The Journal-Herald, Thursday, March 28, 2024

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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–145th YEAR, NO. 18

CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–144th YEAR, NO. 44

White Haven selected as Blueprint Community

by Ruth Isenberg

PA Senator David Argall and PA Representative Mike Cabell’s legislative aide Amy Michelli opened the March 25 White Haven Borough Council meeting with a special announcement— White Haven has been selected as a participant in the Blueprint Communities PA Program. Council adopted a resolution authorizing participation in the program.

Sen. Argall commented that the borough was “beating the odds,” being chosen as the “newest, smallest Blueprint Community.”

The Blueprint Communities program began in 2005 in Pittsburgh, an initiative of FHL Bank for community redevelopment. Tamaqua

and Hamburg are previous participants, and Argall has seen success in both communities.

“I know you’re already doing some of that right here,” Argall continued. Noting that the designation is for 10 years, he said the team members will be empowered to connect to resources to make things happen, to “turn you wish list into realities.”

Michelli, who works in Cabell’s Sugarloaf office,

pledged Cabell’s full support; the House was still in session in Harrisburg, so he could not attend in person.

Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce president Linda Miller expressed “thanks for this fabulous opportunity,” and noted the benefits of the town working together.

Council then conducted its

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Officials, EMS personnel consider ambulance crisis

by Ruth Isenberg

The John Murphy Room at the White Haven Area Community Library was full. Local government officials, fire and ambulance personnel and board members, and concerned citizens from around the area came out to hear representatives of the Pennsylvania Departent of Community and Economic Development address the crisis in EMS service on March 21.

The meeting was hosted by PA Representative Mike Cabell. Sen. David Argall stopped in, and Rep. Doyle Heffley, while not present, is following the discussions.

Ken Hellendall, EMS Peer

Consultant, talked about burnout, lack of appreciation, and the need for EMS services to work together, though not necessarily merge. He noted that fire and EMS personnel are aging out in their

40s, rather than their 60s. He suggested several incentives that have worked in other areas, and discussed formation of an authority to allow municipalities to work together to share resources and coverage areas.

Ann Morrow of the Local Government Policy Center of DCED

See EMS CRISIS, page 7

COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT in White Haven brought out children of all ages, parents, volunteers and friends on March 24. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the weather-related postponement gave everyone a chance to come together and celebrate.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

Ann Morrow

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Blueprint for success

by Ruth Isenberg

White Haven has always been a special community. From its roots as a logging comunity 200 years ago, through development of the canal system and then the railroads, it’s always been changing, responding to advancements in industry, and reinventing itself to meet current conditions.

In recent years, the emphasis has been on developing the outdoor assets of the area the Lehigh River, the state parks, the hunting, fishing, and hiking. With its location along the Delaware & Lehigh Trail, the community now welcomes visitors who want to enjoy the Pocono outdoors.

White Haven has had some tough blows over the past few years. Work that kept the D&L Trail closed for over a year hurt tourism. Covid cost the community, just as it hurt everywhere. The closure of the White Haven Center meant a loss of jobs, and hurt the businesses too. And the effects of the upcoming reconstruction project of the Interstate 80 bridges are yet to be seen.

Many people have worked hard over the years to make White Haven a better place, staffing the volunteer fire company, the ambulance corps, churches, Lions Club, library and more. Stubborn entrepreneurs have built small businesses to serve local needs, and cater to visitors.

Now these efforts by the community have earned it assistance with the next step. White Haven’s selection as a Blueprint Community means that for the next 18 months, a team of local leaders will have all kinds of training, and access to people who want to help the community fully develop its potential. Even more significantly, they will meet people in government agencies who can guide them toward grants and programs to make the community even better.

Thank you to everyone, going all the way back 200 years, who has made White Haven the place it is today. You’ve set the course. Now this blueprint can bring your dreams home.

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From The Journal-Herald Issue of March 24, 1994 Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

The front page photo was of the Church Road cemetery in Lehigh Township buried under the recent snow.

A proposed four-unit apartment building on Planes Road in Weatherly was denied by zoners.

Senator James Rhoades will visit Weatherly and hold office hours next Wednesday. While here, he will present a copy of Senate Resolution #91 to home economics teacher Sandy Kokinda that reads, in part, “Whereas All home economists … have traditionally supported Pennsylvania families through their efforts to educate Pennsylvania’s youth … and Whereas Home economics teachers … celebrate and recognize the many positive aspects of families … Resolved, that the Senate declare 1994 as “The Year of The Family…” The resolution is signed by 24 senators including Rhoades and Ray Musto.

Officials of the Hickory Hills Property Association have concerns about improvements to the POA’s sewer system. The development has approached the PA Department of Environmental Resources for guidance on what improvements are needed.

Gilbert Gerhard, former Carbon County Treasurer, was chosen from over 30 applicants to be the Kidder Township Manager. The position has been vacant since February 11. Gerhard has served 9.5 years as County Treasurer before losing his bid for re-election in 1993.

Weatherly’s Police Chief Robert Koch waived his right to a hearing before the Borough’s Civil Service Commission. Koch, who has been chief since 1988, has served a 30-day suspension and is now back on the job.

The Pastor’s Corner this week was by the Rev. Connell McHugh of Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church: Be Rich in Compassion.

