The Commonwealth Court ofPennsylvania ruled this week against PA Attorney General Thomas Corbett and in favor of Packer Township—which has banned corporate sewage sludge spreading within their township. In a lawsuit filed in August of 2009, Attorney General Corbett claimed that Packer’s ordinance – which bans corporations from land- applying sewage sludge within the township – violated Pennsylvania’s “ACRE” law. Through that law, the legislature has prohibited local gov- ernments from regulating “normal agricultural operations” and empow- ers the Attorney General to sue those municipalities. The lawsuit against Packer is one of about a dozen lawsuits filed by the Attorney General’s office against ordinances adopted by rural Pennsylvania com- munities. The Packer ordinance, adopted in 2008, bans corporate sludging with- in the township, citing the dangers that land-applied sewage sludge poses to the community and the natural environment. Recently, Packer Township supervisors Grover Gerhard and Tom Gerhard attended a state rally in Harrisburg that urged the legislature to over- turn the “ACRE” law. Chairman of 131 st YEAR, NO. 17 THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 SINGLE COPY—50¢ (USPS 277440) 130 th YEAR, NO. 43 VOL. 29, NO. 30 © 2010, JOURNAL NEWSPAPERS, INC. All Rights Reserved THE JOURNAL-HERALD THE JOURNAL-HERALD CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879 INSIDE CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880 THIS WEEK IN WEATHERLY Thursday, March 25 Weatherly Rotary Foundation Meet ing – 9:00 a.m. – Weatherly Municipal Building Senior Citizens Friendship Club Meeting – 1:30 p.m. – Salem U.C.C. Bingo Night – 7:00 p.m. (Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.) – Tweedle Park Weatherly Rotary Club Dinner Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Weatherly Country Inn Friday, March 26 Ham Raffle – 7:00 p.m.- L & L Fire Hall, Laurytown Saturday, March 27 Easter Egg Hunt – 12:30 p.m.- Babe Ruth Ball Field Celebration of Spring – 1:00 p.m. – Eurana Park Sunday, March 28 Hillclimb Association Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Weatherly Borough Building Wednesday, March 31 Breakfast – 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Flying Aces Motorcycle Club, Rockport Thursday, April 1 Weatherly Rotary Club Dinner Meeting – 6:03p.m. – Weatherly Country Inn Weatherly Flower Club Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Zions Lutheran Church Annex by Seth Isenberg Penn Lake Borough has a grant for roadwork all lined up, if they can only get enough homeowners to respond to the DCED survey. At the March 9 Penn Lake Council meet- ing, borough council president Jill Rosenstock asked residents to take a few minutes to complete the sur- vey and send it to the county so that the grant can be approved. She reported that sent her own letter to the PA PUC complain about the sewer rate increase imposed by Aqua PA. She asked for residents with dogs to “please pick up after” them. It is “getting bad” in some areas of the borough, and council hopes to avoid having to set up an ordinance with fines. The borough’s new phone system on 443-8017 featuring voice mails for council members and borough officials is now up and running. Council vice president Barb Sudimak reported that February’s heavy snows resulted in only three complaints about the roads, which contractor Chris Herbener went right out to fix. In his first report, new council member Frank Fritz was told about a telephone pole located along Lakeview Drive that is cracked. He will contact Verizon to get it replaced. Mayor Bill Warner reported no calls for the month, and that he was still involved in planning a meeting with White Haven officials regarding police protection. Code officer Keith Wheeler was absent. He will be asked to explain how he reports his mileage. The Planning Commission is re viewing code ordinances keep ing in mind the effect of opting-in to the PA UCC code. It is also noted that with the new FEMA flood plain maps come new rules for those properties affected. Plan ner Jack Varaly sug- gested to council that they post and publish notice to homeowners potentially affected by the now THIS WEEK IN WHITE HAVEN Thursday, March 25 Joy Through Movement – 10:00 a.m. – W.H. United Methodist Church United To Serve Meeting – Noon – Ugly Mug Restaurant W.H. Lions Club Dinner Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Sitkoʼs Barn Rest - aurant Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com - munity Church Friday, March 26 W.H. Food Pantry – 11:00 a.m. to Noon – Rear, Haven Hall, White Haven Center Soup & Bread Lenten Dinner – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – St. Patrickʼs Parish Center Saturday, March 27 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – St. Patrickʼs Parish Center Sunday, March 28 Block Shoot - 11:00 a.m.– V.F.W. Post 6615 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com - munity Church Monday, March 29 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting – 5:45 p.m. - W.H. United Methodist Church Social Hall Tuesday, March 30 Joy Through Movement – 10:00 a.m. – W.H. United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 31 Yoga Class – 10:00 a.m. – St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting – 10:00 a.m. – Mountainview Com - munity Church Thursday, April 1 Joy Through Movement – 10:00 a.m. – W.H. United Methodist Church W.H. Area Senior Citizens Meeting – 1:00 p.m. – V.F.W. Post 6615 Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Mountainview Com - munity Church Kidder Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 Meeting – 7:30 p.m. – Lehigh Tannery Fire House Penn Lake needs survey responses to obtain grant Please turn to page B1 by Jeanine Hofbauer “No Zoning Board meeting means no construction activity within the township, which is bad for township revenue,” stated Kidder Township board of supervisors chairman Larry Polansky at the meeting Thurs day, March 18. Polansky com- mented later that the township has not turned to tax increases for rev- enue in consideration of its resi- dents and the effects felt by the lack of employment and the local econo- my. The state is cutting reimburse- ment for the township to enforce code inspections for onsite sewer systems from $18,000 to $8,000. The township charge for sewer sys- tem permits may go up to assist with revenue. Supervisors are not yet decided. Township manager John Finnerty will be attending a supervisors con- vention in Hershey where he will be applying for an H2O PA State Grant to assist with improvements to the sewer system. Swamp Creek Bridge on Route 534 is closed for repairs to its sup- ports. The Albrightsville Fire Com - pany has applied for permits to use the bridge. They have two trucks that exceed the weight limit and two that are under the limit. Currently they must travel two miles out of the way to respond to calls adding five minutes to their response time. PennDOT expects the project to take five weeks. Lake Harmony Commons was granted an extension of its Land De velopment Plan until December 31, 2010. Kidder Township Supervisors will meet next on Thursday, April 15, beginning 7 p.m. at the Township Administration Building, Lake Har - mony. Kidder Township; a small township dealing with a bad economy Packer Township wins court ruling vs sludge dumping Please turn to page A3 by Seth Isenberg Weatherly’s new Lions Club has reached its goal of 20 members – an important number because the club can become an official member of Lions Clubs International. A char- ter night is being planned for late in May, when the club will be host to Lions Clubs from throughout Northeast PA, who will welcome it into the world’s largest service club organization—1.3 million members strong. At this event, the club will begin a new chapter in Weatherly Lions history and also honor the Lions Club that existed in Weatherly until the 1990s. The new Lions Club will host a spaghetti supper on Sunday after- noon, April 18, as its first big fundraiser. Volunteers are making 1,000 of Aunt Jennie’s homemade meatballs and special homemade sauce! Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 4 to 12, eat-in or take Please turn to page A3 Lions roar back in Weatherly Saturday, March 20, Borough offi- cials and interested citizens walked through the 153 year-old Weatherly Trainworks building and around the 3.5-acre property. Weatherly Council is considering a plan to buy the property from the Weatherly Rotary Foundation and use some of the property as a park along the Black Creek, while the main building house the Weatherly Area Community Library, the area’s historic com- mission for a museum, and more. Council asked the borough engi- neering firm to check out the structural integrity of the build- ings, now that the issue of poten- tial contamination of the site has been put to rest. Legal docu- ments to transfer the property have been drawn up by the bor- ough solicitor and the Foundation’s attorney, and coun- cil expects to act on the matter at its April meeting. Photos by Terry Younker JEAN WEIGAND Jean L. Weigand, 94, of Weatherly died Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Heritage Hills Senior Living Com - munity, Weatherly. A daughter of the late William and Rhoda Jones Smith, she was born in East Stroudsburg. She was a 1933 graduate of Weatherly High School, and a member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Many years ago she worked in the billing depart- ment of the former Warner & Waas Store in Weatherly. Preceding her in death were her husband, Allan M. Weigand in 1994; grandson Mark Reisenweaver in 2006; sisters Dorothy Schnauffer and Anna Belle Knorr; broth- ers Edwin and Joseph Smith. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law Carol Reisen - weaver of Hazleton, Char - lotte and Larry Gerhard of Weatherly; grandchildren Debra Schweitzer, Rachael and Kelly Kapas; four great- grandchildren; sister Mary Moorhead of Bellemeade, N.J. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, Weath erly with the Rev. Dawn Richie, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, White Haven, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Weatherly Area Community Library, 20 Car - bon Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 or to Diakon Hospice St. John, 1201B N. Church Street, Suite 403, Hazle Township, PA 18202. ALEXANDER YERMAL Alexander S. Yermal, 76, of White Haven died Friday, March 19, 2010 in Hospice Community Care of Gei - singer South, Wilkes-Barre. A son of the late Alexander and Steffie Kukowski Yermal, he was born October 30, 1933 in Ashley. Prior to retirement he was employed for 35 years at the former Harris, Inc. of Moun - tain Top. Preceding him in death were infant daughter Andrea Yermal and brother Frank Yermal. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, the former Ruth Mary Homnick; sons and daughter- in-law Brian and Lisa Yermal and Alex Yermal of Mountain Top, daughters and sons-in- law Elaine and Earl Wallace and Tina Daley of Mountain Top, Rebecca and Richard Baranowski of Dallas; grand- children Justin and Adam Wallace, Brian, Cody and Benjamin Yermal, Emily and Michael Baranowski; a great- grandson; brothers and sis- ters-in-law Leonard and Rose Yermal of South Caro - lina, Robert and Linda Yermal of Mountain Top; nephews and nieces. A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. SCHOLASTICA MIZDAIL Scholastica (Sally) T. Miz - dail, 90, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her home in Silver Spring, Md. A daughter of the late Aloyes and Cecelia Mizdail, she was born September 8, 1919 in Sheatown. She was a 1937 graduate of Newport Town ship High School, Wyom ing Seminary and Ben - jamin Franklin University, from which she received a de gree in Law and Ac - counting. She resided in the Wash - ington, D.C. area most of her adult life. She was employed by the U.S. Department of De fense, and retired as the highest ranking civilian con- tracting officer in the Wash - ington Navy Yard. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, Silver Spring. Preceding her in death were four infant siblings. Surviving are sister Elea - nor Perch of White Haven, brother Engelbert Mizdail of Weatherford, Texas; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday in St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, White Haven. Burial was in the parish cemetery. A memorial Mass will be cele brated in Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 26. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20906. EARL KNIES Earl A. Knies, 63, of Ath - ens, Ohio died there Sun day, March 14, 2009. A son of the late Herman and Mae Knies, he was born July 11, 1936 in White Haven. He graduated from White Haven High School and Muhlenberg College, and received a Master’s De - gree from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. from the Uni - versity of Illinois. He began teaching at Ohio University in 1964, where he served as chair and graduate chair of the Department of English. He specialized in 19th century English litera- ture, and was the author of two books and several arti- cles in that field. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Athens, where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. Preceding him in death was brother Herman Knies. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Knies; sons Jeffrey, Allan and Christopher Knies; grandson Jason Knies; brothers John Knies of Rockville, Md. and George Knies of British Columbia, Canada. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123- 1718 or to Alden Library, c/o Ohio University Foundation 30 Park Place, Athens, OH 45701. ROBERT R. MURRAY, JR. Robert R. Murray, Jr., 45, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, March 21, 2010. Born in Hershey, De - cember 19, 1964, he was a son of Robert R. Sr. and Jo A. Hawk Murray of Williams - town. He attended Williams Val - ley High School and Wil - liams port Area Community College. He was a graduate of Harrisburg Area Commu - nity College with an Asso - ciate Degree in Criminal Justice. He was also a gradu- ate of Lackawanna College where he received his munic- ipal police certificate. Rob was employed as a police officer with White Haven Borough and a De - puty Sheriff in Lebanon Coun ty. He was a former Con stable with the Common - wealth of PA. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church, Williamstown. View - ing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco. Memorial donations may be made to Evangelical Congre gational Church, 332 W. Mar ket Street, Williamstown PA 17098; or Williamstown EMS P.O. Box 74, Williamstown PA 17098. Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. has charge of ar rangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com . PAGE A2—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 THE JOURNAL-HERALD (USPS 277-440) Published weekly at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 Telephone (570) 443-8321 Subscription Price—$25 per year in Luzerne & Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania, payable in advance. $30 per year elsewhere, payable in advance. Publications postage paid at White Haven, PA 18661. POSTMASTER, send address change to: THE JOURNAL-HERALD 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 (JAY E. HOLDER, Co-Publisher 1954-1997) Clara R. 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To the Editor: The White Haven Ambu - lance Assoc. will not like this letter – but the truth hurts. This letter is about a disgrace which took place on the morning of March 10th, 2010. It was at 5:40 a.m. that my sister Cynthia’s beloved com- panion of 40 years, and my dearest friend, Gordie Hayes, suffered a heart attack. My sister called 911 three times, my brother-in-law Bill also called. Gordie needed oxy- gen. He was in severe pain. He told my sister if an ambu- lance did not come soon, he would die. About a half hour later an ambulance came – not from White Haven, but from Drums. For Gordie help came, but too late. The next day, I went down to the ambulance building and confronted Richard Henning. He said they did not have enough volunteers, they couldn’t get anyone... The paid ambulance crew, he said, worked from 7 to 7. I said, “Oh, so Gordie should have waited until then to have a heart attack.” Mr. Henning then said; Did I know how many people the ambulance saved over the years. Well, Mr. Henning, perhaps you should tell my heartbroken sister about all the saved people - because Gordie was not one of them. I’m sorry, but there is no excuse that a man who lived a stone’s throw away from the ambulance bldg., had an ambulance card, had to wait a half-hour for an ambulance. When you are having a heart attack, every second counts. God Bless my dear friend Gordie. He deserved better. Sincerely, Wanda Walb-Gower Letter to the Editor Level the court by Seth Isenberg The NCAA tournament is not fair. I agree with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan that any tournament should not be a reward for a college that does not graduate its players. A number of teams in the basketball tournaments have graduation rates for their players of under 40%. That’s plain wrong. Graduating under 50% of student athletes is wrong, if done year in and year out. Colleges are in the business of educa- tion, not sports. So a college that’s extremely successful in winning games but not in training young people for their futures is not successful at all. Colleges are supposed to be converting athletic talent into life talents. These lucky young people who are so blessed with athletic talents can have their education paid for, their rooms paid for, their food paid for, and even their books paid for while they do two things: 1) study, ideally learning something, and 2) play the sport of their talent. I feel that when you put a team of genuine students, all of whom will graduate, in a tournament with a team of athletes for hire that some of these low per- forming schools represent, it’s genuinely unfair. It’s also unfair to the “athletes for hire.” SPECIAL EVENTS FOR APRIL: Mommy and Me Yoga , April 6 at 4:30, will be a peaceful part of your day for you and child to strengthen bonds with poses that build confidence, trust and flexibility. Enjoy yourself, relax, have fun while instilling the importance of exercise. Guided Meditation for relaxation, April 22 at 7:30, is a way to integrate mind & body for peace & well-being. Reiki Share, April 8 at 7:30. Open to anyone with Reiki experience. If anyone has questions or is interested in learning more about Reiki, please call. No charge for attending share. Class Schedule - Tuesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Morning Switch: Add variety to your wellness: yoga, exercise, abs. Each week something different!!; Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Yoga, Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. - GentleYoga, Thursday 11:15-12:15 a.m. - Yoga, Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Extreme Interval Exercise - Timed Intervals of Cardio and Weight Training, Proven to be the Best way to Burn Fat!; Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Gentle Yoga RIVER RUN HEALING ARTS Card of Thanks GORDON C. HAYES The family of Gordon C. Hayes wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the outpouring of kindness and support that was shown to them upon the death of Gordon. We thank everyone for the Mass Cards, floral bouquets and the gifts of food. We also wish to thank the White Haven VFW and AMVETS for their beautiful memorable service. A special thank you to Reverend Dawn Richie, Pastor of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Joseph E. Lehman Funeral Home. Our heart felt thanks, Cynthia Walb and Family CA$H for Gold & Silver (570) 629-1289 or (484) 221-0648 K&K Gold - 322 Main Street at Route 940, White Haven Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • www.kkgold.net • PA Licensed Precious Metals Dealer Buying Coins & Unwanted, Unused and Broken Jewelry Top P rices Paid!! RICHARD M. HUGHES, III Attorney -At- Law 40 North Mountain Blvd. Mountaintop, PA 18707 (570) 474-7242 Offering Comprehensive Legal Services Editorial Journal-Herald deadline is noon on Monday. E-mail articles to: journalnews@ pa.metrocast.net It is hard to believe that during a normal winter this week would be blessed with 40° highs, when weʼve been experiencing 60°+ days— springtime in winter. As of Saturday, it has become actual springtime, and the warm weather combined with longer evenings is just so sweet. Our yard celebrated this warm spell by popping up crocuses. For a few days we had pale blue as well as deep purple flowers. By Sunday, only the purple ones remained. Our forsythia is now look- ing like it will bud, but that will depend on this weekʼs cooler weather. The warm days have allowe d us to open up some windows in our house, which not only lets fresh air in, but also bird songs. There seem to be a lot of happy birds in our corner of the Po conos. Just this morning, I sighted a female cardinal and be lieve it to be half of a pair that reg- ularly nests in the trees around our house. Our yellow lab, Chad, is coming into spring in his usual way, shedding near to the point of molting. On Sunday I gave him a thor- ough brushing that left a substantial amount of hair out in the yard, soft material for nests for our local birds. Friday night Ruth and I joined people attending an event in support of United Way held in the performance hall at Pocono Brewing Com pany in Swift water. En - ter tainment was the Rock & Roll Dinosaurs, a group of musicians made up mostly of staff and and administrators from the Pocono Mountain School District. Their play list was late 60s and 1970s rock, just what we listen to on the internet when weʼre home. This was fun, and the organizer of the event is hoping for more like it in the future. Our Saturday was maxed out with a meeting followed by a fund-raising soup con- test that we enjoyed judging (great soups, slightly burnt tongue), and ending with a tour of the historic Train - works restoration project in Weatherly. We even had time to fit in a movie when we got home. In between work, we took the dogs for a short hike up Old Stage Trail from the Albrights ville side into Hick - ory Run State Park. As we got out of our van, we sight- ed a large, red-tailed hawk, or more exactly, it had sight- ed us, and took off in the direction of a nearby tall tree. It then decided to take flight, and as it circled higher and then flew off, I believe it made its feelings known, shrieking loudly. We were not the only humans in that area during that time. We passed two men on a competition hike, and then later an area cou- ple. They shared a story about a nesting hawk that had become protective, and dived at hikers who got too near her nest at Boulder Field last year. Given the size of the hawk that we saw, that would be intimidating. We hiked in to the stream crossing at the Boulder Field Trail, where somehow the dogs found a place deep enough for both to swim, or at least get wet. The trail showed signs of the effects of the heavy rains, and heavy winds. It was a beauti- ful day for a longer walk, but our schedule didnʼt permit it. For that matter, it was the same on Sunday, when weʼd gone shopping, and then needed to meet someone in Tan nersville. Another hike was in our plans, but time got away from us. I knew of a rail trail just off of Route 309 south of Ta maqua that we hadnʼt been on, so we found an entry near the old Leibyʼs Restaurant, then fol- lowed the path for about a half mile on what looked like an old main line. We passed coal fields and silt ponds, which fortunately our dogs heeded our commands to stay away from. Again, it was too nice of a day for too short of a walk. This coming week isnʼt going to have quite as nice weather for walking. It was great weather for college basketball. Itʼs been fun following the menʼs tour- nament, given all the upsets. As for the women, the Uni - versity of Con necticut wo - menʼs teamʼs record winning streak marches on. This is another Hall of Fame team, setting records as it goes. Next up for UConn is the Temple Owls. Iʼve always been amazed at how these super-athletes balance their schooling with the schedule that a national championship run requires. A lot of the women from UConnʼs previous winning record streak have now moved on to successful careers around the basket- ball world, especially on the east coast. Can you sing? The Weath - erly Rotary Club hosts an Idol-style karaoke singing contest on April 16, which raises money for a handful of community organizations. The contest winner gets prizes and accolades, plus itʼs a fun evening. Contact event emcee Tom Connors at 427-4927. THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010—PAGE A3 Seth’s Sightings by Seth Isenberg LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for U.S. Trucks & Parts, Inc. On January 1, 2010, the cor- poration has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corp - ora tion Law of 1988. DONALD G. KARPOWICH ESQUIRE 85 DRASHER ROAD DRUMS, PA 18222 (570) 788-6647 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Dennison Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Hearing on April 8, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. at the Dennison Township Municipal Building, Walnut Street, Middleburg, White Haven, PA on the follow- ing application: Mr. Paul Whitmer & Eric Horne, of 14 Walnut St., Middle - burg, White Haven, Pa. are requesting a Variance as to lot size; they are purposing a sub- division of one lot of record into two separate lots of record; one lot does not meet required lot size of R-2 Zone Article 6, Section 604, Par. 604.5, Dimen - sional Regulation which re - quires a lot coverage of 15,000 sq. ft. those lots serviced by an off site sewage disposal system. Lot #1 Sq. Footage is 10,950 ft. Both lots have pre-existing Principal Structures. Any Person or Persons may attend. Keith A. Wheeler Dennison Township Zoning Official 3/25 & 4/1 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Alphonse M. Rish, of 55 Detweiler Lane, White Haven, PA 18661 as Executor in the Estate of Jean Rish, late of 55 Detweiler Lane, White Haven, Luzerne County, PA, who died on December 7, 2009. All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make payment, and those hav- ing claims or demands are requested to present the same, without delay, to the Executor above named, or to: Albert F. Maier, Jr., Esq. 820 Main Street Freeland, PA 18224 4/1 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in the Estate of Mildred T. Stefanick a/k/a Mildred Stefanick, late of 630 Putnam Street, West Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to Executrix, Diane Stefanick Freed, of 528 Quakake Road, Weatherly, PA 18255. All per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire GILLESPIE MISCAVIGE 67 North Church Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania18201 (570) 454-5575 4/1 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Letters Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Carbon County, Penn - sylvania, in the Estate of Paul T. Schickram a/k/a Paul Schickram, late of 564 Sixth Street, Weatherly, PA18255 who died on February 14, 2010 to Executor, David E. Searfoss, 132 South Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. All per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: Daniel A. Miscavige, Esquire GILLESPIE MISCAVIGE 67 North Church Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania18201 (570) 454-5575 3/25 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the following Ordinance by the Borough Council of Weath - erly Borough, Carbon County, Pennsylvania to be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time at the Weatherly Borough Building located at 10 Wilbur Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. The Ordinance is entitled AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING THE ZON- ING ORDINANCE FOR THE BOROUGH OF WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYL- VAIA”). A summary of the con- tents of the Ordinance is as fol- lows: 1. The Amendments define the following terms of Hub Height, Turbine Height, Wind Rotor and Wind Turbine. 2. A new Section 98-15.1 shall be added to the Ordinance which will permit Wind Turbines as a special exception in all zon- ing districts subject to condi- tions which must be complied with in order to permit the Wind Turbine by special exception. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance may be examined at the Weatherly Borough Building at 10 Wilbur Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance has also been sup- plied to The Journal-Herald at 211 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661 and may be exam- ined there. HAROLD PUDLINER Borough Manager Weatherly Borough 10 Wilbur Street Weatherly PA 18255 JAMES R. NANOVIC, ESQUIRE Borough Solicitor 57 Broadway, P.O. Box 359 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 3/25 & 4/1 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Freeland Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. at the Freeland Ambulance Association Building located at 417 Johnson Street, Freeland, PA. The purpose of the hearing is to take public input on an amendment to CHAPTER 15, Motor Vehicles, PART 4, Gen - eral Parking Regulations, SECTION 401, Vehicles to be Parked Within Marked Spaces. Section 401 is being amended to add Section 401A prohibiting parking against the flow of traffic on any street, it being the intention of the Borough Council to prohibit such parking, thereby subjecting on-street parking of any kind which does not comply with this provision to fees under the Ordinance. A copy of the amendment is available for inspection at the Freeland Municipal Authority Building and the Journal-Herald Newspaper during normal busi - ness hours. The public hearing will be immediately followed by the continued regular meeting of Freeland Borough Council at which time Council intends to consider for adoption the amend mentmentioned herein. Donald G. Karpowich, Esquire Freeland Borough Solicitor 85 Drasher Road Drums, PA 18222 PUBLIC NOTICE White Haven Borough Coun - cil will hold a work session at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 12 at the Municipal Building, 312 Main Street, preceding the regular borough council meeting at 7 p.m., for the purpose of re - vieiwing the proposed employee handbook. Public comment will not be accepted at the work - session. Betty Altero Borough Secretary LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Getz Self-Storage, HC 1 Box 10A White Haven, PA 18661-9507 will hold a public sale of contents contained in Unit No. 13 leased by Thomas Gill at 9:00 A.M. on April 24, 2010 at Getz Self-Storage, cor- ner Routes 940 and 534, to the highest bidder to satisfy the ownerʼs lien. Edgar Getz Getz Self-Storage 3/25 & 4/8 Legal Notices Journal deadline is always 5 p.m. Monday. out. There will be limited delivery in the borough. Look for a member for tickets, or stop by TJʼs One Stop or Halo Insurance. The Lions are collecting money for the Food Bank, and collecting eyeglasses at boxes placed around the business community. Future projects include a booth at the HillClimb June 12 and 13, and work the night of June 12 at the Weatherly fireworks display. Lions… Continued from page A1 Packerʼs supervisors Tom Gerhard vowed that the supervisors would continue to fight the state, declaring that “weʼre in this to the bitter end – we believe that the stateʼs override of our right to govern ourselves in our own community violates our con- stitutional right to self-gov- ernment. Weʼre going to defend local control...We feel we have the right to self-gov- ernment. I was elected by Packer Township citizens to represent them. I am not intimidated by the Attorney General. I am not intimidated by the legislature. I am look- ing out for our township and its citizens.” Ben Price, projects direc- tor for the Community Environmental Legal De - fense Fund—the law firm representing Packer in the l i t i g a t i o n —r e i t e r a t e d Gerhardʼs statement and explained that “this fight isnʼt just about sewage sludge, but the right of Pennsylvania communities to decide what happens in their own munici- pality. We believe that every community in Pennsylvania has an inalienable and fun- damental right to local self- government, and weʼll con- tinue to aggressively defend Packerʼs ordinance against these actions by the Pennsylvania legislature and Attorney General Corbett.” In its recent ruling, Com - mon wealth Court denied the Attorney Generalʼs motion requesting the Court over- turn the ordinance. The case now moves toward trial, in which the Township and the Attorney General will contest whether the land application of sludge is a “normal” prac- tice, and whether it consti- tutes a direct threat to human health and safety. The case is Common - wealth of Pennsylvania v. Packer Township, 432 MD 2009. Price is slated to attend the April 6 Packer supervisors meeting. We’ve Expanded WE’VE DOUBLED OUR SIZE, COME SEE WHAT’S INSIDE! • FREE COFFEE ALL DAY, EVERYDAY! • DOUBLE COUPONS UPTO 99¢ EVERYDAY! • Tues. Senior Citizens Discount Day! • We Accept All Major Credit Cards, Food Stamps, Access Card and WIC MEATS Shurfine Boneless Ham .... $ 1 69 /lb. Gusto Spiral Sliced Ham............ $ 1 49 /lb. Hatfield Boneless Pork Loin.............. $ 1 79 /lb. Ground Beef 80% lean .................... $ 1 79 /lb. (Located inTerrace Plaza) Just off the S. Beltway, Route 424 601 S. Poplar St., Hazleton 450-5501 OPEN DAILY 7 a.m.-9 p.m. We’ve Expanded PRODUCE Golden Ripe Bananas................39 ¢ /lb. Fresh Express Salads........................ $ 1 99 Cluster Tomatoes.. $ 1 97 /lb. White Potatoes 5 lb. bag.. $ 1 97 Onions 3 lb. bag ............99 ¢ Delicious Avocados..5/ $ 5 Pears D’Anjou, Bosc or Bartlett....99 ¢ /lb. Tangy Limes ............4/ $ 1 Grapefruit 5 lb. bag........ $ 2 99 Jumbo Cantaloupes.. $ 1 97 Strawberries.............. $ 1 99 Red Delicious Apples ..................89 ¢ /lb. Asparagus Tips ........ $ 2 49 Red Beets ............89 ¢ /lb. Horseradish Root .. $ 4 99 /lb. DELI Shurfine Lacey Swiss Cheese ...... $ 3 99 /lb. Homemade or Shurfine Roast Beef ............ $ 4 99 /lb. Kunzler Deli Loaves .......... $ 3 49 /lb. Homemade Pepper Cole Slaw.. $ 1 99 /lb. Homemade Antipasto.............. $ 3 99 /lb. Canadian Maple Ham .......... $ 3 99 /lb. Shurfine Liverwurst ............ $ 1 99 /lb. Fresh Farmers Cheese .. $ 6 49 /lb. We carry Tuma Cheese, Murazzi’s Kielbasa, large variety of homemade salads and don’t forget to try our homemade horseradish. GROCERY, DAIRY & FROZEN Shurfine Butter Quarters ........3/ $ 5 Poppy’s Pierogies ....5/ $ 5 Charmin Basic BathTissue 12 rolls ...... $ 4 99 Bounty Basic Paper Towels 8 rolls ...... $ 4 99 Gold Medal Flour 5 lb. bag ................ $ 1 59 Maiers Bread &Rolls.. Shurfine Large or Extra Large Eggs doz. ..2/ $ 3 Good thru Saturday, March 27 BAKERY Paska Bread plain or raisin.. $ 2 99 Homestyle White Bread .............. $ 1 49 Rocky Road Cookies (8).................. $ 2 49 Dutch Apple Pie 8” .... $ 3 99 NSA Apple Pie 8” ...... $ 3 99 Packer Twp... Continued from page A1 Tracey’s opens in Weatherly Weatherly added a new business on Tuesday when Traceyʼs opened to serve its first breakfasts and lunches. Located in the Carbon Plaza in the spaces that once housed Gʼs Cafe and bar, the attractive restaurant will offer breakfast all day, and a nice selection of sandwiches and salads until 2 p.m. Sister Bernard Agnes, IHM, principal, at Marian Cath olic has announced that seven students received awards during the Penn - sylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Competi - tion held at Easton Area High School. Robert Valente, Che mi stry instructor at Marian Catholic and Lorraine Piehota, retired Bishop Hafey science instructor, were the spon- sors. SPECIAL AWARDS Theresa Patten, senior, daughter of Dr. Donald and Mary Patten, Behavioral Psy chology, a $25 PJAS Region 3 Award, Five Year Per severance Certificate, and 1st Place Presentation Award. Stephen Valente, sopho- more, son of Robert and Michele Valente – Che - mistry, a $25 PPL Award and 1st Place Presentation Award Victoria Vetter, sopho- more, daughter of Harry and Dawn Vetter- Biology, a $50 PJAS Region 3 Award and 1st Place Presentation Award Jessica Horlacher, fresh- man, daughter of Genevieve Bubrowski and Scott Hor - lacher– Chemistry, a $25 PPL Award and 1st Place Presentation Award 1st Place Presentation Christopher Ondish, junior, son of Andrew and Zelda Ondish - Behavioral Psycho - logy 2nd Place Awards Kimberly Wilson, daughter of Anthony and Milissa Wilson- Chemistry Molly Balliet, daughter of Bruce and Marlene Balliet - Microbiology First place students will attend the state competition at Penn State University Park from May 16 to 18. Six Weatherly Area Middle School students recently par- ticipated in the annual Middle School Computer Fair held at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit in Schnecksville with their teacher-advisor John McGee. The competition is open to any district within Carbon and Lehigh coun- ties. Pictured are (front row) Alexis Hartz, Meghan Moon, Olivia Winheld; (back row) Computer Science teacher John McGee, Samantha Hartz, Jessica Polchin, Heather Getten. Alexis’ and Meghan’s project called “Presidents who Died in Office“ won third place. Other projects included Olivia’s and Heather’s anti bullying website, and Samantha’s and Jessica’s “Ancient Egypt.” PAGE A4—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 Air plant Anil Anise Asphodel Bean Camomile Cane Cicer Coco Cos Cow-weed Dicot Diss Dock Dorn Fuller’s thistle Ilex Iris Ivy Kali Kans Knapweed Liana Ling Madia Marram Millet Mint Moss Nard Nep Oat Olive Paigle Pea Pia Pipi Poker Rattan Reed Rue Rye Sage Sago Scammony Sida Sison Sloe Sumac Tacca Tansy Thea Tree Ulex Water violet Woad Yam Zea Fact or Fiction? Color Combo Challenge As Easter gets closer, kids everywhere will be coloring eggs. While some will turn to egg coloring kits, others will use food coloring. Whatever method you use, you may want to know something about color mixing, especially if you plan to decorate your eggs with paint. Here are some questions about color combinations. How many can you answer correctly? 1) Red and purple make orange. Fact or Fiction? 2) Blue and red make purple. Fact or Fiction? 3) Black and red make pink. Fact or Fiction? 4) Blue and yellow make green. Fact or Fiction? 5) Green and white make gray. Fact or Fiction? 6) Red and green make brown. Fact or Fiction? 7) Green and black make dark green. Fact or Fiction? 8) Purple and black make lavender. Fact or Fiction? 9) Red and brown make maroon. Fact or Fiction? 10) Brown and white make tan. Fact or Fiction? A n s w e r s : 1 ) F i c t i o n , r e d a n d y e l l o w m a k e o r a n g e , 2 ) F a c t , 3 ) F i c t i o n , w h i t e a n d r e d m a k e p i n k , 4 ) F a c t , 5 ) F i c t i o n , b l a c k a n d w h i t e m a k e g r a y , 6 ) F a c t , 7 ) F a c t , 8 ) F i c t i o n , p u r p l e a n d w h i t e m a k e l a v e n d e r , 9 ) F i c t i o n , r e d a n d b l a c k m a k e m a r o o n , 1 0 ) F a c t A n s w e r s : 1 ) G r e e n , 2 ) B l u e , 3 ) Y e l l o w , 4 ) O r a n g e , 5 ) V i o l e t , 6 ) R e d , 7 ) I n d i g o Each of the following is a color on the rainbow. Fill in the blanks to name that color. 1) G __ E __ __ 2) __ L U __ 3) Y E __ __ O __ 4) O __ A __ G __ 5) __ I O __ E __ 6) __ E __ 7) __ N __ I __ O Name That Color Name That Color Q: What is a cat’s favorite color? A : P u r r p l e , o f c o u r s e ! Q: What is green and red all over? A : A n a n g r y s h a m r o c k . Jokes and Riddles AMUSEMENTS Senior Parents of the WAHS Class of 2010 will host a Vera Bradley Bingo at the Weatherly Area Middle School cafeteria on Satur - day, April 24. Tickets will be available from the parents of WAHS seniors. Call Donnell Stump at 579-8801, Denise Stadnik at 582-4033 or Sharon Lesko at 436-3181 to buy tickets. Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 per per- son at the door, if tickets are available the day of the bingo. Doors open at 11 a.m. with the first game starting at 1 p.m. In addition to the Bingo, there will be a Chinese Auction and other raffles. Refreshments will be sold, and there will be a bake sale. Vera Bradley bingo is coming Heavy Hitters 1 14 17 20 24 32 37 40 43 51 56 60 63 2 33 52 3 34 53 4 25 27 46 5 21 44 18 38 41 57 61 64 6 15 35 58 7 28 54 8 26 47 9 22 45 23 42 62 65 10 16 19 36 39 59 11 29 48 55 12 30 49 13 31 50 ACROSS 1. Fat units 6. Builder's detail, briefly 10. Like many college dorms 14. Song-and-dance special 15. Prefix with drome 16. "Survivor" setting, perhaps 17. "Love Story" star 19. Haymaker's target 20. Grant-giving org. 21. Good soil 22. Be lenient 24. Reason to get a massage 26. Place for a cooling pie 27. Dr. Seuss's "__ on Pop" 28. Paint container 32. New Jersey's __ Hall University 35. Muddy up 36. Ran like heck 37. Thunder sound 38. Goes on the road 39. Health club class 40. "Yeah, right" 41. Artful dodge 42. Bar, legally 43. Move with one's job 45. Ab __ (from the start) 46. Boffo review 47. Was a mooch 51. Joker player Cesar 54. Handle roughly 55. __ Miss 56. Original sinner 57. Home town of the heavy hitter included in 17- Across 60. Caffeinated mixer 61. Use a plow 62. Wrapped up 63. Moran of "Happy Days" 64. Pub offerings 65. Reads the bar code of DOWN 1. Appomattox figure 2. Appomattox figure 3. Bird-related 4. Tight-lipped 5. Circus ball balancer 6. Carl of "Cosmos" 7. Long-lasting do 8. Victorian __ 9. Dallas cheerleaders 10. Binta player in "Roots" 11. Workers' watchdog org. 12. Y-sporting collegians 13. Declare untrue 18. Condo alternative 23. Suffix with pay or plug 25. Factory VIP 26. Cathedral topper 28. Drunkard 29. Crotchety old sort 30. Golden Fleece ship 31. Tide type 32. Surgery memento 33. "What __ is new?" 34. Opossum's grabber 35. MapQuest offering 38. John who played Barbarino 42. Changes over time 44. Vacation rental 45. Major work 47. Jibs and spankers 48. Israel's Meir 49. Commentator Goodman 50. Mr. __ (Gary Cooper role) 51. Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, e.g. 52. Breath problem 53. Timbuktu's land 54. Borax-hauling beast 58. Salad dressing component 59. Abbr. in co. names American Profile Hometown Content 3/21/2010 Answers on Page B6 © 2009 Hometown Content Sudoku Puzzle #1760-M Medium 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 7 3 8 9 6 4 2 7 9 5 3 8 9 6 6 5 2 5 9 7 1 4 2 3 6 © 2009 Hometown Content Sudoku Puzzle #1760-D Difficult 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 1 5 8 4 9 7 4 2 6 9 3 2 9 1 7 8 4 1 3 5 SUDOKU INSTRUCTIONS: Each row, column and 3x3 grid must contain all the numbers 1 through 9, with no repeats. Send information about your organization’s events to: journal-
