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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Keep an eye on the new pollinator garden in the White Haven Market parking lot by the caboose to find out. Volunteers, some of whom are shown above, filled the area with native plants that will attract birds and insects, thanks to a grant from DCNR obtained through the Blueprint Community program, and instruction from Penn State Master Gardeners earlier in the day. The work was completed just in time, as rain did a thorough watering less than an hour after this photo was taken. JH: Ruth Isenberg
Woodhaven road condition possible block to development
by Ruth Isenberg
The status of North Woodhaven Drive, and the requirements for future development in Woodhaven, caused controversy at the April 28 White Haven Borough Council meeting.
Borough engineer Dominic Yanuzzi was present, to talk about a letter he had submitted to council regarding the condition of the road. Properties along the lake are being sold,
and one building permit has been issued in Woodhaven for the section that was approved in the 1970s.
Developer Sheila Weaver asked why the engineer had submitted a letter regarding the road. Council member Julie Fallon replied that because permits were being issued, council had asked the engineer to go out and verify the condition of the road. According to the approved subdivision plan on file in Luzerne County, Fallon
said, the road would need to be brought up to the standards listed.
Weaver countered that she had approval to develop the properties, and told potential buyers to see if they could obtain building permits; they were told they could. Her plan was to grade the road and put down gravel once the needed infrastructure was put in.
Fallon said that all the See WOODHAVEN, page 2
Weatherly Mayor resigns
by Ruth Isenberg
The most interesting part of the April 28 Weatherly borough council meeting took place after the main meeting, following an executive session for personnel reasons, and after both print reporters and the TV reporter had left.
According to a document posted on the Weatherly Borough Facebook page, borough mayor Paul J. Hadzick offered his resignation, which was accepted by council. The letter states that the borough had become aware of complaints of sexual harassment by four employees, and had hired an independent, impartial law firm to conduct a thorough investigation. They reviewed the final report during the executive session, following which the mayor resigned.
The letter also states: “There have been no allegations of sexual abuse, and the identities of the four complainants were not released during the executive session.
“The results of the investigation are confidential. The Borough Council condemns all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. The Borough further condemns any threats of retaliation on claims of harassment.”
Council hopes to fill the position by appointment at its May 27 meeting.
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Earth Day provided a great opportunity to make our area better— and our area responded. The Main Street cleanup was very successful, and the street is brighter and more welcoming, with planters full of pansies, and sidewalks cleared of litter.
Weatherly has been street sweeping, and loads of dirt and debris have been removed. Winter snow control leaves lots of dirt behind, and that’s now gone.
Cleaning up shouldn’t be a one day, one week, or one month event. If you’d like to get involved, turn to page 10. PennDOT explains ways to help, and we have a direct appeal for cleanup help. Let’s keep the cleanup momentum going.
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requirements of the original plan had to be met, and that some aspects, such as the stormwater plan, would have to be resubmitted as the original plans were only good for a fiveyear period ,which is long past. She suggested that Weaver could apply for a variance to put in the gravel road.
“So you don’t want people to live here?” Weaver asked.
“We absolutely do welcome
people to live here,” Fallon responded, “but we need to ensure their safety.”
“I’m not going to pave,” Weaver answered.
A potential property purchaser, and a person who had already purchased a property and obtained a building permit were present. Solilcitor Donald Karpowich told the property owner that the borough would be in touch with him, and told Weaver that she might have to pave in order to continue developing the property.
More on this meeting next week.
From The Journal-Herald May 5, 2005
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
The front page was topped with a photo of the railroad retaining wall beside G&A Hardware in White Haven. The wall was bulging in at least three places, and hardware store owner George Jarick expressed concern that the wall could collapse as a train passed by, causing a derailment that would endanger their business and other downtown buildings. An inset photo showed a “temporary” fix that had been installed in another area by the railroad five years previously. Borough council was having its engineer investigate.
Weatherly Area School Board debated voting on, or postponing a vote, on Act 72, during their workshop meeting, as well as a proposed tentative budget with several possible tax increases included.
The topic of Act 72 was the subject of the editorial by Seth, which called it “a truly poorly written bit of legislation, which cobbles together unrelated items of gambling, tax relief and school aid.”
Ed Gower was presented with the first Tony Avilla Award by the White Haven Area Sports Association, in recognition of his many years of outstanding contributions to WHASA. A photo shows the presentation to Gower by Mary Carter and Paul Anthony during Little League Opening Day ceremonies at Lehigh Park.
The last part of Jack Koehler’s series about the recently razed Tung-Sol/Wagner plant was printed. After its peak, when it employed 1,500 people, and the Hazleton plant employed 800, there was a decline. The Hazleton plant closed in 1979, putting 250 out of work. Wagner considered closing the Weatherly plant, and laid off 100 workers. In 1980, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers agreed to
wage cuts. In 1985, Cooper Industries took over parent company McGraw-Edison, and began making headlights and aircraft equipment, with three shifts employing 145 workers. Production closed at the Weatherly plant in 1998, and the operation moved to South Carolina. The property was torn down in January and February, 2005.
Weatherwood-Carbon County Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center held its annual volunteer recognition luncheon. A picture showed members of the Gray Ladies, Weatherly Area Community Library, families of residents, Salem UCC and St. Matthew’s Union Church, and the Candy Striper program, along with recreation department personnel and administration staff.
Seth’s Sightings included information about a visit to Knoebels Amusement Park, with a description of the new rides, which included the Flying Tigers for kids, and the Fandango for the big kids, as well as information about the Alan Herschell Looper, the historic ride under construction.
