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At a special meeting on May 24, the Weatherly Area School Board approved applying for a $525,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) targeted grant. Money from the CFA grants is designated to be used for buildings and grounds. The money would be used for a new roof on the Middle School. The grant requires a 25% match, about $131,000, which is in the District’s construction fund.
The special meeting appointed Dr. Brian Pipech as temporary secretary.
Former school board member Chrissie Houser spoke during public comments, raising the question of why all coaching positions are posted as open on social media? Member Tyree Harris had checked with WASD solicitor Chris Slusser before posting it. “I’d like to see what
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FOAM FUN FOR EVERYONE: One of the most popular attractions at the Family Fun Festival to celebrate White Haven’s Bicentennial after the White Haven Memorial Day parade on Sunday was That Foam Party Guy. Clouds of cooling foam were shot into a a crowd of excited kids (and a few adults), who tossed it, dove into it, and had a fabulous time. For a look at the parade and more of the party, please turn to pages 6 & 7.
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Recycling will continue in White Haven Borough. At its May 20 meeting, borough council accepted a bid for a 5-year contract for weekly refuse collection and recycling from current supplier Casella Refuse for $956,346. Casella was lowest bidder for the combination. Anthracite Waste was lowest bidder for refuse collection alone at $758,100. Bids were also sought for an add-on of bulk collections, but council decided
against that option. Bulk items can be picked up curbside at the cost of the resident, and information on pricing will be made available.
Casella representative Jonas Kreitzer was present. He was asked whether items put out for recycling were actually recycled. The firm sends all the materials to a recycling center in Hanover Township. While contamination can be an issue, items are weeded out there.
While it is not a cost-saving measure, it keeps the material
out of landfills, and prices for some commodities are beginning to come back, Kreitzer said.
Educating people about what is and isn’t recyclable was suggested, through a video, mailings, or posters; a Luzerne County grant may be available for this purpose, and Kreitzer agreed to provide materials.
A resident’s suggestion to prohibit parking on one side of Northumberland Street on garbage days so garbage would not have to be hauled uphill to
the alley behind the street met with approval. Council voted to have the solicitor draw up an amendment to the borough’s parking ordinance.
Dominic Yanuzzi presented the results of the Benesch Engineering survey of the condition of Main Street in advance of the Interstate 80
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We spent much of last weekend on Memorial Day activities, honoring the men and women who fought and died in the service of our country. Many words were spoken about their sacrifice and bravery. Many of those words were spoken by politicians.
There is no problem with the words. They are all true. Those who serve in the military give up a portion of their lives to their country. They spend prime years of their lives, a time when they could be attending college or making headway in their careers, in the service instead. They go, with the knowledge that their ultimate purpose in the military is to defend our country, and that they could be injured or killed. They deserve our thanks, which we primarily give on Veterans Day, and our remembrance, which comes on Memorial Day.
Those who died sacrificed their lives for an ideal, a country that promises “liberty, and justice for all.” It’s a promise not perfectly kept, but it is a worthy goal.
It’s painful to watch the partisan divisions in our country, and to listen to the insults and cheap shots our politicians routinely trade. Freedom of speech is one of the values our military defends—and it should be. But when we interpret political speech as the right to insult and demean one another, when we try to stamp out dissenting opinions, when we allow our elected officials to behave like children while performing their duties, we dishonor those who have sacrificed and died. They fought for the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation. They didn’t fight and die for bitterness and division. We honor them by showing respect for each other.
From The Journal-Herald Issue of May 26, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder Civil War Re-enactors will attend this Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Laurel Cemetery to honor First Sergeant A. Kocher and soldier Hiram Purcell who are both buried here.
A developer is looking at the former Oakwood Trailer Park on Route 940 in Kidder Township to create a retirement village of up to 150 homes. The proposed development would be selfcontained with its own roads, water system and security.
The front page photo shows the new sign for Ted Newton’s raft rental business in the Canal Depot building on White Haven’s Main Street.
43 names are on the list of potential graduates of the Weatherly Area High School.
The Weatherly Area School District is reported to have one of the lowest drop-out rates in the state 0.7%.
Senior profiles this week were Kristen Belles, Justine Sefchick and Lenora Thomas, all high school seniors.
This issue had an insert from Albrightsville Supply & Rental.
Ripa Jewelers relocated to 2 East Broad Street in Hazleton.
Fairway Motors advertised a 1994 2-door Chevy S-Series pickup truck for $9,495.
Sandy Valley Horse Farm invited all to their Family Fun Day this Saturday.
Steve Stallone attended the District 11 2A softball playoffs which put Weatherly Area at Northwestern. Weatherly lost this game to end their season at 10 & 7.
The boys’ baseball team ended their season with a win, to close out a 1 & 17 campaign.
Phil Engman was Ramblin’ On about the Yankees having the best record in baseball, and the Mets being over .500 a rare time. He also notes a Rangers vs. NJ Devils series going on in the Stanley Cup quarter finals. He managed to get a column out between finals and caddying.
