THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Volume 42 – No. 11 (USPS 277440) ©2022, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved
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NEW CASCADE SYSTEM at the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company makes filling oxygen bottles faster, safer and more efficient. The large unit, behind Fire Chief Dean Raudenbush, at right, compresses air to 6,000 PSI. The fill station, next to White Haven Borough Council member Bob Lamson, fills individual tanks like those in the storage unit between the two pieces, at 4,500 PSI. Four banks alternate, taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes to fill four tanks. The Arctic Compressor system was purchased in part with funds obtained by the borough through the American Rescue Act ($20,000), as well as $6,500 from the sale of the old compressor to Mayfield Fire Departments, plus about $8,000 from the WHVFC. Members are receiving safety training on the equipment. JH: Ruth Isenberg
White Haven Borough Council will seek bids one more time for the remaining renovations to the municipal building on Main Street. After the first set of bids came in high, the scope of work was reduced to lower costs. As a result, the project
is very different, and C.E. Ankiewicz, the original low bidder on the general contract, offered a reduction of 25%. On the advice of the solicitor at the October 24 meeting, council decided to advertise the general con tracting one more time.
Council did accept bids for the other parts of the
project. Electrical work was awarded to Larry McCullion & Son Electrical Construction Services LLC at $54,350. Plumbing went to Scott Spare Plumbing & Heating at $22,500. Mechanical/HVAC went to F.T.W.H. Construction Services at $23,143.14. ADA
The Weatherly Area School District has a busy November ahead, and the public is invited to many of the events. Thanksgiving starts early with a Thanks giving feast during lunch on November 10 featuring the ‘famous Weatherly pumpkin dessert’ according to direc tor of food and nutrition Jeanine Snyder. Speaking at the Weatherly Area School Board caucus meeting on Nov. 2, she also noted that the free breakfast program is being well attended, with 50 served at the High School and 60 at the Elementary/ Middle School.
In personnel, Laura Ieraci will start as part-time cafe teria aide on Nov. 10 (once she gets all her paperwork done). Robert Pavlik will be approved as assistant girls basketball coach at a stipend of $2,100, and Grace Miller volunteered to be an assistant girls basketball coach both to start after all clearances and paperwork done.
On the 11th, the public is invited to the Veterans’ Day Assembly, which begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Middle School Gym.
Weatherly SHINE is on the agenda at the WASB’s voting meeting on the 9th to be approved for a monthly meeting in the Middle School Cafeteria, with the first of these on the 17th from 4 to 5:45 p.m.
The evening of the 19th has the Senior Class hosting two for-fun basketball games, vs. teachers and staff, and vs. parents, as a fun evening and fundraiser.
The public is also encour aged to attend fall sports contests.
Parents are reminded that Parent-Teacher Conferences are Nov. 22, and parents should call in to reserve a spot. The Title 1 Parent Advisory Council will also meet that evening.
Late October was also busy, with fall sports, the Semi-Formal, and a wellattended trunk-or-treat event which was “a lot of fun” according to vice principal Christopher Kimmel.
Looking ahead, Maria Whitley and Judith Kunkle will be co-advisors for the Drama Club, and have set Friday, April 21, for the See WASB, page 5
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Tuesday was Election Day and it’s a relief that it is over for this cycle.
I spend a lot of time on the internet chasing ideas and facts, and there were ads over and over again. Many of those had me targeted in the wrong congressional district, making them even more annoying.
Both Ruth and I tired quickly of the lying and the divisive tone. I am concerned that tone will carry forward through these next few years. Really, I’d rather us all cheer for the Phillies, Eagles or Penn State, turning a blind eye to politics for a good long while.
I am proud to learn that the turnout was strong here locally. It is a confirmation that we care. I’ll wager that, whatever the results, our families will be back to cheering youth basketball and high school sports together within a week.
Our strength is what we build here together. Politics should not tear us apart.
Thanks to all who made the elections go smoothly hereabouts (even without paper for a time at some polling locations). Thanks also to the peacemakers who remind us that we are better here in the White Haven and Weatherly areas when we pull together.
It is embarrasing that Luzerne County was not able to conduct an important election properly, running out of paper at several polling place including locally in Foster Township. Since Luzerne County was being monitored by the Depart ment of Justice, this is sure to get lots of attention.
It’s doubtful fraud or voter suppression was involved. It looks a lot more like sheer incompetence.
To our readers, there are two weeks missing in the 1992 set of Journal-Heralds. Here is news from 14 years ago.
EditorialIt snowed last week, with a reported 17” in Freeland, and a foot in Kidder between the two ski areas. White Haven and Weatherly got a trace of snow.
The front page features some photos from Trick or Treat in White Haven and Weatherly. The issue used spot green for its color and featured a black and green photo at the top of the front page of the Weatherly Rotary Club’s Halloween Hot Dog Night event.
Children who participated in the Responsible Readers program at the White Haven Area Community Library were recognized at the Hal loween party at the Library on the 25th. Callista Kuhl was top reader, completing 120 books. Over 40 children in costumes braved the stormy weather to attend.
February 3 was set by the Crestwood School Board for a referendum election about the District’s plan to take on $55.75 million in debt for a new three-story addition to the Crestwood Middle School, which when done would become the new high school.
The editorial in this issue, written by Ruth Isenberg, celebrated the
end of the election season and a return to some peace from robo-calls and all the commercials.
The Wyoming Valley Veg etarians will have a pot luck on Nov. 9 at the John Heinz Center in the Brader Room (in Wilkes-Barre). Amar Bhola, holistic practitioner, will lead Ayurvedic breath ing and chanting exercises.
In the list where The Journal-Herald can be bought are Main Street Coffeeworks, the Ramada Inn, Miller’s Store, B&B Auto Care, and locations in Freeland.
