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THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 • Volume 41 – No. 36 ©2021, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

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White Haven looks at roads and traffic issues

by Ruth Isenberg

of work by Aqua PA were of concern. Council member Bob PennDOT is looking at the Lamson suggested making traffic study White Haven Aqua submit a video of existborough council’s engineer ing conditions before issuing submitted in early February, any more work permits. regarding lighting the stop Council is also considering sign at Route 437 and Route applying for a grant for light 940. At the March 22 council up push button signs on Main meeting, an additional cost Street where it crosses Route not to exceed $2,220 was ap940. proved for the traffic plan. The Another grant for the borfunds can come out of liquid ough building cold provide fuels money. up-to-date video equipment In other businesse, the road for on-line meetings. Soliciconditions on Vine Street tor Don Karpowich suggested and Buffalo Street as a result that some of the COVID relief

money could be used for this purpose. Other grant money has already been awarded for ADA accessibility items such as an elevator.

Work on the borough building has been progressing, The contractor is waiting for flooring materials, which have been back-ordered.

Tax collector Kathryn Oross reported $2,911.11 collected for February, along with a real estate transfer tax of $3906.79.

Code Enforcement/Zoning/ Building reported a permit for WHITE HAVEN is conducting a traffic study to draw more attention to the Stop sign on Route 437 where it meets Route 940. Even though the borough is just looking for flashing lights on the Stop sign, PennDOT considers this signalization, and has required a traffic study and survery.

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WALLS TO COME DOWN: Weatherly Borough Council has awarded a contract to Umbriac Construction to demolish the remaining walls of the Weatherly Trainworks property. Work was set to begin April 7.

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NSUL for an Easter Egg Hunt at Linesville Park; a new owner for the stone building at 243 Main Street, a new owner for a property at 608 Berwick Street, and a new sign for the Pennsylvania State Liquor Store on Main Street.

Police Chief Tom Szoke reported that things were working out well with coverage of Foster Township, and the department now has a full complement of officers.

Public works supervisor Joe Wychock noted that it is spring cleanup time. Broken glass was picked up in Pine

Street Park, and the other parks were prepped and ready. Lehigh Park is being used by MMI Prep’s baseball team for practice.

Jared Ellis was hired as a full-time street employee, contingent on a background check, at $14/hour.

Council meets next on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the John Murphy Room of the White Haven Area Community Library.

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THE JOURNAL-HERALD (USPS 277-440) Published weekly at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 Telephone (570) 215-0204

Archives From The Weatherly Herald April 8, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers

From The Sidelines,

by Don Garber WAHS golf coach Charles Murray scheduled exhibition matches against North THE JOURNAL-HERALD Schuylkill and Cardinal Bren211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 nan teams ahead of the league This was the Easter issue.

(JAY E. HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-1997; CLARA HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-2014) start on April 25.

Seth Isenberg, Advertising Sales Monday’s baseball game, A front page photo shows Ruth Isenberg, Editor Steve Stallone, Sports Editor mentioned above, was shortcrews from the L&L and ened to 6 innings as the Citizens Fire Companies Member, White Haven Chamber of Commerce Carbon County Chamber of Commerce weather got progressively putting out a grass fire near Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce worse, and colder, as the game the Carbon County Home.

White Haven Economic Development Association THE JOURNAL-HERALD is printed with U.S. made soy inks on part-recycled newsprint. went on. © Copyright 2021, The Journal-Herald Trout season begins April Discussions on plans for 17. Spring gobbler season the Homecoming include a opens May 8 and runs a week.

There’s an abundance of turkeys in these woods, according to the Game Commission.

Babe Ruth manager George Kudlick tells us that registration of at least 30 boys means good things for this year.

by Seth Isenberg might also need some better, higher guiderails.

Tryouts start today. Rosters Of course, fixing the road may cause an April 16, the Weatherly Poare to be filed on May 10, PennDOT has Interstate 80 East down to increase in speed, but that’s another problem. lice Youth Club will sponsor one lane as they do some patching and paving Beyond our local opposition to the idea of an adult dance, with proceeds with games in the eight-team Valley League starting on the on the bridge over the Lehigh. Already that tolling the Lehigh River bridge area, we just want to benefit the Football Team. work has backed up traffic at times, pushing Route 940 in better shape to handle the traffic it Music will be by Mike Battley 24th – the first game versus Banks-Beaver Meadows. This some drivers to leave the interstate and try has now. Within a couple of years, there’s going and his orchestra. Tickets at year’s team will be decked out their luck on Route 940. to major construction on Route 80, and we know $1. in new uniforms.

In a few years, the bridge replacement project that when things go wrong, that traffic ends up This year’s Anthracite An ad: Re-elect Albert Brady starts, and locals are justifiably concerned that through town. We need to get the conversation League banquet was a success.

Koch Carbon County that work will back up the interstate and cause going, so that our local road is in better shape to Garber notes that next year, Commissioner trucks and travelers to choose to come through handle the traffic we predict will be coming.

Jim Thorpe will enter the town to get around a backup. Route 940 isn’t set Lehigh Valley League, leaving Stewart’s Flower Shop adup for heavy traffic through White Haven Bora slot open in the Anthracite vertised Easter Lilies, flower ough. Going uphill westbound on Berwick Street League. arrangements and corsages.

(Route 940) the road has developed holes that He also mentions that a are just getting patched, caused by light delivery

by Ruth Isenberg The Carbon Plaza on Route Modified Sports stock car race trucks, traffic from the quarry, and possibly the is scheduled at Pocono Inter443 near Lehighton adverash trucks that travelled through a few years ago.

Beth Doe has a name, and her resting place national Raceway on August That area needs to be rebuilt. has been identified. The discovery of her body tised “Watch for the opening 1, with $20,000 in prices for In East Side, the road is deteriorating. John in 1976, near the bridge over the Lehigh River, of W. T. Grant, Thrift Drug winners of the 200 lap main Marotta, long-time East Side Borough Council was a mystery. Buried in the cemetery near the and Food Lane Market.” event.