Movie writer Pete Chapla wrote about When a Man Loves a Woman.
The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is performing Macbeth through June 12. Our review touts the show as an exciting tale of treachery, and revenge. “We recommend this performance for anyone over the age of 12… Shakespeare buffs, you must go.”
From The Journal Issue of May 25, 1944 Editor W.C. Taylor American Legion Post 592 of White Haven will parade on Sunday from upper Main Street to the White Haven cemetery, hold services there, then parade to the Honor Roll for additional services. Legion members will then go to the Catholic cemetery for final services.
Two gold service stars have been placed on the Honor Roll plaque in memory of William Mulligan and Edward Herbener, two locals who lost their lives in the present conflict.
The White Haven Choral Club, under the direction of Miss Martha Hayes, will present a spring concert at the schoolhouse auditorium the evening of Friday, May 26th. The public is cordially invited.
(Students) Doris Burke and Margaret Keck attended the State Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y convention in Harrisburg last Saturday and Sunday… under the supervision of Mrs. J. R. Barry. Miss Burke is president and Miss Keck vice president of the local club.
bridge reconstruction project, as well as the stormwater pipes along Route 940 from the I-80 ramps.
In her report, borough manager Linda Szoke issued a reminder that the June 24 meeting will include a public hearing on a proposed towing ordinance, and will start with a work session at 6 p.m. to discuss a façade ordinance for the business district.
A letter of intent to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the study of EMS services was approved. Surrounding area communities are also sending letters so a regional solution can be studied.
HONORING THOSE LOST AT SEA: The White Haven combined Honor Guard provided and gun salute off the Lehigh River Bridge on Memorial Day to honor the servicemen and women lost at seas. A wreath was tossed into the river. Services were also held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, the Honor Roll, and Lehigh Cemetery.
Notice of Intent to Remediate to an Environmental Standard. (Sections 302(e)(1)(ii), 303(h)(1)(ii), 304(n)(1)(i), and 305(c)(1)) & Newspaper Notification of Receipt of a Final Report for Statewide Health Standard (Sections 302(e)(2), 303(h)(2))
Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2., notice is hereby given that Crawford Environmental Services, LLC, on behalf of Fegley Oil Company, Inc., has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection a Notice of Intent to Remediate and a Final Report for a site located at 210 Washington Street, Freeland, Luzerne County. The onsite soils had been found to be impacted with No.2 fuel oil. The remediation measures conducted onsite included soil excavation with offsite disposal. The current and future use of the property is expected to be residential. Fegley Oil Company, Inc. has indicated that the remediation measures taken have attained compliance with the Statewide Health clean up standard established under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act.
This notice is made under the provision of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the Act of May 19, 1995, P.L. #4, No. 2
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The White Haven Volunteer Fire Company Social Club requested permission to hold an event in their parking lot on June 29 from 6-10 p.m. with the North of 40 band performing. Since they were not asking to close the road, no permission was needed.
Randy Schlatter, a parttime patrolman from East Stroudsburg, was hired as a part-time police officer, and sworn in at the end of the meeting.
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Logan Sheetz was hired as a full-time employee of the public works department.
Taxes are coming in, and the $40,000 that was borrowed from the investment account was repaid.
Present were council member Charlie Best, Julie Falon, John Klem, Bob Lamson, Zane Writer and John Zugarek; Harvey Morrison was absent.
The Reverend Glen R. Hueholt
Born into life November 2, 1926 Called to eternal life May 26, 2024
The Reverend Glen R. Hueholt, age 97, died at home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded
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Glen was born on November 2, 1926, in Burlington, Iowa to the late Charles and Mabel (Peterson) Hueholt. Glen was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School (Iowa); Findlay College; Winebrenner Theological Seminary; and Pittsburgh Zenia Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He also attended Oberlin College Seminary and completed clinical training leading to certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Chaplain and Clinical Chaplaincy Supervisor. After losing his own father at the age of 10, Glen realized how the Love of God is manifested through local ministry. Glen dedicated his life to this ministry, being ordained first by the Iowa Eldership of the Churches of God (Iowa, 1945); licensed by the West Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church (1948); and ordained by the Conemaugh Presbytery, United Presbyterian Church (Bolivar, PA, 1952). His ordination vows to the Presbyterian Church were renewed after 60 years in 2012.
Glen faithfully served churches for over 70 years and his pastorates were follows: Northview Methodist Church, Ohio (1945-47); Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Penny Methodist Churches, Ohio (1948-51); Scotch Ridge University Presbyterian Church,
Ohio (1951); Bolivar and Bethel United Presbyterian Churches, Pa. (1952-55); Reedurban United Presbyterian Church, Ohio (1955-61); First United Presbyterian Church Gallipolis, Ohio (1961-1973); First United Presbyterian Church Bloomsburg, Pa. (1973-80); First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly (1980-2020); Mahanoy City Presbyterian Church, Pa. (1992-99); and Freeland United Presbyterian Church, Pa. (2005-2020). He was a chaplain for Gallipolis State Institute, Muncy Correctional Center, and Selinsgrove Center. Glen was the Chaplaincy Program Director for White Haven Center from 1980 to 1982. During his tenure, Faith Chapel was created at the Center.
