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Elections Veterans honored in White Haven and Weatherly lead to changes by Ruth Isenberg While there were only a few local contests in the November 7 general election, the results did provide some interesting changes to local governments. Results remain informal until certified by the Luzerne and Carbon County Election Boards, so information reported here is based on election night returns, and are not final. The White Haven area will again have a representative on the Crestwood School Board. Denise ChaytorZugarek received the fourth highest total in a race for five seats. Also elected were, in order of votes, John Peter Webby II, Anna Bibla, Lauren McCurdy, and Craig Chiampi. Receiving enough votes to fill the five open four-year terms on the Weatherly Area School Board were, in order, William Knepper, April Walters, Ty Harris and Gerard Grega (tied), and Bonita Lee Barbush. Thomas J. Connors Jr. secured the two-year term. See ELECTION, page 5

The new veterans monument was unveiled on Saturday at a special dedication ceremony in White Haven. Above, White Haven Mayor Fred Meier, left, and Peter Swerdon, one of the organizers of the White Haven Area Honor Roll Society that spearheaded efforts to obtain a new monument, stand beside the engraved black marble display. The monument was made by Monument Warehouse of Elberton, Georgia. Total cost, including an eagle to be affixed to the top, is about $17,000. The White Haven Honor Roll Society donated the funds it had collected for a new honor roll, which were supplemented with proceeds from the dissolution of the American Legion Post and private donations and fundraisers. Saturday’s ceremony featured Audrey Wood-Karnatsky singing the national anthem and God Bless America, remarks by VFW Post 6615 Commander Missy Dimmitt, Marine Corps League Commander Michael Mendofik, and PA Senator David Argall. For more photos, turn to page 16.

Members of American Legion Post 360 and Auxiliary Unit 360 united to honor veterans with ceremonies at the War Memorial on Saturday. Ceremonies included a welcome by Post Commander Harry Shelhamer II, and a prayer by Unit Chaplain Theresa D’Andrea. The Memorial Wreath was placed by Miss Poppy Noelle Rambaran, Poppy Princess Aurelia Rambaran and Unit President Georgia Farrow, shown above. The Gun Salute and Taps were performed by the Post Honor Guard. Turn to page 11 for more pictures.

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Editorial

Peace and paying its price by Seth & Ruth Isenberg We just enjoyed a peaceful local election last week, ushering in new people to serve in some elections, and confirming incumbents in many others. With Veteran’s Day quick on the heels of Election Day, we are reminded that this incredible right to vote, and the reality that those votes matter, was won through the sacrifices made in battle by veterans — and by their families. The turnout at the White Haven Veterans Day ceremony at the new monument was heartening — well done everyone. Let us be grateful for the peace we enjoy, and the good works of those who make local elections work well. While we enjoy our peace, others suffer war and insurgencies. At this time, there are between three and six “hot” wars active — depending on how you define war. There are also over a dozen insurgencies of various intensities — often armed ethnic conflicts but also some religious conflicts in Africa. Our peace is being eroded by images and messages from these conflicts. Beware of some of these messages — an example, after days and days of denying there were Hamas bunkers under Gaza hospitals, Israelis found Hamas gear, weapons and communications devices under one Gaza hospital (so far). Hamas is now offering about a third of their hostages for some relief on getting their butts kicked…Peace in Gaza will come at a price. Hope for peace in all of the warring places, and work toward maintaining peace here at home, as we approach what is sure to be a contentious presidential election.

Archives From The Journal-Herald November 18, 1993 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder This past Saturday, the Weatherly Area High School Band performed at the U.S. Military Academy’s Band Day at West Point, during the Army–Lafayette football game. The band and parents bussed up and overnighted on Friday. Ruth and I drove up and found them on Saturday as they toured campus — having just seen the morning’s Parade of Cadets. Inside the issue were a dozen pictures from the trip.

A Town Meeting held on Thursday regarding the expansion of the White Haven Sewage Treatment Plant brought out over 50 residents. It was explained that the existing plant is obsolete and needed to be expanded to preserve the water quality in the Lehigh River. The new plant was designed to include White Haven, Dennison and East Side. Fairview Elementary students of Mrs. Martin’s class were shown in a photo taken while they worked on social studies projects. Nancy Pilecki presided over her last Weatherly Area School Board meeting, having lost re-election. She had served for ten years. The White Haven Municipal Authority has come to an agreement to lease 4.2 acres of their property for a Cellular One tower, for $3,000 a year, adjusted for inflation over 10 years.

Weatherly’s Jason Donadi rushed for 167 yards on eight carries — four for touchdowns — in the Marian Colts’ 32-0 win over Tamaqua. Jon Garber pulled in two interceptions to help the cause. The Colts will host undefeated (110) Schuylkill Haven in D-11 Class A playoff game. The Crestwood football team finished their season with a second win, a 34-6 route of Bishop Hoban. Mike Graham ran for 172 yards, with two TDs. Hazle Beer and Steve’s Mobil bowling teams top the White Haven Merchants Bowling League (of 8 teams). Steve Stallone had a fair week picking football game winners, 7-3 (now 71-35-3). He picks Marian for a win 20-7. In his column, he points out that despite the Penn State football team’s losses to Michigan and Ohio State, that the university fields top programs in seven major fall Division 1 sports. Phil Engman rambled on about Notre Dame’s defeat of #1 ranked Florida State 31-24. Crestwood’s field hockey team lost 4-2 in the state quarterfinals. The dining review this week listed area restaurants’ Thanksgiving hours. Caster’s Floral & Gifts advertised an FTD Autumn Harvest bouquet, or Thanksgiving centerpieces starting at $15.

