CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–146th YEAR, NO. 10
MAIN STREET WAS JAMMED on Saturday night, as the Jam Below the Dam brought lots of people to White Haven to enjoy music, food and fun. Friday night was interrupted by a quick rainstorm, but it didn’t dampen the fun. For more photos, please turn to page 16.
Barbara Porter Callahan, the Balloon Lady, handing out one of her creations at the White Haven Area Community Library during the Jam Below the Dam. The library hosted kids’ activities, as well as the White Haven Historical Association and DCNR representatives. It was a cool respite.
GO JOE 28 Bike Ride for St. Joseph’s Center stopped in Weatherly on Friday. WNEP meteorologist Joe Snedeker arrived at Eurana Park shortly after 11 a.m., where he was greeted by a crowd of fans, many sporting moustaches for the occasion. This was the final day of the Go Joe tour, a week-long ride of 100 miles plus per day that, along with the St. Joseph’s Festival and Telethon, raised over $1 million for the Center. More photos page 10.
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Sometimes we don’t realize how vital our volunteer fire companies are to the well-being of our entire region. They do far more than fight fires in just one place, and without them, many services we rely on would go unmet.
This past Saturday, there was a fire at Heritage Hill. Fortunately, there was no real damage, and no one was hurt. But fire companies throughout the area, both volunteer and paid, responded quickly, made sure all the residents and staff were evacuated safely, and handled the situation. Citizens’ Fire Company of Weatherly was the primary responder. They were helped by Beaver Meadows Vol. Fire Co. #1, McAdoo Fire Company, Lehigh & Lausanne Rural Vol. Fire Co., Freeland Fire Department 136, Hazle Twp. Fire & Rescue Company 141, Hazleton Fire Department, Lehighton Ambulance Association, Lehigh Valley Health Network EMS, and the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency. West Hazleton Fire Company stood by at the Citizens’ station.
These same Mutual Aid companies and more came into play to fight a fire later that night that threatened the Hazleton Library. By working together these companies made sure the fire in the former Methodist Church building did not spread to the library.
Volunteer fire fighters also respond to accidents, and provide support for ambulance calls. They rescue people who get lost. They provide traffic control for festivals like this past weekend’s Jam Below the Dam, and they hold fun fundraisers like the upcoming Homecoming for the L&L Fire Company and the Catfish Derby for the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company.
Our area relies on the commitment of our volunteer fire companies. Without them, we would be less safe.
You can help keep this volunteer tradition alive. If you’re able, members are always needed, and training is provided. There are administrative jobs to be done, and fundraising volunteers are also valued. And everyone can help by attending fundraisers and festivals.
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From The Journal-Herald August 4, 2005
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R. Holder, Publisher
The front page photo shows kids keeping cool as part of the extension of the White Haven Recreation Program, running through an inflatable Kid Car Wash rented and set up for three days in Lehigh Park.
The Weatherly Area School Board held a rare July meeting because of the need to fill some unexpected vacancies. John McGee, who a month earlier had been hired as an elementary teacher, was transferred from that sixth grade position to the post of Computer teacher. Long term substitute Alexandra Grega was hired as a full-time elementary teacher, and Kayla Romig was hired as a long-term substitute with a regular gig as sixth grade science and social studies teacher for the coming year. Other hires included Brian Baddick as high school principal, Rene Reese as supervisor of special services/ assistant principal, and Gail Cramer as school psychologist on a part-time basis.
Luzerne County Election Bureau clarified some questions that had been left over from the May primary. They ruled that Robert Spadell could be a candidate for both Mayor and Borough Councilmember at the same time, and could actually be elected to both posts, but could only accept one if that happened.
In White Haven, Ron Trimmer had resigned from borough council after the deadline for the Primary Election. The Bureau said the candidates for the resulting two-year term would be selected by the chairpersons of the Republican and Democratic county committees, no later than September 15.
Melvin Clymer received enough write-in votes for tax collector in Dennison Township to appear on both ballots in November, and Margaret Beckerman received enough
write-in votes to appear on the Democratic ballot as tax collector. Both Clymer and Beckerman were incumbents.
Townhouses and an apartment building were proposed for Woodhaven, and representatives of the development and two or three members of White Haven Council were scheduled to meet to discuss possibilities.
Council adopted a policy for the recreation board similar to the one applying to borough council: If a member misses two Board meetings without excuse, the position in vacated.
