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3rd Warehouse in works along Route 940 in Kidder At November 1’s Kidder Township planning commission meeting, Blue Ridge Real Estate submitted a preliminary land development plan for a new warehouse. The 420,000 square foot building would be built into the hill near the corner of Route 940 and Walter Dam Road on 73 acres of wooded Blue Ridge property. Access would be by a driveway from Route 940 that starts across from the main driveway to and from the existing warehouse. An

Veterans’ monument dedication is Saturday in White Haven After more than a year of delay, the new monument honoring veterans of all branches of the service will be unveiled this Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. VFW Commander Missy Dimmit

says dignitaries have been invited to the ceremony, which will feature music and presentations. Everyone is invited to attend, especially military veterans from all eras. The handsome monument replaces the old Honor Roll

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which stood in the same location at the juncture of Buffalo and Wilkes-Barre Streets for many years. Above, a volunteer crew put the three pieces of marble and granite together, then made sure it was covered up until unveiling.

A drawing showing placement of the proposed warehouse.

emergency access will also be built, controlled by a gate. Existing woods would screen the building on three sides, and the fourth side visible from Walter Dam Road will be landscaped. The east side of the building will be below some of the hill, adding to the screening. 285 parking spaces for employees will be provided, more than enough to handle the projected 195 employees. There will also be parking for 77 trailers, and 64 trailer bays. To handle extra traffic, the proposal includes a See WAREHOUSE, page 3

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Editorial

A lesson in civics by Ruth Isenberg It was quiet when we went to vote on Tuesday in Weatherly — at least it was quiet as far as the number of voters present was concerned. We were voters 125 and 126 at a bit past 1 p.m. Unless there was a rush in the late afternoon, turnout was low for this off-year election. But the polls were not quiet. A 7th grade civics class was seated on the bleachers inside Eurana Park, seeing what voting is really like, and hearing about the contests that were being decided. It was a first-person lesson in democracy, and it was good to see. The kids were attentive, and asked good questions of their teacher. One of their questions was whether voting was for president. It didn’t bother them that is wasn’t. They were excited to realize that some of them were actually related to candidates on the ballot for council or school board. That brought home to them that so-called off-year elections are the ones where voters are most likely to actually know the people they are choosing as leaders. It was too bad that they didn’t see more adults casting their ballots. The examples they did see, both of voters and of candidates asking for votes outside the polls, may influence them as they reach voting age in a few years. Some may even step up to leadership positions themselves. No one was bothered by the young people. The election officials were gracious and explained what they were doing. The voters enjoyed the lesson as much as the students did. One woman thanked the teacher, telling her, “They need to know about this.” She’s right— and in Weatherly, now they do.

Archives From The Journal-Herald November 11, 1993 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder

Shannon Mohrman of White Haven was crowned Miss T.E.E.N. Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on October 24. She is a junior at Crestwood, plays the flute in the band, and aspires to be an emergency room nurse. Dennison Township supervisors voted to advertise an ordinance to prohibit the opening of additional bars featuring exotic entertainment. A testimonial dinner by the Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association is being planned to honor Reid R. Rahn for his service to Weatherly schools and the community. A committee is formed, and the date for the event will be in April. Members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop 257 of White Haven enjoyed a haunted hayride and haunted cafeteria on October 29 courtesy of the staff of the Mountain Laurel Resort. Hot cider and cookies were served. The girls and their leaders offer a spooky thank you for a great haunted evening. Several Carbon Crest residents celebrated birthdays in October. On the 25th, the Weatherly Brownie Troop presented a Hallowe’en program to the residents. On the 31st, a Hallowe’en party was held, with entertainment and a

costume parade of staff and children (with residents judging the winners)… Weatherly’s Jon Garber and Jason Donadi were key parts of the Marian Colts “shellacking of visiting North Schuylkill,” each scoring a touchdown. Marian, 9-1, has one more game, vs. Tamaqua, before selecting a playoff berth. Crestwood’s field hockey team are in the PIAA quarter finals. The Crestwood football team got their first win 21-0 over Meyers. Steve Stallone had a good week picking football game winners, 8-1-1. He is keyed up on the big college football matchup between #1 Florida State and #2 Notre Dame, at ND. Steve picked FSU by 10 points. He also wrote about Weatherly Area’s seventh grade girls’ basketball team who had a great season — a 13-3 record — led by Amanda Peabody with Jennifer Gerhard, Erin Brady and Amber Houser all key contributors. Phil Engman rambled on about Crestwood’s first victory — its convincing win over Elmer L. Meyers Memorial High School of Wilkes-Barre. He also offered congrats to Crestwood’s girls volleyball team for making it to the quarter finals. As he wrapped up this week’s column, he added that he’s liking what he sees in this year’s Philly 76ers.

