The Journal-Herald, Thursday, October 20, 2022

Penn Lake Council votes 3-2 to end local police coverage

by Seth Isenberg & Suzanne Winters

A split vote of Penn Lake council members John Burden and Dan Eustice in favor of contracting with White Haven Police for the next year, and Shaun Kuter, David Longmore and Paul Rogan against, closed the books on negotiations between White Haven Borough and Penn Lake over policing.

The topic was on the agenda of the October 13 Penn Lake Park Borough meeting.

borough and White Haven regarding policing.

After the vote, the mood of the audience that had filled the Penn Lake Community House became angry.

Among the first to speak during public participation after the business of the meeting wrapped up was White Haven Borough man ager Linda Szoke. She asked Council when she should advise White Haven Police to stop coverage. Rogan said since the contract had already expired, he figured the end of the year.

had been met by WHPD. Longmore answered, saying they “never got what they demanded.” A voice from the audience asked (again) ‘what did they not get?’ Rogan indicated they never got an explanation regarding the police report in question.

LIONS PRIDE: The White Haven Lions Club mascot steps out at the front of the annual Halloween parade on Sunday, October 16, followed by the Crestwood High School band. More photos on page 11, and on our Facebook page.

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Prior to the vote, the contract with new language requested by Penn Lake was discussed. Penn Lake borough’s solicitor, Krystin Giarrantano, indicated they are fine with the language both with Penn Lake

Others from the audience demanded to know from council what was so egre gious to them that they felt justified denying local police coverage in direct disregard and dismissal of the requests of so many residents… after all of their demands

In response, Szoke said Penn Lake council members were given an explanation multiple time. She indicated the officer made a mistake in his report and it has been corrected, they have apologized to the resident in question and they offered to redact the report, but this was refused. She advised Rogan to ask the Solicitor how a redaction of a police report is done.

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Wrong decision for wrong reason

by Ruth Isenberg

Penn Lake Council’s decision to discontinue police protection for the borough is not in the best interests of the community. Personal feelings seem to be getting the way of objective considerations about safety.

Having a regional police department makes all of our area safer. Communities trying to go it alone for police, fire and emergency services creates obstacles to efficient and effective responses to emergencies.

The police activity in our communities is more than just response to emergencies, however. Having an on-call police department with a response time within minutes can act as a deterrent to serious crimes. A police response to a minor domestic can keep it minor, so it doesn’t escalate into a more physical situation.

And let’s not ignore the pro-community, and particularly pro-youth activities the police have initiated in Penn Lake as well as in White Haven, Dennison and Foster Townships. Our youth are being given the opportunity to know police in a positive, rather than a punitive way.

The upshot of this decision is that the already overworked Hazleton barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police will have to respond to any incidents, passing right through the White Haven police coverage area. They won’t have time for outreach or routine preventive patrols. They will most likely only have time for the most serious of calls, and response will depend on what other calls they are responding to throughout the region.

Will there be serious consequences as a result of this vote? Perhaps not immediately, but down the road we believe this decision puts the community at risk due to a personal disagreement, and over a very small amount of money.

Issue of October 8, 1992 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder

Proceeds from the 1992 White Haven Festival were distributed, with $1,000 to the White Haven Ambulance Co. towards their new ambulance, $240 to the L&L Fire Co., $1,500 to the White Haven Fire Co., $100 to the White Haven Fire Police, and a donation of equipment to the White Haven Police Department.

The Weatherly Area School Board established a new sports position of soccer coach, with pay set at $1,361. The junior high soccer team 7th to 9th graders went up against Blue Mountain, losing 5-0 despite 12 saves by Josh Tom. Their next game was October 1 versus Salisbury, and their first home game was the 2nd vs. Pocono Mountain.

Molly Kauffman was crowned homecoming queen prior to the Crestwood High School football game last Saturday. Nicole Biaso was first runner up, and members of the court were Kendra Biasi, Jodi Drennan, Tracey Mikula and Tricia Papka.

On Monday, the Weatherly Area Community Chest kicked off their yearly fund drive with a parade. The WAHS band and school and rifle teams marched. Also in the parade was Community Chest queen Heather Gregory and her court, the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders,

Cub Scouts, T-Ball teams, Citizens #1 and L&L Fire Companies and the Weatherly Ambulance.

Lehigh Township’s meeting over trash collection drew a full house, and included a shouting match about small trash collection companies not being included (the 50% performance bond likely stopped them from bidding). Knepper Hauling offered the only bid.

Packer Township sold surplus properties, and accepted a bid to repair the roof on the municipal building from Valley Construction.

The White Haven Volunteer Fire Co. is sponsoring an Oldies Dance this Saturday at the White Haven Community Building, with “D.J. Tom Emanski, beer, soda and munchies.”

White Haven Youth Basketball registration for boys and girls ages 7 to 12 is the next two Saturday mornings at the Community Building.

Crestwood’s football team made their homecoming fans proud with a solid 20-10 win over Lake-Lehman. New sports contributor Phil Engman contributed three articles, including one about Crestwood’s field hockey team, golfers and soccer team all of whom are in line for playoff spots.

Engman contributed a Ramblin’ On column about Magic Johnson returning to basketball, the Heisman trophy competition, baseball,

and golfer John Daly’s first victory of the year at the B.C. Open in Endicott, NY.

My column included a prediction of a good snow season for skiing.

This issue’s ads included Nancey Pilecki Notary Public, Mountaintop Kids at White Haven Center, La Pinata, Baby Bear Card & Gift Shop, Mercedes’ Café, the Crystal Inn, Johnson TV, Jordan’s Tire Service, and Brian McCardle.

Columbus Day weekend at Jack Frost Mountain will be their 20th annual Arts & Crafts weekend.

Ruth wrote a review of a Lazzeri Pizza, located at the Turnpike beside the Texaco. We enjoyed a fresh pie and a sandwich.

Bellizia’s Pizza in Weatherly advertised for a delivery person.

From The Journal Issue of October 8, 1942 Publisher W. C. Taylor

Removal of the four Civil War cannons at the cemetery as metal for the war effort is being made today.

“The burial here today of Fred Funk brings back to memory our early days in White Haven, some 42 years ago, when it was a frequent sight to see Mr. Funk, lash in hand, driving his team of oxen into town. [He would drive them] down [onto] Basin and Railroad Streets, now called Main Street.

“Also, an incident of that

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kind tended to make us feel more at home. We had just arrived from the West where ox teams were still to be seen in general use.”

