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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 • Volume 41 – No. 11

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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–141st YEAR, NO. 46

CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–141st YEAR, NO. 20

White Haven renovations to mean relocations by Ruth Isenberg

checks on the progress of the project. The police departBids on the renovations to ment will find a temporary the White Haven borough home in the fire house, and building were accepted at the borough council meetings council meeting on September for the October and the next 28, and plans got underway to four months will be held in temporarily relocate borough the John Murphy Room of services while the extensive the White Haven Area Comwork is underway. munity Library. Borough manager Linda After various alternatives Szoke will shift to workwere considered, Richard Aning from home, with daily gelo Inc. was the low bidder

at $179,710 as general contractor. Richard Angelo was also the successful bidder for the plumbing on the project at $17,000. The bid for the electrical portion was awarded to Larry McCullion & Son of Summit Hill at $24,420. Manager Szoke will prepare the first draft of budget for the October 26 meeting, so it can be adopted in November and won’t have to be done in De-

cember when she is packing up to move out temporarily. Council opened the meeting by extendong its thanks to the police department, ambulance and emergency management for their service to the borough and its residents “this

unique year,” as council member Bob Lamson said, making the presentation on behalf of the public safety committee. “We appreciate the effort you’re making, the exposure, without pay and willingly,” he added.

Weatherly Area Schools start back up in person by Seth Isenberg

Starting this Monday, October 12, Weatherly Area students in grades pre-K to second grade returned for in-person classes. Asked how the re-start is working in this first week, Superintendent Teresa Young said, “I’m very pleased as to how things are going. It is going smoothly. The Health and Safety plan is working.” The restart of in-person teaching for grades 3 to 6 is planned for Monday, October 26. Students in grades 7 through 12 can return their classrooms starting November 9.

At their caucus meeting on October 7 via Zoom, the Weatherly Area School Board (WASB), voted to recall 14 of their staff who had been furloughed in August, all to restart their work by the 12th. Regular bus runs were approved to begin as well. The WASB hired Anella Grega to fill the vacant school district secretary position starting October 8, at $12.62 per hour. In other personnel matters, one employee was approved for a professional leave of absence for education for one semester; another was given family medical leave; and two more were granted leaves of absences. Brittany

Hess was added to the substitute teacher list, for elementary education pre-K to grade 4. At the request of Superintendent Young, the board raised the pay for a substitute teacher to $110 per day after hearing some comparable numbers from around the area (a range from $105 to $150). In committee reports, board members congratulated the Wrecker Cross Country Team for their great year, and also applauded the Golf Team. The meeting closed with an executive session. The WASB’s regular meeting was the 14th via Zoom.

WEATHERLY’S NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS will get their first official use Monday, October 19, at noon, when borough council meets in its new space. See more of the facility at 61 West Main Street on page 6 of this issue. JH: Ruth Isenberg

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Editorial Keeping It Real

From the Archives

From The Weatherly Herald, October 15, 1970 James Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers On the front cover is a photo of Emlyn Bell awarding trophies to the top drivers of this year’s Rotary Hill Climb. Jack Strouse of Cogan Station took top honors for the men in his Cobra and a 64.259 second run. Jane Stinsman of Allentown was tops of the ladies, driving her Simca Marilyn. Another photo on the front page features Linda Garber and Ray Wilkinson, who will be co-chairmen of the 1971 United Fund Drive in the Weatherly area. Garber was named after the resignation of Charles Wheeler. This year’s goal is $7,000.

Former mayor Ray Laudenslager will fill the council vacancy created by the resignation of Conrad PfiefAs we wind down these last few weeks before the election, it’s important to remind ourselves that while politics is serious fer. Laudenslager will fill out stuff, it isn’t reflective of reality for most people. It’s easy to get the term, which ends the first caught up in the turmoil on social media, TV and newspapers, Monday in January 1972. In other council business, and begin to lose faith in ordinary virtues such as common James Somers was given a sense and common courtesy. raise from $8,250 to $11,400 But keep in mind, the people who are inciting incivility on both sides of the aisle are not common. The majority of people to retain him as superintendent of the borough’s Electric care about politics, to some extent. They self-identify as more of a liberal or as a conservative, and try to pay attention to the and Water Departments. He had been offered a higher salway their elected officials represent them. If you allow yourself to become overwhelmed by the political ary elsewhere, and was planning to accept it if his local discourse going on in the days leading up to the election, you salary did not increase. It was might come to believe that those who disagree with your politics actually dislike you as a person. That’s the way much of the thought that it would take two on-line rhetoric is presented. Those who disagree with a stated persons to do the work now handled by Somers. position are fools, or unpatriotic. The Rev. Donald Stump, Compare that intolerant attitude to your interactions with pastor of the Salem UCC, your friends, family and neighbors. While some subjects may be off limits with some people until the election is over in order came before council to ask for to keep the peace, most people care about a lot more than they improved recreation facilities for the young and old. He proway those they interact with are going to vote. posed a community recreation This doesn’t downplay the importance of political engagecenter. ment, or negate the importance of being informed and exerWith the completion of cising the right to vote. But the election will come…and go… 12KV lines to the new sewer and we will still be living side by side and working together to better our families, our neighborhoods, and our nation. That’s plant, testing of the plant’s systems can begin. the reality we need to cling to right now. by Ruth Isenberg

