CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–145th YEAR, NO. 6
HEAVY WIND AND RAIN throughout the area on Wednesday brought down trees in various locations. At left, large pines near the entrance to the Evergreen Apartments in Weatherly suffered storm damage. A section of trees along Lehigh Gorge Drive, just south of the CarbonLuzerne County line, showed a pattern of tree damage, including a tree leaning on the phone lines. Crews were out cleaning up throughout the region, which fortunately did not have the extensive power outages that were experienced in Lehighton and the Lehigh Valley. Storms predicted for later in the week were less intense, though they did produce some significant rainfall.
JH: Seth Isenberg
Weatherly Area School Board holds taxes
same, hires Rarick as business manager
by Seth Isenberg
The Weatherly Area School Board pushed its voting meeting to the last Wednesday in June, the 26th, to use the extra time to create a no tax increase budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Real estate taxes remain at 51.34 mills and a total of $17,218,943. With interim business manager Dr. Alan Lonoconus’ numbers, some additional income from new homes, and approximately $300,000 from the fund balance, taxes hold steady on a 9 to 0 vote by members. The Board also approved a
2024 Homestead and Farmstead resolution which will distribute a total of $551,694 in property tax reductions for 1,315 approved homesteads and 7 approved farmsteads in the WA School District (WASD).
This was Dr. Lonoconus’ last meeting, as the Board hired Edward Rarick, left, as the fulltime business manager on a vote of 8 to 1, April Walters opposed. Rarick was business manager for the
Lehighton Area School District for three years through January 2024, and has been working in consulting prior to this hire. He will begin work on July 8 at a pro-rated salary of $90,000 plus benefits per the Act 93 contract.
In comments after the meeting, Rarick said “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Weatherly family…and am looking forward to working with the administration, board and staff.”
The Board approved another addition to the administration with the hiring of Rocco
Seiler into the position of the District’s technology director by unanimous vote. His salary is a prorated salary of $80,000 plus benefits per the Act 93 contract. Interviews are underway to find a replacement for long-time secretary Lori DeMoor who is retiring. Her last day is August 2. There are 17 applicants according to superintendent Daniel Malloy.
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Sen. Dave Argall is right to demand the sale or reuse of the vacant White Haven Center. Last week he threw down the gauntlet, saying that it is time for the Department of Human Services to come up with a plan to put the property back in use.
The center was shut down in 2023 without community or legislative input. Since then, it has sat unused and empty, leaving taxpayers on the hook to maintain empty buildings.
“Taxpayers are insisting that the state return this site to productive use immediately,” said Argall. “Spending millions of taxpayer dollars each year maintaining them with their future uncertain is completely irresponsible. If we do not receive a concrete plan soon from the Shapiro administration, we are prepared to take further legislative and legal action to force a resolution.”
Argall cited the former Allentown State Hospital as a worst-case scenario for a similar site. The building required millions of taxpayer dollars each year for upkeep and security until it was finally razed in 2020 10 years after it was closed.
Argall has introduced legislation with Sen. Scott Hutchinson and Sen. Chris Gebhard to demand a detailed plan from the Pennsylvania Department of General Services on how these properties will be utilized. The legislation also addresses the Hamburg Center, which was shut down in 2018, and the Polk Center, which was also closed in 2023.
The legislation would require the administration to give the legislature exact estimates for the yearly costs of each property since the institutions were closed, expected costs associated with each property if they are not sold, and costs relating to demolition or refurbishment of the buildings at each property.
Closing the White Haven Center cost the area jobs. It hurt local businesses that served the Center and its employees. Coming up with a constructive use for the buildings could put people back to work closer to home, and improve the business climate.
Local governments and citizens should get behind this proposal and support it any way they can.
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From The Journal-Herald Issue of June 30, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder
The White Haven Municipal Authority used proceeds from logging of their Kidder Township property of $17,000, so far, to buy a new ¾ ton truck at a cost of $17,058.
On July 15, a PA Rural Water reception will be held at the Ramada Inn in Kidder Township. Lt. Governor Mark Singel and Congressman Tom Ridge will be attending. The event will honor White Haven as having been picked to have the first “Water Supply Protection Area” sign. The sign will be part of a TV commercial and subject to local news.
The front page photo is of Bernadette Genetti and Julianne Maleski waiting for funnel cakes from the Rotary booth at the recent WAMA Block Party.
WMZT will bring The Kool Bus with Kool Kat when they broadcast from Main Street in White Haven on Saturday, August 27 during the White Haven River Festival.
The Schwab School Revitalization Committee is looking for funding to preserve the building for future use.
The White Haven Ambulance now owns an AED automatic external defibrillator, at a cost of $6,400, plus another $2,000 for additional equipment.
Howard and Georgia McCluskey of RR1, White Haven, celebrated their golden anniversary at a party given by their children at the home of Sherry and Roger Legg of Weatherly. They were married June 30, 1944, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of White Haven by the Rev. William Geiger.