The Wrecker Class of 2010 is selling car magnets which say “Wrecker Pride” for $5.
The WAHS Interact Club is planning to hold a food drive to prepare Thanksgiv ing and Christmas baskets that can be used to prepare a holiday meal for those in need.
Ruth wrote a “Dining IN” column about preparing breakfast. Advertisers on the dining page included Carmine’s Pizza in White Haven, The Edelweiss in Pocono Lake, the Four Fellas at the White Haven/ Weatherly Crossroads, The Meating House in Drums, and the “Historical Stage Coach Inn,” which in addition to advertising Sunday brunch and its Land & Sea Buffet on Fridays, was promoting a magic show and lunch on November 15.
This weekend, the Northeastern PA Philharmonic performed in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Asa and Joline Faust cele brated their 64th anniversary on October 17. Gordon and Beverly Ackers celebrated their 50th anniversary on November 8.
This issue has no 50-Years Ago archives.
Figas Contracting’s Weatherly Youth Basketball Junior League team won their latest contest 15 to 6 over Douglas Excavating, led by 6-point performances by Chris MacNeal and Devon Dolinsky, and remained undefeated in the first half of the season.
The Crestwood Field Hockey team was defeated by Wyoming Seminary in the District 2 title game. The Crestwood football team ended their season with a rout of Holy Redeemer 42-14 at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium.
Sports Editor Steve Stallone’s Pigskin Picks was right 8 of 10 picks last week. He’s picking Hazleton Area in a close one, Penn State big, LSU by 2 over Alabama, the Eagles in a close one over the Giants, the Steelers and the Patriots (barely) to win this week.
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White Haven Borough Council proposes to vacate the following land as described below, at the regular borough council meet ing to be held Monday, Novem ber 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the White Haven Borough Building, 312 Main Street, White Haven PA 18661.
Dam 2 Road Right-of-Way
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land situate in the Borough of White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, identified as an existing 33-foot wide right-ofway, as shown on and described in accordance with the attached “Exhibit A – Dam 2 Road Rightof-Way” prepared by Barry Isett and Associates, Inc., dated Oc tober 13, 2022, as follows:
BEGINNING at a bent 3/4inch iron pipe found at the in tersection of the easterly rightof-way line of Old State Route 940 (50-foot right-of-way) and the southerly line of the lands of William E. Kramer, Jr. and Jan et M. Kramer, thence along said southerly line of the lands of William E. Kramer, Jr. and Janet M. Kramer the following two (2) courses and distances:
North 80 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds East, 207.91 feet to a bent 3/4-inch iron pin found; North 73 degrees 39 min utes 50 seconds East, 13.54 to the westerly right-of-way line of State Route 940 (S.R. 0940, variable width right-of-way); thence along said westerly right-of-way line of State Route 940, along a non-tangent circular curve to the right, having a radius of 1036.28 feet and a central angle of 02 degrees 03 minutes 43 seconds, the arc length of 37.29 feet (chord bear ing South 12 degrees 20 min utes 59 seconds West, 37.29 feet) to the northerly line of the lands of John F. & Regina Shrosky, husband and wife, and Suzanne M. Shrosky; thence along said lands of John F. &
Regina Shrosky, husband and wife, and Suzanne M. Shrosky, South 80 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds West, 232.93 feet to the aforesaid easterly rightof-way line of Old State Route 940; thence along said easterly right-of-way line of Old State Route 940, North 28 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East, 41.63 feet to the POINT OF BEGIN NING.
CONTAINING: 7,500 square feet.
SUBJECT TO any and all easements of record.
Trevor I. Poremba, Esquire
Donald G. Karpowich, Attorney-at-Law, P.C. 85 Drasher Road Drums, PA 18222 11/17
The Packer Township Board of Supervisors adopted the Proposed Budget for 2023. It can be viewed by appointment by contacting Secretary Steph anie Stolpe at 570-427-8969. The budget will be considered for adoption at the Supervisor’s regular meeting on December 6, 2022, 6 PM at the Packer Town ship Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA.
Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary, Packer Township.
Penn Lake Park Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing Tues., December 6, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at Penn Lake Borough Community Building, 1744 Lakeview Drive, Penn Lake, White Haven, PA 18661 to consider application by Thomas and Lynn Riddle for 28 Darby Dr., White Haven, PA 18661 (R-1 Zoning District). Applicant requests dimensional variance for front yard setback to accommodate porch and porch stairs on proposed remolded single-family residence. Application available to public by contacting Barry Jacob, Zoning Officer (570-899-7149).
McNealis Law Offices, Solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board. 11/17
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 Hav en 940 Plaza, LLC, for a variance to the minimum rear setback re quirements for the property locat ed at 601 Church Street, White Haven, Luzerne County, Penn sylvania, 18661. Documents re lating 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
The proposed 2023 Budget for East Side Borough, totaling $451,589.22, has been pre pared and is available for in spection in the windows of the Municipal Building, 170 Centre Street, East Side Borough.
Also scheduled for adoption is Resolution 2023-1 which relates to the following taxes and fees for 2023:
A tax on all property within East Side Borough in the sum of three (3) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.
An Earned Income Tax of 1% on salaries, wages, commis sions and other compensation earned during the Year 2023 by residents of East Side Borough and for work done or services performed or rendered in the Borough by non-residents.
A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 on each and every resident and in habitant of East Side Borough.
A Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1% on the selling price or value to be paid by the transferor on the transfer of real property situated in East Side Borough.
An Amusement Tax of 5% on admissions to amusements within East Side Borough.
An Occupational Privilege Tax of $10.00 on individuals for the privilege of engaging in an oc cupation within the limits of East Side Borough.
