CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–146th YEAR, NO. 8
SPECIAL DELIVERIES: Trucks bringing I-Girders in for the Interstate 80 bridge replacement project have been making regular trips down Route 940 through East Side. Mayor Eric Siglin took this photo on Friday; he says the deiveries to the work site on River Road.
Come hungry (and thirsty) to Jam Below the Dam
Food trucks will provide all kinds of food for the Jam Below the Dam in White Haven August 25 and 26. From appetizers to dessert, there will be all kinds of flavors. Wash it down with your choice of wine, beer or hard cider, plus plenty of lemonade, iced tea and sodas.
Signed up to satisfy culinary cravings are The Greek Shack, Steal Your Plate, Ravenous Food Truck, Wicked Pissah Lobster Company, Woods Ice Cream,
Joe’s Pierogies, The Jump Start Cart, and Karmacarons. For libations, turn to B&G Winery, Deep Roots Hard Cider, or Warwick Farm Brewing. Food stands will have plenty of nonalcoholic beverages.
Vendors Galore
The list of vendors runs the gamut. Registered as of press time were Hooked by See JAM BELOW THE DAM, page 7
Joe Snedeker to visit Weatherly
Joe Snedeker is celebrating the 28th anniversary of his “Go Joe 28! Stache for Cash” charity bike ride, which benefits St. Joseph’s Center in Dunmore.
Joe will be making a stop in the borough of Weatherly this year. He’s scheduled to arrive on Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m.
Residents who wish to see Joe and show their support are encouraged to gather at Eurana Park. The Concession Stand will also be open.
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Summer is celebration season. One fair or fiesta follows another, with scarcely an open weekend from June through August.
In everyone’s life, there are times when celebrating is easy and times when it’s downright difficult. And at times the woes of the world seem overwhelming. What is there to celebrate when nations are at war, and people are starving?
It may be that those are the times celebrations are most meaningful. Whether we gather as a family for a birthday, or a wedding, or as a community to honor a young sports team, we emphasize the good things in life. When we throw a town-wide party, we invite everyone to celebrate with us.
Community celebrations, from afternoon block parties to two-day entertainment extravaganzas, have a lot going for them. Often, community celebrations tell a story, and preserve the past. This weekend’s Pow-Wow will keep the area’s Native American heritage alive.
Festivals raise money for good causes. Next month, the L&L Fire Company will hold its Homecoming. It will be a celebration of the 80th anniversary of the volunteer organization, and also the kick-off for their drive to raise money for a new(er) vehicle.
Multi-day events like the Jam Below the Dam and the Weatherly Festival show off what makes our communities special the surroundings, the businesses, the people. They encourage visitors, and bring former residents back home.
That’s the primary benefit of festivals and celebrations of any kind. They bring people together. They give opportunities to stop and chat, and time just to enjoy being with others as a community. Putting together a celebration is a lot of work. Nothing is ever perfectly smooth, and of course there’s always the chance of rain. But planning, and then hosting, a community celebration is an act of faith faith that coming together as a community is a good enough reason in itself. Don’t miss the opportunity this summer to celebrate.
From The Journal-Herald July 21, 2005
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
The main photo on the front page showed Weatherly Borough employees putting the finishing touches on the borough’s newest park at the corners of Main, Wilbur and Carbon streets. Workers were getting the fountains flowing, and completing landscaping despite dry weather.
Another set of pictures showed children enjoying water activities as part of the White Haven Borough Recreation Program at Lehigh Park, which had been extended for an additional week with activities including a Kid Car Wash and a special Family Night.
Work was underway to prepare the road around the lake at Woodhaven for paving, in advance of bringing it up to White Haven Borough specifications.
A final picture showed the pool at Eurana Park in Weatherly, with people on the raft, the slide, and the diving board, as well as sitting on the benches watching.
White Haven Borough Council heard complaints about water running onto private property in the borough from Dennison Township.
Complaints were also received about a derelict property on Wilkes-Barre Street, and a burnt-out building on Buffalo Street.
A hearing was scheduled on the transfer of a liquor license from a Hazleton Business to Pancho’s Pizza and Mexican Restaurant in White Haven.
Water testing on the Black Creek and Quakake Creek was conducted by 22 Weatherly Area Middle School students, along with representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Environmental Resources.
White Haven’s All-Stars placed third in the District 18 9-10 tournament, as Hazleton defeated the locals, 9-4. Two White Haven teams were scheduled to play in the Panther Valley Little League tournament. The 11-12 uear-old All Stars opened playing against Nesquhoning, while the 9-10 year-old team opened against Franklin Township.
It was NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway for the Pennslvania 500, with just seven races remaining in the regular season prior to the Chase for the Championship in the Nextel Cup series. Big name drivers not yet qualified for the championship included Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth, none of whom would qualify for the Chase if it began right then.
The first-ever Nescopeck State Park Trail Runs were scheduled for the end of August. Both a 5 and a 10 kilometer race were planned, with awards to be presented in various ages groups. Proceeds were to benefit the American Red Cross Hazleton chapter.
Community Vacation
Bible School took place all week, starting at 6 p.m. at Moutainview Community Church. Leaders came from the Presbyterian Church this year, with a theme of Ranch House Kids. The program was open to all children from age 3 (if potty trained) up to and including those who had completed sixth grade. Participants were asked to bring items for the food pantry or for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Mountaintop Hose Co. No. 1 held its 32nd annual bazaar, highlighted by its auction on Sunday. Among the items raffled off were a full set of 2004-2005 Penguins framed, uncut and signed full set of trading cards, and two tickets to an upcoming Kelly Clarkson Concert at Wachovia Arena.
