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STR changes coming to Penn Lake borough

by Suzanne Winters

CRAFTY GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS were on display at the Women of St. Patrick’s Parish annual Holiday Craft Show on November 18. From plants to paintings, there was lots to look at, and delicious food to eat.

A short work session preceded the November 9 Penn Lake Borough Council meeting to discuss actions that would be taken during the monthly meeting.

Borough Secretary Karen Burden reported correspondence was received from Aqua PA Inc. advising the borough that the company is reworking their billing and insurance system.

Solicitor Kristyn GiarrantanoJeckell, indicated there is a Short -Term Rental hearing scheduled for December 5 for Christine

Stoner. She also reported she would make the changes to the Short-Term Rental ordinance as discussed at the work session.

These include added definitions, clarified fines, and overall language to strengthen the ordinance.

Council also approved setting the application fee for Short Term Rentals, which remains at $1,250 for 2024.

Also regarding Short Term Rentals, councilman John Burden thanked the solicitor for her handling of a recent hearing, saying she was very See PENN LAKE, page 6

No tax increase planned for Packer

by James Hunter

Judy Herrmann was offering a unique retro craft that she called “embroidery for people who can’t embroider.” Vintage drawings on a canvas-like material were set up like paint-bynumbers, with special paints in a wide variety of colors to create the finished pieces. She said the Covid pandemic was what really got her started on what has turned into a passion, preserving and spreading this hobby. She is shown above with her husband Dean.

JH: Ruth Isenberg

The Journal-Herald has a new look!

To learn more about our modern take on returning to our roots, turn to page 10.

Property taxes in Packer Township will not rise in 2024 if a tentative budget approved is adopted as final.

At their most recent meeting November 6, the township supervisors approved a tentative spending plan worth $300,210 that calls for the same property tax millage as in 2022 —.5 of a mill for general purposes, .1 mill for the special fund, and .97 of a mill for fire protection.

The township began the 2023 with a $475,507 fund balance, Incoming revenue amounted to $42,876, but expenses are expected to end the year at $67,410 — a deficit of $14,543.

The supervisors expect to begin 2024 with a $450,964 fund balance. Revenue is budgeted at $218,975, while expenses are expected to be $300,210, an $81,235 deficit. That would leave $269,729 at the end of 2024.

Supervisor Bob Selert said the

only major project the township will undertake in 2024 will be drainage work – piping and culverts – along Grist Mill Road.

Last year, new culverts were installed along Wetzel Run Drive, and allowed to settle over the winter before paving was done.

“This way, it makes for a smooth paving job, because everything settles over the winter,” Selert said. The supervisors have dedicated $100,000 from state liquid fuels funds, and have applied for a $100,000 Local Shares Account (LSA), or gaming grant, to help fund the work over the next two years.

The budget has to be publicly advertised for 20 days before it is approved in final form. The next regular supervisors’ meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5.

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Help make our area better

by Ruth Isenberg Maybe you’ve noticed the number of new businesses opening on Main Street in White Haven. Or perhaps it’s the improvements to facades in the community, or the festive seasonal decorations that have caught your eye. You may have walked on the re-opened and vastly improved D&L Trail, or shopped at one of the outdoor markets this summer.

The community is on the move, thanks to the women and men who have been working hard, working together, to bring good things to this part of the Poconos. They come from the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce, the borough council, service clubs, churches, the library—and they come from outside agencies and elected officials who want to see White Haven and the surrounding area thrive.

Right now, the emphasis is on finding out what White Haven wants for itself, as well as identifying what it needs to succeed. You can help make sure this process is effective by answering the survey the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce’s steering committee is conducting.

You don’t need to be a current White Haven resident—you don’t have to be a resident at all. If you live in Weatherly or Freeland, but have shopped or visited here, your opinion is valued. If you just came to town once to bike on the trail, or fish in the Lehigh, your impression of White Haven is needed. If you moved away years ago, your answers may offer insight.

Filling out the survey could be a fun activity for this Thanksgiving weekend, for out-of-town guests and for locals. You can find a QR code to scan with your phone in the ad on page 7, or visit www.

WhiteHavenChamber.com and make your opinion known.

Thankful at Thanksgiving

by Ruth Isenberg Thanksgiving is a special holiday. Unlike Easter and Christmas, it is not tied to a religion, although most faiths emphasize being thankful.

Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day, it is not associated with war or the military, although those who have fought for our country are among the things we should be thankful for. And unlike Columbus Day or Martin Luther King Day, it does not center on a specific person or group.

Thanksgiving is for everyone – an opportunity to recognize the many blessings we have, and to express appreciation. For most people, it centers on sharing food and time with family and friends. It’s a break from the relentless commercialism of modern life, providing a pause in which we can reflect on the positive, the good, and the beautiful.

I’m thankful for Thanksgiving.

Archives From The Journal-Herald Issue of November 24, 1993 Editors & Publishers Jay and Clara Holder

Steve’s Service Station advertised the annual holiday toy — a Mobil toy tanker truck ($19.95).

The front page of this issue has a photo of the new salt storage shed that the borough of White Haven built beside Lehigh Park.

The dining review this week was about a very good brunch at the Stagecoach Inn in Drums.

This year’s Holiday House Tour sponsored by United to Serve has five stops including the DeLuca, Maughan and Zeiler homes, the Mountain Laurel Resort and the Presbyterian Church of White Haven. Advance tickets were $5 and were on sale at several White Haven businesses and from United to Serve members.

Proceeds helped the men and women who were guests of the White Haven Center.

Kidder Township supervisors are asking PennDOT to again complete traffic studies at the township’s most dangerous intersections — Route 903 at Route 534, and Route 940 at Moseywood Road. Also at November’s supervisors meeting, a large crowd turned out to ask questions about the adoption of a fire escrow ordinance which puts the township first in line for 5% of any insurance payout, posted against the safe cleanup of the burnt property. Once the cleanup of the property is complete, and accepted as safe, the money is returned to the property owner.

The White Haven Bakery advertised 12 varieties of pies, nut and poppyseed rolls, fresh breads and a special — Black Forest Cake.

The Marian Colts took full advantage of turnovers to eke out a 21-17 victory in the District 11 Class A championship game over previously undefeated Schuylkill Haven.

Steve Stallone had a good week picking football game winners, 8-2, including the Marian win.

Hazle Beer’s bowling team now tops the White Haven Merchants Bowling League.

