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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 • Volume 41 – No. 26 ©2021, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

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Foster contract means 24/7 police protection for White Haven

by Ruth Isenberg

$105,000 per year. Court time will be billed extra. Foster will An agreement to provide keep fines and penalties police protection to Fosaccrued, but half of the ter Township will result in non-traffic amount will be round-the-clock protection for placed in an escrow accout to residents of White Haven Bor- purchase police equipment. ough, Police Chief Tom Szoke Foster will also assist in told White Haven Borough applying for grants for police council at the January 25 equipment and vehicles. meeting. Because the borough Council member Harvey will hire three additional offi- Morrison asked a series of cers in order to cover the new questions during the public territory, an officer will be on hearing regarding the interduty at all times, and two ofgovernmental agreement at ficers will be available during the start of the meeting. He some periods. asked why the monthly payThe agreement calls for 60 ment from Foster Township hours of coverage per week in will be made by the end of A LIGHT DUSTING OF SNOW decorated Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park Foster Township, at a cost of See WH POLICE, page 11 over the weekend.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

Weatherly Area School Board passes new rules

by Seth Isenberg A new board attendance policy for members was approved by majority vote at the Weatherly Area School Board meeting held January 20. On the same meeting as members were recognized for their years of service as part of School Board Recognition Month — with Gerry Grega

getting a certificate for his 28 years on the board, a 7-1 vote added rules and restrictions perceived to be aimed at him.

Grega himself was part of the Zoom meeting’s audience, unable to vote. The lone opposing member on the vote to adopt this policy change was Tom Connors, Jr. The board tried to approve this policy change last week,

but did not have the majority of votes needed to put it into effect.

The new language applies to members who miss more than two executive sessions in a row, or multiple committee meetings. The policy cuts off the member from getting additional e-mailed school director materials until they meet with the superintendent

or board officer to get the information on meeting they missed. That way the member can be brought up to speed with the rest of the board.

Connors explained his objection, that the member not getting e-mails puts them further out of touch. He has pointed out that there have been lots of executive sessions.

The board has previously limited members from attending meetings virtually, allowing two in a year. That policy has since been changed. Grega has not been attending board meetings in person because of an illness. He has phoned in See WASB, page 10

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From the Archives From The Weatherly Herald January 21, 1971 James P. Faust and Cletus Milan, Publishers The photo on the front page of this issue is of Mrs. Stanley Newhart of Kline Street, with her collection of musical boxes from all over the world. She has been collecting these for over 30 years.

Conrad Pfeiffer is the newly elected president of the Weatherly Knee-Hi Football Association. He takes over from William Rowett, who had been president of the

organization since it was formed. A committee will be gathered to represent the Weatherly association at a meeting in White Haven to form a Knee-Hi league with Jim Thorpe, Mountaintop and White Haven.

Fire marshals from Troop N in Hazleton are working with Citizens Fire Co. to determine the cause of the barn fire in RD1. The fire appears to be the work of arsonists. Men from Citizens Fire Co. were successful in preventing the blaze from spreading to a nearby shed,

Editorial Train Station proposal gets social media buzz

by Seth Isenberg

borough, it would be best to be in someone else’s hands, Weatherly Borough counand better still, generating cil’s opening of a search for taxes and employing locals. entrepreneurs who may be Whether that comes to pass interested in buying its histor- will be learned when bids ic train station has spurred a come in and are opened at robust conversation on social the February regular borough media. After last week’s article council meeting. If there are about the proposal, a local no bids, or only ones too low Facebook page filled with to accept, then other ideas can comments coming from all be welcomed. sides of the issue, mostly There is some confusion critical of the idea. about a group that was lookCouncil voted to invite bids ing at rescuing at least part of for the property, on the condi- the old Lehigh Valley tion that the building is kept Railroad Shops walls inside up in the style of the historic the Trainworks property. old train station that it once There was a meeting, and talk was. That way, Weatherly of the pursuit of grants — but, history is preserved. according to borough offiRight now, the building is cials, nothing in writing was costing borough taxpayers provided. Nor was any menabout $900 a month in insur- tion made at that time of the ances, maintenance and other borough buildings on heating. The thinking is that, the site, the Weatherly Area since the property has noCommunity Museum’s buildplanned future use for the ing or the shops building on

the Black Creek — dubbed Makuch Hall by the Weatherly Rotary.

There is an environmental cleanup underway at the Trainworks property which would directly conflict with any ideas for preservation of the old Shops walls. Getting the contamination gone is a higher priority than keeping the walls, and will mean the property can be reused for recreation much sooner.

Plans are to make the site the trailhead for a trail to the Lehigh Gorge, connecting Weatherly to the Lehigh Gorge State Park.

The old borough building, on the opposite side of the railroad tracks from the Trainworks, had attracted only one suitor in 2020, the Weatherly Area Community Museum.

Their interest was to have another building in which to display their collection — one

with running water and restrooms.

A couple of other points are important. First, the borough will be adding another building to its mix when the former ambulance garage clears the legal matters surrounding it. The borough is also at the start of building a new secure garage for the police department, which will tie up most of its extra money, with the rest going toward a new fire truck.

Unrelated to this project, there is already a major historic restoration and fundraising campaign underway to save the Eurana Schwab school. The former Weatherly High School needs a new roof and funds have not been fully pledged in a campaign that has been ongoing for a few years. Keeping a building just because it is historic requires deep pockets.

and to the home on the property.

White Haven Lions Club member Fred Kresge gave an enthusiastic presentation about hunting in Alaska as a program for the Weatherly Lions at their meeting last week.

Astro Manufacturing is seeking sewing machine operators. They are the new tenants in the former Star Part Building. Apply in person.

The WHS Wrecker basketball teams lost varsity matchups to MMI at home, and Marian at their gym. The junior varsity also lost to MMI. The junior high game versus Hazle Junior High was a 36 to 66 defeat. The junior high JVs beat the Hazle team 52-49 in a “thriller.” The JH JVs also lost a game versus Rock Glen on Monday, 51-22.

From The Sidelines,

by Don Garber With an open date next week for the Wreckers, faculty manager Bill Rowett booked an exhibition game for the team at Benton on the 29th.

March 27 will be the annual Booster – Teacher benefit basketball game. Booster members will be selling tickets.

Last year, the teachers won this contest, so the boosters will be out for a win this year.

Rick Van Horn of the Bloomsburg State track team ran the second leg of a twomile relay at an 18 team meet held in Convention Hall in Philadelphia last Tuesday.

Their time of 8:31 broke the old school record, shaving two seconds off that.

Nearly 2.5 million trout will See ARCHIVES, page 11

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received until February 17, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. in the Office of the Borough Secretary, Weatherly Borough Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 and publicly opened and read at the Weatherly Borough Council Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 61 West Main Street; Weatherly, Pennsylvania for the following.

Furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary with the application of approximately 6,215 square yards more or less, Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing Course, PG 64-22, <0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L, 180 lb./sy and a leveling course 9.5 mm 90 lb./SY as directed.

As well as tack coat and sealer in all areas and curb line road milling at intersections, driveways and around manholes/water valves.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Borough Hall at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, all interested bidders should attend. This is not a mandatory meeting however this is the only field view to be conducted by the Municipality and only questions presented at this meeting will be addressed prior to award unless the Municipality feels addi-

tional items or explanations need to be presented. After the pre-bid meeting these will be in the form of a written notice to all bidders.

For further information contact Arthur Michael at 570-427-4221, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Detailed specifications may be obtained from the Office of the Borough Secretary at the address listed above, Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Borough of Weatherly.

Bids must be clearly marked “Sealed Bids - Road Repairs”.

Materials and application shall meet specification of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pub. 408). The supplier must also furnish a Form TR-465 “Daily Bituminous Mixture Certification” No bids may be withdrawn from sixty (60) days after the schedule closing for receipt of bids.

Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the Borough of Weatherly.

The Borough of Weatherly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all parts of bids and to waive informalities in any bid for the best interest of the Borough of Weatherly.

BOROUGH MANAGER Harold J. Pudliner Jr.

Atty. Cindy Yurchak

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE The Borough of Weatherly is desirous of selling the former Borough Hall of the Borough of Weatherly located at 10 Wilbur Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Sealed bids will be accepted until February 17, 2021 at 11:55 a.m. at the Borough Office located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, Pa. 18255. Bids will be opened and read at the regular Borough Council meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021 at 12:00 noon held at the Borough Offices.

The property located at 10 Wilbur Street is more fully described at Tax Parcel No. 102Al-58-C27 .01 and more fully described in a deed dated May 8, 1973 filed in Carbon County Deed Book Volume 338, Page 523. The Borough will reserve an easement in favor of the Borough and the public for all of Wilbur Street, the public utilities, and the parking spaces.

The Borough will also reserve an architectural or facade easement to preserve the appearance of the building.

Proposal forms, instructions and other contract documents may be obtained at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building at the aforementioned address. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of not less than 10% of the total bid amount, payable to Weatherly Borough. Interested Buyers wishing to inspect the property should contact the Borough Manager.

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technical defects or informalities in bids received, and to accept any bid they may deem to be for in the best interest of the Borough.

Harold Pudliner, Jr., Borough Manager Weatherly Borough 61 West Main Street Weatherly, Pa 18255 2/4

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Few changes for Lehigh Township

by Ruth Isenberg

Alex Schipin was anmed to the Planning Commision for During the Lehigh Towna three-year term. There are ship Supervisors’ reorganistill two vacant positions on zation meeting on January 4, the board. Supevisors dismost positions remained the cussed reducing the number same. Larry Skinner continues of members from nine to five; as chairman, with Leonard the solicitor will be consulted.

Weston Jr. as viec-chairman.

Cynthia Yurchak was named Carol Lenahan will continue solicitor for the Planning as secretary/treasurer, and Commission, at a rate of $65 James Nanovic will remain per hour. Christine Hoffman solicitor, at a rate of $135 per was appointed secretary. hour.

David McDonald was Weston will also serve as appointed to a three-year roadmaster, and all three position on the zoning hearsupervisors will be working ing board. The position of supervisors. alternate was tabled. Robert A new appointment was Yurchak was named solicitor, Larissa Weston, who was at a rate of $100 per hour. named to a vacant auditor’s Christine Hoffman was named position. Her term will expire secretary.

December 31, 2021.

Serving on the ag security Robert Selert continues as board are Evan Gregory, Brian zoning/code enforcement offi- Dolinsky, Wayne Wagner and cer, with Carbon Engineering Skinner. as assistant zoning officer.

Meetings will contnue to William Brior of Brior be held at 1 p.m. on the first Environmental is sewage enMonday of the month, unless forcement officer, with Robert it is a holiday, or in case of Fugate, also of Brior Environ- inclement weather, when the mental, as alternate. meeting will be held the folDavid Fairchild was named lowing day. vacancy board chairman, and During the regular meeting Charles Puzzetti III is emerwhich followed the reorganigency management coordization, supervisors extended nator. Lenahan will serve as the declaration of emergency open records officer. until July 5.

Lenahan will serve as tax The L&L Fire Company recollection committee delegate, sponded to four calls during Dewith Skinner as alternate. cember, 2 in Lehigh Township, Berkheimer Associates is Act 1 in Lausanne Township, 1 in 511 tax collector.

Tamaqua and 2 in Weatherly.

Skinner will also serve as Supervisors issued a refund COG delegate, with Weston as of $500 to Cathy Ochs for a alternate. zoning hearing board fee subCarbon Engineering will mitted in December; it was decontinue as engineering contermined that a hearing was not sultant. required for the construction of Westor was appointed solid a garage on her property. waste advisory committee The next meeting is Monmember. day, February 1, at 1 p.m.

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Obituaries

JUDITH YEAGER Judith Yeager, of Pittston, she was preceded in death by formerly of White Haven, died her sister, Joyce Christman. on Sunday, Judy is survived by her January sister, Marguerite Getz and MARGARET MAY KISTLER ELIZABETH TOMASKO 24, 2021, at her husband, Robert A. Getz Life is precious. Mothers pastor’s wife throughout the Elizabeth (Betty Kathryn) home.

Sr. of White Haven; brother are a gift. Grandmothers are state before ultimately settling Tomasko passed away on Born in in law, James Christman Sr. a blessing. in Hazleton. She worked as a January 19, 2021. Born in Hazleton, of White Haven; nephews, Great-grand- nurse’s aide at Lutheran WelBinghamton, New York on she was the James (Laurie) Christman, mothers are fare Services and was a devoted December 11, 1929, she was daughter Jr., Kenneth Christman, Paul a gift from member of the Christ Lutheran the daughter off the late Rev. of the late (Gina) Christman, Robert God. Marga- Church of Hazleton. Margaret Irving J. Shafer and Mary K. Henry W. and Margaret T. (Laura) Getz Jr.; niece, ret “Nana” was a great wife and mother Miller Shafer.

May Kistler, who enjoyed cooking, baking, Betty attended schools in El- Koch Yeager and was a gradu- Kristen (John) Sanders; and ate of Crestwood High School. great nieces and nephews. a woman and caring for her family. mira NY and graduated from Judy worked for White Haven Private Family Memorial who lived Prior to her passing, Weatherly HS in 1948. She service will be conducted in a life full of love, family and Margaret resided at the Moun- worked in Tung-Sol in Weath- Center, prior to retirement as a nurse’s aide and most St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutherfaith, passed away January 25, tain City Health and Rehabili- erly and later was a nurserecently as a clerk typist. She an Church, White Haven with 2021 at the age of 85. tation Center in Hazleton. aide at General Hospital in was a member of St. Paul’s burial in Laurel Cemetery, Margaret was born in Surviving is her son John Stroudsburg in pediatrics for Evangelical Lutheran Church, White Haven.

Weatherly, and was the C. Kistler and his wife Anne 6 years. Her most rewarding Arrangements are by daughter of the late Robert Marie of Hazleton; daughjob was as a para-professional White Haven and loved all kinds of animals and her flow- Lehman Family Funeral Serand Eva Craiglow DeFrain. ter Mary Kistler of Hazleton; aide in Pleasant Valley High er gardens. vice, Inc., White Haven, www.

She was the sister of the grandchildren Jeremy School, Brodheadsville, with In addition to her parents, LehmanFuneralHome.com late Gladys Hinkle, Beatrice Kistler and his fiancée students with special needs James, and Ruth DeFrain.

Bryanna Ator, Megan Rose for 13 years.

In her life, Margaret was the Dever and her husband Ryan; She was of a Presbyterian DONALD E. MORGAN valedictorian of her graduatgreat-grandchild Lacey Anne faith having been an Elder and Donald E. Morgan, 89 years wife Beverly of Beverly, ing class from Weatherly High Dever; brother-in-law Rev. Trustee of Hazleton 1st Presof age, formerly of WillingNJ; daughter, Suzette Morris School. After meeting her late Richard Hinkle; and niece byterian Church. boro, New and husband John of Pinallis, husband, Rev. Robert Kistler, Margaret Elvin.

She was a past member Jersey, Florida; sister, Sandra Margaret lived the life of a Obituary written by her of the Glen Chapter Eastern passed Vandermiller and her husloving grandson Jeremy, who Star #425, Lykens. She was a away on band Richard of Orange Park, hopes that he made you proud member of the Senior Citizens Thursday, Florida; 12 grandchildren; 9 and will miss you very much.

Friendship Club and Flower January great grandchildren.

“Rest in Peace Nana, until we Club of Weatherly.

21, 2021, at A 1941 graduate of Weathermeet again.”