Public Notices
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WEATHERLY BOROUGH CARBON COUNTY, PA
EURANA PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Contract 1 - Earthwork
General Notice
Weatherly Borough (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Eurana Park Improvements Contract 1 - Earthwork
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person at the administrative office of Weatherly Borough located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, until Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM local time. Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Borough Council meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025 at approximately 7:15 PM.
The Project includes the following Work:
Earthwork and E&S controls for construction of one fence enclosed Basketball court and two fence enclosed Pickleball courts, three ADA accessible parking spaces, one ADA accessible road crossing, two ADA accessible ramps with detectable warning surfaces, grading and bituminous paving to provide an ADA accessible pathway throughout Eurana Park, and a bituminous paved amphitheater seating area.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Weatherly Borough
61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office at no cost and are available at the Borough of Weatherly, 61 West Main Street during office hours (8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the administrative Office Weatherly Borough, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Bid security in the amount of 10% of the bid will be required. The successful Bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and furnish and pay for performance and payment bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the performance and payment of all costs thereof within ten (10) days after the issuance of the intent to award of the contract. A maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the contract award price will also be required.
The successful bidder will comply with The Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage Rates and DCNR Nondiscrimination/Sexual harassment policy.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Weatherly Borough
By: Harold Pudliner
Title: Borough Manager
Date: July 3, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WEATHERLY BOROUGH CARBON COUNTY, PA
EURANA PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Contract 2 - Paving General Notice
Weatherly Borough (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Eurana Park Improvements Contract 2 - Paving Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person at the administrative office of Weatherly Borough located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, until Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM local time. Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Borough Council meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025 at approximately 7:15 PM.
The Project includes the following Work:
Application of bituminous paving courses for construction of one fence enclosed Basketball court and two fence enclosed Pickleball courts, three ADA accessible parking spaces, one ADA accessible road crossing, two ADA accessible ramps with detectable warning surfaces, grading and bituminous paving to provide an ADA accessible pathway throughout Eurana Park, bituminous paved amphitheater seating area, and plantings.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Weatherly Borough
61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office at no cost and are available at the Borough of Weatherly, 61 West Main Street during office hours (8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00 AM at the administrative Office Weatherly Borough, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Bid security in the amount of 10% of the bid will be required. The successful Bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and furnish and pay for performance and payment bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the performance and payment of all costs thereof within ten (10) days after the issuance of the intent to award of the contract. A maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the contract award price will also be required.
The successful bidder will comply with The Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage Rates and DCNR Nondiscrimination/Sexual harassment policy.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Weatherly Borough By: Harold Pudliner
Title: Borough Manager
Date: July 3, 2025
obituAries
PATRICIA BUKOWSKI
Patricia “Trish” Bukowski passed peacefully of natural causes in the early morning of July 3, 2025, in White Haven, where she had relocated after 40 years in Newtown. Trish grew up in Ardmore, where she attended Archbishop Carroll High School.
Trish was an avid reader and loved to garden. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching the Phillies, Eagles, and Villanova Basketball, and answering every question on Jeopardy correctly with lighting speed.
Her happiest pastime was spending long hours on the beach in Ocean City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor with her husband of 50 years, Gene, and their children.
Trish was a wonderful wife, mom and homemaker. She never missed a game, school event, or any occasion to celebrate her children. Trish and Gene filled their home with love, laughter and many beloved West Highland White Terriers, the first of which Gene gifted to Trish on their first wedding anniversary
Trish is survived by her husband Gene and their two sons, John and Mark, and their daughter Sarah Boisvert (Mason) and her grandson, Luke Boisvert. Trish is also survived by her brothers Bill Wilson (Marti) and Rick Wilson (Cathy), her sister-in-law Elaine Bukowski and her many nieces and nephews and their families. She will be sadly missed by many great friends who became extended family over the years.
Trish was the cherished daughter of the late, Mary Louise and William “Buddy” Wilson. She was preceded in death by her father and motherin-law, Edward E. and Melanja J. Bukowski and her sister, Saree M. Ippolito.
A Celebration of Life will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Association, In Memory of Trish W. Bukowski, https://secure2. convio.net/alsa/site/TR/DIY/
Service of Healing slated
On Sunday, July 27, at 9 a.m., a Service of Healing will be held at St. Matthew Church in Packer Township. The service will include a special litany, prayers for healing, as well as a blessing and anointing with oil for each
attending person who desires it. Weather permitting, the service will be held in the church parking lot. Participants may either remain in their cars or bring a lawn chair.
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on June 20, in the Estate of Louise Margaret Kelley, a/k/a Louise M. Kelley, late of White Haven Borough, who died May 6, 2025, to Lawrence M. Kelley, Executor.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
SENAPE LAW
James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire
Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire
Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179 Freeland, PA 18224-0179 570-636-3133 7/31
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on July 7, 2025, in the Estate of Norman E. Ackerman, Jr., late of Foster Township, who died June 20, 2025, to Catherine A. McGovern, Esq.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present them immediately to:
SENAPE LAW
James V. Senape, Jr., Esquire
Catherine A. McGovern, Esquire
Michael B. Senape, Esquire 612-614 Main Street, P. O. Box 179
Freeland, PA 18224-0179
570-636-3133
Parish picnic at St. Mary’s Ukrainian in McAdoo
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Blaine Street in McAdoo, will hold its 18th annual parish picnic August 1-3. There will be homemade food,
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games and entertainment. The Legends band will play Friday 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, the 81 Crew Polka Band will perform 2-5 p.m., Recalling Elvis with Joe Krushinsky from 5-6, and Ostrich Hat from 7-10 p.m.
