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ournal-herald THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • Volume 42 – No. 10 ©2022, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–143rd YEAR, NO. 49

State contests up for grabs on Tuesday

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by Seth Isenberg Tuesday is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are no changes to local polling locations for this election.

On the Ballot Statewide US Senate: Mehmet Oz (R), Richard Weiss (Green), John Fetterman (D), Daniel Wassmer (Keystone), Eric Chase Gerhardt (Libertarian) PA Governor: Christina Digiulio (Green), Doug Mastriano (R), Josh Shapiro (D), Joseph Soloski (Keystone), Matt Hackenberg (Libertarian) PA Lt. Governor: Michael Bagnes-Canning (Green), Austin Davis (D), Carri DelRosso (R), Nicole Schultz (Keystone), Timothy McMaster (Libertarian)

For White Haven, Penn Lake, Foster Township, Freeland, Dennison and the rest of Luzerne County US Congress: Matt Cartwright incumbent (D) vs. Jim Bognet (R) PA House of Representatives: Mike Cabell (R), unopposed in the 117th

For Weatherly and East Side Boroughs and Kidder, Packer, Lehigh and Lausanne Townships, and all of Carbon County Ballot Measure to approve borrowing to preserve open space; and US Congress: Lisa Scheller (R) vs. Susan Wild incumbent (D) PA House of Representatives: 122nd District: Doyle Heffley incumbent (R) vs. Richard Kost (D)

ALL TREATS, NO TRICKS: Halloween Night was fun for all ages. Top, at Faith Church in Weatherly; left, at White Haven Ambulance; above, at White Haven Fire Co. More inside and on Facebook.

JH: RI & SI

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Editorial

Vote yes for green open space

by Ruth Isenberg The farmland and natural resources preservation referendum on the ballot in Carbon County this election will have a direct impact on our end of the county. The Getz Farm in Kidder Township is already in the program. Fifteen farms are now on the list seeking to be preserved. First on the list is the Bond Farm on Route 903 in Penn Forest Township; the commission would need $1 million to purchase the development rights for that one alone. Funding is 85% from the state, and 15% from the county.

The program started in 1991, and the county commissioners have not increased funding since that time. The information being published about the measure saying it could result in a $22 per year increase in county taxes is somewhat misleading.

It would be up to the county commissioners to secure bonds to fund the initiative, which would allow an appointed commission to purchase development rights on properties.

They most likely would not pursue the full bond issue the first year. Instead of floating all $10 million at one time, they could choose to borrow $1 million first year, and more in subsequent years, making the annual cost to taxpayers under $5 to start.

Properties enrolled in the program will be preserved in perpetuity as open space. People concerned about warehouses and congestion are urged to vote yes. Do you want to see houses, or do you want to see farmland? For once, you’re being given the chance to voice your opinion on the matter.

Archives Editor’s Note: To our readers, there are two weeks missing in the 1992 set of Journal-Heralds.

Here is news from 14 years ago.

From The Journal-Herald October 30, 2008 Clara Holder, Publisher The paving project for Powerhouse Road is on schedule to be done in November, before the asphalt plants close for the season.

The front page features a photo of the Community Chest Queen, Kayla Furmanchin, and her court of Melania Clabia, Giovanna Petrone, Jeanette Stadnik, Caitlin Lesko, Christina Graham and Nicole Caccese, prior to the Community Chest parade on October 26.

A site at the top of Susquehanna Street for a new firehouse is in the county records as being owned by The White Haven Tennis Club.

Estimate of liquid fuels funds for Lausanne Township for 2009 is $5,980.

Township supervisors are looking to do some paving of North Stagecoach Road next year.

Both Dennison Township and East Side Borough made changes to their zoning ordinances.

Split Rock Resort’s new water park opens this weekend.

East Side Borough council considered a proposal from developers who look to build 265 homes alongside the Mountain Laurel Golf Course. Developers looked for a five-year window, but council instead approved two years, with the suggestion that another extension can be granted at that time if necessary. In September, council accepted an extension of the fire protection agreement with White Haven Volunteer Fire Company, at a cost of $3,000 per year. Kidder Twp. Volunteer Fire Company offered an agreement for $600 per year at that meeting, but council members were concerned about daytime responses. They also noted that during the time Kidder was the primary responder, there were fires where White Haven turned out, and Kidder did not.

the Hickory Run Forestry Camp will help the streets crew with picking up leaves.

White Haven council bought a new Ford F-150 pickup truck via the PA Piggyback purchasing program — at a cost of $13,350. Council asked for the borough streets crew to do crack sealing and pothole patching before the asphalt plants shut). Youths from

Ads in this issue include Democrats for Rep. Boback, Lou Barletta for Senate, Keith McCall, Paul Kanjorski, and Doyle Heffley. In his ad, Heffley promised to keep I-80 toll free and prevent the sale of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

See ARCHIVES, page 3

Photos in this issue show Weatherly Area School students on team jersey day.