Phil Engman rambled on about an unexpected defeat of Notre Dame by rival Boston College on a last-second field goal.

Among the businesses placing ads wishing us all a Happy Thanksgiving were T.J.’s Video Hut, Kaylee Home Care, Bobby D’s, EMCEE, Wilmot Engineering, Meier Auto Repair and Button Oil Co. From The Journal Issue of November 24, 1943 Publisher W. C. Taylor “The Eastern Stars held their 28th anniversary banquet at the Lutheran Parish House last Thursday evening, with about fifty participating…Each lady was given a favor of ancient Grecian pottery model, while each gentleman received cigars.”

Two members of the Junior Class of the local high school, Harry Hassel and Leroy Carter, Marine and Army inductees respectively, were pleasantly surprised on Tuesday night when the class staged a Farewell Party for them at the Keck home.

Some twenty local women are now employed at the Atlas plant, taking the place of men released for U.S. service.

It is probable that the State Highway Department will take over the White Haven–Weatherly Road from the White Haven borough line to the Carbon County line, under a new act pssed by the last session of the Legislature.

The passenger trains all ran late on Wednesday, filled to capacity with Thanksgiving holiday travelers.

Another $1.00 Dinner for Four: Salmon rarebit 34¢, cottage fried potatoes 7¢, buttered canned spinach 11¢, sliced cucumbers and radishes on lettuce hearts 13¢, bread and butter 8¢, baked fruit pudding 22¢ and coffee 5¢.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023— PAGE 3

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

The proposed 2024 Budget for East Side Borough, totaling $526,627.69, has been prepared and is available for inspection in the windows of the Municipal Building, 170 Centre Street, East Side Borough.

Also scheduled for adoption is Resolution 2024-1 which relates to the following taxes and fees for 2024: A tax on all property within East Side Borough in the sum of three (3) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.

An Earned Income Tax of 1% on salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned during the Year 2024 by residents of East Side Borough and for work done or services performed or rendered in the Borough by non‑residents.

A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 on each and every resident and inhabitant of East Side Borough.

A Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1% on the selling price or value to be paid by the transferor on the transfer of real property situated in East Side Borough.

An Amusement Tax of 5% on admissions to amusements within East Side Borough.

An Occupational Privilege Tax of $10.00 on individuals for the privilege of engaging in an occupation within the limits of East Side Borough.

A garbage fee of $260.00 per year, payable in four (4) equal installments of $65.00.

The proposed budget and tax/garbage fee resolution is scheduled for adoption at a public meeting to be held on December 7, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. in the White Haven Public Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa. Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed 2024 Budget for Lehigh Township, Carbon County has been prepared and is available for inspection in the windows of the municipal building located at 1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly PA 18255. The budget, which totals $401,889.27 will be considered for adoption at a public meeting to be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the same location.

Please be further advised that the following tax and garbage fee resolutions will be considered for adoption at the same time: A tax on all property within Lehigh Township in the sum of forty seven hundredths (0.47) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.

A tax of 1% on salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned during the Year 2024 by residents and non-residents of the Township of Lehigh for work performed or services rendered within Lehigh Township.

A Per Capita Tax of $5.00 on each and every resident and inhabitant of the Township of Lehigh.

A Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1% on the selling price or value to be paid by the transferor on the transfer of real property situated in the Township of Lehigh.

An Amusement Tax of 5% on admissions to amusements within the Township of Lehigh.

A Local Services Tax of $10.00 on individuals for the privilege of engaging in an occupation within the limits of the Township of Lehigh.

A Mechanical Device Tax of $50.00 upon the privilege of using for profit within the Township of Lehigh, juke boxes or mechanical amusement devices.

A garbage fee of $240.00 per year, payable in four (4) equal installments of $60.00.

Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary Lehigh Township

11/23

PUBLIC NOTICE

11/23

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Nina J. Falvello, of Silver Spring, Maryland, in the Estate Marie Falvello a/k/a Marie C. Falvello, late of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, who died on September 19, 2023. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix named or to: Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire THE FALVELLO LAW FIRM, P.C. 641 State Route 93 Sugarloaf, PA 18249 11/30

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF PENN FOREST NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Code Adoption Ordinance may be enacted at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, to be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Penn Forest Township Municipal Building located at 2010 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.

A summary of the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT, AND ENACT AN ORDINANCE CODIFICATION FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PENN FOREST, COUNTY OF CARBON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE This proposed ordinance provides: (1) For the approval, adoption and enactment of the codification of a complete body of legislation for the Township of Penn Forest, as revised, codified and consolidated into titles, chapters and sections, such codification being designated as the “Code of the Township of Penn Forest.”

(2) That the provisions of the Code are intended as the continuation of legislation in effect immediately prior to adoption of this ordinance.

(3) For the repeal of inconsistent ordinances or parts of ordinances of a general and permanent nature which are not included in the Code, except as specifically saved from repeal.

(4) That certain ordinances, rights and obligations be expressly saved from repeal.

(5) That ordinances of a general and permanent nature adopted subsequent to preparation of the Code but prior to its adoption are deemed part of the Code.

(6) For the adoption and ratification of changes and revisions made during preparation of the Code to the previously adopted legislation included therein, and for the inclusion of certain new legislation. Such changes, revisions and new legislation include:

(a) Nonsubstantive grammatical and style changes. (b) Nomenclature changes. (c) General revision of penalty provisions. (d) Removal of specific permit and license fee amounts and authority for such fees to be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. (e) Adoption and ratification of other substantive changes and revisions made so as to bring provisions included in the Code into conformity with the policies and intent of the Board of Supervisors. Such changes and revisions are specifically enumerated and described in the ordinance.

(7) For the interpretation of provisions.

(8) That titles, headings and editor’s notes are inserted for the convenience of persons using the Code and are not part of the legislation.

(9) For the filing of at least one copy of the Code in the office of the Township Secretary where it shall remain for use and examination by the public.

(10) For the incorporation of future additions, deletions, amendments or supplements into the Code.

(11) That Code books be kept up-to-date under the supervision of the Township Secretary.

(12) That notice of introduction of the ordinance and Code be published according to law, and that enactment of the ordinance, coupled with filing of a copy or copies of the Code and publication of such notice, will be deemed due and legal publication of all provisions of the Code.

(13) For penalties for anyone convicted of altering or tampering with the Code.

