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Derelict property owners to be cited in White Haven by Ruth Isenberg White Haven Borough Council approved a list of properties whose owners will be served with civil complaints during the July 26 council meeting. Solicitor Donald

Karpowich said the notices of violation to the owners of these properties have been ignored, so they will be sent to the District Judge because of non-compliance. Improvements are being made on some of the prop-

erties that were originally included on the list. Monday’s meeting was short, with little official business. An executive session was held prior to the meeting to discuss odors from Standard Farms and potential action.

Atty. Karpowich also reported a street use agreement had been prepared and executed with Liberty Homes for new construction in Woodhaven. A $4,500 bond has been posted, which would be forfeit if the roads are damaged. The engi-

OVER 400 area residents came out to enjoy music, food and fun at the White Haven Fire Company Social Club on Main Street on Saturday evening. North of 40 kept the crowd on their feet, and people of all ages had a great time. Proceeds went toward the new White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s firehouse. Next up, the MUSEUM CAMP in annual Catfish Derby, followed by an event with Bounty Hunter at Linesville Park Weatherly. See more on on September 11. JH: Ruth Isenberg page 6.

neer has videotaped the condition of the roads, and a copy of the tape has been provided to Liberty. Borough manager Linda Szoke reported that the movein process has started in the See WHITE HAVEN, page 5

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Editorial

Clean-up time by Seth & Ruth Isenberg

Stronger borough-wide enforcement is planned for White Haven in an attempt to get the owners of some derelict buildings in the borough to fix them. Some of these buildings are occupied, and others are empty and becoming hazards to their neighbors. In other cases, the structures may be fine, but they are surrounded by junk that makes them unappealing and a home for vermin. Building owners who cannot afford to fix their structures are reminded that now is an excellent time to sell a property hereabouts. There are eager buyers looking for fixer-uppers. Regardless of whether the existing owner or somebody new comes in to do the much needed repairs, success in getting these building fixed is going to be a boost for the entire borough. As for the idea of a fix-up campaign, there are buildings throughout the townships and in the other boroughs of The Journal-Herald area that could use more than a little T.L.C. Some help is available to owners where the cost of fixing would cause a hardship. Thank you to White Haven Borough council for their decision to support the effort to get these properties back to being a welcome part of their neighborhoods instead of being the neighborhood eyesore. This effort costs the borough money, in legal fees and time for staff. It should eventually pay off in a more attractive, safer community.

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From The Journal-Herald Issue of July 25, 1991 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder The front page photo is of artist Donald Leibensperger’s award-winning three dimensional wood carving of the front of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad Station in Weatherly. This work will now be part of a show held at the Everhart Museum in Scranton starting October 4. Penn Lake, East Side and White Haven boroughs and Dennison Township formed a council of governments (COG) to then be able to apply for Community Development funds to pay for the sewage treatment plan and study. (Penn Lake’s cost for the application was $250). At the Penn Lake council’s monthly meeting, mayor Ken MacMillen reported that some children from the borough had been sneaking onto the Turnpike and misusing the emergency phones there. He warned parents that the children could face severe punishment for this. The mayor is also concerned about children left alone at the beach, or swimming after hours. Navy Seaman recruits Gregory Fink of Weatherly and Jack Miller of White Haven, both 1989 graduates, recently completed training at the Recruit Training Center in Orlando Florida. $6 is all it costs to attend the Poconos’ Grand Emerald Fling to be held at Jack Frost Mountain over Labor Day weekend. Killian’s Red sponsored the two-day event, with eight featured bands and performers.

George Eget, a senior at Crestwood High School this fall, attended the PA Association of Student Councils Leadership Training Program at Susquehanna University from July 14 to 19. His days at the event included learning situations followed by group meetings to use what had been learned. He is a member of many clubs at Crestwood, and at home, a member of the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company and White Haven’s Emergency Management Team. The 1915 Estey organ that had been out of the Weatherly Presbyterian Church for repairs will be returning to its home next month. A special dedication service is planned for October 20. Fundraising to cover the cost of the work is ongoing. A couple of more photos of the White Haven Festival Parade were in this issue, including one an antique Jeep flying Marine Corps flags that chauffeured honoree Jean Maranuk, a Marine Corps spouse. The other photo was of Frank Kotsur’s antique car, with his passenger, Valerie Medwetz.

