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NEW WHITE HAVEN POLICE CHIEF
Richard Mocafin, left, is congratulated by White Haven Borough council president John Klem, center, and Mayor Fred Meier, after his appointment at the borough council meeting on Monday, August 26. The appointment was unanimous. After the departure of interim chief Joanna Jinks in March, Sgt. Mocafin was named Officer In Charge. Council member Bob Lamson, who serves on the police committee, praised his hard work during that period and expressed council’s appreciation.
JH: Ruth Isenberg
Parking change gets OK to ease garbage collection
by Ruth Isenberg
White Haven Borough Council Meeting voted to approve changes to parking on Northumberland Street following a hearing at the August 26 council meeting, though not everyone was happy with the decision.
The change prohibits parking on the even side of Northumberland Street between the hours of 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays. This change will allow residents to put their garbage out at the curb in front of their homes, rather than in
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Weatherly wall to be repaired and replaced
by Ruth Isenberg
Weatherly Borough Council heard a presentation by Pickering, Corts & Summerson Engineers and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regarding the Creek Wall Project at their August 27 meeting. Laura Montgomery from PennDOT District 5, and Jenna Herbst from PCS presented drawings of a plan to replace the crumbling wall along Hudsondale Street.
Funding is available, and PennDOT expects to put it out for bids as a design-build project this fall. The contractor who is selected will finish the design work, and do any property acquisitions.
The job will involve moving utility poles, tearing down part of the wall and then replacing it, and closure of a section of Hudsondale Street while construction is going on.
Construction is not expected
to begin until the spring of 2026, with completion that fall.
Weatherly Mayor Paul Hadzick asked what would happen if the wall collapses before then. Montgomery replied that it would then be an emergency situation, and a different funding source would be tapped. Neighbors had concerns about the effect of removing the wall on their properties, as well as access for emergency vehicles. A suggestion to approach the project from the stream side, rather than from the road, was acknowledged but Montgomery said could prove difficult, because Norfolk Southern owns the property and would need to grant right-of-way, and because historic buildings could be affected.
Council member Mike Bellizia sympathized with the concerns of neighbors, but added, “That wall is literally falling down.” The project will inconvenience everyone, he noted, but it needs to be done.
READY FOR MUSIC: Kartune was setting up, and the audience was enjoying food and fun at the Weatherly Festival on Friday. More pics on page 10.
JH: Seth Isenberg
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The Pennsylvania Department of General Services is putting the old Harrisburg State Hospital back into service, turning the historic structures into a forensic laboratory for the Pennsylvania State Police, and a joint lab facility for the Departments of Health, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources. Several of the buildings in the complex, which dates to 1845, are being restored and set up as a museum.
This is not a local story but it should be of local interest. Our area has its own, not nearly as old, state hospital complex which has been closed by the state. Its buildings, while not historic, are still in good shape and could be used for a number of beneficial purposes.
The Harrisburg State Hospital was closed in 2006. It has taken 18 years for a plan to be developed to put the site back in service. It will take another three to four years for the work to be completed. Let’s hope the successful development of plans for this facility can jumpstart other projects by the DGS. It’s time to put the White Haven Center back to work.
Blue Print benefits
by Ruth Isenberg
White Haven area’s selection as a Blue Print community is starting to pay off. A community engagement workshop last week drew about 90 participants to learn about the program, and to hear insights from Dr. Nathan Reigner, DCNR Director of Natural Resources, about the impact outdoor recreation and outstanding natural resources can have on a community like greater White Haven. Coming from both inside and outside the community, leaders learned how working together can make this a “top destination for living, working and visiting.”
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From The Journal-Herald Issue of August 23, 1984 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder
The annual family picnic will be held this Saturday at Keystone Hall at the White Haven Center. There will be carnival rides, game booths, bingo, and a craft booth. At 2 p.m. there will be square dancing with the Leisure Squares dance group.
A study is underway at the White Haven Municipal Authority to cover losses of $3,500 in 1983, and a projected loss of $5,000 this year.
The WHMA is consulting its auditor to come up with a fair rate increase to provide the necessary income to operate.
Also at the meeting, employee David Quinn is looking for a major leak which is affecting the water supply. The leak is somewhere between the Linesville reservoir and town. He estimates the line is losing about 100,000 gallons a day. Because the land is swampy, he has been unable to pinpoint the leak. He did find a small leak at Linesville Park, which was brought to the attention of the Recreation Board.
About a dozen citizens attended the August meeting of the Weatherly Area School Board held last week at the Kidder Township Fire Co. #1 building.
Among the business items… Tod Harach was appointed as high school librarian. He is a Kutztown University graduate with a B.S. degree in library science. He is also proficient in French, Spanish and German. He replaces former librarian Mary McGeehan, who retired.
Superintendent Clyde Blair reported projected enrollment for 1985-85 is 290 for the elementary school, 183 for the middle school and 254 for the high school 28 students less than last year.
On the front page is a photo of the modular building by the
Schwab School that served as the superintendent’s office. That office was moved to the elementary school. The building is now scheduled for use as a classroom.
