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Expansion of Foster Twp. CALO facility OKed

by James Hunter

An organization that provides counseling to abused teens has received conditional permission to expand its operation in Oley Valley.

The PUC met with White Haven and East Side Borough officials, and representatives of the Lehigh Gorge State Park to discuss I-80 bridge construction recently. Representatives of the Reading-Blue Mountain Railroad were not able to attend. Construction will start in April of 2024, with completion in 2029. Trail closures are possible, but if possible will happen off-season. Construction equipment is slated to come down Main Street and enter the park behind the Aqua building, which may impact the area. Regarding the current D&L Trail closure, the steel beams for the trail’s bridge are being installed, and the project is still on schedule for a spring opening.

At its meeting March 8, the Foster Township Supervisors granted conditional permission to Change Academy Lake of the Ozarks (CALO), headquartered in Lake Ozark, Missouri, which has had permission to operate a residential treatment center in Foster Township since December 1, 2017, for its plans to build a 14,000 square-foot addition to its center that will include offices, counseling rooms, classrooms, nursing rooms and 16 beds for females between 12-19.

According to its website, CALO works exclusively with adopted teenagers who have behavioral and emotional

challenges resulting from abuse and neglect. Atty. Donald Karpowich, the Foster Twp. solicitor, said the present facility also works exclusively with teenage girls, and the new structure will be built “when they have the money to do it.”

The township approved the plans contingent upon the approval of a soil erosion and sedimentation plan by the Luzerne County Conservation District. Visit helpourteen.com or caloprograms.com for more information.

Liquor License transfer

A convenience store at the entrance to Freeland has received conditional permission to get a liquor license.

See FOSTER, page 5

Photo courtesy Eric Siglin

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Editorial

Bye-bye Truist Bank

by Seth Isenberg

The Weatherly branch of Truist Bank will be no more by next Tuesday afternoon. It will become another number in that bank’s drive to close 800 branches in a massive costsaving effort which they launched in 2022 after the BB&T Bank completed its merger with Sun Trust Bank. At the time of the merger, Truist had nearly 3,000 branches across 15 states and in Washington, D.C.

The combined bank looked to save $1.6 billion through branch closures and office consolidations, mostly done in 2022.

We see the result of that here, a few months later than their goal.

We also see an end, at least temporarily, of locally offered banking for Weatherly, a decades-long run that started when Weatherly locals came together to get a bank charter for the Weatherly Savings & Loan.

With a banking crisis stewing, it is unlikely that a “white knight” bank will swoop into Weatherly this spring. Optimists see a possible new branch for Weatherly in the near future. I am with the optimists Weatherly, and White Haven, deserve to have their banks again. As to how that will come about, locals are going to need to step up to make both our communities attractive to a newcomer. More about this in a future editorial.

From The Journal-Herald

Issue of March 25, 1993

Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

“DÉJÀ VU” is the start of this week’s front page photo caption, this time showing a PennDOT plow truck on its side, having crashed off Bear Creek Road between Penn Lake and White Haven –photo by Roger Schoch.

On Tuesday, about 50 concerned parents met with Crestwood School District administrators and school board members, school bus company owner Edward Deets, and the driver of the school bus that overturned. As the meeting opened, two sets of opinions emerged one faulting the driver, the other faulting the school administration for having bus out on such bad roads.

A study commissioned by East Side Borough Council about whether the Bishline Creek sewage treatment plant could be used to treat all the borough’s sewage, and the answer was that while it is not large enough now, it could be expanded. Council would need to find out costs…Mayor Earl Kresge is opposed to going with Bishline Creek, and in favor of going in with White Haven on its new plant. Borough resident George Wood wondered if the old East Side School House could be bought, since the deal by the rafting company to buy it has fallen through. Council will invite the current owners, First Eastern Bank, to meet…

Ruth Isenberg penned the editorial this week, encouraging the name of White Haven to be painted on the water tower as a matter of civic pride, and suggesting that perhaps the borough tree logo could be added to create a work of art, and pride.

Kidder Township has spent all of its 1993 snow removal budget, and has now spent over $10,000 more, with the rest of the spring and all of the fall to come. This led to supervisors arguing about using contractors versus having their own township truck. No decision was made.

The new Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association is already making plans for the parade float it will show in the Sesquicentennial Parade in Weatherly on June 12.

Carbon County is proceeding to buy the Nesquehoning property near the borough’s sewer plant for the new prison. According to Commissioner Tom Gerhard, plans are to use less than nine acres of the site for the prison, with nearly all of the rest being set aside for conservation. There may be other county buildings built on the land in the future.

The city of Hazleton recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, according to an article penned by Grace Ecker.

U. S. Supreme Court Justice Byron White has announced his retirement.

Bill Chapman of state representative Keith McCall’s office will keep office hours in the First Eastern Bank conference room on Main Street in White Haven, next Tuesday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Casale and Clemente Cheese Co. on McNair Street in Hazleton advertised its “Doorbusters Sales” for March 26 and 27.

Phil Engman wrote about NCAA basketball brackets and the upsets so far. He’s still predicting North Carolina vs. Michigan in the finals.

Marian’s boys’ basketball team opened its first game of the PIAA Class A playoffs with a win over Susquehanna 64-57.