Students at St. Jude’s School showed off their ice cream cone art — on Ice Cream Cone Day. The editorial in this issue, written by me, decried the huge amount of money being spent on elections for the U.S. House and Senate, and for the presidency that year.

The Dining Out column featured Moyer’s Restaurant.

Alex Zidock wrote about the opening of Turkey Season.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022 — PAGE 3

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

The Packer Township Planning Commission will meet on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the Suravicz Minor Subdivision at the Packer Township Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly.

Stephanie Stolpe Secretary, Packer Twp. Planning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the White Haven Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the White Haven Municipal Building, 312 Main Street, White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to hear the request of White Haven 940 Plaza, LLC, for a variance to the minimum rear setback requirements for the property located at 601 Church Street, White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18661. Documents relating to this application are on file at the White Haven Borough Building and may be examined during regular business hours.

CATHY L. FULK Secretary White Haven Borough Zoning Hearing Board

LEGAL NOTICE

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7 p.m. to discuss and vote on special repair to Hollenback Road not to exceed $4,500. The meeting will be outside at the Penn Lake Community House, and virtual calling (312) 757-3117 and using Access Code: 384-401-149, or https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/384401149.

Penn Lake Borough Council

Archives

Continued from page 2 At the Split Rock movie theater, High School Musical 3 – Senior Year was showing.

The issue has no 50-Years Ago archives.

Figas Contracting’s Weatherly Youth Basketball Junior League team has been undefeated so far in the first half of the season.

The Crestwood Field Hockey team has reached the District 2 final. The Mountain Top Blitz’ three football teams are all going to the playoffs — A team has a 9-1 record, B is 10-0 and C is 9-1.

Sports Editor Steve Stallone offered Pigskin Picks as part of his sports, picking high school, college and pro scores. With his picks so far this season, he is 63 right vs.

27. He’s picking Crestwood, Hazleton Area, Notre Dame, Florida, the Eagles, Packers and Giants to win this week.

FINE DAY FOR A PARADE: The weather couldn’t have been better for the Weatherly Halloween parade on Sunday. More photos on Facebook.

JH: Seth Isenberg

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Obituaries

THOMAS C. “TOM” GERHARD

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of threeterm Carbon County Commissioner, Thomas C. “Tom” Gerhard, 89 years of age, of Hudson Drive, Weatherly. Tom passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, at home while in the tender care of his family, and beloved wife of 67 years, Betty J. (Kovalick) Gerhard.

Born Monday, February 13, 1933 in Weatherly, he was the son of the late John Homer Gerhard. Tom was also predeceased by sisters Alice Boganski and Mary Meyers; and brother, Gilbert Gerhard.

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In addition to his wife Betty, Tom is survived by; sons, Thomas J. Gerhard and his wife, Susie of Weatherly, Gary E. Gerhard and his wife, Darlene of Weatherly, Barry C. Gerhard and his wife, Andrea of Albrightsville; daughters, Gale A. Gazdick and her husband, Joseph of Tamaqua, Coleen M. Gerhard of Weatherly; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer Gerhard, Kathleen (Gerhard) Arrowood, Jamie Gerhard, Jackie (Gerhard) Stamatakos, Thomas Superdock, Joshua Halecky, Matthew Gazdick, Blake Gerhard, Hunter Gerhard; 6 greatgrandchildren, Evan, Austin, and Ryan Superdock, Connor Arrowood, Olive and Johnny Stamatakos. Many nieces and nephews also survive Tom. Tom attended Weatherly schools, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Tom owned the former Gerhard & Sons Roofing, and then served three terms as Carbon County Commissioner. Tom held numerous civic, and elected positions within Carbon County, and Packer Township where he resided. Tom served as a Supervisor for Packer Township, on the Carbon County Prison Board, and Criminal Justice Advisory Board. He was a member of the County Commissioners Association which honored him as Commissioner of the Year for the State of Pennsylvania in 2002, Carbon County Environmental & Conservation District, Jim Thorpe American Legion, and Nesquehoning V.F.W., as well as a past Chairman of the Carbon County Republican Club.

EDGAR A. “DOC” GOWER SR. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, and tending to his garden. Tom also enjoyed the company of his beloved cat, Blackie, who recently passed away.

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

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 5, at noon from St. Matthew’s Church, 3153 Quakake Road, Weatherly, the Rev. Robert VonFrisch to officiate. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services in church.

Interment with Military Honors to be bestowed will take place in the church cemetery.

Memorials in Tom’s name to: Weatherly Area Community Library 1518 Brenkman Drive Weatherly, PA 18255 or Carbon County Animal Shelter 63 Broad Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com

Edgar A. “Doc” Gower Sr., White Haven, died Wed., October 26, 2022 at The Laurels Senior Living, Hazleton.

Born March 24, 1929 to the late John and Lucy Fulk Gower, he was a star baseball pitcher and graduate of White Haven High School. Doc threw a no-hitter for the League Champion Havenites in his Senior year. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Wilkes College and Masters from the University of Scranton.

Doc served his country proudly in the US Army in Europe during the Korean Conflict.