Steve Stallone celebrated the Cinderella story of the Lebanon Valley College’s Flying Dutchmen in their attempt to capture the championship of the NCAA Division III basketball tournament. The team made it to the final four, and then beat favorite Wittenberg. Their championship matchup was with New York University, to whom they earned a comefrom-behind victory 66-59. Weatherly’s Troy Gregory, a 1992 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, was part of the championship team.

Phil Engman Rambled On about his 1994 “All-Name Team. Members are Exree Hipp of Maryland, H Waldman of St. Louise (yes, just H), Yinka Dare of George Washington, Ya-ya Dia of Georgetown and Shon Peck-Love from Alabama.

This weekend, Weatherly will host the P.M.E.A. Region IV-V Orchestra Festival. A special orchestra of 117 students from Eastern and Central Pennsylvania will perform Friday and Saturday under the direction of Dr. Hector Valduia of Mansfield University. C. M. Sorrels is host director. Some students are being hosted by families in the Weatherly and White Haven area.

Century21 agent Brian McCardle is the #1 agent of his company, and #3 in production in the entire 53 office Eastern Council of Century21.

Fairway Chevrolet advertised a new 1994 two-door Chevy Cavalier for $10,295.

After a family trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show, the four of us enjoyed a truly special meal at the Italian-Jewish restaurant, Tiramisu, located See

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

Estate of Roy C. Paisley

Late of East Side, Carbon County, Pennsylvania

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

Alex J. Schipin

581 Leslie Run Rd. Weatherly, PA 18255 or to their Attorney:

MEGAN A. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE

NANOVIC LAW OFFICES

57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0359 3/28

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on March 12, 2024, in the Estate of Anne L. Boder, late of Butler Township, who died December 21, 2023, to George B. Boder, Executor.

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

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179

570-636-3133

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Carbon County, PA, on March 13, 2024, in the Estate of Rose Boni, a/k/a Rosa Boni, late of Mahoning Township, who died December 9, 2023, to Lorena L. Zebert, Executrix.

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

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire

612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179

Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133

Lehigh Gorge Notary

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

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

WHITE HAVEN BOROUGH is soliciting bids for the collection, removal and disposal of refuse; with an alternate bid amount requested for refuse and the curbside collection of recyclable material; and an optional add on for a bulk item pickup four (4) times per year; for a term of five years and five months beginning on August 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2029. Copies of the bid documents are available at the Office of the White Haven Borough Manager, 312 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. A $35.00 non-refundable fee is required for a copy of the Bid package, which includes the specifications, instructions and contract documents. Checks must be made payable to White Haven Borough. Sealed Bids will be received at the Office of the Borough Manager until 4:00 P.M., Monday, April 22, 2024, and will be publicly opened at the regularly scheduled meeting of White Haven Borough Council on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at the White Haven Borough Municipal Building, 312 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania 18661. Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, or a certified or cashier’s check payable to White Haven Borough in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the first twelve months of the bid amount must accompany the Bid, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to give the Borough a performance bond with an approved surety company in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the total bid amount. White Haven Borough reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bidding procedures. The Borough of White Haven does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provisions of service. The Borough of White Haven is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Linda Szoke Borough Manager

obituAries

RUTH HELENE EMMERT

Ruth Helene (Steiner) Emmert, of Orwigsburg, 96 years of age, passed away on March 26, 2024 as a guest of Seton Manor Nursing Center in Orwigsburg. She was the wife of the late Paul Snyder Emmert, with whom she shared 21 years of marriage prior to his death in 2000.

Born in Bethlehem, PA on March 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Helen R. (Hoover) Steiner.

Ruth attended schools in Bethlehem and graduated from Langhorne - Middletown High School in 1946. She attended Ryder College, Trenton, New Jersey and Penn State Schuylkill. She worked in clerical positions for 35 years at Neshaminy School District, Penn State Schuylkill, and Hamburg Area School District.

After retiring Ruth volunteered at the Pennsylvania

German Cultural Heritage Society, Lenhartsville (Board of Directors) and the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University, (Management Team) and served for 20 years as Program Chair.

She was a member of St, John’s UCC Church in Orwigsburg.

She is survived by daughters Constance Diane (Squyres) Williams, Lakewood, CO, Jo-Anne (Squyres) Deibert, Wilmington, NC; a son, Lee Walter Squyres, New Ringgold; 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 4 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Ruth chose to be cremated. A memorial service will be planned for a later date, at the convenience of the family.

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

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

THEIR SECRETS ARE NOT SAFE WITH US.

Foster ready to tear down homes

by Jim Dino

Two homes will soon be torn down in Foster Township, one at a key intersection.

At their latest meeting March 13, the township supervisors voted to advertise for bids to tear down homes at 104-108 Centre Street and 321-323 Fern Street.

The bids won’t be advertised for until the time period for eminent domain expires.

The township purchased the side of the home at 108 Centre Street, but could not locate the owner of the half of the double at 104-106 Centre Street, so the township began the eminent domain proceedings to obtain the property for the purpose of tearing it down.

The supervisors are also looking to remove eight underground gas tanks from the former Heller’s Gas Station that stood at the corner for many years.

All of the work is being done with a $209,445 Local Shares Account (LSA) grant the township obtained for the project.

There is one more double home which is still occupied between the site and the MMI Preparatory School.

Municipal Building Renovations

The supervisors voted to advertise for bids to do renovations to the township municipal and Department of

Public Works (DPW) garage at building at 1000 Wyoming Avenue.

