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Festival of Ice Celebrates the Wild West

by Cathleen Lathrop

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The word “frontier” usually conjures up thoughts of open blue skies, cattle grazing on grass, roaring campfires and coaches driving people across plains … and ice. At least it does when the 12th annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice hosts the “Frozen Frontier” Friday, Feb. 12, to Monday, Feb. 15.

The free event was founded by the Abington Business and Professional Association and has grown each year. The first year, there were 15 ice sculptures, and now there will be live ice carvings with more than 50 ice sculptures. Activities begin at 6 p.m. on opening day featuring deejay Jack Martin, storytelling with Chris Archangelo, children’s face painting and children’s crafts.

The annual Festival of Ice Parade will step off Friday at 7:30 p.m. and travel through downtown Clarks Summit along State Street. The parade features live ice carving, juggling, animals, Lackawanna country trolley, floats, local fire companies and organizations and more.

If you’re itching for a ride, the NEPA Party Bike will be giving tours of the festival starting at the Abington Travel’s parking lot on the corner of Zimmerman and Davis St on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

The ride is $5. You can also ride through history and find out what traveling in America was like more than 160 years ago in the Wells Fargo Stagecoach on Saturday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Citizens Savings Bank parking lot.

What’s a frontier without a gold rush? This year there will be a “Gold Rush” scavenger hunt throughout the event, and those who participate will be entered to win prizes. Prizes range from $100 in cash, movie tickets, sport event tickets, various gift baskets and more.

The Festival of Ice will also host a Native American mini powwow on the second floor of The Gathering Place in the Clarks Summit Borough Office, 306 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. The Belize Fund and The Portal Institute produce powwows in Susquehanna every September and because of the important and

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active role the Native Americans had in the frontier, the organizers of the event wanted to include them.

The mini powwow will be on Saturday and Sunday and will feature vendors 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

“Laurie Hawk, who is a Native American, does original bead work,” Marlene Iris, cofounder of The Portal Institute said. “She’ll have her loom, demonstrating how the beadwork is done. We’ll also have someone who makes Native American style flutes, and he’ll demonstrate how those flutes are made as well.

We’ll also have other various vendors selling all authentic pieces.”

The grand entry parade begins at noon, after which you can experience Native American drumming, singing and dancing. The host drum, Red Thunder Bear, will provide music, as well as Chris Hunsicker, a Cherokee flute player. There

will be Aztec fire dancers as well as a circle with various Native American dancers performing.

There will be a children’s candy dance at 3 p.m. on both days. The dance is similar to musical chairs but with dancing. When the drummer stops plays, the children are able to pick up the candy that is in the circle. Then, when the drum plays again they start dancing.

“The drum is an active part of the Native American culture, because when you play the drum, the beat is Mother Earth’s heartbeat,” said Iris. “It’s a way for the children to enjoy hearing Mother Earth’s heartbeat and feel the joy that the circle offers. They get a treat of candy and a treat to enjoy Native American culture as well.”

For more information, visit theabpa.com or visit the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice facebook page.

More coverage of the festival begins on page 11.

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This past week a moving truck bumped a branch on a neighbor’s maple tree. Later that day, there was a puddle of sap on the driveway underneath the broken branch. I put my palm under the drip and licked up the sap just to be sure — the sweetest water you will ever taste. Maybe it’s because we just moved away from our maples, or maybe it’s because we have had a strange winter weather-wise; in any case, this was like a maple alarm clock for me.

But I had said nothing about the sap to my family.

Then today, on a family drive to the Hamlin area, I pointed out trees with tin buckets on them, and my daughter said, “Didn’t you see the ones at home?” (See photo). Later, she was asking me to tap our trees — Is it already time for tapping our trees?

So with the alarm already ringing, let me mention a couple of ideas for maple season. First, on April 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, Keystone College is holding its annual Sugar Shack Sap to Syrup Open House. Late last winter our family stumbled upon Keystone’s sap production, and we met Professor Howard Jennings, whose vision and dedication birthed the project.

Keystone has 275 taps, all connected with lines to the evaporator, which is heated by firewood.

Our family was inspired in three ways by our discovery. First, we had only tapped a handful of trees, and my wife makes our gallon of syrup by setting a pot on the woodstove and then moving it up to the

kitchen as it boils down. So the scale of Keystone’s efforts was awe-inspiring.

Second, Jennings pointed out that Keystone’s sugar operation is located on the college’s network of interpretive nature trails. The trail system includes a stretch of the old trolley trail that the Countryside Conservancy aims to connect to the recently improved section running from Clarks Summit to Dalton. So our sugar discovery gave us a new hiking destination, and we came back later to enjoy the trails, the creek, and the suspension bridge.

Third, we learned for the first time about K e y s t o n e ’s Woodlands Campus, with its 170 acres of woods and 7 miles of trails reserved for foot traffic only.

But the Woodlands Campus is not just for trails: Keystone offers hands-on classes in the Woodlands campus, not only to its college students, but also to the community at large. Some examples from this spring include nature photography, fly fishing and bee-keeping. While the Sugar Shack open house is free, registration is required.

Finally, perhaps your green sweet tooth will take you along with over a thousand other visitors to Loch’s annual open house in Springville on March 19-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Loch’s production has more than 4,000 taps and 30 miles of tubing!

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Joshua Arp is an ISA certified municipal specialist, a Clarks Summit tree commissioner, and an operator of an organic lawn and landscape maintenance business.

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Winterfest

Lackawanna Winterfest 2016 will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New this year: dog sledding demo and cross country skiing. Also, snow shoeing, warming fires, kids winter crafts, winter survival and hot food and beverages.

Some activities dependent on conditions.

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Local Student Honored

Marco Richione of Clarks Summit was among the students at The University of Scranton who were recently recognized for outstanding academic achievement at an awards ceremony held on campus.

Frank O’Hara medals were given to students with the highest grade point averages for the 2014-2015 academic year. The award is named in honor of the late Frank O’Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions.

Richione received a medal for academic achievement for his junior year. He is majoring in finance. A dean’s list student, Richione is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society, as well as The University of Scranton’s chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society for academic excellence in the field of economics.

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College Grads

Local students graduated from Penn State University following the falls semester, Among them: Wilkes-Barre campus Corey D. Kucker, Clarks Green Worthington Scranton campus Vincent P. Alu, Clarks Summit; Marissa A. Conway, Clarks Summit With High Distinction; Kaitlyn Decker, Dalton; and Katelynn Mcguire, S. Abington Township.

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Dean’s List

• Jason Subasic of Clarks Summit has been named to dean’s list at John Carroll University.

• Katie Bosket of Clarks Summit was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2015 semester.

• Clarks Summit resident Jessica Rickwood, a Northeastern University student, was recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the fall semester, 2015.