[email protected] or call 443-9131 xt304 for the editor. Puzzle fans—weʼre trying out some new offer- ings here at the Journal. Weʼd like to know what you like, and what you donʼt, about these features. Weʼve already heard from a Trivia fan, and weʼre hoping to have a new Trivia col- umn soon. We know we canʼt mess with the Sudoku or the Crossword, but how do you feel about Kids Korner or Word Search? Should we look for more kidʼs activities, or aim for adults? Let us know what you think by sending an e- mail to journal- Senior parents meet tonight The Weatherly Area High School senior parents will meet tonight, Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Weatherly Area Elementary/ Middle School library to con- tinue planning for the All- Night Party and the Vera Bradley Bingo fundraiser which will be held on Saturday, April 24. Other planning meetings are slat- ed for Thursday, April 8 and Thursday, April 22. Parents are needed to serve on the following com- mittees: entertainment, main tenance, food, decorat- ing, fundraising and clean- up. For more information, contact Sharon Lesko at 436-3181. What do a giant lady bug, giant bag of popcorn, and a giant gum ball machine have in common? Simple! They all show how Mr. Krokos’s 2nd grade class at Fairview Elementary is celebrating the 100th day of school in a big way. The students worked together on teams to com- plete their projects and experience hands-on just how big the number 100 can be. Pictured with Mr. Krokos are some of his students: Ryan Laprade, Jordan Miale, Natalie Thomas, Cassidy Brumagin, Kiersten Boman, Aiden Murphy and Luke Lisiak. Albrightsville Fire Co. Route 534 West • 570-722-8325 BAKED HADDOCK DINNER Friday, April 2 • 5-8 p.m. Baked or Fried Haddock, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Vegetable, Bread & Butter, Dessert, Beverages. (Chicken Fingers will also be available) DONATION - $8.50 Marian Catholic students receive awards at Junior Academy of Science competition Science Competition winners: Christopher Onidish, Victoria Vetter, Molly Balliet. Back row (l to r): Stephen Valente, Theresa Patten, Kimberly Wilson, Jessica Horlacher. Football parents to meet There will be a Crestwood Football parent meeting for Junior High and Varsity par- ents on Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the High School Library. If you are a parent/guar - dian of a Junior High or Varsity player, please plan to attend. If you have questions or concerns call Karen at 401- 1313. JOURNAL PUZZLES Crestwood band selling candles Crestwood marching band will be doing a Unique Classic Candle fundrasier April 5 to 12. Contact person is Dawn Holohan 579-7045. THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010—PAGE A5 Smuggler’s Cove Route 611 Tannersville by Ruth Isenberg Smugglerʼs Cove was ad - vertising a Surf & Turf Cele - bra tion—and it sounded great—live Maine lobsters and other seafood, paired with Allen Bros. USDA prime steaks. So on Sunday even - ing, after our errands, we headed to Tannersville. We were seated at a booth in the main bar room. Most places, I donʼt like sitting in the bar; itʼs often noisy and crowded. But at Smugglerʼs Cove, the bar has energy, but because of its layout, you still feel as though youʼre having a private dining expe- rience. Our waitress was quick to the table with the extensive menus, and to take our drink orders. I asked for a glass of Pinot Noir, Blackstone, $8. Seth had a glass of unsweet- ened iced tea, $2.25 refill- able; his only complaint was a lack of Sweet ʻnʼ Low; he thought the Splenda had an after-taste. The Surf & Turf Celebra - tion is an excellent value at $18.95. There are five choic- es of a single item, and four surf and turf combinations. Seth chose one of the lat- ter—an eight-ounce sirloin with a half lobster. Crabmeat stuffing was free, so he add - ed that, along with sweet potato fries and the salad bar. I chose one of the premi- um catches of the day, fresh Florida pompano, $22.95. I ordered it grilled, with mango salsa on the side, and also chose sweet potato fries and salad bar. The salad bar featured fresh, crisp greens with a good assortment of toppings and dressings, and our wait- ress brought warm rolls and butter. We werenʼt rushed, but it was only a few minutes after we finished our salads until our entrées appeared. Both were very attractive. Sethʼs lobster was cleaned, but he still had to crack the claws and extract the sweet lobster meat. The crabmeat stuffing was mild, and just enough to add a little extra something to the lobster. The star of the plate, however, was the steak. It was cooked to a perfect medium, flavorful and firm, but not at all chewy. A gently salty marinade cre- ated a tasty crust on the steak. The pompano was a beau- tiful piece of fish. Grill marks were external evidence of the light charred surface. I liked the salsa on the side; it was fresh and sweet, but I wanted some bites of the fish with just lemon juice to set off its clean, fresh flavor. The fries, and a side of broccoli, were well-prepared and a good addition to the meal. We passed on des - sert. Sweets just sounded like too much, after the clean flavors of the sea. Smugglerʼs Cove is open seen days a week for lunch and dinner, from 11:30 to 10 Monday through Thursday, until 10:30 on Friday and Sat urday, and until 9 on Sun - day. The lounge is open until 11:30 daily. Credit cards are accepted. Phone: 570-692-2277 www.smugglercove.net Week of March 29: Monday: Pasta with meat sauce, carrots, romaine salad, garlic bread, chilled pears. Tuesday: Lentil soup, turkey & Swiss cheese, pita bread, potato salad, banana, oatmeal cookie. Wednesday: Apple juice, seasoned beefsteak, oven roast- ed potatoes, green beans, roll, butterscotch pudding, Melba toast. Thursday: Veal picatta, herbed rice, green & wax beans, whole wheat bread, chilled pears. Friday: Good Friday; centers closed. SENIOR CENTERS MENU Serving Dinner 5 p.m.-9 p.m. • Call For Daily Specials 443-8359 FRIDAY, MARCH 26 5-9 p.m. Yankee Pot Roast with biscuits & dessert. Adult: $ 9.25 Child: $ 6.25 SATURDAY, MARCH 27 5-9 p.m. 16 oz. New York Strip Steak with baked potato & vegetable $ 17.95 EAST SIDE INN Route 940, East of White Haven All Specials are In-House Only. EVERY SUNDAY– Joe’s Cheesesteak w/fresh cut fries–$6 .95 5-9 p.m. in house only. TUESDAY NIGHT—6-9 p.m. Wings 30¢ each in-house, 35¢ each to go—10 Sauces! Peel & Eat Shrimp 1/2 lb.–$6 • w/Fries–$7 .95 EVERY WEDNESDAY– Spaghetti & Meatballs, w/salad & garlic bread–$5 .95 THURSDAY NIGHT—6:30-? Clams........$1 .50 /Dozen Pints..........$1 .50 Each EVERYDAY– EARLY BIRD DINNER SPECIAL 3-5 p.m. WE ARE NOW A NON-SMOKING RESTAURANT Dining Out MARCH 26, Friday – Candy Easter Egg Sale, sponsored by Centenary United Methodist Church, Weatherly MARCH 26, Friday – Lenten Soup & Bread Dinner, spon- sored by St. Patrickʼs Events Com mittee, White Haven MARCH 26, Friday – Ham Raffle, sponsored by L & L Fire Company, Laurytown MARCH 26, Friday – Fish Dinner, sponsored by St. Peter the Fisherman R.C. Church, Lake Harmony MARCH 27, Saturday – Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Weatherly Events Committee & Greater Weatherly Area Com - munity Chest MARCH 27, Saturday – Ham & Dandelion Dinner, sponsored by Black Creek United Meth - odist Church MARCH 28, Sunday – Break - fast, sponsored by Flying Aces Motorcycle Club, Rockport MARCH 28, Sunday – Block Shoot, sponsored by V.F.W. Post 6615, White Haven APRIL 2, Friday – Fish Fry, sponsored by St. Patrickʼs Events Committee, White Haven APRIL 4, Sunday – Break - fast, sponsored by Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company APRIL 10, Saturday – Rabies Clinic, sponsored by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad APRIL 11, Sunday – Break - fast, sponsored by Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Weatherly APRIL 11, Sunday – Break - fast, sponsored by Marine Corps League Det. 1039 at St. Patrickʼs Parish Center, White Haven APRIL 11, Sunday – Bingo, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Weath - erly APRIL 16, Friday – Home - town Idol Contest, sponsored by Weatherly Rotary Club APRIL 16, Friday – Night Out With the Comets, sponsored by Crestwood Football Booster Club APRIL 17, Saturday – Attic Treasures Sale, sponsored by St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church, White Haven APRIL 17, Saturday – Bau - bles & Bubbles Silpada Jewelry Fundraiser, benefit White Haven Area Community Library APRIL 18, Sunday – Spa - ghetti Supper, sponsored by Weatherly Lions Club APRIL 20, Tuesday – Spa - ghetti Supper, sponsored by White Haven Lions Club APRIL 24 & 25, Saturday & Sunday – Flea Market, spon- sored by St. Patrickʼs Events Com mittee, White Haven APRIL 27, Tuesday – White Haven Area Community Library Annual Meeting MAY 7 & 8, Friday & Sat - urday – Weatherly Area High School Drama Club Play MAY 13, Thursday – Chicken & Waffle Dinner, sponsored by The Presbyterian Church of White Haven MAY 15, Saturday – Night at the Races, sponsored by St. Events Committee, White Haven MAY 18, Tuesday – Election Day Roast Beef Dinner, spon- sored by White Haven United Methodist Church MAY 24, Monday – Weath - erly Area High School Spring Concert MAY 25, Tuesday – Weath - erly Area Elementary School Spring Concert JUNE 5, Saturday - Flea Mar ket, sponsored by The Pres - byterian Church of White Haven JUNE 11, Friday – Weatherly Hill Climb Parade JUNE 12 & 13, Saturday & Sunday – Weatherly Hill Climb JUNE 13, Sunday – Basket Bingo, sponsored by St. Pa - trickʼs Events Committee, White Haven JUNE 13, Sunday – Cruise 4 The Kids, sponsored by Mc - Donaldʼs, Kidder Township JUNE 19, Saturday – Poker Run, sponsored by Marine Corps League Det. 1039, White Haven JUNE 21-25, Monday-Friday – Vacation Bible School, spon- sored by White Haven Mini - sterium JUNE 26, Saturday – Chi - nese Auction, sponsored by Weatherly Area Community Library JULY 9-11, Friday-Sunday – Parish Festival, sponsored by St. Patrickʼs Events Committee, White Haven JULY 30 & 31, Friday & Saturday – Flea Market, spon- sored by White Haven United Methodist Church AUGUST 2, Monday – Golf Tournament, sponsored by White Haven Lions Club AUGUST 9-14, Monday- Saturday – Carnival, sponsored by White Haven Volunteer Fire Company (Firemenʼs Parade Friday, August 13) SEPTEMBER 4, Saturday – Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by St. Patrickʼs Events Committee, White Haven SEPTEMBER 9, Thursday – Chicken & Waffle Dinner, spon- sored by The Presbyterian Church of White Haven OCTOBER 10, Sunday – White Haven United Methodist Church 175th Anniversary Ser - vice & Dinner Reception OCTOBER 14, Thursday – Pork & Sauerkraut Supper, spon sored by The Presbyterian Church of White Haven NOVEMBER 2, Tuesday – Election Day Roast Beef Dinner, sponsored by White Haven United Methodist Church NOVEMBER 6, Saturday – Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by The Presbyterian Church of White Haven NOVEMBER 14, Sunday – Turkey Bingo, sponsored by St. Patrickʼs Events Committee, White Haven NOVEMBER 20 & 21, Sat - urday & Sunday – Craft Show & Holiday Boutique, sponsored by Women of St. Patrickʼs, White Haven DECEMBER 12, Sunday – Breakfast with Santa, spon- sored by St. Patrickʼs Events Com mittee, White Haven This column is open to all organizations in the Weatherly, White Haven, Freeland, Albrights - ville, Blakeslee, Conyngham/ Drums, Lake Harmony & Moun - tain Top areas. If your organiza- tion is planning a fund-raising activity, or other special event open to the public, you may have it listed by calling 443-9131. There is no charge for this service. Coming Events • Portable 110V • Superior Design & Quality • Full Function Remote Control • Safe for Children & Pets • Doesn’t Remove Oxygen or Humidity from the Air • Reduces Energy Usage by 35% to 50% • Heats Multiple Rooms • 3 Year Extended Factory Direct Warranty • Digital Thermostat “No more guessing the tempera- ture, like you have to with other brands” • Cannot Start Fires AVAILABLE AT: G&A Hardware Susquehanna & Main, White Haven • 443-8744 •Mon - Sat, 8-5 IN USE & ON DISPLAY AT: Weatherly Area Community Library 20 Carbon Street • 427-5085 • Order a CZ Heater from WACL and they receive a donation. Order by phone for delivery out-of-area at 800-822-5334 xt307 $379! Wood finish units as low as $439. Best engineered Infrared heater on the market. 4 Quartz infrared emitters. Local Sales Team, Local Service. Not the cheapest—the best! Fish fry for Good Friday A fish fry will be held at St. Patrickʼs Parish Center, 411 Allegheny St., White Haven, on April 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. Take-out will be available starting at 3 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children 6 through 12 years old, and free for children under age 5. The meal includes all-you- can-eat fried haddock or baked cod; choice of two, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese or apple sauce. Also served will be coffee, tea or cold drinks and a chocolate chip cookie. Extra side dishes are $1 each and cream of broc- coli soup will be available for $3. There is a new menu for children 12 and under only, baked ziti. For tickets, take-outs or more information, call Deb - bie Higgins at 406-9954. Order hoagies from Relay team The Weatherly Pride Relay for Life team having a hoagie sale to be delivered Friday, April 9. Hoagies will be made with ham, salami, provolone cheese and with or without onions at $4 each. Hoagie orders can also be placed by calling Michele at 427-4927 by April 3. Breakfast is April 11 Marine Corps League Detachment 1039, White Haven, will hold an all-you- can-eat breakfast on April 11 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrickʼs Center, 411 Allegheny St., White Haven. Tickets are $7. call for showtimes: 570.722.9111 ext 555 Shutter Island Rated R— 138 Minutes & Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lighting Thief Rated PG— 118 Minutes Premiering April 1 Clash of the Titans Communion on Maundy Thurs. Salem United Church of Christ, First and Fell Streets, Weatherly, will hold an Upper Room Maundy Thursday Com munion service on Thurs day, April 1 at 7 p.m. The worship service will be held in the upstairs Sunday School room and the sev- enth and eighth grade confir- mation classes will partici- pate. Good Friday service at WH Presbyterian At 2:00 p.m. on Good Friday, April 2, The Presbyterian Church of White Haven will commemo- rate the crucifixion of our Lord with a simple, but solemn, devotional hour. The service will consist of scrip- tures and prayers structured around the Seven Last Words from the Cross. There will be no preaching and no music, and the chan- cel area will be unadorned. With the tolling of the church bell at 3:00 p.m. the death of Jesus will be announced, and the worshipers will leave in silence. The community is invited to this sacred vigil. Upper Room communion on Maundy Thursday Salem United Church of Christ, First and Fell Streets, Weatherly, will hold an Upper Room Maundy Thursday Communion service on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. The worship service will be held in the upstairs Sunday School room and the seventh and eighth grade confirma- tion classes will participate. Men of Marian CHINESE AUCTION Saturday, March 27 • Preview 5-8 p.m. Special Prize to be chanced off (Saturday Customers Only) Sunday, March 28 • Doors open 11 a.m. • Auction begins 2:30 p.m. $20,000 IN PRIZES Special Drawing: 50” HD TV Food, Refreshments, Door Prizes, Chances & Blockbuster For more information call: Marian High School (570) 467-0641 BRING THIS AD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOOR PRIZE. Ham raffle slated The L&L Fire Co. will hold a ham raffle on March 26 at 7 p.m. in the social hall. Food and beverages will be available. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased from any member. Holy Week schedule for St. John UCC St. John Reformed United Church of Christ, 829 Washington St., Freeland, has announced its Holy Week schedule. Palm Sunday Service with the Rite of Confirmation and the Blessing and Distribution of Palm will be held on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Holy Thursday Service, including the Sacrament of Holy Communion, will be held on April 1 at 7 p.m. Good Friday Community Service will be held on April 2 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Drifton. Easter Sunday Celebration, including the Sacrament of Holy Communion, will be held on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. The Wyoming Seminary Music Department will pres- ent “The Voice of the Stradivari” on Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, just north of Kingston Corners. This special fund-raising performance will feature two Stradivarius violins from Chicago. Proceeds benefit the Sem Music Department and its programs. Sem artist-in-residence and violinist John Michael Vaida will join fellow musi- cian Colin Maki from Chicago in performing works by Bach, Vivaldi, Prokofiev and Wieniawski on the instruments. The Sem orchestra and Madrigal Singers will accompany the violinists on some of the works. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students. For infor- mation and tickets call 270- 2190. PAGE A6—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 Stradivarius violins in concert On Sunday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at BTEʼs Mitrani Production Center, Blooms - burg Theatre Ensemble presents The Feel Good Projectʼs CircusYoga Workshop. Circus Yoga blends the ancient practice of Yoga with the communal celebration of circus, de - signed to engage multi-gen- erational groups ages 7 and up. Kids, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and adults without kids are all wel come. No experience in Yoga or circus arts is neces- sary, though a playful spirit is highly recommended! CircusYoga provides a unique opportunity to play and have fun while stretch- ing your body, learning new skills or improving on skills you already have, and dis- covering creative ways to interact with others. Expect to have tons of fun as you move your body, play, learn new skills, and connect with others. The workshop includes a combination of the following: group yoga in a circle; circus stations where you can learn or improve your skills in jug- gling, spinning plates, devil sticks, diabolo, balancing peacock feathers, spinning poi, hula hooping, twirling ribbons; group games; clowning and physical come- dy; partner acrobatics; part- ner yoga; and flying partner yoga. The CircusYoga Workshop is part of BTEʼs “Count Me In” Campaign, and partial proceeds benefit Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. All are welcome (ages 7 +) and prices are as follows: $15 per child (ages 7 -12); $20 per adult (ages 13+); $15 per person for families of 4 or more. CircusYoga is appropriate for adults, kids, and families of any skill level. CircusYoga Work shop takes place in BTEʼs Mitrani Production Center. Bare feet are best. Bring a yoga mat if you have one (not required) and clothes you can move in. Organic snacks and drinks available for $5 at time of registration by Prana Juice Bar & Namaste Cafe, Bloomsburg. Class size is limited, so register today by calling the BTE Box Office at 784-8181 or (800) 282-0283. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble presents CircusYoga workshop Radio Club to discuss astrophotography Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting, Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Nancy Run Fire Company Hall, 3564 Easton Ave., Bethlehem. Program will be on Astrophotography. Members and interested guests are wel- come. For more information visit www.dlarc.org or call 610- 432-8286. Longhunter Festival celebrates area past Author and retired teacher Dave Ehrig will dress like a woodsman as he describes pioneers who survived the cold winters in Penn’s Woods 200 years ago by hunting their food and making their clothes from animal skins. His program will be part of the Longhunter Festival on April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Mauch Chunk Museum, 41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Old-time music, a Carbon County quiz, refreshments, actors in period dress and a museum tour round out the festival that benefits the museum and the Dimmick Library. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Journal-Herald deadline is noon on Monday. E-mail articles to:
[email protected] Fresh Spring Flowers!! Make your own bouquet or place an order for exactly what you want! Large Palm Crosses Potted Easter Plants Religious Items: Jewelry, Vintage Prints & Statues 234 Main Street, White Haven 570-233-3560
[email protected] DINE OUT at a discount Use Journal Dine-Out certificates at local dining establishments and save big bucks!! •Ugly Mug—$25 gift card, $15 •Chat ‘n’ Chew—$15 gift card, $9 and for 1/2 price— •The Edelweiss—$50 gift card, $25 •Pocono Manor—$25 gift card, $12.50 Call and leave a message— 443-9131 xt315 We’ll call you back with the details. While supplies last— quantities are limited. Blood drive on Wed., March 31 A Blood Drive being spon- sored by the Red Cross and Weatherly Area High School Chapter of the National Honor Society will be held on Wednesday, March 31 in the WAHS gym. The blood drive opens at noon and will close at 6 p.m. Members of the community are welcome to donate blood during the blood drive. Carmine’s Pizza MAIN STREET, WHITE HAVEN • 443-9588 Mon.-Thurs. & Sun. 10-10; Fri. & Sat. 10-11 Delivery Available within 5 miles of White Haven. 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Noon-3 p.m. ARRESTING ACTIVITY: Suzanne Reigle, far left and Amber Hoffman, far right, who will play police officers in the upcoming WAHS Drama Club production of Sam Spud Private Eye. The officers are pictured here taking into custody two of the high- lighted wrestlers for a benefit wrestling match to be held on Friday, April 9 at Eurana Park Pavilion. Center, left is Jake Saint and to the right is Jason “The Suicide King.” Tickets are avail- able now at TJ’s One Stop or from any Drama Club member. Photo by Donnell Stump Wrestling will benefit WAHS Drama Club The Weatherly Area High School Drama Club is host- ing the East Coast Pro Wrestling 2010 King of Keystone event on Friday, April 9 at the Eurana Park Pavilion. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. There will be a limited num- ber of tickets sold for this event which features a Tag Team Main Attraction between Jason “The Suicide King” and Jimmy Snuka ver- sus Weatherlyʼs own Jake Saint and Prince Akkanatan. Also on tap that evening will be ECPW World Heavyweight Title Match pit- ting Andrew Anderson (seen in the movie “The Wrestler” and “Mr. 2 Talented” Garrett Dominance. King of Keystone partici- pants include Orion, MH Hustla, CK Cross and Crazy Ivan. Bell Time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Alta Pizza, 380 S. Poplar Street, Hazleton and at TJʼs One Stop, Carbon Street, Weatherly of from members of the Drama Club. You may also call 579-8801 for tickets. Refreshments will be sold. Turkey dinner in Dorrance Emmanuel United Church of Christ, located at the end of Alberdeen Road in Dorrance Township, Mount - ain Top, will have a family style Turkey Dinner on Saturday, April 17, 3-7 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for children age 6 to 11; chil- dren 5 and under for free; or $9 for a well-portioned take- out. To reserve tickets, call Hilbert at 868-6419, Doris at 379-3755 or the church office at 868-5675. expanded flood plain. Varaly reported that a new zoning permit for the borough would require a copy of the property’s sewer permit (paid up) in order to get approved. He would like to see some action taken on the environ- mental impact of future development in the borough, with regard to construction density in the R1 and R2 dis- tricts. His idea is to host a public meeting on the topic. Rosenstock explained the results of last year’s survey by DEP of the lake, which showed the water quality is good. DEP recommends that the borough take action to protect the lake. Resident Jack Glass is pur- suing his complaint that he would have bought a sewer permit for a home he was building in 2006 if properly directed. Connection fees have risen to $11,300 since then. Glass discussed his sit- uation with solicitor Don Karpowich, who noted there was an e-mailed discussion with past council president Tom Carter in January of last year. Glass is threatening a lawsuit, and suggesting a compromise. Karpowich rec- ommended the topic be put on next month’s agenda. Also for next month, the Penn Lake Association has been paying taxes on the Community House for years. With the new Luzerne County tax rate, they are looking for a reduction or a way to not be liable for them in the future. The idea of a rail trail con- nection into Penn Lake was met with some objections by property owners concerned with privacy. Attorney Kar - powich explained that there were many hurdles to over- come by anyone wanting a trail over abandoned railroad right-of-ways, and that such a proposal could take a very long time. Council was asked by a Penn Lake resident if the bor- ough park could be used to host a wedding. This was deemed “no problem” as long as the proper insurance was provided. Income was $37,443 in gar bage fees, $25,263 in sewer fees for November and December, $13,351 from the state from Liquid Fuels – for the roads, $2,501 in EIT taxes, $2,243 from Metrocast for the cable franchise fee for 2009, and $930 in taxes. It was noted that some physical addresses on the new county tax bills are wrong. Citizens are asked to contact the county directly. Bills were $4,584 for winter roads maintenance, $3,720 for February garbage collec- tion, $1,650 to White Haven Borough for six months of fire protection, $1,289 to Read - ing & Northern Real Estate for easement for sewer pipes beneath the railroad, $1,200 to Borton Lawson for inspec- tion of the dam and $1,889 in misc. invoices. As of March 9, there was $715 in the general fund, $114,125 in the PLGIT gen- eral fund, $2,306 in the garbage fund, $2,625 in the roads fund, $1,034 for the dam, and $80,745 in the sewer fund. Attending the meeting in addition to those people al - ready mentioned was council member Jack Kile; council member Ned McGuire was absent. Also attending were secretary Margo Beckerman, 18 citizens and this reporter. The next Penn Lake Borough council meeting will be Tues - day, April 13, beginning at 7:30 p.m. preceded by a work session. Penn Lake... Continued from page A1 THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010—PAGE B1 The program “The Impact That TOPS Could Have on Healthcare Reform” was presented Monday evening to the White Haven TOPS chapter. Members discussed topics about healthcare and the financial responsibly that comes with it. Our mission statement is “TOPSʼ mission is to sup- port our members as they take and keep off pounds sen- sibly.” Its main objective is to encourage healthy lifestyles through weight-management support groups. Research shows we must take control of our own health and eat nutritious meals as this will keep us healthier longer: resulting in reduction of costs in healthcare. This was a great discussion and interesting topic for us all! The added no-no for March is ice cream. Shelly picked the 50/50 winner to be Bernadette. Ursula gave the treasurerʼs report. Next weekʼs program will be presented by Bernadette. Come join us, Monday nights at 6 (weigh in 5:30 to 6) at the United Methodist Church Social Hall, White Haven. TOPS NEWS The following programs will be held during April at Nescopeck State Park. For more information or to regis- ter, please call 403-2006. Registration is required un - less otherwise noted. Wednesday, April 7 Hide-N-Seekers Craft and Story Hour; 1 p.m. Children ages 3-5 will explore nature through a story and activities at this interactive program. Dress warm and be prepared to go outside if weather permits. Free. Wednesday, April 21 Move It Outside Day: Guided Hike; 6 p.m. Celebrate Move It Outside Day with a leisurely walk in the park. The trail will be an easy 2-mile trek. Wear study shoes, bring water and a snack. Weʼll take time to see which wildflowers are bloom- ing, and the many other signs of spring that are sure to be found. Free. Saturday, April 24 Spring Into Action: Park Clean Up; 9 a.m. Itʼs that time of year again … time to spruce up the park! This year help is need- ed with litter pick up, tree planting, and other various projects. Please register your group so we can plan projects accordingly, and specify if youʼre bringing a group of younger helpers, such as scouts. Lunch will be provided for all partici- pants. Free Saturday, April 24 Bird Study Merit Badge; 9 a.m. Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society and Nes - copeck State Park will part- ner to host a Bird Study Merit Badge program for area boy scouts. The session will in - clude both indoor and out- door instruction, including bird identification and song. An informational packet with pre-workshop badge re - quire ments will be sent out prior to the session. Scouts may be able to complete all or most of their badge requirements during this one day session. Free. Sunday, April 25 Tree Planting at Hickory Run State Park; 9 a.m. Join us at Hickory Run State Park for some tree planting - just in time for Arbor Day! Lunch will be pro- vided, so plan on staying after all the hard work is done for a bite to eat and some friendly conversation with fellow tree planters and park staff. Gloves will be pro- vided, but please dress appropriately (long pants, boots, etc.). All are welcome – just let us know the num- ber of people attending and the ages of children when you register. Environmental Education & Interpretive Programs offered in April at Nescopeck State Park SWEET PROFITS You’re Invited to Stoelting’s Frozen Dessert Show!! April 7 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mountain Laurel Resort Route 940 at Interstate 80 and 476 (PA Turnpike) Featuring: Soft Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Slush, Chicken is King, Instantwhip-PA, B&M’s Frozen Concepts, Cookshack BBQ, Digital Outdoor Advertising Signs Please call Michael Belsky toll free 877-378-4889 - R.S.V.P. appreciated - or our Wilkes-Barre office at 570-824-3455 Email:
