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THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 • Volume 41 – No. 51 ©2021, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved

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Welcome to The House on the Hill

POLICE PRESENT: White Haven Police Department made a presentation as part of the event, unveiling this monument for permanent display. Shown from left are Fire Chief Dean Raudenbush, Officer Joanna Jinks, Officer Rich Mocofan, and Fire Company president Mike Dotter.

by Ruth Isenberg

RIBBON-CUTTING complete, White Haven Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 finally dedicated their new firehouse, The House on the Hill, during ceremonies Saturday, July 17. Though the facility has been serving the community for over a year, Covid-19 concerns caused the dedication to be postponed.

JH: Ruth & Seth Isenberg

“Bittersweet.” That’s what Mike Dotter termed the dedication of the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s new home on Saturday. In the midst of the general rejoicing and giving of thanks, the fire company president paid tribute to the good memories and freindships forged in the former firehouse nearby.

He wasn’t alone in saluting the past. David Raudenbush and historian/”relic” John Klem presented a history, not

only of the 11-year project to build the new firehouse, but really of the volunteer organization itself, as part of the program.

Chief Dean Raudenbush spoke of the help the company had received along the way, and the tremendous effort of the crew to see the project all the way through.

Appreciations abounded, with special mention of the See FIRE HOUSE, page 6

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Archives From The Journal-Herald Issue of July 18, 1991 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder The front page photo, by Roger Schoch, shows Homecoming Festival chairman Chickie Gower in the front seat of the lead parade vehicle, White Haven Police’s cruiser, as the Weatherly United Veterans color guard walked behind them.

Board at their June meeting.

Among the news from that meeting is that the summer library program is ongoing through Wednesday, August 14, under the direction of Jane Wiskoski (who will retire in September). Use of the athletic fields was granted to the Greater Hazleton Youth Soccer Association, and the Weatherly Midget Football League.

Foster Township Fearnots Volunteer Fire Company’s An alumni association for Weatherly Area High School is fundraising campaign is still THE JOURNAL-HERALD is printed with U.S. made soy inks on part-recycled newsprint. being formed, with its purpose short of its $35,000 goal, even © Copyright 2021, The Journal-Herald after a second mailing gained to benefit the students and district, and also Eurana Park. an additional 250 donations.

A questionnaire is being circuWhite Haven Borough lated to WHS alumni.

Council discussed open burnPlans are being finalized for ing, with the opinion that the WHASA picnic, to be Sep- there is no need for it due to tember 7 at Lehigh Park. Food the garbage collection and recycling. Chief of Police Gary will be handled by Hanna’s Shupp recommended that Ugly Mug. council not accept the resigby Ruth Isenberg Plans are nearly complete nation of part-time policeman for the annual Family Picnic This past weekend, the White Have Volunteer Fire Company Weekend at the White Haven William Feissner, pending celebrated the dedication of their new headquarters, the House Center. This year’s event kicks further discussion. Feissner’s letter cited a conflict in schedoff with a dance on Friday on the Hill. Speakers alluded to an 11-year process in turning uling due to his police duties evening, Aug. 18, with a disc the dream into reality. Pursing a goal for 11 years shows in Weatherly. jockey. There will be a makepereverance and dedication. This project took at least twice Council will investigate the your-own-sundae stand. that amount of time, and everyone involved deserves credit Saturday evening the 19th will impact on water pressure that and gratitude. a proposed new standpipe have a live band and a d.j., Some of the senior officers who spoke on Saturday were would have on the existing and food will be snacks from young firefighters when the need for a new building first the grill. Sunday is Picnic Day, water lines. The White Haven became apparent. Some of the senior officers of that period Municipal Authority recomare no longer active firefighters, though still strong supporters with a lunch of ethnic foods from various countries, along mended an increase of $15 a of the fire company and its efforts. And some of the youngest quarter in sewer rates for resifirefighters on hand this past weekend were children when the with game booths, a fishing dential users, and a graduated well and a cookie and plant process began. booth featuring Holland tulip flat rate for commercial and This crew never gave up. In the face of problems with bulbs, a used book booth, and industrial users. potential locations, lack of funding, changes in borough more. The public is invited, administration, higher than expected costs of building, and More photos of the Homeand volunteers encouraged to more challenges, they just kept stating the need and finding coming Festival parade, by come to help escort the men solutions. They experienced the problems with every fire call Roger Schoch, were inside and women who live at the they answered, and they continued to communicate the need this issue, including floats by Center to the festivities. to those who could help them. They raised money, they raised the VFW, Buttons & Bows, awareness, and most importantly they completed their misand McDoogle’s Farm, along Dedication day for the new sion — protecting the community and its residents. with an antique car driven by The benefit to the fire company is obvious. The new firehouse Weatherly Area High School East Side Borough mayor Earl was changed to October 7 by makes all of us safer, and symbolizes the perseverence and Kresge. Photos also include the Weatherly Area School dedication our volunteers have shown over the years.

Editorial

Long Time Comin’

marchers — Cub Scouts, Little League and T-ball, the Brownies of Troop 260, and the Pioneer Fife & Drum Corps of Berwick.

