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Trail Town Bikes, a self-service bike rental kiosk open dawn til dusk, is expected to open on Main Street in White Haven within the next few weeks. There will be 10 bikes available with locks open via an app, with the first 20 minutes free.
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Weatherly
One direction for Chestnut Street?
by Jim Dino
Should Chestnut Alley behind the old Schwab school be a oneway street?
Weatherly Borough Council members are pondering the idea.
Mayor Paul J. Hadzick said
a resident recommended the change from a two-way street between Spring Street and East Main Street. “It’s too narrow for two cars to pass,” Hadzick said. Council members are unsure what to do.
“I know it’s narrow, but I’ve seen cars going both ways,” said Councilman Jeffery Miller. Councilman Norman Richie asked if an engineering traffic study would be required. “According to Section 61.09 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, a traffic engineering study must be done, or the police must conduct a survey of accidents, injuries and property damage,” Richie said.
Borough solicitor James Nanovic said only a police request was needed. “Police could request the ordinance change,” Nanovic said, “It could be done by ordinance at the next meeting.”
Police Chief Brian Markovchick said “I don’t remember any incidents on that street.”
Borough Manager Harold Pudliner said there are residential garages along the alley.
Council members also questioned how making the street one-way would affect the project to turn the Schwab School – the former Weatherly See WEATHERLY, page 5
ART WALK IN WHITE HAVEN brought
on Saturday. Above, one of the artists at the White Haven Area
sale. More photos on page 8.
Ruth Isenberg
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I am not much of a television watcher. For the past week, however, I have been exposed to television at the hospital. I am stunned at the amount of money that is poured into political commercials. And I am appalled at the tone of many of them.
Specious claims are broadcast over and over, since the political consultants on both sides apparently subscribe to the idea that if you repeat a story often enough, people will believe it, whether it is true or not. Candidates spend far more time painting their opponents in the worst possible light than they do providing information about their own qualifications or policies. And the same commercials air over and over. It’s not unusual to see the same set of commercials three times in the course of a half-hour news broadcast.
What’s even more disheartening is that these repellent tactics are not just being applied to the big race for president. The same kinds of commercials are being broadcast over and over for congress and senate races, even for state representative contests in some cases. The net effect is to make me just want it to be over. These kinds of messages aren’t providing me with information that might cause me to look favorably on a candidate quite the opposite, in fact. I will be voting for my candidates in spite of their ads, not because of them. These messages show that our political leaders have a pretty low opinion of us voters, given that they expect us to be motivated by vitriol. Let’s hope that we voters are smarter than they think, and cast our votes on something other than emotions roused up by their manipulative commercials.
Most voters have a pretty good idea of where the candidates stand on the issues they care about, and nasty ads repeated over and over won’t change their minds. As for the non-voters, the picture of politics painted by this year’s commercials certainly isn’t going to encourage them to get involved and vote…at least I hope it won’t.
From The Journal-Herald Issues of September 30 & October 7, 2004
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
Artie Colella, chef and owner of Arturo’s Wilde Fern restaurant, presented Dennison Township Fire Company Assistant Chief Ed Jarick with a check, proceeds from a benefit road rally through White Haven and Hazleton.
Heritage Hill hosted its fourth annual Memory Walk against Alzheimer’s Disease.
Sewer construction was on the agenda for Penn Lake Park Borough Council, pending start of construction on the $2.8 million project by Linde Enterprises. The cost to hook up to the system was set at $3,500 once a letter is sent out to homeowners, increasing to $4,000 90 days after that, and to $4,500 once the original 220 homes are hooked up.
Eugene Hayes resigned as White Haven Borough street commissioner, to take a job closer to home.
Dining out featured a post Yom Kippur break-the-fast champagne brunch at the Blakeslee Inn, and foods featured at the Bloomsburg Fair.
Zions Lutheran Church planned a “Return to Happy Days” party with songs, dancing, karaoke, and 50s apparel suggested.
St. Patrick’s Parish held Oktoberfest with “hearty, authentic German foods” like wursts, pork and sauerkraut, potato soup and homemade apple duplings.
Lausanne Township advertised for a new garbage contract, as well as snow plowing and cindering for township roads.
Preparations were underway in White Haven for the Jam Below the Dam.
East Side Borough Council heard complaints about poor cable TV service in the borough, and also worried about heavy truck traffic through the borough on Route 940. The traffic was attributed to accidents and construction on Route 80.
Tiffany Titus was selected as the 2004 Weatherly Community Chest Queen. Court members were Jessica Jones, Anne Gregory, Melissa Cowin, Julianne Grega and Bonnie Gutoski.
More than 45 children took part in the White Haven Area Community Library’s summer reading program, which included a magician, presentations on snakes and rabbits, a planetareum in the library, and a segment on parachute jumps.
Lily Vogel of Packer Township, now a resident of Weatherwood, celebrated her 90th birthday.
The Weatherly Herald Issue of October 7, 1954 R.V. Faust, Publisher
“At a meeting of Weatherly Borough Board of Health: Official notice was tkane of the bad conditions in the channel of the Black Creek where refuse is dumped by residents living along the stream and others. Those responsible are asked to cooperate in keeping the channel in cleaner condition. Unless this is done there is a possibility that all dumping in the channel thru town will be prohibited.”
The Weatherly Herald Issue of September 30, 1954
R.V. Faust, Publisher
Alvin Briese of Sixth Street, who is an expert with the bow and arrow, last Sunday won the Pennsylvania State Championship in expert bowman class B tournament. Mrs. Briese and Mrs. Frank Baker of town also participated in the tournament.