Store space is available for member and business owner, pointed out to former Carbon County Home site in Lehigh rent. me that the pavement on Route 940 is beginTownship, she was far from family who wonTeam Witner remains atop ning to break up at the edges, but more sigdered what had happened to her. the Weatherly Housewives Panther Valley’s baseball nificantly, the block where Route 940 parallels Her grave is now properly identified, thanks Bowling League – now at 29team came to Eurana Park the Lehigh River, the roadway itself is beginto Phil Jeffries of Weatherly. Jeffries was an 10, with team Miller keeping and held the Wrecker boys to ning to tilt toward the river. West-bound truck assistant coroner and funeral director when two hits in a 6-3 win on Mon- pace, five wins behind. traffic is only going to make that worse. If the the remains were discovered. road is going to be in regular use as relief for May her family find some peace now, even as day afternoon. interstate traffic, that area needs to be rebuilt. they grieve this young woman and her unborn See ARCHIVES, page 6 It needs to be level, and it needs to be wider. It child. Our area mourns with you.

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Getting ready for road work

RIP Evelyn Colon

schedule – May 28, Homecoming queen winner announced (chosen from high school girls, based on the highest number of tickets for prizes sold). There will also be an all-ages dance at the high school that night. May 29, afternoon into evening, food and amusement stands open plus a rock band that night. May 30, possible horse show, parachute jump, then stands open. Folk mass and baccalaureate, then rock band at night. May 31, morning parade. Fish, chicken or lobster tail dinner 11 – 4:30. Food and amusement stands open. High School Band concert at 1, parachute jump, and evening rock band.

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Bhumi Patel, MD, joins LVPG Pediatrics–Mountain Top

Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Brian A. Patrick of Conyngham, Pennsylvania in the Estate of THERESA M. PATRICK late of Butler Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on September 23, 2020. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 4/23

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dennison Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 15, 2021at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, Dennison Township (White Haven), Pennsylvania 18661. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider an application by Catherine Rice for the property located at 167 Red Shale Pit Road Street, Dennison Township (White Haven), Pennsylvania 18661, located in an R-A District. The applicant seeks a variance to exceed the maximum lot coverage in an R-A District (7%) to 9% which will result under the proposed construction of a 20′ x 30′ accessory structure.

A copy of the full text of the application and supporting material are on file and available for public inspection by appointment at the Dennison Township Municipal Building by contacting Township Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at (570) 443-8190 or an electronic copy may be obtained by email by contacting John Varaly at (jvaraly@ptd.net).

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN JEAN HYDOCK, Deceased, late of the City of Hazleton, County of Luzerne and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Helen Jean Hydock, who died on the 28th day of January, 2021. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Testatrix, Carol Wayno, 1842 Berwick Street, Beaver Meadows, PA 18216, or her attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly, PA 18255 4/15

LEGAL NOTICE

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH A. MEIER, a/k/a JOSEPH ANDREW MEIER, Deceased, late of the Borough of Weatherly, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Joseph A. Meier, a/k/a Joseph Andrew Meier, who died on the 8th day of January, 2021. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Testatrix, Sherry Meier, 607 Third Street, Weatherly, PA, 18255, or her attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly, PA 18255 4/8

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Nicholas Sedon, late of Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on February 5, 2021. All persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands against the estate are to present the same without delay to Nicholas J. Sedon and Gloria McAlarney, Executors, c/o Robert J. Gillespie, Jr., Esquire, 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102, Drums, PA 18222.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued in the Estate of Anna L. Miller a/k/a Anna Miller, late of 800 Sixth Street, Borough of Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania who died on the 22nd day of October, 2020 by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Executrix, Debra Jean Kashi, 800 North Street, Weatherly, PA. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440 4/8

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Electric Department Gets Upgrade The Weatherly Electric Department took delivery of its new bucket truck in late March. The much-needed vehicle, which cost $185,000, will replace the department’s long-serving 1997 bucket truck. The new truck will enter service this month.

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Mullery urges county tourism bureau relocation to White Haven Following media reports of Luzerne County Council considering relocation of the county tourism and visitors’ bureau to Wilkes-Barre city’s yet-to-be developed Central Railroad Station, state Rep. Gerald Mullery, who represents White Haven, sent the councilmembers a letter recommending the White Haven Community Library & Visitor Center as an alternate option.

Mullery noted the White Haven property, originally constructed in 1889 as an engine repair shop for the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, has been deemed eligible for inclusion in the National Registry of Historic Buildings and has been dramatically transformed into a viable multi-purpose library and heritage visitor center.

“Additionally, not only does

the White Haven Area Community Library and Visitor Center have the space needed for this essential county service, but it is ideally located.

The site is two miles from I-80; nine miles from I-81; and five miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. All 3 highways have available signage to attract motorists,” he wrote.

Mullery cited commonwealth data indicating nearly 1 million people visited Hickory

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Mullery is asking the Luzerne County Council to give the option their full consideration and is also inviting them for an on-site visit to see the facility.

The full letter is available on the representative’s website.

Editor’s Note: A visit to the site by the county tourism and visitor’s bureau had been scheduled as of press time.

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

information and the phone number will be provided when it becomes available.

QUESTION: A reader asked what was the strangest weapon ever used in war? To answer that question, I found this piece of US Naval History April 8th, 1943 Headlines Read US NAVY DESTROYER SINKS ENEMY SUB USING POTATOES! The USS O’Bannon, a destroyer, was named for the Marine Corps hero Presley O’Bannon. It is noted for sinking an enemy Japanese submarine with potatoes.

Armed with 17 anti-aircraft guns, torpedo tubes, depth charges, and .38-caliber deck

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Run, Lehigh Gorge, and Nescopeck State Parks over the past two years and said White Haven Borough is considered the entrance community for all three parks.

“The Luzerne County tourism and visitors’ bureau should be where tourists and visitors are, and I cannot think of a better site for the bureau than the White Haven Area Community Library & Visitor Center,” Mullery wrote.

guns, the O’Bannon was a floating death machine. Cruising back to its home station at night, it came upon the enemy sub still on the surface as its crew dozed silently. There were no lookouts.

The O’Bannon’s skipper decided to ram the submarine, ordering flank speed. As the destroyer careened toward the submarine that was half its size, someone aboard surmised the sub was a minelayer and ramming would take the O’Bannon to the bottom in the resulting explosion. The ship now reversed engines to full astern as it turned in a hurry and stopped, now alongside its enemy. They were too close to use mounted weapons – or even their sidearms.