The L&L’s 40th annual Homecoming is advertised for July 27 and 28 with music by Driftwood on Saturday, and Whiskey Run on Sunday.

White Haven Municipal Authority advertised, asking its customers to voluntarily conserve water “due to the continued dry spell,” especially the washing of cars and watering of lawns.

After an opening loss by White Haven’s 9-10 All-Stars, the locals “pulled together and charged through this past weekend” wrote Ed Gower. The team posted two wins. Ryan Detweiler pitched, earning nine strike outs and allowing only four hits while also helping his cause with a double and a single in a 12-4 win over West Hazleton. On Sunday, the team fought back to earn a 10-9 win over Valley West. Catcher Tim Janosco threw out the tying run at home plate at the start of the sixth inning to preserve the win.

He also threw out a lead off runner in the first inning, and hit a two-run scoring single.

Next up for the team this Saturday are the Hazleton Nationals at Drums. Gower encouraged a big fan turnout.

Here at Lehigh Park, the 11-12 All-Star team lost to the Hazleton Americans on Monday, and the Summit Hill team on Thursday.

White Haven Thriftway offers a Jumbo Cantaloupe for 74¢, California lettuce for 69¢, and sweet peaches at 49¢ a pound.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

The Weatherly Borough Council meeting for July has been cancelled.

Harold Pudliner Borough Manager

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been issued by the Register of Wills of Carbon County Pennsylvania in the Estate of Hanna A. Hentrz a/k/a Hanna Hentz, late of 3221 Maple Street, Weatherly, Carbon County, PA to the Co-Executors, Lori Jane Kaschak, 954 Norman Street, Weatherly PA 18255 and David Brian Danishefsky, of 12 Orchard Lane, Sugarloaf, PA 18249. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Administrator or to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire Gillespie, Miscavige & Ferdinand LLC 3 East Butler Drive, Suite 102 Drums PA 18222 7/22

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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 7/29

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Ordinance will be enacted at a meeting of the Borough Council of East Side Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania to be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., prevailing time, at the White Haven Area Community Library located at 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, PA 18661.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF EAST SIDE BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. ENTITLED “THE EAST SIDE BOROUGH ZONING ORDINANCE” (ZONING ORDINANCE).

A summary of the contents of the Ordinance is as follows: 1. Definitions. Definitions of Family, Short Term Rental and Transient Use shall be added to the Ordinance.

2. Section 504.1 regarding permitted uses in a Commercial Recreational District shall include short term rentals subject to the conditions set forth in Section 320.

3. Section 320 shall be amended to add regulations for short term rentals.

4. Section 115 regarding Off Street Parking shall be amended to provide that short term rentals shall provide one space for every bedroom.

The full text of the Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the East Side Borough Building located at 170 Centre Street, East Side Borough, Pennsylvania. The Ordinance will be posted on the window. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The JournalHerald at The Journal-Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and may be examined there.

CAROL LENAHAN, Borough Secretary East Side Borough JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Fire, EMS grants received State Rep. Gerald Mullery has announced that a total of $324,891 in grants have been awarded to local volunteer fire and emergency medical services companies.

“Our first responders continue each and every day to answer the call during emergency situations, putting their lives on the line to save ours, even as a global pandemic was further stretching already depleted crews and resources,” Mullery said. “Many of these companies are also facing financial hardships because COVID-19 prevented critical annual fundraising from taking place. These funds will go a long way to ensure these volunteer fire and EMS companies are able to continue to serve our communities and keep us safe.”

The annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, which is overseen by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, provides funding for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads.

Grants were awarded to the following local fire and EMS companies in the 119th District: Dennison Township Volunteer Fire Co. 1, $11,520; Fearnots Volunteer Fire Co., $12,589; Freeland Fire Department, $14,193; White Haven Fire Co. No. 1, $12,233; White Haven Rescue Unit Inc. (EMS), $8,993.

Funds can be used for facilities and equipment, debt reduction, training and education, recruitment and retention, and to supplement operational expenses.

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Obituaries

MICHAEL H. REIS CHARLES ALLEN RAUCH Michael H. “Mickey” Reis, played baseball as a young local leagues, and in his youth Charles Allen Rauch, 86, man, ran cross country in of Weatherly died from he liked racing his 57 Chevy. of Pocono Lake, died July 9, college and played tennis late injuries susSurviving are sons, Kevin 2021, foltained in a M. Reis of Weatherly, and lowing a car into his seventies.

He and his wife traveled exsingle Trevor D. Reis and his wife accident in tensively in the United States vehicle Joleen of Tamaqua; brother, Blakeslee. and Europe, making new automobile Donald Reis and his wife Jody Born in friends along the way. He was accident on of Jim Thorpe; sister, Linda MarlborMonday, Shafer, wife of Robert residing ough Town- a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Blakeslee.

July 12, in Florida; grandchild, Jude ship, PA, In addition to his parents, 2021, on the Reis. Nieces and nephews also Charles was he was preceded in death by Stockton survive Michael. a son of the late Gordon and Road, at 73 years of age.

Funeral arrangements have Gladys Bardman Rauch. After his brother, Harry Rauch.