As the Math Department Chairman, he taught his entire career at MMI Prep, Freeland, and is an honored member of the MMI Wall of Fame. A man of great faith, he was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven.

A die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan, Doc’s love of baseball continued throughout his life as a longtime coach for White

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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Louise in 2018, his brothers John “Beaver” and Harry “Pete,” and brotherin-law Kenny Meckes. He is survived by his sister Belva Meckes and his sister-inlaw Rosalie Simko and her husband Paul.

Surviving are his children and grandchildren: Edgar Jr. and Joan Gower (Edgar III & Vanessa, Christine & Ryan, Elise, and John Xavier); Gregory and Jill Gower (Katie & Steven, and Sarah); Leslie and Richard Della Croce (Natalie & Michael, Leah & Fiance Steven, Kenneth & Fiance Ailyn and Richard) and Charles and Connie Gower (Elizabeth & John, Brendan, Ryan & Jennette, Patrick, Olivia, Claire, and Sophia). His beloved great-grandchildren are Rylie, Braden, Brynn, Abby, Alex, Teagan, Renn, Liam, and Owen, with two additional great-grandsons arriving this month. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held October 31 at St Patrick’s Church, White Haven, with burial at the parish cemetery. Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, 411 Allegheny Street, White Haven, PA 18661.

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Obituaries

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022 — PAGE 5 Thomas R. Titus, father, pap and brother, 81, of Quakake Road, Weatherly, passed away Thurs., October 27, 2022 in Hazleton at St. Luke’s Pavilion.

He is survived by his daughters Denise L. Radinovic and her husband Michael of King George, VA, Judith A. Veglia and her husband Brian of Andreas, Cynthia L. Provizzi, her companion Mike Chippi and his daughter Sarah of Weatherly, and Toni M. Gerhart and her husband Corey of Weatherly; grandchildren Connor and Morgan Veglia, Skyler and Olivia Provizzi, and Mason and Kendall Gerhart; brothers Earl Titus and his

MAUREEN P. FINDLEY William Findley; brother Maureen P. Findley, of Thomas Clancy of Bethel Golden Oaks Village, Kidder Park, and numerous nieces Township, and nephews and her passed lifelong friend of 70 years, away on Mary (Trainer) Sorenson, of Wed., Morris NY. October A memorial service will be 26, 2022, held in 2023. in the Arrangements are under Hospital the direction of the Lehman of the Family Funeral Service, Inc. University of Pennsylvania, White Haven.

Philadelphia.

Memorial contributions Born in Kearny, NJ, she may be made to WHACL, was the daughter of the PO Box 57, White Haven, late Dennis and Nora Casey PA 18661 for a plaque Maguire and worked as a remembering Maureen. manager for Verizon for 30 Visit www. plus years; then later for LehmanFuneralHome.

Ricoh Corp for 15 years. com for additional Maureen was a two term information. past president of the White Haven Area Community Library (WHACL) and event coordinator of PGA tournaments while working THOMAS ROBERT MAZAIKA for Ricoh Corp. She was an Thomas Robert Mazaika, Mazaika; daughter, avid reader and was very 74 years of age of Third Samantha Ritter; step-son, interested in numerology.

Street Weatherly, died Stephen R. Kunkel; brother, In addition to her parents, on Wednesday, October Edward Mazaika; she was preceded in death 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley sister, Karen Strawn; by six siblings, Jimmy, Hospital Hazleton Campus. grandchildren Evan and Jackie and Roddy Maguire, Born Thursday, December John. Neices and nephews Enid Macnamara, Flo 4, 1947 in Tamaqua, he was also survive Thomas.

Maguire Wilson and Marge the son of the late Edward Tom attended Tamaqua Clancy Holzschuh. and Betty (Kulick) Mazaika.

Area schools, and worked Left to cherish her Surviving are his wife, for many years at his memory is her husband, Patricia A. (Layman) family’s coal breaker in Quakake. He was a talented handyman who enjoyed tinkering in his shop at home.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

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

THOMAS R. TITUS wife Rosalie, and William Titus and his wife Barbara, both of Weatherly; many nieces and nephews; and his loved furry grandpets.

Born Monday, July 14, 1941, in Tamaqua, Thomas was the son of the late Albert and Edna (Woodring) Titus.

He was also predeceased by his beloved wife Maryan (Fedorick) Titus on February 10, 2017; sisters Thelma Billig and Myrl Dietrich; and brother Albert Titus.

Thomas was a member of St. Matthew’s Union Church of Weatherly. He retired from the Hometown Depot of United Parcel Service after 30 years of driving tractor trailers. He was an amateur CB radio operator and his semi-driver companions knew him by his handle “Brown Jug.” Tom and Mary operated a small business, T&M Sales, from their home for many years. Tom was a talented mechanic and a Ford Mustang enthusiast who enjoyed drag racing. He also enjoyed riding motor-

cycles and would take his children on memorable “day vacations” on the bike.

Thomas adored his family and cherished family gatherings where lifelong happy memories were made.