guests of Marian High School for their football game versus Northwest, at Lansford last week. The Hill Climb was as exciting as ever. The weather held back the rain that threatened Carbon County commisto cancel Sunday’s runs. The sioners have asked Columcrowd grew after lunch. Rubia County to remove its 10 mors are that the SCCA would remaining patients from the like to have two climbs here Carbon County Home, giving them a November 10 deadline. next year. In memory of Don, who passed away last October. The Juniata Joint High School “used brute force” to The WHS Cross Country defeat the Weatherly Area Team nipped visiting North football team in Mifflintown Schuylkill last week 2559-6 on Friday night. The Wreckers had trouble hanging 30, with the Spartans’ Lee Faust taking first place, but on to the ball, setting up the Weatherly runners copping opponents first two scores. 2-3-5-7 and 8 spots for the The hosts scored 34 points in win. John Busher was secthe first quarter, and 12 more ond with a time of 13:46, in the second. The Wreckers with Mark Potter 14 seconds had no points going into the half. The Wreckers scored one behind him. touchdown on a pass from Appearing at the Buckhorn quarterback Nick Lazo to Inn — George Day and The Dennis Zink. The Wreckers has 200 yards of total offense, Daydreamers, country and western music, every Friday to Juniata’s 412. night starting October 16, 10 Next week, they travel to p.m. ‘til ? Scranton Prep for a night game at Scranton Stadium. From The Journal-Herald October 18, 1990 From the Sidelines, Clara and Jay Holder, by Don Garber Garber commended Wreck- Publishers A big notice at the top of the ers fans for their school spirit page of this issue: at the Juniata game. Com“Students in grades 1, 2, pliments were added to the cheerleaders, who didn’t have and 3 of the Weatherly Area School District will not have much to cheer about, but did classes on Monday, Octokeep morale high of the team ber 22 … Classes (for those and fans. grades) have been cancelled A reminder to youths to for the purpose of moving into hold onto their hunter safety the new elementary addition. certification cards, because Clyde Blair, Superintendent” if you are still under 16 next Custodians from the school season, you’ll need that card will move furniture into the as proof you had taken the safety course in order to get a new addition on October 20 and 21, and teachers will move license. their gear on the 22nd. A combined group of Knee-Hi football players and cheerleaders, 65 in all, were See ARCHIVES, page 4 Inside, there is a photo of this year’s Knee-Hi Cheerleaders — 23 of them, standing with their coaches Marie Kreiger and Ethel Mae Tom.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

Weatherly Borough Council will meet at 12 noon on Monday, October 19 at the Borough Building, located at 61 West Main Street. Harold Pudliner Borough Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dennison Township Supervisors will hold a budget worksession on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Township Building, 76 Walnut Street, White Haven. Kathleen Storz Township Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

PENN LAKE BOROUGH has established dates for meetings of borough council for 2021 to be the second Thursday of the month with the exception of December, where the meeting will be the third Thursday. A work session will start at 7 P.M. with meeting immediately following.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the White Haven Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., in the White Haven Municipal Building, 312 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania, to hear the request of Bridget Jones for approval of a special exception to operate a hair salon in the garage on her property located at 605 Berwick Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania, 18661, and being located in a Residential Zoning District. Documents relating to this application are on file at the White Haven Borough Building and may be examined during regular business hours. CATHY L. FULK Secretary White Haven Borough Zoning Hearing Board 10/15

PUBLIC NOTICE

White Haven Borough Council meetings for the next five monhts will take place at the John Murphy room at the White Haven Area Community Library, 121 Towanda Street, at 7 p.m. Dates are: October 26, 2020 November 23, 2020 December 21, 2020 January 25, 2021 February 22, 2021 Linda Szoke Borough Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dennison Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA 18661. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider an application by Thomas Hughes for the property located at 6 Bridge Lane located in a C-1 District. The applicant seeks a variance for a reduction in the minimum lot size of 10 acres required in the C-1 District. The property is currently a nonconforming lot with a lot size of 7.315 acres. The applicant seeks to subdivide the property into two lots, one being 5.310 acres and the other being 2.005 acres for the purpose of constructing a new home on the latter lot which shall be connected to the public sewers. A copy of the full text of the application and supporting material are on file and available for public inspection by appointment at the Dennison Township Municipal Building by contacting Township Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at (570) 443-8190 or an electronic copy may be obtained by contacting John Varaly at jvaraly@ptd.net John R. Varaly, AICP Dennison Township Zoning Officer 10/22

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on September 9, 2020, in the Estate of Alma M. Falatko, late of Freeland Borough, who died February 10, 2020, to Kathleen Falatko, Executrix. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to: SENAPE & ASSOCIATES James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133 10/15

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough is proposing a change to its zoning ordinance. The changes modify front and rear yard setbacks from 40’ to 30’, and side yard setbacks from 15’ to 10’. The changed ordinance will be voted on at the 11/12/2020 meeting. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at the White Haven Journal-Herald office, by emailing the borough secretary at plpborosecretary@yahoo.com, by calling the borough at 570443-8017, or going to the borough website at http://pennlake borough.com/news/. Penn Lake Park Borough Council

After months of waiting, the new Kidder Township police truck arrived at the start of October. The brand new 2019 4-wheel drive, four door police package pickup truck is now on patrol throughout the township with the rest of the department’s fleet. With the arrival of the new police vehicle, the oldest of the township’s police cruisers was retired. With its police markings removed, it was turned over to the township’s Code Enforcement Officer. JH: Seth Isenberg

Pizza sales scheduled The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold an unbaked pizza sale Friday, October 30, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the post home. The cost for a regular pizza is $10; $1 extra for each additional topping. The toppings include extra cheese, 3-cheese, pepperoni, mushroom and sausage. Deadline to order is Friday, October 23. To order, call Georgia Farrow at 570-4274527. CDC regulations will apply when picking up your order. The last unbaked pizza sale of the year will be held

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November 20, because of the Thanksgiving holiday The deadline to order unbaked pizza is November 13. There will be NO unbaked pizza sale held in December.

COMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 25–NOVEMBER 1—Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by White Haven Area Community Library OCTOBER 28, Wednesday—Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven, RSVP by October 14, 570-443-3333 OCTOBER 31, Saturday— Pet Costume Contest & Parade, 300 block, Main St., White Haven NOVEMBER 3, Tuesday— Election Day Roast Beef Dinner, White Haven United Methodist Church

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Death Roll

RICHARD G. CLAUSE his mother, are his wife, the Richard G. Clause, 61, of former Karen Yackanicz; sisWhite Haven, passed away ter Susan Evans, Harrisburg; Tuesday morning, October 6, 2020 at his home surrounded brother Thomas Clause and by his family. Born in Bethle- his wife Karen, White Haven; hem, he was the son of Arlene Goddaughter Jessica French; his furry friend Missy; and nu(Hoffman) Clause, Harrismerous nieces and nephews. burg, and the late Thomas His funeral service was held Clause. on October 10, in the Joseph He graduated from WeathA. Moran Funeral Home, Haerly Area High School. He zleton. The Reverend Dr. M. worked at YRC for 30 years Jane Hess officiated the serand later worked for M & J Construction. He was a zoning vices. Burial was in St. Peter officer for East Side Borough. and Paul’s Byzantine Catholic He enjoyed his vacation home Cemetery, Beaver Meadows. In lieu of flowers, memorial in Thousand Islands, NY, donations may be made to the enjoyed boating, and playing National Pancreatic Cancer pitch with his friends. Foundation, www.npcf.us, Preceding him in death, in addition to his father, was his PO Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502. Condolences can be sister Cecilia Clause and inentered at www.moranfunerfant sister Cynthia. alhome.com. Surviving in addition to EVANGELIA PACHOUMIS Evangelia Pachoumis, 79, She is survived by her sons, of Mountain Top, formerly Peter Pachoumis and Alexanof Long Pond, passed away der Gourgiotis, and grandchilpeacefully on Friday, October dren. 9, 2020 in Mountain Top SeFuneral service was connior Care. ducted October 13, from Holy Born in Greece, she was Protection Monastery, 1 St. an entrepreneur, world class Josephs Way, White Haven chef, talented fur finisher and with interment in the Monasowned and operated NYC taxi tery Cemetery. cabs. She was devoted and Arrangements by Desiderfaithful to the Greek Orthodox io-Lehman Funeral and CreChurch and was a member of mation, Mountain Top. Holy Protection Monastery, White Haven.

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GLORIA FERRI Gloria Ferri, 91 of Lehighton, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weathery. Born Tuesday, May 21, 1929 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elva (Roth) Zimmerman. She was also predeceased by daughter, Joann Nighan, and sister, Alma Shuck. Surviving are son, Theodore Yanick, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Lehighton; daughters, Cecelia Pawluk and her husband Orest of Ashland, and Wanda Roth of Ormond Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren. Private arrangements were entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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MATTHEW JOSEPH SNIPAS The funeral service for Mat- in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lake Street, Dallas. thew Joseph Snipas of WapFriends are invited to join wallopen will be conducted the family from 8:30 a.m. unthis Saturday, October 17, at til time of service. 9:30 a.m. from the DesiderFor additional information io-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd, visit the funeral home website Mountain Top with a Mass of at www.DesiderioFuneralHome.com Christian Burial in St. Jude’s Church at 10 a.m. Interment is

Archives… Continued from page 2

A three-column photo atop of the front page shows members of the White Haven High School Class of 1945 who attended their reunion last week at the Galleria at Split Rock. The photo shows attendees Elaine Huseman, Nancy Andres, Dorothy Adams, Doris Hano, Mary Reindel, Matthew Timinsky (class president), Gertrude Keenaple, Mary Reidy, Eleanor Fulk, Margaret Hess, Dorothy Herbener, Edith Orlowsky, Stanley Yackiel, Leroy Carter, Edith Wheeler, Gertrude Brandmier, Raymond Ward, Arlene Watkins, Harry Hassel, James Murphy and Thomas Searfoss.

to fill the term of Linda Wood, who had chosen not to serve, through the end of 1992. At the Weatherly Area School Board meeting, the results of a survey was shared about what to do with the “heroic portrait of Mrs. Charles Schwab which hangs in the lobby of the old high school.” Of 2,943 forms sent to Weatherly Area residents, 343 were returned — 83 favored restoration and moving to the new high school, 125 favored donating it to a museum, and 99 favored doing nothing. 36 returned a form without a name or opinion.

