CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–146th YEAR, NO. 42
CLOUDY SKIES didn’t keep cars, or spectators, away from the Car Show on Saturday in Lehigh Park. Over 60 cars were on display at the event sponsored by the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce and Laurel Lodge No. 467, F&AM. The rain that had been forecast avoided White Haven except for a few sprinkles. Organizers were pleased, as they saw an increase in the amount of vehicles displayed and the number of spectators attending. For more scenes from the show, please turn to page 6.
JH: Ruth Isenberg
CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–146th YEAR, NO. 16
In Kidder Township Anthracite Waste chosen over Casella
by Ruth Isenberg
Bids for garbage collection were awarded during the August 28 Kidder Township Board of Supervisors meeting. Three bids were received for the contract, which will not start until March. Casella Waste was the apparent low bidder, at $1,849,801 for three years, and $3,206,710 for five years. Anthracite Waste Services bid $2,158,200 for three years, and $3,663,000 for five years. J.P. Mascaro bid $2,226,708 for three years, and $3,929,160 for five years. All bids included bulk pickup. Prior to the vote, during audience participation,
Weatherly Area School Board held what might turn out to have been its last caucus meeting on September 3. Among the items discussed and included on the agenda for its September 10 meeting (after our press time) was the elimination of the monthly caucus meeting. If approved, the board will meet only once each month, on the second Wednesday. The board may opt to hold a caucus meeting at 5 p.m., an hour ahead of the regular meeting. The board was scheduled to approve the resignation of
superintendent Daniel Malloy, with his final day scheduled for November 11, or upon release from the district.
On the agenda to be approved as substitutes at $130 per day for the school year were Sheral Anderson-Bamford, Marilyn Calderon-Cruz, Jeanna Genetti, and Bonnie Torre. Other personnel items to be voted on included approving John McGee as a Homebound Instruction Teacher at a rate of $30/hour per the WAEA contract, and approving Brandon Pugh as a Volunteer Cross Country Assistant Coach.
The administrative report by
high school principal Anthony DiSpirito and supervisor of special services Dr. Brian Pipech dealt with bullying, and how the district responds to allegations of bullying and harassment. They said that some of the behavior reported on Facebook takes place outside of school, and that every school incident is documented and investigated.
On the agenda for the voting meeting, but not discussed at the caucus meeting, was a motion to approve a petition to the Weatherly Borough to vacate a portion of Blakeslee Street, Walnut Alley, and Seventh Street.
Josh Kreitzer of Anthracite Waste spoke, noting that the supervisors were able to vote for the lowest responsible bidder. “We are responsible,” he said of Anthracite, noting it is a newer company.
There was no discussion when the vote on the contract took place, but all five supervisors voted in favor of awarding the five year contract to Anthracite Waste Services, which is headquartered in Frackville. In other business, supervisors appointed Nicholas Fiorito, shown at left, as Code Enforcement Officer.
They voted to advertise three ordinances, relating to solid waste, quality of life, and fireworks. They also voted to re-advertise for the snow/ice contract, as no bids were received the first time. Supervisor Bruce Berger voted no.
Conditional approval was granted for the Wayne Schmoyer lot improvement subdivision. An agreement with Lake Harmony Rescue Squad for the purchase of their new ambulance was ratified, with supervisor Noel Torres abstaining.
An agreement with Cabon
See KIDDER, page 6
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If only it were true that what happens in Florida stays in Florida. Unfortunately, at least in the case of measles and other disease that can be prevented with vaccinations, that isn’t going to be what happens.
Florida is the first state proposing to abolish any vaccine mandates. That means children will no longer need to be vaccinated against measles, whooping cough, diptheria, or polio in order to attend school. At least so far, if parents and their doctors agree, the vaccines will still be available, but that won’t be enough to protect the population, not only that of Florida, but of the entire country, against these illnesses.
Not everyone can be vaccinated. Kids with compromised immune systems are still protected, though, when everyone else who can be vaccinated is—diseases like measles or polio don’t have the opportunity to infect anyone.
But diseases that are very fast movers like measles, can take hold and tear through a community very quickly, as illustrated this year in Texas. And that’s when things get dangerous.
While the majority of kids may get through measles (or any other disease) relatively easily, for a significant number the consequences are serious, long-term damage, or in a few cases death. Those with compromised immune systems are most at serious risk for the most serious results, but everyone is different, and it is not possible to predict who will or won’t be negatively impacted.
Germs do not recognize or respect state lines. A measles outbreak in Florida (home of Disney World, any extremely popular destination for families with children) will quickly spread to Georgia and right on up the coast. Pennsylvania feels far away from Florida, but it is close by in an epidemic.
So try to build up your immune system; try to stay healthy. You need to look out for your own health more than ever before. The agencies and officials that should be helping protect you, your children and your grandchildren, are doing just the opposite.