Three residential developers of Golden Oaks were sued by Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett for failing to construct promised clubhouse, gardens, alke, walking trails, drugstore, arket and assisted living facilities that were advertised as exclusive features for those purchasing land/ home packages in the Carbon County development. The suit was brought following complaints by more than 30 predominantly older Pennsylvanians who bought homes in the development. They bought based on advertising that began in 2000 offering access to a 10,000 square foot clubhouse that would include a restaurant, bar, library, craft room, exercise facilities, heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, tennis and shuffleboard courts. Of particular concern to those who complained was the failure to construct the promised assisted living facilities. Charges of shoddy construction were also alleged, and monetary damages to home buyers were sought.
The Weatherly Sumer 4-H/ Recreation program continued through August with special events each week for children ages 8 through 13 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. For the week of August 1, the topic was Foods and Nutrition, and the special event was a sand castle contest.
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 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM local time. Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at approximately 3:15 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 Tuesday, August 12, 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 31, 2025 8/7
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, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM local time. Bids received will be publicly opened and read on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at approximately 3:15 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 Tuesday, August 12, 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 31, 2025
obituAries
GERALD W. RILEY
Gerald “Jerry” W. Riley, 62, of White Haven, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Camden, New Jersey, Gerald was the beloved son of Lorraine Eggleston Riley and the late Gerald E. Riley. He was a proud graduate of Overbrook High School and a longtime resident of the White Haven community.
Gerald was a devoted member of the White Haven United Methodist Church and served his community as a dedicated member of the Dennison Township Fire Company.
His strong work ethic and craftsmanship were evident throughout his career, with positions at Redstone Construction, Morris Kitchens, and Provincial Towers in Wilkes-Barre.
A true sports enthusiast, Gerald was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers, and also held a lifelong admiration for the Minnesota Vikings. He found joy and adventure in traveling, hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. A skilled wood craftsman, Gerald poured passion and care into every project he undertook.
Gerald will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, dedication to family and community, and his deep appreciation for the outdoors. He leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love and resilience.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Ann Cheskiewitz Riley; daughter, Syrena Lorraine Riley May and her husband, Ryan of Swoyersville; sons, Gerald A. Riley of White Haven, and Nathan W. Riley of White Haven; one cherished granddaughter, Luna Lorraine May; three siblings, Sandra Johnson and her husband, Eric, David “Butch” Riley and his wife, Helen, and William Riley and his wife, Sheri; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be conducted on Sunday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., 403 Berwick St., White Haven, with a Celebration of Life Service at 12:30 p.m. in the White Haven United Methodist Church, White Haven. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Walsh to host Senior Expo for 117th District
Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) invites residents of the 117th District to a free Senior Expo on Tuesday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Misericordia University’s Insalaco Hall, 301 Lake St. in Dallas.
The expo will feature over 30 vendors that offer information and services for seniors. Several breakout sessions will be held on topics like estate planning, Area Agency on Aging programs, Silver Sneakers chair yoga, low-income taxpayer assistance information, cyber security and fraud bingo. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department will
also be in attendance to help constituents search for unclaimed property.
Free hearing tests and light refreshments will be available.
“My upcoming Senior Expo will connect older adults in the community with services, programs and opportunities at no cost to them,” said Walsh. “I hope to see many constituents take advantage of this event. I am looking forward to catching up with those I serve at the expo!”
For more information about the Senior Expo, please call Walsh’s Dallas office at 570-675-6000.
State funding to reduce flooding in Freeland
Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) have announced that Freeland Borough has secured a lowinterest loan of almost $3.5 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to reduce flooding in residential neighborhoods. Over 3,000 feet of pipe, 36 inlets, and new curbing will be installed at Yale, Foster, North, Chestnut, Laurel, and Pine Streets, providing drainage during heavy storms.
“Updating infrastructure that has reached the end of its lifespan is critical to the health, safety and longevity of our communities,” said Walsh. “I am happy to see PENNVEST funding in the form of a low-interest loan invested in
Freeland Borough to help meet these critical goals. Present and future residents will experience the benefits of this project.”
“Anyone who’s ever lived in a flood-prone area knows the stress that comes every time a storm rolls in,” said Argall. “I’m grateful PENNVEST recognized how important this effort is for residents. These projects can be very expensive for smaller communities.”
PENNVEST funds sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects throughout Pennsylvania. This financing is made possible through a combination of federal funding, prior bond issues by the Commonwealth, and revenue from the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee established under Act 13 of 2012.
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
The regular monthly meeting of East Side Borough Council has been changed from Thursday, August 7, 2025 to Thursday, August 14, 2025 beginning at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the White Haven Community Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven, Pa.
Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary
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 in the Estate of Bernadine G. Gallagher, a/k/a Bernadine Gallagher, late of the City of Hazleton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, who died on November 11, 2024. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands against the Estate are to present the same without delay to:
Terrance Gallagher, Executor c/o Peter O’Donnell, Esquire 1402 N. Church St. Hazle Township, PA 18202 8/7
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION have been granted to DARIANA GUZMAN, for the Estate of Estate of Jeffery a/k/a Jeffrey Thomas Spada deceased and late of Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on August 27, 2023. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make payment, and those having claims, present same to: Susan Sernak-Martinelli, Esquire
Law Office of
Susan Sernak-Martinelli
199 North Church Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201 8/7
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 7/31
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods Car Cruise at Heritage Hill
Take the ol’ wheels out for a spin and cruise to Heritage Hill Senior Community for Hot Dogs and Hot Rods on Wednesday, August 6, from 6-8 p.m., at 800 Sixth St., in Weatherly. Rain date is Thursday, August 7. Show off your classic car, check out the cars on display, and talk with fellow motor enthusiasts. Enjoy a sentimental trip down memory lane with complimentary hot dogs,
beverages, and snacks courtesy of Heritage Hill! Donations for the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated.
Everyone is welcome. Attendees who register in advance will have a chance to win a gift card to Advanced Auto Parts. To reserve, please call Rachael at 570-427-4500 or email rtimm@heritagehillsenior. com.
librAry corNer
This past weekend, the White Haven Area Community Library hosted several child-friendly activities as part of The Jam Below the Dam. Musician Nina Peterson entertained with kids’ songs, Barbara the Balloon Artist drew big lines for her artistic and fun creations and The Amazing Carson amazed both kids and adults with his magical talents. Children’s book author Mia McGlynn read a selection of her books to children throughout the festival as well. Inside the air-conditioned library, many found a fun and engaging way to enjoy a very warm Saturday afternoon. None of this could have been possible without the time and support of the library volunteers, who work tirelessly to offer the community a variety of activities for all ages. Please consider joining us so we can continue to do great things. If you are interested in volunteering at the library, we
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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.
On August 6, the regular book club will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the John Murphy Room. This month’s book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Adults 18 and over are welcome to join us for fun and lively conversation. The book is available for loan at the library and pre-loaded Kindles are also available to borrow for library members.
The Freeland St. Anne’s Band will provide entertainment on August 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rail Yard Park. Advance registration is not necessary. Bring a chair and come relax and enjoy. The concert is free.
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.
The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven Community as well as visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
comiNg eveNts
Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2—Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven United Methodist Church
Wednesday, August 6—Hot Rods & Hot Dogs Car Cruise, 6-8 p.m., Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly (rain date August 7)
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
Sunday, August 17—Bingo, Noon, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Weatherly
Tuesday, August 19—Joe Stanky & The Cadets, 6:30 p.m., Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly
Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23—Weatherly Festival
Saturday, September 6—Car Show, Lehigh Park, White Haven
Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14— Weatherly HillClimb
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. (Raindate, October 26, 2 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday, November 7, 5-8 and November 8, 11-2—Zions Basket Raffle, Third and Fell Sts. Weatherly
Saturday, November 29—Small Business Saturday, White Haven Saturday, November 29—9th annual Christmas Event, Weatherly Area Museum
Centenary Hoagie Sale
Weatherly Centenary United Methodist Church will hold a Thomson’s hoagie sale Thursday, August 28.
Varieties are cold cut, with or without peppers or onions, ham and cheese, turkey, roast beef, tuna, and vegetable. Cost is $7 each, payable when picked up at the Church
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Orders are due August 17. To order call Ruth at 570-4278173, Phyllis at 570-427-4305, Wayne at 570-582-5154, Stephanie at 570-582-5507, Lisa at 570-401-4128, or Donna at 570-427-4094. At Evergreen Apartments contact Georgeann.
seth’s sightiNgs
So this past weekend was the Jam Below the Dam, another edition of a White Haven festival. Folks turned out from all over the area. Die hards even weathered a bit of stormy-ness on Friday evening. There was even a report enough rain to float a trash can down the street.
Ruth and I attended the Jam on Saturday afternoon. I sighted many friends of The JournalHerald and the Lake News One wise reader remarked that this was a Seth Sighting as I walked past. I was able to walk the festival from one end to the other, all three blocks with strategic stops to rest.