(Editors Jay and Clara Holder added a note that Publisher Taylor had come to White Haven from Wisconsin in 1900.)

“Employees of the General Crushed Stone Company’s local plant, along with truck drivers and several local railroaders, some forty-five in all, were given a banquet on Thursday evening by the Company. [The banquet] was held at Charles Inn in the Poconos, in appreciation of their cooperation during the stone hauling rush [to repair] the Central Railroad this past summer.”

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

PENN LAKE BOROUGH has established dates for meetings of borough council for 2023 to be the second Thursday of the month with the exception of De cember, where the meeting will be the third Thursday. Regular meetings start with a work ses sion at 7 PM with the regular meeting immediately following.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The White Haven Borough Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2022, will start at 6 p.m. with a budget work session to consider the 2023 budget, followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the borough building at 312 Main Street.

Linda Szoke Borough Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold public a hearing Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Penn Lake Borough Community Building, 1744 Lakeview Drive, Penn Lake, White Haven, PA 18661 to consider application by Joseph Lokuta for 1376 Lakeview Dr., Penn Lake, White Haven, PA 18661 (R-1 Zoning District).

Applicant requests use variance to erect a 20′ x 30′ x 15′ unattached residential accessory structure (garage) in the rear yard, rear yard setback variance, and any other dimensional variances required for the same.

Application is available to public by contacting Barry Jacob, Zoning Officer (570-8997149).

McNealis Law Offices Solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board 10/27

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Dennison Township Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6 P.M. in the Dennison Town ship Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, White Haven, PA. Kathleen Stortz Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Robert E.G. Astleford, of Drums, Pennsylva nia in the Estate of ROBERT F. FLINT late of Butler Township, Pennsylvania, who died on June 7, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those hav ing claims or demands to pres ent the same without delay to the Administrator named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 11/3

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Weatherly parade is next weekend

The Weatherly Area Community Chest’s annual Halloween Parade will be Saturday, October 29, with a rain date of October 30. Registration will start at 1 p.m. on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Following registration, the parade will form and begin at 2 p.m. Those wishing to participate need only to show up and register.

The Weatherly Area Com munity Chest parade is open to the public and the orga nization encourages anyone, any organization or political representatives to join in on the fun and take part in the event, whether it be walking, in a car, or on a float.

Participants will parade across the bridge, past the old borough building and up Second Street to Eurana Park, where prizes will be awarded, candy distributed and refreshments served.

Any questions contact parade chairperson Mary Rose Minnick at 570-427-8865.

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Obituaries

JOANNE C. WHEELER

Joanne C. Wheeler R.N., 67 years of age, of Weatherly passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at home while in the loving care of her beloved daughter Kimberly A. Wheeler and her companion, Aram Nichols.

Born Sunday, July 17, 1955 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of Jeanne (Keiper) Gettig of Weatherly, and the late Edward C. Gettig. Joanne was also predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Wheeler on August 16, 2022; and daughter, Jessica J. Wheeler on March 14, 1984.

In addition to her daughter Kimberly, and mother, Joanne is survived

by sisters, Jacqueline Douglas wife of Bruce, Janice Kurtz wife of Marty, and Wendy Dietrich wife of Dan; brothers, Wayne Gettig and his wife Janet, and Brian Gettig; grandchild, Zackary. Many nieces and nephews also survive Joanne.

A Weatherly Area High School graduate, Joanne received her L.P.N. certifica tion from Hazleton School of Nursing, and earned her R.N. from Luzerne County Community College. Joanne retired as a telemetry nurse from the former St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hazleton.

She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Weatherly.

Joanne liked to paint and draw. Joanne and Charlie enjoyed island life, and trips to New England. Both she and Charlie mourned the recent loss of their beloved fuzzy grandchild Hope.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

VALERIE SCHWARTZ

Valerie E. Schwartz, of Mountain Top, passed away at home, Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Paul and June Stemrich Schwartz and was a graduate of Crestwood High School, Class of 1973. Valerie worked for Roadway, in the office, prior to retirement.

Valerie is survived by her son, Robert Thomas; brother, Paul (Kimberly) Schwartz of Drums; sister, Joann (Pat) Black of Mountain Top; two nieces and two nephews.

Her wishes were to have no public services.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top, www.MountainTopFH. com

Save coupons and can tabs for troops

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly con tinues to collect coupons for the “Support Our Troops” program. Both expired and non-expired coupons will be taken. The expired coupons should be no more than two months out of date. Coupons are sent to a distribution center and then distributed to both military bases in the United States and also military bases overseas to help families of active-duty service men and women.

ALA Unit 360 in Weath erly is also still taking silver aluminum beverage can tabs. They can be dropped off at the building during the unbaked pizza sale, or con tact any auxiliary member.

Light the Night with Faith

Veterans Dinner

The annual ALA Unit 360 Veterans’ Turkey Dinner will be held Sunday, November 13. All dinners will be takeout and can be picked up from 2 until 5 p.m. at the post home in Weatherly. Each veteran will receive two dinners with all the trimmings including pump kin pie. Reservations are required by contacting Geor gia Farrow at 570-427-4527 by October 31. Monetary donations toward our holi day food gift cards for needy families are appreciated.

Anniversary Open House

On November 16, 2022, the American Legion Auxil iary Unit 360 in Weatherly will officially be chartered for 100 years.

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A Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, from the funeral home. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in her name to: Centenary United Methodist Church 30 Carbon Street Weatherly, PA 18255

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com

Faith Church Weatherly will host “Light The Night” in the Weatherly Plaza parking lot on October 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be games, music, prizes and candy for all trick-or-treaters.

Candy donations are still being accepted. For more information contact Lori Gerhard at 570-578-8005.

Faith Church is at 202 Carbon St, next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping plaza. Services are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Kids Club house is open at the same time for all kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade. Youth Group meets Sundays at 6 p.m., 6th-12th grades. Wednesday small groups meet at 7 p.m.

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In order to celebrate service to the Weatherly community, the unit will be holding an open house on Sunday, November 20, from 2 until 4 p.m.

If anyone has any mem orabilia that they would to share, please contact Geor gia Farrow at 570-427-4527.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Penn Lake/ Police

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Rogan referred to an earlier meeting with WHPD where apparently there was some name calling during heated exchanges. Rogan told manager Szoke that [White Haven Police] Chief Tom Szoke acted like “a fouryear-old in the cereal aisle” at that meeting. This back and forth between Rogan and Szoke was a bit hard to follow, as residents in the audience were also firing off questions and their concerns to Council. Due to the high level of emotion within the room, it was difficult at times to determine what comment or concern came from which resident.