Wrecker football picture night will be held Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Weatherly High School football stadium. A short business meeting of the WAHS Football Parents will follow the picture session.
Hunting licenses are available now at Wagner Bros. Hardware in the Weatherly Plaza.
Debra Stump, a 1984 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, will enter Cedar Crest College in Allentown as a member of the freshman class on August 26. Her sister Diane is a member of the junior class. Their sister Donnell is a 1980 graduate.
Don Garber writes that the American Cancer Society will hold a Swim for Life benefit this Monday at Eurana Park. Participants will swim laps in the park pool to raise money… The dressed weight 512 pound black bear brought down by Robert Kulp of Lehighton was the largest bear ever taken in Carbon County. The bear actually weighed over 600 pounds…It provided Kulp with an 8 foot bear rug and more than 300 pounds of meat. The bear was shot near Albrightsville last November.
Anthracite Building & Loan Association (established 1883) invites readers to join their “new American Express Train vacation club. We have Travelers checks…”
From The Journal Issue of June 7, 1934 W.C. Taylor Publisher White Haven “Council placed the garbage collection project in the hands of the sanitary committee to get same started and give it a try out.”
See ARCHIVES, page 11
LEGAL NOTICE
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Lehigh Township Supervisors, 1741 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, PA. will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:00 P.M concerning bids for the 2024 Road Program. All bids received will be opened and read publicly on that day and, pending review, awarded at the same meeting. There will be no other business conducted at this meeting.
Carol Ann Lenahan
Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lausanne Township is soliciting bids for the township’s trash service. The current contract ends 12/2024. Bids will be accepted for contracts from 1-3 years until September 30, 2024. Bond required. For more information, call 862-258-6826 or email lausannetownshipcc@gmail.com.
Please forward bids to Lausanne Township, 15 North Stagecoach Road, Weatherly, PA, 18255 or to lausannetownshipcc@gmail.com
Melissa Urbanski
Secretary Treasurer Lausanne Township
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Remediate to an Environmental Standard. (Sections 302(e)(1)(ii), 303(h)(1)(ii), 304(n)(1)(i), and 305(c)(1)) & Newspaper Notification of Receipt of a Final Report for Statewide health standard (Sections 302(e)(2), 303(h)(2))
Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2. Notice is hereby given that Crawford Environmental Services, LLC, on behalf of Rarick’s Coal & National Oil has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection a Notice of Intent to Remediate and a Final Report for a site located at 55 E. High Street, Coaldale (Borough of Coaldale), Schuylkill County, PA. The onsite soils had been found to be contaminated with no. 2 fuel oil. The remediation measures conducted onsite included excavation with soil disposal. The current and future use of the property is expected to be residential. Rarick’s Coal & National Oil has indicated that the remediation measures taken have attained compliance with the Statewide Health clean up standard established under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act.
This notice is made under the provision of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the Act of May 19, 1995, P.L. #4, No. 2.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on August 15, 2024, in the Estate of Mary Jane Ricco, late of Hazleton City, who died December 28, 2023, to Pamela J. Ricco, Executrix.
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. McGovern, Esquire
Michael B. Senape, Esquire
612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179
Freeland, PA 18224-0179
570-636-3133
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on August 20, 2024, in the Estate of Andrew M. Valentino, late of White Haven Borough, who died June 26, 2024, to Joseph M. Valentino and Anna E. Michaels, Administrators.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make
payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
SENAPE LAW
James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire
Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire
Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179
Freeland, PA 18224-0179
570-636-3133
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
9/12
SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 10, 2024, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1741 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 for the following Contract: ‘2024 Bituminous Paving Project’ on Grist Mill Road and Church Road in Lehigh Township, Carbon County
34 Tons of 19.0 mm Binder Course
231 Tons of 9.5 mm Scratch/Leveling Course
470 Tons of 9.5 mm Wearing Course
185 Square Yards of Type 2A Aggregate Subbase (6” depth)
All materials must meet PENNDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders need to be PENNDOT prequalified.
Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township and shall be marked ‘2024 Bituminous Paving Project’. Proposal forms, specifications and bid information can be obtained by calling Lehigh Township Secretary Carol Lenahan at 570-443-7011, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Municipal Building. All interested bidders should attend. This is not a mandatory meeting however this is the only field view to be conducted by the Municipality and only questions presented at this meeting will be addressed prior to award unless the Municipality feels additional items or explanations need to be presented. After the prebid meeting, these will be in the form of a written notice to all Bidders.
PA Prevailing Wages will apply to Contracts in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid made payable to Lehigh Township.
The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price within twenty (20) days of the award of the contract.
All bids will be opened and read publicly at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at the Municipal Building and, pending review, awarded at the same meeting.
Bids may be held by the Township for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening of the bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the Bidders, prior to awarding the Contract.
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or portions thereof, and to delete projects and or portions of the project depending on budgetary constraints and also to waive any technicalities deemed to be in the best interested of the Township.
Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors
Carol Lenahan, Secretary 1741 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive
Weatherly, PA 18255
obituAries
MARTIN E. CLYMER
Martin E.Clymer, of White Haven, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late Raymond and Anna Casper Clymer.
He was a graduate of White Haven High School and served his country proudly in the United States Army.
Martin worked for Foster Wheeler and retired from General Foam in Hazleton. He was a former boy scout leader, traveled extensively, enjoyed hunting and gardening and was a former member of the Beagle Club.
In addition to his parents, Martin was preceded by his siblings Marshall, Melvin and Nelson Clymer, Alma Hendricks,
Left to cherish his memory is his sister Anna Sue Steward, Raymond Clymer Jr; nieces and nephews.
Martin’s wishes were to have no public services, Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, White Haven.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven.
GLORIA A. ACKERMAN
Gloria A. Ackerman, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 84 years of age of Freeland, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born Monday, June 3, 1940 in White Haven, she was the
MARY E. LADNER
Mary E. ‘Peach’ Ladner, of White Haven, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Kellmer Ladner and was a graduate of Weatherly High School. She loved to do yard work, arts and crafts, sew and loved dogs. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed gardening. Aunt Peach was a fun aunt, who truly loved her nieces and nephews and
blessed them with her friendship as adults. She blessed her family as the photographic documentor for many years, capturing memories to be cherished.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Harold J. Ladner, Robert E. Ladner and Jane Spadell.
Left to cherish her memory is her sister Bonnie Williams of Telford; several nieces and nephews great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral service wasconducted August 26, from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven, with Pastor Michelle Kaufman officiating.
Interment followed in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven.
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daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Keiper) Remak. Gloria was also predeceased by husband, Henry Ackerman; son, James L. Fisher; brother, Thomas Remak.
Surviving are daughters, Donna Hiton wife of Warren, Linda Wenzel wife of Mark, and Lisa Fisher; sons, George Fisher, David Fisher and his wife Jayne , Thomas Fisher and his wife Betty Jane; brothers, Michael Remak and Francis Remak; sisters, Joan Wargula wife of Fred, and Debra Watkins; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Lutheran by faith, Gloria had worked at American Cigar in Mountain Top, and cooked in a number of local restaurants. Gloria enjoyed fishing and time with her family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetery, Weatherly, on Thursday August 29, at 11 a.m.
Online condolences or a fond memory of Gloria may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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The Borough of Freeland is applying for a grant to adapt the Freeland YMCA to accommodate a new day care center. At their latest meeting Thursday, August 22, council heard from Freeland YMCA officials Jim Laputka and Tim Sisock why it is important that the borough is applying for a $225,000 Local Shares Account (LSA), or gaming grant, to renovate the rear of the
YMCA building on Front Street to create an entrance for the new day care center.
The rear of the building, the men explained, is on a slope. It would be regraded to create an entrance for a day care center that would initially have a 10-child capacity that would be expanded to 40 children. The men cited the need for accredited day care centers in the area, as this center would be.
The project would also create
two parking spaces for the day care center, and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp.
Council also approved a $5,500 proposal from RDK Engineering to prepare and advertise the bid for heating and cooling specifications for the borough building at 526 Fern Street.
Council president Josh Richie said council has devised a three-phase plan to upgrade the borough building. In the first phase, council is using a $100,000 LSA grant to upgrade the heating and air conditioning in the structure. The second phase of the project will be addressing the building’s roof, and the third phase to install a solar array on the roof.
New council committees Council also reorganized its committees at the session. Richie said the reason for the reorganization was to put similar subjects with each other.
comiNg eveNts
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
7—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
7—Craft, Direct Sales & Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Post 781, Mountain Top, 570-332-8962
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 & 15— Weatherly HillClimb
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
14—Cranberry Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Weatherly Area Middle School Gymnasium, 570-436-1469
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
14—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
14—Fundamentals of Basketball Mini-Clinic, 1-3 p.m., White Haven
29—Boilo & Chili Contest, 2-4 p.m., Tresckow Hosey, 570-578-1539
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4— Weatherly Area Community
Library Auction, Packer Township Building
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5— Weatherly Area Community Library Auction, Packer Township Building
SATURDAY, OCTOBER
12—Main Street Market, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Haven
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26— Halloween Parade, 2 p.m., Weatherly (rain date Sunday, October 27)
The new committees are:
Public Safety – Includes police, fire, and ambulance. It is chaired by Councilman Tom Myers, and co-chaired by Councilman Frank Kislan. Public Works – Includes buildings and grounds, and streets. It is chaired by Councilman Rich DeStefano, and co-chaired by Councilwoman Marilyn Calderon-Cruz.
Codes and Zoning – Includes zoning and code enforcement. It is chaired by Myers and co-chaired by Calderon-Cruz. Finance – Includes all money issues. It is chaired by DeStefano, and co-chaired by Councilwoman Barbara Tulanowski.
Administration – Chaired by DeStefano and co-chaired by Calderon-Cruz.