White Haven Boy Scout Troop 25 will assist the staff at Eckley Miners Village with a restoration project April 3 and 4. Other plans include participating in a Spring District Event at Camp Rotowanis on backpacking, and to help with this year’s Lehigh River Cleanup.

Ruth and Seth wrote a review of diners along Interstate 84, including Elmer’s near Milford, and the Lexus in Newburgh, NY. The review was mainly about the Lexus, which features some very good Greek food. Also of note on the diner list were the Olympic on Route 17 one exit north of I-84, and Bickford’s Pancake Houses – found at several locations throughout New England.

See ARCHIVES, page 5

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

IN RE: ESTATE OF CHRISTINE M. SKWIERZ, a/k/a CHRISTINE SKWIERZ, Deceased, late of the Village of Tresckow, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Christine M. Skwierz, a/k/a/ Christine Skwierz, who died on the 5th day of December 2022. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Executor, Jeffrey J. Skwierz, 53 Hamilton Street, West Wyoming PA, 18644, or his attorney:

CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE

121 Carbon Street

Post Office Box 49

Weatherly PA 18255

VETERANS CORNER

Commentary by John Kearns

Questions, Submissions, or Comments To: chiefkearns@gmail.com

WRITING BREAK: I will take a brief break from writing for personal reasons; this “Hiatus” is necessary for me, and I expect to return to normal in May 2023. I will publish in the interim any news or VA information that may concern veterans or any breaking news of importance. I want to thank all the readers who enjoy “Veterans Corner,” I hope to return to regular weekly issues very soon. Thank You.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been issued to Kimberly Davis of 21 Ash Tree Lane, White Haven, Pennsylvania 18661, Executrix of the Estate of Alberta Jane Fox, also known as Alberta J. Fox, deceased, late of White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on January 17, 2023. All creditors are requested to present their claims and all persons indebted to the decedent will make payment to the aforementioned Executrix, C/O the attorney for the estate:

Stacey Acri, Esq.

273 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

(570) 826-5554

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been issued to Jerome D. Perch of PO Box 295, 372 King Arthur Road, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, Executor of the Estate of Thelma E. Perch, deceased, late of White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on January 22, 2023. All creditors are requested to present their claims and all persons indebted to the decedent will make payment to the aforementioned Executor, C/O the attorney for the estate: Stacey Acri, Esq. 273 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (570) 826-5554

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DOUBLE CEREMONY: Weatherly Mayor Paul J. Hadzick honored new Eagle Scout Tyler Fosburg, center, and swore in Sofia Hantz, left, and Ashley Harris as full-time police officers on March 3. Fosburg received a proclamation from the borough. Hantz and Harris moved up from part-time to fulltime thanks in part to an agreement with Weatherly Area School District for in-school policing.

HELEN ANN JONES

Helen Ann Jones of East Side, White Haven, passed away on March 6, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born in Berwick, daughter of John Olhanoski and Wilhelmina Olhanoski (Earnhart. She was predeceased by her husband Robert.

She is survived by her children, Robert Jones Jr., Wendy Jones and Lisa Jones; her daughterin-law Holly Jones; her grandchildren, Jessica Jones (Gerard), Timothy Jones, Michael and Ashley Evans; and her great grandchildren, Madison, Myah, Gia, Jenna, Mikell, Derek, Gina and Joey.

She served as a member of the East Side Borough Council for many years.

A mass of Christian burial was held March 13 at St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven.

ROCHELLE GLUCK

Rochelle (Shelly) Gale Gluck, 82, of White Haven, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Bella Mester Bruskof, and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Temple School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, earning her degree as a dental technician. After she married Ray, he joined the Navy. They traveled the world and made many life-long friends along the way.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Jerrold Bruskof.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Gluck; children, Lisa (Jonathan) Bailey; Stuart (Astrid Bon) Gluck; grandchildren, Abigail and Sarah Bailey;

Philip

sister, Arlene (Larry) Bernstein and sister­in­law, Roz Bruskof, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Shelly will be remembered for her love of her family, especially the seemingly endless love of her granddaughters, her ability to talk with absolutely anyone, her distinctive infectious laugh, her joy from music and dancing, and her love of hoagies, pickles, ice cream, and Swedish fish!

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m. at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc,. 403 Berwick St., White Haven, with visitation from 11:30-12:30. Refreshments will follow at Golden Oaks Village Club House, White Haven.

Interment will be held privately in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a cancer charity of your choice.

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RICHARD W. OTTAVIANI

Richard W. Ottaviani, D.C. of Mountain Top passed away on March 13, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

The son of the late Dr. Richard E. and Marie K. Ottaviani, he was born in Wilkes­Barre, lived in Glen Lyon and then Mountain Top, where he practiced chiropractic for approximately 50 years. He maintained practices in Hazleton and Mountain Top after graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1973.

Richard enjoyed his patients and treated them with the utmost care; he always took his time and made himself available to everyone. In his free time, Richard enjoyed spending time with his wife Diane of 45 years. Over the years, Richard enjoyed helping his son Mark racing go-karts, training amateur boxers, boating, classic cars, gardening and most recently, spending time with his grandson. He was

also treasurer/director of the Italian Independent Cemetery in Glen Lyon.

In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister, Anita O. Legge.

