The Journal-Herald, Thursday, April 18, 2024

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RAIN OR SHINE: Wet weather had an impact on this season’s first Main Street Market in White Haven. Only a handful of vendors, including Bella Gallery’s Chuck Stoffa, above, stuck it out through the day on Saturday. Thos who did come out were rewarded with produce from Burger’s Farm Market, bread and pastries from Sugar & Loaf Bakery, and lunch from The Greek Shack food truck from Mountain Top. The next Main Street Market is scheduled for Saturday, May 11. JH: Ruth Isenberg

Penn Lake hears about EMS issues

by Suzanne Winter

At the April 11 Penn Lake Park borough council work session, councilman John Burden gave a summation of what was discussed at a recent area meeting with representatives of the Department of Community and Economic Development, held in the White Haven Area Community Library. Multiple municipalities were present to discuss the current Emergency Management Services (EMS)

personnel shortages on the regional and state levels. The meeting was to gather ideas for solutions to the problem, gauge the level of interest in regionalization of services, and also to offer no-cost studies to municipalities to evaluate areas of need. Councilman Paul Rogan asked Burden to stick with the issue and to advise council when there are any updates.

Secretary Karen Burden reported there are seven permitted Short Term Rental

(STR) units in the borough. The eighth STR, owned by Penn Lake Homes, still has not applied for a permit.

Borough solicitor Kristyn Jeckell advised that a court hearing is scheduled for April 24, regarding a nuisance complaint concerning neglected trash against Penn Lake Homes. The new STR ordinance includes a $1,000 per day fine per unaddressed offense, and See PENN LAKE, page 11

Few choices in Primary

by Ruth Isenberg

The Primary Election is next Tuesday, April 23. This is a short ballot, with the office of president at the top, a contest which has already been decided by both parties through primaries that took place earlier this year.

Also to be chosen are candidates for United States Congress and Senate, and statewide offices. In many of these contests, there is no contest, with only one, or in some cases no, names listed.

Statewide

DEMOCRAT BALLOT

President of the United States-1

Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Dean Phillips

US Senate-1

Robert P. Casey Jr.

Attorney General-1

Jack Stollsteimer, Delaware Co.

Eugene DePasquale, Allegheny Co.

Joe Khan, Bucks Co.

Keir Bradford-Grey, Philadelphia Co.

Jared Solomon, Philadelphia Co.

Auditor General-1

Malcolm Kenyatta, Philadelphia Co.

Mark Pinsley, Lehigh Co.

State Treasurer-1

Ryan Bizzarro, Erie Co.

Erin McClelland, Allegheny Co.

REPUBLICAN BALLOT

President of the United States-1

Nikki R. Haley

Donald J. Trump

See ELECTION, page 10

editoriAl Squeaky wheels

by Ruth Isenberg

Cudos to the East Side Borough Council. For the past three or four years, council has been complaining to anyone who would listen that PennDOT was refusing to correct storm drainage issues in the tiny borough just because they are a borough, and not a township. Finally, someone has listened, and not just listened, responded.

This week, PennDOT has been working in East Side, and other areas nearby, correcting long-standing issues. Some of this work may be happening because of expected heavy usage once the Interstate 80 bridge project gets underway. But give credit where it’s due. It’s unlikely anything would have happened if councils past and present had not kept up reaching out and asking for help.

From The Journal-Herald Issue of April 14, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder

Reid Rahn, the much-loved retired Weatherly Area High School teacher and principal, will be honored with a dinner this Saturday night that celebrates Rahn and his 38 years in Weatherly public schools. The dinner, in the Middle School cafeteria, is sponsored by the WAHS Alumni Association. A program will follow presided over by Tim Frable, WAHSAA president. 210 guests have reservations for the event.

The front-page photo is Weatherly Girl Scouts who were visited by Woodsy Owl during a slumber party at Eurana Park. Woodsy Owl talked to them about conservation.

Friday night’s talk by Dr. James Broussard of Citizens Against Higher Taxes turned out 40 area residents.

East Side Borough council member Stan Kalinowski looked into the Carbon County COMM Center dispatching Lake Harmony Ambulance instead of White Haven. He was able to work out an agreement where White Haven Ambulance gets called first, and if no response after three calls, then Lake Harmony.

5th and 6th grade Tournament, beating host Schuylkill Haven by one point for second. The squad, coached by John Barna and Art Michael, featured Megan Mrozinski, Kayla Romig, Erin Lesko, Jolene Miller, Julienne Moleski, Brynn Miscavage, Adrianne Barnard, Diana Barna, Susan Provizzi and Cassie Skinner.

Phil Jeffries celebrated a top finish by Scott Coll at Larry’s Run 5K in Nesquehoning this past Sunday. Jeffries himself was 3rd overall in the 50-54 age group. Tom Keener was third overall in the 45-49 age group.

Next weekend, the Northeastern PA Philharmonic brings back an old-fashioned celebration of John Philip Sousa.

The weekend of May 12-15, the 1994 Northeast PA Flower Show will feature a Rhapsody in Bloom theme at the show in Avoca.

From The Journal Issue of April 13, 1944

Editor W.C. Taylor

The Junior Red Cross recent made some 250 favors, which they presented to patients at the White Haven Sanitorium.

There’s a lesson here. Government often moves slowly. But with continued polite pressure, it’s possible to get what you need, if not always what you want. Editor’s Note: This photo has been digitally manipulated to remove

reflection of items on our dashboard when the photo was taken.