New picnic pavillion Ben Evancho, president of the Freeland Chamber of Commerce, told council the chamber wants to build a 22-foot by 40-foot, steelframe picnic pavilion near the basketball courts. Evancho said the chamber wants to reach out to other community organizations to discuss the idea. The chamber meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Other Side Restaurant on Centre Street.
Richie said there were other issues on council’s agenda for the meeting, but because they were not listed on the on-line agenda prior to the meeting, council did not take action on them. Instead, a special meeting will be held Thursday, August 29, at 6 p.m. at the borough building.
seth’s sightiNgs
It is fresh produce season at local farms. This week we bought at Heckman’s Orchard in Effort, Sernak Farm outside Weatherly, and Snyder’s Orchard in Jonas. Our haul included some fresh-picked produce and fruit corn, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, spaghetti squash, peaches, nectarines, and some early apples. This is good
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eating corn for dinner, peaches for snacks, and sometimes a nectarine for dessert.
It’s football season. Penn State will play this Saturday at noon versus West Virginia at their stadium. Next Friday, the Eagles will kick off versus Green Bay in Wisconsin for a night game.
This Friday is the start of the Para-Olympics in Paris. So I’ll be following those games and football.
Last weekend was the Weatherly Festival. We went both Friday and Saturday, discovering a sweet potato cake from the police department booth Friday. When we came back for more on Saturday, they were sold out…sad. There was other good food, plus some interesting booths. We even won a tricky tray prize.
This weekend is the Rotary Car Show in the infield of Pocono Raceway on Sunday the 1st. Next weekend is the White Haven Car Show at Lehigh Park on Saturday the 7th. Looking further out, the Weatherly Hill Climb is the 14th and 15th. Lots of good fun.
Looking further ahead, there’s
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the Bloomsburg Fair Sept. 20 to 28 and the annual Celtic Classic festival in Bethlehem Sept. 27 to 29. Weather permitting, we’ll attend the Fair Thursday or Friday evening to see the Mahoney Brothers perform. I’d love to take Ruth to see Bachman-Turner Overdrive on that Monday, but we work that night. We’ll get to the Celtic Classic on a weekend day.
For sightings, late one night, we saw deer walking through the White Haven Cemetery towards fruit trees alongside Saint Patrick’s parking lot. We sighted a rafter of turkeys in Albrightsville close to a trail that leads into Hickory Run State Park. Our arrival had the birds moving back into the woods single file. Add to sightings a heron which flew over our car as we passed by a swamp in Albrightsville, and the tail end of a fox that ran ahead of us on night in Lehigh Township.
I had a close encounter of the wildlife kind last week. I had parked our car and was listening to the late-night news from the BBC on WVIA FM. When the news was done, I
moved to open the car door, and there heading toward me was a small adult skunk. Fortunately, the opening of the door with its lights and noise scared the critter, which ran off into a neighbor’s yard. I feel lucky the noise didn’t cause it to raise its tail.
As I write this column, we enjoy/suffer through a mini heat wave. Wednesday’s temperatures are to be near 90 degrees, but afterwards looks to be really nice late summer weather. So we’ll endure the heat to get to the good stuff.
I want to point out that the heavy hurricane season that was forecast has been a dud so far. Here’s to keeping them away from here. We had our encounter with the remains of hurricane Debby, so maybe that can do for us this year?
A wish for peace in the Middle East a prayer for peace there, and for Ukraine and Myanmar. My heart goes out the Venezuelans whose voting was a dream, with the losing side declaring they won – sad. As always, good health to you all, ‘til next week.
Abstract Art at the Hazleton Art League
The Hazleton Art League’s September art exhibition, A Soliloquy: A Collection of Abstract Art, by Robert R. Husty, opens with a reception Friday, September 6, from 5-8
p.m. at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts. Influenced by the poetry of T.S. Elliot, and inspired by themes of survival, nature, music, and more, Husty’s abstract paintings
resonate with emotion.
Coffee Talk, a discussion with the artist about his work, takes place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, September 8. Admission is free, and light refreshments are served.
Other events in September include the second annual Color the Course Golf Tournament on Friday, September 13, at Sugarloaf Golf Club.
The ninth annual Peace, Love, Chalk art festival takes place on Sunday, September 15.
by contacting the Hazleton Art League directly.
Acoustic Jam is Sunday, September 22, and Friday, September 27 is Young Poets’ Showcase for ages 13-30. Participants for any of these events can sign up online or
A Soliloquy art exhibition runs from September 6-29. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m., closed Mondays and holidays. For up-to-date information on classes, programs, and other events follow us on Facebook, Instagram (hazletonsartleague), and “X” (HALfortheArts). The Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 www.hazletonartleague. org 570-455-3333
White coat ceremony for Megan Ray
Megan Ray, Weatherly, has completed her studies for her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree at St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. On August 15, during the traditional White Coat Ceremony, Megan was presented with her white coat by Dr. Charles Dickinson, chairman of the Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences for the University.