On the back page is the first week of this newspaper’s holiday turkey giveaway — with 12 businesses participating. Pete Chapla reviewed Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. The dining review this week listed the area’s Thanksgiving and Christmas season specials. Among the advertised dinner specials this week — Lasagna and Garlic Toast for $5.75 at O’Donnell’s; N.Y. Strip Steak $7.95 at The Crystal Inn; And on Thursday — the Weatherly Area Merchants Association will serve Chicken & Waffles at The Fern Hotel for $6.50. From The Journal Issue of November 11, 1943 Publisher W. C. Taylor Our local Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps are at Hazleton today participating in the Armistice Day Parade, and on Sunday, they will participate in a parade at Wilkes-Barre. With the end of the downpour on Monday came swollen rivers and creeks throughout this section. By Tuesday noon, the Lehigh River was running bank high and several breaks in the bank near the electric power plant were quickly checked by watchmen employees on guard both night and day.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

The 2024 Dennison Township proposed budget is available for inspection at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, White Haven, PA. Kathleen Stortz Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearing November 30, 2023, 6:00 pm at Penn Lake Borough Community Building, 1744 Lakeview Drive, Penn Lake, White Haven, PA 18661 to consider (1) application by Daniel C. Eustice for 1278 Lakeview Drive, White Haven, PA 18661 (R-1 Zoning District) for dimensional variances and special exception approval for first floor addition, porch, attached garage, and second storey and (2) application by Joe and Lois Glass for 1151 Lakeview Drive, White Haven, PA 18661 (R-1 Zoning District) for dimensional variances and special exception approval for attached carport. Applications available to public by contacting Barry Jacob, Zoning Officer (570-899-7149). McNealis Law Offices, Solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board 11/16

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Packer Township Board of Supervisors adopted the Proposed Budget for 2024. It can be viewed by appointment by contacting Secretary Stephanie Stolpe at 570-427-8969. The budget will be considered for adoption at the Supervisor’s regular meeting on December 5, 2023, 6 PM at the Packer Township Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA. Stephanie Stolpe Secretary, Packer Township

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Silver Ridge breakfast is Sunday Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Weatherly, will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to Noon Sunday, November 12, at the clubhouse. The menu includes eggs (any style), home fries, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef (while it lasts). Drinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, and tomato juice. Take outs are available.

VFW changes breakfast date VFW Post 6615 in White Haven has changed the week for its monthly breakfast to the third Sunday of the month, starting in November. This month’s breakfast is November 19, from 8 a.m. to Noon. In December, the event will feature Breakfast with Santa for children 10 and under, at a cost of $5 per child with a paying adult.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES for retiring White Haven Police Chief Tom Szoke were bestowed from state, county and local officials, friends and relatives at a retirement party October 4. Above, PA Senator David Argall presents Szoke with a Senate proclamation, as Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo looks on. JH: Ruth Isenberg

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drop down lane for turning westbound vehicles, and a left turn lane for eastbound vehicles. Enhanced signage is also proposed. Sewage would be handled by the Jack Frost treatment plant. Construction of the project is likely to start in 2024. Also at the meeting, the subdivision for the Wiser family in Albrightsville was conditionally approved. It creates a single lot north of Route 534 and combines two lots south of Route 534. Subdivisions from the Split Rock Country Club property of 8.34 acres and three homesites were given conditional approval — waiting on Aqua PA for their paperwork and then the sewage enforcement officer’s sign-off.

