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Crestwood Board adds members, replaces Swank by Ruth Isenberg The Crestwood School Board reorganized on December 7, seating five people who were elected in November — incumbents Laura McCurdy and Anna Bibla, along with Denise Chaytor-Zugarek, John Webby, and Craig Champi. That would have brought the board to its full complement of nine, but a last-minute notice of

resignation from long-time board member Ronald Swank left a vacancy. Remaining on the board are Barry Boone, Marla Campbell, and John Macri, who was re-elected as board president. At a special meeting on December 14, the board appointed Robert Derwin to the vacant seat. Derwin had run for a board seat as an independent;

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WASB vacates seat of Gerard Grega by Seth Isenberg

WHITE HAVEN REPRESENTED: Denise Chaytor-Zugarek takes the oath of office as a member of Crestwood School Board n December 7. Luzerne County Judge Joseph Sklarosky. Chaytor-Zugarek was appointed to a one-year term as representative to the Wilkes-Barre Technical Institute.

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Elected Weatherly Area School Board member Gerard Grega has neglected to take his seat. Electors, school administrators and members of the board have reached out, to no result. Given this, the board moved to vacate the seat per section 319 of the PA School Code at the WASB’s voting meeting on December 13. The vote to vacate was unanimous, 8-0. After discussion, the board voted to take letters of interest from members of the public until the close of school business on Thursday, December 21. The person selected would serve for two years, until the next school board election. Letters can be brought to the Weatherly Area School offices on Sixth Street in Weatherly. Continuing the meeting, student representative Isobel Hoffman reported that the winter Band and Chorus Concerts were well attended. There will be a presentation by the Carbon County District Attorney’s Office on bullying and cyber-bullying, held here on December 19. Students are collecting for Toys for Tots. A Pep Rally is planned at an upcoming volleyball game. Hoffman was also recognized as Senior of the Month for November. In business, the board approved a land use agreement with Penn State University for a weather station which would also provide data to students, and Penn State promises curriculum to make use of the unit. The board added Jennifer Grega to the substitute teacher

list, authorized the rental of two postage machines, and approved a homestead reduction for a local taxpayer of $352. A staff member is approved for a leave of absence for the week of January 8 to 12. Jennifer Jaimes transferred to the open part-time Pre-K Paraprofessional position, opening up a part-time Title I position, which will be advertised. The first reading of updates for school policies was approved on the acceptable use of computers and the internet, and suicide awareness, prevention, and response. Bills of $1,430,709 from the General Fund, $2,075 from the Construction Fund, $75,646 from the Cafeteria Fund and $969 for Athletics were approved. A bills list will be posted online ahead of each voting meeting. Meetings will be the first and third Wednesdays of each month February to June, and August to December. In January, meetings are the 10th and 17th. There are no meetings in July.

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Holiday presents by Ruth Isenberg War, terrorism, and natural disasters dominate the national and international news. Politics pits people against each other. The angry tone of politics is seeping into the way people treat each other in nonpolitical situations. Natural disasters are evicting people from their homes. Poverty and disease afflict many. How can we celebrate “peace on earth, goodwill to men” when the current climate is far from peaceful, and goodwill is in short supply? The answer may be to think smaller. Part of the reason we don’t feel peace is that we are powerless to change world affairs. We vote, but we can’t determine what the people we elect will do. Where we do have power and influence is in local government, and on a micro, rather than a macro, level. What we do, how we act with other people we meet, when we volunteer, when we step out of our comfort zones and work to make things better locally — that’s when we can find satisfaction, and ultimately peace. Men and women, students, senior citizens in our area are all working hard to contribute to the betterment of where they live. These efforts are the holiday presents that mean the most, because they keep on giving all year long. Positive attitudes and positive actions are contagious. They don’t solve all problems, or make disease and hunger disappear. But they do make it possible for solutions to be found, through negotiations and compromise. Give yourself a holiday gift, and look for ways to elevate the good this coming year. It may mean cutting back on the social media sites that seem to emphasize discord. It may mean talking to people you think you don’t like. It may mean changing, and that’s hard. You might even say that’s costly. But the resulting peace and goodwill will be well worth the price.

Archives From The Journal-Herald Issue of December 23, 1993 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder This issue featured Christmas ads and had on the front page a photo of Holder grandchild Jessie with St. Nick. The White Haven Municipal Authority will ask White Haven Council to reappoint Marian Quinn. Weatherly Borough’s 1994 budget will rise, but not taxes. Sewer rates will go up $5 a month. Night skiing on Big Boulder will start 12/26. East Side will accept the proposed fire protection contract from Kidder Township Volunteer Fire Company #1. The 1994 Weatherly Winter Carnival will be January 22 at Eurana Park, sponsored by the Weatherly Area Merchants Association. Christmas trees for the bonfire may be left at the ballfield… Cindy Crosley hosted Daisy Girl Scout Troop 291 at the White Haven Bakery. The girls learned about the bakery, and then decorated cupcakes. Wayne Wagner’s column about Weatherly Youth Basketball applauds the American Legion Senior League team. Its last game was a 42-18 victory over the Rotary team. The Legion is now 5-0. In the Junior League, the Storks beat H&S Suds 32-21, and now hold a 7-0 record. Phil Engman Rambled On about poor play in the NFL as the season winds down, and offered some notes about each of the bowl games. We all enjoyed an early dinner with Jay and Clara Holder at Platz’s Restaurant on the way home from the A-B-E Lehigh Valley Airport. We had dropped of Jay Jr., Sharon and Jessie and were northbound towards home, and ready to eat. It was a good

