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Weatherly Council adds Contractors’ License, OKs more trail work

by Seth Isenberg

THE LEAVES AREN’T ON ALL THE TREES YET, but the boats are out on Penn Lake. These hardy souls braved chilly water recently to take their watercraft out on the lake.

JH: Seth Isenberg

Dennison tackles zoning challenges

by Suzanne Winters

There was a lot of discussion over zoning concerns at the May 3 Dennison Township Supervisor’s meeting. Much of the discussion was in regard to a property on Walnut Street which appears to be a “junkyard” of sorts. There is a large amount of trash on the property. Per the April minutes, the

property owner reported to zoning officer Jack Varaly that she was cleaning up the property and having a trailer delivered. He advised her she needed to submit a zoning application and get approval before doing anything. He then made a trip to Dennison Township the day the trailer was to be delivered to get her application, but it was not complete and the property

was not cleaned up. She was advised she could not have the trailer delivered, and a violation notice would be sent to her for having a junkyard. If she does not clean up the property, Varaly said he will file charges with the District Justice.

A properly completed zoning application has not been submitted by this property owner to date, and See DENNSION, page 5

At the April Weatherly Borough Council meeting, held on the 24th, council members had a full agenda. Council member Jeff Miller pushed for bringing back the contractors’ license, due to the number of new contractors around, and a concern about scammers. The idea was well received, and council voted unanimously to reestablish this requiring workers compensation and liability insurance.

Hoffman Tree Service was low bidder on contract #5, tree removal for $8,950, for approximately 900 feet of the Weatherly trail build towards the Lehigh Gorge. RH Construction was low bidder on contract #6 on the excavating work for that same section, at $33,409. A proclamation was read and presented to new Weatherly Eagle Scout Jonathan Darraugh, who built furniture and displays for the Weatherly Museum as his Eagle project.

Dominic DeFrancisco came to the meeting to ask about his plan to build a home on undeveloped

Eagle Scout Jonathan Darraugh

property east of 7th street. He engaged in a discussion with borough solicitor James Nanovic over the need to vacate streets, as he was not getting full support

See WEATHERLY, page 5

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From The Journal-Herald

Issue of May 13, 1993

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Editorial

Honor your

mother…

and remember to vote

by Ruth Isenberg

Mothers Day is a bittersweet occasion for many people especially older people whose mothers are no longer alive, but also for people who have lost a child, or who are estranged from their children (or parents). Despite the over-commercialization of the holiday, some companies are recognizing that too many messages about mom can be painful. They provide ways to opt out of marketing pitches that could trigger unwanted reminders.

The advertising texts and emails aren’t necessary. The best gift you can give your mother is your time and not just on Mothers Day. Because time passes very quickly, and it can’t be retrieved once it’s gone. Make the most of the time you have, and you will have good memories to fall back on.

One message my mother, who was editor and co-publisher of this newspaper for almost 50 years, was to take the time next Tuesday to vote. She wouldn’t have accepted excuses, like not knowing much about the candidates (she would have looked them up, and known their platforms).

She wouldn’t have cared that 2023 is an “off-year” election; in fact, she would have editorialized that unlike state and federal elections, in local elections you have the opportunity to know the people you are choosing.

To the best of my knowledge, she never missed voting in a primary or a general election. That kind of civic responsibility is a gift she passed on, a gift I honor by reminding others to vote, and by voting myself.

A photo of the Weatherly Civil War Monument was at the top of the page it was missing the Union soldier statue. It has been removed to be refurbished and will be re-installed in time for Memorial Day.

East Side Borough council members toured the inside of the old schoolhouse on Center Street on May 6. Those who did the tour acknowledged that “it would need a lot of work.” Asking price (listed in the story) was $20,000. In other business, the owner of the Spring Hill Mobile Home Park objected to receiving 51 separate garbage bills in his name. Discussion with the township solicitor confirmed that the bills should go to the dwelling owner.

Weatherly Borough is pursuing a $200,000 block grant for upgrades to low and moderate income housing units, and to eliminate blight.

Weatherwood submitted a photo commemorating National Nurses Week.

Steve Stallone wrote a review of the very popular visit by Richard Simmons to the Mountain Laurel Resort last Saturday. A full ballroom of women, children, and ‘even a few men’ joined in the workout, then many went on to get autographs and pictures.

Ed Gower reported that Steve’s Mobil started their Little League season strong, and the team is atop the White Haven Area Sports league standings.

Phil Engman’s Ramblin’ On was about baseball, and about how the Phoenix Suns and Charles Barkley “are destined to become NBA champs…they have luck and home court advantage…”

New advertisers include O’Donnell’s on Route 940 in West Oakdale, and Rainbow Palace Chinese Restaurant in Hazleton.