From The Journal-Herald September 15, 2005
Clara R. Holder, Publisher Pictures on the front page showed a celebration at the Engine House hosted by the White Haven Area Community Library. Three winners Jackie Richardson, Patricia Haman, and Sibbie Chalawick of a drawing were given shovels they would put to use at the Engine House groundbreaking scheduled for later in the year. The second picture showed Allen Sachse, Executive Director of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, presenting a grant to the library to WHACL treasurer Mark Yanus and board member Marla Dodo.
Weatherly borough council named John Petrilla as its police chief. Petrilla was currently serving as chief in Kline Township.
A collision between a train and truck at Webster Lane off Tunnel Road in Dennison Township left no one injured, but brought out a response from Dennison Township Volunteer Fire Company, the White Haven EMS, the White Haven Volunteer Fire Company, and the White Haven Police Department.
Elsewhere on the page, the particulars of Dennison Township’s presentation at a technical hearing before the Public Utility Commission against the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad regarding storm drainage into the Lehigh River were laid out. At a Dennison Township supervisors meeting, solicitor Gino Andreuzzi expressed optimism that the PUC would rule in the township’s favor. Supervisor Sam Macurak, who attended the 8-hour hearing, said it was very interesting and commended Pasonik Engineering and the solicitor for the good job they did on preparing the exhibits and reports presented.
From The Journal September 9, 1976
Jay & Clara Holder, Publishers
At a White Haven Borough Council meeting, Police Chief James Kazmareky reported that he had purchased a house and was moving to town, as demanded at the previous month’ meeting.
Ralph Sensenbach was named Parade Marshal for the annual White Haven Lions Club Halloween Parade on October 17, and Lloyd Searfoss was named Honorary Parade Marshal. The White Haven Bicentennial Commission’s Time Capsule was set for burial after the Halloween Parade.
At a meeting of Dennison Township Supervisors, correspondence was received from Luzerne County District Attorney Patrick O’Toole regarding his “model” obscenity ordinance. Supervisors did not feel such an ordinance was needed in the township.
From The Weatherly Herald July 28, 1955
R.V. Faust, Publisher
The annual Block Party of the Tweedle Park & Playground Association is being held this week end. Entertainment will be presented each night of the party, and there will be music, fun and amusement for all. At the same time there will be many stands where eats, refreshments and merchandise can be procured.
An article about the 50th anniversary of Bethany Union Chapel, Hudsondale, noted that “Early records indicate that a Sunday School group met in the school house in 1890 and was known as the Turnpike Sunday School. Later, in 1903 the group decided to erect a place of worship of their own… It was voted to name the new building Bethany Union Chapel, as members of different denominations were to worship there together.”
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
Estate of William Mahmde, Sr. a/k/a William J. Mahmde a/k/a William Mahmde
Late of Kidder Township, Carbon County, PA
Letters of Administration in the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment, without delay to: Kay Mahmde P.O. Box 1480
Albrightsville, PA 18210 or to her Attorney:
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Lehigh Township Planning Commission will hold a work session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 beginning at 6:00 P.M. prevailing time to review the current Zoning Ordinance and suggested updates to same.
Carol Ann Lenahan, Secretary Lehigh Township Planning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Sage Gasparrelli, of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of Jenifer J. Mason, late of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, who died on August 1, 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 Administrator named or to:
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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
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person at the administrative office of Weatherly Borough located at 61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, until Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM local time. Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Borough Council meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 at approximately 7:15 PM. The Bid award will immediately follow the Bid opening.
The Project includes the following Work:
Earthwork, paving, and E&S controls for construction of one Basketball court and two Pickleball courts, three ADA accessible parking spaces, one ADA accessible road crossing, two ADA accessible ramps with detectable warning surfaces, and an ADA accessible pathway from the parking lot to the courts.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Weatherly Borough
61 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office at no cost and are available at the Borough of Weatherly, 61 West Main Street during office hours (8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Monday September 15, 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: August 29, 2025
letter to the editor Who Are the Real Influencers?
So-called Influencers are a relatively recent phenomenon. They are online persuaders who supposedly have expertise or knowledge about products or services. Their job is to convince us to purchase a particular brand or to accept a point of view, say in politics. A Pew Foundation study found that one-in-five U.S. adults (21%) say they regularly get news from news influencers on social media. That’s a lot of influence. Thus, when I read this line in an article it raised concern: “A recent study by the University of Portsmouth systematically examines the negative impacts of Social Media Influencers, highlighting issues such as misinformation, endorsement of dangerous products, unrealistic beauty standards, the fostering of a comparison culture, deceptive consumption, and privacy risks.”* It reminds me to use extreme caution when tuning
in to these Influencers. Many, if not most, are doing it for the money.
But more than that, let’s remember who ought to be the Real people of Influence. Parents for example. We need to support and encourage parents (along with grandparents, aunts/ uncles etc.) as they seek to guide their children in this crazy mixed up world. It’s a challenging job and they need to know that positive parenting is essential. School Teachers are influencers too. Think of the responsibility they hold as they spend hours with children, seeking to help them learn. Teachers too need to be supported and encouraged. It’s a tough job, an essential role. We could add others to the list of those who influence others: community leaders, friends/neighbors, coaches, clergy, police officers… Rather than look to impersonal people on social media to guide us, we can look to those in our family and community whom we know and trust to provide the positive influence we need.