Throughout his career, Glen was active as a member/officer in local ministerial, Synod, and Presbytery committees. He had a special interest in mental health and disability services and served as organizing president of the Gallia County, Ohio Mental Health Mental Retardation Association and Guiding Hand School for children with disabilities. He enjoyed camping, traveling, visiting historical places, gardening, and carpentry. He conducted tours of Israel with inter-faith groups. A highlight of his travels was a tour to the Passion Play in Germany. A
rural farm boy at heart, Glen collected small tractors, farm equipment, and cars.
In 1949, Glen married Lois Webber, his life-long love and faithful supporter of his ministry. Their marriage spanned 65 years until her death in 2015. A son, James, and brother, LaVerne, also predeceased him.
Glen is survived by his brother Harold; his children Richard Glen (Jolene) Hueholt, Barbara Ann (Dayton) Holmes, and Carol Susan (Craig) Young; grandchildren Michael Glen (Kim) Spangler, Kenneth Hueholt, Bethany (Jamie) Leavens, and Nicholas Hueholt; great-grandchildren Michaela Spangler, Natasha Leavens, and Mitchell Leavens. He is also survived by his treasured friends and caretakers Juliet BoduDwomo, Agnes Asiamah, Irene Ayenor, and Rebecca Opuku, and by many of his beloved Webber and Hueholt extended families.
A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held on June 29, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Weatherly with the Reverend David Hueholt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock AR 72202 or First Presbyterian Church, Spring St., Weatherly PA 18255.
Arrangements are by Newcomer Funeral Home, Columbus, and Phillip J. Jeffries Funeral Home in Weatherly.
Memorial Day weekend merged with my birthday this year, and that made it busy. I enjoyed birthday cards and dinner, then also took things easy on Saturday the gift of free time. Sunday we took pictures of White Haven’s Memorial Day parade and park event. Then we drove to Maryland ahead of a family gathering.
Seeing the parade with its floats (several of which honored our veterans) had
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me standing in the roadway, taking pictures for this issue. I earned a bit of sunburn. The sunny day was perfect for the event which was the parade, then park party. At the park, we watched as kids enjoyed a foam party. It was fun to see, but not for me to get foamy I stuck to visiting the booths and talking to people who turned out. A picture on page one of this issue shows the foam fun.
We rode into the sunset, heading south into Maryland to overnight. Memorial Day Monday, we attended an unveiling at the Hebrew Cemetery for my cousin Andy’s stone, then gathered with family for a nosh ahead of driving home.
The unveiling of the cemetery stone is a solemn time, with prayers and remembering Andy, who fought a fierce battle with diseases before leukemia took him away far too soon. The cemetery event wrapped up just as the rains started. Our drive back to the house passed through a squall of heavy rain, which let up just as we arrived.
Northbound by mid-
by seth iseNbergafternoon after enjoying time with relatives, we beat the traffic and arrived back into White Haven well before dark.
On our ride, we gawked at the huge new buildings under construction by the interstates. As an example, the old Maple Press building has been replaced by three substantial warehouses. The Maple Press used to have a large lawn with the building atop a small hill. Now, there’s a warehouse under construction on the lawn.
We made a stop at Hunt Valley to get dinner. Behind the Wegmans there where we stopped is an enormous medium-rise apartment building as long as a city block. The new residents can walk or bike to the commuter train station, next door to the Wegmans, and catch a ride into Baltimore.
There used to be a big difference in gas prices between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Prices were better back home in White Haven this time.
On our drives, we sighted a fox near Hunt Valley in the
horsey area (lots of horse farms), and close to home, a pair of geese and their goslings, and a wild turkey. Also at home, we have Japanese irises in bloom, and our mock orange tree is putting on a show with many, many white flowers. Next up, some roses near the White Haven office.
The Reverend Glen Hueholt passed this week. He was a part of our lives for 30 years, and was a friend. He lived a full life and his presence lingers in White Haven, Weatherly and Lake Harmony where he lived and ministered. A memory of Glen I have was that I had run my truck too low on fuel and was out just shy of the Turnpike gas stations. Glen spotted me as he was driving back to his home and pulled around, then drove home with me to get a gas can, and then drove me back to the gas stations, then to the truck… a good deed from a good friend. Ruth and I join many who will miss him.
To all my readers, I hope you all had a happy Memorial Day weekend, and wish you good health as we head into June.
