The Journal-Herald, December 8, 2022

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 • Volume 42 – No. 15 (USPS 277440) ©2022, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–144th YEAR, NO. 2

White Haven rolls garbage fees into general fund in 2023 budget

by Ruth Isenberg

White Haven Borough residents will no longer pay a garbage collection fee, starting in January. They will, however, see a 2.5 mill increase in real estate taxes to offset the expense.

Borough council made the change as part of the 2023 budget approved for advertisement during a special meeting on Monday, December 5. The $973,877 general fund budget and $8,132 liquid fuels budget will be considered for final adoption at the council meeting on December 19.

As proposed, real estate taxes will generate $450,000 of revenue. Other sources of revenue include $10,000 real estate transfer tax, $12,000 delinquent real estate taxes, $95,000 earned

income tax, $11,000 local services tax, $11,700 cable TV francise fees, $30,000 fines and forfeits, $77,050 rents and royalties (primarily cell tower rental), $1,800 Penn Lake fire protection, $27,500 Dennison Township police protection and $108,000 Foster Township police protection, $17,000 snow plowing contract, and $75,000 water contract.

The borough pays approximately $11,000 per month for garbage collection. By moving this expense to the general fund, the borough will save the cost of software, which would have cost about $8,000 to upgrade this year, as well as quarterly postage and labels, and collection costs for delinquent accounts, said borough manager Linda Szoke.

The borough will continue to pursue the delinquent accounts, which are nearly $20,000. Council member Bob Lamson suggested filing criminal charges for theft of services against outstanding delinquent customers.

While most of the millage increase will pay for garbage collection, 10 to 15% will go toward increased costs for fuel, electricity, and other expenses. Szoke suggested money collected on delinquent accounts be put into the borough’s reserve fund, hit this year to pay for higher expenses.

Voting in favor of both budgets on Monday were council members Charlie Best, John Klem, Lamson, Zane Writer, and John Zugarek. Council member Harvey Morrison voted no, and council member Mike D’Agostino was absent.

CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–143rd YEAR, NO. 28

BEAUTIFUL QUILTS, art and craft vendors, baked goods, raffle baskets and a meet-the-vendor drawing were highlights of the White Haven Area Community Library’s annual quilt show. The event was held both at the library, above, and at The Victorian Connection, 231 Wilkes-Barre Street. Turn to page 11 for more photos.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

No tax increase in Weatherly; garbage fee raised

by Ruth Isenberg

The Weatherly Borough budget approved for advertisement during the November 22 meeting council meeting does not raise taxes, although it

does include a $5 increase in garbage fees, from $25 to $30 per month. Mayor Paul Hadzick noted that at a recent mayors’ meeting, Weatherly was the only community not planning a tax increase.

The $6,384,567 budget will be presented for final adoption at the regular December council meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, December 28.

Borough manager Harold Pudliner will send letters to

local banks seeking rates for a tax anticipation note, for consideration in January.

Also in January, the borough will resume including copies of the borough newsletter with utility bills. Council member

Norm Richie requested the change; earlier this year the decision was made to post the newsletter on the website only.

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Archives

From The Journal-Herald

December 3, 1992 Editors & Publishers

Jay and Clara Holder

The annual Holiday House Tour by United to Serve that raises money for the benefit of residents of the White Haven Center presents six beautiful homes this coming Saturday. On the tour (were) the homes of Alan and Irmgard Hollrigl, Leo and Kathy Balas, Mickey (and the late Warren) Fairchild, Karen and Anthony Grebousky, and Cietus and Jack Sullivan.

After all these years

Editorialby Ruth Isenberg

December marks the beginning of the 144th year of publication for the White Haven Journal. With the Weatherly Herald, which will mark its 143rd anniversary in June, the combined Journal-Herald represents a history of local journalism for nearly a century and a half.

Looking back at old issues is interesting and instructive. The main take-away is that while times and customs may change, people don’t, on the most basic level. The same topics were the subject of stories in the late 1800s as they are today. Local government, politics and people dominated the headlines of those early papers.

There were no pictures in the early papers, though some did feature illustrations. As the years passed, black and white pictures started to appear. By the 1980s, computers did much of the production work that had been previously been done with a linotype, or before that with wood type.

Printing technology was changing, too, and by the end of the century, printing in color became much more affordable, and as a result, used much more in these pages.

This writer has been around for over a third of these 143 years, starting by watching pages come off the flatbed press that used to do the printing, graduating to running the linotype, then learning how to produce pages using a Macintosh computer.

The printed newspaper is a part of history. Some feel it is being replaced by social media. But the permanence of print cannot be duplicated on-line.

It takes a certain amount of faith, and a certain amount of craziness, to continue operating a local newspaper. But it’s a labor of love, love for the area and love for the process. Thanks to all our readers over the years for being part of it.

Attorney Cynthia Ray of Weatherly was elected to the Board of Directors of the Penn’s Woods Girl Scout Council.

Mrs. Spallone’s English Classes at Weatherly Area High School will attend a performance of “The Gift of the Magi” at the Penn sylvania Stage Company in Allentown on December 10.

Sixth graders from Fairview Elementary School took a field trip to the Franklin Institute of Science on October 19.

A photo in this issue is of meteorologist Tom Clark of TV 16 reading to primary grade students at the Weath erly Area Elementary School.

My Politics column discussed the pros and cons of American troops as part of peacekeeping efforts in Somalia (in favor to stabilize the situation and prevent starvation) and Bosnia (against due to the multi-fac tion conflict with all costs

and no benefit to the U.S.). The U.S. Government had made no decision at the time.

The Rev. William Hosking wrote a Pastor’s Corner column titled Praying for Purple, Advent Adventures.

Wayne Wagner writes that The Storks remain undefeated after four games. In the senior league, the Lions won their first two games to lead the league in its first week of play.

Phil Engman writes about Colorado State head football coach Earle Bruce who was fired after some of his former players accused him of punching them on numerous occasions which he denied, countering that some of these players were revenge-driven. Two days later, Bruce took back his denial and said “he never hit anyone hard enough to hurt them.”

Carl Schigner wrote Marian’s football game vs. Panther Valley where the teams went toe-to-toe, with Marian eking out a 1-point victory 20-19 to win the Eastern Conference.

This issue’s ads included Hemlock Farms Nursery, George’s Mini Mart, Brenda’s Crafts, Cloverdale Farms Christmas Trees, Dr. M. Weiss–Dentist, Victorian House Antiques, Farmer’s Dairy Egg Nog, Lehigh Bait & Tackle, Gyp’s, Ribbon Outlet, Smith Floral, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensem ble’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and Metallo’s.

A story in this issue was about Robert C. Williams’ post-retirement

business Williams Auto in Albrightsville.

Ruth wrote a review of a filling Italian dinner at Leonardo’s at Iorio’s.

S&J Subs advertised a new menu coming soon.

The Stable Restaurant at the Ramada Inn advertised Friday and Saturday specials like Chicken Gloria for $10.95 and Steak Scampi for 14.95.

From The Journal December 3, 1942

Publisher W. C. Taylor

(There are) plans to re-route (the road to Bear Creek) and change the channel of Wright’s Creek adjacent to the General Crushed Stone Plant (so it passes) over a strip of company lands.

Henry Wang, 23, of New York City, was arrested there in the investigation of the theft of a batch of gasoline ration coupons at White Haven on November 9. Police report that (Wang) has been remanded to jail there on $10,000 bail.

Harry Schafer, manager in charge of Kneis Hardware Store, suffered injuries when his automobile crashed into a Lehigh Valley Railroad locomotive at the Berwick Street crossing shortly after midnight last night. He suffered lacerations to the front and back of his head, requiring several stitches.

Another black out test was staged last Saturday night at about ten o’clock in which everyone not yet in bed was allowed to participate in one manner or another.

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

White Haven Borough 2023 budget is available for inspec tion at the borough building at 312 Main Street, White Haven, during normal business hours, and at The Journal-Herald of fice, 211 Main Street, White Haven, by appointment. The budget will be voted on at the regular council meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7 p.m. at 312 Main Street, White Haven PA 18661.

Linda Szoke Borough Manager

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Let ters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Edna Mae Randis, late ofButler Twp.,LuzerneCounty,PA (Da teof death: October 10, 2022). All persons indebted to said estate are required to make pay ments and those having claims or demandstopresentthesamewithoutdelayto theExecutrix ;LynnBostic, 173E.Foothills Dr., Drums, PA 18222, or: Donald G.Karpowich, Esquire 85 Drasher Road Drums,PA18222 12/22

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of East Side, County of Carbon, Common wealth of Pennsylvania intends to adopt at a meeting to be held on January 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the White Haven Public Li brary located at 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, PA an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDI NANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST SIDE REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLES GENERAL LY; ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PARKING REGULATIONS GENERALLY; AND PRESCRIB ING PENALTIES FOR VIO LATIONS.” A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows:

Section 101. Definitions and Interpretations.