On Sunday, September 14, at the 11 a.m. Worship Service at Zions Lutheran Church in Weatherly, a new Cere Cloth and Fair Linen will be dedicated for use on the High Altar. (The existing Altar Cloth will remain.) The new linens were donated by a member of the congregation.
The Fair Linen, one of the most important linens of the church, has 5 crosses, one in
each corner and one in the center, representing the 5 wounds of Jesus Christ at his crucifixion. The new altar linens were carefully selected and coordinated by Zions Sacristan Todd Gimbi.
For further information about this service and other ministries of Zions Lutheran Church, contact the Rev. Janell D. Wigen, pastor, at 570-427-4113.
Carbon County property
transfers through August 27
Banks Township
Theodore M. Contrady to Theodore M. Contrady, 81 E. Maple St., Tresckow, property at 81 E. Maple St., $
Beaver Meadows
Jake Chulock to Joseph Katchur, 85 Beaver St., B.O. Box 43, Beaver Meadows, property at 51 Beaver St., $18,000.
Kidder Township
S & D Properties, LLC, to 63 Ruffed Grouse Court, LLC, Satellite Beach, Florida, property at 63 Ruffed Grouse Court, Lake Harmony, $310,000.
Irish Lotto 4, LLC, to Paul Bart Noto, Jenkintown, property at 55 Lakeview Drive, Lake Harmony, $545,000.
Gail M. Wiley to Shannon Marie Caccioppoli, Long Pond, property at 82 Pocono Road, Albrightsville, $230,000.
Paul Scidurlo to Bradley Mark Schagrin, Levittown, property at 99 Kresge Lane, White Haven, $64,000.
Gayle Turytzo to Gayle M. Turtzo, Pen Argyl, Lot 213, Section D-1, Lake Harmony Estates, $1.
Preservation Graystones, LLC, to Daniel C. Rogers, Lafayette, California, Unit SV4, Graystones Preserve, $625,000.
Wood St. Retreat, LLC, to Nicholas Tymczyk, West Chester, property at 35 Wood St., Lake Harmony, $580,000.
Packer Township
Agnes Monica Augustine to Susan Baggs, 115 Wallace Way, Weatherly, property at 115 Wallace Way, $324,000.
Weatherly
Mary Paulshock to Francisco DeLeon, Hazletlon, property at 283 Hudsondale St., $55,000.
WASD educator named State Outstanding Teacher of American History by DAR
Dr. Katie Leach was named the State Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Pennsylvania Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She is show at the award banquet, standing between PA State Historian Ellen Rupert, left, and PA State Regent. Marguerite Fritsch
This award is given to teachers who demonstrates excellence in sharing their knowledge about American History, being committed to their students, fostering a spirit of patriotism and loyal support of our country. Dr. Leach has been teaching at Weatherly Area School District since 2001. She encourages her students to contribute to their community and society. Students have collected plastic grocery bags for the Weatherly pound and soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Her students have won regional awards in
National History Day and national awards in the Junior American Citizen contest. Every year she takes her students to the nearest polling place to witness the voting process. She requires her students to memorize the Preamble to the Constitution and each student must pass the Naturalization test.
The Pennsylvania Society Daughters of the American Revolution gave a $1,000 gift to the Weatherly Area School District in honor of Dr. Leach.
The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890, is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, regardless of religion, race, or ethnic background, may join.
librAry corNer
The White Haven Area Community Library has many activities planned for children this fall, but we would love to do more. We invite community-minded folks with a few hours a month available to join the Children’s Committee and share your ideas and talents. Volunteer activities may include creative planning, decorating, leading or co-leading scheduled events, planning and organizing crafts, helping with holiday parties and much more. If you would like to help, stop in to the library or call 570-443-8776. Remember the library receives no federal, state or county funding, and provides all programs and resources through our fundraising efforts and donations. We could not do it all without the help and support of our volunteers, local residents and merchants.
Activities currently scheduled for kids include Lego club and Kids’ Free Play for those 7 years and older on Saturday September 13 from noon till 1:30 p.m. For the under 7 age group, local author Angela DeVito will read her book Harry’s Adventure from 12:30 till 1 p.m. in the tot room.
On September 20, Miss Victoria will be back with tot time from 10:15 to 11 a.m., also for kids under 7. Then, beginning at noon, those 6 and up are invited to a K Pop Demons Hunter Karaoke party! until 2 p.m. Advance registration will be required for this event. Watch for details on the library Facebook page.
Another local author, Lori Floyd, will hold a book reading event and scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advance registration will
be required to attend this event as well. Her book is titled The Adventures of the Explorers Club in New York City.
The Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale has begun. This year the cost will be $2.50 per bar. Look for displays at local merchants, and of course at the library desk. Help us make this our best fundraising year ever!
Boscov Friends Helping Friends Shopping Passes continue to be available for purchase. 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 Wed., Oct. 22. The entire $5 purchase price stays with the library. They are available at the circulation desk and will also be sold at the Hazleton Boscov’s on the day of the event.
