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For nine-year-old Phoebe Davidock, it’s all about the novelty. Davidock is one of the participants in the Abington Community Library’s weekly Sanskrit classes, hosted by Jaya Bache and her daughters Havisha and Vihisha. “It’s different from the American language,” Davidock said. “There’s different numbers, there’s more letters. It’s not the same.” Sanskrit is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism as well as a literary language that was universally used throughout the Indian culture. Today, it is one of the official languages of India. “Sanskrit was the first language,” Vihisha Bache said. “It was spoken all over the world and all of the languages derive from it. English, Arabic, Spanish ... all languages have words from it.” The Bache family decided to offer the courses at the Abington Community Library as a way to teach local residents about their language and culture. The weekly course for teens and tweens, held Fridays beginning at 4 p.m., has already taken off. “Ever since Sanskrit Class began last year, it has been a success as parents recognize the value of learning a new language at a young age,” said children’s librarian Laura Gardoski. “Children are not only learning a new language, but are also developing other literacy skills like handwriting, letter recognition and reading. I love listening to them practice the new words and sounds, and they are proud to show me their papers filled with new letters.” The program has also been praised by the participants’ parents. “We wanted our children to be able to read books in another language and broaden their world view,” said David Jakubiak, whose children Eli and Lee take the class. “This was also great for them to understand linguistics, even at a young age.” Children participating in the class get the chance to write common words in the Sanskrit

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The Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, offers a Sanskrit class for teens and tweens on Friday afternoons, beginning at 4 p.m. From left, front row: Eli Jakubiak, Lee Jakubiak and Phoebe Davidock. Back row: David Jakubiak, Havisha Bache, Jaya Bache and Vihisha Bache. PHOTO STEPHANIE LONGO

alphabet and try their hand at pronunciation. “The spellings in English are complicated but in Sanskrit it is phonetic,” Jaya Bache said. “It is like mathematics and physics. It is not just language; it is language but scientific. Everything has a reason. Every letter, every consonant has a rule. There are pronunciation rules.” “If you open your mouth and make a sound, you make an ‘ah’ sound,” she continued. “That is the human natural sound. If you open and

close your mouth, you get an ‘ah-ma’ sound. That’s where ‘mother’ comes from. In ancient days, the mother was given great importance and in Sanskrit you can see it because ‘ah-ma’ is the natural sound and, in most languages, ‘mother’ is called ‘ma’ or something like it.” For more information on the Sanskrit class at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, call 570-587-3440 or visit lclshome.org/b/abington-communitylibrary.

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The Keystone College Concerts and Lectures Series will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the free multimedia performance, “The Road to Freedom: A Journey Toward Peace,” on Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in Brooks Theatre. The live performance by Key Arts Productions will explore civil rights and social equality in America and highlight civil rights advocates who challenged discrimination, prejudice and racial inequality. Live commentary will present the story of the efforts of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglas and W.E.B. Du Bois. Participants will also learn about social

reformers, including the Freedom Fighters, Coretta Scott King and Fannie Lou Hamer. A musical performance featuring Negro spirituals, freedom songs and inspiring music of social consciousness, along with captivating video images, will tell the story of the American civil rights movement. Since 1997, Key Arts Productions has presented multimedia performance theater both nationally and internationally. Their presentations feature video images, archival film, live commentary and musical performances. Contact Kate Dempsey Jones at 570945-8161 or kate.jones@keystone.edu for more information.

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A friend of mine recently allowed me to consult with him about designing and completing his new landscape. I walked him through the design process, which is best handled from the top down. The major components of the design process include trees, beauty and sustainability. If your design sheet is relatively blank, as is the case with most development properties, the most important design questions are structural. One question that could be asked, for example, is: what big things should go where? Once the hardscape design elements, such as the house, garage, driveway, pool, walkways, etc., have been carefully positioned, the structural landscaping must then be located. Big trees should be part of the structural design equation and they should be positioned to benefit the area’s structural elements. First of all, trees provide psychological barriers. Why are the barriers called “psychological?” The simple test to answer that question is to look at a tree that has no branches below ten feet. Even if the leaves have fallen and you can see through the skeleton of branches, you will still sense separation. Trees can be placed along the borders of your property to help you feel like the space inside them is uniquely yours. Additionally, trees should be placed along the street to communicate to yourself and others a distinction. The street, the traffic and the noise is cordoned off to the “outside world.” Inside the line of trees then becomes “home,” even if you can see past the trees to the street. Other structural benefits of trees in-