There was an announcement about the upcoming Jam Below the Dam, planned for August 27 and 28, to feature the Clarence Spady Band and much more. Vendor spaces were still available.
Volunteers for the Eckley Players were sought. Any individuals with an interest in history and the culture of the Anthracite Region, the performing arts, education, or an enjoyment of working with people were invited to attend a meeting. Also needed for Eckley Miners Village were volunteer tour guides.
Former White Haven resident Donald E. Hayes was awarded a Silver Star by the Baltimore Police Department for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the next regularly scheduled Penn Lake Park Borough Council Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Penn Lake Community House, a proposed Ordinance shall be considered and proposed for enactment and passage, and public comment is solicited. Said proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PENN LAKE PARK, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE MONTHLY SEWER FEE
The provisions of the said proposed Ordinance are summarized as follows: The Borough has determined that it is necessary to establish a new schedule of rates and charges to produce sufficient revenue to pay the expenses of maintenance and operation, and to provide funds for necessary replacements and improvements to the sewer system in support of safe and efficient sewer and therefore effective June 1, 2025, the monthly sewer fee for all users shall be increased to $96.05 per month per residential user. The new sewer rate shall be effective June 1, 2025 and go through February 2026. Beginning March 1, 2026, the new reduced rate of $79.00 per residential user shall take effect.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance have been posted on the outside of the Penn Lake Community House and on the Borough website at pennlake borough.com/news. Copies of the proposed Ordinance have also been provided to the newspaper of general circulation in which this legal notice is being published.
The Borough Council shall conduct a vote on the proposed Ordinance at its duly advertised monthly meeting on May 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the next regularly scheduled Penn Lake Park Borough Council Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Penn Lake Community House, a proposed Ordinance shall be considered and proposed for enactment and passage, and public comment is solicited. Said proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PENN LAKE PARK, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE APPLICATION FEE TO THE ZONING HEARING BOARD
The provisions of said proposed Ordinance are summarized as follows: The Borough has determined that the current schedule of rates and charges for the application to the Zoning Hearing Board has been reviewed and found insufficient to cover the costs incurred by the Borough. The Borough has determined that it is necessary to establish a new scheduled rate to pay the expenses associated with applications to the Board.
Effective June 1, 2025, the application fee for all residents shall be increased to $1,000.00.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance have been posted on the outside of the Penn Lake Community House and on the Borough website at pennlake borough.com/news. Copies of the proposed Ordinance have also been provided to the newspaper of general circulation in which this legal notice is being published.
The Borough Council shall conduct a vote on the proposed Ordinance at its duly advertised monthly meeting on May 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dennison Township Board of Supervisors will convene a public hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania 18661. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider a Conditional Use Application submitted by the YMCA for the property located at 382 Camp Kresge Lane, White Haven PA. The YMCA seeks to construct an addition of approximately 5,610 square feet to this property for the proposed use as a Dining Hall. Section 503.4 of the Dennison Township Zoning Ordinance provides any structure and/or development which equals or exceeds 5,000 square feet shall require approval as a Conditional Use.
Notice is further given that the Dennison Township Board of Supervisors shall consider rendering a decision on this Conditional Use Application at their monthly meeting scheduled to convene on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
A copy of the full text of the application and any supporting material are on file and available for public inspection at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, 76 Walnut Street, Dennison Township Pennsylvania 18661 by appointment by contacting Township Secretary, Kathleen Stortz at (570) 443-8190.
Ms. Kathleen Stortz
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Margaret Lou Little of Luzerne, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Philip J. Storz, late of Kingston, Pennsylvania, who died on February 14, 2025. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix named below:
Margaret Lou Little
568 Miller St. Luzerne, PA 18709
LEGAL NOTICE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, PA, on April 17, 2025, in the Estate of Michael J. Yencho, late of Freeland Borough, who died March 20, 2025, to Mary A. Yencho, Executrix.
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
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obituAries
BETTY F. KUNKEL
Betty F. Kunkel, 99 of Weatherly passed away April 21, 2025 at Heritage Hills Sr. Living. She was the wife of the late Ira J. Kunkel Jr. Born January 28, 1926 in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Elizabeth (Kisthardt) Hinkle.
Betty was a 1944 graduate of West Hazleton High School. She was a member of the Readington Reformed Church, Readington NJ where she taught Sunday school for many years and was an active member of the women’s guild. She and her husband were the owners of Kunkel’s Country Store in Branchburg, NJ from 1974 to 1991. They then retired to Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning.
Betty enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, singing at The LOT.
Surviving are her children, Keith Kunkel of Flemington, NJ; Gail, wife of Daniel Doheny of St. Petersburg, FL; and sonin-law Jack Folk of Ashland; grandchildren, Justin Kunkel, Timothy Kunkel, Chelsea
Doheny (partner Matthew), Elizabeth Montalvo (husband David): great-grandchildren, Barrett and Milo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Folk; and her siblings, Mabel Borneisen, Helen Gerber, Elizabeth Vogel, Catherine Ritz, Robert Hinkle, Ruth Grube, Dorothy Sachs and Donald Hinkle.
Private Services will be graveside in Readington at a future date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.
Coffee Club for Vets
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will host the Veterans Coffee Club on May 2, from 9 a.m. until Noon at the post home. Our Commons Ground Coffee Club offers you the opportunity to meet other veterans, share your experiences serving in the military, and learn more about how the Victory for Veterans program can support you. This event is free and open to all veterans. Coffee and donuts will be served plus a free lunch. Contact Georgia Farrow at 570427-4527 to register or if you have any questions.
