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CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–145th YEAR, NO. 6

WHITE HAVEN SEATS MEMBERS: District Judge Ferris Webby administered the oath of office to White Haven Borough Council members on January 2. From left are newly elected Julie Fallon, and re-elected Charlie Best, Zane Writer and John Klem, who was re-elected president.

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EAST SIDE MAYOR Eric Siglin administered the oath of office to re-elected council members, from left, Rudy Schoch, Liz Berger, and John Cepiel. Berger was elected president, and Schoch vice-president, of borough council for the coming year.

Photos by Ruth Isenberg

Weatherly police department members with the unit citations they received at the December 28 borough council meeting. In front are officers Sofia Hantz and Ashley Harris. Standing from left are Zack Wargula, John Molosky, Michael Eyer, Cris Belles, and Josh Silfee, Sgt. Michael Bogart, and Chief Brian Markovchick. Story, page 3.

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Editorial Speech that’s free… but worth nothing

by Ruth Isenberg I’m something of a hard-liner on freedom of speech. I don’t believe the government has the right to censor speech, and while private companies do have that right, they should use it sparingly. It is better to hear what people are really thinking than to find out after it’s too late. Except for speech that can cause immediate and direct harm (the example is falsely crying “Fire” in a crowded space), and speech that advocates harm, people should be free to say what they like.

That doesn’t mean their speech is without consequences.

Right now, Crestwood School Board is under fire because it’s newest member, posted inappropriate remarks that were both racist and sexist regarding vice-president Kamala Harris. Derwin is entitled to believe whatever he wants. His vulgar posts say more about him than they do the vice-president, and unfortunately reflect badly on the board for choosing to seat him.

If Derwin had said he wasn’t thinking, made a hasty post in the heat of a moment of political debate, or that he had grown more mature since the 2021 post, he might be given a chance. Instead, he doubled down, saying he stood by the slurs he posted. That means he’s not a suitable board member.

The school board may not have much power to remove him. Unless an elected official is convicted of a crime, the hands of fellow board members are tied.

The group that can take action is the voters — the people who supported his run for office, and those who supported the people who appointed him. They can attend meetings, and make their displeasure known. They can point out that he is a poor example to elevate as an educational leader. They can make sure no one forgets what he posted, and how he posted it.

Archives

From The Journal-Herald Issue of January 6, 1994 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder The front page photo is a snowman in front of the Murphy home on Lehigh Street in White Haven…waiting perhaps for this week’s storm.

Marie Piro will lead White Haven Council “as its chairman and Patsy Shelhamer will serve as vice-chairman.”

Lausanne Township will keep John Halechko as chairman.

Two fires destroyed homes and apartments this week. The first blaze destroyed Stormcrest Kennels and the home of John and Dolores Sorochak in Lausanne Twp. The L&L Fire Company set up to fight the fire at about noon on Jan. 3, and made a call for tankers and mutual aid. The second blaze, at 2 a.m. on Jan. 4, destroyed the vacant Candlelight Inn in Weatherly and three apartments in the building — all occupied.

Everyone got out safely.

Packer Township retained Grover Gerhard as chairman, and Larry Suravicz as Vicechairman. Daniel Dargay is the third supervisor.

Frank Raynock was elected Chairman of Lehigh Township and newly elected Dr. Larry Skinner was chosen as vice-chair.

Bishop Philip Cain penned an Orthodox Christmas message for this week’s Pastor’s Corner.

Photos of Buttons & Bows Christmas parties ran in this issue.

The issue featured a review of top sports stories for 1993 by Steve Stallone, Sports Editor.

Phil Engman Rambled On about starting a football playoff for the best of division 1AA football programs. He also resolved to stop picking on Notre Dame and its fans.

Wayne Wagner’s Weatherly Youth Basketball column: in the Junior League, the Storks suffered their first defeat, vs.

Fuel Savers, 30-29, when a last effort shot fell short.

The issue featured a third story about the short trip Ruth and I made to Florida over Thanksgiving. On Day 3, we met with friends in Daytona Beach, had lunch, then went to the beach for a drive, and a swim — actually more of a wade-in due to rough seas.

For the afternoon, we went west of Orlando to the citrus area of Florida, stopping at the 1950s vintage tourist attraction — the Citrus Tower.

We enjoyed the view of Florida developments encroaching on citrus groves — then hit the gift shop and candy shop for some souvenirs. We drove south to a small you-pick citrus grove where we picked several types of oranges, key limes, Persian limes, lemons and grapefruits.

We returned to where we were staying via Baseball City, before stopping for a seafood dinner.

Next weekend is the 5th annual Festival of Ice at the Mountain Laurel Resort for the Saturday and Sunday the Martin Luther King Jr. extended weekend.

From The Journal Issue of January 6, 1944 Publisher W. C. Taylor Because of the war emergency, Pennsylvania Power & Light Company announced that no ice boats will be permitted on Lake Wallenpaupack this year.

Four new councilmen were seated for White Haven Borough at the reorganization meeting on Monday — Carl Braun, Arthur Meixell, Carl Murphy and Samuel Braybrook.

J. W. Richards was elected as president, H. P. Baker as treasurer and William H. Parks as secretary.

Police Chief Oscar G. Specht and Street Commissioner Herbert Clymer were reappointed.

