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Penn Haven trail will tie Weatherly into D&L Trail
Last week Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Weatherly Mayor Paul Hadzick, borough manager Harold Pudliner, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary of Conservation and Technical Services Claire Jantz, and Trust for Public Land’s Land Protection Manager Ellen Lott to visit the site of the new Penn Haven trailhead.
“Once used to deliver coal from Carbon County across the country, the Penn Haven trail will now be used
to connect residents and nature lovers throughout our community to the outdoors while also improving our water quality,” said Congresswoman Susan Wild. “Connecting Weatherly to the Delaware & Lehigh trail at Penn Haven will expand outdoor recreation activities throughout the Lehigh Valley, as well as invest in the Black Creek Watershed. I’m proud to have brought federal funding home for this project, and I’ll continue working to ensure the Greater Lehigh Valley
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Dennison Twp Hoda subdivision approved
by Suzanne Winters
The Supervisors approved a subdivision for the Hoda property at this month’s meeting, after all five of the Planning Commission’s conditions were met.
SINGLE COPY– 75¢ A RAINY SATURDAY didn’t stop the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce/Laurel Lodge F&AM Car Show. Though the total number of cars was lower than sunnier years, there were three bands, great food, and a popular tricky tray. JH:
The White Haven Police Department (WHPD) is applying for an LSA grant to purchase two Flock Cameras for See DENNISON, page 5
Seth Isenberg
From left, Weatherly Manager Harold Pudliner, Mayor Paul Hadzick, and Congresswoman Susan Wild discuss the trail.
JH: Ruth Isenberg
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A news story this week gave a graphic example of the harm litter can do. A carelessly discarded Cheetos bag in Carlsbad Caverns became a major incident because the food residue provides “the perfect environment to host microbial life and fungi,” according to ecological scientists.
If park personnel had not spent time meticulously removing all traces of the orange crumbs, mold and mites would have spread across cave surfaces, eventually from one room to another, and made a permanent change.
What could have happened to this natural wonder is serious, but was prevented because appropriate action was taken. But it never should have happened in the first place. Taking anything except water into the cave is against the rules. The rules exist for a good reason. But as we know, many people think rules apply to everyone else, not to them.
Once the bag was dropped, a simple solution would have been for the person who dropped it to pick it up, along with any spilled Cheetos (or by a parent, if it was dropped by a child). That it wasn’t goes to the heart of the question everyone who doesn’t litter has why do people think it is OK to trash the world around them?
Littering is not really easier than throwing bags and bottles into a trash can. It doesn’t create a good impression on people who observe someone littering. In fact, it does the opposite, letting people know that the litterer was raised badly, and hasn’t learned self-respect or to respect the natural world or its inhabitants.
Littering prohibitions should be strictly enforced. If litter is there, a place is no longer attractive or peaceful. Litter along a roadside may not be causing mold to destroy stalactites and stalagmites, but it is destroying the peace and beauty that our Poconos have to offer. It needs to be stopped.
Archives
From The Journal-Herald Issue of September 8, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder
The front page photo is of White Haven River Festival coordinators Tom Pardi, Jim Lachette and Steve Timinski with Larry “Doc” Skinner elsewhere. The festival was a great success, attracting an estimated 10,000 people to White Haven for that weekend even with a bit of rain on Saturday.
The Schwab School Revitalization Committee heard ideas from developer Judd Roth about finding funding to move ahead to redevelop the building for community housing.
Lausanne Township is moving ahead on revising its zoning ordinance.
Kidder Township may help East Side Borough with a garbage problem. Residents of the Spring Hill mobile home park are, at the top of the hill, actually in Kidder Township.
The Rev. Laurie McNeill of the White Haven Presbyterian Church wrote the Pastor’s Corner, noting in the face of all temptations, our hope is in God.
The Vine Street well in East Side continues to leak water onto the road.
Steve Stallone had a good week picking football games, high school, college and pro.
Phil Engman went Ramblin’ On about college football and the NFL, making his own picks.
The issue has a nice picture of 15 of the 16 members of the 1994 Wrecker Golf Team.
Schwab School Memories
The third floor auditorium of the Schwab building was used immediately for a lecture. Over the years, the auditorium would accommodate major entertainment, local talent
shows, and lectures into the 1930s when the gymnasium in the annex became available. It was also used for high school music classes, and plays.
From The Journal Issue of September 7, 1944 W.C. Taylor Publisher In step with a gradual modernization program, the Central Railroad of New Jersey is updating its logos to the Statue of Liberty square logo and the words Jersey Central Lines. It replaces the old circular New Jersey Central logo.
Turn in your used kitchen fats to help make munitions and medicine.
Lehigh Tannery school opened this week Wednesday with a large attendance.
St. Patrick’s School opened Wednesday with a very good attendance. The children assembled for 8 o’clock mass, remained until noon and were given a free afternoon. Studies begin Thursday morning.
Public Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
Estate of Eleanor B. Raynock a/k/a Eleanor Raynock
Late of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to:
Maura A. Grega
7490 Greynock Manor Ln. York, PA 17403
John J. Raynock, Jr.
2649 Wetzel Run Drive Weatherly, PA 18255 or to their Attorney: MEGAN A. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE NANOVIC LAW OFFICES
57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0359
Public Notices
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Lehigh Township will hold a hearing at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Carbon County, PA, on September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of hearing the following matter:
This is the appeal of Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Applicant seeks the following: (1) a variance of Section 501.1 of the Ordinance to construct a new communications facility in the A Zoning District; (2) a variance from Section 713(B)(2) to allow a tower setback less than 262.50 feet from all property lines; and (3) a variance from Section 713(D)(5) to waive the requirement that the tower be a brownish color. The parcel is located at 263 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania; PIN#92-27-B12, and is in the A & C1 Zoning Districts.
All persons are welcome to attend and be heard. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend this hearing, and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact Carol Lenahan, Board Secretary at (570) 371-8552 to discuss how Lehigh Township may best accommodate your needs.
Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire, Solicitor 1 E. Catawissa Street; POB 127
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-
EN 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
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on August 22, 2024, in the Estate of William R. Troell, Jr., late of Freeland Borough, who died July 20, 2024, to Margaret M. Moore, 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
9/12
Atty. Cindy Yurchak
Carbon
9/19
PUBLIC NOTICE
Penn Lake Park Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearing September 23, 2024, 6:00 pm at Penn Lake Borough Community Building, 1744 Lakeview Drive, Penn Lake, White Haven, PA 18661 to consider application by Joe Podmore for 1599 Lakeview Drive, White Haven, PA 18661 (R-1 Zoning District) for dimensional variances and special exception approval for enlargement of a nonconforming structure (as well as any attendant variances for the same) with one and one-half storey attached garage. Application available to public by contacting Barry Jacob, Zoning Officer (570-899-7149).