From The Journal Issue of May 13, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

At a joint meeting of the Dennison Township Board of Supervisors, the Board of School Directors, and executive Board of the Dennison Township Civic Association, held Tuesday

at the Middleburg School House, a movement to provide the township with permanent fire protection was started. Under the sponsorship of the DTCA, elected were fire chief James Kearns, secretary Milton Miller and treasurer Thomas E. Carter…to be known as the Dennison Township Volunteer Firemen.

A dance has been announced on Friday evening, May 26, to be conducted in the St. Patrick’s Church Auditorium. People of White Haven wishing to spend a thoroughly enjoyable evening are cordially invited to attend. A large electrical automatic juke box will be fitted with recordings of the various types of dance tunes (with) old and new favorites.

Public Notices

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE of RUTH MARGARET

DONALD, deceased, late of the Borough of Nesquehoning, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make know the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Executrix:

Gail Blessing 153 Kirby Avenue Mountain Top, PA 18707 or to her Attorney:

Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire

1 East Catawissa Street; POB 127

Nesquehoning, PA 18240

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on May 8, 2023, in the Estate of Barbara A. Macarevich, late of Hazle Township, who died April 17, 2023, to Brian M. Macarevich, Executor.

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

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire

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

Freeland, PA 18224-0179

570-636-3133

PLUMC invites all to community flea market

The 19th annual Pocono Lake United Methodist Church (PLUMC)

Community Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on the Pocono Lake United Methodist Church’s front green, 1188 Route 940, Pocono Lake, 3.5 miles east of Blakeslee Corners.

The PLUMC Flea Market is greatly looked forward to by our entire community. A wide selection of items will be available for purchase, featuring vendor offerings, delicious home baked goods, jams, and jellies, and White Elephant tables filled with holiday decorations, furniture, antiques, tools,

kitchen appliances, toys, strollers, cribs, games, books, etc. It is always a fun day perusing the tables, purchasing treasures, making great buys, enjoying good food, and meeting and greeting neighbors.

The United Methodist Women of Faith sponsor and staff the event, and proceeds support the Methodist Women’s many and varied mission projects, including local and worldwide charities.

Vendor tables/space are available for $15 by contacting the church office at 570-646-2650. Advance payment is requested. Checks may be made out to Pocono Lake United Methodist Church.

HAZLETON • PHILADELPHIA

Obituaries

BARBARA A. HAMM

Barbara A. Hamm, 79, of Weatherly, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Allen L. Hamm. They were married October 7, 1961.

She worked on the family farm most of her married life until later becoming employed by Weatherwood and Heritage Hill in Weatherly as a cook until retirement.

Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Henry I. and Beatrice (Barrington) Mace.

She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ Weatherly.

The deceased was a 1961 graduate of Tamaqua High School. She belonged to the Citizens’ Fire Co. No. 1, Weatherly.

She was fun loving and enjoyed spending time with

family and friends. She enjoyed music and concerts, playing bingo, spending time in her blueberry patch, overseeing her farm, watching wildlife, and the companionship of her cat Scruffy.

Surviving are two daughters, Susan and Sarah, both of Weatherly; a son, Donald of Glendale, AZ; sister Deborah Hill (husband Calvin) of Hometown; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronald I. Mace.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m. from Salem U.C.C., 330 First Street, Weatherly, Pastor Sharon Frye to officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery in Weatherly. Family and friends may visit from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem U.C.C.

WANDA BELLES

Wanda Belles, 75, of White Haven, died on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in White Haven, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion Ziminsky and was a graduate of Crestwood High School. Wanda was employed as an aide at the White Haven Center. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed listening to country music, fishing and an occasional trip to the horse races. She loved to travel and go on cruises with her husband prior to his passing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband,

Joseph Belles; son, Timothy Belles; siblings, Joseph Ziminsky Jr. Marion Brando, Mildred Gary, Delores Ziminsky, Alberta Suchowiecki and Albert Ziminsky.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kristen Alford; niece, Cynthia Rose Mastropoalo and husband James Mastropoalo; granddaughter, Madison Rose Alford; grandson Austin Anthony; and great granddaughters, Ella Rose and Serenity Grace.

Interment will be held in Blakeslee Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

Dale Ann (Evans) Nagy of Fishers, Indiana, passed away at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on April 14, 2023. She was born in White Haven, the daughter of Clifford and Helen (Reilly) Evans.

Dale attended St. Ann’s High School in Freeland and is a graduate of Crestwood High School, Mountain Top, and Churchman’s Business College in Easton. She worked for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township as an administrative assistant to the maintenance supervisor for 25 years.

Dale is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Helen, and sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Jim Lawson. She is survived by her husband, Robert, son Stephen (Kristine) Nagy, three grandchildren, nieces, and cousins.

Bach and Handel Chorale season finale

The Bach and Handel Chorale and Festival Orchestra, based out of Jim Thorpe, will perform its final

concert of their 38th season on Saturday, June 3, in Historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church beginning at 3 p.m.