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of Mary Ann O’Donnell, who died on 12/13/23. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Administrators, c/o their attorney:
CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE
121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly, PA 18255 10/17
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE of NICOLE M.
STAEHLE, deceased, late of Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of said decedent to make know the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay, to the Administrator: Andrew Staehle 86 Greenwood Street Coaldale, PA 18218 or to his Attorney: Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire 1 East Catawissa Street; POB 127 Nesquehoning, PA 18240 10/3
Registered Pennsylvania voters have four weeks to apply for a mail ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election
Registered Pennsylvania voters who want to vote by mail have until 5 p.m. Oct. 29 to apply for their ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. Apply for your mail ballot now and, once you receive it, fill it out and return it right away so you can be assured your county election office will get it before the deadline of 8 p.m. Nov. 5.
As soon as voters receive their mail ballot, they should do the following:
• Read the instructions carefully.
• Fill out the ballot, being sure to follow instructions on how to mark their candidate selections.
• Seal the ballot in the yellow secrecy envelope marked “Official Election Ballot.”
• Seal the yellow envelope in the larger outer return envelope.
• Sign and write the current date on the
voter’s declaration on the larger envelope.
Completed mail ballots must be received by a voter’s county board of elections by 8 p.m. Nov. 5, Election Day. Mail ballots received after that time cannot be counted. Some counties may provide drop boxes or other drop-off sites for mail ballots.
Pennsylvanians can also request their mail ballot, complete it, and return it in one visit to their county election office until 5 p.m. Oct. 29. Voters are encouraged to check their county election office hours before making the trip.
Pennsylvania voters also have the option of voting in person on Election Day at the polls, which will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Voters can find their polling place on vote. pa.gov.
Voters who received an absentee or mail-in ballot may vote in person on Election Day
if they bring their mail ballot materials with them to be voided.
Voters who requested a mail ballot and did not receive it or do not have it to surrender may vote by provisional ballot at their polling place. The provisional ballot will be reviewed by their county board of elections after Election Day to determine whether it can be counted.
For more information on voting in Pennsylvania, call the Department of State’s year-round voter hotline at 1-877-VOTESPA, visit vote.pa.gov, or follow #ReadytoVotePA on social media. Vote.pa.gov is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese and offers online voter registration, a polling place locator, and county boards of elections contact information. It also includes voting tips for firsttime voters and members of the military.
ACS Telethon set for November 23
“Working Together in 2024, Sweeping Cancer Out the Door!” is the theme for The American Cancer Society-Greater Hazleton’s 46th annual telethon, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
The telecast, including entertainment, will be broadcast at the PTPA (Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts) 212 West Broad Street, Hazleton. The community is welcome to come for the entertainment and fashion show and to invest in some traditional tricky trays chances and buy some of those yummy baked goods and enjoy the children’s art.
“It’s amazing what a small drawing from a local child can say to you about cancer and cancer prevention,” says committee member Pat Korb. “I call it a homerun when the schools agree to encourage their young students to participate.”
She adds, “We are also delighted that we will, for the second year, be hearing from our local cheerleading squads.”
The telethon will be broadcast live on WYLN TV on Service Electric Cablevision channel 7 and channel 507HD in Hazleton and Mahanoy City, Breezeline Berwick, Pocono, & Schuylkill (channel 7), Service Electric Cable TV & Communications Wilkes-Barre (channels 7 and 512HD), and Pocono Television Network (Blue Ridge Cable channel 734).The telethon can also be viewed overthe-air on VHF Channel 9.1 (Williamsport), UHF Channel 35.1 (Hazleton – HD), and UHF Channel 47.1 (Berwick). It will be livestreamed on the WYLN YouTube channel also.
“The Greater Hazleton Telethon Committee is excited about our plans and grateful to all who are willing to help
us with this venture, especially WYLN TV 35 and the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts,” chair Jane Dougherty adds.
If you are interested in becoming a Telethon sponsor, please contact Jane, dough@ ptd.net, for more detailed information on the 10 levels of sponsorship available. This year, sponsorship checks will have to be in by October 15 in order to be credited as a sponsor.
As always, the magic number is 570-459-1212 to make your pledge, but just a reminder that there is also a local website, www.acsmove.org/ hazletontelethon
Check in every so often with the American Cancer Society Greater Hazleton Telethon Facebook page for updated information, as well as your local newspaper.
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DAVID R. COLL
David R. Coll, 79 of Weatherly passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 with his family by his side at The Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Luke’s, Lehighton. He passed peacefully after a long battle of illnesses as a result of Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam.
Born in Weatherly July 24, 1945 he was the son of the late Leo and Violet (Kreiger) Coll. After graduating in 1964 from Weatherly Area High School, David went on to serve honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful member of Salem United Church of Christ, Weatherly, where he enjoyed becoming the self appointed chef, cooking the homemade sauerkraut and pork and
chicken and waffle meals for the annual fundraising dinners. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 360, Weatherly. David could often be seen working with his tractor, driving his grandchildren to school and buying his scratch off lottery tickets. Before his illness, he loved traveling with friends and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, William Kreiger, Jack, Paul and Edward Coll, and son-in-law Chris J. Blackwell.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Carol (Madson) Coll, two sons, Scott Coll and his fiancé Beth Hollowell of Weatherly, and Craig Coll and his wife Kara of Wapwallopen; a daughter Tracy (Coll) Blackwell of Weatherly; sister, Elaine Glowatch, Hazleton; 9 grandchildren, Kali and her husband Adam, Scott, Shane, Kloe and her husband Chris, Gabriella, Abigail, Alianna, Carrie Ann and Colt; 4 great-grandchildren Addison, Natalie, Eleanor, and Jonathan; and one great-grandchild expected in January.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 3, at Salem United Church of Christ, 330 First Street, Weatherly, with Pastor Sharon M. Frye officiating. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem United Church of Christ or the American Legion Post 360, 360 Veterans Ln, Weatherly, PA 18255.
Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Weatherly, is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
BARBARA HOPPER
Barbara Hopper, 81, of White Haven, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at home. Born in Bangor, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Robert and Frances Ida (Sprague) Hopper.
She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Dr. Brehm’s office and the local hospital. Surviving are two sons, Heath LaBar and Traill LaBar; five grandchildren, Kichelle, Janelle, Millie, Traill and David; and three great grandchildren.
Robert Richard Foote, 85, of Mountain Top, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Allied Services Hospice Care Wilkes-Barre. Born on August 15 1939 in WilkesBarre,
Bob was the youngest of four children of the late Joseph and Martha Foote. He was a 1957 graduate of Meyers High School and was enlisted in the US Army from 1961 to 1964 when he met his wife of 61 years, Monique Lucienne Pfend, while stationed in Metz, France.
Bob worked at Balester Optical for 42 years, retiring in 2006. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending 11 years as a part-time bus driver for Crestwood School District.
Bob enjoyed taking trips with Monique to the western United States, Canada and France. He enjoyed walking with Monique at Lake Francis, watching the
Mountain Top wildlife from his patio and spending time with his friends at the Mountain Top Senior Center, but most of all, he was happiest spending his time with his family and his beloved pets, Chloe and Lily.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald Foote and sister Charlotte Bowden.
Along with his wife, Bob is survived by his daughters Christine Foote-Mcool, her husband Casey and sons Caelin and Liam; Valerie Steinbrenner, her husband Kevin and daughter Madison; Michelle Balester, her husband Matthew and children Stephanie and Christopher; son Robert Foote and his wife Lisa; and his sister Irene Edwards; several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Allied Services Hospice Care for their care and compassion in his final days.
Per Bob’s wishes, all services will be private.
Arrangements under the direction of the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top.
ROBERT RICHARD FOOTE
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DENNIS JOSEPH ZEVENEY, JR, M.D.
Dennis Joseph Zeveney, Jr, M.D. of Mountain Top passed away at home in the presence of loved ones on September 30, 2024. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Dennis Zeveney, Sr. and Ann (Cooper) Zeveney. Dr. Zeveney was a graduate of Scranton Prep, King’s College and George Washington University School of Medicine. He also spent a year at N.I.H. in Bethesda, MD performing research.
Dr. Zeveney served a surgical internship and residency at George Washington University Medical Center and affiliated hospitals. He was chief resident in general and vascular surgery at Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C. Upon completion of his training, he entered the U.S.Navy as Lt. Cmdr. and was stationed at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Beaufort, S.C. There he served as the staff surgeon and disaster control officer. Upon completion of military duty, he returned to Wilkes-Barre establishing a general surgical practice. Dr. Zeveney was a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, past president of the Luzerne County Medical Society (LCMS), and past LCMS representative to the PA Medical Society. Dr. Zeveney held surgical privileges at Wilkes-Barre Mercy Hospital (Medical Executive Committee), Nanticoke State General Hospital (Medical Executive Committee, Past staff president and rotating Chief of Surgery), and Nanticoke Mercy Special Care Hospital (Medical Executive Committee, rotating Chief of Surgery). He was the surgical consultant to numerous local nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. He was also a past member of Wilkes-Barre Area School District medical staff.
Dr. Zeveney felt privileged to care for the community’s patients.
Dr. Zeveney was a parishioner of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, and past member of the Parish Council and Representative Scranton Diocese Bishop’s Council. Dr. Zeveney, affectionately known to many as Doc Z, lived a life centered around Faith, Family, Flag and Friends. Known as “Huggy Bear” to all the grandchildren for giving big bear hugs. He enjoyed family vacations, wine fests, fishing trips with sons to Alaska, Canada, the Florida Keys, and locally. He looked forward to surgical conferences, philharmonic concerts, cruising the globe (Alaska, the Pacific, the Caribbean, the Baltics, the Mediterranean, and many ports in the USA). He fully enjoyed the change of seasons (football, basketball, baseball, and hockey). Always one to root for his favorites (King’s College, Washington RedSkins, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, Pittsburgh and W-B/Scranton Penguins, and his beloved U.S. Naval Academy).
He is survived by his wife Karen (Smallman) Zeveney; children Dr. Catherine Zeveney-Bristol (Scott); Mary Roque (James); Theresa Dean (Les), Dennis Zeveney III (Jenn); Robert Zeveney; and eleven beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by sister-in-law Sylvia (Smallman) Derossett, brother-in-law Robert Smallman, Jr. and his wife Bonnie Smallman in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Desiderio Lehman Funeral at 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Mass of Christian burial will be private, at the convenience of the family with Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre.
At Doc Z’s request, please remember him through donations to King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA; St Jude Catholic Church, Mountain Top, PA; or your favorite charity.