Section 201. Speed Limits. Maximum speed on a Borough Street shall be 25 mph

Section 202. Stop Intersec tions. This Section establishes the intersections within the Bor ough which require drivers of all vehicles to stop at those inter sections.

Section 203. Truck Restric tions. This section establishes restrictions on truck traffic within the Borough.

ARTICLE III – PARKING REGULATIONS

Section 301. Parking Prohib

ited in Certain Locations. This prohibits parking in certain por tions of Center Street and River Street.

Section 302. Parking in Streets restricted to certain vehicles. This section makes it unlawful for persons to park any vehicle on a public street other than a passenger car, passen ger van, motorcycle, pick up truck or service type van.

Section. 303. Parking of Un registered vehicles.

Section 304. Repealer.

Section 305. General.

The full text of the Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the East Side Borough Build ing located at East Side Bor ough, PA. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The Jour nal-Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thor pe, Pennsylvania and may be examined there.

CAROL LENAHAN, Borough Secretary East Side Borough

JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

BUDGET NOTICE WEATHERLY BOROUGH AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS 7:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT THE BORUGH OFFICE, LOCATED AT 61 WEST MAIN STREET.

LORI O’DONNELL, BOROUGH SECRETARY DECEMBER 8, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Thomas R. Titus, late of the 5488 Quakake Road, Town of Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who died on October 27, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands against the Estate are to present the same without delay to: Judith A. Veglia, Executrix c/o Peter O’Donnell, Esquire 305 South Church Street, Suite 175 Hazleton, PA 18201 12/22

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been issued in the Estate of Joanne Carol Wheeler a/k/a Joanne C. Wheeler a/k/a Joanne Wheeler, late of the Township of Lausanne, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on the 15th day of October, 2022 by the Register of Wills of Carbon County to Kimberly A. Wheeler, 245 Company Field Road, Weatherly, PA 18255. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims should present the same without delay to the Administrator or to: Casey A. Gillespie, Esquire Gillespie Miscavige & Ferdinand, LLC 3 E. Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 (570) 788-7440 Ext. 114 12/22

Shepherd House food distribution in December

The Shepherd House Food Pantry in Weatherly will distribute food between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, December 17. The Food Pantry is located at Zion’s Lutheran Church, 335 Third Street in Weatherly. Food distribution will be from the side door of the church on Fell Street.

If you have an emergency and need food before this date, contact Charlie Hettler at 570-427-8981. If there is no answer, please leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and he will get back to you.

Atty. Cindy Yurchak

Carbon County Law Office since 1991 •Family Law •Real Estate •Civil Law •Criminal Defense Carbon, Luzerne & Schuylkill Counties 570-427-9817 121 Carbon St., Weatherly

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Obituaries

SHIRLEY E. TROWBRIDGE

Shirley E. Trowbridge, of White Haven, died late Wednesday evening, November 30, 2022 at the age of 93. Born in Wapwal lopen, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Emma Laude Andres.

Shirley was a graduate of White Haven High School where she led the varsity cheerleading squad and founded the Cracked Spokes little theatre group.

She was a teacher in special education well into her eighties, serving children in schools throughout Carbon, Luzerne, and Lehigh counties. She loved her students, championed their

strengths and found ways to help each meet their fullest potential.

Shirley was a lifelong advocate for the hearing impaired. As a founder and board member of the Lehigh Valley Parents Group for Hard of Hearing Children, she advocated for the hearing impaired at a time when persons with disabilities had few rights. Shirley was also a supporter of the arts, serving on the board of the WilkesBarre Ballet Society for many years.

She enjoyed spending time with family, painting, watching late night television and playing the piano. Her family and her many friends meant the world to her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her loving husband, Ernest Paul Trowbridge and brother and sister-in-law, William and Nancy Andres.

Philip J. Jeffries

Funeral Home & Cremation Services

A Branch of Holmes Griffiths F.H., Inc.

211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 570-427-4231

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A new approach to funeral and cremation care Looking forward to serving White Haven, Dennison, Lehigh, and Foster Townships. All arrangements and consultations from the comfort of your home Guiding families through difficult times.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Glenn Trowbridge of White Haven, and Holly Keaton of Raleigh, NC; granddaughters Laura (Nicholas Todaro) Keaton and Lisa (Pieter Steenhuis) Keaton; several nieces; and many friends.

A funeral service was held December 7 at Lehman Family Funeral Home in White Haven followed by interment at Laurel Cemetery, White Haven. For additional information, visit the funeral home website at www. LehmanFuneralHome.com

DONNA MARIE MARTIN

Donna Marie Martin of Penn Lake, born November 29, 1957, passed away December 3, 2022, after a hard battle with cancer, with her fiancé Richard Seitchek by her side.

Donna was born in Sayre, the daughter of the late Donald and Denise Belle Fritz-Salsman-Newman.

Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, making arts & crafts. She loved wood working. She was a bartender at different VFWs. She also worked at White Water Challengers and was a house painter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Brandon Kendall, who passed away at birth in 1983.

Left to cherish her memory are her fiance Richard Seitchek; a brother, Michael Newman and his wife Heather Newman; their son Micheal Newman; a

sister Yvonne Nye; Donna’s children William Kendall III, Charles Kendall, Mark Kendall, Rebecca KendallEstabrook; nephew Matthew Seitchek and wife Melissa Seitchek and their daughter, a great-niece, Bethany Seitchek; and several nieces and nephews. She has 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be conducted on December 8 at 11 a.m., from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven with interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, White Haven.

Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

ROBERT E. WOY

Robert E. Woy, of White Haven, passed away at home with family by his side on Monday, November 28, 2022.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 12, at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

Lehman Family Funeral Ser vice,

Inc.

Faith Church plans busy December

December is pretty busy at Faith Church in Weatherly. The church Christmas Party is Friday, December 9, at 5 p.m. Baptisms are December 11, and child dedi cation is December 18.

Faith Church Weatherly will have a Christmas Eve Eve Service on December 23 at 6 p.m. Join us as we cel ebrate the birth of our Lord with a candlelight service. The reverse advent calendar donation items will be due Christmas eve eve.

Looking into 2023, the Youth Winter Retreat will be Jan 27-29. Cost will be $155/person; please sign up by January 1.

Faith Church Weatherly is located at 202 Carbon Street, right next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping plaza.

Services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Join us for live worship music in a welcoming atmosphere. The Kids Clubhouse is open at the same time for all kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade. The Youth Group meets Sundays at 6 p.m., ages 6th-12th.

Wednesday small groups meet at 7 p.m. Men, women, youth, children and Pre-K all meet separately for an evening of fellowship and learning.

White Haven, PA

PATRICK M LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

RUSSELL C TETER, JR , SUPERVISOR

Ser ving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities www.LehmanFuneralHome.com Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Ser vice, Inc (570) 443-9816

Obituary Policy: The Journal-Herald does not charge for the publication of obituaries. They are treated as news articles, and edited to fit our requirements, as are all news items. Pictures may be included when available. Obituaries with special wording may be published as Tribute advertising, at regular rates. Call 570-215-0204 xt2 for more information.

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No new taxes in Kidder Township’s 2023 budget

by Seth Isenberg

At Kidder Township’s November supervisor’s meet ing on the 22nd, supervisors had “a light month,” chair man Ray Gluck remarked. Supervisors granted conditional approval for the final subdivision plan for the Mountain Laurel Resort, and Blue Ridge Real Estate was granted a two-year extension on their Lakeshore Develop ment on Boulder Lake’s final plan review.

The 2023 budget was approved to be advertised for adoption at the December meeting. Manager Suzanne Brooks reported that the budget is available

for inspection at the township building. 2023’s general fund budget totals $2,293,747 with no tax increase.

The transfer of a liquor license from the Mountain Laurel Golf Club in East Side Borough to Madira Holdings (High Elevations property) in Kidder Township was approved after a hearing just before the meeting started.

Supervisor Louis Pantages abstained, since he has three liquor licenses. The new owners were wished the best of luck.

Karen Rushatz of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Albrightsville presented checks of $250 each to

Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company, Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company, and the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad. The donations were generated at a highly successful bake sale and yard sale held by the church October 8.

Eligible township retirees will receive a 7.7% cost of living increase. Supervisor Bruce Berger abstained from that vote, as he is one of the retirees.

A conditional approval was granted to add a management report software program for the police department systems, at a cost not to exceed to $45,000. (It is likely to cost

Veterans Corner

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

A Reader Question - If you are retired military, can you be called back to active duty?

Yes. Military Retirement pay is a retainer pay. Retir ees are not “discharged.” You are transferred to the Retired List. If you look at your retired Military ID, it does not expire; it says “Indefinite.” Currently, a retiree is subject to recall to active duty without restric tion. However, you won’t be recalled if you have been retired for over 5 years, or are over ~60 years old.

