The Journal-Herald, Thursday, August 24, 2023

Weatherly Festival

10th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, August 25

5-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 26

12-9 p.m.

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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–144th YEAR, NO. 39

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WH council to meet with PennDOT Monday

by Ruth Isenberg

White Haven Borough Council will meet twice next Monday, August 28. The second meeting, at 7 p.m., is the regular borough council meeting for routine business.

The first, at 10 a.m. at the borough building, will be with PennDOT representatives, including engineers, to discuss what will happen on Main Street during the four years of construction of the Interstate 80 bridges. Because the current plan will bring at least some of the equipment for the

construction in through Main Street, it will have an impact on the borough and its business district. Seven to eight parking spaces may be co-opted on a daily basis, and truck traffic will also be a constant during that period for the 400-600 block.

The meeting is open to the public, and an invitation has been extended through the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce to business owners who may be impacted. At the end of the meeting, council will give three minutes to anyone who wishes to speak on the subject.

Penn Lake paving/ patching bid awarded

by Suzanne Winters

Christine Peiser and Maddie Zink, both Weatherly Area School District teachers, with help from park manager John Furmanchin (shown above) recently put together a kindness rock display from the Weatherly Area Community Library summer reading program, which they led. Stop by and check it out during this weekend’s Weatherly Festival, Friday from 5-10 p.m., and Sunday from 12-9 p.m.

At the Monday, August 14, continuation of the Penn Lake borough council monthly meeting, a motion was made by Penn Lake Council chair Paul Rogan, with a second by John Burden to award the patching and paving bid to Kislan trucking, adjusted up

by a maximum of $500 for line item #6 to increase the pave from 4’x78’ to 5’x78’, total maximum $6,537.50. The three members present, Rogan, Burden, and Shawn Kuter, all voted in favor, and the meeting adjourned.

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From The JournalHerald, August 26, 1993 Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

It’s two days before the 1993 River Festival in White Haven, and a lot of this issue is devoted to promoting attendance at the event including a pull-out special edition 8-page tabloid with an event map, booth list and entertainment schedule.

On the top of the front page is a photo of White

New tools for civic engagement

by Ruth Isenberg

Public meetings can now be conducted both in-person and on-line. Covid taught public officials by necessity how to conduct meetings online, and despite challenges with local broadband service, online meetings have extended participation for members of the public.

Many of our local governments have made the decision to continue online access to meetings. Boards can get fuller participation from members who may be ill, or travelling, and unable to attend in person. More members of the public can conveniently monitor the meetings that are open to them, and express opinions and ask questions. Journalists can cover stories more readily, saving travel time and costs.

An even more valuable by-product of holding meetings via Zoom, Go-To-Meeting or any other online platform is the recording of the actual meeting. These recordings can serve as a permanent record of proceedings in a literal way that written summary minutes cannot.

Of course, these recordings may also preserve for ever ill-considered or intemperate remarks, by officials or by the public, that otherwise would eventually be forgotten, or denied. If people remember that they are being recorded, they may be

a bit more inclined to remain civil in their exchanges.

Public policy for some local governments, endorsed by some state associations of public officials, is to destroy any recordings once the official minutes of a meeting have been adopted. That’s a short-sighted policy. Those records could provide the answer to future questions about why actions were taken, and the intent of the officials who took them. They could also be used as evidence in disputes.

The benefits would seem to outweigh the possible disadvantages of airing and recording public meetings. Very small municipalities may not have the needed equipment, and some of our areas lack broadband coverage that would make the process possible.

Our communities are better when citizens are welcomed and encouraged to take part in the public meetings where decisions are made. Providing on-line access where possible is putting new tools to work to achieve the goals of transparency and civic engagement. Not using available access tools can be interpreted as an attempt to be less transparent and less welcoming of public participation.

Haven’s newest part-time police officer, Thomas Szoke, as he was sworn in by mayor Jay Holder.

Kidder Township disposed of a variety of surplus items via bid. Sold were a 1985 police cruiser, a TV, two telephone answering machines, life vests, light fixtures, and roofing nails. There were no bids of the traffic light and its hardware.

The Reverend William Hosking of the Methodist churches of Weatherly and White Haven submitted this week’s Pastor’s Corner.

Approx. 65 children ages 5 to 12 enjoyed “An Amazing Journey” through time to meet biblical figures including Moses, Joseph and Paul. On Friday, everyone donned a Bible-times tunic to wear at a Bible-time bazaar. There is a photo of 14 of the attendees in their bible tunics.

This was the issue with the Weatherly Area Schools class assignments printed. There was also a page of school news including for Crestwood. Jessica Ross began her time as The Journal-Herald’s High School news correspondent.

The Hosier family held its 23rd family reunion at Tweedle Park

Steve Stallone wrote about Peter Vaas’ journey to become head football coach at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA.

Weatherly’s Dennis Graham will compete in

the Keystone Games in the Masters level competition in the 100, 200 and long jump.

Phil Engman Rambled On about the local Easter Seals golf tournament, College football and baseball.

Phil Jeffries offered another column about the importance of proper running shoes, getting down to specifics.

The review this week was of a fine lunch at Charlie Weaver’s served by proprietors Connie Eppley and Heron Barbosa.

From The Journal

Issue of August 26, 1943

Publisher W. C. Taylor

Major General George Grunert, native of White Haven, is now in command of the First Army and Eastern Seaboard Command, giving to his keeping the safety of fiftyfive million Americans in this part of the country.