(14) That provisions of the Code and of the ordinance are severable.

(15) That the effective date of the Code and of the ordinance be December 11, 2023.

The chapters included in the codification are as follows (all chapter numbers not listed are reserved for future use).

TABLE OF CONTENTS Ch 1 General Provisions Art. I Adoption of Code Art. II General Penalty Ch 8 Boards, Committees and Commissions Art. I Planning Commission Art. II Joint Board of Appeals for UCC Art. III Recreation and Parks Board Ch 21 Finance and Taxation Art. I Tax Certification Fees Ch 34 Officers and Employees Art. I Elected Tax Collector as Delinquent Tax Collector Ch 46 Salaries and Compensation

Art. I Compensation of Township Supervisors Ch 75 Burning, Open Ch 81 Cable Television Ch 88 Construction Code, Uniform Art. I Election to Administer and Enforce UCC Ch 102 Emergency Services Art. I Authorization to Recover Costs Ch 110 Floodplain Management Ch 119 Hazardous Wastes Art. I Reimbursement for Cleanup of Hazardous Materials Ch 126 Insurance Art. I Fire Loss Claims Ch 137 Moving Permits Ch 142 Municipal Claims and Liens Art. I Attorneys’ Fees Ch 148 Numbering Buildings and Naming Streets Ch 154 Parks and Recreation Areas Ch 167 Property Maintenance Art. I Property Nuisances and Abatement Art. II Dangerous Structures Ch 175 Rental Property Art. I Licensing and Regulation of Short-Term Rentals Ch 182 Sewers and Sewage Disposal Art. I Individual or Community Sewer Systems Ch 188 Signs Art. I Placement of Political Signs Ch 197 Solid Waste Art. I Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste Ch 210 Subdivision and Land Development Ch 216 Taxation Art. I Per Capita Tax Art. II Realty Transfer Tax Art. III Earned Income Tax Art. IV Amusements Tax Art. V Volunteer Service Credit Ch 226 Vehicles and Traffic Ch 240 Zoning Copies of this proposed Code Adoption Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the Penn Forest Township Municipal Building, 2010 State Road, Penn Forest Township, during regular business hours.

A copy of this proposed Code Adoption Ordinance has also been provided to The Journal-Herald at 211 Main St., White Haven, PA 18661, and may be examined there by appointment, 570-215-0204.

DANA VITALE TOWNSHIP SECRETARY PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP 2010 STATE ROUTE 903 JIM THORPE, PA 18229 THOMAS S. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR 57 BROADWAY JIM THORPE, PA 18229

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Obituaries

Public comment wanted on long-range transportation plan

CHARLES R. DECOWSKI SR.

THOMAS J. LACHETTE

Charles R. Decowski Sr., 71, of White Haven passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home.

Born in Hazleton on July 11, 1952 he was the son of the late Casimer Leo and Helen (Fedenecz) Decowski.

He was employed by Hazleton Materials as a quarry foreman, Locust Ridge Quarry in the blacktop plant and welder, retiring from Blaschak Quarry as a foreman.

Charlie enjoined hunting, especially in Wyoming.

Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his wife of 51 years, the former Karen McCann.

Surviving are sons Charles and his wife Melissa, White Haven, Brian, Florida, and Keith and his companion Wendy, Sugarloaf; daughter Megan and her husband David Shaffer, Bloomsburg; brother Leo and his wife Janie, Freeland; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; niece Noel Benderavich and her husband Paul, Laflin;, and nephew Marc and his wife Andrea, Mountain Top. Memorial services will be at the convenience of the family.

Thomas J. Lachette, 62, of White Haven, passed away at home, with his wife by his side, Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Lachette and was a graduate of Weatherly High School, Class of 1979. Tom was the sole proprietor of Complete Pool and Spa Service. He enjoyed his family, fishing and riding his Harley.

Tom is survived by his wife, Katherine Dingfield; stepchildren, Katherine Lloyd of Mountain Top, Nathaniel (Becky) Jones of White Haven, Alex (Jane) Jones of Duryea, Allison Jones of Austin, TX; stepgrandchildren, Jacob and Abbie; siblings, Joseph (Debra) Lachette Jr. of White Haven, Sharon (George Veneroso) Lachette of Foster Township, James (Susan Gower) Lachette of White Haven; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were conducted November 18, in Mountain Top Family Church. Interment followed in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top. Arrangements were under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

In lieu of flowers donations can be given to Mountaintop Christian Academy’s scholarship fund at mfcchurch.com under the ‘give’ tab.

Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services A Branch of Holmes – Griffiths F.H., Inc. 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

570-427-4231 E. Franklin Griffiths III F.D. Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com A new approach to funeral and cremation care. Looking forward to serving White Haven, Dennison, Lehigh, and Foster Townships.

All arrangements and consultations from the comfort of your home.

Guiding families through difficult times.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Schuylkill counties, is the organization that considers and approves the plans and programs and the Federal and State funding for highway and transit systems in the four-county MPO area. The NEPA MPO is developing its 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The NEPA MPO is holding a 30-day public comment period on the draft LRTP which began on Friday, November 17, and ends on Monday, December 18.

The draft LRTP identifies the major transportation projects, programs and policies needed for the next twentyfive years and establishes the vision and goals that will guide public decisions affecting transportation facilities, infrastructure and services in the region. The draft LRTP also includes an updated air quality conformity analysis report which reflects the compliance of the transportation projects in the Carbon County portion of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton nonattainment area to the 2008 8-hour ozone standard as written within the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

The Air Quality Conformity Analysis report also includes Monroe County designated as an Ozone Maintenance Area in accordance with guidance issued by EPA (EPA-420-B-18-050).

The draft plan can be viewed on the NEPA MPO website

Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven, PA

PATRICK M. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR

Serving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities

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(570) 443-9816 Obituary Policy: The Journal-Herald does not charge for the publication of obituaries. They are treated as news articles, and edited to fit our requirements, as are all news items. Pictures may be included when available.

