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WASB back in-person again by Seth Isenberg

Weatherly Area School Board held their regular March meeting on March 10, open again to the public, spread out in the cafeteria before a small audience. In business, Mark Kane was approved as assistant softball coach, with an $1,800 stipend, and Shane Hoffman was approved to be a volunteer assistant softball coach. Board member Matt von Frisch was reappointed as the Board’s representative to the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit. The Meadows Psychiatric Center was approved to provide educational services for the coming two years. Policy changes were approved for first reading, including changes to the oath of office for school directors, parent registrations language, regulations for school bus driver and school vehicle drivers. Madilyn Hinkle was recognized as student of the month for February. April 1 was approved as a make-up for the snow day taken off on Feb. 16.

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Golden Oaks developer seeks plan changes

FIRE ENGINES AND AMBULANCES escorted Arnie Selert to his final resting place at St. Matthew’s Union Cemetery in Packer Township on Saturday. Above, a ceremonial arch at the bridge over the Black Creek; by Seth Isenberg below, mourners at the cemetery. Visit the JournalHerald Facebook page for a video of the procession. At the March meeting of the Photos by Paul O’Sullivan & Seth Isenberg Kidder Township Planning Board, builder Tuskes Homes brought a plan to the board for review. They will be looking for tweaks to the standing plans for the development, adding 36 “duplex” homesites (doubles) and switching 16 planned for duplexes, to become single home sites. The new plans show a cluster of duplexes west of Red Oak Drive, 10 of which would be on a new road to be built there; another cluster of 12 See WASB, page 5

duplexes atop the development at the far eastern corner, on another new road, East Oak Lane; then another dozen along the new Willow Oaks Drive. The plan was submitted as information, and not up before the Board for approval yet. It does introduce the builder’s vision of Golden Oaks as more homes are constructed there, and development starts on its way to being fully built out.

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Archives From The Weatherly Herald March 18, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers Front page photos this week were from the past week’s Brownie Troop gathering.

The big PA RV Show is coming up from March 30 to April 3 at the PA Farm Show Subscription Price—$40 per year in Luzerne & Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania, complex. payable in advance. $45 per year elsewhere, payable in advance. Sounds of geese flying north Periodicals postage paid at White Haven, PA 18661. have interrupted some locals’ POSTMASTER, send address change to: sleep. THE JOURNAL-HERALD Biddy Basketball is on hold 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 with the continuing reno(JAY E. HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-1997; CLARA HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-2014) vations at the Eurana Park A Homecoming Association Seth Isenberg, Advertising Sales pavilion. was formed to organize an Ruth Isenberg, Editor Trout stocking is underway event over Memorial Day Steve Stallone, Sports Editor weekend. Rev. Donald Stump ahead of the start of trout Member, White Haven Chamber of Commerce fishing season. and Richard Garber were Carbon County Chamber of Commerce Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce The Wrecker baseball team named co-chairmen. Any White Haven Economic Development Association is a young team this year, profits would go toward THE JOURNAL-HERALD is printed with U.S. made soy inks on part-recycled newsprint. improvements at Eurana Park. likely dependent on hit and © Copyright 2021, The Journal-Herald run due to the lack of a long ball hitter. Exhibition games A proposed increase in will start April 2, weatherelectricity rates by the permitting. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. could boost rates 14 to 18 From The Journal-Herald percent. The company claims March 14, 1991 it needs more money for expansion costs, inflation and Clara and Jay Holder, Publishers higher payrolls. Citizens Fire Company #1 of Weatherly announced their The Weatherly Area School schedule of monthly Sunday Board approved continuing classes for gifted pupils for the breakfasts, and their annual Easter ham raffle night the next school year, at a cost of next night. They also have a $40 for each pupil. by Seth Isenberg Good Friday fish fry planned. The 1970 census is now offi- The annual Fire Company An all-too-rare event for our area took place on Wednesday Bazaar and parade will be — a groundbreaking for a brand new business. While this is ex- cial, with Carbon County June 1 and 2. listed with a population of citing on its own, that the building will be a warehouse 50,573, down about 300 from employing hundreds of people is likely just as exciting. The The front page photo shows White Haven–Kidder area and Weatherly Area School District the previous count. the Schwab school with a Weatherly Borough mayor will get an economic boost such as we’ve not seen in over 30 yellow ribbon placed around Andrew Letishock made years. it — the building will close at To be built is a 921,328 square foot ‘Class A’ warehouse, with tie-breaking votes to appoint the end of the school year. a two story office on the corner of a massive building with truck Reid Rahn to the planning Also there’s a photo of Charles loading bays along both sides. The building will host a business commission, and Mary Parker, Sr., who is a candidate O’Donovan to the municipal that could put a lot of locals to work, at good wages. The for mayor of Weatherly. authority. number of jobs depends on the tenant, and whether it works two shifts or three. White Haven council From The Sidelines, Our area, long a spectator as businesses selected other areas member Walter Hartley sent by Don Garber for their facilities, is now a participant. a letter of resignation for perThe Booster – Teacher Two more warehouse developments are slated for north sonal reasons. It was accepted Kidder Township. One of those is nearly ready to break ground. basketball game is March 27, Also planning to break ground is an expansion of the Mountain with Garber predicting a near with regret, and paster David Harvey of the Free Methodsell-out of the gym. Money Laurel Resort, and nearby, a special facility for the VALOR ist Church was appointed to raised supports all youth veterans program. There’s a bright future with these projects fill out the term — through activities in the Weatherly if we step up and welcome the newcomers who will come with December. Council was told area. them.