The Mountain Laurel Resort advertises a Dickens Christmas — five shows over two weekends from Dec. 9 to 18. From The Journal November 18, 1943 Publisher W. C. Taylor White Haven’s first World War II casualty reported Seaman William Mulligan, son of Joseph Mulligan formerly of Middleburg but now of Jersey City, was one of the 27 men lost or drowned from the US destroyer Borie, during its running battle with enemy subs in the Atlantic last week. The sale of the Mountaintop Auto Bus line to Early MacCullom may result in the new owner expanding his service between Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. The new owner will file a request to have White Haven and intermediate towns included in his new operating certificate. On Monday evening, members and friends of the Dorcas Class of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of White Haven assembled to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the class. A sumptuous chicken supper was served by ladies from the Young Women’s Club, assisted by several daughters of the class as waitresses. The tables were beautifully decorated, depicting an “Aunt Jemima” party. A “New Deal” Thanksgiving featured a shrimp cocktail, celery and oyster soup, roast fresh ham with dressing, orange and romaine salad, and ‘mock’ cherry pie (using) cranberries and crushed pineapple.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

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

The Lausanne Township Supervisors accepted the 2024 Budget during a special meeting on November 6, 2023. The budget is available for review at 115 N. Stagecoach Road, Weatherly, PA

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Nina J. Falvello, of Silver Spring, Maryland, in the Estate Marie Falvello a/k/a Marie C. Falvello, late of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, who died on September 19, 2023. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249

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Penn Lake Park Borough had a 1st reading of the 2024 budget at the 11/9/2023 borough meeting. The 2024 budget will be voted on at the 12/21/2023 meeting. A copy of the budget is available for review by emailing the borough secretary at plpborosecretary@yahoo. com or by visiting the Penn Lake website at http://pennlake borough.com/news/. Penn Lake Park Borough Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Borough is proposing changes to the ordinance governing short term rentals in the borough. The ordinance and related short term rental application will be voted on at the 12/21/2023 meeting. A copy of the ordinance is available for review at http://pennlakeborough.com/ government/ordinances, or by emailing the borough secretary at plpborosecretary@yahoo. com. Penn Lake Park Borough Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The proposed 2024 Budget for East Side Borough, totaling $526,627.69, has been prepared and is available for inspection in the windows of the Municipal Building, 170 Centre Street, East Side Borough. Also scheduled for adoption is Resolution 2024-1 which relates to the following taxes and fees for 2024: 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, commissions and other compensation

earned during the Year 2024 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 inhabitant 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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed 2024 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 $401,889.27 will be considered for adoption at a public meeting to be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 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 2024 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

privilege of engaging in an occupation within the limits of East Side Borough. A garbage fee of $260.00 per year, payable in four (4) equal installments of $65.00. The proposed budget and tax/ garbage fee resolution is scheduled for adoption at a public meeting to be held on December 7, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. in the White Haven Public Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary 11/23

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 11/23

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Obituaries

Mountainview Church is Shoebox dropoff

PAMELA F. WILLIAMS Pamela F. Williams, 69 A graduate of Weatherly years of age, of Hazleton, High School, Pamela had passed worked in housekeeping away at Split Rock Lodge. She peacefully enjoyed watching the on Hallmark channel, NASCAR Tuesday, while following her favorite November driver Mark Martin, and 7, 2023, collecting Unicorn pictures, as a guest of St. Luke’s and figurines. Pavilion, Hazleton. Arrangements have been Born Sunday, November entrusted to the Philip J. 8, 1953 in Hazleton, she Jeffries Funeral Home was the daughter of the late & Cremation Services of Harry, and Edith (Thrash) Weatherly. Gerhart. Pamela was also Graveside services will predeceased by husband, be held at 1 p.m., in Union Gary Williams, and brother, Cemetery, East Main Street, Burt Gerhart. Weatherly. Surviving are sons, Robert Online condolences L. Kistler of Dubois, Harry may be made to J. Kistler of Rock Glen; the family at www. daughter, Pamela J Kistlergriffithsfuneralhomes.com. Shofran, wife of William of Hazleton; sister, Brenda Johnson, wife of Martin; grandchildren, Richard James Kistler, and Journey Lee Kistler Weatherly Faith Church’s “Weatherly World Missions” group is sponsoring some upcoming events to support world missions. On Friday, November 24, from 5:30 a.m.- noon there will be a Black Friday child care opportunity. Cost is $25/ Philip J. Jeffries child and included is allFuneral Home you-can-eat breakfast, crafts & Cremation Services and fun for each child while you get some Black Friday A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc.