McNealis Law Offices, Solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board 9/12
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID
SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Board of Supervisors of Packer Township until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Parker Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 for the following Contract:
‘Grist Mill Drive Storm Sewer Improvements’ Packer Township, Carbon County, PA
The project includes the design and construction for replacement and retrofit of existing storm sewer systems, roadside swales, and cross pipes at several locations along Grist Mill Drive. The work includes demolition, excavation & backfill, grading, pipe, inlet, and endwall installation, erosion and sedimentation controls, as well as roadway trench and surface restorations.
All materials must meet PennDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders do not need to be PennDOT prequalified. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Packer Township Municipal Building for the purpose of reviewing the project scope and a field view of the project sites for prospective bidders.
Proposals must be delivered only by United States Postal Service to the Municipal Building at the above address unless prior arrangements are made with Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary, by calling 570-427-8969 for hand delivery. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township and shall be marked ‘Grist Mill Drive Storm Sewer Improvements’.
Proposal forms, specifications, and bid information can be obtained at the Municipal Building upon scheduling pick up with the Secretary, or at the office of the Engineer, Carbon Engineering Inc., 350 N. Pine St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 upon scheduling pick up through email at carbonei@ptd.net.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid made payable to Packer Township. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each 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 during a Board of Supervisors Meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Municipal Building as soon as the agenda allows.
The Packer 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 interest of the Township.
Packer Township Board of Supervisors
Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary
2234 Hudson Drive Weatherly, PA 18255
obituAries
ROBERT I. RICHIE
Robert I. “Bob” Richie, 77, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully around family on Saturday, September 7, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly. He was born June 11, 1947, in Hazleton, to the late Robert and Alberta (Kindred) Richie. Bob was also predeceased by his brother, Bruce.
Surviving are daughter, Rev. Rebecca R. (Richie) Zielke and her husband Robert of Canfield, Ohio; son, Robert W. Richie; sisters, Joyce (Richie) Hergert and her husband Daniel, and Sharon Richie; grandchild, Abigail Zielke; cousins, Irv Richie and Paul Richie; and nephews, Bruce Richie and Jeff, Bruce and Shawn Harris.
A 1965 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, Bob served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, training through “Hell Week” with the aspiration of becoming a Navy Seal, only to step aside due to injury before achieving. While most of his duty was spent aboard aircraft carriers as a parachute rigger packing parachutes for Navy pilots, Bob was also a member of the UnderWater Demolition Team. Returning home, Bob later retired after 40 years
as a Master Core Maker with Hazleton Casting Co., formerly known as Barrett Haentjens.
A lifelong member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Bob was also an avid outdoorsman and member of Silver Ridge Hunting Club. He enjoyed his time both hunting and fishing, including tournaments with Bassmasters/B.A.S.S. Bob also assisted his cousin Irv in the operation of Richie Enterprise, making canvas awnings and boat covers. In later years, Bob took a correspondence course in computers, where he learned how to build computers and navigate various operating systems. He became the ‘Computer Man’ for his family and the church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 12, from the funeral home at 11 a.m., Rev. Janelle Wigens to officiate. Friends may call the morning of services from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly. Memorials in his name to: Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church 335 Third St. Weatherly, PA 18255
Online condolences may be made to the family at GriffithsFuneralHomes.com
Bertha Jeanette Bittner, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 88 years of age, of Weatherly passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly. Born on Sunday, July 12, 1936 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Lester) Curtis. Bertha was predeceased by beloved husband, John C. Bittner (1996), and sister, Gladys Curtis (2020).
Surviving are son, Ronald Bittner of Allentown; daughter, Debra Hauze and fiancé Dave Parker of White Haven; grandsons Evan Hauze of Sandy Run, Adam Hauze V and his wife Emily; great-granddaughter Penelope of New Jersey; and her
IRENE R. FREY
Irene R. Frey, 93 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus
Born Sunday, September 14, 1930 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Wallace, and Christine (Schwartz) Stewart. Irene was also predeceased by husband, William O. Frey; sister Thelma Craigle; brother Harry Stewart; and niece Gloria Troxell.
Surviving are nieces Linda Craigle, Gladys Stewart, and Darlene Fenstermacher; nephews Donald Stewart and his wife Theresa, and Wayne Stewart; great-nieces Melinda and Melissa Craigle, and Michelle Schaefer.
Irene was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Hazleton. She was devoted to Jehovah, and found comfort in reading the bible. Irene enjoyed flowers and cultivating her garden.
Private services have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
loving companion of 12 years, Francis Charasara.
A Hazleton high school graduate, Bertha retired in 2001 as a custodian for the Weatherly Area School District. A lifelong member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, she was a devoted wife and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, cleaning, ironing, and decorating her home for any holiday.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Friends may call Thursday, September 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. and also at 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services on Friday, September 13, at 11 a.m. Pastor Janell Wigen of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate the service at Philip J. Jefferies Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.
Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made in memoriam to Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, 335 Third Street, Weatherly, PA 18255.
Online condolences or a fond memory of Bertha may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
the department, and asked the township for a letter of support. These cameras are used for vehicle tracking. All were in favor of a letter of support.
There will be a tax sale on September 26. The township solicitor will attend and purchase the property on the township’s behalf, if the property is not purchased by another party. This would remove the property from the delinquent tax rolls. All were in favor of this.
There were no engineering or fire reports available this month. Two Zoning permits were issued for 50 Linden Street and 23 Joanne Lane per township secretary Kathleen Stortz. Roadmaster Jim Yackiel reported cleaning up storm debris on Linden Street and branches left behind by PPL crews. He also did some shoulder work on Red Shale Pit Road and the Hollenback Road bridge area, as well as maintenance around township buildings. He reported the “Road Closed” signs are missing from the Lake Francis area. He called WHPD and is waiting to hear back from them. The supervisors said these signs should be replaced, and there
was some discussion over what type of fasteners might be used to deter them going missing again.
Supervisor Mike Mack mentioned that Dumpster Day is scheduled for September 28. There will be two dumpsters available.