clude shade and cooling in the warmer months and deflection from icy winter winds. Trees can also provide a visual softening of harsh, bare architecture. Once you have your structural plans in place, you can then start to decorate. At this point, beauty and sustainability will vie for position, but a successful landscape design should incorporate both elements. The first thing I recommend positioning is the lawn. Even though it will require regular mowing, in many ways, lawns require the simplest maintenance and even a decent lawn provides a backdrop of serenity, if not beauty. In contrast to lawns, open beds are arguably the worst landscape choice. The natural world will try to grow plants even on pavement if it is not maintained. Homeowners should, as much as possible, try to eliminate open spaces. Instead of mulch, they should plant a vigorous ground cover that will crowd out weeds. For the rest of the plantings, navigate between maintenance needs and beauty. Try to plan for beauty in each season. But, find out what maintenance your plants will need. Decide if you should change your plant choice to have a more sustainable maintenance plan. Of course, here the mantra, “right plant, right place,” rings true. Tailor the mature size of the plant to the available space and you will reduce your maintenance. No landscape should be installed without a realistic view to its future needs. Joshua Arp is an ISA-certified Municipal Specialist, a Clarks Summit tree commissioner and an operator of a landscape maintenance business. He can be reached at josarhuap@ aol.com.

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Keystone College in La Plume will host an information session/instant decision day on Saturday, Jan. 17. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. in the admissions office followed by a presentation at 11 a.m., followed by a campus tour. The event, which concludes at 1 p.m., offers prospective students the opportunity to learn more about Keystone. Students may complete an online application before arrival or complete a fee-waived application the day of the event. High school seniors seeking instant admissions decisions should bring their high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and at least one letter of recommendation. Keystone will also host a visitation day on Monday, Jan. 19. Students may attend a morning session from 9:3011 a.m. or an afternoon session from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to tour the campus and meet with their personal enrollment adviser on that day. Advance registration is required for both events. To register or obtain more information, visit keystone.edu/ admissions, call (877) 4-COLLEGE or e-mail admissions@keystone.edu.

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The Friends of the Abington Community Library will hold their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Ryon Room at the library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. New members are invited to attend. Call 570-587-3440 for more information.

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Keystone College will host a ServSafe certification course on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Fireplace Lounge of the Hibbard Campus Center at Keystone’s La Plume campus. The training will cover topics involving food-borne illnesses and health risks that commercial food service establishments must learn in order to provide safe food for customers. The in-class component of the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue to approximately 5:30 p.m., depending upon completion of the exam. Participants are expected to review the ServSafe textbook for a minimum of 7.5 hours prior to the scheduled course. The program cost is $160 and includes a textbook, lunch and a one hour United States Department of Agriculture presentation. Due to the self-study requirement, participants must register no later than seven days prior to the class. Upon registration, manuals will be mailed to participants. To register, call Brenda Lidy at 570-945-8334 or email brenda. lidy@keystone.edu. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulations state that a food service establishment should employ or designate at least one certified

supervisory employee who has completed and passed an approved certification course. ServSafe, a nationally recognized certification program for safe food handling practices, meets Pennsylvania’s regulations and is accredited by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

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The Waverly Preschool, located inside of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, is now accepting registrations for the 2015-’16 school year. The school offers three programs: a three-year-old, two-day program with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays; a four-year-old, threeday program with classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and a new four-year-old, five-day program with classes on weekdays. All classes run from 9-11:30 a.m. and offer an optional extra day class from 12:30-3 p.m. on Tuesdays (four-year-olds) and Wednesdays (three-year-olds). There is also an optional daily extra hour, “Lunch Bunch,” running from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call Kathy Davis, owner/director at 570-586-2654 for more information or visit waverlypreschool.com. The Waverly Preschool is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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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. SPECIAL EVENTS Beginning Thursday, Jan. 22: Stress Reduction Class CALM of NEPA will host an eightweek Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction class to help participants reduce stress, anxiety and fears. The series begins on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6:30-9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church Auditorium, 1101 Willow St., Peckville. For more information or to register, call Phil Sallavanti at 570-351-5611 or email calmofnepa@gmail.com. Saturday, Feb. 7: Competition Scheduled The University of Scranton will host the 16th annual Northeast Pennsylvania Brain Bee for high school students in grades nine through 12 on Saturday, Feb. 7. The competition begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center on campus. The 2015 Northeast PA Brain Bee encourages high school students to study the brain and how it relates to intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movements, stress, aging, sleep and brain disorders. All questions for the competition will be drawn from “Brain Facts,” a book about the brain and nervous system published by the Society for Neuroscience. Sponsored by the neuroscience program at the university and the Scranton Neuroscience Society, the Brain Bee is offered free of charge; registration is required to participate and must be completed on or before Saturday, Jan. 31. The winner of the Northeast PA Brain Bee will be invited to participate in the National Brain Bee, which will be held in Baltimore, Md. For more information or to register online, visit sites.google.com/ site/nepabrainbee/or contact Robert Waldeck, Ph.D., program director and associate professor of biology, at 570941-4324 or robert.waldeck@scranton. edu.

