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Penn Lake talks police, STRs and snow plowing by Seth Isenberg
The Penn Lake Commu nity House was filled on Thursday, August 11, as Penn Lake Park Borough Council met for their August session. Seventeen letters, representing about 50 Penn Lake citizens, were sent to council in favor of keeping White Haven Police (WHP) coverage. Among the letters was one from former mayor Deb Krysicki, who explained that she had a good rela tionship with them, and that they had been giving extra time to the borough at no extra charge. Other letters noted that the WHP could respond to a call in five min utes, or that ‘speed bumps do not replace police.’ Regarding the police contract, council has been in touch with White Haven borough to set up an ‘execu tive’ meeting. The response was to offer an hour’s meet ing prior to the next White Haven Council meeting on August 22 6 p.m. Borough solicitor Kristyn Giarratano Jeckell reminded council that the meeting would need to be attended by less than a quorum. Penn Lake sent another letter asking for an earlier meeting. In response, White Haven borough offered a 5:30 p.m. start, and also sent a copy of a new
When White Haven Borough Council met on July 25, one part of the engineer’s report concerned the community block grant for ADA improvements and an elevator for borough building. Council had adver tised for bids for the project, but only received bids for the plumbing and electrical work. Luzerne County Community Development agreed that the borough can purchase ADA elevator lifts themselves, and then bid out installation of the lifts. Break down into pieces. Because the grant expires October 31, council voted to purchase the lifts through the grant money, and get quotes for the exterior paving and site work. Aqua Pennsylvania and Entech Engineering requested approval of See WHITE HAVEN, page 4
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SUCCESSFUL SALE: Grace Eroh of Sweet Arrow Farm, Packer Township, shows off her auctioned sheep at the Carbon County Fair, as dad Matt looks on.
SUNFLOWER SEASON: Kathy Mengle, left, had just delivered a truckload of sunflowers to Sernak’s Farm in Packer Township on Monday, and Karen Sernak took a break from flower arranging to show them off.
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All these years later, these items go into a single can and off to a sorting center costing in trucking and in the labor at the sorting center. The system also means a lot of items that are not profitably recycled end up in the landfill anyways.
Dennison Twp. supervi sors adopted dumping and littering ordinances over the objection of some citizens. Supervisors are seeking PA Community Development funds to help pay for a $31,000 repair to the Ice LakeStateBridge.representative Keith McCall attended the recent meeting of the White Haven Area Senior Citizens. A photo shows White Haven’s Quinn sisters who performed with the Kelly School of Dance in Wildwood, NJ, as part of their Talent Show. Heidi, Jessica and Melissa are daughters of David and Shelly Quinn. Heidi attends Crestwood High School, and Jessica and Melissa attend Fairview Elementary School.
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The Daniel H. Suitch Agency is sponsor of the Hole-in-One prize at the Mountain Laurel Charity Pro-Am on August 23. The event benefits the local Easter Seals Society. The Carbon County Fair Association shareholders will vote at this summer’s fair on whether to sell their fairgrounds to the Lehighton School Board. The East Side Boro Council meeting was written by Linda Migneco for the first time. Council discussed a zoning enforcement issue about the Hickory Run Truck Stop. There was discussion about having East Side connect to the White Haven Municipal Authority sewer system, or finding another solution. The White Haven Festival added Dennis Beach, chain saw artist. Lehigh Tire and Pepsi will supply the cash prizes for the lumberjack skills competition. As of this week, there were 60 booths signed up.
Seeing the really high prices that garbage contractors are asking in upcoming contracts has me wondering about the whether we have reached the point where having recycling picked up by out-of-town contractors is just too expensive.
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As I came here, newly married and newly minted as general manager at The Journal-Herald, there were still aluminum can drives and newspaper collections to support local Scout groups. These things made money. I remember selling my excess newspaper from this business, making a little but knowing the newspaper was going to be truly recycled.
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I want to get a discussion started about going back to a time when there was a monthly pickup of newspapers, cardboard, metals and plastics by borough and township crews. If these items come in clean, there’s a bit of money to be made. It looks like there may be a lot of money to be saved in municipalities where there remains a recycling pickup. It’s time to explore that option.
The White Haven Volunteer Fire Company took delivery of their new 1992 K.M.E. Renegade pumper on July 30. It has a 1,000 tank and can pump at 1,250 gallons a minute. The new engine replaces a 1967 American LaFrance pumper which was sold to the Dennison Township Fire Company. Lehigh Township approved David McDonald to fill the remaining months of Glennys Sanute’s term as supervisor. Bids for a fiveyear contract for garbage collection were $30,367 per year from Knepper Sanitation, and $20,337 from Waste Management. The Jonas Run Bridge project was awarded to Slusser Brothers by Carbon County (for $60,000), to begin in September.
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From White Haven Journal Issue of August 13, 1942 W. C. Taylor, Publisher Atlas Powder Company of White Haven has taken over operations of manning the Army air warning service at this place, superintendent J. Randall Ward announced. The White Haven station was operated by [the] White Haven American Legion Post since the first of the year, but for the last several weeks the Post has found it difficult to man [the station] on a 24-hour schedule. page 4
The Olympics just wrapped up, with gold medals in tennis for Jennifer Capriati, in track to Carl Lewis, and in basketball to a team that included Magic Johnson. Weatherly Borough is making plans to build a new sewer plant, with the work starting in October. The borough is looking for a forklift to borrow, rent or buy (cheaply) to use to load recycled Liberty,NewandchildrenKovacks,familyofastudentGermannewspapers.summerexchangeTinaMathesspentbusyfiveweeksasguestJudyandJoeKovack’sinWhiteHaven.TheincludingtheirStephanie,10,Kelly,7,tookTinatoYorkandtheStatueofPhillyandIndependenceNationalParkonJuly4,theJerseyshore,andKnoebelsGrove.In1959,JoewasanexchangestudentwithTina’sgrandparents,andhasremainedincontactsince.