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Public Notices

Weatherly increases taxes by 4 mills

by Ruth Isenberg

PUBLIC NOTICE

PACKER TOWNSHIP Special Meeting Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 the Packer Township Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop meeting at 5:00 p.m. for general purposes at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA. Stephanie Stolpe Packer Township Supervisors Secretary

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

Weatherly Borough Council changed course on financing the borough budget at the December 28 meeting, voting 4-3 to adopt the budget as originally presented that raises the property tax rate by 4 mills. Last month the 4 mill increase was rejected on the budget’s first reading, with direction to borough manager to come up with a budget that would only require a 3 mill increase.

Voting in favor of the original budget were Vincent Cuddeford II, Joseph Cyburt, Theresa D’Andrea and Mayor PJ Hadzick. Opposed were Jeffrey Miller, Norm Richie and Joseph Thomas.

The tax ordinance itself was adopted on 5-2 vote, with Miller joining Cuddeford, Cyburt, D’Andrea and Hadzick.

Police Department receives honors The borough police department received a unit citation for its teamwork in handling a hostage situation in July. Police Chief Brian Markovchick had high praise for his team, noting that under the direction of incident commander Sergeant Michael Bogart, they dealt with “a very fluid and dynamic incident.”

Schwab School housing option An option on the former Schwab School building with the Alliance for Building Communities was approved, along with a lease option agreement for parking across the street. The Alliance, headquartered in Allentown, is a non-profit that develops and manages affordable housing in Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, and Monroe Counties. Solicitor Jim Nanovic said they would have until May 1, 2025, to determine the feasibility of developing 30 apartments in the old school.

Development of 12 additional head-in parking spaces in front of the monument grounds would be part of the plan. Thomas voted against approving the agreement, saying he felt the school should be developed into a community center.

Resolutions adopting the contributions to the nonuniform and police pensions were approved unanimously.

Packer Township Fire (Dis) Agreement Final item of business was a discussion of the proposed agreement with Packer Township for fire protection.

All three Packer Township supervisors attended to present

their case. Packer supervisor Susie Gerhard noted that Packer had agreed to the numbers for three years, as originally presented to them by the committee set up by council to negotiate. Both Richie and Cuddeford said that the contract was for a 10-year period.

Packer Township supervisor Bob Selert said when they met with the committee in August, Packer had proposed numbers for the remaining years that would more than exceed the cost-of-living percentages proposed by the committee.

He accused them of refusing to negotiate and charged that Cuddeford had instructed local fire companies not to answer calls from Packer.

Cuddeford denied this, saying that they were all under Mutual Aid agreements, and are free to answer calls as they were able. “We consider it one big community,” Cuddeford said.

“We offered you a very good contract.”

Gerhard suggested adopting a three-year contract and extending it if a grant is applied for and having a longer-term contract in place would help bring it home. She also said she had talked to the state Fire Commissioner, and there are currently no grants available.

Cuddeford pointed out that Packer’s payment represents

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Obituaries JANET WEAVER Janet Weaver, 90, of was Weaver’s the best place to eat, but many local kids held Dennison Township, died their first jobs in her kitchen.

Saturday, Janet was genuine, generous December 9, and kind. She was devoted 2023 in the to her family and valued her home where friendships. She will be deeply she lived her entire missed by her daughter, Cindy, life. daughter-in-law, Sheila, and her grandchildren Sarah and Best Charlie, as well as her friends. known for Her memory will be cherished. her cooking, Her wishes were to have no Janet public services. successfully Arrangements are operated Charlie Weaver’s under the direction of the Restaurant with her husband, whom many knew as Lehman Family Funeral Service, Buck, for 40+ years. Not only White Haven.

J. RICHARD BARRY JR. J. Richard Barry Jr. 91, of proudly in the United States Marines. He was a member Drifton, died on Wednesday, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, December White Haven. He worked 27, 2023 at for nurseries. Rich enjoyed home. traveling, gardening, baseball Born in and all sports.

Hazleton, he In addition to his parents, he was the son was preceded in death by his of the late wife, Doris Stolpe Barry.

James R. He is survived by his and Blanche daughters, Linda (George) Kujat Evans Barry of Drifton, and Wendy Lemoine and served of Kingston, grandsons, Richard his country and Ryan Dixon; and three great-grandsons.

In Memory of Funeral service, with Military Honors, will be conducted on Friday, January January 7, 2022 5, at 5 p.m. from the Lehman Your gentle face and Family Funeral Service, Inc. 403 patient smile Berwick St,. White Haven.

With sadness we recall, Friends are invited to join the You had a kindly word family from 3 to 5 p.m.

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for each And died beloved by all.

The voice is mute and stilled the heart, That loved us well and true, Ah, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you.

You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your vacant place.

Love, Your Family

MARK S. YANUS Mark S. Yanus, 64, of White A Mass of Christian Burial Haven, died at home on Friday, will be conducted on Friday, December January 5, at 11 a.m. in St. 29, 2023.

Patrick’s Church, White Haven with Reverend Michael Kloton Born in officiating. Interment will Nanticoke, follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, he was the Hanover Township. son of Ruth Friends are invited to a Domenica Memorial Visitation from 10 Iacono a.m. until Mass time.

Yanus of Arrangements are under the Nanticoke direction of the Lehman Family and the late Funeral Service, Inc,. White Henry Edward Yanus.

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He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and Visit www. earned his Bachelor’s Degree LehmanFuneralHome.com for from King’s College. He was additional information. self-employed as a Certified In lieu of flowers, Memorial Public Accountant. contributions may be made to Mark was a member of St. St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen, Patrick’s Church, White Haven P.O. Box 1088, Wilkes-Barre, and the American, Pennsylvania PA 18703. and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants.

