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WH Council thanks outgoing police chief Tom Szoke, names Joanna Jinks as replacement by Ruth Isenberg

department will be in good hands going forward, but will miss the touches Tom put on it for 30 years. Council president John Klem noted the progress the police department has made over those years, from a department of one full-time officer covering the borough’s one square mile in used cruisers to today’s department with enough

officers and vehicles to professionally serve an area of 65-70 square miles and thousands of people. Jinks, who has worked for the White Haven Police Department for several years, some of them parttime, was unanimously appointed as interim chief at a rate of $30/hour effective November 1, until current See WHITE HAVEN, page 3

Incoimg White Haven Police Chief Joanna Jinks, driving a WH Police vehicle in the Halloween parade. After 30 years in service to White Haven Borough, Tom Szoke is retiring as police chief, effective October 31. For the first time in history, White Haven Police Department will be led by a female chief, Joanna Jinks, effective November 1. White Haven Borough Council was effusive in its thanks to Szoke, with council member Bob Lamson citing his “many, many years of service to the borough, above and beyond his responsibility as chief,” adding that the police

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WASB candidates air their views at forum by James Hunter

Wednesday Addams was just one of the guests at the Hickory Hills Trunk or Treat. More pics, page 6.

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Weatherly Area School District school directors have to be more creative with district finances to make the buck go further, so say two men running for the board in the November 7 election. And funds to keep the district’s buildings in better shape is a priority. Ty Harris, whose name will appear on the Republican ballot for a four-year term, and current director Tom Connors Jr.,

who is running with no party affiliation for a two-year term, were the only two of seven candidates who attended a candidates’ night Monday in the Weatherly Area Middle School cafeteria. Seth Isenberg, co-publisher of The Journal-Herald newspaper, the forum moderator, said board President April Walters was in touch ahead of the See WASB, page 5

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Editorial

Making…and maintaining…history by Ruth Isenberg White Haven council has made a good choice for its new police chief. Joanna Jinks more than the first female police chief for the borough. She’s also a prime example of the benefits of community policing, following the example of the chief she’s following, Tom Szoke. The White Haven Police Department’s outreach to kids, and to the community as a whole under his leadership has created a sense of trust that’s in strong contrast to the attitude of society in general. Halloween at the fire house, a summer rafting trip, appearances at the library’s programs, and much more, have made the police familiar and non-threatening figures to most local kids. Not everyone is a fan of the police, of course, especially those who have had run-ins over the years. And people shouldn’t make the assumption that the new chief will be easier to deal with if they’re in a confrontation—she’s been effective in a variety of situations, here and with the sheriff’s department. White Haven’s police department has grown over the past 30 years, in size, in scope, and in effectiveness. This ground-breaking appointment enhances the department’s hard-earned history of service.

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The Weatherly Area High School Band received an invitation from West Point for the Band to perform in Band Day at the U.S. Military Academy on November 13 with over 35 bands from all across the mid-Atlantic states. There are expected to be over 3,000 musicians performing at half-time. The band will stay overnight near West Point, then have an early morning breakfast before a 7:30 a.m. rehearsal and a performance by the US Military Academy Band. Then they will see the Saturday morning parade of cadets, followed by sight-seeing and lunch at the stadium ahead of the football game. The White Haven Democratic Club held a meet the candidates’ night last Friday in the Community Building. Both Democrats and Republicans attended. White Haven Mayor Jay Holder, who was not a candidate, spoke on behalf of Louise Fino, candidate for the Crestwood School Board, who was unable to attend due to a prior commitment. Council member Marie Piro spoke on behalf of Ray Ward who was also unable to attend. Photos of the White Haven Hallowe’en Parade were taken by Jennifer Iezonni. A photo at the top of the front page shows Tom

Connors with [the Clinton family’s] First Cat Socks, at the White House. He was part of a local delegation who went to Washington D.C. to help open the president’s mail, and meet representatives and senators. The delegation was led by Nancy and George Pilecki. Weatherly seniors Jon Garber and Jason Donadi were big parts of the Marian Colts second shutout in a row, 26-0 over Hanover. Garber hauled in two touchdown passes and Donadi ran in for a touchdown. Steve Stallone gave tribute to the Philadelphia Phillies for their amazing year. Phil Engman talked baseball as well, and predicted that Penn State would beat Ohio State in football this weekend. The Crestwood Field Hockey team is set for the playoffs with a powerful offense and strong defense. The dining review this week was of the Colonial Park Diner in Harrisburg. From The Journal Issue of October 21, 1943 Publisher W. C. Taylor The Ladies Union of the Lutheran Church will have a food sale at the parish house. … Come and buy a prepared meal for your family. Guards at the Atlas Powder Company’s plant at White Haven have been rated as one of the best Auxiliary Military Police

units in the state and received an Army E Award. John L. Sullivan, local tenor, will conduct a fifteenminute program of his own over WAZL radio station on Monday evening at 8:15. Ten new locomotives will be shipped to the L.V.R.R. in Wilkes-Barre from Schenectady, to “meet the motive power demands on the Wyoming Division because of tremendous increased (freight) business.” “Major General George Grunert, a native of White Haven who enlisted in the Army for the Spanish American War, became head of the Eastern Defense Command and the 1st Army, with headquarters on Governor’s Island (NYC) when Lt. Gen. Hugh A. Drum retired from the Army and accepted appointment as commander of the New York State Guard.”

