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Artist deadline nears for White Haven Art Walk
The Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce is looking for artists of all kinds to be a part of the inaugural Art Walk, scheduled for Saturday, September 28. If you paint, sculpt or create any kind of art, check out the application at www.whitehavenchamber.com/ art-walk-sep-28. But be quick about it; applications are due by Tuesday, August 20. Artists, if selected, will pay $20 to offset costs and advertising. They will be able to sell their art directly to visitors, with no commission taken. The juried show will take place in four locations. Children’s art (unjuried) will be featured in the Borough Building at 312 Main Street.
Other locations include Trinity Artisans at 238 Main Street, the White Haven Area Community Library at 121 Towanda Street, and the Victorian Connection at 231 Wilkes-Barre Street.
At each location, there will be beverages (adult beverages in some spots) and food tastings, live music, and lots of art. The event will run from 12 to 5 p.m. Cost to attend is $10 in advance. The first 50 people purchasing tickets will receive a free reusable swag bag. Everyone will receive a collectable silicon wine glass, and a stamp card to be entered into a prize drawing. Visit the chamber’s website or Facebook page to RSVP.
Weatherly Festival to offer fun for everyone
The Weatherly Festival will be held on Friday, August 23, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, August 24, from Noon-9 p.m. at Eurana Park in Weatherly. The festival will highlight several live bands and a DJ.
On Friday, Kartune will be playing from 6-10 p.m., on Saturday afternoon Dotzspot Productions will be spinning tunes from 1-4, and on Saturday evening North of 40 will be playing from 5- 9 p.m.
A Coal Cracker Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday for participants over the age of 21. Watch the Weatherly Festival Facebook page or the Coal Cracker Cornhole Facebook page
for the QR code and more information.
As always, the festival will include bounce houses for the children (Saturday only), a tricky tray basket raffle, numerous craft vendors, a delicious assortment of foods, and a beef and beer tent for those over 21.
Admission to the festival and parking are free. Come out and enjoy the end-of-summer festivities.
It seems as though graduation was just a few weeks ago. It feels as though summer has flown by. It doesn’t seem time for school to be starting again but it is time. September is right around the corner.
No one feels this press of time more keenly than students and their parents, unless it is teachers and administrators. School is about to start again. With it will come pressures and concerns.
Education, particularly undergraduate education, has become a political topic. Public education sometimes seems less about teaching basic skills and imparting knowledge than it is about imparting a set of values. The problem is that as a society we no longer seem to agree on what those values should be.
In some ways, that’s a good thing. Insisting on imposing one set of values leads to insisting on conformity. And conformity is the enemy of innovation and imagination, qualities we sorely need in order to solve the problems of the day.
Education should be about teaching kids to think, not telling them what to think. That’s why campaigns to ban books or police what history is taught really work against true education.
Teachers and administrators have a duty to help their students learn how to learn. In order to do that, they need to have the trust and support of parents, and of the community.
That’s not to say that parents and the community shouldn’t want to know what their children are being taught. In fact, the more they know, the more they get involved, the more they talk with students about what they are learning, the better educated all of us will be. Limiting exposure to ideas does nothing except limit thinking ability. Our world is moving very fast. We need to equip students to think, to evaluate, and to be able to make good decisions. One way to do that is by supporting the people we pay to teach them.
From The Journal-Herald Issue of August 11, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder White Haven Bakery owner Cindy Crosley placed an ad to celebrate five years of serving White Haven and surrounding communities. She planned an open house with free refreshments and in-store specials.
Kids from the White Haven Recreation Program and members of the White Haven Festival Committee came together at the caboose to record a “Good Morning Northeastern Pennsylvania” segment for TV 16 as part of promoting this year’s festival. This was the front page photo in this week’s Journal-Herald.
East Side Borough will do an on-lot septic dye test for every home as part of their Act 537 sewage plan. New playground equipment will be delivered this week. The leaking pipe on Vine Street, believed to be from a private water system that serves 15 residences, was confirmed to be so when Steve Pompella was directed to look into the dam and lower the water level so it stopped feeding the well. With the lower water level, the leak in the street stopped.
Lehigh Township’s Pump House Road is due to get some upgrades, with shoulder widening, inlet and drainage work and grading to reduce the severity of several curves, completed with a 16-foot cartway paved and shoulders of three to six feet.
Dennison Township supervisors approved the Ramblewood Development at their August meeting.
The Salem United Church of Christ congregation agreed to spend near $35,000 to do extensive work on the church tower to prevent its collapse.
The White Haven Fire Co. annual carnival was advertised
for August 15 to 20 at Lehigh Park. The ride all rides family handstamp nights cost $6 per person.
Steve Stallone penned a column about the change in sports at this time of year, with pre-season football taking fans’ attention from pennant races.
Five Weatherly area Little League players were picked for the Panther Valley Little League All-Star Game Nathan Witner, Jamie Markovchick, Kevin Monaghan, Jason Barna and Gerry Grega.
Phil Jeffries wrote about the joy and perks of running with a companion.
Phil Engman wrote a plea to Major League baseball owners that they should do what is needed to avoid a strike.
Former NFL standout Tom Woodeshick came back to the Poconos to golf in the Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame benefit golf tournament.
George Wesley is slated to perform Saturday night at the Lake Harmony Lodge.
The Bear Creek Volunteer Hose Company will have its bazaar this Friday and Saturday.
