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Weatherly Borough Council

Cell tower may go up as RR shop walls come down by Seth Isenberg Better cell phone and internet service may be in Weatherly’s future, as borough council approved an agreement with the ARX Wireless company during their March 29 meeting that would permit them to erect a cell tower at Eurana Park. The agreement allows the company to begin to determine if a tower would be profitable for them. The likely location is at the edge of the park’s paved lot near where the recycling dumpsters were, with a height projected at 150 feet. If it all tests out, then the tower would be erected, and a rental income would be generated for the Borough.

Umbriac Trucking was low bidder to demolish the walls of the former Trainworks building, at a price of $64,700. Council also approved the demolition of quad unit 1007A on North Street, then putting a lien on the property. That property had become a hazard. Quotes will be sought. Quotes will also be sought for painting of Tank 2 of the water system. There was a lengthy discussion about Packer Township supervisors’ proposal to pay a reduced amount for fire coverage for the next two years before finally meeting the Borough’s requested price of

1007A North Street to be demolished.

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$2,294.64 per month. Packer’s proposal was $600 per month less than that amount in 2021, and $300 per month less in 2022. The borough is asking for Packer Township homeowners to pay the same amount the Weatherly homeowners do. Council members were not in favor of any reduction, pointing out that Packer supervisors did not help pay for the tanker. The $2,294.64 per month figure includes payments toward a new rescue pumper. Council was unanimous, agreeing that Packer Township should begin their $2,294.64 payments starting in April. The new bucket truck for the Electric Department has arrived. It will go into service shortly. After the department completes some tree work, the 1997 bucket truck will be retired and put up for sale. It was agreed to do some line painting of parking spaces along Carbon Street, starting from East Main to First Street. Weatherly Police responded to 254 incidents in February. 22 traffic tickets and $1,075 in parking tickets were written. See WEATHERLY, page 11

Railroad seeks closure of Band Hill crossing by Ruth Isenberg Blue Mountain, Reading and Northern Railroad would like to close the pedestrian crossing on what’s known as Band Hill in White Haven — and they’re willing to pay the borough to do it. White Haven Borough Council discussed the issue at the March 22 borough council meeting. The railroad would like to close crossing at Band Hill by White Haven Diner. The area in question is just a walkway, and is in deteriorating condition. It is used as a shortcut between Main Street and the junction of Wilkes-Barre and Buffalo Streets.

Giving up the paper street would bring the borough cash, $7,500 from railroad and $7,500 from PennDOT. Council did not take any action on the matter. They did act on the recommendations of the committee formed to deal with blighted properties in the borough. Solicitor Donald Karpowich listed properties whose owners will receive Notices of Violation. Members are still needed for the UCC Appeal Board. More WH Council meeting next week.

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Editorial Needed: a dose of patience? by Seth & Ruth Isenberg Seniors are finally getting their COVID vaccine doses hereabouts, due to huge efforts by Lehigh Valley Medical Centers mass clinics at Pocono Raceway and Dorney Park. For the rest of us, it’s probably going to be some time before our turn. There do not seem to be enough doses to go around, and clinic appointments are filling up as soon as they are announced. Family in other states are showing me that area pharmacies are supplied and are efficiently giving shots. I’d like to be able to walk up and get my shot, but in Pennsylvania, that’s maybe something we will get to this summer. It’s a bit disheartening to read that in other areas, vaccines are being made available to people as young as 16, and in other areas vaccines may be going unused because people are still reluctant to get them. The good news is that temperatures are warming, and the virus numbers have been dropping. So with patience and some more learning on the part of PA health authorities, vaccines will likely reach our little towns.

Archives From The Weatherly Herald April 1, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers Front page photos include two from the Booster Club basketball night. The Teachers’ team shows Cy Fulton, Bill Rowett – coach, Bill Knepper, John Kanyak, Pete McMonigle, Tim Hospador, Tom Moran and Frank Slezak. The Booster Club team shows Don Garber in a jacket and tie – the coach, along with team members Rick Garber, Jes Tom, Andy Kotch, Lloyd Kreiger, Ken Evans, the Rev. Donald Stump, Charles Zellner, Joe D’Andrea and Mike Setzer. The Teachers won the game 61-42 led by basketball coach Fulton’s 25 points. For the Boosters, Rev. Stump led with 19 points. In the girls game, the Pennies topped the Prunes 20-18, led by Janet Englehart’s 12 points. Letters to the editor from last week included one that questioned whether a new road from Allen Avenue could do better than the proposed Evergreen Avenue. Borough engineer Harold Jeppsen wrote an answer, explaining that extending Allen Ave. would take parts of four properties, adding legal fees and engineering costs. The borough has a deed to the Evergreen Ave. right of way. Suggestions as to the locations of possible new water supplies were also compared and explained by Jeppsen. A big ad in this issue invited all to a Public Sale of equipment and real estate of the Sebelin Bros. Lumber Company in Weissport on April 3.

Seth Dodson of Eurana Ave. in Weatherly, who served for 39 years as a member of the Weatherly School Board, died on March 26 at the age of 86. He also served 32 years as a member and secretary of the Carbon County School Board. He and his wife, Dora, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last June. Hazleton National Bank invited readers to come in to get a “thrifty HNB auto loan” to take advantage of sales on new ’70 cars, so room can be made for the ’71 models. “No red tape. You can arrange your auto loan in a matter of minutes.” Pick Up Your FREE Ice Cream Card at Bill’s Market, 16-22 W. Main Street, Weatherly.

this Friday at Lehighton. Youth league champs Lions Club had big games from Brent Pfeiffer, 19 points, and Mark Grega with 14, to down the Wagner Electric team 58 to 26, to seal their undefeated season. The Sioux finished their season with a 60-25 win over Legion. The Rotary team finished their second half with their first win of the half – 3937 over the Fire Co. Mike Watson was top performer with 12 points for Rotary. Team Witner won another match to stay atop the Weatherly Housewives Bowling League – with a record of 27-9, with team Miller five behind at 22-14.