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East Side ordinance will help Public recover emergency response costs Notices by Ruth Isenberg

PUBLIC NOTICE

PENN LAKE BOROUGH has established dates for meetings of borough council for 2024 to be the second Thursday of the month with the exception of December, where the meeting will be the third Thursday. Regular meetings start with a work session at 7 PM with the regular meeting immediately following.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Carol A. Berger, a/k/a Carol Berger, late of Banks Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who died on June 13, 2023. 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: Randal Kessler, Executor c/o Peter O’Donnell, Esquire 305 South Church Street, Suite 175 Hazleton, PA 18201 11/2

East Side Borough Council is planning adopt an ordinance that will allow volunteer fire companies and emergency service units responding to calls in the borough to recover costs, by invoicing either an insurer or a property owner for costs associated with a response. Fees will not be charged to people who have

paid taxes to the borough that are used, at least in part, to support emergency services, or who has made a voluntary contribution to the fire company or EMS in question. At their meeting of October 5, council voted to advertise the ordinance for adoption at the November 2 meeting. Council discussed the list of delinquent garbage and sewer accounts. Liens

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contract negotiations are completed. Council held executive sessions both before and after the meeting on Monday, October 23, to discussion the police contract and other personnel issues.

Other Business •Council heard a request from the library regarding options to provide storage space for equipment.

Company for a state-wide LSA grant to be used for air filtration devices was approved. •Letters of support for PA House of Representatives and PA Senate bills that would relieve communities of under 25,000 population from costs of maintaining and repairing storm sewers on PennDOT roads will be sent. (Currently, PennDOT maintains storm sewer drains in townships, but not in boroughs.)

have been lifted from two accounts, two accounts were written off as the properties were sold years ago, and a letter will be sent to others with delinquencies over $500 asking them to make payment arrangements within 30 days, or face having a lien placed on their property. The snow removal contract will remain with Chris Keil for 2023-24, at the same rate as last year. There was considerable discussion about a proposed letter objecting to a decision by PennDOT to route heavy equipment for the Interstate 80 bridge project along River Road and through White Haven Borough onto south Main Street. Council president Louis Esa was not happy with the letter, or that

the borough was not invited to a meeting held in White Haven with PennDOT and the contractor. “We all have to stick together,” he said. Various safety concerns were expressed. It was agreed the letter should be re-written to include East Side’s concerns, and an appeal to have East Side Roads repaired to include storm drain work at the end of the project. Purchasing cameras to monitor borough materials was considered as a way to use some of the ARPA money, along with some additional equipment, a storage shed, and development of a website. Decisions will be made at the November meeting. Council will also consider an ordinance regulating burning in the borough.

Wild slates office hours in Weatherly and Golden Oaks Congresswoman Susan Wild will have remote office hours in Weatherly today, Thursday October 26, at the Weatherly Borough municipal building from 1 to 4 p.m. Carol Etheridge, area representative for Cong. Wild, will be here to help residents to navigate Federal issues — paperwork, programs, etc. In November, Etheridge will be at the Golden Oaks clubhouse off Route 940 in Kidder Township on Monday, November 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The usual date in Weatherly falls on Thanksgiving in November, so will not be held. Questions in advance of these sessions can be phoned in to the Congresswoman’s office at 570-807-0333.

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Obituaries

JEAN C. ROMAN Private graveside funeral Jean C. Roman, of service was held in St. Mountain Top, died at Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover home on Township. Thursday, Arrangements were October 19, under the direction of the 2023. Desiderio-Lehman Funeral Born in and Cremation, Mountain Plymouth, Top, www.MountainTopFH. she was the com daughter Memorial contributions of the may be made to Plymouth late Loring and Stella Historical Society, 115 Levanduski Allabaugh Gaylord Ave. Plymouth, PA and was a graduate of 18651 or charity of donor’s Harter High School. Jean choice. enjoyed gardening, watching reality TV shows and an occasional trip to the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Roman; siblings, Marie Oliver, Rita Williams, her twin sister, Joan Novitski and Lorraine Weatherly Faith Church Brannon. is located at 202 Carbon St, Left to cherish her Weatherly, PA, right next to memory are her children, Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping Joan Pavlick, Biglerville, PA, plaza. Thomas Roman of WilkesServices are at 10 a.m. Barre, Pamela Gazey of West Sundays, with live worship Sacramento, CA, Monica music in a welcoming (Jody) Thompson of NY, atmosphere. The Kids Brenda Lounsbury of Mill Clubhouse is open at the Hall, PA; 9 grandchildren; same time for all kids ages 6 great-grandchildren; Pre-K - 5th grade and a siblings, Larry Allabaugh nursery is available. and Tina Atcavage, both of Tuesdays starting at Avendale Hill; nieces and 10 a.m. there is a Zoom nephews. class available on Spiritual Warfare. Life Groups meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Men, women, children and youth all meet separately for fun, fellowship and learning. White Haven, PA PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT Thursday evenings RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR Celebrate Recovery is at 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30.) Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities Celebrate Recovery is for anyone with hurts, habits Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. and hang-ups. Living in a (570) 443-9816 broken world we all deal with