[email protected] Over $20,000 worth of prizes will be awarded to lucky supporters of the Men of Marianʼs 20th Annual Chinese Auction, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and March 28, at Marian High School. Through the generosity of numerous business people in the Carbon/Schuylkill/Lu - zerne county region, parents and friends of Marian High School students, the auction will offer not only the largest selection of items and gifts, but some of the most valu- able as well. A refrigerator, recliner, washer/dryer, Blue Ray disc player, patio set, kitchen assortment, GPS, “college bound” package, , lawnmower and weed whacker, 32” flat screen tv and more are among the prizes to be awarded. A spe- cial drawing will take place at the auction again this year. A 50” flat screen HD television will be awarded to some lucky person. The auction will kick off with a preview night on Sat - urday from 5-8 p.m. and the kitchen will be open. The auction itself will also be available to the public at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bidding will take place until the prompt starting time of 2:30 p.m. that afternoon. “Polka Joe Man - jack” will be broadcasting live from the Marian High School gymnasium from 9 – 1 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, a variety of homemade food items, including meatballs, pierogies, halushki, sausage and peppers, barbecue, pizza and homemade soups will be available for satisfy everyoneʼs taste. Baked good will also be available for anyone who has a taste for “sweets.” The auction has a goal of $20,000, all of which is used for programs that benefit the students of Marian High School. Among them are stu- dent accident insurance, which the Men of Marian pro- vides for every student in the school, transportation needs, financial aid, support of the schoolʼs athletic pro- grams and maintenance costs that the schoolʼs gen- eral budget would not other- wise be able to afford. Throughout the 2009-2010 school year, the Men of Marian will have raised and committed over $104,669 to the school. For more information about the Men of Marian, its Chi nese Auction or other programs the group spon- sors, contact the Marian High School Development Office at 467-0641 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Antonio’s Pizza After your yardwork why cook? Antonio’s will do the cooking for you! Also don’t forget to order Pizza & Pasta for the Goody’s Martinsville 500!! 443-9776 Main St. Shopping Center, White Haven Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Desserts Too! The Best! Men of Marian Auction slated for March 27-28 Block Shoot is Sunday A Block Shoot will be held at White Haven VFW Post 6615 on Sunday, March 28 starting at 11 a.m. The event features 15 shoots and many wheel prizes, including hams, steaks, pork and chicken. Also featured will be a 50/50 drawing, and a Savage 111 30.06 Bolt Action with Scope will be raffled off. Food and beverages will be sold. All proceeds benefit the VFW Post 6615 Scholarship Fund. Call 443-3333 for more information. Singers sought for Weatherly Idol Contest Friday, April 16 Singers are needed for the fifth annual Weatherly Hometown Idol Contest to be held on Friday, April 16 at the Citizensʼ Fire Co. Songbirds must be 18 years or older and non-profession- als. To apply, contact Tom at 427-4927 by April 5. 234 Main Street, White Haven 570-233-3560
[email protected] THANK YOU! We want to thank the White Haven community, all the people who helped us or gave advice, those who visited the store, spread the word, or made a purchase. We have just completed our first six months with you and are excited about our future here. We look forward to continuing to put a smile on your face and serving you to meet your needs, wants and desires. Philip and Kathleen Benyo April bingo date moved Bingo will not be held April 4 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Weatherly due to Easter. Bingo will take place on Sunday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Hillclimb planning underway in Weatherly The Weatherly Hillclimb Association will meet Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Weatherly Borough building to discuss the upcoming spring event. The June Hillclimb weekend will be a busy one for Weatherly beginning with the June 11 Hillclimb parade and pit party, community-wide yard sales and racing all day June 12-13. Anyone in the community wishing to get involved in help- ing to plan the upcoming event is asked to attend the meet- ing. Volunteers and ideas are more than welcome. For more information, contact Joe Cyburt at 427-4796 or Judy Desrosiers at 427-8342. The Sports Car Club of America, the Weatherly Hillclimb Association and Weatherly Borough are excited to host the driversʼ favorite hill and town. Residents are encouraged to participate in making this a successful weekend. PAGE B2—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 “Now, Welcome Jesus” will be the theme of the Palm Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Weatherly. Music will be by Jean Korshalla, organist. A Maundy Thursday Holy Communion Service will be held at 7 p.m. with hymns and scripture. Rev. Glen Hueholt will speak on “ Three Cross - es.” This communion service is open to all. Easter will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Holy Com - munion and the theme “The First Day.” Everyone is welcome. For information call 722-8803 Easter Egg candy for sale Members of the Friend ship Circle of Christ United Meth - odist Church, Mountain Top, are once again making four different kinds of home made East er egg candies. Pea nut butter chiffon, pea nut butter crunch, coconut cream and butter cream eggs will be sold for 75¢ each. Place orders by calling Molly at 474-5311 no later than March 21. Pick-up will be Sunday, March 28 after each ser vice at the church, 175 South Main Road. Mad Hatter Tea Party celebrates Girl Scouts and moms Girl Scout Cadette Katie Hosage who is working towards her Silver Award, along with Brownie Troop 33234, is inviting area Troops to join in an Ad - venture in Wonderland. She will be throwing a Mother/ Daughter Tea Party with a Mad Hatter theme. The girls will be invited to dress in costume and all family mem- bers are invited to attend. The event will be held at Fairview Elementary Gym on Friday March 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. Those who attend will be playing life size checkers with the girls as the checker pieces, indoor croquet and enjoying a professional ma - gician as well as music. Each scout is asked to bring a treat to share and iced tea will be provided for everyone. The cost of ad - mission is $4 per person. Please bring a canned food for the St. Paulʼs food kitchen. The event will earn the girls their Mother/ Daughter patches. Scouts of all ages are invit- ed. Please R.S.V.P. as quick- ly as possible as there is a limit of only 200 people due to legal space constraints. R.S.V.P. to Dianna Baste - meyer at 991-2449 or email to
[email protected]. Ideas and suggestions are wel- come, as is help from any troop. Paska Bread on order The Ladies Auxi liary of St. Martinʼs, Nuangola, will be taking orders for paska bread through March 28. Don’t miss it! The 2010 Weatherly East - er Egg Hunt, sponsored by Community Chest and the events committee, will be held March 27 at 12:30 p.m. at the Babe Ruth baseball field. The event will be divided into two age groups: toddlers through age 3, and age 4 through 8. Volunteers will be needed to set up for the event at 11:30 a.m. on that day. As - sistance from all community groups is also welcome and appreciated. For more information, con- tact Terri Warnagiris at 427- 8883. Weatherly Egg Hunt is Saturday WASB committees meet next week The Transportation/Pro perty Committee of the Weatherly Area School Board will meet Monday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school large group instruction room. The Personnel/Policy Committee of the board will meet on Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the LGI room. The board’s monthly caucus meeting will begin at 7 p.m. that evening. The Curriculum/Tech nology Committee of the board will meet on Wed nesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. in the LGI room. The April regular meeting will also be held that evening beginning at 7 p.m. Easter season services at Weatherly Presbyterian Church Play bingo tonight Bingo will be held tonight, Thursday, March 25 at Tweedle Park, Weatherly. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the games starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Join Tweedle Park for rental discount The Tweedle Park and Playground Association is selling membership tickets. Regular membership is $2 each, but by purchasing a special $5 membership ticket by April 1, the bearer will be eligible to rent the Tweedle Park pavilion at a $25 reduced rate of $75, on a first-come, first-served basis. The association will meet April 1 at 6 p.m. at the park. Members are asked to return all tickets to that meeting. LUZERNE MEDICAL 459-5144 FREE DELIVERY • ON CALL 24 HOURS 92 N. Wyoming St. Hazleton, PA Hours: Daily 9-4:30 Closed Saturdays After Breast Surgery There isn’t a finer mastectomy formavailable. The exquisite new Naturalwear is attractive and comfortable, and available in the widest range of sizes and shapes. Ask Teresa to show you the Naturalwear that’s best for you! Mastectomy Forms and Fashions. Teresa Jacktti, R. N., Registered Fitter A Wide Selection of Medical Supplies Wheelchairs • Walkers • Canes • Commodes • B. P. Kits Candles for sale by Relay for Life The Weatherly Pride Relay for Life team is selling Blue Mountain candles at $13 each. Orders can be placed at T.J.’s convenience store or by call- ing Michele at 427-4927. Orders are due by Friday, March 26. The team will also hold a hoagie sale to be delivered on April 9. Hoagies will be made with ham, salami, provolone cheese and with or without onions at $4 each. Orders can also be placed by calling Michele at 427-4927. Adoption PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? You choose from fam- ilies nationwide. LIVING EX- PENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abbyʼs One True Gift Adoptions. 866-413- 6292. ADOPTION - A LOVING ALTERNA- TIVE TO UNPLANNED PREG- NANCY. You choose the family for your child. Receive pictures/ info of waiting/ approved couples. Living expense assistance. 1-866-236- 7638 ADOPTION: Nothing but the best for your baby. Educated, happily mar- ried couple wish to adopt. Love, joy, and laughter 24/7. Call Shannon and Andrew 1-888-370-5804 Pregnant? Consider adoption, a lov- ing alternative. Make dreams come true. Talk with a friendly, knowledge- able attorney for details toll free: 1- 877-855-ADOPT (2367) ADOPTION: A Childless, happily married couple, promise love and fi- nancial security for your baby. Large extended family/cousin playmates. Expenses Paid. Mary and Darryl. 1- 888-487-2154. Adopt: Energetic creative childless couple promises love, wonderful fu- ture, stay-at-home mom, lots of cousins. Expenses Paid. www.Cud- dlyHome.com; email Cuddly-
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For details call 570-443-8885 after 10 a.m. or 443-7384 Place your Journal classified on-line at www.pocononewspapers.com—follow the CoolerAds link. Healthy Steps for Older Adults is a program to help people prevent falls and improve their health. It includes a workshop to help older adults make their homes safer, manage their medicines, and learn how to improve their strength and balance, and also offers many other resources to help older adults prevent falls. Healthy Steps will be held for adults 50 years old and older at the Weatherly Senior Center, 335 Third St., Weatherly, April 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Lunch will be served, with a small donation requested. To learn more about Healthy Steps, call the Weath erly Senior Center at 427-8175 between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. DELLA CROCE DENTAL CARE JOHN J. DELLA CROCE, D.M.D. Master of the Academy of General Dentistry/Master of the American Endodontic Society MELISSA B. DELLA CROCE, D.M.D. Comprehensive Family Dentistry including Extractions & Root Canals Same Day Emergency Treatment Available Early Morning and Evening Hours Convenient to White Haven, Butler Valley & Hazleton Delta Dental Participating Dentist Accepting all other insurance including United Concordia 450 WASHINGTON STREET, FREELAND, PA 18224 • (570) 636-0660 1 Block East of Centre Street, on the Corner of Route 940 and Washington Street. Learn to prevent falls with Healthy Steps Journal deadline is always 5 p.m. Monday. Coming soon! Our Mother’s Day covered dish “dinner” is scheduled for May 6, 5 p.m. which will include special entertainment. Be sure to sign up with whatever you’d like to bring. There is always a wonderful selection and plenty of food. Come out to sign up in person on either April 1 or 15 at our regular meeting time at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W. or call Mary Falcone at 443-8114. The April meeting also holds some real treats. There will be a special showing of Metrocast’s coverage of our first ever bake off that was held on February 18 as well as April Fool’s games and Cardo for joke prizes. Forget the old tax day blues on April 15 and come out for a very special presentation by Bobby Maso, a member of the Eckley Miner’s Players who will entertain and inform of us with his full dress pres- entation of life at Eckley as a coal miner years ago. If you loved the recent Native American presentation, as over three dozen seniors did, you’ll really enjoy Bobby. New members and guests are always welcome! Come on out and enjoy life with us, it’s too short to waste. THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010—PAGE B3 Planning is now underway for the 2010 White Haven Vacation Bible School. It will be held Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25 at Mountainview Community Church on the White Haven – Weatherly Road. Theme for this year’s pro- gram, which will be held each evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m., is “Galactic Blast – A Cosmic Adventure Praising God!” Children age three through sixth grade are all welcome. For more information call Terri Mongiello at 443-8089. Orders can be picked up April 3. For cost and orders, call Harriet at 868-3394 or Lorraine at 868-3365. Bach and Handel Chorale Easter Concert is April 10 in Jim Thorpe The Bach and Handel Chorale will perform its Easter Concert on Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m. in St. Markʼs Lutheran Church, 21 Race Street, Jim Thorpe under the direction of Ran - dall D. Perry, Artistic Di - rector. The Victorian Easter Can - tata, “Darkness to Dawn,” composed by Fred W. Peace will open the pro- gram. Other inspiring works to be performed are: My Jesus, if Ever I Needed You, Iʼll Always Have A Friend and Christ, the Lord is Risen Today composed by Randall D. Perry. The Beyond Bach Ensemble will sing several seasonal selections. Reserved Seats are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 stu- dents and 10 and under are free. Tickets can be pur- chased at the Chorale Office by calling 325-4794 and by email at
