The Journal-Herald, Thursday, November 24, 2022

D&L Trail South partially opened

Story and photos by Ruth Isenberg

Approximately a half mile of the D&L Trail South was reopened to the public on Friday. The portion of the trail between White Haven and Lehigh Tannery remains closed until spring due to the need to replace the bridge over Linesville Creek. The trail between Tannery, Rock port and Jim Thorpe is open.

From the White Haven Shopping Plaza, trail visitors can access the new restrooms facilities (top photo), and the public boat launch (middle photo), and parking areas. The bike trail from south Main Street is also open.

The road and trail stop now at the railroad under pass (bottom photo). Not open yet are the new access road from Route 940 or the commercial boat launch.

Work will continue through the winter. Lehigh Gorge State Park operations manager Rex Bradish promises a spring ribboncutting for the completed project.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Volume 42 – No. 13 (USPS 277440) ©2022, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–143rd YEAR, NO. 52

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Christmas season starts Saturday

Small Business Saturday in White Haven

Make November 26 your day to shop in White Haven. Starting at noon the White Haven Area Chamber of Commerce has a full day of fun planned. Stop and shop.

At 5 p.m. the Scouts will lighting the borough Christmas tree at Buffalo & Wilkes-Barre Streets with the VFW, and carols their way to the Caboose at the shopping plaza on Main Street to light all the Festival of Light Trees.

•Santa will be on Main Street to hand out some treats

•LK Hair Salon will be giv ing free children’s hair cuts.

•G&A Hardware has some holiday fun planned

•Stop in at Thimbleberry Yarn and Craft for a gift certificate or fiber gifts for your crafter on your list, or sign up for a class

•Woods Ice cream will serve hot cocoa and cookies after the tree lighting. Check out their treats or pick-up gift certificates for stocking stuffers

•Bella Gallery will have a pop-up shop inside Thimble berry with beautiful artwork

•Garagetime Auto is offer

ing specials on snow tires.

•Register to win a free gift certificate at Antonio’s Pizza

•Buy a gift subscription to The Journal-Herald, $5 off until December 24

Visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for updated information, and see the advertising section on page 9 of this issue.

Weatherly Museum & Library host kid’s Christmas party

The Weatherly Area Museum and the Weatherly Area Community Library have joined forces to cele brate Christmas this Satur day, starting at 11 a.m.

Santa will arrive at approximately 11:15 a.m. and will start seeing visitors for pictures at about 11:30.

There will be holiday and community history displays to explore, Christmas stories read by library volunteers, and the chance to enjoy each other’s company over light refreshments and hot chocolate.

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Editorial

Helping local economy can be fun and festive

by Ruth Isenberg

Too often, admonitions to shop locally make the process seem like a duty or chore. Shoppers are instructed to shop small with local merchants in order to keep money in the community, and to ensure that those local merchants will be able to continue their support of community organizations.

Those points are true, but they fail to answer the question of ‘What’s in it for me?’ Local shoppers save gas (not an insignificant factor this year) and time, but fear they may not find all the popular items being hyped on TV and the internet available in their hometowns. Some people may even think they will miss the hubub of shopping with crowds at the mall.

How can shopping locally compete?

This year, the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce is trying to answer that question. Merchants are making shopping fun, offering Santa, refreshments, contests, and free services doing their best to make Small Business Saturday not just a shopping day, but actually an event to enjoy.

By tying the promotion in with the annual Christmas Tree lighting and Festival of Trees on Main Street, the Chamber is encouraging everyone to come out, visit the local merchants (who are friends and neighbors, and happy to chat), see the unique art and products, and have a good time. By working as a group, the businesses are creating fun and offering value.

From The JournalHerald issue of November 19, 1992 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder

A big old fuel tank was removed from the parking lot of First Eastern Bank this past weekend. A picture of the tank atop a flatbed trailer was the front page photo this week.

Attorney Cynthia S. Ray opened a new law office at 103 Carbon Street in Weatherly, in the Garber/ Drasher Insurance Building.

Thanksgiving services were listed at St. Paul’s and Salem U.C.C. on Wednesday evenings, and at St. Patrick’s and St. Peter’s on Thanksgiving day morning.

A petition signed by over 400 Crestwood students asked the Crestwood School Board to reinstate intermural sports which had been dropped for budgetary reasons. New board member Richard O’Dea reported he had visited all three schools and came away “very pleased and impressed.”

With the reorganization meeting coming up next month, member Michael Sinco expressed interest in being nominated as board president. Current president Emilia Kramer will seek re-election.

The Weatherly Area School Board is considering implementing an Occupational Tax to “help deal with the financial

crunch the school district is facing due to more statemandated programs and reduced state funding.”

No tax increase is planned for 1993 in Lausanne Township. The dispute over the township planning commission continues, and in this issue a long letter from Fred Osifat of Wagner Associates goes over points in dispute.

Packer Township also held the line, with no tax increase.

White Haven residents protested water rate increases due to ongoing major improvements.

Writer Pete Chapla sent a column promoting the upcoming Northeast PA Philharmonic concerts.

