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Diel resigns from WH council; applicants sought by Ruth Isenberg
THE SANTA EXPRESS, staffed by members of the Weatherly Area Community Museum board, made multiple stops in Weatherly on Sunday, distributing treats and holiday cheer. JH: Ruth Isenberg
Rose Diel resigned from White Haven Borough Council, effective November 23, the date of the most recent meeting. Her letter cited “unforeseen circumstances.” Council unanimously accepted the resignation, and began the process of filling the empty seat. Zane Writer was proposed to complete the term until the end of 2021; he ran in 2019, and tied with council member Michael D’Angola. The outcome was determined by a coin toss. Council member Harvey Morrison questioned making
the appointment, saying he had nothing against Writer, and giving him credit his willingness to serve. However, he felt that out of courtesy to people in town who hadn’t known about the opening, council should advertise for applicants. Solicitor Sean Logsdon said that council was not required to advertise, but had up to 30 days to make the appointment. After discussion, council voted to accept letters of application until 3 p.m. on December 17, with an appointment to be made at the meeting on December 21. More WH Council next week.
Fewins re-elected WASB president after challenge by Seth Isenberg Before Wednesday’s Weatherly Area School Board caucus meeting, the board did its annual reorganization. The meeting, held online, had a rocky start. Tom Connors Jr. was named temporary chairperson on a split vote, over opposition from Jerry Fewins, Bill Knepper, Matt vonFrisch, and Shay McGee. Voting for Connors were Gerry Grega, Chad Obert, Brian O’Donnell, April Walters and Connors himself.
Jockeying about electing the board president for 2021 began even before Connors called for nominations. April Walters and incumbent Fewins were both nominated. Board solicitor Chris Slusser settled a dispute over how the vote would be conducted, allowing a roll call on Walters first. The vote was 4 in favor (Connors, Grega, O’Donnell and Walters), and 5 opposed. The vote on Fewins vote was next, and he gained a majority of 6 votes (Knepper, von-
Frisch, McGee, Obert, O’Donnell and himself). Fewins then presided over the rest of the meeting. Next was a vote to name a vice president, and five names were put forward, McGee, vonFrisch Walters, O’Donnell and Connors. Votes were taken in the order candidates were nominated, with McGee and vonFrisch each receiving only 4 votes. Walters was up for a vote next, and she received 7 votes in her favor (Connors, Fewins, Grega,
Knepper, Obert, O’Donnell and herself). Other positions were filled, including PSBA liaison – O’Donnell, CCTI Operating Committee – Walters to a 3-year term, CCTI alternate— Connors to a 1-year term, TCC voting delegate— business manager Natasha Milazzo, TCC alternate—Knepper. Meeting dates remain the first Wednesday of each month for the board caucus meeting, and the second Wednesday for the regular
voting meeting, except in January due to the holidays, and August due to the start of school, when meetings are moved back a week. The caucus meeting that followed included some contentious issues. Citizens objected to topics listed in a guidance office newsletter that had been distributed to parents. LBGT See WASB, page 5
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Out of sight, but… by Ruth Isenberg
From the Archives From The Weatherly Herald December 10, 1970 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers A front page photo shows Weatherly borough manager Carl Wagner presenting a document to post commander Harrison Henritzy dedicating the ground where the veterans’ monuments are located as “Memorial Plaza” during an event held on Pearl Harbor Day. There was a ceremony. Wreaths were placed. WWII veteran William Younker “fired three volleys in tribute to the men and women who gave their lives at Pearl Harbor.” Appropriate music for the service was provided by the Weatherly Area High School band, under the direction of Joseph Altieri.
Weatherly’s Sanitary Sewage Disposal plant ofThe discussion about the guidance newsletter that took ficially went into operation place during last week’s caucus meeting of the Weatherly Area last Thursday at 4 p.m. David School Board raised some interesting points—and some conFeaster has been named sewage plant operator, with an cerns. Discussion is healthy. Letting parents know dates and topics assistant to be named. Street that could be discussed is good communication. It gives them a supervisor Glenn Kitchen was chance to make sure they talk with their children and let them named sewage plant supervisor. Persons not yet conknow how they feel about sensitive subjects. It’s understandable that parents might be uncomfortable dis- nected to the new system will be notified that they have 45 cussing issues like transgender identity and Black Lives Matdays to have their sewer lines ter—and understandable that they might want to shield their connected. children from those topics. But they can’t. Kids of all ages are internet-savvy, and far A standing ovation was givmore aware of what’s happening outside of Weatherly than we may want to believe. And as some of the comments at the cau- en to Linda Garber and Ray Wilkinson as they announced cus meeting made clear, not all of them would be able to have an honest discussion with their parents if they wanted to learn their 1990 United Fund campaign for the Community more. Chest was “over the top” — The guidance department is indicating that it’s okay to talk exceeding their $7,000 goal. about sensitive issues, and trying to create an atmosphere where students are comfortable being themselves. The Carbon County DemSilence tells them to keep any questions to themselves. ocratic committee plans to Things may seem more peaceful that way. But ignoring issues charter buses to go to the doesn’t make them go away—they will surface eventually. By talking about sensitive subjects, parents and teachers can keep inauguration of Milton Shapp as governor on January 19. communication open and relationships alive. By pretending The bus for our area will leave they don’t exist, they cut communication off.
opponent Bermudian Springs, followed by Crestwood, then on the road to Pleasant Valley, Northwest, and Southern Area, before ending the season A front page poem was pub- on here versus Marian. Wrecker fans, dressed up in lished, written by Mrs. Charles orange and black, came out E. Smith, about Advent to cheer the basketball team Season. at Northwest last week, and “did a fine job... We hope this The Cosgrove Studio & spirit prevails through the Camera Shop offers a $10 rebasketball season. The team ward when you trade in your will appreciate this kind of old camera for a Kodak support.” Instamatic X-15 camera Former Wrecker athlete kit, includes film, flash and Mike Jeppsen, now with the case — for only $23.95. Peace Corps, was gored by a Brahman bull recently. He is For your coal needs, call reported to be recovering from Buckley Coal Co. of Eckley. his injuries. We’re in the final three days Leonard Enterprises adverof deer season, Friday and tised Sylvania console TVs— Saturday yet to go. Those who on their own stands; along were lucky enough to get an with 3-piece matched stereo antlerless license, they will systems. have a chance to get their deer on Monday and Tuesday. The Weatherly Wreckers “An overflow of youngsters basketball team notched a signed up as candidates for home opener victory versus Crestwood, 61 to 40. The team the biddy teams.” A call has gone out for some more help… went on to the Northwest There will be an effort to orgaTournament and beat West nize two more teams, making Side Tech 53 to 39, earning a total of eight — the first time the right to challenge the the league has had that many host Rangers in the finals. teams in its history. In a hard-fought contest, the Two Junior High games last Wreckers kept it close versus Monday were thrillers. The the Rangers, before the hosts pulled away for a 50-40 win in first, a JV match versus SS Peter and Paul of Tamaqua, was that game. a narrow loss. The second, a varsity match against PottsFrom The Sidelines, ville Nativity, played to a 49by Don Garber Pocono International Race- all tie at the end of regulation, way announced they will host before losing in overtime. their first 500 mile race for At Wertman’s Hardware, Indianapolis cars this July 3. A tentative schedule for next you can buy door trims, Styyear’s football games has Jim rofoam blocks–cones–balls, Kordite scrap bags with holdThorpe coming to Weatherly er, and Candoliers–1 light, 3 as the home opener, then on the road to Lackawanna Trail light or 5 light. and Southern Lehigh, at home for Cardinal Brennan and new See ARCHIVES, page 6 from Dim’s Gas Station in Tresckow at 6:30 a.m., and leave from Harrisburg at 11:15 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notices REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Packer Township will meet on December 22 , 2020 at 5:00 pm at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the application of Broad Mountain Power, LLC for a special exception and variances pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of Packer Township for construction and operation of a Wind Farm, as follows:. Special Exception Broad Mountain Power LLC has applied for approval of a Special Exception pursuant to Sections 501.3 and 802.28 of the Packer Township Zoning Ordinance for a Wind Farm to be constructed and operated on properties located generally north and west of Dennison Road in the southwest portion of Packer Township and which is in the A-l Agricultural Zoning District. The proposed Wind Farm would consist of 21 wind turbines (to be chosen from 26 possible locations on the project site) and associated infrastructure including, but not limited to, access roads, electrical collector and transmission lines, and up to four meteorological towers. The turbines in the Wind Farm will be of two different models. One model would be approximately 452 feet (137.5 meters) in height and the other model would be approximately 656 feet (200 meters) in height. The meteorological towers are proposed to be approximately 418.5 feet (127.5 meter) in height. Variances Broad Mountain Power LLC has applied for variances as follows: From the portion of Section 802.28.5.a of the Zoning Ordinance that requires that all access easements be improved with “a durable, dust-free, all weather surface” and Applicant instead proposes a gravel surface plus dust control measures during construction; From those portions of Section