[email protected] or online at www.bhchorale. org. With the purchase of your ticket you will receive a par- ticipating restaurantsʼ vouch er for 15% off your dinner entree and 10% mer- chant discount coupons for Friday, Saturday and Sun - day in Jim Thorpe. Golf tournament at Edgewood The Billy “Pops” Rod Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Edgewood in the Pines on May 15. The four-person scramble is open to the public and will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Application forms can be picked up at the following locations: Nocchiʼs, Videomania, Jimboʼs Party Beverage, Jakeʼs Corner Café, The Other Side, Resutaʼs, VFW, and American Legion. Golfers should register early and if interested in hole sponsorships interest- ed persons can call Butchie at 636-9906 or Clyde at 636- Continues on page 10 Don’t miss it! VBS planning underway WH Senior Happenings 60+ to meet The Sixty Plus Women will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednes - day, March 31 at the Village Squire in Blakeslee. Sunday, March 28, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in White Haven will celebrate First Holy Communion with its children at 9:15; the Easter Egg Hunt will be held during the Sunday School hour at 10:15. Monday, March 29, the church will have a sampling of the foods from the seder meal, which remembers God’s rescue of the children of Israel from slavery. Join us for this informal taste testing at 11, then stay for communi- ty lunch, served at 11:30. Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on April 1 is the day the Christian community gathers to share in the Holy Supper Christ gave to the church, as he revealed his unfailing love for humanity. All baptized Christians are wel- come to receive the sacra- ment. Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on April 2 is a service of shadows and prayers, which ends with the cross being brought into the sanctuary, where worshipers may revere and honor the sacrifice of Christ as the paschal lamb. Easter Sunday services are at 6:30 and 10 a.m. At 6:30, we gather in darkness and silence as the light of Christ, carried into the sanc- tuary, dispels the darkness of our hearts and minds. As the light brightens the sanctuary, the glory of the resurrection becomes our song with the opening hymn “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds.” Between services from 8- 9:30, Easter breakfast will be served to anyone who will be joining us for worship that day. For more information, please phone 443-9424. Holy Week services at St. Paul’s Lutheran The Sunday School class- es of Salem United Church of Christ will participate in the Palm Sunday Service on Sunday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. The students should meet in the classrooms at 9:15. There will be a fellowship hour following the worship service which will feature singing by the Sunday School classes and distribution of palms. The church is located at First and Fell Streets in Weatherly and is handicap accessible. 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The third Saturday in March is officially designated as Na - tional Quilting Day. Quilting…What is quilting? As stated in Britannica it is a “process of stitching to - gether two layers of fabric, usually with a soft, thick sub- stance placed between them. The layer of wool, cot- ton, or other stuffing pro- vides insulation; the stitching keeps the stuffing evenly dis- tributed and also provides opportunity for artistic ex - pression. Quilting has long been used for clothing in many parts of the world, especially in the Far and Middle East and the Muslim regions of Africa. It reached its fullest development in the U.S., where it was at first popularly used for petticoats and comforters. By the end of the 18th century the U.S. quilt had distinctive features, such as colored fabric sewn on the outer layers (appli - qué) and stitching that echo - ed the appliqué pattern. Patch work patterns prolifer- ated in the 19th and 20th centuries.” A quilt, to its owner, is a feeling of warmth, comfort and a touch of home. Have you ever wondered why your quilt has the colors or fabrics and pattern that make it come to life? A quiltersʼ love of the craft allows them to pull all expression of them- selves from deep within and create a one of a kind beau- ty. Fabrics along with a pat- tern are the expressive tools needed to complete that quilt. Interpretation of the colors and pattern of the fab- ric truly has its own meaning to each quilter. The end result is a love of the craft. Quilts have been made and passed on for generations, therefore giving that touch of home, warmth and comfort. Locally, the craft of quilting is very much practiced by the Cranberry Quilters Guild. The guild has over 50 mem- bers and is very active within the community. In the past year, cool ties were made for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Baby quilts were donated to the families of a local National Guard unit. Christmas stockings were made and filled for chil- dren in need along with donations to local food pantries. A quilt show was held to introduce the com- munity to the world of quilt- ing. Off to a good start for this year, the guild is making pillowcases for children hos- pitalized with severe illness- es. The men and women at our local VA hospital will receive beautiful bags for their walkers and totes and pillows are being made for those with breast cancer. Community involvement is key to the Cranberry Quilters and gives purpose to their love of quilting and sharing. The community is invited to peer through the windows of the Hazleton Area Library and get a wonderful idea of what the world of quilting has to offer. Check it out before the end of March, The love of quilting gives you the feeling of knowing you have made someone smile, you have helped to keep someone warm and if, for only a moment, you have taken away the pain of someone who is ill. The many hours it takes to finish that quilt are worth each of these. The Cranberry Quilt Guild always welcomes new mem- bers. Please join them on the fourth Monday of every month. Fellowship starts at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting starting at 6:30 at the Faith UCC church hall located off the Airport Road in Hazleton. For further information, call president Debbie Kessell at 427-9864. PAGE B4—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 John L. Augustine III, of Mountain Top, was recently named to the PA State Po - lice—Camp Cadet Board, Troop “P” Wyoming. The Troop P Camp Cadet Pro gram is a one-week law enforcement program for youth, both male and female, developed by and coordinat- ed through Troop P—Wyom - ing, Pennsylvania State Po - lice. The overall activities are administered by State Police personnel working in part- nership with a volunteer community board. In addition to serving on the board, John is also re - sponsible for the design and maintenance of the Camp Cadet website. “John has been a tremendous as set to the board by bringing our website up to date and help- ing to attract new candidates as well as business spon- sors,” said PA State Po lice Trooper Thomas Kelly, camp director. Donations from area busi- nesses and private individu- als offset the cost of sending a child to camp for the one- week, law enforcement academy experience. Camp Ca det is not a corrections type program, it is an oppor- tunity for youth to see what re sources go into police sci- ence and experience the dif- ferent avenues of law en - forcement. Applications are currently being accepted for this yearʼs class, which runs from August 8–13. The camp is free to those selected to attend. Candidates are be - tween the ages of 12 and 15, and are from Luzerne, Sulli - van, Bradford and Wyoming Counties. For more information about Camp Cadet, visit www.campcadetonline.com Named to Camp Cadet board MENGLE FUEL CO. 247 Hudsondale Street Weatherly 427-4261 MENGLE FUEL CO. Heating Oil • Anthracite Coal by the Bag—Rice, Pea, Nut Hauling Mushroom Soil • Topsoil • Stone Sand • Sea Rocks Local quilters celebrate National Quilting Day The Mountaintop Blitz will hold signups for children interested in playing football or cheerleading during the 2010 season. Signups will be held at the Crestwood High School cafeteria, for returning play- ers on April 10 from noon to 3 p.m. and April 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To be eligible, boys and girls must be 7 years old on or before Aug. 1 and cannot be 14 years old until after Aug. 2. Anyone who has not played before must bring a copy of their birth certificate and a note from oneʼs doctor stating the child is fit to play. For more information, call Matt at 474-5777. Blitz signups scheduled 3492. Beaver Stadium Run to aid Special Olympics PA A new Blue White Weekend tradition is born! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the first annu- al Beaver Stadium 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk at Penn State University on Sunday, April 25 to benefit Special Olympics Pennsyl - vania. The Run will start out- side of Beaver Stadium and move through Penn Stateʼs scenic campus, concluding with runners racing through the Beaver Stadium Tunnel and onto the Nittany Lionsʼ home turf to the finish line. You will not want to miss out on this exciting opportu- nity to run through the Beaver Stadium Tunnel with members of the Penn State Football Team, Special Olympics Pennsylvania ath- letes, members of law enforcement, the community, and the official starter of the Run, Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris – best known for his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. 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[email protected] Advertise your home for sale for $99 unt i l i t s e l l s ! unt i l i t s e l l s ! Ad must include a picture of the house and a price. One change is fixed free during the first four weeks. Further changes cost $20 each. Call Seth at 443-9131, ext. 302 for more details $99 $99 Special Special Pocono Summit (Emerald Lakes). Brand new, 4 brs, 2 -1/2 baths, garage, new appliances, carpet, fixtures, low dues, lakes, clubhouse, pools etc. Must See, asking $195,000 by owner. 570-355-5366 Pocono Farms East - 3817 Norfolk Rd, Tobyhanna 3 BR 1.5 BA 1905 sf well maintained single family home built 2002 approx 0.29ac. Close to I 80, whitewater rafting, casino and ski resort Only $169,700 Call Aggie (609) 213-3332 Mtn Top Historical Society to meet The next meeting of the Mountain Top Historical So - ciety is scheduled for Wed - nesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. in the Kirby Library. The public is welcome to attend. The Freeland Community Choir is in final preparations for the upcoming Easter can- tata. The choir will present “Foot prints in the Sand” on Sunday, March 28. The choir will have two performances, the first at 3 p.m. at St. Lukeʼs Evange - lical Lutheran Church, 627 Main St., Freeland, and then at 7 p.m. at Conyngham United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Conyngham. The choir is comprised of 37 members from Freeland, Hazleton, Conyngham, Sug - ar loaf and Weatherly, is under the musical direction of Jacque Wetzel and is ac - companied by Janet Hart - man. Preludes for the perform- ances will include two trum- pet duets by Freeland trum- peters Joseph Chuckra and Frank Balon. Admission for the perform- ances is free. Freeland Easter Cantata is Sunday THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010—PAGE B5 I normally after my main topic host questions that our readers e-mail or ask me about. With the day ap - proaching, I think the Ques - tion of the week earned its way to the top. QUESTION OF THE WEEK-What is VE Day? VE DAY, May 8 1945-You might not have heard of this holiday, as it is not celebrat- ed in some parts of the world. But it is an important holiday to Europeans and many other nations. To the millions who died and suffered, to the be - reaved families and to the many of the too soon forgot- ten and overlooked from our own home town, I am sure VE and later VJ day still hold to their hearts and minds, a true day when again we would still have our freedom. As a child growing up in the shadow of post World War II, not many words were shared with family. The war that had an effect on every family and citizen of the United States had ended in victory. The incomprehensible fact that three Axis powers (Germany, Japan and Italy) would not be marching down our main streets was now a reality. Reality back then could not be surmised today, little things we take for granted like only using a teabag once, the ability to go to the market and buy two whole pounds of butter if you want- ed and the clerk at the meat counter not asking for your card before you could put food before your family.
“Victory in Europe!” “The War Has Ended!” “It’s Over!” were the cries throughout the free world, London, Paris, New York City and throughout the land, the bells rang, whistles tooted and everyone celebrated. A big difference is that the war was here, at home and in your school, where you worked and even in church on Sunday. U-Boats off our coast, food and material shortages, balloon fire- bombs sent from Japan killing families in our Midwest as they sat to supper saying grace and a incendiary bomb from Japan reaching its pre- determined distance fell from the sky on the farm house killing an entire family. Yes, WWII was on our doorstep unlike later wars of Korea, Vietnam, our expeditionary wars, Gulf war and our cur- rent conflicts. Not until re - cently, were the members of the civilian population in dan- ger, danger from the hands of terrorists. In honor and remem- brance of the time of turmoil and triumph, I am going to write a little about those days, days that some re - member, days that many of us only heard about, but days that all should know about and understand. In Europe, the Nazisʼ unstop- pable war machine beat itself up, mostly from within and mostly by its creator, Adolf Hitler. Hitler was so harmful to winning WWII, by 1943 all assassination plans by the Allied nations were stopped. Hitler in the end would make the decisions that greatly enabled our great military to put an end to Nazi Germany. Over-confi- dent, he did now allow his “wonder weapons” to be pro- duced or used until it was too late. Had he listened to his generals and admirals, WWII would have had a much dif- ferent and devastating end- ing. Over the next weeks, I will present to you some of the futuristic weapons of WWII. It is well that Hitler was flawed into thinking it was over in 1941, the wea - pons that would have made a difference sat in hangers, shipyards, munitions facto- ries and on blueprints. All the time they could have been in the hands of the military. GERMANY, 1945: The propeller driven P-51 mus- tang, the very best we had to offer at the time was proven to be superior to anything the Allies or the warring Axis powers possessed. Its young pilot confident that if he did his job, he and his air- craft were invincible from anything but the dreaded far reaching flak from the well- known 88s. The B-17 bomb - ers he was assigned to es - cort and protect below him droned on toward the Ger - man industrial targets deep within the Fatherland. To many, the war was won, to others still wary of the sudden appearance of the King Tiger Tank at the Battle of the Bulge, questions remained. While premature celebrations of victory were becoming common, many military members in high com mand were becoming cautious. There was good reason; Germany still had many secrets yet to unfold.