At their April 14 meeting members of American Legion Unit 360 presented Weatherly Police Officer Michael Eyer with a Citation of Meritorious Service for saving the life of a choking victim in the community on March 22. Eyer is shown with Unit 360 president Georgeann Herling.
Walsh expands satellite office hours to serve constituents
Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is expanding satellite office hours at several locations around the 117th Legislative District, including White Haven, to give constituents more opportunities to access the state services his office provides.
“The 117th Legislative District covers a lot of territory, and I know it is inconvenient for some to travel to my district offices,” said Walsh. “That’s why I am expanding satellite office hours in some of the municipalities I represent. Please don’t hesitate to make an appointment, so we can serve you at a more convenient location.”
Walsh’s White Haven satellite office hours are as follows:
White Haven Borough Building
312 Main St., White Haven
Third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
The office hours are available through October. Appointments are required.
To schedule an appointment, call Walsh’s Dallas office at 570675-6000 or his Sugarloaf office at 570-359-2138.
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IF HEREBY GIVEN
THAT the Planning Commission of Lehigh Township , Carbon County, Pennsylvania will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Lehigh Township Building at 1741 South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, PA. 18255 to review an application for the Hallahan Minor Subdivision Review By Theresa S. Nace, Executor of the Estate of Ann Irene Hallahan for property located at 191 Laureytown Road, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Parcel No. 92-27-A14 in the A-1 District. All interested parties are invited to attend. If you cannot attend in person or have a disability, please contact the Township Office at (570)4274950 for appropriate accommodations to be made.
Robert T. Yurchak, Esquire, Solicitor Lehigh Township Planning Commission 5/8
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Leona Ackers, a/k/a Leona M. Ackers, of 11 James Place, White Haven, Luzerne County, PA, who died on the 22nd day of February, 2025. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Executrix, Cynthia Derolf, 410 Buck River Road, Gouldsboro, PA, 18424, or her attorney:
CYNTHIA S. YURCHAK, ESQUIRE
121 Carbon Street Post Office Box 49 Weatherly, PA 18255 5/15
State Funding awarded to improve water service in White Haven
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. has secured $4.3 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to install a new water treatment system in White Haven, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117). This funding will be used to replace the well pump and install new treatment systems to minimize the presence of PFOA and PFOS chemicals at the existing White Haven well facility.
“Securing this PENNVEST funding is a critical step in ensuring clean and safe drinking water for White Haven residents,” said Walsh. “This state investment will not only improve the local water system but also protect the community’s health and well-being for generations to come.”
“This highly competitive funding will ensure White Haven residents have access to clean water,” said Argall. “These projects can be very expensive for smaller communities, and I’m grateful that PENNVEST recognizes how important supporting this work is.”
Of the total amount, $2,815,505 was awarded as a grant and $1,484,495 was awarded as a low-interest loan. PENNVEST funds sewer, storm water, and drinking water projects throughout Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission recognizes Volunteers of the Year at annual ceremony
Eckley has four volunteers on list
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) honored 32 devoted individuals for their significant contributions of time, talent, and expertise in 2024 during its annual Volunteer of the Year ceremony. The event took place on Saturday, April 26, at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum in Lancaster.
Eckley Miners Village volunteers recognized for 2024 were Mary Grace Di Gennari, Barbara Balliet, Iva Kressler and Mary Ann Morgans.
For over a century, PHMC has relied on the invaluable contributions of citizen volunteers who collaborate with dedicated paid staff to advance the agency’s preservation and interpretation programs. For more than 40 years, commission leadership has gathered each
spring to express gratitude and celebrate exceptional volunteer service.
“Our volunteers are not just helpful; they are absolutely vital to our mission and the ongoing success of our historic sites and museums,” said Andrea Lowery, PHMC Executive Director. “Today, as we express our deepest gratitude, we recognize the powerful impact our volunteers make through their passion for history, their strong connection to our communities, and their unwavering desire to create welcoming and enriching experiences for all who visit and seek to understand our shared heritage.”
Each historic site and museum within the Pennsylvania Trails of History network is invited to nominate a Volunteer of the Year based on
their contributions during the previous calendar year.
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is the official history agency of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Learn more by visiting PHMC online or following us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram or LinkedIn.
Carbon Chamber and EDC celebrate successful grant project with VALOR Clinic
Facilitated LSA Monroe grant supports acquisition of
veterans’ recovery programs at White Haven/Kidder Twp.
The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, announces the successful conclusion of a vital community project made possible through the facilitation of an LSA Monroe grant. Thanks to this funding, the VALOR Clinic Foundation has acquired a New Holland Tractor, a key asset that will enhance operations at their White Haven site, supporting veterans through critical recovery and reintegration programs.
The grant, totaling $48,716.91, enabled VALOR Clinic Foundation to purchase the tractor equipped with a front-end loader and bucket attachment. This equipment will allow the organization to maintain the grounds of their growing War to Peace Transition Center—an essential component of their mission to help veterans heal from the invisible wounds of war, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
“Supporting projects like this one is central to CCEDC’s commitment to fostering a stronger, healthier community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President of the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation. “We are proud to have played a role in helping VALOR Clinic Foundation expand its impact on the lives of our nation’s heroes.”
