and I had the buffet. The meal was good, sweetened by a shared Key Lime Pie slice for dessert.

From The Journal

Issues of February 17 & March 2, 1944

Editor W.C. Taylor

A son was born on February 29 at Hazleton State Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Kolcun See

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on November 15, 2023, in the Estate of Elizabeth M. Diamond, a/k/a Elizabeth Diamond, a/k/a Elizabeth Mary Diamond, late of Foster Township, who died August 16, 2023, to Ethel Ann Hauze, Executrix.

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

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179

Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133 3/14

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE of SONJA R. SMELL aka SONJA M. SMELL, deceased, late of the Borough of Lansford, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make know the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Executor:

Francis S. Smell, Jr. 340 Lake Drive

Nesquehoning, PA. 18240 or to his Attorney:

Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire

1 E. Catawissa Street POB 127

Nesquehoning, PA 18240 3/14

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received until Monday, March 25, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Office of the Borough Secretary, Weatherly Borough Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 and publicly opened and read at the Weatherly Borough Council Regular Meeting, Monday, March 25, 2024 at 5:15 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania for the following.

Furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary with the application of approximately 4,745.11 square yards more or less, Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing Course, PG 64-22, <0.3 million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L, 180 lb./sy and a leveling course 9.5 mm 90 lb./SY as directed.

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

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Borough Hall at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, all interested bidders should attend. This is not a mandatory meeting however this is the only field view to be conducted by the Municipality and only questions presented at this meeting will be addressed prior to award unless the Municipality feels additional items or explanations need to be presented. After the pre-bid meeting these will be in the form of a written notice to all bidders. For further information contact Harold Pudliner at 570-427-8640, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

Detailed specifications may be obtained from the Office of the Borough Secretary at the address listed above, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Borough of Weatherly.

Bids must be clearly marked “Sealed Bids - Road Repairs”. Materials and application shall meet specification of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pub. 408). The supplier must also furnish a Form TR-465 “Daily Bituminous Mixture Certification”

No bids may be withdrawn from sixty (60) days after the schedule closing for receipt of bids.

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

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

BOROUGH MANAGER

Harold J. Pudliner Jr. 3/14

Thank you to everyone for your support, prayers and donations during the recent loss of our home. We greatly appreciate all those who attended and were involved in the fundraisers at St. Pats Church, Flying Aces and L&L Fire Company.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to all the fire companies, first responders, doctors and nurses. We are overwhelmed with the amount of love and support we received from the community and beyond. We cannot tell you how much it means to us.

Heartfelt Thank You!

Amanda & Nathaniel Neidlinger

obituAries

MARTHA M. BURKEY

Martha M. Burkey, 89 years of age of North Street, Weatherly, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home.

Born

Thursday, December

27, 1934 in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Eurana (Hentz) Woodring. Martha was also predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Clifford E. Burkey, on January 31, 2024.

Surviving are daughter Bonnie Michael, wife of Art of Weatherly; grandchildren

Michelle Michael and her companion Brandon Ritchey, and Scott Michael and his wife Jaime; great-grandchildren Cameron, and Adleigh Michael.

She was a Weatherly High School graduate. Martha and Clifford liked camping, and traveled extensively. Martha enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

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

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

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

KENNETH R. GALLAGHER

Kenneth R. “The Cycle Doctor” Gallagher, of Hazleton, died on Thursday, February

15, 2024, at home. He was 77 years old.

Born

Friday, March

29, 1946, in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Edward J. Gallagher and Anita (Barbetta) Gallagher. Ken was preceded in death by wife, Mitze Canete Miole and brother Edward T. Gallagher.

He is survived by daughter, Amanda Gallagher; nephew, Scott Gallagher; nieces Kelli A. Reese wife of Jeff, and Kristi L. Gallagher; great-niece and

RICHARD T. ANDREW

Richard T. Andrew, of White Haven, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at home.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert and Elisabeth Andrew.

He worked for LWC Services as a window washer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Kathleen (Kay) Andrew; second wife Tu (Minh) Andrew; two children, Debbie and Timothy Leader; and brother Albert Andrew.

-nephew, Jadon and Rylee; sister-in-law, Judith Gallagher; and a family of close loving friends who will miss him greatly.

A Hazleton High School graduate, Ken served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated American Motorcycle Parts and Supply of Hazleton. An avid motorcycle rider, Ken was a longtime member of the Flying Aces Motorcycle Club of Rockport.

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

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

He is survived by his son Michael (and wife Elizabeth) Andrew of Willow Grove; grandchildren John, Olivia, Jennifer, Michael, Dana and Timmy Jr.; siblings John (and wife Cathy) Caulk of Williamstown, NJ, and Shirley Kerbert of Philadelphia, and their children.

Richard’s wishes were to have no public services.

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

KERMIT L. HINKLE

Kermit L. “Mick” Hinkle, 80, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his beloved wife of 50 years, Suzanne D. (Sannie) Hinkle and daughter, Denise, whom he adored.

