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More than just dam talk at Penn Lake meeting by Seth Isenberg

WHAT’S NEW IN WHITE HAVEN AND WEATHERLY: On Monday and Tuesday this week, The Journal-Herald toured the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s new home, above, and the newly renovated Weatherly Area School District facilities, below. Here are teasers of the two projects, the exterior of the House on the Hill, and the Elementary/Middle School Media Center. We’ll be showing much more over the next several weeks. JH: Ruth Isenberg

that there is a monthly report that council gets. And about At Penn Lake Borough getting a second engineer, it was pointed out that expenscouncil’s August 13 meeting, es for this first set of plans the big news is that a Short from Borton-Lawson have Term Rental ordinance has nearly ‘tapped out’ the dam been passed. Efforts will now fund — now showing $262.33 begin to put the rules into as a balance. There was push place, then find a method to back here, with former counenforce them. cil member and mayor Tim Another big change is that Lenahan explaining a second council approved advertising engineering quote would cost an amendment to the borat least $40,000, then asking ough’s zoning ordinance to allow for setbacks of 30′ front from where that would come? It was noted that the adand back, and 10′ side to side, visory group is doing public versus the existing 40′ and outreach. Their big work now 20′. With the 10′ setback, is looking high and low for there still would be at least a grants and low interest loans. 20′ space between buildings. The members of this group Dam Talk were thanked for all their What dominated this meet- work on this. ing was talk about the dam, There was praise from most including a long letter by an quarters about the tent meetindividual or group titled the ing that went over the issues “Penn Lake Citizens Action with the dam, and the first Committee.” The gist of the presentation of the proposed letter was to get the volunteer solutions. advisory group to post minAs for questions, there are utes. Another idea was to get a many. The answers to a bunch second engineer to present an of these will come when the alternate design, and a request DEP finally produces the conto have another outdoor meet- sent order — which will take months. Concerns included ing to discuss all the issues. Response to the letter how the spillway will be destarted with a reminder from See PENN LAKE, page 7 borough solicitor Jack Dean that the advisory group is not a public body — council is. Council members pointed out

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Editorial Counting on you—1 by Ruth Isenberg It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census—but it’s almost too late. Census responses are due by the end of this month, and they are lagging behind 10 years ago. That’s not a good thing. The Census is the official count that determines how many representatives our area has in Congress, and how much grant money is available for our communities. If we are undercounted, we cheat ourselves of federal dollars and influence. There are a few theories as to why the count is lagging. In the past, census forms were sent to every home; this year people were expected to go online to be counted. Covid-19 certainly didn’t help with the door-to-door counting effort. And mistrust of government is high, on both the left and the right. But really, the reason doesn’t matter. What matters is getting an accurate count. It really isn’t too late. Go online to www.2020census.gov and fill out the form. It’s quick and easy, and it’s important.

Counting on you—2 by Ruth Isenberg September is Hunger Action Month. The Feeding Pennsylvania orgranization is urging everyone to learn about food insecurity, and then act to do something about it. Our local food banks need volunteers and donations. It’s easy to get involved, and a direct benefit to our communities.

From the Archives From The Weatherly Herald, Thurs., Sept. 17, 1970 James Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers The Weatherly Area School Board filled the two still vacant teaching positions just ahead of the start of the school year. Added were Patricia Pachacek at a $6,300 annual salary, and Jayne Hittinger, at a $7,800 salary. Also, Audrey Clemens was approved as a part-time English instructor, at a rate of $22.50 per day. Total District enrollment for the start of the year is 1,012 students. A long list of repairs were listed as done over the summer months, ahead of the start of the year. Three high school and five elementary school classrooms were painted, as were hallways and the gymnasium. All damaged windows were replaced. The schools were ‘cleaned and scrubbed in preparation for opening day.’ The board approved using a station wagon owned by Francis Cherasara, a faculty member, for eight miles a day at a rate of $6 per day, until a new station wagon arrives — it will be bid out shortly. Dress regulations were published for High School students in this issue. Among the items not allowed were blue jeans, extremely tight trousers, no socks, sideburns below the ear, beards or mustaches, hair below the collar and hair covering the ears — for boys; and for girls, no v-neck sweaters without blouses, no short skirts, no rollers or clips in the hair, and no extremely tight clothing. A letter to the editor is published, starting on the front

