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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 • Volume 41 – No. 50 ©2021, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

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Veterans receive Quilts of Valor as thanks for service Quilts of Valor are once again being presented to local veterans. Due to over a year of Covid restrictions, the Hazleton Area Chapter of Quilts of Valor was unable to present these expressions of gratitude. The QOV Organization honors those for leaving family and friends and all they hold dear to serve, whether in time of crisis or in time of peace. It unequivocally says thank you for their service, sacrifice and valor in serving our nation. Over 200,000 Quilts of valor have been awarded all over the United States, honoring service members and veterans touched by war.

Marie Shulenski of Drums is the group leader of the Hazleton Area Chapter and is joined by members also belonging to the Cranberry Quilt Guild of Hazleton. The quilts are pieced, quilted and bound by these members and friends of the QOV organization.

The honored veterans receiving their personally made quilt are joined by family and friends at a location of their choosing. The Pledge of Allegiance always begins the presentation followed by how the QOV organization was started back in 2003, the meaning of a Quilt of Valor and then the accomplishments of the veteran receiving the QOV. The quilt is then wrapped around the back of the veteran by Shulenski, representing the

hope that it brings warmth, comfort, peace, and healing to the individual who receives it.

Veterans honored recently were:

His quilt was pieced, hand quilted and bound by a dear friend of the family, Betty Rinehimer.

Marine Ricky Keenapple, who served with the US Marine Corps from 1968-1971 serving in the infantry, was honored at his home. During his tours of duty, he was the recipient of 3 Purple Hearts.

Judy Yeager pieced his quilt, and it was quilted by Renee Smith and bound by JoAnn Casper.

Corporal Edward G Zavasky served in the US Marine Corps from 1962-1966 His deployment locations included DaNang, Camp Pendleton, and Cherry Point, North Car-

Edward Zavasky with Marie Shulenski. olina. He was a courier of top secret material and also spent most of his time in a helicopter flying over disasters.

Corporal Zavasky’s quilt was pieced by Cheryl Shank, quilted by Mary Lynn Alden and bound by JoAnn Casper.

If you’d like more information about this special organization, call Shulenski at 570-708-2977. If you have a special veteran you would like to see receive this recognition or would like to donate to help this cause, she would be glad to help you.

PAUL CASAGRANDE YN3 Paul Casagrande served with the US Navy from March 27, 1966 to March 8, 1970, during the Vietnam War. He served on the USS Loeser DE-680 in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He completed Enlisted Classification School and Class “A” Personnel Management School at Bainbridge, Maryland and also received the National Defense Service Medal.

Ricky Keenapple with his sister, Debra Lachette.

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Editorial

500,000 reasons why

by Ruth Isenberg If you are puzzled about why a large number of people do not trust their government, or believe what they read in the newspaper or see on TV, look no further than the revelation this week that the Pennsylvania Department of Health doublecounted 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccinations. The great figure of 70% immunization, it turns out, is not accurate. No official explanation of how the mistake occured has been offered.

There are two possible explanations. One is that the numbers were deliberately fudged to make the vaccination program look more successful than it was. The other explanation is sheer incompetence.

On balance, a deliberate attempt to mislead might be preferrable. We’ve seen too many instances of Pennsylvania governmental errors recently—from a now-retired secretary of state who managed to bungle the legal advertising for a Constitutional amendment that would have provided additional time for adults making accusations of sexual abuse in years past, to an unemployment compensation system that failed to get payments to people put out of work by Covid-19 for weeks.

Adequate system testing and backup oversight appear to be missing too often.

It seems clear the media should look at any reports from state agencies with a more jaundiced eye. The latest fiasco provides 500,000 good reasons to be suspicious of any news coming out of Harrisburg.

Archives From The Journal-Herald Issue of July 11, 1991 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder The White Haven Homecoming Festival parade got top of the front page photos — one of a float honoring Operation Desert Storm veterans — by the White Haven Center, and the other by Orloski’s Quik Mart of a Shell barrage balloon anchored to a sedan, affixed with a “Welcome Home Troops” banner.

she and council are saddened by the decision… and “hope that every consideration be given to some possible further plans for the Weatherly plant.” The plant employs approximately 140, with a projected 70 jobs terminated by December.

The 7th grade class at Fairview Elementary School held a special day as their school year and time at Fairview ended on June 13. Next year, they will be students at the Crestwood Junior High School. 94 names are listed.

Dennison Township supervisors scheduled a meeting for next week to enter into an MJM Printing advertised agreement with White Haven Borough for sewage collection. photocopies for 20¢ each.

Weatherly Borough extended a five year franchise agreement with the current cable TV service supplier — Cable TV. They had asked for a 15 year agreement.

The Delaware River Basin Commission requested that Weatherly residents look to conserve water.

The Weatherly Municipal Authority advertised Assets and Liabilities of $1,936,567, and the balance of receipts and disbursements of $564,441.

The Penn Lake Association invited everyone to their Ham & Egg Breakfast this Sunday, at the Penn Lake Community Center. Adults paid $3.25 and Federal Mogul, corporate parent of Wagner Electric who children paid $2.25. make automotive electronics Photos were printed from in the former Tung-Sol plant this year’s Wrecker Girls Basin Weatherly, has announced ketball Camp, held June 17 to that they will discontinue 21. making products here.

Weatherly Borough manager With the season wrapped Beverly Knepper gave a stateup, there was no WHASA ment at the July Weatherly news column by Ed Gower.