White Haven’s 9-10 AllStars opened up a 3-0 lead on the Hazleton Nationals on Saturday, and held their powerful opponent to just 3 runs of their own through the fourth inning. The Nationals found a way to beat the White Haven pitching, and scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fourth, on their way to a 16-5 victory. The loss eliminated the team from the tournament, leaving just the two Hazleton teams to compete for the championship. Writer Ed Gower praised the team, who made one of the best showings in White Haven’s all-star history. He also thanked the fans for turning out to support the team, along with team manager Allen Detweiler and coaches Charlie Forschner and Dean Raudenbush. Weekend special at The Fern Hotel are Crab Au Gratin for $8.95, Roast Loin of Pork for $7.95 and Delmonico Steak for $9.50. White Haven Thriftway had a half gallon of Turkey Hill Ice Cream on sale for $1.99, and local white or yellow sweet corn for just 10 ears for a dollar.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Congrats to the White Haven Fire Department, on their station dedication. They worked through all the setbacks and were rewarded with the state of the art, “House on the Hill.”

We hope the Citizens appreciate all of our dedicated Volunteers, who miss meals and family times, to fight fires in the cold, heat and rain, to keep us all safe! Thank you! Betsy Searfoss White Haven

Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Ordinance will be enacted at a meeting of the Borough Council of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania to be held on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Weatherly Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA. The Ordinance is entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY RECOGNIZING AND REESTABLISHING A POLICE DEPARTMENT”. A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough Council of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania will adopt at a meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, at the Weatherly Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA. an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY REGULATING NOISE WITHIN THE BOROUGH AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.” A summary of the contents of the Ordinances is as follows: 1. Definition. 2. Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to make any loud unnecessary or excessive or unusual noise which would constitute a noise disturbance. Exceptions are set forth in this Section. 3. Special permits. Applications for a Special Permit for relief from the noise restrictions may be made in writing to the Borough Secretary with approval by the Borough Manager. This Section sets forth the requirements of a permit application. 4. Measurements or assessment of sound.

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5. Violation procedures. This Section sets forth the warnings and citation procedure. 6. Repealer. 7. Effective Date. The Ordinance will become effective five (5) days after enactment. 8. Severability. The full text of the Ordinances in their entirety may be examined at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The Journal-Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661, Pennsylvania, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and may be examined there. BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY HAROLD PUDLINER, Borough Manager Weatherly Borough 61 West Main Street Weatherly, Pa 18255 JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

1. The Weatherly Police Department is established. 2. This section sets forth Mission and responsibilities. 3. Governance of the Department shall be through the Borough Manager as the Chief Executive and Administrative Official of the Borough. 4. Reports. This section sets forth the reports to be filed by various officers of the Department. 5. Officers. The classification of officers is established as Chief of Police, Sergeant and Police Officer. 6. Duties. This section sets forth the duties of the various officers. 7. General Regulations. The full text of the Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building located at 61 West Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The Journal-Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661, Pennsylvania, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and may be examined there. BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY HAROLD PUDLINER, Borough Manager Weatherly Borough 61 West Main Street Weatherly, Pa 18255 JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly recently presented cards from the Unit to Lisa Urban, of VA Volunteer Services in Wilkes-Barre. Eighty veterans will receive a card with 2 coupon booklets which can be spent at the VA Canteen. The VA&R Committee sponsors and participates in programs and services that enhance the lives of veterans and their families. Monies raised from the Poppy Drive are used to support this project. Shown from left are Donna Thomas ( Co-chair VA&R), Urban, and Georgia Farrow (Co-chair VA&R).