Founded in 2012, VALOR Clinic Foundation provides relief, resources, and sustainable solutions for veterans. Their Veterans Unstoppable program, a centerpiece of their work, offers a holistic approach to PTSD recovery, housing support, and life skills development. The Foundation’s White Haven facility at 43 Meckes Lane in Kidder Township is central
Shown from left are Jared Soto (Economic Development Specialist CCEDC), Mark Baylis (Founder & CEO, Valor Clinic), Royce Fetherman (Valor Clinic), Kylie AdamsWeiss (SVP, CCEDC)
to this mission, and the tractor acquisition marks an important step in maintaining and expanding the site’s capabilities.
The new tractor will be instrumental in the upkeep of the expansive grounds, as well as in assisting with the construction and maintenance of the eight-building War to Peace Transition Center. The project’s success is especially significant in Carbon County, a community facing one of the highest veteran suicide rates in Pennsylvania.
“Every initiative that strengthens support for our veterans strengthens our entire community,” added Jared Soto, Economic Development Specialist at the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation.
“We commend the VALOR Clinic Foundation for their tireless dedication to those who have sacrificed so much and look forward to seeing the ongoing positive impact of their work.”
The CCEDC remains committed to connecting organizations like VALOR Clinic Foundation with the resources and partnerships they need to grow, thrive, and serve the community. The successful facilitation of this grant represents just one of the many ways CCEDC is helping build a stronger future for Carbon County.
For more information about the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and their Economic Development initiatives, please visit carboncountychamber.org To learn more about VALOR Clinic Foundation and their Veterans Unstoppable program, visit valorclinic.org
seth’s sightiNgs
What a wonderful week of warmer weather, with just the right amount of light rain to get the flowers really blooming.
Our magnolia tree in White Haven is putting on its own flower show. It’s looking to complete its show well ahead of any frost—and with any luck, there won’t be any.
In Weatherly, our personal flower show includes gorgeous cherry tree flowers, and beautiful lilacs. The forsythia seem to be lagging at this point.
Ruth and I are sighting patches of pinks all around us, and there are little wildflowers everywhere.
As flower season is really just beginning, the ice hockey season has wrapped up, with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins losing their best of three contest with the Lehigh
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Valley Phantoms in the first round of the playoffs. None of the Pittsburgh related teams made it through the first round. Look for big changes in the Pittsburgh organization between now and next season, starting with the just-announced departure of head coach Mike Sullivan.
In our wanderings, Ruth sighted a turkey crossing the road as if it had some important errand to attend to. Numerous people have sighted bears all over our area. There was one account of a bear inside Split Rock’s Galleria, but we haven’t confirmed that sighting. It’s nice to be back and writing again. Help me by sending news of your sightings to journalseth@pa.metrocast.net. Wishing good health to you all.
Open space program discussed at Lehigh Township
by Ruth Isenberg
At their April 7 meeting, Lehigh Township Supervisors heard a presentation from Anna Shigo, of the Carbon County office of planning and development regarding the Open Space grant program, for wildlife habitat and water quality resources. A regional workshop is being put together for the northwest region of the county to find some projects to
preserve in cooperation with the Wildlands Conservancy.
Dawn Gorham also attended. She is providing technical assistance from Wildlands Conservancy in regard to DCNR grant opportunities.
Supervisors approved a resolution endorsing America 250-PA, to celebration the semi-quincentennial of the establishment of the United States.
A request from Helicopter
Flite Inc. to be exempted from garbage fees was tabled so supervisors could gather more information.
Fire Chief Tim Rossman reported that an engine is down, being repaired at Bulldog in Nesquehoning. It is a big job, and parts are difficult to get for the 30 year old equipment. Rossman said L&L needs to starting looking for a replacement, which will cost from $800,000 to $1 million.
Homecoming on August 9 will mark the Lehigh & Lausanne Volunteer Fire Company’s 80th anniversary. They will use the occasion to kick off a capital
campaign.
A home at 440 N. Lehigh Gorge Drive in poor shape was condemned by the township. Zoning officer Rich Giordano reported that the court has issued an order allowing 45 days for clean up of the Jones property; fines will be imposed after that.
Supervisor Len Weston led the meeting in the absence of chair Larry Skinner. Supervisor Pawel Fiolek was also present, along with Girodano and secretary Carol Lenahan.
The next meeting is Monday, May 5, at 1 p.m.
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
Michael Pyrdsa retrospective at HAL through May
The Hazleton Art League is proud to present ‘Michael Pyrdsa: Paintings Over the Years’ at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts from May 2 through May 25. This solo exhibition highlights works from throughout Pyrdsa’s career, including recent threedimensional abstract paintings created during the pandemic.
The gallery opening is Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., with an artist’s talk on Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. During the opening, attendees can also buy a chance to win a floral arrangement created by
Hazleton Area Garden Club floral designer Barbara Grosso. Additional May events include Acoustic Jam, featuring live music in the gallery on Sunday, May 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., and the 14th
Annual Art Youth Expo (AYE 14), showcasing artists ages 13 to 30. AYE 14 opens Friday, May
30, from 5 to 8 p.m., followed by an Open Mic competition, and continues Saturday, May 31 with family activities from 3 to 8 p.m. downtown. The exhibition runs through June 22.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit hazletonartleague.org or call 570-455-3333. The Hazleton Art League is located at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad Street, Hazleton.
librAry corNer
On Saturday, May 10, the White Haven Area Community Library will host a Community Engagement. This is your opportunity to reimagine White Haven. Bring your questions and ideas to the library from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be entertainment, crafts for children ages 3 to 12, refreshments, and an opportunity to learn more about White Haven’s Blueprint Community endeavors. The event will feature a visit from The Balloon Artist who entertained and amazed us at past library events. Please pre-register at www. WhiteHavenChamber.com.