A garbage fee of $260.00 per year, payable in four (4) equal installments of $65.00. This is an increase of $5.00 per quarter over previous years.
The proposed budget and tax/ garbage fee resolution is sched uled for adoption at a public meeting to be held on Decem ber 1, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. in the White Haven Public Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa.
Carol Ann Lenahan, SecretaryNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed 2023 Budget for Lehigh Township, Carbon County has been prepared and is available for inspection in the windows of the municipal building located at 1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly PA 18255. The budget, which totals $449,742.15 will be considered for adoption at a public meeting to be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the same location. Please be further advised that the following tax and garbage fee resolutions will be considered for adoption at the same time:
A tax on all property within Lehigh Township in the sum of forty seven hundredths (0.47) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.
A tax of 1% on salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned during the Year 2023 by residents and non-residents of the Township of Lehigh for work performed or services rendered within Lehigh Township.
A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 on each and every resident and inhabitant of the Township of Lehigh.
A Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1% on the selling price or value to be paid by the transferor on the transfer of real property situated in the Township of Lehigh.
An Amusement Tax of 5% on admissions to amusements within the Township of Lehigh.
A Local Services Tax of $10.00 on individuals for the privilege of engaging in an occupation within the limits of the Township of Lehigh.
A Mechanical Device Tax of $50.00 upon the privilege of using for profit within the Township of Lehigh, juke boxes or mechanical amusement devices.
A garbage fee of $240.00 per year, payable in four (4) equal installments of $60.00.
Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary Lehigh Township
David P. Martuscelli, of North Street, Weatherly, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus. He is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate of 38 years, MJ (Mary Jane Lloyd) Martuscelli. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Ellen M. (Pallavar) Martuscelli of Hazleton, and the late James Michael Martuscelli.
A 1976 graduate of Hazleton High School, David worked in sales in the home improvement and commercial building industry. A faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church
of Hazleton, David enjoyed gardening, cooking, listening to music, watching movies, and was an avid reader of history. A sports fan, David followed the NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills. David was an animal lover who enjoyed the companionship of his dogs Quintus and Nico.
Numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and many cherished friends also survives David.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, November 12, from Christ Lutheran Church, 210 West Green Street, Hazleton, at 10 a.m.
Memorials in David’s name may be made in care of the church.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Sally A. Floyd, beloved wife, mother, sister, grand mother, great grand mother, 78 years of age, of Packer Township, Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at home while in the loving care of her husband of 59 years, John S. Floyd.
Born Wednesday, November 1, 1944 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Willard, and Pearl (Wilkinson) Guscott. Sally was also predeceased by sister. Jane Wersinger, and brother, Donald Guscott. Also surviving are sons, John S. Floyd, III and his wife Chris, Donald A. Floyd and his wife Dawn, Ronald Floyd, Thomas E. Floyd and his wife Alice; brother, Gerald W. Guscott; sister, Lois Paisley; grandchildren,
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April Gleim and her husband Donald, DJ Floyd and his wife Cassie, Kaitlyn Floyd, Tom Floyd Jr., and his fiancee Allison, Alex and John Elchisak; greatgrandchildren, Mason, Donny Gideon, Waylon. Nieces, and nephews also survive Sally.
Sally and John owned and operated Hazleton News Agency for 37 years until retiring. In retirement Sally and John enjoyed traveling the United States in their motorhome, and spending time on the Susquehanna River. Sally was a member of the Wheel Estaters, and Presidents Club. She was a charter member of the former East End Fire Co. #3 Ladies Aux. of Hazleton.
Sally collected bells from her adventures, while looking forward to pinochle games with the family. She enjoyed watching the hummingbirds from her back porch.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Interment will be in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Mountain Grove.
Memorials in her name to: Citizens Fire Co. 107 Packer Street Weatherly, PA 18255 or
East End Fire Co. # 3 525 East Broad Street Suite 3 Hazleton PA 18201
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com
Stephen M. Sisko, Jr., 53, of Mountain Top, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Born in WilkesBarre, he was the son of Stephen M. Sisko of Mountain Top and the late Sally A. Mehm Sisko. Stephen graduated from GAR High School, Class of 1987 and was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Stephen loved life and cherished his family and friends. He enjoyed many sports including wrestling, softball, and football. Steve was a dedicated fan to his favorite teams, the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. Those who knew him will remember his con tagious smile and big heart.
Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his father, is his loving sister, JoAnn Sisko, and nieces, Lisa and Lyndsey Blackwell. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
A blessing service was held November 6 from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made in Stephen’s name to a charity of choice.
Visit the funeral home website for additional information at www.
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The American Legion Aux iliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their monthly meeting Monday, November 14, starting at 6 p.m. at the post home. All members are urged to attend this import ant meeting.
Anyone saving coupons for the “Save Our Troops” pro gram are asked to put their coupons in the container on the bench by the front door of the Post and not in the mailbox.
They will instead hold an unbaked pizza sale Friday, December 2.
The deadline to order is Friday, November 25. A reg ular pizza is $11, plus $2 per extra topping. The toppings include extra cheese, 3 cheese, mushroom, sausage and pepperoni.
Contact Georgia Farrow to order your pizza at 570-4274527. Pick up will be from 4-6 p.m. at the post home.
and all are welcome to attend.
If anyone has any memorabilia they would like to share, please contact Geor gia Farrow at 570-427-4527
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spring play performance. Bills to be approved on the 9th total $491,784 from the general fund, and $42,622 from the cafeteria fund.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will not be holding a pizza sale for the month of November due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
On November 16, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 will be celebrating 100 years of service to the Weatherly community. On Sunday, November 20, ALA Unit 360 will be holding an open house at the post home from 2 until 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served
Tomorrow is a day to honor veterans of the U.S. military. Since the American Revolution, 19 million U.S. veterans have served our nation. Returning veterans continue to serve their com munities as first responders, teachers, health care work ers, church leaders, and in many other ways. Veterans are a diverse group repre sented by men and women of every economic, ethnic, and religious background bound by one joint commit ment – to defend America with their life if called to war.