She was preceded in death Mountain ly High School, Donald served Arrangements were enby her husband John, in 2015.

City Health honorably in the United States trusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Betty had two sons, John R. and RehaArmy during the Korean War. Funeral Home & Cremation Tomasko and his companbilitation He retired from Princeton Services of Weatherly. ion Joanne Kennedy, York, Center in Hazleton.

Research as an electronic Philip J. Jeffries A Celebration of Margaret’s and Ronald J. and wife Arla Born Saturday, May 16, 1931 troubleshooter. Donald liked Funeral Home Life will be held on Friday, Tomasko, Mountain Top; in Hazleton, and raised on gardening, and was an avid grandchildren Tara Tomasko, Third Street in Weatherly, collector of model trains. He & Cremation Services January 29, at 11 a.m. from Christ Lutheran Church of 210 Philadelphia, Trisha Tomasko, he was the son of the late was a devoted Christian.

A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. West Green Street, HazleDuryea, and Hayden and wife James Ernest, and Dorothy Funeral arrangements have 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 ton, with Rev. Wayne Lupole Brianna Yerashunas, BaltiN. (Young) Morgan. Donald been entrusted to the Philip J. 570-427-4231 to officiate. Friends may call more MD; and great-grandson was also predeceased by; his Jeffries Funeral Home & CreE. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. from 10 a.m. until time of ser- Paxton Tomasko, Albany NY. beloved wife, Ruth (Weston) mation Services of Weatherly.

Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor vices. Please adhere to current Pending arrangements have Morgan; sister, Patricia A graveside service with www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com COVID masking requirements. ben entrusted to the Philip J. Borman; brother, James E. Military Honors to be bePrivate interment will be at Jeffries Funeral Home & Cre- Morgan. stowed will take place on A new approach to funeral and cremation care. Looking forward to St. Matthews Union Cemetery, mation Services of Weatherly.

Surviving are sons, David A. Thursday, January 28, at serving White Haven, Dennison, Quakake Road, Weatherly.

A celebration of Elizabeth’s Morgan and his wife Donna of Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Lehigh, and Foster Townships.

Memorials in her name to: life will be held at a later time. Beverly, NJ, Thomas E. Online condolences may be All arrangements and consultations Christ Lutheran Church.

OnOnline condolences can be Morgan and his companion made to the family at www. from the comfort of your home. line condolences may be made expressed by visiting www.

Cheryl Reiss of White Haven, griffithsfuneralhomes.com Guiding families through to the family at www.griffiths griffithsfuneralhomes.com Donald E. Morgan and his difficult times. funeralhomes.com

Obituaries RUTH A. HINKLE Ruth A. Hinkle, 80 years United States, and overseas. of age, of Packer Township, Her hobbies were knitting, doa lifelong ing handcrafts, playing Scrabble, resident of and canasta. Ruth loved cookWeatherly, ing her favorite recipes as she passed entertained family and friends at away her home. She will be rememMonday bered for her fun loving and afternoon, quick sense of humor.

January Surviving are her best friend 18, 2021 as of 53 years, Joyce Weaver of a guest of St. Luke’s Manor, Weatherly; brother Henry Hazleton.

Hinkle and his wife Shirley Born in Hazleton on March of Weatherly; sisters-in-law, 22, 1940, she was the daughIlene Hinkle of Weatherly, ter of the late William and and Annette Hinkle of Florida; Lydia (Henry) Hinkle. Ruth caregiver, Linda Binder; and was also predeceased by a many nieces and nephews. sister, Dorothy Zullo; brothA member of Cornerstone ers, Donald, Harold, William, Bible Church of Nescopeck, Herman, Robert, Paul, and Ruth was an Evangelical James Hinkle.

Christian, having received A 1958 graduate of WeathChrist as her personal savior erly High School, Ruth was at an early age, and is now in employed for 25 years at the Heaven with her Lord. former Acme Markets, and Private funeral arrangewas owner of the Personal ments have been entrusted to Touch Gift Shop in the Weath- the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral erly Plaza until her retirement. Home & Cremation Services Ruth enjoyed traveling the of Weatherly.

Interment is in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in her name to: Cornerstone Bible Church 208 Church Road Nescopeck, PA 18635 Online condolences or a fond memory of Ruth may be made by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Thank You, God

Frank Kennelly

Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven, PA

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Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities

www.LehmanFuneralHome.com Branch of Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc.

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Scam Alert CHARLES T. ROMANOWSKI SR. Charles T. Romanowski Sr., gion, Post 781, Mountain Top. 81, of Mountaintop died He enjoyed bowling, football January and was an avid Dallas Cow18, 2021in boys Football Fan. Geisinger In addition to his parents, Wyoming he was preceded in death by Valley Med- his son, Charles T. ical Center. Romanowski, Jr. Born Charles is survived by June 29, his loving wife of 36 years, 1939 in Frances H. Lawrence RomaNanticoke, he was the son of nowski; son Mark (Diane) the late Peter and Elizabeth Romanowski of Alden; daughRomanowski of Nanticoke. ter Michele (John) Eckrote of He attended Nanticoke High Alden; stepson Walter (Pam) School prior to serving his Kalinowski of Bear Creek; sevcountry proudly in the United en grandchildren, Charles, States Marine Corps where Melissa, Mark, Mitchell, Mike, was the recipient of the Good Amy and Elizabeth; eight Conduct Medal. He graduated great-grandchildren; brothfrom aviation schools in Jack- ers, Pete (Lisa) Romanowski son and Key West FL, Memof Fredricktown; and James phis TN. He was stationed at (Meg) Romanowski of NantiCherry Point NC and funccoke; and several nieces and tioned as a jet mechanic and nephews. plane captain aboard the FDR Funeral service was conAircraft Carrier in the Mediducted on January 23, from terranean.

Desiderio-Lehman Funeral He worked at the WBVAMC and Cremation, Mountain for 30 years and retired as a Top with a Mass of Christian respiratory therapist. He was Burial in Holy Family Church, a member of Holy Family Sugar Notch. Interment, with Church, Sugar Notch; MaMilitary Honors, was held in rine Corps League in Hanover Mount Olivet Cemetery, CarvTownship and American Leerton.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor: In response to the letter to the editor of January 21. I strongly disagree with all your allegations, except one. There has been a coup, but not in January. There was a real coup during the ‘election’. Our democracy is in trouble, may God help us.

Mike Mack

of any/all elected WASD School Board members in carrying out their responsibilities as Officials ELECTED by the VOTERS. I, as an elected School Board member in the Weatherly Area School District, am strongly opposed to any/all policy language RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS limiting any Board member’s legal authority during his/her term of Office. I Editor, cannot comprehend any Board WASD board creating member who would support their own issues with ill such SELF-LIMITING Policies board member such as these.