Council meeting, noting that

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

Penn Lake Park Boro is accepting bids for the acquisition and installation of street signs in the boro. Bids will be accepted until 8/10/2021. Direct questions to Penn Lake Roadmaster, 570-5741013. You can also direct questions to the Penn LakeBorough Secretary at: plpborosecretary@ yahoo.com or 570-443-8017. The bid is also posted on PennBid.

Summer Slam set The Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy will host its annual Summer Slam Baseball and Softball Camp for boys and girls 6 to 18 years old from July 26-29. Sessions are 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at PNC Field in Moosic. The cost is $165. Visit www.electriccitybaseball.com to register or get more information.

ALA sponsoring blood drive The Red Cross is experiencing a critical blood shortage.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 is sponsoring a blood drive on July 19 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held at Citizens Fire Company #1, 107 Spring Street, Weatherly.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Weatherly to schedule an appointment. Please remember to wear your mask and bring photo ID to your blood drive appointment.

Be a Hero! Call and make an appointment to donate the Gift of Life!

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dennison Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA. 18661. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider an application by Anthony D’Angio for the property located at 319 Middleburg Road, Dennison Township (White Haven), PA. 18661, located in a C-1 District.

The applicant seeks to construct a 40′ x 60′ pole barn as accessory use. Variances required for this proposed use include: Reduction in the required side yard setback distance along Ice Lake Road from 25 feet to 16 feet.

Reduction in the required side yard setback along the side bordering Wright Creek from 25 feet to 10 feet.

Exceeding maximum lot coverage at 19%. The maximum lot coverage in the C-1 District is 7%.

A copy of the full text of the application and supporting material are on file and available for public inspection by appointment at the Dennison Township Municipal Building by contacting Township Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at (570) 443-8190 or an electronic copy may be obtained by email by contacting John Varaly at (jvaraly@ptd.net).

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IN RE: ESTATE OF HARRIET A. LITHKOUSKY, a/k/a HARRIET LITHKOUSKY, Deceased, late of the Borough of Weatherly, County LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, of Carbon and Commonwealth of that Letters Testamentary have Pennsylvania been issued by the Register of Notice is hereby given that Wills of Carbon County Pennsylvania in the Estate of Hanna A. Letters of Testamentary have Hentrz a/k/a Hanna Hentz, late been granted in the Estate of of 3221 Maple Street, Weatherly, Harriet A. Lithkousky, a/k/a Carbon County, PA to the Co-Ex- Harriet Lithkousky, who died on ecutors, Lori Jane Kaschak, 954 the 27th day of December, 2020.

Norman Street, Weatherly PA All persons having claims against 18255 and David Brian Danishef- the estate are requested to make sky, of 12 Orchard Lane, Sugar- known the same, and all persons loaf, PA 18249. All persons indebt- indebted to the decedent to make ed to said estate are requested to payment without delay to the make payment, and those having Testator, Leonard Lithkousky, 543 claims to present the same with- West Main Street, Weatherly, PA, out delay to the Administrator or 18255, or his attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, to: ESQUIRE Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire 121 Carbon Street Gillespie, Miscavige Post Office Box 49 & Ferdinand LLC Weatherly PA 18255 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 7/15 Drums PA 18222

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IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY ANNE APPEL, a/k/a MARY ANN APPEL, Deceased, late of the Township Lausanne, County of Carbon and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Estate of Mary Anne Appel, a/k/a Mary Ann Appel, who died on the 7th day of May, 2021. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Administrator, Charles C. Appel, 123 Evergreen Drive, Thornhurst, PA, 18424, or his attorney: CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE 121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly PA 18255

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WH council agrees to seek meeting with Casey on impact of White Haven Center closing

by Ruth Isenberg

well as members of the business community, to Parents and friends of express to him the negative White Haven Center residents impact the closing scheduled haven’t given up on their fight for this fall would have. against the closure of the inCouncil agreed to have stitution. Susan Jennings, borough manager Linda Szoke whose 29-year old son is a schedule a meeting with Sen. resident, called in to the White Casey.

Haven borough council meetResidents of Woodhaven ing on June 28 to seek help in raised questions about setting up a face-to-face clearing and tree cutting on meeting with Senator Bob the north side of the lake, Casey. alleging that development of She explained that between that area would not be the White Haven Center possible because of wetlands and the Polk Center parents concerns. groups, $213,000 has been Manager Szoke noted that raised. Their lawyer has filed the land is privately owned, a complaint against the state, and the plans for lots had and counter-complaints have been approved for many been filed as well. years. Solicitor Donald Sen. Casey, she said, is only Karpowich added that the corresponding with the groups borough did not have control that oppose institutions like over the covenants of a private the White Haven Center. She development.

Woodhaven resident Joe would like borough council, as Kernan complained about odors from Standard Farms, and began an exchange regarding an email he had sent, which Szoke termed verbal abuse, and he said was not threatening, obscene or foul. Atty. Karpowich brought Philip J. Jeffries the discussion to a close, saying “This is public comment, Funeral Home not public argument.” He & Cremation Services noted that council had held an A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. executive session prior to the 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

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meeting to discuss personnel and potential litigation, and urged patience, also noting that as private citizens, people have the right to hire an attorney of their own to bring legal action.

Engineer’s Report Engineer Don Totino told council that PennDOT is still reviewing the Route 437 Stop sign plan, which is included in the ARLE grant application being submitted, along with decorative crosswalks.

The White Haven Zoning Map has been updated and digitized, and will be available on the borough’s website.

