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East Side hoping to steer 940 truck traffic right way by Ruth Isenberg

CARBON CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE held its first-ever onsite graduation ceremony on Friday, June 18. The weather cooperated for the 27th annual ceremony, which featured speeches by the class president, valedictorian, and salutatorian, and by principal Brent Borzak, who predicted a bright future for those who worked hard to fill the skill gaps being created by Boomer retirements. Above, Michael Gower of Weatherly receives his diploma from Electrical Distribuyion & Automation/Electrician instructor (and his father) Mike Gower.

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The Journal-Herald Graduation Salute will appear next week. If you have photos of high school or college graduates you would like us to include, please email them to journalruth@gmail.com by Monday, June 28.

markings on the road, arrows noting Route 940 left, Route Traffic through East Side 534 right. Esa will continue to Borough on Route 940 conexplore ideas with PennDOT. tinues to be a concern, Mayor East Side will be receiving Louis Esa told borough coun- $31,505.44 over a two-year cil at their June 3 meeting in period as part of the American the John Murphy Room at the Rescue Plan. The funds can White Haven Area Commuonly be used to support public nity Library. PennDOT has health expenditures, address responded with an offer of negative economic impacts help with some signs to make caused by the public health sure traffic, especially trucks, emergency, replace lost public follows Route 940 and does sector revenue, provide not accidentally go up Bridge premium pay for essential Street when they come off of workers, or invest in water, the bridge over the Lehigh sewer and broadband infraRiver. structure. It cannot be use for Relocation of the sign in the roads. grassy triangle at the end of Complaints have been the bridge, and enhancing it coming in about grass cutting with bigger letters and “rabbit issues. One problem property ears” was suggested. was reportedly sold at a recent Another idea was adopting Sheriff’s Sale. an ordinance to restrict trucks The borough does not have from borough streets. an ordinance regarding derCouncil member Rudy Schoch elict properties. Solicitor Jim said they could make it one Nanovic said that they could way, going down only. Though determine who the owner of he was sure there would be a property in need of mainteobjections, “There’s a lot nance or repair is, and notify of children playing on Vine See EAST SIDE, page 4 Street,” he noted, and keeping trucks off it would make it safer for them. Another idea was to paint

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Eyes are on our area for NASCAR weekend by Seth Isenberg It used to be that on race weekend in the Poconos, our area slowed down as hundreds of people from White Haven and Weatherly went to Pocono Raceway to work, and even more went to see the spectacle that is a NASCAR race. In the past, groups changed the dates of events to move from NASCAR weekend. Hotel rooms were booked for nearly 100 miles, campgrounds were full, and fans would even come visit relatives hereabouts to get a place to stay. In 2021, that has changed in part because NASCAR has changed. Fans are no longer elbow-to-elbow in every seat — partly due to an increasing preference to watch the races on television. Old heroes have given up racing and fan bases for the new race car drivers are still developing. And then, there are some who are still shy about coming out into big crowds postCOVID. This weekend, the nation’s stock car racing fans will be among us for a special NASCAR weekend of racing, featuring two different NASCAR events in two days. For this weekend, our area is a big, big deal. Locals, whether fans or not, have a now annual chance to show the visitors from all of the country how welcoming we can be. These visitors will see the Poconos at its summertime finest — and ideally, will also see its people that way too.

Archives From The Journal-Herald June 20, 1991 Clara and Jay Holder, Publishers The front page photo features 50 year members of the Women of St. Patrick’s Parish – Adelia Sudu, Ella Timinsky, Charlotte Sudu and Eleanor Perch. The four were part of the original, founding, membership. An article with the picture gave a history… Established in 1941 with an early membership of 120. The first officers were Clara McNally, president; Marian Blaum, vice-president; Agnes Murphy, secretary; Clara Martini, treasurer; and Marie Reilly, publicity secretary. The group supported the Saint Patrick’s School until it closed in 1966. They donated food and money, and helped in many ways. Their money helped keep the school tuition free. At the end of each school year, the Women of St. Patrick’s sponsored a picnic at Angela Park for all the pupils. More recently, when the new church was built at St. Patrick’s, the Women of St. Patrick’s bought a new organ for it. President during their 50th year was Louise Fino.

This July, the Penn Lake Association will celebrate 50 years of service to the community. It was chartered on July 28, 1941. At the beginning, it was the Association that served as the governing body for the primarily summer community. It handled road maintenance and trash collection, scheduled police protection, and handled building permits. In 1976, Penn Lake was incorporated as a borough, and the Association transitioned to a social, educational and civic betterment organization. The Association today maintains the community center, the beach, ball field, tennis and basketball courts, and the boat launch area. It plans dances, dinners, and various other social functions during the summer season. It also provides swimming lessons for the youth. A celebration of 50 years will be held near its anniversary — on July 27 — featuring a professional musical group from New York, Reparta and the Del-Rons.

Alberta Davis, formerly of White Haven, was elected to the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing on April 21. She is a student at Bloomsburg University. It’s sour cherry time at Heckman’s Orchards. White Haven Council will hire two temporary employees to help blacktop borough streets. Two properties, one on Chemung Street and the other a duplex on Maple, were declared fire, safety and health hazards, and will now have 30 days to rectify the problems. Dominic Bianco, owner of several lots in the burnt-out part of Main Street, is reported to be willing to rebuild on them if Council gives him certain concessions. Bianco will be invited to a work session to discuss his project(s).