At the January 20, 2021 I have been authorized to WASD School Board meeting, attend Board meetings by electhe Board members present will tronic Communications during decide whether to APPROVE a my ongoing Illness by WASD revision ADDING new lanResolution #2018-02222018 guage to existing Policy # 004 on February 22, 2018 (bypass– “Membership”. This language ing Policy #006.1 “limitations” which was actually “authored” which are elective). I properly by a School Board employee – attended all meetings between the current Superintendent, if 2/22/2018 and 6/5/2019. approved, will further BLOCK a On June 5, 2019, the Board WASD Board member’s ability abruptly rescinded Policy # to accurately represent his/ 2018-02222018 for no apparent her voting constituents as an reason. Since that date, despite elected Official if he/she would my ongoing inability to physmiss a certain number or series ically get to board meetings, I of Board meetings, and/or have been limited to attendExecutive Sessions. This latest ing only “two (2) meetings in self- limiting RESTRICTION a calendar year” by electronic adds to the already recent limmeans. Since that same date, itations placed upon “elected” the collective Board “majority” Board members’ proper overand this Superintendent (Mrs. sight of the WASD operations Young) have slowly restricted through current Policy # 006.1 my ongoing receipt of all Board – “Attendance at Meetings via materials and routine informaElectronic Communications” tion during my physical absence (suspended on April 1, 2020, (normally provided to Board last revised while suspended members at meetings and/or on 5-13-2020, yet to be re- acExecutive Sessions). In addition, tivated by Board action) and the above policies have been the newer adopted Policy # added and/or revised to my 011.1 – “Conduct of Individual personal detriment. This Board Board Members” (adopted on “leadership” has begun sending 3/3/2019). These restrictive many routine Board business policy revisions and newly insti- communications (via e-mails, tuted policies here usurp their texts. etc.) to only eight Board critical fiduciary authority and members and not all nine Board their obtaining ongoing District members in recent months. PerInformation updates necessary tinent Board information I have

routinely received requested and RECEIVED (executed contracts, etc.; much for looking forward in Budgeting, etc.) from our Administration over the previous twenty-five years on this Board have now been “off limits” to me without my submission of a R-T-K Request, even as a Board member!

Now, on the January 20, 2021 Board Agenda, a brandnew precedent has been

implemented. A LISTING of “Right-to-Know” Requests are now being listed on the agendas. I am only submitting these RTK Requests because I was TOLD that I had to…!

Respectfully submitted, Gerard E Grega WASD Board member (*See S-S Article by Sam Galski 2-23-2018 – “Weatherly Area Director put on notice” and S-S Article by Jim Dino

on June 8, 2019 – “Weatherly Area board says Grega must show up for meetings” and TODAY January 19, 2021 by Jim Dino – “Weatherly Area board member attendance policy looms due to lack of attendance”) Editor’s Note: This letter was received after last week’s paper was sent to press, but prior to last week’s Weatherly Area School Board meeting.

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

BATTLEFIELD 2021 Questions Answered (Contributors Note: Thanks for the interest, responses and questions, I will answer as factual as I can.)

Question: How can small battery drones fly long distances when the battery only lasts 10 to 20 minutes?

Answer: They are not “flying in the traditional means of flight. They are launched from an aircraft or missile as high as 35,000 to 50,000 feet above earth in the vicinity of a target area. The air is much thinner at that altitude and just like big airliners, it takes much less fuel or power to move through it because of less friction. Drones do not need oxygen, nor are they vulnerable to the extreme cold. They fall, being pulled by gravity until they reach their terminal velocity — the fastest speed an object falls at. For a human, terminal velocity ranges between 127 and 150 MPH. As the drone moves toward its target area, its small battery is not trying to lift it, only steer it in the direction it is programmed to fly. From

6.6 miles above earth (35,000 feet) tests have shown they can travel in their flight plan direction up to 40 miles to reach their targets.

Question: Would radar pick them up?

Answer: Yes, it will, but the swarm will look more like a flock of birds or bats at night than incoming weapons. Metal adds weight, most drones are made from composite or plastic materials, covered with plastic, rubber, or composite membrane. Radar reads reflective energy, so even many drones on radar would look like birds or thunderstorms moving. In weather radar, this occurs enough that there is a term for it, it is called a Bird Burst. Only the most experienced operators can tell early if it is a weather pattern microburst, or a bird burst.

Question: If drones are on radar, why can’t they be shot down?

Answer: Search radar uses a wide beam of reflective energy pulses which may pick up a swarm of weaponized drones, targeting radar uses a

narrow beam reflective pulses to enable missiles or automatic anti-aircraft guns to lock on and target. Locking on to one drone would have little effect as thousands of approaching drones would cover a very wide area.

Question: Is there any defense against drones?

Answer: Not at this time, electronic programming allows attackers to have drones fly different patterns, attack all at once from all different directions and choose only targets the operators identify. Tests are being done with electromagnetic pulse weapons, but they are omnidirectional and would shut down everything in a vast area. Mesh net canopies surrounding camps would catch a first wave, but they could be detonated clearing the way for a second wave attack. It has started a new electronics arms race between the attackers, and the defenders. Only time will tell how weapons of the future will meet on the battleground.

Seth’s Sightings This past week was busier than usual at the office, so we made up for it with a busier than usual weekend. There were late nights to get this and our other print products out to press. By Friday, we were tuckered.

Saturday, we took it easy, and in the afternoon took the dogs on a short hike into Hickory Run State Park via the Old Stage Trail, coming in from Albrightsville. While the day was beautiful and sunny, it was also cold and windy.

We knew the access to the

Albrightsville trailhead might mean an icy drive (it did); we also knew the area was nicely wooded with mostly pine trees — so no wind. It also starts in a hollow and gently climbs.

It was perfect for all of us, though as we approached the stream crossing, we saw that the heavy rains of a couple of weeks ago poured more water onto the hill than the stream could handle. The overflow washed a short stretch of the trail away.

Tracks along the trail looked

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like some hiker walked his bear, because they were big footprints for a dog. If it was a bear, it would have come through early in the day, and the other hikers came through later.

The Boulder Field Trail that we crossed seemed to have been popular on Saturday, with the fresh snow trodden by many feet. Our trail may have had two other people, a dog or two, and the bear, before we came along in the afternoon.

After our hike, there was remaining sunlight, so we chose to drive to Boulder Field for a photo, four-wheeling up the icy single lane road (no winter maintenance…). The goal was a picture of the rocks sporting some of the fresh snow that had fallen the night before.

The road is a few miles long, and the Subaru had little trouble with it. At the late hour, we encountered only three vehicles. I had to back up only once to let a car pass.

The last of the oncomers, a 4WD pickup, we met under the Turnpike where there’s enough room for two to pass.

Ruth figured that couple in it

was going to be driving out in the dark.

Sunday was grocery shopping day, featuring a drive tuned in to Westwood One’s broadcast on the radio of the Tampa Bay–Green Bay game.

The Patriots fan in me is still a Tom Brady fan, and with the other Patriots castoffs, Tampa Bay was one of my teams to follow this year. I am surprised and pleased to see GOAT QB Brady pass his way into another Super Bowl.

Looking ahead, this coming Sunday, the 31st, through the 6th is Historic Downtown Bethlehem’s Winter Restaurant Week. There are prix fixe menu offers at some of their best restaurants — to drive for.

We will do so, trying to pick a quieter time to go so as to keep social distances.

The next weekend is the start of the American Hockey League 2021 season. Our local Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins start play on the sixth with the Binghamton Devils (now moved to New Jersey) coming here to take on this year’s guys. The game will be on AHL-TV, or via WILK radio. The next game features

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For those of our readers who were planning to attend the Eagle Arms Gun Show on Feb. 6 and 7 at Split Rock — that show has been postponed (I am working to confirm they return in April).

Our future plans will include a road trip overnight, no destination selected yet but in PA someplace. Day trips are also more fun now that there is more daylight in the evenings.

When we’re not on the road, we have some books — mainly mysteries — to read and our subscription to Disney Plus.

Enjoy a safe and healthy week.

CCAL plans Zoom about art access Due to the resurgence of the Pandemic, the Carbon County Art League (CCAL) has been conducting all their meetings and presentations virtually until further notice.

On Wednesday, February 10, join Elice Schaffer of the Lehigh Valley Arts Council to learn more about the Arts and Access Always Program, and what it can offer in terms of support and resources available to the league and artists in the Lehigh Valley.

The event is scheduled to take place between 6 and 8 pm. A Zoom link will be sent to all CCAL members prior to the meeting.