A photo shows 1994-95 State Future Homemakers of America vice-president Emily Searfoss of White Haven, and the Crestwood High School Chapter advisor Helen O’Brien who was recognized for her service to the 1993-94 state officers.

The Rev. Glen Hueholt wrote this week’s Pastor’s Corner about seeds, planting, and cultivating plants and people.

Steve Stallone wrote about an exciting come-from-behind 9-8 win on a rally by the Lady Wreckers over Marian.

The Weatherly Youth Basketball League entry took second in the Schuylkill Haven

Now that Victory Gardeners are getting their grounds ready for early planting, it is best that dog owners confine their dogs at all times. “If you value your dog, keep him confined; otherwise Officer Specht will get him and his ears will be turned in to secure the State bounty. You can have the pelt and carcass; all Speckle wants is its ears.”

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on March 25, 2024, in the Estate of Theresa E. Engman, a/k/a Theresa Engman, late of White Haven, who died February 19, 2024, to Philip Engman, Esq., Executor.

All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to: Philip Engman, Esq. 9134 Dupont Place Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 346-5598

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING last week in White Haven helped borough residents get rid of old computer equipment and other devices in an environmentally-friendly way, just in time for Earth Day.

John Zugarek is candidate for PA Senate District 29

John Zugarek, a dedicated resident of White Haven and a valued member of the White Haven Borough Council, has officially announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania Senate District 29, with a mission to represent the concerns and aspirations of the people in this district.

Zugarek has been an active and committed member of White Haven Borough Council since 2018. In this role, he co-chaired the successful Anti-Tolling Committee, which played a pivotal role in preventing the tolling of the I-80 bridge within the borough. Currently, he serves on the police committee, contributing to the expan-

sion of the local police force to 24/7 coverage and an increased service area to neighboring communities. He is actively involved in the bicentennial committee, working to organize memorable events to celebrate the town’s 200th birthday.

Zugarek is the president of the White Haven Lions Club. Under his leadership, the Lions Club has organized the annual Halloween parade, provided scholarships to local students, and supported numerous local events and causes.

Professionally, Zugarek brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as an instructor of history and geography at four regional colleges As a first-generation college graduate, Zugarek knows firsthand the challenges students face in continuing their education, and his work with students continually informs his insight into the needs of local communities.

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JOYCE L. WINHELD

Joyce L. Winheld, 89 years of age, of Sixth Street, Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly.

Born Monday, October 1, 1934 in the Bridgeport Section of White Haven, she was the daughter of the late Harry P. and Mary (Sterner) Haas. Joyce was also predeceased by her first husband, Elijah Moyer, and her second husband of 17 years, Armand Winheld; daughter, Dr. Rebecca Johnson; sisters, Harriet Berish and Irene Vollrath.

Surviving are son, E. Jeffrey Winheld and his wife Lisa of Johns Island, SC; granddaughter, Olivia (Winheld) Sema and her husband, Carter; and grandson, Matthew Johnson.

A graduate of the former White Haven High School, Joyce retired from Southern Ocean

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A woman of great faith, Joyce was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Joyce enjoyed singing and fostered her talents as a member of the choir at her former church St. Paul’s Lutheran of White Haven.

A proud mother, and doting grandmother, Joyce enjoyed doing word search puzzles.

Pending arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of Weatherly.

A celebration of Joyce’s life is being planned for early Fall. Interment will be in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven.

Memorials in Joyce’s name may be made to:

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 335 Third Street Weatherly, PA 18255

or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 414 Berwick Street White Haven PA 18661

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joyce may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

JOHN J. SHIELDS JR.

John J. “Jack” Shields, Jr., father, grandfather, proud Marine, 75 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital

Hazleton Campus.

Born Tuesday, May 11, 1948, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina the son of the late John J. Shields Sr., and Mary Adele (Shearon) Shields. Jack was also predeceased by his son, Shawn M. Shields in 2007.

Surviving are daughter, Jacqueline M. Van Gieson and her husband David of Sheppton; brother, Daniel P. Shields and wife Donna of Weatherly: niece Danielle Shields and nephew Patrick Shields, niece Robin Walton and her husband John, nephew Joe Sherman; grandchildren, Phillip J. Veet, and Christopher A. Shields; fiancée, Karen (Aggie) Siegfried and daughter Sara; extended family Ray and Amy Kochin and family.

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A 1967 Weatherly High School graduate, Jack was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly. Jack retired from Amcor, formerly Bemis of Hazleton after 31 years, having worked as a press operator.

Jack was a “Proud Marine,” serving honorably in the United State Marine Corps. A longtime member of the Weatherly American Legion Post # 360, Jack was active in the Legion’s honor guard honoring fallen veterans. Jack was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.

An avid outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, tying his own flies, gardening, hunting for mushrooms, arrowheads and reloading ammunition.

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

A Funeral service with Military Honors bestowed will be held on Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5:30 p.m. until the time of services.

Private interment will be in St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in Jack’s name may be made to: Carbon County Animal Shelter 63 Broad Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240 or Wounded Warrior Project 1120 G. St. Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005

Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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GILBERT ANTONIO GARCIA JR.

Gilbert Antonio Garcia Jr., 49 years of age, of First Street, Weatherly, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his place of employment.

Born Friday, November 8, 1974, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Gilbert Antonio Garcia Sr., and Carmen (Martinez) Garcia.

Surviving are the love of his life for 14 years, Dina Tudisco; sons, Nicholas English, Fabian Garcia, Antonio Garcia, and Jarrod Palazollo; sisters, Lisa Garcia, Carmen Garcia, Julie Garcia, and Judy Garcia; Dina’s children, Brittany, Nalani, Trevor, and Gianna Lowman; and four grandchildren.