Ed Gower’s WHASA baseball column highlights a three-hit game pitched by Mike Sartori — he recorded 10 strikeouts and walked only two. Wednesday’s games were Penn Lake Borough council rained out. On Friday, Lions’ pitcher Mike Demars allowed members attended a meeting only one hit in his first start, about the proposed sewage AND provided two doubles treatment plan for White and a single to bat in three Haven, Dennison, East Side The Van Horn family posed and Penn Lake. Zoning officer runs in his team’s 15-3 win. Standings in the second half for a photo ahead of this year’s Keith Wheeler recommended (third) annual Brian Van Horn that fees for a permit for prin- have the Lions and Thriftway tied at 4 and 0. cipal residential structure be Memorial Golf Tournament In Babe Ruth play, First and Outing. Last year, 86 golf- increased to $75, and to $40 for a residential addition. The Eastern Bank lost three last ers raised $3,500. This year, borough will get a community week, with little offense in the the event is at the Mahoning development grant of $48,620 first two games. In the third Valley Golf Course. game, the team went toe-toto be used towards constructoe with the Beaver Banks The Lehighton Band, under tion of the new bridge. team, falling just short at 12 the direction of Paul R. Smith, to 14. Colin Ackerman has two The Weatherly Area PTA will present a concert this triples and two singles, and presented all eighth graders Sunday at the Eurana Park was also called on to pitch in bandshell. Two other concerts leaving the Weatherly Area relief. are scheduled, on July 14 and Middle School for the high school with mugs. August 25.

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Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Jayne Fisher and Carole Fairchild, both of Drums, Pennsylvania in the Estate of DORIS M. HILL, late of the Borough of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, who died on May 1, 2021. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrices named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 6/24

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough Council of East Side will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of East Side Borough. The hearing will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Haven Public Library 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance are on file and available for public inspection at The Journal-Herald, 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA, the Carbon County Law Library, Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, PA and will be posted at the East Side Borough Municipal Building located at 170 Centre Street, East Side Borough. A summary of the contents of the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is as follows: 1. Definitions. The Definition of Family shall be amended to address Short-Term Rentals. Further, definitions of Short-Term Rental and Transient Use shall be added. 2. Article V regarding Specific Uses shall be amended so that

a Short-Term Rental should be added as a permitted use under Section 504.1 in the CR-Commercial Recreation District. 3. A Section 320 will be added which will set forth conditions under which Short-Term Rentals may be used. 4. Section 1115 shall be amended to provide for parking regulations for Short Term Rentals. The full text of the Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the East Side Borough Municipal Building at 170 Centre Street, East Side Boroguh, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been filed with the Carbon County Law Library, Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and The Journal Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania and may be examined there. CAROL LENAHAN, SECRETARY BOROUGH SECRETARY EAST SIDE BOROUGH JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0359 6/24

LEGAL NOTICE

IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA J. ROSSI, Deceased, late of the Boorough of Weatherly, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of Gloria J. Rossi, who died on the 3rd day of February, 2021. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Administrator, Philip Rumbel, 22690 Hanley Lane, Apt. B, St. Robert, MO, 65584, or his attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly PA 18255

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on June 1, 2021, in the Estate of Amelia C. Machella, a/k/a Amelia Machella, late of Hazleton City, who died May 9, 2021, to Bernadette N. Sedor, Executrix. 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 6/24

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County PA to Estate No.: 40-21-1387 in the Estate of Marie M.Jeffers a/k/a Marie Jeffers, late of 28 Twain Circle, Conyngham, Luzerne County, PA who died on April 12, 2021 to Dona Malady of 10 Shaw Drive, Drums, PA 18222.. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand LLC 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 7/8

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County PA to Estate No.: 40-21-1351 in the Estate of Alfred J. Gordick a/k/a Alfred Gordick, late of 322 West Green Street, West Hazleton, Luzerne County, PA who died on April 18, 2021 to Patricia Gordick, 900 North Street, Weatherly PA 18255. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand LLC 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 7/8

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Weatherly Borough Council meeting scheduled for June 21 will now be on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The changes to the Electric Ordinance and Rescinding of the Abandon Vehicle Ordinance that were scheduled for the June 21 council meeting will be voted on at the council meeting on June 28. Harold Pudliner Borough Manager

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Luzerne County Register of Wills in the Estate of Malvina Monick, Deceased, late of 149 S. Hunter Highway, Drums, Butler Township, Luzerne County, PA 18222 who died on May 5, 2021 to the Co-Executors, Lewis R. Ecker and Charles Ecker, c/o 50 S. Poplar Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand LLC 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 7/1

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Obituaries

CARMINE ALTERO Carmine Altero, 73 of Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at home. Born Wednesday, February 18, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Paul and Lillian (Treich) Altero. He was also predeceased by brothers Edward and Paul Altero. Surviving are son, Paul M. Altero and his family of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, and sister, Patricia Brooks. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