BEVERLY DOTTER Beverly Dotter, age 80, helping with special events, of Gladwyne, formerly of to mention a few of her Wayne, passed away on responsibilities. She was February well liked and respected by 20, her friends and co-workers. 2023. Born After retirement, she in White joined the Main Line Haven, she Chamber of Commerce, was the volunteered with Surrey daughter Services for Seniors and of the late Pals For Life, and served Newton on the Board for all three and organizations. Beverly Gertrude Dotter (nee was very active in St. Wheeler). Her brother, Luke’s Lutheran Church Glenn Dotter, predeceased in Devon. She enjoyed her. vacationing in Avalon and Beverly was employed Stone Harbor, NJ. as Director, Editorial She loved going to Services with Sun Oil the theater, museums, (Sunoco) for over 40 and reading. She was years, where she wrote very generous with her the Corporate Newsletter time and resources and Communications. In with various charitable addition to writing, she organizations. She was very handled editing, layout, healthy until recently when she contracted Myasthenia budgeting, coordinating Gravis, a chronic the Annual Report, and autoimmune neuromuscular disease. Graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 1, at 11 a.m. in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven. Contributions in Beverly’s memory to Surrey Services, Philip J. Jeffries 60 Surrey Way, Devon, Funeral Home PA 19333, would be & Cremation Services appreciated. A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

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Turkey dinner on tap for vets American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold the annual veteran’s dinner Sunday, November 12. Each veteran will receive two takeout turkey dinners with all the trimmings including pumpkin pie. Pick up for the dinners is from 2 until 5 p.m. at the post home. Contact Georgia Farrow at 570-427-4527 directly to reserve your dinners by October 31.

Lots happening at Faith Church in Weatherly life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No one has the ability, nor should they attempt to face their hurts on their own. Celebrate Recovery is a beautiful community of strugglers who courageously enter this safe and beautiful space to get honest about our pain, and the negative ways we may see ourselves, God and others. In this process we come to accept that some of the habits we may have developed to escape our pain have caused destruction in our life and those close to us. Lots of new small groups are popping up all the time; check in and see where you can get connected. October 31 Faith will host Lite the Nite. Candy and volunteers are needed. There will be games, crafts, popcorn and cotton candy. For more information on anything going on at Faith, please contact Lori at 570-578-8005.

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WASB

Continued from page 1 event. She explained that she was sick and did not want to appear until the illness passed. Board Vice-President William Knepper was also in contact. He could not attend due to health reasons, but sent along a comment that he wanted to continue to serve the students, staff and faculty — offering a steady presence. Walters and Knepper are both cross-filed on the Democratic and Republican ballots for a four-year seat, while Harris is joined on the GOP ballot by former directors Bonnie Lee Barbush and Gerald Grega, while current director Christy Minor’s name will appear only on the Democratic ballot. Barbush is also running for the twoyear seat. “I’ve been on the board for four years, and we’ve had two tax increases,” said Connors, an HVAC technician. “I voted against both of them. I understand rising costs, but as school directors, we have to find other sources of further revenues.” Harris, a home care specialist and former district employee, said he has “a lot of ideas to help students, teachers and taxpayers — who are left out of a lot of decisions. I put two kids through this district. There have been rumors I want to get rid of the athletic department. Those rumors are false, false, false. “I will work with anyone. I want to put common sense, transparency, and decency to work.” Both candidates agreed

district funds have to be used more wisely. “We are the smallest district in the [Carbon] county, yet we have one of the highest costs per student,” Connors said, “We have to look at every contract. Just because we had a contract with a company one year does not mean we have to stay with that company. Things change.” Harris said, “We have to make smarter decisions. We can’t worry about one demographic. We have to worry about the whole school.” Connors said he is running again to take care of some unfinished business. “This office should be elected, not appointed,” Connors said of the narrow field of candidates seeking election this year. “I think this position should be picked by the people.” Harris said, “There are a lot of good kids in this district who need someone with their best interests at heart. I have a lot of ideas that won’t cost the district a lot of money. We have to get out of this small-town mindset. We have a lot of people moving into this district. Just because something worked ten years ago doesn’t mean it will work today.”

Building needs Connors said the recent building plan did not go far enough to address the needs of the district’s physical plant. “The HVAC system is 40 years old,” Connors said. “We had three proposals — less than $1 million, $1.5 million, and $3 million. We took the cheapest option. Now, we are putting new parts into an

old system, and it’s creating a lot of issues, The tennis courts are an eyesore, and we have drainage problems on the fields.” Harris has issues with the remake of the gym. “You want a gym that could host a state playoff game to bring money in, but this gym is too small,” Harris said.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Your timely editorial concerning dangers inherent in using the worrisome new artificial intelligence app is right on target. About a month ago, I saw this ad about downloading

Weatherly trail taking shape by James Hunter The Borough of Weatherly is pursuing grants to build a hiking and biking trail that is believed will be an economic boon to the community. The borough is applying for a second federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant and a state Local Shares Account (LSA), or gaming grant, to help build the second phase of the trail, estimated to cost $4.5 million, including a five-mile loop trail that will connect Weatherly to the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails, as well as to the 165mile Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor trail. Trails typically attract tourists who love the outdoors. The Weatherly trail’s construction has begun, thanks to a $1.5 million AMLER grant. A parking lot has been built on the site of a historic former locomotive shop. There train cars have been placed, and the Weatherly Area Museum hosts displays, exhibits and events in a former railroad yard and telegraph office. The actual trail begins at the end of Yeakle Street in the borough. The borough’s

former passenger and freight station housed the borough offices until about three years ago. It was sold to a developer who intends to attract tenants who will provide services — perhaps shops or a restaurant — that will interest hikers and bikers. Weatherly Borough Manager Harold Pudliner said the state grant is a new one, and it does not require a match. If the borough is successful in getting both grants, the LSA could match the new AMLER grant. The federal government has allocated $88 million to be distributed equal between Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky, or $29.3 million each, while $35.2 million is to be distributed among Ohio, Virginia and Alabama, or $11.7 million each. This time, Pudliner said the borough is applying for a $2.5 million AMLER grant. The only action Weatherly Borough Council took at their meeting on Monday, October 23, was to approve an ordinance to vacate portions of Eighth and Pardee streets to make way for the construction of a home by Dominic DeFrancesco.