Charles is survived by his Born Sunday, February 1, been entrusted to the Philip J. attending college, he served wife of 61 years, Louise Miller 1948, in Coaldale, he was the Jeffries Funeral Home & Cre- proudly in the US Air Force. son of the late Charles and mation Services of Weatherly. During his professional years, Rauch; daughter Rebecca R. Marie (Kaniecki) Reis.

A celebration of Michael’s he worked as a manufacturing (Russell) Warde of Sharon, A graduate of Jim Thorpe life was held on July 20, from engineer in the microelectron- MA; son David C. (Bonnie) Rauch of Granby, CO; brother High School, Michael served the funeral home. ics field.

Bruce G. (Roberta) Rauch of honorably in the United States Interment with Military Charles was a talented oil painter and woodworker, and St Petersburg, FL; sister Navy during the Vietnam War Honors to be bestowed will Barbara Murphy of Mohnton, take place at Evergreen was a member of the Pocono from 1970 until 1971 as an PA; and grandchildren Thalia Cemetery, Jim Thorpe.

Mountains Arts Council. He E-3. and Thomas.

Online condolences may be enjoyed the outdoors and Michael retired from A memorial service will be made to the family at www. loved fishing, hunting and General Mills of Hazleton. held on Saturday, July 24, hiking. A lifelong athlete, he griffithsfuneralhomes.com A huge sports fan, Michael at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran enjoyed playing softball, Church, 550 PA Route 940, participating in a number of Obituary Policy: The Journal-Herald does not charge for the Blakeslee, with a visitation publication of obituaries. They are treated as news articles, and hour at 10. Officiating will be edited to fit our requirements, as are all news items.

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O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power.

O, show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (say 3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (say 3 times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who lights all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine.

The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, the request will be granted, no matter how difficult it may be.

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Fraud Watch Door to Door Scams Warm weather is here which means door-to-door sales crews are here, too. But what they’re selling isn’t always legit.

Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or services. Be wary of contractors who say they stopped by because they just happened to be in the neighborhood.

The good ones are usually too busy to roam around in search of work. Also be on guard for high pressure tactics to make a quick decision for a steep discount, and requests for payment upfront. Your best bet is to proactively seek out services if you need them, versus reacting to an unexpected sales pitch. It’s always okay to explain you don’t do business at your front door (or to not answer when strangers knock).

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Short Term Rental ordinance now law in Kidder Twp

by Seth Isenberg

Kidder’s fleet. It is in stock at the dealership, and will take “three to four weeks” to be The long journey to get rules on the books to regulate ready to go into service. The first payment will be in the short term rentals in Kidder Township has ended with the 2022 budget. The retired veunanimous adoption of a new hicle will be given to the Code ordinance at the July supervi- Enforcement department.

Kuzma reported a busy sors meeting. month in June for his departSTR owner Paul Evans was ment, with 230 total calls. at the lightly attended meeting Albrightsville Volunteer to ask questions, confirming occupancy at two per bedroom Fire Company president Rich plus four more people, and then Smallenburg asked about progress in getting emitters asking about the registration installed on the township’s cost and rules for enforcement traffic lights, so that fire apof township rules when there paratus can get the red lights is a violation. He was assured that officials cannot just enter a they need as they approach an intersection. He pointed home, but must have a out the increase in traffic in complaint to do so. the township, and the need The supervisors voted to amend the township fee sched- for safety for the apparatus ule to include the new fees that and fire personnel. Township are part of the short term rental manager Suzanne Brooks ordinance. Supervisors also vot- promised an answer by next ed to advertise a new ordinance month’s meeting.

Lake Harmony VFD chief to regulate food trucks (mobile food facilities) in the township. Ralph Lennon agreed with That ordinance will be voted on Smallenburg on the emitters.

He asked Brooks if she had at the August meeting. any luck in getting funds to Police chief Matt Kuzma was given permission to order pay to install a repeater for the a new police-package SUV, at Carbon County Comm Center’s signal into the fire house. a cost of $47,648, to replace Brooks reported ‘no progress.’ the oldest police vehicle in

St. Jude Picnic in the Grove returns The St. Jude 67th annual Picnic in the Grove will be held at 420 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, on Saturday, August 14, from 4to 10 p.m., and Sunday, August 15, from noon to 8 p.m.

Traditional picnic and ethnic food favorites will be featured, along with the sweet house, theme basket raffle, and an open pit Chicken BBQ dinner Sunday, starting at noon. Entertainment includes Chester Street (Saturday 6-9 p.m.) and 2Rockaholix (Sun-

day, 2-6 p.m.)

There will also be the beer tent, sidewalk café, kielbasa korner, Italian corner, pierogies, haluski, potato pancakes, pizza and fried dough, clams, sausage and peppers, roasted corn on the cob, funnel cake, and ice cream.

In addition to Vera Bradley sales, there will be a 50/50 each night, instant bingo and the Summer Picnic Raffle with five chances to win cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $250.

There was no response again to the advertising for bids for tree trimming along township roads in the county daily. The township will now reach out to local contractors and see how much of the work they can do. Chief Lennon commented that the trees in the developments have grown out toward and over the roads, and some of those branches are now brushing against fire equipment and should also get trimmed.