playing as Notre Dame, earned an exciting comefrom-behind win over Jim Thorpe’s Penn State team, falling behind by two touchdowns only to rally to tie the game in the third quarter, and in the last two minutes, run and pass the ball down the At the Weatherly Borough field to score and seal an 18-12 Council meeting, promises were made to have power and win. In memory of Garber, water available to the new who passed away this Carbon County Home by November 15 so the contractor past October. can ‘begin pouring the conAt the Grandstand of the crete roof.’ Sewer lines to the Bloomsburg Fairs this year building will need to be in by are: The King Family Monday April 1. – Tuesday – Wednesday; two shows Thursday for Jeannie From the Sidelines, Riley and Bobby Vinton; and by Don Garber Friday & Saturday – John The 30-6 score of the Davidson. On Monday Sept. opening football game of the Wrecker’s 1970 season “didn’t 28, Chitwood’s Thrill Show will perform at 2:15. paint a true picture of our Wrecker’s efforts during the From The Journal-Herald game.” The Wreckers scored September 20, 1990 the first touchdown, but inClara and Jay Holder, juries before and during the Publishers game took their toll. The front page features a Garber noted that the next photo of Kidder Township game, here in Weatherly, will Volunteer Fire Co. #1’s new be versus Lackawanna Trail. engine. A firemen’s parade He writes that the Rev. Don starting at the Fire House in Stump ‘will have to walk the Lehigh Tannery will travel fence a bit’ considering that into East Side, then cross the his brother-in-law is Trail’s Lehigh into White Haven becoach. fore heading back to Tannery. This year’s cross country squad has only 6 members. Long-time Penn Lake CounThey have a 9 meet schedule, then the league meet on Octo- cil member Ann Lenahan was ber 20 and District 11 meet on thanked for her many years of service to the communithe 22nd. ty — she had submitted her Dutch Ratzak and Bonsey letter of resignation. Nancy Thrash will be going north McReynolds stepped forward soon for the final fishing trip to Canada this year… And will to fill the seat until the elecbring home ‘some fish that tip tion in 1991. The Wrights Creek bridge is the scales around 10 pounds. closed to vehicles because it’s Football players and stuin dangerous condition. The dents hope to have a bonfire bridge is due to be replaced tomorrow night at Eurana later this year, or in the spring Park for a rally ahead of this of 1991. weekend’s game. The local Knee-Hi team, See ARCHIVES, page 6 page, about sharing the field at Eurana Park. There seem to be some hard feelings between the adult softball program and the football teams, from the PeeWees and Knee-Hi’s to the High School’s.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 — PAGE 3 Satellite Dish Antenna Section 306 Private NoncommerNotice is hereby given that on cial Swimming Pools September 28, 2020 at 6:45 p.m., Section 307 Lots Divided by Zonthe Packer Township Board of ing Boundaries Supervisors will conduct a public Section 308 Projections into PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed 2021 Budget hearing in the Township Building, Required Yards for East Side Borough, totaling 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, Section 309 Exception to Height $376,092.62, has been prepared Pennsylvania. Limitations The purpose of the public Section 310 Required Access and is available for inspection in the windows of the Municipal hearing is to discuss, inform and Section 311 Land Development Building, 170 Center Street, East receive public comments on pro- Approval for Certain Uses posed Zoning Ordinance for Pack- Section 312 Visibility at IntersecSide Borough. Also scheduled for adoption er Township. The Township will be tions and Private Driveways is Resolution 2021-1, which es- adopting an amended and revised Section 313 Fences and Walls tablishes a property tax rate of Zoning Ordinance for Packer Section 314 Public Utilities three (3) mills on each dollar of Township. Section 315 Sewage Disposal Notice is further given that the Section 316 Highway Occupancy assessed valuation. The proposed budget and tax Packer Township Board of Super- Permit resolution is scheduled for adop- visors, Carbon County, Pennsyl- Section 317 Soil Erosion and tion at a public meeting to be held vania, will conduct a special meet- Sedimentation Control on October 1, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. ing for the sole purpose of acting Section 318 Placement of Mobile in the playground located adjacent upon the revised Zoning Ordi- Homes nance on September 28, 2020 at Section 319 Conflicting Regulato the municipal building. 7:00 p.m. in the Township Build- tions Carol Ann Lenahan, ing, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weather- Section 320 Flag Lots Secretary 9/17 ly, Pennsylvania. ARTICLE 4 — ZONING MAP The purpose of the Special AND ZONING DISTRICTS LEGAL NOTICE Meeting is to discuss, inform and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, receive public comments on pro- Section 401 Official Zoning Map that Letters Testamentary have posed Zoning Ordinance for Pack- Section 402 Changes to Official been issued in the Estate of Anna er Township. The Township will be Zoning Map H. Ravina a/k/a Anna Ravina, adopting an amended and revised Section 403 Interpretation of late of 222 First Street, Weather- Zoning Ordinance for Packer Boundaries Section 404 Classes of Zoning ly, Pennsylvania who died on the Township. Districts 7th day of August, 2020 by the The proposed revised Zoning ARTICLE 5 — ZONING Register of Wills of Carbon Coun- Ordinance includes the following: DISTRICT REGULATIONS ty to Cindy Ann Ravina Hart, 65 ARTICLE 1 — GENERAL Section 501 A-1 Agricultural Stepping Stone Lane, Sewell, NJ PROVISIONS District 08080. All persons indebted to Section 101 Title Section 502 R-1 Single Family said estate are requested to make Section 102 Purpose Residential District payment, and those having claims Section 103 Community Develop- Section 503 B-1 Business District to present the same without delay ment Objectives Section 504 C-1 Conservation to: Section 104 Interpretation District Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Section 105 Compliance with Section 505 I-1 Light Industrial Gillespie, Miscavige Ordinance Required District & Ferdinand, LLC Section 106 Severability ARTICLE 6 — SPECIAL EXCEP67 North Church Street Section 107 Repealer TIONS Hazleton, PA 18201 Section 108 Effective Date 10/1 Section 601 Purpose ARTICLE 2 — DEFINITIONS Section 602 General Provisions Section 201 Application and Section 603 Site Plan Interpretation Section 604 Impact Analysis Section 202 Definitions Section 605 General Standards in the ARTICLE 3 — GENERAL and Criteria TV REGULATIONS ARTICLE 7 — CONDITIONAL Section 301 Attached Accessory USES 20th ANNIVERSARY Structures Section 701 Purpose on Blue Ridge TV 13 Section 302 Unattached accesso- Section 702 General Provisions HOSTS: Alex & JoAnne Zidock ry structures Section 703 Procedure for SubTHURS. 9:30 PM Section 303 Corner Lot RestricReplays: FRI. 8:30 AM & 9:30 PM mission and Decision SAT. 12:30 PM • SUN. 1 AM & 11:30 AM tion Section 704 General Standards MON. 12 AM & 6 AM Section 304 Types of Residential Section 705 Classified ConditionALL OUTDOORS • WILDLIFE Accessory Structures HUNTING & FISHING al Uses CONSERVATION • ENVIRONMENT Section 305 Noncommercial