603 of the Zoning Ordinance for relief from certain site plan content requirements such as the scale of drawings and the extent and detail of topographic information; and From those portions of Sections 603 and 802.28 that require or depend on compliance upon the delivery of permits or approvals that must be issued by Federal, State or Township bodies or agencies other than the Zoning Hearing Board. Properties The properties that are the subject of this application are the following tax parcels in Packer Township owned by Kovatch Enterprises, Inc. and Hazleton Electric, Inc. Kovatch Enterprises, Inc. 11345-A2, 113-45-A3, 120-45-A21, 121-46-A3, 121-46-A4, 12146-A6, 121-46-A7, I27-46-A2, 128-46-A1, 128-46-A3, and 12846-A4; and, to the extent of the following parcels are in Nesquehoning, not in Packer, they may be part of the overall project but are not the location of wind turbines and not subject to the Packer Township special exception and variance application: 121-44-B2 (part of), 121-44-B3, 121-44-B4 (part of), 122-44-A1, 128-44-A2, 128-44-B2, 128-44-B3 and 12844-B4. Hazleton Electric Inc.: 120-45A20. The public may also attend this meeting remotely via zoom at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81685396713 or by dialing +1 929 205 6099. Enter meeting ID 816 8539 6713. Visit www. packertownship.com for more information. If you cannot attend but would like to have public comments read into the record, mail to Packer Township Zoning Hearing Board, 2234 Hudson Dr, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Please call 570.427.8969 with questions or to obtain meeting minutes. Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary 12/10
The next White Haven Borough Council meeting December 21, 2020 at 7 p.m. will be held via zoom. Any residents may join in or call in to the meeting. Residents who have any questions and can’t participate via zoom may email any petitions or complaints to whborough@ whboro.org. Council will address them and respond back to you. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86198925843 Meeting ID: 861 9892 5843 +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Linda Szoke Borough Manager
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IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW S. BREINER, Deceased, late of the Borough of Nesquehoning, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Notice is herby given that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of Andrew S. Breiner, who died on the 12th day of September, 2020. All persons haing claims against the estate are requested to make
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that East Side Borough Council will conduct their regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month during the Year 2021, unless otherwise noted. The meeting dates are as follows: January 7, 2021 July 8, 2021 (Second Thursday) February 4, 2021 August 5, 2021 March 4, 2021 September 2, 2021 April 8, 2021(Second Thursday) October 7, 2021 May 5, 2021 November 4, 2021 June 3, 2021 December 2, 2021 All meetings will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the John Murphy Room of the White Haven Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. 18661 Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE
2021 MEETING SCHEDULE The Board of Directors of the Weatherly Area School District, at their Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, set the following dates for their 2021 meetings: CAUCUS MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 Wednesday, August 11th , 2021 Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 Wednesday, November 10th 2021 Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 REORGANIZATION MEETING The Weatherly Area School District Board of Directors Reorganization Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Middle School LGI Room. All Caucus Meetings and Regular Monthly Meetings will be held in the Middle School LGI Room at 7:00 PM. The Board may take official action at any of the above scheduled meetings on any matter of business properly presented to it. Natasha Milazzo Business Manager Secretary, Board of Education
known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Administrator, Jacqueline P. Turner, 730 East Main Street, Weatherly PA 18255, or her attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly PA 18255 12/17
LEGAL NOTICE
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
LEGAL NOTICE
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY J. ACKERMAN, a/k/a HENRY ACKERMAN, Deceased, late of the Township of Dennison, County of Luzerne and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Notice is herby given that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of Henry J. Ackerman, a/k/a Henry Ackerman, who died on the 19th day of December, 2019. All persons haing claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Administrator, Gloria Ackerman, c/o Lisa Fisher, 247 Foster Avenue, Freeland, PA 18224, or her attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly PA 18255 12/24
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Death Roll
JEAN KORSHALLA Jean (Hayes) Korshalla of ty), graduating cum laude in Weatherly passed away at 1964. She worked as a rehome early search biologist for Lederle KATHLEEN J. CASEY WILLIAM C. DOLINSKY Sunday Laboratories (now Pfizer) in Association, PA Landscape & Kathleen J. Casey, 73, of William C. Dolinsky, 81 morning, Pearl River, New York until White Haven, passed away years of age, of Lehigh Town- Nursery Association. December 1979 when her daughter was Funeral arrangements have on Sunday, ship, Weatherly, died on 6, 2020. born. been entrusted to the Philip J. November Tuesday, Born She and her husband retired Jeffries Funeral Home & Cre29, 2020, December March 1, to Weatherly in 2001 where mation Services of Weatherin Geisinger 1, 2020, at 1942 to she once again became active ly. A private family Mass was Wyoming home. Myrtle as an organist and pianist for clebrated December 7 at Our Valley MediBorn (Hoegg) several local churches and Lady of Lourdes Roman Cath- Hayes and Eugene Hayes, she choirs. cal Center. Monday, Born July 17, 1939 olic Church. Interment was in was educated in Weatherly Jean is survived by her in Manhattan, she was the in Hazleton, St. Nicholas R.C.C. cemetery schools and graduated in 1960 husband of almost 47 years, in Weatherly. daughter of the late John and he was the as class valedictorian. She Joseph Korshalla; her daughOnline condolences may be received a degree in biology ter Atty. Lauren Korshalla, Isabella Goodchild Casey and son of the Houston, TX; sister, Kathleen from College Misericordia was a graduate of St. Antholate Edward made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com ny’s High School, NYC. Kath- and Helen (Yagalla) Dolinsky. Hayes (Fred Ney), Shaver(now Misericordia Universileen worked as head teller town; and sister in-law Anna Bill was also predeceased by his at Vantage Trust VA Credit King (Bernard), Dallas, PA. beloved wife, Nancy D. (MonUnion and enjoyed reading, Private arrangements have dell) Dolinsky on March 19, been entrusted to the Philip J. traveling and spending time 2014; brothers, Francis, and Not to mention...we will be Comfort and Joy Jeffries Funeral Home & Crewith her grandchildren. FolEdward “Johnny” Dolinsky. expecting some very special at Salem UCC mation Services of Weatherly. lowing retirement she worked Surviving are son, Brian W. guests! Come join Salem United Services will be conducted at at Mountain Laurel Resort as Dolinsky and his wife Jessy of Please email weatherlyChurch of Christ, Weatherly, the convenience of the family. a manager of the restaurant. Weatherly; sister, Ann Onfor an informal time of prayer cumc@gmail.com to sign up, Online registry or a fond She is survived by her chilorato; grandchildren, Saror leave a voicemail at 570and reflection. Enjoy the memory of Jean may be exdren, John Putnam; Doreen ah Dolinsky, and Stephanie Kurtz and her husband Cody; beauty of the church decorat- 427-8091 with your name and pressed by visiting O’Connell; Edward (Cindy) number of attendees. ed for the Christmas season www.griffithsfuneralhomes. great-grandchildren, Noah Putnam; Jeffrey (Elsie) PutMasks are required, and as we celebrate the Sacrament com. nam; Samantha (Joseph) Put- and Austin. parents must remain with of Holy Communion. The Bill was a Weatherly High nam; several grandchildren same service will be offered on their children and great grandchildren; sib- School graduate, and served The church is located at 30 Thursday, December 17 at 7 lings, Edward Casey; Dorothy honorably in the Army Rep.m. and on Friday, December Carbon Street. Sullivan; nieces and nephews serve. In 1957 Bill and his 18 at 1 p.m. COVID protobrothers founded Dolinsky and Aunt Irene Rock. Christmas Eve cols will be in place including Due to the current pandem- Brothers Nursery in Lehigh at Salem UCC Township. The nursery is now masks and social distancing. ic, private services were held Christmas Eve Service at Saoperated by his son Brian and by Lehman Family Funeral Philip J. Jeffries lem United Church of Christ Celebrate Christmas his family as it transitions to a Service, Inc. 403 Berwick St. in Weatherly will be held on at Centenary third generation. White Haven. For additional Funeral Home December 24 at 9:30 p.m. Get in the Christmas spirit Bill was a member of Our information visit the funeral & Cremation Services This year attendance is by and join in the festivities at Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of home website at www. A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. reservation only. ReservaWeatherly, PA Christmas Tree Centenary United Methodist LehmanFuneralHome.com 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 tions must be made for each Church in Weatherly on Sat570-427-4231 family member. The reservaurday, December 19, from 11 tion deadline is December 21. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. Please call Linda Garber at For children of all ages: Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor 570-401-3710 or Pastor ShaChristmas story time. Come www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com ron Frye at 610-739-1920. and hear the story of ChristWhite Haven, PA A new approach to funeral and COVID protocols will be in mas: the hope, love, joy and PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT cremation care. Looking forward to place including masks and peace that is truly the reason serving White Haven, Dennison, RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR Lehigh, and Foster Townships. social distancing. These plans for the season. Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities All arrangements and consultations are subject to change if necesHot dogs, mac’ n cheese, from the comfort of your home. sary. snacks and refreshments will Guiding families through Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. be provided. There is no fee, difficult times. (570) 443-9816 and no cover charge.