From The Journal-Herald March 28, 1991 Clara and Jay Holder, Publishers The front page photo is of From The Sidelines, the White Haven Daisy and by Don Garber The Booster – Teacher bas- Brownie Troops who celebrated Girl Scout Week with a field trip ketball night was a great sucto the Mountain Laurel Resort cess. There was a big crowd, and the teams put on a show – where they visited McDoogle’s with “hi-jinks” as well as good Farm and then enjoyed a scenic hay ride. basketball. Special recognition also Penn Lake Borough Council goes to the girls’ teams. “They would do well, we feel, if they will celebrate the 50th anniverwere in a girls league and in sary of the borough this sumsome real competition with mer. Events planned include a other schools.” dance on May 25, a spaghetti Congratulations to the Lions dinner on June 15, a Night at team and coach Con Pfeiffer The Races on July 5, the anfor going undefeated this sea- nual yard sale on July 13 and son, 10-0. breakfast on the 14th, then the The WHS Athletic Awards gala dinner dance celebrating Banquet is April 17. the anniversary on July 27. Registrations are wrapAugust has an arts and crafts ping up on April 3 for Little festival on the 11th, a roast League. Babe Ruth players beef dinner on the 17th, and register tomorrow night. At the annual cabaret on the 24th least 25 girls have shown into wrap up the summer. terest so far in a girls softball league. The Weatherly Area School High school baseball opens See ARCHIVES, page 5

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Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Register of Wills of Lu- that Letters Testamentary have zerne County has issued Let- been issued by the Register of ters Testamentary in the Estate Wills of Carbon County in the of Carl S. Stabinger a/k/a Carl Estate of Donald E. Morgan Stabinger, Deceased, late of 543 a/k/a Donald Morgan, late of 800 Notice is hereby given that North Broad Street, West Hazle- Sixth Street, Borough of WeatherLetters Testamentary have been ton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania ly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania granted in the Estate of Helen who died on February 17, 2021 who died on the 21st day of JanJean Hydock, who died on the to the Executor, David Joseph uary, 2021 to Thomas Eugene 28th day of January, 2021. All Marsiglio, 118 Randon Lane, Ha- Morgan, 18 Rice Lane, White Hapersons having claims against zleton, PA 18201. All persons in- ven, PA 18661. All persons indebtthe estate are requested to make debted to said estate are requested to said estate are requested to known the same, and all persons ed to make payment, and those make payment, and those having indebted to the decedent to make having claims to present the same claims to present the same without payment without delay to the Tes- without delay to: delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire tatrix, Carol Wayno, 1842 BerDaniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige wick Street, Beaver Meadows, PA Gillespie Miscavige 4/1 & Ferdinand, LLC 18216, or her attorney: & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 ESQUIRE Drums PA 18222 PUBLIC NOTICE (570) 788-7440 121 Carbon Street (570) 788-7440 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY 4/1 4/1 Post Office Box 49 GIVEN that the Dennison TownWeatherly, PA 18255 ship Zoning Hearing Board will 4/15 LEGAL NOTICE hold a public hearing on ThursLEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN day, April 15, 2021at 6:00 p.m. at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have that the Dennison Township Municipal Letters Testamentary LEGAL NOTICE been granted in the Estate of have been issued in the Building, 76 Walnut Street, DenIN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH Nicholas Sedon, late of Hazleton, Estate of Anna L. Miller a/k/a nison Township (White Haven), A. MEIER, a/k/a JOSEPH Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Anna Miller, late of 800 Sixth Pennsylvania 18661. The purpose of the public hearing shall ANDREW MEIER, Deceased, who died on February 5, 2021. All Street, Borough of Weatherly, Carbe to consider an application by late of the Borough of Weatherly, persons indebted to said dece- bon County, Pennsylvania who Catherine Rice for the property lo- County of Carbon and Common- dent are requested to make pay- died on the 22nd day of October, ment and those having claims or 2020 by the Register of Wills of cated at 167 Red Shale Pit Road wealth of Pennsylvania demands against the estate are Carbon County to Executrix, DebStreet, Dennison Township (White Notice is hereby given that to present the same without delay ra Jean Kashi, 800 North Street, Haven), Pennsylvania 18661, located in an R-A District. The appli- Letters Testamentary have been to Nicholas J. Sedon and Gloria Weatherly, PA. All persons indebtcant seeks a variance to exceed granted in the Estate of Joseph McAlarney, Executors, c/o Robert ed to said estate are requested to the maximum lot coverage in an A. Meier, a/k/a Joseph Andrew J. Gillespie, Jr., Esquire, 3 East make payment, and those having R-A District (7%) to 9% which will Meier, who died on the 8th day of Butler Drive, Suite 102, Drums, claims to present the same without result under the proposed con- January, 2021. All persons having PA 18222. delay to: struction of a 20′ x 30′ accessory claims against the estate are re- Robert J. Gillespie, Jr., Esquire Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire quested to make known the same, Gillespie, Miscavige structure. Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC A copy of the full text of the ap- and all persons indebted to the & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 plication and supporting material decedent to make payment with3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 are on file and available for pub- out delay to the Testatrix, Sherry Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440 lic inspection by appointment at Meier, 607 Third Street, Weather(570) 788-7440 4/8 4/8 the Dennison Township Munici- ly, PA, 18255, or her attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, pal Building by contacting TownESQUIRE ship Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at Buy a copy of The Journal-Herald at: 121 Carbon Street (570) 443-8190 or an electronic Post Office Box 49 White Haven Market, Fuel One and White Haven Exxon, Wawa in copy may be obtained by email Weatherly, PA 18255 by contacting John Varaly at Kidder, Weasel’s Picks & Packs in Dennison, and T.J.’s Quick Stop in 4/8 (jvaraly@ptd.net). Weatherly. Or call 570-215-0204 xt2 to start a subscription, through John R. Varaly, AICP Dennison Township the mail or online. Zoning Officer NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Harold P. Filler, Jr. of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania in the Estate of HAROLD P. FILLER, SR. A/K/A HAROLD PATRICK FILLER, SR., late of Hazleton City Pennsylvania, who died on May 16, 2020. 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Banking search for East Side by Ruth Isenberg

Where to bank was the question at the March 4 East Side Borough Council meeting. Council had been looking at this issue even before the announcement that PNC Bank was leaving White Haven in June, because of increased account fees. Several banks are being looked at, though a requirement by some of them to do banking electronically concerns secretary Carol Lenahan, who does not want to conduct borough banking business on her personal computer. The delinquent per capita tax list and exoneration list were approved. There was considerable discussion about the proposal to toll Interstate 80, and the problems it could cause in East Side, including wear on Route 940 because of incread-

