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ournal-herald THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • Volume 43 – No. 12 ©2023, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved
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Elections Veterans honored in White Haven and Weatherly lead to changes by Ruth Isenberg While there were only a few local contests in the November 7 general election, the results did provide some interesting changes to local governments. Results remain informal until certified by the Luzerne and Carbon County Election Boards, so information reported here is based on election night returns, and are not final. The White Haven area will again have a representative on the Crestwood School Board. Denise ChaytorZugarek received the fourth highest total in a race for five seats. Also elected were, in order of votes, John Peter Webby II, Anna Bibla, Lauren McCurdy, and Craig Chiampi. Receiving enough votes to fill the five open four-year terms on the Weatherly Area School Board were, in order, William Knepper, April Walters, Ty Harris and Gerard Grega (tied), and Bonita Lee Barbush. Thomas J. Connors Jr. secured the two-year term. See ELECTION, page 5
The new veterans monument was unveiled on Saturday at a special dedication ceremony in White Haven. Above, White Haven Mayor Fred Meier, left, and Peter Swerdon, one of the organizers of the White Haven Area Honor Roll Society that spearheaded efforts to obtain a new monument, stand beside the engraved black marble display. The monument was made by Monument Warehouse of Elberton, Georgia. Total cost, including an eagle to be affixed to the top, is about $17,000. The White Haven Honor Roll Society donated the funds it had collected for a new honor roll, which were supplemented with proceeds from the dissolution of the American Legion Post and private donations and fundraisers. Saturday’s ceremony featured Audrey Wood-Karnatsky singing the national anthem and God Bless America, remarks by VFW Post 6615 Commander Missy Dimmitt, Marine Corps League Commander Michael Mendofik, and PA Senator David Argall. For more photos, turn to page 16.
Members of American Legion Post 360 and Auxiliary Unit 360 united to honor veterans with ceremonies at the War Memorial on Saturday. Ceremonies included a welcome by Post Commander Harry Shelhamer II, and a prayer by Unit Chaplain Theresa D’Andrea. The Memorial Wreath was placed by Miss Poppy Noelle Rambaran, Poppy Princess Aurelia Rambaran and Unit President Georgia Farrow, shown above. The Gun Salute and Taps were performed by the Post Honor Guard. Turn to page 11 for more pictures.