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that 348 recycling cans were distributed, and the old trailer that was once the site of recycling, which is still in the Thriftway lot, will need to be removed. Mandatory recycling in White Haven starts next week. The white Dodge police cruiser is in bad shape, and will be parked. The blue Chevrolet will get $700 to $1,000 in repairs, and will then be the primary vehicle until a new cruiser is bought. Nearly $10,000 has been raised towards restoring the 1915 Estey pipe organ at the Presbyterian Church in Weatherly. Cost for the work is estimated at $14,800. Fury Giovannucci will be parade chairman this year for the White Haven Homecoming. This year’s parade will honor veterans of our wars, particularly those of Desert Storm. Nearly 40 citizens turned out to the Dennison Township supervisors meeting last Wednesday, opposing adopting a nuisance ordinance as presented. After much discussion, supervisors voted to turn it down. Jennifer Perch of White Haven was top sixth grade speller, a winner at the Fairview Elementary School Spelling Bee held in February. The State Store, now at Church and Northumberland Street, will be moving next weekend into the former Gloria’s space in the White Haven Shopping Center. After a first round bye, the See ARCHIVES, page 5

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Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Heidi K. Oberst of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania and Gretchen L. Oberst of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania in the Estate of RUSSELL L. OBERST a/k/a RUSSELL LEARN OBERST, late of Conyngham Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on January 20, 2021. 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 Executrices named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249

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Penn Lake Park Boro is accepting bids on the following scope of work: Fixed price for 5 months of grass cutting on and around the baseball field at 2 cuts per month, maintenance of the playground as necessary, 3 cuts of the dam area and roadside late May, early July, and late August. Cutting of weeds and grass on Lakeview, Horseshoe, and Hollenback as needed. Please quote an hourly rate for additional work requested by the Penn Lake road master. Bids will be accepted until 5/12/2021. Bids can be mailed to Penn Lake Park Boro, PO Box 14, White Haven, Pa 18661 or emailed to plpborosecretary@yahoo.com.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Registration of a Fictitious Name has been filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State on February 22, 2021 pursuant to the requirements of 54 Pa.C.S.§ 311 et. seq. The Fictitious Name is Great Gate Farms and the idividual interested in the business is Michael M. Grega, 1474 Brenkman Drive, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Register of Wills of Carbon County in the Estate of Donald E. Morgan a/k/a Donald Morgan, late of 800 Sixth Street, Borough of Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania who died on the 21st day of January, 2021 to Thomas Eugene Morgan, 18 Rice Lane, White Haven, PA 18661. 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 4/1

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Harold P. Filler, Jr. of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania in the Estate of HAROLD P. FILLER, SR. A/K/A HAROLD PATRICK FILLER, SR., late of Hazleton City Pennsylvania, who died on May 16, 2020. 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: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Register of Wills of Luzerne County has issued Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Carl S. Stabinger a/k/a Carl Stabinger, Deceased, late of 543 North Broad Street, West Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania who died on February 17, 2021 to the Executor, David Joseph Marsiglio, 118 Randon Lane, Hazleton, PA 18201. 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

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Obituaries

PIERRE J. CURTIS his wife Deborah of White Pierre J. “Pete” Curtis, of Haven; 19 grandchildren; 11 Stagecoach Road, Weatherly, great-grandchildren. Many beloved nieces, nephews and friends husband, also survive Pierre. father, Pierre served honorably in grand the United States Army, and father, veteran and was a member of the Weatherly American Legion Post # patriot 360 for over 36 years where passed away peace- he was a member of the Military Honors Detail which fully on Sunday, March 14, paid tribute to his deceased 2021 at home at 88 years of age, while in the tender care of comrades. Pierre retired as his wife of 49 years, Helen M. maintenance superintendent from the former Hazleton (Tiedeman) and his children. Born in LaRochelle, France, State Hospital, and previously worked for Hazle Builders. he was the son of the late Pierre absolutely adored his Francis and Margurerite (Tourancheau) Curtis. Pierre grandchildren; they were a big part of his life. He was an avid was also predeceased by outdoorsman. Pierre enjoyed daughter, Deneen Hittinger; gardening, hunting, fishing, sisters, Madeline Delanoue camping, shooting and walks and Gladys Scharff; brothers in the woods collecting cans. Roger and Frank Curtis. He loved his cats. He was Surviving are daughters Diane E. Johnston of Philadel- proud of his French heritage, returning many times to his phia, Renée M. Strizak, wife native country. of John of Weatherly, and Pierre was an all around Michelle L. Molinaro of amazing guy, John Wayne Weatherly; sons John J. Williams and his wife Terri of guru, and handyman to all. Funeral arrangements have White Haven, and been entrusted to the Philip J. Michael J. Williams and Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 19, at 11 a.m. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 White Haven, PA until time of services. PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT Military honors will be RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR bestowed at Union Cemetery Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities Weatherly. Memorial Donation in his Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. name to: (570) 443-9816 Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation Obituary Policy: The Journal-Herald does not charge for the 950 North Washington Street publication of obituaries. They are treated as news articles, and edited to Suite 311 fit our requirements, as are all news items. Alexandria, VA. 22314 Pictures may be included when available. Obituaries with special wordCondolences may be made ing may be published as Tribute advertising, at regular rates. to the family at www. Call 4570-215-0204 xt2 for more information. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

DONNA MOWRER-EARNHART Donna Mowrer-Earnhart, grandchildren and enjoyed a 64, of Mountain Top, passed good cup of Dunkin’ Donuts away on coffee. Saturday She is survived by her loving evening, husband, Kenneth L. Earnhart March 13, Jr.; daughter, Nichole 2021, in Earnhart and her fiancé Scott Geisinger Smith of Mountain Top; son, Wyoming Donald Earnhart and his fianValley Med- cée Teresa of Mountain Top; ical Center. grandchildren, Derron and Born in Hazleton, she was Eleanor Smith, Owen and the daughter of the late Ethan Earnhart ;and her Donald and Rose Warner sister, Rose Swerdon of White Mowrer and was a graduate of Haven. Crestwood High School and Memorial service will be LCCC. She was a member of conducted on Friday, March White Haven United 19, at 7 p.m. from the Methodist Church and a forDesiderio-Lehman Funeral mer member and past presand Cremation, 436 S. ident of Dennison Township Mountain Blvd. in Mountain Fire Department. Top with burial in Elan Donna loved her job, Memorial Park, Berwick. working as a teacher aide for Friends are invited to join Crestwood School District for the family for a visitation from 25 years. She loved spend5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ing time with her family and To view a video tribute, to send the family an online condolence or for more information, visit the funeral home website at www. MountainTopFH.com