Obituaries with special wording may be published as Tribute advertising, at regular rates. Call 570-215-0204 xt2 for more information.

at https://www.nepa-alliance. org/additional-plans-andprograms/. Paper copies of the draft plan can be requested by calling (570) 891-4670 or writing to the NEPA MPO at 1151 Oak St., Pittston, PA 18640. Paper copies of the draft plan can also be viewed at the following locations: Carbon Co. Office of Planning & Development, 44 Susquehanna St., 2nd Floor, Jim Thorpe Carbon County Transit/ LANTA, 1060 Lehigh Street, Allentown Monroe County Planning Commission, 701 Main Street, Suite 405, Stroudsburg Monroe County Transportation Authority, 134 MCTA Drive, Swiftwater A public meeting to provide comments on the draft plan will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the following locations: Monroe County Transportation Authority, 134 MCTA Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370 44 Susquehanna Street Building, 44 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 The public meeting will also be available via phone and video conference. A link to the video conference can be found on the NEPA website athttps:// www.nepa-alliance.org/ additional-plans-and-programs/.

Comments on the draft plan can also be submitted by mail to the NEPA MPO at the 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640, or by emailing Kate McMahon, Senior Transportation Services Manager, at kmcmahon@nepaalliance.org.

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THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023— PAGE 5

Carbon County property transfers through October 29 Banks Township Leonard A. Rossi Jr. to JLM Real Estate Investments, LLC, Schuylkill Haven, vacant parcel, No. 125-3-A5/16, $80,820.

Nicholas L. Quinn to Venancio Cohetero Jimenez, Brooklyn, New York, property at 3-5 E. Oak St., $20,000.

Robert M. Bann Jr. to Eric White, P.O. Box 12, Tresckow, property at 2 W. Oak St., $243,800.

Leonard A. Rossi Jr. to Leonard A. Rossi Jr., Sugarloaf, parcel No. 125-3-A5.16, $1.

Beaver Meadows

Kashish Pablani to Meilyn Pena Salas, 121 Berwick St.,.

Beaver Meadows, property at 131 Penrose St., $22,000.

Donald M. Baran to Robert T. Murray, P.O. Box 383, Beaver Meadows, property at 158 Berwick St., $169,900.

John A. Eveland to John A. Eveland, 83 Berwick St., Beaver Meadows, property at 83 Berwick St., $64,333.75.

Kidder Township Howard J. Sharpley Living Trust to Robyn B. Maitoza, York, property at 4 Cherry Hill Terrace, White Haven, $154,900.

Jose Bergna to Valor Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 315, Brodheadsville, property at 155 Meckes Lane, White Haven, $260,000.

Brian P. Fiumara to 61 Aspenwall, LLC, Watchung, New Jersey, property at 61 Aspen Wall, White Haven, $360,000.

Eric Shurmaitis to Pamela Schmidt, 1600 Cane Lane, Effort, property at 3876 State Road, Lake Harmony, $108,888.01.

Brian J. Berdy to Andrea M. Geppert, Horsham, property at 36 Mountainwoods Drive, White Haven, $560,000.

Kevin Legenz to Antony Izzi Jr., Narberth, property at 114 Crest Drive, Lake Harmony, $325,000.

Michael J. Smajda to Winter Van Alstine, Aspen, Colorado, two transactions, Lot 3, Block Q. Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1, and lots 4, 6 and 8, Block Q, Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1.

Holiday Pocono Civic Association to Tom Marchozzi, Conshohocken, Lot 320, Section C, Holiday Poconos, $5,001.

Holiday Poconos Civic Association to Sandra Ruhe, Allentown, two transactions, lots 362 and 363, Section C. Holiday

Poconos, $7,555 each.

Holiday Poconos Civic Association to Linda Ferrauti, 161 Unionville Road, Jim Thorpe, Lot 371, Section C, Holliday Poconos, $5,555.

Holiday Poconos Civic Association to Bruce Barberio, P.O. Box 2190, Albrightsville, Lot 15, Block N, Hemlock Forest Section, Holiday Poconos, $5,000.

Boulder House, LLC, to Philip Joseph Edelman, Gaithersburg, Maryland, property at 21 Rockspring Court, Lake Harmony, $540,000.

Sebastian Weikum to Susan GV. Friel, Winchester, Virginia, property at 49 Greenwood Road, Lake Harmony, $391,000.

Craig Noack to Pavel Georgiyevich Panchukov, Furling, property at 119 Pocono Road, Albrightsville, $270,000.

Burt Property Holdings, LLC, to Herbert Schultz, Media, property at 72 Forest Drive, Lake Harmony, $365,000.

Kadar Lee Albert Namey to Geslier Davis, Roosevelt, New York, property at 24 Elevator, Lake Harmony, $195,000.

Kemdyl Scabbia to Deslyn King, 15 Luther Lane, Albrightsville, property at 15 Luther Lane, $670,000.

Derek England to Rochelle Morgan, 20 Woodsbluff Court, Lake Harmony, property at 20 Woodsbluff Court, $660,000.

Julie Green to Wing Lo, Long Island City, New York, property at 51 Midlake Drive, Unit 301, Lake Harmony, $480,000.

Merisa Frey, LLC, to Amy Genuardi, Bryn Mawr, property at 57 Split Rock Road, Lake Harmony, $433,600.

Robert Wardlow to Tyler Jones, Reading, property at 63 Pineknoll Drive, Lake Harmony, $390,250.

Dawn E. Jasper to Holiday Pocono Civic Association, 2428 State Rt. 534 West, P.O. Box 57, Albrightsville, Lot 41, Block CC, Section Hemlock Forest, Holiday Poconos, $1.

Ralph C. Lennon to Ralph C. Lennon, 204 N. Lake Drive, P.O. Box 29, Lake Harmony, property at 204 N. Lake Drive, $1.

Filippos Tzortzatos to Joseph Charles Kleiman IV, Wilmington, Delaware, Unit 6, Moseywood Road, Townhouses at Split Rock, $258,000.

McKenzie Dias to Roman Wilusz, Palm Bay, Florida, property at 7 Stream Drive, White Haven, $100,000.

Adam Biuckians to Daniel Nerelli, West Chester, property at 141 Snow Ridge, Section B-1, $320,000.

Packer Township ancy C. Hinkle to Nancy C. Hinkle, 491 Quakake Road, Weatherly, property at 491 Quakake Road, $1.

Giovanni DiMaio to Camp Lafayette, LLC, Hazle Township, property on Wetzel Run Drive, $60,000.

Weatherly Black Creek Junction Enterprises, LLC, to Joseph

Kiraly, 133 Lauderburn Ave., Weatherly, property at 133 Lauderburn Ave., $115,000.