Library Summer Camp begins June 23 and will run Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 weeks. Additional information regarding the program and registration will be made available very soon. Please watch for details in The JournalHerald and on the library’s Facebook page.
Mark your calendars for a Beach Themed LEGO and Free Play event at the library on Saturday, May 17, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. There will be crafts and games as well. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your own water bottle.
The Tot Room and Children’s Play Area at the library are available to the community whenever the library is open. Raining out? Come to library and play a board game, do a puzzle, color, or play Legos. The Tot room also has plenty of toys to keep the younger ones entertained.
The Garden Club meets at the Library the second Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list for upcoming events, please contact Denise Weiss at 570-5507489. The next meeting is on May 8 and will be a Seed/Plant Sharing event. All are welcome. If you have offerings, be sure to package/pot and tag them for easy exchange. Our June event is a planned outing to Hershey Gardens to see the Roses.
The Western Pocono Trout Unlimited and the WHACL will hold a Trout Festival on June 7. This should be a fun and educational activity for all ages. Watch The Journal-Herald and the library Facebook page for additional information as it develops.
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.
Match #365 a perfect pairing for dinner show at Soapy Bee
by Ruth Isenberg
Dinner dates come in all types. On Friday, I (and several dozen others) got to tag along on a dinner featuring a blind date on New Year’s Eve. Through the course of this one-act play, we experienced humor, philosophy, and a delightful surprise ending.
Match #365 was performed as a mini-dinner theater experience at the Soapy Bee in White Haven on Friday and Saturday. The Legion Theatre Group’s only White Haven performance currently scheduled, it featured local performers and a local author.
Rick Markham wrote Match #365, and saw its first performance at the Diva Theatre in Scranton in January. He wasn’t one of the actors then, but took the role of Harold in this weekend’s peformance. He was able to let the audience into
his head—with words, and with his mannerisms.
Nina Kemp played the waiter. She had been scheduled to play Erica in the Scranton performance, but got sick and was replaced. She wasn’t scheduled for the White Haven performance, but the actor who was couldn’t make it, so Nina filled in. She’s lobbying for another performance in the future, so she gets her shot at Erica.
Erica was played by Linda Miller. She threw herself into the role, which required both verbal and physical presence.
The dialogue was witty, the actors were engaging, and the ending was a hoot.
The Soapy Bee Cafe was a great venue for the performance. Because the play is set in a restaurant, the intimate setting made the audience feel the way you do when you are at a
restaurant and you can’t help overhearing the discussion at the next table (and in this case, you really don’t want to miss it).
The Legion Theatre Group, of which all three actors are board members, is still trying to find a local performance space. Several
more shows are planned for this year, but they will be put on out of town, in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. If you know of a space that might work, please contact them through their website, legiontheatregroup.org, or through their Facebook page.
Linda Miller and Rick Markham dine out on New Year’s Eve, as Nina Kemp serves in Friday night’s performance of Match #365.
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police highlight litter enforcement efforts in Northeast PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have collaborated to discuss penalties for littering and littering in a Litter Enforcement Corridor.
PennDOT and PSP held a press event last week in Lackawanna County to explain what Litter Enforcement is, why it’s important, and what the penalties are for littering.
“PennDOT Engineering District 4 is proud to continue our partnerships with the Pennsylvania State Police, the Department of Corrections (SCI Waymart and Dallas), and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful today to highlight our efforts to reduce littering in Northeast PA.” said Loni Tomaine, P.E., Acting Assistant District Executive of Maintenance, PennDOT Engineering District 4.
Litter Enforcement Corridors have a high aesthetic or historic value worth preserving or need some additional help with litter issues. Approved segments are marked with signs to notify motorists of additional litter fines: doubled penalties for motorists caught scattering rubbish and tripled when it is done by a commercial business. Litter Enforcement Corridors also offer increased safety for workers or volunteers who are picking up trash in a designated corridor.
When drivers in these areas see traffic control devices, they must yield the right of way, as in a construction work zone. For this reason, it’s important to plan a cleanup event with local or state authorities involved when possible.
For more information on establishing a Litter Enforcement Corridor, consult PennDOT’s Roadside Enforcement Manual on PennDOT’s website.
Additionally, PennDOT is in search of volunteers to participate in the northeast region’s Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program, which involves cleaning litter from state-owned roadsides.
Roadways and other areas can be adopted by individuals or
organized groups such as clubs, schools, churches, businesses, and families. In return for their participation, PennDOT posts signs along the roadway giving the volunteers credit for their efforts.
Gloves, trash bags, and safety vests for the cleanup campaign are provided by PennDOT, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Pick Up Pennsylvania, which runs from March 1 to May 31.
Interested groups and individuals can sign up
for the program by going online at www.adoptahighway. penndot.pa.gov, where they can also do the following:
• Apply for the program online.
• Use an interactive map to ‘point and click’ to select a roadway when applying.
• Request supplies for an event.
• Enter trash collection requests.
• Notify PennDOT after the event that bags are ready for pick-up.
• Update group information,
such as contact name, phone number, and email address.
• Renew or cancel an agreement.
Returning groups are reminded to renew their commitment to the clean-up effort by completing the online form every two years.
Additional information on the Pick Up Pennsylvania and Adopt-A-Highway is available online at www. penndot.pa.gov
Earth Day and Beyond — our area is more beautiful when it is clean
by Ruth Isenberg and Lauren Griffin
Volunteers are needed to clean up the roadways leading into White Haven. These roads were previously “adopted” by groups and it is up to future generations to maintain them.