Sunday, outdoor Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:30 a.m. Polka Joe Manjak from Magic 105.5 in Tamaqua will be there live 10-1, and the GerdanUkrainian folk band will play from 12-3 p.m.
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Public Notices
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WEATHERLY BOROUGH CARBON COUNTY, PA EURANA PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Contract 3 - Fencing General Notice
Weatherly Borough (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Eurana Park Improvements Contract 3 - Fencing
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person at the administrative office of Weatherly Borough located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, until Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM local time. Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Borough Council meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025 at approximately 7:15 PM.
The Project includes the following Work:
Construction of a 12-foot high chain link fence surrounding one paved basketball court and two paved pickle ball courts. Construction will also include 3 single leaf, 4-foot wide chain link gates and one double leaf, 12-foot wide gate.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Weatherly Borough
61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office at no cost and are available at the Borough of Weatherly, 61 West Main Street during office hours (8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the administrative Office Weatherly Borough, 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Bid security in the amount of 10% of the bid will be required. The successful Bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and furnish and pay for performance and payment bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the performance and payment of all costs thereof within ten (10) days after the issuance of the intent to award of the contract. A maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the contract award price will also be required.
The successful bidder will comply with The Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage Rates and DCNR Nondiscrimination/Sexual harassment policy.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Weatherly Borough
By: Harold Pudliner
Title: Borough Manager
Date: July 3, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
White Haven Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 312 Main Street, White Haven, Luzerne County, PA to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance to expand areas where vacation home rentals are permitted, to address public incubator uses, commercial villages, small wireless facilities and cargo and other containers. These amendments are available for inspection at the Municipal Building and The Journal-Herald newspaper. The hearing will be followed by the regular meeting of Council at which time the amendments will be considered for adoption.
Donald G. Karpowich, Esquire
White Haven Borough Solicitor 85 Drasher Road
Drums, PA 18222
INVITATION TO BID
SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Board of Supervisors of Packer Township until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Packer Township Municipal Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA 18255 for the following Contract: ‘2025 Bituminous Paving Project’
Packer Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania
409 Tons Superpave Leveling Course, 9.5 mm
817 Tons Superpave Wearing Course, 9.5 mm
73 Tons Superpave Binder Course, 19 mm
405 Square Yards Type 2A Aggregate Subbase (6”)
All materials must meet PennDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders need to be PennDOT prequalified.
Proposals must be delivered only by United States Postal Service to the Municipal Building at the above address unless prior arrangements are made with Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary, by calling 570-427-8969 for hand delivery. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township. Proposals shall be marked ‘2025 Bituminous Paving Project’. Proposal forms, specifications, and bid information can be obtained at the Municipal Building upon scheduling pick up with the Secretary, or at the office of the Engineer, Carbon Engineering lnc., 350 North Pine Street, Summit Hill, PA 18250 upon scheduling pick up through email at carbonei@ptd.net.
PA Prevailing Wages will apply to Contracts in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid made payable to Packer Township. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price within twenty (20) days of the award of the contract.
All bids will be opened and read publicly during a Board of Supervisors Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday August 5, 2025 at the Municipal Building as soon as the agenda allows.
The Packer Township Board of Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or portions thereof, and to delete projects and/or portions of the project depending on budgetary constraints and also to waive any technicalities deemed to be in the best interest of the Township.
Packer Township Board of Supervisors
Stephanie Stolpe, Secretary 2234 Hudson Drive Weatherly, PA 18255
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Council of the Borough of Beaver Meadows, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, proposes to enact the following Ordinance at a meeting of such Council to be duly called and duly held not less than seven (7) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the date of publication of this Notice.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BEAVER MEADOWS, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIONS UPON THE PARKING OF CERTAIN LARGE VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH, CONTAINING DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR PARTIAL INVALIDITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Borough Council of Beaver Meadows proposes to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the parking of certain large vehicles as defined in the ordinance from parking on borough streets and establishing penalties for violation of this ordinance within the borough. A full text of the ordinance may be reviewed in the Borough Offices, Borough Building, Broad Street, Beaver Meadows, PA.
BY THE ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BEAVER MEADOWS CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire
1 East Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Council of the Borough of Beaver Meadows, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, proposes to enact the following Ordinance at a meeting of such Council to be duly called and duly held not less than seven (7) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the date of publication of this Notice.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BEAVER MEADOWS AMENDING ITS NOISE ORDINANCE AND PROHIBITING NOISE DISTURBANCES ABRIDGING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF BEAVER MEADOWS.
The Borough Council of Beaver Meadows proposes to adopt an ordinance amending its noise ordinance and prohibiting noise disturbances in the Borough of Beaver Meadows and a full text of the ordinance may be reviewed in the Borough Offices, Borough Building, Broad Street, Beaver Meadows, PA.
BY THE ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BEAVER MEADOWS CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire 1 East Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Packer Township Board of Supervisors, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, proposes to enact the following Ordinance at a meeting of such Council to be duly called and duly held not less than seven (7) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the date of publication of this Notice.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PACKER AND AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE PROHIBITING NOISE DISTURBANCES ABRIDGING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF PACKER TOWNSHIP.
The Packer Township Board of Supervisors proposes to adopt an ordinance amending the ordinance prohibiting noise disturbances within the limits of Packer Township and providing penalties for violations thereof. A full text of the ordinance may be reviewed in the Township Offices, Township Building, 2234 Hudson Drive, Weatherly, PA. BY THE ORDER OF THE SUPERVISORS OF PACKER TOWNSHIP
Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire, Solicitor 1 East Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Ordinance will be enacted at a meeting of the Borough Council of Weatherly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania to be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the Weatherly Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA. The Ordinance is entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY AMENDING CHAPTER 91 OF THE WEATHERLY BOROUGH CODE. A summary of the contents of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: Butz Street shall become one way in the direction from High Street to West Main Street.