The Greystone Preserve development is moving ahead. The 74-lot planned community is on 3,800 acres off Route 534 beside Hickory Run State Park. There are 59 12-acre lots, and 15 threeacre lots. Homeowners will, as a group, be owners of the preserved land. Homes would likely be from 2,500 to 7,500 square feet. Homes will have sprinkler systems for fire suppression. Lots will allow for only 2 acres of disturbance for the homesite. Numerous details were discussed. Waivers for steeper slopes to the water detention basins (fewer trees cut), use of vegetation to also keep basins smaller, and to have the plan considered as “preliminary/ final” were approved by the board. This done, it was agreed that the plan can be sent to Carbon County for review. The development will remain on the agenda for December’s meeting.

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Ice Lake bridge work upcoming in Dennison Township by Suzanne Winters The Dennison Township Supervisors had a first reading of the 2024 budget at the November 1 meeting. Secretary Kathleen Stortz advised the Board they will need to adopt the budget at next month’s meeting There was some discussion concerning the Ice Lake Bridge proposal. Supervisor Sheila Weaver asked why there is a need for GeoTech investigations, and supervisor Bruce Thomas explained the engineer needs more information to come up with a design solution. This information will be obtained with borings, surveys, etc. They will also need easements from neighboring properties to move equipment into the area. The engineer’s proposal has a price tag of $16,850. Supervisors noted there is grant money available, and

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they can apply again next year for additional grant money for to help cover the cost. The supervisors accepted the bid from engineer Barry Isett to complete the initial work on this project. The October 4 engineer’s report included several updates. The Tar and Chip project by RC Young has been completed. The Tree Trimming and Removal project has been completed and has been paid in full. Hollenback Road stream bed cleaning is in the works. Clearance is needed from adjoining property owners to complete the work. Roadmaster Jim Yackiel asked where they would be working. The project would include the creek bed 75 feet downstream and 100 feet upstream from the bridge, and would entail cleaning out debris and sediment. There is no draft proposal of the work yet, but a temporary emergency permit has been granted. There is no new update from the Deep Woods project. The owner of the Ice Lake Road “Flag House” wants to demolish the structure as it is in disrepair. However, were this to be done, the garage behind the house would no

longer be compliant as an accessory structure. The two properties cannot be combined, so a variance was a suggested remedy. The owner of 57 Walnut Street requested a permit from the engineer. Zoning Officer Jack Varaly said the engineer visited the property earlier in the day of the meeting. Varaly also inspected the property himself and it is still not cleaned up to meet requirements. No permits have been issued. The property owner has a been advised if she puts a trailer on the property without the proper permits, she will be cited. She has already been fined $12,000. Varaly spoke with the engineer about the property owner wanting to put down stone, and the engineer said he will need to see the plans and drawings for stone placement, as this would change the contour of the property. Varaly was advised there is no downside to filing a judgment against the property, but he had asked Attorney Peter Hoegan if he was required to issue a permit, even though there fines against the property owner. The attorney will look for case law regarding this and provide an answer shortly. Otherwise, he

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will proceed with filing a judgment against the property. Following the Zoning report, the supervisors discussed and voted to appoint Barry Isett Engineering as new Zoning Officer for the remainder of 2023, in order to work with retiring Zoning Officer Jack Varaly until the end of the year. Yackiel gave the Road report, which included clearing tree debris and stones from roads, cutting

branches from around street signs in Middleburg, fixing a sign post on Linden Street, maintenance to the truck and moving the salt delivery into the shed in preparation for the winter season. There was no Fire report this month. The meeting was continued to November 2 at 6 p.m. to meet with the White Haven Police Department. All members were present, Varaly by phone and two residents in the audience.

Free Thanksgiving dinner St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Meadows is holding a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 23. Take-out or delivery in the area is available.

Reservations must be made by calling Jennifer Barnasevitch at 570-9565980 by November 15.

Toys for Tots in Freeland Freeland American Legion Post 473 is accepting donations, including monetary donations, for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program until Friday, December 15. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the post home at 523 Centre Street.