Seth wrote this week’s Dine-Out column about events food at the Firemen’s Carnival, and coming soon at the White Haven Festival and Weatherly’s Block Party haluski, potato pancakes, frozen lemonade, and ice cream. Regarding ice cream, the column goes on to mention Wood’s, Sitko’s Barn, and further afield, Heisler’s Dairy in the hills beyond Tamaqua (for coconut almond fudge ice cream), plus a plug for Manning’s Dairy near Clarks Summit and their fine selections.
Cinema reviewer Pete Chapla reviewed the movie Wyatt Earp, See ARCHIVES, page 15
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
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 Tuesday, August 27th at 5:00 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 ADOPTING THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE QUICK TICKET ORDINANCE IN WEATHERLY BOROUGH.” A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:
1. Purpose.
2. Definitions.
3. Quality of Life Violations. This section spells out the violations including accumulation of rubbish, animal maintenance, disposal of rubbish, high weeds and grasses, motor vehicles, outdoor placement of indoor appliances/furnishings, snow and ice removal, storage containers for waste and trash, storing or discarding indoor furniture, appliances and equipment, storage of hazardous material, swimming pool regulations, permits required and permit placard display.
4. Authority for issuance of violation ticket.
5. Enforcement.
6. Service.
7. Separate offense.
8. Regulations.
9. Abatement of violation.
10. Violations and penalties.
11. Citation fines.
12. Restitution.
13. Appeal.
14. Collections.
15. Liens.
16. Nonexclusive remedies. The full text of the Ordinance in its 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 Ha-
ven, 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
LEGAL NOTICE
IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY L. MURPHY, a/k/a DOROTHY LINDSEY MURPHY, a/k/a DOROTHY CELINE MURPHY, a/k/a DOROTHY MURPHY, Deceased, late of the Township of Kidder, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration, c.t.a. have been granted in the Estate of Dorothy L. Murphy, a/k/a Dorothy Lindsey Murphy, a/k/a Dorothy Celine Murphy, a/k/a Dorothy Murphy, who died on the 29th day of March, 2024. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Administrator, Gerald M. Murphy, 916 Thornton Road, Horsham, PA, 19044, or his attorney:
CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE
121 Carbon Street
Post Office Box 49
Weatherly, PA 18255
PUBLIC NOTICE
The White Haven Borough Council will hold a hearing on August 26, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at the White Haven Municipal Building located at 312 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania, 18661, to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Motor Vehicles and Traffic to include Part 4, Parking Regulations, as they relate to parking prohibited in certain locations, days and hours. The hearing will be followed by the regular meeting of the Council at which time they intend to vote on the amended Ordinance. A copy of the proposed amended Ordinance is available for inspection at the White Haven Borough Municipal Building during normal business hours.
Donald G. Karpowich, Esquire, White Haven Borough Solicitor 85 Drasher Road Drums, PA 18222
LEGAL NOTICE
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 August 27th, at 5:00 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 AMENDING CHAPTER 2B OF THE WEATHERLY BOROUGH ORDINANCE.” A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:
Article 5 regarding Wild and Exotic Animals will be amended to regulate wild and exotic and farm animals.
Section 13-A No person shall keep wild or exotic animals with certain exceptions.
Section 13-B. No person shall keep farm animals with certain exceptions.
Section 14. No person shall sell or transfer wild or exotic or farm animals except in compliance with the Ordinance.
Section 15. Effect on Prior Ownership.
Section 16. Residential Agricultural zone exception.
Section 17. Restrictions regarding chickens.
The full text of the Ordinance in its 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
since 1991
obituAries
CAROLYN CHRISTY (NAGLE) VAN HORN
Carolyn (Carol) Christy Van Horn (née Nagle), affectionately known as Nana or Grandmere, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Naples, Floida at the age of 97. Born on May 27, 1927, in Eckley, Carol was a beacon of strength, creativity, and compassion throughout her life. Carol graduated from Weatherly High School and later attended Thompson College in Harrisburg. She embarked on a fulfilling career that showcased her diverse talents and passions. Carol worked as an administrative assistant at Sun Oil Company, and later brought her culinary skills to Rodale, Inc., as a chef focusing on healthy living based on preparing organic fresh foods, further highlighting her versatile abilities.
A lifelong volunteer, Carol dedicated countless hours to the Naples Philharmonic and the Naples NCH Hospital. Her hobbies included Ikebana flower arranging, cooking, and traveling the world, which reflected her artistic nature and love for exploring new cultures.
Carol was a cherished member of the Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples, where she also volunteered her time and talents. Her spiritual life was deeply intertwined with her daily activities, influencing her role as a mentor and guide to many.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Lynn Sterdjevich and her hasband, Frank, their son Alexander and his wife, Chihiro, and their daughter Ema; her son, Mar, Charles Van Horn and his wife, Deborah Cox, and their son Schuyler and his wife, Kimmie; and her brother, Wayne Nagle and his wife, Joan, Weatherly.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur N. Van Horn, and son Richard Van Horn; brothers William, John and Ted Nagle; and sisters Julia (Nagle) Graylock and Helen (Nagle) Dotter.
Services to honor Carol’s life will be held at Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples, Florida. Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens is assisting the family with arrangements.
Carol’s legacy of love, resilience, and service leaves an indelible mark on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a guiding light in her community.
EARL A. HOFFMAN JR.
Earl A. Hoffman, Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, doting grand-pa, 77 years of age of South Lehigh Gorge Drive of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at home while
great-grandchildren.
in the tender care of his wife of 54 years, MaryAnn (Davis) Hoffman and their family.
Born Friday, July 18, 1947 in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl A. Sr., and Kathryn (Weidman) Hoffman.
Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters Roxanne Oross, wife of John, and LeeAnn Gehman, wife of Steve; brothers, Robert Hoffman and his wife Linda, Howard Hoffman, Glenn Hoffman and his wife Lina; 5 grandchildren; 2
A graduate of Weatherly High School, Earl served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Earl retired having worked security at the Weatherly Foundry. An avid outdoorsman, Earl enjoyed hunting and fishing; however, he relished time spent in his garden, and the role of grand-pa.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Interment with Military honors bestowed will be held in Mount Laurel Cemetery, Hazleton.
Memorials in Earl’s name may be made to:
Wounded Warriors Project PO Box 758525 Topeka, KS 66675-8525
MARY LOU SWINESBURG
Mary Lou Swinesburg, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of Packer Township went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Mary Lou was 97 years old.
Born Tuesday, March 15, 1927, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Wayne) Billig. Mary Lou was also predeceased by husband, William R. Swinesburg, brother, Richard Billig, and greatgranddaughter, Lily Warren.
Daniel of New Ringgold. She had 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A Weatherly High School graduate, Mary Lou was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Free Church of Lehighton. Mary Lou enjoyed gardening, sewing and needlework. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy and she always had many pictures and stories to share about them.
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Surviving are son, William E. Swinesburg and his wife, Flora of Weatherly; daughters, Mary Beth Kaufman, wife of Derek of Lowell, MI, and Laurie A. MacDonald, wife of
LehmanFamily FuneralService, Inc.
WhiteHaven,PA
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com PhilipJ.Jeffries FuneralHome &CremationServices
A Celebration of Mary Lou’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, from Christ Evangelical Free Church of Lehighton located at 2420 Blakeslee Blvd., Lehighton, 18235, with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m.
Interment will be at St Matthew’s Cemetery, Weatherly, immediately following the celebration.
Memorials in her name to: Christ Evangelical Free Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
WASB hires new teachers, paraprofessionals
by Seth Isenberg
The Weatherly Area School Board held its August caucus meeting on the 7th, voting on select items ahead of the regular meeting which has been moved to August 21.
To start, members voted 8-0 to approve business manager Edward Rarick to be School Board secretary. Member Bonnie Barbush was absent. Unanimous votes included hiring Sherrianne Burlett, Joeline Hunsinger and Tonya Kephart as a part-time paraprofessionals at $13.75 per hour, 5.75 hours per day, 186 days per year.
The Board went into executive session at the request of member Ty Harris ahead of a vote to approve Helene Baur as full-time 12-month secretary at $14.50 per hour plus benefits. The vote was 7-1, Harris opposed.
Nicole Dunnigan was hired as a full-time elementary teacher (salary of $52,607 plus benefits).
Connie Derr was added as an assistant boys soccer coach with a salary of $2,175, and Jeff Donadi will volunteer as an assistant boys soccer coach.
Handbooks for this school year were approved as follows: Pre-K, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Students, Support Staff, Staff, WAVE Parents and athletics.
In other items, it was noted that there are six substitute teachers on the 2024-2025 list as of now. Administrators are working to bring back to school some of the students who chose to attend charter schools last year. School lunch prices will be the same as last year’s, though some a la carte items will increase.
Harris suggested having a First Aid training course available to volunteer weight
room supervisors. Cameras on school buses were discussed. All are working as of today. Route bus cameras were bought in 2018, but cameras in spare buses can be 12 to 15 years old. It was suggested to install cameras in the vans.
Also mentioned was the closure of River Road in Kidder Township. Rohrer Bus will use a van to go in to the south section to get students due to the tight turnaround.
Principal Anthony DeSpirito thanked Board members for approving the handbooks. He noted that schedules should be ready for students by the 13th. Enrollment is up 42 students, with 30 between Kindergarten and 5th grade. He noted that the numbers are getting close on needing a second ESL (English as a second language) teacher, or at least a paraprofessional. Tutoring by college students was suggested. He noted that languages are Spanish, but also Hindi and Portuguese.
Thanks were offered to Ken Mehlig and his custodial and cleaning staff. The schools are clean and ready for early sports, and for freshman orientation on August 20. Mehlig and his team finished the parking lot drain, did upgrades of faucets in the kitchen and installed a new motor in the dishwasher, added Freon to the air conditioning units, and fixed the zero-turn mower. He expects the area
where the old tennis and outdoor basketball courts were to be cleaned up prior to school’s start.
Board members discussed the tax abatement likely to be requested the developers of the empty Schwab School. The company may ask for a LERTA (stepped tax abatement 0% in year 1, 10% in year two, through ten years). No request has been made. It was agreed to have business manager Rarick calculate what the taxes would be on a building with an estimated assessment of $2 million.
The regular voting meeting of the Weatherly Area School Board has been moved to August 21, to begin at 6 p.m. in the Middle School LGI room.
ALA Chapter wins awards
At the recent American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Convention at the Red Lion Hotel in Harrisburg, Unit 360 received several awards. They were : 1. The Best Americanism Report in the Eastern Section 2. The Best Education Report in the Eastern Section 3. The Best National Security Report in the Eastern Section 4. The Best Poppy Report in the Eastern Section 5. The Flag Ribbon for achieving 100% membership before January 31, 2024.
Lehigh Gorge Notary
Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in White Haven for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer. Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at: lehighgorgecampground.com
Recreation and lake issues main topics at Penn Lake
by Suzanne Winters
All Penn Lake Park Borough Council members were present for the August 8 work session and council meeting.
There were no public comments on agenda items and no complaints, petitions or correspondence received. Mayor Tom Carter had nothing new to report, and solicitor Kristyn Jeckell also had nothing to report. There were no zoning permits issued per borough secretary Karen Burden.