Mark your calendars for the annual Quilt and Craft Show. It will be held on December 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library as well as the Victorian House on Wilkes-Barre Street. We are planning some exciting additions to the fun this year. Watch The Journal-Herald and the library Facebook page for additional information as it becomes available.
Regular events continue each month at the library, including Book Club every first Wednesday, Fiber Arts Club every second and fourth Thursday, and Scrabble nights every first and third Thursday. Contact the library at 570-4438776 for additional information.
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.
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County for new digital radio equipment for police vehicles was ratified. The county is switching to digital radios, and is supplying some. A request by the police department to purchase four additional portable digital radios for $27,103.64 was also approved.
Police chief Matt Kuzma noted that fines generated by the department’s truck unit would pay for the radios.
Kidder Township is supporting applications for both a Monroe County and a state LSA grant for improvements to Camp Moseywood.
A budget workshop meeting was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on September 16.
Dates for the November
and December supervisors meetings were changed because of conflicts with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both will be held a week earlier than usual, November 20 and December 18.
Solicitor Robert Yurchak thanked Beth Hurley for her presentation during the audience participation segment of the meeting about the need for a data center ordinance, and said one was in the works.
He also provided information about a new loan program from PennVest for homeowners to help with sewer and septic improvement expenses. The loans of up to $25,000 are currently at a 1.75% interest rate for up to 20 years. Manager Suzanne Brooks said the information would be posted on the township website.
The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 25.
A
TRAY, lots of vendors and food trucks provided something for everyone at the White Haven Car Show.
JH Photos: Ruth Isenberg
seth’s sightiNgs
I received word from an eastern Foster Township reader that a game camera nearby sighted a mature momma bear with four cubs passing through. Also sighted was what looked to be a large male, making his rounds.
Ruth took our dogs for a walk this past Monday at the little park beside the Weatherly Museum. As they approached the woods, they ‘scared up’ a groundhog, which fled as they came near. It didn’t go far, returning to watch as they passed. A second, more excitable groundhog bounced around in the grass nearby, then fled to a hiding place that even Spookie, our female mixed breed, could not find.
As an item of interest…ABE airport in the Lehigh Valley has a new K-9 police officer as of last week. Named Argon, he is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever trained to find explosives and drugs.
I am sighting some early fall color on the leaves of a few trees hereabouts. The surest sign that Fall is near is the reddening of the outer leaves of our burning bushes. We have three big burning bushes, all beginning to show off their fall color.
In football, Crestwood has won its latest match after losing two. On the college fields, Penn State’s Nittany Lions beat Florida International University
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by seth iseNberg
34-0 in a defensive showpiece. PSU welcomes Division 1AA Villanova to Beaver Stadium this Saturday. ’Nova, whose campus is on the outskirts of Philadelphia, has a long and storied football program which should have a fine season versus programs their own size which Penn State is definitely not by a factor of perhaps 10x counting PSU’s main campus only. ’Nova is in the CAA this year (last year making the 1AA playoffs), and is moving into the Patriot League next season.
PSU’s BIG10 schedule starts with an evening game versus Oregon on September 27.
The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to defend their championship. They took on Dallas this past Thursday and came away with a 24-20 win. Next to challenge the Eagles are the Kansas City Chiefs on the 14th.
A couple of years ago, some of the shrubs in our front yard began to support a spreading net of white flowers in late August from a spreading vine. Looking this up, it turns out
to be a clematis, which blooms in late summer. For us, it is an annual and always pleasant surprise.
Hints of the coming of Fall are beginning to surround us. Like the maple trees on our property, we intend to hold on to summer for as long as we can.
Hold off on lighting up the furnaces, just add a warm blanket.
Be healthy. Seth
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TAKE3 takes the stage at next GHCS concert
TAKE3 will headline the second concert of the Greater Hazleton Concert Series 20252026 Season on Saturday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Hazleton Area High School Auditorium, 1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton.
Seamlessly merging hits from rock and oldies to Americana and country, the genre smashing, vocal/instrumental trio, TAKE3, lives at the intersection where art and pop culture collide. Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans Siberian Orchestra experience, TAKE3 is nothing short of exhilarating and has electrified audiences at hundreds of venues and performing arts centers throughout the U.S. Their unmistakable style and infectious joy in music making brings them to over 60 stops in the U.S. during their 24/25 season.
America 250
TAKE3 was created by violinist/vocalist, Lindsay Deutsch, Yanni’s featured violin soloist, with whom she has
toured throughout most of the 7 continents. Deutsch has over 100,000 Instagram followers and can be heard throughout Netflix’s popular show, The Witcher, and the Hulu series All
About Pam.
Deutsch is also an ambassador for the Violins of Hope project, performing on violins saved from the Holocaust in venues around the country, including the Soraya Center in Los Angeles and with the Livermore Symphony in San Francisco.
The 2025-2026 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers entertaining, professional performances to subscribers. Individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. The venue features abundant free, lighted parking.