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Kidder Twp supervisors approve development projects

by Seth Isenberg

they would discuss this “with the end user” (the building 2021 is off to a fast start in tenant), while Blue Ridge Real Kidder Township, as superEstate, the property owner, is visors at their January meetlooking to provide water access ing approved maintenance, in the area of the development. stormwater and security Supervisors also approved agreements for the Exeter a host community agreement Group’s warehouse on Route and decommission plan for a 940. That project will now get large solar project proposed underway with tree clearby Mora Solar for a remote ing on the property. After a area southwest of the Mosey“thank you” from the develop- wood Girl Scout camp, tucked er, supervisors’ chairman Tom against Hickory Run State Bradley remarked that “We Park. The 1,700 acre site will see this as a big deal.” Bradhost a large solar farm, and ley was re-elected chairman the decommissioning agreefor 2021 at the reorganization ment promised to replace meeting on January 4. every tree they cut down for Lake Harmony Volunteer the project — to reforest the Fire Company chief Ralph site when the panels come to Lennon asked about access the end of their useful lives. to a water source on site for Supervisors also gave condifirefighting. The developer said tional approval for the State

Park’s preliminary plans for their new bathhouses.

In other business, the township’s new police pickup truck has arrived and is in service.

Trash hauler County Waste is having its share of problems in the township, with trucks sliding off the roads in the private communities. The township has sent letters to the associations asking for them to do a better job on their roads.

County Waste was also short some drivers due to Covid.

A complaint from a citizen about a poorly maintained property will be referred to code enforcement officer Noel Torres.

Jason Seitz was approved

to fill a vacancy in the Zoning Hearing Board, and Edward Weaver was named as the alternate, filling the board.

Bills of $177,730 were approved to be paid. The largest of these was payment to Wayco for their work on fixing Kirk Street and its stormwater problem, for $40,680.

Kidder Township police handled 131 calls during December. LHVFC reports 45 incidents and Albrightsville VFC 53 — of those there were twelve medical assists, five vehicle accidents, a wires down incident, and a structure fire assist in Penn Forest Twp., plus a bunch of smoke alarms activations at Split Rock, Wil-

lowbrook and the Mountain Laurel Resort.

During the reorganization meeting, Gene Getz, Jim Smith and Wilson Klotzman were reappointed to three year terms on the Planning Commission. The law firm of Gillespie Miscavige was reappointed as counsel for the Planning Commission with a retainer of $3,000, and an hourly rate of $95. Gillespie Miscavige was also reappointed as legal counsel for the board of supervisors, with a retainer of $6,000 and the same hourly rate.

The meeting was held via Zoom, and next month’s meeting will also be via Zoom.

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Heffley receives committee assignments Rep. Doyle Heffley has announced that he has been reappointed to serve on the House Appropriations, Tourism and Recreational Development and Transportation committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. He was also named for the first time as a member of the Urban Affairs Committee. Heffley was sworn into office for another term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 5.

“I am grateful to be appointed to committees where I can put my knowledge and experience to work for residents of the 122nd Legislative District and the people of Pennsylvania,” Heffley said.

As all state budget legislation must originate in the House, the Appropriations Committee is tasked with overseeing state government spending, state fiscal policies and developing a state budget each fiscal year.

“In the weeks ahead, I look forward to joining my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee in developing a spending plan that funds the core services of government without placing an additional burden on taxpayers,” said Heffley. “Our task is made even more challenging by the devastating impact of the pandemic on our local and state economies.”

The Tourism and Recreational Development Committee considers issues related to Pennsylvania’s tourism industry, including promotion; lodging; scenic roadways; trail-related initiatives; agritourism; recreational use of land and water; and amusement parks, fairs, carnivals and folk festivals.

“Tourism is Carbon County’s top industry, and I am pleased to serve another term on the committee that directly impacts its growth and suc-

cess,” Heffley added.

Heffley, who spent several years in the transportation and logistics industry before being elected, will once again bring his private sector experience to the Transportation Committee.

The committee is responsible for reviewing vehicle code regulations, mandatory insurance and coverage minimums, rules of the road, parking and local enforcements, mass transit codes, rail issues, PennDOT planning, oversight of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, airports, scenic highways and highway naming.

The Urban Affairs Committee reviews legislation affecting the Commonwealth’s largest cities including housing; urban redevelopment; economic development; land use planning and zoning; growth management; infrastructure financing; and city services such as police, fire, sewage and water.

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Inspiring Thoughts

by Ann Adams

I was lost, but now it made sense and I had a purpose and One of my best loved books peace. I had read the Bible out is But God!, by Raymond Edof duty, but now the Bible was man, containing poems by An- an open book. The world was nie Johnson Flint, my favorite still a messed-up place, but poet. His thoughts are based now I understood why. I still on the little word “but,” a made some poor choices, but powerful word which changes now I knew they were poor. everything, in the Bible and in God had changed my life. life as well.

God is still in the business Joseph’s brothers sold him of changing lives. In spite of into slavery in Egypt, but God the confusion of this world, was with Joseph, blessed him in spite of the pandemic, and in time made him ruler economic trials and physical over all Egypt. illness, God is willing to make Jesus said: “With men this the difference in all of us. We is impossible, but with God can trust in His care. Invite all things are possible.”

Him to make a difference in Satan wanted Simon Peter you. to deny Christ, but Jesus said, “I have prayed for you, that But God your faith should not fail; and “But God” is just a little when you have returned to phrase, Me, strengthen your brethBut what a difference it can ren.” make.

After Jesus was crucified, Confusion turns into hope and “they took Him down from the peace, tree and laid Him in a tomb, Purpose and joy that will not but God raised Him from the cease. dead.”

Paul said, “The wages of sin Time are tough, but God will is death, but the gift of God is make a way, eternal life in Christ Jesus our We are discouraged, but God Lord.” will be our stay.

When the Philippians had We are in danger, but God will given much out of their povbe our shield, erty, Paul told them, “But my Spiritually sick, but through God shall supply all your need God we are healed. according to His riches in glo-Ann Adams ry by Christ Jesus.”

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suspension based upon the eliminate the walls and stairs, validity of the reason provided as those items are not paving. to validate the need for t he The project will be readverContinued from page 1 absences.” tised for bids to arrive before This meeting began with 3 p.m. on February 3, ahead of to regular meetings, but not recognitions for years served, the caucus meeting that night most executive sessions.

Grega’s 28, Jerry Fewins’ 10, when the bids can be opened.

The newly approved policy Matt von Frisch’s 7, Chad Also on the property comwas added to the Local Board Obert’s 6, Bill Knepper and mittee topic, the heating and Procedures section of the Brian O’Donnell each 5, Shay air company, Trane, was commembers’ Policy Manual. It McGee 3, and April Walters ing in over the weekend to do reads: and Tom Connors each 2. some warranty work.

“The Weatherly Area School Various leaves of absences Printed on the board meetBoard feels it is vital for all were approved for eight staff ing agenda is a list of 25 rightschool directors to be presmembers. Two of those, from to-know requests including inent at meetings. Many times December, are already formation on who made them, items are discussed in execcompleted. on what topic, and the cost to utive sessions and materials Agreements with the Slusser provide them. are given that are needed to Law Firm were approved to Sixteen of the requests, by make educational decisions on collect delinquent 2020 real Gerry Grega are pending, board agenda items. For that estate taxes on behalf of the looking for bills and invoices reason, all School Directors school district, and also delin- on 10 of them, and texts and need to be actively involved quent 2020 school taxes. e-mails on the rest. One with meetings to receive board Bills of $1,462,619 were request was filled in October documents. approved to be paid from for emails, at a legal cost of “School directors who are December to this date. Also $2,746. Seven others from a absent from more than two okayed was $32,852 from range of citizens are listed as consecutive executive sessions the GO Bond account, and costing $50 and under. A held on different dates must $38,489 in cafeteria costs. request for class of 2021 informeet with either an officer In committee reports, permation from Jennifer Colecio of the board or the Superinsonnel and policy chairman is pending as well. Costs tendent prior to getting any von Frisch thanked staff who incurred by these requests materials shared in an execu- make it possible to get stuare paid for from the general tive session. Board members dents back to in-person learn- fund, so are paid for by the that miss more than 4 consec- ing. Transportation committaxpayers. utive meetings on different tee chair O’Donnell said that A discussion on this with dates will be suspended from busing went well, with few Atty. Christopher Slusser proreceiving any district related glitches on the restart. jected the costs of the pending documents that are given to Athletic committee chair requests at about $5,000. other school directors until Obert explained that by refigThe next open meetings of they meet with an officer of uring the gym capacity, “we the WASD School Board are the board or Superintendent can fit 180 people maximum” scheduled for February 3 for so that they can be given the with social distancing. the caucus meeting, and the necessary information needA decision was made to 10th for the regular meeting, ed to catch them up on their modify the bid specifications at 7 p.m., continuing online school director duties. School about the paving to be done to for the foreseeable future. board directors that miss 10 consecutive meetings of any We are now open in the front of our store too! kind on different dates will be suspended from receiving all Masks are mandatory as is 6 foot distancing—limit 3 customers in district related documents. In store at a time! If you do not have a addition, their district email mask, if you are sick, or if you have account will be suspended. been exposed to someone who is or This will remain in effect until has been sick, please use the walk-up the school board director can window in our parking lot.