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Obituaries

WAYNE T. WAGNER Wayne T. Wagner, 71 of his wife Noreen of HarrisLaurytown Road, Lehigh burg. Many nieces, nephews, Township, great -nieces and -nephews passed also survive. away A 1968 Weatherly Area peacefully High School graduate, Wayne on Saturmatriculated to Penn State day, March Hazleton campus, earning his 27, 2021, Associates Degree in Business at Weather- in 1970. wood NursWayne was a self-employed ing & Reha- farmer raising Black Angus bilitation Center in Weatherly, cattle on his family’s generahaving lost his courageous tional farm in Lehigh Townbattle against cancer. ship, which he owned and Born Friday, February 17, operated. 1950, in Hazleton, he was the A Lehigh Township Suson of the late Karl T. and pervisor for 31 years, Wayne Beatrice (Sandrock) Wagner. also served as a volunteer Wayne was also predeceased and president of the L&L by his sister, Linda Christine Fire Company for over 25 Wagner. years. He was a dedicated Surviving are sister, Laura volunteer with the WeatherB. Pfeiffer and her husband ly Youth Basketball League Brent of Weatherly; brothers, for over 40 years, serving as Paul A. Wagner of Weatherly, coach, referee, and league president. Wayne was inand Timothy K. Wagner and ducted into the Weatherly Athletic Hall of Fame, and was a member Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Philip J. Jeffries Interment will be in Funeral Home Sky-View Memorial Park in & Cremation Services Tamaqua. Memorials in his name to: A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. L&L Fire Company 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 399-51 South Lehigh Gorge 570-427-4231 Drive Weatherly, PA 18255 E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. or Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor Tamaqua/Carbon American www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com Cancer Society A new approach to funeral and 33 West Ridge Street cremation care. Looking forward to serving White Haven, Dennison, Lansford, PA 18232 Lehigh, and Foster Townships. Online condolences may be All arrangements and consultations made to the family at www. from the comfort of your home. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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WALTER FREDERICK KUNKEL (Darin) Ambosie, Beth (Paul) Lutheran Church of Hazleton, Walter Frederick Kunkel, and a continuous Life Member Dice, and Debbie Kunkel 92 years of age of Hazleton, of the Weatherly American (Donny Weston); and passed Legion Post #360, recently extended family members. away on receiving his 75 year certifiA graduate of Weatherly Thursday, cate. Walter was a member of High School, Walter served March 25, 2021, at Le- honorably as a member of the the Hazle Azalea Fellowship Masonic Lodge #327 for many high Valley United States Navy as a years. Seaman during WWII. Hazleton Funeral arrangements have Walter was a transportation Campus. been entrusted to the Philip J. mechanic leader. He retired Born Jeffries Funeral Home & Crefrom PPL after 25 years of Sunday, mation Services, Weatherly. service. September Funeral services were held Walter enjoyed tinkering 23, 1928 in on March 31, from the funeral around his house, visiting Weatherly, he was the son of home. Military Honors were his nieces and their families, the late Elmer J., and Molly bestowed with interment in Clementine (Garner) Kunkel. coffee breaks with his pals, Union Cemetery, Weatherly. annual vacations to Hawaii, He was also predeceased by Memorials in his name to: his beloved wife Rebecca Ann keeping in touch with class(Gicking) Kunkel on January mates, PPLers, and Weatherly Weatherly American Legion Post #360 friends. 18, 2019; brothers William, Walter loved going for rides 360 Veteran Lane Gene, and John Kunkel; niece Weatherly, PA 18255 in his blue Cadillac. After Donna (Kunkel) Bann; and Online condolences may be retirement, he worked for nephew Gerald “Jerry” made to the family at www. many years at Wright’s & Kunkel. griffithsfuneralhomes.com Berger’s car dealerships. He is survived by nieces, He was a member of Trinity Lori (Steve) Clabia, Tami

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ed traffic from trucks avoiding the toll. Mayor Louis Essa noted, “Our small borough is going to suffer dearly,” and asked if a study had been conducted. Council president John Marotta said that there had been recent improvements made to Route 940, thanks to efforts by the mayor. “He made noise, and got results.” Marotta thinks the borough must make noise about the proposal to toll the interstate, and perhaps organize a letterwriting campaign. Essa suggested forming a committee, and volunteered to serve on it. Eric Siglin will

also serve as a citizen representative, and Liz Berger will represent council. Zoning officer Allan Hollrigl reported that Edgar Getz obtained an application to take down a barn and put up a storage building, and he had an inquiry from a person interested in buying a property and putting up small units for rental. Short-term rentals were also a topic. Some problems have been reported. Solicitor Jim Nanovic said they should amend the zoning ordinance to designate an area to allow short-term rentals, as a special exception or conditional use. Council will also look at having the borough engineer conduct a study regarding the sewage treatment system

tap-on fee, which is currently $3,500. Atty. Nanovic said the engineer would recommend a range for the fee. Coucnil also discussed a request that they adopt a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance. The effort is being spearheaded county-wide by Brandon Bell, and would specify that the borough will not spend any money to advance any law that infringes on 2nd Amendment rights regarding gun control. Atty. Nanovic noted that they could do a resolution instead of an ordinance, if they were so inclined. No decision was made. Council meets Thursday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the John Murphy Room at the White Haven Area Community Library.

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Archives…

ed in the 1950s as a goodwill and personal contact program for young people – as contacts Continued from page 2 like these “can be a powerful force for peace.” She will leave Board accepted the revised sewer agreement from Weath- for Russia on June 25 and reerly Borough where the WASD turn on July 17. The itinerary includes Moscow, museums, will pay $90,000 for the hospitals, historical sites, and new school to hook onto the will end in Leningrad before system. Also at this meeting, taking a train to Helsinki, directors Patricia Weigand, Finland from where she will fly John Hart, Stephen Grega, home. The White Haven Lions and president Nancy Pilecki Club is Renee’s sponsor. were recognized for many years of service to the board. William Kreiger was apAlso recognized were Superintendent Clyde Blair and solici- pointed to the Weatherly Planning Board by Weatherly tor Daniel Miscavige. Council. The borough is askDr. William Ravina was ing for residents to remove contracted as school dentist their downspouts so that their for 1991-92 at a cost of $825 water stops going into the for 275 examinations. sewer. The borough will soon Renee Reilly of White Haven send out employees to survey the homes, and if downspouts was selected to be a student are found connected, there ambassador to the Soviet Union by the People to People will be fines. American – Soviet Youth ExAt Yarmey’s Bar & Grill, change. This program originat-