For concert information or tickets call, Cynthia at 570-4366615, or Shirley at 570-3841226. For more information on all GHCS concerts, visit www. hazletonconcertseries.org or visit the Facebook page.
PA Carbon County calls for community support
America250PA Carbon County and participating townships, boroughs and municipalities invite the community to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and
coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.
America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better
understand the origins and multiple perspectives of issues facing our Commonwealth and nation today.
Carbon County’s chapter, led by Kim Werley, is seeking sponsors and community participation to bring to life initiatives to support the Semiquincentennial. Sponsorships will play a pivotal role and provide significant visibility for supporters, as well as offering the
opportunity to demonstrate dedication to community heritage and national pride. Sponsorship dollars will help fund educational initiatives, community events, marketing and special awards.
Interested businesses and individuals can visit https:// www.poconomountains.com/ america250pa/carbon-county to learn more about updates, events, initiatives and everything America250PA Carbon County.
comiNg eveNts
Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14—
Weatherly HillClimb
Saturday, September 20— Weatherly Area High School
Friday, September 26— Through the Decades Radio Show, 2 p.m., Heritage Hills Senior Community, Weatherly Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4—Weatherly Area Community Library Auction Sunday, October 5—Dennison Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Clay Bird Shoot, Noon, LOWLPA grounds, Dennison Twp
Saturday, October 11— October Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., All Saints Parish, McAdoo & Weatherly, 35 N. Cleveland St., McAdoo Sunday, October 12—Harvest Market, Main Street, White Haven
Saturday, October 18—Trunk or Treat, 1-3 p.m., Foster Township Municipal Building
Saturday, October 18—Soup & Chili Cook-Off, 2 p.m., Fireman’s Social Club, White Haven
Saturday, October 25— Weatherly Halloween Parade, 2 p.m. (Raindate, October 26, 2 p.m.)
Saturday, November 1—Craft & Vendor Fair, 2-4 p.m., Foster Township Municipal Building
Friday and Saturday, November 7, 5-8 and November 8, 11-2—Zions Basket Raffle, Third and Fell Sts. Weatherly
Friday, November 21— Turkey Raffle, 7-10 p.m., Lehigh & Lausanne Volunteer Fire Company, Lehigh Township
Saturday, November 29—Small Business Saturday, White Haven
Saturday, November 29—9th annual Christmas Event, Weatherly Area Museum
Saturday, December 6— Quilt & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White Haven Area Community Library & the Victorian Connection
Breakfast at Silver Ridge
Silver Ridge Hunting Club, 2200 East Main St., Weatherly, will hold its all you can eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to Noon Sunday, September 14, at the clubhouse.
The menu includes eggs (any style), home fries, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef. Drinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange and tomato juice. Take outs are available. Children under 6 eat free. Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com or find us on Facebook for more photos, news, and features.
Crestwood overpowers Tunkhannock for first football win of season
Comets amass 394 rushing yards in 46-7 runaway victory
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
It’s difficult to name a star from Friday night’s Crestwood High School football game with Tunkhannock. That’s because so many of the Comet players made major contributions to the team’s first victory of the season.
Six different Crestwood players scored touchdowns, three defenders came up with turnovers, and many others turned in stellar performances in a dominating 46-7 victory.
After two bitter losses to start the season everything came to a head for the fired-up Comets, who let out their collective frustration on the visiting Tigers.
“Last week when the final second ticked off, all it was is they were ticked off,” noted Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli.”We let two slip away, but they were so focused from the end of the horn last week to the end of the horn this week.”
Gio Barna celebrated his birthday with a touchdown run and a TD catch; Jaden Shedlock threw for a pair of scores and ran for another; and Jake Jeckell, Jack Rodgers, Nate Walsh and Kyle Schade all reached the end zone for the Comets.
After the Comets threw for more than 400 yards combined in the first two games, they showed the ability to run it down your throat as well.
Despite giving up a lot of size in the trenches, Crestwood adjusted early and then controlled things up front to open up plenty of running space for Jeckell (season-high 157 yards), Shedlock (season-best 112 yards) and the rest of the Comets. Crestwood finished with 394 yards on the ground and 435 total for the game.
Offensive linemen Andrew Ranieli, Matt Bealla, Ryan Barna, Brady Cook and Jake
Mitchell, along with tight end Logan Lawson were the main movers on Friday night. Together they average 182 pounds, with Bealla the biggest
at just 215 pounds.
“We are who we are, we’re not going to fool anybody about our size,” stated Arcangeli. “We had to find a way to get around that, our linemen had to dig deep. (Tunkhannock’s) front four is tough as nails. I’ll give our offensive line the credit, they kept coming at ‘em.”
“That’s a big front we had to move around, they’re huge,” he continued. “We’ve been trying to hide the line. It wasn’t that they weren’t good players, we have darn good football players up front. But it was their inexperience. It’s so hard for an offensive line to come together
Crestwood wide receiver Jack Rodgers goes high in the air to haul in an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jaden Shedlock during the third quarter of Friday night’s football game against Tunkhannock at Crestwood. The Comets rolled to a 46-7 victory.