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Crestwood Distinguished Alumnus award goal to recognize achievers, inspire students by Ruth Isenberg
To be eligible, a person must have graduated from White Crestwood School District is Haven, Fairview or Crestwood getting ready to honor some High schools at least 10 years graduates who have gone on ago. The first class of three will to do great things. Since the be inducted in the fall of 2021, beginning of this year, a com- hopefully with a dinner in their mittee has been seeking nomi- honor, and an assembly at the nees for the inaugural Distin- high school so students can guished Alumni Award. hear directly from them about Chair Tom Benz, of White their accomplishments. Haven, explained that superinBenz said setting up the setendent Robert Mehalick suglection committee took some gested the project, something time, because they wanted he had participated in at other good diversity. He feels they districts he had worked for. succeded, tapping alumni
from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s, men and women representaing all areas of the district. COVID slowed everything down, but what he called “an amazing list of nominees” is already being assembled. Community nominations are now being sought. An application form is available on the Crestwood website, csdcomets.org, along with information about the committee and selection criteria. Look for more on this project in future issues.
Veterans Corner Commentary by John Kearns, USCG Ret., chiefkearns@gmail.com
December 7th, 1941, what did we miss?
close attention to the Naval assets in Pearl Harbor. Pilots were given close training, The attack on Pearl Harbor had ID cards, and practiced. happened 79 years ago, yet Throughout the attack, the added information is discovered every year. As technology Taney fired on the aircraft progresses, we look deeper in continuously, but never rethe past and gain more knowl- ceived one round of enemy edge. Some of the new discov- fire, and neither did any of the Coast Guard aircraft. The reaeries are enabled by things like carbon dating, DNA clon- son is they are painted white so did not play into their plan. ing and other updated techAll the movies show two or nologies developed daily. One remarkably interesting discov- three Japanese planes shot down by US forces, when in ery is that the steel used for fact 29 were shot down, with Japanese mini subs and toranother 56 damaged to the pedoes was made from scrap point where they could not metal sent to Japan from the United States. In just the year take part in the attack. The movies show one midget sub1939, the U.S. exported two million tons of scrap (steel) to marine sunk, when the truth Japan. This is known because was that all five were sunk in of carbon dating. Tests run on the attack. U.S. forces fired on Japathe mini subs and torpedoes nese forces first on the day of in museums shows the metal the attack on Pearl Harbor. came from the U.S. More than an hour before the It is an oddity that every main attack, the minesweeper ship, plane, and vehicle in Condor discovered the periPearl Harbor was fired on scope of a Japanese submaand bombed except the US rine. It fired on the sub and Coast Guard Cutter Taney. sank it. The Japanese war plan paid
Japanese planes were flying over Pearl Harbor an hour before the attack began. They flew over Pearl Harbor before sunrise and were even spotted by several people who waved to the pilots, and they waved back and waggled their wings. At the time, though, Pearl Harbor did not have a nofly zone over it, and civilians regularly flew over the base to take in the sights. As such, no one thought much of the planes flying overhead. History will reflect the attack was a failure, it only slowed down the inevitable, but during the slow down, thousands of US Sailors, Marines and Army members were killed while America played catch up. More facts will come out as time goes on, what will never change are the heroic deeds of the US fighting people and the honor and respect they bring to us all. Note, this was penned on December 7th.
Penn Lake November meeting notes by Seth Isenberg
Permission was given to buy $11,000 worth of playground Penn Lake Borough council equipment now, ahead of a will meet Thursday, Decemprice increase. The money ber 17, as per their advertised comes from a grant the bormeeting schedule. At their No- ough received. vember meeting, council voted The borough will send a to approve a tax rate for 2021 notice to a homeowner who of 4.6 mills, of which 4.2 mills puts trash out ahead of trash will be for the dam project and day, where it they gets shredthe remaining .4 mills for bor- ded by bear or other pests. ough expenses. The notice will ask the owner In addition to last week’s to take their trash with when article about the November they leave. Council member meeting, council supported Rosenstock also pointed out the dam advisory committhat bears are finding trash tee’s opinion that contracts left in beach trash cans. for pre-construction items Residents complained of like design of the dam and poor service from Atlantic concepts should be done in Broadband. two steps — investigation Citizen Trish Bartlett said first, then design and bidding that the deer population in support second. A Request the Borough is growing, and for Proposals (RFP) for the reminds people that the deer investigation phase will be bring ticks, and Lyme disease. prepared, then shared to enShe pleaded for residents to gineering firms. The successnot feed the deer. ful consultant/engineer will The Dec. 17 meeting is a develop and implement plans, GoToMeeting, beginning at 7 reports and analysis for geop.m. technical and hydrologic data collection. This information would become the basis for an RFP for the dam design, which would then get bid. Council approved the amendment to the zoning Continued from page 1 ordinance reducing setbacks that was advertised last month, awareness and Black Lives 4-0-1, with council member Matter in School (an actual Shaun Kuter abstaining. organization that is not BLM) In regular business, mayor led to a robust discussion, Deb Krysicki thanked parwith administration explainticipants in the Halloween ing that these were potential decorating contest, and in discussion topics, not actual Halloween activities. The aplessons. More input from parplication for properties to host ents and some board memshort term rentals is complete, bers is expected at the regular ready to be sent to those prop- board meeting on Wednesday. erties involved. That meeting will also a vote The garbage fee was reto approve stipends for school duced $5 and will be $190 in clubs, yearbook, Envirothon, 2021. band and chorus.