PROCLAMATIONS were presented to White Haven on its 200th birthday by PA Senator David Argall and PA Representative Mike Cabell at Lehigh Park after the Memorial Day parade. Shown from left are Luzerne County Council member Jimmy Sabatino, Rep. Cabell, Sen. Argall, White Haven council members John Zugarek and John Klem, Mayor Fred Meier, and council members Julie Fallon, Bob Lamson, and Zane Writer.
Friday and Saturday, June 7 - 8, the Hazleton Art League’s 13th Annual Art Youth Expo (AYE 13), featuring young artists from ages 13-30, opens at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts with a reception Friday, June 7 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Immediately following the opening reception is an open mic-style talent showcase with cash prizes for the most original and the best performance.
On Saturday, June 8, the
festival continues with live music, food, art projects and fun for the whole family. The award ceremony is later that day at 6 p.m.
This year, a new opportunity for young people to flex their culinary arts muscle will be included in the events on Saturday with ‘Bake Jam.’ Bakers and jammers are invited to create and sell their concoctions and confections during the event. There will be fun for the whole family. The art exhibition will be on view
through Sunday, June 30. Admission for our regular events is always free. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays and holidays. For Information on classes, programs, and other events follow us on social media or go to our website: hazletonartleague.org The Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201, 570-455-3333
This year Zions Nursery School celebrated their 40th 4-year-old class graduation. The school opened in October 1983 and the first class graduated in May of 1984. This year the 3-year & 4-year classes were combined.
In recognition of the school’s 40th year, former students/ alumni who attended the end of the year program were asked to join the newly graduated students up front for a photo.
Without the many families in Weatherly and surrounding communities who have chosen to entrust their children’s beginning educations over the years to this school, Zions Nursery School, like so many other wonderful organizations, would not have survived.
We at ZNS would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for the support & love of this wonderful community! 2024 4-year-old graduates are Gabriel Dolan, Ayla Gregory, and Taylor Howton.
The following is the honor roll list from the Weatherly Area Middle School for the third marking period which ended March 28.
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR LIST
The criteria for students to earn Principal’s Honors is to attain an average grade of 95 or better in major subjects with no grade below 90 in any subject taken:
6TH GRADE: Sophia Durham, Corbin Gerhard, Elsie Gower, Lilah Gower, Troy Holman, Dinah Janiec, Evan Janiec, Ada Kresge, Carter Minnick, Emma Moyer, Emma Posser, Mikayla Pugh.
7TH GRADE: Levi Aneskevich, Brandon Antolick, Melina Ayala, Elizabeth DiGennaro, Jillian Esposito, Maci Kane, Alexia Kehler, Willow Lare, Madison Makowiec, Jaxon McKeegan, John Thomas, Ava Zimmerman.
8TH GRADE: Joseph Esposito, Kolton Reiner.
FIRST HONORS
The criteria for students to earn First Honors is to attain an average grade of 90 or better in major subjects with no grade below an 85 in any subject taken:
6TH GRADE:
Rose Alfieri, Riley Bachert, MaBella Gerhard, Mikayla Kuntz, Mason Russell, Shayna Pugh, Austin Suveg, Ruby Torgersen, Helena Williams, Camden Zimmerman.
7TH GRADE:
Rex Bellizia, Ashley Bingham, Raven Biles, Eli Brown, Jameson DeLauretis, Linda Houser, Brianna Kiddish, Katie Knock, Ella Mohr, Derek Moyer, Carl Schweitzer, Lillianna Sincavage, Trinity Spence, Jacob Yanac, Riley Zawilski.
8TH GRADE: Rebecca Alfieri, Vincent Cuddeford III, Maddie Heister, Kyle Reiner, Aiden Slovik.
SECOND HONORS
The criteria for students to earn Second Honors is to attain an average grade of 85-89 in major subjects with no grade below an 80 in any subject taken:
6TH GRADE: Forrest Clark, Stephen Delman, Angelina Gregory, Gianna Guerra, Ryley Jacoby, Mackenzie Klem, Katherine Morales, Evan Snyder, Sophia Stewart.
7TH GRADE:
Maura Brewer, Dominick Gudoski, Mason Keefer, Wyatt Kokinda, Madelynne Osborn, Jaxson Schaeffer, Mason Sholtis.
8TH GRADE:
Mya Binder, Samantha Generose, Mikayla Haraschak, Noah Mayernick, Tyler Keck, Edward Masterson III, Derek Ochs, Evan Perez,
REAL SCRABBLE WINNERS REVEALED: Last week, we had the wrong picture with the winners of the Weatherly Rotary Scrabble Tournament. The club gives the 3rd graders in the Weatherly Area Elementary School dictionaries at the beginning of the school year. After practicing with the dictionaries and the Scrabble games, they play a Scrabble tournament at the end of the year. Interact members from the high school come over to help the kids play and score the games. Shown from left are first place winner Cassidy Witner ($25 gift card), second place winner Vera Weston ($15 gift card), and tied for third, Damian Krieger and Elijah Goralewski ($10 gift cards). All gift cards were for Barnes & Noble to encourage reading. Our apologies for the error.
