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Abington municipalities have good news for 2019 tax year By ClaytoN ovER StaFF Writer
While most residents won’t see much change in tax rates for 2019, Clarks Summit residents will actually get a small break. The 2019 budget approved by council members there will lower taxes by two mills, to 31.5 mills, for the coming year. A house assessed at $18,000, the median residential assessment in the borough according to 2014 county assessor’s office information, will carry a municipal real estate tax bill of $567 under next year’s municipal tax rate. The tax decrease will save a resident with a home assessed at that figure $36 when compared to bills under the previous rate of 33.5 mills. A mill is a $1 tax on every $1,000 of real estate’s assessed value. The decrease is possible as the borough nears early payment of a 10-year, $1.5 million loan used to cover the majority of a $1.99 million settlement from a court case involving Grandview Street and a South Abington Twp. housing development. Over the last few years, borough officials worked to use any excess revenue and savings from cost-cutting measures and refinancing to get ahead on the loan, Councilman Vince Cruciani said. In 2003, borough council voted to close a portion of Grandview Street, the sole road leading to the site, after residents raised concerns that traffic increases from the development would threaten safety. A county judge ruled the borough could close the street, but developers sued for damages because the closure forced them to construct other roads to access the site. After a long court battle, council voted to settle the case for $1.99 million in December 2009. The borough took out a $1.5 million loan in 2010 to pay for the bulk of the settlement and enacted a 4-mill debt service tax to pay it back. Officials used $500,000 from the borough’s capital reserve fund to pay the remainder of the settlement. Borough residents could get another break next year: borough officials plan to pay off the remaining debt from the loan next year and eliminate the remaining two mills of the debt service tax for the 2020 budget, furthering lightening residents’ tax load, borough Manager Virginia Kehoe said. Despite holding taxes steady at 16.5 mills, South Abington Twp.’s 2019 budget includes funding for a new maintenance shed across Shady Lane Road from the township building, 104 Shady Lane Road, township Manager
Budgets in the Abingt g ons La Plume
Benton
2019 Budget: $300,000 Millage rate: 10 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $28.45 ($6,393 median assessed residential propery value)
2019 Budget: $690,000 Millage rate: 9 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $94.50 ($10,500 median assessed residential propery value)
Scott 2019 Budget: $1,870,983 Millage rate: 14 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $210 ($15,000 median assessed residential propery value)
Waverly Dalton 2019 Budget: $1,040,132 Millage rate: 37.7 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $565.50 ($15,000 median assessed residential propery value)
North Abington
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Clarrks Green
Scranton
West Abington
2019 Budget: $61,627 Millage rate: 8 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $132 ($16,500 median assessed residential property value)
2019 Budget: $1,311,847 Millage rate:: 12.35 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $370.50 ($30,000 median assessed residential propery value)
2019 Budget: $1,082,491 Millag ge rate: 15 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $309.38 ($20,625 median assessed residential propery value)
Clarks Summit
Glenburn 2019 Budget: $503,586 Millage rate: 6 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $106.88 ($17,814 median assessed residential propery value)
2019 Budget: $2,972,964 Millage rate: 31.5 mills Tax increase: Two mills Me edian tax bill for property owners: $567 ($18,000 median assessed residential propery value)
South Abington Newton
Ransom
2019 Budget: $971,943 Millage rate: 10 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $190 ($19,000 median assessed residential propery value)
2019 Budget: $1,005,685 Millage rate: 7 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for property owners: $98 ($14,000 median assessed residential propery value)
2019 Budget: $8,007,509 Millage rate: 16.5 mills Tax increase: None Median tax bill for prop perty owners: $346.50 ($21,000 median assessed residential propery value) KEVIN O’N NEILL / STAFF ARTIST
David O’Neill said. The project will cost about $500,000, O’Neill said. Dalton residents also got some good news for 2019: the borough’s budget does not include a tax increase, said Councilman Bill Montgomery. It’s the first time since officials passed the
2014 budget that taxes will remain static over two years. Over the past four years, municipal taxes rose 17.5 mills to the current rate of 37.7 mills. Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter
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It’s the little things S. Abington Twp. — People in the Abington community are good at caring for each other. With open hearts and outstretched hands, they make a difference. This is evident at The Pines Senior Living, a family-owned and run business on the Morgan Highway. The vision of Dan Millet and his son Tim, The Pines opened in 2015. Millet sisters, Mari Doherty and Stacie Rechlicz, now help run the facility. Doherty is the director of human resources. Rechlicz serves as administrator. The Pines offers several living options for residents, including care in a separate wing, called Evergreen, for patients who have memory loss. The Millet family has created a safe family atmosphere that means a lot to those who live and
work there. “It was a passion of my brother’s. He felt we needed something different in the way of senior care that tied more to a hospitality model,” Rechlicz shared. “The design of the building was intentional. It doesn’t have an institutional feel …It’s about making people feel special and I think we try and do that here.” “A lot of the residents we knew growing up,” Rechlicz continued. “They were family friends. We have known people in the community that are here now living with us. So it really is a family, from the administrative part of JeFFery ManWarren / FOr abingtOn Suburban it, as well as the resident population who have Girl Scout Daisy Troop 50768 visited residents at The Pines and shared become like family. We Christmas carols and gifts. From left, frist row: Susan Minzak, Hailey Polcha, also can’t say enough Caitlin Cahill, Sophia Gorham and Arianna Jarvis. Second row: Courtney about the staff. Please see Little, Page 6
Vangasbeck, Zoey Winters, Elizabeth Hill, Haylee Davidson, Conner Davidson and Lyric Womer, troop leader.
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2018: A year of joy and sorrow, part II As we enter 2019 and look back on the past year, there is much to be thankful for and much to remember. As I mentioned here last week, it may sometimes seem like not much happens in a small community like the Abingtons, but 2018 was full of both joy and sorrow. There is so much to remember, I couldn’t fit my full year in review piece in one edition. So, last week’s piece started in January and brought us through the first half of the year, and this week’s picks up in July, concluding with December. July Dobby the Skinny Pig was arguably one of the cutest faces published in the Suburban for the year. The Waverly Community House’s Instagram star and children’s program pet was featured on the front page on July 5. “Skinny pigs are a mostly hairless variety of guinea pig and Dobby — named for a house-elf from the Harry Potter series — is about a year and a half old,” explained the article. “He has lived at the Comm in the After School program area for most of his life, delighting students and staffers alike.” Some other highlights of the month included the Rotary Club of the Abingtons’ annual fireworks event, Abington National’s District 17 Little League baseball championship win and the Abington Business and Professional Association’s downtown SummitFest event. August August brought with it Our Lady of the Snows Parish’s Annual Country Bazaar at St. Benedict’s Church, The Waverly Community House’s Camp Create and the Lackawanna State Park’s Bio Blitz event, just to name a few. At the Bio Blitz, scientists and other volunteers gathered to identify insects, plants, birds and other wildlife. “I was doing research at Fullers Overlook Farms in Waverly and someone there told me about the Bio Blitz,” said Margaret Rose Pasamen, a senior Conservation Biology major at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in a story published in the Aug. 30 edition of the Suburban. “The Bio Blitz is interesting and a nice way to end the summer.” September September was a month full of excitement in the Please see A year, Page 7
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR UPCOMING JAN. 3 & 9 American Red Cross Blood Drives: Thursday, Jan. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clarks Summit State Hospital, Newton Hall and Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1-6 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany. Give the gift of life – make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-7332767. As a thank-you for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give Dec. 20 through Jan. 6 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Trinity Early Learning Center Open House: Monday, Jan. 7, 5-7 p.m. Information will be available for the center’s 3-, 4- and 5-year-old preschool classes. Classes for 3-year-olds meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Classes for 4-year-olds meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. The Kindergarten Readiness class for 5-year-olds, meets five days a week, 8:4511:45 a.m. There are three- or four-day options as well. This class is for children who will be five years old by Aug. 31 but will not be going to Kindergarten in September. For more information, contact Carole in the office at 570587-1088. Registration for these classes for the 2019/20 school year will begin in midJanuary. JAN. 8 Mysteries and Detectives Book Club meeting: The next meeting of the Mysteries and Detectives Book Club will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. The selections for January will be
various short stories by O’Henry, E. W. Hornung and Edgar Wallace. The author for February will be Carl Hiaasen.