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CHARLES J. BISCHOF JR. Charles J. Bischof Jr. 86, of Long Pond, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. ROBERT P. SEARS ROBERT (BOBBY) L. FAIRCHILD Born in New years in the Army National Robert P. Sears, 74, of Robert (Bobby) L. Fairchild, Fairchild; grand-dogs Albany, Merritt Island, FL, formerly of Guard Reserves. 64, husband, father, brother, Sherman and “Angel” Indiana, he Surviving are his wife of 53 and grandfather of Buck Norman; nieces and nephews. Auburn, NY, died on Sunday, was the son years, Sandra J. “Sandy” (DaMountain, Weatherly, passed Bobby worked as a dragline July 18, 2021 at his home in of the late vis) Sears; son, Daniel Sears Lake Harmony with his wife away on Thursday, July 22, shovel and heavy equipment Charles and and his husband, Jason Hill by his side. 2021, at home in the care of operator for the Jeddo Coal Hilda (Ricke) Bischof. He was a of Brooklyn, NY; daughter, Born July 25, 1946 in his wife after a courageous Company for 43 years. To graduate of Flaget High School Auburn, New York, he was the Jennifer L. Sears of Merritt battle against cancer. all of his co-workers, he was and the University of Louisville, son of the late Merton and Eva Island, FL; granddaughter Born Wednesday, Novemknown as “Smiley.” where he earned a Bachelors LeAnn Sears; and several (Raner) Sears. ber 14, 1956 in Hazleton, he He was an avid hunter and Degree in Engineering. nieces and nephews. He was He was a graduate of East was the son of the late Donald, fisherman and enjoyed workChuck served our country predeceased by son, David High School in Auburn, and and Arbutus (Poltrok) ing outside on his property. Sears, and brother, Paul Sears. proudly in the United States was employed by New York Fairchild. Bobby had a great love for Air Force during the Korean Services will be held at a Telephone, retiring after 27 Surviving are his beloved his own saw mill. With it, he Conflict and upon discharge years. 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THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 — PAGE 5 EMA coordinator is unavailable. Malloy is the Freeland Borough EMA coordinator. Continued from page 1 A presentation will be prepared for the Eagle ceremony for Michael Enochs on August borough building. The in21. ternet, cameras and copier Real estate transfer tax were due to be installed later collected in June totalled this week. A meeting will be $3,631.61, with real estate taxheld with contractor Richard es of $11,123.79 collected. Angelo on some outstanding Police Chief Tom Szoke said items before the final invoice all was going smoothly, except is approved for payment. Three contracts were award- that the department’s Ford has been out of service for ed, based on RFQs opened about a month and a half, so at the June meeting. Peters currently only two vehicles are Consulting was approved for plans for ADA complaince and in use. The new vehicle is exfor completion of the upstairs pected in three to four weeks. Streets supervisor Joe at the borough building. Barry Wychock is getting the parks in Isett & Assoc. was approved order prior to events, pothole for the stormwater project. Szoke explained new provi- patching, and looking at some sions in the Sunshine Law that areas that need more than go into effect at the end of Au- patches for future paving. Council member Charlie gust. Meeting agendas must Best reported that water sales be posted online 24 hours are up over the last several in advance, and any busimonths according to the meness brought up at a meeting ter reading. that was not included on the Present were council memagenda cannot be approved if bers Best, John Klem, Bob it would have an effect on the Lamson, Harvey Morrison, budget. “It gives every resiZane Writer and John dent the right to know how Zugarek; Mike D’Agostino was we’re spending their money,” absent. she said. Atty. Karpowich The next borough council noted that there is an exception for emergency situations. meeting is Monday, August 24, at 7 p.m., most likely back A resolution to apply for a in the borough building. streetscape grant was approved unanimously. Wilson Malloy was appointed assistant EMA coordinator, to step in if the borough’s primary