Comments from the audience this month included concerns by Frank and Lori Sitko over increasing, unpoliced truck traffic on Route 437. It appears this route is being used by trucks as a short cut to Wilkes-Barre, and it was questioned whether or not they can be banned or restricted from using this route for this purpose. Residents are worried about school bus safety, and do not want to see any incidents caused by the regular speeding and reckless driving they are witnessing on Route 437 on a daily basis. Mack indicated that this is a state road, but board chair Sheila Weaver said they can talk to WHPD about the problem. Calling the area state representative for assistance is also an option.
Another resident reported unexpected delays in housing construction due to ongoing and conflicting interference from the Luzerne County Conservation District. This is the result of an anonymous complaint, possibly by a neighbor. Brian Burke said
he was told by the township he could cut down trees, has gotten every permit required by the township to complete his house, garage and driveway, only to receive a letter from this entity informing him he is subject to a $10,000 a day fine while non-compliant with their regulations regarding possible runoff to a stream somewhere. He wondered why the township did not tell him about these additional regulations his property could be subject to. Burke said Conservation has been to his property three times, and he has complied with every demand from this body. He has had to hire an engineer and incur much additional expense endeavoring to meet
their requirements, yet he still can’t get a straight answer as to whether or not he is “good” now. He has tried multiple times to contact the township engineer, with no return call. It was noted by the supervisors the township currently does not have an individual serving as engineer. Weaver indicated that Burke is not the first person this has happened to following an “anonymous complaint,” and both she and Mack apologized for his having to go through this, but these are not township directives. Mack said he would contact someone at Barry Isett Engineering’s office to get some assistance with this matter.
Traffic I-80 switch underway
Motorists are advised the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) announce a temporary traffic pattern change on Interstate 80 in support of the I-80 Lehigh Bridge Project. The Contractor is utilizing overnight lane restrictions starting September 10, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., with anticipated completion by Friday night, September 13, to set temporary concrete
barrier and place temporary line painting on I-80 Eastbound. Motorists are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns during this time. This temporary traffic shift to the left will be in place through most of 2025 and will facilitate roadway improvements to the new I-80 Eastbound alignment, partial demolition of the existing Eastbound bridge, and construction of the new bridge over the Lehigh River.
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receives its fair share in the upcoming budget negotiations.”
“We are thrilled to help bring improved access to the outdoors to the people of Weatherly and Carbon County,” said Owen Franklin, Vice President for the Great Lakes Region at Trust for Public Land in a statement. “Collaborative efforts like this show how much we can accomplish when we work together. The Penn Haven Trail is a triple win for the community it conserves important habitat, provides
opportunities for outdoor recreation, and will help build a sustainable economy in Carbon County. We are grateful to Congresswoman Wild’s support and look forward to working with her in the future.”
In her remarks, Jantz noted that this project has been years in the making. She noted that the goal of DCNR is to have a recreational opportunity within a 10 minute walk, or a 15 minute drive, of every Pennsylvania. She looks forward, she says, to returning to Weatherly in 20 years to see “what seeds have sprouted” as a result of this “transformative connection.”
This project, for which Rep. Wild brought home over $1.7 million, was one of five projects in Carbon County Rep. Wild secured Community Project
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Funding for in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package, and one of 14 projects throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley that she successfully advocated for to be included in the final package. The grant will allow the Trust for Public Land to acquire the 1,140-acre Penn Haven property to preserve water quality in the Black Creek watershed, provide additional outdoor recreation opportunities for the public, and build a fivemile trail linking Weatherly with the scenic Delaware & Lehigh Trail.
The Trust for Public Lands is a private non-profit organization with a goal of connecting people
with nature and the outdoors. Lott spoke about a vision for the fledgling nature preserve that will connect the borough to the D&L Trail—a project that has been more than a decade in the making
Pudliner pointed out that the first step will be acquiring permits and property access, including from the railroad. The first phase will use the $2.2 million in grants already in place to take the trail to the convergence of the Black Creek and the Hazle Creek, “a beautiful cold water fishery.”
Comparing Weatherly today to an island, “This will make it a destination,” he concluded.
WASB deals with school opening, personnel issues
by Seth Isenberg
The Weatherly Area School Board, at their September 4 meeting, approved hiring three part-time paraprofessionals, Juliana Rivera-Calderon, Alba Perez and Marilyn CalderonCruz, pending all clearances and paperwork. All are bi-lingual, and will help with translation as needed.
Dr. Brian Pipech, in his report, noted the hirings means “we are fully staffed with paraprofessionals.” He noted that they have already used Trans-Perfect software to help with translation from Portuguese. Meet the teacher nights are the 10th and 12th. Coming up is the popular Lunch with a Loved One on the week of November 19 to 22.
Principal Christopher Kimmel reported that it was a “great first week of school,” thanking all who made that possible. There has been staff training on safety and security with Sgt. Michael Bogart of the Weatherly Police. Other trainings have been on diversity, mental health, and no bullying.
Laura Ieraci was approved to be cafeteria head cook. She started August 26.
Billie Jo Steward will be added to the substitute teacher list, pending all clearances. Abigail
Hernandez, Amanda Saldukas and Debra Spaide will be added as substitutes for support staff, pending all clearances.
On the list for Board approval of use of facilities are the Weatherly Youth Soccer League evenings from Sept. 12 to Nov. 1, Weatherly Area High School Softball to use the high school gym for off season practice starting Sept. 15, and the State Farm Thinkfast interactive drivers’ education program the morning of Oct. 2 in the high school gym.
The District is considering Mauch Chunk Trust to serve as its bank, replacing Truist.
The student report by Rachel Roselund shared that Sept. 27 and 28 are Homecoming Weekend. The Volleyball team and Soccer teams will each host games. There will be a bonfire at the L&L Fire Company.
Buildings and grounds supervisor Ken Mehlig thanked Weatherly Borough for use of their line painter. New lines were painted in the pickup area. He reported the blacktop and fence is all removed on the former tennis courts and the site was seeded. His crew also added basketball hoops to the playground.
The regular voting meeting will be Sept. 11 after this issue is printed.
seth’s sightiNgs
All of last week, the weather was fine. Sunny days and cooler nights. It was wishful thinking that the day of the car show in White Haven would be rain free. No such luck. The show went on anyway, and we came by to check out the vehicles on display, listen to the band, and to grab something for lunch in an on and off drizzle. Here’s some cheers for the volunteers who made the event happen… those and a wish for sunshine next year.