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The last of four concerts for their season will be accompanied by the 21 member Bach and Handel Festival Orchestra. The concert will open with the Double concerto for Oboe and Violin, BWV 1060 R by J. S. Bach, followed by the opening chorus and closing chorale of Cantata BWV 41 “Jesus, nun sei gepreiset”, the accompanied chorale from Cantata BWV 167 “Ih Menschen, ruhmet Gottes Liebe” and the opening chorus from Cantata BWV 172 “Erschallet! Ihr Lieder, all bt J. S. Bach. The concluding piece of part one will be “Hallelujah Amen”

from Judas Maccabeaus, HWV 63 by G. F. Handel. Part two will begin with the opening chorus of Cantata BWV 149, “Man singet mit Frueden..” by J. S. Bach, followed by the Coronation Anthem No. 3, “My Heart Is Inditing”, HWW 261 by G. F. Handel, followed by the opening chorus of Cantata BWV 70, “Wachet! Betet!” and “Sanctus in C Major”, BWV 237 by J. S. Bach.

Randall Douglas Perry, founder and artistic director of the chorale will conduct the performance. For information on admission to the concert and other pertinent information, please visit the chorale website – www.bhchorale. org .

Trash collection concerns addressed in letter from Lausanne supervisors

Dear Lausanne Township Residents:

We have reached out to Tamaqua Transfer to determine how your concerns can be resolved.

Tamaqua Transfer trucks leave the yard at midnight to begin their routes. Sometimes the routes take longer than usual and others are shorter. The aim of Tamaqua Transfer is to be in Lausanne Township picking up after 6 a.m. Because of this schedule and the agreement that has been in place between Lausanne Township and Tamaqua Transfer for years, trash must be at curbside no later than 6 a.m.

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from the neighbors. It was pointed out he already had an access right-of-way along an undeveloped private road, above which electric lines could be extended. The project will have on lot water and septic.

Council was unanimous in supporting efforts against spreading sewage sludge as fertilizer in Carbon County, passing a modified resolution in support of locals organized against the use of the sludge.

There was a discussion with the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary about having a parade on May 30 but more information would be needed. Council approved the Auxiliary’s POP OUT Day proclamation – drink water, not soda…

More from this meeting in next week’s Journal-Herald.

Some Lausanne Township residents have issues with animals and birds getting into the trash if it is outside the evening before Sunday for Monday pick up. There are some things you can do to deter animals in your trash.

• Use a trash can. While it may not prevent a bear from getting into it, it will stop birds and possible smaller animals. Tamaqua Transfer does not have the mechanical

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Varaly has had difficulty sending her a violation notice because she does not list a valid mailing address other than the Walnut Street address, where she does not reside.

One zoning permit was issued last month for 20 Ramblewood Drive. There were two no-shows by residents who requested to meet with the zoning officer with their zoning concerns.

The township has not received any bids regarding its Tar and Chip project. The township engineer recommended the project be rebid. This will be done at the end of June.

This month’s road report included culvert clearing on Red Shale Pit and Peat Moss Roads, tree removal from Peat Moss Road, and road sweeping. It was necessary to have two new batteries installed on the township truck. There was discussion of ideas on how to keep culverts from becoming so blocked with debris.

arm trucks to lift large containers, so it would be helpful to use a 35 gallon can. This is a standard size.

• Place your trash at the curb prior to 6 a.m.

• Consider rinsing off all containers before putting them in the trash. It will reduce that aroma bears love.

• There are all those “natural” remedies: ammonia, used cat litter,

The ADA compliant bathrooms at the township building have been completed, and the contractor requested payment. All voted in favor of paying the $64,500 bill.

Fire report included 83 ¾ service hours, 6 hours of training and 8 hours of maintenance. There were 3 calls from Dennison Township, 4 calls from White Haven, 2 from Kidder Township and 1 from Wright Township.

The Dennison Township Fire Company is researching the purchase of a utility vehicle to respond to calls

cinnamon, etc. (I never heard of cinnamon myself.) I do know that rinsing out containers, meat trays and plastic wrap has worked at my home. In 20+ years we have only been hit three times.

• Many rural customers are using wooden boxes. There are many along the road in Split Rock and other rural communities. They are made of wood and the access door latches.

that do not require use of the engine. They hope to purchase a pickup truck for this purpose. This vehicle would cut down the milage on the fire truck.

Bill Bauersfeld submitted a letter to the township resigning from the Planning Commission. He will be relocating soon. This leaves a vacancy on the Planning Commission that will need to be filled.

The board is still in the process of completing the legal review for codification. They did go over the information last month with Civic Plus. However, some

To reduce the chance of a missed pick up remember to place the “container” where the truck driver will see it. For the occasional missed pick up, call Tamaqua Transfer at 570-668-4515. They may have a truck in the vicinity that could swing back around.