The law provides that in the case of a national emergency, those “limits” may not apply. Elderly, sick, and disabled veterans would be a treasure chest to fulfill jobs requiring skills here at home. If you look

at history, the women of America stepped up to bat during World War II’s labor shortage. They hit all home runs in manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, munitions production, test pilots, and aircraft delivery. There are hundreds more jobs than World War II’s greatest generation of women did; the list is too long to print. The US Defense Department would depend on US veterans to free our younger fighting forces.

Another Reader Question - What does a well-estab lished militia mean under the constitution?

Answer: When you hear Militia, you may think of a bunch of people going to the backwoods and training to take over the United States.

That is wrong. While any group can call themselves a Militia, there are require ments and guidelines to be formally recognized as a militia of the United States. The best answer to the question is in the US Consti tution’s sub-parts.

Militia: First, there is the word Militia, which is defined as a military force raised from the civil popu lation. It is formed to sup plement a regular army in an emergency. That could be any persons or groups who gather as a supplemental force for national emergen cies or when called upon by recognized military or police authorities.

“A well-regulated militia” would mean a group of people capable of organized military-style fighting for a

less, per Chief Matthew Kuzma.)

The collective bargaining agreement for police for 2017-2023 was revised to continue offering dental care with a different provider. That new provider will also be in place for the full-time township staff. Bills of $124,346 were approved for payment.

The Carbon County Board of Assessment requested a refund of $634 in property tax paid on two properties now owned by VALOR (west of the Turnpike). This was approved unanimously.

Roadmaster Berger reported that the trucks are ready for winter.

In the police report, township solicitor Robert Yurchak said that enforcement notices have been filed at Carbon County Court against the offending property owner of lot A-10.07 on Laurel Lane in Albrightsville.

In announcements the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company’s toy drive for the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is underway and continues until December 10. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon, and on Mondays at 6:30 p.m., or at the township building between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

common cause. Well-reg ulated means to be in good condition, with an estab lished chain of command, and trained for the purpose. They must be disciplined as a unit and can keep and bear their own weapons when called upon. In the words of the framers of the original constitution, to be well maintained. A militia is a group of fighters with a common goal that could, under the form, be called upon by proper authority in emergency conditions to support military or police actions.

Examples of a “Well Regulated Militia” exists right here in White Haven. The White Haven VFW, US Marine Corps League, American Legion, and the AMVETS all meet the

criteria of being designated a Militia Service of the United States of America. Others would be the US Naval Cadets Corps and ROTC programs.

Yesterday was Pearl Har bor Day. A day of remem brance for all Americans who fought and died and the survivors of so many years ago.

Minnick –Reznick family gathers for annual reunion

The 61st annual Minnick –Reznick family reunion was held September 4 at Tweedle Park, Weatherly, welcoming 99 family members and guests.

The traditional men-only breakfast, cooked by the guys, for the guys, began at 9 a.m.

A moment of silence was held for deceased family members Joann Gregory and Michael Maguschak.

Many new leafs were added to the family tree this year and they are: Ledger John Aneskevich, son of Jeff and Kristin Aneskevich; Sawyer David Baraw, son of Shawn and Elizabeth Baraw; Evelyn Scott Cerulla, daughter of Nicholas and Heather Cerulla; Madelyn Elizabeth Havens, daughter of Jonathan and Danielle Havens; Samuel Wellington Hornick, son of Robert and Alyssa Hornick; Trevor David Reyes, son of Tyler

and Kina Reyes; and Rayne Mary Jane Schoch, daughter of Matt and Sammy Schoch.

Garnishing the trophy in the adult egg toss were Alan Caldwell and Lauren Nagle, and the kids egg toss champs were Aleah Curry and Sophia Saxon.

The annual white elephant sale as well as the Chinese auction was also held, and all enjoyed the delicious menu throughout the event.

Attending were: •Weatherly - Curt and Kelly Osman; Victoria and Thomas Maguschak, Timothy Maguschak and Kelly Michaels; Anthony Maguschak; Ken and Mary Rose Minnick; Tara Moser; Lucy Minnick; Jeff, Kristin, Logan, Levi, Lincoln and Ledger Aneskevich; Bill and Donna Gerhard; Marie Seibel; Chad, Lauren and Jack Gerhard; Alan, Kristen, Rebecca and Shaun Cald well; Jean Galvin; Kenny,

Crystal, Maverick and Moxie Minnick; Dave Cerulla; Kyle, Sarah, Carter and Rylee Minnick.

•Hazleton – Lori Hill; Ilson and Lisa Reyes; Aleah, Alaysia and Amiyah Curry; Brian Maguschak.

•Beaver Meadows –Amber and Carson Magus chak; Richie Mehalick.

•Drums – Bobby, Alyssa and Sam Hornick.

•White Haven – Joan Cerulla; Will Smith; Vickie Cerulla; Steven Curry; •Harwood – Dave, Nicki, Faith and Andrew Vajda.

•Mountaintop – Breanne,

Barry, Makenna and Maddox Myers; Lauren and Peyton Nagle. Doug and Denise Nagle.

•Bear Creek – Lynn Hill and Tamara Burr.

•Wilkes Barre – Damon, Joan, Stormi, Skai, Sophia and Savana Saxon.

•Elizabethtown – Cody and Allie Gerhard.

•Emmaus – John and Violet Gregory; John David Gregory; Josh Gregory; Kelsie Kane; Glen and Chris Gregory; Doris Reznick Gilette.

•Slatington – Matthew, Amanda and Claire

Schranke.

•Quakertown – Matthew, Samantha and Rayne Schoch.

•Bethlehem – Amanda Mayer.

•Northhampton – Dottie Strunk

•Middletown, Maryland –Karen Geiser; Zachary and Easton Geiser and Kirsten Klipp.

•Fairfax, Virginia – Curtis Altmann.

•Trinity, Florida – Chris and Lila Minnick.

The 2023 reunion will be held at Tweedle Park on Sept. 3.

New business features local artists

Opening Hours

Wednesdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursdays 12 p.m.–7 p.m.

Fridays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

CIRCLE 25 GIFTS held a grand opening on Main Street in White Haven on Saturday. The shop features art and gifts from local artists and artisans. Shown from left are Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce president Linda Miller, Circle 25 owners Karen Medvitz and Joe Medvitz, Brett Pulgiese, Brenna Pulgiese, Candice Pop, and Dan Pop.

Seth’s Sightings

Lindsey Walsh, a dog behavior expert gave an interesting talk at the Weatherly Area Community Library on Friday. Amusing pet stories were exchanged among those who attended, and advice proffered.

The WBS Penguins have been winning, and losing. They lost the game we attended on Saturday, versus Bridgeport, and then blew out the Bears in Hershey the following day. There’s another home game on Friday, versus the Monsters, and next weekend the Bears are back for two games.

A beautiful Sunday was spent around the house, prior to a drive to Philadelphia and overnight ahead of medical appointments and tests starting early Monday morning. We stayed in a bed and breakfast just west of University City, enjoying a bit of peace and their three small dogs.

Monday didn’t go as planned, and meetings with doctors extended our day by nearly four hours, mostly in the waiting rooms. We left the city just ahead of rush hour then enjoyed a quick

by Seth Isenberg

meal with friends who live near Norristown before heading up the Turnpike. Our return to the Poconos came just in time for me to cover a township meeting that night. The dogs gave us quite a greeting on our return.

This year’s Penn State football team is going to play in the Rose Bowl. This is an exciting result of a very good season. Chatter around the local Penn State super-fans is that they will be flying west to be cheering our Nittany Lions from seats in the historic stadium.

The Eagles won again, beating the Titans handily. This weekend they are in the Meadowlands to play the Giants, who last week managed a tie with the Commanders. A win here is a huge step to winning the conference and gaining advantages in the playoffs.

As for Tom Brady, I’d checked in on the Buc’s game versus the Saints and found them two scores down with minutes waning in the 4th quarter. I clicked away, figuring it was another loss for them. When I checked all the scores later, I was amazed to see that they had won, with Brady pitching two more of his all-timerecord touchdowns to seal the win in the last seconds. Old yes, and still amazing…

I have started to watch the UConn Lady Huskies basketball game highlights. They look good at the start.

The Mauch Chunk Opera House features a swing band this Friday for “Rock This Town Swing Band Christmas.” Their Craig Thatcher Christmas show on Saturday is sold out.

There’s a Sunday afternoon comedy show on the 18th for something different.

Senator Mario Scavello’s staff had their last office day at the end of November.

In December, newly elected senator Rosemary Brown opened her office.

Senator John Yudichak, and Representatives Jerry Mullery and Karen Boback also said farewell to their staffs.