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else is out there,” explained Harris.
Member Ryan Binder remarked that “It is hard to find coaches…” and added “technically, we have to post
them.” But he also noted some concerns from existing coaches who plan to continue. He wrapped up the discussion by noting there should be a “focus on soccer, where there is an open position.”
The regular caucus meeting for the WASB will be next Wednesday, June 5, starting at 6 p.m.
Last week members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 visited the Weatherly Senior Center and decorated a patriotic tree for the senior citizens. They also spoke about the poppy, the flower of remembrance, and distributed poppies to those attending. Shown from left are Tina Zink, Judy Desrosiers, Carol Eroh, Karen Andrews, and Georgia Farrow.
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Weatherly Senior Center Director Eva Labanoski presents American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 president Georgia Farrow with a Certificate of Appreciation for all the Auxiliary does for the community. Everyone then enjoyed a delicious piece of cake.
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The White Haven Trout Festival, hosted by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited, is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. This great event will include plenty of family friendly activities, as well as activities for the experienced fisherman. Admission to the Trout Festival is free. Tents with displays and vendors will be outside the library in the Rail Yard Park with more activities inside too.
The Library will be sponsoring its first 5K Fun Run and Walk during the Festival. This event is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. It starts and ends at the D&L White Haven North Trail Head in downtown White Haven by G&A Hardware. Adults are $10. Kids and teens are $5. Please register at the Library.
The Library is also hosting a Fish Fry on the day of this event. Funds raised will benefit children’s programming. Tickets are now available and can be
purchased at the library for $12. The menu will be breaded white fish, mac and cheese and coleslaw.
For the third year in a row, the White Haven Area Community Library will host the YMCA Food and Fun Program. It will run Monday through Friday beginning June 24 and ending August 16. Each day the program will run from10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All area children who have completed Kindergarten through age 17 are welcome to come join in for a day full of active games, crafts and fun surprises. Lunch and snack are provided. Please make sure to follow our Facebook page for details on how to register.
The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven Community as well as visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
Be sure to check out the library Facebook page for more information on events.
At its meeting on May 1, the Dennison Township board of supervisors voted to send a letter to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, asking for a study of emergency management services options. The letter came out of a meeting several months ago in White Haven, where local communities heard about possible solutions to the problems plaguing ambulance services. One of the solutions that will be studied is regionalization of the service.
The meeting opened, then supervisors went into an executive session regarding litigation. After about a half hour, they returned to conduct routine business, including: •accepting the resignation of emergency management coordinator Chris Zwiebel •changing bank signatures from former member Bruce
Thomas to Chris Bender •updating delinquent sewer account liens for customers owing more than $500. It was noted that the township received a check on the most delinquent customer when their property was sold.
A report was received fro Barry Isset Engineers regarding work to be done on Hollenback.
A drainage complaint on Ramblewood Drive will be looked at.
Zoning officer Tim Dow issued three permits for the month, and reviewed two complaints.
Roadmaster Jim Yackiel swept all the roads, cleared a culvert on Ramblewood, cleaned up trash on Red Shale Pit Road, and began planning for grading and box drain cleaning.
Supervisors decided to buy a small amount of a newer type of material for pothole filling, to see how well it performs.
The supervisors meet next on Wednesday, June 5, at 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1—Trout Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library
SATURDAY, JUNE 1— Crestwood High School Graduation, 1 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre
SUNDAY, JUNE 2— Weatherly Area High School Baccalaureate Service, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes
TUESDAY, JUNE 4—Paint & Sip, 6-7:30 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Library, 570-427-5085 to register by May 23
THURSDAY, JUNE 6–SATURDAY, JUNE 8 — McAdoo Fire Co. bazaar, former Keystone Hose Co. building, Grant & Hancock Streets
FRIDAY, JUNE 7— Weatherly Area High School Graduation, 6 p.m., Middle School Gymnasium
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 8 & 9—Weatherly HillClimb
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 8 & 9—Community Yard Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hickory Hills, 570-443-8108
SATURDAY, JUNE 8—Trail Fest, Main Street, White Haven
SATURDAY, JUNE 8—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, JUNE 8—Flea Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pocono Lake United Methodist Church, 570-646-2460
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 15 & 16—Patchtown Days, Eckley Miners’ Village
SATURDAY, JUNE 22—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, JUNE 29—Plant Swap, 2-5 p.m., Weatherly Area Museum
SATURDAY, JUNE 29—North of 40, 6-9 p.m., White Haven Volunteer Fire Company Social Club parking lot
SATURDAY, JULY 13—Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by White Haven Sports Association, Lehigh Park
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The Kutztown University men’s and women’s track and field teams combined to earn seven All-Region honors when the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2024 Division II All-Region teams last week. Among them is Weatherly Area High School graduate Jacob Solonoski.
