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by Jim Dino
Residents of the Sandy Valley section of the Foster Township are concerned the addition of short-term rental properties will disturb their neighborhood as they have in the Hickory Hills development.
At the October 9 supervisors’ meeting, residents told the supervisors they wanted them to change the township ordinance to include rules for short-term rentals in an agricultural zoning district, which is the zoning designation in Sandy Valley. Short-term rental units in the Hickory Hills development have been a nuisance to the residents there, because of parties that
JH: Ruth Isenberg
TOY STORY AND MORE cast waited patiently for the White Haven Lions Club Halloween Parade to come down Towanda Street and pick up the balance of the marchers in front of the Post Office. It was a beautiful day to parade. For more photos, see page 6 of this issue, and the gallery on our website, pocononewspapers.com
See FOSTER, page 11
by Suzanne Winters
During this month’s Penn Lake Park borough council work session on October 10, current tax collector Bev Yencha advised council she will continue at her post for one more year. She also mentioned the tax collectors of other area municipalities receive higher compensation for their work, therefore she is asking for a raise. Council was not averse to this, but asked for a figure to consider. Yencha said she would consult with other municipality tax collectors for an idea of what their compensation is, as well as compile information on her hours worked and job duties, and get back to council with this information. Councilman Paul Rogan said they would get this item on the agenda for
consideration at next month’s meeting.
Another personnel issue discussed at the work session was Rogan’s announcement he would be resigning at the end of the year, after 11 years on council. The solicitor will check on the procedure for appointing someone to take his place.
Councilman Corey Beltz said he attended a webinar discussing Traffic Calming this past month. There is another webinar coming up in the near future he also plans on attending. He is working on using available resources to gather pertinent information to help the borough make a plan of its own for traffic calming.
Beltz also mentioned at the work session that the sewer cleanout on Lakeview
and culvert pipe project on Hollenback would be completed the week of October 21. Beltz said he will attempt to coordinate the project between school bus runs and trash day. If this cannot be done, the school district will be notified if there are any traffic disruptions anticipated.
Councilman Dan Eustice asked if they needed to bid for snow plowing, and Rogan reminded council that Kislan Trucking contracted for three years of snow removal at the end of last year.
Eustice also said a resident on Hollenback was concerned about the swale stones getting washed away. Rogan said the property owner needs to clean the drain pipe under their driveway to assist with proper
flow of rainwater.
During the meeting, borough secretary Karen Burden also mentioned the need for replacing stone to the swales along the Hollenback road, as it has washed away in places making it difficult to move off the road to avoid large oncoming vehicles. Eustice suggested purchasing and placing more stone in these areas, which should be covered by the borough’s remaining ARPA funds.
There were no audience comments on agenda items at the start of the meeting. One complaint was received from See PENN LAKE, page 11
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by Ruth Isenberg
One of the most dispiriting things about the current election season (which is mercifully almost over) is the amount of misinformation that is circulating. False stories have been widely shared online about both of the major party’s candidates for president and vice-president.
It appears that a lot of this material is being produced not by the parties, but rather by entities in foreign countries (particularly Russia). These efforts are designed not only to influence the outcome of this presidential race, but perhaps more importantly, to sow doubt about our entire system of government in general, and our elections in particular.
The rise of artifical intelligence and the ease of spreading information (and mis-information) through social media platforms has created a wildfire effect to enhance what is not a new problem at all. Mark Twain allegedly said “A lie can travel halfway round the world, while the truth is putting on its shoes,” and that was not new when he said it. (According to quoteinvestigator.com , Jonathan Swift said something very similar two centuries earlier, and it’s doubtful the thought was original with him.)
There are legitimate policy and personal differences between the candidates. Voters have a tough enough job sorting through the actual policy statements and speeches the candidates and their parties have made in order to make a decision. The rest should be treated as either commentary, which generally strengthens opinions that a person already holds, or noise, which should be ignored.
From The Journal-Herald October 28, 2004
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
The front page features pictures from both the White Haven and Weatherly Halloween parades, which that year both were held on October 24. Clever costumes abounded in both events.
Foster Township began enforcement of its new building code, with supervisors approving a stop work order against a property owner who didn’t get permits or a variance for a garage before starting work.
Long transportation times were an issue at the Crestwood School Board meeting. Parents, particularly of students attending private and parochial schools, were concerned about the length of time their children spent either on school buses, or waiting unspervised to transfer to other buses. A front page picture showed White Haven police officer Tom Szoke telling the board his daughter had to spend too much time on the bus going back and forth from White Haven, since the route had been changed to include Barrys Road students.
The editorial by Seth Isenberg called for a higher concrete barrier on the Route 80 eastbound entrance to the bridge over the Lehigh River, in response to the fatal crash of a tractor-trailer through the existing guiderail, down the embankment and onto the railroad tracks. The crash closed the railroad, and the rescue attempt was difficult and challenging.
The Lausanne Township Supervisors heard a complaint about a property with reportedly over 100 animals on its, some of which have been straying onto neighboring properties. Because the township did not have an ordinance on the subject, the complainant was referred to
Carbon County and/or the State Police.
In Lehigh Township, the Flying Aces were notified that they must apply for permits in order to have a campground on their property.
Township supervisors talked about applying for a county grant withe Lausanne Township for Stagecoach Road improvements.
Weatherly Rotarian Tom Hischar was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by District Governor Alfred Crosby. A photo shows the presentation, as Tom’s wife Karen, the club’s president, looks on.