Wine on the River is sure sign of spring

The Lehighton Downtown Initiative will be hosting the fifth annual Wine on the River at Baer Memorial Park in Lehighton on Saturday, May 4. Fourteen wineries from eastern Pennsylvania will be there, as well as food trucks, crafters and vendors, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, drink, eat and listen to the music.

All tickets come with a complimentary wine glass for taste testing. Two stages will host live music all day long by Autumn Falls Entertainment, The Left Edge, Eric Stimmler and Lehighton’s own Damian Walck.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale now. All advance ticket sales will be entered to win a basket of wine, one bottle from each of the 14 wineries. Get tickets at Lehighton Downtown Initiative on Facebook.

Gilbert worked at Bellemarque Corporation in the Valmont Plaza. He was a Christian by faith, and a devoted companion, and father. A huge heart, and big smile, Gilbert was a friend to many.

Gilbert’s compassion to man was extended to his dogs Blue, and the late Zeus. Gilbert liked collecting Jordan sneakers and barbering was his passion. He also worshiped his soulmate. He enjoyed fishing and watching birds. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services,Inc. of Weatherly.

A celebration of Gilbert’s Life will be held on Saturday April 20, at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

RICHARD L. KRZYWICKI

Richard L. Krzywicki, of Mountain Top, passed away suddenly on Saturday April 6, 2024 at home. Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Leon and Genevieve Novrotski Krzywicki.

He was a graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and attended LCCC. Richard was employed by Bemis Manufacturing prior to retirement. He enjoyed bird watching, hiking, reading, and antiquing. He was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt and Jimmy Spencer.

He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Krzywicki.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Baron Krzywicki; sons Paul (Amy) Krzywicki, and Jeffrey (Michelle) Krzywicki; grandchildren Jessica, Nicole, Heather, Eric, Abbey, and Emily; great-grandchildren Rory, Finn, Kora, Stella, and Genevieve; sister, Janice Shiffka of Nanticoke; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were conducted on April 13, from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top, with Reverend Michelle Kaufman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 316 South Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top, PA 18707.

For additional information visit the funeral home website at www.MountainTopFH.com

Cranberry Quilt Guild slates Accuquilt presentation

The April meeting of Cranberry Quilt Guild will be held April 22 at Faith United Church of Christ, off Airport Beltway, Hazle Township, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Deb Hoerst, chairperson of the programs committee, will exhibit an Accuquilt demonstration. There will also be an introduction to the Block of the Month project for members.

During the business meeting plans will be advanced for the upcoming quilt show to be held September 14 and 15 at the Weatherly Area Middle School Complex. This year’s show will feature a few new categories as well as the traditional favorites. Members are reminded that there will be sign up sheets for volunteer hours in the many areas that need to be staffed for the show. Items are needed for

the Boutique corner, as well as mini quilts for the raffle. Raffle ickets for the beautiful queen size quilt constructed by Cheryl Shank will be available soon.

Upcoming events include an exhibit hosted by the Hazleton Art League, the display of a local AIDS Memorial Quilt on the weekend of June 1 and 2. The Cranberry Quilt Guild members have been asked to display their quilts in conjunction with the event. Eileen Blazic will coordinate it. Members can bring their quilted items for display or sale to the May guild meeting. Eileen can be reached for additional information at eileenblazic282@gmail.com.

Cindy Hilfiger advised the group that the Mountain Top Historical Society has plans to exhibit quilts on local church pews on June 8. This type of event is a perfect way to see the quilted items in a different and peaceful setting. Contact Cindy at cindy@longarmquilter.net for more information.

Now & Then is next Legion Theatre Group production

The Legion Theatre Group is rehearsing its next production, Now & Then. The White Havenbased group is taking its show on the road, performing Now & Than at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre on May 18 and 19. Director for the performance is Linda Sensenbach Miller. The play by Sean Grennan features two of the performers in last year’s Sylvia, Rick Markham and Nina Kemp, and another pair of actors in a bittersweet story about love, dreams and regrets. Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. One night in 1981, as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate lastminute customer offers him and

his girlfriend Abby $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him. What could go wrong?

Proceeds from this cautionary tale about choices and consequences will benefit the United Way of Wyoming Valley.

The Saturday, May 18 performance is at 8 p.m. with a Sunday, May 19, matinee at 2 p.m. The Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre is located at 537 North Main Street.

General admission seating is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Purchase advance tickets at www.LegionTheatreGroup. org by clicking the “get tickets” tab at the top of the page.

Lehigh Gorge Notary

Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in the White Haven area for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer.

Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at lehighgorgecampground.com

President Debbie Kessell has issued a challenge to the group to construct red and white, or blue and white quilted pieces for this year’s unique quilted special feature. Two-color quilts were very popular in historical times, as well as the modern era. Fabrics were scarce and

few colors were available. This promises to be a very special part of the 2024 September quilt show where the challenges will be revealed. Members can do bed size quilts, table toppers, runners, wall hangings or whatever hits their fancy. Green is the fat quarter raffle color for April and ‘show and tell’ will be held. New members are always welcome.

Earthquakes, an eclipse, hailstorms, wow what a week.

I missed the earthquake due to my disease having me resting at the time. The eclipse was a shadow due to clouds at the peak time, but photos from elsewhere were wonderful. As for the hailstorm, I witnessed the first from the house at midday, and the second set while driving home from Tamaqua

and driving through the driving rain and soggy ice balls just after sunset on Sunday.