Sightings this week include some interesting songbirds,
heard but not seen. Our yard is literally abuzz with various bees, mainly bumbles who flit between seasonal flowers. Our backyard sports flowers, mainly white but also purple and pink. Yellow flower that dot our lawn provide exclamation points, additions to our landscape even if they are only dandelions.
We may actually harvest four or five yellow cherry tomatoes in the next week or so. And Ruth has added a lavender plant to our collection of potted herbs.
We spent our Monday on the road and in Philadelphia. I was able to sight some large white lily flowers from my perch in the passenger seat. Mainly we sighted cars and trucks, as it was
by seth iseNberg
a slow go down the Schuylkill Expressway, both to and from our visit. While at Philly I endured another round of poking and prodding, a CT scan and a chest X-ray, and then a wait to meet with the doctor.
I’m doing okay, he said. We’ll do it all again in January.
When done with the medical stuff, we had a chance to visit with our friend Claudia. We went out for dinner at an Indian restaurant, where unfortunately the spicing did not agree with my digestive system. I took a little medicine ahead of our ride back home.
This weekend is the start of the Carbon County Fair. Next weekend is chock-full of events
and activities, including the 4-H livestock auction at the fair, the 72nd St. Jude Parish Picnic in the Grove, the 80th anniversary L&L Fire Co. Homecoming, and the Catfish Derby to benefit the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company.
Stay cool, and stay healthy. Seth
Class of ’70 to meet
The Crestwood High School class of 1970 will hold the last meeting before the class reunion on Sunday August 24, from 1-3 p.m. at the Wright Township Park Pavilion. All classmates are urged to attend.
Wild Mushroom Fair planned
The Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club is holding its annual Wild Mushroom Fair on Sunday, September 7, at the Francis Slocum State Park Nature Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free family-oriented event includes mushroom identification, forays, cultivation, culinary, medicinal use and much more.
For more info, please visit wvmclub.wixsite.com
HAL exhibit features en plein air artworks
The Hazleton Art League (HAL) will present Beyond the Horizon (En Plein Air Collection), an exhibition of outdoor landscape paintings by regional artists, on view from August 1–31 at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street in Hazleton. A free opening reception will be held on Friday, August 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., and the public is warmly invited to attend. During the event, Theresa Evans of the Hazleton Area Garden Club will raffle a floral arrangement, and exhibition organizer Jo Adang will offer raffle chances for one of her original oil paintings featuring horses. An artists’ talk will take place on Sunday, August 3, from 1 to 3 p.m.
In addition, HAL will host a still life painting workshop
with Philadelphia-based artist Catherine “Cat” Haverkamp on August 9–10. Titled Narrative Objects, the workshop is open to all experience levels. The cost is $399, with a 15% discount available to HAL members.
HAL’s Summer Art Camp for
children ages 6–14 concludes on Friday, August 15 with a student art exhibition from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring work created during the summer sessions.
Looking ahead, HAL’s third annual Color the Course Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, September 26, at 1 p.m. at Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf. The Art League is looking for sponsors and golfers. Proceeds will support HAL’s arts education and community programming.
For more information about exhibitions, workshops, and our events, visit www. hazletonartleague.org.
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Color is the topic of this year’s Weatherly Area Community Library summer reading program. Weatherly Area School District educatiors Maddy Zink and Christine Peiser are leading the one-week program, where kids are learning about color— both from an artistic point of view, and a scientific standpoint. The first-day participants are shown at left.
On September 7, the library will host Bryan J. Dunnigan from the Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation & Education Center in Drifton to talk about the kingdom of coal and the Coxe miners, with a focus on Sophia, known as “the Angel of the Coal Fields” because of her charitable works. The lecture will begin at 2 p.m., and will also highlight details about the historic Coxe House and Museum, and the mining operation built by Coxe Brothers & Co., the largest producers of anthracite coal in the United States at the turn of the 19th Century.
The first Storytime of the new school year will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the library on Friday, September 12.
Plans are underway for the annual Basket Auction, this year scheduled for October 3 and 4 at the Packer Township Building. If you would like to donate a basket of gift card, please call the library at 570-427-5085 and someone will be happy to pick it up, or drop it off at the library during regular hours. The library at 1518 Brenkman Drive is open 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-Noon Fridays, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
Save the Date—the library is planning an Open House on November 1 to celebrate its 30th anniversary and show off its new community space.
American Legion Auxilliary came out to greet Joe Snedeker on Friday. From left are Georgia Farrow, Donna Thomas, Joe Snedecker, Theresa D’Andrea, and Georgeann Herling.