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Rec center: The Newton Recreation Center, 1814 Newton-Ransom Blvd., began its fall hours. They are: weekdays 3:30-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Fall programs include: open volleyball on Mondays, 6-8 p.m., $2 per player, ages 18 and older; pickleball, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m, $2 per player, ages 18 and older; sensory play, Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., free, ages 0-3; and open basketball, Fridays, 6-8 p.m., $2 per player, ages 18 and older. For more info: call 570-586-7808. Bookmobile stops: The Lackawanna County Library System Bookmobile will make two Clarks Summit stops at Cole Village Apartments, Williams Street, from 2:15-2:45 p.m. and Applewood Acres Apartments, 405 Hamilton Terrace from 3–4 p.m. on Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9. For more information, call 570-348-3000, ext. 3004. State rep. outreach: A staff member from state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office will provide outreach assistance from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of the month, alternating between the Clarks Green Borough Building, 104 N. Abington Road and the South Abington Township Building’s secondfloor meeting room, 104 Shady Lane Road in Chinchilla. Flynn’s staff can help with PennDOT paperwork, LIHEAP winter heating assistance, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, PACE/PACENET prescription-drug coverage, unclaimed property searches and any other state-related matter. Call 570-342-4348 for more information.
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An incorrect identification was published under this photo in the dec. 20 edition of the Abington Suburban. The caption should have read: This picture was taken around 1903, before the Northern Electric Railway built trolley lines. To the left of the men in the center is where the post office is today on South State Street. The issue of mud and deep ruts in dirt roads is evident. This picture was published in Keen Pharmacy's booklet 'Clarks Summit in the Early Years of the Century,' part of a collection owned by Charles Kumpas.
Coming up in January at the Abington Community Library CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Community Library will host the following events throughout the month. Stop by the library or call 570-587-3440 to register as necessary for classes and events. For more information, visit lclshome.org/abington and follow the library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
your home with essential oils. Find out why it’s important to know what you’re using to clean, and what role it plays in your health. Optional: create an all-purpose spray at the end of class ($7 materials fee). Mystery Book Club meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Short stories: “Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry, a Raffles short story by E. W. Hornung, All ages and “Four Square Jane” by Pet Adoption Day, SaturEdgar Wallace. day, Jan. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Craft ‘N Chat, Thursday, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Jan. 10 and 24, 6-8 p.m. Bring staff will be on hand with a your project to work on. No few of their furry friends to registration required. discuss the adoption process All Day Craft ‘N Chat, and answer questions. Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 Winter Challenge for all p.m. Do you knit, bead, make ages begins Monday, Jan. 14. rugs, hand stitch or do any Contact the Suburban: 570348-9185; suburbanweekly@ Join the Winter Challenge: kind of handcraft? Come to timesshamrock.com read and complete activities share ideas, show off your to earn prizes. Register the work and get another craftwhole family. er’s eye and perception. Chat Insulin Support Group, and meet your neighbors THE VOICE OF COURT NOTES Thursday, Jan. 17 from 6-8:30 while you work on your craft. THE ABINGTONS p.m. Are you using or thinkBring any project you’re MARRIAGE LICENSE ing of using an insulin pump working on. No registration A publication of Times■ Stephen Audritsh and to manage your diabetes? required. Rowena Briones Tamaki, both of Shamrock Community Join insulin pump users InBody570 scan, SaturClarks Summit. Newspaper Group with/without a sensor in a day , Jan. 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 149 Penn Ave group setting to share and Ready to start the year off Scranton, PA 18503 ■ Yvonne M. Mastromatteo, talk about your experiences. right? 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Gonzalez and Alice Manley the Abington Business and ing, Monday, Jan. 14, 6-7:30 Marc Gonzalez-Cellier to 570-348-9100, ext. 9285 Professionals Association. p.m. Paint “Cardinal” for Stephen and Lois Gris; a propamanley yourself or to give away. Beerty at 454 Maggies Road, @timesshamrock.com Adults South Abington Twp., for ginners welcome. Limited to $33,000. Papercrafting: Tips, Tools eight participants. Cost: mateAdvertising Account ■ David P. Bollermann, & Techniques with Maria rials fee of $25 per person due Executives Swiftwater, to John, Beverly and Pappa, Thursday, Jan. 3, 6-8 at time of class. All materials Cali Nataloni April Anne Pish, and Casey p.m. Learn some techniques will be provided. Facilitated 570-348-9100, ext. 5458 Daniel Herliky, Benton Twp.; a to add a little “wow” to your by artist Mark Perry. property at rear Route 107, cnataloni Benton Twp., for $163,745. paper craft creations. 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Clayton Over Library board meetinformation is exchanged ■ Fellowship Baptist Church, cover@timesshamrock.com ing, Monday , Jan. 7, 7-8 p.m. in an informal and friendly Dalton, also known as 570-348-9100, ext. 5363 Monthly board meeting of environment to help keep Fellowship Baptist Church of trustees. Open to the public. honeybees (and other pollinaDalton, to Frank Colombo LLC, Contributors Clarks Summit; two parcels in Technology scheduling tors) healthy and thriving. Joshua Arp Dalton for $60,000. sessions, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 11 Families welcome. Jennifer Familetti LAWSUIT a.m. to noon; Wednesday, Jan. Papercrafting with MaTeri Lyon ■ Sabrina and Christopher 16, 6-7 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. ria Pappa, Thursday, Jan. Julie Jeffery Manwarren Bernardi-Slezak, 402 E. Main St., 22, 11 a.m. to noon. Do you 17, 6-8 p.m. Theme: Season of Linda Scott Dalton, v. Bath and Body Works, need help in computer basics, Joy. Materials cost: $12, paid 2435 Shoppes Blvd., Moosic, email, iPad/iPhone, Kindle/ to the instructor the day of The Abington Suburban welseeking all damages, including comes all photos and subpunitive damages, allowed under Nook, Facebook, Skype, Face- the class. missions. There is no charge the laws of the state, against the time, basics of the Microsoft A Night of Empowerdefendant, in an amount in for publication, but all phoSuites (2007), or something ment with local author tos and submissions run on excess of the compulsory arbitra- else? Stop by and schedule a Shya Gibbons, Tuesday, Jan. tion limits, for injuries suffered by a “space available” basis. one-on-one meeting session. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate “You The editor reserves the right the plaintiff after she slipped and Essential Oils with Do You,” the sixth installfell on a sign that was left on the to reject any or all submisKristy Bayle, Tuesday, Jan. ment in a New York Times floor Dec. 20, 2016; Molly sions. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join Kristy Dempsey Clark, attorney. best selling series. Local Deadline for submissions is ARd Bayle for a class on cleaning author Shya Gibbons will by noon the Friday before The following defendant was publication date. admitted to the Accelerated Winter wear collection The Abington Suburban Rehabilitative Disposition prodoes not accept letters to gram: Libraries throughout the Lackawanna County Library the editor. ■ Jacob Sincavage, 21, 1017 System are collecting coats, hoodies, gloves and hats to Spruce Drive, Clarks Summit, Opinions of independent benefit the Clarks Summit State Hospital. For more arrested June 17 by state police columnists do not necesinformation, view the flyer at any Lackawanna County for a DUI and use/possession sarily reflect those of the Library. of drug paraphernalia. Abington Suburban staff.