As recommended by the township engineer, the financial security put up by The Exeter Group toward property improvements on their warehouse site was

reduced by $3,228,156. That leaves the financial security at $13,631,613. Later in the meeting, The Exeter Group offered to voluntarily pay the township tax that would be due on their building, although they do not have to do so due to their KOEZ (reduced tax) agreement. This news was welcomed.

Seventeen properties were claimed at the tax sale, and will be put back on to township tax rolls.

This year’s Parade of Boats was announced for August 15.

The event raises money for the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad and the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company.

The event base is Nick’s Lake House, where raffles and other fundraising will be held, and boat judging done.

Bills of $241,855 were approved to be paid. A big chunk of that was $94,372 paid to BIU, the building inspection company, for their fee for the Exeter warehouse. There was also the release of a fire escrow deposit of $35,770 since that property is cleaned up. $39,897 was spent toward ambulance and fire company needs.

The next regular Kidder Township supervisors meeting will be August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the township building in Lake Harmony.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the PA Shakespeare Festival A Review

by Seth Isenberg The PA Shakespeare Festival (PSF) at DeSales University, now in its 22nd year, is presenting a classic Shakespeare play outdoors, on a new stage, compressed to 90 minutes with no intermission.

The collaboration of talent that this year’s festival brings to this new stage has created something truly wonderful.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream done by this experienced company of actors, under the direction of veteran director Matt Pfeiffer, is a fun frolic through the complications of love and attractions.

The beautiful language is delivered in a style that makes it fresh, and with a touch of music to move the story and further engage the audience.

The actors delivered the magical tale to our ears and eyes in a way that we seemed to be at the forest’s edge as the faeries and Athenians worked out their stories right in front of us (sitting on the lawn, close by the stage, versus being in some dark theater during a ‘normal’ production).

Seating is socially distanced; the audience is well spaced to give room for all.

Of special note is the choice of Mary Tuomanen to be Puck. She is a musician, and lends that talent to the production in appealing ways, while offering the mischievous sprite without pretense. Ian Merrill Peakes as Bottom adds his own special something to the funniest parts of the tale.

The production continues through August 1, performances at 6:30 p.m. There is also

an option to purchase a virtual performance for a live stream.

PSF’s Midsummer Night’s Dream is a joy. Go and enjoy a delightful night, a 90-minute Shakespearean romp that will send you home smiling.

Beginning this week is a two-actor performance of An Iliad, inside on PSF’s main stage, also socially distanced.

PSF veteran Greg Wood tells the epic tale, with musician and actor Liz Filios as The Muse. Opening night was July 20, and performances will run through August 1 when the festival closes for this season.

For more information, and tickets, go to pashakespeare. org, or call 610 282-WILL. DeSales University is in Center Valley, PA, south of Allentown, about an hour’s drive from our area via the PA Turnpike and Route 309.

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Fire House Continued from page 1

large bequest from the late John Murphy that formed a substantial part of the funding, along with the contributions from the social club.

Cal Herring from the Freeland Fire Company said, “This will serve you today, and in the future,” noting that in so many ways, “Things are better now,” not just in terms of facility, but also in terms of equipment, training, and science.

A poem, shown at left behind Klem, was presented by Melissa Romanowsky. It was written by Bob Stettler, and summarized the history and dedication of the members.

Members of the White Haven Ministerium offered prayers and praise, celebrating the completion of the project, and the thanks and gratitude of the community for the service the volunteers provide.

Seth’s Sightings Too Darn Hot

Friday’s mixed weather of too hot and too stormy put the kibosh on my plan to head west to the rodeo. Temperatures at the outdoor arena at the show start were still near 90 degrees. Saturday wasn’t much better. Our fun got compressed into Sunday.

The PA Shakespeare Festival started its season at the beginning of the month. We went to see their featured Shakespeare play, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, performed outside on a newly built stage. It was a threatening night, with clouds promising rain and some extra wind…and although we did get a touch of drizzle, it only helped cool things. The show went on.

I will write about it elsewhere in this issue, but in short, if you enjoy Shakespeare performed by real talented actors — go. If you like the play, go and see it with new eyes. The director has trimmed the play to its essentials, in order to fit within one act of 90 minutes. The show starts at 6:30 and is done by 8 to allow everyone to clear out before sunset. With the tight time constraint, the play gets a

fast start, and the audience goes along to enjoy highlight after highlight. At the end, there was even some daylight to drive home in.

I sighted two sets of hummingbirds this weekend, one in and around the flowers at the Firemen’s Social Club in White Haven, and another in my lilies at the house. The White Haven hummingbird, a male, perched briefly on the telephone wires before flying up Main Street.

The area around our office is now rich with flowers, including the second blooming of our magnolia tree. The summer bloom is nowhere near as spectacular as spring’s, but that one was also shortened by a surprise frost. These extra flowers are located up high on the tree, perhaps somehow spared from the frost in April so as to magically appear in July.

We are looking for a cockateel that is reported to be loose around White Haven.

Reports are it has been seen on the telephone wires not far from Saint Patrick’s Church.