meal with friendly service. Among the Christmas greetings are Dr. John Africa, Buttons & Bows Day Care, The Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Council #10616, PA Senator Raphael Musto, Schlier’s service center and towing, Representative George Hasay, Bobby D’s Tavern, East Side Inn, EMCEE, Keiper’s Discount Tire, White Haven Thriftway, Emile’s Men’s Shop, Motor Transportation and Representative Keith McCall. The issue featured a long story about a short trip Ruth and I made to Florida over Thanksgiving. We were at EPCOT on Thanksgiving Day. We covered a lot of territory that day, enjoying shops and rides, and food. Notes on stops included Quebec, England, France, Japan, Morocco and Germany. We stayed through to the fireworks. The article says we were to go to Disney MGM the next day. From The Journal Issue of December 23, 1943 Publisher W. C. Taylor Skating at the Upper Pond is said to be excellent, providing you are lucky enough to have a pair of skates. The OPA ruled that, to save electricity, there should be no outside/Christmas Tree lightings this year. Pvt. Edward G. Herbener, aged 31, of Oley Valley R.D. White Haven, is reported missing in action on the Italian front, according to a telegram received by his father, Henry Sr., from the War Department at Washington, D.C. Some of the holiday advertisers in this issue included Nauman’s Café, Earnhart Furniture & Undertaking, deBoer’s Bakery, Schafer’s Market, Gerald Miller Plumbing, White Haven Savings, Teel’s Ben Franklin Store, Ted’s Auto Service, Nansteel Quick Lunch, C. A. Albee Coal, Fred Williams Hardware, and many more.

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Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

Estate of John J. Raynock, Sr. a/k/a John Raynock, Sr., a/k/a John Raynock Late of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to: Eleanor Raynock 829 E. Main St. Weatherly, PA 18255 or to her Attorney: MEGAN A. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE NANOVIC LAW OFFICES 57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0359

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Packer Township 2024 Re-organizational/ Regular Meetings Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 the Packer Township Supervisors will hold their re-organizational meeting for 2024 at 6:00 P.M. The regular monthly meeting will immediately follow the re-organizational meeting. The Packer Township auditors will hold their re-organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 at 6:00 p.m. The Packer Township Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meetings for the year 2024 at the Packer Township Municipal Building located at 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA on the following dates: January 2 following re-organizational meeting, and at 6:00 P.M. on February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 4 and December 3. Stephanie Stolpe Packer Township Secretary/Treasurer

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The Dennison Township Board of Supervisors will hold a reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, White Haven, PA. The regular monthly meeting will be held immediately following the reorganization meeting. Kathleen Stortz Secretary

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Auditors of Lehigh Township, Carbon County will reorganize on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. in the Township Municipal Building located at 1741 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pa. 18255. Lehigh Township Board of Auditors

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on October 10, 2023, in the Estate of Linda Jean Dianese, a/k/a Linda Dianese, late of Hazleton City, who died September 21, 2023, to Sandra A. Hoppey, Administratrix. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to: SENAPE & ASSOCIATES James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133 12/28

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Estate of Donald E. Snyder a/k/a Donald Snyder Late of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to: Carol M. Cipperley 4384 Haines Ave. San Jose, CA 95136 or to her Attorney: THOMAS S. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE NANOVIC LAW OFFICES 57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-0359 12/21

Coming Events SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024—Winterfest 200 th Birthday Fireworks Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Linesville Park, White Haven SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2024—Family Fun Day/ Memorial Day Parade & Celebration, 1-4 p.m., Lehigh Park, White Haven FRIDAY, JUNE 26-SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2024—200 th Birthday Summer Street Festival, Main Street, White Haven