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Obituaries

ANDREW S. BREINER Andrew S. Breiner, 36 years of age, of Garibaldi THERESA A. LESKO MARIE E. LEHOTTA Ave. New mother (GG) to Olivia and Theresa A. (Washelofsky) sightseeing, shopping and Marie E. Lehotta, a longColumbus Stephen Johnson of SaratoLesko, beloved mother and Broadway shows. Theresa’s time resident of Tamaqua, section of grandadored grandchildren and and 4 year ga Springs, NY, Emma, and NesquehonRyan Wilson of Hopkinton, mother, of great-grandchildren brought resident ing, passed MA.; son-in-law Dan WheaLausanne her the most joy to her life. of Heriaway unton of Hometown; loving Township, Born in Hazle Township, tage Hills expectedly aunt to several nieces and Weatherly, she was the daughter of the Sr. Living on Saturday, September 12, nephews. passed away late John and Rose (Pavilsky) Ctr. in 2020, at home. A graduate of the former St. peacefully Washelofsky. Theresa was preWeatherBorn Thursday, December Jerome High School, Marie on Sunday, deceased by her husband ly, passed 29, 1983 in Lehighton, Phe is was a member of St. John September Joseph W. Lesko Sr. on Deaway survived by his mother, Jac13, 2020, at cember 7, 2013. She was also peacefully on Friday, Septem- XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. Ma- queline (Sterling ) Turner home while in the care of her preceded in death by brothers, ber 11, 2020, at Lehigh Valley rie worked for the former J.E. and her husband Mark of family after a courageous batWeatherly; father, Steven John Jr., Edward and Frank and Cedar Crest at 91 years of age. Morgan Knitting Mills and retired in 1993. Upon retiretle with pancreatic cancer. Breiner and his companion sisters Mrs. Kathleen Mingione Born Friday, August 2, Theresa attended Hazle and Mrs. Jennie Stefanisko. 1929 in Hazleton, she was the ment, Marie moved to Frank- Lorraine Wing of Jim Thorpe; ford Delaware residing there Township High School and daughter, Kayley, and sons, Surviving are son, Joseph J. daughter of the late Harry until 2016. was a member of Our Lady Chase and Nevan Breiner, all Lesko Jr. and his wife Sharon; and Margaret (McCall) Marie will be missed by all of Lourdes Roman Catholic of Nesquehoning; brothers, daughters, Andrea M. (Lesko) Scheitrumpf. Marie was also for there are so many wonder- Joshua Breiner his wife Church of Weatherly. She Pudliner and her husband predeceased by her husband, ful cherished memories. worked for Tung-Sol and RCA Harold, Cheryl A. (Lesko) Edgar J. Lehotta in 1987; Danielle and their three Private arrangements enchildren, Anna, Raegan and before retiring from WeathHirko and her husband David, daughter, Joan Ann Wheaton trusted to the E. Franklin Grif- Carson of Lansford, Tristen erwood Carbon County Home all of Weatherly; grandchilin 2017; sister, Nancy Jamiefiths Funeral Home & Crema- Breiner and his son Marshall where she worked in the didren, Erin Visicaro and her son in 2005. tion Services, Inc., Tamaqua. of Berwick; paternal grandetary department. husband Philip, Nicolai Lesko Surviving are daughInterment is in St. Jerome mother, Sandra Breiner of ter, Donna Wilson and her Theresa was an excellent and his husband David Lisk, R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua. Lansford, and many beloved Caitlin Anthony and her hushusband Stephen of Saracook and house keeper and Memorials in her name to: family and friends. toga Springs, NY. She was enjoyed crocheting. She loved band Girard, Olivia Hirko Lehigh Valley Hospice, a warm and loving grandA 2003 graduate of Panther and Karoline Hirko; three 2024 Lehigh Street, Suite 100, Valley High School, Andrew great-grandchildren, Philip J. mother to Timothy Wilson worked for KME Mobile and Natasha R. Visicaro and and his wife Melissa of Hop- Allentown, PA 18103 or Equipment of Nesquehoning Riley R. Anthony. Theresa kinton MA,, Alison JohnHeritage Hill Senior Comfor many years. An avid outis also survived by her loving son, wife of the late William doorsman, Andrew enjoyed Johnson who passed away in munity, 800 Sixth Street, twin sister Eleanor Barna, Weatherly, PA 18255 racing, and recently formed Freeland. She is survived by 2012, of Saratoga Springs, Online condolences may be Breiner Team Racing, intromany loving and caring nieces NY, Christopher Wilson and Philip J. Jeffries made to the family at www. his wife Shannon McCarthy ducing his sons to racing. and nephews. 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Section 1606 Development Regulations Section 1607 Location/Management of Common Open Space Section 1608 Phasing of Development Section 1608 Enforcement and Modification of Provisions of the Plan Section 1610 Application for Tentative Approval Section 1611 Public Hearings Section 1612 Findings Section 1613 Status of Plan After Tentative Approval Section 1614 Application fo Final Approval Section 1615 Jurisdiction and Legal Remedies ARTICLE 17 — APPEALS Section 1701 Appeals to Court Complete copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for public inspection without charge or a copy obtained for a charge not greater than the costs thereof at the Township Office located at 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the Carbon County Law Library, Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and The Journal-Herald, 211 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania. Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire PACKER TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR 1 East Catawissa Street P.O. Box 127 Nesquehoning, PA 18240