Bob Thomas, candidate for state representative from the 122nd district, was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the White Haven borough coun- Weatherly Rotary Club. Next cil decided that the south end week, incumbent state repof Elmira Street at the dead resentative Keith McCall will end would be the place to be guest speaker. The Rotary store this year’s road salt and Club meets Tuesdays at the anti-skid material. The locaFern Hotel. tion is paved, and the material will be covered by tarpaulins. Burton and Gertrude HildebAn order of 30 tons of salt rand celebrated their 50th wedfrom Cargill was placed. ding anniversary on October Two bids for a new borough 12. They were married in 1940 truck were received, with Feat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ussner Ford’s price higher by by the late Rev. William about $900, but with immedi- Geiger. They were honored ate delivery. at a party held in the White Marie Morrison was apHaven Community Building, pointed to fill the vacancy on with more than 100 family the Zoning Hearing Board due members and friends present. to the resignation of Fred Mei- Among the congratulatory er III, through December 31. cards was one from President Nancy Andres was appointed George and Barbara Bush.

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Letter to the Editor

Fraud Alert — Utility Scams

Some scams never go away they will act hastily and pay regardless of the season. up. If you get a surprise visit refused to agree to relinquish ment that has left-leaning To the Editor: Utility scams are a perfect or call from the “utility compower if he loses the elecideology. On September 10, 2020, example. If it’s hot or cold out, pany,” ask questions like what tion next month. He has said The Black Lives Matter this newspaper published scammers will call, email and your bill history is or what several times that he will not (BLM) movement promotes an installment of “Veteran’s even knock at your door dethe individual’s employee ID concede if he loses because he manding immediate payment number is, and then follow up nonviolent activism against Corner” by John Kearns that could only lose if the election racism and police brutality. examined a viral Youtube for overdue bills or they’ll shut to confirm before taking any is “rigged.” He has repeatedly off your service. When it’s Although a few violent individeo and equated members action. sought to have his Attorney of “Black Lives Matter/ANTI- viduals have claimed a relastorm season and the power Be a fraud fighter! If you tionship to Black Lives Matter, General indict his political FA” with German and Italian goes out, these crooks show can spot a scam, you can stop the movement itself advocates opponents. This autocratic fascists of the 1930s. Mr. Keup offering to restore service a scam. Report scams to local nonviolent civil disobedience. behavior is consistent with the for a payment. arns’s description reflected a law enforcement. For help misunderstanding of fascism, The overwhelming majority of definition of fascism. Fascism Whatever the season, the from AARP, call 1-877-908protests are in fact nonviolent. is on the ballot right now. antifa, and the Black Lives goal of these crooks is the 3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Let’s vote against it. Mr. Kearns is right that we Matter movement. same — to create a sense of Watch Network at www.aarp. G.E. Knight panic in their targets in hopes org/fraudwatchnetwork. should be vigilant about the Merriam-Webster defines resurgence of fascism. On “Fascism” as “a political February 5, 2020, Trump apphilosophy, movement, or pointee FBI Director Chrisregime...that exalts nation topher Wray testified before and often race above the Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com the House Judiciary Comindividual and that stands mittee that “racially motivatfor a centralized autocratWho Really Served? ed violent extremism” is “on es walk faster than the average “negative,” is another telltale ic government headed by the same footing in terms of sign that you were in the mila dictatorial leader, severe I received a question asking person and walk with a sense itary. Most civilians have only of purpose. economic and social regimen- our national threat banding if there is a way to know if as ISIS.” According to the Always Listening: Life in heard these kinds of things tation, and forcible suppressomeone really served in the Anti-Defamation League’s the military teaches one to al- in movies, but veterans find sion of opposition.” Fascism military? I will refer to some themselves using these phrasways be vigilant. Training inis historically linked to white annual reports, in 2017, white standards used to spot stolen supremacists were “directly grained a radar in their minds es long after being discharged. supremacist groups like the valor to list traits that all vetresponsible” for 18 out of the A Bed Can Be Anything that keep them constantly Nazis to which Mr. Kearns erans have in common. 34 extremist-related deaths and Anywhere: Sleep is checking and scanning what referred. A modern example Military service leaves an in America. In 2018, of the 50 impact that lasts a lifetime. is going on around them, so at precious. Veterans pushed to is the neo-fascist, “alt-right” extremist-related murders, their limits, both in training times seem distracted from a organization Proud Boys, Lately, an increasing number all of the killers “had ties to at of those who did not serve are conversation. Veterans will be and on missions, find any flat which first gained national surface works. Many veterans the first to notice something attention in 2017 for organiz- least one right-wing extremwearing military clothes and ist movement.” In 2019, out still have the amazing ability ing and participating in the wrong, then add priority and claiming service, some to the of the 42 extremist-related infamous “Unite the Right” take care of it immediately. point of using veteran disto go from a deep sleep to fully murders, 38 were committed rally in Charlottesville, VirYes Ma’am, No Sir: Mili- functional in a minute’s time. counts, VA benefits and gainby individuals linked to the far ing membership to veterans’ ginia. The Proud Boys adtary trainees learn to address Fresh Cut: While in the vance racist and sexist views, right and/or white supremaevery man or woman as “sir” organizations. There are tellmilitary, everyone must adhere cists. Simply put, these groups tale signs to spot real military or “ma’am” whether it be a openly advocate violence to the same buzzcut hairstyle are far, far more violent than against left-leaning protestsalesperson, judge, or mailveterans. Here are just a few. in order to maintain a sense of ers, and publicly re-enact as- antifa protesters. man. This sign of respect is Each is not inherent to every uniformity. The reason is no During the September sassinations of historic liberal extended to everyone well veteran, but a national trait. time for styling, little time for 29, 2020 debate, President leaders. Veterans Prefer to have after life in the military. hygiene, better fits for helmets Equating antifa with fascists Trump was asked whether Eating and Survival: their Back to a Wall: When and gas masks, plus no hiding he would denounce white is deeply ironic because “anDuring active duty, eating your back is against a wall, place for insects they encounter. tifa” means “anti-fascist.” The supremacy. He refused. Inis primarily for survival, so there is one less angle you What is the Time: To vetabbreviation came to national stead, he said, “Proud Boys, meals are consumed quickly. have to worry about when erans, 0800 is 8:00 AM and stand back and stand by.” This you’re sitting somewhere. recognition when it was used Some vets cannot eat at a nor- 1400 is 2:00 PM. Using this was an explicit call-to-arms. to describe anti-fascist activmal pace even long after their method is best for the military Military personnel take heed The Proud Boys immediateists at the “Unite the Right” years of service and can apto sit in a place so as to have to keep everyone on the same ly responded by adopting rally, but many commentaa good view of the space he or pear protective of their food. page and avoid confusion. “Stand back and stand by” as tors--especially those on the Jargon of the Military: she is in and survey it. These are a few. Find more via a slogan. right--have since conflated Walking the Walk: Those The regular use of military the internet at using “You know President Trump has also antifa with any protest movewho served in the armed forc- jargon, like “Roger that” and you served in the military if.”