One of those areas is the first two miles of North Lehigh Gorge Drive. For many years, The Journal-Herald has cleaned this stretch. Unfortunately, because of health issues, Ruth and Seth are no longer able to take care of it, and the litter is growing.
Lauren Griffin is interested in getting a small group of local residents together to start tackling the roadside cleanup for the roads leading into White Haven. She’d like to start by seeing if we can get a group together to clean the Journal-Herald stretch.
The hope would be to then expand to other sections like the area of Route 940 to Hickory Hills.
As noted in the article above, if we can get a group together for a specific cleanup date, we can get supplies and signs to warn people about a cleanup ahead.
If you would like to be part of this effort, send an email to journalruth@gmail.com We will notify PennDOT and order supplies once we come up with a time that works for the majority.
Cleaning up litter makes our area more welcoming. Leaving litter where it is encourages more littering. You can make a real difference by volunteering for a couple of hours, outside on a beautiful spring day, with like-minded people.
Thank you in advance for caring about the way our area looks, and for wanting to do something about it.
An evening with the trout masters of WPTU
Western Pocono Trout Unlimited has had a long history of expert anglers who fly fished for trout in our area and elsewhere. From the Poconos and Lehigh River to many of the unique wild trout streams throughout the area and beyond, veteran local trout fishermen have a long list of accomplished fly fishing tradition. Join WPTU Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the White Haven Area Community
Library, 121 Towanda Street, for An Evening With the Trout Masters. Three venerable and accomplished WPTU past presidents will join us for a fireside chat at the library, where they will regale members and public with over 175 years combined of local trout fishing knowledge, history and lore.
The evening will feature three past WPTU presidents, Ray Youngblood, Rich Chimelewski,
and Dan Nester, for what will be a memorable, informative and entertaining session. Our three elder statemen of trout fishing will tell how they began fishing in their youth with family and friends in their hometowns, rivers and streams where they enjoyed fishing the most, equipment they used. They will also tell us of their fishing adventures and misadventures and the many fishing friends
they encountered over the years. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a casual, entertaining, nostalgic evening. We will also acknowledge many other fishermen from the past who were part of our area’s renowned trout and fly fishing tradition. Public is welcome free, and there is no registration required. Call Mike at 570-4544862 or Janet at 570-510-1189 for more info.
Why did it take so long for an NFL team to draft Shadeur Sanders?
by Henry Vandiver
We know the reasons circulating in the media and social media (e.g., potential interference from his father, a weak Colorado offensive line forcing him into scrambling too much). But to better understand why, let’s look at good oldfashioned performance stats, his professional projections, the circumstances associated with this year’s draft, and how Sanders handled himself predraft and on Draft Day. Looking at his Combine scores, he had a 63 score in Athleticism, which is 14th for signal-callers. Joseph Zucker from Bleacher Report said Sanders also opted out of doing drills that may have improved his score. On the other hand, his score for Production was 87, which is the most significant
factor in his overall score of 79.
However, that score is somewhat misleading because of his Generalized Adjusted Net Yards (GANY) during the 2024 season, especially when averaged per attempt. GANY is Adjusted Net Yards, but with sack yardage set to the NFL average over the previous three years, which is -6.642 yds, according to data from Pro Football Reference. His mark of 4145 GANY is the 10th highest among Power 4/5 QBs over the last three drafts, calculated from data from ESPN.com using Excel, and slightly above the average for 1st rounders. However, with how often the Buffaloes threw the ball last season, Shedeur ends up on 7.987 GANY per attempt, well below the average of 9.493 GANY by those drafted in the 1st round. That mark only beat Drake Maye
and Anthony Richardson, who combined for over 1000 rushing yards during their last seasons at the FBS level.
Also, teams weren’t looking to reach for a quarterback, unlike last year, where six came off the board in the first 12 picks, and the next wasn’t until Round 5. Many teams avoided the position altogether, taking other positions of need first, before circling back to the signal-caller. What’s going on? Some execs have realized that QB isn’t as important as a position when it comes to getting most of your offensive output, with most starting QBs scoring around 15-20 fantasy points per week, according to FantasyPros. That realization further depresses the value of the quarterback. In turn, teams are more willing to wait to draft one later and instead use the higher pick on a
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lineman or another skill position player that will have a more significant effect on the game. Lastly, the way he treated the process likely cost him somewhat. The NFL Combine and Draft are unique job interviews and hiring processes. No matter what you think, jobs are not guaranteed, especially in this turbulent economic environment. So, how did Sanders treat the interview process? According to a report by Mike Chiari of Bleacher Report, Sanders “sandbagged” interviews because he didn’t want to be drafted by specific teams. Moreover, that flippant attitude continued on Draft Day, when instead of waiting in the Green Room, he ended up at a location completely decked out in his personal brand, making it appear that he was more critical than the selecting team.
Combining these issues makes it easier to understand why things turned out as they did. Before the draft, many analysts had Sanders in their Top 10, including Mel Kiper Jr. (9), Eric Edholm (9), Chad Reuter (6), and Jordan Reid (9). Charles Davis of NFL.com was one of the exceptions.
As I see it, not one thing but many things--significant things to NFL execs--help explain why a player everybody expected to be a first-round pick wasn’t picked until the 2025 NFL Draft was nearing its end.
Oklahoma-based Henry Vandiver loves conducting deep dives into sports issues and frequently shares his analyses as a columnist at The Sports Column.