During her studies, Megan was a class representative of the Student Association of Verterinary Medical Associates for semesters 4 through 7. Megan has been fortunate to have been assigned to Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Pullman, WA, commencing September 2, for her year-long clinical rotations as the final part of her journey to becoming a veterinarian. This hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, as well as care for all sizes of animals, which will provide intense training with hands-on experience.
Megan graduated from Kutztown University in 3 1/2
years with a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology, with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. She is also a 2015 top 10 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, and is the daughter of Cindy and Robert Yurchak, and Lawrence Ray, Weatherly,. At home are brothers Andrew Ray and Steph Yurchak, and nephew Mason Ray.
librAry corNer
Fall is in the air and the White Haven Area Community Library Book Club has chosen their September read. It is The Wedding People by Alison Espach. It is a Today Show “Read with Jenna” Book Club pick, described as an uncommonly wise novel about an unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew. Please join us on Wednesday September 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the John Murphy Room.
The Freeland St. Ann’s Band has rescheduled its concert to Saturday, September 14, at 5 p.m. (with a rain date of September 21 at 5 p.m.). Come out and listen to their performance in the Rail Yard Park.
The Library will hold a session on “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” on Tuesday, September 24, at 11 am. It will be hosted by Joan Gower. If external childcare is not available, children can come and play in the kid’s area. Library staff from the children’s program will be providing supervision. Please join us for information sharing and discussion.
Shopping passes are now available for purchase at the library for $5 for the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends campaign. The one day shopping event is being held on Tuesday, October 22, for both online and in store purchases. The shopping pass allows for 25% off most items. The entire $5 is a donation to the library.
Remember to come in and browse our Senior Corner that has helpful information for seniors regarding local programs, activities, and support.
Regular events continue each month at the library, including Fiber Arts Club every second and fourth Thursday, Scrabble nights every first and third Thursday, and Craft night every fourth Wednesday.
T-shirts with the new library logo are now on display at the front desk, and available for purchase. Proceeds from T-shirt sales benefit library programs. The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven Community as well as visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
Be sure to check out the library Facebook page for more information on events.
Lehigh Gorge Notary
Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in White Haven for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer.
Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at: lehighgorgecampground.com
570-443-9191
Photos by Ruth & Seth Isenberg
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“The little musical pupils of Miss Anna Park gave a recital at her home on Northumberland Street on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Both piano and violin were used.”
“The Fire Company are arranging to hold another carnival this year. Permission was granted by boro council for it to be held at the south end of Main Street.”
Tannery Beer Garden, next to the Tannery Store, will open for business June 15 (with a) dance that evening for the benefit of (the) Tannery Baseball Club.
From The Herald Issue of June 7, 1934
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“A ukulele band is being organized by Russell Stone, and local boys and girls 10 to 18 are eligible to join.”
“The Eurana Park Commission gives notice that the charge for non-residents is 15¢ for adults, and 10¢ for children. Change of clothes cannot be made in automobiles or woodlands about the park.”
Lewis Hamm, local agent, last weekend unloaded a train car of Chevrolet automobiles at the local freight station.
Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com for in-between-issue stories and events
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the back. Some residents had suggested the change because of their difficulty in hauling their garbage up hill through their backyards.
Richard Geiersbach, who lives next door to the ambulance, complained about the parking situation on Northumberland Street, and suggested making the renters move their cars, but allow the homeowners to park by their homes. He also provided pictures of vehicles parked far away from the curb, making the situation worse.
Borough manager Linda Szoke explained that side of the street was chosen for no parking because of how the arm on the garbage truck operates. To make it the other side, the garbage truck would have to travel up Northumberland Street the wrong way.
Geiersbach was urged to report parking away from the curb to the police, so corrective action can be taken.
Council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance as presented.
Szoke is working on a Community Block Grant for possible paving of either Oak or Chemung street.
A zoning hearing has been set for October 28 on changing the zoning for some Woodhaven lots from R-3 to R-1.
More on this meeting in next week’s paper.
At WASD Kimmel promoted to principal, Supt. Malloy’s contract extended
by Seth Isenberg
The Weatherly Area School District (WASD) now has two principals. At the August 21 meeting of the Weatherly Area School Board (WASB), directors voted to create a new position of District Principal Pre-K to Grade 5. Assistant principal Christopher Kimmel was approved to fill this position at
food service experience. She is very much looking forward to her new job here at the WASD with the start of the school year this week.
In other business, the WASB approved the school lunch prices remaining the same this school year at $2.40 for the elementary and middle schools and $2.60 at the high school. An adult meal will be $4.65.
Rohrer Bus’s van and bus driver list, and routes, were approved. The buses are all ready.
The district is looking at a new 0-turn mower as an upgrade from the older unit now in use.
Three new club advisor positions were added to the approved list the National Junior Honor Society filled by Sebastian Woolbert, Math Counts filled by Peggy McAndrew, and PA Jr. Academy of Science filled by Erin DeGennaro. Stipends for all these are $869.43. A memorandum of understanding was approved with the Weatherly Education Association to add these advisor positions.
a salary of $86,569. The District now has principals for grades 6-12 (Anthony DeSpirito) and pre-k to 5 (Kimmel). The new position is subject to the Act 93 plan for school administrators.