Solicitor Three proposals for the next phase of work on the borough building were received from Peters Consultants, Strosser Baer Architects LLC, and Barry Isett Associates.

One proposal was received for stormwater improvements from BCM Engineers.

The proposals will go through a scoring process for action in July.

A change was made to the contract for part-time police officers, allowing up to 1,560 hours per month at a rate of $22 per hour. The only benefits are prorated vacation

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hours, and time-and-a-half for holiday hours.

A memorandum of understanding was added to the existing police contract that all new hires will be paid $22/ hour if they do not enroll in the borough’s benefit plan; if they do, their rate will be the wage set in the collective bargaining agreement, $18.50/hour.

Part-time officer Richard Mocafin was moved to fulltime; it will not affect the police budget.

payment. The 2013 Silverado will be offered for sale on Munici-bid.

Charles Frederick Penz and Steven Biscardi were added as part-time police officers by unanimous vote. Council member Bob Lamson said that calls have increased, and they need to stay on top of them.

Mayor Fred Meier raised the issue of lights to be installed at Lehigh Park, and work on the roof of the pavilion at Hemlock Park. Replacement of the roof at Linesville Park Manager was underway as of the date of the meeting.

Work is moving along on The mayor also asked what the borough building. was happening with the Equipment and furnishings Honor Roll. Manager Szoke are being ordered, including suggested a meeting with key computer equipment costing people from veterans organi$19,984.91 from Slick Cyber zations and those involved in Systems through the DCED previous efforts to improve grant. the Honor Roll be scheduled Szoke hopes to move in by for some time in August. the end of July, and to hold Taxes of $4,968.95 were the August meeting in the new space. Another extension will received from tax collector Kathy Oross, as well as not be granted to the $1,474.90 in real estate contractor. transfer tax and $1,078.92 in Notices of violation were delinquent payments. filed on derelict or problem Public works supervisor Joe properties. A couple have Wychock reported brush been resolved, with no cutting, with paving to be response on the others. done and potholes to be A start date has not been patched in the next few weeks. established for construction Bills were approved for of the Library park. The work should take about three weeks payment.

Present were council once it starts. members Charlie Best, Mike Council president John D’Angola, Klem, Lamson, Klem issued an invitation to Harvey Morrison, and Zane the dedication of the new Writer, with John Zugarek via firehouse on July 17 — see ad Zoom. on page 6 for details.

Council meets next on Council approved the Monday, July 26, at 7 p.m. in purchase of a 2021 Dodge Durango for $45,554 through the John Murphy Room at the Co-Stars, using $10,000 from White Haven Area Community Library. the grant received through Senator Yudichak as the down

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FEMA may provide Penn Lake dam grant

by Seth Isenberg

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant of $301,000.

Penn Lake Borough taxpayThere are a few issues to be ers got some good news about resolved before this becomes the dam project during the certain. The grant will require July regular supervisors meet- a 25% match — $75,250. The ing. A notice was received that borough is checking to see the borough is likely to get a if the fees paid for the engi-

News from WACL

The Weatherly Area Community Library is participating in the Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” Program.

By purchasing a pass for $5, customers are entitled to a 25% discount on all purchases on Wednesday, October 20.

The pass is good for in-store purchases only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Passes can be purchased at the Weatherly Area Community Library or from Library board members. For questions/inquire about purchasing a shopping pass, call the Library at 570-427-5085.

Free Books for kids Children in Carbon County now have access to free, high-quality books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

This program is sponsored by the Carbon County Community Foundation and St. Luke’s University Health Network – Carbon Campuses.

The Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, carefully curated and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age 5, no matter their family’s income.

Parents of children under the age of 5 who reside in Carbon County or Coaldale can register for the program by visiting the Registration Page at Carbon County Community Foundations’ website. Books will automatically be mailed each month to the child’s home, making it a fun reading package that kids can look forward to regularly.

Participating in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library increases the time parents and caregivers spend reading to their children each week. In addition to the reading benefits, it’s free.

The Carbon County Community Foundation website is: https://www.cccfoundpa. org

Letters to the Editor Policy

Letters to the Editor are welcome on any subject. They may be mailed to 211 Main Street, White Haven PA 18661 or e-mailed to journalnews@pa.metrocast.net. Letters must include a signature, which will be published, and a phone number for verification purposes, which will not. Topics of local interest are preferred, and form letters will not be published. Perference will be given to letters sent exclusively to this publication. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. The Editor reserves the right to edit for clarity. Letters which could be considered slander or libel will not be published, nor will personal attacks.

neer would count towards the match.

Streamline Engineering and Thoroughbred Engineering have been chosen to do the initial engineering assessment. Thoroughbred will do the geotechnical aspects. The borough’s Dam Advisory Group felt that they had the best proposal in terms of having an understanding of the Borough’s needs, and also in terms of price. To get

started, Council approved a motion to accept Streamline’s engagement letter for FEMA grant resolution issues, not to exceed $10,000.

Due to the significant amount of paperwork and management surrounding federal grants, Jim Brozena was asked to take on the role of grant manager. Brozena is the consultant who was instrumental in putting together the grant applica-

tions. Council approved a motion to accept Brozena’s proposal and Scope of Work to be the grant manager at a rate of $150/ hour, not to exceed $15,000.

And to finish on another happy note, four Penn Lake children ran a lemonade stand that raised $300 towards the dam fund. Borough council offered many thanks.

More about this meeting in the next Journal-Herald.