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Crestwood laxers to runaway wins
After scoring her 100th career goal a week earlier, Crestwood’s Gia Caporuscio poured in seven goals to lead the Lady Comets to a 16-4 rout of Dallas last week.
With the Wyoming Valley Conference victory, the Lady Comets improved to 9-0 in conference play heading into this week’s action.
Hannah Ziegler contributed four goals and a pair of assists, while Jackie Gallagher recorded a hat trick with three goals. Jordan Andrews pitched in with two goals and four assists for Crestwood.
Leah Ricardo scored three of Dallas’ four goals.
The Lady Comets are scheduled to visit North Pocono on Friday and Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday morning. They will close out regularseason play the following week before preparing for the District 2 tournament in mid-May.
BOYS’ LACROSSE
Crestwood 17, Wyoming Seminary 1Gianni Piccolotti powered the Crestwood attack with six
Crestwood’s Gia Caporuscio eyes an opening during last week’s 16-4 victory over Dallas. Caporuscio scored seven goals in the contest as the girls’ lacrosse team improved to 9-0 in Wyoming Valley Conference play. Caporuscio eclipsed 100 career goals earlier this season.
Photo by Bob Gaetano
Crestwood 12, Abington Heights 7Gianni Piccolotti scored four goals, leading a balanced offensive attack in Crestwood’s win over Abington Heights.
Caleb Eisenhauer and Jack Augustine had three goals each for Crestwood, and Kevin Schulde scored twice.
Evan Davis, Gavin Anders and Rodman Azar all had two goals for Abington Heights.
Crestwood will host Danville on Thursday, and pay a visit to Wyoming Area on Friday. The Comets will conclude regular-season play the following week before setting their sights on the District 2 tournament in mid-May.
goals and three assists, leading the Comets past Wyoming Seminary in a contest played last week.
Caleb Eisenhauer produced a hat trick for the Comets with three goals, while teammates Ashton Amend and Jack Augustine each scored twice.
Scholastic Schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Baseball
Crestwood at Dallas
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Track and Field
Weatherly Area at Panther Valley
Baseball
Weatherly Area at Nativity
Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West
Softball
Lincoln Leadership Academy at Weatherly
Boys’ Lacrosse
Danville at Crestwood
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Girls’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at North Pocono
Boys’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Wyoming Area
Softball
Crestwood at Wilkes-Barre Area
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Softball
Weatherly Area at MMI Prep, 3 p.m.
Crestwood at Northwest Area, 1 p.m.
Girls’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Allentown Central Catholic, 11 a.m.
MONDAY, MAY 5
Baseball
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
Nanticoke Area at Crestwood
Softball
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
Boys’ Lacrosse
Crestwood vs. North Penn (Lansdale)
Track and Field
Crestwood at WVC Invitational, 2:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Softball
Hazleton Area at Crestwood
Girls’ Lacrosse
Scranton Prep at Crestwood
Track and Field
Weatherly Area at Schuylkill League
Championships, Mahanoy Area H.S.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
Baseball
Mahanoy Area at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Wilkes-Barre Area
Softball
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley
Girls’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Danville Area
Track and Field
Weatherly Area at Schuylkill League Championships, Mahanoy Area H.S.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Softball
Crestwood at Pittston Area
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Baseball
Dallas at Crestwood
Girls’ Lacrosse
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Baseball
MMI Prep at Weatherly Area, 11 a.m.
Crestwood at Hanover Area, 11 a.m.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Softball
Nativity at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Dallas
Weatherly Sports Roundup
Weatherly’s Reiner places second at T&F Invitational
Weatherly Area was one of several teams to compete at the Tamaqua Area High School Track and Field Invitational last Monday in Tamaqua.
The highlight for the Wreckers came from junior Kelly Reiner, who picked up a second-place finish in the girls’ javelin throw. Reiner’s throw of 103 feet was second only to Lehighton’s Emma Repsher, who tossed the javelin a seasonbest 131 feet, 3 inches.
The Marian boys received a pair of second-place finishes from local athlete Jacob Tom in the long jump and 400-meter dash.
The Pottsville Area girls edged host Tamaqua 156-142 to claim the girls’ team title. Nativity beat Tamaqua 173-141 for the boys’ title.
SOFTBALL
Lourdes Regional 25, Weatherly Area 10 - The Weatherly Area girls put up one of their biggest offensive outputs of the softball season against Lourdes Regional last week, but the visiting Red Raiders brought plenty of offense with them as well.
Lourdes scored nine runs in the third inning to pull away to the 25-10 non-league victory that ended after five innings via the mercy rule.
Weatherly scored five times in the second and five more times in the fourth to keep things interesting. Abby Weston, Rachel Rosenlund and Rebecca Caldwell all drove in two runs with hits for the Lady Wreckers (3-11), with Caldwell collecting a pair of hits. She was also the pitcher of record.
Winning pitcher Brynn Barcavage scattered eight hits, and led Lourdes’ 17-hit assault with two doubles, a single and six RBIs. Gabby Dosendschine collected three hits, scored four times and drove in a pair.
Williams Valley 24, Weatherly Area 0 - Kamri Koppenhaver pitched a threeinning perfect game with eight strikeouts, and Williams Valley (14-1 overall) won its sixth straight game to improve to 10-0 in Schuylkill League play.
Cierra Brill cracked two doubles and drove in four runs for the Vikings.
Rebecca Caldwell absorbed the loss.