Marty Mrozinski writes that Troy Gregory led the Wreckers basketball team this season, with 406 points. The final record was 22 wins and 7 losses, the 11th time in school The Weatherly Bakery is now open on Wilbur Street, history that the team won 20 Wednesday to Sunday, featur- or more games. It was Coach ing lots of pies, pierogies every Tony Antonizzi’s 4th 20-plus Friday, and for Easter, Paska win season. The locals has a bread, nut and poppy rolls, perfect 12 win season on their and Italian Easter pie. . home floor. On the JV level, coach Barry Saint Patrick’s and their Knepper’s team posted a 12-8 paster Rev. Connell McHugh record, with Robert Bryan advertised holy week services, tops in points with 264. and wished readers a Blessed Thanks to all the helpers who made games possible. Holy Week. Thanks also to the cheerleaders, and the high school Pep Kidder Twp. Fire Company Band. is selling Easter Flowers this Friday and Saturday at Steve’s The Weatherly team comMobil, McDonald’s, and at the Fire House in Lehigh Tannery, peted in the Freeland Youth Basketball Tournament last from 10 ‘til 5. weekend. In the first game, Freeland raced out to an early March 30 is the Grand Opening of the Country Coffee lead and Weatherly couldn’t find its offense, losing 13 to Shop at Zellner’s Store. lunch specials range from a California Burger and fries, to a Tuna Fish sandwich, for $2.95.

Veterans Corner NEW COVID ELIGIBILITY CONCERNING VETERANS

Under legislation, five new categories are covered under the VA for COVID Vaccines. 1. Veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the patient enrollment system, including veterans without compensable service-connected disabilities and veterans who have incomes above a certain threshold. 2. Veterans who are eligible for care under the VA Foreign Medical Program. 3. Beneficiaries receiving CHAMPVA benefits. 4. Caregivers of veterans who enrolled in various VA care programs; and 5. Spouses of veterans.

These newly eligible under the law can go to www. va.gov/health-care/covid19-vaccine/ to indicate your interest in receiving a vaccine from VA. Signing up will also give you regular updates about VA’s vaccine rollout process. CARTELS TAKING IN $14 MILLION A DAY: (Source NY POST & Retired Border Patrol Chief Roy Villarea) Immigration (Illegal) is big business and creating thousands of new jobs, unfortunately, not for American citizens. At $5,000 per family and $8,000 per adult, human misery is more profitable than drug smuggling. Jobs are being created, just on the wrong side of the border. This amount is going to increase with the

49. In the second game, the Wreckers found their form, running by St. John’s 3017 led by Tony Gianott’s 10 points. Advancing, Weatherly was even sharper in a game versus Shenandoah, with a 27-9 win led by Erin Brady’s 8 points. First games for the spring season are March 30 vs. Bloomsburg for the baseball team, and March 28 at home for Tamaqua for softball. April 2, Williams Valley comes to Weatherly for both baseball and softball. April 3 the boys host Nativity, and the girls host Shenandoah. The West Hazleton team was their next opponent, and they beat the locals 19-34, ending their tournament. Girls between the ages of 9 and 14 are being sought to play in the Weatherly Area Girls Softball League.

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

number of illegals looking to cross the US’s border. HOMELESS VETERANS AND US CITIZEN FAMILIES LIVING ON STREET WHILE ILLEGALS PUT UP IN HOTELS: In 2021, it reports that 40,000 Veterans are homeless and living under duress. Reports from the National Alliance of the Homeless say I January 2021, 171,670 people lived on the street, in a car, or other places not suitable for habitation. During this crisis, the Biden administration is reportedly spending $86 million to rent hotel rooms to house illegal immigrants crossing the southern border, according to Axios. The VA reports they receive a total of $3 million to

be spread across 13 different provider agencies nationwide. While in the federal homeless budget, all programs totaled less than $5 billion in annual spending. This gives the sense that the Federal government, our Congress and Senate, and all who fill the spots in Washington DC forgot why they are there, they forgot who they work for, and who put them there. From the President on down, they are there to represent the American People. They take an oath to serve but now only do themselves. They were elected to protect the United States citizens, not change us from citizens to subjects. There are thousands of homeless mothers with small children who cannot work.

There are thousands of disabled mentally who cannot qualify for Social Security. And lastly, there are forty-four thousand veterans who left to serve the people of the United States, then came home broken, horribly disfigured, or who tear themselves apart inside every day — military veterans who go overlooked and cannot pay for, maintain, or manage life anymore. Those in government have forgotten those who remain outcasts because they are not future party or political line voters. You need not agree with my views, as I do not agree with others. But mine are embedded in the world’s history, easily referenced, easy to look up, already fact checked.

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Easter Service at Faith Church, Weatherly Faith Church invites you for a special Easter Service this Sunday, April 4, at our brand new service time of 10 a.m. Faith Church, Weatherly is located at 202 Carbon Street, Weatherly Plaza.

Centenary UM celebrates Holy Week Centenary United Methodist Church Carbon St, Weatherly will hold Holy Thursday services at 5 p.m. and include Holy Communion. Good Friday services will be held at Eurana Park with the ministerium and Pastor Meader delivering the message. The church will be open to the community after the service from 2-3 p.m. for individual prayer time. Easter Sunday will be cele-

brated at 11 a.m. with a special Easter message.

Dessert sale in April Centenary United Methodist Church will hold a Homemade Dessert sale on Friday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. A variety of tasty homemade sweet treats will be available. If baking please have items at the church Thursday evening or Friday morning before 11 a.m.

Caring for the Caregiver via Zoom to focus on GEMS

Are you caring for a loved one living with memory impairment? Join senior care experts from Heritage Hill via Zoom for “Caring for the Caregiver,” a free educational series featuring insightful topics to help family caregivers, with the next session to be held on Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. This month’s discussion highlights “The Living Gems.” World-renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow created this dementia state classification model. Unlike traditional models, GEMS focuses on the skills and abilities a person still has, not what they have lost. It’s a different approach to demen-

tia care that promotes a better understanding of brain changes to focus on what your loved one can still do. RSVP by April 12 to receive your Zoom link. Please contact Rachael at 570-427-4500 or email rtimm@hertiagehillsenior. com.