We hope this address your questions and issues.

information was missing and was submitted for incorporation. A letter was received from Breezeline advising the township they are again raising their rates. A question was raised as to whether property owners are permitted to burn tires. This is not permitted in the township, and it was suggested the tires be recycled with the county. The Township will hold a Dumpster clean-up the first Saturday in June. Further details on the collection will be advertised in the Journal in the near future.

Respectfully, Lausanne Township Supervisors

Weatherly Area School Board looking at small tax increase

by Seth Isenberg

A small tax increase looks to be in the plans for May’s Weatherly Area School Board meeting. Early budgeting shows a gap in funding over expenses that a 1 to 2 mill tax increase will be needed to close.

During a work session just before the May 3 meeting, the special education team members presented a plan and a projection of needs for the coming years. Their graphs show the District will need more the special education team with resources and staff to handle the increase in students being provided for. Board members were impressed, and promised more discussion on how to help, including holding another meeting soon. These needs will be part of the overall budgeting for 2023-2024.

The first of the Board’s tax plans will be introduced at the May 10 meeting and a more finished version will be voted on in June. Board member Nancy Mulvaney was passionate in her plea for the Board to protect music and arts.

Teresa Barna, administrative assistant to the Superintendent, has put in papers for retirement

effective June 30. Denise Buck, head cook of the cafeteria, is resigning as of the last day of this school year, June 5. Both positions are being advertised to find replacements.

As graduation nears, the school calendar gets busy with activities for seniors including PSSAs, AP exams, and Keystones, along with the Prom (May 5), field trip, Baccalaureate, and senior night awards, and then graduation on June

2. Michael Berger, student representative to the WASB, gave his final report as he will be competing in track for the next meeting, and then preparing to graduate.

The Trout Release is planned for May 24. He closed by

mentioning that the Spring Band Concert will be May 11, the Choral Concert will be May 12, and the Art Show will be both of those days.

Teacher Ryan Kately has completed the education steps to earn a master’s degree. The Board is asked to approve a pay increase of $2,912 effective May 18, per the WEA contract.

Business manager Robert Kachurak went over the increases in school lunch prices for the ’23-’24 school year of 20¢ for the elementary and middle school, 25¢ for the high school, and 65¢ for an adult meal. Board member Matt vonFrisch pointed out that these lunches are still the lowest prices in Carbon

County. The increases will still leave a small deficit in the cafeteria budget.

The WASB meets May 10

for its voting meeting, and June 7 and 14, with meetings in the middle school LGI room starting at 7 p.m.

Seth’s Sightings

On our way home as the sun began to set, we came round a corner and I saw what appeared to be a moving black plastic bag, until it picked up an edge, and we saw that this was the head of a young skunk. It wisely stopped at the road as we passed.

Also along our journeys this week, we sighted a great blue heron who was kneedeep in the pond by the gas company.

And then Ruth had a close encounter of the deer kind as the car she was inturned into the alley between the Union Cemetery and the Schwab School in Weatherly, and found two deer grazing. They moved, grudgingly. This weekend was dry and sunny, which meant it was going to be one for lawn moving. My old lawn mower has bitten the dust buy my electric weed whacker is still a trooper, and it handled most of the high

grass around the dog yard. I’m working to preserve some of the wildflowers, and there’s a patch of little blue blossoms mixed with some violets and some of our mint that has flowered.

The dogs appreciated the change.

I’m beginning to shape our forsythia now that the flowers are done. I like it to be partly a hedge, but as everyone who owns forsythia knows, the bush tends to throw branches in every direction. With the warm days, our purple lilac is putting on quite a show, a nice compliment to the cherry trees up front, but what’s really exciting is that the apple trees are blooming. While I’d prefer that they would bloom later, because there’s still a threat of frost, these trees have responded well to the pruning I’ve done, and I’m hopeful for some edibles later this

by Seth Isenberg

summer. This past weekend, we didn’t really get out as we had planned. Our big event was attending the Wine On the River festival in Lehighton on Saturday. This was a good time, a mediumsized event that was easily walkable. I tuckered out

and retreated to a tent to rest, but Ruth and our friends browsed, tasted and purchased from many of the dozen wineries represented. We very much look forward to next year’s event. We’re also looking forward to the big wine festival at Split Rock in June.

Library Corner

WHACL

The White Haven Trout Festival, hosted by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will soon be here. This great event will include workshops, displays, presentations, guest speakers, activities for kids, & of course, food. There will be a Fish Fry featuring fried fish, mac and cheese and slaw. Tickets for the Fish Fry are $12 and available at the library. Proceeds will benefit the Summer Food & Fun Program for kids. There will also be

pork BBQ, beef brisket sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks, drinks and the Woods Ice Cream truck. Admission to the Trout Festival is free. Tents with displays and vendors will be outside in the Rail Yard Park with more activities inside too, and lots of family fun. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from Noon to 5 p.m.