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the intermunicipal agreement. Morrison voted against signing the contract as well, Continued from page 1 but D’Agostino voted in favor.

Voting in favor of both mothe month; answer was that it tions were council members would be billed to them at the Charles Best, Lamson, John beginning of the month, but Klem, Zane Writer and John would have to be approved Zugarek. for payment at their monthly In other business, borough supervisors’ meeting. manager Linda Szoke anMorrison questioned an ad- nounced she was going back ditional payment of $2,500 per to having hours at the library quarter to be made to Police on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 Chief Szoke. Solicitor Donald p.m, for trash fee payments Karpowich noted that this was and any other business. a separate agreement between Three lights in Lehigh Park the borough and the chief, and will be replaced with LEDs. not part of the agreement with Council hired two part-time Foster Township. police officers, pending comThe chief explained that it pletion of background checks, would cover his additional Mitchell Muir and John liability as a result of the adTamburello. They will work ditional officers and territory. 30 hours per week at a rate of He spoke strongly in favor of $22/hour. the agreement. “In 17 months, Chief Szoke is proposing you will have a full-time police improvements to the bordepartment when I retire.” ough’s Honor Roll. ReportCouncil member Bob Lamedly, the committee that was son added that this would established several years ago bolster the budget for White has approximately $5,500 Haven Borough’s police decollected for the construction partment, allowing them to of a new honor roll, and they bring on additional officers will be contacted to see if this who will provide coverage to money can be used to improve the borough and to Foster or replace the current strucTownship, Dennison Townture, which is in disrepair. ship and Penn Lake Park The next meeting is schedBorough. uled for Monday, February 22, On the vote, Morrison and in the Murphy Room at the Mike D’Agostino voted against library.

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Richards was recognized for his 32 years of service. Mary Aigeldinger, school nurse at Continued from page 2 Crestwood, has been called be stocked in Pennsylvania to active duty with the armed streams starting in February. forces, so Rose Ann Buchanan The Eastern Sports and Out- was approved as a substitute. door Show starts next week in Harrisburg.

Members of the 402nd The Biddy All Stars will Military Police Army Reserve play the Junior High Jayvees unit is preparing to leave before an exhibition game by for Saudi Arabia next week the Junior High team versus as part of Operation Desert Pocono Mountain on Wednes- Storm. Among them are locals day. On the varsity schedule is Matthew “Sam” Stolpe, David a home game versus Marian, a Spadell, and Gerald Michaels. road game at Mother of Grace Flags are flying at area homes gym versus West Hazleton, a and businesses in honor of the home game versus Foster and troops sent overseas. a road game vs. Bishop Hafey at the St. Joseph gym.

The old front end loader “It seemed strange to see retired by Weatherly Borough female cheerleaders out on went to the high bidder the the floor with MMI on their Penn Hazle Co. for $3,277. uniforms. But things have The retired Nova police cruischanged at that formerly aller was sold to the sole bidder, male school, they are co-ed all Charles Zschunke, of Weaththe way now.” erly for $125.

Biddy Basketball games has Weatherly Borough an exciting one this week — Manager Beverly Knepper Lions 55, Sioux 53 with the announced that the monthly winners led by Brent and Bri- CableTV fee will increase by an Pfeiffer who scored 22 and $2 in January. Mayor Rose19 points respectively. bud Leppler noted that reception is poor at times and she And this ad on the sports hoped for improvement. page: Buying a Snowmobile. Go The White Haven Fire Skiroule by Coleman – the Company Ladies Auxiliary finest name in outdoor sport- sent sincere thanks to everying equipment. See them at J. one who donated to make the B. Snowmobile on Route 940 recent Santa visit a success. at the Weatherly Crossroads.

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Clara and Jay Holder, Publishers Murphy’s Lumber adverLouise Phipps of White tised the CertainTeed fiberHaven was recognized for glass insulation Home Enterher service as a member of tainment Sweepstakes. the Crestwood School Board at the January School Board The Weatherly Presbyterian meeting. A front page photo Church is looking to get a parshows Phipps and the rest of tial restoration done to their the board. At that meeting, ~100 year-old sanctuary pipe former board member Harold organ.

From Marty Mrozinski’s column: the Wreckers went into Williams Valley with a seven game win streak, and held off the home team down to stretch to win 80-79. Troy Gregory led all scorers with 21 points. In the JV contest, Robert Bryan and Tom Strohl led their team to a 76-59 victory with 22 and 21 points.

Win #9 came at home versus Jim Thorpe, but Bob Pugh’s 21 points and 14 rebounds kept the Olympians away from a win — Wreckers 89 – Olympians 82.

The Lady Wreckers dropped a close game to Jim Thorpe 43-41, but also were rolled by Mahanoy Area 94-34 earlier in the week.

The junior high team had an 0-3 week.

At Eurana Park this week, the Storks continued their hot streak with a 23-12 win over Fuel Savers. In the senior division, the Lions team kept its share of first place with a 3013 win over Rotary. Gerhard’s Roofing kept pace, downing the Rotary team the following day by a score of 29-22 led by Amy Sandt’s 22.

The White Haven Youth Basketball League featured the underdog Lehman Funeral Home team versus the undefeated EMCEE team for the featured Wednesday night match-up. They played even through the half, tied at 9 to 9, and when the EMCEE players got into foul trouble, the 1-2 Lehman team pulled away to a 37-15 win, led by Charlie Medwetz’ 14 points.

The Lehman’s team followed up their win on Wednesday with another on Sunday versus the Lions’ team that was shorthanded due to illness — winning 26-22.

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THEME:VALENTINE’S DAY ACROSS 1. “You’re the ____!”

5. Horse color 8. Interesting person, acr.

11. *Feeling of the heart 12. Nevada city 13. City in Belgium 15. Use a whisk 16. Greek H’s 17. *Popular Valentine’s Day delivery, pl.

18. *”Love means never having to say you’re sorry” movie 20. Ballpark calls 21. Strong adhesive 22. Greek letter N, pl.

23. Lord’s subordinate 26. Given to drinking 30. Ovine mom

31. Old storage medium 34. Fairy-tale beginning 35. Politician Pelosi 37. Tokyo, once 38. Bone hollows 39. Sky bear 40. Fitted with a name tag, e.g.

42. “Ever” to a poet 43. With more seeds 45. Attic 47. Summer sandwich?

48. Fraternity letter 50. Medieval headdress 52. *Only day more popular than Valentine’s for card giving 56. Like blue sky 57. Walk the Pacific Crest Trail, e.g.