Timothy J. Williams to Robert A. Borawski, 212 Fourth St., Weatherly, property at 212 Fourth St., $85,000.

Jeanne Mae Gettig to Jacqueline M. Douglas, 761 North St., Weatherly, property at 761 North St., $1.

Robert Haueisen to Manuel Zamudio, Hazleton, property at 70-72 Hudsondale St., $12,000.

Mildrea Altagracia Moreta Castillo to Jorge Matos, 51 W. Main St., Weatherly, property at 51 W. Main St., $83,664.94.

No tax increase planned in Foster Township

by James Hunter Property taxes will not rise in Foster Township in 2024 if a tentative budget is made final next month.

At their most recent meeting November 8, the Foster Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $3,321,134.84 budget for 2024 that calls for the same 1.0 mills of property taxation – .82 of a mill for general purposes, .11 of a mill for fire protection and equipment, and .07 of a mill for road machinery.

The spending plan includes a beginning fund balance of $1,421,000 and expected income of $1,900,135.84.

Spending is expected to be the same as incoming revenue,

$1,900,135.84, leaving a fund balance at the end of the year of $1,421,000.

Supervisor chairman Wilson Malloy said the new budget is very similar to the old budget, with expected increases in areas like insurances.

The 2023 budget had a beginning balance of $1,789,800, and listed expected income and identical spending of $1,464,947.78, for a total budget of $3,254,747,78, leaving a fund balance of $1,789,800.

By law, the budget has to be on public display for 20 days before the final budget is approved, which will be in December.

The budget is posted on the township’s website at fostertownship.org.

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Coming Events SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25—Christmas at the Museum, Weatherly Area Museum SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25—Small Business Saturday Craft Show, 12-6 p.m., Citizens Fire Company No. 1, Weatherly SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25— Small Business Saturday in White Haven, all day, including Community Tree Lightings, dusk SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2—Quilt & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library & The Victorian Connection SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3— Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Albrightsville Fire Company SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3—Marine Corps League Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., St. Patrick’s Parish Center SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9— Tree Trimming Contest & Open House, 12-4 p.m., Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10— Christmas in the Park, Eurana Park, Weatherly SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16—Holly Jolly Christmas Dinner Show, 5-8 p.m.,

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Holiday dinner music show set All are invited to a delicious home style Christmas dinner and Music Show on Saturday, December 16, 5-8 p.m. Dinner includes mashed and sweet potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, your choice of turkey, beef, ham, or haddock and homemade pumpkin pie or rice pudding. Coffee, tea, various soft drinks are included.

A Classic Christmas music show will feature local musicians, Jack James on vocals and Frank Balon on trumpet. The dinner show will be at Woody’s Restaurant, 632 Centre Street, Freeland. Tickets are $25, which includes a gift certificates drawing and door prizes.

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Penn Lake

Continued from page 1 well prepared, and the property owner lost the case.

Rogan asked how appeals to the case would be handled.

The solicitor advised that the property owner has 30 days in which to appeal. She noted that if any fines are not paid, a lien would be placed on the property.

The secretary reported one Zoning permit was issued for 54 Williams Drive for a wooden roof, and a Zoning Hearing is scheduled for November 30 concerning variances for a carport for the Glass property, and a non-conforming structure for the Lakuta property.

Council member Shaun Kuter said most of the geese are gone, and asked again that residents stop feeding the ducks, cats, deer and all other wild animals.

He also requested from council no more than $600 to restock the pyrotechnics used for goose abatement. This was approved.

Regarding sewers, Rogan reported he had not gotten the delinquency list together, but would do so and get it to the Solicitor.

Rogan also had no update on Code Enforcement, but would like to keep it on the agenda.

He also said it would be okay for Burden to contact other municipalities to inquire as to how they handle their code enforcement issues.

Rogan said the Community Development Grant was denied due to the borough exceeding the income requirements for the grant, but the borough can use the remainder of the ARPA funds, approximately $13,000, to complete repairs of drainage issues on Horseshoe Drive and Hollenback Road.

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Regarding the dam project, Rogan stated that all required easements are signed, or eminent domain actions have been taken. Eminent domain has been filed against the Basler property. This can be appealed by the property owner.

Another LSA grant application for $1,000,000 has been submitted.

Kislan Trucking was on-site behind the basketball and tennis courts on November 9 to dig test pits for evaluation of the soil. Streamline Engineering had been there on October 25, and indicated they can use this area for getting materials to the construction site.

The tax rates for 2024 will remain the same per Rogan.

The garbage fee will change in 2024, and the borough will need to adopt a resolution setting the fee.

The 2024 contract for snow plowing was signed with Kislan Trucking.

Council also approved the advertisement of the 2024 budget, which will be signed at the December meeting. The meeting differs from the usual meeting schedule, and is the third Thursday of December.

From the audience Mr. and Mrs. Heck asked if it was permissible for people to be blowing leaves into the lake.

They complained that the landscaper the Penn Lake Association hired to clean up the public beach has been doing this.

Several members of council felt this probably wasn’t a good idea, and council member Dave Longmore will ask the landscaper to stop this practice.

The Hecks then escalated this into an argument over whether or not the association can lease the property from the borough, and questioned if there even is a lease. Rogan stated several times there is a lease. The Hecks called Rogan a liar, stating there is no lease on file at the courthouse. The solicitor advised them there is no requirement for a lease to be filed at the courthouse.

The Hecks also argued that anyone in the borough can use the beach because grant money was used to make it handicapped accessible. It was not clear what remedy they sought, other than to argue accessibility of the beach.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023— PAGE 7

Seth’s Sightings As I write this week’s column, the sky is beginning to fill with the clouds that precede a weather event. Skinny, wispy clouds including some that snake through the sky. According to the forecast, there will be a touch of snow on the ground with this storm. It’s not supposed to last, but it is a preview.

And I’m not done raking yet.

Critter sightings continue to be deer in the road and crossing the road. I’m trying to avoid another impact, although all it would be is another dent.

Shopping on Sunday was at the Weis Market in Brodheadsville, a place that was built right up against some small ponds. I waited in the car with the dogs while Ruth scooted in, and then watched as there were many overflights of Canada geese, some barely clear of the buildings.

It was just before sunset, and I watched as the geese came and went, and finally settled as darkness also settled.

An unusual sighting was on my commute home about 8 p.m. in the southwestern sky — a streak across the sky of something falling out of space. It was a large object, and it came apart a little before vanishing.

