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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • Volume 41 – No. 17 ©2020, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved
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Kindness rocks! with WAHS community project Weatherly Area High School’s Kindness Club, advised by Miss Bobbi Ann Kufro, has been busy with its latest project. The venture had members paint rocks like those shown below that were placed around the town of Weatherly. Led by Olivia Hirko and assisted by her sister Karoline, at right, the project aims to brighten the day of members of the community. Positive images and messages like “Bee Happy,” “Stay Positive,” and “Peace“ were beautifully painted on the rocks. People are encouraged to
give the rocks a new home when they find them. Despite an angry pandemic within our midst, nothing should stop us from remembering others by continuing to spread joy and kindness. Kindness always matters.
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Dennison Twp. supports Penn Lake’s dam project by Seth Isenberg At their November meeting, Dennison Township supervisors agreed to support Penn Lake Park Borough’s application for grants to repair their dam, shown at right. The township would lend its support as a sub-applicant. There would be no fees incurred to Dennison. Supervisors also see there would be benefits to Dennison property owners along Wrights Creek. In regular business, the 2021 budget was presented to be read. It totals $718,550, and will mean no tax increase. Supervisors signed the township on to Luzerne County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, as they did six years ago. It was agreed to set up a meeting with Atty. Matt Boyd about the ongoing issues with the Mendez property. The property is likely headed for sheriff’s sale next spring, but there are problem now, and fines and fees from before, making it very complicated. Bills of $10,645 were approved. Of these, the usual $2,522 went towards police; $1,975 went to County Waste for the fall cleanup dumpster load, plus $638 for monthly garbage;
$1,008 for heating oil to Mengle Oil; donations to the White Haven Ambulance and to the Community Library were $1,000 each; plus payroll of $1,911. Income for October was $10,033. Expenses were $10,805. There is $444,280 in savings, $87,196 in the roads fund, $45,202 in the sewer revenue fund plus $15,552 in checking, plus $29,393 in the general fund. For reports, White Haven Police conducted 46 hours of patrols, and there was one incident that used 4.72 hours. The Dennison Twp. Volunteer Fire Company reported responding to three calls last month, a structure fire, a vehicle accident and a tree down. Roadmaster James Yackiel had a busy month clearing
roads of fallen tree branches, clearing storm drains and getting the township truck ready for this winter. There was some pothole patching, and early in the month, some grass cutting. He discussed when to order salt, and said he wanted to use what’s still in the shed before the next load arrives. Emergency management coordinator Chris Zweibel reported COVID numbers are going up in the area. Property owner Tom Hughes was given the okay to divide land into two lots, one five acres and the other, two. Supervisors will meet December 2 at 6 p.m., at the township building in Middleburg.
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Editorial
Giving thanks by Seth & Ruth Isenberg
It’s been a tradition for us to talk about what we are thankful for as part of the Thanskgiving issue. Well, 2020 has made this editorial a bit more difficult. We’ve had a year dominated by national politics, and infected by a highly contagious disease. Regarding those, we’re thankful to have the election winding down, and we’re also thankful that the vaccine is nearly ready, along with more effective treatments for the virus. Looking further out, we’re thankful that there is reduced war in the world, and less terrorism. The world hasn’t shed its neighbor disputes and economic contests, but for the most part, since most of them have not been shooting at each other, we’ll take the good news. We are thankful for our readers, subscribers and advertisers, who have helped us weather this strange year and stay as a print publication to serve the community. We’re thankful for Zoom and other communications technology that allows us to connect with each other even while we’re staying apart from each other because of the pandemic. Ten or 15 years ago, we would have been far more isolated. On a personal note, we’re thankful each other. We are thankful for the return of dogs into our home — while we understand that a pet is not for everyone, the two have been great stress-relievers. And we’re grateful for friends, family, community and hopes for a brighter future.
Mullery announces Freeland office will close on Nov. 30 State Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Luzerne, today announced the closure of his Freeland office location effective Nov. 30. “In Luzerne County, I have been the only state representative to operate two full-time legislative offices,” Mullery said. “However, Pennsylvania is facing a historic budget
shortfall which is affecting all government services including our district offices in the 119th legislative district.” Mullery noted all constituent inquiries should be directed to the Nanticoke Office: 156 S. Market St., Nanticoke. Constituents should check his website, or call his office at 570-740-7031, for outreach
locations and times. “I am confident in my staff’s ability to address all concerns from one centrally located office,” Mullery added. “My staff and I remain vigilant in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and when it is safe, we will resume legislative outreach in the southern part of our district.”
From the Archives
Not our Archives—Jay Holder Jr. found these images of the two train stations that used to grace White Haven, and sent them to us from Spokane. We’d welcome other old images of White Haven and Weatherly.
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Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Victoria Ines Garcia Gonzalez of Hazleton, Pennsylvania in the Estate of VICTOR AGUIRRE A/K/A VICTOR AGUIRRE GARCIA, late of Hazleton City, Pennsylvania, who died on May 24, 2016. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Administrator named or to: Alexis C. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 11/26
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued in the Estate of Clara E. Getz a/k/a Clara Elizabeth Getz, late of 18 State Route 940, Kidder Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania who died on the 4th day of April, 2020 by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Edgar L. Getz, of 18 State Route 940, White Haven PA 18661. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102, Drums, PA 18222 12/3
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Register of Wills of Luzerne County has issued Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Nancy A. Houser a/k/a Nancy Houser, late of 815 W. 8th Street, Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania who died on October 16, 2020 to the Executor, Jeffrey House, 55 N. Greenbriar Road, Drums PA 18222. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102, Drums, PA 18222 12/10
WAHS lists first quarter honors Mr. Anthony DeSpirito, Principal at the Weatherly Area High School, has released the Honor Roll for the First Marking Period.