The Japanese started waking up when they realized they were next to an American destroyer, scrambled, running for the subs deck and machine guns. The Americans needed to buy time to keep the enemy away from the deck guns, while creating distance enough to use their own weapons – they looked around for anything they could chuck at

the Japanese sailors. Luckily, they had been carrying bins of potatoes on the deck, and the Americans began to throw them at the sub’s crew. The half-asleep Japanese sailors thought they were hand grenades. The thud of potatoes thrown on a metal hull sounded like a grenade hitting a similar surface, it may sound farfetched, but consider that the Japanese were waking from a deep sleep to see a giant enemy ship towering above them. Luckily for the Japanese, the destroyer’s guns could not depress low enough to fire on them. The potatoes gave the O’Bannon time to get far enough away to use its deck guns, hitting the sub hard before it sunk into the dark sea. The destroyer then moved over the submarine’s position and finished it off with depth charges.

The ship and crew were made famous receiving a special plaque from Potato Growers of Maine. Growers also donated hundreds of tons in the O’Bannon’s honor to the US Navy.

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Archives…

east PA Science Olympiad at Penn State – Wilkes-Barre on March 22. This was Weatherly Continued from page 2 Area’s first year in the competition. Gretchen Richie won From The Journal-Herald second place in the mousetrap vehicle competition.

April 4, 1991 Angelique Sutrisno and Brian Clara and Jay Holder, Knepper took third place in Publishers the Write It/Do It competiThe front page photo shows tion. a ribbon cutting at the new The Crestwood Jazz Band State Liquor Store in the will host their third annual White Haven Shopping Jazz Festival and Competition Center. Shown in the photo are store manager Brian Billig on April 7. This year’s festival will showcase the talents of and district manager Ed musicians from ten other high Miller, with White Haven schools that afternoon, and mayor Jay Holder. end with performances by the Crestwood Jazz Band, and by Crestwood School Board the directors of the various voted to prohibit smoking bands attending. anywhere on the school property, effective with the Weekend specials at The beginning of the 91/92 school Fern Hotel include Veal Oscar year. or Seafood Supreme over Puff Pastry – for $8.95.

There are ten candidates running for five seats on the S&J Subs advertises a Weatherly Area School Board, Monday special of Grilled and nine candidates for five seats on the Crestwood School Bologna & Cheese sandwich with deli salad and Jello.

Board.

In Foster Township, John Marty Mrozinski introduced Holick, Terry Hauze and Carol the Weatherly Area Girls high Lenahan will compete in the school softball team, coached Democrat primary for one

by Margaret Brown with supervisor seat. assistants Wayne Hittinger In Kidder Township, there and Lynn Dolinsky: Michelle are two seats open, and three Fulton, Jennifer Malisko, Republican candidates – Leann Dolinsky, Stacey Harry Klotz, Kord Spielmann Gerhart, Kelly Mrozinski, and Jeffrey Jones.

Sue Bartol, Frances Keener, The Bow Creek Nature Trail Heather Radjavitch, Shannon Gray, Vicki Pilecki, Kate at Fairview Elementary Sartori, Denise Hinkle, Sara School was completed last fall – a project coordinated by Sterzen, Gretchen Sterner, Carol Sandsjo and Heather fifth grade science teacher Gregory.

Rich Zimmerman. With spring here, students are Swartz’s Carpet Workroom again outdoors, on the trail. A fundraiser has started to raise offers a Spring Carpet Sale from $15.95 a square yard – money to repair and upgrade installed. the trail.

The Weatherly Middle School Science Olympiad Team competed in the North-

Split Rock Resort readies for return of popular Poconos wine festival Split Rock Poconos has announced plans for the resort’s 30th Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival (aka Winefest), returning noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20 in Lake Harmony. With diligent efforts to ensure a responsible re-introduction following last year’s postponement. enthusiasm builds as arrangements take form.

“We’re so excited to bring the Winefest back in response to a notable number of requests and inquiries asking if it will return in 2021,” said Split Rock spokesperson Jeanine Hofbauer. “After careful consideration and determination to monitor government guidelines in place for the time, our team is ready to roll with a reminder event attendance is being closely watched.”

Advance general admission pricing of $30 honoring the popular attraction’s 30th anniversary is in place that includes winery tastings.

There will also be an amazing pre-sale stay and Winefest admission package. Special pricing has been created for groups and guests under age 21 who want to come enjoy the fun strolling through food and crafter vendors, displays, and to view bands on-stage performances.

Created to embrace the great tastes of local wineries and food, plus the talents of amazing area craft vendors, Winefest’s 2021 return also serves as a resource to remind one and all the importance of supporting these businesses as they return to reopening following a trying time.

A wonderful variety of win-

eries and vendors continues to grow. Those interested in participating with offering tastings for their winery, booths, displays and more contact Miriam Ray at cateringmgr@ splitrockhotel.com.

Corporate sponsorships have been developed to echo Split Rock’s belief in build-

ing community. Sponsorship inquiries can go to Jeanine Hofbauer marketingmgr@ splitrockhotel.com.

Advance online ticket sales are recommended due to possible capacity restrictions.

Visit SplitRockHotel.com/ winefest

CCAL to hold virtual networking event On Wednesday, April 14 join the Carbon County Art League (CCAL) and participate in an Artist Inspiration virtual networking event.

It involves a submitting of a painting or photograph by your favorite artist in advance of the meeting and being prepared to share what you like

about his/her work, or what inspires you.

The Submission Form will be available via email. All paid members will be also emailed a link to the Zoom meeting the week of the event to enjoy a great opportunity to learn about other artists’ works and their achievements.

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Seth’s Sightings After a long road trip last weekend, Ruth and I kept things simple this weekend — staying close to home. As we age, the long trips are harder to bounce back from. Then again, we have been somewhat out of practice with the COVID-19 lockdown — this was our first overnight in more than a year.

As a reward to our dogs for being such good travelers last week, we took them to the big dog park outside Brodheadsville for an afternoon of fun.

We then traveled to Lehighton to pick up some supplies.

After that, we went home via back roads, passing by the Mahoning Valley Drive-In which had a BIG turnout for opening night.

One of the things sighted as we were out on a drive this weekend was a large, brown dog, spread out atop a picnic table in the sunshine, soundly asleep. We also sighted lots of fishermen (and women) on this first weekend of trout season. Critter sightings include a fine pair of young tom turkeys, just below the power lines south of White Haven

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CCAL accepting show entries

by Seth Isenberg

on the Lehigh Gorge Road. In our travels, we sighted a wide variety of hawks.