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Obituaries

DONALD A. HOEGG Donald A. Hoegg passed away he served in several supervisor peacefully on December 17, capacities. He ended his career 2023, at the with the firm working from age of 97. their corporate headquarters in He was Stamford, CT as the Corporate the son of Manager of Safety, Industrial Augustus W. Hygiene, and Workers Hoegg and Compensation. Marguerite Donald was a member Krapf Hoegg. of several professional Donald was organizations including the married to American Society of Safety Edith Davies Engineers, the Lehigh Valley Hoegg, who passed away in Chapter of the National Safety 2005. They were married for Council where he served as 56 years. Shortly after marriage chapter president, the North they located in Weatherly where Central Penn Safety Council as a they lived for 54 years. founding member and chapter’s Donald was also preceded first president, and the National in death by his brother Robert Fire Protection Association. Hoegg, daughter-in-law Linda, In addition to serving on the and his nephew Allan. Weatherly Borough council Born in Hazleton on May 12, for two terms, Donald served 1926, Donald graduated from five terms on Zion’s Lutheran Hazleton High School in 1944. Church Council in Weatherly. Donald proudly served Donald enjoyed many hobbies during World War II as an that included wood working, Aerial Photographer with 91st model railroading, gardening, Reconnaissance Squadron. ceramics, and photography. After having a photography He is most proud of the studio in Weatherly for family that he and Edith had several years, he worked at the together. He is survived by his Weatherly Foundry. He was six children, Janet of South then employed with Dorr Oliver Paris, ME, Don of Allentown, for 26 years; 22 of those years Susan and her husband Tom of Conyngham, Brian and his wife Cindy of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Cindy of Havertown, and Bruce and his wife Sue of Weatherly; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly. Funeral service will be from Zion’s Lutheran Church, 335 Third Street, Weatherly, at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 21. A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services. 570-427-4231 Interment with Military E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. Honors will be in Union Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor Cemetery, Weatherly, following the church service. www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, memorial A new approach to funeral and contributions may be made to cremation care. Looking forward to Zion’s Lutheran Church, 335 serving White Haven, Dennison, Lehigh, and Foster Townships. Third St., Weatherly, PA 18255. All arrangements and consultations Online condolences can be from the comfort of your home. expressed by visiting www. Guiding families through griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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ANITA JEAN HARRIS Anita Jean Harris, 69, of other, Kristina of Camp Hill; Lower Nazareth Twp., returned sisters Stephanie and her spouse to the Lord peacefully on Stephen Zamorski of Berlin, NJ, December 10, 2023, while and Joyce Danko of Berwick. surrounded by her loving family. A viewing will be held on Anita was born on July 15, Friday, December 22, from 1954, to parents Stephen and 6-8 p.m. at Joseph F. Reichel Olga Danko in Ebervale. She Funeral Home Inc., 220 attended St. Mary’s School and Washington Park, Nazareth, PA graduated from Berwick High 18064. A funeral Mass will be School in 1972. After earning held on Wednesday, December her bachelor’s degree from 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Misericordia University in 1976, Church, 210 E. Northampton St. she went on to work as a Food Bath, PA 18014. A luncheon will Services Director and Dietitian proceed after Mass at the Holy at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Family Club ‘The Phoenix’, 515 where she met her dedicated W. Mauch Chunk St. Nazareth. husband, Hugh. An interment will take place She continued her dietetic on Thursday, December 28, career while working for MW at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery, Wood Food Service and Sodexo Weatherly. at Gracedale Nursing Home, In lieu of flowers, the family Muhlenberg Hospital and is requesting donations be made various other Lehigh Valley to Sacred Heart Church in her Hospitals. Combining her love honor; please mail donations to of baseball and career in Food 210 E. Northampton St. Bath PA Service, she worked for the 18014. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for 10 Online condolences years as a Stand Manager. may be offered at www. A devoted mother to two jfreichelfuneralhome.com. boys, Anita served her local community as teacher’s aide December 20 at Nazareth Area School Michael E. Dias District. She never missed the Birthday Memorial opportunity to cheer her sons on You are not forgotten, loved one at their sporting events. Nor will you Anita was an active member ever be of Sacred Heart Church in Bath As long as life & where she served on several memory last ministries and volunteered for We will her husband’s church, Dryland remember UCC in Lower Nazareth. Anita thee was a selfless individual who was always looking out for those We miss you now, our hearts around her. are sore Anita is preceded in death by As time goes on, we miss you her parents, Stephen and Olga more. Danko. Your loving smile, your gentle She is survived by her face husband of 44 years, Hugh No one can fill your vacant W.; oldest son Hugh S., his place. significant other, Tiffany, and Tiffany’s daughter, Camryn of Your loving family Kingston; Adam and significant

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he came in sixth for the five open seats. Dennis Blanchard was appointed to oversee the custodial staff, for which he will be paid $15,000. Blanchard is the district’s director of technology. Solicitor Jack Dean will serve as head of building and grounds. He has a degree in civil engineering, and worked in that field prior to becoming an attorney. These two moves will save the district money, explained superintendent Natasha Milazzo. Meeting dates for 2o24 were set as the third Thursday of each month, except for July, when no meeting is scheduled, and December, when reorganization takes place during the first week of the month. The next meeting is Thursday, January 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the high school, or on youtube at crestwoodschooldistrictcomets.

WASB seeks board member The Weatherly Area School District is accepting letters of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Weatherly Area School Board for a two-year term. Letters of Interest should be submitted by December 21, 2023 to: Weatherly Area School District Attention: Judi Kunkle 602 Sixth Street Weatherly, PA 18255

Property taxes will not rise in Foster by James Hunter At their most recent meeting December 13, the Foster Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $3,321,134.84 budget for 2024 that calls for the same 1.0 mills of property taxation – .82 of a mill for general purposes, .11 of a mill for fire protection and equipment, and .07 of a mill for road machinery. The spending plan includes a beginning fund balance of $1,421,000, and expected income of $1,900,135.84. Spending is expected to be the same as incoming revenue, $1,900,135.84, leaving a fund balance at the end of the year of $1,421,000. The largest revenue source in the spending plan is taxes, $706,700. Another large revenue source is expected to be charges for services, $592,835. The largest expenditure is anticipated to be roads and streets at $766, 246.21. Other large expenditures are expected to be public safety, $243,639.13, and debt service, $191,517. Supervisor Chairman Wilson Malloy said the new budget is very similar to the old budget, with expected increases in areas like insurances. The 2023 budget had a beginning balance of $1,789,800, and listed expected income and identical spending of $1,464,947.78, for a total budget of $3,254,747,78, leaving a fund balance of $1,789,800.

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The Foster Township Supervisors honored outgoing Supervisor Georgiann Eckrote Jones with a plaque from the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors which honored her for her 18 years of service as a supervisor. Pictured left are Supervisor John Pavuk, Eckrote Jones, Supervisor Chariman Wilson Malloy and Township Secretary Brittany Majewski The budget is posted on the township’s website at fostertownship.org. On another matter, Ben Evancho asked if the supervisors could change the township zoning for a piece of land where he wants to locate Conex storage containers, which are used to store and transport goods via truck, rail or ship. The land where he wants to locate the containers is in an I-1 industrial zone. Storage of the containers is a permitted use in a B-3 business zone, but not in an I-1 industrial zone. “It is a good use, a quiet use,” Evancho told the supervisors. Supervisor Wilson Malloy said the supervisors will consult with the zoning board on the issue. The supervisors also voted to add a portion of Cedar Street, from Carbon to Luzerne streets, to the township’s state liquid fuels list. And the supervisors honored outgoing Supervisor Georgiann Eckrote Jones, who leaves office at the end of 2023. She was presented with a framed plaque honoring her for her 18 years of service as a supervisor. “We commend you for your selfless dedication to your community and local government, as well as your leadership, commitment and passion for serving your fellow

citizens” the plaque read. The plaque was presented by the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors. Malloy added, “I appreciate your mentorship when I became a supervisor.”