Thank You, God Frank Kennelly

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6. Egg-shaped 7. Made with stitches 8. *Product of mass and velocity of an object 9. *Equals length times width 10. *Alpha Centauri A., e.g. 11. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 13. Like rheumy eyes 14. On the move 19. Four-eyes’ gear 22. Short for “politician” 23. Tiny European republic 24. Type of flu 25. Moderato, e.g. 26. ToupÈe spot 27. *Scientist Newton 28. *Wrist bones 29. More than occasional

32. Department store department 33. “Pow!” 36. *Mendeleev’s ____ table 38. Bake, as in eggs 40. Make bigger 41. Persnickety 44. *Ar, inert gas 46. Bad blood 48. Use a shoe polish 49. *Smallest units of life 50. Jason’s ship 51. Wheel inside old clock 52. God of thunder 53. Alleviate 54. Boatload 55. Tom of “Tom and Jerry” 58. Dog tags

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THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 — PAGE 7 by Seth Isenberg

Finally, COVID rules relaxed enough so that we could attend a Penguins hockey game last week at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. It has not been enough to watch our locals on AHL-TV, or listening on local radio to the games. We wanted to cheer, we wanted to see the skills and be wowed by the plays, and the new players. Unfortunately, the team is going through a tough patch. This game, they managed to dig themselves an early hole, from which they did not come back. Even as they were SPACED OUT SEATING at the WBS Penguins game. losing, we were pleased to be JH: Ruth Isenberg Fans were really spread there, dressed in our Penguins feel the energy as we enjoyed out, which made for a really gear. We’d hoped for a close the play in front of us… This different feel in the building. game — one where we could was not one of those games. As of later this week, the Penguins will be allowed to have

more fans in the building, so any games we see later in the month will have more fans, more enthusiasm, more energy. Perhaps with a bigger set of fans will come some wins. Since we were bringing our dogs to meet relatives over this past weekend, they each got a bath on Friday at Beasty Treats. They looked and smelled good for their long ride to New England. To start our trip on Saturday, we drove to Pocono Summit and made a stop at the Pocono Home and Outdoor Show at the beautifully expanded Kalahari Convention Center. After an hour, we were back in the car to drive to New England. We did this in stages, giving ourselves and the dogs a stretch at the end of each stage.

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At our stop in Newburgh, NY, just at the foot of the toll bridge over the Hudson, we found a brand new Columbian restaurant. So rather than getting fast food, we masked up and went inside, to buy some fresh baked goods and empanadas to eat on the road. After two more rest stops and one to get gas, we arrived in Worcester, Massachusetts. We were there for the Chase family Seder to start Passover. It was a nice night, and I — one of the youngest in attendance — found the hidden matzo and earned the prize of a stuffed animal. (Usually, there are little kids, but again, there was no one there under the age of 50. The following day, we brought the dogs back to the family home to have a play date with Lily, the 160-pound Leonberger belonging to Bobbi and Nick Chase. Our little Spookie seemed to get on best with the giantess. Bull, however, was aloof. After the dogs’ playtime, we went home in the rain. Avoiding the highway for a bit, we took a daylight detour on local roads through some beautiful old Connecticut towns. When we returned to the highway, we drove to the Trader Joe’s at the New York State line. The rain was heavy, so we didn’t make good time, but even so, arrived home before midnight. We are now back to our regular Journal-Herald routine — and some early bedtimes to recover from the trip. To everyone celebrating Easter, enjoy a blessed holiday. Here’s to more warm weather — and spring flowers.

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News from the White Haven Ambulance Association Gabe Metric, Operations Manager for White Haven Ambulance, has been chose as First Responder of the month for March by Magic 93 radio station. Gabe is the coordinator for the crew staffing, implementing additional education, obtaining equipment and works closely with EMS, keeping all procedures and policies in place and up to date in this organization. He is always there next to the crews, working beside them, bringing the newest equipment and training, securing new members, cleaning the station, running errands,etc. If something needs doing and Gabe is available, he will likely be doing it. Thanks to Gabe Metric and all his hard work for White Haven Ambulance.

White Haven Ambulance’s board of directors held their monthly meeting March 17. Income and expenses were discussed and bills paid. Banking issues were raised pertaining to the possibility of PNC Bank closing in White Haven. This means we would have to take our financial needs out of town. Our Vice President and Treasurer will look into possibilities. Membership mailing lists have been updated and will be sent out in the middle of April. There will be no increase in rates this year. Individual membership is $40 and family membership remains at $70. Spring cleaning at the station has begun. The crew quarters will be getting a much needed and much deserved update in the near future including, but not limited to a television, fur-

VFW breakfast slated in April VFW 6615 of White Haven will sponsor an all you can eat breakfast on Sunday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes eggs (made to order), pancakes, French toast, waffles, potatoes, creamed chipped beef, sausage, bacon, toast (white, wheat or rye), orange juice, coffee, and tea. The price is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Take-outs are subject to 50 cent extra charge and are not all you can eat. For information call 570443-3333 after 2 p.m. daily.

Food Pantry says thank you to WH Market “The White Haven Food Pantry sincerely thanks the White Haven Market for another successful “Best Wishes Campaign”. The Pantry and the White Haven Market extend many thanks to the market’s customers for generously donating to purchase food bags. Without the customers, this program would not be a success.

During one week in March, customers sponsored a bag containing Best Yet products for $5. This year the program yielded 441 bags. The White Haven Food Pantry currently serves approx. 70 families in our area. The pantry is open the first 4 Fridays of every month from 10:00 AM till noon. For more information you may call 570507-7444.”

niture and a new floor. April 22 is Earth Day. White Haven Ambulance is the designated crew for beautification of the interchange at 940 and I80. Adam Burke will contact PennDOT to make arrangements. The next Directors meeting will be April 21 at 6:30 p.m.