Exciting news — Carbon County is going to get a Chickfil-A. It’s just been announced that a Chick-fil-A is going to be built outside of Lehighton, on the pad right at the entry to the WalMart. The site is at the traffic signal and Route 443, catty-corner to where the little Lehigh Valley Hospital is being built. Plan soon to Eat Mor Chikin.

Family gatherings are now a ‘thing’ again, now that vaccinations are beginning to take hold.

The warmer weather plus the recent rain has started spring flowers blooming — daffodils, forsythia, even some magnolia.

I spend a couple of evenings following college basketball as March Madness finished up. I am sad about the UConn Lady Huskies not going all the way to the championship. I knew they did not have enough depth during the season. The Lady Huskies lost in the quarter finals. They did not have enough weapons, this season.

Help is on the way for them for next season.

And of note — we sighted a flock of flamingoes in Weatherly (see above). There was a “We’ve Been Flocked” sign with the dozen or more pink plastic birds, with a sign declaring the display as a fundraiser for the WHS Seniors. Look for more Flock appearances around our area.

Events are starting up — Knoebels opens weekends starting the 24th and 25th, and Hersheypark has already opened on weekends; concerts and comedy shows are now on the schedule at the Mauch Chunk Opera House and Penns Peak; and with some

luck, there will be outdoor festivals again this summer.

Best of luck to all of you still searching for a vaccine.

Enter your work into our 2021 CCAL Virtual Art Show.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Carbon County Art League (CCAL) will conduct its 39th annual CCAL Art Show online, beginning May 8, to be aired for an extended period of time.

Only members can participate; however it’s not too late to join CCAL. For more information inquire at cmbinder@ptd.net or go to https://mailchi. mp/6c2365ce1464/march link-5895648. Entries must be received by April 17 via email.

Heffley’s Anti-Blight Bill advances to Senate Legislation sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties by requiring registration prior to a tax sale advanced to the Senate for consideration after its overwhelming approval by the House of Representatives.

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“One of the biggest problems for Pennsylvania municipalities in dealing with blighted properties is the ability of negligent owners to hide behind the corporate veil,” said Heffley.

“Many times, the same person will buy properties at delinquent tax sale using numerous corporate names. As a result, code officials struggle to locate a responsible party when trying to address problems associated with a blighted property in their communities. It is my hope that by adding the requirements included in this legislation, it will be easier for municipalities to track down negligent property owners.”

House Bill 264 would create a pre-registration requirement for potential bidders at tax sales. Any potential bidder must appear at the county tax claim bureau no less than 10 days before the scheduled sale to register. Counties may establish a registration fee.

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor:

April is the Month of the Military Child

At a recent Weatherly Borough council meeting, borough manager Harold Pudliner, with the approval of the council members, presented American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 with a Proclamation for the Month of April being the Month of the Military Child. Residents were encouraged to display purple ribbons on their doors and porch railings to show support and to honor these special children. Shown from left are Georgeann Herling, President ALA Unit 360; Weatherly Borough Manager Harold Pudliner; and Theresa D’Andrea, Chaplain ALA Unit 360/ Borough Council member.

April is the month set aside to honor Military Children.

These children are a source of pride to us all. They must endure separation from a parent or parents during times of deployment. They endure the loss of friends, familiar places and the changing of schools frequently because of military personnel orders.

But they are resilient!

April 15th is “Purple-Up/ Military Kids Day.” “Purple is the color of the Military Child.” Purple comes from combing the colors of all the military branches. Army-Green, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy- Blue and Marine-Red. On April 15th, show support for these amazing children by wearing Purple and displaying Purple ribbons on your doors and porch railings. Let military children know you appreciate their sacrifices.

The Official Flower of the

L-CCC holds Financial Aid Help Sessions In anticipation of the financial aid priority filing deadline of May 1 for Pennsylvania state grant eligibility, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will offer one-on-one virtual Zoom appointments to help students and prospective students complete the 202122 FAFSA application. Virtual appointments can be made online at http://studentservices.lccc.edu/ramonline. The link is also available at www.

LCCC.edu.

Current and incoming stu-

dents will have the opportunity to work with a financial aid advisor to answer questions about the application and receive additional information that will be helpful as the student and their family prepare for college and the variety of funding options available.

Students can book virtual appointments online, with availability from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Once on the website, students should request to book a virtual appointment,

select the main campus and choose student type. The appointment type should be zoom, then select Financial Aid. The student can select one of the financial aid staff members to find appointment times. Hour-long appointments are available throughout April in preparation for the priority filing deadline.

For additional information, contact Financial Aid at 610799-1133 or finaid@mymail. lccc.edu

Military Child is the Dandelion. Why? Dandelions put down roots almost anywhere and it’s almost impossible to destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet looking good. It’s a survivor in a broad range of climates.

Military children bloom everywhere the winds carry them. They are hardy and upright. The roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the Armed Forces... planted swiftly and surely. They’re ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new

adventures, new lands and new friends.

Military children are well-rounded, culturally aware, tolerant and extremely resilient, they have learned from an early age that home is where their hearts are, that a good friend can be found in every corner of the world.

They learn that to survive means to adapt, that the door that closes one chapter of their life opens up to a new and exciting adventure full of new friends and experiences.

Georgeann Herling President ALA Unit 360

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 — PAGE 9

ALA 360 to meet

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold its monthly meeting April 12, starting at 6 p.m. at the post home. All members are urged to attend.

Inducted into Tri-Alpha Honor Society Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 set up Military Child’s Table display for April, the Month of the Military Child. Each object on the table has a specific meaning to the display. The POTTED FLOWERING PLANT symbolizes that they may flower and flourish where planted. The HAND SPADE recognizes that they may be transplanted to a new location any place in the world at a moment’s notice, where they become fully immersed in the culture, make new friends and acclimate themselves to a new school. The BIRTHDAY HAT and UNLIT CANDLES....BASEBALL GLOVE and BALL....and BALLET SLIPPERS represent the fact that sometimes special occasions are missed by one or both parents while serving their country. The FAMILY PHOTO depicting a child or children with their uniformed parent or parents represents the foundation of our country’s strength....“families United in their commitment to national service and willing to make any sacrifice, both at home or abroad.... to ensure our flag continues to fly free.”

The US FLAG is placed on the table.

