The Journal-Herald, Thursday, April 27, 2023

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WH south access to Lehigh Gorge Park open again

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Fire crews were called to 408 Buffalo Street in White Haven around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Two people at home at the time got out safely.

The fire was just up the street and across from the White Haven Fire Volunteer Company station, who rolled out to begin the firefight. Freeland Fire Company

arrived with their ladder truck and a large crew. More mutual aid companies arrived. The response held the fire to the one structure, which was less than 20 feet from the next home over.

The home is a total loss. The family is safe with other local family members.

An electrical fire in the basement is believed to be the cause, as there was heavy fire in the basement.

See FIRE, page 3

Photos and story by Seth

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The extensive upgrade to the south access into the Lehigh Gorge State Park has finally opened. The fences came down on Friday, and people can now walk and bike the trail under the railroad overpass all the way to Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Allentown and beyond.

Tuesday, mid-day, when these photos were taken, there were walkers with dogs, people hiking, and fishermen at the river.

At left is the newly constructed bridge over Linesville Creek. This Sunday, White Haven will be the start point for a runners’ marathon to Jim Thorpe, where the competitors will arrive by train, then race back down the Lehigh Gorge Trail. The Journal-Herald will feature more photos in the coming weeks.

Photo & story by Seth

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Editorial

More than words

by Ruth Isenberg

Sometimes it’s tough to avoid being cynical. People are full of ideas—grand ideas that go nowhere. Even worse, individuals and agencies make promises; the eventual results turn out to be far less than anticipated.

That’s why it is so refreshing when words turn into a positive reality. And that is what we are seeing this week in three separate scenarios:

1) The White Haven Volunteer Fire Company saved a block. Their fast work, cooperation with the fire departments from surrounding areas, and wise equipment purchases (aided by the citizens and local government) confined a fire on Buffalo Street to a single structure.

2) Members of the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club worked together to clean up and beautify the downtown. Windows were washed. Streets were swept. New flower planters were placed by sponsoring businesses. It sparkles. It shines. It says welcome to our town.

3) The south end of the D&L Trail opened. After nearly two years of construction, the new parking lot, entrances, bathroom and boat launch are available for use. That use started almost immediately—and reviews are good. The best review, of course, is seeing people fishing, biking, hiking, walking dogs and enjoying. Thank you to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and contractor Rutledge for a beautiful job. White Haven will be buzzing with activity this spring and summer.

In all three scenarios, we see actions that are speaking louder than words, and the benefits of under-promising and over-delivering. Thank you to all concerned.

From The Journal-Herald Issue of April 22, 1993

Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

The front page photo this week shows Buttermilk Falls on Bear Creek Road.

Through coordination between State Representative George Hasay and Dennison Township supervisors, Tunnel Road will be resurfaced this summer.

All seven of Crestwood School District’s Junior Academy of Science team earned first place awards at last month’s meeting at the University of Scranton. They are: Angela Grossman, Jennifer Perch, Janene Broyan, Matthew Louvet, Ben Light, Robert Perino and Jennifer Stravetski.

The Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association is planning to order custom afghans to be sold as a fundraiser.

Heavy rains before Easter flooded basements in White Haven.

District justice Paul J. Hadzick was recertified after completing continuing education course work. “The

week-long instructional program is designed to ensure that district justices remain current in a variety of legal topics and management techniques required to fairly adjudicate cases and effectively run a district justice office…”

A dance for all ages, children to adults, will be held this Saturday evening at Eurana Park, with a DJ from Harry C Productions.

Steve Stallone penned a column about being a sports journalist “The Best Job You’ll Ever Love.”

The Rev. Robert and Karen vonFrisch were presented the Charles Murray Award for their support of Weatherly athletics over the past decade. This year’s sports banquet was held in the Middle School cafeteria.

Phil Engman’s Ramblin’

On column featured the NFL Draft, Detroit baseball, and Shaquille O’Neil. Himself he played some ‘decent’ golf for Wilkes U. during the MAC golf championships held here at the Mountain Laurel course.

Clara Holder wrote a review of eating at The Willow Tree in Stroudsburg

(at the start of trout season) which included a short history lesson.

The Lake Harmony Lodge Sports Bar-Café placed a full page ad for its Grand Reopening on May 1. Featured were musicians John Lukas and John Pachence, and a Kentucky Derby Party all afternoon

From The Journal Issue of April 29, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor War has increased the number of Pennsylvania families using party-line Bell telephone service by approximately 100,000 since Pearl Harbor.

Following the footsteps of his master, Major Horan, his Dalmatian dog has been enrolled for active service in the Marine Corps. Tally, a twoyear old pure bred, has been sent to the dog detachment at a southern camp of the Marines for training.

A low flying plane passed over here Tuesday afternoon, barely missing, it would seem, the housetops. We have no skyscrapers at that…

(and another obituary:)

Mrs. Caroline Meixell Mrs. Caroline Meixell, 56, a former Burgess of town, died Monday morning at her home (on) Lehigh Street after several weeks’ illness. (Editors Clara and Jay note that she was the only woman to serve as Burgess in White Haven. She was appointed to that position when her husband Arthur resigned from it to accept a job with the WPA… They add that in modern times (to 1993), the borough had (only) one woman, Electra O’Donnell, serve as Mayor.)

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on March 30, 2023, in the Estate of Lucille A. Gaffney, late of Freeland Borough, who died March 17, 2023, to Christian Jay Gaffney and John S. Gaffney, Jr., Administrators.