MEETING NOTICES Veterans of Foreign Wars The Abington Memorial Post No. 7069 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Glenburn 4-H The Glenburn 4-H Club is open to young people ages 8-19 who would either like to learn how to sew or know how and would like to learn new skills. Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup are instructors. Call 570-563-1369 for more information. Social Singles Club A social singles club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month 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. SPECIAL NOTICES Winter Hours Winter hours for the Newton Recreation Center, 1814 Newton-Ransom Blvd., will be weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3-8:30 p.m. Saturday hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday hours will be from noon to 5 p.m. These hours will run through Sunday, May 31. Permits Required Clarks Summit Borough officials would like to remind residents that burn permits are required in the borough, even for recreational burning. Call 570586-9316 for more information. Reflective Address Markers The Fleetville Volunteer Fire Co. is selling reflective address markers for the residents of Benton Township. Organizers say that the markers are highly visible day and night, with reflective material on both sides. They are also fade-resistant and will last for years. Markers are $20 and will help the fire department find residences quickly in case of an emergency. Call 570-9453139 for more information or to place an order. Assistance Available The Voluntary Action Center

(VAC), 538 Spruce St., Scranton, was recently awarded a grant to help seniors age 60 and older enroll in SNAP, formerly food stamps. Officials say that the Senior SNAP Enrollment Initiative Grant will increase the enrollment of senior citizens residing in Lackawanna County in the SNAP program and that approximately two out of three senior citizens who qualify to receive SNAP are missing out on benefits. Senior citizens who have an income at or below $1,916 for single individuals or $2,585 for married couples and resources under $9,000, excluding primary home, vehicle and other items, could qualify for SNAP benefits. Call Jennifer Wynn at 570-347-5616 or email jwynn@vacnepa.org for more information. Volunteers Needed The borough of Clarks Green is recruiting residents to serve on various boards and commissions. These include the borough’s zoning hearing board, board of health, planning commission and shade tree commission. Residents should send letters of interest to Clarks Green Borough, 104 N. Abington Road, or email them to jbrown@clarksgreen.info. Call 570-586-4446 for more information. Preschool Available The Oppenheim Family Children’s Center at Keystone College is accepting new enrollees. Located on Keystone’s campus in La Plume, the program offers several preschool program options for children three to five years old. Children must be three years old by Sept. 1 to participate. Preschoolers will receive developmentally appropriate educational services provided by qualified early-childhood professionals. The center also serves as a training site for students majoring in education and related fields at Keystone College. Licensed and inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, the center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and has earned a “Four-Star” rating by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning Quality Rating System. This designation recognizes child care facilities which exceed state requirePlease see CALENDAR, Page 7

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For the late Mike Pivovarnick, life was his family and his pets. When one or both was in danger, he knew he had to spring to action. On the night of Wednesday, Jan. 7, Pivovarnick lost his life when his Scott Township residence caught on fire. Having initially made it out safely, Pivovarnick returned inside his house to try to rescue the family golden retriever, Daisy, who was found alive several days later. Pivovarnick left behind his wife, Jane, a son, Matt and two daughters, Kathryn and Liliana. The Pivovarnick family has been parishioners at Our Lady of the Snows/ Church of St. Benedict for more than ten years and their children all attended Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green. Both the parish and the school are now trying to help the surviving family members recover after the tragedy. Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, is the drop-off point for clothing donations for the family. For Jane Pivovarnick, donations are asked of size 9 women’s shoes, slip-on tops in size 1x and stretch waist pants in size large. For son Matt, men’s shoes are needed in size 14, pants are needed with a 40-inch waist and 30 length and shirts in size 2x. For Liliana, shoes are needed in size eight and a half,