Military service is not for the faint of heart, yet millions still serve. Before the fighting begins, those
serving must maintain combat readiness; in train ing accidents, active-duty members die in accidents, and thousands are injured or disabled. Before the fighting starts, those who serve must cope with family separations, transitional challenges, and the stress of military life that all factor into a suicide rate among veterans that is more than 50 percent higher than that of nonveteran adults. Despite all this, this nation was worth enduring long separations from their families, missing the births of their children, freezing in sub-zero temperatures, sweating in the desert, sacrificing their health, and,
Improvements remains with original bidder C.E. Ankiewicz at $266,659.08 based on obtaining funding. Because the Mechanical/ HVAC bid was lower by nearly $30,000, council member Mike D’Agostino questioned it and voted against accepting that bid. All the other awards were unanimous, as was the decision to readvertise the general contracting.
Council also voted to advertise an ordinance vacating the upper end of
Dam Two Road, between Church Street and Old 940. The two adjoining property owners will receive personal notice. The ordinance will be voted on at the November 28 council meeting.
Council is still working on the budget, so a work session will be held that evening at 6 p.m.
Police coverage for Penn Lake Park Borough ended at midnight on October 24. White Haven gave Penn Lake the required 10 days notice after Penn Lake voted not to accept the con tract, which White Haven revised to Penn Lake’s requirements.
On the agenda is a two-year extension of the District’s agreement with the Slusser Law Firm to provide a solicitor for the School Board and District, and a one year extension of the hot water boiler maintenance agreement with Energy Technologies.
The first reading of updates to rules for Threat Assessment; Emergency Preparedness and Response; Emergency Preparedness, Required Drills and Assess ments; School Security Per sonnel and School Security Personnel Training; and for Food Services is slated to be approved at the meeting on the 9th.
A discussion of drainage work by the Middle School parking lot is also likely. The next regular meetings of the WASB are Wednes days, December 7 and 14.
sometimes, far too often, losing their lives.
For too many, it’s not over when they return home. Veterans today continue to pay a high price for their military service, whether it’s exposure to burn pits or other toxins like Agent Orange. It is well-known and proven when America has a strong military, the world is safer. All veterans have a record of remarkable accomplishments through out our nation’s history and the world.
To know and appreciate the importance of our vet erans, look to Europe. The American veteran is still cel ebrated in France, Belgium, Holland. U.S. Veterans Day
remains a day of celebration. These nations lived and saw firsthand absolute tyranny. These nations will never forget the American Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen who crossed the ocean and saved them.
Just as necessary are the loved ones of the veterans, who endured the waiting, loneliness, and sadness of their loved ones far away, and the children who never met their missing parent. As the Veterans day sun rises, so does another day to remember, reflect and cele brate those here and those who departed.
In 1783 America won freedom from Europe and its tyranny. The commanding
General of the U.S. Armed Sources sheathed his sword and addressed the audience, saying: “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified. shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” (George Washington)
Many years later, the wisdom holds. The next generation of our military depends on how the nation’s citizens treated previous generations. Those willing to fight for our country keep us forever free.
Happy Veterans Day
Our weekend started with hockey, with a rivalry match versus the Hershey Bears. Our Penguins had been winning and we expected another good game from our locals. And we got it. The problem was that we got a better game from the Bears.
Ruth and I did something different, something new offered by the local Penguins organization. We had a dinner prepared by the team’s chef, a buffet, of the same meal that the team had been served earlier that afternoon. They eat well. This was far healthier than the food offered around the arena chef-carved prime rib, chicken breast in garlic
sauce, fresh roasted carrots with a bit of the stem still on them, asparagus, salad with multiple fixings, and the chef’s signature recipe macaroni and cheese (terrific).
We dined in a club room in the basement not far from the team locker rooms. There was live music, and a bar available. Diners also have access to this room at the first intermission. This is open to all ticketed fans but must be reserved a full day ahead of the next games. Contact the Penguins’ office at 570 208-PENS to add dining.
Hockey games this week are Friday vs. Hartford at 7,
by Seth Isenbergand Saturday vs. Springfield at 6. There are home games the next two Fridays after this the 18th and 25th and we have pairs of tickets to offer fans. Contact us at the newspaper first calls in get the tickets.
We did a kind of first day of Easter Standard Time drive into the early sunset around the beautiful farms in southern Carbon County on Sunday. That area is just gorgeous up on the top of a ridge south of Lehighton.
to eat the berries off the yew bushes, and blue jays who are eating other berries in our yard. We also sighted hawks, foxes, and young spike bucks standing in the roads ahead of us. I drove nearly up on one of them and he just stood there until his little bitty brain clicked into gear. Good hunting to our local deer hunters.
to mind recent years when temperatures were cold and snow fell. With the heating costs this year, we’ll take warm and wet.
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At the start of this drive, we descended into a misty valley from the top of the Broad Mountain on Route 93, then turned towards Jim Thorpe on Route 209. We saw more clouds but then realized the clouds off in the distance were moving. It turned out that we crossed paths with the steam train excursion. It passed us, trailing an impressive plume of white smoke. It was really “cool” we didn’t see the train, just the plume and I could hear the sound of it chugging along.
Jim Thorpe was busy on a post-foliage weekend. The warm weather helped.