VFW Toys For Tots Fundraiser

Freeland VFW Post 5010 will hold a Toys for Tots fundraiser on Saturday, November 18, from 4 p.m. to Midnight at the post home,

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American Cancer Society Telethon committee preparing for 45th annual telethon Television Network (Blue Ridge Cable channel 734). The telethon can also be viewed over-the-air on VHF Channel 9.1 (Williamsport), UHF Channel 35.1 (Hazleton – HD), and UHF Channel 47.1 (Berwick). It will also be livestreamed on the WYLN YouTube channel. Anyone interested in becoming a telethon sponsor can email nino. cimino@cancer.org for more information on the 10 levels of sponsorships available. The all-important phone number to make pledges is ACS Telethon Committee members plan for 45th Annual Telethon. In the first row, from left, are Kelly Kostanesky, Co-Chair Jane Dougherty, and Sherri O’Donnell. Second row, Joe Clark, Pat Korb, John Beltrami, Nino Cimino, and Mike Dougherty. The American Cancer Society-Greater Hazleton’s 45th Annual Telethon is scheduled for November 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W. Broad Street, Hazleton. You are invited and welcome to attend the entertainment portions of the day, as well as the annual Fashion Show. Very important information on cancer and cancer research will be provided and we will be highlighting local cancer survivors and their uplifting stories. The traditional tricky trays and bake sale goods will be making a comeback this year. Please come to

the PTPA and buy some of those yummy cakes and cookies and take a look at the tricky trays to see which tickets you’d like to purchase. Time to come is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. If you are interested in baking please contact Nancy, 570-5798651, for more information. The telethon will be broadcast live on WYLN TV on Service Electric Cablevision channel 7 and channel 507HD in Hazleton and Mahanoy City, Breezeline Berwick, Pocono, & Schuylkill (channel 7), Service Electric Cable TV & Communications WilkesBarre (channels 7 and 512HD), and Pocono

570-459-1212 and there is also another helpful tool, the local website, www. acsmove.org/hazleton. This website means that anyone interested can now donate directly to the American Cancer Society by going to the site in addition to mailing or phoning in a donation. Those interested can also choose to make donations “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” someone, as in the past. For more information, check the American Cancer Society Greater Hazleton telethon Facebook page.

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Theater returns to White Haven area with Legion Theatre Group’s performance of Sylvia this weekend by Ruth Isenberg Movies, plays and performances have been important activities in White Haven over the years. The town once was home to two movie houses, and one of them, the Legion Theatre, also hosted live performances. Located where the Post Office is now, at the corner of Northumberland and Towanda Streets, the Legion Theatre closed in 1957. Now, a group of local people is reviving its memory, taking its name for their acting troupe. This weekend, the Legion

Theatre Group will present its second performance, Sylvia, at the Penn Lake Community Building. The play, by A.R. Gurney, is a sophisticated comedy with some adult themes and language, and very, very funny. The cast is made up of local people, and so is the crew. Together, they present a tale of love and its complications. Pet owners will be especially delighted by the plot. Tickets are still available, though Saturday was just about sold out at press time. They are $20 in advance, available at G&A

Hardware, the White Haven Area Comunity Library, and on-line at legiontheatregroup.org,

where you will also learn more about the

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Sylvia (Linda Miller) and Kate (Nina Kemp)

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Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. At the door, tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit the White Haven Area Community Library.

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Seth’s Sightings

It has moved from foliage season to raking season. Much of the foliage is now on the ground. For those of us with lawns, it is time to clear off these fallen beauties. I’ve been raking at the house as my energy allows, and there is still much more to do. At the rear of our property, two stubborn maple trees haven’t really dropped most of their leaves — which complicates things. Behind our office, I’m getting help to rake.

It was a pretty nice Saturday, made better by a Penn State win over a good Maryland team. Next up, a visit to Michigan for a big-time BIG TEN battle. A win makes the Nittany Lions a contender for a spot in the national championship playoffs. A loss (likely) will be looked at by bowl committees — the smaller the loss and the better the game, the better the bowl will be (certainly some place warm). We were driving so we heard the final plays of the

by Seth Isenberg Eagles’ painful win over a Cowboys team that was feet from the goal line on a touchdown drive when time expired. It’s a good thing the team has a week off, as they were banged up. They need to get better if they really think they can make a Super Bowl run. NFL stinkers of the week were games by the Giants and the Patriots — neither really worth mentioning. On our drive on Sunday, we were leaf peeping oak leaves, as most all the other leaves are down. Our destination on the foliage review drive was food shopping. I parked near the entrance and Ruth went in. A few minutes later, the car beside me pulls out, and in comes a sedan that had two medium-sized pit bulls in it. The people in the car get out to go shopping. Now alone in their car, they pair noticed me and our dogs, and then barked continuously — at us, at anyone who walked by, at anyone who drove by, etc. — for 20 minutes, and were still barking when we left.