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KYLE DAVID KIDDISH Kyle David Kiddish, 25 years of age, of Weatherly, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 upon arrival at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born Thursday, October 5, 1995 in Lehighton, he was the son of Steven Kiddish of Weatherly, and Dorene Wehr of Lehighton. Kyle is also survived by sister Nichole Kunkel and her children Kenzie, and Levi; paternal grandparents, Francis and Jean Kiddish of Weatherly; aunt, Leanne Kiddish and her children Dillion and Brianna Kiddish. Many second cousins and close friends including his sweetheart Tina Marceco also survive Kyle. A Weatherly Area High School graduate, Kyle was an automotive technician for Toyota of Scranton. Kyle was a member of Silver Ridge Hunting Club of Weatherly. He enjoyed the outdoors immensely, hiking, snowboarding, fishing, quad riding, dirt biking, and four-wheeling. A talented musician, Kyle loved playing his drums. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Memorials in his name to: Faith Assembly of God Church 34 Fox Manor Road Hazle Township, PA 18202 Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Continued from page 1 The Weatherly Little League was given permission to use school fields for Little League, T-Ball and Softball leagues,

from March 1 through November 30. Business manager Natasha Milazzo presented her report. Bills of $1,137,496 were approved for February into March. The 2021 installment plan for property taxes was

approved – with the first third due by August 14, the second by October 16 and the third by December 15. For the tax collectors, the discount period for taxpayers ends September 15, then face value will stand from then to November 30 be-

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

AGENT ORANGE: Too Little, Too Late Contributors Note: I promised to publish an update to the veteran’s law for presumptive illness concerning Agent Orange exposure; I am still researching and will post soon to verify the proposed updates. Representatives from our National Service Organizations always attend the U.S. lawmakers’ sessions when there is an impact on veteran laws or benefits - the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, American Veterans, US Marine Corps League, to name a few. Combined, they represent all of us veterans as a voice in Washington DC, which means they speak with millions of voters backing them up, so they have a big voice. In the last session in 2020, Agent Orange was brought up again. Many of the representatives were not interested, and one even remarked that was a long time ago, it was brought up every year and that they should “move on” to current matters. Stunned by the statement, the committee representing the veterans replied. He said: “Agent Orange is a current matter; veterans still suffer its effects as do their family members and their children who continue to suf-

fer 48 years later.” Our lawmakers who decide on veterans’ law and benefits have, for 48 years, doing all they could first to deny, then withhold, or dance around the problem. The veterans and their families are not dancing; they are still suffering the long-term generational effects of being poisoned in service. The U.S. Department of Public Health reports that Agent Orange comprises 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T), and 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, more commonly known as TCDD.3. Any one of the three chemicals is dangerous, but mixed; they form a deadly cocktail. To those who served in Vietnam, every veteran is familiar with Agent Orange, but many did not realize there were other defoliants they did not know about until recently. The U.S. used a rainbow of chemicals, all with different levels of toxicity and experimental chemicals. They were nicknamed according to the color of the barrels they were shipped. Around 20 million gallons of agents Green, Pink, Purple, Blue, White, Orange, Orange II, Orange III, and Super Orange were sprayed over Vietnam.

Agent Orange was the most widely used herbicide in Vietnam. It was available in different mixtures, the most potent was being Super Orange, which worked much faster to defoliate - but did it work much quicker to poison our veterans? Not everyone exposed to A.O. got sick or had symptoms; and some of the effects did not show for years. I believe it is fair to deduce, those exposed to the super toxin became ill faster and died of A.O.-related illness first. Although it was since removed, and I cannot give a reference, there was a report that poisons we call agent Orange today, was considered for use in Japan to decimate their food supply to force surrender before the Atomic Bomb. Before its use was approved President Truman, General Marshall witnessed the effects in a test area. The plan was scrapped as it was considered too inhumane to be used on humans and livestock. In closing, if it was inhumane in 1945, what changed to spray it directly on our Vietnam forces? I should have updated presumptive list by the next publication.

fore the penalty period applies (10%) through the month of December. Six right to know requests were added to the list. Including five of these, there are over 30 still pending for school director Gerry Grega, and two for David F. Bradley, one with 19 items on it and another with 9. A property committee meeting will be held April 7 at 6:30 ahead of the work session that

evening. In Public Comments, director Grega sent comments. He was not present at the meeting. He complained about the policy about remote attendance in rule #006.1 of the Weatherly Area School Board rules. He also asked for minutes from the meeting when this policy, having been waived during the height of the pandemic, was then reinstated.

WH Presbyterian Church welcomes spring The White Haven Presbyterian Church will resume its 11 a.m. Sunday service on March 21, just in time to celebrate the start of spring. Masking

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and restriction guidelines are still in effect and posted in the church’s vestibule. Hope to see everyone Sunday!

inated in the third round by Pittston 44-30 when a second half rally fell short. Continued from page 2 A team made up of 7th and 8th grade girls competed in Weatherly Wreckers boys the Carbon County Easter team met Mahanoy Area in Seals tournament in Palmera game at Northern Lehigh’s gym. It was standing-room ton. They won their first game only, and the teams battled versus Northwestern 44-21 evenly before the Golden with Amy Sandt leading the Bears pulled away for a 98-89 way with 22 points. Host win, carried by Mike Rhoades’ Palmerton defeated the girls 43 points. with a second half rally, 50-41, In the consolation game, the in the second round. The girls Wreckers traveled to Martz play again tonight. Hall in Pottsville for a rematch Marty also notes that a with Marian. The Wreckers Weatherly boys team is also rallied in the second half to competing in this tournament, beat the Colts 65-62, led by and that results will be listed Troy Gregory’s 16 and Jeff next week. Pleban’s 14 points. Marty Mrozinski added a The Crestwood 7th and 8th story about the Weatherly All- grade boys basketball team Star Team that competed in is league champion this year, the White Haven Center Lions with an 8-4 record (this after Club tournament. The team a 1-4 start). The team was fell to Northwest 31-17, then coached by Rich Zimmerman rebounded to beat St. Anthoand Kyle Goyne. ny’s 33-20, before being elim-