The Pittston Tomato Festival is August 20 to 23. Warner’s Central Garage invited readers to come test drive the new 1992 Acclaim. The Crystal Inn was reviewed by Ruth Isenberg in this issue good food at an affordable price.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the following Ordinance will be enacted at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Le high Township, Carbon Coun ty, Pennsylvania to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. prevailing time at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania. The Ordinance is entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE. A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:
9. A new Section 707.8 shall be added to provide supplementary regulations for forestry and timber harvesting activities. Forestry and timber harvesting activities conducted in any zone shall be permitted by right or by condition as set forth by each zone, subject to the require ments set forth in this amend ment.The full text of the proposed Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the Lehigh Town ship Municipal Building by con tacting the Township Secretary to make an appointment at (570) 443-7011. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The Journal-Herald, 211 Main Street White Haven, PA 18661, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Penn sylvania and may be examined there. PA 18255 R.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on July 28, 2022, in the Estate of Cecelia M. Zahay, late of Foster Township, who died July 20, 2022, to Sandra A. Buchman and Barry J. Zahay, Executors. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to: SENAPE & ASSOCIATES James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire Catherine A. EsquireMcGovern, Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 570-636-313318224-0179 8/18
2. Section 503.3 shall be amended to add Short Term Rentals as a conditional use in the R2 Zone.
3. Section 504.3 shall be amended to add Short Term Rentals as a conditional use in the C1 Zone.
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4. Section 506.3 shall be amended to add Wind Energy Conservation System and Wind Turbines, Solar Electric Energy Systems and Solar Electric Fa cilities as a conditional use in the S1 Zone.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that letters Testamentary have been issued in the Estate of William C. Moyer a/k/a William Moyer a/k/a Bill Moyer, Deceased, late of 132 Washington Street, Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who died July 1, 2022 by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Estate Number 1322-9342 to the Executor, Bonita A. Moyer, 55 Bunny Lane, Palmerton, PA 18071. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Casey A. Gillespie, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 8/18
1. Definitions. The entire Defi nition Section of the Ordinance shall be restated including new definitions for words applicable to the balance of the Amend ment of the Zoning Ordinance.
8. A new Section 707.7 shall be added to provide supplemen tary regulations for solar electric systems, solar electric energy facilities. This will provide that the system shall be permitted as a conditional use in certain zones subject to conditions as set forth in the Ordinance.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Karl Schucholz, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania in the Estate of CHERYL SCHUCHOLZ, late of Conyngham, Pennsylvania, who died on May 15, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Administrator named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 8/18
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by Carol Lenahan, Secretary, East Side Borough 100 N. Sheaman Road, White Haven, Pa. until 12:00 Noon on Thursday, September 1, 2022 for the SNOWfollowing:REMOVAL SER VICESDESCRIPTION: Vendor to supply snow removal services for the Borough of East Side, beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, with the option of renewing the contract for an additional 2 - 1 year periods at the same hourly rate. Bid to include the cost of equipment with operator(s) for theTruckfollowing:with snow plow and rock salt spreader Wheeled front end loader Estimated cost for rock salt, including hauling Bidders must be able to pro vide rock salt. Location of stor age area must be noted on bid proposal.Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of $500,000 and Workman’s Compensation In surance (if applicable) when submitting bid proposal. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Munic ipality. Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Carol Len ahan, 100 N. Sheaman Road, White Haven, PA 18661 Phone Number: 570-443-7011. Bids will be opened and pub licly read at the regular monthly meeting of East Side Borough Council scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the White Haven Library, 125 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa.East Side Borough Council re serves the right to reject any or all proposals or portions thereof. Carol Ann SecretaryLenahan, 8/18
7. A new Section 707.6 shall be added to provide supplemen tary regulations for Wind Energy Conservation/Wind Turbines.
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5. A new Section 707.5 shall be added to provide supplementary regulations for Short Term Rentals.6.Section 1115 shall be amended to add Short Term Rentals shall have one parking space per bedroom and one parking space for each antici pated paid guest.
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Nancy was the owner of McGinley’s Pocono Trail Lodge since 1975 until she retired. Many patrons share fond memories of race weekends, and lodging for hunting and skiing, and the famous salad bar. She was a charter member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians for over 20 years and held many positions. She opened her home to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade since its inception, where everyone had a great time. She served as an Aid to the Grand Marshall in 2005. She loved and enjoyed going to all her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. In her later years she enjoyed attending the senior center in Nesquehoning. She is preceded in death by a daughter Bernadette. She is survived by six sons, Daniel McGinley (Janette), Michael McGinley (Linda), William, James (Sheila), Thomas (Rita), and John (Stacey); and three daughters, Rose Burkhardt (Mike), Connie Salvatore, and Patricia Spillman (Michael); 14 grandchildren, Terry Joe Burkhardt, Daniel (Justine) McGinley, James McGinley, Mario Salvatore, Christopher, Erin and Ally McGinley, Ryan (Jeanette) and Thomas McGinley, Patrick, Danielle and Kate Spillman, Alex and Abby McGinley; and greatgrandchildren Daniel, Chase and Addison McGinley and Webb and Nell McGinley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marian Catholic High School in Nancy’s memory. RUSSELLC.TETER,JR.,SUPERVISOR (570)443-9816 for 2023. Mayor Tom Carter noted that “we have five months yet,” and asked council to table the topic until after the meeting with White Haven Borough.Council member Dave Longmore said that “it seems like they are avoiding us.” Rogan also is unhappy with the time getting a meeting together has taken. After discussion with the rest of council, the 5:30 p.m. start ahead of White Haven’s regular council meeting would be
limitexplainedpresidentvoteraanswersaalsoinofPerrone,tookRentalsrequireguidelines.rulesorRegardingacceptable.speedbumps,speedhumps,therearewithinPALiquidFuelsThiswilllikelybiddingoutthejob.AboutShort-Term-(STRs),councilquestionsfromRyananownerofonethesevenlicensedSTRstheborough.(Thereisoneoperatingwithoutlicense.)Perronewantedabouttheneedforlocaldriver’slicenseandregistration.CouncilPaulRoganthattheruleistoownershiptoresidents, not corporate owners. In follow-up conversation, it was noted that most of the complaints are anecdotal, mainly bears in the trash, or loud music, or a dogs incident. Rogan added that “we want to get (these changes) done soon.”