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

SENAPE

& ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire

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

Freeland, PA 18224-0179

570-636-3133

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 5:30pm to discuss and vote on 2 dam related spending items. First, discussion and possible vote on a proposal from Streamline Engineering Inc. for detail design, DEP permitting, preparation of construction bid documents, and assistance in bid review, vendor selection, and award. Second, discussion and possible vote on contracting with G. Kutz Appraisals for appraisal services for dam related easements. The meeting will be outside at the Penn Lake Community House, and virtual calling (312) 757-3117 and using Access Code: 384-401-149, or https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/384401149.

Penn Lake Borough Council

Garbage bill payment plan developed in PackerTownship

by James Hunter

One property owner asking for relief with a large overdue garbage bill led the Packer Township supervisors to develop a plan to get about ten such large overdue trash bills on the road to payment. Supervisors’ chairman Bob Selert said the delinquent garbage account owner asked if he paid the bill within 30 days, if the supervisors would reduce the tab by 10%.

“If we were going to do it for one, we were going to do it for all of them,” Selert said. On the recommendation of attorney Robert Yurchak,

the township solicitor, the supervisors offered the ten largest delinquent accounts a 5% reduction if they either paid the entire bill, or agreed to a payment plan within 30 days. If they agreed to the terms, but then reneged, the 5% would be added back on after the 30 days, and a lien would be placed on their property.

Supervisors are also working on a noise ordinance in response to the almost-project to build large windmills atop the Broad Mountain in the township in case the proposal is revived. “This is a free-standing noise ordinance,” Selert said. “We put in the latest and greatest language that is standing up in court. We sent it to the windmill opposition group, Save Our Allegheny Ridges (SOAR) for them to see.”

A couple of topics the supervisors are awaiting on action from other governmental agencies are abandoned buildings and taxing non-profit entities.

“The county commissioners have been discussing

establishing a fund to tear down abandoned buildings,’ Selert said. “The proposal is to assess each deed transfer $15 to create this fund.

“We are also waiting to see if the Weatherly Area School Board will join our legal action against the Hazleton City Authority to get some of the money they are making from logging on their property in our township.”

The supervisors also recognized the Lehighton Ambulance Association to serve as the official township ambulance. Lehighton Ambulance has a unit garaged in Nesquehoning, and others in Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, and Penn Forest Township.

Fire

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This Monday, about 11:30 p.m., there was a second fire at the property. The State Fire Marshall is investigating, as there was no electricity at the site.

Obituaries

DIANE LAVERNE FRITZ

Diane Laverne Fritz, of Andreas, died on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Andreas, she was the daughter of the late Robert and May Wetzel and worked as a receptionist and secretary in the real estate industry. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling and bowling.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her

Centenary to study Pilgrim’s Progress

husband, Norman Fritz and sister Karen Raudenbush.

She is survived by her daughter, Dianna Johnson; three grandchildren, Karen, Tyler and Timothy; sister, Roberta; nieces, nephews and stepchildren and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, April 27, at 5 p.m. from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven.

Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visit www.LehmanFuneralHome.com for additional information.

Meet UNICO in May

The UNICO Club of Hazleton is holding a meet and greet to the public on Sunday, May 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hazleton Elks Lodge, 635 East Broad Street in Hazleton.

Those who attend will get a chance to see what UNICO does for the community, and

will have the opportunity to join.

Refreshments will be served, and there will be an opportunity to win a $100 Visa gift card.

UNICO is a community service organization dedicated to preserving the Italian heritage.

Family Funeral Ser vice, Inc.

Centenary United Methodist Church, Carbon St. is beginning a new book study on May 10 at 10:30 a.m. We will be exploring and discussing together one of the most classic of all Christian works of literature,

John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. Written many years ago, it remains one of the widely read and relevant books of any Christian today and everyone can find themselves in the story itself.

Join us for this exciting

adventure every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. A Zoom option is also available and can be gained by sending a request to: weatherlycumc@gmail. com.

McLean announces he is candidate

for Carbon County Sheriff

helping to alleviate some of the caseloads the court system has, due to these issues. My intentions are to unify the residents of Carbon County so we can continue to grow and flourish.

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My name is Daniel J. McLean Jr., and I am announcing my candidacy for the Office of the Carbon County Sheriff. I will be seeking the Republican nomination in the May 2023 Primary Election. I am the only LIFELONG resident of Carbon County. I worked 10 years as a Deputy Sheriff in Carbon County and 3 years as a Summit Hill Police Officer. If I am elected Sheriff of Carbon County my goal will be to work hard and to bring more resources to our community. Specifically, I want to add more resources for mental health, drug and alcohol treatment and outreach programs for the children and adults of Carbon County. I believe that these resources will be a preventative step in

I am a 2002 graduate of Lehighton Area High School. I attended Allentown Business School for Criminal Justice in 2002 and Lackawanna College for the ACT 120 Municipal Police Officers Training in 2005. I later attended Penn State University for my ACT 2 from the Sheriff’s Academy in 2011. I received a letter of commendation for saving a life while on duty from the Nesquehoning Police Department.

I serve as a mentor to the CLIU 21 children at the Germantown Grove Club Annual Fishing Derby in Jim Thorpe. I am a member of the JT Sportsman’s Club, and Fairview Hose Co #1. I mentored and coached the St. Joe’s Basketball teams from 5-12 grade boy and girls’ teams for 14 years.

I am a member of the Immaculate Conception

Church on Broadway in Jim Thorpe, where I was an Alter Server and helped with many events for the church. I have been a member of the JTASD Chain Crew for 20 years. I was also a member of the Blue Mountain Umpires Association.