• Also on the dean’s list at Northeastern, Clarks Summit resident Michael Smertz and South Abington Township resident Amelia Oon. Both are members of the University Honors Program.

• Mary Chuff of South Abington Township, was named to Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University dean’s list for the Fall 2015 semester. A 2012 graduate of Abington Heights High School, she is the daughter of David and Gemma Chuff.

• Elizabethtown College announced the names of the dean’s list students and they included: Megan Kane and Melissa Spencer, both of South Abington Township.

• Wilkes University announced the students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester. Among them were Abigail Burke of Clarks Summit, Sean Gilhooley of Clarks Summit, Kelly Kwolek of Clarks Summit, Dana Miller of Dalton, Nicole Olver of Clarks Summit, Joshua Slocum of Clarks Summit, and Julie Umerich of Clarks Summit.

• Several local students were named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester, including Diana Crowley, of South Abington Township.

A biology and French major in the Class of 2016, she is a 2012 graduate of Abington Hgts High School, and is the daughter of Trip and Michele Crowley.

• Tyler Zimmerman of Clarks Green was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Liberty University. He is a graduate of Summit Christian Academy.

• Penn State University announced its honor roll students for the fall semes-

ter. Among the local students on the list: Lehigh Valley campus Kathleen A. Sottile, Clarks Summit.

University Park Campus Kaylee L. Banfield, S. Abington Township; Brittany M. Barney, Clarks Summit; Ann V. Basting, Clarks Summit; Troy P. Benson, Dalton; Joseph Cassaro, Waverly; Michelle Y. Chu, S. Abington Township; Jerald Coyne, Dalton; Isabella Dibileo, Clarks Summit; Elayna M. Fazio, Clarks Summit; James T. Harris, Dalton; Pierce J. Jaswinski, S. Abington Township; Justin P. Levy, Clarks Summit; Patrick Marino, Clarks Summit; Katelin M. McAndrew, Clarks Summit; Meghan McGowan, Clarks Summit; Erin M. Strauss, S. Abington Township; Aileen H. Walsh, Clarks Summit; and Mark D. Walter, Clarks Summit.

Wilkes Barre campus Matthew Caines, Clarks Summit; Taylor S. Finan, Dalton; and Joshua W. Gasper, Clarks Green.

World campus June A. Godlewski, Clarks Summit; Kimberly D. Stout-Kramer, Clarks Summit; and Matthew K. Zeppenfeld, S. Abington Township.

Worthington Scranton campus Cayla M Boland N. Abington, Township; Matt T. Bruzzano, Clarks Summit; Bryanna D. Burnside, N. Abington Township; Betty M. Capozzi; Clarks Summit; Antonia Cianflone, Clarks Summit; Noe Dominguez, Dalton; Cobi J. Edwards, S. Abington Township; Taylir E. Evans, Clarks Summit; Kara B. Falzone, Clarks Green; Gabrielle J. Kasaczun, Dalton; Emily C. Kempa, Dalton; Kristara V. Kopicki, Clarks Summit; Christine M. Lashinski, S. Abington Township; Mackenzie P. Madigan, Clarks Summit; Dominic F. Nappi, Dalton; Emily M. O’Malley, Clarks Summit; Samantha M. Pisano, Clarks Summit; Anthony J. Pusateri, Clarks Summit; Kelly E. Richter, Clarks Summit; Richard P. Rogalewicz, Clarks Summit; John Scirone, Clarks Summit; Glenn S. Slick, Clarks Summit; Alexander J. Terrery, Clarks Summit; Nicholas Vieira, Clarks Summit; Robert A. Please see BRIEFS, Page 5

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Club will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit. March’s selection is Edmund Crispin’s “The Moving Toy Shop.”

High intensity interval training (or Looking ahead, the author for April HIIT) classes are being offered in the is James Patterson. gym at The Waverly Community House,

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Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Residents with household incomes of less than $54,000 in 2015 can receive free assistance completing their federal, state and local tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The free service is staffed by University of Scranton accounting students and numerous professional volunteers organized by the University and the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties with the support of several local human service organizations.

The VITA service is available by appointment through March. Appointments can be made online at uwlc.net or by calling 570-504-0614.

Walk-in service without an appointment is also available in Brennan Hall on the University’s campus through March 16; and from March 29 to April 1, Mondays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays noon to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The full list of locations for the service and hours of operation is available by below or at uwlc.net.

Residents using the VITA service are asked to bring the following items: a valid photo ID; all W2 Forms; all 1099 forms (interest, dividends, pensions); real estate tax receipts for rent/tax rebate; Form 8332 for non-custodial parents; Social Security numbers or

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Family Game Night

Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive in Clarks Summit, will hold a family game night Friday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call with questions at 570-587-3206 or visit countrysidechurch.org.

Softball Meeting

12U Valley Petunia League will hold its second meeting for the 2016 season on Sun., Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 411, 508 Church St, Jessup. Any organization that would like to participate in the league should attend.

Early Education Open House

Trinity Early Learning Center at Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit will hold an open house Monday, Feb. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Attendees will take a tour of the classrooms, meet the teachers, and be able to ask questions about the preschool, kindergarten readiness and transition programs.

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‘The Children’s Hour’

Actors Circle presents “The Children’s Hour” by Lillian Helman Thursdays through Sundays through Feb. 21 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road in Scranton.

Thursday through Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors; $8 for students (tickets for the Feb. 11 preview are $8; $6 for students). Call 570-342-9707 for reservation. Visit the facebook page, or actorscircle.org.

“The Children’s Hour” is a drama about two women who run a school for girls, and a mischievous, disobedient student starts a vicious rumor about the two headmistresses.

From left, front row: Rebekah Conrad, Megan Malone, Madison Kingsborough and Gia Festa. Middle row: Patricia Purcell, Ashley A. Michaels, Lucy Rothfuss, Katherine Priestash and Kate Von Bergen. Back row: David Spitzer, Liz Naro, Carol Davis, Tamara Evans, Katherine Wozniak, Samantha Harris, Jeff Ginsberg and Jennifer Kilonsky.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to the staff and students at Neil Armstrong School in Scranton for their support of Law Enforcement Awareness Day. This event honors the dedication and commitment of public safety personnel in their mission to protect and defend the residents of both the City of Scranton and Lackawanna County.

From left: Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley; Dan Gilroy, school principal; Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings; Commissioner Jerry Notarianni; and Scranton Police Chief Carl Graziano.

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The Mall at Steamtown’s indoor ice skating rink, during the holiday shopping season, raised $1,000 for the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, as a portion of each admission fee was donated to the organization.