He enjoyed gardening and traveling with family and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his partners, John Cigna in 2000 and Graham Tynemouth in 2010.

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Obituaries BONNIE LYNN WEED Bonnie Lynn Weed, 75, of attending Messiah P.M. Church and most recently Beaumont Buck Township passed away Free Methodist Church. She peacefully enjoyed reading, watching at home reruns of the good old shows, surrounded shopping with June and most by family on December of all spending time with her 21, 2023. family.

Aunt Bonnie will be greatly The 1965 missed by her nieces and graduate of nephews, whom she loved James M. dearly. She had a warm heart, Coughlin witty personality and an eye for High School was born to the late Theodore and Heather B. Goobic fashion, especially dresses. To on January 26, 1948. have known Bonnie was truly a She was preceded in death by privilege. her husband Charles C. Weed of Memorial service will be Trucksville. held on Saturday, January 6, Surviving are her sister and at 2 p.m. at the Beaumont Free best friend June Jones, Harvey’s Methodist Community Church Lake; her son Robert Weed and in Buck Township, 380 Buck daughter Brenda Shaffer, Blvd. White Haven with Pastor both of Buck Township; and 7 Joe Gandia. Visitation will be grandchildren. held from 1:30 p.m. until time of After graduation service.

Bonnie obtained her beautician Arrangements are under the license from Empire Beauty direction of the Lehman Family School and then began Funeral Service, Inc. residential cleaning.

Bonnie was a strong Christian I have fought the good fight, I woman enjoying time spent have finished the race, I have with the Woman of Faith group, kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

ROBERT C. KLOTZ Robert “Bob” C. Klotz, age 83, before his retirement. In passed away unexpectedly on addition, he served six years in Saturday, the U.S. Army Reserves.

December His family will fondly 23, 2023 at remember him as a loving his home in husband, father, grandfather, Harrisburg. brother, and uncle who He was treasured his loved ones born August and the time they spent 21, 1940 in together. He enjoyed being Hazleton, in the outdoors, hunting and grew both small game and deer. up in the He also enjoyed collecting borough of and working on model White Haven. He was the son of trains and antique firearms. the late Carl M. and Gladys N. Additionally, in his retirement, (Williams) Klotz.

Bob volunteered to read for Bob graduated from MMI the blind at Vision Resources Preparatory School in of Central Pennsylvania.

Freeland in 1958 and received Bob was a member of a Bachelor of Science Degree the Masonic Fraternity and in Physics from Wilkes College belonged to the Perseverance and a Master’s Degree in Masonic Lodge #21 in Engineering Science from Harrisburg. He was also a Penn State University in member of the NRA and Harrisburg. belonged to several clubs He was employed as a including Central Penn Senior Development Engineer Antique Arms Association, at AMP Incorporated for Harrisburg Hunters and many years, and worked for Anglers, and the 5 Bridges the State of Pennsylvania Health and Fitness Club. at PennDOT as an engineer Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Carol; his son Bradley Klotz of Aberdeen, MD; daughter Carla McCambridge of Quakertown, and her husband Paul, and three granddaughters Jocelyn, Autumn, and Quinn. He is also survived by his sister Karlene The Journal-Herald costs $45 per year outside of Carbon and Luzerne Cook and many other dear family members.

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He is preceded in death by a Send the form below with your check, or call 570-215-0204 xt304 to order brother John. and pay with a credit card. Make check payable to: CANWIN In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mail to: 211 Main St., White Haven PA 18661 MMI Preparatory School, 154 Centre St., Freeland, PA 18224 or Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania, 1130 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104.

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Kidder Twp. Supers wrap up a good year

by Seth Isenberg Kidder Supervisors made quick work of the agenda on December 21, conditionally approving subdivisions for the Split Rock Country Club of three lots and one lot, as well as a lot line adjustment for two lots in Split Rock for the Tronzo family.

Supervisors were unanimous in approving two-year contract extensions for township manager Suzanne Brooks and chief of police Matthew Kuzma. Brooks reports that the township is actively interviewing for a township secretary/treasurer and for a township clerk.

Kuzma was pleased to recommend officer Michael Nikityuk for a full-time officer position. “[His] enthusiasm and work ethic are commendable. I am sure [he] will be a continuing asset to our department and the residents of Kidder Township,” wrote Kuzma in his recommendation.

The annual cost of living adjustment (3.4%) for 2024 was approved for eligible recipients.

The 2024 annual budget was approved. Taxes remain at 3.65 mils, 2 mils for the real estate fire tax split between the two fire companies, and 1.3 mils for ambulance and rescue. An earned income

tax of 1% is split between the township and school districts.

A 1% real estate transfer tax is also split between the township and school districts. There is a $52 local services tax. On mechanical amusement devices, there is a tax of $50 each. A 4% tax is applied on revenues from amusement activities, limited to 40% on golf.

The 2024 fee resolution setting fees for the year was tabled.

The general fund will be $1,593,000 — up $92,253 from 2023. The 2023 budget was adjusted to match expenses.

Bills of $145,497 were approved. ARRO Consulting engineers submitted invoices for $20,658 and $11,553. The Flying Locksmiths billed $10,960, and $9,862 went to the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Co. towards their new truck. For emergency services, a total of $7,071 was disbursed. County Waste GFC was paid $25,589 for trash collection.

A permit was approved for Big Boulder Ski Area to hold a fireworks display on January 27. A list of fireworks, D&M Fireworks LLC — a licensed fireworks company, a $500,000 certificate of insurance naming the township, a $300 check to the Lake Harmony VFD, a $25

check to the township, and a layout plan for spectators and parking was included.