pants in size eight and tops in size large. The Our Lady of Peace student council is also holding a collection of housewares for the kitchen and bathroom that can also be dropped off at the church. Mike Pivovarnick’s cousin, Tracy Doherty Mercuri, created a GoFundMe campaign to benefit the family. Mercuri said she wanted to do what she could to help. “I am not sure what they will use it for,” she said. “But I do know they lost everything except for the clothes on their backs, so I imagine they will use it for necessities. I honestly do not think they have thought that far ahead yet as this was such a tragic shock.” The GoFundMe site is at gofundme. com/jvhl7g. Although the initial $5,000 goal has been reached, donations are still being accepted. A benefit pasta dinner for the family is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4-6 p.m. at the Scott Township Hose Co., Station 36, 1027 Montdale Road. Tickets are $8 and are available through Cindee Williams, 570-877-2051. “Mike was one that could make you laugh, he loved his family and he loved his dogs,” Mercuri said. “He had a positive energy about him and he will certainly be missed. Family get-togethers will not be the same, but knowing our family, the laughter will go on and memories will be shared.”

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ments. Call 570-945-8260 or email childrencenter@keystone.edu for more information. Volunteers Needed Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia has ways for Lackawanna County to help grant the wishes of children living with life-threatening medical conditions. Local residents are encouraged to become a wish volunteer and/or refer a child to Make-A-Wish. Currently, the local Make-A-Wish chapter is working to grant 20 wishes in Lackawanna County and it needs kindhearted individuals to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship in order to assist with wish fulfillment. Since 1988, there have been 220 wishes granted in Lackawanna County. To become a wish volunteer, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check and attend a training session. Every wish starts with a referral — in fact, a wish is not possible without one. Be the start of a wish-come-true today by referring a child who is between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 and has a life-threatening medical condition. To learn more about referring a child or becoming a volunteer, please contact Maggie O’Brien at 570-341-9474 or visit greaterpawv.wish.org. Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children. Currently, the local chapter is one of the most active in the country, having fulfilled more than 15,000 wishes. For more information, please call Make-AWish at (800) 676-9474 or visit its website at greaterpawv.wish.org. Clarks Green Shade Trees The Clarks Green Shade Tree Commission is seeking to assist borough residents by providing free or low-cost trees for resident properties. The commission is also looking for volunteers for plantings, scheduled in November and April, as well as attendees for its monthly meetings. Residents interested in either free or low cost trees for their properties are asked to contact the commission by emailing Jan Brown at jbrown@clarksgreen.info or by calling her at 570-5864446. Volunteers Needed

Serving Seniors Inc. is seeking dedicated and caring people of all ages to provide friendly visits and companionship to residents in long term care and personal care homes within Lackawanna County. Visitation volunteers will help to improve the quality of life of an older adult. Training is provided. Call Lisa M. Torch at 570-344-3931 for more information. Ombudsmen Needed Serving Seniors is in need of volunteers for its Ombudsman (Resident Rights’ Advocate) Program. Volunteer ombudsmen are community neighbors who are specially trained to help clarify responsibilities and the rights of consumers in long-term living facilities. Applicants need to be available for a few hours a month, older than age 18 and concerned about the rights of nursing home and assisted living/personal care home residents. Call Lisa M. Torch at 570-344-3931 for more information. Volunteer Opportunities The Voluntary Action Center, a United Way agency, matches volunteers with volunteer opportunities at more than 100 nonprofit agencies in Lackawanna County. Visit the Voluntary Action Center’s website at vacnepa.org to learn more or call 570-347-5616 for more information. Used Clothing Drop Off Shed The Church of the Epiphany, 25 Church Hill Road, Glenburn, is sponsoring a used clothing drop off shed, which is located in the church parking lot. All clothing, sneakers, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes and stuffed toys will be accepted. Organizers are asking that no rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods be placed in the shed. Donations will not be cut up or shredded. The items will be sent to people who can use them either in the United States or internationally. Donations are tax deductible and receipts are located on the shed. If possible, please place items in tied or closed bags. Items Needed The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp., is requesting donations of the following items: blankets, sheets, towels, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper towels, dish soap, kitty litter, puppy chow, kitten food, dog food, cat and dog toys and gift cards. Call 570-586-3700 or email info@griffinpondanimalshelter.