Born Monday, September 13, 1943 in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Kermit and Reba (Davis) Hinkle. Kermit was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Hinkle, and his uncles Harry and Lewis Davis.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Suzanne, are his loving daughter, Denise Hinkle and her companion, Shawn Gerber of Stevens, PA; sister-in-law, Donna Hinkle; nephews Jeffrey and Gary Hinkle; cousins Jeanette Jepko and Priscilla Mulligan.

A Weatherly High School graduate, he was inducted in the Weatherly Hall of Fame for basketball. Mick served honorably in the US Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Returning home, Mick worked at Tung-Sol and the Weatherly Foundry in Weatherly before taking a position as a machinist with General Electric, from which he retired.

An avid outdoorsman, Mick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Every year, Mick looked forward to the Annual Family Bethany Beach vacation with 30+ family members. He was a member of the Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Weatherly and the Paradise Fish & Game

Club, Weatherly, where he enjoyed cooking for the beloved members of the Paradise Club. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly.

Interment with Military honors bestowed is in Union Cemetery Weatherly.

Memorial contributions can be made in Mick’s name to the Disabled American Veteran, 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Weatherly. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Kevin M. Davenport of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Clara Irene Uryc a/k/a Clara I. Uryc, late of White Haven, Pennsylvania, who died on January 22, 2024. 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 Administrator named or to:

Alexis C. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C.

641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 3/14

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Pamela C. Rafalli, of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Joan Cerula a/k/a Joan C. Cerula, late of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, who died on January 3, 2024. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix named or to:

Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C.

641 State Route 93

Sugarloaf, PA 18249 3/14

Lehigh Gorge Notary

Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in White Haven for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer. Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at:

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Lauren Metzger, of Sugarloaf Twp., Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Brandon Metzger, late of Sugarloaf Twp., Pennsylvania, who died on November 16, 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 Administratrix named or to:

Alexis C. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 3/7

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE of MARGARET B. CHEHOVICH, deceased, late of the Borough of Lansford, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make know the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Executrix: Karen Chehovich

54 East Main Street Junedale, PA. 18230 or to her Attorney: Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire 1 East Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240 3/14

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Ordinance will be enacted at a meeting of the Borough Council of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania to be held on March 25, at 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the Weatherly Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA. The Ordinance is entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE WEATHERLY BOROUGH CODE REGARDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.” A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:

1. Article 1 of Chapter 33 shall be deleted in its entirety.

2. Sections 33-11 through 33-13 shall be deleted in their entirety.

3. Sections 33-9 and 3310 shall be restated in their entirety as follows:

Powers and Duties of Citizens Fire Company No. 1

33-1 Response to Borough fires:

The Citizens Fire No. 1, organized and existing in the Borough of Weatherly, is hereby designated as the officially recognized fire company for the Borough. Citizens Fire Company No. 1 and its members are hereby authorized to provide such services to the Borough as may be necessary for the protection of property and persons situate therein, which include, by way of example and not of limitation, the extinguishment and prevention of loss of life and property from fire, automobile accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and other dangerous situations.

33-2 Authorized activities outside Borough.

The Fire Department is hereby specifically authorized to respond to any and all requests for and from other neighboring organized firefighting or ambulance associations outside the Borough of Weatherly, and the members be and are hereby specifically authorized to engage in the following activities, when specifically directed by either the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief or other designated person in charge, from time to time, of the Fire Department; training, maintenance, fundraising activities and other activities aimed at securing memberships and procuring equipment; attendance at official conventions; attendance at regular and special meetings of the Fire Department; attendance at funerals of fellow fire fighters, when done as a group representing the Fire Department; attendance at civic functions and/or parades; fire prevention inspection and preplanning activities; fire hydrant inspection, maintenance and placement planning activities; and any and all other activities and/or functions which are a type normally engaged in by volunteer fire departments and their members.

The full text of the Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The Journal Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661, Pennsylvania, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and may be examined there.

BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY

HAROLD PUDLINER, Borough Manager

Weatherly Borough

Weatherly, Pa 18255

JAMES

Love Kidder Twp gets delay in warehouse approval

Story & photo

by Seth Isenberg

Kidder Township supervisors saw a full house, overflowing into the hall, for their February 27 monthly meeting. Members of Love Kidder Township (LKT) attended to speak about slowing the approval process for a third warehouse.

Ahead of speaking, LKT presented a 30-page document to supervisors, made up of 19 pages of LKT comments and challenges about the Trucking Terminals, a five-page engineer’s review of the proposed third terminal, plus five pages of drawings from the project.

As part of public comment, eight members of the group spoke out opposing truck terminals in general, and the specific 420,000 square-foot building being proposed for construction now (Route 940 at the Francis Walter Road). These citizens were uniformly opposed to the agenda item to grant conditional approval to the Blue Ridge Real Estate – sponsored project.