I was able to get some more leaf raking in (Docs want me to exercise, this worked). I now have good sized piles around the property within reach of the road for the vacuuming crew. I’m still waiting on the two young maples to cast the rest of their leaves off so I can finish up. Each year I remember as a kid making piles tall enough to dive into. I could do that now, but I’d hurt myself.
Sightings this week includes a nuthatch who came for a visit in our yard
On one of our walks with the dogs on the newly reopened State Park walking trail north from White Haven’s Main Street, I sighted a large gray squirrel high up in the trees, leaping from one branch to the other as it passed over the trail. It might be the squirrel I followed to our Bartlett pear tree, who was looking to grab of few of the little pears from it. (Better the squirrel than the birds. The birds leave some of their eatings behind.)
The warm weather stretched to Election Day. Monday was t-shirt weather. Tuesday the trip to the polls could be done without a jacket. Frost was in the forecast for most nights from Tuesday on until tropical storm Nicole blows through this coming weekend. We are going to get wet, though it brings
Friday is Veterans’ Day. We plan to attend some of the veterans events around White Haven and Weatherly. Fly your flags to honor those who served out country in our armed forces. Their service has kept us safe here at home. Having election day and Veterans Day in the same week seems so very appropriate.
This Saturday, Nov. 13, the Greater Hazleton unit of the American Cancer Society will hold its annual fundraising telethon from noon to 11 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. There are tricky trays, raffles, a bake sale and entertainment. Come out if you can.
Looking ahead, we are already planning for our Thanksgiving trips, with the car mechanically set for whatever weather might come our way. Again, here is to good weather through this month.
And to wrap up, good health to you all this Veterans weekend.
The Weatherly Area School District will host a program in honor of our vet erans on Friday, November 11, at 9:15 a.m. All area Vet erans and public are invited to attend. The program will be held in the Middle School Gym and the entrance to the school will be through
the Middle School lobby. There will be a social gath ering for veterans in the MS cafeteria at 8:45.
If you are a veteran and planning on attending we would like to know. Please call the Elementary office at 570-427-8687.
507HD in Hazleton and Mahanoy City, Breezeline Berwick, Pocono, & Schuylkill (channel 7), Service Electric Cable TV & Communications Wilkes-Barre (channels 7 and 512HD), and 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).
“The Greater Hazleton Unit is
excited with our plans and grateful to all who are willing to help us with this venture, especially WYLN TV 35 and the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts.” explains Jane Dougherty. Visit www.acsmove.org/hazleton telethon where you can now donate directly to the American Cancer Society, in addition to mailing or phoning in your donation.
The American Cancer Soci ety-Greater Hazleton’s 44th telethon is scheduled for Sunday, November 13, noon-11 p.m. The telecast, includ ing entertainment, will be broadcast at a new location, Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 West Broad Street, Hazleton. An audience
will be welcome at the PTPA for the entertainment portion of the day. The traditional tricky trays and bake sale goods will be making a come back this year as well.
The telethon will be broadcast live on WYLN TV on Service Electric Cablevision channel 7 and channel
The Weatherly Area Community Chest’s annual Halloween Parade was held Oct. 29. Approximately 83 people participated in the event.
Categories and winners were:
Pre-School: 1st place –Aynzlee Kunkle, witch; 2nd, Liliana Downey, Lilo; 3rd, Isabella Peters, fairy; 4th, Theresa Howey, gremlin; and 5th, Cameron Hall, ostrich rider.
Groups: 1st place, Kenny, Crystal, Maverick and Moxie Minnick, Looney Toons; 2nd, Jen nifey Dennis, Flintstones; 3rd, Jeremy. Rachel, Kaden and Cassidy Witner, Star Wars; 4th, Nicholas Rivera, hot dog and fries; and 5th, Levi, Logan and Lincoln Aneskevich, Eli Brown and Jameson DeLauretis, Jurassic Park dinosaurs.
Large Floats: 1st place, Ashley Hoffman, pirate ship; 2nd, Jessica Mengle, on the farm; 3rd, Brian O’Donnell, Mario Brothers; 4th, Weatherly Area Community Library, ocean of possibilities, and 5th Sarah Stallone, Toy Story.
Small Floats: 1st place, Grace Witner, deadly doll; and 2nd, Emerson Eroh, Cinderella.
Ugliest / Scariest: 1st place, Robert Kelly, ghost face; 2nd, Ryan Sewell, green skeleton; 3rd, Ken Hall, Freddy Krueger; 4th, Jackson Schafer, Hugs the clown; and 5th, Blake Mehlig, cymbal monkey.
Prettiest / Cutest: 1st place, Charley Pierce, Cinderella; 2nd, Julia Walters; 3rd, Ryley Sewell, butterfly; 4th, Vera Weston, ladybug; and 5th, Madison Sipler, candy princess.
Funniest: 1st place, Benjamin Walters, train engineer; 2nd, Fred and William Grant, Thor and Korg; and 3rd, John Thomas, Cuphead.
Most Original: 1st place, Alexandra Yanac, Minnie Mouse; 2nd, Bryce Kunkel, Bill Belichick football coach; 3rd, Louis Yanac, firefighter; 4th, Cloe Kelly, marshmallow DJ; and 5th, Colton DeLauretis, skull trooper.
The parade’s Best of Show was awarded to Austin, Nicole and Jocelyn Gregory, along with their dog, who were characters in the Wizard of Oz.
Besides the monetary awards given to the big winners, all participants were given a dollar, a bag of assorted candy and a drink after the parade at Eurana Park.
Judges this year were Pastor Sharon Frye, Sarah Hamm, Kelly Holman, Deb Kohler, Beverly Moser, Lori O’Donnell, and Melanie Zacharias 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 #1as well as the L&L Fire Departments, Tim Williams, Msgr. William Baker, Jerome Grega, and WAHS teacher Shane Moran with his students of the Interact Club.