Small wildflowers are up and blooming in our yard. The magnolia at the office is also in full bloom risky at this time of year.

Happy Passover to all who celebrate and good health to all.

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Cindy Hilfiger exhibits one of her antique quilt tops

librAry corNer WHACL adds to board at annual meeting

The White Haven Area Community Library held its Annual Meeting on April 9, during which the election of three new board members took place. Stan Spolowich, Becky Maranuk and Alicia Hamilton were all unanimously voted in and will join the existing board members at the May meeting.

Also during the annual meeting, Charlotte Carter acknowledged the contributions of outgoing two-term board member Kathy Nuss, and thanked her for all she has done for the library.

This month, the library has two new, fun events planned for children. On April 20 at noon, kids aged 7 through 15 are invited to participate in Taylor Swift Day. It will be an opportunity to make friendship

bracelets, enjoy some Taylorthemed snacks and games, all while listening to Taylor’s music.

On April 25 from 4 until 5 p.m., the library has scheduled its first Little Lego Club. Kids 0 through 5 are welcome to come play with the tot blocks in a group setting.

Please remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the White Haven Trout Festival, hosted by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited. This great rain-orshine event will include plenty of family friendly activities, as well as activities for the experienced fisherman. A 5K Family Fun Run is planned along the D&L River Trail. The library will again be sponsoring a Fish Fry to benefit children’s programs. Admission to the Trout Festival is free.

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Be sure to check out the library Facebook page for more information on events.

with displays and vendors will be outside in the Rail Yard Park with more activities inside.

The three new board members are Stan Spolowich, Alicia Hamilton, and Becky Maranuk.

Outgoing board member Kathy Nuss (center) is shown with board president Lois Hammer (left), and board member Charlotte Carter.

GHCS’ next show combines all arts in one

Artrageous—The Interactive Art & Music Experience will headline the seventh concert of the Greater Hazleton Concert Series’ 2023-24 Season on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Hazleton Area High School Auditorium, 1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton.

Artrageous is a troupe of multi-talented live performance artists, world-class singer, talented artists, highly

trained dancers and audience motivators along with veteran musicians. Their high energy performance is a combination of all arts on one stage, combined with humor and interaction in a frenzy of movement and color.

Critics rave about Artrageous, drawing comparisons to the innovation of the Blue Man Group. Imagine being transported to a realm where every stroke of the brush is a

heartbeat, every note is a pulse, and every move is a masterpiece. Prepare to be swept away on a tide of artistic immersion like never before with the Artrageous Show. This isn’t just a performance; it’s a journey into a world where the boundaries between the audience and the stage blur into a tapestry of vibrant creativity. As you take your seat, you’re not just a spectator; you become an integral part of the spectacle unfolding before your eyes. Feel the pulse of the music resonating through your being, witness live paintings materializing right before your eyes and become engulfed in a symphony of colors and sounds. The Artrageous experience transcends the traditional confines of a show – it’s the ultimate immersive family experience that invites you to step into the canvas of imagination.

It’s unlike anything you’ve witnessed, a kaleidoscopic adventure that will redefine your expectations of live entertainment. Get ready to be immersed in the extraordinary –Artrageous awaits..

Underwriters for this concert are Ronald & Phyllis Drum, Laurie & Bob Klemow, and Penn State University.

The 2023-24 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers entertaining, professional performances to subscribers. Individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. For concert information or tickets call Cynthia at 570-436-6615, or Shirley at 570-384-1226. For more information on all GHCS concerts, visit www. hazletonconcertseries.org or visit the Facebook page.

Election

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(Statewide

REPUBLICAN BALLOT)

US Senate-1

Dave McCormick, Allegheny Co. Attorney General-1

Dave Sunday, York Co.

Craig Williams, Delaware Co. Auditor General-1

Tim DeFoor, Dauphin Co. State Treasurer-1

Stacy Garrity, Bradford Co.

Carbon County

DEMOCRAT BALLOT

Representative in Congress, 7th District-1

Susan Wild, Lehigh Co.

Senator in the General Assembly, 29th District-1

John Zugarek, Luzerne Co.

Representative in the General Assembly, 122nd District-1 No candidate

Delegate to the Democratic National Convention, 8th District-5

(All committed to Joseph R. Biden)

Aidan Levinson

Anne Wakabayashi

Lori McFarland

Leslie M. Altieri

Carmen A. Bell

Baron Vanderburg

Julian Guridy

REPUBLICAN BALLOT

Representative in Congress, 7th District-1

Ryan E. Mackenzie, Lehigh Co.

Kevin Dellicker, Lehigh Co.

Maria Montero, Northampton Co.

Senator in the General Assembly, 29th District-1

Dave Argall, Schuylkill Co.

Representative in the General Assembly, 122nd District-1

Doyle Heffley, Carbon Co.

Delegate to the Republican National Convention, 7th District-3

Patrick Cubbage

Tom Carroll

Rochelle Pasquariello

Jacqueline Rivera

Luzerne County

DEMOCRAT BALLOT

Representative in Congress, 8th District-1

Matt Cartwright, Lackawanna Co.

Senator in the General Assembly, 29th District-1

John Zugarek, Luzerne Co.

Representative in the General Assembly, 117th District-1

No candidate

Delegate to the Democratic National Convention, 7th District-7

(All committed to Joseph R. Biden)

John Hellman

Margaux O’Neill Bonin

Grace McGregor Kramer

Matt McGloin

Andrew Cutillo

REPUBLICAN BALLOT

Representative in Congress, 8th District-1

Rob Bresnahan Jr., Luzerne Co.