Croy, Sierra McLaughlin, Kyle Michaels, Grace Miller, Antonia Prete, Kelly Royer, Isabella Wagner
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL:
FIRST HONORS:
Students must achieve a 95 average or better with no grade below 90. FRESHMEN: Taylor Davidovich, Niklaus Eroh, Kaylee Gaydoscik, Kendall Gerhart, Milana Grier, Samantha Hibbler, Isobel Hoffman, Marissa Hoffman, Bethany Houser, Jack James, Mellanie Marshman, Trinity McCutcheon, Serenity Stoudt SOPHOMORES: Michael Berger, Owen Broskoskie, Jonathan Darraugh II, Adrianna Dotzel, Huntyr Eichhorst, Angelina Fewins, Danielle Gordon, Karoline Hirko, Taylor Jones, Emma Kane, Christal Kislan, Ian McLaurin, Kelly Michaels, Jack Nemshick, Abigail Paisley, Alicia Schertrumpf, Brianna Shuman, Nathan Tripp, Madison vonFrisch, Jenna Winkler JUNIORS: Hope Hornberger, Elizabeth Knight, Yesenia Landeros-Gutierrez, Gianna Lowman, Timothy Maguschak, Rhianne Markovchick, Owen Podgers, Richard Ray, Mason Stewart SENIORS: Ethan Broskoskie, Alexis Colecio, Amanda Colecio, Giuseppe Covello, Luke Derr, Jaiden Evangelista, Michael Gower Jr., Shayla Heitczman, Madilyn Hinkle, Olivia Hirko, Ashley James, Lilli Kunkle, Tanya McCroy, Tiffany Mc-
Students must achieve a 90 average or better with no grade below 85. FRESHMEN: Juliette Bartel, Mason Claypoole, Riley Foley, Rebecca Green, Erin Prete, Brianna Pugh, Jonathan Sachs, Reina Whalen SOPHOMORES: Jayden Eubanks, Wyatt Higgins, Jonathan Hoffman, Raynessa Paulino Diaz, Rebecca Schell, Alivia Stefansky, Ivan Venne JUNIORS: Jessica Moser SENIORS: Gabriel Centrella, Antonio Colecio, Holly Gehman, Skylar Koslop, Trevor Lowman, Elizabeth Marshman, Skyler Provizzi, Scott Zoscin
SECOND HONORS: Students must achieve an 85 average or better with no grade below 80. FRESHMEN: NONE SOPHOMORES: Dylan Buck, Tyler Fosburg JUNIORS: Frank Willis III SENIORS: Alexandra Bloom, Trusten Dempsey, Kory Harhart, Jacob Solonoski
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Obituaries
PAUL J. McDONALD Paul J. McDonald of Weatherly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, GILBERT JOHN GERHARD November Former Carbon County William H. Gerhard and his 17, 2020, Treasurer, Gilbert John wife, Donna, of WeathersurroundGerhard, ly; daughter, Lori A. Mahon ed by his of Wetzel and her husband, Bernie, of family. Run Road, Weatherly; brother, Thomas Born NoPacker C. Gerhard and his wife, vember Township, Betty, of Weatherly; 7 grand8, 1935 to Weatherchildren; 10 great-grandchilKathryn ly, passed dren; 1 great-great-grandMcDonald (nee Heeney), he away child; and many nieces and attended Weatherly High peacefulnephews. School where he met his fuly Friday, Gilbert graduated from ture bride, Dorothy Kostic. November Weatherly High School, After high school, Paul 20, 2020 at home while sur- and served honorably in the served in the Army and was rounded by his family, at 85 United States Army. He commissioned as an MP at years of age. Forts Benning and Gordon served 10 years as Carbon Born Saturday, March 30, County treasurer, worked before returning to PA where 1935 in Hudsondale, he was as township manager for he continued his service in the the son of the late Homer Kidder Township, and was a PA National Guard. Following Gerhard. He was also prede- Metropolitan Life Insurance his discharge, he moved to NJ ceased by his sisters, Alice where he mastered the printagent. ing trade and raised his family. Boganski and Mary Meyers. Gilbert served on the Paul and Dorothy were Surviving are his beloved Pennsylvania Republican the proud parents of Paul T. wife of 63 years, Shirley Party Committee for the McDonald (Debie), John J. Ann (Argust) Gerhard; sons State of Pennsylvania as David J. Gerhard and his Treasurer. Family, sitting by McDonald, Sharon A. McDonhis window admiring nature, ald, and Thomas McDonald wife, Debra of Freeland, and and his deer were important (Karen). Paul also leaves three to Gilbert. He will be greatly grandchildren, Grace, Sean and Ryan McDonald. missed by all. After raising their family, Funeral arrangements Paul and Dorothy built their have been entrusted to the retirement home and moved Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services back to Weatherly in 1990. They enjoyed playing cards, of Weatherly. trips to the casino, and being A Celebration of Gilbert’s Philip J. Jeffries with family. Paul was preceded life will be held on Saturin death by Dorothy in 2013 day November 28, from the Funeral Home and his son, Paul T. in 2015. funeral home at 11 a.m., & Cremation Services Rev. Robert VonFrisch to Private funeral arrangeA Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. ments have been entrusted to celebrate. Friends may call 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral from 9 a.m. until time of 570-427-4231 services. Home & Cremation Services Memorials in his honor to: of Weatherly. E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. Carbon County Animal Interment is in St. Nicholas Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor Shelter R.C.C. Cemetery, Weatherly. www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com 77 West 13th Street In lieu of flowers, Paul›s A new approach to funeral and family requests a donation to Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 cremation care. Looking forward to the American Cancer Society Online condolences may serving White Haven, Dennison, Lehigh, and Foster Townships. if you are able. be made to the family All arrangements and consultations Online condolences or a at www.griffithsfuneralfrom the comfort of your home. homes.com fond memory of Paul may be Guiding families through expressed by visiting www. difficult times. griffithsfuneralhomes.com