58. Samoan money

59. *Dionysus’ pipe-playing companion 60. Affirm 61. Give off 62. Plays for pay 63. *Color of Valentine’s Day 64. *Lovers’ reunion

DOWN 1. Cry like a baby 2. Canyon sound 3. Convict’s weapon 4. Conical dwellings 5. Get on juice diet, e.g.

6. Opposite of binary 7. Like a gossipmonger 8. Exterminator’s target 9. Change for a five 10. Part of T.G.I.F. 12. Like an abridged classic 13. Tiler’s paste 14. *”I Will Always Love You” singer 19. Stupefied 22. Us, in Mexico 23. *Cupid’s mother 24. In the know 25. Common thing?

26. Smoke plus fog 27. Lay to rest 28. Rocks at mountain base 29. *Symbol of Valentine’s Day 32. Infantry’s last row 33. Roulette bet 36. *Chocolatier, pioneer of the heartshaped box 38. ____ apple 40. Risk something 41. Between eggy and eggiest 44. Feeling worse than before 46. Gave away 48. Thin piece

49. Annoyed 50. Russia’s alternative to caesar

51. Aries or Taurus, e.g.

52. Burn to a crisp

53. MADD member, colloquially 54. Climbed down,

as from a carriage 55. Fill beyond full 56. Pharaoh’s cobra

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Journal-Herald Sports

Heaven’s Hall of Fame has grown

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor

On the Sly

into Bob frequently at sporting assignments. All it would take would be one of Bob’s As I penned in this column “one-liners” and the mayhem back in December, last year would begin. Bob was one of was an extremely difficult and 25 All-Star Game appearancon Sunday morning, tragedy the funniest people I ever met, unprecedented year for every- es. struck a lot closer to home. and you knew you were in for one. Tragedy hit people from His 3,771 hits are third-most Bob Ford, long-time phoa good time when you were in all lands and all walks of life. all-time. His 2,297 RBIs are tographer at the Lehighton his company. Whether it was Fate was particularly tough the most in baseball history.

Times-News, had passed on a football sideline or on on our sports legends. From And then, there’s his home Saturday due to complications the deck at Macaluso’s at the Kobe Bryant and “Curly” Neal, run prowess. He hit 40 or from COVID-19. Bob was just bottom of the Broad, he was to Gale Sayers and Don Shula, more home runs in a season 56. gonna make you laugh. far too many sports idols and eight times, and 30 or more Bob’s photography was truly Bob was a staple at the PIAA icons were taken from us in 14 times, and began chasing a work of art, something he Track and Field Champion2020. down Babe Ruth’s record of took great pride in. He was ships each spring in ShippensPerhaps no sport was rocked 714. In 1974, he broke Ruth’s simply one of the best. burg, where he performed harder than professional long-standing record with But Bob was much more some of his special magic. I’ll baseball. The partial list of home run number 715, but than a photographer. Quite never forget the work he did those who passed could make his pursuit of baseball’s most simply, he was a great guy. when Tamaqua’s Kayla Hope up as good a “9” as any you cherished records didn’t come Many Weatherly-area resiwon the long jump there a few could find. Don Larsen. Tom without racial resistance and dents are certainly familiar years back.

Seaver. Bob Gibson. Whitey even death threats. with Bob’s work, particularly Bob knew his track and Ford. Al Kaline. Joe Morgan.

Aaron finished with 755 his sports shots of the WeathLou Brock. Dick Allen. Bob home runs, a record since erly Area and Marian Catholic Watson. Baseball legends all, broken in the Steroids Era by teams over the past two-plus most of whom I watched as a Barry Bonds. But his work was decades. youngster growing up. just beginning. After retiring, I first met Bob back in the Sadly, in the early days of he became one of the first late 1980s, when I was first 2021, Heaven’s Hall of Fame Black Americans to hold a working at The Times-News. grew by one. By another Great senior management position He was running a photo shop One. Henry “Hank” Aaron, in Major League Baseball, right around the corner from one of the greatest to ever play and for the rest of his life, he the paper back when it was in the game, passed last week at led by example, fought for downtown Lehighton. I took the age of 83. racial equality, and was an countless rolls of film to him There was nothing Aarextraordinary ambassador for to develop, and we developed on didn’t accomplish on the baseball. a friendship through our baseball diamond. National His death, and the deaths of many conversations. Bob and League MVP in 1957. World legendary Los Angeles DodgI talked the same language, Champion. Two-time NL ers manager Tommy Lasoras they say. Soon, he joined batting champion. Three-time da and Hall of Fame pitcher The Times-News staff part Gold Glove winner. Four-time Don Sutton, have already time, and his incredible talent RBI champion. Four-time made January 2021 a difficult and his engaging personality home run champion. Beyond month for the baseball world. endeared him to staff and the that, what made “HammerFew will doubt Lasorda is community. That eventually in’ Hank” stand out most of managing up an all-star game turned into a full-time posiall was his longevity, playing in heaven with some of those tion he held for the past 20 at a high caliber throughout legendary players right now. years. a career that spanned three FAREWELL, BOB — As Although I left The Timesdecades and included a record I took a spin through Twitter News in 1997, I would run

field. He was a former standout hurdler in suburban Philadelphia, and would remind me of that once a year. We would work hard all day and hit the pub with fellow scribes and click-clicks at night.

His photography earned him dozens of Keystone Press and Associated Press awards.

We would run into each other on the banquet circuit in Harrisburg as well. Those too are times I will always treasure.

Things won’t seem the same at sporting events without you, big guy.

Sincere condolences to his wife, Sharon; daughter, Victoria; and son, Tom; and extended family. Thank you for sharing Bob with us all these years. R.I.P. Bob.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 — PAGE 15

Weatherly Area Boys Basketball Roundup

Wreckers notch seventh straight victory The Weatherly Area boys recovered from a slow start Monday to defeat Northwest, 53-35, in a non-league basketball game played at Northwest Area High School. The victory was the seventh straight for the red-hot Wreckers (7-1). Their home game with Tri-Valley scheduled for Tuesday of this week was moved to Wednesday due to the weath-

er. Weatherly is scheduled to face Nativity atop Lawton’s Hill on Friday.

With scoring leader Scotty Zoscin saddled with early foul trouble, the Wreckers got off to a sluggish start against the Rangers, trailing 11-4 after one quarter. Point guard Antonio Colecio scored 10 of his 14 points in the second quarter, including all three

Sports Briefs Raiders top Little Wreckers The Tamaqua eighth grade boys basketball team defeated Weatherly Area 37-20 last week. Declan Coleman netted 15 points for the winners.

Ian McKeegan topped the Wreckers with 17.

Crestwood girls’ bball game postponed The Crestwood girls’ basketball team saw its game on Monday against Berwick postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within the Lady Bulldogs’ basketball program.

Also, the Wyoming Area and Dallas programs are also under a pause due to COVID-19 related issues, affecting the Lady Comets’ schedule moving forward.

of his 3-pointers, as part of a 14-2 run that got the Wreckers back into it. Northwest had its own 8-2 run to close the quarter, however, giving the Rangers a 21-20 lead at the break.

Zoscin caught fire in the second half for the Wreckers, scoring 17 of his 19 points after intermission. Teammate Ethan Broskoskie also rose up, scoring all 10 of his points in the second half.

Still clinging to a 39-33 lead early in the fourth, the Wreckers put together an 8-0 run that salted the game away.

Zoscin scored 12 points in the decisive 18-6 fourth quarter.

Tayler Yaple (12 points) and Gary McLendon (10) paced the Rangers.

WEATHERLY AREA (53) — Colecio 4 3-4 14, Derr 1 0-0 2, Zoscin 6 4-4 19, Broskoskie 5 0-0 10, Willis 0 0-0 0, Solonoski 3 0-1 6, Lowman 0 0-0 0, Ramirez 0 2-2 2. Totals: 19 9-11 53.