Rep. Mike Cabell’s new office and hours are not set yet, but his website is up at repcabell.com.

We took a short ride to buy more apples from Heckman Orchard in Effort. Buy your apples there soon, as they will be closing for the season on the 18th.

Sightings of critters this week were limited, due to time indoors, and inside

medical buildings. We did sight some foxes north of Weatherly, and, like many of you, had deer in the road as we went back and forth from home to work.

It’s Christmas and holiday party time. We have several on our agenda over the next couple of weeks.

As I finished this column, my brother who lives near South Carolina send a photo of him buying gasoline at $2.55.9 there. Wow.

We are lucky to have cool days and no snow yet. I’m not prepared for full-on cold due to my battle with cancer (sensitive, particularly in my hands). Still, I hope to get out with the dogs to a dog park this weekend for the fresh air and some exercise.

Best of luck with holiday shopping, and good health to you all.

Coming Events

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21—Winter Solstice Night Light Walk Around the Lake, 4:30–7:30 p.m., Nescopeck State Park, 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 Society concert in the round, John Murphy Room, White Haven Area Community Library

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Cellar Dwellarzz presenting family friendly show on Friday

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, Inc. has announced that “The Cellar Dwellarzz” will headline the fourth concert of its 2022-2023 season. The program is scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022 @ 7:00 PM (Please note time change), at Hazleton Area High School Auditorium,

No VFW breakfast

White Haven VFW 6615 is cancelling their breakfast on December 11. Breakfast will resume on January 8, 2023.

1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazle ton, PA 18202, where abun dant free, lighted parking is available.

The Cellar Dwellarzz Jazz Ensemble, founded in 2016, is a community jazz group, dedicated to the education, practice and performance of jazz music, under the direction of Neil Forte III. The group is comprised of students from throughout the Hazleton area. They are committed to serving their community by fostering the art of jazz and spreading the love of music.

The group enjoys per forming at a professional level throughout the area. Students volunteer their time

Enjoy Winter Solstice Night Light Hike at Nescopeck State Park

Venture out on the shortest day of the year, Wednesday, December 21, to welcome in winter with a self-guided illuminated walk around Lake Frances. Arrive any time between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sign in at the park office before following the 300+ tea light lanterns on a 1-mile flat and easy walk around the lake and back. On the walk, stop by the fire for a s’more. In the classroom, enjoy hot cocoa and make a craft to take home. This walk is free to the public. In case of inclement weather, the hike will be moved to Thursday, December 22. For more information contact the park office at 570-403-2006. Registration is not required

for this event.

If you need an accommo dation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park or make inquiries through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-888-537-7294 (TTY). Bureau of State Parks Staff will gladly discuss how to accommodate your needs. With at least three day’s notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

For more information on any of Pennsylvania’s 121 state parks visit DCNR website at www.dcnr.pa.us (choose Find a Park) or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS.

for all weekly rehearsals and various community venues. They have performed at many functions thus far, including the White House Holiday Open House, HASD Senior Citizen’s Breakfast Program, Unico Club, Polonaise Society, Can-Do, Wiltsie Center, Hazleton Concert Series, Lion’s Club, Helping Hands Telethon, Conyngham Historical Society, and Eckley Miner’s Village.

They are booking a sched ule of community perfor mances through the coming months. The group can be followed and contacted through our website and the Official Cellar Dwellarz Face book page, where one can read more about the group, stay informed on future per

formances, and see pictures and videos posted by their parents.

The ensemble will perform a selection of Christmas music, including favorites such as “All I Want for Christmas is You.” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Mary Did You Know?” “Greensleeves,” “A Child is Born” and many more.

Please join us to start your Christmas Season with this uplifting program presented by the students of the Greater Hazleton Area.

The 2022-23 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers entertaining, pro fessional performances to subscribers. For this concert only tickets are $10 for

adults and students. For concert information or tick ets call Cynthia at 570-4366615, Tom at 570-788-3967 or Shirley at 570-384-1226. For more information of all GHCS concerts, visit www. hazletonconcertseries.org or visit the Facebook page.

Hazleton Rotary President Lisa Marie Halecky and members Tim Genetti, Clara Garcia, Katherine Silfa

and Rossanna Gabriel got together recently to sort, prepare and deliver coats for the Rotary’s annual Kidz

Coatz project.

Some children in the area were provided with warm, winter coats before

Thanksgiving as a result of the Hazleton Rotary Kidz Coatz project. Working with local retailers since 2007, primarily Boscov’s, brand new coats were purchased for children who were confidentially identified by their teachers.

This winter season, more than 400 coats were given to elementary and middle school youngsters. In addition, 400 gloves and hats were collected by The

MMI Preparatory School Interact Club members, internally, to supplement the Kidz Coatz project.

“It really brings the Christmas season close to your heart when you can make life a little more comfortable for area youngsters.” says Lisa Marie.

“It’s good to know we can help keep area children warm to and from school and in their wintertime play.”

Emma Kane named November Senior of the Month at WAHS

Emma Kane, daughter of Valerie and Jason Kane, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for November at Weatherly Area High School.

Emma serves as president of the Interact Club, captain of the Girls’ Soccer and Basketball teams, treasurer of the Class of 2023, and treasurer of FBLA. She is also a member of the Weatherly Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society, FBLA, and SGA.

In the community, Emma volunteers her time as a referee for the Weatherly Youth Soccer League, and does volunteer work for the Weatherly Hillclimb. She is

also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Sponsor for the month of November is Lisa’s Expert Care Dog Grooming, in Weatherly.

Readers — want your organization’s activities featured in these pages? Send news tips, press releases and photos to the editor at journalruth@pa.metrocast.net, or call 570-215-0204 xt2

Colorful quilt show hosted by WHACL, Victorian Connection

DAMP WEATHER didn’t discourage visitors from attending the annual quilt show at The Victorian Connection, above, or the White Haven Area Community Library, below. Vendors offered something for everyone, with diverse crafts and art offered. Quilts on display ranged from antique heirlooms to contemporary projects.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

HAZLETON • PHILADELPHIA

Crestwood Secondary Campus Honor Roll 1st Marking Period

7th Grade

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)

Rachel R. Altmayer, Ella M. Anderson, Liam P. Balliet, Alexander M. Boerger, Maddalyn A. Boop, Adrianna N. Brent, Brooke A. Buchanan, Sabian L. Bunnell, Megan A. Ceaser, Aaron B. Charsky, Sheza N. Chaudhry, Ethan C. Deivert, Lily C. Dorshefski, Ainsley Z. Durofchalk, Alekzandria G. Dutko, Ethan T. Everett, Anna E. Farrell, Nathaniel C. Frace, Molly A. Franks, Logan T. Gilson, Gabriella J. Gittler, Romessa Haq, Evelyn G. Harmon, Joshua Pavlick, Sophia E. Jeckell, Liam A. Kakalecik, Abigail R. Kaylor, Kennady A. Korpusik, Kathryn S. Kreider, Olivia Kripp, Emily G. Krzywicki, Saphira L. Labar, Olivia C. Lazo, Annika E. Lenio, Paityn M. Lupinski, Michael J. Lupo, Anna V. Luther, Mia A. Manoski, Miles J. McShea, Zoe N. Meckes, Gavyn R. Miller, Kasey L. Obes, Emily M. Olex, Joshua Pavlick, Amelia Pesta, Aubrey I. Pisano, Juliette T. Prebola, Kirsty Zamira Recondo, Elyse P. Ricko, Riley J. Ruch, Claire E. Savner, Cameron E. Schwartz, Yara A. Shakfa, Averie G. Smith, Isla G. Smith, Ella Sorber, Sydney Van Dusen, Pauline Zea G. Villafuerte, Sage H. Williams, Madalynn R. Young, James M. Zaroda, Luke J. Zeneski

High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA)

Jackson Alexander, Ethan M. Anderson, Sarah B. Babula, Ryan M. Barna, Rylee M. Baron, Delaney C. Begley, Brayden M. Belanchik, Blake Camella, Wyatt C. Chalker, Nathan D. Ciocco, Tyler E. Cleveland, Rebecca P. Clower, Anna L. Cody, Alexandra Conde, Connor T. Costello, Rowan A. Dietrich, Emily G. Fitch, Oliver G. Furcal De La Paz, Holden S. Halpin, McKenzie Harding, Adam D. Havard, Gavin P. Jancouskas, Autumn M. Kemmerer, Addison A. Korpusik, Alexander Kucuk, Chase A. Lent, Luca C. Magistro, Bodhi J. Malay, Hayleigh M. Marsicano, Araceli A. Martinez, Matthew R. Mikhalkov, Gia B. Milazzo, Braylon C. Murray, Ava M. Nulton, Shaun R. O’Neill, Demetra Papadatos, Liam A. Pawlowski, Connor J. Pocono, Noah C. Pollman, Joseph F. Powers Jr, Trevor Rindock, Audrey K. Rymar, Kyle J. Schade, Mason P. Shope, Joshua J. Sookram, Ronald J. Supkowski, Ayana Sutton, Zachary A. Swallick, Sophia B. Taylor, Miles W. Trychta, Teagen D. Vosik Pekala, Tyler M. Wehner, Elizabeth R. Weyhenmeyer, Devin J. Whetstone, Alison P. Williams, Isabella M. Young, Evan M. Zavacky, Elijah R. Zeneski, Avery E. Zimmerman Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA)