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Veterans Corner

Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com This article was written on September 14th, the actual date WWII ended in the Pacific. Nation Celebrates VJ Day 1945 (Victory over Japan) There was much celebration on May 8, 1945 when the horror of the Nazi regime ended, but even more so on September 14, 1945 — the end of WWII. The two dates marked for many from White Haven their return home, but May 8th to some, meant they would travel halfway around the world to join in another war. For a few of our townspeople, they would bear witness to what the word horror really means. True horrors of WWII, and all wars is diminished and hidden by TV screens, it can be told by books and news stories, but cannot be felt. The smells of war are many, be it the dead, the smoke, or the entire dying decaying landscape. It has a look beyond the death and carnage. Starving children, dead and dying animals all stand out against the blackened and burned out landscapes. The anniversary of the end of WWII was just the beginning of a new hell for a few of White Haven’s hometown

heroes. A White Haven area sailor served as a gunner’s mate on a destroyer when a Japanese suicide plane slammed into the ship, knocking him against a steel frame, causing injury. In pain, he continued to fight off swarms of attacking aircraft. Unknown to him at the time he had a fractured spine and neck. There were no doctors on that ship. He fought on until the end of war, not treated. After surviving the war, he returned home and found out here that he fractured his spine and neck. American ships were the first into Japan as early as August 15th as an occupying force. The formal surrender was on September 2nd, 1945. For the two weeks before the famous newsreel of General Douglas MacArthur accepting surrender, many US sailors were detailed to help in the removal of the dead Japanese civilians. In fierce bombing raids, everything dies — children and adults, pets, domestic livestock, pigeons, birds, bees and fish — Bombs have no conscience. Another White Haven area soldier, serving in the 101st Airborne, dropped into the D-day landings and was shot immediately, but he kept going and at great risk saved the

lives of a bazooka team pinned down. He received a Bronze Star with a “V” and a Purple Heart. Still wounded, he fought on with the nearly one million of US military. Near the war’s end, he again parachuted into occupied Holland, but his plane was off course and he landed in a German POW camp. As the war was going badly for Germany, the POW camps were staffed by members the SS. In the camp, he was treated harshly. The barracks there had no heat in the winter. He survived on only thin pumpkin soup. During his stay, he was “rifle butted” in the lower back for having a notebook. At the end, with the Russians approaching, the Germans fled. Unable to walk, he crawled out to freedom and in a few miles, he met the Russians. A Russian doctor gave him an injection and with that, he was able to walk back to the American lines. The months in the prison camp took its toll. He spent a year in a hospital in Long Island before returning to White Haven where he never spoke of his sacrifice. Neither man, nor the other White Haven POWs and unsung heroes, ever did. They were self-described men of White Haven, just doing their duty.

Free Meals for Weatherly Youths The kitchen at the Weatherly Area Elementary School will be preparing meals, to give to students under the age of 18 who come by the school Monday to Friday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. There are breakfasts and lunches. On Fridays,

meals will be given for the weekend as well. There is no charge, explained Weatherly Area School District business manager Natasha Milazzo. Pickups are at the front of the Elementary School.

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The East Side Inn features Monday Night Football.

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The Weatherly Rotary Club will try to bring some Christmas cheer to men and women from the Weatherly area who are serving in the armed forces, by having oversized cards signed by as many names of locals as will fit. The cards are out at local businesses.

Citizens’ Fire Company in Weatherly is completing a painting of all fire plugs in the borough — color coded as to effectiveness.

The Crestwood Comets football team coasted to their third-straight victory, versus the previously unbeaten Bishop O’Reilly team. It was a close game “The Club” at the Mountain in the first half, with the Laurel Golf Course is hosting Comets leading 15-8 at the its grand opening of their new half, but in the second half, Crestwood pulled away, building. This week, there will be a grand opening lunch scoring the next 27 points. This coming weekend was buffet for $4.95 per person, to be idle, but an exhibition and a contest to win a set game has been scheduled this of free golf clubs, and other Saturday afternoon versus prizes. Athens, at their field. Next Saturday, the Comets will host White Haven council, at Shenandoah Valley for anoththeir meeting on the 13th, discussed the status of Dam 2 er exhibition. Road, finding that it is not a Winners of the White Haven borough owned street. Reports also list “no progress on Volunteer Fire Company raffle the Lamson subdivision, or on were advertised — 44 prizes. paving of roads in Woodhaven.” Century21 Ruggiero Real Estate announced two agents successfully completed a rigorous three-day training course in commercial real estate — Maggie Flartey and Brian McCardle.

Sully’s Story

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While that was happening, the hand-held tracker lost communication with Sully’s collar. The last route that the tracker Family members come in all showed was a straight path shapes and sizes. Some even from the top of Stagecoach have four legs and fur. Our furRoad down to a pond on state ry little family member is Sully, game lands across from the a 30 lb., tri-colored Beagle Weatherly Country Inn. That’s whom we adopted from a shelunusual because like most ter in February 2019. We know Beagles, Sully rarely traveled little about Sully’s life before in a straight line when his adoption other than he was nose was to the ground. The found as a stray in Schuylkill last signal the tracker received county and believed to be was from several feet into the abandoned. We had taken in pond and that’s odd because two shelter Beagles previously Sully is not a swimmer. This and we were ready to welcome suggests that Sully’s collar a third, so Sully left his shelter when doing so. On the afternoon of Monday, 5/11/20, the may have been removed and life behind and started a new thrown into the pond. An extwo dogs went out for a stroll one in Weatherly. As Sully settled into his new in the woods off of Stagecoach tensive search of the area was Road. A short time later, Dash conducted, but neither the home, he made fast friends returned home by himself and collar nor Sully was found. He with the Labrador/Hound has been missing ever since. bleeding. He was immediatemix next door named Dash. As word of Sully’s disapThey liked to explore the great ly taken to the closest anipearance spread, members of mal emergency hospital and outdoors together and they admitted with serious injuries. the community stepped up to always wore tracking collars help find him. Some people showed up in person and helped us search the woods and pond. Others called and offered to assist in any way they could. Several called to inform us of Beagle sightings. We are extremely grateful for all those acts of kindness and to the people responsible for them, we say thank you. We also want to thank the community for continuing to be aware and on the lookout for our beloved pup. It’s been four months since Sully went missing and we are still offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to his return. Call or text 570-5829343 day or night. All tips received will be investigated and will remain confidential. We look forward to the day when Sully is back home with his family where he belongs. Then this incident, like his life in the shelter, will become a distant memory and he and his best friend Dash will finally be able to make new ones. The Thrash Family