Christmas returns to Eckley Miners’ Village from Nov. 29 to Dec. 20. Events include various programs for children and adults. Of note a concert of organ music on the Beman Tracker organ in the Episcopal Church.

In Weatherly Youth Basketball’s second Juniors games of the season, Fuel Savers held off Dr. T’s Aces 21-20 to stay undefeated. The Senior games kick off this week, with the early game on Tuesday of J&E IGA vs. Gerhard Roofing.

Crestwood’s football team finished their season with a “spectacular” 42-6 win over Bishop Hoban according to writer Phil Engman. He also

wrote about Crestwood’s field hockey team ending their season at 18-3 with a loss to state champ Emmaus in their first-round playoff game.

In Ramblin’ On, Engman takes apart the Eagles’ loss to the Packers, then rips into Penn State for their loss at Notre Dame. He praises the Pittsburgh Penguins for a very good start, and pans the Flyers, Capitals and Islanders for very bad starts.

Carl Schigner wrote about a rivalry game of Marion versus Tamaqua, where the Marion Colts shut out the Raiders 41-0. The Colts’ freshman team finished their season with 5 wins, 4 losses, including a big 36-16 win over Cardinal Brennan where QB Charles Herling threw for two touchdowns.

This issue’s ads included Vacuums Plus, Tannery Rod & Gun Club, Orloski’s Quik Marts, Gyp’s, Steve’s Service Station, Rittenhouse Place in Drums (all the stores came together for a full page), Tina’s Tanning, Bankus Gifts, Emile’s Men’s Shop, Star Gas, and Freeland Deli and Pastry Shop.

Seth wrote a review of a dine-alone meal at Shenanigan’s in Lake Harmony an appetizing description of a stuffed chicken breast with homemade applesauce and a large salad.

The Ramada Inn offered turkey take-out. Richie’s, the Fern Hotel, Edgewood in the Pines, and the Split Rock Lodge all offered

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Reg ister of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on November 8, 2022, in the Estate of Gordon A. Schaub, late of Freeland Borough, who died December 5, 1971, to Gor don A. Schaub, Jr., Executor. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make pay ment and those having claims to present them immediately to:

SENAPE & ASSOCIATES

James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire

Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire

Michael B. Senape, Esquire

612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133 12/1

Archives

Continued from page 2

Thanksgiving Day dinners.

From The Journal Issue of November 19, 1942

Publisher W. C. Taylor

The issue reprinted postcards photos of the inside of the Mar-Jean Restaurant “a favorite hangout for the teens,” and the outside of the Legion Theatre.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Sandra L. Schatz, of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania in the Estate of MARTHA J. GLEESON, late of Sugarloaf Township, Pennsylvania, who died on August 20, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor named or to:

Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 12/1

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Allan B. Holland, of Drums, Pennsylvania in the Estate of MARY ANN FORNATARO, late of Jupiter, Florida, who died on April 16, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire

THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 12/8

(Editor Clara Holder noted that the Mar-Jean was named for proprietor J. R. Fox’s daughter Jean, and her cousin Martha Ely. The postcards were provided by David Hosier.)

“There were no moving pictures at (the) Legion Theatre Tuesday night owing to the non-arrival of their show films.”

“A permanent weatherproof frame has been given to the American Legion Post 592 Auxiliary, and

when completed, and all the servicemen’s names inscribed properly, a site will be selected, and appropriate ceremonies will be held to dedicate it.”

Recent purchase of the 1,441-acre Pear Farm the M. J. Malloy estate “by the State Game Commission should be hailed by all local sportsmen as another step in the right direction.”

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Obituaries

CAROL ANN BARTEL

Carol Ann Bartel, 77 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.

Born Tuesday, October 16, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late John, and Mary (Forni) Neary.

Surviving are a son, William J. Bartel and his wife Lisa, Weatherly; daughter, Sharon E. Shor, wife of Frank, Weatherly; brother, John Neary; grandchildren, Jenna Jillian, Jacqueline, Juliette, and Frank.

A graduate of Curtis High School of Staten Island, NY, Carol Ann worked as

a medical record clerk for Staten Island University Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly. Carol enjoyed doing ceramics and was an avid reader.

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

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

Memorial donations to WACL

Books donated to the Weatherly Area Community Library in memory of Eunice Malatin:

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, and West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, both donated by The Weatherly Flower Club.

Penn Lke works on budget

by Suzanne Winters & Seth Isenberg

During the November Penn Lake Park borough council meeting, council president Paul Rogan said he spoke to White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s Fire Chief Dean Raudenbush regarding the dry hydrant near the public beach. Raudenbush asked for repairs to be done there so their equipment can get in there to access the hydrant. Rogan suggested adding some heavy drainage stone to the area and a price for this will be obtained.

At a special meeting on Nov. 7 about roadwork, council approved a repair price offered by Kislan’s Trucking for a piece of Hollenback Road, which has since been completed. Shorten Homes paid for this repair as the damage was caused by the company.

climate and interest rates.