The repairs to the municipal building include: Repair the concrete entrance ramp and landing, and install drains; replace the entrance door, windows, and replace 760 square feet of vinyl flooring in the meeting room; repair drywall and paint in the meeting room and entrance lobby; replace carpet at the entrance, and repair a leak in the roof.

In the mechanical room, repair the entire length of exterior soffit above the side entrance, replace a mechanical room door and provide stairs to access the second floor.

Also, install a new security system for the municipal building and garage, install two new canopies for each entrance, and replace a 20 by 14-foot overhead door in the salt building.

In the DPW garage, work includes refastening an overhead door frame, replacing and refastening the entrance door and frame with a new door and frame for the office leading into the garage, removing and replacing overhead lighting with LED lighting, replacing two overhead garage door openers, replacing one overhead garage door to match the existing door, and replacing one man door and frame.

All of that work is being done with another LSA grant, this one for $100,495.

Material bids awarded

The supervisors awarded contracts for materials.

Bradco Supply will sell the township 15-inch bell pipe at $14.30 per foot, and crack sealing joint material at 95 cents per pound.

The township will rebid diesel fuel for which only one bid was received as well as looking into other alternatives for inlet boxes and bike grates.

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in the South Street area of downtown. Valet parking was a must. Meals were excellent. Seth’s choice of veal osso bucco was clearly the star. Ruth chose tiramisu for dessert superb. It was not inexpensive but truly a memorable meal.

From The Journal

Issue of March 23, 1944

Editor W.C. Taylor

It was a four-inch fall of snow here Monday, the first day of spring.

Lehigh Chapter No. 193 Order of Eastern Star held their annual election and installation of officers at the regular monthly meeting Monday evening.

(Officers are) Carrie Snell Worthy Matron; Elizabeth Funk Associate Matron; Emma Andres Conductress; Verna Middleton Associate Conductress; Jennie Leacock Secretary; (and) Blanche F. Ely Treasurer.

There are some hundred and thirty million people in this country, including prospective candidates in his own party, who would like for FDR to stand up and be counted as to whether he wants a fourth term or not. If he doesn’t want it, there is no reason on earth why he should be a candidate as the armed services are figuring out the strategy and doing the fighting, and Congress furnishes the money.

Cabell to host shredding/ cleanup event April 6

In an effort to help residents with the disposal of personal paperwork and other items, Rep. Mike Cabell is hosting a shredding/cleanup event at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds in Dallas on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fairgrounds are located at 3605 State Route 118.

“My staff and I are pleased we can provide these services to residents at no cost,” said Cabell. “Events like this have become very popular as folks take

advantage of the opportunity to shred sensitive documents to guard against identity theft or safely dispose of old tires.”

Residents are asked to remain in their vehicles while Cabell’s staff unloads items for disposal.

Items to be accepted include:

• Paperwork - Limit of four copy-paper-sized boxes per vehicle.

• Old tires - Up to four tires from a passenger vehicle, pickup truck or SUV that must be off the rim and clean.

• Torn or faded U.S. flags

- Collected by Harveys Lake American Legion for proper disposal.

In addition, Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge will be accepting donations of canned pet food and Domestic Violence Service Center will be accepting donations of personal hygiene products.

For more information, please call Cabell’s district office in Dallas at 570-675-6000.

Heffley announces legislation on Building, Inspector Codes

Rep. Doyle Heffley has announced legislation that would reassess and update the state’s building codes and regulations, in an effort to combat the housing shortage and improve attainability in the Commonwealth.

The legislation would instruct the Review and Advisory Council to skip the next round of updates in the Uniform Construction Code and instead study existing codes, identify cost drivers to building and create a list of alternatives to the codes that would not compromise safety.

“Housing prices have skyrocketed, and it’s no longer feasible for many

Pennsylvanians to buy a home or property,” Heffley said. “In Carbon County, we have a lot of blighted properties that builders are trying to restore, but it is difficult due to rising building costs. My legislation would help alleviate these costs.”

Heffley’s bill is one of a

package of 12 bills that focuses on different aspects of the housing market which includes affordability through tax breaks and grants, and incentives for both homeowners and builders.

For more information on this legislation, contact Heffley’s district office at 610-377-6363.

Scouts earn government badge at Weatherly council session

Story & photos by Seth Isenberg

Junior Girl Scout Troop 34320 attended the Weatherly Borough council meeting on March 25, earning their government badge. The Scouts heard the meeting and were able to ask questions. They then were given a guided tour of the Borough offices and the Police Department by Mayor Paul J. Hadzick.

In other Borough business, bids were opened for this year’s paving projects of Dunnigan Street, Doney Run and Fern Alley. The job was awarded to low bidder Haines & Kibblehouse for $57,880.60.

A new police contract was approved by council, and already has the approval of the police union. Raises are at 7%, along with tweaks to shift differential (+15¢), an extra vacation day for department members with over 20 years of service, and the ability to retire after 20 years with health benefits to age 65.

A resolution was passed to allow the tax collector to dispose of old tax records from 2016, 2018 and 2021.

The updated Fire Department ordinance was published in this newspaper and another. It was passed on a vote of 5 in favor, and fireman Vincent Cuddeford II opposed. Theresa D’Andrea was absent.