On our travels, we are also seeing some nice-looking bucks

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by Seth Isenberg

begin to show off their racks.

There also seem to be a LOT of does and so, a lot of fawns.

This weekend is the Pocono Mountains Music Festival.

We plan to sample the mix of shows, starting with a Broadway troupe on Friday night and then opera singers from NYC on Sunday. There’s more music next week as well. Check the shows out at PoconoFest.org.

This Saturday, for a good cause, will be the North of 40 band outdoors in downtown White Haven. This past Saturday, Ruth and I enjoyed the dedication of the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company’s new “House on the Hill” fire house— the culmination of a lot of hard work by volunteers,

showing what hard work can achieve (congratulations to everyone).

Looking further out, MusikFest in Bethlehem starts the 6th and goes two weekends through the 14th, the Carbon County Fair is Monday to Saturday the 9th to 13th — we hope to go twice to shows at each.

The problem with the fair week is that The Mahoney Brothers are at Knoebels from the 10th to 15th and we want to see them perform as well. It’s going to be too much of too many good options. Here’s hoping for good weather throughout.

If any locals are showing animals at this Carbon County Fair, please call us and let us know so we can come visit

you.

Disney on Ice comes through the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre from the 19th to the 21st for something cool — literally — for the kids.

That same weekend, and much, much louder, will be the Great Pocono Raceway Air Show. Air Show fans, I am going to have tickets to give away. Send me an e-mail at journalseth@pa.metro cast.net or use regular mail to The Journal-Herald, 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 enter the contest — with winners drawn the 17th.

So here’s to fun days ahead.

Go out and enjoy them.

Heffley demands action as UC System dysfunction continues Frustrated over ongoing complaints relating to Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation (UC) system, Rep. Doyle Heffley last week delivered a letter to Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier demanding action. The letter also detailed specific issues claimants are encountering when dealing with the department, which launched its “new and improved” UC system in June.

“Our office has been handling calls from claimants who have not been able to collect benefits due to them, or who are awaiting adjudication from a UC referee for several months,” Heffley wrote.

“These claimants are doubly frustrated because they cannot get through on the phone or via email to anyone in the UC office. When they do get

through to someone, they are told that the person answering the phone cannot help them – they will just take the claimant’s name and number, and assign them a number in the que to have someone call them back. Many claimants have been waiting weeks for a callback. This is unacceptable.

Your department is failing the citizens of our Commonwealth.”

Heffley noted that his office has assisted nearly 1,000 constituents with their UC complaints since March 2020, but the average number of weekly contacts had been on the decline until recently.

“With the institution of the new UC system, the inefficiencies seem to be on an uptick,” added Heffley. “We are now getting again an average of 17 to 20 calls per week, and the

turnaround time for an answer from L&I is now topping 18 days.”

Many of these claims are from seasonal employees or manufacturers that are forced to close because of supply-chain issues. While the claimants are expected to be called back after a brief layoff, they are still dependent on the UC benefits to provide for their families.

In mid-June, Berrier announced that more than 400,000 people had successfully used the new UC system, roughly the same number as before its launch, “indicating an overall effective transition.”

At a news conference earlier this month, Gov. Tom Wolf said the transition to the new UC system has been smooth, but he acknowledged there have still been some issues.

PAGE 8 — THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 he purchased 3 cases of water and delivered them to members of the Weatherly Police Department. To complete the requirements for his Duty to God Slide for his belt, he raised money to purchase a combination bench table, built by carpentry students at the Carbon County Vocational-Technical School, so that the staff at Lehigh Valley Physicians Group in Weatherly would have a place to sit outside in the fresh air. Shown from left are Betty Henry, Children & Youth Chairman; Georgeann Herling, C & Y Co-Chairman; Tiger Cub Tucker Gilbert; and Theresa D’Andrea, C & Y Co-Chairman

Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 presented Tucker Gilbert, a member of Tiger Pack 007 Weatherly with a Good Deed Award at their meeting.

Tucker helped members of Post 360 place flags on veterans’ graves in Union Cemetery, and participated in the Scouts Food Collection Day for Weatherly’s food pantry, Shepherd House. Using his own money,

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Fairview lists 6th grade honor roll Kevin Seyer, Principal, has announced the following sixth grade students have achieved Principal’s Honors at Fairview Elementary School for the 4th Quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. The Crestwood School District Elementary Honor Roll (6th Grade)

reflects that the student has attained an A in all courses offered. Inclusive are English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Attaining the honor roll were Sophia Biscotti, McKenna Claudio Batista, Mia Franks, Jacqueline Gallagher,

Catherine Green, Chiara Gustinucci, Stella Janosczyk, Sarah Kondraski, Aliya Raza-McCurdy, Allen Seifert, Adrienne Shebelock, Norah Sklarosky, Celia Stahlnecker, Lexi Zabroski, and Anna Zaroda.

Food distribution is Saturday The Shepherd House Food Panty in Weatherly will distribute food between 10 a.m. and Noon on Saturday, July 24. If you have an emergency and need food before this date, please contact Charlie Hettler at 570-427-8981. If

there is no answer, please leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and he will get back to you.