Rogan met with Senator David Argall, now assigned to our area, to discuss Penn Lake Borough and its ongoing issues and projects, including the dam.

One short term rental application was received. Secretary Karen Burden said all requirements for this application have been met.

Zoning reports show two permits were granted for accessory structures. There is a Zoning Hearing Board meeting scheduled to hear a setback request.

A letter requested to hold a wedding in August 2023 at the beach and ballpark. Council voted later in the meeting to approve this provided proper insurances were in place.

cleaning. Council member John Burden questioned why it is necessary to allocate $20,000. Rogan, Longmore and Shaun Kuter explained how important this is and how often it should be done, but that they have not done storm drain cleaning in several years. Burden suggested it can’t be that difficult to do. Rogan explained that the drains get full of stone and debris. The budget for that item was increased.

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Borton-Lawson Engi neering has completed the annual dam inspection. The report has been received and discussed by members of the Dam Committee. Regarding the dam, Rogan asked council if they should start to draw down funds now, though there most likely will not be any large construc tion expenses until 2024. He is concerned about the current fluctuating financial

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Council member Dave Longmore reported it is unlikely any further work will be done on the Pickle Ball Court this year due to weather and they will revisit the issue next year, with hopes that a funding pledge will be received by then.

Council voted to give White Haven Area Community Library $500 in 2023 for their YMCA Summer Program. Council could not com mit to $500 a year for four years due to the uncertainty of the future but seemed agreeable to the possibility of doing so if budgets permit.

New business included review of the preliminary draft of 2023’s budget.

Rogan feels the borough is in pretty good financial shape. Longmore suggested an increase in road repair and storm drain repair funds due to price increases, saying the borough can afford to double this item. Rogan suggested $20,000 for storm drain

Increasing the paving budget to $50,000 from $20,000 was also approved, as was increasing the salary of the tax collector to $1,000 per year from $800. Seth Isenberg suggested to Coun cil that they consult with the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company before approving the final budget. The new fire truck for WHVFC is going to cost $800,000 and this may affect the cost of fire protec tion in coming years.

Council decided to adjust the draft 2023 budget and advertise it.

A resident asked that the streetlight at the main entrance to Penn Lake be fixed. This light does not belong to the borough, so Rogan volunteered to check on ownership so it can be repaired.

Also approved before adjourning was a request from the Cronauer family to combine their residential lot and the lot next to it via reverse subdivision. It was noted all requirements have been met, so council voted to approve it.

December’s Penn Lake Council meeting will be the third Thursday of December, the 22nd, to allow for budget review and approval.

Carbon County pledges support for military caregivers as Hidden Heroes County

Carbon County has pledged its support to local military and veteran caregivers by signing on as a Hidden Heroes County, joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s network of 195 communities nationwide committed to identifying military caregivers and increasing awareness and support.

The Hidden Heroes Cities and Counties program is part of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign launched in 2016 by Senator Elizabeth Dole, Campaign Chair Tom Hanks and nearly 200 military

caregivers representing virtually every state in the union.

Hidden Heroes raises awareness about the issues military caregivers face, brings critical resources to our nation’s “hidden heroes” caring for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, and connects military caregivers to a community of their peers.

“If we want to be a nation that truly cares for those who have borne the battle, we must also be a nation that cares for our care givers,” said Tom Hanks,

Hidden Heroes Campaign Chair.

Carbon County joined the campaign as the 195th community to sign on as a Hidden Heroes Community, one of the campaign’s key national initiatives designed to develop military caregiver resources at a local level. Each Hidden Heroes City, County, or State signs on to help identify local military caregivers and deepen com munity resources to offer them vital support.

Individuals caring for someone who served, or those who wish to support the campaign can visit

Veterans Corner

Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com

Question about “Harry’s War”

Harry’s unit was a scout unit. They traveled ahead of the larger unit seeking out ambushes, hidden units, or increasing enemy strength. They were relieved usually every three days for rest and resupply, but due to uncertainty were out for up to seven days.

They carried a three-day supply of what are known as K-rations and two days of D-rations. The K type rations offered 2,830 calories, which supplied the soldiers with enough energy for the entire day.

D rations was a 4-ounce chocolate bar with raw oat flour added. The addition of oat flour raised the melting point of the chocolate from

92ºF to 120ºF so that it would be usable in the tropics. Because the flour absorbed most of the cocoa fat, it made the bar more solid and stabilized the keeping qualities. But it also made the bar hard to bite through. The reason to use oat flour over other cereals is that oat flour is over 90% assimilated in digestion, therefore, more nutritious. It was meant for emergencies and to keep soldiers from eating all the chocolate; they were made not to taste good.

US Forces took any food, like chickens, missed by the retreating Germans as a welcome supplement to K rations. Aircraft did not drop supplies to small scout

units; it would give away the position defeating the reason for being there.

No electric power or util ities were working, so you slept cold every night; but if you built a fire to warm yourself or heat coffee, you got shot.

American soldiers faced extreme hardships in all wars; at times, it took more than outfighting the enemy, and surviving the hardships.