We couldn’t have done it without you all!
Kelly Michaels, daughter of Tracy and Dan Michaels, of East Side, has been named Senior of the Month for October at Weatherly Area High School.
Kelly serves as president of the Kindness Club and Student Government Association; captain of the Volleyball, Softball, and Cheer teams; vice president of the Interact Club and the Weatherly chapter of the National Honor Society, and is a member of the Science Olympiad and Envirothon teams.
In the community, Kelly volunteers her time at the Weatherly Hillclimb, and with various NHS and Interact activities. Kelly is employed at Ashley HomeStore, and Annie’s
Farmhouse. Sponsor for the month of October is Broad Mountain Stone, in Weatherly.
On Saturday, November 5, you may have noticed a door hanger on your home about the upcoming Scouting For Food drive. The Scouts of Troop 25 and Pack 25 spent part of the day placing these hangers on many of the homes in the White Haven area. It announces the annual Thanksgiving time food
drive for the White Haven Food Pantry. Every year for over the past 25 years the Scouts have helped in this essential project for those in need of food in our area for the holidays. The Scouts will return this Saturday, November 12, to pick up any food items you would like to donate. Leave the
bag(s) by your front door or in a noticeable place for the Scouts to retrieve and deliver to the food bank. Please do not place any perishable items or glass containers or out-of-date items in the bag.
If you did not have a door hanger placed on your door or have lost it, you can still help in the
food drive. Contact Herb at 570 582-8203 or Janet at 570 582-5221 to alert us of your location so we can add it to the pickup rounds for Saturday. The Scouts will be picking up the same areas they placed the hangers starting at 8 a.m. and will make a second drive by to check for mixed bags before noon. The
Scouts and friends will then deliver the food items to the Food Pantry at noon on Saturday.
For further information about the Scouting for Food Drive or Scouts in general please contact Herb or Janet at the above numbers. Thank you in advance for your generous help.
Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will meet on Tuesday, November 15, at 7 p.m. at the White Haven Area Community Library and Community Center located at 121 Towanda Street, White Haven. Guest speaker will be renowned Pennsylvania fly fisherman Dave Rothrock.
Dave Rothrock has been pursuing trout and other species with a fly rod since the mid-1960s and he’s been
tying flies for a bit longer than he’s been fishing them. He has fished throughout the East, into the Midwest, and Europe where he fished great waters in Austria and Slovenia.
Dave’s articles have appeared in Fly Fisher man, American Angler and Pennsylvania Angler magazines as well as other publications. His fly patterns have graced the pages of various publications, books
and calendars. He has presented programs on fly-fishing related topics to groups throughout the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Dave is also a co-author of the book “Keystone Fly Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Penn sylvania’s Best Water.”
In 2004 Dave and George Daniel teamed together to compete in the northeast regional qualifier for Barrett Productions’ Fly Fishing
Since 2018, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton has accepted Geisinger Gold and Family Plan plan. As of Nov. 1, 2022, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has entered into an agreement with Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) that will make it easier and more cost-effective for all members of Geisinger insurance plans to get the care they need at any LVHN location. Through this agreement, LVHN becomes an in-network provider with Geisinger Health Plan, which gives people in all the regions
LVHN serves additional access to high-quality health care.
GHP members will have in-network access to inpatient and outpatient services at LVHN, including Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton.
“At LVHN, we are committed to giving all people additional access to the quality health care they need, and this agreement with GHP makes care accessible and more affordable for people across our region,” said Thomas
Marchozzi, LVHN Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Patients who once couldn’t receive care at LVHN facilities will now be able to. The agreement gives patients and families access to the world-class care provided at LVHN’s five clinical institutes and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.”
Geisinger Health Plan is offered by Geisinger Indemnity Insurance Company. The provider network may change at any time.
Masters competition. As a team they placed first out of 36 teams in the two-day casting competition.
Dave is a former Orvis Endorsed Guide as well as a former FFI Certified Casting Instructor . He has worked as an instructor in the L.L. Bean fly fishing schools and has taught fly fishing, casting and fly-tying classes for var ious fly shops and groups. Dave currently guides and teaches fly fishing and casting through his business, Salmo-Trutta Enterprises as well as being on the staff of Sky Blue Outfitters. He utilizes many of the best
trout streams in central and north central PA as his classroom environment.
Dave serves as an Ambas sador Pro with Douglas Outdoors and also serves on the Pro Staff of HMH Vises and Flystones.
The program is free to the public and no registration is necessary. Contact Janet at 570-510-1189 or Mike at 570-454-4862 if questions or possible cancellation, (Library 570-443-8776) due to inclement weather. Light refreshments will be served.
Note: this is the last reg ular meeting until the new year.
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The Carbon County Environmental Education Center, located at 151 East White Bear Drive, Summit Hill, is a part of Mauch Chunk Lake Park. At this time visitors are asked to view the injured birds along the boardwalk prior to enter
ing the building. Injured birds residing at the center include a bald eagle, Golden Eagle peregrine falcon and red tail hawk, all of which have lived at the center for almost 20 years, with an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years. Locals often bring fish to feed the birds.
The Center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rehabilitate wild mammals and birds.
Susan Gallagher, Chief Naturalist since 1989, explained that “the primary purpose of the Environ mental Center is to educate students and families to
understand their place in the environment.” Gallagher noted that she “loves to
be outside with kids who have never experienced the outdoors as they are so enthusiastic when they do something like catching a crayfish.”
There are 60 acres of trails that lead to part of Mauch Chunk Lake Park as well as trails with bird blinds.