Eckley Miner’s Village offered a haunted wagon tour on the three weekend nights. The event was not recommended for children under the age of 6.
From The Weatherly Herald October 28, 1954 R.V. Faust, Publisher
The air raid tests here Monday evening failed to function for the simple reason that no signal was received through official channels…Throughout the county and state the tests were more or less successful, some communities failing to participate at all.
To the Editor:
I have been reading The Journal-Herald for over 30 years. I totally agree with the recent editorial concerning the current state of political commercials. Voters are tired of being insulted. The average voter is very capable of understanding the issues, and making prudent decisions. Enough!
Tom Schwab
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of Barbara Ann Yothers, a/k/a Barbara A. Yothers, a/k/a Barbara Yothers late of Lehigh Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who died on September 17, 2024. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands against the Estate are to present the same without delay to:
Theresa Nace, Administratrix c/o Peter O’Donnell, Esquire 1402 N. Church St. Hazle Township PA 18202 10/31
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Dennison Township willconduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building to act on the following item:
1.The application of Clarence & Darlene Fisher, 320 Middleburg Road, White Haven, PA, for Parcel ID# 13012 00A02H000 c/o Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, Inc. The applicant is requesting a Special Exception Use From Section 502 Use Table & Variances from Section 317 Fences and Walls, Section 501 Front Yard Setback, and Section 1110 Parking Yard Area of the Zoning Ordinance for Unattached Accessory Structures. The subject property is located in the C-1, Conservation District. All public comments must be submitted in writing to the Zoning Officer prior to the hearing by mail at the address below or by email to tdow@barryisett.com Only public comments submitted in writing before the hearing will be read and considered.
BY ORDER OF:
Tim Dow, BCO#5305 Zoning Officer
Dennison Township 76 Walnut Street
White Haven, PA 18661 10/31
The Dennison Township Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session on October 30, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the Dennison Township municipal building at 76 Walnut Street, White Haven, PA.
Kathleen Stortz, Secretary
Estate of Timothy M. Fleming a/k/a Timothy Fleming a/k/a Tim M. Fleming
Late of Albrightsville, PA
Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to:
Brian T. Fleming 314 Route 94 Warwick, NY 10990
Or to his Attorney: Megan A. Nanovic, Esquire Nanovic Law Offices 57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 11/7
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on October 9, 2024, in the Estate of Paul J. Kobus, late of White Haven Borough, who died August 28, 2024, to Barbara Kasabo, Executrix.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
SENAPE LAW
James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire
Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire
Michael B. Senape, Esquire
612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179
Freeland PA 18224-0179
570-636-3133 11/7
SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Board of Supervisors of Packer Township until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 for the following Contract: ‘Grist Mill Drive Storm Sewer Improvements’ Packer Township, Carbon County, PA
The project includes the design and construction for replacement and retrofit of existing storm sewer systems, roadside swales, and cross pipes at several locations along Grist Mill Drive. The work includes demolition, excavation & backfill, grading, pipe, inlet, and endwall installation, erosion and sedimentation controls, as well as roadway trench and surface restorations.
All materials must meet PennDOT Pub. 408 Specifications. Bidders do not need to be PennDOT prequalified. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Packer Township Municipal Building for the purpose of reviewing the project scope and a field view of the project sites for prospective bidders.
Proposals must be delivered only by United States Postal Service to the Municipal Building at the above address unless prior arrangements are made with Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary, by calling 570-427-8969 for hand delivery. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township and shall be marked ‘Grist Mill Drive Storm Sewer Improvements’. Proposal forms, specifications, and bid information can be obtained at the Municipal Building upon scheduling pick up with the Secretary, or at the office of the Engineer, Carbon Engineering Inc., 350 N. Pine St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 upon scheduling pick up through email at carbonei@ptd.net.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid made payable to Packer Township. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price within twenty (20) days of the award of the Contract.
All bids will be opened and read publicly during a Board of Supervisors Meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Municipal Building as soon as the agenda allows.
The Packer Township Board of Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or portions thereof, and to delete projects and/or portions of the project depending on budgetary constraints and also to waive any technicalities deemed to be in the best interest of the Township.
Packer Township Board of Supervisors
Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary
2234 Hudson Drive
Weatherly, PA 18255
Larry A. Vack, 67 years of age, of Sixth Street, Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, October 20, at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in Easton, after a three-week battle against cancer.
Born Sunday, May 5, 1957 in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Elwood A. Vack, and Ruth Naomi (Kleppinger) Vack.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 35 years, Teresa “Terry” (Domday) Vack; son, Andrew J. Vack; daughter, Katlin C. Vack and her fiance James R. Graff; brother, Donald J. Vack and his wife Carolyn; sister, Brenda Fulmer; niece Chrissy; nephew; Nathaniel.
A 1975 graduate of Weatherly High School, Larry was a member of Holy Rosary Church of Hazleton, and has worked for Adams Outdoor Advertising
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of Bethlehem for over 20 years. An avid outdoorsman, Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Paradise Fishing Club of Packer Township. A talented craftsman, Larry remodeled his entire home, and took great pride in his work. Larry also enjoyed working in his garden.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 25, at 10 a.m. from Holy Rosary R.C.C., located at 240 South Poplar Street, Hazleton.