If elected I am looking forward to working hard each and every day for the residents of Carbon County.

Commissioner Ahner seeks re-election

Rocky Ahner is seeking his second term as Carbon County Commissioner.

Commissioner Ahner uses his commonsense decision making while keeping an eye on the budget with the future needs of the County in mind. As an example, Rocky cites his role in finding cost effective office space for the Children and Youth Department.

Rocky serves as ViceChair of the Carbon County Commissioners and Vice-Chair of the Carbon County Prison Board. He is the elected Chair of the Tri-County Jointer Board that oversees Carbon, Monroe and Pike Mental Health and Development Services. As a member of these boards, he advocates for drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs to help low impact offenders return to their families and a normal productive life.

“During my tenure I introduced informational sessions to help local municipalities update their zoning ordinances to combat the unknowns that are damaging to our communities. I will continue supporting technology upgrades with all county departments that will improve and streamline quality of services to the public that will save tax dollars. Being proactive in

updating job description is essential in getting our employees the wages they deserve.

“Working with the County Food Banks and assisting in starting the Veterans Food Distribution showed me the need of such services. Distributing fund for Fire Companies, Non-Profits and businesses through the American Rescue Plan and expanding transportation of out of County appointments was a great accomplishment.

“Prior to becoming a County Commissioner, I operated a successful local construction company for over 35 years. My wife Connie and I are lifelong residents of Carbon County and are active volunteers in numerous organizations.

“I would be honored to have your support to continue serving the citizens of Carbon County.”

Schnaiter a candidate for Carbon County Commissioner

Jeff Schnaiter of Towamensing has announced that he will be a candidate for County Commissioner in the upcoming primary and general election.

Jeff is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) where he worked as an inside wireman. As an active IBEW member, he served on the Executive Board and was Chairman of the Apprenticeship Committee.

Jeff says, “I will always watch out for working men and women and their families. Carbon County has a history built

by those who worked for the Railroad, for the Coal Companies, for Bethlehem Steel, for Palmerton Zinc and many women worked in the clothing mills until the 1960s. Those were all good paying union jobs and they brought prosperity to this county.”

Jeff now serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals for the County and because of his interest in local government, has attended many Commissioners’ meetings and Township meetings.

Jeff believes that being involved in the community is vital for the continued growth of Carbon County. He says, “While I think our current Commissioners are doing a good job, I think my leadership skills will add a fresh perspective to the Board.”

Jeff and his wife Carol

moved here in 2020 from a small town in Northern Illinois where they raised their family for 42 years. Jeff and Carol have two daughters, Amanda and her husband Jeremy and Jessica and her husband Austin.

Jeff says, “Carol and I fell in love with Carbon County. We love the beauty of the land and the many outdoor recreational opportunities. We both want to give back to the community and help preserve Carbon County as it is. At the same time, I believe we should look for smart economic growth opportunities that will bring good jobs to our county.”

Lukasevich running for Commissioner as Independent

“I am currently registered as an Independent.

“Perhaps it may come as a surprise, but I did not file nomination petitions for the May 2023 Municipal Primary as required for registered Democrats or Republicans seeking their respective party’s nomination for the office of County Commissioner.

“However, in concert with an unaltered and

overarching strategy decided on nearly three years ago, shortly after taking office on 6 January 2020. This past Tuesday 7 March, I carried out the necessary voter registration and party affiliation actions to retain maximum flexibility and independence of action to achieve any and all of my planned political aspirations and desires relevant to county level office in 2024.

“I anticipate the possibility of at least one additional notable action

in the near future related to this topic; However, it will not alter my strategy and plan related to any political ambitions I may or MAY NOT have, AT the county level. If not sooner, my intent will become clearly evident by 1 AUG 2023.

“Make no mistake, my conservative values and unequaled commitment to transparency in government, and doing what is in the very best interest of you, the county taxpayers, remains the cornerstone of my beliefs,

my values and MOST importantly, my actions!

“Regardless, if it is destined to be two hundred ninety-nine [299] days, or four (4) years and two hundred and ninety-nine [299] days more, sleep well knowing, I’ll be fighting for you and while ‘You may not like where I stand, you will always know where I stand’ and from my core I say, and from my actions I exemplify my mantra ‘If it matters to you, it matters to me!’”

Cranberry Quilt Guild hears about physical side

of quilting in April

What do quilting and back pain have in common? Any sewist knows that working with any size fabric can be a challenge depending on your environment. Whether you have a dedicated quilt studio or a small table top machine, many physical problems can arise from improperly positioning yourself or your quilting tools. Throwing a bed quilt of any size around a machine faces daunting challenges and skill is required to navigate these operations we do on sometimes a daily basis.

To meet that challenge, Cranberry Quilt Guild’s program committee arranged for Ting Oh, a physical therapist from FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center of Hazleton, to speak to the members at their April meeting regarding their many repetitive and often strenuous tasks.

March’s meeting was a welcome return for members, on hiatus since late November. The group now numbers 62, with new members joining almost monthly. Changing up the meeting a bit, the show and tell feature began the meeting. Patterns and techniques were shared, along with some good conversations on historical items presented.

The Tip of the Monthwas given by president Deb Kessell. She showed a ‘strip stick’ which opens seams helping to keep them flat to avoid bulk in the final quilting process. A premium quilting spray was also featured as a tool to make the process go smoothly.

Members may also present what didn’t work well as a future tip of the month. Feedback from a bad result can be as helpful as a good one.