MARY A. VALKUSKY Mary A. Valkusky, 100 years Catholic by faith, Mary was of age, of Weatherly, passed a member of Our Lady of away on Lourdes R.C.C. Thursday, She retired from Tung-Sol June 17, of Weatherly. 2021, as Funeral arrangements have a guest of been entrusted to the Philip J. WeathJeffries Funeral Home & Creerwood mation Services of Weatherly. Nursing & Graveside services were Rehabilita- held June 23, from St Nichotion Center las R.C.C. Cemetery. in Weatherly. Online condolences may be Born Tuesday, May 31, made to the family at www. 1921 in Freeland, she was the griffithsfuneralhomes.com daughter of the late Michael, ELDA D. URENOVICH and Mary (Miko) Superdock. Elda D. Urenovich, 81 years grandchildren, Michael Pace, Mary was also predeceased by Matthew Urenovich, Courtney spouse William Valkusky; and of age of Beaver Meadows, Bell and her husband Shane; passed away on Wednesday, brother, Thomas Superdock. great-grandchildren Cassidy, June 16, 2021, at Lehigh Many nieces, nephews, Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Freddy, and Brantley. and great-nieces and -nephA 1958 graduate of Born Wednesday, April ews survive Mary. The famWeatherly High School, Elda 17, 1940 in Weatherly, she ily would like to especially had worked as a waitress and thank her longtime friend Ann was the daughter of the late Burky for the special care she Clarence and Naomi (Leiben- for Kid’s Peace. She liked to do crafts, and cross stitch. sperger) Krieger. Elda was provided to Mary. Arrangements have been also predeceased by sisters, entrusted to the Philip J. Betty Laputka and Doris Jeffries Funeral Home & Thrash; brothers Lewis, Cremation Services of Clarence, and Lloyd Krieger. Weatherly. Interment will be Surviving are daughter in Union Cemetery, Weatherly. Cynthia M. Bruzgulis and Memorials in her name to: her husband Peter of North Wounded Warrior Project Carolina; sons Thomas D. Urenovich of South Plainfield, P.O. Box 758516 Philip J. Jeffries Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 NJ, Donald P. Urenovich of Funeral Home Online condolences may be Bedminster, NJ, and Robert made to the family at www. & Cremation Services J. Urenovich of North Cargriffithsfuneralhomes.com olina; sister, Marie Kotch, A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. wife of Andrew of Weatherly; 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

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Continued from page 1 them that the work must be done in a certain amount of time, or that liens would be filed against the property. The question of enforcement was raised. Atty. Nanovic will look into developing an ordinance for consideration at a future meeting. Council member Sharon Mrozinski advocated finding a way to get rid of the abandoned trailers in the Spring Hill Mobile Home Park. Some of them are on the tax repository list. Zoning officer Allan Hollrigl is due to inspect the park, and

can then recommend that they be condemned. Present were council members John Marotta, Liz Berger, Mrozinski, Helen Jones, and Schoch; Atty. Nanovic, secretary/treasurer Carol Lenahan, two citizens and this reporter. Council will meet next on Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the library, a week later than usual because of the July 4 holiday. At that time, a hearing will be held on the proposed Short-Term Rental ordinance, which can then be advertised for adoption at the August meeting. No recommendation had been received from the Carbon County planning commission as of the meeting.

Scam Alert

Social Media Romance Scams Dating scams aren’t limited to dating sites and apps. Many occur on popular social media platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, and on game platforms, like Words with Friends. The Federal Trade Commission reported a fourfold increase in romance scams between 2019 and 2020. The hardest-hit victims? People age 70 and over, with a median loss of $9,475. The typical romance scam starts online with light conversation and then a request to move off the platform to a private channel like email or a text app. Time goes by and the scammer eventually convinces the target that the relationship is real and that they will be together one day. Then comes the emergency request for money—by wire transfer or gift cards typically, but it’s not just a onetime re-

quest. The requests may turn into demands, and when the target comes out from under the scammer’s ether and realizes he wasn’t ever talking to his forever love, his money is gone, and his heart is broken. When connecting online, look out for these red flags: an online profile that’s almost too good to be true; a request to leave the platform for email or text messaging; something that prevents meeting in person; and an urgent request for money. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/ fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim.

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Kidder to advertise STR ordinance by Seth Isenberg Kidder Township supervisors and staff have spent considerable time on the subject of short term rentals over the past couple of years. Recently, the township drafted an ordinance, and after two lengthy public meetings, were able to

put together a document that was approved to be advertised by unanimous vote of supervisors at the June 17 regular supervisors meeting. With over 600 properties listed as active with short term rentals in Kidder Township, the area around Lake Harmony has been changing

as some renters brought with them noise, bad behaviors, too many cars and litter, never mind problems with leaving trash out for bears and skunks to find. Kidder supervisors were also unanimous in conditionally approving the land develSee KIDDER TWP, page 6

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

Pocono Raceway CEO to compete in Friday’s ARCA race to ‘Fund The Police’ Nick Igdalsky will partner with Fast Track Racing to drive the #12 car for owner Andy Hillenburg in the General Tire #Anywhere IsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Series race this Friday, June 25, during the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway. Igdalsky’s race car will feature the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation on the hood to raise awareness and funds for police departments around the area.

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“People have the ability to show support for their own local police departments by making donations directly to them for everyday needs that not only keep the officers safe but helps them serve the people in a safer and more efficient manner,” Igdalsky said. “I guess you can say this is a ‘Fund the Police’ campaign, and we urge everyone to contribute to their own local police department as an ultimate show of support.” At Pocono Raceway, his family-owned and operated track, Igdalsky has made nine of his 32 career starts. His best finish, to date, has been sixth at Pocono in 2014.

