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Charity bike tour makes stop at WHVFC by Ruth Isenberg Day two of The Nationwide Bike Ride ended up with a rain shower — and a warm welcome that included pizza, hoagies and beer — as four cyclists arrived around 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the House on the Hill, the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s headquarters. The duo of John Bladholm and Chris Ray are biking cross-country to raise money for eight charitable organizations. On this first leg of the trip, they were joined by two representatives of the group that will be benefiting from the money raised on this 500 mile section. Marv Williams and Jim Berklite, both from

California, are part of the FireFamily Foundation, which provides support and financial assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need. The ride started on July 5 in New York City, with a segment on Good Morning America. They spent the night in Hoboken, New Jersey. Tuesday morning, they headed west on their 3,500 mile ride. Bladholm and Ray are riding their way home, with ETA in destination Pacific City, Oregon, on August 23—45 days of 80 to 85 mile rides. A routing error sent them up Camelback Mountain, and Bladholm said the last stretch from Blakeslee to White See BIKE TOUR, page 10

CRUSHING of the remains of the Weatherly Trainworks building is supposed to start soon. The material left from the razing of the structure will be ground up and turned into a parking area. The job was held up because parts for the contractor’s crusher were not available, and it was necessary to rent a unit. JH: Ruth Isenberg

WHITE HAVEN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY played host to The Nationwide Bike Ride on Tuesday. The House on the Hill was the end point of the second day of riding. After enjoying the fire company’s hospitality, they spent the night at Lehigh Gorge Campground before getting an early start to Williamsport on Wednesday. Kneeling in front is White Haven fire fighter Kara Hoch. From left are fire fighter Jared Ellis, cyclists Chris Ray, Jim Berklite and Marv Williams, Fire Chief Dean Raudenbush, cyclist John Bladholm, Fire Co. Assistant Chief David Raudenbush, and White Haven Ambulance personnel Charles Helmbold and Emily Scott. Watch for updates on how the cross-country ride is going in future issues. JH: Ruth Isenberg

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From The Journal-Herald Issue of June 27, 1991 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder Subscription Price—$40 per year in Luzerne & Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania, This was the issue just payable in advance. before the second annual $45 per year elsewhere, payable in advance. Periodicals postage paid at White Haven, PA 18661. White Haven Homecoming POSTMASTER, send address change to: Festival. Saturday kicks off THE JOURNAL-HERALD with a parade at 11, and then 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 an opening program at noon. (JAY E. HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-1997; CLARA HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-2014) At 12:30, Ty Searfoss & the Seth Isenberg, Advertising Sales Mountain Bluegrass Band Ruth Isenberg, Editor will perform, through to 3:30. Steve Stallone, Sports Editor Cake walks are all afternoon. Member, White Haven Chamber of Commerce 1300 AM will broadcast live Carbon County Chamber of Commerce from 3 p.m. That night, Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce White Haven Economic Development Association Whiskey Run will perform THE JOURNAL-HERALD is printed with U.S. made soy inks on part-recycled newsprint. starting at 7. © Copyright 2021, The Journal-Herald On Sunday, the Kelly School of Dance performs at 1, and there will be an old-timer’s ball game at 2. WDLS will broadcast live starting at 3, and the evening concludes with FREEWAY, performing from 3 to 7. There is a list of the parade by Seth Isenberg lineup, featuring local floats from the VFW, S&J Sub Shop, I’m a “celebrate Independence Day as long as you can do Buttons & Bows, Murphy so safely” kind of guy. I have no objections to fireworks when Lumber, Wilmot Engineerthey’re launched safely. Some of this Independence Day’s displays by locals were not ing, Lehigh Canal Depot, done safely. They were shot too close to houses. They were shot Orloski’s Quik Mart, Miller Fuel Oil, and EMCEE. The over unwelcoming residents. They disturbed pets, and some Mountain Laurel Resort had people. They also were launched into the late hours of the a float, featuring Miss Laurel. evening. There were many complaints on social media. There were county commisWhat could have been great fun became instead great noise sioners, judges, state senator that almost held people hostage. It’s not acceptable. Raphael Musto, the sheriff’s A noise ordinance could help here. Perhaps a fireworks department, local mayors, launch permit may have a place. Sure, beautiful fireworks available at stores and tents throughout our area are legal, but scouts, Knights of Columbus, Desert Storm Vets, Marine not in the face of other rules. Corps and AMVETS. The State regulations say that you must be 18 to purchase or use fireworks and fireworks cannot be ignited on a public or private White Haven Ambulance and seven fire companies plan to property without express permission of the property owner, send vehicles. Marching and discharged from or within a motor vehicle or building, discharged toward a motor vehicle or building, discharged within performing will be the Crestwood High School Band, and 150 feet of an occupied structure or discharged while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or Pioneer Fyfe & Drum Corps. another drug. The rules are to avoid fireworks causing injury On the front page is a photo due to a launch too close to other people, and to avoid starting of some of the people who a fire. During a dry time, an amateur fireworks display could attended the opening of the easily set the woods on fire, or even a neighbor’s landscaping. White Haven Food Pantry. Perhaps we can get back to having a community fireworks Members of the ministerium display, organizing locals at a set time and in a safe place. In and volunteers are shown. The the meantime, the state rules should be vigorously enforced.