The new Fishing Program at Eurana Park will have its rules advertised, to be approved the next meeting. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fees are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for youth 12 and under. In addition, caught fish will cost $8 a pound. Participants must check in and sign paperwork.

The private road to the DeFrancisco home off Fell Street will be known as Willow Lane for 911 purposes.

The April Borough council meeting will be on the 22nd, to begin at 5 p.m.

Junior Girl Scout Troop 34320

attended the Weatherly Borough council meeting

1st row: Rebekah Houser, Danielle Lenhart, Jessica Antolick, Olivia Stewert, Madison Sipler

2nd Row: Noelle Rambaran, Sophia Stewert, Alexis Masterson, Mackenzie Graham, Maddie McGee, and Rose Bates.

Present but missing the from photo Aurelia Rambaran

Back row: Weatherly Mayor Paul J. Hadzick.

seth’s sightiNgs

We were lucky last week because winter returned to the east coast and missed us. It arrived in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine with some force. My cousin who lives north of Manchester in Vermont watched as 22 inches of snow fell. New England skiers are ecstatic.

Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas are closed for the season, but Vail Resorts up north cannot believe their good luck.

Local critter sightings has me thrilled to report on seeing four Great Blue Herons on the log at the edge of the pond by Superior Plus’s propane office

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regular business, which included approving advertising for garbage bids (the advertisement appears on page 3 of this issue).

The White Haven Volunteer Fire Company was granted permission to hold its annual Catfish Derby at Linesville Park, August 9 to 11. The White Haven Lions were authorized to close Maple Street from Church to Elmira for their spaghetti supper on April 15.

The borough will apply for a PA Walk Works grant of

on Lehigh Gorge Road. It’s likely to mean these birds are nesting hereabouts. Also, I heard more reports of a pair of bald eagles in Weatherly again likely nesting locally.

We were in Philadelphia on Tuesday to pick up my sister Elise from the airport. She’s here with us for a stay. There was some heavy traffic getting into Philly. The plane arrived at 7 and baggage before 8, so our trip home was nearly traffic free.

March Madness has me mad for ice hockey, and then basketball. Congratulations to the Ohio State women’s team who are this year’s Division 1 champions. The men’s NCAA

$25,000 to design a walking trail at Linesville Park.

Gilbert Diaz was appointed a part-time police officer, pending background check completion, at $22/hour. Applications are being accepted for chief of police.

During public comment, Brandon Andras, owner of O&D Garage behind the Park & Ride, reported he was creating an impound lot, and asked how to get on the borough’s towing list. Solicitor Don Karpowich noted that the borough needed to develop a policy, and a procedure to create a rotation list for the police to use.

by seth iseNberg

Division 1 tournament is just getting underway.

I cheer for UConn and Iowa women in NCAA basketball. Coming up, Iowa faces Colorado and shorthanded UConn matches with Duke.

Baseball spring training is done and the first games of the season are to be played later this week. I’m following prohockey over baseball, even the floundering big Penguins are more fun than most ballgames. Their big news this week was that the lost Jagr bobbleheads had been located which tells a lot about how things are going.

The local Penguins lost two and won one this past week,

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offered technical assistance in developing a study. Though the application is competitive, the DCED allocation has been increased. The state realizes this is a serious problem.

A letter from local government officials requesting a study is the first step, she said. The process usually takes about six months, if everyone cooperates and provides the needed data.

Hellendall agreed, noting that some studies he’s started are stalled because of missing information.

“Please, I’ll send the letter in tonight,” said White Haven Ambulance board president Dave Quinn.

tightening up their race to be in the playoffs. A losing streak at this time of year could bounce them out of contention, if both Charlotte and Hartford win more than we do. Charlotte plays Hartford this week in Hartford. Lehigh Valley comes to Wilkes-Barre this Saturday to show off their improved game we beat them last time, let’s do it again. Second place Providence went a long way to securing their spot in the playoffs by beating #1 Hershey on Tuesday.

I’m hoping for warmer weather, and time to get outside to enjoy it.

Good health to you all.

“Can an authority cross county lines?” asked White Haven council member Bob Lamson. The answer was yes, which was good news to the representatives of East Side and Kidder Township who were present. Also attending were representatives of Valley Regional, Dennison Township, Butler Township, Foster Township and Freeland Borough. Cabell suggested another meeting, this one for elected officials of the interested communities, to see if this plan might work. He pledged to follow up with another letter to get the ball rolling.

“If we don’t fix it soon, it will be unrepairable,” Hellendall concluded, speaking of the crisis overall, not just the issues local EMS services are experiencing.

Movies back at Split Rock

A grand reopening is planned for the movie theater at Split Rock Resort this Friday, March 29 when first-run movies return at noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and the public is welcome. The opening movie is Arthur The King. For more details, call the Resort at 570 722-9111.

Penn Lake hosts bunny for Easter egg hunt

by Suzanne Winters

The ballpark at Penn Lake was hopping this past Sunday with at least 75 children, parents and grandparents gathered for this year’s easter egg hunt. Even the Easter Bunny was there getting his photo taken with the little ones.

Children of all ages made short work of the egg hunt on the brisk, sunny morning, gathering up the eggs within minutes. After the hunt, prizes were awarded to anyone who found an egg with a number inside. Everyone appeared to have fun despite the chilly weather.

The event was hosted by the Penn Lake Association.

Karaoke Friday

w/DJ Adam Skuba

April 19, 7 to 10 p.m.