Callie L. Andress, Lucas Barba, Christian L. Benjamin, Kayla R. Brown, Colton J. Cameron, Gabriel K. Chitswara, Nathan J. Croughn, Hayden C. Cunningham, Jason C. DeSousa Jr, Jim Donnini Jr, Gracen B. Doucette, Donald R. Fetterman, Victoria E. Franze, Makenzie R. Gallagher, Alexis M. Gilson, Frankie I. Grey, Ryan M. Hartwick, Jonathan R. Hess, Charles K. Higgs, Seth J. Horton, Samuel Jefferson Jr, Caleb M. Jumper, Zander D. Kazmierski, Faith M. Kearns, Kamryn S. Knittle, Emma E. Lehman, Aiden T. Lenahan, Devon W. Long, John J. Lupcho, Jack K. McNaughton, Ella R. Moore, Cainen W. Mullen, Jonah A. Partington, Audrina M. Pascucci, Sophia M. Peters, Allen J. Powell, Maddison F. Rudy, Addyson E. Saunders, Olivia Shay, Erik F. Smith,

Iris D. Snyder, Eric P. Strish, Andrew E. Wells, Madison Worsley, Caiden J. Wright 8th Grade

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)

Giada F. Alberti, Kaelyn R. Anderson, Skylar J. Ashley, Cayden P. Bellas, Dylan M. Bellas, Emily N. Bielski, Sophia G. Biscotti, Rylynn Buchanan, Gabrielle N. Carlin, Alexis T. Chandler, McKenna Claudio Batista, Olivia J. Compton, Evey A. Concannon, Gavyn S. Corchad,o Gianna M. Costabile, Madalyn G. Detweiler, Carly A. Dushanko, Erica V. Dvulit, Mason P. Ford, Mia C. Franks, Jacqueline Gallagher, Madison A. Garrity, Aubrey E. Gorka, Shelby L. Granoski, Catherine A. Green, Jack T. Groth, Blake P. Harkenreader, Jack R. Hoovler, Stella G. Janosczyk, Jacob T. Jeckell, Aryanna A. Kijek, Sarah M. Kondraski, Heeyeon Kuen, Jessica R. Langan, Alyssa B. Leicht, Lillyan A. Mahmoud, Baylee R. Makarczyk, Ian D. Meckes, Jake T. Mitchell, Chase C. Oravic, Adamarie Padilla, Nidhi Patel, Kaylee Paulino Then, Julie R. Peterlin, Cole Pugh, Aliya M. Raza-McCurdy, Rehan F. RazaMcCurdy, John P. Rodgers, Scott R. Ruddy, Kevin M. Schlude, Angelina Seeba, Allen C. Seifert, Emma N. Selfe, Adrienne M. Shebelock, Norah K. Sklarosky, Miley M. Smith, Celia G. Stahlnecker, Grace E. Vanchure, Cameron E. Vieney, Branden R. Wascavage, Luke Wendolowski, Gabriella D. White, Chloe M. Wiedlich, Emily J. Wyda, Lexi S. Zabroski, Robert D. Zanicky, Anna C. Zaroda, Alison B. Zavacky

High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA)

Denali A. Albright, Elijah C. Alford, Lyla R. Atie, Lilah J. Barrett, Matthew J. Bealla, Amelia M. Belanger, Mari R. Brobst, Giavanna M. Caporuscio, Abigail L. Chandler, Mia E. Collins, Morgan S. Colo, Domenica L. DeMarco, Megan A. Draina, Autumn M. Evans, Madelyn Evans, Chloe E. Fissler, Eric A. Gee, Vanessa H. Good, Willow J. Guydish, Madison Hazeltine, Charlise A. Hiller, Olivia M. Hogan, Zoey D. Humbert, Maja E. Jacobson, Addison R. Knorr, Charles J. Lasoski, Logan J. Lawson, Ty L. McConnell, Ameline G. McLaughlin, Arham A. Mehran, Kendall V. Mendrzycki, Allie R. Myers, Akshay Narayanashetty, Darienne E. Ondeck, Evelyne P. Orellana, J B. Reilley, James D. Savner, Keira L. Shybloski, David A. Sookram, Alexis G. Stec, Asayliyah M. Stemrich, Sierra O. Strungis, Alexa N. Toniatti, Zooey A. Umstead, Rebecca M. Warner, Haley R. Wendolowski, Anna M. Zapotosky

Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA)

Raygan B. Anthony, Jillian A. Augustine, Daniel R. Augusto, Matthew J. Babula, Jacob P. Badowski, Jonathan R. Bates, Olivia C. Besancon, Mariusz M. Bibla, Daniel M. Calderon, Isabella M. D’Agostino, Michael L. Elliott Jr, Victoria G. Fontana, Ava M. Glynn, Autumn R. Hook, Yichen Huang, Kamryn A. Kelly, Colin J. King, Joshua M. Lau, Roman J. Magistro, Sophia M. Mead, Juliana E. Mylet, Cole M. Naperkowski, Antonia R. Pagarelski, Adam J. Parry, Jay D. Patel, Khush P. Patel, Gianni L. Piccolotti, Kiara M. Pichardo Diaz, Claire Pugh, Hannah R. Reilly, Carlton F. Riggins Jr, Valentina L. Russi, Sara A. Slivinski, Samantha S. Solderich, Jack L. Swinski, Michael

A. Tomasura, Mya J. Torres, Harrison J. Vasek, Sean R. Venturi, Sabrina S. Williams, Kylie R. Young, Ryan J. Zelinka 9th Grade

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)

Addison S. Balliet, Jordan Ceklosky, Sophia G. Cyphert, Olivia J. DeJesus, Scarlett H. Furedi, Madison L. Geiger, Grayce E. Grazio, Adison E. Huber, Luke J. Joseph, Emma L. Kairo, Callie L. Koons, Jillian C. Laskoski, Ezekiel Z. Lenahan, Alex J. Marich, Madison V. O’Donnell, Ella A. Partington, Sofia Pasternick, Deven T. Paulson, Aaqil U. Rehman, Emma I. Revel, Gavin Rindock,

Eric A. Rinehimer, Addison J. Robbins, Abdiel D. Rodriguez Rios, Sean P. Rossi, Landyn A. Sanabria, Maya A. Shakfa, Jaden J. Shedlock, Nathan D. Simpson, Thomas J. Stavitzski III, Emilie V. Stofko, Sophia Tomek, Regan O. Wanchisen, Abigail L. Wehner, Daisy J. West, Spencer C. Young

High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA)

Robert M. Alamorian Jr, Jordan E. Andrews, Mason W. Barley, Kyra L. Bechtel, Jacob A. Brugger, Macie E. Centak, Brady T. Cook, Madalyn M. Danko, Julia S. Dessoye, Mattingly

9th Grades High Honors

A. Divers, Keira L. Dougherty, Noah T. Everett, Lauren E. Falcheck, Brianna J. Franco, Chase T. Galella, Kaitlyn M. Gaughan, Alexandra M. Geiger, Collen M. Gentilesco, Gwendolyn G. Glassic, Colin D. Gordon, Martin J. Gorka, Christian M. Groza, Alexys Hazeltine, Madilyn G. Hinkle, Brady R. Johnson, Emily Jones, John K. Joseph III, Myla Keating, Katrin I. Kegerreis, Hayley M. Keiser, Peyton E. Koons, Katherine M. Kozich, Abigail Krupa, Alana Kucuk, Cooper J. Laubach, Brooke E. Lenahan, Larry Little, Jayla K. Lomerson, Ashley A. Long, Hayden R. Martinchek, Greenlee E. McElhinney, Logan H. Mertz, Arowyn E. Mulhearn, Emma R. Murtha, Haylie M. Newell, Gavin T. Ondeck, Alexis R. Panzik, Sarah Pasternick, Shlok A. Patel, Avery E. Pisano, Leah Roberts, Ella M. Russell, Kaydence A. Schreiner, Emmett Seyer, Priya P. Shah, Rachel V. Shoemaker, Logan A. Spaide, Zachary R. Stavish, Jeffrey B. Stec Jr, Brody J. Stewart, Tyler L. Tavares, Thomas M. Thompson Jr, Luke J. Vanchure, Connor P. Wagaman, Carter M. Wanyo, Brianna R. Weiss, Victoria White, Albert Xie, Angelina Zheng Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA)