I was asked what the “Jeep Wave” is and who started it? The Jeep wave has no official beginning or meaning other than courtesy and a greeting. I have heard different stories and to try to look them up gives vague or little meaning or actual history. While I cannot tell you about the subjects at hand, I can tell you what it does not represent. It is not a Peace Sign taken from the era when Hippies roamed the earth in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Historically, during WWII, Winston Churchill used the sign when visiting both British and American forces. As it grew in popularity, Churchill was asked its meaning. In an address to the people of Great Briton and all allied forces, he stated that it was the “V” for “Victory. In successful Naval campaigns, it became a common signal to ships winning battles at sea. In Morse code V is dot-dot-dot-dash, or three short clicks and one long. People, in the beginning, equated it with the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. By 1944, that four-note motif was played on the timpani before every BBC wartime broadcast to Europe. And by

1944, thousands of Jeeps were in the European theatre. At first, the sign was exchanged by American soldiers as they passed by each other in Jeeps; by war end, it was to exchange courtesies as formal military salutes. There are reports that the German soldiers, before the Battle of the Bulge, used US military uniforms and Jeeps in special units consisting of Germans who lived in America before the war and returned to serve Germany. Even though the Germans had the Jeeps and uniforms, none were aware of the Jeep wave leading to their quick demise. Following WWII, thousands of surplus WWII Jeeps were sold off, many to returning soldiers. Out of respect for fellow veterans, the Jeep wave continued. The Morse Code version dot-dot-dot-dash was later used in highlights in the movie The Longest Day. Although most notable in the 1960s and 1970s, the era of protesters was simmering. The protesters needed a symbol, and the logo commonly recognized as the “peace sign” began as the logo for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). According to the CND, it was designed in 1958

by an English artist/ designer named Gerald Holtom, who had graduated from the Royal College of Arts. Holtom, a conscientious objector who had preferred working on a Norfolk farm during World War II instead of joining the conflict, incorporated the handheld flag symbols (semaphores) for N and D into his logo, the N standing for nuclear and the D for disarmament. In semaphore, the letter N is formed by a person holding two flags in an upside-down V, and the letter D is formed by holding one flag pointed straight up, and the other pointed straight down. By superimposing the flag orientation of these two letters, the bars of the peace sign were derived. In modern times, the peace sign and symbols have become distorted to be anything but what they were derived to represent. Still, only the Jeep owners and drivers use the sign in its original WWII historic symbolization, which stands for VICTORY. WWII VICTORY |1950s Nuclear Disarmament and 1960-70s Peace sign.

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Kidder Township Police promote Officer Mason by Seth Isenberg Kidder supervisors, at the recommendation of Kidder Police Chief Matthew Kuzma, approved the promotion of officer David Mason to the rank of Corporal. Supervisors were unanimous in voting to approve the promotion. Mason received his Corporal’s badge at the meeting that night. Mason has served as a police officer in Kidder Township since being added to the part-time rolls in 2003. Within a year, he was a fulltime member of the force. According to Chief Kuzma, officer Mason has been a steady presence, adding that “Corporal Mason is not only an asset to the department, but to all residents and visitors of Kidder Township.”

Long serving Kidder Township police officer David Mason was promoted to Corporal at June’s Kidder supervisors meeting. In this photo, Mason, on left, receives his new badge from Chief Matthew Kuzma.

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The department took delivery of its new drone. Police intend to use it for Continued from page 5 searches and to better see events and incidents. The police department also opment plans for the VALOR Clinic Retreat, on a longadded two part-time officers, vacant property on the White Mason Moran and Jonathan Haven side of the township. Yaskiewicz, as police will be The property is accessed via doing more patrolling in the Meckes Lane, and stretches summertime. The new officers from Interstate 80 to Route were welcomed by the 940. VALOR plans to erect a supervisors. main building, and then create Chief Kuzma encourages a variety of trails and outdoor citizens to call 9-1-1 for all amenities. noise violations. Kidder Police have a new Roadmaster Bruce Berger Corporal, as supervisors were reported that the engineering unanimous in supporting is nearly done for the North Chief Matthew Kuzma’s proLake Drive paving. The motion of officer David Mason township is still looking for a tree trimming company to cut to the rank. Mason received branches from above his Corporal’s badge at the meeting that night. Mason has township roads. More about this meeting in served as a police officer in the next Journal-Herald. Kidder for over 17 years.

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Seth’s Sightings

I am finding this past week’s weather, with its warm and cold, dry and humid, sunny and cloudy, a bit like New England weather — if you don’t like the weather, wait a while… As an example, Ruth and I went out to Split Rock to enjoy a day at the Wine Festival last weekend. The afternoon was partly cloudy when we started, and fully overcast soon thereafter. By the time we’d worked our way through most of the wineries (walking by many, stopping and sampling at some), there were drops of rain falling. We made one last stop at a winery at the tent closest to

the exit, running into friends from White Haven there, and buying a couple of bottles. As our feet crossed the fenceline on our way to parking, the rain picked up. In less than 100 yards, it was raining steadily and stayed that way all the way to the car. About the event, it was a fun time, with a sound mix of wineries, and two enjoyable bands. People were having a very good time, and lots of wine was being bought. We arrived at our car without being soaked, which leads me to a story. One memorable Wine Fest at Split Rock, we had the same thing happen