There is still time to register for the special event on May 16 at 6 p.m. at the library. Jen Casper, an Intuitive

Sunday the combination of medicines I’ being treated with caught up with me, so we kept close to the house. Happy Mothers’ Day to all who celebrate. We have a road trip planned for this weekend; we’ll share more of that next week.

Healer, will facilitate an open discussion on the metaphysical. At this gathering, you will be encouraged to share your metaphysical experiences. You can register in person at the library or call 570443-8776. There is a $10 fee. When you register, there will be a sheet to submit any questions you may have for discussion.

Our very successful Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser has come to a close. Thanks to everyone who purchased chocolate, and to all the businesses who supported the library by allowing us to offer the candy bars for purchase at your establishments.

Please remember to check The Library Corner each week as well as the library Facebook page for the latest info on both kid’s and adult programs.

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 of Weatherly presented members of the Wrecker basketball team with a Good Deed Award. The boys collected gently used coats, hats, gloves and other clothing for a Valor House StandDown in Hazleton in December. The members also assisted at the event. Valor House supplies clothing, a hot meal and other items to homeless veterans, veterans and others in need. Shown from left in the first row are Jonathan Hoffman, Ian McKeegan, and Corbin Wagner; in the back row Aidan Rhoades, Niko Saldukas, and Wyatt Higgins. The team is coached by Corey Gerhart and Matt vonFrisch.

WH Trail Festival planned

The reopening of the White Haven South Trailhead after almost two years will be officially celebrated and commemorated with many partners and the D&L Trail community on June 10 at the White Haven Trail Festival. DCNR will be

offering four History Walk & Talks, Pocono Biking will provide biking shuttle services (reservations required, call Pocono Biking at 570-325-8430; proceeds to benefit DLNHC), and the Main Street Market will have craft booths, food trucks, and more.

VFW breakfast planned for Mother’s Day

VFW 6615 of White Haven will sponsor an all you can eat breakfast on Sunday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes eggs (made to order), pancakes, French toast, waffles, potatoes, sausage, bacon, toast (white, wheat or rye), orange juice, coffee, and tea.

The price is $10 for veterans and seniors, $11 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Take-outs are subject to 50¢ extra charge and are not all you can eat. For information call 570443-3333 after 2:00 daily.

Christal Kislan is WAHS Student of the Month for April

Christal Kislan, daughter of Chrissie Houser and Al Kislan, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for April at Weatherly Area High School.

Christal is a member of the Weatherly Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society, and the Varsity Volleyball team. She is also a student at Carbon County Technical Institute, where she studies carpentry.

In the community, Christal has volunteered her time participating in the Thanksgiving Dinner for the White Haven community, preparing Easter candy with the Centenary United Methodist Church, volunteering with the recent Trauma Safety Event held at the school, as

well as NHS-related community service events. She is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in White Haven, and is employed by Kislan’s Trucking and Milkhouse Creamery. Sponsor for the month of April is the Weatherly Rotary Club.

ALA plans Poppy Night

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360, Weatherly will hold a poppy night Friday, May 26 (National Poppy Day) at the post home from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be poppymaking crafts, a chance to learn about the poppy program and how it helps our veterans, and time to meet the poppy lady. Light refreshments will be served.

May is the month when to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn a US miliary uniform. The American Legion Auxiliary has used poppies for many years to raise awareness and support our nation’s veterans, active service members and their families by wearing red and also wearing a poppy on National Poppy Day.

Each year, members of the American Legion family, led by the American Legion Auxiliary, distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation. All donations received throughout the month of May will be used by the American Legion family to support the future of local veterans, active-duty military

personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 of Weatherly asks that all people in Weatherly honor the fallen and support the living military on Friday, May 26, by wearing red and also wearing a poppy.

Distribution of food in May

The Shepherd House Food Pantry in Weatherly will distribute food between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, May 27. The Food Pantry is located at Zion’s Lutheran Church, 335 Third Street in Weatherly. Food distribution will be from the side door of the church on Fell Street.

If you have an emergency and need food before this date, please contact Charlie Hettler at 570-427-8981. If there is no answer, please leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and he will get back to you.

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway might have achieved fame and fortune in MLB

by Matthew Paris

John Elway is an NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and a two-time Super Bowl champion. He could have made his mark in baseball, too. As his high school career ended, he had a choice: play college football at Stanford or sign a contract with the Kansas City Royals who selected him in the 18th round of the MLB Draft. That’s how good Elway was on the diamond, batting .551 and .491 during

his junior and senior seasons and nabbing Los Angeles Player of The Year honors and a city championship.

Elway went on to play baseball in college, too, and his skills caught the attention of the Yankees’ George Steinbrenner. As a result, the organization selected Elway in the 1981 First-Year Player Draft, six spots ahead of Tony Gwynn, who played college ball at downstate San Diego State.