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cursive writing. All materials will be provided. Learn the first half of the alphabet and practice your handwriting. Children must have at least completed some kindergarten to be familiar with the letters. For children in grades K-2. Sensory Playtime, FriTeens day, Jan. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Abington Community Drop-in sensory activities including water play, sensory Library Teen Leadership table and more. For children Committee meeting, ages 0-2. Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 4-5 p.m. Create-A-Card (sponA group of tweens/teens sored by the Abington focused on giving a voice Heights Civic League), Satto all young adults for prourday, Jan. 19, 1-3 p.m. Come gramming, book selections, and create a thinking-of-you and more. Come share your thoughts and ideas. For teens card for residents at local nursing homes and hospitals. in grades 5-12. The Abington Heights Civic Bubble Wrap Party, League will supply the mateFriday, Jan. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. rials and tools. The cards will Celebrate National Bubble then be given out by Petals Wrap Day with games, contests and snacks. For teens in for Goodness Sake with their regular delivery of floral argrades 5-8. rangements to the residences Teen Reading Lounge, and hospitals. Drop in anyMonday, Jan. 25, 4:15-5 p.m. A book discussion, art proj- time between 1 and 3 p.m. The snow date is Jan. 26, 1 ect and lots of snacks. This p.m. For families. month’s material is “Your Math and Science Club, Name, Volume 1 by MaMonday, Jan. 28, 4:15-5 p.m. koto Shinkai.” For teens in Do you love experiments? grades 5-12. Games? Puzzles? Check out Children the Library’s new Math and Storytimes for children: Science Club. Each month, Baby (ages 0-2): Fridays, Jan. there will be different activi18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and ties and challenges to complete. This after school club 11:30 a.m.; Toddler (ages 2-3): Wednesdays, Jan. 16 and 23 at is all about the fun in STEM. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Pre- For children in grades K-4. If You Give a Mouse school (ages 3-5): Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m., a Cookie, Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A special 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. evening family storytime, Chess Club for Kids, featuring Cookie Mouse and Monday, Jan. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet up with other kids who friends. JA BizTown, Wednesare interested in playing day, Jan. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. chess. If you have a favorite The Junior Achievement game board, bring it along. BizTown experience gives This group will meet at the home-schooled students the tables in the main children’s opportunity to run banks, area as there will be no conmanage restaurants, read sistent staff supervision. No utility meters, write checks, registration required. For and even vote as they experichildren in grades 1-5. ence JA BizTown, Junior Block Party, Wednesday, Achievement’s Elementary Jan. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join School Capstone Program. in the free play with blocks, JA BizTown combines vehicles, animal and people. in-class learning with a There are only two ground concluding day-long visit to rules: No throwing blocks the JA World facility near and no knocking someone Wilkes-Barre, a fully interacelse’s building down. Come ready to play. No registration tive, true-to-life simulation where students learn the required. For children ages fundamental relationship 2-7. Read to Dogs, Wednesday, between academics and life beyond school. For children Jan. 9, 6-7 p.m. Drop by durin grades 4-7. ing this hour to get some Homeschoolers at the reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make Library, Thursday, Jan. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bring your a new friend and discover a children to an educational new book. For children in program to enrich their grades K-4. home-learning experience. Cursive Club Part 2, Thursdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and Includes hands-on projects, 31 from 4-5 p.m. An introduc- stories, short videos and more. For children in grades tory five-week course on discuss her contribution to the book, what makes this anthology unique from the others, and how the variety of pieces can reach readers from preteens to nonagenarians. For teens in grades 9-12 and adults.
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Another family favorite is our version of babalki, Slovak/ Russian dough balls, similar to the Italian Gnocchi, tossed in a butter-and-onion sauce. Our babalki is one of the main entrees at our Christmas Eve supper
3 lbs. white potatoes Whole milk ½ lb. salted butter 1 small onion Salt, to taste Flour Boil potatoes and drain. Mash with milk, ¼ lb. butter and salt to taste and desired consistency. Cool mashed potatoes for at least one hour. When potatoes are cool, add flour to make dough. Meanwhile, chop onion finely and brown in the rest of the butter. Take teaspoon-size pieces of the dough, roll into tubular shapes (babalki) and place on a floured towel. Boil for a few minutes until Babalki rises to the top, about 8-10 at a time so they don’t stick together. Drain and toss with the butter-andonion sauce. Delish. Teri lyon is a mom, grandmom and freelance writer who lives in glenburn Township with her cat.
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VFW January events ALWAYS AWARD WINNING SERVICE CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, will host or participate in the following events and activities this month: VFW House Committee meeting, Thursday, Jan. 3, 6:30 p.m. VFW monthly meeting. Thursday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m. Musical entertainment: “Marilyn Kennedy,” Saturday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. VFW District 10 meeting, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. at the Peckville VFW.
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My Grandmommy Dubill wrote out a few of her favorite recipes by hand in a black-andwhite marble covered school composition book that has been handed down to me. The rest she kept in her head, pulling them out only to teach her daughter -- my mother, who later taught me -- all of the tricks to her tasty meals. Most of the time she cooked on autopilot, in a dance-like fashion, repeating the steps she had taken many times before. Stirring here and there, adding a little bit of this and a lot of that. I always think of my grandmother’s foods in January. With a lull after the holidays, new winter snow and a drop to frigid temperatures, comfort food is one of the staples that keeps us going until we see spring again. It’s not only the delicious taste of our family favorites, but the memories of eating those foods in our childhood that keep us warm. Grandmommy’s chicken soup, imitated perfectly by my mom, is my favorite chicken soup. And I am a real fan of all chicken soups. One of the things I love about our family’s version is eating the boiled chicken on the side instead of in the soup. I also like that the onion and parsley are not chopped, used only for flavor while cooking and then removed later, leaving a very clear broth. Today, I love to make this treasure as much as I love to eat it. As it simmers on the stove, it fills our kitchen with an aroma of home and family through the years. This recipe is not in Grandmommy’s famous notebook, or written down anywhere. But here is my recollection:
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Help for healthy sleep
Improving the amount and quality of one’s sleep can change with a simple, consistent bed time routine. This routine can effectively take the place of medications or supplements commonly prescribed to assist with sleep or added to one’s current regime. Quality sleep not only effects our energy levels, ability to focus and mood, but also, our immune system, inflammatory responses, growth potential and more. When patients ask about help with sleep, it’s important to understand if the issues are with falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Treatments tend to be much more effective if it addresses the phase or phases of sleep that is disrupted. The bed time routine is designed to help both. Melatonin is a common supplement used to help with sleep. This natural hormone is produced from the red glow of the sky as the sun sets and in darkness. The blue light from cell phones and TV has the exact opposite effect and signals the hormone cortisol to wake us up. It is important to put away all blue lighted screens at least 1 hour before bed or use special glasses or apps to block the light from entering the eyes. These tools are also helpful for people who work long hours in front of a computer as the light may also be causing headaches. A hot bath, especially filled with Epsom salts, is also a great tool for helping people fall asleep easier. Epsom salts are highly concentrated in magnesium which is easily absorbed through the skin as we soak in a hot bath. The mixture of the magnesium and warm, soothing bath water, helps to relax tense muscles, ease our minds of stress and ten-
sion and creates the perfect environment for sleep. Try it with at least two cups of Epsom salts which can be inexpensively purchased through a farm store. Add your favorite essential oils for aromatherapy and consider finishing your hot bath with a cold rinse to help invigorate the immune system. Setting the state for slumber is also an important part of a restful night sleep. The bedroom should be used for sleeping and sex only as to give the brain the final signals that the day is complete. Make sure the bedroom is dark, cool and comfortable. Blackout curtains can be helpful for cutting down on street lamps or car lights and white noise machines or ear plugs may be necessary depending on one’s sensitivity to noise. A room that is too warm may cause the body to wake up frequently to cool down. The body likes to be cool when sleeping so consider adding an extra blanket if cold or opening a window for fresh air if too warm. These tips alone can help with quality and quantity of sleep. Even if sleep difficulties are because of hormone dysregulation, restless thoughts or aches and pains, these tools will correct those problems too. For more specific information, visit your health care provider. Crane Holmes is a Clarks Summit native now residing in Portland, oregon. He is a licensed naturopathic physician who strives to provide highquality, compassionate and individualized care. His goal is to discover the underlying causes of system imbalances whether physical or emotional. He is available for distance consultations and in-person visits for those interested in holistic and natural approaches to health care. Reach him at dr.crane.nd@gmail.com.