There have been no responses to the advertise ment seeking snow plowing bids. Council is hearing of companies interested, and not. Council may choose to advertise again, in the Hazleton or Wilkes-Barre dailies. A shed to hold anti-skid material may be needed. In the meantime, Rogan is collecting names and contact information of possible plowing contractors. The minutes from July were amended to add the Pickle Ball Court plans. Contractor Kislan Trucking is waiting on a response for PA One Call before digging up an area before doing patching and paving likely to be done next week. Borton-Lawson was approved to do the 2022 dam inspection, for $1,500. About the dam, Rogan lamented the long delay in response from state officials. “We’re in a holding pattern,” he explained. Plans to get a start on construction in 2023 are likely pushed back a year, perhaps more. The treasurer’s report shows $18,003 in receipts, and $30,160 in bills. At the meeting’s end, during public comment, cit izens in the back of the hall asked that council consider buying a microphone for citizens to speak into to be betterMoreheard.about this meeting in next week’s Journal-Herald.
Alvin Searfoss, a former White Haven High School baseball star, is now playing baseball for the Hartford team in the Eastern League. Some forty Coast Guard lads are here for the month dismantling and preparing for shipment the buildings that were occupied by the CCC here at Hickory Run camp.
Nancy L. McGinley, 89, of Jim Thorpe, passed away Tuesday August 2,familybysurrounded2022,lovingat home. She was the wife of the late Daniel “Pete” McGinley. Born in Mauch Chunk she was the daughter of the late William Christopher and Ellen “Honey” (McGee) Bock. She was a graduate of Mauch Chunk High School and a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
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The definition of a Persian Gulf veteran is expanded to include veterans who served on active duty in Afghanistan, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, or Jordan. Veterans who served in those countries and those who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations can receive VA disability benefits for presumptive conditions related to Gulf War syndrome. Until the passage of the PACT Act, Gulf War veterans only qualified for help if they developed a multi-symptom chronic disability of 10% or more before 2026. The new rule is if the disability “manifests at any degree and at any time.”
The water issue around the soccer field has gotten worse. It looks like the best plan is to play games on the field behind the middle school, after a set of bleach ers there is moved back. Some dirt will be added to smooth out some spots.
MESSAGE FROM THE VA SECRETARY CONCERNING VETERAN’S BENEFITS: “The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of Veterans — and their survivors — by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to Vets suffering from more than 20 toxic
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The Weatherly Area School Board, at their August 10 caucus meeting, discussed plans to approve District 2022-2023 Hand books for Athletics, Pre-K, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students and High School Students, as well as for Staff and Support Staff, and WAVE Parents. The discussion quickly led to dress code, focusing on hoods, hats, sunglasses and leggings though mostly on hoods and on leggings. Board president April Walters looked to clarify the wording whether it means no hoodies worn with hoods up, or no hoodies at all. Principal Anthony DeSpirito explained that students cannot put their hoods up in the buildings. It was noted that the Handbook says “No Hoods.” An agreement seemed to form around a rule that the hoods cannot be up, in the building, during school hours. Regarding leggings, discussion was a bit more pointed, with parents divided a bit. The idea formed, with the support of principals DeSpirito and Chris Kimmel, to have rules for the elementary school (leggings allowed), and different ones for the middle and high schools (leggings with long shirt or dress as an additional covering).
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The PACT Act includes provisions expanding access to VA disability benefits to certain atomic veterans. The VA will recognize presump tive exposure to radiation for veterans during their service.
know: You can now apply for PACT Act-related benefits by filing a claim at VA, or as President Biden announced at the bill signing, we are making all 23 presumptive conditions in the PACT Act eligible for benefits August 10. You can learn more about the PACT Act by visiting VA.gov/PACT or calling 1-800-MyVA411. The VA will soon presume service connection for two additional conditions for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Exposed veterans with hypertension (high blood pressure) or monoclonal gammopathies can be service connected on a presumptive basis. The PACT Act has also expanded eligibility for VA disability benefits related to Agent Orange to military members who served in additional locations including Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai Base from January 9, 1962, to June 30, 1976; Laos any where in the country from December 1, 1965, to Sep tember 30, 1969; Cambodia at Mimot or Krek Kampong Cham Province from April 16, 1969, to April 30, 1969; Guam or American Samoa, including territorial waters from January 9, 1962, to July 31, 1980; and Johnston Atoll or on a ship that made port calls at Johnston Atoll from January 1, 1972, to September 30, 1977. Expanding compensation for disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans
Author’s Note: There is not enough space to list all the changes affecting millions of veterans. Any veteran in service who had exposure to toxic burn pits, Agent Orange, or radioactive materials should contact the VA. They will provide a detailed list of all the new presumptive illnesses and geographical locations of service.