Steinbrenner eyed Elway as an outfielder, and he

signed for $140,000 and played pro ball while still in college for Class A Oneonta of the New York-Penn League. Elway did well in 1982 (hitting .318 in 42 games) and excelled in football. He led the nation his senior year at Stanford with 24 touchdown passes and finished second to Herschel Walker in balloting for the Heisman Trophy. The football-baseball tugof-war began. Steinbrenner wanted to make the relationship exclusive

with Elway and tried hard to lure him to the bright lights of Yankee Stadium. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Colts made Elway the #1 overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft.

Even though Elway ended up playing in the NFL, he didn’t want to play for the Colts but said he would play for the Yankees. The impasse ended about a week later when the Colts and Broncos worked a trade package. Elway’s MLB flirtation was over, and his NFL career was

ready to begin. How good could Elway have been in the Majors? Of course, we’ll never know, but we know that John Elway was a great pro football player. The Sports Column’s Matthew Paris loves writing about sports personalities, especially stories that fly beneath the radar.

Hazleton Area Garden Club to host visit to Sophia Coxe House

Have you ever wondered about the large Victorian mansion that sits so prominently as you approach the curve on Route 940 nearing Freeland? If so, you can plan on attending The Hazleton Area Garden Club‘s premier spring event, A Visit to the Sophia Coxe House, is Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11.

The home was the residence of Eckley B Coxe and was built for his new bride Sophia in 1869. Eckley was a brilliant mining engineer, coal operator and political leader of the time. He came to this area to oversee and build the family business. He held numerous patents, some of which are still used today.

Sophia took a vital and active interest in the welfare of the miners and their families. She is well known for her many philanthropic efforts. A visitor will learn of the history of the house, and the Coxe family who are a big part of our local heritage.

The house will be fully decorated by the

Garden Club with flower arrangements of all colors. All the rooms will have special touches designed by the garden club to enhance the space. On display will be original furnishings of the period along with personal effects of the Coxe family. Quilts and linen will adorn the upstairs rooms. The dining room will feature Blue Willow china table settings and silver. You will be treated to a full house tour, along with home-baked refreshments by garden club members with tea or lemonade. Music will float through the air as the Steinway piano is once again played to enhance your experience.

The greenhouse has been restored with its original glass roof by Coxe volunteers. Garden club members will offer herbs and succulents planted in tea cups and mugs in the greenhouse area. This structure has its own very interesting story to tell as the bequest for its restoration was given by the grandson

of the cobbler whom Sophia Coxe helped to survive after a brutal mining accident. As you can see many stories exist that will be revealed during the two- day event. Tickets for the event are timed, and are $25. Available timeslots for these tickets will be Saturday 10:30 a.m., or 1 or 3:30 p.m. Sunday tickets are 1 or 3:30 p.m. only. Each ticket group will be limited to 25 guests. Timing of the tickets allows for all guests to experience the tour and house visit, keeping overcrowding and social distancing in mind. Tickets can be obtained by calling Theresa Evans, ticket chairperson, at 570-4557175 and choosing your date and time to visit.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation and Education Center, as well as the Hazleton Area Garden Club. Both are known for offering classes, meetings and area cultural events and supporting local community projects.

Planning for the spring event at the Sophia Coxe House are seated co-chairpersons Christine Gresh and Susan Ritsko; standing from left, HAGC past president Theresa Evans, tickets chairperson; HAGC president 23/24 Nancy Mensinger, and Chris Leskosky, past president, Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania.

Comet netters eliminated from tourney

Berwick put an end to Crestwood’s boys’ tennis team title hopes last Thursday, posting a 3-2 victory in quarterfinal round of the District 2 Class 3A Team Tennis Tournament, in Wright Twp.

The Bulldogs (7-5) won two of three singles matches, with Isaac Gerken downing Tommy Biscotti (6-2, 6-1)

and Ben Yard outlasting Noah Ceklosky 7-6 (7-5 tiebreaker), 6-2 in the first two singles contests.

Crestwood’s Scott Lenio won at third singles, defeating Vic Ekrote 6-2, 6-2.

Berwick clinched the match and advanced when Ben Carro and Liam Welch won the first doubles match

against Sean Rossi and Braiden Fallbright, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5).

The Comets (7-5) won the second doubles match, with Aaron Kogoy and Will Savner beating Ben Gizensky and John Ebert, 6-4, 6-1.

Berwick moves on to face top-seeded Abington Heights (14-0) in this week’s semifinal round.

Crestwood Lacrosse Roundup

Lady Comets going for WVC lacrosse title

The Crestwood High School girls’ lacrosse team was going after the Wyoming Valley Conference championship this week, when the Lady Comets played at Lake-Lehman Tuesday in their final

regular-season conference game. Crestwood was undefeated in conference play heading into that game. Details will appear in next week’s edition. Six teams had already clinched berths in the

Crestwood Baseball Comets slip past Dallas on WVC diamond

Nick Miscavage had two hits and scored one run, and Nathan Stortz had a hit and drove in two as Crestwood

edged Dallas, 4-3, in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 baseball game Monday at Dallas.