No AMVETS this month AMVETS Post 253 of White Haven will not meet Sunday, April 4, due to the Easter holiday. The next meeting will be Sunday, May 2, at 1:30 at the VFW. Commander Robert Mengle Sr. will preside. All members are urged to attend. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

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David Watson promoted to rank of Major

David R. Watson, a US Army officer and native of White Haven who is currently assigned to the 1st Brigade, 78th Training Division was

promoted to the rank of Major on December 1, 2020. Watson was also selected to attend the Command and General Staff Officers Course,

at the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This selection is highly competitive and places him in the top

2% of all USAR Majors. This military promotion and the subsequent school selection are a significant achievement in his career and a testament to his commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. Major Watson is a 2004 graduate of Crestwood High School and 2009 graduate of Bloomsburg University who joined the Army in 2009. He earned his commission from The US Army Officer Candidate School in 2010 and is a veteran of two tours in Afghanistan. He has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Merito-

rious Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (2), the Afghan Campaign Medal (2), the Combat Action Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. Major Watson is the son of Beth Evert, Mountain Top, and David H Watson, White Haven, and the grandson of the late Betty and Anthony Spagnola, also of Mountain Top, and the late David and Evelyn Watson of New Jersey. Major Watson is currently stationed at Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst, where he lives with his wife, Samantha, and their two children, a son Jace and daughter Collins.

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Short Term Rental questions lead Penn Lake meeting by Seth Isenberg

and borough solicitor Jack Dean said that the zoning of Penn Lake Borough met the building would not make a on March 11 for their regular difference as to how the shortmeeting, via the GoToMeeting term rental rules apply. That platform. commercial property was the Early in the meeting, resonly application for shortidents called in to ask about term rentals that had been rules for short-term rental filed so far, with a deadline of properties, including how March 31 coming up. parking would be handled. Mayor Deb Krysicki, in One of the citizens suggested a her report, recognized Joe $2,000 annual fee to cover the and Ellie Schwab for their costs to the borough. Another kindness in driving a local to asked how many violations doctors’ appointments. In her would a property need to have police reports, she warned before the permit to operate that people who are running is lifted? Council chairman the STOP signs are now going to get ticketed by police. Last Paul Rogan added that the month, there were 27.8 hours commercial property at the lake had made an application, of patrolling, and 1.3 hours of

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incidents including noise complaints about fireworks, and a motor vehicle accident. Council member Jill Rosenstock reports that work at the park on the improvements should start in April, and might be done by the end of the month. The contract to treat the lake weeds looks to need another acre of chemicals, so council agreed to spend the extra $450 for Nature Works

to buy and apply them to the bladderwort. As for lily pads, in the areas where they are nuisances, it might be best to go in and pull them out. Shawn Kuter reported no new geese yet, but it won’t be long before they start arriving. Dave Longmore reported that the vehicle accident damaged guide rail on the state road, so repairs to the guide rail will be the state’s responsibility.

Rogan reported that the six new grinder pumps arrived, so are ready when needed. Looking ahead, the borough will advertise for lawn care quotes on the borough and association property. Council approved extending the state of emergency another month. The next Penn Lake Borough council meeting will be Thursday, April 8, online beginning at 7 p.m.

Lehigh winter road work praised by Ruth Isenberg Lehigh Township Supervisors heard compliments for winter road maintenance at their March 1 meeting. “What a frekin’ February,” commented roadmaster/supervsior Len Weston, noting 42” of snow for the month. Supervisors learned the Tissier property at 101 Buck Mountain Road is again occupied and putting out garbage. The owner of record will be billed, and the account re-established Secretary Carol Lenahan said the newsletter is coming together. Supervisors took no action on a suggestion to adopt a 2nd

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Dennison Township ordinances to be codified and searchable online by Ruth Isenberg

Dennison Township Supervisors considered two proposals to codify all the township ordinances, and format them into an electronic version that would be housed online, fully searchable, at their March 3 meeting.

Both proposals included legal review, eliminations of duplicates, and hosting. Supervisor Sheila Weaver interviewed General Code, which offered a base price of $13,750, and Municicode, which offered a base price of $10,405, plus a fee of $450 per year to keep it updated

Lady Wreckers open with softball victory

The Weatherly Area girls softball team made a successful debut on Friday, rolling past Jim Thorpe 18-1 in nonleague action at Jim Thorpe. Madyson vonFrisch pitched a three-inning no-hitter for the Lady Wreckers, striking out four and walking two. She was backed by a 10-hit attack and a huge third inning, when the Lady Wreckers scored all 18 of their runs to blow it open.

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and annually maintained. Because the township is hoping to use grant money to pay for the service, and because without the annual maintenance the township will receive a PDF version that supervisors would need to update by hand, supervisors voted to execute a contract with Municicode. Because this falls under the classification of professional services, bidding was not required. The Zoning Ordinance and SALDO will be included.

“To create something that’s living, and to help the next group [of supervisors],” chairman Bruce Thomas said, supervisors voted to use the LSA grant to fund the online hosting by Municibid for as many years as possible. The codification should be complete in 10 to 12 months. Zoning officer Jack Varaly reported that a hearing was scheduled for March 18, for Craig Jones, for a variance to construct an accessory garage. The Zoning Ordinance, with all the amendments, was up-

dated, and Varaly sent a copy to be posted on the township website. Items supervisors may want to consider going forward include kennels, riding academies, and solar energy farms. Dennison Township Fire Company president Bill Bauersfeld said the company responded to 5 calls during February. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at the township building.

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borough insurances. A resolution was needed to close out the $60,000 grant used to prepare a study for the trail to be built connecting the borough to the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage trail in the Lehigh Gorge. Council was unanimous in approving the use of Eurana Park for a charity walk to benefit the Praying Nin-

ja Warrior Foundation. All funds raised will go to help children with terminal illnesses, and their families. The event is May 15, and the walk starts at 10 on a route down Third Street, along Packer to Sixth, then up to Evergreen and down Second Street to return. Most of council attended in person, with only Jeffrey Miller calling in. April 15 will be Purple Up Day in Weatherly, in support of our Military and their families. Council unanimously approved a proclamation. It is hoped that residents will display purple ribbons on their properties that day. No public attended the meeting. The next borough council meeting is scheduled to be April 17, at noon.