Multiple questions, facts, concerns and arguments were presented from the residents in attendance. Council was asked if they even considered the petition with 112 signatures.

Rogan assured residents they did.

Others asked if they cared at all about the people in the community, or that the tax dollars of residents were not being used for the services they want for their community. Rogan responded by saying that accusations that they do not care about the residents are just not true.

Rogan told of a petition regarding police coverage from 10 years ago but not offered for consideration at that time. From the audience, a resident said that the petition Rogan was referencing was not presented at the time because it was fraudulent based on faulty information given to residents, such as telling them Penn Lake Park borough was bankrupt and the police would cost $100,000 over a 5-year period.

Another resident asked why this important issue is not brought up for a voter referen dum. This idea was met with much applause.

Rogan tried to explain that the cost for White Haven Police coverage has increased

45% with the proposed new contract. Asked how much that was exactly, Rogan replied it was $14,000.

Suzanne Winters then asked how much a life was worth, to which Rogan stated there were no lives lost. In response to his remark, another call from the audience noted no lives were lost because of existing White Haven Police protection. ***

After the meeting, The Journal-Herald learned that Penn Lake will be without local police coverage starting October 24. From then on, residents will be relying on the PA State Police from the Hazleton barracks. Since the meeting, White Haven Borough has sent a letter to Penn Lake Council giving notice 10 days per the old contract that coverage will cease on the 24th. White Haven has been paid for coverage up to the 24th.

Sources tell us that Penn Lake Mayor Tom Carter will present the topic again at the November meeting, on the 10th.

Other business conducted by Penn Lake by Suzanne Winters and Seth Isenberg

A petition with 112 signatures from residents of Penn Lake Borough in favor of retaining White Haven Police Depart ment protection was presented to the Penn Lake Council at their October 13 meeting. Council president Paul Rogan accepted it.

In reports, Rogan noted that the dam inspection report has been received.

He reported about the public meeting October 1 that updated residents about the progress towards the dam. He men tioned an email from Stream line, the engineering company handling the dam project, who

feel the PA DEP believes Penn Lake can move forward with the planned repairs.

There was also a special meeting on September 22, where Petras Landscaping was awarded this season’s snow plowing contract. The rate is $110 per hour for plowing, and $130/hr. for a spreader/plow truck. Anti-skid will be $50 per yard, and road salt $250 per yard.

American Rescue Plan funds of over $16,000 have been received and need to be spent and accounted for appropri ately. Rogan asked solicitor Krystin Giarrantano to look into that and advise Council on the time limits for when these funds must be spent.

Mayor Tom Carter gave the police report 21 hours of police service and 3 incidents. The treasurer’s report showed receipts of $36,300 (July sewer fees of $3,949 and ARPA funds of $16,170), and bills to be paid of $59,500 ($13,267 to Streamline, $10,606 to Aqua PA for a new sewer service, $10,317 to Penn Vest loan, $7,575 to Kislan Trucking).

Councilman John Burden reported sewage arrears had been collected on some prop erties including sewage fees on lots that had never before been billed. Rogan reported there are severe sewage issues on Williams Drive where a grinder

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WASD adds administrator, gets Schiavo grant

by Seth Isenberg

The Weatherly Area School Board, at their October 12 voting meeting, approved the appointment of Brian Pipech to become Supervisor of Special Pro grams, to start this coming week. He has been working for the Williams Valley School District, commuting from Hanover Township. His salary will be $88,000 a year plus benefits per the Compensation Plan for Act 93 School Administrators.

Board president April Walters was pleased to announce that the District received a grant of $10,000 from the Pasco L. Schiavo Memorial Fund of The Luzerne Foundation. The money will be used to benefit the students, explained Superintendent Daniel Malloy.

At the beginning of Oct. 12’s meeting, Dr. Katie Leach introduced Lydia Zink as the first place winner of last school year’s first grade Kids Go Writing Contest. The contest was sponsored

by WVIA and PBS. Lydia stepped up beside Leach and told a summary of her story to the Board. Walters and the rest of the Board offered congratulations. Zink, now a second grader, won a bag of goodies from WVIA and a plaque. To see her story online, visit www.wvia.org/education/ pbs-kids-writers-contest/

Her mom, WAHS art teacher Madeline Zink, gave a report that included a list of the WAHS students who painted chairs and then donated them to the Weatherly Area Community Library for their recent fundraiser. The painters were: Ava Sahaida, Mellanie Marshman, Sofia Evans, Serenity Stoudt, Kiley Holman, Isobel Hoffman, Rachel Downs, Ellen Whisler, Mekena Eubanks, Christiana Wofford, Taylor Jones, Trinity McCutcheon and Abigail Teodorescu.

The District is short fulltime cleaning aides again, with the resignations of Bobbi Miller last month, and April Hollednack this. Shelby Ford has joined the crew, filling one of the vacant positions.

Snow Paris was added to the substitute teacher list for the 2022-2023 school year (pending all necessary clearances and paperwork).

Christine Paisley was approved to become a part-time paraprofessional (5.75 hrs./day) effective immediately.

Steph Yurchak was selected to be an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at a stipend of $2,100 (pending all necessary clearances and paperwork).

Janet Gettig has stepped up to be the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of Amer ica) advisor for the 2022-23 school year. The Board approved her stipend of

$1,869.07 (prorated) per the WEA contract.

Today, Oct. 20, was approved for the SHINE student-family engagement night, from 4 to 5:54 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.

The Weatherly Youth Bas ketball program was approved to use the high school gymnasium for their program, starting November 28 to March 6. Games are Saturdays and Sundays, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Bills were approved of $913,752 from the general fund, $39,414 from the cafeteria fund and $9,340 for athletics.

With CPA reviews of last year’s budget and expen ditures nearly complete, business manager Robert Kachurak is planning to hold budget sessions with the Board.

Members unanimously approved a disabled veter an’s real estate tax exemp tion of $2,755.

Umbriac Construction is finally back to work at the WASD. They are completing drainage work on the northwest end of the middle school parking lot.

The WASD School Board meets next on November 2 and 9.

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Brian Pipech JH: SI

Lydia Zink, right, with Dr. Katie Leach. JH: SI

White Haven considers summer program request

by Ruth Isenberg

White Haven Borough Council considered a letter from White Haven Area Community Library board of trustees president Lois Hammer at their September 26 meeting, requesting support from the borough for the summer program sponsored this year with the YMCA in Wilkes-Barre.