Carbon County Art League to see soap demo

If you are a practicing artist or artisan, join the Carbon County Art League (CCAL) meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave, in Palmerton.

The business-side of the meeting will review membership status; upcoming events; sharing on recent activities in the Social / Presentation areas.

This week at Tavern on the Trail

520 Main St., White Haven

Open 7 days a week for family-friendly dining

570-443-9044

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Closed Easter Sunday

Grandma’s Dinner

Saturday after 4 p.m.

Shrimp Scampi

Chicken wrapped in bacon with a white creamy bacon sauce. Soup or Salad.

The social-side of the meeting starts at 6 and will include Soap Making Demonstration by Liz Ramsey of Drakes Creek Soap Company. Bring a friend or potential member to join us in this interesting presentation, and maybe bring a treat to share if you’re so inclined.

Interested in CCAL membership? Send us an email: info@carboncountyart. com. Also, check out our upcoming events as posted on the CCAL Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ CarbonCountyArtLeague

comiNg eveNts

FRIDAY, MARCH 29—Fish Fry Dinner, 4-7 p.m., Citizens’ Fire Company, Weatherly

SATURDAY, MARCH

3o—Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Blakeslee (register by March 27, 570-646-0309)

SATURDAY, APRIL 6— Weatherly Area Museum season opening, 1-4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7— Weatherly Area Museum season opening, 1-4 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9—Annual Membership Meeting, 6:30

p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

FRIDAY, APRIL 12— Celebration of the Military Child, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 360, Weatherly

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 20— Earth Day Cleanup, 8-10 a.m., meet at the Caboose, White Haven

FRIDAY, APRIL 26—“I Hate

Shakespeare” Drama Club performance, Weatherly Area High School gym

SATURDAY, APRIL 27— Community Purse Bingo to benefit Community Lunch Program, 2 p.m. (doors open 12:30 p.m.), St. Patrick’s Parish Center, White Haven

SATURDAY, MAY 4— Cemetery Walk, sponsored by Weatherly Area Museum, 1 p.m., Union Cemetery

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 2— Weatherly Area High School Baccalaureate Service, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 8 & 9—Weatherly HillClimb

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY, JULY

26-SATURDAY, JULY

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

7—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 & 15— Weatherly HillClimb

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

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

JourNAl sPorts college Notebook

Local athletes shine for their college teams this spring

Local athlete Trey Zabroski scored the go-ahead goal with 9:39 remaining Saturday, helping to lift Grove City College past 17th-ranked York 11-9 in non-conference men’s lacrosse action.

Zabroski’s game-winner gave his team a 10-9 lead at the time. He also had an assist.

The Crestwood High School graduate from Mountain Top is a junior midfielder for the Wolverines (7-4 overall, 2-0 President’s Athletic Conference). He has played in all 11 games for Grove City this spring, scoring nine goals and assisting on five others.

Zabroski has a pair of 2-goal games against Bethany and Christopher Newport this season.

Grove City returns to action Saturday, April 3 with a PAC match against visiting St. Vincent.

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Isabella Caporuscio is off to a solid start in her first season with the Stony Brook University women’s lacrosse team.

The freshman midfielder and Crestwood High School graduate has played in all 10 games and has made seven starts this spring, scoring six goals and assisting on another. She is 6-for-8 in shots on goal and has one game-winner.

Stony Brook entered the week with an 8-2 record, including wins over Arizona State (20-9), Villanova (20-8) and fifthranked Syracuse (13-12 in OT).

The team’s lone losses have come against ranked teams, including #14 Denver (8-7) and #15 Johns Hopkins (14-12).

Caporuscio scored twice against both Arizona State and Johns Hopkins, and added a goal and an assist against Villanova.

Stony Brook is currently ranked number 14 in the latest IL Women/IWLCA Division I coaches poll, and has been to the NCAA Division I Tournament in each of the last 10 seasons.

The defending Colonial Athletic Association champion, Stony Brook is 3-0 in conference play thus far. The Seawolves are back in action Friday at Monmouth.

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White Haven’s Riley Hudock is lighting up the scoreboard for the Muskingum University women’s lacrosse team again this spring.

The junior midfielder, a Hazleton Area High School graduate, has scored a whopping 48 goals through the season’s first 10 games for the Muskies (7-3). She has started all 10 games and has contributed six assists and 64 draw controls.

She scored the game-winning goal in overtime in a 13-12 victory over Franciscan this season, one of six goals she scored in the game.

A three-year starter, Hudock has already scored 135 career goals for her team, including 41 as a freshman and 46 as a sophomore. She became just the

second player in school history to eclipse the 100-goal mark for her career. This year’s goal total already marks a career high just 10 games into the season.

The Muskies visit John Carroll for their next game on Friday.

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Kutztown University junior thrower Jacob Solonoski of Weatherly was named to the All-Region team following the indoor season earlier this year. He placed third in the weight throw at the PSAC Indoor Championships, throwing a personal-best 57-1 1/2. It was the fourth-best throw in the region during the indoor season.

The Weatherly Area High School graduate picked up where he left on Saturday, when the Golden Bears opened their outdoor season in the Dr. Jack M. Toms Alumni Invitational. His 166-9 3/4 effort in the hammer throw was the eighthbest in program history and earned him a third-place finish in the meet. He also placed 18th in the shot put (43-9 1/2).