Audience members spoke out against more warehouses in the township, and against the proposed solar farm. An anti-warehouse group may be forming.

Monthly Reports

Code Enforcement was out 77 times in October and 44 times in November about accumulation of trash; 3 times in October and 7 in November regarding unregistered motor vehicles; once each month regarding indoor appliances or furniture being outside; and regarding overflowing trash containers 65 times in October and 74 times in November — resolving all the complaints. Code Enforcement

Weatherly Continued from page 3

30% of the total budget, but the township has more people and more area to cover, so costs the fire company more. “Why don’t you guys feel you should pay half?” he asked.

Fire Chief Tom Breznitsky said they are currently seeking a FEMA grant for a new Jaws of Life, a piece of equipment used a lot in Packer Township because of accidents, but very seldom in town. He talked about the problems the fire service is

officers were out 29 times for home inspections, 115 times for complaints, and 23 times for tree permits over the two months.

Sewage enforcement officers issued a sewage permit after a test probe and perc test, and design reviews. A well permit was also issued. Regarding connecting to the sewer, two applications were received and two permits issued. One inspection was completed.

The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad was out 35 times for calls and 10 more times to run with fire calls. 29 calls were in Lake Harmony, five were in White Haven and one into Monroe County. Ambulances were on the road 1,892 miles.

Police responded to 253 calls.

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having everywhere, primarily because of the lack of younger volunteers. “All this squabbling back and forth is hurting morale,” he said.

The Mayor asked if they would be getting back together. In response, Selert said the Packer Township supervisors had held a special meeting, at which they authorized the solicitor to draw up papers to sue Weatherly Borough to compel them to enforce the current contract until negotiations are complete.

“I just hope something gets done before someone gets hurt,” Hadzick said.

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Seth’s Sightings It’s nice to see more evening daylight as we put the winter solstice behind us.

Thank you to all who have kept their Christmas lights on during these dark evenings.

Consider keeping them up through Valentine’s Day, maybe as far as St. Patrick’s Day, as by then the evenings will be lit by sunsets approaching 7 p.m.

Orthodox Christmas is January 7 — so Merry Christmas to all who celebrate… we celebrate with you.

January 6 is the opening day for the PA Farm Show. Ruth and I are looking to go for the afternoon and evening to see our favorite displays and make new favorites, see some shows like the PA Youth Rodeo, and try out PA foods old and new.

Admission to the Farm Show is free. Parking around the building in official lots including the park and ride lot is $15.

The local Penguins lost two of three this past weekend but

are playing better. Next up for the guys are the first home game vs. the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on the 6th, and a match vs. the Wolfpack Sunday afternoon the 7th. A road trip follows which brings the locals back home on Wednesdays the 17th and 24th, and Sunday the 21st. Kids are free with a paying ticket on Sundays.

Our Penn State U. Nittany Lions came home losers in the Peach Bowl 25 to 38. It was another loss versus a top ranking opponent, Ole Miss. — ranked 11 to PSU’s 10.

Things could have been worse, Ohio State managed just three points versus Missouri, 3 to 14.

U of Maryland came up big in the Music City Bowl 31-13 versus Auburn. With Michigan’s win in the Rose Bowl, the BIG10 will have done pretty well for itself in bowl games. Bowl money is shared with all the BIG10 programs in support of their athletic programs in all sports.

by Seth Isenberg

For the college championship, I am for Michigan.

In basketball, the UConn Lady Huskies are moving up in the power rankings. They climbed to #8 as of the writing of this column. With good health, they will again make a run deep into the NCAAs. There’s a possibility for a snowstorm or two these next two weeks. I have shovels at the ready at our office and at home.

Until those come and the snow stays around, I am picking up some remaining leaves where winter winds have blown them.

Skiers endured a warm week between the holidays. Somehow the ski areas put a good product out for them. Thankfully, cooler temperatures have made snowmaking possible, rebuilding the base and even adding acreage. Congratulations to Trent Poole of Vail who was promoted from GM of JFBB ski areas in Lake Harmony to run Hunter Mountain in the

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Tony Santora is the new GM, promoted from Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Missouri… welcome Tony.

To all my readers … shovels ready and good health to you all.

Kidder

Continued from page 6 Of note, truck inspections are underway, and police wrote 27 equipment violations on Route 940 and another on Route 903, plus 12 license violations. Six speeding tickets and 4 moving violations were written. 27 Warnings were given — 10 on Route 903, 12 in Lake Harmony and 5 along Route 940. 7 STOP sign tickets were written. There were 5 crashes, 12 false alarms, 11 trespassing, a burglary, 10 disturbing the peace, 5 medical emergencies, 4 mental health, 3 thefts and a fraud, a domestic, a DOA, 2 harassments, 2 missing persons, 7 traffic related, 4 traffic assists, 2 disabled vehicles. 61 traffic summons, 18 parking problems and 8 other trafficrelated, 3 warrants and 2 welfare checks. Kidder Police’s four vehicles patrolled a total of 5,319 miles in November.

The Zoning Hearing Board met earlier in December about a shed on a lot that had only boat docks. A shed is not permitted on a lot without a primary structure. The lot owners applied for a variance.

The zoning officer suggested that they build a house on the property. Negotiations between attorneys for the owners and the ZHB worked out a plan to get a survey and apply for permits to build a house. The matter will be continued to April’s ZHB meeting.