John A. Dias Michael E. Dias Merry Christmas

The hardest thing in life to bear Is to want your loved one and he is not there. So forgive us Lord if we still weep for the one we loved and long to keep. The sorrow we feel and cannot explain For the ache in our hearts will forever remain. Love, Your Family

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Charles Hetler awarded Quilt of Valor A presentation of a Quilt of Valor is always a special time for Marie Shulenski, the group leader of the Hazleton Area Chapter of Quilts of Valor. The veteran receiving that award is always filled with much pride. At times it is a little smile or maybe even a tear as his accomplishments are read. The memories of years of service seem to all come to the forefront. The family they left behind, the comrades they served with, their mark left behind on the battlefield or stateside. Whatever their rank or specialty of service, they are proud. A Quilt of Valor is an expression of gratitude for all that. Their service, sacrifice and valor in serving our nation is recognized. Specialist 6th Class Charles Hettler of Weatherly recently experienced all those emotions. He sat proudly in front of his family,

friends, pastor and co-workers as Shulenski presented him with his Quilt of Valor. This quilt consists of three layers held together by its quilting stitches. Each stitch that holds the layers together represents the love, gratitude and appreciation of the quiltmaker. Cheryl Shank pieced this quilt, Debi Giordano quilted it and Specialist Hettler’s friend Jean Englehart bound it. Specialist Charles Hettler served in the United States Army from 1971-1991 during the Vietnam and Cold Wars. He was stationed here in the states, Korea for 2 tours and 2 tours in Vietnam. His duty during the first 12 years was as an Infantry Indirect Crewman and his last 8 ½ years as a Chapel Activity Specialist. Awards received by Specialist Hettler were six Good Conduct

Medals; Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster); National Defense Service Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; RVN Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal (with four service stars); Five Overseas Service Bars; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; RVN Cross of Gallantry; and Unit Citation with Palm. At the ceremony, Hetler noted

“If I had to do it all over, I would not change a thing in my life.” He is currently the coordinator of the Shepherd House Food Pantry in Weatherly. Following the presentation of his Quilt of Valor, Specialist Hettler proudly spoke of his time in service, displayed his Quilt of Valor and thanked everyone for being part of a great day he will always remember.

Heritage Hill named Caring Super Star, 2024 Heritage Hill Senior Community proudly announces it is the only location in Carbon County named a ‘Caring Super Star’ by Caring.com, a leading senior living referral service and a top site for senior care reviews. Caring Super Star recognition occurs when a community has earned the Caring Stars award in three or more years. Heritage Hill is an eight-time recipient, having achieved Caring Stars consecutively since 2017. Located in Weatherly, Heritage Hill is top-rated for excellence in care, providing aging adults with extra support through its personal care services and specialized programs for residents living with memory-impairing conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. “We are so honored to receive this award. At Heritage Hill Senior Community, we take pride in the care we provide to our residents. We are fortunate to have a dedicated and caring team. We appreciate all the support from our residents and their families. We consider our

community as family, and we will continue to provide the special care that our residents are accustomed to,” Lisa Perla, executive director of Heritage Hill, said. The Caring Stars 2024 list includes 375 senior living communities in 36 states.

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Seth’s Sightings We played hooky last Friday as we had a quick hour’s work in White Haven and then the rest was on the road to Philadelphia. Ruth and I were meeting another couple and then all of us were treating a friend to a lunch. We met at the Dim Sum House by Jane G’s on Chestnut Street, just west of Drexel and Penn. The Dim Sum House by Jane G’s serves up superb food.

We ordered hot & sour soup, various dumplings, turnip squares (mashed, shaped, breaded and flash fried), pickled radishes, and General Tso’s chicken. It was a feast that covered our table — it was a celebration of friends and friendship. Saying our goodbyes, we drove through medium traffic to Trader Joe’s on Route 309, then continued to attend

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services that night (celebrating the end of Chanukah). It was a full day and tired me. Saturday, I took some time to recover from Friday, eventually heading out during a sunny afternoon in search of Winesap apples. We stopped by Heckman’s in Effort, who had sold out of their supply of Winesaps and cider (they closed for the season that Sunday). Undeterred, we continued to Gould’s outside of Brodheadsville, where we found both Winesaps and cider. Gould’s will close for the holidays on the 24th and reopen on weekends starting in late January. We listened to the radio call for the WBS Penguins hockey game as we headed home — a good low scoring game against a high scoring team. The locals mounted a strong defense and won 2-1. The Penguins are on the road before Christmas and return for two games at home the 29th and 30th. Sunday, we did a bit of yard work ahead of the rainstorm, then went out to Saint Patrick’s Parish Hall to support the Amanda Neidlinger fundraiser, buying baked goods and taking

a try at the basket raffle. Normally I’d be checking football scores, but the Patriots are done and the Eagles had a Monday night game. The Eagles built a lead, then gave it away to lose that Monday night game. They still clinched a playoff berth, along with the 10-4 Cowboys who got blown out by the Bills. I still think the Eagles can win the rest of their games, but these last three give me no confidence in their offense or defense. I am counting the days to the Peach Bowl game on December 30. I plan to find a nice spot in front of a big-screen TV. This weekend is preChristmas, so we’ll shop online or wait until after to complete our Christmas gift lists. Congrats to all of you who are finished shopping. After a lot of rain and bit of snow, the area has gone into a more normal pattern. Cool days and cold nights might mean that a little snow may fall before Christmas — here’s hoping … a little. Keep healthy, and our best to everyone this Christmas.

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Isobel Hoffman is Nov. Senior at WAHS

Shown from left are October Students of the Month Rylie Jacoby, Linda Houser, and Samantha Generose, and viceprincipal Chistopher Kimmel.