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pump failed with problems in the sewer line from the pump to the borough’s sewage line, the Borough’s responsibility and likely to be costly. There is no map to determine where the sewer line is so contractor Milo has been digging to find the line.

In correspondence, a letter from resident Bob Scott asked for better lighting at the Carter Drive entrance to Penn Lake. He said that the streetlight is not very bright and it is difficult to see the entrance. Councilman David Longmore said he would look into it. There was speculation that it may need a new bulb or the filter cover may need to be cleaned.

Former Penn Lake mayor Tim Lenahan sent a letter on why he believes the Borough does not need White Haven Police protection. Lenahan feels residents can rely solely on the State Police for cover age because there are other communities in the area that do this, listing several. He stated that there are too many other things with

The Y wantsto continue the program, which includes a bagged lunch and a snack for up to 35 children per day, for another four years. While a grant from the Y will cover the cost of the food, local municipalities are being asked to include money in their budgets for employees.

The stormwater improvement project bid was awarded to CE Ankewitcz

increased costs. He feels the borough should focus on what is important right now, and that is the dam.

Residents attending online reported that they could not hear the audio. Rogan and others attempted to remedy this, but to no avail. Solicitor Giarrantano advised that opening up attendance to the meetings online is only a courtesy

Regarding short-term rentals, councilman Burden noted placing liens on some properties had been successful in collecting fees and penalties. Council unan imously adopted changes to the short-term rental ordinance. The revised ordi nance will be posted on the borough’s website. A copy will be sent to all permit holders.

A variance was granted to Jeff and Beth Schrader for a project on their home.

Under unfinished busi ness, Rogan checked with borough engineers Borton Lawson regarding speed bumps. They explained that speed humps that become a permanent part of the roads are legal (these are the width of the road, and several feet wide a raised, paved ‘hump’ that slows traffic).

Longmore reported there

for $92,033.33. Work was scheduled to begin in October.

Revisions to plans to finish the borough building were discussed, because bids came in higher than expected in some areas, and no bids were received on HVAC or plumbing. Council decided to go ahead and seek quotes on part of the work, in particular heating

and air conditioning.

Council member Harvey Morrison reported tree damage in front of his house, with a heavy limb falling and

branches in the electrical wires. He urged the borough not to permit the planting of Bradford Pears in the future.

Power to be off in Weatherly

Repairs to the Weatherly Borough substation will continue this weekend. Borough residents will be without power beginning at midnight on Saturday night. Power should be restored by approximately 6 a.m. Sunday.

is no update on the Pickle Ball and tennis courts.

Representatives from the White Haven Area Community Library asked council to be a sponsor of the YMCA summer program at the library for $500 per year. The program was a huge success this year, with children doing crafts and activities. They were given breakfast and lunch. Approximately 10 Penn Lake borough children attended the program. Also noted that there are 109 Penn Lake borough library card holders. The YMCA wants to continue the program with the library, including providing meals. Rogan indicated council would discuss this at their November work session for the 2021 budget.

Longmore reported that Kislan Trucking offered a quote of $7,575 to install a new catch basin and 70 feet of pipe at the inlet bridge on Lakeview Drive, then mill the area and repave it. This was accepted.

Longmore was questioned about the cost of the new pickleball court.

Council voted to not renew the agreement for White Haven Police coverage (see story on page 1).

In public comment, an audience member pointed out how wasteful it was for the borough to spend $5,000 on street and stop signs which were never made legal, and therefore, unenforceable. Councilman Shaun Kuter remarked that White Haven Police Chief Tom Szoke had previously assured him the borough would get their money back in revenue generated

from tickets that would be written, but Kuter has not seen one ticket. Council was asked what authority would enforce any of the traffic signs, rental ordi nances or any other ordi nances, laws or directives without having local police services.

While under a ‘barrage’ of questions about the police decision, Rogan adjourned the meeting.

Cranberry Quilt Guild meets—choices announced

It has been a busy kickoff to the quilting season. The Cranberry Quilt Guild saw a great turnout for the September quilt show. Over 250 visitors at the show were given ballots at the check in desk asking everyone to enter their choices from the seven categories for the quilts they liked best. Not needing to be a quilting expert, one’s choice could be for the workmanship, or the choice of patterns, or even the intricate color combinations used in the over 150 entries. Most attendees at the show found it quite a task to make their choice, that’s how intriguing the decision became. Each quilt had a written card attached telling a short explanation of the technique, or unique choice the quilter chose and the method used to attain it. The end result of the balloting is below.

Throws:

1st Flying Geese by Elaine Hubbard; 2nd Feathered Star by Debbie Kashi Child:

1st Jacob’s Forest by Debbie Kessell; 2nd I Spy by Ann Caggiano Bed:

1st Equinox by Debbie Kashi; 2nd Sandscapes by Arline Freidrich

Modern:

1st Lonestar Patchwork by Cindy Hilfiger; 2nd Dahlia Doodle by Eileen Blazic Runner:

1st Let’s Talk Turkey by Marian Jaxheimer; 2nd Funky Wooly Flowers by Eileen Blazic Wall Hanging:

1st Memories of My Grandmother by Judy Lutz; 2nd Snow Days by Rose McAninch

Overall Best in Show; 1st Memories of My Grandmother by Judy Lutz; 2nd Spiral Motion by Judy Lutz

Results in most categories were very close, separated only by a single vote, showing the difficulty of the competition. All members who submitted quilts for display were thanked for all their efforts. President Deb Kessell shared many compliments that were expressed throughout the show.

Along with the above results at the September meeting, members were

treated to a workshop hosted by member Tammy Dean. Tammy has developed a self- taught method toward her quilting. She explained her step- by- step method for quilt assembly. She brought along a book, Quilt as Desired, that has helped her significantly. She displayed the proper way to ‘sandwhich’ a quilt, which is foremost to properly quilting and producing the finished product. Tammy advised using “Golden threads” paper for marking if needed, and a silicone sheet to assist the fabric in smoothly sliding under the machine. She does her quilts on a domestic machine, which is a machine used for assembly and general sewing. Her technique includes practicing with a dry erase board to gain ‘muscle memory’; helping to accomplish a more intricate pattern. Her choice of needle is an 80, using Aurifil 50 thread weight. Tammy yearly makes a quilt for the Schuykill County Fair Queen, and has numerous quilts of all sizes

and styles to her repertoire. Her interest in quilting began years ago with her grandmother.