Byron Jackson Weaver December 20, 2018
Byron J. Weaver, 68, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 20. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late E.B. “Ted” Weaver and Ann Jackson Weaver; and grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Byron H. Jackson. He is survived by his sister, Samantha, Clarks Summit; his son, Jackson Lee Weaver, Clemson, S.C.; and daughter, Nicki Avant, St. George, S.C. Byron was a graduate of Abington Heights, Keystone Junior College and the University of Scranton. He worked for Dobbs House/Delta Airlines, Keystone Junior College in admissions and Sandvik Steel as a regional sales manager for the welding and wire division. Byron enjoyed the years he lived on K i aw a h a n d S e ab ro o k Islands, S.C., before return-
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ing to Clarks Summit in retirement. In his youth, Byron was active in the Boy Scouts of America and, like his father, was a ham radio operator, having passed his FCC licensing exam while in the fourth grade. He loved fishing at Chapman Lake, cooking and was a prolific teller of humorous tales. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Schautz Memorial Chapel at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Keystone College or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
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Eusociality, evolution and resolutions Last winter, researchers discovered that ants practice first aid. Their first aid is much different than the type you and I expect to receive when we hear that otherwise dreaded, but suddenly comforting siren. The injured ant gives the prognosis: if she – yes the worker ants are female – has a good chance to recover, she lies still. If she thrashes about wildly, the paramedic ants will move along and abandon her to die. The injured ant that lies still, they will carry back to the nest, where she will be nursed to health. Loss of a limb or two is grounds for admittance into the ant hospital. Have you ever seen a squirrel or a rabbit do this kind of behavior? A squirrel carrying a fallen comrade off the street, across the
lawn, and back up the tree? And, while dogs are man’s best friend, the society portrayed in “Lady and the Tramp” is just human culture superimposed upon an imaginary canine world. Since becoming a beekeeper – if you can call what I do beekeeping – I have been astounded to learn the following reality. Since the average life-span of a worker bee is six weeks, the honey that bees make from spring blossoms – bees don’t need to eat honey in the spring – is actually being saved for the benefit of the colony in the winter, which is long after they have died. In human terms, this is not like providing an inheritance for your children or grandchildren. Instead, it’s like starting savings bonds for your great, great grandchildren. This colony-first behavior
is termed eusociality. And since it is so rare in nature – only a few species, debatably including humans, live this way – and since it contrasts with the otherwise common, highly individualistic, survival-of-the-fittest pattern, eusocial behavior presented an evolutionary puzzle for scientists spanning at least a century after Charles Darwin. In other words, biologically-speaking, what would make a creature willing to “lay down his life for his friends?” Recently, geneticists believe they have solved the problem. Genetically, a mother bear will lay down her life for her 50 percent genetically identical cub. But genetically, worker bees share 75 percent of their genetic material with the queen and with each other. So they will lay down their
lives for their sisters, tens of thousands of whom have not yet been born. From this angle, bees are more evolutionarily advanced than bears. But, of course, humans, who are biologically closer to bears, often exhibit altruistic social behavior like bees. And, bees, who, even though they fly and have six legs, but contemplate neither their own lives nor the life of their colony, are less advanced than humans. Looking into a new year, neither bears nor bees need resolve to improve. Yet humans continually fall short of even their own expectations. Joshua Arp is an ISA-certified municipal specialist, Clarks Summit’s municipal arborist and an operator of an organic lawn and landscape maintenance business. Reach him at josarhuap@aol.com.
AREA CHURCH SERVICES Bethel United Methodist, 2337 Falls Road, Dalton. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor is Janelle Moser. Chinchilla United Methodist, 411 Layton Road: Sunday Service 10 a . m . S u n d ay s ch o o l / teen pro g ram during Sunday service. Pastor is Charles Consag ra. 570-587-2578. Church Of The Epiphany, 25 Church Hill, Glenbur n Township/Dalton. quiet, nomusic Communion service on Saturdays at 5 p.m. with a pot luck supper on the first Saturday of each month. Sunday mor ning Communion service is at 11 a.m. with hymns both old and new. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 570-563-1564, epiphanyg l e n bu r n . o r g ; c o t e @ epix.net. Rev. Lou Divis, priest-in-charge. Church of St. Benedict, 1849 Newton Ransom Blvd. in Newton Township, Reconciliation at 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Pastor – Msg r. Jose ph Quinn. Email; info@olsparish. net. Website – olsparish.net Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S . A b i n g t o n Ro a d , Clarks Green. Sundays: worship services at 9 and 11 a.m., preschool church and childcare at 9 a.m., Rooted Kids, preschool church and childcare at 11 a.m. Mondays: Young adults, 7 p. m . We d n e s d ay s : Rooted Youth, 6:30 p.m.; GriefShare, adult studies, Rooted Kids and childcare, 7 p.m. Senior pastor: Dan Miller; associate/children’s pastor:
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Brian Mascaro. 570-5868286, clarksgreenassembly@gmail.com, cgassembly.com. Clarks Green United Methodist, 119 Glenburn Road. Sunday worship: 10 a.m., Sunday school during the service. Prayer meeting: We d n e s d ay s, 1 0 a . m . Christian book study: Mondays at 7 p.m. 570586-8946. Pastor is Rev. John Bondhus. Clarks Summit United Methodist, 1310 Morgan Highway. Sunday services: 8 and 10 a.m. with live streaming of the 10 a.m. service on the church’s Facebook page. Contact: 570-5872571; secretary1310@ comcast.net; clarkssummitumc.com. Rev. Andy Weidner is pastor. Country Alliance, 14014 Orchard Dr. of f Newton-Ransom Blvd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. 570-587-2885. Pastor is Glen Bayly. Countryside Community, 14011 Orchard Drive in Clarks Summit. Sunday school 9 a.m. Worship service Sundays, 10 a.m. Mondays: Bible study, 10 a.m. Prayer Group, 11:30 a.m. Second Tuesdays: Warm Hugs Outreach, 9 a.m. Wednesdays: Choir, 7 p.m. Thursdays: Bible study, 10 a.m. 570-5873206. countrysideoffice@yahoo.com. countryside-church.org. Rev. Mark Terwilliger is pastor. Crossroads, 15924 Route 407 in Fleetville. Sunday service, 10 a.m. Nursery is available. Woman’s Bible study a n d p r aye r m e e t i n g , Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Men’s meeting last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Ja m i e O ve r h o l s e r i s lead pastor. 570-650-3784. crossroadschurchnepa. com. Dalton United Methodist, 125 S. Turnpike Road in Dalton. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 11 a.m. The food cupboard serves the Abington area Mondays at 6 p.m. Donations of non-perishable foods a re a lw ay s we l c o m e. 570-563-2789. East Benton United Methodist, 200 Jordan Hollow Road in Dalton. Sunday worship Service 9 a.m. Adult Sunday school at 8:15 a.m. Pastor is Mark E. Obrzut Sr. 570-563-2370. E va n g e l i c a l F r e e Bible, 431 Carbondale Road, South Abington Township. Sunday services: Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; S u n d ay s ch o o l a n d small g roups, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. 5705 8 6 - 5 5 5 7 . We b s i t e : EFBC.family. First Baptist of