ALA to hold unbaked pizza sale The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold an unbaked pizza sale Friday, September 25, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the post home. The cost for a regular pizza is $10, and $1 extra for each additional topping. The top-

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Weatherly Area High School Homecoming in 2020 by Seth Isenberg Homecoming night for the Weatherly Area High School will be different this year, due to COVID and school being online. This fall, the event will be on Friday night, September 25, and you must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are free, available at ticketsource. us (search for Weatherly Homecoming). Organizers are looking to limit the event to

students, plus one each, to a maximum of 250 people. The event will be at the L&L Fire Company starting at 6, continuing to 10 p.m. There will be food, candy and beverages for sale by the cheerleaders. It’s a movie night on an outdoor screen, so bring a blanket for the lawn. And bring a face mask to wear – it’s a must. At 8 p.m., the homecoming king and queen will be announced.

Child Safety Seat Inspection for free this Sunday Child passenger seat technicians from the local State Police barracks in Blakeslee will give a free safety seat inspection to anyone who comes by the barracks this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “73% of child car seats are not used correctly.”

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signed, and whether there was a way to keep the road. The property owner nearest the spillway is concerned that land could be taken for the work. Many want to hear what the cost would be to add the road

The inspections are Sunday, the 20th, at the Fern Ridge Barracks, 127 Parkside Ave. in Blakeslee (turn at the Burger King, take the first left and the barracks is on the left behind the hotel). For additional information, contact Trooper Richard Weinstock at 570 646-2271. back. Others want to better understand the idea of the ford. There is an advocate to spread the loan cost over 40 years, to reduce the big increase in taxes. More in next week’s Journal-Herald. This meeting, held on Zoom, was attended by all council members, and 33 of us online.

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50-year Certificates of Continuous Membership were presented to Robert B. Graham and John “Jack” J. Shields by post commander Christopher R. Keller at the September meeting. World War 2 veteran Walter F Kunkel also received a 75-year certificate. The Post meeting is held on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. American Legion membership is now open to all veterans who have served honorably in the armed services regardless of whether they served in a wartime conflict or not. All Weatherly Area veterans are invited to join Post 360. Contact Post Adjutant Donald Adams at 570-427-5071 if you have any questions. Walk-In Tubs

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Seth’s Sightings A Ruff Week Over the summer, Ruth and I had finally come to a point where we wanted another dog or two in our house again. While we miss our Chess, our English pointer, who was with us for 11 years, we also were ready for someone new after over a year with no dog. Friends had started a search, and we were given a distinguished-looking Schnauzer mix to keep us company. The dog was rescued from a farm down south, where she’d not been treated well. Now, she’s slowly coming around to the idea of a safe, warm place, regular meals, and soft touches, rubs and more.

Late last week, another of our friends reached out to see if we still wanted a dog. Learning that we already had one, there was the idea of taking on another. We have had a male and female, a big one and a little one, before Chess’ time, so we agreed to take a look on Sunday. What we found was a 7 year-old pointer who had just been given up by a caring family. He’s big — bigger than our largest Labrador retriever had been. He’s 80 pounds and over 2 and a half feet tall. He’s also a gentle and fun boy, who misses his old home. We’ll take it day by day with him, but so far, we’ve seen glimpses of the goofy guy un-

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between Alabama and Louisiana. It’s weird weather. Our hockey cheering was for naught — both teams lost so we’ll now just check scores. I heard from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, who are dangling the prospect of the new season starting in December. I’m just hoping we can attend in person — though socially distanced. Maybe this year we’ll get Penguins masks as part of our gear. For basketball, the Celtics are moving on to the Eastern finals — go Celtics. The Patriots won behind QB Cam Newton, so I’m happy there. We’ll see how that plays out through the season. The Eagles, however, need to get better. As for college football, I really want to see the Big10 get an October start. Maybe the league can find neutral sites where the Michigan teams can play — though if the NFL’s Lions can play in Detroit — so can Michigan State and U of Michigan. On a side note, we have friends who have a student at Temple U. They just moved

most of their students out of the dorms, and will teach online. I want to believe that students who are smart enough to be at these places of higher learning can keep themselves healthy to allow for in-person classes. This weekend, Eagle Arms is coming through with a long-delayed but finally here gun show, to be held in the Split Rock convention hall Saturday and Sunday. I’ve got a shopping list for some cold weather Army surplus clothing, and a couple of winter driving items. The weekend is also Rosh Ha Shanah, so Happy New Year to those who celebrate. It looks like many of our friends will be attending services via Zoom. We harvested the lone apple from one of my apple trees. It was wonderful … but a rather skimpy yield. Ruth and I and the dogs will have to go out to orchards this weekend to get a bag full, while trying out some new dog parks. See you out there — stay healthy.