Joe Moratori pitched the first five innings to earn the win for Crestwood (10-8).

Robert Duffy pitched a scoreless sixth, and Ben Keil came on in the seventh, working around two walks and striking out one to get the save. The trio of pitchers combined on a five-hitter with nine strikeouts.

Dylan Geskey had two hits for Dallas.

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District 2 Class 2A girls playoffs as of this writing. Crestwood holds the No. 1 seed with a power rating of .7376. After the final WVC match against Lake-Lehman, the Lady Comets were slated to finish with a road match against Danville. That could be a pivotal game for the top seed. Abington Heights (13-1) has a power rating of .7302 and has completed

its regular season. Scranton Prep (13-3, .668) is the third seed, and Dallas is fourth (12-3, .652).

Wyoming Area (11-4, .618) and Wyoming Seminary (107, .538) have also secured playoff berths. Lake-Lehman and North Pocono appear headed for the final two spots. The quarterfinals start May 16, with the semifinals May 19 and the final May 23.

Crestwood Softball Roundup

Meanwhile, the Crestwood boys have also secured a spot in the District 2 Class 2A playoffs.

Wyoming Seminary (14-1) leads and is headed for the No. 1 seed. Crestwood (12-3, .671) and Scranton Prep (11-3, .649) both have games this week and are second and third in the standings, respectively. Dallas (10-6) is fourth and has clinched a playoff berth.

Lady Comets drop WVC contests

Makayla Brown struck out 11 and limited Crestwood to two hits over the first six innings, and Berwick went on to shut out the Lady Comets 6-0 in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 game softball game. Brown also had two hits, including a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. Gianna Berlin had two hits and two RBIs, and Emma Welsh singled twice and scored once.

Kayla Wisniewski had both of Crestwood’s hits.

3-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs; Peters was 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three runs batted in; and Hoffman went 2-for-3 with a home run, single and three RBIs.

Winning pitcher Ashley Seiwell helped her cause at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a triple. She also pitched a sixhitter with four strikeouts

and three walks. Madison Forsythe and Lauren Daniels each had two hits for the winners.

Allison Babula doubled, singled and scored both Crestwood runs. Jorja Snyder singled twice for the Lady Comets.

Hazleton Area 15, Crestwood 2 - Hazleton Area broke open a close game with a nine-run third inning, and went on to beat Crestwood Friday in WVC Division 1 softball action, in Wright Twp.

Hazleton Area 3-4-5 hitters Marissa Hoffman, Kelsie Peters and Makenna Balay combined for 8 hits and 11 RBIs. Balay went

and Peters. Daisey, Wisniewski (3), Lenahan (6) and Snyder. W - Seiwell. L - Daisey.

Weatherly Area Softball Roundup

Lady Wreckers closing softball regular season on a roll

The Weatherly Area girls are closing the regular season strong, with Schuylkill League Division III wins over Mahanoy Area on Monday, and Panther Valley and Shenandoah Valley late last week.

Weatherly Area 10, Mahanoy Area 0 - Senior hurler Maddie vonFrisch tossed a five-inning onehitter with 10 strikeouts as the Lady Wreckers shut out visiting Mahanoy Area. With the win, the Lady Wreckers improved to 11-5 overall, and 7-5 in league play. Meanwhile, vonFrisch hiked her record to 10-5 on the season.

Kelly Michaels powered the Weatherly Area offense with a double and two singles, driving in three runs. She was joined by vonFrisch, who laced a triple and single. Raynessa Paulino-Diaz, Abby Weston and Adrianna Dotzel also had a hit, with Weston clubbing a triple.

Urijah Fazio singled for Mahanoy Area’s lone hit.

Panther Valley rally to hang on for the one-run win on Saturday at PV.

Weatherly Area opened up a 6-0 lead through two innings before the Lady Panthers began chipping away, scoring twice in the third and once in the fifth. In the bottom of the seventh, PV plated two runs, but the Lady Wreckers got the final out to leave town with the victory.

Bloom added an RBI-single, and Raynessa Paulino-Diaz also singled.

Mikayla Yuricheck tripled and singled, for Panther Valley, and teammates Kyla McQuillen and Morgan Orsulak both singled twice.

Morgan O’Brien had a tworun single.

PV pitcher Ava Alabovitz scattered eight hits, struck out five and allowed just one earned run.

a double and single, leading the Lady Wreckers to the Division III victory at Shenandoah Valley.

Maddie vonFrisch earned the victory, working a complete game and striking out 12.

Weatherly Area 6, Panther Valley 5Winning pitcher Maddie vonFrisch struck out 12, and Weatherly withstood a late

Weatherly cleanup hitter Rachel Rosenlund went 3-for-4 with a double, two singles and three RBIs, while vonFrisch helped her cause with three singles, two RBI and two runs scored. Anna

and Paulino-Diaz.