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes with Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, personal care items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, Nov. 13-20. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open, including Mountainview Community Church in White Haven, where boxes will be accepted from 6 to 8 p.m. through Saturday, November 18, 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, November 20.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for three decades. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children. This season, there’s still time for individuals, families, and groups to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project of Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage at “This season, children around the world need a tangible reminder that there is hope and that God loves them,” said Franklin

Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Through these shoebox gifts packed with special items, children also receive the opportunity to hear about the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.” Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million giftfilled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will celebrate its 30th year of ministry.

Faith Church offers Black Friday childcare for missions

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570-427-4231 E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com A new approach to funeral and cremation care. Looking forward to serving White Haven, Dennison, Lehigh, and Foster Townships. All arrangements and consultations from the comfort of your home.

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shopping done. December 16 will be a Christmas Gift wrapping day. Prices vary per number of gifts. November 19 is the Thanksgiving Basket giveaway. Please call Lori if you are in need. Weatherly Faith Church is located at 202 Carbon St, Weatherly, PA, right next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping

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plaza. Services are at 10 a.m. Sundays, with live worship music in a welcoming atmosphere. The Kids Clubhouse is open at the same time for all kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade and a nursery is available. Tuesdays starting at 10 a.m. there is a Zoom class available on Spiritual Warfare. Life Groups meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Men, women, children and youth all meet separately for fun, fellowship and learning. Thursday evenings Celebrate Recovery is at 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30.) Celebrate Recovery is for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups. Living in a broken world we all deal

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

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Election

Continued from page 1 In Weatherly Borough, Michael Belizzia and Joseph Cyburt were the winners for the two vacant council seats. There was no contest on the ballot for White Haven borough council. A write-in campaign there did not succeed. It appears that a write-in campaign for Dennison Township Supervisor may have succeeded, however. If all 103 recorded write-in votes are for Christopher Bender, he outpaced listed candidate James Burke, who received 98 votes. This one is truly too close to call ahead of the official results. Penn Lake Park voters chose Susan George and Corey L. Beltz for the two available seats on borough council. There were five write-in votes for supervisor in Lausanne Township, but until the certification it will not be clear whether they are all for the same person. In Packer Township, Terry L. Davis was the successful candidate for the six-year supervisor position. Elizabeth Berger, Rudolph Schoch and John Cepiel will all retain their seats on borough council in East Side.

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WASD receives settlement on Umbriac project by Seth Isenberg The Weatherly Area School District received good news in October as a check was issued as settlement of litigation between Umbriac Trucking, Umbriac’s bond company, and the WASD, over an unfinished construction project. The $451,716 project was mostly complete when Umbriac left the job with paving and drainage work partially done. The settlement of $168,462 was announced as part of the Weatherly Area School Board meeting on November 8. While the amount may not cover the completion of the job, and with litigation going on two years, the settlement ends the dispute without spending a lot of money on legal fees. Under $11,000 was spent for attorneys. Board member Chrissie Houser remarked that the lower than hoped for settlement, and the legal fees, “takes away from the kids…It’s a shame.” The money will be put into the District’s interestbearing account, and decisions for how the money will be used will be made by the Board’s Property Committee this winter. Uses of School Facilities approved were St. Luke’s Hospital for use of high school media center on Nov. 9 for winter sports physicals; and by the American Red Cross/National Honor Society use of high school gymnasium on February 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a blood drive. The Board discussed and is good with a trip by the Music Department parents and students to see the play, Hamilton, in New York City on Wednesday, February 21. There was discussion about

plans if there is bad weather, or safety concerns. The Business Associate Agreement (Project Aware) between Weatherly Area School District and Medical Decision Logic, Inc. was approved, adding resources to help kids in crisis. Also approved was the Gifted Matrix Rubric regarding students’ gifted evaluations. Superintendent Daniel Malloy asked for and received approval for three homebound students to receive instruction — an elementary student, one in the middle school and one in the high school. Business manager Robert Kachurak recommended the Board approve the intermunicipal agreement of Weatherly Area School District and Packer Township so the District would be listed as party to Packer’s efforts to gain revenue from the Hazleton Municipal Authority from logging and timber sales on HCA land in Packer. There is no cost to the District. Here, the vote was 6 in favor and board president April Walters opposed. In Personnel: Alicia Burger resigned as Varsity Cheerleading Coach. Her replacements are Breena Coxe and Courtney Chiorazzi who will be co-head coaches, at a stipend of $1,600 each. Kisa Baker resigned as Pre-K Paraprofessional. The Board recommended approval of Teresa Barna, Margaret Mary Burczy and Debra Spaide as Support Staff Substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year. Jessica Radjavitch is approved as Homebound