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ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE AUCTION RURAL COUNTRY FARM HOUSE 11 A.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 RAIN OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 149 JUSTUS DRIVE NEAR VILLAGE OF SAYLORSBURG, ROSS TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY, PA REAL ESTATE consists of Neat and Clean Century Old 2 Story Farm House with Basement and Oil H/W Heat, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom and Bathroom on First Floor. Second Floor has 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom. Tax Code: 15.6.1.24-3 Also Separate Small Rental House on Property with Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Oil Heat. Currently Rented. 2 Additional Buildings on Property (Barn and Chicken House) 1 Acre of Nice Land, Lots of Room for a Garden. Nice Country Area. TERMS: $ 10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (made payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. INSPECTIONS: SAT. APRIL 10 1 - 3 P.M. WED. APRIL 21 5 - 7 P.M. DAY OF SALE 10 A.M. TO SALE TIME DIRECTIONS: From Village of Saylorsburg, PA take Route 115 North left onto Meixsell Valley Road go 1.4 miles to left onto Justus Drive AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a nice clean country home with small barn, chicken house with additional income house. Estate settlement. First time on market. Must be SOLD to Settle Estate. Must wear Mask. All Covid Rules must be Observed. Social Distancing etc. SALE ORDERED BY: By Order of Trustees Attorney Elizabeth Bensinger Weekes JACK MUEHLHAN AUCTIONEER 601 MAIN STREET # 2 STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333 AU000643L Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay.

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Weatherly Area baseball preview

Wreckers baseball returns, ready to compete It’s been a tough few years for the Weatherly Area baseball program. Low numbers forced the program to shut

down temporarily in 2019. Then, when head coach Brian Kaminski helped rally the program and get the numbers

Crestwood softball preview

Crestwood softball team looking for improvement

The Crestwood girls softball team is looking to make inroads in the rugged Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 landscape. Second-year head coach Dave Koptcho is hoping they’ll be able to do it with continued hard work, improved offensive output and timely hitting. The Lady Comets went 1-12 in Koptcho’s first season of 2019 (1-9 WVC), before the coronavirus pandemic cancelled the entire spring sports season statewide. He will look to key returnees Jayln Cook, Molly Truszkowski, Brooke Aton, Lauren Kalinowski, Jessica Koptcho and Victoria Butler as the anchors to this year’s squad, which will also be a stronger and deeper team than two years ago, he predicts. Koptcho said he likes this year’s battery and the team’s potential in

the field, and is hoping the Lady Comets will make a push for a District 2 Class 5A playoff berth before all is said and done. Kim Petrosky and Casey Sauerwine will be Koptcho’s assistant coaches. SCHEDULE: March: 26 — Hanover Area; 29 — Honesdale; 30 — at Wyoming Seminary. April: 1 — Nanticoke; 2 — at Carbondale; 5 — Tunkhannock (x); 7 — at Wyoming Valley West (x); 9 — at Berwick (x); 12 — Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 15 — at Hazleton Area (x); 19 — Northwest Area; 20 — Pittston Area (x); 22 — Dallas (x); 26 — at Tunkhannock (x); 28 — Wyoming Valley West (x). May: 4 — Berwick (x); 6 — at Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 10 — Hazleton Area (x); 12 — at Pittston Area (x); 14 — at Dallas (x). (x) – WVC game

back up for the start of the 2020 season, the entire spring sports season was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, two years later, the Weatherly Wreckers are back up and running, and ready to take the field this week, weather permitting. Kaminski returns to guide the 2021 Wreckers, with a team that has a number of seniors and also several newcomers who are poised to make some noise this spring. Kaminski will look to senior returnees Ben Ramirez (infield-pitcher), Yasin Zuberi (shortstop-pitcher), Antonio Colecio (catcher-3B), Giuseppe Covelo (1B-pitcher) and Trevor Lowman (center field) for pro-

ductive seasons and leadership. The Wreckers also welcome back key sophomores Ian McLaurin (middle infield) and Nathan Tripp (outfield-pitcher-1B), and Kaminski points to freshmen Jack James (pitcher-shortstop) and Klaus Eroh (outfield-pitcher) as key newcomers to the program. The top of the Wreckers’ lineup should be solid, Kaminski noted, and pitching could hold up if the hurlers can keep their pitch counts per inning down. If the team hits as it is capable, and the defense comes up solid, Kaminski feels the Wreckers could not only be competitive, but make a District 11 Class A

playoff push as well. SCHEDULE: March: 29 — Salem Christian (ppd); 31 — at MMI. April: 1 — at Pine Grove; 6 — at Jim Thorpe; 8 — at Panther Valley (x); 12 — Mahanoy Area (x); 14 — Shenandoah Valley (x); 16 — at Marian (x); 17 — at Minersville; 19 — at Lincoln Leadership Academy; 20 — at Williams Valley (x); 22 — Schuylkill Haven (x); 24 — at MMI; 26 — Minersville (x); 28 — Nativity (x); 30 — at Tri-Valley (x). May: 3 — Lincoln Leadership Academy; 4 — Panther Valley (x); 6 — at Mahanoy Area (x); 10 — at Shenandoah Valley (x); 12 — Marian (x). (x) – league game

Crestwood baseball preview

Comets set sights on return to baseball playoffs The 2019 Crestwood baseball Comets closed their season strong, using a six-game winning streak late in the spring to reach the playoffs and finish 11-9 (8-4 WVC). After that momentum was wiped away last spring by the coronavirus pandemic, the Com-

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ets return in 2021 hoping to regain the late-season magic from 2019 and make another playoff push this spring under second-year coach Sean Foley. Some of the key players back from Foley’s first Comets team in 2019 include seniors Trevor Butkowski (infield), Matt Dean (pitcher-infield), Nick Kruezer (outfield), Adam Litchcofski (pitcher-infield), Nico Schwartz (outfield) and Dillon Shaw (pitcher). Foley is hoping a fast start can keep the Comets competitive in the rugged Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 ranks, and can help his team secure one of the eight playoff spots available in District 2

Class 5A at season’s end. SCHEDULE: March: 29 — at Honesdale; 30 — at Wyoming Seminary. April: 1 — at Hanover Area; 2 — Carbondale; 6 — at Berwick (x); 8 — Hazleton Area (x); 13 — at Pittston Area (x); 15 — Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 17 — at Valley View; 19 — at Tunkhannock (x); 21 — Dallas (x); 23 — Wyoming Valley West (x); 24 — at Wallenpaupack (x); 27 — at Hazleton Area (x); 29 — Berwick (x). May: 3 — at Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 5 — Pittston Area (x); 7 — at Dallas (x); 11 — at Wyoming Valley West (x); 13 — Tunkhannock (x). (x) – WVC game

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Lady Comets’ Jardine named first team WVC Big girls Katie Starr of Berwick and Gloria Adjayi of Wilkes-Barre Area were dominant forces in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls basketball this season, and the two came away with

the top individual prizes as their reward. Last week, the WVC announced its girls basketball all-star teams for 2021, and centers were the center of attention. Starr, a senior

Crestwood girls lacrosse

Crestwood laxers steamroll Del Valley in opener The Crestwood High School girls lacrosse team opened its 2021 season in a big way Saturday, rolling over Delaware Valley 17-3 in a Wyoming Valley Conference contest. Isabella Caporuscio did a good deal of the damage for the Lady Comets, scoring a whopping eight goals on 11 shots to power the offensive outburst.