On Recreation, council member Sue George said she spoke with Biros about how long the borough wanted the Porta Potty at the ballpark. After some discussion, it was decided to keep it in place until after Halloween.
George said she also discussed the pickleball court with Kevin Cronauer. He reported to have spoken with a contractor who provided a figure of $200,000 to improve the entire area. George will talk with the contractor, and suggested a grant may be available. Dam Advisory Group (DAG) member Dan George suggested this project be put on hold until after the dam improvement project has been completed, noting that the contractors may need to use the ballpark area for access. There is no time limit on when the recreation budget must be used, so the project will be put on hold.
The beach water tested with an elevated e. coli level on July 31 at 345, the limit being 235, so the beach was closed for swimming per council member Dan Eustice. He said the water was retested on August 6. He did not get a call reporting a high reading, and he is waiting for the report.
Eustice reported giving out more pyrotechnics. There have been a few more geese moving onto the lake.
Lastly, Eustice reported all of the shoulder work on Williams and Horseshoe Drives has been completed, and the driveway issue noted at the last meeting has been resolved.
Council member John Burden is working on a Right to Know
(RTK) request that appears to be from a rental company asking for information on all the Short-Term Rentals (STR) in the borough. Burden has concerns about what he should release. The solicitor said the borough is only required to provide existing documents. She will check to make sure this request does not fall under the list of exceptions to RTK before he releases any information.
In regard to the sewer lines and grinder pumps, council member Corey Beltz met with a representative at Environmental Services Corp to discuss flushing the lines from 1627 Lakeview Drive to the Pagoda. This could be done at a cost of $2,200 for 8 hours of work, or $1,440 should the work take only 4 hours. Rogan asked Beltz to get that on next month’s agenda. Flushing the lines is expected to improve the functioning of the grinder pumps in this area.
Beltz also reported there was water flowing at Acorn and Hollenback. This turned out to be an Aqua issue and has been repaired.
Rogan reported a good month for the dam project, noting there was a public meeting on July 28. A full recording of the meeting is on the borough’s website for anyone who would like to listen. He added that the solicitor is working on additional easement requirements.
Burden has gathered photographs of areas in the borough that could be considered projects for the remaining ARPA funds. The bids must be awarded by the end of 2024. Rogan asked him to forward these to Borton Lawson Engineering for them to draw up project plans. Beltz also suggested tree trimming on Hollenback road, if that is something ARPA funds can be directed toward.
Beltz reported having contacted PennDOT regarding traffic issues in the borough. He was advised the borough would need a Traffic Calming policy in order to consider installing speed humps. Per the PennDOT representative, these can be used in public access areas. The engineer would need to
plan this. Dan George (DAG) suggested a raised walkway at the beach area, which could be figured into the specs for the dam project.
New business included approving a motion to have the solicitor proceed with exercising the borough’s option to fully acquire the Phillip’s property for $34,560.
A motion was also approved to secure Borton Lawson for the yearly dam inspection.
During the work session, Rogan said Aqua wants to enlarge their pumphouse and asked the solicitor if they need permits to do this work. She indicated that they do need proper permits. Rogan reported that Aqua said the EPA wants
them to add additional chemical treatments to the water system. Also discussed during the work session, Rogan commented on the Mayor’s report from last month regarding coverage with the White Haven Police Department (WHPD). Rogan believes the borough does not need to spend $26,000 per year for 10 hours a week of police coverage. Both the Mayor and Rogan do not see the need for so many hours per week. Rogan also said the State Police response has been adequate, and residents should call 911 for police protection. There are still other issues that need to be clarified and resolved before entering into a contract with WHPD.
WH Car Show slated
The third annual White Haven Car Show is all set for Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Lehigh Park. The event is co-sponsored by Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce and Laurel Lodge 467 Free & Accepted Masons.
Car registration starts at 8 a.m. Cost per vehicle is $15, and if you register by September 1 it’s only $12. Visit CarShow. bigcartel.com to find the application form, fill it in and send it, or pay online.
There will be live music all day, food trucks and concessions.
A Tricky Tray will end at 4:30 p.m. Craft and other vendors will be on hand.
You can purchase one of the annual collector tee shirts at CarShow.bigcartel.com until August 20.
Car Show Committee Choice Awards and a Spectator Choice Award will be presented. Admission is $4, with kids 12 and under free.
Please email whchamberevents@gmail.com for more information how to register, vend, or sponsor at this event.
seth’s sightiNgs
The gorgeous weather that followed the torrential rains of Tropical Storm Debbie was very welcome. It’s allowing us to dry out.
We certainly had a lot to dry out from. I’m guessing that in Weatherly we received over 7", based upon the bin that I had out on our patio.
We caught some water in our basement from the usually dry spring that’s underneath our house. Now we have the windows open in our house to enjoy the cool dry nights.
Friday’s rain cancelled a few things, including the Carbon County Fair for that day. They were open for a glorious Saturday and added Sunday to their run. Sadly, we couldn’t make it down this year.
We’d set aside our Friday for MusikFest (see above).
I spent a fair amount of the rainy days watching snippets of the Olympics. NBC dropped short takes of wide variety of sports. The Paris Olympic Committee put on a great show all of the venues were nice, and contests were well attended. It was fun to see the flags in the crowds, fans and
family of contestants. In the end, the United States had a big haul of medals and host France had plenty of their own medals to savor.