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Fireworks over fireworks

Thriftway team going undefeated in the second half — and losing only one game the entire season. Ryan Detweiler pitched in Thriftway’s first win of the week, fanning seven and hitting three singles. Ed Gower Jr. had a home run, triple and single. In the second win, Gower and Danielle Chmielinski combined to strike out nine. For the Minor League A photo inside shows Pastor second half championship, David Harvey with a shovel at the groundbreaking for the Holmberg Homes jumped out to a huge lead, then coasted new Free Methodist Church. against first half champ DeCandia Insulation. The two Another inside photo is of the Holder grandchild, Jessica teams will meet one more time in a contest to determine Ruth Holder, who celebrated her second birthday on July 3. the season’s champion. All WHASA teams are going The oil portrait of E. Eurana to march in Saturday’s HomeSchwab was removed from the coming Festival Parade. The Babe Ruth team had a Schwab School on June 22, tough week, losing to Hazle and was taken to Carlisle for restoration. It will be returned Township 11-1 at Drifton, and to the Jeddo Stars 13-3 at in October. White Haven. Rick Burke had Crazy Willie and the Country a triple and Jason Holmberg, a double, in the loss to Jeddo. Rangers is the band performThe WHLL 9-10 year-old alling at Eurana Park the afterstars open double elimination noon of July 21. play on July 7 versus Valley East in Drums. The 11-12 team will Lieutenant Colonel Mary play July 6 against the Hazleton Ann Aigeldinger of the U.S. Army Reserves, a nurse, spent Americans at Lehigh Park. six months in the Persian Gulf A Walk/Run is planned for caring for Iraqi casualties. July 14 to raise money towards She is pictured during a visit to the St. Jude School as their medical expenses of Nicole school year ended. The school Houseknecht, who is being treated for a brain tumor. buildings were decorated in red, white and blue, and the A Hunter/Trapper Course corridors lined with flags, and will be held the mornings welcome home messages. of July 15, 16 and 17 at the Weatherly Area Middle School Crestwood senior Karen Strzelecki received the Harold on the first two days, and at Baker Award. Junior William the State Gamelands Rifle Range on the Broad MounHenning earned this year’s tain off Route 93. Classes are Elsie Baker Award and also open to anyone 11 years of age the Harold Baker Award. or older. Register by calling George Johnson at 427xxxx. In Ed Gower’s WHASA news column, the Little League Class size is limited. season wrapped up with the See ARCHIVES, page 6 Food Pantry is in the downstairs of the White Haven Center Administration building. Hours of operation are 11 to noon on Fridays. Local churches plan to select months when their members will volunteer. Donations were sought to help local families who need food help.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dennison Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA. 18661. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider an application by Anthony D’Angio for the property located at 319 Middleburg Road, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA. 18661, located in a C-1 District. The applicant seeks to construct a 40′ x 60′ pole barn as accessory use. Variances required for this proposed use include: Reduction in the required side yard setback distance along Ice Lake Road from 25 feet to 16 feet. Reduction in the required side yard setback along the side bordering Wright Creek from 25 feet to 10 feet. Exceeding maximum lot coverage at 19%. The maximum lot coverage in the C-1 District is 7%. A copy of the full text of the application and supporting material are on file and available for public inspection by appointment at the Dennison Township Municipal Building by contacting Township Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at (570) 443-8190 or an electronic copy may be obtained by email by contacting John Varaly at (jvaraly@ptd.net). John R. Varaly, AICP Dennison Township Zoning Officer 7/15

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT There will be a Meeting of the Packer Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 to consider the following new application:

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN RE: ESTATE OF HARRIET A. LITHKOUSKY, a/k/a HARRIET LITHKOUSKY, Deceased, late of the Borough of Weatherly, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

LEGAL NOTICE

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Register of Wills of Carbon County Pennsylvania in the Estate of Hanna A. Hentrz a/k/a Hanna Hentz, late of 3221 Maple Street, Weatherly, Carbon County, PA to the Co-Executors, Lori Jane Kaschak, 954 Norman Street, Weatherly PA 18255 and David Brian Danishefsky, of 12 Orchard Lane, Sugarloaf, PA 18249. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Administrator or to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand LLC 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of The application of James Grega, Harriet A. Lithkousky, a/k/a 2432 Wetzel Run Drive, Weath- Harriet Lithkousky, who died on erly, PA, 18255. The applicant the 27th day of December, 2020. seeks an amendment to the Pack- All persons having claims against er Township Zoning Map, pursu- the estate are requested to make ant to Section 1401 of the Zoning known the same, and all persons Ordinance, to rezone the subject indebted to the decedent to make parcel as I-1 Light Industrial Dis- payment without delay to the trict. The property in question Testator, Leonard Lithkousky, 543 is located on State Route 93, West Main Street, Weatherly, PA, 7/8 Weatherly, PA 18255, in the R-1 18255, or his attorney: Zoning District. Tax Parcel ID: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, 112-45-A43 ESQUIRE 7/22 121 Carbon Street LEGAL NOTICE BY ORDER OF: Post Office Box 49 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Phillip Prout, Zoning Officer Weatherly PA 18255 7/15 LEGAL NOTICE that Letters Testamentary have Packer Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, been issued by the Register of 2234 Hudson Drive Wills of Luzerne County PA to Es- that a Certificate of Organization Weatherly, PA 18255 7/8 tate No.: 40-21-1387 in the Estate has been filed with the CommonLEGAL NOTICE IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY of Marie M. Jeffers a/k/a Marie wealth of Pennsylvania, DepartANNE APPEL, a/k/a MARY ANN Jeffers, late of 28 Twain Circle, ment of State, Bureau of Corpor APPEL, Deceased, late of the Conyngham, Luzerne County, ations for the Domestic Limited LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Township Lausanne, County of PA who died on April 12, 2021 to Liability Company, MCV Rentals that Letters of Administration have Carbon and Commonwealth of Dona Malady of 10 Shaw Drive, LLC, filed by Cory E. Gerhard, Drums, PA 18222.. All persons in- 2261 Grist Mill Drive, Weatherly, been granted to Anthony Cameron, Pennsylvania debted to said estate are request- Pennslvania on the 7th day of Jr. of Doylestown, Pennsylvania ed to make payment, and those June, 2021 pursuant to the PennNotice is hereby given that and Wesley Cameron of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania in the Estate of Letters of Administration have having claims to present the same sylvania Limited Liability Company Law, 15Pa.C.S.§8821 et.seq. ANTHONY M. CAMERON A/K/A been granted in the Estate without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire of Mary Anne Appel, a/k/a ANTHONY MICHAEL CAMERON, Gillespie, Miscavige Gillespie, Miscavige late of Nescopeck Township, Mary Ann Appel, who died on & Ferdinand LLC & Ferdinand LLC Pennsylvania, who died on April the 7th day of May, 2021. All per3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 sons having claims against the 25, 2021. All persons indebted to Drums PA 18222 Drums PA 18222 estate are requested to make said Estate are requested to make 7/8 7/8 payment and those having claims known the same, and all persons or demands to present the same indebted to the decedent to make without delay to the Co-Adminis- payment without delay to the Administrator, Charles C. Appel, trators named or to: 123 Evergreen Drive, Thornhurst, Carbon County Law Office for 29 Years Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. PA, 18424, or his attorney: •Family Law •Real Estate CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, 641 State Route 93 •Civil Law •Criminal Defense ESQUIRE Sugarloaf, PA 18249 7/8 Carbon, Luzerne & Schuylkill Counties 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly PA 18255