Instructor, retroactive to October 28. Nicole Eroh is also approved as Homebound Instructor. Ethan and Owen Broskoskie, and Kenneth Jacoby III are approved as game workers. Emma and Valarie Kane are approved as volunteer Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coaches. Kenneth Jacoby III is approved as a weight room supervisor volunteer. The board approved a Medical Leave of Absence for a staffer Nov. 16 to Dec 10. Bills of $448,350 were approved from the General Fund. A payment of $15,695 was made from the Construction Fund which paid for the (long delayed) fixing of the boiler. The Cafeteria Fund spent $54,289, and Athletic Fund spent $2,509. This was the final meeting for board members Chrissie Houser, Christy Minor — who missed the meeting due to illness, and Ryan Binder. Walters thanked the three departing members for their work. Board vice president William Knepper thanked the retiring members,

and also the voters who turned out on November 7 (Knepper was reelected with the highest number of voters). Member Tom Connors, in his report about the Carbon County Vo-Tech (he and Chrissie Houser serve as Weatherly’s representatives) added, “It’s been a pleasure working with Chrissie…” In his property committee report, he alerted the board that Trane will be out to do “some fixing” of the HVAC systems. Athletic committee member Binder reported on the quiet time before winter sports, and that the athletes are doing conditioning ahead of the start of their seasons. Knepper, as PA School Boards Association liaison, reported on possible Federal grants available to schools to enhance safety, as well as noting that 26 Federal agencies have pools of grant dollars to offer. WASB will meet next on Wed., Dec. 6 to reorganize with new members, and then meet in the monthly caucus. The regular voting meeting is Dec. 13. Meetings are at 6 p.m. and the public is welcome.

Open House for model RR display The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold its Holiday Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Thursdays, November 30, December 7, and January 4, from 7-9 p.m. The open house also be open on Saturdays and Sundays, November 25 & 26, December 2 & 3, 9 & 10, and January 6 & 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. The main HO scale

display is in various stages of completion and is an excellent learning tool. The club’s HO and N displays will also be in operation and there will be a Model Railroad – Yard Sale with new and pre-owned trains and accessories. Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more info call Garry at 610-826-6636 or visit www. cmrs.info.

PAGE 6 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Barry Getz places a wreath at the monument for the War on Terrorism at Freeland Public Park in honor of his stepson and Freeland native, Army Master Sgt. Paul Karpowich, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004, during Veterans’ Day ceremonies Saturday

Coming Events

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 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25—Christmas at the Museum, Weatherly Area Museum SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25—Small Business Saturday Craft Show, 12-6 p.m., Citizens Fire Company No. 1, Weatherly SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25— Small Business Saturday in White Haven, all day, including Community Tree Lightings, dusk SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2—Quilt & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library & The Victorian Connection SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3—Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Albrightsville Fire Company SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3—Marine Corps League Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., St. Patrick’s Parish Center SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9—Tree Trimming Contest & Open House, 12-4 p.m., Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10—Christmas in the Park, Eurana Park, Weatherly SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17—Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.12 p.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024—Winterfest 200th Birthday Fireworks Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Linesville Park, White Haven SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2024—Family Fun Day/Memorial Day Parade & Celebration, 1-4 p.m., Lehigh Park, White Haven FRIDAY, JUNE 26-SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2024—200th Birthday Summer Street Festival, Main Street, White Haven

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Seth’s Sightings Hunting season has started for local bow hunters. I nearly got myself a trophy buck on Thursday night…with my Kia. He just strolled across Route 940. On Monday night, a doe bounced off the driver’s door of the Kia, with the only damage being the loss of some trim. I paced the deer at about 35 mph as it ran up on us, trying to keep it from getting in front of me. It looks like both the deer and the Kia survived with some bruises. Good luck to all bow hunters. Rifle season starts right after Thanksgiving. A couple of times a year, Ruth and I have the opportunity to meet with other publishers and learn

some things while enjoying their company. Last week we had an overnight in Harrisburg, a short getaway to attend a long meeting. We were able to bring our dogs, and I was put in charge as the keeper while Ruth attended the meeting. It’s been over two decades with some of these people. Our friend Ron, who has a newspaper in Washington DC, had little children when we first met him. He showed us pictures of his collegeage daughter and football playing son, a high school senior. It was a good meeting. While the dogs enjoyed the adventure of the sleep-away, it was good to be home. Saturday morning, Ruth

by Seth Isenberg

was out taking Veterans Day pictures. We then met to take a ride to Easton to attend the Lafayette Leopards vs Fordham Rams division 1AA football game. Handicapped parking was close by. It was a short walk to the seats, and we settled in for some fun. The home team won, which was what mattered. Lafayette can win the Patriot League outright with a win at Lehigh this Saturday. The stadium is in a pretty hollow just behind some of the main campus buildings. The home fans face west, and there was a cold breeze. The mostly older fans, including ourselves, were all bundled up — hats, hoodies… After the game, we went to the Allentown Farmer’s

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Market and then Wegman’s to do some shopping. We enjoyed a fresh and hot seafood soup at a Market stand, to warm us up. On the way home, we filled up the tank for $2.29.9 a gallon. Sunday afternoon was for raking and yard work. I’ve done a fair bit, but our property has two maples still holding on — their leaves still dropping — making for more raking to come. We then rewarded ourselves with a ride and a nice dinner. Looking ahead, this coming Saturday is a craft show at Saint Patrick’s Church Hall, and also the local Cancer Society Telethon at the Ferrara Center in Hazleton. We’ll attend the Telethon and donate to the fight for cures. Restocking our Winesap apples supply ahead of Thanksgiving is also in our weekend plans. The WBS Penguins have a home double-header this weekend, then host Hershey on Wednesday before another double header after

Thanksgiving. The team is beginning to play to a high level. I am trying to diet ahead of Thanksgiving meals — so far, little luck. Enjoy these crisp fall days. With the leaves now mostly gone, looking at the stars and airplanes on their flights overhead is also a chilly treat. Bundle up, and good health to you all.