Carly E. Aigeldinger, Emanuel Barba, Simon P. Basham, Loralei M. Becker, Andrew Beurmann, Kamora-Caleace Y. Branch, Emma M. Bruder, Karl R. Bruder, Katelyne E. Carmichael, Ava M. Ciliberto, Cassidy M. Clymo, Michael E. Columbo, Julianna A. Dodge, Isabel Espinoza, Warren R. Farley, Eric J. Favata Jr, Nicholas M. Francisco, Angely M. Furcal De La Paz, Dylan J. Gensil, Ally M. George, Andrew R. Gierszal, Lukas J. Glaser, Cyrissa M. Gower, Nathan C. Havard, Bryce Hazeltine, Yixuan Huang, Anson Jumper, Darin Khuseyn, Jordan A. Klinetop, Noah J. Konschnik, MacKenzie R. Kovalski, Mollie R. Kozich, Patrick E. Lakkis, Audrey L. Lewis, Noah E. Marsico, Charles M. Modrovsky, Isabella M. Opie, Kaci M. Palmiter, Samuel T. Partington, Kyla R. Romanoski, Dante R. Schwartz, Grady Seltzer, Christopher R. Shaver, Mason T. Staude, Abigail M. Steuer, Jonathan J. Stibick, Cadence A. Stravinski, Joseph T. Van Dusen, Brennen M. Verba, Vasiliki K. Victoros, Amia J. Waters, Sydney M. Werger, Michael A. Wickiser, Gage M. Wirbicki, Tyler M. Young

10th Grade

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Cesar D. Acosta Alegria, Ava A. Albee, Vidhi Bansal, Kaelyn G. Barker, Lincoln M. Bibla, Ella M. Brady, Holland C. Brandt, Camerone C. Carlos, Katie R. Charsky, Paicey L. Clower, Isabella R. Cyphert, Virginia G. Franks, Anna E. Glassic, Shannon Jameson, Olivia N. Jolie, Rebecca G. Keating, Jensen P. Kennoy, Owen L. Kline, Kiley R. Kondraski, Jack A. Kwarcinski, Kayley I. Laurence, Colin R. Lazo, Emily K. Leicht, Kevin A. Luther, Lucy C. Malia, Tessa O. Miller, Robert J. Morgis, Gavin A. Moyer, Aubryannah R. O’Boyle, Mansi D. Patel, Autumn R. Peck, Maison J. Petzold Bronson H. Puskas, Shreema Rupareliya, William D. Savner, Audrey A. Shebelock, Sarah G. Shipton, Molly M. Simko, Robert J. Skirchak Jr, Ian W. Smith, Sienna A. Smith, Zane Nino G. Villafuerte, Alyse E. Wanchisen, Ethan L. Zabroski, Hannah E. Ziegler

High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Abecca D. Ackles, Brandi L. Aton, Joseph N. Baranowski, Abigail R. Barna, Aiden C. Beck, Cameron D. Belisle, Thomas A. Biscotti, Natalie G. Bogdon, Sienna M. Brozusky, Abigail R. Burton, Natalynn R. Celmer, Aubrey M. Cholewa, Colin N. Cholewa, Avery Cloutier, Dylan W. Collins, Chloe E. Costello, Persephone L. Cunningham, Brady B. Davidson, Emily Y. Deets, Dylan Domzalski, Sharon Feng, Gage Flynn, Katherine M. Gallagher, Clara I. Garcia, Elizaveta J. Graydus, Brady M. Grevera, Onur Haltas, Aleksander B. Jaskiewicz, Jane K. Jenkins, Madeline R. Johnson, Kylah R. Kelly, Hope A. Kline, Aaron M. Kogoy, Kaylie S. Kronick, Evelyn K. Kruczek, Jacob M. Lettieri, Daniel M. Marino, Ava G. McConnell, Elijah S. Meadows, Madison V. Mendrzycki, Ian H. Miller, Michael T. Modrovsky, Carson J. Moyer, Connor J. Nealon, Ella M. Novelli, Scott A. O’Boyle, Kyleigh E. Olex, Cole V. Pyrah, Ella L. Richards, Ashten R. Rinehimer, Lorelai Russomano, Marissa T. Sanders, Christopher G. Schlude, Alexandria C. Skipkoski, Maria C. Smith, Jorja R. Snyder, Adriana Sosa, Isabel A. Soto Alicea, Jack C. Storm, Matthew M. Urban, Dylan A. Weikel, Owen R. Weyhenmeyer, Robert J. Williams, Victoria R. Yurick

Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA)

Ashton Amend, Sophia Andahazy, John L. Augustine IV, Violet B. Balara, Kiley J. Barruzza, Sydney S. Beddingfield, Ethan Boellmann, Theresa M. Borsuk, Mia G. Chitswara, Carson P. Coen, Luke J. Colleran, Carter J. Dennis, Dane J. DiLodovico Natalie A. Dopp, Kyle A. Draina, Savannah G. Eustice, Ava G. Evans, Kaegan Feist, Yuiliana M. Fraticelli,

Abigail K. Graybeal, Clark E. Groth, Julienne E. Haskins, Nathan D. Higgins Jr, Joseph J. Januszewski, Mackenzie L. Kearney, Cole A. Kline, Ryan S. Kosko, Kylie D. Kranson, Madelynn S. Krupa, Alexia S. Lafoca, Lauren E. Lassiter, Emerson E. Lazo, Michael R. Lazovich, Graycie L. Lee, Jolin Lin, Christopher M. Litchkofski, Erich T. Merrel-Stiller, Katherine W. Modrovsky, Adam J. Nulton, Abby L. Olander, Evan J. Olson, Shiv H. Patel, Alexa R. Paul, Layla S. Perez, Jadyn E. Pershalski, Caitlin E. Petrey, Kendall T. Petrosky, Lukas T. Phillips, Addison M. Pirrone, Zoe L. Raudenbush, Alexander Richman, Nathan W. Riley, Luke J. Russell, Tristen J. Sabatini, Cameron J. Scotti, Ryan J. Sechleer, Corban Sellers, Cassidy G. Smith, Brooke E. Toney, Addison E. Walsh, Nicholas R. Webb, Colin J. Wehrenberg, Shane J. Whitonis, Michael J. Yeager 11th Grade

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Gabriella R. Ambosie, Juliana Ambosie, Annabel G. Bogdon, Cadee L. Cameron, Isabella I. Colandrea, Charlene M. Daisey, Phoenix L. Davis, Emily J. DelVecchio, Osten M. Grigas, Justin G. Hischar, Derek J. Johnson, Lauren E. Kijek, Edwin T. Kimsal, Kenneth D. Kleppinger, Elizabeth A. Kozich Margaret G. Kozich Matthew B. Kralj, Naviah M. Labar, Megan E. Laskoski, Sydney A. Magda, Gabriel J. McLaughlin, Ashton M. Medeiros, Trevor J. Miller, Daevin Myers ,Mason C. Myers, Zachariah J. Neely, Michael M. O’Donnell, Olivia E. Oresick, Kyle N. Orrson, Saif U. Rehman, Maggie A. Riccio, Levi A. Richman, Joshua D. Roman, Stephanie N. Scott, Eliza Seifert, Emma E. Suhoski High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA)

Jenna R. Alexander, Victoria A. Allen, Allyson Babula, Mary Kate Banford, James Barrett, Molly E. Berry, Jayden J. Brown, Madelyne P. Carmichael, Albane E. Carre, Donald R. Casterline, Jayden A. Castroman, Kara A. Collins, Mia R. Costello, Brianna J. Dessoye, Ryan J. Elsasser, Scarlett M. Evans, Andrew P. Fenstermacher, Mayson Girton, James L. Grosz, Lindsey Gustas, Deven B. Hazlak, Natalie M. Hunsinger, Logan C. Jasnoski, Morgan L. Koons, Ryan D. Kozich, Andrew P. Lenahan, Olivia L. Lockman, Bianca C. Long, Victoria M. Lupo, Aubrey Macri, Jake Y. Marich, Natalie A. Matthews, Leila A. McGraw, Margaret C. Modrovsky, Kennedy G. Mullen, Mallory A. Myers, Matthew S. O’Boyle, Olivia Pesta, Carley Pocono, Evan C. Poncavage, Alese K. Ritts, Olivia M. Robatin, Joshua D. Rotski, Julia M. Sinavage, Matthew K. Sklarosky Anthony M. Slivinski Madalyn E. Smith Lars M. Stephensson, Cheyenne T. Straub,

Mikayla M. Sullick, Anna G. Thomas, Mason A. Tomek, Brayden M. Wanchisen, Ainsley I. Webby, Kayla L. Wisniewski, Chester T. Wright III Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA)