On March 26, Necarlly Serrata of Weatherly was one of 49 students inducted into Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, a national honor society for first-generation college students. The honor society was founded in 2018 at Moravian College in Bethlehem.

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Crestwood Boys Track preview

Comets poised to make more noise in boys track

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor The Crestwood boys track and field program was coming off a big season in 2019, going 5-2 to place third in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1.

And with a nice nucleus coming back, the thought was that momentum would continue.

When the coronavirus pandemic wiped away the entire 2020 spring sports season, it was a gut punch to all involved. “It was a tough time last year for all athletes who are so passionate about their spring sport, but especially the seniors who missed a final opportunity,” Comets head

coach Rob Moulton said. “Life moves on and teaches you a valuable lesson that not everything in life is guaranteed or easy. As a result of this lesson, our athletes are more hungry to compete than ever.”

Moulton has some experienced athletes coming back from that 2019 season, including seniors Nolan Dunnum (sprints, hurdles, javelin), Zaiden Kaminsky (sprints), Nash Greene (distance), Ethan Shudak (throws) and Adam Wood (jumps).

Among the newcomers Moulton is high on are Kyle Novak (sprints), Colin Bogdon (sprints), Michael Ho (hurdles), Nick Ruggeri (mid-distance),

Weston Medvetz (distance), Eric Johnson (mid-distance), Joe Gzemski (jumps) and Isaac Mertz (pole vault).

“I think we are actually fairly balanced overall,” Moulton said. “The team has some talent in each area to be honest, some really strong athletes in throwing, jumping, distance and sprinting, with depth in each group.

“I’ve been impressed with the amount of grit from the team to build upon their ability, as we have many newer guys leading the way for our team.”

How that will stack up against the rest of the WVC remains to be seen.

“It’s hard to say who the teams to beat would be,” Moulton said. “Some of the bigger schools like Wyoming Valley West, Hazleton Area and Wilkes-Barre Area are always tough, and many others will be too. It’s so difficult to judge since it’s been two years. We believe we will put up a tough fight with all teams in the conference and hope to make some noise.”

Moulton just knows he and his team are thankful for the opportunity to see.

“The goal is to be grateful for life and the fun experience of participating in track and field,” he said. “It’s been a crazy year as we all know. I am

very proud of our squad for their teamwork and ability to push forth through all of the hardships they face each day.”

ROSTER Seniors: Kyle Barley (sprints), Will Bogdon (sprints), Jeremy Buzak (throws), Cameron Chalk (jumps), Eric Johnson (distance), Noah Kendra (hurdles), Stone Magagna (sprints), Kyle Novak (sprints), Johnny Olejnik (sprints), Dmitri Yarczwower (throws), Nicholas Ruggeri (mid-distance).

Juniors: Jack Brumagin (jumps), Kevin Cheng (jumps), Nolan Dunnum (sprints, hurdles, throws), Nash Greene (distance), Nick Gutkowski (throws), Joseph Gzemski (jumps, pole vault), Logan Haddix (throws), Phat (Michael) Ho (hurdles), Zaiden Kaminsky (sprints), Jack Scanlan (distance), Ethan Shudak (throws), Steven Shybloski (sprints), Nathan Thomas (jumps), Adam Wood (jumps).

Sophomores: George Albright (throws), Luke Barley (sprints), Collin Bogdon (sprints), Conner Buckley (distance), Robert Davidson (sprints), Nicholas Humen (sprints), Weston Medvetz (distance), Isaac Mertz (distance, pole vault), James Modrovsky (distance), Devin Shaw (jumps), Zack Sheloski (throws).

Freshmen: Nick Danishefsky (distance), Ryan Kozich (distance).

Crestwood Girls Track preview

Lady Comets welcome new season and new coach

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

with a new head coach too.

Amy Viti is eager for the Lady Comets to show what they can Among the many challenges do, now that they finally have for spring sports teams this the opportunity. year is bridging the gap be“As my first year as the head tween nearly two full calendar coach, I couldn’t be more exyears since their programs cited to help guide them back have last competed. to competing,” Viti said. “BeThe Crestwood girls track ing that they haven’t had actuand field team, like all proal competition in two years, I grams, missed out on a 2020 can tell they are just excited to season due to the coronavirus get back out there as well. pandemic. Last year’s seniors “I think they have a fire didn’t get a final season before under them with their seasons they graduated, and this year’s being taken away last year, so crop of freshmen and sophthey are eager to go out and omores are about to embark show what they’ve been workon their first varsity seasons ing hard for.” together.

Viti does have several key If that weren’t challengathletes returning with varsity experience, including Moling enough, the Lady Comets ly DeMarzo (distance), Ava move into the spring season

Johnson (sprints, jumps), Taylor Kline (pole vault), Alayna Martinchek (pole vault), Regina Pirolli (distance), Ava Groth (sprints) and Annabelle Witkowski (sprints).

She points to newcomers Julia Lazo (pole vault), Emma Guydish (mid-distance, hurdles), Maddie Jolie (mid-distance), Kayla Kresge (hurdles), Emma Sheloski (sprints), Maggie Kozick (distance) and Mia Pollack (throws) as athletes to watch this spring.

“One of my team’s strengths is that they are incredibly hard-working and resilient.

They want to be at practice and get better at their respective events,” Viti said. “We are

developing our team culture and our leaders are emerging as a result.”

While Viti hopes her team can be competitive in the rugged WVC Division 1 ranks, she said just competing this spring is a win for the girls in the program. “My goal first and foremost as a coach is to assist these young athletes into being the very best they can be, on and track and in the field, of course, but also as students and people in general,” she said. “I want them to have those positive experiences and memories that sports bring that were taken away from them last year.

“I want them to enjoy the experience and the process as much as possible while push-

ing and challenging themselves to reach new goals they might not have thought were possible before.”

ROSTER Seniors: Bailey Hayes (pole vault), Ava Johnson (sprints, jumps), Taylor Kline (pole vault, jumps), Alayna Martinchek (pole vault), Regina Pirolli (distance), Sydney Zaykoski (sprints, jumps).

Juniors: Carly Bono (jumps), Molly DeMarzo (distance), Emma George (sprints, jumps), Ava Groth (sprints), Ariauna Harris (sprints, jumps), Riley Koch (jumps), Julia Lazo (pole vault), Kylie Shreve (sprints, jumps), Abbey Smith (hurdles), Rachel Stover (sprints), Annabelle Witkowski (sprints), Nicole Zurawski (sprints).