Shepherd House December date Food distribution for December will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on December 16 at the Shepherd House in Weatherly. Shepherd House is located in Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church at 335 3rd Street in Weatherly. If there is a food emergency, please call Charlie Hettler, at 570-4278981. Leave a message and he will return your call.

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WASD students learn meaning of Veterans Day first-hand by Jim Dino It’s just a little white table to show one soldier’s lonely battle against many. It has a white cloth to honor a soldier’s pure heart when he answers his country’s call to duty. A lemon slice and grains of salt are placed on a plate to show a captive soldier’s bitter fate and the tears of families waiting for loved ones to return. An empty chair is pushed into the table for the missing soldiers who are not here. It’s called America’s White Table, written by Margot Theis Raven, a professional writer working in the fields of radio, television, magazines, newspapers, and children’s books for 30 years. The White Table is set in many mess halls as a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. It was read by Georgia

corpsman in the Navy, and a field corpsman in the Marines,” Shelhamer said. “It’s a progression.” Sgt. Barry Snider, the chief recruiter at the Hazleton

Recruiting Station, joined the Army in 1988 and was trained to operate the M-1 tank. He did two tours of duty in Korea, and three See WASD VETERANS, page 9

Sgt Barry Snider, the chief Army recruiter in Hazleton, is shown with World War II vet William Troell at a program for veterans Friday at the Weatherly Area School District. Snider was the main speaker for the event. Farrow, president of the Weatherly American Legion Post 360 Auxiliary, at a program to honor veterans held Friday morning, November 10, in the gym at the Weatherly Area Middle School, attended and put together by faculty, staff and students in all grades in the district

About 50 veterans – including World War II vet William Troell – attended the event. Troell was a Navy signalman on the USS Typhoon. Harry Shelhamer of Weatherly spent 22 years in the Army, Marines and Navy, including 18 months in Iraq. “I was a hospital

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WASD Veterans Continued from page 8 years ago, transitioned to recruiting. “It’s the best job I ever

had,” Snider said of the tank experience. “Now, recruiting is the best job, because I get to share with young people the advantages of the Army.” During his address, Snider talked about the various

wars the country has been involved in, and how the military has responded to them. Elmer Stauffer of Weatherly entered the Army six months after graduating

from high school, and was a 20-year man. “For the first three years, I was in the airborne infantry,” Stauffer said. “Then I spent six years as a heavy construction equipment mechanic, and then an M-1 tank mechanic. Then I joined the 509th, the (parachute) jump unit that was the first to jump in World War II in Tunisia, and made an amphibious landing in Anzio (Italy).” Lee Baker of Weatherly was wearing a Vietnam cap. He served in the Air Force in Thailand. “I asked the guy I bought this cap from, if it was OK for me to wear it, because I served in Thailand,” Baker said. “I didn’t want to disrespect. He said yes, because in Thailand we supported Vietnam. There was nothing like seeing a line of B-52s. I was 17. They were the best years of my life.” Joe Thomas was in the Navy on a submarine, the USS Petrel. “It was in combat communications command,”

Thomas said. “One of my best friends was killed in Vietnam.” The high school band and middle school/high school chorus performed “The Pride of America,” which is a medley of the theme songs of the various branches of the service. As the theme song of a particular branch was played, those who served in that branch were asked to stand. Farrow also noted two Weatherly Area students, Natalie Nelmes and Taylor Jones, who were national contest winners in the Poppy Poster contest. Another Auxiliary member, Georgeann Herling, explained the history of how Armistice Day became Veterans’ Day. Becky McFadden, the school nurse – dressed in her husband’s Air Force uniform – sang the song Taylor Swift wrote about her grandfather’s service in World War II entitled “Epiphany,” accompanied by middle school/high school band director Daniel Derflinger.

Hill’s Angels to hold Tree Trimming Contest and Open House Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with Heritage Hill Senior Community. Check out the annual Hill’s Angels Tree Trimming Contest and Open House on Saturday, December 9, from noon to 4 p.m., at 800 Sixth St., in Weatherly. Vote for your favorite decorated tree and receive a chance to win a $100 gift card; see what unique

gifts you can find from local crafters and vendors; take a picture with Santa; and delight in free cookies, candy canes, and cocoa. While you’re here, tour our beautifully decorated community and see why so many seniors are merry about living at Heritage Hill. For more info, please call Rachael or Brittany at 570-427-4500.