To earn All-Region honors, student-athletes must record one of the top five performances in the region in an individual event or be a member of one of the three fastest relay teams in the region.
Solonoski received the honor in the hammer throw. This season, the Weatherly resident and Kutztown University junior launched a top throw of 54.02 meters (177 feet, 3
inches) to place fourth in the PSAC finals. He improved last year’s 12th-place finish by eight positions. Earlier this spring, he won the Coach Pollard Invitational with a throw of 173 feet, 11 1/4 inches (53.02 meters) and he now owns the fifth-best hammer throw in Kutztown program history.
In addition to Solonoski, Kutztown teammate Joe Jardine brought home two different All-Region awards in the pole vault and long jump, while Kevin Givone received honors in the javelin. Givone and Jardine advanced to the NCAA National Championships this spring.
On the women’s side, Delaney Beard earned All-Region in the triple jump, Myah Davies in the pole vault and Sophia Knerr in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
Morgan Kelly, Marian’s pitching ace for the past four seasons, delivered a memorable parting shot at rival Weatherly Area during last week’s District 11 Class 2A semifinal in Orwigsburg. She hurled a five-inning no-hitter, recording 12 of the 15 outs via strikeout in yet another dominant pitching performance. At the plate, she ripped a double and single, driving in a pair of runs.
When all was said and done, Marian had rolled to an 11-0 victory and into this week’s championship game against top seed Tri-Valley. That game was scheduled to be played Tuesday at Blue Mountain High School.
Marian took advantage of Kelly’s powerful right arm to hold Weatherly in check, and six Lady Wrecker errors put the game out of reach early. It was called after five innings when the PIAA Mercy Rule was invoked.
In addition to Kelly’s two hits, Marian (15-6) received singles from freshman DeAnna Pugh and senior Gracie Gallagher. Zoe Katona and Malina Letcher each drove in a run.
The Lady Wreckers’ season ended at 7-14.
The UNICO All-Star Football Classic, a game with roots back to the 1950s, is set for this Saturday night at Wyoming Area’s stadium in West Pittston. Game time is 7 p.m. The 74th edition of the game that first started in December of 1951 will feature the top senior football players from the Wyoming Valley Conference and prep school Wyoming Seminary. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5.
UNICO is the largest Italian American organization in the United States. The Wilkes-Barre Chapter dedicates revenues from this game to Wyoming Valley charities — 75 percent to charities or agencies associated with mental health, and 25 percent to general charities. The Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO has donated in excess of $30,000 per year to the various charities which benefit the local community.
The game honors all-star seniors from each of the schools
in the WVC. The game was cancelled the year of the 1972 Agnes Flood, although the team was selected and recognized. In 1974 the game was played twice when the UNICO game was played, followed by an All-Star team of UNICO playing an AllStar team of the members of the Dream Game in Lackawanna County.
More than 5,000 Wyoming Valley football players have played in the UNICO game since its inception.
A banquet honoring this year’s players was held Wednesday at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter, with sponsors award winner Randy Spencer of Wyoming Area also being feted. He led the Warriors to a state championship a few seasons ago.
Spencer will coach the Pioneers. New Pittston Area coach Joe DeLucca will coach the Miners.
The Miners team includes players from Crestwood, Dallas,
Hanover Area, Hazleton Area, Holy Redeemer, Nanticoke Area, Pittston Area and WilkesBarre Area. The Pioneers include seniors from Berwick, Lake-Lehman, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Area, Wyoming Seminary and Wyoming Valley West.
Crestwood’s James Barrett (K/P/RB), Mason Girton (LB), Logan Rolles (RB/LB), Matt Sklarosky (WR/DB) and Jason Swank (WR/DB) have been selected to play for the Miners.
The following are the rosters for this year’s game: Miners
Crestwood: James Barrett, K/P/RB; Mason Girton, LB; Logan Rolles, RB/LB; Matt Sklarosky, WR/DB; Jason Swank, WR/ DB.
Dallas: Nick Farrell, TE/OLB; AJ Fife, OG/LB; Emmitt Moore, OL; Brady Rosencrans, OT/DE; Lucas Tirpak, DB/WR. Hanover Area: Ezequiel Hernaiz-OL/DL; Jayden Shortz-RB/LB.
Hazleton Area: Robert Anderson, OL/DL; Brayan Calcano, OL/DL; Zander Coleman, TE/ILB; Brady Mizenko, RB/OLB; Peter Youngcourt, OL/DL.
Holy Redeemer: Owen Boshek, DL; Ryan Garvin, RB/LB; Luke Hajkowski, DL/OL; DJ McDermott, WR/LB.