Atty. Cindy Yurchak

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Obituaries

MARY FRANCES REINDEL travel, golf, and spend time Mary Frances Reindel, 93, with friends and family. formerly of East Side, White Mary Frances retired from Haven, passed away First Eastern Bank and was in her room a member of St. Patrick’s Church. at Juniper After Joe’s death in 2016, Village in she moved to State College State College, PA. to be near family. She loved attending her great-grandBorn in children’s events and meeting East Side new friends at Juniper Village. Borough, In addition to her parents, she was the daughter of the she was preceded by her first late S. Leon and Mary husband, William Anderson; Martini Deal and was a second husband, Joseph graduate of White Haven Reindel; daughter, Constance High School. Anderson Olmstead; siblings, After high school, Mary Frances moved away and met C. Elizabeth Jabjiniak and Edward Leon Deal. her first husband, Bill, and Mary is survived by her had their daughter Constance. grandchildren, Celeste After his death in 1970, she Blessner and her husband Eric moved back to East Side of State College; Daniel where she met and married Olmstead of State College; Joe Reindel. Mary Frances and Joe were great-grandchildren, Lucy and Jack Blessner; nieces and active community members nephews. who loved to volunteer, A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 5, in St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are by Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven.

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DWIGHT HOOK Dwight Hook, 59, of WilkesBarre, passed away with family by his side, on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Carol Earnhart Hook and was employed in the highway construction industry. Dwight enjoyed listening to music, fishing, and was a collector of albums, speakers and stereos. He is survived by his children, Amber (William Keil) Hook of White Haven, Taunya (Russ Schake) Hook of Hanover Township, Charles Hook of White Haven, and Cori Hook of Wapwallopen; brother, Dale Hook of Jim Thorpe; and 10 grandchildren. A private family graveside burial will be held in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven. Arrangements are by Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

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EDMUND SIEMINSKI squadron that deployed light Lt. Colonel Edmund John armor and helicopters. He Sieminski (United States retired following his final Army, Retired), 88, posting as a Professor of of Mountain Military Science and head of Top, died in the ROTC program at Lafayhospice care ette College in Easton. Edmund also served as State in WilkesRepresentative for two terms Barre on in the Pennsylvania House of Monday, Representatives, representing June 14, the district of Easton. He was 2021. later appointed Deputy ExecBorn in utive Director of the Turnpike Scranton, he was the son of Commission after working in the late Raymond and Stella the Department of Military AfMajesky Sieminski. He was a fairs during Governor Thorngraduate of Laurel Hill Acadburgh’s administration. He emy High School, Scranton was a member of the Veterans University and Duquesne of Foreign Wars, American University. After graduation, he joined the US Army, proud- Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Knights of Columly serving his country for 23 bus and the Rotary Club. years, including two tours of In addition to his parcombat duty during the Vietents, Edmund was precednam War, during which his beloved wife Mary Jane cared ed in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Baily Sieminski; for their children stateside. daughter Barbara Sieminski; Edmund was the recipisiblings Henry Sieminski and ent of numerous awards and Annette Steadman. honors, including the Legion He is survived by his of Merit, Meritorious Service children, Kathleen (Thomas) Medal, the Air Medal, the Shifflett of Virginia, John (SuArmy Commendation Medal, sanne) Sieminski of the Vietnamese Cross of Pittsburgh, Mary (Edward) Gallantry, the Combat InfanSingleton of Wisconsin, tryman’s Badge, and Senior Edmund Sieminski of CaliParachutist Badge. He qualfornia, and Wendy (William) ified for the rigorous Ranger Pfundt of New Hope; and his designation and was also a second wife, Sharon. He was paratrooper who made over the proud grandfather of 11 20 jumps from helicopters grandchildren and 5 great and fixed wing aircraft. grandchildren. During his first tour in A private family graveside Vietnam, Edmund served as funeral was held at Fort an intelligence advisor to the Indiantown Gap National South Vietnamese Army in Cemetery, Annville. the Mekong Delta. During Allons (Let’s Go). his second tour in Vietnam, Funeral was under the he served in the storied 11th Armored Cavalry (Blackhorse) direction of the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Regiment as executive officer of the First Squadron. During Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd, Mountaintop, www. a tour in Germany, he comMountainTopFH.com manded an armored cavalry