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Tickets are now available for the White Haven Area Community Library’s annual Quilts and Crafts Show. It will be held on December 2 from 10-3 in the Engine House, and also at The Victorian Connection at 231 Wilkes Barre St. Tickets for the show are $5 and available at the library. The Cranberry Quilters will provide the quilts, and they will be joined by many of our favorite crafters from the past, as well as new ones. A bake sale and a basket raffle will also take place. Basket Raffle tickets are available now for purchase at the library. The cost is $1 for one or 20 for $10. The Gertrude Hawk Chocolate fundraiser continues. Candy bars are available at the library and at many area merchants including G&A Hardware, Jireh’s Pizza, White Haven Veterinary, Antonio’s Pizza, Murphy Lumber, LK Hair, Connie Job Hair

Wild rep to visit Golden Oaks Carol Etheridge, Susan Wild’s representative, will hold a mobile office day in the Golden Oak Village clubhouse on Monday, November 20, from 1 until 4 p.m. She will provide assistance with any federal agency.

Salon, Thimbleberry, Barb Stemple Hair Salon, Aqua PA, Sue Ann Sewing and Hair@Dye4 in White Haven, as well as Gino’s Fairview Shoe and Northeastern Eye in Mountaintop as well as The Hearing Center in Kingston. They will also be available at the Marine Corps League breakfasts held at St. Patrick’s Church in White Haven. As always, we appreciate the support of the community so we can continue to provide the many programs available at the library. Commemorative 2024 Calendars celebrating the 200th anniversary of White Haven are in and available for purchase. Inside are pages featuring old and new pictures as well as interesting historical tidbits telling the story of White Haven. Stop by the library or call 570-443-8776 to order. The calendars are $20 and proceeds benefit the library. Harry Potter Movie Day at the library will be November 27 at 1 p.m. It is open to children in grades 4 through 7. Join us for a fun afternoon. As always, Scrabble Club is held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. The Black Diamond Sangha Group meets every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for up to date offerings and events.

WACL November 25 - The library will co-host a Christmas party for children with the Weatherly Area Museum at the museum, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. From the library, children will receive a picture to color and return to the library or bring to Christmas in the Park on December 10. Pictures will be chosen at random for prizes. December 8 - Story time will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Please call the library to register, 570-427-5085 December 10 - The library will be at Christmas in the Park, held at Eurana Park in Weatherly. Children will be able to write letters to Santa. The library will choose the winner of a Grinch raffle basket. Tickets are $1 per ticket, or 6 for $5, and available at the library. December 16 - Yoga for all Ages at the Library from 9 to 10 a.m. Please call the library to register, 570-4275085. Bring water, a mat or

towel if you have one, and anticipation for a relaxing time of gentle yoga. December 28 - Book Club, 7 p.m., at the library. Please call the library to register. New library hours in 2024: Monday and Tuesday - 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

On Sunday, November 19, from 10 a.m.to noon, join DLNHC to explore the remnants of the Lehigh Tannery complex. The tannery was the largest in the United States in the 1860s and 70s. At its peak, it produced 80,000 hides per year. Meet at the paved parking lot at White Haven’s southern D&L Trailhead. The walk will head south on the D&L Trail approximately 3-miles roundtrip along flat terrain. Visit delawareandlehigh. org to reserve your free spot.

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Aaron Rodgers’ replacement struggles as other new and replacement QBs excel by Leslie Monteiro

Once again, quarterback Zack Wilson did nothing on Sunday night for the Jets, and the team suffered a disheartening 16-12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Wilson did not throw a touchdown for the fourth time in five games, and has been in charge of 36 drives since the Jets last got into the end zone. Even when NYJ took the lead 9-6 in the third quarter, I never had confidence that the Jets would hold on and win. In a self-fulfilling prophecy, Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw a sevenyard touchdown to Michael Mayer, giving the Raiders a 16-9 lead early in the fourth quarter. Then, on the first possession in the fourth quarter, Wilson gained a couple of first downs with passes to Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson. But the drive stalled, and the Jets settled for another field goal from Greg Zuerlein, who scored all 12 of the Jets’ points with four field goals. His final FG made the score 16-12 with 12 minutes left. There was still time for the Jets to win. The team received a momentumshifting gift when Ashtyn Davis recovered a fumble. Wilson then engineered four first downs that got the Jets into the Red Zone, but then he threw a driveending interception on 2nd-and-8 at the Raiders’ 20-yard line. The INT was the ballgame for all intents and purposes, even though

the Jets got another shot because of NYJ’s stout defense. But a Hail Mary pass with five seconds left fell incomplete, and Las Vegas held on to win 16-12. The way this game turned out is a microcosm of Zach Wilson’s career--good enough to get his team field goals but not good enough to throw touchdown passes. I know that Wilson was never intended to be the starter, and he only got the nod after Aaron Rodgers went down with an injury in Game 1. Still, the reality is that Wilson has not been able to respond because he is not a good NFL quarterback. Perhaps more bothering to me is observing what other teams are doing to respond to quarterback needs. In Houston, rookie C.J. Stroud led his team to victory at Cincinnati. The win upped the team’s record to 5-4; unbelievably, the Texans might make the NFL playoffs. Josh Dobbs has been a revelation in Minneapolis after replacing the injured Kirk Cousins. His team also won on Sunday (over the Saints), and Dobbs has produced five touchdowns without throwing an interception. In Chicago, Tyson Bagent has given the Bears a much-needed lift. Last Monday, the previously moribund Bears beat the Panthers, upping their record to 2-2 under Bagent while 1-5 previously. Who would have imagined that from somebody who played at D-2 Shepherd University, never having played a down in major