Weatherly
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High School – into an apartment building.
“Maybe we will get more opinions by next month once this is publicized,” Hadzick said.
Meanwhile, council approved a Local Economic Tax Revitalization Assistance (LERTA) program for the Schwab building. Nanovic said the version of the program requested by the developer, the Alliance for Building Communities (ABC), is a 10-year property exoneration. Nanovic said the LERTA program is
meant to provide incentive to rehabilitate blighted properties.
Other business
Council also approved a new ordinance regarding camping.
“The ordinance prohibits camping on public grounds,” Nanovic said, “Jim Thorpe and Lehighton (boroughs) have had problems.”
Council also approved the borough’s Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO), or the borough’s share of the police and non-uniform employees of the borough. Pudliner said the approval covers 2025, for which the borough has received enough in state funds to cover the borough’s portion of the pension plans.
Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Sessions
Carbon County Area Agency on Aging PA MEDI program will hold its Annual Medicare Open Enrollment sessions as following:
Monday - October 21, 28 - November 4, 5, 18, 25December 2, 3 - Hours 9 AM-3 PM Lehighton Sr. Center, 243 South 8th Street, Lehighton Tuesday - October 15, 29November 12, 26 - Hours 10 AM-1 PM Weatherly Sr. Center, 335 Third Street, Weatherly Wednesday - October 16, 23, 30 - November 6, 20December 4 - Hours 9 AM-1 PM Jim Thorpe/Penn Kidder Sr. Center, 995 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe
Friday - November 13 - Hours 10 AM-3 PM Heritage Hills, 800 6th Street, Weatherly
Please call the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging to schedule an appointment at 610-824-7830 or 1-800- 4411315. Dates and times subject to change.
PA Medicare Education and Decision Insight (MEDI) program is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians with understanding and making changes to Medicare health plans during the annual enrollment period.
Immanuel Christian School hires new executive director
Immanuel Christian School (ICS) is thrilled to welcome Michael Jarrell to the ICS team as the organization’s next Executive Director. In January of this year, the ICS Board of Trustees began a wide-reaching search for the next Executive Director, in response to Susan Selby, ICS CEO’s notification that she would be moving on from ICS, as she and her husband will be committing to international missions work. Jarrell’s official start date was September 9. Jarrell has experience launching and guiding organizations through periods of rapid growth. In an email to ICS families, outgoing CEO Selby shared, “There were over 300 applicants, a very lengthy interview process, and a lot of prayer. God led the search committee to a unified place in
identifying Mr. Jarrell as the next person to lead Immanuel Christian School. Mr. Jarrell is entrepreneur-minded and has a sincere and genuine heart for advancing God’s kingdom and investing relationally in others. His skillset is what ICS needs for its next season of growth.” Jarrell will oversee a $1.5 million budget and have 6 direct reports as he leads the school into the next phase of its vision to dramatically impact the city of Hazleton by empowering generations of diverse students, through Christ-centered education, to love God, serve others, and bless the world.
Jarrell’s experience has led him to work in numerous urban environments, including a season where he worked with 7th & 8th grade students in Philadelphia. Jarrell is the Director of Creo Collective network and also the Founder, Director, and Coach for Narrow Road Communities, a network of missional action groups and other works of compassion in the Harrisburg area and beyond. His experience also includes serving as the Director of Community Development at Tri-County Community Action where he led initiatives focused on revitalizing communities through strategic partnerships, grassroots efforts, and sustainable development projects.
Jarrell shared that ICS’ investment in the youth in the city of Hazleton was one of the things that moved him toward ICS. “I thought this feels like a really great chemistry and a real, natural fit...we have an opportunity to train students to think about the future and to think about the world around them as a mission field and to see themselves as disciplemakers and missionaries and difference-makers,” said Jarrell. One of the first initiatives that Jarrell is rolling out is the decision to reserve 25% of seats in each classroom for students whose family income is at or below the poverty level in Hazleton. 25.7% of people in Hazleton, Pennsylvania live below the poverty line. Jarrell, similar to his predecessor, wants the school to have a healthy mix of economic diversity and to reflect the community around the school. Enrollment at ICS will close at the end of October, but new families who are interested in ICS for their children can contact admissions@ icshazleton.org to take a tour and meet the ICS leadership team.
In the months ahead, the ICS leadership team plans to offer opportunities to meet Mike and hear from him about his vision for Immanuel Christian School. The ICS annual Dessert
Evening of Hope is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Theater of Performing Arts (PTPA) in Hazleton. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Reservations can be made here: http://tinyurl.com/ deoh2024
Immanuel Christian School provides K through 12th grade education. Their mission is to provide a financially accessible, grace-filled, Christ-centered education shaping students to become lifelong learners who serve their community with integrity.
Service of Prayer and Remembrance
Nearly a year ago, on October 7, the borders of a sovereign country were crossed and a despicable and horrific act of hatred and violence was perpetrated against an innocent, civilian population in Israel, including women and children. A year later, hostages are still held captive, families still mourn, and war continues to wage.
The Church of the Great Redeemer hopes you will join us at Eurana Park Pavillon on October 7 at 7 p.m. for a Service of Prayer and Remembrance. Donations collected will go directly to providing muchneeded relief for civilians in Israel.
Looking at life
by Andrew Barton
Seth’s Sightings usually appears in this space. I appreciate the way Seth notices things, well not just things, but people and events as well as his surroundings. Seth is an observer of Life.