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This certificate of distinguished achievement is in recognition of his courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. This year’s outstanding 8th grade boy is Alexander Rosenlund.

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Carbon County property transfers through June 27 Banks Township

Crest Drive, $420,000.

Tom Darby to Joel Schmitt, Downingtown, property at 82 Doe Run, Lake Harmony, $255,200.

Ryan N. Pietzsch to Mehran Tabannejad, Bala Cynwyd, property at 39 Midlake (Pine Point) Drive, Lake Harmony, $360,000.

PoconoPA Properties, LLC, to Jordan McGrew, Hoboken, New Jersey, property at 506 Crest Lane, lake Harmony, $545,000.

Kelly Holman to PRW Solar, LLC, Blakeslee, two acres along Rt. 940, $100,000.

John A. McElroy to PRW Solar, LLC, Blakeslee, 26.3566 acres along Rt. 940, Kidder Township $1,400,000.

Annamarie McCall Scarff John A. McElroy to PRW to Annamarie McCall Scarff, Realty, LLC, Blakeslee, Lutherville Timonium, Mary- property at 14 PA Rt. 940, land, House 64, Section A, $850,000.

Jeffrey Liu to Gaston Levin, Snow Ridge Village, $1.

Barbara A. Franzosa to Jack Short Hills, New Jersey, propJoyce, West Pittston, property erty at 24 Matz Pass, Lake at 59 Midlake Drive, Unit 102, Harmony, $370,000.

Shirley J. Batdorf to James Lake Harmony, $205,000.

Christopher Scott Kavlick to F. Rhoads, Croydon, property at Timberline Drive and Artur Mesropov, Rego Park, Tamarack Trail, Albrightsville, New York, property at 29 $8,000.

Falcon Run, Lake Harmony, Prosell, LLC, to Michael $265,000.

Ronald J. Smith Jr. to Gary G. Butcher, Seaford, New York, property at 93 TangleJohn Facchiano, Bethlehem, Lot 79, Section M, Holiday Po- wood Drive, Albrightsville, $289,900. conos, $199,900.

James DiDomenico to John Henry Hersker III, 72 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, property at 72 Greenwood Road, $262,900.

NEPAFLIP, LLC, to CarPizzeria & Restaurant nahanini, LLC, Philadelphia, 416 Main Street,White Haven property at 62 Alpine, Lake Harmony, $224,000.

Seth Bacon to Maria L. Watts, P.O. Box 506, Albrightsville, Lot 206, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $10,000.

Three Full Circle, LLC, to www.JirehsPizzeria.com Colin Good, 62 Crest Drive, Open 11 a.m. Mon.-Sat., Closed Sun. Lake Harmony, property at 62 Margaret R. Vermillion to Felix A. Acosta, 6 E. Maple St., Tresckow, property at 6 E. Maple St., $190,000.

Hazleton Industrial Development Corporation to Little Leaf PA, LLC, Devins, Massachusetts, property in McAdoo Industrial Park, $1,250,000.

Mary M. Hill to Mary M. Hill, 31 N. Chestnut St., Tresckow, two transactions, properties at 29 and 31 N. Chestnut St., $1 each.

Theresa Ann Cifranic to Stephen Nemchick, 71 E. Maple St., Tresckow, property at 71 E. Maple St., $146,000.

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George F. Thornton Jr. to George F. Thornton Jr., Glenmoore, property at 3 Polansky Lane, Lake Harmony, $1.

George F. Thornton Jr. to Pops Littleseven, Glenmoore, property on South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $14,800.

Jerry Ferone to John Frank Ortiz, Sugarloaf, Lot 5, Section G-1, Split Rock, Lake Harmony, $940,000.

Maritess O. Zwizanski to 71 Lakeview, LLC, Wayne, property at 71 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony, $275,000.

176 Westwoods, LLC, to DreamLakeFront, LLC, Gillette, New Jersey, property at 145 Telemark, Lake Harmony, $169,950.

William C. Wieder to Lucas R. Stoudt, 87 Old Farm Lane, White Haven, property at 87 Old Farm Lane, $110,000.

Steven Kelly to Jeffrey Marchozzi, Plymouth Meeting, property at 323 Mills Drive, Albrightsville, $109,000.

Alan F. MacLeod to 34 Mountainwoods, LLC, Elmhurst, New York, property at 34 Mountainwoods Drive, Lake Harmony, $450,000.

Ledgestone Properties, LLC, to Ledgestone Properties,

LLC, P.O. Box 200, Lake Harmony, property at 100 Spring St., $405.37.

Timothy B. Cooper to Fisher Real Properties, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, property at 416 Skye Drive, Lake Harmony, $555,000.

Joseph Anastasio to 5 Rockspring BL, LLC, Frazer, property at 5 Rockspring Court, Lake Harmony, $500,000.

Lausanne Township Mary Yagalla to Danielle Yagalla, 195 Company Field Road, Weatherly, property at 195 Company Field Road, $1.

Mary Yagalla to Brandy Yagalla, 2487 Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, property at 2487 Buck Mountain Road, $1.

Edgar L. Getz to Margaret A. Prebula, 86 Bridle Path Lane, Weatherly, Lot 2, Getz Minor Subdivision, $1.