Nanticoke Area: Steve Armstrong, FB/LB; Zack Fox, RB/DB; Jaidyn Johnson, TE/DE; Mike Park, OL/DL; Seth Raymer, TE/DE; Gavin Turak, WR/DB; Ryan Wiaterowski, OL/DL. Pittston Area: Ciaran Bilbow, TE/DE/LB; Drew DeLucca, QB/DB; AJ Scalpi, DL/OL. Wilkes-Barre Area: DJ Battle, DE; Connor Chapple, C/DT; Bobby Delescavage, DE/TE; Gio Gonzalez, OT/DT; Jovan Goodwin, WR/ DB; Max Gregor, DE/OLB; Connor Kelly, LB/RB; Evan Laybourn-Boddie, WR/DB; Ariel Lopez, WR/DB; Howie Shiner, RB/LB. Pioneers
Berwick: Liam Carroll, OL/DL/LB; Jimmy DeAndrea, LB; Josh Kishbaugh, CB; Ethan Lear, QB; Harrison Snyder, DE/TE; Tyler Winter; RB.
Lake-Lehman: Jakob Daum, WR/OLB; Jacob McHenry, OL/DL; Justin Pudimott, RB/LB; Bayne Raspen, FB/TE/LB/DE; Brayden Savage, OL/DL.
Tunkhannock: Brody Gregory, OL/DL; Austin Holiday, WR/DB; Evan Montross, FB/LB; Joey Ross, OFF UTL/DB; Logan Ross, RB/LB.
Wyoming Area: Luke Barhight, FB/DE/ LS; Liam Burke, K; Aaron Crossley, RB/LB; Jacob Gustitus, OL/DL; James Hizynski, TE/ DE; Jayden Jones, OL/DL; Jacob Krulick, C; Skyler Pierce, DE/WR; Sam Rau, DL/OL; Nick Scalzo, NG; Anthony VanAuken, OL. Wyoming Seminary: Joey English, WR/ DB.
Wyoming Valley West: Tajae Albritton, WR/DB; Isaiah Cobb, RB/LB; Dajaun Edwards, OL; Jacoy Grant, OL/DL; Nasir Hall, OL/DL; Ty Makarewicz, WR/ DB; Bronx Maldonado, LB/DL; Zubair Sharif, TE/LB; Eliot Thomas, DL/OL; Maki Wells, WR/DB; Lucaz Zdancewicz, UTL.
Crestwood still moves on to state tournament next week
Unable to put the ball in the net for the first half and beyond, Crestwood found itself in a big hole in last week’s District 2 Class 2A boys’ lacrosse championship game with Scranton Prep. While the visiting Comets did come to life in the third quarter, it was too late to avoid a 10-4 setback as Scranton Prep recorded its firstever district championship.
Will McPartland scored five goals, including a pair of fourthquarter goals that helped cement
Prep’s first district title.
While the Comets were struggling to find a way to score, McPartland took advantage with two goals and an assist during the second quarter as Prep pulled away to a 6-0 halftime lead. The Cavaliers stretched that to 8-0 by the early stages of the third quarter.
“You want to be able to prove to yourself that you can put the ball in the net,” Crestwood coach Brian Zabroski lamented.
“We were struggling. Our staple all year was ball movement to a shot and we found
ourselves trying to beat the guy one-on-one.”
Crestwood did rally with three straight goals to pull within 8-3 but would get no closer. McPartland put the game away with his two fourth-quarter goals.
Mackey Lynett scored three goals while Brady Holmes had two goals and an assist for Scranton Prep, which finished with a 29-22 advantage in shots.
Ashton Amend scored twice for the Comets, while Jack Augustine had a goal and assist.
Osten Grigas scored Crestwood’s
Anyone following Formula One racing knows that Max Verstappen and Red Bull have owned the sport for the past three seasons. Over his career, Verstappen has won 59 Grand Prix overall, including capturing a world-record 19 races last season. This year, he piled up eight consecutive pole wins and was vying for a world-record ninth during his weekend in Monaco.
It didn’t happen because the weekend belonged to Monaco native Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). Leclerc was the fastest during practice sessions and walked away from Saturday’s qualifying
with the pole position. Then, on Sunday, he defied ‘the curse’ (never having won in Monte Carlo) by capturing his first Monaco Grand Prix.
Leclerc’s victory in Monaco, a race that holds a special place in the hearts of all Formula One enthusiasts, was a significant moment. Even Prince Albert of Monaco was visibly emotional during the post-race podium celebrations as he presented the winner’s trophy. As the home crowd cheered wildly, the prince joined the champagne spraying on the podium, something new for a presentation dignitary.
That win, coupled with Lando Norris’s victory in Miami on May 5, could signal a potential
first goal, and Gianni Piccolotti had two assists.
Aiden Jordan made nine saves in goal for Scranton Prep, and Ethan Zabroski had seven for Crestwood.
Both teams advance to the PIAA Class 2A Tournament that begins next Tuesday. Crestwood will face the District 1 champion at a site and time to be determined, while Scranton Prep gets the District 1 runner-up. That tournament is still ongoing.
shift in dominance in Formula One. If so, it would be a welcome change for fans who have waited patiently for competition in a sport that has seen little variety because of Verstappen’s dominance.