Sophomores: Trista Ball (hurdles, jumps), Morgan Bauch (sprints), Audrey Boellmann (jumps), Leanna Carcasses (throws), Kylie Doherty (jumps), Emma Guydish (mid-distance, hurdles), Kennedie Huber (hurdles), Maddie Jolie (mid-distance, hurdles), Riley Kompinski (jumps), Kayla Kresge (hurdles), Nicole Langin (hurdles), Samantha Olsyzk (sprints, jumps), Mia Pollack (throws), Tess Pollack (jumps), Adreina Pratt (throws), Kaylee Rushton (jumps), Emma Sheloski (sprints), Jodi Simonton (hurdles, jumps), Brenna Wehrenberg (jumps).

Freshmen: Emily DelVecchio (sprints), Brianna Dessoye (throws), Elizabeth Kozich (distance), Margaret Kozich (distance), Kennedy Mullen (sprints, jumps), Kayla Shaw (sprints).

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 — PAGE 11

Crestwood boys lacrosse preview

Crestwood boys lacrosse team remains confident

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

Kulak, Wyatt Malia and Garrett Swank now graduated, the Comets enter the new season with plenty of challenges, Coming off the program’s from a growing list of local first trip to the state semifinals, and bringing back a core challengers, to the COVID-19 group of seniors that hoped to protocols which remain a part of everyday life. reach the top, the Crestwood “While we didn’t have much boys’ lacrosse team was unof a pre-season this year, our derstandably pumped up for first practices in-season were the 2020 spring season. high-energy and the players You can imagine the gut have seemed to maintain that punch the Comets took when they found out there wouldn’t over the last three weeks as they are more and more anxbe a 2020 season. No chance ious to get some games in,” to defend their district title.

The dream of reaching a state Zabroski said. “We know that final, or winning a state cham- COVID is still a very real thing pionship, also squashed by the and we have to be super careful if we are going to be able coronavirus pandemic. to complete our entire season, “Losing last season was shocking to everyone, especially but are thankful for each day on the field that we get.” with the group of seniors who The Comets do return some had been looking forward to experienced players from that last season for years,” Comets head coach Brian Zabroski said. state semifinal team, who were then sophomores. However, the “As a Junior Class in 2019 lost season could have a ripple they were key in bringing us to effect as this year’s sophomore the PIAA state semifinal game class never got a chance to deand with most of our starters velop last year. “We rely heavily returning for 2020, we felt on our underclassmen to fill we had a very good chance gaps that are left open by outat returning to that game or going seniors and the freshman maybe even compete in the season is a huge development state championship,” Zabroski year for players to experience lamented. “We will certainly the speed of varsity lacrosse,” miss not having that opportunoted Zabroski. “Missing last nity, but right now we need to keep looking forward, not back. season meant that both the freshman and sophomore This year’s team is working classes are both in their first hard to hopefully see success.” year and their learning curve is With four-year standouts like Anthony Caporuscio, T.J. much shorter.

“I anticipate a few speed bumps in the early games of this season as those younger players begin to adjust to the speed of the game,” he said, “but hopefully we can work through those challenges and begin to peak as we near district playoffs.”

On the offensive side, the Comets return fourth-year starters Chandler O’Farrell and Trey Zabroski, who the coach hopes will provide stability with their attack. “Defensively we are returning Ryan Harding, who was a key low-defender in 2019 and Dean Fey, who will be in his third year as starting goalie,” Zabroski said.

“Our midfield includes an ex-

perienced senior (Nick Curry) who has started for the last two seasons.”

He will also look for contributions from sophomores Noah Schultz and Brendan Dennis, quarterbacks on the football team who have played lacrosse for several years and are “adjusting well to our pace.”

While the 2020 team’s goal was clearly to get to the state final, this year’s team is looking to simply improve daily in hopes of being a contender to defend its District 2 championship. “This year’s WVC is as strong in talent as it has ever been and I expect we will see heavy competition from

teams like Delaware Valley, Lake-Lehman, Wyoming Seminary and Scranton Prep,” said Zabroski. “A few others that have been on a steady climb and I expect to have competitive games with are North Pocono, Abington Heights and Tunkhannock.

“You really can’t count anyone out in this district.”

ROSTER Seniors: Zach Antosh, Nick Curry, Blake Dompkosky, Dean Fey, Ryan Harding, Jimmy Hawley, Brennan Magin, Chandler O’Farrell, Nick Ruggeri, Marcus Vieney, Trey Zabroski, Jay Zaleski, Michael Zaleski Juniors: Evan Fey, Nick Hady, Chase Pugh, Ethan Stoltz, Aidan Verdekal, Darren Zimmerman Sophomores: Magnus Bibla, Benjamin Chmiola, Brendan Dennis, Joshua Hilpp, Aidan Hoeft, Aidan Jardine, Robert Knight, Justin McCune, Noah Schultz, Frank Usavage Freshmen: Osten Grigas, Julian Lewin, Logan Rolles, Matt Sklarosky, Jason Swank, Mason Tomek.

Weatherly Area’s boys/girls track preview

Wrecker track teams ready to compete The Weatherly Area track and field teams may be short on numbers, but they are long on talent and desire to make their fair share of headlines this spring. Although numbers will keep the Wreckers and Lady Wreckers from competing for team awards, individually they can be in the mix for league and district medals by season’s end.

Under first-year head coach Ryan Kately, the Wrecker boys are back after the 2020 season was scratched due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also back are several of the area’s top distance runners.

Coming off a District 11 Class A team championship and

trip to states in cross country last fall, many of those same runners make up the distance crew for the Wrecker track team, which will make them strong from the 800 on up and in the relays.

Scotty Zoscin, a fourth-year runner, will anchor the distance corps, and will be joined by juniors Frankie Willis and Ricky Ray, and sophomores Michael Berger and Jacob Parker in the distance events and relays.

Meanwhile, senior Jacob Solonoski bolsters a good group of throwers that will be a factor this season. Junior Timmy Magushak, and sophomores Jayden Eubanks and

Wyatt Higgins will also compete in the throwing events.

Look for speedy sophomore Ian McLaurin to make a splash in the sprint events.