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seconds remaining. Heather Weatherly Borough will becontest, a peanut shelling con- they can deliver the truck alBurke put the Ugly Mug ahead gin a curbside recycling promost immediately, while the test, caroling, and Santa. to stay for a 22-19 win. gram on December 17, with low bidder could not before Continued from page 2 monthly pickup. The L&L Fire Company will 1991. “Winter is upon us, and council decided on expediency.” From The Journal-Herald hold its annual Christmas December 6, 1990 party Dec. 9 starting at 6 p.m. First grader Sara Weaver Clara and Jay Holder, Each family attending is asked won a giant Christmas stockPublishers to bring one dozen cookies. ing at Fairview Elementary The front page photos show School PTA’s Christmas bouDaisy Troop 291 and Brownie The Weatherly Area PTA tique this past Friday. Troop 260 of White Haven will hold its annual Cookwhen they gathered for their in- ie Crunch on Monday in the The Weatherly Greenhouse vestiture and rededication cer- Middle School cafeteria at 7 is open, selling Christmas emonies. Fifteen new Brownies p.m. Melodie Heydt is bringwere invested, welcomed by ing her elementary school en- Poinsettias, live trees, cut their leaders Mary Frances semble for our entertainment. trees, logs, wreaths and more. Cherba’s Floral, also in Melnyk and Myrtle Orlowskey, Weatherly, is also selling assisted by Sue Ann Maranuk. A photo on the front of the second section shows four gen- beautiful Poinsettias. Also on the front page is a erations of the Reed/McArtin Arby’s advertised its annuphoto of the Junior Auxiliary of family who recently celebrated al Christmas glassware party American Legion Unit 360, who the holiday season together. met to sign Christmas cards and Shown are Cecily McArtin, 86, glass — collect the set. write letters to service men and of New Hampshire, her great Ed Gower, in his WHASA women away from home for the granddaughter Cory Reed and basketball column this week, holidays. Each girl will write one granddaughter Virginia Cefeatured a game between the letter a week, for as long as our cily Reed of Los Angeles, and troops are in Saudi Arabia. daughter Cecily McArtin Jones two last place teams, Lehman Funeral Home and Hanna’s of White Haven. Ugly Mug. In the first half, The annual community Advent Service and Christmas Tree In special session, White Ha- Lehman’s had just a single Lighting ceremony was held last ven Council voted to buy a new field goal, trailing 8-2, but with Oren Mertz’s 8 points Sunday evening, with a turnout truck for the streets departand Joe Examitas’ 9 in the ment, selecting the higher of of approximately 150 people. two bids at $531.37 per month, second half, the team pulled within one point with 43 from Feussner’s Ford because This Friday, there will be a Christmas themed roller skating party at the White Haven Community Building from 7:30 to 9 p.m. This will be the last skating party until after the holidays. Six White Haven homes will be featured in the annual holiday house tour on Dec. 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. Featured homes include the Radleys’, Murrays’, Watsons’, Ushers’, Johnsons’ and Travis’. The event is sponsored by United to Serve Inc, an auxiliary of White Haven Center. Also this Saturday, Centenary United Methodist Church will hold their Christmas Sampler bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4. Special events include a pudding slurp contest, a pie eating
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Seth’s Sightings
by Seth Isenberg
plays with LED lights blazing, and inflatables all around. The nicest displays, to our taste, were more old-fashioned — garland and some colored decorations, antiques with ribbons, candles in some places, all simple yet beautiful. Our plan is to continue to tour, looking for new displays. Chanukah begins tonight at sundown. Happy holiday to those who celebrate. As we did our Saturday chores, we enjoyed listening to the Penn State vs Rutgers football game. It was another win for the Nittany Lions, so this year’s seniors are enjoying a win streak. Predictions are that this week’s opponent, Michigan State, will provide win number three. With such a year, it’s not likely the team will be going to any bowl game. In pro football, happy includes a kind of amazing Patriots win, 45-0, and amazingly, another win by the Giants. It’s looking like Giants are going to be the division Homes in Weatherly Bor9298 with your name, phone champs. The Eagles may have ough, Packer and Lehigh/Lau- # and address (please specfinally made their commitsanne Townships are eligible ify township). Registrations ment to having Jalen Hurts to enter a holiday light contest are due by December 12 and as quarterback. Whatever’s sponsored by the Weatherly houses should be lit the week Recreation Committee. of December 13 through 19 for wrong with Carson Wentz might be best solved with To register, please private photos/judging. message the Facebook page Prizes will be awarded to the him seated on the bench. The loss by the Steelers made me or call/text Jen at 570-582top three decorated homes. Winners will be announced on sad — as it would have been fun to pursue a perfect season. the Facebook page.
This was a week in recovery mode for Ruth and me. Moving was done from my uncle’s apartment — all except for integrating stuff from the move into our home and office which we decided to do slowly. By Saturday, we’d recovered enough to take the dogs for a walk in Hickory Run State Park. Since it was hunting season, we stayed within the Day Use area near the beach. Hunters had parked nearby, but they had headed off to the west. On the walk, as we got near to the lake, Bull, our German Shorthair Pointer, as cold as he was from the temperature and wind — he wanted to go for a swim. He stayed on leash, so no swim for him. As
we finished our walk, the hunters returned from their day. No one brought a deer back. The weather was threatening on Friday and Saturday as a Nor’easter blew over us. Our area was fortunate, in that the storm intensified once it got out to sea, so New Jersey had rain, while Massachusetts and north got snowed on. Our family in Worcester reported six inches of heavy wet snow when we called them Saturday afternoon. Now that the pressure of moving items is off, we have extra time, so we took the long way to wherever we drove. There were holiday decorations to seek out to admire. We sighted ultra-modern dis-
Holiday Light Contest underway in Weatherly
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Professional hockey now looks to start mid-January for the NHL, so the AHL’s league office decision to start on February 5 looks to have been a pretty good guess. Even with protocols, Ruth and I are still eager to attend a game. Protocols aren’t keeping us from being out. We are just being careful — mask on, sanitize hands, avoid crowds. Shopping has taken on a new vibe, as online become more key for both of us. This week, we bought more books to read, edibles and some clothing items. Mysteries are our main read, and I’ve added some sci-fi. Our rule is that what we read needs to have some humor — nothing too heavy. The humor is also what I’ve been seeing out when on
the internet. I’m watching comics perform — Kathleen Madigan right now making us laugh. Also of note has been the launches of SpaceX rockets, manned and cargo. I love these. For the weekend, I plan to continue to add holiday lights to our display. There’s still some raking, and a stretch of gutter cleaning still to be done — fun, fun. Events are scarce, but we’ll find a few. I’m considering attending the VERY socially distanced comedy show happening this Saturday at Penn’s Peak, though we’ll see as we get closer to the day. Please support our local businesses – we need them now more than ever, and they really need us. Stay safe.
Christmas in the Park for Covid year On Sunday, December 13, Faith Church, Weatherly will be partnering with the Weatherly Recreation committee to present a Covid-friendly Christmas in the Park. At 2 p.m., be on the lookout as Citizens Fire Company and the Weatherly Police Department help guide Santa
through town, out to Eurana Park. After the parade, gather at the amphitheater until about 4 p.m. for a fun time of Christmas caroling, hot chocolate, a Live Nativity, a reading of the story, “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and much more, presented by Faith Church.
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Olivia Hirko is November Hill’s Angels tree trimming contest WAHS Senior of the Month is drive-thru holiday treat
Olivia Hirko, daughter of David and Cheryl Hirko, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for November at Weatherly Area High School. Olivia is a member of Weatherly’s chapter of the National Honor Society, the
Kindness Club, the Student Government Association, the Interact Club, FBLA, and the high school band. In the community, Olivia volunteers her time at the Carbon County Courthouse and the Eckley Haunted Trail. She is involved in the Hillclimb Cleanup, and has done volunteer work for the American Cancer Society and Helping Hands, as well as assisting backstage at performances with her dance school, Performing Arts Center, in Conyngham. Olivia is a member of Holy Annunciation Parish in Hazleton. She is employed by Whitewater Challengers. Sponsor for the month of November is Whitewater Challengers, Inc., White Haven.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Heritage Hill is celebrating with the Hill’s Angels Tree Trimming Contest and Drive-Thru Event on Sunday, December 13, from 2-4 p.m. at 800 Sixth St., in Weatherly. Drive through the parking
lot for a splendid view of the Hill’s Angels tree trimming contest decorated by individuals, families, and businesses from the local community—be sure to vote for your favorite. You’ll also receive complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, and candy canes to go. All
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Advent Reflections On Hybrid Learning Poinsettias for Christmas at Centenary
Centenary United Methodist Church, Carbon Street in Weatherly, is placing poinsettias in the church sanctuary for Christmas. Anyone who would like to place one in memory or honor of someone can do so by calling Sharon at 570-582-5200. The cost is $7.00 each. Monetary donations are also being accepted. Deadline to order is December 13.
by Susan Selby, CEO, Im- generations of diverse stumanuel Christian School dents, through Christ-centered education, to love God, serve others, and bless the As a mom of three children world. Like the majority of – ages 17, 16 and 14, with public schools, this pandemic different learning styles and hit us hard. We chose a hybrid needs – the pandemic has model that has allowed every shaken up how my kids do school. As the CEO at Imman- student to be in-person twice uel Christian School in Hazle- a week and fully remote, with ton, it has also shaken up how direct instruction, three days we do education, but not why. a week. It has worked so well that we are now evaluating the So during this Advent seapossibility of moving to three son of expectant waiting, I’m days of in-person instruction a choosing gratitude from lessons learned and hoping these week after the holidays. Here might inspire our community are a few lessons learned: to truly focus on getting our Kids need connection. children the best education They need connection with they deserve, even in the their teacher and their peers. midst of a pandemic. The hybrid model allows the At Immanuel Christian teacher and the child to have School, our vision is to draa real relationship through matically impact the city of in-person learning, which Hazleton by empowering then adds value and significant effectiveness to the online days. Honestly, this correlation came as a surprise. Given how much work the Hybrid model has been for our teachers and staff, I questioned if such limited time of in-person learning would be worth the effort. Yet, the evidence is telling me that with 100% attendance in remote
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and in hybrid, without loss to the learning, it is working. When our team thinks about the vision behind WHY we do education, we know these connections matter. Our city. Our country. We all need these kids to thrive and not fall further behind. They are our future. Kids need calm. In a time of unrest in our own country, exacerbated by the pandemic, our children need to have some form of stability. Many of our families at ICS have parents who are working two jobs, or third shift, or are single parent households. Given how many under-resourced kids there are in the greater Hazleton area, I can only imagine the stress that fully remote learning has placed on parents. Our children need the calm and order that being in school, even if for two days a week, can provide. Kids need compassion. Families need compassion. This pandemic has stretched my own family. I know it is stretching everyone. The hybrid model allows us to look a child in the eyes, even
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socially-distanced and behind a mask, to say, “You are safe. We are here for you. We understand how scary this is, but you’re not alone and we will get through this together.” I know that level of compassion from teachers has made a huge difference in my own children’s lives. My kids can’t hide behind the camera when they’re in the classroom. Immanuel Christian School is fortunate to have the freedom as a non-public institution to respond to the needs of our community in a quick and flexible way. We will not let the achievement gap widen for our students. My hope is that the incredible administrators and teachers in the public schools can also be given the freedom to choose creative options for getting children back to school, as they start the new year. COVID has changed things and even when it dissipates, we will not be the same as before. Let’s find creative ways to offer our children the connection, calm and compassion they need during this time of waiting and help them step into hope. And as we prepare our hearts for Christmas, let’s also remember the baby who came to change the world. It’s this eternal hope that will quiet our hearts and bring us joy.