He is survived by his wife Diane, son Mark and wife Elizabeth, grandson Adam of Baltimore, MD; brother Dr. Robert E. and wife Dody of Mountain Top; brothersin-law Robert Legge of Mountain Top and John J. Cunningham and wife Gail of White Haven; sister-in-law Linda Harford and husband Scott of Bellefonte; motherin-law Ruth Cunningham of Mountain Top; nephew Nicholas Legge of Mountain Top, and nieces Jillian Harford of Bryn Mawr, and Dr. Allison Harford of Nisbet. As per Richard’s request, private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Italian Independent Cemetery of Glen Lyon c/o: Marlene Beleski, President, 51 McKendree Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank all who assisted in any way at this difficult time. Arrangements under the direction of the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top.

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At a public hearing preceding its regular meeting March 8, Sona Market, across Route 940 from the Citterio plant, was granted permission by the supervisors to transfer a restaurant liquor license to sell six- and 12-packs of beer to go.

Since the license is a restaurant license, the supervisors questioned whether there will be eat-in and restroom facilities. The owner said he has an unused back room he will use to create seating, where he will serve deli food, and will build public restrooms, which he presently does not have.

The supervisors made their approval contingent on the approval of township zoning and planning, and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

New paver

The township purchased a new paver to pave township streets at a cost of $73,000. Supervisors’ chairman Wilson Malloy said the old paver is being placed for sale on the internet platform Municibid.

“We have a lot of paving projects,” Malloy said. “We got 14 or 15 years out of the last paver. I’ll be happy if we can get that much out of this one.”

WASB talks finances, coaches in March

by Seth Isenberg

Weatherly Area School District received high praise from Ed Ebling of Jones & Company at the March 1 caucus meeting. Jones & Company audited the 20212022 school year’s finances. Ebling noted that the district had “a very good year,” due to a variety of grants, ending with $638,000 in revenue over expenses (though a deficit when counting capital debt expenses, and deeper when you count pensions).

Archives

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Journal-Herald Issue of March 25, 1993

The Cheese Factory of Hazleton advertised a fine selection of cheeses, “Lasagne Kits,” and pizza kits.

Motor Transportation advertised their bus tours – the Ozarks, Cape Cod and Nantucket, Nashville…

Big Boulder Ski Area offered a coupon for a special night of skiing on Friday for only $15 – lift ticket and rentals included.

From The Journal Issue of March 25, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

“You are doing a very good job,” regarding spending of federal money, he said. The report provided the board was over 70 pages, plus 33 pages more of footnotes.

The board, guided by business manager Robert Kachurak, went over details of bringing regular Weatherly Borough police officers into school as School Resource Officers (SRO), a practice which began on February 24. The officers, who have already been given SRO training, will rotate

Club and Atlas Powder Company, whose employees have donated all time and materials.

On Thursday, March 18th, over 200 friends and parishioners of Rev. W. M. Geiger of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, of White Haven and Albrightsville, gathered in the Parish House to surprise him on his birthday.

A shipment of fingerling trout was received here last Friday morning, and a consignment of legal size brown trout for Linesville Creek was received on Monday afternoon. Local high school boys helped in planting same.

through weekly this school year. There is still money in WASD’s SRO grant to pay for this through June.

In regular business at the March 8 meeting, school board members approved appointing Andrew Ray as assistant baseball coach for $2,100, and Antonio Colecio as a volunteer baseball assistant coach; Ryan Kately as Junior High Track & Field Coach at $1,680, and Emily Zoscin as volunteer assistant Track & Field Coach; Kyle Michaels, Jenna Bartel and

benefit of the Red Cross.

The program is:

Amanda Colecio, volunteer asst. varsity Softball Coaches (pending all necessary clearances and paperwork).

Courtney Delman was hired as a part-time (5.75 hours/day) special education/student support secretary at $12.19 per hour per the WAESPA contract, effective March 9. Also, Shelene Witchen was hired as a substitute cafeteria aide on a as-needed basis. The Board approved the second reading of policy updates for:

• Principles for Governance and Leadership

• Enrollment of Students

HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock

Our community is building an Honor Roll for those who are serving in World War #2 from White Haven and vicinity. This is being done through the efforts of Wilmot Engineering Company, the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Lions

Robert Faylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Faylor of town, has been advanced to the grade of First Lieutenant. He is stationed in Whitehorse, off the new Alcan Highway.

On Tuesday, March 30th at 8 p.m., a variety program of local talent will be presented at the Lutheran Parish House, sponsored by the Dorcas Class, for the

Vocal solo, Nancy Akers; Piano solo, Bertram Knaus; Instrumental music, Mary and John Lawson; Novelty skits, Mrs. Pearl Kocher and Mrs. Louis Schafer; Vocal solo, Mildred Kocher; A one act play, 5 scenes – “How the Story Grew,” characters – Mesdames Mary Becker, Emma Huseman, Marian Dotter, Mary Haas, Edith Lawson; Misses Ethel Zehner, Jennie Earnhart and Isabel Forsey; Vocal solo, Mrs. Ellena Sheaman; The Parade of the Girl Scouts – Nancy Akers, Arlene Yohey, Mary Lawson, Dorothy Akers, Marylin Feist, Betty Maustellar, Alma Wheeler, Bernice Wheeler and Marian Stiller.