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Mullery announces over $3.5M in state funding for local improvement projects State Rep. Gerald Mullery has announced that $3,531,383 in grant money has been awarded to several critical community and economic development projects within the 119th Legislative District. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Luzerne County Local Share Account program. “The past year and a half has created numerous challenges for our school districts and our communities to overcome, and this crucial funding will allow our municipalities and local organizations to undertake important projects that will revitalize and strengthen the local economy and improve the health and safety of those who live and visit our great area,” Mullery said. Mullery said the 2019 LSA grants include: Plymouth Borough $366,666 to repair stormwater infrastructure and install streetscape and pedestrian safety improvements on Main Street. Nuangola Borough $115,753 to improve approximately 0.5 miles of roadway

along Nuangola Avenue. Rice Township - $200,000 to repair 15 municipal roadways. Wright Township - $182,412 to resurface deteriorating roads and improve stormwater drainage problems in Maplewood development. Dennison Township $64,500 to renovate two restrooms in the municipal building to make them ADA compliant. Newport Township $250,000 for the acquisition and demolition of blighted properties throughout the township currently held by the County Repository or under private ownership. Newport Township $72,830 to purchase a dump truck with snowplow attachments. Newport Township $80,000 to purchase a new police-rated Ford F-150 truck equipped with a law enforcement package, including communication tools, illumination, and a license plate reader to allow for patrolling of wooded areas. 2020 LSA Grants: Nanticoke City - $650,000 for the Greater Nanticoke Area School District to construct a turf field and artificial track for use by GNASD and Luzerne County Community College.

Nanticoke City - $500,000 for the demolition of the former Ellis building. Hanover Township - $15,371 to purchase a screener for the Leaf and Yard Waste Compost Facility located in Newport Township, Luzerne County, and serving Earth Conservancy and the member municipalities of the Lower South Valley Council of Governments. Nuangola Borough $126,000 to improve approximately 0.5 miles of roadway along Nuangola Avenue. Rice Township - $360,172 to repair 15 municipal roadways. Wright Township $200,000 to remediate deteriorated roadway infrastructure in the Deerfield development. Slocum Township $125,000 for renovations and upgrades to the municipal park on Schmid Road in Wapwallopen. Sugar Notch Borough $112,186 to purchase two vehicles to support the Police Department and Road/Building & Grounds departments. Warrior Run Borough $110,493 for the purchase of replacement skid steer and excavator machines. The Local Share Account includes funds from casinos located in host or contiguous counties.

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Museum camp shines light on transportation in Weatherly Last week the Weatherly Area Museum held its annual summer kids’ program. This year’s program had a transportation theme where the 11 attendees learned about Weatherly’s transportation history and the history of the Lehigh Canal system from Miss Diane, a representative from DCNR. Children also made their own train lanterns and got to practice signaling to one another. It was a great time. The museum is open every Saturday from 1-4 and by appointment, and can be found on Facebook.

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Seth’s Sightings It was a pretty nice weekend. Thunderstorms were limited, so events got done without a soggy ending. It did rain on Sunday night and as we arrived home after a squall, we saw a little green apple float down the street. Deer had been visiting the apple tree behind out home, and carrying some of the dropped apples away. Some of these get left behind if the deer are in any way startled, which explained the floating apple — off to perhaps seed a new tree downstream somewhere. We are now sighting beautiful orange sunsets caused by the particulate in the high atmosphere sent up

by the wildfires out on the west coast. On Sunday night, after an event where we were on a hilltop, we could look across the valley and see the light haze that has drifted here

all the way across the country. Route 940 in Pocono Pines is finally getting a repaving. That stretch had gotten pretty beat up. Road crews are working overnight when the traffic

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by Seth Isenberg

is lightest. They are making big progress that way. We passed by the crew working on Sunday night. This leads to a question about the paving project going on for Interstate 80 across the Lehigh River bridge. Traffic was horrible this past weekend, backed up for miles due to the Interstate being one lane. No one was working on the project through the weekend. With all the traffic this summer one would think that PennDOT would have paid for this project to be worked on 24/7 to get it done for the safety of everyone. On Saturday, traffic had gotten so bad vehicles were turning around and driving up