This month’s meeting will be held Monday, October 24 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Karen Miller of Redbird Quilt Company will be on hand to present

an interesting program.

Beginning at 6:30 sharp, Karen, an Aurifil thread representative, will present an “Aurifilosophy” lecture with a supporting trunk show of quilts done with this premium thread. Karen will offer Aurifil merchandise to purchase and a ‘swag’ bag gift. The business meeting will follow the presentation. Members are reminded that UFO #6 will be presented and it’s the last opportunity to get into the drawing for UFO finishers, to be held at the November meeting.

The meeting will take place at Faith United Church of Christ off airport beltway in Hazle Township. New members are always welcome and plenty of free parking is available.

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The Bach and Handel Chorale, based out of Jim Thorpe, will present three Christmas Concerts to kick off their 38th year of presenting choral music for a wide variety of audiences.

The Jim Thorpe Christmas Concert will be held in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North Street in Jim Thorpe, beginning at 2 p.m. on

Saturday, December 3. The concert will consist of music for the Advent and Christmas seasons and will offer the audience an opportunity to sing Christmas carols with the chorale.

The chorale will be accompanied and conducted by Maestro Randall Douglas Perry, founder and artistic director. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door the day of the

performance or by contacting the Bach and Handel Chorale office at 570-325-4794.

The concert will be repeated in two other locations: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tannersville on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 3 p.m., and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Trexlertown, on Sunday, December 11, beginning at 3 p.m. Both repeated concerts are free will offering for admission.

Please consult the Bach and Handel Chorale website @ www. bhchorale.org for additional information.

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Bingo brings out best for ACS

Bingo doors opened at noon on October 9, and games began at 12:30, highlighting 20 regular and three specials. Food was also avail able in addition to some tasty baked good products.

A huge “Thank You” goes out to all the people and businesses who donated prizes and food for this event. Also to Tom Connors for resuming his role as Bingo Caller and the following volunteers-Mary Antonelli, Mary Ann Herbener,

Please scan the newspaper, the website www.acsmove.org/hazleton telethon and the American Cancer Society Greater Hazleton Telethon Facebook Page for updated informa tion on the American Cancer Society telethon to be held on Sunday, November 13 at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, Noon-11 p.m, televised by WYLN.

Shelly Conners, Kelly Kostanesky, Jane Dougherty, Taryn Leonard and Pat Korb.

BINGO: Amy Herbener, Janine Surmick and Michele Connors (L to R) chaired another successful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society-Hazleton on Sunday, October 9 at St. Michael’s Recreation Center in Freeland.

Wreckers in run-off for cross country title

The Weatherly Area boys’ cross country team was ready to defend its Schuylkill League championship and run for another Schuylkill League Division II title at Wednesday’s Schuylkill League Cross Country Championships. The event, moved from Tuscarora State Park to White Birch Golf Course in Barnesville this year, featured run-offs for both the Division I and Divi sion II boys’ championships.

The Wreckers and TriValley each completed their dual-meet seasons with 13-1 records and were to vie for the title in a run-off Wednesday. Their meet within a meet was to be scored as a dual.

Meanwhile, Blue Mountain and Minersville will compete for the D-1 crown after both finished their 2022 seasons at 13-1. Details will appear in next week’s edition.

In the final Schuylkill League cluster meet held last Wednesday at Minersville, the Miners handed the Wreckers a 24-31 setback. Keegan Dube finished third and teammates Alex Kurtek, Ayden Kurtek, Logan Perzel and Mason Houser occupied the sixth through ninth spots to lead Minersville, which also beat Shenandoah Valley (19-44) and Jim Thorpe (20-43).

Jacob Parker’s runner up finish propelled the Wreckers

Comet golfers competing for state hardware this week

It’s been quite a busy - and successful - week of golf for the Crestwood Comets. The Wyoming Valley Conference champions edged Abington Heights 322-325 for the program’s second District 2 Class 3A championship last Tuesday at Fox Hill Country Club, clinching a spot in the state team tournament in the process. Crestwood returned to Fox Hill the following day to face Selinsgrove in the PIAA Eastern Regional, and rolled past the District 4 team 322-360 victory to advance to the PIAA Class 3A Championships this Wednes day at Penn State’s White Course. It is scheduled to be an 18-hole event.

Before that took place, Crestwood’s individual state qualifiers Derek Johnson and Owen Blazick were competing in the 2-day PIAA Class 3A Individual State Championships Monday and Tuesday, also on PSU’s White Course.

Johnson started his tournament with a 3-overpar 75 Monday, which was good for a tie for 21st place.

Blazick shot an 82 on opening day and was tied for 60th place.

The two were slated to begin competing later in the morning Tuesday, as they took aim at state medals. Tournament officials were expecting frost and temperatures in the 20s overnight and into Tuesday morning, delaying the start of the second round.

Details of their second day of action, and the Comets’ run at a team championship on Wednesday, will appear in next week’s edition.

Crestwood 322, Abington Heights 325 - Crestwood’s Tommy Biscotti shot a round of 7-over-par 78 to lead his team past Abington Heights for the district championship.

Biscotti matched Abington Heights medalist Luke

Morgan with 78. Meanwhile, Johnson and Blazick shot 79 and 80, respectively, giving the winners just enough breathing room. Ray Joseph rounded out the winning attack with an 85.

Cade Kelleher shot 81, Robert Munley posted 82, and Luke Swank was the fourth scorer for Abington Heights with 84. Ray Joseph’s 85 rounded out Crestwood’s scoring in the play-five, count-four format.

Crestwood 322, Selinsgrove 360 - Last Wednesday back at Fox Hill, the Comets were on their game again. The trio of Johnson, Blazick and Biscotti all carded identical rounds of 79, and Joseph was his steady self at 85 again as Crestwood eased to the subregional win and moved on to the state finals.

Selinsgrove’s scorers were Sam Wetmiller 85, Mikey Felty 85, Gannon Steinling 92, and Connor Andrella 98.

past Shenandoah Valley (1845) and Jim Thorpe (20-41) as they clinched a share of the top spot in Division II. Weatherly Area’s Michael Berger (fourth) and Nathan Tripp (10th) also cracked the top 10.

Jim Thorpe’s Jordan Remmes was the race winner in 16:29, followed by Parker (16:32). Weatherly’s Berger was fourth in 17:08, and teammate Tripp (18:46) came in 10th.