In other reports, there were many wishes of Merry Christmas.

Kidder supervisors reorganized January 2 and will hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 23.

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Readers have noticed that our annual Christmas and New Year greeting issues just didn’t happen this year. We were too busy learning about our new printer, and enjoying a wealth of holiday pictures, to make time to create holiday ads. But we’re so excited about the capabilities of our printer, and wanted to show it off right. So this year, we’re featuring New Year—New Look greetings through January. Look for more in upcoming issues. If you’d like to make sure your business is included, call Seth at 570-215-0204, extension 1.

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ALA meets Monday The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will hold their first meeting of 2024 on Monday, January 8, at the post home starting at 6 p.m. All members are asked to bring their calendars for upcoming dates for the year 2024.

Scholastic Sports Schedule WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 Girls’ Basketball Pittston Area at Crestwood Boys’ Wrestling Crestwood at Hazleton Area THURSDAY, JAN. 4 Boys’ Basketball Crestwood at Pittston Area Weatherly Area at Nativity

The Weatherly Area School District held a Toys for Tots drive spearheaded by Amy Sweeney and Sarah Hamm.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 6 Boys’ Wrestling Crestwood at WVC Tournament, Wilkes-Barre Area H.S. MONDAY, JAN. 8 Boys’ Basketball Shenandoah Valley at Weatherly Area Girls’ Basketball Crestwood at Hazleton Area Jr. High Girls’ Basketball Weatherly Area at Schuylkill Haven TUESDAY, JAN. 9 Boys’ Basketball Hazleton Area at Crestwood Girls’ Basketball Weatherly Area at Shenandoah Valley Jr. High Boys’ Basketball Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area

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Carbon County property transfers through Dec. 24 Beaver Meadows

George Cannarozzo to Melissa Cannarozzo, Holmdel, New Jersey, property at 50-52 Swamp Road, $1.

Paul L. Kuntz to Shawn D. Kuntz, 131 Dean St., P.O. Box 99, Beaver Meadows, property at 131 Dean St., $1.

Margaret S. Bobish to Samler Property Management, LLC, Drums, property at 2-74 Berwick St., $90,000.

East Side Borough

Allan Hollrigl to Mervin Lee Miller, Stevens, property on Rt. 512, $17,500.

Kidder Township

Anthony Michael Constanzo to Anthony Krystopa, 43 Midway, Lake Harmony, $360,000.

Donald R. Blew to George W. Swartz II, Hanover, House No. 259, Snow Ridge, Section B-2, $460,000.

Richard B. Wunderlich to Judson Edwards, Westville, New Jersey, Lot 55A, Pocono Mountain Lake, $7,000.

Raymond Bruce Kulp to Cell Nation Property 9, LLC, Dix Hills, New York, property at 46 Split Rock Road, lake Harmony, $255,000.

Jesse E, Carpenter to Jason S. Santana, Queens, New York, property at 61 Midlake Drive, Unit 202, Lake Harmony, $380,000.

Connie Lee Haymaker to Robert Marcozzi, Plymouth Meeting, Lot 322, Section C, Mills Drive, Holiday Poconos, $8,000.

Theresa H. Roberts to Edward Ratka, Gwynedd V alley, Lot 609, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $2,500.

Alfred M. Kotsch to Deborah Dowd Audett, 3171 Route 115, Suite 101, Effort, Lot 304, Section A, $100,000.

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company to intuitive Investments, LLC, Ambler,

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Troby, LLC, to David P. Ash, Thornton, parcel No. 33A-21-D55, $400,000.

Ariel Friedman to Santiago 1, LLC, Maspeth, New York, property at 137 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $218,000.

Robert L. Kibler II to Eleanor S. Duncan, 16 Whitetail Lane, P.O. Box 319, Albrightsville, property at 16 Whitetail Lane, $168,000.

Joseph Battavio to Sharon Maroldi, Parsippany, New Jersey, property at 29 Midlake Drive, Lake Harmony, $370,000.

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Packer Township

Jason Maday to Jason Maday, 148 Ochre Mill Road, Weatherly, two transactions, 6.785 acres and 2 acres, both in Maday Minor Subdivision $1 each.

Michael John Kurtz to Jordan Michael Kurtz, 435 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, property at 435 Hudson Drive, $1.

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G. Robert Sotack to G. Robert Sotack, 369 Sotack Lane, Weatherly, property at 369 Sotack Lane, $1.

PA Trees, LLC, to Clinton H. Coombs, 917 Buck Mountain

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50th reunion planning starting

W.H.S. class of 1974 will hold a 50th year class reunion planning committee meeting on Tuesday, January 16, at the American Legion Post 360 building starting at 7 p.m. Any class members interested in helping are asked to attend this important meeting. If any class members are interested in helping with the planning of the 50th class reunion and are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Georgia Farrow at 570-427-4527 or 570-436-8249.

Members of Unit 360 treated the winners of their “Warm Tootsies Contest” in the Weatherly Area School District to an in-school pizza party on December 6. The party included pizza, a drink, cookies and an ice cream sandwich treat. John McGee’s 6th grade homeroom was the winner of the contest. They brought in 130 pairs of socks. Overall the students in the elementary/middle schools brought in 937 pairs of socks. The socks will be distributed to veterans in our local VA, assisted living center and nursing home. They will also be distributed to Valor House for their Stand Downs for homeless veterans and to the Auxiliary Department President’s project to collect and distribute socks to veterans in all the VAs in Pennsylvania.