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the on ramps to drive through town. A great blue heron has taken up residence in the pond just south of the gas company. There are a lot of frogs in that area on some nights, so I expect the heron has lots to eat. There are a lot of deer out, including many fawns. Please be alert when driving towards dusk. We attended two of the first shows of this year’s Pocono Mountains Music Festival. The first, a cabaret revue was just plain fun, and the second, a presentation of opera highlights was made all that much more special by being performed in a tent atop the former site of the Buck Hill Inn. This weekend, we hope to attend a night with nationally famous songwriter Jim

Vallance with singer Catherine Porter on Thursday night, and then the Pocono Pops concert on Saturday at Pocono Mountain East High School. There’s a showcase by the Festival campers at Pocono Mountain East on Friday. Starting next Thursday, there’s Musikfest in Bethlehem for 10 days of performances, most of them free, by all sorts of entertainers from all over the country. On TV and online, the Olympic games are beginning to play out. There’s always been a highlight or two when I go to look, seeing USA performances and also the highlights from the best of everyone’s. There really should be some fans though … It’s hard to believe it’s almost August — summer is sailing past.

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Parking permits available Students who will be driving to Weatherly Area High School for the 2021-2022 school year are advised to pick up permit applications at the High School on the dates and times listed below. Seniors – during the week of August 2 through August 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Juniors – during the week of August 9 through August 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications must be returned to the high school before permits will be issued. There are a limited number of spaces available and applications will be approved on a first come–first serve basis.

WAMS lists fourth marking period honor roll The following is the Honor Roll list from Weatherly Middle School for the Fourth Marking Period which ended June 9.

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR LIST

The criteria for students to earn Principal’s Honors are to attain an average grade of 95 or better in major subjects with no grade below 90 in any subject taken. 6TH GRADE Rebecca Caldwell, Emily Ceron, Wade Eroh, Aiden Foley, Willem Grant, Charles Grier III, Shane Hoffman, Liorah Madden, Gianna Miller, Mary Portell, DeAnna Pugh, Liam Savakinus, Cortney Snyder 7TH GRADE Abigail Binder, Keira Culp, Kayla Kennelly, Kellyanne Kennelly, Grace Portell, Abigail Weston 8TH GRADE Ryan Breslosky, Cole Foley, Mason Gonzalez, Brooke Hamlett, Kiley Holman, Izabel Jones, Conner McAuley, Alexander Rosenlund, Rachel Rosenlund, Ava Sahaida

FIRST HONORS The criteria for students to earn First Honors are to attain

an average grade of 90 or better in major subjects with no grade below an 85 in any subject taken. 6TH GRADE Matthew Adler Jr., Jackson DiGennaro, Jake Strizak 7TH GRADE Hayden Bilick, Jasmine Bresnak, Sofia Evans, Grace Hinger, Kelly Reiner, Niko Saldukas, 8TH GRADE Maclyne Boyle, Rachel Downs, Hayden DiGennaro, Vincent Paisley, Ivan Wilkinson

SECOND HONORS The criteria for students to earn Second Honors are to attain an average grade of 85-89 in major subjects with no grade below an 80 in any subject taken. 6TH GRADE Dominick Kokinda, Chance Stauffer, Colton Yachera 7TH GRADE Sienna Brown, Antoinette Guerra, Parker Knight, Raymond Montz, Franklin Schoch 8TH GRADE Arianna Buck, Ethan Darraugh, Christian Hoffman, Melissa Houser, Molly Kislan, Kaiya Kunkle, Louis Sypeck

School News

Pre-Kindergarten registration open at Weatherly Area School District The Weatherly Area School District is seeking 3 ½ and 4 year old children to enroll in their Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program. To qualify for this class, a child must reach his or her 4th birthday by August 2021. Children who have turned 3 years old before February 27, 2021, are also

welcome to apply. Pre-K Counts is a fullday state funded preschool program for children from income-eligible households. The program is intended to give children an early educational boost that will help them to make a successful transition into Kindergarten

and beyond. Pre-K registration is now being held at the WASD Elementary School by appointment. To set up an appointment please call 570-427-8687. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and a copy of your W2s for income purposes.