Parker entered this week’s Schuylkill League Championship as a favorite after placing third a year ago, and the Wreckers were expected to contend for the team title along with Blue Mountain and Minersville.

Regardless of Wednesday’s outcome at White Birch, the Wrecker runners will be back in action October 26 at the District 11 Championships at DeSales University south of Allentown.

Jr. High Cross Country

The Schuylkill League Junior High Cross Country Championships were held Saturday at Blue Mountain High School, with Blue Mountain (girls) and Tri-Val ley (boys) winning team titles.

The Weatherly Area boys (55) were third behind Tri-Valley (34) and North Schuylkill (41) in the team race.

Individually, the Wreckers’ Wade Eroh placed fourth in a time of 9:24, and teammate Chase Grier (9:33) was eighth out of 70 runners competing.

North Schuylkill’s Wesley Urban (8:50) was the boys’ race winner, and Pine Grove’s Bella Kassab

won the girls’ race in 10 minutes flat.

Girls’ Volleyball

Panther Valley 3, Weatherly Area 0 - The Lady Panthers continued their winning ways, taking the Lady Wreckers in straight sets (25-11, 25-12, 25-14) as Natalie Vermillion led the way at the net with 12 kills to go with five service aces and two digs.

Riley McArdle contributed eight kills, three digs and two aces, and Morgan Orsulak notched 12 assists and four aces for PV.

For the Lady Wreckers, Abby Paisley registered five service points, Becca Schell had three service points and three digs, and Jenna Winkler added three service points and two digs.

Marian 3,

Weatherly Area 0Marian set the tone with a 25-5 victory in the first set on its way past the Lady Wreckers in Schuylkill League Division III action last week in Hometown. The Fillies capped their senior night win with 25-10 and 25-11 triumphs in the second and third games.

Julia Meiss collected 20 assists and seven digs and Megan Paisley had six kills and six digs for the Fillies. Abbey Kluck helped with eight kils and six digs and Jenna Goff had nine aces and four kills.

Becca Schell and Taylor Davidovich each had six digs for the Lady Wreckers. Kelly Michaels added four kills and two digs and Abby Paisley had three assists and a block.

Marian also won the junior varsity match 2-0 (25-9, 25-15.

Seth’s Sightings by Seth Isenberg

Clearly, this is the most beautiful time of the year hereabouts. The spectacle of the turning leaves is on full show right now. I’m hoping that we’re lucky with our weather so the leaf show gets extended as long as possible. Keep your leaves is the message I send to the various trees that surround my backyard. I’ve kept my rake in the ready position but now it’s time to get raking.

There are some beautiful rides around the Pocono Plateau. The Turnpike south from here continues to have remarkable color (worth the price of admission), and one of the best shows is up Route 903 from Jim Thorpe toward Albrightsville.

We got lucky with the weather in that we didn’t have a lot of wind.

As for non-foliage Sightings, last week was a busy meetings week, so we crammed a lot of fun into the weekend. Through the summer, Ruth and I had been looking for a weekend that would be cool enough to attend the PA Renaissance Faire. In June we were on the site for the Celtic Fling, when temperatures reached the 90s. That day of fun nearly put me in their

medical tent. Saturday was a day in the high 60s, which as a bonus meant people came in their faire finery; it’s too hot in the summer. A double bonus is that the faire shifts a little bit to a Halloween theme, so there are Hallow een costumes galore as well. We dressed as middle aged festival-goers, complete with our silly sunhats.

chose to attend the opening night of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. We arrived mid-game, and cheered the locals to a tie, then cheered during overtime where we lost in the last two seconds. The Penguins play again on the 21st and 26th.

little kids (some very creative costumes though the littlest of those in costume weren’t always on board with the fun).

I then photographed the parade as it came with good shots of the Crestwood and Weatherly Area bands.

Sunday was the White Haven Halloween Parade, where we sighted all sorts of costumes. I spent time around the families with

It’s another medical week and I get a new doc tor (what fun). I am stable with my disease, and now working on what to do to be rid of it.

This weekend we plan leaf peeping trips gas prices be damned. I am sad and angry about the rising prices, as our country has plenty of oil and gas if the government would just get out of the way. The cost to heat our homes is ridiculous keep that in mind when you vote in two weeks.

And as always, best of health to you all.

Scenes from the White Haven Halloween Parade by Seth & Ruth Isenberg

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Arriving early, we found traffic had backed up about a mile and a half. Things moved along and we were in just in time for the start of the Boars Head Brawl, a bit of a farce including sword fighting, name-calling, silliness and cast members falling off the second floor balcony, one into a pool. From there to Sirens (singing), from Sirens to sword-fighting, and then to a condensed Much Ado About Nothing where the cast put on a serviceable Shakespeare. We snacked on some of the Faire’s wide variety of food. We then ended up at an adult-themed performance, a rude drag beauty pageant, which was too funny to be described. When that ended, we headed for the mid-day Revels show at the Globe Theatre. Taking a break, I discovered their new Mermaid Tank, which was a great big hit with the little kids.

Tiring now, I went towards the exit but was lured to a site that promised a real unicorn. Ruth joined me, and soon the unicorn appeared with its handlers.

It’s a therapy animal, and a fun display for kids and kids at heart. I won’t spoil the surprise here…

Home was an easy ride, but we weren’t done, as we

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TERMS: $10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow). BALANCE AT SET TLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. 2:30 P.M. APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRE FIELD AND WOODS ACROSS ROAD. Nice level Parcel. Pin # H5-12-11

TERMS: $10,000 BANK CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow). BALANCE AT SET TLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium.

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WED., NOVEMBER 2, NOON – 2 P.M. SAT., NOVEMBER 12, 2 - 4 P.M.

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY a Country Village Home in move-in condition or a nice flat approx. 4 Acre Parcel of Land. Norman Rockwell setting in beautiful farm country. Must be SOLD to Settle Estate. Your BID may BUY!

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Baylor to bring Brodheads to life at Trout Unlimited meeting

Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will meet on Tuesday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at the White Haven Area Library and Commu nity Center, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven. The featured speaker will be renowned Pocono trout fish erman and fly fishing expert, Don Baylor of Stroudsburg. Don is a noted author, artist, and aquatic biologist and his program is titled: “ A History of the Brodheads Creek.”