The P.P.& L. Co. had their tree trimmers here last week cutting out the tops of all trees where their branches interfered in any way with the Company’s service line. This is said to have improved the reception of various radio sets in and around town.

Still another $1.00 Dinner for 4: Steak Casserole (1 pound round steak, 1 onion, 1 carrot, ½ green pepper, & 1 can tomato soup) 39¢; Buttered noodles 10¢; Bread & Butter 8¢; Orange & Cabbage Salad 14¢; Raspberry Tapioca Cream 25¢ & Demi-Tasse 3¢.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Ordinance will be enacted at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania to be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania. This Ordinance is entitled AN ORDINANCE OF LEHIGH TOWNSHIP AMENDING

ORDINANCE 75-2A. A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:

Section 2 of the Ordinance creating the Planning Commission will be amended to reduce the Planning Commission to five (5) members.

The full text of the proposed Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building by contacting 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, Pennsylvania and may be examined there.

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP

Carol Lenahan, Township Secretary

1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive

Weatherly, PA 18255

JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE

Borough Solicitor

57 Broadway

Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

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PUBLIC NOTICE

White Haven Borough Council will hold a meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the borough building, 312 Main Street, with PennDOT to discuss changes in traffic patterns to Main Street for the upcoming Interstate 80 bridge replacement project.

Linda Szoke Borough Manager

Trail group seeking volunteers

by James Hunter

The Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails is a six-mile hiking and biking trail that will eventually be about a dozen miles long and will connect with the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor at the Lehigh River at Rockport near Weatherly.

The trail has been developed and maintained largely by older volunteers, who, to date, at have been able to maintain a trail used by all ages.

Graduates from Kutztown U

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,060 students for the 2023 spring semester.

Ben Lloyd of White Haven received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Magna Cum Laude.

Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The following students have been awarded degrees following the 2023 spring semester.

The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.

Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.

For the trail to be expanded and finished, and the part that is finished be maintained, there is one element missing – younger volunteers.

Joe Yannuzzi, chairman of the Greater Hazleton Area Civic Partnership, the organization overseeing development of the trail, said while a drainage problem at the beginning of the trail off East Broad Street in Hazleton has been solved, there are a few more problems.

One problem that has developed is a series of potholes along the section of the trail near the Dreck

Creek Reservoir off the Stockton Road in the Ashmore section of Hazle Township.There is also a drainage problem that is creating a large ditch near a culvert that was made part of the trail to cross a road used by coal trucks.

So far, Yannuzzi said Mike Kadelak, who lives nearby, and the Hazleton City Authority have been able to correct the problems, but they are recurring.

And Yannuzzi said now that the beginning of the trail is fixed, material is available from Atlantic Carbon to put a new topcoat on the trail.“We need people to spread the material,” Yannuzzi said.

Cal Herring, the Partnership’s administrative assistant, said signs along the trail will be “dramatically increased,” including signs asking for volunteers to help with the trail. Herring explained local groups, including some large businesses and industries in the Hazleton area who used to provide work parties to help trail upkeep, no longer come

out. The only group that still does is students from MMI Preparatory School in Freeland.

An event will be held at the trail October 14.

Autumn Trail Day is meant to introduce people to the trail who have never seen it, and to show the entire trail to those who may have seen only a part of it. Motorized shuttles will take riders to all parts of the trail. Food vendors are being sought for the event.

The trail is represented on social media, in an attempt to attract younger people to become involved with the trail. Herring credited attorney Frank Skokoski, a Partnership board member, for posting photos on the trail’s Facebook page.

Yannuzi said there still are benches people can dedicate to both living and deceased people.

Anyone who wants to buy a bench dedication, help at Autumn Trail Day or volunteer with the trail is asked to call the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce – where the Partnership office is – at 570-455-1509.

ELIZABETH M. DIAMOND

Hazleton. A funeral service was conducted August 19, from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven.

WASD settlement may be near

by Seth Isenberg

The unfinished construction project around the Weatherly Area School District property looks to be near resolution. The bonding company for the project has

PennDOT Job Fair in Carbon County with same-day interviews for winter positions today

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a job fair at the PennDOT Carbon County office, 930 Bridge Street, Lehighton PA 18235 on Thursday, August 24 from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The event will include onsite interviews with job offers.

Those interested in a career with PennDOT are encouraged to attend

the event to learn about the various opportunities available. District and county employees will be on hand to answer questions regarding employment and assist attendees with the application process.

PennDOT is looking to fill a variety of positions, including CDL operators and mechanics. Applicants should bring an updated copy of their resume. CDL operators also should bring their current driver’s license and medical card.

Applicants can see the current available positions by going online to www. employment.pa.gov.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

Any person requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the PennDOT Carbon County office at 610-377-1880 prior to the event. Follow regional PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter. com/511PAAllentown, and like the department on Facebook at www. facebook.com/

offered a settlement, school board memberes learned at the August 16 meeting. Details were unavailable at press time. Umbriac Trucking had left some key parts of the site work uncompleted, most notably the tennis courts and some drainage areas, over two years ago.

With the fall sports season starting, a decision has been made to use the soccer field behind the high school. That field has no suitable concession stand. The board will OK a volunteer group to build a new one, and donations and materials will be sought. The possibility of providing electricity was discussed, but no action was taken.

Interviews are underway for the again vacant position

of full-time maintenance supervisor, as Jeffrey Donadi did not accept the post after being hired last month.