Barn quilts are making a resurgence. A meeting with some information on this is being planned. With the return of nice weather, the guild is anxious to know more. Techniques and designs will be discussed as you don’t need a ‘barn’ to make and display one.

Dates for the annual NEPA Shop Hop were released. They are October 27 through November 11. Each year a shop hop is held for enthusiasts to travel throughout the region visiting quilt shops. Each shop has a designated block pattern to purchase and the fabric is attached. These all go together and produce a beautiful quilt or table runner. A list of participating shops will be published in a future article.

Marie Shulenski, Quilt of Valor chairperson, advised the guild that 47 quilts of valor have been presented so far by the Cranberry Quilt Guild and its members.

Forty more are ready to go and volunteers are needed from the membership

to help bind them. Kits to complete a quilt are available to any member by seeing Marie, or contacting her regarding a sponsorship. Six members of the guild will venture to Paducah, Kentucky for a five- day journey to American Quilt week, and various points of interest along the way. The group plans to share details and experiences with the guild at future meetings. Each meeting features a short refreshment period with members signing up to provide a few goodies. Cranberry Quilt Guild meets the fourth Monday of the month, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at Faith United Church of Christ off Airport beltway in Hazle Township.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly recently recognized the ALA poppy poster winners at their monthly meeting. The first-place posters will now go on to council to be judged. Shown from left are Lilah Gower, Skylah Dennis, Natalie Nelmes, and Lydia Zink. In the back row are Weatherly Area School District art teacher Maddie Zink , Maci Kane, Frederique Allen and Brandon Antolick. Missing from the photo are Rosaleigh Bates, Brianna Kiddish, Emma Heister, Trinity McCutcheon, Izabel Jones, and Taylor Jones.

Seth’s Sightings

April flowers. Our somewhat warm weather has encouraged lots of April flowers. In our yeard our pinks are blooming, our lilacs are about to start, and our flowering cherry trees are putting on a show just in time for the threat of frost. So these next few days will be a bit of hoping that our particular flowering plants are spared.

I was planning to do some lawn work but had a reaction to some combination of the pills I’m taking, and that work remains undone. My first major bit of trimming of some of the bushes is on hold pending the end of the forsythia bloom. One of our bigger forsythia bushes has grown out in the wrong direction and is getting a trim to get it back under control, but not until it’s done with its show.

Saturday night has been hockey night for us for these last few months. This past Saturday we attended the Weatherly Area Museum’s fundraiser. It

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was a dinner, basket raffle and silent auction. I won a silent auction item and Ruth won a basket, and we enjoyed a good meal and company.

In sports, I enjoyed the hole-in-one at the Australian stop of the LIV Tour excitement, cheers and beers…

Also this weekend was NASCAR’s spring stop at Talladega great racing and a memorable crash in the Xfinity race. As an afterthought, NBA and NHL and AHL playoffs are underway, which I follow with a brief internet look for scores and details.

About that internet look, I do use ESPN, which is coming up for a huge staff trimming. It has become too big, and too costly, but… I remember its beginnings as a little cable network broadcasting college sports, so it is amazing to see how big they have become. They’ll be fine after the cuts.

I think gas prices have stopped going up I hope

so. Ruth and I want to be out and about more. This week’s sightings only included a single wild turkey, rabbits invading our dogs’ yard, newborn lambs, and a woodchuck making a home under a neighbor’s porch which should be a surprise for all when they come home.

This week is Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week, and we are toying with a trip into the Lehigh Valley to take advantage of a special prix fixe meal, with

a stop at the Allentown Farmer’s Market as Ruth is feeling stronger on her crutches.

On the 29th is Carbon County Plantfest, at Kennedy Park in Lansford, late morning to midafternoon. It’s free, and sounds like fun.

Knoebels opens this weekend though I think we’ll hold off until the 7th when it is WVIA Day. Members get a hand stamp.

There’s a Wine Tasting fest in Lehighton on Saturday

the 6th in a shaded streamside grove in the park where their pool is also located. We will try to attend in the early afternoon.

The Pocono Air Show is to be held Memorial Day weekend Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Pocono Raceway. I have some Sunday tickets to give away xsend in a card or drop a note off at our office. Include your phone # and e-mail.

Best wishes for good health to you all.

Coming Events

SATURDAY, APRIL 29—College Planning 101, 10 a.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-427-5085

SATURDAY, APRIL 29—Dead Serious… About Life performance, 6 p.m., Weatherly Area Middle School, 513-459-7268

SUNDAY, APRIL 30—Dead Serious… About Life performance, 3 p.m., Weatherly Area Middle School, 513-459-7268

FRIDAY, MAY 5—Storytime, 4:30 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-427-5085

SATURDAY, MAY 13—Main Street Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 243 Main Street, White Haven

SATURDAY, MAY 13—Yoga with Amanda Neidlinger of River Run Healing Arts, 9 a.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-427-5085

TUESDAY, MAY 16—Metaphysical discussion, 6 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

FRIDAY, MAY 19—Lenape Indian presentation by Lynn & Robin Hoffman, 7 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-427-5085

SATURDAY, MAY 20—White Table Program by American Legion Auxiliary, 10 a.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-427-5085

SATURDAY, MAY 27—Semi-annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Gold Oaks Village clubhouse parking lot, Kidder Township

SUNDAY, MAY 28—Memorial Day Parade & Gathering in the Park, 1 p.m., White Haven

FRIDAY, JUNE 2—Graduation, 6 p.m., Weatherly Area High School

SATURDAY, JUNE 3—Trout Festival, 12-5 p.m., Railyard Park, White Haven Area Community Library