During police chief Tom Szoke’s report, he noted incidents in which the south end of Main Street had been completely blocked. He said he would enforce the laws as written, and that borough streets cannot be closed without permission of council and a certificate of insurance naming the bor ough as additionally insured.
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Earlier in the meeting, the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company Social Club had requested and received per mission to close part of the other end of Main Street for a music event on August 20. Business owner Andy Gegaris took issue with the report.. Council meets next at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 22. Haven 1
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The Board went into executive session after the meeting, with likely topics of what to do about the paving work that is still not finished, and whether the District can commit to buy ing a new plow and dump truck. Also, a possible topic is the water runoff issue on the north side of the school property. They will meet again on August 17. In September, they meet on the 7th and 14th. revisions to the Act 537 Plan that would enlarge and replace portions of sanitary sewer system on Main Street and Berwick Street. Approval was granted con ditional upon review by the solicitor and engineer. Solicitor Don Karpowich discussed the borough’s Powerhouse Road parking concerns. Powerhouse Restaurant would like parallel parking along the road at the side of the building. After discussion of past experience with parking in the area, safety issues and the condition of the roadway, council voted unanimously to keep the area a No Parking zone. Borough manager Linda Szoke updated council on efforts to collect delinquent garbage fees. Delinquen cies have decreased from $21,117.88 to $16,080.29 that are 60 days late or more. Some accounts are being taken to court; other collection efforts continue.
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Thimbleberry Yarn and Craft in White Haven will be hosting a Fiber Arts Trunk Show this Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jennifer Barber from West Chester will be the fiber art ist on hand with an array of her many items on display. Jennifer founded June Pryce Fiber Arts in 2010, and never looked back. Learning to knit in her 20s, and already having a background in crochet from her youth, she became a very active fiber artist. She will offer her beautiful hand dyed yarns to visitors, and have completed garment samples to give inspiration. In addition, many unique items that she has created will be included in the trunk show. Color work and watercolor are her favorite crafts, and it shows through her beautiful hand dyedLisayarns.Stuart, Thimbleberry owner and resident fiber arts teacher, began her shop in White Haven early in 2022. She welcomes all to stop by for the trunk show, which may be a first in the local area. Lisa also offers learn to knit and crochet classes, as well as Knit Along Projects for her customers to enjoy. She shares her many techniques through her classes which are available to register for through her website, or at her shop. Lisa coordinates the popular outside knitting and crochet morning gatherings, which have been held at the newly established park attached to the White Haven Library where all are welcome to join in.
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Entering the world at at 11:03 p.m., Erin was 18” and 6.56 ounces. She is the daughter of Benjamin Stortz and Monica Singleton, White Haven, and the granddaughter of Tracy Stortz, White Haven, and Natalie McFeaters, Lewes, Delaware.
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The excitement is building among the members of the local Cranberry Quilt Guild. At the July meeting members and guests enjoyed a great picnic atmosphere, a teaching program on panel designs, and lots of plans for its upcoming Quilt show to be held September 17 and 18 at Weatherly Area Middle School. The room was filled with anticipation and discussion.Thequilts, all handmade by members, will range from king size to mini, baby to wall hanging, and holiday to art quilts. The newest fashion in home décor is an Art Quilt. These can be color specific, made to resemble a landscape or animal, or designed with a theme in mind. This freeform style has developed out of the current trends in fiber arts, expanding beyond clothing to the home environment. This has also been seen, not only throughout our coun try, but worldwide. Many publications are showcasing current trends with fiber being one of the principal design characteristics. Oh yes, you will see many traditional quilts, hand pieced, appliqued and machine pieced, and have the opportunity to speak to the creators of these mas terpieces. The measuring, the cutting and piecing and the overall inspiration all come into play. Looking at every quilt will take you into the thoughts of that quilter. Each piece being shown will have a description of the technique, and reason for the finished quilt. Does it sound like an art gallery exhibition? It definitely is. Along with quilts of all sizes the visitor will be able to purchase handmade quilted gifts, table runners and toppers, and items too numerous to mention. Of course, there is a food court area being planned, and a bake sale with homemade goodies. Don’t forget the tricky tray mini quilt display that gives you the chance to try and win the piece you like best. There’s a vintage spot too, for those seeking the resurgence of vintage hand made items to add to their décor. Chances are still available for the handmade queen size quilt ‘Atmo spheric’—it’s a beauty. The next Cranberry Quilt Guild meeting will be held Monday, August 22, at Faith United Church of Christ off the airport beltway in Hazle Township. Doors open at 6 and the meeting begins at 6:30. Quilt show plans will be finalized. Members are reminded to bring in their quilt submission forms.