He is joined on the men’s track team by Marian High School graduate Michael Fellin of Sheppton. The sophomore sprinter was part of the 4x100 relay team that went 41.88 - the fifth-fastest time in school history. Fellin also placed second in the 100-meter dash (10.79 seconds).

Weatherly Area graduate Rhianne Markovchick, a sophomore, is listed on the Kutztown University women’s

track and field roster as a hurdler and mult-event competitor.

Kutztown’s teams are back in action this weekend at a pair of invites. Part of the team will be at the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Va. while others will compete at the Millersville Metrics.

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Former Weatherly Area High School star pitcher Madisyn vonFrisch has gotten her college softball career at King’s College off to a strong start this spring. The freshman pitcher/ outfielder has appeared in six games in the circle so far, posting a 2-0 record and a 3.57 ERA for the Monarchs. She has pitched 17.2 total innings and is holding opposing hitters to a .257 batting average.

Her most impressive outing came as part of the team’s season-opening southern swing to North Myrtle Beach, S.C., where the Monarchs posted a 6-0 record. She came on in relief against New Jersey City College, hurling 5 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit ball, with two strikeouts and a walk to get the win in a 4-3, 8-inning contest.

VonFrisch was a second team All-State selection as a senior at Weatherly Area, and was a two-time Schuylkill League AllStar. She also competed with the Pocono Pride 18U travel team.

King’s College is set to visit Misericordia University on Thursday for a MAC Freedom Conference double-header.

WAMS names Students of the Month for January

Middle School principal Anthony DeSpirito, , has announced the names of the students who were selected as Weatherly Area Middle School Students of the Month for January. The award is based on academic achievement, attendance, extra-curricular involvement, and service to school and community.

Dinah Janiec, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Broguslaw Janiec, Weatherly, was chosen as the 6th grade Student of the Month. Dinah is a member of the Weatherly Area Middle School Band and Chorus along with the Science Club, the Science Olympiad and the Reading Olympics Teams. She is also an altar server at her church.

Lillianna Sincavage, daughter of Mr. Les Sincavage and Ms. Leslie Gutosky, Weatherly, was chosen as the 7th grade Student

of the Month. Lillianna is a member of the Weatherly Area Middle School Science Club and Science Olympiad Team as well as the Student Government Association and Decorating Committee. She enjoys horseback riding and volunteers at the Open Gate Ranch helping to take care of the horses.

Mikayla Haraschak, daughter of Ms. Cheryl Haraschak, Weatherly, was chosen as the 8th grade Student of the Month. Mikayla is a Weatherly Area Middle School Cheerleader, and a member of the Middle School Chorus. She is also a member of the Student Government Association and on the decorating committee. Additionally Mikayla plays soccer and helps with the Weatherly Hillclimb and clean-up.

Easter week services in Weatherly

Holy Week services at Salem United Church of Christ, 330 First Street, Weatherly:

Maundy Thursday Service March 28, at 7 p.m. in the church social hall.

Easter Sunday Service with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.

Holy Week services at St. Matthew’s Union Church, 3153 Quakake Road, Weatherly: Good Friday Service at 6 p.m.

Easter Sunday Service with Holy Communion at 11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church in Weatherly will celebrate Easter at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 31. The service will be led by seminarian Tommy Campbell.

Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, April 7, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stephen Emick.

Easter services at Faith Church

Weatherly Faith Church’s Easter services will be Good Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m. Come see why we celebrate and love Jesus so much.

On April 7 we will have a dessert social and card shower following the service to love on and bid farewell to the White family.

Weatherly Faith Church is located at 202 Carbon St, right next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping plaza.

Services are at 10 a.m. Sundays. Join us for live worship music in a welcoming atmosphere. The Kids Clubhouse is open at the same time for all kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade and a nursery is available.

The new youth program for youth 6th-12th grade has been great. Stop by Sunday evenings at 6 for snacks, games, music

and fun.

Life Groups meet Wednesday evenings at 7. Starting April 10, we will be watching The Chosen Season 4.

Thursday evenings Celebrate Recovery is at 6. Celebrate Recovery is for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups. Living in a broken world we all deal with life’s hurts, hangups, and habits. No one has the ability, nor should they attempt to face their hurts on their own. Celebrate Recovery is a beautiful community of strugglers that courageously enter this safe and beautiful space to get honest about our pain, and the negative ways we may see ourselves, God and others. In this process we come to accept that some of the habits we may have developed to escape our pain has caused destruction in our life and those close to us.

For more information on anything going on at Faith, please contact Lori at 570-578-8005.

Kendall Gerhart awarded ALA scholarship

Kendall Gerhart, a senior at Weatherly Area High School, is the recipient of the American Legion Auxiliary’s Health and Medical Science Scholarship, sponsored by the Past

Presidents’ Parley of the Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton County Council.

Kendall is the daughter of Toni and Corey Gerhart. Weatherly. She is a member of Faith

Church of God and served with them for a week in Romania in the summer of 2023, serving the children of Budila, Roma or Gypsy children, providing activities like crafts, skits, Bible

Crestwood SD slates kindergarten registration

Fairview Elementary registration will be held on April 2 and 3. Rice Elementary registration will be held on April 4 and 5. Registration times for both schools are 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. The enrollment process should take approximately an hour.

Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024. Please bring your child with you for academic, speech and vision screenings. Parents must bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate and current immunization records.