FAYE JOANNE GARBER Aubrey, Alanna, Cash, Kolton, Faye JoAnne Garber, 85, Kaiya, Damian, Dominic, Colof Hazleton, passed away on Wednesday, in, and Camryn. A 1952 graduate of WeathNovember 18, 2020 at erly High School, Faye was Lehigh Val- devoted to her family and ley Hospital enjoyed taking care of all. Upon Don’s retirement, they - Hazleton moved to Florida and worked Campus. as cast members at Disney Born World for 15 years. Faye was Sunday, an accomplished baker, cook, Novemand seamstress. She was ber 25, 1934 in Rock Glen, also a scorekeeper for varishe was the daughter of the ous Weatherly Wrecker High late Romaine and Marquean School sports teams alongside (Webster) Shafer. Faye was her husband, Donald. also predeceased by her husPrivate funeral arrangeband of 67 years, Donald M. ments have been entrusted to Garber on October 3, 2019; the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral and grandson Chaz Holland Home & Cremation Services in 2010. Surviving are daughters Lin- of Weatherly, with interment in Union Cemetery, Weathda L. Petruska, wife of James erly. of Walnutport, Laurie HolMemorials in her name to: land of Jim Thorpe, and Laine Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. Hoffman of Hazleton; grandAll Saints Parish children Chuck Holland, Leah 35 North Cleveland Street Holland, Lynn Hoffman, Jr., McAdoo, PA 18237 Jaime Cavuoto, Michole Pignato; and great-grandchildren BEVERLY C. GUTOSKY ter, Leslie Sincavage and her Beverly C. Gutosky, wife, husband Les of Weatherly; mother, grandmother, sister, brother, Floyd Alexander and of Dellen his wife Cathy; and grandchilLane, Weatherly, dren, Lillianna, Madison, and Kaylee. passed A graduate of Springdale away on High School of Springdale, Tuesday, Arkansas, Beverly received November 17, 2020, at her business degree from Lehigh Val- Fayettville Business College. A ley Hospice talented quilter, and member of the Cranberry Quilt Guild, Allentown at 66 years Beverly made many intricate quilts that hang throughout of age. her home, and are cherished Born Wednesday, November 3, 1954 in Crossett, Arkan- by many. sas. She was the daughter of Private arrangements are entrusted to the Philip J. Jefthe late Floyd H., and Beulah fries Funeral Home & Crema(Bates) Alexander. She was tion Services of Weatherly. also predeceased by her son, Online condolences may be Josh D. Gutosky on December made to the family at www. 8, 2013. griffithsfuneralhomes.com Surviving are her husband, Steven G. Gutosky; daugh-
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Obituaries WILLIAM G. BACHART band, Doug of Wilkes-Barre, William G. Bachart, Sr., 78 of Weatherly, passed away on and Michele Caravella and her husband, John of WeatherTuesday, ly; brother, Norman BachaNovember 17, 2020, at rt and his wife, Virginia of Weatherly; 11 grandchildren; WilkesBarre Gen- 5 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Donald Hartzeral Hosel of Weatherly. pital after Private funeral services a lengthy have been entrusted to Philip illness. He J. Jeffries Funeral Home and was the Cremation Services, Weathbeloved erly. husband of Cecelia (Zubick) Interment is in St. Mary’s Bachart for 55 years. R.C.C. Cemetery, Beaver Born Saturday, August 22, Meadows. 1942 in Weatherly, Bill was To share a fond memory of the son of the late Norman Bachart, Sr. and the late Eliz- “Grutz” or offer condolence abeth (Stritz) Bachart-Tee. He please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com was also predeceased by his sister, Carol Hartzel, and infant brother, Robert Bachart “Buffalo Bill” was Lutheran by faith and a member of St Medicare Open Matthews Union Church. He Enrollment Scams was a truck driver who enIt’s open enrollment seajoyed spending time with his son, which means it is also family and playing checkers. In his youth Bill was affection- Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have until ately known throughout the December 7 to shop for the valley as “Grutz.” best deal for their health care Surviving are son, William dollar. Unfortunately some of G. Bachart, Jr. and his wife, the deals they will be offered Cindy of Weatherly; daughwon’t be deals at all. ters, Teresa Wagner of LansJust like in other years, ford, and her companion Joe Medicare scams spike during Sanzi, Denise Ward and her open enrollment season with husband, Michael of Weatherly, Cathy Keen and her hus- scammers posing as insurance