A speaker described an eight truck backup at the bottom of the hill during the last snowstorm, mostly blocking the road for everyone. (Trucks also got stuck on the shallow hill going through East Side during that storm.)

About these comments, the LKT document, and a petition that is circulating, board of supervisors chairman Ray Gluck announced that the board wants to hold a public workshop about truck terminals, at a date to be announced.

Citizen Raylene Eckley is hoping to re-start the Kidder Township Historical Society. She hopes the group can meet again at the Albrightsville School House.

Al Blue, fire chief of the Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company, reported that their new tanker truck has arrived and is in service, and the new ‘squirt’ (fire tower) truck is due in by later this week.

Bills of $158,618 were approved.

Kidder Twp. will advertise for proposals for tree trimming along North Lake Drive, Fern Street and Harmony Avenue.

Supervisors welcomed Cindy Norato as the township’s new treasurer. She is also secretary, and was serving in this role

and as timekeeper during this meeting.

The Graystone Preserve conditional approval of their final land development was approved unanimously.

The Wisser minor subdivision was given approval to use blue ink to sign documents, versus the required black.

When Blue Ridge Real Estate (BRRE) came up for discussion of their preliminary land development, chairman Gluck asked them to consider returning in a month. BRRE principals, their lawyer and engineer met outside the meeting briefly, then returned to ask to be able to present about the waivers being requested. They were invited to proceed.

Chris McDermott, engineer, from Reilly and Associates, explained the 420,000 square foot building and how it fits on the lot. The pad site and parking is built into the hillside on the east, and material from the site will be used as pad material for the building and parking lots as they reach westward. The driveway into the site cuts a “v” into the hill, downward to the building. Truck parking and loading are north and south, and employee parking at the east and west. There is an emergency access gated road at the east of the property that reaches to Route 940. All traffic is to go in the main road, which will have a lefthand turning lane on Route 940 from the west.

The site has two open ponds for stormwater, and four “spring rain gardens” – three located alongside the building.

Sewage will go to the Jack Frost treatment facility, connecting into the line built for both this project and the warehouse

across the street.

Waivers requested include accommodating the local firefighters by providing two access stairways to the roof, and a standpipe with fireman access at ground level, and also on the roof. The project is asking for a waiver to go to 25’ tall light poles, versus 20’.

Landscaping will be extensive on the west side (Francis Walter Dam roadside and some along Route 940). Most of the building will be buffered by existing trees – and the hill itself.

Supervisor Noel Torres asked for time “to take a closer look” and to look over the LKT engineer’s report. The topic would be tabled until next month’s meeting. He was given unanimous support.

Other business included accepting that two properties are returning to taxable from the tax claim list, and an ask to PennDOT to repair or replace the highway sensors on Route 940 that PennDOT work destroyed on the state road. The Moseywood/ Jack Frost Drive sensor strips are still in place.

A new police pickup truck is due to arrive next week.

Kidder Township Police

In the police department report, 11 parking tickets were written at Wawa, there were no speeding tickets but 13 moving violations on Route 940. Trucks were ticketed 14 times for equipment violations. 22 warnings were written in the last month.

There were 14 hazardous conditions reports, 13 motorist assists, 9 false alarms, 5 trespassing, 4 welfare checks and two wires down – among 208 totals calls for police in the month of January.

LH Rescue Squad

Lake Harmony Rescue Squad ambulances were out 35 times in the township last month, plus went out on 10 calls with the fire companies. The units were on the road a total of 1,882 miles. Donations are coming in steadily in response to the current letter campaign. The goal of raising $60,000 by this summer is within sight. LHRS is buying another 4-wheel drive ambulance this year, same specs as the 1760. The new unit should arrive later in in the year if all goes well with the order and customizing. So by then, the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad will have the most modern fleet in the area.

The LHRS is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To donate to the 2024 campaign send a check to: LAKE HARMONY RESCUE SQUAD and AMBULANCE CORPS, Inc., P.O. Box 564, Lake Harmony, PA 18624, or go on to lakeharmonyambulance.com to make a payment with a credit card.

Crestwood SD slates kindergarten registration

Fairview Elementary registration will be held on April 2 and 3. Rice Elementary registration will be held on April 4 and 5. 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, 2024. 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 one (1) of the following: a copy of the Deed to your home, agreement of sale, or a copy of your lease.

Support that document with two (2) 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 from the school office.

Enrollment packets will be found on the web sites for both Fairview Elementary and Rice Elementary at https://www.

seth’s sightiNgs

The California Sierras are getting feet of snow. I’ve been watching that storm on the internet…10-12 feet near Tahoe wow. City types from San Fran and Sacramento have decided to day trip up into the passes even as the blizzard rages, and they end up getting stuck on

the road, making Interstate 80 into a parking lot at near 8,000 feet above sea level.

Critter sightings this week have been mostly the usual— deer, fox, etc. There are great vees of geese passing overhead, likely returning to Canada.