The Weatherly Area girls feature a handful of athletes who are no strangers to varsity competition. Senior Isabella Wagner returns in the hurdles and springs, and junior Rhianne Markovchik is back as a hurdler and jumper. Sophomore Danielle Gordon, who excelled in an all-star cross country season, will compete in distance events, and freshman Kendall Gerhart will try her hand in sprints, distance and long jumping.

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15. Soaked 20. DNA and RNA 22. Argonaut’s propeller 24. Shared work surface at an office 25. *Sasha Baron Cohen’s “Subsequent Moviefilm” role 26. Be sorry for one’s wickedness 27. Pita, in UK 29. *Like Roberto Benigni’s fictional son 31. Husband to a widow, e.g.

32. Checked out 33. Stradivari competitor 34. *”Fences” winner and “Ma Rainey” nominee 36. Poker ante

38. *”Nomadland” director 42. Shadow 45. *The Trial of the Chicago 7” screenwriter 49. Greek “t” 51. Sandwich sausage

54. Necklace lock 56. Radio receiver 57. Nutritious leafy green 58. Got A+ 59. Ice on a window 60. Happening soon, old fashioned

61. Caffeine-containing nut tree 62. Editing arrow 63. Chinese monetary unit 64. Friend in war 67. *Nominee for Billie Holiday role

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Crestwood girls lacrosse preview

Crestwood girls laxers have talent, depth

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

up to game day,” Kile said last MALAXA. It has been an week. “The excitement our ath- amazing experience to see the sport develop in Northeast letes have to begin the season is beyond description and will Pa. to a degree where teams Last spring’s pandemic-recan now compete on state and lated shutdown was rough on surely show in their perforregional levels.” mance this year.” the Crestwood girls’ lacrosse Kile will rely heavily on a The Lady Comets opened program. group of 11 seniors who will “Last year epitomized a feel- with back-to-back victories dictate just how far the Lady ing of helplessness,” said Lady last week.

Comets go this season.

Nearly 40 athletes strong, Comets head coach Russ Kile.

“Fortunately our roster “To watch our seniors’ season they bring talent and depth to is filled with experienced slip away due to circumstanc- the table this spring. Despite missing a full season, the pro- athletes who each bring a es beyond our control was unique element to the team,” gram remains on the rise, acpainful for everyone and the cording to Kile. “Even with the Kile said. “This year we have coaches are forever indebted more seniors than ever before. relatively consistent growth to them for their help with Hillary Blazick, Avery Bogbuilding the team. Brooke and our program has enjoyed, ironically, there seemed to be don, Narissa Jackson, Helena Kaylee Moran, Emily RobJardine, Julia Johnson, Anna a jump in the overall evoluerts, and Sarah Zaleppa were all critical components of our tion of this current generation Kahlau, Ella Kaminski, Kelsey Kulak, Marissa McCune, Julia of lacrosse players at Crestteam for many years, and to wood,” he said. “Never before Rose and Jill Taleroski are the see what was supposed to be their most memorable season have we witnessed such a high 11 seniors we will rely on for leadership this season. level of combined physical pass them by will have a last“It would be difficult to confitness, skill, and tactics. ing impact on all of us.” cisely describe the leadership “The reasons behind this What the athletes missed elements each senior offers. fast evolution of the sport last spring has given them a However, overall, it is easy to greater appreciation for being are mostly due to having recognize that this group quietthe youth feeder program able to be back on the field ly dedicates themselves to the in Mountain Top called competing this spring, starting with preseason practices.

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Kile said the underclassmen are providing a “healthy competition” that is raising the level of play throughout the team.

He points to seasoned juniors Olivia Aigeldinger, Aubrey Colo, Sophia Novrocki, and Taylor O’Farrell, and sophomores Isabella Caporuscio, Julia Glowacki, Brooke Lapinski and Kennedy Zlockie as players who will help get the Lady Comets where they are planning to go.

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Crestwood sports roundup

Comet spring sports teams start hot Spring sports teams opened the 2021 season red hot, with the Crestwood boys and girls lacrosse teams, and the boys tennis team starting their years with multiple victories.

The Crestwood softball team also debuted successfully last week.

Boys Lacrosse Crestwood 17, Dallas 2 - The Comets improved to 3-0 on Monday by blasting Dallas. Trey Zabroski poured in six goals and dished three assists for the Comets, while teammate Chandler O’Farrell contributed four scores and three assists.

Nick Curry added three goals, Noah Schultz had two, and Brendan Dennis and

Chase Pugh notched one goal apiece in the win.

Jimmy Hawley and Logan Rolles shared face-off duties and were key for Crestwood possessions, and Dean Fey managed three saves in goal.

He was backed by strong defensive play from Ryan Harding, Zach Antosh, Aidan Jardine, Ethan Stoltz and Evan Fey, limiting the Mountaineers to just three shots for the game.

Anderson Leo and Andrew Machulsky each had a goal for Dallas, and Zach Calkins made five saves.

The Comets will visit Scranton Prep Wednesday and host Lake-Lehman Friday.

Crestwood 15, Tunkhannock 2 - Last Friday, Chandler O’Farrell

scored seven goals, and Trey Zabroski added two goals and four assists, including his 100th career goal, in the easy victory.

Schultz and Curry each scored two goals. Pugh and Dennis rounded out the Crestwood offense with solo goals.

Schultz had three assists and O’Farrell had two.

Dean Fey was in goal for the Comets, making four saves.

Mike Sickler and Macauley Kania each scored for the Tigers, and goalkeeper Josh Falzone posted 15 saves.

Girls Lacrosse Crestwood 17, Lakeland 1 - The Lady Comets climbed to 2-0 on the season with last Thursday’s win over Lakeland.

Isabella Caporuscio was the scoring leader with five goals

for the Lady Comets. Kelsey Kulak, Jill Taleroski and Sophia Novrocki each scored twice, and teammates Helena Jardine, Julia Johnson, Olivia Aigeldinger, Hillary Blazick, Brooke Lapinski and Ella Panzick added solo goals.

Julia Glowacki, Caporuscio and Taleroski all dished out two assists, and Comets’ goalkeeper Avery Bogdon made four saves.

Toni Pisano had the lone goal for Lakeland.

Tennis Crestwood 3, Berwick 2 - Ben Ziegler and Kurt Grenzberg posted shutout singles wins for Crestwood. The former beat Zach Demko and the latter defeated Zander Switzer.