Veterans Corner

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More space, organization in new Weatherly Borough Building

The lobby of the new Weatherly Borough Building is open 24/7, providing access to the police department to the left, and a public restroom, also to the left. Straight ahead are the borough council chambers, and to the right is the administrative area. JH: Ruth & Seth Isenberg

Finally… big spaces to keep all the files… which had been spread out in numerous locations.

An interview room at the front of the Department provides a private space to hear complaints and begin investigations.

The Police Department now has break One of the two new police holding cells in room and a kitchen, so meals don’t inter- calming pink. Security measures are rofere with their workspace. bust, here and throughout the building.

The front entry features a double glass window for citizens to interact with staff, and inside, there is a roomy, well-lit office space for that staff to do their work. Much of the furnishings in the office and the police station came by way of federal surplus.

Seth’s Sightings Our work with our two adopted dogs has changed a lot about how we go about each day. There’s now a need to see to them first. It gets us up and going more. In this business, it is easy to just sit in front of the computer and do one work item after another. Now, if I work too long, I am visited by the pointer, Bull, who puts his big nose on my lap to lure me away, or at least to get me to pause to pet him. He does the same for Ruth, or our terrier, Spookie will do something similar. It’s good for us. We are beginning to know where the dog parks are, though on Sunday when we were in Wilkes-Barre, we

found the Hollenback Dog Park locked. In a dog park, they both can run free. We’ve been given a bunch of balls to throw, though in Bull’s case, if they are tennis balls or similar, they are also to shred. This past weekend, the highlight was an evening at Linesville Park to hear local favorite Bounty Hunter perform. The event was a fundraiser for the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company, whose volunteers now have to find ways to pay for their new Fire House. They had a great turnout and the night was a success. The volunteer team will be looking at a bunch more dates to have parties in Linesville Park in 2021 as they settle into a regu-

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 — PAGE 7

by Seth Isenberg

One more week and we begin Penn State Football Season. It’s THE thing to look forward to sports-wise for us. Pro basketball is fortunately over, with the Lakers winning (whoopee and good riddance). Baseball — other than my wanting to see Houston lose, I’ve no interest except in the scores and maybe a highlight reel, and it’s all done before Halloween. NASCAR keeps me checking the highlights after each race — four more races to go…. With all that out of the way, Lining up for Bounty Hunter. JH: Ruth Isenberg college football can take the The Eagles game on Sunday #1 position. lar fundraising routine, ideally a normal one after COVID-19 followed me into the hospital Sightings for our week has when I visited my uncle. On hazards are reduced. been just leaves, squirrels and Sunday, we spent a chunk of our way, Ruth and I were lisdeer — so nothing unusual this the day working on things for tening to the game in the car, past week. and then, when I got to my uncle Slater. He’s fading In other entertainments, Slater’s room, the game was away. There’s chores to be at home, I’m still reading on and being watched by Slat- through Martin Walker’s, Brudone around his place, bills er’s roommate. It helped pass no, Chief of Police, mysteries, and such. the time while I sat with By Sunday night, the light enjoying the French history, Slater, who slept. The Eagles rain that preceded the remthe mix of mystery and crimes were not sharp in their loss. nants of Tropical Storm/ with food and wine, and the The Patriots ended up havHurricane Delta started, makhero. Also on my list is an olding for a cold and damp Mon- ing their game postponed due er series written by Elizabeth to the COVID in their ranks, day and a wet start on TuesMoon about kingdoms, elves, so they play this coming week- magic, heroes and more. For day. Cold nights are on their way, predicted for this coming end instead of having a bye more fun, I found on YouTube week. So it works out. weekend. a fabulous version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, done by the Stratford, Ontario Shakespeare theater about five years ago, and arguably one of the best versions filmed. Looking ahead, our time is running out for attending this year’s PA Renaissance Faire. The same holds true for going to Knoebels for a Hallo-Fun evening. Both wrap up their year on November 1. Here’s hoping for a reopening of the Mauch Chunk Opera House for live shows, and that the shows booked into Penn’s Peak later this year don’t get cancelled. Stay safe — and — support local businesses.