Isobel Hoffman, daughter of Eric and Brenda Hoffman, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for November at Weatherly Area High School. Isobel serves as president of the Class of 2024, president of the Kindness Club, secretary of the Drama Club, and manager of the baseball team. She is also a member of Weatherly’s chapter of the National Honor Society, SGA, Kufro’s Closet, and the golf team. In the community, Isobel has volunteered her time with the Weatherly Hillclimb, and various community projects through The Red Cross and National Honor Society. Isobel is employed by Jack Frost Ski Resort in White Haven. Sponsor for the month of

November is Mengle Coal and Oil Co., Weatherly.

WAMS lists Students of the Month for October Weatherly Area Middle School principal Anthony DeSpirito has announced the names of the students who were selected as Students of the Month for October. The award is based on academic achievement, attendance, extra-curricular involvement, and service to school and community. Ryley Jacoby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jacoby III was chosen as the 6th grade Student of the Month. Riley is a member of the Middle School band. He plays baseball for Weatherly Little League and basketball for the Weatherly Biddy Basketball Association. Along with being a member of the Mountain Valley Martial

Arts Association he also watches his little brother. Linda Houser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Houser, Weatherly, was chosen as the 7th grade Student of the Month. Linda is a member of the Middle School band and chorus. She is also a member of the Middle School Science and Art Clubs. Samantha Generose, daughter of Ms. Joanne Generose, Weatherly and Mr. Anthony Generose, Freeland, was chosen as the 8th grade Student of the Month. She is a member of the Middle School Cheerleading Squad as well as the Weatherly Student Government Association.

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Eileen Koehler & Karen vonFrisch delivered knotted blankets to the Pre-K counts program at Weatherly Area Elementary School, on Thursday, December 14. The blankets are made by the prayer shawl committee at St. Matthew’s Union Church, Packer Township.

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JARED BOXES: On Friday, December 15, the Crestwood High School Interact (Rotary) Club conducted a Jared Box Fundraiser. Students donated toys and packaged 24 boxes of goodies to donate to children in the Geisinger South Pedicatric facility for the holidays. For more information on this and other volunteer opportunities with Geisinger, contact Geisinger Volunteer Services at (570) 271-6030. The Interacters also welcomed two Rotary Exchange students to Crestwood for the day, Tanguy from France and Boti from Hungary, who helped with the charity event. Mountain Top Rotary Club generously donated pizza for all to share.

6th Grade Honor Roll at Fairview Principal Kevin Seyer has announced the following sixth grade students have achieved Principal’s Honors at Fairview Elementary School for the 1st Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. The Crestwood School District Elementary Honor Roll (6th Grade) reflects that the student has attained an A in all courses offered. Inclusive are English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. Gerardo Aguilar, Enzo Bellizia, Nicholas Brisk, Mariana Brogna, Elysia Cleveland, Alexis Coltrane, Hailey Coltrane, Liliana Gabrielle, Wyatt Lupcho, Anna Morris, Gabriella Pellegrini, Kiya Smith,Trevor Smith, Fallen Stavish, Addison Wychock, John Zaroda, and Ryder Zurawski.

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Christmas Eve Services

Salem United Church of Christ Salem’s Christmas Eve Service with carols, candlelight and holy communion will be held Sunday, December 24 at 9:30 p.m. Worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at 330 First Street, Weatherly. All are welcome. St. Matthew’s Union Church St. Matthew’s Christmas Eve Service with the Sunday school program, candlelight, and holy communion will be held Sunday, December 24 at 7 p.m. at 3153 Quakake Road, Weatherly. First Presbyterian Church Candlelight Christmas Eve service will be held at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Weatherly. Special music will be featured. All are welcome. Presbyterian Church of White Haven On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, the 11 a.m. worship service at the Presbyterian Church of White Haven will features lessons about Christmas carols. Learn about the meanings and origins of beloved Christmas carols, and sing them together. All are welcome.

Light Display at Mountain Top facility Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center’s holiday lights display is now lit, and members of the Mountain Top community are welcome to celebrate the season as they drive through the facility’s free nighttime attraction. Running from December 15 through December 31 – from dusk until 8 p.m., at the facility’s campus at 185 S. Mountain Blvd. in Mountain Top – the display is open for the community to experience festive lights and holiday decorations. “It’s become a special tradition that kicks off the holiday season,” said Donna Molinaro, administrator of Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. “We love seeing the community transformed and welcoming visitors of all ages and from throughout the region as they walk through the display and experience the joy of the season.” Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center supports the local community by holding numerous events throughout the year as part of its mission to be a good neighbor. “We are ingrained in the fabric of

Mountain Top, and it is that relationship that has allowed us to meet the needs of our residents,” said Molinaro. “We look forward to continuing to serve the local community throughout the year with fun events such as our annual Easter egg hunts and visits from the Easter bunny, as well as Halloween trunk-or-treat events, community clinics, healthcare information sessions, and more.”

Special Holiday Event in December Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is celebrating the spirit of the holiday season by aiming to fulfill residents’ holiday wish lists. Staff and visitors are invited to visit Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and choose a card from the facility’s Angel Giving Tree or donate an item. The items that are highly requested include puzzle books, blankets, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, calendars, hairbrushes and socks.

Library Corner New Hours for Weatherly Area Community Library Weatherly Area Community Library hours are changing for 2024 to give more patrons time in the evening to visit the library. The library is closed on January 1, but beginning on January 2, the hours will be as follows: Monday and Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Wednesday 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday 3-5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

December Book Club

The next book club meeting is December 28 at 10 a.m. The book is The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews.

Memorial Books

The following books have been donated to the Weatherly Area Community Library in memory of Jennifer Thrash by Barbara and Dale Walck: Believe by Robert Sabuda How to Catch a Bookworm by Alice Walstead I Lost My Tooth by Mo Williams Noticing by Kobi Yamada What the Road Said by Cleo Wade

Zilot & Other Important Rhymes by Bob Odenkirk

January Storytime

The next storytime for children will be held on Friday, January 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Please call the library, 570-4275085, to register.