Packer Township Kenneth M. Sency to Jennifer Lynn Davidick, 312 Windy Oak Lane, Weatherly, five parcels, $1.

Weatherly Shawn Christopher McLaurin to Shawn Christopher McLaurin, 431 Sixth St., Weatherly, property at 431 Sixth St., $1.

Richard Clift to Ryan Michael Gombert, 709 E. Third St., Weatherly, property at 709 E. Third St., $140,000.

Sheriff of Carbon County to Federal National Mortgage Association, Coppell, Texas, property at 350 Hudsondale St., $1.

Tara E. Brill to Robert H. Anderson, 523 Sixth St., Weatherly, property at 523 Sixth St., $1.

Ronald A. Stover to Joseph P. Lencovich Jr., 1772 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, property at 234 Main St., $67,000.

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Graduates from Lock Haven U

Jacqueline Henry was one of more than 400 students who received their academic degrees this past May during in-person ceremonies at Charlotte Smith Field at Lock Haven University.

Henry, of Weatherly, graduated Summa cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work.

WAHS fourth marking period honors listed Anthony DeSpirito, Principal at the Weatherly Area High School, has released the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period.

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Remembering the Montreal Expos

by Matthew Paris I always view the All-Star break as a pause that refreshes. That includes reflecting on baseball’s past, especially what used to be that isn’t any longer. Memories of the Montreal Expos come to the top of that list. After all, Montreal has a spot in baseball history.

For starters, it is where Jackie Robinson played AAA ball in 1946 before being called up to

the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first African American to play major league ball.

And, later, in 1969, Montreal became the first MLB team located outside of the U.S. The team was named for the Exposition, the World’s Fair that the city had hosted in 1967. The team played at Jerry Park Stadium, but the plan was to play at the new Olympic Stadium – built for the Olympics that were held in

1976. The team started playing there in 1977.

The first decade of play was rough, littered with losing, and without playoff appearances. Things got better in 1981 when Montreal won its first division title but then lost to the Dodgers in National League Championship Series.

Flash forward to 1994 when the Felipe Alou-led team had a franchise-best record (7440). But MLB players went

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on strike, and there wasn’t a World Series that year.

Truth be told, the Expos didn’t make waves in baseball as did nearby Toronto after the Blue Jays joined the league. Worse yet, baseball never really caught on in Montreal. The most basic of business matters--fan attendance--was a problem.

After flip-flopping ownership, Major League Baseball purchased the team in 2002.

Multiple attempts to save the franchise followed, like playing a number of games in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Nothing worked. So, in September 2004, Major League Baseball announced that the franchise would be relocated

to Washington D.C., where the revamped Expos, now called the Nationals, play today.

The Expos live on through merchandise and in fans’ hearts, and there’s even talk (from time to time) about bringing back baseball to Montreal. Will major league ball return to this regal Quebec city? Probably not is my answer. And if I’m right, memories will just have to do.

Vive l’Expos! ____________ Austin, TX-based Matthew Paris is an author, screenwriter, actor, and film producer.

He writes on sports for The Sports Column.

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Weatherly native Ed Hadzick set for Hall induction Before Ed Hadzick ever began flying, he was taking himself and his Wrecker sports teams to great heights as a standout four-sport athlete at Weatherly Area High School. Later this year, the 1976 Weatherly Area High graduate will be inducted into the Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021 for his amazing athletic career in both high school and college.

While at Weatherly, Hadzick was then one of the few foursport lettermen in the school’s history. He was a top cross country runner, a shortstop on the baseball team, and was quarterback for the football team. Hadzick was also the captain and leading scorer for a Wrecker basketball team that advanced further than any in school history.

An All-Anthracite League, All-District 11 and All-State selection, Hadzick powered

the Wreckers to the PIAA Class A Final Four in 1976 under head coach Tony Antinozzi.

He was recruited to play basketball at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, where he played for head coach Hank Egan.

His assistant coach was none other than Gregg Popovich, who has gone on to a Hall of Fame coaching career in the NBA, winning championships with the San Antonio Spurs, and coaching in the Olympics.

While at Air Force, Hadzick also played four years for the nationally recognized Falcons team handball club, which won gold medals in 1977 and 1978 and the silver medal in 1980 at the NCAA Team Handball College Nationals.

His 1978 team also was only one of three Falcons teams to ever win the Adult Elite Division.

After graduating from the Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, he went to pilot training for the Air Force. He served more than 20 years flying heavy KC-10 air refueling aircraft. Hadzick participated in every conflict the United States was involved in for those 20 years and received numerous awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal for combat missions

flown during Operation Desert Storm. In his spare time, he earned a Master’s Degree in Management from Central Michigan University.

He currently is employed as a pilot for Delta Air Lines – flying for them for the past 33 years as a Captain of a 767400 on mostly international flights.

Ed is married to his high school sweetheart, Nancy Ravina, also a Weatherly native. They reside in Peachtree

City, Georgia. They have three children, Kym, Chris and Kelly, and two grandchildren, Jude and Cora.