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Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show opens at Kalahari’s newly expanded convention center March 27 and 28 The Pocono Builders Association’s Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show will be at the newly expanded convention center at Kalahari Resort March 27th and 28th. Innovative building and remodeling services and products will be featured at this year’s show, made possible through sponsors R. F. Ohl, Erb’s Landscaping, Advanced Concrete Systems Inc. and For The Love Of Roofing. Vendors provide expert advice on building a custom home, starting an addition, kitchen or bath remodel or installing a HVAC system. There will be a large display of hot tubs, as well as pools and spas. See the largest display of landscape exhibits and largest number of builders and

remodelers of any home show in northeastern PA. Talk with finance professionals to assist you in funding your project. As in past years, the show features a non-profit organization as part of its community outreach program. This year, it’s Breast Friends of PA, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of female cancer patients. They will be collecting items for kits they offer to women during chemo therapy. Needed is Chapstick, hand and body lotions, cross word puzzle books, journals, coloring books, playing cards, and blankets. Children accompanied by their parents can participate in the annual seek and find Scavenger. Pick up a scaven-

ger hunt quest sheet at the registration area at the entrance. Pocono Raceway is again this year’s prize sponsor. You can enter a raffle to win four 300-Level tickets for the Saturday June 26 races, with a NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Race at noon followed by a NASCAR Cup Series Race at 3 p.m. Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 4. Admission is only $5 - children under 18 are free. Veterans with identification can also enter for free. All attendees, vendors and staff and volunteers must wear a mask and abide by 6 ft. social distancing. There is a separate entrance and exit to the exhibit hall, and sanitation stations

throughout the show. For more information on the show visit www Poconobuilders.org where you can also buy tickets in advance, or call 570-421-9009. The Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show is pre-

sented by the Pocono Builders Association, chartered in 1970. The Association is the unified voice of the Pocono’s building industry, promoting economic development while respecting the environment and community.

Good Friday Fish Fry set BSA - Venturing Crew 461 is holding its annual Good Friday Fish Fry, this year teaming up with BSA Scouts Troop 781 Girls. Serving time is noon to 7 p.m. on April 2, or until sold out. Cost is $10.00 per meal, for fried fish fillet, French fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert. Location is American Le-

gion Post 781, at 1550 Henry Drive in Mountain Top. This is mostly take-out but space is available outside to eat there. If you have any questions or want to place an order call Sheila Bender at 570-4366276. All money earned goes to help the kids go to camp and do all the fun things they want to do. New members are always welcome.

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Seth’s Sightings As new dog owners for a few months now, we are re-learning all the skills that we’d had from years of enjoying canine companionship. One of these things is getting our yard back into shape after the snow melts. It’s almost archaeology, in terms of the layers of stuff that has to be cleared. I’m going to need soil and grass seed, as at least one of the two of them is a digger when they get bored. Our GSP likes things cardboard. We tried soft toys, but they get shredded. So far only the heaviest duty toys have survived, so giving him a paper towel roll, or strangely enough, one of the tubes that oatmeal comes in, he

has a good ol’ time — and so does our little dog. Then all we need to do is pick up the pieces. Sunday afternoon was our planned time for adventure. We gained the extra hour of sunlight, so we thought we’d drive to see the snow geese at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. As we started in the early afternoon, we discovered that there was a really strong wind, which made driving on the interstate no fun — we got pushed around a bunch by the gusts. Off the highway at Pine Grove, we traveled through Lancaster County, really enjoying seeing the farms and the peaceful valley. We

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sighted more than a handful of Amish buggies. One even came through at Middle Creek while we were there. The wind was such that the geese were on land, instead of on the water as they have been on our previous visits. There were good spots to also view the tundra swans that were also there. A carpet of snow geese covered the edges of the lake and into the farm fields nearby. There were perhaps 30,000 of them that day. We stopped on a roadside with a good view, and watched as the birds grazed. Later, we got lucky as nearly the whole flock rose up and swirled before settling again, making a noisy spectacle in doing so. Part of the group did it again as we headed away to our next stop, and we were lucky enough to drive beneath the swirl — hearing the noise, and seeing the shadows the flock created. It was beautiful. Our next stop was Lancaster. When looking for dog parks, Ruth discovered that a woman of the city of Lancaster won a Beneful Dogfood dog park makeover.

The City of Lancaster got a half million dollar award and with that created an absolutely gorgeous dog park with Astroturf, extra features, water on site to fill dog bowls, a sprayer, a pool, a ball launcher, benches for people, and more. We located this wonderful place in a city park at the edge of the Franklin & Marshall campus. Spookie, our little schnauzer mix, who is normally very shy, made a friend or two. Bull and I were in the big dog area, but Spookie was not happy with that, so we came over to play with her, and then a number of other dogs came in, including a portly but friendly 7 year-old Chihuahua and a gorgeous black Australian Doodle. Everybody had fun, Bull with a ball, and then because it was a windy day, retrieving some of the sticks that had fallen. Afterwards we took a bit of a tour of Lancaster, and then headed north to try to stretch the sunset of the first Daylight Saving day. Just after dark, we stopped at The Diner at the Pine Grove

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exit off I-81. It’s an oldfashioned silver-sided diner that they told us was bought in Ohio and moved to this site, and then beautifully redone. Over their sound system, they were playing Bobby B of the Doo-Wop Stop of Sirius-XM, adding to the atmosphere. We really enjoyed the music, along with classic diner food. Our drive south on Sunday was the first time we’d been on Interstate 81 since the huge warehouse was erected on the site of the old Schuylkill Mall. The warehouse is bigger than the old mall, but having a structure there brings back memories. It was sad to watch as the old mall withered away. New rules on COVID make it possible to attend local Penguins games again. I bought tickets for the home game on March 24, and will be looking for more games to attend. With new rules coming for April, there should be tickets available for several of the remaining home games. This weekend we’re planning to see the 70s Flashback Band perform at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe. The band, made up of a group of old Hazleton rockers, puts on a good show. Also among weekend plans is a COVID vaccine shot for Ruth. I’m in line for April.

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Carbon County property transfers through March 7 Banks Township Robert S. Forish to Robert S. Forish, 63 Maple St., P.O. Box 126, Tresckow, property at 63 Maple St., $1. Beaver Meadows Braulio G. Sanchez Presinal to Iris M. Castillo Demordan, Hazleton, property at 10-12 Tamaqua St., $155,000. Robert J. Cryder Jr. to

New pastor for Faith Church, Weatherly Salem UCC Faith Church, Weatherly wants to welcome our new Lead Pastors Sal and Maryann Reyes, shown above, to our church family. Pastor Sal has been the Associate Pastor for Faith Church over the past year. Join us this Sunday at 6 p.m. to meet them and be a part of this special installation service with our Pastor Rodney Murphy and our guest speaker Pastor Dave Twiss.