Parts are finally in to get the boiler restarted. It’s been the better part of a year since one of the boilers in the middle school/elementary school went down. Parts had to be custom made.

At the caucus meeting on August 9, board member William Knepper was recognized by superintendent Daniel Malloy for his eight years of service.

Principal Anthony DeSpirito reported a “very good summer program,” involving 17 kids and four teachers,. More on WASB business in the next issue.

Lehigh reducing planning

by Ruth Isenberg

Lehigh Township Supervisors approved advertising an ordinance to reduce the township Planning Commission membership from nine to five at their August 7 meeting. It has been difficult getting a quorum with nine members.

The township will be taking people with delinquent garbage accounts to the district magisterial judge, after proposing a payment plan of which only a handful of people have taken advantage.

Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer Bob Selert reported sending out two enforcement notices, and working with an attorney regarding an

alleged private campground operating without a permit. The Sewage Enforcement Officer is also investigating a report that people are living on an unapproved property along Lehigh Gorge Drive.

Supervisors are considering changing some road names in the township. To accommodate the DEP, the trail from the bridge to the road may be the only remaining part of Leslie Run Road, with the rest of the road renamed to make Laurytown Road a loop. This is only a matter for discussion right now.

Roadmaster/supervisor Len Weston promised to investigate a complaint about culverts in Rockport needing dredging so water doesn’t run down the middle of the road.

Library Corner

WHACL

As we approach the end of August, the White Haven Area Community Library continues to offer programs to entertain, enlighten and honor our area residents.

On Tuesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. there will be an Open Discussion on the Metaphysical with Intuitive Healer, Jen Casper. This month’s topic is Crystals. There is a $10 per person fee to attend the discussion. Checks should be made out to Jen Ritter. Reservations are appreciated. Call the library at 570-443-8776

On Saturday, September 9, there will be A Special Memorial Gathering at 2 p.m. for Maureen Findley. Maureen was a library volunteer who served at the library selflessly. Please join us as we honor her.

A Health Fair featuring various organizations relating to health will be held on Saturday, September 16, in the Library Rail Yard Park, from 12-3 p.m.

Black Diamond Sangha, a Mindful and meditation Group, continues to meet every Sunday at 6:30 PM.

Scrabble Nights are September 7 and 21 at 6 p.m. The Fiber Arts Group will meet on September 14 and 28 at 10 a.m.

Please remember to check The Library Corner each week as well as the library Facebook page for the latest info on programs for both kids and adults.

Seth’s Sightings

Up the street from the Journal office is a studio that repairs statuary. Some of their work is displayed in the big picture windows of the space that was many years ago a pharmacy. Passing by one evening, I noted the statues, and at the end, what appeared to be a statue of a pug. Until it moved. It was a nice illusion, one that made me smile. The pug was back in its window spot today.

by Seth Isenberg

around the dining room. The place was busy, and the kitchen, sadly, was backed up, so we didn’t stay, but will try again when there is a next time.

We decided to drive to Danville to Seidel’s Mardi Gras restaurant and were surprised to find the parking lot empty. We became the only customers for a while but were then joined by another party. We were told they’d been very busy that afternoon.

Caribbean. We’ve had enough heavy weather this summer with our regular thunderstorms.

I am hoping we see good weather for the Weatherly Festival this Friday and Saturday.

Next week, this newspaper – as The Journal-Herald – will have been published for 43 years. Separately, The Journal and The Herald are 144 years old. Ruth and I have been in this mix for over 31 years…

Another sighting before I wrap this up – there are some good-looking cultivated sunflowers in Lehigh Township, tall and brightly colored. Here’s to sunny, warm and healthy days.

It has taken three years, but finally our Rose of Sharon is in bloom. Our yard is showing a bunch of late summer flowers. Among them is a Crown of Thorns plant that my brother, Matthew, mailed to us. It has taken nicely to this summer’s weather, and is giving us a show of beautiful pink flowers. Our patio is filled with flowers, and we now sight the neighborhood hummingbirds regularly.

I am hoping to hear from readers about their critter sightings so I can share them in this column.

We had an unusual weekend, and were finally on our own on Sunday. The weather was fine for yard work, and after completing that, we rewarded ourselves with a trip to a favorite place, Benton.

There, we re-visited the Central Hotel, the restaurant with 2/3 of a buffalo up against the far wall plus other taxidermy critters

On our way home from Seidel’s after a fine meal, we drove through Bloomsburg and saw the dates for this year’s Bloomsburg Fair, September 22 to 30. It will be another chance to see the Mahoney Brothers perform, as well as the 70’s Flashback Band. More about this in September.

A shout out to the volunteers and actors who performed the comedy, Sylvia, last week in Nanticoke. The actors and crew included a contingent of White Haven locals. The play will be performed this fall here in the White Haven area. Tickets will go fast.

So here we are at the end of August and temperatures have been lovely, perfect for late summer. Accuweather predicts temperatures in the 70s through September… nice.

I’ve also been following the tropical storms –California, Texas, the

Carbon County property transfers through August 13

Banks Township

Joseph D. Mondero to Beaver Creek Realty Holdings, LLC, 1958 Berwick St., Beaver Meadows, property at 1965 Berwick St., $95,000.

Robert R. Yuhas to Jose Rafael Castro Torres, Hazleton, property at 42 E. Market St., $70,000.