J-H Photo by Steve Stallone
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quickly, and they did. They proved us wrong. They did a great job.”
As good as the offense was (the Comets did not punt once), the defense was also on point, limiting the Tigers (1-2) to six first downs and 172 total yards on the night. After lighting up Holy Redeemer for 247 rushing yards and three scores in a 55-7 Week 2 win, Tunkhannock tailback Lucas Ciprich was held to 12 yards on nine carries by the Comet defense.
Only Moses Montero’s 18-yard touchdown run - with the starters long gone - in the closing minutes enabled the Tigers to avert the shutout.
Crestwood got interceptions from Jack Rodgers and Teddy Taylor, and a fumble recovery from Logan Lawson in winning the turnover battle 3-1.
“The defense, we’re scrappy, and we find ways to make big
plays,” Arcangeli said. “We caused some turnovers, and I’m really proud of our hats to the ball. We have to play that way.”
Kicker Cooper Laubach was also a weapon for the Comets, his well-placed booming kickoffs resulting in five touchbacks on the night. Those kicks were successful in keeping return man Andrew Lupinski quiet after he took a kickoff 72 yards for a score one week earlier.
Crestwood was on fire from the opening kickoff, driving 75 yards in 12 plays and taking it to the heart of the Tiger defense.
Jeckell broke off three runs of 17, 11 and 11 yards to set up Shedlock’s 7-yard quarterback keeper for the game’s first score at 4:57 of the opening quarter. The PAT try was blocked.
Gio Barna got his birthday celebration started early, scoring two second-quarter touchdowns to put the Comets in control.
A 13-yard run from Nate Walsh and a 16-yard pass from Shedlock to Rodgers helped set up Barna’s first score, a 21-yard run in which the senior broke
Crestwood running back Jake Jeckell (21) heads up the sideline for a big gain during Friday night’s football game against Tunkhannock. Jeckell’s 157-yard rushing night helped fuel a 46-7 Crestwood win. J-H Photo by Steve Stallone
Crestwood’s Emmett Seyer makes a helmet adjustment on the sideline during Friday night’s football game with Tunkhannock at Crestwood.
J-H Photo by Steve Stallone
several tackles on his way to the end zone.
Crestwood got the ball back at midfield with 1:03 left in the first half, and needed just two plays to pad its lead.
Shedlock broke free on a draw play for a 40-yard run, and then rolled out and passed to a wideopen Barna in the end zone to make it 19-0 with 34 seconds left in the half.
“Gio’s a jack-of-all-trades guy,” his coach said. “He can catch the ball, he can run with the ball, he did a great job on defense today covering (Lupinski). He’s a senior and he’s a leader. He never stops leading the team.”
The Comets nearly scored again after Rodgers intercepted a Tunkhannock pass, and Jeckell broke off a 46-yard run on the next play. Shedlock was stopped at the 3-yard line before time expired.
No matter, Crestwood was back at it in the third quarter when Shedlock and Rodgers connected on a pretty 11-yard touchdown pass play, Jeckell scored on a 36-yard run, and Walsh added a 1-yard TD plunge, upping the lead to 39-0 and invoking the PIAA Mercy Rule with a running clock for the game’s final 14-plus minutes.
Schade, a sophomore, added his name to the scoring list with his 57-yard gallop on the first play of the fourth quarter.
All that was left after that
was celebrating a job well done, eating birthday cupcakes in the locker room, and getting ready for another week of preparation. Next up: Western Wayne this Friday night on the road.
“(Tonight) proves that when you put really good time in during the week, and you have a really good plan from the coaches, and the kids believe in it and it comes to fruition in the end, you feel good about all that preparation,” Arcangeli said.
“I’m really happy for our guys, but we can’t be satisfied. It was a great win for us, but we want some more, so we’ve got to go back to work.”
C - Gio Barna 21 run (pass failed), 7:07
C - G. Barna 10 pass from Shedlock (Cooper Laubach kick), 0:34
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C - Jack Rodgers 11 pass from Shedlock (Laubach kick), 7:36
C - Jake Jeckell 36 run (Laubach kick), 4:55
C - Nate Walsh 1 run (kick failed), 2:17 Fourth Quarter C - Kyle Schade 57 run (Laubach kick), 11:40 T - Moses Montero 18 run (Jerome Callum kick), 5:27
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING: Tunkhannock - Andrew Lupinski 12-80, Moses Montero 4-54, Lucas Ciprich 9-12, Zach Latwinski 1-4,Tye Cokely 1-0. Crestwood - Jake Jeckell 10-157, Jaden Shedlock 11-112, Kyle Schade 1-57, Nate Walsh 6-27, Gio Barna 2-26, Teddy Taylor 1-11, Sam Jefferson 1-3, Amias Ocasio 1-1. PASSING: Tunkhannock - Latwinski 2-10-2, 14; Cokely 1-1-0, 8. Crestwood - Shedlock 4-8-0, 41; Jack Rodgers 0-1-1, 0. RECEIVING: Tunkhannock - Lupinski 2-14, Austin Werkheiser 1-8. Crestwood - Rodgers 2-27, G. Barna 1-10, Walsh 1-4.