Dean’s List Roster Bloomsburg University Julia Hinkle from Weatherly, a Early Childhood (PK-4) major; Connor R. Kaminski from White Haven, a Business Administration-Management major; Heatherlyn Rosario from White Haven, a Health Sciences major Cedar Crest College Kailyn Jones of Weatherly, Rosemarie Kramer of White Haven, Megan Peifer of Weatherly, Erika Reynolds of Weatherly, Necarlly Serrata of Weatherly East Stroudsburg U. Christina Caravella of Weatherly, William Green of White Haven, Khadijah Zuberi of White Haven. Kutztown University Allyson L Watkins of Weatherly, Jesse Wilkinson of Weatherly. Lehigh Carbon Community College Weatherly: Madeline Aurisano, Ashley Hunsinger,

Samantha Leininger and Sierra Weston.

Lock Haven University Jacqueline Henry of Weatherly, majoring in Social Work.

Susquehanna University Samantha Legg, of White Haven, is an Early Childhood Education major of the Class of 2023 and a graduate of Crestwood High School.

University of Scranton Laura E. Miller of White Haven, a junior neuroscience major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences; Cameron J. Shedlock of White Haven, a junior neuroscience Rochester Institute major in the University’s of Technology College of Arts and Sciences; Paige Machulsky of White Haven, who is in the computer Lily K. Nowak of White Haven, a sophomore occupascience program. tional therapy major in the University’s Panuska College Saint Francis University of Professional Studies. Megan Wood, Psychology major from White Haven Wilkes University Nikki Polivka of WeatherSlippery Rock University ly, Rebecca Drozic of White Tanner Pitman from White Haven, Kaitlyn McLaughlin of Haven White Haven, Casey Shipman Southern New Hampshire of White Haven, Dustin Snyder of White Haven, University Autumn Shoener of White Stephanie Bewley of White Haven, James Davis of White Haven Haven Northampton Community College Mary Saras, a diagnostic medical sonography major from White Haven

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Weatherly Legion dedicates time capsule The dedication of the Time Capsule took place on Saturday, July 24. American Legion Post 360 and Auxiliary Unit 360 would like to thank all who attended and helped put together of this capsule in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion. This was a project of the Weatherly Area School District, American Legion, Auxiliary, Borough and residents of Weatherly. The Program was opened in prayer of by Auxiliary chaplain Theresa D’Andrea. Donald Adams, Legion Adjutant ,gave a welcome and introduced Georgeann Herling, president of the

Auxiilary, who remembered the courage and sacrifice of the veterans of Weatherly. The main speaker was Shane Moran, history teacher at Weatherly Area High School, who detailed how the Time Capsule project came about at the Weatherly Area School District, and its contents. The program ended with a prayer by Chaplain Rev. Donald Adams of the American Legion and the Honor Guard rifle salute and taps. Delicious refreshments were then offered by the Auxiliary. The Time Capsule will be opened in 2069.

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Aces edged for first loss of ’21 Babe Ruth season After 12 straight victories to open the Valley Junior Babe Ruth baseball season, the White Haven Aces lost their first game of 2021 last week. Earley-Polli Insurance ended the Aces’ perfect season on Wednesday with a tight 1-0 victory. Matthew Dolan was the winning pitcher with six strong innings of two-hit ball and no walks. Jonas Aponick,

who picked up the save with a scoreless seventh, scored the game’s only run and also had a hit and three stolen bases. Aiden Clifford had the only other Earley-Polli hit. White Haven received a stellar pitching performance from Donnie Fanelli, who struck out 12, walked one and allowed just two hits. Devin Fairchild and Nate Stortz had White Haven’s hits.

The AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY of Weatherly presents a Certificate of School Award to an outstanding 8th grade girl in recognition of her honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service and Americanism. The outstanding 8th grade girl is Ava Sahaida. Shown from left are Georgia Farrow, Sahaida, Theresa DeAndrea, and Georgeann Herling.