December Book Sale

During December, all books in our sales room will be $2/ bag. Come in any time during our normal library hours for this special sale. We will supply the bags. We have fiction and nonfiction books for both children and adults.

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Cookie group celebrates 25 years of baking The setting for this year’s cookie exchange was the home of Cathy Eroh, Weatherly. This year was special as it marked the 25th anniversary of the groups’ initial gathering. 25 years ago, Katie Leach and Eroh were new to Weatherly. They both were at a T-ball practice with their children, started talking and became fast friends. In time, the two decided to form a cookie exchange, which they thought would be a great way to meet some new people, have fun, and in turn, yield lots and lots of cookies for the holiday. They decided on the number 10, each inviting 4 bakers, each bringing 10 dozen

cookies, and so the exchange was launched, alternately held each year at the duo’s homes. Throughout the years, different friends have joined the group as openings have occurred, but this current cookie crew have been baking together for over 10 years. Punch, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and coffee are on the menu along with “catching up,” a game or two, relaxing and just having a good time. The group only canceled one year, in 2020 for Covid, and the following year, masked-up due to illness, and exchanged their cookies on Eroh’s front porch, enjoying donuts and coffee, like

a tailgating party. All in all, it has been a great experience and hopefully will continue for many more years. Shown from left are Mary

Rose Minnick, Donna Miscavige, Carolyn Maury, Jannet Kelley, Leach, Eroh, Shirley Dilullo, Denise Stadnik and Beth Eroh. Missing is Betty Lou Smith.

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EAGLE EYE: Terry Hartz spotted this bald eagle on November 4, about a 1/4 mile north of the old Homestead restaurant in Packer Township.

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Weatherly Area Boys’ Basketball Roundup

Cool-shooting Wreckers fall at home to rival Marian by Steve Stallone Sports Editor WEATHERLY - Outmatched in the size and experience department, the young Weatherly Area Wreckers were going to need to hit shots in order to stay with Schuylkill League Division III rival Marian on Monday night. A chilly first half shooting the ball - and Marian’s inside presence - proved to be too much to overcome as the Wreckers fell to the Colts, 71-46. The loss dropped the Wreckers to 0-6 on the season and 0-3 in the division. It didn’t, however, break the team’s spirit, or its will to continue pushing forward in search of that elusive first win. “The kids gave it their all today. There wasn’t a lot we did wrong; Marian did more right,” stated Weatherly assistant coach Rob Bryan, who was filling in for head coach Luke Medico. The first-year

Weatherly Area’s Corbin Wagner (20) and Marian’s Jake Tom (12) go after a loose ball heading out of bounds as the Colts’ Jesse Rodino (11) awaits the outcome during Monday night’s varsity boys’ basketball game in Weatherly. Marian scored a 71-46 victory. Photo by Steve Stallone

coach was ill and unable to attend. “Marian’s a good team. They’re basically putting five seniors out there. We’re playing three sophomores and two freshmen with a junior who mixes in and out,” added Bryan. “We’ve got to get more shots to fall, focus on our foul shots and shooting.” Weatherly’s cool shooting and Marian’s fast start combined to put the hometown Wreckers in a 20-point hole by halftime, one they would not be able to dig out of. The Wreckers shot just 21 percent (5-of-23) from the floor in the opening half. Meanwhile, the Colts knocked down five 3-pointers in the first two quarters - including a pair of Julius Currie triples in the final minute for a 34-14 advantage by intermission. “Coach Medico had a good game plan. We came out in a zone, but their 3-point shooting kind of broke down the zone, so we had to switch to man,” noted Bryan. “I probably should have switched sooner.” With Rodino brothers Jesse and James combining for 10 points on the interior, and Currie (13 points, 3 triples) warming up from the perimeter, the Colts (5-1, 3-0) were in cruise mode by halftime. The second half was a different story. With their man defense more effective, and their shooting touch starting to come around, the Wreckers played Marian on even terms after the

Surrounded by a host of Weatherly Area players, Marian’s Jesse Rodino (11) is still able to convert inside during Monday night’s varsity boys’ basketball game at the Weatherly Area Middle School. Defending for the Wreckers are John Donish (11), Chance Stauffer (5) and Ian McKeegan (12). Photo by Steve Stallone intermission. Exceptional ball movement resulted in layups or open looks that the Wreckers started knocking down. “We try to use speed and ball movement,” Bryan said,

when asked how the team makes up for its lack of size and physicality. “It’s a little tough when you run into good speed on defense. We tell the guys you

See WEATHERLY BOYS, page 16

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Journal-Herald Sports Crestwood Hoops Roundup

Comets, Lady Comets notch basketball wins Freshman Charlie Hiller four Crestwood players in double figures with 15 points, powering the Lady Comets to a 75-25 runaway victory over West Scranton last week. Crestwood raced out to a 23-11 first-quarter lead, then outscored the Invaders 29-6 in the second quarter to turn the game into a rout. Keira Dougherty tossed in 13 points, while Jackie Gallagher and Jordan Andrews each tallied 10 points for the Lady Comets (3-2).