college football? While those three are working wonders, Wilson has all but destroyed the Jets’ chances of making the playoffs. Worse yet, as long as he keeps playing, the Jets don’t have much chance of winning, including in Sunday’s game vs. the Bills in Buffalo (opening line, +6.5). So, let’s see what Trevor Siemian or Tim Boyle can do. They can’t be worse. If change doesn’t come quickly, Wilson may ruin more than his chances at continuing in the NFL. Jets’ head coach Robert Saleh’s job and GM Joe Douglas’s will be in jeopardy, too. Those are good reasons, among many, why Wilson should never play again for the Jets. _____________ A long-time commentator on NY metro area sports, Leslie Montiero has written for a number of sports blogs over the years, including with The Sports Column.

College Notebook Pleban makes her Lebanon Valley debut Former Marian Catholic High School basketball standout Ashley Pleban of Weatherly has started her academic and basketball careers at Lebanon Valley College in Annville. The daughter of Stacey and Jeff Pleban, Ashley is majoring in Early Childhood Education at Lebanon Valley. The 5-foot-3 freshman point guard has played in two of three games for the Dutchmen (2-1) so far this season, and scored her first collegiate basket on a 3-pointer in an 82-24 win over Penn State Hazleton. Lebanon Valley went on to defeat Vincent College 53-51 the following day to capture their Rinso Marquette Tournament championship.

The Dutchmen fell to Neumann University 69-49 in their season opener. Pleban had her first career rebound in that game. Pleban is joined on the team by area players Allyson Babinsky (Mahanoy Area), Ava Peel (Blue Mountain), Alyssa Reisinger (Mount Carmel) and Rachel Witkoski (Mount Carmel). The Dutchmen are coached by former Marian Catholic and Villanova University basketball standout Diane Decker, who also played semi-pro basketball. She has had highly-successful coaching stints at Bethlehem Freedom High School, Bloomsburg University and East Stroudsburg University, and is in her third season as the head coach at Lebanon Valley. The Dutchmen are back in action next Wednesday at Elizabethtown.

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On the Sly Column

Winter sports season is upon us by Steve Stallone Sports Editor You’ve felt Old Man Winter in the air, and may have already seen some snowflakes flying. Yes, winter is knocking at the door. And so is another winter sports season here in NEPA. The excitement is building at Weatherly Area High School, where former standout player Luke Medico has been hired to take over the boys’ basketball program at his alma mater. Medico, a 1,000-point scorer for the Wreckers from 19962000, takes over for Corey Gerhard, who resigned following last season. The Wreckers are scheduled to scrimmage at Jim Thorpe (against the Olympians and Bethlehem Catholic) on Saturday, Nov. 25, and will tip off their 2023-24 regular season the following Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, at home against Panther Valley. The Weatherly Area girls also begin their regular season that Saturday, taking on MMI Prep in their home and season opener. The Lady Wreckers will have their first full season

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under head coach Jason Kane, who moved into that role when Brian Billig stepped down early in the 2022-23 season. The Lady Wreckers are set to scrimmage Panther Valley at home on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Crestwood High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and wrestling squad are also hard at work preparing for their upcoming seasons. The Crestwood boys will have a pair of scrimmages leading up to their opener. The Comets scrimmage at home with Mid Valley on Saturday, Nov. 25, and at home with Valley View on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Head coach Mark Atherton and the Comets begin their regular season Friday, Dec. 1 at Scranton. The Comets first three games are on the road, with their home opener set for Dec. 11 against Nanticoke. The Lady Comets will feature a new coach and a new look in 2023-24, as veteran District 2 coach Mary Mushock takes the reins from Don Hopkins, who stepped down following last season. They open their season Friday, Dec. 1 at the Mountain View Tipoff Tournament, taking on Western Wayne in one of two semifinals. The title game will be the following day. Crestwood’s girls scrimmage at Lakeland on Saturday, Nov. 25. Meanwhile, the Crestwood wrestlers will begin their season on the road, facing