Tickets are 20¢ for adults plus tax, and 10¢ for childred. Refreshments on sale.

(Editors Clara and Jay Holder make a note that they had some doubts about the spelling of some of the names, but copied then as they were printed in 1943.)

• Student Classifications for Enrollment

• Eligibility of Nonresident Students

• Attendance

• Compulsory Attendance/ Unexcused Absences Graduation

• Dress and Grooming

• Suspension and Expulsion

• Homeless Students

• Procedural Safeguards Notice of Denial of Enrollment and Transportation

Cub Scout Pack 007 was approved to use the high school gymnasium, chairs, bleachers, tables, projector and screen on March 17 from 4 to 9 for the Pinewood Derby. March 24 would be the snow date.

Other approvals included the National Honor Society for the high school gym, cafeteria and kitchen on March 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. for NHS Induction ceremony; Mish, Inc. for a production entitled “Dead Serious About Life” using the high school gymnasium, lobby, and three classrooms on April 29 from 10 to 10

See WASB, page 6

WASB

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and April 30, 1-8 p.m.; the Booster Club to use the middle school gym April 1, 5-9:30 p.m. for the seniors vs. teachers and alumni basketball games; Weatherly Wellness Council for a Trauma Safety Fair in partnership with St. Luke’s using the middle school media center, cafeteria and LGI room May 2, 5­8:30 p.m.; and the Weatherly PTA for the 8th Grade Farewell Program/Dance May 26, 2:15 to 10 p.m.

The board approved the 2023-2024 Intergovernmental Agreement for Special Education Services between the Weatherly Area School District and the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21.

The board approved the 2023-2024 Weatherly Area High School Program of Studies, and the 2023-2024

school calendar, revisiting built-in snow days and instruction-at-home days.

The board also approved a resolution calling for Charter School Funding Reform.

In the business manager’s report, the discount, base and penalty periods for collection of taxes this year were set: Discount Period - July 15 through Sept. 15 for a 2% discount; Sept. 16 through Nov. 15 for taxpayers to pay the face amount; and a Penalty Period from of 10% more from Nov. 16 through Dec. 31.

The board approved the property tax installment plan for three installments for Homestead/Farmstead eligible properties, on August 15, Oct. 15, and Dec. 15.

Bills of $1,284,115 were approved, along with $51,205 from the cafeteria fund, and $3,273 from the athletic fund.

Committee reports started with athletics. On that night,

the girls’ basketball team was away to play Mountain View, so there were no administrators’ reports as they went to the game. Thanks were given about the fan bus to the game, as it was so far away. There was a little complaining about our team traveling to play on the home court of the opponent when normally in the playoffs, the game would have been on a neutral court. Athletic committee chairman Matt vonFrisch reported “good turnouts” for the spring teams softball, baseball, and track & field, with some kids playing multiple sports. There won’t be a junior high girls softball team, though they should be able to form a Little League U-14 team in which more girls can be included, explained member Ken Jacoby III. Member Tom Connors would like to see a company prepare the fields this year.

There was also a question on the progress to re-do a soccer field, to which business manager Kachurak replied that the district is “gathering information.”

Jeanine Snyder, Director of Food & Nutrition, reported a success with “Breakfast with Someone You Love” that drew nearly 200 participants. She noted the building was nicely decorated for Read Across America, and the cafeteria was involved with green eggs and ham served. She also gave thanks for the three new picnic tables outside the high school cafeteria. Those tables were bought with money from the Pasco Schiavo grant the district

received this year.

During the CCTI (county vo-tech) report from member Connors, the budgeting decisions of the CCTI administration continue to be questioned. The board will ask for another visit from CCTI’s business manager to ask more questions. Among the concerns are that some CCTI policies have not been updated for nearly 20 years.

During the CLIU #21 report, it was noted that the CLIU also keeps a lot of money after a year’s expenses.

The board will meet on April 12 to go over the latest numbers needed to build the 2023-2024 budget, towards setting taxes. (An increase is likely.)

Seth’s Sightings

My week of recovering from surgery kept me around the house. We finally did get out on Friday to go into Lehighton. The end result of that trip was unfortunately, Ruth broke her ankle.

On Friday, our event for the evening had ended and sadly Ruth stepped in a hole, so we made the short trip to

Living Stations at St. Patrick’s

The Living Stations of the Cross will be presented by Saint Patrick’s Parish at the church grounds on Allegheny Street in White Haven Friday, on April 7. The event starts at 7 p.m.

the hospital and checked in at the emergency room to get x-rays. Our visit lasted four hours, ending with a look at her bone breaks. She was given a splint, crutches, and directed to see an orthopedist.

Our weekend was spent in the house, with Ruth slowly getting familiar with moving on crutches. Fortunately, I have recovered enough to be able to get out to do some limited things. We slept in Saturday morning, having made it home by about 4 a.m. In the afternoon, I was out to do a little shopping, including buying some eggs from local sellers the warm temperatures have been good to get the hens laying again.

I was out again on Sunday to attend the Eagle Shows

by Seth Isenberg

gun show at Split Rock, which was fun. I saw some antique pistols, dating back to the mid 1800s, including a pair of ladies’ pistols, tiny five­shot revolvers. The vendor and I were joking that in order to stop someone, the pistols’ owner would have to hit him square on, otherwise the shot would bounce off. For the right collector, those guns would be special.