I plan to watch some of the Para-Olympics this coming week as time permits.
by seth iseNberg
brisket sandwich. The overall winning boat included a near 20' tall rendition of the Eiffel Tower. Another prize winner sported a Margaritaville theme.
Monday morning, Ruth and I teamed up to mow our lawn, which was neglected due to the high heat, then neglected due to the intense rains. Now it’s a lawn again.
Sunday, I was able to get out to the Parade of Boats in Lake Harmony, a fundraiser for the Lake Harmony Ambulance and Fire Companies. My sister Elise came with, and we enjoyed the party listening to the Mystery City band, tried our luck with the basket raffle, and had a fine
Sightings were limited to deer, squirrels, skunks, mice and a hawk that hunted over a field in Lehigh Township, soaring low in pursuit of a small animal, I’d have guessed. Ruth and I missed the Perseid meteor shower, preferring being asleep to being out in the wee hours to watch the sky. I will say that the clear night sky after the tropical storm was so very welcoming. The cool night air was welcome, too.
There’s a pumpkin patch growing in Packer Township with lots of flowers but no little pumpkins visible yet. It’s not far
from Sernak Farms, where we are buying some local vegetables and fruit from their store.
I’m looking forward to watching some football. Preseason NFL will be enough for my football fix, though I’m really counting down to Big10 college ball.
We’ll be heading for Knoebels next Friday for some fun. This weekend, we’re keeping local.
Here’s hoping the newest tropical storm stays clear of our area. Debby with the heavy rains, wind, tree branches coming down and with those, power outages, had all the worst stuff. The White Haven power outage missed The Journal office but darkened most of town.
As always, prayers for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, and elsewhere around the globe. Added prayers for the people of Venezuela who voted in an election where the winner was chosen ahead of time dashing hopes for a brighter future, instead opening more doors for harsh restrictions on the citizens.
And prayers for good health to you all.
Art in Weatherly is Museum’s Day Camp focus
Children from the greater Weatherly community attended the Time Travelers Day camp hosted by the Weatherly Area Museum. They learned about how artwork can inspire, teach, be preserved and teach us about our past. They learned the history of the area around the museum and
the many artifacts.
They also learned about the variety of artwork we have around town on a brief history hike, seeing forms of art in the form of stained glass, old billboards and historic statues. They returned to the museum to learn about the many artists that lived in our community and how they contributed to our town’s deeply talented history. We
had a variety of crafts for them, from making lanterns to illustrating postcards and sketchbook journals. We hope they all enjoyed the program and thank all those who helped make it a great experience.
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At their meeting on August 12, the officers of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360, Weatherly for the 2024-2025 administrative year were installed by Past District President Cathy Olker. Shown from left are Olker, President Georgeann Herling, 1st Vice President Tina Zink, Secretary Donna Thomas, Chaplain Theresa D’Andrea, Treasurer Georgia Farrow, Historian Betty Henry, and Sr. Sgt-at-Arms Judy Desrosiers.
USDA meal distribution starts in Lake Harmony
On Wednesday, August 14, the first USDA grab-and-go meals distribution took place in Lake Harmony for all children 18 and under, and up to age 21 for children with special needs.
Meals are free and provided by the United States
Department of Agriculture. There will be additional distribution times on Friday, August 16, Tuesday, August 20, and Friday, August 23. To reserve meals or to inquire about future meal distributions please email: FeedPoconoKids@gmail.com
Weatherly Hillclimb back for fall
The 62nd annual fall event of the Weatherly Hillclimb will be held Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17.
About 100 drivers from up and down the East Coast and Canada will compete to drive the Impossible Miracle Mile.
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The event will begin bright and early on Saturday and finish Sunday afternoon. Non-profit groups from the Weathely area will provide a variety of delicious food. For more information, call 570-582-6292.
Delinquent in Dennison—
Twp. goes after those owing
by Suzanne Winters
The August 7 Dennison Township Supervisor’s meeting was fairly brief this month, as the agenda was light.
Township secretary Kathleen Stortz and board chair Sheila Weaver noted that 15 letters had gone out to residents who are delinquent with sewer fees. This resulted in reducing the number of delinquencies to four. However, two checks bounced, bumping the total back up to six. One resident has requested a payment plan. Liens will be placed on properties that have not settled overdue fees.
The supervisors have received plans for debris clearing at the Hollenback Bridge. A motion was passed to advertise for bids on this project.
Roadmaster Jim Yackiel reported cutting weeds around street signs and culverts, cutting up and removing a tree on Peat Moss Road, and clearing stones from roads after recent rain storms. He also finished patching potholes on Peat Moss Road.
The secretary read the Fire report. There were 7 calls in June and 6 calls in July.
The last Saturday in September will be a dumpster day.
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Back to School Bingo time at WHACL
Back to school time is just about here, so it is time for the White Haven Area Community Library Back To School Bingo. Children entering kindergarten through middle school are invited to join us on Saturday, August 17, from noon to 1:30 for fun and prizes. Snacks will be provided.
The Gracie Jane Sinclair Trio will hold an outdoor concert on
On Friday, August 23, and Saturday August 24, Whitewater Challengers will be hosting Lehigh RiverFest, a two-day celebration of boating and outdoor recreation with a specific focus on the Pocono region. As usual, the festival will be held onsite at Whitewater Challengers’ 25-acre campground with weekend festival packages available that include full access and overnight camping for both evenings.
This year’s festival will officially get underway at 9 p.m.
on Friday, August 23, with a ceremonial toast that will lead directly into an opening set from Wilkes-Barre’s Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen.