The escorting P-51ʼs pilot caught a “glint” approaching the bomber formation and took immediate action, in - creasing power, he then pushed his stick to dive and bank to intercept the ap - proaching diamond in the sky. Now confirmed it was an enemy aircraft, he alerted his fellow pilots, dropped his tanks and nosed in at the approaching aircraft. The BF-109 German fighter was an incredible aircraft, but the P-51 was well above what ever the BF could dish out. Calculating the angle of intercept, the pilot gauged he had plenty of time to inter- cept and engage before the fighter got to the laboring bomber formation. (Keep in mind all this is happening in mere seconds, not minutes.) The pilot thought as he watched in a high speed dive that the angle was supposed to be decreasing, in a dive and with the far superior speed of the Mustang, and given the bogie was on a level flight approach he should be closing, not open- ing. Again looking at his tar- get, it was different. Now realizing he lost his chance for interception, he looked closely at the aircraft. It did not have the standard straight monoplane wings of the BF 109; these were swept back like a bird of prey in a dive. He could now see the cannon fire from the nose, a practice long given up because of the need to synchronize between the propeller revolutions and each round fired to prevent shooting off your own pro- peller. Then as the B-17 burst into flame, the aircraft was gone and so was the aircraft that shot it down. Where did it go? He clicked his mike to his fellow pilots and asked, What the heck was that? Many unprintable replies came back, a whole flight of superior American Fighters and one darn Nazi snuck in and shot down a bomber. It would be a few more weeks before it was known what the heck that was, when they realized it, though brave and up to the chal- lenge, even our own airmen got a shiver (note: a fighter pilot will never admit they got a shiver). It was the German ME-262, the worldʼs first operational fighter jet. Now pause a moment, this is 1945, there are no such things as jets. So the world outside Nazi Germany thought. The fighter was on the table before WWII start- ed, in 1941, it was flown with a piston engaging to test the airframe. In 1942 the first ever ME-262 fighter Jet took to the skies in successful flight exceeding all expecta- tions and was ready for pro- duction. Amazingly, Adolf Hitler, unimpressed, scrapped the project in favor of more fight- ers at the time already win- ning the war in Europe. The ME-262 sat on the shelf until Germany realized the war was being lost. Then in late 1943, they revived the proj- ect. It seemed the worldʼs first and foremost fighter air- craft would dominate the skies winning back air supe- riority. Again Hitler intervened, with all the exhausting work and innovation to produce the worldʼs best fighter, Hitler decreed it would be flown as a Bomber. This delayed any chance of regaining an edge. All operational jets would be detailed to carry bombs. What might have changed the outcome of WWII Europe if used in 1942 and mass- produced, now faded into history. In an interview with Tim Frable of Weatherly, Tim like many pilots was unaware of the advent of the fighter until after the war. Some say it was hushed up to not cause concern among the Allied pilots. In reflection, P-51 fighter pilot Frable noted, “I was not scared of it, it may have caused concern if it came in unseen, knowing it was approaching though, the Mustang would quickly out maneuver and place me in a firing position.” Following WWII, all re - maining ME-262s were taken by the Allies and by Korea in 1951 America had its own jet fighter, the Sabre. More confusing was that the Russian-supplied North Koreans also had the MIG 15. Both aircraft were near identical in the air and it was difficult for both Korean and American pilots to tell friend from foe. Below the ME 262 and P-51 in original WWII paint schemes. The ME-262 armament was impressive, Guns: 4 × 30 mm MK 108 cannons (A-2a: two can- nons) Rockets: 24 × 55 mm (2.2 in) R4M rockets Bombs: 2 × 250 kg (551 lb) bombs or 2 × 500 kg (1,102 lb) bombs (A-2a only) The P-51 was also impres- sive sporting: 6× 0.50 caliber (12.7mm) M2 Browning machine guns with 1,880 total rounds (400 rounds for each on the inner pair, and 270 rounds for each of the outer two pair) 2× hardpoints for up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) of bombs 10× 5.0 in (127 mm) rock- ets Next Week: In WWI, a submarine was nothing more than a warship that could temporarily go underwater. It had to resurface often to recharge batteries and replenish used-up oxygen. This made it easy prey to air- craft and rendered it eventu- ally ineffective. Nazi Ger - many had an answer as early as 1940, the type XXI and the Walther Engine. VFW SCHOLARSHIP FUND BLOCK SHOOT- March 28 marks the Vet - erans of Foreign Wars Spring Blockshoot. 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After all, I spent a couple of hours mak- ing my picks this year, refer- ring to my USA Today pull- out guide and studying every thing from matchups and tendancies, to stats and players in order to figure out my Final Four and the even- tual national champion. Four days into the tournament, I learned that unless you con- ferred with Nostradamus or sought out divine interven- tion, you didnʼt have a prayer in making this yearʼs picks. Though itʼs safe to say I wonʼt be reaping any re - wards from my picks, this yearʼs Big Dance is already becoming one of the best and most unpredictable tour- naments in history. Not convinced? Well, con- sider these facts. After just two rounds ... • The top overall seed in the tournament (Kansas) has already been knocked out, as have one No. 2 (Villa - nova), three No. 3s (George - town, Pittsburgh and New Mexico) and three No. 4s (Vanderbilt, Maryland and Wisconsin). • Three members of the Sweet 16 are from one-bid conferences (the Horizon League, Ivy League and Mis - souri Valley Conference), the first time that has happened since the tournament field expanded in 1985. And speaking of parity, 11 differ- ent conferences still have teams alive in the regional semifinals. • The vaunted Big East, which had eight of its 16 teams playing in the field, has only two teams left (Syracuse and West Virgi - nia). Big East teams went 6- 6 in the first two rounds, with second-seeded Villa nova, third seeds George town and Pittsburgh, sixth-seeded Marquette and Notre Dame, and No. 9 Louis ville already planning their Easter breaks. • Thirteen of the 48 games played so far have been de - cided by three points or fewer, and four of those games went to overtime. There were only three over- time games in all of last yearʼs tournament. • Lower-seeded teams won 16 of the games during the first two rounds, includ- ing 11 wins by double-digit seeds. • And for only the third time since 1985, four teams seed- ed ninth or worse (No. 9 Northern Iowa, No. 10 Saint Maryʼs, No. 11 Washington and No. 12 Cornell) have reached the Sweet 16. Letʼs face it, who would have thought that struggling defending champion North Carolina would be playing longer than top-ranked Kan - sas in the postseason? As of this writing, the 18-16 Tar Heels were still alive in the NIT quarterfinals. Itʼs been a bizzare post- season so far, and there doesnʼt appear to be any sign of the March Madness letting up. As we regroup from the first weekend of madness and get set for what could be another crazy weekend start ing today (Thursday), letʼs take a closer look at the remaining 16 teams, and how they might fare in their quest to reach the Final Four come Sunday night. The East Region has a pair of Cinderella teams still dancing: No. 11 Washington and No. 12 Cornell. Many thought the Washington Huskies didnʼt even belong in the field, but their Pac-10 Conference Tournament championship sealed their bid, and they havenʼt disap- ponted. Led by the explosive Quincy Pondexter and su - perb guard Isaiah Thomas, the run-and-gun Huskies dis- patched No. 6 Marquette and third seed New Mexico with ease. Now they get to tangle with another Big East team in second-seeded West Virginia, truly a tough test for the Mountaineers and a game the Huskies will win if they get the pace they want. The other half of the brack- et features top-seeded Kentucky and its talented freshmen, led by John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, against Ivy League champi- on Cornell. The Big Red have opened up plenty of eyes in their upset wins over No. 5 Temple and fourth-seeded Wisconsin, but experts know this is no ordinary Ivy Lea - gue team. They have a legit- imate big man in seven-foot Jeff Foote, incredible shoot- ers led by 6-7 Ryan Wittman (son of former Indiana and NBA player Randy Wittman), and a big-time point guard in Louis Dale. Dale has one of the best quotes Iʼve heard from the tournament so far. “Weʼve got eight seniors on this team, and we want to take this ride as long as we can, because after this itʼs just nothing but babies and memories, so weʼll just keep going,” he told reporters after Sundayʼs dismantling of Wisconsin. The Kentucky-Cornell game will be played in Sy - racuse, N.Y., only 50 miles from the Cornell campus. Though the Big Red have the weapons and experience (this is their third straight tournament) to win this game and become the first Ivy team since Penn (1979) to reach the Final Four, Kentuckyʼs talent and athleti- cism eventually get the Big Blue into the regional final against Washington, and ulti- mately into the Final Four. In the South Region, the way has been pretty much cleared for ACC champion Duke to advance. In the semifinal round the top- seeded Blue Devils meet fourth-seeded Purdue, which won two games despite playing without injured star Robbie Hummel. Dukeʼs size, depth and abili- ty sends Purdue packing. Third-seeded Baylor is big, long and athletic, but will have its hands full with another tournament Cinde - rella in St. Maryʼs. The 10th- seeded Gaels upset Rich - mond in the opening round and then No. 2 Villanova in the second round, getting their first tournament wins since the 1950s. Showing the way was center Omar Samhan, who scored 29 points and had 12 rebounds against Richmond, and fol- lowed it up with a 32-point effort in the win over Villa - nova. Baylor seems to have the size to at least contain Samhan, which will spell the end to St. Maryʼs tournament run. The Bears wonʼt have enough to take down Duke, however, as the Blue Devils return to the Final Four for the first time in nearly a decade. The Midwest Region is wide open now that top seed Kansas, No. 3 Georgetown and fourth-seeded Maryland are out. The dark horse here now seems to be No. 9 Northern Iowa, which ousted UNLV and Kansas with its stifling defense and the peri - meter shooting of Ali Farokh - manesh. The hot-shooting guard hit the game-winning shot against both the Run - ninʼ Rebels and Jayhawks, both from the 25-foot range. It begs the question: If the Panthers can lead mighty Kan sas for 39 minutes and four seconds, at times threat ening to blow the Jay - hawks out, who canʼt they beat if they play their best? With injured star Kailin Lucas now out for the tour- nament, fifth-seeded Michi - gan State is vulnerable, and will be upset by Northern Iowa. The other half of the brack- et features No. 2 Ohio State and its star, Evan Turner, against No. 6 Tennessee, a game the Volunteers can win if they can keep Turner under wraps. Strong on defense, pass- ing and perimeter shooting, Northern Iowa knocks off Tennessee in the East Re - gion final to reach its first Final Four. Out West, top-seeded Syra cause still appears to be the team to beat, and will take out No. 5 Butler - which hasnʼt lost since Dec. 22 against UAB - in the semifi- nal. No. 2 Kansas State out- lasts sixth-seeded Xavier in the other semifinal, pitting two strong teams in the Elite Eight. Led by Big East Player of the Year Wesley Johnson and Andy Rautins, the Orange edge the Wildcats in a thriller to complete this yearʼs Final Four... Syra - cuse, Northern Iowa, Ken - tucky and Duke. Weʼll revisit the Final Four next week to see how we fared, and look at which team will be cutting down the nets in Indianapolis on April 5. SPRING SPORTS SEA- SON - The beautiful weather that graced us last week enabled high school base- ball, softball and track teams to get out of the gym and off the parking lots to practice as they prepare for their sea- son-openers. Local Babe Ruth, Little League, Minor League and T-Ball teams were able to do the same. A drive past Weatherly Area High School and Middle School, Eurana Park and Lehigh Park during the week produced welcome sights of players working on their games, and the wel- come sound of aluminum bats ringing out. In the coming weeks, weʼll have previews of the Weath - erly Area and Crestwood baseball and softball teams, as well as the Crestwood track and field teams, as they get set for their 2010 openers. ON THE SLY The Girls Championship Team, Valley Construction, in the Weatherly Senior Biddy Division this year includes front row, Jackie Gillot, Samantha DeSpirito and Morgan Mengle; middle row, Kirsten Ursta, Jessica Polchin, Gabriella Sacco and Caitlyn Yost; back row, coaches Nicole Sacco, Jim Polchin and Diane Polchin. The team finished the season with an undeafeated record, 11-0. Weatherly Area High School junior Dominic Paler - mo isnʼt wasting any time working on his senior proj- ect. Itʼs under way right now. Palermo is coordinating the fundraising efforts for a new electronic scoreboard for the high school baseball field located behind Weath - erly Area Middle School. The need for the new scoreboard is indeed great. Currently, the soccer score board is used during baseball season. It has to be rotated around and cannot properly register innings, nor can it display strikes, balls and outs. Also, someone has to be sent out to the base of the scoreboard each inning to change the score.
The new board will measure 10 feet wide and five feet high. It will have 18-inch display digits and will have all necessary information related to base- ball on it. The board will be equipped with a wireless control console and will be color coordinated in orange and black. There is a sponsor panel should a business(es) or individuals wish to contribute a larger donation.
Palermo is currently solicit- ing Weatherly area busi- nesses as well as individuals to raise the funds necessary. The scoreboard has been ordered, and is set to be delivered in time for installa- tion and use for the first home game in April. A member of the Weath - erly Area High School base- ball team, Palermo want ed to do a project like this as he felt it was something that would be used and needed at the field. It is the same field his father, Charlie play - ed on over 30 years ago and a field that his brother Dante also played on a couple of years ago. He felt it was a project that his current team- mates would benefit from as well as kids that would play baseball at Weatherly in the future. Some businesses and in - dividuals have already step - ped forward to provide finan- cial assistance for the proj- ect, although more support is needed and would be great- ly appreciated. If you are interested in mak ing a donation or spon- soring the scoreboard, con- tact the Palermos at 582- 5028. H e a v y H i t t e r s G R A N T S C A R R A C E R E L E E E L S E O D O R A V I A N T A I L M A L I M U M S H O P F O R E M A N S E A L I O N C A R C O O P T R A V O L T A S A G A N R O U T E O I L P E R M S O U S E M U L E E R A S P I R E S A I L S C O W G I R L S O P U S O L A E V O L V E S C I C E L Y T Y S O N I N C O S H A C O O T G O L D A E L I S A R G O E L L E N D E N Y N E A P D E E D S 3 / 2 1 / 2 0 1 0 © 2 0 0 9 H o m e t o w n C o n t e n t S u d o k u S o l u t i o n # 1 7 6 0 - D 7 1 5 8 9 2 3 6 4 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 6 4 2 7 3 1 8 9 5 1 3 8 9 2 4 5 7 6 9 6 7 5 1 8 4 3 2 5 2 4 6 7 3 9 1 8 3 5 6 2 4 9 1 8 7 2 7 9 1 8 5 6 4 3 4 8 1 3 6 7 2 5 9 © 2 0 0 9 H o m e t o w n C o n t e n t S u d o k u S o l u t i o n # 1 7 6 0 - M 9 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 8 4 3 9 1 5 2 6 7 2 6 7 3 4 8 9 5 1 6 1 5 4 7 3 8 2 9 7 2 9 1 8 6 5 4 3 3 8 4 2 5 9 7 1 6 1 3 6 5 9 2 4 7 8 5 9 8 7 6 4 1 3 2 4 7 2 8 3 1 6 9 5 THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS - page A4 NCAA Tournament has provided plenty of March Madness SPORTS BRIEFS McAdoo/Weatherly Sr. Babe Ruth Signups - Signups are under way for the McAdoo/Weatherly team in the Keystone Senior Babe Ruth League. The team is open to players ages 16-18 who were born prior to May 1, 1994, and on or after Jan. 1, 1991.
To sign up or obtain more information, call John Barna at 427-4226 or Aly Ryba at 436-6146. Weatherly Junior Babe Ruh Signups - Signups are under way for the Weatherly Junior Babe Ruth team, which plays in the Valley Babe Ruth League. The team is open to players ages 13-15 who were born prior to May 1, 1997, and on or after May 1, 1994.
To sign up or obtain more information, call Tom Figas at 427-4821 or John Barna at 427-4226. Mountain Top Youth Soccer Signups - Mountain Top Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) will hold registrations for the fall 2010 season on Saturday, March 27 and April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Crestwood High School cafeteria.
A $25 late fee applies to any registration made after April 10.
Players can register for the recreational league or get information to tryout for the travel team. Registration and fund raiser fees cover a more than three-month schedule of games and practices (August-November), all referee costs, field development and maintenance, and a full uniform for each player, including shirt, shorts and socks.
A birth certificate is required for any new players. Children must be between the ages of 4 and 18 as of July 31, 2010 to be eligible. To obtain a registration form early, visit www.eteamz.com/ mttopysa and click the “Handouts” link.
Parents are invited to bring used or unwanted soccer jerseys from prior sea- sons, which will be collected and donated to needy chil- dren. Information will also be available at registration about MYSAʼs UK summer soccer camps, coaching oppor- tunities and the new Mountain Top soccer field complex.
For more information, email Kelly Maharty at girlsma@ ptd.net. PAGE B6—THE JOURNAL-HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 Weatherly Area student raising funds for new baseball scoreboard The Boys Championship Team, Rotary, in the Weatherly Senior Biddy Division this year includes, front row, Luke Reiner, Dillon Bizarre, Alex Hamm and Lee Nyer; back row, Kevin Dougherty, Chase Weichman, Johnny Hinkle, Martin Cichowic and head coach Craig Reiner. Photos by Donnell Stump