The same vendor also had a couple of mid-1800s long barrel revolvers, the kind of gun you see in the old Western movies. The only thing I bought at the show was some venison chew treats for the dogs from another vendor.

Being laid up, Ruth had the idea of ordering groceries for me to just

drive up on Sunday and have somebody load into the car. She built a big order and sent it through the internet portal for Aldi’s. She got a confirmation, and then three hours later was told the order wouldn’t be ready until Monday. So she cancelled it.

On Monday morning, Ruth met with the orthopedic surgeon, and her surgery was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, after this issue goes to press.

Our trip to Lehighton was instead of going to a Penguins hockey game. We missed a good one, where the locals battled from behind to a tie, and then won in a shootout. The team tied and lost on Saturday, and won outright on Sunday so a great weekend putting the Pens close in to a playoff spot, and catching that spot will mean our team stays hot.

The Penguins have their home games this Saturday AND Sunday AND Wednesday…must win games. Come out and cheer with us.

I have sighted a lot of hawks around White Haven, Weatherly and in Kidder Township on branches, atop telephone poles and even on telephone wire. It’s fun to see these beautiful birds. Also of sightings note, the Spring weather is warm enough to get some spring flowers started more crocuses in my yard, some pale blue and the rest a deep purple.

I’m still monitoring the snows in the Sierras, looking at the snowfall in Donner Summit, CA, (at the Donner Ski Ranch) which could

reach 700 inches if the weather trend continues. One to two feet of snow was predicted for Tuesday into Thursday, followed by a week or more of cold weather into the single digits at night.

Ruth is going to be limited for a while, but she’s allowing me out with a buddy to attend the NCAA eastern region Division 1 hockey games being held at the PPL Center in Allentown on Friday night two games. The first is Penn State vs. Michigan Tech, and followed by #1 Michigan vs. Colgate (an alma mater of mine).

In basketball, the UConn Lady Huskies are in the Sweet 16, and will take on Ohio State on Saturday. They have beaten Vermont, then Baylor to get this far. As usual, UConn’s coaches have their team ready for the biggest games. Let’s cheer them on to the final four, and perhaps beyond.

My weekend plan is hockey, then hockey, then more hockey while checking in on UConn basketball on Saturday. Plus caring for Ruth of course. Ruth, if mobile, will come to the Penguins games.

I am loving the evenings, with gorgeous sunsets and light to nearly 8 p.m. I am working to get my driving stamina up, as even with Ruth in a cast, we have some distance driving coming up in our near future.

Thanks to everyone who reached out to help when Ruth was laid up.

As always, best wishes of good health…and…watch where you step.

Cranberry Quilt Guild Springs into 2023

What do Cranberry Quilt Guild and Spring have in common? Many new ideas, programs and projects are blooming as the 2023 meetings dig in. Members old and new will gather on Monday, March 27, at Faith United CCC, on Airport Beltway in Hazle Township, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Who would think ergonomics is involved in quilting? How about an auction of treasures big and small? Have you ever been hopelessly lost on color choices? What’s a fidget? All these and more interesting and fun topics area being planned for the group. This season of meetings will be a change up a bit, with tips being offered and shared monthly. We have finished our UFOs in the 2022 season, and new techniques

are ever present on the quilting horizon.

Collage is becoming a popular form of art quilts, as beautifully arranged snips of fabric are applied to make unique and unimaginable portraits and still life representations. Show and tell this season promises to be as awe inspiring as ever.

Members will display their work for all to admire, share thoughts on the technique, and offer support to others. Quilts of all sizes, types and displays are brought in to meetings. The items presented are always a surprise, drawing much applause. Members take away new ideas and thoughts for future projects.

Quilt of Valor has offered a Block of the month option for its members. Many have shown interest. More

information on this will be made available.

On Saturday March 18, National Quilting Day 2023 was celebrated. Members were encouraged to display a quilt on their porch or in a window, taking care for inclement weather. These beautiful spring days offer

opportunities to display the fine art of quilting. Share a quilt, hang a quilt, can you find any in your neighborhood?

Quilt Shows are being held near and far for all to enjoy. The Lancaster Quilt show is being held March 29 through April 1. Details

on upcoming Quilt show information can be found at www.quiltinghub.com , which is the Pennsylvania Quilt Show Directory.

To take care of others, you need to take care of your own health. Screening mammograms can find breast cancer in its earlier, most treatable stages. Make the time for your annual mammogram today – your loved ones will thank you tomorrow.

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Hazleton Art League to open April exhibition:

Pedro Gris PARTICULAS QUE PIENSAN

March 31-April 30

The Hazleton Art League (HAL) is honored to have Dominicanborn, internationally recognized poet/artist Pedro Gris’ exhibition Partículas que piensan, [Particles That Think], for the month of April. Gris’ style can be compared to cosmic abstraction, with controlled chaos of color and form.

The opening reception Friday, March 31, from 6-9 p.m., is a departure from HAL’s usual First Friday opening, in consideration of Good Friday. Coffee Talk with the artist is Sunday, April 2 from 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, April 23 from 1-3 p.m. is Acoustic Jam, with a special Empty Bowls fundraising event to help local charities fight hunger from 12­4 p.m.