The full text of the Ordinance in its entirety may be examined at the Weatherly Borough Municipal Building located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been provided to The Journal-Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661, Pennsylvania, and the Carbon County Law Library located at the Carbon County Courthouse, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and may be examined there.
BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY
HAROLD PUDLINER, Borough Manager
Weatherly Borough 61 West Main Street
Weatherly, Pa 18255
JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE
Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
NOTICE
LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY have been granted to James P. Cosgrove, Jr and Theresa C. Thomas for the Estate of Anna T. Cosgrove, deceased and late of Kidder Township, Carbon County, PA, who died on June 13, 2025. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make payment, and those having claims, present same to: James Cosgrove, PO Box 122, White Haven PA 18661.
seth’s sightiNgs
Ruth and I got lucky on our ride this past Saturday. We had just come from a quick dog walk at a busy Sand Spring Day Use Area at Hickory Run State Park, and were headed back out when I sighted a glimpse of a black, furred animal. We stopped as we were able to see that this was a bear cub. Ruth sighted a second cub, as the pair had moved further into the woods away from us. Then I sighted a goodsized mama bear not far from her cubs, and also keeping a watchful eye on activity from the road. Mama might have been a 2-year-old. She looked well fed and quite alert.
Other sightings include a pair of fawn in Lehigh Township.
They were tiny and just a beautiful sighting for this time of year.
At home and around the Journal office there are all kinds of little wildflowers everywhere. At home I can also add a succulent we’ve been maintaining in a pot outside our back door has rewarded us with a stalk topped with delicate light pink flowers.
The Jam Below the Dam is coming up the weekend after this one. It’s put on by the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce, who would appreciate your support.
by seth iseNberg
Jam Below the Dam
Continued from page 1
Sewnami, Huck Family Maple, Kat Warner Jewerly, Bit#h Krafts, Bill’s Soda Stand, Carol’s Creations, Creative Crafts, Handmade Wood Crafts, Cards By Pimmy Annie, Necarlly’s Henna Tattoos, Terri’s Threads, Kirsten’s Crativity Corner, PopCraftin Memories, The Welsh Tea Shoppe, Waakys Krafty Creations, My Secret
Friday’s hours are 4 to 10, and Saturday the first activity is at 10 a.m. at the Railyard Park (yoga), with entertainment and booths open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Main Street. Two stages of entertainment and loads of food and beverages promise something for everyone, including special programming for kids at the library.
It’s hard to believe that it’s mid-summer already. As the trees fade a little in the summer sun, there are festivals every weekend. So go out and enjoy!
Good health to you all stay cool.
Seth
Craft Closet, Animal Arrest, Trinkets and Twigs, Kirsten’s Crativity Corner, My Fairy Furniture, Michelle Lee Arts, River Run Healing Arts, American Remodeling, Scents with Arlene, Circle Snacks, Oley Valley Farms, Meg Dyes, Jo Pilston Pottery, Resin Wild, The Hooking Wench, Together With Light Candles, Bella’s Biscuits, Inspired Slacker Artworks, Potential Possibilities, PJ’s Creations, Gellyball, Wilkes Barrbarian Jerky, Klines Kernels, Crafted Scent Shoppe, Jen’s Toy Den, Artwork by M.May, StarBella Mushrooms
New Rick Markham play to debut at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
How Dark Are Your Secrets?, a 30-minute new black comedy/mystery by White Haven area playwright Rick Markham will be performed August 8-10 at the 4th Annual One Act Weekend of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. This play and five other terrific new works by local playwrights will be featured. Cost is $20 at the door (no advance ticket sales).
Markham is the director. The cast includes Jordan Joubert, Nina Kemp, Michael Ortiz, Matthew Alexander, and Grey Blackmore.
Markham explained the premise of his play. “Last fall, Little Theatre asked me to help build a set for their production of It’s A Wonderful Life. Sitting in the audience watching this heartwarming tale from the 1940s unfold, I started to wonder what it would be like if an angel landed in today’s modern, cynical world. Would anyone believe? Would people even trust the angel, or would their motives be questioned?” He went on to explain that it took him three months to write How Dark Are Your Secrets?,
compared to the two weeks it took him to write Match #365, most recently performed by White Haven’s Legion Theatre Group. It’s written on levels— the surface, with a surprise ending, and then the hidden meaning level that makes the ending inevitable. “It was fun to write and I hope audiences will enjoy it,” he said.
He has a number of other shows coming up, including set construction for United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Gravestone Manor Theatrical Haunted House in Plains, as well as performances every weekend.
November 8 and 9 will bring the world premier of a new full-length play, Nightfall Before Christmas by Bill Jeffery and Rick Markham. This play contains four separate holiday stories each with a Twilight Zone style twist. It will be produced by the Legion Theatre Group on the stage at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. It’s too early to announce a couple of other projects in the works, and he continues to search for a local home for the Legion Theatre Group to use to produce shows in the White Haven area.