an app featuring AI named “Bing”. So I did. I then typed in my name. (My name is unique. My grandfather’s name was misspelled at Ellis Island. It should be “Pancheri”. For the last 100+ years, all Alex’s Italian surnamed progeny are forever spelled “Panckeri”. So, Bing could not find another me by mistake.) So, when I typed in my name, I met a new David. He graduated from Penn State in 2013 and has a degree in journalism. He also works for the Hazleton Art League. He went from being 75 years old to being 32!!! I enjoyed the time machine ride adding 43 years to my Penn State graduation year. I worked in the legal/medical fields, but I DO enjoy art of all genres. If you need some comic relief, type in your name on an AI app and see what you get! Some of my friends’ names were as hilarious as mine turned out. It was nice to find the AI time machine and dream about being 32 again! To this AI, we are entrusting ultimate control of nuclear weapons and our infrastructure settings? I fear for our future. Dave Panckeri Weatherly

On Math Olympiad team Ralph Herling, son of former Weatherly resident Jeff Herling, was named to the Math Olympiad team at Wylie Elementary School in Watertown, N.Y.

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Halloween Trunk or Treat at Hickory Hills

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It is a gorgeous foliage show hereabouts. Bright yellows, oranges, golds, and reds are such a treat to see. The windstorm that was part of the Nor’easter that blew through on the weekend took some of the most colorful leaves off — leaving maples with leaves in the middle, and bald on top. Personally, I can relate. We monitored the Eagles victory on the radio, and on the internet. It was a very satisfying win, especially beating the Dolphins (as a

Patriots fan). The Pats beat the Bills, which goes to show what emotion and talent can do — the Pats are a better team than their record. Also a shout out to Pittsburgh on their win. On Saturday, Ruth and I attended a soup contest and tailgate party put on by the Weatherly Area Museum and Weatherly Rotary, with the Penn State–Ohio State game showing on a big screen using a projection TV. It was lots of fun even though Penn State didn’t

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SOUPER SOUP CONTEST and tailgate party at Tweedle Park—some of the servers with their soups for sampling. JH: Ruth Isenberg Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as they start their season (so far, 2 wins, 2 losses).

win. There was plenty of food — we loved two of the soups enough to buy a quart of each to take home. One of them, the chicken taco soup made by Amy Kochin, was one of the two soups that tied as winners. Also noting that Incarnate Word U. won another game, and is the 1AA playoff plans if the wins continue. Friday and Saturday nights, we watched hockey on AHL-TV, following the

On Sunday, we made a nice drive to the Apple Festival at Hellers in Wapwallopen. There, we bought apples and cider, and enjoyed fresh-made apple dumplings with cinnamon ice cream from a beautiful Bissinger’s trailer.

On November 7 please vote to re-elect

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Just in passing, it’s a beautiful sight to have a leaf flutter by you as you make your way. I have an oak leaf in our car from it landing just right when I left the car door open. Adding to our leaf bonanza is the upcoming election that has election signs sprouting from nearly every corner. Red, white and blue are good additions to foliage season, as long as what has been put up comes right down after Election Day on November 7. Looking to next week, there is a chance of first frost. That has put us to planning what plants we’re going to take in, and where we’re going to put them to keep enjoying their greenery and flowers. Good wishes to all of you, as the world gets a little scarier…So many rockets and bombs — such a waste. Humanitarian aid is good, hostage releases are good. Civilians as human shields — bad, approaching evil. Be alert and report suspicious activity — we all are at our best when we look out for each other.

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At the recent ALA Carbon/Lehigh/Monroe /Northampton 4 County Council meeting held at Unit 588 in Easton, Weatherly Unit 360 received a “Give 10 to Education” Certificate. At the Weatherly Police Department’s National Night Out event, the Unit held a drawing for a backpack stuffed with school supplies. Then they donated notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks, folders and other items to the elementary school to help supply 50 students. This is a yearly project for Unit 360. Unit 360 President Georgia Farrow, left, is shown with District President Georgeann Herling.

Weatherly Halloween Parade is this weekend The Weatherly Area Community Chest’s annual Halloween Parade will be held Saturday with a rain date of Sunday. Due to safety concerns, registration will now take place at Tweedle Park on High Street, beginning at 1 p.m. Following registration, the parade will form and begin at 2 p.m. The new route will be onto High Street to Franklin Street; down Franklin Street to West Main Street; down West Main Street to Dunnigan Lane, (Buttons and Bows corner), across Dunnigan Lane to Plane Street and then follow the regular route over the bridge past the old borough building to Eurana Park, where prizes will be awarded, candy distributed and refreshments served. This year, the winners will be announced at the park band shell, rather than in the pavilion. When leaving the bandshell

area after the winners are announced, participants are asked not to take their registration numbers with them, but to deposit them in the bin that will be placed there. Organizations wishing to participate need only to show up and register. Those wishing to just

parade and not compete for a prize, need not register. The Weatherly Area Community Chest parade is open to the public and 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.