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MARGUERITA M. HAYES Gretta married and had Marguerita, 80, passed three children, Stanley, away on Sunday, July 4, at Michael and Kathlene. Geisinger She divorced eight years Wyoming later and took a job at the Medical State School to provide for Center. her children. Gretta retired Born as a supervisor and went on August 14, 1940 to Mr. to have a full and exciting life. She loved fishing, and Mrs. hunting, owning her own Michael home and spending time Kelly in with her children and Coaldale, grandchildren. she graduShe married her childhood ated from Marion High School sweetheart Curtis G. Hayes in 1958. August 5, 2016. Gretta Encouraged by her older delighted in reuniting with her brother Michael, Marguerita “inherited” extended family. (nicknamed Gretta), moved She enjoyed going to family to New York City. Gretta picnics, birthday parties and studied nursing and earned a long road trips. living working for Bell TeleMarguerita is survived by phone. She related she loved her husband, Curtis G. Hayes; the excitement of Broadway, her brother, Michael Joseph the sights, sounds and ideas Kelly; her children, Stanley of so many different types of Bruzgulis and his wife Gerise, people. She returned to PA after deciding the big city was Michael Bruzgulis and Kathlene J. Parry; fun to visit but not to live in. Gretta went to work at Split grandchildren Shelby Pilati and her husband James, and Rock Lodge, Lake Harmony, Cassidy Bruzgulis; and eight living in the girls dorm that great grandchildren, Darryl, was on the Split Rock Lodge Jacoby, Jonah, Donnie, Avery, property. Though the dorm Jarvius and Hayden; and stepmother was strict, Gretta related the fun she had work- children Chris Brower, Susan Hayes, Chad Hayes and Nicole ing there with all the local Hayes. girls, and going to the dances Marguerita, in the hope of “dressed to the nines.” helping others, chose to In April 1963, Gretta’s donate her body to the childhood home in Coaldale Humanity Gifts Registry of was swallowed up by a mine Pennsylvania. collapse and all of her childhood possessions were lost.

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PA Turnpike approves allelectronic toll rates for 2022 New E-ZPass and TOLL BY PLATE tolls will reflect lowest increase in six years.

end of this very long tunnel. In addition to breathing a huge sigh of relief ourselves, it enables us to begin to offer some relief to customers from those heftier toll increases and The Pennsylvania Turnpike refocus on essential improvements to our roadway.” Commission (PTC) has Beginning in July 2022, the approved a 5% toll increase for 2022 for both E-ZPass and $400 million in annual transit funding that had been providTOLL BY PLATE customers. ed by the PTC will be funded The increase is slated to start by the Commonwealth’s at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2022 and will be effective across the Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax (MVSUT) as prescribed entire system except on the by Act 89 of 2013. Southern Beltway (PA TurnAct 89, however, does not pike 576) west of Pittsburgh. E-ZPass drivers will contin- eliminate the Commission’s debt, future debt service or ue to receive the lowest toll rates across the PA Turnpike, funding obligation. Even with this much-needed relief, the with some customers saving PTC is still responsible for nearly 60%. Non-E-ZPass customers can now download annual payments to Pennthe PA TOLL PAY smartphone DOT of $50 million until June 2057, and it must continue to app to create an autopay pay down debt incurred from account and receive 15% previous borrowing needed to savings on their monthly fund Act 44 payments. TOLL BY PLATE invoices. “The Act 44 sunsetting Like all previous annual spelled out in Act 89 of 2013 is increases since 2009, the measure is generally required critical if the PTC is to remain fiscally sound as an organito meet escalating debtzation and for the economic service costs resulting from vitality of Turnpike-connected the PTC’s payments to the communities,” Compton Commonwealth of PA for explained. “But it’s importtransit operations under ant for customers understand Pennsylvania Acts 44 and that, even with the reduced 89. This year, however, there obligation, we are still lookis one significant difference: Under those statutes, the PTC ing at annual toll increases of plans to make its final annual 5% from through 2025, 4% in payment of $450 million later 2026, 3.5% in 2027, then 3% annually from 2028 to 2050.” this month. Because of borrowing “Today’s action is the first required by the Act 44 funding time in six years that the rate plan, the PTC currently has of increase is under 6%,” annual Act 44 debt-service explained PA Turnpike CEO obligations of nearly $400 Mark Compton. “Starting in July 2022, our transit funding million. Due to the terms of requirement to PennDOT un- these bonds, the PTC’s Act 44 der Act 44 of 2007 will be cut debt service will continue to to $50 million annually. Final- rise even though borrowing ly, we are seeing a light at the has ended. Act 44 debt service

will grow to an annual maximum of nearly $600 million by 2038 before it starts to decrease. Because of today’s action, the most-common toll for a passenger vehicle next year will increase from $1.60 to $1.70 for E-ZPass customers and from $3.90 to $4.10 for TOLL BY PLATE customers. The most common toll for a Class-5 tractor trailer will increase from $13 to $13.70 for E-ZPass and from $26.60 to $28 for TOLL BY PLATE. The cashless toll for a passenger vehicle at the westbound Delaware River Bridge will increase from $6.10 to $6.50 for E-ZPass customers and from $8.20 to $8.70 for those who use PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE. The PTC also approved the toll-rate schedule for the opening of the Southern Beltway slated for October. Tolls for the Southern Beltway will include the application of the 45% additional charge that is in place on the Turnpike system. However, there will be no January 2022 toll increase for the Southern Beltway. The PTC first started making Act 44 payments to PennDOT in August 2007. It has increased tolls annually since 2009, providing $7.45 billion in toll-backed funding to PennDOT in 14 years. After the 2022 increase is applied, E-ZPass and TOLL BY PLATES rates for both passenger and commercial vehicles will round up to the next dime. The PTC will post a 2022 trip calculator and toll schedule online this fall. Visit https://www.paturnpike. com/toll/tollmileage.aspx.