Inspiring Thoughts

by Ann Adams

I could have reached out and touched it, but I just kept walking. I didn’t dare stop and Fear is a good thing. One look. does not often hear that, but I think he was as surprised fear is a gift of God when it is as I was. It was October so I placed correctly. It makes us suppose he was not very aware of danger and enables us to deal with emergencies. It hungry and was not interested triggers an adrenalin rush that in eating me.

When I reached the end of energizes our body into necesthe Laurel Street, I stopped sary action. and looked back. He was still Most of us are fearful of there. When I went to work, I something: snakes, heights, drove that way, and there was the dark, public speaking, no big, black thing. It was a bears…

Many people have bear sto- bear!

Fear can be a bad thing ries; here is mine. One early when it is misplaced and October morning I was out for my daily walk down by the keeps us from accomplishing what we were meant to do. It Weatherly Foundry. It was still a bit dark and I was alone. can paralyze us into taking no On my daily walk I used the action at all.

If we know the Lord, He time to recite Bible verses I promises to be with us in had memorized. I was saying fearful situations. The writer James 3:7, “For every kind of of Hebrews says: “Be content beasts, and of birds, and of with such things as you have, serpents, and of things in the for He Himself has said, ‘I will sea, is tamed, and has been never leave you nor forsake tamed of mankind: but the tongue can no man tame; it is you.’ So, we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will an unruly evil, full of deadly not fear. What can man do to poison.” me?’”

I glanced to my right and Some would like to see a saw a huge, black something risk-free life. We must take the size of a Volkswagen bug. some risk; otherwise, we It just stood there. I knew it would never ride in a car or had to be a bear.

plane, never leave our homes, never speak to a stranger, never live!

Of course, we should minimize unnecessary risk when we can. Unfortunately, some seem to love risk, and that can be risky indeed.

There is one fear that we should not try to overcome, the fear of God. Proverbs says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

God is loving, just and holy.

He gave us life and He gave us His Word, the Bible, as an instruction manual. We would be wise to follow its instructions.

Jesus said: “I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! (Luke 12:5).

The Bear One day when walking

I met a bear.

He was big and black

And gave me a scare.

I just kept walking,

And later I thought I could have petted him;

It was only a thought.

—Ann Adams

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Legion to dedicate time capsule

The Weatherly American Legion Dietrich-Luhman Post 360 is holding a dedication ceremony on Saturday, July 24, at 10 a.m. for a Time Capsule honoring the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. The capsule was put together by Weatherly Area School District, American Legion Post 360, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 and residents of Weatherly.

Speakers will be post commander Christopher Keller; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 president Georgeann Herling; and Shane Moran, a teacher at Weatherly Area School District.

The Auxiliary will provide refreshments after the ceremony at the post. The public is welcome.

Shoener honored Wilkes University student Autumn Shoener of White Haven was honored with the Outstanding Graduate Award in Spanish from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She also received the Outstanding Special Education Award from the School of Education.

Shoener was recognized as part of the University’s annual academic awards for graduating seniors for achievements in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the School of Education, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and the Passan School of Nursingduring the 2021 commencement exercises.

Seth’s Sightings

Thunder and lightning have been a daily thing, it seems, starting when the leftover weather from Elsa came through. We’ve learned that Bull, our German Shorthair Pointer, hates the loud noise — and he also hated the fireworks noises.

We kept close to the house as neither of us were feeling 100 percent. The hot weather saps my strength — I’m just too much of a northern boy, raised where temperatures rarely topped 80. It seems that the extra heat helped us both towards producing kidney stones, too. It’s been hard to get a good night’s sleep.

Stones or no, the Briggs Farm Blues Festival outside of

Nescopeck was at the end of last week, and we were working hard to be able to attend.

The weather didn’t cooperate for the 70s Night on Thursday — heavy rains.

Friday, the remnant of Elsa gave the area a good wetdown and it was raining as the festival started. However, I used Accuweather to track the last of the heavy rain, actually driving through the last of the rainstorms to be at the concert site when those rains quit. I walked into the concert grounds as the clouds broke up and things were starting to dry out.

The star of the evening was Anna Popovich, who gave a fantastic show. She performed almost to midnight, so it was a

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by Seth Isenberg

late night getting home.

I like it best to arrive at this festival as the sun is setting.

I tend to get red and crispy sitting in the sun. Ruth and I arrived toward sunset on Saturday, then found our group and settled in for good performances by Victor Wainwright and his band, followed by Shemekia Copeland. She closed out the event with a really, really strong performance. It was another late night, but it was worth it.

At the blues festival there were a ton of fireflies, and now we’re sighting them everywhere.

In other sightings, the wild rhododendron that is blooming beautifully all around our area is beginning to go past peak.

There are still spots where they’re showing their best, including a long stretch within Hickory Run State Park.

Monday night, I had left something in the car and needed to go out after 12:30 a.m. to get it. I stepped off the front stoop and heard a sound, so I made some noise and discovered a doe in the next yard — looking at me. She

did not flee, but sauntered off.

The next morning, I discovered that she was there to get some drops from my apple trees. My trees are dropping small to medium green apples, so I expect she’ll be back.

This weekend is the weekend for our local Native Americans to host the Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow at Camp Rotawanis, the scout camp in Drums. We attended this event last year and can heartily recommend it. There are some terrific crafts for sale.

If the weather cooperates on Friday, Ruth and I are looking at a dash to Benton to attend the Frontier Days rodeo.

It’s just an hour from White Haven. We want to go early enough to check out some of the vendors. If the weather is bad, we’ll try Saturday night.

Show time is 7:30.