Senator in the General Assembly, 29th District-1

Dave Argall, Schuylkill Co.

Representative in the General Assembly, 117th District-1

Jamie Walsh, Ross Twp.

Mike Cabell, Butler Twp.

Delegate to the Republican National Convention, 8th District-3

Angelo LaRocca

James Paul Hutchison

T. Lynette Villano

Michael A. Giannetta

Matthew Contreras

Peter V. Quaglia

Dolores Strish

Thomas Whitehead

Robin L. Meeiros

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Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

East Side Borough-Golden Oaks Village

Kidder Township-North-Golden Oaks Village

Kidder Township-South, Kidder Township Building, Lake Harmony

Lausanne Township-Lehigh Township Municipal Building

Lehigh Township-Lehigh

Township Municipal Building

Packer Township-Packer

Township Municipal Building

Weatherly Borough-East-Eurana Park

Weatherly Borough-WestAmerican Legion Post 360

POLLING PLACES

LUZERNE COUNTY

Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dennison Township-Dennison Township Municipal Building

Foster Township District

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Foster Township District

2-Foster Township Municipal Building

Freeland Borough-Freeland Municipal Building

Penn Lake Park Borough-Penn Lake Community Building

White Haven-White Haven Area Community Building

letter to the editor

To the Editor:

Kidder Township Truck Terminal Updates:

1. The Kidder Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at their March 26th BOS meeting to enact a “Curative Amendment”, declaring sections of the KT Zoning Ordinances defective with respect to warehouses. A Declaration needs to be written and voted on it at their April 23rd BOS Meeting. Following that, all warehouse applications will be paused for six months while the revisions to the Zoning Ordinances are prepared, voted on and enacted.

2. Around April 27th, PADEP will be publishing a draft Permit in the PA Bulletin for the third Kidder Township truck terminal to be built on Rte.940/Walter Francis Walter Dam Road, along with a long list of technical deficiencies. The Developer will need to submit a written response fully addressing each of the technical deficiencies on or before May 11 or PADEP will consider the application to be withdrawn.

With the engineer and attorney working with LOVE

Kidder Township, our plan is to challenge the Project Design, including the detention pond calculations, at a State DEP Environmental Hearing Board hearing.

We will also have an opportunity to provide written comments on the draft Permit and will request a public meeting for us to voice our concerns in person. Everyone opposed to this project should begin preparing their written statements now. Also, please watch for more information in fb.lovekiddertownship.

3. The second Kidder Township truck terminal at the Robert Henry/PNK property located 0.4 miles NE of the 940/Moseywood intersection has begun construction. It will be a 739,050 sq.ft., 4-story “cube” facility, and is slated for 1,035 truck/car average daily trips, half coming/going west and half coming/going east from the terminal. The facility is also up for sale and is being built on-spec, i.e., speculative, without an operator or commercial customers. The Permits for this Project were effective in May 2022.

Beth Hurley

Township

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if there has been no permit application received from Penn Lake Homes by next council meeting she will file a complaint for operating without a permit.

The secretary also noted receipt of a letter from Luzerne County Council concerning approval of expansion of income eligibility requirements for the ARPA Heating and Utilities Assistance Program. Qualified applicants will receive a onetime $290 direct disbursement to their heating related utility provider. Guidelines and application for this program can be found at www. ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org.

Mayor’s Report

Rogan gave the Mayor’s report in the absence of Mayor Tom Carter. The beaver traps are empty, and it is possible the beaver have moved on. The mayor provided by email a draft agreement for potential White Haven Police Department (WHPD) coverage at Penn Lake. Comments regarding the proposed agreement can be made to the mayor regarding the proposal, and he will relay them to WHPD representative Linda Szoke.

On March 29 the mayor had

received several complaints regarding renters at 1167 Lakeview Drive using boats with motors on the lake.

When confronted by residents regarding the prohibited use of motors, the renters were rude and uncooperative. The mayor contacted the property owner, who contacted the renters, and the renters did not use the motors again. The property owner said there are rules for renters posted at the property, and they are advised of the rules upon receipt of their final payment. The property owner appreciated the call. Residents were advised not to hesitate to call the police when necessary, although police will not enforce ordinances unless they are criminal. The solicitor advised that the specific ordinances would need to be modified to reflect that violation of the ordinance would be a summary offense. She said she would look into this matter.

Liens & Easements

The solicitor also reported she had been working on property liens regarding late sewer fees. She said there are eight or nine properties with overdue fees in excess of $2,000 with liens already on the properties. She updated these liens. There were another seven with fees over $2,000 without property liens. Two

of these property owners paid the fees, another was trying to pay the fees, and the remainder were required to be given 30 days notification that liens would be placed on their properties for non-payment of sewer fees. The 30 days have expired and liens will also be placed on these properties.

Regarding dam easements, the solicitor advised council that the attorney for the Basler property withdrew their preliminary objection to the borough’s eminent domain taking. Now Basler will be getting another appraisal because he does not believe the borough is offering them fair market value as compensation for an easement onto his property.

There were no zoning permits issued last month.

A porta-potty has been placed at the ballpark per Councilwoman Sue George. This will stay in place until October 1. She said she had them deliver the handicapped version, and said they have already been out for cleaning and servicing it and will do so every week.