As the show wrapped up, the sun came out and made for a beautiful evening. Go figure.
We bought some local blueberries from the Mack farmstead in Dennison. The note at the pay station teased that there may be some raspberries for sale soon.
Our own apple tree has finally supplied us with some tart treats.
Critter sightings are again limited to seeing various deer. I would welcome any readers’ critter stories that I will share here.
The Eagles won their game in Brazil, so let’s go team versus the Falcons at home in Philly
this Monday night back in the U. S. of A. Penn State’s football game against Bowling Green turned out to be a battle one that Penn State ultimately won with a good second half. The team gets a bye weekend, allowing the players to settle in for the school year. The next home opponent is Kent State on the 21st.
I watched the wrap-up You Tube videos for the Paralympic games. Paris was great for these amazing athletes.
My sister, Elise, who has been our guest these past few months, returned to North Carolina on Monday. Ruth and I spent extra time getting her ready, including wrestling with the Frontier Airline website to check a bag for a steep fee, and also pay for a carry on. The cheap airfare was great, but the two bags cost more than double the plane ticket.
At Philadelphia International Airport mid-day Monday, Ruth helped Elise check her luggage, then we walked her to the TSA line, hung out a little and gave hugs. Her flight was early into Charlotte. She’s now with my brother. We miss her.
by seth iseNberg
The rest of our day in Philly included a visit to our friend Claudia for a hello, a shared lunch and a chance to meet her grandchild. From there, we went to Penn Medicine to get me a CT scan, followed by a meeting with my surgeon. All is stable with my cancer, and no surgery is in the plans.
For our drive down the Turnpike and Blue Route, we missed traffic back-ups so arrived early to the airport. We were lucky. Heading home after 6, the Schuylkill Expressway was moving well for rush hour; we only encountered one bit of stop-and-go as we approached the Turnpike on the Blue Route. The ride north on the Turnpike was easy, made nice by the setting sun.
This Saturday and Sunday (the 14th and 15th) is the Weatherly Hill Climb. Ruth volunteers to help raise money for the Weatherly Area Community Library. Come by the stand in the pavilion to say hi and buy some bleenies.
There’s also a quilt show this weekend at the Weatherly Area Middle School gym that we don’t want to miss.
My wishes for peace require a strong will. Prayers continue to go to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, and even to Russia in the hopes that there could be some path to ending that war. The prospect of a peace that exchanges Israel’s and Hamas’ captives looks dim. Here’s hoping for good news in Sudan as starvation for the refugees fleeing fighting looms. International aid groups are doing what they can. We’ll be needing miracles.
Best wishes for good health to you all.
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Cranberry Quilt Guild hosting Quilt show 2024 this weekend at Weatherly Area Middle School
Looking for something colorful and interesting to see locally? Two years have passed and it’s time for a quilt and fabric extravaganza. The Cranberry guild is known for putting on quite a show featuring the artistic talents of its members who hail from the surrounding areas. This year’s event will take place at the Weatherly Area Middle school complex, Saturday September 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday the 15th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each member, having unique talent and skills, creates pieces from artistically modern to traditional. This year will be no different as the show promises to be outstanding, offering something for everyone. Have you ever heard of a Quilt of Valor? They are patriotic quilts that depict various scenes of our freedom; thanking our local veterans, and honoring their commitment to military service. To date the guild has presented in excess of 60 red, white and blue quilts. On Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m., five veterans will be honored
with a short presentation explaining their service and the awarding of their quilts. This show offers close to 190 pieces of artistically created fabric artforms. There is a wide range of styles from Mini quilts to King size, along with the everpopular wall hangings and home décor items. Believe it or not, this is not your Grandmother’s quilt, although traditional, hand-quilted items and vintage treasures will be featured as well. Traditions reign with quilters, as do new techniques
Hands-On History Day coming to Eckley
Eckley Miners’ Village is pleased to announce Hands-On History Day which will take place on Saturday, October 19.
“We are excited to bring back fall harvest programming to Eckley. Our new educator, Nicole Negron has pulled together an engaging and immersive day at Eckley for visitors and families to experience the lifeways and music of patchtown life,” says Site Administrator, Bode Morin. Join us for a day of hands-on history fun, and see what life was like in a 19th-century company town. During the program, visitors can enjoy displays from the Tamaqua Anthracite Model Railroad Club and Anthracite Model Railroad Society, guided tours of the village, play historic
that are on the horizon for everyone to explore.
During the 2 day show guests can view many categories of quilts and collage fabric art. The show also features vendors, a quilted item boutique, a mini quilt raffle, and a large quilt raffle. The food court will offer homemade items, BBQ, hotdogs, baked beans, halushki and a bake sale. As always, there will be a large array of tricky trays and a new spin this year, ‘The Bag Ladies’. This booth will feature hand crafted handbags from small wallets and card cases, to totes, large and small; and a weekend overnighter set. One of these will contain a surprise bonus of $100 cash. Take a chance, yours could be the winner.
This colorful and educational show will display the challenges that the guild has been offered throughout the past two years. A challenge is described as a specific type or pattern with guidelines to follow. This always features a unique concept from each quilter that participates. Collage quilts have burst onto the fabric art scene in a big way, Animals, florals, and scenes that you could never imagine being made out of fabric will highlight these areas.
Members will be on hand to help guests with questions
regarding the items featured. Each person also gets the opportunity to vote for their favorites from the show. All proceeds from the show will allow the Cranberry Quilt Guild to continue its community service mission throughout the region.
games, make butter and corn husk dolls, watch Pysanky egg demonstrations and more. There will be delicious bites and drinks from The Welsh Tea Shoppe. Hands-On History Day will start at 11 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 3-11), and $7 for Seniors.
Eckley is located in Foster Township, three miles south of Freeland on Highland Road and seven miles east of Hazleton off 940. For more information, call (570) 636-2070, visit eckleyminersvillage.com, or our Facebook page.
Eckley Miners’ Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
WACL Basket Raffle
slated for October 5
The Weatherly Area Community Library basket raffle will be held on Saturday October 5, from 9-2 p.m. at the Packer Township Municipal building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly. Drawing begins promptly at 2 p.m.
Preview Night will be Friday, October 4, from 6-8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at that time. Winners need not be present. There will be over 100 baskets for some lucky winners, along
with bigger ticket items, lottery trees and many more great prizes up for grabs.
Kitchen will be open with hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage & peppers, bar-b-que, turkey bar b q, haluski, and homemade pierogis and soup. There will also be a bake sale for those with a sweet tooth.