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With a shortened schedule and the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering in the backdrop of all high school sports this fall, girls’ volleyball will look a little different than usual in 2020. Per the governor’s guidance, it is unlikely many, if any, fans will be in attendance for volleyball games this year. How that will affect the environment in which games are played is sure to be on the mind of every team in the area. Besides the health risks, there is also some turnover in the makeup of these local teams. At Crestwood, first-year head coach Megan Johanssen is looking to fill the large shoes of her program-building predecessor. “Our goal will be to learn and grow together as a team this season,” she said. “As the new coach and former player for Crestwood, I am honored and motivated to build from what Mike Williams has brought to this team for over two decades.” Sam Andes (libero), Carly Bono (outside hitter), Ellie Glowacki (outside hitter), Melanie Golden (setter), Jadyn Hooper (middle hitter) and Kelsey Kulak (middle hitter) return from last year’s 9-6 squad. Tessa Pollock and Makayla Breslin are among those look-

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Crestwood returns seeking a fourth straight District 2 Class 2A soccer title, and Weatherly Area is back after a 12-win season in 2019. There’s excitement in the air for area soccer teams this fall, even though the coronavirus pandemic has left its mark on their preparation. Teams will have to work around the restrictions brought on by COVID-19, but they are more than willing to do what it takes in order to participate. “It’s been a little different this summer,” Crestwood boys’ coach David McFarland said. “The restrictions have made it more difficult to hold our typical summer non-mandatory practices. But most of the guys have looked forward, asked for more practices. We created a Facebook group for the team. I’d do individual workouts, every day or every other day, the kids would post their own workouts. Instead of meeting

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nitely fill those spots. That’s a fourth of the team that will have to be rebuilt,” McFarland said. Back in the fold are key returnees Tyler Feretti, Johnny Olesnik, Ben Rossi, Hunter Rolles, Nick Rugieri, Trey Zabroski and Mike Gileski. “We have a lot of players that are pretty young, some juniors, sophomores coming up and a good, big senior class. I’m definitely counting on those guys to fill in,” McFarland said. “I think they’re ready. The senior class has gone through this already. We just hope to have a good beginning of the season next week. If we can start with a win we can keep it going. The key is to perform well the first three games since we haven’t had as many games going into the season. Typically we have five or six games under our belt by now.”

Weatherly Area Boys The Wreckers went 12-7 a year ago (7-5 Schuylkill League) to reach the district playoffs. Although several key members graduated, including top goal-scorer Elijah Derr, standout goalkeeper Dalton

Tompkins, Josh Andreuzzi and Nick Pleban, the standards remain high for the Wreckers. “Our strengths are our leadership (nine seniors) and yearround activity,” coach Kennedy said. “Our concerns are consistency, some ups and downs last year, and a goal scorer, having lost last year’s leader and seven of the top 10 scorers.” Kennedy is looking for returnees like Luke Derr, Antonio Colecio and Trevor Lowman, and newcomers such as Tyler Veasie and Frankie Willis to help keep the Wreckers moving in the right direction. “Our goals for the season are three-fold: attain a better or same record as last season, win a district playoff game, and challenge for a division playoff berth. There is rising interest in the sport locally, in our zip code at least. The youth system and various area leagues saw a 10-fold increase in participation. This includes a significant contribution from college-age players and older alumni to teams that also included high school players.” Kennedy is being assisted by Connie Derr, Elijah Derr and

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Crestwood Girls Head coach James Zabiegalski sees plenty of promise and determination in this year’s squad, which features returning players Nicole Joseph, Rachel Zingaretti, Julia Ross, Jalyn Cook and Brooke Rinehimer. They were part of a team that went 7-10-1 overall last season, 4-7-1 in WVC play. “Our athletes showed incredible dedication during a difficult offseason and preseason,” Zabiegalski said. “They are grateful for the opportunity to compete this season and are anxious to demonstrate the results of their commitment.”

Weatherly Area Girls The Lady Wreckers did not win a match last season, but hope to change that by working hard and growing as a group. Kelly Royer, Ally Bloom, Nicole Osifat, Tiffany McCroy, Tanya McCroy and Isabella Wagner return with experience for William Bartel’s team. Newcomers Erin Prete, Bethany Houser, Juliette Bartel and Milana Greer hope to add punch to the lineup this fall. “We lost five girls to graduation and one starter did not return because of COVID,” Bartel said. “I think we play super hard and never give up, but most of my girls have very limited youth soccer backgrounds. They learn on the job and get better as their experience grows. “We have a tough league schedule. We haven’t been able to grab a win against some real tough league opponents, but we will go down fighting and represent our school the best we can.”

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Cross Country Previews

Cross Country teams looking for big seasons High school cross country returned this week, albeit with a much different look amid the coronavirus pandemic that threatened to shut it and all

fall sports down completely. Different looking starts and finishes, runners and coaches wearing masks, disposable sticks used for placing, tem-

perature checks and spectator limitations were what was in store. There were no post-race embraces or team tents allowed for runners,