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. For questions, please call the Fairview Elementary office at (570) 474-5942 or the Rice Elementary office at (570) 868-3161.

by seth iseNberg

The WSB Penguins split their games with the Charlotte Checkers. The Pens have a narrow lead on Hartford and Charlotte to hold third place in their division, with less than two months of regular season hockey to go. Lots will depend on whether the big Pens trade

Wed. March 13

away more talent, or pick up more from trades.

I am interested in your March Madness basketball picks, ladies’ and men’s. I am cheering the shorthanded UConn Lady Huskies to go deep into the tournament, due to the bestever coaching staff of Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey. I also like Iowa and their ace, Caitlyn Clark, but is one great talent enough to bring the team a championship? I’ve no men’s favorite.

The 2024 NCAA Hockey Tournaments are coming up. I like Boston University for the men, and Colgate for the women (Penn State women are ranked #15). I plan to see the Frozen Four games on TV if possible. We’ll be riding a weather roller-coaster as winter recedes. Keep warm and dry as the weather throws its early spring tantrums.

Best of health to you all.

ALA happenings

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 11, at the post home starting at 6 p.m. The unit will recognize the Americanism Essay winners at this meeting. All members are urged to attend.

Pizza Sale

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold its monthly unbaked pizza sale on Friday, March 15. Pick up is 4-6 p.m. at the post home. Deadline to order pizza is Friday, March 8.

A regular pizza is $12, and additional toppings are $3 each. Toppings include extra cheese, 3-cheese, mushroom, sausage, and pepperoni.

Contact Georgia Farrow directly to order your pizza at 570-427-4527.

WAHSAA presents check for Read Across America

The Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Weatherly Area School District to assist with activities for Read Across

America – Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, for March is Reading Month.

Sue Ann Gerhard, president of the WAHSAA presented the check to superintendent Dan

Malloy, and Dr. Brian Pipech, supervisor of special programs. Activities were held throughout the day and many volunteers, teachers and principals read to the students in grades Pre-K through fourth. This event is held annually.

Friday: Brady Sutliff Band 7-9

Dinner Specials: -Ribs, mashed potatoes, Soup or Salad and Dessert -Rodeo Burger, French Fries, Beans, Salad & Dessert

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Shown in the first row, from left, are Charley Pierce, Riley Imbody, Hailey O’Donnell, Aria Goralewski, Cheyenne Harkins, Faith Feaster, Shayla Wuest, Elliott Stallone, Raymond Neikam III, Vivian Sanfilippo, and Arianna Roman; back row, “Thing 1” - Dante Lobello, Sue Ann Gerhard, Dan Malloy, Cat in the Hat - Klaus Eroh, Dr. Brian Pipech, and “Thing 2” - Mason Claypoole.

Chamber music concert at WHACL

Members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society will be presenting a concert on Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m. at the White Haven Area Community Library. Featured musicians are John Vaida, violinist, Sofia Kim, violinist, Amy Iwazumi, violist, and Zachary Mowitz, cellist.

The concert will include Æ Rømeser (Danish traditional) arr. by Danish String Quartet;

The Dromer (Danish traditional) arr. by Danish String Quartet; Anton Webern Langsamer Satz; Alexander Borodin String Quartet No. 2; Antonín Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, “American”.

Doors will open at 2 p.m. for refreshments and beverages prior to the 3 p.m. start. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the library at 570443-8776. The library is located at 121 Towanda Street in White

Haven in a historical building once housing an engine repair shop owned by the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

Breakfast at Silver Ridge

Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Weatherly, will hold its all you can eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to Noon Sunday, March 10 at the clubhouse.

The menu includes eggs (any style), home fries, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef (while it lasts).

Drinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, and tomato juice.

Take outs are available.

Cost is adults $10, children under 6 free.

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9—Pysanky Egg Workshop, 12 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

MONDAY, MARCH 11— Charter Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. free admission, Eckley Miners’ Village Museum

SUNDAY, MARCH 17— Northeast Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society concert, 3-5 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library, 570-443-8776

THURSDAY, MARCH

21—Ambulance & Other Topics with Rep. Mike Cabell, 6 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

THURSDAY, MARCH

21—Come Celebrate Big For the Arts, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hazleton Art League, Hazleton

FRIDAY, MARCH 22— Spring Raffle, 6-8 p.m., Citizens’ Fire Company, Weatherly (kitchen open 6-10 p.m.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 9—Annual Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

SATURDAY, APRIL 13— Main Street Market, 8 a.m.3:30 p.m., White Haven

SATURDAY, MAY 11—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven

SATURDAY, MAY 25— Memorial Day Car Show, Front Street in Freeland

SUNDAY, MAY 26—Family Fun Day/Memorial Day Parade & Celebration, 1-4 p.m., Lehigh Park, White Haven

SATURDAY, JUNE 1—Trout Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 8 & 9—Weatherly HillClimb

SATURDAY, JUNE 8—Trail Fest, Main Street, White Haven

SATURDAY, JUNE 8—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 15 & 16—Patchtown Days, Eckley Miners’ Village

SATURDAY, JULY 13—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven

FRIDAY, JULY

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27—200th Birthday Summer Street Festival, Main Street, White Haven

SATURDAY, AUGUST

10—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

7—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 & 15— Weatherly HillClimb

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

14—Cranberry Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Weatherly Area Middle School Gymnasium, 570-436-1469

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

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Heffley announces reelection bid

State Rep. Doyle Heffley has announced he will seek reelection in the 122nd Legislative District.