Aubrey Kerrigan topped West Scranton with 11 points. WEST SCRANTON (25) — Kianna Watson 1 0-0 3, Alyssa Heffron 0 0-0 0, Nema Woods 0 0-0 0, Celia Emilina 0 0-0 0, Asiyah Mann 0 0-0 0, Madison Nowakoski 0 2-2 2, Mia Tallo 3 0-0 9, Aubrey Kerrigan 4 0-0 11. Totals 7 2-2 25. CRESTWOOD (75) — Lauren Falcheck 0 0-0 0, Aryanna Kijeck 0 0-0 0, Cameron Vieney 3 0-0 7, Charlie Hiller 6 3-3 15, Kendall Petrosky 2 0-0 5, Jackie Gallagher 4 1-1 10, Jordan Andrews 5 0-0 10, Kate Gallagher 2 0-0 4, Maja Jacobson 0 0-2 0, Brooke Lenahan 3 0-0 7, Norah Sklarosky 0 0-0 0, Emilie Stofko 0 0-0 0, Keira Dougherty 6 0-0 13, Eliz Seifert 1 3-4 5. Totals 32 7-10 75. West Scranton.....11 6 5 3 — 25 Crestwood...........23 29 9 14 — 75 3-pointers: Kerrigan 3, Tallo 3, Watson. Dougherty, Lenahan, J. Gallagher, Vieney.

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Crestwood 55, Williamsport 46 – Chaz Wright (22) and Matt Sklarosky (16) teamed for 38 points as the Comets won their second straight non-league game, beating Williamsport last week in Wright Twp. Wright scored six points in the third quarter to help Crestwood (3-2) stretch a onepoint halftime lead into a 38-29 advantage after three quarters. Wright tacked on another nine points in the final quarter, including a perfect 5-of-5 effort

from the foul, to keep Crestwood in control. Caden Holt topped the Millionaires (0-3) with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. Cassin Diggs chipped in 10 points. WILLIAMSPORT (46) — Clark 1 4-6 6, Naamir Lowe 2 0-0 4, Holt 5 2-2 16, Johnson 1 2-2 4, Diggs 3 3-6 10, Cobb 1 0-0 2, Carter 0 0-0 0, Rice 1 1-2 3, Washington 0 1-2 1, Naazir Lowe 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 13-20 46. CRESTWOOD (55) — Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Porro 0 0-0 0, Czapla 1 2-2 4, Johnson 2 1-4 5, Sklarosky 7 1-2 16, Wright 7 8-11 22, Jennings 0 0-0 0, Feisel 0 0-0 0, Agapito 2 3-4 8. Totals 19 15-23 55. Williamsport..................9 14 6 17 — 46 Crestwood...................... 9 15 14 17 — 55 3-pointers: Holt 4, Diggs. Sklarosky, Agapito.

Weatherly Area Girls’ Basketball Roundup

Fourth-quarter surge propels Norry Christian past Lady Wreckers A 13-4 fourth-quarter run helped Northumberland Christian hold off the Weatherly Area girls 46-30 in their nonleague basketball game last week in Northumberland. Carrie King knocked down seven 3-pointers

and scored a game-high 32 points for the Warriors (3-2). Bethany Houser drained three 3-pointers of her own and scored a team-high 15 points for the Lady Wreckers (1-4). Breanna Pugh and Kelly Reiner

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WEATHERLY AREA (30) — Gaydoscik 0 0-0 0, Binder 0 0-0 0, Houser 6 0-0 15, Russell 0 0-0 0, Bloom 0 0-0 0, Davidovich 1 0-0 2, Reiner 2 0-0 6, Weston 0 1-2 1, Pugh 1 3-6 6, Sydner 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 4-8 30. NORTHUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN (46) — Knight 0 0-0 0, Kane 2 0-0 4, King 12 1-2 32, Ka. Wilhalm 1 2-2 4, Conner 0 0-0 0, Phillips 2 0-1 4, Hatzmer 0 0-0 0, Davies 1 0-0 2. Totals 18 3-5 46. Weatherly Area....... 7 3 16 4 — 30 Northumberland.....6 10 17 13 — 46 3-pointers: Houser 3, Reiner 2, Pugh. King 5.

Mahanoy Area 52, Weatherly Area 33 - Last week in Weatherly, Ella Connolly scored a game-high 16 points and Olivia Kennedy added 13 as Mahanoy Area notched the Schuylkill League Division III contest.

The Golden Bears’ win was the first of the season under new head coach Mickey Holland, who led the Mahanoy Area boys’ program for many years. For the Lady Wreckers, Bethany Houser and Kelly Reiner each had 10 points.

MAHANOY AREA (52) — Roberts 0 0-0 0, McGowan 1 0-0 2, Poslosky 0 0-0 0, Bro 2 2-2 8, Kennedy 5 3-4 13, Mroczka 1 0-2 2, Kowalick 3 0-0 6, Gonzalez 2 0-0 5, Connolly 8 0-1 16. Totals 22 5-9 52. WEATHERLY AREA (33) — Gaydoscik 0 0-2 0, Binder 1 0-0 2, Houser 3 4-4 10, Russell 0 0-0 0, Davidovich 2 1-2 5, Reiner 4 0-1 10, Weston 0 0-0 0, Pugh 2 0-0 6, Snyder 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 5-9 33. Mahanoy Area......14 12 12 14 — 52 Weatherly Area..... 8 5 12 8 — 33 3-pointers: Bro 2, Gonzalez. Reiner 2, Pugh 2