Inside the building there is taxidermy, much of it donated, including bears, birds and a fisher cat. Saber tooth cat, caribou and pronghorn skulls, among many others, are displayed. Fossils are available to explore. Shadow boxes hold various insects which visi tors can learn to identify.
Since Covid visitors have almost tripled ,with many coming back numerous times. The center has edu cational programs for school children ages kindergarten through sixth grade. There
is also a Creepy Crawlers program for preschoolers and parents one time a month with activities, crafts and controlled hiking. The program is held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 and is free to members with a $5 donation requested for non members. To register, call 570-645-8597.
The center accepts mammals, raptors and other birds, and endangered or threatened species which are injured and provides advice on dealing with nuisance wild animals.
The indoor center, with 40 years worth of collections, is open weekdays from 8 to 4:30 and 10 to 2 on week ends. Visitors can explore the outdoors during daylight hours.
November’s Story Time for children will be held on Friday, November 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please call the library, 570-427-5085, to register your children for Story Time. We want to be sure there are enough
materials for each child attending!
The Library Activities Committee will meet at the library on Thursday, Novem ber 10, at 6 p.m.
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Crestwood sophomore Ella Novelli secured her first state medal after finishing 25th in the Class AA race at the PIAA Cross Country Championships Saturday in Hershey. She was able to celebrate that medal with her teammates around her, as both the Crestwood girls and boys had full teams competing at the state championships.
The Crestwood girls finished ninth in the Class AA team standings.
“We have an amazing team and everyone works together and pushes each other,” said Novelli, who was 55th in the Class AAA race as a freshman last fall. She banked on that experience back at the Parkview Cross Country Course.
“Last year I placed 55th in AAA and I think that it was good getting to know the course and the hills and also knowing how important it was to get out fast enough to establish a good position,”
she said.
Running in the mid-30s after the first mile Saturday, Novelli began picking off runners ahead of her, ultimately finishing 25th to just get her medal. The top-25 runners in each classification get medals. In fact, Novelli said that she had to fight her way into the top 25, trailing as far back as 36 after the first mile.
Novelli competed alongside teammates Kaelyn Barker, Maddie Danko, Scarlett Evans, Maggie Riccio and the Kozich sisters Ellie, Katie and Maggie.
Erie Cathedral Prep and Danville finished 1-2 in the Class AA girls’ team standings, and Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo was the race winner in 18:11.
In the Class AA boys’ race, Crestwood freshman Mason Staude was the Comets’ top finisher, placing 60th. Connor Buckley, Nate Higgins, Ryan Kozich, Jacob Letteri, James Modrovsky,
Weston Medvetz and Kevin Luther also represented the Crestwood boys, who placed 13th in the team standings. Grove City was the boys’ team champion in Class AA, and Danville’s Rory Lieberman the race winner in 15:53.
A pair of Weatherly Area runners were also competing at the PIAA Cross Country Championships. Running in the Class A race, Michael Berger continued his late surge by placing 118th in a time of 19:27. Wrecker teammate Jacob Parker was
161st in a time of 20:04.
Marian’s Albin Petschauer came in 84th in 19:03
Thomas Smigo of Palisades won the Class A boys’ race in 16:33, and Central Cambria was the team champion.
First-time hunters can have an enjoyable and successful experience right from the start. You can start hunting and successfully take your first deer by following three deer hunting tips for beginners. With the Wind in Your Favor, Go Hunt. A common mistake amateur hunters make is to hunt on very windy days. Why? It’s because we are human and have a unique smell; deer will smell you even if you don’t feel you stink. I’m not talking about whether or not you showered before hunting.
And let’s be clear before going further: the problem won’t be solved by wearing more layers of clothing. The only way to solve the problem is to ensure you have the wind at your back.
An experienced hunter will tell you that having the wind at your back isn’t as easy as it sounds. It takes knowledge and practice to get the hang of it.
There is a shortcut to the objective, if your hunting trip is short and you need an optimal solution,
consider using products that eliminate your smell.
Put On the Proper Clothes: When hunting outdoors, you must wear an outfit that lets you stay warm without impeding your movement. Nothing is worse than focusing on your prey and falling because of your clothes. That situation isn’t just frustrating: it can be dangerous, too.
Wool is always the recommended material to keep warm during hunting trips. A waterproof jacket is necessary, too, as are gloves and hunting shoes.
Investigate your Hunting Grounds: Those who have never hunted often think that hunting is simply a matter of going to an area where there are deer to hunt. Well, it’s more complicated than that.
Consider these issues. Is the site on private land? Do dangerous animals reside there? How long would it take, and how difficult would it be for a rescue crew to find you in case of an emergency? You get the picture.
That’s why it’s essential to do research on possible hunting areas before you set out to hunt. The
research includes doing site reconnaissance. That way, you’ll know exactly where you should be hunting based on an analysis of tracks, trails, scrapes, bedding, sightings of deer, and other hints left by deer.
Never go to a hunting area and think you will find deer randomly or automatically. That’s a surefire way to leave a hunting trip empty-handed.
Although hunting can be difficult at first, use these tips to make your hunt enjoyable and memorable.
Nathan Gillespie writes on the outdoors at The Sports Column.
Anchored by stellar defense and sparked by first-half goals from Kylah Kelly and Alex Geiger, Crestwood defeated Selinsgrove 2-0 last week to capture a second consecutive District 2 Class 2A field hockey championship. With the win, the Lady Comets move on to the state tournament starting this week. They were scheduled to host West Chester East Tuesday evening in the opening round of the Class 2A tournament. Details will appear in next week’s edition.
Pushing into Selinsgrove territory early, Kelly got Crestwood on the board in the first quarter, drilling the ball into the center of the cage after finding a free shot during a corner opportunity within the first five minutes.