Donations for the Basket Raffle can be dropped off at the Library or by calling 570-582-0021.
CCAL plans annual art show and sale
Please join the Carbon County Art League in its 42nd annual CCAL Art Show & Sale at the Palmerton Area Library on Sunday, October 12, from 10 a. m. to 4 p.m. There will be First ($100), Second ($75) and Third ($50) place monetary awards, plus the People’s Choice Award granted at the end of the show.
Artists may register by mail (Carbon County Art L eague, PO Box 461, Lehighton PA 18235) until Friday, October 4. All entries must be original
works of art and completed by the artist submitting the work. CCAL will not accept art depicting nudity or violence. Artwork sold during the show must remain on display until the end of the exhibition. The artists are responsible for set-up and removal of their works. The exhibit will be under supervision, but CCAL is not responsible for damage to, or theft of any work displayed. If interested and need more information, email: info@ carboncounty art.com
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St. Ann’s Band at WHACL
Join us at the White Haven Area Community Library’s Rail Yard Park on Saturday, September 14 at 5 p.m. to listen to the Freeland St. Ann’s Band perform. The concert is free. Bring a chair or blanket. The Rain Date for the concert is September 21 at 5 p.m.
Children’s book author Tiffany Joyner will be reading her book Furry Mouse at the September 14 Tot Time. Tot Time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and children ages 2 to 5 are welcome.
The library will hold a session on “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” on Tuesday September 24, at 11 a.m. 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. Please note that registration is required. The sign-up sheet is available at the Library or by calling 570-4438776 with name, phone, and if childcare is needed.
We are excited to announce the Library will be one of the locations for the White Haven Art Walk with viewing open from Noon - 5 on Saturday, September 28. Please come down to see the beautiful artwork that will be on display.
Shopping passes are still 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, and Scrabble nights every first and third Thursday.
Craft Night is on Wednesday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. All adult artists and crafters are welcome to come with their latest project to work on in the company of others who also enjoy crafting. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks.
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’s annual Gertrude Hawk chocolate fundraiser will soon begin. Candy bars will be available at both the library and many area businesses. The price will be 2 for $5.
As a reminder, the WHACL follows the Crestwood School District for weather related closings. If the school is closed, the library is closed. For weather events on days when school is not in session, the decision to close the library will be made at least one hour prior to its scheduled opening and posted on the library Facebook page.
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.
Lebanese Fest is Sunday
The annual Lebanese Festival will be held Sunday September 15 at Saint Ann Maronite Church in West Scranton. Celebrating many decades of Lebanese culture, the festival features delicious cuisine such as tabbouleh, hummus, grape leaves, spinach pies, kibbeh, pastries and other Lebanese cuisine. The event will run Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Call (570) 344-2129.
Sport of disc golf catching on locally, nationally
Edgewood latest to open up a disc golf course
Story and photos by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
Whether you’re looking for fun or fitness, to quench your competitive desires or just see nature close-up, there’s a growing sport out there that could be just the ticket for you.
It’s inexpensive. It’s readily accessible. And its main instrument is similar to something you’ve probably thrown hundreds of times as a youngster growing up.
The sport is disc golf, and its popularity is soaring higher than that picture-perfect throw you launch with a bright orange Innova-brand driver.
“It’s the only hobby I have nowadays. Having played sports all my life, I had to do something that’s physical,” noted Jason Hughes of Foster Township. He and his wife, Lindsey have been playing disc golf for five years now, since being introduced to the sport by a good friend.
On this summer day, they were at the area’s newest course at Edgewood in Drums, which opened to the public earlier this year. The new 9-hole disc course and the remaining nine holes of traditional golf are now where the former 18-hole layout at Edgewood in the Pines resided.
It is one of more than 300 disc golf courses in Pennsylvania alone, and one of many here in the local area. They include Eurana Park in Weatherly, Hickory Run State Park in Kidder Township, Linesville Park in White Haven, Francis Walter Dam, also in Kidder Township, and the American Legion Post in Mountain Top.
“The Allentown area has so many. Covered Bridge is one of them down there that we go to a lot,” Jason said. “Another one down there is Jordan Creek. That’s a really good one, a professional-level one.
“Berwick has one, and they’re building a new one called Briar Creek, and there’s one in Bloomsburg. There’s also a newer course up in Forty Fort, that’s a 9-hole course.”
The sport of disc golf can be traced back to Ed Headrick, known to many as “The Father of Disc Golf.” He joined with the company Wham-O to develop and promote what would become known as the “Pro Frisbee.” In 1967 Headrick established the International Frisbee Association and in 1974 he got Pepsi to sponsor the First Rose Bowl World Frisbee Championships.
During the mid-1970s, he coined and trademarked the term “Disc Golf” and standardized the sport by
inventing the Disc Pole Hole, the first disc golf target to incorporate chains and a basket on a pole. He founded the Professional Disc Golf Association and Recreational Disc Golf Association, and worked on standardizing the rules and equipment for the quickly-growing sport.
It has blossomed since, has a worldwide following and has professional leagues. Here closer to home, it is a way to get with friends, enjoy the outdoors, get a good cardiovascular workout and just get away from the stresses of everyday life.
“It just brings everybody together,” Jason said. On this day, he was disc golfing with his wife and lifelong friends Steve LaPorte of Freeland and Erich Boyle of Foster Township.
“A lot of people like to get involved in it, and I just feel like you can get a good group of people out there just to hang out and do something. It’s how we see people a lot of times,” Jason said.
His wife agreed.
“It’s fun, it’s outdoors, it’s good exercise, and I think it’s cheap. It’s mostly free,” Lindsey said. “Even if there is a fee to play, it’s like five bucks.”
“It’s not bad when places ask for money,” added Jason, “because it’s mainly just a
donation that goes back to the course.”
To play disc golf, you need a starter kit with three discs.
“You really only need three discs, unless you’re accounting for losing one. You need a driver, a mid-range, and a putter that you’re comfortable throwing,” Jason explained. “You can go out and get a starter pack and go out and play tomorrow.”
Individual discs usually cost between $10 and $30, while a start-up kit can be purchased for as little as $25.
“It’s much more affordable than ball golf, but it depends on how far you want to get into it. You could have 300 discs. It’s all about where you’re comfortable playing,” Jason said. “If you want to get all the fancy stuff, just like ball golf, it could be the same money pit, but it doesn’t
Erich Boyle, left, of Foster Township and Steve
of
discuss which disc they will be using.
need to be. It’s much cheaper.”