With the leaves off the trees, I’m getting some clear views of the birds that will be sharing the winter with us in our yard. We hope to put a small feeder up once the snows begin to cover the ground.

I am correcting a couple of things – 1) I bought gasoline at $3.39.9 … not 2; and 2) I mixed up the Penguins home games.

The WBS Penguins are back home from a two-week road trip on Wednesday, the 29th, versus Hershey, and again at home on the 2nd versus Springfield, with six more home games in December.

There are plenty of good seats, and a 12-pack of flexible game tickets is $306 for lower bowl seating.

by Seth Isenberg

Penn State football has won versus Rutgers, no surprise, and now awaits the college football playoffs which will likely take both Ohio State and Michigan, leaving Penn State and Iowa (who also had a very good year), to be the BIG10 representatives at the top bowl games.

Incarnate Word U. won their final game, and now prepares for their run in the 1AA college playoffs — Go Word.

This year’s UConn Lady Huskies look to be something special. With all that talent and Hall-of-Fame coaches, they will be fun to watch.

We have Thanksgiving on the road this year, Thursday and again on Saturday (different family groups). My dieting has made some room for the meals. I’ll write about the trips next week.

Please go out and shop the local small businesses this Saturday. Check out the new stores in White Haven…

In addition to good weather for holiday driving, I offer the usual and important wish of good health to you and your families, and thanks to all of our readers and subscribers.

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Member Masters: Hazleton Art League ’22 Members’ Show Top Artists The Hazleton Art League December’s exhibition, Member Masters: Hazleton Art League 2022 Members’ Show Top Artists, opens with a reception on Friday, December 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts.

This exhibition highlights the Hazleton Art League members who were awarded top honors in our 2022 Members’ Exhibition.

The Art League will also participate in Wassail Fest and in the holiday festivities surrounding the tree lighting in

CAN DO Community Park as a part of Downtown Hazleton’s First Friday events.

Sunday, December 3 from 1-3 p.m. is Coffee Talk, an opportunity to meet the artists and hear them discuss their works, methods, and inspirations. The artwork will be on display in the Hazleton Art League’s Main Gallery for two months from Friday, December 1, through Sunday, January 28. Admission for these events is always free.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5

Cranberry Quilt Guild to hold holiday event The Cranberry Quilt guild will host its holiday member social which coincides with its November meeting on Monday the 27th at Faith UCC on Airport beltway. Doors open at 6 p.m. Plans for a fun evening, with everyone in a festive mood and dressed in holiday garb, will bring about a close to another successful year for the guild.

The 2023 season saw an increase in membership, interesting speakers and many members taking part in workshops with new skills.

The group, also known for its community service, kept pace with baby quilts, chemo supplies and walker bags, all benefitting local children and residents of personal care and homebound needs patients.

Members are asked to bring their holiday service project of handmade backpacks filled with many gifts for children.

Coming in 2024 will be the biennial quilt show targeted for September. Many in the guild are in preparation mode for the long winter months when these large projects are developed and completed. A challenge has been issued for members to choose a red and white or blue and white only, two- color quilt. All challenges will be displayed at the quilt show, along with the traditional format of quilts of various interest, style, and size.

A Barn Quilt workshop was held in early November.

Members were engaged in painting various patterns

p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays and holidays. For Information on classes, programs, and other events follow us on Facebook, Instagram (hazletonsartleague), and Twitter (HALfortheArts).

Membership in the Art

League for 2024 is only $25 for the year, and sustaining memberships are as low as $5 a month. The Hazleton Art League, Hayden Family Center for the Arts, is located at 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, www.hazletonartleague.org, 570-455-3333.

Deb Giordano holding her colorful finished ‘barn quilt’ of quilt squares that can be displayed outside, on a porch, shed or patio area. The results were beautiful and well worth the effort. There is talk of a barn quilt map for our area.

The Cranberry guild was asked to display their quilts at the White Haven Library Holiday Quilts and Craft show event in early December. Quilts will decorate the Victorian Connection home and also inside the library. Many unique vendors will be on hand for a festive holiday event.

New officers for the 2024/25 term were elected at the October meeting: president, Debbie Kessell; vice-president, Mary Roy Brown; secretary, Christine Gresh; and treasurer, Kathy Oross. Officers will start their terms at the November meeting.

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Troop 25 has been busy in November The month is still only half over but the Scouts of Troop and Pack 25 in White Haven have been busy in the community.

They started on the 4th with distributing 600 door hanger announcements for the Scouting for Food Project.

Then the same day a few of the Scouts went to the MS Kirby Library in Mountaintop to assist in transplanting bulbs and inserting a drainage pipe for the outside program area Grace Pavilion. The drainpipe was buried in a 45-foot ditch on

the parking lot side of the area to reduce the water flow in the Pavilion area. The bulbs were dug up from the back section of the pavilion and reburied in the garden terrace. A rock garden was also started in the rear of the Pavilion area.

The following Saturday, the 11th, saw the Troop and Pack Scouts spread out over the area to collect the food bags left out by residents who were responding to the door hangers left on the 4th. They collected about 1,200 pounds of food and delivered it to the White Haven Food Pantry where they unpacked, separated and stacked the food on shelves in the Pantry.

Saturday was also Veterans Day, so the Scouts participated in the Veterans Memorial dedication as part of the VFW Post Honor Guard.

Upcoming during November the Scouts are scheduled to assist in the removal of American Flags in the Union cemetery in Weatherly on the 18th, while the

same day a little later they will help set up the nativity scene at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in White Haven.

To round out the month the Scouts will participate in the White Haven Community Christmas tree lighting and the lighting of the Chamber of Commerce tree display at the shopping center in town after caroling through the town from the Community tree at WilkesBarre and Buffalo streets to the Main Street Tree display on November 26.

We will wind the month up with a Rank advancement and Merit badge ceremony around a campfire at Scoutmaster King’s home in Dennison on November 25, closing out a busy month for all the Scouts with a lot of fun, community service and seasonal spirit. Anyone interested in having their child participate in these types of activities contact either Scoutmaster King at 570 582-8203 or Pack Chair Janet Jungermann at 570 582-5221.

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The Journal-Herald returns to its roots—in a modern way

by Ruth Isenberg As The Journal completes its 144th year of operation, The Journal-Herald enters a new chapter. With this issue, The Journal-Herald returns to in-house printing.