Weatherly Area 5, Shenandoah Valley 4Rachel Rosenlund stroked

Kelly Michaels, vonFrisch, Weston and Zuberi all had singles in the win. For Shenandoah Valley, Vanessa Coyle led the way with a double and single. Ava Menjivar, Hannah DeAngelo and Abbie Davis added two singles each.

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vonFrisch and Paulino-Diaz; Davis and V. Coyle. W - vonFrisch. L - Davis.

Blue Devils get past Wreckers baseball

Brayden Maksimik went 2-for-4 with a home run as Shenandoah Valley pulled away from Weatherly Area

11-4 in a Schuylkill League Division III baseball game last week in Shenandoah.

Brady Najda, Jake Matta,

Chase McCole, Nick Ryan, Landon Monaghan and Brandon Boris each had two hits for Shenandoah Valley, which pulled away with a six-run fifth inning. Ryan got the mound win, striking out 13 over five innings.

Jack James went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs for the Wreckers. Ian McLaurin, Klauss Eroh and Tanner Hinkle all singled.

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by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

She’s the most decorated and talented player in her school’s history, one of the highest-scoring players in all of Pennsylvania girls’ lacrosse, and has already signed with Stony Brook University to continue her lacrosse exploits at the next level. Yet the work never stops for Crestwood’s Isabella Caporuscio, who continues to strive to be the best player she can be.

The fruits of that labor are evident in the Lady Comets’ 14-2 season to date, and in the milestones she continues to reach. Last week, the senior scored 30 goals and assisted on 15 others in leading the Lady Comets to four victories. During that four-game stretch, Caporuscio hit career milestones in assists (100), goals (400) and points (500).

“It feels good to see hard work start to pay off,” the 18-year-old Mountain Top resident said. “I’m lucky to be on a team where there’s nothing but support and positivity all over. I wouldn’t be anywhere if it wasn’t for my teammates and coaches

constantly pushing me to new heights.”

They are heights reached through a tireless work ethic that continues year-round. When others may be putting their sticks away after the season, she is just bringing hers out. “In my opinion, the off season should be the time you put in the most work,” said Caporuscio, who plays for travel team Jersey Thunder Lacrosse when she’s not playing for the Lady Comets or minding the net as the school’s field hockey goalkeeper in the fall. “Success is self-earned, and if you want something bad enough you have to develop self-discipline and be willing to do what others won’t. I try to get my stick in my hand almost every day in the off season, so when I come into the regular season I’m one step ahead.”

That is somewhere Caporuscio always wants to be. As other teams continue to conjure up ways to slow her, she continues to evolve her game and take it to another level.

“My goal this year was to play out of my comfort zone,” she explained. “I was always told that if it doesn’t challenge you it won’t

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change you, so I’ve been throwing in a couple tough tricks shots here and there. Sometimes I hit the shot, other times I don’t, but the only way I’ll be consistent is if I continue to shoot them.

“I’m hoping it prepares me for the next level and gives me a couple different things to keep in the back pocket.”

While the spectator’s focus is on the scoring, Caporuscio is quick to point out it is only a part of the big picture of lacrosse. It is her team’s hustle and attention to detail that has fueled its continued success this spring.

“Scoring is important, but it’s also a small part of the play,” she said. “I give the credit to the people you don’t always see on the stat sheet. The ones battling for the ground balls or making big stops on defense are the girls who need the credit.

“We aren’t dangerous because we score, we are dangerous because we give 110 percent all over the field. Everyone has stepped up in different ways this year and I couldn’t be more proud of these girls.”

Although they are playing at a high level, the Lady Comets want to be peaking when the District 2 Tournament begins in a few weeks. “We have been playing very well together, but we will definitely be looking to improve a few things before we head to the tournament,” Caporuscio said. “One thing about this team is that we want nothing but success for each other, and that’s huge when you’re trying to build a winning culture. There’s nothing but love between this group.”

With her season and her

high school career winding down, Caporuscio took a moment to reflect on her time at Crestwood, and what she’ll miss.

“I’ll miss my teammates and coaches the most,” she said. “No one compares to these girls. Our coaches have high expectations for us, but that’s why we’ve been so successful. It’s a special group and we have a lot of fun together.”

And they’re not through yet. There’s always more work to do.

“The main goal is to win as many games as possible,” she said. “But as long as we give it everything we have, even when the odds are against us, I think you can count that as a pretty successful season.

“Whatever happens I can promise you this team won’t go down without a fight.”

Crestwood’s Isabella Caporuscio draws attention from Tunkhannock defenders as she looks for an opening during a WVC girls’ lacrosse contest last week. Caporuscio reached 400 career goals, 500 points and 100 assists in last week’s four victories.

PHOTO BY BOB GAETANO