Hanover Area on Tuesday, Dec. 5 before competing at the DKI Wrestling Tournament in Bloomsburg Dec. 8-9. The Comets, coached by James Costello, host Dallas on Dec. 13 for their home opener. Previews for the area’s winter sports teams will begin in next week’s Journal-Herald. TRAGEDY WILL BRING SAFETY - The tragic death of 29-year-old professional hockey player Adam Johnson late last month has brought out calls for better safety for players at all levels. Johnson was skating with the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in the Oct. 28 game in the UK when he collided with another player. During the collision, the other players’ skate slashed Johnson’s unprotected neck, and he later died at the hospital. Johnson had played for the AHL’s Scranton/WilkesBarre Penguins and even had a callup to the parent club, the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, in 2019. Immediately after Johnson’s death, the calls for better safety began. Cut-resistant neck guards are available, but few hockey players at the professional level bother wearing them. The coroner in Sheffield will conduct an inquest to determine whether neck protection could have prevented Johnson’s death, though she has already expressed concern that more deaths will occur in the

future if neck guards aren’t worn. Following the accident, a number of NHL players began wearing them, even though they are not yet required by rule. The English Ice Hockey Association has announced that all players must wear neck guards from the start of next year, while the Pittsburgh Penguins have said they are mandating neck guards for all their minor league players. Currently, the International Ice Hockey Federation only mandates neck guards for junior players and recommends that all other players wear them on the ice, but it’s down to individual leagues and governing bodies to decide whether to make them mandatory in the games they oversee. USA Hockey, meanwhile, recommends that all players wear a guard which covers as much of the neck area as possible. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that introducing neck guards through a mandate or a phased-in basis will be discussed with the players’ association. AROUND THE HORN Penn State’s 24-15 home loss to third-ranked and unbeaten Michigan on Saturday signaled the end of the Nittany Lions’ Big Ten title hopes and any shot of a berth in the four-team playoff for the national championship. They won’t return there anytime soon until they find a way to beat

rivals Michigan and Ohio State… US Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe was helped off the field after sustaining a leg injury in her final professional game Saturday in the NWSL championship game. The 38-year-old midfielder went down in the third minute and did not return, ending a career that included winning two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal for Team USA… The Philadelphia 76ers sure don’t miss disgruntled superstar James Harden, whom they traded earlier this month to the Los Angeles Clippers. Tyrese Maxey, the player who replaced Harden as the team’s floor leader, scored a career-high 50 points on Sunday as the Sixers improved to an NBA-best 8-1 on the season. Philly is off to its best start since opening 10-0 in 2000-01 when it reached the NBA Finals. Harden, by the way, is 0-4 since joining the Clippers… At 8-1, the Philadelphia Eagles are sporting the best record in the NFL and lead the rival Dallas Cowboys (6-3) by two games in the NFC East Division. Meanwhile, the AFC North features all four teams above .500, with a half-game separating the top three teams. The first-place Baltimore Ravens (7-3) host the Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) in Thursday night’s divisional showdown, while the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) visit the Cleveland Browns (6-3) on Sunday.

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ESTATE SETTLEMENT REAL ESTATE AUCTION AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 2 P.M. TUES. DECEMBER 19, 2023 RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE ON THE PREMISES 2422 AND 2426 ROUTE 390 VILLAGE OF CANADENSIS, BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PA 18325 REAL ESTATE CONSISTS OF 2 PROPERTIES SOLD TOGETHER 2422 Route 390 consists of a Masonry Building formerly a General Store, Main Level and Huge Basement. Formerly known as “Cotton Candy General Store”. Deed Book 1577 Page 1611 Tax Map: 01.23.1.22 2426 Route 390 consists of a 100 Year Old former Tavern known as “Guys Grill and Blue Room Bar”. First Floor has Large Former Bar Room (Bar Still There) and Additional Room. Second Floor has 3 Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathrooms. Building has Original Tin Ceilings and Large Basement. Deed Book 1526 Page 792 Tax Code: 01.23.1.21 Both Buildings are Loaded with Antiques, Old Furniture, and all kinds of stuff included in the Sale. INSPECTION: TUES. DEC. 12 NOON TO 2 P.M. AT YOUR OWN RISK TERMS: $10,000 BANKS CASHIER’S CHECK (payable to Jack Muehlhan Auctioneer Escrow) AT SALE. BALANCE AT SETTLEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. Insurable Deed, No Back Taxes, No Buyer’s Premium. “What You Bid is What You Pay”. One money Buys 2 Properties. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rare opportunity to BUY an Old Tavern with Apartment above and adjoining Former General Store Building needing work, But an affordable opportunity to own 2 Village Landmark Properties. Must Be SO|LD to Settle Estate and can be bought for a price you won’t believe. BID YOUR PRICE! SALE ORDERED BY: Estate of Jerry W. Payne, Deceased Attorney Kevin Hardy JACK MUEHLHAN REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER “The Name You Can Trust” STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 570-421-8333 AU000643L Remember: You are only going to pay one more bid than someone else was willing to pay.

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Scenes from the White Haven Monument Dedication, November 11

A close-up of the monument, which honors all branches of the service, as well as women who served, and special branches and operations.

Part of the honor guard that provided a salute at the close of the ceremony. Members of Boy Scout Troop 25 can be seen; they joined the honor guard.

PA Senator David Argall spoke about the sacrifices and dedication of those who served in the military, and the freedoms they preserve. Photos by Ruth Isenberg and Eric Siglin

Puzzle Answers

VFW Commander Missy Dimmitt

Marine Corps League Commander Michael Mendofik

Audrey Wood-Karnatsky singing God Bless America