PAUL F. MATUSICK Matusick; brothers, John Paul F. Matusick, of HudA. Matusick and his comsondale passed away of Friday, No- panion, Judy Skinner of Havember 20, zleton, Charles A. Matusick at his home of Weatherly, and Matthew Matusick of Wapwallopen; on 12 Station Lane in sisters, Mary A. Coyle and Weatherly, her husband, Robert of while in Hazleton, Ann Matusick the loving and her companion, Mick care of his Fatula of Beaver Meadows, Martha Matusick and her family, at companion, Dave Bevans of 63 years of age. Beaver Meadows, and BarBorn Monday, August bara Matusick of Mountain 5, 1957 in Rochester, New York, he was the son of John Top; nephews and nieces, Eric and Nicholas LaRocMatusick and Margaret co, Amanda and Charlie (Thompson) Matusick of Wapwallopen. In addition to Matusick, John and Kevin his parents he is survived by Coyle; great-nephews Allen his wife, Kelly (Youngcourt) and Gabriel Powell; mother-in-law Ellen Youngcourt; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A 1976 graduate of Hazleproviders calling and emailing ton High School, Paul was a about free gifts or limited time mechanic for J. D. Trucking. offers. These scams are all He adored the companiondesigned to capture informaship of his dog Lucy who was tion scammers can use to bill his pride and joy. Paul was an Medicare for bogus services avid motorcycle rider. and treatment. Funeral arrangements have Be suspicious of anyone been entrusted to the Philip J. who calls, emails or visits you Jeffries Funeral Home & Crepromoting a Medicare plan. Le- mation Services of Weatherly. gitimate health plans can only A Mass of Christian burial contact you if you’ve requested will be celebrated on Wednesinformation. Don’t give person- day November 25, at 10 a.m. al information to anyone who from Our Lady of Lourdes calls or visits out of the blue R.C.C. of Weatherly. and always review your MediA visitation will take place care or explanation of benefits on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. statement to ensure fraudulent from the funeral home. charges aren’t included. Interment will be in Calvary Be a fraud fighter! If you Cemetery, Drums. can spot a scam, you can stop Online condolences may be a scam.Visit the AARP Fraud made to the family at www. Watch Network at www.aarp. griffithsfuneralhomes.com org/fraudwatchnetwork or Visit our website at call the AARP Fraud Watch pocononewspapers.com Network Helpline at 1-877908-3360 to report a scam or for in-between-issue get help if you’ve fallen victim. stories and events
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Scholarships for vets CDL training Lehigh Carbon Community College (L-CCC) has received a grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration to provide training scholarships for veterans, spouses and children of veterans, including those in the National Guard and Reservists. The funding will cover full tuition for CDL Class A licensing, a 172-hour course. Weekday or weekend programs are available at LCCC’s main campus in Schnecksville. Requirements include: • Current driver’s license • Minimum of 21 years of age • Must pass a DOT physical and a DOT drug test administered by an L-CCC approved physician (tuition covers this visit) • Must show proof of an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and provide criminal history records that will be reviewed at time of interview/ CDL tour • Military persons must show proof of military service including DD-214 or 215, DD-256 or NGB Form 22 • Family members must show proof of relationship to military service member, such as birth certificate or marriage license
There are a limited number of full tuition scholarships available, and training must be completed by September 30, 2021. For more information about LCCC’s CDL program, visit www.lccc.edu/cdl. For information about this veteran scholarship, contact CDL Admissions Representative Jack Bruer at 610-7991704 or jbruer@lccc.edu, or Julie Trumbauer, LCCC Workforce Coordinator, at 610-7991942 or jtrumbauer@lccc.edu.
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Veterans Corner What Veterans Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (“Note, the actual press release was shortened from original release due to space constraints and limited to vital information for veterans.”) The VA is working with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to plan how to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine soon as it is available, all while prioritizing veteran safety. Your VA medical facility will update you when vaccines are available. The plan will be a phased approach based on scientific and historical evidence. COVID-19 vaccine implementation will include an initial limited supply to the most vulnerable, then a general implementation phase, when large supplies of the vaccine will be available to Veterans who want to receive one. To learn the latest information visit CDC COVID-19 Vaccine.