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Weatherly Festival returns in August

The annual Weatherly Festi- sion, and offers free parking val will be held at Eurana Park on the ballfield. Handicap on Friday, August 27, 5 to 10 parking is available. p.m., and on Saturday, August 28 from Noon to 9 p.m. There will be numerous food, craft and vendor stands. Local Continued from page 2 churches and organizations Alpina Ski Shops advertised will be offering home cooked their summer clearance sale, foods and baked goods. from now to July 9. Entertainment will be Friday, 60s and 70s soft rock Early bird specials at group Sovereign Soul, and on Richie’s are priced from Saturday, rock group North $5.95. of 40. On both days, there will be a tricky tray raffle. On Extra large sweet peachSaturday, there will be bounce es from South Carolina and houses for the children. plump New Jersey blueberries A beef and beer tent will be have arrived at the White Haavailable for those over 21. ven Thriftway. The festival is free admis-

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Faith Church to hold Mega Sports Camp Faith Church, Weatherly is holding a week-long Mega Sports Camp for kids, August 9 through 13 at the Weatherly Elementary School Fields from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children ages 3 through 12 will learn about sports,

discover character-building concepts, and will have a whole lot of fun. Sports to pick from include Cheerleading, Karate, Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, and Preschool. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

The week will end on Friday with a surprise visit from our local fire company (plan on getting wet). To register please call the church at 570-578-8005

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Seth’s Sightings

It was a rainy start to the Fourth of July weekend, enough to have a few of the local fireworks displays postponed. That didn’t mean that the locals weren’t out doing their own thing. Near where we live, there was a substantial and noisy display, right over the tops of our houses. This involved launching fireworks within feet of structures, so it was a good thing that it had rained — this was dangerous. The porch of a home in Wilkes-Barre caught on fire this past weekend from a firework launched from somewhere else nearby. It set the house on fire, putting a family of eight out of their home. There are some beautiful flowers on some of the local

wild rhododendron, a pinkedged white. There’s a nice display near the Route 940 entrance to the Walter Dam. At home, my lilies are beginning to bloom in our yard, including the striped colors and a plant with a delicate peach color. Late last week, I arrived home after work just before dusk, getting there before Ruth who was finishing taking notes at a meeting. As I packed up to go into the house, I sighted what appeared to be an unusually long skunk. It seemed to change shape as I watched. As it crossed the street about 40′ from the car, I figured out that this was a mama skunk with a kit — then a second kit showed itself. This explained the funny shapes. The trio waddled into our neighbor’s yard across

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the street, then out of sight. I feared they might wander into our yard, and have been being extra cautious after dark when coming home, or letting the dogs out. On Saturday, I had a chance share a picnic in Pocono Lake. A winged visitor flew up onto the trunk of a nearby oak tree, a pileated woodpecker with its brilliant red top feathers. My tablemate commented that he hoped it didn’t find anything on that tree. It didn’t, but during its search, it emitted a series of noises that sounded just like a dog toy — a squeaky toy. Then it flew off. We had heard a similar sound in the trees off a ways, so we guessed there was a mate there. Sunday, we drove to Gettysburg to meet some friends who were spending their weekend there. Our plan to arrive in the daylight hours came apart, and we rolled in to see our friends at dusk. No matter, we enjoyed a nice evening ahead of our Monday plans. First thing on Monday, we were up and ready to take a professional guided tour of the

battlefield. We’d hired someone from the guide service, meeting him at the National Park Visitors’ Center. He spent the rest of the morning telling stories and giving us a deeper understanding of what had happened around Gettysburg in early July of 1863. He really brought some of the stories alive. We’d chosen the morning because the weather report had temperatures in the low 90s by mid-afternoon. So after our tour, we stayed in air conditioning, only venturing out to return to the Visitors’ Center to buy some things at the gift shop, and see some of the museum displays in the building. There’s a cool presentation of Civil War band instruments. There’s also a fine picture taken of the outskirts Gettysburg some months before the battle. Returning from the gift shop excursion, we detoured to a local store that sold some local fruit along with artwork by the owner, the locally famous Lion Potter. We met the man and his family, and bought some newly picked white

apricots, and a quart of semisour small but gorgeous cherries. It capped off a successful day. After some sharing of fruit with our friends, we headed back north toward home, getting back just after dark. Looking ahead, this weekend we’ll be joining friends at Briggs Farm to see all their shows. This Thursday night we’re going to the 70s Night performances. Friday and Saturday are the Blues Festival — we’re hoping for great weather and starry cool nights. Some friends are camping there over that weekend, making that much more fun, as we’ll visit them. We also hope to fit in some blueberry picking at nearby Stemmrich’s Farm just up the road from Briggs. Looking farther ahead, a timely reminder on an area country radio station spelled out this year’s Frontier Days and Rodeo in Benton. Rodeos have gotten scarce around here. By my knowledge, this really is the first set of rodeos even reasonably near. Benton is northwest of Berwick, by about another half hour of driving. This event is their big deal. Ruth and I have known about it for years, but there was always a closer rodeo until now. We’ll likely go on Friday the 15th or Saturday the 16th, arriving late in the afternoon ahead of the 7:30 show. Sunday is Bull-a-Rama. The Pocono Mountains Music Fest has seven shows from July 23 to 31, mainly in Buck Hill, Skytop and Mt. Pocono. Check them out at Poconofest.org, Musikfest in Bethlehem opens August 5 for a week and a half of awesome. More on that as the date gets nearer. Enjoy the beautiful weather.