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Lady Wreckers making up for lack of numbers with hustle and grit
by Steve Stallone Sports Editor
The Weatherly Area girls aren’t ready to challenge the best teams in the Schuylkill Volleyball League just yet. Rest assured, they’re not backing down from a challenge, either.
Bringing hustle and resilience to the court, the Lady Wreckers have been bringing it to league’s top teams right out of the gate, making up for lack of numbers and star power with all-out effort.
And while they don’t yet have a victory to show for their efforts, head coach Erica KanePoweski has liked their effort in general.
“This year we’re starting off with almost a fresh set of girls,” Kane-Poweski said following the team’s fifth game in an 11-day stretch to open the season. “We lost three players last year, and this year we’re losing four. If we would have had jayvee, that would have helped, but we don’t have enough girls.
“A lot of them are new, but we are getting there,” she said. “The biggest thing is as long as they work well on the court and communicate. Communication is a key.”
Last Thursday evening in Weatherly, the Lady Wreckers hosted yet another Schuylkill League power, this time Tri-Valley.
The Bulldogs showed off their power, but definitely got some resistance from the hustling Lady Wreckers. Tri-Valley won the opening set 25-9, withstood Weatherly’s second-set rally to
get a 25-12 win, then registered a 25-11 clincher in Game 3.
“Communication is a key,
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early, moving out to a 10-3 lead that had Weatherly using a time out to regroup.
And the Lady Wreckers did just that, turning up the heat with their hustle and getting behind server Mya Binder to go on a run of their own. Six straight points had Weatherly within one (10-9) before TriValley won a long rally to get the serve back.
Weatherly was still within a point at 11-10 when the Bulldogs took off, winning the next 10 points to turn a close set into a 25-12 victory.
The third set was back-andforth early, with Tri-Valley clinging to a 5-4 lead before putting together another run to gain separation. The Bulldogs captured the next seven points for a 12-4 lead.
Abby Binder and Weston both came up with big blocks in that third set, keeping the Lady Wreckers alive as they stayed within range at 19-10. The Bulldogs finished things off from there, completing the threegame sweep in under an hour. For the Lady Wreckers, Weston was hustling all over the court, and finished with a teamhigh three blocks at the net. She also contributed two service points, including an ace.
Kelly Reiner pitched in with six digs along with a block, while freshman Jillian Esposito added three digs, two service points and one kill.
which today we lacked a little bit on,” she reiterated. “But overall the hustling, they picked up on it today. The first game was a little rough, but they got into in the second.”
Abby Binder’s early kill and Abby Weston’s service winner helped the Lady Wreckers stay within 5-4 in the opening set before the Bulldogs ran off seven straight points to take control at 12-4. Weatherly closed to within 13-7, only to see Tri-Valley win the next nine points and never looked back.
Tri-Valley appeared poised to run away with the second set
“Those blockers are awesome,” Kane-Poweski said of Tri-Valley’s jumping-jack-like front line. “But our team, the couple that did it, were amazing. It doesn’t matter how tall you are, you can jump and block.”
Weatherly (0-5) finished with six blocks on the night.
“The other teams have a lot more girls than we do and some of them have a club and travel. We’re not up there with that. But we’re battling.”
After competing in the North Schuylkill Tournament over the weekend, the Lady Wreckers were back at it this week.
Weatherly Area’s Kelly Reiner returns a shot against Tri-Valley in their Schuylkill League volleyball match last Thursday evening at the Weatherly Area Middle School gym.
Photo courtesy of Nicole Selert
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They were scheduled to visit Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday, followed by a Thursday evening home match with Nativity and a Friday evening nonleague contest with Executive Education Charter School, also at home.
“This year the schedule, I feel like right off the bat it was three games in the first week. It seems faster paced this year,” she said.
Taking Minersville to four sets in their third match this season was a sign of what the Lady Wreckers can do when they’re on.
“I was really shocked with how well they played. It was like a totally different group of girls,” she said. It is that group she hopes will show up every match.
With just nine players on the roster, including three first-year freshmen, the challenge is significant.
“Knock on wood, hopefully we have no injuries because we
Senior Abigail Binder (15) of Weatherly Area goes up for a spike during the Lady Wreckers’ volleyball match with TriValley last Thursday in Weatherly. J-H
Scholastic Schedule
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
Cross Country
Weatherly Area at Nativity
Crestwood at WVC cluster meet, at Hazleton Area
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Honesdale
Golf
Crestwood at Berwick
Girls Soccer
CMVT at Weatherly Area
Girls Tennis
Wilkes-Barre Area at Crestwood
Girls Volleyball
Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11
Boys Soccer
Schuylkill Haven at Weatherly Area
Girls Soccer
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
Girls Tennis
Crestwood at Berwick
Girls Volleyball
Nativity at Weatherly Area
Dallas at Crestwood
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12
Football
Crestwood at Western Wayne Golf
Wyoming Seminary at Crestwood
Boys Soccer
Nanticoke at Crestwood
Girls Volleyball
Executive Education Charter at Weatherly Area
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
Boys Soccer
Salem Christian at Weatherly Area, 10 a.m.