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Saving VFW Post 6216 The TV show “Bar Rescue” first aired Sunday, March 29, 2020. It is a show where a team of experts take over a bar business for 4 days and revive its business plan and implement new strategies for success. The show’s banner line was “In this week’s episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Albuquerque to rescue VFW Post 6216.” This rescue is different because it is not rescuing a struggling bar, but a fully functioning VFW Post. Taffer will attempt to boost membership of young veterans and raise funds for VFW Post 6216 by doing a “Bar Rescue” makeover. This does not imply that any VFW posts need outside help, or is in any way struggling, it does imply that a veteran is a veteran, 18 or 80 years old. It does imply that the ongoing mission of
Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com
the VFW since its formation as stated by VFW National is: “We trace our roots back to 1899 to 1902 when veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans’ pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, these veterans banded together to help each other and formed organizations that would eventually become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.” It brought out the fact, that the young veterans are not there at the Posts, and that the Posts have the appearance of being only for the older generations of veterans. It ended with the VFW and its Auxiliary reaching out and
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hosting an event to bring in all generations of veterans. Currently there are 1.5 million members of the VFW and VFW Auxiliary, down from 5 Million in 2016. The number of veterans in the United States declined by about a third, from 26.4 million in 2018 to 18.0 million in 2000, Each year, 200,000 eligible veterans return from military service, yet there is little incentive to join “Service organizations.” The show pointed out that existing Posts need to do more to attract young veterans and go beyond the bar room approach. Research has shown returning younger veterans who
have comradeship with others who served before them transition much better. Though there may be a generation gap, they all lived the same ordeals, speak the same language only true veterans know. It’s also time for the younger returning veterans to give the VFW a chance. Do not listen to negativity but come see for yourself and become part of the leadership. In the coming years, all veterans will need each other more than ever. The VFW is for all of us, 17 to 100+. We all earned a seat, we all earned a say, and we all owe it to memory of those who did not return.
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Inspiring Thoughts Thanksgiving seems to get lost between Halloween and Christmas, while it should be front and center. Ghosts and dragons and skeletons, who rule until the end of October, are suddenly replaced by Santa and snowmen. Occasionally, there is a manger scene. This should not surprise us since God often takes a secondary place in many lives.
Sadly, God usually gets only the leftovers: church attendance if nothing more exciting is happening, giving to others if anything is left after our needs and wants are satisfied, prayer when we have exhausted our own solutions. The pandemic has only given us another excuse. Many church services are cancelled or only virtual making absence easier.
by Ann Adams
While there are legitimate reasons to avoid others, we can still draw close to God. Close contact with Him will not give us Covid-19. We are now being told to avoid family gatherings at Thanksgiving. Will people remember to thank the God who gives them life and provides their needs? Christmas promises to be similar, even though
we are supposedly celebrating Jesus Christ’s birthday. Let us remember, however we celebrate the holidays, that Thanksgiving has little meaning unless we give thanks to God. Christmas has no meaning at all without Christ. Sadly, this Christmas, many will be celebrating Xmas rather than Christmas. Let’s be sure to give God His rightful place.
Christmas Invitation “We’re having a service On Christmas Day. Are you coming?” “I’ll think about it.” It’s a good thing He didn’t think about it – He did it! He came! -Ann Adams
National Museum of Industrial History debuts new exhibit featuring industrial photography of Stephen Mallon Machines of Interest: The Selected Works of Stephen Mallon, a new exhibit featuring over two dozen original prints from the New York-based photographer, is currently on display at Bethlehem’s National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH). Machines of Interest highlights Mallon’s most recent projects in a celebration of beauty and function intersecting with the natural world. The exhibit features photos from the artist’s collection spanning life on the rails to deconstruction in the recycling yard to unique perspectives of human-made machines. Stephen’s work will give visitors a look at industry like never before. “Stephen’s crisp, detailed, and beautiful images are something to behold,” said Glenn Koehler, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at NMIH. “His eye for finding beauty in industrial landscapes and his diverse body of work will resonate with everyone from art enthusiasts to engineers to hobby photographers.” Stephen Mallon is well
known for his series Next Stop Atlantic featuring decommissioned NYC Subway cars as they are retired to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean as artificial reefs, as well as his series Brace for Impact which chronicles the reclamation of the plane successfully landed in the waters of the Hudson River by Captain “Sully” Sullenburger. Mallon’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries internationally, and his work has been written about in publications that include National Geographic, The New Yorker, New York Times, Vanity Fair, Wired, Stern, PetaPixel, Viral Forest, BuzzFeed, New York Magazine, and The Huffington Post. Mallon’s work has also been featured on CNN, CBS, MSNBC, and NPR. Entry to Machines of Interest: The Selected Works of Stephen Mallon is included in regular museum admission. The exhibit will be on view through March 7. More information on the exhibit can be found at https://www. nmih.org/machines-of-interest. The museum is currently operating on modified hours
“The End” courtesy of Stephen Mallon, one of over two dozen photos on display at Mallon’s new exhibit “Machines of Interest” at Bethlehem’s National Museum of Industrial History. The exhibit runs through March 7. and procedures due to the foot, 100-year-old former About NMIH COVID-19 pandemic. For Bethlehem Steel facility on the current hours and protocols A Smithsonian Institulargest private brownfield in please visit https://www. tion-affiliate, the National Mu- America, the Museum is home nmih.org/nmih-reopenseum of Industrial History is to exciting exhibits, engaging ing/ for the most up-to-date dedicated to preserving Amer- programs, and amazing histoinformation. ica’s rich industrial heritage. ry. Learn more at nmih.org. Housed in an 18,000-square-
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Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly were presented with a painting done by members of Brownie Troop 34320. The painting project was a requirement for their Painting Badge. The Brownies each painted a different piece of paper without knowing what each piece was to create this wonderful mural. The girls also made cards for the Post members. The painting hangs in the Post Home. Shown from left are Theresa D’Andrea, Mackenzie Graham and Georgeann Herling.