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Crestwood Secondary Campus Honor Roll 1st Marking Period 7th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Jordan E. Andrews, Addison S. Balliet, Simon P. Basham, Kyra L. Bechtel, Macie E. Centak, Sophia G. Cyphert, Madalyn M. Danko, Julianna A. Dodge, Keira L. Dougherty, Noah T. Everett, Lauren E. Falcheck, Warren R. Farley,Scarlett H. Furedi, Chase T. Galella, Grayce E. Grazio, Alexys Hazeltine, Madilyn G. Hinkle, Adison E. Huber, Emily Jones, Luke J. Joseph, Myla Keating, Hayley M. Keiser, Callie L. Koons, Peyton E. Koons, Katherine M. Kozich, Abigail Krupa, Jillian C. Laskoski, Brooke E. Lenahan, Ashley A. Long, Greenlee E. McElhinney, Sophia J. Medico, Derron M. Miller, Lillian E. Miraglia, Kaci M. Palmiter, Alexis R. Panzik, Sarah Pasternick, Parth G. Patel, Avery E. Pisano, Aaqil U. Rehman, Gavin Rindock, Eric A. Rinehimer, Addison J. Robbins, Sean P. Rossi, Ella M. Russell, Priya P. Shah, Maya A. Shakfa, Jaden J. Shedlock, Zachary R. Stavish, Brody J. Stewart, Thomas M. Thompson JR, Sophia Tomek, Regan O. Wanchisen, Brianna R. Weiss, Sydney M. Werger, Albert Xie, Spencer C. Young, Jonathan C. Yurkanin, High Honor Roll (3.700-3.999 GPA) Carly E. Aigeldinger, Katelyne E. Carmichael, Mattingly A. Divers, Kaitlyn M. Gaughan, Karlee P. Gilson, Colin D. Gordon, Christian M. Groza, Brady R. Johnson, John K. Joseph III, Emma L. Kairo, MacKenzie R. Kovalski, Alana Kucuk, Cooper J. Laubach, Larry Little, Hayden R. Martinchek, Matthew J. Miller, Emma R. Murtha, Sofia Pasternick, Shlok A. Patel, Leah Roberts, Oliver Robledo, Dante R. Schwartz, Grady Seltzer, Logan A. Spaide, Mason T. Staude, Emilie V. Stofko, Carter M. Wanyo, Abigail L. Wehner, Daisy J. West, Angelina Zheng Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Ayden X. Agapito, Zayan Ansari, Loralei M. Becker, Michael E. Columbo, Brady T. Cook, Alayna N. Dietrick, Eric J. Favata JR, Nevaeh R. Finnegan, Brianna J. Franco, Collen M. Gentilesco, Ally M. George, Nathan C. Havard, Ethan J. Heithaus, Mollie R. Kozich, Alex J. Marich, Arowyn E. Mulhearn, Haylie M. Newell, Deaglan O’Farrell, Gavin T. Ondeck, Isabella M. Opie, Deven T. Paulson, Emma I. Revel, Alexis M. Richmond, Spencer Robledo, Kyla R. Romanoski, Landyn A. Sanabria, Kaydence A. Schreiner, Jeffrey B. Stec JR, Abigail M. Steuer, Jonathan J. Stibick, Cadence A. Stravinski, Tyler L. Tavares, Joseph T. Van Dusen, Luke J. Vanchure, Dylan J. Venesky, Brennen M. Verba,
Connor P. Wagaman, Avory F. Weiss, Laci R. White, Victoria White, Gage M. Wirbicki
8th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) John L. Augustine IV, Violet B. Balara, Vidhi Bansal, Joseph N. Baranowski, Kaelyn G. Barker, Cameron D. Belisle, Lincoln M. Bibla, Thomas A. Biscotti, Natalie G. Bogdon, Ella M. Brady, Holland C. Brandt, Isabelle Carlin, Camerone C. Carlos, Natalynn R. Celmer, Katie R. Charsky, Mia G. Chitswara, Aubrey M. Cholewa, Avery Cloutier, Isabella R. Cyphert, Dylan Domzalski, Virginia G. Franks, Katherine M. Gallagher, Brady M. Grevera, Aleksander B. Jaskiewicz, Jane K. Jenkins, Olivia N. Jolie, Mackenzie L. Kearney, Rebecca G. Keating, Kylah R. Kelly, Jensen P. Kennoy, Hope A. Kline, Owen L. Kline, Kiley R. Kondraski, Kaylie S. Kronick, Madelynn S. Krupa, Jack A. Kwarcinski, Summer R. Larrabee, Colin R. Lazo, Emerson E. Lazo, Emily K. Leicht, Kevin A. Luther, Lucy C. Malia, Ava G. McConnell, Madison V. Mendrzycki, Robert J. Morgis, Kendall T. Petrosky, Maison J. Petzold, Addison M. Pirrone, Amira D. Pirrone, Cole V. Pyrah, Ella L. Richards, Ashten R. Rinehimer, Shreema Rupareliya, William D. Savner, Sarah G. Shipton, Molly M. Simko, Robert J. Skirchak JR, Maria C. Smith, Sienna A. Smith, Brooke E. Toney, Zane Nino G. Villafuerte, Alyse E. Wanchisen, Dylan A. Weikel, Robert J. Williams, Victoria R. Yurick, Ethan L. Zabroski High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Ava A. Albee, Sophia Andahazy, Connor C. Anderton, Brandi L. Aton, Abigail R. Barna, Sydney S. Beddingfield, Kelsey A. Benn, Abigail R. Burton, Persephone L. Cunningham, Alyson D. Decker, Dane J. DiLodovico, Kyle A. Draina, Allison Drust, Ava G. Evans, Nasrin M. Hendon, Shannon Jameson, Cole A. Kline, Kylie D. Kranson, Evelyn K. Kruczek, Jacob M. Lettieri, Jolin Lin, Natalina Manganiello, Allena M. Martinez, Claudio M. Mateos II, Elijah S. Meadows, Sarah Mert, Cayden R. Moran, Carson J. Moyer, Ella M. Novelli, Shiv H. Patel, Alexa R. Paul, Benjamin Radziewicz, Lorelai Russomano, Christopher G. Schlude, Audrey A. Shebelock, Jack C. Storm, Jarod C. Thomas, Owen R. Weyhenmeyer, Michael J. Yeager Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Theresa M. Borsuk, Colin N. Cholewa, Luke J. Colleran, Dylan W. Collins, Chloe E. Costello, Emily Y. Deets, Nevaeh R. DeJesus, Savannah G. Eustice, Kaegan Feist, Sharon
Feng, Mark A. Ferdinand, Caelyn N. Fisher, Abigail K. Graybeal, Clark E. Groth, Kaleb R. Hawes, Tessa O. Miller, Michael T. Modrovsky, Adam Nulton, Abby L. Olander, Kyleigh E. Olex, Evan J. Olson, Jacob M. Robins, Luke J. Russell, Tristen J. Sabatini, Cameron J. Scotti, Ryan J. Sechleer, Ian D. Shay, Joshua E. Shoemaker, Alexandria C. Skipkoski, Jorja R. Snyder, Isabel A. Soto Alicea, Jacob J. Terpak, Addison E. Walsh, Nicholas R. Webb, Shane J. Whitonis
9th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Gabriella R. Ambosie, Juliana Ambosie, Jayden A. Castroman, Isabella I. Colandrea, Mia R. Costello, Charlene M. Daisey, Abigail L. Davis, Emily J. DelVecchio, Morgan E. Hudak, Logan C. Jasnoski, Edwin T. Kimsal, Elizabeth A. Kozich, Margaret G. Kozich, Megan E. Laskoski, Victoria M. Lupo, Sydney A. Magda, Logan P. Marko, Leila A. McGraw, Hibba Z. Mehran, Trevor J. Miller, Gianna M. Musto, Daevin Myers, Mason C. Myers, Kyle N. Orrson, Caleb S. Partington, Saif U. Rehman, Joshua D. Roman, Kayla R. Shaw, Emma E. Suhoski, Ainsley I. Webby High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Jenna R. Alexander, Mary Kate Banford, Timothy R. Bates, Annabel G. Bogdon, Nichilas A. Borelli, Austin Campbell, Madelyne P. Carmichael, Kara A. Collins, Donald W. Croughn III, Mason P. Czapla, Scarlett M. Evans, Mayson Girton, Osten M. Grigas, James L. Grosz, Lindsey Gustas, Deven B. Hazlak, Lily M. Hughes, George E. Jennings IV, Lauren E. Kijek, Morgan L. Koons, Anastasia A. Kostin, Ryan D. Kozich, Matthew B. Kralj, Tyler J. Kruczek, Andrew P. Lenahan, Joseph J. Lokuta, Bianca C. Long, Aubrey Macri, Jake Y. Marich, Dylan J. Minet, Olivia G. Mitchell, Margaret C. Modrovsky, Haily E. Morales, Mallory A. Myers, Matthew S. O’Boyle, Olivia E. Oresick, Olivia Pesta, Carley Pocono, Evan C. Poncavage, Cameron W. Randall, Elisa E. Reluzco, Maggie A. Riccio, Lily A. Richman, Alese K. Ritts, Matthew K. Sklarosky, Madalyn E. Smith, Cheyenne T. Straub, Mikayla M. Sullick, Mason A. Tomek, Brayden M. Wanchisen, Kayla L. Wisniewski, Katelyn A. Yohey, Madelyn E. Yohey Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Allen Angon, Allyson Babula, James Barrett, Donald R. Casterline, Maxwell E. Davis, Aidan C. DeMarzo, Robert C. Duffy, Anna B. Elliott, Lexa A. Gluc, Jeremy N. Hart, Justin G.