The start of the Pocono Mountain Music Festival is July 23, with six shows over two weekends.

And if we can squeeze it in, we hope to attend the PA Shakespeare Festival’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

performance on their outdoor stage on the 24th. That’s also the night the White Haven Firemen’s Club has its outdoor band night with North of 40 in their parking lot.

We’ve just heard from the Carbon County Fair — and are adding their shows to our list of fun in August. First up will be Musikfest. Two years ago, we went to the Fair in the late afternoon, and then continued on to a night at Musikfest.

There are three afternoons and nights worth of good music that we can get to, with our schedule and list of bands that we want to hear — so more about this in the next couple of weeks.

Don’t miss the dedication of the new White Haven Firehouse on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m., with refreshments and music.

The Weatherly Festival has announced its return for the 27th and 28th of August, Friday and Saturday.

We are seeing a return of our summertime fun. I look forward to seeing many of you out again at these events (it was nice to see some of you at Briggs).

Class of ’70 reunion nears Payment is due on August 4 for the Crestwood High School Class of 1970 class reunion.

This 50th class reunion will be held at Edgewood the weekend of September 10-11 The final class meeting will be held at the Wright Township Park Pavilion on Sunday, August 15, from 1-3 p.m.

All classmates are urged to attend.

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TBD Improv comes to the Freeland Park Pavilion TBD Improv, an improv theater group from Northeast Pennsylvania, performs at the Freeland Park Pavilion, next to the YMCA, on July 16 at 7 p.m. In a series of skits, games, and audience participation, the show, with the theme of “What is the Mean-

ing of Life?”, is created entirely on the spot, with suggestions from the audience.

The group is composed of actors from Freeland, Nuremberg, and Weatherly and has been together for five years, performing locally at cafés, parties, and fundraisers.

Capriotti’s fundraiser at Salem UCC Salem United Church of Christ in Weatherly is holding a Capriotti’s Frozen Food Fundraiser. Items being offered include: • 5 lb. bag of frozen chicken fingers, $26.50 • 4 doz. frozen pierogies in a bag, $16.50/bag • Personal 9” Italian Stromboli, $7.50 • Homemade frozen meatballs, 25 ct., heat and eat, $17

All orders must be paid in advance, and are due by August 12. Checks should be made out to Salem United Church of Christ.

Delivery will be in the social hall on Friday, August 20, from 4-6 p.m. To place an order, call: Dolores, 570-4557962; Linda, 570-455-1863; Margaret, 570-427-4136; or Theresa 570-427-4321.

TBD IMPROVE: Clockwise from front left, Seth Mansor, Brook Selby, Nate Spanos and Amanda Miller.

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Centenary United Methodist Church, Carbon Street, Weatherly will hold a Homemade Bake Sale on Friday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. A variety of tasty homemade sweet treats

will be available. Those baking are asked to have their items at the church Thursday evening July 15 between 5:306:30 or Friday morning before 11.

Brook Selby, one of the original cast members, says, “We want our community to have more fun places they can go to be together and have contact with other humans out there! It’s important for all of us to know we are all in this together.”

TBD Improv seeks to create a judgment-free environment that allows people to see what is good around them, laugh, and connect with others.

Cast member Amanda Miller has reflected on how improv theater intersects with her everyday life. “This journey is full of shared laughter, uncovering the unexpected, being surprised together, and making connections. It’s in finding things in common with others that we can each say, ‘Aha! I’m not the only one who feels this way or has experienced that.’ Soon we find we share more with those around us than we had previously thought, and strangers become people who aren’t so strange to us anymore.”

TBD Improv is planning monthly shows. Admission to Friday’s event is $2 per person. Follow TBD Improv on Facebook: facebook.com/ tbdimprovpa and Instagram @tbdimprovpa.

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Free home selling tips program scheduled at Heritage Hill Attention, seniors—Did you know it’s a seller’s market? If you’re considering a move to senior living, now is the time to ready your home for sale. Learn more at Heritage Hill Senior Community, located at 800 Sixth St.,

in Weatherly, on Thursday, July 29, at 6 p.m.

There is a robust housing demand sweeping the country. Hear from Mary Enck Realty Inc., an industry expert, and discover how you can ready your home with

selling tips to take advantage of the booming real estate market.

RSVPs required; please contact Rachael at 570-427-4500 or rtimm@heritagehillsenior. com.

Last month members of ALA Unit 360 presented Brownie Troop # 34320 with a “Good Deed Award.”

The girls collected 120 gently used coats in late fall and held a distribution event at Tweedle Park. The remaining coats were given to Shepherd House for distribution at the food distribution events. Front row from left, Mackenzie Graham, Alexis Masterson, Jessica Antolick, Olivia Stewart, Madison Sipler, and Sophia Stewart. Back row, Betty Henry, Donna Thomas, Georgeann Herling, and Theresa D’Andrea.

Sports camp for kids in Weatherly Faith Church, Weatherly is holding a week-long Mega Sports Camp for kids, August 9 through 13 at the Weatherly Elementary School fields from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Children ages 3 through 12 will learn about sports, discover character-building concepts, and will have a whole lot of fun, choosing from

cheerleading, karate, basketball, soccer, track & field, and preschool.

Snacks and drinks will be provided. The week will end on Friday with a surprise visit from our local fire company (plan on getting wet).

To register call the church at 570-578-8005

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Sports Briefs Marian volleyball has youth program

noted closer to camp date.