“Serving as state representative is one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Heffley. “As a Carbon County native, I am grateful to be the voice of my neighbors in Harrisburg, while demonstrating the work ethic our community offers.”

In the 2023-24 Legislative Session, Heffley serves as chairman of the House Human Services Committee. In this position, he has led multiple

committee hearings on the on-going drug crisis including Fentanyl and Xylazine. He recently introduced legislation that would enhance the scheduling of controlled substances in Pennsylvania.

Heffley aligns with the shared values of the residents in Carbon County. During his tenure, he has refined the state pension program, helped increase funding to public schools, prioritized after-school programs and passed multiple pieces of legislation. As he achieved these goals, he ensured taxes were not increased for hardworking families.

After graduating from Lehighton Area High School, Heffley studied at Lincoln Technical Institute, where he

received his Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting and Design. He has nearly 20 years of private sector work experience, including 10 years in the trucking industry, both as a CDL truck driver and terminal manager.

As an active member in the community, Heffley attends Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Trachsville and is a member of several community-based and fraternal organizations.

Doyle resides in Palmerton with his wife, Kellie. He is the proud father of two daughters, Angela and Elizabeth (wife of Joey Blose), and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Logan Marie.

Barkley’s days in New York seem over

by Leslie Monteiro

Running back Saquon Barkley is a free agent who wants to be paid like a star, and the Giants have expressed little interest in franchise-tagging him. The New York Giants and Barkley have had months to decide where they go from here, and it looks like the parties won’t be doing it together.

Giants GM Joe Schoen has said all the right things about wanting Barkley back, but he also added that the Giants would do what is best for the organization. That’s code. The Giants will pay him what they think he is worth, and Schoen seems set on not overpaying running backs.

Of course, there’s still time to work out a deal, but I’m hardpressed to believe it will happen. The Giants seem set in their ways, and Barkley intends to get paid what he deserves.

For one thing, the Giants didn’t sign him to an extension last year. So Barkley is now in a position to make a point STILL valuable enough for a team to shell out the money to sign him. While I don’t find fault with that position either, I also know there’s a context involved. How so? The current Giants front office didn’t draft Barkley. Dave Gettleman

did, selecting him with the #2 overall pick in 2018. Since then, Barkley has been the Giants’ most valuable asset, but NYG hasn’t won much with him. So, it’s also easy to see where the current brain trust is coming from.

What options are available for the Penn State alum? How about the Houston Texans? They have the cap space to pay him, and it would be tantalizing to think of Barkley and CJ Stroud in the same backfield. Barkley would also look great in Philadelphia’s colors. The Eagles also have plenty of cap room to pay him, and I can just see Philly fans giving it to Giants fans when the teams play twice a year. Then, there’s Baltimore. Charles and Lamar Jackson together would be an unstoppable QB-RB rushing tandem for this Super Bowl contender.

The bottom line? We know Barkley could take a belowmarket deal from the Giants, but Barkley has little to gain by staying in New York. It’s doubtful that the Giants will have a breakout year, and nobody should fault the Giants for moving on. NFL running backs tend to be dispensable these days. So many teams rely on the passing game rather than relying on a rushing attack. Consider

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of Main Street in White Haven. “The new-born will have birthdays only once every four years when leap year provides a February 29th.”

The U.S. Army of Engineers have completed their survey for a proposed flood control dam on the Lehigh River. The dam will be 120 feet high, and will back water for a distance of six miles.

that the KC Chiefs won the Super Bowl with Isiah Pacheco, a college quarterback (Rutgers), as their lead running back.

It makes more sense for the sides to part ways than to figure out how to keep Barkley in a Giants jersey. All signs point to an amicable divorce.

Veteran sports writer Leslie Monteiro has the beat on Metro New York college and pro sports. He writes regularly for The Sports Column.