From left: Gary Drapek, United Way president and CEO; Tom Donohue, general manager of Lamar Advertising; Joe Kenney, general manager of The Mall at Steamtown and Amy Zellers, marketing director of The Mall at Steamtown.

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Adjusting Quickly

Lady Comets junior adapts to new coach

by Dave Lauriha

ABINGTON SUBURBAN WRITER

Continuity has not described the Abington Heights girls basketball program the last couple of seasons.

Three years, three head coaches, and one might expect to see the players struggling to adjust to a new voice, or tackle the challenge of adapting to each coach’s strategies.

Junior Nicole Getz has shown that she could handle whatever jobs that Lady Comets head coaches Vince Bucciarelli, John Bucci and, this season, Deanna Klingman, wanted her to do. She has turned out to be a player any coach could rely on, quietly going about her business, and that is to win basketball games.

And she makes it look easier than it really is.

“It was tough, because the three coaches that I’ve had all had different styles of play, different defense and different offense,” Getz said.

“It’s worth it.”

Under Klingman this season, the Lady Comets have clinched the Lackawanna League Division I title, with Getz usually finding ways to impact the game.

“Nicole is our most experienced player, and she’s very composed,” Klingman said.

“She worked real hard in the off-season, and her preparation for the season gives her a lot of confidence when she steps on the floor.”

Scoring might be the least important Getz does for the Lady Comets.

“She has done a terrific job. She’s our leading scorer, but it’s her balance,” Klingman said.

“She has done a terrific job on the boards at 5-10 as a guard. Some games she is our leading rebounder, and sometimes she leads in assists.

“She’s a complete player. I tell her to go out there and play her game, and she does what’s needed on a nightly basis. She’s has a good basketball IQ, and she wants to get better and is willing to work at it.”

Over the summer, Klingman told Getz that she needed to work on her ball handling and to

Championship Season

From left, front row: Erick Simakaski (manager), Ryan O’Malley, Daniel Flickinger, Chance VanSickle, Bryce Reiner and Peter Egan. Second row: Philip Johnson, Zachary Bednarz, Nicholas Davenport, Michael Pusateri, Michael Malone, Corey Perkins, Jake Sullivan, Zachary Wheeland, James Lefchak and head coach Phil DeSarno. Doug Boersma was assistant coach.

The Abington Heights eighth-grade basketball team finished the season with a twoseason record of 41 wins and 3 losses. Their accolades include: an undefeated seventhgrade season (23-0), a Backcourt Hoops Holiday Tournament seventh-grade championship, second place in this years Backcourt Hoops Holiday eighth-grade tournament,

eigthth-grade Lackawanna North Division Championship, and a Newark Academy MLK eighth-grade tournament championship in Livingston, New Jersey last January.

In that last tournament, they won the championship game 45-40. For they Ridgewood, New Jersey team they beat, it was their first lost in two years.

be able to extend her shooting range. Getz did exactly that, plus a little bit more.

“When she told me what she wanted me to work on, I tried to work really hard over the summer and in the preseason to make sure I was better at that so I could help the team the best I could,” Getz said. “Extending my range (was tougher), because I had already been the point guard so I was more of a ball-handler than a shooter, so shooting was a bigger challenge.”

Getz likes to be prepared for anything, and doesn’t mind doing whatever it takes to win basketball games.

“This summer we worked very hard with Mrs. Klingman, went to a team camp to learn plays to try to get a head start to make sure we knew what we were doing when we were coming into the season,” Getz said. “It helped a lot.”

The Lady Comets are poised to make a long run in the postseason, and they are a happy bunch right now.

“I like the plays, we have a lot of movement and we pass the ball well,” Getz said. “A lot of people get shots.”

Entering this week, Getz led the Lady Comets in scoring, but averages less than 10 points a game. The balanced attack has worked well for Abington Heights, which claimed the division title Monday when they beat Scranton, and West Scranton lost to North Pocono.

Among the qualities that make Getz special is her ability to stay level-headed, able to keep her emotions in check while she concentrates on doing what needs to be done to win.

Before the season began, that not only meant working on her ball-handling and shooting range, but also to listen carefully to her coach, to make certain that she understood what Klingman wanted from her.

“You could never tell if she just missed five straight shots, just hit five 3-pointers. She really is composed, and keeps her emotions intact,” Klingman said. “This year, defensively, she plays both ends of the floor, and that’s what I really like about her.”

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harder because we went to man-to-man defense,” Getz said. “Mrs. Klingman and Mr. Bucci have a similar defense, mostly man-toman.”

All of her effort so far has helped the Lady Comets to a division title. What comes up next is a run at a district title, and that’s all Getz wants to accomplish.

“My season is going really well, I’ve improved a lot and I’m responding really well to our new system,” Getz said. “I really like the way Mrs. Klingman coaches.”

When teams are winning, that’s the way the players fell about their coaching. With all the movement within the Lady Comets program over the last three seasons, Getz certainly qualifies as somewhat of an expert on how to handle change, and turn the uncertainty of the unknown into victories on the basketball court at Abington Heights.

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Hot & Spicy Corn Chowder 3 slices bacon ½ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon chopped garlic ½ cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cups corn kernels 2 cups water 2 cups (1%) milk 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Black pepper, to taste 2 dashes Tabasco sauce Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet and add onion, garlic and green bell pepper to the bacon drippings. Sauté over medium heat until wilted. Transfer sautéed onion mixture to a large saucepan and add all remaining ingredients, except the bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and gently simmer about 30 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

Beef-and-Bean Hoagies ½ pound ground beef 2 tablespoons chopped onion ¼ cup chopped sweet green pepper 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans in tomato sauce 1 (14½ -ounce) can tomatoes, cut-up 2 tablespoons catsup 1½ teaspoons chili powder, or to taste 1½ teaspoons yellow mustard 1 dash bottled hot pepper sauce Hoagie buns In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir in pork and beans, cut-up tomatoes, catsup, chili powder, mustard and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until thickened. To serve, spoon about 1/3 cup of beef onto each bun. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

Sicilian Meat Roll 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup tomato juice ¾ cup soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper

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1 clove garlic, minced 2 pounds ground beef 4 to 6 thinly sliced boiled ham slices 1 (6-ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350°. In bowl combine eggs and tomato juice. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Add ground beef; mix well. On waxed paper or aluminum foil, pat meat to 10-inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices on top of meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Reserve 1 slice cheese; tear up remaining cheese and sprinkle over ham. Starting from short end, carefully roll up meat, using paper to lift. Seal edges and ends. Place roll, seam side down, in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for about 1¼ hours. (Center of roll will be pink because of ham). Cut reserved cheese into 4 triangles. Overlap on top of meat. Return to oven a few minutes until cheese melts.

ture just until blended. Reserve 1 cup batter; spread remaining batter in prepared pan.