comiNg eveNts
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20—Pow-Wow, Camp Rotawanis, Drums
Thursday, July 24—Heritage Hill Summer Concert SeriesThe Bee’s Knees, 6:30 p.m., Weatherly
Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26—Jam Below the Dam, White Haven
Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9—Catfish Derby, sponsored by White Haven Volunteer Fire Co., Linesville Park
Friday – Sunday, August 8 – 9—St. Jude Parish Picnic, 4-10 F & Sa, 12-8 Su, Mountain Top
Saturday, August 9— Homecoming, L&L Volunteer Fire Company
Saturday, August 9—St. Ann’s Band, 6:30 p.m., Rail Yard Park at White Haven Area Community Library
Saturday, August 16— Summer Main Street Market, White Haven
Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23—Weatherly Festival
Saturday, September 6—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven
Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14— Weatherly HillClimb
Saturday, September 27— Art Walk, 12-5, White Haven
Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4—Weatherly Area Community Library Auction
Sunday, October 12—Harvest Market, Main Street, White Haven
Saturday, October 25— Weatherly Halloween Parade, 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 26— Weatherly Halloween Parade Raindate, 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 29—Small Business Saturday, White Haven
Saturday, November 29—9th annual Christmas Event, Weatherly Area Museum
Summer concert series features The Bee’s Knees
Heritage Hill’s sun-sational summer concert series continues with The Bee’s Knees playing a large selection of music from the ‘50s through the early ’80s. Join us in the parking lot with your lawn chairs at 800 Sixth St. on Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
refreshments are available, courtesy of Heritage Hill. Register in advance for a chance to win a door prize by calling Rachael at 570427-4500 or email rtimm@ heritagehillsenior.com. If inclement weather occurs, the concert will move indoors.
Completes veterinary training
Megan R. Ray, Weatherly, graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Degree from St. Matthew’s University
School of Veterinary Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, in a ceremony held June 7, in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ray has also passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), which is a requirement for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
After completing her studies in the Caribbean, Megan was fortunate to have been assigned to Washington State University’s
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Pullman WA, for her Clinical Rotations as the final part of her journey to becoming a veterinarian, which will be completed in September. This hospital provides 24-hour Emergency care, as well as care for all sizes of animals, which has provided intense training with hands-on experience. Dr. Ray graduated from Kutztown University in 3 1/2 years with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. She is also a 2015, top 10 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, and is the daughter of Cindy and Robert Yurchak, and Lawrence Ray, Weatherly. At home are brothers Andrew Ray and Steph Yurchak, and nephew Mason Ray.
The White Haven Area Community Library Book Club has chosen Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid for their August book. The next meeting will be on August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Adults 18 and over are welcome to join us for fun and lively conversation.
On Saturday, July 26, the library will host an afternoon of fun during The Jam Below the Dam. Come and enjoy Children’s Musician Nina Peterson, Barbara the Balloon Artist, and Magician “The Amazon Carson” in The Rail Yard Park. There will also be a children’s book giveaway. Additional exhibitors will be set up in The John Murphy Room including representatives from Eckley Miner’s Village, White Haven Historical Society and Hickory Run/DCNR. Children’s Book Author Mia McGlynn will be doing a reading and crafts with children throughout the festival as well. Please join us at the library during the hours of 12 to 4 p.m. to enjoy the scheduled activities. For the grown-ups on Saturday at 9 a.m., Amanda Neidlinger of River Run Healing Arts will do a yoga demonstration in The Rail Yard Park.
Mark your calendar for the return of the Freeland St. Anne’s Band on August 9 at 6:30 p.m., also in The Rail Yard Park.
Advanced registration is not necessary.
The library is selling Boscov Friends Helping Friends Shopping Passes. The cost is $5, and the pass entitles the shopper to a 25% discount on the store’s lowest sale prices in store and on-line on Wednesday, October 22. The entire $5 purchase price stays with the library. They are available at the circulation desk.
Individuals who would like to form a Mahjong Club are sought. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China, with worldwide variants. It’s a game of skill, strategy, and luck. If you already know how to play or just want to learn and join in the fun, please reach out to the library at 570-443-8776. Leave your name and contact info (email/phone/ text) and whether you’d prefer meeting day or evening.
If you are interested in volunteering at the library, we would love to meet you. There are a variety of opportunities available for you to share your skills and experience. Please call 570-443-8776 or stop in during library hours.
The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven community and visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
Central Florida’s Scott Frost talks Nebraska at Big XII Media Days, and that’s bad form
by LaShaun Pryor
With the college football season just a month away, this is the time when conferences hold their media days, providing head coaches with an opportunity to showcase their teams. No big deal there. But there was a big deal in Texas last week when Scott Frost, University of Central Florida’s head coach, talked about his time as head coach at Nebraska in the Big Ten. The problem is... UCF is in the Big XII.
As you might expect, Frost’s comments made headlines—just not the kind you want. Frost told reporters he “didn’t really want to” take the Nebraska head coaching job and that it “wasn’t a good move.” “I got tugged in a direction to try to help my alma mater and didn’t want to do it,” Frost told The Athletic. “Don’t take the wrong job.”
Come on, man! That kind of statement might feel honest to him, but the way it came out sounded bitter. It wasn’t a thoughtful reflection or an honest assessment of why things went wrong. Instead, it was a backhanded jab at the very people who gave him more support, more patience, and more loyalty than most coaches could ever dream of.
Let’s be clear: Scott Frost didn’t fail because Nebraska was the wrong job. He failed because, despite the support and
the resources, he didn’t deliver. Four straight losing seasons and a 16–31 overall record. That said, the fanbase stayed loyal, filling Memorial Stadium week after week, hoping the hometown hero would turn it around.
Instead of owning that it didn’t work out, Frost is still pointing fingers. Instead of saying, “I gave it everything and came up short,” he’s saying, “I never really wanted it anyway.” And worse yet, he said it now, as the current head coach at UCF, during a media event that was supposed to be about building the future in Orlando, not airing out the past at Lincoln.
His words were a great disservice to the Husker faithful, fans who loved Frost as a player and rooted for him as a coach. That’s what Husker fans do: they ride for their team through the worst of times. They show up no matter what. And they welcomed him back with open arms when he returned to Lincoln. They didn’t get the coach they hoped for, but they still gave him time, space, and unwavering support.