Partículas que piensan exhibition runs through Sunday, April 30.

Admission is always free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; closed Mondays.

A non­profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Art League welcomes donations from companies and individuals. Membership in the Art League is only $25 for the year. For more information on classes, programs, and Summer Art Camp for children ages 6-14, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, 570-455-3333 www.hazletonartleague.org

Final Lenten service in Weatherly

Salem United Church of Christ’s Worship Service begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29.

A time of fellowship and light refreshments will follow. In case of inclement weather, the host church will decide whether to cancel services.

They count on your mammogram too.

WAHSAA PRESENTS CHECK TO WEATHERLY FBLA: The Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association recently presented the Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA) with a donation of $1,000 towards their competition at the State Leadership Conference to be held at the Hershey Conference Center in April. Twelve high school students will be competing at the state level. Pictured are Owen Broskoskie, Madisyn vonFrisch, FBLA Adviser Janet Gettig, Nate Tripp, WAHSAA vice-president Sue Ann Gerhard, Emma Kane, Jacob Parker, Juliette Bartel, and Weatherly High School principal Anthony DeSpirito.

Weatherly Area Museum benefit dinner returns

The Weatherly Area Museum is pleased to kick off its museum hours for 2023 on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 1 – 4 p.m. The museum will continue to be open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. through spring, summer and fall.

To help our residents and friends treasure our community’s history including the Schwab School, current and past businesses and archival records, the Lehigh Valley railroad and more, you are invited to attend a benefit

dinner and raffle basket event. The Weatherly Area Museum Benefit Dinner returns on Saturday, April 22, at 6 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the L&L Rural Volunteer Fire Company, 390 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly.

Menu will include bacon wrapped tenderloin, vegetarian entree, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet treats, and assorted drinks. Tickets are $20. Chicken tenders and French fries will be available for children 5-12 years old at $8; 4 and

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The Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Workshop has been rescheduled to March 25. It will be taught by instructor Paul Corinchock. The $40 fee for the workshop, which includes all supplies, will be donated to the United Ukrainian Relief Committee (UUARC.org ).

The next White Haven Area Community Library Board meeting will be held on Tuesday April 11, and will be immediately followed by the library’s Annual Meeting. Both are open to the public.

The WHACL Book Club will meet on April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the John Murphy Room. The book choice for April is The Silent Patient, a first­time novel by Alex Michaelides. This book is among our most enthusiastic asked-for reads, and we are excited to have it as our April choice. Get your copy anywhere books are sold. It is also available at the library. Bring a friend or make new ones at this fun event.

Plans are underway for The White Haven Trout Festival, hosted by Western

Pocono Trout Unlimited. Mark your calendar for this great event, which will include exhibits, vendors, and exciting programs. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from noon to 5 p.m.

As a reminder, our non­profit library receives no direct state or federal funding. We rely on grants, donations, and fundraising to support our mission of providing facilities, resources, and programs to benefit the community. We encourage all community members to check with their employers to see if they will match donations made to non­profit organizations. The WHACL is a 501(C)3 non­profit and donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in volunteering at the library, we would love to meet you. There are a variety of opportunities available for you to share your skills and experience. Please call 570-443-8776 or stop in during library hours. Please remember to check The Library Corner as well as the library Facebook page to see what we’ve got planned for our community to enjoy.

Newly acquired Philly shines in World Baseball Classic

by Brandon King

The Major League Baseball season is right around the corner and currently teams are in spring training. A lot of their superstars are playing in the World Baseball Classic, representing their country or nationality. A few notable players for Team USA are members of the Phillies: catcher J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Shwarber who led the National League in homeruns last season, and newly acquired shortstop Trea Turner. Turner has

always been known for his ability to hit and his lightning-fast speed.

Turner hit the go-ahead home run for team USA to defeat Venezuela to advance to the semi­finals. Not only was it a go ahead home run, it was actually a grand slam to put team USA ahead 9-7 after being down 5-7.

That was his most notable moment as of 3/20 the night before Team USA’s championship game against the winner of Japan vs. Mexico.

Turner this past offseason signed a 11 year 300-million-

dollar deal with the Phillies this past offseason and is already showing the whole nation why he was worth all that money. The crazy part being that he hasn’t even had to put a Phillies jersey to turn heads.

Turner currently has four homeruns in the tournament which is a Team USA best in the history of the tournament. He is also batting a .368 through the classic with a .429 on base percentage. He is going into the finals being the favorite to win the MVP honors if Team USA can win the

championship. He is also tied for the lead in RBIs in the tournament (with 10 of them) in a span of just 6 games.

Not only did Turner make a name for himself with his go-ahead home run, fans also got to enjoy a complete rout of Team Cuba, 14-2, in the semifinals. During this game, he hit two home runs. He is certainly becoming a fan favorite quickly, and he will need to continue this run when he rejoins the Phillies especially considering Bryce Harper

Venturing Crew hosts annual Good Friday fish fry

B.S.A. Venturing Crew 461 and Troop 781 will hold its annual Good Friday Fish Fry on April 7, at American Legion Post 781, 1550 Henry Drive, Mountain Top, from noon to 7 p.m., or until they run out.

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Dinner includes fish, fries, roll, coleslaw, and dessert. Cost is $12.