The result of the Fourth War Loan campaign by the White Haven American Legion Post 592 – in association with the Legion Theatre … bonds sold $5,375. Miss Edna Feist of Northumberland Street won first prize for the largest amount of bonds solicited and pledged. Miss Ellen Mrozinski of Berwick Street was a close runner up. Neil Nauman was third place winner. They will be awarded the American Legion Honor Medal and Certificate of Merit. The Legion Theatre management will give them theater admissions (10, 5 and 3).

deAN’s list roster

Commonwealth University

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

President’s List Ethan Broskoskie, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus; Alexis Colecio, of Weatherly, Bloomsburg campus

DeSales University

Kelly Michaels of White Haven, majoring in Medical Studies

East Stroudsburg University

Antonio Colecio of Weatherly, Ainslee Green of White Haven, Grace Legg of White Haven

Kutztown University

Jackie C Guth of Weatherly

Lebanon Valley College

Jessica Moser of Weatherly, a graduate of Weatherly Area High School, is pursuing a bachelor of arts in creative writing and English.

Ashley Pleban of Weatherly, a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Paige Machulsky of White Haven, who is in the computer science program.

Slippery Rock University

Dennis Kramer of White Haven.

Southern

New Hampshire University

President’s List

Nathaniel Carrion of Weatherly

Western Carolina University

Chancellor’s List

Emily Toronzi, of White Haven

Wilkes University

Hailey Borsuk of White Haven, Hunter Greenberg of White Haven, Alianna Hernandez of Weatherly, Skylar Koslop of Weatherly, Nikki Polivka of Weatherly, Eric Walsh of White Haven

Bethany Houser is February

WAHS Senior of the Month

Bethany Houser, daughter of Amanda and Brad Houser, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for February at Weatherly Area High School.

Bethany serves as the treasurer of the Class of 2024, and is the club reporter for Future Business Leaders of America. She is also a member of the girls’ soccer and basketball teams, and the Weatherly Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society.

In the community, Bethany has volunteered her time with the Weatherly Hillclimb, and various NHS-sponsored activities.

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Fighter’s Heaven provides special journey back in time

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

DEER LAKE–When I set out on a little day trip to the Schuylkill County borough of Deer Lake (pop. 795) recently, little did I know I’d be getting a little slice of heaven in return.

That day I was in search of Fighter’s Heaven, where boxing great Mohammad Ali trained for many of his most memorable fights through the 1970s and into the early ’80s.

Having watched many of Ali’s fights through that time period and following heavyweight boxing closely during those days, I was excited to see where the man many called the greatest boxer of all-time spent time perfecting his craft and preparing for those monster fights.

As I exited Route 61 near Orwigsburg and made the steep climb up winding Sculps Hill Road, I came upon the remote piece of property Ali had converted into his boxing “home” to train for his

showdown fights.

Situated high above the highway with a view of the valley below, it already felt like I was halfway to heaven.

I can say without question, a simple 50-minute drive that day flipped back the pages of time 50 years.

But before I take you on a mini-tour of the grounds of Fighter’s Heaven, first a little history on how Ali got there in the first place, its ultimate restoration years later, and its mission statement for the future.

Kilroy was here

Through a connection with his business manager Gene “Bucko” Kilroy of Mahanoy City, Ali was invited to train on the Schuylkill County mink farm owned by Bernie Pollack. Pollack was the area’s biggest furrier, and also an avid boxing fan who had an outdoor covered boxing ring on the property, and had a number of boxers come there to train.

Ali took him up on the invitation to get away from the distractions of training in Atlantic City or elsewhere.

When Ali did some training there in 1971, outdoor weather conditions made for a lot of weather-related training cancellations. While he liked the remote training idea, Ali wanted, instead, to build his own boxing camp the way he wanted it to be.

Pollack had a small tract of land near his mink camp, located up on a hill in Deer Lake. Ali purchased the 5.5-acre piece of land, and the camp he would name Fighter’s Heaven was born.

Directly involved

Ali oversaw the construction of the main building that would house the boxing ring and everything he would need to train. The log cabin theme continued to the kitchen/dining building, Ali’s living area cabin, and seven other cabins that would house members of his boxing team, and boxers who would come in to spar with Ali.

Ali also had a mosque built on the property.

“I am more at home with my log cabins than I am in my house in Cherry Hill,” Ali was quoted as saying at the time.

Ali began training there in 1972 and continued for nearly a decade.

Boulder view

“They started the building from scratch. There was nothing here. The roads coming up here were all dirt,” noted Sam Matta, long-time area sportswriter and one of many behind the restoration of Fighter’s Heaven. Sam served as my tour guide for the day.

The most distinct things you see when you arrive at Fighter’s Heaven are the giant boulders that line the property along the stone pathway leading into the main building.

Ali’s father had the idea of bringing in the large boulders, each devoted to a boxing legend that Ali looked up to: Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Floyd Patterson, Archie Moore, and even Ali’s long-time rival, Joe Frazier had a rock.

Each of the massive rocks bears the name of a boxing

Mission Statement:

“Through the preservation and restoration of the Training Camp in Deer Lake, create a destination that will, for decades to come, remind some, and educate others, about the remarkable and inspirational life of Muhammad Ali.”

great the original handpainted version on them as well as a short biography on an accompanying kiosk. Long-time Ali trainer Angelo Dundee also has a boulder there in his honor.