A b i n g t o n , 1 2 1 6 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Sunday worship: 11 a . m . A d u l t o r yo u t h Sunday school: 10 a.m. Pastor is Don Hickey. 570-587-4492. 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. 570-586-6306; office@fpccs.org; fpccs. o r g . Rev. Wi l l i a m 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, W e d n e s d a y, 7 p . m . (Youth group and children’s program at the same time.) Pastor is Ben Rust. 570-563-2206. H e r i t a g e B ap t i s t , 415 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Sunday service 9 a.m. Herita g e Kids (babies - 4th grade), 9-11:45 a.m. Adult and student classe s, 1 0 : 4 5 a . m . G l e n n Amos is pastor. 570-5872543, info@wearehbc. com, wearehbc.com. Hillside Haven Community Church, (Formerly Summit Baptist Bible Church) 232 Noble Road S. Abington Twp. Worship services Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Services: Student Ministries Grades 6-12; 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Lead Pastor is Don Roe. 570586-335. Website: summitbaptist.org. Email: sbbc@summitbaptistbible.org. Our Lady of the Abingtons, 207 Semin a r y Ro a d , D a l t o n . Mass schedule: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Email: spolachurch@gmail. c o m w w w. s p o l a church.weebly.com. Our Lady of the Snows, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Weekday Mass at 12:10 p.m., Reconciliation at 5 p.m. Saturdays. Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Parker Hill, 607 North Abington Road, Clarks Summit. Worship
services Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Lead pastor is Mark Stuenzi. 570-586-0646 parkerhill@parkerhill.org. parkerhill.org. 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 p a s t o r. 5 7 0 - 5 8 7 - 4 8 0 8 . churchofstgreg@gmail. com. St. Patrick, 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, 2 0 5 W. G r o ve S t . i n Clarks Summit. Sunday worship: 8:15 a.m. and 1 0 : 3 0 a . m . ; S u n d ay School, 9:25 a.m. and Adult Education 9:30 a.m. Interim pastor is Re v. J e f f r e y B o h a n . office@TrinityLutheranCS. Church of fice: 570-587-1088. Preschool: 570-586-5590. TrinityLutheranCS.com. Waverly Communit y, 1 0 1 C a r b o n d a l e Road. 10 a.m. Sundays: Badge of Honor, ages 2 to 12, to help children grow in their character, understanding of the Bible and relationship with Jesus Christ. 10 a.m. Sundays: Sunday school. 11 a.m. Sundays: worship service, 7 p.m. We d n e s d ay s : H o u s e Church. Contact the church for the location. Pastor is the Rev. James Cohen. 570-587-2280. james@waverlycommunitychurch.org. Wav e r l y U n i t e d Methodist, 105 Church St. in Waverly. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michelle Whitlock. 570-586-8166; w ave rl y u m c @ g m a i l . com. Send updates or additions about your Abington-area church to suburbanweekly@ timesshamrock.com.
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Hen supports about 40 local farms and vendors. SCRANTON — Falls “We’re very proud of how Township native Amanda farm-to-table and representaBanta grew up on familytive of the local population owned Rowlands Farm, we are,” Bolus said. “I try to which instilled in her a prepare relatable food while love for hard-won crops and also keeping it healthy and thoughtful landscaping and educating to expand palettes. greenhouse design. It’s a way to teach people Meanwhile, James Bolus that healthy food can still be was raised in Dalton, where delicious, and not necessarhe inherited a love of cookily bland.” ing from the women in his Customers have the option family before he moved on to of dining in or grabbing food culinary studies to go. During at the Art Instisummer, “My husband the tute of PhiladelBolus and phia. Banta estiBill and I Now, Banta mated, the indreamed of and Bolus pool house menu their life experialways having will be about ences to work in 95 percent loa true farmconcert as the cally sourced, co-owner and while during to-table executive chef, the winter restaurant, respectively, that number of the newly I wanted items will dip down opened Penn Avto about 80 people are enue business percent. That the Wandering familiar with number still Hen Cafe & is high in but with a twist, comparison Market. The downother area and I wanted a to town Scranton eateries and is name that eatery blends made possible their passions by the bounty people for cooking of the Wanautomatically dering Hen’s with quality ingredients and adjoining thought, techniques and market. ‘free-range.’ supporting local Banta made farms. her first con(The Wandering nections at “Mediterranean cuisine the TunkhanHen) just is my niche. nock farmer’s came to me. Lebanese is my market, and passion,” Bolus her network Amanda banta said, attributing of suppliers that love to the ethnic cookgrew from there. Now, dining to which his mother and ers (and home cooks) reap both of his grandmothers the benefits of the mutually introduced him. “I have a lot prosperous system among of experience with classical the restaurant and the comfort food, Eastern-Euro- farms. pean farmer-type (dishes). “It’s really exciting to see That’s where I got my love all the farms in here sellof pickling, fermenting and ing their stuff in the first canning.” place,” Banta said. “It’s a “My husband Bill and I tremendous help after the dreamed of always having regular season ends. It’s a a true farm-to-table restaugood outlet for them to sell rant,” Banta added. “I want- their stuff.” ed items people are familiar The fresh ingredients with but with a twist, and I featured in the cafe’s dishes wanted a name that people have earned rave reviews automatically thought, ‘free- from diners so far, Bolus range.’ (The Wandering Hen) said. While he struggled to just came to me.” pick favorites from the menu, Between the fresh produce he shared some of the most available in the market and popular standouts that guests the breakfast and lunch love. For vegans, this means menus in the cafe, Banta the Mushroom BLT and noted that the Wandering Veggie Burger (the patty is
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The Wandering Hen Cafe and Market co-owner Amanda Banta. made of all sprouted greens and quinoa). On the breakfast side, the Seasonal Hash (sweet potato, sausage, onion, Brussels sprouts and two eggs over easy) and the Cast Iron Waffle can’t be beat. “I believe we’re the only people using cast iron, which gets a really nice caramelization while the inside stays nice and fluffy,” Bolus said. “There’s no Teflon (in our kitchen), and we use minimal aluminum to work to our zero-waste goal.” The Roasted Chicken Salad is bolstered by locally foraged Sumac onions and meat cured for 48 hours before being roasted and pulled. The regular burgers feature 100-percent grass-fed, local beef. The Egg and Cress Sandwich is a unique take on egg salad, Bolus said, which pairs perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs and straun bread, a low-fat option made of a combination of different greens. The Wandering Hen can seat 43 among the bar and tables on furniture that has been upcycled or handmade by Keith Thomas. Between the wagon wheel light fixThe Wandering Hen Cafe and Market co-owner Amanda Banta and head chef James tures, stone floor sourced Bolus in front of the new business located on Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton. from an area quarry and local botany, the majority of the decor has been repurposed or ethically harvested. “Everything from our food to the physical building supports local,” Bolus said. contact the writer: pwilding@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5369; @pwildingtt on twitter
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made lots of friends here. They are all so nice. And there is a lot for us to do.” During the holiday season, special activities were planned. Residents attended a cookie baking afternoon at The Pines. “I remember when I used to bake,” Graziano said. “Sometimes I baked for three days in a row and baked over 200 cookies. Pizzelles were my favorite.” Betty Mills looked forward to a family visit as she sampled the freshly baked Christmas cookies. “My granddaughter is 16 and an expert golfer and honors student,” Mills shared with pride. “She and her mother and dad are going to come here to have a dinner with me over the holidays.” Family visits mean a lot to the residents. In the event that family is unable to make it in, those who live and work at The Pines are family for each other. An afternoon of cookie baking was run by Lisa Sobuta, who works in the activities department. The air smelled sweet as Sobuta whipped up white chocolate cranberry cookies and oatmeal toffee cookies, sharing a recipe from her childhood. She said it was fun to bring a family tradition of hers to The Pines family. “I love getting to know the residents here,” Sobuta said. “It’s a family atmosphere at a family-run facility, which makes it special. We do a lot of things for them. I think it’s the little things that matter.” As we navigate another busy holiday season, it might serve us and our community well, if we stop to share with each other. It could be a meal, a cookie, or a song. But it’s truly the little things that make a