I write the last words of this week’s column as early darkness rolls in after 5 p.m. Neither Ruth nor I like the change. We’d prefer a steady time…daylight savings year ‘round. Big progress and little progress in Gaza — the northern part is surrounded by the Israeli army and Hamas is hiding in tunnels with their 242 hostages. The call is for a cease fire to help the citizens caught in the middle…so if Hamas will turn over the hostages, Israel can stop for a bit. Of course a Hamas surrender would truly protect the civilians… Ruth and I are going to need another run for Stayman Winesap apples as our stash is nearly depleted. We have a full week ahead, so aren’t sure when we’ll go. Our Saturday has Veteran’s Day ceremonies in the morning, and seats at the Lafayette–Fordham college football games in Easton in the afternoon. The regularseason game will set the Patriot League’s champion at the Leopards’ last home game of their season. The

tickets were a prize we won for supporting the Weatherly Area Museum. With our Saturday booked, Sunday is likely a day of yard work. Rakes at the ready… I hope all readers took time to do their voting on Tuesday. Turnout was light where we voted, and there are close races locally and at the county level. Penguins ice hockey can wait, as it’s too nice to be inside now, and as the team is still coming together — winning at just above a .500 level. Our Thanksgiving plans have us focused on getting work done so we can attend two events. So, we are looking to start going to WBS Penguins games in December and through the winter. Best to all our veterans on their day, and a wish of good weather and good health to all our readers.

Veterans Day to be noted at WASD The Weatherly Area School District is holding a program to honor veterans on Friday, November 10, at 9:15 a.m. in the Middle School gym. The public is welcome. Those attending are asked to enter through the middle school doors. There will be a social gathering for veterans in the Middle School cafeteria at 8:45 a.m. Veterans planning to attend are asked to call the Elementary School office 579-427-8687.

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Niklaus Eroh is WAHS Senior of the Month for October

Niklaus Eroh, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Eroh, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for October at Weatherly Area High School. Klaus serves as president of the National Honor

Society, and is a member of the high school band, the Scholastic Scrimmage team, Science Olympiad, and the baseball team. He is also a math tutor. In September, Klaus was elected Homecoming King by his peers. In the community, Klaus has volunteered his time with the Weatherly Hillclimb, the Weatherly Festival, the Tweedle Park Cleanup, and the PBIS store, as well as local events such as Trunk or Treat. Klaus is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Weatherly, and is employed by RRK Lawns, doing landscaping and yard work. Sponsors for the month of October are Delrose Awards of Lansford, and Lisa’s Expert Care Dog Grooming, in Weatherly.

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Weatherly Halloween Parade winners listed The Weatherly Area Community Chest’s annual Halloween Parade was held October 28. Approximately 84 people participated in the event as well as six floats, the Weatherly Police, Citizens Fire Co. #1, L&L Fire Company, Carbon County Republican Committee and a slew of motorcyclists. Categories and winners were: Pre-School: 1st place, Oliver Ormiston as Jack skeleton. Groups: 1st place, Kenny, Crystal, Maverick and Moxie Minnick, Little Shop of Horrors; 2nd, Jeremy.

Rachel, Kaden and Cassidy Witner, Addams Family; 3rd, Abby Hernandez, President and bodyguards; 4th, Cheyenne Harker, Hailey O’Donnell and Faith Feaster, The Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and 5th, Laura, Jay and Keri, Three Blind Mice. Large Floats: 1st place, Jr. Girl Scouts Troop 34320, Nightmare Before Xmas; 2nd, Girls Scouts Troop 32932, Kidz Bop; 3rd, Charley Pierce, Pennywise the Clown and Georgie and 4th, Weatherly Area Museum, ghost train. Small Floats: 1st place,