The Snickers Bar - The heat of the Pacific campaign presented a particular problem. To the scientists at home, chocolate would melt out of the foil-wrapped bars in the sweltering Pacific heat. Heavy rains, salt water, and even insects combined to destroy a soldier’s D rations. At the same time,

HiddenHeroes.org for more information.

“I have dedicated my life to this cause because I’ve seen first-hand the tremendous impact our nation’s 5.5 million mil itary caregivers make in the lives of our veterans each and every day, in neighborhoods big and small,” said Senator Elizabeth Dole, Founder of the Elizabeth Dole Foun dation. “But their needs are overwhelming, and as a country, we must come together to find helpful ways to support them in their life-long journey

of care. That begins by encouraging our caregiv ers to raise their hands, become a part of our Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community – it’s why our partnership with Carbon County is so important.”

Senator Dole added, “The Elizabeth Dole Foundation envisions an America where military caregivers are empowered, appreciated and recognized for their service to the nation. Together, we are working towards a future where supporting military caregivers is no longer a cause, but it is part of the culture of our nation.”

the Hershey company solved the cold weather problem.

In 1930, Mars introduced Snickers, named after the favorite horse of the Mars family. The Snickers choco late bar consists of nougat, peanuts, and caramel with a chocolate coating. In 1942, this candy bar was chosen for its high calories and easy digestion, and Snickers became the military D-4 ration. It was also sealed in a waterproof wrapper protecting it from the elements, sand, and insects. If need be, one end could be torn off, and the melted contents “squeezed” out to ingest.

Times change these days with the ability to resupply rapidly. Few special adap tions are required for snacks or emergency rations for

our military. Today, A Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) is a self-contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging for use in combat or field conditions where other food is unavailable.

WH Center

closing postponed

The closure of the White Haven Center, which had been scheduled for Novem ber 30, has been put off, according to information received by White Haven Borough. The timeline for both White Haven Center and Polk Center is unknown at this time.

WASB hears about Thanksgiving, other November activities

by Seth Isenberg

The Weatherly Area School District has enjoyed a busy November. Tuesday,

November 22, were Par ent-Teacher Conferences. The Title 1 Parent Advisory Council also met that evening

Thanksgiving started early with a Thanksgiving feast during lunch on November 10 – featuring the ‘famous Weatherly pumpkin dessert’

according to director 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.

The public and local veterans attended the Veterans’ Day Assembly in the Middle School Gym on Nov. 11.

The evening of the 19th had the Senior Class hosting two basketball games, vs. teachers and staff, vs. par ents, as a fun evening and fundraiser.

Late October was also busy, with fall sports, the Semi-Formal, and a well-at tended trunk-or-treat event which was “a lot of fun” according to vice principal Christopher Kimmel.

Looking ahead, teachers Maria Whitley and Judith Kunkle will be co-advisors for the Drama Club and have set Friday April 21 for the spring play performance.

In other WASB business, the Board was unanimous in hiring Robert Pavlik as assistant girls’ basketball coach, at a stipend of $2,100, and volunteer assis tant girls’ basketball coach Grace Miller – pending both submitting clearances and paperwork. They will be involved in fielding a Junior High Girl’s team.

The Board tabled a maintenance contract with Energy Technologies for the hot water boilers, to get more questions answered. Bills of $491,784 were paid from the General Fund for October and early November. $42,622 was

Senior of the month

Kelly Michaels reads recognitions for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades Students of the Month at Novem ber’s Weatherly Area School Board meeting.

JH: Seth Isenberg

paid from the Cafeteria Fund. The planning meet ings have started for the ’23-’24 budget.

The Board was unanimous in approving a two-year agreement with The Slusser Law Firm to have Christo pher Slusser, Esq. continue to serve as district solicitor from November 2022 through October 2024.

Umbriac Trucking has not completed the drain work at the Middle School parking lot. The issue will be dis cussed in executive session.

The Weatherly Area School Board’s next meetings are December 7 and 14, in the Middle School, beginning at 7 p.m. The Board will hold its reorganization meeting on the 7th, just ahead of the caucus meeting that night. The public is welcome.

The public is also encour aged to attend fall sports contests.

Seth’s Sightings

I’m grateful for the end of political season.

Congratulations to all the winners and a big THANK YOU for everyone who have taken down their political signs. Our area is deeply divided politically, so these weeks ahead of Christmas are needed to help heal differences so we can all move forward on local items.

One of those is the preserving of farmland and open space, and a bright spot in this election was that Carbon County voters overwhelmingly supported borrowing money to get some key preservation done.

I am stunned at the amount of snow that fell on Orchard Park, NY, during these past couple of days over 80 inches. It was good that their football team made it out before the storm to play in Detroit, where they won.

It was a great football weekend, with comfortable win by Nittany Lions over Rutgers where they were able to play all of their second team, and even some

third teamers future stars. It’s now about remaining healthy ahead of the bowl game that might be someplace warm around New Year’s.

Incarnate Word U absolutely thumped their opponent, so now awaits news of FCS playoffs. If they are lucky, they’ll host the first round game.