MONDAY, SEPT. 15
Girls Volleyball
MMI Prep at Weatherly Area
Lake-Lehman at Crestwood
Field Hockey
Lake-Lehman at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m.
Golf
WVC Team Playoffs at Fox Hill Country Club
Girls Tennis
Crestwood at Hazleton Area
Girls Soccer
Crestwood at Lewisburg
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
Girls Volleyball
Weatherly Area at Marian Catholic
Crestwood at Berwick
Girls Soccer
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley
Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17
Cross Country
Weatherly Area at Tri-Valley (with Pine Grove, No. Schuylkill)
Crestwood at WVC cluster meet, at Dallas
Boys Soccer
Williams Valley at Weatherly Area
Midd-West at Crestwood
Field Hockey
Crestwood at Wyoming Area
really can’t afford any,” she said. “My biggest goal is that the girls stay positive through the rest of the season. We don’t want to get into arguments if one person might not be up to par. We only have varsity, so everybody isn’t on that same skill level.
“We’re taking it day by day,” noted one-time Lady Wrecker volleyball standout. “My seniors this year have been helping coach them a little bit, showing them the ropes. So far it’s been pretty good. As long as we can keep the positivity we’ll be alright.”
Schuylkill Haven 3,
Weatherly Area 0 - Last Tuesday evening at Schuylkill Haven, the host Hurricanes provided the perfect storm with a 25-14, 25-15 and 25-8 league win over the Lady Wreckers.
Abby Binder came up big in the front line for Weatherly, notching eight kills and a block while also leading the way with 10 digs.
Kelly Reiner added seven digs, a pair of blocks and two service points, while teammate Abby Weston contributed six service points with five aces, and also had a block.
Golf
WVC Team Playoffs at Fox Hill Country Club
Girls Tennis
Crestwood at MMI Prep
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
Girls Volleyball
Williams Valley at Weatherly Area
Crestwood at Wyoming Area
Girls Tennis
Wyoming Area at Crestwood
Boys Soccer
Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
Football
Greater Nanticoke at Crestwood
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
Boys Soccer
Marian Catholic at Weatherly Area, 11 a.m.
Crestwood at Wilkes-Barre Area, 1 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Marian Catholic at Weatherly Area, 1 p.m.
Crestwood at Shickhellamy, 11 a.m.
Photo by Steve Stallone
Wrecker golfers knock off Panther Valley for first victory
Who says Mondays are terrible?
The Weatherly Area golf team started off this week with its best match of the season, and in doing so the Wreckers delivered their first win of 2025.
Playing at the White Birch Golf Course that they share as a
home course, the Wreckers and Panther Valley Panthers squared off Monday for a Schuylkill League showdown.
The Wreckers rode the medalist performance of Matt Adler and a strong supporting cast to a 353-369 victory over the Panthers.
Adler scorched the front nine with a 41, and had a solid 42 on the back to finish as the low scorer of the day with a round of 83.
Weatherly teammate Eli Brown came in at 45-41-86, while Jacob Hinkle shot 46-45-91 and Brad Connors had a 47-46-93 to conclude the
balanced attack. Joey Esposito (99) and Kam Jacoby (99) also competed for the Wreckers and each broke 100.
Panther Valley’s scoring came from Spencer Schirer (89), Ava Alabovitz (93), Michael Demyanovich (93) and Brayden Flanagan (94).
Jets’ fans lament Aaron Rodgers’ return to New York
by Leslie Monteiro
The Jets have had their share of humiliating losses over the years. Dan Marino’s Fake Spike and the Buttfumble games come immediately to mind. Now, fans can add what Aaron Rodgers did on Sunday to that sorry list.
Rodgers had answers for everything on a 22-for-30 day for 244 yards with four touchdown passes and zero interceptions (136.7 quarterback passer rating), and his best moments came in the fourth quarter when they were most needed. It started with a nineplay, 68-yard drive that cut the Jets’ lead to 26-24. Then, after Xavier Gipson’s fumble, the Steelers scored on an 18-yard pass to Austin to take a 31-26 lead. Finally, after the Jets
regained the lead 32-31, Rodgers engineered a game-winning sixplay, 39-yard drive that ended when Chris Boswell’s 60-yard field goal attempt went through the uprights. That score gave the Steelers a 34-32 win.
The game outcome was a bitter pill to swallow for Jets fans. Not only did Rodgers underperform on the field when he was in New York, but he also sucked the life out of the locker room. The Jets thought he would help change a losing
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culture around. He didn’t. If that wasn’t bad enough, he returns to NY in the first game after leaving for another team…and wins.
After the game, Rodgers whined about the Jets thinking he was washed up, and said he was happy to beat everybody associated with the Jets. Revenge complete. Jets fans endured another heartbreaking loss, this time by a guy who had a forgettable tenure in New York. Justice wasn’t served in New York on Sunday afternoon.
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