And now, years later, this is how he talks about them?
Frost could’ve taken the high road. He could’ve said, “I learned a lot,” or “It just wasn’t the right fit, but I’ll always appreciate the people there.” Instead, he chose to twist the knife. It felt less like closure and more like someone still carrying a grudge.
Meanwhile, Nebraska is moving on. Matt Rhule is rebuilding with discipline, culture, and humility—
everything Husker Nation deserves. The energy feels different. The support is still there. The foundation is getting rebuilt the right way.
Husker fans will be fine. They always are. But Frost’s comments last week remind us that sometimes, even after all
the dust settles, some people haven’t figured out how to move on. And that’s just sad to see.
LaShaun Pryor, a media personality in the Oklahoma City area, co-hosts the Pryor to the Snap podcast and writes at The Sports Column.
Joe Reindel Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit White Haven Lions Club
Golfers and community members are gearing up for the 35th annual Joe Reindel Memorial Golf Tournament, supporting the White Haven Lions Club. This year’s tournament will take place on Monday, August 4, at the Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. Participants can begin registering at Noon, with a shotgun start to follow at 1 p.m. The tournament will be played in a four-person scramble format.
In addition to spirited competition on the greens, attendees will have the chance
to win a variety of individual door prizes. The tournament will feature multiple flights and a host of exciting contests, including sought-after hole-inone prizes on all par-three holes.
Golfers will also compete in skill challenges such as Closest to the Pin for both men and women, as well as Longest Drive and Most Accurate Drive competitions.
The cost per golfer of $95 will include a hot dog lunch, beer, and dinner following golf at the course. To register, call Ed Gower at 570-401-9814, or email ejgower2231@gmail.com
Weatherly 8-10 All-Stars
big, bring home Section 6 championship
Rally past team from Bethlehem in title game to clinch state berth
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
GILBERT — David vs. Goliath.
Little Town vs. Big City.
Call it what you may, but leave no doubt that last Wednesday’s showdown for the Section 6 8-10 Year-Old Girls’ Softball Tournament championship pitted tiny Weatherly (population 2,551) against Northwest, which selects its players from the City of Bethlehem (pop. 78,300).
The Weatherly Lady Wreckers refused to flinch.
Powered by Briella Vanblargan’s pitching gem, Reya Gregory’s go-ahead two-run double in the fourth inning, and a never-say-die approach, the Lady Wreckers U10 All-Stars rallied once again — this time past the Northwest All-Stars 5-4 to capture the Section 6 crown and the state tournament berth that goes with it.
“We’re a small town, and these moments don’t come around often. But this group earned every bit of it,” beamed Weatherly manager Rachel Witner, whose group of stars proved no stranger to the
dramatic. The Lady Wreckers went 3-1 in sectional play, got two walk-off victories, and avenged their only tournament loss (7-3 to Northwest one day earlier) by coming from behind once again.
“We had kids step up all over the field,” Witner continued. “Big hits, big steals, and big outs. Reya’s hit was huge, and Briella just kept going out there and battling.
“We didn’t play our game Tuesday. But they flipped the switch tonight. They knew what was at stake, and they never backed down,” she said. “This was the one. We believed after that first (section) win, and the second one gave us even more confidence. Tonight, they just kept fighting, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
Witner went with Vanblargan in the circle after she did well in relief against Northwest a day earlier. The hunch paid off, as Vanblargan struck out 12 in a five-hit complete game, walking just two and blanking Northwest over the final two innings to close out the victory.
Weatherly players celebrate coming off the field after beating Northwest 5-4 for the Section 6 Little League 8-10 Girls’ Softball Tournament championship, punching their ticket to the state tournament. JH
“All I wanted to do was pitch,” Vanblargan said behind a huge smile. “I dug hard and I believed.”
“We did it as a team, and that’s what you want,” Witner noted. “You want to win as a team, not as individuals, and they came together and did what they needed to do.”
Northwest was first on the board when Kylie Trabucco doubled and scored on Olivia Miller’s groundout. The lead grew to 2-0 in the top of the third when C.C. Rivera’s single plated Grace Garcsar.
With two runners on and two out, Northwest was threatening to break it open before Weatherly’s Gregory came through with the defensive play of the game in left field.
Running to her left, Gregory tracked down a fly ball in the nick of time, ending the inning and Northwest’s scoring threat in one incredible moment.
“Reya made a great catch. That was the turning point,” Witner stressed. “If that ball would have gone past her, they would have had runs. That was a clutch catch. It was a pictureperfect moment.”
Northwest manager Jen Carlo concurred.
See SECTION CHAMPS, page 16
Photo by Steve Stallone
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Salem UCC hosts Capriotti’s frozen food fundraiser
Salem UCC in Weatherly is holding its annual fundraiser featuring Capriotti’s frozen food items. Community members are invited to support the church by ordering from a selection of delicious, ready-to-cook favorites—all available for convenient pick-up.
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Local softball stars put Weatherly on the map with state tourney appearance
Lady Wreckers U10 All-Star Team finishes top-8 in Pennsylvania
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
UPPER DARBY TWP. —
Driving into the suburban Philadelphia community known as Drexel Hill, site of this year’s Pennsylvania Little League 8-10 State Softball Tournament, you can’t help but notice the skyline of the state’s largest city just a few miles away.
Of Pennsylvania’s 300-plus teams playing in the Under-10 Division, only eight remained.
The best of the best, on the biggest stage, gathered at the sprawling Drexel Hill Little League Complex, battling it out for the title of state champion.
Yes, tiny Weatherly had arrived.