Hischar, Natalie M. Hunsinger, Samuel Jeckell, Derek J. Johnson, Connor R. Kearns, Jade A. Kenner, Colten N. Kolasensky, Naviah M. Labar, Lukas J. Lawson, Aleah M. Marchese, Natalie A. Matthews, Gabriel J. McLaughlin, Ashton M. Medeiros, Kennedy G. Mullen, Michael J. Mullisky, Declan P. Munley, Olivia M. Robatin, Joshua D. Rotski, Stephanie N. Scott, Eliza Seifert, Julia M. Sinavage, Ashton L. Spaide, Lars M. Stephensson, Megan R. Werger, Jason T. Williams, Chester T. Wright III, Codie B. Yeager
10th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Jack T. Andrews, Zain Ansari, Michael E. Antosh, Trista S. Ball, Juliet R. Biscotti, Owen C. Blazick, Audrey Boellmann, Collin M. Bogdon, Grace Bovey, Katelyn Bozinko, Zachary R. Brannigan, Conor J. Buckley, Sheila M. Canaii, Caitlin A. Dushanko, Braiden C. Fallbright, Madison E. Foley, Julia K. Glowacki, Dylan A. Gower, Ainslee E. Green, Connor M. Herron, Cadence Hiller, Joshua R. Hilpp, Kennedie L. Huber, Noah W. Jakubowski, Madison A. Jolie, Raymond Joseph, Kayla E. Kresge, Dakota D. Langlitz, Brooke Lapinski, Grace E. Legg, Kaitlyn E. Leicht, Scott W. Lenio, Anthony L. Lettieri, Saige R. Magagna, Ellen E. Morris, Andrew S. Murawski, Grace C. Pasternick, Dhruv R. Patel, Mia J. Pollack, Andrew J. Poyer, Shreya D. Rupareliya, Francesca I. Scarano, Luciano S. Schwartz, Hayley E. Selfe, Devin Shaw, Emma K. Sheloski, Jodi L. Simonton, Abigail A. Spaide, Ryan Stencavage, Alexis N. Stofko, Megen E. Stolpe, Mikayla B. Toney, Maxwell J. Wagner, Anthony Wan, Brenna M.Wehrenberg, Alexander J. Wiedlich, James J. Yurick High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Gemma Alberti, Morgan A. Bauch, Taylor Bayley, Marlena N. Bednar, Ceanna E. Belisle, Magnus M. Bibla, Jean L. Bonn, Isabella A. Caporuscio, Frances Cardenas, Santino A.Casarella, Madison E. Casey, Nicholas Cesario, Olivia V. Chappell, Camryn E. Collins, Andrew T. Conklin, Faith Delay, Anna R. DeSino, Jacob R. Dopp, Paige M. Fallbright, Tyler M. Furedi, Thomas R. Giraldi, Allyson M. Gordon, Jessica Graziano, Emma Guydish, Brandon M. Hamburger, Madison M. Hayes, Jaidyn N. Helmbold, Aidan J. Hoeft, Molly Jameson, Aidan A. Jardine, Olivia A. Jardine, Emma L. Kamowski, Mia Kane, Daniel S. Kernan, Robert T. Knight, Joseph P. Kraynak, Nicole A. Langan, Victoria W. Li, Annabelle M. Macurak, Mak-
enzie G. Maguire, Evyn S. Makowski, Kaitlyn E. Martin, Aubrey M. McManus, Isaac C. Mertz, Sean J. Munson, John R. Nixon III, Grace E. Osiecki, Grace E. Pachick, Ella Panzik, John R. Plante, Logan J. Price, Bree A. Reilly, Willow R. Richman, Riley E. Robbins, Maria E. Roberts, Levi C. Schuler, Polina Serbina, Robert Shafer, Zachary R. Sheloski, Aidan C. Simko, Joseph Skipkoski, Jacob E. Slosky, Anna A. Stibick, Rebecca M. Tirpak, Emily L. Toronzi, Elianny S. Torres, Madison E. Van Gorden, Emma C. Vanchure, Julia A. Vogt, Owen M. Weaver, Jolie E. Weiss, Luke S. Wielgopolski, Mason M. Zavistoski Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Lyndsay M. Anderton, Hailey M. Arnold, Jesse S. Barney, Alexis G. Beddingfield, Jayden T. Brooking, Jenna Brugger, Brandon A. Burbank, Victoria A. Butler, Noah M. Ceklosky, Leeann B. Cramer, Robert Davidson, Trevor J. Dean, Brendan P. Dennis, Kylie E. Doherty, Shane L. Forsythe, Aaron E. Gorka, Hayden J. Greenberg, Kylee M. Grimley, Ammie P. Grushke, Nicholas M. Humen, John K. Jones, Ryan M. Kachurak, Madison M. Kaminski, Olivia R. Kamowski, Caleb Keiser, Charles M. Lake, Oliver B. Larrabee, Julianna M. Martz, Hunter S. McLaughlin, Nick L. Miscavage, James A. Modrovsky, Sean A. O’Boyle, Tia O’Neill, Samantha A. Olszyk, Regina L. Pagarelski, Tessa J. Pollack, Elton J. Ricko, Maria Rilko, Arielle M. Rodriguez, Kellie E. Rother, Makayla T. Rutchauskas, Lauren M. Schmude, Noah R. Schultz, Christopher Smolenak, Elizabeth C. Sodergren, Jacob M. Tower, Jillian R. Tucker, Sophia Vargas, Gabrielle D. Vencak, Kennedy Zlockie 11th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Matthew J. Banford, Erin E. Barno, Makayla Breslin, Jack F. Brumagin, Sydney E. Bruno, Victoria M. Casarella, Natalie Charton, Sydney Charton, Kevin H. Cheng, Aubrey E. Colo, Molly K. DeMarzo, William N. Everett III, Kate E. Fenstermacher, Raina J. Fountain, Emma H. George, Nash E. Greene, Shannon Griffiths, Allison D. Gugliotti, Nicholas D. Gutkowski, Logan A. Haddix, Christopher E. Hannon, Alayna J. Harding, Jadyn Hooper, Genavive M. Januszewski, Dhara Javia, Lauren R. Kalinowski, Zaiden Kaminsky, Katherine A. Kogoy, Joshua R. Kollar, Abbey R. Krzywicki, Samantha Kulp, Carter Laubach, Julia Lazo, Vicky Li, Cameron McCarthy, Megan McGovern, Megan McLaughlin, Arwaa Mehran, Megan Mills, Ruth
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CHS Honors Continued from page 10
Mullisky, Reece Mylet, Jessica Niznik, Krista L. Papura, Tanisi J. Patel, Julia Poncavage, Chloe Pugh, Olivia L. Richards, Grant E. Rose, Sarah J. Russell, Jaden Scott, Elizabeth A. Sheldon, Ethan Shudak, Abbey Smith, Zoe A. Stewart, Ava J. Usavage, Aidan J. Verdekal, Taylor Wine, Kayla Witinski, Derrick Xie, Darran Zimmermann JR, Nicole Zurawski High Honor Roll (3.700 – 3.999 GPA) Lauren Amend, Nathanael P. Barron, Rebecca Biddinger, Sara Bonn, Bisma Chaudhry, Hailey Clark, Ryan H. Covelens, Anthony B. Dangio II, Kayleigh Derwin, Leah Dietrich, Adele M. Dougherty, Nolan S. Dunnum, Braylen Feist, Evan Fey, Greer O. Gavin, Linsey Gluc, Melanie Golden, Ava M. Groth, Morgan Hodle, Madison Hudak, Johana E. Kernan, Riley Koch, Jessica Koptcho, Morgan Lawson, Claire Lenio, Zachary R. Meadows, Connor S. Murtha, Parth Patel, Nadia Peimany, Liam D. Petty, Chase Pugh, Hunter Rolles, Benjamin H. Rossi, Grace Rusinko, Conner Scheffley, Kiara B. Schry, Brandon Schwartz, Paige Scott, John K. Sklarosky, Allyson J. Sodrosky, Rachel K. Stover, Kyleigh E. Thomas, Nathan D. Thomas, Ava Wanchisen, Nathan J. Weaver, Annabelle R. Witkowski, Adam Wood, Emily Woss, Quinn