All proceeds go to help scouts have more scouting fun.

is going to be out to start the season.

Last season’s Phillies team lacked consistency at the shortstop position after Jean Segura went down, so Turner will look to solidify that spot for the next decade for a team fresh off a World Series showing. Will Turner be able to keep this production up in the World Baseball Classic finals? And

Will he be able to put the Phillies over the top and secure what they were so close to last season?

Weatherly Area Girls’ Softball

Lady Wreckers hoping for more softball success

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

With senior pitcher Madisyn vonFrisch in the circle, and more pieces of the puzzle in place around her, the Weatherly Area girls’ softball team is hoping for an enjoyable spring. After back-to-back District 11 Class A playoff berths, the Lady Wreckers have their sights set on more success in 2023.

“We expect to challenge for our division and qualify for the district playoffs,” remarked head coach Will Bartel, now in his seventh season at the helm of the program. “We know it will

be tough given the high quality of softball in our district, but the girls will battle.”

Now in her fourth season as the team’s ace pitcher, vonFrisch will be the anchor for the Lady Wreckers. She reached 300 career strikeouts last season and is primed for more. “Madisyn will give us a chance against anyone,” Bartel said of the King’s College recruit. “The girls will have to do their part to achieve our goals.”

With a mix of key returning players and several newcomers, there’s reason for optimism after the team went 6-15 (3-10

Schuylkill League Division II-III) and played in the district semifinals a year ago.

Senior infielder­pitcher Kelly Michaels returns with a steady bat along with strong defensive play, and senior outfielder Adrianna Dotzel provides plenty of defense.

Junior infielder­outfielder Juliette Bartel is also back in the mix, showing steady improvement with both her offense and defense. Junior Anna Bloom will be at first base.

Coach Bartel points to senior catcher Raynessa Pauline-Diaz as a key to what the Lady Wreckers

want to do. “She will be super important as the backstop to our top­flight pitching,” Bartel said.

Others expected to contribute for the Lady Wreckers this spring are junior Veronica Mayernick (OF); sophomores Kiley Holman (OF), Ava Sahaida (OF), Rachel Rosenlund (3B), Abby Teodorescu (OF); and freshmen Jasmine Bresnak (OF), Abby Weston (OF­1B), Abby Binder (IF­P), Cameron Strohl (OF-IF-P), and Aisha Zuberi (OF).

Bartel will once again be assisted by Matt vonFrisch, as well as volunteer assistant coaches Kyle Michaels and

Giannis, My Choice for NBA MVP (again)

by Drew Howard

Imagine you are a general manager of a team in the NBA and were just asked by Adam Silver (the league Commissioner) to start a brand­new NBA team in your hometown. In addition, he has asked you to assemble a winning roster for the coming season. To help you with this quest, he will allow you to pick any player in the league to boost your roster.

Your mind might race to thoughts of LeBron James or Kevin Durant or the prospects of having Kawhi Leonard or Steph Curry on your team. But if you want to create a winning franchise that will be relevant for a long time, you would choose Giannis Antetokounmpo. He is the most valuable player

in the NBA and should get recognition by winning the MVP award again this season. Here’s why.

I grew up watching players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. I saw their dominance on the court, and they seemed, to me, invincible at times. They have captured the love and attention of basketball fans around the world. However, while they may have been some of the best players the sport has ever seen, that is no longer true.

The face of the league is changing, and Antetokounmpo has emerged as the household icon of the game. Over the past five years alone, he has won back-to-back MVPs, a defensive player of the year award, won a championship with the

Bucks, nabbed the Finals MVP award, and made five all­star appearances (and was named All-Star team captain three times). Those accomplishments are unprecedented in the modern NBA.

But, on the flip side, how many people would pick him first above all other players when creating their brandnew NBA team as general manager? The answer is probably no one or very few. That alone says that he is not the most valuable player; he is simply the most popular player of that year.

We should stop treating the MVP award as a certificate given to the player who got the most likes on social media or give the award to the player we think may be the new upcoming star of the league. The MVP

award still deserves to be in the hands of the person who makes the biggest difference when he is on the court and helps their team to win.

Granted, like every other player, there are definitive gaps in Giannis’ game. For example, you would not trust him with a game-tying three like you would trust Steph Curry to deliver. He also does not have the best handles and is not the best in the league at creating plays for his teammates.

Despite his shortcomings, he still posts incredible stat lines in every category. It is rare to see a combination of someone that puts up those kinds of numbers while being focused on helping his team win. It is more common to see someone so focused on getting the individual stats that it hinders the team.

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players Amanda Colecio and Jenna Bartel.

The Lady Wreckers were scheduled to open the season Wednesday of this week at Executive Education Academy Charter School. They will make their home debut Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Lourdes Regional.

2023 SCHEDULE

March: 22 - at Executive Education Charter; 24 - Lourdes Regional (x); 28 - at Marian (x); 30 - Panther Valley (x).

April: 3 - Tri-Valley (x); 4 - Shenandoah Valley (x); 6 - at Mahanoy Area (x); 13 - at Schuylkill Haven (x); 15 - at Hanover Area; 19 - at Williams Valley (x); 21 - Lincoln Leadership Academy; 22 - Executive Education Charter; 24 - at Nativity (x); 26 - Marian (x).