He also loved animals and enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dog Tippy and cat Boots. He had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Weatherly. A funeral service was held November 2, with the Rev. Sharon Frye officiating. Interment was in St. Matthew’s Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in Thomas’s honor can be made to: American Parkinson Disease Association 16100 Chesterfield Parkway W. Chesterfield, MO 63017 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com.

MICHAEL R. SHEMONSKY Surviving are son, Michael R. Shemonsky, Nicholas C. Shemonsky 77, formerly of Weatherly, and his wife Ashley of passed Havertown; grandson, away on Christopher Shemonsky; Wed., October sister, Susan Logorda; nieces 26, 2022, and nephews. at Willow A graduate of Valley View Brook High School, Michael matricNursing & ulated at Temple University Rehabilitaearning his B.S. in accounting. tion Center in Kutztown.

Michael worked as a Certified Born Monday, May 14, Public Accountant. An avid 1945, in Dickson City, he reader, and sports enthusiast, was the son of the late Frank Michael was a former member and Jean (Lubniewski) of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Shemonsky. Michael was Church of Weatherly. also predeceased by his Private arrangements have beloved wife, Sandra L. been entrusted to the Philip J. (Rataczak) Shemonsky on Jeffries Funeral Home & CreSeptember 5, 2013; sister, mation Services, Weatherly.

Barbara Kman; brother, Interment will be in Union Jerry Shemonsky.

Cemetery of Weatherly.

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Obituaries

WANDA LYNNE WHEELER St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wanda Lynne Wheeler, 61, White Haven. She enjoyed of East Side Borough, passed traveling, especially to away on Cape May, line dancing and Sunday, campfires. She mostly loved Octospending time with her ber 30, grandchildren and her dog, 2022 in Sydney.

Geisinger Left to cherish her Wyoming memory are her beloved Valley husband, Ronald Wheeler; Medical daughters, Lauren L. Center, Karnatski and Samantha Plains Township.

L. (Jared) Ellis; and two Born in Hazleton, she grandchildren, JJ Ellis and was the daughter of the Kali Karnatski. She is also late Arthur and Marion survived by her siblings, Wisdow Stolpe Jr. and was Deborah Meddaugh and a graduate of Crestwood Connie Eppley.

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Friends are invited to join Wanda was a member of the family for a visitation from 2 p.m. on Saturday until time of service at the funeral home.

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Two of the floats in the Weatherly Halloween parade.

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A soup and chili cookoff is happening at the White Haven Fire Company Social Hall on November 19. For $5 or a toy donation to Toys for Tots, sample all the soups and chilis entered. The party starts at 2 p.m.

If you have a special recipe, you can enter by calling the club at 570-443-8885, or talking to the bartender.

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Seth’s Sightings

It’s been a spooky kind of week. Halloween has dominated our time, so there’s some relief it ended on Monday. All this past week we’ve been checking the weather to learn what it would be for this or that Halloween event.

The weather was beautiful right up to trick-or-treat time on Monday eve. Fortunately, it was only a drizzle so, while not ideal, was okay for the night’s hauntings…

Ruth and I were out taking photos for the newspaper — AND if anyone has their own good Halloween pictures they’d like to share, send them in via e-mail at the highest resolution to journalruth@gmail.com.

We’ll print some, and share others on our website.

In sightings this weekend, we had luck with our timing as we passed through Jim Thorpe this Saturday, in that we saw the foliage steam train leave Jim Thorpe and head out on its trip. We could tell by the column of smoke where the train was as we were travelling Route 209 parallel to the railroad

trucks. We got a good look at it when we crossed over the Mauch Chunk bridge as it chugged off under full steam toward the Lehigh River Gorge.

Earlier Saturday, Ruth got to march the Weatherly parade route this year as part of the Oceans of Possibility float for the Weatherly Area Community Library.

She had fun but fell behind on the steep part of Second Street, partly because she was talking to people and partly because it is steep.

I dropped her off, then set up for photos at the bridge, then moved to the top of the hill on Second Street where I had a chair. I brought out Bull, our GSP, for company.

Bull paid extra attention when dogs paraded by. He also attracted some attention because he’s so handsome.

Sunday was our at home day for home and yard work.

Ruth helped me rake up a big pile of leaves from the yard. Most of our trees have shed except for the young maples in the back. They are just started, which means

by Seth Isenberg another major bit of raking.

I felt good raking and am feeling better and a bit stronger. As a cancer patient, the cold has its effect on my hands, which are somewhat numb from my treatments. I can type, so all is well with my work.

I’ve a parade of doctors to see after Thanksgiving, so have chosen to see the bright side on these weeks with few appointments.

Less doctors is also good as hockey home games are now the highlights of my schedule. Last week had home game wins versus Laval and Cleveland, close vs. Laval and a blowout against Cleveland. I left the Cleveland game a bit hoarse from shouting and cheering.

Next up is a game versus downstate rival Hershey on Saturday, and next weekend, two home games.

With other sports, except for the Penn State football loss (expected), it was a good sports weekend. The Phillies split their World Series games in Houston so come home even up. If they win at

home the next three games, they’ll be the champs.