Interested families/students, Maria Serina, Marian Cath- please complete Marian olic High School’s new head Catholic Summer Youth girls’ volleyball coach, is host- Athletic Camp interest form ing free outdoor, co-ed youth at https://forms.gle/vFP7aybvolleyball sessions on July bHHVjva9f7 to pre-register.

Please visit www.mari18 and Aug. 1 from 3-4 p.m. ancatholichs.org/youthat the school in Hometown.

The sessions are open to boys camps to print and complete and girls entering grades 4-8. photo release, medical and diAnyone interested can register ocesan waiver forms, and sign up. For questions about any of at http://forms.gle/MPgwthe programs contact athleticgVqVBrVF8sV79 dept@mariancatholichs.org.

The following is the remainGHYSA signups ing camp schedule: are under way Youth Cheer - July 19-22, The Greater Hazleton Youth 5-8 p.m., for students enSoccer Association is current- tering kindergarten-eighth ly accepting players for the fall grade; $40 per participant.

Cap is 30. T-shirt included.

2021 recreation league. The Youth Running - July 19league is open to players 4-18 22, 8-11 a.m., for students years old. Participants must entering first-eighth grades; be 4 in 2021. The season is early August through the end $45 per participant. T-shirt included. of October.

Girls Youth Soccer - Aug. 6, Registration and payment 8 a.m. until noon, for girls enis online only at the GHYSA tering kindergarten through website http://www.ghysa. fourth grades; $45 per particicom. Registration is subject pant. T-shirt included; to availability and late fees Aug. 7, 8 a.m. until noon, apply. For more information for girls entering fifth-eighth please check the website or grades; $45 per participant. contact the registrar, Tracy, T-shirt included. by email at ghysa@live.com

Marian schedules youth camps

Marian Catholic High School will be hosting various Youth athletic camps through the summer. All camps will be held on the school campus at 166 Marian Avenue in Hometown. Any area student is welcome to register.

There is a maximum cap for participants for each camp, please see details below.

Standard CDC guidelines will be followed unless otherwise

Electric City Summer Slam set

The Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy will host its annual Summer Slam Baseball and Softball Camp for boys and girls 6 to 18 years old from July 26-29. Sessions are 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at PNC Field in Moosic. The cost is $165. Visit www.electriccitybaseball.com to register or get more information.

Readers—want your organization’s activities featured in these pages?

Send news tips, press releases and photos to the editor at journalruth@ pa.metrocast.net, or call 570-215-0204xt2.

Summer programs via Weatherly Library The Weatherly Area Community Library is hosting a Summer STEM Program through the CSLWP on Tuesday, July 20, from 1–2 p.m.

Children in grades K through 5 are eligible to participate.

Registration is required for this program by calling the Library at 570-427-5085.

First come-first served basis.

The Carbon, Schuylkill, Luzerne, Wayne and Pike STEM Ecosystem is one of 94 across the globe and one of eight PA ecosystems in the STEM Learning Ecosystem Initiative. CSLWP stands for Cultivating STEM Learning and Workforce Preparation.

Our local partners are working to build STEM pathways from preschool through career.

The goal is to promote STEM learning for ALL students and arm them with 21st Century employability skills.

The CSLWP STEM Ecosystem mission to “be a catalyst to build a strong collaborative effort among educational institutions, businesses, and community members resulting in a successful workforce through intentional STEM initiatives.” The STEM Learning Ecosystem initiative empowers communities to bring together local partners to create systemic change to ensure underserved and underrepresented students

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develop STEM knowledge and skills they need to learn and thrive in today’s world. STEM Learning Ecosystems provide the architecture for cross-sector learning, offering all young people access to STEM-rich learning environments so they can develop important skills and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math throughout preK-16.

A donation of 10 related books will be given to the library. Children will also be provided with a STEM activity kit for each participating student to take home and complete.

Summer Reading The Weatherly Area Community Library Summer Reading Program will be held on July 16 and 23, and August 6 and 13 from 9:30–1:30 p.m.

This Reading Program is open to children ages 3 – 7 years of age. Register for this program by calling the Library at 570427-5085.

The theme this year is “Tale of Tales.” The children will be learning about many different animals, along with having the opportunity to see in person some different animal friends.

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Legion Baseball

Mt. Post reaches Sr. Legion final Mt. Post 781 defeated Back Mountain 5-2 last week to advance to the finals of the Wyoming Valley American Legion baseball playoffs.

The winners jumped Back Mountain with a four-run first inning and never looked back, riding the pitching of starter Mike Geroski and reliever Max Albee. The two combined on a seven-hitter with 11 strikeouts and just

one walk, with starter Geroski (nine strikeouts) earning the win. Geroski also helped the cause with a two-run triple in that big first inning.

Back Mountain cut the lead in half with a two-run third inning on RBIs from Justin Peters and S. Barrouk, but Geroski and Albee held them off the board the rest of the way. Nico Schwartz and Francisco

Mindoza both had two hits, the latter driving in a run.

Nick Kreuzer had an RBI hit, and Collin Williams also had a hit for Mt. Post 781.

Peters, A. Conrad and B. Osipowez all had two hits for Back Mountain, and M. Timinski rounded out the attack with a single. A. Burkhardt went the distance on the mound, fanning three and walking four.

Local golfers shine at WVCC Jr. Invite Area golfers fared well at the 2021 Wyoming Valley Country Club Junior Invitational held last week. Hazleton Area High

School graduate Marin Dremock, who now golfs for Eastern University, won the women’s college division, carding

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a 76. Crestwood grad Evie Williams (86) of Bridgewater was second to Dremock in the women’s college division.