A Visitation will occur on Thursday, October 24, at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials in his name to: Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 33 33 West Ridge Street Lansford, PA 18232
Online condolences or a fond memory of Larry may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in White Haven for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer. Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at: lehighgorgecampground.com
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WILLIAM E. KRANTZ JR.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved son, Joel Krantz; brothers Bob Krantz and his wife Kathy, Tommy Krantz and his wife Sandy; nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, October 27, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 403 Berwick St. White Haven with Pastor Janell Wigen officiating. Friends are invited to join the family with a visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service. Visit the funeral home website at www.LehmanFuneralHome. com for additional information.
William E. Krantz, Jr. 82, of Golden Oaks Village, White Haven, died on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in St. Luke’s Pavilion, Hazleton. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William E. and Helen Denlinger Krantz. He was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and graduated from Lehigh University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Bill was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, White Haven. He was a computer programmer for several companies prior to retirement. He loved working on computers, photography, and his dog Kuga. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane Krantz.
Charles F. Zellner, 80 years of age, of Lehighton, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s Carbon Campus in Lehighton. Charlie had resided in Weatherly for many years as well.
Born Saturday, October 7, 1944 in Scranton, he was the adopted son of the late Francis, and Mary (McGill) Zellner. Charlie was also predeceased by his birth siblings, Dave Harris, and Pat Janiszeuski.
A graduate of Weatherly High School, Charlie served honorably in the United States Army. Charlie assisted his parents in running their country store in Lehigh Township,
worked as a plumber’s helper for Eroh’s Plumbing in Weatherly, and drove bus for Vogel Busing. Charlie was a member of L&L Fire Company, and Silver Ridge Hunting Club in Weatherly. Pending arrangements are 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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John R. DeBalso, 71, of White Haven, won his battle with brain cancer on October 16, 2024 after a two year-long courageous fight. John, an avid car enthusiast and man of integrity, crossed over peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter.
He was born in Hazleton, to the proud parents of Alma and Dominic Costello DeBalso. He was the last of four children and loving sibling to Marilyn (Edward) Mehalick, Joseph (Helen) DeBalso and the late Raymond and Judy DeBalso. He attended Most Precious Blood Catholic school until 9th grade where he met some of his most cherished, lifelong friends. He continued on to High School and graduated from Hazleton High School in 1971. He furthered his education at East Stroudsburg University receiving a degree in Education, meeting more loyal friends along the way. He taught for several years in Maryland, living close to his brother’s family, before moving back “home.”
He worked at White Haven Center and continued to devote his career there until his welldeserved retirement 30+ years later in 2012.
One of the most pivotal moments of his career at The White Haven Center was when it brought him to meet his future wife, Rita. They married in 1999 and celebrated 25 years of marriage. He gained two step-daughters, Heather (Joe) Wysokinski and Holly (late Tim) Jones; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Timmy, Taylor, Ashton, and Brady; and four step-greatgrandchildren Madison, Myah, Gia and Jenna.
John loved working on cars, especially his race car. Weekends were spent at the Numidia Dragway. He enjoyed taking his 68’ Shelby 350 Mustang to car shows and restoring his 69’ Camaro. He enjoyed listening to the Beatles, watching NASCAR and the Dodgers, vacationing at the
beach, and many joy rides on his Harley.
One of John’s greatest joys was being a father to his daughter, Jessica. He was always involved and had the honor of being there for some of her greatest milestones in life including walking her down the aisle on her wedding day when he gained a son-in-law, David Sada - and driving down to Florida for the birth of his grandson and then later granddaughter, Rio and Melina.
John had a soft spot for furry friends, particularly cats. He treated each one like a valuable family member and cared for many throughout his lifetime.
A special “thank you” to all staff at The Laurels. Although his time there was short, he was given outstanding care by many kind and compassionate staff. They gave John happiness and comfort and gave his family peace of mind that will forever be treasured. Additionally, a heartfelt “thank you” goes out to the many skilled doctors and nurses at Penn Medicine who gave us all more quality time with John.
He left behind countless friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.
With his charismatic and outgoing personality, John formed friendships wherever he went. He now resides in his eternal “home”, soaring over us finally without speed limits. He is in the air we breathe and every step that we take - full of love and happily watching over all of us until we are reunited again.
A celebration of his life took place October 21, with a Mass of Christan Burial at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can also be made to the following organizations.
The Glioblastoma Foundation, PO Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715 or online.
Maylath Hospice at 750 St. Route 93, Sugarloaf, PA 18251
Richard D. Weeks, 70 years of age, of Weatherly, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly.
Born Tuesday, February 2, 1954 in Pittston, he was the son of the late Raymond S. and Anna (Romanowski) Weeks. Richard was also predeceased by wife, Mary Jo Weeks; and brother, Raymond Michael Weeks.
Surviving are brothers Lester P. Weeks and his wife Donna, and Thomas Weeks and his wife Ruth.
Richard retired from Maui Cup of Pittston.
Private arrangements are entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Margaret F. Marcincavage, 75, of Mountain Top, died on Sunday morning, October 13, 2024 in Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in WilkesBarre, she was the daughter of the late Emil Carver and Henrietta Sudosky and adopted daughter to Esther and Ken Boone. Margaret was a graduate of Exeter High School. She worked as a property and casualty insurance agent prior to retirement, and loved spending time with family. She enjoyed bird watching, especially hummingbirds, camping with her late husband, craft work and creative writing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Albin M. Marcincavage Sr.; son in law Michael Reece; siblings,
Richard Sudosky, Emily Monelli and Kathleen Sudosky.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Michele Rakowski of Nanticoke, Angela Reece of Wilkes-Barre, Albin M. (Lisa) Marcincavage Jr. of Bear Creek Township; grandchildren, Lilith Marcincavage, Jesse, Candice and Hayley Rakowski, Thomas and Amber Hughes; two great grandchildren Penelope and Henry Rakowski; siblings Ruth Kobal, Carol Bella, Emil Carver, Jr.; adopted family, Bonnie Wido, Kathy May, Barry Boone and many nieces and nephews.