In other football, The Eagles won big to remain undefeated, and the New England Patriots also won, beating the Jets in New York for the umpteenth time.

Incarnate Word U. had another big game, 35-7 — the 8-1 Cardinals have two weak opponents left, and should be considered for the FCS playoffs.

An unusual sighting was when we drove by a home where the homeowner was out decorating. He or she had made a Scarecrow, dressed just like the owner in a flannel shirt and jeans.

If the person hadn’t moved, we’d have thought they were part of the display…

I bought heating oil — wow what a price. With gasoline and food prices up too, I see a hard winter. I’m hoping to see a BIG voter turnout on

Election Day this Tuesday to reflect our hardship on the candidates we send to Washington. I believe some new smart people can get back to representing us in D.C., versus representing the government back to us. Being an elected official should not make them a celebrity. If we send businesspeople, we send people who know about working for their pay. Please vote.

We return to the Dark Side this Sunday, losing an hour of evening light to be back on Standard Time. It’s another quiet weekend but we’ll make up for it around Thanksgiving as we have two gatherings to attend. So, we’ll enjoy a hockey game and some more raking, and some more leaf-peeping drives.

Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy weekend.

Centenary UM Church hosts Family Fun Night Centenary welcomes the community of Weatherly to a Family Fun Night on November 4 from 5-8 p.m. inside the gymnasium at Eurana Park. Snacks, dinner, and various refreshments will be served, and there will be plenty of games available suitable for all age groups.

This event is entirely free of charge. So, put down the tablets, iPhones, and computers, and pick up the cards, monopoly thimble, and dice for an evening out together as a family and a community. Bring your own game and invite others or play one of the many that will be available.

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TRUNK OR TREAT at VFW Post JH: Ruth Isenberg 6615 in White Haven

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Faith Church offering free Thanksgiving dinner to those in need

HAL opening November exhibition, As We See It The Hazleton Art League is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with monthly art exhibitions and special events. This month’s exhibition As We See It, features en plein air artworks by local artists. The opening reception is Friday, November 4, 6-9 p.m.

Coffee Talk is a chance to meet the artists Sunday, November 6, 1-3 p.m. The exhibition runs through Sunday, November 27.

Admission is always free and open to the public.

Art classes and children’s programs are offered throughout the year.

Membership is $25. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays and holidays.

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Art League welcomes donations from companies and individuals.

Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, is located at 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, 570-455-3333 www.hazletonartleague.org

Weatherly Faith Church will have a free Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway this year.

They will be supplying a complete uncooked Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings for any family that is interested. The meal will include a fresh turkey from Koch’s, all the fixings, including dessert, all ready for you to cook and serve your family this year. We want to bless those in need with more than a meal, but a dinner to take home and enjoy. First come, first serve and supplies are limited. To sign up please call or text Lori at 570-578-8005.

Faith Church Weatherly is located at 202 Carbon St, Weatherly, right next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping plaza.

Services are at 10 a.m.

Sunday mornings and 6 p.m.

Sunday evenings. Join us for live worship music in a welcoming atmosphere.

The Kids Clubhouse is open at the same time for ALL kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade. The Youth Group meets Sunday evening at 6

for ages 6th-12th grades.

Wednesday small groups meet at 7 p.m. Men, women, youth, children and pre-K all meet separately for an evening of fellowship and learning.

VFW slates Cornhole Tourneys into 2023 Cornhole Tournaments are scheduled at the White Haven VFW 6615 for the following dates: Saturday, November 19, Saturday, January 28, and Saturday, February 18.

Tournaments will be limited to the first 26 teams to sign up. Sign up and pay

entry fee at VFW by November 12 for Nov. 19, January 21 for Jan 28, and February 11 for Feb. 18.

Numbers will be picked at 11 a.m., games start at Noon.

For information call 570443-3333 after 2 p.m. daily.

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ALA Unit 360 in Weatherly donated to VFW Post 6615’s Stand Down in White Haven. Among the items donated were 80 blankets, 215 pairs of white socks, scarves and hats, homemade afghans, and personal hygiene items. The items will be donated to the VA Hospital in Wilkes -Barre and to Paul’s House Valor Foundation Clinic. For more information on the Valor Foundation Clinc go to: valorclinic.org.

Shown from left are Donna Thomas (ALA), Melissa Dimitt (Commander VFW), Georgia Farrow (ALA), Georgeann Herling (ALA), and in back, Dianna Myers (VFW) and Joe Thomas (Navy veteran).

Veterans Corner Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com CAMP LEJEUNE NEWS Source, VFW Action Corps - release date October 30. Marine Corps veterans and family members have reached out to the VFW regarding the Camp LeJeune provision (section 804) of the recently passed PACT Act. Please be advised that there are currently many unknowns as we await implementation. The VFW encourages veterans to speak to an accredited veteran’s service officer before signing contracts with law firms, as this could affect V.A. benefits and healthcare based on final interpretation. V.A. regulations are expected in the coming months. For clarification on the impact on your current or future V.A. benefits, contact an accredited VFW service officer.