I try to be a noticer too. I especially seek to pay attention
to nature. For example, we are quite fortunate to have various state parks close by. As a frequent walker and bike rider at Lehigh Gorge State Park, I look forward to a pause at Buttermilk Falls. Hearing the water as it cascades down the rocks,
watching as the sunlight cause the water to sparkle, noticing the timeless rocks shimmer…well it’s quite an experience.
Not only do I revel in the serenity it creates as I take in the scene, I also enjoy watching
others as they experience the falls. The couple taking a ‘selfie’ with the waterfall as a backdrop; the two children wading in the pool at the base of the falls; the bike rider who comes to a sudden stop on the bridge surprised by the splashing splendor.
We can’t all go to the park, but we can notice and appreciate ordinary sights…like the brilliance of maple leaf showing off its fall color; the laughter of a grandchild; or even the unique, can I say beauty, of a toadstool?
While we miss Seth Sightings this week, lets join him in noticing, paying attention to what we see and hear and with whom we see and hear them.
Ruth’s Ramblings
Bears, bears and bears… or more like one bear getting around White Haven and getting into garbage. From our dogs staring out into the woods behind the office to reports from Soapy Bee, the bear’s presence is pretty obvious.
Glow on the Lake will be celebrated at Penn Lake on Saturday. Participants are going to meet on the lake at 6, then go for snacks at the beach.
Seth is doing well, and wants to say thank you for all the wellwishes, prayers and good vibes. And special thanks to all of you who volunteered to help with articles, photos, and proofreading. Words can’t express how much that means to both of us.
Reader submissions are always welcome. Please send to journalruth@gmail.com
Scenes from the inaugural White Haven Art Walk
as well as
Music, and food and drink made each stop special. Live music at the library added to the ambiance.
Everything from traditional watercolors to abstract designs were on display at The Victorian Connection.
Sculpture, paintings, pottery and more were on display at Trinity Arts on Main Street
Art was created
viewed at the White Haven Borough Building on Main Street, where kids got the chance to try their hand at expressing themselves through art.
All photos by Ruth Isenberg
Autumn Seranade in
Freeland
All are invited for an enjoyable, fun, relaxing evening of seasonal music entitled Autumn Serenade on Saturday, October 19, 5-8:30 p.m. The program, featuring local vocalist Jack James, will be at Woodie’s Restaurant, 632 Centre Street, Freeland. The concert is free for dinning guests. Reservations are recommended. Please phone (570) 455-3564 or (570) 636-3333.
Jazz Gala to benefit Wildlife Center
On Friday, October 11, Jim Thorpe’s Stabin Museum will host For the Birds, a jazz gala benefiting a local wildlife center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres and music at 6:30.
The event combines world class jazz with an appearance by Carl Safina, renowned ecologist, author, and musician. Safina’s music will be led by Willie Morris on sax, Silvano Monasterios at the piano, and Isaac Beaumont on bass.
Live owls from Carbon County Environmental Education Center will complement the evening, with all proceeds benefiting this wildlife rehabilitation and education center.
The Museum is located on Broadway, in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s historic district. Tickets are $50 in advance, and available online at vicsjazzloft.com.
For more information or to make reservations by phone, call (570) 325-5588.
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New kids’ program starting at WHACL
The White Haven Area Community Library is kicking off a new program in October for elementary school aged children to do at home. Each month, children will be able to “Take and Make” a craft. October’s craft is a Bat Paper Bag Puppet. Stop by the library to pick up the craft with all instructions while supplies last. Pictures of the activity are available on the library Facebook page.
The library will host a book sale on October 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Many books will be available for sale at great prices. Stop in to find your next great read.
On Tuesday, October 22, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., there will be another meeting for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Childcare will be available if needed and food and light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested, but not required. Joan Gower will preside over the meeting.
On Saturday, October 26, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. the library will hold a reading of Edgar Allen Poe performed by Bob Maso. Join us for some Gothic Narrative Entertainment.
Don’t forget to pick up your Boscov’s Shopping pass at the
library for $5. The Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends campaign will take place 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.
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 is underway. Candy bars are available at both the library and many area businesses for $2.
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.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly hosted the first St. Lukes Foundation Victory For Veterans Common Grounds Coffee Club at Post 360 and approximately 20 veterans attended the free event. The next Veterans Coffee Club Event will be held on Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. All veterans are welcome to attend the coffee club. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Please contact Georgia Farrow at 570427-4527 to reserve your spot. Shown from left, first row, Judy Desrosiers (ALA), Andrea ROMIG (ALA), Donna Thomas (ALA) and Georgia Farrow (ALA Project Chair). Back row, Chris Troxell- Certified Peer Specialist, Robert Brands-Victory for Veterans Manager, Harry ShelhamerPost 360 Commander, Kristin Pogwist- Certified Peer Specialist, Jennifer Kuehner- Certified Peer Specialist and Care Manager, and Betty Henry (ALA). Missing from the photo is Nicole Lemieux-Certified Peer Specialist.
Simply Sondheim is next GHCS concert Oct. 22
The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, Inc. is pleased to announce that Simply Sondheim will headline the third concert of its 2024-2025 Season on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Hazleton Area High School Auditorium, 1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton.
Simply Sondheim transports its audiences through some of the best and most famous songs written for the stage or screen. Rich, soaring harmonies will bring you on a journey from the familiar fire escapes of West Side Story, to the seedy streets of
Victorian London, and on Into the Woods and beyond. Simply Sondheim combines the talents of four fantastic singers with the best known music of Broadway’s most beloved composer to create a magical evening.
Individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. For concert information or tickets call, Cynthia at 570-436-6615, or Shirley at 570-384-1226. For more information on all GHCS concerts, visit www. hazletonconcertseries.org or visit our Facebook page.
Ava Sahaida is September
WAHS Senior of the Month
Ava Sahaida, daughter of Joseph and Brenda Esposito, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for September at Weatherly Area High School.
Ava serves as president of the Class of 2025, vice president of the Weatherly High School chapter of the National Honor Society, vice president of FBLA, and secretary of the Interact club. She is a member of Science Olympiad, Teens Against Tobacco Use, and SGA, as well as the cheerleading and softball teams.
In the community, Ava volunteers her time with various service activities such as Trunk or Treat, the annual Scrabble Tournament, the Weatherly Festival, the Weatherly Hillclimb, and the Tweedle Park cleanup. Ava also serves on the Student Action Committee for CANDO, and is the student representative for the Weatherly Area School Board. Ava is
employed by Whitewater Challengers in Weatherly.
Sponsors for the month of September are the Weatherly Area Education Association, and the Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association.
Breakfast at Silver Ridge
Silver Ridge Hunting Club, 2200 East Main St. Weatherly, will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to Noon Sunday, October 6, at the clubhouse.
The menu includes eggs (any style), home fries, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef. Drinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, and tomato juice.
Take outs are available. Children under 6 are free.
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384 DEVIL’S HOLE ROAD
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, CRESCO, MONROE COUNTY, PA 18326
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REAL ESTATE consists of an approximately
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First Floor has Living Room with Stone Fireplace, Dining Area, Kitchen, Bathroom, Main Bedroom with Stone Fireplace, Den and Large Jacuzzi Room.
Second Floor had 2 Bedrooms, Walk in Cedar Closet and Full Bath. Home was occupied by Elderly Owners and needs some work, but a “Diamond in the rough”. Opportunity to own a home in a very desirable area of Paradise Township known as “Elk Woods”. Not a Development, Public Road, No Dues.
1 ½ Acre. Tax Code: 11.8.1.7.1
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MON, OCTOBER 14, 12 NOON - 2 P.M. SAT, OCTOBER 19, 10 A.M. - 12 NOON
TERMS: $15,000 BANK CASHIER’S
CHECK (made payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE.
BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back taxes, No Buyer’s Premium.
DIRECTIONS: From Stroudsburg take Route 191 North to Route 940 (Paradise Valley) make right onto Devils Hole Road.
AUCTIONEER NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a one Owner Country Home built in 1975 by local craftsman. Needs some work, but a prime location within walking distance to Thousands of Acres of State Game Lands. Excellent Deer and Bear Hunting and Pristine Trout Fishing in Famous Trout Stream known as Devils Hole Creek. Rich in local history and easy drive to Village shopping and all Pocono Attractions. Must be SOLD to Settle Estate.
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Crestwood Football
Comets power past Patriots, host Cougars next
With star quarterback and rushing leader Jaden Shedlock likely lost for the season and other players also battling injury, Crestwood called on another of its star players to give the offense a boost last Friday night.
Tight end-turned-running back Lincoln Bibla carried the football a career-high 11 times for 68 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the game-winning score in the fourth quarter as the Comets topped Pittston Area 21-14 at Charley Trippi Stadium in Yatesville.
The Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 victory evened the Comets’ record at 3-3 heading into this Friday night’s home matchup with neighboring rival Hazleton Area.
The key road victory was a solid two-way effort for the Comets.
One week after Crestwood’s defense allowed Nanticoke Area just seven yards from scrimmage in a 55-0 Week 5 shutout, the Comets continued their dominant play against the Patriots. Crestwood limited Pittston to just four first downs, 25 yards rushing and 96 yards from scrimmage on Friday.
Bibla was a disruptive force on defense as well. The senior outside linebacker had a quarterback sack and several big plays for negative yardage in the opening quarter to help set the tone. After the Patriots started running away from the standout outside linebacker, Crestwood defenders like Matt Urban, Carter Kennedy, Jack Rodgers, Emmett Seyer and Colin Lazo were there to make the plays and keep Pittston Area in check.
Bibla opened the scoring midway through the first quarter, barrelling into the end zone from a yard out for his first touchdown. Ethan Zabroski tacked on the extra point.
Crestwood extended its lead to 14-0 with 1:18 remaining in the second quarter when quarterback Rodgers connected with Colin Lazo on a 7-yard touchdown pass.
Dominated throughout the half, Pittston Area climbed back into the game and seized momentum 16 seconds later when Lucas Lopresto returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.
The Patriots managed two of their four first downs in a third-quarter scoring drive that tied the score. Quarterback Matt Walter completed a 41-yarder to Lopresto, and then went back to Lopresto for a 17-yard touchdown pass that made it 14-all with 4:35 to play in the third.
But with a big edge in time of possession (34 minutes to 14 for Pittston) and a 3-to-1 advantage in total yardage (289-96), the Comets weren’t to be denied.
Continuing to impose their will on the Patriots, the Comets drove for the winning score behind Bibla, whose 23-yard ramble on third down keyed the final march. Then, with 3:05 remaining, Bibla powered his way into the end zone from 6 yards out for the winning points.
The Crestwood defense wrapped things up when Urban pressured Pittston Area into an interception, with Rodgers stepping in front of the pass to secure the important road victory.