American Legion Post 360 Family supported the Go Joe 28 bike tour with a check. Shown from left are Commander Harry Shelhamer, Post 360 Financial Officer Paul Bray, the representative from St. Joseph’s Center receiving the donation from Unit 360 Treasurer Georgia Farrow, Unit 360 President Georgeann Herling, Unit 360 Chaplain Theresa D’Andrea, Joe Snedecker, and Unit 360 Secretary Donna Thomas.
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ACROSS
1. Mythical air spirit
6. Water glider
9. Opposite of eve
13. Artfully shyly
14. X
15. Move a plant 16. Saintly glows
17. Industrious insect
18. Inundated
19. *”An American Tragedy” author Theodore ____
21. *Ignatius J. Reilly, “A Confederacy of Dunces” protagonist
23. Neither’s partner
24. Flipside of pros
25. What hernias do
28. Snowman’s corn cob
30. 1970s dancing venues
35. Home to China
37. Biceps exercise
39. W.E.B Du Bois’s org.
40. Clays or mucks
41. Quetzalcoatl worshiper
43. Viracocha worshipper
44. Muse of love poetry
46. The Hippocratic one
47. High in decibels
48. Orthopedic device
50. Egyptian goddess of fertility
52. Before, before
53. Kitten’s plaything
55. Between Cancer and Virgo
57. *Beatrice Belden’s nickname
60. *American Library Association’s medal for children’s literature
64. C in CSI
DOWN
1. Common tropical marine fish
2. Part of BYO
3. Orpheus’ instrument
4. *Patricia MacLachlan’s “Sarah, ____ and Tall”
5. Medicinal herb
6. ____ anise, chai tea spice
7. *____ Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
8. Foreword
9. Whimper
10. Milky-white gem
11. Like certain people’s glasses
12. Greatest possible
15. Ex grape
20. *”Fear of Flying” author ____ Jong
22. Finish line, e.g.
24. Not doubting
25. *Percival Everett’s reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
26. Steal a throne
27. Type of wave
29. *”The Godfather” author Mario ____
31. Go yachting
32. Birch bark vessel
33. Come to pass
34. *Dashiell Hammett’s hardboiled detective Sam
36. ____ Spumante
38. Classic game show “____ Make a Deal”
42. Argentina’s western neighbor
45. December birthstone, pl.
49. “Mai” follower
51. Paris’ underground tourist attraction
54. Yesteryear style
56. West African religious practice
57. Genealogical plant
58. Winter window design
59. Allah’s cleric
60. Opposite of all
61. Huron’s neighbor
62. Baptism or shiva, e.g.
63. 2025, e.g.
64. “The Young and the Restless” network, acr.
66. Boat propeller
65. To boot
67. #61 Down plus E
68. Altar’s location, pl.
69. Fled
70. Indian cuisine dip
71. Give an impression
72. Mining product
73. See-through
Carbon County property transfers through June 29
Beaver Meadows
Tracy Grover to Tracy Ann Grover, 50 Dean St., P.O. Box 297, Beaver Meadows, property at 50 Dean St., $1.
Emily A. Petruska to Robert Petruska, 52 Church St., P.O. Box 185, Beaver Meadows, property at 52 Church St., $1. Diane Petruska Stahora to Robert Petruska, 52 Church St.,
Lehigh Gorge Notary
Liz Berger has been providing Tag & Title, DCNR, Boat and Fish Commission, and general Notary services in White Haven for over 30 years. As the local community Notary Public with years of experience, there is no question she can’t answer. Find her at Lehigh Gorge Campground, 4585 State Street in East Side, or under the More tab at: lehighgorgecampground.com 570-443-9191
Beaver Meadows, property at 52 Church St., $85,000.
Glenn Keller to Richard James Walsh, Quincy, Massachusetts, property at 92 Berwick St., $110,000.
Kidder
Township
Anca L. Potvin to Anna Kalendareva, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, property at 210 Snow Ridge Circle, Lake Harmony, $210,000.
Compass Geographic, LLC, to Edwal D. Binet Vasquez, Drums, Lot 27, Pocono Mountain Lake, $5,000.
Great Escape Chalet, LLC, to Jeremy Michael LaClair, Greenbrook, New Jersey, property at 29 Estates Drive, Lake Harmony, $669,000.
Eugene Joseph Guglielmo to 67 Tobyhanna RK, LLC, 67 Tobyhanna St., Lake Harmony, property at 67 Tobyhanna St., $360,000.