With the pros, the Eagles showed bad and good, but got the needed win. The Packers come to Philly this week for the Sunday night game. The Patriots won their game in exciting fashion a last minute punt return for a TD, sending the Jets to another loss in a year where they looked to contend. Football can be merciless.

Speaking of Football, as in the game the rest of the world plays, I am tuned in somewhat to see who wins the World Cup, as well as how Qatar is doing hosting crazy football fans.

This Friday is another hockey night at the Penguins. We’ll do some cheering and work off the

by Seth Isenberg

calories from Thanksgiving. Home Penguins games will be on most weekends in December except for Christmas week. Come join us at these next games; we sit in section 106. Go to wbspenguins.com for ticket information, including Fan Fridays specials, ticket packages or season tickets.

It has not been long for the Halloween displays to come down and the Christmas displays to pop up hereabouts. Special applause goes to any home with a Thanksgiving display out this week. All of these displays certainly brighten our daylight shortened days.

In critter sightings, we were leaving the office after dark to head home after finishing last week’s newspaper when we saw two deer in the new parking lot at the north end of Main Street in White Haven. There was a young buck, perhaps 4 to 6 points, and he moved towards our car, putting the doe behind him. He looked angry. I lurched the car a foot, and he and his girl took off nicely… brave, but smart a rare combination in local deer.

When we toured the newly open D&L trail section south of town to the railroad overpass, we were alone except for some watchful ravens. The new area has a nice paved road that comes up just shy of the Lehigh River, ideal for those of us with swimming dogs. I’ll see if Bull likes it on a warm day, or in the spring.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and safe travels to your families, best wishes in any weather and good health to you all.

Fairview 6th Grade Honor Roll listed

Kevin Seyer, Principal, has announced the following sixth grade students have achieved Principal’s Honors at Fairview Elementary School for the 1st Quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. The Crestwood School District Elementary Honor Roll (6th Grade) reflects that the student has attained an A in

all courses offered. Inclusive are English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science.

On the list are Isla Centak, Ava Coltrane, Logan Cora, Reina Coulter, Autumn Grauel, Caden Hoban, Sophia Kwarcinski,Lillian Michael, Isla Watkinson, and Rocco Zaremba.

Coming Events

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26—Shop Local Saturday, White Haven

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26—Christmas Tree Lighting, White Haven

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26—Christmas at the Museum, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Museum

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2—Dog trainer Lindsay Walsh pre sentation, 7 p.m., Weatherly Area Community Library

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3—Holiday Quilts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library & The Victorian Connection

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11—Christmas in the Park, 3-6 p.m., Eurana Park, Weatherly

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17—Holiday Party with live music, White Haven Area Community Library

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28—Cornhole Tournament, 11 a.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven, sign up by Jan. 21, 570-443-3333

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18—Cornhole Tournament, 11 a.m., VFW Post 6615, White Haven, sign up by Feb. 11, 570-443-3333

SATURDAY, MARCH 11—Northeast Chamber Music Soci ety concert in the round, John Murphy Room, White Haven Area Community Library

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Krampus Festival coming to Pocono Whitewater

The Black Forest Krampusnacht Festival is back. This year offers more space and more parking on Saturday, December 3 at Pocono Whitewater, 1519 State Route 903 in Penn Forest Township outside Jim Thorpe. A rain/ snow date is scheduled for Sunday, December 4. The time of the free festival is 1-6 p.m. There is a $15 parking fee.

This festival is a Carbon County spin on the Krampusnacht traditions in Germany, and Austria. Krampus is an Alpine monster that punishes naughty children. He is the counterpart of Saint Nicholas. This event may sound sinister; however, it is great fun for the whole family. We do recommend the age of 5 years or older at this event. If you and your children are fans of Halloween, you will love this festival.

You can expect dozens of Krampus roaming the festival and festival goers can dress up and join the fun.

Saint Nicholas will bless the festival and lead the Krampuslauft parade through the festival grounds. Events also include the beloved Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band, and a live radio broadcast by Magic 105.5 fm. Bring a toy to support Toys for Tots and enjoy a smore station fireside hosted by the Jim Thorpe Girls’ Basketball team. Kids can enjoy handcrafted root beer by Parlor Beverage, and adults

can enjoy a beer and wine garden featuring Big Creek Vineyard. Shop a variety of unique vendors including an official

well as amazing desserts for sale. This is an outdoor

festival, so please dress warm.

This year Café Arielle at the Stabin Museum in Jim Thorpe is hosting a Krampus Ball to kick off the festivities on Friday, December 2 from 7-10 p.m. This event features an eight-piece oomaph band, food, and drinks. Dress to impress and contact venue directly for tickets at 570-325-5588.

CCEDC is expecting a crowd of 2500 people.

Businesses can advertise within the festival by contacting Marianne Rustad at the CCEDC office, marianner@ carboncountychamber. org or 484-943-9669. Sponsorship packages are available.