Hazleton Industrial Development Corporation to Legacy Properties of McAdoo LLC, Malvern, property in McAdoo Industrial Park, $900,000.

David Keller to Martiza Lorenzo, 18 E. Market St., P.O. Box 146, Tresckow, property at 22 E. Market St., $48,000.

Kidder Township

Edward J. Alfano Jr. to JEL Rentals, LLC, Wantagh, New York, property at 126 Nordic, Lake Harmony,$294,341.04.

Irish Lotto 2, LLC, to Govind Kumar Yennam, Wood Ridge, New Jersey, property at 217 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $520,000.

Lansdale Warehouse Co., Inc., to W. Paul Delp, Lansdale, property at 14 Arrowhead Court, Lake Harmony, $1.

Frank N. Diegmann to Richard Diegmann, Leesburg, Virginia, property on Tamarach Trail, $1.

Michael Scott to Mario Orellana, P.O. Box 562, Lake Harmony, property at 89 Split Rock Road, Lake Harmony, $500,000.

Robert Holmstrom to Dianne Thomas Corson, P.O. Box 276, Lake Harmony, Split Rock Country Club, Wolf Hollow Road, Lake Harmony, $798,500.

Marie Legin to Thomas

Notartomaso, P.O. Box 1763, Albrightsville, property at 17 Foxhaven Road, Albrightsville, $161,000.

Mary Jo Siuta to David Caneparo, Ramsey, New Jersey, property at 63 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $700,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to David Keller, 183 Jean Drive, Brodheadsville, parcel No. 89A-30-A3, $849.

Mountain Laurel Holdings Resorts LLC, to Mountain Laurel Resorts Holdings LLC, 81 Treetop Circle, White Haven, two transactions, vacant land on Treetops Circle and property at 81 Treetops Circle, $1 each.

Kathy Keys to Kathy Keys, Morton, Lot 207, Pocono Mountain Lake, $1.

Philip J. Mulle to C. William Smith Jr., Barto, lots 108 and 409, Section A, Holiday Poconos, $19,900.

Alfred F. Damiani Jr. to Karen A. Sherrill, 77 Swamp Hollow Lane, P.O. Box 1492, Albrightsville, lots, 4, 6 and 8, Section J, Section Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $7,500.

Curtis Williams to Felice L. Ferrati, 161 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot 11, Block T, Section Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $7,500.

W. Daniel Rudloff to W. Daniel Rudloff, West Chester, property at 12 Clover Lane, Albrightsville, $10.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Marbel

Eduardo Lopez Gracia, Hamilton, New Jersey, property at Woodlands Road and Holly Lane, Holiday Poconos, $800.

Tax Claim Bureau of

Carbon County to Jose David Membreno Aguilar, Hamilton, New Jersey, property at Mills Drive and Fox Haven Road, Holiday Poconos, $900.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Helen D. Jorge Minaya, Hamilton, New Jersey, property on Lakeside Lane, Holiday Poconos, $1,100.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Juan Albert Guzman Oquendo, Ewing, New Jersey, property on Lakeside Lane, Holiday Poconos, $850.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Manuel E. Orellana Giroin, Trenton, New Jersey, property on Pocono Road, Holiday Poconos, $850.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Nahomi Guadalupe Martinez, Trenton, New Jersey, property on Lakeside Lane, Holiday Poconos, $1,000.

Joel L. Maxey to Inna M. Zamoshets, 128 Pocono Road, Albrightsville, property at 128 Pocono Road, $211,000.

Peter H. Shaw Jr. to Tawley Lynne Lee, P.O. Box 908, Albrightsville, property at 32 Laurette Drive, Albrightsville, $228,000.

Tax Claim Bureau of Carbon County to Selvin Eduardo Lopez Hernandez, Hamilton, New Jersey, property on Wynchwood Roasd, Holiday Poconos, $850.

Big Boulder, LLC, to Gregory Butto, Carlisle, property at 20 Mountainwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $295,000.

Packer Township

Stephen P. Stopford to Stephen P. Stopford, 4676

Quakake Road, Weatherly, property at 4676 Quakake Road, $1.

Grazia Keller to Joshua Robles, 1242 Brenkman Drive, Weatherly, property at 1242 Brenkman Drive, $120,000.

Weatherly

Mary L. Luhman to Dale P. Writer and Diane K. Writer Revocable Living Trust, 210 Third St., Weatherly, property at 210 Third St., $158,000.

Benjamin S. Turner to Robert Bryan, 3002 Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly, property at 322 Second St., $115,000.

Kenneth W. Troxell Jr. to Katelyn E. Troxell, 331 Third St., Weatherly, property at 331 Third St., $1.

John Campbell to Theresa Harris Smith, 226 First St., Weatherly, property at 224226 First St., $150,000.

Ronald M. Duser to Debra

M. Kunkel, 57 W. Main St., Weatherly, property at 57 rear W. Main St., $7,500.

M & T Realty, Inc., to Kenneth W. Troxell Jr., 336 Hudsondale St., Weatherly, property at 336 Hudsondale St., $167,900.

James M. Warnagiris to Larry Morris, 941 Norman St., Weatherly, property at 941 Norman St., $225,000.

Mohieldin B. Hagmusa to Davidson D. Dominguez Batista, 225 Plane St., Weatherly, property at 225 Plane St., $110,000.

Kimberly A. Wheeler to Courtney McDonald

Erickson, 711 North St., Weatherly, property on North Street, $160,000.