The assistant principal position will be vacant.
Also during this meeting, the contract for superintendent Daniel Malloy was approved to extend another three years and eight months, effective on October 27.
The Nutrition Group introduced its new director of food service, Tina Harrell of Pocono Lake. She has 14 years of
Tiffany Chapin, Lori Davis, Paula DeSpirito, John McGee and Nancy Van Horn were approved as homebound instruction teachers.
Regarding English as a second language plans, the district is interviewing three bi-lingual para-professionals. There is also technology that will be helpful for ESL students.
In the athletic committee report, chairman Ryan Binder listed five sports going for the fall, with golf attracting 10 players, boys soccer 16, girls soccer 12, volleyball 10 girls and cross-country 20, including junior high schoolers.
Christopher Kimmel
Tina Harrell
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Comets fall in football opener; travel to Valley View on Friday
Triston Johnson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run with just over a minute to play, and Wyoming Area held on for a season-opening 28-21 win at Crestwood last Friday night.
The score was tied at 21 when the visiting Warriors embarked on their eight-play, 63-yard game-winning drive. A 36-yard pass from Anthony DeLucca to Luke Kopetchny set things up at the Crestwood 15-yard line, and Johnson took over from there.
Three straight rushes by Johnson inched the ball to the 1-yard line, and he took the fourth one over the goal line for the go-ahead score with 1:05 to play.
The Comets still had life, taking the ball into Wyoming Area territory in that final minute.
Aided by a 15-yard late hit penalty and a 14-yard completion from Jaden Shedlock to Lincoln Bibla, Crestwood was at the Warriors’ 22-yard line in the closing seconds. But three straight incomplete passes, including a pass break-up near the end zone on the game’s final play, enabled the Warriors to escape Crestwood with the sevenpoint win.
Wyoming Area nearly derailed its chances by mistakes. The Warriors reached the red zone on their first two possessions of the game, only to come away with no points.
It was Crestwood that struck first, when Bibla intercepted a DeLucca pass and returned it 14 yards to set up the game’s first score, a 3-yard quarterback keeper by Shedlock. Ethan Zabroski’s point after was true, and the Comets led 7-0 just 58 seconds into the second quarter.
Wyoming Area tied it up four plays later, when Kopetchny - just a sophomore - grabbed a 47-yard touchdown pass from DeLucca to make it 7-7 at intermission.
A 9-yard scoring run from Johnson with just over three minutes to play in the third quarter put the Warriors on top for the first time at 14-7 before Crestwood began the scoring in a wild fourth. Comets’ junior defensive back Giovanni Barna stepped in front of a DeLucca pass and returned it 47 yards to knot the game at 14, before the Warriors answered with an 18-yard touchdown toss from DeLucca to Kopetchny that had them back in front, 21-14.
Shedlock showed why he is one of the most explosive players in the area, breaking free on a 69-yard touchdown run with 5:54 remaining that forged a 21-all tie and set the stage for the dramatic finish.
Shedlock finished with a gamehigh 163 yards on 22 carries for the Comets. Zabroski went a perfect 3-for-3 in PAT attempts.
Kopetchny had a monster game for the Warriors, hauling in nine passes for 248 yards and his two scores. DeLucca went 10-of-27 for 277 yards in all, but was picked off twice.
Senior defensive back Damian Lefkoski had a pair of interceptions for the Warriors.
Crestwood (0-1) will be on the road the next two weeks. The Comets take on Valley View (0-1) on Friday night, then travel to Tunkhannock for a Week 3 matchup. Valley View dropped a 33-0 verdict to Scranton Prep on opening night.
Wyoming Area (1-0) will host Dallas (0-1) in its Week 2 home opener on Friday.
Second quarter
C — Jaden Shedlock 3 run (Ethan Zabroski kick), 11:02
WA — Luke Kopetchny 47 pass from Anthony DeLucca (Nick Ciampi kick), 9:08 Third quarter WA — Trustin Johnson 9 run (Ciampi
3:09 Fourth quarter C — Giovanni Barna 47 interception return (Zabroski kick), 11:02
— Kopetchny 18 pass from DeLucca (Ciampi kick), 7:29
— Shedlock 69 run (Zabroski kick), 5:54 WA — Johnson 1 run (Ciampi kick), 1:05 TEAM STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Wyoming Area, Lidge Kellum 14-44, Johnson 14-52, DeLucca 3-(minus-23). Crestwood, Shedlock 22-163, Matthew Bealla 2-2, Colin Lazo 4-11, Eli Meadows 3-11, Jacob Jeckell 3-5, team 1-(minus-4).
Crestwood notched a pair of wins last week and improved to 5-0 on the golf season on Monday by slipping past Wyoming Valley Conference rival Hazleton Area 166-168 at Valley Country Club.