The Brodheads is a legendary, world famous stream that flows through the eastern Poconos and Stroudsburg to its mouth at the Delaware River. It is known for its large wild brown trout and rich history. It is considered by many as the birthplace of fly fishing in America including the late, great, flyfishing legend, and author Ernie Schwiebert who validated its status as such in his classic essay, Homage to Henryville. The Brodhead has entertained for over 150 years such fly fishing luminaries as George LaBranche, Thaddeus Norris, Edward Hewitt, Ray Bergman, Preston Jennings, Charles Fox, James Leisen

ring and Ed Zern along with the aforementioned Ernie Schwiebert and many more. Noted authors like Henry Van Dyke, John Taintor Foote, and Arnold Miller (aka Sparse Grey Hackle) have graced its waters and written eloquently about its prominence in trout and fly fishing lore. Several presi dents including Teddy Roo sevelt, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland and Calvin Coolidge, along with, Gifford Pinchot, first head of the U. S Forest Service, fished here.

Noted 19th century celeb rities such as heavy weight boxing champ Jake Kilrain,

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song bird Lily Langtry, and even Annie Oakley were frequent streamside visitors who stayed at the historic Henryville House which was built near its banks in the 1830ies.

In addition to its historical and cultural significance, the Brodhead is known as an outstanding wild trout fish ery and several portions of it are protected by streamside public parks that provide easy access. The Forever green Nature Preserve in Analomink is where the new Brodhead Creek Heritage Center offers visitors a

chance to hike and fish at the preserve (open 365 days with no entry fee or permit required) and also observe the many displays, artifacts and art that is housed at the Heritage Center.

Don was instrumental in researching and designing these displays including a rare collection of bam boo rods made by noted Stroudsburg bamboo fly rod craftsman, Lou Schauer. The center has numerous dis plays regarding the cultural and natural history of the Brodhead and a large relief map of the entire watershed.

Baylor was born in Stroudsburg, and is a charter member of Brod head Trout Unlimited and an active member of the Brodhead Watershed Asso ciation, Pocono Heritage Land Trust, and the Pa. Fly Fishing Museum Assoc. A retired high school English Lit. teacher, he has worked with Aquatic Resource Con sultants for over 40 years. He has authored dozens of technical trout stream reports and has also written such classic fly fishing guides as “Pocono and Upper Delaware Hatches”, “Trout

Stream Entomology and Fly Tying”, and “The Brodhead: A Historic Trout Fishery.” He is considered the Dean of Pocono fly fishermen and has worked with other notable Pa. fly fishermen such as Charlie Meck and Lee Hartman. He has taught fly fishing and fly tying at E. Stroudsburg University.

Don is also an accom plished landscape artist specializing in depictions of trout fishing on the Brodhead and elsewhere. His paintings are highly sought after and Don will have prints and paintings on display and available for sale along with copies of his books and DVDs. Don lives near Stroudsburg with his wife Barbara where they raised two daughters and have five grandchildren. Don has been a long time friend of Western Pocono TU where he has assisted with many programs and activities.

The program is free to the public, with no registration required. Light refreshments will be served. Call Janet at 570-501-1189 or Mike at 570-454-4862 for more info.

Crestwood’s Ziegler reaches district tennis semifinal

On Monday, fifth-seeded Hanna Ziegler of Crestwood won a pair of matches to advance to the semifinal round of the District 2 Class 3A Singles Tennis Championships at Kirby Park.

After receiving a bye into the second round, Zeigler opened with a 6-0, 6-0 shutout of Valley View’s Bella Comoni.

She followed it up with a 7-2 (2), 1-6, 7-5 upset of #4 seed Gabrielle Chantiloupe in the quarterfinals.

Ziegler was scheduled to face top seeded Susan Arp of Abington Heights in Tuesday afternoon’s semifinal round, with the finals to follow. The other semifinalists were Abington Heights’ Rina Hanumali and Scranton’s Maia Philbi.

Crestwood’s Camerone Carlos also competed on Monday, dropping a tough three-set verdict to Pittston Area’s Jacy Van Osdol (6-4, 3-6, 6-3) in the first round.

Last week at Kirby Park, the Crestwood girls saw their team season end in the District 2 Class 3A team semifinals. Number 3 seed Wallenpaupack defeated the second-seeded Lady Comets 3-0, winning all three singles matches to advance to the final.

There, Wallenpaupack (15-4) lost to Abington Heights 3-0 for the 3A team championship.

Abington Heights (16-1) advanced to face the thirdplace team from District 3 in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.

The Buckhorns’ Erika Badner posted a win at No. 1 singles over Crestwood’s Hannah Ziegler (6-4, 6-1);

Frankie Toppi defeated Camerone Carlos (6-1, 6-0) at No. 2; and Sarah Niemiec beat Ella Richards (7-5, 6-1) in singles play, clinching the match for Wallenpaupack. Before doubles play was halted, Crestwood’s Madison Van Gorden & Samantha Olszyk were

battling on even terms with Olivia McCue & Alaina Burke (4-6, 6-2, 0-1), while the Lady Comets’ Julia Glowacki & Olivia Jardine were tied at one set apiece with Amy Fago & Hailey Hopkins (6-4, 3-6).

Crestwood ended its team season with an 11-3 record.

Cross Country

The Crestwood boys dispatched Nanticoke Area (15-50), Holy Redeemer (2139) and Wyoming Seminary (20-43) last Wednesday in the final WVC cluster meet of the season.

Wyoming Area’s Jack Novelli won the race in a time of 17:20, but the Comets’ depth was superior. Crestwood’s Mason Staude was the runner-up in a time of 17:37, and his teammates came in 4-5-7-8 behind him to clinch the sweep. Weston Medvetz (17:55), James Modrovsky (18:08), Nate Higgins (18:41) and Ryan Kozich (18:48) secured top-8 finishes for the Comets.

Aiden McDonald (17:43) placed second for Holy Redeemer.

The Crestwood girls were equally dominant in their portion of the cluster meet, defeating Hazleton Area (21-37), Hanover Area (19-44), Nanticoke Area (19-44) and Wyoming Seminary (15-47).

Ella Novelli of Crestwood was the first to cross the finish line, clocking a time of 20:02. Emily Lehman of Holy Redeemer was second, and Milana Daiute of Hazleton Area placed third.

Crestwood’s balance would

soon follow, as Ellie Kozich (21:58) and Kaelyn Barker (22:17) placed 7-8, and Katie Kozich (23:08) and Maddie Danko (23:10) were 10th and 11th respectively.