VETERANS DAY MESSAGE: This November 11, U.S. Veterans look to celebrate their service to our Nation and all who reside.

Usually, I try to share a happy message of celebration. This year, my news is dismal, and we should take serious note. It is something that should concern veterans and U.S. citizens alike.

In the October 30, 2022, report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Military was rated as ‘weak.’ These are words I never thought I would hear in the 1970s as a young member of the armed forces.

In sum, hearing reports like the following both sadden and anger me. How could our government do this to the American people?

The GAO’s report on American military strength

points out that the Pentagon struggles to keep its forces equipped against potential threats from China and Russia. “Underfunding and poorly defined priorities in training, combat readiness, and morale have led the military to become weak. We do not currently have the force needed to defend national interests on the global stage,” the conservative Heritage Foundation said in its annual Index of U.S. Military Strength.

“The current U.S. military force is at significant risk of not being able to meet the demands of a single major regional conflict,” the report said. “The force would probably not be able to do more and is certainly ill-equipped to manage two nearly simultaneous [major] conflicts.”

Across the services, the report rated only the Marine Corps as “strong” in the think tank’s assessment of force capacity, capability, and readiness. While the Army achieved a “marginal” rating, the Space Force and

Navy were labeled “weak,” and the Air Force bottomed out at “very weak.”

“In the overall aggregate, the United States military posture can only be rated as weak,” the report said.

At the same time, the possibility of two-front fighting has increased as Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine and China grows increasingly aggressive in the Pacific, according to the report.

China and Russia see these reports.

What changed? Our nation was strong, powerful, and respected worldwide a few years ago.

Why are our young men and women leaving or choosing not to join? For those who served in the seventies, there was no fuel for our ships, aircraft, and tanks. The White House abandoned our military.

Double-digit inflation, skyhigh interest rates, gas lines, rationing, and a V.A. that left its veterans. Now it is all happening again. In the seventies, Ronald Reagan saved us; who will save us now?

Happy Veterans day to all and thank you for your service.

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Crestwood Sports Roundup

Crestwood stickers playing for subregional championship The Crestwood field hockey team powered its way into the District 2-4 Class 2A subregional championship with two dominating performances in last week’s playoffs.

The second-seeded Lady Comets opened by drilling number 7 Shikellamy 10-0 in the quarterfinal round, and followed it up with a 5-0 semifinal dusting of Dallas.

The shutouts put Crestwood into Wednesday’s championship matchup with #4 Selinsgrove, a 2-1 upset winner over top seed Abington Heights last week.

The winner moves on to states.

Details of the title game

will appear in next week’s edition.

Crestwood 5, Dallas 0 - Alex Geiger and Emily DelVecchio each had a goal and an assist as Crestwood dispatched Dallas in the semifinals.

Crestwood 10, Shikellamy 0 Aubrey Marcri scored three goals to lead the quarterfinal onslaught against Shikellamy. Alyse Wanchisen got the Lady Comets on the board with first-period goals before they heated up in the second.

Four second-period goals, including two by Macri and solo scores from Alex Geiger and Kylah Kelly made it 6-0 by intermission.

Crestwood outshot Shikellamy 30-2, and also had 12 penalty corners.

Boys’ Soccer Wyoming Area 2, Crestwood 1 - Liam Burke’s overtime goal gave number 3 seed Wyoming Area a hard-fought win over Crestwood in Monday’s District 2 Class 3A soccer quarterfinals in Wyoming.

The seventh-seed Comets were primed for the upset of the Warriors (13-5-1), and took it to them early, pushing the pace of the match.

Tyler Furedi gave the Comets the early lead on a direct kick right outside

the 18-yard box that got Crestwood on the board in the 11th minute.

Wyoming Area responded, working off Kendall Heck’s free kick from about 25 yards out. Heck lofted the ball toward Casey Noone on the left side of the goal, and Noone knocked in a perfect header to tie the match in the 20th minute.

In the second half, Crestwood outshot Wyoming Area 8-3, and had what appeared to be a chance at the tie-breaking goal with 27 minutes left, when Collin Bogdon’s shot ricocheted off the top corner of the goal and fell harmlessly away.

When the game got to overtime, Burke was able to rip one past Crestwood keeper Cole Kranson as the Warriors survived and advanced to Wednesday’s semifinals.

The Comets held an 18-10 edge in shots, while Wyoming Area had the 8-3 advantage in corners.

Kranson had four saves for Crestwood, and Trevor Kruszka made eight stops for the Warriors.

Crestwood’s season ended

at 7-10-2 with this second one-goal loss to Wyoming Area in 2022.

Girls’ Soccer The Crestwood girls were scheduled to host Berwick Tuesday evening in the District 2/4 Class 3A quarterfinals at Crestwood High School.

Details will appear in next week’s edition.