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Park Survey The Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB) is conducting an online survey in order to gauge public interest and participating in the Abington Area Park community as well as to help the park better serve residents’ needs. Those interested in participating can visit abingtonparks.com and follow directions to the survey. Donations Needed The Benton Township Lions Club, in cooperation with Abington Memorial Post 7069, Veterans of Foreign Wars, has placed a deposit box for eye glasses and hearing aids at the post home, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. The yellow box is in front of the post and is clearly marked for deposits. Online Fundraiser An internet-based fundraiser is available for Abington-area residents who would like to help the Abington Area Community Park raise needed funds. If you use goodsearch.com and enter the Abington Area Community Park as your selected charity, one cent from each web search that you do through their site or toolbar addition to your browser will go toward benefiting the park’s various initiatives. Pavilion Rentals Available The Lakeside Pavilion at the Abington Area Community Park, located at the intersection of Winola Road and Grove St., is available for rentals. Amenities include the use of Eston Wilson Lake, the boundless playground, soccer and softball fields, hiking and nature trails and a dog park. Handicapped-accessible parking is also available. Reservation forms are available at the Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 S. State St., or online at abingtonparks. com. Call 570-585-4811 for more information. Dining/Meeting Room Available The dining/meeting room at Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, is available for rental and catering. Call the post at 570-586-9821, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for more information. Help for Disabled Persons Lackawanna County Coordinated Transportation is offering reduced-fare transportation to persons with disabilities living in rural areas of the county. Those eligible must live in Lackawanna County, be 18 to 64 years old, and have JANUARY 15, 2015

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SPORTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS Free Yoga Class The Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of the Morgan Highway and Grove St., is sponsoring a free yoga class on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m., instructed by Tina Young. Yoga Classes for Seniors A yoga class for beginners is offered to seniors 55 years of age and older at the Abington Senior Center, 1151 Winola Road. The class is held each Monday at the center from 11:15 a.m. to noon. A fee of $4 per class is required to help pay for the professional instructor. Call 570586-8996 for more information. Zumba Classes Zumba classes will be held at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, on Mondays and Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. and on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. Call Diane Hibble at 570-878-8212 for more information.

CHURCH EVENTS Weekly Children’s Program The Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, hosts a weekly series every Friday for children from three years old to fifth-grade level from 6:307:45 p.m. The “Badge of Honor” program will feature Biblical and character education while providing children the opportunity to earn merit badges. Call 570-587-2280 for more information. Countryside Community Church Events The following is a list of events taking place at the Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Newton Twp. • Bible study is held on Monday mornings at 10 a.m., followed by a prayer group at 11:30 a.m. • The “Pins and Needles” sewing group meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. • Choir rehearsal is held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from September through May. Please see CALENDAR, Page 15

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Students from five foreign nations will have the opportunity to live and learn in the United States thanks to a new program at Keystone College sponsored by the inaugural Professor Jay Nathan, Ph.D. Endowed Cultural Immersion Program Scholarship. Beginning in the summer of 2016, the Dr. Jay Nathan Endowed Cultural Immersion Program Scholarship will host between five and 10 college-aged students from the nations of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kozovo, Nepal and India for a three-to-four week period. The students will live in Keystone residence halls and participate in educational programs and discussions on campus and throughout northeast Pennsylvania. They will also visit other cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, D.C.

The cultural exchange program was made possible through funding and expertise provided by Professor Jay Nathan, Ph.D., a longtime resident of Clarks Summit. According to campus officials, Nathan has a long and distinguished career in international business and in helping students from poor and developing nations, especially those who are economically disadvantaged, experience the benefits of cultural diversity. Among his accomplishments, Nathan was a Fulbright Scholar to Kazakhstan and a visiting professor and doctoral adviser at Eurasian National University in Astana, Kazakhstan. He is an honorable professor at Karaganda University of Economics in Kazakhstan and is a recognized author and expert on Kazakhstan’s economy and culture.

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The Dr. Jay Nathan Endowed Cultural Immersion Program Scholarship at Keystone College will host between five and 10 college-aged students from Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kozovo, Nepal and India for a three-to-four week period. Dr. Nathan is a resident of Clarks Summit.