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except it was a thunderstorm that rolled in. Ruth and I didn’t get 100 yards before being completely soaked. That was a warm summer’s day, and a warm rain. Now we are counting the days until race weekend, and hoping to see no rain during the three days of races. I have our tickets for both NASCAR days on Saturday and Sunday. As for the ARCA race on Friday evening, tickets are just $10 for seats on the grandstand. My plan is to be in the grandstand by 5 to get settled in for the fun. For the weekend races, we want to be in by about 11

because the first races start at noon both days. I come into this weekend with no favorite driver, so here’s to enjoying a great weekend of fun. This past Sunday was hot enough that a day out in the car was enough, as long as the air conditioning was running. One of our errands was to do some banking, and with PNC closed in White Haven, we figured to find the branch nearest Lehighton…except… the internet sent us on a Where’s Waldo pursuit, where we found only PNC ATMs. I ended up circling back through Albrightsville to the branch in Blakeslee. As we returned to Blakeslee, we stopped for a side trip to walk the dogs at the end of Meckesville Road, in the gamelands there. The side trip, all of about five minutes off Route 534, took us to a lush path flanked by blooming mountain laurel. Even though it was hot, the path was well shaded, and we all really enjoyed the stretch. On this side trip, we sighted a grassy plant with a tall stem topped with a cone of white flowers. Ruth used her smartphone and an app named ‘picturethis’ which identifies plants. These flowers, which dotted the undergrowth in one area of the woods, were Fly Poison — also known as Stagger Grass. We’d not seen these in flower — the area was remote enough that little would bother these as they bloomed. Reading about the plants, bothering them would be a bad idea anyway as all parts are poisonous. On our way out to the main road, we split a small herd of

young bucks, their small antlers still covered in velvet. Another deer sighting was midday on Wednesday afternoon, as I made a stop at the Weatherly Post Office and a lone deer came out of the bushes, and walked down the main road. We have had a week of odd car troubles, mainly electrical. One item gets fixed, and another problem rears its head. The car is running reliably now, but without any real power, making hill climbing a challenge. Sightings of butterflies are on the increase, and we also sighted large patches of milkweed that will soon be in bloom to feed the oncoming migration. Friday night, we spent in the balcony of the Mauch Chunk Opera House, enjoying a performance of a band that performs as The British Invasion Years. They do a first set of mid-tolate ‘60s British bands – Kinks, Hermans Hermits, Rolling Stones and Moody Blues. For their second set, they perform the American response including Neil Diamond, The Doors, The Box Tops, and more… then closed with a Beatles set. They were great. We look forward to their coming back. As a future date, the Mauch Chunk Opera House has booked in Igor & The Red Elvises for August 14. It should be a fun and crazy night. More of our summer reading — Beartown by Frederick Backman for Ruth (not an easy read), and for me — Dead To The World by Charlaine Harris (a reread) and McNally’s Gamble by Lawrence Sanders. I am going back and forth between them. We are planning a special ‘do’ for the July 4 weekend. To all of you, a wish of sunny times for your events.

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Weatherly Middle School honors May Students of the Month DiGennaro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiGennaro, Weatherly, are the sixth grade Students of the Month. DeAnna was a member of Weatherly Elementary Chorus. She also participates in Travel Basketball and Travel Softball leagues, as well as playing soccer. Jackson was member of the Weatherly Elementary Band, plays soccer and does tumbling. He also is a member of the Boy Scouts.

Sienna was a member of Chorus and participated in gymnastics. She babysits and also assists in working at the Little League Baseball stand. Niko is a member of the Weatherly Middle School Basketball Team.

Brooke Hamlett,Weatherly, daughter of Ms. Robyn Romiski, and Ryan Breslosky, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Breslosky, Weatherly, are the eighth grade students of the month. Sienna Brown, Weatherly, Brooke is a member of the daughter of Ms. Erica Towich and Mr. Derek Brown, Weatherly Middle School and Niko Saldukas, Weatherly, Cheerleading Squad. Ryan is an honor student son of Ms. Amanda Saldukas and an altar server for Our and Mr. Scott Saldukas, are Lady of Lourdes Church in the seventh grade students of Weatherly. the month.

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To participate in either contest, contestants must reside in Carbon County or West Penn Township (Schuylkill County). Fair Queen contestants must be a female at least age 16, but no older than 20 years of age as of June 1, 2021. Contestants for the Junior Miss must be 13 years of age but no older than 15 years of age as of June 1, 2021. The Fair Queen and Junior Miss program is not one of beauty. Anyone meeting the criteria may apply. Contestants will be judged on an essay, personal interview and speech presentation. The fair committee noted that the judges look for the candidate who they believe will best represent the fair, while they effectively promote agriculture, although involvement in an agriculture program is not a requirement. It was emphasized that the fair is about our youth and added that the Queen and Junior Miss programs keep teens involved in our county fair. The 2021 Fair Queen and Junior Miss will be crowned

during the Carbon County Fair on Monday, August 9 at 5 p.m. The Fair Queen winner will receive a $500 scholarship and the Runner-Up will received a $150 scholarship upon meeting their obligations. The Junior Miss will receive a $100 scholarship and Junior Miss Runner-Up will receive $50 scholarship. Katie Aaron of Lehighton was selected as the 2019 Carbon County Fair Queen and competed at the 2020 Fair Queen Pageant in Hershey. The Carbon County Fair will be held August 9—14, on Little Gap Road east of Palmerton. There is a general admission fee of $5 for everyone 6 years and older. Admission includes musical entertainment. There is an additional fee for the Demolition Derby, Lumberjack show, etc. for those 6 years and older. For more information about the Carbon County Fair, go to www.carboncountyfair.com, facebook.com/ carboncountyfairpa, or call 570- 657-7129.