Blessing service will be conducted on Saturday, October 26, at 3 p.m. from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top.
Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Visit www.MountainTopFH. com for additional information.
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The White Haven Borough Council meeting on Monday, September 28, 2024, will be preceded by a budget work session at 6 p.m.
Linda Szoke Borough Manager
There was a big vee of geese heading south over Weatherly this week, and one morning when the dogs went out early,
we heard a loud contingent of them taking off. They were invisible but very definitely there.
Farm equipment sits in a field along Caplos Road, Foster Township, and along with the fall foliage all around, creates a postcard setting from a picture-perfect fall day.
by seth iseNberg
Check out the article Michele Connors of Weatherly on the Delaware & Lehigh Trail blog about her quest to run all 165 miles of the D&L. She speaks eloquently about the beauty and the terrain. You can find it at https://delawareandlehigh. org/blog/mission-165/
Oak trees this year are surprisingly colorful, at least some of them. In places they are a gorgeous maroon/red shade, other places more rusty orange, and of course some are the usual brown.
One place we sighted a glorious display of color was along Route 437 in Mountain Top. We stopped at the D&L Trailhead there, and took a short walk on Sunday.
We’re definitely past peak of foliage here. The recent windstorm stripped many leaves, especially on treetops. Farther south, there’s still a fair amount of green, so we’re not done yet. In our travels we find color on sheltered individual trees.
A wish for good health for all.
Weatherly Area School District will be hosting a program in honor of our veterans on Monday, November 11, at 9 a.m. All area veterans and the public are invited to attend.
The program will be held in the Middle School gym and entrance to the school will be through the Middle School lobby.
There will be a social gathering for Veterans in the Middle School Cafeteria at 8:15 a.m. If you are a veteran and planning on attending, we would like to know in advance. Please call the Elementary Office at 570-427-8687.
Due to heating issues, the White Haven Area Community library has been closed, and several activities have been rescheduled, relocated or cancelled.
The BOO BASH Halloween Party will now be held on Saturday, November 2 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Children ages 6 through 15 are invited to come and enjoy games, activities, prizes, and spooky fun. For kids 5 and under, a Halloween themed Tot Time is still planned at the library on October 26 from 10:15-11 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, but optional for both events.
If repairs are completed in time, the library will hold the reading of Edgar Allan Poe performed by Bob Maso on Saturday, October 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for some Gothic Narrative Entertainment.
The library’s annual Gertrude Hawk chocolate fundraiser continues. We are proudly selling all 10 available varieties of Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Bars for $2. If you are looking for your favorite flavor, and can’t find it, chances are the WHACL
will have it for you to enjoy. Participating businesses include G&A Hardware, Jirah’s Pizza, White Haven Vet, Connie Job Beauty, LK Hair, Thimbleberry, Hair2Dye4, Murphy Lumber, Barb Stemple Beauty Shop, Antonio’s Pizza, Aqua PA, SueAnn Sewing, The Hearing Center in Kingston, Gino’s Fairview Shoe and Northeastern Eye in Mountaintop.
The library invites you to attend a presentation by the Luzerne County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Heating and Utility Assistance Program on October 30 at 10:30 a.m. If you live in Luzerne County, you may qualify for a $290 disbursement. The income guidelines are generous and can be viewed on the library Facebook page. Staff will be available at this meeting to assist with the application process. Updated information regarding the closure will be provided on the library’s Facebook page. Please check there frequently for updates regarding any further changes to the scheduled events.
by Elizabeth DiGennaro & Jillian Esposito
KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. Sweeney’s kindergarten class has been learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin. They are conducting an experiment in which they keep a jack-o-lantern in a sealed container with soil until the end of the year.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Kindergarten through 5th grade will be leaving school early on October 25 to participate in an event known as the trunk or treat.
6TH GRADE: Mrs. Durham’s 6th grade science class just finished learning about how crystals form by performing a fun lab in which they made rock candy.
MARCHING BAND: The Weatherly Area High School Marching Band will be performing in the Halloween parade on October 26.
Food will be distributed on November 2 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Weatherly’s Shepherd House, located at Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church on the corner of 3rd and Fell Street. Please use the side entrance on Fell Street.
In case of food emergencies, please contact Charles Hettler at 570-926-0505.
December’s Food Distribution will take place on December 7, 10 a.m. to Noon.
White Haven Fire Company Social Club
Saturday, November 2
$10 OR a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots to taste and judge all the soups — 2-4 p.m.
Soup entry $15, with soup at the Social Club by 1:30 in a crockpot, hot & ready to eat.
LIVE ENTERTAINMET BY TONY MERKER, 4-8 PM
To enter call the club at 570-443-8885, Kevin at 570-497-1322, or stop by the social club. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots
Please call the Weatherly Area Community Library at 570-427-5085 to register for any event; we want to be sure we have enough seats and enough supplies for you.
Story Time for ChildrenFriday, November 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Crochet Class - Saturday, November 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bring your own Crochet hook #4 and yarn.
Read to a Dog! - Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children in grades 4, 5, and 6 can bring their favorite book or pick a library book to read to a dog who loves to listen to stories.