The Lady Wrecker U10 AllStars, fresh off the first district and sectional championships in program history, made their debut in the state tournament on Sunday.
“These girls have exceeded every expectation,” Weatherly manager Rachel Witner said. “This is something they’ll remember forever.”
Battling extreme heat, injury and a tough first-round opponent, Weatherly dropped a 12-0 verdict to DuBois in a Sunday afternoon scorcher.
Nineteen hours later, the Lady Wreckers were back on the field in an elimination game with Southern Tioga. The locals took a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth before Southern Tioga rallied for a 2-1 victory, ending the Lady Wreckers’ tournament season.
“This tournament season has been one for the books and will be hard to top, but with these kids and their drive nothing is stopping them from the greatness that lies ahead for the future of Weatherly softball,” Witner said on Monday. “They have made not only us coaches proud, but their families, friends, and our small community gleam with pride. We put Weatherly on the map!”
Scorching Opener
The newly-crowned District 18 and Section 6 champion Lady Wreckers couldn’t have faced more adversity in their state tournament debut, from their opening-game draw, to the searing heat, and finally to injury.
DuBois had breezed through its District 10 and Section 1 tournaments unbeaten, and was already being mentioned as the team to watch in this tourney.
There was nothing close to a breeze on this sun-splashed day, with a game-time temperature of 92 degrees and a heat index above 100 putting the players to the test.
After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first on Felicity Clark’s run-scoring single, adversity struck the Lady Wreckers on just the third pitch from DuBois hurler Zoey Lee. Weatherly leadoff hitter Mackenzie Clabia
Weatherly assistant coach Kayla Durham encourages Mia Durham (10) and Korah Gilbert (99) prior to their at-bats on Sunday at the Pennsylvania Little League 8-10 State Softball Tournament.
was struck in the hand on a swinging foul ball, ultimately forcing her to the bench for treatment.
A run-scoring double from Hollene Davidson, followed by Cali Gibson’s two-run single, enabled DuBois to put up five runs in the second for a quick 6-0 lead.
Weatherly starter Briella Vanblargan pitched to one
batter in the third before she succumbed to the heat, and was also forced to exit the game. She was treated with liquids and cooled with wet towels.
“The heat was a big thing that was against us,” noted Witner, whose team couldn’t even find shade while batting. Their bench was in direct sunlight
See STATE TOURNEY, page 15
Briella Vanblargan and her Weatherly teammates wait to hear their name announced during player introductions at the state tournament on Sunday in Drexel Hill.
JH Photo by Steve Stallone
JH Photo by Steve Stallone
State Tourney
Continued from page 14
throughout the game.
“There were a couple of kids where heat exhaustion was definitely there,” Witner said. “Even though they were drinking, the heat was definitely getting to them. Our catcher, with all that gear on, she was definitely feeling it. I don’t like to make excuses, but reaction time is a little bit different when you’re in heat like this.”
Mackenzie Clabia showed her grit by returning to the game, taking the circle in relief of Vanblargan. She got a pair of strikeouts in a scoreless third inning that kept the Lady Wreckers in touch.
But bad luck struck Clabia and the Lady Wreckers again in the top of the fourth, when a line drive smoked off the bat of DuBois’ Emma Brubaker struck Clabia on the knee, enabling two runs to score and setting in motion a six-run inning.
Clabia gutted it out for four more batters, but was unable to continue. Feeling better, a gutty Vanblargan returned to get the final out on a pop-up to end the inning.
Even though they were hurting physically, Weatherly’s two star players were still battling to stay on the field and help their team, something not lost on Witner.
“Kenzie and Briella went out there and still tried to do it. I can’t give them enough credit,” she said. “Briella got that last out, thank God she came back in. She started to feel a little batter. She had dehydration, her feet were cramping up. She got a little bit better and hydrated a little and said she could go back in. So then I could get Kenzie out, because she was really hurting out there.”
To make matters worse, DuBois’ Lee was lights-out in the circle. The hard-throwing righthander struck out all 12 batters she faced, needing just 50 pitches to finish off the fourinning perfect game.
“That’s Zoey. She’s a really good pitcher. She’s worked very hard at it,” DuBois manager Keith Lepionka said. “She throws a lot of strikes.
“Some days she’s better than
Weatherly’s Mackenzie Clabia slides into third base during Monday’s elimination game against Southern Tioga at the Pennsylvania Little League 8-10 State Softball Tournament.
Submitted Photo
while scattering five hits and three walks. She also withstood being hit by a line drive in the first inning.
Weatherly managed three hits and five walks off Southern Tioga pitching, and the two teams were scoreless entering the top of the sixth inning.
The Lady Wreckers finally broke the ice when Aubrey Clabia reached base and advanced to third. When she attempted to steal home, the ball was thrown away for an error, and Weatherly led 1-0.
But in the bottom half of the sixth, Southern Tioga pushed across the tying and winning runs to keep its tournament hopes alive for another day, and end Weatherly’s incredible summer run.
others, and today was one of her real good days. She was throwing hard, just all around the plate. She makes it look a lot easier than what it is out there.”
She was a concern for Weatherly coming in.
“She threw some perfect games that we saw when we did some research on her, so she’s a great pitcher,” offered Witner. “Our kids just need to get the bat on the ball. There were some at-bats where our kids were foul-tipping, so they were getting the timing down. It just wasn’t in our favor today.”
Lepionka, whose team hails from the western part of the state, said he wasn’t sure what to expect from Weatherly.
“There’s always nerves,” he said. “You want to come out here and compete, but I didn’t know anything about them. You’ve got to respect every team you’re going up against. Nerves, maybe not, but maybe anxiousness, just wanting to get everything going.”