Three (3) proofs of residency are required; all must show name and current address. Please start with one (1) of the following: a copy of the Deed to

your home, agreement of sale, or a copy of your lease.

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

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

the school office.

Enrollment packets will be found on the web sites for both Fairview Elementary and Rice Elementary at https://www. csdcomets.org/Domain/70 Parents may print out the packet and complete all forms at home which will save time during the enrollment process. Please bring your completed enrollment packet to the registration along with all needed documentation. Enrollment packets will also be available during registration for parents without access to a printer.

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

study and sports. These children are surrounded by abuse and live in poverty; most do not even go to school. They live a tough life at such a young age. Despite their hardships, she says these were some of the happiest children she ever worked with.

She served in her own community by coaching gymnastics and tumbling classes for little children with her mom, but had to stop coaching in her senior year due to her rigorous schedule. She has worked as a lifeguard .

At Weatherly Area High School she is a member of the Kindness Club and National Honor Society and volunteered as a statistician for the Junior High Boys Basketball team. As a member of the Class of 2024, Kendall participated in fundraising at the Hillclimb and Weatherly Festival. She has worked at Red Cross Blood drives at the high school and donated blood.

During her junior year she was chosen for the Junior Leadership Association in Hazleton. One of the activities she participated in was organizing and serving at a Christmas party held for the disabled children at Helping Hands at Hazleton.

Kendall has participated in sports at Weatherly, including cross country, cheerleading, soccer and track and field all four years of high school. She served as captain of the girls’ varsity soccer team in her junior and senior years. She was the recipient of the All-Star Athlete Award in Cross Country from District 11 in her freshman and sophomore years. She also received an All-Star Athlete Award in girls’ soccer in her freshmen and sophomore years. She earned the title of All American Cheerleader at the cheer camp she attended with her squad. She lettered in all these sports.

Kendall will be attending Misericordia University in the fall as a member of the track and field team, while pursuing her BSN degree in Nursing. She will receive the $500 scholarship that will paid to her school after her first semester.

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Spring Sports Roundup

Softball

Crestwood 17, Hanover Area 4 - Freshman Alexa Toniatti drove home three runs, and four Crestwood teammates each had two RBI as the Lady Comets took out Hanover Area in a nonconference softball game that ended after five innings via the 10-run rule.

Jorja Snyder, Madison Mendrzycki, Ella Richards and Brooke Lenahan all drove in two runs for the winners. Snyder and Richards each stroked a double.

Lenahan got the start and the win in the circle, allowing two hits and striking out two over the first two innings.

Kayla Gist went 2-for-2 to pace Hanover Area.

Crestwood......... 429 20 - 17

Hanover Area.....004 00 - 4 WP - Lenahan. LP - Vigorito.

Weatherly Area 26, Executive Ed. Charter 10 - Weatherly Area regrouped from a pair of season-opening setbacks against Hanover Area and CMVT to rout Executive Education Charter School in non-league girls’ softball action last week.

No additional details were reported from the game.

Last Saturday’s scheduled game at Lourdes Regional was postponed due to rain, and rescheduled for May 9.

State Game Lands 127, Brady’s Lake Road Closure

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Game Lands 127, Brady’s Lake Road in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, will be closed for maintenance and resurfacing on Monday, April 1.

The road is expected to be closed for several weeks. It is anticipated to re-open in time

for the youth Turkey Season on April 27.

“This project is the fourth and final project aimed at improving the road base and drainage on Brady’s Lake Road” said Northeast Region Land Management Group Supervisor, Ryan Gildea.

Crestwood girls’ laxers come up big in win

Jackie Gallagher and Gia Caporuscio each poured in five goals, and the Crestwood girls rolled past Delaware Valley 17-3 in early-season lacrosse action last week. Gallagher also dished out five assists, and Caporuscio also assisted on four goals. Meanwhile, teammate Ella Novelli scored four times and had an assist, and Hannah Ziegler pitched in two goals and an assist.

Scholastic Schedule

Thursday, March 28

Baseball

Weatherly Area at Panther Valley

Nanticoke Area at Crestwood Softball

Weatherly Area at Panther Valley

Crestwood at Wyoming Area

Girls’ Lacrosse

Crestwood vs. Lakeland at Keystone College

Boys’ Lacrosse

Minisink Valley at Crestwood

Friday, March 29

Boys’ Lacrosse

Crestwood at Tunkhannock

Saturday, March 30

Girls’ Lacrosse

Pleasant Valley at Crestwood

Monday, April 1

Boys’ Lacrosse

Dallas at Crestwood

Tuesday, April 2

Track and Field

Marian, Nativity vs. Weatherly Area, at Tamaqua Baseball

Weatherly Area at Shenandoah Valley

Crestwood at Berwick Softball

Weatherly Area at Shenandoah Valley

Crestwood at Tunkhannock

Girls’ Lacrosse

Wyoming Seminary at Crestwood

Wednesday, April 3

Boys’ Volleyball

Hanover Area at Crestwood

Boys’ Lacrosse

Scranton Prep at Crestwood

Thursday, April 4

Baseball

Mahanoy Area at Weatherly Area

Pittston Area at Crestwood Softball

Mahanoy Area at Weatherly Area

Girls’ Lacrosse

North Pocono at Crestwood

Friday, April 5

Track and Field

Weatherly Area at Tamaqua Invitational

Baseball

Weatherly Area at Lincoln Leadership Softball

Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood

Boys’ Lacrosse

Delaware Valley at Crestwood

Saturday, April 6

Girls’ Lacrosse

Lake-Lehman at Crestwood

Boys’ Lacrosse

Selinsgrove at Crestwood

Track and Field

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This MLB game was one for the history books

by Kadin McElwain

The 2024 MLB season begins this week, and that’s a good time to look back on the game’s history. But this story has less to do with the game and more to do with what happened at a game.