Bradley S. Graham to Peter E. Burns, Point Pleasant Beach, new Jersey, property at 3 Redwood Drive, Albrightsville, $270,000.
Henry Deng to Yutaro Kotake, Flushing, New York, property at 10 Lemon Circle, Lake Harmony, $300,000.
Allen & Lovelyn Properties, LLC, to Joseph Aaker, Kansas City, Missouri, property at 71 Lupine Drive, Lake Harmony, $875,000.
Thomas G. Rodman to R & R Investments, LLC, Langhorne, property at 107 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, $343,549.
Karen L. Rushatz to Daniel M. Dougherty Jr., 1380 N. Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, property at 1380 N. Old Stage Road, $370,000.
Philip Basile to Jaston Winters, Annapolis, Maryland, Inn at Big Boulder Site 23, $354,900.
Lehigh Township
Ann Irene Hallahan to Sharon K. Hallahan Halechko, 369 Laurytown Road, Weatherly, property at 369 Laurytown Road, $1.
Ann Irene Hallahan to Theresa S. Hallahan Nace, 191 Laurytown Road, Weatherly,
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property at 191 Laurytown Road, 41.
The Trust for Public Land to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, five parcels in Lehigh Township and Weatherly Borough, $1.
Packer Township
Giovanni DiMaio to Jones & Homes, LLC, 1867 Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly, property at 1867 Wetzel Run Drive, $215,000.
Weatherly
Sheriff of Carbon County to Kelevra Real Estate, LLC, Wind Gap, property at 604 E. Second St., $154,500.
Charlene Cipriani to Brett Sprau, 1026 E. Main St., Weatherly, property at 1026 E. Main St., $300,000.
Penn Haven Mt. Estates, L.P., to Elizabeth Metzgar, 305 Fourth St., Weatherly, property at 305 Fourth St., $150,000.
The Trust for Public Lands to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, five parcels in Lehigh Township and Weatherly, $1.
Linda Osifat to Linda Osifat, 301 Edgewood Lane, Weatherly, property at 301 Edgewood Lane, $1.
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Top 2025 NFL Games, Weeks 1-4
by Brian Henry
The 2025 NFL season kicks off in about a month, and fans will be treated to rivalry renewals, international showcases, and clashes between Super Bowl hopefuls. Here is my top pick for each of the first four weeks, along with a side note: I can’t remember a more difficult September start than what faces the Baltimore Ravens in 2025.
Week 1, Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Sunday, September 7: Two AFC juggernauts collide in primetime. Buffalo ended last season on a cold note, but Josh Allen and company remain contenders. Lamar Jackson, armed with new weapons, faces
a defense that led the league in takeaways. This could be an early playoff preview with significant implications for conference seeding.
Week 2, Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, September 14: The headline game of the week is clear. Kansas City gets another shot at the Eagles, who denied them a second straight title. This time, it’s in Arrowhead Stadium, one of the loudest venues in sports. The matchup is elite on both sides: Mahomes vs. Hurts, Swift vs. Smith, Reid vs. Sirianni. The narrative writes itself, but the football will be even better.
Week 3, Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens,
Monday, September 22: A strong Monday night closer. The Lions enter with one of the most complete rosters in the NFC. Baltimore, behind Lamar Jackson’s versatility, will be a measuring stick for Detroit’s rebuilt defense. The trenches decide this one, and the winner walks out with early momentum in their division.
Week 4: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, September 28: Another AFC showcase.
Baltimore has one of the league’s most complete offenses, and Kansas City remains the standard. These teams could easily meet again in January, making every play a potential preview of the upcoming season. Arrowhead becomes the setting for what could be the game of the month.
Brian Henry loves writing about the NFL. You can find his work at The Sports Column.
Scenes from Jam Below the Dam 2025
DARK CLOUDS and even a soaking downpour didn’t mar the Friday evening opening of the Jam Below the Dam.
ART: Michelle Lee worked with Jam visitors both days on a collage/painting representing the community and its relationship to the Lehigh River. The final work will be revealed at a future event.
EATING CONTESTS were held in memory of Stephen Curry in front of the White Haven Diner. Above, the Hot Dog contest sponsored by Renées Cold Cut Hut. Below, the Pizza contest sponsored by Antonio’s Pizza.
CD DONATION: Nina Peterson, right, performed children’s songs at the library, and donated two of her CDs to library board president Diane Lamson; they will be available for borrowing.
STORIES: Mia McGlynn read from her children’s books during the day on Saturday at the library.