“They are there in the day-to-day. They are patient, dedicated, concerned and caring. We have found a great team. They are the ones involved daily with the residents and have a great connection with them. Our staff is a key part of the family atmosphere.” Although some residents won’t be able to be with family over the holidays, The Pines has worked hard to provide activities and events to make the holidays special. “The community has been pouring in with carolers and things for our residents,” said Jennifer Hansen, activity director at The Pines. “We had people reaching out to us. It was amazing.” Some give talks or presentations. Volunteers read to residents, or spend time one-on-one. Community groups have come to The Pines to perform. Girl Scout Daisy Troop 50768 recently came to sing carols. Lyric Womer directed the children. “They earn petals from a daisy petal patch. We recently did the considerate and caring daisy petal,” Womer shared. “I thought what better way to show these Scouts what that really means than to take them out to The Pines and put on a show for others.” Carolers from churches, and performances by school and community groups filled up the calendar and spread joy and cheer. Residents participate in regular activities such as bingo, movies and the weekly Jeopardy game night, planned and hosted by Vince Baglivo, an activities aid at the Pines. “All of my family is out of town,” resident Rita Graziano shared. “But I have
Rita Graziano and Betty Mills get together for Christmas cookies at The Pines Senior Living in South Abington Township.
The Pines has a family atmosphere and full calendar Lisa Sobuta, activities aid at The Pines Senior Living, with special activities for the residents during the leads a cookie baking demonstration. holidays.
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Happy New Year. Many wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2019. We hope everyone took time to enjoy the holidays. The Dalton Community Library is a great place to stop and gather any information that may help bring to life your new year’s resolution. We’ve got something for everyone. Here’s some basic information about our library to keep in mind: the weekly hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays we are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and Wednesdays. The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our library has an old-
fashioned feeling while meeting all of your modern needs. From DVDs and magazines to cookbooks and best sellers, there is something for everyone. Additionally, keep in mind that if someone has already borrowed an item you’re looking for, you may not have to wait for that item to be returned. If another library has the desired item available, we can have it sent to us, just for you. This process takes little time and is simple. All that is needed is a little help from a staff member to place your chosen item on hold, then we can call or email you when it is ready for pick up. How’s that for convenience? During January, our adult programs will meet regularly. Mondays and Wednesdays are Majong, and on Tuesdays
is Bridge; both activities begin at 10 a.m. For other adult groups and schedules, visit online lclshome.org/Dalton. The children’s groups take winter breaks when the weather is cold or snowy, but Story Times are scheduled for some Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in January, with an alternative Monday once monthly at 10:30 a.m. For questions about the most up to date schedules of these children’s programs during the winter, email JFamiletti@albright.org. The Dalton Community Library is more than happy to serve our community, and we look forward to doing the best that we can for our patrons during 2019. If there are any questions, contact the library at 570-563-2014. Have a wonderful beginning to this new year. See you at the library.
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Abingtons. Abington Heights Middle School student Liam Fenton performed with his band Brotality at Bethel Woods. The Rotary Club of the Abingtons held its annual Taste of the Abingtons fundraiser. People flocked to the Dalton Fire Company’s carnival grounds for the company’s 53rd annual horse show. October The Abington Community Library hosted an X-ray art display featuring works by Dr. Sue Summerton, a radiologist. “Summerton finds letters and shapes in the CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds of her work and then uses the figures to craft her art,” explained a front page story published in the Oct. 11 Suburban. “Summerton never intended to become an artist. The original inspiration for her art lies in a poster she used to keep
in her living room, one that depicted the alphabet spelled in patterns gleaned from photos of the wings of butterflies. She likened seeing shapes and letters in the images she took at work to someone seeing shapes in clouds.” Annette Macey opened a new barber shop in the space formerly occupied by Ralph’s Hair Styling and Barber Shop in Clarks Summit. She offers the same razor cut method of the former barber. November The Waverly Community House held its annual Holiday House Tour. Elan Gardens honored local veterans with its annual Veterans Day celebration. Local business owners, artisans and shoppers participating in a Shop Local Holiday Market. A duplicate bridge group moved in to a storefront near Gerrity’s in Clarks Summit.
And a highlight of both November and December, the Abington Heights High School’s musical production of “A Christmas Carol” impressed audiences young and old. December A Christmas concert at the Church of Saint Gregory in Clarks Green, the release of Abington Heights graduate Lily Mao’s debut album “Run to Madness,” The Abington Heights Education Association’s craft fair, the Waverly Community House’s Artisans’ Market, the Clarks Summit Fire Company’s cookie walk and the Live Nativity of JAKE DANNA STEVENS FILE PHOTO / ABINGTON SUBURBAN the Abingtons were just Declan Kane, 7, helds Dobby the Skinny Pig at Waverly Community House. a few of the newsworthy highlights of this month. I’m excited to see what 2019 brings. Happy New Year. CONTACT THE WRITER: ebaumeister@ timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100, ext. 3492
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Abington National Little League players celebrated with the championship banner after defeating North Pocono in the District 17 Little League championship on Monday, July 9.
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Albert Ondush, left, draws a caricature of Aiden Quinn during Our Lady of the Snows Parish’s Country Bazaar Saturday evening, Aug. 4 at St. Benedict’s Church. JULIE JEFFERY MANWARREN FILE PHOTO / ABINGTON SUBURBAN
Abington Heights students practiced for ‘A Christmas Carol,’ with guidance from musical director, Dana Cerminaro.
Congratulations to all of the 2018 Readers’ Choice winners from the staff of EMMA BLACK FILE PHOTO / ABINGTON SUBURBAN
Skye Williamson of Dalton rode Montana Lorena Sheffield, 7, portrayed a queen at Magic during the Dalton Fire Company’s Camp Create at the Waverly Comm. 53rd annual horse show Sunday, Sept. 23. EMMA BLACK FILE PHOTO / ABINGTON SUBURBAN
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Annette Macey took over the barber’s chair inside 413 S. State St., formerly home of Ralph’s Barber Shop.
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Saige Kleyman, 9, participated in the Bio Blitz in August at the Lackawanna State Park.