Addison Brady, chicken coup; 2nd, Adam, Jamie and Addison Ridgdell, CoComelon, the wheels on the bus, and 3rd, Lucas Yanac, sports car Mickey. Ugliest/Scariest: 1st place, Luke Dion, fish skull; 2nd, Jeff Phillips, pumpkin man; 3rd, Carter Minnick, Jason, Friday the 13th; 4th, Colton DeLauretis, clown and 5th, Jayden Lukasienski, black skeleton. Prettiest/Cutest: 1st place, Emerson Eroh, peacock; 2nd, Slylah Dennis, Barbie; 3rd, Theresa Howey, Minnie Mouse; 4th, Jasmine Hall,

baby unicorn, and 5th, Cora Feaster, Barbie cowgirl. Funniest: 1st, Madison Sipler, Nightmare before Xmas Mayor; 2nd, Ethan Barilla, alien; 3rd, Theo Zink, Chef Curry; 4th, Brandon Antolock, Among Us character and 5th, Andy and Xander vonFrish, golfer and caddie. Most Original: 1st place, Maddie Zink, purple PlayDoh; 2nd, Cara Clarke, watermelon; 3rd, Mackenzie Clabia, Wednesday Addams; 4th, Ken Walters, North Pole conductor, and 5th, Landon Frehurfer, Naruto.

Thank you for your service The White Haven Presbyterian Church invites you to a special worship service honoring all veterans Sunday, November 12 Service starts at 11:00 am Coffee hour & luncheon follow White Haven Presbyterian Church 305 Berwick Street White Haven For information call 570-443-8910

The parade’s Best of Show was awarded to the combo floats of the WASD prekindergarten class and the Weatherly Area Community Library as “Sweet as can BEE,” promoting kindness. Besides the monetary awards given to the big winners, all participants were given a dollar bill, a bag of assorted candy and a drink after the parade at Eurana Park. Judges this year were Christie Clarke, Judy Desrosiers, Georgia Farrow, Libby Faust, Sarah Hamm, Beverly Moser, Lori O’Donnell and Donna Thomas. Community Chest banner holders were Cara Clarke and Brooke Cox. Community Chest parade chairperson is Mary Rose Minnick. The Weatherly Area Community Chest appreciates all those who entered and joined in on the fun, as well as those who performed the hard task of judging, as there were so many great entries. Special recognition goes out to Borough Manager Harold Pudliner, the Weatherly Police Department, Park Manager John Furmanchin, WAHS band director Dan Derflinger and Band, the Citizens #1 as well as the L&L Fire Departments, Tim Williams, Dennis Schoch and WAHS teacher Shane Moran with his students Juiiette Bartel, Milana Grier, Kiley Holman, Grace Portell, Kelly Reiner, Rachael Rosenlund, Ava Sahaida, Abby Weston and Aisha Zuberi of the Interact Club for registering the participants. We couldn’t have done it without you all!

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Coming Events FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10—Veterans program, 9:15 a.m., Weatherly Area Middle School gym (570427-8687 to register) FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 & 11—Legion Theater Group performance of Sylvia, 7 p.m., Penn Lake Community Building SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER 11— Veterans Monument dedication, 11 a.m., Buffalo & Wilkes-Barre Streets, White Haven SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12—Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Weatherly SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12—Legion Theater Group performance of

Sylvia, 2 p.m., Penn Lake Community Building FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17—Turkey Raffle, 7-10 p.m., Lehigh & Lausanne Fire Company SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18—St. Patrick’s Annual Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Patrick’s Parish Center, White Haven SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19—Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven

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Comets’ football season ends in playoff loss to Nanticoke Undercut by injuries to key starters, up against a gauntlet of a schedule, and facing every team’s best shot on Friday nights, the 2023 Crestwood football Comets had an uphill climb to defend their District 2 Class 4A title from a year ago. Last Friday night at Crestwood, the Comets’ goal of a repeat came to an end in the opening round of the playoffs. Gavin Turak picked off three Crestwood passes, returning one for a score, and clinched the game with his final interception in double overtime, as Nanticoke knocked off the Comets 28-21. With Crestwood looking for the tying score to keep

the game going, Turak outleaped the Comets’ Matt Skarosky in the end zone for the game-sealing interception, sending the fifth-seeded Trojans (7-4) on to this week’s semifinal round against unbeaten and top-seeded Dallas (11-0). Crestwood’s up-and-down season ended at 5-6, one year after reaching the state semifinals. Turak’s performance was a microcosm of the defensive battle, in which both teams struggled to move the football. After both came up empty on their first possessions of overtime - each missed 27-yard field goal tries Nanticoke hit paydirt in double overtime. Zack Fox