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by Seth Isenberg In these dog days of summer, we put in a half day of work on Friday to take our dogs for a Knoebels afternoon and evening so our own dog day. I had the Mahoney Brothers perfor mance week highlighted on our calendar, and Friday was a chance for us to go early to see two of their shows. It was a medium-warm day, pleasant enough to be out walking the dogs, as long as we brought water with. It turned out that it was a pretty prime day at Knoebels. Neither of the dogs walks in a straight line, so navigating the park with the dogs on leash was quite the task. The four of us made it to the bandshell just as the Mahoney Brothers took the stage for their afternoon show, Jukebox Heroes Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Richie Havens and more.Then we went off to find food and a quiet place to eat it. With the large crowd, there was lots of people watching. Bull, our German Shorthair Pointer, attracted a great deal of attention. As cute as Spookie is, she was her usual shy self, so missed out on a lot of admirers.Because of my condition, all I could do is listen to the bumper cars. I’m hoping to be healed enough to ride them again next year. Our next stop was the great banana split that was part of my birthday gift set from May. I needed to be far enough away from an infusion that the ice cream wouldn’t cause my mouth to freeze. It took until now. I paid the extra have custommade a gorgous banana split, which was huge. It took the two of us over a half an hour to eat. By the time the Mahoney Brothers returned to the stage, the banana split was manageable in my lap. The Mahoney Brothers are known for their Beatles performances. They do a spectacular set of Beatles shows. My favorite of their shows is Beatles and Beyond, which highlights each Beatle individually and the music each made after they left the group. The show kicked off with Band-OnThe-Run, included Ringo’s Photograph, George Har rison’s Give Me Love and You, John Lennon’s Instant Karma and Imagine, and closed with two Beatles songs. There was a near part of a thousand of us seated in the grove, many with their own chairs knowing that the benches would all be full. The park began to close around 8. We got caught in the end of the day traffic before being released into the evening, for our ride into the darkening night on back roads toward Hazleton, and then home. Saturday we started out slowly, but did make it to the end of the Lehighton Farmer’s Market. We are beginning to buy pattypan squashes from the Patriot Farm outside of Lehighton. These are beautiful and very tasty. We also purchased free range eggs, beautiful yellow tomatoes and a her itage striped tomato…plus someOurlunch.planwas to go early to the Carbon County Fair. In fact, we arrived too early. We spent the better part of an hour snacking and watching people gather for the gate to open at 2. We watched from the inside of our air-conditioned car, parked in one of the few shady spots on the grounds. The dogs weren’t welcome at the fair, so they stayed home. We went in as the gates opened, and checked out the foods, bought some fair items, and eventually ended up over at the 4-H critter auction, which we find very entertaining. Tim Houser, auctioneer, is fun to watch as he engages with the crowd and cajoles bidders to gener osity. As we were there, sen ate candidate Dr. Oz came through Ruth took some photos. So did candidate for congress Lisa Scheller, whom I spoke with briefly before her handler moved her to the next person. Friends joined us at the fair, and we walked, and had fair food, and stopped to hear some old-time country music. We finished with see ing a family circus perform, then made our way out, and to home. Sunday, we heard the start of the Faith Church’s concert in the park and then headed up to Mountain Top to the St. Jude’s annual picnic at their grove for an early dinner.While we were waiting to enter the Carbon County Fair, a young bald eagle flew over the parking lot and then circled around for a better look, before flying off towards Blue Mountain. Other critter sightings include two possible coyotes, one atop the Broad Moun tain on Saturday morning, and another at dusk off Wetzel Run Road in Packer Township on Sunday. At home, as we sat outside on our patio, a hummingbird visited hovering off under our maple tree. It came back a bit later to see if we had left. I think it wanted to visit some flowers near where we sit. The evening before, we had a bat flyover and fly near as we sat watching the sky darken after sunset. We want it and its friends busy eating mosquitoes. Also among my sightings was the Mountain Laurel Resort busy with a Jewish summer camp this past week. Ruth and I will be looking for Pennsylvania peaches this week, and more sweet corn which seems to be sweeter this year due to the heat. This coming Friday, we are heading to the Harford Fair to work a booth, then attend that night’s PRCA rodeo. It’s just an hour’s drive up I-81. For a closer rodeo experience, there’s Bull Ride Mania at the West End Fair in Gilbert on Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. It’s about a half hour from us via I-80 and Route 115. The West End Fair runs from the 21st to the 27th. This Saturday, Aug. 20, the White Haven Fireman’s Club will host their party in the parking lot with the band North of 40 kicking off at 6. It’s been a fast-moving summer. Best to enjoy these last couple of weeks of August stay well …
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United Church of Christ, Weatherly, by the late Rev. Donald J. Stump. Mrs. Minnick is the former Mary Rose Kapes, daughter of the late Joseph and The resa (Gombeda) Kapes. She was the advisorConsistoryUnitedwasuntilWeatherly25StandardcorrespondentWeatherlyfortheSpeakerforoveryearsandaclerkattheBoroughofficesheretiredin2019.SheamemberoftheSalemChurchofChristaswellasaclassatWeatherlyArea
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High School for 10 years. She is a member of the Weatherly Area Community Chest, where she is the Halloween parade chairperson. Mr. Minnick is the son of Lucy (Carter) Minnick, Weatherly and the late George Minnick. He was employed at Hershey Chocolate USA for 38 years, retiring in 2021. He was a member and past president of the Weatherly Area School Board and now man ages the social room of the Citizens Fire Company No. 1, Weatherly. They are the parents of two children, Kenneth Jr. and his wife, Crystal, Weath erly, and Mrs. Curt (Kasey) Matyjasik, Boothwyn, PA. They also have two grandchildren, Maverick and Moxie Minnick. The couple will celebrate with family.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Minnick Sr., 146 Briar Lane, Weatherly, are cele brating their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on August 21, 1982, at Salem
A new music concert featuring hits made famous by Bobby Rydel, Paul Anka, Elvis, Four Aces, Frankie Avalon, and more will be performed by Jack James on Friday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m. inside the historic 125 year old Freeland Pavilion Dance Hall on Front Street. Seating is provided. Admission is free. Delicious food, snacks, and refresh ments will be available. The dance hall is com pletely indoors, undercover, and unaffected by the weather. It’s guaranteed to be a fun night of music — dancing is encouraged. You can even wear your favorite 50s fashion and really get into the spirit.