CCAL virtual holiday mixer On December 9, the Carbon County Art League’s first Ugly Sweater Virtual Holiday Mixer will be held via Zoom, link sent to members only. Existing 2020 annual memberships in good standing have been extended through December 2021.
Any artist interested in joining the league e-mail: info@ carboncountyart.com, or visit CarbonCounty Art.com website directly; join before the end of December 2020 and pay only $20, versus the regular annual fee of $25.
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Find the annual Freeland Community AdventCarol Songfest on Facebook and YouTube The Covid 19 Pandemic could not stop the annual annual Freeland Community Advent/Christmas Carol Songfest. Pastor Glen Huelholt and his team of dedicated musicians, unable to hold a public songfest this year, have
been able to create a Virtual Songfest Video that will be available for viewing on local community Facebook pages and Youtube. Pastor Huelholt was able to recruit a wonderfully talented group of vocalists and in-
strumentalists for the video. Vocalists are Venessa Vicoso performing “O Holy Night”, John Layton performing “Ave Maria”, John and Venessa will also present “The Prayer”, Joe McGarry sings “There is a Crown”, Rebecca Hinkle sings
“Jesu Bambino” and Jack James performs “Mary Did You Know”. Instrumentalists Frank Balon plays “O Come O Come Emmanual” and “Hallelujah Chorus”, Janet Hartman performs “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” and the String Ensemble of Melanie Pensock on Cello, Maryjo Cross on Violin and Tina Lizbinski on Violin perform the pieces “Fantasy on Greensleeves” and “Pacem Noel”. Janet Hartman and Dan DeMelfi were accompanists for the various performers. Members of the clergy offering short messages and prayers are Father Michael Kloton, Reverends Paul and Barbara Lucia, Pastor Jere-
my Yadsko and Pastor Glen Huelholt. Viewers will be asked to send a freewill offering, if they so choose to the Freeland Presbyterian Church, c/o Leone Mcclellan, 626 Front Street, Freeland PA 18224 with the note “Songfest.” Donations will be divided between the Rotary Christmas Basket and the Freeland YMCA scholarships. The Virtual Songfest Video will be available for viewing on Sunday, November 27, the first Sunday of Advent on Freeland and Weatherly community Facebook pages and Youtube. Search: Freeland Community Songfest 2020.
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Seth’s Sightings This last weekend turned out to be perfect for yard work. Temperatures were normal, but the weather was sunny and dry on Saturday, while on Sunday cloudy with the promise of rain. We have a leaf pick-up where we live, so the rain helped settle the piles in place ahead of the vacuum truck. Saturday, I split my yard work time with some ladder time. I have gutter covers on the tree side of the house, but this year, a lot of pine needles got through the mesh, so I went in and hand-cleaned. Normally, I need to remove some leaves, so the mound of needles was a surprise… now gone. I left most of the raking work until Sunday. I chose to put our big pointer, Bull, out on a cable on Sunday, as he wanted me keep watch on me. That didn’t
mean he couldn’t get himself into trouble while I raked. He managed to tangle himself up, leading to a pitiful cry for help. I gently untangled his back leg from the cable…and his front leg — like a pretzel. When I moved out of his sight, he spent that time making unhappy noises. I moved around to the back, and Ruth brought him inside, then put him out into the back yard where he could see me again. Except that wasn’t good enough, and he spent a lot of time complaining that I was on the other side of the fence. Spookie, our terrier mix, was out with him, and she was content that I was somewhere near, amusing herself by shredding a toy. I have discovered a YouTube couple with a German Shorthair male like ours. It’s just 1 year old, but now I can com-
From the Archives From The Weatherly Herald November 26, 1970 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers The front page features a poem written by Mrs. Charles Smith on the subject of Thanksgiving.
Former commander of the Eroh-Warner Post VFW Jerry Roof was honored with the presentation of a life membership.
43 members of the Future Homemakers of America of Weatherly Area High School made 1,318 hoagies during their recent fundraiser. A picture A photo shows justice of the shows the girls lined up at a long peace Frank Romano of Weath- table, building and bagging. erly meeting his niece, Maria Giovanna (67) of Rosario, ArRichard Garber will head gentina. He’s not seen her since the Weatherly Area Booster she was two months old, and Club next year. she and her family were leaving Italy for Argentina. Inside photos include two celebrations of Golden AnniSt. Nicholas Parochial versaries: School published an honor Leah and Charles Cowell of Carbon Street, and Janetroll in this issue, for grades 2 ta and Albert Ebinger of 2nd to 8, listing 16 names. Street.
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pare. It seems the dogs are vocal and somewhat stubborn. Sunday afternoon, it was either watching the Eagles game, or more raking. Having decent raking weather is a higher priority, but, if it were decent football I might have found reason to come back in. I checked — it was a lousy game. Once I finished and went back inside, I also kept watch on the Patriots — another lousy game. Looking for some good football, I added the Carolina Panthers. They used a quarterback who last started in the XFL, PJ Walker, a Temple grad. Walker threw a better game than Carson Wentz, or Cam Newton. Newton failed to lead the Patriots to a win they really needed. It’s time for both the Eagles and Patriots to look at other QBs…too bad neither of them recruited Walker. Sunday night’s KC vs. Vegas game was fun right through to the end, so I enjoyed some good football too. Saturday, football was a wash, with Penn State losing a game they needed to win. If the team gets serious this week, they can beat Michigan this weekend. Our neighborhood’s beginning to look good with Christmas lights. As part of my yard work, I managed to get some lights strung. I plan to add more. I’d rather a holiday lights celebration than the dark and cold. Our week has been spent emptying my uncle Slater’s apartment, which is no fun at all. With the early Journal-Herald this week, we have an extra day to get the move done. It’s going to be our Thanksgiving weekend’s primary activity.