‘Frozen’ Fun

Clarks Summit-based attorney Paul Keeler and family will host a free winter fun fest at South Abington Park on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winter games, a deejay and a snowman building contest will be part of the day’s activities. People can transform their friends into snowmen out of provided arts and crafts materials and props brought from home. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be provided. Elsa and Olaf from “Frozen” will also be on-hand for photo opportunities. Participants in the event may bring canned food items for the Dalton Food Pantry.

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‘Art is Natural’ Abington Heights High School freshman art student Colin McIntyre recently received a certificate of appreciation for his participation in a flag design contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association for Youth Art Month. The flag theme was “Art is Natural,” with a design intended to represent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. McIntyre is a student in Eileen Healey’s Art 1 class.

Bolthouse Recognized

The Greater Scranton Roaring Ramblers Chapter of Toastmasters International recently recognized Clarks Summit resident Ellen Bolthouse with the “Distinguisted Toastmasters Award.” Bolthouse is a charter member of the chapter. The “Distinguished Toastmasters Award” is the highest award Toastmasters International can bestow on a member and it recognizes both communication and leadership skills. Besides Bolthouse, Stephanie Minkoff was recognized with the Toastmasters’ Advanced Communicator Silver and Advanced Leadership Bronze awards.

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Patti Zaleski, president of the tenant association at Bedford Tower Apartments in Clarks Summit, recently presented Waverly resident Nina Sampogne, Miss Pennsylvania USA Ambassador Preteen, with roses in recognition of her several volunteer piano performances at the apartments.

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For Fleetville resident Peter Tafuri, some of the most famous and influential people in Italy really aren’t all that famous — that is, not anymore. In his book, “Famous Italians You Probably Never Heard Of,” Tafuri reveals more than 30 of Italy’s most famous and occasionally infamous people who have lost their popularity over the ages. Putting aside the well-known Archimedes, Julius Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci and Columbus, he shines the light on personalities such as Milo of Croton, Aetius the Great, Giovanni Paoli and Queen Mary Stuart. Meet writer, book dealer and freelance scholar Peter Tafuri… You wrote these chapters as independent pieces for your column, “Pete’s Page,” for the Sons and Daughters of Italy. Can you tell us a little about your column or the organization as a whole? The Sons and Daughters of Italy was founded more than a century ago as a fraternal and mutual aid society and is open to anyone of Italian descent and their spouses. It has expanded into a general charitable and philanthropic organization and each lodge donates money to local causes and people in need. I belong to the Enrico Caruso Lodge; our president, Beverly Occulto, writes and prints a newsletter for the members, to which I contribute a column on some aspect of Italian culture. These also appear in some leading Italian-American publications: The Sons and Daughters of Italy Times, The Italo-Americano and The Italian Tribune. What inspired you to write these articles and compile them into “Famous Italians?” Did you have a specific mission when you set out to publish your articles as a collected book? I’ve had a lifelong love of history and like to share what I consider fascinating information with others. I tried to make the articles interesting and accessible rather than academic. I also thought it was important to give people who played their part in history but have often gotten relatively little notice to some attention. On the cover of the book, you labeled

it as a “biography and history,” but it’s really quite accessible to people who may be intimidated by the subjects. Was this the intention when you wrote it? Yes, which I think is especially important in these times when cultural illiteracy is becoming more and more of a problem. Hopefully people will enjoy reading the book and be inspired to delve further into the subject. Did this book require a lot of research on your part? Yes, but a lot of it is spread out over a period of over 50 years that I’ve been interested in the subject. Before writing, I did more current research to brush up on my knowledge, and make sure I had all the facts straight. Where do your ideas come from? How did you come to find the people you put in your book? Even as a child I was fascinated by history and was fortunate to have members of my large extended family tell me historical anecdotes and stories. I was lucky enough to have access to books, so I found out a lot on my own. I chose the subjects pretty much at random, people who did important and/or interesting things and have not always gotten the recognition they deserve, or whose stories have been misconstrued, such as Antonio Solieri, who in real life helped Mozart, unlike the false depiction in the movie “Amadeus.” Now that you’ve written “Famous Italians,” can readers expect more writing from you, whether it’s on Pete’s Page or in Fleetville resident Peter Tafuri, author of “Famous Italians You Probably Never Heard the form of another book? Of,” will host a book signing this Saturday, Jan. 17, beginning at 2 p.m. at Library ExYes; writing is a lot of work, but a labor press, located on the second floor of the Mall at Steamtown in Scranton. of love. My next article will probably be on the Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius, and others will hopefully follow as whimsy takes me. How can readers discover more about you and your work? The easiest way is to look for “Famous Italians” on Amazon, where they can look inside the book online and read a biographical sketch about me. I’ll also be signing copies of my book on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Library Express on the second floor of the Mall at Steamtown in Scranton.