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Weatherly Area High School lists top scorers in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC): Ashley James was the first place winner in the AMC 12 (for 11th and 12th graders) and Michael Berger was the first place winner in the AMC 10 (for 9th and 10th graders). Jack Nemshick and Taylor Jones tied for second place in the AMC 10. Shown from left are Michael Berger, Jack Nemshick, and Ashley James. Taylor Jones is absent from the photo.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly recognized the local winners of the ALA Americanism Essay Contest at their monthly meeting. Shown here are, from left, Class One winner Trinity Spence; Class Five winner Alexis Colecio; Class Two winner Bradlee Conners; and ALA Unit 360 project chair Carol Eroh. Not present at the time of the photo was Jasmine Bresnak, Class Three winner.

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Mid-Majors are primed for March Madness wins by Frank Fear Here’s the final installment of my series on mid-major college basketball teams and how they might fare in the NCAA College Basketball tournament, which begins this week. I’ve never seen a mid-major field as strong as this year’s group, and it comes during a year when many brand teams are having off years (e.g., Duke, Kentucky, and Michigan State). Ten of the 13 teams I picked in mid-February are headed to the Big Dance, and here’s my analysis of how they might do.

people to spell ‘Abilene,’ and most will probably misspell it. What’s more, perhaps none of them has heard of “the Christian school” there. But believe me when I say this is an excellent team that doesn’t have quit in it — offensively or defensively (#7 nationally in scoring defense). A speedy backcourt (Reggie Miller, Coryon Mason, and Damien Daniels) compliments a solid frontcourt (Kolton Kohl and Joe Pleasant). And that could spell trouble for the up-anddown ‘Horns, a team that can be good, average, and…well… something worse. Besides, this is ACU’s opportunity to own state bragging rights.

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#8 LOYOLA v. #9 Georgia Tech: This is the best #9 ST. BONAVENTURE Tech team in years (winner v. #8 LSU: The Bonnies are of the ACC tournament). But on the top of their game with what does that say? The winmobile scorers who can hit ner of the country’s premier the three, create shots, and college basketball conferdrive to the hoop. The startence is a 9-seed. Who would ing five, all of whom play 30+ have ever thought that posminutes a game, are led by sible? GT’s opponent is on a Kyle Lofton, Osun Osunniyi, six-game winning streak, and and Jaylen Adaway. LSU is a they also have Sister Jean on surprise team (lost to ‘Bama their side. The fly in the ointin the SEC Championship ment for the Ramblers is how game) that arguably plays the well center Cameron Krutwig weakest of the Power 5 confer- will do against Power 5 comences. petition. Krutwig leads the #12 UNCG v. #5 Florida team in points, rebounds, and State: I like UNCG but don’t assists — an unusual trifecta like the match-up — except for a big man. We’ll know the for Isaiah Miller, who can answer soon into the game. play against any team. I think SOUTH BRACKET Greensboro will hang with the Seminoles for a time, but #12 WINTHROP v. #5 I believe FSU will prove to be Villanova: One-loss Wintoo strong in the end — unless throp is off the national radar, Miller and UNCG’s big men, but that doesn’t mean anyMohammed Abdulsalam and thing when it comes to this Angelo Allegri, are at the top game. Villanova is hobbled of their games. It won’t take by injuries — a situation that long to see if that happens. reared its head in the Big East #14 ABILENE CHRISTournament — and it’s a big TIAN v. #3 Texas: Ask ten reason I’m focusing on this

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match-up. Like Loyola, the Eagles have one player who leads the team in all the major categories. He’s Chandler Vaudrin. But — and there’s a big but here — Vaudrin had a very average game v. Campbell in the Big South finale, scoring only 7 points in 27 minutes. DJ Burns stepped up big time (22 points in 21 minutes), as did Kyle Zunic (13 points in 20 minutes). WU will need multiple contributors to take down the Wildcats. #14 COLGATE v. #3 Arkansas: The Hogs, like LSU, had a good year, but they play in a below-average major conference. Consistency is not its forte, while even-level play is Colgate’s signature. The proof of the pudding is CU’s 13-game win streak (albeit against only Patriot League teams). I love the play of crafty guard Jordan Burns and big man Keegan Records. What’s more, Colgate ranks #2 in the nation (behind Gonzaga) in scoring offense, and it’s 7th nationally in field-goal percentage. If the ‘Gate gets off to a fast start against the Razorbacks, I think they’ll cruise to a win. Burns, a very streaky shooter, is the x-factor.

WEST BRACKET #12 UCSB vs. #5 Creighton: Steady UCSB wins with talent, execution, and standout play from leading scorer Jaquori McLaughlin and big man Amadou Sow. On the other hand, Creighton got blown out by upstart 13-12 Georgetown in the Big East Championship game. The problem for UCSB is that it played very few non-Big West games, which means it doesn’t have a national record. That said, this could be another of those infamous 12-seed takedowns of a 5-seed team.

#11 DRAKE v. #11 Wichita State (play-in game): Drake hit mid-season undefeated but couldn’t sustain that record. This is one game where I think the mid-major will have trouble winning this week. #10 VCU v. #7 Oregon: VCU is a good team that didn’t play up to par in the A-10 Championship game. Oregon, an up-and-down squad, plays in an up-and-down conference. VCU has a chance against the Ducks if it plays up to its standard, but the Rams that I saw play late in the season weren’t as good as the earlier-season bunch. #15 GRAND CANYON v. #2 Iowa: This game could very well be the ‘Upset Special’ of the First Round even though Vegas products an easy win for Iowa. The Antelopes have terrific shooters in Jovan Blacksher and Mikey Dixon. Plus, GCU has a Luca Garza antidote in the person of Wichita State-transfer, Asbjorn Midgaard, who leads the team in scoring and rebounds (a double-double performer) and has a habit of owning the middle. The Hawkeyes are a lot like Arkansas (it depends which team shows up). I think this game will turn on how easily the Hawks will score against a team known for energic play. With that in mind, know that CGU is 9th nationally in scoring defense. Those who’ve read earlier articles know that I added Morehead State to my watchlist after the Eagles vanquished 23-4 Belmont (one of my 13 picks) in the Ohio Valley Conference championship game. Belmont had won the OVC regular-season championship, but the loss to MSU kept the Bruins out of the NCAA field.