Next up for the Comets are the red-hot Hazleton Area
Cougars (4-2), who shut out Wilkes-Barre Area 26-0 last Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Cougars are led offensively by Ashton Karlick and Austin Wilson, who combined for three touchdowns against the Wolfpack.
Hazleton Area opened its season with losses to stateranked Nazareth and also to Williamsport before going on their current win streak, and have allowed just 20 points in those four victories.
Game Summary
Crestwood..........7 7 0 7 — 21
Pittston Area......0 7 7 0 — 14
First quarter
CRE – Lincoln Bibla, 1 run (Ethan Zabroski kick), 7:08
Second quarter
CRE – Colin Lazo, 7 pass from Jack Rodgers (Zabroski kick), 1:18
PA – Lucas Lopresto, 95 kickoff return (Gavin Wolfe kick), 1:02
Third quarter
PA – Lopresto, 17 pass from Matt Walter (Wolfe kick), 4:35
Fourth quarter
CRE – Bibla, 6 run (Zabroski kick), 3:15 TEAM STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Crestwood: Jake Jeckell 21-89, Bibla 12-68, Lazo 7-35, Nate Walsh 4-11, Rodgers 5-11, Gio Barna 2-7, Matthew Bealla 1-1, Team 3-minus 14. Pittston Area: Lopresto 2-10, Walter 11-10, CJ Petrzak 3-5. PASSING — Crestwood: Rodgers 5-6-1-81. Pittston Area: Walter 6-11-1-71.
RECEIVING – Crestwood: Bibla 2-29, Barna 1-29, Eli Meadows 1-16, Lazo 1-7. Pittston Area: Lopresto 4-61, Lis 2-10.
Weatherly Area at Mrs. T’s Invitational, North Schuylkill HS
Boys’ Soccer
MMI Prep at Weatherly Area
Girls’ Soccer
Shenandoah Valley at Weatherly Area
Girls’ Volleyball
Salem Christian at Weatherly Area
Field Hockey
Easton at Crestwood
MONDAY, OCT. 7
Girls’ Volleyball
Weatherly Area at Williams Valley
MONDAY, OCT. 7
Girls’ Soccer
Crestwood at Dunmore
Boys’ Soccer
Weatherly Area at Salem Christian
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
Girls’ Volleyball
Nativity at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Pittston Area
Boys’ Soccer
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
Cross Country
Schuylkill League cluster meet at Weatherly Area
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
Girls’ Volleyball
Crestwood at Hanover Area
THURSDAY, OCT. 10
Girls’ Volleyball
Weatherly Area at Marian
Girls’ Soccer
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley
Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood
FRIDAY, OCT. 11
Football
Dallas at Crestwood
Boys’ Soccer
Weatherly Area at Lincoln Leadership Academy
Girls’ Volleyball
Executive Education Academy at Weatherly Area
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
Girls’ Soccer
Crestwood at Hughesville
Crestwood Sports Roundup
Crestwood runners sweep WVC cluster meet
Crestwood’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both secured medalist honors and went 4-0 in last Wednesday’s Wyoming Valley Conference cluster meet.
In the boys’ race, the Comets’ Mason Staude placed first in a time of 16:52 to power past Pittston Area, Wyoming Area, Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre Area.
Hazleton Area and MMI Prep were also at the meet. The Cougars went 4-0 as well, and were led by Franklin Ritz’s second-place finish in 17:02.
The Crestwood girls also went 4-0 on the day, thanks in part to the medalist performance of Katie Kozich (19:58) and a thirdplace run by teammate Kaelyn Barker (20:26).
Hazleton Area’s Milana Daiute was second overall, helping the Lady Cougars go 3-1 on the afternoon.
Field Hockey
Crestwood 3, Wyoming Valley West 1 - Ava Mullery scored in the first quarter to give Valley West an early lead, only to see Crestwood score three
unanswered goals to pull away to the WVC victory.
Alyse Wanchisen scored two unassisted goals and Ally George added a third goal off a Kaci Obes assist for Crestwood.
The Lady Comets had the upper hand in shots on goal (146) and penalty corners (11-4), with Madi Geiger notching four saves in goal.
Kaylah Sewell had 10 saves for Valley West.
Boys’ Soccer
Pittston Area 3, Crestwood 2 - William Egan scored off a Jacob Ivey assist at 7:32 of overtime, giving the Patriots the one-goal win over Crestwood.
The Comets led 2-1 following goals from Cooper Laubach and Ethan Boellman, only to see Pittston Area’s Gavin Wolfe score with 2:52 left in regulation to force overtime.
Aidan Egan also scored a second-half goal for Pittston Area.
Colin Gordon had an assist for the Comets, who had a 10-8 edge in shots on goal. Ashton Amend made eight saves for Crestwood.
Dallas 4, Crestwood 1 - Rowen Laubach scored two goals and assisted on another, powering Dallas past the Comets.
Daniel Robson and Devon Nelson added solo goals for the Mounts, and Cole Kutch made five saves in goal.
Colin Gordon scored Crestwood’s lone goal unassisted late in the first half.
Ashton Amend had nine saves for the Comets, who were outshot 20-5.
Girls’ Tennis
Crestwood 3, Wyoming Area 2 - In a match that began in August and was resumed last week, the Lady Comets edged the Warriors thanks to a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5 tiebreak) win at No. 2 doubles by Kendall Petrosky and Luca Malia.