SATURDAY, JUNE 10—Main Street Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 243 Main Street, White Haven

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 10 & 11—Weatherly HillClimb

SATURDAY, JULY 8—Main Street Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 243 Main Street, White Haven

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 & 10—Weatherly HillClimb

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13—Weatherly Area Community Library Auction preview night, 6-8 p.m., Packer Township Building

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14—Weatherly Area Community Library Auction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Packer Township Building

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 President Georgia Farrow presents a “Thank You for Your Sacrifices” certificate to Maggie Snider at the post home in Weatherly. Maggie is the daughter of Barry and Holly Snider. The unit recently held a celebration with ice sundaes, cookies and purple balloons. April is the month of the military child, and we honor them for their sacrifices when parents are deployed or active duty. Approximately 50 people attended the event.

Smart Drive Initial Course at Heritage Hill

Thanks to Heritage Hill Senior Community and AARP, refresh your driving skills with a two-day safe driver initial course on Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4. Both class are held at 800 Sixth St., in Weatherly, and will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Successful completion can result in discounts on

car insurance (contact your insurance agent for details). The course is available to drivers aged 50 years and older who have yet to complete the initial course or have let three years pass since taking it. The cost for AARP members is $20 per person with proof of membership; nonmembers are $25 per person.

Participants must bring a valid driver’s license. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Heritage Hill. Seating is limited; registration is required. Please call Rachael or Brittany at 570-4274500 or email rtimm@ heritagehillsenior.com

Appearing in Hallmark movie

Johnna Dias-Watson is appearing as Brooklyn in A Pinch of Portugal, a Hallmark movie that premiered April 22.

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Her father, Charles Watson, is from the Pittston area, and her mother, Maureen Dias-Watson is from White Haven. Her grandmother, Virginia Dias, lives in Foster Township. Johnna currently is based in London in the United Kingdom.

She was a series regular in Wednesday, an original Netflix show.

You can watch A Touch of Portugal on the Hallmark Channel on Thursday, April 27, at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 30, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, at 8 p.m., and Monday, May 22, at 4 p.m. or streaming at hallmarkchannel.com

HAL hosting Cesar Viveros Solo estamos de pasadita in May

The Hazleton Art League (HAL) is honored to have Mexican-born muralist, Cesar Viveros’ exhibition Solo estamos de pasadita, [We’re Just Passing Through] for the month of May. Viveros’ style can be described as a combination of ancient tradition and contemporary art.

The opening reception is Friday, May 5, from 6-9 p.m., and will be a part of a larger Cinco de Mayo celebration in CAN DO Community Park. Coffee Talk with the artist is Sunday, May 7 from 1-3 p.m.

Acoustic Jam, with local musicians playing in our artists’ studio, takes place Sunday, May 28, from 1-3 p.m.

Solo estamos de pasadita Exhibition runs through Sunday,

May 28. Admission is always free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays (the Gallery will be closed for a private event Sunday, May 28). A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Hazleton Art League welcomes donations from companies and individuals. Membership in the Art League is only $25 for the year. For more information on classes, programs, and Summer Art Camp for children ages 6-14, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Hazleton Art League is located in the Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, 570-4553333 www.hazletonartleague.org

Our five health institutes. Where what’s next happens.

Johanna Dias-Watson

Library Corner

WHACL

There is something new and exciting happening at The White Haven Area Community Library. Jen Casper, an Intuitive Healer, will facilitate an open discussion on the metaphysical on Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. At this gathering, you will be encouraged to share your metaphysical experiences. Registration is required prior to the event, and there is a $10 fee. Register in person at the library or call 570-443-8776. When you register, there will be a sheet to submit any questions you may have for discussion.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the first ever White Haven Trout Festival, hosted by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited. This great event will include workshops, displays, presentations, guest speakers, activities for kids, & of course, food. Admission will be free. Tents with displays and vendors will be outside in the Rail Yard Park with more activities inside too. Lots of family fun. It is scheduled for Saturday June 3 from noon to 5 p.m.

There are always lots of children’s programs scheduled. Be sure to check out the White Haven Library Facebook page for events and sign ups.

If you are interested in volunteering at the library,

we would love to meet you. There are a variety of opportunities available for you to share your skills and experience. Please call 570443-8776 or stop in during library hours.

Please remember to check The Library Corner as well as the library Facebook page to see what we have planned for our community to enjoy.

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Lots of events are planned for April and May at the Weatherly Area Community Library.

To register for any of the events, call the library at 570-427-5085.

May 5 - Storytime - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Register for Storytime to assure enough crafts will be available. Limit of 24 children. This was originally scheduled for May 12; there will be no Storytime on May 12.

May 13 - 9 a.m. Yoga with Amanda Neidlinger, River Run Healing Arts. This program is for all ages and

levels of yoga. Bring a mat or a beach towel. Register by Friday, May 12.

May 19 - 7 p.m. Lynn Hoffman will return to the library to address topics suggested in January when he and his wife, Robin, came to the library to speak about the local Lenape Native American Indians. Chief Little Wolf (Lynn Hoffman) of Lehigh Township, Weatherly, will answer questions asked during his first discussion on the history of the Lenape tribe who lived in this area long before any white man set foot in North America. He is knowledgeable about the Delaware Indian trail that crosses this area, and the efforts of the Wyoming Trail Council to retain as much of the ancient culture of Native American ancestors as possible.