Meanwhile, Hazleton Area’s Jacob Palermo won the high school boys grades 11-12 division with a round of 80, while Crestwood’s Owen Blazick (82) was second to Palermo.

Bobby Lugiono of Millersville University won the men’s college division with a 71. He was followed by current Penn State Hazleton teammates Jeremy Harper (75) and Joey Rebarchick (82), who golfed scholastically at Crestwood and Hazleton Area, respectively.

Hanover Area’s Kyleen McCance (75) and Elk Lake’s Chloe Sipe (80) finished 1-2 in the high school girls 11-12 division, with Hazleton Area’s Isabelle Seratch (91) third.

Crestwood’s Tommy Biscotti (84) was edged out by Tunkhannock’s Caleb Georgetti (83) and Hanover Area’s Nick Schiel (83) in the boys grades 9-10 division, finishing in third place.

Tunkhannock’s Hallie Brown won the 9-10 girls division with an 81.

The WEATHERLY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION presented a plaque to the student in each grade, 6 through 8, attaining the highest average in that grade.

Shown from left are Rebecca Caldwell, 6th grade; Grace Portell, 7th grade; and Ava Sahaida, 8th grade.

Summer Biathlon in Nescopeck The Pennsylvania Biathlon Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary at this summer’s biathlon on its original course at the Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club this Saturday, July 17, at 9:30 a.m.

Participants will run at least 5 kilometers, but a little more if their aim is off. There’s a penalty loop of 70 meters for each missed target. After running the first loop, participants shoot at five targets from a prone position with .22-caliber rifles, run their penalty loops and second lap of the course. During their second stop at the rifle range, they shoot while standing, do penalty loops and take their final trip around the course to the finish line.

To enter, people need neither a rifle nor experience.

The club provides rifles for the contest. Just arrive at 8 a.m. to take the clinic for beginners. Spectators and volunteers are welcome. Contestants must be at least 12 years-old. All contestants will compete for specially designed medals in their age groups.

Registration is $25, and participants receive a T-shirt, chances to win raffles and admission to a light lunch after the race.

Forms for registering are at NEPARunner.com or Pabiathlon.com. For more information, contact Frank and Barb Gaval at 570-788-4219 or barb123@ptd.net.

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Journal-Herald Sports

On the Sly

Sports year was beyond incredible

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor The 2020-21 scholastic sports year is now cataloged with all the others that have come before it. This one, however, is deserving of an asterix or two next to it, for many reasons. It will forever be remembered as the sports year after the pandemic, even though much of it played out while COVID-19 was still wreaking havoc on our nation and the world.

This sports year was about focus, perseverance, overcoming odds, and climbing tall mountains.

Teams came together for common goals, despite the many extra hurdles that were thrown their way. They started the sports calendar wearing masks at both practice and in games. There were daily temperature checks, health screenings and testing.

Teams had to social distance as much as possible, even while practicing. A positive test, or contract tracing linked to a positive test, could mean a program shutdown for two weeks. And, for much of the year, fans were either banned from events, or venues were limited in capacity.

Through all of this, I witnessed some of the most remarkable individual and team accomplishments in my 30-plus years in this business, right here in 2020-21.

Locally, teams and individuals at both Weatherly Area

and Crestwood high schools enjoyed record-setting performances that ranked among the best, if not the best, in program history.

At Weatherly, the Wrecker boys’ cross country team won the district championship for the first time, advancing to states as a team. The golf and boys’ soccer teams excelled, the boys’ basketball team enjoyed a 15-win season and advanced to the playoffs, and the girls’ basketball team ended a long futility streak by beating Marian.

This spring, the softball team roared to a division championship and into the district playoffs, overcoming a late-season COVID shutdown to do so. And the baseball team made its long-awaited return, fielding a young team that competed and will grow in the coming seasons.

Crestwood’s sports year was off the charts.

The football team went unbeaten through the season en route to the District 2 5A championship, and was not defeated until meeting up with Jersey Shore in the state playoffs. The field hockey team, meanwhile, brushed aside an early slide by winning a district championship. The boys’ golf team was outstanding again, and the girls’ cross country team went unbeaten for the division championship. The boys’ soccer team completed the fall season by adding another district title to its record.

The boys’ basketball team had one of its best seasons ever, going unbeaten in WVC Division I play, winning the District 2 5A title, and throwing a huge scare into perennial power Chester in the state playoffs before falling in overtime.

This spring, the Crestwood boys’ lacrosse team won another district title and made it all the way to the state semifinals in another banner season. The girls’ lacrosse

and boys’ tennis teams also shined, and the Comet track and field teams excelled, getting four runners to the state meet.

In Weatherly, the individual performances were equally impressive. Seniors such as Scotty Zoscin, Ashley James, and the Colecio triplets — Antonio, Amanda and Alexis — won’t be forgotten after their multi-sport, multistandout careers.

At Crestwood, Ryan

Petrosky, Trey Zabroski, Mike and Jacob Zaleski, Ryan Harding, Marcus Vieney, Alex Romanoski and many others had amazing senior seasons across two and three sports each.

Junior Molly DeMarzo left us eager for her upcoming senior season after she dominated the district cross country and track scenes, reaching the state meet in both. And girls’ lacrosse phenom Isabella See SPORTS YEAR, page 15

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Jr. Babe Ruth roundup

White Haven Aces still undefeated The White Haven Aces ran their record to 11-0 with a 14-1 victory over Freeland Blue in Valley Jr. Babe Ruth action early this week. Nate Stortz pitched a complete game, striking out seven, and helping his own cause with a double and single.