Journal-Herald Sports

The Irrelevance of Olympic Golf by Jessica Ellen

the Olympics profoundly different from the game that fans watch the rest of the year. Of It’s ironic, actually, that course, there are pro tournasoon after one of the mostments and amateur tournawatched golf tournaments of ments. Still, you don’t see a the year — The Open Chamtournament that’s impossible pionship — yawns follow as golfers assemble to play in the to characterize — like the tourOlympic Games. One reason is nament that will unfold for the men this week, and next that Olympic golf lacks the week for the women — unless cachet associated with The you say “Olympics.” Majors — on both the men’s Golf hasn’t been featured and women’s side — and, beregularly in The Games. This cause of that, a good number of the best golfers in the world year is only the fourth time that golf has been played. It won’t be playing in Japan. was first featured at the 1900 And many rabid golf fans Games in Paris and, then, around the world won’t be again at the 1904 Games in watching. St. Louis. After an absence of Part of the reason is the over a century, it returned to Olympics own doing — the Rio Games. It’s back again conflating, as it does, in Japan. amateur and professional And one of the biggest sports and athletes. So, in challenges — both in 2016 and Japan, you would have the again this year — is that we world’s #1 player, Spain’s won’t get to see many of the John Rahm, and India’s most recognizable players Udayan Mane ranked 356th. in the world — players like It’s the same on the womDustin Johnson, Louis en’s side. The world’s #1 player, America’s Nelly Korda, Oosthuizen, Lee Westwood, Adam Scott, and Sergio will share the fairway with Norway’s Tonje Daffinrud, the Garcia. That doesn’t happen when players tee up for world’s 419th ranked player. major golf tournaments. At While that’s great for the recent men’s U.S. Open at under-the-radar players Torrey Pines, for example, all (enabling everybody an opportunity to play), it makes of the top 50 ranked players were in the field of 156. At the Open Championship at Royal St George’s in England, 46 in the of the top 50 players were in TV the field of 156. But only 20 of 23rd ANNIVERSARY the world’s top 50 players will on Blue Ridge TV 13 tee it up in the Olympic field HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock of 60. THURS. 9:30 PM Why? One reason is COVID, Replays: FRI. 8:30 AM & 9:30 PM SAT. 12:30 PM • SUN. 1 AM & 11:30 AM but another matter looms MON. 12 AM & 6 AM large, namely, that professionALL OUTDOORS • WILDLIFE al schedules are jam-packed. HUNTING & FISHING CONSERVATION • ENVIRONMENT By the time the last stroke was

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taken at The Open Championship, some golfers had played six major championships in 12 months. Add in the Olympics, the FedEx Cup playoffs in August, the rescheduled Ryder Cup in September, and the top golfers have had nearly 13 months of perpetual travel and golf. The situation is better on the women’s side because the LPGA includes the Olympics as part of its 2021 season. The ‘Super Season’ of 34 official events includes the five LPGA majors, the Olympics, and the biennial Solheim Cup. The biggest problem as I see it is that players grow up dreaming about winning tournaments — a Major, especially, or being part of the team that wins an international competition, like the Ryder Cup or Solheim Cup. But what about the Olympics? Unlike the situation in other Olympic sports (say, in gymnastics, basketball, and swimming), relatively few golfers dream about wearing gold medals. The picture I’ve painted is (to use a word bandied about a lot these days) ‘unsustainable.’ In the larger scheme of things — both for the Olympics and for the game of golf — Olympic golf isn’t relevant. And, without relevance, I bet that Olympic golf will fade into obscurity. Something needs to be done to change that picture, and it needs to happen without delay. _______________ Jessica Ellen writes on a variety of sports issues for The Sports Column.