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coaches and family members to congregate. Invitationals won’t be held this season, and it remains uncertain of how, or if, a postseason takes place. However, the Schuylkill League recently announced that the league championships will be held Oct. 19, at the Schuylkill Country Club. It will be a varsity-only event. What is certain is that a handful of state qualifiers return to bring hope for another exciting season. At Crestwood, two-time defending District 2 Class AA champion Molly DeMarzo is back after placing 10th at the PIAA championships last fall as a sophomore. At Weatherly Area, reigning District 11 Class A boys champion Scotty Zoscin also returns, along with several talented teammates as the Wreckers take aim at a big season. “All we can do is follow the protocols and procedures that are put in front of us,” Ryan Kately, Weatherly Area’s firstyear coach, said. “If the changes put in place is what we have to do to have a season, we will do whatever it takes for these kids to have a chance to get out on the course and compete. All my runners, and the runners around the league and state deserve a season and I’m glad we are going forward with the season to give these athletes some sort of normalcy in their lives.” “We are just grateful to be back at the grind,” added Crestwood coach Robert Moulton. “There was/is a lot of uncertainty with COVID. There is always this lack of knowing in life which brought forth the kids’ ability to become adaptable in any situa-

tion. Crestwood cross country kept fighting through it all and learned a valuable lesson: to just have fun with the sport since we did not know when we would be racing again).” Here’s a look at what to expect from the Crestwood and Weatherly Area cross country teams this fall:

Crestwood Boys The Comets return their entire lineup from a year ago, when they went 13-3 as a team in Wyoming Valley Conference action. Among the key returnees are Nash Greene, Eric Johnson, Jack Scanlan, Kyle Price, Tom Haydt and Josh Partington. Newcomers Weston Medvetz and James Modrovsky are also looking to crack the lineup. “We are hoping to keep making a jump in the standings and just give our all every meet,” Molton said. “As someone once said, ‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do.’” Molton will be assisted by Amy Viti, Keith Junas, Gina Jakubowski, Brandon Whitman and Aaron Keller.

Weatherly Area Boys The Wrecker lineup is loaded with experienced runners looking to take it up a notch in 2020 and make a run at a division and district championship. Scotty Zoscin’s return following his district championship is just the start of things. Also back are former state qualifier Frankie Willis, Jacob Parker, Brady Walters, Ricky Ray, Michael Berger and Nathan Tripp. They were all part of a team that went 15-3 overall, and 12-2 in Division II of the Schuylkill See CROSS COUNTRY, page 15

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Weatherly Area sports roundup

Weatherly runners win opener; Wrecker golfers still in first place The Weatherly Area boys’ cross country team made its debut a successful one Monday, sweeping division rivals Shenandoah Valley, Mahanoy Area and Schuylkill Haven in Schuylkill League action in Mahanoy City. Scotty Zoscin, Frankie Willis and Jacob Parker finished 1-2-3 to lead the Wreckers. Zoscin was first in 19:18, four seconds ahead of Willis and 10 seconds in front of Parker. Michael Berger and Ricky Ray rounded out the Wreckers’ scoring in seventh and eighth place, respectively, as the Wreckers posted key early season wins, particularly over the Blue Devils (21-34). They eased past the Golden Bears (15-46) and the Hurricanes (17-42). Joelvi Nunez paced the Devils in fourth place overall (19:31), and teammate Connor Stasulli (20:06) was sixth. As-

tin Daniel was fifth overall for Schuylkill Haven, which edged Mahanoy Area 23-33. 1. Zoscin (W) 19:18; 2. Willis (W) 19:22; 3. Parker (W) 19:28; 4. Nunez (SV) 19:31; 5. Daniel (SH) 20:04; 6. Stasulli (SV) 20:06; 7. Olayo (SV) 20:13; 8. Berger (W) 20:15; 9. Ray (W) 20:17; 10. Monjaraz (SV) 20:21.

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Maddison Quick was first overall in 23:53 as Mahanoy Area’s girls defeated Weatherly, Shenandoah Valley and Schuylkill Haven, all by 15-50 scores. Kaylee Senglar finished sixth overall and Madison Bowles, Shayla Mullen and Isabella Kramer placed 8th. Danielle Gordon was second overall in 25:14, and Elizabeth Marshman (28:35) came in seventh for the Lady Wreckers, who had just four runners competing and didn’t score in the team competition. 1. Quick (MA) 23:53; 2. Gordon (W) 25:14; 3. Fridirici (SH) 25:25; 4. Minning (SH); 5. Donovan (SV) 26:01; 6. Senglar (MA) 28:02; 7. Marshman (W) 28:35; 8. Bowles (MA) 28:49; 9. Mullen (MA) 28:51; 10. Kramer (MA) 30:49.

105s, to lead Weatherly (7-1). The Wreckers are one-half Ben Ramirez earned medgame ahead of Mahanoy Area alist honors with a 90 at (6-1) in the division standings Mountain Valley Golf Course, heading into their Wednesday and the first-place Wreckers showdown this week at Mounheld off upset-minded Marian tain Valley. 405-414 in a Schuylkill League Walter Pavlick shot a 95 and Division II match Monday Carl Moyer finished with a 99 afternoon. for Marian (0-7). Luke Walser Ethan Broskoskie, Antonio (109) and Mason MazurkiColecio, Jack Nemshick, and wecz (111) rounded out the Maddie vonFrisch all carded Colts’ scoring.

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League last season. Shenandoah Valley won the division championship a year ago with a 14-0 record, and also return most of its lineup. “The goal is to be running in November,” Kately said. “After falling short of their goals last season, I think we are hungrier than ever to get out to race and compete.”

Crestwood Girls The Lady Comets went 14-2 a year ago, and hope to make a run at a WVC Division I championship this fall. Although Hana Bader was lost to graduation, Crestwood is bolstered by the return of two-time district champ and state qualifier Molly DeMarzo, just a junior. Regina Pirolli

and Julia Johnson also return, with Jaden Weiss and Maggie Kozich among the newcomers to watch. “We are just grateful to be back at the grind,” Molton said. “It was some of the happiest times for the team to be back practicing when this was often not seen as the most fun.”