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Rachel Smertz has been involved in many state events during her years at Abington Heights. Four times with the Lady Comets tennis program and three times with the girls swim team, the senior certainly knows all about the prestige of participating at the state’s highest competition. But, for once, she would like to see how it feels to do so individually — to see how the butterflies in her stomach would feel when she’s out there by herself. “I’m hoping to [go solo] this year, it’s my goal,” Smertz said. “I started training early this year and working on gaining more muscle. This season, I’m really focusing in because it’s my senior year and I want to make the best of it.” Smertz’s four appearances in tennis came with her teammates for the state team championships and the three times in swimming were all as part of relay teams. “She’s made it to states every year since she was a freshman, always part of a winning relay,” Abington Heights girls swim coach Mary Gromelski said. “I’m hoping it is [her time]; I’m sure it is.” Smertz may have plenty of options when it comes down to picking which races she will compete in at the District 2 Championships. Her versatility has come in handy over the years, a fact Gromelski really appreciates. “Rachel is my go-to swimmer. I can put her in anything, and she’s going to give me 150 percent,” Gromelski said. “Her true events though; she’s a great 100 backstroker and a phenomenal 100 freestyle, 50 freer. You can put her in any event. She’s a utility swimmer, good in the 200 and 500 freestyles and she trains well. She is a true athlete.” Not only is she versatile, but she willingly participates in anything her coaches ask her to. “It doesn’t matter what you put her in; she never, ever, complained,” Gromelski said. Smertz is savvy enough to know that

her best event and her favorite event are not the same and that made her that much more coachable. Her favorite event is the 100-meter backstroke, where she feels confident that she has the tools to be a success in that race. “In backstroke, you need a lot of strength and endurance in your legs,” Smertz said. “I have a lot of leg strength, and that helps me in that event. I just like it because it’s not freestyle and we do a lot of freestyle in practice, so it’s something different.” But that may not be her best event to qualify for states as an individual. She is strong in the two longest freestyle races, the 200- and 500-meter events. “Maybe [I will qualify in] one of the distance events, I’m better at distance than sprinting, so maybe the 200 or 500. I like backstroke and freestyle better than butterfly and breaststroke,” Smertz said. “I was kind of close in the 500, but I’ve got a lot of work to do.” She does not shy away from hard work, especially in the pool, where the senior seems to have found a real comfort zone. “Whenever I’m swimming, I’m always happier, it keeps me active,” Smertz said. “I just like feeling successful and working hard and knowing that I can see the results of the work I put in.” While she may feel relaxed in the pool, Smertz has a hidden determination that belies the smile on her face. “I am pretty hard on myself about times I get in meets, but our coaches train us really hard and I trust what they’re making us do now is going to pay off at districts, that’s the big meet we work for,” Smertz said. “I think if you talk to any one of her coaches they would say the same thing as far as her dedication and her work ethic,” Gromelski said. “She’s just a talented young lady.” Not only is she talented, but she is also well-respected by her peers, who have voted the senior a team captain in both tennis and swimming. “It felt good being a senior; [I’m] just taking experiences from past captains and incorporating that into how I led the