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New 1950s-60s Hits Show in Freeland
On Sunday, August 14, a new cloth for the Credence Table was dedicated by the Rev Janell D. Wigen, pastor of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly. The cloth by Bumblebee Linens and embroidered by Millie’s Alterations of Weatherly was dedicated in memory of Joshua Cooper Naegele on the third anniversary of his death by suicide. Holding the cloth are Joshua’s mother Jennifer Cooper, and Todd A. Gimbi, Sacristan.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20—North of 40, 6-10 p.m., White Haven Fire Company Social Club Parking Lot SUNDAY, AUGUST 21—Weatherly Kids’ Clothing Swap, 12 p.m., Eurana Park Pavilion #1, Weatherly FRIDAY, AUGUST 26—Weatherly Festival, Eurana Park FRIDAY, AUGUST 26— 1950s-60s Hits Show, 6:30 p.m., Freeland Dance Hall Pavillion SATURDAY, AUGUST 27— Weatherly Festival, Eurana Park SATURDAY, AUGUST 27— Yoga in the Park, 8 a.m., White Haven Area Community Library SATURDAY, AUGUST 27— Knitting in the Park, 10 a.m., White Haven Area Community Library SUNDAY, AUGUST 28— Cornhole Tournament, 12 p.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2—Big Band Swing Dance, 6–9 p.m., Freeland Dance Hall Pavillion SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3— Fall Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golden Oaks Village, White Haven FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9—White Haven School Reunion, noon, White Haven Area Community Library, 570-443-8105reservations
A two-day event featuring historical pictures and artifacts is being planned at the White Haven Area Community Library on September 9 and 10. The annual White Haven Area Schools Reunion will begin at noon on September 9 with a luncheon and short pro gram. People who attended any of the area schools in White Haven, East Side, Middleburg, Tannery, or St. Patrick’s Parochial School during their school years is welcome to attend. Gradu ation from the high school is not a requirement for participation. Reservations for the luncheon can be made by calling Carl Keiper at andvisitorsdisplayturesnewlyday,fromopenSocietyWhite570-443-8105.Haven’sHistoricalwillbehostinganhouseatthelibrary2to6p.m.onSaturSeptember10.Manydiscoveredoldpicandartifactswillbeonanditishopedthatcanprovidenamessharestoriesaboutthe items. Three programs will also be presented on Saturday. Bernie Perch will be leading an interactive discussion about the many railroad spurs that were located throughout the area that helped drive the economy in the nineteenth and twen tieth centuries. Charlene Wildes will be presenting a program on ice harvesting in the White Haven region at 3 p.m. in the John Murphy Room. Erv Carter will be presenting a program on the history of local baseball teams and the importance of the sport at 4 p.m. Also coming up at the library will be an outdoor Yoga in the Park session on Saturday, August 27 at 8 a.m. This is a fund-raising event hosted by Amanda Neidlinger of River Run Center for the Healing Arts, which will benefit the library. Participants are asked to bring a mat, water bottle and $10 for the hourlongKnittingsession.in the Park will also be held the same day, August 27, at 10 a.m. This has become a very popular activity for lovers of fiber arts who come from many towns throughout the area to share their projects and knowledge. Lisa Stuart from Thimbleberry Yarn and Crafts sponsors this program.Manychildren’s programs are being planned and will be advertised on the library’s Facebook page. For more information on any of these events, contact the library at 570-443-8776.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1—Weatherly Area Community Library Auction, 10 a.m.-? OCTOBER 2— Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Block Shoot, LOWLPA grounds
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The White Haven Center golf committee has announced a Nine and Dine golf tournament this year to be held Friday, September 9 at Mountain Laurel Golf Club. The fee of $65 includes green fees, cart, contests, gift and a chicken or steak dinner to follow golfing. The tournament is spon sored by the White Haven Center Staff Recognition Committee. Hole sponsorships are available at the silver ($25), gold ($50) and platinum ($100) levels. For more information, contact Karen Supon at 570-443-4036 or Liz Bacon at 570-443-4201.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10— Society Open House, 2-6 p.m., Haven Area Community SEPTEMBER 17— Quilt Show, Weatherly Area Middle SEPTEMBER 17— HillClimb SEPTEMBER 18— HillClimb SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18— Quilters Show, Weatherly Area Middle School
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Comets’ alignment changes for WVC golf season
The Wyoming Valley Con ference golfers are seeing a new alignment as they tee it up for the 2022 high school season. The Crestwood Comets are now grouped with Hazleton Area, Dallas, Pittston Area, Tunkhannock, Wilkes-Barre Area, Wyo ming Area and Wyoming Valley West in Division 1. Meanwhile, MMI Prep, Ber wick, Hanover Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke and Wyoming
SCHEDULE August: 11 - at Dallas (x), 12 - at Hazleton Area (x), 15 - at Wyoming Valley West (x), 16 - at Tunkhannock (x), 19 - at Wyoming Area (x), 22 - at Tom Tryba Preseason Tournament, 23 - Wyoming Valley West (x), 24 - Pittston Area (x), 26 - Wilkes-Barre Area (x), 30 - Dallas (x) September: 1 - Hazleton Area (x), 12 - Wy oming Area (x), 13 - Tunkhannock (x), 14 - at Pittston Area, 16 - at Wilkes-Barre Area (x), 26 - Pre-District 2 Tournament October: 3 - District 2 Championships (x) WVC match
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
Crestwood Golf Preview