Drivers are the sharpest discs, used for long-distance shots. The mid-range disc is used for controlled shots that require more accuracy. The putter, the most similar of all discs to the traditional Frisbee, is for shortdistance shots and putting.
There are tee blocks to shoot from, and most holes are par-3s or par-4s, although par-5s exist as well. The holes can be several hundred feet in length. At Edgewood, the ninth hole is the longest at 715 feet, the only
See DISC GOLF, page 11
Lindsey Hughes of Foster Township tees off under a pine tree at the new Edgewood Disc Golf Course in Drums.
A pond and fountain serve as a picturesque backdrop for the basket at the 9th hole at the Edgewood Disc Golf Course in Drums.
LaPorte
Freeland
Disc Golf
Continued from page 10
par-5 at the layout.
Much like traditional golf, the object is to shoot your disc into the designated cage in as few shots as possible. Although there are some wide-open shots, you are more likely to encounter trees, water hazards and other obstacles to add to the challenge. Thickets of mountain laurel and rhododendron can add to the difficulty, while an errant shot can be lost in high grass or leaves.
“Every course gives you everything; it gives you wooded,
too, when you whack a tree 10 times,” he laughed, “but that’s part of the game.”
It’s easy to find one. Simply download the app “UDISC” on your cellular device.
away. And it is a sport that can be played year-round, even if there’s a little snow around.
Although the Hugheses view Hickory Run as their home course, they don’t let distance and weather get in the way of a weekend trip to a course.
“It’s our favorite one. It’s not the best one, but it means something to us,” Jason explained.
“I think my favorite is Hickory Run because it’s our home course,” Lindsey said. “There’s another one that I like called Sweet Arrow Lake (down I-81 South). And at the one course at Bear Creek Ski Area, you could see all the hills where they were snowboarding and skiing while we were playing. That was amazing.”
There are leagues formed at all the courses, and tournaments scheduled year-round at most of the courses, something that brings out a lot of disc golfers and benefits a good cause.
it gives you open, there’s so many technical shots, distance, water. Everything comes into play. You’re not going to have that in regular golf,” Jason explained. “Nature might have intended this game more than anything else, I feel. You’re playing with what you have out there.
“You do have your open holes, but not every course is just a wide-open field. Everything is a challenge, that’s what makes it exciting. It makes you mad,
Most courses are 18 holes, though Edgewood is just nine holes. Generally it can take 2-3 hours to play, depending on the course and your desired pace of play.
Lindsey and Jason started playing disc golf at the urging of their friend, the late Michael Kotch.
“He tricked us into getting started,” Jason said with a chuckle. “He said he lost a disc at Berwick and he tricked us. He said he needed help to go and look for it. That’s how he got us to play, and he would try to get us to play all the time.”
When the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, disc golf grew even more.
“I think that over COVID it really took off, because it was an outside sport and something you could do with other people,” Lindsey said.
Since then, the Hugheses have done just that, visiting as many of the area courses as they can and many out of the area as well.
“There are currently 345 courses in Pennsylvania, and we’ve played almost 40 of them,” she said.
“The UDISC app has really taken the sport off as well because people are able to find courses and you’re able to map yourself out, you’re able to find tee pads when there’s no signage,” Jason offered. “I think the app really helped as well to get people to keep themselves organized. You can keep track of all your scores and the courses that you’ve played.”
When travelling on vacation, a disc golf course is never far
“We have done a few tournaments, and we’d like to have one for Mike, a memorial tournament of sorts,” Jason said. “We’ve played in a few, and every single course has one. They go year-round, snow sometimes even.
“It’s an all-weather type of game. People will play in the snow if they really want to.”
A plaque on a bridge at the Hickory Run State Park disc golf course honors the memory of Michael Kotch, whose passion for the sport drew many of his friends into playing. The old bridge was destroyed in a storm, and donations enabled a new bridge to be built in Kotch’s honor. Submitted Photo
Jason Hughes of Foster Township tees off at the 1st hole.
Lindsey Hughes putts on the 9th hole.
Steve LaPorte attempts a short shot.
Erich Boyle eyes up a putt during his recent round of play.
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Weatherly Area Sports Roundup
Strong finishes but no win for WAHS cross-country
The Weatherly Area boys’ cross country team received strong top-five finishes from Sebastian Williams and Alex Best, in a pair of close losses to Schuylkill Haven (27-29) and Shenandoah Valley (23-36) in last Wednesday’s Schuylkill League cluster meet.
Williams finished fourth in 19:24, and Best placed fifth in 21:27 for the Wreckers.
Teammate Raymond Montz was eighth in a time of 22:13.
Robert Espinal won the race in 17:47 to lead Shenandoah Valley to a sweep. The Blue Devils bested Schuylkill Haven 25-32. Carter Daniel (19:04) was second for the Hurricanes, and Ayden Zamudio (19:23) was third for Shenandoah Valley.
In the girls’ race, Schuylkill Haven defeated Weatherly Area (15-50) and Shenandoah Valley (19-36), and Shenandoah Valley topped the shorthanded Lady Wreckers 15-50.
Sports and 9/11
by Joe Boesch
Yesterday was the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001, a time to remember loved ones and first responders who were lost that day. Throughout the years, 9/11 and the sport’s healing process have been well documented by stories, exhibits, and performances at many sports venues nationwide.
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City includes an exhibit called “Comeback Season: Sports after 9/11,” dedicated to how sports helped the country unite and heal after the attacks. One of the exhibit’s themes is how sports baseball, in this case played an important role immediately following the attack.
One of the exhibit’s artifacts is the helmet that New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza wore, with the lettering NYPD on it, when he hit a mammoth home run at Shea Stadium in the first baseball game in New York after the 9/11 attacks. During a 2016 interview with the MLB Network, Piazza said, “It was just this incredible release of emotion…I think you know that it became clear people just wanted to cheer about something.”
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees played the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series at Yankee Stadium.
President George W. Bush attended and urged the nation to “move forward with strength and resiliency, like New York’s
first responders during the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.” In Saint Louis, Cardinals’ announcer Jack Buck summed it up well when he recited a poem at Busch Stadium punctuated with an emphatic ending: “Should we be here? Yes!”
Months later, the Super Bowl halftime show featured athletes and musicians paying tribute to those who had fallen. Bono of the band U2 hugged an American flag as the group performed Where the Streets Have No Name, with names of the 9/11 victims shown simultaneously on a stadium video screen. Bono’s finale?