Leclerc’s 2024 successes include standing on the podium after the last three races, finishing third in Miami and Imola, and now winning in Monte Carlo. That string of positives has closed the gap with championship leader Max Verstappen, whom Leclerc now trails by 31 points. In addition,
after eight races, Red Bull’s margin over Ferrari in the Constructor’s Championship now stands at 24 points, with 16 races left to go in 2024. Who knows? Sunday’s King Charles of Monaco may soon become King Charles of Formula One and sweep iconic Ferrari back to the top of the sport—just like the old days.
British-based Dan Cawley writes on Formula One for The Sports Column.
Crestwood sophomore places third in high jump at PIAA Track and Field Championships
Crestwood’s Grayce Grazio made her second trip to the PIAA Track and Field Championships an even better one this spring. The sophomore jumper, who tied for third in the Girls’ Class 3A high jump as a freshman, captured third place all by herself this time around and brought home another bronze medal from the state finals in Shippensburg.
On Saturday morning, Grazio cleared a career-best 5-feet-6 inches to secure the bronze and once again prove she is one of the best high jumpers in the state.
“I was just happy to be on the podium again,” Grazio told media members at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium. She had been battling through a hip injury this spring, but failed to let that slow her down en route to the District 2 championship and now, another state medal.
She was edged out for the silver medal by Trinity’s Ella Sammel due to a tiebreaker. Grazio, who was seeded third at 5-5, came in at 5 feet and cleared that and 5-2 on her first attempts. However, she missed one time each at 5-4 and 5-5 before clearing those heights, while Sammel had just one miss at earlier heights.
Both jumpers cleared 5-6 on their third and final tries and joined 2-seed Ella Bahn from Spring Grove in a three-way battle for the gold. Sammel and Grazio failed on all three attempts at 5-7, but Bahn cleared that on her first try to wrap up the gold medal. Still, Grazio was more than pleased with her performance.
“I am proud I was able to get this medal. This is everything that I’ve been striving for, and I was able to jump one height
better than I did last year, so that shows the kind of progress I am making. I worked through an injury, and I am going to continue to get better from that and then get stronger for next year.”
Grazio was joined at states by Crestwood district-champion teammates Sarah Shipton and George Jennings.
Making her second straight appearance at the state meet, Shipton cleared 11 feet to tie for 13th place in the Girls’ Class 3A pole vault. There were 23 athletes competing.
Meanwhile, in the Boys’ Class
3A 200-meter dash, Jennings clocked a 22.99 to place 31st in the 34-runner field. The District 2 champion came into the competition seeded 33rd. Hazleton Area’s Sammy Guzman was the lone District 2 athlete to win a gold medal at this year’s championships. Guzman won the gold in the Boys’ Class 3A javelin with a winning toss of 208 feet, 8 inches. He was the top seed after claiming the District 2 title with a 207-7 earlier this month. For more from the PIAA Track and Field Championships, go to www.piaa.org.
Bidding for a fourth consecutive District 2 Class 2A lacrosse title, the Crestwood Lady Comets had their hands full with another set of Comets -- Abington Heights. Last Thursday in Wright Twp., the Lackawanna League champions used a strong defensive effort and a late goal from Allie Rothenberger to hold off Crestwood 10-8 and capture the district championship on Crestwood’s home field.
Clinging to a one-goal lead, Abington Heights killed off a potential game-tying possession from Crestwood before Rothenberger scored with 1:05 left to help seal the deal and end Crestwood’s stranglehold on the district trophy.
Only Abington Heights will advance to the PIAA Championships starting next week.
Crestwood opened a 3-1 lead after one quarter before Abington Heights turned up the
defensive pressure and grabbed a 5-3 halftime lead it would never relinquish.
Crestwood’s Hannah Ziegler had cut Abington Heights’ lead down to 9-8 with her third goal of the game at the 4-minute mark of the final quarter. But Abington Heights was able to gain possession and work the clock and held Crestwood scoreless the rest of the way.
The Abington win avenged two straight losses to Crestwood, including last year’s district final and this year’s regular-season meeting, won by Crestwood in overtime.
Isabella DeRiggi had three goals to lead Abington Heights, while Rothenberger, Sadie Gilbert and Lauren Bartell had two each.
Crestwood, playing without injured scoring leader Gia Caporuscio, was led by Jackie Gallagher’s four goals and Zielger’s three. Jordan Andrews had the other Crestwood goal.
Crestwood goalie Morgan Koons had a strong defensive game for her team, making seven saves and several other hustle plays that kept her team alive. She is one of just a handful of seniors in the Crestwood lineup.
Abington Heights will open its run in the PIAA Class 2A tournament next Tuesday against the District 1 number 4 finisher.