Michael Benedict to Paula A. Mengle, 3350 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, property at 419 Carbon St., $1.

Beverly J. Kunkel to Mark Kunkel, 319 Third St., Weatherly, property at 319 Third St., $1.

Ronald D. Inkle to John R. Card, 303 Fourth St., Weatherly, property at 303 Fourth St., $130,000.

Michael A. Bellizia Jr. to TP & GE Properties, LLC, 218 Third St., Weatherly, property at 101-103 Carbon St., $45,000.

Graham S. Morris to Jodie Kuhn Goins, 758 E. Main St., Weatherly, property at 758 E. Main St., $227,500.

Coming Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25—

Weatherly Festival, 5-10 p.m., Eurana Park

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25—

Totally New Show Jack James 1950s 60s hits, 6 p.m., Freeland Pavilion Dance Hall

SATURDAY, AUGUST

26—Weatherly Festival, 12-9 p.m., Eurana Park

TUESDAY, AUGUST

29—Card Stamping Party, 1-4 p.m., ALA Unit of Post 360, Weatherly, sign up by calling 570-657-5254

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

1— Freeland Brass Quartet, 6 p.m., Freeland Pavilion Dance Hall

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2—Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golden Oaks Village Clubhouse, Kidder Township east of White Haven

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven

ALA happenings

Middle East. The deployed soldiers can send the cards home to family and friends. The troops do not always have access to email or phone service and enjoy sending cards for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc.

Please contact Judy Desrosiers at 570-6575254 if you wish to attend by Sunday, August 27.

Painting Fundraiser

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold a painting fundraiser Saturday, September 23, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the post home.

The project will be a

scarecrow wall hanging. The painting fundraiser is open to the public and there is a limit of 20 people.

For cost and more information contact Georgia Farrow at 570-427-4527.

Readers—want your organization’s activities featured in these pages? Send news tips, press releases and photos to the editor at journalruth@pa.metrocast.net, or call 570-215-0204 xt2.

Pinkie, the American Legion Auxiliary’s adopted pig, is working on the most current ALA project, the Veteran’s Day Extravaganza of Prizes Raffle. There are 25 prizes including some beautiful handmade wood carvings, a patriotic quilt, cash prizes, gift cards, and other handmade items on the ticket. Tickets will be $2 each or 3 for $5. The drawing will be held on Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11, at noon. For tickets or more information on the raffle contact Judy Desrosiers at 570-657-5254.

Cards for Soldiers

American Legion

Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold a Cards for Soldiers card stamping event Tuesday, August 29, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the post home.

The event is free to all attending.

The Cards for Soldiers project was started in October of 2005 by Charley Mathews of Grayling, Michigan to support her husband’s troops deployed to the

Quilters to enjoy trunk show, applique workshop

The Cranberry Quilt Guild will meet on Monday, August 28 at Faith United Church of Christ off Airport Beltway in Hazle Township, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and meeting beginning at 6:30. This month’s meeting

offers a trunk show hosted by Jo Garvin. Jo, an accomplished applique quilter, will highlight her techniques to the group showing her collection of quilts. She will introduce members to this

experience with many styles of this art form. In the trunk show members will have the chance to view the Baltimore Album style of quilt, which is appliqued, along with other techniques of the applique style of quilting.

Sharps, straws, needle turn, cut to point, is the language of applique. All are terms which will be used at the hands-on, members only, workshop which those interested have registered for on the following day, August 29. At the workshop, Jo will teach the easy art of invisible applique. The book recommended for the class is, Baltimore Beauties and Beyond, Volume 1, by Elly Sienkiewicz. Jo will have copies available for purchase at the meeting. Members are reminded to also bring the supplies from the materials list that was previously provided to the workshop.

Early signs of Fall are upon us. Only one year to go until Cranberry Quilt Guild will host its next quilt show planned for September 2024. At the July meeting President Debbie issued the challenge for members to choose to make either a red and white or blue and white quilt or quilted piece. Fabric samples were passed around so everyone could begin planning.

By 1840, red and white quilts became a popular trend which lasted for years.

In 1865, ‘Turkey Red” was the most popular fabric for affluent women designing their homes, many finding a two-color quilt was the easiest to become part of one’s interior. There were infinite variations of the two colors and their popularity

lasted well into the 20th century.

Blue and white quilts have been dated back to 1880 with the indigo dyes

creating a natural blue hue. The softness of the blue and white palette even appeared in the White House for a time.

Popular styles today have embraced the two-color style as well. Modern quilting color palettes often used the two -color concept as a bold statement, while others take a more traditional approach. Either way, the challenge will be exciting to see as it comes to life on display for all to admire and question, “How did she do that?”.

Cranberry Quilt Guild, being a community service organization, also donates and has donated walker bags, chemo care kits, fidget quilts, baby quilts, and Quilts of Valor. Members are reminded that they can always seek information at the meetings regarding any of these projects. Quoting Rhonda Blasingame of SEW (Sew Every Wednesday) out of Jackson, Mississippi, “The absolute root of quilting is a group sharing and bringing each other along.”

Crestwood netters win tennis debut

The Crestwood High School girls’ varsity tennis team debuted successfully on Monday, posting a 5-0 non-league shutout of Tamaqua.

The Lady Comets were led by Hannah Ziegler’s 6-0, 6-0 win against Emily Antonio at first singles.