“All these rocks, Muhammad’s father painted them. They haven’t been touched since,” Matta said. “They all have a significance. Ali was inspired by a lot of the fighters on these rocks.”

A view from alongside the boxing ring at Fighter’s Heaven, the former training camp of heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, located in Schuylkill County.

Fighter’s Heaven is registered with the Pennsylvania Historical Society for its significance in state history.

Shoemaker to states for Crestwood girls’ wrestlers

Crestwood wrestler Rachel Shoemaker became the first Lady Comet wrestler to qualify for states after posting a win at the first Class 3A Central Regional over the weekend in Milton.

Shoemaker was one of five District 2 wrestlers to advance to the girls’ regional final with victories, and one of 13 to advance to the first PIAAsanctioned state championship this weekend.

Shoemaker, who wrestles at 118 pounds, will now compete at the PIAA Class 3A Girls’ Championships this weekend at the Giant Center in Hershey. She will be joined there by Hazleton Area state qualifier Miah Molinaro (130).

Two Crestwood boys also competed in regional action over the weekend, when Sam Jeckell and Kyle Draina headed to the Northeast Class 3A Regional

Crestwood Girls’ Basketball

at Liberty High School in Bethlehem.

Wrestling at 121 pounds, Jeckell opened with a major decision of Archbishop Ryan’s Liam Carr, before being pinned by Bethlehem Catholic’s Keanu Dillard in 1:21 in the quarterfinals.

In Saturday’s consolation rounds, Jeckell won an 11-1 major decision over Frankford’s Wayne Singleton in the second

round consi before bowing out of the tournament with a 6-1 loss to Abington Heights’ Mason Whitney.

Draina, the District 2 285pound champion, dropped a 4-1 decision to Gavin Grell of New Hope in the first round. He came back in the consolation rounds to reach the fifth-place bout, where he lost to Parkland’s Michael Gavrilesku by decision, ending his stellar season.

Dallas tops Crestwood for third time, ends Comets’ season

The Crestwood girls had quite a basketball season under first-year head coach Mary Mushock Namey, earning 16 wins and reaching the semifinal round of the District 2 Class 5A Tournament.

The Lady Comets’ inability to beat Dallas, however, will keep them out of the state tournament this March.

Last Wednesday, Dallas held off visiting Crestwood 42-35 in the District 2 5A third-place game, grabbing the final state playoff berth from District 2 and bringing a sudden end to the

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Lady Comets’ 16-9 season.

It was Crestwood’s third loss of the season to their Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 rivals, the final one a win-or-gohome showdown that once again didn’t go their way.

Molly Walsh scored 16 points and Elizabeth Viglone added 10 to lead Dallas (20-7), which moves on to the opening round of states this week.

The key for the Mountaineers was limiting the Lady Comets’ second chance opportunities on the offensive end and getting out and running in transition. Dallas held Crestwood to 10 points in

the first half and a season-low 35 for the game yet still managed just to lead by four at halftime. Walsh scored seven first-half points and was held scoreless in the second quarter.

Crestwood played the last 3:34 of the half without center Kate Gallagher, who was whistled for her second foul.

Charlie Hiller and Kendall Petrosky scored two quick buckets to start the third quarter and pull Crestwood into a 14-all tie. But Dallas followed with a 9-0 run that kept the Mountaineers in front to stay.

Crestwood got as close as

three points with 4:37 left to play before Walsh’s driving basket started a 7-2 Dallas spurt that put the game away.

Jackie Gallagher led Crestwood with 10 points, including two 3-pointers. Hiller contributed eight points for the Lady Comets, who finished the night 14-of-51 shooting.

CRESTWOOD (35) — J. Gallagher 4 0-0 10, C. Hiller 4 0-2 8, C. Vieney 1 3-4 6, K. Dougherty 3 0-0 6, K. Petrosky 1 0-0 3, K. Gallagher 1 0-0 2, J. Andrews 0 0-0 0, Totals 14 3-6 35.

DALLAS (42) — M. Walsh 3 9-10 16, E. Viglone 4 2-4 10, C. Mizzer 3 2-2 8, B. Casey 1 2-4 4, M.

DelGaudio 0 2-2 2, L. Wydra 1 0-0 2,

Totals 12 17-22 42.

Crestwood......2 8 10 15—35

Dallas........... 10 4 15 13—42

3-pointers: J. Gallagher 2, C. Vieney 1, K. Petrosky, M. Walsh 1.

Marian Girls’ Basketball Fillies headed to states

The Marian girls’ basketball team held off Schuylkill Haven 41-35 last Friday in the District 11 Class 2A consolation game, securing third place and grabbing the district’s final playoff berth to

the 2023-24 PIAA Basketball Championships.

Frankie Martinelli scored a game-high 11 points and Addy Fritz added 10 for the Fillies (20-5), who will travel to District 4 runner-up Northeast

Bradford (18-6) this Friday night for their PIAA first-round game.