He opened his jacket to reveal an American flag on the inside lining.
As a nation, we will never forget.
Joe Boesch writes about baseball and other sports. This article appeared recently in The Sports Column.
Anna Schaeffer easily won the race for Schuylkill Haven in 20:49. Teammate Isabella Hughes was second in 23:17, and Haven’s Taylor Fitzpatrick (23:36) was third. Brianna Gulden (24:39) was fourth for Shenandoah Valley.
Volleyball
Tri-Valley 3, Weatherly Area 0 - The Bulldogs won the opening game 25-5, and went on to a 25-13, 25-6 Schuylkill League victory over Weatherly Area.
For the Lady Wreckers, Kelly Reiner had two kills and three digs; Abby Weston notched two blocks and six digs; and Abby Teodorescu posted three digs and one service ace.
Schuylkill Haven 3, Weatherly Area 0 - The Lady Wreckers took Haven to the brink in the opening set before falling 25-22. From there, the Hurricanes went on to a 25-15, 25-18 finish to complete the Schuylkill League sweep.
Jolynn Ross paced Haven with 23 assists, and also had three service aces.
For Weatherly Area, Kelly Reiner collected 10 service points, three aces, three blocks and two kills. Rachel Rosenlund dished out seven assists to go with two points and two kills, while Abby Weston pitched in six digs, three points and two kills.
Golf
Minersville 363, Weatherly Area 386Weatherly Area’s Matt Adler shared medalist honors with Minersville’s Ty Atkinson, each shooting 84, but it was the visiting Miners who left White Birch Golf Course with the Schuylkill League win.
Emma Troutman shot 86, Zak Hossler had a 92, and Lexi Sukeena shot 101 for Minersville.
Joining Adler in the Wreckers’ scoring were Brad Connors (96), Kyle Reiner (103) and Jacob Hinkle (103).
Crestwood Sports Roundup
Defenses shine for Crestwood field hockey, boys’ soccer teams
The Crestwood field hockey team continued its early-season success last week, beating LakeLehman 2-1 and taking a 4-1 record into this week’s action. Against the Black Knights, Crestwood turned to its defense, limiting Lehman to 11 shots on goal and just one score. Madi Geiger was in goal for the Comets, making nine saves.
Ava McConnell and Alys Wanchisen each scored goals for Crestwood. Wanchisen’s score off a Kasey Obes assist late in the first quarter gave them a 1-0 lead, while McConnell’s thirdquarter goal courtesy of an Alex Geiger assist made it 2-0.
Lake-Lehman’s Bella DeCesaris converted a Sage Morgan assist in the final seconds of the third quarter to slice the deficit to 2-1, but Crestwood’s defense held firm over the final quarter to preserve the WVC victory.
Ruby Sorber made 10 saves in goal for Lake-Lehman (2-3).
Boys’ Soccer
Crestwood 2, Pittston Area 1 - Colin Gordon scored on a pair of direct kicks in the first half to provide the Comets with all the offense they would need to beat Pittston Area.
The Comets won despite being outshot 12-4. Crestwood had a 5-2 edge in corner kicks, and got a big game from goalkeeper Andrew Beurmann (nine saves) and the defense.
Gavin Wolfe answered Gordon’s first goal with an unassisted goal that drew Pittston Area back into a tie. Gordon’s second goal less than seven minutes later accounted for the final score.
Jackson Duddek had three saves for the Patriots.
Crestwood 6, Gregory the Great 3 - Niko Francisco scored two goals Ethan Zabroski tallied a goal and assist, and the Comets pulled away from a 3-3 tie to beat Gregory the Great in nonconference play.
Sean Rossi scored the eventual game-winner with about three minutes to play, and the Comets added two late goals to complete the win.
Golf
Crestwood 156, MMI Prep 212 - Sienna Smith continued her strong play with a 3-under score of 33, leading the Comets past MMI Prep at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Course.
Tommy Biscotti (40), Brady Johnson (40) and Luke Joseph (43) also figured in the Comets’ scoring.
Joe Mayernik paced the Preppers with a 45. Lake-Lehman 149, Crestwood 159 - LakeLehman knocked the Comets from the unbeaten ranks, placing four players in the 30s to post the 10-stroke victory.
Charlie Weidner paved the way for the Black Knights with a 35, and was followed closely by teammates AJ Borchert (36), Jackson Norconk (39) and Von Voelker (39).
Sienna Smith topped the Comets with a 37 and Tommy Biscotti chimed in with a 38.
Crestwood 167, Tunkhannock 182 - At Blue Ridge Trail, Tommy Biscotti and Brady Johnson tied for medalist honors with 39s, and Crestwood moved to 8-1 on the season with the home course win.
Ben Landon (43) and Caleb Georgetti (44) paced the Tigers.
Cross Country
Katie Kozich and Kaelyn Barker placed 1-2, and Crestwood’s girls defeated Hazleton Area (18-45) and MMI Prep (16-47) at last Wednesday’s WVC cluster meet at Valley Elementary/Middle School in Drums.
Kozich was first in 20:08, one second ahead of Barker (20:09) for the Lady Comets, who also received a fourth from Adrienne Sehbelock (21:03), a fifth from Ella Novelli (21:17) and a seventh from Alyssa Leicht (22:42).
Milana Daiute placed third for Hazleton Area, which defeated MMI Prep (23-32) in the triangular meet. Mary Kate Kupsky was sixth in 22:28 to lead MMI.
In the boys’ race, Crestwood’s Mason Staude finished first overall in a time of 17:16, but Hazleton Area edged the Comets 26-29 for the team win behind the 2-3 finishes of Franklin Ritz (17:58) and Owen Pollock (18:14), and the Cougars’ superior depth. The Cougars needed a sixth by Christian Natis-Mendez (18:58), a seventh by Ethan Kintzel (19:05) and an eighth by Darren Seiwell (19:13) to pull out the victory.
Backing up Staude for the Comets were Nate Higgins (fourth, 18:24), Jacob Lettieri (fifth, 18:39), Bradley Myers (ninth, 19:18) and Rowan Dietrich (10th, 19:21).
Crestwood went 1-1 on the day by beating MMI 15-50. Gavin Corchado was Preppers’ top
finisher in 29:18.
Girls’ Tennis
Crestwood 5, Berwick 0 - The Lady Comets continued their early-season run with a shutout of Berwick.