Crestwood also received singles wins from No. 1 player Hanna Zielger (6-1, 6-1) and No. 2 Camerone Carlos (3-6, 6-4, 7-5).
Wyoming Area’s wins came from No. 3 singles player Sarah Wilson and the No. 1 doubles team of Lily Kasa and Erica Gilligan.
Girls’
Volleyball
Crestwood 3, Berwick 2 - Down two sets to Berwick (25-16, 25-22), Crestwood responded with 25-23 and 25-20 wins of its own to tie the WVC match.
In the fifth and deciding set, Crestwood pulled out a 15-13 thriller to claim the decision.
Sveva Cattaneo put down 22 kills to pace the Lady Comets.
Teammate Tori White posted 21 digs, five points and three kills, while Liz Lazo added 10 points with 16 digs.
Grace Robbins (20) and Makayla Brown (19) combined for 39 kills for Berwick.
Crestwood 3, Holy Redeemer 0 - The Lady Comets rolled by set scores of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-11 behind Kady Schreiner, who had 27 assists, 13 service points, four aces and four digs.
Cattaneo followed with 14
kills, and Kaylie Kronick had five service points for Crestwood.
Girls’ Soccer
Crestwood 8, Berwick 0 - Ella Brady and Jordan Andrews scored two goals each, helping Crestwood overwhelm Berwick in the WVC matchup.
Aly Decker, Sarah Kondraski, Kiley Kondraski and Mia Manoski also scored for the Lady Comets, with Daisy West getting the shutout in goal with one save.
Golf
Crestwood’s Tommy Biscotti and Sienna Smith both qualified for this week’s District 2 Individual Golf Championships thanks to their efforts in last week’s pre-district qualifier at Fox Hill.
Biscotti shot a 42-38 round of 80 to tie for sixth place in the Class 3A field, earning his spot at districts. Wilkes-Barre Area’s Brady Gerrity shot a 73 to take first place.
In the Class 3A girls’ competition, Smith shot a 42-41 round of 83 to top the field and secure her bid to districts.
More on the District 2 3A Golf Tournament in next week’s edition.
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Weatherly Sports Roundup
Lady Wreckers spike
LLA not once, but twice
The Weatherly Area girls’ volleyball team notched a pair of 3-1 wins over Lincoln Leadership Academy in recent scholastic volleyball action.
A roundup of the Lady Wreckers’ games over the past week follows:
Weatherly Area 3, Lincoln Leadership 1 - On Monday of this week, the Lady Wreckers dropped the opening game 25-10 before turning the match into a runaway with consecutive 25-10, 25-13 and 25-14 wins.
Rachel Rosenlund picked up 18 service points, 10 aces, 14 assists and two kills for Weatherly Area.
Kelly Reiner backed her with 16 service winners, five aces, four kills and four digs; while Abby Binder pitched in with seven service points, two aces, three kills and two digs.
Weatherly Area 3,
Lincoln Leadership 1Last Friday the Lady Wreckers followed a similar path, surrendering the first game to LLA (25-23) before rallying to win the next three by scores of 25-13, 25-8 and 25-19.
Rosenlund again led the way with 26 service points, including 21 aces. She also dished out 18 assists and had two kills. Kelly Moyer contributed two service aces, two kills, two digs and one block for the winners.
Schuylkill Haven 3, Weatherly Area 0Schuylkill Haven earned the Schuylkill League victory last Thursday by set scores of 25-8, 25-10 and 25-20.
Jolynn Ross dished out 21 assists and Karlee Feger had 14 kills to pace Haven.
For the Lady Wreckers, Rosenlund posted nine assists, three service points and one kill. Reiner added three points, two aces and two kills; and Binder had five kills and two service points.
Girls’ Soccer
Marian 6, Weatherly Area 2 - Lizzie
Pikitus, Autumn Green and Kassandra Hibbler each scored two goals to power Marian to the Saturday win.
The match was tied at 1 heading to intermission, but Green started Marian’s secondhalf surge with a goal and assist to help the Fillies take control.
Makenzie McGill scored both goals for Weatherly Area.
Maddie Kattner notched 15 saves in goal for Marian. McKenna Gerhard made 19 stops for Weatherly Area.
Boys’
Soccer
Tri-Valley 9, Weatherly Area 2 - Lukas Rusch scored four goals and Nathan Hillard added three more, leading Tri-Valley to the Schuylkill League win.
Corbin Wagner and Trent Higgins both scored goals for the Wreckers.
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On Sunday afternoon, a group of Canadian Geese enjoyed some down time on the spacious grounds, perhaps taking a break for food and rest on their way south for the winter.
Pool benefit in Freeland for Bobby Polashenski
Freeland American Legion Post 473 will hold an 8-ball Scotch doubles tournament to benefit Bobby “Daddy” Polashenski, who is in ill health, on October 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the post home at 523 Centre Street in Freeland.
The cost is $ 40 per team. There will be Tricky Trays, and chances. Tricky Trays will be available Friday, October 11, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anyone wishing to donate a Tricky Tray can contact Kim at 570-710-2149 or Robbie at 570-233-8246.
T-shirts and zip-ups will be available for pre-order until October 1.
The tournament will be open to Legion members and any Hazleton/Freeland Pool League member. Guests are welcome, but must be signed in.
Music will be provided by DJ Jenk’d from Noon to 4 p.m.
Lehigh Park in White Haven is usually home to Little League baseball games, or maybe a soccer or pickup football game.