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Spangenberg excited about Brewers opportunity By COnOR FOLey STAFF WrITer
more difficult.” He didn’t dwell on the move. He knows there’s a With the way the team was using him and the business side to baseball. Spangenberg also didn’t vibes he was getting from upper management, Cory have much time to dwell on Spangenberg wasn’t exactly it. His new team, pending a surprised when the San physical, the Milwaukee Diego Padres released him Brewers, reached out to him Nov. 21. the day he was released. “Was I expecting it? Prob- He’d go on to talk to six or ably not, but at eight teams the same time it this offseason “It’s going to before agreewasn’t a real big shock,” be cool to go to ing to a deal Spangenberg with the a team that had Brewers. said. The Clarks that success last Turning Summit native the page year. When I would be easy. and Abington Heights gradu“I was was with the ate played in excited for a Padres, we 116 games last fresh start,” season, second Spangenberg never had a most in his said. career. He start- winning season. This fresh ed just 66, howstart Just to be able with acomes ever, fewer than team to win some his first full seathat had the son in the record in ballgames is best majors with the National going to be a lot League last San Diego in 2015. season. The of fun. You The season Brewers had saw him play know, everyone as many wins games at secas the wants to win, (96) ond base, third Padres had base, shortstop, and I think that losses. Milleft field and, tried will be a big waukee even twice, to shore up its pitcher. When infield during change this he got into the season, year.” games, often it adding Mike was as a pinch Moustakas Cory Spangenberg hitter against Clarks Summit native and and Jonathan tough, lateprofessional baseball play- Schoop via inning relievtrades. Those er ers. spots are open “It was tough,” Spangen- again, as Moustakas became berg said. “I really didn’t a free agent and the Brewers have a role, a consistent opted to not tender a conrole, with the Padres. I real- tract to Schoop. ly didn’t have a role that I “I watched a bunch of the knew I was going to go into playoffs,” Spangenberg said. each day when I came to the “It’s going to be cool to go to field. Not knowing is hard a team that had that success in this sport, because it’s last year. When I was with hard enough as a sport and the Padres, we never had a I think that just made it winning season. Just to be
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This is a 2018 photo of Cory Spangenberg of the San Diego Padres baseball team. It reflects the Padres active roster as of Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, when this image was taken. able to win some ballgames is going to be a lot of fun. AP FILe PHOTO / ALex GALLArdO You know, everyone wants to win, and I think that will San Diego Padres’ Cory Spangenberg scores, and points to congratulate Austin be a big change this year.” Hedges on his RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of a He also had a connection baseball game in San Diego, Friday, June 23, 2017. to the Brewers coaching staff. Pat Murphy, Milwaukee’s bench coach, was one of Spangenberg’s managers in the Padres minor leagues, and the two developed a good relationship. “We’re very close,” Spangenberg said. “We text throughout the year. We usually go out to dinner during spring training. He’s been very good to me and I owe a lot of my success to him.” Spangenberg batted just .235 last season. In 21 games and 88 at-bats at Triple-A, however, he raked at a .341 clip and clubbed 14 extrabase hits. Perhaps, this new chapter will foster similar results. “I think it’s the best team fit for me on paper,” Spangenberg said. “I love the city. I love the stadium. I just think it’s going to be a good AP FILe PHOTO / OrLAndO rAmIrez time there.” Contact the writer: cfoley@timesshamrock.com
San Diego Padres’ Cory Spangenberg watches his RBI triple during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in San Diego.
CSU remembers longtime coach Jim Huckaby S. ABINGTON TWP. — Jim Huckaby, a longtime coach and leader at Clarks Summit University (CSU), died Tuesday morning, Dec. 18.
lege back in California. He returned to CSU in 1988 as vice president for institutional advancement, overseeing recruitment, admissions, alumni, public relations and financial aid departments.
inductees into the National Christian College Athletic Association Hall of Fame, inducted in 1991; he was also inducted into the Pennsylvania Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999. Huckaby provided key Roots out West direction as the NCCAA II Back to Basketball Born December 8, 1937 in was formed and later served Niles, California, Huckaby’s In a memo to employees in as chairman. February of 1992, Huckaby family moved to Nevada, The Huckaby Legacy where he became a threewas announced as the new A letter from Cheryl basketball coach for the 1992sport athlete in high school. Fawcett, the school’s director He was named All-State first 93 season, explaining, of advertising in 1986, baseman for the state cham- “Because of his previous 18 pion American Legion base- years of successful coaching described his team: ball team and experience on “characterized by dogged then played “I’ve never met our campus, defense and careful baseball and because of his ballhandling skills, the BBC anyone who basketball as he unique ability teams are definitely progeny served in the of Huckaby.” to teach basbelieved in U.S. Navy from He coached four Allketball skills God’s 1955–1958. American athletes, as and his keen Huckaby possibilities in a interest in the Fawcett describes Murray earned a bacheIngerham, Rick Cole, Zac discipleship student’s life of young men Wilcox and Rick Harrison as lor’s degree from Los Angetoward minis- “Defenders at their best” as more les Baptist Coltry, it appears the “result of coach’s passionately that Mr. Huck- relentless driving and lege, where he organized their directing.” aby is a logithan Jim athletic proHarrison (’85), now CSU’s cal choice for gram, serving as (Huckaby) did.” this assignLady Defender head player-coach for basketball coach, played for ment.” Dr. Jim Lytle three years. He Huckaby from 1981–85. As he CSu president completed his “When it comes to coached, he master’s degree in history at continued to serve as the coaching and discipleship of Pepperdine College. my players, I am what I am vice president for advancebecause of Coach Huckaby Comes to CSU ment. (Huckaby),” states Harrison. Over the course of 20 In the same “Baptist Bible years, Coach Huckaby led “He pushed me beyond Seminary Bulletin” newslet- his teams to 17 conference what I thought my potential ter that announced the conchampionships, dominating was in basketball and always struction of five dormitories opponents with a 212-12 pushed me to give my best, on the school’s new Pennsyl- record. His teams were despite the talent or lack of vania campus, a headline talent of my opponent.” nationally ranked for more read “Huckaby of Western Harrison traveled with than a decade. In 1979, the Baptist to BBS.” After four Huckaby as part of Defender Defenders won the NCCAA years as director of athletics, II national championship. Five, a traveling sports coach, admissions officer ministry team Huckaby They were runner-up to the and history professor at a founded. In 1998, 1999 and national champions five college in California, Hucka- times – three times by a sin2000, they worked together to by came to CSU to become lead basketball camps in the gle point. director of Christian service Philippines. Huckaby was recognized and director of athletics. “Serving side by side nationally as “Coach of the He served at CSU, includbrought everything into Year” in 1976 and 1979. In ing time as head men’s basperspective of what I didn’t 1986, 92 percent of the ketball coach, for 18 years, understand as much as when school’s 75 conference titles before stepping away to came under Huckaby’s lead- I played for him,” explains begin an athletics program Harrison. “He loved me, ership as athletic director. at Christian Heritage ColHe was one of three original believed in me and wanted
me to be everything that I could be for God. So today I carry on his legacy: teaching the fundamentals of the game, pushing my players beyond what they think they can accomplish, loving them unconditionally and helping them to see how God can use them in so many ways.” Huckaby earned his 400th career win in his 1985–86 season. On campus, the Huckaby Gymnasium pays tribute to the legacy of “Coach Huck.”
Care for People When current CSU president Dr. Jim Lytle arrived on campus as a student in 1973, he was recovering from mono. “I needed a specialized gym class to help me get my strength back. Jim designed one,” Lytle recalls. “That caring spirit marked every part of the relationship that I had with Jim. I’ve never met anyone who believed in God’s possibilities in a student’s life more passionately than Jim did.” Huckaby was Kristi Parker’s direct supervisor for 11 years when she served as coordinator for athletic activities and sports information director. The athletic director’s love for people stood out to her most. “He remembered everyone’s name,” she recalls. “He had a whole filing cabinet full of multiple copies of his basketball notes, because he wanted to make sure he was prepared when opportunity arose to help another coach or player learn. The students knew they were important to him; he loved his family and his athletes. Former Defender men’s basketball player Mel Walker agrees. “Coach Huckaby was an incredible basketball coach and recruiter, and he was highly regarded by peers and
competitors,” he said. “Even some of the biggest names in the coaching fraternity knew him and respected him for his knowledge of the game. ... He demonstrated a loyalty to what God called him do and a passion to impact lives of students on and off the basketball court.”