We will have a Thanksgiving meal with friends, just a small group so no problems with the mask or gathering counters. Afterwards, we’ll make video calls to our families in Charlotte, Spokane, Worcester, Annapolis, Princeton and Yuba City… funny to think how far our family has now spread. Sightings of note have been limited to a proud buck with a beautiful rack keeping company with a herd near Weatherly. Most of the local hunters have hopes to gain him as a trophy — and some good eating. Also sighted, this past Monday the bald eagle was back, this time over Weatherly with his mate. The two of them were circling above town, enjoying
the sunshine and looking for rodents in the cemetery. A friend showed us a picture of a wild boar that he had bagged earlier this fall — 300+ pounds. His freezer is full … pork everything this winter at his house. There’s a birthday to celebrate, Ruth’s. I’m having fun looking for something special for her. Next week, my father turns 91. He’s been under the weather, so the gift I’m hoping for is for him to be healthy again. Our wishes are for all our readers to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. As usual, we hope that as the holiday shopping season starts, that readers also take time to shop local.
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Will ‘Judgement Day’ wins propel Ohio State and Northwestern to the Big Ten title game? by Frank Fear There’s every reason to believe the answer is yes. That’s because benefits awaited the Buckeyes and Wildcats after last Saturday’s big divisional showdown games – win or lose – and especially if they won. Now, even if OSU and NU stumble along the way, each team owns the tie-breaker against their just-vanquished rivals, Indiana and Wisconsin, respectively. There’s something else, too--relatively soft schedules beckon. OSU will face Illinois, MSU, and Michigan to close out the regular season, while NU goes against MSU, Minnesota, and Illinois. Note that both teams go through non-contenders Illinois and Michigan State. While there’s no question that Big 10 eyes last weekend were riveted on those two divisional games, I found the four undercard games to be quite interesting, too. The Michigan-Rutgers game was a tale of two cities. Rutgers went up 17-0 by the 4-minute mark of the second quarter, but Michigan scrambled back to take the lead with 5 minutes left in the game. Then, Knights’ QB Noah Vedral engineered a spectacular 75-yard, 16-play drive, that culminated in a game-tying 6-plus-two sequence with 27 seconds left to play. Both teams looked inept in the OT periods until UM’s defense stepped up and intercepted Vedral’s end-zone pass to seal the Michigan win in the third OT. But perhaps the bigger storyline of the night for UM was this: replacement QB
sophomore Cade McNamara played well, going 27-36 for 360 yards and a whopping four TDs. But here’s the thing. While Michigan’s offensive woes may be over, its defense remains concerning. While the UM-Rutgers game was exciting, ‘shocking’ is the best word to describe Illinois’ win over the Huskers. That’s because it’s not just that the Illini won, but how they did it. QB Brandon Peters was terrific, going 18-25 for 205 yards and one rushing TD. And Peters didn’t do it alone. He was backed by two 100+yard rushers – Mike Epstein (113) and Chase Brown (110), who (as a tandem) averaged nearly 6 yards-a-carry and scored three TDs. Bottom line: Nebraska was outplayed and outclassed by a lower-tier Big Ten team. The head-scratching continues in Lincoln. While Illinois was terrific, Minnesota was lucky to exit Friday with a home win against Purdue. Holding the lead with 6:10 left in the game, the Gophers mimicked their nickname (gopher-it) on 4th down deep in their own territory. They failed and Purdue took over at the UM 31-
yard line. Purdue drove to the UM 16, where J.D. Dellinger couldn’t connect on a 33-yard FG attempt, his second miss of the night. Later (with 58 seconds left), the Boilers got hosed when officials charged TE Payne Durham with phantom offensive pass interference on an end-zone catch that would have been given Purdue the win. Minnesota intercepted Jack Plummer on the very next play. Finally, in State College, Iowa dominated a team for the third consecutive week. Penn State’s early 7-3 lead evaporated quickly, and by night’s end, the Hawkeyes had nearly doubled the score on the Lions, 41-21. During its win streak, the Hawkeyes have outscored their opponents, 125-35. Penn State, on the other hand, continues with what (inexplicably) has become a lost season. Last year, PSU was an 11-2, Cotton Bowl-winning team with a good share of its starters returning for 2020. Here’s hoping 2020 is a ‘blip year.’ What’s on tap for this weekend? Here’s what I think.