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Selfless, exceptional describe local Tobyhanna Army Depot award winners by Jacqueline Boucher Public Affairs Specialist

One of Tobyhanna Army Depot’s award programs recognizes and expresses gratitude for extra effort, great work and accomplishments. Electronics Mechanic Jason Meier, Weatherly, and Lead Process Improvement Specialist Chris Gogola, Beaver Meadows, were named the Tobyhanna Army Depot Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, junior and senior categories, respectively. “It means a great deal to me to be recognized for the work I do to support the warfighter,” said Meier, adding that he’s been employed at the depot for less than two years. He attributes his success to his father for instilling a good attitude and strong work ethic into him while growing up. “I also work with a great group of people who have taught me so much.” Meier works in the C4ISR Directorate’s Range Threat Components Branch. Meier’s work on the AN/ VPQ-1 Tactical Radar Threat Generator often earns accolades from leadership and coworkers. His ideas for improvement help push product out the door on time and in budget. “Jason has an exceptional work ethic, which has a positive impact on the other members of his team,” said Stephen Calles, branch chief. “His willingness to learn the system’s overhaul process helped the shop overcome a significant backlog. In addition to working long hours when needed, he volunteers to learn new tasks.”

Electronics Mechanic Jason Meier was named the Tobyhanna Army Depot Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, junior category. (Photo by Thomas Robbins) Working for the Defense Department is a great learning experience with many opportunities to expand your knowledge, according to Meier. He added that personnel can achieve their goals through hard work. “You have to work towards what you want in life,” Meier said. “You are the only one responsible for reaching your dreams.” As a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt candidate, Gogola guides depot directorates in strategic planning. He also provides Lean and Six Sigma training to Team Tobyhanna personnel, Army warrant officers and West Point cadets. During fiscal year 2020, he lead, coached and mentored six LSS belt projects, which resulted in more than $4 million in Lean savings. “It’s an honor to receive the employee of the quarter award, but I never considered this an individual award,” said Gogola. “To me, this is a team award. I wouldn’t be in this position if I didn’t have a great team

Lead Process Improvement Specialist Chris Gogola was named the Tobyhanna Army Depot Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, senior category. (Photo by Thomas Robbins)

ership and communication supporting and guiding me abilities to ensure the successthrough my career.” Gogola works in the Resource Manage- ful completion of projects.” ment Directorate’s Process Improvement Division. He started his depot career 15 years ago. Contributions to process improvement programs increase productivity and improve operational readiness levels by meeting or exceeding the joint warfighter’s schedules and Defense Department requirements, according to Michael McKeefery, division chief. Gogola also earned recognition for his work as the project manager for the depot’s Employee Suggestion Program, according to McKeefery. Furthermore, his initiative, leadership and commitment to improving the program, resulted in cycle time improvement of 235 days to 71. “Chris is a selfless and committed leader with a passion for change management,” McKeefery said. “He is a patient and understanding mentor that relies on his lead-

Gogola leads a team of four process improvement specialists.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 — PAGE 9

Weatherly American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 held a “Give Back to the Community Day” on Sat-

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VFW Homeless encampment in White Haven this weekend There will be an Encampment for Homeless Soldiers sponsored by the White Haven VFW Post 6615 on Friday, October 16, starting at 3 p.m. and lasting until Sunday October 18, at 1 p.m., held at the White Haven Shopping Center

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Election Day dinner at WHUMC White Haven United Methodist Church will hold its annual Election Day Roast Beef Dinner as drive-through, take-out only this year. Dinners will be available from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, from the church at 900 Buffalo Street. Cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under.

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Crestwood sports roundup

Lady Comets run past WVC competition Molly DeMarzo finished first in a time of 20:15 and three Crestwood teammates placed in the top five as the Lady Comets swept past Holy Redeemer (23-32), Hanover Area (15-40) and Nanticoke (15-40) in Wyoming Valley Conference cross country action last Wednesday at Valley Elementary/Middle School. Redeemer’s Madison Dewees was runner-up, before Julia Johnson (20:55) led the

Crestwood surge to the finish line in third place. Teammates Jaden Weiss (21:00) and Maggie Kozich (21:02) finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Jillian Wolk’s ninth-place finish in 21:53 paced Hazleton Area to wins over Hanover Area (26-31) and Nanticoke (17-46). Seyona McKittrick (13th, 23:25), Kristi Semanchik (19th, 24:09), Olivia Wolk (25th, 24:55) and Maddie Wolk (26th, 25:37) added

team-producing points. Annabel Dobash finished 22nd in 24:30 as MMI topped Nanticoke 21-34.