He was previously inducted into the Weatherly Area Sports Hall of Fame, He will be inducted into the Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame, along with others, at a banquet at Capriotti’s on Sunday, September 19. For more information about the banquet, call Ron Marchetti at 570 956-1532.

Babe Ruth roundup

Aces win twice, run win streak to 12 games The White Haven Aces rode a big first inning to another victory in Valley Junior Babe Ruth Baseball action last week. The unbeaten Aces took advantage of their opponent’s early pitching problems to plate eight first-inning runs en route to a 14-2 victory over visiting Drums Service Electric at Lehigh Park. White Haven improved to 12-0 on the season.

Caleb McManus led the Aces’ hitting attack with a double, single and three RBIs,

with Ben Keil going 2-for-2 and knocking in a pair. Devin Fairchild added two hits and an RBI. Michael Muth and Logan Lawson each had a hit and two RBIs in the win.

Ty McDermott and Nate Stortz each had a run-scoring hit, Donnie Fanelli singled, Mason Petzold and Jake Jackell had RBIs, and Liam Off scored a run to conclude the Aces’ well-balanced attack.

White Haven pitchers Fairchild, McManus and McDermott teamed up on a two-hit-

ter.

For Service Electric, Ty Herness doubled and scored, Mike Smith singled, and AJ Collevechio struck out four in relief.

White Haven 14, Freeland Blue 1 - The Aces soared past Freeland Blue for their 11th straight win during play last 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 for the Aces.

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

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Journal-Herald Sports Senior Legion roundup

Mt. Post 781 reaches regional tournament semifinals Wyoming Valley American Legion champion Mt. Post 781 out of Mountain Top enjoyed a strong run through the Region 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament, winning three games but falling short of the senior tournament championship.

The locals opened with three consecutive wins in pool play, and emerged from that as the tournament’s only unbeaten team. However, their championship hopes were dashed in the semifinals, where Mt. Post 781 dropped a 10-6 verdict to Plains/Wilkes-Barre. Since the tournament format this year is not double-elimination, Mt. Post was eliminated.

This year’s eight-team tournament, held at Central Columbia High School, fea-

to pocket the opening-day win. Augie George went 2-for3 with a triple and single to lead Mt. Post’s seven-hit attack. Collin Williams doubled and singled, Chico Mendoza singled twice, and both players drove in a run and scored once for the winners. Mike Geroski singled in a run.

Max Albee started and went the first three innings before giving way to Geroski, who went 3-plus innings and earned the win. Dylan Shaw Mt. Post 781 5, Danville 2 - got the final two outs to earn The locals jumped on Danville the save. They combined for 11 early, plating three runs in the strikeouts and withstood eight walks, with Geroski carding top of the first to take early eight strikeouts. control. Danville got within Danville managed just three 4-2 in the fifth, but Mt. Post hits off Mt. Post pitching, 781 added an insurance run including singles by Trevor in the top of the sixth, and slammed the door from there McDonald, Lane Berkey and tured pool play for the first three days, followed by a semifinal and final. Pool A included Mt. Post 781, Wyalusing, Danville and Carbondale/Lakeland. Pool B included Berwick, Swoyersville, Wilkes-Barre/ Plains, and South Scranton.

The top two teams in each pool met in Monday’s semifinals.

A recap of the Mt. Post’s tournament games follows:

D. Knight. C. Price scored both Danville runs. Berkey pitched all seven innings for Danville, scattering seven hits with five strikeouts and four walks.

Mt. Post 781 13, Wyalusing 2 - Collin Williams tagged a grand slam and drove in five runs Saturday, while Mt. Post 781 amassed 16 hits to roll past Wyalusing in pool play. Mt. Post 781 got three runs in the top of the first, and the score remained that way until the fourth, when the locals erupted for 10 runs to put the game away.

Chico Mendoza went 3-for-3 with a double and RBI, and Jakson Amend doubled, singled and drove in three runs

for Mt. Post. Nico Schwartz and Matt Dean each had a double, single and RBI, while Max Albee doubled and singled, and Augie George singled twice. Dylan Shaw doubled and Nick Kreuzer to conclude the 16-hit offensive.

Adam Litchkofsky went the first four innings, allowing just one run and two hits, with two strikeouts and no walks to get the win. Shaw pitched the final inning, striking out three.

CJ Carr had two hits and drove in a run for Wyalusing.

Mt. Post 781 7, Carbondale/Lakeland 1 Mt. Post (3-0) finished pool play as the only unbeaten team, as Matt Dean and the bullpen combined to shut down Carbondale/Lakeland, which finished second in Pool A play. Additional details were not provided.

Plains/Wilkes-Barre 10, Mt. Post 781 6 - Mt. Post 781 saw its tournament run end in Monday’s semifinal round, falling to Plains/Wilkes-Barre.

Plains/W-B moved on Tuesday’s championship game against the winner of the other semifinal between Carbondale/Lakeland and Berwick.

Plains/Wilkes-Barre has a combined team this year, but each has a history in the regional tournament. Plains won its last regional tournament in 2011, while Wilkes-Barre’s most recent regional crown came in 1995.

Mt. Post 781 finished the regional tournament with an impressive 3-1 record.