Marian 23, Weatherly Area 0 - Malina Letcher had a career day at the plate, going 4-for-4 and driving in six runs as visiting Marian (5-6, 3-6) roared past the Lady Wreckers in Schuylkill League action.
The Fillies scored four times in the first and nine in the second to break the game open. It was stopped after three innings by the mercy rule.
Danica Karlick and Maggie Turrano each drove in three runs as part of Marian’s 18-hit offensive. Meanwhile, winning pitcher Kayla Birrer struck out six and allowed just one hit in three innings of work.
BASEBALL
Williams Valley 22, Weatherly Area 3Williams Valley opened with an eight-run first inning, then capped the three-inning victory with a 14-run second as the Vikings (7-7) eased to the Schuylkill League victory to square their league record at 5-5.
Cody Boehmer played the lead role in the Vikings’ 17-hit assault with three hits and five RBIs. Noah Mihalick checked in with
three hits and two RBIs, and Evan Achenbach drove in three runs with a pair of hits for the winners.
Kameron Jacoby had a big day at the plate for the Wreckers (2-12, 0-9) with two hits. driving in one of the team’s three runs. Joey Esposito and Kyle Reiner also had run-scoring hits for Weatherly.
Marian 29, Weatherly Area 1 - Visiting Marian scored 15 times in the top of the fourth inning, and took advantage of 10 Weatherly errors to pick up the Schuylkill League win in a game stopped after four innings.
Tyler Rebarchak drove in five of the Marian runs and teammate Alex Diaz had three RBIs. Winning pitcher Rocco Griguoli pitched the first three innings for the Colts (7-7, 6-3), and helped himself at the plate by driving in three runs with a pair of hits.
Crestwood track and field teams post split with Pittston Area
It took a tie-breaker to decide last week’s Wyoming Valley Conference girls’ track and field meet between Crestwood and Pittston Area.
The Crestwood boys didn’t allow things to get nearly that close.
The Pittston Area girls and Crestwood girls finished in a dead heat after all contested races, but the Patriots were awarded the 76-75 win by capturing first in 10 of the 18 events—the first tie-breaker.
Emmy Savakinas placed first in the 100 and 300 hurdle events, and also the triple jump for three of Pittston Area’s 10 wins.
Hope Kline claimed the discus and javelin events, while Katie Kozich won both the 1600 and 3200 runs for the Lady Comets.
The Crestwood boys dominated the Patriots 91-59 in their portion of the meet, getting double wins from both Anson Jumper (300 hurdles, pole vault) and Mason Staude (800 and 3200).
Jalen Moore won the 100, 200 and 400 dashes to pace Pittston Area.
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Crestwood 3, Berwick 0 - JJ Stec registered 11 kills and 10 digs as Crestwood rolled past Berwick in straight sets by scores of 25-21, 25-15 and 25-18.
Deven Paulson had seven digs and 10 service points for the Comets, while Clark Groth collected 10 blocks at the net.
Jackson Matash had 19 assists and Gavin Jones added 10 digs for Berwick.
Delaware Valley 3, Crestwood 1 - The defending District 2 Class 3A champs were too much for Crestwood to handle, beating the Comets in four sets.
Delaware Valley won the first two sets 31-29 and 27-25. Crestwood hung in with a 25-22 win in the third set before the Warriors put the match away with a 25-20 win in the fourth and final set.
Crestwood’s Katie Kozich raced to firsts in the 1600 and 3200 during last week’s WVC track and field meet with Pittston Area. The Patriots squeaked out a 76-75 victory by virtue of a tie-breaker, by placing first in 10 of the 18 events. Kozich also won the 1600 and 3200 at the recent North Pocono invitational, and is among the favorites in the distance races for the upcoming WVC and District 2 meets later this month.
Photo by Bob Gaetano
JJ Stec had 21 kills and three aces to lead Crestwood. Zach Koons had 35 assists.
SOFTBALL
Tunkhannock 4, Crestwood 1
In a pitcher’s duel, Tunkhannock’s McKenzie Hannon got the win with a complete game four-hitter, allowing just one run and fanning eight to lead the Tigers past Crestwood last week.
Hannon helped herself at the plate with three hits, including a double, and drove in a run. Kayden Bamberger drove in two runs for the winners.
Crestwood pitcher Brooke Lenahan was strong in defeat, scattering eight hits while striking out one and walking two in the circle. She also had two of the Lady Comets’ four hits.
Celia Stahlnecker singled and drove in teammate Alexa Toniatti, who doubled, for Crestwood’s only run in the fifth inning.
BASEBALL
Crestwood 3, Wyo. Valley West 1 - Chris Litchkofski pitched a gem, striking out 10 batters over six innings to propel Crestwood past Wyoming Valley West for the WVC victory.
Connor Wagaman fanned two more in the final inning to pick up the save as the two combined
on a three-hitter.
Chase Galella drove in two of the Comets’ three runs, and teammate Josh Mylet went 2-for-3 with a double.
The Comets made the most of their five hits, scoring twice in the second and again in the home fourth to build a 3-0 lead.
Noah Fetko doubled and Tyler Ruddy drove in Valley West’s lone run in the top of the fifth.
Pittston Area 11, Crestwood 1 - Pittston Area scored five runs in the top of the first to seize control, and pulled away to the WVC win last week.
Elijah Mead had a double and drove in three runs, while Elijah Barr had two hits, including a double, and two RBIs for the Patriots.
James Rodgers went 2-for-4 and scored Crestwood’s only run in the bottom of the first inning. The Comets managed just six singles off Patriots pitching.