May: 1 - Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech; 2 - at Panther Valley (x); 4 - at Shenandoah Valley (x); 8 - Mahanoy Area (x); 10 - at Minersville (x). (x) - Schuylkill League Division II-III game

That means Giannis has an “us” mentality instead of the more selfish “me” focus. He looks out for his team and fills whatever role he needs to help his team win. He does all that while demonstrating his efficiency in scoring and playing top-notch defense.

So I ask you - is anyone else as ultimately unstoppable as Giannis? Is anyone else that an opposing team would dread to play more? Does anyone have such a significant impact on both sides of the ball? If you find one, let me know who that is.

In the meantime, Giannis has my vote for MVP 2022-23.

Utah-based Drew Howard’s commentary was published originally in The Sports Column.

Basketball All-Star game

Rosters finalized for 54th Moses All-Star Classic

Rosters are set for the 54th Dr. George P. Moses Senior All-Star Classic, sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Athletic Association and The Citizens’ Voice. The Senior Classic features the best senior basketball players from the Wyoming Valley Conference and is scheduled for Friday,

March 31 at Wilkes ­ Barre Area High School. Girls’ tip off at 6:30 p.m. with the boys’ game to follow.

WVC coaches select the rosters from the conference’s 15 member schools. Crestwood’s Julia Glowacki, Cadence Hiller and Katelyn Bozinko will represent the Lady Comets

in the girls’ game. Drew Sechleer and Brandon Burbank will represent Crestwood in the boys’ game.

Preliminary rounds and semifinals for the 3-point shootout are Monday, March 27 at Wilkes ­ Barre Area. Players are asked to arrive by 5:45 p.m.

The Classic has raised more than one million dollars through advertisements, tickets, and programs to financially support service organizations and families with medical needs throughout the Wyoming Valley. Among the groups that have

Lady Comets drop lacrosse opener at Pleasant Valley

Crestwood senior standout Isabella Caporuscio scored eight goals and assisted on three others on Saturday, but Pleasant Valley outlasted the visiting Lady Comets 15-12 for a non-conference girls’ lacrosse win in the season-opener for both teams.

Rylee Rath registered a game-high nine goals to power the Pleasant Valley attack. Alivia Rath and Olivia Iandoli added two goals apiece, and Riley Green and Madison Fava had solo scores for the Lady Bears.

Senior Julia Glowacki

posted three goals and an assist for the Lady Comets (0-1), and Hannah Ziegler added a goal. Morgan Koons was in goal for Crestwood, making nine saves.

Abygail Borger was credited with two saves for Pleasant Valley.

Crestwood will play host to Delaware Valley this Saturday.

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pfbc.pa.gov. Fish wardens in areas not accessible for PA Fish Commission trucks always welcome helping hands to carry five­gallon buckets to the water’s edge to stock the fish. Where boat ramps are available, the trucks can get close enough to move the fish from the truck to the water through a large flexible pipe.

Anyone age 16 and older must have a fishing license, and various licenses are available from many locations or on-line. My wife JoAnne and I purchased the Senior Lifetime Licenses when we turned 65 and have enjoyed free fishing ever since.

by Alex Zidock

Trucks from the various fish hatcheries throughout the state are rumbling on major highways and backroads of Pennsylvania, bringing trout to Commonwealth waters. It’s happening now. The statewide trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1. No joke!

Pre-season and in-season, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.2 million trout

of combined species for anglers in 2023. The fish will be put into 697 streams and 126 lakes around the Commonwealth. And if you care about the breakdown, there will be about 2.3 million Rainbow Trout, 707,000 Brown Trout, and 168,000 Brook Trout. And they all will be over legal catchable size and measure at least 11 inches.

Looking for a wall-hanger trout? Pennsylvania will mix about 70,000 brood fish, between 2.5 and 3.5 years

old Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout in the 14 to 20-inch category. And to the delight of eager anglers, the Commission will include golden Rainbow Trout. These fish feature a vibrant golden-orange pigmentation and tip the scales at a hefty pound and a half.

There is still some time to help or witness trout stocking in some areas. You can get the stocking schedule by visiting the Commission’s website, www.

After the season opens on April 1, anglers can fish 24 hours a day, seven days a week until September 4. During that time, anglers can keep 5 trout of combined species at least 7 inches long. But check the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for special regulation areas for those regulations where some impoundments do not allow harvest or the use of certain baits.

There’s a lot of discussion about the catch-and-release of trout fishing. The best rule of thumb is to keep only those fish you intend to eat when fishing in a lake or stream stocked with hatchery trout. We keep some stocked fish because we personally enjoy smoking some trout. However, if you are fishing in a stream with native Brook Trout or catch a lunker you would like to put back for someone else to enjoy catching, please practice catch and release. Brook Trout are Pennsylvania’s state fish, and the fun of catching a native brookie should be a joy for generations to come.

Saturday, March 25, is set aside as Youth Mentored Day. It’s a special day when licensed anglers can introduce our youth to trout fishing. Special permits are required, special regulations apply, and all information is available in the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary or online.

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In areas where trout are stocked by way of a blue plastic tube from the stocking truck to the water, Waterways Conservation Officers (WCO’s) often offer the fun of stocking with a bucket to future fishermen and a grandpop.

(Photo by Alex Zidock)