WASB meets next week The Weatherly Area School District Board of Directors will hold a Caucus Meeting on Wednesday, January 10, and a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 17, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School LGI Room.

The meetings are usually the first and second Wednesday of each month. Only the January meetings are the second and third Wednesday because of the return timing from winter break.

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Journal-Herald Sports Crestwood Boys Basketball Roundup

Comets claim McGrane title, Atherton’s 500th win

In 30 years, his teams have won eight Wyoming Valley Conference titles, seven District 2 championships, and have been one of the most stable programs in the region. Primarily, they’ve done it with defense. It was only fitting that Crestwood earned Mark Atherton’s 500th coaching win with the grit and determination linked to the last three decades of Comet teams.

Last Thursday night in Wilkes-Barre, in front of family and friends, Atherton got another defensive gem out of his team, as the Comets handcuffed Holy Redeemer for a 42-34 victory — the milestone 500th for Atherton at Crestwood. The win gave the Comets the 57th CYC McGrane Holiday Tournament title and avenged a loss to the Royals in last year’s title game.

However, it was bittersweet as Atherton’s son Mark is a starting senior guard with the Royals.

Crestwood’s Ayden Agapito celebrated his birthday with 11 points and 10 rebounds — including two huge offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter — and teammate Matt Sklarosky added 11 points for the Comets (6-2). Agapito was named tournament MVP.

Holy Redeemer led 23-21 at intermission but went cold in the third quarter, making just 1-of-13 shots. Meanwhile, Crestwood was busy cleaning up on the glass, outrebounding the Royals while amping up the defensive pressure in the second half. With the Comets clinging to a six-point lead, Agapito scored on putbacks on back-to-back possessions late in the fourth quarter to stretch the lead to 40-30 and put the game on ice. The Comets finished with a 34-20 rebounding advantage.

Afterward, Atherton was quick to remember his family, assistant coaches and all the players who helped in reaching the milestone 500th win. His father Jim, who passed away in 2010, is considered the dean of local basketball coaches with 651 victories, many coming at Luzerne County Community College.

“It’s the players and the coaches I’ve been with that have helped get me to the 500 wins,” Atherton told media members.

“And I got to give it to my family because my wife has made a lot of sacrifices, and my children, also. My mom and dad deserve credit as well. My dad taught me

everything. Although he’s not here with us to enjoy it, I hope he’s looking down and sees it.”

George Sabatini finished with a double-double for the Royals with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Eleven of those points came in the opening half.

CRESTWOOD (42) — Sechleer 2 0-0 5, Czapla 1 0-0 2, Johnson 2 2-4 7, Sklarosky 4 3-6 11, Wright 1 3-10 6, Jennings 0 0-0 0, Barna 0 0-0 0, Agapito 4 2-3 11. Totals 14 10-23 42.

HOLY REDEEMER (34) — Quaglia 1 2-2 4, Atherton 2 0-0 4, Sekol 0 0-0 0, Sabatini 4 5-5 13, Lacari 0 0-0 0, Hurst 1 0-0 3, Sock 2 2-2 8, Dabaskas 0 0-2 0, Popson 0 2-2 2, Wasiakowski 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 11-13 34.

Crestwood............ 18 14 14 14 — 60 Holy Redeemer.....12 10 9 14 — 45 3-pointers: Sechleer, Johnson, Wright, Agapito, Sock 2, Hurst

Crestwood 61, Lake-Lehman 30 - In the semifinal round, the Comets allowed just 10 field goals to hammer out an easy victory over winless Lake-Lehman (0-9).

Derek Johnson, Matt Sklarosky and Chaz Wright all scored nine points and Ayden Agapito and Cameron Scotti added eight apiece to pace the Comets’ balanced offensive attack.

CRESTWOOD (61) — Sechleer 1 1-2 3, Czapla 0 0-0 0, Johnson 4 0-0 9, Sklarosky 4 1-1 9, Wright 3 3-7 9, Jennings 1 2-4 4, Barna 3 0-0 6, Feisel 0 0-0 0, Agapito 4 0-0 8, Biscotti 0 0-0 0, Nulton 0 0-0 0, Scotti 3 1-2 8, Canela 1 0-0 3, Grevera 1 0-0 2, Rodgers 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 8-16 61.

LAKE-LEHMAN (30) — Evans 2 0-1 5, A.

Smith 2 2-2 7, Palka 2 0-2 6, Cronin 0 0-0 0, S. Smith 3 2-4 9, P. Smith 0 0-0 0, Egbert 0 0-0 0, Sparatio 1 0-0 3, Shook 0 0-0 0, Magnotta 0 0-0 0, L. Smith 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 4-7 30.

Crestwood........14 19 20 8 — 61 Lake-Lehman.....5 9 2 14 — 30 3-pointers: Johnson, Scotti, Canela, Palka 2, Evans, A. Smith, S. Smith, Sparatio

Loyalsock Twp. 48, Crestwood 44 - On Saturday, Jaylen Andrews scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to spark the Lancers’ comeback win over visiting Crestwood in a nonleague game.

Loyalsock trailed 35-32 entering the final period, but Andrews knocked down five baskets - including a pair of triples - down the stretch to lead his team’s 16-9 advantage.

Gage Patterson matched Andrews with 14 points and Isiah Jennings added 10 for the winners.

Ryan Sechleer topped the Comets (6-3) with nine points.

Derek Johnson and Chaz Wright followed with eight apiece.