One night, one fight turned this journeyman boxer into a legend by Matthew Paris Chuck Wepner, AKA “The Bayonne Bleeder,” was a pro boxer from New York City. He fought as a heavyweight in 51 fights with a record of winning 35 (17 by knockout), losing 14 losses, and drawing two. Wepner went pro in 1964 and was pop ular in the Northeast’s club boxing circuit. He also boxed when he was serving in the United States Marine Corps, and winning the New Jersey state heavyweight championship.boxingStill, his career trajectory was halted after losing to George Foreman and Sonny Liston – the Liston fight, especially – when the doctors had to mend his facing using 72 Wepnerstitches.couldn’t have known at the time that his biggest challenge was yet to come – going up against Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title. It was a set-up. Promoter Carl Lombardo invested $1.3 million in the fight, with Ali guaran teed over $1 million and Wepner getting $100,000.Wepnerspent eight weeks training with his trainer Al Braverman in the Catskill Mountains for what most people thought would be a quick and easy fight for the champ. As the bell rang at the start of the 15-round fight, Ali came out toy ing with Wepner. But surprisingly, Wepner held his own. Then, the unthinkable happened. In Round 9, Wepner put Ali on the canvas. While Ali was down, Wepner reportedly told his manager, “Start the car! We’re going to the bank.” His manager replied, “You’d better turn around. He’s getting up, and he looks pissed off.” He was right.Alioutboxed Wepner from that point on, opening up cuts above Wepner’s eyes and breaking his nose. Still, the fight dragged on, all the way to Round 15, when Ali floored Wepner with 15 seconds left in the bout. Ali won, but the headline was that Wepner had gone the distance against the world’s greatest fighter. Sylvester Stallone watched the WepnerAli fight, and the action inspired him to write the screenplay for his 1976 film, Rocky. The film grabbed the nation’s attention and won the Oscar that year. But that wasn’t the end of Hollywood’s love affair with Chuck Wepner. Liev Sch reiber played Wepner in Chuck (2016), and Zach McGowan played Wepner in The Brawler (2018). I think it’s fair to say that Chuck Wepner is Rocky. And even though Stallone’s film premiered nearly a half-century ago, at 83 years of age today, Wepner is still enjoying Matthewadulation.Austin,Texas-basedPariswritesfor ColSportsTheumn, and is a film producer and director.
Seminary make up Division 2. Each team will play the teams in their own division twice with the division champions advancing to the conference playoffs. Veteran head coach Mark Jarolen, who enters his 37th season with the Comets, said things didn’t get any easier with regards to winning championships. “The new divisional setup with eight teams (in Division 1) and 14 (conference) matches will be very difficult. ... It’s difficult to pick a favorite,” said Jarolen. A year ago, the Comets finished 7-3, placing second in what was then called WVC Class 3A Division 2. Adding to Crestwood’s challenges this season is having to replace graduated players like Nash Greene, Isaac Saullo, Jack Sklarosky and Nathan Thomas. The good news is that the Comets return a solid core group of golfers led by Owen Blazick, Derek Johnson, Tommy Biscotti and Ray Joseph. Blazick and Joseph are seniors, Johnson a junior, and Biscotti just a sophomore. “Our top four players are solid,” said Jaro len, “but we lack depth. We need our less experienced players to help in the num bers 5 and 6 positions.” Jarolen is looking to returning seniors Luke Wielgopolski and Aidan Hoeft to fill those spots, with competition from Santino Casarella, Mason Tomek, Sienna Smith, Mikey Modrovsky, Warren Farley, Brady Johnson and Luke Joseph. “We look to be competitive in every match,” added Jarolen, who is once again assisted by Jeff Bellas. The Comets’ home matches are at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Course, although they won’t debut there until August 23. Their first five matches, as well as the annual Tryba Preseason Tournament, are on the road.
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The inaugural Crestwood High School Alumni Basketball Tournament was held Saturday at the Wright Township Park basketball courts. It was organized by Crestwood graduate Tommy Benz with the help of the Crestwood Basketball Booster Club, which benefited from the tournament. More than 30 former Crestwood basketball players participated. The event consisted of two first-round games and a championship game between the winners. The first-round games featured Team Benz (coached by Tom Benz) vs. Team Flanagan (coached by Bill Flanagan), then Team Gramazio (coached by Frank “Butchie” Gramazio) vs. Team Leclair (coached by Paul Leclair). Team Benz and Team Gramazio won the firstround games and played in the championship contest, with Team Gramazio emerging as the champions. Following the games, there was a 3-point contest won by Nick Ruggeri, Class of 2021.
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Officials who volunteered their time were Eric Lawson, Steve Modrovsky, Bob Donahue and Steve Gramazio,whocoachHarnischfeger.CrestwoodbasketballMarkAtherton,playedforTeamlaudedBenz for his efforts to bring the event together. “Tommy does so much to give back to the community,” Atherton said of Gramazio,Benz. a 1977 Crestwood graduate, was thrilled to see some of his former teammates like Jim and Bill Flanagan and to coach on the courts where he spent many nights. “It was such a great feeling to step back onto this court,” Grant Carter, Class of 2004, launches a three-pointed over Max Foye, Class of 2006 during Saturday’s tournament at the Wright Township Park courts. Submitted PhotoSee ALUMNI, page 16
Inaugural Crestwood Alumni Basketball Tournament a slam dunk Event at Wright Twp. Park brings back dozens of former cagers
SCHEDULE August: 11 - Pine Grove (x), 12 - at Marian (x), 16 - at Nativity (x), 18 - Schuylkill Haven (x), 19 - at Selinsgrove Invitational, 22 - North Schuylkill, 23 - at Pine Grove (x), 25 - Mahanoy Area (x), 29 - Marian (x) September: 6 - at Mahanoy Area (x), 12 - Nativity (x), 14 - at Schuylkill Haven (x), 19Schuylkill League Championships; 26 - District 11 qualifier October: 3 - District 11 Championships (x) Schuylkill League match
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by Steve Stallone Sports Editor After winning three matches and showing steady signs of progress in 2021, the 2022 version of the Weatherly Area High School golf team is looking to take another step forward. The Wreckers seem to have the returning ingredients to do just that.