This informative program is geared toward adults. Interested students are welcome as well. Anyone interested in learning more about the cultures and traditions, ceremonies,

and language of the Native American people who lived and still live in northeast Pennsylvania is welcome to attend even if you did not attend the previous presentation in January.

May 20 - 10 a.m White Table Program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary in Weatherly for children and families. America’s White Table is a little-known tradition to the outside civilian world. The White Table originated

during the time of the Vietnam War as a symbol for and remembrance of service members held prisoner of war or missing in action. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. Members of the Auxilary will be on hand to read stories to children, including, “The Poppy Lady” to help children understand the importance of honoring veterans and the symbol of the poppy flower to help honor and remember soldiers.

Lunch and Learn: Senior scam prevention

Some criminals specifically target seniors for their vulnerabilities, tricking them into fraudulent schemes that cost their life savings. Join Heritage Hill Senior Community and guest presenter Pennsylvania State Trooper Anthony Petroski for a free seminar on “Senior Scam Prevention” on Friday, May 19, at noon, at 800 Sixth St. Commonly used scams

may involve home repairs, health insurance, or government imposters. Unfortunately, there are slews of schemes. Learn more about these types of fraud, how to react, and more from Trooper Petroski. Complimentary lunch provided, courtesy of Heritage Hill.

RSVP by May 12; please call Rachael or Brittany at 570-427-4500.

Crestwood Baseball

Cougars win Round 1 with Comets nine

Leadoff hitter Grant Russo went 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and five runs scored last week, powering Hazleton Area to a 13-6 Wyoming Valley Conference baseball win over Crestwood. With the win, the Cougars extended their WVC winning streak to 39 games going back to May 2019.

Brett Antolick contributed two doubles, a single and four RBI batting out of the number 2 hole, with Russo scoring ahead of him at nearly every turn.

The Cougars improved to

8-1 (7-0 conference) with the win.

Crestwood (5-6, 1-6) got to Cougars’ starter Johansel Brito for a run in the home first on singles by Chaz Wright and Joe Moratori and Nathan Stortz’s fielder’s choice grounder. Brito then kept the Comets’ bats quiet until they plated three unearned runs in the top of the fifth.

By that time, the Cougars added one run in the second, three more in the third and one in both the fourth and fifth innings to build a 10-1 lead.

The Comets made things interesting with three runs in the bottom of the fifth highlighted by Trevor Dean’s two-run single and a two-spot in the sixth. Moratori’s single chased home two runs to make it 10-6 and force the Cougars to re-enter their regulars. A three-run top of the seventh secured things for the Cougars. The two teams were scheduled to meet again this week (Wednesday) in Hazle Township.

Wrecker baseball team hits tough stretch

The Weatherly Area baseball team faced a tough pitcher on Monday, falling to Brandon Smith and Nativity 18-0 in a Schuylkill League Division II-III game. Smith tossed a two-hit shutout and struck out six as the Hilltoppers got the five-inning Schuylkill League win. Smith threw 38 of his 45 pitches for strikes, facing just 16 batters.

He was backed by a 10-hit attack bolstered by 10 walks and seven Weatherly errors.

Trey Keating had two hits, drove in two runs and scored three times for the Hilltoppers, while Ryan

Grabowski was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.

Jack James and Michael Davies both doubled for Weatherly (3-11, 1-7).

Mikey Kranyak and Josh Witner added two singles apiece for the Preppers.

Klaus Eroh, Tanner Hinkle and Dylan Buck had the only hits for the Wreckers.

WRECKERS’ MCLAURIN CHOOSES KING’S –Weatherly Area High School senior Ian McLaurin, seated center, has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and track careers at King’s College. McLaurin is a member of the Wreckers’ basketball and track and field teams. Joining him at the signing ceremony are his parents, Shawn and Michele McLaurin, and his sister Grace McLaurin. Standing, from left: Weatherly Area High School principal Anthony DeSpirito, Weatherly Area head track and field coach Ryan Kately, and Weatherly Area athletic director Scott Zoscin. Submitted Photo

MMI Prep 13, Weatherly Area 2 - Lex Lispi collected three hits, including a triple and home run, and Ty McDermott tripled, doubled and singled as MMI downed Weatherly Area in a non-league game Saturday, in Foster Township.

Williams Valley 15, Weatherly Area 5 - Last week in Tower City, Gavin Sutton went 2-for-3 with an RBI as Williams Valley earned the five-inning Division II-III crossover win.

Winning pitcher Chase Deibert struck out six for the Vikings, while Cody Boehmer took the mound in the fifth inning and struck out the side to end the game.

Jack James singled twice, and Ian McLaurin and Dylan Buck had base hits for the Wreckers.

Crestwood Tennis Comets net win over Patriots

Crestwood did not surrender a set in cruising past Pittston Area 5-0 last week in a Wyoming Valley Conference boys’ tennis match.

Tommy Biscotti and Scott Lenio both breezed to 6-0, 6-0 singles wins for the Comets (6-4). Biscotti beat Tyler Hutchins, and Lenio blanked JunJie Cao.

At second singles, Crestwood’s Noah Ceklosky downed Tanner Osborne 6-3, 6-1.

The Comets’ first doubles team of Braiden Fallbright and Sean Rossi shut out Zisheng Lin and Jack Sanguedolce 6-0, 6-0. Crestwood won the second doubles match by forfeit.

and E. Grabowski; James, Eroh (2), Zuberi (5), Hinkle (5) and Eroh, James (2), Eroh (5). W — Smith. L — James.

(4) and Eroh; Whiteash, Deibert (2), Boehmer (5) and Williard.