George Zeleznock was honored by the Weatherly Lions Club for 25 years of service. The award was presented by Lion Mike Garber.
Nancy Pilecki was re-elected as Carbon County Democratic Committee chairman.
Mahoning Valley Motorsports Park advertised its Saturday race schedule.
The first page of Sports featured a photo of Phil Jeffries in the Wrecker 5K Run where he came in second in his age group. In his column, he wrote about running on the Broad Mountain trails.
The Weatherly Area Girls Softball League ended its season this week. Tops was the 11-1 team sponsored by Original Italian Pizza.
68 children and their bikes turned out for a “Bike Fair” at Eurana Park last month sponsored by the Carbon County 4-H and the Eurana Park Commission.
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Motor Transportation offered bus trips to concerts including Janet Jackson July 3, AEROSMITH Aug. 10, and Celine Dion Aug 19, all at Hershey. Broadway trips included Beauty & the Beast, and Phantom.
This week’s Dine-Out column was about a visit to Kundla’s Open Pit Barbecue, open in a grove on The Sportsman’s property in Blakeslee. We ordered ½ chickens, barbecued to perfection, plus some early sweet corn. Kundla’s was open Fridays and on weekends.
From The Journal Issue of June 29, 1944 Editor W.C. Taylor
Pvt. John Duda of R.D.1 White Haven is the first casualty of the invasion of (France) to be reported in this region… Fighting as an infantryman with the Fourth Division, Duda was wounded on the second day of the invasion after his unit had See ARCHIVES, page 3
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
Estate of PAULA OROSS
Late of Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania formerly of East Side Borough Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to: Kathryn Oross, Executor c/o Nanovic Law Offices 57 Broadway P.O. Box 359
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 7/11
Atty. Cindy Yurchak
Law
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE of ANTHONY J. KONDERTAVAGE, JR., deceased, late of the Borough of Lansford, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make know the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Administratrix: Valerie Horvat 161 Algonquin Drive Hazleton, PA. 18202 or to her Attorney: Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire 1 E. Catawissa Street; POB 127 Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Phone 570-669-6650 7/18
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Carbon St., Weatherly stormed the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy on the right flank of the Anglo-American beachhead.
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tax collectors at $1,000 each ($6,000). EHD Brokers presented an insurances bundle totaling $131,600.
Elementary teacher Jessica Radjavitch, right, is resigning after five years with the WASD. Her last day is August 7. Interviews are beginning to find a replacement. Interviews will be underway to fill a vacant para-professional position.
The coaches list for fall and winter sports was approved after a lengthy discussion about paperwork. The Board was unanimous in approving the list contingent upon all documentation (for each) is in place, and correct.
In regular business, Jones & Company was approved to audit the 2023-2024 District records, at a cost of $21,200, and was approved to audit the District’s
At the Republican National Convention held in Chicago this week, Governor James A. Dewy of New York, and Governor John W. Bricker of Ohio were chosen as President and Vice-President candidates respectively.
With the Board taking July off, the business manager and superintendent were given the authority to pay all July bills needed for the WASD’s operation for the month, to be ratified at the Board’s August meeting.
With committees, the property committee reports the garage roof is repaired, and the fence is removed from around the old tennis court. Tree removal is ongoing. The transportation committee will contact bus contractor Rohrer to see that all the buses have working cameras by the start of the school year.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Lonoconus thanked everyone, saying “it has been a great experience” to work with the WASD administration, staff and Board.
The WASB will meet next on Wednesdays, August 7 and 14, at 6 p.m. in the LGI room of the Middle School.
ALA to meet
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 8, at the post home starting at 6 p.m. The yearly budget will be discussed. All members are urged to attend.
JOHN E. DONOVAN
obituAries
ROBERT ABOD
Robert Abod, of Wapwallopen, died on his 73rd birthday, Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late George and Florence Dozyk Abod. He earned his Associates Degree from Texas University.
Bob served his country proudly in the United States Army and Marines for over 27 years. He was the recipient of many service medals and ribbons. He worked for the Social Security Administration. He loved spending time with his family and his kitty. He enjoyed working on cars, gardening and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Kevin Church.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Marilyn Richards Abod; children Christopher Abod of Mountain Top, Heather Martin and her husband Matthew of Manhattan, Kansas; grandchildren Adrian and Kierra; brother Jeff Church; sister Melissa Alexander; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service, with Military Honors, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 5, from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top.Friends are invited to join the family from 4 p.m. until time of service. Visit www.MountainTopFH. com for additional information.
EDWARD C. WARAKOMSKI
Edward C. Warakomski, of Mountain Top, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 with his wife by his side.
Born in WilkesBarre, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen Warakomski. He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Kings College in Education. Ed served his country proudly in the United States Marines Reserves. He was a member of St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. He worked for the Bureau of the Visually Impaired and loved playing golf and fishing.