On Saturday, there will be a variety of food and craft vendors, along with three music acts, the Lehigh Classic Boating Race Awards Ceremony, a beer pong tournament, the river crew olympics, a Saturday evening bonfire, and much, much more. You can access the full schedule at https://whitewaterchallengers. com/lehigh-riverfest/.
Dam release whitewater rafting trips are available for booking throughout the weekend. It is recommended that people book whitewater rafting trips in advance to ensure availability.
Boaters, locals, and tourists are all welcome. Access to the festival grounds is free, but overnight camping (including a guaranteed camping spot on the festival grounds) is only available with purchase of the Lehigh RiverFest camping package.
Friday, August 16, in the Rail Yard Park from 6-9 p.m. The concert is free. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
There will be another outdoor movie night on Friday August 23, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Check the library Facebook page for the movie that received the most votes. This event is also free. Bring your own lawn chair and snacks
Regular events continue each month at the library, including Book Club every first Wednesday, Fiber Arts Club every second and fourth Thursday, Scrabble nights every first and third Thursday, and Craft night every fourth Wednesday.
T-shirts with the new library logo are now on display at the front desk, and available for purchase. Proceeds from T-shirt sales benefit library programs.
The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven community as well as visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
Be sure to check out the library Facebook page for more information on events.
Foster building to get six-figure renovation
by Jim Dino
The Foster Township Municipal Building will get its first six-figure renovation in its 19-year history thanks to a grant.
At their latest meeting August 6, the township supervisors voted to enter into a $111,456 contract with H&P Construction, Kulpmont, Northumberland County the lowest of three
WASB changes meeting date
The regular board meeting of the Weatherly Area School Board has been changed from August 14 to August 21. It will take place at 6 p.m. in the LGI Room of the Middle School.
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bidders for the work to do a variety of renovations to the building, including new doors, and floors.
It is the first major renovation to the structure, which was built in 2005.
H&P’s base bid of $ 39,703, will pay for new vinyl flooring in restrooms, new outdoor carpeting on the front porch of the building, as well as various doors, windows, soffit and items for the Department of Public Works garage.
The first alternate, for $9,438.63, will cover repairing damage to the concrete entrance ramp, and installing new drains on the landings of the ramps. Another alternate, valued at $21,509.30, covers new overhead doors and door operators. Another alternate, for $11,782.25, covers new vinyl flooring for the meeting room, as well as repairing drywall and painting the meeting room and entrance lobby. The final alternate, valued at $6,563.54, covers new canopies for entrance doors.
The only alternate not accepted, valued at $22,459.75, was for key fobs.
Bognet Construction of Hazle Township and Champion Builders of Kingston also bid unsuccessfully on the project.
The corner of Route 940 and Centre Street in Freeland is now clear after an abandoned and dilapidated double home was torn down. There is still one double home between the intersection and MMI Preparatory School.
Income survey
The township wants to expand its paving project, so township manager Brittany Majewski is conducting an income survey.
“We asked for assistance from the [Luzerne] county,” Majewski told the supervisors. “We need an income survey. We are asking residents to fill the survey out and send it back, We sent out 500 surveys, and we need 250 back.”
Supervisor Wilson Malloy said those who fill out the survey and send it back are saving the township money because if a grant can be used for paving instead of township tax money, it saves the taxpayers money.
Atty. Donald Karpowich, the township solicitor, said money left over from the grant used
to tear down the double home at 104-108 Centre Street will be used to install decorative lighting, crosswalks and curbing at the intersection where the home was to make it more attractive for commercial development.
Karpowich also said the property at 321-323 Fern Street that was also torn down will be advertised for sale at the next supervisors’ meeting.
Majewski said the township’s web site is getting a $1,800 upgrade after the supervisors approved a contract with The Internet Place, Berwick. The web site will be capable of listing updates on various topics, will be capable of listing emergency alerts, and will be more user-friendly.
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19. *Piece of football equipment required since 1943
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28. Feed storage cylinder
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Comets aim for District 2 golf playoffs again this season
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
Year after year, the Crestwood High School golf team finishes at or near the top of the conference and district standings. Those goals don’t really change from season to season. Stability at the top and the development of golfers has been the key to success at Crestwood for the past four decades.
“We look to be competitive in every match,” long-time head coach Mark Jarolen said this summer, a quote he has used numerous times in the past.
Starting his 39th season with the Comets, Jarolen and 18-year
assistant Mark Bellas have been busy developing the latest group in a long line of successful golfers at Crestwood.
A year ago, the Comets buzzed through the regular season with a 13-1 mark, and the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 champions finished second to Abington Heights in the District 2 Class AAA race. But with fouryear starter and state qualifier Derek Johnson now graduated, other Comets will have to step up in order to keep the golf ball rolling at Crestwood this year.
Senior golfers Tommy Biscotti and Sienna Smith will be showing the way. Both figure to be in the running for District 2
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individual titles, and are looking to earn a trip to states.
“Tommy Biscotti and Sienna Smith are two of the best players in the conference,” stated Jarolen, “and (juniors) Brady Johnson and Luke Joseph will consistently contribute.”
Senior Mikey Modrovsky, juniors Warren Farley and Brady Zoeller, and young golfers Devon Long and Jack Hoovler also figure to make some noise and give the Comets the depth they’ll need to compete against the likes of Abington Heights, Dallas and Hazleton Area, among others, this fall.
“Our goal is to be one of the top four positions for the AAA
playoffs,” Jarolen said. The Comets will again play their home matches at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club near Mountain Top. However, they will be on the road for two of their biggest matches, at Hazleton Area on Aug. 26, and at Dallas on Sept. 10.