Book Club - Thursday, November 21, at 10 a.m. The book is Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26— Halloween Parade, 2 p.m., Weatherly (rain date Oct. 27)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28— Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven
THURSDAY, OCTOBER
31—Trick or Treating, 6-8:30 p.m., Heritage Hill, Weatherly FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8— Fall Raffle, 8-11 p.m., Citizens’ Fire Company, Weatherly FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1— Basket Raffle, 5-8 p.m., Zion’s Lutheran Church, Weatherly SAT., NOVEMBER 2—Basket Raffle, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Zions Lutheran Church, Weatherly
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
2—Soup Cook-off, 2 p.m., Firemen’s Social Club, White Haven, 570-443-8885
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
16—Annual Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church Hall, White Haven
Cranberry Quilt Guild will hold its October meeting Monday, October 28, at Faith United Church of Christ, off Airport Beltway in Hazle Township, with doors opening at 6 p.m. The Monthly meeting will offer a power point presentation and trunk show of ‘Quilt as you go’ by Kate Mulberger. The lecture features a history of the Potholder technique, which began around the Civil War era. This technique can be used today with unfinished blocks and community service projects. Kate has many quilt -related You tube videos and offers techniques to enhance the quilting experience.
Members are reminded that baby quilts can be brought to any meeting, as well as lap quilts, both of these being guild community service projects. Steve Mead has comfort kits available to be put together for chemo therapy patients. These can be done through the winter and brought in to the guild in spring. Contact Steve if you would like one or more.
Dues for 2025 will be collected at this and the November’s meeting for both guild membership and Quilt of Valor membership. Marie Shulenski, QOV coordinator,
Paper pieced multi award winning quilt by member
Donna Wing
will be collecting. Marie also announced that Cranberry will again participate in the White Haven Library annual quilt show being held Saturday, December 7. Members have been sent short registration forms and must return the form to Marie. The quilts being shown must be in a pillowcase with the quilter’s name on it, and can be brought to the November meeting. The annual holiday party will be held at the November 25 meeting. A sign-up sheet will be available for members to offer to bring either an appetizer or a dessert. As the year winds down, Cranberry quilt guild members reflect on a busy and event filled
year. Lots of buzz about the most successful quilt show yet. Plans will be in place for another busy 2025 season.
Members will have light refreshments and are asked to add to the fun with a costume or item celebrating the spirit
of the Halloween season. The fat quarter color for the month is orange, and members participating in the BOM project are asked to submit one block #5 with their first name and last initial.
Weatherly ALA Unit 360 donated $1,080 in needed supplies to Hurricane Helene victims, which included paper towels, toilet paper, water, cleaning supplies, various size diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, baby food and heavy duty garbage bags. The supplies were dropped off at the L & L Fire Company, who are delivering them to hurricane victims in North Carolina and Tennessee. The unit also donated $100 to help with transportation costs. Shown from left are Karen Andrews, Georgeann Herling, Theresa D’Andrea, and Georgia Farrow.
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Mary Grace Fino, concerning a short-term rental occupant with a dog that was not well controlled. No one was injured, but the renter made some rude comments to Fino. Burden did notify the homeowner.
Correspondence received from the Penn Lake Association notified council that both beaches will be closed to residents and persons during the entire dam project construction until completion.
State Senator David Argall copied the borough on a letter he wrote to the Honorable Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, in support of the Penn Lake Dam project and its request for funding.
Mayor Tom Carter received a complaint about kids on ATVs riding on borough roads. He reminded residents it is state law that 4 wheelers cannot be driven on public roads.
A new solicitor, Dan Mulhern, was present for this month’s meeting. He said there is still one property to exercise a flow easement option.
One Zoning permit was issued to 1599 Lakeview Drive per the secretary, and the Zoning Hearing Board met September 23 granting the request for dimensional variance and special exception for enlargement of a nonconforming structure.
Councilwoman Sue George had nothing to report regarding Recreation, other
than that the Porta Potty would remain in place until the end of October. She and others at the meeting commented they were pleased with the condition and cleanliness of the Porta Potty this season.
Eustice had nothing to report on Lake Management or Goose Abatement. Concerning Roads, he said he did ride around the borough with Kislan, and things look good. They still have a few areas of trimming to finish.
Nothing new to report on Short Term Rentals per councilman John Burden, but he does have one Right to Know request which is ongoing.
Two motions were made to adopt both ordinance #1, authorizing collection of attorney fees, and #2 regarding Penn Lake Park Borough sewer connection hookup fees. These were both adopted.
Council also voted to advertise 2025 meeting dates for the second Thursday of the month, except December meeting the third Thursday of the month due to the budget reading and advertisement.
Rogan reported ongoing dam project activity. Some items include the Dam Advisory Group preparing bulletin board flyers and posters reminding residents of the good support the borough has received from State Senator David Argall and US Congressman Matt Cartwright in assisting the borough with DEP and grant funding opportunities for the project. The Phillips property easement option was exercised. A meeting is scheduled to review the adequacy of payment for the Basler easement. Grant writer Jim Brozena submitted Penn Lake statewide LSA grant in the amount of $1 million and countywide LSA grant in the amount of $3,726,800.
Rogan signed a reimbursement request in the amount of $117,946.49 for 2021 BRIC grant, and Streamline Engineering received a “completeness review” from DEP with minor items listed for “completeness.” Streamline has 60 days to reply.
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often result in property damage and noise.
The residents’ concern is immediate, since there are short-term rental units being built right now.