Edward is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Wanchisen Warakomski; son Steven Warakomski of Charlottesville, VA; daughter Christe Lee and her husband Kyuboem of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Amoz Lee, Theodore Lee; siblings Carol Muratt of NJ, and Barbara Wasiakowski of DE; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6 at 10 a.m. in St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top with entombment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends are invited to join the family from 9 a.m. until time of Mass in the Narthex.
Arrangements under the direction of the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top.
Visit www.MountainTopFH. com for additional information.
IRMA M. CONIGLIO
Irma M. Coniglio, 88, of Mountain Top, passed away on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024, at the Highland Park Senior Living with her loving family by her side.
She was the daughter of the late John and Lavinia Splendido. Irma was a graduate of Coughlin High School and was employed for many years at Dana Perfumes, Mountain Top, until her retirement. Irma loved spending time with her family, going on many vacations and going to the casinos with her friends and family. She enjoyed going out to dinner; playing many games of Bingo; bowling and playing cards with her card club she belonged to most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Coniglio. Surviving are her daughters, Karen Jones and her husband William, and Paula Flannery and her husband David; granddaughters, Krista Murray, Nichole Ryba, Kaitlyn Kowalek, Kelsey Patton, and Erin Flannery; great-grandchildren Maxwell, Nolan, Kensington, Weston, Charlotte, and Owen; and sister, Joan Bath, Texas.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 3 in St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.
Arrangements are under the direction of the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top. Visit www. MountainTopFH.com for additional information.
John E. Donovan, 72, of Mountain Top, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late William and Ethel Gribble Donovan. He attended Crestwood High School and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mountain Top.
John was an American Legion social club member. He spent most of his life in a simple farmhouse on the estate of the late Ruth and Aaron Hess. Prior to retirement, John was selfemployed as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles and William Donovan.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Megan Donovan of Norristown, sister Marjorie Gentry of Delaware; nieces and nephews. Funeral is Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m. from the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top, with Pastor Michelle Kaufman officiating. Interment follows in Albert Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Visit www.MountainTopFH. com for additional information.
Kidder Supervisors approve curative amendment to send to Carbon County Planners for comment
by Seth Isenberg
Kidder Township supervisors approved the draft curative amendments to the township zoning ordinance at their monthly meeting June 25. The 14-page document was approved to be sent to supervisors earlier that afternoon by the township’s planning commission. It will be sent to the Carbon County Planning Commission for their review and comments.
The draft provides definitions and regulations for warehouses, distribution centers and truck terminals. Lot minimum sizes and area requirements, protections for natural resources, riparian forest buffers and their management, parking, and more are covered. An example of this is that for buildings 100,000 to 249,999 square feet in size, “a minimum of 75-foot buffer shall be provided the entire length of any street frontage…” Another
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example is that with a truck terminal, one truck parking space will be required for every two tractor-trailer loading docks. A table is included listing minimum lot areas for non-residential uses, setbacks, maximum heights and more. A public meeting on the draft of the curative amendment will be advertised for Monday, July 29 at 5 p.m.
During public comment, Kidder’s Planning Commission was commended by citizen Linda Christman on its work on the curative amendments.
Also during public comment, Lake Harmony resident Dave McEvoy shared that his house is close to two Short-Term Rental properties and that this past week, there were nearly 50 high school kids at these homes. They were noisy, including a large group swim at 2 a.m. He called 9-1-1 about the noise, and again about fireworks that were detonated about 2 a.m. (M-80s he suspects). He said the 9-1-1 dispatchers questioned the importance of the noise complaint. Supervisors and Kidder Police will be in contact with the Comm Center to better explain Kidder ordinances. McEvoy added that STR renters had taken his patio furniture, and borrowed (without permission) his fishing rods.
A new set of rules will be in place for public comment periods to help keep order. The resolution, passed unanimously, adds a sign-in sheet, and among a dozen other rules states that comments may be limited to Kidder residents and taxpayers, that comments must be made in a respectful manner to the
presiding officer, and that the presiding officer may defer a lengthy comment period to the next regular meeting.
Other business included extending land development approvals for the Jack Frost National Golf Course residential development Phase 1 for two years to July 29, 2026, and extending Mora Solar’s 500acre solar farm proposal for six months to January 4 of 2025.
George Spencer has resigned as an alternate to the planning commission. Interested citizens should contact the township office to be considered for the vacancy.
The Flying Locksmiths were approved to install a microphone system in the meeting room to connect to the built-in speakers to help the audience better hear what’s being said from the podium. The Flying Locksmiths will also add a monitor in the police department for them to see the feeds from the cameras mounted outside the building. Cost for both is $6,975.
The township will pay $5,488 for Signal Service to install a new controller for the traffic signal on Route 903 at South Lake Drive. Fixing the traffic signal on Route 940 at Moseywood was discussed. With PennDOT still tarring and chipping the road, no action was taken.
The Ledgestone development has completed its required tasks so asked for the release of escrow money in the amount of $42,137, leaving $7,436 to be held for a year. Supervisors approved the release from the escrow account.
Cost for township insurances for the year will be $87,954
from Joyce Insurance/Risk Management.