A small float consists of any small vehicle, like a wagon or a 4-wheeler. A large float would be a pick-up truck, a truck pulling a trailer or larger. Any questions contact parade chairperson, Mary Rose Minnick at 570-427-8865.

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Bushel Basket Harvest is Sunday at St. Patrick’s A Bushel Basket Harvest on Sunday, October 29, at St. Patrick’s Parish Center will benefit the White Haven Food Pantry. From 2 to 5 p.m., enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and try for prizes in the tricky

tray raffle. There will also be an apple dumpling sale to benefit the White Haven Community Lunch program. The event will end at 6 p.m. Baskets can still be donated by calling 570-406-9954.

Holiday craft show set

St. Patrick’s Annual Holiday Craft Show will take place on Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location is the St. Patrick’s Parish Center on Church Street in White Haven.

Library Corner WHACL

Fundraising activities for the White Haven Area Community Library are in full swing, so we can continue to offer a variety of fun and educational programs to our area residents. The White Haven Area Community Library invites everyone to enjoy a performance of Sylvia, a play by A.R. Gurney, performed by members of the Legion Theatre Group. It will feature the local talents of Steven Reiss, Rick Markham, and Linda Miller as Sylvia. Performances will be on stage at the Penn Lake Community Building on November 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on November 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are on sale now at the library and G&A Hardware, or online at http://www. legiontheatregroup.org. We are once again holding our Gertrude Hawk Chocolate fundraiser. This is always our biggest fundraiser and we can’t do it without community support. Candy bars are available at the library and at many area merchants including G&A Hardware,

Jirah’s Pizza, White Haven Veterinary, Antonio’s Pizza, Murphy Lumber, LK Hair, Connie Job Hair Salon, Thimbleberry, Barb Stemple Hair Salon, Aqua PA, Sue Ann Sewing and Hair@ Dye4 in White Haven, as well as Gino’s Fairview Shoe and Northeastern Eye in Mountaintop as well as The Hearing Center in Kingston. They will also be available at the Marine Corps League Breakfasts held at St. Patrick’s Church in White Haven. Commemorative 2024 Calendars celebrating the 200th anniversary of White Haven will soon be available for just $20. Inside are pages featuring old and new pictures as well as interesting historical tidbits telling the story of White Haven. Stop by the library or call 570-443-8776 to order. There will be a movie night on October 27 in the John Murphy Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. The scheduled movie is Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The event is free. Parental discretion is

advised for children under 7. Plans are in the works for our annual Quilts and Crafts Show to be held on December 2 from 10-3. The quilts will be provided by the Cranberry Quilters and we’ll have many new crafters as well as our favorite crafters from the past. A bake sale and a basket raffle are also planned. Tickets will be available soon. The event will be in the Engine House and also at The Victorian Connection at 231 Wilkes Barre St. More to come on this. We’d like to thank everyone who purchased a Boscov’s Friends and Family shopping pass. Boscov’s donated all proceeds from the ticket sales to our library. Scrabble continues on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. The Black Diamond Sangha Group meets every Sunday at 6:30 p.. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for up to date offerings and events.

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Christmas at the Museum planning underway Christmas at the Museum is an annual event held the Saturday following Thanksgiving—this year, November 25. This year’s theme is O’Christmas, O’Weatherly. The Weatherly Area Museum in conjunction with the Weatherly Area Community Library is

hosting this free family event. Get your picture taken with Santa, make a craft, see the model train layout, hear a reading of “The Polar Express” and share holiday cheer over hot cocoa, warm cider and cookies.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26—Trunk or Treat, VFW Post 6615, White Haven, registration 670-443-3333 by October 12 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27—Movie Night (The Nightmare Before Christmas), 6:30 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library

Special Halloween Party at Eurana Park Special needs individuals, groups of all ages, families and caregivers are invited to attend a very special Halloween party on Saturday, October 28, from

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Bach and Handel Chorale announces Christmas Performances Beginning in September of 2023, the Bach and Handel Chorale will be embarking on its 39th year as a group that has dedicated its entire being toward promoting the works of Bach, Handel and other masters. Members come from all walks of life and all ages, sharing their love of the music of these masters and the joy of singing choral music accompanied by professional orchestra

members. Concerts are filled with wonderful music that is enjoyed by chorale members as well as supportive and dedicated audience members. This year, the historic church of St. Joseph in Jim Thorpe, 526 North Street, will begin the season with the opening Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 2, at 2 p.m. Additional Christmas concerts will be sung in St.

Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tannersville on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 3 p.m., as well as in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Trexlertown on Sunday, December 10, beginning at 3 p.m. Consult the “Concert Schedule” page at www. bhchorale.org for dates, times, locations and admission prices to all of the 39th season concerts.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28—Weatherly Halloween Parade, registration 1 p.m., Tweedle Park (rain date Sunday, October 29) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28—Special Needs Halloween Party, 1-3 p.m., Eurana Park (RSVP 570-401-1588 or 570-790-6300) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29—Bushel Basket Harvest benefit for White Haven Food Pantry, 2-6 p.m., St. Patrick’s Parish Center, White Haven TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7—Election Day Pork & Sauerkraut Take-out Dinner, 4-6 p.m., Salem UCC, Weatherly (ticket deadline October 31, 570-401-3710 FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 & 11—Legion Theater Group performance of Sylvia, 7 p.m., Penn Lake Community Building SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12—Legion Theater Group performance of Sylvia, 2 p.m., Penn Lake Community Building

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On the Sly

People of Athens love their Georgia Bulldogs by Steve Stallone Sports Editor What goes on “Between the Hedges” and throughout Athens, Georgia this time of year is pretty special. This college town of 125,000 people balloons to 170,000 when school is in session, and to more than quarter-million on

BETWEEN THE HEDGES - The University of Georgia football field inside Sanford Stadium is encircled by a row of hedges, a tradition that began when the stadium first opened in 1929.