Girls’ Volleyball Pittston Area 3, Crestwood 0 - Host Pittston Area defeated Crestwood in straight sets, winning 25-17, 25-15 and 26-24 to advance to the District 2 Class 3A semifinal round. Jess Ostrowski had 22 assists and Emma Rinaldi recorded nine kills and eight service points for the winners.

Crestwood’s statistics were not provided. The Lady Comets ended their season at 7-8.

Pittston Area (13-6) was scheduled to face unbeaten Berwick (18-0) in the semifinals.

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Weatherly Area Cross Country

Wreckers runners Berger, Parker to compete at states It might have been a drizzly, cloudy, 60-degree day at DeSales University last Wednesday, but it certainly was a bright day for the Weatherly Area cross country team. Wrecker runners Michael Berger and Jacob Parker turned in medalist performances to qualify for the state meet, and the Weatherly Area boys finished third overall at the

District 11 Class A Cross Country Championships.

Berger finished eighth overall in a time of 18:16, and Parker was right behind in 10th (18:25) to pace the Wreckers.

Minersville captured the Class A team title with 42 points, Tri-Valley (88) was second and Weatherly Area (105) was third. The top two teams advance to the state

meet, along with the top 10 individuals in Class A not on those teams.

Saturday’s PIAA Cross Country Championships will be held at the Parkview Cross Country Course in Hershey.

After recent rain had left the DeSales course in Center Valley wet and muddy, several runners fell during the six races, with three

divisions each for boys and girls. However, most of the leaders were able to navigate well enough to put up decent times.

Defending state champion Thomas Smigo of Palisades easily won the District 11 Class A individual title, cruising to victory in 17:07.

Minersville’s Keegan Dubé finished second overall in 17:52, and Marian’s Albin

Petschauer was third in 18 minutes flat. Wyatt Leitzel led runner-up Tri-Valley with a fifth-place finish in 18:03.

Nativity’s Joseph Rossi (12th in 18:38), Shenandoah Valley’s Ayden Zamudio (13th in 19:06) and Schuylkill Haven’s Carter Daniel (15th in 19:14) also qualified for states.

Crestwood Cross Country Teams Heading To States

Lady Comets win District 2 2A title, Comet boys second Crestwood is sending not one, but two full teams to the PIAA Cross Country Championships in Hershey this weekend. Last Wednesday at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds, the Crestwood girls captured the District 2 Class 2A team championships to punch their ticket to states. Later in the day, the Crestwood boys placed second to Honesdale, also securing a trip to Hershey.

The top two boys’ and girls’ teams from District 2 Class 2A move on to the state finals, which will be held Saturday at the Parkview Cross Country Course.

The Lady Comets, who

won the district’s 3A title in 2021, moved to Class 2A this season and repeated the performance. Going head-to-head with a Dallas team that had beaten them the week before for the Wyoming Valley Conference championship, the Lady Comets weren’t to be denied this time around.

Ella Novelli (19:41), Maggie Kozich (20:54) and Ellie Kozich (20:57) all earned top-15 finishes to secure medals, leading Crestwood’s strong pack against Dallas.

After factoring out Riverside, which didn’t have enough runners for a full team, the Lady Comets had Novelli, Maggie Kozich,

Ellie Kozich, Kaelyn Barker, and Maddie Danko finish at third, 11th, 12th, 20th, and 24th, respectively to edge the Mountaineers 70-76 for the title.

Dallas - led by third-place finisher Madison Hedglin (19:00) - had runners Sarah Williams, Olivia Thomas, Julianna Sobocinski, and Makayla Miller finish at eighth, 14th, 22nd, and 23rd. Wyoming Area’s Madelyn Keating won the girls’ 2A race in 18:50, and Riverside’s Lacey Danilovitz

(18:54) was a close second.

The Crestwood boys lost the District 2 2A team title to Honesdale by the slimmest of margins, 73-75, but did more than enough to earn a trip to the state meet with their runner-up performance.

Weston Medvetz placed seventh overall in 16:59, Mason Staude (17:02) was ninth, James Modrovsky (17:42) was 16th, and Ryan Kozich placed 19th in 17:48, as all four earned individual medals and powered their

team to the second-place spot.

Lake-Lehman’s Nick Hockebury won the race in 16:31, edging Riverside’s Daniel Danilovitz (16:34).

With both Crestwood programs qualifying for states, head coach Rob Moulton said the focus of this week will be rest and recovery.

“Just keep the workouts strong and maintain our health,” Moulton said. “Just have a fun time. It’s the last race of the season.”

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Out in the Open

Benefits of a Perfect Partnership

by Alex Zidock Somewhere between 1867 and 1877, the last one of the once massive herd of native eastern elk was killed in Pennsylvania. Elk now thrive in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Nearly a half-million camera and binocular-toting visitors each year attest to this conservation success story, a result of efforts of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and a perfect partnership with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance.

Rawley Cogan, president/ CEO of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA), says the original elk herd was exterminated due to several factors. “One of those factors is what I call substance hunting, people living

Nearly half-million camera-binocular toting folks each year come to see the Pennsylvania elk herd at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, PA.

(Photo/art by Alex Zidock)

off the land killing and eating elk. Feeding their family.