Councilman Dan Eustice reported on Lake Management, Geese and Roads. He said lake water testing will be starting again the week before Memorial Day. The lake will be tested weekly. He will post the results on the borough website, and if the beach needs to be closed, he will post a sign on the beach. After any retesting, he will remove the sign when the water is safe for swimming.

Eustice reported there are not many geese at the lake, and he recommended the continued use of pyrotechnics to discourage the geese from staying.

Concerning roads, Eustice said Aqua is doing some work on a water main. There was some damage to a stop sign on Hollenback Road, which he was able to put back up. Bids for pothole patching and paving are due May 7.

There was one Right to Know request asking for the number of active solar permits in the borough. There are none.

There was one call for a grinder pump issue at a vacant property per Councilman Corey Beltz. The property owner owes quite a bit in back sewer fees and needs to pay these before a

new grinder pump is installed. George asked how this affects the sewer system. Beltz reported it will not affect it. There should be no sewage issues since the property is vacant and the system is not being used.

Rogan asked that residents continue to send letters to their representatives inquiring about the DEP dam application approval process. He said Senator Argall’s office has been advising residents to attend council meetings for updates.

Rogan said there are sample letters on the borough website, wwwpennlakeborough.com under Dam Information.

DAG Report

Rogan then gave the floor to Dam Advisory Group (DAG) member Lisa Stuart for an update. She also asked residents to continue to send letters regarding the approval of the dam application. She reported on her efforts to get the document review process by DEP moving faster. She was advised by a DEP representative the documents are currently with some of their lawyers for review of the easements. The documents were submitted to DEP in November. The DAG requested a meeting with DEP to make sure all documents are understood.

She and Rogan gave a shout out to the DAG, as well as Streamline and anyone else working on this, for all of their hard work and dedication to the project.

Rogan reported that Kislan cannot proceed with the proposed ARPA drainage project on Hollenback Road and Horseshoe Drive. There is a water line 4’ underground, and if they put a drainpipe over it, the line will freeze in the winter. Next year Aqua will be replacing the water line. Rogan asked council to look for another drainage project to use up the ARPA money, $13,465, before the deadline for using it expires.

There were no public comments before the meeting, and only one at the end of the meeting expressing thanks for the handicapped porta-potty for ease of use for those with physical limitations.

All members were present for the work session and meeting.

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Weatherly Area Sports Roundup

Hurricanes pull away from Lady Wreckers for win

Schuylkill Haven broke open a close game with a five-run fourth inning last week, and went on to an 11-0, five-inning victory over Weatherly Area in Schuylkill League Division II-III softball action in Weatherly.

Teagan Wehr led the Hurricanes’ offense with four RBI, smacking a double and triple as part of the five-hit attack. Emma Scherer, Kate Russo and Wehr all scored twice. Alli Scherer dominated in the circle for Haven (6-2 overall, 3-2 league), pitching a one-hit shutout and striking out 12 Weatherly Area batters.

Abby Weston had the lone hit for the Lady Wreckers (1-5, 0-3), a single.

Schuylkill Haven.....300 53 — 11 5 0

Weatherly Area.......000 00 — 0 1 2

WP — A. Scherer. LP — Binder.

Baseball

Schuylkill Haven 26, Weatherly Area 0 - Visiting Schuylkill Haven (8-1, 4-1 league) dominated its Schuylkill League Division II-III matchup with the Wreckers, plating 22 runs in the third to put an end to the game via the 15-run rule.

Alan Evans drove in five runs while Hunter Correll knocked home four for the Hurricanes. Conlan Buletza, Mike Terefencko and Evans each scored three runs.

Sean Seven earned the mound win, limiting the Wreckers (0-5, 0-4) to a Jack James double through three innings.

Schuylkill Haven.....13(22) — 26 13 0

Weatherly Area....... 000 — 0 1 7

WP — Seven. LP — Eroh.

Shenandoah Valley 15, Weatherly Area 0Brayden Maksimik struck out nine of the 12 batters he faced and finished with a four-inning no-hitter, leading Shenandoah Valley to the Schuylkill League Division III win in Shenandoah.

The Blue Devils (1-5, 1-2) took control with a nine-run first inning, and got two RBI each from Maksimik, Chase McCole, Landon Monaghan and Gabriel Saba. John Burke scored three times.

Weatherly Area.......000 0 — 0 0 1

Shenandoah Vy...... 904 2 — 15 17 1

WP — Maksimik. LP — James.

Track and Field Boys

Mahanoy Area 106, Weatherly Area 33 - Colm McGroarty notched firsts in the 200-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles to power Mahanoy Area to the Schuylkill League Division II win.

The Wreckers got a strong performance from Vincent Paisley, who won the 100-meter dash in 12.1 seconds and took second in the long jump.

Weatherly Area teammate Carlos Otero won the 3200meter run (11:14.30) and was second in the 1600-meter run. Meanwhile, the 400-meter relay team of Matt Adler, Brandon Davis, Corbin Wagner and

Dominic Kokinda also placed first in a time of 53.40 seconds. Wagner finished third in both the high jump and triple jump, and Niko Saldukas was third in the 800-meter run.