Stay up to date by following our FB Page: Black Forest Krampusnacht online at : https://tinyurl. com/blackforestkrampus

Carbon County Black Forest Krampusnacht merch store. Food vendors will be onsite as

Thimbleberry will be offering yarns, notions, embroidery kits, gifts, and stocking stuffers. Shop for the stitchers in your life and support a Main Street business on a special day! Come and join Thimbleberry and Bella for a multi-shop experience.

Bella Gallery will be setting up within Thimbleberry offering greeting cards, prints, and wall art. They are a group of diverse artists who believe in giving back to those who have served, donating 3% of sales to Homes For Our Troops.

now through December 24 On-line at pocononewspapers.com or call 570-215-0204 xt2 Includes a gift card, sent to you electronically to deliver to recipient

WAHS honor roll students named

Weatherly Area High School principal Anthony DeSpirito has released the Honor Roll for the first marking period.

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL: Students must achieve a 95 average or better with no grade below 90.

FRESHMEN: Abigail Binder, McKenna Gerhard, Emma Heister, Raymond Montz, Grace Portell, Kelly Reiner, Niko Saldukas, Abigail Weston

SOPHOMORES: Ryan Breslosky, John Donish, Kiley Holman,

Izabel Jones, Kaiya Kunkle, Conner McAuley, James McLaurin, Vincent Paisley, Rachel Rosenlund, Ava Sahaida

JUNIORS: Noah BorellaGuzman, Jaelyn CurtisZumar, Taylor Davidovich, Kaylee Gaydoscik, Kendall Gerhart, Isobel Hoffman, Bethany Houser, Mellanie Marshman, Trinity McCutcheon, Brianna Pugh, Serenity Stoudt, Reina Whalen, Christiana Wofford

SENIORS: Michael Berger, Owen Broskoskie, Dylan Buck, Jonathan Darraugh II, Huntyr

Eichhorst, Angelina Fewins, Danielle Gordon, Wyatt Higgins, Jonathan Hoffman, Taylor Jones, Emma Kane, Christal Kislan, Ian McLaurin, Kelly Michaels, Jordan Mitchell, Jack Nemshick, Abigail Paisley, Jacob Parker, Rebecca Schell, Alicia Schertrumpf, Brianna Shuman, Nathan Tripp, Ivan Venne, Madison vonFrisch, Jenna Winkler

FIRST HONORS: Students must achieve a 90 average or better with no grade below 85.

FRESHMEN: Jasmine Bresnak, Antoinette Guerra,

Mason Veasie, Amanda Whale, Aisha Zuberi

SOPHOMORES: Ethan Darraugh, Hayden DiGennaro, Trent Higgins, Christian Hoffman, Olivia Johnson, Sabashtain, Kokinda, McKinze McNab, Mackenzie Rhodes, Alexander Rosenlund

JUNIORS: Juliette Bartel, Niklaus Eroh, Riley Foley, Roxana Gonzalez, Milana Grier, Jack James, Dante Lobello, Erin Prete, Aidan Rhoades, Jonathan Sachs, Christopher Shields

SENIORS: Adrianna Dotzel, Tyler Fosburg, John Fultz, Jocelynvan Gonzalez

SECOND HONORS: Students must achieve an 85 average or better with no grade below 80.

FRESHMEN: Brandon Davis, Sofia Evans, Kendra Moyer, Franklin Schoch, III, Kameran Strohl, Corbin Wagner

SOPHOMORES: Andrew Dotzel, Cole Foley, Ellen Whisler

JUNIORS: Anastasia Bloom, Jude Dempsey, Logan Evangelista, Rebecca Green, Robert Kephart, Samantha Scherff

SENIORS: Jayden Eubanks, Evan Wenner

WACL has busy holiday season planned

Weatherly Area Community Library will be part of a Christmas party for children at the Weatherly Museum this Saturday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the library will read stories and

give each child a page to color, along with crayons. The children may bring their coloring pages to the Library by December 11.

At Christmas in the Park, random pictures will be chosen to receive prizes.

On Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m. the Weatherly Area Community Library will host Lindsay Walsh, certified dog behavior consultant and author of the Times-Shamrock blog, “Petwise,” at the library to discuss how to provide the best possible life for your pets. She will discuss how the dog training industry has

changed over the years and what red flags to look for to make sure you’re getting a legitimately qualified training professional to work with your pet. She will also touch on the behavioral fallout she sees in puppies purchased from pet stores and irresponsible breeders and whether or not you should get a new pet for the holidays. She will hold a 15-minute Q&A session at the end of the presentation. Please register for this free

event by calling the library, 570-427-5085.

On December 11, the library will help children write a letter to Santa at Eurana Park during Christmas at the Park, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Storytime is scheduled on Friday, December 16, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Please register for Storytime to assure each child will have a craft to take home. Call the library, 570-427-5085, to register.

Remembering Bart Giamatti

by Matthew Paris

Paul Giamatti is a well-known character actor, an Oscar-nominated leading actor for his performance in the popular film, Sideways (2004). But this article isn’t about Paul; it’s about his dad, Angelo Bartlett Giamatti, popularly known as Bart.