Friday night: Nebraska at Iowa (opened IOWA -12): The turnaround Hawkeyes (opened the season 0-2) will win go to 4-2 by having their way with the porous NU defense. Ohio State at Illinois (opened OSU -30): Illinois (another much improved, turnaround team) won’t have enough to keep pace with the Buckeyes. Despite showing poorly in the second half against IU, OSU is still very much in the national playoff picture. Maryland at Indiana (opened IU -15): This game may be closer than many think (I love MD’s QB Taulia Tagovailoa). But let’s give credit where it’s due. The best IU team in 50 years has outstanding skill players in QB Michael Penix, Jr. and receivers Miles Marshall, David Ellis, and Ty Fryfogle. Northwestern at Michigan State (opened NU -9): The Fighting Fitzgeralds have too much for the struggling Spartans–a team that has scored just 7 points in its last two games, and is figuring out who to start at QB (Lombardi or Thorne). Either one (or both) will go up
against a stout NU defense that features one of the nation’s best secondaries. Ouch! Penn State at Michigan (opened UM -4: The trendy bet will be Michigan, but don’t count out the Lions to win in Ann Arbor. In fact, don’t be surprised if PSU runs the table– beating UM, Rutgers, and MSU in succession – to finish 3-5. Minnesota at Wisconsin (opened WISC -21): The Gophers have been a huge disappointment - mostly depressing and not impressing in two wins. Now they face a Badgers team with claws out after dropping a must-win game at Northwestern. Don’t be surprised if UW tops the spread. Rutgers at Purdue (opened PURDUE -13): Purdue is the conference’s best 2-2, and the Boilers should be 3-1. Yes, Rutgers is getting better under Greg Schiano – just not good enough yet to beat the Boilers on the road. Besides, RU is coming off consecutive home losses after early leads evaporated. _____ BIG10 fan Frank Fear is the managing editor of The Sports Column.
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Pocono Raceway releases 2021 NASCAR schedule Pocono Raceway will once again host a NASCAR doubleheader weekend in 2021, track officials announced last
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Then, on Sunday, the second NASCAR Cup Series race will go green at Pocono. 2020’s race weekend was held without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic, but officials are planning for the 2021 weekend to be open to the public. Tickets and camping options are on sale now, including multi-day ticket bundles available for Saturday and Sunday. Tickets purchased directly through
the track include the Worry Free Weather Guarantee. If the race is rained out, those fans will be refunded the face value of the ticket. Kids, ages 12 and under, will receive free admission to the NASCAR races when accompanied by an adult. For more information, go to www.poconoraceway.com/ ticket or call the ticket office at 1-800-722-3929.
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Journal Sports
Here is another photo of the massive black bear that Lynn Little Wolf Hoffman, of Lehigh Township, shot with his crossbow on October 20 during archery season. He felled the 544-pound bruin as it came within 12 yards of his tree stand. This bear is the eighth of Hoffman’s hunting career, by far the biggest he has taken. Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to some of the largest black bears ever taken on record. The heaviest taken was an 879-pounder in 2010 in Pike County. Within the past 10 years, two bears tipping the scales at over 700 pounds were killed in Monroe County.
On The Sly
Fall sports athletes overcame plenty to succeed in 2020 by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
Back in July, the coronavirus pandemic cast plenty of doubt as to whether there would even be a scholastic fall sports season in Pennsylvania. Once the athletes were granted permission to participate, many elected to proceed with great caution and with numerous safety protocols in place. Four months later, athletes, coaches, and all those directly involved in those sports programs can hold their heads high and be proud of what they were able to safely accomplish. While no one will ever forget the challenges of 2020, the memories created by athletes from Crestwood and Weatherly Area high schools will certainly last a lifetime. The Crestwood football team ran off eight consecutive victories, beat Dallas to win just the program’s second District 2 championship, and reached the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal round before
falling to fellow unbeaten Jersey Shore 26-14. Jersey Shore has since advanced to the state title game. Competing at states for the first time since 2014 and the second time in program history, the Comets finished their remarkable season at 8-1. That wasn’t the only district championship won at Crestwood this fall. The Crestwood boys’ soccer and girls’ field hockey teams also brought home the gold in 2020. The Comet soccer team overpowered Valley View 4-0 to capture its fourth consecutive District 2 Class 3A championship, reaching the state tournament. District 4 champ Selinsgrove handed the Comets (14-1-2) their only loss of the season in the opening round of the PIAA tournament. Meanwhile, Crestwood’s field hockey team bounced back from an 0-4-1 start to its season by winning 12 of its next 13 games. Then, in the district final, the Lady Comets stunned defending state champion Wyoming Valley
West 2-1 in overtime to end the Spartans’ four-year hold on the District 2 Class 2A trophy. Crestwood earned the right to move on to the state tournament, but those chances were dashed when a COVID-19 case within the team forced them to forfeit their opening-round game in states. Nonetheless, the Lady Comets finished a stellar 12-51 and added another field hockey championship plaque to the Crestwood trophy case. The Crestwood cross country teams also excelled this fall, with junior Molly DeMarzo and freshman Maggie Kozich reaching the state championships. While Crestwood fall sports teams were enjoying plenty of success, the Weatherly Area boys’ cross country team was making a little history of its own. The Wreckers went undefeated in racing to the Schuylkill League Division II crown, then overpowered the field to capture the school’s first-ever District 11 Class A cross country championship. Weatherly Area went on to place eighth in the state at the PIAA Class A Cross Country Championships earlier this month in Hershey. To all the fall sports athletes, the coaches, athletic directors, parents, officials and athletic trainers, I salute you on a job well done!