Girls’ Volleyball

Crestwood 3, Hazleton Area 1Crestwood and Hazleton Area split the first two sets of the evening, with the Lady Comets winning the opener 25-21, and the Lady Cougars responding in Game 2 (25-23).

Crestwood pulled away from there, taking the next two sets 25-13 and 25-14 to wrap up the WVC win.

Girls’ Soccer Crestwood 4, Hazleton Area 1Kennedie Huber registered a hat trick as Crestwood got past visiting Hazleton Area last week. The two teams battled to a scoreless draw after the opening half, before Crestwood came out blazing in the second half to pull away to the WVC victory.

Less than two minutes into the second half, Emma Suhoski got the Lady Comets on the board, courtesy of an Emma Sheloski assist.

Huber scored back-toback unassisted goals to push the Crestwood lead to 3-0 before Hazleton Area answered. Reese Kaschak scored an unassisted goal at the 71:40 mark to make it 3-1.

Huber concluded her hat trick at the 72:37 mark, taking an assist from Jordan Andrews to score the final goal of the night.

Crestwood won the stat battle, with a 15-4 shots-ongoal advantage, and a 9-2 edge in corner kicks.

Mia Pollack made three stops in goal for Crestwood, and Brianna Kennedy had 11 saves for Hazleton Area.

Boys’ Soccer

Dallas 1, Crestwood 0 - Jace Chopyak scored the game’s lone goal in the second half to lift Dallas over Crestwood in WVC action.

Eddie Maier assisted on the goal at the 18:49 mark for Dallas, which had the upper hand in shots (15-8) and corner kicks (3-2).

Cole Kranson made 12 saves in goal for the Comets. Brandon Banks saved eight for the Mounts.

Field Hockey

Crestwood 4, Hazleton Area 0Sophomore Alyse Wanchisen scored two early goals off a pair of Morgan Koons assists as Crestwood jumped Hazleton Area and cruised from there to the WVC win.

Alex Geiger added another first-period goal for the Lady Comets, with Aubrey Macri assisting. In the third quarter, the two hooked up again, with Macri passing to Geiger, who scored the game’s final goal at the 12:20 mark.

Crestwood (9-5) won the stat battle, with an 11-4 shots-on-goal advantage, and an 8-0 mark in penalty corners.

Isabella Caporuscio made four stops in goal for the shutout.

Comets make it 6 straight with homecoming win

Coming off arguably their biggest win of the season, the Crestwood Comets could have had a letdown with a 1-6 Hanover Area team coming to town for their homecoming game.

Letting off the gas is not in these Comets’ makeup. Scoring in all three phases of the game, the Comets soared to a 62-0 lead by

halftime enroute to a 69-7 victory that was their sixth straight this season.

Instead of stepping back after a 35-14 win at Hazleton Area one week earlier, the Comets (7-1) continued to build, and climbed onto the top of the District 2 Class 4A rankings in the process.

“Not allowing a team to cross the 50-yard line, try

to keep our penalties low, be great in the kick game and be able to score in all three phases of the game, that was our goal this week,” Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli said afterward. “We were able to do that.

Great senior leadership keeps people on track and focused to do just that.”

The Comets scored before

Tennessee beating Alabama shows every dog has its day

by Frank Fear

Tennessee had never beaten Alabama during the Nick Saban era, and it looked as though Saban would leave Knoxville with that streak intact. His Tide had a touchdown lead in the 4th Quarter before Tennessee rallied to score ten points in the last 3:30 minutes of the game. It was the Volunteers’ first win over the Tide since 2006.

What was it like in Knoxville Saturday night? I love how Jay Busbee of Yahoo!

Sports expressed the release that comes when a team with long-suffering fans wins “the big one.” It doesn’t make any difference about the level, the sport, the era, or the circumstance. It’s all the same. In Busbee’s words, “the joy (in Knoxville) was almost religious, a sense of happiness and relief so fast and deep you couldn’t help by smile in the middle of it al. You wait years of your life

for a moment, and when it comes, it’s more beautiful than you can possibly imagine.

While the Vols won the game, Bama committed an astonishing number of infractions 17 for 130 yards. That stat outweighed what should have been the determining factor: Alabama held the ball for nearly 40 minutes of this 60-minute game.

Now all eyes are on the November 5 contest between the Vols and the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. The

winner is the odds-on fav to face…that’s right, Alabama… for the SEC Championship and a likely spot in the College Football Playoff.

But no matter what happens, October 15, 2022, will be etched in Tennessee history, the night when Smokey beat the Elephant.

The Bluetick Coonhound and Vols’ mascot finally had his day.

College football fan Frank Fear is the editor of The Sports Column.

Photo of Smokey from Cityview, Knoxville

some in the homecoming crowd could find their seats as Noah Schultz ran it 44 yards for a touchdown just 25 seconds into the game. Less than two minutes later, the senior running back scored on a 13-yard run, and the Comets were up 14-0 with 9:51 still to play in the opening quarter.

Special teams got in on the party a short time later, when John Jones blocked a Hanover Area punt, and teammate Nick Miscavage recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown.

Robert Knight tacked on a 3-yard touchdown run, and defensive back Josh Hilpp returned an interception 19 yards for another score, as the Crestwood lead swelled to 35-0 after one quarter.

But there was more.

Freshman quarterback Jaden Shedlock found the end zone on a 11-yard run to start the second quarter, and Miscavage added a 21-yard touchdown run for his second score of the game.

Already giving way to the second unit, the Comets continued to soar. Sophomore running back Colin Lazo concluded the quarter with touchdown runs of 11 and 35 yards,

as the lead was 62-0 at intermission.

The Hawkeyes got on the board in the third quarter when quarterback Christian Torres hooked up with Sean Dooner on an 83-yard pass play.

Crestwood capped the scoring on the final play of the third quarter, when Evyn Makowski ran it in from 20 yards out for the senior’s first touchdown.

The Comets single-wing running attack was in high gear, finishing with 357 yards and eight touchdowns on 33 carries. Eleven differ ent Comets ran the football, and they did not attempt a single pass. Schultz led the balanced attack with 93 yards on just four carries.

Aside from the long touchdown pass, the Comets allowed Hanover Area just 62 yards the rest of the game.

With the win, the Comets climbed into the top spot in the District 2 Class 4A rankings. They’ll face a big test this Friday night at Crispin Field, where a 4-4 Berwick team - ranked fifth in Class 4A - is playing for its playoff lives. Only the top four teams get into the tournament.

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