Medalist Tommy Biscotti led the charge with a score of 36, while teammates Sienna Smith and Brady Johnson had identical 42s for the unbeaten Comets. Devon Long contributed a 46.
For Hazleton Area (3-2), Gabe Fatula and Luke Palmieri finished at 39 and 40, respectively, followed by Troy Gaydos (44) and Mike Zamonas (45).
Crestwood 158, Valley West 217 Tommy Biscotti shot an even-par 36 to claim medalist honors and lead the Comets past Wyoming Valley West.
Sienna Smith shot a 39 to back up Biscotti, while Ray Chimok paced the Spartans with a score of 51.
Crestwood 154, Holy Redeemer 162
Sienna Smith shot a 2-over 36 at Lehman Golf Club to power the Comets over the Royals. Tommy Biscotti and Brady Johnson were each a stroke back at 37 and Luke Joseph added a 44 to complete the Crestwood scoring.
Jack Hurst and Arden Brunn each had 37s for Holy Redeemer. Max Bowen (43) and Mackenzie Chimock (45) rounded out the attack.
Marian 336, Weatherly Area 412 Sam Farrone and Alex Krapf shared medalist honors, each with an 83, as Marian defeated Weatherly Area in a Schuylkill League match at White Birch
Golf Course. Collin Yurkanin was close behind with an 84, and Tyler Rebarchak shot an 86 for the Colts.
Matt Adler paced the young Wreckers with a round of 97. Kyle Reiner (100), Jacob Hinkle (105) and Kolton Reiner (110) rounded out the Weatherly attack.
Pine Grove 345, Weatherly Area 417 In a match played at White Birch last week, Aidan Aungst fired a medalist round of 81 to power the visiting Cardinals past the Wreckers. Carson Lengle (83), John Wise (90) and Austin Frantz (91) all contributed to the victory.
For Weatherly Area, Kyle Reiner shot a 98, and was followed by Matt Adler (101), Brad Connors (103) and Jeremiah Donadi (115).
Girls’ Tennis
Crestwood 5, Hanover Area 0 The Lady Comets overpowered the Hawkeyes, dropping just two games over five matches for the easy win.
Hanna Ziegler, Cameron Carlos and Ella Richards all won in singles play for Crestwood. The doubles teams of Paicey Clower/Datin Khuseyn and Kendall Petrosky/Lucy Malia also won for the Lady Comets.
Girls’ Soccer
Marian 8, Weatherly Area 0 Teaghan Biros and Lizzie Pikitus each poured in four goals as the Fillies shut out the Lady Wreckers in their seasonopeners on Saturday.
Thank Goodness for College Football
by LaShaun Pryor
The traditions, the superstitions, and the shared passion combine to create an experience that’s as much about the fans as it is about the sport itself. From dawn till dusk, fans focus on their team, and for many the day is filled with traditions and superstitions
honed over the years.
You know what I mean… sitting in the same spot on the couch, wearing a lucky jersey, or cooking a specific meal is thought to bring good luck and ensure victory. Fans believe in the power of their actions to influence the outcome on the field, no matter how small.
The passion of college football
fans is on full display in the stands, where school traditions turn into unforgettable experiences. At Texas A&M, for example The 12th Man stands ready to support the team.
At Wisconsin, “The Jump Around” between the third and fourth quarters creates a sea of bouncing red. Ohio State fans eagerly await the dotting of the Script Ohio, a moment of pride and unity.
These traditions are more than just fun they’re a way for fans to connect with their team and each other, and they embody the spirit of college football.
At home, fans take their rituals just as seriously. Some refuse to wash their lucky socks, while others have a specific game-day playlist that must be played before kickoff. For many fans, game day starts with College GameDay on ESPN, setting the tone for the day ahead. As Lee Corso makes his headgear pick, fans across the country finalize their game-day routines, believing every detail matters.
The love for college football runs deep, and the excitement for the season’s start is palpable. Fans prepare to gather with friends and family, fire up the grill, and immerse themselves in the highs and lows of supporting their team. The wait is finally over; for the next few months, Saturdays will be all about the game.
Whether in the stadium or at home, college football fans know one thing: there’s nothing quite like the thrill of game day. The traditions, the superstitions, and the shared passion all come together to create an experience that’s as much about the fans as it is about the sport itself. As the season begins, fans everywhere are ready to do whatever it takes to help their team win.
LaShaun Pryor, a former football player, is a radio host and field announcer in Oklahoma City. He periodically writes about sports for The Sports Column.
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On the Sly
Nanticoke coach’s passing evokes memories of ‘Mr. A’
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
Though it has been nearly three decades now, Weatherly Area Wrecker basketball fans remember that somber day all too well. Just five days before the 1996-97 season was to start, longtime boys’ head coach Tony Antinozzi passed away, leaving a huge hole in the program and in the hearts of its players.
Luke Medico was a freshman that season, getting ready to start his first varsity game and his first varsity season for a coach he had already admired. “I just bought into what he taught, and I never questioned anything he put out there. If you want me to run until I puke, it will happen. You want me to come off the bench, that’s what’s gonna happen. You want me to start...I trusted him implicitly,” he recalled last fall.