There are a number of reasons for this change. The JournalHerald is the smallest of the four

publications we produce, with the smallest circultion. The per piece cost is high with a commercial printer, because set-up time for a short run is just as long as set-up for a larger press run. Paper costs continue to rise, and as a result our cost does too.

There are only a few presses willing to print a short run job, and they are all fairly distant.

That means either a steep delivery charge, or going to pick the job up ourselves. That’s what we’ve been doing. The trip takes up two hours a week, time that could be spent much more productively.

After much study and thought, we decided that the increased flexibility and control over our time would make the digital printer a worthwhile investment.

Samples provided by our sales representative showed us the resulting product would be brighter and cleaner, with far better color.

We made the decision, signed the paperwork, and started getting ready to do our own printing. The learning process

has been time-consuming, and isn’t over yet.

Part of the process was adjusting to a different page size.

The new pages are narrower, so we’ve gone to a 4-column format from the previous 5 columns.

We’re excited about this change, and the ways we can use our new equipment to produce publications that show off the beauty of our area more clearly.

We hope you like the changes.

Please let us know what you think, and if there are other features you’d like to see.

Returning to our roots will help us continue and expand the local coverage that is the root of what The Journal-Herald has been to the community over the years.

Public Notice

Penn Lake Park Borough will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:00pm to discuss and vote on a payment for an ARPA drainage payment. The meeting will be outside at the Penn Lake Community House, and virtual calling (312) 7573117 and using Access Code: 384-401149, or https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/384401149.

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Crestwood Interact Club finds a worthy cause for a fundraiser: local animal rescues in need of donations Cameron English, Crestwood alum and owner of CDE Exotics – an exotic pet store and animal rescue – recently visited the Crestwood Interact Club to thank them for a donation to his animal rescue. The need for funds to keep the rescue animals fed, healthy and safe motivated many Crestwood students to support this cause.

CDE Exotics, located on South Main Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre, currently cares

for hundreds of exotic animals.

Many are looking for loving homes. Stop by the store to visit or check out their Facebook page for more details.

The Interact Club worked with the ‘John the Cookie Guy’ from Mountain Top-based Simply Delicious Desserts to sell cookies over a three-day period. Baked fresh daily, John’s desserts can be found at local craft stores and fairs or Abe’s Hot Dogs in Mountain Top. All money raised Shown from left, first row, are Phoenix Davis, Interact co-president Jane Jenkins, owner of CDE Exotics Cameron English, and Club vice-president Morgan Koons; second row, Mansi Patel, Hanane Aoun, Audrey Shebelock, VP Bri Dessoye, secretary Mary Kate Banford, treasurer Mia Costello, and co-president of CHS Interact Club Maggie Modrovsky. by the Crestwood Interact Club was donated to CDE Exotics in Wilkes-Barre and Mureille’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary in Wapwallopen.

Interact Club, affiliated with Rotary International, is part of a global youth network dedicated to community and international service. The student-run club organizes charitable projects that have a lasting impact in our community and worldwide.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Dennison Township would like to extend appreciation to our poll workers and to everyone who came out to vote in the recent election. It was wonderful to see many young voters and children accompanying their families to be introduced to the voting process.

Also a big thank you to Renee’s Cold Cuts.

Thanks so much!

Katie Mack

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Library Corner The White Haven Area Community Library will host Harry Potter Movie Day on November 27 from 1:15 until 4:30 p.m. It is open to children in grades 4 through 7. Muggles are invited for an afternoon of themed crafts and snacks. The first Harry Potter movie will be shown. Please note this is a PG movie and we ask that your child be capable of sitting through a 3-hour movie to attend.

Tot Time for our littlest members is December 9 from 10:15 until 11 a.m. Bring your toddlers in for a craft activity.

In the afternoon, The Polar Express will pull into the library.

Children aged 6 and up are invited to come aboard! The Polar Express movie will be shown, and there will be crafts and snacks plus a visit from Santa! This event is from 1 until 4 p.m. The movie is rated PG. The Book Club continues to grow. Our next book is ‘None of This is True’ by Lisa Jewell. We will meet on December 13 in the John Murphy Room at 6:30 p.m.

Aside from the book discussion,

we will feature a holiday party with a white elephant gift exchange. Attendees are asked to bring a wrapped gift valued at $15 to participate in the fun.

Tickets are available for the White Haven Area Community Library’s annual Quilts and Crafts Show. It will be held on December 2 from 10-3 in the Engine House, and also at The Victorian Connection at 231 Wilkes Barre St. Tickets for the show are $5 and available at the library. The Cranberry Quilters will provide the quilts, and they will be joined by many of our favorite crafters from the past, as well as new ones. A bake sale and a basket raffle will also take place. Basket Raffle tickets are available now for purchase at the library. The cost is $1 for one or 20 for $10.

The Gertrude Hawk Chocolate fundraiser continues. Candy bars are available at the library and at many area merchants including G&A Hardware, Jirah’s Pizza, White Haven Veterinary, Antonio’s Pizza, Murphy Lumber, LK Hair, Connie Job Hair Salon, Thimbleberry, Barb Stemple

Medicare annual Open Enrollment ends soon The Pennsylvania Department of Aging reminds older adults that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries ends December 7. Any new coverage selected or changes to existing benefits will take effect January 1, 2024.

During open enrollment, new Medicare beneficiaries can sign up for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage and health plans to complement Medicare, and current Medicare beneficiaries can review and join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Coverage so that it better meets their needs.

To help Medicare beneficiaries understand their options, the department offers free, objective health benefits counseling through Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI). Available at Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), PA MEDI counselors can assist Medicare beneficiaries with plan comparisons, help

with enrollment in a new plan, and evaluate eligibility for any of Pennsylvania’s Medicare costsavings programs.

Individuals can learn more about PA MEDI, events and programs, or becoming a volunteer by calling the PA MEDI Helpline at 1-800-783-7067, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hair Salon, Aqua PA, Sue Ann Sewing and Hair@Dye4 in White Haven, as well as Gino’s Fairview Shoe and Northeastern Eye in Mountaintop as well as The Hearing Center in Kingston.

They will also be available at The Marine Corps Breakfasts held at St. Patrick’s Church in White Haven. As always, we appreciate the support of the community so we can continue to provide the many programs available at the library.