(37 carries, 81 yards) burst over from the 2-yard line for the winning points. Crestwood had one final try, as Jason Swank looked to Sklarosky (7 catches, 118 yards) on a post pattern in the corner of the end zone, where Turak was waiting to deliver his heroic play. Nanticoke hadn’t won a district playoff game in nearly three decades. They were thumped by Crestwood 61-7 in last year’s semifinals, part of the Comets’ recordsetting season. This time around, the Trojans did just enough and made enough big plays to move on. The Trojans had just 130 yards of total offense in the game as the Comet defense was stern. Fox, however,

capped a 12-play, 54-yard scoring drive with a 4-yard TD run to make it 7-0 midway through the second quarter. Crestwood answered with two quick scores, as Swank threw to Sklarosky for a 33-yard gain, and freshman quarterback Jack Rodgers tossed a 35-yard scoring pass to Sklarosky to tie things at 7-7. On Nanticoke’s next play from scrimmage, linebacker Logan Rolles picked up a fumble at the Trojan 38 and returned it to the 1. Two plays later, Rolles punched it in from a yard out for the Comet score and a 14-7 halftime lead. Nanticoke’s Treston Allen returned the second

half kickoff 69 yards to the Comet 25, and Ryan Wiaterowski eventually scored on a 4-yard run to tie things again at 14-all. With six minutes to play, Turak returned his second interception of the day 42 yards for a touchdown and a 21-14 Trojan lead. The Comets refused to fold, taking advantage of a pair of Nanticoke penalties to drive into Trojan territory. Then, with 18 seconds to play in regulation, Swank connected with Skarlosky on a 2-yard touchdown pass. James Barrett toed the extra point to send the game into overtime, and set the stage for the thrilling finish.

Abington Heights pulls away from Crestwood for girls’ soccer title The Crestwood girls powered their way into the District 2 Class 3A soccer championships, but were unable to slow another district soccer power with a Comets nickname. Topseeded Abington Heights broke away from a 1-1 halftime draw to overpower Crestwood 8-2 last Saturday in Clarks Summit, giving Abington Heights the district crown. Those Lady Comets advance to the PIAA tournament this week.

Sophomore Lilia Calvert scored four goals and Maggie Ratchford contributed a hat trick as Abington Heights pulled away from second-seeded Crestwood. Abington Heights scored seven straight goals in a 24-minute span to start the second half. Calvert, who has 61 goals this season and averages a hat trick, scored three goals in the run, and assisted on three. Jordan Andrews scored both

Crestwood goals, one in each half. She made it 1-all with a shot down the middle, just under the crossbar, following a pass from Aly Decker. Her second-half goal came courtesy of an Emma Suhoski assist with 9:48 to play. Crestwood’s defense held firm in that first half and stymied an Abington

Heights team that had outscored its 20 opponents by a whopping 140-14 this season. Abington Heights outshot Crestwood 32-10 but had just a 4-3 edge in corner kicks. Daisy West was credited with 12 saves for Crestwood. Lindsey Tasker made four

saves for winners. Crestwood reached the final with a 2-1 semifinal victory over Dallas earlier in the week. In that one, Andrews scored off an assist from Hope Kline in the 85th minute to clinch the victory. Abington Heights blanked Valley View 7-0 in the other semifinal.

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Selinsgrove stickers stun Crestwood in OT for state berth After playing third-seeded Selinsgrove to a scoreless draw through regulation, number 1 Crestwood was looking to take charge in overtime of their District 2-4 Class 2A field hockey championship game last week at Lake-Lehman High. The underdog Seals from District 4 had other plans. Senior Alexis Freed passed to classmate Carly Aument inside the penalty circle, and Aument fired in the game-

winning goal just 48 seconds into the extra session, giving Selinsgrove a 1-0 victory and sending the Seals on to the PIAA 2A tournament. Aument made amends for a penalty stroke opportunity that went wide of the box in the final seconds of regulation, which extended the game. Neither team scored over the 60 minutes of regulation, and the goalkeepers of the two teams combined for 16