Bills of $585,382 were approved, $429,115 of which goes to support the fire and ambulance services. Of the rest, bills of note were $24,943 to the IRS, $24,609 to Highmark for health insurance, $9,342 for township insurances, $7,961 in engineering fees to ARRO Consulting, $12,103 to Building Inspection Underwriters, $28,599 for trash pickup to Casella Waste, and $3,669 in gasoline and diesel fuels.
Kidder Township police reported making 345 calls in May. 115 of those were tickets and 28 were warnings. Tickets include 4 for speeding, 3 moving violations, 5 license violations, 22 for STOP sign running, and 81 for truck equipment violations (70 on Route 940). Of the rest, of note were 15 assists to EMS agencies, 18 false alarms, 6 disturbing the peace, 2 fireworks complaints, 2 loud noise, 2 fights, 1 harassment, 2 trespassing, 1 sex offense, 1 missing person, 1 overdose, 2 frauds, 3 thefts, 7 welfare checks and 4 times where wires or poles were down due to storms or crashes. The department had four vehicles on the road, patrolling 9,848 miles for the month.
Kidder residents are reminded that an electronics recycling truck will be at the township building Saturday, July 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. See the township website for a list of fees on certain items, and what is free.
The next meeting is Tuesday, July 23, 5:30 p.m. at the township building on South Lake Drive at Route 903 in Lake Harmony.
comiNg eveNts
SATURDAY, JULY 6—Home
Coming, Lehigh & Lausanne Volunteer Fire Company
FRIDAY, JULY 12— Summer Festival, 4-9 p.m., St. Patrick’s Parish, White Haven
SATURDAY, JULY 13— Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by White Haven Sports Association, Lehigh Park
SATURDAY, JULY 13—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, JULY 13— Summer Festival, 1-9 p.m., St. Patrick’s Parish, White Haven
FRIDAY, JULY
26-SATURDAY, JULY
27—200th Birthday Summer Street Festival, Main Street, White Haven
FRIDAY, AUGUST
9-SUNDAY, AUGUST 11— Catfish Derby, sponsored by White Haven Volunteer Fire Company, Linesville Park, White Haven
SATURDAY, AUGUST
10—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, AUGUST
10—Car Show & Cornhole Tournament to benefit Freeland Babe Ruth, 12-6 p.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 & 24–Lehigh RiverFest, Whitewater Challengers Campground, North Stagecoach Rd., Lausanne Township
FRIDAY, AUGUST
23-Weatherly Festival, 5-10 p.m., Eurana Park
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24—
Weatherly Festival, 12-9 p.m., Eurana Park
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
7—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
7—Craft, Direct Sales & Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Post 781, Mountain Top, 570-332-8962
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14 & 15— Weatherly HillClimb
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
14—Cranberry Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Weatherly Area Middle School Gymnasium, 570-436-1469
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
14—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER
15—Cranberry Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Weatherly Area Middle School Gymnasium, 570-436-1469
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4— Weatherly Area Community Library Auction, Packer Township Building
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5— Weatherly Area Community Library Auction, Packer Township Building
SATURDAY, OCTOBER
12—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
Send items for Coming Events to journalruth@gmail.com. There is no charge for public events in White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding areas.
6th Grade Honor Roll listed for Fairview Elementary
Kevin Seyer, Principal, has announced the following sixth grade students have achieved Principal’s Honors at Fairview Elementary School for the 4th Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. The Crestwood School District Elementary Honor Roll (6th Grade) reflects that the student has attained an A in all courses offered. Inclusive are English Language Arts, Math,
North of 40 didn’t let a little rain spoil their performance at the White Haven Fire Company Social Club on Saturday, and neither did those who turned out, including Zoey, above, who was happy as long as she had her trusty umbrella.
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Social Studies and Science. Mariana Brogna, David Buchanan, Giulianna Carannante, Elysia Cleveland, Hailey Coltrane, Samuel Janosczyk, Zarish Khan, John Kondraski, Pierson LaForney, Kenley Long, Wyatt Lupcho, Anna Morris, Gabriella Pellegrini, Trevor Smith, John Zaroda, and Ryder Zurawski.
seth’s sightiNgs
Ups and downs describe the past week well. We started with our Kia throwing the serpentine belt. It turned out that the alternator froze up. Our Subaru then wilted in the heat, and stopped running on Sunday, which left us without a working car. With the help of friends, we connected with a rental car by Tuesday that was in time for reporter work that night. By Wednesday, the Kia was back on the road, so we returned the rental.
With all the comings and goings, we sighted more variety of critters most notably deer (more deer dodge-em), foxes (a couple of families in Lehigh Township), some fawns and in our own yard, a hummingbird, and a possum. Actually, our little dog Spookie found the possum and beat it up some before
Ruth got her to leave it alone and come inside. The possum then played dead, and while we weren’t looking, limped off out of the yard.
Monday night, I was listening to the car radio after Ruth went into the house and a skunk came up near the car. I opened the car door and made noise, and the skunk scurried off. I waited some more, listened to more of the BBC news feed on WVIA FM, and then let Bull out of the car, shooing him into our fenced yard hoping the skunk was long gone.