Brendon Turoski had the Bulldogs’ lone singles win, downing Julian Lacoste 6-3, 6-3.

Crestwood’s doubles team of Ryan Kostiuk and Brayden Fenwick was a 6-0, 6-1 winner over Jordan Kopac and Logan Noraski.

Also in doubles, Berwick’s Graham Marshman and Caden Reader rallied to beat the Comets’ Noah Partington and Alex Covelens 1-6, 7-5, 7-5.

With the team win, Crestwood improved to 3-0 on the season.

Softball Crestwood 10, Wyoming Seminary 0 Jessica Koptcho struck out 14 batters while the Crestwood offense was efficient in last week’s season-opening win.

Koptcho allowed just four hits, and only ran into one

trouble spot in the sixth. A one-out fielder’s choice, an error and the junior’s only walk of the game loaded the bases for the Blue Knights.

But Koptcho buckled down, striking out the final batter of the frame.

Crestwood gave Koptcho all the runs she needed in the top of the second.

After Steph Pollock was hit by a pitch to start the inning, three of the next four Lady Comets hitters dropped bunts in front of home plate.

An error on Jessica Niznik’s sacrifice bunt put two on base for Tori Harper, who drilled a single to deep right field to start the scoring. Crestwood scored three more in the second — thanks to a run-scoring bunt single by leadoff hitter Aton, and several wild pitches that allowed players to cross home.

In the fourth, an error on Niznik’s bunt down the thirdbase line opened the frame.

She was sacrificed to second and third by Harper and Alex Lipinski, and later scored on a wild pitch for the five-run lead.

Boys Volleyball Crestwood 3, Hanover Area 0 - Crestwood defeated the Hawkeyes in straight sets (25-8, 25-12, 25-16).

For the Comets, Jake Sheldon had nine kills and added eight aces, while Baily Durofchalk added one kill and nine aces. Sheldon also recorded three assists, and 18 service points, while Durofchalk posted 14 assists and 23 service points.

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Journal-Herald Sports Milestones aside, Zabroski all about team

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor After dishing out four assists and his team comfortably ahead against Tunkhannock last week, Trey Zabroski deserved a little me time.

“We were pretty comfortable in the game, we were up by a few goals and had a nice cushion. I knew I was at 99,” the Crestwood senior explained. “I faked the pass and drove in and had a shot right on the crease.

“I felt pretty comfortable with the shot I was taking, and it was a nice goal to get my 100th on.” The milestone goal helped the Comets to a 15-2 victory, the second of three straight wins to start the 2021 season. In those three, Zabroski has scored a combined 13 goals, but he also has dished up 10 assists to his teammates.

It’s nothing new. In this, his third varsity season, he has scored career 106 goals and has also accumulated 90 assists. That unselfish play has contributed to a pair of District 2 championships, two trips to the state quarterfinals and one to the PIAA semifinals.

“Trey is a skilled ball handler who plays with passion and an unselfish attitude, as demonstrated by his equal balance of goals and assists,” said his head coach and father, Brian Zabroski.

For the 18-year-old Zabroski, it’s all about team. He said the players he’s looked up to in his previous varsity seasons

Crestwood’s Trey Zabroski, right, makes his way upfield against Lakeland during a recent lacrosse game.

The senior standout scored his 100th career goal last week, and has powered the Comets to a 3-0 start to their season this spring.

Photo by Bob Gaetano is the kind of player he strives to be. “I think that it’s important to rely on your teammates.

I’ve always had good teammates here to rely on,” he said. “I hope my teammates can rely on me now. It’s important to share the ball and our goal as a lacrosse team is to come out with a win, no matter who scores and who’s getting the assist.

“All the little details in a lacrosse game add up to a win, and I’m hoping our team can fulfill all those little details throughout the game.”

Coming off the program’s first trip to the state semifinals, and bringing back a senior-laden team in 2020, Trey and his teammates were poised to make a serious run at the state championship last

spring before the coronavirus pandemic took hold and shut it all down.

It was a tough pill to swallow.

“Last year’s shutdown was pretty hard. It was the season I’ve been looking forward to since I was younger, because I was playing with those guys for so long. It was kind of our last run together,” Trey said.

“At first I was really disappointed, but I just tried to move on to the future, and just enhance my craft.

“I didn’t get a lot last season, so I played this summer and I worked on my own a lot with my dad and on the turf, just to keep my game going. Without a season it’s hard to keep your stick skills together, so it’s important to work on your own.

That’s kind of how I looked at it. I was just trying to be the team player I am now.”

“Trey is a team player who we are counting on to provide leadership to many of our younger players who are joining the team this year,” his father said.

“My goal individually is to be a good teammate,” Trey said. “I know the spotlight is probably on me, and I just want us to be one team.

I don’t want it to be Trey Zabroski. I want it to be Crestwood lacrosse.”

Although it’s been difficult to navigate through the pandemic - his wrestling team had just two regular-season matches due to shutdowns over the winter - Trey has managed to put together an amazing senior season.

In the fall, he and his teammates completed a fourpeat by winning another District 2 soccer championship. In wrestling, despite an abbreviated regular season, he advanced through districts and regionals to the PIAA East Super Regional. “It’s been pretty difficult, in terms of playing all three sports and maintaining a nice academic standing,” he said. “With soccer we went 4-for-4 in district championships, so that was kind of nice.

We just kind of built a winning mentality over there.

“Wrestling was a very nice sport for me and it allowed me to work individually, and it helped me with my mental toughness when it comes to my other sports,” he added.

“Now I’m just excited to get

back on the lacrosse field and hopefully win another district championship. I’m just grateful that we’re out here this year.”

Although the Comets have put together a string of district championships and state tournament runs, Trey feels the graduation loss of fouryear standouts like Anthony Caporuscio, T.J. Kulak, Wyatt Malia and Garrett Swank has teams thinking the run’s over at Crestwood.

He’s here to say otherwise.

“My hope for my team this year is to win another district championship and make a trip to states, and at least get to the state finals this year. I think our team is capable of doing that,” he said. “I think we all have to put a lot of trust in each other. I think this year we have a really nice team and we’re bonding really well, and I’m hoping that bond and that chemistry on the field can take us to a state championship and push over that last hump that we’ve had.”

Zabroski plans to continue his academic and lacrosse careers at Grove City College upon graduation.

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