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Carbon County property transfers through June 6 Banks Township

Linda J. Gray to Charles W. Knight III, 15 Market St., P.O. Box 82, Tresckow, property at 15 Market St., $1. Constance Krupko to Constance Krupko, 34 E. Oak St., P.O. Box 155, Tresckow, two transactions, properties at 32 and 34 E. Oak St., $1 each. Helen A. Moisey to Ryan M. Swanzy, 7 S. Chestnut St., P.O. Box 308, Tresckow, property at 7 S, Chestnut St., $61,800. William Kondash Jr. to Robert J. Brislin, 14 N. Chestnut St., P.O. Box 425, Tresckow, property at 2 W. Market St., Tresckow, $55,000. Eileen P. Good to Thomas Yesilonis, P.O. Box 33, Tresckow, property at 11 B W Cherry St., Tresckow, $100,000.

Beaver Meadows Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Conor Rodgers, Philadelphia, property at 130 Penrose St., $7,100. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Kashish Pablani, Macungie, property at 131 Penrose St., $6,000. Robert J. Cryder to Jelinson M. Prado Paredes, Hazleton, property at 63-65 Tamaqua St., $120,000. Thomas Kostick to Juan Cuadrado, 38 Second St., Beaver Meadows, property at 38

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Second St., $78,000. Margaret Mary Polumbo Motsney to Luis Estevan Carrasco, 85 Berwick St., Beaver Meadows, property at 85 Berwick St., $147,000.

East Side Borough Laurie Anne Loucks to Michael S. Loucks, York, parcel No. 89-10-B24, $1.

Lehigh Township Denise Gentile to Joshua Gentile, 2538 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, parcel No. 92-27-B63.01, $1.

Packer Township Deborah Matuskevich to Kyle Holman, 581 Roundhead Drive, Weatherly, lots 2 and 3, Koehler Walton Faust Subdivision, $50,000. Christy L. Hinkle to Jeffrey W. Dvorak, 433 Packer Drive, Weatherly, property at 433 Packer Drive, $123,000. Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to KMB Real Estate, LLC, Randolph, New Jersey, property at 71 Station Lane, $28,100. Jeffrey A. Donadi to Jeffrey

A. Donadi, 212 Tower Road, Weatherly, Lot 7, Tower Road, $1. George J. Prusak to David J. Roberts, 52 Station Lane, Weatherly, property at 52 Station Lane, $235,000. Janet R. Gatski to Lance Moyer, 2307 Grist Mill Drive, Weatherly, property at 2307 Grist Mill Drive, $200,000. Richard C. Berger to Richard S. Berger, 3453 Quakake Road, Weatherly, Lot 2, Berger Minor Subdivision, $1. Richard C. Berger to Glen R. Berger, 1509 Roundhead Drive, Weatherly, two transactions, lots 1 and A-2, Berger Minor Subdivision, $1 each.

Weatherly, property at 704 North St., $100,000. Bernadine Sposato to Mary Paulshock, 283 Hudsondale St., Weatherly, property at 283 Hudsondale St., $1. Kaitlin Witner to Bryan James Halye, 118 Butz St., Weatherly, property at 118 Butz St., $159,900. Scott Blumenfeld to Raymond Edwartd Neikam Jr., 45 Spring St., Weatherly, property at 43-45 Spring St., $208,000. Sean F. Dimter to Brandon Herling, 201 W. Main St., Weatherly, property at 201 W. Main St., $130,000. Joseph A. Meier to Sheryl A. Meier, 607 Third St., Weatherly, property at 607 Third St., Weatherly $1. Akhiro Kumono Irrevocable Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Betzaida Mass Gar- Trust to Mildred Altagracia cia, Chester, property on Kline Moreta Castillo, 51 W. Main St., Weatherly, property at 51 Street, $1,630. Joseph W. Link to Paul W. Main St., $78,000. Yanac, 641 E. Second St., Richard Fisher Sr. to RichWeatherly, property at 641 E. ard Fisher Sr., 401 First St., Second St., $160,000. Weatherly, property at 401 Cody G. Yachera to Anthony First St., $1. Pirulli, 282 Hudsondale St., Gloria J. Rossi to Thomas Weatherly, property at 282 M. Vercusky, Hazleton, propHudsondale St., $98,000. erty at 159 Lauderburn Ave., Elizabeth Tomasko to Sal$49,000. vador Reyes, 704 North St.,

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See Stanky at Heritage Hill Joe Stanky and The Cadets coming to Heritage Hill concert series Summer concerts are back at Heritage Hill Senior Community. Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring the talents of Joe Stanky and The Cadets at 800 Sixth St., Weatherly, on Wednesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. The group plays a range of music styles, including polka, country, rock ’n’ roll, and more. Bring your lawn chair. If inclement weather occurs, the rain date is July 14. Let us know you’re coming. Please contact Rachael at 570427-4500 or rtimm@heritage hillsenior.com.