While I attended the Weatherly Area School Board meeting last Wednesday evening, a big storm blew through with seriously strong winds. When the meeting ended, I drove out to see big branches, and whole trees down near
Breakfast at Silver Ridge
Silver Ridge Hunting Club, 2200 East Main St., Weatherly, will hold its all you can eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to Noon on Sunday, July 14, at the clubhouse.
The menu includes eggs (any style), home fries, bacon,
sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef (while it lasts).vDrinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, and tomato juice. Take outs are available. Children under 6 eat free.
by seth iseNberg
the Evergreen Apartments. An area along Lehigh Gorge Road in Lehigh Township had some big trees blow apart, breaking to expose hollow areas. The storm knocked out electricity mid-Carbon County. We learned this when we drove through Lehighton after returning the rental car. The power was out along the 443 business corridor. We’d gone to shop Aldi’s midday on Thursday and found the place dark, and so were the fast-food locations. The Giant supermarket was open, likely on a generator for a while, but it looked as though its power was connected when we shopped. Reportedly, it took much of the afternoon to get the businesses back on.
Friday night, we made the quick ride down the Turnpike to DeSales University to see a Shakespeare play, The Merry Wives of Windsor, performed by a cast of professionals assembled for the PA Shakespeare Festival. Merry Wives is a comedy, and the cast played that up well. The story is light and frivolous, and it was fun to be in the audience on opening night. The play continues through this Sunday. Go to pashakespeare.org for tickets.
It takes a week after Merry Wives wraps up to get the
Main Stage ready for The Color Purple. More about that next week.
At a celebration of life service on Saturday, we said goodbye to our friend, the Rev. Glen Hueholt. His grandson told a story about how his grandfather loved to talk about the bears in the backyard of his home in Lake Harmony. Said grandson had only even seen a bear once when visiting his grandfather, but on their way to the service, they not only saw a bear, but it ran alongside their car for a bit. Looking ahead, there are chances to enjoy fireworks displays Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We’ll watch the weather. The closest display is at Split Rock on Friday. It’s also a week out before NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway. I’ll be at the track for the Friday Trucks race, Saturday’s Xfinity race, AND for NASCAR Sunday action. I have two pair of 100 level seats for Sunday’s race. To win a set, send me an e-mail at journalseth@ pa.metrocast.net, or drop a note by the office in White Haven by Monday. The 100 level has you up close to the racing action. So, with all this written, I can write that I am enjoying being busy…especially the “Ups” of such a schedule. To all of you, best wishes for a fine Independence weekend. And I wish for good weather and good health to you all.
ALA holding food signups
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold signups for the Military Share Food Program on Tuesday, July 9, from 1 until 3 p.m. and Thursday, July 11, from 6 until 8 p.m. at American Legion Post 360. All veterans currently receiving food must reapply for the new fiscal year. Please contact Georgia Farrow at 570427-4527 to learn more about the program.
Bike Parade hits the road in Penn Lake
Pesky rain showers didn’t keep the children at Penn Lake from showing off their bikes, wagons and other wheeled road toys, all decorated in patriotic red, white and blue. After a slight rain delay, a crowd of almost 100 children and their families showed up to ride and march along Lakeview Drive down to the Community House. There were 38 children in the parade this year, the biggest group so far. At the end of the parade, there were refreshments, tote bags and bike helmets given out by the Penn Lake Association. This year’s parade winners for their decorations were Vienna, Kennedy and Addie. After announcement of the winners, the crowd recited an inspiring Pledge of Allegiance to our country’s flag in front of the Community House.
Photos by Suzanne Winters
Bicentennial Street Festival
Friday, July 26th 4-8 PM • Saturday, July 27th 10 AM - 8 PM
Fireman’s Social Club Presents: Fri, July 26 - 20lb Head Sat, July 27 - Dirty Hand (Day) & Bounty Hunter (Evening)
Over 40 Vendors & Food Trucks
The Burger Eating Contest Sat, July 27, at 1pm In front of the White Haven Family Diner (Sponsored by the White Haven Family Diner)
The Pizza Eating Contest Sat, July 27 at 5pm Picnic area next to the caboose (Sponsored by Antonio’s Pizza)
2024 Cyber Security Summit hosted by Slick Cyber Systems
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 4. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre will host the 2024 Cyber Security Summit by Slick Cyber Systems. With limited seating available, early registration is crucial. If you can’t join us in person, attend the event virtually!
Register at: https://www. slickcybersystems.com/2024cyber-security-summit-event/ This summit focuses on helping small and medium business owners, IT professionals, and other key stakeholders understand and combat cybersecurity threats. Join us for an engaging day of expert talks, networking, and strategies to protect your business.
Who Should Attend:
• Small and Medium Business Owners
• IT Managers and Professionals
• Potential Business Referral Partners
• Government Representatives
• Industry Associations
• Chambers of Commerce
Participants will enjoy lunch and refreshments while gaining valuable insights and making important connections.