“The whole neighborhood is against it,” said Melody Tompkins. “All they (short-term rentals) are is a big, free-for-all party. We have a beautiful neighborhood, and we want to keep it.”
Attorney Nathan Favreau, representing the Karpowich Law Firm, the township solicitor, said the supervisors could not prevent any application, if the law allows it.
“If it is a permitted use, you can’t stop something that is already operating,” Favreau said. “It (short-term rentals) needs to be permitted somewhere in the township. There has to be a designated area. You can create a new zoning district.”
Ken Tompkins said action has to be taken now to prevent problems in Sandy Valley.
“We don’t want it (the neighborhood) to turn into something bad if nothing happens,” he said.
Supervisor Chairman Wilson Malloy said the supervisors would have to do a study into the request before acting on any change. Malloy said no request has yet been made for shortterm housing in Sandy Valley, and gave no timetable for the study to be done.
The supervisors are looking to appoint a recreation board.
Township Manager Brittany Majewski is looking for volunteers.
“We want to reactivate the recreation board.” Majewski said. “We eed five volunteers. The board would meet once a month, and would create recreational events for township residents – like Trunk or Treat event October 19 at the township municipal building.
At last month’s meeting, Wendy Zubick, the township secretary, was appointed recreation director for the township.
Former Crestwood High School three-sport standout Kennedie Huber is a member of the Bloomsburg University women’s soccer team again this season.
A sophomore forwardmidfielder from Mountain Top, Huber has seen action in five of the team’s 11 games thus far, attempting two shots. She played in five games as a freshman in 2023.
At Crestwood, Huber was a three-time WVC first team allstar and was a WVC champion in soccer. She was also a two-time district champion in lacrosse, competed in track and field, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She is majoring in Biology and PreMed at Bloomsburg.
The Huskies entered the week with a 7-4-2 record, including 5-4-2 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. They were to host Mansfield on Wednesday.
Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will present a special video and narrative on outstanding trout stream improvement project done recently by Brodhead TU members on legendary McMichaels Creek in the Poconos near Stroudsburg on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at White Haven Area Community Library.
The public is welcome. Contact Mike at 570 454 4862 for information. No registration is required.
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Needing two wins in five days over Wilkes-Barre Area last week to capture a Wyoming Valley Conference championship, the Crestwood girls’ soccer team accomplished just that.
The Lady Comets edged the Wolfpack 1-0 in overtime last Monday, and followed it up with a 3-0 Division 1 title-clinching victory on Friday at Crestwood.
Crestwood finished its championship regular season with a 13-3 mark, and will be a top seed for the District 2 tournament that begins this week.
Crestwood 1, Wilkes-Barre 0 - The Lady Comets opened the week with a thriller at Wilkes-Barre Area. Despite peppering the Wolfpack with 38 shots, Crestwood was unable to convert against WBA goalkeeper Victoria Luna until overtime.
Sophomore Gia Caporuscio scored on a deep shot 45 seconds into overtime, blasting the pass from Sarah Shipton into the net for the game-winner.
Crestwood 3, Wilkes-Barre 0 - Maria Smith, Jordan Andrews and
Sarah Kondraski all scored goals for the Lady Comets, who built a 2-0 halftime lead and never trailed in the second showdown with the Wolfpack (10-6-1).
Andrews also had two assists, Ella Brady added a third, and Daisy West made four saves for her second shutout of the week.
Mugel Galeno scored the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute, as Wilkes-Barre Area edged Crestwood 2-1 last week.
Josh Tapia also scored a second-half goal for WBA. Nathan Ciocco’s unassisted goal in the 36th minute had given Crestwood a 1-0 lead at intermission.
Anthony Amend made 10 saves in goal for the Comets (6-11-1), who will be the No. 7 seed for the District 2 Class 3A Tournament that begins this week.
Crestwood will be at No. 2 seed North Pocono (15-3) Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. quarterfinal match. The winner moves on to Tuesday’s semifinal round against the Nanticoke-
Dallas survivor. The finals are set for next Thursday, Oct. 31.
The defending champion Crestwood girls and WVC Division 2 champion Dallas are top seeds for the District 2-4 Class 2A Field Hockey Subregional, which is now under way.
Crestwood (16-2) will be the overall No. 1 seed, and is expected to advance past No. 8 Berwick (0-18) and into Wednesday’s semifinal round against either No. 4 Wallenpaupack or No. 5 Delaware Valley.
Dallas (14-3-1) is the No. 2 seed. The finals are set for next Monday.
Crestwood’s Hannah Zielger and Ella Richards picked up a pair of wins, and advanced to the semifinals of the District 2 Class 3A Girls’ Tennis Doubles Championships last week at Kirby Park.
As the second seed in the tournament, Ziegler and Richards drew a first-round bye,
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then defeated Nine Emillani and Nora Frounfelker from West Scranton in the second round before toppling Soleil Wright and Samira Feller of Wallenpaupack in the quarterfinals.
In the semifinals, Delaware Valley’s Noelle Holderith and Jessica Willison rallied to eliminate Ziegler and Richards 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Abington Heights’ Sona Hanumali and Mary Booth went on to repeat as district doubles champions.
Meanwhile, the Lackawanna Conference came out on top in the first-ever District 2 girls’ tennis All-Star competition, winning on aggregate scoring 5-5 over the Wyoming Valley Conference on Saturday at Wyoming Seminary.
Ten doubles matches were contested between the conferences, with schools within the leagues mixing and matching players together to create the doubles teams.