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CHS has PJAS winners Students from the Crestwood Secondary Campus participated in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) State Meeting, which was held virtually in May. First Award Math: Tori Harper, Grigorie Mocanu and Natalie Matthews

First Award Chemistry: Caitlin Dushanko and Shreema Rupareliya Second Award Physics: Austin Campbell Second Award Math: Clark Groth and Zane Villafuerte State Perseverance Award: Tori Harper - Senior

Green named ESU Student Trustee American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly presented a Good Deed Award to the Weatherly Area High School Kindness Club. The club members raised money to purchase restaurant gift cards for veterans at the Wilkes-Barre VA’s Community Living Center for a Take Out Wednesday event. Shown from left are their advisor, Bobbi Kufro, Karoline Hirko, Olivia Hirko, ALA president Georgeann Herling, Madilyn Hinkle, Lili Kunkel, Grace Miller, and principal Anthony DeSpirito.

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From left are East Stroudsburg University’s Council of Trustees chairperson L. Patrick Ross ‘67, William Green, and interim president Kenneth Long The newest member of East Stroudsburg University’s Council of Trustees (COT), William Green, received the oath of office on Monday, June 14, from COT chairperson L. Patrick Ross ‘67 of Bartonsville. Interim President Kenneth Long was on hand for the official ceremony. Green is a junior majoring in special education and middle level

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Journal-Herald Sports

by Alex Zidock

A mistake in identity or at least an error in mapping has disappointed some that the Brood X cicadas will not appear in most of the Poconos after a lot of hype. The National Forest Service marked Monroe County on their cicada emerging map as a Brood X cicada hot spot this spring, but that was in error. And, in fact, for most of the Poconos, very few of the redeyed bugs will appear. If you want to hear and see cicadas, you’ll need to visit the southern portions of the state, and in our area, that’s south of Allentown. As the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, cicadas emerge after a 17-year stint underground, sucking juices and eating sap from tree roots. They appear as nymphs and usually climb trees where they rapidly shed their outer skeleton, unfold wings and fly around looking to mate. Males make the loud daytime sounds we hear, hoping to attract females. Once mating has occurred, the female deposits eggs in small cracks she makes in tree limbs. Young cicadas feed on the sap, then drop to the ground and dig until they find a root on which to feed. Brood X cicadas will stay underground for 17 years, but other species may only stay underground for as little as two years. Brood X cicadas are beneficial to the environment. They are very high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates, so

A Brood X cicada now emerging in southern Pennsylvania pauses on the finger as to admire the American flag nail art. Cicadas do not bite or sting and are beneficial to the environment. They will disappear in the next few weeks. (Photo by Alex Zidock) everything eats them, even people. Fly fishermen tie a cicada pattern because fish love them. Getting back to the National Forest Service cicada emerging map, Monroe County and the rest of the Poconos will next see a significant emergence of 17-year cicadas in 2030 when Brood II is scheduled to occur. Brood II last appeared in the Poconos in 2013 and is now underground, eating its way to adulthood.

ZOSCIN HEADED TO ESU - Weatherly Area High School senior Scotty Zoscin, seated second from right, signs a letter of intent last week to continue his academic and athletic careers at East Stroudsburg University. Zoscin will compete in cross country and track and field for the Warriors. Joining him at the signing ceremony held at Weatherly Area Middle School gym are, seated from left: Emily Zoscin, sister; Kellye Zoscin, mother; Scotty Zoscin; and Scott Zoscin, father and Weatherly Area athletic director. Standing: Corey Gerhart, Weatherly Area boys basketball coach; Anthony DeSpirito, WAHS principal; and Ryan Kately, Weatherly Area cross country and track and field coach.

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‘Like Father, Like Son’ applies to MLB’s Guerreros by Christian Mota-Pyette Major League Baseball’s latest phenom – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – is no stranger to the pressure-cooker atmosphere surrounding the sport. That’s because he is the son of a Hall-of-Fame baseball player Vladimir Guerrero, Sr. Dad played 16 seasons, accumulating 449 home runs with a

career batting average of .318 and 1496 RBIs. Senior was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player (2004), nominated for nine All-Star games, and won eight Silver Slugger awards. And just like dad, Guerrero Jr. is a big-league star. In his third season with the Toronto Blue Jays, Junior is enjoying a breakout campaign. He leads the league in HRs and RBIs, owns a .340+ batting average, and that early-season success has propelled him to the top of the league’s all-star voting.

Junior’s uptick in production can be attributed to off-season training/dieting. He reached out to a private trainer, Junior Rodriguez, and grandmother, Altagracia Alvino, who cooked his meals. With a plan, supporters, and dedication, Guerrero Jr., went from weighing nearly 300 to a slimmed-down 245 lbs. And to ensure that Jr. sticks to his diet, his grandmother continues cooking for him. Guerrero Jr. has more endurance, and vigor is showing in his play, which looks very

much like how his dad used to produce. Consider what Senior did through 65 games during his MVP campaign in 2004, and what Junior is doing this year. Senior was something during his days in the Majors, and Junior is on his way to be-

coming MLB’s ‘next big thing.’ Viva, Guerrero. ___________ Canadian-based Christian Mota-Pyette loves baseball (Blue Jays in particular), and he writes about his favorite sports stars at The Sports Column.