Michael Muth led the Aces at the plate, going 3-for-3, while Caleb McManus went 2-for-2, and also threw out two would-be base stealers from behind the plate.

Ben Keil doubled, Ty McDermott singled, and nine different players scored runs in the Aces’ latest win.

Darien Harashak laced an RBI-single and Caden Nolasco also singled for Freeland Blue.

White Haven 14, Service Electric 2 - The Aces won their 10th straight last Wednesday, easing past Valley East Service Electric in a game played in

Butler Township. Devin Fairchild pitched a complete game for the Aces, striking out seven without an earned run. He helped himself with a single.

Ben Keil led the Aces’ hitting assault with two triples and a double, while Ty McDermott collected a single, double and triple. Liam Off and Caleb McManus each singled twice, Michael Muth doubled, and Maison Petzold and Nate Stortz both singled.

Keil, McManus, and Petzold shined defensively.

Sam Miller pitched four strong innings while Ty Herness and Mason Marolo singled to pace Service Electric.

White Haven 1, Freeland Red 0 - Ben Keil hurled a no-hitter as White Haven edged Freeland Red in a pitchers’ duel last week. Keil struck out 12 batters and helped his cause with two singles and

Race for CDH Foundation fundraiser July 31 The seventh annual Race for CDH, Arianna’s CDH Foundation, will be held at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 31 at the Eagle Rock Resort, off Route 924 west of Hazleton. A 5-kilometer walk, 5k and 10k runs, and free kid run are included.

Food, music and awards for more than 10 age groups also

are part of the event. There will also be tricky trays, Arianna’s CDH Foundation is a non-profit organization that assists children and their families with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

To register or get more information, visit www.raceforcdh.com or call 570-579-6888.

months. I saw them both at every sporting event I covered at their respective Continued from page 14 schools, and they did a great job of making sure the protoCaporuscio made us wonder cols were being followed, and what her ceiling is after a teams and fans remained as record-breaking sophomore safe as possible. season.

In the spring, Zoscin — along There are many, many more with all the athletic directors athletes not named here who in District 11 — shared the Don also excelled, contributing to some of the most team success Bricker Award given annually to the district’s top athletic I’ve ever seen at these two director. schools in one sports year.

There are many others to And, there were many champions behind the scenes salute.

To the maintenance workers that helped make this sports who did extra cleaning and year possible. made sure gyms and fields The athletic directors, were sanitary and safe. including Scott Zoscin at To the athletic trainers Weatherly and Dean Ambosie and staff, who made sure the at Crestwood, did incredible student-athletes were always work keeping the whole priority Number 1. athletic process moving To the head coaches and forward, safely and efficiently.

They were constantly juggling their assistants, who navigated their teams through some schedules and officiating difficult waters, and yet still crews as they tried keeping maintained their high level of up with the ever-changing play. times of the past nine

To the parents and families, who made the many sacrifices at home that are so often forgotten about.

And especially to you, the athletes, I salute you!

Your performance on the field, on the court, and on the course was outstanding.

Even better, the passion and purpose with which you played was inspirational.

I interviewed many of you during the year, some after games, others for features, and still others for an athlete of the week feature I do in Hazleton. I came away from every one of them impressed.

To a person, everyone I interviewed was genuinely just grateful to be playing, period, during a most difficult 2020.

I could feel your passion for your sport, for this part of your lives.

And when I spoke to you, these qualities rang out: Mature. Polite. Intelligent.

Goal-oriented. Grateful.

Selfless.

For what you have been through this past year-plus, how you’ve handled yourself, and how you’ve made your teammates, your community and yourselves better, I salute you on an incredible performance!

To all who made it through and had a hand in this sports year, congratulations on a job well done.

scored the game’s only run for the Aces. Maison Petzold hit a triple and Devin Fairchild doubled for the winners.

John Drobnock pitched an excellent game in defeat for Freeland Red, fanning eight and not allowing an earned run.

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Journal-Herald Sports

Once on top of Formula 1, today Ferrari languishes in the second tier

by Mark Gero Only a few team names stand out in the history of Formula 1 racing, and Ferrari is one. Ferrari is the only team that has participated in the sport since its beginning in 1950, and the company has distinguished itself over the decades with 15 Drivers’ World Titles, 16 Constructors’ Championships, and participation in over 900 Grand Prix. The names of those who have driven and won in Ferrari’s are some of the top names in motor racing,

including Niki Lauda, Gilles Villeneuve, Michael Schumacher, and Fernando Alonso.

But recent times have not been kind to The Prancing Horse. The team and its drivers had a dry spell from the 1980s through the mid-nineties, and it seems that outcome is happening again today. Sebastian Vettel was the pick to regain Ferrari’s championship footing, but he could never compete consistently with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. And now, Vettel is driving for Aston Martin.

So, will glory ever return to Maranello, Ferrari’s home base? Ferrari’s future is in the hands of two young drivers,

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Jr. Leclerc has proven he can win races for the Scuderia. Still, Max Verstappen and Red Bull have surpassed Ferrari’s quest to challenge Mercedes. The big question is why? Is it the drivers? Is a problem with technology?

No matter the reason, uneven performance now positions Ferrari in the second half of teams.

Today, The Prancing Horse competes with McLaren, not for a world championship, but third place behind Red Bull and Mercedes. But make no mistake about this: Ferrari has the most loyal fanbase in the world. The Italians are emotional about motor racing, and the Tifosi, as

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