To prepare cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese in small mixer bowl at medium speed until smooth; add sugar, egg and vanilla. Spread over brownie layer in prepared pan. Drop remaining 1 cup brownie batter by tablespoonfuls over top of Cheesecake Batter. Run tip of knife back and forth through both batters to marbleize. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until top feels firm when gently pressed in center. Cool in pan onto wire rack. Invert pan onto rack; peel off foil. Invert brownie again onto cutting board, Cut into 2x 2½ -inch bars. Yield: 1 dozen brownies.

Baked French Fries 2 pounds large baking potatoes (or sweet potatoes) Coconut Mist Cake 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt Line a jelly roll pan with foil; coat foil ¼ cup margarine, room temperature generously with vegetable cooking spray. ½ cup milk Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Cut each lengthCrunchy Baked Fish ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 pound orange roughy or any fish fillet wise into ½ inch slices; cut each slice into 1 egg ½ inch wide strips. Toss potatoes into jelly 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs 2-2/3 cups (about) flaked coconut roll pan with oil, garlic, salt and pepper un1 cup melted butter 2/3 cup raspberry preserves til well coated. Bake at 425° for 35 to 40 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3½ cups thawed whipped topping minutes, turning once or twice with metal 2 tablespoons water Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and spatula until potatoes are crisp and golden.

Salt and black pepper, to taste salt. Cream margarine to soften. Add flour Add lemon juice to melted butter. Dip Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings. mixture, milk and vanilla. Mix until all fish in butter, then coat with Ritz cracker flour is moistened, then beat 2 minutes at Cheesecake Brownies crumbs. Place fish on lightly buttered cookmedium speed of electric mixer, scraping ¾ cups all-purpose flour ie sheet. Sprinkle each fillet with 1 teabowl occasionally. Add egg, beat 1 minute ½ teaspoon baking powder spoon melted butter. Put water on cookie longer. Stir in 2/3 cup of the coconut; pour ¼ teaspoon salt sheet for steam. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 4 squares (4-ounces) semisweet chocolate into 8x8x 2-inch greased and floured pan.

35 minutes at 375°. Yield: 4-5 servings; 1 Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes or un½ stick butter or margarine fillet per serving. til cake tester in center comes out clean.

2 large eggs, lightly beaten Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan ¾ cup sugar Light Batter-Fried Vegetables and finish cooling on rack. Split cake into ½ teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup cornstarch 2 layers. Reserve 1 tablespoon preserves for For cheesecake batter: ¾ cup unsifted flour 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened garnish; mix remaining preserves with 2/3 1 teaspoon baking powder cup coconut and spread between layers.

2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt Cover top and sides of cake with whipped 1 large egg ¼ teaspoon black pepper topping and remaining coconut. Garnish ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ cup water Heat oven to 325°. Line a 9-inch square with reserved preserves in center.

1 egg, slightly beaten baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil. ComAbout 1 quart corn oil Any comments, questions or favorite reci4 cups cut-up vegetables, such as zuc- bine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Set aside. Combine chocolate and but- pes? I would love to hear from you. Feel free chini, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms In a medium bowl, stir cornstarch, flour, ter in small microwave-proof bowl. Micro- to send your email to helenkitchen@msn.com, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add wa- wave on High 1 minute until melted; stir until and please write “Helen’s Kitchen Request, ter and egg; stir until mixture is smooth. smooth. Whisk eggs, sugar, chocolate mixture ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to make sure Pour corn oil into 12-inch skillet, filling no and vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in flour mix- that I receive your email. Thank you.

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more than 1/3 full. Heat corn oil over medium heat to 375 degrees. Dip vegetables into batter (stir batter occasionally). Fry a few at a time, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Yields: 4 cups.

For herb batter: Follow recipe for Light Batter-Fried Vegetables. Add 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 1 clove garlic, minced.

For beer batter: Follow recipe for Light Batter-fried Vegetables. Omit water. Add 1/3 cup cold beer.

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This listing is incomplete and some information may be out of date. It is a work in progress. Send updates or additions about your Abingtons-area church to suburbanweekly@timesshamrock.com.

Bethel United Methodist, 2337 Falls Road, Dalton. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. 570-290-1799; atompkinsa@susumc.org. Pastor is Sandy Tompkins.

Chinchilla United Methodist, 411 Layton Road: Sunday school during Sunday services (nursery available), 570-587-2578.

Church of the Epiphany, 25 Church Hill, Glenburn Township. Services: Sunday 8 and 10:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Faith Formation; Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. 570-563-1564. epiphanyglenburn.org. cote@epix.net. Rev. F. Graham Cliff is interim priest.

Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S Abington Road in Clarks Green. Sunday services 9 and 11 a.m. Junior Bible quiz, teen Bible quiz, preschool church and childcare 9 a.m. Adult Bible application group 9:30 a.m. Junior and preschool church, childcare 11 a.m. Wednesdays: Girls club, Royal Rangers, Anchored Youth, Ladies’ and adult Bible Study. First Wednesday of the month: Rockin Kids 7 p.m. Dan Miller is senior pastor. Josh Roberts is associate/ children’s pastor. 570-586-8286. cgagpa@epix.net.

Clarks Green United Methodist, 119 Glenburn Road. Sunday worship: 10 a.m. Bible study: Sundays at 7 p.m.; Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Christian book study: Mondays at 7 p.m. 570-5868946. Pastor is Brent Stouffer.

Clarks Summit United Methodist, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. Sunday services: 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday school: 9 a.m. Email secretary1310@comcast.net. clarkssummitumc.com.

Rev. Doug Sivers is pastor. 570-587-2571.

Countryside Community, 14011 Orchard Drive in Clarks Summit. Worship service: Sundays, 10 a.m. Adult/children Sunday school: 9 a.m.

Youth group: 3-5 p.m. (570) 587-3206. countrysideoffice@yahoo.com. countryside-church.org.

Rev. Mark Terwilliger is pastor.

Dalton United Methodist Church, 125 South Turnpike Road in Dalton. Sunday school: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday service: 11 a.m. The food cupboard serves the Abington area Mondays at 6 p.m. Donations of non perishable foods are always welcome. 570563-2789.

East Benton United Methodist, 200 Jordan

Hollow Road in Dalton. Sunday worship 9:40 a.m.; adult Sunday school 9 a.m.; children’s Sunday school 11 a.m. Pastor is Mark E Obrzut Sr. 570563-2370.

First Presbyterian of Clarks Summit, 300 School Street, Clarks Summit. Worship service: Sunday at 10 a.m. Nursery is available. Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. chapel choir (for young children); 6:15 p.m. The WAY Christian education program for adults and children; 7:15 p.m. teen and adult choir; 8:30 p.m. teen and adult bell choir. 570-5866306; office@fpccs.org; fpccs.org. Rev. William G. Carter is pastor.