For more information, contact Chris Reimiller at 570-215-1093 or creimiller@ slickcybersystems.com.
About Slick Cyber Systems: Slick Cyber Systems of White Haven is dedicated to providing top-tier cybersecurity solutions to small and medium businesses, ensuring they are well protected against cyber threats.
EXPERT ADVICE: People who attended the Weatherly Area Museum’s inaugural Plant Swap on Saturday not only had a chance to pick up some new items for their gardens, they also got some expert advice on plants and planting from Georgia Farrow, above. Photos
courtesy Sara Lukacs-Nagy
Weatherly talks LERTA to help Schwab School project
by Seth Isenberg
At their June 24 regular meeting, Weatherly Borough Council explored putting the Eurana Schwab School property into a reduced tax program in order to help the developer get their project funded. The Alliance for Building Communities Inc., the developer, is looking to convert
the property into as many as 30 apartments. The tax abatement, through the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance program – known as LERTA, would be for ten years. The Borough’s approval would be part of a package, ideally with Carbon County and the Weatherly Area School District also giving a LERTA approval.
The WASD offering the LERTA would be key since they impose the highest tax on the property. It was decided to table the topic until July’s meeting, and check with the WA School Board.
In other business, council talked about getting a new Canon C60-10 copier as a replacement and upgrade from Topp Business Solutions of
Scranton.
Council approved placing a mix of surplus items on Munici-Bid including Christmas decorations and lanterns, Sickle tools, 3 heaters, 5 circuit breakers, 10 old traffic signs, 4 traffic vests, a Vascar system, and a variety of police items like holsters and gun slings.
Bills of $243,092 were approved for payment.
Special presentation by Matt Novak: author, illustrator
Friday, July 12, at 9 a.m., the Hazleton Art League is hosting a special presentation by internationally recognized
author and illustrator Matt Novak. A native of Trenton, NJ, Novak grew up in Sheppton, and graduated from West Hazleton High School before going to School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has been writing and illustrating picture books since 1986. Novak’s books have garnered many awards, including School Library Journal’s Best Book of the Year for Mouse TV and the International Reading Association’s Children’s Choice Award for Newt. He has also worked for Disney Studios working on such films as Rescuers Down Under and Beauty and the Beast. Tickets are available for
Novak’s interactive program, where he demonstrates how to write and illustrate a children’s story. This program is part of the Hazleton Art League’s Summer Art Camp. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and may be obtained through the Hazleton Art League at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts or online at www. hazletonartleague.org. For more details, call 570-455-3333.
Merry Wives players make the show
by Ruth Isenberg
The Merry Wives of Windsor at the PA Shakespeare Festival is a fine performance of a silly play. Many of Shakespeare’s comedies are rich, with multiple layers of irony, satire and slapstick. Merry Wives is heavily weighted toward the slapstick. The actors did wonders with the weak material. The play’s
setting and costumes evoke the era of Elvis and bobbysoxers, and music is interwoven to the point that the audience on opening night become part of the rollicking conclusion, clapping along enthusiastically with the band. It only runs through July 7, so visit pashakespeare.org to reserve your seats.
Art of the Slavic World at Art League
The Hazleton Art League’s July art exhibition, Art of the Slavic World, opens with a reception Friday, July 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts. Pysanky egg art, textiles and traditional dress from Ukraine, as well as contemporary Russian religious icons, introduce viewers to the
artistic traditions of eastern Europe.
Sunday, July 7 from 1-3 p.m. is Coffee Talk—an opportunity to meet artists Georgine Borchick and Kim Fritzges and hear them talk about the traditions, methods, and inspirations of their works.
Sunday, July 28, from 1-3 p.m. is Acoustic Jam, with local musicians playing in the Main Gallery.
Art of the Slavic World runs from July 5 through Sunday, July 28. Admission for these
events is always free. Gallery hours: 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 Facebook, Instagram (hazletonsartleague), and Twitter (HALfortheArts).
Individual membership in the Art League is only $25 for the year, and sustaining memberships are as low as $10 a month. The Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 www.hazletonartleague.org 570-455-3333
Members of ALA Unit 360 Judy Desrosiers and Carol Eroh presented a Flag Day ceremony at the Hampton Inn in West Hazleton. Assistant general manager Todd Gimbi extended the invitation to the ladies. The program included the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and information about our flag. Everyone attending received a flag and a patriotic cupcake.
ALA Happenings
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will sponsor a Red Cross Blood drive on Monday, July 15, at the Citizens Fire Company from 1:30 until 6 p.m. Please call the 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit RedCrossBlood. org and enter Weatherly to schedule an appointment.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold its monthly unbaked pizza sale on Friday, July 19. Pick up is 4 - 6:00 p.m. at the post home. deadline to order pizza is Friday, July 12. A regular pizza is $12 and additional toppings are $3 each. The toppings include extra cheese, 3-cheese, mushroom, sausage, and pepperoni. Contact Georgia Farrow directly to order your pizza at 570-427-4527.