K. Zabiegalski, Andrew Zheng, Jessica Zimmermann Honor Roll (3.250 – 3.699 GPA) Olivia Aigeldinger, Emily E. Barley, Myatalia Barna, Hailey S. Borsuk, Donald Brady, Matthew M. Brannan, Sarah Daniels, Rachel Deets, Venessa Derwin, Trent G. DiLodovico, Julia A. Dixon, Emma Domzalski, Julliana M. Esparza, Kira Fenwick, Joshua Fisher, Tristen M. Gallagher, Emma Gomes, Joseph A. Gzemski, Andrew J. Hischak, Phat X. Ho, Grace Jungermann, Abdul-Muhaimin Khan, Emily R. Kline, Hannah O. Lasoski, Sean T. Laurence, Sophia K. Novrocki, Taylor R. O’Farrell, Tyler M. Oresick, Seth M. Otte, Declan P. Palmiero, Nidhi H. Patel, Vanessa E. Paul, Stephanie L. Pollock, Kylah M. Pratt, Isabella M. Ramirez, Ricardo Reluzco, Kelsey Rinehimer, John V. Scanlan, Clarissa D. Snyder, Haley J. Sullick, Logan Walker, Jenna M. Williams 12th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Samantha Andes, Zachary T. Antosh, Mitchell E. Awdakimow-Stec, Hana Bader, Yashu Bansal, Kyle A. Barley, Hillary R. Blazick, William J. Bogdon, Carly G. Bono, Sheradyn E.
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Cookie Sale at Centenary Centenary United Methodist, Carbon Street in Weatherly, will be holding the annual Homemade Cookie Sale on Friday, December 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out. The price remains at $8
a container. No orders are required. Those baking are asked to have their cookies at the church by 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 for packing at 6 p.m.
Santa’s WACL Caring for the Caregiver via visit postponed Zoom to feature holiday advice Santa is so sorry that he cannot visit the Weatherly Area Community Library on December 10, as planned, due to concerns about COVID 19. Santa is hoping to visit next year. The library would like to thank the Greater Weatherly Area Community Chest for their generous donation to the library. The library will use this donation for children visiting the library.
December food distribution The Shepherd House Food Panty in Weatherly will distribute food between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, December 19. If you have an emergency and need food before this date, please contact Charlie Hettler at 570-4278981. If there is no answer, please leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and he will get back to you. The Food Pantry is located at 335 Third Street in Weatherly. If you would like to donate to the Shepherd House, please send your donation to the address above. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Are you caring for a loved one living with memory impairment? Join Heritage Hill’s executive director Lisa Perla and resident care director MJ Montefour via Zoom for Caring for the Caregiver, a free virtual series featuring insightful topics to help family caregivers, on Tuesday, Dececember 15, at 2 p.m. The holidays are a joyous time, but it can be overwhelming for someone living
with dementia and his or her caregiver. The facilitators can help to ease your anxieties. Join them for a discussion on how you can make the holidays special for you and your loved one living with memory impairment. RSVP by December 14 to receive your Zoom link. Please call Rachael at 570-427-4500 or email rtimm@hertiagehillsenior.com.
Operation Homework Light underway at Zions In the darkest months of the year, children will be learning from home as COVID-19 spreads in our area. Families are trying to find study space for each of their children, and some students are working in the basements of their homes, which might be the only quiet place to hear the teacher’s lesson. Children who are used to going to bright, cheery, colorful classrooms may now be sitting in dark basements for at least 5 hours a day to keep up with their lessons and schoolwork online. Operation Homework Light is a project to collect donated lamps and school supplies to brighten a child’s study area. Zions Lutheran Church in Weatherly is collecting lamps,
with working light bulbs, and school supplies to distribute to any child/family in need of more light for their study space at home. There are both morning and evening donation hours, from 7 to 9 a.m., and 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 9 through Friday, December 11, and Monday through Friday, December 14–18. Please remember to wear a mask when delivering your lamps and supplies to the church annex. Dates for distribution will be announced soon. If you have any questions, please leave a message on the Church answering machine, which is checked each day, at 570-427-4113.
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Journal Sports WVC Division 2 Football All-Stars
Comets dominate all-star selections Northeast Pennsylvania Football has announced its Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 All-Star Football Team for the 2020 season, and to no surprise, plenty of awards went out to District 2 Class 4A champion Crestwood. Crestwood senior defensive end Ryan Harding was named the Defensive Player of the Year after leading the division’s top defense with 10 tackles for loss and five sacks. His head coach, second-year man Ryan Arcangeli, was named the division’s Coach of the Year after guiding the Comets to an 8-1 record and the program’s second district championship. The Comets did not lose until the PIAA quarterfinal round, falling to eventual state finalist Jersey Shore. Lake-Lehman senior quarterback Ethan Adams was named Offensive Player of the Year, and Wyoming Area junior Nick Elko the Lineman of the Year. The team was compiled by feedback from the division coaches and NPF staff. Crestwood placed seven players on the first team offense and five on the first team defense. Named first team offense for the Comets were running back Jimmy Hawley, fullback Alex Romanoski, wide receiver Brendan DeMarzo, tight end Logan Arnold, linemen Matt Dean and John Jones, and athlete Ryan Petrosky.