The elder Giamatti played various roles during his life, including as a professor and, later, as university president at Yale University no less. But he is best known for the final act of his life, Commissioner of Major League Baseball. His love of the game brought him to that role, saying once (as a Red Sox fan), “The

only thing I ever wanted was to be president of the American League.”

That didn’t happen, but the next best thing did. In 1986, Giamatti was named president of the National League, leading to his appointment as Commissioner three years later. Giamatti wasn’t just a figurehead either. He spearheaded several improvements in the game, including improving the fan experience and mandating consistency across umpires in interpreting rules and calling games. Giamatti was also dedicated to social justice and pressured clubs to hire minority personnel, including managers, coaches, and in the front office.

Giamatti also didn’t shy away from taking action when he believed baseball’s integrity was at stake. His firm judgment regarding Pete Rose and gambling in baseball is

something for which Giamatti is widely known and praised. Giamatti also declined to reinstate Shoeless Joe Jackson by Commissioner’s rule.

Giamatti accomplished a lot during his days as Commissioner, even though his time in office was shortonly five months-the shortest tenure in the game’s history. He died of a heart attack in September 1989 at 51 years of age. Despite his incredibly short tenure as MLB Commissioner, Giamatti left his mark on the game.

Texas-based Matthew Paris writes for The Sports Column. His most recent book, A Confrontation of Souls and Words (a collection of poems about the emotions of everyday life), is available at Amazon.com.

ALA cooks for veterans

ALA CHEFS: Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly recently held their annual turkey dinner for veterans. Each veteran received two turkey dinners. More than 220 take-out dinners were distributed. Shown from left, front row, are Judy Moon, Theresa D’Andrea, and Betty Henry; back row, Georgia Farrow, Donna Thomas, Sally Mitchell, Georgeann Herling, and Judy Desrosiers. Missing is Rosann Leininger.

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Crestwood Football

Comets shut down Valley View for district championship

Crestwood opens state football playoffs Saturday in Philly

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

When it’s mid-November, the snow is flying, the wind is howling and the mercury plummets into the 20s, conditions aren’t all that ideal for an offense to thrive.

You need your defense to be at its best.

On a wintry Friday night at Crestwood High School, it was another lights-out performance from the Comets’ underrated defense that was the difference against Valley View. Safety Nick Miscavage picked off a pass, Lincoln Bibla and Robert Knight added fumble recoveries, and the defense

made big play after big play to keep the visiting Cougars down.

And when the clock ticked off its final seconds, top-seeded Crestwood was celebrating a 12-7 victory and the program’s second District 2 Class 4A football championship in the last three years.

“I’ve said for a while, we love being under the radar with that defense, with the offense getting all that look. But when it snows, and when it gets a little icky, the defense has to come through,” remarked Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli. The Comets did just that.

They pressured standout quarterback Adam Howanitz to 6-of-14 passing, held 1,000-yard rusher Connor Hilling to 71 yards on 20 carries, and kept the Valley View offense from ever gaining much traction on the snowy Crestwood Stadium turf.

And when the Comets needed a big stop, they got enough of them to repel the Cougars’ challenges. On Valley View’s first offensive series, Magnus Bibla came crashing in to get a strip sack of Howantiz, and brother Lincoln was there to pounce on the loose ball near midfield.

In the second quarter,

Miscavage made a leaping interception - his eighth of the season - to stop another

Valley View possession. And late in the first

The Crestwood High School football team poses with the championship plaque after winning the District 2 Class 4A title Friday night with a 12-7 victory over Valley View at Crestwood High School. It was the Comets’ second championship in three years, and third since 2014. They will open PIAA play Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, facing District 12 champ Bonner-Pendergast in the quarterfinal round.

Photo by Steve Stallone

half, Josh Hilpp made a shoestring tackle on a flea-flicker play to save a sure touchdown. Instead of getting on the board right before halftime, Valley View punted.

In between the two firsthalf turnovers, Crestwood strung together an 85-yard touchdown drive to take a 6-0 lead to the half.

Senior running back Noah Schultz (31 carries, 180 yards) capped the scoring march with a 6-yard scoring run, which came at 10:26 of the second quarter.

“Big plays by the defense really give us momentum,” offered senior linebacker and leading tackler Cole Kakalecik. “You saw after the one turnover tonight, we drove right down the field and got in the end zone.”

Knight came up big for the Comets in the third quarter.

With the Cougars making their deepest penetration of the game to that point, the 140-pound defensive back delivered a big fourth-down tackle of Howanitz at the Crestwood 5-yard line to keep Valley View out.

“On 4th and goal any team is going to look for their playmakers. I knew they were going to try and pass,” Knight explained. “Noah Schultz covered up the tight end so I kept my eyes on Howanitz. I saw him take off so I met him at the line of scrimmage and stopped him.”

Moments later, Knight recovered a Valley View fumble at the Comets’ 20-yard line, setting into motion an 80-yard scoring drive that put the Comets up 12-0 early in the fourth.

Schultz broke free up the middle on a 43-yard touchdown run with 10:26 remaining in the game.