Weatherly Area Softball Roundup

Lady Wreckers win two behind vonFrisch

With Maddie vonFrisch on her game, the Weatherly Area girls’ softball team can be as tough as any around. On Saturday, the senior pitcher hurled a seveninning no-hitter as the Lady Wreckers blanked Executive Education Charter School 4-0 in non-league action in Weatherly.

Of the 21 outs recorded, vonFrisch struck out 17 batters and worked around three walks to keep the shutout intact. She was backed with errorless ball by her defense.

Offensively, the Lady Wreckers got all the runs they would need in a threerun first inning. Anna Bloom had a single and an RBI, while Juliette Bartel and

vonFrisch added one single and one run scored apiece.

Abby Weston singled. Hannah Zimerofsky had a single, a double and two runs for Nativity. Carly Brunn doubled and had two RBIs.

their 13 runs were unearned.

Kelly Michaels and Raynessa Paulino-Diaz both doubled for the Lady

Weatherly Area 9, Nativity 6 - Starring on offense Monday, vonFrisch doubled, tripled, scored twice and drove in two runs to power the Lady Wreckers to a Schuylkill League Division II-III crossover win over Nativity atop Lawton’s Hill in Pottsville.

Raynessa Paulino-Diaz added a triple, two runs and two RBIs for the Lady Wreckers (8-4 overall, 4-4 league). Rachel Roselund tripled and singled, Abby Binder also tripled, Anna Bloom singled twice, and

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Williams Valley 13, Weatherly Area 0Last week in Tower City, Williams Valley’s Quin Smeltz struck out 11 and walked one, pitching a threehit shutout over Weatherly in a Division II-III crossover game.

Sage Smeltz had a basesclearing triple, leading the Vikings’ 10-hit attack. They also took advantage of seven Weatherly errors, as eight of

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Naturalist Jeannie Carl of the Carbon County Environmental Education Center leads participants on an easy walk in search of early spring flowers, and other signs of seasonal change on the trails around the center, on Saturday, April 29, starting at 10 a.m.

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The hike is free. Families are welcome.

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Early May is the perfect time to enjoy and view native trees, mosses and ferns. Several species of wildflowers will also be in bloom, and Blacketter will help participants find and identify them.

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Crestwood earns track and field sweep

Nine different Crestwood athletes earned individual first-place finishes in the Comets’ 91-57 Wyoming Valley Conference boys’ track victory over visiting Pittston Area last week. They included: Jaden Shedlock (100 meter dash), John Jones (shot put), Mason Staude (1600), Anson Jumper (300 hurdles), George Albright (discus), Ricardo Williams (long

jump), George Jennings (200), Isaac Mertz (pole vault) and Raymer Tejeda (high jump.

The top-3 finishers in each event follow:

3200 Relay: Crestwood (Buckley, Modrovsky, Medvetz, Staude) 9:39. 110 Hurdles: Lien (PA)

18.4, Jumper (C), Minet (C); 100: Shedlock (C)

11.3, Moore (PA), Jennings (C); Shot: Jones (C)

42-11, Sheloski (C), Mills (PA); 1600: Staude (CD) 4:59, Mead (PA), R.Kozich (C); Triple: Lockett (PA) 37-11, Marsico (C), Mertz (C); 400 Relay: Crestwood (Shedlock, Tejeda, Williams, Jennings) 46.1; 400: Moore (PA) 53.0, Bogdon (C), Petzold (C); 300 Hurdles: Jumper (C) 48.3, Lien (PA), Campbell (C); Discus: Albright (C)

Crestwood Girls Lacrosse Roundup

106-6, Hintze (PA), Rodgers (C); 800: Klem (PA) 2:07, Medvetz (C), Modrovsky (C); Long: Williams (C) 19-3 1/2, Lockett (PA), Tejada (C); 200: Jennings (C) 23.5, Moore (PA), Furedi (C); 3200: Mead (PA) 11:01, R.Kozich (C), Higgins (C); Pole: Mertz (C) 10-0, Simpson (C); 1600 Relay: Pittston Area (Moore, Lockett, Ivey, Klem) 3:50; Javelin: Lockett (PA) 125-8, Hintze (PA), Sheloski (C); High: Tejada (C) 5-4, Mertz (C).

Girls

Crestwood 105, Pittston Area 45 - Mia Pollack swept both the shot put and discus to lead the Lady Comets to the WVC win. Other Crestwood

individual winners included:

Kayla Kresge (100 hurdles),

Katie Kovich (1600), Sophia

Tomek (400), Bianca Long (300 hurdles), Emma

Guydish (800), Ellie Kozich (3200) and Sarah Shipton (pole vaults).

The Lady Comets also finished first in all three relays. The following are the meet results:

3200 Relay: Crestwood (E.Kozich, Guydish, Leicht, Barker) 14:36; 100 Hurdles: Kresge (C)

16.5, Eppley (C), Drozginski (PA); 100: Messner (PA) 12.7, Greico (PA), Keiser (C); Shot: Pollack (C) 31-0, M.Geiger (C), Chernovskas (PA); 1600: K.Kozich (C) 5:43, M.Kozich (C), Danko (C); Triple: Gregory (PA) 32-4, A.Geiger (C), Hansen (PA); 400 Relay: Crestwood (Sheloski, Kresge, Shipton, Grazio) 53.3; 400: Tomek (C) 1:06.5, Cazevnick (PA), Butcher (PA); 300 Hurdles: Long (C) 54.3, Jolie (C), Drozginski (PA); Discus: Pollack (C) 86-3, Kline (C), M.Geiger (C); 800: Guydish (C) 2:39, Barker (C), Leicht (C); Long: Gregory (PA) 14-7, Lein (PA), Falcheck (C); 200: Messner (PA) 27.3, Shipton (C), Keiser (C); 3200: E.Kozich (C) 12:56, M.Kozich (C), K.Kozich (C); Pole: Shipton (C) 10-0, Kruczek (C), Schardion (PA); 1600 Relay: Crestwood (Kresge, Tomek, Shipton, Leicht) 4:52; Javelin: Chernovskas (PA) 92-8, M.Geiger (C), Pollack