Point guard Deanna Pugh of Weatherly had four key points during a 17-7 third-quarter run that helped spark Marian, which led 19-14 at halftime before outscoring Haven 17-10 in the third to gain a tighter hold.

Marian did not score a fourth-quarter field goal but had five free throws and did just enough to hold off the Hurricanes (20-6) and punch its ticket to states for a third straight season.

Fighter’s Heaven

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Main Building

Stepping into the main building was like a step back in time.

A boxing ring dominates the center of the main room where Ali trained, with sparring sessions against the likes of future heavyweight champ Larry Holmes of Easton, and many smaller fighters who helped Ali sharpen his speed and footwork skills.

Next to it, a heavy bag.

Looking around the room, it’s like a huge scrapbook of the life and times of the man who was born Cassius Clay and would later take the name Muhammad Ali.

There are photo collages spanning the long and colorful history of Ali. From the building of Fighters Heaven and the training sessions there, to his family and boxing inner circle, and the many fighters and dignitaries who shared in his life’s journey, they’re all there to view.

There’s Kilroy’s Corner, including many colorful shots of Ali and his business manager and great friend over many years. There are also several of Ali’s famous quotes highlighted in the main building, and posters of some of Ali’s biggest fights.

While touring the room, you can hear the magic as well. In

Boxing great Archie Moore’s name is on one of the boulders that line the Fighter’s Heaven Training Camp of former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in Deer Lake. Ali’s father painted the names of inspirational boxing greats on all of the boulders.

one corner of the room, there are videos playing back past interviews with Ali and Howard Cosell, and snippets from some of the great moments of many of his biggest fights.

In a side room there is the rubdown room, where Ali cooled down and got his rubdown after each training session. Some of Ali’s writings and thoughts can still be seen scratched into the walls.

Around camp

Ali had a special kitchen/ dining room building built right next to the main building. The kitchen includes all of the original appliances, and the same large wooden table that Ali and others from the camp would gather to eat.

And right next to that was Ali’s quarters, a one-room cabin

which included a coal stove, running water pumped from the well, and a view of the valley below.

“I like old things, antique things. And I like this rough look, and way of living,” Ali told Dick Cavett during a 1970s interview playing, as Ali showed him around those very quarters.

Above the main buildings, across Sculps Road, are other cabins where Ali’s boxing team and sparring partners would bunk.

There’s another chalet on the property that was devoted to Ali’s family when they would be there.

Bringing Fighters Heaven back to life

After Ali retired from boxing in the 1980s, the property was eventually purchased by karate and martial arts guru Ronald Dillman, who owned it until 2017.

Enter Mike Madden, the son of longtime NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden, who was a lifelong Ali fan, and was once introduced to Ali by Kilroy.

Following Ali’s death on June 3, 2016, Mike Madden looked up Fighter’s Heaven on his computer, and saw that the property was for sale. After contemplating for a while, Madden decided he wanted to purchase it.

“Mike called the realtor in Reading,” Sam Matta explained, “and said ‘I’ll give you $500,000, sight unseen’ and the realtor said ‘No, that’s not going to do it.’ So Mike said ‘I’ll make one final offer: $520,000.’ And

the realtor said ‘Sold.’

“In July of 2017 he bought it.”

Restoration begins

When Madden came to see his new purchase, it was in disrepair. One of the walls of the main building was leaning in so far, they thought it might even cave in.

A construction company was hired, and they came in and repaired the wall and brought it to square, repaired the chinking that holds the logs together where needed, worked on flooring and water issues, and got the camp’s buildings ready for what would lie ahead.

Although he could have turned the property into a destination for other fighters to train, and made a good deal of money doing so, Madden chose to preserve the history and legacy of Ali instead.

As Fighter’s Heaven mission statement reads:

“Through the preservation and restoration of the Training Camp in Deer Lake, create a destination that will, for decades to come, remind some, and educate others, about the remarkable and inspirational life of Muhammad Ali.”

“That’s what’s most important, and what we want to remind people,” stated Mick Stefanick, general manager of Fighter’s Heaven.

The property is now listed on the Pennsylvania Historical Registry.

Come visit

With the restoration now complete, the camp has been open to visitors for a few years now, and hundreds have already seen this great piece of history right in our backyard.

It is free and open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays starting in May through October, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and year-round by appointment. You can set up an educational tour, and corporate retreats to the camp are also available.

To learn more about Fighter’s Heaven or to schedule a visit or tour, go to www.fightersheaven. com or info@fightersheaven. com. You can also visit the Facebook page at: Fighter’s Heaven; or on Instagram at: @ fighters.heaven

To reach out by phone, call 570-968-2961.

The walls around the room in the main building at Fighter’s Heaven serve as a photo tribute to the life and times of boxing great Muhammad Ali. This collage of photos highlights his rivalry with Philadelphia’s Joe Frazier and their three epic fights.