Teammate Kelsey Kulak contributed three goals and an assist, and Jill Taleroski and Hillary Blazick each scored twice for the Lady Comets. Julia Glowacki had a goal and three assists, and Helena Jardine added a goal and two assists in the victory. Avery Bogdon was in goal for Crestwood, which outshot DV 30-7.

double-double machine and 1,000-point scorer, was named the Division 1 Most Valuable Player after leading the Berwick girls to the division championship. She averaged 16.8 points and double-figure rebounds this season. Adjayi, the Wolfpack’s center, also produced numerous double-doubles in powering her team to its first-ever District 2 Class 6A title. She was named the Division 1 Player of the Year after leading the Wolfpack at 14.6 points per game. Berwick’s Bill Phillips, who steered the Lady Bulldogs to their first division title since 1998, was named Division 1 Coach of the Year. Crestwood’s Helena Jardine and Hazleton Area’s Olivia Wolk captured first team honors after leading their respective teams in scoring this season. Jardine, a 5-7 senior guard, paced the Lady Comets at 13.7 points per game. Wolk, a 5-foot-7 senior guard, averaged 10.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game, hitting 24 3-pointers for the 13-8 Lady Cougars.

They are joined on the Division 1 first team by Berwick senior 1,000-point scorer Renny Murphy (12.3 ppg), Dallas senior Bella Hill (14.1 ppg) and Wyoming Valley West junior Trinity Johnson (12.4 ppg), the only non-senior on the first team. Hazleton Area senior guard Brooke Boretski highlights the second team, along with Wilkes-Barre Area senior Vanessa Luna and sophomore Shelby Ardo Boyko, Dallas senior Julia Kocher and Pittston Area sophomore Kallie Booth. Lake-Lehman, which won the Division 2 championship, dominated the selections, with junior Claire Dougherty named Most Valuable Player

and Charlie Lavan the division’s Coach of the Year. The Black Knights’ Chase Purdy, a junior, was named first team. Nanticoke junior Riley Baird was chosen as the Division 2 Player of the Year. Joining Purdy on the first team were Nanticoke senior Lauren Casey, Holy Redeemer senior Karissa Spade, Wyoming Area sophomore Morgan Janeski and Tunkhannock soph Anna Williams. The Division 2 second team features five underclassmen, including Lake-Lehman’s Hailey Kline, Wyoming Area’s Halle Kranson, Holy Redeemer’s Faith Sekol, Tunkhannock’s Sable Stephens and Nanticoke’s Claire Aufiero.

Comets dispatch Holy Redeemer in tennis Crestwood High School’s boys’ tennis team improved to 2-0 Monday with a 3-2 victory over Holy Redeemer in Wyoming Valley Conference action.

Ben Ziegler got the Comets a match point at No. 2 singles, where he breezed past Redeemer’s Matt Schuler 6-2, 6-1. At first doubles, the Comets’ Alex Covelens and Noah Partington turned back Hunter Wesolowski and Kevin Gaffrey 6-2, 6-0. Crestwood got the deciding match point at No. 2 doubles, where Ryan Kostiuk and Brayden Fenwick defeated Saji Alam and Mike Strunk 6-1, 6-2. Holy Redeemer’s two match points came in singles play, where they notched a pair of three-set victories. At first singles, the Royals’ Will Wolfgang rallied past Julian Lacoste 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. And at third singles, it was Redeemer’s Caleb Hurley outlasting Kurt Grenzberg 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.

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Weatherly Area softball preview

Lady Wreckers banking on seniors, newcomers

The Weatherly Area girls softball team will put their faith in four returning seniors and a young core of players as the Lady Wreckers attempt a playoff push this spring. If early returns are any indication, things are going fine. The Crestwood High School senior Alex Romanoski, seated, second from left, has announced he Lady Wreckers routed Jim Thorpe 18-1 in last week’s seawill continue his academic, football and wrestling careers at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Romanoski plans to major in Electrical Technology. Joining him at the signing son-opener in Jim Thorpe. This year’s team, head coach ceremony are, from left: Kyla Romanoski, sister; Alex; and mother and father Heather and Joe Romanoski. Standing are Crestwood wrestling head coach Darren Testa and Crestwood Will Bartel’s fifth at WeathPhoto by Bob Gaetano erly, is senior-laden at the football head coach Ryan Arcangeli. corners and up the middle. Seniors Amanda Colecio and Visit our website at Ashley James man the infield corners at first and third, repocononewspapers.com spectively, while classmates or find us on Facebook Alexis Colecio (catcher) and for more photos, news, Kelly Royer (center field) have and features. the middle covered. 16

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Sophomore pitcher Madyson vonFrisch gave the Lady Wreckers a huge lift in the opener, hurling a three-inning no-hitter. She is one of a number of new faces in the Weatherly lineup, as the program’s 2020 season was wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic. Joining the Lady Wreckers this season are senior Ally Bloom, sophomores Adrianna Dotzel, Kelly Michaels and Raynessa Diaz, and freshmen Marissa Hoffman, Juliette Bartel, Bethany Houser, Evelyn Ford and Jessy Colon. Together, the group will look to improve on the 7-13 overall record turned in by the 2019 squad, and be more competitive in Schuylkill League Division III (3-10 in 2019). SCHEDULE: March: 26 — at Jim Thorpe (won, 18-1); 29 — Lourdes Regional (ppd); 31 — MMI. April: 6 — at Lincoln Leadership Academy; 8 — at Panther Valley (x); 9 — Executive Education Academy Charter; 12 — Mahanoy Area (x); 14 — Shenandoah Valley (x); 16 — at Marian (x); 20 — at Williams Valley (x); 22 — Schuylkill Haven (x); 24 — at MMI; 26 — at Minersville (x); 28 — at Nativity (x); 30 — at Tri-Valley (x). May: 3 — Lincoln Leadership Academy; 4 — Panther Valley (x); 6 — at Mahanoy Area (x); 10 — at Shenandoah Valley (x); 12 — Marian (x). (x) – league game