The year was 1979, and the place was Chicago. The White Sox are at home playing a doubleheader with the visiting Detroit Tigers. Between games, fans were treated to what was billed as “Disco Demolition Night.”

Disco was popular at that time, but many folks didn’t like it. That combination set up an opportunity for White Sox owner Bill Veeck, a sports marketing guru. Veeck decided to team up with radio station WLUP and create an anti-disco night at the ballpark. Fans would be admitted at low cost if they brought a disco record to be blown up between games. So, on July 12, 1979, WLUP host Steve Dahl brought all the disco records collected to the field to

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blow up in front of a crowd of over 50,000 people attending. What sounded like a great and entertaining idea resulted in chaos. Records were tossed around like boomerangs, the field was torn to bits, and Chicago police wearing riot gear were called in to restore order. An estimated 30 people were injured during this event, and the second game between the Tigers and White Sox was called off because of unplayable field conditions. The Sox forfeited the game.

Lesson learned? Owners are more careful these days. Nobody wants a redo of what happened in Chicago 40+ years ago.

An Ohio-based college student, Kadin McElwain enjoys writing about the sportsentertaining connection. His work is published at The Sports Column.

Crestwood players earn WVC hoops honors

Crestwood sophomore point guard Keira Dougherty earned first team honors on the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls’ basketball all-star team, as voted on by the WVC coaches.

Dougherty’s play on both ends of the floor keyed the Lady Comets’ strong season and run to the district semifinals.

Dallas sophomore Molly Walsh (18.6 ppg) captured MVP honors in Division 1, an honor usually reserved to the division championship team. Pittston Area junior Daniella Ranieli (18.3 ppg, 60 3FG) was chosen the Division 1 Player of the Year. Also selected to the Division 1 first team were Dallas senior Elizabeth Viglone, Hazleton Area junior Sophia Shults and freshman Kaitlyn Bindas, and

Wyoming Valley West senior Mackenzie Perluke.

Crestwood freshman Jackie Gallagher headlined the Division 1 second team picks. Joining her on the second team were Berwick senior Gabby Starr, Dallas sophomore Mia DelGaudio, Hazleton Area sophomore Alexis Reimold and Wilkes-Barre Area senior Emma Krawczeniuk.

Dallas’ Vince Bucciarelli was selected the Division 1 Coach of the Year.

In WVC Division 2, LakeLehman junior Ella Wilson and Nanticoke Area senior Claire Aufiero were selected as the division’s Co-Players of the Year, and Holy Redeemer sophomore Bella Boylan was selected Division 2 MVP.

Wilson led Division 2 in

scoring with a 20.9 average, and Aufiero netted 17.1 ppg. Also named to the Division 2 first team were Holy Redeemer juniors Megan Albrecht and Brooke Kroptavich, LakeLehman senior Brenna Hunt, Nanticoke Area sophomore Kate Reed and Wyoming Seminary freshman Ella Stambaugh.

Division 2 second team selections were MMI Prep senior Bria Kringe, Holy Redeemer sophomore McKenzie Chimock, Nanticoke Area junior Caitlyn Majiros and sophomore Nevaeh Baran, and Wyoming Seminary junior Clare Griffin.

Holy Redeemer’s John Jezorwski was chosen the Division 2 Coach of the Year.

BOYS

On the boys’ side, Wilkes-Barre Area senior Evan Laybourn-Boddie and 1,000-point scorer was named Division 1 MVP in a vote of the conference coaches.

Laybourn-Boddie led all WVC scorers at 22.2 ppg, and also nailed 63 triples. He started his basketball career at West Scranton.

Also selected to the Division 1 first team were Crestwood senior Matt Sklarosky, Dallas senior Mikey Cumbo, Hazleton Area

seniors Luke Gennaro and Joe Marshall, and Wilkes-Barre Area sophomore David Jannuzzi.

Division 1 second team picks were Crestwood senior Chaz Wright and sophomore Ayden Agapito, Dallas seniors Zach Paczewski and Nick Williams and Pittston Area junior Paul Jordan McGarry.

Wilkes-Barre Area’s Jim Lavan was selected Division 1 Coach of the Year.

In Division 2, Wyoming Area senior Dane Schutter, also a 1,000-point career scorer, was chosen MVP after netting 17.6 ppg this past season.

Also chosen to the Division 2 first team were MMI Prep senior Ryan Sones, Hanover Area junior Noah Dewey, Holy Redeemer senior George Sabatini and junior David Popson, and Nanticoke Area senior Jaidyn Johnson.

Division 2 second team picks were MMI Prep senior Brendon Brobst, Holy Redeemer senior Mark Atherton, Nanticoke Area senior Liam Mullery, Wyoming Area senior Brady Noone and Wyoming Seminary senior Jack Novelli.

Wyoming Area’s Anthony Macario was chosen the D-2 Coach of the Year.