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A BANNER for the University of Georgia hangs inside our Hampton Inn hotel lobby in downtown Athens, Georgia. The artwork throughout the hotel also features the Georgia Bulldogs prominently, with photos of Sanford Stadium and the school’s famous mascot adorning the walls.

football Saturdays. And let me tell you, the people of Athens LOVE their Georgia Bulldogs. The week before last, I ventured south of the border with my brother as we set out to visit our sister, who lives just outside Athens. From the time we got into town, I knew we were in Bulldog Country. As we checked into a Hampton Inn, the first thing I noticed in the lobby was a pair of University of Georgia banners. Inside our room, the three photos on the walls all had Georgia Bulldog themes, including one of a view of the UGA football stadium. On Saturday, my brother and I ventured to the UGA campus to do some sightseeing, before heading downtown to take in the sights and sounds of this quaint college town. It was

breathtaking. The main campus, which features a north and south campus, is situated on 762 acres, and features more than 9,000 trees and 470

DOWNTOWN ATHENS is alive and vibrant, with shops, restaurants and taverns aplenty, all supporting the Georgia Bulldogs and serving their rabid fans.

buildings, including some structures which date back to the school’s earliest days. Modern buildings are blended with stately old southern-style buildings, and tied together with beautiful fountains, winding tree-lined roads and even some cobblestone streets. A trip inside storied Sanford Stadium was a highlight for me. The football stadium itself dates to 1929 and has been expanded and renovated several times since. Its capacity of 93,000 puts it in the top 10 in all of college football. It is also home to four national championship teams, including the last two. Above the west end zone of the stadium, I stood beneath the massive scoreboard, a high-definition video board that I later found measured 52 feet wide by 76 feet high. And as I looked down below onto Vince Dooley Field, I could clearly see the “Hedges” that encircle the football field. The iconic

shrubbery is a Chinese Privet hedge that made its debut when the stadium did in 1929. I learned that the hedge had to be removed for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, as Sanford Stadium hosted men’s and women’s soccer, and the hedges would have been in the way of the field itself. They have since been replaced, and the tradition of the Bulldogs playing “Between the Hedges” continues. Although we would have loved to have been in town for a Georgia home game, the Bulldogs were playing at Vanderbilt on this particular Saturday. It didn’t stop the downtown from showing its Crimson and Black colors. We parked the car and took out on foot to see it all on this perfect fall afternoon. One of the first things we noticed was a building that had gargoyles attached along the top. A closer look revealed that they were “Bulldog” gargoyles.

See BULLDOGS, page 16

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Crestwood Football

Comets hold off Berwick, climb back over .500 Crestwood received touchdowns from five different players, and the Comets climbed over .500 for the first time all season thanks to Friday night’s 33-27 victory over visiting rival Berwick. The Comets (5-4), who have won five of six after an 0-3 start, built a 33-14 lead

on Senior Night before the Bulldogs (2-7) scored twice in the fourth quarter to make things interesting. The Comets erased an early 7-0 deficit on firstquarter touchdown runs by Colin Lazo (52 yards), Jason Swank (8) and James Barrett (44) as they took control, 20-7.

Crestwood Boys’ Soccer Crestwood 4, Gregory the Great 0 The Comets closed their regular season with a nonleague win over Gregory the Great behind two goals by Colin Godon and one apiece by Roman DeLallo and Nick Webb. Lars Stephensson, Owen Kline, Niko Francisco and DeLallo were credited with assists Crestwood 6, Wyoming Area 1 - Six different Comets scored a goal in their Wyoming Valley Conference victory over visiting Wyoming Area

last week. Ethan Boellman, Mac Kline and Kyle Orson netted first-half tallies; while Bailey Durofchalk, Lars Stephensson and Sean Rossi found the net in the second half. Owen Kline and Maison Petzold were credited with assists. The Crestwood boys (144) will be seeded second for the upcoming District 2 Class Class 3A soccer championships, which will begin later this week. North Pocono (14-3) will be the top seed. Pairings were not announced prior to press time.

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Quarterback Ethan Lear helped drive Berwick deep into Comet territory at the start of the second quarter, and running back Tyler Winter capped the drive with a 9-yard scoring run for the Bulldogs. But the Comets answered with a 27-yard touchdown pass from freshman Jack Rodgers to Matt Sklarosky, whose leaping grab in the end zone over two Berwick defenders made it 27-14 at halftime. As the rain continued, the Comets took control with their run game, and got a third-quarter score from Logan Rolles, whose 2-yard burst made it 33-14 heading to the fourth. The Bulldogs closed with a flurry, however. Lear scored his second touchdown of the night on another quarterback sneak to get his team within 33-20. Then, after a Comet fumble near midfield, Lear scored again, this time on a 10-yard run to make it

33-27 with 6:43 to play. When Berwick returned a Crestwood fumble deep into Comets territory, it appeared the Bulldogs had all the momentum. But Sklarosky’s touchdownsaving tackle kept the Dawgs off the board, and on the ensuing play, Berwick coughed it up. Rolles recovered the fumble to stop that threat.