At second singles, Crestwood’s Camerone Carlos held off Jenna Fernandez 6-2, 6-3; while Ella Richards defeated Gabby Erho (6-2, retired) at third singles.

Olivia Pesta and Mary Kate Banford captured the first doubles match,

defeating Bri Snyder and Bradyn Brothers 6-1, 6-2.

In the day’s closest contest, Crestwood’s Clover Newell and Oriya Shah rallied past Amanda Chin and Jasmine Eberts 3-6, 6-4, 10-0.

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Crestwood’s Derek Johnson shot an even-par round of 71 for runner-up honors at the annual Tom Tryba Classic on Monday at Fox Hill Country Club.

For the third time in as many years, LakeLehman came away with

the team and individual championships, beating the runner-up Comets 299322 led by medalist Cael Ropietski’s 4-under-par round of 67.

Ropietski, a senior, also got past Lake-Lehman teammate and two-time defending champion Michael Lugiano, who tied for fifth place with a 74 on Monday. Ropietski pulled away from the field on the back nine, where he carded four birdies.

Johnson was followed in the scoring by Wyoming Seminary’s Nick Werner (73), Hazleton Area’s Gabe

Top Ten battle looms in season opener when FSU takes on LSU in Orlando

by Laurentz E. Baker

Last season the Seminoles jumped out of the gate with four wins in a row, including a one-point win at home versus the #16-ranked LSU Tigers. But the Seminoles couldn’t sustain success and lost three games in a row, including a six-point loss to rival Clemson 34-28. Then, FSU flipped the switch, going on a six-game winning streak that included wins over instate rivals Florida and Miami. The ‘Noles finished the year at 10-3 and ended the season with a bowl-game win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

Soon, Florida State and LSU will battle again. This time it will be to open the season at the Camping

World Kickoff in Orlando on Sunday, September 3, at 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised nationally on ABC.

The Seminoles aren’t strangers to this kickoff classic, having won there in 2016 when quarterback Deondre Francois (419 yards passing/two TDs) and Dalvin Cook (101 receiving yards/91 rushing yards) beat Ole’ Miss in a 45-34 shootout.

This time, the ‘Noles’ offense will rely on senior QB Jordan Travis (3,214 yards passing, 417 rushing yards, 24 TDs, seven TDs), and its defense will try to slow down the Tigers. LSU is led by Jayden Daniels (2,913 yards passing, 885 rushing yards, 17 TDs passing, and 11 rushing TDs) and junior

Fatula (74), Lugiano and Wyoming Seminary’s Anna Zapletova (74), the top female finisher.

Crestwood’s Tommy Biscotti came in at 78. Other Comet finishers included Luke Joseph (86), Brady Johnson (87), Sienna Smith (90) and Brady Zoeller (97).

MMI Prep’s Kade Lutz paced the Preppers with a round of 82.

Team Scores: LakeLehman 299; Crestwood 322; Wyoming Area 323; Dallas 326; Pittston Area 326; Wyoming Seminary 329; Holy Redeemer 332; Hazleton Area 336; Berwick 344; Wilkes-Barre Area 354; Tunkhannock 356; MMI Prep 379.

Tommy Biscotti was close behind with a 1-over 37 for the Comets (2-0), who also received identical 43s from Luke Joseph and Brady Johnson.

Scoring for Valley West (0-5) were Floyd Robinson (51), Kaden Dittus (52) and Meghan Singer (60). The Spartans did not have a fourth golfer, so they added a stroke (61) to their highest score for the fourth position.

Schuylkill Haven 297, Weatherly Area 465Alan Evans and Tallon Spitler tied for medalist honors with identical 70s at White Birch Golf Course, as the first-place Hurricanes stormed past the Wreckers last Thursday.

wide receiver Malik Nabers (1,017 receiving yards).

That means FSU’s D will be challenged. The ‘Noles’ stop troops will be led by senior linebacker Tatum Bethune (two-year combined total of seven sacks and 192 tackles), linebacker Kalen DeLoach (single-season total of 63 tackles, three sacks, and seven passes defended), and defensive back Renardo Green (42 solo tackles, 58 total).

It’s a great opener (ESPN Power Rankings, LSU #5, FSU #7), with the opening line favoring LSU-2.5.

Georgia-based Laurentz E. Baker covers college football at The Sports Column.

Crestwood 159, Wyoming Valley West 224 - Derek Johnson posted an even-par score of 36 at Blue Ridge Trail last Thursday, leading Crestwood past visiting Valley West in a WVC Division 1 contest.

Tyler Borton (77) and Chris George (80) also contributed to the Schuylkill League Division 2 victory.

Tyler Hinkle topped Weatherly Area with a 98, and was followed by Chance Stauffer (113), Jacob Hinkle (119) and Isobel Hoffman (135).

Comets looking to avoid ‘hangover’ from record-breaking season

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

The Crestwood Comets had a somewhat different offseason, mainly because they had just completed a football season for the ages.

By the time the 2022 Comets put away their equipment for a final time, they had compiled a 13-2 record, a 12-game win streak, a District 2 Class 4A championship, the school’s first-ever state playoff win in the PIAA quarterfinals, and a trip to the state semifinals. That was December 2.

“The challenge from last year came from going as far as we did. It was a long season. We were tired. It really changed our winter preparation,” head coach Ryan Arcangeli said. “We played our last game Dec. 2. We were practicing on Thanksgiving. That was different for us.

“In the winter, we kind of had a hangover because of how long the season went. It was a challenge for our staff, but our kids did a good job adjusting to that.”