Grace Baptist of the Abingtons, 11 Pine Tree Drive, Dalton. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (nursery provided). Sunday school/Bible study for all ages, 9:30 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Youth group and children’s program at the same time.) Pastor is Ben Rust. 570-563-2206.

Our Lady of the Abingtons, 207 Seminary Road, Dalton. Mass schedule: Saturday 6 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Email: spolachurch@gmail.com www.spolachurch.weebly.com.

St Gregory Parish, 330 N. Abington Road in Clarks Green. Weekday Mass: 7 a.m. Reconcilation 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekend Masses: 5 p.m.

Saturday, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon Sunday. Rev. John M. Lapera is pastor. 570-587-4808. churchofstgreg@gmail.com.

St. Patrick Church, 205 Main St. in Nicholson. Mass schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. Email: spolachurch@gmail.com. spolachurch.weebly.com.

Trinity Lutheran, 205 West Grove St. in Clarks Summit. Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Adult Education 9:30 a.m. George Mathews is pastor. 570-587-1088. office@TrinityLutheranCS. TrinityLutheranCS.com.

Waverly Community, 101 Carbondale Road.

Weekly series for children from 3 years to fifthgrade Fridays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Children’s program 10 a.m. Sundays for kids age 3 through fifth grade.

A nursery is available. This program runs during the school year in place of the children’s Sunday school class. 570-587-2280.

Waverly United Methodist, 105 Church Street in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m.

Pastor is Rev. Michelle Whitlock. 570-586-8166; waverlyumc@gmail.com.

is creating a listing of area places of worship and their services. Places of worship in Clarks Summit, Clarks Green, Glenburn, Waverly and Dalton should email their full name, full street address, a full listing of the days and times of services, its main phone number and its email address (if applicable). You should also include the full name of the pastor.

Please email the information to

suburbanweekly@timesshamrock.com.

Community CAlendAr Email your organization’s events to suburbanweekly@timesshamrock.com.

Please have them in by noon on Friday to have them included in the following Thursday’s edition. Visit the abingtonsuburban. com for the complete calendar listing, including additional events.

Hose Co. Pizza Sale The Chinchilla Hose Co., 113 Shady Lane Rd, Chinchilla, will be having its annual pizza sale beginning Friday, Feb. 12, and continuing every Friday during Lent until Good Friday. Red, white and white broccoli pizza will be available 2-7 p.m. Orders can be placed by calling 570-586-5726 beginning at 1 p.m. on the day of the sale. Walk-Ins are also welcome. All proceeds benefit the operations and needed equipment of the hose company.

Little League Signup: Christy Mathewson Little League will hold spring signup for Dalton, Factoryville, Fleetville and Nicholson players at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 570-563ESTA Benefit: The Excellence in 0223.

School Theater Arts (ESTA) awards will hold a fundraising event, “Love Songs Spanish for Kids: This spring, the of Broadway” – a musical revue to cel- Waverly Community House, 1115 N. ebrate love, Friday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., at Abington Road in Waverly, will offer beGenetti Manor in Dickson City. ginner Spanish language classes for The ESTA awards is a program de- children with instructor Rebecca Petrini. signed to celebrate the theatrical pro- The classes, which run for six weeks, will ductions of the High Schools in Lackawa- be held on Thursday afternoons 3:30nna County, and especially the students 4:15 p.m. in the Scout Room beginning involved in these programs. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Lil Spanish ExHigh schools involved in the past plorers (for children ages 5 to 10) is a include: Abington Heights and Lackawa- beginner-level language course designed nna Trail. to introduce children to basic Spanish voTickets for “Love Songs of Broad- cabulary including but not limited to numway” are $20 per person or $35 per cou- bers, colors, the alphabet, shapes, body ple and will include entry into the event parts, animals, meet and greet phrases, and light refreshments. Tickets can be and family members. Students will learn purchased at nepaesta.eventbee.com through a variety of fun interactive activior on the ESTA Awards Facebook page ties including song, role play, total physiat facebook.com/ESTAAwards. Any cal response, arts and crafts, games and questions can be sent to nepaesta@ listening response activities. gmail.com.

The fee for each session is $65 and includes materials. For more information, Blood Drive: The Red Cross will hold call 570-586-8191, visit waverlycomm. a blood drive Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. org or visit Waverly Community House on to 4 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Facebook.

205 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit. Make an appointment to donate blood by visitTax Prep for Seniors: The Voluntary ing redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED Please see CALENDAR, Page 23 CROSS. FEBRUARY 11, 2016

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Softball Clinic: The Abington Heights Comets Softball coaches and team members will host a pre-season instructional clinic for girls ages 5-12 Sunday, Feb. 14, 1-4:30 p.m. Current players and coaches will provide instruction in hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching and catching. Girls from any school district are welcome to attend. For more information visit aagsl. org or email abingtonaagsl@gmail.com Any girl age 5-17 interested in playing recreational softball this spring season can register with the Abington Area Girls Softball League at aagsl.org.

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Ice Festival Schedule of Events

At a previous Ice Festival, Mark Crouthamel, owner of Sculpted Ice Works in Paupack Twp., carves an ice sculpture.

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FRIDAY *Annual Family Fun Faire at the Abington Heights Administration Building, 200 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

D.J. Jack Martin 6-8:30 p.m.

Storytelling with Chris Archangelo, 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Children’s face painting by Happy Faces 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Children’s crafts with Abington Art Studio, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Post-parade juggling performance by Rob Smith, 8-8:30 p.m. *Annual Festival of Ice Parade steps off at 7:30 p.m. and travels through downtown Clarks Summit along State Street. The parade will feature live ice carving, juggling, animals, Lackawanna County trolley, floats and local fire companies and organizations.

Art Show with Northeast Photography Club: First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, session room; 6-8 p.m.

Complimentary Trolley Tour of the Festival: Ride a Trolley and see the Festival of Ice lit up for the evening, 5-7 p.m.

On/off stops along the way will be at Everything Natural, Depot Street and the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit.

SATURDAY Reflexology chair massage with footprints at Everything Natural.

Mr. Ed children’s photo booth: The Gathering Place/Clarks Summit Borough Building.

Art Show with Northeast Photography Club: First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, session room; 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pet portraits with I Got the Shot: Appointments necessary, Stately Pet Supply; 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pet Adoption Event with Northeast PA Pet Fund and Rescue, Stately Pet Supply; noon to 3 p.m.

Horse & Carriage Rides: Outside Clarks Summit Borough Building, noon to 5 p.m.; tickets $3 per person. (Tickets available at ABPA Booth inside CS Borough Building) 12-15 person carriage.