Live programs are back at Carbon County EE Center Carbon County Environmental Education Center has resumed some live programming with limited attendance. Registration will be taken by phone only at (570) 645-8597. Links can be provided for par-

ticipants to register for some virtual Zoom sessions. Creepy Crawlers Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Open to all 2, 3 and 4-yearolds, each session focuses on some aspect of the natural

world. Children participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities. Programs are free for members, and a $5 per-child donation is requested of non-members. There is no meeting in August. June 28: Frogs! July 26: Nature’s Alphabet September 20: Fantastic Fall Fun Pennsylvania Bears Wednesday, July 7, 6 p.m. Pennsylvania Game Commission Information and Education Supervisor William Williams offers this educational program on one of our area’s most familiar, yet fre-

quently misunderstood mammals—the black bear. Williams will discuss bear history in Pennsylvania and highlight biology including diet, hibernation, and reproductive behavior. He’ll explain how his agency monitors and manages bears throughout the Commonwealth. The program is offered in-person and virtually via Zoom or Facebook live. It is free and open to all, but inperson attendance is limited. What Bugs You? Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to join Naturalist Jeannie Carl on a hunt for insect

mini-beasts. Learn why most bugs won’t really bug us and take home an insect-hunting kit to enjoy bug explorations of your own. A $5 per child or per family donation is requested for this in-person program. Yoga with Lori Saturday, July 31, 11 a.m. CCEEC volunteer and yoga instructor Lori Wolf offers gentle flow yoga appropriate for everyone. Gentle stretching, breathing and imagery will bring awareness inward. Held outdoors in the perfect setting to connect with the natural world. The program is offered in-person and virtually via Zoom and Facebook live. There is a $5 per-person fee to attend in-person. Art Classes with Jean Perry In-person only. All materials and instruction provided for a $20 fee. Hummingbirds: Wed., July 14, 10 a.m. to noon Field Thistle: Wed., August 11, 10 a.m. to noon

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Journal-Herald Sports WVC Boys Lacrosse All-Stars

Zabroski leads Comets on WVC all-star team

Crestwood senior attack Trey Zabroski, who helped lead the Comets to a District 2 championship and into the PIAA Class 2A semifinals, has been named Offensive Player of the Year in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The WVC coaches selected a first team, second team and a list of honorable mention players following the season. As in previous years, players are selected by position based on a “full field” with three attack, three defenders, three offensive midfield, two defensive midfield, long stick midfield, goalie and face-off specialist. Wyoming Seminary’s Quinn Kelly was chosen the Defensive Player of the Year, and Holy Redeemer’s Collin Gatrone the Coach of the Year. Joining Zabroski on the first team from Crestwood were senior attack Chandler O’Farrell, and senior defender Ryan Harding. Crestwood seniors Jimmy Hawley (face-off specialist) and Marcus Vieney (defensive midfielder), junior Ethan Stoltz (long stick midfield) and sophomore Noah Schultz (offensive midfield) were chosen to the second team. Goalie Dean Fey earned honorable mention honors. The complete WVC Boys’ Lacrosse All-Star Team for 2021 is as follows: Offensive Player of the Year - Trey Zabroski, sr., Crestwood Defensive Player of the Year - Quinn Kelly, soph., Wyoming Seminary Coach of the Year - Collin Gatrone, Holy Redeemer FIRST TEAM Attack - Trey Zabroski, sr., Crestwood; Chandler O’Farrell, sr., Crestwood; Chase Sephens, sr., Scranton Prep Offensive Midfield - Jack Heron, fr., Wyoming Seminary; Cooper Wood, sr., Wyoming Seminary; Xander Kelly, soph., Delaware Valley Defensive Midfield - Christian Graniel, sr., Scranton Prep; Michael Sick-

ler, jr., Tunkhannock Long Stick Midfield - Ryan Dolphin, sr., North Pocono Defender - Ryan Harding, sr., Crestwood; Joe Shallo, sr., Delaware Valley; Ty Woodrosky, jr., Lake-Lehman Goalie - Quinn Kelly, soph., Wyoming Seminary Face-Off Specialist - Finnegan McCormack, sr., Delaware Valley SECOND TEAM Attack - Nate Melnick, jr., Delaware Valley; Mike McGrath, sr., Scranton Prep; Gavin Paraschak, soph., Lake-Lehman Offensive Midfield - Noah Schultz, soph., Crestwood; Danny Smith, jr., North Pocono; Josh Weneski, soph., Holy Redeemer Defensive Midfield - Marcus Vieney, sr., Crestwood; Peter Alessi, sr., Scranton Prep Long Stick Midfield - Ethan Stoltz, jr., Crestwood Defender - Jake Baker, jr., Wyoming Seminary; Jack Clancy, sr., Scranton Prep; Shaine Hughes, sr., Dallas Goalie - Holdan Riff, sr., Abington Heights Face-Off Specialist - Jimmy Hawley, sr., Crestwood HONORABLE MENTION Attack - TJ Keams, Wyoming Area; Marshall Woodrosky, Lake-Lehman; Bryce Burgit, Lake-Lehman; Marshall

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