PAGE 16 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023

Weatherly Boys

Jr. High Bball Roundup Little Wreckers edge Blue Mountain for eighth grade win

Continued from page 14 don’t want to go up and fight the bear face-to-face. You kind of want to keep away from him a little bit, almost like a soccer mentality. Keep it around the outside, then look to the inside for an open strike. “If it’s not already ingrained in their psyche and in their habits, it takes a little while to get used to the idea of making that one extra pass, keep looking in the corner, throw the skip pass, and catch the defense off-guard for an open cutter. They’re getting there. It’s just taking time.” Corbin Wagner drained a 3-pointer, Niko Saldukas scored on the break, Chance Stauffer converted a putback, and Ian McKeegan dished inside to Saldukas for another deuce as the Wreckers opened the third quarter on a tear. Wagner’s old-fashioned 3-point play at the 3:09 mark capped a 12-9 burst that had the Wreckers still within 17 points (43-26). However, the Colts scored the next eight points — including a pair of Jesse Rodino stickbacks — as the Marian lead swelled to 25 points (51-26). McKeegan heated up for nine fourth-quarter points, and Wagner added five more as the Wreckers continued battling. Although they were only outscored 37-32 in the second half, the big first-half hole was too much to overcome. Currie finished with a game-high 20 points and Jesse Rodino had 12 points and eight rebounds to pace the Colts. Wagner topped the Wreckers with 17 points and a pair of steals; McKeegan finished with 10 points and four rebounds; and Stauffer added eight points and five boards. In the junior varsity opener, Weatherly rallied in the late stages before coming up just short as Marian escaped with a 52-44 victory. Jacob De La Cruz led all scorers with 22 points and James Cannon rimmed 10 for Marian. Dominic Kokinda scored 16 points and Matt Adler had nine for the Wrecker jayvees (0-5).

Getting a screen from teammate Corbin Wagner, Weatherly Area’s Ian McKeegan (with ball) drives the baseline during Monday night’s Schuylkill League Division III boys’ basketball game, in Weatherly. Marian’s Jake Tom (12) and Jesse Rodino (right) defend. The Colts won, 71-46, denying the Wreckers their first win of the season. Photo by Steve Stallone

The Wreckers are off until next Wednesday, a muchneeded weeklong break they’ll use to not only rest up but work on improving their game. “I think we have seven or eight days off for the holiday, and then we go to the Columbia-Montour Holiday Tournament. We’re really looking to go there and make a big impact on that tournament,” Bryan said. “I think there’s some good matchups for us. Hopefully we’ll come out with a W or two. We’re going to practice until Friday, give them off until Tuesday, and then we’re right back at it with the tournament on Wednesday and Thursday. Then we go into January, and we’ll be playing 2-3 days a week.” While they were hoping for a better start to their season, the Wreckers are eager to power ahead and put things all together. “Our idea, Coach Medico and myself, we’re just trying to right the ship here and try to steer it in the right direction,” Bryan said.

MARIAN (71) - Miller 4 0-0 9, Rosario 1 0-0 2, Ja. De La Cruz 0 0-0 0, Nunez 0 0-0 0, Je. Rodino 6 0-0 12, Tom 1 1-2 3, Thomas 3 0-0 7, Currie 8 0-0 20, Ja. Rodino 2 0-0 4, Hopeck 4 1-2 10, Griguoli 1 0-0 2, Cannon 1 0-0 2. Totals 31 2-4 71.

WEATHERLY AREA (46) - Adler 0 0-0 0, Davis 1 0-0 2, Ortiz 0 0-0 0, Stauffer 4 0-0 8, Donish 1 0-4 2, McKeegan 3 3-4 10, Saldukas 2 0-2 4, Wagner 6 2-2 17, Lamonica 1 1-4 3. Totals 18 6-16 46. Marian.................14 20 17 20 – 71 Weatherly Area......7 7 14 18 – 46 3-pointers: Currie 4, Miller, Hopeck, Thomas. Corbin 3, McKeegan.

Northumberld Christian 63, Weatherly Area 53 - Corbin Wagner and Ian McKeegan combined for 37 points, but the Wreckers dropped a non-league game at Northumberland Christian last week. Wagner led the way with 20 points and McKeegan followed with 17 for the Wreckers. Niko Saldukas chipped in eight points. Alec Phillips led the winners with 22 points, with teammates Sam Garvin and Cooper Bennett close behind with 20 and 18, respectively.

WEATHERLY AREA (53) — Adler 1 0-0 2, Ortiz 0 0-0 0, Stauffer 3 0-2 6, McKeegan 7 0-0 17, Saldukas 4 0-0 8, Wagner 8 1-1 20, Lamonica 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 1-3 53. NORTHUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN (63) — Bennett 4 9-10 18, M. Garvin 0 0-0 0, Anderson 0 0-0 0, S. Garvin 9 0-2 20, Reitz 0 0-0 0, Phillips 10 2-4 22, Conner 1 1-2 3 Totals 24 12-18 63. Weatherly Area........ 14 12 8 19 — 53 Northumberland.......15 17 11 20 — 63 3-pointers: McKeegan 3, Wagner 3. S. Garvin 2, Bennett

BOYS Eighth Grade Weatherly Area 26, Blue Mountain 25 - Behind Remington Hunsinger’s nine points and Mitchell Knock’s eight markers, the Wreckers edged Blue Mountain for the victory. Andrew Blehm scored 13 to lead Blue Mountain’s scorers. Tony Martin added eight. Panther Valley 44, Weatherly Area 33 - Chase McArdle scored 14 points, Tyler Hall followed with 12, and Panther Valley defeated Weatherly Area. Mitchell Knock scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Wreckers. Kolton Reiner chipped in eight points. Seventh Grade Jim Thorpe 38, Weatherly Area 17 - Bryce McElmoyle’s 16 points and Dominic Calcano’s 10 helped power Jim Thorpe past Weatherly. The Wreckers were led by Eddie Feiling’s eight points and Jameson Delauritis’ three. Panther Valley 35, Weatherly Area 8 - Michael Demyanovich, A. German and I. Gioca all scored six points in Panther Valley’s victory. For the Wreckers, Jaxon McKeegan, Noah Mayernick, Anderson Otero, Wyatt Kokinda all had two points. GIRLS Eighth Grade Jim Thorpe 35, Weatherly Area 13 Brooklyn Yuhas led a balanced Jim Thorpe scoring attack with seven points in its victory over Weatherly Area. Katie Knock scored seven points and Maci Kane followed with four to pace the Lady Wreckers.

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