Juggling Performance: Featuring Rob Smith juggling balls, clubs, fire torches, rings and knives, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, sanctuary; 2 p.m.

Illumination: Candle-lit peaceful atmosphere to light a candle and say a private prayer featuring complimentary hot chocolate, Our Lady of Snows Parish, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Native American Gathering: vendor browsing, 11 a.m. to noon. Grand entry parade with flags, drumming singing and

dancing. noon to 1 p.m. Aztec Fire Dancers: The Salinas Family, 1-2 p.m. Chris Hunsicker, Cherokee Flute Player, 2-2:30 p.m. Drumming, singing, dancing and storytelling, 2:30-4 p.m.

Children’s Candy Dance: 3:15 p.m.

Pie for Breakfast

Louise Cator (left) and Shirley Gilpin test a cherry pie recipe.

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Children participate in this dance and receive candy.

Chris Hunsicker, Cherokee Flute Player, 4-4:15 p.m.

End of Ceremonies with drumming, singing and dancing. 4:15-5 p.m.

SUNDAY Chair Massage: Everything Natural Mr. Ed Children’s Photo Booth: The Gathering Place/Clarks Summit Borough Building.

Valentine’s Day Marriage Vow Renewal: Led by Rev William Carter at First Presbyterian Church of Clarks SummitSanctuary; 11:15 a.m.

Pet Adoption Event with True Friends Animal Shelter: Stately Pet Supply; noon to 3 p.m.

Horse and Carriage Rides: Outside Clarks Summit Borough Building, noon to 5 p.m.; tickets $3 per person. (Tickets available at ABPA Booth inside CS Borough Building) 12-15 person carriage.

Native American Gatering: vendor browsing 11 a.m. to noon. Grand entry parade with flags, drumming, singing & dancing, noon to 1 p.m. Aztec Fire Dancers: The Salinas Family 1-2 p.m. Chris Hunsicker, Cherokee Flute Player 2-2:30 p.m.

Drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling 2:30-4 p.m.

Children’s Candy Dance Children participate in this dance & receive candy, 3 p.m.

End of Ceremonies with drumming, singing and dancing, 4 p.m.

Abington Christian Academy will host Pie for Breakfast in conjunction with the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Clarks Green Assembly of God church on the corner of Venard and South Abington Roads in Clarks Green.

The event will feature a wide variety of sweet and savory homemade pies — including fruit, cream, nut, pizza, quiche and more. The ticket price includes unlimited pie and beverages. Ticket prices are $7; $3 for children ages 3 to 6. All proceeds benefit the general fund of Abington Christian Academy. For more information, contact the school at 570-586-5270.

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1. Bull Skull — La Tonalteca, 821 Northern Blvd.

2. Davy Crockett — Krispy Kreme, 831 Northern Blvd.

3. Saloon — Hampton Inn, 890 Northern Blvd.

4. Hunter — Jumbo Seafood, 918 Northern Blvd.

5. Wanted Poster — Weis Market, 1020 Northern Blvd.

6. Billy the Kid — Penn East Federal Credit Union, 1070 Northern Blvd.

7. Bank — Peoples Security Bank & Trust, 1100 Northern Blvd.

8. Wagon Wheel — Kost Tire, 925 S State St. 9. Louisiana Purchase — Community Bank, N.A., 931 S State St. 10. Sacagawea — Colarusso’s Cafe, 100 E Grove St. 11. Teepee — Century 21 Sherlock Homes, Inc, 109 East Grove St. 12. Lewis & Clark — FNCB, 269 E Grove St. 13. Horse — The Church of St Gregory, 330 N Abington Rd. 14. Log Cabin — Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St. 15. Information not available at press time.

16. Coyote — Stately Pet Supply, 535 S State St. 17. Native American Chief — Sanderson State Street Salon, 509 S State St. 18. Totem Pole — Northeast Eye Institute, 503 S State St. 19. Canoe — Citizens Savings Bank, 500 S State St. 20. Yosemite Sam — Clel’s Place, 120 Barrett St. 21. Jail — Everything Natural, 426 S State St. 22. Deputy Sheriff — The Wright Center, 400 block of S State St. 23. Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid — Fenton Insurance, 400 block of S State St. 24. Vulture — Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S State St. 25. Cactus — O’Boyle Real Estate, 412 S State St. 26. Will Rogers — McGrail, Merkel, & Quinn, Associates, 400 block of S State St. 27. Native Ameican Spirit — Our Lady of Snows Church, 301 S State St. 28. Spirit of the American Frontier — First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.

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51. Laura Ingalls Wilder — First National Bank, 125 N State St. 52. Calamity Jane — Bella Natura, 411 N State St. 53. Jesse James — Peoples Security Bank & Trust, 494 Gravel Pond Rd. 54. — Cowboy Boot — Cawley, Johnson, and Sanders, P.C, 1310 Lackawanna Trail

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Places to Eat at the Ice Festival

Colarusso’s Cafe: 100 E. Grove. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chilli Cafe: located at Fellowship Hall inside the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St. Duffy’s Coffee Company: 306 S. State St. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jumbo Seafood: 918 Northern Blvd.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: 831 Northern Blvd. Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 6-11 a.m. and 6-11 p.m.

La Tonalteca: 821 Northern Blvd.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rosario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante: 100 Highland Ave. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

State Street Grill: 114 S. State St. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. and 4-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4-10 p.m.

Wild West Saloon: inside the Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 S. State St. Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Festival Specials

Specials, Giveaways, Services & Activities: ALL WEEKEND La Tonalteca: $3.99 lime margaritas (frozen or rocks) and free dessert when you purchase two entrees.

National Running Center: 15 percent off storewide sale.

FRIDAY Northeast Eye Institute: Free vision screenings, $500 lasik coupons and enter raffle to win one of three prizes: a year’s supply of contact lenses and two pairs of Nike sunglasses.

Peoples Security Bank & Trust: Complimentary refreshments and basket raffle; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sanderson State Street Salon: Free product samples.

SATURDAY Clel’s Place: Complimentary hot chocolate hair tattoos, temporary jewelry, hair accessories, temporary hair color and cotton candy mustaches.

Everything Natural: Meet the Soapmaker — Seahag Soaps will be in store to talk about her hand-crafted soaps; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Frontier Communications: Complimentary refreshments, Frontier promotions,

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enter to win a NEST learning thermometer, Welcome Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Entrance in the back of the building.)

Northeast Eye Institute: Free vision screenings, $500 lasik coupons and enter raffle to win one of three prizes: a year’s supply of contact lenses and two pairs of Nike sunglasses.

Peoples Security Bank & Trust: Complimentary refreshments and basket raffle, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sanderson State Street Salon: Free product samples.

SUNDAY Clel’s Place: Complimentary hot chocolate hair tattoos, temporary jewelry, hair accessories, temporary hair color and cotton candy mustaches.