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Be a D&L Trail Tender On Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Caboose at the Rite-Aid parking lot in White Haven, there will be an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the Delaware & Lehigh Trail through the community. Interested in keeping the trails clean and ready for everyone to enjoy? Join the group for a volunteer event along the D&L Trail in downtown White Haven. Goals include beautifying Main Street and both D&L

Trailheads, removing litter and polishing trail signage. Work will start at 9 a.m. and wrap up at noon. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on your own in White Haven and explore the D&L Trail and Trail Friendly Businesses. Registration is required in advance. For more information and to sign up, visit https://delawareandlehigh. org/events/trail-tendervolunteer-event/

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Transportation is topic for Time Travelers Weatherly Time Travelers, Kids at the Museum will take place on Thursday, July 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Weatherly Area Museum. Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to learn the fun history of how transportation influ-

enced Weatherly. There will be a scavenger hunt, games, a craft, a hike and more. The event is free, but registration is required. Call or text 570-579-8269, or email connorsmichele2@gmail.com.

Space is limited, and Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. The museum is open all summer on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., or send a message on the Facebook page to arrange a different time.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly recently donated aluminum beverage can tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. Shown from left are Bette Rambaran, Aurelia Rambaran, Noelle Rambaran, and Betty Henry (project chair). All are members of Unit 360. Bette is the granddaughter of Betty Henry. Aurelia and Noel are the great-granddaughters of Betty Henry and also the poppy girls for Unit 360. The ladies delivered about 6 bushels of aluminum beverage tabs. The American Legion Auxiliary will continue to collect silver aluminum beverage tabs. They may be dropped off at the post home during the monthly pizza sales.

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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their monthly meeting Monday, July 12, starting at 6 p.m. at the post home. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their monthly unbaked

pizza sale on Friday, July 30. Pick-up is 4–6 p.m. at the post home. A regular pizza is $11 with an additional $1.50 for each topping of extra cheese, 3 cheese, mushroom, sausage or pepperoni. Deadline to order is July 23. Contact Georgia Farrow at 570-427-4527.

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Bike Tour

Continued from page 1 Haven was tough. But they enjoyed the beauty of the ride, and the people they’ve been meeting along the way. Backup/support vehicle driver Athena Boyer, who is Bladholm’s business partner at Green Barn Events, said that because of sponsorships, 100% of the money raised via the trip will go to the charitable organizations. She added more specifics: The coast-to-coast ride will span over 3,500 miles and directly benefit eight worthy nonprofit foundations. Along the route from New York City to Pacific City, Oregon, the two riders will be joined by celebrities, athletes, sponsors

and special guests as they pedal approximately 85 miles a day for 45 days. The Nationwide Ride consists of seven cycling stages. Each 500-mile stage will be supported by a generous sponsor and benefit a nonprofit organization. With the support of sponsors and volunteers, 100% of every dollar donated via text-to-give or online donations will go directly to the benefiting charities. The goal is to generate $500,000 for the seven partner nonprofit foundations. Benefiting charities include: Fire Family Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio, First Responders Foundation, Black & Gold NW (USO, Special Operations Warriors Foundation and The Green Beret Foundation), The

Sam Day Foundation (Pediatric Cancer Research), Feeding America, The Harrington Family Foundation and The Maurice Lucas Foundation. “This has been a difficult year for so many, yet hope and gratitude remain strong in my heart. This ride will hopefully strengthen my faith that our country is still full of good people wanting to help others.” said John Bladholm, Green Barn Events Partner and Co-Founder of The Nationwide Ride. “We are excited to participate in this unique fundraising event to share the mission of the Fire Family Foundation with a larger audience. John, Athena and the entire Nationwide Ride team have worked tirelessly to put on a great event with an even greater

impact,” said Elizabeth Dever, Executive Director of the Fire Family Foundation. Very special thanks to the generous sponsors: Bandit Wines, Pacific Bells, 7-Eleven, Trinchero Wineries, Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Sparkling Ice, Nabisco, Safeway/Albertsons, Dark Horse Comics, Les Schwab, Pelican Brewing, TriCor Technologies, Castelli, Brown Foreman, LinkUs, Oregon Fruit Company, Clif Bar, Andino Coffee, ABC Roofing and SOS Hydration. For more information about the Nationwide Ride route, nonprofit foundations, sponsors, and to donate, visit nationwideride.com.

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Local Native American Group to hold Pow-Wow The Native American organization, The Wyoming Trail Council of Pennsylvania’s Native Americans will be hosting a Pow-Wow on July 17 and 18 at Camp Rotawanis in Drums near the town of St. Johns. This event is open to the public and will run from 10 a.m. till TBD on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, with grand entry at noon both days. American Indians of many tribes will be representing their style of ancient and modern dance while wearing the beautiful regalia associated with the various dances and tribal customs. Grand entry begins with all dancers entering the dance arena led by flag bearers carrying the American flag, POW/MIA flags and Native American staffs and flags representing the different Indian nations and groups attending. Following the flags

will be the head male and female dancer who lead all the dancers. The second dance of grand entry is a flag song with the purpose of saluting or honoring the flags, and the final song of grand entry is the veterans dance honoring all veterans of all races throughout all the conflicts in American history. At the start of this dance all veterans from the public are invited into the circle to be honored. At the conclusion of grand entry, more dancing will commence with many different dances performed, some of which are old traditional style, some social dances, and many throughout the day that the public is invited to participate in. There will be a hoop dancer. All around the dance circle will be Native American vendors selling their beautiful hand crafts which usually

include blankets, furs, jewelry, knifes and art, and of course food vendors with various native and other foods, as well as a tomahawk throw. Proceeds of the event will benefit Camp Rotawanis and the Wyoming Trail Council. Pow-Wow signs will be posted leading the public to the camp from Mountain Top exit of Interstate 80 to Route 309 S to the Saint Johns Road