The two conferences split the 10 matches evenly, but the Lackawanna Conference won on aggregate after the team of Soleil Wright (Wallenpaupack) and Olivia Van Tussel (Delaware Valley) were able to avoid a shutout in their match.
The Wyoming Valley Conference MVPs were Crestwood’s Paicey Clower and Tunkhannock’s Addy Pineau. North Pocono’s Kara Erickson and Delaware Valley’s Michelle Zakharova were the MVPs for the Lackawanna Conference.
Holy Redeemer’s Addison Rosenko won a skills combine to kick off the day’s action.
District 2 All-Star Doubles Competition
The unbeaten Crestwood girls’ cross country team added another piece of hardware to the school’s trophy case last Thursday, capturing the team championship at the annual Ed Narkiewicz/Wyoming Valley Conference Coaches Championship Meet.
While Dallas senior Madisoin Hedglin was busy dominating the girls’ meet individually, covering the 3.1-mile Wyoming County Fairgrounds course in 18:23.2 to repeat as champion, it was the Lady Comets who ruled supreme in the team race.
Crestwood, which went 16-0 to claim the WVC Division 1 regular-season crown, eased past runner-up Dallas 41-61 at the all-conference meet.
Katie Kozich led the team’s balanced showing with a second-place finish in 19:15.2. Kaelyn Barker (19:42.0) and Ella Novelli (20:11.7) placed fifth and seventh, respectively, and Crestwood had seven runners in
the top-21. Adrienne Shebelock (20:50.6) was 12th, Mollie Kozich (21:00) 18th, Alyssa Leicht (21:29.4) 20th and Riley Ruch (21:43.3) 21st for the Lady Comets.
Meanwhile, in the boys’ championship race, Northwest’s Michael Fritz outlasted Crestwood’s Mason Staude for the individual title. Fritz won in a time of 16:10.5, while Staude was just behind in 16:19 for second.
Hazleton Area’s Franklin Ritz placed third, helping the regular-season unbeaten champion Cougars to the team title with 47 points. LakeLehman (66) edged Crestwood (70) for second place.
In addition to Staude, the Comets (14-2 regular season) received a ninth from Nate Higgins (17:29.8) and a 15th from Jacob Lettieri (18:01.2) at the all-conference meet. Rowan Dietrich (18:31.6) was next in 24th.
Led by Lila Ruch (13:30.6) in fifth place, the Crestwood junior high girls finished first in their 2-mile championship race, beating out runner-up Hazleton Area 35-53. The Crestwood junior high boys (62 points) placed second to Lake-Lehman (55) in their race.
1, Crestwood (Cr) 41; 2, Dallas (D) 61; 3, Lake-Lehman (LL) 108; 4, Hazleton Area (Haz) 107; 5, Pittston Area (PA) 115; 6, Holy Redeemer (HR) 169; 7, MMI Prep (MMI) 179; 8, Nanticoke (N) 181; 9, Tunkhannock (T) 245; 10, Wilkes-Barre Area (WBA) 249. Incomplete teams: Wyoming Area (WA), Wyoming Seminary (Sem), Northwest (NW), Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech, Hanover Area.
1, Madison Hedglin (D) 18:23.2; 2, Katie Kozich (Cr) 19:15.2; 3, Sarah Williams (D) 19:18.4; 4, Milana Daiute (Haz) 19:35.3; 5, Kaelyn Barker (Cr) 19:42.0; 6, Isabella Dessoye (PA) 19:50.7; 7, Ella Novelli (Cr) 20:11.7; 8, Olivea Scalese (PA) 20:24.6; 9, Hannah Stoss (WS) 20:25.5; 10, Erika Doran (D) 20:33.8; 11, Mary Kate Kupsky (MMI) 20:39.0; 12, Adrienne Shebelock (Cr) 20:50.6; 13, Madelyn Graves (T) 20:52.2; 14, Olivia Corcoran (LL) 20:52.5; 15, Betsy DiGiovanni (LL) 20:58.5; 16, Grace Rushmer (Sem) 20:59.0; 17, Ava Hinkle (Haz) 20:59.5; 18, Mollie Kozich (Cr) 21:00.0; 19, Alaina Palmaioli (LL) 21:05.0; 20, Alyssa Leicht (Cr) 21:29.4; 21,
Riley Ruch (Cr) 21:43.3; 22, Savannah Cronauer (NW) 21:57.8; 23, Kaylee Casagrande, Haz, 22:09.5; 24, Matilda Serrano (N) 22:18.9; 25, Anna Zaroda (MMI) 22:37.8.
Team Scoring
1, Hazleton Area (Haz) 47; 2, Lake-Lehman (LL) 66, 3 Crestwood (Cr) 70; 4, Pittston Area (PA) 136; 5, Northwest (NW) 143; 6, Holy Redeemer (HR) 149; 7, Wilkes-Barre Area (WBA) 157; 8, Tunkhannock (T) 216; 9, Wyoming Area (WA) 260; 10, Wyoming Seminary (Sem) 288; 11, Hanover Area (Han) 295; 12, Wyoming Valley West (WVW) 313.
Incomplete team: Dallas (D), Berwick (B), Nanticoke, Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech, MMI Prep.