Commemorative 2024 Calendars celebrating the 200th anniversary of White Haven are available for purchase. Inside

are pages featuring old and new pictures as well as interesting historical tidbits telling the story of White Haven. Stop by the library or call 570-443-8776 to order. The calendars are $20 and proceeds benefit the library.

Scrabble Club will meet on December 7 at 6 p.m., however the December 21 game night is cancelled. Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. The Black Diamond Sangha Group meets every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for up to date offerings and events.

Open Skate will benefit Toys for Tots Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will open its doors for public ice skating on Tuesday, December 5, for the Toys for Tots Open Skate in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy or making a $5 contribution to Toys for Tots is permitted to participate. An emphasis is being put on toys for children ages 10 and up to help the growing demand.

The Open Skate will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be available for purchase with partial proceeds donated to Toys for Tots.

Guests will have the opportunity to win some great prizes at the event including tickets to select Mohegan Sun Arena events.

This is the only day throughout the year that the public is allowed to skate on the ice at Mohegan Sun Arena, home to the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins.

Patrons must bring their own skates. Mohegan Sun Arena will not have skates on site for rent and all guests that will be going on to the ice will need to be wearing skates.

A limited number of skate rentals are available at the Toyota SportsPlex (Community Ice Rink) at Coal St. in Wilkes-Barre for $4 per pair starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 4. Proper photo ID and a credit card must be presented to rent skates. All skates must be returned to the Toyota SportsPlex at Coal St. before 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6.

THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023— PAGE 13

Journal-Herald Sports On the Sly

Plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

by Steve Stallone Sports Editor Personally and professionally, 2023 has been an up and down year for me, with great highs and the lowest of lows.

With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us this week, it’s been a perfect time for me to reflect on all that was good this year, and all that I have to be thankful for.

It all starts with family, and I am blessed with an incredible one. My three sons are second to none, and their three amazing wives are the daughters I never had.

We also welcomed two new Stallones to the family in 2023, a set of twins, and I am now blessed with six beautiful grandchildren. They are the apple of my eye.

Twins are no stranger to the family, as my older brother and sister are also twins. Though separated by many miles, the three of us were able to spend time together in Georgia earlier this fall in what was a treasured visit.

I am also thankful for those I am blessed to call friends, and the many who stood by me during some of my darkest times this year. Those closest to me know that we are not just great friends, we are extended family.

I am thankful, too, for the opportunity to continue writing for the Journal-Herald, and owners Ruth and Seth Isenberg. Our journey together began in the early 1990s, and for 30-plus years they’ve given me the freedom to do what I do

best on a weekly basis.

In these uncertain times, I continue to be thankful for all the little things in my life that are often taken for granted.

During this time of thanksgiving, I pray for peace throughout the world, an end to suffering and hunger, and a better tomorrow.

To all the readers and your families, I wish you a warm and bountiful Thanksgiving, and a wonderful holiday season!

TURKEY DAY TRADITION - Turkey and stuffing, the Macy’s Day Parade, and football have been a part of my Thanksgiving Day for as long as I can remember.

This year’s NFL Turkey Day triple-header will give you plenty of reasons to stay awake after a heavy dose of food.

The football begins at 12:30, when Detroit hosts rival Green Bay, followed by Washington and Dallas at 4:30, and San

Francisco at Seattle in the 8:20 nightcap.

As of this writing, prior to Monday night’s Super Bowl rematch between Philadelphia and Kansas City, the NFL division and playoff races remain wide-open 11 weeks into the season. The Eagles were the league’s only 1-loss team, and all others had at least two defeats on their record. Eighteen of the league’s 32 teams were .500 or better, speaking to the parity in today’s NFL. LEBRON STILL LEBRON - In his 21st NBA season, LeBron James is still showing everyone that he is one of the best in the game — today and ever.

On Sunday, the league’s all-time scoring king lit up Houston for 37 points in a Los Angeles victory that moved the Lakers to 8-6 on the season.

Two nights after a 35-point

game against Portland, James has shown little signs of slowing despite, at 38, being the oldest player in a young man’s league.

His back-to-back 35-plus point games gives him 237 career games with at least 35 points, the third-most ever. He passed the late Kobe Bryant (236) and now trails only Wilt Chamberlain (381 games) and Michael Jordan (333).

“Just trying to push the limit,” James said after the Houston win. “See how far I can take this thing, I don’t know. I mean, it’s me vs.

Father Time.”

LeBron is certainly making a case for winning that battle, too. His teammates see no signs of him slowing up.

“He’s always got energy,” teammate Austin Reaves said.

“He’s the oldest player in the NBA but still acts like he’s 20 every day.”

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by Alex Zidock The general, state-wide deer season opens on Saturday, November 25. Hunter or not, if you are going to kill a deer in our Pocono woods, it’s going to be in November or early December.

National insurance statistics say if you are going to hit a deer with your car anywhere in “deer country,” your chances are best during November. That period spills into early December in Pennsylvania, and it all has to do with the ‘rut.’ The rut is when a male (buck) deer’s interest in mating with a female (doe) peaks. And the wild buck’s instinct is to chase and capture

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In 2022 in Pennsylvania there were 5,848 deer-related traffic incidents according to PennDOT. Of those, 1,260 resulted in injuries and 9 people died.

Here’s what you need to know: Slow down when driving in the deer woods. If you see one deer crossing the road, there are likely more to follow. In many areas, the deer populations have increased, particularly in areas where hunting is prohibited, as is the case in many community developments. Whitetail deer are most active at dusk and

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Hunters are in the woods now, moving around and forcing deer to move as well. Slow down! Did I say that before?

Hunting Seasons The General whitetail deer hunting season opens on Saturday, November 25, onehalf hour before sunrise. The only day hunters can hunt on Sunday during the deer season is November 26. The regular firearms deer season ends on December 9.

Hunters are allowed only one antlered deer during the license year. They may, however, take as many antlerless deer as they

have special antlerless tags. In Wildlife Management Unit 3-D, which encompasses most of the Pocono Area, the antlerless season has been extended until Saturday, December 2.

Also, the state has extended bear hunting in certain WMUs. A hunter with a valid bear license can take a bear from November 25 through December 2, including on Sunday, November 26, in WMU’s 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, and 5A. Either way, if you are driving over the next several weeks or hunting, remember your best time to encounter a whitetail deer, buck, or doe is in November or early December.

Please drive and/or hunt carefully.