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#13 MOREHEAD STATE v. #3 West Virginia: This WVU alum is worried. The Mountaineers are good, especially offensively, with crafty Miles McBride, sharpshooting Sean McNeil, slithery duo Taz Sherman and Jalen Bridges, and dominating big man Derek Culver. But this Top 10-ranked team has a history of not playing up to potential. WVU stumbled home 2-3 to end the season, including going out in the First Round of the Big 12 Tournament. 23-7 Morehead, on the other hand, is on an eight-game winning streak. MSU’s Johni Broome, whom I featured in previous articles, could be the difference. The Mountaineers can score in bunches and have a penchant for coming from behind to win, which they may have to do against Morehead. WVU won’t be able to sleepwalk in this one. So, which teams have the best chance of playing David this year? It’s a long list: St. Bonaventure, Abilene Christian, Grand Canyon, UCSB, Morehead State, Loyola, Colgate, and Winthrop. But, mind you, only one of my 11 picks is favored to win (Loyola by two points). Enjoy the games!

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Weatherly Area girls basketball

Lady Wreckers fall short against Nativity in semifinals The heart the Weatherly Area girls basketball team showed throughout this injury-plagued and depth-challenged season was again on display in the District 11 Class A semifinals last Tuesday atop Lawton’s Hill. The Lady Wreckers just wouldn’t give an inch. Given little chance against the top seed on its home court, the Lady Wreckers instead gave Nativity all it could handle before finally falling 48-36. Three days later the Golden Girls beat Marian 43-28 to finish off their championship run. Weatherly’s performance in the semifinal round was what head coach Brian Billig had come to expect from his shorthanded team, which at

times had just seven healthy bodies on the roster and three freshmen on the floor at the same time. Although they had lost to the Golden Girls by a combined 52 points in two previous matchups this season, the Lady Wreckers had been playing their best ball of the season down the stretch following the return of six-foot senior center Grace Miller. They entered the semifinal with four wins in their last five games, and brimming with confidence. “They beat Marian for the first time (in 33 years), and they beat a good Lincoln Leadership team, so we knew they were getting better,” said

Golden Girls head coach Scott Forney. After spotting Nativity a 10-3 lead early, Weatherly battled behind the inside play of Miller, who finished with 14 rebounds and countered Nativity star Samantha Heenan in the paint. The Lady Wreckers trailed by just five (22-17) at the break. “Grace is definitely a game-changer under the boards,” said Billig. “She takes up a lot of space. She’s been having some monster boards … she had 15 against Marian, and I think 16 against Lincoln.” The Lady Wreckers hung tough as senior Ashley James and freshman Bethany Houser helped keep the score close. However, Miller eventually got

into foul trouble, picking up her fourth midway through the third quarter, and the Golden Girls took advantage. Nativity went on a 16-7 third-quarter run to move out to a 14-point lead heading to the final period. From there, the Golden Girls held on through a 12-10 Weatherly fourth to end the Lady Wreckers’ upset bid. Heenan finished with a game-high 25 points and 16 rebounds for Nativity (20-4). Kami Abdo finished with 10 points. In addition to James’ 10 and Houser’s eight, soph Emma Kane scored eight and freshman Brianna Pugh had six points on a pair of 3-pointers for the Lady Wreckers. James

and Miller played their final basketball games in the Orange and Black, who finished 6-17 this season, relying on heart and on one another. “I’m so proud of Emma (Kane), Ashley (James) and Grace Miller,” Billig said of his three veteran leaders. “They believed in one another, and we really caught fire the last couple weeks. And that’s a sign of leadership, and maturing.” WEATHERLY AREA (36) - James 4-2-5-10, Houser 3-1-2-8, Kane 2-4-5-8, Pugh 2-0-0-6, Davidovich 2-0-0-4, Miller 0-0-0-0, Paisley 0-0-0-0, Gaydoscik 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 13-7-12-36. NATIVITY (48) - Heenan 9-7-9-25, Abdo 4-1-610, Zemantauski 1-2-2-5, Kramer 1-2-3-4, Quick 1-0-0-2, Brennan 1-0-0-2, Bernitsky 0-0-0-0, Sinko 0-0-0-0, Zwari 0-0-0-0, Bennett 0-0-0-0, Toniollo 0-0-0-0, Pinkey 0-0-0-0, Zimerofsky 0-0-0-0. TOTALS: 17-12-20-48. Weatherly Area......................9 8 7 12 - 36 Nativity.................................14 8 16 10 - 48 3-pointers: Pugh 2, Houser. Abdo, Zemantauski.

Saying goodbye to legendary athletes by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

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Boxing and pro football fans had to say goodbye to two great ones over the past week, although one legend won’t be going too far. The boxing world was stunned over the weekend upon the news of the unexpected passing of Marvelous Marvin Haggler. He was just 66. One of the great middleweight fighters in history, Haggler ran roughshod over the division, battering any and all comers. His vicious knockouts became just as commonplace as his bald head glistening under the bright arena lights. I took to Haggler as a boxing fan through his heyday in the 1980s. He was no nonsense, no flair. He came straight at you and beat you up. Said little, and reacted little. Just

went about his business. He fought out of Brockton, Massachusetts his entire career, and he took on the best of the best during his era, including fights with Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard. His eight-minute brawl with Hearns in 1985 will go down in history as one of the great slugfests of all time, and remains my favorite. The two champions punched with reckless, haymaking abandon for three rounds before a bloodied Haggler finally dropped Hearns under a barrage of punches. It was an instant classic. As big as that moment was, a few years later Haggler left the ring for good after losing a controversial split decision

Diego Chargers in 2001 out of Purdue, few gave Brees a chance to succeed, much less to Leonard that he claims was star, in the NFL. After five stolen from him. I watched the mostly mediocre seasons with the Chargers, he was dealt to fight that night as well, and Haggler just got out-boxed by New Orleans and immediately blossomed into the star quarthe consummate boxer. Had terback experts thought would he just coaxed Leonard into never happen. He became a brawl with him, it wouldn’t have even gone the distance. a 13-time Pro Bowl selection, led the bottom-dwelling In 67 professional fights, Saints to respectability, and to Haggler had an astonishing a Super Bowl victory. 62-3-2 record with 52 knockouts. In 20 seasons, Brees comI guess it was that non-non- pleted more passes (7,142) for more yards (80,358) than sense, no-flair approach of anyone in pro football history, Haggler that endeared me and his 571 touchdown passto Drew Brees as well. The long-time New Orleans Saints es are second only to a guy named Tom Brady. He won quarterback retired over the 18 playoff games, engineered weekend, an expected decision that was first announced 36 comebacks, and led 53 game-winning drives in 287 on video by his four young career games. And he did it children. with class all the way. Barely six-foot tall when In his new retirement, Brees he was drafted by the San

won’t be far away from the game. NBC has hired him to be a game analyst. He’ll also be doing other sports reporting for the network, including the Olympics later this summer. Following Brees’ final game, a playoff loss to Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs, I went to the attic and pulled out my card collection, just to check on my Brees rookie card. It was still there, safely tucked into its protective sleeve, alongside quarterbacking legends like Joe Montana and Peyton Manning. I purchased the Brees rookie card for a buck 20 years ago, thinking this guy’s going to prove people wrong, and when he does, I’ll have his rookie card and it will be worth something. Now, I’m thankful I did. Just wish I’d have done the same thing with that guy named Brady, too.