1, Michael Fritz (NW) 16:10.5; 2, Mason Staude (Cr) 16:19.0; 3, Franklin Ritz (Haz) 16:43.3; 4, Oliver Heintzelman (NW) 16:53.0; 5, Owen Pollock (Haz) 17:10.9; 6, Aidan Jennings (D) 17:19.1; 7, Spencer Smith (LL) 17:23.8; 8, Christian Matos-Mendez (Haz) 17:25.8; 9, Nate Higgins (Cr) 17:29.8; 10, Joshua Cackowski (HR) 17:35.3; 11, Jakob Mead (PA) 17:39.5; 12, Parker Smith (LL) 17:43.5; 13, Gavin Adams (Haz) 17:45.9; 14, Tyler Lukavitch (LL) 17:52.8; 15, Jacob Lettieri (Cr) 18:01.2; 16, Ben Delgado (WBA) 18:02.6; 17, Patrick Smith (HR) 18:03.1; 18, Finn Cronin (LL) 18:06.1; 19, Colby Walsh (WA) 18:06.5; 20, Stephen Martin (LL) 18:08.5; 21, Vincent Fazzino (D) 18:20.8; 22, Damian Vargas (Haz) 18:28.0; 23, Ethan Kintzel (Haz) 18:28.3; 24, Rowan Dietrich (Cr) 18:31.6; 25, Brennan Spaide (B) 18:34.3.
A little-known player proved to be the Achilles heel for Crestwood when the team travelled to Wilkes-Barre Area last Friday night.
That player was the Wolfpack’s Achilles Fuentes.
The receiver who joined the team late and moved up the depth chart before getting his chance on Friday turned two short passes into a pair of key touchdowns to help the Wolfpack earn a 21-14 victory. With the teams tied at 14, Fuentes delivered the decisive blow late in the third quarter.
Junior quarterback Jake Howe threw to him on the right sideline, and Fuentes weaved his way into the end zone for a 13-yard score that proved to be the game-winner.
From there, the Wolfpack defense held the Comets on a pair of fourth-down plays
to preserve the key Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 win.
Crestwood (4-5 overall, 2-2 WVC) used its run-powered offense to score twice in the first half, both on long timeconsuming drives. They opened the game with a 17-play, 80-yard scoring march with Matthew Bealla finishing off the 8-minute all-run drive with a 2-yard scoring burst. Ethan Zabroski’s point after gave the Comets a 7-0 lead.
The Wolfpack (5-4, 3-2) answered late in the first when Howe found Fuentes for a 22-yard scoring pass that made it 7-7.
Nate Walsh put the Comets back on top with a 13-yard touchdown run three minutes into the third quarter.
Less than a minute later, Davon Underwood’s 4-yard
scoring run tied it at 14 heading to intermission.
Crestwood dominated the running totals, outrushing the Wolfpack 260-55. Jacob Jeckell paced the Comets with 106 of those yards, and Walsh followed with 87.
Carter Kennedy had an interception for Crestwood, which will close out its regular season this Friday night at home with Wyoming Valley West (0-9). The Comets (.526) slipped to fifth in District 2 Class 4A rankings, trailing Honesdale (5-4, .529) and Wallenpaupack (4-5, .530) by mere percentage points as the three teams battle for the final two playoff spots.
The Wolfpack pay a visit to Williamsport in a key District 2/4 Class 6A contest.
First Quarter
CRE — Matthew Bealla 2 run (Ethan Zabroski kick), 4:01
WBA — Achilles Fuentes 22 pass from Jake Howe (Jaedyn Sanchez kick), 0:37
Second quarter
CRE — Nate Walsh 13 run (Zabroski kick), 9:30 WBA — Davon Underwood 4 run (Sanchez kick), 8:35
Third quarter
WBA — Fuentes 13 pass from Howe (Sanchez kick), 0:29
TEAM STATISTICS CRE WBA First downs 14 13
Rushes-yards
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Crestwood: Jacob Jeckell 22-106, Walsh 11-87, Colin Lazo 10-29, Jack Rodgers 8-17, Bealla 2-11,Gio Barna 1-8, Lincoln Bibla 1-2. Wilkes-Barre: Underwood 16-63, Gene Ardo 22-11, Howe 4-(minus-7), Jordan Kieselowsky 1-(minus-12). PASSING — Crestwood: Rodgers 1-7-1-(minus-3). Wilkes-Barre: Howe 13-23-1-158.
RECEIVING — Crestwood: Lazo 1-(minus-3). Wilkes-Barre: Underwood 4-62, Kieselowsky 4-26, Fuentes 2-35, Treyvon Gembitski 2-25, Rajon Watson 2-10.
INTERCEPTIONS — Crestwood: Carter Kennedy. Wilkes-Barre: Sincere Carter.
Story
and photos
by Suzanne Winters
Athletes from Northeast Pennsylvania and as far away as New York, New Jersey and even Tennessee, gathered Saturday to flex their muscles at the fall Strength Harvest, a Strongman competition hosted by Achieve Wellness and Fitness Center, Route 309 in Mountaintop. This contest was open to both male and female strength training enthusiasts.
Although the day started out quite cold, it did not take long for it to heat up. A crowd of at least 100 contestants and spectators gathered outside of Achieve on the beautiful fall day, excitedly cheering on competitors trying to reach or exceed their personal best.
The day included five separate events, Deadlift Max, Press Medley, Yoke Zercher Carry, Yoke Carry into Farmer’s Carry and the Truck Push. The day had many moments of the thrill
of victory, a few moments of the agony of defeat, but all of them were quite amazing to watch. Participants in some events were competing for qualifying spots at the United States Strongman Nationals in 2025. If interested, check out https://ironpodium.com/ events/live/the-strengthharvest to view the final results of the competition and see how incredible our local Strongmen competitors are.