Lazo’s interception of Lear’s pass late ended Berwick’s last chance, as Crestwood secured another win. The Comets, who are seeded fourth and are in line for a home game in the upcoming District 2 4A playoffs, will close the regular season this Friday night at North Pocono.

Preppers turn back Wreckers in soccer Reed Floryshak, Evan Pedri and Teagan Bonham each scored two goals as MMI Prep defeated visiting Weatherly Area, 7-1, in a non-league boys’ soccer match played last Thursday in Foster Township. The Preppers posted firsthalf goals from Adam Frask, Floryshak and Pedri to gain

the early lead, with Connor Strecker assisting on Frask’s goal. In the second half, Pedri scored his second unassisted goal, Floryshak scored off a Bonham assist, and Bonham netted his two goals via Floryshak and Strecker assists to conclude MMI’s scoring.

Game Commission and Luzerne County Sheriffs Dept. collecting for Toys for Tots The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Northeast Region has partnered with the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Office with one goal in mind. To bring the joy of the holiday season to the less fortunate and to bring smiles to hundreds of kids throughout northeastern Pennsylvania communities. The two agencies have partnered alongside the

United States Marine Corps and the Marine Toys for Tots Program. The Marine Toys for Tots Program was established in 1947 with the goal to provide a tangible sign of hope to disadvantaged children during the holiday season. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 23, members of the public can stop by the Pennsylvania Game

Commission’s Northeast Headquarters and drop off a new, unwrapped toy for children up to 17 years. The collection will wrap up on Thursday, Dec. 6. The Northeast Headquarters is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and is located at 3917 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA 18612.

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When a sports practice goes too far by Roger Barbee

Last week, Jenifer Howard contrasted long-distance running with long-distance swimming. I’ll take the baton from her this week and write about why I believe a “normal practice” in long-distance running goes too far. Let’s start with a concept and its definition. “A pacemaker or pacesetter, sometimes informally called a “rabbit,” is a runner who leads a middle- or longdistance running event for the first section to ensure a high speed and to avoid excessive tactical racing.” Like trailblazers who lead the way in any trek, pacers make the trip easier for others. Trailblazing includes blazes set literally, that is, markings along the way that signify a pre-agreed upon pace for a race. For example, strobe lights are now used

on the inside curb of 400meter tracks flashing to a set pace. Using trailblazers (human or electronic) in running is like pro golfers riding in a golf cart during major tournaments. While the golf task is still difficult, it becomes easier. But while pro golf bans the use of golf carts in tournaments, trailblazers and pacers are not new in track and field. In 1954, Sir Roger Bannister was “escorted” by Chris Basher and Chris Chattaway in his quest to break the 4-minute mile on the Oxford Track at Iffley Road. Basher set the prescribed pace for half a mile, and then Chattaway took over, pacing Bannister for the 3rd lap before Bannister passed him and set the record. Bannister may not have broken the 4-minute barrier without his training partners leading the

way. Fast forward to today, during Budapest’s recent Track and Field World Championships. Pacers were present for certain races when other runners pursued world records. Soon afterward, in Eugene, Oregon, pacers presented their talents to help a runner establish a new record. And in the recent Berlin Marathon, when Tigist Assefa set a new world record for women, she had male pacers who also aided her at water stations so that she would not need to slow to get her own bottle. Even the reigning male world champion, Eliud Kipchoge, claimed his fifth Berlin race as pacers helped him until about the final 10km.

Having another runner — even in a short race like the 400 meters — set a pace makes it easier for someone like Bannister. Having that pacesetter, be it another runner or lights, the racer does not have to think about pace and timing. The task is reduced to “locking on” the pacer and following along. Moreover, pacers reduce the work and risk of miscalculating pace for any runner. Most runners have a tale of “going out too fast” and suffering for that error over many distances. But a professional pacer prevents that — and there are, and have been, “professional” pacers. Yes, records are set, and money flows for the racers and shoe companies.

However, I see those paced records as tainted. I prefer racers like Glenn Cunningham, Wilma Rudolph, Emile Zatopek, and Billy Mills, who raced on their own against the clock and other runners without a pacemaker’s aid. _________________ Virginia-based Roger Barbee is a retired educator/ administrator, high school wrestling coach, and long-distance runner. You can read his commentaries at The Sports Column and Southern Intersections, his personal blog.

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Crestwood girls claim WVC cross country title The Crestwood girls outlasted rival Dallas 30-38 to take the team championship at the Wyoming Valley Conference Cross Country Coaches AllConference Meet last week at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. Dallas’ Mountaineers’ Madison Hedglin (18:51) and Sarah Williams (19:40) finished 1-2, but the Lady Comets’ Katie Kovich (19:58), Ellie Kovich (19:59) and Ella Novelli (20:05) secured the next three spots to key Crestwood’s title run. Kaelyn Barker (20:22) contributed a seventh-place finish for Crestwood. Hazleton Area’s Franklin Ritz clocked a 16:28 to take top individual honors in the WVC boys’ meet. Led by Ritz’s stellar effort and a seventh-place finish by Owen Pollock in 17:42, the Cougars also captured the boys’ team title with 89 points, eight better than runner-up Crestwood with 97. Joseph Mazaika added a 15th-place finish for the Cougars. For the Comets, Nate Higgins (17:48) and Jacob

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Lettieri (17:54) led the way in ninth and 10th place, respectively.