Life off the Court With an outgoing personality and affinity for communication, Huckaby was a popular youth speaker who excelled at connecting with young people. He founded Teen Leadership Conference in 1969, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. As director of summer programs, he also founded Defender Five, Big Blue Sports Camps and Defender Sports Camps. He also cofounded the Abington Youth Soccer program and worked closely with the youth basketball league. The long list of roles shows the many abilities of the servant-leader: athletic director, basketball coach, physical education director, history teacher, baseball coach, track and field coach, dean of men, cross country coach, director of Christian service, director of recruitment, director of gospel teams, director of summer ministries, director of the student center interim pastor and chairman of various athletic conferences and associations. As director of athletics, he initiated the entire women’s athletic program and added cross country, wrestling, tennis, track and field and golf to men’s program. Huckaby has led teams of alumni and students to Brazil, Dominican Republic and Philippines on six different ministry trips to put on coaching clinics and basketball camps. He also
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Longtime coach at Clarks Summit University, Jim Huckaby died Tuesday morning, Dec. 18. worked closely with local churches to develop meaningful outreach and discipleship ministries and established a minority scholarship at CSU for those who have a passion for evangelism. Huckaby and his late wife Marie (Gieszl) were married in 1959; they have three adult children, Steve, Lori (’87) and Scott (’90), and several grandchildren.
In HISTORy 30 years ago: Chuck Hauck scored 18 points for Abington Heights in a 52-49 win over Sacred Heart in the consolation game of the Abington Lions Tournament. 20 years ago: Derek Hewlett of Abington Heights received the Fiore Cesare Award presented by the Scranton Chapter of PIAA Football Officials. 10 years ago: Mariah Deibert had 13 points for Abington Heights in a 35-32 win over Scranton.
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The Clarks Green United Methodist Church hosted a Christmas organ concert Thursday evening, Dec. 20 in the church’s sanctuary. The concert was presented by Jared Bradway, music director and included Christmas carols with audience participation.
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Abington Heights Middle School students of the month
Belmont University The following local students achieved dean’s list honors at Belmont University for the fall 2018 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. ■ Kara Greskovic of South Abington Township ■ Alyssa Lazar of Clarks Summit Approximately 35 percent of Belmont’s 8,318 students qualified for the fall 2018 dean’s list.
Honor society Wilkes University: Tri Beta National Biology Honor Society The following Abingtonarea residents were inducted as associate members into the Theta Delta Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta national biological honor society during an induction ceremony held during the fall 2018 semester at Wilkes University. ■ Jasmin Patel of South Abington Township ■ Raeva Mulloth of Waverly Township ■ Ajna Prahalad of Clarks Summit Associate members are sophomores and juniors who have completed fewer than 16 biology credits with at least a 3.25 grade point average and a 3.0 overall GPA. ■ Sean Gilhooley of Clarks Summit was one of 13 Wilkes University students inducted as full members into the society. Full members are juniors or seniors who have completed at least 16 credits in biology with at least a 3.25 grade point average and a 3.0 overall GPA. Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University by Dr. Frank G. Brooks and his students. By 1925 the society became a national organization. The Theta Delta Chapter was installed at Wilkes in 2001.
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The Abington Heights Middle School students of the month for December are, from left, first row: Dominic Peters, Matthew Boyd, Yanni Galanakis and Mary Ross. Second row: Zara Arshad, Kate Scoblick, Aiza Arshad, Mary Brennan and Dane Huggler.
Keystone College January 2019 calendar of events Lunar eclipse
Keystone College’s Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Astronomical Observatory will be open to the public on the night of Jan. 20-21, for the total lunar eclipse. No reservations are required. The observatory will open at 9:30 p.m. The partial umbral eclipse starts at 10:33 p.m. on Jan. 20. Totality starts
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Keeping New Year’s budget resolutions
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Rotary Club of the Abingtons members who participated in the gift-giving for the North Scranton Head Start delivered their presents at the Dec. 20 meeting. From left, first row: Tata Mbugua, Mike Wademan, Kim Gabaldoni, John Petry, Mary Claire Kretsch-Green, Eileen Christian, Leah Rudolph, Ned Connell, Gus Vlassis, Sandie LaManna and Gail Cicerini. Second row: Dave Griffin, Ronnie Dende, Ed Nuzzaci, Dale Collins, Roger Mattes, Warren Watkins, Joe LaCoe and Steve Selige. Third row: Brace Valentine, Skip Nelson and John Hambose.
A head start on giving S. ABINGTON TWP. — Nor th Scranton Head Start family engagement workers visited the Dec 20 meeting of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons to retrieve the hundreds of gifts donated by members for more than 60 Head Star t students in two classrooms. Every year each Rotarian “adopts” one or more children from two Head Start classrooms. The child’s first name, size, sex, age and wish is provided to the adopting Rotarian. Hundreds of gifts ar rive wrapped, tagged and ready. John Hambrose has chaired the drive for many years.
From left: John Hambrose, chairman of the drive; Head Start teachers Carol Walters and Jessica Davailus and Abington Heights High School Interact Club members Annie Kazmierski (freshman), Ben Gibson (senior), Jhilik Bose (sophomore) and Phoebe Glidewell (freshman). Interact is a Rotary-sponsored high school service club.
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Both types of goals need to be factored into your overall financial plan. Short-term goals, however, are more likely to motivate you to stay on budget because they’re more easily achieved. ■ Analyze last year’s holiday spending. If you overspent during the holidays, January is the ideal time to look back at your December expenses. Although you may not be ready to think about next holiday season, reviewing your finances now will help you plan for next year so you don’t make the same spending mistakes. With the right planning and mindset, you’ll find it’s possible to stick to your New Year’s budget resolutions after all.
Four ways to teach kids about finance
The earlier children develop good spending habits, the better. Here are four ways you can teach your kids about saving money and living frugally. 1. Pay in cash. Using cash instead of cards when shopping with kids will help them better understand how money works. Consider giving them the cash to count out when it’s time to pay – they’ll get to practice their math skills. 2. Show the benefits of comparing prices. Encourage kids to look for the lowest prices at the store and figure out if you’ll get a better deal by spending more to buy larger quantities. Make it into a game to see who can spot the best deal first. 3. Set tangible goals. Let kids know that you’re saving as a household for something they want (such as a
trip to Disney World or a pool for the backyard). This will help teach them about cutting out unnecessary expenses to save for something bigger down the road. 4. Let them do the grocery shopping. If your kids are older, have them choose their meals for the week, then make an ingredients list, find the items needed at the store and pay for everything in cash. Taking the time to teach kids how to spend money responsibly will help prepare them for a lifetime of good financial habits.
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Many of us resolve to tighten our budgets after the holidays. Here are three tips to help you keep your financial resolutions in 2019: ■ Make your resolutions specific. Resolutions like “spend less money” or “stick to a budget” are too vague and don’t explain how you’re going to change your financial habits. It’s better to establish more concrete goals, such as reducing your grocery bill by half or paying off one of your credit cards. ■ Establish short-term and long-term goals. Maybe your long-term goals are to buy a house and save enough to retire at 65, but your short-term goals include saving for a family vacation and buying a new car.
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