On defense, Crestwood first-teamers included Harding, linebacker Arnold, defensive backs Ethan Stoltz and Marcus Vieney, and punter Ethan Shudak. The complete NPF Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 All-Star Team is as follows:
Lake-Lehman; Nasir Condry, sr., Wyoming Area; Matt Dean, sr., Crestwood; Nick Elko, jr., Wyoming Area; John Jones, soph., Crestwood ATH — Ryan Petrosky, sr., Crestwood PK — Max Paczewski, sr., Lake-Lehman
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
DL — Damian Concklin, sr., Lake-Lehman; Nick Elko, jr., Wyoming Area; Ryan Harding, sr., Crestwood; Jake Simoson, jr., Lake-Lehman; Blake Sokach-Minnick, jr., Wyoming Area LB — Logan Arnold, sr., Crestwood; Connor Hummer, sr., Hanover Area; Danny Kutz, sr., Lake-Lehman; Drew Mruk, soph., Wyoming Area DB — Ben Chilson, soph., Tunkhannock; Ryan Eiden, sr., Lake-Lehman; Ethan
QB — Ethan Adams, sr., Lake-Lehman RB — Ryan Eiden, sr., Lake-Lehman; Jimmy Hawley, sr., Crestwood FB — Alex Romanoski, sr., Crestwood WR — Brendan DeMarzo, sr., Crestwood; Jacob Monko, sr., Lake-Lehman TE — Logan Arnold, sr., Crestwood OL — Chase Cole, jr.,
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Stoltz, jr., Crestwood; Marcus Vieney, sr., Crestwood P — Ethan Shudak, jr., Crestwood
ATH — Rocco Pizano, jr., Wyoming Area PK — Ethan Shudak, jr., Crestwood
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
DEFENSE
QB — Jake Chilson, sr., Tunkhannock RB — Joe Fox, sr., Nanticoke; Drew Mruk, soph., Wyoming Area FB — Colby Gashi, sr., Wyoming Area WR — Nate Lord, sr., Tunkhannock; Jake Trumbower, sr., Lake-Lehman TE — Connor Hummer, sr., Hanover Area OL — Damien Concklin, sr., Lake-Lehman; Bryce Hinkle, sr., Wyoming Area; Aiden Jardine, soph., Crestwood; Jake Simoson, jr., Lake-Lehman; Andrew Slusark, sr., Tunkhannock
DL — Matt Dean, sr., Crestwood; Alex Hajkowski, sr., Holy Redeemer; Bryce Hinkle, sr., Wyoming Area; Mason Lee, soph., Lake-Lehman; Jayden Rusyn, jr., Wyoming Area LB — Nasir Condry, sr., Wyoming Area; Jimmy Hawley, sr., Crestwood; Michael Sickler, jr., Tunkhannock; Nick Zaboski, sr., Lake-Lehman DB — Leo Haros, jr., Wyoming Area; Luke Spencer, sr., Lake-Lehman; Jake Williams, sr., Wyoming Area; Marshall Woodrosky, sr., Lake-Lehman P — Jake Trumbower, sr., Lake-Lehman
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Sergio Perez takes improbable win in Formula 1 Racing by Mark Gero Sergio Perez races for Racing Point, an also-ran in the world of Formula 1 that Mercedes dominates. But this past Sunday, Perez and Racing Point climbed the mountain of Formula 1 success, placing first (Perez) and third (Lance Stroll) in the Sakhir Grand Prix held at the Bahrain International Circuit. It was RP’s first Formula 1 win, and it was the first time
in a half-century that a Mexican citizen won on the circuit. Pedro Rodriguez was the last in 1970. And to make Perez’s story even more engaging, he only recently returned to his seat after contracting COVID-19. But that wasn’t the only thing he has had to battle. On Sunday, he won after coming all the way back from last place in the field. What’s more, Perez has been displaced for next season by Racing Point (to be rebrand-
ed Aston Martin Racing). It means Perez is without a car for the 2021 season. “This season hasn’t been with us,” Perez said after winning on Sunday. “I think we won it on merit. The end pace was strong enough to hold (off) George Russell, who had a fantastic race today.” It’s unlikely that Russell saw it that way. Mercedes’ Russell, who was subbing for Lewis Hamilton (COVID-related), led for 46 of the 87 laps, going as far as lapping all the field up to 12th place before pitting and giving the lead to his teammate, Valtteri Bottas. But on lap 62, things came undone. Williams’ Jack Aiken spun on the final corner, losing his front wing, which place at noon, a BYOB and was enough to issue the seccovered dish. All club memond virtual safety car period, bers and guests are welcome which quickly changed to the to attend. For information, second full safety car session. call Jim at 570-401-8161. The club requres face masks Bottas, taking advantage of an opportunity, dived into and social distancing. the pits for fresher tires. The problem? He found out later that one of his tires was meant
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for Russell. Meanwhile, Russell, who had come in earlier than Bottas, encountered the same problem. The mistake resulted in each driver having to pit again to secure the correct tire. The result? What’s called “double-stacking tires” likely cost Russell the win and Bottas a podium spot. In the end, Bottas finished eighth with Russell ninth. The error gave Perez the lead shortly after he had moved up the field following an incident on the opening lap with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Perez came around the left of the Ferrari driver, and Leclerc ended up striking him lightly on his right side. Perez spun around, recovered, but was now in 18th place. Leclerc sustained left front tire damage and retired from the race. Verstappen, however, didn’t have damage from the two, but when he tried to swing around to the left side, the maneuver was done too fast, and he ended up running into the barriers. His retirement meant that two primary rivals – Leclerc and Verstappen –
were out of the race. Perez took full advantage. After the race, he said, “I am speechless! I dreamt for so many years being in this moment. 10 years it took me. After the first lap, it was all about not giving up.” He then talked about his future: “What happens is not in my hands. I want to keep going. If I am not on the grid next year, I will be back in 2022.” Perez has one more race to impress suitors. The 2020 Formula 1 season comes to an end on Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ____________ LA-based Mark Gero is a veteran Formula 1 writer. He now writes for The Sports Column.
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Steelers fall from ranks of unbeaten by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
evening, time finally ran out. Unable to hold on to a 14-0 second-quarter lead, the SteelSomewhere, even in this ers were outscored 23-3 the pandemic-affected 2020 NFL rest of the way as the four-win season, surviving members Washington Football Team of the 1972 Miami Dolphins handed them a 23-17 defeat, team are raising a champagne their first in 12 games. glass and toasting another Pittsburgh’s highly-toutseason alone at the top. The ed defense has bailed out an ‘72 Dolphins are the last NFL inconsistent offense for much team to go undefeated for an of the season, but is now entire season, from the first starting to show small signs game through to the Super of cracking. They’ve now lost Bowl. Each year, when the two of their top players — linefinal unbeaten team finally backers Devin Bush and Bud tastes defeat, the Dolphins Dupree — to season-ending toast their incredible 17-0 knee injuries. Several other key starters have missed time season that has since been due to injuries or coronavirus unmatched. This year’s team to make it issues. On the other side of the farthest: The Pittsburgh Steel- ball, the run game has been ers, who reeled off a team-re- non-existent for weeks, and is cord 11 straight victories in sore need of the return of before running out of magic rushing leader James Connor against underdog Washington and All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey, who both missed the on Monday. But let’s be serious, even the past two games after contracting the virus. most die-hard Steelers fans Washington (5-7) has been had to realize their team’s improving, and is starting to win streak was destined to show that maybe it is the team end. After all, Pittsburgh was to beat in the woeful NFC wandering out on thin ice East. Quarterback Alex Smith throughout the better part of should get the NFL’s Comethis record-breaking season. back Player of the Year Award, Each time, they were able to even though the Steelers’ Ben catch themselves before falling into the water. On Monday Roethlisberger is also a solid choice. The one bright spot in the game for the Black and Gold was they recorded three firsthalf sacks against Smith, giving the Steelers at least one quarterback sack in 69 straight games, tying the NFL record set by Tampa Bay from 1999-2003. So now it remains to be seen how the 11-1 Steelers respond to their first loss. I certainly don’t expect head coach Mike Tomlin and the guys to go into panic mode. Their defense is still one of the tops in the league, even with
the injury losses. The offense simply must play better. That means establish a run game, catch the football, and be able to turn red zone trips into scores. They’ll have another short week to prepare for a trip to Buffalo to face an 8-3 Bills team that is quietly putting together an AFC championship resume of its own. If the Steelers hope to be around when it comes time to play for AFC supremacy against the likes of defending Super Bowl champ Kansas City (10-1) and steady Buffalo, they’ll need to start by putting more points on the board and stop playing down to the competition. WINTER SPORTS SEASON BEGINNING, SORT OF — The Weatherly Area boys’ basketball team will open its season this Saturday evening, December 12, at home against North Schuylkill. The Wreckers were originally slated to face Jim Thorpe in their home and season opener on Dec. 5, and were to visit Tri-Valley on Saturday before switches were made, and North Schuylkill was inserted to take the place of one of the two postponed games. Like most teams, the Wreckers’ schedule has changed on a regular basis due to the coronavirus pandemic, and is still being finalized. Meanwhile, the Wyoming Valley Conference basketball and wrestling schedules will begin in January, with most teams not playing until then. Crestwood High School athletics has put off the start of winter sports practice until Dec. 15, and teams must have 15 practice days in before they can play their first game.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 360 members presented Weatherly Area School District history teacher Shane Moran with 75 copies of the booklet, “The Pledge of Allegiance,” and 60 copies of the booklet “Flag of the United States, The Living Symbol of Our Great Republic; How to Display It, How to Respect It,” for National Education Week. Shown from left are education co-chairman Theresa D’Andrea, Mr. Moran, Americanism chairman Carol Eroh, and education co-chairman Georgeann Herling.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 360 members presented 40 copies of the book, “GI Dogs, Sgt Stubby, World War I Hero,” to the fourth grade at Weatherly Area Elementary School for National Education Week. Shown from left are Carol Eroh, elementary/middle school guidance counselor Tiffany Bobick, Theresa D’Andrea, WASD vice-principal James Hearne, and Georgeann Herling. Bobick and Hearne accepted the books for the fourth grade.