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On the Sly

Plenty of early shockers at the Olympics by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

Japanese-born and second-seeded Naomi Osaka — who had the honor of lighting the Olympic cauldron Empty stands. Oppressive heat. COVID-19 positives and during the Opening Ceremonies just days earlier — protocols. Political and social was upset by Czech Marketa protests. Uniform controversies. The 2021... I mean, 2020 Vondrousova in the third round, leaving without a Tokyo Summer Games are medal. finally here, and with them a USA swimming star and wide assortment of hiccups Olympic champion Katie and headaches. As for the competition itself, Ledecky, the world recordholder in the 400-meter freethese Olympic Games — style, settled for silver behind delayed a full calendar year Australia’s Ariarne Titmus by the ongoing global corodespite her best time in five navirus pandemic — have so years, and second-best ever. far been as exciting to watch The US men’s basketball as they have been difficult to team, chopped at the knees by predict. The top three-seeded wom- COVID, injuries and lateen’s tennis players are already arriving players (due to the NBA Finals), was upset by out. Ashleigh Barty, world number 1 and recent Wimble- France in its first game in pool play, and the favored Ameridon champion, never made cans were no lock to even get it out of the first round, and

to the medal round, much less win the gold. The US women’s soccer team was stunned by Sweden 3-0 in its opening game, and sleepwalked through a scoreless tie with Australia as the Americans advanced to the medal round with a 1-1-1 record. Perhaps the biggest shocker has come in women’s gymnastics. American Simone Biles, who won four golds and a bronze at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio and is considered the greatest gymnast of all time, was pulled out of the team competition with a “medical issue” on Tuesday, and will be assessed daily to determine if she can compete again in these Games. Team USA was already locked in a tough battle with Russia for the team title, and that was before its top gymnast exited the event after an awkward attempt on vault. Russia went on to win gold, ending America’s run of three consecutive team championships at the Olympics. It is unknown if Biles will be able to return and defend her individual all-around title or any of the four individual finals she has qualified in. It will be interesting to see how these storylines, and so

many others, play out over the coming days in Tokyo. LL BASEBALL ALIVE AND WELL - While the number of teams and participants have dwindled locally in recent years, there’s still plenty of interest in Little League baseball. On Sunday, I made my way over to Whispering Willows Park in Conyngham as the top eight teams in the state were gathered for the Pennsylvania Little League 10-12 year-old Tournament. And while I had been to the field many times over the years, this visit was noticeably different. Upon arrival, I was blown away by the number of cars, people and vendors there in what was a carnival-type atmosphere. Fans lined the outfield fence and packed into the extra bleachers that were brought to help accommodate the overflow crowd. What were once cornfields next to the stadium now served as the extended parking lot for the complex. Although no attendance numbers are kept, the payout of the 50/50 raffle for that game alone — more than $1,500 — told the story. The ongoing state tournament has featured some very competitive games (and a few

blowouts). Sunday night’s showdown between unbeaten host team Valley West and undefeated District 16 champion Greater Pittston Area was a classic, ultimately won by GPA 9-7. The tournament wraps up later this week, with the winner moving on to the regional round in Bristol, Conn. Hats off to the Valley West Little League, the local volunteers, and all who made this state tournament a successful one, and one this area will remember for a long time to come. THIS AND THAT - Aaron Rodgers appears to be back, at least for one season, in Green Bay. The star quarterback has been at odds with Packers management for more than a year, and has said he wants to be traded. The Packers have said they won’t deal the Pro Bowl signal caller during an offseason that has had more drama than a daytime soap opera. On Monday night, however, Rodgers arrived in Green Bay, and appears like he’ll be playing at least one more season at Lambeau Field. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Indians will have a new name. The Major League Baseball team revealed this week that they will be the Cleveland Guardians starting after the 2021 season, and released their new logo along with. The name change may carry a high price tag for the baseball club. It may have to buy out the rights to the name, which is already owned by the Cleveland Guardians in the Men’s Roller Derby Association.

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STEM take Weatherly Library by storm The Weatherly Area Community Library Summer STEM Program through the CSLWP on Tuesday, July 20, was enthusiastically enjoyed by a full house. The Carbon, Schuylkill,

Luzerne, Wayne and Pike STEM Ecosystem is one of 94 across the globe and one of eight PA ecosystems in the STEM Learning Ecosystem Initiative. CSLWP stands for Cultivating STEM Learning

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