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8 - Tunkhannock (ppd to 8/13), 12 - Hanover Area, 13 - Tunkhannock, 16 - Wilkes-Barre Area, 19 - at Tryba Tournament, Fox Hill, 20Wyoming Valley West, 21 - at Holy Redeemer, 26 - at Hazleton Area, 28 - at Nanticoke Area, 30 - Pittston Area.
September 4 - Lake-Lehman, 6 - MMI Prep, 10 - at Dallas, 11 - Berwick, 13 - at Wyoming Seminary, 16 - at Wyoming Area, 23 - at Pre-District Tournament, 30 - at District 2 Individual Tournament.
Interest level off the charts for young Wrecker golfers
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
After navigating Mountain Laurel Golf Course as its home base for many decades, the Weatherly Area High School golf team made the switch to White Birch Golf Course last fall after Mountain Laurel ceased operations in late 2022.
Veteran head coach Brian Kaminski and the Wreckers couldn’t be happier with the way things have turned out.
“Leaving Mountain Laurel was tough because the course was one of the best in the league and the people there were very accommodating and helpful to the kids and the coaches,” Kaminski offered. “The adjustment was a little difficult in terms of not having a driving range right at the course, but overall White Birch has been nothing but amazing!”
White Birch is considerably shorter in length than Mountain Laurel was, something that has played to the young Wreckers’ strengths.
“We have an extremely young team, so the short course helps with the kids playing in their first matches,” noted Kaminski, “and the length helps give the kids a little more confidence.”
A rise in numbers has the program moving in the right direction.
“The kids are great, and the interest level is off the charts,” Kaminski said. “Coming in with 10-11 kids is a great number and the kids are excited to keep getting better. This is a great group and I’m looking forward to the future.”
With no seniors and just one junior on the roster, the future is now for the Wreckers. Returning sophomores Matt Adler and
Jacob Hinkle are atop the depth chart this fall, headlining a list of nine golfers who are entering either ninth or 10th grade.
“Matt Adler and Jacob Hinkle are the top returning golfers,” Kaminski said. “Right now we have three freshmen and a new sophomore that are in the starting lineup that looks to continue to improve.”
Kolton and Kyle Reiner, Joey Esposito and Jeremiah Donadi figure to join them in the varsity lineup.
“The Reiner brothers, Esposito and Donadi are great additions to the starting lineup and are showing the commitment we need to continue to get better,” Kaminski stressed.
Junior McKenna Gerhard, sophomores Bradley Connors and Kameron Jacoby, and freshman Mya Binder complete
the Weatherly Area squad this season. Kaminski will be assisted again by Mike Nemshick.
“We have a very young team with a lot of room for growth,” Kaminski said. “I am looking to move toward small victories in scores from match to match and the kids to keep improving and enjoying the game.
“We would like to have a few wins on the board this year as well and continue to build year after year.”
The Wreckers had four matches scheduled for this week, including home matches with Schuylkill Haven and Marian on Thursday and Friday.
2024 SCHEDULE August 8 - Nativity, 9 - at Marian (ppd to 8/16), 12Mahanoy Area, 13 - at Minersville, 15 - Schuylkill Haven, 16 - at Marian, 19 - Pine Grove, 22 - at Nativity, 27 - Marian, 29 - at Mahanoy Area. September 3 - Minersville, 9 - at Schuylkill Haven, 10 - at Pine Grove, 11 - North Schuylkill.
Paris Games were painted Red, White and Blue
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
The Games of the 33rd Olympiad were packed with amazing performances and unforgettable milestones. They were also filled with first-time accomplishments and created memories that will take us to Los Angeles in 2028 and be remembered far beyond.
For Team USA, the Paris Games were one of the most successful in our country’s rich Olympic history, as we hauled in 126 total medals -- 40 gold, 42 silver, 44 bronze – the most by any nation. Our 40 golds tied China for the most at these games. China was a distant second with 91 total medals, while Great Britain (65 total medals) and host France (64) were third and fourth, respectively.
The U.S. has now won the most overall medals in eight consecutive Summer Games.
The thrills began early in Paris, as athletes boated down the River Seine during the incredible Opening Ceremonies that segued into Simone Biles and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team dominating their competitions. Biles led Americans to the team gold and finished with four medals in Paris. She now has 11 Olympic medals (7 gold), making her the most decorated U.S. gymnast ever.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky, the most decorated woman in U.S. Olympic history in any sport, won four medals in Paris,
bringing her career Olympic count to 14. The 27-year-old was competing in her fourth Olympics, successfully defending her 1500-meter freestyle title in an Olympicrecord time of 15:30.02.
Speaking of records, Kevin Durant became the first U.S. player to eclipse 500 career Olympic points in Team USA’s men’s basketball semifinal win over Serbia. With Steph Curry catching fire and LeBron James and Durant powering the attack, the Americans edged Serbia and then outlasted France 98-87 to bring home their fourth consecutive gold medal. It was the 39-year-old James’ fourth medal in four different decades.
The U.S. women edged France by one point to win an eighth consecutive basketball gold, both the men’s and women’s track teams dominated with big medal hauls, and Scott Scheffler rallied in the final round to capture the men’s golf gold in his first Olympics.
Those were just some of the highlights from Team USA, which certainly enjoyed its trip to Paris and now awaits to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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WEEK The best young baseball players in the world have arrived in South Williamsport for the annual Little League World Series. Play was scheduled to begin Wednesday when the Caribbean Region champions took on the Mexico Region winners in the International Bracket. The
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New England and West Region champs began play in the United States Bracket, with the Southeast and Midwest champs also seeing action Wednesday.