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No shortage of sports headlines for holiday weekend
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
The July 4th holiday weekend is synonymous with cookouts, fireworks, and summer fun. It is also a great time to be a sports fan, especially right now. Major League Baseball is at its midway point, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships have begun across the pond, and the free agent signing period has NBA and NHL enthusiasts hoping their favorite teams land a bigname star.
In addition, the U.S. Olympic Trials are wrapping up after several weeks of outstanding performances in swimming, track and field, and gymnastics, among other sports. And the NASCAR season is heating up as stock car racing’s top series gets set to return to Pocono Raceway in a few weeks.
One of the biggest stories in these parts this week was the addition of Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster. The nine-time All-Star inked a fouryear, $212 million max contract with the Sixers after several seasons with the L.A. Clippers, and is now paired with 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and rising star guard Tyrese Maxey to give Philly the “Big 3” they wanted to hopefully challenge the Boston Celtics in the East.
The Sixers signed Maxey to a five-year, $204 million max contract, and also re-signed guard Kelly Oubre, who averaged 15.4 ppg in his first season in Philly.
The Celtics, fresh off their record 18th NBA championship,
locked up two of their stars with contract extensions. Jayson Tatum got the largest contract in NBA history when he agreed to a five-year, $314 million extension. The C’s also extended guard Derrick White (4 years. $125.9 M) and have every member of their starting lineup under contract through at least the 2025-26 season.
What is most surprising is the Celtics just two weeks after earning their 18 th championship banner are up for sale. The majority ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is making the franchise available for sale. Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca led a group that purchased the team in 2002 for $360 million. They are expected to fetch more than the $4 billion the Phoenix Suns were sold for in 2023.
PHILLIE PHANATICS
Halfway through the season, the Philadelphia Phillies are the top
team in the National League, and at this writing, the Phils are 55-29 and have an eight-game lead over rival Atlanta in the NL East.
The big question now is can the Phillies maintain their red-hot pace after injuries have begun to creep in?
The team placed star players Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber on the 10-day injured list, joining starting catcher J.T. Realmuto there. While the Phils have gotten stellar pitching from their starters, they will need others to step up on offense until Harper, Schwarber and Reamluto can return.
NASCAR NOTES Joey Logano stretched his fuel to the limit at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night, holding off the field to win the Ally 400 in a record five overtimes. It was the first win of the 2024 season for Logano, who jumped to ninth in points at 470.
Three-time 2024 winners Kyle Larson (664) and Denny Hamlin (621) remain 1-2 in the series point standings, just ahead of three-time winners Christopher Bell (576) and William Byron (570).
The series shifts to Chicago’s Street Course this weekend before heading to Pocono Raceway for Sunday, July 14. Tickets are still available for the Pocono race, which will also be televised on USA Network. More on the Pocono race in next week’s edition.
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The “Squeeze Play” isn’t just in baseball
by Frank Fear
The word saudade is of Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin word for solitude. It refers to a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing
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for an absent something or someone one cares for and loves. Moreover, it often carries a longing for something/someone that might never be had again. (Source, Julien Miquel @ YouTubeJulien).
The word saudade would seem to have nothing to do with sports, but it does in at least one way. The cost of attending major
college and pro sporting events is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans. The price (tickets, food, parking, etc.) is converting games for the masses to games for elites. Think about that the next time you scan the stands while viewing an NBA game or see who is in the luxury boxes (apt reference, too) at NFL or major
White Haven Lions planning 34th tourney
Plans are under way for the Joe Reindel Memorial 34th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the White Haven Lions Club. The event is set for Monday, Aug. 5 at Sand Springs Country Club, Drums, with a noon registration and 1 p.m. shotgun start.
The four-person scramble costs $90 per golfer. All proceeds benefit the White Haven Lions Club, helping the club award scholastic scholarships to White Havenarea students, and financially assist such local organizations as the White Haven Food Pantry, Community Lunch Program, youth sporting teams, and local fire, ambulance and police associations.
Your entry fee includes golf with cart, individual door prizes, contests on the course, a hot dog lunch, beer, and dinner following golf at the course. Winners will be crowned in several flights, and contests include closest to the pin, men and women longest drive, and most accurate drive. In addition, there will be hole-in-one prizes on all par-3 holes.
You can mail your registration
form, including your name, email and phone number, to: White Haven Lions Club, c/o Ed Gower, 500 Berwick St., White Paven, PA 18661, or email it to: ejgower2231@gmail.com. Sponsorships are also being sought for the tournament. Donations and /or prizes for the tournament raffle drawing are tax deductible, as the White Haven Lions Club is a 501(c)(3)-qualified charitable organization.
For more information on the event or how to gain sponsorship, you are asked to contact Ed Gower at 570-401-9814.
Freeland YMCA tourney set July 20 at Sugarloaf
The Freeland YMCA 11th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, July 20 at Sugarloaf Golf Club at 18 Golf Course Road, Sugarloaf, PA, 18249. An 8 a.m. shotgun start is planned.