CRESTWOOD (44) — Sechleer 4 0-0 9, Czapla 2 0-0 6, Johnson 3 0-0 8, Sklarosky 3 0-1 6, Wright 3 2-7 8, Jennings 0 0-0 0, Agapito 2 1-2 5. Totals 17 5-12 44.

LOYALSOCK TWP. (48) — Andrews 5 2-4 14, Patterson 6 2-3 14, Nagy 1 2-4 4, Emery 0 0-0 0, Jennings 4 0-0 10, Banman 2 2-5 6. Totals 18 8-16 48.

Crestwood..................... 6 14 15 9 — 44 Loyalsock Twp..............13 7 12 16 — 48 3-pointers: Czapla 2, Johnson 2, Sechleer, Andrews, Jennings 2

Sunday, January 7

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Locals fare well in Back Mountain 5K The third annual Back Mountain Trail 5K, held on New Year’s Eve Sunday, drew nearly 800 area runners and walkers, more than double the 300 who turned out for the first event in 2021. Runners took off from near the start of the Back Mountain Trail and headed into downtown Luzerne before turning back to the trail, finishing the run with an outand-back course on the trail.

Several local cross country runners not only competed, but fared well in the run portion of the event. Crestwood High School’s Mason Staude, 15, placed second overall in a time of 17:50, just four seconds behind 17-year-old race winner Daniel Danilovitz (17:44).

Weatherly Area High School’s Raymond Montz, 15, was 32nd overall in the men’s division with a time of 24:05.

Crestwood High School’s Kozich sisters all finished inside

the women’s top-35. Katie Kozich (25:21) was 25th, Maggie Kozich (25:52) was 34th and Ellie Kozich (25:52) was 35th.

Marina Martino, 32, was the top overall female finisher in 19:42.

Proceeds from the event benefit area nonprofits, including the Back Mountain Trail, the North Branch Land Trust, Verve Vertu, Riverfront Parks, Kunkle Fire and Ambulance, Dallas Fire and

Rescue, Trucksville Fire and Rescue, Luzerne Borough Fire and Ambulance, Back Mountain Fire and EMS, the Dallas Rotary, the Dallas Kiwanis, Food Dignity and the Wyoming Valley Striders Scholarship fund.

Weatherly Area Girls’ Basketball

Lady Wreckers fall to unbeaten Hurricanes The early-season schedule hasn’t been a favorable one for the Weatherly Area girls, who had another tall order last week when unbeaten Schuylkill Haven came to town for a non-league meeting. And while the Lady Wreckers hung tough, and led 7-6 after one quarter, the Hurricanes eventually wore them down in a 50-22 victory.

Alea Porter scored a

team-high 11 points for Schuylkill Haven (9-0), which outscored the Lady Wreckers 18-3 in the second quarter for a 24-10 halftime lead that ballooned from there.

Audrey Hutchinson added nine points for the unbeaten Hurricanes.

Bethany Houser netted a game-high 12 points for Weatherly (1-6).

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (50) — Dress 0 0-0 0, Feger 1 1-2 3, Porter 4 2-7 11, Runkle 2 0-0 5, Hutchinson 3 3-3 9, Schaeffer 3 0-0 6, Goehring 0 0-0 0, McDonald 0 0-0 0, Siket 1 1-2 3, Haag 1 0-0 2, Ulsh 1 2-4 4, Terefencko 2 0-0 4, Brown 1 0-0 3. Totals 19 9-19 50.

WEATHERLY AREA (22) — Gaydoscik 0 3-4 3, Houser 4 4-6 12, Davidovich 1 0-0 2, Reiner 0 4-8 4, Weston 0 1-2 1, Pugh 0 0-0 0, Russell 0 0-0 0, Gordick 0 0-0 0. Totals 5 12-21 22.

Schuylkill Haven.....6 18 10 16 — 50 Weatherly Area.......7 3 6 6 — 22 3-pointers: Porter, Runkle, Brown

Only intradivision games on tap in NFL Week 18

by Joe Platania Here are my top five games of the week.

Baltimore 26, Pittsburgh 17 (Saturday afternoon) – Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, with 160 regular-season wins under his belt, has a fine line to walk here: rest or rust? Rest has turned into rust for this team in the past, as first-round playoff byes haven’t quite worked out.

I think Harbaugh will straddle the line this time, playing starters for a half as if it were a preseason game. That will keep his players sharp, and home fans desperately want a win over the Steelers … under any circumstances. By all rights, the Ravens should have won the earlier meeting in Pittsburgh, but eight dropped passes– including three that would have gone for touchdowns–doomed them. That said, the Steelers have put together yet another winning season (their 20th straight, second-longest streak ever) and are coming off a season-best 468-yard effort in Seattle. It should be a good game, and even though I don’t

pay much attention to the spread, I see that Vegas likes the Steelers (-4.5 as of Tuesday).

Cincinnati 30, Cleveland 16 – The so-called “Battle of Ohio” is a very big deal to the two fan bases there, and with Cincinnati at home, they’d like to leave a marker for next year by throwing a monkey wrench at the playoff-bound Browns. Sure, Joe Flacco has resurrected Cleveland’s hopes with 13 touchdown passes, but he has also thrown eight interceptions in five games as a starter. He has been good but not perfect. Plus, Cleveland’s defense has been awful on the road. (Keep that in mind for the playoffs.)