With 12:25 left in the second quarter, Geiger took a pass from Ava McConnell to push behind the Selinsgrove goalie and make it 2-0 heading to intermission.
Although the Comets maintained their momentum in the second half, the Seals became much more aggressive.
Drawing three corner opportunities in the third quarter, including backto-back extended corners at the end of the frame, Selinsgrove held Crestwood down at its own end. In the fourth quarter, the Comets spent the majority of the time on the defensive but managed to hold off the Seals for the win.
Goalkeeper Isabella Caporuscio came up with two key saves that helped
preserve the shutout and move the Lady Comets on to the PIAA Tournament once again.
Girls’ Soccer Semifinals
Abington Heights 3, Crestwood 0 - Maggie Ratchford scored a pair of goals to lead top-seeded Abington Heights past four-seed Crestwood (14-6) in a District 2 Class 3A girls’ soccer semifinal last Thursday.
Maddie Hoinowski gave Abington Heights (18-1-1) a lead when her shot from far out curled in over the keeper and hit the inside of the far post. Late in the first half, Alyssa Steenback played a long ball on a break that Ratchford slotted around the keeper. Ratchford then converted a penalty kick midway
through the second half. Crestwood (14-6), the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 champion, outshot Abington Heights 12-9. Abington Heights had a 3-1 edge in corner kicks.
Winning goalkeeper Cassie MacPherson made four saves, giving Abington Heights a team-record 14th shutout in 20 games this season. Mia Pollack stopped two shots for Crestwood.
Crestwood 4, Berwick 0 - Crestwood advanced to the semis with a shutout over Berwick in the quarterfinal round last Tuesday. Four different Lady Comets scored, and Pollack backed the defense for the win.
Crestwood got on the board in the 22nd minute,
when Emma Sheloski took Kiley Kondraski’s pass on the right sideline, dribbled a few yards and blasted a ball to the far post for the opening goal. Two perfectlyplaced Hayley Selfe passes off corner kicks set up Crestwood’s next two goals.
On the first one, Selfe lofted a pass to Emma Suhoski on the left side of the net. The senior attacker headed the ball to the ground and bounced it past Berwick keeper Abby Hess for a 2-0 lead. Twelve minutes later, Selfe connected with Ella Brady, who ripped a shot past Hess to give the Lady Comets a 3-0 lead with 18:46 to play.
Crestwood’s final goal came with five minutes left on Dougherty’s free kick from 23 yards out.
The wins and the milestones continue to pile up for the Crestwood football machine that has rolled through Northeast Pennsylvania this fall. Last Friday night at Crestwood High School, the red-hot Comets showed no sign of burning out. Instead, they continued their explosive play in the opening round of the District 2 Class 4A playoffs.
Their latest victim: Nanticoke Area.
Freshman quarterback Jaden Shedock ran for a career-high 230 yards on just five carries - scoring three touchdowns and eclipsing the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season as the top-seeded Comets dismantled the Trojans 61-7.
In addition, senior running back Noah
Schultz broke the school’s single-season touchdown record with another big performance, as Crestwood moved on to this Friday’s semifinal round against rival Berwick.
It took just 73 seconds for Crestwood (10-1) to begin its scoring assault on the eighth-seeded Trojans (5-6).
On the game’s first play from scrimmage, Schultz intercepted a Nanticoke pass one of three Comet interceptions on the night to get the ball rolling.
But it was the passing game that lit the fuse for the Crestwood offense. Shedlock threw to Josh Hilpp for a 43-yard gain, and then connected with tight end Zach Sheloski for a 17-yard catch-and-run around the end for the game’s first score at 10:47 of the opening quarter.
After the first of two Nick
Miscavage interceptions, Robert Knight scored on a 28-yard reverse for the Comets. And a Nanticoke punt set up the first of Schultz’ three touchdown runs, a 33-yarder that extended Crestwood’s lead to 21-0 after one quarter. And things were just heating up.
Shedlock took his first carry of the second quarter for a 65-yard touchdown, and after Miscavage’s second interception of the half, the freshman QB broke off an 85-yard TD gallop as the lead swelled to 34-0.
But the Comets weren’t through yet.
Schultz (10 carries, 124 yards) finished the next two drives with rushing touchdowns of 6 and 3 yards to push the lead to 47-0 by halftime, sending the game into the Mercy Rule and a running clock.
Schultz’ milestone came
just 1:05 before the half on his 3-yard scoring run. It was his 27th touchdown of the season, breaking the record of 26 set by current Crestwood Athletic Director Dean Ambosie back in 1985.
“I’m proud of those guys,” Comets head coach Ryan Arcangeli said afterward. “I told them in the huddle that milestones come and records come and we’ve celebrated like that before when we had really good teams. The team around them help them to be special players.
“For Noah to get 27 (touchdowns) and eclipse the record that’s been around since ’85 is really special for him.”
Miscavage returned the second-half kickoff 78 yards for another score, extending Crestwood’s lead to 54-0.
On their first offensive series of the second half, the Comets called Shedlock’s number 14 one more time to
push him over 1,000 yards. A 24-yard keeper midway through the third quarter gave him the milestone and signaled the end of the night for the Crestwood starters.
Allen Angon’s 40-yard touchdown run moments later, and Logan Rolles’ seventh extra point, concluded the Crestwood scoring.
Nanticoke averted a shutout in the game’s final minute on Ashton Brozusky’s 16-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds to play. Zack Fox was a bright spot for the Trojans with 149 yards rushing.
With a ninth consecutive victory, Crestwood moves on to face neighboring rival Berwick (6-5) this Friday in the semifinal round back at Crestwood High School Stadium. The Comets beat the Bulldogs 56-21 at Crispin Field in Week 9.