The Comets want to now make sure there is no “hangover” from that amazing run that carries over. Arcangeli didn’t need to be reminded of what happened after Crestwood won the district crown in 2020, when the Comets lost five of their first six games the next fall en route to a 3-8 finish.

“We can’t wait around for every other year. That’s growing pains. I think we were still there then,” the fifth-year coach said. “How do you avoid that? Knowing what it takes from January until now, and you can avoid some of that ‘hangover’ if

you will.

“We avoid the hiccup by preparing the right way, doing those little things, committing ourselves to the weight room, and having that championship mentality. I think we’ve developed that, and I know it will show.”

The Comets were hard-hit by graduation, losing four All-State players in 2,500yard rusher Noah Schultz, defensive end Magnus Bibla (12 sacks), defensive back Nick Miscavage (9 interceptions), and twoway lineman John Jones, a four-year starter in the trenches. Add in three-year starters Aidan Jardine and Chris Smolenak up front, linebacker Cole Kakalecik (100-plus tackles) and skill guys Brendan Dennis, Robert Knight Josh Hilpp and Matt Sklarosky, and the Comets were left with plenty of holes to fill.

For the Crestwood offense, it starts up front in the trenches, where Andrew Lenahan and Aleks Jaskiewicz return at center and a tackle spot. The battle for the other three spotsand playing time across the front - has been one of the highlights of camp.

“Losing those guys up front is never easy, but our depth from last year has grown,” Arcangeli said. “We lose our top pieces, but we fill in on every place across the line and feel really good about our 2-deep. They’re pushing each other really hard and challenging each other every day in practice.

“We’ve got 10 competing for five, and anytime you can do that, that’s a really good thing.”

Chris Harmon and Brady Cook are in the hunt at left

guard, Dane Dilodovico and Gonzalo “Chip” Lozano are battling at right guard, and Lukas Lawson and Josh Rotski are competing at right tackle. The line battle also includes the tight ends, where Lincoln Bibla and Carter Kennedy are pushing one another.

That group will be clearing the way for the Comets’ runners to work their magic in the single-wing attack that has been so lethal to their opponents.

Logan Rolles, a senior co-captain, will take over for Schultz at tailback. James Barrett, who was injured early last season, is healthy and will spell Rolles. Senior co-captain Jason Swank and Colin Lazo are the wingbacks, and multi-sport athletes Matthew Sklarosky and Osten Grigas give the Comets to long receivers.

“Logan’s a tough football player,” Arcangeli said. “He’s a wrestler, he’s a face-off guy in lacrosse. Every sport he does, he’s in that gritty position. To have him come in and take over where Noah left off, we feel great about it.”

The centerpiece of the offense is second-year quarterback Jaden Shedlock. Providing a perfect complement to Schultz and the rest of the Comet runners, Shedlock burst onto the scene as a freshman starter, rushing for 1,168 yards and 17 scores. His breakaway speed also played out in track season, where he sprinted his way to the PIAA meet in the 100-meter dash.

“I think we have one of the best athletes in the league who’s going to get the ball snapped to him every time,” Arcangeli said of his signal-caller.

A year older, stronger and faster, Shedlock will be dangerous not only tucking the ball away but throwing it as well. He has worked hard in the offseason with assistant coach Greg Myers, meaning a passing game that was not needed much a year ago will be part of the Comets’ repertoire this season.

“Jaden with another year under his belt, having played all those meaningful games last year, it’s not going to get too big for him,” Arcangeli said, noting the 15-year-old Shedlock is starting to evolve as a leader too.

“He was quiet when we first started camp, but every day he gets a little more vocal,” Arcangeli said. “The guys like to rally around him because he’s such a nice kid.”

Jack Rodgers, a freshman, will be the backup.

Defensively, the Comets will align in the 4-2-5 that limited opponents to 15.3 points per game, with a rotating front four, a newlook secondary, and two of the league’s best linebackers in Bibla and Rolles.

Jaskiewicz will man one of the end positions, with Matthew Urban, Kyle Draina, Rotski, Lenahan, Harmon and Lukas Lawson completing what will be a “defensive line by committee.”

In the secondary, Shedlock, Grigas, Sklarosky and Tommy McLaughlin will make up the cornerback group, and Swank and Lazo will be the safeties, and Barrett the primary backup there.

“Defensively we feel good,” Arcangeli said. “We lost a lot in the back end, but we feel like we’re 2-deep at every

position. Up front, if we can play one-way guys, we’ll be in good shape. Depth-wise up front, we’re there. It’s just game reps.”

Barrett will handle the kicking and punting duties, with Rolles ready to step in if needed.

The Comets open their season at Valley View on Friday night, in a rematch of last year’s opener and district final - both won by Crestwood.

Arcangeli said the team’s goals are no longer winning records or qualifying for the playoffs. Last year’s season, instead, will be a benchmark for future teams to continue to strive for.

“I think it has to be a benchmark,” he said. “We’ve now set our standard where we want to compete for a district title, and if we can do that, the end game that we saw last year is right there for us, or anybody in this district.”

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Wreckers hoping to continue running success

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

The Weatherly Area boys’ cross country team has enjoyed a ton of success over the past several seasons, winning division, league and district top honors while competing at states, both individually and as a team.

Last season was no different, as the Wreckers ran to a 15-3 dual meet record and reeled in the Schuylkill League Division 2 championship in the process. That team was powered by veteran standouts Jacob Parker and Michael Berger. With both now gone from the program, it will be up to the younger runners to step forward.