Mykenzie S. Balon, John T. Barr, Timothy R. Bates, Nicki A. Borelli, Gauge D. Burnett, Austin Campbell, Sydney Churchill, Amanda G. Crosley, Donald W. Croughn III, Mason P. Czapla, Nicholas T. Danishefsky, Aidan C. DeMarzo, Steven W. Dick, Robert C. Duffy, Vianca Espinoza, Devin D. Fairchild, Alexandra Hargreaves, Christopher M. Harmon, Lillian M. Harris, Jeremy N. Hart, Xavier J. Hendon, Logan R. Henry, Morgan E. Hudak, George E. Jennings IV, Jade A. Kenner, Colten N. Kolasensky, Grayson A. Koons, Tyler J. Kruczek, Julian M. Lewin, Joseph J. Lokuta, Avena M. McDonough, Jenna Medvetz, Hibba Z. Mehran, Olivia G. Mitchell, Haily E. Morales, Michael J. Mullisky, Declan P. Munley, Gianna M. Musto, Caleb S. Partington, Emma R. Perrins, Trinity R. Perry, Daksh M. Ray, Dev M. Ray, Logan S. Rolles, Kayla R. Shaw, Brian C. Smith, Jason M. Swank, Megan R. Werger, Nathan Wolsieffer, Joshua R. Woodworth, Katelyn A. Yohey, Madelyn E. Yohey

12th Grade

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has expanded its robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery capability, now offering the leading-edge procedures for the body’s largest joint in Dickson City, Hazleton and Stroudsburg.

Robotic-assisted joint replacement systems assist surgeons in fine tuning knee replacements and improving precision. Robotic-assisted surgery benefits include less tissue damage and less

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Weatherly Area Sports Roundup

Lady Wreckers claim bball opener

The Weatherly Area girls’ basketball team opened its season on a winning note Monday, beating Salem Christian 37-13 in a non-league game played at Weatherly.

Junior guard Bethany Houser led the way with 16 points, including the game’s only 3-pointer. Senior teammate Emma Kane added nine points, and freshman Kelly Reiner made her varsity debut with nine points for the Lady Wreckers.

Weatherly Area built a 35-7 lead through three quarters, including a 12-0 run in the third quarter. There was no junior varsity game.

SALEM CHRISTIAN (13) - Van Norden 0 0-0 0, Karmazyn 0 0-0 0, Weigner 1 0-0 2, Rogers 0 0-0 0, Krage 2 0-0 4, Held 3 0-0 6, Marinari 0 1-4 1. Totals 6 1-4 13.

WEATHERLY AREA (37) - Kane 3 3-4 9, Binder 0 0-0 0, Gaydoscik 0 0-0 0, Houser 5 5-6 16, McGill 0 0-0 0, Davidovich 0 0-0 0, Reiner 2 5-6 9, Weston 0 0-0 0, Pugh 0 1-3 1, Paisley 1 0-0 2. Totals 11 14-19 37. Salem Christian....3 4 0 6 - 13 Weatherly Area...14 9 12 2 - 37 3-pointers: Houser

Boys Basketball

Panther Valley 70, Weatherly Area 32Stephen Hood and Chase Weaver each scored 16 points as Panther Valley rolled past the Wreckers in Weatherly’s opener Saturday at PV.

Mike Pascoe and Drew Kokinda added 10 points apiece for the 2-0 Panthers.

Ian McKeegan scored 11 points for the Wreckers, including three long-range baskets.

Panther Valley won the junior varsity game 69-34.

WEATHERLY AREA (32) - McKeegan 4 0-0 11, Wagner 2 0-2 6, Parker 2 0-0 4, Berger 2 0-2 4, Hoffman 1 0-0 3, McLaurin 1 0-0 2, Buck 1 0-2 2. Totals 13 0-6 32.

PANTHER VALLEY (70) - S. Hood 6 3-4 16, Weaver 6 4-4 16, Pascoe 3 4-6 10, Kokinda 3 1-2 10, B. Hood 2 0-0 6, McAndrew 1 2-2 4, Penberth 2 0-0 4, Hadley 0 2-2 2. Totals 23 18-24 70.

Weatherly Area....11 8 8 5 - 32 Panther Valley.....24 16 19 11 - 70 3-pointers: McKeegan 3, Wagner 2, Hoffman. Kokinda 3, B. Hood 2, S. Hood.

Crestwood football team falls in state semifinals

Comets finish record-setting season at 13-2

With Division I talent running around all over the field across from them, the Crestwood High School foot ball Comets had finally met their match on Friday night. Star quarterback Stone Saun ders threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns while the Bishop McDevitt defense shut down Crestwood’s vaunted single-wing offense in a 35-0 victory that sent McDevitt back to the PIAA Class 4A state championship game.

The most successful sea son in Crestwood program history came to an end at 13-2, one step away from the title game.

Indeed, the Comets could hold their head high. Their 12-game winning streak matched a school record set in 2014. They captured the program’s third District 2 championship, the second in three years, and won a state

playoff game for the first time in history. That after stumbling to a 3-8 record last season.

“You don’t know how they would bounce back from 3-8,” head coach Ryan Arcangeli said in reflecting on the season. “It was great senior leadership and the younger kids bought in. They were refusing to go 3-8 again, and you saw the result. We were right on the doorstep.”

The upstart Comets, making their first trip to the state semifinals, didn’t back down from the defending state champions, taking their opening possession to the Crusader 26-yard line before stalling out. The drive did what was hoped, eating up six minutes off the first-quarter clock and keeping McDevitt’s potent offense on the sideline.

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“We ate the clock, we flipped, zipped and ripped,” Arcangeli said. “We tried everything to earn some first downs. We were able to keep them off balance. You can’t just line up against that team, they have too much speed.”

Once the Crusader offense stepped on the field, they put it on display. Saunders hooked up with Rico Scott on a 30-yard touchdown pass - on fourth-and-17 - to give McDevitt a 7-0 lead after one quarter.

Saunders then hit TaShawn Russell on a 7-yard touchdown pass, and Uni versity of Minnesota-bound Marquese Williams added a 15-yard scoring run as the lead swelled to 20-0 with just over three minutes left in the half.

The backbreaker came on the opening play of the sec

ond half, as Scott’s 81-yard touchdown return put the Comets behind 27-0 and forced them to throw the football to try to get back in the game. Comets’ freshman quarterback Jaden Shedlock was 5-of-19 for 20 yards, and McDevitt’s defense held Crestwood to just 28 yards of total offense en route to its second straight shutout in these state playoffs.

Saunders and Russell con nected on a 15-yard scoring pass midway through the third quarter, setting the 35-0 final.

“You can’t line up and say you are going to try and maul them with the talent they have up front,” Arcangeli said. “In the second half we had no choice but to throw the ball to try and get back in the game.”

McDevitt gets its rematch with Aliquippa after meeting in last year’s title game. They

will play at 7 p.m. Thursday at Cumberland Valley High School.

For the Comets, it was a season for the ages, as they set a program record for most wins (13) and went further than any Crestwood football team had before them.

Senior running back Noah Shultz finished the season with a whopping 2,414 rush ing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns, both program records. He averaged 9.3 yards every time he carried the football.

Shedlock had a strong freshman season running the ball, finishing with 1,168 yards and 17 scores.

As a team, the Comets’ offensive machine ground out 4,291 rushing yards, averaged more than 8 yards per carry, and scored an eye-popping 72 rushing touchdowns.

Comets off to 1-1 start on hardcourt

The Crestwood boys bounced back from an opening-night loss to Scranton by beating Hanover Area 56-39 on Monday night at Crestwood.

Drew Sechleer hit for a career-high 23 points to lead the way, while teammate Chaz Wright added 10 points.

Florek topped the Hawkeyes (0-1) with eight points.

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3-pointers: Hummer 2, Noe, D. Sechleer 3, Burbank 2, R. Sechleer.

Scranton 53, Crestwood 45 - Scranton broke away from a 23-23 halftime tie, outscoring host Crestwood 30-22 after intermission to pull out the non-league opener. Dillon Lazdowsky paced three Scranton players in doubles with 18 points. Kole Conforti rimmed 15 and Oliver

Almonte chipped in with 11. The Knights finished with 11 3-pointers.

Crestwood received 13 points from Chaz Wright and 10 apiece from Drew Sechleer and Brandon Burbank.

SCRANTON (53) - Battaglia 2 0-0 6, Roberts 0 0-0 0, Conforti 4 3-4 15, Chandler 0 0-0 0, Murphy 1 0-0 3, Almonte 5 1-1 11, Lazdowsky 7 0-0 18, Laybourn 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 4-5 53.

CRESTWOOD (45) - R. Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Czapla 1 0-0 3, Wright 5 1-2 13, Tejeda 1 0-0 2, D. Sechleer 3 3-4 10, Agapito 2 2-2 7, Jennings 0 0-0 0, Burbank 4 0-0 10. Totals: 16 6-8 45.