Hannah Ziegler, Cameron Carlos and Ella Richards notched singles wins, while Crestwood’s doubles teams of Paicey Clower/ Darin Khuseyn and Kendall Petrosky/Lucy Malia also were victorious.
Crestwood 5,
Holy Redeemer 0 - Ella Richards did not allow a set point, and Hanna Ziegler surrendered just one in their straight-sets singles wins for Crestwood (4-0).
Camerone Carlos held off Julia Gilchrist 7-6 (7-4 tie-breaker), 6-1 for the Lady Comets’ other singles win. The doubles teams of Paicey Clower/Darin Khuseyn and Kendall Petrosky/Lucy Malia both won in straight sets to complete the shutout.
college Notebook
Local players competing on college gridiron
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
The 2024 fall sports season is under way at colleges and universities nationwide, and we’ll have periodic updates on area athletes and how they are faring with their respective teams.
At Bloomsburg University, Crestwood High School graduate Ryan Petrosky is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior wide receiver for the Huskies. Petrosky is a Finance major from Mountain Top.
The Huskies opened the season last weekend with a 35-7 rout of Fairmont State and will play host to Seton Hill this Saturday at Redman Stadium.
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Former Crestwood High School football player Robert Knight is a 5-foot-9, 155-pound defensive back for the Wilkes University football team again this season. The sophomore is a Sports Management major from Mountain Top. The Colonels are riding high following last weekend’s seasonopening, 43-28 victory over cross-city rival King’s College in the 28th Mayor’s Cup game. Playing in front of nearly 2,500 fans at King’s McCarthy Stadium, Wilkes won in the debut of new head coach David Biever, a former Hazleton Area High School standout player. Wilkes will host Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in its home opener this Friday at 6 p.m.
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Crestwood Football
Comets bounce back for first football win, trounce Tigers
Season-opening setbacks to power programs Wyoming Area and Valley View put Crestwood’s 2023 football plans in jeopardy and its resolve to the test. Would the Comets be able to put it all together in Week 3 and get a bounce-back road win at Tunkhannock?
They answered those two questions with a resounding “Yes” on Friday night, rolling to a season-turning 55-15 victory over the homestanding Tigers.
The Comets’ single-wing offense broke loose for a seasonbest 532 yards -- 394 on the ground -- as seven different players scored a touchdown. Meanwhile, the defense created three turnovers and allowed just 133 yards and eight first downs in its most dominating performance of the year.
“The key for tonight’s win was tempo, tempo, tempo,” Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli told media members afterward. “Tempo was the difference tonight -- offensively and defensively -- and it was the kids who set that standard.
“We got a little glimmer of what we might be in the second half against Valley View,” he added. “We talked about that all week long, about what we could be and putting it all together. So we learn who we are and the
kids put it together tonight.”
The Comets (1-2) opened up the scoring less than two minutes in, when freshman running back Nate Walsh broke free on a 32-yard touchdown run at the 10:05 mark. Ethan Zabroski tacked on the first of his six PAT kicks, and it was 7-0.
Things really began heating up later in the quarter, when the two teams combined for four touchdowns in a 2-minute span that had fans on the edge of their seats. Junior runner Giovanni Barna started it for the Comets, scoring the first of his two touchdowns on a 24-yard run to make it 14-0. Tunkhannock (1-2) answered 13 seconds later, when Andrew Lupinski returned the ensuing kickoff 86 yards to cut the Comets’ lead in half.
The Tigers’ new-found momentum went away quickly when Crestwood junior quarterback Jaden Shedlock displayed his running talents with a 75-yard touchdown run to make it 20-7. Then, less than a minute later, Shedlock showed off his passing abilities, connecting with sophomore wide receiver Jack Rodgers on a 71-yard bomb that upped the Crestwood lead to 27-7 by quarter’s end.
The Comets’ 21-point secondquarter barrage put the game
out of reach. Senior tight end Lincoln Bibla got in on the act with a one-yard scoring run, and soph running back Matthew Bealla powered his way into the end zone on a 2-yard run to make it 41-7.
Barna’s second touchdown run, this time a 35-yarder, on the final play of the half pushed the Crestwood lead to 48-7 by intermission.
Sophomore runner Jacob Jeckell’s 12-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter wrapped up the Comets’ scoring, while Tunkhannock closed the scoring with 3:08 to play on a Lucas Ciprich 5-yard run and Randall Paxton 2-point conversion.
Shedlock, who returned after missing the Comets’ Week 2 loss at Valley View due to injury, rushed for a game-high 140 yards on just five carries, and completed all three of his passes for 138 yards.
Barna (6-83, 2 TDs) and Walsh (8-67, TD) combined for 160 yards on the ground in just 14 attempts.
The Comets’ difficult earlyseason schedule continues this Friday night with a home game against unbeaten Western Wayne (3-0). The Warriors are coming off a 34-23 victory over Wyoming Area, and also own wins over Susquehanna (42-14)
and Lackawanna Trail (28-7). Tunkhannock will host Nanticoke Area (0-3) on Friday.
CRE — Nate Walsh 32 run (Ethan Zabroski kick), 10:05
CRE — Giovanni Barna 24 run (Zabroski kick), 4:43
TUN — Andrew Lupinski 86 kick return (Jerome Callum kick), 4:30
CRE — Jayden Shedlock 75 run (kick failed), 4:13 CRE — Jack Rodgers 71 pass from Shedlock (Zabroski kick), 2:51
Second Quarter
CRE — Lincoln Bibla 5 run (Zabroski kick), 11:54 CRE — Matthew Bealla 2 run (Zabroski kick), 5:03
CRE — Barna 35 run (Zabroski kick), 0:00
Third Quarter
CRE — Jacob Jeckell 12 run (Cooper Laubach kick), 4:41
Fourth Quarter
TUN — Lucas Ciprich 5 run (Randall Paxton run), 3:08
TEAM STATISTICS
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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING - Crestwood: Nate Walsh 8-67, Jacob Jeckell 13-35, Jayden Shedlock 5-140, Giovanni Barna 6-83, Lincoln Bibla 1-5, Matthew Bealla 5-21, Dylan Bellas 2-6, Amias Ocasio 2-8, Dylan Gensil 3-8, Ryan Zelinka 4-21. Tunkhannock: Karver Lewis 10-32, Lucas Ciprich 6-25, Randall Paxton 1-10, Andrew Lupinski 1-4, Landon Bolcavage 1-11, Bobby Seidel 1-(-6).