“We’re young, but experienced in the big races,”

stated head coach Ryan Kately. “The guys got a taste of a division championship last year but graduating our top two runners will hurt. We’re looking for a young guy or two to step up and become a leader.”

So far, a pair of sophomores have been doing just that.

“Sebastian Williams and Carlos Otero have been showing great improvements this summer and look to take the next steps and compete in the top races,” Kately said. “(Junior) Niko Saldukis, (sophomore)

Raymond Montz and (junior) Trent Higgins look to be in the scoring for the Wreckers.”

Hayden DiGennaro rounds out this year’s boys’ squad, one short on

numbers but long on desire to improve.

“Transfers also hurt our team,” Kately said, “but these guys love running for each other, as they’ve been running together all summer.”

Just two girls are out for the Weatherly Area girls’ cross country team, but they are runners who bear watching.

Senior Kendall Gerhart, a part of the program since her freshman season, is back for a final campaign, and is joined by freshman Rebecca Caldwell.

While the Lady Wreckers won’t be competing for team points, those two will be pushing one another and

hopefully be making some noise when the postseason arrives.

“Kendall looks to finish her senior year out as a leader on the girls’ side,” Kately said. “She’s a twotime Schuylkill League all-star.

“Rebecca jumps up to varsity this year after a great junior high career,” he noted. “She will be looking to compete in the top-10 most races.”

The Wrecker runners open their season Friday at the Lions Invitational, hosted by Moravian Academy.

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WH Lions held 33rd golf tournament

The White Haven Lions Club announced the winners from its 33rd Joe Reindel Memorial Tournament, which attracted 112 golfers at Sand Springs Country Club this year.

The team of Kevin Wrenn, Dave Sartori, Colby Jones and Matt Macurak won the Championship Flight with a score of 60, one stroke ahead of the runner-up team of Paul Anthony, Austin Anthony, Mike Bodnar and Anthony Ruggeri.

The foursome of Matt Shrader, Cally Shrader, Brandon Haydt and J.P. Sitko came in third with a score of 63.

The Second Flight winners went to a match of cards,

as all three teams finished tied at 66. The team of Joe Gallagher, Jim Keiser, Denny Nealon and Fred Jones emerged in first place, followed by the team of Ryan Jastremsky, Joe Flanagan, Kevin McNulty and Charlie Karchner.

The team of Randy Pilecki Jr., Randy Pilecki Sr., Corey Beltz and Mike Surotchak was third in the Second Flight.

The top two positions in the Third Flight also went to a match of cards after two teams tied with a 71.

The team of Jim Jarick, Duane Faul, Rob Au and Danny Jones ended up first, with the foursome of Judy McGovern, Joe Barrett,

Michael Graham and Mary Bradley coming in second. Placing third in the Third Flight with a score of 72 was the team of Steve Brynok, Stephen Brynok, Bill Sauers and Lerry Detweiler.

In the contests, Kyle Gilboy had the Most Accurate Drive, Deirdre Hannan had the Women’s Longest drive, and Randy Richardson the Men’s Longest Drive.

In the Closest-to-the-Pin contest, Jeff Gilbert got within 1 foot, 5.5 inches to edge out Denny Nealon (1 foot, 7 inches).

Check out the event on the White Haven Lions Club Facebook page.

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Doe Licenses exhausted in Poconos

by Alex Zidock

After a change that caused a lot of frustration when Pennsylvania hunters applied for antlerless deer hunting licenses this year, operators of the state’s new system seemed to have ironed out the bugs. Beginning June 26, area hunters began applying for the 41,000 licenses allocated

in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 3D and the 32,000 allocated in WMU 4C. Those two WMUs cover most of the Pocono Mountains. As of August 14, all of those doe licenses have been sold. At this writing, some antlerless deer licenses were available in other parts of the state. A hunter can purchase as many as six antlerless licenses.

To hunt whitetail deer in

Pennsylvania, a first-time hunter must first complete a hunter education safety course. This involves a four-hour online course and a one-day, eight-hour classroom session. With a former hunting license or the course certificate, the hunter can purchase a general hunting license required to hunt in any season. That allows the hunter to take only one

antlered deer during the license year. If the hunter is unsuccessful in filling the antlered deer tag, he or she may use that license tag to kill an antlerless deer during the after-Christmas flintlock muzzleloading season.

A hunter must have a valid antlerless tag to harvest an antlerless deer (doe) during designated seasons. In the 2023-24 license year, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) allocated 1,095,00 antlerless deer licenses statewide, an increase from 948,000 issued last year.

An antlerless deer is one without antlers or a deer whose both antlers are less than 3 inches in length.

A recent change eliminates requiring a hunter to tag one deer before shooting another. A hunter with the proper tags who sees two deer in a group could shoot

both at the same time.

In some parts of the state, WMU 2B in Allegheny County near Pittsburgh and WMU’s 5C and 5D around Philadelphia, the deer season begins on September 16. Statewide the deer season starts on September 30, when the archery season opens. With each license purchase, a Hunter & Trapper Digest is provided. The booklet, also available where hunting licenses are sold. It contains the various hunting seasons and bag limits, among other important information. Hunting involves many rules and regulations, and ignorance of the law is no excuse. Break any hunting law, and you could face stiff fines and sometimes even imprisonment. Safety is key!

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