Scranton.......11 12 14 16 – 53

Crestwood.....11 12 9 13 – 45

3-pointers: Lazdowsky 4, Conforti 3, Battaglia 2, Murphy. Wright 2, Burbank 2, Czapla, D. Sechleer, Agapito.

Crestwood Boys’ Basketball Preview

Basketball Comets hoping to earn some respect

Like the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield, the Crestwood boys’ basketball team is getting no respect these days. Veteran head coach Mark Atherton is hoping to use that to fuel his lightly-regarded Comets back to the top in the Wyoming Valley Conference this basketball season.

“We’re under the radar,” Atherton said. “Nobody even mentioned us in our (WVC coaches) press conference. Last year they didn’t really mention us, but out of respect they threw us in there. ‘You never know with Crestwood.’ We didn’t even get that this year, which I totally understand.”

One Northeast Pennsylvania website dedicated to high school sports didn’t even list the Comets in its preseason Top 25. “That is unheard of for us,” Atherton said. “We told our guys, ‘Listen, if that’s what could motivate you guys. ... I know that fires me up. When you look at some of the teams that are ahead of us, I told my guys, ‘The guys that played

here before you, that’s an embarrassment to them, the guys who worked so hard to build our program. Hazleton and us dominated this league for years and years. ... That should be taken as a hit to your pride that we’re not listed in the Top 25.’ We couldn’t crack the top 25.

“I don’t agree with it, but by the same token, I love it because I can talk about it.

‘This is what you’re gonna do. OK, we can use that as motivation. That’s gonna be a daily reminder to them of why you want to keep working hard.”

The Comets have a lot or work to do, after slipping to 9-13 overall (5-9 WVC) a year ago and exiting the District 2 Class 5A playoffs in the opening round. They lost nine of their final 12 games, and a dozen seniors have graduated from that squad.

Adding to the Comets’ challenges is the fact that some of the players didn’t return to the team until this week after playing for the record-setting football squad up through last weekend.

“We’re trying to find an identity right now,” Atherton said. “We could push the ball a little bit, but yet we’ve got to be careful in that we don’t try to push the ball too much where we don’t control the game because we don’t think we have a lot of depth.”

Crestwood does return senior point guard Drew Sechleer (9.8 points per game, 42 3-pointers) and junior combo guard/forward Chaz Wright. They form the Comets’ backbone in the backcourt. “It all begins with Drew,” Atherton said. “I think he’s got a real warrior’s mentality. ... Chaz is a Division I baseball player. He brings that same kind of tenacity to the basketball court.”

Senior Brandon Burbank and sophomore Ryan Sechleer will be on the floor at forward and guard, respectively, with football players Matt Sklarosky and Josh Hilpp looking to add to the mix as they return. Varsity newcomers Derek Johnson, Mason Czapla, Adam Nulton and 6-foot-3 freshman Ayden Agapito

are also in contention for playing time. “I think all of these guys are trying to buy into what we do, and I do think we are actually going to get better as we go along,” Atherton said. “Our strength is we have some pretty good athletes, but it’s kind of our weakness because their (main) sport may not be our sport.”

Atherton points to defending Division 1 champion-Dallas, Tunkhannock, Hazleton Area and Wilkes-Barre Area to be the top challengers this season. He hopes the Comets will fit in there somewhere and gain steam by the holidays. “We’re gonna be interesting from Christmas on,” Atherton said. “When we get Sklarosky back and maybe Hilpp can come in and give us a little more, I think that’s when it will get interesting. Without those guys, we’re just thin. We just don’t have young guys who

are ready to step up.”

The short-handed Comets lost their opener to two-time defending District 2/4 Class 6A subregional champion Scranton (53-45) on Friday night, but came back to beat Hanover Area 56-39 to start the season 1-1. They were to play Shamokin (Tuesday) and Lake-Lehman (Wednesday) this week.

ROSTER

Seniors: Josh Hilpp (5-9), Raymer Tejeda (5-10), Drew Sechleer (5-9), Brandon Burbank (6-3).

Juniors: Alan Porro (5-11), Mason Czapla (5-11), Derek Johnson (6-0), Matt Sklarosky (6-2), Chaz Wright (6-1), George Jennings (6-1), Ricardo Williams (5-9), Daevin Myers (5-6).

Sophomores: Ryan Sechleer (5-10), Ryan Kosko (5-10), Ashton Amend (5-9), Brady Gre vera (5-11), Caleb Eisenhauer (5-9), Jacob Feisel (6-2), Cameron Scotti (5-9), Tommy Biscotti (5-10), Adam Nulton (6-3).

Freshman: Ayden Agapito (6-3).

SCHEDULE

December: 2 - Scranton; 3 - Hanover Area; 6 - Shamokin; 7 - at Lake-Lehman; 12 - at Nan ticoke; 15 - at Williamsport; 22 - at Wyoming Valley West (x); 27 - McGrane Tournament at Wilkes-Barre CYC; 28 - McGrane Tournament at Wilkes-Barre CYC.

January: 3 - Pittston Area (x); 6 - Tunkhan nock (x); 10 - at Hazleton Area (x); 13 - Berwick (x); 17 - at Dallas (x); 19 - Wilkes-Barre Area (x); 21 - Wyoming Valley West (x); 24 - at Pittston Area (x); 27 - at Tunkhannock (x); 31 - Hazleton Area (x).

February: 3 - at Berwick (x); 7 - Dallas (x); 9at Wilkes-Barre Area (x). (x)- WVC game

Journal-Herald Sports

Formula One 2022 was the “Year of the Red Bull”

by Mark Gero

Nobody wanted to see Formula One 2022 end the way 2021 did. An official’s judgment call made for a contrived ending to the year’s final race, and it handed the championship to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Luckily, this year’s championship was won without controversy, but the outcome was the same: 2022 was “The Year of Red Bull

and Max Verstappen.”

The Red Bull team won the Constructor’s championship, with Ferrari in second place. Last year’s winner, Mercedes, finished third. Verstappen won the Driver’s title in style, breaking the seasonal winning record of 15 victories in a year, surpassing the 13 that Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel had done before. Charles Leclerc finished second this season, just ahead of Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate.

But the beginning of the race year did not indicate how things would eventually turn out. Ferrari came out of pre-season tests looking strong, and the team took 1-2 (Leclerc-Carlos Sainz)

in the season’s first race in Bahrain. Verstappen took the next round in Saudi Arabia. Leclerc followed with a win in Australia, suggesting that 2022 could be a championship battle between those two drivers. But it was not to be.

Verstappen took the next three races, and Ferrari began experiencing difficulties starting at the Miami Grand Prix. The tipping point came a few weeks later at the French Grand Prix when Leclerc led the race but then made a significant error and spun into the barriers. Verstappen won that race and took the next four - Hungary, Belgium, Netherlands, and Italy.

Staude wins age group at Run for Diamonds

Crestwood High School distance runner Mason Staude won the male 15-and-under division at the Run for the Diamonds foot race through Berwick on Thanksgiving Day. The 14-year-old Staude clocked a time of 53:10.35 to claim his age group, and he also placed 32nd overall in the race.

Shawn Burke of Hazleton captured the 70-74 female division crown with a time of 1:43:05.62.

The race attracted more than 1,000 runners from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee,

Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, Vermont, Connecticut, Mas sachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and California.

Alfredo Jose Santana, 31, of Philadelphia was the over all race winner in a time of 44:12.09. Marina Martino, 31, of Dallas, Pa., was the overall female winner in a time of 52:50.23.

A rundown of all the race finishers is at falconracetim ing.com

Verstappen then clinched the title in Japan, followed by victories in the United States (Circuit of the Americas in Texas) and Mexico before taking the final race in Abu Dhabi. It was a dominating run for what is now a two-time world champion. With 2022 in the books, we can look forward to 2023 with its many changes in the drivers’ cast. Sabastian Vettel has retired from racing, with Fernando Alonso moving from Alpine to take his place at Aston Martin. Alonso’s vacant position goes to Pierre Gasly, who moves over from Alpha Tauri where rookie Nyck De Vries will replace him. Nico Hulkenberg will be the #2 driver at Haas, replacing Mick Schumacher, who may end up as a Mercedes

tester. In perhaps the most controversial move of the season, Oscar Piastri, who was reportedly going to Alpine, will instead race for McLaren, replacing Ricciardo, who may become a Red Bull test driver. And at Williams Racing, the first American driver in many years has Logan Sargent replacing Nicholas Latifi. Those changes will give Formula One fans plenty to talk about during the off-season. Next season’s 24-race schedule gets underway in Bahrain March 3 to 5.

Veteran racing writer, Mark Gero, writes about motor racing at The Sports Column.