100 — 1. Paisley (WA) 12.10, 2. Oblas (MA), 3. Perez Figuereo (MA); 200 — 1. McGroarty (MA) 23.20, 2. Oblas (MA), 3. Quick (MA); 400 — 1. Zawada (MA) 55.40, 2. Sendatch (MA), 3. Quick (MA); 800 — 1. Williams (WA) 2:15.70, 2. Sendatch (MA), 3. Saldukas (WA); 1,600 — 1. Mayberry (MA) 5:00.00, 2. Otero (WA), 3. Hanley (MA); 3,200 — 1. Otero (WA) 11:!4.30, 2. Mayberry (MA), 3. Hanley (MA); 100 hurdles — 1. McGroarty (MA) 16.10, 2. Seritti (MA); 300 hurdles — 1. McGroarty (MA) 40.40, 2. Seritti (MA); 400 relay — 1. Weatherly Area (Adler, Davis, Wagner, Kokinda) 53.40; 1,600 relay — 1. Mahanoy Area (Quick, Green, Oblas, Rhoades) 3:51.90; 3,200 relay — 1. Mahanoy Area (C. Quick, K. Quick, Mayberry, Zawada) 9:26.30; Shot put — 1. Pollack (MA) 37-07.00, 2. Gunoskey (MA), 3. Van Horn (MA); Discus — 1. Gunoskey (MA) 100-04.50, 2. Stauffer (WA), 3. Pollack (MA); Javelin — 1. Manley (MA) 125-09, 2. Van Horn (MA), 3. Pollack (MA); Long jump — 1. Alansky (MA) 18-01.50, 2. Paisley (WA), 3. Seritti (MA); Triple jump — 1. Alansky (MA) 38-01.00, 2. Green (MA), 3. Wagner (WA); High jump — 1. Seritti (MA) 5-06.00, 2. Sendatch (MA), 3. Wagner (WA); Pole vault — No event. Girls

Mahanoy Area 116, Weatherly Area 9 - Host Mahanoy Area rolled past the undermanned Lady Wreckers for the Division II win. Kendall Gerhart was Weatherly Area’s lone winner, taking the 200meter dash in 29.4 seconds. She also placed third in the 400meter dash. Teammate Reina Whalen was second in the shot put for the Lady Wreckers. 100 — 1. Fazio (MA) 13.90, 2. Bobby (MA), 3. Nieves (MA); 200 — 1. Gerhart (WA) 29.40, 2. Fazio (MA), 3. Price (MA); 400 — 1. Bro (MA) 1:08.00, 2. Fazio (MA), 3. Gerhart (WA); 800 — 1. Senglar (MA) 2:39.80, 2. Blashock (MA), 3.

Ritsko (MA); 1,600 — 1. Senglar (MA) 5:47.00, 2. Blashock (MA), 3. Ritsko (MA); 3,200 — 1. Bro (MA) 13:55.10, 2.Honus (MA). 3. O’Brien (MA); 100 hurdles — 1. Chilinskas (MA) 22.50; 300 hurdles — 1. Mroczka (MA) 53.80, 2. Chilinskas (MA); 400 relay — No event; 1,600 relay — 1. Mahanoy Area (Blashock, Bro, Senglar, Mroczka) 4:53.40; 3,200 relay — 1. Mahanoy Area (Blashock, Honus, Mroczka, Senglar) 11:12.30; Shot put — 1. Nieves (MA) 21-07.00, 2. Whalen (WA), 3. Dobeck (MA); Discus — 1. Denchy (MA) 57-09, 2. Hornung (MA), 3. Nieves (MA); Javelin — 1. Ritsko (MA) 82-04, 2. Hanrahan (MA), 3. Denchy (MA); Long jump — 1. Honus (MA) 14-00.50, 2. Chilinskas (MA), 3. Bro (MA); Triple jump — 1. Honus (MA) 29-03.00; High jump — 1. Chilinskas (MA) 4-08.00, 2. Mroczka (MA); Pole vault — No event.

Crestwood Sports Roundup

Lady Comets off to fast start to lacrosse season

The Crestwood girls’ lacrosse team reeled off four consecutive victories last week to keep a hold on first place in the Wyoming Valley Conference standings. Among them was a win over previously unbeaten Abington Heights.

A complete wrap of all the Crestwood High School sports action from last week follows:

Girls’ Lacrosse

Crestwood 9, Abington Heights 8 - These two WVC leaders needed two overtimes to decide their showdown on Saturday.

Gia Caporuscio scored the game-winner for Crestwood (5-1), one of her three goals on the day, as the locals handed Abington Heights its first loss of the season.

Hannah Ziegler also had three goals, and Jackie Gallagher added two. Morgan Koons made seven saves in goal for Crestwood.

Allison Rothenberger and Isabella DeRiggi tallied three goals each for Abington Heights.

Crestwood 9, Emmaus 6 - The Lady Comets held off District 11 power Emmaus to pick up the non-conference win.

Gia Caporuscio led Crestwood with five goals. Hannah Ziegler, Lucy Malia, Ella Novelli and Kate Gallagher each added a score.

Crestwood 17, Hazleton Area 2 - Gia Caporuscio poured in seven goals to lead Crestwood over Hazleton Area in WVC play.

Jordan Andrews and Jackie Gallagher each scored three times for the Lady Comets.

Izzy Podlesny and Julia Bobrowski both scored for Hazleton Area.

Crestwood 20, Pittston Area 0 - Four different Crestwood players scored at least three goals as the Lady Comets blanked Pittston Area.

Jackie Gallagher had five goals to lead the way, while Gia Caporuscio, Hannah Ziegler and Jordan Andrews had three goals apiece. Morgan Koons was part of the shutout in goal.

Boys’ Volleyball

Hazleton Area 3, Crestwood 2 - The Cougars rallied from two sets down to knock off Crestwood in WVC play. The Comets won the first two sets by identical 25-23 scores.

Hazleton Area responded to win the final three sets by scores of 25-22, 25-17 and 15-13.