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Little League state champions Newtown from the West Chester area the Mid-Atlantic Region champs debut against the Southwest Region at 7 p.m. at Lamade Stadium.
While you’ll be able to see most games on ESPN, I would recommend the hour-and-a-half ride to Williamsport to take in a few games and enjoy the atmosphere. Since parking and entry are free and food prices are reasonable, you can’t beat it.
AROUND THE HORN
Despite a current three-game slide and a free-fall since the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies continue to hold on to their lead in the NL East, up a full seven games on the Braves and eight on the New York Mets. Although the Phils went 4-6 over their last 10 games (as of
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and found it “ponderous and never penetrating” with star Kevin Costner managing “a dour, one-note performance” as Earp.
“Schwab School Memories”
When Charles Michael Schwab offered Weatherly a gift to honor his wife, Eurana Dinkey Schwab, because she had spent much of her childhood in town, he was only 39, in the first year as the first president of United States Steel in 1901. (He)
Monday), their skid coincided with that of the Braves (3-7) and Mets (4-6)…NFL preseason action got into full swing over the weekend. The Philadelphia Eagles opened with a 16-13 win over the Ravens in Baltimore, though many front-line players did not play. The Birds visit the New England Patriots for a Thursday night game this week…After taking a break for the Olympics, the NASCAR Cup Series season resumed at Richmond on Sunday, where Austin Dillon got the controversial win. Desperate for his first win in nearly two years, Dillon sent the cars of Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin into spins on the final lap to get the victory and jump 20 positions in the point standings. As Hamlin said afterward, “You’ve got to pay your dues back on stuff like that.” There are three more races before the Cup playoffs, including this Sunday at Michigan.
was reported to be worth several million dollars.
At the same time, Schwab was building a palatial residence in Manhattan, and planning a magnificent country house on Long Island.
From The Journal Issue of August 10, 1944 Editor W.C. Taylor
Work of repairing and pointing the large brick building at the north end of Main Street (the former White Haven Printing Company recently vacated by the Bayonne Fur Dressing and Dying Company) is now underway.
We note that The Weatherly Herald reported that Rev. B. C. Bastuscheck and family left last week for Altoona, Pa. where the former becomes pastor of the Fairview Methodist Church. The Rev. Francis J. Geiger of Picture Rocks … has been appointed to the Weatherly pastorate. The Rev. Bastuscheck was for several years located in White Haven before going to Weatherly.
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FRIDAY NIGHT WAS WET, WET, WET, but Saturday was a gorgeous day for fishing, and the people who were taking part in the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Catfish Derby at Linesville Park were enoying sunshine and fluffy clouds. Friday’s performance by North of 40 had to be cancelled, but Sovereign Soul was setting up for a good time on Saturday night, the grill not only produced breakfast, but also tons of burgers and other food for the weekend, and the bar was hopping on Saturday afternoon. Some tagged fish, and at least one turtle (not tagged), were caught, and everything dried out eventually.
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THURSDAY, AUG. 15
Golf
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
FRIDAY, AUG. 16
Golf
Weatherly Area at Marian Wilkes-Barre Area at Crestwood
MONDAY, AUG. 19
Golf
Pine Grove at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Tryba Tournament, Fox Hill CC
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
Golf
Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
Golf
Crestwood at Holy Redeemer
THURSDAY, AUG. 22
Golf
Weatherly Area at Nativity
FRIDAY, AUG. 23
Football
Wyoming Area at Crestwood Girls’ Volleyball
Crestwood at Pocono Mountain East Cross Country
Weatherly Area at Moravian Academy
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Boys’ Soccer
Crestwood at East Juniata
Girls’ Soccer
Weatherly Area at Marian
Are you ready for NFL football? (I am)
by Joe Boesch
The NFL preseason is here, and before you know it, September 5th will be upon us... with a bang. One of the season openers is the Super Bowl LVIII Champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the contending Baltimore Ravens. Many media members predict the Chiefs will repeat as Super Bowl champs in 2025. With Patrick Mahomes, a strong team nucleus, and Andy Reid’s no-nonsense approach to coaching, the Chiefs will certainly be in the hunt. Other teams to watch are the San Francisco 49ers, last year’s
NFC Champion that lost the 2024 Super Bowl to the Chiefs in overtime. Head coach Kyle Shanahan will rely again on Quarterback Brock Purdy, a player who shocked the world. The 2022 “Mr. Irrelevant” (the 262nd and final NFL draft pick) took his team to the Super Bowl. In addition to KC and the 49ers, keep an eye on the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals. While the Ravens and Eagles have been there before (Super Bowl winners both), and the Bengals participated in the big game back in the day (1982), the Lions
haven’t been in a for-all-themarbles championship game since 1957. Today, though, Detroit has become a top-tier contender, going 12-5 and winning the NFC North Division Championship in 2024. Will it be more of the same for Metro New York fans? Maybe. Last season, the Jets and Giants had injuries to deal with, losing Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones as their starting quarterbacks. Rodgers ruptured an Achilles tendon that required surgery and Jones tore an ACL. Those losses turned hope into disappointing seasons. This time, both quarterbacks must
remain healthy for local fans to continue cheering.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the state, the Bills need to break what seems to be a pattern--starting strong and fizzling at the end. Unless that changes, Empire State NFL fans are in for another season of disappointment. But there’s always if. The NFL season always has twists and turns, and that’s what makes the game great. So sit back and be ready for another exciting season.
Long Island resident Joe Boesch writes periodically for The Sports Column.