There was overhunting as with the bear, beaver, deer,

turkey, and other game, as early Pennsylvanians expanded and developed the land,” he said.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s early wildlife management plan included bringing elk from Yellowstone National Park and the Wind Cave herd in South Dakota and transplanting

them in several counties in Pennsylvania. The Rocky Mountain elk took hold in an area near Benezette, where it has now managed to maintain a herd of about 1,500 animals living on more than 2 million acres.

Cogan said, “The state of Pennsylvania under Governor [Ed] Rendell was looking for a partner to operate the Elk County Visitor Center. So in 2010, we formed a Pennsylvania based 501c-3 private conservation group, the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, and we would then be that partner with the Commonwealth.

“Initially, the Commonwealth injected about 6 million dollars, and in the private sector, we raised another 6 million dollars,” Cogan said. “We bought the land, we built the building, got the staff hired, got the exhibits and displays in the building, and we were able to open it under that partnership.”

Cogan says they have a full-time staff of 11 and about the same number of part-timers. “We pay their salaries, their benefits, we pay to keep the lights on.”

The KECA runs the visitor center without any financial support from the state. Operating expenses come from KECA memberships, donations, 17 fund-raising conservation banquets across the state (including the Poconos), and the wellstocked gift shop.

“It’s really a cool concept.

The Commonwealth stepped out and allowed us to run it. There’s that private/public partnership and it’s not a drain on the states taxpayers. We raise every dollar we need to run the center. It’s working out real well,” Cogan said.

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Comets close strong, earn top seed for football playoffs There was no doubt Crestwood was heading to the football postseason. The only question was: Would the Comets be the top seed in District 2 Class 4A? Crestwood answered that question emphatically on senior night last Friday.

Riding a swarming defense and another run-dominated offensive game, the Comets rolled past playoff-bound North Pocono 47-0 in the final regular-season game for both.

With their eighth consecutive win, the Comets (9-1) secured the top seed heading into this weekend’s district tournament. They will host number 8 Nanticoke Area (5-5) Friday night in the quarterfinal round.

The rest of Friday night’s matchups in the Class 4A bracket pit No. 5 North Pocono at No. 4 Berwick, No. 7 Honesdale at No. 2 Valley View, and No. 6 Wyoming Area at No. 3 Dallas.

The semifinals are the weekend of November 11-12, and the finals Nov. 18-19.

On Friday night, visiting North Pocono (4-6) could never get things going against Crestwood’s defense.

Brothers Lincoln and Magnus Bibla created havoc

in the Trojan backfield all night, and the Comets collectively held North Pocono to just 129 yards and six first downs. It was their first shutout of the season.

The Comets limited North Pocono 1,000-yard rusher Michael Blaine to 69 yards on 16 carries, recovered a fumble that set up an easy score, and got the play of the game from Matt Sklarosky who scored on an 85-yard interception return to conclude the defensive show.

Working their single-wing offense to perfection, running back Noah Schultz rushed for 208 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and quarterback Jaden Shedlock added another 100 yards on the ground and two scores, running behind a veteran offensive line of Andrew Lenahan, Smolenak, Aidan Jardine, John Jones and Aleks Jaskiewicz.

Teammates Robert Knight and Brendan Dennis added short touchdown runs to the onslaught as the Comets finished with 393 yards on the ground.

The Comets had two long first-half drives, including one that went 90 yards and chewed up nearly seven minutes of clock time. That

one ended in Knight’s 7-yard touchdown run that made it 18-0 15 seconds before the half. Shedlock scored on two short TD runs prior to that, including a 2-yarder after Crestwood recovered a fumble at the NP 2.

“Our players did an amazing job,” Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli said after the game. “That is a good Lackawanna (Football Conference) team that we just beat over there. They are tough kids, and they made us earn every inch.”

Arcangeli knows this week’s playoff matchup with Nanticoke won’t be a walk in the park. The Trojans are coming off a big win, too. Last Thursday, tailback Zach Fox ran for three touchdowns in the first half as Nanticoke built a big lead and cruised to a 63-7 romp over rival Hanover Area in the annual San Souci Struggle.

It’s the first district playoff appearance for the Nanticoke Trojans since 2016.

“We have to come back Monday and refocus because we are going to have a Nanticoke team that ran rampant on Thursday and is full of confidence,” he said.

“We have to get dialed in.”

The Trojans will have their hands full of a Crestwood offense that averages 401 yards per game, and a defense that allows just 83 yards per contest.

Ticket purchases for all District 2 playoff games will be conducted through Hometown Ticketing at piaad2.org. Click on the “purchase championship

tickets” button at the top of the front page and follow the prompts through the process. Prices for District 2 playoff tickets are $6 for adults and students. Children under 5 and adults over 65 are free. Ticket takers will scan and verify the ticket purchase at the entry gate to the contest. Proof of age if over 65 is required.

Anna Herling, 11, shot her first deer while hunting with her brother, Christian and father, Charlie (a former Weatherly resident) in Muncy.