Weatherly Area Girls The Lady Wreckers bring back the trio of Danielle Gordon, Elizabeth Marshman and Elizabeth Knight to anchor the team. Newcomers Kendall Gerhart and Mellanie Marshman round out a small, but eager squad looking to build the program.” Our goal is to be competitive in every meet and improve our times throughout the season as well as build confidence in themselves,” Kately stressed.

Weatherly Area 373, Nativity 444 - At Mountain Laurel, Ben Ramirez shot the low round of 84 as the Wreckers rolled past visiting Nativity last Thursday. Jack Nemshick came in at 95, and teammates Maddie vonFrisch, Ethan Broskoskie and Antonio Colecio all finished with 97s. Sam Sterns paced Nativity with an 89.

Volleyball Marian eased past Weatherly Area in straight sets (25-9, 25-7, 25-10) in the Schuylkill League volleyball opener for both teams Monday. Ashleyn Klitsch recorded 17 assists and five service aces, Alivia Karchner had eight kills and five aces, and Jami Wheeler posted six service aces for the Fillies. Weatherly Area’s statistics were not provided.

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Journal-Herald Sports Crestwood football

Comets defeat Hazleton Area in football opener by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

After forcing a punt with 5:27 to play, the Comets’ offense ran out the clock, picking up a key first down when There were no fans in the Petrosky and senior Ryan stands due to safety concerns Harding connected on a 31brought on by the coronayard catch-and-run down the virus. And the Crestwood sideline. Later, on fourth-andComets were down a starttwo, Petrosky’s hard count got ing lineman coming into the the Cougars to jump offside, home and season opener, and giving Crestwood the last first lost two more before the first down it would need to run out quarter was half over. Still, the clock and claim win #1. nothing could prevent the Petrosky completed 11-of-14 Comets from putting their passes for 147 yards. Crestbest foot forward last Friday wood’s defense, meanwhile, night on their home turf. limited Hazleton Area’s runSophomore running back ning attack to just 25 yards on Kaleb Benjamin powered his 21 carries. Harding, Benjamin way for 75 yards and a pair and Cole Kakalecik all had of first-half touchdowns in Crestwood’s offensive line, including Wyatt Urbanovitch (55) and John Jones (70), sacks, and Marcus Vieney had his varsity debut, and seniors an interception. Ryan Petrosky and Paul Feisel open a hole for Comets’ quarterback Ryan Petrosky (3) during last Friday night’s Connor Kundrat had a sechelped nail down the win with season-opening football game against Hazleton Area at Crestwood. The Comets prevailed, 18-10. Photo courtesy of Bob Gaetano ond-quarter fumble recovery a fourth-quarter touchdown for the Cougars, who played pass play as the Comets turned put the Comets ahead to stay, well defensively and held the in an inspiring 18-10 victory cangeli. “At that point a lot of latter setting up Benjamin’s Comets to 259 yards of ofover rival Hazleton Area. stuff has to go out the window. 2-yard touchdown burst early 12-10, just before halftime. fense. in the second quarter that cut The 2-point try failed. Clinging to a 12-10 lead, Just get back to basics and Hazleton Area’s new head Neither team scored in the the lead to 7-6. The PAT try the Comets gained separation lean on your seniors.” coach said his team could hold third quarter, but Crestwood failed. when Petrosky found Feisel in Hazleton Area, which was took advantage of a short field its heads high following a bigLater in the second, Coumaking its debut under new the back of the end zone for a time effort against a strong to go 39 yards in four plays head coach Dennis Buchman, gar safety Matthew Buch17-yard touchdown with 8:56 opponent. “We asked our to pad its lead in the fourth. man stepped in front of a to play. The Comets forced the put the pressure on early team from the get-go when Cougars to punt on their next when senior quarterback Kel- Petrosky pass for an intercep- On second down, Petrosky this process started to comteamed with Feisel on a 19len Warner scored on a 1-yard tion, returning it 16 yards to possession, then successfully pete every day, and as you see, yard completion, and two the Crestwood 9. The Comet sneak midway through the ran out the final 5:27 of the our guys competed against a plays later he found Feisel defense held however, and game clock to secure the hard- opening quarter. The touchvery good Crestwood team,” open in the back of the end Hazleton Area settled for a down was set up by a Warfought opener. 32-yard Luke Russo field goal zone for a 17-yard touchdown. Dennis Buchman said. “I told ner-to-Matthew Cusatis 54The Comets came into the our team there’s nothing to Feisel returned to the team to increase its lead to 10-6 game already without starting yard bomb one play earlier. hang your heads about. They after a two-year absence, and with just under four minutes Crestwood answered with center Chris Smolenak, then competed for four quarters, made the most of his first an 81-yard scoring drive of its remaining in the half. lost fellow starting linemen game back. “You have to have just like we asked them to. That was plenty of time for own, twice moving the chains Jeremy Buzak and Zach Sny“We got behind the sticks seniors in big times,” Arcangethe Comets, as Kreuzer reon key third-down compleder to injury in their first two a couple times with some big li said. “I can’t say enough turned the ensuing kickoff 55 tions from Petrosky to senior offensive series. “We got a penalties that seemed to push about Paul, coming back out yards all the way to the Coucouple guys injured, we had a wideout Brenden DeMarzo. us back, but we’ll never quesand wanting to be a part of gar 35 to get things started. Seniors Logan Arnold and hurt guy coming in the game, Benjamin then carried on four this team. To get a touchdown tion their effort.” Nick Kreuzer followed suit so we were down three startCrestwood pays a visit to to help seal this win was really consecutive plays, eventually ing offensive linemen,” stated with first-down catches of 18 Tunkhannock on Friday. and 25 yards, respectively, the plowing in from 5 yards out to special for him.” Comets head coach Ryan Ar-