Lepionka said he wasn’t sure what it would take to win the tournament, but knew it would take more of what he saw on Sunday.
“We’ve got 12 girls who can hit the ball well for the most part,” he said. “We’ve seen some good pitching leading up to this tournament, so it helps out. They’re aggressive, they want to hit. I tell them to put the ball in play and good things will happen. That’s kind of our idea on hitting.
“We’ve got to have a lot of real good pitching and we’ve got two
pitchers,” he added. “They both have to pitch well. Obviously our defense was not tested yet, so we’ve got to prove that we can make plays. We’ve got to just keep competing. There are eight really good teams here.”
Witner predicted after Sunday’s loss that the Lady Wreckers would bounce back and be ready to play the following day.
“These kids are resilient,” she said. “We came off that loss in sectional play and we battled back and won sections, so it’s just another bump in the road. I know our girls are going to come back and play their game (Monday). There weren’t a lot of tears at the end of this one. I think they know that they’re in a special place and they’re having big moments. Yea, it’s a little stressful and you’re in big games, but we reminded them that not everyone gets here, and we are fortunate and honored to be on this diamond, and hopefully can do something tomorrow to keep us in it.”
DuBois.......... 150 6 12 7 0
Weatherly......000 0 0 0 3
Lee and Clark; Vanblargan, M. Clabia (3), Vanblargan (4) and I. Durham. W - Lee. L - Vanblargan.
Elimination game
Witner was right on the money, as the Lady Wreckers came in fresh and gave Section 3 champ Southern Tioga all it could handle in Monday afternoon’s elimination game back on Candlestick Field, one of eight playing fields at the complex.
Vanblargan was strong in the circle, striking out 11 batters
“We never backed down. We came in hungry and wanting to fight, we played with heart, determination and so much grit,” Witner said proudly. “Battling through the heat and injuries only made us stronger and tougher.”
Aubrey Clabia, Mackenzie Clabia and Mia Durham all had singles to lead the Weatherly offense on Monday. The defense played errorless ball behind Vanblargan.
Weatherly finishes its tournament season with two championship flags and trophies, and what Witner hopes is a new confidence and new perspective on sports — and life — moving forward.
“When these girls put their minds to it, nothing is impossible,” she said. “They have learned so much more than the sport this season, so many life lessons off the field. You can do everything right and still fail. You can work your tail off all week, throw the best pitch of your life…and watch it get smoked over the fence. You can square up a ball perfectly…and still get robbed by a diving catch.
“It’ll break your heart. But it’ll also teach you to keep showing up. To compete without guarantees. To trust that hard work still matters — even when it doesn’t pay off right away. They will learn how to get up and respond after failure and that, that is what a true athlete holds.”
Section Champs
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“They had an incredible play. If that ball goes by her, I guarantee that would have been three runs, because my next girl hit a double. It’s one of the best plays I’ve seen. Full speed, full arm extension. My jaw just dropped seconds after that. That was incredible. She’s the MVP in my heart.”
Weatherly used the momentum to spark a fire under the offense, scoring three times in the home half of the third to take its first lead.
Mia Durham and Aubrey Clabia drew walks to open the inning, and both stole two bases before scoring on wild pitches to get Weatherly on the board. Myah Makowiec followed with a one-out single to left, and after stealing two bases, she eventually scored on a throwing error to put the Lady Wreckers in front.
The lead was short-lived, however.
Northwest got back-to-back doubles from Trabucco and Miller to begin the top of the fourth. Trabucco came in on a wild pitch to tie it, and Miller scored on an error following a lineout that put their team back in front, 4-3.
As has been their calling card, the Lady Wreckers had an answer in the home fourth.
Vanblargan laced a one-out single and Jenna Jones also reached on a base hit to start the rally. Both moved up on steals before Gregory delivered the game’s biggest hit, a two-run double to center that plated both for a 5-4 lead.
Vanblargan struck out four of the final six Northwest batters,
and her defense fielded the other two plays cleanly to wrap up the tournament and send Weatherly to its first state championship appearance.
Jones had two hits, scored a run and stole three bases. The Lady Wreckers finished with 14 stolen bases in all, with Aubrey Clabia and Makowiec also swiping three apiece.
“They’re a good running team, and so are we. We’ll take base after base,” Northwest coach Carlo said. “That’s kind of the name of the game at this level. That’s why it’s so important to have a strong catcher.”
Carlo praised Weatherly and lauded the Lady Wreckers on a well-played tournament. Afterward, players from both teams congratulated and consoled one another, and then posed for a picture together in a strong show of sportsmanship.
“We beat every team in this tournament, and now so have they. It just shows you how good both teams are,” noted Carlo. “But they won the one that mattered. Weatherly’s a great team, and it was a terrific game between two tough groups.”
n a strong display of sportsmanship, players and coaches from the winning Weatherly team and the Northwest AllStars from Bethlehem console and congratulate one another following last week’s championship game at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert.
The Weatherly Lady Wreckers 8-10 year-old girls’ softball team claimed the Section 6 Tournament championship last week with a 5-4 win over the Northwest All-Stars from Bethlehem. Members of the winning Lady Wreckers team include Mackenzie Clabia, Aubrey Clabia, Briella Vanblargan, Cassidy Witner, Audrey Wagner, Korah Gilbert, Myah Makowiec, Reya Gregory, Isabella Durham, Jenna Jones, Mia Durham, Auriella Rambaran, assistant coaches Autumn Gilbert and Kayla Durham, and manager Rachel Witner.
Parry, Solivan (5) and Rivera, Parry (5). Vanblargan and I. Durham. W - Vanblargan. L - Parry.