Antonio Tavarez had 17 kills and Kendrick Ortiz had 11 kills for

Hazleton.

Track and Field Boys

Crestwood 81, Pittston Area 69 - The Comets used a late surge to edge Pittston Area for the WVC victory.

Crestwood’s Anson Jumper won three individual events, claiming the 110- and 300-meter hurdles along with the pole vault. George Jennings won the 200-meter dash and the high jump, while also running a leg on the Comets’ winning 400 relay team.

Lucas LoPresto won the long jump and the javelin for Pittston Area.

Girls

Crestwood 91.5, Pittston Area 58.5Eight different Lady Comets won individual events, and Crestwood won 10 events total to pull away against Pittston Area.

Aria Messner paced the Patriots, winning the 100-meter dash and long jump.

Boys’ Tennis

Crestwood 5, Hazleton Area 0 - The Comets improved to 3-0 this spring with a sweep of Hazleton Area.

Crestwood won all five matches in straight sets and didn’t drop a single game in four of those wins.

In singles play, Sean Rossi blanked Mateo Feola 6-0, 6-0; Tommy Biscotti shut out Markus Luna 6-0, 6-0; and Spencer Young took down Victor Collado 6-1, 6-0.

In doubles play, the first team of Kyle Orrson and Mike Modrovsky zipped Alex Hanas and Nate Hanas 6-0, 6-0.

Crestwood’s second doubles team of Aaron Kogoy and Will Savner shut out Jose Mumie and Xavier Torres 6-0, 6-0.

Sure thing? Caitlin Clark and the WNBA

by LaShaun Pryor

Tempering pro expectations by acknowledging the challenges ahead for college stars like Caitlin Clark is essential. But so, too, is embracing the positive impact she and others will have.

Clark lit up college basketball with her exceptional talent. Now, she is the subject of discussion among WNBA players and league enthusiasts. While many applaud her remarkable skills and potential to be a professional gamechanger, others, like Diana Taurasi, caution against

College Notebook

Hudock

presumptions that she will dominate the WNBA. “Reality is coming,” she said recently.

Other WNBA veterans share that sentiment, believing that transitioning from college basketball to pro ball is a significant challenge. This cautionary advice acknowledges that the WNBA is a different ball game from the college brand. That means young talents like Caitlin Clark will face a learning curve.

However, let’s also interpret cautionary comments as potentially self-serving. Veteran players don’t always welcome

becomes

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

White Haven’s Riley Hudock has become the all-time scoring leader in the history of Muskingum University women’s lacrosse.

On Saturday, the junior midfielder scored three goals and assisted on two others in a 22-6 setback to Baldwin Wallace. With the five points, Hudock’s career point total of 161 (144 goals, 17 assists) now stands first in program history.

In 13 games this season, the former Hazleton Area High School standout has scored 57 goals and assisted on eight others. She has an 82 percent shots-on-goal success rate.

The Muskies (7-7 overall) were to play their final home game of the season against Mount Union on Wednesday.

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Former Crestwood lacrosse player Trey Zabroski and the Grove City College men’s lacrosse team are on a roll this spring. The Eagles won their seventh straight game on Saturday, pulling away from a 6-6 tie to rout Chatham 21-7 in a contest played in Pittsburgh. With the win, Grove City improved to 10-4 overall and 5-0 in the Presidents Athletic Conference. Three of the Eagles’ four losses have come against top-5 teams in the national rankings.

new players, especially those who may steal the limelight. But for a pro league needing a boost, balancing realism and encouragement is essential, especially with the arrival of stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Their presence will likely bring new fans to the game, elevating the profile of pro women’s basketball.

Moreover, their impact extends beyond the court. Highprofile stars are role models for young female athletes, showing them that they can reach greatness in sports traditionally

dominated by men.

The convergence of seasoned veterans and rising stars like Caitlin Clark should pave the way for the WNBA’s exciting and vibrant future.

LaShaun Pryor, a former Arena Football player, Voice of the Oklahoma City Dodgers, and podcast host, “Pryor to the Snap,” wrote this piece for The Sports Column.

Muskingum’s all-time scoring leader in lacrosse

Zabroski, a junior midfielder, has played in all 14 games for the Eagles, scoring 10 goals and notching 10 assists.

The Eagles, who are 7-0 at Robert E. Thorn Field this season, will close out their home schedule Saturday against Allegheny. They also have PAC road games at Westminster and Washington & Jefferson next week before the postseason begins.

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Jacob Solonoski continues to impress with the Kutztown University men’s track and field team.

The Weatherly Area High School graduate competed

at the Bison Outdoor Classic at Bucknell University in Lewisburg on Saturday and came away with one of the top hammer throws in Kutztown program history. Solonoski’s throw of 51.5 meters (168 feet, 11 inches) was the eighth-best in school history, and good for 14th place in Saturday’s meet. It also eclipsed the PSAC qualifying standard.

Solonoski, a junior majoring in Criminal Justice, and the Kutztown track and field teams will compete at the Coach Pollard Invitational this Saturday at Moravian College in Bethlehem.

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Former Weatherly Area High School pitching standout Madisyn vonFrisch has seen action in 10 games for the King’s College women’s softball team this spring. The freshman relief pitcher has posted a 2-1 record to date, with a 3.75 ERA. In 28 innings pitched, vonFrisch has allowed 35 hits and 15 earned runs, with just six walks. She has struck out 10.

King’s (10-15 overall) had a busy schedule on tap this week with three doubleheaders, culminated by Saturday’s twinbill at Arcadia University.