Boys’ CC

Crestwood downed Hanover Area (15-48) and Nanticoke (15-49) in their portion of the WVC cluster meet at Valley Elementary/ Middle School. The Comets fell to Holy Redeemer 21-34. The Royals’ Chris Hine set the pace in 17:01. Teammate Grant Smith was third in 17:30. Hazleton Area’s Zach Keiner was second overall in 17:22 to pace the Cougars past Hanover Area (1844) and Nanticoke (15-50). Nick Hebel placed fourth in 17:45. Johnson each carded 93s. With the likes of North PoFor Crestwood, Weston Pabst won the district cono’s Billy Pabst and Dallas’ Medvetz (18:06) showed the Logan Paczewski lurking atop championship with a 72, one way in fifth place. Teammates stroke ahead of Paczewski (73) Nash Greene (18:15), Kyle Class 3A, it was clear the rest of the field was swinging away as the two moved on to the Price (18:34), Eric Johnson state competition next week in (18:44) and Jack Scanlan for the third and final PIAA York. The third and final qual- (19:29) placed ninth, 10th, qualifying spot at last Tuesday’s District 2 Individual Golf ifier in 3A was Valley View’s 11th and 13th, respectively. Logan Gavin (78). Championships. Crestwood’s “Owen did have a nice day golfers didn’t hold anything back, and the trio of qualifiers and he played with two very, very good players,” Comets made a good showing at the head coach Mark Jarolen said. Elkview Country Club course in Greenfield Township, north “Owen’s young, he’s a year of Carbondale in Lackawanna behind those guys, so he has a bright future. He’s a very good County. player. I’m looking forward to Crestwood’s Owen Blazick next year and the year after was golfing in the group with the leaders, Pabst and Paczewith him, that’s for sure. wski, and stood strong, finish“The same with our team. ing at 81, three shots out of a My number 2 guy, Derek Johnson, is a freshman. The state qualifying berth. Teammates Nash Greene and Derek future looks good.”

Crestwood golfers solid at districts

Woobie Kupsky (18:10) was the top finisher for MMI in sixth place overall, as the Preppers beat Nanticoke (1936).

Field hockey Crestwood 3, Wilkes-Barre Area 0 Alex Lipinski broke a scoreless tie with her third-quarter goal, and Crestwood went on to the WVC Division I victory. Gabby Ambosie and Emma George added unassisted goals in the fourth quarter to wrap up the big finish for Crestwood. The Comets had the upper hand in shots on goal (12-6) and penalty corners (13-3). Isabella Caporuscio was in goal for the Comets, making four saves. Avery McManus and Sophie Styczen combined on six saves for the Wolfpack.

Boys’ Soccer Crestwood 1, Wilkes-Barre Area 1 Hunter Rolles and Tanner Nilon scored for the Comets

and Wolfpack, respectively, and they played to a draw. Wilkes-Barre Area goalkeeper Nick Wartella made 18 saves to help keep the match even. Crestwood’s Trey Zabroski stopped five shots.

Girls’ Soccer Wilkes-Barre Area 4, Crestwood 2 - At Wilkes-Barre Area, Esa Mendola scored twice and assisted on the Lady Wolfpack’s other two goals. Jess Niznik and Rachel Zingaretti each had an unassisted goal for Crestwood.

Volleyball Crestwood 3, Hazleton Area 0 - The Lady Comets cruised past visiting Hazleton Area 25-13, 257, 25-15 in a Wyoming Valley Conference match. Brooke Boretski contributed eight service points, four digs and seven assists for the Lady Cougars in defeat.

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Crestwood football

Comets get signature win against state champs If there was any doubt how good the Crestwood Comets are this season, those doubts were put to rest Friday night. Taking on defending Class 3A state champion Wyoming Area, the Comets overcame a 13-7 halftime deficit to defeat the Warriors 14-13 and remain undefeated on the season. “What we’re doing is working hard,” Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli said after the win. “What I told the kids is that we can’t let people question our hard work. Hard work shows in tough games. That’s what they can continue to do. They continue to follow the plan.

“I love these seniors. I love these underclassmen. We’re going to prepare one week at a time for every opponent, so we can give them our best shot.” Jimmy Hawley rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown in the second half, and Cole Kakalecik perhaps saved the day with a first-half blocked PAT attempt to help lift the Comets to 5-0. The Warriors, who had their two-game win streak snapped, dipped to 3-2. After spotting the visiting Warriors seven points on an early touchdown run, the Comets unveiled their secret weapon. Senior Ryan

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Petrosky, who had started at quarterback the first two games before being injured, returned to the lineup. However, he returned as a receiver. On fourth down from the Wyoming Area 12, sophomore quarterback Noah Schultz passed in the end zone to Petrosky, who made a leaping grab for the 12-yard score. Ethan Shudak added the extra point, and the game was tied 7-7 with 3:36 left in the opening quarter. Wyoming Area answered in the second quarter with a 14play drive capped by Vicienzo Giambra’s 6-yard touchdown run. The lead remained just 13-7, however, when Kakalecik got a hand on the extra point try. It would turn out to be a key point. A week earlier, Kakalecik recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown against Holy

Redeemer. “That’s not giving up, not giving in,” Arcangeli said of Kakalecik’s effort. “That’s a sophomore, who has started 15, 16 games for us, and he went nuts when he blocked that for us. I said, ‘That’s going to be the difference.’ “Heart is the difference, and we saw that on that play.” Trailing 13-7 at intermission, the Comets went into the second half looking to establish the running game and take it right to the Warriors. Enter Hawley, who had just one carry in the opening half. The senior running back carried on nine of the Comets’ 11 plays on their first drive of the second half, accounting for 50 of the 60 yards. He capped the scoring march with a 3-yard touchdown run, and Shudak’s all-im-

portant extra point gave the Comets the lead for good at 14-13 and 6:20 remaining in the third. From there, the defense was able to keep Wyoming Area in check, and the Comets ran out the clock on their fifth straight win. The Comets may have to wait a few weeks to go after their sixth. Friday night’s game at Hanover Area has been postponed due to the Hawkeyes having postponed all football-related activities until Oct. 21 due to COVID-19 issues within the school district community. Hanover’s game against Wilkes-Barre last Friday was also postponed. “It looks like Hanover’s not going to be able to play, but we’ll regroup, have a conversation with our administration and we’ll make the right choice for our team,” Arcangeli said.