Medico went on to become a 1,000-point scorer and four-year starter for the Wreckers, and 27 years after Antinozzi’s passing, he
followed in “Mr. A’s” footsteps to become the Wreckers’ newest boys’ basketball coach in 2023-24.
Despite his success on the court, Medico still remembers the difficult days and times that followed Antinozzi’s death.
“His passing was tough. There was a strong bond there. I was young and was not able to process all that.”
Sadly, the football players at Nanticoke Area High School, and those closest to the program, are feeling that now.
Last Tuesday night, just three days before he was to coach the Trojans for the first time, Nanticoke Area football coach Scott Dennis died unexpectedly. It left the entire school and football community stunned. Nanticoke Area administrators met with the team on Wednesday, and grief counselors were made available to the players.
As the Wreckers did nearly three decades earlier, the Trojan football players and coaches decided to go forward with last Friday night’s game, the home and season opener
Scholastic Schedule
THURSDAY, AUG. 29
Girls’ Volleyball
Crestwood at Western Wayne
Weatherly Area at Minersville
Golf
Weatherly Area at Mahanoy Area
Girls’ Tennis
Pittston Area at Crestwood
FRIDAY, AUG. 30
Football
Crestwood at Valley View
Golf
Pittston Area at Crestwood
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Bloomsburg Tournament
Girls’ Soccer
CMVT at Weatherly Area
Cross Country
Crestwood at Cliff Robbins Invitational
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
Girls’ Tennis
Crestwood at Berwick
Girls’ Soccer
Pittston Area at Crestwood
Boys’ Soccer
Tri-Valley at Weatherly Area
Girls’ Volleyball
Susquehanna at Crestwood
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
Golf
Minersville at Weatherly Area
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
Cross Country
Crestwood at Hazleton Area, MMI Prep
Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah Valley at Weatherly Area
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Lake-Lehman
Golf
Lake-Lehman at Crestwood
Boys’ Soccer
Pittston Area at Crestwood
Girls’ Soccer
Weatherly Area at Lourdes Regional
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
Girls’ Tennis
Holy Redeemer at Crestwood
Boys’ Soccer
Gregory the Great at Crestwood
Weatherly Area at Minersville
against North Pocono, a game North Pocono won 46-7.
Greater Nanticoke Area School District Superintendent Ronald Grevera released the following statement following Dennis’ passing:
“The Greater Nanticoke Area School District is saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved Head Football Coach Scott Dennis and send condolences to his wife Lori and their family. Based on discussions with our coaches and players, we are going to move forward with our game on Friday night against North Pocono. Both the students and coaches wish to play the game in honor of Coach Dennis.
“This is a very sad time for our football program as well as our entire Trojan Family, and we appreciate the support of both our GNA and surrounding community.”
Dennis was preparing for his first game as head coach at his alma mater of Nanticoke but was no stranger to coaching in Eastern Pennsylvania. The 1988 Nanticoke Area graduate was the previous head coach
at both Holy Redeemer and Central Columbia. He went 4-16 in two seasons at Holy Redeemer before taking over at Central Columbia, where he led the Blue Jays to four straight winning seasons and a pair of district semifinal berths from 2016-2021. His Central teams went 36-27.
Here is hoping this year’s Trojans team can process the loss of their coach and use his memory to get through this difficult time and the season that lies ahead.
Nanticoke is coming off a District 2 Class 4A playoff win over Crestwood last season but lost most of its key players to graduation. Crestwood and Nanticoke are scheduled to play in Week 5 on the Trojans’ home field.
LLWS WAS A DANDY
The annual Little League World Series was as competitive as I’ve seen in recent years, and Sunday’s title game between 17-time champion Taiwan and Lake Mary, Florida was a fitting end to the two-week tournament in South Williamsport.
Girls’ Volleyball
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
Football
Crestwood at Tunkhannock
Golf
MMI Prep at Crestwood
Boys’ Soccer
Lincoln Leadership at Weatherly Area
Girls’ Soccer
Berwick at Crestwood
Girls’ Volleyball
Crestwood at Delaware Valley
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
Field Hockey
Twin Valley at Crestwood
Girls’ Soccer
Crestwood at Hughesville
Williams Valley at Weatherly Area
Girls’ Volleyball
Weatherly Area at North Schuylkill Invitational
Cross Country
Weatherly Area at Centaur Invitational
Lathan Norton, who was sick and didn’t play in the semifinals the day before, raced home from second base on an overthrow at first as Lake Mary rallied to beat Taiwan 2-1 in eight innings to claim the title. Lake Mary also rallied for five runs in its final at-bat to beat Texas 10-7 in the semifinals. It was the first championship in nine tries for a team from Florida at the LLWS.
Taiwan, meanwhile, was seeking its 18th LLWS championship, but first since 1996. Taiwan dominated from 1969 through ‘96 with its 17 titles, but was making its first championship appearance since losing to California in 2009. Taiwan finished third here last year.