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Penn Lake issues include garbage collection, potholes and police Penn Lake citizens, at the June 10 regular council meeting there, complained to council about bulk items not being picked up by hauler County Waste. One resident said he put a bulk item out for the past three months, and it hasn’t been picked up yet. Council president Paul Rogan will ask borough solicitor Jack Dean to contact County Waste about the issues. Shiffer Bituminous will return for pothole patching and paving, as they were the only bidder for the work. They had done good work here in the past. Council member Dave Longmore contacted White Haven Police chief Tom Szoke about painting lines on Hollenback for speed detection. Certified steel tape is needed and the project should be completed by June’s meeting. It’s determined that 22 road signs throughout the

Borough are needed. Quotes will be sought. Longmore reported that he will look into paying for the new signs with liquid fuels money. A pre-construction meeting with contractor Linde and AQUA regarding the water main replacement project has been held, so work will start up soon. The construction will be 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. When done, there will be edge-toedge pavement along the affected areas, and restoration previous areas where construction vehicles and materials were housed. Storm drain issues may be addressed in the project area. The Playground work is almost complete. Repairs to the trail, signage, a picnic bench, and benches need to be addressed. Council member Jill Rosenstock, in her report, noted that work was delayed due to COVID. Rosenstock also reported excellent water tests from the

start of swimming. With summer, there are new reports of non-residents using the Penn Lake beach. Shaun Kuter and his goose abatement team are chasing geese with pyrotechnics, as per the borough’s Goose Depredation Permit. At the time of the meeting, there were 26 geese in residence. He’s looking for anyone who witnesses people feeding geese — which is illegal in the borough. The Penn Lake Fish and Plant Life Club contends that the number of geese is responsible for the increased growth of undesirable plant life. Mayor Debra Krysicki thanked the girls who gave the proceeds from their lemonade stand to benefit the White

Haven Police. She also thanked the volunteers who spread sand at the beach. Krysicki asked residents, especially parents, to be vigilant at the playground, community center area, and all recreational areas due to sightings of suspicious vehicles including a white van, a black VW, and a white Subaru that was taking pictures of various homes. The White Haven Police have been alerted to suspicious vehicles entering the Borough. In her police report, Krysicki said the borough received 30.48 hours of service in May. There were four traffic violations and one response to harassment. Borough solicitor Jack Dean reported that he has contacted

the owner of the Short-Term Rental property who has not complied to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Rogan feels it’s time to dun lot owners who are not paying their sewer fees. Rogan wants to start work towards filing liens when the delinquent balance is $132 or more. Rogan put forward that the borough needs to buy another six grinder pumps. Council approved buying the six from Site Specific for a total of $1,810. The upgrades around the gazebo are nearly complete, and concerns about water runoff are being addressed. The work should be done before month’s end. Zoning reported three permits issued — a shed/deck, electrical AC installation and a fence. Bills of $21,581 were approved. Receipts for May were $26,875. Work on the nuisance ordinance is ongoing, and it will be discussed at the July meeting. About the dam, council approved drawing $60,000 to pay for service fees incurred to now. Bergmann, Givler, GPI, Rizzo, RKR, Streamline, and Wood all submitted proposals for engineering. Penn Lake’s review team will analyze the proposals of Bergman, GPA, Rizzo, and Steamline, with interviews starting later in June. Work continued between council, the loan broker and bank to finalize the $3 million line of credit for dam repair. Settlement was completed on June 10. A public meeting to update residents about the dam will be scheduled. Penn Lake Council will meet tonight, July 8, starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will also be available via Gotomeeting.

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Journal-Herald Sports Babe Ruth roundup

White Haven coming up ‘Aces’ on Babe Ruth diamond The White Haven Aces had plenty of pop in their bats last Thursday, and rolled to a 14-6 win over Drums Falvello Law. The win was the seventh straight for the Aces (7-0), who rode the bats of Nate Stortz and Devin Fairchild to their latest Valley Jr. Babe Ruth victory. Stortz went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs,

while Fairchild chimed in with a three-run homer for the winners. Ty McDermott and Maison Petzold each laced a double and single, and Mike Muth and Clement Keiper also doubled for the Aces. Teammate Caleb McManus singled and scored four runs. McManus and Ben Keil teamed up on the mound,

each pitching three innings. Mike Scatton paced Falvello Law with a double and single, Adam Frask singled twice, and Mike Kraynak doubled. White Haven 13, Hazleton Eye Associates 7 - The Aces won their sixth straight earlier in the week, posting a come-from-behind win over

Valley East Hazleton Eye Associates. Trailing 7-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Aces put up 10 runs to storm back for the victory. Devin Fairchild showed the way at the plate and on the mound for the Aces, going 4-for-4 with a double, and pitching six-plus innings to get the win.

Nate Stortz clubbed two doubles, while Ben Keil got the final two outs with a pair of strikeouts to nail down the win. Dave Schrader paced Hazleton Eye Associates with three RBI, Derek Antolick hit a home run, and pitcher Jacob Wolfe allowed just two earned runs through the first five innings.