The entry fee of $100 per golfer includes golf with cart, along with prizes and contests on the course. Proceeds benefit
the Freeland Y. You can register for the tournament in person at the Freeland YMCA, 600 Front St., Freeland, or email ckimm971@gmail.com.
Annual Sons of Erin Golf Tourney July 13 at Sand Springs
The Freeland Sons of Erin Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, July 13 at Sand Springs Country Club, Drums.
The tournament is a shotgun start, beginning at 1 p.m. and the format is a four-man scramble.
The cost is $100 per person, which includes beverages before and after the round, skins game, dinner, and prizes following the round. There will be a “Pot of Gold” at Hole #17. A raffle also will be held.
Hole sponsors are available for $50 per hole. All golfers must register by July 5.
Contact Bear Brogan at 570-650-7630, Martin Biasi at 570-636-2907 or 570- 436-4377 or Jerry Brogan at 570-9567052, to register or get more information.
college football games.
As an alternative, many fans turn to media platforms to watch their favorite teams… if they can afford the cost, which (just like in-person attendance) is increasing constantly. It’s common for a sports channel to be available via an extra subscription cost when, only a few years ago, that channel was included in a cable package. Plus, some games are broadcast on non-sports platforms (e.g., NFL games on Amazon Prime), and sports networks offer games via a companion sports subscription service (e.g., ESPN+). ‘Streaming’ is costly.
The trend is apparent and impactful: some of us watch alone at home rather than attend games, and others can’t view as many games as they’d like because of the cost. What’s the answer? One option is viewing games at your neighborhood bar and gathering with other fans to root for your favorite teams. A good share of neighborhood bars aren’t just gathering spots; they have a social leveling effect, too, not elite at all, where people of various social strata gather in a shared pursuit, namely, cheering.
But here’s the thing. These days, the local neighborhood bar is a threatened species, with data showing that more local bars are closing than opening. Sure, chain sports bars like Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings have replaced the neighborhood bar in some places, but that swap is akin to the local hardware store being replaced by Wal-Mart. What’s the answer? Phone a friend or two, grab a table, and watch your favorite team play at a neighborhood bar. It’s one way to address saudade.
Commentary inspired by Steve Butt’s contribution, “Streaming Alone? Why Neighborhood Bars are Important,” The Sports Column, June 29, 2024, at https://www.thesportscol. com/2024/06/streamingalone-why-neighborhood-barsare-important/
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District 18 LL 8-10 tourney final series in Weatherly
As the calendar flips from June to July, the District 18 Little League Baseball Tournaments have reached the championship rounds following two weeks of play.
The Weatherly Little League field will be center to some of that action, as the league plays host to the district’s 10-12 North-South championship series this week.
North Division champion Valley East will take on South Division winner Tamaqua in a best-of-three series beginning Wednesday evening at 6. The series resumes on Saturday at 1 p.m., and a third game, if necessary, will be played on Sunday, also at 1 o’clock.
The District 18 10-12 Tournament was down to three teams on Monday, as Franklin Township throttled Valley East 11-1 in the winner’s bracket final, and Valley West kept its title hopes alive by ousting Hazleton 18-0.
Valley East and Valley West meet in Wednesday’s elimination bracket final, with the survivor advancing to
Friday’s championship round against Franklin Township at Phiffer’s Ice Dam, near Lehighton. Valley East beat Valley West 6-3 in their first meeting last week.
Valley West was in control of the district’s 10-11 year-old tournament with wins over Towamensing and Tamaqua.
District champions advance to the Section 6 Tournament later this month.
A recap of recent tournament games, and a look ahead at this week’s schedule, follow:
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18
LITTLE LEAGUE
10-12 Tournament
Friday, June 28
Franklin Twp. 11, Hazleton 0 Valley East 6, Valley West 3 Tamaqua 12, Hazle Twp. 11, 7 innings
Towamensing 5, Anthracite 2, 8 innings
Sunday, June 29
Valley West 10, Tamaqua 0
Hazleton 2, Towamensing 1
Monday, July 1
Franklin Twp. 11, Valley East 1
Valley West 18, Hazleton 0 Wednesday, July 3
Elimination Bracket Final
Valley West at Valley East, 6 p.m.
Friday, July 5
Championship Final
Valley West/Valley East winner at Franklin Twp., 6 p.m. 10-11 Tournament
Saturday, June 29
Valley West 2, Towamensing 1, suspended, bottom second inning
Sunday, June 30
Valley West 11, Towamensing 1
Monday, July 1
Valley West 10, Tamaqua 0
Tuesday, July 2
Tamaqua at Valley West 8-10 Tournament
Saturday, June 29
Valley East 7, Valley West 5 Tamaqua 10, Franklin Twp. 7
Sunday, June 30
Valley East 10, Valley West 6 (Valley East wins North Division title)
Tamaqua 11, Franklin Twp. 6 (Tamaqua wins South Division title)