Everything Natural: Randy from Rainbow Juice serving fresh squeezed organic juices, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frontier Communications: Complimentary refreshments, Frontier promotions, enter to win a NEST learning thermometer, Welcome Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Entrance in the back of the building.)

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Duffy’s Coffee Company, 7-9 p.m.: Coal Town Rounders.

SATURDAY Citizen’s Savings Bank, 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Mark Woodyatt.

FNCB, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Haulin’ Oats.

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First Presbyterian Church 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Abington Piano Academy Students.

Gerrity’s Market: noon to 2 p.m. Doug Smith and the Dixieland All-Stars.

Duffy’s Coffee Company, noon to 2 p.m.: Clayton Country Bluegrass.

Everything Natural, 1-3 p.m.: The Village Idiots.

Weis Market, 1-3 p.m.: Mike Dillon.

Frontier Communications: 2-4 p.m.: Mike Waskovich & Friends.

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On this special day of love, both for sweethearts and for friends and family, saying “I love you” is a must. Repeating those same three little words on a daily basis can make them lose their shine, so it’s up to us to restore the luster they deserve.

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Did you know that certain foods and ingredients stimulate the production of hormones that can boost your libido? On Valentine’s Day, you and your partner might be more inclined to exchange kisses and cuddles after eating some—or all—of the following items.

Cocoa. The aphrodisiac powers of chocolate’s main ingredient have been known for millennia.

Add a touch of cocoa to a sauce accompanying a savory meat, such as lamb, or go wild with a decadent dessert. Think chocolate fondue, cake or a decadent mousse.

Asparagus. This delicious green vegetable stimulates testosterone production, a hormone associated with desire. Be sure to cook the spears until they are tender but still al dente.

Eat them with your fingers, while gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes.

Herbs and spices. Some herbs and spices have powerful aphrodisiac properties, as they stimulate blood circulation. Incorporate saffron, cloves, thyme, savory, cinnamon and cayenne pepper into your Valentine’s Day menu and see the results for yourself. Are things beginning to warm up?

Oysters. These mollusks are rich in zinc and also help to boost testosterone productio on.

What’s more, some women report feeling more aroused after eating oysters. If you do on’t like th he taste, or the cost, of oysters, most other seafood will have a similar effect.

Have a great evening, all you lovers out there!

There are many different ways to express your love.

SHOW IT! What could be better for expressing our feelings than to put them down on paper, such as by writing a poem, for example? Now that’s a demonstration of love that is bound to touch your loved one. If writing isn’t one of your strengths, think about a gift instead. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune; just choose it with loving care. Why not offer a bouquet of their favorite flowers, a box of luxurious chocolates, or anything else that will make your loved one say “You shouldn’t have — but I love it!”

SHARE IT! Another way of expressing your feelings is to spend some quality time with your loved one.

A few suggestions: sharing a romantic dinner for two at your favorite restaurant; concocting a meal together, accompanied by some gentle much-loved music; sharing the pleasure of a massage together; stretching out side-by-side in a whirlpool bath; going to the movies or cuddling up on the couch while watching one at home; going away for a lovers’ weekend; or flying to a romantic destination.

SAY IT IN A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE! Impress your soul mate by whispering words of love in a different language. Here are a few ways to say “I love you” other than in English: Je t’aime (French); Ich liebe dich (German); Te quiero (Spanish); Ti amo (Italian); Ik hou van jou (Dutch); Minä rakastan sinua (Finnish); Jag älskar dig (Swedish).

Have a happy Valentine’s Day!

Celebrating the day of love as a family and for just a few hours imagine there’s only the two of you…

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers: it is also a celebration of other kinds of love. It’s true that on February 14 most of the fuss is all about the Romeos and Juliettes of this world, but family love also deserves some of the limelight.

Celebrate with your little cherubs Children love celebrations. At home or at school, arts and crafts are often the expression of the love and creativity of our little ones, who adore the symbols of love: bright red hearts, cupids, and arrows. Add even more excitement to the occasion by including the children in the preparation of a surprise meal for your soul mate. They’ll love to add their very own touch to salads, mix up a festive macaroni, or prepare an irresistible chocolate fondue.

Fly away love birds The couple is the cornerstone on which the family is built. Before giving up all your quality time for family cocooning, don’t forget the importance of maintaining a strong relationship and making the most of every possible occasion to put some romance into your daily lives.

Making a special effort to spend time together on or around Valentine’s Day is a must. Organize a babysitter for the children and plan to take a break from your usual routine. Make the love of your life happy without forgetting about yourself. If the weather allows, go skating arm in arm. Treat yourselves to massages, a good bottle of wine, and a merry time. Close your eyes

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Valentine’s Day is a celebration of loove but what if you haven’t had anyone in your life for years? You might be very happy to be single, but as February 14 appproaches you feel a little lump in your throat. You don’t want to admit it, but you kind kii of wish you could participate in this celebration of love, just like everyone else. To avoid feeling down on Valentine’s Day, you will have to be clever and well prepared.

One strategy is to avoid all those places that will be crowded with couples on the fourteenth. Stock up in advance for everyt ything you need for your meals that day. You might want to stay away from grocery stores on Valentine’s Day, or you’ll likkelly be conffrontedd withh alll ki kindds of lovey couples shopping for their very own romantic dinners. Don’t go to a restaurant either, as that is where couples flock to celebrate their love. Instead, go to a bar or a pub or a place that is advertising a singles evening.

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Surviving Valentine’s Day as a single involves being strategic and having as much fun as possible.

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Safe bets

This is a day to celebrate your commitment to each other, so give the love of your life a traditional gift that never fails to please. Try a greeting card, flowers (red roses are still popular, but you could be more daring and opt for orchids or gerberas), chocolates, jewelry, seductive lingerie, massage oil, perfume, the latest best-seller or a gift certificate for a beauty salon. And remember, shopping at local businesses helps stimulate the local economy.

An unforgettable outing

Turn this Valentine’s Day into a memorable experience by planning an activity that allows you both to escape your daily routines.

You could organize a ride in a hot air balloon, buy tickets for a favorite musician’s show, go dancing dressed in your finest (just like when you graduated), spend a day at a spa or reserve a suite at a local hotel or inn.

Classes and workshops

You want to think outside the box and come up with a gift that’s really out of the ordinary? Try an educational gift. Your better half has always dreamed of dancing the Argentine tango? Offer her some classes at your local dance school. You’re both wine lovers? An introductory workshop in the art of wine tasting would be ideal. Of course, whatever the chosen activity, you both have to participate; together, the pleasure will be doubled.

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Of course, the way we express our feelings to our loved ones is crucial.