Lady Comets win again as Caporuscio reaches another milestone

Facing a tough challenge at Hazleton Area on Monday, Crestwood rode a milestone day from Isabella Caporuscio to a hard-fought road win. She scored six

goals and assisted on four others — including the 100th assist of her career — as the Lady Comets (11-2) held on for a 15-11 Wyoming Valley Conference victory.

Julia Glowacki posted four goals and two assists, and Grace Pasternick pitched in with two goals for Crestwood. Jordan Andrews, Maggie Modrovsky and Lucy Malia added one score apiece.

Brooke Lipinski contributed two assists and Hanna Ziegler added a helper for Crestwood. Goalkeeper Morgan Koons had seven saves, and also had a scoring assist. For Hazleton Area, Kaci Kilker and Taylor Kilker both scored five goals. Faith

Russo added a goal and three assists. Tori Drennan was in goal for the Lady Cougars, making 11 saves.

Crestwood 18, Wyoming Area 9 - Caporuscio scored 13 goals and Glowacki collected nine assists as the Lady Comets doubled up visiting Wyoming Area last week. Hannah Ziegler knocked in two goals and Glowacki, Jordan Andrews and Kennedie Huber had one apiece for the winners. Crestwood goalie Morgan Koons stopped seven shots.

Sofia Sabatini paced the Warriors with four goals and two assists. Julia Gonzalez

helped with three goals and one assist and Halle Kranson chipped in two goals and one assist. Erica Gilligan made nine saves in defeat.

Crestwood 18, Wilkes-Barre Area 6Crestwood won behind the 1-2 punch of Glowacki and Caporuscio, who combined for eight goals and nine assists in the WVC match last week.

Glowacki scored four goals and assisted on five, and Caporuscio checked in with four scores and four helpers. Meanwhile, Grace Pasternick scored three goals and Ally George added two for the Lady Comets.

Hannah Ziegler, Olivia Jardine, Lucy Malia, Jordan Andrews and Mia Costello rounded out the Crestwood scoring with solo goals.

Morgan Koons was in goal, making six saves.

Ella Farrell and Aubrey Kuhl both scored three goals for the Wolfpack.

(C); High: Messner (PA) 4-10, Jolie (C), Witkowski (C).

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Corey Gerhart receives the Charles J. Murray Memorial Award from Master of Ceremonies Connie Derr at the annual Weatherly Wreckers Booster Club Athletic Awards Banquet, held at Capriotti’s. The Murray Award is given annually in recognition of outstanding spirit and dedication to the Weatherly Area School District athletic programs.

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Weatherly Area High School’s 16 senior athletes were also honored. Senior athletes with their senior athletic recognition awards are, seated from left: Madisyn vonFrisch, Emma Kane, Abigail Paisley, Adrianna Dotzel, Brianna Shuman, Kelly Michaels, Christal Kislan and Danielle Gordon. Standing: Nathan Tripp, Jacob Parker, Michael Berger, Tanner Hinkle, Owen Broskoskie, Ian McLaurin, Jack Nemshick and Tyler Fosburg. Submitted Photos

Joe Platania’s annual NFL first-round draft picks

Trades and other surprises will shake up this order, but it’s my best possible projection, and last year’s prediction wasn’t far off.

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9. Chicago Bears (from Carolina) – T Peter Skoronski, Northwestern

10. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans) – DE

Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech

11. Tennessee Titans – WR

Jason Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

12. Houston Texans (from Cleveland) – DE Keion White, Georgia Tech

13. New York Jets – T Paris Johnson, Ohio State

14. New England Patriots – CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois

15. Green Bay Packers –TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame

16. Washington Commanders – CB Cam Smith, South Carolina

17. Pittsburgh Steelers –

CB Deonte Banks, Maryland

18. Detroit Lions – QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB Will Levis, Kentucky

20. Seattle Seahawks – CB

Joey Porter, Jr., Penn State Miami Dolphins –CHOICE FORFEITED

21. Los Angeles Chargers –RB Bijan Robinson, Texas

22. Baltimore Ravens –WR Zay Flowers, Boston College

23. Minnesota Vikings –CB Brian Branch, Alabama

24. Jacksonville Jaguars –T Broderick Jones, Georgia

25. New York Giants – WR

Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee

26. Dallas Cowboys – TE

Dalton Kincaid, Utah

27. Buffalo Bills – G/C

O’Cyrus Torrance, Florida

28. Cincinnati Bengals

– TE Darnell Washington, Georgia

29. New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco via Miami and Denver) – DE Myles Murphy, Clemson

30. Philadelphia Eagles –DT Mazi Smith, Michigan

31. Kansas City Chiefs – G/C Steve Avila, Texas Christian

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With 40-plus years of experience as an NFL beat writer (Colts, then Ravens), Joe Platania has a good sense of things NFL, including the annual draft. Find his articles at The Sports Column.