Saturday’s UFC 264 is classic battle between familiar opponents by Christian Mota-Pyette

off for the first time on September 27, 2014. By that time, On “Mystic Mac” had already Saturday, captivated the world of mixed UFC 264 martial arts with brash style and unorthodox striking. His will headpower at 145 lbs. was terrifyline “The ing with a detonator for a left Notorious” Conor hand. Dustin Poirier was considered a step up in competiMcGregor vs. Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier for the third tion, but McGregor believed he would be an easy-to-handle and final time. The rubber match will settle the score be- opponent. McGregor talked trash for weeks, and he detween two of the sport’s most livered, landing a left hand to accomplished featherweight the temple of Poirier before and lightweight fighters. In a knocking him out at 1:46 in rivalry that spans over seven the first round. years, McGregor and Poirier The victory launched Mcwill have an opportunity to Gregor on the express route get ‘the last laugh’ in a UFC bout that will take place at the to superstardom. But it was T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. a devastating loss for Poirier. McGregor and Poirier faced Would he have an opportuni-

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ty for redemption? He got his chance on January 23, 2021. Poirier came into the match as a top-ranked, lightweight fighter. McGregor, who had won the featherweight and lightweight titles, had vacated both to challenge Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a boxing match. Poirier went into the rematch as a +250 underdog. But this wasn’t the same Poirier that McGregor had faced previously. He was now an elite-level, mixed martial

artist. And as the bout progressed, Poirier’s leg kicks started to take effect. McGregor’s leg finally buckled, creating an opening, and Poirier took advantage, unloading a barrage of punches before knocking down McGregor with a right hand. A finishing shot soon followed. ‘The Diamond” had avenged the loss, accomplishing what no other man had done: he knocked out Conor McGregor. The victory sent shock-

waves through the UFC, and the outcome set the stage for what we’ll experience Saturday night. Now, the inevitable looms. It will be glory for the winner and humiliation for the loser. But no matter the outcome, fans will win in this classic battle between familiar opponents. Canadian-based Christian Mota-Pyette loves sports and writes for The Sports Column.

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Little League

Area All-Stars fall from district tournaments

The Valley East 11-12 AllStars slipped past Tri-County/Weatherly 4-3 recently to move on in District 18 Little League play. Brady Williams struck out 12 batters in a strong mound effort, and Scott Mooney laced a twoout double to put Valley East ahead to stay. Relief pitcher Leo Ventra closed out the game to earn the save. Logan Pop ripped a triple for the

winners, while Bella Boyle and Ventra each scored a run. Tri-County/Weatherly, which won its first two tournament games, was paced by the pitching of Gian Rodriguez. Grier and Connors each had a hit. On Saturday, Tamaqua opened up a 5-0 lead on Tri-County/Weatherly in an elimination bracket game before the rains came, suspend-

ing the contest in the third inning. The two teams resumed the game on Sunday, with Tamaqua hanging on for a 12-6 victory that ended Tri-County/Weatherly’s title chances, and kept Tamaqua alive in the elimination bracket. Four teams remained alive heading into Tuesday’s schedule this week. Valley East was to host Valley West in the winner’s bracket final, while Tamaqua was to entertain Jim Thorpe in the consolation bracket semifinal. The winner of Tamaqua-Jim Thorpe and the loser of Valley West-Valley

East will play in the consolation bracket final on Thursday, with the winner of Valley West-Valley East awaiting them in the championship round Saturday. The District 18 champion will move on to the Section 6 Tournament. Valley West is scheduled to host the State Tournament later this month.

Valley West on Wednesday this week, and host Tamaqua on Friday at the McAdoo field. The Tri-County/Weatherly 8-10 All-Stars went 1-2 in their district tournament, beating Hazle Township (3112) and losing to Valley West (15-0) and host Valley East (no score reported). Valley East and Valley West were to play this week for the The District 18 9-11 Blue Division championship Round-Robin Tournament and a spot in the 8-10 final got under way last week. Local against either Franklin Townentry Tri-County/Weatherly ship or Tamaqua Blue of the Red Division. That best-offell to Valley West (18-8) and Tamaqua (12-8) in its first two three series will be played at games. The locals were to visit Valley East.

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Game Commission to present CCC program Pennsylvania Game Commission Information and Education Supervisor William Williams will present The Civilian Conservation Corps on State Game Lands, Wednesday, August 11, at 7 p.m. at the Northeast Region Office in Dallas. “Young men enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps worked on area game lands during the Great Depression to restore wildlife habitat and enhance hunting opportunities,” said Williams. “Their efforts are evident to this day and benefit hunters and other outdoor recreationalists.” This program explores the impact that the CCC program had on game lands in

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College Notebook

Local athletes honored for academics Four local athletes were among 52 Wilkes University students recognized among the Colonel Elite in 2020-21, were Mountain Top residents Alexa Gaetano (women’s soccer), Owen Grigas (men’s lacrosse), Lauren Shiplett (field hockey) and Brandon Whitman (men’s cross country). To be recognized, a student-athlete must have 60 credits and a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The student-athlete must be in good moral character as determined by the athletic department and on a Wilkes roster.

Meanwhile, Crestwood grad Arden Morgans of Mountain Top is one of a school-record 276 Bloomsburg University student-athletes named to the PSAC’s Scholar-Athlete Award list for the 2020-21 academic year. The senior field hockey player was joined by Holy Redeemer graduate Chris Kocon, also of Mountain Top, on the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award list. In order to earn PSAC Scholar-Athlete honors, each student-athlete must have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.25 through-

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