Buffalo 34, Miami 24 (Sunday night) – Two of the Dolphins’ most potent offensive weapons, Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle, were hurt in Baltimore last week. Then, Tua Tagovailoa and Bradley Chubb followed them off the field. The Ravens’ adjustments to the Dolphins’ speed made the difference. After the game’s first drive, the Dolphins did next to nothing against the Ravens’ defense. But for Buffalo,

this challenge this week is the defense it will put on the field in Miami. The Bills’ D has suffered key injuries and doesn’t have Baltimore’s depth. But I believe the Bills will adjust, largely because there’s much at stake.

Even after Buffalo’s topsy-turvy year, this team can win the AFC East and make the playoffs.

New York Giants 24, Philadelphia 20 – I’ve been in denial for the past month, believing that the Eagles — losers of four of five since a 10-1 start — would always find a way to pull out games, especially against inferior opposition. But losing? At home? To the Cardinals? That does it, so I won’t even take the stumbling Birds against another inferior opponent, the Giants — even with much at stake for Philadelphia and also for a division that hasn’t had a repeat champion in 20 years.

The Giants gave their partisans a supreme effort in last week’s loss to the Rams, and I expect that effort to continue this week.

San Francisco 42, Los Angeles Rams 38 – There’s a bit of a civil war between these differently

situated Californians, even when the game doesn’t have much on the line. The 49ers have locked up the top NFC playoff seed, and the Rams (to the surprise of some) have locked down a playoff berth.

Still, this game will be telling.

The Niners are eager to get the bad taste of that Baltimoretrashing out of their mouths, and the Rams need to show that they can perform on special teams, which has recently been an Achilles’ heel. _________ NFL awardwinning beat writer Joe Platania has been covering Baltimore’s pro football teams (the Colts, then the Ravens) for 40+ years. Each week during the season, he scans the league and makes his picks, sharing them with readers at The Sports Column.

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Journal-Herald Sports Weatherly Area Boys Basketball

Young Wreckers win first under Medico After letting one get away a night earlier, the Weatherly Area boys learned a valuable lesson and regrouped to defeat host Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech in the consolation game of the Rams’ holiday tournament last week in Bloomsburg.

In doing so, the Wreckers gave first-year head coach Luke Medico his first victory at his alma mater, and more importantly, ended the team’s season-long slide that had stretched seven games.

After coming up short in a 58-53 semifinal loss to Bucktail on Wednesday, the Wreckers (1-7) jumped on

Weatherly Area Basketball Coach Luke Medico

host CMVT in the consey, using a 23-5 first quarter as a springboard to a 75-38 runaway win.

Ian McKeegan pumped in a game-high 20 points, Corbin Wagner followed with 18, and the backcourt duo combined for 17 first-quarter points to set the tone against CMVT. Niko Saldukas (10 points), Matt Adler (8) and Austyn Lamonica (8) also had solid scoring nights in a balanced first win.

Tyson Brown and Curtis Morgan paced the Rams with 10 and nine points, respectively.

The Wreckers dive into their Schuylkill League Division III schedule at Nativity on Thursday of this week and visit non-league foe Panther Valley on Friday.

They finally return to their home court for a D-III matchup with Shenandoah Valley on Jan. 8.

WEATHERLY AREA (75) - Adler 3 0-0 8, Davis 0 0-0 0, Ortiz 1 0-0 3, Stauffer 0 0-0 0, Donish 0 0-0 0, McKeegan 9 2-4 20, Saldukas 2 5-8 10, Wagner 6 4-7 18, Lamonica 3 1-2 8, T. Hinkle 3 0-0 6, S. Williams 0 0-0 0, Lare 1 0-0 2, Montz 0 0-0 0. Totals: 28 12-21 75.

CMVT (38) - Morgan 4 1-2 9, Strish 0 1-2 1, Mitzel 0 3-4 3, Yurcho 1 0-0 2, An. Molick 0 0-0 0, Au. Molick 2 0-0 4, Domko 0 0-0 0, T. Brown 3 3-9 10, Makar 0 0-0 0, B. Brown 3 1-1 7, Gannon 1 0-2 2. Totals: 14 9-21 38.

Weatherly Area.....23 10 26 16 - 75 CMVT..................... 5 15 7 11 - 38 3-pointers: Wagner 2, Adler 2, Ortiz, Saldukas, Lamonica. T. Brown.

Bucktail 58, Weatherly Area 53 - The Wreckers and Bucks were tied at 38-all going to the fourth quarter, but it was Bucktail that

got the hot hand in that final period. Brody Pentz scored a game-high 30 points, and Braylon Fantaski exploded for 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter as Bucktail outscored Weatherly 20-15 to salt away the five-point win.

Fantaski and Pentz combined for 46 of their team’s 58 points.

No other player had more than four points.

For the Wreckers, Niko Saldukas hit for 14 points, Austyn Lamonica tallied 11, and Ian McKeegan had 10. Corbin Wagner pitched in with nine, all in the second half.

BUCKTAIL (58) - Pentz 13 4-10 30, W. Steele 2 0-0 4, Mason 1 0-0 2, Fantaski 4 6-8 16, Green 2 0-2 4, Whipp 0 0-0 0, Shearer 1 0-0 2, Pick 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 10-20 58.

WEATHERLY AREA (53) - Ortiz 1 0-0 2, Stauffer 2 1-4 5, Donish 1 0-0 2, McKeegan 4 0-1 10, Saldukas 6 1-1 14, Wagner 3 1-2 9, Lamonica 5 1-2 11. Totals: 22 4-10 53.

Bucktail.................16 12 10 20 - 58 Weatherly Area..... 10 11 17 15 - 53 3-pointers: Fantaski 2. Wagner 2, McKeegan, Saldukas, Lamonica.

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