Although the Cougars finally scored with 9:12 remaining

after Camryn Higgins’ long kickoff return set up Hilling’s 20-yard touchdown run, that was all the Comets would allow.

After Crestwood fumbled back to Valley View with 8:01 to play, the defense got it back with a fourthdown stop at their own 31. From there, they were able to run out the final 4:07 and begin celebrating the program’s third District 2 championship, joining the 2014 and 2020 teams.

Valley View (10-3) averaged 32.4 points per game against their 11 opponents not named Crestwood this season.

Against the Comets, the Cougars managed just 14 points in two games. They lost to Crestwood 20-7 on opening night.

“We all heard a lot about how they were much improved and we bought into it, and we prepared for that,” Kakalecik said. “I think we had a better preparation plan at the end.

“Having the guys up front, they kind of bolster our defense. They get it going. It kind of opens up the game for the linebackers and the secondary to do their thing and make plays,” he continued. “We play really well as a team, and I think that’s what ultimately led to

us getting here.”

Arcangeli said the pressure they put on Howanitz was huge. “You had to. You let that guy stand back there, with those receivers... To be able to get pressure, and be relentless every single play, every snap...it was the difference.”

Knight was hardly surprised. “Our defense has been showing up all year long, and we finally got the recognition that we needed,” he said of a unit that allows just 12.8 ppg. “As you can see, we held Valley View to seven points - again. We just show up every week.”

For the Comets, and especially their seniors, Friday’s championship was the culmination of a year-long commitment after they followed their 2020 championship with a 3-8 campaign in 2021.

“It was really special, especially considering last year we had a down year when we were 3-8,” noted Kakalecik. “We went through all the struggles, and now it feels good. Just one year later we got back to winning.”

“This is a big win,” added the smiling Knight. “Me and Noah (Schultz), we’ve been talking about this since we were 5 years old. This was our dream since we were

younger.

“Of this senior class there are about 10 of us that have been playing football together since we were young. We always had the dream of being the best team in the area, winning the chip, and to achieve that we had to outwork everyone.”

Two wins against both Valley View and Berwick, and victories over 6A schools Hazleton Area, Wilkes-Barre Area and Williamsport are part of Crestwood’s impressive 12-1 resume to date, one that earned them a trip to this weekend’s PIAA quarterfinals.

“You can see it on their faces. It means everything to them,” Arcangeli said during the championship celebration. “To go from 3-8 to a district title, through THAT schedule, and to go through two of them on that schedule two times (Valley View and Berwick)... You can’t do that unless you have an unbelievable group of seniors, great leaders, and people around them. I can’t say enough about them.

“They’re unbelievable.”

The Comets, winners of 11 straight games, will open the PIAA Class 4A tournament against District 12 champion Bonner-Pendergast (11-1), a 33-21 winner over Interboro.

The quarterfinal game is set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Northeast Super Site, 1199 East Sedgwick St., Philadelphia.

Out in the Open

PA deer season opens — Whitetail deer: a lifetime of memories

by Alex Zidock

The hide slid easily off the still-warm fat doe I took during mid-October’s Special Senior season.

Unlike other years where the hunt is what I remember, it will be the several pounds of venison JoAnne and I corned this year. Better than beef on Saint Patrick’s Day! That, along with the back straps for cheese steak sandwiches, chunks of crock pot stew meat, and a lot of course ground (because I make the best venison chili), is all now in the freezer.

Many years ago, I injured my back on the job. It was back when the regular whitetail season opened on Saturday. Friends scurried about with breakfast and other pre-dawn preparations at our Pocono deer camp, and I could not get out of the sack. The back pain was too severe. Eventually, I downed some painkillers, put an Ice-Hot patch on my lower back, and by 10 a.m., managed to get out of the cabin. Slowly I navigated the logging road near the camp,

heading up to an old apple orchard. What usually took 10 minutes took me more than an hour. At about 11:10 a.m., as I approached the mouth of the field, I saw an

antlerless deer fidgeting in my direction. A nine-point buck followed, I took my shot, and it’s the largest Pennsylvania Whitetail I ever took and the only one

hanging on my office wall. Besides the memory of the large deer, I learned stillhunting, slow and steady pays off. I continue to follow that principle.

Expanding populations, clearing land, and the need for food reduced the resource to the point where in the mid 1800s, there were very few deer in the state. In 1895 the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) was formed, then and now it still is primarily funded through hunting license sales and federal excise tax on guns and ammunition. The PGC manages the 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands, mostly purchased and maintained by hunters but also open to the public. Because of their diligent and best management practices, there continues to be more than enough deer for those individuals and families who enjoy hunting sports and pursue whitetail deer in Pennsylvania.

The fall hunting migration to Pennsylvania’s thousands of hunting camps brings facts and some embellished

stories for the campfire. And for a lot of the hunting fraternity, many new adventures have already played out during the recent archery and special early deer seasons. Memories made and memories soon to be made as the major whitetail deer hunting season gets underway.

The state-wide regular firearms deer hunting season opens on Saturday, November 26, and runs through December 10. Hunting is allowed on Sunday, November 27.