There’s nothing wrong with readymade Valentine’s gifts, but remember that showing your love can also be a simple gesture. It isn’t a cliché to express your heartfelt feelings: that’s why Valentine’s Day is such a great opportunity to write a love letter straight from your heart.

Here are some of the advantages: • Everyone can afford to write a love letter.

• A love letter prepared with infinite care could even replace a gift.

Using your own simple words to express your love will make all the difference.

• If you still want to add a little extra, your words of love will be the perfect accompaniment for your gift.

Because they are yours alone, your loving words will go straight to the heart of your loved one. Think about it: it’s pretty rare to set down our feelings on paper. You’ll see that going back to the simple things in life is often the best way. Make Valentine’s Day an annual rendezvous with the eternal words of love!

If you’d like to give even more value to your missive, be sure to write it by hand. Surrounded as we are by e-technology, using pen and paper will give your letter its very own unique cachet. So, lovers of the world: are your pens poised?

Perhaps you’re no Shakespeare, but if you take a few moments to reflect, the one who will receive your love letter is sure to inspire a few tender words. Write them down and then look for some quotations abut love on the Web or look up some “love” words in your old dictionary. Remember that loving words don’t have to be a poem, so rhymes are not necessary.

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This day of love deserves to be thought of as an important moment in the life of every couple, a mythical date to recall and celebrate the love they feel for each other.

Yes, it is still important is to spend time together and highlight the event with a small gift or some tender written words. Showing your partner that you are thinking of him or her is what is most important, and giving a gift is often the easiest way to do that.

It’s important to celebrate this day of love even if you’re an “old” couple.

However, a gift doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. A handwritten letter, a framed photograph, a small heartshaped decoration, an “I love you” written on the bathroom mirror for your loved to see in the morning: these are just a few of the gestures that can demonstrate your love and the importance you give your partner in your life.

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On these cold winter days, wouldn’t it be wonderful to stay in a cozy inn, a comfortable hotel, a country cottage or a bed and breakfast?

The first thing to do, of course, is find a place that suits you both.

Tired of your tiny bathroom? Rent a room with a huge whirlpool bath and relax together in complete privacy. Your better half dreams of spending an evening lazing in front of a crackling fire?

Choose somewhere that has a fireplace where you can bask in the warmth of the flames and your love for each other.

After a good night’s sleep (and who knows what else!), visit nearby attractions—art galleries, museums, restaurants, craft shops or microbreweries. Or, if you’re both in the mood, why not spend the day in the great outdoors, skating, cross-country skiing or just going for a walk in the crisp air. It’s a great way to make the most of winter. During your stay, walk hand in hand and take lots of photos of yourselves. Enjoy the pleasure of being together without stress, without a schedule and without distractions.

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Action Center at the Waverly Community House will offer free tax information and preparation to people who are 60 years of age or older through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (TCE). The TCE program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.

Trained volunteers will prepare and submit the following forms for Lackawanna County residents: Individual 1040, PA Property Tax/Rent Rebates, State Income Tax, PACE, and local tax forms. It is important to remember taxpayers must be 60 or older, taxpayers must be fulltime residents of PA for the entire year, taxpayer must be present (if joint return, both husband and wife must be present), taxpayers are required to bring picture I.D. and social security card as well as all income statements and last year’s return to include all 1099’s (including brokerage statements and cost basis for any stocks sold), W-2s, and if there are dependents, the Social Security card for each dependent. The VAC cannot prepare rental schedules or business returns.

Tax preparation is done by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling the Voluntary Action Center beginning in mid-January. For additional details or for more information on the many services that the Voluntary Action Center provides, call the VAC at 570-347-5616.

from beginners to advanced, including tailoring and formalwear. Both boys and girls ages 8-19 years are encouraged to register by calling 570-563-1369. To find out more about 4-H, call Penn State Extension in Lackawanna County at 570963-6842.

Scholarship Offered: The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties is accepting applications for the 2016 Mike Munchak Community Services Scholarship. If selected, the 2016 recipient will receive a one-year award of $6,300. Funding for the award comes from proceeds of the Mike Munchak Charity Golf Classic and will be presented in late June.

To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must be actively involved in community service activities within programs/agencies receiving funds from the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, be full-time residents and/or students of a school district within Lackawanna or Wayne Counties, and be accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school, in a two- or four-year degree program track, for the 2016/2017 school year. Additional requirements include academic achievement, agency recommendation and a track record of community service.

To be considered, completed applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than Thursday, March 31. A complete listing of eligibility requirements and the application are available for download or online submission at uwlc.net or by calling (570) 343-1267 ext. 233.

Softball Registration: Registration is now open for the 2016 season of the Abington Area Girls Softball League. The league is open to all girls ages 5-17 who are interested in playing recreational softball. According to organizers, the goal of the league is to provide an instructional, fun environment to learn and play Preschool Registering: The Waverly softball. Teams are divided by age level Preschool is now accepting registrations and all levels of experience are welcome. for the 2016-2017 school year. They ofVisit aagsl.org for registration forms and fer three programs: more information.

• A two-day program for 3-year-olds with classes on Tuesday and Thursday; Sewing Club Taking New Members: • A three-day program for 4-year-olds The Glenburn 4-H Sewing Club is now tak- with classes on Monday, Wednesday and ing registrations for youth to work on 4-H Friday. textile science projects. In 4-H, members • A five-day program for 4-year-olds, learn basic clothing construction skills to with classes on weekdays. complete a garment of their choice, acAll classes are from 9-11:30 a.m. cording to their experience and interest.

All programs offer an optional extra day Leaders, Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup of class held at 12:30–3 p.m. on Tuesday Dalton, accepts all levels of experience

for 4-year-olds and Wednesday for 3-yearolds. They offer an optional extra hour daily (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) for all ages called Lunch Bunch.

For more information, call 570-5862654. Also, feel free to visit the Preschool at the Waverly Community House and/or waverlypreschool.com.

Winter Clothing Drive: Gently used winter coats, sweatshirts and hoodies are being collected at the following Abington Area locations: Church of Saint Gregory, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Our Lady of the Abingtons, Abington Community Library, Abington VFW, Chinchilla Hose Company and Clarks Summit Fire Company. The drive is the Eagle Scout project of Nate Gronsky a member of Boy Scout Troop 160.

Social Singles Club: A social singles Donations will benefit Saint Francis Commons.

Winter Farmer’s Market: During the winter months, fresh, local goods will be sold at The Abington Winter Farm Market on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. continuing through May at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. For more information, call (215) 266-7861 or “like” their face book page “Abington Winter Farm Market.”

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club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month (next meeting: March 2) at Our Lady of Snows Church rectory basement, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Meet other active, mature singles for fun activities and friendship.

Call Linda at 570-470-5220 for more information.

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