NORTHWEST AREA (35) — Pierontoni 2 0-0 4, McLendon 4 2-4 10, Hufford 1 0-0 2, Biller 3 0-0 7, Savakinus 0 0-2 0, Yaple 4 2-2 12. Totals: 14 4-8 35.

Weatherly Area.....................4 16 15 18 — 53 Northwest Area......................11 10 8 6 — 35 3-pointers: Colecio 3, Zoscin 3. Yaple 2, Biller.

Weatherly Area 61, Schuylkill Haven 54— Playing shorthanded, Schuylkill Haven gave visiting Weatherly all it could handle in last Friday night’s Schuylkill League Division IIIII crossover game.

The Wreckers led the entire fourth period, finding answers every time the Hurricanes closed the gap. Mason Ulsh drained a long 3-pointer with 1:39 remaining, as Schuylkill Haven was within two (5654). But Scotty Zoscin answered for Weatherly, hitting a running jumper in the lane and also drawing a foul on the play. He finished off the threepoint play with 50 seconds to play, putting the lead at 59-54.

His late free throws iced the victory.

Antonio Colecio scored a game-high 21 points for the Wreckers, 16 in the first half as they opened a 33-25 lead.

In one 3-minute stretch he drilled four 3-pointers.

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Zoscin followed with 20 points and Trevor Lowman banged home 11.

Ulsh poured in 31 points for the Hurricanes and Jack Higgins had 10.

Weatherly won the junior varsity game, 40-31.

WEATHERLY AREA (61) — Colecio 8 0-2 21, Derr 1 0-0 2, Zoscin 4 9-9 20, Broskoskie 1 1-2 3, Solonoski 1 0-0 2, Lowman 5 0-0 11, Ramirez 1 0-2 2. Totals 21 10-15 61.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (54) — Ulsh 12 4-5 31, Richie 1 0-0 2, Houtz 1 1-2 3, Higgins 2 5-8 10, Carl 3 0-0 8. Totals 19 10-15 54.

Weatherly Area...................15 18 10 18 — 61 Schuylkill Haven...................9 16 16 13 — 54 3-pointers: Colecio 5, Zoscin 3, Lowman.

Ulsh 3, Higgins, Carl 2.

Weatherly Area 66, Northumberland Christian 47 — The Wreckers came out firing on all cylinders in last Tuesday’s non-league game with Northumberland Christian. Colecio and Zoscin each scored nine points in the opening quarter as the Wreckers shot out to a 24-12 lead. All three of Colecio’s field goals in the quarter came from beyond the 3-point arc; while Zoscin connected for four baskets, including one triple.

Zoscin wound up with 20 points, with a 7-of-8 effort from the foul line; Colecio netted 18 points. Lowman (10) and Jacob Solonoski (eight) teamed for another 18.

David King led Norry Christian with 13. Teammates Josh King, Luke Snyder and Justin Ross added 10 apiece.

NORTHUMERLAND CHRISTIAN (47) — J. King 3 1-2 10, Rager 1 0-0 2, D. King 4 2-4 13, Snyder 5 0-0 10, McElroy 1 0-0 2, Ross 3 2-2 10. Totals 17 5-8 47 WEATHERLY AREA (66) — Colecio 7 1-2 18, Derr 2 0-0 4, Zoscin 6 7-8 20, Broskoskie 1 4-5 6, Willis 0 0-0 0, Ray, Solonoski 4 0-0 8, Lowman 4 0-0 10, Ramirez 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 12-15 66.

Northumberland..................12 10 18 7 — 47 Weatherly Area..................24 13 13 16 — 66 3-pointers: J. King 3, D. King 3, Ross, Colecio 3, Lowman 2, Zoscin.

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Journal-Herald Sports Weatherly Area girls basketball roundup

Lady Wreckers claim first victory Ashley James and Emma Kane combined for 30 points and 21 rebounds last Thursday, powering the Weatherly Area girls past Schuylkill Haven 37-24 for their first win of the 2021 basketball season.

The Lady Wreckers built a 2715 lead through three quarters before the visiting Hurricanes stormed back with a 7-0 run to cut it to 27-22 in the fourth.

From there, Weatherly salted away the win at the foul line, making 6-of-8 down the stretch.

James finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and

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Kane followed with 14 points and nine boards.

Brooke Siket topped Haven with 11 points.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (24) — Scott 1 0-0 2, Roshannon 1 0-4 2, Siket 4 2-6 11, Dress 2 3-7 7, Rugh 1 0-0 2, Kline 0 0-0 0, Phillips 0 0-0 0, Wank 0 0-0 0. Totals: 9 5-19 24.

WEATHERLY AREA (37) — Kane 5 4-8 14, Gaydoscik 0 0-2 0, Houser 1 0-0 2, Davidovich 1 0-0 2, James 6 4-4 16, Pugh 1 0-0 3, Paisley 0 0-2 0. Totals: 13 10-18 37.

Schuylkill Haven.......................6 2 7 9 — 24 Weatherly Area.....................10 8 9 10 — 37 3-pointers: Siket, Pugh

Northwest Area 48, Weatherly Area 23 — Visiting Northwest bolted to a 23-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back in gaining the non-league win over the Lady Wreckers last Friday.

Charleigh Miner scored 11 of her game-high 17 points

in that opening quarter for Northwest. Kennedy Yaple and Karsyn Miner joined her in double figures with 13 and 11 points, respectively.

The Rangers got it done from long range, as 12 of their 18 baskets came from beyond the arc, with that trio accounting for 11 of them.

The short-handed Lady Wreckers, who had just six players and were playing on consecutive nights, received eight points each from Brianna Pugh and Ashley James.

NORTHWEST AREA (48) — Yaple 5 0-0 13, K. Crawford 0 0-0 0, Hermanofski 2 0-0 5, C. Miner 6 0-0 17, M. Miller 1 0-0 2, K. Miner 4 0-0 11, C. Crawford 0 0-0 0, Jones 0 0-0 0, DiPino 0 0-2 0, Noss 0 0-0 0,

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H. Miller 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 0-2 48.

WEATHERLY AREA (23) — Kane 0 1-2 1, Gaydoscik 1 0-0 2, Davidovich 1 0-0 2, James 3 1-2 8, Pugh 3 1-4 8, Paisley 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 9 3-8 23.

Northwest Area.....................23 2 20 3 — 48 Weatherly Area........................0 11 6 6 — 23 3-pointers: C. Miner 5, K. Miner 3, Yaple 3, Hermanofski. James, Pugh.

27-1 lead through one quarter.

Gianna Poletti scored 10 points and Faith Calahan had eight for Tri-Valley.

Ashley James paced the Lady Wreckers (1-7) with Tri-Valley 49, Weatherly eight points.

WEATHERLY AREA (20) — Kane 2 1-2 5, Area 20 — Autumn Connell Gaydocsik 0 0-0 0, Houser 2 1-2 5, Daviscored a game-high 20 points dovich 0 0-0 0, James 2 3-4 8, Pugh 0 0-0 0, Paisley 1 0-0 2. Totals: 7 5-8 20. with four 3-pointers, and TRI-VALLEY (49) — Header 0 0-0 0, Kazmarczyk 0 4-4 4, F. Calahan 3 0-0 8, Snyder Tri-Valley cruised past the 1 0-0 2, Poletti 4 2-6 10, H. Calahan 1 0-0 Lady Wreckers in a Schuylkill 3, Buffington 0 0-0 0, Connell 8 0-0 20, Adams 0 0-0 0, Canfield 0 0-0 0, Kroh 0 2-2 League Division II-III cross2. Totals: 17 8-12 49.

Weatherly Area........................1 3 3 13 — 20 over girls’ basketball game Tri-Valley...............................27 13 7 2 — 49 Monday. The Lady Bulldogs 3-pointers: James. Connell 4, F. Calahan 2, broke it open early, racing to a H. Calahan.