WVC Cross Country Championship Results

GIRLS Team: Crestwood 30; Dallas 38; Lake-Lehman 121; Pittston Area 122; Wyoming Seminary 159; Holy Redeemer 167; Hazleton Area 178; Nanticoke Area 183; MMI Prep 214; Hanover Area 281; CMVT 318; Tunkhannock 319. Top 25 individuals: Madison Hedglin (DAL), 18:51; Sarah Williams (DAL), 19:40; Katie Kozich (CRE), 19:58; Ellie Kozich (CRE), 19:59; Ella Novelli (CRE), 20:05; Julianna Sobocinski (DAL), 20:12; Kaelyn Barker (CRE), 20:22; Bella Dessoye (PIT), 20:25; Milana Daiute (HAZ), 20:26; Olivia Corcoran (LL), 21:02; Adrienne Shebelock (CRE), 21:04; Maggie Kozich (CRE), 21:06; Mollie Kozich (CRE), 21:09; Olivia Thomas (DAL), 21:14; Erika Doran (DAL), 21:31; Mary Kupsky (DAL), 21:40; Hannah Stoss (WA), 21:44; Betsy DiGiovanni (LL), 21:47; Maddie Danko (CRE), 21:59; Matilda Serrano (NAN), 22:06; Olivea Scalese (PIT), 22:07; Alyssa Leicht (CRE), 22:13; Rebecca Polgar (SEM), 22:13; Scarlett Evans (CRE), 22:15; Kaylee Casagrande (HAZ), 22:22. BOYS Team: Hazleton Area 89; Crestwood 97; Dallas 114; Holy Redeemer 121; Lake-Lehman 140; Pittston Area 144; Northwest 181; Berwick 185; Wilkes-Barre Area 240; Tunkhannock 243; Wyoming Seminary 280; Wyoming Area 303; Hanover Area 359; Wyoming Valley West 368; Nanticoke Area 456. Top 25 individuals: Franklin Ritz (HAZ), 16:28; Bryce Phillips (DAL), 16:52; Jack Novelli (SEM), 16:57; Oliver Heintzelman (NW), 16:58; Michael Fritz (NW), 17:04; Preston Klem (PIT), 17:27; Owen Pollock (HAZ), 17:42; Caden Boettger (PIT), 17:46; Nate Higgins (CRE), 17:48; Jacob Lettieri (CRE), 17:54; Aidan Jennings (DAL), 17:58; Ryan Kozich (CRE), 17:59; Brendan Yatsko (TUN), 18:06; Jack Tuzinski (SEM), 18:11; Joseph Mazaika (HAZ), 18:15; Jakob Mead (PIT), 18:19; Dante Tripp (BER), 18:24; Taran Lawrence (HR), 18:25; Donato Strish (HR), 18:28; Tyler Lukavitch (LL), 18:28; Parker Smith (LL), 18:31; Ben Delgado (WBA), 18:32; Gavin Rindock (CRE), 18:39; Joshua Cackowski (HR), 18:41.

BULLDOGS AT EVERY TURN - Many local businesses have some sort of bulldog on their building or in their windows, supporting the hometown Georgia Bulldogs. At eye level, there were souvenir shops, an outdoor market operating under red tents and umbrellas, and plenty of options in the way of food and drink. And the best thing was that while there were plenty of people out and about, we were told by many of them that we would have never even got into some of the establishments for how

crowded it gets for home games. Bartenders and waitresses were dressed in Georgia football jerseys, most restaurants and taverns were decorated with UGA logos and lighting, and all were advertising food and drink specials with Bulldog themes. The Bulldogs-Vandy game was on every television I saw that afternoon, and the fans gathered were glued to the TV and engaged in Vanderbilt’s upset bid that ultimately never happened. It was a fun afternoon that ended with a great visit with family, one that I won’t forget anytime soon. The southern hospitality we were shown throughout our visit makes me eager to return soon, perhaps even on a football Saturday next time. DREAM MATCHUP SHATTERED? - Well, my sister and her entire family are Georgia Bulldogs fans, as you might have guessed. I talked some Pennsylvania trash on them while we were there, as we all are hoping for a showdown between the two-time defending champion Bulldogs and Penn State at season’s end. While we were visiting, both teams were undefeated,

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ranked in the top 10, and possibly on a collision course for the college football playoffs. As has been the case for what seems an eternity, it appears the Nittany Lions aren’t going to hold up their end of the bargain — again. This past Saturday, Penn State went to Ohio State and left with a 20-12 defeat that not only knocked them from the unbeaten ranks, but seriously damaged their Big Ten and national title hopes. On this day, the offense was the biggest disappointment. The Lions were unable to move the chains consistently, the line was unable to protect quarterback Drew Allar, the receivers couldn’t get separation, and Allar had his worst day at Penn State. The setback also underscored an ongoing pattern under head coach James Franklin. He is damn good against everybody not named Ohio State and Michigan. Saturday’s loss to the Buckeyes makes Franklin 0-10 against top-10 teams on the road, and just 3-17 overall against the top10. Many of those losses have been at the hands of Michigan and Ohio State. Franklin has just one Big Ten title (2016) and zero national championships to his credit in this, his 10th season at PSU. And, he is under contract with the Nittany Lions through the 2031 season. Not all is lost, however. The Lions will host Michigan in a few weeks, and Ohio State still has to play the second-ranked Wolverines. For sure, Penn State will need to run the table if it has any hope of a Big Ten crown and a spot in the playoffs.