team,” Smertz said. “It was pretty fun, just knowing I was at the top now.” It has helped forge binding friendships on the team, making the Lady Comets a tight-knit group. “Everyone is so close on the team, everyone gets along and I have a lot of close friendships, so it’s good,” Smertz said. “A lot of my best friends are on both the tennis and swim teams.” That can help when the team holds practice before school, a time when true desire and determination to improve have to overcome the grogginess of waking up so early in the day. Even self-motivated typeA people can be tempted by the comfort of staying in one’s own bed while it’s still dark, but Smertz shines at those moments. “She’s the one that you see at the 6 a.m. practice, then you see her at practice right after school, you see her leading the dry land, the lifting and all that,” Gromelski said. “We have a core group that have been and are die-hard swimmers. The swim team has a good work ethic and they are very intelligent kids. They’re all in honors classes, AP classes, they are just a strong, smart group. That typifies Rachel.” It is how she has approached all the sports she has played, and looking to major in physical therapy would keep her in a position of trying to get the best from others with hard work. That all started at a young age, in her favorite sport. “My favorite sport is swimming, just because I’ve been doing it since I was very young, and tennis I just started when I got to high school,” Smertz said. “I used to play soccer and softball, but I started tennis when I got here. Other than just hitting around with my family, I never took it seriously until high school. It’s in my family; my brother was on the team. I was on the age group swim team; I started when I was six.” While her athleticism enabled her to pick up tennis quickly enough, she has been able to refrain from being boastful about her talent. “She’s not conceited, she’s very downto-earth,” Gromelski said. “She made it to states in tennis. [You’re like] Hey, how was JANUARY 15, 2015

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states? ‘It was great, thanks for asking,’ and she was done with it. She’s a very classy kid.”

Abington Heights’ Rachel Smertz is known both for her skills on the tennis court and in the pool. This year, she hopes to qualify for state championships in swimming.

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Call 570-587-3206 or visit countryside-church.org for more information. Clarks Green UMC Events The following is a list of events taking place at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road. • Sunday Drive Discussion will be held on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church lounge. Sunday Drive Discussion is an open-forum conversation on contemporary questions and spiritual living in a secular world. • A Christian book study is held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church lounge. Come and enjoy thought-provoking studies of Christian authors with diverse perspectives. • Tae Kwon Do classes for all ages are held at the church. Children’s classes are held Monday through Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and adult classes are held on Saturdays from 7-8:30 a.m. Classes are open to the public for nominal prices. • Exercise classes are held at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. Classes are open to the public for nominal prices. Call 570-586-8946 for more information on these events. Bible Study Bible Study will be held at the Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. For more information, call 570587-3206 or visit countryside-church. org. Sunday School The Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road, is offering a refurbished nursery and children’s Sunday school during Sunday services. Call the church at 570-587-2578 for more information. SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Support Groups Available The Lung Cancer Alliance is hosting a support group for children ages 5-18 who have a loved one with cancer that meets on the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton. A support group for children ages 5-18 with cancer meets the first and third Monday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at Timmy’s Town Center in the Mall at Steamtown. Call Rita Fenton at 570-586-0179 for

more information on both groups. Eating Disorder Support Group Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will host a weekly eating disorder support group on Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m.,in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. The group is limited to those 18 years of age and older and the fee is $5 per session. According to organizers, the group will help support those with eating disorders on their journey towards recovery. The focus of meetings will be determined by the needs of the group. Some sample topics include mindfulness, intuitive eating, body image, perception of others and self-care. For more information, to register for the group or for any questions regarding this group or individual treatment options, call 570-348-6269. 12-Step Program The Waverly United Methodist Church, 105 Church St., is hosting a support group for Christians who are in recovery from various addictions that uses the 12-step program as well as related scripture readings. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon and on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. Call Theresa at 570-587-2081 for more information on Tuesday meetings and Nancy at 570-878-7408 for more information on Wednesday meetings. Call Pastor Barbara Snyder at 570-586-8166 or Ron Hackman at 570-586-1043 for general information. Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania hosts a support group meeting at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. For reservations, contact Rhonda Falk, 570585-8099, or Rita Fenton, 570-342-1776 (work) or 570-586-0179 (home). Lung Cancer Support Group A newly-formed support group for people with lung cancer and their caretakers will meet at the Center for Comprehensive Care, 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 7, Scranton, every first Wednesday of the month. Call Rita Fenton at 570-586-0179 for more information. Families Helping Families Families Helping Families meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday during the school year at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Sum-

mit. This support group, provided by the library and the Clearbrook Foundation, gives families who face drug and alcohol addiction a place to find support, education and information. Lupus Support Group The Tunkhannock-area monthly lupus support group meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Tunkhannock Library, 220 W. Tioga St.,

Vegetable Meeting Planned Lackawanna County residents are invited to join other local commercial vegetable growers at the Northeast Vegetable Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Co., 1890 Newton-Ransom Blvd. This program is an opportunity for growers to hear from specialists conducting the latest vegetable research. Registration is $25 per person if

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