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21. *Without synthetic fertilizers 23. 2nd tallest bird 24. Theatrical production 25. Curiosity killed it? 28. Additionally 30. Capital of Poland 35. Passage into a mine 37. Prefix in levorotary 39. Mid-century modern, e.g. 40. Toothy wheel

41. *Some are heirlooms 43. Make like a cat 44. Erasable programmable read only memory 46. Stanislavski’s rifle, e.g. 47. Unwanted correspondence 48. Motionless 50. Catch-22 52. “Are you sure?” in a text 53. Freight horse cart 55. Opposite of don’ts 57. *6 or more hours of sunshine 61. *Radicchio or frisÈe 65. On foot 66. Negative vote 68. 2020 NFL MVP 69. Morrison’s “The ____” 70. Hockey great Bobby 71. Respectable and quiet 72. Sports award 73. Affirmative response 74. Infernos DOWN 1. Old bathtub foot 2. Opposite of seek 3. Ne plus ultra 4. *Opposite of #57 Across 5. Minimum, pl.

6. Influencer’s journal 7. *Stinging pollinator 8. Holiday song 9. Bulgarian money 10. Julia Roberts’ Academy Award-winning role 11. Popular smoothie berry 12. Update an iPod 15. Inhabitant of Hungary 20. Nothing, pl. 22. Like sashimi 24. Lack of money 25. *Tomato supports 26. Highly skilled 27. Miss America’s headdress 29. Slowly leak 31. Moves at the gym 32. Monument to Buddha 33. Orderly arrangement 34. *Wiggly plowers 36. Faster than a walk 38. *Some plants and flowers emit a good one 42. *Type of digger 45. Centers, old-fashioned 49. French vineyard 51. *Last of 3 numbers on a bag of fertilizer 54. Be a pest 56. Washington, e.g.

57. Grow dim 58. Extraterrestrials’ rides 59. Pilot’s stunt 60. Type of parrot 61. “Musical” constellation

62. Russian mountain chain 63. *Type of garden hose that saves space

64. Goes with “odds” 67. Am is to I as ____ is to we

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Weatherly Area Boys Basketall

Wreckers’ memorable season ends in semifinal loss by Steve Stallone Sports Editor EAST STROUDSBURG - Weatherly Area knocked down a dozen 3-pointers, won the battle of the boards, and outscored Notre Dame-East Stroudsburg’s bench 29-0. These same Wreckers rallied from 18 points down in the second half to creep within a point of the lead in the fourth quarter. With two minutes remaining in last Wednesday’s District 11 Class A semifinal, the Wreckers appeared headed for their first postseason victory in 15 years. But in a game full of spurts on both sides, the host Spartans had the all-important final one. Clinging to a one-point lead, Aaron Bailey started a late 6-0 run with a driving basket, and teammate Gary Natale Jr. bombed in a huge 3-pointer with 45 seconds to play, lifting second-seeded Notre Dame to a 66-61 victory and a berth in the district final. The Spartans (12-2) fell to defending champion Nativity in Saturday’s title game for a second straight year. Meanwhile, the Wreckers saw their memorable 15-8 season — and championship dreams — come to an end. “Hats off to Notre Dame. They’re a good team. We knew coming in here it was going to be a dog fight,” said Weatherly head coach Corey Gerhart. “We battled. We got down just a little bit deeper than we needed to be.” Third-seeded Weatherly Area started hot, leading 11-7 early after back-to-back triples from Antonio Colecio and five points from Scotty Zoscin, and

red-hot Spartans continued that momentum into the third, making eight of their first 11 shots and going up by as many as 18 points (49-31) on a Shawn Seay triple, their fourth of the period. They were still up 15 (51-36) after three quarters, but the Wreckers had plenty of fight left. Lowman followed his own miss with a driving basket and then canned a long 3-pointer, and Colecio passed inside to Ricky Ray for another basket, igniting a 21-9 run that had the Wreckers back in it. Lowman had 10 points in the surge, and Colecio had six, including his fifth 3-pointer with

Weatherly Area head coach Corey Gerhart talks with his team, including seniors Scotty Zoscin (22) and Trevor Lowman (52), during a time out in last Wednesday’s District 11 Class A boys basketball semifinal playoff game at Notre Dame-East Stroudsburg. The host Spartans prevailed, 66-61.

Photo by Steve Stallone

took a 19-15 advantage after one quarter on the first of five Trevor Lowman’s 3-pointers in the closing seconds. Lowman’s second 3-pointer early in the second period had the Wreckers in front 22-15 for their biggest lead. “Weatherly kids always play hard,” noted veteran Spartans coach Robert Mullen. “Their coach does a great job with

them. They’re a very scrappy team on the boards, and they have three kids who shoot the ball so well in Colecio, Zoscin and Lowman.” As quickly as Weatherly built the momentum, Notre Dame snatched it away. Sparked by eight Bailey points, the Spartans closed the half on a 14-4 run to lead 29-26 at intermission. The

2:05 remaining that got his team within a point at 58-57. The Wrecker defense deserved a lot of the credit for the run, forcing eight NDES turnovers during that stretch. “We were missing one starter (Trevor Hardy). We started a freshman out there,” Mullen said. “But I would give credit to Weatherly’s defense. They caused us to act like that. We lost our composure a little bit.” “That’s probably the best I’ve seen us turn up the defense all year,” Gerhart said. “That was a good fight coming back. The guys kept their comSee WRECKERS, page 15