Five veteran golfers are back in the fold for the Orange and Black this season, giving head coach Brian Kaminski reason for optimism. The only missing player from last year’s mix is graduated senior Frankie Willis. “This year should be a solid year with most of the team returning and a lot of senior leadership,” Kaminski predicted. “Everyone will contribute.”
Juniors Klaus Eroh and Isobel Hoffman, and fresh man Isaiah Williams round out the 2022 Wrecker squad that is looking to challenge in Schuylkill League Division II. That division is made up of Marian, Nativity, Pine Grove, and the co-op team of Mahanoy Area/Shenandoah Valley, which won it last fall. “I feel Division II will be extremely competitive,” noted Kaminski, who is being assisted again by Mike Nemshick.TheWreckers’ home matches are at Mountain Laurel Golf Club.
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Crestwood High School’s golfers got off to a 2-0 start to their season last week, beating traditional conference powers Hazleton Area and Dallas for two big Wyoming Valley Conference victories. Meanwhile, the Weatherly Area golfers debuted with a Schuylkill League win over PineCrestwoodGrove.
Back this season are seniors Jack Nemshick, Maddie vonFrisch, Owen Broskoskie and Tanner Hin kle, along with junior Tyler Hinkle. All of the seniors have a ton of quality match time under their belts. Kaminski is also looking for contributions from freshman Ian McKeegan, sophomore Kiley Holman and junior Jack James.
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THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 PAGE 15 THURS. 9:30 PM Replays: FRI. 8:30 AM & 9:30 PM SAT. 12:30 PM • SUN. 1 AM & 11:30 AM MON. 12 AM & 6 AM • TUES. 7:30 AM ALL OUTDOORS • WILDLIFE HUNTING & FISHING CONSERVATION • ENVIRONMENT HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock
Weatherly Area golf preview Wreckers moving forward with key golfers returning
217, Hazleton Area 221 - On Friday at Val ley Country Club, the host Cougars and Comets were tied at 171 after a check of the top four players’ cards, meaning they’d have to go to a fifth golfer to determine the match winner. There, Luke Wielgopo lski’s score of 46 was four strokes better than the Cougars’ next-best finisher, giving the Comets the match victory, their second in as many days. Derek Johnson, Tommy Biscotti and Ray Johnson each carded 42s on the par-35 course for Crestwood. Owen Blazick contributed a 45. Hazleton Area’s Jake Babinchak earned medalist honors with a 41, one shot better than teammate Connor Matteo’s 42. Christian Smith (43), Koen Gaydos (45) and Mason Mazurkiwecz (50) also figured in the scoring for the Cougars, who were making their WVC Crestwooddebut.162, Dallas 175 - Last Thursday at Irem Temple Country Club, Owen Blazick and Derek Johnson shared medalist honors with 38s to lead the Comets past Dallas in the teams’ WVC and season opener. Tommy Biscotti carded a 40 and Ray Joseph, Luke Joseph and Luke Wielgopolski each shot 46s for the winners. Charlie Letwinsky led the Mountaineers with a 41, Rhys Bonvie was right behind with a 42, Bradley Kuegler had a 45 and Ryan Vallach shot a 47. Weatherly Area 386, Pine Grove 442 - Jack Nemshick and Owen Broskoskie posted identical rounds of 91 at Mountain Laurel, leading the Wreckers past visiting Pine Grove for the season-opening win last week in Schuylkill League Division II action. Maddie vonFrisch (101) and Tanner Hinkle (103) also had solid days for the Wreckers. John Wise and Hunter Banonis led the Cardinals with 106s. Gavin McConnell (113) and Autumn Gantz (117) completed their scoring.
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Crestwood coach Mark Atherton, center, gets point ers from alumni game coaches Bill Flanagan, left, and Frank Gramazio, right during Saturday’s Crestwood Basketball Alumni event at Wright Township Park. Submitted Photo
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Grant Carter, Class of 2004, talked about the basketball program’s
Some of the oldest Crestwood basketball alumni who participated in the inaugural alumni tournament were, from left, Frank “Butchie” Gramazio, Class of 1977; Don Petroski, Class of 1976; Jim Flanagan, Class of 1977; and Bill Flanagan, Class of 1976.
He pointed out that when his family moved to Mountain Top from WilkesBarre’s Rolling Mill Hill in the early 1970s, there were no courts in Wright Township. “This park was a Godsend,” he offered. “I spent a massive amount of time here.” Following the first-round games, Atherton thanked Benz and booster club president Megan Kennedy for their work to put on the tournament which he said he hoped will become an annual event. She expressed her appreciation to Benz, the players, coaches and members of the booster club who helped with the tournament.
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mentorship program which he and Atherton initiated. He encouraged alumni to get involved in the project.
Max Foye, Class of 2006, moves around a screen set on Zane Dunsmuir, Class of 2022, by coach Mark Atherton during Saturday’s basketball event at Wright Township Park. Photo
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