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Weatherly Area sports roundup

Wrecker runners close in on division title The Weatherly Area boys’ cross country team continued its dominating season last Wednesday, taking out the primary competition en route to another Schuylkill League Division II quad-meet sweep. Senior Scotty Zoscin coasted to another first-place finish, teammate Ricky Ray was runner-up and Wreckers Jacob Parker and Frankie Willis placed fourth and sixth, respectively, to lead the unbeaten Wreckers past Marian (15-42), Nativity (15-44) and Shenandoah Valley (21-34) on the Weatherly course. The Wreckers’ victory over the Blue Devils was the most significant as it put them two meets ahead of Shenandoah Valley with only one quad meet left on the regular season schedule.

“It’s been phenomenal,” said Zoscin, whose winning time of 18 minutes flat was never challenged. Ray’s second-place time of 18:40 beat Shenandoah Valley’s Joelvi Nunez (18:44) for the key second-place finish. “Last year,” he added, “if one of us had a bad race it was over; no one would pick up the slack. Now, it seems like our fifth guys are coming in third and our fourth guys are coming in second. It’s good to see all that slack getting picked up.” Parker (18:54) finished fourth, Willis (19:04) sixth and Michael Berger (19:32) eighth overall for Weatherly. For Shenandoah Valley, Connor Stasulli (18:58) followed Nunez in fifth place, Educ Zamudio (19:30) was

seventh, Diego Olayo (20:06) ninth and Ivan Monjaraz (20:21) 12th. “We’ve been back and forth with Weatherly the last three years,” Blue Devils coach John Brennan said. “It’s been very competitive every time we’ve run (against) them.” In the teams’ first meeting this season at Shenandoah, the Wreckers swept the first three spots on the way to a win. “They’re tough, they’re solid,” Brennan said of his opponent. “They’ve got a very solid five, six guys.” Gavin Vercusky (20:07) and Albin Petshauer (20:14) were Marian’s first two finishers in 10th and 11th place, respectively. Matthew O led Nativity in 14th place in 20:29. The Blue Devils beat the Colts (1739) and Hilltoppers (15-42) and Marian defeated Nativity (23-33) in the other parts of the quad meet.

Curnow had a winning time of 23:40, just ahead of Gordon (23:44) and Gerhart (23:44). Four Fillies were next in fourth through seventh place: Maddie Dando (24:32), Isa Genao (26:04), Emma Ashfield (26:39) and Haley Curnow (26:46). Weatherly’s Elizabeth Marshman (26:55) placed eighth ahead of Nativity’s Joei Najunas (29:23), Shenandoah Valley’s Ibet Chagolla (29:54) and the Lady Wreckers’ Melanie Marshman (30:19) in ninth, 10th and 11th place, respectively.

Golf

The Weatherly Area golfers completed their highly successful season at the District 11 championships last Wednesday at The Steel Club in Hellertown. The Wrecker boys were competing as a team in Class AA, finishing in fourth place at 465. ComGirls’ CC peting for the Wreckers were Marian’s Grace Curnow out- Antonio Colecio (105), Ethan kicked Weatherly Area’s Dan- Broskoskie (117), Jake Soloielle Gordon and Kendall Ger- noski (120), Jack Nemshick hart to the finish line, leading (123) and Maddie von Frisch the Fillies to the Schuylkill (128). Also competing indiLeague Division II win. vidually in the Class AA girls’

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tournament, von Frisch placed fourth overall. North Schuylkill’s Brook Powis, like von Frisch a sophomore, shot a 104 to finish second. Moravian Academy’s Grace Sanborn ran away with the title with a 4-over-par round of 76. The Mahanoy Area boys finished third in the team competition in Class AA with a score of 420.

Volleyball Shenandoah Valley 3, Weatherly Area 0 - Faith Gottshall had three aces, two digs, 11 assists and two kills as Shenandoah Valley swept the Lady Wreckers 27-25, 25-21, 25-18 in a Schuylkill League Division IV match. Angie Donovan had four aces, six kills, four digs and three blocks for the Blue Devils. Sabrina Hussein added two aces and 16 digs. Girls’ Soccer Schuylkill Haven 7, Weatherly Area 0 - Hat tricks by Brooke Siket and Nadia Zimmerman led Schuylkill Haven to the Schuylkill League Division II victory over Weatherly. Zimmerman assisted on two of Siket’s goals, while Kyleigh Book also scored for the Hurricanes.

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Kelly Royer is September Senior of the Month Kelly Royer, daughter of Christy Minor, East Side, has been named Senior of the Month for September at Weatherly Area High School. Kelly serves as president of the Interact Club, and captain of the Varsity Girls’ Soccer team. She is a CAN-DO student representative, and is a member of Weatherly’s chapter of the National Honor Society, the Kindness Club, the Varsity Softball team, and the SGA. In the community, Kelly volunteers her time with the summer meal program, and has assisted with the Tweedle and Eurana Park cleanups. Kelly is employed by the Weatherly Country Inn as a hostess, bus-

person, and waitress. Sponsor for the month of September is the Weatherly Education Association.

SENIOR DAY for all fall sports athletes and the Homecoming court took place on Saturday, October 10, at the soccer field prior to the game. JH: Ruth Isenberg