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Wreckers… Continued from page 14

posure. We battled back, had them on the ropes. But we just couldn’t finish it.” Credit Bailey for part of that. The senior guard stopped the bleeding with a driving basket at the 1:52 mark, Xavier Spears got a free throw, and Natale Jr. nailed his huge 3-pointer with 45 seconds remaining for a 64-57 lead. Although Lowman drained his fifth 3-pointer to cut it to four, Bailey’s two free throws with 26 seconds left iced things COMETS’ ARNOLD CHOOSES SUSQUEHANNA: for the Spartans. “Aaron BaiCrestwood High School senior Logan Arnold, seated, ley’s a heck of a player. He kind third from left, will continue his academic and footof just settled everything down ball careers at Susquehanna University later this year. and played great,” Mullen The Pa. Football News First Team All-State linebacker said. “That was a real heck of plans to major in the Health Sciences field and play a game. We were fortunate to football. Joining in at the signing ceremony are, seatcome out with a win.” ed from left, sister Hailey Arnold, father Steve Arnold, “Bailey’s very athletic. He’s Logan, and mother Christine Gensil Arnold. Standing a good player. He can peneare Crestwood head football coach Ryan Arcangeli trate and he’s a great finishand Crestwood athletic director Dean Ambosie. er,” Gerhart acknowledged. Photo by Bob Gaetano “And they hit some big threes. (Xavier Spears) killed us in the corner, and (Gary Natale Jr.) hit some too.”

Bailey led all scorers with 26 points, and was 10-of-11 at the foul line. Only four Spartans scored, but all four reached double figures, including Spears (16), Seay (12) and Natale Jr. (12). The Wreckers were led by Lowman’s 21 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Colecio’s 19 points and six assists. Both had five 3-pointers. Zoscin contributed 12 points and nine rebounds, while the Wreckers also got strong play off the bench from Ethan Broskoskie (seven rebounds, three blocks) and Ray (six points). “To see them break it open by 15 and just claw back, I’m so proud of them,” Gerhart said. “Trevor did good. Ricky Ray, he didn’t play for me much this season, but he scored six points. Ethan gave me some great stuff defensively, rebounds.” For seniors Zoscin, Colecio, Lowman, Jacob Solonoski, Luke Derr, Broskoskie and Ben Ramirez, it was their final basketball game in the Orange and Black. They helped give the Wreckers their first winning season since 2012-13, and this year’s 15 wins were the most in 15 years. “They did some great things,” Gerhart said. “To see

them fight like that tonight and not quit, that’s very rewarding. But we didn’t want it to end like that. It stings. I wish it was us going (to the final).” NOTEWORTHY — The Wreckers won the board battle 40-26, while the turnovers were nearly even, with Weatherly committing 17 and NDES 15. ...Weatherly shot 20-of-57 (35 percent) from the floor, compared to the Spartans’ 47 percent (21-of-44). ...Teams combined for 22 3-pointers. ...There were four ties and five lead changes in the first half alone, and a fifth tie early in the third quarter, but Weatherly never led in the second half. ...Wreckers’ last playoff win came in the 2005-06 season, when they beat Pius X in the semifinal round on their way to the state tournament. In the district final that season, Mullen’s Spartans beat the Wreckers for the Class A championship. WEATHERLY AREA (61) - Colecio 5 4-7 19, McLaurin 0 0-0 0, Derr 0 0-0 0, Zoscin 5 0-2 12, Broskoskie 0 2-2 2, Willis 0 0-0 0, Ray 3 0-0 6, Solonoski 0 1-2 1, Lowman 7 2-2 21, Ramirez 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 9-15 61. NOTRE DAME-ES (66) - Bailey 8 10-11 26, James 0 0-0 0, Medina 0 0-0 0, Natale Jr. 4 0-0 12, Parris 0 0-0 0, Seay 5 0-2 12, Spears 4 4-6 16. Totals: 21 14-19 66. Weatherly Area.....................19 7 10 25 - 61 Notre Dame-ES.....................15 14 22 15 - 66 3-pointers: Lowman 5, Colecio 5, Zoscin 2. Spears 4, Natale Jr. 4, Seay 2.

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Crestwood boys basketball

Comets crowned District 2 champs for first time since 2009 Crestwood will open states at District 1 champion Although they didn’t get the chance to put the finishing touches on a season-long run that ended up at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Crestwood boys were there nonetheless on Friday night, collecting their much-deserved hardware and celebrating the program’s first district title in more than a decade. Earlier in the day, it was announced that the scheduled District 2 Class 5A championship between Crestwood and Abington Heights would not be played after all. Abington Heights had to forfeit the game after the team was exposed to a positive COVID-19 case earlier in the week. Abington Heights had played North Pocono in a semifinal game on Tuesday, and the next day it was reported North Pocono was dealing with a COVID-19 case within its program. With Abington Heights unable to play, Crestwood was awarded the Class 5A championship — its first district title since 2009, when the Comets were Class 3A champions. Currently on a 17-game winning streak since a season-opening loss at Dallas, Comets will put that on the line this Friday night at the District 1 champion, likely perennial state power Chester, in the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class 5A Tournament. Chester was playing in the District 1 title game on Tuesday night.

The Crestwood High School boys basketball team was awarded the District 2 Class 5A championship after Abington Heights was forced to forfeit Friday night’s title game because the team was exposed to a positive COVID-19 case earlier in the week. Crestwood still came to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday to collect its championship plaque and gold medals, celebrating their second championship this season after winning the WVC Division 1 crown. The Comets will now take a 17-1 record and 17-game win streak into this Friday night’s PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal game at the District 1 champion. Photo by Bob Gaetano The Comets, this year’s Wyoming Valley Conference Division I champs, were disappointed they weren’t able to win the district title the right way, on the court at Mohegan Sun. The game was to be a rematch of the 2019 title game held right there at Mohegan Sun, and won by Abington Heights 43-36. “I would say for all Comets, for Abington Heights and us, it is devastating,” Crestwood head coach Mark Atherton said. “We were all looking forward to the matchup. When you think about it, there are a lot worse things going on in the world with this pandemic.

“By the same token, I am super proud of these guys. We got the No. 1 seed. These guys have nothing to be ashamed of.” “We’re disappointed to learn we were unable to play the game,” said Crestwood athletic director Dean Ambosie. “The Crestwood community wishes nothing but the best in terms of health and safety for everyone at North Pocono and Abington Heights.” Crestwood advanced to the district title game after beating West Scranton 6845 in the quarterfinals, and No. 4-seed Valley View 71-48 in last Tuesday’s semifinal round.

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