Crestwood boys fall in district soccer final Max Gentile scored the go-ahead goal in the 43rd minute to break a scoreless tie, and North Pocono teammate Elliot Bowen followed with a goal and an assist as the top-seeded Trojans pulled away to beat #2 Crestwood 3-0 last Friday night for the District 2 Class 3A boys’ soccer championship. Leading 1-0, Bowen notched his impressive assist when the North Pocono junior launched

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a 70-yard free kick that reached Zach Evans in the box, Evans turned that play into a goal for a 2-0 spread, and Bowen added an insurance goal on a penalty kick in the 75th minute. The win proved sweet for the Trojans, who lost to Tunkhannock in overtime in last year’s title match. It also ended a stellar season for the Comets. “We got beat by two set pieces and a penalty. We can finish with our heads high,” Crestwood head coach Hardy Pinto said afterward. “The boys played a great game. I can’t ask more for my seniors.” North Pocono was to host District 3 runner-up Conrad Weiser Tuesday in the opening round of the PIAA tournament.

saves in the evenly matched contest. Crestwood goalie Madi Geiger made 10 saves in defeat. The Seals’ Bella Auman stopped six shots. Aument’s overtime score gave Selinsgrove the subregional title for the first time in three tries the past three seasons, and ended Crestwood’s hold on the subregional crown. The Lady Comets finishes their impressive season at 17-3-1 and are the recognized District 2 Class 2A champions.

College Notebook Two Comets playing at PSU Hazleton A pair of Crestwood High School graduates are key members of the Penn State Hazleton men’s basketball team this season. Paul Feisel, a 6-foot-2 junior guard, returns to the team after playing for the local Lions in the 2021-22 campaign. Meanwhile, 6-foot-4 freshman forward Brandon Burbank joins the program after graduating from Crestwood earlier this year. In the team’s season-

opener on Saturday, Feisel came off the bench to score seven points and hit a pair of 3-pointers to help the Lions to a 69-66 victory over Northampton Community College. Burbank, who was battling injury during the preseason, also saw action in the home opener, but did not score. He is expected to be a key member of the rotation. Penn State Hazleton (1-0) was to host King’s College on Wednesday.

Katie Kozich earns PIAA cross country medal Katie Kozich and the Crestwood High School cross country teams made their presence felt at the annual PIAA Cross Country Championships last Saturday in Hershey. Kozich, just a sophomore, earned a state medal for placing 22nd in 19:56 in the girls’ Class 2A race. Her effort helped the Lady Comets finish sixth in the team standings with 186 points. WVC rival Dallas was 10th with 287 points. “We went out and gave it our all,” Crestwood head coach Robert Moulton said afterward. “There’s a lot of good teams here so we just wanted to put ourselves in the mix. So, we’re happy with it. Can’t complain with the results.”

Kozich moved up from 67th place after one mile to 32nd place at the twomile mark. She continued to pick off runners on her way to the top-25 finish needed to medal at states. “Once we got to the first mile, it started to hurt,” Kozich explained. “I just tried to hold onto the pace and pass people off because I knew that was the mile I had to do it. Everyone was screaming out places, so I kept telling myself, One more person. One more person. For the finish I just tried to go as fast as I could because I knew it was going to be really close. “I’m really happy. All my hard work paid off. And everyone else on the team did really good and gave it

their best efforts.” The Crestwood boys finished 18th in the Class 2A team standings with 409 points. They were led by Nate Higgins’ 18:05 run, which was good for 107th in the field. Dallas’ Bryce Phillips (17:17) was 43rd. Also of local interest, Marian senior Albin Petschauer made it on the medal stand, placing 25th in the boys’ Class A race in a time of 17:17. He edged out Minersville’s Kolin Long in a photo finish for the final state medal available in that race. Wyoming Seminary’s Jack Novelli finished 18th in Class 1A boys in 18:15, while MMI Prep’s Mary Kate Kupsky was 57th in Class 1A girls in 21:46.

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Trunk or Treat scary good time in Weatherly

The Weatherly Police Department sponsored a Halloween Night “Trunk or Treat” event at Eurana Park. Also participating in the event were the Weatherly Area Community Library, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360, Citizens Fire Company # 1, individual residents and some other groups. The WPD served hot dogs and drinks. Many other goodies, treat bags and Halloween items were distributed. Approximately 700 children and parents attended the fun event.